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-

Clifford The Big Red Dog

Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes

Release Date: November 19, 2021

Director: Walt Becker 

Starring: Darby Camp, Jack Whitehall, Izaac Wang

     Based on the Classic Childrens book series, Clifford the big Red Dog is about a New York girl named Emily Elizabeth, who struggles to fit in at home and at school, finds a small red puppy from a magical animal rescuer, and that puppy is destined to become her best friend. When he suddenly grows into a giant dog, he grabs the attention of a genetics company who wishes to supersize animals, Emily Elizabeth and her clueless uncle Casey, fight the forces of greed while clifford (the big red dog) affects the lives of everyone and teaches Emily the true meaning of acceptance.

    This is a wonderful movie, and I think that there's a hidden message in here about acceptance. Parents, take the whole family to this film! There's family-fun for Everyone! And I think everyone's gonna have a great time with this film at the movies.

Final Grade:

A-

Eternals

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 37 minutes

Release Date: November 5, 2021

Director: Chloe Zhao

Starring: Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Kit Harrington

     Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, an unexpected tragedy forces a group of aliens known as the Eternals, who have been living secretly on Earth for thousands of years, to come out of hiding to fight mankind's most ancient enemy, the deviants. I thought it was a good movie. Not as good as Endgame, but not a bad one either. it does however, have good looking visuals. Parents, I'd click here if I were you before deciding to whether or not take your kids to this film. I mean there is at least one scene, that I think you may or may not be offended by. So, there's the warning. Overall, I think the average marvel fan, or or average moviegoer in general may be ok with this film.

Final Grade:

B+

Ron's Gone Wrong

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 46 minutes

Release Date: October 22, 2021

Directors: Sarah Smith, Jean-Phillippe Vine

Featuring the voices of: Zach Galifinakis, Jack Dylan Grazer

     This animated adventure is about a young man named Barney (Grazer), who is an average middle schooler, who does not have the extremely popular social media device called a B-bot. When he finally gets one, it malfunctions and learns that the true meaning of friendship is not through Social Media, but through having an actual friend around like a family member.

     This is a good story about how Social Media, and Technology can distract us from being with others. Parents, this is a good film to take the whole family to, and I'm recommending it to you if you can't find anything else at the box office to take your kids to.

Final Grade:

A+

It's the great pumpkin Charlie Brown

 Release Date: October 27, 1966

Runtime: 25 minutes

      I've decided to end my horror marathon, on a family-friendly note. I feel that the fall/winter months is the time of year for Charlie brown, and I'm ending this marathon with everyone's favorite half-hour, Halloween special: It's the great pumpkin Charlie Brown. Now, you should know what this short film is about. It's about everyone's favorite peanuts characters, who are celebrating Halloween by trick-or-treating, and attending a Halloween party, while Linus, who believes in something called "The Great Pumpkin," decides to go to the local pumpkin patch, and wait for "him" to appear.

Final Grade:

A+

Dune

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 35 minutes

Release Date: October 22, 2021

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Furguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Jason Momoa, Zendaya

      This adaptation of the classic 1965 novel of the same name, Paul Atreides (Chalamet) is the son of a noble family who travels to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. I think it's my most favorite movie of the year. It's got really good looking visuals, it's better than the 1984 film, and I think it should definitely be seen in a theater, and NOT on HBO Max! Seriously people, if you wanna see this film (if you can), see it in a theater with the biggest screen, and the best sound system you can find (and afford). Parents, click here to decide whether or not let your kids see this film. Overall, I think it's my most favorite movie of the year, and it definitely lived up to the hype!

Final Grade:

A+

The Turning

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 34 minutes

Release Date: January 24, 2020

Director: Fiora Sigismondi

Starring: Mackenzie Davis, Finn Wolfhard

     A young governess is hired to look after an orphaned girl, but the return of the girls problematic brother uncovers secrets from the past. I don't think I really care for this movie. I do think, it's better than what everyone says. But the problem is that, you know when you see a movie for the first time, you sit there and your like "This is the ending. Nope, this is. Nope! This is! Finally, the movie's over!" Well, I don't think the studio could make up their minds on how to end this movie. Because, I think there are two endings! Parents, this movie is really intense. Towards the end of the film, I think the main character goes completely paranoia!. So, unless your teens are horror fans, keep your kids away from this film!

Final Grade:

D+

House at the end of the Street

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes

Release Date: September 21, 2012

Director: Mark Tonderai

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Elisabeth Shue

         After moving with her mother to a small town, a teenager discovers that an accident occurred in the house at the end of the street. Only, things get more complicated. This movie, is not a good movie.  It has a plot twist that I think makes no sense, and I think only somebody who's really into horror, and just likes anything scary is gonna enjoy this film. Overall, I say skip it.

Final Grade:

D-

Winchester

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes

Release Date: February 2, 2018

Director: The Spierig Brothers

Starring: Helen Mirren, Sarah Snook

      Ensconced in her sprawling San Jose, California Mansion, eccentric firearm heiress Sarah Winchester (Mirren) Believes she is haunted by the souls of people killed by the winchester repeating rifle. I thought this was a very interesting film. The last half hour was indeed the most intense. Parents: I don't think you'd wanna show your kids this film. It's pretty intense for them.

Final Grade:

C

No Time to Die

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 43 minutes

Release Date: October 8, 2021

Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga

Starring: Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux, Rami Malek, Ralph Fiennes

        In this latest James Bond adventure, Bond (James Bond) (Craig) is retired from the MI6, and his peace is short lived when a old friend from the CIA turns up, leading him up to a mysterious villain (Malek) with dangerous technology. This is supposedly the last Bond film with Daniel Craig as the famous 007 agent, and I think this is a good sendoff for him. Even though it's not as good as Skyfall, but the ending is pretty emotional. Parents, this is a typical PG-13 rated action film. So, expect your typical PG-13 violence. So, I don't think your kids might be interested in this movie. Unless, your teens are really into action films like this, and Marvel. So, You should probably click here, before deciding to whether or not let your teens see it. Overall, I think it's a good movie.

Final Grade:

A+

A Quiet Place

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes

Release Date: April 6, 2018

Director: John Krasinski

Starring: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt

       Following an apocalypse, a family literally lives in absolute silence, in order to survive and hide from monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing. I can remember when I first saw this film in theaters back in 2018, I thought that it was a really intense film, and I still do. I'm writing this review in May of 2021, and I'm doing so in anticipation of A Quiet Place Part II (click here for my review for that movie). Although, A Quiet Place (Part 1) is a good film, but parents, this 2018 horror hit may be a little intense (or scary) for your little ones. So, you probably should keep them away from this film.

Final Grade:

A-

P.S.

You may notice, That I've decided to include my original video review of the film from 2018 below.

Original Video Review from 2018:

The Ring

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 55 minutes

Release Date: October 18, 2002

Director: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson

     After discovering a mysterious videotape that kills it's viewers after one week of watching it, a young journalist must investigate it before her time is up. This movie, is a good PG-13 horror movie. Although, it's got some scary moments, namely the contents of the videotape, and some creepy faces. Parents, this is obviously a horror film, so you might wanna keep your young kids away from this film.

Final Grade:

A+

Venom: Let there be Carnage

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes

Director: Andy Serkis

Starring: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Harris

   

          In this Sequel to the 2018 hit Venom,  Eddie Brock (Hardy) interviews serial killer Cletus Kasady (Harrelson) who, after a failed execution, becomes the host of the symbiote Carnage. It's a good movie, but incredibly violent. Parents, this is a PG-13 rated film, and I think it's too strong for young kids. I don't know how Sony Pictures, who made this film, escaped the chance of getting a R rating! So please, keep your young kids away from this flick! But if your an adult, and if you've seen and liked the first Venom movie, I think you'll like this one.

 

Final Grade:

B 

When A Stranger Calls

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 27 minutes

Release Date: February 3, 2006

Director: Simon West

Starring: Camilla Belle, Tommy Flanagan

    This Thriller is based on a urban legend known as "The Babysitter and the man upstairs," where a babysitter receives suspicious phone calls. She locks up the house and arms the security system, only to discover that the calls are not where she thinks they're coming from.

    This is a pretty intense movie. It's one of those movies that start off pretty slow, but it picks up as it progresses. I remember back when it first came out, one of my classmates saw it, and he said it was scary. I don't think it's as intense as he probably thought it was, but the I think the most intense part of it was the last 15-20 minutes. Parents, this film might be nightmare-inducing to young kids. So, you probably keep them away from this film as possible.

Final Grade:

B+

Halloween Horror Marathon

 Hey guys, A few months ago I decided to do a Halloween Horror Marathon this year, where every Monday and Friday this month, I review a PG-13 horror movie. DISCLAIMER: I actually wrote these reviews earlier this year, but you obviously won't see them until this month. Here's what I'm reviewing this year:

1. When A Stranger Calls (2006) Oct 4.
2. The Ring (2002) Oct. 8
3. A Quiet Place (2018) Oct. 11
4. Winchester (2018) Oct. 15
5. House at the End Of the Street (2012) Oct 18
6. The Woman In Black (2012) Oct. 22
7. The Turning (2020) Oct. 25
8. It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown (1966) Oct. 29

Dear Evan Hansen

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours, 17 minutes

Release Date: September 24, 2021

Director: Stephen Chbosky

Starring: Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Amy Adams, Julianne Moore

     This adaptation of the Broadway Musical Dear Evan Hansen,  is about a high school senior with Social Anxiety disorder named Evan Hansen (Platt), who goes through a journey of self-discovery and acceptance following the suicide of his fellow classmate Connor Murphy. This Movie, is a good movie. I think it's better than the movie In the Heights, which is also a Broadway-to-film adaptation, and I think I'll get the blu-ray when it comes out. it deals with Social Anxiety, suicide, and death I think, in a way that I think is the the best way that they're dealt with in the movies that I've seen in probably ever! Parents, I think they could've cut just a little bit of stuff out of this movie in order to get it down to a PG. It may not be for your little ones, but your teens might be ok with it. Click here, to go to the Parents Guide on IMDB, to decide to whether or not to take your kids to this film.

Final Grade:

A+

Cry Macho

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime:

Release Date: September 17, 2021

Directed By and Starring: Clint Eastwood

     Based on the novel of the same name, Clint Eastwood Stars as a one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder who, in 1978, takes a job from a ex-boss to bring the man's young son home and away from his alcoholic mom. During the journey, the unlikely pair faces unexpecting challenges, the world-weary horseman may find his own sense of redemption through teaching the boy what it means to be a good man.

      I thought it was a good movie, and I'll definitely rent this one when it comes out on Blu-Ray. I think this film is aimed toward the Senior-Age Demographic So Parents, I don't think this movie is gonna be of any interest to small kids. But Teens, they might like it a little bit, but probably not very much. And, there's also a little bit of foul language in it. So, parents I'd keep your young ones away from this film, but grandparents might like it.

Final Grade:

A+

Out of theater reaction

Shang-Chi and the legend of the ten rings

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 12 minutes

Release Date: September 3, 2021

Director: Destin Daniel Cretton

Starring: Simu Liu, Awkwafina

     Shang-Chi, the master of unarmed weaponry based Kung Fu, is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization. This movie, is a great movie. I think your gonna have a really good time at the movies with this one. It's enjoyable, full of
action, the visuals are really good, and overall, it's a really good film. Parents, click here in order to decide to take your young ones to this film. 

Final Grade:

A+

Paw Patrol: The Movie

 Rated: G

Runtime: 1 hour 26 minutes

Release Date: August 20, 2021

Director: Cal Brunker

Featuring The Voices of: Tyler Perry, Jimmy Kimmel, Kim Kardashian

     Based on the cartoon show Paw Patrol, Ryder and everyone's favorite heroic pups kick into high gear to stop the mayor of a nearby city from wreaking havoc! While one of the pups must face his past in that city, the team finds help from the savvy dachshund liberty. Together, armed with exciting new gadgets and gear, the PAW patrol fight to save the city, and stop their mayor from destroying the bustling metropolis! 

   I thought this movie was good, and I enjoyed the picture. It's a good, fun, family-friendly movie. It does, however, does dive into the topic of PTSD a little bit, so for those of you who are veterans, or anyone else that deals with the disorder, there's the warning. Parents, this is obviously a family movie, so aside from the PTSD, there's family-fun for everyone! If you haven't already, take the whole family (including the kids of course) to see it in a theater, and not on streaming!

Final Grade:

A+

Free Guy

Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 55 minutes

Release Date: August 13, 2021

Director: Shawn Levy

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, and Taika Waititi

    This film is set in a video game called Free City, and it's about a bank teller (Reynolds), who discovers he's a Non Player Character, and the makers of that game have a huge secret. I thought that this was a pretty good movie, and I think your gonna have a pretty good time at the movies. Parents, this is a PG-13 rated film and believe it or not, when I first heard about this movie, I thought it was gonna be rated PG. But, the language in the film is apparently too strong for PG. So, I'd click here, and then determine to whether or not let your kids see this film. So other than that, it's a pretty good film.

Final Grade:

A+

Jungle Cruise

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 7 minutes

Release Date: July 30, 2021

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt

      This latest flick that's based on a Disneyland attraction, is about an adventurer named Lily Houghton (Blunt) who goes on adventure through the jungle with a "Skipper" named Frank Wolff (Johnson), and they encounter dangerous animals and reptiles, but with a supernatural element. This movie, is a fun, enjoyable movie. It certainly has the spirit of movies like Indiana Jones, and The Mummy from 1999. Parents, this is a PG-13 Rated Disney Film, even though it has the Disney title on it, I'd be cautious about taking your little kids to this film. So, I'd click here if i were you,
and check the Parents Guide on IMDB before taking your kids. OR, before letting them watch it on Disney Plus. Otherwise, it's a fairly good movie.

Final Grade:

B+

Old

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes

Release Date: July 23, 2021

Director: M. Night Shyamalan

Starring: Gael Garcia Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Alex Wolff, Thomasin Mckenzie

     This latest flick from Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, is about two families who go on vacation to a mysterious beach that makes people age rapidly within the matter of one day. This is a pretty good and intense film, I think the average moviegoer is gonna like it, and there's a plot twist towards the end that I think will surprise you. Parents, I don't think your kids would be interested in this film, and on top of that, like I said, this film is intense, and it's got a lot of stuff that I think your kids may not like. So, I wouldn't take them to see this movie if I were you. But other than that, I think the average moviegoer is gonna like this. Yes I know, some people may not like it but, that's just my opinion. Definitely getting the Blu-Ray when it comes out.

Final Grade:

B+

Space Jam: A New Legacy

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 55 minutes

Release Date: July 16, 2021

Director: Malcom D. Lee

Starring: LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Bugs Bunny

    In this sequel to the 1996 film Space Jam, NBA Star LeBron James, must team up with the Loony Toons, to play a game of basketball against a rogue artificial intelligence named Al G. Rhythm (Don Cheadle), after he kidnapped his son. In order to rescue him, James and the toons must play the game and win.

   This is a fun film, and I think it's better than the first film! Seriously, How many good movies do I have to see that get trashed by the internet! Seriously, C'mon people! It's full of references to characters like Batman, and Superman. By the way, that's the only spoilers your getting. Well, at least from me. Parents, this is a obviously a kids film, so take them to the theater to see it! and don't watch it via HBOMax, that's not the proper way to see a new movie.

Final Grade:

A+

Black Widow

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 13 minutes

Director: Cate Shortland

Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh

    This film is about Natasha Romanoff (Johansson), Who confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. She now reunites with her sister Yelena (Pugh), and her parents to stop a force that will stop at nothing to bringer her down. I thought it was a ok movie, not a bad film. But, just your average summer blockbuster popcorn movie. It's not as good as Avengers: Endgame but, if your a true hardcore marvel fan, I think you'll be fine with it. Parents, there is your average amount of PG-13 violence, so I'd click here, to go to the IMDB parent's guide to decide to whether or not let your kids see it.

Final Grade:

B+

July 2021 Movie Lineup

 Movies I'm planning on seeing in July 2021:

1. Black Widow: (Rated: PG-13, Release Date: July 9, 2021 Already have my ticket) Synopsis: This movie is about Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), and her quests between Civil War and Infinity War
2. Space Jam: A New Legacy: (Rated: PG, Release Date: July 16, 2021) Synopsis: In this long-awaited sequel to the 1996 film Space Jam, Bugs Bunny and the rest of the loony tunes teams up with NBA star LeBron James.
3. Jungle Cruise (Rated PG-13, Release Date: July 30, 2021) This movie is based on the Disneyland Ride, where a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through a jungle.
4. Old (Rated PG-13, Release Date: July 23, 2021) This latest flick from Director: M. Night Shyamalan, is about a family on a tropical vacation, who discover a beach where they relax for a few hours, is somehow causing them to age rapidly.

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 33 minutes

Release Date: June 11, 2021

Director: Will Gluck

Starring: Domhall Gleeson, Rose Byrne

      A follow-up to the 2018 film Peter Rabbit, Thomas and Bea are now married and now live with Peter Rabbit and his rabbit family. Eventually, they travel to the big city to work on publishing Bea's new book, which chronicles the events of the first film. While there, Peter meets an old friend of the family, who turned out to be a rather shady character. Parents, I think your kids will enjoy this film. Although, I don't necessarily think it's better than the first film, but there are some hilarious moments in it. So, take the whole family to see it!

Final Grade:

C+

In the Heights

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 23 minutes

Release Date: June 11, 2021

Director: Jon M. Chu

Starring: Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace

     This adaptation of the musical of the same name, is about a business owner who has dreams of winning the lottery and returning to his native Dominican republic. ultimately, he and the residents of the close-knit neighborhood get a dose of what it means to be home. I thought this was good movie. Wasn't too bad or anything but parents, you might wanna see this movie by yourself before deciding to whether or not let your kids see it. I mean, there is a little bit of foul language here and there, but not too much. but otherwise, go see it if your interested.

Final Grade:

C+

Spirit Untamed

Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 27 minutes

Release Date: June 4, 2021

Directors: Elaine Bogan, Ennio Torresan

Featuring the voices: Isabela Merced, Jake Gyllenall, Julianne Moore, McKenna Grace

        This dreamworks animated feature is about a young girl named Lucky Prescott, who befriends a wild mustang named Spirit. When his family gets taken away by thieves, Lucky and Spirit set off on adventure to rescue them. This is a good family-friendly film, but it's not gonna be on my list of top 10 best movies of the year, but it is a good one. Parents, take your young ones to this film (although you might wanna have them follow safety COVID precautions (i.e. masks, social distancing) if necessary), 'Cause there's family-fun for everyone! It's a good movie! Go see it!

Final Grade:

A+

Cruella

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 14 minutes

Release Date: May 28, 2021

Director: Craig Gellespie

Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry

      This movie chronicles the young life of infamous Disney Villain, Cruella DeVil and how she came to be. This is a good movie, one I would probably see again in the future. Although, I think Disney unintentionally made an adult film. You know, a movie that's meant only for adults. There's a lot of adult stuff in the film, mainly a plot twist which I won't go into any detail about. So parents, even though this is a Disney film, I'd see the movie first, before letting your kids see it.

Final Grade:

A+

A Quiet Place Part II

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes

Release Date: May 28, 2021

Director: John Krasinski

Starring: Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmons, Cillian Murphy, Noah Jupe

   Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. While there, they realize that the creatures are not the only threats out there. I think this movie is just as good as the first film, some say that it may be even better. It was supposed to come out in March of 2020, but was held
off at the very last minute due to COVID-19. however, unlike many studios that gave some of their films to streaming services, Paramount Pictures decided to hold onto this film, until they decided that it was the right time to release it. Also, unlike Disney and Warner Brothers, Paramount decided not to do a "hybrid" release. In other words, they decided not to do a theater and streaming service release, but instead they stuck to a theaters only release. Parents, I'd see this film alone first, before deciding to whether or not let your kids see it. The creatures in this film (and the first one) maybe a little eerie-looking for them. Overall, I thought it was a good movie, and I bet there might be a Part 3 in the works. So, if your a horror fan, and if you've been looking forward to this film for a long time, go see it!

Final Grade:

A

Voyagers

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes

Director: Neil Burger

Starring: Ty Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp, Colin Farrell

      Set in the near future, the film chronicles the odyssey of 30 young men and women who are sent into deep space on a multi-generational mission in search of a new home. However, something goes wrong, not knowing if the real threat is outside the ship, or who they're becoming inside it. This Movie is not as bad as I thought it would be. Parents, there is some violent (and sexual) images in the film, so you should probably keep your kids away from this film. Believe it or not, I heard that it almost got slapped in the face with a R rating. So, the filmmakers had to take some stuff out in order to keep that PG-13 rating. For more information, Click
here to go to the Parents Guide on IMDB.

The Girl who believes in Miracles

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes

Release Date: April 2, 2021

Director: Richard Correll

Starring: Mira Sorvino, Kevin Sorbo, Peter Coyote, Austyn Johnson

       
       This movie is about a young girl named Sara, who listens to a preacher that tells that faith can move mountains. Later she starts praying, and after she asks God to bring a dead bird back to life, she becomes famous. This is a good movie that has a good message to it, and that message is that God hears all prayers, and will answer them in his own way, and at his home time. Parents, this is obviously a PG rated faith-based family movie. So, take the whole family to see it!

Final Grade:

A+

Godzilla Vs. Kong

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 53 minutes

Release Date: March 31, 2021

Directior: Adam Wingard

Starring: Alexander Skarsgard, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall

    The epic next chapter in the cinematic monsterverse pits two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against one another, the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong, with humanity caught in the balance. I thought it was ok Popcorn movie, I don't think it's gonna win any awards, but I bet it's probably gonna draw audiences just because of the special effects. Parents, You be the judge on this one. I'm sure your teens are gonna be okay with it, but I'm not sure about your little ones. But I will say that, this is a movie that has to be seen in theaters, and NOT on streaming services (wink wink, HBO Max).

Final Grade:

C+

Chaos Walking

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 49 minutes

Release Date: March 5, 2021

Director: Doug Liman

Starring: Tom Holland, Daisy Ridley

    In a world where there are no women, and all living creatures can hear each other's thoughts, a young woman crash lands on the planet, thus putting her life in danger. As a young man vows to protect her, he will have to discover his own inner power, and unlock the planet's dark secrets.

     This movie, is a ok movie. It's not bad, just ok. This movie, has been in "production limbo" for at least 3-4 years. It was initially filmed in 2017, and went through some reshoots in 2019. Don't quote me on that, And, I think it was supposed to be released in 2018. When you watch this film, you can tell by the end of the film, that Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley, have aged a little bit. Yeah, that's how long the film was in production limbo. Parents, I'd see this film first, before showing it to your kids.

Final Grade:

C

Raya and the last Dragon

 Rated: PG

Release Date: March 5, 2021

Directors: Don Hall, Carlos Lopez Estrada

Stars: Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina

     This latest Disney animated picture is about a young woman named Raya, who lives in the fictional world of Kumandra, where long ago humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when monsters called the drunn threatened the land, the dragons had to sacrifice themselves to save humanity. now, 500 years later, the drunn returned, and it's now up to Raya to hunt down the last dragon. and stop the drunn for good.

    This movie, is a good movie. As I was sitting in the theater watching this film, I couldn't help but compare to what's happening on the screen, to what's currently happening in real life right now, you know with the COVID-19 pandemic and all that. There is a really good message in this picture, and that message is trust. Parents, there may be some parts of this film that your kids may ask you about while they watch it. so, I highly suggest that you watch it with them just in case.

Final Grade:

A+

P.S.

  People, if you live in a area where theaters are showing this film that are open, do me a favor, and see it that way! Not on Disney+. Theaters, are the best way to see it, trust me.

Tom and Jerry

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes

Release Date: February 26, 2021

Director: Tim Story

Starring: Chloe Grace Moretz, Michael Pena

      This adaptation of the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon, is about a young woman who poses as a hotel employee, who appoints a cat to get rid of a mouse that's infesting the hotel, while she helps the hotel prepare for a wedding.  I thought this movie was enjoyable, I don't know why the internet is trashing it! Seriously, it needs to stop trashing movies! It's a good family-friendly film. One that I know kids will enjoy! Parents, please do not show your kids this movie on HBO Max, take them to the theater if possible. That's how I saw this film.

 

 

Final Grade:

C+

 

P.S.

    One of the stars of this film, is none other than my Hollywood crush Chloe Grace Moretz, who apparently hasn't been in the movies very much lately. I have yet to see her do a big $500 million dollar making at the box office blockbuster.

News of the World

 
 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes

Release Date: December 25, 2020

Director: Paul Greengrass

Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel

In a post Civil War era, a civil war veteran (hanks), who now travels from town to town, sharing the news of presidents, queens, etc. encounters a young girl named Johanna (Zengel), who was taken by the Kiowa people 6 years earlier, and and agrees to take her home to her biological aunt and uncle. This movie, is a good movie. I saw this movie this past week, and originally planned on seeing "Wonder Woman 1984", but changed my mind last minute, and I'm glad that I did. This movie, is probably the best new movie that I saw this year. Parents, the film is rated PG-13, but there is some gunshot violence, and a little foul language, so I advise you to not take your young kids to this film. It's a western film, so I don't know if your young kids would be interested in it anyway. But, if you are into western films, I think this one would be good for you.

Final Grade:

A+