The Breadwinner – Review

The Breadwinner – Budget of $25 million – 1 hour and 39 minutes

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Nate, the top Toyota salesman, is a married father of three daughters. He is the breadwinner, and his wife, Katie, is a homemaker. They make it work because they have a work-life balance. He handles the work, and Katie handles life. After school, Nate and Katie visit Angela and her husband, Connor. Nate talks about Katie’s Star Minder. It helps their children track the tasks they need to accomplish before school. Angela believes Katie’s invention is marketable and convinces her to go on Shark Tank.

Katie presents her idea to the Sharks, and she’s sold thousands of units from her living room. However, Kevin fears she can’t juggle being a full-time mom and expanding her business. Other Sharks come to her defense, stating she could have a nanny for help. Katie informs them that she doesn’t, but she’s married. The Sharks ask Nate to come out. They see his unkempt demeanor and scoff. All but one of the Sharks drop out of the deal. Laurie offers Katie $100,000 for 20% of her company, but Nate has to stay home with the kids while they meet with South Korean manufacturers. Katie asks Laurie for a moment and pulls Nate aside. Nate assures Katie that he can leave work and handle being the mom for two weeks. He’s ready to help her achieve her dreams. Katie accepts Laurie’s offer.

Before Katie leaves, she shows Nate the command center. It’s a board with color-coded notes for chores, schedules, and household needs. She quickly goes over Gracie, Hadley, and Sam’s schedules before she hugs their girls goodbye. As they wave to Katie in her car, Hadley realizes the front door is locked. Nate tells them to keep waving because they will push Sam through the back window after Katie leaves. Nate assures the girls he has it all under control. However, Nate will learn how hard it is to be a mom.

Based on Nate Bargatze’s comedy, this easy-going movie addresses the mental load of stay-at-home parents without disrespecting the parents who work outside the home. The script doesn’t have an antagonist because Nate isn’t a bad person, just clueless. Nate never belittles Katie’s work or downplays its complexity. The film features slapstick and clean comedy for the whole family. And the plot offers several curveballs. Each daughter is at a different level of education. So they have unique problems in school. Also, there are home repairs and household chores, while Nate struggles to secretly return to work. This film offers a comedic look into the mental load struggles. It doesn’t try to fix it. Instead, it finds a balance for both parents to shine and be appreciated. This movie will make everyone laugh.

I give it 4 out of 5 stars

I guess I know my third favorite – Nate

Miss me already – Katie

Okay, Dad, you can go – Hadley

I feel better now – Sam

I guess we’re on our own now, 3 orphans – Gracie

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu – Review

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu – Budget of $165 million – 2 hours and 12 minutes

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A bounty hunter, Din Djarin, called the Mandalorian, completes his latest bounty with Grogu, but he returns to the New Republic empty-handed because he killed the bounty. Commander Ward of the New Republic sighs because they can’t extract information about the Galactic Empire from a dead man. She pays Din and gives him his next assignment. Ward wants Din to capture Commander Coin. However, no one knows what he looks like. Ward believes the Hutt twins know where to find Coin. They will need an incentive to help the New Republic. Their nephew, Rotta, son of the deceased kingpin Jabba, is missing. If Din finds Rotta, he can return Rotta to the twins in exchange for Coin’s location. Rotta can take his rightful place on the throne, and Din can capture Coin. Ward gives Din a Razor Crest Ship as pre-payment, and Din accepts the deal. Din believes this will be a smooth exchange, but greater forces are at work.

This continuation of the TV series is funny, exciting, and a little scary (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). The plot relies on CGI, but the animation feels nostalgic. The lighting work between the actors and the generated elements was beautifully meshed together to give the movie an authentic Star Wars look. The plot has several twists and turns to keep the audience on their toes, but there is too much foreshadowing. The story has enough to attract Star Wars fans without alienating potential new fans. You don’t need to watch the original movies or the TV series to enjoy this latest installment. Also, Grogu doesn’t disappoint. He is cute, funny, and sagacious. Grogu adds a new spark to the picture, which entices a younger audience to watch. Parents should know this is a space action film with zero innuendos or crude jokes. Also, there are zero scenes after the credits. This film is worth your time and money, but an IMAX screen is enough.

I give it 4 out of 5 stars

I’m an independent contractor – Din

Messy, very messy – Ward

You didn’t say no – Zeb

I am my own man – Rotta

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The Sheep Detectives – Review

The Sheep Detectives – Budget of $75 million – 1 hour and 49 minutes

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Shepherd George writes to Rachel about his flock. He’s named them and notices they have distinct personalities. Lily is the smartest and most compassionate, Sebastian is the loner, and Cloud is a diva. George prides himself on keeping up their routine. Every night, he picks up a murder mystery novel and reads to them. He’s not sure if they can understand, but they act as they do.

George goes into Denbrook to visit the local church run by Reverend Hillcoate. Hillcoate asks George to join them, but he says no. Instead, he grabs the collection plate from butcher Ham Gilyard, adds a wad of cash, and leaves it at the altar. George has biting words for Ham before he exits the church. George returns home and meets with another shepherd, Caleb. Caleb tries to make a deal, but George kicks him out.

Later, George gives his letter to the mailwoman, Jo. Jo stops to pick up mail from the innkeeper, Beth Pennock, on her rounds. Beth sees a letter from George, and Jo dishes the gossip. She tells Beth that George corresponded with Rachel from America several times. She thinks it’s love letters because he uses rose-scented paper. When Jo turns her back, Beth steals the letter.

Reporter Elliot Matthews strolls into town to cover the Denbrook Cultural Festival. He’s shocked to find 3 tents behind the inn for a $10 entry fee. Officer Tim Derry shows off each table with pride. After an uneventful day, Elliot leaves town but runs into a tree. He sees a flash in George’s trailer in the distance. He rents a room at the inn until the local mechanic repairs his car.

The sheep wake up to find George sprawled out in the field. Lily thinks he’s sleeping, but Mopple tells her that he died. Unlike sheep, humans don’t become clouds. Lily and the sheep believe someone murdered George. However, Officer Tim thinks George had a heart attack. So, the sheep guide Tim to their findings. Also, Elliot arrives and suggests that Tim look inside the trailer. Tim finds two glasses, a revised will, and an upended chair. Tim labels George’s death suspicious until he gets the toxicology report.

The sheep watch as George’s lawyer, Lydia Harbottle, arrives and takes charge. She reads George’s revised will and tells Tim to gather the aforementioned people at the inn. Lydia kicks Elliot out of the room as Rachel, Hilcoate, Gilyard, Caleb, and Tim join her. Rachel shocks everyone by introducing herself as George’s long-lost daughter. Surprisingly, she has a twin brother who lives in South Africa. Lydia sits everyone down and reads from George’s will. He states that there is a fool, a bad shepherd, a winter lamb, and two murderers in the room. He leaves everything to his children, but the money, $30 million, to Rachel. Tim discovered that someone had poisoned George. Now Rachel is his number one suspect. The sheep don’t believe she did it. They will work to uncover who killed their shepherd.

Based on Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann, this film is charming, smart, and hilarious (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). First, the script is funny and follows the formula for a great murder mystery. There are plenty of suspects and motives. And George’s will points a finger at everyone. The script drops enough clues to point a keen detective in the right direction. However, there are enough red herrings to keep you occupied. The CGI sheep are well-animated. You will forget they aren’t real. The film perspective switches from the sheep’s to the people’s several times. So you get insight from both angles. The script pulls you in with captivating characters, unique punchlines, and a compelling mystery. And you will never forget how the sheep describe god. One character that will tug at your heartstrings is the winter lamb. Their stories and treatment will leave you misty-eyed. See this film with the family.

I give it 5 out of 5 stars

I bet he’s a vegetarian – Ham

I’m coming in – Caleb

That’s pretty cool – Tim

Well, yes, of course – Mopples

I’m not here to join you – George

This is a weird town – Rachel

I can’t – Lily

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