Category: Movie Reviews

  • “The One and Only Ivan” Movie Review

    “The One and Only Ivan” Movie Review

    Ivan (Sam Rockwell) is a silver back gorilla that was saved from poachers over 20 years ago. Since Ivan was a baby, Mack (Bryan Cranston) has taken care of him, and, when Ivan got a bit too big for the house, Mack rented a nice space in a mall where, eventually, he put on a…

  • “Godmothered” Movie Review

    “Godmothered” Movie Review

    In 2020, no one cares about Godmothers anymore, except, maybe, Eleanor (Jillian Bell). Eleanor is the youngest in Godmothers class, which will be shut down in a few days for lack of interest. All the potential Godmothers that are taking the class will become tooth fairies. Eleanor is having none of that, and searches the…

  • “Mulan” Movie Review

    “Mulan” Movie Review

    Note: This is NOT the Mulan you remember. This is a spectacular magical action adventure drama with tons of PG-13 violence, intrigue, stunning fight choreography, and beautiful scenery. No music, no singing, and no magical funny dragon. Watch the movie with that in mind. That said, we all know the story of Mulan (Yifel Liu).…

  • Movie Review: “The Christmas Chronicles 2”

    Movie Review: “The Christmas Chronicles 2”

    Picking up a couple of years after “The Christmas Chronicles”, Kate (Darby Camp), Teddy (Judah Lewis) and their mom, Claire (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) are vacationing in Mexico courtesy of Claire’s new boyfriend, Bob (Tyrese Gibson). Bob’s young son Jack (Jahzir Bruno) is also there. Kate and the whole Pierce family are still true believers even though…

  • “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” Movie Review

    “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” Movie Review

    Jeronicus Jangle (Forest Whitaker) was the world’s most prolific inventor. He could see the formulas in the air and had a notebook full of great inventions just waiting for him to have time to get to them. Unfortunately, Jeronicus’s apprentice, Gustafson (Keegan-Michael Key) was not as talented. After Jeronicus’s latest invention, an arrogant greedy puppet,…

  • Movie Review: “Hubie Halloween”

    Movie Review: “Hubie Halloween”

    Hubie Dubois (Adam Sandler) is a kindly man who thinks of everyone else but himself. Living in Salem, Massachusetts (yes, THAT, Salem) Hubie is direct descendent of a woman who died protecting witches……his goal in life, at least on Halloween, is to protect the residents of Salem from harm. Unfortunately, he is the object of…

  • “Secret Society of Second-Born Royals” Movie Review

    “Secret Society of Second-Born Royals” Movie Review

    Sam (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) is second in line to the crown in the small country of Illyria. Her older sister, Princess Eleanor (Ashley Liao), will assume the crown in two months when she becomes of age. As a second born, Sam has nothing to do but be herself….which happens to be a rebel musician denouncing…

  • “Enola Holmes” Movie Review

    “Enola Holmes” Movie Review

    Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) is much younger than her older brothers, Mycroft (Sam Clafin) and Sherlock (Henry Cavill). As such, growing up, it was just her free-spirited mother, Eudoria (Helena Bonham Carter), and her facing the world together. Enola was home-schooled by her mother, who, in her unconventional way, taught Enola to fight, shoot…

  • “Chemical Hearts” Movie Review and Trailer

    “Chemical Hearts” Movie Review and Trailer

    Henry Page (Austin Abrams) is up for editor in chief of the school newspaper. It looks like he is going to get it. Grace Town (Lili Reinhart) is new to this school and is also looking to get involved in the school newspaper, but, not as an editor. The teacher, however, likes them as co-editors….sooooo,…