Movie Review: Coco

DISCLAIMER: THIS REVIEW HAS NO CONNECTION OF A STORYLINE REVIEW. READERS DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

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

From a few months ago, i talked about "Cars 3", a sequel that although it was considered to be improvement, but its not as perfect that it use the same story from the first movie, but with a new plot element.

Which it makes me wondering if their second film would better or disappointing us after "Cars 3"? Thats exactly il talk about the film that came out recently.

"Coco" is a 2017 Pixar animation film that was written/directed by Lee Unkrich, produced by Darla K. Anderson, written by Adrian Molina and Matthew Aldrich.

This is one of the film that it was announced from a few months ago that we're curiously find out about it. Which this animated movie included the theme of Mexican's "Day of the dead". In other words, its an animated movie with Mexican's culture, which i like that idea that i was popped in and find out. And as you already know, this is not the only film has Mexican's culture, there's a film called "Book of Life", which it was actually good, but i never seen this movie.

So, with all that said, will this movie holds up from Mexican's culture, or is this film ended up being foreshadowed by Cars 3 and Book of life?

Lets find out

The Story

It began from the past where the late great great grandmother named Imelda had a relation with a famous musician, but he moved away to travelling in various countries. Because of that, she decided to banning musical stuff and focused with shoemaking. Fast-forward in present time(?), we have our main great great grandson named "Miguel" who's been dreaming to become musician like the late star named " Ernesto de la Cruz". But he realized that Ernesto has a same connection from his great great parents, but he got rejected by his grandmother Elena, believing musical is cursing the family and destroyed his guitar. Devastated from rejection, he ran away as if he was desperate to find out about his great great grandfather. After entering the cemetery, he grabbed a musician's guitar to play it, he realized that after playing it, he was transported to the other world, which happened to be "Land of the dead", since he was entered, he's going to find out about his great great grandfather.

I gotta say, i find the story itself is actually fascinating, its not just for the family or even the music, its more like about remembering the old time that we probably forgot about it. It is pretty sad that forgot what happen to the past about our late parents. But having idea of banning stuff that we like in the past might be hurting our pas that we easily forgot about. Though i may think the story feels a bit similar from the previous Pixar film "Finding Dory". Where "Finding Dory" is about being forgotten about family. In Coco, its about finding whether Ernesto is a father for a song or not. There's a subplot about the song "Remember me" for not only about finding the father, its for dedication to Grandmother Coco, but we not sure who did it for a tribute, but i won't spoil it for the truth.

The story is impressive and yet emotional that we understand about forgotten past that nobody want to believe or not.

The Animation

Like i said, its another great work of animation by Pixar. But in this movie, its not only great looking, but also pretty colorful since "Inside Out". For example, the design of "Land of the dead" looks pretty cool and colorful. There a lot of apartments with colors, i love it. As for the real world (aka Human world), its also looks pretty cool and nicely done for how Mexican's look like. As for the characters, for humans, they look pretty cool like previous Pixar films. And for the dead people in "Land of the dead", they look fascinated, but yeah, i know they're basically like a cartoony skeletons, but it looks nice and sometimes colorful from their body parts, though sometimes some female skeletons can be a bit fan-service-ish from the hips, its kinda weird that i looked at, but i digress. And for the work of animation, it works pretty nice for how the human moves, sometimes fast-pace and interesting effects like lighting, fading and colorful change.

The animation is amazingly done of Mexican cultures with colors, the designs and how nice and smooth of animation.

The characters

When it comes to the characters, i find some of them are quite interesting.

First is our main boy Miguel Rivera (voiced by young actor Anthony Gonzalez ), its obvious to tell he's a typical kid who conquer his dream to become famous for music. But he's not a typical dreamer, but he was fascinated from his great great grandfather, because he loves musical, despite that again, his family claimed that it causes to ruining their parentship for moving away to vanished. But to be fair, he's rather an interesting kid and i can say Anthony Gonzalez did  a nice work of his role and i think its the first time as a main role.

Next, we have Hector (voiced by Gael García Bernal). He's portray as a trickster who's trying to hide his identity for travelling in living world as a ghost in "Day of the dead". Which at first, i though he's gonna be like an out of context character of the movie, but in reality, he's a character for a plot device for helping Miguel for a music for his supposed great great grandfather. I find him good character and for the fun fact, Gael is not the only language that he voiced his character, but he also provided his role in Spanish language. Nice touch.

Then we have Elena Rivera (voiced by Renee Victor). She sorta like Imelda for protecting her family with banning music for obvious reason. Which at first, i usually hated her, because of over-protection from the "curse of family". Despite Renee did a nice work of her role, but she's easily my least favorite for her over-protective with banning.

Speaking of that, we have Imelda (voiced by Alanna Ubach), who's not only the one who first banning music, but she's also a matriarch of Rivera Family. Unlike Elena, i find her to be rather interesting, not because for her attention of music is bad, but its just that despite her death, its nice to see her in "Day of the Dead". Though she sorta have a sympathy for Miguel for music, but thats a different story, which again, i won't spoil it.

Speaking of sympathy, we have Mama Coco (voiced by Ana Ofelia Murguía). That lady is the one that i probably feel sorry for her, which she may know about her father, but she lost her memory from the past almost everything, since she's nearly dying. I mean, its not easy to find about the past, due to the issue of separation family.

Finally we have Ernesto de la Cruz (voiced by Benjamin Bratt). As you know, he's a famous musician that it got inspiration from Miguel. Even though he had an unexpected death in his stage of "Remember me". I find him to be interesting, for charming and love for the fans, especially for the dead people. And i think its the second time that i saw him since MCU's "Doctor Strange".

They're few other characters, most notable is various late parents of Rivera like Julio (voiced by Alfonso Arau), Rosita (voiced by Selene Luna ), Victoria (voiced by Dyana Ortellí) and brothers like Felipe and Oscar (both of them voiced by Herbert Siguenza). Although there's few mores aside of Rivera Family, especially some of them are voiced by John Ratzenberger (aka Hamm from Toy Story) and even Gabriel Iglesias ("DAAAYUUM!! 0_0"  I always wanna do that. XD)

Some of the characters are likable for their truth, personalities and others. Even though some that i don't like.

And now for my final opinion of this film.

Overall, Coco is another Pixar's successful movie they've ever done. With beautiful story, amazingly colorful animations and the characters are pretty good. I can say the Mexicans will enjoy this movie for the not just for cultures, but also feels similar for looking back from the past that we missed a lot, despite if we're a part of parents, we like to keep in privacy in public, until later or not. Despite that, i can say its the best animated film of 2017. But if not THE best film of the year, since few months ago, i enjoyed Logan with 10/10 for a good respect to our legendary actor's final role. But will Coco will be better than Logan, or it'll get foreshadowed by "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".

Oh btw, you're probably wondering about Disney's short film called "Olaf's Frozen Adventure"? I can its a nice short. But my problem is WE GET IT!! FROZEN 2 WAS ALREADY ANNOUNCED TO 2019!! IT WOULD'VE BEEN OK TO PUT IT IN 2018!!!

Sorry!! Sorry, i lost my patient before Coco, im so sorry about my temper of losing patients, its just unprofessional. I supposed to be positive at the end of my review.  So either way, il give this short 8/10.

Anyway, il give Coco a perfect 10/10. Go watch it if you love Pixar and even Mexican cultures.

So this ends of my movie review, if you guys have your opinion or any suggestions, let me know in the comments bellow.

Thanks for reading, and im Anthony, signing out.

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Movie Review: Justice League

Warning: This review contains Spoiler for the story (Except the final act). Readers Discretion is advised.

*Previously of Movie reviews 2017*

Bryan Emmerich: Well, that was actually a great one.

Mystica: Wow, thats pretty cool.

Bryan Emmerich: So, i guess we're only have one comic book remain. *picks up "Justice League Movie"* So now we got another one, but it was on DC Universe. Since we got a good one like "Wonder woman", lets hope its gonna be good too, right? *opens it up and looks at it*

*present time, at 2 hours later*

Bryan Emmerich: ... *sigh*  I would've been good potential, but it disappoints again...  And, maybe its better than Batman V Superman...?

*Review starts*

Greetings everyone, my name is Bryan Emmerich and welcome back to Movie Review.

Last year, we saw "Batman V Superman" which is the film that it disappoints us so bad for the waste of potential, with questionable story, production is just a teasing for how to look good like people like to talk about graphics than the gameplay and some of the characters would've done better. Then a few months ago, we saw Wonder Woman and it was surprisingly good that we're very happy it may considered to be a redemption, right?

"Justice League" is a 2017 DC Superheroes movie that was directed by Zack Snyder (Also wrote the story), produced by Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, Jon Berg and Geoff Johns and written by Chris Terrio and Joss Whedon.

This is the film that many fans we wanna see a group of DC heroes on the big screen, especially that we've seen a fan-made videos that we really wish if it happens. However during the film development, it had a lot of issues for causing a delayed production. They originally attended to do part 1 and 2, but they changed it for plenty of reasons. The most recent is the second part is gonna be the focus of Batman, but Ben Affleck was about to stepped down of his portrayal of The Dark Knight, which he'll be replaced by different actor and also stepped down while developing another standalone Batman movie. And another reason is that Zack's daughter sadly passed away that he hired Joss Whedon in order for more writing, co-directing and even reshooting.

So, with all that said for the delayed an a dream come true to DC fans, will this movie holds up for Justice, or is this film gonna be suffer-able like Batman V Superman?

Lets find out.

The Story
It takes place sometimes after the death of Superman (Oh yeah, Spoiler alert if you haven't seen Batman V Superman), many people was depressed that The Man of Steel is gone. Many heroes like Batman and Wonder Woman work as a hero to facing against crimes and several villains. However when Diana Prince meets Bruce Wayne, she told about the main villain "Steppenwolf", where he his goal is to capturing three cubes called "Mother Boxes" to combining together for a dark energy on Earth, but he was being banished by the heroes of Amazons, Atlanteans, Olympian Gods and Green Lantern Corp (Wait what?!) to keep those boxes away in verious locations to keep safe like Themyscira, Atlantis and some unknown location. And due to Superman's death, the boxes is triggered that Steppenwolf is coming back for his plan B from "Darkseid". So, its up to Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg for facing at Steppenwolf.

Though its an interesting story though kinda typical story of heroes, but here's the problem, the story ended up being rush, i mean its just that it start to explain about the plan, and then it changed that we introduce the other heroes. Like come on, just slow down that we can meet some others later on. But the one part that it pinches me is the subplot where our heroes decided to brought Superman back alive in the Second act. I mean Why?! Why did they brought him back early?! Like it would've been ok to bring him back in the third act, but instead, they're like "Ugh, we're too weak, lets him Superman back alive". I mean, i know its because they wanted him back for the second Standalone Superman movie, but come on, this is just the rushed story of S*** load of F***!!

The plot of this movie would've going slow down, even though that they brought one character alive too soon before the third act. Talk about a thin plot...

The production
To be fair, the production itself of this movies is rather alright to tell for how it looks. The action scene is pretty cool, intense, but it kinda went short. I mean, if you've seen the previous Superhero films, you can see the action sequence goes long for like a quarter of hours and also fun. But here, the action scene is like it goes for a minutes. They're only have about seven action scenes in the movie, which to be fair, some of them are fun and simple, but other is just ended up waste of time of the heroes come to keep the boxes. And btw, this movie was developed over 300 million dollars of budget, thats about like two times of budgets like either 120 or 150 million dollars. But it made me wanna ask a question: "ARE YOU SURE THAT THIS IS A 300 MILLION DOLLAR MOVIE!?". I mean, if you wanna talk about the CGI effects, it looks either good and others ended up look cheap that its almost it belongs to a video game. Its as if they forgot to finalize the effects before make it to the theater. Like for example, when you look at Superman, they edited his face without facial hairs, which its just plain ugly to look at, unless you counted the appearance of Steppenwolf, he looks like he's rejected boss of superhero video game for a poor quality of its face of the rest of body or armors. As for the costume design, although they brought back from previous films, but they look pretty cool, which i like their designs. However the appearance of Cyborg was done in motion capture, because his body armor is also done with CG, which it looks not bad. But other times, the movie also have a product placement of Mercedes from the first act, its as if they're trying to commercializing the cars from German company in the movie. So maybe they like seeing Lewis Hamilton as a 4-times world champion in Formula 1.

The production itself looks ok which at least some of the costumes looks great and also getting a bit lighter to make more interesting than before that went dark and serious, but it would've been better IF they fix the problem before releasing it to the cinema. And talk about a waste of budget that they spent.

The characters
If you've seen the characters in the movie, im sure you know some are either likable and others are probably forgettable.

First is Ben Affleck's Batman, Aka Bruce Wayne. Though he's doing ok for his role, but he may not as good of his role of Batman than Michael Keaton or even Christian Bale. Don't give me wrong, he did a nice work of acting, even though its slightly weak. Whether you love or hate him, he's rather average that i can describe him. But this maybe Ben Affleck's last role of Batman before moved on.

And then we have Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman, Aka Diana Prince. She's easily a likable hero in the film, being serious Amazonian warrior and a great performance from Gal. Even though she's an antiquities dealer and acquaintance of Wayne.

And now, lets talk about the newcomers in the movie that we have.

First is "Flash" aka Barry Allen (played by Ezra Miller), to be fair, he's rather interesting one, as he maybe the young member of the group of heroes. And the effects where he uses "Super-speed", its actually pretty cool to see him disappeared in electricity, which its sorta like a teleportation, unless where he moves normally in slow motion, but again, its his speed ability. And, i think Miller did a nice work of his role.

Next we have Aquaman, aka Arthur Curry (played by Jason Momoa). He's another interesting character. Because his role as Aquaman fits in very well, since he's a Hawaiian actor. Which im pretty sure they're trying to make him look similar from the cartoon Justice League in 2001, for making him little bit serious and badass, but without decapitating his arm. Although it has a mention moment where he talks to fishes, even though it didn't happen in the movie. Oh well, at least Jason did a nice work.

And finally we have Cyborg, aka Victor Stone (played by Ray Fisher). For those you may not know, he started as a man who got horribly wounded from the incident that he's nearly died, until his father revived him with mechanical in order to let him live, which its kinda depressing, but at least he's safe to come back alive. Even though when he was first appeared, he's started as a sympathetic hero from his passed of incident and embarrassment for his look, which is understandable. And then he changed that he turned away from traumatized passed to become a hero with Justice League. He has cool stuff he has, since we're in the new generation of digital that he can look around the internet, looking the map and even hacking. For me, he may not as interesting than Flash or Aquaman, but he's rather ok.

As for Henry Cavill's Superman, he's almost pretty much like neutral whether he';s a hero or not. But he has been changed to be less serious, which im kinda glad. But again, i wish he could be revived in the third act than the second act.

As for the villain Steppenwolf (played by Ciarán Hinds). He's an alien military officer from Apokolips (The name of his planet is gonna be a huge risk.) where as i told before, his mission is to capture three "Mother Boxes" to taking over Earth for Darkseid. Like Cyborg, his appearance was done in motion capture, which they want him to be look slightly similar of Liam Neeson in  "A Monster Calls", but like i complaint before, he looks pretty ugly for the quality. Not only that, but he's easily the most forgettable villain i've ever seen, as he's portrayed as "laid-back" bad guy of being old and tired. As a result, they made him look silly for all the wrong reasons. I like come on, Jesse Eisenberg's Lex Luthor is more likable than Steppenwolf.

As for the rest of the characters, there's not much else if you've seen before like Amy Adams's Lois Lane and Jeremy Irons (aka Scar from The Lion King) as Alfred. But one character that im surprised is commissioner James Gordon played by J.K. Simmons, aka Jonah Jameson from Sam Raimi's Spider-man.

And now its time for my conclusion of this movie.
Overall, this movie is probably a waste of time and money that they spent while developing, which is basically nearly above average movie, with poorly stories for rushing reason, nearly bellow average productions and some of the characters are kinda likable but the villain is the worst part of the movie. Talk about a waste of potential that it would've been a decent movie or even good like "Wonder Woman movie", but i can say its sorta better than Batman V Superman, but neither of them are disappointed. And not to mention that if you guys already know, the movie has a war of negative and positive from the fans and the critics, especially the fans are bashing at RottenTomato.com, because they can;t take their opinion. Which again, we can criticize whatever/whenever we want in public or not. So stop take the blame over the critics with low rating. Anyway, if you guys are a fan of DC superheroes, maybe this one if for you. If you're like me, you better stick to "Wonder Woman movie".

So, il give this movie 5.5/10.

Well, im done for my movie review, if you guys have opinion or any suggestions, give a comment bellow.

Thanks for reading, until next time.

*review ends*

Bryan Emmerich: *throws a comic book away and sighs* Talk about a waste of time...

Mystica: Yeah, but i think you yelled in our prison.

Brian Emmerich: Yeah, im sorry...

*But then, the noise comes from someone attacks at various gems*

Mystica: Hm? *looks around outside the cell* Whats going on, did the other gem attack the others or something?

Bryan Emmerich: I hope its the "Team Blast" comes to save us.

*After the noise of the attack and poofing gems out, the sound of the walking coming*

Mystica: I think its coming.

*It reveals that attack at the gems was none other than...  Antaku*

Bryan Emmerich: Hm? Who are you?

Antaku: Im here to save you guys...

Bryan Emmerich: Ok, but we want to know who you are and what are you come from?

Antaku: I come from other dimension where i saw a man named Anthony who's trying save me from Major Kusanagi.

Bryan Emmerich: Ah ok. Anything else about Major or Anthony?

Antaku: ... I know what happen to Anthony...

Bryan and Mystica: Huh?

To be continued...

Movie review: Thor Ragnarok

Bryan Emmerich and Mystica fly to the city that the flying object sending out fighters for invading the city and transporters to sending our Gem soldiers to killing citizens.

Dark Amethyst and Obsidian: *stand on the roof and look away that its Bryan Emmerich and Mystica*

Bryan Emmerich: *lands in the same roof* You!

Mystica: *lands too* We want you to stop invading our City!

Obsidian: Hm! Looks like they're going to fight together.

Dark Amethyst: *growls*

Bryan Emmerich: *looks at Dark Amethyst* Ok, i don't know who this guy is, but im not sure that he's your assistant when he's a human.

Obsidian: You think so? He's my hybrid that my companions capture him that il considered him as my Chosen One.

Mystica: Your "Chosen One" didn't match for us. *her hands bursts in energy for preparing to fight*

Bryan Emmerich: *glows his wings and his eyes changing to white* Bring it on!

Obsidian: *chuckles* Amethyst, eliminate them.

Dark Amethyst: *grabs his purple lightsaber*

Bryan Emmerich: *flies towards Amethyst and raises his hand for a fireball*

Dark Amethyst: *dashes at Bryan*

Bryan Emmerich: *throws a fireball at him and dashes at him*

Dark Amethyst: *parries a fireball and swings at wings*

Bryan Emmerich: *his wings got sliced, screaming in pain and falls on the ground with his back bleeds that without his wings, he'll loses his power*

Mystica: Bryan!! *Dashes at Dark Amethyst for revenge*

Dark Amethyst: *notices her coming and jabs on her face*

Mystica: *falls on the ground with her face got punches*

Dark Amethyst: *walks towards her on the ground and stomps on her gut*

Mystica: *screams and coughing her blood out of pain*

Dark Amethyst: *pulls out her necklace of orange gem*

Mystica: *sees him* No!! Its one of my favorite necklace from my childhood! Please don't!!

Dark Amethyst: *stomps her again and crushes her gem necklace with his hand*

Mystica: *coughing her blood again*

Obsidian: How weak you guys are. You're not even powerful to beating Dark Amethyst. *grabs his radio* Rubies, bring us the transporter to send us along with those weaklings back to our ship and send them to the prison.

Dark Amethyst: *turns off his weapon and open his hand away from the chunks of necklace gem*

Obsidian: So, go out there and destroy them or perhaps knock them down that we can capture those human scums that we can create them as out hybrid. *laughs of pure evil*

Dark Amethyst: *jumps down from the roof to do his business*

*few hours later*

Bryan Emmerich: *wakes up slowly* Ow my back... *looks around that he's in the prison from Obsidian* Oh great... *sees Mystica who's in the same prison* Mystica, are you ok?

Mystica:*lays on the ground* Hmmm...! My belly...!

Bryan Emmerich: Its ok... *rubs her arm* We hope if anyone can rescue us and fight back at them... *sees two comic books on the ground* Whats this? *picks up the first one that is "Thor Ragnarok"* Thor: Ragnarok? We gotta talk about while in prison?  Im not sure why is that, but i guess we'll find out about it. *opens it up to find out*

*2 hours later*

Bryan Emmerich: ... Wow...! That was--!!! *stops for not yelling in prison*   Awesome...

*review starts*

Greetings everyone, my name is Bryan Emmerich and welcome back to movie reviews.

From a few months ago, i talked about "Spider-Man Homecoming", a movie featuring our friendly neighborhood hero on the big screen in third time after Sam Raimi's Spider-man movies and "The Amazing Spider-Man" movies. So after we talk about Web-swinging boy, we're talking about the God of Thunder himself, Thor.

Thor is a superhero in Marvel that was based on Norse Mythology with a same name, a God of Thunder who carries a hammer called "Mjolnir" with thunder power, flight like a helicopter and disguised as umbrella for secret identity. He was considered to be the mightiest hero of Marvel and interesting concept based on mythology. Thanks for the existence of "Marvel Cinematic Universe", they made a movie based on Thor. The first one simply called "Thor" came out in 2011 and it was considered to be great. Then two years later, we have "Thor: The Dark world" and it didn't do very well for the critics. So after four years later, they decided to make a third installment of Marvel's God of Thunder, with the result, it was shockingly awesome.

"Thor: Ragnarok" is a 2017 Marvel movies that was directed by Taika Waititi, produced by Kevin Feige and written by Eric Pearson, Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost. This is the film that when it was announced, many people are not sure if its gonna be good, but when we have Hulk coming back and adding a humor, we've been surprised and maybe that it could be better than "The Dark World"?

So, with all that said and our only question is once again, could this movie will be better than the second Thor movie?

Only way to find out.

The Story

It takes place 2 years after "Age of Ultron", Thor failed to finding a gem of Infinity and he was being captured by Surtur. According to the demonic fire, since Odin died, he needs "Eternal Flame" in order to making "Ragnarok", as in the end of the Realm "Asgard". But Thor fought back at Surtur, but he might be preventing it. When he returns his homeworld, he noticed that Odin was a disguise by his mischief  adopted brother Loki. So he and his brother going in Earth to finding Odin. Once they find their father, it was too late that he's dying and causing to open a portal to freeing a Goddess of Death named Hela. As Thor tries to fight back, she destroys Thor's Hammer and knocking them down to the other realm. Leaving them in other Realm called "Sakaar". While Loki become of GrandMaster's ingratiated, but Thor is imprisoned for a tournament. But Hela was transported in Asgard in order to rule the Realm. Its up to Thor has find the way to escaping the Sakaar before Ragnarok.

Honestly, the story itself is pretty good, it has some interesting development for what happen for Thor's Realm, the goals and even action scenes. Especially that there's a subplot with a surprise return of "The Incredible Hulk" since they worked together as a members of "Avengers", even though its not easy whether they're friends or not. And there's another one where we found out how did Hela was banished by Odin that she used to be a hero before turned evil for genocide. Not to mention, despite we like to see actions, but we also also have sense of humor, which it does make me laugh from the dialogues and the gags.

The story is probably well written for the characters, the meaning and the humor.

The Production

What can i say about it? Its just a Marvel superhero movie with cool actions and costume designs. But this one that maybe the most colorful production i've ever seen. Especially the transportation scene and the rainbow bride in Asgard (Yeah yeah, make a joke of "Rainbow Road" from Mario Kart.). The costume designs are look cool, a nice work of makeup and an interesting motion capture. One of the most insane appearance in my opinion is Hela, which not matter she's in battle form, i can't help but looking at her spiky-like headdress, which i know it was supposed to be like in the comic, but damn, what a impressive. The action scenes are also incredible, with interesting special effects and motion capture. Not to mention, it can also be a bit violent, but i won't give examples, despite it was rated PG.

It was colorful, nicely film, great actions and a cool looking design of the production.

The characters

Im sure some of you are probably familiar with the character in Thor. But for some of you who never know, il explain about and talk about for some change.

First, we have our titular hero Thor himself (played by Chris Hemsworth), he's known as the God of Thunder with his hammer and the son of Odin. He can fly like a helicopter, shoots lightning, super-strength and using his hammer as a projectile. In the movie, its not easy to tell that without his hammer, he'll could be either turned into mortal and still a God. But of course, despite of being brave hero, but he may also have a sense of humor, which Chris want to give his role with extra persona, since he's kinda get bored for his role that he needs not only extra personality, but also changing appearance. Which, im ok for that, but he always did a nice work of his role.

Then, we have his adopted brother, Loki (played by Tom Hiddleston), he's known as a mischievous God and Thor's nemesis if you've seen the previous films like "The avengers". As time change, despite he's a bad guy, but he's more of neutral, since he's a ruler of Asgard (Oh yeah, Spoiler Alert.). But of course, Tom did a nice work for his role of God of Mischievous.

And we have the late Odin (played by Anthony Hopkins), he's known as a former ruler of Asgard, since he was dying from the first act. although its pretty sad to see him coming to an end. But of course, Hopkins is always a legendary actor over decades.

Now lets talk about the newcomers. First, we have a main villain, Hela (played by Cate Blanchett). As you know, she's supposed daughter of Odin and the Goddess of Death that she was banished in other Realm. But man, she not only have cool appearance, but she might be a powerful villain in Standalone Thor movie. And Cate did a nice job her role, even though her head dress is the most difficult for how large it is.

Next, next we have Valkyrie (played by Tessa Thompson), she's a tomboy, a bounty hunter and....   A Hard-drinker of Asgard.  Yeah, its rather questionable when she was appeared, as well that she's like a warrior of Sakaar as "Scrapper 142", despite that her identity was already revealed from her forearm tattoo. But im aware that she was supposed to be similar of Sarah Connor from Termintor 2 while training. Desite her questionable appearance of drinking, but she maybe a not-bad character that maybe she could come back in the future.

Then we have "GrandMaster" (played by...  Jeff Goldblum?), he's known as one of the "Elders of the Universe" and the ruler of Sakaar. I find him to be a laid-back ruler with pleasure-seeking and enjoyer of life, tastes and smells. He's rather interesting character, and especially surprised that he was played by the same actor who played Malcolm in "Jurassic Park" franchise.

And finally, who could not forget to talk about The Incredible Hulk aka Bruce Banner (played by Mark Ruffalo), he's known to be an raging wrecking machine thanks to his radiation for causing him turning big green from his anger and brutal action. In this movie, he's in "Perma-Hulk", meaning he's turning into Hulk for years, kinda like She-Hulk, but she has it in infinity, but thats a different story. But here's a little fact, before Ruffalo, he was originally played by Edward Norton back in 2008, though i never saw this movie, but he was not too appreciate to crew members for his denied promotion of latter. Yeah, i guess it explained why Norton is a very serious person outside of big screen.

They're few other characters in the movie, like Heimdall (played by Idris Elba) who's all hearing and seeing Asgardian, Skruge (played by Karl Urban) who's a guardian of bride in Asgard and more. But some others that i was very surprised, like Doctor Strange came back in the movie (And yes, Benedict Cumberbatch reprised his role.) and Korg as played by the director himself Taika Waititi for motion capture.

Man, the movie is nearly having all-star casts, i guess you can say that most of all characters are likable for actions and humors.

And now its time for my conclusion.
Overall, Thor Ragnarok is surprisingly a  great sequel, probably better than Guardians of the Galaxy 2. With great story, intense actions, fun acting, cool designs and it was well-executed. And im not trying to say its better than Spider-man Homecoming, Spider-man and Thor Ragnarok are a both successful movies with critical acclaim and a lotta money. If you're a fan of Thor, i highly recommend to watch it, its one of a good sequel of superhero movie since Spider-man 2.

Il give this movie 10/10. Its a worth of watching,

Well, im done for my movie review, if you guys have opinion or any suggestions, give a comment bellow.

Thanks for reading, until next time.

*review ends*

Bryan Emmerich: Well, that was actually a great one.

Mystica: Wow, thats pretty cool.

Bryan Emmerich: So, i guess we're only have one comic book remain. *picks up "Justice League Movie"* So now we got another one, but it was on DC Universe. Since we got a good one like "Wonder woman", lets hope its gonna be good too, right? *opens it up and looks at it*

To be continued...

Movie review: Blade Runner 2049

*In science hospital*

Doctor: *building a left arm for Corporate Driver* Is this exactly you want those to get back home and even return to racing?

Corporate Driver: Yes, i really want them.

Doctor: Im not sure, cause you'll probably--

Corporate Driver: Il probably... UHHHH!!!

Doctor: Ok sir, don't interrupting my mouth, im trying to--

Secretary Driver: *grabs her gun and aim on his head* Just let him do whatever we want or we'll sue you, D***wad.

Doctor: Ok ok ok! Il finish his limbs and you'll be fine when he'll going back his racing career! *builds left arm a bit quick as possible*

Corporate Driver: Yes, you better have to--

Radio Station News: We're here to report about a purple figure who's on a rampage to going around killing people for unknown reason, with his gun, energy sword and even his powers annihilating the people in the city. But in the same day, plenty of stations was hijacked by a darker figure who goes by the name of "Obsidian" where it gave us a horrific message that our world is gonna be invaded by his army and his "apprentice" named "Dark Amethyst". Which many people theorized that "Dark Amethyst" is the same purple figure with gun and sword for its order to making the end of our world.

Corporate Driver: W-What?!

Radio Station News: Because of that, the politics have no choice but to prepare for the armies around the to saving our world from these humanoid figure's plan of taking over our world...

Corporate Driver: You cannot be serious!! They're going to destroy our world, along with my headquarter!!!

Doctor: Just relax, maybe you'll get it back for--

Corporate Driver: Im serious, i want my tower back from these C***s!

*meanwhile*

Mystica: You're telling me that the guy in dark outfit was behind of taking over our world?

Bryan Emmerich: Yeah, especially he sent "Dark Amethyst" to kill us all.

Mystica: Yeah, but he also told us they he'll summon his minions to invade our world.

Bryan Emmerich: Good god... It seems that we have no choice but to having war against them.

Mystica: Yeah, but before you came back, i noticed a novel book called "Blade Runner 2049".

Bryan Emmerich: Wait, is this a reboot or a sequel of a cult classic sci-fi movie called "Blade Runner"?

Mystica: Actually, its a sequel from long years after the first one.

Bryan Emmerich: Ah ok, i guess il take a look before giving honest thought of it. I mean, lets hope it'll be better than the first one. *opens the book that it magically shows a full movie*

*Several hours later*

Bryan Emmerich: Uhhh.... Yeah...

*Review starts*



Greeting everyone, my name is Bryan Emmerich and welcome back to movie review.

In 1982, there's a Sci-fi movie called "Blade Runner", a movie starring Harrison Ford who played as police officer nicknamed "Blade Runner" to finding those "bioengineered beings" called "Replicant" and "Retire". When this movie came out, it had a disappointed review for questionable narrating, a forgettable plot and a slow pace. Despite of negative review, the film was considered to be a cult classic and "Best Sci-fi film of all time".

After more than 30 years, we unexpectedly notice that there's a sequel from a cult Sci-fi film, which maybe... it can do better?

"Blade Runner 2049" is a 2017 Neo-noir Sci-Fi film that was directed by Denis Villeneuve, produced by Andrew A. Kosove and Broderick Johnson and written by Hampton Fancher.

This is a sequel film that we never expect after more than 30 years like any other older films. Even though its kinda disappointed we never have Ridley Scott coming back for this sequel, since he was focused for the return of Alien franchise, like "Alien Covenant", but it had a horrible recemption when it came out in May. Despite that, its probably the first time i watched a movie that was directed by Denis Villeneuve, who did a great film like Arrival in 2016. Not only that, but also the second film for the return of Harrison Ford.

So, with all that said, will this movie holds up then the first one, or is this film still have a problem of a slow pace?

Lets find out.

The Story
With a name suggest, it takes place in 2049, which is coincidentally 30 years after the first film. We meet a new police officer Blade Runner named "K" where his mission is to hunt down those rogues old model replicants for illegal reasons. Though he's not the only one in his life, he's with an A.I. friend named "Joi". However, he found a picture of old female replicant who died after the birth of a lost kid. Its up to K to retiring the evidence of a child by his superior "Joshi", due to the dangerous war between humans and Replicants.

Now, having a story about finding a missing kid is rather a cliche concept, but at least it was a bit creative to figure out who's a mysterious son. There's a subplot where we have a villain named "Niander Wallace" who's planning to stealing a skeleton that represents Rachael's in order to track down a mysterious kid that he hired his replicant enforcer named "Luv", which it was a not bad villain's plan. But, most of the plots are ended up ignored and probably slow, since we spend an hours to see the characters drinking and smoking, this is most annoying filler of all cliche movies. I mean, there's no reason to show our main hero taking cigarette and booze for nothing, its just nothing but a waste of time, even since this movie takes about nearly 3 hours.

Though the story is kinda interesting, but good lord, they could've make less time then have a drink. I mean, i'd rather bringing Budweiser while watching a big screen.

The production
Despite the flaws of the story, but unlike the first film that it looks nice but almost all dark, this movie's production looks pretty damn cool. The way how it looks, the concepts of the town and other locations is amazing, its almost like we're going back in the old place, despite this film was made after more than 30 years. The hologram effect is also cool and also tricky, even though we've seen plenty of hot ladies in hologram. But the effect of Joi's hologram is probably a new level, since she moves inside of a character's body without get distracted of touching (Well, almost). The gun design looks nice and the flying cars are also great in a futuristic design, even though it has a product placement like Peugeot, i don't know why, but who knows.

The production of this movie is fantastic for the concepts of futuristic and a locations.

The characters
Its been a change that we have a new characters.

But first, we have Rick Deckard, who's played by of course, Harrison Ford. Which we expect that he could appear more in the movie since he's a badass character. But sadly, he didn't make more appearance which is pretty disappointed until later on for where he was. Like we're been waiting for like less than 2 hours, despite in the trailer we already see him which again, it didn't happen until later on. I mean, its "Terminator Genisys" all over again for you know, we have a character shown in the trailer, but never happen until a long later on. I know it was an idea from the writer for the return, but come on...

Despite of Rick, we introduce our main hero simply name "K" (played by Ryan Gosling). He's rather good character, he's more like a character who got disturbed and traumatized from the past. Though he's rather an above average character, but not as good than Rick Deckard. Don't give me wrong, Ryan did a nice work of his role, but he could've done better than that.

Next, we have Joi (played by Ana de Armas). Despite of fascinating hologram effect of her, she's typical girl who loves our main hero. Though she's rather closer to him for a help or even going inside of other character for a sex (why?). Though i never heard of Ana, but she looks gorgeous and good acting.

For the villain we have Niander Wallace (played by Jared Leto. Aka The Joker from "Suicide Squad"). He's another ok character, he's portrayed as a blind intelligent villain in order to finding Rachael. But of course, he's another character who could've give more appearance in the movie.

And finally there's Wallace's Replicant enforcer named Luv (played by Sylvia Hoeks ). Though she's another beautiful woman, but she's also pretty badass for her fighting skills and probably a cold persona. I mean, she should've been a main villain than Wallace, but again, she's an enforcer to finding the evidence.

There few other characters like Joshi (played by Robin Wright), Dr. Ana Stelline (played by Carla Juri) and Gaff (played by Edward James Olmos) who's another character who's returned after the first movie.

Though the character is pretty hard to tell which one who's likable for acting or persona. Because of most of then didn't make more appearance or other times disappeared.

And now its time for my conclusion.
Overall, "Blade Runner 2049" is a rather an above average movie. The story is good and kinda creative, the acting is nice and the production is so damn good for a sci-fi film. But the film couldn't survive like the first movie for how slow and long this movie is and some of the characters wasn't that good. Though K was interesting, but not as better than Rick Deckard. And not to mention, having Rick Deckard in the promotional trailer and poster is just over-advertising that he didn't show up in the movie. No wonder why the failed the box-office performance when it came out. Though some people considered it a great a movie, but i probably disagree, its only my opinion of this sequel. so if you're like me, just stick to the first one, we know it was considered classic.

So for that, il rate this movie 6.5/10. It may not considered it as a great comeback, but again, its just my opinion when i watched it.

Well, im done for my review. If you like to give your opinion or request, let me know at the comment bellow.

Thanks for reading, until next time.

*Review ends*

Mystica: Mmm... The movie didn't do well to make moneys for promotions.

Bryan Emmerich: Yup. Even though i don't know how the book shows a movie.

Mystica: Me either.

*But the noise comes, where Bryan and Mystica go outside to look around, it turned out it was a flying object of a dark gray hand comes down from the sky with transporters and flying fighters coming down for a rampage on the city*

Bryan Emmerich: Oh no...! They're literally coming down for invasion!!

Mystica: Yeah, we better stop them as possible.

Bryan Emmerich: *rises his wings and flies up along with Mystica to going to the city*

To be continued...

Movie Review: My Little Pony: The Movie

DISCLAIMER: This review has nothing to do with a storyline movie review of 2017. Readers discretion is advised.

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

Back in 2011, i first saw the show called "My Little Pony: Friendship is magic" and i loved it. It become worldwide popular for not just for girls, but in the social media as well, with many enjoyed the show so much that they referred as "Bronies" and "Pegasisters". We like to talking about the characters, the backgrounds, stories and lore of the show since its been over seven years. As time goes, it went change that we still like it, but others (like myself) are probably moving on to other show that we like "Steven Universe".

When the show was popular, they decided to making their movies like "Equestria Girl", which when we saw, it was rather "so and so". While the laters went to redemption to "meh". However in 2012, they announced they're gonna make a movie with a main focus of ponies in the big screen, which the bronies and pegasisters went excitement for a potential until it came out this year.

"My little Pony: The Movie" is a 2017 animated movie that was based on the show "My Little Pony: Friendship and Magic". It was directed by Jayson Thiesson, produced by Brian Goldner and written by Megan McCarthy. This is one film when i first heard of it, i was anticipated to see, but when i grew up that i was moved on, i saw how the movie looks like the trailer, i had a mixed feeling, but still curious of this movie.

So, with all that said, will this movie holds up to rising even more fanbase of the franchise, or is this film is probably feel like it should've been on Netflix or something?

Well, lets find out.

The Story

It begins where Twilight Sparkle and her friends are participating a "Friendship Festival" in Canterlot, because of their special guest named "Songbird Serenade". However, their preparation is interrupted by from the storm, that happens to the army of "Storm King", sent by his commander named "Tempest Shadow" and her silly assistant named "Grubber". Tempest and her minions invade Equestria to taking over the land and petrify three princesses, Celestia, Luna and Cadance. Its up to Twilight Sparkle and her magical friends to find the way to save their land.

I gotta say, its an interesting story, but it feels rather too simple. Which it sorta like it was an idea from a rejected story concept of the show, but borrowed to the big screen, but again, it was not bad. There's a subplot where Twilight and her friends meets the other characters who helping them like "Capper" and "Captain Celaeno", which is rather nice, even though their big deal to find the way to fix is, according to Princess Luna, is to find Queen Hippogriff. But it was rather a bit quick paste for the story, since this is 99 minute film. As for the jokes, it was 50 50, with some jokes that i did chuckle, but others that i asked a lot of questions.

The story itself was good, even though its pretty obvious for the elements of friendship. Since this is a main focus like in the show.

The Animation

Unlike in the show that it was done in digital 2D animation, which i still like the design, since again, i was moved on. In this movie, it sorta still using a 2D digital animation, but it also uses a 3D environment background. The environment looks pretty cool for the design like Canterlot and location, but sometimes the quality looks like it was something straight out of video game graphic. I know this is a big budget film than the show's budget. Despite the flaws, the character designs are the most colorful appearance in the film, even though they use the same design from the show, but advanced for the film. Some other designs like Tempest's minions, Capper, Captain Celaeno's crew and seapony looks pretty cool and creative, since this is a fairy-tale movie based on the show, which it was based on the toyline. They did a great job for the concepts. As for the song,s it was so and so, some of the songs has a good beat to listen to and some are probably forgettable, whether its the lyric.

The animations looks bright and colorful, though the effect of 3D environment looks cheap and some of the songs are mixed bag.

The characters

At first, im sure some of you are probably know of our main heroes.

Twilight Sparkle (voiced by my favorite voice actress, Tara Strong) is a magical Alicorn for a princess of friendship to saving Equestria for her friends and her intelligent. And probably my favorite character of the franchise. Pinkie Pie (voiced by Andrea Libman) is a cheerful party pony for fun and laugh, Applejack (voiced by Ashleigh Ball) is an honest farmer pony of "Sweet Apple Acres", Rainbow Dash (also voiced by Ashleigh Ball) is an energetic Pegasus for adventurous and loyal, Rarity (voiced by Tabitha St. Germain) is a generous unicorn with fashion design and Fluttershy (also voiced by Andrea Libman) is a kind and timid Pegasus who take a good care of animals. They're known as the "6 Mane", since they're the focus if you've seen the show.

So, what about the characters in the movie?

For the villain, we have Storm King (voiced by Liev Schreiber), he's a king of dark weather that his evil mission is to taking over Equestria for controlling the day and the night. The reason for that, its all because he hates...   Colorful and cute. Yeah, i find him to be too silly as a villain, i mean where's Discord if you need him to facing at Storm King?

As for his commander Tempest Shadow (voiced by Emily Blunt), she's a broken unicorn from the past that she joined Storm King. I gotta say, i think she's a likable villain for how evil, threatening, badass and cold she really is. I mean, she should've been a main villain than King storm, then again, she's his commander. Though i can say that Emily Blunt did an interesting work of her role.

and the final one is Grubber (voiced by Michael Peña, the same guy who played as Kai from "The Lego Ninjago Movie), who's a wisecracking hungry hedgehog, who's a typical comical villain, but probably forgettable in my opinion.

Aside the villain, we have Capper (voiced by Taye Diggs), who's an anthropomorphic cat who's cunning, good heart, as a con artist. Even though i though he's portray as a mysterious character who's helping our main hero to find the path, but then, thats just a movie. I find him to be pretty cool and nice for our main hero, as an anthro cat, he maybe my favorite one.

Then we have Captain Celaeno (voiced by Zoe Saldana), who's an anthro parrot jaded air pirate for dealing against Storm King after she and her crew are being manipulated by Storm King for delivery. I find her to be an interesting character, even though she's probably a small appearance in the movie. I mean i wouldn't expect if she accidentally deliver her booty (as in her treasure after their adventure in the sky.).

And finally there's Queen Hippogriff named Queen Novo (voiced by Uzo Aduba), who's a Hippogriff/Seapony who ruled in the place called Mount Aris. Despite she's loving, but she's probably considered to be strict and stern, when it comes to her magic pearl. Though she looks beautiful, but she's probably one character who has a short appearance. (Sad to say.)

As for Novo's daughter named "Princess Skystar" (voiced by Kristin Chenoweth), though also small apearance, but extra more, but i find her to be a likable seapony, she's rather a fun one.

They're few other characters, like three princesses, Celestia (voiced by Nicole Oliver), Luna (also voiced by Tabitha St. Germain) and Cadance (voiced by Britt McKillip), even though they're also have a small appearance. But probably my favorite one of special appearance is Songbird Serenade, she was voiced by none other than Sia, i like her design, which is all because it was based on Sia's appearance (like where she likes to cover her eyes with her hairstyle), she did a nice work of voice acting and she has her song called "Rainbow" and i gotta say, it has a good beat of the song.

The characters are quiet interesting to see like our six mane heroes, while some are good and others are fall flat.

And now for my final opinion of the film.

Overall, "My Little Pony: The Movie" is rather an above average movie, since im an ex-brony. With the story is ok, the animation looks bright, colorful and kinda cheap, the songs are mixed bag (Except Rainbow, its a good one), the characters are great to shown and some others didn't work. Like i said, this movie would've been better to be on Netflix, even though its for a theatrical movie that the fans like to see in their dreams. Even though i noticed the movie had a controversy that most of critics gave a mixed bag opinion, which many bronies and pegasisters are not very pleased for their opinion. This is like Suicide Squad all over which whenever the critics didn't like the movie, the fans are attacking them to making a movie look good. I mean there's no reason to cannot take the criticisms, they can critique whatever whenever they want, i mean its only their opinion. If you're one of the fan who like to defending movie that its good, its just comes off as butthurt fanboy action. I mean, stop being so sensitive for anyone takl about the movie, if its gonna bad or disappointed. Anyway, even though its not the worst movie based on cartoons, but they're few out there. Its only for Bronies and Pegasisters, but if you're like me, just stick to the show version or others.

Oh! Before my final rating, before the movie, there's a short film that was based on the cartoon web series called "Hanazuki: Full of Treasures", i gotta say, i find it to be pretty cute and colorful. Even though its only for girls, but to be fair, this is the cutest and fun short film i've ever seen. The animation looks colorful and cute, even though its a bit cheap. But hey, looks fun and cute. Il give it 8/10.

So, for my final rating, il give this movie 6/10. Again, its not the worst adaptation, but you can watch it if you love MLP show.

So this ends of my movie review, if you have your opinion or any suggestions, let me know at the comment bellow.

Thanks for reading, and im Anthony, signing out.

Movie Review: The Lego Ninjago Movie

*In a mysterious hideout*

???: *approaches a mysterious victim in a strapped table* So...  You've nearly died from a competition... I've been looking around for picking one for my interest of chosen one...

???: But... W-what are trying to do to me...?!

???: You have an incredible skills for your swordfight and gun. You'll now become my apprentice that il call you, as "Dark Amethyst". *walked away, as the machine is activating for a horrific surgery*.

???: *sees the machines starting* No... No! No!! NOOAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!

*meanwhile, at Team Blast's house*

Philip "Smasher" Caiden: So, you had a phone call, where our friend Bryan Emmerich who's facing against a mysterious figure when he dressed up as Spider-man? Talk about silly plan for that.

Ryan Blackonne: But he was talking about "Spider-man Homecoming", which this movie was actually succeed.

Smasher: Ah ok.

Eric Blakron: Not to mention, me and my sister Marian been transported in some kind of hideout that we transformed into "Power Rangers" and it was intense.

Marian Blakron: Yeah, especially me in Pink Ranger fits in that i like! ^^

Ryan Blackonne: Hm, interesting. And btw, there's a movie called "The Lego Ninjago Movie", which its not based on media cultures, it was based on Lego franchise, which is about ninjas.

Smasher: Cool, ninjas are badass and pretty quick. So, maybe we can watch it?

Ryan: Sure, i mean it had a TV show. But, it can't be that bad right?

*several hours later*

Ryan Blackonne: Um...  Im not sure its a good one, right?

Smasher: Yeah.

Eric Blakron: Disappointed.

Marian Blakron: Agree.

Ryan Blackonne: Aw well, i guess il talking about it.

*review started*



Hello everyone, i am Ryan Blackonne, and this is a movie review.

From the early 2017, we had a second Lego movie called "The Lego Batman movie" and it was quiet good.

So, they decided to make another Lego movie, this time, it was based on Lego's franchise called Ninjago. Its series where the ninjas with elemental power to facing against the evil force, and it became favorite for kids to having a cartoon and even a film that what we have.

"The Lego Ninjago Movie" is a 2017 animated movie that was directed by Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher, Bob Logan, produced by Phil Lord (and) Christopher Miller (the famous duos since "The Lego movie") and Dan Line and written by... *looks at the list in the wiki* Wow... Thats a lot of writers of screenplay and story...!

This is one of the film that everyone was curious that they made a movie based on the toy company's franchise that we never heard of, or maybe its because they wanted to make another movie to be better after "The Lego Batman Movie".

So, with all that explained (kinda), will this movie will holds up for the franchise, or is this film that will easily be overshadowed by Batman?

Lets find out about it.

The Story
It begins in the old relic shop from a kid who visited here, not before he meets an owner named "Mr. Liu". Which he was telling a legend about the "Ninjago". In the legend story, the ninja heroes dubbed "Ninjago" is the savior of the city with giant robots against Lord Garmadon. One green ninja's secret identity named Lloyd who's ironically a son of Lord Garmadon, which he difficult life, since everyone is not appreciated from his evil father. But one day, Lloyd and his ninja friends surprised for the return of Sensei Wu. Wu tells them stop against Lord Garmadon with the "Ultimate Weapon", but it was a laser light that Lloyd uses it, which cause a big incident, which the laser light itself is summoning a big real life cat. Devastated for the incident, Lloyd revealed that he's a green ninja and walked away from his evil father for his meltdown. Its up to Lloyd and his partners to find a second one called "The Ultimate, Ultimate Weapon" to save the city.

Even though its just a Lego movie for a strange story, but this one is probably the weakest. Which the main plot is probably wasted, due to the fact it focused to much about a father and son relationship. As if Lord Garmadon was desperate to telling about to his son Lloyd. I mean come on, we already got "The Lego Batman Movie" where it tells that Batman want to focus on his own, since his parents was killed from a gunman, not until he's sorta like a father to Robin and wife of Barbara Gordon/Batgirl. But in Ninjago movie, it feels like its all over the place for a filler. They could've take a bit of a time to mainly focus about The Ultimate Weapon 2.0.

The story itself is pretty forgettable with a mainly focus about an evil father and good son, which its almost like it was borrowed from Star Wars "Return of Jedi". Though the first act is like a fun start, while the rest got bored pretty easily.

The Animation
What can we say about it? They did a great job for the animation of the Lego. With stop-motion like and tricky animation for the limbs of Lego figure. The facial animation was obviously done with 2D, but they did a nice work, especially with a tears of Lord Garmadon. The background and design looks pretty cool that its almost like what if Lego make a big budget product for kids, it will be like crazy.
While other animation than Lego like water and other stuff was also nicely work to make it a bit realistic. But the animation of a cat seems to be a bit unrealistic, although it looks cute and somewhat playful, but the design looks slightly cartoony and the movement is maybe would've done better if they learn how any cats behave.

The animation itself is pretty good, since we saw two previous Lego movies.

The Characters
Its not easy to tell which characters are likable, cause its gonna be a complicated story.

First we have Lloyd Garmadon (voiced by Dave Franco), who's a leader of "Secret Ninja Force" and a son of Lord Goarmadon. He was nice and probably a big loser for the citizens due of his father and his lack of meaning of his color green. Which we expect he would've be nice a respectful to everyone, but no, he's basically a loser leader of the Ninja. Though Dave did an ok job for his voice acting, but the personality of him and relationship are rather poor, which we really wish if he could fight against his evil father.

As for the rest of his ninjas, they're not bad, even though they have a typical personalities, like Kai (voiced by Michael Peña)  is a hothead red ninja, Jay (voiced by Kumail Nanjiani)  is a calm and cautious blue ninja, Nya (voiced by Abbi Jacobson) is a strong silver ninja (which maybe she's an interesting one?), Zane (voiced by Zach Woods) is a robotic white ninja and Cole (voiced by Fred Armisen) is a laid-back and music loving black ninja.

Then for the so-called "Villain", named Lord Garmadon (voiced by Justin Theroux), he's an evil ninja who lives in a volcano to taking over the city of Ninjago. Which it would've been interesting. But the big problem is that he's way to connective to his son Lloyd (aka "Laloyd" as he liked to pronounced him, which is kinda funny, but true.) for the past, which its just a waste of portrayal what he supposed to be than the original franchise. But sorry, he's easily the most forgettable villain in the movie. But his appearance looks pretty cool and kinda creepy though.

But the one character who's maybe likable is Master Wu (voiced by Jackie Chan), who's not only a master of The Secret Ninja Force, but a nephew of Lloyd. Though he's wisecracking, but he has a plot development about the ninjas for powers and death. Though he may have some problem, but Jackie Chan's role of Wu is probably a nice choice.

They're afew other characters out there, like Lloyd's mother name, who's rather....   Well, a mother. And the rest is not much else.

The characters in the movie are not as likable to watch, since Lord Garmadon way too conective to Lloyd for development. But except for Master Wu, he's rather interesting, thanks to Jackie Chan.

And now for the conclusion of the film.
Overall, "The Lego Ninjago Movie" isn't a good movie, i mean it would've been ok to releasing it on Netflix. With complicated stories, forgettable characters and the lore of Ninjago franchise feels like non-exist, even though its only a lore of the world of "Lego movies". Though the animations looks great and the jokes may or may not work to laugh. If you're a fan of Lego or Ninja, maybe this one is for you. Cause if not, i don't recommend to watch it.

Il give it 4/10.

Well, thats all for the review. If you guys have your honest opinion or even request of review, let me know at the comment.

Thanks for reading, Blackonne out.

*review ends*

Eric Blakron: That was interesting to explaining about it.

Smasher: Yeah, im--

News reporter (on TV): We're here to report that there's a figure who's wearing a purple outfit with a purple energy sword who's ridiculously strong that he killed all the innocent people...

Marian Blakron: Oh my gosh...

Blackonne: Holy hell...

Smasher: I guess we better stop that mysterious man wearing a mask.

Eric Blakron: Yeah, we better teaming up to--

*The TV around the world was hijacked to reveal a mysterious figure with a mask*

???: Greetings, humanity...

Eric Blakron: What the...?!

???: My name is Obsidian...  Lord of "The Shattering Gems"...    I come from other world...   To taking over the world... To extinct the humanity...   With not only my soldiers...  But also my important Apprentice named "Dark Amethyst"...

Smasher: Ok... This is getting to far for that! But how the heck did he--

Obsidian: We captured one man who's going to be our chosen one...   Despite that he's a human being, but we changed his life as a hybrid and making him much stronger than any gems or humans...

Marian Blakron: *starts to feel nervous* Oh no...

Obsidian: And now... All you humans will prepare to die with our power and your Earth, will be mine... *evil laughs*

Eric Blakron: That Bastard!!

Ryan Blackonne: That guy named "Dark Amethyst" is gonna be a lot complicated for his speed and probably nearly indestructible.

Smasher: But, what are we gonna do now?!

Eric Blakron: I don't know...

To be Continued...

Movie review: The Incredibles

DISCLAIMER: This review has nothing to do with a storyline movie review of 2017. Readers discretion is advised.

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

As time goes, Pixar became a masterpiece of animation company for a computer graphic movie, from Toy Story 1 and 2, to Finding Nemo. 

Which in 2004, animation companies are probably behind of Pixar for a difficult challenge. Dreamworks is doing above average with good films like Shrek 2 and flop one like Sinbad. And for Disney, its a long story, because they're trying pretty hard for their success, but didn't work out. Even though it was a time that there's a drama between Disney and Pixar for a near separation from expired contract.

Despite the drama, there's a film that it was a success, but without John Lasseter or other people behind of Pixar, but this time, with a man behind "The Iron Giant".

The Incredibles is a 2004 animated superhero Pixar films that was written and directed by Brad Bird and produced by John Walker.

This is the film that it came out five years after "The Iron Giant", which Brad Bird wrote and directed his film, since it was based on the book "The Iron Man" (Yeah, i guess it explained why he changed the name to avoid a confusion from Marvel's comic.), but ended up with a big flop from the lack marketing campaign, that it ended up with a blame.

That is until John Lasseter came in to ask him three times to come with Pixar for a movie, Brad accepted it and join in with his project for his redemption.

So, with all that said, will this movie will be "super success", or maybe "Super Flop"?

Well, lets find out.

The story

It takes place in vintage time of 50's or 60's. Where the people with powers known as "Supers" are a crime-fighters in the city, including Mr. Incredible (aka Bob Parr), ElasticGirl (aka Helen Parr), Frozone (aka Lucius Best), etc. However, things start to going down that after Mr. Incredible save a man who attempted to committing suicide and stop the train from explosion rail, it results a lawsuits and a boycott towards "Supers" for damaging the civilians. After 15 years, the "Supers" remain obscure for retirement or probably death. Bob Parr married Helen to have a children, Dash, Violet and Jack-Jack. However, he was in business as a white-collar job at an insurance agency, but didn't work out for his temper from his boss, causing it to losing his business. Later on, he noticed a computer message from a mysterious lady named "Mirage" that he was chosen to travel to the island called "Nomanisan" to dealing from a tripod robot called "Omnicdroid". But it was revealed to be an evil plan from a former fanboy named Syndrome (aka Buddy Pine) that he wants Mr. Incredible for his side. Helen was devastated from her husband's capture, she needs to go to the island (along with Dash and Violet unexpectedly) to not only save Bob, but also stop Syndrome's plan of taking over the city.

I find the story itself is pretty cool and probably understandable, since we like to be "Supers" to saving everyone from the beginning, but the people in the city will may or may not be pleased us, with suing in the court or even get banned from the city or in country for risking the damage for the monuments or even their lives. But coming back from more than ten years retirement will be an awkward story for our age or even overweight.

However, that idea that Brad Bird came up from his difficulty life of his career and family from the 90's, since he was struggled with his bombed film, which its also understandable, despite his film was a cult favorite.

There's a subplot where Bob Parr meets a costume designer Edna Mode (aka Mrs. "No cape!".) for the change of supersuit and explaining that having a cape is a risking-life from previous heroes who's either injured or dead. Which although i find it funny, but probably agree, because having a cape is a like a death trap for "out-of-nowhere" obstacles or strangles. Despite that, there's also scene with a reunion of Helen and Edna that she made a costume for not only Mrs. Parr, but also her kids because their powers Edna noticed the truth from Helen.

Ad for the gags in the movie, i find some moments are pretty funny (despite of risking from superpowers.), like the scene where Bob lost his temper from his crappy car or probably our favorite moment, is where Lucius asking his Honey for his Supersuit that it was missing that he was asking two times with "Where is my Supersuit!?", it always made me laugh and no matter how many times i replayed it.

The story itself is pretty good for the difficulty life of family or superhero and nice settings

The animation

What do i have to say for Pixar? Its another film with great concept and quality, even though it came out thirteen years ago. The concept and the design of the movie has a nostalgic feel, since it takes place in vintage era of superheroes, even though it has a few of futuristic design, but hey i like what they made. The concept idea was an inspiration from the artwork of Jim Steranko (best known for the comic of "Nick Fury: agent of  SHIELD"), which i like how he came up of nostalgia. Even though he was originally wanted to do a hand-drawn movie, but it didn't because Pixar is a work of CG films. However, they claimed that it was the hardest film ever made, with water, hair effects and design (since Monsters. Inc.), the character/costume designs, fire, random smokes, superpowers/gadgets and even explosions. I mean, i probably feel bad for the crew members for their struggle of the animation, but to be fair, they put a lot of effort for the effects and stuff.Even though some of the character designs look kind strange and some are pretty good, but hey, it was an inspiration from a vintage artist of Marvel comics.

The production and the animation of this movie is well-done and well executed, even though its one of the most difficulty work in Pixar film.

The characters

I can tell with these characters, they're pretty fun and likable.

First is our main hero, Mr. Incredible, aka Bob Parr (voiced by Craig T. Nelson). He's a father of Parr family with super-strength and limit of invulnerable. Although he's somewhat independent, but he's known to have a bit far from his family for going back as a hero or even losing his temper for his problem like injuring his boss before getting fired or even his old car (Although his temper kinda is funny.). Despite his issue, he's always an interesting hero and Craig did a nice work.

Next is Bob's wife, Helen Parr, aka ElasticGirl or better known as Mrs. Incredible (voiced by Holly Hunter). With her former nickname suggest, she has the ability of stretching her limbs, torso and sometimes shape-shifting as a parachute. Although she's a typical mother, but i think she's quite interesting as Bob, she's somewhat intelligent, feisty, humble and likable. Which i guess i could say that she's a favorite. Even though she has a same problem as Bob, being retired after fifteen years kinda gain a weight to make her feel awkward for her comeback, especially for her new outfit for her butt. (I can't help it, cause she's kinda hot though. ^^;) Despite that, i like her along with Bob and Hunter did a nice work of her role.

As for the kids like Dash, Violet and Jack-Jack? 

For Dash (voiced by Spencer Fox), who's a son with super-speed. although he's self-less, but he's mischievous, kinda cocky and pretty quick. Although he's like a young version of "The Flash", but he's a one kid to have fun with actions.

For Violet (voiced by Sarah Vowell), she's an older daughter and she possesses invisibility and force-field. At first, she started as a shy emo girl, despite her ability. Its not easy to feel bad for her, since she seems to be fragile, but later on for the second to final act, she gets more interesting that i also liked her. Here's a fun fact, while Pixar was thinking for the cast of Vi, they're thinking for Sarah, by using a sound clip in episode of "This American Life" in the animation test.

And for Jack-Jack (voiced(?) by Eli Fucile and Maeve Andrews), at first he's just baby in filler, even though it didn't happen until the final act for a big surprise. either that or some of you saw "Jack-Jack attack".

Then we have a remain hero is Frozone, aka Lucius Best (voiced by...   Samuel L. Jackson?), although he's a minor hero, but i can say that he's a cool looking hero with ice powers. He's cool,laid-back and good friend of Bob Parr. Even though this isn't the only film that Sam L. Jackson played as a superhero, he also played Nick Fury in Marvel Cinematic Universe films and he's still a great actor.

And we have a the villain of the movie, Syndrome, formerly known as either Incrediboy or Buddy Pine (voiced by Jason Lee). Oh man, i never heard that we a have a villain from a fan like him. Which from the beginning, he wanted to become a sidekick with Mr. Incredible, but he got rejected a lot, causing himself into a breakdown and transformed himself  as psychotic and a cruelty villain known as "Syndrome". Which his evil mission is to killing off every "Supers" with his intelligent, power and robots known as "OmnicDroid", but thats not all, he can also plan to brought his big OmnicDroid to make every civilians as "Supers" to dealing from a giant robot.  Even though he's not a "Super" with special powers, but he has gadgets like rocket boots, a remote control robot on his wrists and Utility Gauntlets. But the one thing that really bothered me is...  How the heck did he got robots, armies, weapons, technology and more?!  That will be a lot scary for our questions.

Despite the big questions, he's probably another famous Disney/Pixar villains for all of his evil reason. And for Mirage (voiced by Elizabeth Peña), i find her pretty gorgeous with white hair and sympathy for Mr. Incredible. Even though she disappeared before the climatic battle of gigantic Omnicdroid.

As for the rest of the characters? Well, there's not much that i want to talk. But the one minor character that i also like (Aside Samuel L. Frozone) is Edna Mode (strangely voiced by Brad Bird himself). She's known for a old fashion designer of "Supers", especially that she likes to make a new suits to making completely different than before like The Incredibles. But its also worth noting that she's against the capes, mainly because it caused a lot of damage of fashion concept with previous heroes wearing a cape who's either injured or died, which is kinda like her trademark of "No capes". To me, i find that she's a fascinated minor character for not just her business of supersuits, but also for her spunky, passionate and sometimes creative personality.

With the characters who's funny, sweet and cool, they're always enjoyable.

Spoiler Alert for those you never seen the final act (Or if you don't care)

In the final act, the battle with a big Omnicdroid is pretty cool and pretty hard to beat it before Bob find the easiest way to destroy it. As they're finished, we though it was over, but we noticed what happen to Syndrome, which he came back for his Plan B, by kidnapping Jack-Jack after knocking down Kari. But as The Incredibles trying to save their baby, it reveals that Jack has shape-shifting ability, in fire, metal and a monster?  Holly heck, that is crazy for little baby (Better than Baby Geniuses), as Mrs. Incredible saves her "bundle of transformation", Mr. Incredible fought back at Syndrome by throwing his own Corvette (But, it was his new car.) at the plane, which resulting Syndrome getting got with his cape by a jet's turbine and dies in foreshadowing of "No capes!". But three months later, as they're back in peace, they're been interrupted by a new villain named  Underminer, meaning that they're going back in business to stop the new bad guy.

It was a pretty good third and final act in the film and also a well execution for a Villain's death like Syndrome. (Which im sure he's one villain that we love to hate, right?)

And now, its time for my final opinion.

Overall, The Incredibles is another successful Pixar film and also a great comeback for Brad Bird, with cool story, fantastic animation of old fashion, likable characters and it was funny as heck. I loved it a lot as a kid, looking back as i grew to adult, i still enjoyed it. Like i said before, even though it was a hardest work they've ever done, but hey, they put a lot of effort for their practice in their development. If you're a fan or superheroes or Pixar films, this one is definitely for you.

Il give this movie a perfect 10/10.

And before il end my review, il talk about a legacy a bit and even an upcoming sequel. Ever since it was successful, a comic company called BOOM! Studios announced for a publishing a comic based on the movie and it came out in 2009 with a name "The Incredibles: Family Matters" and it did do well. Well, before the comic, in 2005, there's a game called "The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer" by Heavy Iron Studios (The same company for releasing Disney Infinity franchise foe Nintendo and PC.), to making it as a sequel and it was so-and-so...   Then two years after the movie came out, Brad Bird returned in Pixar to writing and directing "Ratatouille" and it also succeed, even though i never seen it, but maybe il give a try to buy a DVD.

And finally, after several years later (Which is sometimes after Ratatouille), Bird was announced to make a sequel with reprising actors (except Spencer Fox, he'll be replaced by Huck Milner, because Fox was getting old as adult), a lot of thinking for the story that whether Underminer is a main villain or others and at one point that Helen Parr is going to be a main focus after Bob, which im fine for a changing role. Plus, it was originally to be release on 2019 along with Toy Story 4, but they cut the date on June 15 2018. Overall, i am highly anticipated to see it and maybe it will be great like Toy Story films. So, raise your hands if you like to see "The Incredibles 2".

So this ends of my movie review, if you have your opinion or any suggestions, let me know that the comment bellow.

Thanks for reading and im Anthony, signing out.