The End of Oak Street

Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes

Release Date: August 14, 2026 

Director: David Robert Mitchell

Starring: Ewan McGregor, Anne Hathaway

                This movie is about a couple name Greg and Denise Platt (McGregor and Hathaway) who, along with their family, band together to navigate their new surroundings, after their entire neighborhood is mysteriously transported to a unknown world filled with dinosaurs and tons of other creatures.

                At first, I thought this movie was basically Jurassic Park meets The War of the Worlds, but as I was watching it, I then started to think it was more like Jurassic Park meets A Quiet Place. But then I started to second guess myself and reverted back to my original thought of it being Jurassic Park meets The War of the Worlds. I also should say that it starts pretty slow but gets more intense as it goes on. Parents, I'd strongly advise you to keep your young kids away from this movie. I thought the amount of violence pushes the boundaries between PG-13, and R. This is a PG-13 movie, but there is a good amount of blood in it. I think it's more appropriate for ages 15 and up.

Final Grade:

B

Spiderman: Brand New Day

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 25 minutes

Release Date: July 31, 2026

Director: Destin Daniel Cretton

Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Mark Ruffalo, Sadie Sink

     Living alone in New York city, Peter Parker (Holland) has devoted himself as a full-time Spider-Man, in order to protect his community. but as the demand on intensifies, a strange new pattern of crimes leads to the rise of one of the most powerful threats he's ever faced.

     I can see why this movie has been doing well at the box office, and because of that I don't "franchise fatigue" or "Superhero fatigue" as quite fully settled in yet. I think the identity of the villain was somewhat unexpected, because the character has previously appeared in another superhero franchise. I also think that the ending does have a little bit of a message of death, grief, and loss. Parents, if want to take the kids to this movie, but want to get a heads up on any offensive content on it, then click here before going.

Final Grade:

B+

Supergirl

 

Rated: PG-13

Runtime 1 hour 48 minutes

Release Date: June 26, 2026

Director: Craig Gillespie

Starring: Milly Alcock, David Corenswet, Eve Ridley, Jason Momoa

            In this latest DC adventure, Kara Zor-el, aka Supergirl (Alcock), joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice when an unexpected adversary strikes too close to home.

     This movie, is not good OR bad. Just mediocre. I thought Milly Alcock was good as Supergirl, but plot wise, let's just say that there is no plot! If I was the one that made this movie, I would've taken the plot of the 1984 Supergirl movie, and the plot of Superman Returns, and basically mush them together. That's all that I'm gonna say about that. Parents, click here before letting your kids see it if they want to.

Final Grade:

C

Disclosure Day

 Rated: PG-13

 Runtime: 2 hours 25 minutes

 Release Date: June 12, 2026

 Director: Steven Spielberg

 Starring: Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth

    This newest Sci-Fi adventure from the blockbuster Maestro himself, Steven Spielberg, is about a meteorologist named Margaret Fairchild (Blunt), and a young maned Dr. Daniel Kellner (O'Connor), and together they try to prove to the world that they are not alone in the universe.

    This movie, is a good movie. It's basically classic early-to-mid 2000's Spielberg classic! If your into movies like this, and if you like Steven Spielberg, then I think you'll like this movie. Parents, I'd advise you to click here before letting your teens see it, if you wanna be cautious about it. Otherwise, It's a good movie, Go see it!

Final Grade:

A+

Masters of the universe

 Rated : PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 20 minutes

Release date: June 5, 2026

Director: Travis Knight

Starring: Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, and Jared Leto as Skeletor

     In this adaptation of He-Man and The Masters of the Universe, a young man on earth named Adam (Galitzine) discovers that he's the prince of an alien world called Eternia. He also discovers that he must retrieve a mythical sword and become the fable warrior known as "He-Man", in order to save that world from the evil villainous Skeletor (Leto), and his mischievous armies of darkness.

    Now is this the best movie of the year? No. Is it the worst movie of the year? No. Is it a nice, fun popcorn movie? Yes. Should I advise you to take you the kids to this movie? Yes but, I must warn you that Skeletor may frighten younger kids. Parents, if you wanna know more information on the film, Then go ahead and click here before going. Otherwise, do I think you'll have a good time with this movie? Yes.

Final Grade:

B+

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 12 minutes

Release Date: May 22, 2026

Director: John Favreau

Starring: Pedro Pascal, Jeremy Allen White, Martin Scorsese, Sigourney Weaver

    This new Star Wars adventure is about the Mandalorian Din Djarin (Pascal), and his apprentice Grogu who embark on a exciting new adventure where they rescue a descendant of one of the most famous Hutts that have ever lived. I think this movie is a good, fun summer blockbuster movie. Now I've never seen The Mandalorian TV show, so I can't say if this movie is better than that show or not. I'm only reviewing this movie, based on it's own merits. Parents, If you or your kids are huge Star Wars fans, then they may like this movie. It may be a good movie to start the summer movie season off with.

Final Grade:

C+

Animal Farm

    Rated: PG

    Runtime: 1 hour 35 minutes

    Release Date: May 1, 2026

    Director: Andy Serkis

    Featuring the voices of: Seth Rogen, Gaten Matarazzo, Steve Buscemi

        This animated feature from Angle studios is about a group of farm animals that seize power and the farm, without realizing that such a decision would descend into a ruthless dictatorship-filling Orwell's warning about the dangers of communism.

        This movie is a kids movie, but the movie I saw was about Greed. I the trailers advertised a movie about a bunch of animals that managed to save themselves from a slaughterhouse. Not one about Greed. Parents, Go ahead and take the kids to this movie just for the entertaining aspect of it if you like. I'm sure they'll enjoy it.

Final Grade:

B-

Michael

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 7 minutes

Release Date: April 24, 2026

Director: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Coman Domingo

        This musical Biopic chronicles the life and music career of the king of pop himself, Michael Jackson. From the days of being the star of the Jackson 5, to his solo career like hits like "Thriller." I think this movie, is a good movie. If your really into Michael Jackson's music, or if you a fan of his when you were younger, Than I think you'll really like this movie. I must tell you on thing, I found one message in this film, that I think should apply to all parents. That is how to let your children go, and let them live independently. Speaking of which Parents, if your interested in introducing your young children to Michael Jackson's music by taking them to this movie, then you might wanna click here before taking them. Overall, It's a good movie.

Final Grade:

A

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

 Rated: PG

 Runtime: 1 hour 38 minutes

 Release Date: April 1, 2026  

 Directors: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc

 Featuring the voices of: Brie Larson, Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black

    In this sequel to the 2023 film The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach all venture out into space, and explore cosmic worlds, and they tackle galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.

    Parents, I think this is a movie that your young kids will probably like. Now, Some people are saying that they're having trouble figuring what this movie is about, and I can see why. However, I did get one thing about it plot-wise. That is Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach all go on a rescue mission, and that's All that I'm gonna say about that AND, there's one I guess you might call it a "reveal" in the movie that I'm not gonna spoil Just in case you haven't it yet, that I knew was gonna happen. 

    Overall, I think it's a good family-friendly movie. Parents I said earlier, I think your young kids will probably like this movie, and I think you should take them to go see it if you haven't already.

Final Grade:

B+

Project, Hail Mary

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 36 minutes

Release Date: March 20, 2026

Directors: Phil Lord and Chris Miller

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Huller, James Ortiz

    This Sci-Fi adaptation of the novel by Andy Weir, Science teacher Ryland Grace (Gosling), Wakes up on a spaceship lightyears from earth. Because he's on a mission to stop a mysterious substance that's killing the sun, and save earth. During the journey, he makes a unexpected friendship that may be the key.

    This movie is a good movie. I think it's the most perfect movie for all Sci-Fi lovers out there. However, I am gonna pay somewhat of a special tribute here, there is one person who I think would've loved this movie. That person is my dad, who passed away from cancer nearly a year ago on April 14, 2025. Because he loved space, and I pretty much pretended that he was sitting next to me in the theater throughout the entire movie. Parents, I think teens will be okay with this movie,. But if you want, go ahead and click here before going.

Final Grade:

A+

Hoppers

 Rated: PG

 Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes

 Release Date: March 6, 2026

 Director: Daniel Chong

 Featuring the voices of: Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, John Hamm

    In this latest Pixar Animated adventure, a 19 year old animal lover wants to stop her City's bogus mayor from the natural habitat that was home to all the wildlife in her community. So she uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries within the animal world beyond her imagination.

    I think it's a good family-friendly movie about wildlife preservation, and I think there's a hidden message about the fact that animals are God's creatures, and that we should not take their homes away from them. Parents, This is a movie fit for the whole family! Take them to see it!

Final Grade:

B+

Solo Mio

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 36 minutes

Release Date: February 6, 2026

Directors: Charles Kinnane, Daniel Kinnane

Starring: Kevin James, Nicole Grimaudo, Jonathan Roumie, Kim Coates, Alyson Hannigan

    This movie is about a stranded groom (James), who's left heartbroken in Rome Italy after a wedding disaster, finds his ruined honeymoon transformed with help from a few meddling travelers, and after he meets a local coffee shop owner, proving that heartbreak is only the beginning.

    This movie, is a good movie. Everyone, I think we need more movies like this! I don't think we see these types of romance movies in theaters very much anymore these days. If you are dating someone, I think this is the perfect date movie if your looking for something to see in theaters this Valentine's day.

Final Grade:

A+

P.S.,

    before you ask, No I didn't go on a date, I saw this movie ....alone!

My top 5 best movies of 2025

    Okay folks, the end of the year is here! You know what that means, time for me to tell you what my top 5 best movies of the year are. Now just to be clear, these are movies that I've reviewed based on my own opinions on them, and my own opinions only. Your opinions on these movies may be different, but again, their mine and mine only. For the record, I'll provide links to each review of these movies.

1. Regretting You

Release Date: October 24, 2025

Review: Missouri Movie Lover: Regretting You

    As I Stated in my written review, I thought Mckenna Grace shined in this film and stole the show! This was a really good movie, and thought it should be number 1!

 2. A Minecraft Movie

     Release Date: April 4, 2025

     Review: Missouri Movie Lover: A Minecraft Movie

     Okay When I saw this movie, I thought it would be a movie-going experience that I would never forget. The theater was sold out, everyone was shouting at the screen, and I heard that the movie became a social media phenomenon (let's put it that way)! When I saw the movie, I thought it was gonna be a box office hit.

3. Lilo and Stitch

    

    Release Date: May 23, 2025

    Review: Missouri Movie Lover: Lilo and Stitch

    When I first saw the original Lilo and Stitch in theaters back in 2002, I obviously didn't know that I would be seeing a remake of it 23 years later, in 2025. I honestly thought it was one of the best live action remakes Disney has done. I think this version has a better ending than the original.

4. The King of Kings

    Release Date: April 11, 2025

    Review: Missouri Movie Lover: The King of Kings

     I thought I'd add this one to the list is because it was a remarkable animated telling of the story of Jesus Christ. I don't think there's been one that animated, and this good since The Prince of Egypt. So, again I thought I'd add this film to the list.

5. Wicked for Good

Release Date: November 21, 2025

Review: Missouri Movie Lover: Wicked For Good

Okay, even though it's not as good as 2024's Wicked, but I think the continuation of that first film, it does start out slow but does pick up toward the end. 

Avatar: Fire and Ash

 Rated: PG-13

 Runtime: 3 hours 17 minutes

 Release Date: December 19, 2025

 Director: James Cameron

 Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver

    In this latest Avatar Adventure, while grappling with grief after Neteyam's death, Jake and Neytiri's family encounter a new, aggressive tribe, the ash people, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on pandora escalates and anew moral focus emerges.

    What do I think about this movie? Well let me tell you this, I think James Cameron did it again on the visuals! Story wise, I think it starts off very slow, but the ending was really good. I saw it in 3D, and I think Mr. Cameron did again on the 3D again as well. So go see it in 3D if you can. Parents, if you want to be more cautious about this film when it comes to the amount of violence, language, etc. go ahead and click
here before going. Although I did find that the language (I think), is leaning toward the rough side. So, there's that.

Final Grade:

C+

Wicked For Good

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 2 hours 18 minutes

Release Date: November 21, 2025

Director: Jon M. Chu

Starring: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh

    Continuing the Story of Wicked, Elphaba (Erivo) has been given the identity of The Wicked Witch of the West, and she must now grapple with that Identity, after challenging the Wizard's totalitarian regime in Oz. Meanwhile, The Wizard (Goldblum) has given Glinda (Grande) the title "Glinda the Good." Now the two witches must decide their fates, and whether or not they should remain friends.

    This movie is a good movie, but not as good as the first Wicked. They do say that the first hour of the movie is slow, and I agree with that. But I think It has a good ending, just like first film. Parents, this is a PG-rated film So I think you and your kids should be ok with it.

Final Grade:

A-

Regretting You

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes

Release Date: October 24, 2025

Director: Josh Boone

Starring: Allison Williams, McKenna Grace, Mason Thames, Dave Franco

                This movie based on a novel by Colleen Hoover, The same author who wrote It ends with us, is about the relationship between a young mother played by Allison Williams, and her teenage daughter Played by McKenna Grace, that becomes strained following the death of the mother's husband and sister. This forces them to face life's challenges together. 

     This movie, is a good movie. I thought McKenna Grace really shined in this film and stole the show! If your looking for a good romantic date movie, I highly recommend it. Parents, if your teens wanna see this film, Go ahead and let them. But if you wanna know some more info about it, you might wanna click here. Otherwise, It's a really good movie.

Final Grade:

A+

Tron Ares

Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 59 minutes

Release Date: October 10, 2025

Director: Joachim Ronning

Starring, Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Jeff Bridges, Evan Peters

            In this third installment of The Tron film series (the first one came out in 1982, and the second one in 2010), A highly sophisticated program named Ares (Leto), leaves the digital world, and enters the real one on a dangerous mission.

            It's an okay film. It's not good or bad, just in the middle. If your a fan of the Tron franchise, I think you'll have a good time with this film. Now, is it gonna win an academy award for best picture? No. Is Jared Leto gonna win an award for best actor? No. But I think it's a good time at the movies.

Final Grade:

C

Jaws

Rated: PG

Runtime: 2 hours 4 minutes

Release Date: June 20, 1975

Director: Steven Spielberg 

Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss

   This 1970's classic is about a killer white shark, who terrorizes the community of Amityville Island. It is now up to the local Police Chief (Scheider), A Marine Botanist (Dreyfuss), and an Old Seafarer (Shaw) to hunt the creature. 

    In honor of it's 50th anniversary, Universal Pictures apparently decided to re-release this film back into theaters, and it's still terrifyingly intense as it was back in 1975! Yes, I went and saw it! Parents, even though it's rated PG, It still may be too intense for younger children, if you didn't know that already.

Final Grade:

B+

The Naked Gun

 Rated: PG-13

 Runtime: 1 hour 25 minutes

 Release Date: August 1, 2025

 Director: Akiva Schaffer

 Starring: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser

    In this funny cop movie, Frank Drebin Jr. (Neeson) is the only man who has the skills to lead Police Squad, investigate a bank robbery, and stop the evil head of a tech company from carrying out a dangerous threat. This movie, is a good movie. I've never seen Liam Neeson play such a comedic role like this. Seriously folks, We need more movies in theaters like this! Although true it's not easy to do a comedy anymore, that is good, funny, and not extremely raunchy, and offensive. It's no wonder why the comedy genre is probably dying off. Parents, although there were kids in the theater (seriously there were), But it might be a good idea to click
here, if your planning on taking the kids. 

Fantastic Four First Steps

 

Rated: PG-13

 Runtime: 1 hour 55 minutes

 Release Date: July 25, 2025

 Director: Matt Shakmann

 Starring: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach

    In this latest Marvel Adventure, A team of superheroes call The Fantastic Four, are forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond. As earth faces a evil space God called Galactus, and his sidekick, The Silver Surfer.

    This movie, I think is better than Captain America: Brave New World. Now, I've never seen the 2015 film Fant4stic, So I can't compare that film to this one. But Parents, if either you or your kids like Marvel, go see this film.

Final Grade:

B+