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-