Okay, I haven’t posted at all over the past couple of months because work was busy and I had a hectic schedule outside of work too. BUT that doesn’t mean I haven’t been watching movies in the theater. I have some catching up to do. So to get this done the most efficient way possible, I have decided to break the films down into the good, the bad, and the just okay. Let’s start with good.
Mary Poppins Returns (2018) – This follow-up to the 1960s Disney classic was a delight for the eyes and the heart. I enjoyed it a lot. The songs were story appropriate and it catches up with the children from the first movie as adults and needing some additional help with the their own children/niece & nephews. Emily Blunt was a wonderful Mary Poppins and the rest of the cast was fun too including Colin First in a rare villain role. The most anticipated is the return of Dick Van Dyke, and his cameo does not disappoint although it is very brief. She Said Rating: 7 (on a scale of 1 to 10). He Said Rating: Skipped this one.
Escape Room (2019) – I like real escape rooms so this movie intrigued me. What if the escape room was a real life or death situation? The twists and turns in this adventure keep you on your toes. While I don’t like endings that are opened ending, that didn’t detract from the fun ride that was Escape Room. Don’t want to give too much away as the twists are half the fun of this film. I will say though, I know this film isn’t for every one. If you are not a fan of suspense with a touch of horror film to it, this would not be a film for you. She Said Rating: 7 (on a scale of 1 to 10) He Said: We both liked it. Kind of a combo of Saw and The Game but very smartly done. He Said Rating: 7 (on a scale of 1 to 10)
Stan & Ollie (2018) – This is probably the best film we saw this season. The performances of Steve Coogan as Stan Laurel and John C. Reilly as Oliver “Babe” Hardy were wonderful and spot-on. The story follows Laurel & Hardy as the embark on a stage tour in England. While the stage chemistry is still there between these fading stars, old hurts come back to haunt them. The ladies playing their wives were equally impressive and their chemistry rivaled Coogan & Reilly’s. Lovely film suitable for most viewers. She Said Rating: 8.5 (on a scale of 1 to 10) He Said: The best movie I’ve seen in months. Coogan and Riley’s transformation into Laurel and Hardy is nearly flawless. Touching story that moved well. A whole separate movie could have been made about their 2 wives on their own. He Said Rating: 8 (on a scale of 1 to 10)
Now that the good have been updated, up next are the bad films from the past few months.
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