Sunday, June 19, 2022

Surprising Entry of Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam (upcoming movie of DC)



"My imagination foresees the future. You have two options: either be the world's destroyer or the world's saviour." The first official trailer for Black Adam, a Shazam spin-off focusing on the origins of DC Comics' anti-hero, has been released by Warner Bros. Dwayne Johnson plays Black Adam, a Kahndaq anti-hero who was imprisoned for 5,000 years after gaining God-like abilities. He will become the superhero Shazam's archenemy, and he will inherit his abilities from the ancient wizard of the same name.

Other DC characters, such as the Justice Society of America (JSA), make appearances in the film. The cast includes Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher, Aldis Hodge as Hawkman, Sarah Shahi, Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone, Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Fate, Marwan Kenzari, and Bodhi Sabongui as Marwan Kenzari and Bodhi Sabongui as Marwan Kenzari and Bodhi Sabongui as Marwan Kenzari and Bodhi Sabongui as Marwan Kenzari and Bo I have to say, this is looking really badass thus far. This time, I'm happy to see Dwayne Johnson playing an anti-hero rather than a cuddly softie. In terms of the rest, it looks like every other modern superhero film, with a huge buff male being hunted by everyone who doesn't like him. It's well worth a look.

The character was created by Otto Binder and C. C. Beck and is one of Shazam's archenemies and the Shazam Family's enemy. He's portrayed as a tainted antihero trying to clear his name and reclaim his honour. Black Adam (Johnson) is released from his earthly tomb nearly 5,000 years after he was granted with the almighty powers of the ancient gods—and imprisoned just as quickly—ready to inflict his unique kind of justice on the modern world.

House of Wax, Goal II: Living the Dream, Orphan, Unknown, Non-Stop, Run All Night, The Shallows, The Commuter, and Disney's Jungle Cruise are among the films directed by Catalan filmmaker Jaume Collet-Serra. Adam Sztykiel and Rory Haines & Sohrab Noshirvani wrote the script, while Adam Sztykiel and Rory Haines & Sohrab Noshirvani wrote the film plot, which is based on the comic book and character developed by C.C. Beck and Otto Binder. Beau Flynn and Hiram Garcia produced the film, with Dwayne Johnson serving as executive producer. Collet-Black Serra's Adam is set to premiere exclusively in theatres on October 21st, 2022, according to WB. What are your views on the subject?


The Most Awaited Teaser Trailer of Avatar Part 2 is Here Now



It's time to visit Pandora once more. It's finally arrived! It's been a long time coming, but it's finally here!! The first teaser trailer for James Cameron's long-awaited sci-fi sequel Avatar 2, currently titled Avatar: The Way of Water, has been released by 20th Century Studios. Prior to the release of the most recent Doctor Strange, this was only available in theatres. It'll be released in mid-December this year, and it'll undoubtedly make a splash when it debuts. Jake Sully lives on the planet Pandora with his newfound family.

Jake must cooperate with Neytiri and the Na'vi race's army to safeguard their world when a familiar threat returns to finish what was started. They take to the sea, where they discover even more intriguing species. Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Kate Winslet, Sigourney Weaver, Giovanni Ribisi, Oona Chaplin, Michelle Yeoh, Jemaine Clement, Stephen Lang, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, CCH Pounder, and Joel David Moore star in the ensemble cast of Way of Water. Of course, it's gorgeous!! This has an aliens sense to it - larger, better, and with Pandora this time, there's a lot more going on. I'm looking forward to seeing more footage; it might be well worth the wait.

Avatar: The Way of Water picks up more than a decade after the events of the first film to tell the narrative of the Sully family, the peril that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the fights they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they face. James Cameron, who previously directed Piranha II: The Spawning, The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, True Lies, Titanic, and Avatar, returns to direct Avatar 2: The Way of Water.

James Cameron and Josh Friedman (War of the Worlds, The Black Dahlia, Terminator: Dark Fate, "Snowpiercer" series) wrote the screenplay based on a story by James Cameron. James Cameron and Jon Landau produced the film. Beginning December 16th, 2022, 20th Century Studios + Disney will release James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water in theatres all around the world (in 3D!). What's your first impression? Who's looking forward to this?


Captain America: Civil War was the best Captain America movie!

 

Captain America: Civil War was the third biggest hit of the year 2016 and rightly so, as it was truly a great Marvel movie. You can detect the film plumbing the historical roots of its own set of experiences with a 1991-set opening flashback, in which James "Bucky" Buchanan ( Sebastian Stan) is sprung from cryogenic profound freeze by Russian warriors, who continue to enact the cutthroat, metal-outfitted killing machine prowling inside known as the Winter Soldier.

Back in the current day, Bucky's old pal Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), otherwise known as Captain America, ends up on a standard mission in Lagos with his group, which incorporates the furious Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), the supernaturally gifted Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), and the high-flying Sam Wilson/Falcon (Anthony Mackie). But the following fight has unfortunately unanticipated results, and the U.S. secretary of state (William Hurt), tired of the red hot path of fatalities and mass annihilation the Avengers have abandoned them and urges them to consent to the Sokovia Accords, which will put them under the purview of the United Nations. This drives a wedge between Cap’s team and Tony Stark’s alliances including Rhodes, Vision as he believes the Avengers must put in because of the atrocities that occur on the civilians during their fights. He feels guilty for the deaths and loss of citizens which were a result of their fight with Ultron in Sokovia. But Steve believes their right to choose will be taken away if they consent to the Sokovia Accords and disagrees to sign.

The villain this time was not an alien looking for world destruction nor a Demi God bringing his army to take over Earth, this time it was a man who lost everything because of the Avengers and wanted revenge. Helmut Zemo a kill squad member, blames the Avengers for his family’s death because of the destruction in Sokovia. He manages to turn the Avengers against one another by framing Bucky for the murder of King T’Chaka of Wakanda. US Government wants Bucky arrested but T’Chala (Black Panther) wants to avenge his father by killing the Winter Soldier. This introduced the Black Panther in the MCU which was a big surprise for the fans.

The secretary sends Tony and his team to capture Steve and Bucky as they both have escaped because Rogers believed Bucky was framed and wants to find out the truth. The two super heroes fight against each other along with their teams which introduced Tom Holland as the new Spider-Man. The airport fight scene was highly appreciated by the MCU fans as they got to see their favorite heroes go at it against each other.

Zemo reveals how Bucky was sent to kill Tony’s parents by HYDRA. This enrages Iron Man and he attacks Bucky while Captain America tries to stop him and tries to convince him that Bucky was not in control of his mind. The two Avengers fight each other but in the end, Captain manages to subdue Tony and breaks his arc reactor to turn off his suit.

This movie provided a dark touch to the traditional Avengers storyline and was highly appreciated by the fans for its action sequences and twists.

Saturday, June 18, 2022

Enola Holmes



The slogan "the game is afoot" is associated with the fictitious persona Sherlock Holmes. For years, Sherlock Holmes has been a legendary literary figure, transcending the written page to appear in various genres and dimensions. With the debut of Enola Holmes, based on Nancy Springer's first novel in the same name series, Netflix and filmmaker Harry Bradbeer introduce a new rendition of the Holmes story.

Eudoria has fostered Enola Holmes, teaching her independence and knowledge in order to help her become a powerful force in the society. Her secluded upbringing with her mother, however, dwindles in comparison to the attempts of her brothers, Sherlock, and federal official, Mycroft. Mycroft, as her custodial parent, wishes to send Enola at a finishing school in order to mould her into a respectable lady. Enola, on the other hand, has a better strategy, fleeing to London to track down Eudoria using the clues she left. The Lord Tewksbury, an independent young fellow on the run with family troubles, distracts her on her expedition, giving Enola somebody to defend while she becomes enmeshed in enigma, curiosity, and political instability.

I've seen several variations and versions. Truth be told, Sherlock Holmes' very essence is a blend of goofiness and cunning, and it's something that a persona is always interesting seeing about. This naturally takes me back around to discussing Enola Holmes. While the movie is created with a meticulousness in the lines of many of the Sherlock Holmes storylines, Enola Holmes merely appears to strive to separate itself, even with Millie Bobby Brown's outstanding work. What is given is fine, however it is not novel.

Harry Bradbeer directs Enola Holmes. As he transforms Enola into a type of "next generation" frame work, Bradbeer appears to catch the essence of the Sherlock Holmes mythos, giving the film a heightened feeling of mystery and super sleuthing. Sure, Sherlock and Mycroft are present, but centring the plot on their sister seems more interesting, as well as relating to the contemporary trend of key female major cast being free and resilient women. Furthermore, much like numerous other films, Bradbeer employs the "fourth wall breach" in Enola Holmes, with Enola interpreting the movie and communicating straight to us, and, while not entirely novel, it is rather hilarious to see utilized.

Enola Holmes looks fantastic, displaying a dramatic perspective on Eighteenth Century England with historical drama subtleties. From aristocratic estates in the rural to the outskirts of London, the movie's backdrop design and locales are strong all across range and feel dramatically fitting to the film's context in "masterpiece-esque" features. Speaking of graphics, the film's designer does an excellent work of creating some sleek frames to help the film stand out. Finally, the movie's soundtrack complements it well, harmonising its musical composition with many of the feature's visual sequences, whether action or character interaction.

Enola Holmes' ensemble includes known faces, and the bigger secondary characters’ assist enhance the film by contributing their dramatic heft to the narrative. Obviously, I'm referring to the roles of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes, who are portrayed in the film by Henry Cavill and Sam Claflin, respectively. Despite their literary fame, both of these characters are quite uninteresting in the film. Surprisingly, the character who fared the best has the least amount of screen time, with actress Helena Bonham Carter playing Eudoria Holmes, the mother of the three Holmes brothers. Carter outshines them and creates a more lasting imprint on the role, which is unfortunate for Sherlock and Mycroft enthusiasts everywhere.

A new spin on an old masterpiece starts when Sherlock's sister uses her extraordinary detective abilities to unravel a case in the film. Enola Holmes makes an intriguing foray into the Sherlock Holmes mythology. While the outfits and cast are well-executed, as is the ambition to produce anything fresh, the film seems like the usual old investigator Holmes work from past efforts, bringing no particularly innovative or original to the current story of Sherlock Holmes literature. Overall, I felt this film was passable. It kept my interest and was fine, but I don't think it's as remarkable as many reviewers make it seem.


Two and a Half Men

 


Two and a Half Men was an American comedy sitcom which aired from 2003 to 2015 and was one of the most successful shows in the world. It was the most watched comedy show in the US for six straight years from it 2nd to 8th season. The cast includes Charlie Sheen (Charlie Harper), Jon Cryer (Alan Harper) and Angus T.Jones (Jake Harper) as the main characters with multiple recurring characters including Berta, Evelyn Harper, Judith, Rose, Herb etc.

The show offered an odd pairing of two brothers (Charlie and Alan) and Alan’s son Jake, this was a relatively fresh offering for the viewers and hence, the title Two and a Half men was fittingly chosen. The story begins when Alan comes to Charlie’s house after his wife (Judith) kicks him out, he brings Jake with him and asks Charlie for a place to stay. Charlie leads a playboy lifestyle with plenty of women around, gambling and lives on his own will. As a single man, living in a Malibu beach house he has plenty of room for his brother and nephew and allows them to live with him but soon realizes, Alan isn’t moving back with his wife any time soon and his life is going to be impacted by them both.

Charlie and Cryer have amazing chemistry and comedic chops as together they deliver those punch lines so effortlessly, which makes the viewers laugh out every time. All the recurring actors have aced their roles specially Herb (Ryan Stiles) and Berta (Conchata Ferrell) because both these actors have given a marvelous comic performance. But the highlight of the show is definitely Jon Cryer as Charlie is basically playing himself as his character is very similar to his real life. But Cryer is the one to watch with his straight face comedy and hilarious expressions, one cannot help but laugh his heart out.

What made the show such a success was a mixture of great acting, script writing and the addition of old and new characters which kept the show alive for 12 seasons. It is still as funny as it was when you watch it for the first time so, it can always be a go-to option for comedy lovers. As for those who haven’t watched it yet, you are in for a treat as this show will entertain you to the core!

Jumanji: Welcome to The Jungle

 


"Jumanji: a game for people who seek to find, a way to leave their world behind." For various reasons, four separate high school students, geeky gamer Spencer Glipin, football jock Anthony "Fridge" Johnson, self-absorbed popular girl Bethany Walker, and quiet bookworm Martha Kalpy, find themselves serving detention together. The four adolescents discover a bizarre old video game called Jumanji while cleaning out a storage room. Spencer and Fridge are fascinated by it and manage to persuade Bethany and Martha to take a break from their heinous work and play the game with them. The four students are suddenly dragged into the realm once they have all chosen their gaming avatars.

When the students arrived in Jumanji's universe, they discovered that they had turned into their selected identities, with Spencer being Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Fridge becoming Franklin "Moose" Finbar, Martha becoming Ruby Roundhouse, and Bethany becoming Professor Sheldon "Shelly" Oberon. They quickly realised that each had distinct powers with their own skills and limitations, as well as an awareness of the rules of being in a game. With no other option and all their flaws, this quartet gang is compelled to cooperate along to complete a goal by eliminating the spell that the villain John Hardin Van Pelt has placed on the realm of Jumanji.

Jake Kasdan directed Welcome to the Jungle. Surprisingly, Kasdan offers this movie to a younger audience, altering the notion of playing the Jumanji game on a video game system from the 1990s rather than a board game. This involves taking a novel approach to trying to play "the game," bringing us to Jumanji's universe and providing a traditional video game style. Furthermore, Kasdan makes the picture light and kid-friendly for the most part, making the experience of the four detained high students stuck within a video game somewhat amusing for the young demographic, which retains the movie's categorization PG-13.

Kasdan also maintains the story going at a quick pace, making the movie's length fly by. This implies that Welcome to the Jungle is a continual onslaught of humor, puns, and fight scenes, which resonates to the young demographic of its audience while also keeping it a light and fairly pleasant film to view. 

In regards of cinematic style, Welcome to the Jungle shines brightly, maintaining up with market criteria for a 2017 picture through the use of vfx and production design. As a result, specific creative personnel should be recognized for their contributions to this venture. The movie's soundtrack is particularly noteworthy, providing some thrilling times throughout the movie, contributing to the action/dramatic scenes.

The action of Jumanji went unnoticed for two years, but the game always figures out a method, entangling a young group of enthusiastic "players" in the movie Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. The film, directed by Jake Kasdan, introduces a new generation of moviegoers to the cinematic world of adventure and peril, giving the traditional board game a fresh visual appearance. While the movie lacks the overall excitement and dramatic/ emotional moments that made the previous picture memorable, the film's presentation is entertaining, and the four major actors provide enough chuckles and entertainment value to recommend it.

Personally, I think this film ranged from quite decent to great. It had a few flaws and didn't surpass the previous picture, but it was quite gratifying due to the connection between the four characters. As a result, I would conclude that this picture is both an advised and a must-see for people of all ages. In the end, the film is a modest sequel to a 1990s classic that lacks psychological content but excels in its adventure component. Jumanji, like video games, has evolved to meet the needs of a new generation of viewers. It's up to the player if that's a better match for a current audience or just staying with the old-school nostalgia of the original movie.


Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban



Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the series’ most confident and comfortable translation from printed page to big screen, showcasing the most competent and relaxed directing of the big screen saga. Even after the sequence has concluded, the third film is likely the most visually appealing. The movie's set design is outstanding. Many of the themes had been hinted at in the prior two films, but Prisoner of Azkaban provides the most definite view on what a Harry Potter picture should look like. There's a weird mix of current CGI techniques and vintage aesthetic embellishments at work here.

I believe the movie tries its best to reflect the distinct Britishness of all this magic herein. Despite the actors and locale, there's something distinctly British about the whole thing, whether it's the almost Python-sequel humour of an inflated aunt or the whole concept of the "night bus." Even if the film is still relatively bright and happy, one can sense the evil creeping into the series. There is a slew of spooky and eerie structures at work here, such as the creepy playground where Harry stands for the bus. It never tries to overpower the picture, but it is undeniably present.

There's a lot of ingenuity on display here, as well as an intentional shift away from pseudo-realism and toward a more deliberately stylized manner. Consider the few moments that pass between the instant Harry senses he's been grasped and the moment he's whirled around the enormous swinging tree. Indeed, I believe that Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a film that excels more in the minor details than in the big ones. It nearly functions more as a compilation of events and concepts than as a cohesive narrative.

You'll note that I'm not specifically discussing the screenplay. This is due to the fact that this instalment is quite light on the ground. Despite the fact that the narrative is rather minor, the film lasts for over two hours. That said, I admire how the tale successfully takes a break from the "Voldemort" mega-plot that runs throughout the series. As a result, the plot allows for a more intimate emphasis on Harry himself, with a very clear narrative journey in line and several revelations about his own background to be discovered.

But at the other side, the film uses its relatively long running time to give its actors chance to expand and mature. David Thewlis, who plays Professor Lupin and teaches Defense Against the Dark Arts, is one of the series' better cast performers. The enigma surrounding the guy is quite simple, but I appreciate how well-structured the film is. And, to be fair, given the film's structural flaws, it contains some touching dramatic moments. There's a great scene near the end of the film, for example, where Harry is almost sure that his father is still living.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban isn't the finest in the franchise, but it's one of the better ones, and maybe the nicest and performed. It's clever and a touch humorous, with some simply stunning set design.