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
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
Melissa McCarthy’s Newest a Decent Party Film
2.5 out of 5 stars (decent) Life of the Party may have the slightest plot I’ve seen in 2018, and I’m okay with that (seriously, An Extremely Goofy Movie had more narrative thrust than this). In a time when most big Hollywood releases are trying to cram “important messages” down our throats, Life of the… Continue Reading
“Out of the Shadows”: Half-Shelled Sequel Should Entertain Kids
2 out of 5 stars (has some good moments, but is overall bad) “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” is a surprising (if only minor) improvement over its 2014 predecessor. The tone is light, the turtles are more fun, and the characters frequently point out the ridiculousness of their situations (at one point,… Continue Reading
“Sisters”: A Fun House Party You Won’t Remember the Next Day
3 out of 5 stars (average) Sisters is a film not made to be analyzed, but enjoyed. If you enjoy raunchy humor, you’ll like this, but if you don’t, then hit the deck. The film isn’t saying or doing anything unique with its premise. It won’t make you think about your life in any conceivable way,… Continue Reading