Friday, June 15, 2018

Incredibles 2

PG
Starring the voices of: Craig T Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Brad Bird, Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner, Catherine Keener, Sophia Bush and Isabella Rossellini
Running Time: 1 Hour and 58 Minutes

Fourteen years later... and we have "Incredibles 2". What a great, colorful, exciting, intense and very fun sequel to enjoy with all the members of your family. This story takes place directly after the first one left off. We find The Parr family just living their regular lives outside of doubling as a family with their own superhero powers! Each member has their own unique power.
Bob Parr/Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson), Helen Parr/Elastigirl (Holly Hunter), Violet Parr (Sarah Vowell),  Dashiell Parr/Dash (Huck Milner) and Jack-Jack (Eli Fucile) complete this little superhero team. Once an evil attack ensues in their city they jump into action to help out.
Elastigirl is specifically called on to help and leaves her husband Mr. Incredible, to take over the family responsibilities at home. Mr. Incredible finds out that it is more difficult than what he realized and baby Jack/Jack is discovering his own distinct superpower!
Fortunately at the very last and very intense moment, a major catastrophe is averted and
The Incredibles  save the day!
I found this movie suitable for all age groups and even more applicable for children because of the darling children and the baby highlighted in the movie.
This was a really fun and exciting story filled with all kinds of twists and turns.
Pixar did an excellent job again! Remember, Pixar always releases an adorable little short film before the movie. This time it is called "Bao", and it is definitely worth your time to see it!
I am giving "Incredibles 2" four bags of popcorn.






Friday, June 8, 2018

Ocean's 8

PG-13
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Rihanna, Helena Bonham Carter, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Mindy Kaling, Dakota Fanning, Griffin Dunne, Elliott Gould and Richard Armitage
Running Time: 1 Hour and 50 Minutes

After the very successful "Ocean's" movies; "Ocean's Eleven" in 2001, "Ocean's Twelve" in 2004 and "Ocean's Thirteen" in 2007 we have another smooth "Ocean's" movie with an all-female twist!
Sandra Bullock stars as Debbie Ocean, (the sister to Danny Ocean (George Clooney) in the former "Ocean's" movies). Debbie has just recently been released from prison. She has a personal vendetta against Claude Becker (Richard Armitage) her former boyfriend who framed her.
While serving her time she comes up with a detailed genius plan to pull off a $150 million mega-heist during "The New York Metropolitan Museum Of Art" fundraising gala which is the most exclusive party invitation in America! Debbie knows that Claude will be there!
Debbie starts immediately to contact and build her ultimate "dream team" of all women to help her make this heist a reality. She had searched out individuals with special skills or accessibility to complete her brilliant plan!
Lou (Cate Blanchett) Debbie's good friend, Daphne Kluger (Anne Hathaway) a famous actress, Rose Wall (Helena Bonham Carter) a fashion designer, Amita  (Mindy Kaling) a diamond expert, Nine Ball (Rihanna) a computer hacker, Tammy (Sarah Paulson) a suburban mom who collects stolen goods and Constance (Awkwafina) a professional pickpocket are the women she recruits to make this long awaited plan a reality.
I found this movie to be really entertaining and just all around fun to experience. A great popcorn movie with all the special touches that most women only dream of. High-fashion, beauty, parties, high-society and Diamonds! Lots and lots of gorgeous diamonds, Cartier Diamonds and...
 did I mention Diamonds? It also reminds me a little bit of some of the old "Pink Panther" movies which I loved in my youth!
This is definitely a chick-flick but I really feel men will enjoy it as well.
Parents be advised: This movie is rated PG-13. I think children over the age of ten will be fine with this movie. It deals with adult schemes and crimes to heist millions of dollars from others.I did not find anything really objectionable other than some mild profanity and the f-bomb was dropped one time.
I am giving "Ocean's 8" three and a half bags of popcorn.







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