Lilo & Stitch

A tale of a young girl's close encounter with the galaxy's most wanted extraterrestrial. Lilo is a lonely Hawaiian girl who adopts a small ugly "dog," whom she names Stitch. Stitch would be the perfect pet if he weren't in reality a genetic experiment who has escaped from an alien planet and crash-landed on Earth. Through her love, faith and unwavering belief in ohana, the Hawaiian concept of family, Lilo helps unlock Stitch's heart and gives him the ability to care for someone else.

I could be a little biased because of emotional connections this movie generates related to my daughter and my cat and by the fact that Stitch is pretty much my favorite Disney character but I honestly thought that this was the best live action remake that they have made to date.  This movie perfectly captured the laughs and more importantly the massive heart from the original.   All of the connections came through, all of the characters were carried over and done great and the kid actor that played Lilo was awesome.

I would absolutely recommend everyone checking this out.  This movie is a lock for my Top 10 of 2025 and was such a really good time at the movies. 

Karate Kid Legends

After moving to New York City with his mother, kung fu prodigy Li Fong struggles to let go of the past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition -- but his skills alone aren't enough. With help from Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso, he soon learns to merge two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.

Wow.  Just wow.  This movie was such a pointless money grab.  I have not seen a money grab movie this blatant in a long, long time.  Chan and Machhio are barely in the movie.  And there is literally nothing new in this whatsoever.  It is the same story that has been redone a ton of times and for this to come out in theaters after Cobra Kai (which is actually nostalgia done right!) has ended is so ridiculous.

I would not recommend anyone ever bothering with this.  Please do not put your money towards such an insulting money grab of a movie.

Materialists

A young New York City matchmaker's lucrative business gets complicated as she finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.

So there are few things that annoy me more than advertising a movie as something and then it not being that.   This was hyped as a romantic comedy.   There was literally not one laugh in this whole movie.  And quite honestly there wasn't much romance in it either.   I give the movie credit for being a good character drama about how matchmaking has made dating life brutal with very realistic characters and situations.  BUT . . . . that was not what was advertised.  

I would somewhat recommend this movie for anyone who wants to feel more hopeless about dating in today's world than they might already.  But if you are looking for a comedy this is absolutely not one.

Bring Her Back

A brother and sister witness a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother.

When it comes to these under the radar, low budget horror movies it feels like 1 out of 10 seem to hit me as good.  This was one of those.   I expected pretty much nothing and when the movie started it definitely seemed like it would be one of those trash ones.   As it went on though they did a really good job of sprinkling in some nasty visuals that hook you along with a good job of developing curiosity about what is wrong with the kid at the house.   As it played out it definitely kept you hooked and interested and made you cringe plenty of times.   I was very surprised.

I would surprisingly suggest people checking this out.   Just be warned that there are some really nasty and gory scenes that are difficult to keep your eyes on the screen for.

How To Train Your Dragon

On the rugged isle of Berk, a Viking boy named Hiccup defies centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon named Toothless. However, when an ancient threat emerges that endangers both species, Hiccup's friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

Part two of the greatest live action due of all time.  The original is a lock for my Top 5 movies of all time and just like Lilo & Stitch a month ago - this movie completely delivered.  It was not original at all and NOTHING was different from the animated version but I am honestly completely okay with that.   Why change perfection?   The movie still had the amazing emotional connections and it pulled all the same heartstrings.

I would absolutely recommend people checking this out.   It is an amazing watch and just as incredible visually as the animated version was.

The Accountant 2

Forensic accountant Christian Wolff teams up with his estranged but highly lethal brother to track down mysterious assassins.

Who in the blue hell was asking for this sequel?  I quite honestly remember nothing from the first movie.  Like at all.  This movie was pretty much the same I believe.  Like okay action while watching but it is all forgotten 5 minutes after you are done.   Like it's really just kind of there.   Very confused about where the demand for this came from.

I wouldn't really recommend anyone bothering with this.   Unless you were one of the people that was hoping for this sequel to a very forgettable action movie.