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+

November 2019 Film Lineup

Movies I'm Planning on reviewing in November 2019:

1. Playing With Fire: (Rated: PG, Release Date: November 8, 2019)

     Synopsis: When straight-laced fire superintendent Jake Carson and his elite team of expert firefighters come to the rescue of three siblings in the path of an encroaching wildfire, they quickly realize that no amount of training could prepare them for their most challenging job yet-babysitters.

2. Frozen 2: (Rated: PG, Release Date: November 22, 2019)

      Synopsis:  With Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven by her side, Elsa travels to an ancient, autumn bound forest of an enchanted to discover the origin of Elsa's powers in order to save Arendelle.

3. Artic Dogs: (Rated: PG, Release Date: November 1, 2019)

      Synopsis: Swifty the Artic Fox works in the mailroom of the Artic Blast Delivery service, but he dreams of becoming a Top Dog, the artic's star husky couriers. But, he has to prove it.

Maleficent: Mistriss of Evil

Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes
Release Date: October 18, 2019
Director: Joachim Ronning
Starring: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning


       In this sequel to the 2014 Sleeping Beauty spinoff Maleficent, Prince Phillip and Aurora (Fanning) are getting married. But, when his mother wants to meet Maleficent (Jolie), things go downhill. I kind of liked this film, I thought it wasn't bad. Parents, your whole family should be fine. If you want to take them out to the movies this weekend, This should be a fine choice.




Final Grade:
B+







                                       My Straight out of theater reaction video:

My Thoughts on Film Criticism

     Hey folks, today I want to write a post about something that's been on my mind this past week. That is, the topic of film criticism. I've been watching several YouTube videos on the subject, and I thought I would share my thoughts on it. I think, that just within the past several years, the nature of film criticism has changed. When I was younger, whenever a new movie that me and my family wanted to see came out, my dad and I would look at the written reviews that were possibly written by professional critics for that movie on the internet.

    Nowadays I can just get on YouTube, and look at videos of average ordinary movie buffs sharing their basic thoughts on the latest blockbuster. In fact, Roger Ebert once said "Film Criticism is important, because films are important." And, I think that is true Because, I don't think that all of people on YouTube (and other websites) that review movies, are real critics. And yes, I know that I'm not a real critic either. I think that a person who does movie reviews, their obligation is to basically guide people's choices at the box office. For example, I think I do that when I do review, and I give parents a basic recommendation of whether or not they should take their young ones to that movie.

Here are some tips to doing a movie review:

     When it comes to doing a review, you should start out by picking a movie that you are interested in seeing (aside from the big blockbusters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, etc.), Then when you do your review, provide a basic plot synopsis of the movie, and then your thoughts on the movie. DO NOT, go into anything unnecessary. For Example, you don't need to go into any detail about whatever scandal that either the director, producer, stars, or anyone else that helped make that movie got into. That's called gossip! Don't do it! Years from now, people will look at your review and be like: Wow dude, you hated that person? What about the movie he/she made? Did you like that?"

What are your thoughts on Film Criticism? Let me know on them!

Gemini Man

Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes
Release Date: October 11, 2019
Director: Ang Lee
Starring: Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead


     Okay, Before I start off with this review, Sorry that there's no Ticket Picture this time, I didn't get a ticket (don't worry, I paid my money) because, the theater was suffering through a internet outage. And, I also forgot to do a out of theater reaction video, so that's not happening this time either!

   Now, on with the review. This movie is about A retiring assassin named Henry Brogan (Smith), who finds himself pursued by a mysterious killer. As it turns out, that killer is a clone of himself (Also Smith). Now he needs to find out why the killer is targeting him, and who the creator is. I'm in the middle of the like-ness level on this one. The visuals were great, but the script was weak. Believe it or not, EVERYONE ON YOUTUBE IS SAYING THE SAME THING ABOUT THIS FILM! AND I HAVE TO AGREE WITH THEM! Parents, There is a good amount of gun violence so, I wouldn't recommend this film to young kids.



Final Grade:
C

The Addams Family 2019

Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 27 minutes

Release Date: October 11, 2019

Directors: Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon

Featuring: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloe Grace Moretz (My Hollywood crush), Finn Wolfhard, Nick Kroll

     This animated version, is based on the classic Charles Addams cartoon about a eccentric, ghoulish family that is creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky, and all together ooky, known as The Addams Family. People, I guarantee that this version is WAY better than the 1991 live-action Addams Family film. Parents, If you want to introduce your little ones to this family, take them to this film. Don't show them the 1991 film, or it's 1993 sequel: Addams Family Values.

Final Grade:

A+


My review for the 1991 live-action Addams Family:
https://theporeproductionsathome.blogspot.com/2019/10/the-addams-family-1991.html

                                              Straight out of  theater reaction video:

October 2019 Film Lineup

Films I'm Planning on seeing in the theater in October:

      1.  The Addams Family (Rated PG, Release Date: October 11, 2019)

            Synopsis: An animated version of Charles Addams' cartoon series about a ghoulish family

      2. Gemini Man (Rated PG-13, Release Date: October 11, 2019)

           Synopsis: From Director Ang Lee, comes the story of an over the hill hitman, who faces off against a clone of himself.

      3. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (Rated PG, Release Date: October 18, 2019)

           Synopsis: Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play.

Abominable

Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes
Release Date: September 27, 2019
Director: Jill Culton
Featuring: Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai, Tenzing Norgay Trainor

   This movie is about a teen girl named Yi, who is a violinist and is mourning the loss of her father. One day, she discovers a yeti on the roof of her apartment building, and decides to take him home to mount Everest.

     This is a really good movie! There was at least one scene, that made me laugh! Parents, I think everyone (including full-grown adult male loners like me) is gonna love this film, and I've found a hidden message in this film about home. So, there's family-fun for everyone! take your whole family to see it!



Final Grade:
A+

                                              Out of theater reaction video:

Ad Astra

Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 2 hours 2 minutes
Release Date: September 20, 2019
Director: James Gray
Starring: Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones

    In this astronaut Sci-Fi flick, Roy McBride (Pitt) undertakes a mission to undercover the truth about his missing father (Jones), and the expedition that now, 30 years later, threatens the universe. I really enjoyed this film, I thought it was a good Science Fiction film. If your really into Science Fiction, then I think you'll enjoy this film. Parents, unless your children are really into these kind of films, they probably won't be interested in this one. But, Like I said, if you like astronaut films, then you'll probably like this one.

Final Grade:
A+

Overcomer

Rated: PG
Release Date: August 23, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour 59 minutes
Director: Alex Kendrick
Starring: Alex Kendrick, Shari Rigby

      This faith-based movie is about a cross-country coach (Kendrick), who coaches a cross-country team of only one athlete. Meanwhile, he visits a man in the hospital. Later, he and his wife (Rigby) discover that this man is this athlete's father. So now, he helps heal the relationship between this man, the athlete, and her grandmother.

    This is a really good, enjoyable film! Parents, Take your whole family to this movie! Because, It's about repentance, forgiveness, and healing. Even if your not a movie lover, you should definitely check this movie out if you haven't already! I think I'm gonna add it to my list of top 10 movies of 2019!


Final Grade:
A+
                                          Straight out of theater reaction video:

September 2019 film lineup

         Okay guys, there's going to be no official film lineup for September because the only movie I'm planning on seeing this month is animated film Abominable, which comes out on September 27.  So yeah, September is a very slow month for the box office as there's usually nothing interesting coming out during the month. Like I said, there is going to be no official film lineup for this month. But when October comes around, there will probably will be one. So stay tuned!

Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs And Shaw

Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 2 hours 17 minutes
Release Date: August 2, 2019
Director: David Leitch
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba

     Lawman Luke Hobbs (Johnson), and Outcast Deckard Shaw (Statham) work together when a cyber-genetically villain (Elba) threatens to destroy all humanity. Now, I know I'm a little late on theis film, and wasn't planning on seeing it, but even though, as of this post, I have not seen any of the previous Fast and the Furious films, but I thought that this wasn't a bad film. Parents, unless your child is into action films, they probably won't be interested in this film. And if you do take your kids to see it, I'd click here to check the parents guide on IMDB first.

Final Grade:
C+




                                           

Straight out of theater reaction video:

Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark

Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hour 51 minutes
Release Date: August 9, 2019
Director: Andre Ovredal
Starring: Zoe Margaret Colletti, Michael Garza, Gabriel Rush


     This horror flick that is based on the popular book series of the same name, is about a group of friends, who explores a haunted house that was once the home of a young girl with horrible secrets, Sarah Bellows. And those secrets, turned her life into a series of scary stories, written in a book that has transcended time-stories that becomes all-too real.


      This movie is intense, it does have it's moments, and Parents, Many people (including myself) are wondering, who is this movie made for? What is it's target audience? Is it tweens, teens, young adults? Who? But I will tell you this, it's not for your little ones. So, I advise you to not take your little ones to this film. In fact, one YouTube film critic ranked this film on a scary-ness level between Goosebumps and It. So parents, again, I strongly advise you to not take your little ones to this film. But if your older kids are into horror movies, they should be fine.

Final Grade:
B



                                    Straight out of theater reaction video:

Dora and the lost city of gold

Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes
Release Date: August 9, 2019
Director: James Bobin
Starring: Isabela Moner, Eugenio Derbez, Michael Pena

      Bases on the Nickelodeon cartoon Dora the Explorer, Dora (Moner), faces the greatest adventure in her life, high school. While in high school, her parents mysteriously disappears, and she leads her friends on an adventure to save them, and to solve the mystery behind the lost city of gold.


     It's a good enjoyable movie, although I feel the filmmakers were trying to take the Indiana Jones route, and I think kids will have an enjoyable time at the movies with this film. So parents, take them to this movie! I think there's family-fun for everyone!


Final Grade:
B+

                                               Straight out of theater reaction video:

August 2019 Film Lineup

Movies I'm Planning on reviewing this month:

       1. Dora and the Lost City Of Gold (Rated: PG, Release Date: August 9, 2019)

           

           Synopsis:  Based on the Nickelodeon TV Show, Dora The Explorer, Dora, who's spent pretty much her entire life in the jungle, now faces an entirely new adventure, high school.

      2. Scary Stories to tell In The Dark (Rated: PG-13, Release Date: August 9, 2019)

          Synopsis: Inspired by the series of scary books of all time, This film is about a group of teens who solve a murder mystery in their town.

     3. Overcomer (Rated: PG, Release Date: August 23, 2019)

         Synopsis: After receiving the news that local manufacturing plants are forcing many families to relocate, John Harrison, a basketball coach, re-evaluates his career, and agrees to become a cross-country coach.

*Please Note: I may not review all of the movies on this list, but I'll review most of them.

The Lion King

Rated: PG
Release Date: July 19, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes
Director, Jon Faverau
Featuring: Donald Glover, Beyoncé, James Earl Jones, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alfre Woodard


      This adaptation of the 1994 Disney classic, is about (c'mon, we all know it's about) a young lion cub named Simba, who learns to take his place in the circle of life, and becomes king of Pride Rock. This, is a visually wonderful take on this classic tale.  the graphics are fantastic, and only four songs from the original movie, are used in this version. Parents, take your kids to this film. In fact, take the whole family! Even if they haven't seen the original.


Final Grade:
A



*Special Note:

     I have recently decided to start doing Straight out of the theater reaction videos. I got the idea from watching other people doing it. So, here's mine on The Lion King.

Straight out of theater reaction video:

Spider-Man: Far From Home

Rated: PG-13
Release Date: July 2, 2019
Runtime: 2 hours 9 minutes
Director: Jon Watts
Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jake Gyllenhaal, Samuel L. Jackson

    This latest Spidey adventure is set after the events of Avengers: Endgame, and Peter Parker (Holland) goes on a school trip to Europe with his friends. But little does he know, that he just simply cannot take a break from being the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Because in Europe, Danger is still lurking.

   This film is unpredictable, because the villain is one of those hypocritical characters that start off on the good side, but their bad side is revealed later. I thought it was a ok movie, and if your really into comic book movies, I think you'll enjoy this one. Parents, This is obviously a PG-13 rated superhero flick. So, like any other movie like this, you can expect the usual round of superhero violence. If you want to go into further detail about that department, Click here to go to the IMDB Parental Guide before taking your little ones to this film.


Final Grade:
B+

The Other Side Of Heaven 2: Fire Of Faith

Rated: PG-13
Release Date: June 28, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour 50 minutes
Director: Mitch Davis
Starring: Christopher Gorham, Natalie Medlock

     Set 10 years after "The Other Side Of Heaven," Elder John H. Groberg (Gorham) returns to the island of Tonga with his wife (Medlock) and children, to preside over the Tonga-Fiji mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. While there, Their sixth child is born with a serious illness. With faith, and love from thousands of Tongans, despite religious barriers, the baby's life is saved, as well as the life of a Tongan minister's son.

   This is, a really good movie. If you want to see it, check the internet to see if it's playing at a theater in your area. Because, this film is a very limited release. it's not a wide release, unlike all the movies I've reviewed here on this blogspot. Or, you can wait a few months, and try to get it on Blu-ray, DVD, Streaming Services. Parents, This film is (believe it or not) rated PG-13, all because of one scene. That's all I'm going to say, I don't want to give any major spoilers. Like I said, If you want to see it in a theater, search the internet and see if you can find one in your area.

Final Grade:
A+

July 2019 Film Lineup

Movies I'm planning on seeing in July:

1. The Lion King (Release Date: July 19, 2019) Synopsis: From the Director of Jungle Book and Iron Man, comes the story of a future king of the African Savanna where he learns to take his place in the circle of life.
2. Spider-Man: Far From Home (Rated PG-13, Release Date: July 5, 2019) Synopsis: Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Peter Parker Is now faced with new threats in a changed world.

Toy Story 4

Rated: G
Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
Release Date: June 21, 2019
Director: Josh Cooley
Featuring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen

     In this latest Toy Story Adventure, A new toy named "Forky" is added Woody and Buzz's gang. But while on a road trip, Forky Goes missing. So now, it's up to Woody and Buzz to rescue him. Now will they be able to rescue their new friend, and bring him home, or will they end up going to infinity, and beyond?

   I really like this latest Toy Story outing. Even though, I haven't seen the third movie, but I have seen only clips of it, and I haven't seen the first two in a long time. A lot of you will remember back in 1995, the first Toy Story was the first animated movie done by computer. At the time, Nobody had ever seen a movie like that before. Since then, Computer animation has gotten really good. Especially, with rendering software. Nowadays, you can animate something, and make it look photo-realistic. Parents, this is obviously a G rate picture, so you know what I'm going to say, There's family-fun for everyone! I think the entire family will enjoy it!

Final Grade:
A

Men in black: International

Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hour 54 minutes
Release Date: June 14, 2019
Director: F. Gary Gray
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson

    In this 4th installment of the MIB franchise, Agent M (Tessa Thompson) is recruited help discover the most biggest danger ever: A mole in the Men In Black organization. Unlike the first three films, this one doesn't star Will Smith or Tommy Lee Jones. Instead, it stars Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson as the two leads. This film, is one of those films that has one of those unexpected villains. Trust me, you'd be surprised on who it is.

    Parents, unless your kids are into these kind of films, you might wanna think twice before taking them to this one.



Final Grade:
C+

The Secret Life of Pets 2

Rated: PG
Release Date: June 7, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour 26 minutes
Director: Christ Renaud
Featuring: Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Harrison Ford

    This sequel to The Secret Life of Pets, continues the story of pets living private lives when their owners aren't around. In this film, Max's owner gets married and starts a family, and they go on a family trip to a farm where max meets a dog named Rooster. Meanwhile back in new York, Gidget rescues Max's favorite toy from a cat-packed apartment, while snowball rescues a white tiger from a evil circus.


    This movie is better, more hilarious than the original movie. Parents, take the whole family to this one! There's family-fun for everyone! Your little ones will enjoy it!

Final Grade:
B+

Dark Phoenix

Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hour 53 minutes
Release Date: June 7, 2019
Director: Simon Kinberg
Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Sophie Turner


     In this latest X-Men adventure, Jean Grey (Turner), develops incredible and dangerous powers that ultimately turn her into Dark Phoenix. Now, it's up to the X-Men to decide whether the live of a team member is worth living, or to save the world.


    Oh no, I just saw another movie that's being trashed by the internet. 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, Seriously? Isn't there a single movie out there, that the internet actually loves? This movie is better than that! It deserves a better Rotten Tomatoes score than 23%. I thought it wasn't a bad film. Granted that the acting story telling, direction, editing, etc. may be bland but, I still liked it. Parents, I don't know if this movie is ok for your teens, but I don't think you should take your little ones to it. there's some pretty intense action scenes in it, and some other moments that I don't think young kids will understand. See this movie yourself before taking your kids, and you be the judge.

Final Grade:
B

June 2019 Film Lineup

New movies I'm planning on reviewing in June 2019:

1. X-Men: Dark Phoenix (Release Date: June 7, 2019)

2. The Secret life of Pets 2 (Release Date: June 7, 2019)

3. Toy Story 4 (Rated: G, Release Date: June 21, 2019)

4.  Men in Black: International (Release Date: June 14, 2019)


5. Yesterday (Rated: PG-13, Release Date: June 28, 2019)

Aladdin

Rated: PG
Release Date: May 24, 2019
Runtime: 2 hours 8 minutes
Director: Guy Richie
Starring: Will Smith, Naomi Scott, Mena Massoud, and a bunch of unknown actors


     This live-action adaptation of the 1992 animated classic of the same name, is about a young man named Aladdin (Massoud), who's living on the streets of agrabah, comes across Jafar, the grand vizier to the sultan. Jafar Offers him a reward, if he retrieves a very special lamp from the cave of wonders. The Reason is that, this lamp, has the power to make wishes come true.


     I haven't seen the original movie in a long time, so I can't tell you which version is better. But, I loved it! I thought it was a good movie. Parents, this is obviously a PG rated, Family-Friendly, Disney movie. Like I always say in my reviews for Family-Friendly movies, There's Family-Fun for Everyone! Take your kids to see it!


Final Grade:
A+

Big Announcement!

     Hello everyone! I have an announcement to make! I know I haven't posted anything on my second movie blog: Poreproductions at home in a while so,  I will be posting one review a week on it. Every Saturday at noon starting this week.

The first few weeks as follows:

1. Green Book (05-25-19)
2. The Upside (06-01-19)
3. Instant Family (06-08-19)

And many more! So stay tuned!

Click here to check out my second movie blog:

https://theporeproductionsathome.blogspot.com/

A Dog's Journey

Rated: PG
Release Date: May 17, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes
Director: Gail Mancuso
Starring: Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid

    Sequel to 2017's A Dogs Purpose, this movie continues the story of a dog that lives multiple lives. In this one, he protects Ethan (Quaid) and Hannah Montgomery's granddaughter as her mother takes her away from them. The dog watches over her as she gets older, until she reunites with her grandparents. 

     This is a wonderful movie! It's better than the original! Parents, this movie is family-friendly! Take your whole family to see it! They will have a good time at the movies with this film!

Final Grade:
A+

Pokemon Detective Pikachu

Rated: PG
Release Date: May 10, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes
Director: Rob Letterman
Starring: Justice Smith, and Featuring the voice of Ryan Reynolds


      This live-action adaptation of the world-wide phenomenon Pokémon, A young man named Tim (Smith), live in a world where humans and Pokémon co-exist. He teams up with A Pokémon named Detective Pikachu (Reynolds), to find out what happened to his father, who mysteriously disappeared. This is a movie that I'd say, is between bad and good.


     Parents, I'd say go ahead and take your kids to this film but WARNING: there is one scene (it's in the trailer too) where Pikachu says something that you probably don't want your kids to hear. So, there's the only spoiler alert your getting.

Final Grade:
C+

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+