I wanted to like this, but none of the cast can act besides Dove Cameron and Megan Fox. Dove was so sweet as the dry-humored assistant up for anything, and Megan was alluring as always as the reluctant savior housemate. I assume this is supposed to be a comedy, but the only laugh it got from me was a well delivered furry joke towards the end by Dove. It went on way too long, the script could be a lot tighter. Better than the absolute abortion that was the Downfalls High movie starring Sydney Sweeney and Chase Hudson, but that isn't saying much. Two stars for Dove and Megan.
Reviews
11 Reviews
A House on the Bayou
(2021)
Pretty Good for a B Movie
28 April 2022
Good spooky movie for having a few beers with while folding your laundry. Some twists. Originally clicked for New Orleans setting, but that was irrelevant and not showcased at all beyond a passing statement or two. Watch for a turn your brain off simple flick, or turn on Skeleton Key.
Godzilla vs. Kong
(2021)
Interesting production, amazing CGI
6 April 2021
Upon looking up the Director, I was suprised it was someone known for B horror (The Blair Witch, V/H/S franchise) with seemingly nothing of big budget to his name. A bit more sense was made when I clicked the 5 writers, a Marvel writer, a Horror writer (the fantastic Trick R' Treat) and.a family film writer (with a credit for Shrek). All of this makes a lot of sense for the final product, which really is at it's best when it's an unapologetic homage, breaking down neon cities. Perhaps the movie would have benefitted from an older, wiser character than it's Mary Sue, Jia,played by the very competent Kaylee Hottle, who does all she can with the role, especially considering she is deaf herself. A ton of the plot seems shoehorned in, especially the fantasy zones. The story is fantastical enough without them. A lot of the resolution seems unearned. Mecha Godzilla was very awesome, as well as Godzilla's character design. Worth turning your brain off for.
Stargirl
(2020)
This movie is absurd.
14 March 2020
Why must we indulge the manic pixie dream girl trope in the year of our lord, 2020, and worse yet, pilfer it upon the new generation? Stargirl is immediately celebrated, albeit incredibly unrealistically, and yet is woe is me about supposedly being alone? Seems like the character only exists as an escapist fantasy for the male lead and contains misguided internalized misogyny surrounding self identifying as "quirky and different". I don't see teens relating to this film in any healthy way.
Pandering to a younger BM audience
5 June 2019
I may be biased as I am both a Miley Cyrus and Black Mirror fan, but these reviews are a little harsh. Sure, it has a weak climax, but it's still a fascinating concept. The original songs by Miley as Ashley were catchy and believable. Miley's acting was a little unbelievably swear heavy, but in some of the more intense scenes you can really see what an actress she is. Perhaps if you're an older viewer this is gonna be one to skip, but consider checking it out with your daughter.
The Birds
(1963)
Interesting, lovely classic
3 September 2018
The colour palette and slice of 1960's northern California life are phenomenal, but both the lead actress and the director were too preoccupied with her looking flatly beautiful in every shot. When she's supposed to be terrified, it reads as a comical gasp. This is a great one for any fans of the decade and truly showcases the entire Hitchcock vibe. 7/10, definitely worth a watch.
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