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Devotion – Review
Devotion – Budget of $90 million – 2 hours and 18 minutes
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Lieutenant Tom Hudner enters the locker room to greet his fellow soldiers and hears someone mumbling to themselves. Before Tom can investigate, his airmen walk in, say hello, and rib him. One soldier, Ensign Jesse Brown, is standoffish, but Tom shakes his hand. Tom attempts to get closer to Jesse, but Jesse keeps his guard up. Until Tom offers Jesse a ride home because Jesse’s car broke down. Tom meets Jesse’s wife, Daisy, and their daughter, Pam. Daisy invites Tom in for a beer. She worries because the U.S. government gave the airmen their first mission. They will lend air support to the Korean War. Pam makes Tom promise to watch over Jesse. A new aircraft, some backward attitudes, and heavy firefights will test Tom’s devotion to his promise.
Based on Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice by Adam Makos, this movie stands out from other historical tellings because there isn’t a bad guy (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). Just navy pilots doing their job and working through issues to get along. Although Jesse receives media attention for his race and naval status, he doesn’t want that to define him. Only his dedication to the country. Tom is a true definition of an ally. He quickly points out others’ wrongdoings and listens to Jesse with an ear of compassion, not pity. Tom knows that being African American is one part of Jesse’s story but not its entirety. This movie will leave a tear in your eye and gives these men their due.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
If you don’t follow the rules, you die – Tom
Tell the brothers I appreciate them – Jesse
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish – Review
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish – Budget of $80 – 90 million – 1 hour and 42 minutes
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Puss In Boots throws a party in the governor’s mansion and invites the town without the governor’s knowledge. Puss attempts to escape when the governor returns, but his party wakes a giant monster. After defending the monster, Puss stays to celebrate. Sadly, the bell Puss used to defeat the giant fell on Puss, killing him. Puss wakes with a veterinarian examining him. He tells Puss that he’s run out of lives and needs to retire from adventures. The veterinarian gives Puss the address for Mama Luna’s Cat Rescue. Puss goes to a bar to drink his cares away when a wolf sits next to him. The wolf pulls out a wanted poster with Puss’s image, and they fight. Puss is fearless until the wolf draws blood. Puss’s life flashes before his eyes, and he runs away. Puss buries his signature garb and retreats to Mama Luna’s.
Puss slowly adjust to life as a house cat named Pickles and finds a dog hiding their. The dog doesn’t have a name or a family but hopes to be a therapy dog. One day, Goldilocks and the Three Bears crime family come to Mama Luna looking for Puss. But they don’t recognize Puss with his long fur. They find his buried clothing on the property and assume Puss died. Puss overhears them talking about stealing a map to the falling star and can’t believe it. The falling star can grant one last wish, and Puss desires the map to find the star. He wants to wish for nine more lives.
Two thieves stole the map for Big Jack Horner. After Pinocchio upstages him, Jack wants to use the star to wish for all the magic in the world. He collects magical relics for his private display. Puss and the dog watch Jack double-cross the thieves and put the map on his desk. Puss sneaks into the room to open the chest and finds Kitty Softpaws inside. Kitty and Puss fight over the map until Goldi and the Bears barge in to take the map. Kitty wants to map to make a wish. Puss and Kitty knew each other from the past and didn’t get along. However, Kitty, Puss, and the dog run with the map to find the fallen star. Puss doesn’t know that Jack, Goldi, the Bears, and the wolf are hot on their trail.
This sequel incorporates excellent animation with fantastic storytelling. It’s unnecessary to see the first film or the Shrek movies to understand Puss In Boots. This movie expands on the legend of Puss and introduces new characters with ease. And writers ensured not to weaken Puss’s storyline for the other characters. As you watch, notice each time they take a shot at Disney and Pixar movies while acknowledging Mary Poppins and Terminator (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). This film packs well-timed, sometimes inappropriate, dark humor. This humor allows parents to laugh as their kids focus on the animation. This film is excellent for the whole family while teaching an appreciation lesson to children.
I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars
Welcome. Mi casa es su casa – Puss
You’re not living up to the legend – Wolf
What are we looking at – Dog
Wow, that was the saddest funny story I’ve ever heard – Kitty
That was not just right – Goldi
I’ll get you my kitties and your little dog, too – Jack
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