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The Adventures of Jurassic Pet: The Lost Secret (2023) Movie Review

The Adventures of Jurassic Pet: The Lost Secret – Movie Review

The Adventures of Jurassic Pet: The Lost Secret (2023) Movie Review

Director: Ryan Bellgardt, Chris Hoyt

Writer: Chris Hoyt, Jerome Reygner-Kalfon, Sebastien Semon  (Screenplay)

Writer: Gerard Miller (Story)

Cast

  • Sophie Proctor (Ghoster)
  • Myles Currin-Moore (1969)
  • LaRonn Marzett (Birdie)
  • Rahjzae Moore
  • Carolyn Josephine Wright

Plot: An adventurous teenager and her grandmother are the protectors of a magical doorway to a land of dinosaurs when a baby dinosaur, Junior, decides to stay in our world and stumbles upon a group of criminals planning an evil scheme. Wendy bands together with an orphan boy, Curtis, to save the town and get Junior back home.

Runtime: 1 Hour 24 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Story: The Adventures of Jurassic Pet: The Lost Secret starts when Wendy (Proctor) is heading to her grandmother’s Tadrina (Wright). She spends her holidays there and has a secret. This year they are joined by orphan Curtis (Currin-Moore), and as they let him on their secret too, they get visits from dinosaurs.

However, when the baby dinosaur doesn’t return home, they must look after him for a month. This leads to a series of different adventures for the youngsters as they uncover a bigger conspiracy in the town.

Verdict on The Adventures of Jurassic Pet: The Lost Secret

The Adventures of Jurassic Pet: The Lost Secret is an adventure family movie. It follows two teenagers that get to discover more of the secrets of dinosaurs and visit once a month. However, when one doesn’t return, they must care for it and discover a problem sweeping the town.

This is a movie that can be enjoyed by a whole family. It has an important message about understanding what it is like to be an outsider. While also bringing us the fun of friendly dinosaurs in a modern-day world. The sense of adventure is strong throughout the whole film with a nice sense of comedy too. In the performances, we get strong performances from the whole cast too.

Where to Watch: The Adventures of Jurassic Pet: The Lost Secret is released On digital 8 May 2023

Final Thoughts – The Adventures of Jurassic Pet: The Lost Secret is a fun family treat.

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Suzume (2022) Movie Review

Suzume – Movie Review

Suzume

Director: Makoto Shinkai

Writer: Makoto Shinkai (Screenplay)

Cast (Voice Talents)

Plot: A modern action-adventure road story where a 17-year-old girl named Suzume helps a mysterious young man close doors from the other side that are releasing disasters all over in Japan.

Runtime: 2 Hours 2 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Story: Suzume starts when a teenager Suzume starts having dreams of her childhood. She looks to return her routine when she meets a handsome stranger Souta on the way to school. This drives her curiosity, as he is in search of ruins and a door. As Suzume can’t shake the stranger and the request, she goes in search of him, discovering a door in her town’s ruins.

After she opens the door, she unwittingly releases an evil on the world. She must team up with Souta to stop the evil causing massive disasters across Japan and uncover the truth about her past.

Verdict on Suzume

Suzume is a fantasy adventure movie following a teenager who gets caught up in a battle she had no idea happened. She must travel across Japan to prevent disasters and learn about her past.

This movie follows director Makoto Shinkai’s recent run of quality movies. In this movie, we continue to see the theme of impending disaster and a desperate battle to prevent it. The story gets to dive into traumatic experiences from a young girl’s past and helps her understand the importance of getting a job done.

When we look at the journey Suzume goes on, it is unlike anything a normal person goes on. However, the desire to learn more about one’s past drives her journey. Visually this is a beautiful movie too. The supporting characters including the cat Daijin and the seat version of Souta bring comedy to the movie too.

This could step into the position to get the best-animated movie of the year. It is a beautiful, visually stunning movie with a wonderful original story.

Final Thoughts – Suzume is a beautifully stunning animation that should become the best of the year.

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The Short History of the Long Road (2019) Movie Review

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The Short History of the Long Road

Director: Ani Simon-Kennedy

Writer: Ani Simon-Kennedy (Screenplay)

Starring: Danny Trejo, Maggie Siff, Steven Ogg, Sabrina Carpenter, Rusty Schwimmer, Jean Effron, Jashaun St. John

Plot: A teenager has to confront the reality of life on the road after tragedy strikes.

Runtime: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Story: The Short History of the Long Road starts as we meet Nola (Carpenter) who is travelling with her father Clint (Ogg), drifting around America, learning tricks to help people in need for a bit of cash. When Clint dies, Nola is left alone, going on the run before being put into the system.

Nola starts travelling around alone, meeting different people who offer to help her, teach her things that her father didn’t, as Nola learns about the world alone, trying to continue on the path her father taught her about.

Thoughts on The Short History of the Long Road

Thoughts – The Short History of the Long Road is an adventure drama that will use the similar idea of ‘Leave No Trace’ following a father daughter relationship off the normal grid of society. The Drift around, educating the daughter in his own way. When Nola is alone, we get to see a different learning curve for her. One that will let her learn and adapt from the lessons her father taught, showing that she could go on with the she was raised in. this has all the self-discovery to keep people going, with Sabrina Carpenter in the lead role being fantastic. The locations show that people can find beauty in different places in life, it is more about the journey.

Final Thoughts – The Short History of the Long Road is a nice enjoyable journey movie.

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Thelma & Louise (1991) Movie Review

ABC Film Challenge – Oscar Nominations – T – Thelma & Louise – Movie Review

Thelma & Louise

Director: Ridley Scott (Alien)

Writer: Callie Khouri (Screenplay)

Cast

Plot: Two best friends set out on an adventure, but it soon turns around to a terrifying escape from being hunted by the police, as these two girls escape for the crimes they committed.

Runtime: 2 Hours 10 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Story: Thelma & Louise starts as two best friends Louise (Sarandon) and Thelma (Davis) decide to go on an adventure. Louise wants Thelma to have a good time, after seeing her friend trapped in a loveless marriage.

As the pair start their journey, they have an altercation with a stranger who tries to rape Thelma, leading to Louise killing him. This sends the two on the run with detective Hal (Keitel) trying to get to the bottom of what has been going on.

Verdict on Thelma & Louise

Thelma & Louise is an adventure movie following two best friends whose trip away takes a dramatic turn. This will see them going on the run from the law to escape the lives they have gotten tired of.

It is one of the most iconic movies of all time, with motivation for people to escape their lives that are going nowhere. This has great friendship chemistry between Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis, giving them both an Oscar nomination for their work.

The story is kept simple with the women on the run after only one crime that for some reason has a state crossing manhunt for them. This does feel like too much from the police despite the officer leading the investigation, only wanting to hear the story. In the end, this is one of the best movies of an era, that gives so much to the movement away from trapped lives.

Final Thoughts – Thelma & Louise is a classic on every level.

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All the Places (2023) Movie Review

All the Places (A Todas Partes) – Movie Review

All the Places

Director: Pitipol Ybarra

Writer: Adriana Pelusi (Screenplay)

Cast

  • Ana Serradilla
  • Diana Bovio
  • Mauricio Ochmann
  • David Chocarro
  • Iran Castillo

Plot: An estranged brother and sister reunite at their father’s funeral and make a spur of the moment decision to fulfill their childhood dream of driving across Mexico on their old motorbikes.

Runtime: 1 Hour 37 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Story: All the Places starts when Fernando (Ochmann) returns home for his father’s funeral. His sister Gabriela (Serradilla) isn’t impressed with his appearance after he vanished 15 years ago. Gabriela wants him to go back to his life in Singapore until they find a promise they once made as children.

Fernando and Gabriela decide to complete a road trip they promised to achieve when they were younger. This sees the pair looking back on their lives and remembering they still love each other. All this as they continue to push each other to challenge themselves to confront their own fears.

Verdict on All the Places

All the Places is an adventure comedy following two estranged siblings going on a road trip. It sees them needing to put aside their difference to remember the dreams they once had. They get to reveal secrets from their lives and catch up in a way they hadn’t ever planned.

This is a nice movie following the siblings discovering more about themselves. The idea of the pair getting a chance to rediscover themselves on the journey they take is inspiring. As it proves you are never too old to have an adventure of a lifetime. The performances are fun and the movie gives an overall feel-good factor about everything.

Where to Watch: All the Places is available on Netflix now.

Final Thoughts –All the Places is an enjoyable adventure movie.

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Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021) Movie Review

ABC Film Challenge – Catch Up 2022 – C – Clifford the Big Red Dog

Clifford the Big Red Dog Poster

Director: Walt Becker

Writer: Jay Scherick, David Ronn, Blaise Hemingway (Screenplay) Norman Bridwell (Book Series)

Cast: Darby Camp, Jack Whitehall, Izaac Wang, John Cleese, Sienna Guillory, Tony Hale, David Alan Grier, Horatio Sanz

Plot: A young girl’s love for a tiny puppy named Clifford makes the dog grow to an enormous size.

Runtime: 1 Hour 36 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Story: Clifford the Big Red Dog starts as bullied schoolgirl Emily (Camp) is left in the care of her Uncle Casey (Whitehall). Her mother Maggie (Guillory) heads off for work. Emily gets drawn to an animal rescue tent, run by Bridwell (Cleese). He has an adorable red puppy dog that follows Emily home.

Casey reluctantly agrees to let Emily keep Clifford for one night, only for him to grow to a massive size. Clifford gets released in New York city drawing the attention of seedy scientist Tieran (Hale). He wants Clifford for his research, wanting to use him for his profit.

Thoughts on Clifford the Big Red Dog

Clifford the Big Red Dog is a family-friendly adventure movie. The story brings us the tale of wishes that can change lives. Showing how a wish brings to life a giant size dog, one that will be harmlessly run around New York. It is a dog that will bring together the neighbourhood and give a little girl happiness. Something she doesn’t have in everyday life.

This is based on an animated show, bringing the harmless dog to life. This is like many of the live-action animated shows like Scooby-Doo and Garfield. The animal never feels connected, despite the heart of the character being strong.

There is plenty of heart in this movie, the message about being treated equally. Finding love in animals and learning to fit into a bigger crowd. The performances are fun, Darby Camp shines, while Jack Whitehall brings the fast-paced laughs. Tony Hale as the villainous scientist is delightfully over the top.

Final Thoughts – Clifford the Big Red Dog is a fun family film, with heart and laughs along the way.

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National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) Movie Review

ABC Film Challenge – 2000s Movies – N – National Treasure: Book of Secrets – Movie Review

National Treasure Book of Secrets

Director: Jon Turteltaub

Writer: Marianne Wibberley, Cormac Wibberley (Screenplay)

Writer: Gregory Poirier, Marianne Wibberley, Cormac Wibberley, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio (Story)

Cast

Plot: Benjamin Gates must follow a clue left in John Wilkes Booth’s diary to prove his ancestor’s innocence in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

Runtime: 2 Hours 4 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Story: National Treasure: Book of Secrets starts when a new discovery in Thomas Gates is included of working with John Wilkes Booth in the Lincoln assassination. Ben Gates (Cage) isn’t going to accept this new theory thrown out by Mitch Wilkinson (Harris).

Ben goes in search of the truth about his Great-Grandfather after it starts tearing up his father Patrick (Voight). He reluctantly works with Abigail (Kruger) and his best friend Riley (Bartha) in another series of clues to solve a moment in history.

Verdict on National Treasure: Book of Secrets

National Treasure: Book of Secrets is the second chapter in the Benjamin Gates adventures. This time Ben wants to clear his family name which has been thrown into ruin after a document reveals this ancestor’s involvement in the Lincoln assassination.

The adventure treasure hunting side of the movie is great fun, keeping up with the original in the series. The ability to mix a treasure hunt and conspiracy theories adds to the entertainment movie. For an adventure movie that has something for everyone.

Nicolas Cage as Ben Gates is wonderful to watch as Ben Gates. Justin Bartha gets the funny moments to lighten up the scenes in the movie. Ed Harris makes the villain stand out without being too cheesy in his role. The supporting cast is great too, giving an all-around strong series of performances from everyone involved.

Final Thoughts – National Treasure: Book of Secrets is a great entertaining adventure movie.

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ABC Film Challenge – 2000s Movies – K – A Knight’s Tale (2001) Movie Review

Director: Brian Helgeland

Writer: Brian Helgeland (Screenplay)

Starring: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul Bettany, Laura Fraser, Alan Tudyk

Plot: After his master dies, a peasant squire, fuelled by his desire for food and glory, creates a new identity for himself as a knight.

Runtime: 2 Hours 12 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Story: A Knight’s Tale starts when three squires William Thatcher (Ledger), Roland (Addy) and Wat (Tudyk) decide to take their master’s place in a joust after his death. When William wins, the three decide to continue the journey becoming Ulrich thanks to the stories of Geoffrey Chaucer (Bettany).

As the group start to make a reputation for themselves, they start turning heads with William falling for Jocelyn (Sossamon), while a champion jouster Count Adhemar (Sewell) is looking to expose him for the fraud he is.

Thoughts on A Knight’s Tale

Thoughts – A Knight’s Tale is the action-adventure movie that made jousting an interesting sport, showing the unlikely rider competing in championships which is meant only for the knights of the world. It will show us that a sport can be competed with anyone who is determined to fight for the right reasons. The action sequences are great fun, but the comedy is where this movie shines, with Alan Tudyk, Paul Bettany and Mark Addy getting all the laughs along the way. Heath Ledger shines as the charismatic aspiring knight filled with the confidence and insecurities he might face in everyday life. This is an enjoyable tale that is filled with the adventure you need to escape in this world.

Final Thoughts – A Knight’s Tale fun adventure movie

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Legend of Oro Arrowhead (2021) Movie Review

Legend of Oro Arrowhead is a easy to watch adventure movie.

Director: Bill Rahn

Writer: Bill Rahn, Chris Adams (Screenplay)

Starring: Jermi Little, Vanessa Ore, Stephen Thompson, Wayne Deloriea, Bill Rahn

Plot: Tracing his father’s trail on a mysterious map, a man searches for a golden arrowhead that seems to have the entire town spooked.

Runtime: 1 Hour 52 Minutes

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Story: Legend of Oro Arrowhead starts as Jim Powell (Thompson) returns to his home town after his father’s sudden death. This will see him discover a mysterious map about a Golden Arrowhead. After asking around town, Jim finds himself getting nothing but cold shoulders. Until he learns that Sable Fade (Dernehl) wants to arrowhead.

Jim decides to go in search of answers himself, which will see him team up with Gola (Ore), who knows more than Jim. Helping guide Jim search for the item which has a connection to her people’s history.

Thoughts on Legend of Oro Arrowhead

Legend of Oro Arrowhead is an adventure thriller following a man returning home after his father’s death. Only to find himself getting caught up in mystery that he was trying to solve. Finding himself need to fight back against somebody else hunting for the same treasure.

When it comes to the story we are seeing here, we get the typical treasure hunt. Where a rich person is trying to get it for their own profit. While the new hunter is willing to do it for the right reason, to celebrate the history of the people behind it. This story does everything it needs to for a small treasure hunt, but never reaches the intensity of what we would expect.

The performances in the film are strong enough, but never reach the top levels you would expect in an adventure movie. This does feel more like a beginning of a bigger idea, where we could return to see the characters in more adventures.