Thoughts on Joker

Joker is a really interesting movie. The acting is superb and the story is compelling. It paints a sad an bizarre back story to one of the greatest comic villains of all time. On one hand, I like the mystery of his origin. On the other hand, this movie is solid in its narrative and often has a very serious tone. It certainly is worth seeing, especially in this political  climate and when comic movies are becoming played-out.

Thoughts on Ready or Not

Ready or Not is a dark comedy/horror movie that is a lot of fun. The acting is fine as is the story and premise. Some of the humor fell a bit flat to me. The characters are at least interesting and have some depth. There are some interesting twists but it all pays off for some fun schlock. Check it out if you want an entertaining distraction.

Thoughts on The Invisible Man (2020)

The Invisible Man (2020) is a fantastic take on the Universal Horror film. Actually making a scary remake. The concept and the story are captivating. Elizabeth Moss is absolutely fantastic in her performance. The film is very tense and many of the shots are very eerie. The beginning scene is a masterfully crafted example of visual storytelling. If I had one minor criticism, it is that there was some clunky expository dialogue that was a bit silly. I recommend it for any horror fan tired of stale reboots, remakes, and sequels.

Thoughts on That Thing You Do

That Thing You Do is a movie of it’s time. Young me would have probably dug it. At my current age and experience it seems more a cute idea but executed poorly. There is no real conflict. The romance aspect is tacked on at the end. The story itself is very tame, and forgettable. It also lacks any edge to make it really interesting. It’s a fine movie of it’s time but I wouldn’t recommend it for modern audiences or anyone over middle school age.

Thoughts on The Prodigy

The Prodigy is a by-the-number possession movie. The movie isn’t well-written. The characters are bland and forgettable. The twists are not clever. If the Exorcist and the Omen had a child that was disappointing, it would be this film. My verdict is to give this one a miss.

Thoughts on Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot is a fine movie. This movie has genuinely sweet scenes and very clever meta humor. It is a great nod to the past while at the same time having a sense of humor about Hollywood in general as well as pop-culture. The acting is fine and some humor bits fall flat. It was a breath of fresh air after Kevin Smith’s bizarre filmography after 2001. If you are in the right frame of mind and enjoyed Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, it is worth a watch.