X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While it lacks the emotional oomph it should, X-Men: Dark Phoenix attempts to compensate that with quality action scenes and VFX.
Mixed (Divisive)
Due to this movie having a few quirks, of which may work for some and for others be a problem, we believe your enjoyment of this movie will depend on your taste.
First Impression (2018) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
First Impression is a bargain bin movie which is corny, may not have the best plot but is nonetheless enjoyable.
Oh, Ramona! (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Oh, Ramona! has a mini-series vibe which makes the movie, while enjoyable, feel long.
Always Be My Maybe (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Always Be My Maybe is definitely longer than it should be, but that doesn’t take away from the light comedy, cute romance, and moments which may make you tear up.
Ma (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Ma definitely pushes the idea we need more Black horror villains, but ones with villains who have better, or a less inundated, backstory.
Late Night (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Late Night attempts to address ageism, racism, and sexism, while still being funny, and throwing in a bit of romance, and buckles under such lofty goals.
The Perfection (2018) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Over time, you think you build up a tolerance for messed up movies and yet The Perfection will still leave your mouth gaping open.
Loners (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While an absurd comedy, Loners contains just enough heart, and twists, to see you through until the end.
Rocketman (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Rocketman is like a stage musical turned movie, and if it wasn’t so long and arduous, it could be perfect for both die-hard and casual Elton John fans.
The Sun Is Also A Star (2019) [Movie] – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Compared to the book, the film version of The Sun Is Also A Star loses what made Natasha such a great character and, plainly, is a disappointing adaptation.
Good Sam (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Good Sam is breezy, likable, avoids any controversial topics, and focuses on an ambitious young reporter trying to find if good people still exist.
Life Like (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Life Like may leave you with a handful of questions, but one character named Henry brings enough intrigue to forget every moment which makes you raise an eyebrow.
Wine Country (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Amy Poehler takes a page out of Adam Sandler’s book and has a vacation with her SNL friends, paid for by someone else and made just for her audience.
The Hustle (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While comical at times, Rebel Wilson’s style and Anne Hathaway’s, when it comes to comedy, more so clashes than compliments one another.
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile maybe words to describe Ted Bundy, but what you mostly get is his charming side – until the end.
Clementine (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Clementine, with its score and sometimes eerie characters strings you along to what might be an unsatisfying finish.
Long Shot (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
In a strange twist, Rogen ups his game to what you’d expect from Theron, and while he maintains his comedic style, he also veers towards being a more serious actor.
The Intruder (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While The Intruder doesn’t seem like your yearly dose of generic Black thriller, that doesn’t mean it is necessarily good.
Lost Transmissions – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Lost Transmissions shows the line between proving yourself as a storyteller doesn’t always coincide with delivering the intended message.
Thriller (2018) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Thriller works better as a comedy than anything remotely close to a horror, and as long as you come in knowing that you should be fine.
Who Would You Take to a Deserted Island? (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While you can see each actor giving it their all, there is a bit of a disconnect which may not allow you to get as emotional as they get.
Stuck (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Led by Giancarlo Esposito, the emotional, sometimes comical, Stuck shows what happens when people are forced to interact in a small space.
The Silence (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Remember how lucky/prepared the families were in Bird Box & A Quiet Place? Imagine a family who wasn’t as fortunate going through a similar apocalypse.
Native Son (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Native Son is the type of movie which will have you questioning its lead’s common sense throughout the whole damn movie.
Us (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Us, at first, circumvents a lot of what you expect from a horror/thriller. However, after a while, it overstays it’s welcome and its ending? Well…
Burn Out – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While Burn Out has exhilarating races, which may give you a tad bit of anxiety, everything else is very run of the mill.
Love, Death & Robots: Sucker of Souls – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Sucker of Souls is quite gory and a tad bit comical. However, it is towards the bottom of the Love, Death & Robots ranking.
Love, Death & Robots: The Witness – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
In The Witness, we get what feels like a pitch to a much more complicated movie.
LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS: Three Robots – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Three Robots is a quirky short which ends just before it could perhaps go left and overstay its welcome.
Captain Marvel (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Captain Marvel nods towards being the first female-led Marvel movie, but other than that, it’s what fans of the MCU are long used to for better and worse.
The Hard Way (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
The Hard Way pushes you to wonder why Michael J. White isn’t an action star with decent budget movies, beyond Spawn, in his filmography?
Haunting on Fraternity Row (2018) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Despite being a horror movie which had no marketing, and seems cheesy, Haunting on Fraternity Row is surprisingly good.
Stray (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Stray is a semi-low budget sci-fi film which focuses more on the cop seeking to redeem herself than the powerful girl, and her family.
Level 16 (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Level 16 could be used to talk about feminism and autonomy, but from an entertainment perspective? It’s a bit of a bore.
A Madea Family Funeral (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Madea’s final bow may be a slight disappointment, but the laughs will remind you of why you fell in love with the character.
The Changeover (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
The Changeover is a simple, slightly grim tale which may lack flair, but does leave you wanting more.
Alone/Together (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Alone/Together is a bit forgettable, but makes for a breezy watch, as most Philippines based romances do.
Isn’t It Romantic (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Isn’t It Romantic is not only comical but finds an appropriate way to address what it is like to be a woman who is plus sized without making her the joke.
Alita: Battle Angel (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Alita: Battle Angel may have stunning action and special effects, but it’s mostly for naught since the emotional element is very hit and miss.
