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Atlas movie: Jennifer Lopez ready for battle.
MOVIE

Atlas

May 28, 2024
age 13+

AI Story That Kicks

I like the opposite views in the story. The only criticism I have is that Jennifer’s character is too extreme.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Movie Poster: Four of the ministry wield their weapons in front of a fiery explosion
MOVIE

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

April 27, 2024
age 14+

Best Guy Ritchie Movie

It is by far the best Guy Ritchie movie yet. I would say that this movie should be up for awards. There are only two swear words in the entire film. The violence is appropriate for the story and not over the top.

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Civil War Movie Poster: A close-up of The Statue of Liberty's torch
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Civil War

May 28, 2024
age 15+

Raises Important Questions

I found the premise promising and the questions intriguing. I wish that there was an actual position taken.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Movie Poster: The Ghostbusters face the Brooklyn bridge, with monsters above them
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

March 28, 2024
age 12+

Bustin Makes Me Feel Good

The movie hits the nostalgia button just enough without overdoing it. It is a great family film and is not too scary.

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Movie Poster: Chris Hemsworth stands, triumphant, behind Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa
MOVIE

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

June 7, 2024
age 15+

Best Prequel Movie

It's a solid prequel that connects to its predecessor better than any other series. If you love Mad Max, then you will love this movie.
Damsel movie poster: Millie Bobby Brown with a sword.
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Damsel

March 9, 2024
age 10+

One Tough Damsel

I love the ironic title of this film. Millie Bobby Brown does a great job of being an intelligent princess. I also find the take on the stepmother to be very refreshing. The movie may scare children under eight years old. If they are not afraid of dragons, then you are good to have them watch it.

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Kung Fu Panda 4 Movie Poster: Po is at the center, in an action pose; the other characters are pictured, smaller, around him
MOVIE

Kung Fu Panda 4

March 9, 2024
age 5+

Po is My Spirit Animal

An incredible story, again! Po is back and grappling with what many of us struggle with in life…how do we move on to the next phase in life? The movie is wholesome and for the entire family. I measure these types of movies by my son’s reaction. He was smiling and laughing the entire time. Yes, we are seeing it again tomorrow.

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Spaceman movie poster: Astronaut walking in a river in a forest
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Spaceman

March 9, 2024
age 14+

Non-Traditional Sci-Fi Story

It is a sci-fi story; however, that is now the film's focus. It is about priorities in life. Often, we diverge from what is most important in life only to realize the thing we are chasing is not essential compared to what we have lost.

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Code 8 Part II Movie Poster: Profile shot of Stephen and Robbie Amell's heads in between two robot cops
MOVIE

Code 8: Part II

May 18, 2024
age 14+

A Solid Sequel

It's a solid sequel to an interesting premise. I recommend it if you enjoy mutant or mutation-type movies.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Movie Poster: King Kong and Godzilla look ready for action, helicopters in foreground
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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

April 6, 2024
age 11+

Monsters Center Stage

it was refreshing to see the monsters interact with one another. less dialog made this a better movie.

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