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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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“Solo” Review

I’m a driver and I’m a flyer. (Han Solo)

Questions are answered in the latest origin story that delves into the life of one of the most loveable bad boys in the galaxy.

Solo: A Star Wars story features Alden Ehrenreich as Hans Solo and shows the audience just where this bad boy came from.  The the film, questions get answered as one learns the most valuable piece of information, his name, which in turn makes sense seeing him in later episodes of Star Wars as to why he is always a loner, so to speak.

The story also allows the audience to see just how Solo meets Chewbacca as we finally learn just how old the furry wookie really is and Lando (Donald Glover) shows up as an aid to Solo as he brings the millennium falcon to the screen in what should be the first time.

There are a few new faces including Solo’s love interest, whom he has to leave behind when he escapes but then is reunited later, Val (Thandie Newton).  That element did have a slight attraction, though the film was more action driven then anything else, but one definitely saw it coming as all love relationships are tricky in the Star Wars Universe.  After all, just look at Hans and Leia in the original Star Wars.

All in all, the true Star Wars fans will not be disappointed, though there is nothing about the galaxy or force to be experienced.  It’s a movie to show audiences just how Solo got to be Solo and Ron Howard who directed this one, did an exceptional job in creating a sub-story that only further enhances the true Star Wars Story.

Solo: A Star Wars Story came out in theaters May 25, 2018 and can be seen in a theater near you.

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“The Last Jedi” Scores Powerfully

The Latest franchise sequel of Stars Wars VIII: The Last Jedi is showing no competition at the box office as it took number one with more than 220 million domestically, though it only came in second for the largest opening after the previous Star Wars VII, which brought in 247 million.  Theater goers stood in line for days awaiting the blockbuster and most were not disappointed.

The Latest film stars, Daisy Ridley as Rey, Adam Driver as Kilo Ren, John Boyega as Finn and Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron as the new faces of the Star Wars trilogy who must attempt to bring balance in the force.  Of course no Star Wars would be complete without a little history as the film begins with Rey finding Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and persuading him to train her on the ways of the force.  Through this, we find out what went wrong the first time when Skywalker took his nephew, Ben Solo into the Jedi temple and attempted to train him.  Because of his mistake that lead to the creation of Kilo Ren, Skywalker fears the strength of Rey and hesitates training.  Meanwhile, his sister Leia (Carrie Fisher) is struggling to recover after the ship is hit by the resistance as they discovered how to find them at light speed.

At just a little under 3 hour run time, Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi is packed with all the same flare that Star Wars fans remember and love with a few twists and turns that one would not see coming.  It’ll have one sitting on the edge of their seats in the theater with suspense as new love sparks out of the most unlikely of circumstances as Rey ultimately takes up the Jedi role once and for all in order to defeat the Supreme leader Snoke (Andy Sarkis) while trying to save Ben Solo from Kilo Ren.  The question is will it be too late?

Star Wars VIII:  The Last Jedi came out December 15th and is currently playing in a theater near you.

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Lucas Has Done it again

From the creativity of Lucasfilm, comes an epic sequel that was long overdue for Star Wars fans and thus set an all time record for its opening weekend debut.  Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens brought in over 238 million domestically with another 279 million Worldwide making it top grossing of all time and knocking Jurassic World to the number 2 top grossing spot.

It was expected as fans began to line up weeks ahead in anticipation and they were not disappointed.  The Force Awakens picks up three decades after Episode Six.  The Republic has fallen into the control of The First Order who attempts to control the entire galaxy, but the resistance fights back while trying to find Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and the last of the Jedi.

The cast reunites  Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) and Chewbacca ( Peter Mayhew) as they lead a new generation including Rey (Daisy Ridley), a scavenger from Jakku, who knows very little about her past, but is destined to hold the coveted Jedi sword as she battles the new dark apprentice, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) in order to destroy the new “death star”, with the help of her new friends, a defected storm trooper, Finn (John Boyega) and a resistance soldier, Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac), but will she be able to save the galaxy and find Luke Skywalker?

With a runtime of 135 minutes, The Force Awaken, will truly be a pleasure for all Star Wars Fans as old friends reunite with new ones with just one goal to save the galaxy and restore order amidst chaos.  It’s packed with hours of adventure through the galaxy as well as a bit of romance that in true fashion will have everyone sitting on the edge of their seats as they discover the secrets and truths of their most beloved characters.

Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens is playing exclusively at any theater near you.  Don’t be the last to see it.  You’ll regret it.