Easily the worst episode I've seen during my superhero marathon this month. With a villain who is both disturbing and disgusting, not to mention the nasty thing he makes people do, plus using a religion to display evil, this wasn't very good. Hopefully, the series goes back to normal before it comes to an end.
A great episode, and a sobering message for those who prefer to live in fantasy worlds.
Good for what it was, but nonetheless an apparent sign that the writers were running out of ideas.
Old-school Batman for the win! Adam West may be departed, but he lives on through this classic superhero serial! It's cheesy, sure, but it's fun!
A fantastic episode! Excellent performances from the entire cast, and a great story!
What a great ending to the first season! Can't wait to get my hands on the next one!
As I near the end of the first season, I can't wait to see how things go!
Synopsis: Walter, a lifelong fan of Kermit, Miss Piggy and crew, dreams of visiting the Muppet studio. When he, his brother Gary, and Gary's significant other, Mary (Amy Adams), finally make the trek over there, they discover that it's been largely abandoned. Worse yet, Walter overhears an evil tycoon's plan to buy the Muppet studio only to dig up the oil reserve beneath it. The only way the nefarious scheme can be stopped is if Kermit and friends can raise ten million dollars. Kermit assembles the old crew together to put on a benefit...but, that nefarious oil baron will stop at nothing to be the owner of the Muppet studios. Will Kermie prevail in the end?
Features appearances by Jack Black, Whoopi Goldberg, Neil Patrick Harris, Selena Gomez, Emily Blunt, and several other celebrities.
The Good: After Jim Henson died, the Muppet franchise went into a downward spiral. Muppet Treasure Island and Muppets from Space were pretty good...but, after the mediocre and somewhat crude It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie, the absolutely horrible The Muppets' Wizard of Oz, and the inane A Muppet Christmas: Letters to Santa, things seemed bleak for Kermit and crew. Well, I'm happy to say that this film brings back the Muppet magic. It's a serious throwback to a time when movies were made to simply be enjoyed, not picked apart for hidden meanings. Humor abounds; the musical numbers were great; the heroes were likable; the villain was utterly despicable; and, there's many a cute moment.
The Bad: Unfortunately, the makers felt the need to add some occasional crude bits, though it's nowhere near as egregious as in the other Muppet flicks mentioned above. Without them, this movie could have scored a "G".
Conclusion: I grew up watching the Muppets in various forms: movies, both older and newer; Muppet Babies; Muppets Tonight; and, yes, even Fraggle Rock. That may make me a bit biased, but, I still had a blast with this movie. Say what you will about Disney; they brought back the Muppets to their former glory. Whereas the movies from the 2000s would have made Jim Henson turn in his grave, this would have made the late Muppet creator proud. Let's hope the next movie, Muppets: Most Wanted, continues this trend.
Score: 4.5/5
Still waiting for the big secret to be revealed. I enjoyed this one, though.
Even more action and excitement, with a surprise cliffhanger ending! Can't wait to see what happens next!
Maybe not the best episode, but still fun and exciting for what it was.
The last of the four Gospels comes to life!:
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I haven't read the original novel in nearly two decades, but this celluloid adaptation of Lewis Carroll's second Alice novel was a blast. There were so many twists and turns and so much action that I almost felt as if I was playing a video game instead. The plot kept me involved, and, all in all, I enjoyed this one; it was a fun diversion from a depressing situation I was facing at the time while I was watching it. While this sequel may have been a bit unnecessary, that didn't keep it from being good, clean fun, the kind we need more of these days.
After Revenge of the Sith, the last of the prequels, came and went, it seemed that the Star Wars saga was over, as far as the films went; sure, there was the Clone Wars movie, but its box office receipts were well under the standard set for the series. Some years later, Disney bought Lucasfilm, and it was soon announced that there would be a new film in the series. People doubted the House of Mouse, but, the flick was a massive hit, and, soon, there were further films announced, the first one of which was Rogue One, another prequel to the original trilogy. The previous prequels had sort of a mixed reaction from moviegoers and critics alike, but, this one is in a completely different vein. Instead of the childishness of The Phantom Menace or the romantic aspect of Attack of the Clones, this one focuses largely on action, and answers a very big question: How exactly did the Rebels get the plans to the Death Star? Most of the characters introduced are likable, especially main heroine Jyn Erso. There are some familiar faces, though: Darth Vader makes two or so appearances, and there's even a scene with a very realistic computer-generated Princess Leia, who very much looks like a young Carrie Fisher. There's plenty of action and heroism, and no annoying characters like Jar Jar. Even the content is clean; though there's plenty of violence, as expected, it's not graphic, sexual content is absent, and language is limited to one unfinished, "What the...?"
Despite my high praise, I do have to issue some complaints: There was a pokey moment here and there, and, at times, it felt underwhelming. Still, for Star Wars fans like me, this is a blast.
A bittersweet ending; that's all I'll say, as not to give too much away.
This is "those meddling kids" as I've come to expect them. Mystery, action, and comedy abound as Scooby and friends figure out the real story behind musicians disappearing left and right at an Australian battle of the bands. The "down under" setting made it even more fun, especially since it taught me how to properly say "Bondi," an important term for a lifelong Mac user. The only complaints I have are Daphne and Velma's voices were off again, the wardrobe was a bit immodest--especially seeing Daphne in a bikini twice--and the appearance of the Hex Girls bothered me. If that doesn't concern you, Scooby fans will likely enjoy it, though, as with many movies in this series, it might scare the youngsters.
This mystery was a tough one to crack, and Monk's deduction skills were amazing. It also provided some great details about his late wife, Trudy. On the other hand, the profanity count was a bit high--even for this series--and Dale the Whale was seriously creepy.
I had a blast with this one.
An enjoyable episode...minus Padmé's choice of wardrobe.
The good points? The production values are great; the sets really take you back in time. All of the actors give an outstanding performance, especially Tom Selleck (Magnum, P.I.) as the lead, and Mark Harmon as the antagonist. I loved the action sequences as well. The bad points? Way too much profanity; it seemed as if there were an expletive in almost every sentence! Also, a bit of sexual content was present; there was talk of a guy "raping a squaw". While I expected violence--what's a Western without it?--I wasn't expecting excessive profanity, especially not from a movie based on a classic work of literature, and one that is rated "G" in Canada. (What were the raters thinking? This would definitely get "PG-13" here in the States!) Unless you have a way to eliminate the profanity from your movies and TV shows, I'd suggest discerning viewers stay away.
Lizzie's heart of gold shines through in this episode.
One of the most iconic episodes of this show, this one has many a cute and funny moment.
Synopsis: The X-Men find Sabretooth causing a disturbance, and capture him...only to find out that it isn't him at all, but the Phalanx, a shape-shifting alien creature that devours everything in sight. All of the X-Men are captured except for Beast, who is trying to figure out a way to stop the Phalanx. Beast has help from Warlock, an alien from the same planet as the Phalanx...but, even with his help, the whole Earth seems to be doomed.
The Good: As usual, this was an exciting and fun superhero adventure. I can't wait to see what happens next!
The Bad: Nothing, really.
Content Concerns:
Sex: None.
Nudity: Shirtless guy.
Language: Name-calling.
Violence: Fantasy action violence throughout.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Scary monsters; emotional intensity; scenes of disaster.
Synopsis: Apocalypse has captured all of the psychic mutants, and is bent on destroying all of time and space in order to recreate it! It's up to Cable and the X-Men to stop him once and for all...but, will their combined powers be enough?
The Good: The ending of a four-episode story arc should be epic, and this mostly was. The things the series has done well up to this point--especially storyline and action sequences--continue to be great here.
The Bad: Though I mostly enjoyed this one, it was still slightly underwhelming.
Content Concerns:
Sex: None.
Nudity: Women in off-the-shoulder outfits.
Language: Name-calling.
Violence: Fantasy action violence throughout, sometimes brutal, but never bloody or graphic.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Along with the intense violence, a scary villain, and some emotional intensity.
Synopsis: High school student Allie Pennington (Britt Robertson) is ecstatic to find out that she will actually be staying at Avalon High for three years, instead of moving after mere months like her parents have always done. Mom and Dad happen to be professors of medieval history, and constantly talk about King Arthur, the wizard Merlin, and their contemporaries, so, Allie knows all about the subject. Upon starting at her new school, she makes friends with football captain Will, his girlfriend Jen, and weird, nerdy Miles. When Allie and Miles are assigned a project on the Order of the Bear, they find that it's a group of people who believe that King Arthur will one day be reincarnated...and it's slated to happen soon. Allie can see where the people at her school fit into the Arthurian legend: Will is the King himself, and Miles is Merlin...but, will she convince them of their true destiny before it's too late?
The Good: The movie starts out great; it brings together modern times and an ancient legend. Allie is a likable character, and so are Miles and Will. Hopefully, this telefilm will encourage its viewers to check out the original Arthurian stories. The actors do a wonderful job, and the sets are very nice.
The Bad: Unfortunately, everything gets ruined in the last fifteen minutes. Instead of Will being King Arthur, it turns out that Allie--the movie's female lead!--is, whereas Mordred, Arthur's main nemesis, is a teacher who walks with a cane. Seriously, I know female empowerment has been a big thing on Disney Channel for a while, but, that's just nuts. Even the original Meg Cabot novel didn't have that ridiculous plot twist! A woman can't be a king; the definition of "king" is a male ruler! Sorry, but the climax messed up what could have been a great flick.
Content Concerns:
Sex: Teenage couples kiss and hug; a girl cheats on her boyfriend, but not in a sexual way.
Nudity: Allie's midriff is seen once.
Language: Name-calling.
Violence: Scenes of bullying; a fantasy battle that involves a jousting match.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Scenes of bullying; an evil teacher; some emotional intensity.
Other: Use of magic.
Conclusion: Don't you just hate it when the last act completely ruins a movie? That's what happened here, though, and it did not make me very happy. I expected better from Disney Channel; maybe I should watch more of their sitcoms and less of their original movies from now on.
Score: 4/10
Along with the usual fun and excitement, Kendrix is a very cute she-geek.
One of the most iconic episodes of this show; cute, funny, and with a great moral. Clean, too.
"She's drooling, she's drooling, she's drooling down the river..."
This plot is crazy convoluted so far...but, it's a blast!
Now this is what I've come to expect from Star Trek. Cleaner content; an epic, movie-like plot; dealing with intergalactic life...this one was fabulous.
Content Concerns:
Sex: Polygamy on an alien planet is discussed. 4/5
Nudity: Cleavage; a woman in an off-the-shoulder dress; a man wears a vest-like outfit with no undershirt. 3/5
Language: One use of the d-word. 4/5
Violence: A brawl to the death; a man is impaled and poisoned, which is slightly bloody. 3/5
Drugs: Poisoned weapons; talk of a vaccine; Picard is seen drinking what appears to be alien wine. 3/5
Frightening/Intense Scenes: The brawl to the death; emotional intensity; talk of millions dying from a disease. 3/5
Other: Talk of human evolution. 4/5
Score: 4.5/5
Amazing job by all of the actors involved! The plot kept me interested, and, all in all, I had a blast with this one.
Content Concerns:
Sex: Men flirting with women. 4/5
Nudity: Shirtless guy. 4/5
Language: Name-calling. 4/5
Violence: A slap fight; a guy nearly kills himself; someone writes on walls with blood (not graphic). 3/5
Drugs: It is said that the chemical that causes the crew members to act crazy is similar to alcohol. 4/5
Frightening/Intense Scenes: The writing with blood; another scene involving blood; some emotional intensity. 3/5
Score: 5/5
