The story: A fantasy about an overbearing boss who's transformed into the child version of herself. Assessment: If you're looking for a film where the central character has a mind and/or body switch into a younger or older version of him/herself, or into the body of another character, then don't waste your time with this piece of poorly written, poorly acted, and extremely poorly produced piece of crap. Instead, please rent, download, or purchase (from Walmart's $5.00 bin) any of the following films: Here Comes Mister Jordan (1941), The Shaggy D.A. (1976), Heaven Can Wait (1978), Freaky Friday (2003), or Shazam! (2019).

The story: A young woman discovers she has superpowers, and then rises to defend the earth from intergalactic war. Assessment: Film deviates way too much from the Marvel comics source material, and becomes yet another superhero clone in the MCU.

The story: Julianne Moore stars as, Gloria Bell, a divorcee with very little common sense and no emotional maturity. Bell goes dancing at local L.A. night clubs, and repeatedly fails to conduct any due diligence before she consummates her male hook-ups. Assessment: This is a dramatic film, and the audience is supposed to find it "entertaining" to see a woman constantly make dumb decisions. Really? No, thank you.

Deadpool, the Marvel Comics character, is great primarily because Ryan Reynolds has a natural wit and a very sarcastic self-deprecating sense of humor. This sequel has again tapped into Reynolds' comic genius, but the script failed to deliver anything but yada, yada, yada fight scenes, explosions, and a mediocre villian.

Please, please, please don't waste your time and money seeing this terrible film. It's yet another dystopian science fiction action story where teenagers function as the key to human survival. There are absolutely no people in this film with gray hair and wrinkles, and film is totally absent of any "seasoned reasoning" typically provided by "older" people. Film is a complete waste of time: script is poorly written - just stupid; film completely ignores the laws-of-physics required to operate robots that stand taller than many skyscrappers; acting throughout the film was over-the-top and atrocious; special effects are repetitive and boring; and the film is way, way, way too damn long.

At this point in the Marvel Cinematic Universe the acting by all performers is perfunctory, which is okay "if" the script was more than just perfunctory. Film fails to align itself with the much better written story/plot of the actual comic book source material. Plus, there are far too many continuity problems, including ending the film on negative cliffhanger.

Scientists and military personnel venture into a mist like area that's terraforming all land and biological creatures within its constantly expanding boundaries. Instead of watching this extremely slow-paced film watch "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," which covers the same subject matter but with a better script, more action, and much better acting.

Aliens creature conquer the planet earth. These "sound sensitive" creatures immediately spring into action to kill humans who make any sounds. So, why didn't humans use tornado warning sirens or other loud sound making devices to draw these alien creatures into a large arena or stadium and then blow these creatures to kingdom come? Script totally ignores common sense. This piece of crap was directed, co-written, and starred John Krasinski.

Film chronicles the "true life" story of CIA paramilitary officers, U.S. Special Forces, and USAF Combat Controllers sent to Afghanistan immediately after the September 11, 2001 attacks to repel the Taliban forces, and kill their leader. Film is based on Doug Stanton's non-fiction book "Horse Soldiers," and arguably, it's sacrilegious to criticize a manipulative and predictable script coupled with perfunctory acting and action, but if this story is true, the failure of the U.S. to manifest tactical superiority is blatantly evident.

This is a terrible entry into the "Alien" film franchise. It deviates from the history established in the original Alien film from 1979, and terribly deviates from the history established in the now classic "AVP: Alien vs. Predator" from 2004. Director Ridley Scott and writer Dan O'Bannon who teamed on the original "Alien" film and on the unsuccessful 2012 film "Prometheus," tried stupidly to combine these storylines together. The story? Simply put, a Noah's ark spaceship of humans lands on planet Eden where the "Alien" monsters were born. Don't see this film.

The best thing about this film is seeing Goldie Hawn acting again. As always, she's a talented actress, and a pleasure to watch. This film? Frankly, the trailers, especially the "R" rated trailers with the sexual and racial content, were better than the actual movie, but these scenes were sadly deleted from the "final cut" of the film. Oh, and Amy Schumer is in the movie too, doing her same ole fast talking, sarcastic, self-deprecating comedic shtick (yada, yada, yada). The camaraderie between Hawn and Schumer is very good, but film would have been much better, and more believable, if Hawn's real life daughter, Kate Hudson, had been cast as her daughter in the film. If a sequel is in the works, hopefully, Hudson (38) will be cast as Schumer's (36) older sister.

How bad is the movie? Very bad. First, it's supposed to be a comedy, but there very little of it. The Rock "Dwayne Johnson" is too old for his part as the head lifeguard. Second, the "T and A" with the usual and customary blondes is, as expected, very predictable, and the most enjoyable thing about the film. Third, the cameo of a shirtless, tanned, wrinkled-skin David Hasselhoff was anti-climatic. Finally, the cameo of Pamela Anderson, although fully clothed, moving in slow motion was the best thing in the movie because it immediately preceded the end of the film.

This is a terrible sequel to the first film, which was very enjoyable, because it was faithful to the comic book origin, including great visual images, and exciting action sequences. This sequel is a forgetable piece of crap. The story? Peter Quill (Starlord) discovers his father (Kurt Russell) is actually a planet with a goal to conquer the universe. Yawn. The sequel should have focused on Drax the Destroyer, Thanos, Mantis, and the introduction of Adam Warlock - because that's the source of the real drama and action for the Guardians of the Galaxy!

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Fast and the Furious: The Fate of the Furious

This sequel about the life of an elite assassin is much better than the first chapter.

The good news, this film tells the true story of how Black women were immediately responsible for producing the complex pre-computer calculations for NASA's White-male manned space flights. The bad news, the film is told from an "acceptable" politically correct perspective for White audiences. Simply put, with few exceptions, they left the greater reality of "Being Black" completely out of this film.

If you seen any of the previous "chapters" in this film franchise then you know what to expect. However, at least the vampires and werewolfs in this film franchise are better than those powderpuff vamps in the "Twilight" film franchise. Yada, yada, yada.

Resident Evil:
The Final Chapter

If you seen any of the previous "chapters" in this film franchise then you know what to expect. Yada, yada, yada.

A youngish, twenty-something driver handles the getaway car like Jason Statham in "The Transporter" film franchise, but this film is not as well scripted as "The Transporter (2002)" and doesn't have the slick caliber of action of "Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000)." Jamie Foxx's talented is wasted in this film, and Kevin Spacey does nothing more than repeat his role from "21 (2008 film)."

Hugh Jackman as Wolverine is great as usual, but the story does NOT reconcile with the evolution of the character as documented in Marvel Comics.

Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, and Mark Ruffalo as The Hulk are great as usual, but the story does NOT reconcile with the evolution of the characters as documented in Marvel Comics and the resulting theatrics are uninspiring.

Although a slowly paced crime drama, this is a very smart film; it's also politically and socially relevant in many dimensions. Excellent performances by Jeff Bridges (Texas Ranger), Chris Pine (rancher/bank robber mastermind), Ben Foster (brother of Chris, former felon and bank robber), and Gil Birmingham (deputy ranger/Native American).

Simply put, both the 1925 and 1959 films are better in script, cinematography, special effects, and acting. This remake, much like "Exodus: Gods and Kings" from 2014 lacks religious reverence, offers absolutely nothing new, and is therefore completely unnecessary.

If you've seen any of the previous films in this franchise, then you've already seen this film. Sadly, the script is repetitive, and the action sequences are redundant.

One of the best superhero/science fiction films ever made, and a perfect pseudo-prequel to the upcoming "Avengers 3." Film is mostly faithful to the comic book, and to all characterizations.

Again, one of the best superhero/science fiction films ever made. Film partially and successfully functions as an abridged derivative of Frank Miller's legendary 1986 graphic novel, "The Dark Knight," AND DC Comic's editor Mike Carlin's 1992 comic book epic series, "The Dealth and Return of Superman," while also blending in the re-imaging of the Superman franchise established by the new DC cinematic universe. The comic books and the animated films for these two very different storylines are absolutely worthy of your time and money! Click the images below for more information, and to purchase these books and films now!

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The comic book graphic novel is better. Film failed to showcase the intelligence and ultimate scope of superpowers possessed by the X-Men. Script has us waiting (too long) and wondering for the other shoe to drop until the ending became anticlimatic.

A wickedly funny, extremely profane, and exciting film. Unlike any other superhero film. Here's a great love story of how far a man is willing to go in an attempt to save his life for the woman he loves. He'll undergo a rogue experiment that deforms his skin but gives him accelerated healing powers, exceptional athletic abilities, and more. This is the best "truly adult" superhero film ever made. Ryan Reynolds wonderfully steals the entire show. The only thing missing was "artistic nudity" to mirror the adult language.

Avoid this film. Instead, see the 1996 original, "Independence Day."

Avoid this film. Period. Film offers absolutely nothing, and the continued characterizations of legendary actors from Star Trek: The Original Series (TOS) remain appalling. This film is not even worthy as a made-for-TV-movie. Instead, watch better made Star Trek fan films like, "Star Trek: Axanar."

Avoid this film. Yet another poorly scripted, predictable fantasy film with pseudo-epic special effects and paint-by-numbers acting.

There's absolutely no need for you to see this film "if" you've seen any of the films in "The Twilight Saga," or any of the films in "The Hunger Games" series, or any of the films in the "Sharknado" series.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

The Revenant

Again, consistent with the review of the first film in this pseudo-franchise, AVOID this film. This is a standard Kevin "loud mouth" Hart buddy film. It's not funny. It a putrid cliché of a rancid cliché! Yawn.

Arguably, this film picks up where Mel Gibson's 2004 film, "The Passion of the Christ" ends. An elite Roman Military Tribune is tasked to discover what happened to the crucified body of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. It's a compelling story primarily due to the strong acting performance of Joseph Fiennes.

A very engaging animated film set in the animal city of Zootopia. The story: A fox is framed for commiting a crime, and while on the run trying to find the actual perpetrater, he's joined by Zootopia's best cop, a rabbit.

Solid re-entry of Arnold back into the franchise, but script needed to push the creative envelope more.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, leading a team of DEA agents, is back in the saddle of a standard action film, which includes a twisted ending.

Avoid this film. This is a standard Kevin "loud mouth" Hart buddy film. Yawn.

A forestry agent (Tom Everett Scott) is preventing a drug lord (excellently played by Jean-Claude Van Damme) from retrieving his drugs. Strong performances by Orlando Jones and Linzey Cocker also help to make this film enjoyable.

While on her their Caribbean vacation, a woman (Gina Carano) is unable to find her husband; so she goes after those responsible. Unlike Carano's starring role in "Haywire," from 2011, this film is slowly paced and poorly scripted. Film should have been a better showcase for former MMA star and action film star Carano.