A special screening in D.C. gave me the chance to see this movie, which beat Jurassic World head-to-head at the Japanese box office.
What’s It About? Nine girls who found fame performing as pop stars at their high school must deal with the consequences of their now-global popularity.
STRAIGHT UP: This is all it took to take over Tokyo? 3/5
Another limited-release DBZ movie means it’s time for another special review!
What’s It About? The legendary villain Frieza is resurrected by the Dragon Balls, and attacks the Earth to get revenge against Goku and his friends.
STRAIGHT UP: I liked it. Not deep, but very action-packed. 3.5/5
I’ve still got Power Rangers on the brain, so I guess it’s time to revisit the official Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie.
What’s It About? When intergalactic villain Ivan Ooze is accidentally released from his prison on Earth, six teenage heroes must go on a journey to acquire the power to defeat him.
STRAIGHT UP: Plot, characters, action sequences are all a mess. Oh no! 3/10
Everyone I know has been seeing this, so I thought I’d add my two cents.
What’s It About? Eggsy, a street punk, is recruited by mysterious gentleman Harry Hart to join a secret English spy agency and help thwart an evil mastermind’s plan to cause a global crisis.
STRAIGHT UP: I really liked it. Stylish, funny, expertly assembled. 8.5/10
In observance of this weekend’s WWE Royal Rumble – traditionally one of pro wrestling’s biggest events of the year – I’ve decided to review this infamous film.
What’s It About? After their favorite wrestler is betrayed by his manager and loses the championship belt, two dim-witted fanboys set out to meet their hero and help him take the title back.
STRAIGHT UP: So awful, its failures transcend the film. 1/10
I watched this movie just to say I did. Now I’m reviewing it for the same reason.
What’s It About? A third-rate talk show host and his producer start out with a plan to air a live interview with Kim Jong-un, and end up as part of a secret government mission to assassinate him.
STRAIGHT UP: Not especially insightful or funny. 5.5/10
Not too many people need convincing for this one, but just in case…
What’s It About? A child prodigy assembles a team of genius college students (and one robot) to track down a mysterious villain wielding dangerous new technology.
STRAIGHT UP: Good all around, but too tightly-packed. 8.5/10
Lots of talented people in on this one. Had to give it a shot.
What’s It About? A reluctant bullfighter, Manolo Sanchez, travels to the land of the dead in search of a way to protect his hometown and win the heart of the woman he loves.
STRAIGHT UP: All style, no substance. 5.5/10
The classic comedy celebrated its 30th anniversary in theaters this weekend. However, this was my first time seeing it.
What’s It About? Three friends team up to start a business as paranormal exterminators, but find themselves in over their heads when dangerous ancient spirits come to town.
STRAIGHT UP: Charming and original, but rough around the edges. 8/10
A special review for a limited-release theatrical event.
What’s It About? A wandering god seeks a legendary opponent – and if Goku can’t rise to the challenge, it could mean the destruction of Earth!
STRAIGHT UP: A decent addition to the DBZ legend. 7/10
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