Awesome Movie Reviews 4.5/5 Stars: Alita: Battle Angel
A damaged cyborg (destroyed body, intact core and brain) is discovered in the trash heap by Doc Ido, a man who repairs machine parts in people.
Movie Recap – Best and Worst of 2018
The ratings might have changed since I actually reviewed them because I’m going from memory. Incidentally, how well I liked something is actually subject to change over time.
Movie Reviews 4/5 Stars: Bumblebee
Bee barely escapes his homeplanet. He’s part of the rebel group of transformers. Bad guys (Decepti-somethings or others) are after him. His escape pod lands him on Earth where he tries to blend in as a yellow VW bug.
Movie Reviews 4.5/5 Stars: Aquaman
Fun, Genre Surfing Superhero Flick *Spoilers after the ads* Summary: Aquaman is the simple tale of two half-brothers with differing views of the world being caught up in a power struggle. The movie will likely remind you of several other movies along the way. Additional Comments: Story setup: It starts out with a queen trying…
Movie Reviews 4/5: Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse
Summary: An interesting origin story. A man is hell-bent on messing with realities so he can save his family. Miles Morales doesn’t quite fit in the prep school world he’s in. Then, he gets bit by a radioactive spider and becomes Spider-Man. Additional Comments: Cool idea. Impractical and improbable but there’s a good story inside…
Awesome Movie Reviews 4.5/5 Stars: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Spoilers after ads A Worthy Sequel to Wreck-it Ralph Summary: The steering wheel breaks for Vanellope Von Schweetz’s game, Sugar Rush, and there is only one place they can get a replacement part: eBay. So, Ralph and the kid set off on a grand adventure to get into the internet and track down that part….
Movie Reviews 4/5 Stars: Robin Hood (2018)
Summary: A faithful if predictable retelling of the Robin Hood tale. It’s got all the names you remember from ages past. This shows a bit more of the backstory between Robin and Little John (Jamie Foxx). This time Marian (Eve Hewson) is a commoner. Robin (Taron Egerton) is a noble. Friar Tuck (Tim Minchin) is…
Awesome Movie Reviews: 5/5 Stars Hunter Killer
***Any spoiler comments will be after the ads*** 5/5 Review of Hunter Killer Surprisingly Suspenseful Summary: The trailer isn’t completely honest about everything in here, but it’s good enough to warrant a look. I was totally expecting Olympus has Fallen and London has Fallen, but it’s more like Enigma Code crossed with Independence Day (sans…
Movie Reviews 3/5: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
3/5 King Arthur: Legend of the Sword – mild spoilers possible Summary: A new twist on an old tale. A brother rises up against his brother to steal the throne. His quest for power leads him to corruption, power, and ultimately doom. Additional Comments: – beginnings reminds me of LOTR with the elephants – nice…
Movie Reviews 3.5/5: London has Fallen
Spoilers possible Summary: A terrorist lost some family in a drone strike and now has a major chip on his shoulder. He’s also an arms dealer, so he can hire a huge army of nameless mercenaries. Typical action flick. You can sort of tell from the cover what you’re in for. Additional Comments:…