I watched this movie three times in theaters and once more when it could be rented on Amazon. I am obsessed with this movie and here’s why:

1) Lefoo went from being the oddly proportioned sidekick to my favorite character. Josh Gad is my hero. 

2) It is exactly like the Disney version in every way you want it to be AND it is different in ways that you didn’t expect…. and it’s absolutely fabulous! 

3) Adding a backstory to Belle’s Mom and to the servants in the castle made the movie FAR more emotional than I could have ever imagined. I don’t know how Disney did it, but I actually cried twice, and to give you perspective I did NOT cry in the Notebook. 

4) The whole cast is beautiful 

5) The dancing in the bar was better than La La Land. 10 points for Gryffindor! 

6) Being able to listen to the end credit song of Ariane Grande and John Legend singing the Beauty and the Beast duet is enough to justify buying the film. 

Popcorn Rating: 4 popped corns and 1 kernel 

Cheers

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Welp, that is 3 hours of my life that I can never get back. 

I honestly had no expectations for this movie (other than hoping to see Hugh’s hot bod at some point) and yet somehow, even limited expectations, this movie was a colossal disappointment. Hugh Jackman, this Mushu speech is for you “Dishonor! Dishonor on your whole family! Dishonor on your cow!” You are better than this. 

If you haven’t watched it yet, save yourself three hours of regret and just read my super accurate synopsis: 

Act 1: Hugh Jackman aka Logan aka Wolverine is a drunk, working as some sort of glorified Uber driver. He meets a woman who has a mutant child and wants Wolverines help, but, of course, some bad guy is also going after the girl and things get messy. Oh and by messy I mean completely unnecessarily violent. Like Kill Bill unnecessarily violent – it’s comical. 

Act 2: Everyone aside from the four main characters is now dead. The mutant girl needs to go to North Dakota so she can escape to Canada and be free. Don’t ask me how or why Canada equals freedom. My theory has something to do with healthcare, but quite frankly I don’t care enough to do the research. 

Act 3: More people die. Horrible, bloody, ridiculous deaths. The girl and wolverine get to North Dakota. More mutant children are there, and, wait for it, even more people die! Then wolverine (spoiler alert) dies and the kids run to Canada. 

Credits role. You sit there confused as to how this movie got pitched to Hollywood and approved to go into filming. The plot is literally a roadtrip filled with death. This might actually be one of the worst things I’ve seen in a while. I had to watch two episodes of the Office to somewhat try and redeem my evening. 

Popcorn Rating: 1 popped corn 

Literally watch The Office and call it a day. Don’t even bother with this one. 

Best 

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Before we get started, let me break a couple hearts real quick. King Arthur is not a real person. Can we all just get on the same page here historically and understand that King Arthur is a LEGEND – as in a type of MYTH – equivalent to the Greek Gods. If you believe in Zeus then go ahead and believe in King Arthur. You’re a crazy person and enjoy your unstable life. Second, the Legend of the Sword is ALSO a legend – as in a type of MYTH. Are you seeing a pattern?

Hollywood had the Moxy to make a movie that “explained” a legend about a sword that was legendarily used for a legendary person. In short, this movie is a myth about a myth. Meaning that you can’t fact check! That’s what makes this movie great. You can’t actually complain about it. Sure, you can say the acting sucked or the geography was a poor choice, or maybe the fire coming out of Jude Law’s face seemed fake. But quite frankly, Hollywood has the BEST excuse – this movie is a not-real story about a not-real person. boom. roasted.

I mean, who cares that we never meet Guinevere? Why does it matter that the sage is a super creepy 20-something year old that has very indistinct powers? Does it really matter that Arthur’s dad’s name was Uther, and from everything I know about English, that’s NOT a name? No! And why not? Because this movie is next level. It took a legend you thought you knew about and gave it a super crazy, really ridiculous, totally unbelievable twist, and you can’t complain about it because none of it is real.

One last thing I need to mention is that Charlie Hunnam has the body of Hercules (the cartoon character) and Cristiano Ronaldo combined. #yesplease

Popcorn Rating: 4 popped corns

This movie is definitely odd, but the casting is great, and the legend of the sword of the legend of Arthur is basically a judgment free zone. Way to go Hollywood – you found a loophole.

To Uther!

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That’s right. My movie selections have no bounds. Don’t you dare judge – you know that deep down you wish you could find the right excuse to justify watching this movie. Well, after reading this review, I’ll give you just that – an excuse. 

The main reason why I love this movie is because it gives me HOPE! That’s right, this one is up there with all the other inspirationals! It gives me hope that even if I have minimal to no talent, no flare for comedy, and absolutely no ability to act or dance, I could still end up like Demi Lovato. Isn’t that inspiring? Granted, she can sing, but I can hula hoop, so I figure if Disney just comes out with the right Hula Hoop oriented movie – I can be totally famous. 

However, if you eliminate the hope factor, this movie actually has one of the worst on-screen romance pursuits known to man, but because it’s so bad, you have to watch it. It’s like a car accident, you don’t want to be the 100th person to slow down and add to the traffic jam you’ve been sitting in, but you just have to look! It’s human nature! If Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato are attempting to portray their off-screen romance, ON SCREEN, during a Disney film about a competitive singing summer camp – you HAVE to stop and look. Bad accident = irresistible. 

Popcorn Rating: 1 popped corn for the movie, 3 popped corns for the hope it gives society 

1. Call up your best friend 2. Watch it at 9:00am so you can forget about it by the time you go to bed at night 3. Trust me, it will give you hope. 

Truthfully Yours,

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Congratulations! Bill Murray finally plays a character that doesn’t make me want to throw up in my mouth! Kudos, Bill. 

As odd as it is to have George Clooney and Matt Damon in a movie together without them robbing a casino, this movie was quite good. I am a huge sucker for “inspired by true events” or “based on a true story” – even if the movie sucks, if it’s “based on some kind of true thing” I’m captivated! (The one exception being “The French Connection” because it was actually the worst movie I’ve ever seen – see review). 

“The Monument’s Men” is basically about the men who went out during World War II to steal back the stolen art Hitler was collecting. In a nutshell, this movie is about art history nerds becoming war heroes. It’s fabulous. 

In my opinion, because this movie has John Goodman, George, Matt, and Bill – it should really be categorized as a comedy. Actually, now that I think about it, if this was a “comedy based on true events” – then this would have been a MUST SEE for sure! 

I highly recommended this film 1) if you are in a war mood, but don’t want to get emotionally attached to anyone 2) if you like art and 3) if you hate Hitler. In short, this movie should appeal to everyone, you just gotta be in the right mood. 

Popcorn Rating: 4 popped corns 

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Two words: Meryl. Streep. Bow chicka wow wow! 


It is insane how pretty she is in this movie- she is truly a goddess. Unfortunately, this movie is probably the saddest thing I’ve seen since Out of Africa – which, side note, also has a gorgeous Meryl in it PLUS a hunky Robert Redford. Sophie’s Choice has got to be the most depressing, most frustrating, and most life-changing movie you’ll ever watch. 

I know it’s not the most convincing review, but I just want you to know what you’re in for. If you watch this movie you will cry, eat your feelings, and cry some more, but it will also leave you feeling grateful for everything. To put it plainly, since you’re not Sophie – life is awesome! 

Definitely watch this by yourself. Don’t wear make up. Make sure you have Kleenex readily available. 

Popcorn Rating: 4 popped corns and 1 kernel 

Best of luck

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This is hands down one of my favorite movies of all time. I don’t know if it’s because Gwyneth Paltrow is goals or if it’s because I secretly wish I could live two lives, but whatever it is, this movie never gets old. 

Without spoiling the plot here are a few things you can look forward to before watching:

1) Gwyneth Paltrow shows us how to have a successful break up hair cut

2) James is the most attractive unattractive main character 

3) Having an accent really does make you more handsome 

4) All it takes is catching the tube on time and your life can change for the better 

Isn’t that a comforting thought? That one tiny every day move, like catching a train, can be all that it takes to have you meet the man of your dreams and start a new life? How marvelous! 

Popcorn Rating: 5 popped corns 

Don’t watch this if you just started dating someone, if you don’t like Monty Python, or if you like the name Lydia. 

Enjoy

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Yikes. Talk about really getting the short end of the stick. Emily Blunt just can’t catch a break.

First off, I appreciate the fact that the film crew is trying to make you feel as drunk as Emily feels in this film, but…..actually I don’t appreciate that. It was terrible. I legit felt nauseous most of this movie. Wasn’t Cloverfield enough people? Why must we get THAT in character? I’m not being paid millions for this role – let me sit in soberness in peace! If she’s having alcohol issues, let’s just watch and judge like normal people.

Secondly, this plot was nuts. Women are cray cray and husbands suck. Well, not all husbands. But, this husband – wow. I don’t wanna spoil too much, but that ending was just about as satisfying as the end of Shawshank.

Now that I think about it, those two movies have so many parallels!

1- main character is in the wrong place at the wrong time

2- main character witnesses a terrible thing and is blamed for it

3- main character tries to make the best of the situation but all attempts at being helpful only resulting in more turmoil

4- when the truth finally comes out, the main character is one step ahead for the first time

5- all the bad guys get what’s coming to them

#samemovie

Warnings: This movie is dark. You will probably get physically ill (thanks film crew). You won’t watch it a second time, so make the first (and only) time worth it.

Popcorn Rating: 3 popped kernels 

Cheers

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YOU GUYSSSSS!! Aside from the fact that the title of this movie is horrendous – this film is nothing short of Amaze-balls. 

I, for real, watched this movie three times in a row. First, by myself, then with my sister, and then by myself again- three days in a row. I could not get enough!

First off, Emily Blunt is magical and her character is fantastic. Second, Ewon McGregor is the cutest, nerdiest, borderline uncomfortable fish enthusiast you’ll ever see. Their chemistry is adorable and the entire film is ridiculous and wonderful. 

You must Must MUST watch this film. I don’t want to spoil anything because it’s THAT good. 

Again, I know the title sucks. You just have to get over it. It would actually be better if you just used the acronym SFITY- cause at least there’s some mystery to that non-word. Just go rent it now. 

Popcorn Rating: 5 popped corns 

This is real

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New year, new me! I’m gonna be critiquing new/old/unpopular/popular/great/terrible movies from now on! The flood gates have opened! Also, by “New Year” I mean “new school year” – because my life is and has only ever revolved around the fiscal year timeline. The “calendar year” is a myth, and my life is scheduled based on Homecoming week, thanksgiving, Christmas, Presidents’ Day, spring break, Prom and graduation. (Insert sarcastic thumb up emoji).

So, since the new school year is just around the corner, I’m taking full advantage of my last few weeks of freedom and trying to cram in as many movies I can. I’ve had a few fabulous themed “re-run” days – these usually involve picking one actor/actress and binge watching their best and worst movies. I find that this method really helps me understand the emotional and mental state of some of these famous untouchables.

For example, the other day I did a John Cusack day – talk about an “untouchable”, amiright? Going from pining for the popular girl in school with a boom box, to pretending to love dogs with Diane Lane, and then being the destiny-loving, hard romantic in Serendipity…..he’s had quite the career! Can’t wait to see what John will do next ya know? It’s a real wait and see.

Well, back to this post. Dunkirk. The movie was pretty good, but the best part was by far the editing! Having the “one week”, “one day”, and “one hour” sequences layered on top of each other was nothing short of brilliant. I think that was far more impressive than any of the acting/effects in the movie. Overall there were two major things I learned from this film:

1) Anyone that survived Dunkirk was the luckiest person ever

2) Learning how to swim needs to be everyone’s #1 priority

I do believe that this is one of the best films of 2017 – predicting a few Golden Globe/Academy wins. It is engaging, smart, and based on a true event, so it obviously tugs at the heartstrings. I definitely recommend checking this movie out if you’re in a war film/anti-Germany mood. It definitely won’t leave you disapppinted. However it might deter you from visiting a beach anytime soon. You’ve been warned.

Popcorn Rating: 3 popped corns, 1.5 kernels (Harry Styles is the reason for the extra .5)

Truthfully Yours

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