Pokémon is back! Time to revisit the hypest movie of my childhood.
What’s It About? When the bio-engineered Pokémon Mewtwo escapes from its lab, it’s up to the young adventurer Ash and his friends to contain it before its power threatens the whole world.
STRAIGHT UP: Leave the memories alone. 0.5/5
One of the most oddly-conceived movies ever made, and one I’ve had some personal interest in watching for a long time.
What’s It About? A civilian pilot, Mark Curran, meets a scientist on the run from the military, who tells him about a deadly conspiracy that could affect the entire Earth – and gives him the power to defeat it with the high-tech combat machine, G-Saviour.
STRAIGHT UP: A fascinating example of Murphy’s Law in action. 0.5/5
It’s January, nothing good is coming out, and I’ve still got Star Wars on my mind. Really, this was inevitable.
What’s It About? A chance encounter leads young Luke Skywalker from his home on the desert planet of Tattooine to the front lines of a rebel operation to strike at the evil Galactic Empire.
STRAIGHT UP: A timeless piece of modern mythology. I still love it. 4.5/5
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
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
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
I liked this movie when I was in high school, but after Age of Extinction, I wondered if I could still trust that judgement.
What’s It About? A teenage boy finds himself at the center of a secret war between Autobots and Decepticons, robots in disguise who have come to Earth to claim an ancient artifact.
STRAIGHT UP: I liked it (again). Has what a summer action movie needs. 7/10
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