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The Bad Guys (2022) Movie Review
“The Bad Guys” is an animated comedy film that begins with easy and breezy laughs, radiating Southern California cool. In a retro L.A. diner, a wolf named Wolf and a snake named Snake engage in snappy banter that we quickly become enthralled with. They push and pull, jostle and tug, all in good-natured fashion. The duo has probably had countless conversations like this over their years of friendship. But then, they do something unexpected - they get up, stroll casually across the street, and rob a bank. Pierre Perifel, making his feature directing debut, lays all of this out in one long, single take, drawing us into the characters and the world that they inhabit. It's an extremely familiar set-up, a subgenre unto itself: hyper-verbal thieves charm us into coming along for the ride and rooting for them to pull off their biggest heist yet.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksThe Valet (2022) Movie Review
"The Valet": A Delightful Take on Culture-Clash Rom-Coms "The Valet" is a charming romantic comedy directed by Richard Wong that centers around Antonio, played by Eugenio Derbez, who works as a valet and lives with his mother. Antonio is separated from his wife, but he views it as a temporary situation, whereas she has already moved on and is dating a wealthy realtor. After being caught in a tabloid picture with the famous movie star Olivia Allen, played by Samara Weaving, Antonio is offered a deal that could help him get back together with his wife - pretending to be Olivia's boyfriend. The movie deals with a range of issues, from class differences to gentrification and family values, making it much more than just a simple romantic comedy.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksFather Stu (2022) Movie Review
"Father Stu" is a movie based on the true story of Stu Long, who went from being a boxer to becoming a priest. The film was a passion project for Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson, both devout Catholics. However, sometimes passion projects can become problematic because the focus of the story they want to tell is not always the message they want to deliver.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksGet Out (2017) Movie Review
Jordan Peele’s directorial debut, “Get Out,” which premiered in a secret screening at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, proved that he is a multi-talented artist, and one of the greatest directing talents of this generation. Peele had previously gained recognition for his work as an actor and writer on “Key & Peele” and feature comedies, but his directorial debut is a complex and accomplished genre hybrid that highlights his talent in a fresh and sharp way that studio horror movies seldom achieve. “Get Out” is both unsettling and hysterical, often in the same moment, and is entirely unafraid to call out people on their racist attitudes. Peele's ambition to write and direct a movie he hadn't seen before is precisely what more filmmakers need to do in Hollywood to create unique stories.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksA Quiet Place (2018) Movie Review
John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place” is a film that is designed to engage the audience in a game of tension and fear. It is a movie that will have you on the edge of your seat, as it makes you an active participant in the unfolding horror, rather than just a passive observer. The film's tight script, co-written by Bryan Woods and Scott Beck, wastes no time in introducing us to the main characters, a family struggling to survive in a recently-post-apocalyptic world.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksFatherhood (2022) Movie Review
“Fatherhood” is a movie based on the true story of Matthew Logelin, a single father who raises his daughter after his wife, Liz, dies suddenly. The film stars Kevin Hart as Logelin and is directed by Paul Weitz, co-written by Weitz and Dana Stevens. The movie tries to address several issues, including the challenges of single parenthood, work-life balance, gender-based clothing, and lack of support groups for single fathers. However, the film ultimately falls short in delivering a meaningful exploration of these topics.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksFather of the Bride (2022) Movie Review
A wise person once told me that while funerals bring out the best in people, weddings bring out the worst. Conflicts about traditions, awkward encounters with new family members, and an endless list of wedding-related events can make weddings a source of stress. However, these same experiences make for relatable and entertaining movies. Edward Streeter's novel, which has been adapted into several movies, explores the social chaos, soaring costs, guest list debates, and bittersweet emotions that come with a daughter's wedding. The focus is on the father, who must grapple with his changing place in the world as he sees his daughter make her own choices and choose someone else to be the most important man in her life.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksEverything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Movie Review
In the new film “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, we are introduced to Evelyn Wang, the owner of a laundromat who is under audit by the IRS. The film takes us on a journey through the multiverse, where Evelyn discovers metaphysical wisdom and questions everything she thought she knew about her life, her failures, and her love for her family. Michelle Yeoh delivers a virtuoso performance as Evelyn, showcasing her wide range of talents, from martial arts skills to superb comic timing and the ability to excavate endless depths of rich human emotion.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksThe Good Neighbor (2022) Movie Review
Stephan Rick’s “The Good Neighbor” is a thriller that has been a part of his portfolio on both the big and small screens. The film is a remake of his 2011 German-language debut feature of the same title. The story remains largely untouched; however, the setting has changed to Latvia, presumably for financing reasons. The revamp of the film is easily digestible due to the competent performances and slick veneer. However, one wishes that Rick had placed more emphasis on Hitchcockian suspense, rather than trusting the slow-moving tale would hold us via plot and character complexities that really aren’t particularly evident.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksHacksaw Ridge (2016) Movie Review
Mel Gibson’s “Hacksaw Ridge” is a movie that presents a conflict of interest between its moral and religious beliefs and the violence it showcases on-screen. The movie, which tells the story of Desmond T. Doss, a U.S Army corporal and conscientious collaborator during World War II, offers a narrative of two halves. The first half, which focuses on Doss’s upbringing and his decision to join the army, is shot in a creamy, Norman Rockwell style and channels the majestic squareness of a John Ford family drama. The second half is set in the Battle of Okinawa, where Doss rescued 75 fellow infantrymen, and it is a bloody and explosive display of violence that tries to one-up the D-Day sequence in "Saving Private Ryan."
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksFall (2022) Movie Review
Scott Mann’s latest horror film, “Fall,” belongs to the trapped horror subgenre, much like “The Shallows” and “Open Water.” However, Mann and co-writer Jonathan Frank take a unique approach, setting their film thousands of feet in the air rather than in the middle of deep water. While the concept is clever and initially creates a tense atmosphere that should be avoided by anyone with even the mildest vertigo, the execution ultimately falls short. Ineffective acting, editing, and other technical choices all contribute to this film being a misfire. Instead of crashing to earth, it simply drifts off into the forgettable air of film history.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksNope (2022) Movie Review
Jordan Peele’s “Nope” has been one of the most anticipated movies of recent times, with the hype machine building up months before the official release. While details of the movie have been kept under wraps, it is known that Peele has once again pushed the envelope of genre blending and storytelling with his newest creation. In this article, we will examine the film's premise, its cast of characters, and some of the thematic elements it explores.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in Geeks