Sonic the Hedgehog 2

POSITIVES

  • Did you enjoy the first one? Well, I think you will like this one too, as it offers an entertaining story that isn’t afraid to go into random plot directions to keep things exciting. 

  • Cast is solid. Ben Schwartz, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Idris Elba, Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, plus many more. They embrace who their characters are, and go all in. Sonic & Tails. Sonic & Knuckles. Sonic & Robotnik. Sonic & Tom. Those character interactions and relationships are one of the best elements of this movie, and the cast helps a lot there. 

  • With Sonic and his quick wisecracking, Robotnik and his insane wackiness, running-jokes, alternative ways to say shit without saying shit, fun gaming easter eggs, pop culture references, plus the whole premise in general that is pretty out there, the humor, comedy, and light-hearted tone of the movie should keep you amused. 

  • One-upping the first movie, this one gives you multiple locations and scenarios for some entertaining scenes and sequences. Sonic vs Knuckles. That battle with the Russians. Hawaii! That final battle that should make the video game fan in you smiling. Plus more! I’m going to give a shout out to the soundtrack too while I’m at it! 

  • Loved the themes presented in the movie. I truly feel like they are the kind of things a 10 Year old kid should hear and learn, when they are watching this. 

NEGATIVES

  • Is there a thing as the CG being too realistic for these cartoon characters, but without it being too realistic? At some points, the uncanny valley feeling just creeps in.  

  • Is there also such a thing as too many pop culture references? Olive Garden is one thing, but don’t play a drinking game when they reference pop culture because you will be too passed out drunk to finish the movie. 

  • Is the use of plot conveniences to move the story along simple efficient screenwriting or just lazy? 

  • Is the cartoon level juvenile humor just perfect for this movie, or keeps it from being for everybody’s kind of entertainment? 

  • Is there a need to have characters like Wade or Stone or Randall be in this movie, when their roles are kinda underused and kinda thankless?  

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - watched it IN THEATERS

Moonshot

POSITIVES

  • A romantic-comedy premise with a space travel setting? Meet cutes and awkward encounters? That’s a combo that works really well in this movie. 

  • The quirky, comedic, clever dialogue is really entertaining here. Plus the human - A.I. interactions just delighted me. Bantering with robots! 

  • Fantastic cast here. Cole Sprouse as Walt is a ball of charming energy, Lana Condor as Sophie is adorably serious and anxious. Plus all that wonderful supporting cast, from Michelle Buteau, Emily Rudd, Mason Gooding, Zach Braff, to Jac Huberman as Angie / Cornelia the A.I. voice, and Peter Woodward as Gary the Robot. .

  • One of the main reasons this is a fun movie to check out, is the oil and water relationship between Sophie and Walt which perfectly carries the plot. 

  • Commentary on fixing Earth's trash problem, and about class inequalities, is very Wall-E and I’m all in. 

NEGATIVES

  • It's not your most original narrative and you kinda know where it's going. 

  • Some unbelievable plot developments. Don't let that distract you too much. 

  • Not exactly your big budget sci-fi movie, and it shows. 

  • Besides space travel, the future tech presented isn't very sci-fi inspired. 

  • Is that an old iPhone or iPad that they're using in the future?! 

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Moonshot - watched it on HBO MAX

The Bubble

POSITIVES

  • Irreverent comedy about making a movie in a quarantine bubble during a pandemic. You down for all the meta? 

  • It's unflattering perspective on entertainers and the entertainment industry is very amusing. I'm pretty sure you'll at least either chuckle at some of the references. 

  • Kudos to the ensemble cast (and all the cameo) for just making an effort with the roles given to them. Some of them even excel at it. Karen Gillan, Fred Armisen, Samson Kayo, Peter Serafinowicz, Harry Trevaldwyn, Guz Khan, Keegan-Michael Key, Pedro Pascal, Nick Donald, plus several more.  

  • There are several entertaining montages here. Those fun footage from Cliff Beasts 6. Especially that one scene where they are climbing a cliff. That chain of command Zoom call. Movie actually does have some enjoyable scenes to check out. 

  • Best aspect of this movie is its acknowledgement of the non-entertainment crew and assistants in how they deal with the actors. Wished the movie was more on that actually. 

NEGATIVES

  • augh! Another movie that heavily acknowledges the pandemic. Maybe it's too soon to be laughing at jokes surrounding that subject? 

  • At a certain point, you're probably going to get exhausted with how self-aware this movie is with its satirical nature to the premise. Cringe. So much cringe. 

  • I get that TikTok is relevant and all, but damn did I not find those social media scenes entertaining. 

  • The moments that refer to the real world issues seem too much like throwaway performative additions to the narrative. I mean. I mean why bother then? 

  • Watching this movie on Netflix, at one point I noticed that I'm not half way through it yet, and I'm all "I'M NOT HALF WAY THROUGH THIS YET??!!!" 

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The Bubble - watched it on NETFLIX

Morbius

POSITIVES

  • If you’re looking for a nostalgic, straight to Blockbuster video, B-movie level storytelling, that is a human monster creature feature to pass the time, then this might fit that bill. 

  • The best thing this movie does is how it depicts those cool vampire powers. 

  • Jared Leto is good as Michael Morpheus. Matt Smith is great hamming it up as Milo. Al Madrigal brings the funny. The cast is generally good. 

  • It’s not a super long movie and squishes in as much plot as it needs with its 144 minutes runtime. 

  • I suppose I’m surprised in myself that I find this as a positive, but hardly anybody seems nonplussed with the fact that this guy has vampire powers. Why should they be? They live in a world where people have super powers. I give the movie some kudos for accepting that fact. 

NEGATIVES

  • This is your basic, unexciting, average, and ho-hum movie. 

  • Dumb screenplay writing. Illogical moments. Contrived manipulative plot turns. 

  • Lame third act. I know I appreciate it not being a 150 minutes superhero-fest, but that’s it?! That’s all it’s going to offer? Then it tosses in those two mind-boggling mid-credits sequences?! 

  • The mish-mash messy looking CG action beats showed promise. That promise it didn’t quite reach. 

  • Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, and Tyrese Gibson deserve better than what they were given to do here. 

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Morbius - watched it IN THEATERS

The Lost City

POSITIVES

  • The combo of Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum as the unlikely pair, going up against the dastardly cartoon villain that is Daniel Radcliffe, in a treasure hunting island adventure, actually makes for a rather likable movie. The adventure aspects in particular are what I really liked. 

  • Playful action set pieces were very enjoyable to watch. From the choreographed physical combat to the chase sequences, plus the visual gags that accompany them. 

  • Appreciated the comedic word play and banter that was present throughout the movie. Those sexual euphamisms happened more often than I thought they would too. Kudos! 

  • Channing Tatum. Bless you for throwing everything in your talent to make your character a fun element to the movie. 

  • Every scene Brad Pitt was in was pure entertainment. But also a big shout out to great work by Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Patti Harrison, and Oscar Nuñez. 

NEGATIVES

  • The comedy was hit or miss, and I would say it was mostly miss.

  • I know that this is supposed to be a “romantic” comedy, but the romance aspect didn’t quite work for me. 

  • Seemed like we got two different versions of the Alan Dash character, and the movie didn’t quite figure out how to properly juggle that. 

  • Felt like Sandra Bullock could have given more life to her Loretta Sage character. It was like she was just walking through her role. 

  • One scene tried to awkwardly justify murder in a comedic way. Just NO to that. Remember how I said that the humor was mostly a miss? 

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The Lost City - watched it IN THEATERS

Flee

POSITIVES

  • An interesting historical and social commentary of a movie, that is part interview based, mixed with dramatic animated recreations, that is based on a true story. Emotional stuff.  

  • Fascinating story about what it's like to be a refugee. The hardship and struggles portrayed just made me so sad and depressed. It’s heartbreaking.

  • Second act in particular is highly engaging seeing where the plot is progressing. 

  • The animation style, mixed with the occasional archival live footage lends this movie a distinctive narrative. Animated Jean Claude Van Damme? 

  • If anything else, I hope this movie educates you on the subject matters presented. 

NEGATIVES 

  • Some people will not necessarily find the appeal of the animation style. 

  • Subject matters are also something that might not interest some people at all. 

  • The almost documentary style might feel boring. 

  • Considering what this movie is about, I honestly wouldn't have minded them removing the more light hearted moments. 

  • Oh no, another subtitled film. I hope that isn't too much of a barrier for you. 

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Flee (Flugt) - watched it on HULU

The Worst Person in the World

POSITIVES

  • An amazing whiplash of plot turns that showcases this movie's compelling narrative, that unfolds in multiple distinct chapters. 

  • Those character dynamics, conversations, and subject matters that are brought up in this movie, are a huge factor of what makes the story engaging. 

  • Visually appealing. Showcasing some great locations in Oslo, Norway. A couple of chapters even takes things up a notch with the visuals that you probably wouldn’t have expected from a movie like this.

  • If you couldn't already figure it out a few chapters in, Renate Rainsve is absolutely spectacular as our lead character Julie. Kudos to Anders Danielsen Lie and Herbert Nordrum for their supporting but highly important roles as well. 

  • This story is quite the journey from beginning until the very end. Provocative and contemplative. If you can see elements of the themes that you can relate with, then it should leave a mark on your thoughts.

NEGATIVES

  • Narrative and pacing isn't going to be for everybody. 

  • They're are lulls in the movie that might make you feel bored and hope for more excitement. 

  • Subject matters are probably going to make some uncomfortable or triggered. 

  • Boobs, penis, and sex. A simple warning to those who mind.  

  • A couple of plot coincidences that seem a little too convenient. 

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The Worst Person In The World (Verdens verste menneske) - watched it on VIDEO ON DEMAND

After Yang

POSITIVES

  • Fascinating world building for this possible future, and the advanced tech of that time, coupled with this insightful and moving story about this family. 

  • Moments. Memories. Perspectives. Loved how the film handles them, and they are a key part of the narrative. Contemplative. Touching even. Emotional stuff. 

  • Interesting themes, philosophy, and ideologies presented here. Real world thoughts we can relate with right now, and sci-fi ideas that we already know are a possibility. 

  • Visually pleasing. Calming to look at even. I also like how it handles the different aspect ratios depending on the context. 

  • THAT family dance competition. Congrats to the cast for performing it. Solid cast overall, kudos to Colin Farrell, Jodie Turner-Smith, Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja, Haley Lu Richardson, plus more. 

NEGATIVES 

  • The slow pacing is not going to be for everybody. People might get bored if they don't find the premise interesting. 

  • There is one significant plot element, and especially one specific scene in particular, that I found highly pretentious. 

  • Faces the limits of trying to make the future look timeless. Questions you will have that you will not get answers for. 

  • I'm sure it's intentional, but it seems like the acting is purposefully subdued. Not a fan of that. 

  • It's just weird to see everybody dressing like they are Asians, especially when they're not. 

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After Yang - watched it on SHOWTIME

The Outfit

POSITIVES

  • Set entirely in one location, we’ve got here an intriguing story of a tailor shop that gets mixed up with the Chicago gangster scene. You’re also going to learn some things about what it takes to make a good suit, and the moments highlighting that is definitely a unique flavor to this film.

  • Despite the limited things you could do in one setting, there are very distinct scenes that move things along. The third act should definitely grab your attention. 

  • The clever writing does all the heavy lifting here, so expect some smart dialogue and fast thinking lines. 

  • Some good plot turns and reveals keeps you on your toes. 

  • As expected, fantastic work by Mark Rylance, but kudos also given to Zoey Deutch, Johnny Flynn, Dylan O'Brien, and Simon Russell Beale. 

NEGATIVES

  • As mentioned, the movie is all set in one location like a bottle episode. So it’s like you are watching a stage show. 

  • Considering the setting, it’s limited in what can be done with the visuals. Not necessarily a huge cinematic experience. 

  • I can already imagine people getting bored by the dry pacing. 

  • There will also be those who just wouldn’t care for the sequences about making a suit or the voice over monologues that come with them. 

  • Some unbelievable plot and character moments took me out of the movie. 

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The Outfit - watched it IN THEATERS

Windfall

POSITIVES

  • Unusual odd suspense thriller about a home invasion robbery that doesn't go the way it usually goes. Seeing where it does go, and the scenarios that happen is part of the fun of watching this. 

  • Jason Segel, Jesse Plemons, and Lily Collins make a great trio. 

  • Dialogue is probably what will stand out the most in this movie. Considering the premise, there are some genuinely interesting things said, but there are also a lot of certain irreverent ridiculousness at some of the other topics discussed. 

  • With all the talking in this film, certain thematic commentaries do come up. Food for thought stuff. 

  • The act of negotiating in what should be a tense and dangerous situation. This movie gleefully breaks all those logical rules. It can be pretty amusing. Kids, don't follow their example. 

NEGATIVES 

  • There will be people who will proclaim "OMG this is so stupid! It's so unbelievable!!!" 

  • Some people may not like some of the topics discussed or certain plot turns and revelations. 

  • Depending on how you feel about it, the third act may not work for you at all. 

  • For a 90 mins movie. It actually felt longer than it probably needed to be. 

  • It's a movie set in one location, so there is only so much it can do in a cinematic visual sense. 

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Windfall - watched it on NETFLIX