Rom-Com

“Anyone But You”

By Brett_G on

8.6

There’s a thin line between love and hate…

In the running for Best rom-com of the year for me… This was WAY better than I expected it to be. And not just because of Sydney Sweeney. Or because it’s cuffing season and I’m a hopeless romantic.

The chemistry within the perfectly assembled cast is off the charts, and really takes an already great story to the next level. There’s an authenticity in this one that is missing from so many romantic comedies that cause them to fall flat. Even the steamier scenes have a surprising silliness and playfulness that permeates the rest of the film. No matter how cheesy the scene, the cast is bought in 110%, and that comes across on the big screen. Not me getting misty-eyed from laughter and “jeez, movie… I didn’t need to be attacked like that” moments. And the credits montage… Chef’s kiss*

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ll be doing sit-ups until my next movie review in an attempt to match Glen Powell’s 8 pack. Looking to also get “hot girl fit.”

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Comedy Drama

“Poor Things”

By Brett_G on

7.2

What if instead of a creature who leaves a path of destruction, Frankenstein’s creature left a path of destruction by seduction? That’s I think the best way to sum up this film… It’s a hard one to pin down, but similar to “Barbie,” takes a swing at societal norms and historical lunacy with a cunning wit about it. The look and feel of the film is a cross between Wes Anderson and Tim Burton. Be warned, approximately 1/4 of the runtime is sex scene. Or disturbing closeups of Willem Dafoe. If your not ready for either, they can both be equally jarring experiences. Unlike “Saltburn,” this film pulled of its purpose much more effectively, and was more palatable, which surprised me. It’s weird, and it’s long… but if you’re looking for something different, this is definitely a film for you!

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Comedy Documentary Streaming

“Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”

By Brett_G on

8.1

A parody of a biopic to a parody singer… Only Weird Al could pull this off. And they NAIL IT!

So cheesy, so eccentric, so perfect for the occasion. And Daniel Radcliffe was oddly made for the part of the protagonist. Surrounded by more cameos than I could keep track of in an hour and a half runtime… this one blew my expectations out of the water! (As long as you’re a Weird Al fan and are in for this type of a ride)

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Comedy Paramount+ Streaming

“South Park: Not Suitable For Children”

By Brett_G on

7.6

A Randy Marsh subplot? Count me in!

Definitely not suitable for children, with so little “safe for work” content that it couldn’t have a full-length trailer… but dead on in its satire, as always. From the energy drink craze to OnlyFans to their collision in a collusion between the deep state and societal puppet masters vying for control of our minds… It’s exactly what you want out of a South Park special event.

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Action Blockbuster Drama

“Godzilla Minus One”

By Brett_G on

8.1

Far better than any of the U.S. Godzilla films. This film has stakes and substance in abundance. Well worth the subtitles.

The first 10-15 minutes of this film are truly ruthless. Where our American counterparts suffer from fear of alienating audiences, opting to play it safe, this film goes for broke at every opportunity. It delivers a much deeper message about the human experience and harkens back to the original themes of the Godzilla franchise, grappling with our use of technology and obsession with progress without regard for collateral damage and general consequences.

For such a small budget, this film also looks absolutely gorgeous, even in its destruction. The attention to detail and creativity is evident in almost every frame, and there’s a collective sense of care put into the craft that comes across throughout the entire runtime. An all-time blockbuster on the year!

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