The Marvels is not perfect for Marvel Cinematic Universe standards, but it is still a fun and enjoyable film!!!

Real Rating:

3.5 Regurgitating Cats

What I Like:

-This film was very light hearted and fun, it was boring, not even for a minute, the whole using your power and switching off things was fun to see
-The acting was great as well, most notably for me was Iman Vellani as Kamala Kahn or Ms. Marvel, her teenage vibe and realizing her role as a superhero with her family accepting her for who she is, is such great character development

The So So:

-After the first Captain Marvel, it was definitely a big tonal shift for this film, to me it can be a good thing, where it is not heavy handed on certain themes, and show how powerful she can be, but also lost the seriousness of a cosmic superhero with all the stakes, it even made a post Secret Invasion Nick Fury a little too light hearted for my liking
-Dar-Benn may seem like a typical old villain we have seen already, but her reasonings can be relatable to her obsession with certain things, but it didn’t seem the stakes were too high for us to be intimidated by this villain
-This film may have showed what we can expect in the future of the MCU, with some exciting stuff, but I still didn’t feel hyped with the whole Multiverse Saga, at least not yet

What I Didn’t Like:

-I felt the story was rushed, it is like it goes from one thing to another with its lack of transitions or some time for us to think, it just immediately goes quick before we can think on what just happened
-The new characters introduced in this film barely had any screen time for us to care

Overall:

For Marvel Cinematic Universe standards, it is not one of the greats. With that said, it is still a fun film for us to sit back and enjoy. The light heartedness of it all can be a breathe of fresh air, and not be taken too seriously which can be bad thing too. Regardless, Kamala Kahn has become one of my favorite characters recently, and I’m looking forward to see what the MCU has in store for her. As for this Multiverse Saga, though there are some things to get excited about, I’m still not as hyped for it. At least not yet!!!

Real Rating:

3.5 Regurgitating Cats

The Holdovers may be a typical coming of age film of sorts, but it has the strongest acting I’ve seen so far!!!

Real Rating:

4 Boarding Schools

What I Like:

-The acting is the strongest point of this film, Paul Giamatti was great, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph was sensational, even Dominic Sessa showed some true potential
-I also liked the old school feel that director Alexander Payne executed on this, it gave a different vibe, even showing how Boston looked in 1970

The So So:

-This was a coming of age movie of sorts, not just for the student, but for the teacher and cook as well, it can be predictable and slow at times, but when events go down, it was enjoyable to watch, the fact that this happened in a span of two weeks was interesting enough to see

What I Didn’t Like:

-How it all ended seemed too rash for my liking, yes I can understand for the sake of the story, but I felt it ended on a bleak note

Overall:

It can be a feel good, coming of age, Christmas movie per say. However the character depth and strong acting really gave this film some substance for us to understand and enjoy. The vibe and setting really brings out a different feeling than usual. Yes it may ended a little bleak, but overall it was an enjoyable watch!!!

Real Rating:

4 Dormitory Schools

The Killer may have some moments, but it can lag at times!!!

Real Rating:

4 Narrating Assassins

What I Like:

-It does have some moments, the fight scenes are very grounded and gritty, and some of the chase scenes and the kill moments can be surprising and thrilling
-It is tense and thrilling at times, especially when he is targeting somebody

The So So:

-Michael Fassbender does well in his role as the assassin, The Killer, but the neo-noir setting, and him talking to himself can get old very quickly

What I Didn’t Like:
-The theme just didn’t 100% work for me, it was too slow most of the times, and I can lose focus until some good actually happens

Overall:

It is a different type of film about an assassin. However, the whole neo-noir theme just got old very quickly. At the very least the tense scenes, action and fight scenes, and other thrilling things make it fun to watch. With all that said, it is not great, but good enough to watch it on Netflix!!!

Real Rating:

4 Narrating Assassins

(Sidenote: Talk to Me – This horror film actually has some story and character depth. Even though I think the premise is pretty dumb, it makes up for it for writing an interesting narrative. I also give it credit for creating scary scenes without jump scares. Overall, an interesting horror film!!!
Real Rating: 3.5 Handshakes)

Pain Hustlers started well with their theme and buildup, but the payoff was way too subpar for me to care!!!

Real Rating:

2.5 Pharmaceuticals

What I Like:

-The premise of this story, the theme, and the execution of this film made it very interesting, it got me engaged, and wanted to know what will happen next

The So So:

-The acting was a hit or miss for me, I enjoyed Chris Evans, but I thought Emily Blunt was too bland, I didn’t really feel her emotions, even Andy Garcia was hard for me to take serious, and these are good actors that I’m critiquing

What I Didn’t Like:

-By the time it reached it climax, I was already bored out of my mind, it ended like a slog, the execution went from A level to B level, and the characters were not that interesting for me to care on what happens with them, it just didn’t became interesting anymore

Overall:

It got my attention, then decided not to care on what is keeping my attention, and then it lost my attention. I really thought there was going to be something in this, but in the end, it was really nothing. The acting was subpar for me, especially with a cast like that. It could’ve been more, but it feels like it got lazy in the end. No wonder it ended up on Netflix!!!

Real Rating:

2.5 Pharmaceuticals

Five Nights at Freddy’s is all too familiar, but this one had a somewhat thought provoking story!!!

Real Rating:

3 Creepy Animatronics

What I Like:

-It is creepy enough to get my attention

The So So:

-The story does have some depth and good character development, with that said, it is very predictable and needed to rely on its creepiness to make it good enough

What I Didn’t Like:

-The tone and theme reminded me of another film called Willy’s Wonderland, only Willy’s Wonderland was more entertaining, while this film has a better storyline, I bet if the latter wasn’t created, this would be a lot more entertaining
-I feel like this fim needed to be more bloody to make it work better

Overall:

I have not played the video game so I can’t make any comparisons. As a movie alone, it is creepy and with some story depth. However, with Willy’s Wonderland already premiering and its predictability it could’ve been better. If I have to compare, which I am, I was more entertained seeing Nicolas Cage beating these animatronics than Josh Hutcherson running away from them. Regardless, I believe this might fulfill fans of the game!!!

Real Rating:

3 Creepy Animatronics

Old Dads may have a point to make, but the writing and lack of cohesiveness really makes it intolerable!!!

Real Rating:

2.5 Dads Over 40

What I Like:

-I saw potential with Bill Burr as a director, I thought his execution was fine and he will learn to be even better in the future

The So So:

-The comedy was hit and miss, there were some jokes that made me laugh, but some jokes were cringy or not funny

What I Didn’t Like:

-I get the main point of this film, but the way they wrote it for this point didn’t quite work, it just made it look like jerks, I believe their point would’ve been better if the writing had a bit more heart, and less jerkiness
-The lack of transitions, just made it look out of touch, I felt like it was all over the place, and the lack of cohesiveness just didn’t felt like a movie with a point

Overall:

When you need to make a point in the film, even a controversial one, you have to do it right. If not, it makes you look bad. I do give credit to Bill Burr and his effort as a director, but he needs to realize that it is a movie more than a comedy special. I get the point they were trying to make, I just wish the writing and execution was better, because it made them seem more unlikable than funny!!!

Real Rating:

2.5 Dads Over 40

(Sidenote: The Blackening – This is comedic satire about black culture in horror films. I get the satire, and think for the most part the writing was good though predictable in the end. The comedy aspect, I thought it was subpar. I barely laughed at lot of their jokes, and thought the execution could be better. Other than that, it is entertaining to watch at home!!!
Real Rating: 3 Arrows)

Killers of the Flower Moon may be too long, but the story is fascinating to watch and think!!!

Real Rating:

4 Flies

What I Like:

-The acting was great mainly Leonardo DiCaprio as the often delusional guy who marries a wealthy Native, and the problems ensue, and Robert De Niro as the manipulating mastermind of the Osage Murders, he was calm and but he was a bad guy, it is fascinating how his character was developed
-The story is a true story of what happened during that era with the Natives who discovered oil in their reservation that made them wealthy, and how white people try to manipulate it to their own, it is a tragedy, but interesting to see
-I liked the different take on an epilogue, it was a breath of fresh air

The So So:

-The movie is long, director Martin Scorsese really likes to push it with time, but at least it wasn’t boring, there were some slow points but it was minimal, but three and a half hours in a movie theater (4 hours if you include trailers) can be brutal to your bladder

What I Didn’t Like:

-Back to being too long, there were some parts that could’ve been cut down, it didn’t have to be that long

Overall:

Despite my disdain of how long it is, it is a good movie and Martin Scorsese at his finest. The story and acting was top notch, and a good story for us to think how bad and manipulative people can be. The emotion, and thrills are there, but expressed in a different and more realistic tone. That is something I can appreciate!!!

Real Rating:

4 Flies

The Burial may follow all the legal drama tropes, but it is still a fine film to watch at the relaxation of your own home!!!

Real Rating:

4 Funeral Homes

What I Like:

-What really made this film is the acting, most notably Jaime Foxx as lawyer Willie E. Gary, Foxx did a tremendous job playing a lawyer and really did seem like he was actually a lawyer before, Tommy Lee Jones and Jurnee Smollett were great as well

The So So:

-It is a legal drama based on a true story, but it does follow all the legal drama tropes that make it very predictable, however, I thought the pacing made it engaging for me to follow easily without the excessive legal jargon and what not, and made it to a compelling story

What I Didn’t Like:

-It was a little heavy handed on the themes of race and capitalist issues since it was set in the deep south

Overall:

I really enjoyed this film. Unlike most legal dramas, it wasn’t heavy on the lawyer talk which can get boring. It actually flowed very well, and made it easy for me to follow the main storyline. Yes, it does follow a lot of the legal drama tropes that makes it predictable, but it wasn’t boring or slow whatsoever. The acting made it even more entertaining, especially Jaime Foxx whose charisma never made it boring. It may be heavy handed on their political themes, but it is a perfect movie to watch at home!!!

Real Rating:

4 Funeral Homes

(Sidenote: The Machine – This film is just Bert Kreischer being his comedic self. To me, the comedy wasn’t funny enough. The story didn’t make sense, and I can only take so much of seeing Bert Kreischer being shirtless. My only question is, how the heck they got Mark Hamill to do this film?!?!?!
Real Rating: 2.5 Russian Mobs)

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie does it job in entertaining little kids, but a little bonus for adults to somewhat enjoy!!!

Real Rating:

3.5 Superhero Catch Phrases

What I Like:

-If you want to have your kids entertained, this is the perfect movie for your kids to enjoy, even if they are not PAW Patrol fans, they will enjoy it
-The voice cameos are a nice plus

The So So:

-As for the adults watching this, the story can be super thin and very predictable, but the animation and comedy can put a smile on your face

What I Didn’t Like:

-As I said before, the story and development is super thin and very predictable

Overall:

I guess I’m a sucker for superhero movies, cuz I somewhat enjoyed watching it. I know the kids, especially the PAW Patrol fans will love it. Even though it is not the perfect movie, bottomline, you get what you pay for. For me, it was fun comparing the PAW Patrol’s super powers to the heroes we love today!!!

Real Rating:

3.5 Superhero Catch Phrases

The Creator is graphically great, but this sci-fi film follows way too many tropes!!!

Real Rating:

3.5 Simulants

What I Like:

-When it comes to their action and CGI, it was a marvel to see, the blend of practical and special effects seemed flawless
-The acting was great too, most notably John David Washington, he showed a lot of great emotion during his endeavor with this film, and his character can be tragically touching to watch and relate
-The sound editing made it flow authentically

The So So:

-For a little bit, their transitions from the past to present can be a little confusing, but once you get used to it, it can get less distracting

What I Didn’t Like:

-If you are a fan of sci-fi films, you have to be disappointed with the same cliched old story (maybe not, but at least for me), it was predictable to a T, the journey may be good to watch, but you know what is going to happen which made it less and less thrilling and effective

Overall:

I give credit for an awesome sci-fi, droids vs humans, war spectacle it puts up. That alone makes it worth it to watch on IMAX. With that being said, the story is really the same old story. The tropes they do makes it very predictable from the start. When it is predictable, it loses its effectiveness and thrills that make it worthwhile. Yes it is good for the eye, but not for the thrill. At the very least, John David Washington’s acting can carry it to make it an emotional watch at the very least!!!

Real Rating:

3.5 Simulants