Author: Renee C

By Renee’ C. Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) A young girl, Clara (Mackenzie Foy), is transported into a magical world of gingerbread soldiers and an army of mice (IMDB). Disney spares absolutely no expense making films that are visually stunning on all levels be it set pieces, costumes or makeup. That trifecta puts their… Continue reading Review: THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS

By Renee’ C. Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) A chronicle of the years leading up to Queen’s legendary appearance at the Live Aid (1985) concert (IMDB). I have been a fan of Queen’s music since I was a kid and have seen documentaries about Freddy Mercury and Queen so I knew a lot about… Continue reading Review: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

By Renee’ C. Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong (Ryan Reynolds), and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969 (IMDB). This film is a stunningly beautiful and intense ride through the… Continue reading Review: FIRST MAN

By Renee’ C. Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) A young orphan named Lewis Barnavelt (Owen Vaccaro) aids his magical uncle (Jack Black) in locating a clock with the power to bring about the end of the world (IMDB). I was hoping this film was not another boring lackluster film and I was pleasantly surprised… Continue reading Review: THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS

By Renee’ C. Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) A SIMPLE FAVOR centers around Stephanie (Anna Kendrick), a mommy blogger who seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily’s (Blake Lively) sudden disappearance from their small town (IMDB). Honestly, watching the trailer made me want to see this film because it seemed to… Continue reading Review: A SIMPLE FAVOR

By Renee’ C. Rating: 3 (Out of 5 Reels) Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team, along with some familiar allies, race against time after a mission gone wrong (IMDB). The usual IMF good guys are back; Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg), Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames), Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson) and Alan Hunley (Alec Baldwin). … Continue reading Review: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT

By Renee’ C. Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, but how far will he go when that is someone he loves (IMDB)? The trailer for this film piqued my interested. I am a fan of Washington because he is a great chameleon that… Continue reading Review: EQUALIZER 2

By Renee’ C. Rating: 3.5 (Out of 5 Reels) In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green (Lakeith Stanfield) discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a macabre universe (IMDB). Writer/Director Boots Riley freshman work is an extremely well made film. Sure, it does get weird at the end but this… Continue reading Review: SORRY TO BOTHER YOU

By Renee’ C. Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) As Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) balances being both a Super Hero and a father, Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) and Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past (IMDB). This… Continue reading Review: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP

By Renee’ C. Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) gathers an all-female crew to attempt an impossible heist at New York City’s yearly Met Gala (IMDB). Debbie is estranged sister of Danny Ocean (George Clooney) who was the ring master in the other Ocean’s films with Brad Pitt. While in prison,… Continue reading Review: OCEAN’S 8