Old Boys (2018) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
With Alex Lawther’s charm not fully engaged, Old Boys makes it difficult to invest in his character, or any others, and becomes draining.
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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.
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.
A Dog’s Journey (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
A Dog’s Journey builds upon what was great about A Dog’s Purpose but now has it where the humans and dogs both have an emotionally impactful story.
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.
Premature (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Premature presents a touching love story which comes off so deeply personal it’ll lead you to question if it is an ode to the writers’ first love.
The Sun Is Also A Star (Book) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
The Sun Is Also A Star is a welcome change from the usual YA novel by addressing the idea of fate and taking it to task.
