After viewing the trailer for this film, I still wasn’t sure what the movie was about. The trailer seemed messy and left me unsure of what to expect. However, when I got into the film, I really enjoyed my viewing experience. The story is set in a suburban fantasy world, and all the different creatures…
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
I was finally able to see this film when it was released on Amazon Prime. This was a film that I tried to find tickets to for the limited showing in theaters but they were sold out the second they were posted. I really enjoyed the first film and I enjoy most of Kevin Smith’s…
The Invisible Man
This film was one I was looking forward to seeing as it is a modern take on a classic movie monster. The Invisible Man is one of those characters and films that took cinema to new heights. However, I was worried that the film would be too on the nose as the trailers appeared to…
Sonic The Hedgehog
This movie had some really bad press right out of the gate. They had to go back and redo the entire look of Sonic after the first trailer had dropped. Thankfully they did because the final look of Sonic was so much better and really brought this character to life. Walking into the theater, I…
Birds of Prey
This film was one I was skeptical about because of the trailers and marketing. In the trailers, Birds of Prey appeared to be a film that was all over the place and messy. The trailers each showed very different tones from the first to the last. So, I went into the film with my expectations…
Bad Boys for Life
Bad Boys for Life is another great installment to the franchise. It does well with keeping the same tone as its predecessors, as well as providing some new life into the film. The film relies heavily on the chemistry of Martin Lawrence and Will Smith. If you are a fan of the franchise this is…
Just Mercy
This film was filled with so much heart and soul. Going into the theater, I was wondering how it was going to go as none of the marketing made me feel like I absolutely had to see the film. Well, it turns out that Just Mercy is a great film inspired by a true story. …
Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker
I had low expectations of this film after the experience I had with Star Wars: The Last Jedi. I felt that there were plot points that were set up in The Force Awakens that were completely ignored and some that were actually negated. It was a big task for J.J. Abrams to come back in…
Cinema Wise Holiday List 2019
Happy Holidays Everyone! We here at Cinema Wise have complied a list of the best holiday movies to get you through the season. In addition we will include the video of our time compiling the list for your viewing entertainment. All of us here at Cinema Wise wish you a Happy Holiday. We hope you…
Knives Out
Judging by the trailer, Knives Out seems to have a Clue feeling to it. However, instead of being upfront and over the top with comedy, it just peppers it in as needed. It is a classic plot of a who done it. The tone is very different than what is portrayed in the trailers and…
The Good Liar
The Good Liar is a film that is paced very slowly and is dialog driven, but will keep you interested from the opening to the close. The story lies heavily on the performances of its 2 leads in Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren. The film follows a con man as he works his next job….
Terminator: Dark Fate
The general movie-going audience is probably done with this franchise after being burnt by the last couple outings. The franchise as a whole has had a hard time finding what direction they want to take their property. I believe that Terminator: Dark Fate is a step in the right direction. The film takes it back…
Doctor Sleep
Doctor Sleep picks up where The Shining left off and we see what happens to Danny Torrance after the events of The Shining and into his adult life. Danny comes across a young girl and a haunting tale begins. While the story mostly revolves around his run in with a Cult known as The True…
Zombieland: Double Tap
Zombieland: Double Tap is 10 years after the first film and you jump right back into the world without missing a beat. The mix of comedy in the genre is pitch perfect while expanding the story in a way that feels natural and progressive to an overall story. The film is funny and has a…
Gemini Man
Gemini Man is a call back to the classic 90’s action film. The story is pretty straight forward but still interesting and keeps your attention throughout the whole film. The movie plays to its strength in relying on the charm and wit of its leading man Will Smith. The film uses de-aging technology and throughout…
It Chapter Two
It Chapter 2 was probably the most anticipated movie of the year for Cinema Wise. This conclusion was a must see after the first film. After the release of the first trailer this film looked like it was going to expand and exceed its predecessor. However, this is not the case and lives up to…
Angel Has Fallen
This film is exactly what you expect. It’s an action movie that is just right down the middle. The movie has some great action and the plot is something we have seen multiple times before. However, it is done well and worth the viewing whether or not you are a fan of the series. There…
The Peanut Butter Falcon
Lately I have been disappointed in most of the films I have been seeing. That is not the case with Peanut Butter Falcon. This is a great film. It is such a simple story that drives the film along at a great pace and keeps your interest the entire time. In addition, it makes you…
Ready Or Not
Ready or Not was a movie that I had seen the trailer for and thought – this will either be really good or really bad. As a result, I let some time pass by to see if I heard any positive or negative chatter. I went in to the film with an open mind and…
Good Boys
I really thought this film was going to be great and have a little more than dick and ass jokes. I was wrong. The film relies on these jokes heavily. Despite the elementary humor, there are also some really sweet moments that could have made the movie better if they were presented just a little…
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
I remember reading these books when I was in elementary school. The library was always out of these books so you would have to put your name on a waiting list and wait for your turn. This film has a lot of nostalgia for me. Going into this film, I was excited to see what…
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
The best part of the Fast and the Furious gets an outing of their own. This is new breath blown yet again into a dying franchise. With all of the drama and bickering that has plagued the cast these past couple years, it’s nice to see something positive come out. Hobbs and Shaw is the…
Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood
Well, I’m not the biggest Quentin Tarantino fan. His films seem to be big hits or big misses for me. This film was one I was interested in for the simple fact of an amazing cast and it has the mansion murders involved. Well, the film just seemed to have no idea what the story…
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