Support The Girls

Plot:

Lisa (Regina Hall), the general manager of a Hooters like sports bar, finds her optimism tested over the course of one long, strange day. 

I hadn’t heard of this movie until maybe a week or two ago. I’m glad the film club showed it because it’s actually a solid film with a great cast led by Regina Hall. It’s a simple dramedy and honestly not a whole lot happens. But what really draws you it is these characters who feel like actual people. 

You can tell it was made for next to nothing but it looks fine and is competently shot. They made the most with what they had. 

My only real complaints are the editing could’ve been tighter. Some scenes go on for just a bit too long. Also, the movie just kind of ends. 

Do I recommend it? Absolutely. Maybe not at full price but if you’re looking for something to do on an afternoon with friends check it out. 

My Rating: 7/10

Glass

Plot:

David Dunn (Bruce Willis) uses his special abilities to track down Kevin (James McAvoy)- a man with 24 personalities. Sequel to both Unbreakable and Split. 

Pros:

•Solid performances by the three main actors, especially James McAvoy. 

•I liked the direction for the most part. M. Night Shyamalan is still in my good graces. 

•If you liked Unbreakable and Split, I’d recommend this. While it’s not quite as good as those two movies it’s worth checking out. It certainly doesn’t deserve a 35% on RT. 

Cons:

•Some MAJOR pacing issues. The movie is just over two hours but it felt longer. 

•Falls apart a bit in the third act. 

•The twist (because of course there’s one) had me rolling my eyes. 

•While I was okay with the ending I can totally see people not liking it.  

•There’s no need to see this in IMAX. Doesn’t add anything to the experience. 

My Rating: 6.5/10

Sorry this review is so short. There’s a lot more I could say about the movie but then I’d be getting into spoilers. 

On The Basis of Sex

Plot:

Based on the true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Felicity Jones) and her struggles for equal rights. 

Pros:

•Felicity Jones gives a really good and believable performance as RBG. 

•I liked Armie Hammer as well. He and Felicity Jones definitely had chemistry. The best part of the movie for me was the relationship between Ruth and Marty. 

•The movie covers the beginning of her career from being a student at Harvard Law to her first big case which was interesting. 

•Nice cinematography 

•If you really want to know about RBG, I highly recommend the documentary from last year. While I enjoyed On The Basis of Sex and recommend it, the documentary goes more in depth and covers her entire career up until the present day. 

Cons:

•Some of the dialogue is a bit rough and cliche. 

•I feel like it tried a bit too hard to be Oscar bait. 

•My only issue with Felicity Jones’ performance was her accent kept going in and out. 

My Rating: 7.5/10

The Guilty

Plot:

Asger Holm (Jakob Cedergren), a police officer assigned alarm dispatch duty, enters in a race against time when he answers a call from a kidnapped woman. 

Pros:

•Wow!!! This was one of the most well made and engaging movies I’ve seen in a long time. My heart was pounding and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Kudos to the director and all involved. It goes to show you that you don’t need a big budget in order to make a good movie. 

•Outstanding performance by Jakob Cedergren. This is a movie I’ve where the entire thing takes place in only two rooms and the majority of it is him talking on the phone. Not too many actors could pull something like this off but he did. 

•So many twists and turns. Some you might seen coming while others will surprise you. Definitely not as predictable as you might think. 

Cons:

•Nothing I can think of. That’s how good the movie is. My only regret is I didn’t see this sooner because it definitely would’ve made my top 10 list. Highly recommended! 

My Rating: 10/10

Welcome to Marwen

Plot: 

Mark Hogancamp (Steve Carrell), a victim of a brutal attack, finds a unique way to help him through his recovery process. 

Pros:

•Steve Carrell does give a good performance. He’s the only reason I’m not giving this movie a MUCH lower rating. Bless his heart, he’s doing his best given the script he has to work with. 

Cons:

•*sigh* Where do I even begin? Everything the reviews have been saying are right. This movie is bad. Really bad. Which is sad because the true story the movie is interesting and tragic. More time should’ve been spent on the real people. Instead you spend a majority of the movie with the dolls and their World War 2 subplot. I’m fine with the dolls being there  to enhance Mark’s story but this was way too much. Very disappointed. 

•Robert Zemeckis just couldn’t resist his hard on for special effects. 

•So fucking offensive in the way they handled PTSD and addiction. 

•Terrible dialog. 

•No offense to Leslie Mann, but her character was one of the worst I’ve seen in awhile. 

•Don’t waste your time with this movie. Instead watch the documentary that’s out there. Haven’t had a chance to see it yet but I’ve heard good things. 

My Rating: 4/10