Hello Everyone,
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
In case you guys haven't notice I've been seeing a lot of movies lately. But I have been busy to write them down. Recently I have found the time to talk a little about them. I hope you all are enjoying these reviews because I am having fun writing them. Now for this review let's bring out your inner wolverine and do some damage to some very bad people. Let's get started with the review of "Logan" which is the final film with Hugh Jackman as the character.
I didn't know what to expect from this movie I wasn't sure where they were going to go with the story but I really like what they did with the X-Men franchise and the Logan character. What I enjoyed was that in a way it was the same old Logan that we all loved. You know the take no rap from anyone but at the same time it was also a different Logan. A Logan that has seen and lost so much and has lost all of his friends, the people he considered family. The movie allowed Hugh Jackman to play a different side to Logan a side that we haven't seen before. And he played it to perfection as usual. Along with Jackman "Logan" also gave Patrick Stewart a chance to show a different side to Professor X. A side of a man that has seen his entire life's work destroyed. A man that is so broken that you wouldn't think he could possibly be fixed. But like Logan it was also still the same Professor X. The man that will always be there for his students no matter how much they tell him to go away or stop it. Both Jackman and Stewart are outstanding as their characters as always. And the young actress playing X23 also known as Laura was amazing for one so young and new to the industry. I thought she captured the rage and intensity as Logan displays which is perfect as X23 is supposed to be a clone of Logan. I also thought that she worked well with Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart and has terrific chemistry with them. I just thought the whole cast was great and there was no weak leak among them.
The only thing I was a little disappointed in was after the credits I thought they were going to show a claw raise from the grave or have someone stumble upon the empty grave. Just wanted that it would have been awesome. But I think the reason they didn't do that was so the sudience knows and is aware that this is the last film for Jackman playing the character.l And that way they won't expect to see him in the next film. Still it was disappointing because it meant that it was an end to an era. But I like the introduction of X23 and the other kid mutants because just as something ends, something new begins. And if you pay close attention all the powers if the nre mutants were those of the originals. And it proves that Logan wasn't the only mutant that they cloned. While I am saddened to watch Jackman and Stewart stepping down from their roles that they've made so iconic I am also excited to see what is next for the new characters and the franchise in general.
"Logan" was a great ending for Jackman and Stewart to go out on. And all the while being an amazing ending it was also a great beginning to a brand new series of film. Let's hope the filmmakers get a chance to dive deeper into brand new characters. And critics were right Jackman and Stewart saved their best for last.
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Split
Hello Everyone,
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
So in my last review I took you into a galaxy far away with Rogue One. But in this review I am going to take you into a world that is spooky and creepy, you might even say it's horrible. Sorry bad pun. But it got the point across as I am going to take you into the world of horror. This was one of those films that made me want to see since I first saw the trailer. I finally did see it in the theaters, it didn't disappoint. Now on to the review of Split!
When I saw the trailer I didn't know that is was supposed to be connected to the movie "Unbreakable" staring Bruce Willis. I saw online that Bruce Willis had a cameo as his character from "Unbreakable." So when I actually saw the film I knew it was set in the same universe as "Unbreakable." But even though it has that connection, Split on it's own is a well done stand alone movie. It has different characters, different setting and a different premise that just makes it enjoyable to watch. I don't think Split really needed to be connected to "Unbreakable" and it didn't need the cameo, I still have to say that it did get me excited for a third film with Bruce Willis and James McAvoy against each other. That is if a third shall be made of course. But if a thirst doesn't get made Split is a good stand alone film with an awesome cameo.
I think what really got me interested into seeing Split is James McAvoy as the main character/villain because it was a different role for him to play. And he really pulls it off and I think he should do more like Split more often, h really does them justice. Also even though he plays the antagonist and don't want him to win, you realize he also plays a character that deals with a disorder that real like people deal with in real life. James McAvoy play a guy that has multiple personalities which is actually the part of the movie that got criticize but for me it;s the part of the movie that I found the most interesting. Because since it's a real disorder the writing and the actor could be shown it in a disrespecting way (not meaning to although) but the filmmakers brought some light on this real issue without disrespecting the issue or the people that deal with it. The only non-realistic thing about it was the part that one of the personalities has super powers. Although we don't know everything about multiple personalities disorder so I guess it's possible but I seriously doubt it. While dealing with multiple personalities, Split also deals with rape which is another real issue that many people deal with. And how a person will feel after they've been rape. But I do love how the girl's tragic backstory was the thing that saved her life. And as messed up as that was it did get to the point of the film. And the way I view it is that sometimes damage people may be a little less messed up as non-damage people But I leave it up to you on what you think the point was. With dealing with real issues like multiple personalities and rape Split really is a dark film which is perfect for horror.
Split is a thrilling, spooky and just a little scary film that even for a person who doesn't like horror will enjoy. And even if you haven't seen "Unbreakable" it's not necessary to see Split. You will understand it just fine like I said it didn't need that connection it is just a fun movie. But you might want to watch "Unbreakable" after you see "Split."
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
May the forth be with you!
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
So in my last review I took you into a galaxy far away with Rogue One. But in this review I am going to take you into a world that is spooky and creepy, you might even say it's horrible. Sorry bad pun. But it got the point across as I am going to take you into the world of horror. This was one of those films that made me want to see since I first saw the trailer. I finally did see it in the theaters, it didn't disappoint. Now on to the review of Split!
When I saw the trailer I didn't know that is was supposed to be connected to the movie "Unbreakable" staring Bruce Willis. I saw online that Bruce Willis had a cameo as his character from "Unbreakable." So when I actually saw the film I knew it was set in the same universe as "Unbreakable." But even though it has that connection, Split on it's own is a well done stand alone movie. It has different characters, different setting and a different premise that just makes it enjoyable to watch. I don't think Split really needed to be connected to "Unbreakable" and it didn't need the cameo, I still have to say that it did get me excited for a third film with Bruce Willis and James McAvoy against each other. That is if a third shall be made of course. But if a thirst doesn't get made Split is a good stand alone film with an awesome cameo.
I think what really got me interested into seeing Split is James McAvoy as the main character/villain because it was a different role for him to play. And he really pulls it off and I think he should do more like Split more often, h really does them justice. Also even though he plays the antagonist and don't want him to win, you realize he also plays a character that deals with a disorder that real like people deal with in real life. James McAvoy play a guy that has multiple personalities which is actually the part of the movie that got criticize but for me it;s the part of the movie that I found the most interesting. Because since it's a real disorder the writing and the actor could be shown it in a disrespecting way (not meaning to although) but the filmmakers brought some light on this real issue without disrespecting the issue or the people that deal with it. The only non-realistic thing about it was the part that one of the personalities has super powers. Although we don't know everything about multiple personalities disorder so I guess it's possible but I seriously doubt it. While dealing with multiple personalities, Split also deals with rape which is another real issue that many people deal with. And how a person will feel after they've been rape. But I do love how the girl's tragic backstory was the thing that saved her life. And as messed up as that was it did get to the point of the film. And the way I view it is that sometimes damage people may be a little less messed up as non-damage people But I leave it up to you on what you think the point was. With dealing with real issues like multiple personalities and rape Split really is a dark film which is perfect for horror.
Split is a thrilling, spooky and just a little scary film that even for a person who doesn't like horror will enjoy. And even if you haven't seen "Unbreakable" it's not necessary to see Split. You will understand it just fine like I said it didn't need that connection it is just a fun movie. But you might want to watch "Unbreakable" after you see "Split."
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
May the forth be with you!
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Hello Everyone,
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
For this review I am going to take you to a galaxy far far away. Okay you can stay in your bedroom I was just kidding anyway. But I had to say that, I know corny but sometimes corny is fun. And from what I just said and by the title of this post than you all know what movie this review will be about. So since you all already know let's just get started with the review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Unlike the episodes which are all connected by the same characters and continuing plot lines Rogue One is a side story with brand new characters and a separated story that takes place between episode three "Revenge of the Sith" and episode four "A New Hope." So it's not completely separate from the episodes, it does connect to them just a little bit. But for the most part it's a side story of a widely huge franchise. For me it was a wise decision to have the story take place before the original trilogy because it was it put the beginning into perspective. For example Rogue One really makes you realize just how much of a bad ass Princess Leia is. I mean when you see Vader slice everyone with one wave of his saber and you heat Leia basically tell him to go f*** himself. You can't help but to think that's one tough chick. The first time I watched the original trilogy I love Princess Leia because she was the only main female character that has any story. And the fact that she was a bad ass. Princess Leia was a character that could hold her own to any male character and Rogue One shows off the essence of Princess Leia.
Another great thing about Rogue One was the CGI effects that added to Grand Master Tarkin and Princess Leia. Especially since both actors are dead and we will never see them again as Tarkin and Leia, so to see them one last time was fantastic even if was someone else physically portraying them. And who knows if technology keeps getting better than filmmakers could make the effects look better than they were in this film. By seeing the CGI on Tarkin and Leia makes you as the viewer realize that the filmmakers didn't have the technology when they shot the original trilogy. The effects in "A New Hope" were good but nothing like how they are in "Rogue One."
One other thing I really enjoyed about the film is and I now have to warn you spoiler alert; is the fact that all of the main characters die at the end. It was an ending tat made the most sense. Think back to "A New Hope" the part where they're talking at the base going over the death star plans determining it's weakness. There was the line that said "many people died delivering these plans to us." Make sense! Along with that Star Wars has always been about raising the stakes. And has always been a dangerous world where people die. But with that Star wars has also been about hope which is the main theme in Rogue One. Hope is the theme that makes the whole franchise come full circle.
If you like anything Star Wars then you will enjoy watching Rogue One. You don't have to watch any of the episodes to understand the events of the film. Though it helps, it is not necessary. If you need a film to watch on your day off then I would recommend Rogue One: A Star Wars Story it's worth the watch.
-Katiejatforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
May the forth be with you!
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
For this review I am going to take you to a galaxy far far away. Okay you can stay in your bedroom I was just kidding anyway. But I had to say that, I know corny but sometimes corny is fun. And from what I just said and by the title of this post than you all know what movie this review will be about. So since you all already know let's just get started with the review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Unlike the episodes which are all connected by the same characters and continuing plot lines Rogue One is a side story with brand new characters and a separated story that takes place between episode three "Revenge of the Sith" and episode four "A New Hope." So it's not completely separate from the episodes, it does connect to them just a little bit. But for the most part it's a side story of a widely huge franchise. For me it was a wise decision to have the story take place before the original trilogy because it was it put the beginning into perspective. For example Rogue One really makes you realize just how much of a bad ass Princess Leia is. I mean when you see Vader slice everyone with one wave of his saber and you heat Leia basically tell him to go f*** himself. You can't help but to think that's one tough chick. The first time I watched the original trilogy I love Princess Leia because she was the only main female character that has any story. And the fact that she was a bad ass. Princess Leia was a character that could hold her own to any male character and Rogue One shows off the essence of Princess Leia.
Another great thing about Rogue One was the CGI effects that added to Grand Master Tarkin and Princess Leia. Especially since both actors are dead and we will never see them again as Tarkin and Leia, so to see them one last time was fantastic even if was someone else physically portraying them. And who knows if technology keeps getting better than filmmakers could make the effects look better than they were in this film. By seeing the CGI on Tarkin and Leia makes you as the viewer realize that the filmmakers didn't have the technology when they shot the original trilogy. The effects in "A New Hope" were good but nothing like how they are in "Rogue One."
One other thing I really enjoyed about the film is and I now have to warn you spoiler alert; is the fact that all of the main characters die at the end. It was an ending tat made the most sense. Think back to "A New Hope" the part where they're talking at the base going over the death star plans determining it's weakness. There was the line that said "many people died delivering these plans to us." Make sense! Along with that Star Wars has always been about raising the stakes. And has always been a dangerous world where people die. But with that Star wars has also been about hope which is the main theme in Rogue One. Hope is the theme that makes the whole franchise come full circle.
If you like anything Star Wars then you will enjoy watching Rogue One. You don't have to watch any of the episodes to understand the events of the film. Though it helps, it is not necessary. If you need a film to watch on your day off then I would recommend Rogue One: A Star Wars Story it's worth the watch.
-Katiejatforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
May the forth be with you!
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them
Hello Everyone,
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
Time for another review and this movie is part of a franchise that has a special place in my heart. And that franchise is the wizarding of Harry Potter. The reason why Harry Potter has a place in my heart is because it got me into reading books. So anything that has to do with that world is going to get me into the theater and get me hooked and interested in the story. Let's begin with the review of the prequel series Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them.
Let me start out saying again that this is a prequel series and place before Harry, Ron and Hermonie so you won't be seeing them but you will be seeing characters that weren't explored instead was just mentioned in the original series. Despite the fact that Fantastic is a spin off series of a huge popular series, it is also a good stand alone film. One of the things I really liked about this movie is that it gives some of the secondary Harry Potter characters s lot of backstory. The characters that were barely seen or maybe only mention, Fantastic Beasts brings them into the light and allows the audience learn more about them. I also liked the fact that it was a prequel and went into more depth about the stories that were introduced in Harry Potter and by doing that it really sets up Harry Potter. So it is a great lead up to a highly popular franchise. And it really raises the stakes for all the characters in both Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter.
Another thing that is nice about the movie is that it takes place in America. If gave us more information about the wizarding world/community in America and how it differs from the wizarding world in the United Kingdom. And J.K. Rowling has stated that there was a wizard school in America so they wouldn't go to Hogwarts which is in London. We actually had gotten a little bit of explanation of other wizarding schools in Goblet of Fire with Dunstrung and Beaubatons which are located in France and Russia. Fantastic Beasts took it a step further and explain about the world across the Atlantic Ocean. By having the film take place in America really expanded the world and maybe got other kid/people interested in the story that maybe at first wasn't. So it open the other the door to a whole new audience.
The cast was fantastic no pun intended and for those of you who haven't seen the movie and may not know there is a awesome cameo that you wouldn't want to miss. So I am not going to give away who it is, I got to leave you with a little mystery to get you want to watch the film. Which is if you think about it is what the movie is about to a degree; mystery. Trying to solve who is responsible for all the chaos and destruction. Fantastic Beasts has all the wonder that Harry Potter has and is a great prequel to a great story.
Though this review may be a little bias meaning that I love Harry Potter as it got me to enjoy reading. But who cares it's still a great flick.
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
Time for another review and this movie is part of a franchise that has a special place in my heart. And that franchise is the wizarding of Harry Potter. The reason why Harry Potter has a place in my heart is because it got me into reading books. So anything that has to do with that world is going to get me into the theater and get me hooked and interested in the story. Let's begin with the review of the prequel series Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them.
Let me start out saying again that this is a prequel series and place before Harry, Ron and Hermonie so you won't be seeing them but you will be seeing characters that weren't explored instead was just mentioned in the original series. Despite the fact that Fantastic is a spin off series of a huge popular series, it is also a good stand alone film. One of the things I really liked about this movie is that it gives some of the secondary Harry Potter characters s lot of backstory. The characters that were barely seen or maybe only mention, Fantastic Beasts brings them into the light and allows the audience learn more about them. I also liked the fact that it was a prequel and went into more depth about the stories that were introduced in Harry Potter and by doing that it really sets up Harry Potter. So it is a great lead up to a highly popular franchise. And it really raises the stakes for all the characters in both Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter.
Another thing that is nice about the movie is that it takes place in America. If gave us more information about the wizarding world/community in America and how it differs from the wizarding world in the United Kingdom. And J.K. Rowling has stated that there was a wizard school in America so they wouldn't go to Hogwarts which is in London. We actually had gotten a little bit of explanation of other wizarding schools in Goblet of Fire with Dunstrung and Beaubatons which are located in France and Russia. Fantastic Beasts took it a step further and explain about the world across the Atlantic Ocean. By having the film take place in America really expanded the world and maybe got other kid/people interested in the story that maybe at first wasn't. So it open the other the door to a whole new audience.
The cast was fantastic no pun intended and for those of you who haven't seen the movie and may not know there is a awesome cameo that you wouldn't want to miss. So I am not going to give away who it is, I got to leave you with a little mystery to get you want to watch the film. Which is if you think about it is what the movie is about to a degree; mystery. Trying to solve who is responsible for all the chaos and destruction. Fantastic Beasts has all the wonder that Harry Potter has and is a great prequel to a great story.
Though this review may be a little bias meaning that I love Harry Potter as it got me to enjoy reading. But who cares it's still a great flick.
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
Monday, May 1, 2017
Doctor Strange
Hello Everyone,
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
Yeah I know its been a while since my last review, the Christmas season was a killer on me. But now is the perfect time for a new review. And by the title, I am sure none of you are surprised that it is a Marvel movie. What can I say I sure love superhero and comic book films. Plus Benedict Cumberbatch is awesome! Alright time to start the review of Doctor Strange.
Disney has done a awesome job on the movies since they bought Marvel. The marvel cinematic universe is entertaining and just altogether fun to watch. And Doctor Strange is no different. Once you see the movie you will see the parallels between Doctor Strange and Thor. Not just with the magic aspect but by the way the characters are similar. At the start of the film both are arrogant, selfish, clueless when it comes to their love interest. Both think they know it all and both come to realize that they really don't know anything at all. Both Strange and Thor go through an event that forces them them to go through an transformation. Thor being exiled to Earth and Strange, the ending of his career as a doctor. And both come out of the transformation as a better man. Both Strange and Thor are fun characters and you want them to succeed. There are many more similarities between Strange and Thor from both be charming to both being willing to sacrifice themselves to protect human kind and the universe. And with that we want more of these two fighting side by side than just the one thirty second ending credit scene that we got.
In my opinion the most impressive feature of this film is the visual effects. The way they were able to show the characters doing magic and going to opposite ends of the world in 0-2 seconds and them battling on buildings twisting and turning was just impressive. Doctor Strange is by for the movie in the entire MCU (marvel cinematic universe) that has the most special effects. And you think when a movie that has to rely so much on special effects that the story will fall flat. But that is not the case with Doctor Strange, the writing was just as compelling as the effects. And much like Captain America: Civil War both the hero and the villain were both right in their own way and that neither of them were wrong. When a movie can make you see the points of view of both the hero and villain, bow that's good writing.
All the actors were fantastic. Benedict Cumberbatch was brilliant as Doctor Strange and I can't wait to see where he goes with the character from here on out. I thought all the other actors were equal to Cumberbatch. The only one I would of like to see more of is Rachael McAdams character. But I like the fact she was able to throw all of Strange's crap back at him. Here's to hoping we get to see more of her in future movies and appearances. One final note just like the Hulk in the Avengers, the caps of levitation was the real hero of the entire film. I loved the cape, it's awesome.
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
Yeah I know its been a while since my last review, the Christmas season was a killer on me. But now is the perfect time for a new review. And by the title, I am sure none of you are surprised that it is a Marvel movie. What can I say I sure love superhero and comic book films. Plus Benedict Cumberbatch is awesome! Alright time to start the review of Doctor Strange.
Disney has done a awesome job on the movies since they bought Marvel. The marvel cinematic universe is entertaining and just altogether fun to watch. And Doctor Strange is no different. Once you see the movie you will see the parallels between Doctor Strange and Thor. Not just with the magic aspect but by the way the characters are similar. At the start of the film both are arrogant, selfish, clueless when it comes to their love interest. Both think they know it all and both come to realize that they really don't know anything at all. Both Strange and Thor go through an event that forces them them to go through an transformation. Thor being exiled to Earth and Strange, the ending of his career as a doctor. And both come out of the transformation as a better man. Both Strange and Thor are fun characters and you want them to succeed. There are many more similarities between Strange and Thor from both be charming to both being willing to sacrifice themselves to protect human kind and the universe. And with that we want more of these two fighting side by side than just the one thirty second ending credit scene that we got.
In my opinion the most impressive feature of this film is the visual effects. The way they were able to show the characters doing magic and going to opposite ends of the world in 0-2 seconds and them battling on buildings twisting and turning was just impressive. Doctor Strange is by for the movie in the entire MCU (marvel cinematic universe) that has the most special effects. And you think when a movie that has to rely so much on special effects that the story will fall flat. But that is not the case with Doctor Strange, the writing was just as compelling as the effects. And much like Captain America: Civil War both the hero and the villain were both right in their own way and that neither of them were wrong. When a movie can make you see the points of view of both the hero and villain, bow that's good writing.
All the actors were fantastic. Benedict Cumberbatch was brilliant as Doctor Strange and I can't wait to see where he goes with the character from here on out. I thought all the other actors were equal to Cumberbatch. The only one I would of like to see more of is Rachael McAdams character. But I like the fact she was able to throw all of Strange's crap back at him. Here's to hoping we get to see more of her in future movies and appearances. One final note just like the Hulk in the Avengers, the caps of levitation was the real hero of the entire film. I loved the cape, it's awesome.
-Katiejayforever
P.S. Stand by for next review!
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