Synopsis: In 1970s Los Angeles, La Llorona is stalking the night -- and the children. Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment, a social worker and her own small kids are soon drawn into a frightening supernatural realm. Their only hope to survive La Llorona's deadly wrath may be a disillusioned priest and the mysticism he practices to keep evil at bay, on the fringes where fear and faith collide.
My thoughts: Overall this was a fine movie, but just fine. The acting was stellar enough, I was especially surprised at the children's abilities but this movie lacked a creepy factor instead deciding to rely on a string of jump scares to "scare" the audience. I may be the type to fall for them but most aren't and those people will likely be disappointed especially when they realize this film DOES take place in the Conjuring Universe of films.
Final verdict: 3 loose connections to The Conjuring Universe out of 5.
Synopsis: Marsai Martin (TV's Black-ish) stars in and executive produces Universal Pictures' LITTLE, a comedy from producer Will Packer (Girls Trip, Ride Along and Think Like a Man series) based on an idea the young actress pitched. Directed by Tina Gordon (Peeples), the film tells the story of a woman who-when the pressures of adulthood become too much to bear-gets the chance to relive the carefree life of her younger self.
My thoughts: Here's another film that wasn't bad by any stretch, but didn't realize it's full potential. Regina Hall fresh off her Oscar win is only part of a memorable cast that adds even more heart to the film than the script could've put in. But here's the problem: This is a comedy but I didn't find it funny. Had they of just not tried to be funny this would've been a better movie but unfortunately they tried and failed big time. Here's hoping the next time someone tries to pull a body swap comedy they can manage to find and balance the heart and laughs.
Final verdict: 3 bitchy bosses out of 5.
Alita: Battle Angel:Synopsis: From visionary filmmakers James Cameron (AVATAR) and Robert Rodriguez (SIN CITY), comes ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL, an epic adventure of hope and empowerment. When Alita (Rosa Salazar) awakens with no memory of who she is in a future world she does not recognize, she is taken in by Ido (Christoph Waltz), a compassionate doctor who realizes that somewhere in this abandoned cyborg shell is the heart and soul of a young woman with an extraordinary past. As Alita learns to navigate her new life and the treacherous streets of Iron City, Ido tries to shield her from her mysterious history while her street-smart new friend Hugo (Keean Johnson) offers instead to help trigger her memories. But it is only when the deadly and corrupt forces that run the city come after Alita that she discovers a clue to her past - she has unique fighting abilities that those in power will stop at nothing to control. If she can stay out of their grasp, she could be the key to saving her friends, her family and the world she's grown to love.
My thoughts: Again, not a perfect movie but most of Alita's flaws can be overlooked thanks to the beautiful special effects you're treated to. The movie is a little longer than it needs to as well but at least that gives us a bit longer to spend in this world since the box office numbers are not pointing to a sequel.
Final verdict: 4 murderball games out of 5.
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