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Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez (2020)
Well done.
Great job condensing the story of Erin Hernandez in presenting it in a compelling way.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
Better Than I Anticipated, But Not My Favorite JP Film
I'm a big Jurassic Park fan. My favorite film in the series is Jurassic World, followed by Jurassic Park. The rest are kind of just in there. I was rooting for Fallen Kingdom to be great. Obviously, the special effects for Fallen Kingdom are some of the best, since they used the latest technology. Besides that though, it's obvious that the creators are running out of plot lines and sub-plot lines. While I watched this movie, there were several times when I said, "Haven't I seen this plot/scene/situation in a previous Jurassic Park Film?" Yes, I had. Further, the creators tried to create some new sub-plots, but that only murkied the storyline further, and the those sub-plots were never tied up nicely or understandably. I'm glad I got to see Fallen Kingdom in the theatre, but I will not be disappointed if I don't get this for Christmas. A great movie is worth watching again and again; Fallen Kingdom isn't. If the JP creators actually venture to add another film to this series, then I hope they try some new angles that they haven't thought of before. Maybe some prequels? I would not let your kids see this film if they get scared sleeping in their rooms at night; there are a few scenes in Fallen Kingdom that would be especially scary for kids.
Elf (2003)
Great, Clean Christmas movie!
It was so nice to be able to sit down and watch a movie featuring an SNL actor without having to mute or fast forward any crude parts. Granted, this may not be Will Farrell's most amazing performance, but if you want a new Christmas movie to watch this season, I highly recommend Elf. I talked to a few people who thought the movie was stupid, but that was because they were expecting Will Farrell's character to be a duplicate of his SNL performances. So, to fully enjoy this movie, watch it without any expectations and remember that it's okay to have a childlike sense of humor--nobody's too cool for a great Christmas movie. I love most all the movies from Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, Will Farrell, Jim Carrey, Chris Farley, Chevy Chase, and David Spade, but most of them aren't appropriate for viewers of all ages. Elf is a movie you can throw in the VCR and not have to worry about what the kids hear or see on it. Thanks, Will, for putting out a hilarious movie that the whole family can watch!