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Twisted Metal
Ladies and gentlemen, get your engines ready because today we’ll be reviewing Twisted Metal featuring Anthony Mackie, based on the vehicular combat video games published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Released on the 27th of June 2023 by distributors Peacock and Stan, Twisted Metal promises to deliver an exciting, out-of-the-ordinary blend of insanity close to the likes of moves such as “Mad Max” and “Death Race”. The premise follows John Doe, a motormouthed outsider with no memory of his past, who is offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make his wish of finding community come true, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. With the…
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One Piece
One Piece’s live-action adaptation steals the world by storm quickly becoming one of Netflix’s most successful series, ranking in at #1 in more than 86 countries upon its release. The Live-action adaptation was released on the 31st of August 2023 by creators Steven Maeda and Matt Owens by distributor Netflix, based on the manga series of the same name by its author Eiichiro Oda. In a seafaring world, a young pirate captain by the name of “Monkey D. Luffy” sets out with his crew to attain the title of Pirate King, and to discover the mythical treasure known as ‘One Piece. Is this another live-action adaptation that will sink due…
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One Piece 1076 – “The World that Luffy Wants”
One Piece 1076 – “The World That Luffy Wants” has finally been released worldwide and this episode has been highly anticipated as the clash between Luffy and Kaido reaches its legendary erupting point. However, before we get to see the winner that to the 4-year-long running Arc, we’re given a brief yet detailed perspective into the life of Kaido, from the early age of ten. Kaido had been born into a country that was already struggling to pay their heavenly tribute to the celestial dragons resulting in the kingdom waging war against it’s own people to make ends meet even at the cost of selling off it’s most promising warrior,…
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider Verse
Miles Morales webs his way into the history books with the EPIC second installment of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers & Justin K. Thompson. Released on the 2nd of June 2023 by distributor Sony Pictures Releasing, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a computer-animated film featuring a phenomenal cast such as the likes of Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, and many more. The premise follows Miles Morales as he catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a…
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The Cloned Tyrone
With all the conspiracies out and about regarding Jamie Foxx being a clone – They Cloned Tyrone could not have been released at a more convenient time. Released on the 21st of July 2023 by distributor Netflix, They Cloned Tyrone is a blend of comedy, mystery, and a touch of sci-fi that will keep you glued to your seat in tears of joy. The premise follows a series of eerie events that thrusts an unlikely trio dealing in shady nighty activities onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy in this pulpy mystery caper. The film features John Boyega, Jamie Foxx, and Teyonah Parris. Directed by Juel Taylor, who’s most…
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One Piece Episode 1071: Luffy’s Peak – Attained! Gear 5
IT’S THAT TIME, Ladies AND Gentlemen, that moment we’ve all been waiting for since the beginning of the year – One Piece Episode 1071: Luffy’s Peak – Attained! Gear 5!!!! I’ll be diving right into the review as I don’t want to waste any more time than I already have and my-oh-my what a spectacular episode it was. The episode begins right where we last left off – with an unconscious Luffy laying dead on the ground as his heart begins beating to the tune of the Drums of Liberation, and whilst this is happening, Luffy is releasing an unprecedented amount of Haki, so much so that he splits the…
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3
Marvel Studios and Director James Gunn bring back the fun, heartfelt, and pure comedic genius in Guardian of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Featuring our favorite heroes of the galaxy, the film was released on the 5th of May 2023 by distributor Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, receiving a barrage of positive reviews throughout all social media platforms. The premise continues from where we last left off with a broken-hearted Peter Quill played by Chris Pratt, who’s still reeling from the loss of Gamora when an unexpected Adam Warlock starts causing chaos – resulting in Peter Quill rallying his team to defend the universe and one of their own – a…
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Witness the marvelous adaptation of the popular role-play game Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves starring Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez. Released on the 31st of March 2023 by distributor Paramount Pictures across the globe, Dungeons & Dragons, or “D&D” for short is directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. The premise follows a charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embarking 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’ll be upfront and state that I have never played Dungeons & Dragons, however, I have heard about it throughout the…
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Brace yourself for a heart-pumping, visually captivating, and spontaneous adventure in – The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Featuring nothing but the best in voiceovers from a phenomenal cast starting with Jack Black, Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day and so much more. Adapted from Nintendo’s Mario video game franchise, The Super Mario Bros. Movie was released on the 5th of April 2023 by distributor Universal Pictures, and produced by Nintendo and Illumination Entertainment. The film features an origin story for the brothers Mario and Luigi, Italian-American plumbers who are transported to an alternate world and become entangled in a battle between the Mushroom Kingdom, led by Princess Peach voiced by…
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Mummies
Come and Wonder at Juan Jesús García Galocha’s directorial debut with the – Mummies, featuring voiceovers by Joe Thomas, Eleanor Tomlinson, and Sean Bean. Released on the 24th of February 2023 in Spain and selected theatres in the United States by distributor Warner Bros. Pictures. Mummies embark on the story of three mummies – Thut, Nefer, and Sebhek who end up in present-day London and embark on a journey in search of an old ring belonging to the Royal Family of the Pharoah, stolen by the ambitious archaeologist Lord Carnaby. The mummies end up in several hilarious situations as they try to understand and adapt to 21st-century London in an…
