Predator: Badlands

Cast out from its clan, an alien hunter and an unlikely ally embark on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

This was massively different from any other Predator movie.  Instead of the Predator being considered the villain hunting humans and what not it was the main character and gave backstory to their species and had you rooting for them.  It was very weird being so opposite but definitely still enjoyable at the same time.   The action and fight scenes were great and the best way to describe it was like you were watching a video game and the character's progression through it.  And in this movie that really wasn't a bad thing necessarily.

I would recommend people checking this out because it really was an enjoyable watch with different perspective on the predator.

Five Night At Freddy's 2

One year has passed since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. Former security guard Mike has kept the truth from his 11-year-old sister, Abby, concerning the fate of her animatronic friends. When Abby sneaks out to reconnect with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica and Foxy, she sets into motion a terrifying series of events that reveal dark secrets about the true origin of Freddy's.

This was hot garbage.   I never understood the craze with the app or game or whatever it was back in the day.  I thought the first movie was very lame.  And this one was worse.   It's not scary.  It's not funny.   It wasn't worth caring about or investing in at all.  I really don't get it.

I wouldn't recommend anyone bothering with this movie.  Ever.

Now You See Me Now You Don't

The Four Horsemen and a new generation of illusionists try to bring down a worldwide criminal network.

I was a big fan of the original and definitely enjoyed the sequel too.  I didn't really think that there was a need to continue this as a franchise but the third entry was still good nonetheless.  It was a good meshing of the old cast and a newer cast that could I guess carry it moving forward if needed.   Regardless, this is just a fun quick try to figure it out movie and enjoy the ride kind of experience.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.  It was a fun ride just like the first two and the chemistry between the cast members are still very enjoyable.

Regretting You

When a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal, Morgan Grant and her daughter, Clara, explore what's left behind as they confront family secrets, redefine love, and rediscover each other.

Pretty much a heart string pulling and extremely melodramatic movie where all the characters had some kind of struggles with a lot of things overlapping.  The acting was actually pretty decent for this kind of a movie but it wasn't enough to elevate it to being more than just a heart string puller of a movie.

I would not really recommend anyone checking this out.  The movie really does kind of end up just being there.

Song Sung Blue

Two down-on-their-luck performers form a Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.

This movie was much more than I expected.   It was much more melodramatic and heart string pulling then I thought which at times definitely took away from the impact of the movie.  But the chemistry between the two leads was very believable and the way that they came together and everything was great.  There was just a lot of heavier forced stuff in the back half of the movie that held it down too much.

I would somewhat recommend people checking this out.  It's not a bad watch at all.  I honestly liked it but it definitely became a bit much and could have easily been like 20-30 minutes shorter.

Sisu: Road To Revenge

Korpi dismantles the house where his family was murdered and loads it on a truck to rebuild it somewhere safe. He soon finds himself in a violent cross-country chase as the Red Army commander who killed his family comes back to finish the job.

Just like the first Sisu, this movie really pushes the envelope of action gore.  This movie is pretty much non-stop action that just continues to escalate as the movie goes on in mind blowing ways and the gore that comes from it is honestly on like Saw horror movie levels.   

I would absolutely recommend this to anyone that enjoyed the first.   It is very much more of the same.  If you have not seen that you can still watch this if you like out of control action but it is also very gory at the same time

Nuremberg

As the Nuremberg trials are set to begin, a U.S. Army psychiatrist gets locked in a dramatic psychological showdown with accused Nazi war criminal Hermann Göring.

This was actually a really good movie with great acting across the board.   Not surprising really considering the cast.  My only issue is that this is one of those why did this movie have to be made kind of movies.   Like who was calling for this?   Not bad at all honestly.  But just like a weird choice to make sure it was made if that makes sense.

I would somewhat suggest people checking this out.  It has a lot of really good acting and the pacing is not too bad.  But again - it doesn't really stick with you because of the questionable need for it.  Especially with a 2 1/2 hour running time.

Wicked: For Good

Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she'll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good.

I was very worried about how they would do the second movie because with the musical the first act is a million times better than the second one.   There was a very tough job transitioning from the light and whimsical to the dark and consequential - including all the songs/music.   But they did a great job of focusing on the characters (even the supporting ones) and how they all tied into the Wizard Of Oz story that you already knew.   Ariana Grande was possibly even better in this one than the first and Cynthia Erivo continued her excellence.  The connection between those two somehow got stronger and stronger that by the time they were singing For Good it was very difficult to hold back the emotions.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.  Kudos to John Chu for doing an incredible job with these two movies.   Very impressive.

One Battle After Another

Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts.

This movie was very well made.   For an over 2 1/2 hour movie to be paced so non-stop with all the characters spiraling through the whole thing and not have you looking at your watch or realize how long it is tends to be a sign of greatness.   The acting by everyone was awesome.  The constant score in the background added a level of tension that was awesome.   I am very surprised at how much I enjoyed this movie and how relevant it really was in today's world.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.   It is one of the better movies to come out this year.

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

On the cusp of global superstardom, New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen struggles to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past as he records the album "Nebraska" in the early 1980s.

I don't mean to be insensitive towards Springsteen's struggle with depression and his childhood but this movie was quite honestly like watching paint dry.   It was isolated to the creation of one album in Springsteen's career and harped heavily on a lot of technical stuff with creating the music and dragged massively.   

I wouldn't really recommend anyone bothering with this.  Jeremy Allen White's performance was great as expected but the pacing and entertainment level of it all left so much to be desired.

Roofman

After escaping from prison, former soldier and professional thief Jeffrey Manchester finds a hideout inside a Toys "R" Us, surviving undetected for months while planning his next move. However, when Jeffrey falls for a divorced mom, his double life starts to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.

I am shocked at how much I enjoyed this movie.   I feel like I have been watching this trailer forever at theaters and just had it as a movie that needs to come out already so I won't see it any more.   Casually watched the movie and absolutely loved it.  It felt so down to earth, relatable and human in terms of desperation when you are at the end of your rope.   Channing Tatum was great in it and the hook really kept you hanging on to the movie as it played out.   Very pleasantly surprised.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.   It was a very enjoyable movie on many levels and absolutely one of the biggest surprises of the year.  

Tron: Ares

Mankind encounters AI beings for the first time when a highly sophisticated programme, Ares, leaves the digital world for a dangerous mission in the real world.

I'm really not sure who was asking for this sequel.   I have always said that even though I'm a big fan of sci-fi that there is good sci-fi and then there is too much sci-fi.  The Tron franchise definitely falls into the latter.  I don't remember much about them.  I didn't really care much about this movie.   The visuals and effects were cool but it really didn't have much else past that.   It was just more red in this one when I remember the others being more blue.

I would not recommend anyone bothering with this movie.  It is really just there besides the cool effects.   And they are not enough to carry the movie.

The Smashing Machine

MMA fighter Mark Kerr reaches the peak of his career but faces personal hardships along the way.

I don't know if it was all the advance hype about how great this movie was that raised expectations or just me watching it wondering what the hell was the story that warranted this biographical movie being made but this movie was beyond disappointing.   All the hype for The Rock's acting . . . . . . . . I mean he acted well using lots of makeup to not look like himself.  Is that what they were talking about?   Because honestly this movie was about too very overdependent people being miserable with each other.   How does that warrant praise for acting or movie making?

I would not recommend people watching this.  It was a massive disappointment and is honestly just there.  Any sort of awards buzz for this movie makes zero sense to me.

Shelby Oaks

A woman's search for her long-lost sister becomes an obsession when she realizes a demon from their childhood may have been real, not imaginary.

Yet another instantly forgettable spirit chasing horror movie.   Why do so many of these get made?   This one tried to be part Paranormal Activity and part The Conjuring.  It ended up just being total poop.

I would not recommend anyone bothering with this.  Even though its super short it is still a massive waste of time.

The Senior

At age 59, Mike Flynt may be too old to be on a college football field, but not too old to feel the weight of unfinished business. After nearly four decades, he returns to his alma mater to take the hit that changed everything. Bruised, doubted, and nearly broken, he pushes for one more game, not for glory, but for the teammates he lost, the family he fractured, and the ending he still believes is possible.

This movie was about as formula as you can get.   There is no way that you don't know everything that is going to happen just from the trailer.  But if you like formula sports movies then this will work for you and if you don't then it won't.  There is very little else to say about this movie.

I would somewhat recommend it.  It's not a great movie.  It's not a bad movie.   You could just watch the trailer and say you saw it but it was still a decent watch.