The Invitation


After the death of her mother and having no other known relatives, Evie takes a DNA test and discovers a long-lost cousin she never knew she had. Invited by her newfound family to a lavish wedding in the English countryside, Evie's at first seduced by the sexy aristocratic host. However, she's soon thrust into a nightmare of survival as she uncovers twisted secrets about her family history and the unsettling intentions behind their sinful generosity.

This movie made no sense.  They pretty much gave away the payoff or the curve of the movie during the trailer.  They then took like a hour and 20 minutes to get to said payoff . . . . . . and then the movie ends like 15-20 minutes later.  Like what the hell is that?  How was this a feature film.   Total waste of time.

I wouldn't recommend anyone bothering with this.  It was your textbook August/September horror movie release.  

Beast


Recently widowed Dr. Nate Daniels and his two teenage daughters travel to a South African game reserve managed by Martin Battles, an old family friend and wildlife biologist. However, what begins as a journey of healing soon turns into a fearsome fight for survival when a lion, a survivor of bloodthirsty poachers, begins stalking them.

This movie is exactly what you would think it would be.   Short movie about a Cujo version of a lion that keeps attacking family trapped out in the safari.  Couple of jump scares.  Couple of violent cuts.  Roll the credits.  Just a very simple and enjoyable popcorn movie that didn't run too long.  

I would recommend people checking this out.  It was a decent enough watch.  Not a must see by any means but a decent watch.



Easter Sunday


A man returns home to celebrate Easter with his riotous, bickering, eating, drinking, laughing, loving family.

This movie is about as formula as could be.  It honestly played out like more of a sitcom then a legit movie.  Had some laughs but it was all very forced overall.  

I wouldn't really recommend that anyone bother with this.  The movie is the perfect example of just kind of being there and forgettable the second its over.  


Bodies Bodies Bodies


When a group of 20-somethings gets stuck at a remote mansion during a hurricane, a party game gone very, very wrong ends with a dead body on the ground and fake friends at every turn as they try to find the killer among them.

This movie was much much better than it had any business being.  I went into it with pretty much zero expectations but was very surprised that I didn't find myself trashing or making fun of it at all.  I wouldn't say that the movie was remotely scary but it an enjoyable suspense movie with the current generation getting highlighted in a bunch of different ways.

I would actually recommend people checking this out.  I'm shocked but it really was a pretty enjoyable watch.


Fall


For best friends Becky and Hunter, life is all about conquering fears and pushing limits. However, after they climb 2,000 feet to the top of a remote, abandoned radio tower, they find themselves stranded with no way down. Now, their expert climbing skills are put to the ultimate test as they desperately fight to survive the elements, a lack of supplies, and vertigo-inducing heights.

This movie is pretty much exactly what you thought it would be from the trailer.  It's mostly a one trick pony of a movie with the whole fear of heights thing.  There are some really incredible shots that definitely make you kind of tighten up stress wise and it honestly wasn't as dragging as I thought it would be.   

I would somewhat recommend this movie.  It's not a must watch by any means but was a decent and simple watch if you have the time.  


Bullet Train


Ladybug is an unlucky assassin who's determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs has gone off the rails.

This movie was an incredibly simple concept that played out awesomely.  Throw a bunch of assassins on a fast train, mix in a ton of over the top violence and a bunch of witty banter and just enjoy an incredibly fun ride.  There really isn't anything else to say about that because that mixture worked so well and was done so right.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.  Is it over the top?  Of course it is.  Is it believable?  Of course its not.  Is it the most fun you will have at theaters this summer outside of Top Gun 2?  Yes it most definitely is.