Hobbs & Shaw ... Opposites create chemistry

Hobbs & Shaw is without a doubt a Fast & Furious action flick, and to be honest I don't mind that at all. The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Vanessa Kirby, and Idris Elba and each actor does an incredible job. The plot is nothing novel and barely worth mentioning which means the real reason you are watching this movie is for the role the actors are playing and the comedy they bring with it. It would be a sin to not point out the fun that is generated by the insulting banner of Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson. They work off each other very well, bring in a lot of comedy while Vanessa Kirby and Idris Elba shine in their own roles of hero on the run and villainous pawn. Vanessa Kirby seems to have solidified her role as an “action girl” after also appearing in a personal favorite film Mission Impossible: Fallout and Idris Elba did a great job giving a conventional villain a cocky arrogance that is somewhat charming in its villainous role. Additionally, the film stays in touch with it’s fast & furious roots with a prevailing theme of family that portrayed for both Hobbs and Shaw. Overall I would give Hobbs & Shaw the summer action film seal of approval because I enjoyed watching it despite the fact that it didn’t do anything exceptionally well or break any new grounds. If you want to just have a few laughs and see some explosions in the theaters, this is the film for you. As an aside, Ryan Reynolds and Kevin Hart both make an appearance and bring a nice refreshing dose of their own personal comedy in the short time they are on screen.

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Joker ... Witness the tragic origins

Joker stars Joaquin Pheonix as Batman's greatest villain the Joker. Even though this is a Joker movie there is no Batman in sight. This movie is part origin story, part tragedy, and part social commentary of modern society. The movie portrays the DC villain in a way that makes the viewer feel almost uncomfortable with how easy it is to understand how a fictional villain like the Joker could exist in modern society. As I mentioned previously this is also the Joker's origin story, which means it's told from the Joker's perspective and in his mind he's the hero of the story. This also plays to how it's a tragedy because the rising of The Joker is not an intentional move, he is almost brought into that role by those around him which makes him disturbingly relatable. The Joker's rise could even be attributed to the lack of funding or resources that is put into Gotham's mental health care services. This dives into the social commentary in the film. Joker may n...

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood ... A review of a fantasy

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood can best be described as a historical fiction, which is actually implied by the title of the film. The movie is a three-hour marathon, in true Tarantino fashion, but it is saved by two major factors that neatly divide the movie. The first part of the film that comprises a majority of the movie is in all honesty quite slow, which is a curious thing to say about a movie that is already 3 hours long. However, the film doesn’t feel boring because of its stylistic shooting, entertaining characters, and it's well crafted intriguing plot. The plot doesn’t seem intriguing on the surface yet the film gives the audience a desire to keep watching to find out what the movie is really about. The entire first part of the film essentially serves as a Chekhov’s gun for the approximately last 20 minutes of the film. The beauty of this set up is that nothing is wasted. These last 20 minutes are a completely wild and insane ride that calls upon every detail that was pre...

The Peanut Butter Falcon ... The journey to make dreams come true

The Peanut Butter Falcon is as interesting a movie as its title seems random. The movie stars Shia LeBeouf, Dakota Johnson, and Zack Gottsagen who all do great in the film. However, a special shout out needs to be said for Zack Gottsagen who is the first Down syndrome actor to star in a full length movie. There is a lot to unpack about this unassuming movie and I think it’s best to begin with the premise. Zack plays a Down syndrome run away who escapes an assisted living home in hopes to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional wrestler. On the other hand Shia plays a runaway criminal who meets Zack and the two of them go on a journey. The movie is filled to the brim with heart, entertainment, and a can-do attitude. I feel the need to draw a comparison to Mud which has a similar premise, but what this movie does differently is shine some light on the possible issues of Down syndrome and what belief can mean for someone. One huge notion that is ever present throughout the dur...

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