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#AdriftMovie and #HotelArtemis – Movie Reviews
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Hotel Artemis – Review
Hotel Artemis – Budget Unknown – 1 hour and 34 minutes
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In 2028, Nurse has run Los Angelos’s Hotel Artemis for 22 years but it’s not a hotel. The only open floor is the penthouse and its a hospital for criminals. They must pay monthly dues, bring no guns, have no visitors, do no business, and never bring the police to the hotel. And Nurse keeps everyone in line with an orderly properly named Everest. Each room in the penthouse has a name and the patient is only referred to by this name. The current patients are:
- Nice: A hitwoman who only goes after important people and has an interesting implant
- Honolulu: A bank robber with multiple guns shot wounds and a stolen pen
- Waikiki: A bank robber who tried to get out of life but kept paying his dues
- Acapulco: An arms dealer with a big mouth and something to prove
But two patients will cause every rule in Hotel Artemis to be broken, leaving a bloodbath.
If you are a fan of John Wick, this is right up your alley. This movie gives you enough back story on each character to see how they are all interconnected as friends, lovers, and enemies. It’s hard to understand how this Hotel has stood the test of time. However, with the rules and security, everything stays in place. Also, you will get the added bonus of learning the truth about Hotel Artemis’s start with Nurse making a deal with the devil. Be warned there are some violent moments, so younger children should not attend. This is going to be a cult classic and it is possible for a part 2.
I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars
I may be a professional but she is the business – Waikiki
Don’t cross my line – Nice
I am not fat – Everest
Get your hands off the Guc – Acapulco
Those things will kill you – Nurse
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Adrift – Review
Adrift – Budget of $35 million – 1 hour and 36 minutes
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Grifter Tami Ashcraft just drifted to Tahiti. She has no job, direction, nor money. Her plan is always the same. Find a job, save money, and go to the next place. While painting a boat, she sees Richard coming ashore. Their connection is instant and strong. After a few magical days together, Richard asks her to sail away with him. She agrees. But before they can get away, Richard is offered a job. Sail a man’s yacht to San Diego and earn $10,000 and 2 first class tickets back to Tahiti. Tami doesn’t want to head to San Diego because it’s home. She is not ready to go home just yet. However, out of fear of holding Richard back, she agrees to go. The first few days are lovely but when a hurricane hits, the loving couple will be tested in faith, strength, and love.
Based on the novel Red Sky in Mourning by Tami Ashcraft and Susea McGearhart, this is the harrowing survival of 41 days adrift supported by true love (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). After Richard is injured, he guides Tami into sailing them to safety. However, when they realize that California is too dangerous, the sail to Hawaii. For them, it will be like hitting a moving target. And if they miss, Japan is the closest landmass. So with little water, little food, no power, no radio, and injuries, they have to fight to live.
I give it 2.5 out of 5 stars
Did I just ask you to marry me using my dead mother’s voice – Richard
Whatever job pays enough to get to the next place – Tami
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#GiftedMovie – Review Repost – In Stores Now!!!
Gifted – Budget $7 million – 1 hour 41 minutes
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Six years ago, a brilliant mathematician and mother named Diana, went to her brother Frank for help with her newborn, Mary. Frank, a college assistant professor, was on a date and told his sister he could help tomorrow. The next day Diana committed suicide, leaving Frank to raise Mary. Frank gave up his job in Boston and moved to Florida. While being a freelance boat mechanic, Frank has been home-schooling Mary, but he believes she should go to school and be around children her own age. On Mary’s first day of school, her teacher Bonnie quickly realizes there is something special about the little girl. Bonnie believes she is gifted. Frank gives an easy answer to Mary’s abilities, but Bonnie alerts the principal. The principal urges Frank to put Mary in the Oaks Academy, but Frank says no and abruptly walks out. The principal takes matters into her own hands and calls Evelyn … Frank and Diana’s mother. Evelyn believes she should raise Mary with a proper education and the best of everything. Frank believes Mary should be around children her own age and socialize. Evelyn tries to reason with Frank, but when all else fails, she takes him to court. After a tough court battle, Frank and Evelyn compromise. However, this compromise will leave Mary in tears, Frank learning more about himself, and Evelyn learning more about Diana.
The writing in the movie is pure genius. The dialogue between actors flows with ease and grace. You quickly connect to Frank, Mary, and … in a way … Diana. You understand that everyone is doing what they believe is best for Mary, but it is easy to side with Frank’s point of view. Nonetheless, as Frank second-guesses his decisions, you start to second guess too. The screenwriter did an amazing job of making Mary sound like a smart girl with a child-like wonderment of the world. The one scene that stands out is Mary and Frank in silhouette, discussing God, in front of the sun. You are not focused on them, but their words. As Frank tries to navigate an adult conversation with Mary, she is jumping all over him like children do. It’s a strong and profound conversation. This movie is a must see and it will make you laugh, tear up, and drop your jaw. Full price is a steal.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars
I look like a Disney character – Mary
This is going to be fun. You are going to meet kids you can borrow money from for the rest of your life – Frank
Fred’s not a killer. He’s a lover – Mary
You don’t bluff me. I don’t bluff you – Frank
You got on the bad side of a small minded person with authority – Evelyn
I got a book on the Fundamentals of Decision Making. You can borrow it – Roberta
This can’t … isn’t happening – Bonnie
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#GiftedMovie, #LIFEmovie, and more – Movie Reviews
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Gifted – Review
Gifted – Budget Unknown – Time Unknown
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Six years ago, a brilliant mathematician and mother named Diana, went to her brother Frank for help with her newborn, Mary. Frank, a college assistant professor, was on a date and told his sister he could help tomorrow. The next day Diana committed suicide, leaving Frank to raise Mary. Frank gave up his job in Boston and moved to Florida. While being a freelance boat mechanic, Frank has been home-schooling Mary, but he believes she should go to school and be around children her own age. On Mary’s first day of school, her teacher Bonnie quickly realizes there is something special about the little girl. Bonnie believes she is gifted. Frank gives an easy answer to Mary’s abilities, but Bonnie alerts the principal. The principal urges Frank to put Mary in the Oaks Academy, but Frank says no and abruptly walks out. The principal takes matters into her own hands and calls Evelyn … Frank and Diana’s mother. Evelyn believes she should raise Mary with a proper education and the best of everything. Frank believes Mary should be around children her own age and socialize. Evelyn tries to reason with Frank, but when all else fails, she takes him to court. After a tough court battle, Frank and Evelyn compromise. However, this compromise will leave Mary in tears, Frank learning more about himself, and Evelyn learning more about Diana.
The writing in the movie is pure genius. The dialogue between actors flows with ease and grace. You quickly connect to Frank, Mary, and … in a way … Diana. You understand that everyone is doing what they believe is best for Mary, but it is easy to side with Frank’s point of view. Nonetheless, as Frank second-guesses his decisions, you start to second guess too. The screenwriter did an amazing job of making Mary sound like a smart girl with a child-like wonderment of the world. The one scene that stands out is Mary and Frank in silhouette, discussing God, in front of the sun. You are not focused on them, but their words. As Frank tries to navigate an adult conversation with Mary, she is jumping all over him like children do. It’s a strong and profound conversation. This movie is a must see and it will make you laugh, tear up, and drop your jaw. Full price is a steal.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars
I look like a Disney character – Mary
This is going to be fun. You are going to meet kids you can borrow money from for the rest of your life – Frank
Fred’s not a killer. He’s a lover – Mary
You don’t bluff me. I don’t bluff you – Frank
You got on the bad side of a small minded person with authority – Evelyn
I got a book on the Fundamentals of Decision Making. You can borrow it – Roberta
This can’t … isn’t happening – Bonnie
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LIFE – Review
LIFE – Budget of $58 million – 1 hour and 43 minutes
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Six crew members (Hugh, Rory, Sho, David, Miranda, and Katerina) aboard the International Space Station are working to examine soil samples from Mars. They discovered a dormant organism living within the soil and attempts to revive it by changing its atmospheric conditions. Once they get the contained organisms atmosphere just right, it wakes up and reacts to stimuli. After a contest, children name the organism Calvin. Calvin is described as all muscle, all eye, and all brain. Everything seems to be ok until there is an accident in the lab that leaves Calvin dormant again. Hugh, a biologist, attempts to wake Calvin up with a mild electrical shock. Calvin takes this as a threat and attacks Hugh, escapes from its enclosure, and engulfs a mouse. Hugh believes that Mars’s atmosphere allowed it to be dormant for years, but they just brought it back. The crew comes to a tough realization; Calvin can survive re-entry into earth’s atmosphere. They must kill Calvin in order to survive and get back to earth. However, Calvin knows he must kill the crew in order to survive. With both species trying to survive, who will keep their LIFE?
Mix Gravity with Alien and just a dash of Planet of the Apes and you have LIFE. This movie makes the best of nail-biting moments of tension and special effects. The movie gives you 45 minutes to connect with each character, then picks them off one by one. No spoilers on who will or won’t make it, but you will be able to figure it out before its revealed. However, while it doesn’t do anything ground-breaking in suspense or space movies, it’s fun to watch. You will close your eyes and peak during several tense moments. Also, you will quietly hope some will survive because you know what is at stake for them back home. But there could be a part 2. See this movie at full price, but not 3D or IMAX. And don’t stay past the end crawl.
I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars
No more sorries – Rory
Awwww It’s beautiful – Hugh
I like it up here – Jake
You can do it. You can do it – Sho
All muscle, all eyes, all brain – Miranda
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Saban’s Power Rangers – Review
Saban’s Power Rangers – Budget of $105 million – 2 hours and 4 minutes
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Jason, a high school star athlete, made a bad choice. The results of his choice: an injured knee, an ankle monitor, the town of Angel Grove is against him, and he has to attend a school for delinquents. Kimberly and Billy are both attending this school and are shocked to see the town star in their class. On his first day, Jason makes in impression on Billy by defending him against a bully. Out of respect and admiration, Billy offers to rig Jason’s ankle monitor and allow him to move freely around the town. Also, Kimberly catches Jason’s eye with a quick bathroom makeover. Billy convinces Jason to come to an old gold mine to find something he believes is below. It’s near that gold mine that Trini and Zack are trying to escape from their home lives. But when Billy causes a huge explosion which triggers a rock slide, they all fall into a deep ravine. They see 5 glowing stones and break the stones out of the rock. After an “impactful” night, they wake up at home with no memory of getting back and stronger than ever. They decided to go back to the gold mine together and look around for an explanation. It’s there they find a spaceship, Zordon, and Alpha 5. Zordon explains they are the Power Rangers, but since they have their powers, a great evil will come back in 11 days. The great evil, Rita, was a good Green Power Ranger. But she became consumed with power and turned evil. Over the course of 11 days, she will regenerate, build her Putty army, summon Goldar (her giant minion), find the Zeo Crystal, and destroy the world. They must train to work together, fight, and morph or the world will come to and end. But as they train, they can’t morph. It’s something inside holding them back. They must figure it out as a team or Angel Grove is doomed.
This film is better than expected. Kudos are given to the writers by attempting to attract new fans and old fans of the original series. With new graphic abilities and a “delinquent turned hero” plot, new fans are drawn into the story. With original character names, colors, and Zords, old fans get a treat of 90s nostalgia. However with all the pros, please understand this movie may not be for viewers under 11. These Power Rangers curse and make sexual innuendos. So parents, be warned. It does provide laughs, but it can get a bit sappy. Nevertheless, that’s what the Power Rangers were known for in the past. For 90s fans, consider this movie a 4-part TV special. For new fans, consider this a normal teen superhero movie. For 90s fans, keep your eyes open for 2 cameos. Also, stay past the 1st end crawl … there are preparing for a part 2. So if you are a new fan or an old fan, see it matinee with no advancements (3D, iMax, power recliner, etc).
I give it 3 out of 5 stars
We will die together Rita – Zordon
Can you stop touching me – Billy
I am a talking robot. You can trust me – Alpha 5
You’re crazy but so am I – Zach
It’s morphing time – Jason
Oww. You’re really hurting me. I’m just kidding – Rita
Oh so you know I punched his tooth out – Kimberly
Again? – Trini
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The Story of 90 Coins – Review
The Story of 90 Coins – Budget Unknown – 9 minutes 23 seconds
Wang knows that Chen is the love of his life, but Chen believes they are moving in different directions. Wang wants to grow old with her and make her happy. Chen wants a career first then love. But Wang has an idea. He asks Chen to give him 90 days to fall in love and each day he will give her a coin. If after 90 days she still doesn’t believe they should be together, they will use the money to get a drink, make one last toast, and say goodbye forever. But if she does want him, they will use the money toward a marriage license. As time moves on, only 2 things stand in the way of their epic romance: Paris and Andre (Chen’s colleague). But it’s the coins that hold the story of a beautiful promise.
This short film provides a better story and romance that most romantic films. You will want it to be longer, but that may compromise the beauty in the story. It’s in its simplicity that it shines. You get a chance to see the couple go through normal relationship ups and downs (i.e. missteps in romance, fun times, illness, strength, and death) through the story of the coins. Give this one your full attention.
I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars
Perhaps, I should really consider Paris – Chen Wen
No need for explanations – Wang Yu Yang
You look stunning today – Andre
#TheSecretLifeofPets – Review
The Secret Life of Pets – Budget of $75 million – 1 hour 38 minutes
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Max is the luckiest dog in New York. As a puppy, he moved in with Katie; and considers them to be roommates. The saddest part of his day is when she’s gone. He never knows where she is going or when she will come back. He normally just sits and waits for her while his friends (other pets in the building) go through mischief. Max’s life is turned upside down when Katie brings home Duke; a big, brown, long haired dog that is Max’s “brother”. Max is not having it. The next day he threatens Duke to be on his best behavior or he will make Katie kick him out. Duke tows the line but gets tired of Max and throws him in a recycling bin. After both lose their collars, they are caught by Animal Control. They are freed by the Revolution of Flushed Pets. These pets were abandoned by their owners are plot revenge on humankind; and at the forefront is a bunny named Snowball. When Snowball learns that Max and Duke are domesticated, he wants them dead. Gidget, a Pomeranian in love with Max, realized the 2 are missing. She will stop at nothing to find them and gets help along the way from old and new friends. Max and Duke must get home before Snowball gets to them and Gidget must find them before they get hurt. And this all has to get done before Katie gets home.
To be honest, you have seen this story before (reference: Toy Story 1) where 2 enemies must work together to get home while their friends look for them (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). This story is unique because all the pets have different stories and personalities. Gidget and Snowball are the standout characters with true transition. Get to the theater on time for a minions short movies and stay a little for a costume party. This movie is fun for the whole family with kid and adult jokes alike and even great in 3D. Spot which scenes will be in the upcoming video game. Its a must in theaters and at full price.
I give this 3.5 out of 5 stars
You’re an old blanket kind of a dog – Max
I’m never taking a pill like that again … unless its covered in peanut butter. I mean … come on its peanut butter – Mel
Oh he’s fine. I heard him screaming after he disappeared into the bushes – Sweetpea
I can’t help it. I was born with killer instincts – Tiberius
Well … nobody’s perfect – Pops
100% wrong – Chloe
The revolution is now! Liberation forever! Domestication never! Yeah!
Max is missing. We’ve go to find him – Gidget
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Disney’s #Zootopia – Review Repost – In Stores Now!!!
Disney’s Zootopia – Budget of $150 million – 1 hour 48 minutes
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Judy Hopps dreamed of being a police officer in Zootopia since she was in grade school. Despite the naysayers in her family and community, Judy makes it to the Zootopia Police Department (ZPD). Judy becomes the 1st bunny on the force due to a new integration program. On her first day, Judy’s excitement becomes quenched when Chief Bogo, a buffalo, puts her on traffic duty, while the missing predators case go to other officers. Judy takes her new position as a challenge. Instead of getting 100 tickets in 1 day, she decides to get 200 tickets by noon. On her beat, Judy runs into Nick Wilde, a sly fox with a unique hustle. Later, Judy intercepts a meeting between Mrs. Otterman, an otter, and the Chief. Mrs. Otterman is worried because her husband has been missing for days, Judy offers to help when the Chief won’t. The Chief, feeling angry and disrespected, gives Judy 48 hours to solve the missing otter case or leave the force.
This movie mixes the buddy cop comedy of Ride Along 1 with the political satire of X-Men and the love of Disney. It pulls of complicated subject matter like prejudice, profiling, and discrimination for children, without naming it. It is an easy laugh for all adults using Zuber and the DMV. Its a great way to start a conversation with your children or each other. With it’s vivid graphic, Zootopia will be a ride at Disney Theme Parks. This movie is a must see, however 3D is not necessary.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars
We give up on our dreams and settle – Stu Hopps
He was right about one thing, I don’t know when to quit – Judy Hopps
I have made $200 a day since I was 12 – Nick Wilds
Its ok for a bunny to call another bunny cute, but when other animals do it .. well … – Judy Hopps
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