Thoughts on Umma

 Umma is a movie, of that I am certain. The actors try their best to elevate the material but the writing makes it fall flat. There are some neat visuals and at times it feels like it is attempting to be an A24 picture. The story is schlock and dialogue is almost comical. If there was any realism at all to this movie all the characters would need hours of therapy. It is a forgettable movie that I don’t regret seeing but will likely not enter my daily conscious thoughts. 

Thoughts on Thor: Love and Thunder

 Thor: Love and Thunder is the fourth Thor film. While more colorful and tongue-in-cheek than previous MCU movies of this phase, the movie still a mixed bag. Christian Bale gives a solid character performance but Natalie Portman feels flat, which is a shame since she had three movies to make Jane Foster interesting. The characters all seem jokey and the threat is barely taken seriously. There are concepts that could have been explored further if this movie was willing to take risks. If you like Guns N’ Roses you’ll dig the soundtrack. Check it out if you enjoyed the tone of Ragnarok but want more attempts at humor.

Thoughts on Prey

 Prey is the latest movie in the Predator franchise. This movie takes place amongst the Comanche tribe in 1719. The story is solid. The acting is great and the characters are interesting. It is a very enjoyable movie that I recommend to anyone.

Thoughts on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is the latest MCU film featuring the multiverse. Sam Raimi directs, and his fingerprints are on a lot of shots and elements. The movie is entertaining but the characters are not terribly compelling. It’s a fine comic book movie, but nothing so revelationary. It’s worth checking out if you enjoy other MCU films.

Thoughts on The Bob’s Burgers Movie

 The Bob’s Burgers Movie is an animated movie based off the popular television show. If you enjoy the show you’ll enjoy the movie. The plot is a bit predictable but the characters and their arcs make up for it. It doesn’t go for shock or melodrama and the musical numbers feel natural. It won’t be winning awards but it is a fine film that any fan of the show will appreciate.

Thoughts on The Addams Family 2

 The Addams Family 2 is another animated Addams adventure. The humor is still fine but the story is fairly dull. It’s mediocre for the most part with a plot centered around Wednesday. The movie makes her character fairly horrible. It’s not the worst but it is forgettable. Catch it on a streaming service if you are sick of the standard family movies.

Thoughts on The Batman

 The Batman is yet another reboot of the Batman franchise. The tone is gritty and it feels like an amalgamation between Seven and the Dark Knight. With a run-time of about 3 hours the movie has a flaw that can’t be overlooked in a Batman movie, it’s BORING. The characters are dull and the story itself is a slog. It’s not horrible but also it isn’t worth the time investment.