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4/22/23
This is by far the best DCOM I’ve seen in a really long time. It was refreshing to see actual young adults playing high schoolers and Disney’s choice to make it TV-14 made it feel more realistic for the subject of the movie. While the story is cheesy and cringe worthy at moments, shockingly I found myself genuinely laughing out loud a number of times. All of the typical YA/high school/rom-com tropes are there but well executed and overall a lot of fun. I didn’t expect enjoy this movie nearly as much as I did, but I’m a sucker for YA rom-coms and anything with Payton Elizabeth Lee.


3/23/23

This was the most heartwarming movie I think I’ve ever seen. It’s equal parts hilarious and touching and gets its message across without shoving too much in your face. I love that this movie laughs at people's ignorance about people with disabilities while also educating them and showing that they are regular people who were just born a little different. The story is simple yet enjoyable and the character development is just great to watch unfold.


4/13/2023

SIGH.

I wanted to love this movie so so bad, which is why I gave it a 3 and 1/2 after my first watch. I defended this movie to people who said it was bad and I genuinely believed there was hope for a sequel.

Upon rewatching, the love that young Alexis had for the early 2000s power rangers was crushed by this mediocre remake. I now realize I was so blinded by my excitement for the movie and my love for the character Billy I ignored what my friends had been trying to tell me all along.

This movie is not good. Billy is easily, in my opinion, the best part of this movie and the only likable character. The casting was a miss for most of the rangers, the dialogue was super cheesy, and the go go power rangers theme was REALLY shoehorned in there. Above all else, this movie just took itself way too seriously. If you’re not a power rangers fan don’t even bother watching.

2 stars


2/28/23

There were too many moments where I couldn’t tell if I was supposed to cry from laughter or sadness. It felt really gory just for the sake of being gory. I get it, it’s a bear high on cocaine what more do you expect other than it going on a murderous rampage. I feel like this would’ve been better if they leaned all in on the horror OR the comedy because clearly, they can’t do both well. Nothing about this movie was particularly enjoyable. There were a few moments that genuinely made me laugh but there were not enough of those moments for me to recommend the movie, want to see it again, or even say I enjoyed it.


3/21/23

I loved the first Shazam. I know the movie as a whole isn’t great and it definitely has its flaws but compared to the other nonsense DC was releasing at the time I thought it was amazing.

Going into the sequel I was just ready to laugh and have a good time. For the most part, I got that but the good times were clouded by a cluttered story. The villain(s) felt all over the place, there was a lot of new information and Shazam's backstory to follow and the storyline with Billy didn’t feel as personal as it could have. Overall there was just a lot to digest in 2 and 1/2 hours. BUT it is really fun and entertaining so I’d give it a watch.

PS. Trailers are getting out of hand, I would’ve loved the cameo at the end had it not been spoiled for me days before :/


January 29, 2017
I've seen this movie 4 times, and every time without fail I've felt the same wonderful combination of happiness and sadness. The first time I saw this movie while watching the opening scene I was expecting it to be the same old traditional musical, which I don't really like, but boy was I wrong. I love that the first half of the movie is basically a love letter to the old musical, they're cliché and a bit unrealistic but still so beautiful. The fact that the opening scene was shot in one take makes me love it even more, it flows together so flawlessly just thinking about it makes me smile. All the musical numbers flow into the storyline beautifully, they fit like puzzle pieces and don't make you feel like "oh now they're singing again". The music in the movie is also amazing, Justin Hurwitz is officially one of my favorite composers. Personally, I feel there are 3 main characters in this story: Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), Mia (Emma Stone), and the music. I consider the music a character because of how impactful its presence is when they use it and when they don't use you notice it, how could you not, and it does this without completely taking you out of the movie. Then there's the ending of this movie... without going into spoilers, I don't think I've ever been so okay to not get what I wanted at the end of this story. I could go on and on about this movie forever but in final words, Ryan and Emma, AMAZING, fit their roles perfectly. I feel this movie just did everything right and thank you Damien Chazelle.


December 19, 2016
I chose to see this over Rouge One, call me crazy but it was worth it! Manchester by the Sea is probably my favorite movie of 2016. This movie was equally sad and funny and just overall beautiful. The end had me really confused and a little angry at first but after letting it settle in my brain I could not stop thinking about it. While watching the movie having the flash backs in the middle had me a little confused but of course at the end of the movie it all made sense. Overall I thought this is movie was amazing, I don't know if I can watch it again because some parts are just too sad to see multiple times but I'm willing to suffer through it. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone who is interested in seeing it you will not regret it.


OMG The Hunger Games was sooo good :D
I just wish they had stuck to the book alittle more and no focous on the begining so much and more on the train and the GAMES part of the movie..... any way it was really good i think EVERYONE should
go see this amazing movie! if u already have go see it again!! i saw it a second time!!soooo go watch!however there is alot of blood but it is not that bad... the mutts were kinda kool and kinda scary but it was very action packed so go seee the amazing film if u have not already or even if u have!
well talk to u later world, Movie Lover out peace!
so mutch better the second time


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