Five Feet Apart (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Five Feet Apart not only delivers the expected tears but the kind of performances which legitimize the YA genre beyond predecessors.
Positive (Worth Seeing)
Whether you’ll have to go to the movies, download or stream, movies of this category are worth your time and money with few, if any, qualms from us.
Madonna and The Breakfast Club (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Madonna and the Breakfast Club takes a rarely seen approach to fleshing out a icons career in the best way.
I’m Not Here (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
I’m Not Here, as it traces its lead’s downfall, stirs up your emotions until tears spill out your eyes.
Juanita (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Juanita is the type of role and movie you’ll wish Alfre Woodard and her peers got to experience far more often.
Climax (2018) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While the high that comes from the music and dancing is ecstasy, once the high comes down, Climax pursues shock value to keep you stimulated.
Happy Death Day 2U (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Happy Death Day 2U may feel like an unnecessary sequel, but it is nevertheless a fun time.
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While I Want To Eat Your Pancreas is a bit heavy-handed about its lead character’s death, at first, it’ll still find a way to leave you in tears.
What Men Want (2019) – Summary, Review (With Spoilers)
What Men Want may be a reimagining of What Women Want, but Taraji P. Henson not only makes the movie premise her own but brings a truly hilarious experience.
Then Came You (2019) – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Likely, by the end of Then Came You, you’ll be crying from both eyes, have snot on your upper lip, and will have a trembling lip.
Fighting With My Family (2019) – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Fighting With My Family is touching, hilarious, and has the kind of journey we’ve only gotten to enjoy in boxing films for the last few years.
Lady-Like – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Lady-Like has the vibe of a web series and it being a movie is ultimately upsetting for you are left wanting more.
An Acceptable Loss (2018) – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
An Acceptable Loss builds upon the patriotism of movies released in the past and questions what is justifiable so Americans can feel safe?
The Upside – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Kevin Hart continues to wade slowly into the drama genre and while maintaining growth in that area, he doesn’t abandon what made him famous in the first place.
A Dog’s Way Home – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Like A Dog’s Purpose, A Dog’s Way Home is touching and will make those like or love animals weep.
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms will not only help you gauge if you need more water in your diet but have you wailing and your bottom lip trembling.
Leave No Trace – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Leave No Trace’s focus on a father/daughter relationship in which the main crux is stability brings about wonderful performances from Ben Foster and Thomasin McKenzie.
If Beale Street Could Talk – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
If Beale Street Could Talk may not meet expectations, but that’s because it subverts that for what cinema, especially Black cinema, needs.
Hedgehog – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Hedgehog, using its long time length, addresses its leads toxic behavior and takes note of the difficulty in being vulnerable and not relying on what is easy or convenient.
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch is wonderfully frustrating and will probably lead you to wonder who is truly being controlled? You or Stefan?
Unbreakable – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
While over 18 years separated from Unbreakable’s release, you can see why 2019’s Glass is considered a long time coming.
Bad Seeds (Mauvaises Herbes) – Summary/ Review (With Spoilers)
Bad Seeds (Mauvaises Herbes) is a feel-good movie which, at its heart, focuses on a relationship which may get you teary-eyed.
Mary Queen of Scots – Review (with Spoilers)
Mary Queen of Scots reminds you of how different the world would be if men knew how to stay in their lane.
The Favourite – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
The story of a Queen’s decline and two cousins who take part in a game, a fight for favor, with dire consequences.
The Party’s Just Beginning – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Party’s Just Beginning gives you the quarter-life crises some of us have had and others fear may come.
Second Act – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Second Act is a touching story which is an ode to not just hard working women, but those who weren’t afforded the opportunity to go to college.
Mary Poppins Returns – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Mary Poppins Returns may not have the same magic of the original, but every bit of effort is made to escape its shadow. Such as a highly sarcastic Mary Poppins.
Escape Room (2019) – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
While Escape Room inspires memories of SaW, it accomplishes much of what SaW originally did while being PG-13.
Aquaman – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Aquaman, alongside last year’s Wonder Woman, reminds you that DC was the first to create classic comic book characters and movies.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse pushes you to learn more about the iconic character, beyond Peter Parker, and creates a franchise you’ll want to see more of.
Bumblebee – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Bumblebee is a bit forceful in trying to get you emotional, but the action is just what you’d expect from a Transformers movie.
Dumplin’ – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Dumplin’ is an ode to Dolly Parton and an example of how to handle having a full-figured woman as lead without a comedy filter or being overly dramatic.
Blood Brother – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Thanks to the dynamic between Trey Songz and Jack Kesy, you get a surprisingly good action movie.
Mirai – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Mirai is a touching story about one boy learning to appreciate his family and, essentially, learning that he needs to stop being a brat.
The Christmas Chronicles – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Netflix may have produced a Christmas classic with The Christmas Chronicles. The kind you’d watch with your family and/or friends for years to come.
Creed II – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Like most boxing movies, when the actors are in the ring you’re flinching and engaged. However, once they leave the ring? Well, let’s just say you’ll be counting down to the next fight.
Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Ralph Breaks The Internet may have an excellent example of toxic behavior for a conversation starter, but outside of that it feels like a parade its leads get lost in.
Jinn – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Jinn gives us a rare kind of coming of age tale which is driven to greatness thanks to the writing of Nijla Mu’Min and performance of Zoe Renee.
Widows – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Widows pushes the need to question, what would it be like if those who made art house and Oscar-caliber films ventures outside their comfort zone – and succeeded.
Instant Family – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Instant Family offers it all. Vulgar comedy, touching moments that make you cry, and compelling viewpoints on fostering and adoption.
