18 'til 18 - Movie Hop
I went on a movie spree! In nine hours I saw four movies. Yep, I snatched up two of my best friends and we saw a string of movies.
Starting in theater 4: Spider-Man: Homecoming (PG-13)
Super pumped after hanging out with the Avengers, 15 year-old Peter Parker heads back home to his Aunt May, high school, and social awkwardness. While trying to return to his normal routine, prove that that he's more than just a friendly neighborhood superhero, and deal with his desperate crush on Liz Allan, he messes some things up. Big time. Now with the loss of support from Tony Stark, Peter must soon put his powers to the test when the evil Vulture emerges to threaten everything that he holds dear. Spider-Man: Homecoming displays its difference from past Spider-Man movies mainly in its language. It's nothing different than what most and high schoolers hear during passing period So, the use of "shit", near-f-words and the crude twisting of Peter's first name is very much welcomed in this fun, action-packed flick. This new Spidey, played by young-looking 21-year-old Tom Holland, is an epic teen comedy, connecting young love, geeky best friends, and school competitions. Plus, the whole movie culminates with a high school dance. Kind of like an 1980's coming-of-age movie. The 2017 version of Spider-Man is carried by an extremely diverse cast. Starting with the main love interest, Liz Allan, who is biracial and his Peter's best friend, Ned, who is Filipino. And Manuel who plays a bully-type character is Guatemalan. Plus, to top if off, a formerly Caucasian character in the comics is now biracial as Zendaya plays Mary Jane aka M.J.
I can definitely say, I'm very excited to see Spider-Man: Homecoming 2, July 5, 2019.
In theater 10: War for the Planet of the Apes (PG-13)
Caesar and the rest of the apes are forced into a deadly combat with an army of humans led by a ruthless colonel. After the apes suffer unfathomable losses, Caesar fights his darker instincts and begins his own journey to avenge his family. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate and future of their planet. War for the Planet of the Apes, which is part of the long-running sci-fi, action movie series, is the third movie focusing on intelligent ape leader Caesar. It's heavy on fantasy violence, with guns and shooting, arrows, missiles, and explosions. Some bloody wounds are shown, though there's not much gore overall. War plays out as a slow-burn narrative for the first two-thirds of its showtime, before culminating with a third act climax that still favors intimate, character-focused moments over high-octane spectacle. The plot threads in War all serve to advance either the movie’s larger sociopolitical themes or story and character arcs. In this even more complex, darker, smarter sequel, which seems destined to resonate longer than a typical popcorn movie, brings the story of Caesar the ape to a worthy end.
This is one of my favorite animal. action series and I know I'll be recommending it for many years to come.
In theater 5: Baby Driver (R)
Talented getaway driver, Baby, relies on the rhythm of his personal soundtrack to get him out of some sticky situations. But after meeting the woman of his dreams, he sees a chance to ditch his shady lifestyle and make a clean break. Coerced into working for a crime boss, Baby must face the music as a doomed heist threatens everything he's ever wanted. Profanity is no stranger with use of extremely crude and inappropriate language. There's also a crass reference to a man's genitals. With the last 30 minutes of movie leaving a total disconnect, the film would've been better as a 110-minute music video, as every scene was saturated with tunes ranging from old-school jazz to classic rock to pounding rap. The music gives us access to Baby's mindset and emotions.
While I'll never tell someone not to watch a movie, I wouldn't recommend this one.
Ending in theater 11: Dunkirk (PG-13)
"In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated." While the film confirms that the stress of war can sometimes bring out the best in people, it can also bring out the worst in them. Soldiers sometimes cower and lash out in fear; other times they hurl undeserved insults and slights. Some are willing to sacrifice their peers if it means reaching safety themselves. Dunkirk dramatizes the complexity of war, both its horrors and heroism, while admirably not straying beyond the boundaries of a PG-13 rating. Dunkirk doesn't make for easy viewing. But it tells a story well worth the telling.
I knew I wasn't a fan of historical fiction long before I saw this film. And I admit I only decided to see it after discovering Harry Styles was in it. So as I fought sleep, I don't recommend it for someone like me, but do think it was a good film.
We made a whole day out of it, arriving at the 11 am and leaving 815 pm. It was so much fun and totally something I would again. Especially if I ever need to get up to date with current films super quickly. Plus, I got to chill with my friends for a day. I think everyone should it.
Two challenges down. Sixteen to go. Three months left.
You can watch the video on October 14th at Kaylyn Marie Dunn on YouTube.
Starting in theater 4: Spider-Man: Homecoming (PG-13)
Super pumped after hanging out with the Avengers, 15 year-old Peter Parker heads back home to his Aunt May, high school, and social awkwardness. While trying to return to his normal routine, prove that that he's more than just a friendly neighborhood superhero, and deal with his desperate crush on Liz Allan, he messes some things up. Big time. Now with the loss of support from Tony Stark, Peter must soon put his powers to the test when the evil Vulture emerges to threaten everything that he holds dear. Spider-Man: Homecoming displays its difference from past Spider-Man movies mainly in its language. It's nothing different than what most and high schoolers hear during passing period So, the use of "shit", near-f-words and the crude twisting of Peter's first name is very much welcomed in this fun, action-packed flick. This new Spidey, played by young-looking 21-year-old Tom Holland, is an epic teen comedy, connecting young love, geeky best friends, and school competitions. Plus, the whole movie culminates with a high school dance. Kind of like an 1980's coming-of-age movie. The 2017 version of Spider-Man is carried by an extremely diverse cast. Starting with the main love interest, Liz Allan, who is biracial and his Peter's best friend, Ned, who is Filipino. And Manuel who plays a bully-type character is Guatemalan. Plus, to top if off, a formerly Caucasian character in the comics is now biracial as Zendaya plays Mary Jane aka M.J.
I can definitely say, I'm very excited to see Spider-Man: Homecoming 2, July 5, 2019.
In theater 10: War for the Planet of the Apes (PG-13)
Caesar and the rest of the apes are forced into a deadly combat with an army of humans led by a ruthless colonel. After the apes suffer unfathomable losses, Caesar fights his darker instincts and begins his own journey to avenge his family. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate and future of their planet. War for the Planet of the Apes, which is part of the long-running sci-fi, action movie series, is the third movie focusing on intelligent ape leader Caesar. It's heavy on fantasy violence, with guns and shooting, arrows, missiles, and explosions. Some bloody wounds are shown, though there's not much gore overall. War plays out as a slow-burn narrative for the first two-thirds of its showtime, before culminating with a third act climax that still favors intimate, character-focused moments over high-octane spectacle. The plot threads in War all serve to advance either the movie’s larger sociopolitical themes or story and character arcs. In this even more complex, darker, smarter sequel, which seems destined to resonate longer than a typical popcorn movie, brings the story of Caesar the ape to a worthy end.
This is one of my favorite animal. action series and I know I'll be recommending it for many years to come.
In theater 5: Baby Driver (R)
Talented getaway driver, Baby, relies on the rhythm of his personal soundtrack to get him out of some sticky situations. But after meeting the woman of his dreams, he sees a chance to ditch his shady lifestyle and make a clean break. Coerced into working for a crime boss, Baby must face the music as a doomed heist threatens everything he's ever wanted. Profanity is no stranger with use of extremely crude and inappropriate language. There's also a crass reference to a man's genitals. With the last 30 minutes of movie leaving a total disconnect, the film would've been better as a 110-minute music video, as every scene was saturated with tunes ranging from old-school jazz to classic rock to pounding rap. The music gives us access to Baby's mindset and emotions.
While I'll never tell someone not to watch a movie, I wouldn't recommend this one.
Ending in theater 11: Dunkirk (PG-13)
"In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated." While the film confirms that the stress of war can sometimes bring out the best in people, it can also bring out the worst in them. Soldiers sometimes cower and lash out in fear; other times they hurl undeserved insults and slights. Some are willing to sacrifice their peers if it means reaching safety themselves. Dunkirk dramatizes the complexity of war, both its horrors and heroism, while admirably not straying beyond the boundaries of a PG-13 rating. Dunkirk doesn't make for easy viewing. But it tells a story well worth the telling.
I knew I wasn't a fan of historical fiction long before I saw this film. And I admit I only decided to see it after discovering Harry Styles was in it. So as I fought sleep, I don't recommend it for someone like me, but do think it was a good film.
We made a whole day out of it, arriving at the 11 am and leaving 815 pm. It was so much fun and totally something I would again. Especially if I ever need to get up to date with current films super quickly. Plus, I got to chill with my friends for a day. I think everyone should it.
Two challenges down. Sixteen to go. Three months left.
You can watch the video on October 14th at Kaylyn Marie Dunn on YouTube.
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