The Day The Earth Blew Up

Porky Pig and Daffy Duck become Earth's only hope when their antics at the local bubble-gum factory uncover a secret alien mind-control plot. Faced with cosmic odds, they must save their town and the world while not driving each other totally looney.

I have always been a huge fan of Looney Tunes.   Was somewhat excited to see that they were making a Looney Tunes movie in what seemed like forever.  That was a huge mistake.   This movie was honestly awful.  Like really really bad.

I would not recommend anyone ever bothering with this.   It was a massive disappointment for me.

Presence

A family moves into a suburban house and becomes convinced they're not alone.

This was basically a decent premise with a horribly acted and directed movie around it.    Was this supposed to be scary?   Imagine like Paranormal Activity without the scares.   That would kind of be this where the camera was the "presence" that would shake things or flick lights.

I would definitely not recommend people checking this out.  Luckily it was super short but pretty much a massive waste of time.

Captain America: Brave New World

Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident after meeting with President Thaddeus Ross. He must soon discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

This was a very enjoyable movie and defintely back to the roots of Marvel with not trying to do too much and connect too much.   You got to see further development of characters and are interested to see what is next for them.   The weird thing for me was that two of the three biggest things this built off of was The Incredible Hulk and The Eternals.   Just felt like really weird driving forces to build off of since they are probably the two most ignored Marvel entries.  The third building block that this built off of was obviously the Falcon And The Winter Soldier Disney Plus show.   That isn't a bad thing but it does bring up the theory of how you are kind of screwed if you only watch the movies and don't stay on top of all the shows.  Similar to The Marvels if you didn't watch the show prior you would very much be like um . . . who the hell are these people?   

I would still recommend people checking this out.  I enjoyed it a lot and both Anthony Mackie and especially Harrison Ford were great!

Mickey 17

A disposable employee is sent on a human expedition to colonize the ice world Niflheim. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact.

This is a little of a weird movie to review.  Like the premise was interesting.  The characters were definitely interesting.   It did a great job of the sci fi rules of taking you there and making you think this world exists.   But like it just felt soooooooooooooo long.   Like this movie was already way too long at 2 hours and 15 minutes.  That was like at least 45 minutes too long.  But on top of that the pacing was sooooo slow that it felt like a three hour or longer movie.  It definitely took away from the enjoyment factor.

I would sort of recommend the movie because it was a decent watch from the story and character like of thinking.  The problem was that the pacing was just brutal and held this movie back massively.

Black Bag

When his beloved wife, Kathryn, is suspected of betraying the nation, intelligence agent George Woodhouse faces the ultimate test -- loyalty to his marriage or his country.

For a movie that was dependent on espionage and suspense, this movie pretty much had neither.  The acting was great across the board but there was like ZERO hook whatsoever.  This basically just made the movie a 90 minute snooze fest because you just don't really care.

I wouldn't really recommend anyone bothering with this.  Its a just kind of there movie that is not remotely interesting enough.

Better Man

The true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.

What the absolute fuck was this?  I watched like 25 minutes and then had to stop.   A - is Robbie Williams worthy of a biopic pic?   Like honestly - who the hell is Robbie Williams?   Besides that very valid question . . . . um . . . . . . . . . . why is he being played by a CGI monkey?   Like I thought Pharell's story being told in legos was weird as hell but this one blows that out of the water and truly makes the movie beyond unwatchable because you can't get past the what the absolute f#@k feeling while watching.

I would not recommend anyone going anywhere near this.   Like ever.  This is a lock for the Bottom 10 of 2025 right out of the gate.

Anora

Anora, a sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.

This was a weird and artsy movie but also a very fun and pretty funny spiraling ride.  Mikey Madison was great.   The continuing turns were great and the random new characters that entered the story were great too.   The movie was a little longer than it needed to be but it was an enjoyable and very profane ride.

I would recommend people checking it out.  It's a very hard R rating because of the sex and nudity but was a great watch.

Last Breath

The true story of seasoned deep-sea divers who battle the raging elements to rescue a crewmate who's trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface.

This movie was exactly what you would think it was going to be.   You really did see the movie by watching the trailer.   Luckily the actors were good enough to still keep you caring even though it was predictable and you knew how it turned out.

I would somewhat recommend people checking this out.  It's not a must watch by any means but was a decent enough watch and was definitely short enough.

Paddington In Peru

When Paddington discovers his beloved aunt has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the jungles of Peru to find her. Determined to solve the mystery, they soon stumble across a legendary treasure as they make their way through the rainforests of the Amazon.

This is a good movie for what it is.   If you are a family - especially with younger children you should absolutely go see this.  It checks all the boxes for what it is you are looking for.  The parents can be entertained and not worry about their kids seeing anything inappropriate and the kids can enjoy the cutesy story playing out.   Outside of that - not really sure why anyone would be bothering with this.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone with a younger side family.  Definitely a fun watch for them.  Outside of that you can go on not knowing that this movie is even a thing.

The Unbreakable Boy

When Scott and Teresa learn that their son, Austin, is autistic and has brittle bone disease, they initially worry about his future. However, with Scott's growing faith and Austin's incredible spirit, they become unbreakable as they find joy, gratitude and courage in the most trying times.

Was this a massive heartstring pulling movie?  Yes.   Was it predictable in every way?   Also yes.   Even with that being said, was it still incredibly enjoyable if you allow yourself to get roped in?  Absolutely.   I don't mind movies like this when the hook is big enough.   I am not really spiritual in any way but when movies like this are done well enough it really is one of the few times that that stuff breaks through even if just for a few moments.   

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.   It honestly felt very real and genuine.   It was a very enjoyable all around watch.

Sonic The Hedgehog 3

Sonic, Knuckles and Tails reunite to battle Shadow, a mysterious new enemy with powers unlike anything they've faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, they seek out an unlikely alliance to stop Shadow and protect the planet.

I am honestly still shocked at how this is now a three movie franchise that has made a ton of money.   Like the voices are good and Jim Carrey always kills at Dr Robotnik but like every time I watch one of these I just feel like it's too long and they end up being very forgettable.  

I would still recommend families using this as an escape this holiday season to take the kids too but outside of Jim Carrey the movie is pretty much just there and pretty forgettable.

Heart Eyes

A masked maniac with glowing, red eyes returns every Valentine's Day to terrorize unsuspecting couples.

This movie was exactly what it was supposed to be.   A very predictable serial killer movie that blatantly did not take itself seriously.  It's kindly short and over the top gory.   And you will forget about it all very quickly after seeing it.

I would not recommend anyone rushing to see this at all.  If you like gory horror movies and have like 80 minutes to kill then go for it.  But if not - you are not missing much.

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.