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“Dune 2” Review

Journey back to Arrakis and follow the journey with Paul as he tries to avoid the inevitable future that he is destined.  In Dune 2, we see alot of character development including in Paul Attreides as he goes from a man trying to avenge his family, but learning the way of the ferman to suddenly embracing the inevitable fate of leading the very same people who tried to kill him.  Timothy Chalemet, reprising his role, does a fabulous job of showing this deep character development while facing  clear love triangle over the girl of his dreams and that of duty to Arrakis.

Similarly Zendaya returns as Chani, as she too is faced with challenges as she must decide whether or not to completely trust Paul and give him her heart or follow her own and not turn her back on her people.    It’s a choice that heightens as she realizes Paul’s change that leads him to a inevitable fate as he agrees to take the hand of Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh). 

Finally Rebecca Ferguson also returns as Paul’s mother, who also has much to consider.  Being with child, she makes a decision against death to drink the ultimate poison, transforming her into reverend mother to which she discovers truths not only about herself but also about the family she loves deeply.

All in all, Dune 2 continues the story of the house Attreides and will lead audiences on a desert adventure that will have one on the edge of their seats.  Expanding on the original, Dune 2 is nothing short of exceptional.  It’s Star Wars meets Interstellar, with slight nods to stormtroopers in clearly futuristic times.  It will hold you from the from moment on. 

Dune 2 came out in theaters March 1 and is currently playing in one near you.

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“Time” Steals Two

Disney’s A Wrinkle In Time based on the book by Madeline L’Engle, is faring well at the box office considering what it is up against as Black Panther nears the 1 billion mark world-wide.  That being said, its opening weekend saw roughly 33 million as fans of the novel rushed to the theaters to see their favorite characters bought to life.

A Wrinkle In Time, stars Storm Reid as an altruistic teen who struggles with herself after her father (Chris Pine) disappears into the mysterious beyond four years ago.  Convinced that he is still out there, she seeks the guidance of the Mrs’ who send her, her friend (Levi Miller) and her brother, a child prodigy ( Deric McCabe) on an adventure somewhere in space and time in order to rescue their father from a mysterious evil.

The film also stars Opera Winfrey as Mrs. Which, Reese Witherspoon as Mrs. Whatsit and Mindy Kaling as Mrs. Who as the mysterious guardians who lead the children on the search for her father.

At 1 hour 49 minute run time, the adventure fantasy will have audiences of all ages marveling over the extreme colors used to portray a place that people only see in their dreams.

A Wrinkle in time came out in theaters, March 9, and is currently playing in one near you.

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“Ferdinand” is back

The beloved children’s tale from the creativity of Munro Leaf is coming to life on the big screen.  Coinciding with it’s 75th anniversary, Ferdinand makes its debut in theaters December 15th and had a fair number of audience,  bringing in over 3.5 million at the box office for Friday, considering that its release was the same weekend as the much-anticipated Stars VIII.

Sony’s Ferdinand stars John Cena as the flower loving bull and follows the story fairly closely with just a few minor changes.  One of those changes is the role reversal of his father presence in the movie, versus being raised by his mom.  There are still some iconic scenes that those familiar with the book would instantly recognize including the memorable tree on top of the hill where Ferdinand sits to smell the flowers.

Overall, Ferdinand welcomes new characters, including a wise cracking goat voiced by Kate McKinnon, while bringing life to his fellow bulls that he grew up with in this all new adventure to the one thing that every bull accept Ferdinand dreams of going to, the bull ring.

With a run time of 1 hour and 46 minutes, it’s a movie for all ages as it strives to go up against all odds similar to what Ferdinand does in the book.  It’s currently playing in a theater near you.

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“Allegiant” Review

The third installment of Veronica Roth‘s Divergent Series is hitting theaters and giving 2-time box office forerunner, Zootopia as well as the christian based newcomer, Miracles From Heaven, a run this week at the box office.

The cast stars Shailene Woodley as Tris Pryor, the (Divergent) girl, who managed to crack the cryptic box, left by the founders inside her childhood home, and discover, they are not alone as she and her Dauntless boyfriend, Four (Theo James) as well as her Erodite brother, Caleb (Ansel Elgort) fight to go beyond the wall.  Now, it is a race against the clock as the team fights to save their beloved hometown in Chicago as the previous factions are broken down and the people are now at war with each other.  Meanwhile Tris, on the outside of the wall, quickly discovers the deep secrets not only about herself and her family but also about the true intentions of the founder, David (Jeff Daniels), who is waiting for them in the central headquarters of the project.

At just over two hours, Allegiant is packed with action, adventure and ultimate a sense of love and commitment that will have fans on the edge of their seats to see if Tris can save the day once again and make Chicago a safe place again.  The blockbuster installment opened Thursday, March, 17 with roughly 2.3 million, which is nearly half as much as the past Insurgent made it’s opening day.  None the less, Lionsgate and Summits Entertainment are hopeful for the film to bring in an estimated 30 million, given its competition.

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Insurgent Rises Up

The epic sequel of the Divergent Series by Veronica Roth, stars Shailene Woodley and Theo James and had fans flocking the theaters its debut weekend as it brought in over 52 million in revenue.

The film picks up right where Divergent leaves off.  Tris Pryer and Four are now factionless after an attempt by Erudite to overthrow Abnegation, destroys one fifth of the faction system.  Now its up to Tris and Four to restore peace in the land while Erudite leaders are searching desperately for ALL Divergent’s to destroy for their own benefit.

Insurgent is an action packed blockbuster that is filled with adventure as well as romance as the love between Tris and Four further blossoms in the mist of trying to stay alive and form an army.  It’s a movie that is highly recommended and fans of the book should not be disappointed.

Insurgent opened in theaters worldwide on March 20th and its opening is just slightly under the original Divergent film.