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Call of the Wild Movie Review

February 21, 2020 (updated February 18, 2020) Published by JMcNaughton

“Call of the Wild” is based on the novel by Jack London. It is about the adventure and the danger found in the Yukon territory during the Gold Rush. The main character is a rugged outdoorsman, a prospector who values his freedom over gold. He meets up and befriends a very large dog, and they make their way up North into a massive and open wilderness. Harrison Ford plays the main role, and his adventures with Buck, the dog, are quite something to behold. Harrison Ford with a very, very big dog – you might want to call it “Raiders of the Lost Bark”, or “The Empire Barks Back”…. Read more Call of the Wild Movie Review

Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Review

February 14, 2020 (updated February 12, 2020) Published by JMcNaughton

“Sonic the Hedgehog” is a movie based on a video game of the same name. Just ask ‘Laura Croft: Tomb Raider’ how that usually works. (In a word – badly.) But lo-and-behold, the Sega Video Game people got all the correct creative types in a room and came up with – wait for it – a pretty darn good movie. It is attractive for kids who have played the game, and does not offend the parents of those same kids. Read more Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Review

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) Movie Review

February 7, 2020 (updated February 7, 2020) Published by JMcNaughton

“Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” is a major title for a major movie. Plus it is comic-book-based movie from DC, part of that weak sauce concept called the DCEU (DC Extended Universe). Compared to Marvel’s version, this Universe must be only a couple light-years across. But more recently, the DCEU has picked up momentum and it is expanding into wider and better spaces. Read more

The Rhythm Section Movie Review

January 31, 2020 (updated January 29, 2020) Published by JMcNaughton

“The Rhythm Section” is a movie that imagines itself as the new ‘Jason Bourne’. But it winds up being more like a ‘Jason Boring’. The root of the story is a personal tragedy that first numbs the main character and turns her into a drug addict. But after learning some information about the tragedy, it then motivates her to become a steely-eyed professional assassin. Read more The Rhythm Section Movie Review

Dolittle Movie Review

January 17, 2020 (updated January 16, 2020) Published by JMcNaughton

“Dolittle” is a ridiculously goofy romp into family-friendly fun and frolic. It takes an established character, Dr. John Dolittle, who has been explored in many books and other movies – and gives him a new and updated spin. The main man has been played by Rex Harrison and Eddie Murphy in the past. So now a new actor has been selected to portray the Doctor who can ‘talk to the animals, just imagine it’. Read more Dolittle Movie Review

Underwater Movie Review

January 10, 2020 (updated January 10, 2020) Published by JMcNaughton

“Underwater” is a science-fiction based movie that veers into horror, and it takes a tense route to get there. No matter that the overall premise is bit unrealistic. The idea is that near-future oil drilling can be done at the bottom of the ocean, and at the deepest depths of the Marianas Trench. Read more Underwater Movie Review

Just Mercy Movie Review

January 10, 2020 (updated January 8, 2020) Published by JMcNaughton

“Just Mercy” is a moving and emotional plea to end the death penalty and create a fairer justice system. That sounds like it could be a boring and high-handed attempt to push you to believe one way or another. But in reality, it is a powerful view of Southern poverty and bigotry and how it overwhelms the justice bureaucracy. Read more Just Mercy Movie Review

Movie Trends in 2019

January 5, 2020 (updated January 5, 2020) Published by JMcNaughton

As opposed to a ‘2019 Best of’ (or even a ‘2019 Worst of’) listing – these are some thoughts about the ongoing trends in movies. Some of these are positive, but there are quite a few that are not! Read more Movie Trends in 2019

1917 Movie Review

December 25, 2019 (updated December 25, 2019) Published by JMcNaughton

“1917” is visually lush look back to World War I into the trenches of death and destruction. It takes you on a non-stop journey following two officers going out over the “No Man’s Land” of the front to bring an important message to a squad ready for attack. Read more 1917 Movie Review

Cats Movie Review

December 20, 2019 (updated December 18, 2019) Published by JMcNaughton

“Cats” is, well – it is something that was captured with film cameras. That… and a whole ton of CGI special effects that make the people in the movie resemble a cat. Read more Cats Movie Review

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