Elemental

In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common.

For the record - I'm still a believer that Pixar doesn't make bad movies (except for Cars 2 being a blatant merch grab).   The writing and animation is just too good for the movies to not be very good or better.  However, they have definitely become to smart for their own good.   These are animated movies that are meant for kids.  So when you are trying really hard to address social issues and also want to include things such as science and elements and what not - you end up kind of losing your audience.  The kids end up missing most of it.  The parents end up having to explain concepts both socially and academically to the kids that may not understand and bottom line, right or wrong, that isn't what they are looking to pay for.   Again - not saying this movie is bad.   I actually liked it alot.   But much like their last 4-5 offerings maybe, Pixar has become animation for adults while not being adult animation if that makes sense.  

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.   It was a very enjoyable watch but strangely I don't think I would recommend families rushing off to see this because the kids will miss most of what the movie is trying to say and it won't be as much of enjoyable distraction as past Pixar movies have been before getting "too smart."

Asteroid City

World-changing events spectacularly disrupt the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention in an American desert town circa 1955.

I will never understand the love for Wes Anderson movies.   They are always critically acclaimed and all of Hollywood loves being in these but they are garbage.   I try every time and without fail I am bored, not hooked and watching like why the hell are they all in this and why do people love this.   Completely baffling.

I would clearly not recommend people checking this out but if you somehow like Wes Anderson movies then I'm sure this one will be great for you too.  

No Hard Feelings

On the brink of losing her childhood home, a desperate woman agrees to date a wealthy couple's introverted and awkward 19-year-old son before he leaves for college.

This was a pretty good watch.  Although it had some hysterically raunchy moments it was not the all out raunchy comedy that I thought it would be.  It ended up developing a heart and becoming a nice/sweet movie.  Doesn't mean it was no good.  Just not really what it was advertised as.

I would recommend people checking this movie out for some pretty good laughs and it does leave you feeling good.  There is also one HOLY SHIT WHAT THE FUCK scene in it that is priceless.

The Blackening

Seven friends go away for the weekend, only to find themselves trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. They must pit their street smarts and knowledge of horror movies against the murderer to stay alive.

This is yet another movie that you basically saw just by watching the trailer.  Were there some laughs?  Definitely.  Were there enough to carry the whole movie?   Definitely not.   

I would not really recommend people checking this out.  It's not awful but it's not really that good either. 

The Machine

The past comes back to haunt Bert Kreischer when a murderous mobster tries to kidnap him to atone for his crimes. With help from his estranged father, Bert must retrace the steps of his younger self as a sociopathic crime family goes to war.

This movie is exactly what you would think it was from the trailer.  A silly and pointless action comedy based off of Bert Kreischer's comedy material.  It is immediately forgettable after watching it.  Honestly it's forgettable while watching it.  

I would not recommend that anyone bother with this.   It's basically a waste of time and just served as background noise while I did other stuff.

The Flash

Worlds collide when the Flash uses his superpowers to travel back in time to change the events of the past. However, when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, he becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation. With no other superheroes to turn to, the Flash looks to coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian -- albeit not the one he's looking for.

WOW!  A DC movie that actually delivered?   Can't be!   Has hell frozen over?  I am stunned at how much I enjoyed this movie.  The story was great.  The action was great.  The nostalgia with Michael Keaton as Batman was great.   And most of all - Ezra Miller did an incredible job.   Completely stunned that I really liked this movie.  I even waited a day before writing this because I figured that it would fade but it hasn't.  My only issue is with WB's marketing/hype team as always.  They kept saying this would reset the DC Universe and that the end credit scene would explain it all.  And I really didn't feel either of those things.  Like at all.  

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

Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts

Optimus Prime and the Autobots take on their biggest challenge yet. When a new threat capable of destroying the entire planet emerges, they must team up with a powerful faction of Transformers known as the Maximals to save Earth.

I know I said I was done with the Transformers franchise after the last massive turd that I walked out on but I thought that with it being free that I would give it another shot.  I even tried nooning up so that maybe the buzz could make me laugh at it.  Nope.  Walked out half way through after doing nothing but shaking my head in disgust and saying What? over and over again for the first hour.   Unreal how bad this franchise is and that it keeps going.

I would not recommend anyone watch this.  I am the king of enjoying the turn off your brain action movies that are over the top and ridiculous (I'm looking at you Fast & Furious) but there is something that just massively triggers me with these Transformers movies that I can't get by.

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse

After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. However, when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders. He must soon redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most.

Wow.  Just wow.   I didn't think it would be possible to top the first Spider-Verse movie but they honestly might have done it.   The animation and variations of it are awesome.   The characters hook the hell out of you.  And the story was sooooooo damn good.  Might honestly be one of the best storylines for an animated movie ever.   Just the way that an animated movie built up such strong tension/drama that it legit put a sold out movie theater into a hushed silence for like 5 minutes as things played out was so impressive.  

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.  This continues to be, even with as much as I love Tom Holland as Spider-Man, the best version of the Spider-Man movies since they started.  

The Boogeyman

High school student Sadie Harper and her younger sister, Sawyer, are still reeling from the recent death of their mother. They're not getting much support from their father, Will, a therapist who's dealing with his own intense pain. When a desperate patient unexpectedly shows up at their house seeking help, he leaves behind a terrifying supernatural entity that preys on families and feeds on the suffering of its victims.

Movies like this rely on two things.  First is the suspense build up and jump scares.  This movie did a good job of that.   Second is the reveal of the monster.  This one dropped the ball big time on this.   The second you see the monster and how ridiculous it looks the scare factor is massively watered down.  They might have been better off not showing it except for the beady eyes thing.

I would somewhat recommend people checking this out.  It's not a terrible watch but it is not as good at all once you see the monster.  

Hypnotic

Determined to find his missing daughter, Detective Danny Rourke finds himself spiraling down a rabbit hole while investigating a series of reality-bending crimes. Aided by Diana Cruz, a gifted psychic, Rourke simultaneously pursues and is pursued by a lethal specter, the one man he believes holds the key to finding the girl.

I was shocked at how good this movie started.   I thought for sure all the critics must have been too harsh on this.   The opening segment was a pretty cool 10 minutes or so.  Unfortunately this movie completely spiraled into a lame made for tv movie that was way beneath the talent that was in it.

I would not recommend anyone bothering with this.  It really is a big waste of time outside of the promising start.

The Little Mermaid

The youngest of King Triton's daughters, Ariel is a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. Longing to find out more about the world beyond the sea, Ariel visits the surface and falls for the dashing Prince Eric. Following her heart, she makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to experience life on land.

I really enjoyed this live action remake.   It's probably one of the better ones that Disney has done.  My only real complaint is why they turned a less than 90 minute animated movie into a two hour and 15 minute live action movie.  That seemed strange.  But outside of that it was great and they really delivered on the main musical numbers from the original.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.  It's a very enjoyable family film although a little too long.

About My Father

Encouraged by his fiancee, a man and his father spend the weekend with her wealthy and exceedingly eccentric family. The gathering soon develops into a culture clash, allowing father and son to discover the true meaning of family.

This movie is literally just an extension of the trailer.  That's not to say that it's bad at all.  I enjoyed it alot because of the two leads.  The chemistry between them was great but the trailer could have held back a little for there to be much bigger laughs seeing scenes for the first time in the actual movie.  

I would still recommend anyone looking for a decent comedy check this out.  It's very formula and predictable but still enjoyable.  

Fast X

Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they must confront the most lethal opponent they've ever faced. Fueled by revenge, a terrifying threat emerges from the shadows of the past to shatter Dom's world and destroy everything -- and everyone -- he loves.

I am well aware of the fact that these movies are so over the top and out of control at this point.  But honestly - I don't care.  I love me a good popcorn movie and this movie massively delivers on that.  The crowd popping over and over again for characters showing up and oh shit moments.   And Jason Momoa was AWESOME as the bad guy.   Had me laughing my ass off every time he was on screen.

I would absolutely recommend everything just shut their brain off and check this out.   It is another very enjoyable adrenaline ride in the franchise.   

Book Club: The Next Chapter

Four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.

This movie is exactly what it looked like.  Very formula in every way but not the worst thing you will ever see.  And credit where its due, I do like seeing movies like this keeping actors and actresses that have "aged out" of the standard Hollywood roles still remaining relevant for target audiences that are obviously still there.

I would not straight up recommend anyone going out of their way to see this but if you are a fan of any of the cast the movie is entertaining even though it is very similar to other movies for the target audience that have come out the last few years.

Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3

Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill must rally his team to defend the universe and protect one of their own. If the mission is not completely successful, it could possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

Finally a Marvel movie that fully felt like a Marvel movie since Infinity War.  There have been some good intros and some good flashback movies and Black Panther 2 was awesome but it felt pretty sad at times.   This one though had that Marvel fun ass roller coaster feeling.   And more importantly it fixed the error of the 2nd one with not having them on screen for extended periods of time.   I very much enjoyed this movie even though I could have done without the animal testing.   It was an excellent wrap up to this group's travels and I like that it was done in a way that some could continue and what not.  

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.   It was a very enjoyable watch and a massive return to form for Marvel which has been struggling a lot more than usual post Infinity War.

The Covenant

During the war in Afghanistan, a local interpreter risks his own life to carry an injured sergeant across miles of gruelling terrain.

This was a really good movie.   You felt the entire journey and the desperation to do the right thing after the fact at all costs.   The filming style and the grittiness of it really made it a very enjoyable watch.  Jake Gylenthaal was surprisingly believable in the role.

I would definitely recommend people checking this movie out.   It a surprisingly very enjoyable watch.

Sweetwater

Nathaniel "Sweetwater" Clifton, star attraction of the Harlem Globetrotters, changes the game of basketball when he becomes the first African American player to sign a contract with the NBA in the fall of 1950.

This was a good biographical watch.  It was very formula and made out to be much more heartwarming then I'm sure the actually stuff was remotely.   Even with that thought it was a good watch and sports movie.

I would sort of recommend people checking this out.  It's not a must see by any means but it is a decent sports movie watch about history being made.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

Eleven-year-old Margaret moves to a new town and starts to contemplate everything about life, friendship and adolescence. She relies on her mother, Barbara, who offers loving support, and her grandmother, Sylvia, who's coming to terms with finding happiness in the next phase of her life. Questions of identity, one's place in the world, and what brings meaning to life soon brings them closer together than ever before.

This was a really good coming of age movie based on pretty much the most classic coming of age book from my childhood.  I have been quoting the title of this movie jokingly my whole life.   It's definitely more for females because of the subject matter but anyone who raised a daughter will also very much identify with alot of the material.

I would lukewarmly recommend people checking this out.   It is a decent watch but not a must see by any means.

Sisu

During the last days of World War II, a solitary prospector crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-Earth retreat in northern Finland. When the soldiers decide to steal his gold, they quickly discover they just tangled with no ordinary miner.

This was literally as if you took John Wick and put him World War II Europe.  There were some crazy violent visuals, there were some really cool moments but like . . . . . . was there a demand for this movie?   Like it was really just cool for the bits you saw in the trailer and there was very little else.

I wouldn't really recommend anyone else rushing to watch this.  It's not a must see by any means but if you got nothing else going on then it's a decent 90 minute watch.

Big George Foreman

From Olympic Gold medalist to World Heavyweight champion, boxer George Foreman leads a remarkable life. He finds his faith, retires and becomes a preacher. When financial hardship hits his family and church, George steps back in the ring and regains the championship at age 45, becoming the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history.

Not knocking the movie because there were some pretty good performance but overall this is really just a kind of there bio pic.  You forget about it five minutes after watching simply because there is only so much hook to make you care.  

I wouldn't really recommend anyone bothering with this.  It's kind of a waste of time and ultimately just kind of there.

Beau Is Afraid

Beau Wasserman is the son of a famous and wealthy businesswoman, Mona. He grows up without a father, who his mother says died during an orgasm (which was also when Beau was conceived), a hereditary medical condition that she claims was passed down to Beau.

Reread that synopsis.  I dare you.  Reread it without mumbling the words WHAT THE FUCK.  Now if you make it past that imagine that this movie is THREE HOURS LONG.   I made it almost half way before pulling the plug and just kept mumbling what the fuck am I watching the whole time.   I couldn't possibly imagine continuing.  

I would not recommend anyone ever bothering with this.  It is a massively too long waste of time.  I don't even see how this could get one of those ooooh it's so well done artistic rubs.  Like it was just weird as hell for the sake of being weird.  

Evil Dead Rise

A reunion between two estranged sisters gets cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.

This movie had one of the creepiest trailers I have ever seen and quite honestly they kind of failed to deliver on that.  While there was definitely some WTF creepy moments in the movie it relied on over the top gore more often and too much.  Like when absolute brutality is happening on screen and you are just kind of numb to it then they have overdone it.   

I wouldn't really recommend people checking this out unless they want to see a ton of extremely senseless gore.  It didn't really have much substance or story and the creepiness of the trailer did not come through as hoped.

Renfield

Renfield, the tortured aide to his narcissistic boss, Dracula, is forced to procure his master's prey and do his every bidding. However, after centuries of servitude, he's ready to see if there's a life outside the shadow of the Prince of Darkness.

This was honestly a pretty silly ass movie but that was completely expected.   The casting of Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult was honestly perfect and kept you entertained throughout regardless of how silly the movie was.  The gore was sudden and crazy over the top at times but as long as you can deal with that then you would enjoy this movie.

I would recommend people checking this out.  Not because its a good movie by any means but it is a silly entertaining watch for sure.

Mafia Mamma

A mild-mannered suburban mum unexpectedly inherits her late grandfather's mafia empire in Italy. Guided by the firm's trusted consigliere, she hilariously defies everyone's expectations as she finds herself stuck in the middle of a deadly mob war.

This was an extremely mailed in movie.  If you saw the trailer you 100% saw the movie.  There was nothing special about it and very very formula.  It was nice to see Toni Collette in a lighter material movie for once but that is really the only positive thing I can say about it.

I wouldn't recommend anyone bothering with this movie.  It's a just there stereotypical comedy that is pretty much a big waste of time.

Air

Sonny Vaccaro and Nike pursue basketball rookie Michael Jordan, creating a partnership that revolutionizes the world of sports and contemporary culture.

For a movie that not much really happens except for negotiating a deal this was a very entertaining movie.   It was a great cast with some awesome performances - especially Viola Davis.   It did a great job of pulling back the curtain to show how something so big started with something so small and was all about people being dedicated and taking chances.

I would definitely recommend people checking this movie out.   It was a really good watch.

The Pope's Exorcist

Father Gabriele Amorth, chief exorcist for the Vatican, battles Satan and innocent-possessing demons. A detailed portrait of a priest who performed more than 100,000 exorcisms in his lifetime.

This is really just another run of the mill exorcist movie.  Adding Russell Crowe did absolutely nothing to it except really marveling at how far he fell off.   There was nothing special or different about this movie in any way except his name value which is clearly not what it was at one point.

I wouldn't recommend anyone bothering with this.  Some of the makeup of the possessed kid was good at times but that is literally the only thing that I took from this movie.

The Super Mario Bros Movie

With help from Princess Peach, Mario gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser to stop his plans from conquering the world.

This movie is exactly what you would expect.   Very fun animation and shout outs to the video game.  Great characters that you already know and love.  And lots of laughs for adults as much as kids throughout.  This is a perfect family movie because of how universal Super Mario Bros is for all ages at this point.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.   It was a very fun watch.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a long lost relic, but their charming adventure goes dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.

I am stunned at how much I enjoyed this movie.  I had honestly only gone to see it because one of my nieces has had the family role play through stuff like this and it has been hilarious so of course we had to see this.  And then the movie was actually a fun as hell ride.  If felt a lot like a Pirates Of The Caribbean or Jungle Cruise kind of ride.  You turn off your brain and just be entertained by it all.  

I would shockingly recommend people checking this out.  Never thought I would say that but this movie was a lot of fun.  

John Wick - Chapter 4

With the price on his head ever increasing, legendary hit man John Wick takes his fight against the High Table global as he seeks out the most powerful players in the underworld, from New York to Paris to Japan to Berlin.

The action in this movie was incredible as always.  They somehow always manage to raise the bar with the action in these.  Did it need to be almost 3 hours long?  No.  They could have edited a lot of stuff out to shorten this down but it was still an awesome ride and made the whole crowd ooooh and aaaaahhh plenty of times.

I would definitely recommend that everyone check this one out.  They are all awesome watches.

Champions

A former minor-league basketball coach receives a court order to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. Despite his doubts, he soon realizes that together they can go further than they ever imagined.

Did I laugh at this alot more than I probably should have?  Yes.  But was it still a very funny and heartwarming movie that had you hooked by a ton of the characters in it?  Also yes.  This was a really great feel good movie and just a very fun time.

I would absolutely recommend people checking this movie out.  It has lots of laughs and leaves you feeling very good.

Shazam! Fury Of The Gods

Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with their adult superhero alter egos. When a vengeful trio of ancient gods arrives on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Shazam and his allies get thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of the world.

This was one of DC's more difficult movies to watch.  Not only was it a just there movie that definitely dropped off from what was a somewhat fresh original comic book movie entry.  But the fact that the villain was one of the most miscast things I have ever seen in Helen Mirren and then the fact that this movie is part of a massively failed DCEU that is being disbanded just made it so beyond pointless.  Like the two credit scenes literally referenced a Black Adam/Shazam crossover even though Black Adam has already been declared dead and a third Shazam movie that will never come to pass.

I would not recommend anyone really bothering with this because you are just giving DC/WB money for movies at this point that are completely pointless.

Scream VI

Four survivors of the Ghostface murders leave Woodsboro behind for a fresh start in New York City. However, they soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when a new killer embarks on a bloody rampage.

I had massively low expectations for this since Scream V was a massive turn in my eyes.   This one was a million times better than the first one.  I still was able to call every twist that they tried to pull off but it was definitely more hooking than the last one.  The location changed definitely helped as NYC kind of became a character.  It was also much more violent and gory than past ones with the attacks being much more vicious.  That didn't necessarily make it better but just different.

I would actually recommend people checking this one out.  It was one of the better offerings in the franchise since the first two ones.

65

After a catastrophic crash on an unknown planet, pilot Mills quickly discovers he's actually stranded on Earth -- 65 million years ago. Now, with only one chance at a rescue, Mills and the only other survivor, Koa, must make their way across an unknown terrain riddled with dangerous prehistoric creatures.

This was one of the most pointless big budget special effects movies I have seen in a long time.  Like completely pointless.  It was a random lobbed up Jurassic Park wannabe.  And on top of that - if you watched the trailer you legit watched the whole movie.  Like this was really just a 90 minute throwaway movie.

I wouldn't recommend anyone bothering with this.  It's a waste of time and money.

Creed III

Still dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed is thriving in his career and family life. When Damian, a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces after serving time in prison, he's eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian -- a fighter who has nothing to lose.

The movie is incredibly formula in every possible way.  There is nothing that you don't know is going to happen long before it does.  But it keeps you hooked.  The build up is good.  The direction was good - and even better when you factor in that Michael B Jordan directed it.  The performances were strong.  And Jonathan Majors continued his Hollywood takeover by completely owning every scene he was in.  The boxing was filmed in a different way that made it look more like a HD video game and that really worked well.

I would recommend any fan of the franchise checking this out.  It is definitely my favorite of the three and you can give the majority of reasoning for that to Jonathan Majors for sure.

Cocaine Bear

After a 500-pound black bear consumes a significant amount of cocaine and embarks on a drug-fueled rampage, an eccentric gathering of cops, criminals, tourists, and teenagers assemble in a Georgia forest.

There are really only two words to describe this movie.   CINEMATIC MASTERPIECE.  There is nothing that I find more entertaining then an excellent guilty pleasure movie.  A movie that makes fun of itself and doesn't take itself seriously while being entertaining as hell.   This was exactly that.  You knew it from the trailer that created crazy buzz and you feel it the whole time the movie is on.  I know in advance that I will be watching this movie several times in my lifetime.  

I would absolutely recommend people checking this out.  Kind of violent at times but so much fun.  I definitely see this showing up on my Top 10 list at the end of the year.

Jesus Revolution

In the 1970s, Greg Laurie and a sea of young people descend on sunny Southern California to redefine truth through all means of liberation. Inadvertently, Laurie meets a charismatic street preacher and a pastor who open the doors to a church to a stream of wandering youth. What unfolds is a counterculture movement that becomes the greatest spiritual awakening in American history.

I have always said that for a movie about faith and spirituality has to be really well done to hook me because of the limits on my faith and spirituality.  The one did just that.  I was very interested in the stories of several characters.   I was definitely hooked an invested and at several points made me think about being more religious or spiritual . . . . . . for a little while.

I would surprisingly recommend that people check this out.  It was a good story with a couple of character arcs that you get hooked by.

Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania

Ant-Man and the Wasp find themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that pushes them beyond the limits of what they thought was possible.

Um . . . . . . this might easily be the most disappointing of all Marvel movies.   Jonathan Majors is AWESOME as King and that was easily the best part of this movie but outside of him there really wasn't much else to take from this movie.   Also - MODOK might be the single worst thing that Marvel has ever done.  What in God's name made any part of that seem like a good idea.  Marvel has pretty much gone waaaaaaay too sci-fi and waaaaaaaaay too CGI at this point.  I really wish that they could reign that in a lot.  

I would still recommend seeing this of course to continue with the overall MCU storylines but this was definitely massively disappointing.

Magic Mike's Last Dance

Mike Lane takes to the stage once again when a business deal that went bust leaves him broke and bartending in Florida. Hoping for one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite who lures him with an offer he can't refuse -- and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, he soon finds himself trying to whip a hot new roster of talented dancers into shape.

I am not really sure what to make of this movie.   It felt like it didn't even really fit in with the other's except for like two scenes.   The opening dance scene with Tatum and a zoom call with guys from the other movies.  Outside of that this was pretty much a different stand alone movie that was more about the Salma Hayek character that just kind of used the Magic Mike franchise name.  

I wouldn't really recommend that anyone bother with this.  I wasn't really expecting much from this but I was expecting better than this.  The first two movies were actually pretty enjoyable (and funny) movies if you could get past the male stripping stuff.  This one?  Not so much.

Knock At The Cabin

While vacationing at a remote cabin in the woods, a young girl and her parents are taken hostage by four armed strangers who demand they make an unthinkable choice to avert the apocalypse. Confused, scared and with limited access to the outside world, the family must decide what they believe before all is lost.

Sadly there was literally nothing more to the movie outside of the trailer.  Like the whole movie was just a philosophical question without really defined progression and there was some kind of pointless flashback stuff to flesh out the family that is posed said question.   And worst of all, with this being a M Night Shylamanananana movie - there was no twist.  Like if there was ever one of his movies that needed a twist this probably would have been the one.   Very weird and the movie just kind of ended up being there.

I wouldn't really recommend anyone bothering with this.  There is so little substance to it which is honestly shocking because of the high premise trailer.   

80 For Brady

Four best friends live life to the fullest when they embark on a wild trip to see their hero, Tom Brady, play in the 2017 Super Bowl.

This movie is literally the trailer for it.  You watch that you watch the movie.  They pull some completely predictable and formula heart strings along the way but there is nothing outside of the trailer substance wise for this movie.

I wouldn't recommend anyone bothering with this.  Even for the specific age demographic it was made the movie is ultimately just there.

Fear

A weekend vacation turns sinister when a group of friends must confront their worst fears one by one.

This was basically your textbook January throwaway horror movie.   Takes way too long to get going because its building a bunch of characters that you honestly don't care about.  It's somewhat cool once it gets there but you will basically forget about the movie the day after you watched it.  

I wouldn't recommend anyone really bothering with this.  The recent horror movies had a pretty good run but this is definitely one of those textbook throwaway January horror releases that we have become accustomed to.

Missing

When her mother disappears while on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend, June's search for answers is hindered by international red tape. Stuck thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, June creatively uses all the latest technology at her fingertips to try and find her before it's too late. However, as she digs ever deeper, her digital sleuthing soon raises more questions than answers.

This was a decent watch.  Very much like Searching a few years back.  Unfortunately for me the looking at a bunch of apps and computer or phone screens takes away from all of it and pretty much kills the suspense.   It also makes me not want to look at any screens - including the one I'm using right now - for a while after seeing a movie like this.  

I would somewhat recommend this to people.  The current tik tok generation will certainly love it but the older one would probably prefer more of a straight forward suspense movie.

Infinity Pool

Guided by a seductive and mysterious woman, a couple on vacation venture outside the resort grounds and find themselves in a culture filled with violence, hedonism and untold horror. A tragic accident soon leaves them facing a zero tolerance policy for crime: either you'll be executed, or, if you're rich enough to afford it, you can watch yourself die instead.

This was another one of those artsy gory movies.  I wouldn't remotely say that it was scary at any point but it was like a twisted and artsier version of the Purge with much more gore.  I never know how to fully feel about artsy gore or horror movies.  It just feels kind of weird.  Mia Goth has really become the queen of these kinds of movies at this point though.  

I would sort of recommend people seeing this.  It's not a must see by any means.  It is disturbing and keeps your attention but is a pretty great watch even though the artsy edge to it makes it weird.

Women Talking

Women Talking takes place shortly after members of the fictional Mennonite community of Molotschna learn that the rape of many of its women over the previous two years has been committed not by demons or devils, but by male colonists, after using an animal anaesthetic to incapacitate the women.

This was a very great and disturbing content movie.   Its terrifying to think about how something like absolutely has happened and probably much closer to our time then when this was based.  I liked seeing the women communicate and work together but it still was very upsetting hearing all the different psychologies interacting with each other.  

I would definitely recommend people checking this out just because it is a necessary eye opening kind of watch although it really feels like you are watching a play.

House Party

Aspiring club promoters and best buddies Damon and Kevin are barely keeping things together. Out of money, down on their luck and about to lose the roofs over their heads, they need a huge windfall to make their problems go away. They soon decide to host the party of the year at an exclusive mansion, which just happens to belong to none other than NBA superstar LeBron James. What could go wrong?

I was a huge fan of the first movie.  I remember seeing it in theaters and very much enjoying it.  I was annoyed when I heard of the existence of this movie but decided to give it a shot.  After 40 minutes of not even smiling once forget laughing I pulled the plug and left.  Maybe it got better. . . . . . . . . but I couldn't doubt that any more if I tried.  

I would not recommend anyone bothering with this.  It's a waste of time and another massively insulting remake.

Plane

Pilot Brodie Torrance saves passengers from a lightning strike by making a risky landing on a war-torn island -- only to find that surviving the landing was just the beginning. When dangerous rebels take most of the passengers hostage, the only person Torrance can count on for help is Louis Gaspare, an accused murderer who was being transported by the FBI.

This is basically your textbook Gerard Butler action movie.  Instead of in the White House or whatever its a plane in a an ungoverned country.  Completely formula from start to finish.  That being said I have always been okay with turn off your brain action movies as long as they keep you interested enough and this one did that.  

I would lukewarmly recommend this movie to action movie fans.  As long as you don't overthink it at all the movie is a decent watch.  

M3gan

M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a lifelike doll that's programmed to be a child's greatest companion and a parent's greatest ally. Designed by Gemma, a brilliant roboticist, M3GAN can listen, watch and learn as it plays the role of friend and teacher, playmate and protector. When Gemmabecomes the unexpected caretaker of her 8-year-old niece, she decides to give the girl an M3GAN prototype, a decision that leads to unimaginable consequences.

This movie is a testament to how a good trailer can create the best buzz for a movie.  The second I saw this I was in.  Didn't care if it was gonna be good or if it was going to be an entertaining train wreck.   It just immediately sucked you in.  The movie was pretty good.  It took a little too long to build things up and would have been a bit better if the crazy last 15 minutes or so could have been spaced out a bit more.   But even with those complaints its still a very watchable and enjoyable movie.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.  It is an enjoyable creepy movie and basically this generation's Child's Play.  

A Man Called Otto

When a lively young family moves in next door, grumpy widower Otto Anderson meets his match in a quick-witted, pregnant woman named Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world upside down.

Every once and a while a very simple emotionally charged movie hits you at exactly the right time.  This is one of those movies.  I absolutely loved this movie.  I loved how real it felt.  I loved how genuine and random all the characters were.  I loved how it all came together and how the background info was told.  I loved the overall journey.  

I would absolutely recommend people checking this movie out.  I hope that it emotionally hooks and resonates as much with others as it did with me.