Migration 2023 by AverageMansReviews

Migration 2023 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful/animal cruelty/breaking/shooting/squashing/burning

Jamaica here we come: we need this family of Mallards [Ducks] as after an uncomfortable situation and after a couple of conversations; Mack [voice by Kumail Nanjiani:] he is very protective to an anxiety level, whilst his wife Pam [voiced by Elizabeth Banks:] she wants to experience life and not just watch it pass her by. But luckily on whilst we are on this journey/adventure the Mallards will meet some interesting characters such as Chump [voiced by Awkwafina:] she is a pigeon, which is a gang leader of these pigeons in New York City, I wouldn't mess with her; but luckily she knows of somebody that can help this family reach their destination of Jamaica; Delroy [voiced by Keegan-Michael Key:] he is a  scarlet macaw, which without giving too much of the storyline away is currently trapped, so if they want to help they will have to go and release him.

Generally speaking: the framework and pacing of this 83 minutes film is good; it has one of those outlays which is designed for a family experience of all age ranges; so any family with children would know it needs to have a storyline which is non-complicated, which it isn't; it is about the journey/adventure and it can't be too long; which it isn't also.

Comedy, action and art; we have a question of what is duck l'orange? Yes we also an answer as well, Mack & Pam are being chased; to give across this busy dance floor with many human beings legs and feet they have the salsa; Across the dance floor [just to cover my back I am presuming it is the dance floor based on it was referenced earlier on;] but this sequence is truly captivating and of a high-quality.

Character developments and voice performances; the character developments are safe and reliable versions of what they are meant to be, but having said that they also excellently and smoothly executed, with also a high-quality/level of voice performances from everyone in this cast; including but not limited to Danny DeVito voice of Uncle Dan/Great uncle; a old Mullard which also goes on this adventure/journey and Carol Kane voice of Erin; she is a great blue heron; comes off as very nice if just comes off as ever so slightly unhinged; but you will have to watch this film to find out why.

This film receives: 8/10, this film is excellent; I have decided to award this film another mark based on, it does everything it is set out to do and it is just a pleasant family film; it also has some awards accredited to its name; 1 Winner Michigan Movie Critics Guild Awards 2023 MMCG Award Award for Film Excellence Keegan-Michael Key (actor) Shared with: Wonka · The Super Mario Bros. Movie and 6 Nominees that includes Hawaii Film Critics Society 2024 HFCS Award Best Vocal/Motion Capture Performance Kumail Nanjiani and Annie Awards 2024 Annie Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Tresi Gazal; voice of Gwen, the youngest member of the Mullards family; her specialty is saying please you may elongated manner.

 

 

Power Rangers Zeo [Season 1,] Episode 28: A Small Problem by AverageMansReviews

Power Rangers Zeo [Season 1,] Episode 28: A Small Problem  by AverageMansReviews

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5 things about this episode

Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/other effects/transformation/robotics/shooting/short-circuiting

A little bit of small gold: Storyline, Character [Character developments,] Action and Art: Prince Sprocket has shrunk down Kat/Zeo Ranger I Pink and Tommy/Zeo Ranger V Red and imprisoned them in a terrariun. This unknown individual looking very mysterious dressed in this black and gold costume and this individual takes on these cogs without any problem; yes I know this is such a small sequence but it is still good nonetheless.

This episode receives: 8/10, this episode is excellent; it is one of those episodes that gets better the more you watch of it.

Godzilla: King of the Monsters 2019 by AverageMansReviews

Godzilla: King of the Monsters 2019 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/animal cruelty/animal feeding/environmental/shooting/stabbing/burning/suicide/kamikaze/birth/terrorism/medical

Monarch: briefly; still want to do the best for everyone including the Titans:  Dr. Ishirō Serizawa [Ken Watanabe:] he is a high-ranking scientist for this organisation, the still very much believes that humankind and the Titans can live together, but then we have Alan Jonah [Charles Dance:] he is a former British Army Colonel turned eco-terrorist which doesn't believe this in fact with a little bit of help from somebody who wants to start the world over with a clean slate.

Generally speaking: the script, framework, pacing character developments and performances of the humans; well the script is wafer thin, there isn't much to it, consequently the framework and pacing of this 124 minutes film is for the vast majority until roughly more or less the final quarter or somewhere around here, it is tedious actually I was struggling to stay awake and then if we add likewise wafer thin character developments [minus the two, I brought up earlier including performance,] including either ranging from solid to poor representation of their characters; it doesn't make this sequel easy and fun to watch, in fact as you will read momentarily; simply it becomes a slight chore and then bursts into life; Yes I will be making reference to the character developments again momentarily.

Art and action; these two components individually or together are the biggest asset or/and assets to this film by absolutely miles; like from Earth to the Moon which is 238,855 miles. Godzilla and the other Titans. The artistry by the usage of dark tone [especially in these massive chaotic sequences;] most of these creatures yes these creatures can be incredibly destructive, but if you can get through to them, be calming and respectful to them, they are majestic creatures. As I have already indicated these chaotic sequences, including but not limited to when without giving too much away our released onto the world as they destroyed everything in their path as they are being I am going to say called by such as when King Ghidorah; basically you will get to the point where hell is being released onto the Earth and throughout the rest; this is where this sequel comes into its own and really shows what it is capable of in its entirety, don't get me wrong before this you get segments of what this sequel can do, but if you want free-flowing non-stop released potential than you have to wait until this point and beyond.

This film receives: 4/10, this film is mixed; as I have already highlighted in one way or another it has problems and right at the end there is one extra scene. This film also has awards accredited to its name 5 Winners that includes Indiana Film Journalists Association, US 2019 IFJA Award Best Vocal/Motion Capture Performance Jason Liles Alan Maxson Richard Dorton and Fright Meter Awards 2019 Fright Meter Award Best Special Effects. 14 Nominees Golden Trailer Awards 2019  Golden Trailer Best Summer Blockbuster and at the same award ceremony/event Best Fantasy Adventure now unfortunately they are not all good nominees Razzie Awards 2020 Razzie Award Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel

 

Reactionary To The Wrestling News of: Sami Zayn vs. the WWE Intercontinental Champion Imperium's Walter [with Ludwig Kaiser & Giovanni Vinci;] Singles Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania XL/40/2024: 12/03/2024 by AverageMansReviews

Reactionary To The Wrestling News of: Sami Zayn vs. the WWE Intercontinental Champion Imperium's Walter [with Ludwig Kaiser & Giovanni Vinci;] Singles Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania XL/40/2024: 12/03/2024 by AverageMansReviews

Warning: there is going to be some sort/censored adult language references in this content

Well this is a bit of manure: what I am hoping is Chad Gable evolves into a tweener, where he realises that being a complete nice guy all the time doesn't work and at minimum it deserves to be a part of this match to make it a triple threat for this prestigious championship, but knowing the WWE as I do regardless of the change of regime, they will take the easy option and possibly/more than likely turn Gable heel. Which I am not being arrogant here, if they make this match into a triple threat match, my character developments for Gable fit better as it gives the more of a character range to use if the crowd want to cheer for him, they would have to work against that.

Because as things stand, yes I am fully aware of this expression of card subject to change, but if they do great if they don't and just have this one-on-one for this championship, I am or have no interest in seeing it, I am really trying to get excited for a Walter match, because you know it is going to be at minimum very good stop but it is like the WWE regime have forgotten it isn't 2023 anymore, meaning last year was Zayn in a career sense that was his year and I am not saying you can't get there again. But like 2023 was Zayn's year, I think Gable is well overdue for a push to the next level as everyone can see or including people that can't see, he is ready to be unleashed and let's be honest he deserves a WrestleMania moment, so I am open for him to win or Walter to retain on the biggest stage of them all in professional wrestling.

I should point out I like Zayn, but compared to the other two options it feels like him winning and potentially dethroning Walter would be anticlimactic and a missed opportunity. So hopefully between now and Mania I hope we get one of the two outcomes I have already mentioned, because if we don't it will end up feeling like the WWE hierarchy have really missed the bed on this one, but to finish off I will say this one is more card subject to change well possibly/hopefully, Especially when I have just seen a picture of the actual pin fall, who is now a pinch of speculation that based on this picture apparently the shoulder or shoulders were not down right. I should now say I have seen this picture and it would be difficult to see if you are going to go with are the shoulder completely down, I would say yes if you are going from the neck to the shoulders, but if you are going from the shoulders to the back then I would say this would be a tight call and open to interpretation, because you could say no[ which is acceptable,] but how many other pin falls similar to this have we seen throughout the years, it is a can of worms that I personally wouldn't like to open, because if we do basically we would have to adopt replays on every decision. But I am not stupid, meaning I know this could be the beginning of the potential storyline to the triple threat at Mania for this championship; we will have to wait and see how this plays out; but don't make Gable lookalike a complete idiot, by giving him the character progression of not being able to handle a loss, like I said I would greatly prefer my character developments for him.

 

Mooned 2023 by AverageMansReviews

Mooned 2023 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful/shooting

I must get back to Earth: briefly; Victor Perkins [voice by Jason Segel:] he is a long-term rival of Felonious Gru and finds himself on the moon, he sets to work to get back to earth and this short project follows his attempts to achieve this. Meanwhile he is also joined by Stuart/Kevin/Bob [voiced by Pierre Coffin:] without giving too much away Stuart takes the easier approach to getting home and yes even offers its to Perkins.

Generally speaking: the framework and pacing is good and straightforward as it only has roughly 9 minutes to work with.

Art, comedy, action, character developments and voice performances; as always from this franchise the art is highly engaging and easy to settle down with. The comedy and action mimic of something like out of Looney Tunes; Wile E. Coyote as in project Perkins in theory has all of these great ideas including his technical support, but likewise as in practice Perkins has a similar success rate as Coyote catching the Road Runner. For a brief example in this project; I like the old slingshot idea that Perkins has; in a nutshell he makes his suit have longer arms wrap them around some rocks and basically back up and say goodbye to the moon and then slingshot back to earth in theory; but in practice this does not happen and finally the character developments and the performances are all good.

This film receives: 9/10, this film is excellent; the only disappointing thing about this project is when this content was first dictated it has no awards accredited to it and based on my viewing experience, I would think it would get at least one from somewhere for being either animatedly pleasing or/and comical, in fact on reflection I have decided to award another mark, just because I like this style of comedy of you have this character trying to achieve something and as I have already indicated in theory it works, but in practice you may get a different result or results; based on how many times you try one thing, but then again full disclosure I have always loved Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote and likewise Tom, Jerry and Spike [the Dog;] individual shtick anyway.

 

Hairspray 2007 by AverageMansReviews

Hairspray 2007 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: I should massively point out that this film is set to the backdrop of the 1960's and consequently this project has the outlook. There is flashing effects/colourful effects/racism and cultural divide/comment about Russia/ritual/bodily functions/shooting/cutting/medical

May 1962 in the Baltimore, USA: briefly; we meet Tracy Turnblad [Nikki Blonsky:] a curvy [to cover my back; I refuse to call her overweight, when she can clearly move] teenager that really wants to be on this show The Corny Collins Show; obviously the presenter's name is Corny Collins [James Marsden:] he is willing to embrace the future of change that is coming, he also works with "Motormouth" Maybelle Stubbs [Queen Latifah:] she is a warm and welcoming person to all that are pleasant to her and she also hosts a show, once a month aimed at other African-Americans and other of ethnic backgrounds; rhythm and blues [I know Caucasian people could like this genre of music, but work with me here; I don’t want to get cancelled] I really can't put her show name here [unless as I have already referenced I would like to be cancelled; which I say no thank you to that;] so every dance is a dance or change.

Generally speaking: the framework and pacing of this 116 minutes film is good; it uses the musical/stage musical outlay of musical number, storyline progression and vice versa; so it is fluently smooth and free flowing between musical storyline or/and storyline progression.

Art, comedy and action; the scenery, musical numbers & dance routines are clean and tidy, choreographed; I mean for a snippet of time we have Wilbur & Edna Turnblad [Christopher Walken & John Travolta:] husband-and-wife and parents to Tracy that individually own their own businesses; one runs a joke shop by the name of "Hardy-Har Hut" [below the family house,] whilst his wife Edna's Occidental Laundry [inside the home,] also she will become her daughter's agent. But I digress; this husband-and-wife are performing the musical number "(You're) Timeless to Me" and Wilbur turns into Dracula and Edna turns into a victim; I should point out that this husband-and-wife are made for one number; so there is nothing unpleasant intended here and moving on without giving too much away this battering ram was a imaginative way to achieve what they wanted to achieve.

Character developments and performances; the character developments are versions of what they are clearly meant to be, but it is the faultless performances; be it dialogue or singing and chemistry of this cast that is the driving force behind this project; anyone that worked on this project in any capacity should be very proud of what they achieved here.

This film receives: 10/10, this film is top-notch entertainment; it is at least seeing once-in-a-lifetime and the more you watch of it the better it gets, so after everything is said and done it is very deserving of this mark. This film also has some awards accredited to its name; such as 21 Winners Critics Choice Awards 2008 Critics Choice Award Best Young Actress Nikki Blonsky and from the same award ceremony/event Best Acting Ensemble Nikki Blonsky John Travolta Michelle Pfeifer Elijah Kelley Queen Latifah Amanda Bynes Zac Efron Christopher Walken James MarsdenTayla Parx Allison Janney. 45 Nominees likewise from the same award ceremony/event Best Song Queen Latifah Nikki Blonsky Zac Efron Elijah Kelley For the song "Come So Far," Best Comedy Movie and finally Best Family Film.

Hairspray 1988 by AverageMansReviews

Hairspray 1988 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: I should massively point out that this film is set to the backdrop of the 1960's and consequently this project has the outlook. There is flashing effects/colourful effects/racism, white on black violence, police brutality and cultural divide/torture/electrocution/medical

To be brutally honest I don't want to spend too much time on this content and you will understand why in due course: in a nutshell; it is the 1960's in Baltimore; we meet Tracy Turnblad [Ricki Lake:] a plump teenager , I refuse to make any negativity about her figure, which is outspoken, that wants to appear on a popular local TV program The Corny Collins Show; obviously the presenter's name is Corny Collins [Shawn Thompson:] a modern individual that is open to change, be it a different shape or different background. "Motormouth" Maybelle Stubbs [Ruth Brown:] she knows a change is coming once a month aimed at other African-Americans and other of ethnic backgrounds; rhythm and blues [I know Caucasian people could like this genre of music, but work with me here; I don’t want to get cancelled] I really can't put her show name here [unless as I have already referenced I would like to be cancelled; which I say no thank you to that.] Tracy's parents; her mother and father; Edna Turnblad/Arvin Hodgepile [Divine:] she means well and Hodgepile as owner of the TV station WZZT and Wilbur Turnblad [Jerry Stiller:]  Stiller has also worked on the remake of this film in 2007 as Mr. Pinky; the owner of the shop Mr. Pinky's Hefty Hideaway.

Generally speaking: the entirety of this film is garbage; it seems to do so much more harm than good, which there is nothing good about this film, so it goes on for roughly 92 minutes, which this is so slow and painful, but that isn't worst thing about this film actually I could put up with that in comparison to the content and the layout of this content. Once again it seems to skate around really important issues such as the cultural/social divide between Caucasians and African-Americans, I mean it makes references to disabled people using the word spastic [yes I am cleared to use this word as I am one, well at least we are being included I guess that is a positive] and mental health.

I mean yes I may not be African-American or any ethnic background nearby to African-American, but if you are going to bring up this cultural problem, can you do it properly and give it the respect it rightly deserves, instead of this absolute garbage, this is one of those rare occasions where the remake of this film Hairspray 2007 is flawless and this one in comparison is just shameful, I should just point out that this is not a musical and the 2007 is a musical.

What can I tell you about the character developments and performances?; The character types are barely adequate and the performances don't stand out, in fact in hindsight they get cheapen, by other aspects of this film which I have already discussed [but then again what do I know; when you get to the bottom of this content this will make much more better sense.]

This film receives: 1/10, this film is poor; as I have already indicated it seems to completely miss the point of the subject matters, to the point where I have no idea how the following was achieved. This film also has awards accredited to it; 1 Winner National Film Preservation Board, USA 2022 National Film Registry 2022 Winner National Film Registry National Film Preservation Board. 7 Nominees Film Independent Spirit Awards 1988; Best Feature Rachel Talalay, the following is from the same award ceremony/event Best Director John Waters [as Dr. Fredrickson; briefly and I don't feel comfortable saying this he is brought in, because dating somebody of a different culture divide is seen as an illness, I apologise for this, what can I say this film is unpleasant, I mean I know this film was based in the 1960s, but as I have already shown they haven't really dealt with any of these subject matters nowhere near properly.] Best Female Lead Ricki Lake, Best Supporting Female Debbie Harry [as Velma Von Tussle: briefly demanding mother towards her daughter Amber von Tussle,] Best Supporting Male Divine and Best Screenplay John Waters. Sundance Film Festival 1988 Grand Jury Prize Dramatic John Waters