Moonshot (2022)

Title: Moonshot
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1 hour 44 minutes
Release Date: March 31, 2022
Genre(s): Romance, Sci-Fi
Production Co.: New Line Cinema
Director: Christopher Winterbauer
Starring: Lana Condor, Cole Sprouse, Zach Braff


Who would I recommend this to?
RomCom fans.

What is this about?
After their significant others get settled on Mars, two students concoct a plan to tag along and be together again! But fall for each other instead, obviously.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Anytime is a good time for space romance.

Where does it take place?
Space, on the way to Mars in 2049.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It looked super adorable. I like Lana Condor. SPACE!

How did I like this?
It was a ton of fun! Highly improbable and erratic, but charming. It was not at all what I was expecting, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I want to go to Mars. Not for love. Just for fun.

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

Four Christmases (2008)

Title: Four Christmases
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1 hour 28 minutes
Release Date: November 26, 2008
Genre(s): Comedy, Romance
Production Co.: New Line Cinema
Director: Seth Gordon
Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Vince Vaughn, Mary Steenburgen


Who would I recommend this to?
Anyone who likes Vince Vaughn's brand of RomCom.

What is this about?
A happily unmarried couple spends Christmas with each of their parents and learns a lot about each other.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Christmastime.

Where does it take place?
Around San Francisco.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I like Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon and had totally forgotten that this movie existed.

How did I like this?
I know I would have liked this even more if I had watched it when it first came out, but I still fully enjoyed it! I was excited to see a couple who was perfectly happy not getting married or having kids, just being together. But of course the plot has to turn serious when one of them changes their mind. Why can't couples just be happy being together without all the extras?!

The chaotic family visits were a lot of fun though!

Have you seen Four Christmases? What did you think?
If not would you watch it?

8-Bit Christmas (2021)

Title: 8-Bit Christmas
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hour 37 minutes
Release Date: November 25, 2021
Genre(s): Comedy
Production Co.: New Line Cinema
Director: Michael Dowse
Starring: Winslow Fegley, Neil Patrick Harris, Steve Zahn


Who would I recommend this to?
Children of the '80s and '90s who um...don't mind dog death "jokes" (no actual death).

What is this about?
Nostalgia. A man tells his daughter about the Christmas where he just wanted a Nintendo.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Around Christmas, of course.

Where does it take place?
Chicago, Illinois.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Nintendo.

How did I like this?
It automatically loses points because there was no reason to fake kill the dog and then discuss the dog dying like it's a joke. Then continue discussing it as a plot point. NO! They easily could have just broken the TV and had that be the big drama. I'm glad the dog wasn't dead though, but still injured.

Other than that, the nostalgia factor was strong with this one. Nintendo and Cabbage Patch.

Have you seen 8-Bit Christmas? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Snakes on a Plane (2006)

Title: Snakes on a Plane
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Release Date: August 18, 2006
Genre(s): Action, Suspense
Production Co.: New Line Cinema
Director: David R. Ellis
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Julianna Margulies, Nathan Phillips


Who would I recommend this to?
Me.

What is this about?
A witness to a murder's plane is hijacked by venomous snakes!

When would be a good time to watch this?
Immediately, if you've never seen it or haven't seen it in a while.

Where does it take place?
A plane over the Pacific.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Snakes.

How did I like this?
This is one of the most fun movies EVER. I was 100% obsessed when it first came out, which should surprise no one. Agent Flynn's monologue is the most epic piece of literature ever recited and I'm not being ironic. SLJ is iconic.

I just hate Mary Kate (dog) getting eaten, which is why I can't rate it higher.

Have you seen Snakes on a Plane? What did you think?
It not, would you watch it?

 

Blast from the Past (1999)

Title: Blast from the Past
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1 hour 52 minutes
Release Date: February 12, 1999
Genre(s): Romance, Comedy
Production Co.: New Line Cinema
Director: High Wilson
Starring: Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverston, Christopher Walken


Who would I recommend this to?
'90s lovers!

What is this about?
A man raised in a bomb shelter goes to the surface for the first time to find a wife.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Date night, slumber party, any relaxing evening.

Where does it take place?
Los Angeles.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I was obsessed with this movie as a kid.

How did I like this?
This movie is super adorable! I definitely don't think some of the jokes have aged well, but the overall movie still holds up.  It's cheesy and funny and quirky and sweet.

Have you seen Blast from the Past? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Hairspray (2007)

Title: Hairspray
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hour 57 minutes
Release Date: July 20, 2007
Genre(s): Musical, Romance
Production Co.: New Line Cinema
Director: Adam Shankman
Starring: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky


Who would I recommend this to?
Everyone who likes musicals, even just a little bit.

What is this about?
Overcoming prejudice through dance!

When would be a good time to watch this?
All the time.

Where does it take place?
Baltimore. There's a whole song about it.

Why did I decide to watch this?
When it first came out because it was a musical. Now because it's one of the best musicals.

How did I like this?
I am obsessed with this movie. From the opening song to the closing song, everything is A+++.

There's an excellent plot and subplots and romances(s) and singing and dancing and Zac Efron. And I need that shower curtain dress Amanda Bynes is wearing at the end. I'm pretty sure this movie and that dress kicked off my obsession with vintage and retro fashion.

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

New Year's Eve (2011)

Title: New Year's Eve
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1 hour 58 minutes
Release Date: December 9, 2011
Genre(s): Romance, Drama
Production Co.: New Line Cinema
Director: Garry Marshall
Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Biel, Ashton Kutcher


Who would I recommend this to?
People who like roooomance.

What is this about?
A bunch of couples with different situations on New Year's Eve.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Around the end of the year.

Where does it take place?
New York City.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Apparently I have seen this before. I didn't know that I did, but then I saw Jon Bon Jovi and it all came back to me. I have no idea when I saw it though.

How did I like this?
Despite it completely slipping my mind, I did enjoy this movie a lot. There's a ton of variety in the story-lines and characters, so even if you don't care about some characters, there's plenty of others to keep you entertained.

My one issue, which is nitpicky, is that Ingrid's "resolutions" are a bucket list. Her scenes are some of my favorites, but those are not New Year Resolutions.

Have you seen New Year's Eve? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Elf (2003)

Title: Elf
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hour 37 minutes
Release Date: November 7, 2003
Genre(s): Fantasy, Comedy
Production Co.: New Line Cinema
Director: Jon Favreau
Starring: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart


Who would I recommend this to?
Anyone who needs some holiday cheer.

What is this about?
Buddy just found out that he's adopted and not really an elf, so he heads to NYC to find his father.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Christmas season.

Where does it take place?
New York City.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I saw it when it first came out and could not remember a single thing other than "Santa! I know him!" and "You sit on a throne of lies."

How did I like this?
It's cute! I was nervous that I'd hate it, but I do not! It's awkwardly hilarious and heartwarming.

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

The Babysitter (2017)

Title: The Babysitter
Rating: TV-MA
Run Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Release Date: October 13, 2017
Genre(s): Horror
Production Co.: New Line Cinema
Director: McG
Starring: Judah Lewis, Samara Weaving, Robbie Amell


Who would I recommend this to?
Wimps like me, who love Halloween but can't do "real" Horror films.

What is this about?
Loser boy who still has a babysitter, whom he is in love with, discovers that she's a devil-worshiping killer.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever you have a little over an hour for some entertainment.

Where does it take place?
Somewhere in America. I'm assuming California because there was a possible In-n-Out reference.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It was on Netflix and my mom vetted it for me.

How did I like this?
I was shocked at the amount of blood and gore, but the actual story was quite fun and entertaining. It wastes no time! And it definitely left me guessing and nervous.

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