Category: Movie Reviews
REVIEW: The Tomorrow War (2021)
The Tomorrow War is the best alien invasion movie since Edge of Tomorrow. Everything you could ask for in a summer blockbuster is present: action, suspense, terrific special effects, relatable characters, universal themes devoid of wokeness or agenda, and a plot that makes sense and builds naturally...
Read MoreREVIEW: Luca (2021)
I’ve been a Pixar fan my whole life. Growing up, I was convinced I would work there one day, and I always saw the new Pixar movie for my birthday. Despite being a new Pixar film, Luca is one I haven’t been too excited about. Films like Coco and Soul have proven that the studio … <...
Read MoreREVIEW: In the Heights (2021)
On Thursday, June 10th, In the Heights was released to HBO Max and theaters. The film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 2008 Broadway sensation comes just under a year after Hamilton hit Disney+ and turned me into a fan. I think this gave many people expectations for In the Heights that it otherw...
Read MoreREVIEW: Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
2011 saw the release of Kung Fu Panda 2, a sequel that had a lot to live up to. Personally, I think the first Kung Fu Panda is one of DreamWorks Animation’s best films, and it’s regrettable how it’s been lost in the shuffle. The somewhat unexpected return of the Dragon Warrior was ...
Read MoreREVIEW: Cruella (2021)
When Disney announced they were making a Cruella De Vil-centric prequel to 101 Dalmatians, I was perplexed and somewhat annoyed. I have mixed feelings on the Disney live-action remakes as a whole and can’t help being apprehensive when one is announced. I consider myself a pretty big Disney fan, bu...
Read MoreREVIEW: Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021)
THATTUGGLIFE | Jun 6, 2021 | 3
“If it’s Halloween, it must be Saw.” That tagline debuted in the teaser trailer for Saw IV, and honestly, one has never been more accurate. For seven straight years (2004 – 2010), released either on or just a few days before Halloween, the Saw movies dominated the horror box office. It was t...
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