Rating: Half-Full

Genre: Sci-fi/action/drama

Studio: Paramount/Skydance/New Republic pictures

Cast: Christ Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, J. K. Simmons, Betty Gilpin, Sam Richardsonand Edwin Hodge

Director: Chris McKay

Writer: Zach Dean

Producers: Jules Daly, David ellison, Dana Goldberg, David S. Goyer, Don Granger and Adam Kolbrenner

Music by: Lorne Balfe

Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, language and some suggestive references 

Release Date: 07/02/21

Favorite Character: James Daniel “Dan” Forester jr

Tagline: N/A

Quote: “I know it seems pretty bad. If there’s one thing the world needs right now it’s scientists, we cannot stop innovating.”- James Daniel “Dan” Forester jr

Fun Facts: Like a bunch of movies, This one was supposed to get a theatrical release but went to Amazon Prime instead due to COVID-19.

Most of the actors had to go through weapon training for the film.

Summary: A father has been drafted to travel to the future to fight the aliens that threatened human life.

The Review: Loud, crazy action and Chris Pratt’s kickass performance really make this viewing enjoyable, but not too enjoyable.

Rating: Full

Genre: Superhero, action, drama

Studio: Marvel Studios

Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, O-T Fagbenle, Olga Kurylenko, William Hurt, Ray Winstone and Rachel Weisz

Director: Cate Shortland

Writers: Ned Benson, Eric Pearson and Jac Schaeffer

Based on: Marvel comics

Producer: Kevin Feige

Music by: Lorne Balfe

Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence/action, some language and thematic material

Release Date: 07/09/21

Favorite Character: Alexei Shostakov

Tagline: She’s done running from her past.

Quote: “The truth rarely makes sense when you omit key details.”- Yelena Belova

Fun Facts: The movie was set between ‘Captain America: Civil War’ and ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

Scarlett Johansson asked her husband to rehearse the lines with her but he refused because he doesn’t want to be spoiled.

In the movie, Natasha watches ‘Moonraker’ which foreshadows the climax.

Director Neil Marshall had interest in directing the movie but Marvel is actually looking for female directors.

Summary: A russian Spy, on the run, reunites with her family in order to free the other Black Widows from the Red Room. 

The Review: The long anticipated solo film really brings action and punches to the audience although the movie isn’t in the top 5 best Marvel movies.

Rating: Overflowing

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Musical

Studio: Warner Bros

Cast: Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gregory Diaz IV and Jimmy Smits

Director: Jon M. Chu

Writer: Quiara Alegria Hudes

Based on: a musical by Quiara Alegria Hudes and Lin-Manuel Miranda

Producers: Quiara Alegria Hudes, Anthony Bregman, Mara Jacobs, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Scott Sanders

Music by: Alex Lacamoire, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Bill Sherman

Rated: PG-13 for some language and suggestive refrences

Release Date: 06/10/21

Favorite Character: Usnavi de la Vega

Tagline: Turn up the volume on your dreams

Quote: “Best days of my life.”- Usnavi de la Vega

Fun Facts: Filming some numbers was miserable as they have to film it in three digit weather and there are other things that make filming a nightmare.

There are many broadway references in the film.

Summary: In the Washington Heights in New York City, a convenience store worker dreams of a better life.

The Review: The film adaptation of Lin-Manual Mirenda’s will get you up, and thanks to the fantastic story, the representative of the latino culture and dance numbers, it makes Washington Heights look fun.

Rating: Half-Full

Genre: Live Action/CG animation, Family, Comedy

Studio: Columbia Pictures

Cast: Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson, David Oyellowo, Elizabeth Debicki, Lennie James, Margot Robbie and James Cordon

Director: Will Gluck

Writers: Patrick Burleigh and Will Gluck

Based on: a book by Beatrix Potter

Producers: Catherine Bishop, Will Gluck, Jodi Hildebrand and Zareh Nalbandian

Music by: Dominic Lewis

Rated: PG for some rude humor and action

Release Date: 06/11/21

Favorite Character: Thomas McGregor

Tagline: The Garden was small potatoes

Quote: “I’m gonna live forever!”- Cottontail

Fun Fact: Daisy Ridley was replaced by Aimee Horne as the voice of Cottontail

Summary: In the big city, Peter Rabbit joins a gang for a heist at the farmers market and gets more than he bargains for.

The Review: Peter Rabbit 2 has a fun cast and not bad of the writing but it is unnecessary for the sequel to happen, especially the movie that is based on a classic book.

Rating: Empty

Genre: Horror, thriller

Studio: Warner Bros/New Line Cinema/Atomic Monster Productions

Cast: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ruarri O’Connor, Sarah Catherine Hook and Julian Hilliard

Director: Michael Chaves

Writers: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and James Wan

Based on: a true event

Producers: Peter Safran and James Wan

Music by: Joseph Bishara

Rated: R for terror, violence and some disturbing images

Release Date: 06/04/21

Favorite Character: Arne Cheyenne Johnson 

Tagline: The Demonic case that shocked America

Quote: “Sometimes it’s better to keep the genie in the bottle.”- Ed Warren

Fun Fact: This is the first Conjuring movie NOT to be directed by James Wan (The spinoffs doesn’t count).

Summary: The Warrens investigate a murder which the suspect claimed he was possessed.

The Review: Unfortunately, the two Warren duo return makes the third Conjuring film demonstrate that the franchise is starting to weaken out, like the demon is starting to weaken by holy water.