Dumbo

From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, the all-new grand live-action adventure “Dumbo” expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) enlists former star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins) to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already struggling circus. But when they discover that Dumbo can fly, the circus makes an incredible comeback, attracting persuasive entrepreneur V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton), who recruits the peculiar pachyderm for his newest, larger-than-life entertainment venture, Dreamland. Dumbo soars to new heights alongside a charming and spectacular aerial artist, Colette Marchant (Eva Green), until Holt learns that beneath its shiny veneer, Dreamland is full of dark secrets.

This was a very cute and cookie cutter version of the animated movie from what I can remember.  It was never one of my Disney favorites but everything seemed pretty much the same.  I thought that it would be a little quirkier because of Tim Burton directing but it was not.  It was very simple, formula and  cute fun for a live action Disney remake.

I would definitely recommend people - especially families - checking this movie out.  It's not a  must see like some of the others but it is quite enjoyable.  

Us

A mother (Lupita Nyong’o) and a father (Winston Duke) take their kids to their beach house expecting to unplug and unwind with friends (including Emmy winner Elizabeth Moss from TV series The Handmaid’s Tale). But as night descends, their serenity turns to tension and chaos when some shocking visitors arrive uninvited.

This was one weird, disturbing and massive tension causing movie.  I was legit tense watching it from start to finish.  There were points where I had no clue what was happening.  There were points where I was getting annoyed that I didn't know why things were happening.  There were times where I was laughing and wondering why or if it was okay to be laughing.  But the whole time I was tense.  I also absolutely need to watch this movie again to make sure that I even really took it in right and am not overthinking or anything like that.

This was a very intense and enjoyable watch and very much a movie to talk about afterwards.  Great acting all around and the direction was once again awesome.

Five Feet Apart

What would love look like if you were forbidden to touch? "Five Feet Apart" is the story of Stella (Haley Lu Richardson) and Will (Cole Sprouse), two young people who refuse to be defined by the obstacles that separate them. Moises Arias will co-star as Poe, Stella’s lifelong best friend.

I thought that this movie would be massively melodramatic and I have to say I was shocked that it ended up not being that.  Outside of a little over the top stuff towards the end that was very not necessary drama wise - this movie was actually really enjoyable.  It didn't overdo it with the heart strings.  The characters and their chemistry was very believable.  Very surprised.

I would actually recommend people checking this one out.  Never went into it thinking I would be saying those words or that it would even be able to hold my attention like it was able to.

Wonder Park

Wonder Park tells the story of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of a wildly creative girl named June comes alive.

This was one of those animated movies that sucks by comparison to most others based on the standards that now exist about the movies being just as enjoyable for adults as it is for kids.  This movie was really just for kids which is funny when you think about it because that is technically who all of these movies are for.  It's a decent watch but nowhere near the level of others that I would usually recommend.

I wouldn't really recommend anyone bothering with this movie.  It's just noise to put on to distract younger kids for a while at home when needing a break.

Captive State

Set in a Chicago neighborhood nearly a decade after an occupation by an extra-terrestrial force, "Captive State" explores the lives on both sides of the conflict – the collaborators and dissidents.

This was a very strange watch.  Like it was an alien movie with very little aliens.  It was like political but sci-fi at the same time.  And the weirdness of that kind of ended up making it a decent watch.  Not sure if that makes sense but it definitely was worth checking out.  I wouldn't say that it is must watch by any means but I enjoyed it.

I would sort of recommend it.  I just think I liked it because it was different but I'm not sure that I could just openly recommend people checking this out.  

Captain Marvel

The story follows Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Set in the 1990s, “Captain Marvel” is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Again . . . . . . . Marvel does not do bad.  I actually thought this might be the one with how it started.  It was very scattered and kind of all over the place at first but it managed to smooth itself out after about 20 minutes and become a very enjoyable ride that introduced a great lynchpin type of character in Captain Marvel.  It's going to be a lot of fun watching her banter with the current Avengers.

I would absolutely recommend people checking this out.  It was a great origin story.  It's not one of Marvel's top movies but still incredibly enjoyable and a great ride.

A Madea Family Funeral

A joyous family reunion becomes a hilarious nightmare as Madea and the crew travel to backwoods Georgia, where they find themselves unexpectedly planning a funeral that might unveil unsavory family secrets.

This is pretty much more of the same Tyler Perry stuff.  If you think Madea is funny (which I still do) there are lots of laughs in those parts.  The rest of the movie is over the top melodramatic nonsense.  These movies are always 50/50 for me.  

I would not recommend anyone rushing to see this.  Very much not must see material.  The Madea stuff has been getting old for years.  Some good laughs but not nearly enough.

Fighting With My Family

Fighting With My Family is a heartwarming comedy based on the incredible true story of WWE Superstar Paige™. Born into a tight-knit wrestling family, Paige and her brother Zak are ecstatic when they get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out for WWE. But when only Paige earns a spot in the competitive training program, she must leave her family and face this new, cut-throat world alone. Paige’s journey pushes her to dig deep, fight for her family, and ultimately prove to the world that what makes her different is the very thing that can make her a star.

This was a really enjoyable movie.  Granted - it helps to be a WWE fan in order to enjoy it but honestly even if you are not - it was a really well developed movie where you get hooked by the characters and their voyage regardless of being a fan or not.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.  Its a great story and you can't help but get wrapped up in it.