What can I say that hasn't already been said? This movie is an outstanding accomplishment. Weaving so many stories together so seamlessly while still being approachable to casual fans is a feat that should not be taken for granted. The ending is just perfect. Both Captain America and Iron Man got amazing sendoffs that will … Continue reading Avengers: Endgame – Quick Thoughts
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The Curse of La Llorona – Quick Thoughts
The Curse of La Llorona is a series of dumb-ass decisions duct taped together to form a film. Despite this story being based off of Mexican folk tales and taking place in Mexico, the main family is white. There is no explanation. The fact that this movie is in the Conjuring Universe is one of … Continue reading The Curse of La Llorona – Quick Thoughts
The Missing Link – Quick Thoughts
LAIKA is one of my favorite movie studios working today. Coraline, ParaNorman, and Kubo and the Two Strings are some of the best animated movies I've ever seen. (Boxtrolls is fine.) But LAIKA has never done well financially. When they announced The Missing Link, an adventure movie with the studios first all-star cast, I thought … Continue reading The Missing Link – Quick Thoughts
Hellboy (2019) – Quick Thoughts
This movie, man. This movie's something. I was extremely excited for this movie. The casting of David Harbour is inspired and that second trailer kicked ass. When the embargo dropped, and the nasty reviews started trickling in, I was worried, but I still had hope. It couldn't be that bad, right? So I saw it … Continue reading Hellboy (2019) – Quick Thoughts
Shazam! – Quick Thoughts
Whoopsies! Bad opinion alert! Avert your eyes! Shazam! is my favorite superhero movie of the year so far. Even though it is first and foremost a comedy, (and it sure delivers on that front) Shazam! has a really effective emotional center to it. The depiction of the foster family feels genuine and it grounds the movie … Continue reading Shazam! – Quick Thoughts
Pet Semetary – Quick Thoughts
If I could describe Pet Semetary in one word, it would be competent. It ticks all the boxes: pretty good performances, compelling cinematography, a well done screenplay. But it does so in an uninspired manner. There are some great ideas and scenes sprinkled throughout, but in the end, the thing i remember most about this … Continue reading Pet Semetary – Quick Thoughts
Dumbo – Quick Thoughts
I forgot most of this movie the second I walked out of it. The theme park is cool, the child acting is most definitely not. 5/10
Us – Quick Thoughts
Us isn't as tight a package as Jordan Peele's debut film Get Out, but it is still a masterclass of filmmaking that is as fun as it is thought-provoking. Lupita Nyong'o delivers the best performance of the year so far. Also, that remix of I've Got 5 On It kicks all the ass. 9/10
Five Feet Apart – Quick Thoughts
It's a little cute, and Cole Sprouse surprised me with his acting chops, but there is nothing that this movie does better than The Fault in Our Stars. The movie also seems to be building to an ending that just doesn't happen. My guess is that the original ending didn't test well and was hastily … Continue reading Five Feet Apart – Quick Thoughts
Captain Marvel – Quick Thoughts
A perfectly fine origin story that is in line with the original Thor in terms of tone and quality. Space Ben Mendelson and young Nick Fury take it up from a meh to a good. Pretty weak compared to the other movies in Phase 3. 7/10
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