Deadpool & Wolverine
Right at the start of 2024, film enthusiasts geared up for the new year as release dates for upcoming productions started rolling through the media, one of which squealed the beloved Deadpool movies.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is the third installment in the franchise and introduces a twist as Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds team up to save their universes.
This dynamic duo was first introduced to the public with the 88th edition of the Wolverine comic book series released back in 1988.
The cartoon feel to the action does pay homage to the original comic books, but it also comes across as low-budget and a consequence of negligent filmmaking when considering this is a live-action movie.
Even with the flaws, the studio did an amazing job with the film and left the audience satisfied with their production, earning “Deadpool & Wolverine” four out of five J’s.
Moana 2
Eight years after the initial release of “Moana,” Disney fans flocked again to the theaters so they could witness the 2016 character in a new adventure, this time trying to save her island’s heritage.
The storyline is complemented with stunning visual animations and songs that, even though they may not be as impressive as the previous film’s arrangements, work to tie together a well-crafted movie.
While the film is great all around, it would’ve been nice to see a few twists that would have appealed to an older crowd, as those who
have seen the original have grown up since its release, causing Moana 2 to receive three J’s out of five as a result.
Joker: Folie à Deux
It’s hard to start a review over “Joker: Folie à Deux.” Despite it being a sequel, the film didn’t bring much to the table.
This insanity was visually represented with repetitive use of facial makeup and sing-along songs.
The same techniques were used the whole film and quickly became overused and boring from the lack of creativity.
The little content that was added was spread thin throughout the entire 139 minutes of runtime, making the storyline predictable and dull.
Overall, “Joker: Folie à Deux” was not a movie that needed to be made, and had its name not been tied to “Joker,” it would not have seen as much recognition as it did, which gives it only one J out of five.
