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Wonderwell (2023)
Very Slow Burn with Fantasy? Maybe?
I'm not sure who this movie is for. If I were a kid I would have been checked out 15 minutes in. I'm 36 and I still checked out 15 minutes in. My wife and I sat through it to give a full review just in case it got better. I think the metaphors would go way over most people's heads and the fantasy comes and goes in ways that don't really payoff or make sense. It's honestly really boring and the minors being sexualized makes this a tough watch. There is a lot of filler of just wandering through cities, forests, rooms, and such. Acting is inconsistent throughout and the plot is all over the place.
On the plus side italy is gorgeous!
Haunting of the Queen Mary (2023)
Choppy and incoherent
I was super excited to see a horror film about the Queen Mary, but what an amateur film. The shots are all over the place and the scenes are so random. I can't tell if it's the script, the direction, or the editing, but one second we're in the past with 3 timelines, then in the future, then it jumps all around with scenes, characters, and locations. The lighting is inconsistent between shots, and we never stay with a character long enough to get involved. However, the lead actors are good! I think this needed a few more script drafts and either better editing or direction to make it a good film. I feel bad because I really was looking forward to the movie, but it's just disappointing. 4/10.
Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
Money Well Spent!
The Sonic movie was good. Better than expected! Reminds me of Sonic Adventure or Sonic X. There is much to like about this movie and I think it was well done. There is much room for expansion of the world and plenty of story to be told going forward. This gears toward a younger audience a little more, but much to like for adults as well. The collecting of Rings from the video games were utilized in a highly creative way! The only negative that I can think of is that Sonic's personality is actually quite different. He is supposed to be a little full of himself and extremely confident, but I can see why they chose this path for him. I am a HUGE Sonic fan and was worried this movie was going to be bad, but rest assured it is a surprisingly good time. Also, even though I would never have cast Jim Carey as Dr. Robotnik, he absolutely nails it and I can definitely see where he is taking the role. 9/10 - Fred G.