Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a fun film, but I honestly can't see viewers watching it more than once. It's a good adventure with a touch of adventure, action and a bit of comedy.
The heroes of the film, Paul Rudd and his daughter Cassie are a dynamic duo that gives us that family feel. Yes, we've seen Cassie in past films, but she takes on a bigger role in this film. We come to learn more about Janet and her time away. She had an appealing story arc and it was great to see that she was experienced with Kang and surprisingly scared by him. Hank was great but it seemed like a he took the backseat for the majority of the film. He did have some key parts towards the end of the film, which I was glad to see, it will give you goosebumps.
Now as for the villain in the film, Jonathon Major as Kang The Conqueror, he did a superb job. He nailed it. From being a comedic He Who Remains, to being this extremely scary and menacing Kang was pretty badass. He was a lost soul stuck in the Quantum Realm... but his anger and ambitions turn him to be pure evil. When you compare Kang and Thanos, Kang is just pure evil while Thanos is just a broken villain driven by greed. Kangs lines matched the vibe perfectly, because it was like watching a Shakespearean god crash and burn. The man has no soul, as he kills people and destroys homes without giving it a thought. As for MODOK, he seemed out of place because he really didn't have a connection with Kang. It was almost like, 'Hey we have this character we haven't seen in a while, let's just toss him into the mix'. But you do have to admit, the little time he had in the film, he was pretty funny on his own.
The CGI, Cinematography and ACTION SCENES were all great, sometimes the story felt out of place and there was a lot unnecessary characters in it. To be honest, throughout the film you're left wondering... Where is the Wasp? It's almost like a wasted character in this film.
It's amazing to see how there is a society of people in the Quantum Realm and they all fear Kang as if he is some type of god. At times, I felt like I was watching a wannabe Star Wars flick. I will say you do have a final battle to look forward to as it was BRUTAL. This could be the biggest we've seen Ant Man become. It was great to see him enraged with anger as he stormed through the citadel. It's safe to say we haven't see the last of Ant-Man and he's sure to play a key role in Avengers 5 and 6 with Kang.
With that said, don't think you've seen the last of Kang. Keep in mind there are two credit scenes you'll want to stick around for.
You could say this film was made to change the narrative around Whitney Houston. Perhaps you’ll understand her and her struggles more after watching it.
Whitney Houston who was probably the greatest singer of our time was overcoming her struggles at the time of her death right before the Grammys. Yea, there have been numerous films created around her life story. It none have depicted her life I. The way that this film did.
You come to learn the many side of Whitney and even the adventures she had at a young age, when she was trying to figure out who she was as a person. Perhaps a subject that many have been able to relate to, being the person that your loved ones and society expect you to be; especially being a religious individual and a person of color. I don’t think anyone could see the weight she carried on her shoulders to not only make her family happy but the entire world. The expectations seemed to be higher for her.
The film is definitely one to watch and definitely covers all the hits. It’s great that the 22 songs in the 144-minute film are sung by Whitney herself, with the filmmakers obtaining the original recordings of her hits and remixing them so they sound just as breathtaking in a movie theatre as they do on a car stereo. As for Naomi Ackie, she put on a superb performance as Whitney Houston. Everything from her facial expression to her mannerisms were covered impeccably.
From 87North, the bare-knuckle producers of Nobody, John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, Bullet Train and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw comes a holiday action-comedy that says you should always bet on red.
Just when you thought when needed the fun filled adventurous Christmas film with a little taste of comical violence! You could say this is the modern day version of ‘Home Alone’, but obviously not really fit for the younger children. You’re sure to have fun with this one, it will surprisingly keep you entertained through its entirety.
The stars of this film are David Harbour who plays Santa and his little costar who plays the role of the little girl; who’s actions will remind you of the Kevin McCallister. What a cute and great duo these two made for this one. Don’t miss out on it, but remember… don’t take the little ones!
When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus (David Harbour, Black Widow, Stranger Things series) is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.
The film also stars Emmy winner John Leguizamo (John Wick), Cam Gigandet(Without Remorse), Alex Hassell (Cowboy Bebop), Alexis Louder (The Tomorrow War), Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones)and Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’sVacation franchise).
It feels like we’ve waited forever for the sequel to Avatar.
As technology has advanced through the years, James Cameron has pushed the limits of his power of belief even further, playing with 3D, High Frame Rate, and other toys that weren’t available when he started his career. One thing is for sure, Cameron has opened the door wide open and invited viewers into this fully realized world with so many striking images and phenomenally rendered action scenes that everything else fades away for the three-plus hours you’re viewing this film.
One thing you will notice, “Avatar: The Way of Water” struggles to find its footing at first, throwing viewers back into the world of Pandora in a confusing/bumpy road. One can tell that Cameron really cares most about the world-building mid-section of this film, which you can’t blame him because it is one of his greatest accomplishments. But before all that, we come to find out what has come of Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), a human who is now a full-time Na’vi and partners with Neytiri (Zoe Saldana), with whom he has started a family with. They now have two sons—Neteyam (Jamie Flatters) and Lo’ak (Britain Dalton)—and a daughter named Tuk (Trinity Jo-Li Bliss), and they are guardians of Kiri (Sigourney Weaver), who is the daughter of Weaver’s character from the first film.
Their family’s happiness is threatened when the ‘sky people’ return, including an avatar Na’vi version of one Colonel Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang), who has come to finish what he started, including vengeance on Jake for the death of his human form. He comes back with a group of former-human-now-Na’vi soldiers who are the film’s main villains. They aren’t the only villains in the film because Cameron portrays the military, planet-destroying humans of this universe as the villains as well.
Now somewhere mid-way through the film, you will get the vibe that you are watching a National Geographic film, because it takes you through a scenic ride of waterways, seas and sea life. Now do we need it? No, because a good 20-30 minutes could have been cut around this part to shorten the already LONG film. At the end of this scenic trip, Jane has moved his family to an underwater region run by Tonowari (Cliff Curtis), the leader of a clan called the Metkayina. Himself a family man—his wife is played by Kate Winslet—Tonowari is worried about the danger the new Na’vi visitors could bring but can’t turn them away.
All these issues bring up the subject of moral questions about responsibility in the face of a powerful evil. Do you do something or just stand aside and watch your home be destroyed? Do you let the beloved da red animals be poached for a prize and money?
What makes this film different from the first is that you come to know a bit more about each character and the deeper connections they have to one another and to Pandora. I will warn you, there is one character that you will say… what is your purpose? I don’t get it. Pet Gatos it’s setting it up for another film in the works. Let’s just hope it doesn’t take as long to see it!
If you’re invested into the Avatar franchise, you have to see it. If you’re not, it’s still worth a watch because it is definitely something beautiful to watch!
We were all a little worried what route this film would take after the untimely death of Chadwick Boseman, let’s be real… he made the Black Panther what it is today.
Letitia Wright was given the hard task of carrying on the title. It’s safe to say she did it justice. It’s hard taking on such a role, she had some pretty big shoes to fill.
The beauty of the film is that they honored Chadwick Boseman in the classiest and most sincere way. One of the most moving features to realize about the film is that they did not CGI Boseman’s character into the film. They used bits and pieces that he filmed during the first film and cut them into the latest film.
Now let’s dive into bits of the film, without giving away too much. You will enjoy the story line, but mostly you will visually enjoy this film. It is absolutely beautiful to watch. There are some surprises in deaths… get ready to have your heartstrings pulled. As for the fight scenes, that’s where the disappointment came in to play. While they were set on adventurous locations, the fight scenes sort of fell flat and dragged out.
That being said, I gave the film four stars because of it. But it is still one that needs to be watched to see how the story of the black panther continues.
Julia Roberts and George Clooney team up for the latest rom-com and I had high hopes for it, granted that it’s freaking Julia Roberts and George Clooney. Honestly I should’ve gone into it not expecting anything because I walked out disappointed.
Save your money on this one, because you can wait for it to come out on cable. It was all predictable and lacked the comedy we wanted to fulfill the void of missing Julia and George for so long on the big screen. I will say that the film without them would’ve just been any other Lifetime rom-com, so at least there’s that.
The film dragged and just lacked personality, perhaps it was the writing. Knowing these two and the chemistry they had together, I feel like the two and the audience got ripped off. This could have been so much better. They just didn’t have much to work off and it just left the film to be flimsy.
You’ll see the the film follows this couple who were once in love and come together to try to end the engagement and upcoming nuptials of their only daughter. They try to do the sneakiest things to plot their mater plan. Little do they know someone is on to their plan.
Will the battle between Michael Myers and Laurie Strode finally end?
You will have to wait and see because I’m not going to spoil it for you!
I will say it is worth a watch even though it does get weird sometimes… weird enough that you find yourself laughing at times. The films does refer back to the original films and even touches on the subject if whether or not the mask is possessed.
We come to meet Cory, who is a new love interest in film for the grand-daughter of Laurie Strode. He actually faces a life and death situation when he comes face to face to Michael Myers and manages to survive but the events that unfold after that are what make you say ok… this is getting weird.
I will say Laurie does finally get revenge for all the grief Michael has caused her during her entire life, including losing her daughter and her son-in-law and the numerous people he managed to slash throughout the franchise. How it happens? I can’t spill those beans but it is quite satisfying for those who have followed the story.
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After the release of the latest Doctor Strange flick this summer, everyone was anticipating the release of the latest Thor flick! It’s safe to say Marvel fans will not be disappointed.
It’s definitely a must-see filled with action by some of your favorite superheroes along with some new ones along for the ride. If you loved some of the quirkiness in Thor: Ragnarok, you will love this one, because it us packed with the cheesy but funny jokes.
Don’t get me wrong, the film has it’s great action scenes and even dark and dreary scenes that are creepy and done pretty well by Christian Bale; you forget it’s him portraying this icky creep.
Throughout the film, you will be surprised to see who makes cameos which makes the film just that much better because it’s appearances you least expected doing the things you least expect. It’s just fantastic.
While the film is titled Thor, it’s safe to say the movie is more centered around Natalie Portman and Christian Bale’s characters. Both played incredible parts and carried the film on their shoulders. Perhaps the biggest stars of the film were the children and to not give away too much, you will just have to wait and see!
Overall, just get out and see it theaters. It’s full of laughs, emotions, heart and action! You won’t be disappointed.
Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Love and Thunder” finds the God of Thunder (Chris Hemsworth) on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced – a search for self-discovery. But Thor’s retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor. Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late. Directed by Taika Waititi (“Thor: Ragnarok,” “Jojo Rabbit”) and produced by Kevin Feige and Brad Winderbaum, “Thor: Love and Thunder” opens in U.S. theaters July 8, 2022.
This time we get some back story on the infamous Gru, voice by Steve Carell. I do have to say if you’re a fan of the tiny yellow comedians then this film is for you. But, if you’re not perhaps you should wait for the film to come out for rental.
Don’t get me wrong the film is cute and witty with some Easter eggs hidden throughout the film for the adults. The film is definitely catered for children and those who my want a good chuckle for an hour and half.
BThe film takes you back to the 70s, Gru had ambitions to become a super villain. After discovering the evil team the Vicious 6, whom he’s always looked up to is looking for a new member after they ‘supposedly’ lost their founding member, 11-year-old Gru ambitiously applies for the position with hopes of becoming part of the team. The Vicious 6 refuse to take Gru seriously, after discovering he was just a child. Gru successfully steals the prized medallion to prove himself to the Vicious 6, which they intended to use to conquer the world. During his escape he passes along the medallion to Otto, who’s just trying to help his little friend but unfortunately loses it and there begins the grand journey of finding the medallion and the start of Gru on his destined road to evilness.
Teaming with Illumination’s signature subversive humor, pop-culture sophistication, full-hearted emotion, bold music sensibility, and over-the-top action, Minions: The Rise of Gru features a thrilling new cast of stars, including, as members of the Vicious 6, Taraji P. Henson as cool and confident leader Belle Bottom, Jean-Claude Van Damme as Jean Clawed, Lucy Lawless as Nunchuck, Dolph Lundgren as Svengeance and Danny Trejo as Stronghold. The film also features Russell Brand as Dr. Nefario, an aspiring mad scientist, Michelle Yeoh as Master Chow, an acupuncturist with mad Kung Fu skills, and Oscar winner Julie Andrews as Gru’s maddeningly self-absorbed mom.
Steered by the franchise’s original creators, Minions: The Rise of Gru is produced by visionary Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and his longtime collaborators Janet Healy and Chris Renaud. The film is directed by returning franchise filmmaker Kyle Balda (Despicable Me 3, Minions), co-directed by Brad Ableson (The Simpsons) and Jonathan del Val (The Secret Life of Pets films), and features the iconic voice of Pierre Coffin as the Minions and a killer ʼ70s soundtrack courtesy of legendary Grammy-winning music producer Jack Antonoff.
Genre: Action-Comedy
Cast: Steve Carell, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, RZA, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Russell Brand, with Julie Andrews and Alan Arkin
Director: Kyle Balda
Co-Directors: Brad Ableson, Jonathan del Val
Producers: Chris Meledandri, Janet Healy, Chris Renaud
I had no idea this film was in the works and what a surprise it was.
Let’s start right off the bat… What a superb performance by Austin Butler to the ‘King of Rock N’ Roll’. A better actor could not have been chosen, Butler embodied and literally lived the life of Elvis in the film. As for the leading lady in the King’s life, Priscilla Presley who was portrayed by Olivia DeJonge in the film; what a splitting image she is. Also the mannerisms and emotion that was put in to the roll was uncanny.
It is difficult to see how the King of Rock N’ Roll lived his life, in a way it almost reminded me of Britney Spears and the #FreeBritney movement. Perhaps if more people who cared had been involved in his life, other than those who looked at him as a money bag and exploited him, his life could have been better. As an Elvis fan, it’s shocking to see how someone like Tom Parker portrayed by Tom Hanks, had his hooks in so deep to Elvis for his own convenience. Nothing was ever done in the best interest of Elvis or his family. You can see clearly in the film that all Elvis wanted to do was take care of his family and be loved. He seek affirmation and love from any place he could, the loneliness and desperation drove him down the dark path along with the selfishness of Parker.
What I admire most about this film, is that young star has the lead role, which let’s face it… ladies of all ages will agree he’s the perfect eye candy to watch for 2.5 hour while shaking the forbidden hips. This film will introduce the younger generation to the music of the King and will also bring all the other age groups in to the theater to reminisce. The other point that should be made is that this whole story happened during some of the most trying times in this country. Perhaps reflecting on what’s going on in the world today and how we can overcome it all.
Don’t miss out on watching ELVIS on the big screen, because the music, the moves and the atmosphere will be like you’re watching the King himself. If only he were alive to watch it all!
ELVIS is an epic, big-screen spectacle from Warner Bros. Pictures and visionary, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Baz Luhrmann that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley, starring Austin Butler and Oscar winner Tom Hanks.
A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis’s (Butler) story is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). As told by Parker, the film delves into the complex dynamic between the two spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the significant and influential people in Elvis’s life, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge).
Starring alongside Butler and Hanks, award-winning theatre actress Helen Thomson (“Top of the Lake: China Girl,” “Rake”) plays Elvis’s mother, Gladys, Richard Roxburgh (“Moulin Rouge!” “Breath,” “Hacksaw Ridge”) portrays Elvis’s father, Vernon, and DeJonge (“The Visit,” “Stray Dolls”) plays Priscilla. Luke Bracey (“Hacksaw Ridge,” “Point Break”) plays Jerry Schilling, Natasha Bassett (“Hail, Caesar!”) plays Dixie Locke, David Wenham (“The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, “Lion,” “300”) plays Hank Snow, Kelvin Harrison Jr. (“The Trial of the Chicago 7,” “The High Note”) plays B.B. King, Xavier Samuel (“Adore,” “Love & Friendship,” “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse”) plays Scotty Moore, and Kodi Smit-McPhee (“The Power of the Dog”) plays Jimmie Rodgers Snow.
Also in the cast, Dacre Montgomery (“Stranger Things,” “The Broken Heart Gallery”) plays TV director Steve Binder, alongside Australian actors Leon Ford (“Gallipoli,” “The Pacific”) as Tom Diskin, Kate Mulvany (“The Great Gatsby,” “Hunters”) as Marion Keisker, Gareth Davies (“Peter Rabbit,” “Hunters”) as Bones Howe, Charles Grounds (“Crazy Rich Asians,” “Camp”) as Billy Smith, Josh McConville (“Fantasy Island”) as Sam Phillips, and Adam Dunn (“Home and Away”) as Bill Black.
To play additional iconic musical artists in the film, Luhrmann cast singer/songwriter Yola as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, model Alton Mason as Little Richard, Austin, Texas native Gary Clark Jr. as Arthur Crudup, and artist Shonka Dukureh as Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton.
Oscar nominee Luhrmann (“The Great Gatsby,” “Moulin Rouge!”) directed from a screenplay by Baz Luhrmann & Sam Bromell and Baz Luhrmann & Craig Pearce and Jeremy Doner, story by Baz Luhrmann and Jeremy Doner. The film’s producers are Luhrmann, Oscar winner Catherine Martin (“The Great Gatsby,” “Moulin Rouge!”), Gail Berman, Patrick McCormick and Schuyler Weiss. Toby Emmerich, Courtenay Valenti and Kevin McCormick executive produced.
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