It’s been 110+ degrees here and I’ve been hiding in places with A/C because I’m trying to avoid an electric bill for $47K next month. This means lots of time at the library and movie theater. Luckily a couple of good movies are playing.
Photo: Jonathan Prime
I’ve seen Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again twice now and laughed both times, cried both times. I found it better than the first because it resonates more emotionally and deals with slightly more complex issues.
My second viewing was at an uncrowded matinee so I got up and danced in the aisle and surprisingly wasn’t kicked out by theater employees. If you need a burst of joy (who doesn’t?) and a dash of Colin Firth (again, who doesn’t), I highly recommend seeing it. Best to go in knowing as little as possible and just let the sunshine and music wash over you.
Photo: Paramount Pictures
Mission: Impossible–Fallout is also quite entertaining. The action is breathtaking and so visceral, if you wear your Fitbit while watching, you might see a million steps recorded afterward.
The death-defying stunts provide an adrenaline rush you get to experience while safe in your seats. The plot is a bit confusing (lots of physics…or something) but it doesn’t matter. The acting is good and there’s even a softer side to Ethan Hunt. This is the rare franchise that has improved as it ages.
Which movies have you enjoyed recently?
1 Comment
Eirego
July 27, 2018 at 11:21 amSaw Mamma Mia 2 and loved it, too. Did you stay after all the credits for that tag? Not as great as some of the Marvel franchise tags, but it did make me chuckle.
Looking forward to the new Mission Impossible. I’ve read nothing but the greatest of reviews.
Also on my radar:
Christopher Robin
The Spy Who Dumped Me (for no other reason than Kate McKinnon)