The Batman: Can it put D.C back on the Right Path?

Right now it is hard to be a D.C movie fan. While they have had some sporadic success throughout the decades, D.C has had many flops and as well and currently have failed to set up a coherent connected universe like their rivals at Marvel. It pains me to say this because growing up and even still to this day I have always been more interested in the D.C comic characters, to watch them crash and burn so often makes it difficult to have hope. 

Yet again they seem to be trying to reverse their losing streak by bringing the cape crusader The Batman to the screen yet again. What bothers me as a fan is the fact that D.C has so many interesting characters to choose from but instead they decide to take on the task of making another batman movie. Robert Patterson makes the 7th person to take on the mantle of Batman on the big screen and while I have reserved judgement on the company choosing him as their lead until I have seen the first trailer.

There are a few things they are going to have to address in order to make this movie a part of the current D.C cinematic universe. First off what happened to Ben Affleck as Batman? Is this movie a prequel or perhaps is it someone other than Bruce Wayne who becomes the dark knight? They need to establish where this movie is placed in the continuity of the universe. Aside from this The Batman needs to do something even more important which is to bring Batman back to its roots. When I say this I mean it should be simple, not muddled with tons of characters preparing for movies 10 years down the line. It also needs a compelling story that feels like Batman. For once can we see the Detective actually use his intellect to solve a case. In my opinion this movie should feel like a run from the detective comics books.

The Batman has only just begun filming so as time goes on we will learn more about what this movie is about and the context it is in. As updates come out I will continue to break down the information and review how I feel about it compared to other Batman films but also compare it to what I believe this Batman could be. There is so much potential for this film which excites me.

Stay tuned for more on The Batman, Wonder woman 1984, Birds of Prey and much more. Comment below how you feel about this movie, what your hopes are, and if you could make your dream batman movie what would the plot be?

Mr. Rogers: A Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood

Mr. Rogers was a interesting, complex man who for decades changed millions of kids lives. Like most I remember being introduced to the sweater wearing teacher when I was a child. Fred Rogers tv show did something that no other had done. Its main goal was to communicate adult issues to kids and to help them understand and deal with their feelings. Given my personal connection, I had relatively high expectations going into this movie.

This movie is based on the real article "Can You Say...Hero?" written by journalist Tom Junod. Although this movie is centered around Mr. Rogers the real main character is a journalist who is tasked with writing and article about the man behind the Mr. Rogers show. The journalist played by Matthew Rhys is shown to have a troubled past due to the fact his mother died and his father was never there for him. When Fred and the journalist meet, Fred seems to make it his mission to help him sort through his issues. Although this movie tackles some heavy topics it does a very good job of inspiring, creating laughter and allowing the audience to see who Fred Rogers is through the eyes of another.

One of the best moments of the film is when the two main characters are on the train. A few of the younger people recognize who Fred Rogers is and they begin to sing the opening song to the Mr. Rogers Show. This scene is a great representation of the impact this show has had on the kids of America for so many years. Tom Hanks delivers what I believe to be an Oscar worthy performance by the way he accurately portrays Rogers soft tone of voice and little mannerisms. As I mentioned, going into this movie I had high expectations and I was not disappointed. 

I give this movie an 9/10.  If any of you have seen the film comment below your thoughts, also comment your first memory of seeing Mr. Rogers


If you want to watch the trailer to this movie click the link below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQw658a-8UQ

Will Smith and Tom Holland, Spies In Disguise Movie Review

The other night my girlfriend and I had decided to take her son to the movies. Of the three of us I was the only one who was unaware of the new kids film "Spies In Disguise" which had been released a week prior. To my surprise this film had some major talent in the leading roles. For example Will Smith leading as Agent Lance Sterling and Tom Holland co staring as the hug loving scientist/inventor, Walter Beckett. 

Near the beginning of the film when the audience is introduced to Smith's character Lance Sterling we see the attitude and philosophy he has regarding his job. He is the best at it, he works alone and he can solve everything through violence. This is the opposite of Hollands Character Walter who believes that he can change the world with niceness. This films offers some important lessons for children and reminds us adults that in a world full of violence and hate, being nice can make a major difference. 


In the build up to the climax the main characters are taken on a journey while on the run from the Internal Affairs character played by Rashida Jones. This movie delivers lots of laughter as will Smith is transformed into a pigeon and is forced to work with the quirky Walter. You can imagine it would be difficult to do your job as a secret agent when you are a talking bird. Overall I believe that Blue Sky Animation has delivered yet another fun loving film that will leave your family with a happy feeling and an interesting perspective on how to deal with problems in our lives.

I give this movie a 7.5/10 

Comment Below if you have seen the film and what you thought about it.