“Richard Jewell” takes on the story of the bombing at the 1996 Olympics where a lowly security guard becomes an overnight hero. Then just as quickly, his fame is turned on its head and he is turned into a loathsome monster, a self-interested bomber who wants glory and recognition. Read more
Author: JMcNaughton
Jumanji: The Next Level Movie Review
“Jumanji: The Next Level” is a direct sequel to “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”. If you remember, that movie was an enjoyable romp with a few good actors doing a decent performance in an over-the-top goofy situation. That one performed well enough to require a sequel, and it turns up the energy level to 11. Read more
Waves Movie Review
Waves” is a movie that is broken – not in the way that you might think. It is broken into two different pieces, with a different focus for each part. Read more
Queen & Slim Movie Review
“Queen & Slim” shows that the way criminal justice is approached and doled out in this country is as different as Black and White. The perceptions of crime and injustice become the realities of our lives. Based on social status, and skin tones, these differences are the fuel that power the journey that is this movie. Read more
Frozen II Movie Review
“Frozen II” is also known as “Frozen 2” — what, was “Refrozen” not available ? — and it is a direct sequel to the Disney powerhouse of 2013 that was “Frozen”. Many parents still have a certain song stuck in their heads even now, but they should just ‘Let It Go’. Read more
21 Bridges Movie Review
“21 Bridges” is tightly-paced police action drama, in which a couple bad guys kill a bunch of cops — and then Black Panther comes to the rescue… Well – actually the actor who plays Black Panther. But for a standard ‘police face off against assailants’ type of movie, this does a really good job to keep it moving. Read more
Ford v Ferrari Movie Review
“Ford v Ferrari” is a true-life based story of power and speed, and the men behind the scenes that made the headlines. The early 60’s was a time of trouble for the Ford Motor Company. But a brash young executive comes up with an idea that seems insane. Read more
The Irishman Movie Review
“The Irishman” is a new movie from Martin Scorsese and it is epic is scope, also in length. The story shows the slow rotting of the soul based on the various crimes done by Mobsters and Teamsters. Read more
Charlie’s Angels Movie Review
“Charlie’s Angels” has a long history, first as TV show with the ‘Angels’ kicking butt and looking fine. Then later as a movie version (and a sequel) that had new and different ‘Angels’ kicking butt and looking fine. And now we come full circle, in which the 2019 “Charlie’s Angels” focus on new and different ‘Angels’ kicking butt and looking fine. Glad there is no boring repetition here! Read more
Midway Movie Review
“Midway” is a throwback style movie of a great World War II battle, and they don’t them like this anymore. But this movie kinda shows WHY they don’t make them like this anymore. Read more