In the beginning, we get a familiar scene straight out of “Cliffhanger.” Great idea as it gets you prepared for what’s coming. There’s also a little “Free Solo” thrown in. That’s an outstanding documentary that I highly recommend if you’ve yet to see the film. Read more
If you want to watch a movie that uses, badly might I add, old worn-out, stale jokes from films that have come before, then I suggest you take the time to watch what writers Baena and Brie have to offer you here. It’s precisely what you’ve been looking for.
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Directed by: Peter Farrelly
Written by: Brian Hayes Currie, Peter Farrelly, Pete Jones
Starring: Zac Efron, Russell Crowe, Jake Picking, Will Ropp, Archie Renaux, Kyle Allen
Rated: R
Run Time: 2h 6m
Genres: Drama, War
Produced by: David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Andrew J. Muscato, Jake Myers
I ask that, while watching, you keep in mind that neither the article nor the screenplay is fiction.
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“Bullet Train” is very bloody but bloody good! It’s a two-hour thrill ride that has you traveling fast, up to 275 miles per hour, while traversing the tracks of the Japanese subway system. Hold onto your hat as this highly sophisticated train leaves Tokyo.
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Elvis the Pelvis (Sorry! Had to go there since I didn’t in my review) was an impressive talent. The film, though dressing up his life a bit more than it probably was, does a good job of showing you just how monumental of a talent he was. It also shows us how terrible someone who was supposed to care for him and his career, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks), could be. He put all of his trust in Parker but was treated so terribly that you’re shocked Elvis did as well as he did. In this biopic, you see that Elvis (Butler), for the most part, did as he was told. When other people finally came into his life, he matured and started to make his own path.
Luhrmann doesn’t hold anything back, focusing on what others never really have. He shines a light on the racism of the day and hones in on the fact that African Americans taught Elvis everything did. Growing up in the ghetto, he learned everything about singing and dancing from studying the black members of the local church. He then cultivated a style that would later move people to tears. A lot of folks believe that Elvis didn’t give them enough credit and should have. From watching the film, this could have been a decision made by Parker but not having that knowledge, I couldn’t say for sure. Parker was a compulsive gambler and a jerk to anyone who questioned him, so I can see that being the case.
Regardless, there is a lot to see in “Elvis” and a lot to discover, fan or not. I believe that if you’re a millennial or younger and or not a fan, after watching this, you’ll be digging into your parents’ and grandparents’ music collections and hearing what you’ve missed. Also, Butler’s performance is uncommonly good, which matches his beautiful face that’s irregularly close to the man he’s depicting for you. Academy Awards for all!
I so wanted to like this movie. James Ponsoldt directed ‘End of the Tour!’ I loved that movie! So, I went in knowing I would love this, too. That’s not fair, though. One should go in with an open mind and have no expectations, not compare one film to another. Read more
Jo Koy is brilliant. The way he performs is antsy mixed with frantic and cocksure. You just never know what’s coming next. In my opinion, he’s one of the best stand-ups working today.
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Though it’s a slow burn, “A Love Song” takes its time for good reason. That is for the audience to feel every moment of Faye’s (Dickey) life as it passes by. It’s always lovely to see the very underrated and underused Dale Dickey (Hell or High Water, Winter’s Bone) get a part built just for her because it rarely does.
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