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Crime, Drama, Thriller

SOVEREIGN (2025): New Trailer Starring Jacob Tremblay, Nick Offerman, Dennis Quaid…

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Sovereign (2025), Jacob Tremblay, Nick Offerman, Briarcliff Entertainment
Sovereign (2025), Jacob Tremblay, Nick Offerman, Briarcliff Entertainment

From writer/director Christian Swegal, Sovereign is a crime/drama/thriller about a manhunt involving father/son anti-government extremists and the police.

Jacob Tremblay, Nick Offerman and Dennis Quaid are the key cast.

Offerman in a full-blown dramatic role is something to see. Fans (me included) of his great work as Ron Swanson on hit comedy series Parks and Recreation (2009–2015) will no doubt be intrigued, if the top YouTube comments for this trailer are anything to go by.

It’s always sad to see a child pulled into his unhinged parent’s shenanigans. As heavy as the premise is, I’m curious to see the ever-talented Tremblay continue to do great work.

I wonder if the story will explain what led to Offerman’s character’s current predicaments.

Are you ready for a fully snapped Swanson?

Megan Mullally, Kezia DaCosta, Ruby Wolf, Chris Greene, Jade Fernandez, Buddy Campbell, Bobby Gilchrist and Terry J. Nelson also star.

Sovereign Release Dates: July 11th, 2025 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

No Spoiler Reviews, Thriller

BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE (2018): The Things I Liked…

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Bad Times At The El Royale (2018), Jon Hamm, 20th Century Fox
Bad Times At The El Royale (2018), Jon Hamm, 20th Century Fox

Set in a rundown hotel with a dark past, Bad Times At Hotel El Royale, the story of seven strangers with secrets to bury and one last shot at redemption is a movie I can’t say I enjoyed a lot. 

There were moments of beauty, including the cinematography and the absolutely divine brown suede coat/jacket on Dakota Johnson’s character’s back. I also liked the pay-off in regards to the story of Miles Miller, the one hotel employee, and what he was found to be capable of. Yet, even though all the characters were portrayed well by the actors, it was only really Miles Miller whose story most intrigued me.

The scene in which Cynthia Erivo’s Darlene completely verbally sizes up Chris Hemsworth’s Billy Lee. That’s a great moment because of the dialogue and Billy Lee’s inability to deny the truth.

As for other things I liked quite a bit less in director Drew Goddard’s film, I didn’t enjoy the way the story was structured. As a result, I was annoyed by how pointless continuing to watch felt at times. The film’s length, pace, and the absence of a thoroughly engaging and natural flow for the entirety of the movie were the key lowlights.

I say, if you’re really curious, give Bad Times at Hotel El Royale a chance. Perhaps you’ll find much to love. For me, my mind often went to other movies I’ve seen that featured many characters, yet remained thrillingly engaging throughout. I just wish I could name an even more comparable example than Magnolia (1999) right now.

Happy Film Loving, 

G

Action, Comedy, Crime, No Spoiler Reviews

21 JUMP STREET (2012): For the Fun Action & Bromance…

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21 Jump Street (2012), Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum
21 Jump Street (2012), Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum

My favourite thing about directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s action/comedy 21 Jump Street is, I want to say ‘everything’ because I really had a great time watching this movie. Nevertheless, if I had to choose one thing, it’s of course the beautiful bromance between Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill’s characters. They play two underachieving cops who are sent back to high school to bring down a synthetic drug ring. It’s a good balance of comedy and action with a soft-ish centre of good old-fashioned brotherly bonding.

In addition to co-stars Ice Cube and Johnny Depp, another highlight for me was recognising a younger Brie Larson among the cast. Watch 21 Jump Street for the fun bromance. Though it’s definitely not number one on my top ten bromance movies list (because Pineapple Express (2008) rules); it is a fun and funny ‘adults back in high school’ movie experience, with a side of undercover cop action.

Happy Film Loving

G

Comedy

THE LITTLE HOURS (2017): New Trailer From Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Dave Franco, Fred Armisen…

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The Little Hours (2017), Kate Micucci, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza
The Little Hours (2017), Kate Micucci, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza

Starring Aubrey Plaza, Fred Armisen, Alison Brie and Dave Franco, The Little Hours is a new comedy set in the Middle Ages. The story follows a young servant who is fleeing from his master and takes refuge at a convent full of emotionally unstable nuns.

I want to find out where writer/director Jeff Baena goes with this seemingly crazy, fun story.  Maybe it’ll become one of my favourite comedies. Maybe?

Nick Offerman, John C Reilly, Kate Micucci and Molly Shannon also star.

The Little Hours Release Dates: June 30th, 2017 (US)…

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G

Animation, Comedy, Musical, No Spoiler Reviews

SING (2016): The Thing I Liked…

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Sing (2016), Singing & Dancing Pigs
Sing (2016), Singing & Dancing Pigs

Besides the fun clips in the trailer, I found Sing to be, unfortunately, mostly forgettable. The story centres around the numerous characters involved in a singing competition; the success of which will give the organiser a chance to save his failing theatre. 

I was moved and amused in parts, but I still didn’t thoroughly enjoy Sing because I didn’t find the story and most of the characters, especially, entertaining or interesting. I’m sure that how stereotypical most of them are has something to do with it.

Furthermore, I’m the person who usually doesn’t enjoy watching televised singing competitions. Yet, I wanted to see this because the trailer looked great. Admittedly, there’s also a part of me that didn’t buy into McConaughey’s voice and or his performance as the Koala.

Sing (2016), Matthew McConaughey
Sing (2016), Matthew McConaughey

The main highlight about Sing, for me, has nothing to do with the music. I loved the mommy piggy (Reese Witherspoon) and her ingenuity when no one else was available to take care of her piglets. I also adore her performance partner, another cute piggy. You know, the one in the red sequinned leotard and gold sequinned sweatsuit that you fell in love with, in the trailers.

You’ll very likely have a better time watching Sing if you enjoy singing competitions. If you’re not that person, I hope you like it anyway, should you decide to tune in.

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