Captain America: Brave New World

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes

Release Date: February 14, 2025

Director: Julius Onah

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas

    Sam Wilson (Mackie) finds himself in the middle of a international incident between the U.S., and Japan and discovers the motive behind a nefarious global plan. Now, this movie is not the worst MCU movie. But it's not the best one either. (I think that token belongs to Avengers: Endgame) I think it's just above average. Parents, even if your kids want to see this movie, Click here before taking them if you want a head's up. Overall, It's an above average MCU movie.

Final Grade:

C+

Dog Man

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 29 minutes

Release Date: January 31, 2025

Director: Peter Hastings

Featuring the voices of: Pete Davidson, Poppy Liu, Lil Rel Howery, Peter Hastings

   This Animated adventure from Dreamworks is about a Policeman named Dog Man, whose half human, and half dog. He is sworn to protect and serve as he pursues to protect his hometown from the villainous feline Petey the Cat. I think this is a enjoyable movie. Parents, if your planning on taking the whole family to this movie, I recommend it. I found two messages in this film, and they are on Parenthood, and the ability of going from bad to good.

Final Grade:

B+

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

Here

 

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+