Movie Review: The Lion King 2019

*Red Diamond and Annie look at the concept for making Infinity Gauntlet in order to revive half of livings*

Annie: So, you showed me your concept of your gauntlet based on your authority?

Red Diamond: Yes, because that will perfectly fitting for the "Diamond's Authority", based on the colors, like the fingers are red that was based on me, the yellow on the left part is based on "Diamond Ramsay", the blue one on the right is based on Blue Diamond and the light purple on the forearm is based on Cosmic Diamond, what do you think?

Annie: Hm, thats kinda cool, but i think its too small for other diamonds like Cosmic or Blue, since it has a regular size of human hands like you or Diamond Ramsay.

Red Diamond: Yeah, kinda make sense, because im the only diamond for using the gauntlet. Hope these stones are harmful on my hand.

Annie: Lets hope so. Anyway, catch ya later when your gauntlet is done.

Red Diamond: Ok.

(Review starts and after nearly 2 hours)

Annie: *walks out of movie theater in not very happy reaction* ...  They F***ed it up!

Ok, i think we can all agree that Disney loves remake our nostalgia favorite films from golden age to "Disney Renaissance", i mean there have been plenty of reports of so many Disney's plans to make their live action remakes from their animated classics. From before, we had Tim Burton's Dumbo that it looks not bad, but its obviously boring to watch with lackluster writing and some bad characters. Then there's Aladdin, which it was not as boring as Dumbo at the time for the presentation. And finally, they made a movie from 1994's classic that we all know and love.

"The Lion King 2019" is a... Well, a 2019 animated remake from the original "The Lion King", directed/produced by Jon Favreau, co-produced by Jeffrey Silver and Karen Gilchrist, then written by Jeff Nathanson for screenplay.

Ever since the 2016 "The Jungle Book" was a success and easily the best Disney's remake, it was quickly announced that they made the remake of The Lion King, which we though it was done in live-action, when in reality, it was all done in CG animation with photorealistic look of this film, which most people (including me) aren't as sure that this will be a success than the classic version. When i heard about it, i was easily believe this will never be as good as the original, because all know that making a live action remake of animated films will be a bad idea. (Except for The Jungle Book 2016.) PS: yes, i am aware it was considered ripoff of "Kimba: The white lion" that they wanted to sue Disney, but never happened since Disney has expensive lawyers, but i digress.

So, with all that said, will this movie holds up for the circle of life, or is this yet another cash grab for modern viewers that it made us get run over by the stampede of wildebeest?

Well, lets find out.

The Story

With this remake, you think if the writing could be adding something new for the story? Probably not, because its basically the retelling from the original, but with some slightly new elements, just slightly.

As we already know, it started with a sun rising from animals of Pride Land of Africa witness the birth of a young cub Simba who's presented by Rafiki. Meanwhile, Scar grew bored and possibly jealous that he wants to be the king since Mufasa is a peaceful ruler of Pride Rock. Later on, Mufasa teaches his son Simba about the circle of life for the animals and nature and to be the future king. And after that Scar killed Mufasa (in order to lying at Simba) and tells his nephew Simba to stay away and never come back then the rest...  Well, im sure you already know what's going on.

Like i said, the writing is pretty much nothing special, its just they copy the story element and adding a teeny tiny new element of this film and thats it. Its like the original story was written by a father, but when his son arrived to do the reboot, he just write the story that happens to be a copycat with no originality. Though they did add some new element that i mentioned before, likely the new location and some changing dialogue to make it more drama than comedic for the most part, but not for the execution. Speaking of jokes, i find them to be rather fun for the most part, but unfortunately, i felt foreshadowed that the jokes from the original is a lot more fun and entertaining.

The story is pretty much unoriginal, just borrowed everything from the original, but adding some small different element. It just comes off as lazy for the writing with zero knowledge and effort.

The Presentation
Even though the writing is pretty much dumb down for copying, but at the presentation itself looks rather nice.

The location designs  is no secret that it takes place in Africa, it looks beautiful where it takes place. Though one exception for the change is hyena's home. Where in the original, they live in elephant's skeleton, but here, they live in  mount of rocks in elephant graveyard, which i guess its because we're not sure if a giant size elephant's skull would work for hyena's home.

The visual and the quality looks amazing, since it was done in photorealistic CG, it looks nice and clean that i think that did a good job for most part. At least it looks much better than some movie's quality looks video game-ish. Though the downside is that copy the same moments from the original known as "Shot-for-shot", i get they want to make a bit different, but again, they literally repeating some scenes from the original, but at least it doesn't have the infamous SFX or SEX dust from one scene. Aw well.

The character design are pretty obvious that it was done with a realistic look of animals or even how they move, they look rather good at the time, but some of the facial seems to be emotionless, i know they're trying to make their reaction look real for their gestures or even expression from the ears, but its just they're rather a bit weak, but at least they don't make an ugly cartoony look. But the probably one of the weakest character design is definitely Scar, he looks way too ordinary, just a small scar and change his fur color. Like he doesn't have a sinister look nor even the same color, he's just pretty weak looking that they don't want to designing him seriously.

Last but not least, the musics are great, specially with the return of my favorite composer Hans Zimmer. The musical number are pretty good, even if i expected to be slightly different, but least its nice to bring them back at the time like "The circle of life", "Can you feel the love tonight" and "Hakuna Matata".

But probably the weakest song is the remake of "Be Prepared", though at first, they originally wanted to remove this song, but they decided to bring it from our support. But in reality, this version is so bad, it feels like it tries so hard to make it evil for Scar's set up to hunting down Mufasa, but it was poorly execution what the music plays or the sing ability. Its just so bad that its rather cinge on our childhood, but hey, at least it doesn't have Nazi march, right? But don't even give me started with cover version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", don't give me wrong, the original version is fun and catchy, but in this version, it feels pretty weak that i'd rather skip away.

Though the presentation may look nice in photorealism and a good soundtrack, but its just sometimes, some facial could be too ordinary, some poor designs, some shameless shot-for-shot one bad song.

The Characters
Lets be honest, even if some characters could be likable, but its just that a lot of them remains the same, but with some new elements, sometimes. But for those you're new, il explain who they are, along with a small comparison.

First is our main protagonist Simba (voiced by Donald Glover and JD McCrary for young role), as we all know, Simba is the main focus that not only he's a dreamer, but he's also somewhat brave, curious and playful, especially with his chemistry with either Nala or Mufasa. Its no wonder for what we love Simba in our childhood. In this version, despite he remains the same, but i have to give a credit Donald Glover, he did a nice work to playing as Simba, maybe he's better than Matthew Broderick, considering how Matthew appeared in crappy movie, after crappy movie and after crappy movie since after the 1994 version. (Though yes, i am aware he does a better role in Ferris Bueller's day off, but i digress)

Then we have Nala (voiced by Beyoncé and Shahadi Wright Joseph for young role), Simba's friend/future love interest. Even though she's rather nice with Simba, but she's somewhat of tomboy while playing with him. Though the nice thing about her is that they want her to give a big role a bit for some moment, which im ok with it, which we want to know how did she reunites with Simba. Even though im may not a fan of  Beyoncé, but i think she did a nice role.

Next we have Zazu (voiced by John Oliver), who's basically the reporter for what is going on at the animal kingdom in Pride Land. I find him to be not bad, even if he was used to be comedic at the time, not to mention, he's like in high accent of English (what do you expect about Mr. Oliver). Though John did a nice role, but he's not as fresh as Rowan Atkinson's role.

Then we have Pumbaa and Timon (voiced by Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner), its no secret that we always love to see these comedic duo characters since before, they're always likable for their funny moments and helping out our main hero, specially with Pumbaa is slow-witted and Timon is wise-cracking.. In this version, despite they remains the same, but again, i felt that they're foreshadowed by the original, even though Seth and Billy did a great work, but its not as memorable as previous role from Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella.

Next up is Rafiki (voiced by John Kani), who's a wise shaman, advisor and Mufasa's best friend, since we all know that he's memorable for helping Simba to not only helping him to be the king (for most part) and even sees Mufasa in the air for Simba's hope and bravery. Though he's also have a sense of humor for his wisecracking. Even though he appears small (though they want him to appears more a bit), but like before, he's also likable for his fun persona and wise for our main hero.

As for the main villain Scar (voiced by Chiwetel Ejiofor), as we all know in the original, he's a young brother of Mufasa who's desperate and jealous to be the king, not before he became sinister and manipulative to take Simba away from Pride land on his hand with hyenas. But in this version, he's easily the weakest villain ever, it feels like they tried to make him "psychologically possessed" and "brutal", but it failed what they're trying for the execution, especially with his poor design and his weak cover song. Though Chiwetel did not bad, but this is easily the weakest villain in the remake version. And i though Jafar from Aladdin 2019 is bad, Scar is even worse than i thought.

As for the hyenas? They have some different, likely the names and persona. While the original version has Shenzi, Banzai and Ed, whether is Shenzi being sassy, Banzai being aggressive or Ed being a goofy minion with laughter. In this version, they're completely different.
First, they kept Shanzi's name, but Banzai and Ed was changed to Kamari and Azizi.
And second, they have a new and different personas, where Shenzi (voiced by Florence Kasumba) is somewhat of leader of hyenas, Kamari (voiced by Keegan-Michael Key) serious and kinda aggressive and Azizi (voiced by Eric Andre) is a bored, kinda whiner and idiot.
Though in this version, they're rather pretty average and not as interesting than the original version.

But the only character who's easily the likable is definitely Mufasa (voiced by James Earl Jones), he remains the same, he's wise, gentle, strong and a firm father to teaching Simba to be the king of Pride Rock. He's always a memorable father in Disney films for not just being respectful and lovable father, but also the great performance from James Earl Jones, which is a well deserved reprising role since 15 years ago, especially since returned to play as Darth Vader in "Rogue One".

And lastly there's Sarabi (voiced by Alfre Woodard), the queen and Mufasa's mate. She's pretty much appeared for keep her eyes at Simba and Nala to be with Zazu or even being forced to be with Scar after Mufasa died. She's...   Well, she was just there.

The characters are rather good and kinda likable to see, but its just that whether some of them just plain foreshadowed and a very weak depiction than the original. but at least its nice that Mufasa remains the same, not just his persona, but the voice as well.

And now for my final opinion of this film.
Overall, "The Lion King 2019" is trying so hard to be the big deal for Disney Remakes, but its pretty obvious that this movie is just painfully average with lazy written story, shameless shot-for-shot moments, foreshadowed humors or roles and weak bad guys.
But, at least the presentation looks nice for a photorealistic CG, the musics are not bad, some of characters are good and this maybe the only Disney remake where one character such as Mufasa was voiced by the same actor since the original.

In the end, i felt that Disney really starts to milking the classic films from decades ago in order appeal for modern viewers and of course, a lotta money in the box-office. Ever Since Disney started to borrow a lot of classic films to do the remake, it always pinching my nerve what they're thinking for their goal. The best way to end my statement is: stick to the 1994 version, you cannot beat the classic.

For my rating, il give it 5/10. But im glad its over for Disney's remake in 2019, but once again, it was just the beginning for the future.

So this ends of my movie review, if you guys have your opinion or any suggestions, let me know at comment bellow and support me on KO-FI.com/blackevil.

Thanks for reading, and im Annie, signing out.

(Review Ends)

Annie: Hey RD, how's going?

Red Diamond: Alright, my gauntlet is completed, check this out. *shows her own Infinity Gauntlet at Annie*

Annie: Hm, it looks good.

Red Diamond: Alright, time to put this thing on. *wears her gauntlet, but the Infinity Stones starts to electrocuting at RD in dangerous pain*

Annie: Oh my god...! Are you ok?! Are gonna trying to snapping it?!

Red Diamond: I...!! I will...!!! *lefts her hand in the air, slowly and painfully and finally finger snaps out loud and powerful*

To be continued...!

Movie Review: Dragon Ball Super Broly

Disclaimer: This review isn't a part of storyline of movie review 2019. Readers discretion is advised.

Hey everyone, my name is Anthony and welcome back my movie review.

As i talked about from my game review of "Dragon Ball Xenoverse", i am a fan of Dragon Ball series, even though in my young age, i used to stay away from it, but as i grew up, i got a lot attention from the series that its been 35 years, from the life of Goku to become a powerful martial arts to the savior of the universe. But after the show "Dragon Ball Super" with "Tournament of Power", its no secret that Toei and Akira Toriyama are gonna make more like the recent ONA (Original Net Animation) and even the one recent film that il talk about today.

"Dragon Ball Super: Broly" is a 2018 anime movie of Dragon Ball series, directed by Tatsuya Nagamine, Naohiro Shintani (for animation) and Kazuo Ogura (for art) and written by Akira Toriyama himself.

Though at first, we though that this is like a sequel after three films in the popularity of  "Dragon Ball Z". but in reality, despite Broly remains the same, but it was considered a reworked and he'll being part of DBS. So in other words, this is sorta reboot of the mysterious villain, but in different dimension than DBZ version. When it came out, it was well received for another intense action, a welcome return like Broly (almost) and nice introduction of new characters. And one more thing, im going with the English dub by Funimation, just to heads up when i was watching.

So, with all that said, will the new Broly holds up in our current Gen, or is this film could be embarrassing as "Bio-Broly"?

Well, lets find out.

The Story

With this sorta reboot, you think that it could be a similar plot as "Broly The Legendary Super Saiyan"? Well, it sorta like it.

The movie started as a prologue that we've heard before, but with some twist, the Saiyan's planet Vegeta was ruled by King Cold that brought his son "Frieza" for the command. Meanwhile, the leader of the Saiyans King Vegeta believes his son with a same name will the prodigy for destiny and rule the universe, but another kid name Broly was declared to be extremely dangerous that he plans to send him off the planet, but Broly's father Paragus refuses his demand, which before he's about to be executed, he escaped to find his son from the the planet Vampa before ended up stranded. Five years, Bardock was very suspicious over Frieza and concern when he's about to destroy the planet, so as we all know, Bardock brought his son Kakarot (but later as Goku) to Earth before planet Vegeta is destroyed by Frieza's hand (which he later lied it as a "meteor crash"). Fast forward to present time (taken place after Tournament of power), Goku and Vegeta are fighting each other for of course, more training. However, Bulma received a bad news that the dragon balls are stolen from Frieza's force, which they have to get them back. Meanwhile Broly and his father Paragus are rescued by two low-class soldiers name Cheelai and Lemo to Frieza in order to not only get seven dragon balls, but also plan to kill Goku and Vegeta. So, not only our heros has to get the balls, but also up to them facing against the powerful Broly.

I find the story itself is rather very simple, i mean it feels more of an extended episode of Dragon Ball Super in 100 minutes running time. Even though im not interest that they use the reminder origin of Goku (like we've seen before), but i think i like Broly's new origin, it somewhat like Goku's origin, but in reversed, when King Vegeta said that he's dangerous than his son Vegeta by sent him to far the planet far away, but of course, it also has a chemistry between Broly and Low class soldiers, especially for Cheelai, which she has a sympathy to him, believing that Paragus abuses his son as tool before Broly risking his control of rampage. I really like they Akira came up to make Broly not only being uncontrollable Saiyan for destruction, but also a sympathetic figure that he wants to be free than being a slave from Paragus. While the rest is not much else for the story, just started with the character development and then straight to the big fighting scene. As for the English dub, well, its rather good to following up, especially for some fun and interesting dialogues.

Even though the writing feels like nothing special, but i like what they brought us for a new elements, specially for Broly's new origin.

The Animation

As we all know, the animation of this movie was done with Toei and i gotta say, the presentation of this movie looks pretty cool.

For starter, the animation looks impressive for anime, but what i noticed is they try to make somewhat of old school animation without the high quality what they did in "Dragon Ball Super", in order to go more with a flat colors with shades. Even though it could be limited, but the background and the effects are look great too.

But course, they're also using CGI for several moments like Frieza's ships and the battle scene in the ice continent, i find the CG are ok at the time. its just im only a fan of anime that are only done in hand-drawn, but with CG, its rather limited, sometimes they look good, but others are pretty video game-ish look. In this movie, the GCs are rather below average, i find that most may look good, but other looks pretty cheap in a bit low quality.

But of course, the action scenes are easily the highlight and boy it looks pretty intense with the battle between Goku and Vegeta vs Broly. Even though it looks cool for the fighting, charging powers and even quick paste, its always fun and impact to watch, especially for the build up for Broly's super forms.

And one last thing, the music are great to listen, especially the remix of Japanese Dragon Ball Z theme.

Even though it could be limited for the animation, but it still looks great for the actions and the designs, at the time.

The Characters

If you're grown up with Dragon Ball series, im sure some of you are familiar with the characters. But for those are not familiar of the series, il explain them, even though its not too much of our familiar faces.

First up is Goku, aka Kakarot (voiced by my favorite voice actor Sean Schemmel), as we all know, Goku is a carefree, cheerful, curious and friendly hero on Earth, but of course as we went into action, he goes serious, mind-strategic and quiet powerful as we like to rooting for him. Its no secret that we love Goku, whether he transforms into Super Saiyans in epic fight scene or even overly curious at something. But of course, i always love the voice performance of Sean Schemmel

Next we have Vegeta (voiced by Christopher Sabat), he's a price of Saiyan that he wanted to be the deal for his skills and powers, even though in reality, he just comes off as arrogant and stubborn whenever it doesn't going on his way, despite he gets a respect to Goku, but he's easily the antihero thanks to the rival with him. Like Sean, Chris Sabat's role is also classic, but of course he also voiced Piccolo.

Then we have Broly (voiced by Vic Mignogna), this new version of Broly that despite remains the same, but he's more of a sympathetic figure that he was being treated as a slave from Paragus, especially that in his outfit, his fur belt was an ear of a monster called "Ba". But of course if he's taking himself seriously or even losing his love one, it caused himself into madness in ultimate form known as "Legendary Super Saiyan". Though unlike DBZ version that he swears his revenge towards Goku and menacing beast, in this version, he wanted to be peaceful, but difficult start that he's been enslave by his father, i guess it explained why Cheelai sees him a poor Saiyan that he wants to be free and quiet. He's rather an interesting somewhat sympathetic antagonist. Even though Vic did a great work of his role, but felt flat quickly, due to report that he had sexual allegation, resulting got fired from Funimation and Rooster Teeth and several other individuals, but Vic denied about it, resulting to suing at Funimation for defamation and tortious interference, but the case was dismissed from Funimationed filled at Anti-SLAPP motion. The whole thing is just sad...!

Speaking of Broly's father, there's Paragus (voiced by Dameon Clarke), though at first, he's a rogue Saiyan that he wants his son Broly to be with him after being launched before he's about to be executed, which he's gonna be like caretaker of his son. But in reality, he's not the best father, he's more stubborn and probably abusive towards his son for his order. It might've great if he's gonna be the main antagonist, but he's somewhat of neutral.

Finally we have Frieza (voiced by Christopher Ayres) as we all know, he's easily the biggest antagonist of the series, an evil overlord alien for his goal of destroying Saiyans and seeks to kill Goku, but of course he was killed off and later resurrected throughout the series whether he's an recurring enemy or unlikely ally during "Tournament of Power", but he's always quiet as ruthless and power that we've never expecting. Even if his wishing goal is rather questionably dumb that he wants to be bigger over five centimeters. Despite Chris was diagnosed of  COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), he does returned to playing as an iconic villain of the series, and he did a great role as Frieza.

As for the new characters, its rather less to talk about. The big deal for the new characters is Cheelai (voiced by Erica Lindbeck) and Lemo (voiced by Bruce Carey), these two low-class soldiers are somewhat of focus of their introduction, especially when they rescued Broly and Paragus, they started as a bad guys, but becoming in good side a bit, thanks for the feeling of Broly. For Lemo, he's pretty much a one dimensional character, but Cheelai is easily the likable one of the movie, thanks to her respect to Broly to expressing her feeling about his father. Not only she has a sympathy, but she's quiet delinquent, sassy and opinionated. Even though i like most of females of Dragon Ball series like 18, Caulifla and Kale, but i like the newcomer such as Cheelai, she's respectful and cute.

As for the rest, they did add more characters, even though there's not much that we see, such as Bulma (voiced by Monica Rial) who's Vegeta's wife who's a genius scientist and other times being a B*****, Whis (voiced by Ian Sinclair) an angelic accompanies with our heroes and God of Destruction, and Beerus (voiced by Jason Douglas) the God of Destruction that he's being laid-back and occasionally fights anyone who's worthy.

The characters is always nice to see them again, but of course the new Broly is pretty good change and one new character Cheelai is easily likable. But of course, the English dub will always never disappoints, for the most part a bit.

Spoiler Alert, for those who haven't seen this movie or if you don't care:

The final act is about to get heated that after Paragus was killed by Frieza out of nowhere (even though im rather ok for killing off abusive father), Broly is going on berserk to transforming into Legendary Super Saiyan that he starts the heck out of not just Goku or Vegeta, but Frieza as well. When Cheelai and Lemo saw this, it was enough is enough for the chaotic battle that they decided to using seven dragon balls to call upon Shenron for granting the wish. Cheelai wishes to bring Broly back to Vampa peacefully, resulting the battle abruptly stopped before Gogeta uses the powerful "Kamehameha". And in the end, Goku shows up to see Broly again along with first meeting Cheelai and Lemo to live by giving them Capsule Corp and senzu beans for their survival and wishes to see them again next time.

Its rather unexpected for the end the big battle, but hey, at least im glad Cheelai and Lemo saved Broly without get killed by Gogeta. Aw well, at least Goku gives a help and a respect to Broly, Cheelai and Lemo. Since after the movie, maybe we would like to see them again in the future.

And now for my final opinion of this film.

Overall, "Dragon Ball Super: Broly" is a pretty good film of DBS series, the animation is nice for the hand drawn quality, the battle sequence is quick and intense and the characters are always fun and likable, especially with the new Broly and Cheelai. Though the story is ok that its just start with origin, plot development and finally to the epic battle, which it feels rather an extended episode of DBS show and some of CG is weak to show. If you're a fan of Dragon Ball series or if you're curious about the new Broly than the counterpart version of DBZ, i'd say check this out.

For my rating, i give this one an 8/10. It may have some flaws, its still a good movie.

So this ends of my movie review, if you guys have your opinion or any suggestions, let me know at comment bellow and support me on KO-FI.com/blackevil.

Thanks for reading, and im Anthony, signing out.

Movie Review: Spider-Man Far from Home

*After Annie, the remains of Team Blast and the gems of Diamond Authority came back to the present to get their stones*

Red Diamond: Alright, we got all the stones and i think we have to make a concept for connecting these stones. But wait... *looks at Eric Blakron and Sally, but no Ruby* Guys, what happened to my soldier One-eyed Ruby?

Sally Ukrone: Well, i hate to tell you, ma'am...  I shattered her to get the soul stone.

Red Diamond: What?!

Sally Ukrone: Im sorry, its the grim reaper with red face told us that we have to kill the one we loved in order to get the soul stone. But, at least you have some other Ruby to working with you.

Red Diamond: ... *changed her mind* Yeah, you're right, that One-Eyed Ruby is such a douche. I guess il pick a better Ruby with positive persona.

Sally Ukrone: See?

Annie: Kinda sad, but... Aw well, we gotta wait for their concept.

(Review Starts)

Hey everyone, my name is Annie and welcome back to the movie review.

After two movies down, one is a prequel before we're starting Avengers that its pretty good, and the other is easily the best film for the search of stones to an epic battle in cinema history of MCU to make perfect conclusion of Infinity saga. But we still have one film left before we're moving on, tims time, our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man returned for his second standalone film, but in Europe.

"Spider-Man Far from home" is a 2019 MCU superhero film directed by Jon Watts, produced by Kevin Feige (you know like many MCU films he's done) and Amy Pascal and written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers.

Like i said before, with Endgame finished the sage of Infinity stones, we're curious to find out the after we watched the biggest film we've ever seen. After all, since we love Spider-Man in MCU, it definitely needs a sequel to see something new, but in the trip of Europe and having the most famous mysterious villain has a role reverse and from other universe. Which maybe the next saga is Multiverse?

So, with all that said, will this movie is worth of beginning after Endgame, os is this film deserved to be crushed like a bug?

Well, lets find out.

The Story

Since we're finished with Endgame, il give you a small detail about the aftermath, but without spoiler for those who haven't seen Endgame.

It picks out after the previous film, where half livings of the universe are resurrected which it was called "Blip", Nick Fury and Maria Hill walk on Mexico that they noticed the town of Ixtenco are ruined by a creature came from earth called "Earth Elemental", not before it was destroyed by Quentin Beck aka "Mysterio". Fast forward of eight months, Peter Parker (aka Spider-Man) was concerned over the [CENSORED FOR NO SPOILER, YOU MUST WATCH AVENGERS ENDGAME FOR MORE INFO] that he was planned by his school for the trip to Europe for two weeks after when he and Aunt May done a fundraiser for homeless. As Peter, his best friend Ned, his crush Michele (aka MJ) and other students are setting to the trip on Venice, Italy, Pete witnessed a living being from water going rampage on Venice, not before it was take care by Mysterio. As Peter on his home for bed, he was interrupted by Nick Fury for new mission. According to Mysterio, he said the living beings from water, earth, air and fire are called "Elementals", they came from other universe that Quentin was born from Earth-833 that he tried to stop them, but got destroyed that he's left all alone. Its up to Peter and Quentin to stop the Elementals in order to the Europe trip safe.

Though i like the continuity after Endgame, because we like that after the epic battle, we're going back to normal and even some interesting change, thanks to "Blip" and even the inclusion of "Multiverse", which im fascinated about the other universe in Marvel. But the main story is almost like the previous film "Spider-Man Homecoming" where Peter tries to do his heroic business, but in a difficulty way, but in the trip on Europe, especially trying to be mature as a teenager. Plus, it gives us an extra plot element where Pete trying to be connected with Michele for a loving relationship, but then again, its not easy for his attempt. Though there's one moment where his best friend Ned has date with Betty Brant, which is nice, but its just for the use of either a filler or a character development for Ned. But of course, it also gives us a plot element where Peter tries a new gadget of glasses with AI that it was created by Tony Stark before [CENSORED FOR NO SPOILER], otherwise Pete should be careful when he first trying it, which is also nice for his start, and it kinda has an Easter Egg when Pete wears his glasses before gaining spider power. But of  course, as the movie went on, it goes into mind-bugling plot twist that it jumped out of nowhere, but i won't spoil it. But of course, it also has a humor dialogue moment, but it was always funny and probably well written, for the most part.

The story is not bad that i can say, its just the main plot would've been better in my opinion.

The Presentation

Once again, the presentation of this movie is always look great for the actions, suits and locations.

At first, i though the filming location is sorta done in CG or perhaps in Canada, but in reality, they're literally filmed in Europe like Italy (likely Venice), Czech Republic, Netherlands and London England, which im very impressed for the setting of the trip of Europe. Though  it also said they wanted to go in Paris, but got changed to Czech Republic. Though they also filmed outside Europe like New York and New Jersey.

Since this is a superhero movie, im talking about the suit, though its nice they brought back that we like such as "Iron Spider-Man" (obviously in motion-capture) and his original suit from "Civil War" and "Homecoming", but they introduced us two new outfits. First is the black outfit for his camouflage from the dark, its an interesting idea, which it kinda looks like "Spider-Man Noir", but more of stealth in the night. And second is black and red, its basically like his original suit, but of course, it kinda reminds us Superior Spider-Man (you know, where Otto Octavius swap his soul to Parker's body to become an anti-hero). As for Mytserio's outfit, it looks pretty cool with flash and majestic looking, kinda like an upgrade design over the comic version. I guess i can say Vulture and Mysterio in MCU have a better design than the comic for gimmicky appearances, don't you think?

And of course, there's the action scenes, they're always looks great and entertaining with water attack in Venice and a fire rampage in Prague. This time, the effects of the Elementals are impressive for the quality and the details of their appearances, even though its generic, but they pretty cool. Though they said it was based on various Spider-Man's bad guys like Sandman, Cyclone, Hydro-Man and Molten Man, though its more like loosely, since they used the name only, but it was never mentioned the name in the movie. The other effects of the powers like web-slinging (despite its just gadgets) and mystical power from Mysterio are also pretty cool, even though Mysterio's power is just green smoke and energies or even the quality could get low a bit, but its nice to demonstration.

The presentation is still look impressive as previous MCU films, not much else to tell.

The Characters

Of course, its nice to see some characters come back from before, but give an upgrade for the development and even brought us a new characters.

First is our titular hero, Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man (played by my favorite young British actor Tom Holland), Despite being cocky and heroic as Spider-Man, but he's more concerned and distraught, which he's struggle for not just losing his important boss, but also stay peaceful in trip of Europe, trying to be mature and as we all know, keeping himself secret from the students (except for Ned). Especially he's trying to have a relation with Michele, but then again, its not easy for his struggle. Even though he's rather a sympathetic hero, but Tom still did a great work of his role.

Then we have Nick Fury (played by Samuel MotherF***ing Jackson), as a former director of S.H.I.E.L.D., he's sorta gonna be a major role in order to give Peter an objective for the mission. Though he was described as a "father figure" to Peter, but im wasn't sure if he's really trying to be a father figure, he's more of being a boss for the heroes. Despite his flaws, Sam is always great for his acting.

Next is our new character named Quentin Beck, aka Mysterio (played by Jake Gyllenhaal), who's a new hero with tricks and illusion from Earth-833. Like i said before, we're surprised that he's depicted as a good guy in this movie, which in my opinion, he may have a potential for his powers, but when he was developed as a good guy, im not a huge fan of him, especially for the chemistry between him and Spider-Man. Even though im not a fan of him as a good guy in this movie, but Jake did an impressive role.

And lastly is Happy Hogan (played by my favorite actor/director Jon Favreau), i find him to be more of father figure to Peter after being worked as bodyguard of Tony Stark. Even though he may not have a major role, but Jon did good work for his acting. 

While the rest has some new development, but some has nothing special like Ned (played by Jacob Batalon) who lives in on-and-off relation with Betty Brant (played by Angourie Rice), Michele (played by Zendaya) became rather likable for admiring Peter and possibly find out the secret (even though she's pretty much the other way version of Mary-Jane Watson, but i kinda ok with it, but Zendaya gets better for her acting, perhaps), Aunt May (played by Marisa Tomei) who's aware of her nephew's identity in order to help for fundraising and Maria Hill (played by Cobie Smulders) who's Nick Fury's sidekick.

The characters are nice to coming back for the changes, while some didn't work for me like Mysterio.

And now for my final opinion of this film.

Overall, "Spider-Man Far from home" is a good standalone sequel, but not as great as "Spider-Man Homecoming", the story is rather above average, the presentation is always impressive and characters and pretty good at the time. Like i said, its not as better than the first one, since it has a similar plot element where Pete is trying to be mature and careful whenever he's coming as Spider-Man, while the twist could be a mind-bugling, but not as brutally BS as "Iron Man 3" and Mysterio isn't my kind of character in MCU.

If you're a fan of Spider-Man and curious to see after Endgame, i'd say check this out if you want to or not.

Its gonna be a tough one for my rating, which some people give it an 8. But for me, im going down to rating it to 7/10. Its not as perfect, but at least they tried in order potentially making a new saga like maybe Multiverse.

So this ends of my movie review, if you guys have your opinion or any suggestions, let me know at comment bellow and support me on KO-FI.com/blackevil.

Thanks for reading, and im Annie, signing out.

(Review Ends)

Annie: So, what you found your idea of concept?

Red Diamond: Well, how about a ring?

Annie: Um... The ring is too small for connecting with these stones.

Red Diamond: Hmmmm... Maybe we could make... Our own gauntlet?

Annie: You know what? I think this might work.

To be continued...

Movie Review: Toy Story 4

*After the test was success, several members of Diamond authority, remain members of Team Blast, Annie, Corporate Driver and Secretary drivers are setting up for their time travelling*

Red Diamond: Ok everyone, its time for our time travelling in order to collecting the rainbow rocks!

Annie: Um, don't you mean "Infinity Stones"?

Red Diamond: Oh, um... I mean "Infinity Stones"! But most of them found in different timeline, which we have to split up in order to find them differently. Understand?

*The group nod for accepting, resulting split into six group, one of them is where Annie is with Sally Ukrone and sadly Corporate Driver (which he forced to be separating from his partner Secretary)

Red Diamond: Are you ready? Here we go!

*everyone jump on the portal that six groups are separating in different timezone. Including Annie, Sally and Corporate Driver sent into time to getting Space Stone, they're in facility*

Sally Ukrone: Ok, we gotta find one stone before going back in our time.

Annie: Alright. *as she's prepared, but notices a VHS tape with a name "Toy Story 4"* Huh, whats that thing doing here?

Corporate Driver: What...?! How the heck did it appeared, this doesn't happen when where's in 2011! And that thing is too dated!

Annie: Yeah,, but there's a TV with VHS insert, which i think i have to talking about it if its worth or not.

Sally: Alright.

Corporate Driver: Whatever, go for it, hope its a bad one.

(Review Starts)

Hey everyone, my name is Annie and welcome back to the movie review.

Over two decades, we're all familiar of "Toy Story", the one that started all of Pixar's career since they used to be with Disney's co-op of effects, but lack of goods before the help of Steve Jobs (Thats right, The Steve Jobs, the late co-founder of Apple). Not to mention, after their success of Bug's Life, and their laugh at Dreamwork's "Antz" for their box-office, its not secret that since we loved Toy Story, there's gotta be a sequel in 1999.

And after 11 years, they released Toy Story 3, a third installment that not only we've been changed, but also adding the drama for what happened to our favorite toys without Andy. And i have to admitted, seeing the ending is really hard to accept our life changing and say goodbye to your old favorite toys, but i never cried, i was just depressed and related. After that, you think that this will be a perfect ending of the series that we can moving on, right?   Right???

"Toy Story 4" is a 2019 animated film by Pixar, with written/directed by Josh Cooley, produced by Jonas Rivera and Mark Nielsen, and written by Stephany Folsom, Andrew Stanton, Rashida Jones, Will McCormack, Valerie LaPointe, Martin Hynes and John Lasseter.

Oh yeah, im sure that from mid-2000's to late mid-2010's, John Lasseter was fascinated to not only work with Disney and Pixar as a chief creative officer, which we expected for his success of his business, but when November 2017 came in, controversies hitting it to reporting that John has a sexual misconduct with various female employees, which he was exposed during the "Weinstein effect" or "#MeToo" trend, resulting him not only leaving the company for his disgusting action, but also replaced by Josh Cooley. And last but not least, we also concerned for what happened to the other characters from first and two, one of them is Bo Peep, because ever since Toy Story 3 came out, she was absent for no reason, right before we finally not only her return, but also her truth.

So, with all that said, will this film deserves one more time, or is it an exploitation to make an unnecessary sequel?

Well, lets find out.

The Story
Since we're in the 4th installment, you think that the story could be either original or maybe using the same story from before? Well, its pretty much the same story, but with a twist, extra development and even a surprised truth.

It started where we go back nine years ago (between 2 and 3) when Woody and his toy gang try to save R.C. who got flooded from the storm drain, while successfully rescuing a living RC car, Woody notices that Bo Peep, three headed sheep and other toys are given away from Andy's young sister Molly. Desperate to get her back, Woody accepted that Bo and other toys will be taken away to other kid and moving on, leaving a sad farewell (Or does he?). Fast forward to two years after Andy donated his toys to Bonnie, Woody and his gang live together for only live in Bonnie's room, but also a new friend like Dolly, Trixie and Buttercup. One day, Woody (despite being neglected) notices that Bonnie was pretty shy for moving to a new school after kindergarten, he tries to help her secretly during art. After picking random stuff out from the trash, it got Bonnie's intention to creating a handmade toy named "Forky" the spork. When Woody arrived back home, he first introducing Forky for a new friend, but it has a bad start that Forky believes he's nothing but a trash, leaving Woody keeping him safe to stay away from many garbage, especially in road trip. But one night, Forky is being thrown outside that Woody is in panic to save him as possibly, not before when after Forky is being captured from antique store from Gabby Gabby, Woody was shocked that his old love interest Bo Peep returns as a nomad adventurous, its up to Woody and Bo Peep to save Forky to bring him back to Bonnie.

Though i find the story is pretty much the same from either first or second film, like its another story about a toy being left outside in order to going back home, but it has some interesting twist, which not only it has emotions, but also give us a new plot element and development, like a surprised return of Bo Peep and even Woody explains his past to Forky that he's accepting to be a toy than a trash, which i like that it gives us a nice heart moment. The chemistry between Bo Peep and Woody is easily the best part of the movie, because after Toy Story 2, we're very concerned for the whereabouts of Bo, but with her return, it made us surprised and very happy for her welcoming return. As for the humor, its always funny and entertaining in the same time, especially for Forky for not only where he belongs to trash, but also like to have a fun adventure with Woody to going back to Bonnie or even searching Bo. Or even the imagination of Bunny and Ducky, even though i may not a fan of them, but at least i did chuckled them.

Even though its rather same story, but the execution works nicely that its more of escort mission, funny moments, heart warming moment and well crafting development.

The Animation
Since this is a Pixar animated film, its always gonna be a great looking film with upgrade? Definitely.

For starter, the design and the quality is another upgrade after the third installment, making it more lighter, colorful and even a newer location that it takes place on road trip and carnival.

The background design is pretty nice for what they presenting from the village, carnival Bonnie's room and antique store, they look pretty good, somewhat real and colorful. Especially with some cool effect like lighting and transition from flashback to present.

As for the character design, the upgrade of the old characters looks pretty good for the more detail and quality for the wool, metal and plastic. And for the new characters, they're also pretty good for their introduction with hard work of furs, more detail plastic and many more.

As for the animation,its no secret the movements what the toys depicting from a smooth animation and the 2D or quick pose animation, which is pretty nice what they move. Of course, some action moments are also quiet impressive for hiding, flying and funny moments.

And one more thing, i also enjoyed the soundtrack that was composed by once again Randy Newman, especially bring back the most signature song "You got a friend with me", it is classic since our childhood, because without it, it won't be like Toy Story.

The animation is always outstanding for the designs, quality and even the upgrade.

The Characters
Before we get the new characters, lets talk about our old fellow toys, its no secret that we're all familiar since the beginning.

First is Sheriff Woody himself (played by great actor Tom Hanks), he's leader of the gang with loyalty, caring and smart. Back in the old days, he was used to be selfish and jealous when Buzz was first introduced when he's boss of the toys. In nowadays, he's more of social, brave and respect to saving toys. In this movie, he's probably neglected and worried for his fate without Bo Peep Of course, Tom is always memorable for his role as a sheriff doll.

Second, we have Buzz Lightyear (played by another great actor Tim Allen), from before, he's always being believed to be a big deal as a space ranger than being a toy, always being delusional and in denial at Woody. But like Woody, he's changed to caring, respectful, loyal and always being heroic. In this movie, he's rather curious when he's questioned about a voice box, which he's trying on his own which is rather fun to see if it works or not. Like Tom, Tim Allen is always did a great job of his heroic role of Buzz.

Last but definitely not least is Bo Peep (played by Annie Potts), from the beginning, she's started as a small character to give a development for a short relation between her and Woody. In this movie, she has a big change, this time, she changed into a nomad toy hiding around the village, despite being romantic and levelheaded, but she's also tough, brave and supportive with other toys. Its no secret that her new look is easily the most talked about in Pixar's history, which is no secret that she's turned into Toy Story version of Rey from Star Wars and she's probably a lot more interest to watch, since she's now a major role in this movie. But of course, Annie is also a welcome return of her role after 10 years (minus her cameo in Toy Story 3).

As for the rest of the old characters, they're rather unnecessary, but then again, its nice to see them again, like Jessie (played by Joan Cusack), who's a fun loving cowgirl, Rex (voiced by Wallace Shawn) is a green dinosaur who tried to be scary, Slinky (played by Blake Clark for replacing the late Jim Varney), who's Woody friendly dog, Hamm (voiced by John Ratzenberger ) is a wisecracking money pig, Mr. Potato Head (played by the late Jon Rickles for for using archive voice) is a sarcastic cynical Potato Head, Dolly (voiced by Bonnie Hunt) is a fun-loving doll, Trixie (voiced by Kristen Schaal) is a Scatterbrained triceratops and possibly Rex's best friend and Buttercup (played by Jeff Garlin) is...  Well, a friendly unicorn.

Its really nice to see our old pals coming back though its only Woody, Buzz and Bo are the main focus of the movie, though some like Jessie give a little more appearance.

As for the new characters, i was concern that the new characters would be either average or lame, but surprisingly, they're rather enjoyable.

First is Forky (played by Tony Hale), from the start, he begins as a paranoid and insecure handmade toy that he doesn't believe he's nothing but a living trash, which it explained his awkward start that he has no friend. But as the movie went on, he has a life changing that he became understandable, friendly and probably a comic relief when he can't stop thinking of living trash. And i think he's rather cute and fun. At first, he's paranoid and always endanger, but later on, he's started to become likable what he has to understand how the toys go. Tony did a great work of his role and i can definitely tell he's having fun to play as Forky.

Next, we have Duke Caboom (surprisingly voiced by Keanu Reeves), who's a Canadian Stuntman and he's also enjoyable. He's always being show off for his daredevil with charisma, poser and probably had a hard past when he used to be with old owner. Despite he's just a show-off stuntman, but pretty surprising that Keanu Reeves jumped into the world of Toy Story. Man, 2019 is a best year for Keanu for his successful role in "John Wick 3", his special appearance on E3 2019 and now his role of Duke Caboom. Awesome.

Then we have Gabby Gabby (voiced by Christina Hendricks), a doll who lives in antique store with broken voice box that she desperately wants to change with new one. Especially for looking at new owner. She's probably have similar persona of Lotso from Toy Story 3, she's started as a cute and friendly girl when she first meet Woody, not before she changed into evil form that she wants to kidnapping Woody and Forky for desperate reason. And she has her army of The Bensons. Though i find her either cute and kinda creepy, but i find her to be pretty average, but at least she's not as forgettable as Carlton Drake from Venom (Yeah i know, im getting too much about him, cause i just can't take him).

After that, we have another comic relief, which is Bunny and Ducky (played by Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key), they're basically the comedic duo of the film. But i find them to be "Meh". Yes, i did chuckle that they did have some fun moment, but they're pretty much there. Sorry Bunny and Ducky, i'd stick to Forky.

And lastly we have Giggle McDimples (voiced by Ally Maki) a miniature police officer and Bo's partner, even though she's cute and sweet, she's rather in full energy for justice as a mini policewoman. But i have to admitted, she's pretty cute as a small figure.

Despite some characters are average for a bit of lackluster, but its always fun for not just our old favorite toys, but the new ones too.

And now for my final opinion of this film.
Overall, "Toy Story 4" is a welcome return and a pretty good film that i can say, the story has some great execution for fun and emotional, the animation is always look great for Pixar films and the characters are enjoyable as well (except for some).

So, do i think its a better Toy story film? Not at all. Because though it has a flaws that aside from somewhat recycled story, but its just that its rather unnecessary to make a sequel, "Toy Story 3" had a perfect ending that we expected to be a conclusion, but due to the popularity of the franchise, they made another one. I mean, Incredibles 2 is a well-deserved sequel that we've been waiting after the cliffhanging ending and it was a great film that i highly recommended to watch. I know its unfair for my criticism, its just that it would've been ended as a trilogy. Despite my flaws, its a great film that its a must watch if you're a fan of Pixar.

Though, i wanted to give my perfect 10 rating, but to my criticism that i called it an unnecessary sequel, i had to drop to 9/10. It may or may not be a perfect film, but it is a fun one.

So this ends of my movie review, if you guys have your opinion or any suggestions, let me know at comment bellow and support me on KO-FI.com/blackevil.

Thanks for reading, and im Annie, signing out.

(Review Ends)

Sally: Huh, thats an interesting movie.

Corporate Driver: Pheh! Worthless, i'd rather paying Pixar to change the script with my own way!

Annie: Aw come on, i don't think your exploitation would work to ruining the franchise, aside, you've already done with Tee-- *gets interrupted when the TV starts to going haywire with blue electric and the TV exploded into pieces* Wow, what the heck?!

Corporate Driver: Did the tape is dangerous with flame?!

Annie: Hold on... *approaches the broken TV and found a glowing blue shape cube* Wow... *grabs the cube*

Corporate Driver: Is this a stone?

Annie: Yeah, but probably a "Space Stone". Looks like we got one and time to go back in our time. *press the red button to going back in present time, along with Sally and Corporate Driver*

To be continued...

Movie Review: Rocketman

*After the project of time traveling was completed, Annie and her fellow remain members of Team Blast and even Anthony's nemesis Corporate Driver and Secretary Driver join in to see the time travelling machine by the gems*

Red Diamond: Its good to see you all, guys. Because we're here to save our universe by time traveling!

Corporate Driver: Riight...

Bryan Emmerich: *shushes at CD*

Red Diamond: Alright, so who wanna come here to test it out?

Annie: Um... Me?

Red Diamond: You? Alright, come here. *sees her approaching towards the time machine* Here's what we do, my partner Red Pearl will activate the portal for random time period and i give you a watch caller for communicating us and it has a red button to going back in our present. Ready?

Annie: Ready.

*Red Pearl starts activating a portal from a time machine in a random time period, leaving Annie to jumping in the portal. Not before Annie pops out and landed on the ground. After gets back up, she notices that there's a piano, which happens to be a piano belongs to a famous British artist*

Annie: Mhmmm... That reminds me...

(Review Starts)

Hey everyone, my name is Annie and welcome back to the movie review.

From late last year, we had a movie called "Bohemian Rhapsody", which it was many people considered as a best film based on true story that we love to see Freddie Mercury's life and the birth of Queen, despite the inaccurate moment like when he diagnosed with AIDS before the famous Live Aid. After that, it was time that not only we stay in UK, but also focus with British artist that we all know and loved.

"Rocketman" is a 2019 Biographical musical film directed by Dexter Fletcher, produced by Adam Bohling, David Furnish, David Reid and Matthew Vaughn, then written by Lee Hall.

From the very beginning, the film was supposed to be made in the 2000's, but it had a lot of delays, which it suffered a hell development for creative differences, changing studios from Walt Disney, Focus Features to Paramount, and even actors didn't joined in like Justin Timberlake and even Tom Hardy. Let me start off by saying that, even though was familiar with Queen, not just the movie "Bohemian Rhapsody", but also my childhood memory that love Queen's songs. But when it comes to Elton John, i never grew with his songs. Don't give me wrong, i did listen some of his songs and they're great for him, but the one that i remembered is from the end credit of "The Lion King" with his cover "Can you feel the love tonight", i mean man, that song will never forget for my memory.

So, with all that said, will this movie make Elton John feeling very proud, or is this film ended up having the same mistake as Freddie Mercury's AIDS?

Well, lets find out.

The Story

Since this is a film based on true story, you'll think they could do the same pacing of more focus of story telling and montage of music? Well, yes and no.

The movie started on rehab when Elton John walked in to telling about his past of his childhood to his career. It started when he was a kid who used to be named Reginald Dwight (or Reggie for short) where he lives with his cold mother Sheila and his caring grandmother Ivy, while his father Stanley was work on "Royal Air Force" before divorced due to his mother's cheating. After the divorce, Reggie decides to focus to become rock'n roll artist, thanks to his interest from Elvis Presley and joined the group called Bluesology. After that as he grew to adult, he decides to going on his single career, which it up to him to be a nice a respectful artist with his fellow songwriter Bernie Taupin and his manager Ray Williams (but later replaced by John Reid) for his success career.

I have to admit, its rather a nice story to show us where did he begin of his career and also bring us to his famous songs. Despite of good story of his career, but it wasn't good enough for various interruptions, likely the scene where Elton goes into substance abuse, which i felt that its too much to see him in addiction, i know its common that many artists are living in addiction, but here, it feels like they let us watching Elton in drinking, snoring sugar and frustration, which that just comes off as an uncomfortable filler. And then, the story got interrupted into Broadway music style, with Elton John songs, which it doesn't make any sense that the writing went into a flip flop for story telling, like come on, you can't adding musical element when you make a movie based on true story, that just plain unnecessary and probably stupid, no wonder why Disney left during the production.

The story might've been good, despite it let us watching Elton John in depression and a questionable musical moments.

The Presentation
Aside from questionable writing, the presentation might be good right? Well, it looks amazing for the visuals and montage.

First, the filming location looks nice for the decorations in mansion, the party club and the stages concert, they did a pretty good job for the placements for the feel of from 50's through 70's.

But the best part is the visuals and the costumes, the visuals of Elton John's music montage is fun and colorful in the same time, which is the perfect feel that we like to listening his songs in the 70's. Especially for his costumes, which like the visuals, its also colorful, flamboyant and artistic for what he's wearing in his career.

As for the musical numbers? Well, they're basically the cover version in this film and i find them to be not bad. The musics are pretty good to listen to that we're all familiar with like "Rocket Man", "Your Song", "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting". But i think the execution are a bit off for the singing. As for the Broadway musical number style moment, despite its unnecessary, i find them to be not bad, it has a nice choreograph and... Thats it, just a nice way to show, but then again, its probably the weakest part in my opinion.

But of course, lets not forget that its the first time in Hollywood history that we get a male sex scene and man, it definitely shows. But as a supporter of LGBT, i have nothing against it, its just to show a surprise development about Elton John's sexuality. So, nice touch.

Even though the musical numbers are ok at the time, but the visuals, the costumes and the sex scene are surprised, colorful and amazing to see, its rather a work of arts, right?

The Characters
Since we introduced Elton John himself, his partners and family, you think they could give them a developments? Well, sadly no.

First is Elton John himself (played by Taron Egerton), as we all know, he's flamboyant, entertaining and probably difficulty for his own life and career. Since he's trying to conquer his dream for his mother, but as we all know, he went down of his hill for his backstage argument between his partners and possibly his family and of course, his full on substance abuse over his feeling. Though i admitted Taron did a nice work of his acting and doing ok for his singing performance, but i felt that he may or may not look like Elton John, i know he's a Welsh actor, but at least he's trying, sometimes.

As for his partners such as songwriter Bernie Taupin (played by Jaime Bell) and manager John Reid (played by Richard Madden), though i never heard of them, but its nice to introducing them for the first time, but due to the main focus of Elton John, i feel that these guys are used for plot element for writing lyric and even gay sex scene. Though it was supposed that Bernie to be the second main focus, but in reality, he's rather a push off due to main character's focus.

As for Elton's family? Well, they're used for his childhood and a plot advice in order to helping out Elton John, but once again, i feel that they're rather appeared small and they have little amount of development of their personality that i mentioned in the story.

For the acting, aside Taron's performance did good, the rest are also good performance, but its just that their development are sub-par to say the least.

Though its nice to show us that we're curious of Elton John's partners and family, but its just that our main character is more focused and most of them are rather small (kinda) in order to give a plot development, but rather weak.

And now for my final opinion of this film.
Overall "Rocketman" is the film that it had a wonderful potential, but in reality, i felt that its just rather disappointing for how painfully average it was. It has a good story for what happen to Elton John, the presentation is outstanding for the visuals, the costumes and a gay sex and the characters is nice introduce us for the first time, unless veteran fans easily know them. But when they bringing for questionable musical numbers moment, the filler of substance abuse and a bellow average characters, it just doesn't work to put in on my opinion.

Though i know that many people loved this movie for any reasons, but i hate to say for all you viewers out there, i felt underwhelmed in order to liking this movie. But even if its not the worst movie i've ever seen, but they're few out there. The best way to say, its only for die-hard fans of Elton John. As for the others, lets just stick to "Bohemian Rhapsody". I wanted to liking this movie, but not good enough for me.

So, this will probably triggered the viewers for my rating, im gonna give this one a 5/10.

So this ends of my movie review, if you guys have your opinion or any suggestions, let me know at comment bellow and support me on KO-FI.com/blackevil.

Thanks for reading, and im Annie, signing out.

(Review ends)

Annie: Alright, let see this red button does... *presses it that she's vanished, then unexpectedly being thrown out by the portal and crashes at the wall and falls flat on the ground* Ow...

Red Pearl: Yeesh, talk about an accidental launch...

Red Diamond: Yeah, maybe il fix the watch caller to come back to our present time properly...

To be continued...

Movie Review: Godzilla King of the monsters

*As Annie going back home and done a review, she has another unexpected call, but from the door*

Annie: *opens the door* Hello?

???: Ah there you are, i just want you to come back to Team Blast's world, because i found the plan to change back.

Annie: Huh?? How did you know them and who are you?

???: My name is Nancy Turrelto, but the gems like to call me "Red Diamond".

Annie: Red Diamond? But you're a human?

Red Diamond: Yeah, but i was born as a hybrid from my mom, which she uses gem on me to sacrificing herself.

Annie: Yeesh, talk about life risking.

Red Diamond: Yeah... Anyway, i heard you and your time trying to get the stones, but went late. Which like your home, my world is also affected, which Cosmic and i lost Blue and Diamond Ramsay. Which we though it will be a good idea to inventing a time machine?

Annie: Ummm.... Yeah, but how?

Red Diamond: Well, we decided to going back in time to get the stones before the snap happening. So, my pal Red Pearl, Cosmic and other fellow gems are gonna building a time machine to bring back where we used to be, is it ok?

Annie: *nods* Yes.

Red Diamond: Alright, we'll be right back when we're done. *walks away for preparing the plan

(Review starts)

Hey everyone, my name is Annie and welcome back to the movie review.

From many years, we always love to see or talking the king of the giant monster name Godzilla, whether he's good or bad, he's always like to fighting with other monsters and destroying properties. From last year, we saw "Godzilla 2014", which it was easily considered to be a welcome return unlike the 1998 version we had, its no secret that we're gonna have a reboot series since Legendary entertainment bought the license from Toho to make their own film with big G, but with three more monsters.

"Godzilla: King of the monsters" is a 2019 Kaiju film written/directed by Michael Dougherty, produced by Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Brian Rogers, Mary Parent and Alex Garcia, then co-written by Zach Shields and Max Borenstein (for story).

From before, we've seen Godzilla was first born that unlike acted as a ruthless of destruction, he's once again, as a hero of the Earth to facing against Legendary's original monsters called MUTOs, though its a good film, but had some flaws with some average characters and most moments is too dark to watch. So after five years, we have a new installment where we see three of the most recognizable monsters back on big screen, Rodan, Mothra and Godzilla's biggest nemesis, King Ghidorah. I mean, we're hooked up when we heard about them.

So, with all that said, will this movie holds up for the epic showdown with four monsters, or is this film that Ghidorah is laughing his butt off as a bad installment as the 1998 version?

Well, lets find out.

The Story

Since this is a Kaiju film, is it really predictable that the story isn't much else to say or a weak writing? Well, its rather typical giant monsters on the loose.

Five years after the first Godzilla film, the citizens are protesting that rumors spreading that there are more monsters are coming that causing disaster on Earth, resulting the birth of "Monarch", an organization to tracking and study the giant monsters called "Titans". We introduced the half of Russel family Emma and Madison to going on the ground to see the giant egg that happens to be Mothra, which they invented "Orca", a device for using frequencies that the monsters hears it. Despite the device was success, but Emma and Madison got kidnapped by the eco-terrorist run by Alan Jonah in order to sabotage them to breaking free the main antagonist King Ghidorah in Antarctica. So the lone father Mark Russel was contacted by Ishiro Serizawa and Vivienne Graham from Monarch to not only finding Emma and Madison, but also see Godzilla and dealing with Ghidorah before the world is ruined.

I find the story it self is rather not bad, which i like the idea of an organization to finding and studying giant monsters, because we always to have a plot development for what the Titans is doing, the appearance and their powers, but the execution felt flat quickly, since the movie nearly focuses with the humans, which we can al agree that the plot with humans are easily the most forgettable parts of the film, especially they have a family reunion, but il talk about the characters later. But one that i probably considered a plot hole, is that there many countries that are located with Monarch about more Titans coming up, however, most monsters other than Mothra, Rodan and Ghidorah are introduced only in America continent, but we can briefly see them in rest of movie, which i understand we mainly focus on three Toho monsters, but the new monsters are rather unnecessary for the main plot. Its as if MUTO is laughing its butt off in the grave. So the other monsters outside of America continent have no purpose in the rest of the film, which my only guess is that they want to make more future movies in Monsterverse, depend how it goes after Godzilla vs Kong.

Though the story is rather good, but its just the human characters are the weakest part for dragging forever and a plot hole about the non-Toho monsters(?).

The Presentation
From the old days as we always know, we've seen a movie with actors in monster suit that they've done either scary or perhaps laughing at. In nowadays, its no secret that most monsters are done from motion capture and even CG. With this film, i find it rather pretty cool and intense.

At first, the location choice is obviously only located in America like US and Mexico, its a nice choice, but kinda disappointed that it would've been taking place in Tokyo, but thats just me. Though it also take place in Antarctica for the discovery of Monster Zero/Ghidorah.

The action scenes are easily more intense and shinier than the first Godzilla. Its as if they solve their mistake from the overdose of darkness from before, plus, the battle scene are shown more than two or three times, since we saw Godzilla vs Ghidorah two or three times, Rodan vs Ghidorah and Mothra vs Rodan. Even if the battle scene are cut away to the humans, but at least we can see them more than briefly, it was exciting and intense, especially with a big battle with Ghidorah. But sometimes, they also include some with a jumpscare that i hate the build up part that it hits my heart hard, i don't like the unexpected jumpscare outside of horror films.

As for the monster designs, aside of Godzilla, the designs of three Toho monsters are actually looks pretty good, as they trying to give them more detail and a bit more realistic. For Mothra, unlike when she used to be cute in fluffy butterfly appearance, here, they give her more beautiful and more feminine goddess moth with more color pallets and giving her an eye-spot on her wings. And of course, they make Mothra looks more like a real moth and give her long legs. Despite i find her look pretty good, but it was considered as the most difficult design of Mothra.

For Rodan, even though he looks pretty much like a giant Pteranodons, but also gives him a bird like appearance, especially with his legs. They also give him more detail with his body made of volcanic rock and fire pieces. So in other words, Rodan is sorta like a flying living volcano on rogue. In fairness, he looks not only accurate, but fitting nicely since he was born from volcano in Mexico.

Then for King Ghidorah, like Rodan, he looks pretty accurate, which they want to him similar from the Showa series, but giving more personality and a bit similar from king cobra. I really like the look of Ghidorah to make him powerful and scarier. But, they also stated that they don't want Ghidorah doesn't looks like it belongs to "Game of Throne" for a western dragon design. Aw well.

So, you're probably wondering Godzilla's appearance? Well, they kept the same design from the first one, but they give him a slight update like adjusting his claws, some extra dorsal plates and a bit bigger feet, which they wanted him to looks a bit similar from the 1954 iteration. Despite they use the same roar from 2014, but they also recycle his classic roar, which is nice and should've been in first place. And lastly, his atomic breath's beam looks more better to make his shinier too.

As for the other monsters that i mentioned before as a plot hole? Well, they look alright, most of...

And lastly, the soundtrack is pretty good too, especially it has the famous Godzilla theme by Akira Ifukube, with some upgrade, which is nice to listen to it in this film.

The presentation of this film is outstanding for the actions, the monsters appearance and well-respected return of Godzilla theme. Even though it has a small flaw, but the visuals and the effects are much more improvement than before.

The Characters
Oh boy, we're finally reached to the characters, before we talk about the Titans depiction, its no secret that the human characters are easily the most forgettable part that they always dragging on for the plot development and an unnecessary subplot.

The main focus of the humans are the Russel family with Mark (played by Kyle Chandler), Emma (played by Vera Farmiga) and Madison (played by Millie Bobby Brown), they're separately for different plots, such as where Emma and Madison must survived and being manipulated by the eco-terrorists thanks to the device Orca and where Mark not only return to working in Monarch, but also wanted to have a family reunion with his wife and daughter. But the problem is they're pretty much in underdeveloped, where Mark is a curious ex-employee of Monarch, Emma is an environmental activist of giant monsters and Madison is typical kid who's desperate for rooting for good monsters like Mothra and possibly Godzilla, but hey, at least she's not as annoying as the kids in Gamera films.

While some other new characters like Dr. Rick Stanton (played by Bradley Whitford) who's basically poor man version Rick from "Rick and Morty", Dr. Sam Coleman (played by Thomas Middleditch) is director of technology in Monarch and a liaison with the US government, Colonel Diane Foster (played by Aisha Hinds) who's pretty much as a female colonel and a leader of G-Team and there's Alan Jonah (played by Charles Dance), a human villain who's a former British army colonel and the leader of terrorist for stating the humanities are the blame for the planet Earth.

I find the new side characters are pretty much like a cardboard cutout and the new human villain is easily the lamest villain, he's pretty much the bad guy who "believe the humans are evil" cliche, like a typical evil environmental person.

Though they did brought back the previous characters from the first film which they're easily likable like Ishiro Serizawa (played by Ken Watanabe), who's a scientist who's much more believable about Godzilla who's a good guy and Vivienne Graham (played by Sally Hawkins) who's a Ishiro's right-hand woman.

Not to mention, most of the characters (aside Ishori and Vivienne) are either being useless or flat out idiotic for their decision that it frustrates me, like where Emma activates the bomb to awake King Ghidorah (which i wish Jonah should've done better while holding a bomb and holding Emma in hostage), or worst of all, the military threw an oxygen destroyer missile to nearly killed of Godzilla for one of the worst decision in Kaiju film history!
I mean, we all know that in the original film, the oxygen destroyer is an ultimate weapon to killing off Godzilla at the end of the film, but here, they though it will be a good idea for not just throwing missiles at Godzilla, but also Ghidorah too, which it doesn't make any sense for ruining Godzilla's appearance, otherwise it will suffer the same fate as "Batman V Superman".

Speaking of Godzilla, what about the monsters depiction? Well, as i said, they're more fascinating to see than the humans.
For Godzilla, unlike when he used to be a ruthless engine of destruction, he's more of a heroic god personality, especially when he was interacting with the humans, meaning he's rather harmless Kaiju. Even though some fans like to see him as a badass anti-hero monster, this one is nice to make him more of a real hero than harmful at humans, at least he didn't get too distracting towards humans like Gamera or even cowardly and weak like Zilla.
For Mothra, like before, she's a good monster to saving humanity, though sometimes she could get aggressive if they harming her when she was first started as a larva. but when she turned into a giant moth, she's sorta like a goddess angel when she shows up in the sky and she's possibly being loyal towards Godzilla. Even though without the twin fairies, its not gonna be easy, aw well.
For Rodan, there's not much else to describe, he's pretty much a giant Pteranodon posing a threat in Mexico and chasing after the plane, again, he's more of a flying rogue.
And for King Ghidorah, he has a different personality, which im ok with him, his middle head act as a leader for his intelligent and malicious, the right one is loyal and obedient follower, despite being irritated and aggressive, and the left one is acting like a moron for distraction. Though surprisingly, like most of reptiles, Ghidorah has the ability to regenerate his head, kinda like a Greek mythology serpent Hydra.

Its no secret that the human characters pretty much time wasting for plot development, unnecessary subplot and a BS decision. But at least the monsters are easily the likable in this film (minus Rodan who's not much else to describe).

And now for my final opinion of this film.
Overall, "Godzilla King of the monsters" is a pretty good sequel i might say, the story is ok (at the time), the presentation with visuals effects, the actions are awesome and intense and the monsters are always fun to watch. But when you adding a poor subplot, poor new characters for unnecessary reason with underdevelopment and a BS characters's decision, you nearly made a disappointing film.

Though like Venom, the critics gave it a bellow or kinda above average film, for me, i don't think its not that bad. Sure, it has a flaws that it nearly ruined the film, but at least it was rather fun for the epic showdown with monsters and military (despite they're rather useless), and a nice presentation. If you're a fan of Kaiju to see more than two monsters, i'd say check this one out. If not, well, you can probably agree that this could be a disappointing film.

For my rating, i wanted to give this 8, but withe flaws that i mentioned that ended up plain unfair, but as a fan of Kaiju, il probably give this one 7/10. Its not a perfect film like "Avengers Endgame", but at least it was fun.

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Thanks for reading, and im Annie, signing out.

(Review ends)

Annie: *walks out of her front door to see Red Diamond* Hey RD, i was wondering how's going?

Red Diamond: We're close to finishing our project, maybe you can call your friends from other world to come here and working together for traveling back in time, please?

Annie: Alright...!

To be continued...