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.

Thoughts on The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse is a great movie from A24. The actors are amazing. The story is very Lovecraftian and strange. The black and white film  gives the movie an otherworldly quality. At times the film is dreamlike and tense punctuated with beautiful and bizarre visuals. I recommend this for anyone who wants a tale rife with madness and symbolism or any HP Lovecraft fans.

Thoughts on Sudsy Rides Again

Sudsy Rides Again is another Alaskan movie from the Carpenter brothers. The concept is clever and well-executed. Some of the flaws can be overlooked such as the use of day-for-night. There are beautiful drone shots of Hatcher Pass. Like their other films, the quality is good for the budget they had. It is arguably one of the more grounded movies I’ve seen from them. It’s worth checking out if you enjoy their past work or you like independent movies.

Thoughts on Onward

Onward is a great new Pixar movie. The characters are fun and believable. The story is bittersweet and relatable. The enjoyable table-top gaming references were a lot of fun. I totally recommend this movie. It will appeal to almost all ages.