Ad Astra Takes Us "To The Stars"

Ad Astra is about a son trying to reach his father in an effort to save humanity. Trailers would lead you to believe it is an action-packed movie, but it's not, in a good way! This movie won't be for everyone. If you liked Gravity or The Martian, you'll probably like this. Directed by James Gray, Ad Astra is his first big budget film. Gray's films are typically slow and methodical, often called "artsy". This is also a slow-burn, but with several action set pieces that are incredible! Ad Astra stars Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Liv Tyler, Ruth Negga, and Donald Sutherland. A fantastic cast, with Pitt getting far and above the most screen time. In fact, Pitt is in just about every shot. Pitt's performance is amazing and should warrant Oscar buzz. The other performances are also great, but not very long. Overall this movie is, like I said, a slow-burn, but not boring. It's shot with incredible care and many of the shots are amazing to look at. I saw the film in IMAX and would recommend this format. I'd give this movie an 8 out of 10 with an incredible performance by Pitt, intriguing directing and visuals by Gray, and an interesting message and ending that will leave you thinking.

Rating: 8/10

One-word: Immaculate

Parents: Mild cussing, No nudity, & Some Blood/Violence

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Ford v Ferrari Accelerates to a 9/10 Rating

Ford v Ferrari, directed by James Mangold, is a thrilling film about the famous Le Mans 66'. The film stars Matt Damon and Christian Bale. The film itself isn't only about Ford trying to outdo Ferrari, that does take some of the story, but most of the film centers around Bale and Damon and their individual obstacles. Bale and Damon should and will both be up for Oscar contention, but the rest of the cast came to play as well. Mangold's story telling is fascinating to watch and he rewards you as a viewer by giving you hints to what will come next, while still offering moments of surprise. The races themselves are thrilling to watch, but if you aren't a car enthusiast, then there is still plenty to grab onto. Not only was this movie a blast, but it is in my top 3 movies of the year. The action, humor, and reality of the story all lend to a fantastic film! Rating: 9/10 One-word: Gripping Parents: Mild cussing, No nudity or violence.

Frozen 2: Mixed Feelings, Mostly Positive

The Frozen franchise is for kids...no duh, right? And it's a good thing because the movie is fairly confusing if you really think about it. The whole plot rests on one thing being true, that Olaf thinks of. The ending has some aspects that don't lead to much location continuity. So, the movie won't blow you away, but, like I said, this movie is for kids and they'll love it. Olaf has his funny scenes and lines. For adults, a couple scenes will make you chuckle too. Overall, the original is better, but this movie is a fun time at the movies. Rating: 7/10 One-word: Amusing Parents: It's Disney

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