Mufasa

Lost and alone, orphaned cub Mufasa meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destinies.

This movie was a good watch.  The story - even though you pretty much knew how it was going to play out - was good.  The characters were developed well during the course of it.  The big issue with it was honestly the music.  Not that the songs were bad.   The singing just felt really really forced and and even eye rolling at times.   

I would sort of recommend people watching this.  I'm sure that none of this will matter and that the movie will make a ton of money.  The movie is ultimately just kind of there because I'm not sure that there was that much a demand for a prequel like this and the music is very forgettable unlike the original.

A Complete Unknown

In the early 1960s, 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. Forming his most intimate relationships during his rise to fame, he grows restless with the folk movement, making a controversial choice that reverberates worldwide.

This was a pretty good biopic movie.  The performances were really good - especially Bob Dylan and Joan Baez.  But like - was there really that big of a demand for this?   Like ultimately after it was over it was just kind of there.   I didn't have any newer found love for Bob Dylan or folk music and stuff so did it kind of fail?

I  would not really recommend anyone rushing to see this.  It's a decent watch but is also pretty forgettable after seeing it honestly.

Dog Man

When a police officer and his faithful police dog get injured in the line of duty, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together -- and Dog Man is born. As Dog Man learns to embrace his new identity, he must stop feline supervillain Petey the Cat from cloning himself and going on a crime spree.

This is one of those movies that was good for what it was supposed to be.  A short, fun, animated movie for families and younger kids.   It's from the same author as Captain Underpants and I remember reading those books with my daughter when she was younger.  Some good laughs and a quick watch.

I would recommend families checking this out.  It s a decent enough watch for the parents and the kids will definitely like it.

Flight Risk

A U.S. marshal boards a small plane to transfer a government witness to New York. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions start to rise as not everyone on the flight is who they appear to be.

Sweet baby Jesus this movie was so horrible.  Like I sat there for 90 minutes just groaning at how bad it was and repeatedly saying this is such crap.  The story was crap.  The acting was some of the worst ever.  And the fact that Mel Gibson has fallen so far that his directorial list will include Braveheart, Passion Of The Christ and THIS is so insane.   To make matters worse I actually saw this movie in a 4D theater so I was thrown around in the seat due to the special effect while watching it.  Sore back, possible pulled hamstring and a massive 90 minute turd.   

I would absolutely not recommend anyone bothering with this.  Like ever.  It really is that bad.  Like a lock for worst movies of the year in the first month. 

One Of Them Days

When her boyfriend takes her rent money, Alyssa and her roommate race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.

This movie was exactly what you thought it would be from the trailer.   Two friends down on their luck and a spiraling day with some pretty good laughs.  It was good for being exactly what it was supposed to be.  Turn your brain off and just laugh at the silliness.

I would recommend this to anyone looking for some pointless but enjoyable laughs.  It short enough that it doesn't really qualify as a waste of time.

Love Hurts

Marvin is a Milwaukee realtor who receives a crimson envelope from Rose, a former partner-in-crime whom he left for dead. He now finds himself thrust back into a world of ruthless hit men and double-crosses that turn his open houses into deadly war zones. Hunted by his brother, a volatile crime lord, Marvin must confront the choices that haunt him and the history he never truly buried.

Wow.  This was really bad.  I'm all for mindless action movies with good fight scenes but like you have to have some kind of a story that I care about or at least take yourself like minimally serious.  This movie did not do this in any way shape or form.  I honestly spent the whole time either moaning about how bad it was or laughing at how bad it was.

I would not recommend anyone checking this out.  It's really short but still a pretty big waste of time.

Companion

A weekend getaway turns bloody and violent when a subservient android that's built for human companionship goes haywire.

This is honestly one of those movies that is a good concept and a was actually done decently well but like you just minimally care.  Like there wasn't a big enough hook.  Decent watch that ends up just kind of there and I will forget this movie entirely within a couple weeks.

I wouldn't really recommend anyone checking this out - which is not a knock on it because it's really not a bag movie.  But its just kind of there.

Moana 2

Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania after receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors.

This movie was a decent watch with good animation but honestly felt kind of like a rushed money grab kind of sequel.   The first half felt very forced and just kind of mailed in with both the story and the songs.  The second half had much more action but like this felt a lot more like a straight to blu-ray kind of a sequel then a wide release if that makes sense.

I would somewhat recommend people checking this out.   It is not a must watch by any means at all and ultimately will be a pretty forgettable Disney animation movie which will land it as a disappointment overall I would think.

Wolf Man

Blake and his family are attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside a farmhouse as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable that soon jeopardizes his wife and daughter.

I tried not to get roped in by the awesome trailer that this movie had but I will admit - they got me.   I was a little excited for this one.  Especially with how much I loved The Invisible Man.  But this one dropped the ball.  It dragged waaaaay too much and was much longer than it needed to be.  There was a very annoying mother daughter subplot thing that was completely not necessary like at all.  And most importantly the slow transformation looked cheesy as hell as did the appearance of the original wolf man when you saw him.  

I would not really recommend anyone wasting their time with this movie.  There were a couple of good jump scares but nowhere near worth it.

Babygirl

A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with a much younger intern.

This was a weird watch.  Not because of Nicole Kidman being with a younger guy.  Zero judgement there.  You do you.  But like there was a lot of sexually related scenes with her where it was like um . . . . .  I feel weird watching this.   I'll just leave it at that.

I wouldn't really recommend anyone rushing to watch this.  It wasn't a bad movie but it wasn't a great movie either.  It was done really just to be provocative and it pulled that off very well but that was like really it.

Gladiator II

Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to return the glory of Rome to its people.

When I first heard about this movie I thought that it was total desperation to go back to the well 25 years later but they actually pulled it off excellently.  They did it in a way that actually made it make sense for the large time gap.  Only two knocks I could make against the movie iis that maybe they should have made Connie NIelson age like a day or so since it's been 24 years.  Also - maybe Denzel Washington could have attempted to try like a slight Roman accent?   Just seemed kind of out of place.  But outside of those two things the story was great, the acting was great (especially the one goofy twin emperor that stole every scene he was in) and the action was awesome.

I would definitely recommend that people check this movie out.  It was a very enjoyable epic movie just like the original.   Very pleasant surprise!

Red One

When a villain kidnaps Santa Claus from the North Pole, an E.L.F. (Extremely Large and Formidable) operative joins forces with the world's most accomplished tracker to find him and save Christmas.

This movie had been slaughtered by critics so I expected it to be completely horrendous.  But it was exactly what it was supposed to be - a Christmas spirit action movie and it was honestly fine for what it was.   The casting was pretty good and the messages that they wanted to send got across.  The action was a little bit much at times but it was a decent watch.

I wouldn't necessarily say it's a must see or that anyone should rush off to see this.  I also wouldn't say that it is horrible and should not be seen.  If you like Christmas movies then check it out.  It definitely is more testosterone filled than usual Christmas movies.

Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera

Lawman "Big Nick" O'Brien gets embroiled in the treacherous and unpredictable world of diamond thieves as he pursues career criminal Donnie Wilson to Europe.

This movie was a pretty decent watch - just like the first one was.  The problem is like . . . . . you forget it very soon after watching.  Like I am windblown that a sequel was even made for the original.  Even more mindblown that it was made for theaters and not like a direct to blu-ray or streaming service or something.  

I wouldn't really recommend anyone rushing to watch this.  I only did because it showed up online.  It's not a bad watch at all but its really not a good one either.

Kraven The Hunter

Kraven's complex relationship with his ruthless father starts him down a path of vengeance, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.

And with this latest dud the Sony Spidey spinoffs universe is allegedly and hopefully done.   This movie was pushed back for over a year and that was for a very good reason.  The movie is craptastic in every way.   Way too long.  You don't care at all about the story or characters and it is ultimately just there with nothing happening moving forward related to it announce a week before it came out.  

I would not recommend anyone bothering with this . . . . or any of the Sony Spidey Universe movies.  They are all hot garbage.

Nosferatu

In the 1830s, estate agent Thomas Hutter travels to Transylvania for a fateful meeting with Count Orlok, a prospective client. In his absence, Hutter's new bride, Ellen, is left under the care of their friends, Friedrich and Anna Harding. Plagued by horrific visions and an increasing sense of dread, Ellen soon encounters an evil force that's far beyond her control.

This is one of those movies that you know as you are watching it that it's very well done from a cinematic filmmaking standpoint.  The look, cinematography and aesthetics really were great.   But like besides that it dragged waaaaaaaaaaaay too long and it's just kind of there story wise.  

I would not really recommend anyone bothering with this.   It's way too long and even though very well done visually it's pretty empty besides that