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  The Terminator franchise began with James Cameron's 1984, the Terminator, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and was a huge hit in the action and science-fiction genres. After almost six years, the sequel, Terminator 2 (1991), was released, and it was even more successful than the original. After the first two films, the franchise went downhill. Now Netflix has now picked up this franchise, this time as an anime adaptation with eight episodes. Positive This time, the story is set in Japan in 1997, offering a fresh take by moving away from John Connor and Arnold's Terminator. The show only briefly references the other movies with a short bit of the iconic Terminator theme but stays separate from the rest of the series. ‌The Terminator films always included time travel, but the franchise hasn't dug further into how time travel works in this reality, something the films haven't thoroughly explored. But this show explains how time travel works in this universe , which a...

  Review  Nine years after the original "Inside Out" (2015), Pixar brings us "Inside Out 2," and it’s well worth the wait. As Riley faces the challenges of adolescence, her emotions—Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust—are once again at the helm, trying to navigate the rollercoaster of changes. But this time, they’re joined by new emotions. With puberty comes new and more complex emotions like Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment, and Ennui, as Riley adjusts to life in high school. Animation and Visuals The film is stunning with the bright and colorful visuals. Especially in the portrayal of Riley's brain. The landscape of the mind world just got wider and more vibrant. The animation characters are cute. After all, it's a Pixar film. The attention to detail is incredible—the more you look, the more you notice the little things which make the world of "Inside Out 2" so engaging. What's the story about? The story picks up with Riley entering high schoo...

Borderlands (2024) : A wasted Opportunity  IMdb - 4.3 Rotten Tomatoes (Critics) - 9% | (Audience) - 52% Genre - Action, Sci-Fi Runtime - 1 hour 40 minutes  Rating - PG 13 Review There are some great video game adaptations like "The Last of Us" and "Fallout", and then there are bad ones like "Borderlands" The story follows a rich man named Atlas who hires Lilith, played by Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, to find his missing daughter on the chaotic and lawless planet Pandora, which is also Lilith's home. I liked Lilith's character—she's strong, fearless, and a total badass. During her mission, Lilith meets Roland, played by Kevin Hart, a soldier who was the first to find the missing daughter, Tina. Roland rescues Tina from a prison and escapes with her to Pandora. Tina also meets a new friend named Krieg, who is big, muscular, and wears a mask. He instantly becomes her protector, but there’s no real explanation for why. Lilith also encounters a robo...

 IMDb - 7 Rotten Tomatoes (Critics) - 75% Genre - Action, Thriller Runtime - 2 hour 2 minutes  Rating - PG - 13 REVIEW Twisters (2024) is one of the most anticipated movies of 2024, serving as a sequel to Twister (1996). However, the two films don't really connect beyond a few references to the original. The movie is packed with fast-paced action, spending most of its time in the middle of a tornado. The CGI and special effects used to create the tornadoes are outstanding, effectively showing us the terror of these destructive natural forces. The film captures the devastating impact of tornadoes, showing how they leave many people devastated and how many lives are lost. The sounds of the wind blowing, heavy rain, and the destruction of buildings, combined with director Lee Isaac Chung's camera work, make the audience feel like they are inside the storm. The film also shows the aftermath of the disasters, which can be terrifying. The film managed toemotionally sympathetic to p...

IMDb - 6.3 Rotten Tomatoes (Critics) 56% | (Audience) - 88% Genre - Animation, Kids and Family, Comedy Rating - PG Runtime - 1 hour 35 minutes  PLOT Gru and his family welcome a new member, Gru Jr., who is determined to give his father a hard time. Gru now encounters a new nemesis, Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina, causing the family to run. REVIEW Gru has now joined the Anti-Villain League, a secret organization. He is no longer a villain. He has a family now—his wife, three adopted daughters, and a newborn baby boy who, for some reason, doesn’t like him. The animation is bright and colorful, as it has been in previous films, and the story is fast-paced. The Minions are still up to their usual crazy things, providing plenty of laughs. This time, the Anti-Villain League chooses five Minions and gives them abilities, forming the Mega-Minion team. The excitement and fun really begins when they venture inside the city to rescue residents. Their superpowers are inspired by fa...

  Plot New York City is invaded by alien creatures that hunt by sound, and a woman named Samira fights to survive. IMdb - 6.4 Rotten Tomatoes (Critics) - 86% | (Audience) - 73% Genre - Horror, Drama, Sci-Fi Runtime - 1 hour 40 minutes  Rating - PG-13  Director - Michael Sarnoski Review   "A Quiet Place: Day One" takes us to the chaotic beginning of the alien invasion in New York for the first time. At its core is Samira, played by Lupita Nyong'o, a cancer patient who spends her days in a hospital with her faithful cat, Frodo. She takes Frodo wherever she goes. One day, Rueben, a nurse, takes Samira and other patients to a show in the city. The story doesn't waste time, instantly immersing us in the terror of the extraterrestrial invasion. While the film revolves around an alien invasion, its primary focus is the emotional journey of its characters. Lupita Nyong'o's portrayal of Samira is fascinating, capturing her effort to find reasons to live and defend her...

 IMdb - 7.4 Rotten Tomatoes (Critics) - 98% | (Audience) - 62% Genre - Animation, Adventure, Superhero Noir Network - Prime Video  Runtime - 22 to 26 minutes per episode  "Batman: Caped Crusader" debuted on Amazon Prime Video on August 1, 2024, with 10 episodes. The series is developed by Bruce Timm the head producer behind Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995), Superman: The Animated Series (1996–2000), The New Batman Adventures (1997–1999), Batman Beyond (1999–2001), Justice League (2001–2004), and Justice League Unlimited (2004–2006).With Matt Reeves (director of "The Batman" 2022) and J.J. Abrams as executive producers, I was excited and had high hopes for this show, and it did not disappoint. Animation Style I love the animation style used in this series. It's very similar to the classic "Ben 10" and "Scooby-Doo" TV shows. The animation style fits with the storyline they intend to follow. The dark atmosphere visuals capture the essenc...