The Perfection (2018)

Title: The Perfection
Rating: MA
Run Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Release Date: September 20, 2018
Genre(s): Suspense, LGBTQ+
Production Co.: Capstone Film Group
Director: Richard Shephard
Starring: Allison Williams, Logan Browning, Steven Weber


Who would I recommend this to?
People who like WTF-type movies that keep you on the edge of your seat. Fans of nonlinear storytelling.

What is this about?
Charlotte and Lizzie are the best cellists from their former music school, but can there really be two bests...

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever you're in the mood for something weird. Maybe not at night though, since there are some jumps. Or maybe that adds to the experience for you....

Where does it take place?
Mostly in Shanghai.

Why did I decide to watch this?
My friend was doing my hair. It was new on Netflix, so she put it on.

How did I like this?
Seriously, WTF. The word we both used to describe it was "crazy." Once we thought we knew what was going on, something else would happen and throw us off! It was one insanity after another!

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

Reflections on Blogging From A to Z Challenge

Well, that was fun!

I discovered the Blogging From A to Z April Challenge several years ago when I was a book blogger, but I never participated until now. And I survived! I also completed my personal goal of watching 24 new-to-me movies in order to cover the 26 needed.

For next year, I plan on joining again, but I'm thinking about reviewing series instead of movies! That would be a huge (but likely super fun) undertaking! I wouldn't force myself to watching all 100 episodes of something if I wasn't into it, but I'm sure I'll get hooked into binging plenty.

We'll see how I manage my time. It might be series. It might be movies again. Or maybe a mix. I just know that I want to do it again!

Zoom (2015)

Title: Zoom
Rating: TV-MA
Run Time: 1 hour 36 minutes
Release Date: September 11, 2015
Genre(s): Drama
Production Co.: Rhombus Media
Director: Pedro Morelli
Starring: Tyler Labine, Alison Pill, Michael Eklund


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of quirky movies.

What is this about?
Emma is drawing a comic about Edward, who's filming a movie about Michelle, who is writing a novel about Emma, who is...

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever you feel like killing time with a short movie.

Where does it take place?
Canada and Brazil.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I needed a Z for A to Z Blogging!

How did I like this?
"It has lesbians; that's always hot."

I liked it! It was super weird and ridiculous and just interesting. I mean, Emma's comic, Edward's movie, and Michelle's novel don't make any sense whatsoever, but it was interesting how each one affected the life of the one they're writing/drawing/filming about.

The ending was awful! But it worked within the context! I had a feeling that would happen! But I want to know what happened with the cocaine!

Have you seen Zoom? What did you think?

If not, would you watch it?

You Get Me (2017)

Title: You Get Me
Rating: TV-MA
Run Time: 1 hour 29 minutes
Release Date: June 23, 2017
Genre(s): Suspense
Production Co.: Awesomeness Films
Director: Brent Bonacorso
Starring: Bella Thorne, Halston Sage, Taylor John Smith


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of dark movies and suspense.

What is this about?
Tyler meets Holly and they spend a weekend together during the summer. Then she moves to be with him, but he has a girlfriend. Holly still believes that they belong together....

When would be a good time to watch this?
Maybe not when it's dark. It's not a horror movie, but there's a few jumps.

Where does it take place?
Sunny, smoggy Los Angeles!

Why did I decide to watch this?
I needed a Y for A to Z Blogging Challenge, and I'm a huge fan of fictional stalkers. If I can't have you, no one can!!!

How did I like this?
I really enjoyed it! Holly is clearly disturbed and Tyler is just a nice guy who made a mistake and now everyone around him is paying for it. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time! What is Holly going to do next?!

Have you seen You Get Me? What did you think?

If not, would you watch it?

X-Men (2000)

Title: X-Men
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1 hour 44 minutes
Release Date: July 14, 2000
Genre(s): Sci-Fi
Production Co.: Twentieth Century Fox
Director: Bryan Singer
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen


Who would I recommend this to?
Sci-Fi Fans. Action movie fans. Sookie Stackhouse admirers.

What is this about?
Human evolution. Superhumans. Explosions.

When would be a good time to watch this?
When you need a little action in your life! Maybe date night?

Where does it take place?
Future America. Specifically, New York.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I remember watching the X-Men cartoon all the time as a kid, and I remember remembering that every time another movie was added to this series. Yet, I never watched any of them.

How did I like this?
It was fun! I was expecting action and excitement, but there were some unexpected humorous and heartfelt moments as well. I also thought this was a superhero movie, but it's not, which I liked. It's just superhumans doing superhuman things, rather than specifically setting out to save the world.

The special effects are kind of cheesy though. But I think that has more to do with age rather than them being bad. The technology is 20 years old, sooo...

I'm definitely left wanting more! Thankfully, there's plenty of movies to give an X for the A to Z Blogging Challenge for years to come!

Have you seen X-Men? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Wreck-It Ralph (2012)

Title: Wreck-It Ralph
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hour 41 minutes
Release Date: November 2, 2012
Genre(s): Animation
Production Co.: Walt Disney Pictures
Director: Rich Moore
Starring: John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch


Who would I recommend this to?
Disney fans. Gamers.

What is this about?
Ralph is the bad guy in his game, and he's tired of it! So he sets out to earn a medal and prove that he's a hero!

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever you have 100 minutes.

Where does it take place?
In an arcade! And across different games in that arcade.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It's Disney. I own it. I needed a W.

How did I like this?
I didn't love it as much as I thought, and I didn't cry! It's definitely super fun and cute though.

This is also the most visually interesting Pixar movie, I think. The different style of video games crossing over into each other was super cool looking.

Have you seen Wreck-It Ralph? What did you think?

If not, would you watch it?

Venom (2018)

Title: Venom
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1 hour 52 minutes
Release Date: October 5, 2018
Genre(s): Sci-Fi
Production Co.: Columbia Pictures, Marvel Entertainment
Director: Ruben Fleischer
Starring: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed


Who would I recommend this to?
Marvel fans.

What is this about?
A guy gets infected by an alien and explosions happen.

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

Where does it take place?
New York, where everything seems to happen.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I actually saw previews for it when it was in theaters, which is rare for me, and thought it looked like what I wished Spiderman 3 was.

How did I like this?
I didn't. Honestly, I didn't pay much attention to it at all. It simply didn't grab my attention. I thought it was going to be a fun ride, but...not for me.

I thought it ended three different times. Awkward.

Have you seen Venom? What did you think?

If not, would you watch it?