2 out of 5 stars (has some good moments, but is overall bad) I wanted to love Freaky. Released by Blumhouse Pictures and helmed by the director of the enormously fun Happy Death Day franchise, it’s being pitched as a slasher film mixed with a wacky body-swap comedy a la Freaky Friday (likely the origin… Continue Reading
The Breakfast Club nearly terminated my tolerance for teen disrespect
2.5 out of 5 stars (Decent) Note: This was part of my “Making of a Movie Geek” project from when I was 15 years old. Please click the link to read up on this project. Thoughts: The Breakfast Club has grown on me over time. While I hadn’t yet experienced high school when I first… Continue Reading
Birds of Prey (And the Underused Potential of One DC Movie)
2.5 out of 5 stars (Decent) Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is an R-rated cartoon disguised as a superhero movie. Colorful visuals, acidic humor, and energetic action pervade every frame, confidently carried by a rockin soundtrack and dedicated performances from Margot Robbie and Ewan McGregor. Sadly, an underdeveloped supporting… Continue Reading
Jexi: Poorly-Directed Misfire Should Be Left in the Trashbin
1 out of 5 stars (the worst of the year) Note: If you suffer from motion sickness, Jexi’s camerawork may cause a reaction. I recommend the Gravity Falls episode Soos & the Real Girl (available in parts on YouTube) if you want to see Jexi’s premise done well. Jexi shouldn’t be this bad. Written and… Continue Reading
Ready or Not: A Bloody Wedding Invitation You Don’t Want to Pass Up
4 out of 5 stars (One of the best of the year) Ready or Not is the horror-comedy I’ve wanted all year. A combination of The Most Dangerous Game and Get Out (but minus the latter’s political messaging), this is a fun, darkly humorous horror movie that balances solid gore and well-placed comedy without breaking… Continue Reading
These Good Boys Need a Timeout, And a Stronger Script
2 out of 5 stars (has some good moments, but is overall bad) Good Boys is one of the most forgettable movies of the year. Like Booksmart, it attempts to combine the wild antics of its young heroes (in this case 6th grade boys) with a heartfelt message about friendship. Unfortunately, its central gag of… Continue Reading
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