The Watchers, directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan, is a fabled narrative that oscillates between fantastical whimsy and proposed horrific terror. The film follows Mina (played by Dakota Fanning), a lost soul living in Galway. When her car breaks down in a dense, directionless wood, she stumbles upon a small bunker inhabited by three others: Madeleine […]

Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” is a cinematic behemoth that transcends the typical hero’s journey. Building upon the groundwork laid by its predecessor, this film delivers a gritty, assaulting ambiance that leaves an indelible mark. Let’s delve into its key aspects: Plot and Themes: Character Development: Technical Aspects: Strengths: Weaknesses: Recommendation: Dune: Part Two is […]

In a near-future America divided by militias and fascism, “Civil War” follows four journalists covering the conflict. The film drops viewers into the chaos of New York City, where official government forces clash with violent opposition groups. As the journalists navigate ethical dilemmas, violence, and danger, they grapple with the power of journalism in a […]

In Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie, the beloved characters from the animated series “SpongeBob SquarePants” embark on an adventure to save their underwater home. When Bikini Bottom is mysteriously lifted out of the ocean, Sandy Cheeks and SpongeBob SquarePants journey to Sandy’s home state of Texas. There, they encounter Sandy’s family and face […]

In Mother of the Bride, Lana (played by Brooke Shields), a world-renowned geneticist, discovers that her daughter Emma (Miranda Cosgrove) is marrying RJ (Sean Teale), the son of Will (Benjamin Bratt), the man who broke Lana’s heart in college. The film follows the chaos that ensues as Lana navigates her emotions, family dynamics, and the […]

In “Damsel,” Millie Bobby Brown stars as Elodie, a princess who finds herself in a dire situation. Her land is suffering, and she and her sister Floria (played by Brooke Carter) are down to selling castle drapes for food. When a royal proposal arrives, Elodie reluctantly agrees to become the bride of Prince Henry (Nick […]

Fly Me to the Moon lurches wildly from zippy, retro rom-com to cynical political satire to weighty, remorseful drama and back again. The film follows Kelly Jones (played by Scarlett Johansson), a late-’60s ad executive tasked with selling the space program to the American people. Her transformation from one moment to the next provides the […]

Trap, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, introduces us to Cooper (played by Josh Hartnett), an average guy attending a pop superstar’s concert with his teen daughter. Little does he know that a notorious serial killer, known as The Butcher, is also in the building. The premise sets the stage for suspense and intrigue. Themes and […]

Road House explicitly nods to its Western roots, but it’s more of a cartoonish romp than a gritty drama. The Looney Tunes-esque qualities work in its favor, especially in the first hour. Elwood Dalton (played by Jake Gyllenhaal), a fallen-from-grace fighter, becomes the bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse owned by Frankie (Jessica Williams). The […]

In Nowhere, the latest international Netflix thriller, director Albert Pinto takes us on a gripping journey. The film opens with a clunky prologue set in a dystopian future where women and children are caged and murdered during a refugee crisis. The story then shifts to a single-setting, single-character survival tale. Mia (played by Anna Castillo) […]