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Hi guys! We missed you so much. Here's a quick update on our unexplained/unplanned absence, and reviews for just a few of the movies we watched while we were away.
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
Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead
The Premise: Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble, venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted.
The Verdict: Dumb but it has Tig Notaro going for it.
Directed by Zack Snyder, starring Dave Bautista; find it on Netflix
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)
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
A Quiet Place 2
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
Luca
The Premise: On the Italian Riviera, an unlikely but strong friendship grows between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human.
The Verdict: A sweet and beautiful tale of friendship, with a welcome taste of Italy and beautifully drawn animation, Luca is a delightful little film, is perhaps a minor one in the Pixar lineup.
Directed by Enrico Casarosa, with voice work by Jacob Tremblay, Maya Rudolph, Jim Gaffigan, Sacha Baron Cohen
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
Movie release dates for 2021: which ones are you most looking forward to?
Jungle Cruise July 30 2021
The Suicide Squad August 6 2021
Free Guy August 13 2021
Candyman August 27 2021
Shang-Chi September 3 2021
Venon: Let There Be Carnage September 24 2021
No Time To Die October 8 2021
Dune October 22 2021
The French Dispatch, also October 22 2021: that's double Timothee Chalamet
Ghostbusters Afterlife November 11 2021
Top Gun Maverick November 19 2021
Spielberg's West Side Story December 10 2021
Spiderman: No Way Home December 17 2021
The Matrix 4 December 22 2021