Heavy on heart and imagination yet somehow lacking both Written and Directed by: John KrasinskiCast: Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John KrasinskiSwift shot: I only wanted to know how it holds up against Drop Dead Fred. For me, IF just wasn't nearly as good. And, I am beginning to think I'm not too fond of Krasinski's storytelling. Starting out with A Quiet Place, I … [Read more...] about IF
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
A Critical Hit! Directed by: John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein Written by: John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein, Michael GilioCast: Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Rege Jean Page, Daisy Head Swift shot: They finally made a D&D movie for D&D players! The other Dungeons & Dragons attempt was decent enough, but I … [Read more...] about Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
The Cute, the Bearded, and the Clawless Directed by: Joel Crawford, Januel MercadoWritten by: Tommy Swerdlow, Tom Wheeler, Paul FisherCast: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Harvey Guillén, Wagner Moura Swift shot: Disney dreams they could make something so entertaining, magical, and memorable. With rich characters, a clear message about family and friendship, and no … [Read more...] about Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Luca
Directed by: Enrico CasarosaWritten by: Enrico Casarosa, Jesse Andrews, Simon StephensonCast: Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma Berman Swift shot: Learn Italian while you watch this quick, charming little family film with nods to Pinocchio and other Disney classics. Remember those sea-monkeys that destroyed your childhood, because you found … [Read more...] about Luca
Dolittle
Directed by: Stephen GaghanScreenplay by: Stephen Gaghan, Dan Gregor, Doug Mand Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent, Jessie Buckley, Harry CollettVoice Cast: Remi Malek, Octavia Spencer, Kumail Nanjiani, John Cena, Emma Thompson, Tom Holland, Ralph Fiennes, Selena Gomez When I was a boy, lad, young child, I was fascinated by an old … [Read more...] about Dolittle