Inherit the Viper is a crime-thriller featuring Josh Hartnett (Kip Conley), Margarita Levieva (Josie Conley), Owen Teague (Boots Conley), Valorie Curry (Eve), Chandler Riggs (Cooper), Brad William Henke (Ted Wallace), Tara Buck (Eliza Wallace), with Dash Mihok (Sheriff Knox), and Bruce Dern (Clay Carter). The film is directed by Anthony Jerjen, and will be the second film he has ever directed. It is written by Andrew Crabtree who worked on the shorts, ‘A Little Bit Crooked’ and ‘Companion.’ The premise of the film is two siblings deal opioids in order to survive. However, brother Kip, played by Hartnett, wants to get out of the family legacy business.
The main characters, and their younger brother, must find a way to escape the peril that follows them. The result of which all leads to a shattering conclusion. The movie promises to be a searing crime-thriller that tests the bonds of family. Their is much violence and betrayal to be had throughout the course of the film. With an R rating, it should have a little bit more leeway to make the film deliver on it’s promises. Inherit the Viper is set to premiere in select theaters on January 10, 2020.
By: George Robbins
[usr 4.2]
This film review for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will discuss how the film creates a pretty decent send-off for the main story franchise. First of all, even though it shouldn’t have to be said, massive spoilers ahead. That being said I can move forward with this review. To be fair to some degree, I went into the film with low expectations and enjoyed it a lot. Admittedly, I also didn’t really like “The Last Jedi,” which shaped my opinion going into the film. With this in mind, I came out of the movie theater having enjoyed what I watched. Seriously, if you don’t want spoilers, duck out now.
First off, before spoilers, I have to say that the actors did an excellent job with their performances. The actors, especially the main characters Rey, Finn, Poe, and Kylo, played by Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, and Adam Driver respectively. All of the remaining characters play off them and one another very well. Ian McDiarmid makes an incredible return as Palpatine/ Darth Sidious and plays the part as well as he did originally. I thought that the return would be ham-fisted but it stayed entertaining throughout with him as the main villain.
Throughout the film they continually answered questions people had been asking. Rey’s parentage ending up with her being Palpatine’s grand-daughter made me like “The Last Jedi” a bit more. Not just that, but other things like who Snoke really was in the other two films. Palpatine was revealed as the true villain behind all that transpired in the new trilogy. I understand that this isn’t an amazing way to end it, but it made sense. Following the end of Return of the Jedi, we always wondered whether or not that was truly Palpatine’s end, and we got our answer.
There are a few call-backs to the original trilogy, such as a return to the Death Star and a land speeder chase reminiscent of the Endor chase. Not only that, but the send-offs for all of the characters is satisfying. In my opinion, Kylo using his own life to save Rey’s seems fitting for a redemption of the character. Also, the death of Carrie Fisher made us all wonder what they would do with Leia, and her death in the movie makes perfect sense. You can feel the impact of her death both on and off of the screen. Beyond that, the rest of the original trio have proper send-offs as well that impact the story and the audience.
The End of Nostalgia
Overall, with the return of Luke, played by Mark Hamill, as a force ghost, and Han Solo, played by Harrison Ford, as a memory work well within the story. They push the plot forward in a productive way that creates a dramatic and incredible ending to the story. That being said, I am by no means saying the film is perfect. I felt as though a lot of things like that were just put in for nostalgia and I can understand that, but I just don’t like things like that. I know that the new trilogy is polarizing, but this movie, to me, is a good send-off to it.
For more information on the movie, click here. For quick information on the cast and run-time of the film, click here.
The epic war film 1917 is a film that sees World War I in a way many people have not. The director, writer, and producer of the movie is Sam Mendes, Oscar®-winning director of Skyfall, Spectre and American Beauty. 1917 tells the story of two young British soldiers at the height of the war, Lance Corporal Schofield played by George MacKay and Lance Corporal Blake played by Dean-Charles Chapman as they are given a seemingly impossible task. The film also stars Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Claire Duburcq, Colin Firth, and Benedict Cumberbatch. Mendes wanted to create an immersive cinematic experience for movie-goers. Thus, a movie that tells an epic war story is created for people to watch.
1917 sees two soldiers having to cross enemy territory in order to try and save the lives of 1600 soldiers. Amongst the soldiers they are trying to save is Lance Corporal Blake’s brother. The movie shows The Great War at the peak of the fighting, showing battlefield combat, as well as trench warfare. Also, we’ll get to witness the traversal of No-Man’s Land, the place that was between the trenches of rivaling forces. Mendes’ grandfather was a messenger during his time in WW I, and this inspired Mendes to make the movie.
This movie is meant to be a promising war movie that can give us an immersive experience. Director Sam Mendes took his grandfather’s stories into account when making the film, so we can hope it is a realistic film. With Mendes’ other films in mind, this film has potential and starts the year off strong. The film releases in theaters everywhere on Friday January 10, 2020.
The Grudge (2020) is a new movie based off of the original “Ju-On: The Grudge” film starring Andrea Riseborough, Demián Bichir, John Cho, Betty Gilpin with Lin Shaye and Jacki Weaver.. This version of the film is directed and written by Nicolas Pesce and was also written by Jeff Buhler. The Grudge is produced by Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert, and Taka Ichise and is executive produced by Nathan Kahane, Erin Westerman, Brady Fujikawa, Andrew Pfeffer, Roy Lee, Doug Davison, John Powers Middleton and Schuyler Weiss. This movie marks the return of the Grudge franchise 15 years after it’s original release. For the first time ever, unlike the original, the film takes place on American soil, in the small town of Cross River.
This film will be director Nicolas Pesce’s third film since his directorial debut in 2016. As a long time lover of the original “The Grudge,” he was chosen as the director for the movie after the debut of his first film, “The Eyes of My Mother.” Producer Sam Raimi has said that he is happy with the film’s R-rating, saying that it allows the director to create a truly terrifying experience. By being able to show true harm and blood on screen, he feels that it is the perfect way for the director to make people scared.
This movie marks the return of the terror that many people fell in love with, but the film isn’t just a remake of the original of the same name. It is, in actuality, a continuation of the last film, so those who are fans of the original can simply see the next chapter. For everyone else, it is an R-rated horror movie that people can watch and become terrified by. For those who want to experience this chapter of the Grudge universe, the film releases in all theaters on January 3, 2020.
By George Robbins
[usr 4]
This film review for Daddy Day Care exists because the film is one that is still entertaining even as an adult. Eddie Murphy leads a great great cast. Though the cast makes the film enjoyable, the plot itself is relatively good. Throughout the film, the conflict makes a lot of sense. Therefore it is easy for a viewer of any age to watch the film, understand what is happening, and get into it.The premise itself is interesting to a degree that anyone watching can possibly see themselves reacting similarly in the given scenario.
First, the film opens to two men working at a cereal company and getting laid off. Following this, they decide to work from home by opening a day care. Next, they are forced to learn the ins and outs of caring for a large group of children. Thus watching two business men learning to be better parents actually results in hilarity. However, it of course also results in some heartwarming moments where everyone gets to know each other better.
In Conclusion for this Film Review of Daddy Day Care
This film is one that entertained me a lot at a young age, and if seen now, is still entertaining. For this reason, I highly recommend viewing the film even if you are an adult. Even though it is intended for children, there is plenty for adults to see as well. After all, watching the main characters learning to care for groups of children is just plain fun to see. Hopefully you will give this film a chance and go watch it if you haven’t already.
For more information on the film, click here. For a similarly entertaining film try Wall-E.
By George Robbins
[usr 4.7]
This film review for Born on the Fourth of July will discuss the sentiment that the character has going through to the end of the film. Of course, after a point, the sentiment being that he is anti-war. However, he doesn’t always have that sentiment, only after serving himself. Following his service during the Vietnam War and his subsequent injury, he became a peace activist. He was just one among many others who felt that the Vietnam War was pointless.
In the beginning of the film it is shown he is actually a huge supporter of Veterans. After enlisting to serve, he found out just how wrong he was about everything. Becoming bitter after his injury, and the public’s hatred towards veterans, he becomes an activist. The most powerful part of this film is that it is based on reality. In reality, the main character did actually do all of those things.
In Conclusion for this Film Review of Born on the Fourth of July
Throughout the film, we see that the main character’s sentiments are kind of warranted. Hence, seeing things from his perspective we can understand why he feels the way he does. Therefore his sentiments get across perfectly throughout the film and especially at the end. Additionally, this film was based off of the book of the same name, which is an autobiography. Hopefully, after reading this, you go watch the film, and maybe read the book as well.
For more information on the film, click here. For a more lighthearted film, but still historical, try Forrest Gump.
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