You People (2023)

Title: You People
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 57 minutes
Release Date: January 27, 2023
Genre(s): Comedy, Romance
Production Co.:Khalabo Ink Society
Director: Kenya Barris
Starring: Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy


Who would I recommend this to?
Those looking for a different kind of RomCom.

What is this about?
An interracial couple face problems when introducing their parents.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever you have two hours and wanna watch something.

Where does it take place?
Los Angeles, California.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I was getting my hair done and she said it was good.

How did I like this?
It was funny and definitely touches on some relatable topics for me as a biracial person. Although at times the jokes and tensions feel forced, like they were trying really hard to make a point.

Have you seen You People? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Morbius (2022)

Title: Morbius
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1 hour 44 minutes
Release Date: April 1, 2022
Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi
Production Co.: Marvel Entertainment
Director: Daniel Espinosa
Starring: Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona


Who would I recommend this to?
I don't know, honestly.

What is this about?
A doctor trying to cure his own illness but things go wrong.

When would be a good time to watch this?
On a 5 hour flight.

Where does it take place?
New York.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I was on a 5 hour flight.

How did I like this?
I know everyone hates this movie, but I actually liked it. Yes, I think Jared Leto is hott, but whatever. I thought this movie was interesting. Sure, the special effects were kinda bad, but the story kept me interested.

Have you seen Morbius? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Bullet Train (2022)

Title: Bullet Train
Rating: R
Run Time: 2 hours 7 minutes
Release Date: August 5, 2022
Genre(s): Action, Comedy
Production Co.: 57North
Director: David Leitch
Starring: Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson


Who would I recommend this to?
Anyone looking for something different.

What is this about?
Assassins on a train.

When would be a good time to watch this?
On a 5 hour flight. Or anytime really.

Where does it take place?
On the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto.

Why did I decide to watch this?
My mom told me to.

How did I like this?
This movie was utterly bizarre yet kept me hooked. I am a total sucker for short timelines in movies/books, and this is just the 2 hour train ride and all the wackiness that takes place there. It's action packed and funny. It was more bloody than I anticipated, but not overly gory.

Have you seen Bullet Train? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?