Top 5 best movies of 2024

 Okay folks, I'm concluding 2024 with my list of top 5 best movies of the year. These movies, are movies that you probably liked, others, you probably did not. But, these are movies that I liked. If your curious, I've provided the links to the reviews for each movie on the list.

1. Wicked Released November 22, 2024

     

     This movie is a WICKED-LY good movie! I think Ariana Grande was a  perfect casting choice for Glinda.

Review: https://www.reviews.missourimovielover.com/2024/11/wicked.html

2. Twisters Released July 19, 2024

Two hours of my life that flew by!

Review: https://www.reviews.missourimovielover.com/2024/07/twisters.html

3. Inside Out 2 Released June 15, 2024

A really good sequel, that can capture the heart and mind.

Review: https://www.reviews.missourimovielover.com/2024/06/inside-out-2.html

4. It ends with us Released August 9, 2024

I found a hidden message in this one about forgiveness

Review: https://www.reviews.missourimovielover.com/2024/08/it-ends-with-us.html

5. The Wild Robot Released September 25, 2024

Even though I'm not a parent, but I think there's a hidden message about parenting, and the ending is good too!

Review: https://www.reviews.missourimovielover.com/2024/10/the-wild-robot.html

Honorable Mention:

IF Released May 17, 2024

I think there is a message about the meaning of you have to believe it to see it. 

Review: https://www.reviews.missourimovielover.com/2024/05/if.html

Mufasa: The Lion King

 Rated: PG

 Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes

 Release Date: December 20, 2024

 Director: Barry Jenkins

 Featuring the voices of: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone

    This prequel to the 2019 Lion King remake, is about young cub that's lost and alone named Mufasa meets Taka, a young lion that's sympathetic, and the heir to the Royal Bloodline. They later go on a expansive journey Along with three other well-known characters, and search for their destiny. 

    This movie is good but, I don't think it holds a candle as well as the 2019 film, or the 1994 film. But it's enjoyable, I think kids will like it. So Parents, if you haven't taken your kids to this movie, go ahead.

Final Grade:

B+

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

 Rated: PG

 Runtime: 1 hour 50 minutes

 Release Date: December 20, 2024

 Director: Jeff Fowler

 Starring: Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter and featuring the voices of Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves, and Colleen O'Shaughnessey

    In this third film in the Sonic franchise, Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite to face a new adversary, Shadow the Hedgehog (Reeves), a mysterious villain with powers that they've never faced before. With their powers outmatched, the trio must team up with a unlikely alliance as they go on a global adventure to stop Shadow.

   This movie is not the best, or worst of the three Sonic movies. I'd say it's in the middle between one and two, but it's a enjoyable film. Parents, if your kids like the sonic movies, I'd say take them to see it. they might like it a little bit.

Final Grade:

B

Wicked

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 2 hours 40 minutes

Release Date: November 22, 2024

Director: John M. Chu

Starring: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum

    In part one of this two part story, A misunderstood young woman because of her green skin named Elphaba (Erivo), make friends with Glinda (Grande), a popular girl at Shiz university in the land of Oz. Thier friendship reaches a crossroads when they meet the Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Goldblum).

    This movie, is a WICKED-LY good movie! I think Ariana Grande was a perfect casting choice for Glinda. I think you need a good singing voice as good as hers, for a role like that! Also I think Cynthia Erivo was good as Elphaba as well. Parents, take the family to this film! I think the kids will enjoy it! Although, it's a really long movie so, they may fall asleep during it. 2 hours, and 40 minutes is pretty long for a family movie.

Final Grade:

A+

Red One

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 3 minutes

Release Date: November 15, 2024

Director: Jake Kasdan

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, J.K. Simmons, Lucy Liu

    In this Christmas-Themed film, When Santa Claus (Simmons) Is kidnapped, The North Pole's head of security Callum Drift (Johnson) recruits the world's most infamous bounty hunter Jack O'Malley (Evans), and they go on a mission to rescue Santa, and save Christmas. Parents, I don't recommend this film to kids. But if you wanna take your teens to it, I suggest that you click here before taking them. I don't think this film is a Christmas film for kids, but it does have the premise for a kids film. Also, I don't this movie is as good as Best Christmas Ever, so Parents if your looking for a good Christmas movie to watch with the kids, I recommend that one.

Final Grade:

B

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Rated: PG-13

 Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes

 Release Date: November 1, 2024

 Director: Robert Zemeckis

 Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Paul Bettany, Kelly Reilly

     This original movie is a generational story about families all living in the same house, and the special place they inhabit, sharing their life, love, laughter, and loss. This movie is a good movie. The Story was great, and the cinematography was great. It was shot all in one camera angle. The camera doesn't move at all throughout the film What does change however, is the time period. It's basically a time-lapse movie. I think the filmmaking technique used in this movie, could revolutionize filmmaking in the future.

    Parents, although I don't think your kids would be interested in this movie but, if you wanna go ahead and take them, click here before going.

Final Grade:

A+

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

 Rated: PG

 Release Date: November 8, 2024 

 Director: Dallas Jenkins

 Starring: Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Lauren Graham

    This wonderful movie is about a woman in charge of the annual Christmas Pageant at her church, and she recruits six of the worst kids in town, and finds it hard to keep them from disrupting the big event! This is a wonderful family movie about Not giving up, and I believe that there is a message about worst enemies becoming best friends. Parents, take the family to it! I believe there's family-fun for everyone!

Final Grade:

A+

Venom: The Last Dance

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 49 minutes

Release Date: October 25, 2024

Director: Kelly Marcel

Starring: Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejifor, Juno Temple

    In this third and Final installment of the Venom trilogy, Eddie Brock (Hardy) and Venom are on the run. As circumstances tighten, they're compelled tough decision the could bring an end to their partnership. This film, marks the end of Eddie's and Venom's adventures, and if you plan on seeing this film, I'd say the ending is a little on the emotional side. Also I must warn you, that if you've seen or read any other reviews on this film, and they say that it's the best movie in the trilogy, the people who did those reviews....ARE LIARS!

    This movie is NOT a very good movie! It took me a long time to be fully immersed into the story and Parents, I must strictly warn you that if plan on taking your kids to this movie, Please Please PLEASE click here, before making that decision! The film is pretty violent, and there is a quite a bit of foul language. Also, despite the fact that the film is PG-13, but I did hear a character say something that sounded suspiciously like the M-F bomb.

Final Grade:

D+

The lowest Grade I have ever given a movie this year!

The Wild Robot

 Rated: PG

 Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes

 Release Date: September 25, 2024

 Director: Chris Sanders

 Featuring the voices of: Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor

    This animated adventure is about a robot named Roz, who is stranded on a uninhabited island. While there, she bonds with the animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. This movie, is a good movie. Even though I'm not a parent, but I think there's a hidden message about parenting, and the ending is good too. Parents, take your kids to this one! I think it's a film the whole family can enjoy! I think it could be one of the years best films.

Final Grade:

A+

Transformers One

 Rated: PG

 Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes

 Release Date: September 20, 2024

 Director: Josh Cooley

 Featuring the voices of: Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johannson

    This animated feature is about the origin story of Optimus Prime, and Megatron, who are now sworn enemies, that started off as best friends that bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.

   This movie, I believe is one of the best transformers movies in recent years. Parents, if you want your children to become transformers fans, May I recommend you start with this one. Although, I wanna warn you that there might be some stuff that only Adults might get. But if your looking for something to see with your family this weekend, this one might be a good choice.

Final Grade:

A-

    

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes

Release Date: September 6, 2024

Director: Tim Burton

Starring: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Justin Theroux, Catherine O'Hara, Willem Dafoe, Jenna Ortega

    In this highly anticipated sequel to the 1988 classic Beetlejuice, The Deetz family return home to Winter River after a family tragedy. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's (Ryder) life is turned upside down when her daughter Astrid (Ortega) accidentally opens a portal to the afterlife. With trouble brewing in both realms, it's only a matter of time before somebody summons Beetlejuice by saying his name three times, to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.

    This movie is not a bad movie, Nor is it a bad on either.
I'd say it's mediocre. Although if your a fan of the original, you'll probably like this one. Parents, I'd keep your little kids away from this film, but if you wanna let your teen see it, I'd click here first. 

Final Grade:

C+

AfrAId

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 25 minutes

Release Date: August 30, 2024

Director: Chris Weitz

Starring: John Cho, Katherine Waterston

    Curtis (Cho) and his family are selected to test a new digital assistant named AIA, who learns their behaviors, and makes sure that nothing, and no one, gets in their way. I thought it was a ok, mediocre movie. Not as intense as other PG-13 horror films, but there are some jump scares in it. Parents, I'd keep your little ones away from this film, but if your teens wanna see it, I'd advise you to click here before letting them.

Final Grade:

B

It Ends with Us

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 10 minutes

Release Date: August 9, 2024

Director: Justin Baldoni

Starring: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Jenny Slate

    Based on the novel of the same name, It Ends with Us about Lily Bloom (Lively), a florist who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life. She meets Ryle Kincaid (Baldoni), a neurosurgeon and sparks a connection with him. But, she begins to see sides of him that remind her of her parents relationship.

    This movie, is a good movie. I found a hidden message towards the end about forgiveness, and I think that's a good message even for a movie like this. WARNING: there are some scenes in this film that may trigger some bad memories for you so, I just wanna warn you about that. Parents, I don't think your little kids may be interested in this film, but your teens might.

Final Grade:

A+

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 32 minutes

Release Date: August 2nd, 2024

Director: Carlos Saldana

Starring: Zachary Levi, Zooey Deschanel

 This movie is about an adventurous man named Harold, who can make anything come to life simply by drawing it with his purple crayon. After he grows up and draws himself into the real world, he finds himself having to learn a lot about real life.

    This movie, isn't a bad movie. I think it's just a typical, generic live-action family movie that may, or may not be of any interest except for small kids. Although they may, or may not like it that much but parents, if they want to see this movie, go ahead and take them.

Final Grade:

C+

Trap

 Rated: PG-13

 Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes

 Release Date: August 2, 2024

 Director: M. Night Shyamalan

 Starring: Josh Hartnett, Hayley Mills, Saleka Shyamalan, Ariel Donoghue

    When a father (Hartnett) takes his daughter to a concert, he realizes that the concert is a trap that was set by the authorities who are looking for a serial killer known as "The Butcher."

     This movie, is good. Although I must warn you, that the ending is VERY intense. I think it pushes the boundaries between PG-13 and R. So Parents, DO NOT take your kids to this film! Especially your young ones! It may frighten them a little. To the general audience, if your a fan of M. Night Shyamalan (the director of the film), you might like it.

Final Grade:

B-

Twisters

 Rated: PG-13

 Runtime: 2 hours 2 minutes

 Release Date: July 19, 2024

 Director: Lee Isaac Chung

 Starring: Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthomy Ramos

    A Tornado Obsessed Youtuber, teams up with a former storm chaser as Stom Season intensifies, and encounter the windstorm of their dreams, and nightmares in this sequel to the 1996 blockbuster movie Twister. The pair and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of Mutiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma. 

This movie, is a WILDLY good movie! Unfortunately, I found little to no reference to it's 1996 predecessor. But it is however, 2 hours of my life that FLEW BY! If your a fan of the original movie, I think you'll like this one. Parents, despite the fact that I found very little cursing, I think the tornadoes might frighten your little ones. But I think your teens will do just fine.

Final Grade:

A

Fly Me to the Moon

 Rated: PG-13

 Runtime: 2 hours 12 minutes

 Director: Greg Berlanti

 Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Woody Harrelson

    This film is about a marketing maven named Kelly Jones (Johansson), who wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis's (Tatum) already difficult task, and when the White House deems the mission too important to fail, the countdown truly begins.

    This movie, is a good movie with a message. Which is Never Tell a Lie. If your into Sci-Fi movies, or if your an older folk that remembers when Neil Armstrong first landed on the moon, then you'll probably enjoy this film. Parents, if you wanna take your teens to this film, you might wanna click here to check the parents guide on IMDB before going.

Final Grade:

B+

Despicable Me 4

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 35 minutes

Release Date: July 3, 2024

Directors: Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage

Featuring the voices of: Steve Carrell, Kristin Wiig, Will Ferrell, Joey King

    In this latest installment of the Despicable Me franchise, Gru faces a new nemesis named Maxime and his girlfriend Valentina. So He and his family are forced to go on the run. This movie is an ok movie. No the best one of the franchise, but not the worst one either. It's just there, between good and bad. Parents, if your kids are into the Despicable me movies, then they're probably gonna like this one, just maybe not as much as the other films.

Final Grade:

C+

A Quiet Place: Day One

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes

Release Date: June 28, 2024

Director: Michael Saronoski

Starring: Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn

    In this prequel to the 2018 film A Quiet Place, a new york woman named Sam (Nyong'o) is trapped in the big apple during the early days of an alien invasion where the aliens have ultrasonic hearing. This movie is pretty good, If you like the first two Quiet Place movies, you'll probably like this one. Parents, this is a pretty intense film like the first two ones. So if I were you, I'd click here before taking the kids. Now I would however, keep the little ones because they may get a little frightened by it. So if your kids are teens, they shouldn't have too much of a problem with it.

Final Grade:

A-

Inside Out 2

 Rated: PG

 Runtime: 1 hour 36 minutes

 Release Date: June 15, 2024

 Director: Kelsey Mann

 Featuring the voices of: Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman

        This anticipated sequel to the 2015 animated film Inside Out, Riley is now a teenager and her mind headquarters is now making room for new emotions. Joy, Anger, Sadness, Fear, and disgust aren't sure how they feel when Anxiety, Embarrassment, Envy, and Ennui show up. This movie, is a good movie. It's been a long time since I've seen the first movie, so I can't say if this one is better than that one. But judging by it's own merits, I'd say right up there with say IF. There are at least a few good family-friendly movies coming out over the summer, and this is one of them. Parents, there are now at least three movies in theaters right now that I'd take the whole family to. Those movies are: This one, IF, and Garfield. they are all good movies.

Final Grade:

A+

The Watchers

Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes 

Release date: June 7, 2024

Director: Ishana Shyamalan 

Starring: Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell 

    This suspenseful thriller is about a young artist who gets stranded in a immaculate forest in Ireland, and gets trapped with three strangers after finding shelter. Meanwhile, all four of them are stalked each night by mysterious creatures known as The Watchers. This movie, is a fairly good movie. If your into suspenseful movies, and other movies like it, I recommend it. It is a really intense movie, and has a surprising twist toward the end. The only thing that I don't like about the movie, is that it's one of those movies where you expect it to end two or three times. Parents, I don't recommend that you take the kids to this film, click here if you wanna know why.

Final Grade:

B

P.S.,

    This film was directed by Ishana Shyamalan. She's the daughter of filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan.

The Garfield Movie

Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes

Release date: May 24, 2024

Director: Mark Dindal

Featuring the voices of: Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson

    In this latest Family-Friendly adventure, Garfield gets separated from his father early in his life. But after an unexpected reunion, he and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered lives to join his father on a risky heist.

    Lately there have been a string of good movies for the whole family hitting the big screen in my opinion. I'll admit, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is probably more suited for teens, but hey! At least there are movies coming out that'll probably keep the movie theaters busy. Anyway, I think The Garfield Movie Is a good movie to take the whole family to. Although it's not great, but it's not bad either. So, if your looking for something to see in theaters, I recommend it.

Final Grade:

B

IF

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes

Release Date: May 17, 2024

Director: John Krasinski

Starring: Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski

     This family-friendly adventure is about a young girl who goes through a difficult time, begins to see everyone's imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up. This movie, is a good movie. I think it'll be a classic someday. Maybe not a timeless classic, but a classic. I think there is a message about the meaning of you have to believe it to see it. Parents, take the whole family to this film! I think there's family-fun for everyone! It's a movie that you have to believe to see!

Final Grade:

A+

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 25 minutes

Release Date: May 10, 2024

Director: Wes Ball

Starring: Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Dichen Lachman

     Many years after the reign of Cesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make choices that will define the future.

    I thought this movie, was a good movie. It's got stunning visual effects, I think the performance capture was good, and it was a good time at the movies. Parents, Other than the "S" word, I found NO foul language in this film! But I think your teens might like it more than your little ones. So in my point of view, It's a good family film if all of your kids are teens.

Final Grade:

A

Tarot

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 32 minutes

Release Date: May 3, 2024

Directors: Spenser Cohen, Anna Halberg

Starring: Jacob Batalon, Harriet Slater

     This PG-13 horror flick is about a group of friends who unknowingly violate the sacred rule of Tarot readings, therefore unleashing an unspeakable evil trapped within the cards. As punishment, they come face to face and end up in a race against death.

    I thought that this was a generic PG-13 horror flick. It's not either a good or bad movie, just in between. Parents, this movie will more than like scare your kids so, I'd keep them away from this film. Unless they're teens, and if they like horror movies.

Final Grade:

C

The Fall Guy

 Rated: PG-13

 Runtime: 2 hours 6 minutes

 Release Date: May 3, 2024

 Director: David Leitch

 Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson

    When the Star of his Ex-Girlfriend's new blockbuster movie goes missing, A Stuntman must find out what happened to him, try to bring him back, and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. This movie, I think is a good start to the 2024 summer movie season. It's got action (and it may be a little violent), surprises, and twists! If your into action movies, I'd say check this one out! Parents, Click here before taking the kids tot he theater, even though they'd probably won't be interested in this film.

Final Grade:

A-

Unsung Hero

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour, 52 minutes

Release Date: April 26, 2024

Directors: Richard Ramsey, Joel Smallbone

Starring: Daisy Betts, Joel Smallbone, Kirrilee Berger, Jonathan Jackson

      This movie that's based on a true story, is about an Australian Family, who's successful music company collapses, move from down under to the United States, searching for a brighter future. While in the U.S., they face faith, and hardships while they rebuild their lives. This movie, is a good movie. It's about hardships, migration, and not losing sight of what miracles you may have. Parents, take the whole family to this one! I think it's a film for the whole family, and I think it's one of the years best films!

Final Grade:

A+!

Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire

 Rated: PG-13

 Runtime: 1 hour 55 minutes

 Release Date: March 29, 2024

 Director: Adam Wingard

 Starring: Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens

 In this movie, ancient titans Godzilla and King Kong, clash as humans unravel, and discover their origins and connection to the mysteries of Skull Island. I thought that this was a fairly good popcorn, visual effects movie. The visual effects were really good, and I saw it in 3D, so the 3D was good too. Parents, Click
here to look at the parents guide before taking your kids. However, there was at least one scene at the beginning that I did find questionable where, Kong takes this creature, and rips it apart. So, I just wanna warn you about that.

Final Grade:

C+

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 55 minutes

Release Date: March 22, 2024

Director: Gil Kenan

Starring: Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Fin Wolfhard, McKenna Grace, and of course Dan Akyroyd, Ernie Hudson, Bill Murray, and Annie Potts

    With the Ghostbusters Both Old and new now back in New York, they must get together, and join forces to protect the city from an evil spirit that has been unleashed from an ancient artifact, and save the world from a second ice age. I think this is a nice, fun popcorn movie, although it's not as good as Ghostbusters: Afterlilfe, but again I think it's a good time at the movies. Parents, Should you take your teens to this movie? Well, if they like these kinds of movies then, sure. Although, I do recommend that you click
here, before taking them. Also, if your a fan of the Ghostbusters franchise, I you'll like this movie too.

Final Grade:

B

Imaginary

 Rated: PG-13

 Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes

 Release Date: March 8, 2024

 Director: Jeff Wadlow

 Starring: DeWanda Wise, Taegen burns, Pyper Braun, Betty Buckley, Tom Payne

      This movie is about a woman who returns to her childhood home to discover that her imaginary friend is real, and unhappy that she abandoned him.

     I thought it was a good, descent PG-13 horror flick. It's one of those movies that start off very slow, but picks up as it goes on. If your into horror movies, I recommend it. Parents, This movie will probably scare your little ones So, I'd keep them away from it if I were you.

Final Grade:

B+

Dune: Part Two

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 46 minutes

Release Date: March 1, 2024

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken

     In this sequel to my #1 favorite of 2021 (Dune), Paul Atreides (Chalamet) unites with Chani (Zendaya) and the fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. facing a choice between the love of his life or the fate of the universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future on he can foresee. 

     
I think that this is one of the best sequels that Ive ever seen in recent years, despite the fact that I, for some reason, fell asleep a few times. Thankfully I was awoke when the movie ended. Parents, if your kids like movies like this, may I suggest that you click here, before taking them to the theater. Since I fell asleep during this movie, I'll probably check it out once it comes out on home entertainment.

Final Grade:

A

Ordinary Angels

 Rated: PG

 Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes

 Release Date: February 23, 2024

 Director: Jon Gunn

 Starring: Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson

      This movie is based on a true story about a woman who, single-handedly allies a entire community, to help a widowed father save the help of his critically ill daughter.

      This movie, is a good movie. It's a good enjoyable time at the movies about faith, and miracles. If your into this kind of movie, this is the movie for your. Parents, I think this film is good enough for the whole family!

Final Grade:

B+

Bob Marley One Love

 

Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 47 minutes

Release date: February 14, 2024

Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green

Starring: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch

     This movie chronicles the story of how reggae icon Bob Marley (Ben-Adir) overcame adversity, and the journey behind his revolutionary music.

    Now, I originally planned on seeing Madame Web, but I heard that movie is not good so, I decided to see this one instead, and It's pretty good. Now I probably would've like d the movie a little bit more, if I understood what the actors were saying a little bit more at times. Their Jamaican accents made it to where you could understand them most of the time, but at other times you could barely make out what they're saying. Up until I saw this movie, I knew nothing about Bob Marley. I didn't know what his music was, or anything. Parents, If your teens want to see this movie, I'd click here before saying "Yes" or "No." Overall, I think it's a pretty good movie.

Final Grade:

B+

Lisa Frankenstein

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes

Release Date: February 9, 2024

Director: Zelda Williams

Starring: Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse

     This coming of RAGE story, is about a teenage girl (Newton) who has a crush on a dead corpse (Sprouse). After he's brought back to life, the two Embarq on a journey to find love, happiness, and few missing body parts. I think this is a teen movie, and a weird Tim Burton-esque teen movie at that, and a good one too. I can see myself getting the Blu-Ray when it comes out, and I think Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse (who doesn't say ANYTHING AT ALL) are good in this flick. Parents, despite the fact that this is a PG-13 movie, they really pushed the boundaries on the level of violence. I mean there is a little bit of blood in it so, I advise you to keep your little ones away from it at all costs. Your teens well, I advise you to click here before deciding to take them. Otherwise, it's a good film.

Final Grade:

B-

Argylle

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 19 minutes

Director: Matthew Vaughn

Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Henry Cavill, Samuel L. Jackson, Catherine O'Hara

     This action spy thriller is about an author named Elly Conway (Howard), who writes books in which the events in them get a little too close to sinister events that happen in real life. Things turn upside down for her when a spy named Aiden (Rockwell) shows up to save her from being kidnapped or worse killed. This is a good movie for, I think the average moviegoer, because It is absolutely full of surprises and twists! I think audiences will enjoy it! Parents, I'd click here to check the parents guide before taking the kids, even if they're into spy thrillers. Otherwise, if your looking for something to see at the box office this week, I recommend this film

Final Grade:

B+

Night Swim

    Rated: PG-13

    Runtime: 1 hour 38 minutes

    Release Date: January 5, 2024

    Directed By: Bryce McGuire 

    Starring: Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon, Amelie Hoeferle, Gavin Warren

Based on the 2014 short film of the same name, This January horror thriller is about a MLB Baseball Star, and his family who move in to a new house, and they discover that the backyard pool is haunted by an evil spirit. I think this film is neither bad, or good. Just in between the line of bad and good. Parents, there are elements in it that I think could terrify younger audiences so, I think you should steer your kids away from it. But, if you people out there like horror, then I recommend that you at least rent this film when it's available.

Final Grade:

C+