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The Marvels (2023)
Don't listen to the haters
Honestly don't know what movie the haters were watching.
This movie was fun and gives more hints at what's to come not only in marvel movies but also of a tv series.
Without giving spoiler it was an interesting dynamic between the three heroes carol showed emotions for the first time and we learn more about who Monica actually is and their relationship. But it's Kamala Khan and her family that steal the show and had me laughing and close to tears in equal measure. The story overall helps us understand the wider universe and hints towards what's to come.
The Kamala Khan end scene also has me really excited to see what will happen from that.
Overall a fun movie with an exciting and emotional story.
Hogwarts Legacy (2023)
A Magically wizarding wheeze
Best game out there today. I was dubious about whether this could live up to the potterverse we all know and it didn't disappoint.
I won't go into details as I don't want to spoil it for anyone but the story is fun and exciting, while the spellcasting is easy to get use to. The fun travelling once you get a broom to explore the area is very funny and the views are breathtaking. Travelling from hogsmead and getting the view of Hogwarts castle is a really nostalgia trip and the music is so reminiscent of the movies that it really takes you back. The inclusion of the occasional family name is a nice touch but I'm glad they stayed away from the golden trio and other familiar characters to give us a wider view of the wizarding world.
All in all and amazing experience that you can get lost in for hours.
Enola Holmes 2 (2022)
So much fun
This movie is so much fun that I was hooked from start to finish. Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill have such a great rapport when in screen together that they genuinely feel like siblings. Just like the first movie the sets and costumes are fantastic and give a sense of grandeur or commonness when required and the acting was fantastic from everyone.
David Thewlis stole the show in his scenes and was a wonderfully dislikable character.
The plot of the movie was a fun adventure based loosely around real events but the characters were interwoven seamlessly so it didn't feel like fantasy tacked onto reality. Overall I loved this film and really hope we get a third in the series and a Henry Cavill lead Sherlock movie would also be a good option in the future too.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022)
Brilliant start
This prequel series had me gripped from the beginning. You can see that the huge budget was well spent at it look luscious in every scene. It's obviously difficult to say if the show will keep this high standard through its whole run but what a great start.
It's obviously a different format from the movies that were a single story due to being from what was originally intended to be a single book. This is built for tv so the episodes build to a climax making you want to tune in next week and so far each episode has certainly done that.
I'm really looking forward to next week as the story is familiar but different enough that I don't know what is coming next.
Imawa no Kuni no Arisu (2020)
Action drama and fun
This was a fantastic show and kept me gripped to the end. Binged it in a couple of days and loved every minute of it. The show is exciting and keeps you guessing till the end and has some good and upsetting twists along the way. Fingers crossed I don't have to wait to long for season two.
Ojing-eo geim: Kkanbu (2021)
As close to perfect as a show could get
I won't say much as I don't want to spoil it for anyone but this episode broke me.
I love this show and this episode was a step above the rest and I honestly feel like it will take me time to recover from watching it.
Tenkû Shinpan (2021)
Worth a binge watch
I sat down to watch this anime thinking I would watch one episode and see if it was any good, In the early hours of the morning I realised I was on the last episode. I won't give any spoilers but this is a fantastic show with a great combination of humour and action. Definitely a show I will be watching again.
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)
Laughed so hard it hurt!
If you're not a massive fan of Kevin Smith movies then this isn't the film for you (but then again why would you watch it if you weren't).
This was a great walk down memory lane with great geek out moments from Kev's previous moments and nods to MARVEL DCU and popular shows like game of thrones. The very last scene (post credit) linked to the original clerks was a great touch that had me in tears.
Captain Marvel (2019)
Far better than the reviews
I don't know what film others are watching but the boo boys certainly have it in for this film.
This is a fun action/hero movie with a cool vibe and a brilliant soundtrack. The humour is good especially goose but Brie Larson delivered a brilliant performance and her chemistry with Jackson was brilliant. The story is not quite what I expected from the trailers so it was pleasantly surprised as I found the trailers underwhelming.
I would say go watch this movie with an open mind and just enjoy the ride, it's fun with a touch of 90s cool.
Doctor Who: The Woman Who Fell to Earth (2018)
What a start!!!
I brilliant start to the new season. Funny, exciting, emotional in equal measure.
The big question was how would Jodie perform as the doctor and she certainly didn't disappoint. She stole the show and had won me over by the end of her first couple of scenes.
Clerks (1994)
A classic
A day in the life story of store clerk Dante and his best friend Randall as they attempt to survive the day in a convenience store. Between customers and there social lives this could be a long shift.
Always remember "just because they serve you doesn't mean they like you"
Bleach: Burîchu (2018)
Finally a manga to live action done right
I have to admit I was taken aback by how good this was, as a massive fan of the manga I was worried they would make a mess of it like many of the other live action adaptations.
I'll keep it brief as I don't was to add any spoilers. This keeps the feel of the manga and the humour is spot on without getting silly.
Obviously there are changes in the story but it's done so it doesn't get bogged down and keeps the story flowing.
The main antagonist is grand fisher with renji and byakuya more in the background driving the story to its conclusion. It also sets up pretty much perfectly for the Ryoka Invasion to be the sequel.
Ok I appear to had added spoilers but to be fair this isn't anything you wouldn't have gathered from the trailers.
Overall it looks great it's well acted and the hollows look menacing without them being over done.
Roll on part two I'm counting down already.
The New Legends of Monkey (2018)
Ridiculous fun
This show will be loved or hated in equal measure but fall firmly in the love it category.
I grew up with the original monkey series and in my teens watched Xena and Hercules, if you loved those shows I think you will enjoy this one.
It's an evening spent watching silly ridiculous fun just disengage your brain and enjoy.