Jerry Howell

A different sort of Batman episode, but a great one! Despite the courtroom setting, the usual action is present.

The story here was fun.

The heroes were very likable, and the villains were utterly despicable.

The special effects were amazing.

So, then, why did they have to ruin it by including excessive profanity? Come on, Marvel; don't you realize part of your target audience includes discerning viewers?

If you haven't noticed from my other reviews, I'm a longtime Disney Channel fan. I grew up watching the network in elementary school, especially when they used to show Growing Pains on there; later on, I was known for being a big fan of Lizzie McGuire and Raven throughout high school. So, you'd probably think I'd enjoy this...and, to a degree, I did.

I'm not a big fan of anything involving large bodies of water, so, anything with a word like "beach," "swim," or "pool" (unless it refers to billiards) in the title makes me hesitant to check it out. Still, I liked Ross Lynch in Austin & Ally, and Maia Mitchell seemed like an attractive and talented leading lady, so, I figured, why not? While it was mostly fun, especially the musical numbers, there was a bit too much exposed skin, which isn't what I'm used to from a DCOM, even one that takes place on a beach.

Will I check out the sequel? We'll see.

I usually like family movies from the '90's; they're what I grew up on.

I grew up around Monopoly, Sorry!, Clue, etc.; so much so, my friends used to call me "the king of board games".

I'm a longtime fan of Robin Williams; I loved him in Flubber, and I've been a Mork & Mindy fan since my mom first showed it to me over two decades ago.

So, you'd probably think I liked this movie...but, I didn't.

Instead of being exciting and thrilling, it felt too much like a horror movie; the profanity and bullying didn't help matters.

If it hadn't been for Mr. Williams' death, would they have made a sequel? One wonders.

Not as clean cut as I expected or remembered.

Jennifer Stone was awesome in this!

History was never my best subject, but this film brings it to life in a big way. With amazing performances and a fabulous soundtrack, this is definitely worth watching if you don't mind the smoking and occasional profanity.

The fact that the villain here is a purple and green Tyrannosaurus Rex like Barney made me laugh out loud!

(Watch out, Hasbro; the Lyons Group has sued for such things!)

From the archives of Christian cinema, this was an enjoyable--if dull at times--look at faith and doubt.

Marvel's films can be really awesome...or not that great. This one had a fun story, engaging characters, and a wonderful throwback soundtrack. I was also pleasantly surprised that the profanity count was low for a "PG-13". It wasn't perfect, but it was still great fun.

As a longtime geek, I knew one thing when I was in school: Don't mess with wrestlers. True, I had many friends who were; I did everything I could to stay on their good side! This reminded me of those days.

A different sort of villain here...but still a fun episode!

A bit creepier than usual; not among my favorites of this series.

This one was a bit creepier than usual; not one of my favorites.

Batman joins a group of circus sideshow freaks?

This was a fun one!

Though the duel was fun, some of the monsters were creepy, and that "destiny board" bordered on occultic. I hope this sequence is the last we see of that thing.

Data looks human, but is actually a machine...or is he? The question of what makes someone human is put on trial in this emotionally charged--yet entertaining--episode.

I'm a fan of Christian entertainment, including cinema; I'd been meaning to see this for a while, especially since it had former Disney Channel star Olivia Holt (Kickin' It, I Didn't Do It) as one of its stars. Ms. Holt didn't get all that much screen time, but, at the end of the movie, I didn't care; this story is way more important than who starred in it. A superbly inspirational account of overcoming race and income barriers, as well as an Apostle-Paul-style tale of reformation, all the more amazing because it's true. Unless you've read the book and know the story already--or even if it's been a while since you have--prepare to be inspired.

Black and white? Am I watching a superhero show from the early days of television?

It may be Andy's show, but, since her introduction, Ellie has become a favorite character of mine. Like other fictional heroines I've admired, she is spunky, strong, and smart, not to mention pretty.

A fun look at the disco craze that swept the country many years ago.

This is probably the worst episode of this series I've seen so far. That Formicida lady was creepy, as were her insect minions; bugs crawling around and consuming buildings are not what I want to see while I'm eating my breakfast!

Though this was a good episode overall, that quilt seems too perfect; the lettering looks like it was done on a computer instead of by hand. Couldn't they have shown someone using an embroidery machine or designing it on a laptop just to make it more realistic?