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May 31, 20231 min read
F9 (2021)
A lot of the drama in these films really stems from Dom’s family. There is Letty, his kid, and now his brother. They are all catalysts...
May 30, 20231 min read
Jonah Hex (2010)
This movie had a lot going for it, but it felt so hollow. There was a lot of talent on the cast but there were only 3 slightly...
May 29, 20231 min read
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
This movie proved the MCU was going to have range in story. The WWII aesthetic mixed with the idealistic version of patriotism makes you...
May 28, 20231 min read
About My Father (releases 5/26/23)
This movie isn't bad, but it felt like your run-of-the-mill "meet the dysfunctional family" rom-com. There were some genuine funny...
May 27, 20231 min read
The Little Mermaid (released 5/26/23)
I was today years old when I released The Little Mermaid is a fish out of water story. The movie was meh and as far as my memory of the...
May 26, 20231 min read
The Machine (released 5/26/23)
This movie was actually better than I expected. I thought it was just going to be this ridiculous action comedy, which it was. But it...
May 25, 20231 min read
Hobbs and Shaw (2019)
This movie was way too generic. It also showed how much power The Rock was starting to develop in Hollywood. There were also cameos that...
May 24, 20231 min read
The Fate of the Furious (2017)
I really liked this one. The betrayal of the team’s leader. The stakes and mystery of why he is even doing it. The villain is still a...
May 23, 20231 min read
Watchmen (2009)
This movie has 3 things: style, themes, and sex appeal. There are a lot of people who love The Watchmen and honestly, I have a hard time...
May 22, 20231 min read
X-Men: First Class (2011)
This was a much more story driven X-men movie and it was a solid movie. It managed to avoid the prequel trap of false stakes and just...
May 20, 20231 min read
Kandahar (released 5/26/23)
I don’t think I’ve seen a more soulless action movie in my life. The main character’s motivations are generic and thin. The film has...
May 19, 20231 min read
Fast X (released 5/19/23)
These movies really do be getting better and better. The biggest win for this movie is hands down, Jason Mamoa. He is basically a Jack...
May 18, 20232 min read
Furious 7 (2015)
This was my first time watching this movie so I was able to see this without The Dark Knight effect. Essentially, I was able to see it...
May 17, 20231 min read
Fast and Furious 6 (2013)
I wonder how many more movies until we reach the leap from a GTA vibe to a Saints Row vibe. I feel this movie was full GTA 5 wild. Still...
May 16, 20231 min read
The Spirit (2008)
Stylistically, this movie is fantastic. It’s a fun, over-the-top superhero movie. The plot is ok and very heavy-handed at times. This is...
May 15, 20231 min read
Thor (2011)
I honestly went into this thinking my score was going to be in the low 70s at best. I never adored the movie, but I couldn't find much to...
May 14, 20232 min read
Movie releases from 5/12/23
This week's movies were a super weak lineup and I almost didn't want to post my reviews. As a compromise, I put all three in one post in...
May 11, 20231 min read
Fast 5 (2011)
I guess this was the movie they said “Screw it, let’s have some fun.” This time around we get one long heist plan with some bounty...
May 10, 20231 min read
Fast and Furious (2009)
This was a much better version of the first movie. It is continuing the franchise’s build to bigger and bigger set pieces. This is also...
May 9, 20232 min read
The Dark Knight (2008)
A good story has three acts. Any great trilogy in history will follow the general formula for that structure. The first act is...
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