Wish I Was Here – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
A man trying to turn his fantasies into reality is forced to face he may be on the wrong path to happiness.
Author: Amari Allah
Amari is the founder and head writer of Wherever-I-Look.com and has been writing reviews since 2010, with a focus on dramas and comedies.
X-Men: Apocalypse – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Once again a mutant with a superiority complex shall rise, and Magneto will be a part of it because he is forbidden from having a truly happy ending. Rating: TV Viewing Trigger Warning(s): Blood (gore) & Body Horror Characters Worth Noting Charles Xavier/ Professor X (James McAvoy) | Magneto/Erik (Michael Fassbender) | Jean Grey…
When The Bough Breaks – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Since 2014, maybe even before that, there has been a movie starring familiar Black actors dealing with someone crazy every September. No Good Deed started the trend and now When The Bough Breaks continues it. And just like the rest of those movies, unless you see it in a theater with folks giving commentary it…
Winnie Mandela – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Winnie Mandela seems to cover the facts of the activist’s life, but Hudson and company never embody the figures they portray.
When Marnie Was There – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
What may very well be the final film of Studio Ghibli reminds us of one of their many biggest claims to fame: Taking animation and making it something beyond what many would consider made for kids. For whether their films deal with such themes as the environment, war, or coming of age, there is a…
Mother (Social Nightmare) – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Mother aka Social Nightmare is one of those strange movies which with some tinkering could have been better than what you get.
Mozart in the Jungle: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Pilot" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Mozart in the Jungle takes what you’d think would be the uptight world of symphony players, and presents an edge to change your viewpoint. Review (with Spoilers) Thus far Amazon’s foray into original programming, in my opinion, has been clunkers. Most of them seem like subtle rip-offs of more popular shows, but with Mozart…
Mr. Robinson: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Pilot" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview At worse, Mr. Robinson may seem like a slight rip-off of the Steve Harvey Show from the 90s. However, at best, it is simply a show similar to the Steve Harvey Show, but with a different spin on a musician turned music teacher.
Mr. Right – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Plot Overview A former special agent, who now kills people who put hits on others, find himself in New Orleans and falls in love. Problem is, besides you know people trying to kill him, he and this girl are crazy. Rating: TV Viewing Trigger Warning(s): Lots of blood and gunshots. Also violence against women. Review…
Mood Indigo – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A visually stunning film, which doesn’t have much of a story to pair with its visuals. Review (with Spoilers) The draw for me was seeing Audrey Tautou in this movie, but something about it didn’t push me to want to see it in limited release. Also, even when it came out on VoD, I…
Morgan – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A young semi-human being is seemingly glitching and with that comes the need to analyze if she is a failed project or not. Trigger Warning(s): Gun Violence | Blood | Flinch Worthy Violence
Mr. Holmes – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Initial Thoughts With Robert Downey Jr.’s version of Sherlock Holmes out there, as well as Benedict Cumberbatch, having another Holmes out there seems like over saturation. However, this Holmes is Sir Ian McKellen. Someone who, honestly, I don’t think I’ve seen in anything besides the X-Men films. So, needless to say, I found myself interested…
Mother of George – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Mother of George maybe beautifully shot and have an interesting story, but it may not hold your attention. Trigger Warning(s): Animal Death on Camera Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Introduction Every year we get a slew of coming of age stories in which, often, if you don’t live near a metropolitan area, you have to wait weeks, or months, for it to come to a theater near you. Now, with Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl I initially skipped seeing it during its opening…
Me Before You – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
What can a person do to inspire a man to live? You can smile, be attentive, make him laugh and give good conversation, but can that be enough? Can one person make someone’s life worth living? Well, that is the question posed in Me Before You.
Middle of Nowhere – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Middle of Nowhere has both the appeal of the 90s Black cinema classics, mixed with the vibe which has made Black web series so popular, and truly it makes you have hope for Black cinema’s future if Ava Duvernay and co. are involved. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Match – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A movie which feels very much like a theatrical play in which Patrick Stewart, and company, put on such good performances that it helps remind you they aren’t just their most well-known roles. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Minions – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Introduction Minions feels like the prequel no one asked for, and arguably does nothing for the franchise. However, if you have maintained the spirit and amusement of a little kid, or plan to go with one, perhaps you may enjoy this. As for everyone else? Well… Review (with Spoilers) – Below
May in The Summer – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A young woman returns home to Amman with her being unsure of an impending marriage and a lot of family drama to deal with. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Men, Women & Children – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview An ensemble drama dealing with overbearing parents, porn addiction, marital issues, and abandonment. Review (with Spoilers) When it comes to comedians like Adam Sandler, as I mentioned in the Hateship, Loveship review, often their dramatic roles, especially after they have peaked, are far superior to their comedic roles. If just because most comedians have…
