Beauty and the Beast (2017)

Directed by: Bill Condon

Written by: Stephen Chbosky & Evan Spilliotopoulos

Starring: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGreggor, Stanley Tucci, Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson, Audra McDonald, & Gugu Mbatha-Raw


This live-action remake brings to life the original fairy tale along with the Disney classic animation version.  There are so many things that I loved about this film.

Ok first, my favorite princess was always Jasmine.  But as I grew up and took a bunch of "What Disney Princess are you?" (I always got Belle) my favorite changed to Belle.  So when I heard that this film was coming out, I was very excited.  So excited that I got advanced tickets in 3D.  (I recommend seeing it in 3D.)

Anyway, one of the positives from the film is how I said that it incorporates the original fairy tale...at least a little bit.  Belle (Watson) still doesn't have siblings, but the reason for Maurice (Kline) leaving is the same as the original story.  So rather than trespassing as the original, Maurice is imprisoned for being a thief.

Second, it is pretty historically accurate.  In the cartoon it is difficult to figure out when the film takes place, but in the live-action it is pretty evident that it takes place during the 18th century a.k.a. during Marie Antoinette time.  The costumes were outrageous and the antiques that the king has are for sure during that time. (I used to work at an antique lamp shop.)

Third, it is a very modern version with there being interracial couples as well as more than one gay character.  It brings it into this time period.

Plus the additional scenes that weren't in the original are fantastic.  They answer the questions that we have like what happened to Belle's mother?

So it's a must: 5 popcorns.

Table 19 (2017)

Directed by: Jeffery Blitz

Written by: Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass

Starring: Anna Kendrick



Eloise (Kendrick) decides to RSVP to her longest friend's wedding.  Unfortunately, she dated her longest friend's brother who dumped her two months ago and, of course, he will be there.  Awkwardly, she makes her way to the wedding and is seated at the last table with all the other rejects: Table 19.

I thought this was going to be a rom com type film and it was, but what I liked is it wasn't all about Kendrick.  The film followed the other members of the table and it was more of an ensemble cast.  Their stories all intertwined together at this, what they thought would be, horrible wedding.

If you need a cute movie that will just make you laugh and love then watch it.  It isn't anything amazing, but it'll make you feel good.

3 popcorns.

Get Out (2017)

Directed by: Jordan Peele

Written by: Jordan Peele

Starring: Daniel Kaluuya & Allison Williams




At first I didn't think this was 5 popcorns.  I didn't feel anything about it and I wasn't super shocked by the ending, but...then I saw a Buzzfeed article that changed everything.

In the Buzzfeed article, that you can see here, it basically says all the hidden secret things the film had.  I missed most of them and thought it was very creative after that.  I love foreshadowing and puns in films.

So the film had a lot of these, boosting up the popcorn rating.  In addition, the storyline is very creative.  I thought it was going to be about white people enslaving blacks as their slaves using hypnosis as the best friend said, but it's more Sci-Fi than that.

Even though the film is intense, the best friend Rod (played by LilRel Howery) eases the tension throughout the film.  Not sure that I like the tension being eased though.  But maybe Peele put it in in order to not disappoint audience members just in case the tension was too big to fulfill everyone's expectations.

5 popcorns.

Logan (2017)

Directed by: James Mangold

Written by: James Mangold, Scott Frank, & Michael Green

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, & Dafne Keen




I saw this film twice.  The first time, I liked it greatly, but was very confused as to what happened to the other X-Men members.  I Googled it various times and still had no answer. My number one question was about Storm.  When the hell did she die?  Because I am a true X-Men fan and have seen all the films, but do not remember Storm's death.

And I was right!   She never died, which meant that I either missed Logan addressing it or they didn't talk about it at all.  So I Googled that and turned out I missed it.  I made it my mission to see the film again.

The second time around, I paid very close attention and actually heard the film address it.  But barely!  No wonder I missed it the first time!  Deducted a popcorn for overlooking a very important detail!!!!!!!!

But other than that it was pretty good.  It definitely stands out from all the other films, but Keen was amazing!  She's fierce and my second favorite mutant after Mystique.  No one beats Mystique.

4 popcorns.