xXx: The Return of Xander Cage - movie review (updated)

I don't care what critics say about this movie, this movie is a ton of fun from start to finish!  The action is exhilarating, despite how ridiculous it is!  Vin Diesel is very likable, as always!  Don't go to this movie expecting an OSCAR worthy film, because you are not going to get it here!  This movie was made simply to have it's audience laugh and have fun with some really nonsensical but incredibly fun action!  The 3D for me really worked for this movie too, surprisingly!   The acting was serviceable, the camera work was awesome, this movie is just a ton of fun!  What I am saying is check this movie out, especially if you liked the original!  Buy it on Blu-ray on May 16th if you can, I certainly will!

Grade: A
Run time: 108 min
MPAA:  Rated PG-13 for extended sequences of gunplay and violent action, and for sexual material and language
Studio:  Paramount Pictures

Kong: Skull Island - movie review

Kong: Skull Island is the latest film in the Monsterverse movies.  This movie stars Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman and John C. Reilly.  This film tells the story of a group of soldiers and scientists who go to a strange island called Skull Island, which is home of the gigantic Kong!  That's all you really need to know!  What I have to say is that don't go into this movie expecting something that is up there in quality with the 2005 or 1933 versions, if you do that, you will be pissed the fuck off!  Kong: Skull Island is a wonderful 2 hour explosion and carnage fest!  It is filled with fast paced action and beautiful visuals.  If is pure dumb fun!  The cinematography is fucking fantastic, the looks of Kong and the monsters are incredible, and the first time you see Kong in this movie, it is some of the most intense shit you will see this year!  While the characters are pretty 2-dimensional, they did work for what this movie was going for!  I have to gush on this movie's action sequences, they are just that fucking fantastic!  It's not Logan, but this comes pretty damn close in my opinion!  Kong: Skull Island is a must see for people who love big dumb action movies and people who love monster movies!  One thing I must mention is that if you don't like movies with gore, skip this movie!  There are some scenes in this movie that are pretty graphic when it comes to the violence and it will disturb the easily squeamish.

Grade: A
Run time: 120 mins
MPAA:  Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for brief strong language
Studio:  Warner Bros. Pictures