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Spy x Family – Mission 24: The Role of a Mother and Wife / Shopping With Friends
Spy x Family Mission 24 delivers one of its memorable moments between Loid and Yor Forger which leaves fans in tears. After the tennis match with Nightfall aka Fiona, it’s been weighing heavy on Yor’s mind whether Loid would be replacing her or if she was even good enough to be his wife. Overhearing this, Loid takes the necessary measures to bond with Yor over a couple of drinks on a night out just the two of them, however, Yor is constantly overthinking things. Yor feels that her use has reached its limit, even so, she wants Loid and Anya to be happy but can’t find the words to tell…
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R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned
Jeffrey Donovan, Penelope Mitchell and Richard Blake star in the second installment of R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned by director Paul Leyden. Now I think it’s only fair that I mention that I have not watched the original film featuring Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges which was released in 2013, however, after receiving mixed reactions on it, I thought why not watch the second seeing as it does not include any of the prequel cast and how could a action/comedy possibly hurt in any way. Roy Pulsipher a late sheriff is recruited by the R.I.P.D. after his death and is returned to Earth to save humanity from…
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See How They Run
Director Tom George debuts his first feature-length Hollywood blockbuster film – See How They Run, starring Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan. The film was released on the 9th of September 2022 by distributor Walt Disney Pictures with a trailer that seems to reveal that this may be a Wes Anderson sort, however, after watching it that is sadly not the case. In 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When a world-weary inspector and an eager rookie constable take on the case, they find themselves thrown into a puzzling whodunit within the…
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Slumberland
Come along and join Jason Momoa and Marlow Barkley as they explore the dream world known as Slumberland. Directed by Francis Lawrence, who is better known for his sharp directorial skills in blockbuster films such as “Constantine” and “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 & 2”, Francis Lawrence returns to the big screen with his latest fantasy/adventure, Slumberland. However, is it worth watching, or will it simply put you to sleep instead? Let’s dive into the review. A young girl named Nemo, played by Marlow Barkley discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw Flip, played by Jason Momoa, they…
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Amsterdam
Director David O. Russell, better known for his work on movies such as “American Hustle” and “Joy” has returned with his latest directorial project in Amsterdam. Released on the 7th of October 2022, the events within the movie are said to be based on true events, featuring an overload of prestigious names like Christian Bale, John David Washington, Margot Robbie, Taylor Swift, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rami Malek, Robert De Niro, and Chris Rock. However, is it worth the watch? Let’s dive into the review. Set in the ‘1930s, we follow three friends, a doctor Burt Berendsen played by Christian Bale, a lawyer Harold Woodsman by John David Washington, and…
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Me Time
Kevin Hart returns to another Netflix production set, this time teaming up with Mark Wahlberg and Regina Hall in Me Time. Directed by John Hamburg best known for his film directing talent on movies such as “I Love You, Man” and “Why Him”. “Me Time” becomes John Hamburg’s latest buddy-comedy which was released on the 26th of August 2022 by distributor Netflix with a runtime of just over 1h 41mins. We follow the life of Sonny Fisher, a hard-working stay-at-home dad that’s been offered a week away from his family in years and uses this opportunity to reconnect with his best friend, Huck Dembo, who threatens to turn…
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Day Shift
Vampires strike again in – Day Shift by director J. J. Perry featuring Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Dave Franco. A hard-working, blue-collar dad, Bud Jablonski played by Jamie Foxx is trying, by all means, to keep his family together in the tough economy of California, going so far as to keep his pool cleaning gig as a front, when in truth, his a part of an international organization of vampire hunters. One day during his hunting routines, Bud Jablonski hunts down a couple of vampires, not aware of the consequences that will follow. Is this just another vampire remake or is it worth watching? Whether or…
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Bullet Train
Director David Leitch best known for his work on “300” and “John Wick” makes his return to cinema, on a crazy action comedy – Bullet Train. Five assassins from across the entire globe, aboard a fast-moving bullet train only to discover that their missions have something in common. Even though all five assassins are on the same train, each has come abroad for their specific reason but what gives this film its brilliant twist is that all of them are connected, whether they know it or not. Bullet Train first hit theatres worldwide on the 5th of August 2022, featuring an All-Star phenomenal cast by the names of Brad Pitt,…
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Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
After much deliberation with my consciousness, I have decided to watch – Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank by directors Rob Minkoff, Mark Koetsier, and Chris Bailey. The film itself was released on the 15th of July 2022 by distributing companies – Nickelodeon Movies, Paramount Pictures, and Huayi Brothers which should speak for itself, however, the reviews online kept me from watching it right away. I was so excited when I read about who would be at the helm of this film, as it’s from the directors that have worked on giants like “The Lion King”, “Oliver and Company” and so much more, movies that I grew up watching…
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Thor: Love and Thunder
Director Taika Waititi returns with vengeance on the fourth installment of Thor: Love and Thunder, leaving many fans astonished and perplexed. “Thor: Love and Thunder” was released on the 6th of July 2022 with a runtime of one hour and fifty-eight minutes by distributing companies: Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. With an exciting extended super cast from Guardians of the Galaxy, Matt Damon, and Russell Crowe, “Thor: Love and Thunder” is targeted at both children and adults blended perfectly with a mixture of comedy, adventure, and action. In this film, Thor enlists the aid of King Valkyrie and Might Thor after Gorr -The God Butcher played by…
