A Few Quick Reviews

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The Tomorrow War

The Premise: Time travelers from just 30 years in the future arrive in present day to plead for soldiers for their potentially world-ending war, and those sent to battle the blood-thirsty aliens are unlikely to return.

The Verdict: Nothing special, but a decent popcorn flick and plenty of action.

Directed by Chris McKay, starring Chris Pratt, JK Simmons, Betty Gilpin, Sam Richardson; find it on Amazon Prime

Black Widow

The Premise: In this Marvel prequel, Black Widow is confronted by her past as a spy and the people she once considered family.

The Verdict: Sean thought it was good, I thought it was convoluted and boring. Certainly not Marvel’s best but an okay stand-alone if you’re desperate for some super hero action.

Directed by Cate Shortland, starring Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz; find it on Disney Plus (for an additional fee) and in theatres

A Quiet Place II

The Premise: Immediately following the events of the first film, mom Evelyn leads her daughter, son, and newborn baby away, exposing them to the dangers of the outside world, in an attempt to bring their solution to any remaining survivors.

The Verdict: A surprisingly satisfying sequel, the film manages to recapture some of what made the first one so special while expanding its universe.

Directed by John Krasinski, starring Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, Cillian Murphy; find it on Amazon Prime

In The Heights

The Premise: Bodega owner Usnavi dreams about a better life outside of Washington Heights in the middle of a sweaty summer blackout.

The verdict: Culturally rich and exceptionally vibrant, this is a modern musical rooted in hope.

Directed by Jon M. Chu, starring Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera; find it in theatres and on VOD

Cruella

The Premise: Disney’s Dalmatian-obsessed villain gets an origin story.

The Verdict: Visually stunning and loaded with great performances from Emma Stone and Emma Thompson, I’d have no problem recommending this if it was a stand-alone film, but as a prequel to 101 Dalmatians, it doesn’t quite get to where it’s going.

Directed by Craig Gillespie, starring Emma Stone, Emma Thompson; find it on Disney Plus (for an additional fee)

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  15. selizabryangmailcom

    I thought I’d become unsubscribed to you somehow, but I see…..no…. you’ve been away.
    Welcome back!
    Ironic thought for The Tomorrow War: I know it’s just the average Hollywood story, etc., but sort of amusing that Mr. Pratt is such a dedicated family man in this movie when in reality he more or less dumped Anna Faris, lol

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  19. StephLove

    Welcome back!

    I agree completely about Cruella. It’s fun, but kind of hard to match it up with the original. We also enjoyed in the Heights. Thinking about seeing the Quiet Place II, but not sure about going into a theater before North’s departure for sleep away camp.

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