The Suicide Squad

The government sends the most dangerous supervillains in the world -- Bloodsport, Peacemaker, King Shark, Harley Quinn and others -- to the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Armed with high-tech weapons, they trek through the dangerous jungle on a search-and-destroy mission, with only Col. Rick Flag on the ground to make them behave.

This movie is a shining example of what a difference direction makes.  This movie was so much more enjoyable and better in every aspect than the Suicide Squad from a few years back.  The pacing, the character development, the bantering, the action and the costumes were all much, much better.  Even Harley Quinn was better in this one and honestly I enjoyed the swipe out of Idris Elba's character for Will Smith's even though I really did like Will Smith in the first one.   That was my biggest concern going in to this one and Elba was absolutely great and his character development was top notch.  I would easily say that this is DC Universe's best movie to date (because the ending of Wonder Woman annoyed me so much) and is definitely the most rewatchable of their movies right off the bat.  My only issue would be the need for the villain in DC movies to be so large and over the top continues in this one even though it probably fits more here than any of the other prior DC movies.  

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.  It is definitely a very hard R rated comic book movie with ALOT of graphic violence, nudity and language throughout so be warned for younger comic book movie fans.  But it is a very enjoyable watch.  

Stillwater

An American oil-rig roughneck travels to Marseille, France, to visit his estranged daughter, in prison for a murder she claims she didn't commit. Confronted with language barriers, cultural differences and a complicated legal system, he soon builds a new life for himself as he makes it his personal mission to exonerate her.

This was a very enjoyable character drama.   Matt Damon really transformed into this character and kept you incredibly hooked to his journey and hoping that he would accomplish his goals after several speed bumps along the way.  It was also an incredible statement about American culture compared to other countries.

I would definitely recommend people checking this movie out.  It was a surprisingly enjoyable watch.

Don't Breathe 2

A blind veteran must use his military training to save a young orphan from a group of thugs who break into his home.

Honestly didn't even have to see this movie to write the review of it.  It's garbage.  Total garbage.  It's the definition of filming garbage and slapping a 2 on it.  Was anyone wanting a sequel to Don't Breathe?  Absolutely not.  And its not even a sequel.  It's a side character from the first movie that they decided more background was needed on it.  And in no universe was it.  It's a 90 minute total waste of time.

No I would absolutely not recommend anyone bothering with this.  The only reason I even watched it is because it showed up online and even then I started doing other things while watching it after about 7 minutes or so.

Old

A thriller about a family on a tropical holiday who discover that the secluded beach where they are relaxing for a few hours is somehow causing them to age rapidly reducing their entire lives into a single day.

M Night Shyalalalalalamananan's movies are always decided by one simple thing . . . . . . the curveball towards the end.  Every one of his movies have it and I honestly can't think of a movie of his that didn't look like it good be good on the premise alone.  It was always that swerve payout that decided it.  So I went into this movie fully aware of that and very much prepared to hate it by the time it ended.  However, I was plenty surprised that I not only was not disappointed by the ending but actually liked it alot.  Are there a lot of unanswered stuff?  Yeah but everything doesn't always have to be answered.  Bottom line is that this movie did a good enough job of not screwing the pooch with the ending.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.  The first 9/10th of the movie is more than watchable with you wondering how it will play out and the swerve only solidified this one.

Snake Eyes

An ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage welcomes tenacious loner Snake Eyes after he saves the life of their heir apparent. Upon arrival in Japan, the Arashikage teach him the ways of the ninja warrior while also providing him something he's been longing for: a home. However, when secrets from Snake Eyes' past are revealed, his honor and allegiance get tested -- even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.

This is a weird movie to review.  Was it watchable?  Yes it was definitely a decent watch.   The pacing could have been much better and there was no reason for this to be 2 hours long.  But like . . . . . is this supposed to be the relaunch of the GI Joe franchise?   Because if it is then I think it was a super lame attempt.  Like this movie honestly didn't even feel like a movie theater blockbuster and would have played better as a streaming service series.  Like I'm not sure that this movie would be remotely successful to launch that whole franchise off of.   Just really left me with a weird vibe on that front.

I would lukewarmly recommend people checking it out.  It's not a must see by any means whatsoever but it is an entertaining enough watch.  Just not really sure it was good enough for what it looks like they are planning. 

The Protege

Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody, Anna is the world's most skilled contract killer. However, when Moody is brutally killed, she vows revenge for the man who taught her everything she knows. As Anna becomes entangled with an enigmatic killer, their confrontation turns deadly, and the loose ends of a life spent killing weave themselves ever tighter.

This was a pretty decent story with pretty good fight/action scenes but really didn't bring much else to the table.  It's basically your textbook August action release.  Something to watch but absolutely not a must watch by any means.

I would lukewarmly recommend people checking this out.   I definitely wouldn't bother rushing to a theater and paying for it though.   Not worth that at all. 

Joe Bell

The story of an Oregonian father who pays tribute to his gay teenage son, Jadin, embarking on a self-reflective walk across America to speak to heartland citizens about the real and terrifying costs of bullying.

Another really enjoyable character drama.  It was very weird watching this and Stillwater a day apart because there were so many similarities.  Mark Wahlberg did as good of a job as Matt Damon in playing a father dealing with massive regrets about their parenting or lack of.   This one was a lot more emotional considering the subject matter and you could very much tell how this was based on a true story because it felt incredibly honest and true.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.  It was a very good and eye opening watch.

The Night House

Reeling from the unexpected death of her husband, Beth (Rebecca Hall) is left alone in the lakeside home he built for her. She tries as best she can to keep together-but then the dreams come. Disturbing visions of a presence in the house call to her, beckoning with a ghostly allure. But the harsh light of day washes away any proof of a haunting. Against the advice of her friends, she begins digging into his belongings, yearning for answers.

Was this movie a decent arthouse kind of psychological thriller?  Yes.  Was that what it was hyped to be.  Not really.  The trailer and ads for this definitely had it set up to be more of a fearfest than it was.  I hate when studios do that.  If you are not proud enough of your movie to market it right than don't make one.  Again - the movie wasn't awful.  It was a decent watch.  It managed to keep your attention enough but when you keep looking for something that was advertised its hard to enjoy the movie.

I wouldn't really recommend anyone bothering with this.  It's not bad but its not great either.  Definitely not worth money at a theater and can wait until it shows up on cable or a streaming service.

Free Guy

A bank teller called Guy realises he is a background character in an open world video game called Free City that will soon go offline.

This was a very enjoyable movie.   They did a great job of taking you into that world while massively mocking it at the same time.   It was an original summer popcorn movie which really is beyond a rarity these days.  Ryan Reynolds was himself which is honestly some of the best delivery of lines I have ever seen and there were TONS of laughs - especially after Dude showed up.  

I would definitely recommend people checking this one out.  It was a very enjoyable watch that you can just go along on the ride for.

The Green Knight

King Arthur's headstrong nephew embarks on a daring quest to confront the Green Knight, a mysterious giant who appears at Camelot. Risking his head, he sets off on an epic adventure to prove himself before his family and court.

This movie was incredibly disappointing for two reasons that kind of go hand in hand.  One - it was very falsely advertised.  It was made to look like an exciting fantasy kind of movie and it very much was not.  Like nothing about this movie was exciting in any way.  It was incredibly slow paced and was honestly an artsy movie not meant for mainstream audiences at all.  Two - this is one of those movies that was made more to be appreciated or respected from a filmmaking standpoint not for entertainment value.  Like you know you are watching a well made movie but you are honestly not enjoying it too much.

I wouldn't really recommend anyone bothering with this movie unless those well done but not so much entertaining movies are you cup of tea.

Space Jam: A New Legacy

Superstar LeBron James and his young son, Dom, get trapped in digital space by a rogue AI. To get home safely, LeBron teams up with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang for a high-stakes basketball game against the AI's digitized champions of the court -- a powered-up roster called the Goon Squad.

If you enjoy Looney Tunes and the first Space Jam, I'm not really sure how or why you wouldn't like this one.   They did a lot of fun stuff with other Warner Bros properties getting on screen and LeBron James wasn't bad at all.  Don Cheadle seemed pretty strangely cast in this but again - this is a Looney Tunes movie.  So many reviews were absolutely trashing this movie and I really don't get it.  Like what were you expecting.  Was the first Space Jam nominated for Best Picture and I missed that.  It's a Looney Tunes movie that is most importantly made for children.  If that is not your cup of tea than don't drink it, no?

I enjoyed the movie and like I said before - if you enjoy Looney Tunes or the first Space Jam I would definitely recommend that you check this out.  Its an entertaining watch for the family.

Escape Room: Tournament Of Champions

Survivors of previous escape rooms find themselves in a new and increasingly elaborate game filled with deadly traps.

Why?   Just why?   Why was this sequel made at all?  Why in the blue hell is it a summer release?  Why?  Why?  Why?  I cannot believe how many random horror sequels are being made.  It's as if regardless of the original if its a "scary' movie there will be a franchise.  The movie was sloppy, rushed and completely pointless across the board.  The original was not that bad but in no way ever was worthy of a sequel.

Hell no I wouldn't recommend anyone bothering with this.  Like at all.  Ever.  Never been so annoyed at how long an hour and 20 minute movie felt.