Uncharted

 Rated: PG-13

 Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes

 Release Date: February 18, 2022

 Director: Ruben Fleischer

 Starring: Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Antonio banderas, Sophia Ali

     This big screen adaptation of the video game series of the same name, is about young Nathan Drake (holland) who is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan (Wahlberg), to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan, and lost 500 years ago by the house of Moncada.

    This movie is a typical action movie. I'm not a gamer, and I've never played the Uncharted games, but judging by the end of this film, I think they're trying to setup for a sequel. Parents, The amount of foul language in this film is unbelievably on the rough side (Tom Holland says the "S" word a lot), and if you wanna know more, Click here. Otherwise, I'd keep the kids away from this film.

Final Grade:

B

Out of theater Review:

Death on the Nile

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 7 minutes

Director and Starring: Kenneth Branagh

Also Starring: Gal Gadot, Russell Brand, Armie Hammer

     In this sequel to Murder on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot is on vacation on the Nile River. While there, he must search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple's honeymoon is tragically cut short. Set on a ship that's located on a landscape of sweeping Egyptian desert vistas and the majestic Giza pyramids. This film features a cosmopolitan group of impeccably dressed travelers, and many twists and turns that'll leave audiences guessing.

    This movie is a very slow-moving movie. Unlike it's 2017 predecessor, Murder on the Orient Express, It takes up until the first hour of the film for the murder to happen. Parents, I don't think your kids would be interested in this film. But, if you wanna take them anyway, Click here before taking them.

Final Grade:

B+

Out of theater review:

Moonfall

Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours

Release Date: February 4, 2022

Director: Roland Emmerich

Starring: Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, John Bradley, Charlie Plummer

     This latest Disaster flick from the Director of movies like 2012, Independence Day, The Day after Tomorrow, and Stargate is about a mysterious force that knocks the moon out of orbit around the earth, and causes it to come to come hurdling on a collision course towards earth.

    I thought the visual effects in this film were fantastic! Even though everyone else says they're crud, but I think the exact opposite. But again, that's just my opinion. Parents, this is probably a movie that you'd probably like to know if there's anything questionable ahead of time. So, Click here if you'd like to know.

Final Grade:

A+ on the visual effects

     

Out of theater review:

The King's Daughter

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes

Release Date: January 21, 2022

Director: Sean McNamara

Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Kaya Scodelario, William Hurt

    In this film, King Louis XIV (Brosnan) is on a quest for immortality leads him to capture and steal a mermaid's life force, which is further complicated by his own daughter's discovery of the creature. Seriously, how many potentially good movies do I have to see, that gets absolutely trashed by the internet?? C'mon people! Stop lying in your reviews!  Anyway, This is a movie that I didn't know existed, until this past week when I looked up the showtimes for my local theater for this weekend. There was another movie that I had interest in seeing coming out this weekend called Redeeming Love, but it's not playing at my local theater, so I saw this one instead. And I'm glad that I did.

     This is a good movie. It's family-friendly, it's got good cinematography, and If your looking for something to see at the box office this week, I recommend this one. Parents, take the family to this film. I think the kids will enjoy it!

Final Grade: 

B+

Out of theater review:

The 355

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 4 minutes

Release Date: January 7, 2022

Director: Simon Kinberg

Starring: Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong'o, Diane Kruger, Penelope Cruz

    This Action Spy Thriller is about a wild card CIA agent who joins forces with three international agents on a lethal mission to retrieve a top-secret weapon that has fallen into mercenary hands, while staying a step ahead of a mysterious woman who's tracking their every move.

     This is a typical action movie, with typical action violence. But I kind of liked it, and I think you will too if your into action movies. Parents, I don't think this is a film that you should take your kids to. Teens, maybe. But 12 year Olds or younger, keep them away.

Final Grade:

B

Out of theater review:

American Underdog

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 52 minutes

Release Date: December 25, 2021

Directors: Andrew and Jon Erwin

Starring: Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin, Dennis Quaid

    Okay for my first review for 2022, This sports movie based on a true story is about NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback, Kurt Warner, and his journey from being a supermarket employee to an American Football Star for what was then the St. Louis Rams (Now Los Angeles Rams). This film centers on Warner's journey through years of challenges and setbacks the could've derailed his aspirations to become a NFL player. This is a good movie about achieving your dreams, and not giving up. Parents, even if your kids are not sports fans, or if YOUR not a sports fan, take them to see this film. I think they'll like it.

Final Grade:

A

Out of Theater Review:

My Favorite Movies of 2021

 Okay folks, as the year winds down, Here's my list of my favorite movies of 2021:

1. Dune (this one was automatically my favorite coming out of the theater) Release Date: Friday October 22, 2021 Review: Missouri Movie Lover: Dune
2. No Time to Die (One of the better James Bond movies that I've seen) Release Date: October 8, 2021 Review: Missouri Movie Lover: No Time to Die
3. Ghostbusters: Afterlife (This film is a pretty good, enjoyable installment of the Ghostbusters franchise) Release Date: November 19, 2021 Review: Missouri Movie Lover: Ghostbusters: Afterlife
4. A Quiet Place Part II (A proper kickoff to the 2021 summer movie season, and the first movie on this list to get released) Release Date: May 28, 2021 Review: Missouri Movie Lover: A Quiet Place Part II
5. Cry Macho (A good coming of age story for adults) Release Date: September 17, 2021 Review: Missouri Movie Lover: Cry Macho

Sing 2

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 52 minutes

Release Date: December 22, 2021

Director: Garth Jennings

Featuring the voices of: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johannson, Taron Edgerton

     This film is about Buster Moon (McConaughey) who, along with his friends, decides to do a Science Fiction musical, and they need to persuade former rock star Clay Calloway (voiced by Bono) to join them.

    Even though I've never seen the first Sing, but as a movie this film is pretty good. I know that one thing that this film deals with, is the fear of heights, and never letting anyone stop you from following your dreams. Parents, I think this is a film the whole family can enjoy! So, take everyone to see it!

Final Grade:

A+

Spider-Man: No Way Home

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes

Director: Jon Watts

Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Alfred Molina, Willem Dafoe, Jamie Foxx, Benedict Cumberbatch

    In this latest Spidey adventure, Spider-Man (Holland) Asks Dr. Strange (Cumberbatch) for help when His identity as Peter Parker is revealed. However, All Heaven breaks loose when a spell goes wrong, and Dangerous foes start to appear. Now, Peter has to discover what it's like to truly be Spider-Man.

   I think it's one of the best Spider-Man movies in recent years, and I think all you Marvel Fans out there should see it! There were two actors in this film which I will not reveal, that I didn't expect to see. Parents, I didn't see anything that maybe questionable to young kids, but if you wanna know before you go, then click here. But, I think your older kids are gonna like it.

Final Grade:

A

Encanto

    Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes

Release Date: November 24, 2021

Directors: Jarod Bush, Bryon Howard

Featuring the Voices of: Stephanie Beatriz, Maria Cecilia Botero, John Leguizamo 

    This latest Disney animated feature is about a young girl named Mirabel, who live in a magical place called an Encanto, where everyone in her family except her, has a special, magical ability. Like Super Strength, to talking to animals. But, when the magic, and home, is in danger, will she be able to save the day? This is a fairly good movie. not Disney's best, but one that I think is worth taking the whole family to. Parents, Like I said, take the whole family to this one, I think there's Family-Fun for everyone!

Final Grade:

B+

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 4 minutes

Release Date: November 19, 2021

Director: Jason Reitman

Starring: Finn Wolfhard, McKenna Grace, Carrie Coon, Paul Rudd

      Set 30 years after Ghostbusters 2, a single mom and her two kids move to a small town, and they discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters, and the legacy their grandfather left behind. This is a good movie, It does have a rather emotional ending, although I didn't cry. But it does pay tribute to the late Harold Ramis (Rest In Peace) (that's the only spoiler your getting from me). Parents, Your teens or pre-teens might like this, but your little ones may not understand about what's going on on the screen. Although there's not much cursing, and I found no sexual content, but just in case, you might wanna click here and check the parents guide on IMDB, before taking your kids.

Final Grade:

A-