Category: Action

Spider-Man: Brand New Day in IMAX

Spider-Man: Brand New Day in IMAX

Spider-Man: Brand New Day in IMAX

It’s great to finally get a new Marvel Studio installment.

The Theater was PACKED for an 11:30am IMAX viewing.

Spidey has gotten folks to the theater.

It is indeed a Brand-New Day for Peter Parker fighting crime full time as Spider-Man in a world where he is not remembered by his best friends and his would-be girlfriend. The fact that his friends have moved on without Peter bothers him in a way that is disturbing even to him. This new transformation may be the only thing that can help Peter / Spider-Man as he deals with a new threat to the city he loves, a villain that no one can see. The World may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he has not forgotten them. The story unfolds from there…

The movie is full of action, intrigue and special effects. The cinematography is outstanding. The IMAX aspects are on point. You will feel like you are with Spidey as he moves thru the sky, between buildings, slinging webs etc. There are a few surprises.

The running time of 2:25 is good for what is presented.

If you are a fan of Marvel Studio and of course Spider-Man, this installment should not be missed.

This is a 5-Star Movie!!

The Odyssey in IMAX

The Odyssey in IMAX

FINALLY! The Wait is OVER!! The next Christopher Nolan EPIC Saga has arrived!  

Odysseus, King of Ithaca, embarks on a dangerous journey to return home after the Trojan War has ended. Odysseus and his fellow soldiers must travel the Mediterranean Sea and during their journeys they find themselves not only dealing with the elements, but also Dangerous Creatures, Mythical Monsters and an array of Deadly Obstacles continuously cross their paths. The Story unfolds from there…

Bottomline the movie is EPIC! The action, suspense and intrigue are non-stop. There is NO LIMIT to the number of Boogey Men that appear.

The movie is long, but it does go fast. The IMAX Aspects are On Point! You will feel like you are on every boat, in every storm and participating in every battle.

Having a star-studded cast does not hurt.

The Odyssey is worth a look.

This is a 5 Star Movie!!

Minions & Monsters in AMC Dolby

Minions & Monsters in AMC Dolby

The Wacky Minions have returned!

In this latest installment, The Minions bring their brand of Mayhem to Hollywood history.

The Minions embark on what turns out to be a rambunctious and totally ridiculous adventure to conquer Hollywood and become stars. They lose everything, unleashed Monsters into the world and then band together to save the Planet from the Mayhem they manufactured and caused. 

The movie is totally funny and laugh-out loud silly. There is non-stop Action and Mayhem throughout the movie. The Cinematography is very good and the AMC Dolby Aspects are on point.

If you are a fan of Funny Chaos, The Minions Cause, Minions & Monsters should not be missed.

This is a 4-Star Movie!!

Mortal Kombat II

Mortal Kombat II

I was finally able to see this installment. It’s been 5 years since the previous one. I am still trying to decide if I really liked this installment or not. I spent a good bit of time watching the movie from between my fingers as the battles were so intense and at times bloody, I was sure the good guys would not win.

This installment brings Johnny Cage to the Fan Favorite Champions who are then pitted against one another in an ultimate no-holes barred gory battle to defeat the Dark Rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. The Story unfolds from there…

Karl Urban’s portrayal of Johnny Cage made this installment interesting and provided some comic relief.

A lot of this movie is intensely violent and very bloody. There is breath-taking cinematography and some really cool special effects. The action is non-stop and the suspense is nail-biting.

They did a good job with continuity as there are 4 returning characters from the 1st installment.

If you are a martial arts fan or a fan of the video game, you will find a major portion of this movie very intriguing.

This is a 3 ½ Star Movie!!

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu in AMC Dolby

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu in AMC Dolby

A new Installment in the Star Wars Franchise!

This installment finds the Evil Empire as we knew it has fallen. The Imperial Warlords remain scattered across the galaxy.

What’s left of the New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for; they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian, the bounty hunter Din Djarin and his little apprentice Grogu.

The story unfolds from there…

The action and intrigue are non-stop. The Cinematography, special effects and AMC Dolby aspects are all on point.

There are portions of the movie that are intensely violent. But remember this is a Star Wars movie, so a number of nasty battles should be expected. There is no limit to the number of horrible looking monsters.

There are several small stories ongoing which helps to keep you engaged.

It was great to see actress, Sigourney Weaver. She is such a Bad Ass!

If you are a Star Wars fan, this installment should not be missed.

This is a 3 ½ Star Movie!!

Hoppers in AMC Dolby

Hoppers in AMC Dolby

What if you could talk to animals, understand what they are saying and they could talk right back to you?

This new installment from Disney’s Pixar gives you just that.

The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. The story unfolds from there…

The story does contain some Dark Humor. On the Flip side it’s hilarious and edge of your seat Funny!! It’s absurdly cute and young and old will enjoy it.

The voice cast is outstanding. The animation is excellent.

Hoppers is worth a look!!

This is a 5 Star Movie!!

One Battle After Another

One Battle After Another

You know that old saying, “Better Late than Never”. It applies to this review.  I had every intention of seeing “One Battle After Another” when it opened in Theaters in late September, but I was under the weather and I did purchase the tickets twice, but had to cancel both times. So, I decided to just wait. 

Here I am on Christmas Eve and I have FINALLY seen this movie. I love Leonardo DiCaprio and usually make every effort to see his movies during their opening weekend.

Leonardo Is “Bob” a washed-up Revolutionary who lives in a state of paranoia and panic all the time. He survives off the grid with his daughter, Willa that he has been raising after her mother vanished. Soon Bob’s evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing. Bob scrambles to find her. A seeming parallel as Father and Daughter both battle for their lives. The story unfolds from there…

The movie is very good. I am so glad I finally was able to see it. The story is intriguing and there is lots of action, suspense / mystery and it’s a bit bloody at times.

For some reason there are parts of this movie that remind of the 2000 Crime/Thriller “Traffic”. If you never saw that movie, you should look it up.

“One Battle After Another” is definitely worth a look. It’s on HBO Max.

This is a 4 Star Movie!!

Zootopia 2 In IMAX

Zootopia 2 In IMAX

In this 2nd installment detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the wild twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the Mammal Metropolis upside down. 

In order for Judy and Nick to crack the case, they must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. The story unfolds from there…

Zootopia 2 is another Crackerjack Caper that is action filled and hilarious! The cinematography, action and suspense were spot on.

What makes the Zootopia Franchise so fun and interesting is that there is a Message, a Back Story, a Plot, Bad Guys, Good Guys and Heroes.  These are elements that are often left out or not clear in regular non-animated movies.

I did not feel that the IMAX aspects were worth the ticket price, but Zootopia 2 is definitely worth a look.

If you saw the 1st installment you will definitely want to see this one because there is a nice lead-in reminder of what previously happened…

BTW… There were tons of Adults without Children in the Theater.

This is a 5 Star Movie!!

Wicked for Good in AMC Dolby

Wicked for Good in AMC Dolby

This final installment is darker and gloomier than its predecessor and a lot less dazzling, but that does not diminish the movie.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo still dazzle.

This installment finds the Wicked Witch, Elphaba living in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for freedom of the silenced animals and desperately trying to expose the truth that she knows about the Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum).

Meanwhile Glinda has become the glamorous symbol of all things good for the Land of Oz. She lives at the Palace in Emerald City and revels in the perks of fame and popularity. Madame Morrible deploys Glinda to serve as an effervescent comfort to Oz. Reassuring the masses that all is right with the World, but is it really… The Story unfolds from there…

It’s a good story; the music, costumes and set designs are breath-taking at times. The cinematography is on point. If you saw the first installment, then you do not want to miss the finale.

This is a 4 Star Movie!!

The Running Man in AMC Dolby

The Running Man in AMC Dolby

In a near future society, The Running Man TV Show is the top-rated show on Television. It’s a show of survival, not surviving is not an option because if you don’t survive the 30 days necessary you are dead. The participating contestants are Runners that are hunted by Assassins on live broadcast TV. This does not deter people from wanting to sign up. Contestants still line up to take the required tests to see if they will pass because the millions of dollars that can be made represent a “Way Out” to a better life.  

Ben Richards (Glen Powell) needs a better life for his family. His baby daughter is sick and the prescription medication is unaffordable. So, Ben is determined to get on “The Running Man” TV Show. He believes he can survive the 30-day requirement. The story unfolds from there…

The movie starts off great. The execution is on point and then half way through the movie the story derails. It does pick up again, but by that time the movie is almost over and some of the scenes are ridiculous. There is tons of action and intrigue. The movie is very bloody at times.

Unfortunately, Edgar Wright’s The Running Man does not live up to its predecessor or the action extravaganza that was displayed in the trailers.

If you saw the first Running Man from the 80’s, this installment is worth a look.

This is a 3 Star Movie!!