Tag: movie review
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Movie Review – Barbie
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Let me start by apologizing for not giving this movie the thoughtful review it deserves. I lack the time and the talent to achieve that. I enjoyed Barbie for the humor and snarky, sometimes subversive, pop-culture references. I loved Barbie for its insight and playful criticism that is inspiring to be more cognizant of my…
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Movie Review – Oppenheimer
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I realize my opinion may cut against the grain of popular opinion, but that’s never stopped me before. 🙂 What I liked The best thing about this movie is the superb acting, and not just by Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer. In general, the acting by the entire cast is fantastic, which is a testament to…
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Movie Review – Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
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And here comes one of the big titles that everyone is hoping will turn the tide of poor box office results. Personally I think it’s a bit like the whole working from home ethos that became so popular during the various lockdowns. People liked being able to roll out of bed and start working while…
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Movie Review – Sound of Freedom
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There are a multitude of metrics to use for grading a movie. If a friend asked you, “What grade would you give Sound of Freedom?” How would you respond? This was not an enjoyable movie. I dare say, something is wrong with anyone who enjoys watching Sound of Freedom. But unfortunately, this is a movie…
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Movie Review – Insidious: The Red Door
Patrick Wilson’s directorial debut was a solid ten for me. I was very curious about his vision, he embraced his additional role just as well as he embraces the role of Josh Lambert for over twelve years now. There is a cohesive feeling of family. The actors have melded so well together over the years that…
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Movie Review – Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
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After the abomination that was Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull this latest (And last?) Indiana Jones movie only needed to avoid being an abject embarrassment. Mission accomplished. I’m not saying Dial of Destiny was great, but it was mostly good. And that’s good enough. And so, I’ve been sitting here for fifteen minutes trying to come up…
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Movie Review – Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
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“Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken” is a delightful animated film that not only boasts impressive graphics but also delivers a heartwarming and morally uplifting story. The movie manages to strike a perfect balance between visually stunning animation and a meaningful message, making it a standout experience for audiences of all ages. First and foremost, the graphics…
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Movie Review – Asteroid City
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I have no doubt, that as soon as we can ask an AI to create a feature movie we won’t have to specify that it be like a Wes Anderson movie. That will be the default. If you’re not already aware, when you prompt an AI to create something it will sometimes go off the…
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Movie Review – No Hard Feelings
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No Hard Feelings accomplishes everything you could want in a comedy/drama. There’s no question that it’s funny. The audience in my theater laughed out loud many times. Additionally, Jennifer Lawrence nails her no-nonsense character. It’s a character that Jennifer has played in numerous movies, so I’m left wondering if this is acting or just letting…
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Movie Review – The Blackening
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Considering everything we know about horror movies, the one thing that Black people know for sure is that the Black character usually gets killed first. However, who dies first when all the characters in the movie are Black? This comedic thriller is about a group of friends that rent a cabin in the woods to…
