My husband and I have been watching a lot of movies recently and I realized I haven’t talked about or reviewed any of them! So, I figured I’d take today to do some quick-fire reviews for a few of the movies we’ve watched lately. I just picked a few that I thought would be of interest to chat about with you guys 🙂
BRIGHTBURN
What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?
This essentially takes the Superman story we know and turns it into a horror movie – with plenty of gore. It can be a bit cheesy at times but I think, overall, it is a super entertaining movie. I had a few jumps or times I had to look away from the screen (because I realllly don’t like anything that has to do with damaging the eyes). If you want a unique spin on a superhero origin story, try this one out!
RATING: ★★★★☆
IT: CHAPTER 2
Twenty-seven years after their first encounter with the terrifying Pennywise, the Losers Club have grown up and moved away, until a devastating phone call brings them back.
This was…okay. I don’t remember everything about the first movie (which I think would be helpful for this one) but I do remember not really liking it. With this one, I was reminded that the story of It just doesn’t intrigue me. While there are some spooky moments, I can’t take most of what happens seriously. At the same time, I think this movie went a little deeper than just a movie about a scary alien-clown-thing. It wasn’t terrible, it’s just not my thing. It also did NOT need to be three hours long, that was excessive!
RATING: ★★☆☆☆
DUMBO
A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.
I surprisingly liked this. I didn’t think I would because I’m not Tim Burton’s biggest fan, but I like what he did with this movie (mostly). The animals don’t talk, it is not a musical, and it is a darker film – and that works. Dumbo is adorable, too. Although I didn’t like a lot of the CGI – it was awful. Overall, I really enjoyed it as far as Disney live-action remakes go.
RATING: ★★★★☆
What movies have you watched recently? Have you seen these ones? Thoughts?
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The new IT is 3 hours long? Geez, that seems excessive. I saw the original adaptation (TV mini-series (in the 90’s) but didn’t have any desire to see this latest version. Sounds like I didn’t miss much.
Tanya @ Girl Plus Books
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RIGHT? 3 hours was WAY too long. It could have been a normal length movie lol
Oh nooo! I loved It Chapter 2 so much! I also really enjoyed the first one though. I have really been wanting to watch Brightburn so I’m excited to see that you enjoyed that one!
I mean, at least I really enjoy your candles for it hehe
Oh wow I actually saw one of these! I really enjoyed Dumbo too, and like you, wasn’t sure that I would. I am so not interested in It and you just confirmed that it isn’t for me, as much as I love me some Bill Skarsgård. Also I am right there with you in regard to eye stuff- it’s the ONE thing I can’t handle!
I didn’t even realize that was who played Pennywise haha. AND YES. THE EYES. LEAVE THEM ALONE.
Bright Burn sounds intriguing. I love when we take old tropes and spin them. I can’t do a 3 hour It movie! That is way too long. ❤️
You should try Brightburn! Let me know if you end up watching it. Also RRRIIIGHT. Some movies 3 hours makes sense but that was just tooooo long for It.
I watched It chapter 2 because I really enjoyed the first one, and really loved it! It’s not as scary as It, but it was hilarious and have some great disgusting moments 😀
I’m glad you liked it more than I did! I think It just isn’t my jam lol
“Dumbo” is a new favorite Disney film of mine! Loved how the creators brought him to life (so. cute.), and YES! Now you mention it, I too am so glad the animals don’t talk in this one. Don’t think I’d have liked it near as well.
I thought it was super cute! Glad you liked it too!