Freakier Friday in AMC Dolby

Freakier Friday in AMC Dolby

This installment is not a reinvention of the original, but more of a swap out of the story with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsey Lohan having a grand old time.

It does look as if lightning strikes twice when Tess and Ann find themselves navigating a myriad of challenges when 2 families merge. The story unfolds from there…

It’s Laugh out loud hysterical, crazy, funny and at times very silly. Great music and Great cinematography.

It was nice to see Jamie Lee Curtis in a movie that does not have her running from Michael Myers (The Halloween Franchise) chasing her with a Machete.

The movie has a good cast.

See Freakier Friday for the Laughs and Silliness.

This is a 3 ½ Star Movie!!

The Naked Gun

The Naked Gun

Liam Neeson brings his “Particular Set of Skills” to lead the Police Squad and ultimately save the world.

Following in the footsteps of his Father Frank Drebin Sr. (Leslie Nielsen), Liam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr, Leader of the Police Squad. Each Squad member is following in their Father’s footsteps.

Frank Drebin Jr, foils a Bank Heist that is masked for a bigger plot that can destroy mankind as we know it. The story unfolds from there…

The movie is full of “Deadpan Humor” with Laugh Out Loud moments and also includes some very silly and crazy moments.

If you were a fan of the Leslie Nielsen Naked Gun series, then you should check out this re-boot starring Liam Neeson.

This is a 3 ½ Star Movie!!!

The Fantastic Four: First Steps in IMAX

The Fantastic Four: First Steps in IMAX

It’s been 10 years since the last attempt to bring the Fantastic Four to the big screen. You know the saying “Third Times a Charm”. Well, this is the third time since 2005 that there has been a Fantastic Four movie and YES!! This one is a Charm.

The movie back drop is set in the early 1960’s. It’s very retro-futuristic and cool. 

This installment introduces the “The First Family” Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and The Thing. The team finds themselves trying to balance family, life and also protecting Earth. They are called upon to save the Planet from a Ravenous Space God known as Galactus and his enigmatic Herald the Silver Surfer. If Galactus’s plan to gobble up the entire planet and everyone on it isn’t enough, it suddenly gets very personal. The story unfolds from there…

The movie contains tons of action, suspense, intrigue and fantastic cinematography. There is also a fair amount of special effects, but they are tastefully executed. The IMAX Aspects are on Point!!

There are very few dead spots. The movie will keep you engaged.

I love the chemistry between the cast. I look forward to another installment. I hope it does not take another 10 years before there is another one.

Fantastic Four First Steps is worth a look!!

This is a 4 Star Movie!!

Superman in IMAX

Superman in IMAX

DC Comics / Studios got this one right!! 

This new Superman installment finds Superman Being drawn into battles at home and abroad. His actions at times are questionable which gives the tech billionaire Lex Luthor the opportunity to try and remove Superman for good.

Lois Lane, Superman’s four-legged companion, Krypto along with a few other Super Friends launch a mini mission to try and save Superman. The story unfolds from there…

The movie is fast-paced, with tons of action, violence, suspense, special effects and fantastic cinematography. The IMAX aspects are excellent.

This Superman is very engaging and appears very human. This is an excellent installment from Director / Screenwriter James Gunn.

If you are a DC Comics / Superman Fan, This installment should not be missed. It’s great in IMAX.

This is a 4 Star Movie!!

Jurassic World Rebirth in IMAX

Jurassic World Rebirth in IMAX

The Dinosaurs are back once again! It’s been 3 years since the last installment “Jurassic World Dominion” which was supposed to be the Epic conclusion, but here we are 3 years later with “Rebirth”. 

A team of Scientists who are Dinosaur Enthusiasts decide they should travel to a forbidden island near the Equator and try to retrieve DNA samples. It is believed that the Dinosaur DNA may hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind. Their trip starts out perfectly fine, but once they get closer to the forbidden island near the Equator the reasons they should not go rise up literally.

From that point on its every person for him or herself. The Dinosaurs do not like humans and they have good reasons not to because 18 years prior there was a complete facility on the forbidden island that was performing experiments with DNA testing and incubating new “Designer Breeds” of Dinosaurs.

There are Dinosaurs that can swim, fly, walk, crawl, dive and they are highly intelligent making it extremely difficult for the humans who are invading their territory. The story unfolds from there…

There are a few interesting scenes and I found myself to be rooting for the Dinosaurs briefly as I wanted one of the Scientist to meet his demise. I was not disappointed in that regard…

There is great cinematography and lots of suspense, but beyond that, the movie is dry and a bit boring. I found myself checking my watch several times. That is not a good sign. The IMAX aspects are NON-Existent…

If you have seen any of the previous installments, you will notice that in this installment there is an attempt to get back to its roots, but it falls a bit short. The Jurassic World installments that have come after the 2018 installment Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom miss the mark that the 1993, 1997 and 2001 Jurassic Park installments bring to the table. I have seen all of the installments and beyond the 2015 Jurassic World my ratings have not been any higher than 2 1/2 stars.

The trailers for this movie are great and that’s the best part. 

If you are a fan of the Jurassic Franchise, then Jurassic World Rebirth is a must see, otherwise wait to stream it

This is a 2 ½ Star Movie!!

F1: The Movie in IMAX

F1: The Movie in IMAX

Wow! It’s been a while since I have seen a movie starring Brad Pitt.  

Brad Pitt comes to us as Sonny Hayes FORMULA 1’s most promising Phenom of the 1990’s. But an accident on the track nearly ended his career.

Fast forward 30 years and Sonny is a Nomad Race-for-Hire moving from event to event living out of a Van. Soon he is approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem) who is an owner of a struggling FORUMLA 1 team. Ruben convinces Sonny he should come join his team for one last shot at saving his career, helping the team and winning big. Sonny is informed that he would be driving alongside Joshua Pearce (Damon Idris) who is the team’s hotshot rookie, intent on setting his own pace. 

As the engines start to roar Sonny’s past catches up with him. He learns that in FORMULA 1 your teammate is your fiercest competition. The story unfolds from there…

If you are a fan of FORUMLA 1 Car Racing events, this is a must see. The movie is very authentic. The race cars are super cool and the sponsor names you see are real.

There is great cinematography and the IMAX aspects are awesome. You will feel like you are in the race cars on the track. 

The running time of the movie is a bit long. There were a few dead spots. All in all, the movie is worth the ticket. I really enjoyed seeing Javier Bardem. He was awesome in his role. Damson Idris as the hot shot Rookie Joshua Pearce is easy on the eyes.

This is a 4 Star Movie!!

Ballerina

Ballerina

From the World of John Wick comes a new installment that introduces and focuses on a new Assassin in training known as “Ballerina”.

After watching her father fight for his life, but ultimately is killed, Eve (Ballerina) is thrust into the world of a Ballerina or so she thought… 

Once Eve finds her footing figuratively and literally, she is sent out on a few “training” missions that ultimately prepare her for her ultimate challenge… Kill the Man who killed her father. The story unfolds from there…

Once out of training Eve (Ballerina) is a BAD ASS!!  

The action is brutal and bloody, but is non-stop. The stunts are spectacular. The suspense is “Edge of Your Seat”. 

The world of Assassins is a bit amazing as they carry on without Police interference. The story and plot are fresh and some parts are a bit familiar.

I am excited to see where this goes as the door is open. I expect another installment sometime in the future.

If you are a fan of the John Wick Franchise, “Ballerina” should not be missed.

This is a 4 Star Movie!!

Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning in IMAX

Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning in IMAX

We have waited 2 years for this mission to continue and it does not disappoint.

This installment not only picks up where its predecessor leaves off, but also incorporates parts of all previous missions starting with the 1st Mission Impossible from May 22, 1996. 

This installment is HUGE on Action, the Plot, Intrigue and Running Time. It’s “Edge of Your Seat, Nail-Biting, Heart-Racing Suspenseful.” The IMAX aspects are Awesome!! You will feel like you are involved in every action scene. The Cinematography is astounding. 

Also, great casting with Angela Bassett as Madam President. She does not disappoint.

This is definitely The Final Reckoning with a sentimental send off for Ethan Hunt with a dramatic flair for the Impossible. 

Tom Cruise says it best, “Our Lives are the Sum of Our Choices”.

If you did not see the very first installment, I would advise taking a look. There are many references / flashbacks to that 1st Mission (known as M:1), along with all of the other Missions.

Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning should not be missed.

This is a 4 Star Movie!!

Thunderbolts in AMC Dolby

Thunderbolts in AMC Dolby

The Marvel Universe goes back to its roots of true Adventure. “Thunderbolts” is an assembly of underdogs who constantly insist they are not Super-Heros.

The team find themselves in a death trap that was set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Dreyfus).

To free themselves they must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to each confront the darkest corners of their pasts. The team struggles with either tearing themselves apart or finding redemption and uniting for the better good. The story unfolds from there…

The story is very heavy. There is a lot of action, but not as much as I would have liked. There is some intrigue, but not a lot. The story at times is confusing because there are so many alternate paths that get dipped into briefly. You really have to pay attention or you will be more confused. 

There is a lot of uncertainty around whether you can consider this a comic book superhero story. You are somehow led to believe that “The Thunderbolts” are the team that came before The Avengers.

I am disappointed that there wasn’t more action, but that does not diminish the fact that the movie was executed very well. The Dolby / IMAX aspects are very good. The cinematography is excellent.

If you are a Marvel Universe Fan, You should check out “Thunderbolts”. 

This is a 4 Star Move!!

The Accountant 2 in AMC Dolby

The Accountant 2 in AMC Dolby

The “Buddy Comedy” chemistry between Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal continues with this 2nd installment of The Accountant.

 Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to “find the accountant,” Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax (Jon Bernthal), to help. 

Christian and Brax join forces with the U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), together they uncover a deadly conspiracy and become targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried. The story unfolds from there… 

The Accountant 2 has a great plot, tons of action and some suspense. At times though, the movie runs off the train tracks, but always rights its self to bring you back in. The story is intricate and that is what will hold your attention. 

Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal are funny together and play off of each other very nicely. This 2nd installment is better than the 2016 installment.

The Accountant 2 is worth a look.

This is a 4 Star Movie!!