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What a spectacular movie. Dune: Part Two is a tragic love story within a cautionary tale about messianic figures surrounded by an extraordinary universe. Everything about it is truly jaw-dropping. It is easy to see why so many are already placing it in the pantheon of great movie franchises alongside Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings.
These terrific actors play their roles to perfection. Timothée Chalamet continues to shine as Paul Atreides, surrounded by an incredible ensemble who…
TMNT: Mutant Mayhem is a quirky, refreshing entry in a beloved franchise that frankly has not seen a significant amount of quality content. This film recognizes the silliness inherent in the universe and embraces it. Its animation is loud and unusual in all the best ways. The movie nails the “teenager” part of the franchise that has so often seemed missing. The chemistry between the four boys is incredible, and they truly feel like a family. While the story is not…
The Little Mermaid (2023) reminded me how little I actually remembered from the original — each time for the better. Like Prince Eric, I fell hopelessly in love with Halle Bailey’s Ariel throughout the movie. She delivers jaw-dropping renditions of the classic soundtrack — so entrancing that listeners might believe the “siren song” is real. With all due respect to the legendary Jodi Benson (who has a brief cameo), Halle’s performances will now be the definitive versions. Right from the…
After reading the glowing reviews for BlackBerry, I’m left wondering what I missed. While the actors playing Mike and Jim nailed their roles, and the history of the BlackBerry makes for an interesting tale, the movie’s overall arc and tone felt incredibly off. The pacing seems all over the place, with the film far outstaying its welcome, spending the overwhelming majority of its time discussing BlackBerry’s meteoric rise while dedicating hardly any time to explaining its collapse. While it tries…
