Showing posts with label adventure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label adventure. Show all posts
Thursday, January 2, 2025
![[Review] — WICKED is a Visually Stunning but Erroneous Adaptation](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmYs9WR_HYTUaYarADu2z5axTDkUNFlrDvat4JD1BcTQSklYTXwOC86uZ88-5ssnK2mO6cLP0M3SucXh2BloPW3VMFYqx0wtgM1TzeH9fczztFVqk50Qk-MSYyu3Niua9znQIqnv2NgsinwwNesR7FLVqs3pyzawMqn7GYS6BvQIK5MpIkLIB4247HX_k/s16000/Wicked_AllWindow_800x1200.jpg)
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
![[Review] — MY PENGUIN FRIEND is a Feel-Good Family Film](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3gxCixj5t_UbgGK6-9Bs9QJe9QSsPOsT_T7FpnXSnHKJZWlqz_j_OuOt37hL9wB6EL3NLtp-BOu3C1hY411h2O6GkALDzxPyz-4G034d1y3dGg0dzm3rkh-FVRtMtyFD2BwZJfoFOk5vD97E28Vb_hKZ3wBQqlTEGvQ94QJCv38zqETerYWW7hNeAeeM/w427-h640/MPF_2000x3000.jpg)
MY PENGUIN FRIEND (PG; 97 minutes) is a heartwarming tale of friendship and adventure that captivates viewers with its touching narrative. Scheduled for release on Digital and On Demand platforms by Lionsgate on October 1, this uplifting family film boasts a talented cast including the esteemed Jean Reno, known for his remarkable role in Léon: The Professional, alongside Academy Award nominee Adriana Barraza recognized for her performance in Babel, as well as rising talents Alexia Moyano from The Kingdom and Nicolás Francella from Victoria Small. Directed by David Schurmann, who brings a genuine warmth to the story, and produced by Steven P. Wegner, celebrated for his work on family films like The Garfield Movie and Dolphin Tale 2, MY PENGUIN FRIEND is available for a suggested retail price of $14.99 for Electronic Sell-Through (EST) and at $5.99 on Video On Demand (VOD).
Monday, November 25, 2024
![[Review] — Tom Clancy's SHADOW STATE is Technical-Less Jack Ryan, Jr. Outing](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisrQuc2S2VE0zT0yWI4OwjsuArj2gSUnSgVqorLLmNZf0Tj4XUAA7vbZ1t-6ctJMCfwDNsUR6wNPBWchbD96IuBtHjIt2jppMiaql9bcMDGQuA0kehblOesT9oKqpqpaq4KCs4Rg2JWrdYRB_QWrIYnKPN4GACvo-NLpCruDWUHOYCSb6zvTty_dDLgCc/w420-h640/shadow%20state.png)
What is it about the striking image of a military boat on a book cover that instantly sends a rush of adrenaline through me? There's something inherently thrilling about the connotations of power, strategy, and high-stakes conflict that draws me in.
Monday, November 4, 2024
![[Review] — Clive Cussler's GHOST SOLDIER is an Entertaining Thriller Despite Many Flaws](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyoZxw7uvk61MA00Zq3u99QUJ18ZSgGoI9a6PgXnxe6Oc7OB0IjKAHyzxNsZN7yp_aeSWuoQ900MKyuzh_aLT2puqQPx1iwAiFBdNJaf57YMuMjjFuRHMKGqYTY6YfE2jBpHKUSb3PqlBV3cdTmC-OQtvZkfTbvIjEX2jWKc4EFrdtKQhg8EWbyzReBt4/w424-h640/soldier.jpg)
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
![[Review] — TWISTERS Storms onto 4K ULTRA HD](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF4Y-LtbOo2Yj3hKf8AG_VGqjfuKPZcHxhwRXf9urhHb7CBJO4JspFqV55ggdwqYzo0Fs-OF5HSSRQTxNdPyknEpgk0duEMeN0NdrkhCLmwLhD5TiWh96HUdMi6Ke7pLkdL07hEBi0eoaLg5VFDdQAnHhStvdGDBOOPAyngLhyphenhyphenORBt9sPVH30sFdw6Nuk/w503-h640/191329263921_4k_2d_clr-1.png)
This year's surprise summer blockbuster, TWISTERS, is now available on 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY, and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The "hard-hitting disaster spectacle" (Impulse Gamer) has earned Certified Fresh & Verified Hot designations on Rotten Tomatoes and an A- CinemaScore, making it the best opening ever for a disaster film. TWISTERS is an adrenaline-pumping, thrilling experience that puts you in direct contact with one of nature’s most wondrous and destructive forces. Get the all-American action-packed adventure with exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content featuring the cast and crew when you purchase from participating retailers nationwide, including Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Microsoft Movies & TV.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
![[Review] — BARBARIC: BORN IN BLOOD is a Bloody Good Time!](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1-FlG5mmc85yfjLqnBopBN0nVLEwil_k5KiW1e5IoDUocR0C9trMhuQzuhnRsX_FW2lULXoiRvnw09yEWjXpg9LAMHJiW2-3Zcc_axWjVBOj06Qtf21vL82AbwVWvi48sggYr3i2Qlg_CONCX9M42f9FIGgGCcXblFRZW_bfYKaNLm_8k0NKWMpuHpM/s16000/BARBARIC%20Vol.%204%20Born%20In%20Blood.png)
I am thrilled to host a spot on the BARBARIC Vol. 4: BORN IN BLOOD by Michael Moreci & Nathan C. Gooden Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
Saturday, October 19, 2024
![[Review] — DEATHSTALKER: The Damned Blood is Pure, Bloody Sword & Sorcery](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWhJPq1DHRnnhq0irAyGcQW-GvUKt59n3P5m9klNDxq_-9vG7_uEn_vtH8CQJltbf1udGE4_oPvgzn3Z7wcSp_ZCZfVstw2FIaQzCnlIP3_aD5t5v_oAFfVNrjaTbOZoHCK5flLdyDtMRB4EE9VynyzVMURZU6yS9m2ME8lDojNlbTzMJLryDy4lBBB8/s16000/DEATHSTALKER%20The%20Damned%20Blood.jpg)
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the DEATHSTALKER: THE DAMNED BLOOD by Slash, Tim Seeley, Steven Kostanski, & Jim Terry Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
Saturday, August 17, 2024
![[Review] — "TWISTERS" is a Mindless, Entertaining Popcorn Blockbuster](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6SfRhH7HvtmtCdHn5R-azy9kRimcpmVIb0UPpqqt87SaUIb51ZhkgbOKnRk-qqZBwsPcXCVfqBj-ARJCBl3_zscr4Jplp3j4X1LJdP6aAFfGd6t6PgCS8vT8_43TiS866BY7bZWIY3Vb7iA7YzNalqEMoiu72_jrMqW9_PUUrSjKd4K9pXTTutOiit4Q/w426-h640/Twisters_800x1200.jpg)
TWISTERS (PG-13; 122 minutes), the summer's unexpected box-office blockbuster, is now available for rent or purchase on digital platforms from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Recipient of an A- CinemaScore and a Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the "hard-hitting disaster spectacle" (Impulse Gamer) has made history as the biggest opening for a disaster film ever. Exclusively available for purchase from select nationwide retailers, such as Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly known as Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Microsoft Movies & TV, is the all-American action-packed adventure with a never-before-seen gag reel and deleted scenes.
Directed by Lee Isaac Chung Munyurangabo and written by Mark L. Smith (The Revenant)—based on a story by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick)—TWISTERS is a standalone sequel to the classic 1996 disaster film TWISTER. Standalone means an in-name-only sequel with zero connections to the original. There are no returning characters and no name drops; only a similar plot with updated technology with a brand-new cast: Glen Powell (Anyone But You, Top Gun: Maverick), Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where The Crawdads Sing, Fresh), David Corenswet (Pearl, “The Politician”), Anthony Ramos (In The Heights, Hamilton), and Brandon Perea (Nope).
The original TWISTER is what I would describe as a "summer blockbuster," it has a special place in my heart because I was a loner midwest teen when it hit theaters in 1996. I was unimpressed when I saw the 30-second TV spot for TWISTERS during the Super Bowl LVIII and automatically labeled the film a "flop." To my surprise—and many others—TWISTERS received generally positive reviews from mainstream critics and grossed $81.3 million during its opening weekend. It's now surpassed the $300 million mark at the worldwide box office.
TWISTERS is surprisingly better than expected, though you can see the best thrills in the trailers. The actors do their best with their two-dimensional characters. The plot is as thin as possible, but I imagine disaster movie fans want to see less story and more destruction. And there's plenty of destruction, but the CGI effects were underwhelming, only saved by the outstanding sound effects.
Overall, TWISTERS is a mindless, entertaining popcorn blockbuster. Is it flawed? Yep! Enjoyable? Sure! ╌★★★★✰
