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+

A Charlie Brown Christmas

     Okay, to conclude my Christmas movie review journey, I've decided to review this half-hour Peanuts TV classic. This short film is about the loveable Charlie Brown, who doesn't understand the true meaning of Christmas, is chosen by his friends to direct their annual Christmas play. Eventually he learns that it means more than just presents, parties, decorations, commercials, etc. He learns, that there's a true meaning to the holiday. Parents, I'm sure watching this film every year is probably a tradition in your family. So, you all know what I'm gonna say: There's family fun for everyone!

Final Grade:

A+

White Christmas

 Release Date: November 15, 1954

Runtime: 2 hours

Director: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney

        A successful song-and-dance team (Crosby and Kaye) were two war buddies that later became buddies, who then fall in love with two sisters. They team up to save a failing inn, that's owned by their former commanding general. People, this is a timeless classic that I think can be enjoyed by the whole family! So gather the whole family together this (or next) holiday season, and watch this film.

Final Grade:

A+