Category: Movies 2019

6.5/10 What looked to be the first real “Oscar bait” type film of 2019 has some impressive elements to admire but overall is very underwhelming and will not be a part of the Oscar conversation this winter. I haven’t read the acclaimed book upon which this film is based but after the film ended I … Continue reading #81 Film in 2019: The Goldfinch

2.5/10 “IT: Chapter Two” was my 7th most anticipated film of 2019 and the first installment was the best horror film of 2017. I was so excited for this movie and this is probably the most disappointed I have been in a movie theater all year. Before I explain why this is possibly the biggest … Continue reading #80 Film in 2019: IT: Chapter Two

8.5/10 When the trailer and title of this film came to my attention, it looked like a film that wasn’t my cup of tea and that didn’t spark much of my interest. However, after a recommendation from a fellow film lover that I trust and the good word of mouth I had been hearing, I … Continue reading #79 Film in 2019: The Peanut Butter Falcon

6.5/10 Based on a fascinating true story, “The Farewell” is at its best when we get up close and personal with the relationships this film establishes, particularly between a granddaughter (Awkwafina) and her grandmother (Shuzhen Zhao). Where this film falters is when director Lulu Wang wastes time on moments for stylistic purposes but don’t forward … Continue reading #78 Film in 2019: The Farewell

1.5/10 With a trailer showcasing an entertaining, funny looking buddy comedy, this ended up feeling like a hate crime to sit through. There is so much wrong with this movie that it is hard to pick where to begin. The obvious flaw is that this is supposedly a comedy, except it isn’t funny and the … Continue reading #77 Film in 2019: Stuber

8/10 The franchise that kicked off the brilliance of Pixar returns with an installment we never knew we needed. I will be honest that I was very hesitant to get behind this film being greenlit since “Toy Story 3” was the perfect ending to the trilogy and I couldn’t think of any reason to bring … Continue reading #76 Film in 2019: Toy Story 4

2/10 Some games are meant for kids; like hide and go seek, for example. Despite this movie being aimed at adults due to its R rating, this is like an actual game of hide and seek for anyone over the age of seven…excruciating to get through. The premise is ridiculous and silly but at the … Continue reading #75 Film in 2019: Ready or Not

2/10 Before I even get to the review of this equivalent of a turtle choking on plastic straws, let me point out how the movie’s title is a complete farce. This movie has absolutely nothing to do with the first “47 Meters Down” (which I also reviewed on this site) so to use the title … Continue reading #74 Film in 2019: 47 Meters Down: Uncaged

7/10 Based off of a book series comprised of…scary stories, this film mostly achieves what it sets out to do and is a surprisingly fun time at the theater. Before I get into what worked with this film, let’s start with what didn’t. Despite having the word “scary” in its title, this film isn’t very … Continue reading #73 Film in 2019: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

3/10 After a seven-year break from the previous film in this franchise, the “Men in Black” series returns but without the fun or chemistry that made two of the three original trilogy’s films so appealing. There are lots of problems with this movie. Tessa Thompson, whom is a very talented actress plays a Mary Sue, … Continue reading #72 Film in 2019: Men in Black: International