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Category: Rhea Reviews Movies
Speak No Evil: Stellar Performances
When I saw the trailers for Speak No Evil, I found myself fascinated, especially with James MacAvoy. MacAvoy can be a stellar performer and in the scenes I saw, he appeared to be excellent. But I also wondered if those same trailers were showing all the best scenes, leaving no surprises. After watching the movie,…
Blink Twice: Brilliant Details
When I first heard of Blink Twice, I was excited to hear Zoe Kravitz was directing. Then, I saw the cast, an incredible lineup of talented stars and I couldn’t wait to see this movie. Just as with the title, I highly recommend you don’t blink, pay attention to all the brilliant details in this…
Between the Temples: Quirky and Upbeat
When I saw the trailer for Between the Temples, I found myself fascinated and hopeful. With both Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane in the movie, I knew both are very capable actors and funny. Once I watched the film, I was struck by how quirky and upbeat it is as it explores how messy and…
Kneecap: Music is the Star
Anything that is music based is always of interest to me and this one even more so with the use of the Irish language. I was very hopeful that it would be an interesting film and I wasn’t disappointed. The film was riotously colorful, unique and full of intriguing characters. While the story is fun,…
“Twisters”: Exciting and Emotional
In a summer full of action movies, I wondered if “Twisters” would have what it took to stand out. A sequel to the 1996 Twister, I also was curious how it compared with the original film. But I was pleasantly surprised with a film that is exciting and emotional, with a cast of colorful characters,…
Despicable Me 4: Hilarious Family Fun
I have loved the Despicable Me films from the very beginning. I love animation and comedy; with Steve Carrell voicing Gru, they’ve been wonderful fun, so I was excited that we were getting a new film after seven years. Despicable Me 4 is hilarious family fun with a cast of crazy characters that will keep…
“Daddio”: Powerful Performances
When I read about this film, I was intrigued by the concept and more interested because of Sean Penn and Dakota Johnson. Both are very talented so I was hopeful for a successful film. What I watched, however, blew me away. Both gave powerful performances in “Daddio, honest, authentic, and nuanced. While the film is…
“The Bikeriders”: Dramatic and Powerful
When I saw the trailers for the film The Bikeriders, I knew immediately that I wanted to see it. The powerful images and the impressive cast enticed me as well. What I hadn’t anticipated was just how dramatic and powerful the film would be, with the cast giving outstanding performances one and all. “The Bikeriders”…
Thelma: Delightfully Funny
I like different, especially in movies. I’m always looking for something that’s going to be entertaining but add a different point of view. When I heard about Thelma, I was excited because in this film, the main hero is an elderly woman. When I got the chance to watch the film, I found it as…
“Back to Black”: Emotional Gut Punch
I love music and there is no one who isn’t at least somewhat familiar with Amy Winehouse and what happened to her so I was incredibly curious about this movie. There was a lot I was unfamiliar with but after watching the film, I felt like I was hit with an emotional gut punch as…
