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+

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+