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No Hard Feelings (2023)
A Katniss Everdeen Stan review
This was one of those Trojan horse movies that really intrigued me from the trailers, marketing was very well executed and I am Jennifer Lawrence stan so I had to check this out.
Come to find out, I was not displeased. This is of of the best comedy's I've seen in a while. What is so refreshing about this movie is it doesn't have limits. This movie feels like one of those comedy's that was made 10+ years ago, and people would say "they could never make a No Hard Feelings type of movie in todays age". This movie never leaves opportunities on the table, it says exactly what it's thinking and it's refreshing to say the least.
I wasn't sure if this movie would actually be funny because the trailers did give off a little slapstick, over the top vibe. Dont let that deceive you, this movie is wild! It has some very witty, charming, intellectual humor that had the whole theater busting out laughing.
Only critique I have about this movie is I'm detrimentally envious of the little 19 year old nerdy kid who gets seduced by Jennifer Lawrence's character in this. Dude is living my dream.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes is paid off by Disney...
I figured this was going to be a lazy movie that banked off the fact that it was using a timeless brand everyone loves and didn't need to work hard. I also wasn't in a rush to see it because it seemed like people were justifying this movie being good. That it was "fan service" and if you weren't a fan you wouldn't like it.
I saw this movie 3 times in one weekend, that's insane. The first time I thought it was a really good movie, by the 3rd time I was convinced that it is a PERFECT movie. Let me explain why.
The formula of The Super Mario Bros movie is so beautiful and razor sharp. This movie covers a lot of ground and not in a bad way, it's all very fast pace and fluid which keeps your deep attention from beginning to end credits. Their were parts in this movie where I would watch and think "I'm so use to seeing a bunch of fluff and bs unnecessary dialogue in other movies that I'm shocked this movie didn't add more bs right there". No line of dialogue is wasted in this movie. Straight to the point, dang good job. There are also parts where you are ready for this movie to pull a movie cliche, and the it subtly makes fun of that cliche and goes in a totally different direction. Genius
The fan service in this movie is epic, their is so much nostalgia. It almost seems like they asked a bunch of Mario's fans every microscopic detail they would like to be put in a Mario movie, and they wrote every note down and utilized it. However, if by some off chance you are part of some crazy small Amish group that wasn't playing Mario growing up, I couldn't see you disliking this movie, no matter your age.
Don't believe any bs you see about this movie. Give this movie all the love, perfect for family night, date night, all of the above. I hold this movie very close to my heart.
Creed III (2023)
Kang vs Killmonger
Absolutely loved this movie.
I will start off by saying their a a few scenes where I was okay walking out to the bathroom because the dialogue wasn't anything going on that I felt was to crucial.
That's really the only gripe I have with this movie, I think the pacing besides that was really good and did a job well done on keeping your attention.
Chemistry between Michael B Jordan and Johnathon Majors was incredible for what they are going for. I'm a sloot for a movie that paints out an antagonist, but gives you necessary backstory to understand why they are the villian. This movie does it exceedingly well, to the point that when it comes time for Johnathon Majors and Michael N Jordan to fight, it's so emotional and impactful that you almost hope they are just going to end the fight in a tie. You feel for both characters and understand why they are the way they are.
Speaking of which, the fight scenes in this movie are it, nothing lacking. The final fight between the 2 is so anticipated and built up throughout the movie, and it leaves nothing on the table. I was interested to see how they were going to make this fight different and not seem redundant from what we have seen in so many of these movies, and it did not disappoint.
Marvel, if you are reading this. The only way you could redeem yourselves from the crap you've been schilling these last 2 years. Get Kang and Killmonger on the big screen together, and have these 2 catch each other's hands. No magic bs, just 2 dudes throwing hands like they did in this movie, and you will restore my faith.
Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023)
Recommend watching
I had no idea this movie was was even out until I saw my local theater on the military base I'm on was showing it. I decided to go because I was so incredibly bored and had nothing to do, I looked at the reviews and they looked pretty poor. On my walk to the theater, I distinctly remember wondering why I was about to go waste my time because I gave zero *beep about seeing this movie. This movie honestly shocked me, I had an incredibly fun time with it, so much so that I went the next day with my buddy to see it again. The theater was having a ton of fun with it as well. They were only going to show it one night but the theater changed it to show it 2 nights since it got such a positive reaction. Only theater I've seen on base where people were clapping at the end so take that for what it is haha.
Really no complaints about this movie, really love Salma Hayek and Channing Tatum, thought their whole chemistry might be weird together but it worked flawlessly. The dance scenes and the music was incredible, story was entertaining.
For sure a unique premise compared to the other 2 movies, heard someone say this movie really didn't have to exist. Think that's true but I had a ton of fun with it, as a stand alone movie it will entertain. Recommend it for sure.
Terrifier 2 (2022)
Honestly a great time
I'd for sure say the gore of this movie lived up to the hype, I did see multiple people walk out of the theater and it wasn't a packed theater by any means so that's impressive I guess haha. The gore got so intense at some parts that I actually did pull a slight muscle in my bicep from how tense I was, it was the real deal.
My biggest fear going into this movie was the fact that it is 2 and a half hours long, and only had a budget of less than $250,000, that sounded absolutely absurd. I was all about All Hallows' eve and terrifier 1 being a nice quick 80 minute watch. But for me and the people in my group, we all agreed that this movie flies by. The story isn't anything crazy. But the surprisingly good acting, stellar practical effects, sets, and absolute brutal gore keeps your attention the entire time. In a modern world of cinema that is ruled by big budget movies that just slap some half ass special effects and big names in a repetitive story that's been rehashed a million times, I'm more than happy to support a genius filmmaker like Damian Leone who can take minimal resources and small name actors with chops to make a damn good movie that can take you for a ride like this one does. Hope this dude is utilized a lot more because this is what movies these days need. I would 100% check this out if it intrigues you at all because it won't disappoint.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
This movie is like of Spider-Man nwh...
I anticipated watching spider man nwh so much and seeing the old spider men that were rumored to be in it. I remember I would have dreams that I finally saw the movie and they didn't put in the Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield Spider-Man and it was the biggest feeling of disappointment and let down. That's exactly how I felt watching this movie. Their is a 10 minute scene where they have all the multiverse cameos jammed in and it's cool. But when you realize that's the peak of the movie, and nothing else is coming, it is outrageously disappointing. I'd constantly see things on the internet how people said this movie was going to be crazier than endgame, nwh, and infinity war combined. And it would have more marvel characters than any other marvel movie. I am the easiest person to please, I even enjoyed movies like the 2014 fantastic 4 and eternals. This movie just sucked, it was a snooze fest. Don't get your hopes up.
Power Rangers (2017)
Breakfast club meets power rangers
This wasn't supposed to happen, things weren't supposed to be this way. This movie was supposed to suck, my childhood dreams were supposed to stay childhood dreams. When I found out they were making an adult power rangers movie, I knew that it would suck but I would still see it because I spent countless dollars and hours on power rangers when I was a kid. But this movie pulled the biggest surprise since the Patriots beating the Falcons in the super bowl. Not only was this movie good, but it was fantastic! I actually got really nervous when I was about to see it because I was afraid it wouldn't do my childhood justice. I didn't actually think it was possible to make a power rangers movie that was this good! The casting in this movie was absolutely spot on. I didn't know any of the 5 people they picked to be the rangers, it worried me but they all were SO GOOD! They did all of there characters so much justice. Bryan Cranston and Bill Hader absolutely hit it out of the park with Zordon and Alpha 5. I've heard some people saying they weren't a fan of Elizabeth Banks as Rita Repulsa but I have to whole heartedly disagree, I thought she did a great job of bringing Rita to a modern day film but still giving her that great sense of nostalgia. This movie is a little dark at some points, but it isn't a depressing movie to watch. It has a lot of humor and goofiness that will make you reminiscence of your old days of watching power rangers. This movie was also surprising in the aspect that it has a lot of curve balls and surprises. They would have a lot of parts where they would make you think they were about to have a very cliché movie scene. But then they would completely take you in another direction. There is also a nice little mid credit scene so stay tuned for that. This movie felt a lot like if you take the good things that Marvel does with there movies, and the good thing DC comics does with there movies, and used those aspects to make a power rangers movie, this would be the result. If you were a fan of power rangers, you'll love this. If you weren't, I still think you would have a good time with this movie. My favorite movie of this year or last year!!!