3.5 out of 5 stars (above average) Note: If you have epilepsy and/or issues with prolonged loud noises, do not see Godzilla Vs Kong. Godzilla Vs Kong knows exactly what it is, what audiences want from it, and gives them just that. If you enjoyed the human focus in Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island, and Godzilla:… Continue Reading
Raya and the Last Dragon: Kid-Pleasing Fantasy Has Creative Action
3 out of 5 stars (average) If my audience is anything to go by, kids are going to embrace Raya and The Last Dragon. The newest fantasy from Disney animation has plenty of cool action sequences, a pair of solid voice performances from Kelly Marie Tran and Awkwafina, and several cute animal sidekicks I’m sure… Continue Reading
The Quiet Man: Boring Romance Has Gorgeous Locales
I enjoyed 3 things whilst watching The Quiet Man: Its energetic score, the gorgeous Irish countryside, and the bean burger I ate in front of it. We follow John Wayne as he travels to Ireland and attempts to woo a strong-willed woman whose brother isn’t keen on a Yank dropping in. The Quiet Man is… Continue Reading
Frozen II: Bleak Sequel Will Leave Audiences Cold
2.4 out of 5 stars (Almost Decent) Frozen II is one of the most disappointing movies of the year. Its story is unfocused, its songs are forgettable and over-produced, and the ever-shifting tone prevents you from fully engaging with it. However, the animation is once again beautiful, some individual scenes hint at what could have… Continue Reading
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil: Darker Sequel Flies Higher Than Its Predecessor
3.5 out of 5 stars (Above Average) The original Maleficent is a dark horse in Disney’s live-action remakes lineup. Its choice to reframe the title character from a malevolent villainess to a scorned anti-hero divided audiences and critics alike, but was still a huge financial success. Now, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil concludes the story by… Continue Reading
Downton Abbey: Witty Finale a Royal Goodbye for Fans
2 out of 5 stars for nonfans, 3.5 out of 5 stars according to a fan This review was requested by Peggy Thomas. Thanks for being a great mom. I never watched Downton Abbey. I know of its importance in pop culture and have seen a few YouTube compilations of funny lines from Maggie Smith’s… Continue Reading