The Incredibles 2

The second movie I saw today on our double feature marathon. "The Incredibles" has been said to be the most perfect superhero movie of all time. The real question is can the second film hold up to the original? The obvious question for every sequel honestly. Was it any good, or was a super let down? Lets find out:

The Incredibles 2- I remember racing out to get a copy of this film on DVD as soon as it came out. I truly enjoyed the film. Then for some odd reason, it took Pixar and Disney 14 years later to come out with a sequel. I mean, this animated family feels like a Fantastic Four movie done right. It goes further than just get the bad guys its the family demographics as well. 

Plot- It takes place literally from the 1st movie with our heroes trying to stop the villain The Underminer. Supers are still outlawed by the government, and the battle with The Underminer solidified it. Our super parents not knowing what to do to support their family is approached by an entrepreneur, Winston Deavor and his sister, Evelyn. They want to bring supers back in a positive light, hopefully removing the law. Elasticgirl goes into action while Mr. Incredible stays home with the family, by the requests of Winston.

This movie really has some moments that hit home with regards to the family functions. It was cool seeing Elasticgirl being the focus of a hero this time. When there weren't any action sequences I found myself laughing from the characters interactions with each other. This movie was really good, and i recommend seeing this with the family. You even get to see some supers fighting against each other.


Final Verdict- 7/10, a great feel-good animated movie for all ages.

Another movie reviewed and more to come. This is Phil Goes to the Movies, so you don't have to!

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

My wife and I did a double feature today, and it was the perfect day for it to....hate rainy days. Well, another survival horror/action movie with dinosaurs. Did it shake me to the core with excitement, or does it need to finally be extinct at this point? Lets find out:

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom-  The first film debuted in 1993, and it is still going 25 years later for the next generation to enjoy. The concept of dinosaurs living among humans today, and how they would interact with our society. I was 13 years old when this genre began, and I still remember getting chills watching that cup of water rippling from heavy footsteps.

Plot- 3 years later, the island has been abandoned, after many people lost their lives during the rampage of the Indominus Rex. It has been discovered a volcano is about to erupt, wiping out all life on the island. A big political debate is going on, questioning to allow the dinosaurs to die off once again. An entrepreneur and part owner of Jurassic Park requests Claire to go and rescue 11 of the species. Most importantly the raptor, known as Blue, so she has to go and get Owen's help. Meanwhile, man is playing god once again, creating a new dinosaur once again. A new killing machine called the Indoraptor.

Honestly, this movie is mediocre at best. I am getting so tired of the same formula being used in these films. Humans show up, shenanigans ensue with comedic hero or heroine, and then everyone runs from the Raptors until they escape by outsmarting the beasts. Then a dinosaur roars at the camera for the final shot! Every single movie seems to do the same thing. Unfortunately, this will be the last one I see in theaters until they decide to finally change the formula. Plus, can someone tell me how the hell the T-rex seems to always sneak up on everyone? Its a 40 foot creature weighting in at a few tons...yet its a freaking ninja assassin.

Final Verdict- 5/10, though stimulating to the senses, it feels like the same old plot recycled and repackaged with a new bow. I would wait and save your money for Netflix.


A few more movies I wanted to see this summer, and I'll review them all. This is Phil Goes to the Movies, so you don't have to!

Deadpool 2

Summer Blockbuster season is rocking so far with some big titles hitting theaters. Don't worry I'll be there to review those for ya. Did this one live up to the original, or does it need to be regenerated back to the drawing board? Lets find out:

Deadpool 2- The master of the chimichangas hasn't always been the loved and adored superhero, he is today. It wasn't until writers decided to make his comics into 4th wall breaking hilarity. The sense of humor displayed really hit a home run with fans, and Deadpool became one of the more popular Marvel characters to date.

Plot- Wade Wilson is coping with some traumatic issues, and he is ready to die. The X-Men take him in, under Colossus' watch, of course. While on a mission to stop a raging, young mutant, Wade tries to stop the boy from killing anyone. Deadpool does this the best way he knows how, by killing people, and he is sent to prison with that young boy named Firefist. Meanwhile, a time traveler named Cable, is here to assassinate the boy, because he grows up to be the ultimate super villain in the distant future. Deadpool believes he can get through to the young lad, and protects him from Cable.

This movie is exactly like the first film, and i mean that as a good thing. Of course the plot is completely different, but I am talking about the perfectly timed humor. It is full on gut wrenching laughter, with tears in your eyes, from the jokes. This movie was well worth the wait, and I would definitely buy it on Blue Ray. Baby legs on a grown man...you will understand once you see this film. Plus, luck, really can be a power!


Final Verdict- 10/10. It has everything from laughs, to action, and to sentimental feelings in many scenes. Worth the ticket price, a must see film for this summer.

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Avengers: Infinity War Part 1

The summer blockbuster season is not even here yet, and we already have some impressive movies coming out. I have stated this genre is my favorite of them all. This story arc has been building up over the course of 18 movies...Did the Avengers shine in this movie, or should they have never bothering assembling at all? Lets find out:

Avengers: Infinity- This storyline, in the comics, was massive, and it had way more characters involved than the movies could allow. It has been 10 years since we all saw the mad Titan show his purple mug during a post credit scene. Many many movies later, Marvel has really spent time developing these characters. My biggest fear, for this movie, was the overcrowding with Marvel characters. The 10 year build up could be too much hype for the movie to be bad ass.

Plot- Thanos has grown tired waiting for his minions to bring the infinity stones to him, so he has decided to take his strongest war band with him. The mad Titan and his faithful followers show no quarter to those opposing them, and Thanos is willing to sacrifice everything to obtain his goal, in becoming a god. Once he has all the stones, he wants to destroy the universe as a sign of mercy to them. He believes life can no longer sustain itself with so many living beings. Unfortunately, for him, the Avengers are ready to stop his sinister quest.

I was wrong in thinking the 10 year build up would ruin this movie. It only made it that much sweeter, and it just flowed beautifully as a story. Even though there were so many characters, it just moved along flawlessly by not being too complicating. Each character had their moment in this film, and the emotions ran high as our heroes engaged this powerful foe. This movie truly shows how Marvel Studios has mastered the formula to deliver an amazing superhero film. The only complaint I have is regarding the Hulk. Thats all I can say without spoiling anything.

The complaints fans had with too many jokes, in the past films, have been altered, meaning the tone was far more serious, and the jokes were there...just not every ten seconds. Thanos is NOT like past villains, which were forgettable, he was complex and didn't appear like a one dimensional Saturday morning cartoon villain. The fight scenes were intense, where you rooted for the heroes.

Final Verdict- 10/10- the movie has so much heart and soul to it. It is not your average superhero movie. Definitely, recommend seeing this in theaters.

Many movies coming out and ill be there to review them as I can...This is Phil Goes to the Movies, so you don't have to!

Super Troopers 2

Just got back from a seeing a comedy in theaters...I know, I know, I swore I would never go see another comedy in theaters again; because, all the funny parts are always in the trailer. This movie I really felt was going to be different. Was I right, or should this movie be put into the fire? Lets find out:

Super Troopers 2- When "Super Troopers" hit theaters in 2001, it was a huge hit, and it put Broken Lizard Productions on the map. They went on to creating more movies, "Club Dread" and "Beerfest". Then there was the straight to DVD "Slammin' Salmon", it was my least favorite one out of the bunch. All of these movies became cult classics. Now we have a sequel to a movie made 17 years later.

Plot- Our main characters have found jobs outside the police force, due to an incident involving a ride along with Fred Savage, which never really explained until the credits of the movie, and our heroes are doing what they have to do to make a living. Due to a border conflict with USA and Canada, the borders of Vermont have moved north into Canada, so the mayor (Linda Carter) has decided to rehire our beloved goof balls as highway patrol again. Our heroes stumble onto a smuggling operation, and they are bound to crack the case with their shenanigans.

This movie was hands down one of the funniest movies I have seen this year. The entire cast returns to play the characters we adore. The movie slowed down a little bit in the middle, but it picked right back up again with the laughs. If you love the crude humor from the first "Super Troopers" then you're going to love this movie. Even though I laughed my butt off, ticket prices are steep nowadays, so if you have the extra cash, I say go ahead and see this film.

Final Verdict- 8/10

Can't wait to see "Avengers 3" this friday... This is Phil Goes to the Movies, so you don't have to!

Ready Player One

This year has sooooo many movies coming this year, it's an exciting time to be a movie junkie. Here is a new type of science fiction movie. My wife and I decided to make it the first movie of the year for us. Was it a movie worth the admission price, or did I want a refund? Let find out:

Ready Player One- Last time I went to see a Steven Speilberg science fiction movie in theaters. I was extremely disappointed. That film was "A.I.", and that was a freaking train wreck. This movie I went unsure what to expect, but every time I saw a trailer I was glued to the screen. Plus, I read somewhere, it took a very long time for them to get the proper permission to use all of the characters their did for the avatars.

Plot- In the year 2045, the real world has become a very boring place, so a virtual world called the Oasis was created. People of all ages would log into this virtual reality to escape the pressures and dreary lives. The creator of the game passes away, and he tells the world if they can gather three keys inside the Oasis. That person would obtain his vast fortune, and complete control over the Oasis. Every player from across the globe begins hunting for the keys.

I absolutely loved this film from start to finish. Honestly, if nostalgia had a crotch, this movie would kick it in the balls four times over. Especially, the final scene, my head literally exploded from the overload of the avatars. They ranged from the ninja turtles to street fighter to Street Sharks. Who remembers Street Sharks? The only regret I have about this film is the fact I didn't see it in 3D. I am a firm believer in 3D being a rip off, but this movie actually needs it. Every action scene, I was completely enchanted by all the eye candy.

Final Verdict- 10/10, great choice to take the family, and you won't be disappointed paying the price of the expensive movie tickets nowadays.

So many movies coming out this year I can't wait. This is Phil Goes to the Movies, so you don't have to!

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Hello fellow movie goers, and welcome back to another edition of Phil Goes to the Movies. Today, we get to go back, and revisit a classic movie, by watching this sequel, created 20 years later. Was this movie worth the time to revisit it, or should it have stayed buried back in time? Lets start the review:

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle- I remember watching this film for the first time, and the special effects blew my mind away. The idea was very original, with a magical board game that made your worst fears, literally, come to life, and try to kill you until you finish the game. It starred the late, Robin Williams, and up and comer (at the time) a young, Kirsten Dunst.

Plot- It shows a man finding a strange board game on the beach, and brought it home for his son. The young mocks the board game stating, "Who plays board games anymore?" That night Jumanji the board game up grades itself into a video game. Years later, we find four students, each representing the stereotypes of the children of today. The popular, pretty girl with her head up her ass, the jock, the outcast girl, and the skinny nerd. Each getting detention, they find an old video game system, but they find out it much, much more. They are sucked into the gaming system, and they must complete the game to escape before their lives run out.

The chemistry is there with the cast, and the majority of the jokes really work well. One running gag, is the pretty, popular is transformed into Jack Black, and she is discovering her "things" on her new body. It was done tastefully, and well enough it would go over younger viewer's heads. I liked how they mocked Karen Gillan's video game avatar, wearing practically nothing in the middle of the jungle. It was not only a different spin on the original film, but it was more of a self discovery for the teenagers.

Final Verdict- 8/10, this movie was enjoyable for the family. Honestly, you can wait to see this movie, or go see it in theaters, either way is good.

Thats it for now, this is Phil Goes to the Movies, so you don't have to!