Welcome to another edition of the “The Valero Verdict” movie review.
In this I will give you a quick movie review with a couple of bullet
points of which I either liked or disliked. I will end the review with
rating of the movie and a short overall thoughts.
On the docket today: Pokemon Detective Pikachu, the Ryan Reynolds led film debuting the first live action of Pokemon.
The pacing was very slow from start to finish and didn’t pick up at any point. The movie never felt important or never truly felt like they did anything at all to make you feel invested in the film.
Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu was okay, he was a PG-13 version of Deadpool in the role. I feel for what he had to work with, he was good.
The acting was horrendous. I don’t expect world class Oscar-worthy acting but man was it really bad.
The incorporation of the Pokemon was one of the good things of the film. I did quite enjoy when they interacted on screen with them.
The Verdict:
** out of ***** stars
Honestly I wasn’t sure really what to expect from this film. I am not a Pokemon guy but the trailer when it was brought out was really good, so I had raised my expectations for the film. I really found myself bored throughout the entire film, it never hit the next level or any real level at all. The acting was horrendous and not even Ryan Reynolds could save this awful script.
Should You See It: Look if your kids are Pokemon fans and want to see this film, put them up for adoption. Older fans of Pokemon, go see Endgame for a 2nd/3rd or 4th time. Don’t waste your money on this.
So I went and saw Avengers: Endgame for a 3rd time and I figured I would bring back one of my favorite articles to write. Thinking Out Loud, I go to the movies and see the film and keep running notes throughout the entire film. It’s rather fun.
Warning, SPOILERS ARE AHEAD!!!!! So only read if you want to laugh, cry, and enjoy a wonderful ride through this masterpiece of a film.
Who does put Mayo on hot dogs???
Hits you right in the gut, right out the gate with Hawkeye’s family being gone.
Football with paper, those
were the good ol days when I was school.
HA they said Blue Meanie.
Captain Mehvel to save the day. (still not sure if I really like her or not)
Pepper and tony reunited
and about to get freaky.
I thought you were a build
a bear might be the funniest thing ever.
Avengers not the Pre-Vengers…. hilarious!!!!!!!
Thanos has a retirement plan. This literally has a batch of one liners to start the reunited phase of this movie.
Insert Thor “I like this one” in front of Captain Mehvel. (side note: I did like this interaction)
When they realized Thanos doesn’t have the stones anymore is the single greatest FU moments in movie history.
Also, Thanos being a sympathetic
figure after all he had done. I think one of the better set of writing in a
movie. Unreal.
And the midst of a sincere
moment, Thor chopped his head off.
AA group led by Steve Rogers, I love it.
As if anyone would ever miss the Mets, this movie tells lies!!!!!
I love the subtle
introduction to the gay character in this movie.
Chris Evans speeches
throughout these movies are so good. I’ve love seeing him progress from that
very first movie to now.
Oh Hi, Ant-man
Captain Marvel with a
haircut as bad as her character.
Rocket: going to get another haircut 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀
We are only about 20 minutes and someone just got up to go the bathroom
Where in the world is Hawkeye
Oh hi Ant-man again.
Black Widow: I get emails from a raccoon.
Daddy Iron Man is
everything folks. It’s the sweetest thing ever!!!!!
I do enjoy the loving daddy Tony and flipping to dick head Tony when talking to Ant-Man.
Back to the future isn’t a good movie. Sorry folks.
“If you don’t talk shop,
you can stay for lunch”
Hulk Banner – Bruce
Hulk… whatever you want to call him is easily one of the top 5 favorite
things of this movie (don’t fact check me)
Hulk out, dab ……
Tony Stark doing dishes is
funny, do you think Downey Jr does his dishes? I doubt it.
Little daughter saying
shit? Omggggg how adorable. And she conned him into juice pops.
Daddy Iron-Man is my favorite.
I LOVE YOU 3000 – in my
third time seeing this, it still hurts.
Fire up the Continuum transfunctioner
The time travel trial run is pretty hilarious.
When Tony pulls up in the car and give Cap that “I was right and I am the man because I figured this all out” is straight money.
Hulk and Rocket movie is
something I never knew I needed until this movie.
FAT THOR. Whoever came up with this is a damn genius…
They really turned Hawkeye
into a bad ass, I really liked his character arc in this because he really is
the most boring avenger and made him relevant
The going back in time and killing Baby Thanos joke is hilarious.
Hot tube time machine gets
mentioned is amazing
“So back to the future is a bunch of BS” yes Ant-man it is. Also my phone auto-corrects Ant-man to Batman is weird.
Again Fat Thor during
Brainstorming session is amazing
Cap with another good
speech.
Throwing back to the
original avengers when you see how useless Hawkeye and his arrow and Black
widow and her little handgun were
Fat Thor and Rocket scene back in Asgard is so good.
That’s America’s ass
Is that Axe body spray.
Hahaha.
MATTHEW BERRY. From
fantasy guru to Avenger actor. I love it.
Cap vs Cap fight scene is
so money.
I feel like the cap seeing the little locket he has of his woman is a very MARTHA like moment from BVS
I did enjoy the way they were to incorporate a way to get Thanos into the fight the way they did.
Scene between Thor and his mom is so powerful and such a raw moment. What any of us would do to go back and get five minutes with someone we love.
Eat a salad
The moment Tony sees his
dad, and he’s like a dad in future, and the moment they share with that future
understanding that he is having him. Just yes.
And Cap seeing his old
flame which inspires future him at the end…. just melt my heart.
This quote: “No amount of money ever bought a second of time.”
Black widow with her
little gun and Hawkeye with his sword, about to take down a ghost. Haha. Not.
This quote as well: “I don’t judge people on their worst mistakes.”
If anyone looks for a pee break, make it happen between Widow/Eye fight over whose going to die.
A baby in the theater currently won’t stop talking or whining.
Josh Brolin is so good as
Thanos, his dialogue throughout these last two films have been perfect.
Nothing like future self-killing
past self in the future
Cap getting Thor’s hammer
was such a bad ass scene
Choke slam!!!! Thanos
destroying the avengers big 3 like the Spurs did the heat.
Phone just went off and kid screaming in the middle of this awesome scene
Avengers assemble scene. My goodness folks. One of the coolest schemes I’ve ever witnessed in theaters. You knew what was going to happen and even in my third viewing gave me chills.
Spidey/Iron-Man reuniting…. allllll the feels.
And Star lord seeing Gamora, be still my heart.
WAKANDA FORVER!!!!!!
Captain Mehvel to the
rescue.
I am IRON MEN
Tony, were going to be okay. You can rest now….
PHONE RINGING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MOST POWERFUL SCENE PLUS A BABY SCREAMING NOW.
I love you 3000…. My god those words.
I’m here for a guardian’s
movie with Thor in it.
Falcon as the new cap, I’m
intrigued
Cap and his woman dancing in the living room, all the feels…. all of them. !
What a thrilling ride this movie was the 3rd time around.
Welcome to another edition of the “The Valero Verdict” movie review. In this I will give you a quick movie review with a couple of bullet points of which I either liked or disliked. I will end the review with rating of the movie and a short overall thoughts.
On the docket today, only the most anticipated movie of well probably EVER!!!! The conclusion of what has been a masterful series of movies, Avengers: Endgame.
This is 1000000000000000000000% SPOILER FREE.
Wow. That is the first thing I can really put on here. It was an emotional roller coaster that just was so mind blowing good on so many levels. The movie peeled back layers that I didn’t even know I needed to be peeled back.
Robert Downey Jr. is one of/if not the greatest casting of a comic book character of all time. If you look at every character and it can range from the Joker to Superman to even Captain America, you can see others in those roles. Iron Man/Tony Stark was made for RDJ and this movie he showed why. RDJ is masterful in this movie and he takes us on a ride from the first moments on the screen to his last moment.
It’s funny in ways you didn’t expect it to be funny. All the Marvel movies have their own sort of laughs but this one brought some strong comedic value while not taking away from the core of the film.
You know the story, you know whats going to happen but yet you find yourself watching a title fight and cheering every step of the way.
The Verdict:
***** out of ***** PERFECTION
The Russo brothers directed a masterpiece. The expectation level for me for this movie was like no other and I was completely blown away by this film. From start to finish you witnessed 3 hours (didn’t feel like it) culmination of 22 movies come together and take you on a magical ride across the Marvel Universe.
Markus/McFeely deserve just as much credit here for their outstanding writing on this film. The cast, really need I say more?
You laugh, you cry, you cheer, you laugh so more, you cry some more and after it’s all said and done, they left you wanting more even after 3 hours.
Should You See It?: ABSOLUTELY!!!!!! Caution: I didn’t think I would ugly cry more during this than I did last week during Breakthrough. This was the greatest experience I have ever had inside a movie theater. I truly can’t wait to see it again, and again and again.
Welcome to another edition of the “The Valero Verdict” movie review. In this I will give you a quick movie review with a couple of bullet points of which I either liked or disliked. I will end the review with rating of the movie and a short overall thoughts.
On the docket today, Breakthrough – the true story of John Smith, a young 14 year old boy who fell into a lake and was presumed dead but the power of prayer turns what seemed like the end into only the beginning for him.
Chrissy Metz – You really felt the connection she made between her and the character she was portraying. The emotion that had to go into this performance was not easy at all, she was just fantastic in this movie.
Topher Grace was another solid addition to the cast, a super change of pace from his last role. He was enjoyable in this role.
Faith based movie can be very cliche from time to time. In reading and fact checking the movie, they didn’t “Hollywood” a whole lot of the movie. Which really makes the movie that much better.
This movie was very well paced, it never felt like it was dragging out and honestly if you look from the outside looking in this movie could have been very boring. Roxann Dawson did an amazing job of putting the pieces together to keep you interested.
The Verdict:
*** out of ***** stars
This movie will pull at the heartstrings from start to finish. The power of faith is a beautiful thing and it was on display in this movie. To read the true story for it to be portrayed with accuracy as they did, this movie was really good. Metz was truly magnificent in this role and truly embody the role of the mother.
Should You See It?: Yes, the power of Prayer is something that can and needs to be heard among people of all ages. (Just bring some Kleenex)
Welcome to another edition of the “The Valero Verdict” movie review. In
this I will give you a quick movie review with a couple of bullet
points of which I either liked or disliked. I will end the review with
rating of the movie and a short overall thoughts.
On the docket today, the Regina Hall led movie called Little.
Marsai Martin is a damn star. She really is great in this movie and honestly really look forward to watching her grow and star in more films. She was super great in this role and an unexpected pleasant surprise.
I expected a little more Regina Hall but while she was on-screen, she was fantastic. To be honest, I am waiting for a Director to cast her in a super serious role and watch her just thrive in it. I feel like she has an Oscar nominated performance her we haven’t seen yet.
A lot of the big time funny parts were in the trailer i.e. the BMW (Black Mama Whooping) scene was hilarious.
I really hated the poor tasted joke at the beginning about the kid transitioning. I don’t feel like we have a place in movies for this, poorly worded joke that wasn’t needed nor funny.
Overall Verdict:
** 1/2 out of ***** stars
Like I’ve said before, predictable movies are okay when they are these types of movies. I enjoyed the performances from Regina Hall and Marsai Martin. It wasn’t an over the top super funny but it satisfied me from start to finish for me to enjoy it.
Should You See It?: Wait till Redbox. It’s not a right now need to see it kind of movie but I definitely think its worth a rent when it comes out.
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Joey Janela has one of the hottest things going Wrestlemania weekend, I had the opportunity in attending last years event in New Orleans and it was amazing. So I couldn’t help but be hyped for Part 1 of Janela’s 3rd Spring Break.
Joey Janela vs. Marko Stunt
Janela in his first match back and he held nothing back as these two went above and beyond from the start. The match had some great high-spots but this match went about 15 minutes too long. It really overstayed its welcome.
The Verdict: ** out of *****stars – It was great to see Janela back in the ring and I was really impressed with Stunt as this was my first time seeing him.
Tony Deppen vs. Dustin Thomas
Deppen was on the mic for what felt like 4 days, and he takes his act out to the crowd and out of no where he starts beating the hell out of a dude with No Legs. The crowd started chanting Let’s Go No Legs, I really love indie crowds. Thomas as we have now come to now, was insane. Tornado DDT’s, 619, and a spring-board 450? ABSOLUTELY INSANE.
The Verdict: ***** out of ***** stars – Deppen wins the match but WOW, they really stole the show. Thomas insane with his abilities with no legs and Deppen did a damn good job from start to finish.
Spring Break Scramble
Jake Atlas vs. A-Kid vs. Australian Suicide vs. Slim J vs. Shane Mercer vs. Jungle Boy
This match was INSANE. A-Kid was very impressive, all over the place. High Flying from all parties involved. Shane Mercer who looked really out of place to start this match but man he really was on fire. He walked the ropes with a man on his shoulders, he did a flipping body slam off the ropes, just WOW.
The Verdict: **** 1/2 out of ***** stars – Jungle Boy with the victory. Very fun match with guys flying everywhere.
GCW Heavyweight Championship Nick Gage (c) vs. Shinjiro Otani
Gage is one of the most over men on the planet. I would say he really is Stone Cold lite for modern day, he is a don’t give a shit, fuck the world attitude is very relatable to a lot of people and they eat it alive.
Now for the match, it was just okay. I wanted to see more hard hitting between these two beast and it just didn’t happen
The Verdict: ** out of ***** stars– Gage wins with a roll up and the pull of the tights. Highly underwhelming and disappointing.
Invisible Man vs. Invisible Stan
Bryce Remsburg showed he is the best Referee on the planet. I truly believe he is the only guy in the world that can pull this match off between two Invisible people and make it entertaining.
The Verdict: ********* out of ***** stars – Invisible Man picks up the victory. I would give this a trillion stars if I could. I would never in a million years expect to enjoy a match between two invisible men but here I am.
Taka Michinoku vs. Orange Cassidy
The interaction between the two to open was brilliant. Cassidy is a comedic genius with his new hands in the pocket deal. Taka confusion from the get go was classic and using his own ways against him.
The Verdict: *** out of ***** stars– Taka with the Michinoku Driver out of nowhere for the win. Once this got going from all the comedy, it was a real treat. Taka is still able to go at a good pace and Cassidy is a damn fine wrestler.
Ethan Page vs. A Mystery Opponent
The mystery opponent ends up being “Starman”. He rolls up Ethan Page in a matter of moments for the 3. The big reveal and it’s freaking Virgil.
Doesn’t he look thrilled to be in the ring
The Verdict: Squash Match.
Jimmy Lloyd vs. Masashi Takeda
THIS WAS WILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Moments into the match and Lloyd was bleeding like a mad man. Light Tubes being smashed at every second of this match, an absolute crazy Weed wacker spot in which Takeda hits Lloyd with it.
The Verdict: **** out of ***** stars –Takeda wins with a pin. This match was absolute NUTS!!!!!! Just bloodshed from both guys, a couple of crazy insane spots with light tubes and a pair of scissors I thought for sure Lloyd had embedded in his neck.
Overall Show Verdict:
**** out of **** stars
The show was a whole lot of fun. Janela is a smart man when he lays out these matches and who and what he gets to show up and show out. Gage/Otani was the lone dud in the show, outside of that it was guns a blazing.
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Welcome to another edition of the “The Valero Verdict” movie review. In
this I will give you a quick movie review with a couple of bullet
points of which I either liked or disliked. I will end the review with
rating of the movie and a short overall thoughts.
On the docket today, Pet Sematary. The remake of 1989 Horror film based on a book by Stephen King.
look at that thing, it’s terrifying looking.
The only thing remotely scary about this film was the cat, I mean just look at it. If you stare at that picture long enough, the cat takes your soul.
Jason Clarke is an amazing actor. The ONLY thing about this film that was good was him. He is one of the best actors in Hollywood and it showed in this film. He’s emotion is so raw in this film, you just felt everything that he felt throughout the entire film.
They somehow managed to make a 1 hour and 41 minute run time feel like 3 hours. The 3rd act dragged out and it was so uninteresting at that.
THE BACK OF SEMI-TRUCK HIT A KID AND THE KID DIDN’T EVEN HAVE A MARK ON THEM. (sorry for yelling)
We’ve made 1.3 trillion (don’t fact check me) Horror movies, can people stop going into random dark rooms? or can they stop locking themselves in rooms? That would be just great.
Best quote in this movie: “Good thing your no fucking vet.”
The Verdict:
* out of ***** stars
This just wasn’t a good movie, not even Jason Clarke’s phenomenal performance could save this movie. Lithgow was good in it, but outside of that, predictable, not scary (Minus that Cat that is going to give me nightmares forever), and dragged out 3rd act, this was another remake we did not need.
Should You See It?: Absolutely not. I’ve really debated what movie was worse, this or Dumbo. I would pay to see Dumbo fight the cat from this, I would lay AT LEAST $20 on the cat. That in itself would be more entertaining than both of these trash movies.
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Welcome to another edition of the “The Valero Verdict” movie review. In this I will give you a quick movie review with a couple of bullet points of which I either liked or disliked. I will end the review with rating of the movie and a short overall thoughts.
On the docket today, Shazam!. Normally I would say something fancy here about the movie being highly anticipated or anything at all. How about we say, Could DC finally make a good movie?
Grazer/Levi/Angel connection as Shazam/Freeman/Batson is spectacular. Grazer himself having to have the chemistry between both of the key characters was very pivotal in this movie and he was great.
Zachary Levi was a fantastic Shazam. You got the perfect dose of confused, witty, sarcastic, warm and funny all wrapped up in one.
The weird playing of Slow Hands by Nail Horan in the background of the family dinner. Did someone actually listen to those lyrics prior to editing it into the film? It was just weird.
Story telling was spot on. Sanberg did a great job of putting the pieces together. I really enjoyed his investment into the characters and making you care about them.
My biggest problem was the ending, it felt like it was never going to end. It dragged out for maybe 15 minutes too long.
The Verdict:
*** 1/2 out of ***** stars
This was a strong movie, and a really shocking feel good movie. I liked the different lighthearted approach to the Super-Hero genre. It is one we really haven’t seen before. The chemistry between the leads was great, Mark Strong was a great villain and outside the 9 hour ending, the movie was a lot of fun. (Also DC finally making a good movie was a joke, calm down)
Should You See It?: Yes, and I think you should take the entire family. It was a whole lot of fun and a great feel good story for the kids to enjoy as well.
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Welcome to another edition of the “The Valero Verdict” movie review. In this I will give you a quick movie review with a couple of bullet points of which I either liked or disliked. I will end the review with rating of the movie and a short overall thoughts.
On the docket today, the 100th movie about Bonnie & Clyde. I kid, the Netflix movie starring Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson about the two Texas Rangers who helped take down Bonnie & Clyde.
This movie poster looks dumb.
Let me start with the positive. Costner and Harrelson have fantastic chemistry together. These two were a great pairing.
But the duo could not overcome the lackluster script. It felt like throughout the film they were going through the motions and I don’t blame the acting as it wasn’t bad, they just didn’t have much to work with.
The movie was so boring and dull, you were anticipating at some point the film would pick up and get moving and it never did.
The whole build is for the end (we all know what happens) and it came off as “just another scene”. I hated it so much because the whole movie led up to this moment and it fell flat on its face.
The Verdict:
* out of ***** stars
Netflix has been really good with a lot of the movies they have been making but this one misses the mark. Great casting in the two leads, Harrelson and Costner do their best to overcome a rough script but can’t even make the movie watchable.
Should You See It?: If you are bored and can’t find something to watch on Netflix, pick a random episode of The Office to watch and skip this garbage.
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