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+

Aquaman and the lost kingdom

Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 8 minutes

Release Date: December 22, 2023

Director: James Wan

Starring: Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson. Temuera Morrison, Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman

    After failing to defeat Aquaman (Momoa) the first time, Black Manta wields the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes a very powerful force. Aquaman and his brother Orm (Wilson), form allies in order to defeat Manta. I thought this movie isn't a bad film, and conclusion to the DCEU. Although, Amber Heard is in this movie more than I thought she was. I thought she was only in like one or two scenes, but nope. She's in more than that. Parents, if you wanna be on the safe side, click here before taking the kids.

Final Grade:

C+
 

Wonka

 Rated: PG

 Runtime: 1 hour, 56 minutes

 Director: Paul King

 Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Calah Lane, Hugh Grant, Keegan Michael-Key

     This Family-Friendly adventure is about a young Willy Wonka (Chalamet), dreams of owning a candy shop in a city renowned for it's chocolate, embarks on a journey to becoming the amazing chocolatier! This movie I want to say, leans toward the Gene Wilder version of the character, and I think the execution was good! Parents, if your looking for a good family film to take the kids to this holiday season, I recommend it! Now, Is it my number 1 favorite movie of the year? No. Will it be on my list of top favorite movies of the year? Maybe. Is it a film full of Pure Imagination? You Bet!

Final Grade:

A

Wish

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 35 minutes

Release Date: November 22, 2023

Directors: Chris Buck, Fawn Veerasunthorn

Featuring the voices of: Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk

    This animated feature from Disney is about a young woman named Asha (voiced by DeBose), who wishes on a star for an answer she bargained for when a trouble-making star comes down from the sky to help her defeat her kingdom's evil king. This film is a good film. Parents, If your looking for something to take the kids to this thanksgiving weekend, I recommend it! It's got good a good message about achieving your dreams, accomplishing goals necessary to make your dreams come true, and not relying on somebody to make those dream true for you. Like I said, it's a good movie and I suggest that you check it out!

Final Grade:

B+

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 37 minutes

Release Date: November 17, 2023

Director: Frances Lawrence

Starring: Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Viola Davis

      Set Years before the events of The Hunger Games, a young Coriolanus Snow (Blyth) mentors a girl from District 12 named Lucy Gray Baird during the 10th annual Hunger Games. This movie, is not a bad movie. It is a little violent So parents, I'd click
here before taking the family. I did hear not too long ago, that were gonna try to push the limits, and the boundaries between PG-13, and R. So again parents, I'd be cautious before taking the kids.

Final Grade:

B-

The Marvels

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes

Release Date: November 10, 2023

Director: Nia DaCosta

Starring: Brie Larson, Teyonna Parris, Iman Vellani, Samuel L. Jackson

       When Carol Danvers (Larson) Gets her powers tangled together with Kamala Khan (Vellani), and Monica Rambeau (Parris, they work together to save the universe from the forces of evil. This movie, is between the lines of bad and good. It's not a good movie, nor is it a bad movie. However, there are several funny moments in the film that made the theater laugh. Parents, if you wanna know before you go, click here before taking the kids but, didn't find anything questionable in the film.

Final Grade:

C+