Thoughts on Insidious: The Last Key

Insidious: The Last Key is garbage. Not only is the story pointless and the acting unremarkable, but the film is so dark that I struggled to know what the hell I was seeing. I really found myself wondering what the point was at all. These movies have gotten progressively worse and it reeks of desperation for the audience’s money. I’d give it a miss unless your time is of no value.

Thoughts on Toy Story 4

Toy Story 4 is fine movie. It isn’t as satisfying as Toy Story 3 but it is entertaining. The story seems desperate to create drama. The film is worth seeing of you enjoy the others. Some gags worked and others fall flat, but kids will enjoy it. It isn’t great but at least you will be entertained.

Thoughts on Dante’s Peak

Dante’s Peak is good schlock. The actors are trying hard but the dialogue is not helping at all. The plot is silly but the tense scenes actually have suspenseful moments that often pay off. If I saw this when it came out in 1997 I would have dug it. It was entertaining and silly. I recommend it if you can handle a bit of silly action.

Thoughts on Brightburn

Brightburn is a dark and entertaining movie. It takes the Superman origin story and asks, “what if Superman grew to become evil?” The actors do a good job and the story is solid without pointless filler. It was entertaining and even a bit thought provoking. Check it out if you want a new take on a superhero origin story. It might even make a great companion movie with Super.

Thoughts on Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile is a fine movie. The actors do a decent job with what they are given. The story is fairly rushed and it felt like it relies on the viewer to have watched Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes. The characters are not very well developed and that sort of makes it forgettable. Having seen that documentary, the film is at the very least entertaining.

Thoughts on Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is largely forgettable. While the actors seem to be having fun the movie drags with a lackluster script. The actors do play their parts well and add some charm to an otherwise dull movie. The dialogue is vapid and obvious and the effects are cartoonishly lazy. This update is unwelcome and the worst kind of pointless cash-grab that, unfortunately, seems to be on par for Sony Pictures. It just reeks of desperation. I would say not to bother seeing it, but even if you did see it you would likely forget the movie.

Thoughts on Pokemon Detective Pikachu

Pokemon Detective Pikachu is a good movie. The effects are good, the story is interesting enough, and the acting is decent. It’s a cute story that will satisfy any fan of Pokemon games or shows. Some moments are a bit slow but the pacing makes up for it as a whole. It is a harmless movie that any kid should easily  enjoy. It also has enough fun references to make any Pokemon fan smile.