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Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones Review

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Theatrical release poster of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones by Drew Struzan.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.… there was Star Wars! I will continue my Star Wars series reviews with the second prequel, Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones! For background knowledge, Star Wars is a film saga of family/sci-fi movies created by the renowned George Lucas. I will be exploring the different aspects of Episode II below.

Plot & Story:

Unrest! Ten years after the Invasion of Naboo, the Galactic Republic is in turmoil. The Separatist Crisis has begun and thousands of star systems have declared their intentions to leave the Republic. At the root of the movement lies former Jedi Knight Count Dooku, planning on overthrowing the Republic.

Politics isn’t the only conflict in the galaxy. Padmé Amidala, the new Senator from Naboo, arrives on Coruscant to vote on the creation of a Grand Army of the Republic. Her starship is attacked and her decoy is killed, escaping with her life. Amidala informs the Jedi that she believes Count Dooku is behind the attack due to her strong stance against the separatists. Jedi Mace Windu and Ki-Adi-Mundi insist that no Jedi, current or former, could take an innocent life, adding he’s a “political idealist, not a murderer.”

We also get to see Anakin Skywalker, grown up, dealing with inner conflict and a tense relationship with his paternalistic master, Obi-Wan Kenobi. They both reunite with Padmé in her penthouse, assigned to guard her from a potential new assassination attempt. The mood is tense as Anakin flirts with Padmé and defies the Jedi Code in front of Obi-Wan.

The second assassination attempt fails and Obi-Wan and Anakin chase the assailant, but before they can get the name of her employer, a bounty hunter with a jetpack kills her with a poison dart. The chase scene here is truly entertaining. The Jedi Council hatches a plan to protect Padmé and to uncover her assailant. Anakin will covertly travel with Padmé to Naboo and defend her there. Obi-Wan will investigate the bounty hunter who hired the assassin.

On Naboo, Anakin and Padmé bond, but it is in vain. Padmé emphasizes that they cannot have a relationship as it is forbidden under the Jedi Code. These scenes definitely suffer from some cheesy dialogue, but ultimately they are enjoyable if you can focus on the story first.

Obi-Wan’s story is even more interesting. He takes the role of a neo-Noir style detective, finding a hidden planet named Kamino where the poison dart was produced. The planet is home to the Kaminoans, a species of cloners who are friendly if you have deep pockets. He discovers that an army has been created at the request of a dead Jedi master at the same time the Republic is in dire need of one. This is highly suspicious. He reports this to the Jedi Council. He speaks to Jango Fett, the bounty hunter, fights with him, and chases him to the planet Geonosis.

On Naboo, Anakin is plagued by dreams of his mother’s death. He informs Padmé he must go save her, despite his duty to protect her. Padmé seems to admire this and consents to go with him to Tatooine, on a mission to save Shmi Skywalker. Anakin tracks her down to a camp of Tusken Raiders who are holding her hostage. His mother dies in his arms, sending him into a fit of rage as he slaughters all the men, women, and children of the camp. Anakin brings his mother back to be buried, breaking down in tears to Padmé, confessing that he’s losing control and he’s not the Jedi he’s meant to be. Padmé feels pity for him and comforts him.

Back on Geonosis, Obi-Wan tracks and spies Count Dooku, Jango Fett, Nute Gunray, and other separatist leaders. He overhears a meeting where they plot to launch a surprise attack on the Republic with newly built battle droids. Their goal is to overwhelm the Jedi and quickly force a surrender.

Obi-Wan returns to his Jedi starfighter, informing the Jedi Council and the Supreme Chancellor of a massive army being built to invade the Republic. The broadcast is interrupted as Obi-Wan is captured by separatist battle droids. The Supreme Chancellor, the Senate, and the Jedi resolve to grant the Chancellor emergency powers, creating a Grand Army of the Republic, led by the Jedi that will invade Geonosis and free Obi-Wan and destroy the droid factory.

Hostage, Obi-Wan is approached by Count Dooku who claims the Republic is controlled by the Sith and that together they can root out this menace. While partially true, this is deception as Dooku is a Sith himself and only desires to turn Obi-Wan to his side. Anakin and Padmé are captured trying to rescue Obi-Wan, but Republic forces touch down and free them. An air, land, and space campaign ensues to defeat the separatists. However, Anakin loses an arm and Count Dooku escapes along with the rest of the separatist leadership. The battle can be considered a tactical victory, but a strategic failure for the Galactic Republic.

The film ends with the reveal that Count Dooku and Sidious (Palpatine) have conspired to create the Clone Army and the war. Dooku even operated under the pseudonym “Tyrannus” when dealing with the Kaminoans. The final shots of the film are a triumphant Palpatine standing over the Clone Army deploying across the stars and Padmé marrying Anakin.

With the Clone Wars already begun, the galaxy is forever transformed.

Music Score:

The music in Episode II was written by the iconic composer John Williams, famously known for creating iconic orchestral scores for classics like Star Wars, Jaws, Indiana Jones, E.T., and Harry Potter. If music could be gold, then John Williams has the Midas touch. My favorite piece from Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones is “Across the Stars.” It plays during key romantic moments between Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala, like when they share their first kiss and when she admits her love for Anakin. The song starts off like a warm hum with an oboe solo, followed by accompanied wind instruments and a harp. It is real. It is emotional. It is beautiful. The most special part of the song in my opinion is when the string orchestra joins in.

Just like Anakin and Padmé’s forbidden love, this song is passionate, strong, and tragic. Playing during pivotal moments and the climax, this love story is perfectly portrayed by “Across the Stars.” Every time I listen to it, I am just taken away by its enchanting quality. The song is truly a work of art.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed watching Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. Between Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones, I would say I am more fond of the latter. The overwhelming themes of romance and forbidden love are more alluring in my opinion, but either way both are amazing films. There is more to come, as I’ll be reviewing the other Star Wars episodes every month, so stay posted! I hope you enjoyed this blog and watch the movie if you haven’t before!

– Sophia B.

Why Rewatching Movies Hit Different As You Grow Up

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As a kid, watching movies is usually only a source of entertainment. You’re just glad to be with your parents in a movie theater munching on some popcorn. You’re not wondering what that joke one of the characters said really meant under the surface or why there’s certain conflicts throughout the movie. As you get older, you have different experiences that teach you why some things are the way they are. This makes watching a movie you found on Netflix that you saw as a kid hit differently. There are two different perspectives watching the same movie. One is a six- year-old viewing the movie with rose colored glasses and with a brain that doesn’t quite understand how the world works yet. The other is a sixteen year old watching with her prescription glasses and the emotional intelligence of a wrinkly old woman. Both watching with a sense of wonder and thrill. It’s just that one version of you is better at looking out for the emotional state of the characters and the message behind the movie. For example, I remember watching my favorite Christmas movie, Home Alone, when I was a little kid. I wasn’t too focused on the plot, rather I was more into the cozy and cheerful vibes from the movie. Yes, I did understand the plot and was on the edge of my seat throughout the movie, but that wasn’t the main thing I was interested in. Recently, I’ve rewatched the movie out of nostalgia. Looking back on the movie, I’ve come to the realization that Kevin’s mother was terrible. It didn’t really click to me how outrageous it is to forget your kid before going on a trip miles from home. As a kid, I thought Kevin simply had his wish come true, to make his family disappear. I didn’t really understand what a hazard it must’ve been to have an 8 year old kid home alone. It truly was a hazard, considering the house got broken into. Kevin’s parents were just lucky enough he was a clever kid and didn’t end up seriously hurt. This isn’t the only movie that feels like this. There are so many more that hit just as hard. It’s like an aha moment. When something didn’t click as a kid, it definitely clicked now. In a way, it’s like connecting with that younger version of yourself. It feels nice remembering the silly thoughts you used to have watching something you didn’t understand. That’s the best part about rewatching old movies. Movies stay the same, but we don’t. That’s the beauty of growing up and becoming your own person.

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace Review

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As an avid movie enthusiast and Star Wars lover, I thought it was best to review the beloved series, starting off with the first prequel, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace! For background knowledge, Star Wars is a film saga of family/sci-fi movies created and directed by the renowned George Lucas. I will be exploring the different aspects of Episode I below.

Plot & Story:

Crisis! The Trade Federation, a powerful economic organization, has blockaded the peaceful planet of Naboo to take control. Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, two space warriors known as Jedi, go to Naboo with the goal of negotiating the end of the blockade and protecting Padmé Amidala, the planet’s queen. Once they get the queen to safety and escape, they find a young enslaved boy named Anakin Skywalker who shows potential as a Jedi. Once they leave the planet, Qui-Gon brings Anakin along for Jedi training because he thinks he is meant to restore balance to the Force. The Force is a supernatural ability that allows users to have powers of telekinesis (the ability to move objects with your mind), sense the future and feelings among other abilities. As the battle against the Trade Federation escalates, the Jedi fight against an enemy warrior named Darth Maul. Subsequently, they arrive on Coruscant, the capital of the Galactic Republic. Queen Amidala appeals to the Senate to end the invasion of her planet, but Senator Palpatine informs her that it is unlikely the Senate will act and the Chancellor is powerless to help. Senator Palpatine advises her to push for a vote of no confidence in the Chancellor, meaning the legislative branch votes to remove and replace the executive. Ultimately, by the end of the film, this leads to the election of Chancellor Palpatine, due to a strong pity vote generated by the invasion of his planet. Next, the queen returns to Naboo to fight back with additional reinforcements. The movie ends with Darth Maul killing Qui-Gon in lightsaber combat, Obi-Wan Kenobi defeating Darth Maul, and Anakin starting his path to become a Jedi.

Music Score:

The music in Episode I was written by the iconic composer John Williams, the man responsible for the legendary Star Wars music in the original three movies. Taking inspiration from the orchestral suite The Planets by Gustav Holst, specifically “Mars, the Bringer of War”, Williams crafted an unforgettable soundtrack. My favorite piece from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is “Duel of the Fates.” It plays during the battle between Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Darth Maul. The song starts quietly and has the effect of making one’s heart race due to its fast-paced nature and dramatic chanting from the choir. The rhythm makes the battle feel emotional and dangerous, marking the turning point in the movie, as it determines whether the two Jedi will defeat Darth Maul. I also have a personal connection to the song because my older brother performed “Duel of the Fates” at Segerstrom Center for the Arts with his district’s honor orchestra in the front row, which explains even more my deep love for this work of art.

Ultimately, I enjoyed watching Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and highly recommend watching the trilogy in the order of episodes I-VI. There is more to come, as I’ll be reviewing the other Star Wars episodes every month, so stay posted! I hope you enjoyed this blog and watch the movie if you haven’t before!

– Sophia B.

Fantastic Mr. Fox

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The first impression I got from watching the quirky, animated stop-motion film “Fantastic Mr. Fox” is that it’s a fun, lighthearted film about clever animals and the angry, vengeful farmers who seek to harm them. The film follows Mr. Fox, an ex-thief, who cannot help himself from returning to his old ways of stealing food, despite the promises made to his wife that he would try to live a safer, more quiet life. When Mr. Fox does finally give in to his wild nature again, his actions put his family and friends at risk and causes chaos to erupt. Even though the film has many laughs and is action-packed, it also is a thoughtful and emotional film, especially concerning family, identity and growing-up.

One of the most powerful elements of the film is the relationship between Ash and his father. Ash spends most of the film wanting to prove to his father that he can live up to his idea of exceptional. However, Ash continually feels like he is being over-looked by his father, especially with the arrival of Kristofferson. Kristofferson is naturally talented and appears to be perfect, everything Ash believes he is not. The comparisons of Ash and Kristofferson cause Ash to feel insecure and believe he will never be good enough in the eyes of his father.

This dynamic of comparing oneself to another person that appears to be superior is particularly relevant to teenagers today. With so many avenues to compare ourselves to others , it is easy to fall into the trap of believing you are inferior. Ash’s frustrations aren’t simply jealousy, it is the fear of never being able to measure up to his father in whatever way he sees fit. His struggles reflect the common pressures teenagers deal with daily, which include figuring out who they are while being compared to everyone around them.

What makes the film “Fantastic Mr. Fox”, so powerful is that it does not suggest that the pursuit of perfection is the ultimate goal. Ash does not become Kristofferson, nor do I think he needs to. Instead, Ash begins to realize that the things that make him different (even the awkward and messy aspects), are the things that provide him with confidence and strength. At the same time, Mr. Fox begins to understand that being “fantastic”, is not necessarily about standing out above all others, but rather about providing for those who depend on you.

Ultimately, the film presents that growing-up is not about finding someone new to become, but instead finding your own sense of self and accepting yourself for who you already are. For teenagers dealing with the pressure of expectations, comparisons, and complex relationships with their parents, “Fantastic Mr. Fox”, provides a gentle reminder that one’s identity is not something earned, but rather something that grows as you mature.

Review: Kill Bill (Volumes 1 & 2)

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Kill Bill (Volumes 1 and 2) is a series of action/thriller movies directed by the renowned Quentin Tarantino. After watching Volumes 1 and 2 of this cult classic twice, I’ve decided to thoroughly rate the movies based on two aspects.

Plot & Story:

The movies’ premise is that a pregnant woman known as “The Bride” used to be a former assassin, but gave up her job for a normal life. Her former lover, Bill, and his posse of assassins attempt to murder her on her wedding day. Four years later, she wakes up from a coma, determined to get revenge on all of them. They made her lose her unborn child, her whole wedding party, and four years of her life. After making a hit list of everyone involved in the massacre, she gets her justice and ends her enemies. At the end of Kill Bill Volume 2, The Bride finally arrives at her last destination, Bill’s house. There she finds her little girl with Bill, who kept her safe all along. However, she knows what she has to do. Bill and The Bride battle each other, but in the end, The Bride wins and gets to take her daughter with her. I would rate the plot and story a solid nine out of ten because of the action and emotional aspects.

Musical Score:

The musical score of Kill Bill is masterful and I’d say it is one of the greatest film soundtracks. Each song plays with your emotions, making you feel fear, suspense, and excitement. My two favorite songs from the soundtrack are “The Lonely Shepherd” by Gheorghe Zamfir and “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” sung by Nancy Sinatra. “The Lonely Shepherd” is the iconic flute song from Kill Bill. It plays during key moments, especially in emotionally significant scenes that involve Bill. “Bang Bang” symbolizes The Bride’s past trauma and betrayal, which were the main reasons she went on her revenge quest. I would rate this chef’s kiss musical score a ten out of ten.

Overall, Kill Bill Volume 2 is my favorite movie. I’d say that Kill Bill Volume 1 has more action and Volume 2 has more emotional depth and character development. I hope you enjoyed this blog and watch the movies if you haven’t before!

– Sophia B.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Crimes of Grindelwald

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In the fictional movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, we are first introduced with a scene of Grindelwald (an evil wizard who want to go to war with the muggles) in jail being transported to Europe to face trial for his crimes. It turned out that this wasn’t actually him, and he apparated (teleported) to the flying carriage and killed all of the people transporting him. Thats how he freed himself. I think that fooling the authorities with someone who looks like him was a very smart plan. A couple months later, Newt Scammander (MC) gets called into the ministry to appeal his international travel ban. But the catch was that he had to help the ministry catch Credence, a powerful obcurial, before Grindelwald does. Meanwhile Tina Goldstein is working on this case and gets stopped by a man named Yusuf Kama because he believes Credence is his distant relative. Newt Scammander tries to save her and gets captured as well. They escape because one of Newt’s animals steals the key for the cell after Yusuf passes out from a water dragon parasite. After escaping, they are on their way to stop Grindelwald and save Credence. I really enjoy the role that magical creatures play in the movie. I rate this a 5/5.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

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The Fantastic Beasts series is my favorite movie series for many reason. The main reason why is because it is in the same universe as Harry Potter, but is around 50~60 years prior and has my favorite character: Dumbledore. He is one of the powerful wizards of all time. In the first of the trilogy, the main character Newt Scammander goes to America to release a magical species called the Thunderbird in Arizona. He was transporting animals, which is illegal. I really like how this movie and this franchise is centered around animals and how they are not cold-hearted creatures but kind creatures with quirks and can even be a companion. The truth is that he first landed in New York to work on a special mission to help Dumbledore stop an evil wizard named Grindelwald from finding an Obscurial. The special thing about Newt Scammander is that he owns a magical suitcase that has a zoo-like area inside. That is where he keeps his animals. He cares a lot about animals and can sometimes even talk to them. A fact about him is that he went to Hogwarts and was a Hufflepuff. To learn more about his journey you can watch the movies or read the books. Thanks for reading!

Mob Psycho 100 Review

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Genuinely, WHAT is up with psychics and identity crises in anime? Is it just me? Not complaining, though.

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Mob Psycho 100 is, if anything, the strangest and best show I’ve ever had the privilege to watch. The show has an extremely unique animation style and an even more uncommon soundtrack, with both being clearly overshadowed by the non-archetypal, deep-yet-seemingly-unserious, and brilliantly-written characters who constantly subvert expectations and grow in ways that feel both bizarre and deeply human. Like, have you ever seen an anime with green outline art? Green?

While the show is genuinely hilarious at times, please, please, please don’t be fooled by the (if I must admit) goofy-looking art style and the comedy hashtag. Behind every joke is a bigger tear-jerker waiting to be unearthed and an even greater lesson to be learned. I’d be lying if I said this show didn’t teach me some of the biggest lessons I’ve ever learned in life.

Mob Psycho 100 (TV Series 2016–2022) - IMDb

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Review/discussion about: Mob Psycho 100 | The Chuuni Corner
Shigeo Kageyama | Mob

Shigeo Kageyama, otherwise known as just ‘Mob’, looks no different than an average middle school boy who has absolutely no game (sorry, Mob). However, beneath his unassuming appearance and kind demeanor are intense, powerful psychic powers that he’s had since he was born. To keep from losing total control of his incredible power, Mob has grown into a young man who lives under constant emotional restraints– never angry, passive, and always surpressing his emotional burdens. He doesn’t have many friends and is embarrassingly weak with low stamina (with powers suppressed), and generally has no direction for the upcoming high school years ahead.

In order to learn more about his psychic powers and identity, Mob, since he was in elementary school, has worked as an assistant to Arataka Reigen, a con man and self-proclaimed psychic. Reigen Arataka is a businessman, liar, fake psychic, and most importantly, Mob’s best friend. He’s the owner of Spirits and Such Consultation Office and exorcises spirits with Mob (Mob is the one who does the actual exorcising). Although Mob is clearly more powerful (not to mention the fact that he’s the actual psychic), he sees Reigen as his master—someone who teaches him how to live as a kind, grounded human being, not as someone inherently ‘better’ than others just because of his abilities. In a weird way, even though Reigen constantly lies to everyone in his life, his genuine advice to Mob carries surprising depth and speaks to the audience in a way that feels personal and strangely comforting. I won’t spoil much about his character, but truly, their student-teacher relationship is one of the best I’ve ever seen. Even when viewed separately, I don’t think I’ve ever encountered characters quite like them.

Mob Psycho 100" Self-Proclaimed Psychic: Reigen Arataka ~And Mob~ (TV Episode 2016) - IMDb
(left to right) Mob, Reigen Arataka

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Mob Psycho 100 is, in a nutshell, half the best fighting scenes you’ll ever see (they lock in on the animation for all fight scenes, I swear) and half deep identity and character exploration, especially for Mob. The truth is, we’re all capable of change– change that helps us grow and see the world in a new light. This show is the epitome of that truth, even going one step further and teaching us how lucky we are to have people around us who help us grow.

Mob Psycho 100 Announces Series Finale 'Graduation' Event - ComicBook.com

Everyone has something going on in their life, and although how we choose to respond to our own issues is eventually up to ourselves, the most important fact is that there are people to support you along the way. You may not realize it right now, but eventually, there will be moments where you’ll sit there with people and think “man, I’m so happy right now”. I’ve come to learn this lesson after rewatching this show so many years after my first watch.

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Each and every single character in this show has their own form of struggles while navigating through life. Even though psychic powers seem to be a decently regular occurrence in their world and clearly not in ours, many viewers find at least one character relatable in the sense that they understand their worries and fears. Sometimes, even the characters’ actions might seem to ring a bell. They laugh, worry, make mistakes, make even bigger mistakes, before laughing about it all in the end. Quite literally, a main theme in the anime is the word ‘improvement’. After watching, I found myself wondering a simple yet complicated question: What do I want to do right now?

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What do you want to do?

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Okay, we’re out of the heavy stuff! The show in itself is pure comedic gold. All the jokes are insanely original and require context, which in my opinion, is the best form of a good joke. It’s like the TikTok comments section but anime form.

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As for the manga, I’ll start by saying that the art style is, well,

…right.

I’ll leave the description up to you.

I made a panel from the manga into a wallpaper. : r/Mobpsycho100

It’s certainly unique. But that’s also what makes it so enjoyable to read. The original manga was written and created by One, who admitted themselves that they honestly suck at drawing yet still wanted to create a manga with their story in mind. However, Mob Psycho 100’s manga has a strange appeal through the simplistic art style itself, as seen in its fast rise to popularity over the years, giving it the well-deserved anime adaptation in July of 2016. From there, Mob Psycho has continued to grow in popularity up to this day with numerous stage plays, collaborations, and even a live-action adaptation.

As always, the manga provides more small interactions and details for each character. However, and this is another great thing about Mob Psycho, the anime studio Bones created the anime adaptation with a lot of intent and budget, therefore, they included all of the important and highlighted moments/scenes from the manga in the anime. Which (it shouldn’t be, but) is quite rare. I personally love both, but solely watching the anime is a great option as well.

If you love The Disastrous Life of Saiki K or One-Punch Man, this show is definitely for you. I’d say think 100x deeper than Saiki K but 100x more unserious than One Punch Man.

Mob Psycho 100' Season 3 New Key Visual : r/anime

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I don’t know what to say. Mob Psycho 100 is, in my opinion, one of the best works I’ve ever seen. Contrary to what people often hear, it actually takes a lot to not judge something by its cover, anime included. So I won’t ask you to not judge this anime by its cover. But hey, I’m hoping that at the very least, this review can help you see Mob Psycho in a new light and that you learned something new about one of my favorite shows.

Now, your final question will probably be, what is up with the percentage sign? Well, throughout the entire anime, there is a percentage that appears flat out on the screen every couple of minutes, starting and going up from 0%. What it represents, however, I’m actually not going to tell you.

Yeah, it’s a cliffhanger. Sorry. I hate those. But how else should I get you to watch it?

Get back to me whenever you figure it out, okay?

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Captain America: Brave New World

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Captain America: Brave New World is currently the newest Marvel movie. The movie follows the journey of Sam Wilson, who is the newly appointed Captain America. Wilson tries to live up to the title he has but struggles as a world-altering event are going on. The movie has a great plot that has you questioning what is happening and beautiful action scenes that will put you on the edge of your seat. Rated PG-13 this movie is a good choice to watch with your family.

At the beginning of the movie, we get introduced to many of the characters and the main problem in the movie. This problem is that a genius named Samual Sterns is trying to make the world go against each other. Using his high intelligence, Sterns manipulates others into doing his dirty work, leading countries to the brink of war. This leaves Captain America to bring peace to the world. By the end of the film, Wilson is able to prove himself and save the world from a global disaster.

Captain America: Brave New World is a great choice to watch. The movie had a mysterious plot that left questions as you watched the movie, but got answered as the movie progressed. Another great attribute is the cinematic fight scenes consisting of battles in the sky and on the ground. This provides a sense of thrill and engagement. On the other hand, whenever there wasn’t an action scene I was busy daydreaming. The film really struggles when it comes to entertaining the audience when there isn’t a scene that involves fighting. Overall, this movie is worth the watch even though there may be moments that are boring and long.

In conclusion, the new Captain America movie is not a must-watch, but certainly is worth your time. While this movie may have some boring aspects, I believe the positives of this film outweigh the negatives. In my opinion, the fantastic plot and the well-illustrated action scenes are some of the best I’ve seen all year. Even though there may be some dull parts of the movie such as boring scenes, I still recommend for everyone to watch it, especially if you want to spend some valuable time with your family.

-Matthew R.

Jurassic World

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Overall this is a great movie, here’s why: Firstly, this movie introduces the coolest hybrid dinosaur in my opinion which is called the Indominus Rex. It can camouflage and hide itself from thermal cameras. This was how it tricked the workers into thinking that it was gone. When the workers come to check if it is still there, the Indominus Rex ambushes them and they escape by opening the cage door.

The Indominus escapes after this and wreaks havoc wherever it goes. It killed a lot of the park’s dinosaurs. It turned out that the reason it was doing this was because it was hunting for sport. This is not usual predator behavior, which showed how evil it was. It’s abilities and intelligence really makes it the coolest dinosaur showed in the franchise. In my opinion, the best.

The coolest scene in the movie was when the T. Rex and the I. Rex fight. The T. Rex is being helped by Owen’s Velociraptors. Owen is one of the workers at Jurassic Park who trains Velociraptors. The I. Rex is still winning the fight, but is cornered next to the lagoon. Out of nowhere, the Mosasaur comes and bites on to the Indominus, dragging it into the depths of the lagoon. I really loved this part since it showed how good always beats evil.

I really recommend this movie and I give it a 5/5.

Jurassic World, both the ebook and film, can be checked out from the Mission Viejo Public Library.