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+