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Land of Women (2024)
A must watch if you enjoy a drama with heart
I don't speak Spanish but saw Eva Longoria was in it and the story seemed interesting; it is a mix of Spanish and English but has English subtitles. Glad I decided on it because it is a show that really pulls you in. The characters feel real and relatable, with each one adding something special to the mix; the actors do a great job bringing their roles to life. It says it is a drama but does have funny parts with some quirky characters and I like that it has enough positive; I am not a fan of dramas that don't put enough positive. If is all around a good watch and look forward to the next season!
Gran Turismo (2023)
Family movie
Our entire family liked which includes a 12 and 16 year old, me and my husband. It is an inspirational story. He is from working class family has big dreams which seem impossible, against the odds kind of thing. Main character actor was very believable and likable. Made you want to root for him. Others did great too, 2nd racer was very believable in his cocky role. Had veteran actors Djimon Hounsou and Orlando Bloom, always great. Def add to lineup of inspirational sports movies, if you like the based on true story ones, you will like it. No vulgarity but some intensity with the racing, crashes and without spoiling just know there are a couple extreme moments, may need to talk with younger kids about but it is a dangerous sport. While my teens liked, I think younger or even older would like as well. First movie I have seen like this that involves young people from so many countries, I like that, and would enjoy more of them, especially because our world is already so interconnected. So thank you to the movie studios and game. Never heard of this until Netflix, which is a shame, would have been cool to see in theaters. Seems like they need to market movies more equally.
Elemental (2023)
Sweet story about love and family
Really enjoyed this, the love story was sweet and I am always a fan of happy endings. It is a world of elementals, water, cloud, fire and land. And the story is about a couple leaving one land where it was all fire to go to another full of all the elements to live their dream. They opened up a shop and it shows his daughter growing up, falling in love and her moving on. But instead of him not respecting the decision like his father did not respect him. He was not big on the match but after the flood he told her she was the dream, not the shop and gave his blessing. Embers mom made me chuckle, a few of those but more heartwarming.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)
Fun, ready for another
Good for families. Hope they make another! I was not hyped for this at all as I have very little experience with DD except seeing in Big Bang Theory and Ghosts (US version). But liked the the two main actors, Michelle Rodriguez and Chris Pine, although mainly went because my son wanted to see. Reminded me of watching Harry Potter movies in theater or kinda LOR/Hobbit, pirates of Caribbean, not storyline just you can see the influence. I do love dark age/medieval vibes with a little funny. Happy to have something else kinda like it since JK kinda ruined HP for me (sadly) with all the negative vibes (not saying I agree or disagree but handled badly). Again hope they make another DD, I think a second would do better since people know more of what to expect. Maybe give us something else to immerse ourselves in since the world is so negative. I think it's harder to get excited when there are not really books to get people excited; we started to play game as a family and it's fun, just takes some work to get started.
The Portable Door (2023)
Watched with son
Enjoyed watching with my 12 year old son. He and I both liked. Recommend if you like quirky fantasy. We both were rooting for the success of the lead male character. He was very likable as was his female fellow applicant. The special effects they did have were good. Just happened upon it looking for something to watch together. Never heard of it prior, maybe since it is made outside of the US and it seems like those are not advertised as much here, not sure. I thought the acting was good. There were quite a few recognizable actors from the United Kingdom; I really only know the more mainstream in US ones so there may be more other people will know.
The Little Mermaid (2023)
Saw with theater group
My son while more of a comedy or action kid enjoyed the movie. What he and a few others didn't like was Disney not including the chef or his song. It was really one the ensembles favorite part of the play and cartoon version. It was also one of my favorite songs as a kid as well so prob wasn't best choice of Disney. Not sure why they cut some of the characters with the most character from their live versions, like Mushu in Milan. I thought the actors chosen were great and encompassed the souls of the characters. But again, should have had the chef. Rest of family prob won't go see in theater but will def watch once available on Disney +
The Curse of Bridge Hollow (2022)
11 year old likes
Watched with my son and he really liked it (just turned 11). I asked his pref of this or Hocus Pocus (only comparing for a reference point) and he preferred this. He laughed a few times and had some Ohhhh with mouth covered moments but I think he liked that. He wants to watch it again with older sisters. There are cuss words a few times (not F or B) from the teens if you care abt that. My kids don't cuss around me or other adults so I don't care if they see these words on a show. I liked it enough to watch again with my girls. As I am required to write more to leave a review...I saw some critics mentioned it won't be a Hocus Pocus but I watched that when I was his age and loved it; seeing it now as an adult, it was ok. Point being, I don't think a ton of adults loved Hocus Pocus when I was a kid but many do now because, well we loved it as kids/teens. The critic reviews shouldn't deter you if you have kids is all. But I wouldn't recommend for little kids and the rating supports that as it is PG. My son liked it a lot and gave it a 10.
Kate & Koji (2020)
Funny British Show
Tried a few British shows but haven't found one that compared with one of my favs, Absolutely Fabulous. Happy to have found this on Britbox. Was kinda weird when they changed Koji without some kind of remark on show but I thought both actors did well. I get the complaints about the laughter but hopefully it will change next season, personally I don't think laughter is necessary, the show is funny. Def a good enough show keep me purchasing Britbox.
Viking Warrior Women (2019)
Interesting!
Me and my daughter watched this together, very interesting. It isn't hard to believe there were warriors who were women. It is harder to believe all Viking warriors were men. Not every country had the mentally that women could not hold certain roles.
Cinderella (2021)
Fun!!
Lots of fun music! We enjoyed the story twist. My tween/teen girls liked music from different decades and liked it was less little kiddish. Better female and male examples than the more known Disney story.
Happiest Season (2020)
Recommend
This movie made me laugh and cry. Love so many of the actors in this!
Alexa & Katie (2018)
Great show to watch with the kids
We enjoy watching this together as a family. I like how it emulates positive family and friend relationships. Def hoping the show continues.
Charlie's Angels (2019)
We liked it as a family
Everyone in my family liked this movie, me, husband and kids, ages 13, 11 and 9. A couple of inappropriate sexual parts, mainly at very beginning so easy to skip past or talk over. We watched from home but would def go to theater for next. It is hard to find movies that we can enjoy as adults and we are okay with kids watching. I see there are poor reviews but it is a fun action movie we thought. Loved the girl power. I don't know why it is lower reviewed but society does seem to put down female movies, especially when they are more empowering rather than fulfilling male fantasies. Anyway, we would recommend and will watch again.
The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017)
Great Family Movie
There are not a ton of movies that our family enjoys together but this is one. It is interesting and funny enough for adults to enjoy. My son loves just because it's Ninjago and both my daughters liked it as well; one of who isn't a ninja or Lego fan but she enjoyed.
Bunk'd (2015)
Kids like
My kids (9-11) enjoy this show and while it is corny to me, they enjoy it and get excited when a new one comes out.
Cloak & Dagger (2018)
Not for Younger Teens/Preteens
I was excited for a another superhero/comic show to watch with my preteens but it was not rated accordingly. While it says there is violence as a parental concern, it does not discuss the underage young woman being sexualized. I had to turn off the show twice. I am good with some adult content but this was too much for rating; she was on top of a guy grinding in a van. I would say 16-18 years old+ and maybe it was their intention for the older ange range but it was not presented that way. Unfortunately we will not be able to continue this series. Good show for adults.