Asteroid City

World-changing events spectacularly disrupt the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention in an American desert town circa 1955.

I will never understand the love for Wes Anderson movies.   They are always critically acclaimed and all of Hollywood loves being in these but they are garbage.   I try every time and without fail I am bored, not hooked and watching like why the hell are they all in this and why do people love this.   Completely baffling.

I would clearly not recommend people checking this out but if you somehow like Wes Anderson movies then I'm sure this one will be great for you too.  

The Machine

The past comes back to haunt Bert Kreischer when a murderous mobster tries to kidnap him to atone for his crimes. With help from his estranged father, Bert must retrace the steps of his younger self as a sociopathic crime family goes to war.

This movie is exactly what you would think it was from the trailer.  A silly and pointless action comedy based off of Bert Kreischer's comedy material.  It is immediately forgettable after watching it.  Honestly it's forgettable while watching it.  

I would not recommend that anyone bother with this.   It's basically a waste of time and just served as background noise while I did other stuff.

Fast X

Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they must confront the most lethal opponent they've ever faced. Fueled by revenge, a terrifying threat emerges from the shadows of the past to shatter Dom's world and destroy everything -- and everyone -- he loves.

I am well aware of the fact that these movies are so over the top and out of control at this point.  But honestly - I don't care.  I love me a good popcorn movie and this movie massively delivers on that.  The crowd popping over and over again for characters showing up and oh shit moments.   And Jason Momoa was AWESOME as the bad guy.   Had me laughing my ass off every time he was on screen.

I would absolutely recommend everything just shut their brain off and check this out.   It is another very enjoyable adrenaline ride in the franchise.

Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3

Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill must rally his team to defend the universe and protect one of their own. If the mission is not completely successful, it could possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

Finally a Marvel movie that fully felt like a Marvel movie since Infinity War.  There have been some good intros and some good flashback movies and Black Panther 2 was awesome but it felt pretty sad at times.   This one though had that Marvel fun ass roller coaster feeling.   And more importantly it fixed the error of the 2nd one with not having them on screen for extended periods of time.   I very much enjoyed this movie even though I could have done without the animal testing.   It was an excellent wrap up to this group's travels and I like that it was done in a way that some could continue and what not.  

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.   It was a very enjoyable watch and a massive return to form for Marvel which has been struggling a lot more than usual post Infinity War.

About My Father

Encouraged by his fiancee, a man and his father spend the weekend with her wealthy and exceedingly eccentric family. The gathering soon develops into a culture clash, allowing father and son to discover the true meaning of family.

This movie is literally just an extension of the trailer.  That's not to say that it's bad at all.  I enjoyed it alot because of the two leads.  The chemistry between them was great but the trailer could have held back a little for there to be much bigger laughs seeing scenes for the first time in the actual movie.  

I would still recommend anyone looking for a decent comedy check this out.  It's very formula and predictable but still enjoyable.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

Eleven-year-old Margaret moves to a new town and starts to contemplate everything about life, friendship and adolescence. She relies on her mother, Barbara, who offers loving support, and her grandmother, Sylvia, who's coming to terms with finding happiness in the next phase of her life. Questions of identity, one's place in the world, and what brings meaning to life soon brings them closer together than ever before.

This was a really good coming of age movie based on pretty much the most classic coming of age book from my childhood.  I have been quoting the title of this movie jokingly my whole life.   It's definitely more for females because of the subject matter but anyone who raised a daughter will also very much identify with alot of the material.

I would lukewarmly recommend people checking this out.   It is a decent watch but not a must see by any means.

Sisu

During the last days of World War II, a solitary prospector crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-Earth retreat in northern Finland. When the soldiers decide to steal his gold, they quickly discover they just tangled with no ordinary miner.

This was literally as if you took John Wick and put him World War II Europe.  There were some crazy violent visuals, there were some really cool moments but like . . . . . . was there a demand for this movie?   Like it was really just cool for the bits you saw in the trailer and there was very little else.

I wouldn't really recommend anyone else rushing to watch this.  It's not a must see by any means but if you got nothing else going on then it's a decent 90 minute watch.

Book Club: The Next Chapter

Four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.

This movie is exactly what it looked like.  Very formula in every way but not the worst thing you will ever see.  And credit where its due, I do like seeing movies like this keeping actors and actresses that have "aged out" of the standard Hollywood roles still remaining relevant for target audiences that are obviously still there.

I would not straight up recommend anyone going out of their way to see this but if you are a fan of any of the cast the movie is entertaining even though it is very similar to other movies for the target audience that have come out the last few years.

Beau Is Afraid

Beau Wasserman is the son of a famous and wealthy businesswoman, Mona. He grows up without a father, who his mother says died during an orgasm (which was also when Beau was conceived), a hereditary medical condition that she claims was passed down to Beau.

Reread that synopsis.  I dare you.  Reread it without mumbling the words WHAT THE FUCK.  Now if you make it past that imagine that this movie is THREE HOURS LONG.   I made it almost half way before pulling the plug and just kept mumbling what the fuck am I watching the whole time.   I couldn't possibly imagine continuing.  

I would not recommend anyone ever bothering with this.  It is a massively too long waste of time.  I don't even see how this could get one of those ooooh it's so well done artistic rubs.  Like it was just weird as hell for the sake of being weird.  

Scream VI

Four survivors of the Ghostface murders leave Woodsboro behind for a fresh start in New York City. However, they soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when a new killer embarks on a bloody rampage.

I had massively low expectations for this since Scream V was a massive turn in my eyes.   This one was a million times better than the first one.  I still was able to call every twist that they tried to pull off but it was definitely more hooking than the last one.  The location changed definitely helped as NYC kind of became a character.  It was also much more violent and gory than past ones with the attacks being much more vicious.  That didn't necessarily make it better but just different.

I would actually recommend people checking this one out.  It was one of the better offerings in the franchise since the first two ones.

Evil Dead Rise

A reunion between two estranged sisters gets cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.

This movie had one of the creepiest trailers I have ever seen and quite honestly they kind of failed to deliver on that.  While there was definitely some WTF creepy moments in the movie it relied on over the top gore more often and too much.  Like when absolute brutality is happening on screen and you are just kind of numb to it then they have overdone it.   

I wouldn't really recommend people checking this out unless they want to see a ton of extremely senseless gore.  It didn't really have much substance or story and the creepiness of the trailer did not come through as hoped.

Big George Foreman

From Olympic Gold medalist to World Heavyweight champion, boxer George Foreman leads a remarkable life. He finds his faith, retires and becomes a preacher. When financial hardship hits his family and church, George steps back in the ring and regains the championship at age 45, becoming the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history.

Not knocking the movie because there were some pretty good performance but overall this is really just a kind of there bio pic.  You forget about it five minutes after watching simply because there is only so much hook to make you care.  

I wouldn't really recommend anyone bothering with this.  It's kind of a waste of time and ultimately just kind of there.

Avatar: The Way Of Water

Jake Sully and Ney'tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together. However, they must leave their home and explore the regions of Pandora. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans.

This was very much just like the original.  An incredible movie to watch visually.  Good enough story.  Good enough characters.  Amazing action.  Did I mention the incredible visual appearance of the movie already?   It's basically the only movies I would ever recommend actually seeing in 3D.  Unfortunately there is no need for this to be 3 hours and 15 minutes long.  45 minute to an hour could have easily been left on the cutting room floor so you don't feel like you are losing years off of your life watching this.   LOL!

I would still absolutely recommend people checking this movie out.  Again - its a visual masterpiece.  There is no denying that at all.  Just waaaaaaaaay too long.

The Covenant

During the war in Afghanistan, a local interpreter risks his own life to carry an injured sergeant across miles of gruelling terrain.

This was a really good movie.   You felt the entire journey and the desperation to do the right thing after the fact at all costs.   The filming style and the grittiness of it really made it a very enjoyable watch.  Jake Gylenthaal was surprisingly believable in the role.

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

The Super Mario Bros Movie

With help from Princess Peach, Mario gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser to stop his plans from conquering the world.

This movie is exactly what you would expect.   Very fun animation and shout outs to the video game.  Great characters that you already know and love.  And lots of laughs for adults as much as kids throughout.  This is a perfect family movie because of how universal Super Mario Bros is for all ages at this point.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.   It was a very fun watch.