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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

The Two Popes Movie Review

December 20, 2019 (updated December 10, 2019) Published by JMcNaughton

“The Two Popes” is a movie that relies on the fact that there is never more than one Pope, but when there are two of them — well, that is a story worth telling. For such an unusual event to occur in the Catholic church leadership, there is an unusual set of circumstances that cause that to happen. Read more The Two Popes Movie Review

Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker Movie Review

December 19, 2019 (updated December 19, 2019) Published by JMcNaughton

“Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker” is episode number Nine of the overall Star Wars movie series, the ones which have concentrated on the “Skywalker Saga”. Since George Lucas began this effort in 1977, there has been a mixed bag of results. Read more

Richard Jewell Movie Review

December 13, 2019 (updated December 13, 2019) Published by JMcNaughton

“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 Richard Jewell Movie Review

Jumanji: The Next Level Movie Review

December 13, 2019 (updated December 12, 2019) Published by JMcNaughton

“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 Jumanji: The Next Level Movie Review

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