Fantastic Four First Steps

 

Rated: PG-13

 Runtime: 1 hour 55 minutes

 Release Date: July 25, 2025

 Director: Matt Shakmann

 Starring: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach

    In this latest Marvel Adventure, A team of superheroes call The Fantastic Four, are forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond. As earth faces a evil space God called Galactus, and his sidekick, The Silver Surfer.

    This movie, I think is better than Captain America: Brave New World. Now, I've never seen the 2015 film Fant4stic, So I can't compare that film to this one. But Parents, if either you or your kids like Marvel, go see this film.

Final Grade:

B+

Superman

 Rated: PG-13

 Runtime: 2 hours 9 minutes

 Release Date: July 11, 2025

 Director: James Gunn

 Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult

    In this latest rendition of the Man of Steel, Superman reconciles his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice, and the human way he finds himself in a world that views these as old fashioned.

    I think this is a good, enjoyable film. Not as good as Man of Steel, but if your a DC fan, I think you'll have a good time with it. Parents, I think you should take the kids to this movie, especially if they too are DC fans. But if you want to be more cautious about it then, go ahead and click here before going.

Final Grade:

B+

M3GAN 2.0

 Rated: PG-13

 Runtime: 2 hours

 Release Date: June 27, 2025

 Director: Gerard Johnstone

 Starring: Allison Williams, Jemaine Clement, Violet McGraw

      Two years after M3GAN's rampage, A defense contractor has stolen her underlying tech, to build a military-grade weapon named Amelia. So, M3GAN's creator, Gemma (Williams) resorts to resurrecting her infamous creation in order to take down Amelia.

    I think this movie, is better than want everyone else says it is. I thought the shift from horror to action-comedy, was a nice idea, and it has some funny moments. Parents, even though there were kids in my theater, but I don't think this is a movie you should take them to. But, if they persuade you into taking them to it, Then may I suggest that you click here before going.

Final Grade:

B+

How to train your Dragon

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 2 hours 5 minutes

Release Date: June 13, 2025

Director: Dean DeBlois

Starring: Mason Thomas, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler

    In This live-action remake of the 2010 animated film of the same name, There is an ancient threat that endangers both Vikings and dragons alike. An Unlikely friendship between Hiccup (Thomas), an Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together.

    This movie, is a good enjoyable movie. I'm reviewing it based on it's own merits, because It's been a long time since I've seen the original. So, I don't have much of a recollection of it. The movie has really good visuals, and maybe cinematography too. On top of that, I saw it in 3D, and the 3D was pretty good too. I think there was a lot of pretty good distance between the screen, and the background. Parents, There is nothing in this film that I think you'll find objectionable. So, go ahead and take the kids if they want to see it.

Final Grade:

A

Lilo and Stitch

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes

Release Date: May 23, 2025

Director: Dean Fleischer Camp

Starring: Maia Kealoha, Sydney Agudong, Chris Sanders

    This Remake of the 2002 Disney Animated Classic of the same name is about a young Hawaiian girl, who befriends an alien whom she names Stitch, who helps to mend her fragmented family, and discover the true meaning of Ohana. Which means Family, and family means that nobody gets left behind.

    This movie is I think a good movie for the whole family to see this Memorial Day weekend, Since it's basically a movie about family. I think it's the first live-action remake that Disney got right! They've gotten it absolutely right! It's better than the Snow White remake that came out earlier this year! Parents, don't worry about anything objectionable in this film. there's family-fun for everyone! 

Final Grade:

A

P.S.,

    As A side note, I actually kind of went down memory lane when I went to see this movie, because I fondly remember seeing the original Lilo and Stitch when it came out
in theaters 23 years ago, when I was a young kid.

Thunderbolts

 Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours 6 minutes

Release Date: May 2, 2025

Director: Jake Schreier

Starring: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss

    This latest Marvel adventure is about a team of anti-heroes, who embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts, after they found themselves ensnared in a death trap. I think that this is a good movie. If your a marvel fan, then you'll probably enjoy this film. at one point in the movie, I found myself who the real villain is. Parents, I think there's your usual round of PG-13 rated Marvel violence. So, if your one of those parents that are extremely cautious and picky when it comes to these kinds of movies, then may I suggest that you click here before deciding to whether or not let your kids see it.

Final Grade: 

B+

The King of Kings

 Rated: PG

 Runtime: 1 hour 43 minutes

 Release Date: April 11, 2025

 Director: Seong-ho Jang

 Featuring The Voices of: Pierce Brosnan, Oscar Isaac, Kenneth Branagh

    This animated adventure from Angel Studios, is about a father who tells his son a vivid story about the life of Jesus Christ. Through humble beginnings, to the ultimate sacrifice. Throughout the story, the son discovers the transformative power of faith. 

    This is Remarkable, and tremendous telling of the story of Jesus Christ. There hasn't been a good animated biblical movie, I believe since The Prince of Egypt. Parents, if you haven't done this already, take the whole family to this movie! It's a good movie to have a family night out at the movies with!

Final Grade:

A+

A Minecraft Movie

Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes

Release Date: April 4, 2025 

Director: Jared Hess

Starring: Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, Sebastian Hansen

    This family-friendly adventure is about four individuals, who suddenly get sucked through a portal into a strange, bizarre cubic world beyond their imaginations. They Embarq on a quest with help from a unexpected, expert crafter to get back home. 

    This movie, is a good movie. I think it could be big hit at the box office. The screening that I attended, was pretty much almost sold out! Not to mention the fact that, pretty much everyone in the whole theater was constantly shouting at the screen! I don't recall ever having a moviegoing experience like that ever! Parents, I think your whole family will probably have a good time with this movie. If you haven't seen it yet, Go see it!

Final Grade:

A+

Snow White

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 49 minutes

Release Date: March 21, 2025

Director: Marc Webb

Starring: Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Andrew Burnap

     In this latest Disney live-action remake, A Princess named Snow White (Zegler) joins forces with seven dwarfs to defeat her wicked stepmother, the Evil Queen (Gadot). This movie Isn't as bad as everyone says it is. To be honest, I think I enjoyed it a little. Parents, I think your kids will probably like this one more than adults will. So, I'd say go ahead and take them to it if you haven't yet. Although it's not the best Disney Live-Action remake, but I'd say it's not the worst either.

Final Grade:

C+

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 31 minutes

Release Date: March 14, 2025

Director: Peter Browngart

Featuring the voices of: eric Bauza, Candi Milo, Peter MacNicol

    In this fully animated Looney Tunes adventure, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig turn into unlikely heroes when a secret alien mind control plot is uncovered. they must get together and save the town (and the world) that is, if they don't drive each other crazy in the process.

   Parents, if your kids are into Looney Tunes, Then I think they'll enjoy this movie. I liked it a little bit. If I like liked it, then I bet your kids will too. So, Take them to see this movie! I think there's family-fun for everyone!

Final Grade:

B+

Paddington in Peru

 Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 46 minutes

Release Date: February 14, 2025

Director: Dougal Wilson

Starring: Antonio Banderas, Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, and featuring the voices of Ben Whishaw, and Imelda Staunton

    In this third installment of the Paddington franchise, Paddington decides to travel to the country of Peru along with the Brown family, to visit his Aunt Lucy who now lives at the home for retired bears. But upon arrival, he makes shocking discovery: Aunt Lucy has gone missing! So Paddington and the browns Embarq

on a quest to find and rescue Aunt Lucy.

    This movie, is an enjoyable movie. Parents, I think you and your family will have an good time at the movies with this film. So take them to see it! I think it has a message about family, and not giving up. Oh, and I think there's a little surprise toward the climax of the movie.

Final Grade:

B+