DOCUMENTARY
RYAN: I love documentaries. And they’re the best when they’re both entertaining and enlightening or educational. This is one of those docs. And it’s a bit maddening too because it’s about real issues and how easily manipulated we are as consumers, as the general public and the like. CAROLINE: Yes some documentaries can really be ..
FAMILY
RYAN: This is a new animated family film from Dreamworks and I had really low expectations because the trailer skewed really juvenile and looks like it might not hold the interest of the adults in the audience, but I’m happy to report it’s better than expected. I found it quite touching with comedy and a ..
ACTION
RYAN: It’s the sequel to Divergent and prequel to Allegiant Parts 1 and 2 – and I liked the first one better and the things I liked best about this movie are the things that harkened back to the first film – the simulations, effects and action. That’s where this movie really soars. KIM: Yes the action is fabulous. ..
FAMILY
RYAN: It’s the live action adaptation of Disney’s 1950 animated classic Cinderella and it did not disappoint! In fact, it may do for fairy tale movies what Marvel has been doing for superhero films. It’s really taken to the next level. Disney’s been doing them for the last few years with Alice in Wonderland, Oz the Great and ..
DRAMA
RYAN: Wild Tales was an Oscar nominee in the Best Foreign Language Film category. It’s from Argentina in Spanish with subtitles and it’s such an amazing movie I can barely stand it. I was shaken to the core watching this movie. It’s the kind of film that wakes you up and makes you feel more alive. CAROLINE: ..
COMEDY
RYAN: This movie has the second worst title of a film, ever. It’s just so long and awkward. I really disliked the first one. I give it a “Skip It” rating because I didn’t connect with it. I like this one better. As much as I wasn’t into the first one, there’s now familiarity with the characters and ..
DOCUMENTARY
RYAN: This new documentary is not only great storytelling, but fantastic commentary about a crucial time in world history. All of the politics and drama between the Russia and the way it related to the rest of the world, is encapsulated in this film, uncovering insights of their winning national hockey team. CAROLINE: Whoa – ..
HORROR
RYAN: As if you couldn’t tell by the movie poster, this is a horror film and I’m actually pleasantly surprised by it because normally these movies are cheesy and not scary or smart. this is by no means the best scary movie but it’s better than the average horror movie that comes out. KIM: We’ve ..
DRAMA
RYAN: Musicals are one of my favorite genres and I’m loving how Anna Kendrick is emerging as a modern movie musical star! This is a great showcase for her voice and her depth as an actress. CAROLINE: God do you remember the first movie we saw her in? The musical Camp… she was a scene ..
ACTION
RYAN: The trailers for Kingsman looked super energetic and exciting and I was looking forward to this and whoa! It did not disappoint. This is one of my favorite movies! It’s so fantastic it just fired on all cylinders. I’m on such a high after seeing it. I can’t wait to see it again and ..
DRAMA
RYAN: I’m overwhelmed by the love and generosity of Joy Bach who has donated $250 to the ABCD (After Breast Cancer Diagnosis) Charity as the highest bidder to guest review this film with me. Thank you Joy. You’re a hero. We just saw Fifty Shades of Grey, one of the most buzzed about movies of the year. ..
ACTION
RYAN: This is the new epic, sci fi, adventure, fantasy film with a dash of romance; I think it’s actually the first in a new genre – the sci fi chick flick! I can’t think of another one. But It’s here and I loved it. And I’m thrilled to be joined in this review by ..
