Synopsis: Emma Stone stars in Disney's "Cruella," an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious - and notoriously fashionable - villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. "Cruella," which is set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, follows a young grifter named Estella, a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella's flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.
My thoughts: I shall continue to shout from the rooftops that if Disney wants to reimagine their classics flip the perspective to give us something different. Cruella does just that and although not as well done as Maleficent it's certainly a step above some of the other films they made this way. Positioning Emma Stone's Cruella as a Anarchist Punk in 70's London blowing up the mainstream fashion world is a genius move Disney should be commended with but everything else about this movie could've used some attention to get it from good or okay to great.
Final verdict: 4 fashion windows out of 5.
Synopsis: It's a dark time in Gotham City. Held hostage by the powerful Falcone crime family, the city is rife with crime and corruption. Adding to the chaos is the mysterious Holiday killer, who has been targeting the underworld and leaving a trail of terror... and body bags. Batman, Lieutenant Gordon and D.A. Harvey Dent race against the calendar as it advances toward the next ill-fated holiday. Based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One begins a twisted chain of events that will forever change the Dark Knight.
My thoughts: Batman's greatest detective story comes to film in this DC Animated Film. So far so good as part 1 highlights Batman's failures as a detective as well as his inability to keep his secret identity concealed from Selina and ends at the perfect point. If Part 2 is just as good this will easily best The Dark Knight Returns as the best 2 parter DC Animated Movie.
Final verdict: 4 Holiday murders out of 5.
Synopsis: Sam was only 12 years old when her mother Scarlet, an elite assassin, was forced to abandon her. Sam was raised by The Firm, the ruthless crime syndicate her mother worked for. Now, 15 years later, Sam has followed in her mother’s footsteps and grown into a fierce hit-woman. She uses her “talents” to clean up The Firm’s most dangerous messes. She’s as efficient as she is loyal. But when a high-risk job goes wrong, Sam must choose between serving The Firm and protecting the life of an innocent 8-year-old girl -- Emily. With a target on her back, Sam has only one chance to survive: Reunite with her mother and her lethal associates: The Librarians. These three generations of women must now learn to trust each other, stand up to The Firm and their army of henchmen, and raise hell against those who could take everything from them.
My thoughts: Shoot 'Em Up from the female perspective. Gunpowder Milkshake may sound 50% sweet but it's anything but. It's nearly 2 hours of blood, explosions and overall mayhem. Karen Gillan continues to prove herself to be a legitimate action star following roles in ensemble flicks such as Jumanji and Guardians Of The Galaxy. Love that they let women go out and be the center of a flick like this.
Final verdict: 4 bloody diners out of 5.
