Tudz Movie Review

“Let’s kick some bottom.”

Johnny English Strikes Again is an action comedy movie, sequel to Johnny English Reborn (2011). It stars Rowan Atkinson, Ben Miller, Olga Kurylenko and Emma Thompason. The film follows titular MI7 agent who is called into action when all other undercover operatives of MI7 has been compromised in a cyber attack.

The film follows Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson), a supremely proud and confident yet incompetent spy. His actions are clueless and thoughtless but somehow, all the pieces fall in place for him to save the day. He was called upon by the Prime Minister who’s MI7 agents around the world have all been compromised. English comes out of retirement as a teacher in a boarding school in England. The Prime Minister (Emma Thompson) is desperate to discover who the culprit is with the cyber attacks had no choice but to rely on English old school ways. English picks up his sidekick Bough (Ben Miller) who had been forgotten at the desk. They both venture through France on a vintage Aston Martin, going undercover as waiters with french accents and of course, causing havoc in the restaurant along the way.

This movie provided a few cheap laughs along the way. With Atkinson’s superfluous acting and the on going premise of him being an incompetent spy yet things working out for him works well, but this has dragged out for a bit too long. Let’s hope this is the last of Johnny English.

Recommendation

Cheap laughs and wanting to see Rowan Atkinson in action. This is for you. One and a half hours for slapstick humour which has been done or performed better in previous Johnny English films.

Score: 5.5/10

“I see this spark in you. It’s amazing. What ever you choose to do with it, you’ll be great.”

Into the Spider-Verse is a computer animated superhero movie based on Marvel Comics Spiderman. This is the first animated feature film in the Spider-man franchise and I really hope there will be more. It is set in a shared multiverse which has alternate universes. The movie follows a teenage boy, Miles Morales, who becomes Spiderman of his reality and crosses paths with five other spidermans from alternate dimensions to stop a threat for all realities.

It all starts where he was accidentally bitten by a radioactive spider and Miles starts to experience changes. Retracing his steps to the underground where he was bitten, he discovers Spider Man attempting to stop the crime boss Kingpin. He encounters an older version of Spiderman and asks for his mentorship as they band together and discover four other “Spider people”. They all understand they must work together as a team to defeat Kingpin and return to their own respective universe. Miles struggles with a steep learning curve to be Spiderman, but the characters are so distinct and bounce of each other’s banter and draw from their strengths which makes this movie so intriguing and encapsulating.

This movie brings new life and a refreshing feel to the superhero movie industry. It is a great family movie, appealing to all ages and filled with teachable and life lessons. The plot is fast-paced with an old school vibe where the voice actors are equally awesome in their respective roles. The CGI are on point and your eyes will be glued to the screen the entire time.The soundtrack music for the movie, especially Sunflower by Post Malone and Swae Lee really hit it home for me. The caliber and usage of the music was on point in every way. Enough said with the praises.

Recommendations

Great family movie. You should definitely watch this movie. One of the most refreshing and engaging movies I’ve watched in a while. Two hours well spent. Watch it.

Score: 9/10

Alien Warfare was released out on Netflix from April 5th, 2019.  It is a sci-fi action movie with a low budget production and can even be considered a spoof. The movie revolves around a team of Navy seals investigate a mysterious science outpost only to have come into combat with formidable alien soldiers.

There seems to be an 80’s vibe to the movie. It consisted of one female character Isabella (Larissa Andrade) with a cliche and stereotypical back story and look to its character. Furthermore, when the formidable aliens appeared, I was quite disappointed. The visual felt like they were wearing cardboard boxes which was painted in black. If were you go for a cosplaying look, it would’ve worked quite well.

The action scenes were quite unrealistic and atrocious. They were badly staged and acted. Their weapons look laughable. Enough said. I honestly did not enjoy the movie at all. I didn’t even know why I watched it.

Recommendations

I honestly did not enjoy the movie at all. I didn’t even know why I watched it. It was so bad, yet so good in its own sense. Don’t waste your time on this movie.

Score: 2/10

“Big Brother isn’t watching you!”

Cube is a drama, mystery and sci-fi movie, directed by Vincezo Natali and stars Nicole De Bore, Maurice Dean Wint, David Hewlett etc. The movie revolves around 6 complete strangers with varying personalities and characteristic who are put into a cube, much like a Rubik’s cube. Not having any recollections of their recent memories, they band together in an attempt to escape a seemingly endless maze containing deadly traps.

This low budget film was actually well made considering all the factors. There was elements of suspense and problem solving which encapsulates the audience’s attention. Initially, it was a bit confusing and slow to follow the plot but it picks up as more character developments happens. The contrast between cooperation and conflict emerges as venture their way towards the perhaps exit, each respective characters learn about their strengths and their failings.

There isn’t much more to say. If you love drama, gore and problem solving. Take a peek into this movie.

Recommendations

For a low budget film, it was surprisingly gripping to watch. If you fancy some gore, some problem solving and betrayal. This is 1.5 hour long movie is for you.

Score 6.5/10