UglyDolls

Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 27 minutes
Release Date: May 3, 2019
Director: Kelly Asbury
Featuring: Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas

     This new animated adventure is about a doll named Moxy, who lives in a town of Uglyville, where the residents believe that they'll never find a child who will love them, and play with them. Her dream is to be with one who will. She, and her friends set off on a adventure to find one.


     This film has wonderful messages about following your dreams, ignore those that tell you that you'll never accomplish those dreams, and it's also a musical! Parents, this movie is aimed toward young kids so, there's obviously family-fun for everyone! Take the whole family to this one!

Final Grade:
B+

May 2019 Film Lineup

Here are the movies I'm planning on reviewing during the month of May 2019:

1. Aladdin (Rated: PG, Release date: May 24, 2019) 

   Synopsis: The live-action remake of the 1992 animated classic, about a young man living on the streets of a city, who comes across a magic lamp that can make his wishes come true.

2. UglyDolls (Rated: PG, Release Date: May 2, 2019)

Synopsis: The free-spirited residents of Uglyville, struggle with their desire to be loved, find out that you don't have to be perfect. 

3. Detective Pikachu (Rated: PG, Release Date: May 10, 2019)

Synopsis: Based on the World-Wide phenomenon "Pokémon," a boy comes across a Pikachu, who happens to be a detective. 

4. A Dog's Journey (Rated: PG, Release Date: May 17, 2019)

Synopsis: A sequel to the 2017 movie "A dog's purpose," a dog, who lives different lives must take care of his former owner's granddaughter.

Avengers: Endgame

Rated: PG-13
Release Date: April 26, 2019
Runtime: 3 hours 1 minute
Directors: Joe and Anthony Russo
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chadwick Boseman, Brie Larson, Josh Brolin


      Set After the events of "Infinity War," The universe is in ruins. Now, with help from remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once again, and undo what the evil Thanos (Brolin) did. Now, will they succeed? Well, See this movie if you want to find out!

   I've been anticipating this epic conclusion to the 22 movie long Marvel Cinematic Universe for a while! I bought an advanced ticket shortly after they went on sale! The Entire last hour of this film, is the best part! It is action packed, and satisfying! Parents, there is obviously PG-13 rated action violence but, should be ok for your pre-teens. And, this is the longest movie that I've seen in a theater (3 hours!) probably since "Interstellar." So, I hope you be able to sit through this entire movie if your planning on seeing it! I hope Disney and Marvel will, continue to make movies after this! They probably will.

Final Grade:
A+

Breakthrough

Rated: PG
Release Date: April 17, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes
Director: Roxann Dawson
Starring: Chrissy Metz, Topher Grace


      This Faith-based movie that's based on a true story is about a 14-year old who drowns in a lake, and his faithful mother prays for him that he'll be healed, and escape death. Despite the fact that doctors doubted that he would make it through the night, his mother never lost faith, and his community joins her in prayer, the true events that happened in this movie, is proof that there are such thing as miracles. This is a wonderful movie about faith, prayer, and miracles. I think that this film will make an enjoyable time at the movies and Parents, Take your kids to this one because, I think they'll like it too!

Final Grade
A

Missing link

Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 35 minutes
Release Date: April 12, 2019

Director: Chris Butler
Featuring: High Jackman, Zoe Saldana

This new family animated feature is about a creature named Mr. Link, who recruits a explorer named Lionel Frost to help him find his long-lost family. He soon discovers that family can be anyone. I liked this film, I think it has a hidden message about families. Parents, you should take your little ones to this one.

Final grade:
B+

Shazam!

Rated: PG-13
Release Date: April 5, 2019
Runtime: 2 hours 12 minutes
Director: David F. Sandburg
Starring: Zachary Levi, Mark Strong


    This new action-adventure comedy is about Billy Batson, a foster kid who can transform into a superhero just by saying the magic word: SHAZAM! And all of a sudden, he magically transforms into an adult superhero. Now, he quickly becomes famous in his city. But however, evil forces quickly arise. Now, it's up to him to save the day.


   This film is hilarious! The packed theater was laughing at every single funny thing that happened on the screen, and at some point in the movie, I heard this one guy that was sitting behind me say "This is hilarious." Parents, even though this movie is hilarious, some (if not ALL) of the jokes are more aimed toward adults. So, I'd be cautious about them when taking your kids. overall, it's good.


Final Grade:
A

April 2019 film lineup

     Okay, here's my film lineup for April of 2019:

1. Avengers: Endgame (Release Date: April 26, 2019) (Already Bought a Ticket)
2. Shazam (Rated: PG-13, Release Date: April 5, 2019)
3. Missing Link (Rated: PG, Release Date: April 12, 2019)
4. Breakthrough (Rated: PG, Release Date: April 17, 2019)

*Please Note: This list is subject to change.

Dumbo

Rated: PG
Release Date: March 29, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour 52 minutes
Director: Tim Burton
Starring: Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton, Eva Green

     This latest Disney live-action adaptation (and this one's from filmmaker Tim Burton) is about a young circus elephant named Dumbo, who has really big ears which gives him the ability to fly. But, when the circus decides to take on a new venture, he goes on a great adventure of his life, as he and his friends discovers some dark secrets.

     I've never seen (or at least remember seeing) the original animated film, so I can't compare it to this version. Parents, All I can say is that, I think your kids will have a good time seeing it, and enjoy it. It's obviously a PG rated Disney film so, expect some family-fun for everyone!

Final Grade:
B+

Five Feet Apart

Rated: PG-13
Release Date: March 15, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour 52 minutes
Director: Justin Baldoni
Starring: Cole Sprouse, Haley Lu Richardson 



      This movie is about two teenagers (Sprouse and Richardson) who are both battling the same genetic, and deadly disease: Cystic Fibrosis. And because of it, they fall in love in a rather unusual way. They can't do anything that most young couples would do because, they are not allowed to be withing five feet of each other. If they do, then they both risk catching each others bacteria.

   This movie, is a great movie. It has Oscar worthy material, the acting was fantastic, and I think it'll be along the line of classic romance films like Ghost, and Somewhere in Time (which I admit, I've never seen). Parents, this is obviously a teen-drama film, so I don't your little ones would be interested in it. But, your teens might be. Oh, and there might be some suggestive material in it.  I admit, I WILL be seeing this film in theaters again! It was that good! However, I must warn you, that if you plan on seeing it (if you haven't already), you might wanna bring some tissues. If you don't, don't worry, I'm sure your favorite theater will provide some napkins for you. Go see it!

Final Grade:
A+

Wonder Park

Rated: PG
Release Date: March 15, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour 25 minutes
Featuring: Sofia Mali, Jennifer Garner, Ken Hudson Campbell

   This Family-Friendly animated feature is about a young girl name june who, discovers an abandoned amusement park hidden in the woods, she discovers it came from her imagination, and she's the only one who can bring it back to life. This is a wonderfully good movie, and I have found a gospel message hidden in it. Parents, take your kids to it! It's obviously filled it family-fun for everyone!

Final Grade:

A-

Captain Marvel

Rated: PG-13
Release Date: March 8, 2019
Runtime: 2 hours, 4 minutes
Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Starring: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson

     Hard to believe, that this is (I think) the 21st movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Set in the 1990's, Carol Danvers (Larson) is an army pilot that teams up with S.H.E.I.L.D. agent Nick Fury (Jackson), and  becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes as the earth is caught in a war between two alien races

    Although, not the best movie in the MCU, it does have some good moments. There is a little humor in it, I saw it in 3D so the 3D good. However, I do feel that Brie Larson was miscast. Parents, This is obviously a PG-13 rated superhero flick. So, you can expect the usual round of superhero violence in it.
I highly recommend you check the Parents Guide section on imdb.com, before taking your little ones to this film.


Final Grade:
B


Special Note:
     I recently heard about an incident that occurred at a screening of this film in Phoenix Arizona, where a black guy was accused of sneaking into the theater without paying for a ticket. But, what he really did was use the bathroom, and got a refill on his drink! As a result, he got kicked out! Here's a link to an article about the incident: https://phoenixinformer.com/126178/arizona-man-racially-profiled-and-kicked-out-of-phoenix-movie-theater-phoenix-video/?fbclid=IwAR0CPF193P7lnNO4R49ni3PIqa7UELOemN07moerxyk9m-MwbDeyq52urYM. Seriously guys, the world that we live in is getting more, and more wicked, and this is a prime example of that! I can't believe that somebody, would get kicked out of a screening of a movie that I reviewed on this blog spot, for no valid reason! What's Wrong with people these days?