KID’S TAKE ON MOVIES
Wow. Just, wow. Marvel Cinematic Universe has been building up to this movie for 10 years, and Avengers: Infinity War is glorious.
All I can say is that you will not be expecting what happens. It left me screaming inside. I still cannot believe it.
The storyline is about the Avengers and their allies needing to team up to stop the titan Thanos from collecting the Infinity Stones and destroying half the universe.
Because all the Marvel characters are finally coming together, Marvel fans will obviously be excited.
And when basically every single character appears on-screen, the theater erupts into claps and screams of joy. I always love it when a studio or company can make people feel such excitement for their characters. It’s just really cool.
This movie features lots of different locations that the characters travel to. I must admit, some of these locations are absolutely gorgeous and others, totally desolate but still incredible.
I love the shots in space and on different planets, especially the snowy planet that Thanos goes to at one point. In fact, the whole movie looks fantastic. Everything — the costumes, the camera angles, the scale, the special effects — is fantastic! I was so invested in the visuals the entire time.
Also, let’s be honest — this is Marvel. We all expect this movie to be absolutely hilarious. And it is. No surprises there.
I laughed so hard at Iron Man and Doctor Strange arguing, Star Lord being jealous of Thor and basically all of Spider Man and Drax’s dialogue. Comedy always seems to be Marvel’s greatest strength. The writing, in general, is fantastic. I love the interactions these characters have, even the dramatic moments. That’s coming from someone who usually hates dramatic moments because I hate being sad at the movie theater.
This is a superhero movie, so obviously there are some pretty cool action scenes. Probably my favorite is a huge fight in Wakanda. The fight is absolutely massive and straight-up amazing. The shots and the way the characters work together are just glorious. I felt so immersed in all the action.
Because this movie is connected to the other movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there is the possible question about whether you need to have seen all the other movies in order to understand this one. I would recommend that you watch some of the previous movies and brush up on your Marvel characters before you go, just to be ready.
I give this movie 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, as it gets pretty dark.
Truth or Dare isa new thriller that has the audience questioning their real abilities and intentions behind the fun-filled game. I am a huge fan of horror and thriller films and was so excited to see the amazing acting and suspense behind this work. This film offers jumpscares and second guessing and is loads of fun to watch with friends.
Olivia (Lucy Hale) and a couple of her college friends take a trip to Mexico for a final getaway before graduation. Little did they know it would turn into something more.
While there, they meet a stranger who convinces Olivia to play a harmless, fun game of Truth or Dare with the others.
The game starts and so does chaos, which follows the group back to their hometown, releasing all their deepest and darkest secrets.
The rules are quite simple, but fearful: Tell the truth or die; do the dare or die. No one gets out alive if you don’t play by the rules. Or do they?
Growing up, my friends and I always played Truth or Dare at sleepovers. This movie made me question what secrets we all hide in this game. If the consequences were real, such as they are in this film, how would we react?
My favorite part of this film is how I was able to somewhat relate to the characters. They are all teens, as am I. So, it really had me feeling as if I was in their shoes and made me question what I have done in order to survive. I adore the cast because each one has something to offer to the character they play.
The message in this film is about being honest with your friends and family and to trust one another in any circumstance. Olivia and her friends are torn apart toward the beginning of the film, due to their beliefs about whether or not the game was real. Once their eyes are opened, they work together in hopes of beating the game and surviving.
I rate this film 4 out of 5 stars. It has a great storyline, cast and cinematography. I recommend it for ages 13 to 18, and I recommend watching it with a group of friends to really get the full effect.