Category: Movie Reviews

  • “Fisherman’s Friends” Movie Review

    “Fisherman’s Friends” Movie Review

    Four high flying yuppies from London take a holiday in a small Cornish town and promptly make fools of themselves only to be saved by local fishermen turned rescuers. That night, looking for some action (like how stupid are they?) in this very small town, they happen upon the weekly concert held by 10 fishermen.…

  • “8 Slices” Movie Review

    “8 Slices” Movie Review

    Sometimes you find a low budget gem! “8 Slices” is a gem. I will relate a real story to explain how the boss of “8 Slices” treats his employees, and yes, there are real people out there like this guy. Joe Park was the manager of shipping and receiving at Sears in Bay Shore, NY…

  • Movie Review: “Bend It Like Beckham”

    Movie Review: “Bend It Like Beckham”

    Jess (Parminder Nagra) loves to play “football” (soccer) in the park with her friends, and she is REALLY good, in fact…..she is better than any of the guys she plays against, and is getting better. Jules (Keira Knightly) plays on a women’s football team and one day happens to see Jess kicking some soccer ass…

  • Movie Review: “Coming 2 America”

    Movie Review: “Coming 2 America”

    Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) will soon be King of Zamunda. He and Lisa (Shari Headley) have been married for 30 years and they have three daughters: Meeka (KiKi Layne), Omma (Bella Murphy), and Tinashe (Akiley Love). Unfortunately, as per Zamunda law, the heir apparent to Akeem has to be male! So, because he and Lisa…

  • “Coming to America” Movie Review

    “Coming to America” Movie Review

    Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) of Zamunda is celebrating his 21st birthday. The Prince has been spoiled his entire life. He walks on rose petals, he does not wipe himself in the bathroom, he is bathed by beautiful-naked-women, and he does not even tie his own shoes as his father, the King (James Earl Jones), says….tying…

  • “Yes Day” Movie Review

    “Yes Day” Movie Review

    Allison (Jennifer Garner) grew up always saying “yes” to a good time, but, now that she is married with kids, she has become a “no” mom. Allison says “no” so much that her older kids, Katie (Jenna Ortega) and Nando (Julian Lerner), write haikus and make videos comparing her to the worlds most famous dictators.…

  • “I Care A Lot” Movie Review

    “I Care A Lot” Movie Review

    Marla Grayson (Rosamund Pike) and her partner (in more ways than one) Fran (Eiza Gonzalez) have built a mini-empire by caring for the elderly. As guardians of those who can no longer care for themselves, Marla and Fran, take over their lives, sell their houses, and pocket their money….all “legally” as court appointed caretakers. One…

  • “Don’t Read This On A Plane” Movie Review

    “Don’t Read This On A Plane” Movie Review

    Jovana Fey (Sophie Desmarais) has just had her third novel published and is now in Venice to start her book tour. When a call comes in from her publisher he tells her: “Oh, sorry, I just went bankrupt and your hotels, and living expenses for the tour, have been cancelled.” BUT…on the bright side….he tells…

  • “Raya and the Last Dragon” Movie Review

    “Raya and the Last Dragon” Movie Review

    Note: I paid $29.99 to Disney+ for special access to watch this movie, at home, before it becomes available to all Disney+ subscribers on June 4, 2021. Since our normal movie nights, according to Lori, cost over $30, I thought this was a good deal. I am so glad I did this as “Raya and…