The Call of The Wild

Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
Release Date: February 21, 2020
Director: Chris Sanders
Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Gillan, Omar Sy


      This adventure movie is about a Sled Dog named Buck, a big hearted dog whose blissful domestic life is turned upside down and transplanted to the exotic Alaskan Yukon. As the newest rookie on a mail dog sled team, and later it's leader, Buck has the experience of a lifetime. Eventually becoming his own master, and finding his true place in the world.


    This movie, is a good movie. I think people of all ages, especially old people, are gonna enjoy this movie. Parents, if you wanna take your kids to the movies this weekend, you have two choices. Either this movie, or Sonic the Hedgehog. Both movies are good.


Final Grade:
A

Sonic The Hedgehog

Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes
Release Date: February 14, 2020
Director: Jeff Fowler
Starring: Jim Carrey, James Marsden, and featuring the voice talent of Ben Schwartz 


        This newest video game adaptation is about a small town police officer (Marsden), who discovers a small, blue, and fast moving hedghog, and must help him defeat an evil genius (Carrey) who wants to perform experiments on him.

       For once, I actually saw a good movie that's NOT being trashed by the internet! I thought it was as good as they say it was. I think not only fans of the Sonic franchise (hedghog, not the restaurant), but everyone is gonna love this film. I can see it, being somewhat of a sleeper hit at the box office. Parents, take the whole family to this film!

Final Grade:
A



                                Straight out of theater reaction video:

Dolittle

Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes
Release Date: January 17, 2020
Director: Stephen Gaghan
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen

     In this version of Dr. Dolittle, Dr. John Dolittle (Downey Jr.), is of course a Physician who has the ability to talk to animals. He is summoned to Buckingham Palace because Queen Victoria has fallen seriously ill, So he sets off on a quest to find a cure for her. This is a film, that I think kids will like. Parents, Not so much.  So parents, I've already said in terms of recommendations. So, if your kids want to see this film, and your able to, Do it.

Final Grade:
C

Top 5 best movies of 2019

Okay folks, here is my list of top 5 best movies of 2019:

Please note, I've included links to each review of these movies if you want to read them.

1. Five Feet Apart 

           https://www.reviews.missourimovielover.com/2019/03/five-feet-apart.html

     2.  Overcomer

           https://www.reviews.missourimovielover.com/2019/09/overcomer.html

   3.  Avengers: Endgame

          https://www.reviews.missourimovielover.com/2019/04/

   4. Alita: Battle Angel

      https://www.reviews.missourimovielover.com/2019/02/alita-battle-angel.html

  5. The Other Side of Heaven: Fire of Faith

  https://www.reviews.missourimovielover.com/2019/07/the-other-side-of-heaven-2-fire-of-faith.html

          

Cats

Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hour, 50 minutes
Release Date: December 20, 2019
Director: Tom Hooper
Starring: Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Taylor Swift, Francesca Hayward

     In this big-screen adaptation of the hit Broadway show Cats, a tribe of cats called the Jellicles, make a yearly decision on which one will come back to a new Jellicle life. This movie, is a lot better than what the internet has been saying. There are plenty of cases out of "You can't judge a book by it's cover," and seeing good movies that are being absolutely trashed by the internet is one of them! How many good movies that are being trashed do I have to see? Seriously people please, open your movie-going eyes! Yes, I did notice some flaws but still! Parents, I think this movie okay for kids. If they, or anyone else in your family doesn't want to see Star Wars, take them to this one. I think it'll be a good time at the movies.


Final Grade:
B+



                                              Straight out of theater reaction video:

Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker

Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 2 hours 21 minutes
Release Date: December 20, 2019
Director: J.J. Abrams
Starring: John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, Ian McDiarmid, Billy Dee Williams



        This is the big one folks! The epic conclusion to the Star Wars Skywalker saga! In this one, Rey (Ridley), Poe (Isaac), and Finn (Boyega) along with what remains of the resistance, battle the First Order one last time. I can't believe that I just saw a good Star Wars movie that's being trashed by the internet! Seriously, I thought it was better than anticipated! I liked the way it ended, I thought that the ending was very satisfying and Parents, I don't know if you should take your kids to this one. Unless, they're huge Star Wars fans, and WARNING: If they're prone to things like epilepsy, you probably should NOT take them to this film. Because, there are scenes that maybe too sensitive to them.

Final Grade:

B

                                         Out of theater reaction video:

Jumanji: The Next Level

Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 2 hours 3 minutes
Release Date: December 13, 2019
Director: Jake Kasdan
Starring: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillian, Danny DeVito, Jack Black, Danny Glover


      In this follow-up to Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, the gang is back and this time, the game has changed. One of the players has vanished, so his friends have go on a daring mission to rescue him. This is a hilarious film, it has quite a bit of humor, and a lot of action! Parents, I'd click here before taking your kids. It may not be appropriate for little ones, but it may be okay for teens.

Final Grade:
B+

December 2019 Film Lineup

Movies I'm planning on seeing in December 2019

1. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Release Date: December 20, 2019) (Already Bought a Ticket)

   Synopsis: This is The Big one Folks! The epic conclusion to not only the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, but also the entire Skywalker Saga! In this one, the surviving resistance faces the First Order one more time.

2. Jumanji: The Next level (Release Date: December 13, 2019)

     Synopsis: A team of friends return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own but discover that nothing is as they expect. The players need to brave parts unknown, from arid deserts to snowy mountains, in order to escape the world's most dangerous game.

3. Cats (Release Date: December 20, 2019)

     Synopsis: A tribe of cats called the jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life.

Frozen 2

Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 43 minutes
Release Date: November 22, 2019
Directors: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee
Featuring: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel

            This highly anticipated sequel to Frozen, continues the story of Anna, Elsa, Khristoff, Even, and Olaf as they set off on a quest to find the origins of Elsa's magical powers in order to save Arendelle from danger

. This is one of those sequels, that are better than the first movie. I really liked it! Olaf literally made just about everyone in the theater laugh! No matter what he said or did! I think this film is a really good time at the movies. Parents, it is full of family-fun for everyone! Take your kids to see it! That is, if you haven't already.

Final Grade:

A+

Playing with Fire

Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 36 minutes

Release Date: November 8, 2019

Director: Andy Fickman

Starring: John Cena, Keegan-Michael Key

     This family-friendly comedy, is about a group of who rescue three rambunctious kids from a cabin that was on fire. Now, they've met their match because, they are now in full guardianship of these three children. This movie is hilarious, charming, and I think it'll be a perfect time for everyone at the movies! Parents, take the whole family to this film because, I've said it already, I think it'll be a perfect time at the movies!

Final Grade:

A-

                                         Out of Theater Reaction video:

           

Artic Dogs

Rated: PG
Release Date: November 1, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour 32 minutes
Director: Aaron Woodley
Featuring: Anjelica Huston, James Franco, Jeremy Renner

        This animated feature is about an Artic Fox who works for a package delivery service, and he dreams of becoming a top dog, and do the deliveries. He challenges himself by proving his boss, that he can do it. This is good movie about achieving your dreams, don't take no for an answer, and not listening to those who tell you that you cant do it. Parents, take your young children to this film. In fact, Take the whole family! I think everyone will enjoy it.

Final Grade:
B+