CAPTAIN MARVEL arrives in theatres everywhere on March 8th!
Set in the 1990s, Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN MARVEL is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that follows the journey of Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes. While a galactic war between two alien races reaches Earth, Danvers finds herself and a small cadre of allies at the center of the maelstrom. The film stars Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan, Rune Temte, Algenis Perez Soto, Mckenna Grace, with Annette Bening, with Clark Gregg, and Jude Law. Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN MARVEL is produced by Kevin Feige and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Jonathan Schwartz, Patricia Whitcher and Stan Lee are the executive producers. The story is by Nicole Perlman and Joe Shrapnel & Anna Waterhouse, and the screenplay is by Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck and Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Jac Schaeffer. #CaptainMarvel
Incredibles 2
Release Date: June 15th 2018
Rated: PG
Directed by: Brad Bird
Cast: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner, Eli Fucile, Samuel L. Jackson
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From the Academy Award®-winning creators of Finding Nemo comes the action-packed animated adventure about the mundane and incredible lives of a house full of superheroes. Bob Parr and his wife Helen used to be among the world's greatest crime fighters, saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. Fifteen years later, they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the suburbs where they live "normal" lives with their three kids, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment. He soon discovers that it will take a super family effort to rescue the world from total destruction.
I, like many other people, have been a very big fan of "The Incredibles". I remember watching and it made me so happy and excited; it made me want to be a super -even though I was already a grown woman. But I also kept waiting and waiting for part two because they leave you hanging in the end of part one. We waited (sort of) patiently and we finally got what we deserved, the part two. So, naturally, when I was invited to go see the screening for this movie to do a review, I didn't even blink before I agreed to it. So here I give you my humble and maybe a little biased opinion about the movie, but I will do my best to keep it neutral.
The movie starts exactly where part one ends and we see everything that happens immediately after, that was the first good point for me. Then they show you more of the home life of the Parrs and how they are getting along and surviving being supers in hiding. That's when things turn around because there's someone who wants to bring the supers back to the public and make them legal again. In the first movie, we see Mr. Incredible get hired and getting paid loads of money for doing his super hero stunts, but in this movie it's Elastigirl who is making the big bucks. She is so good and smooth, and of course, she has heart and puts it in all the things she does.
But, there's something lurking in the background that keeps sending her messages and she soon starts to try to figure out who the real enemy is. The way it was going was very similar to the first one about who the enemy would be, and I was starting to feel disappointed...but Pixar didn't let me down because then there was a twist in the end that I liked much better. Not going to ruing it here because I want you guys to enjoy it and figure it out on your own.
I loved that there's more character development in this movie for Mr. Incredible for he had a few lessons to learn about being a little more humble and about what it really takes to be a good dad. It also taught Violet a few lessons about being a little more understanding and less, as Dash calls it, "Teenagery". But the real show stealer in this movie is Jack-Jack when he shows more of the powers he showed us towards the end of the first movie. But he's such a happy baby with some sass in him that makes him fantastic. We also get a little cameo of Edna, which is always hilarious.
The absolute best part of the movie was the focus on women and women power! I believe the point was to show that we women can do the same that men can. It's not about being better than them, it's about being equal and this movie showed just that. I hope it provides a good message to the little girls who are watching this, that we can be as super as boy can.
I won't keep bragging about the movie, I will only ask you to please go watch the movie and enjoy it. It was absolutely worth the wait! I just hope there's a part three and that we don't have to wait another 14 years!
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Director: Tim Burton Writers: Jane Goldman (screenplay), Ransom Riggs (novel) Starring: Eva Green, Samuel L. Jackson, Kim Dickens MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for intense violence and action, thematic elements, and some partial nudity Official Socials:Facebook | Twitter | IMDb Hashtag: #StayPeculiar
When Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers.
It's here! The new trailer for Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is here! You can watch below:
The Hateful Eight Directed By: Quentin Tarantino Writers: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for sci-fi action violence Official Sites:Website | Facebook | Twitter | IMDb | Instagram
Some time after the Civil War, a stagecoach hurtles through the winery Wyoming landscape. Bounty hunter John Ruth and his fugitive captive Daisy Domergue race towards the town of Red Rock, where Ruth will bring Daisy to justice. Along the road, they encounter Major Marquis Warren an infamous bounty hunter; and Chris Mannix a man who claims to be Red Rocks new sheriff. Lost in a blizzard the bunch seek refuge at Minnie's haberdashery. When they arrive they are greeted by unfamiliar faces: Bob, who claims to be taking care of the place while Minnie is gone; Oswaldo Mobray, the hangman of red rock; Joe Gage, a cow puncher; and confederate general Sanford Smithers. As the storm overtakes the mountainside, the eight travelers come to learn that they might not make it to Red Rock after all...
The Hateful Eight Directed By: Quentin Tarantino Writers: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for sci-fi action violence Official Sites:Website | Facebook | Twitter | IMDb | Instagram
Some time after the Civil War, a stagecoach hurtles through the winery Wyoming landscape. Bounty hunter John Ruth and his fugitive captive Daisy Domergue race towards the town of Red Rock, where Ruth will bring Daisy to justice. Along the road, they encounter Major Marquis Warren an infamous bounty hunter; and Chris Mannix a man who claims to be Red Rocks new sheriff. Lost in a blizzard the bunch seek refuge at Minnie's haberdashery. When they arrive they are greeted by unfamiliar faces: Bob, who claims to be taking care of the place while Minnie is gone; Oswaldo Mobray, the hangman of red rock; Joe Gage, a cow puncher; and confederate general Sanford Smithers. As the storm overtakes the mountainside, the eight travelers come to learn that they might not make it to Red Rock after all...
The Hateful Eight (ironically enough) is the 8th film by Quentin Tarantino. Going into The Hateful Eight everything was kept pretty obscure, the most we knew going in was that because of a blizzard, eight strangers paths cross when seeking refuge. Keeping it this vague is exactly what you want when dealing with a movie like this.
One of the best ways I can describe this film is if Tarantino took his very own Reservoir Dogs, threw it in a Western, along with the movie/game "Clue," you would get The Hateful Eight. The Hateful Eight is not only one of the most fun experiences I've had watching a movie all year but also one of the best cinematic experiences I've had all year. It has everything you want from a Tarantino film, from the rich dialogue to the unique, one-of-a-kind characters.
Tarantino brings an a-list cast and this a-list cast are all on their A-game, Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins, Tim Roth, Demian Bichir, Michael Madsen, and Bruce Dern. Everyone absolutely knocks it out of the park with their rolls, great performances left and right, Tarantino tends to bring out the best out of everyone, every time. All the characters/ actors here are all captivating but it's the character of Samuel L. Jackson's "Major Marquis Warren" that steals the show, right behind Walton Goggins's character who's also a thrill to watch, but it's Sam Jackson that steals all the scenes he's in. There's this one particular scene he has with Bruce Dern's character, that he just blows you away. Again, all the actors here are just extraordinary.
This is a three hour film in which most of the movie we have all our characters stuck inside a cabin. And while yes, since this is a Quentin Tarantino movie we are due for a full on Tarantino-like massacre scene, it's the brilliant dialogue that carries the film and keeps you so invested throughout it. Whether we had the characters meeting for the first time, or sharing a story, it's the dialogue, that in depth dialogue that Tarantino's known for, that not only makes the characters and their meetings with one another standout, but has you glued to the screen the entire time. Something I also enjoyed throughout the story, was that it didn't only completely focus on the mystery between the eight strangers but also started touching on a few relatable topics such as morals and racial issues.
The great cinematography by Robert Richardson and score by Ennio Morricone went absolutely perfect with the film. Tarantino shooting the film in 70mm, added more to the cinematography, allowing wider and grander shots of the snowy landscapes, also allowing much more detail to be captured when our characters were stuck inside the cabin.
A little something special Mr. Tarantino did with his release of The Hateful Eight, was both shooting it in 70mm and giving it a roadshow theatrical release. Tarantino at the end of the day is a big a movie buff like the rest of us, and wanted to give us a special treat. Roadshow theatrical releases were a big thing back in the day (particularly in the 60's), and they would give you souvenir programs for the movie you're going to see, having an overture before the movie starts, as well as having an intermission throughout the film. Having a unique cinematic experience like this doesn't come around that often these days, it's definitely something I'd recommend doing if your local theater is showing The Hateful Eight in it's 70mm presentation.
At the end of the day I'm really glad Tarantino didn't completely cancel the making of this film after the script leak like he had originally intended, because The Hateful Eight is one of my favorite movies of the year. Tremendous performances to go along with such intriguing characters, top notch cinematography, awesome score, everything you'd would want in a Tarantino/ mystery-who done it film, and an overall great cinematic experience. I absolutely loved The Hateful Eight.
Theatrical Release Date: February 13th 2015 Director: Matthew Vaughn Screenplay: Jane Goldman & Matthew Vaughn, based upon the comic book The Secret Service by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons Producers: Matthew Vaughn, David Reid, Adam BohlingCast: Colin Firth, Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Strong, Taron Egerton, and Michael Caine
Genres: Action | Adventure | Comedy | Crime
MPAA Rating: Rated R for sequences of strong violence, language and some sexual content
Based upon the acclaimed comic book and directed by Matthew Vaughn (Kick Ass, X-Men First Class),Kingsman: The Secret Service tells the story of a super-secret spy organization that recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into the agency’s ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.
Kingsman: The Secret Service is a new spy film based on the comic book The Secret Service. The film stars Colin Firth, Mark Strong and, newcomer, Taron Egerton as Kingsman agents trying to stop Richmond Valentine (Samuel L. Jackson) from completing his plan to take over the world.
This film is the origins story. It introduces us to the notion of the Kingsman agents and it shows us how the hero, Eggsy (Egerton) becomes a Kingsman. It is a fun throwback to the classic spy films, where the villain is a flawed megalomaniac and the heroes wear fine British suits and are always perfectly polished. Sitting in the theater, one of the reviews next to me mentioned that her review was going to be simply “This film Is awesome,” because she didn’t want to ruin any of the plot or character tidbits which make this movie so enjoyable. I decided I could say a little more than “This film is awesome,” but I don’t want to ruin anything for you either.
I very much enjoyed the casting of this film. Colin Firth is perfect as Harry Hart, the senior agent working with Eggsy. He has some great lines. He is hilarious in an ultra-serious way that makes it even funnier for the audience. He and Samuel L. Jackson have some very entertaining exchanges. Hart is also easy on the eyes. Firth is in top physical form for the role. Mark Strong plays the Merlin, the Scottish technology guru in the mix. He is easier on the eyes than technology gurus in spy movies in recent memory. The newcomer is Taron Egerton in the role of training Kingsman, Eggsy. There are a few ball caps worn to the side in the film, but Eggsy wears his best. Rounding out the cast are the ladies, Sofia Boutella and Sophie Cookson. Neither one is a shrinking violet.
The special effects are next level entertaining. The script is as hilarious as it is outrageous. The fight scenes made me exhausted just watching. This is a cartoonish version of a spy film. It doesn’t take its self so seriously, and that is exactly what works about the film. It is entertainment for the sake of entertainment. All tongue in cheek. All works.
You do not want to miss this one. I hope it leads to a series. I, for one, would love to find out what happens next with Eggsy, and Merlin and all the Kingsman agents. It opens this weekend. Go check it out.
Check out the comic book that set this movie in place!
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