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The Spider-Man universe is a vast and complex multiverse full of opportunities. With this in mind, it does open up the possibilities for many other characters to shine on through. One of these is the mysterious Madame Web, a woman with super telekinesis and can see variations on the future. So, with the massive success of the prior Spider-Man films from Marvel, it would only make sense that the character would soon follow. And the result is, it's fine. “Madame Web” is the most fine interpretation of a Spider-Man character to date. Does it have problems? Of course it does. But with the stuff that's good, is good on its own accord. “Madame Web” tries to breath new life into a big universe concerning the Spider-Man universe, but it just comes off as a tangled mess. Set in New York, the story focuses on Cassandra Webb (Dakota Johnson), a paramedic who has a near fatal accident, and can now view visions of the future. However, these little visions come at a cost: it more often than not

Bees are an integral part of our world; without them, planet Earth would not flourish. They are fighters, for sure. But what happens when you use the bee metaphor in the case or real world scenarios? You would get the feature film “The Beekeeper”, an action film starring Jason Statham, written by Kurt Wimmer, and directed by David Ayer. The movie enjoys itself with its copious amounts of action in its hour and forty five minute runtime. Although, the film does have some issues that are quite noticeable, they do not hinder the overall experience whatsoever. “The Beekeeper” is an interesting concept with its title, and a decent action film that grabs your attention to the very end. The story centers on a man named Adam Clay (Statham), who enjoys taking care of bees for an elderly lady. One day, the woman gets scammed and commits suicide, leaving Adam all alone. But he's not alone. It turns out that Adam is what's known as a Beekeeper: a special forces agent that is tasked on finishing

Over 100 years, the Walt Disney company has entertained audiences for generations. More specifically, through their animated features. Founded by Walt himself, along with his brother Roy, the company has secured its place with everyone by bringing timeless stories that audiences can and will enjoy. One of their most recent attempts, is an animated feature called “Wish”, celebrating a centennial of hard work, and some magic along the way. And the result is that this new feature is quite good. Not perfect, but it is still keeping the fairy tale formula well and alive. There are some flaws that are present, but that doesn't hinder the overall experience. “Wish” is a celebration of all things Disney with a modern twist on a classic formula. The story is set on the Mediterranean Sea with the kingdom of Rosas residing over the land. This particular kingdom is important as its king, King Magnifico (Chris Pine) is also a sorcerer who grants wishes to the public. On one particular day, King

One of the more interesting comedians that is out there is Martin Lawrence. His take on African American culture, as well as culture in general, has put him on the map as one of the most prolific actor in Hollywood. And in the 90s, he was everywhere on the comedic scene. Landing small roles in both television and film, Martin eventually made a name for himself with the TV series 'Martin'. And eventually, with his 1994 feature stand-up film “You So Crazy”. Filmed before a live audience in New York City, Martin jokes and pokes fun at a selection of topics like drugs and alcohol, and especially sex, all uncensored. That's right, harsh language, and suggestive content is all here for the adults to witness and view. However, considering that this came out in 1994, a lot of the humor as aged and has become dated. But that doesn't mean the film is bad; it's just flawed, in certain areas. While “You So Crazy” may not hold up as well among other stand-up features, it more than makes up for it

Sometimes the most important people, create some of the most dangerous devices that the world has ever made. One of these people, is J. Robert Oppenheimer, who is considered the father of the atomic bomb. Considered a modern Prometheus, Oppenheimer had a very troubled after life, after WWII ended with the dropping of the atomic bombs on both Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but the use of the hydrogen bomb was still up in the air. And now, his life his being portrayed in the recent biopic “Oppenheimer” written and directed by Christopher Nolan. And the end result is nothing short of a masterpiece, quite literally. At nearly three hours, the film explores the life of Oppenheimer from his early days as a professor, to the creation of the world's most deadliest weapon. “Oppenheimer” is a fantastic portrayal of a man who might seem to be a monster, but the end result haunted him for the rest of his life. The story follow J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), who is gets involved with quantum

We all have been teenagers at one point in our lives. But we could never unleash our full potential. Luckily, through the power of animation, DreamWorks proves that teenage power in their latest feature, “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken”. And while it doesn't fit a three act structure, it does make up for good performances, interesting characters, and good morals in the end. “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” is a decent portrayal of being an outcast in the water; pun intended. The plot involves Ruby Gillman (Lana Condor), a teenager who just so happens to be a descendant from the monstrous kraken that everyone fears. Along with her parents Agatha and Arthur (Toni Collette and Colman Domingo respectively), and her younger brother Sam (Blue Chapman), Ruby must blend in with the humans and try not to go into the water. That is until her crush sends Ruby into the ocean, and transforms her entire body into a giant kraken. Under the tutelage of her grandmother (Jane Fonda), Ruby must protect the

In May of 1999, Nickelodeon premiered a new series on the channel called 'Spongebob Squarepants', and it was an instant hit. Created by the late Stephen Hillenburg, the show proved to an animated must for those in the late 90s and early 2000's. And once the show achieved massive success, chances of a movie were inevitable. And fortunately, that wish would come true. And, in the year 2004, we got “The Spongebob Squarepants Movie”, which was also a big hit. But with a price. After the movie, Hillenburg left the show, and only served as an executive producer, and many fans consider the seasons post movie not that great. Which only begs the question: is the film that divisive? Well, it's not bad, but it's good, but it does contain some flaws, which will be discussed later on. One good thing that easily be said right off the bat, is that this movie can please everyone. With “The Spongebob Squarepants Movie”, we get an entertaining film that certainly pleases everyone under the sea. The

The fascination involving dinosaurs has really peaked our imagination. So much so that w impose fiction in order to try and imagine ourselves in the time of the dinosaurs. Unfortunately, the realization is much too fearful for our minds to comprehend. And that is where the recent feature titled “65” puts us. And the end result is unimpressive to say the least. There are some interesting technical sound bites that might be pleasing, but the rest is just a boring and bland mess that nearly makes being with dinosaurs boring. “65” does feature an interesting premise, but it takes it, and nearly brings the concept to the point of extinction. Yeah, it's that bad. The story follows Mills (Adam Driver), a space pilot who has his ship collide with an asteroid belt, and crash lands on an unknown planet. Realizing there is another survivor, a girl named Koa (Ariana Greenblatt) who speaks a language that Mills cannot understand, the two of them must survive this new world in order to escape. But

In the 1960s, the hippie movement made headlines all across the United States of America. However, one of the most interesting places where the movement expanded in great detail was within the Christian circle. And that is where today's feature, “Jesus Revolution” takes hold. Using the 1960s as a backdrop, the film explores the concept of faith in a time where things were definitely and clearly changing at a drastic pace. Unfortunately, the end result just doesn't bring out the faith in a lot of people, including this reviewer. From over acting performances, to scenes that either drag or go nowhere, “Jesus Revolution” nearly misses the mark in what it is trying to accomplish. Yet, there are a few things that keep it from being the worst thing ever. And we'll get to them eventually. But for now, “Jesus Revolution” tries to bring forth the faith to a modern audience by showcasing a time of history that changed a lot of people, but in this day and age, it probably won't change this

It's the end of the world as we know it, and I am mildly unimpressed. Yeah, that's the main reaction of this movie here. With “Knock at the Cabin” we get a standard apocalypse movie courtesy of M. Night Shyamalan. And the result is just a big predictable mess from when we saw the first trailer. There are quite a few good things that are present here, like the production value, and the themes explored, but the overall tone and quality is not that great. It feels as if this movie took an awesome concept, and just took it to a rather bland territory. While not the worst film out there, “Knock at the Cabin” is a rather boring experience that really plays it safe with its topics. And not in a good way. The story involves a family consisting of two gay men named Andrew and Eric (Ben Aldridge and Jonathan Groff respectively), along with their young daughter Wen (Kristen Cui) going to spend some quality time at a cabin the woods. Everything goes well until four complete strangers come along.