Malawski's Movie Mania

The "Despicable Me" franchise has been a family-friendly sensation since the first film, which debuted 7 years ago. After the successes of the 2013 sequel to the first film, comes a sequel that is surprisingly dull and lacks efforts in comedic realms. It's really disappointing. But, to be fair, this film wasn't exactly made for teenage and adult audiences. It's meant to be a film for youngsters. In light of these events, the franchise should've stopped at the second film. I will, however, give directors Kyle Balda, Eric Guillon and Pierre Coffin props for making good action in the film. But, the dialogue isn't well held together with that action. And even franchise veterans: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, and Miranda Cosgrove can't save this lackluster film.  Even to make matters worse, Trey Parker playing the 80's tv star and villain of the film. This is also a big problem because his character not only sounds like his raunchy "South Park...

I am not a fan of Quentin Tarantino, but this film is absolutely amazing. The award-winning World War II drama is a superb, unique and grotesque portrayal of sorts of some of the actual events that occurred.  What really won me over with this film was its incorporation of cinema in a movie about War and of course movies. It's really interesting, because you have great action sequences in here too. Weird huh? But the glory at the center of this film is the story and its characters. Christoph Waltz's antagonist Hans Landa, is an unsuspecting man of evil desires. There's so much persistency and depth to "Inglourious Basterds"  that makes it so memorable. Tarantino uses quirky and interesting ways at presenting this film. Even though the tedious subtitled European countries languages is used to provide information to audiences, it gets old after awhile. The acting in the film is just as wonderful as the feature itself. Starring: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Micha...

Let's take a trip down memory lane shall we? Based on the 1960's Japanese anime of the same name, " Speed Racer",  now gets a live action motion picture of its very own. This movie helmed by The Wachowski Brothers, makers of the "Matrix",  comes a similarly assembled feature. In regards to the visuals and approach that is. 2008's " Speed Racer" , is a fun and entertaining film, but it suffers heavily on color schemes and overblown CGI. Aside from that, the film is actually quite interesting. The directors use flashbacks and fast motion camera feels to the film. Adding a unique spin on creating a film like this. I do have to say, the flashbacks and fast forwards get very annoying after awhile. On the other hand, the acting is not perfect, but the story however gets the acting more in line with things going on. Some of the most memorable pieces of this film was indeed its visuals. But also the action and score. The action is up there in the...

Pixar's  "C ars"  franchise has had it's ups-and-downs since its first outing back in 2006. Following the first film in the franchise, was a sequel that was the studio's worst reviewed and cost them an Oscar nomination the following year. And for good reason. The third installment of this lucrative series is much better than its 2011 predecessor. This third installment offers the same tone that of the first film and that is refreshing and satisfying for viewers.  I'd say that this is a pretty big moment in the series. Originating back to the emotional roots of the first film, the third chapter is as emotional, quite possibly even more emotional than the first film that started it all. The story telling in this part of the saga is much more emotional and heartfelt than both of the films prior to this one. Voicing favorites from the other films once again are, Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy and company all return to star. Also, this third feature, sees the...

This film is basically a repeat of sorts similar to that of 2011's "Bridesmaids" .  But, it does produce audience laughter. Tons of mischief, estrogen, and alcohol sums up pretty much what this film is. What do you get when you have Scarlett Johansson looking like Hillary Clinton, daughter of rocker Lenny Kravitz, Zoe, and a crazily horny Jillian Bell? You get a bachelorette party of raunchy and chaotic proportions. This film isn't as funny as the Paul Feig blockbuster comedy. But, it does get audiences laughing while overcoming some dull moments. Newcomer director Lucia Aniello makes an impressive comedic film with an unlikely cast of a female ensemble. Even though this film looks very colorful-(not only in language, but,  it's like a the unicorn from the end credits of last years comedy phenomenon " Deadpool"   threw up everywhere- while making it to bathroom successfully.  I'm not really impressed or find ScarJo as funny as her co-star Kat...

Ay Caramba! We've all seen the "Mummy" films starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. But this time around, none of them  return for this take on the mummified demon. It's kind of disappointing because the two were what made the "Mummy" movies good. This time around, you have a weak Tom Cruise- whose character is very pitiful and pride filled. Then you have a sexy british dame Annabelle Wallis- an archaeologist, who really wants to demolish (Sofia Boutella)  hellacious mummy "Ahmenet".  The desert and all other things holy weren't able to save this movie, as those things are what actually kills this film. "The Mummy" is essentially a dried-up, water-drought, evil dead, mediocre action, very cheesy film. Tom Cruise' worst performance that I have ever seen him in. The only good parts about his presence and the movie in fact, is the infamous zero-gravity plane stint. (Plus a scene in a church-  get those walking corpses outta her...

She came. She saw. And she conquered. For 76 years in the making, the fabulous Diana Prince, aka "Wonder Woman" now gets her highly anticipated big screen debut. Though Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman was seen in last years "Batman Vs. Superman" , this film shows her character in a much better light. Even though the films start is a little dull, it gets better from that point on.  This film offers many things that recent films in the "DC Comics" vault did not. "Wonder Woman", is an action-packed, sentimental, and a high octane thriller. Yes, some of the films brightest and boldest moments were the action sequences. But, the film also has some great humor. Especially, the hilarious one line dialogue. Its cast is supreme in the upbringing of comedic efforts in this movie. The films cast is excellent all around. Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, David Thewlis, and several women in action. They all give performances that keep the film alive and thriving. Where...