Movies

First Time Watching: Freaky Friday (2003) Movie Review by Ryan Balkwill

Plot: Tess and her daughter, Anna, do not get along. However, things take a turn when, in a freak incident, they switch bodies and are forced to live each other’s lives. 2003 Freaky Friday was Very Good. Pros: I like Jamie Lee Curtis & Lindsay Lohan chemistry together. Jake felt more like useful plot devices …

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First Time Watching: Karven The Hunter (2024) Movie Review by Ryan Balkwill

Plot: Kraven’s complex relationship with his ruthless father starts him down a path of vengeance, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared. This Kraven origin film was disappointing. Pros: I like a lot of the action being very bloody. Aaron Taylor-Johnson was believable …

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First Time Watching: The Bad Guys (2022) Review by Ryan Balkwill (Spoiler Alert)

Plot: After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula are finally caught. To avoid a prison sentence, the animal outlaws must pull off their most challenging con yet — becoming model citizens. Under the tutelage of their mentor, Professor Marmalade, the dubious gang sets …

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How To Train Your Dragon Movie Review by Ryan Balkwill

The plot: On the rugged isle of Berk, a Viking boy named Hiccup defies centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon named Toothless. However, when an ancient threat emerges that endangers both species, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring …

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