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The Gabby Petito Story (2022)
Yes, I enjoyed the movie for what it is
Looks like there's a split here with reviews for the movie. Some people hate it; some people were satisfied with it, me included.
First off, I understand that value of respect, or disrespect according to others, of the story still being fresh in their eyes. As well as the fact that the actual families of Gabby and Brian did not put any of their time into this adaptation. Or that this was only a cash grab. Frankly, I think those reviewers thought too much into it. It's a movie. An adaptation of the real-life story of Gabby and Brian and truthfully, I think the cast, directors, producers did a fine job. I am quite certain they tried their best to respect the lives affected by this and all they wanted was to project the life Gabby and Brian had together leading up to her murder.
I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. It was interesting to actually see the dramatizations that many of us already had in our minds about Brian, specifically. They brought every snapshot the media reported and the in-between of what may have happened. I watched it until the very end just glued to the TV and it brought back the sorrow and sympathy I felt for Gabby when this was national news a couple years ago.
This was a low-budget film, I mean it was a Lifetime movie, not a Hollywood blockbuster. So I already knew what to expect from this production. So with that said, I took this movie in with curiousity and intrigue and have enjoyed it. Cash grab? No. Too soon? Nah. The parents' disapproval? Sure, that's their choice. But I would not let it prevent you from watching it.
All I can say is that I did enjoy it, I definitely was intrigued by it, and it did help piece together some of the narrative I already had in my thoughts. I'm sure the cast and crew just wanted to bring the story together so we can sympathize it even more. So, because of that at face-value, I give it an 8 out of 10. I'd say watch it. It was entertaining enough.
Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)
I actually enjoyed it
So, it was my boyfriend that put this movie on for him to watch. At the same time, I was sitting next to him cruising on my phone because I had no plans whatsoever to watch the movie with him. But it caught enough of my attention once I figured out what he put on.
Well, I ended up watching the entire film. It actually was quite enjoyable. Easy and understanding plot, typical Toon humour, and just the intrigue of watching LeBron on screen.
Did I care that he can't really act? No. He's a basketball player, not an actor. Did I think the whole movie was cheesy? Sure, but isn't that the point?
Then I came onto IMDb and just read facts and trivia and maybe a glance at the reviews, as I'd typically do after watching something. Wow, that's a lot of negative reviews. I felt bad!
My opinion is to watch this movie with no real expectations. I think some viewers just hyped themselves up for the movie. Listen, I do not believe they produced this movie to try to win Oscars. I believe it was just for plain entertainment and with that, it succeeded.
So, bring down all those standards and watch the movie for what it's really for. Entertainment.