Movie review: Sicario: Day of the Soldado

Hello! And welcome to a review of a sequel that I did not think Hollywood would make but I’m so glad they did. This is Sicario 2 or Sicario: Day of the Soldado. IMDb summary: The drug war on the U.S.-Mexico border has escalated as the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists across the US border. ToContinue reading “Movie review: Sicario: Day of the Soldado”

Movie review: Pacific Rim: Uprising

Hello! Welcome to a review of Pacific Rim: Uprising – a sequel to a movie I liked but didn’t think warranted a sequel. IMDb summary: Jake Pentecost, son of Stacker Pentecost, reunites with Mako Mori to lead a new generation of Jaeger pilots, including rival Lambert and 15-year-old hacker Amara, against a new Kaiju threat. Writing PacificContinue reading “Movie review: Pacific Rim: Uprising”

Movie review: Love, Simon

Hello! Welcome to a review of a gay teen romance that made a straight adult believe in love again. I’m kidding. But also, not really. Anyways, this is Love, Simon! IMDb summary: Simon Spier keeps a huge secret from his family, his friends, and all of his classmates: he’s gay. When that secret is threatened, Simon must face everyoneContinue reading “Movie review: Love, Simon”

Movie review: All the Money in the World

Hello! Famous for its subject matter (the real-life events it depicts) and the behind-the-scenes story (Spacey out, Plummer in just months before the release date), can this movie stand on its own? This is All The Money In The World. IMDb summary: The story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperateContinue reading “Movie review: All the Money in the World”

BEST, WORST, and MISSED movies of 2017

Hello!! Happy New Years Eve! For most people, it’s a day/night of celebration: partying and drinking. Well, I’m also celebrating but in my own way – by posting my cinema round-up of the year. Like in 2015 and 2016, I’m providing you with my personal list of best and worst films (and I’m linking allContinue reading “BEST, WORST, and MISSED movies of 2017”

5 ideas about a movie: Daddy’s Home 2

Hello! The Christmas season at the cinema continues. This is the review of Daddy’s Home 2. IMDb summary: Brad and Dusty must deal with their intrusive fathers during the holidays. Two weeks ago, a mother-daughter Christmas-themed comedy sequel has premiered – A Bad Moms Christmas. Daddy’s Home 2 is a father-son Christmas themed sequel. Coincidence orContinue reading “5 ideas about a movie: Daddy’s Home 2”

5 ideas about a movie: Only The Brave

Hello! A touching cinematic ode to the fallen firefighters – Only The Brave – has reached theatres, so, let’s review it. IMDb summary: Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters risk everything to protect a town from a historic wildfire. I haven’t seen a lot of movies focusingContinue reading “5 ideas about a movie: Only The Brave”

Movie review: Thor: Ragnarok

Hello! What a time to be a nerd! A new Marvel movie is in theatres every 4 months! Is this heaven or what? Without further ado, let’s discuss Thor: Ragnarok! IMDb summary: Imprisoned, the mighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and raceContinue reading “Movie review: Thor: Ragnarok”

Movie review: The Lego Ninjango Movie

Hello! Welcome to a review of the 3rd Lego movie and the 2nd one this year. This is The Lego Ninjago Movie! IMDb summary: Shunned by everyone for being the son of an evil warlord, a teenager seeks to defeat him with the help of his fellow ninjas. To begin with, I really loved the 2014’sContinue reading “Movie review: The Lego Ninjango Movie”

5 ideas about a movie: Detroit

Hello! The race issue has always been a prominent theme for the awards’ season. Nowadays, this problem has re-established itself as a contemporary issue and, with the street riots and the public displays of violence back in the news, Kathryn Bigelow’s cinematic return – Detroit – is more topical than ever. IMDb summary: Fact-based drama set duringContinue reading “5 ideas about a movie: Detroit”