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Crime 101

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Davis (Chris Hemsworth) has been pulling off high stakes heists along the 101 freeway for years now. When the opportunity to finally get out of the game arises with one final heist to end all heists, Davis hopes that insurance broker Sharon (Halle Berry) will work with him. Sharon has been at the same firm for over eleven years and she still isn’t getting her due diligence. Perhaps helping Davis will be the answer to her problems. Meanwhile there is Lou (Mark Ruffalo), a stubborn cop who refuses to give up on the case that has been plaguing him and LA for years. He knows he’s close to finding out who the thief is, he just has to wait a few more days.

I’ll admit it’s been a hot minute since I last settled in for an action movie. The cast was a huge selling point as I probably wouldn’t have been so interested otherwise. From the trailer I was expecting it to be your average run of the mill flick, but it ended up going in a different direction and that is not necessarily a bad thing.

As previously mentioned, the film boasts a cast with exceptional talent. Hemsworth was convincing enough as a thief who does what he does because he feels like he has no other choice. His performance was solid, however, for a main character, I thought he could have been a bit more prominent. There were some moments where I forgot that he was the lead. Berry and Ruffalo smashed it as the insurance broker and cop respectively. Their characters are both feeling underappreciated in their jobs and their lives that the decisions they make are believable. Barry Keoghan stars as Ormon, another robber who enters the mix and really stirs shit up. I was captivated every time he was on screen because he truly delivered an unhinged performance.

The cinematography is stylish and sleek which fits the overall tone. Right from the get go, the audience sees the upside down view of LA from the freeway while a female voice is leading us into mindfulness meditation. This is an interesting choice that instantly brought me into the story. Each frame felt expensive and the transition shots were well executed. It really made each arc feel connected to one another. The score tied it all together with pulse pounding beats that kept the tension locked in.

It did seem like it took a while for anything exciting to happen. The start was solid enough and then there was an unfortunate lull. Slow burns are sometimes necessary and I understand that this was done so that we could really get to know these individuals. I just wanted to know how they were all going to come together. This definitely made the film feel a tad too long. I also didn’t think it needed the romantic subplot with Monica Barbaro. Maya was a lovely character, but we didn’t get to know anything about her and she barely had any screen time. I had hoped she’d be more involved in the heist of it all, but alas…

Overall, Crime 101 isn’t trying to reinvent the genre by any means, but it does make for an entertaining enough ride. The cast do a great job, there are some great chase sequences that kept me on the edge of my seat and I do think it was executed well ad the end of the day. I do think if it had been just a little bit tighter then it would have been a slam dunk.

Rating: ♥️♥️♥️

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

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From director George Miller comes the long awaited new installment of the Mad Max films. This time the focus is on Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy) where we learn about her origin story. After being kidnapped as a child (Alyla Browne) and held captive by the evil Dementus (Chris Hemworth), she vows to one day return home. Through the next fifteen years we see her grow into a fearsome warrior who will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

This was my first foray into the Mad Max films. I wanted to at least watch Fury Road before checking this one out, but time ran away from me. I was worried that this would hinder my overall enjoyment of the film. Luckily that wasn’t the case. I’m guessing as it was a prequel, it helped set the tone right from the get go and I found it quite easy to follow.

The first thing that struck me was the cinematography. The vast landscapes of the Wasteland were stunning and I really felt as if I had been transported into another time and place. Learning about the different areas from the Great Place of Many Mothers and Citadel was interesting too.

Taylor-Joy is one of the best actors around right now. The way in which she embodies Furiosa, taking on the role from Charlize Theron in the 2015 version, was absolute perfection. Though she doesn’t have a lot of dialogue, she conveys everything she needed to with her looks and mannerisms. Hemsworth, on the other hand, donned an entirely different character than I’ve seen him play before. He was a strong villain and he was so completely out there which worked effortlessly. Browne did a fine job as a young Furiosa and I loved the additions of Tom Burke as Praetorian Jack and Lachy Hulme as Immortan Joe.

Another area in which the film excelled in was its action sequences. They were visually impressive with lots of cool stunts and special effects. Those complete with the sweeping score really added an extra element to the overall experience I had while watching.

I’ll admit that I was initially on the fence about watching Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. I didn’t think it would be my type of film or that it would go way over my head. I’m glad that I gave it a a chance anyway and was proven wrong.

Rating: ♥️♥️♥️.5

Thor: Love and Thunder

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Our favorite God of Thunder is back in the latest instalment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Bidding farewell to the Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) turns his attention to a new foe – Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale). With the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi) and ex girlfriend Dr. Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), they embark on an adventure of a lifetime.

The Thor movies have always been my favorites in the MCU. I think I like them so much because they tend not to take themselves too seriously and you know what what to expect. The newest addition boasted just that and I couldn’t wait to see what was in store.

I know I’m in the minority here, but I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. With a vibrant color palette and a killer soundtrack, I felt like I was sucked into a cosmic universe. While I understand why people prefer a longer run time, I have to say that I prefer them shorter. My attention span isn’t what it used to be, so that was rather appreciated.

Gorr as a villain was brilliant. Bale’s portrayal was scary and haunting to the point where I wouldn’t want to see him standing over my bed in the middle of the night. The reintroduction of Jane was great as well and I loved seeing her become Mighty Thor. I only wish we’d had more scenes with both characters.

Overall, Thor: Love and Thunder was just what I was in the mood for. Wacky humor, crazy scenarios and out of this world fun. I cannot wait to see what will happen next.

Rating: ♥♥♥♥