Superman

When Superman gets drawn into conflicts at home and abroad, his actions are questioned, giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the opportunity to get the Man of Steel out of the way for good. Will intrepid reporter Lois Lane and Superman's four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help him before it's too late?

This was a great start to the new DCU.   The casting of the three main roles were PERFECT!   They didn't waste our time with the origin thing and just jumped in running.   The other heroes that were introduced didn't take away too much from the main characters but definitely got you intrigued to see where it will go next.   It was a little too sci fi in the middle but outside of that I very much enjoyed a not too heavy superhero movie and like I said - very interested for once to see where things will go with DC.

I would definitely recommend people checking this movie out.   It was a very fun watch and what going to the movies is all about.

28 Years Later

It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped from a biological weapons laboratory. Still living in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amid the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily defended causeway. When one of them decides to venture into the dark heart of the mainland, he soon discovers a mutation that has spread to not only the infected, but other survivors as well.

This was literally a movie of two halves.   The first half of the move was actually really good.   I liked the set up of the island and the mainland kind of thing with the limited option of how to get there, etc.  I was really digging it.  And then about half way through the movie turned into something completely different and dragged like hell and quite honestly sucked.  Then at the very end - like literally the last two minutes they did the most random connection to the start of the movie and I guess it was nothing but a set up for sequel?   It was all very disjointed and pretty disappointing - especially after how much I enjoyed the first half of the movie.

I would unfortunately not recommend anyone bothering with this.  It started so good but then just went waaaaaay off the rails.

Megan 2.0

Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and embarked on a murderous rampage, its creator, Gemma, has become an advocate for government oversight of AI. Unbeknownst to her, a defense contractor has created a military-grade weapon known as Amelia, the ultimate infiltration spy. However, as Emlia's self-awareness increases, it becomes less interested in taking orders. Hoping to stop Emilia, Gemma decides to resurrect M3GAN, making it faster, stronger, and more lethal.

Wow.  I really don't have words to go over how silly this was.   Like . . . . .  it wasn't even scary.   Like they did a sequel to a scary movie about a killer doll and made it a spy comedy almost.   I'm not kidding.   Like as I write that I fully grasp how silly that sounds but it's very accurate.  Like zero scares at all and they just went action, espionage and laughs.   The only reason I was able to push through this was because like they were not even really taking themselves seriously and it was so over the top and silly.   It was still total garbage though.

I would not recommend anyone bothering with this.   It is insane how strange it was to watch a sequel that just straight up hopped genres.

Clown In A Cornfield

Looking for a fresh start, Quinn and her father move to the quiet town of Kettle Springs. They soon learn the fractured community has fallen on hard times after losing a treasured factory to a fire. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning clown emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time.

Was this a good movie?   God no!  Look at the title of it.   LMAO!   But was it a guilty pleasure type of movie that worked for what it was.  Yes.  I never in a million years thought I would have made it through this whole movie.  But the silliness and them at times not taking themselves seriously turned out to be a good mix and I did.

I would still not recommend this to people though.  Only those who can find something like this entertaining even though it is silly as hell.

Jurassic Park: Rebirth

Zora Bennett leads a team of skilled operatives to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park. Their mission is to secure genetic material from dinosaurs whose DNA can provide life-saving benefits to mankind. As the top-secret expedition becomes more and more risky, they soon make a sinister, shocking discovery that's been hidden from the world for decades.

This movie was great for what it was.   They didn't try to do a whole reboot thing.   They didn't focus on redoing stuff.   They just came up with a good enough reason to put the characters on that island and they focused on the scary aspect of the dinosaurs and what not.   They also tried to do lots of things with dinosaurs that had not been done before.   I was massively done with this franchise after that last entry that was so beyond terrible.   This was a great way to regenerate interest after that.

I would recommend people checking this out.   It's a good going to the movies kind of popcorn summer film.

Elio

Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth's ambassador to the rest of the universe, he starts to form new bonds with eccentric aliens while discovering who he's truly meant to be.

This was a textbook Pixar movie.  Great for kids and adults.  Great messaging for children.   Cute characters and a great flow of the story telling.  One of the rare movies nowadays that wasn't too long and didn't drag.   The only knock I can honestly make against this is that it won't stay with you like most of Pixar's classics.  It's really good but could end up being considered forgettable compared to the rest of their library.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.  it's a nice and fun/simple watch for families, adults and kids alike.

Ballerina

Ballerina is an upcoming American action thriller film that is the fifth film in the John Wick franchise, serving as a spin-off set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4.

I couldn't quite put my finger on it but like I found this movie kind of boring.  The action was great like in all John Wick universe stuff.  But like it just felt like there was no hook.   And that sounds absurd to say because the "hook" of John Wick was that they killed his dog.  Not a whole lot of substance there.  After talking it over with the bestie it was decided that maybe it was just the actress not having the same allure as Keanu Reeves?   Definitely could be possible but there just felt like something was missing.

It's still worth it for the action and stuff but it just really didn't have the same hook that the John Wick movies did.

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.

Thunderbolts

Ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes -- Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker -- embarks on a dangerous mission that forces them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.

I enjoyed this movie a lot.  Bucky Barnes has been one of my favorite Marvel characters.  Yelena skyrocketed towards the top of the list of characters for me as soon as she was introduced and Red Guardian - while enjoyable in Black Widow - legit stole every scene that he was in during this movie.  This is the first movie to really feel like one of the older Marvel movies in a while.  Great pacing, great action and a ton of great laughs.  The chemistry between the characters was great and the movie surprisingly had a very great story that I thought hit very well with the world today.  And most importantly for me - this felt the most continuity connected Marvel movie to come out since Endgame.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.  I will be rewatching this movie a couple of times and I have not been able to say that about a Marvel movie in years.

Final Destination: Bloodlines

Plagued by a violent and recurring nightmare, a college student heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle of death and save her family from the grisly demise that inevitably awaits them all.

This was definitely much longer than it had to be.  But that really is the only knock I had against it.  They took the time to explain the story and develop the victims which was weird for a 6th movie into the franchise but it did work.  I felt like there was actually less deaths than usual which limited the oh my god stop feeling.   All in all - it was definitely a good and surprising entry.

I would definitely recommend fans of the franchise or horror movies watching this because there is plenty of good stuff in it.  If you have never seen one of these - why would you start now?