Pet Sematary

So I watched both #PetSematary films. The original was scary, but the remake is WAY MORE terrifying.

Reason being: set up. The set up for the original is non-existent. We get into it and bam we're in the thick of it. The set up for the remake is absolutely inhumane. I BAWLED in this movie like real tears but the writers got me so attached to a character. Such a brilliant way to do this. 

I won't give away spoilers but it's not scary, it's beyond creepy, this movie is terrifying. It gets into your head as you know the difference between what clearly is right and wrong, but you get sucked into the debate of the characters. And Church is a much bigger role in the movie which adds to the terror. They did pay homage to the original version in the remake, but still the remake is better.

I will say Jason Clarke was the Miko Hughes of this version. Miko's Gage was the STAR of "Pet Sematary." Jason's Louis was the star of the new version. 

VERY well done. Add this to the list of movies better than the original. This movie is easily 5 stars out of 5!

Us

I HATED "Us." I will give it 2 stars based on the performances of the actors. 

It's the story of how doppelgängers want to take over our lives. The deeper meaning is we are never satisfied with our place in the world. The execution of said moral was HORRENDOUS!

Why did I despise this so much? Because it was cliched. Running up the stairs instead of the front door, keeping VERY dark secrets, The slow crawl away from killers, the pleading, and the dialogue was atrocious. 

The thing I loved about "Get Out" is that it transcended typical horror movie bs. Not this movie. In a movie made for a black cast, white actors could've played. Why bring up race? Because we as black ppl are always told we talk in movie theaters and describe what we would do if we were the victims. Nothing at all new came out of "Us." I do not recommend this movie at all.

Triple Frontier

Um I don't even know what to say. This was a movie about guys written by guys. It was so stereotypically chauvinistic the only thing missing was naked girls...like Den of Thieves. I honestly do not even know what the point of this movie was. 

To rate this would be like rating McDonald's food...you know it's not good for you, but you can't stop going back. But what pisses me off about this movie is that this RIDICULOUSLY talented cast (some Oscar winners and nominees) signed on for this POS. 

The mission was for a band of out of work Army buddies to go the South America, steal money from a major drug dealer, and book the hell out. They would be doing a service by putting him into a dirt nap. Of course things don't go smoothly. 

I will give it 2 stars and be done with it. The characters were unlikeable, the plot was dumb, and the execution of said plot made no sense whatsoever. It was like watching a video game...a bad one.

Captive State

So here's my review of the 4 star movie "Captive State:" Aliens invade the planet, they set up closed zones around major cities, each city has Legislators (Aliens), and the police force in Chicago, IL are trying to be the ones to make first contact and blow their ship up.

John Goodman is a Chicago cop, Vera Farmiga is a prostitute with a past to John, and Ashton Sanders is an unknowing revolutionary figure. Oh and Machine Gun Kelly is surprisingly a good actor...again (check him out in Bird box).

I know it IS a lot better than it sounds. I don't give away spoilers so I tried to keep it as basic as possible. If you're into sci-fi you'll like this. Trust me.

Captain Marvel

One of my fave Marvel movies. "Captain Marvel" isn't the typical superhero movie. What I love about it is that it doesn't follow an actual formula. As far as special effects it's not revolutionary, but the story is great. The acting is top-notch. No spoilers, but worth me going to see it a second time! Easily 5 stars out of 5. Keep reading...

Free Solo

One of the best documentaries I've ever seen...having just won the Oscar for best documentary. 5 stars out of 5.

"Free Solo" is the story of Alex Honnold, an on the spectrum free soloist aka mountain climber without gear, as he attempts the impossible: climbing El Capitan at Yosemite.

This year long journey changes Alex as a person. It's sweet and fun to watch and scary as hell. Even though you KNOW this is real and not a Hollywood production, you almost think "that didn't happen." But it did.

Once Upon A Deadpool

"Once Upon A Deadpool" is a hard no. The PG-rated version of "Deadpool 2" takes the bite outta the entire heart of the movie. 3 stars out of 5.

The Front Runner

I WAS BORED!!!!!! 

2 stars out of 5. Hugh's performance was superb, but that's it. #HatedIt

Mary Queen of Scots

Boring movie. I fell asleep and probably should rewatch. So far 2 stars out of 5.

I wish I had more to say, but ugh....

Greta

Easily 5 stars out of 5.

"Greta" is a wonderfully creepy movie where Isabelle Huppert plays Greta, a woman whom Chloe Grace Moretz (Frances) returns her black purse to which was left on the train. Unfortunately Frances gets more than what she bargained for as Greta turns psychotic. 

The movie is about loss and how when we are at our most vulnerable we make obviously dumb decision simply to cure the grief.

Acting, writing, direction were awesome; I wish Isabelle would get nominated for an Oscar. Loved this movie.