Plot: Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th-century England. This film was disappointing. Pros: The production design was good for the castles & vibrant areas. I enjoyed the soundtrack. I enjoyed Hong Chau’s performance & the two leads were very committed to being attractive …
Plot: Fulbert Freakfinder convinces a mad professor’s monstrous creation to star in his travelling circus. This film was Good. Pros: The story it told was expiring more to never afraid of who you are. The baddies were fun to denlike along the way. Nan was fun as the main girl obsessed with monsters & how …
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Plot: A small goat named Will gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball — a high-intensity, full-contact sport that’s dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Ridiculed by his teammates, Will becomes determined to revolutionize the sport and prove that “small can ball!” This movie was surprisingly good. Pros: …
Plot: On a remote coastal island, a former assassin living in self-imposed exile rescues a young girl from a deadly storm. As their lives start to intertwine, he must protect the orphan while battling enemies from his past. This movie was fine. Pros: Jason Statham is believable as always. The little girl Jessie I had …
Plot: A woman and her overbearing boss become stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. They must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it’s a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. This movie was So Good. Pros: I’m glad this plot was simple to enjoy. …
Plot: Estranged half-brothers Jonny and James reunite after their father’s mysterious death. As they search for the truth, buried secrets reveal a conspiracy threatening to tear their family apart. This movie was fun. Pros: Jason Mason & Dave Bautista were so much fun together playing estranged half-brothers. The humour works for me. It works on …
Plot: Poppy wants to explore the world and Alex prefers to stay home with a good book, but somehow they are the best of friends. They live far apart, but for a decade they have spent one week of summer vacation together. This film was solid. Pros: I like seeing how Poppy and Alex’s relationship …
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Plot: A group of Miami cops discovers a stash of millions in cash, leading to distrust as outsiders learn about the seizure, making them question who to rely on. This film was Good. Pros: How well it succeeds of keeping you guessing who you can trust. I’m impressed with the talented cast the film assembled. …
The plot: Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together. This film was Very Good. Pros: I did get hyped up when Lightning & Thunder started singing, I thought their voices were very good. They nailed the aesthetic of this …
The plot: Best friends Griff and Doug have always dreamed of remaking their all-time favorite movie “Anaconda.” When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they assemble a crew and head deep into the jungles of the Amazon to start filming. However, life soon imitates art when a gigantic anaconda with a …
