pretty stoked to see three really good new movies this week!!
Superman (2025 XD theatrically)
I shoulda learned my lesson when i stated "ugh they're doing another version of Spiderman??" before the MCU version dropped and i quite liked it. Turns out that famous IP will always be done and redone but theres potential for goodness within. In this case i had a LOT of fun with Gunns version of Sup!! The biggest surprise and scene stealer is his take on Krypto. Otherwise its a bright, kindhearted, not too complex, enjoyable take on the character. Gunn knows his strengths and doesnt waver (every thing he's done since GoG1 is a 'rag tag band o misfits' and this is no different). I enjoyed the casting for all the main characters (thou the entire Daily Planet group sans lois was really poorly written/unnecessary). Theres also a pretty solid twist on his lineage that played into an incredibly sweet aspect of the ending. Most of all, again, its a fun time at the theater. Man thats what its all about.
Novocaine (2025 4k)
Ive been on the fence about Jack Quaid but between the Boys, Companion, and this, i really think i like him (thou he's always pretty much the same character). This flick does a good amount with the premise of a guy who feels no pain. First act is a very well done "meet cute" between an introvert and coworker. Then after a bank heist goes awry it goes full bonkers action. Its over the top violence with shades of looney tunes, 3 stooges, and home alone.
Sinners (2025 streaming)
Wow. This one blew me away. You know how From Dusk Till Dawn felt like two completely different movies? Welp this takes that formula (and choice of monster) and doubles down on it, theres a LOT going on within. I love that they choose 1932 Mississippi Delta for the setting. The writing, direction, set design, acting, and atmosphere are all phenomenal. The music is INCREDIBLE and helps drive the story from the mythology presented to the amazing Juke Joint that serves as the primary location. Michael B Jordon continues to blow me away..in this case playing TWO main characters!? Wow. Unquestionably one of the best movies of the year.
(PS: slight actor spoiler ahead: I am a huge fan of blues music and read about the subject a bunch. This movie touches on some big aspects of Blues history including references of the movement from the Delta to Chicago as many Blues greats did. I almost fell out of my chair when Buddy Guy showed up in the movie near the end. He is a personal fav artist, a living Blues legend, and a Chicago ambassador. Buddy made the move from the south (Louisiana) at a young age, just as characters in the movie do. I think its INCREDIBLE that Ryan Coogler choose to have him in this movie in the role he plays. It also is important to note that Buddy is 88 and STILL performing incredible Blues live.)
That was a bad week at the movies for me. It fits with the shitty week I've had. Always trust Hollywood to provide a bad time for movie lovers. I didn't even touch the super cool pile I recently got from Vinegar Syndrome, maybe this weekend.
Lilo and Stitch was boring. The changes made felt they did them just to change things to have it just different enough from the original, giving us a spineless and emotionless movie.
How To Train Your Dragon was unnecessary. What's the point of remaking a CGI movie into live action when 75% is still gonna be CGI?
M3GAN 2.0 was boring and predictable. Didn't even finish it. And I liked the first movie.
Bad Boys Ride or Die is a bit better than the others, not good, but fun enough, especially the Reggie scene.
pretty stoked to see three really good new movies this week!!
ReplyDeleteSuperman (2025 XD theatrically)
I shoulda learned my lesson when i stated "ugh they're doing another version of Spiderman??" before the MCU version dropped and i quite liked it. Turns out that famous IP will always be done and redone but theres potential for goodness within. In this case i had a LOT of fun with Gunns version of Sup!! The biggest surprise and scene stealer is his take on Krypto. Otherwise its a bright, kindhearted, not too complex, enjoyable take on the character. Gunn knows his strengths and doesnt waver (every thing he's done since GoG1 is a 'rag tag band o misfits' and this is no different). I enjoyed the casting for all the main characters (thou the entire Daily Planet group sans lois was really poorly written/unnecessary). Theres also a pretty solid twist on his lineage that played into an incredibly sweet aspect of the ending. Most of all, again, its a fun time at the theater. Man thats what its all about.
Novocaine (2025 4k)
Ive been on the fence about Jack Quaid but between the Boys, Companion, and this, i really think i like him (thou he's always pretty much the same character). This flick does a good amount with the premise of a guy who feels no pain. First act is a very well done "meet cute" between an introvert and coworker. Then after a bank heist goes awry it goes full bonkers action. Its over the top violence with shades of looney tunes, 3 stooges, and home alone.
Sinners (2025 streaming)
Wow. This one blew me away. You know how From Dusk Till Dawn felt like two completely different movies? Welp this takes that formula (and choice of monster) and doubles down on it, theres a LOT going on within. I love that they choose 1932 Mississippi Delta for the setting. The writing, direction, set design, acting, and atmosphere are all phenomenal. The music is INCREDIBLE and helps drive the story from the mythology presented to the amazing Juke Joint that serves as the primary location. Michael B Jordon continues to blow me away..in this case playing TWO main characters!? Wow. Unquestionably one of the best movies of the year.
(PS: slight actor spoiler ahead: I am a huge fan of blues music and read about the subject a bunch. This movie touches on some big aspects of Blues history including references of the movement from the Delta to Chicago as many Blues greats did. I almost fell out of my chair when Buddy Guy showed up in the movie near the end. He is a personal fav artist, a living Blues legend, and a Chicago ambassador. Buddy made the move from the south (Louisiana) at a young age, just as characters in the movie do. I think its INCREDIBLE that Ryan Coogler choose to have him in this movie in the role he plays. It also is important to note that Buddy is 88 and STILL performing incredible Blues live.)
I really liked the music of Sinners. I listened to the soundtrack a bunch of time. I like this kind of old blues
DeleteOOOO i cant wait to buy the soundtrack!
DeleteThat was a bad week at the movies for me. It fits with the shitty week I've had. Always trust Hollywood to provide a bad time for movie lovers. I didn't even touch the super cool pile I recently got from Vinegar Syndrome, maybe this weekend.
ReplyDeleteLilo and Stitch was boring. The changes made felt they did them just to change things to have it just different enough from the original, giving us a spineless and emotionless movie.
How To Train Your Dragon was unnecessary. What's the point of remaking a CGI movie into live action when 75% is still gonna be CGI?
M3GAN 2.0 was boring and predictable. Didn't even finish it. And I liked the first movie.
Bad Boys Ride or Die is a bit better than the others, not good, but fun enough, especially the Reggie scene.
bumming news about M3GAN 2.0, but not unexpected, i too liked the first flick but found myself disinterested in the trailers premise.
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