Knives Out

Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 2 hours 11 minutes
Release Date: November 27, 2019
Director: Rian Johnson
Starring: Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana De Armes, Christopher Plummer

    When Renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Plummer) is found dead at his estate, the inquisitive Detective Benoit Blanc (Craig). is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.

     This movie is as good as everyone says it is! It's unpredictable, it's original, and it's a movie that I think is re-watchable! If you've never seen this movie, Go check it out! Parents, I don't think this is a movie that your kids would be interested in. Your teens, maybe but your little ones, I don't think so.


Final Grade:
A-

I Still Believe

Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 55 minutes
Release Date: March 13, 2020
Directors: Andrew and Jon Erwin
Starring: K.J. Apa, Britt Robertson


     This tear-jerking Faith based movie that's based on a true story is about Christian Singer Jeremy Camp (Apa), and his first wife Melissa (Robertson) who is diagnosed with ovarian cancer. he goes Through this journey, with love, loss, and looks to prove that there is always hope. This movie, is a good movie. Even though I didn't cry, but there were some people in the theater that did. Parents, I don't know about your little ones, but your teens, they might like this film. And if your into Christian movies like this, This film is for you as well.


Final Grade:
A

Onward

Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes

Release Date: March 6, 2020

Director: Dan Scanlon

Featuring the voices of: Tom Holland, Chris Pratt

      This latest adventure from Disney and Pixar, is about two teenage elf brothers who go on a quest to find out if there is still magic in the world. This is a very good movie! Although, it's not Pixar's best movie, but it's still a good one. Parents, I encourage you to take your kids to this film. I think it'll be a good time at the movies for them.

Final Grade:

B+

March 2020 Movie Lineup

Movies I'm planning on seeing in March 2020:

1. Onward (Rated: PG, Release Date: March 6, 2020) Synopsis: Elf Brothers Ian and Barley lightfoot, set off on a journey to see if there is still magic out there. So that they can spend some more time with their father, who died when they were young.
2. I Still Believe (Rated: PG, Release Date March 13, 2020 (already bought a ticket)) Synopsis: From the makers of I can only Imagine, this true story is about Christian singer Jeremy Camp, and his journey of love and loss that looks to prove that there is always hope.
3. Mulan (Rated: PG-13, Release Date, March 27, 2020) Synopsis: Okay folks, before I get into the synopsis of this film, this film has broken the pattern, for (so far) every Disney live-action remake, which is getting the routinely PG rating, this film has been slapped....With a PG-13 rating, Yikes! This film is about a young Chinese woman, who disguises herself as an old warrior in order to save her father. 

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+