My thoughts on the Hunt for Gollum Cast reveal

 

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So yesterday, they announced the cast for The Hunt for Gollum. We have Elijah Wood, Lee Pace, and Ian McKellen coming back to play their characters. Jamie Doran will play a young Aragorn in the film. I have to say I do like Jamie Doran as Aragorn. He looks a little like Viggo, which is good. Kate Winslet is playing Marigol, Smeagol's grandmother, who didn't have a name in the books, so they give her one. Leo Woodale will be playing a new character called Halvard, who will join Aragorn on his quest. I just hope that character doesn't come across as forced or there for no reason. Overall, I am excited to see this movie. I just hope it's good. Don't expect it to be an epic war film; it's a side story that explores Aragorn's days as a ranger, Gollum's origins, and his decision to leave his cave to find the ring. I would rather see this than watch Rings of Power. Let's hope this film is good and just makes a fun adventure film that's a side quest that's fun to watch. 

Let me know what you think are you excited for Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum? 

The Fox and the Hound review celebrating 45 years of this film.

The Fox and the Hound Review.

The Fox and the Hound is that one Disney film I can't watch without crying because years later it still makes me cry. The Fox and the Hound, based on the novel by Daniel P. Mannix, is a story about a fox and a hound named Todd and Copper who were best friends as pups, but sadly ended as Copper's owner was a hunter and trained him to hunt, and Todd is one of the things his master likes to hunt. 

From best friends to enemies.

This is a sad story of how friendships can end because of different destinies. The film also focuses on Todd, a fox who is orphaned after Amos, a hunter, killed his mother. 

Somber scene too, especially this part. I know people say Mufasa’s death or Bambi's mom death was sad, and they are, but this scene is a lot more heartbreaking because it’s the mother sacrificing her life to save her child.

So Big Mama, an owl, helps him and gets a farmer named Widow Tweed to adopt Todd and raise him as her own.

Fans have been debating whether Widow Tweed has a family. She does like she has a family, but is likely a widow as her husband is dead, but she might have children and grandchildren. In the film, she raises Todd, who grows up on her farm, befriends Copper, and Copper and his owner, Amos, plan to make him a hunting dog like Chief. 

As well, he befriends two other birds, Dinky and Boomer, who plan to feed on a caterpillar that becomes a butterfly, and chooses not to eat it. Big Mama acted like another mother to Tod and told him the truth: that Copper would grow up to be a hunting dog, even though they didn't want it, as they wanted to remain best friends.  

These two have a funny storyline trying to get a caterpillar until it turns into a butterfly, and they decide not to eat it anymore. 

We then met Copper, a young puppy adopted by Amos, and introduced him to his hunting dog, Chief. Copper sees Chief as a father figure in his life. Chief at first wasn't big on Copper until he grew to love him like a son and became a father to him. He doesn’t like it that Copper is friends with Tod, as he is a fox, and neither does their owner, Amos. 

Now the film's main villain is Amos Slade, who's a hunter, and he's more of an anti-villain. There were moments that he was funny, and moments you just hated this guy for when he threatened to kill Todd. However, Amos is human, and he loves his dogs more than anything. He’s not an evil person, but he makes wrong decisions. Also, he was voiced by Grandpa Joe from Willy Wonka.

Now that the characters are growing up, Todd and Hopper both realize they have different paths ahead, and this scene is sad as their friendship comes to an end. It's sad when friendships can end over stupid things or other things in life. 

Now, unfortunately, Amos tries to kill Todd, and Chief gets injured because of Todd, and Hopper vows to get him. Interesting fact in the book: Chief dies, but they didn't want that because children would be devastated by it, so he just gets injured and lives. Amos confronts Tweed and tells her he will kill Tod for what he did to Chief and doesn’t care if he’s on her property. So Tweed has to do the hardest thing ever and leave Tod in the woods.

Then we get this scene that, to this day, makes me cry my eyes out, and so many others agree it made everyone cry their eyes out.

This scene is so heartbreaking these gifs sum up everyone's reaction to this scene. 

One of the saddest scenes in a Disney movie.

Also, never abandon your pet ever. I know Tod is a fox, and they are wild animals, but dog and cat owners never abandon their pets. As they are family. 

Now, Tod then adjusts to his new life in the wild until he meets a lady fox named Vixey. The two of them fall in love, but they are both hunted by Copper and Amos. Tod and Copper even fight each other until a bear attacks them. Both Copper and Tod fight the bear. 

Tod saves Amos from being killed, and by the end of the film, Todd and Bear fall down the waterfall. We get a powerful scene here where Copper defends his best friend. 

It shows that even though they aren't friends, they will always look out for one another. Because in the end Copper forgave Tod for what happened and Tod saved his master's life from the bear. He even protects Tod and is willing to take a bullet for him. 

Amos realizes that Tod saved his life and Copper's life. Thus, he can't bring himself to kill Tod, so in the end, both he and Copper leave, not before Copper looks back at his friend as they both smile, knowing this will be the last time they see each other. 

The cast of this film did a great job, including Kurt Russell, Mickey Rooney, Jack Albertson, Corey Feldman, Keith Coogan, Pat Buttram, Jeanette Nolan, Pearl Bailey, and Sandy Duncan.

The film ends with Widow Tweed bandaging up Amos's leg. At the same time, Chief and Copper rest, and Copper remembers his friendship with Todd.

Tod and Vixey watch from a distance, and in the film, Vixey mentions having six pups with Tod someday which I think they. This is one of the few Disney films that ended on a bittersweet note, since you would expect a happy ending, but instead it's very bittersweet. 

Overall, The Fox and the Hound is a sad story, but a good film that may end bittersweetly, but yet still teaches us that the friends we make in life we will never forget.

I give Fox and the Hound an 8 out of 10. 

 

Fackham Hall Review

 

Flackham Hall Review

So I saw Fackham Hall, and here's my review. I loved this movie; it was funny, like a funny film, and a good parody, too. The film had a lot of laughs, and the characters in the film are really funny, just like the cast of the film was funny, like Tom Felton was funny in this movie. There are many funny references and jokes in this film. Damian Lewis was also funny; there was one scene with him that was funny. This was a good old British comedy film that I highly recommend if you love British humor. I give this film an 8 out of 10. 

Also, the title is so brilliant, Fackham Hall, you know what it actually means.

Pizza Movie

Pizza Movie Review

So I saw Pizza Movie, and here's my review...I liked it. It's a fun stoner film about two guys, Jack and Montgomery, who are down on their luck at college. Jack is hated by everyone because he got the college football team removed after a terrible prank, and Montgomery is trying to impress a girl he likes, but he's too nervous to talk to her. The film is also about their former friend Lizzy, who is friends with these bullies at their college and picks on Jack and Montgomery. 

The film is basically about them getting high after taking special tablets that have many different phases, and their quest is to eat pizza to get them out of it. This film had some funny moments that made me laugh, and there are a lot of crazy moments that, when you watch it, you might want to get high for. Overall, I had a fun time with this movie. I give it a 7 out of 10. Also when you watch this movie have eat a pizza when you do. 

 

Malcolm in the Middle Life is Still Unfair Review Some Spoilers.

 

My review of Malcolm in the Middle Life's Still Unfair.

So I saw Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair, and I loved it. It was great seeing everyone again and new characters too, like Malcolm's daughter, Leah, and his new girlfriend, Tristian, as well as Kelly, Malcolm's Non-Binary sibling. This show basically picks up years later, and Malcolm is living his best life, having not seen his family in years. Still, when his parents' 40th anniversary is coming up, his folks want him there, and they find out he has a daughter he never told them about, whose mother abandoned them. His girlfriend, Tristin, and Leah get along because they both make fun of Malcolm. 

Now the series pays tribute to three actors who aren't with us anymore, like Daniel Von Bargen, Cloris Leachman, and Kenneth Mars. Now, everyone in the show is still the same, like Reese is still the same. There were some very funny moments with him. Dewey is in the show and is a famous musician. Francis and Pima are having their first kid, which, to be honest, is weird. They would have kids by now. Still, not, also Stevie returns, and he's married and has a son, Jamie comes back, he's in the army, and he's a trouble maker, and we meet Kelly, and at first I didn't like Kelly, but they grow on you, and we hear their coming out story, it's pretty emotional. As well, Reese and Kelly are funny together. 

I do like Malcolm's daughter, Leah; she's basically him, as she can break the fourth wall. But there was one scene I didn't like: when she and Tristan trick him, she hits her father's head with a car door like five times. I'm like, "Wow, you know that's your father, and he might get severely hurt for that." If I were Malcolm, I would ground her for two months for that. Hell, I think they should have ended the last episode with Malcolm grounding her for doing that, and he makes her clean the whole party room with a toothbrush, like Malcolm and his brothers did when they made a mess at their house. I would have Leah comment, "So this is what it's like to be grounded. Well, you got to pay for the consequences." processed to clean the party room. 

Hal was so funny in this, and he's still the same goofy guy we all love. Lois is funny in this show, and she's still the same. Also heads up you do see Hal naked in two episodes.

Also, Tristan becomes honest with Malcolm, admitting her dark secret, which is actually much worse than Malcolm keeping his family a secret. Trust me, you will be shocked by it, and a real person would properly not want to date this person anymore. Still, I like her, and she made me laugh.

Now, the show does resolve a lot of things, and the last episode is a great ending because it's actually emotional, where you learn why Malcolm cut himself off from the family. Lois doesn't berate him; instead, she tells him she misses him and that he's a good man and a good father to Leah. Malcolm is a better parent than his own parents. Malcolm just felt so much pressure from his family because he was so smart, but Lois tells him the truth, you realize all that stuff they said in the finale was just a plan, and if it didn't happen, they were okay with it because Malcolm has a great life, and they are proud of him no matter what. It is a heartwarming moment between Malcolm and Lois because they love and miss each other.

Overall, I love this show, and there were a lot of funny moments that made me laugh. Also, there is good character development, and it's fun seeing all the characters again because they have changed, and some of them haven't. 

I'm down for another season of this because it was so much fun, and I got to say, no matter what, Malcolm's family will always cause chaos in the end. This mini-series is 8 out of 10. It's a feel-good show, and you will have a fun time watching it. 

The Housemaid Review

 

The Housemaid Review 

So I saw the Housemaid, and here's my review...It was good, but this film had some messed-up moments that made me go, "Is this a dream or not?" Now, the film is about a woman named Millie who works as a housemaid for a wealthy family, but she has a criminal past. However, when she is hired, Nina and Andrew Winchester, she notices strange things, like how crazy Nina is and how Andrew has feelings for her. Basically, none of it is what it seems, and there are some twists and turns, and to be honest, some of them are just too obvious. I was like, yeah, I had a feeling this was coming. Also, the ending had a big twist where I was like, "Really." Overall, this movie was good but intense, with a lot of messed-up moments. I give this film a 6 out of 10. 

Mario Bros Galaxy Review

 

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review

So I played Super Mario Galaxy. Here is my review: Overall, it was good. I had a fun time with it. While it wasn't as good as the first one, I still enjoyed the experience.

First, the animation of the film is fantastic, and the visuals too, as they did a fantastic job with it. There were also some funny moments in the film that made me laugh, and there is so much Nintendo nostalgia in it. The opening of the film, with Mario and Luigi riding motorcycles, was awesome, and when they used the fire flower, I was like, "Awesome.”

Yoshi was one of the best parts of the film, and he's voiced by Donald Glover. Yoshi, you just can't help but love this character, like he's so adorable.

The film's plot is that Mario and Luigi meet Yoshi and adopt him. Later, during Peach's birthday, a star tells them Princess Roslaine has been captured by Bower Jr. Peach and Toad set out to rescue her, while Mario and Luigi stay to protect the Mushroom Kingdom. However, Bower Jr later steals the castle with Mario and Luigi inside so he can save his father, Bower. I also found Toad much funnier in this film, and I think they should have explored his jealousy of Yoshi more, as it was not expanded on.

Bowser Jr. is one of the main villains of the film, and he's pretty cool. He's voiced by Benny Safdie, who does a great job. I love the fight scene between him, Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi.

I'm glad there is more Luigi time in this film, unlike that last one. I hope we get a Luigi's Mansion film after this film.

The relationship between Luigi and Bowser is well developed. Bowser, in particular, delivers a very funny performance.

I had a lot of laughs with Bower in this film, especially with him, Mario, and Luigi. That storyline with them was really funny. 

Now, Princess Roslaina appears in the film, but heads up, she's only in it for ten minutes. She was voiced by Brie Larson, who does a great job and is also a big Nintendo fan. I know I criticized Brie Larson for Captain Marvel in the past, but things have changed. She was great as Roslaina and supports video game adaptations. She is awesome in this role, and I hope she gets more screen time in future films or shows.

Never thought I see Wart again.

Now, one of the best moments of the film that made my cousin jump with joy, and as I mentioned, there is a lot of Nintendo nostalgia in this film, like you see Wart from Super Mario Bros 2, Pikmin, ROB, and he is so funny in this film. But the character that stood out was Star Fox.

Fox McCloud appears in the film, voiced by Glen Powell. This was the best moment for me. Seeing Fox return after so many years makes me want a Star Fox movie and a new game. Glen Powell did an amazing job voicing the character, and I want a Star Fox spin-off film after this movie.

I also like how the film is hinting at a Mario and Peach romance. I don't care what Nintendo says, fans still ship them. This movie also reveals a theory about two characters I won't spoil. 

Overall, I enjoy this film a lot, though I prefer the first one. The nostalgia aimed at Nintendo fans felt a bit excessive, but I still found the movie enjoyable. The film includes several plotlines; while some critics suggest Galaxy should have been saved for the third instalment, with Super Mario World as the second, after seeing this film, I think it was fine to use Galaxy now. I give this film a 7 out of 10. It's a fun movie, and that's all it needs to be. I had a great time watching it, and if you're a Nintendo fan like me, you'll love this film.

I hope the next film has Daisy, Wario, and Waluigi. Wario and Waluigi could be the main bad guys, while Daisy could appear as Luigi's love interest. Maybe Mario and Luigi would have to rescue Peach from Wario and Waluigi.

Also, I do want to see a Luigi's Mansion film; we are getting a Donkey Kong Spin-off (Donkey Kong makes a cameo, but he's not in the film), a Yoshi spin-off, a Princess Peach spin-off, and of course, Star Fox.  I do hope we get a Smash Bros film someday in the future because next year we are getting Zelda.