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Transformers One Review

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It is nice to see a Transformers movie that is not in the direction of Michael Bay. Transformers One is animated and directed by Josh Cooley. Transformers One begins with a fresh foundation around the franchise with a backstory of faithfulness. Transformers Onedoes have a direction of animation of coolness. Therefore, the storyline keeps many ages in tune. Instead of all the moving factors of enemies and science (all the Bay films had this), the early days of Optimus Prime (voiced by Chris Hemsworth) and Megatron (voiced by Brian Tyree Henry) are the biggest dynamic of focus.

The film goes in the routes of Optimus Prime and Megatron. They sense the peril ahead of them. It loops in many important characters as well. The characters range from Elita-1 (voiced by Scarlett Johansson), B-127 (voiced by Keegan-Michael Key), Starscream (voiced by Steve Buscemi), Alpha Trion (voiced by Laurence Fishburne), Sentinel Prime (voiced by Jon Hamm), and more. The threat is Sentinel Prime. The planet Cybertron is at risk. This is because there are mixed messages between all the different sections. Transformers One loops in the storyline of a proper puzzle. The Quintessons, Decepticons, and the leaders of the good and the bad are all in their lanes.

The writing boils the point of power with a context of understanding. Authority of presence is what boils in Transformers One. It does so in tune with the animation of its (correct) futuristic setting. The world of fighting robots finding their place to conquer is where Transformers One rules.

Its moving parts are where audiences will be impressed. That is because the film finds its corners and evidence to loop in the teams. They find the components of when good turns to wrong. Optimus Prime and Megatron’s friendship is put to the test. As the forces of power and control grow. Authority is tested truly.

The friendship and enemy’s setup (between Optimus Prime and Megatron) is steady. There are cues of questioning aspects towards how the doors of betrayal are bound to come. Who protects their destiny? Who wants to feel power for good? Who wants to feel power for evil? It takes two to tango around the components of Optimus Prime and Megatron.

The technology behind the power of immersion is an unexpected grandeur in Transformers One. The universe of the Cybertron planet has keys to many invigorating doors. It is the entrance to a new beginning with the franchise itself. It is interactive with understandings for many ages to find connective joy.

The teamwork side is where there is more than meets the eye. Transformers One has one of the most solid forms of a new beginning. The nostalgia is back with the components of its setup to bring in one robotic adventure of a fight. It may not have tons of CGI (like the Bay films), but it knows how to be thorough of importance and when to loop the good and the bad to find their turmoil. Three out of four stars for Transformers One.

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A Quiet Place: Day one Review

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This is the third film in the franchise. However, this one starts at the beginning. The other two films were directed by John Krasinski and this one is directed by Michael Sarnoski. The beginning of A Quiet Place: Day One reminded me of an approach that that director Roland Emmerich might take. For example, it feels like the catastrophes in this film are leading up to a scenario in which the world is reaching its breaking point. A Quiet Place: Day One gives off vibes where sounds are of the essence. The New York streets shiver for survival and shelter. The creatures who follow vividly stroll the streets. There is a backdrop of evaporating mist that tangles effectively with the film’s suspense. And, it works!

The film begins in New York City. The main character is Sam (played by Lupita Nyong’o). She  is dealing with a disease andliving in a hospice unit. She wishes for pizza. Once she embarks on her journey to downtown New York City, the ravenous invasion of aliens comes alive. The beginning of the franchise rises, and everything comes tumbling down. People scream and run away completely scared. Sam is in the thick of the danger.She wakes up in a shelter and realizes that everyone around her is quiet. She quickly learns that staying quiet is the means to live. Despite the catastrophe all around her and not having long to live, she continues to focus on getting pizza.

Sam’s effort to find pizza during the apocalypse sends a clear message and represents a strong approach. It puts the audience in the mindset of thinking about what their last meal would be. I certainly pondered that question during the movie. The foundations of A Quiet Place: Day One are surreal and build gradually. I have respect for the more subtle attitude displayed in the direction of Sarnoski. His style was especially impressive given that this is a thriller where time is of the essence and characters must remain dreadfully silent.

Sam is not the only character facing danger. She befriends Eric (played by Joseph Quinn). Eric and Sam join up to find the means to fight for their lives. The depths of New York crawl with the creatures. The sporadic sounds cause them to linger repeatedly. However, there is more than just the silence in A Quiet Place: Day One. Sam and Eric’s journey creates an understanding that is fitting for the franchise.

A Quiet Place: Day One is full of scenes that make the audience feel stressed. The silence is presented in extreme ways which serve to heighten the suspense. Will Sam and Eric find a way out? What are the other factors they should consider? A Quiet Place: Day One brings moments of excitement that are unexpected with knockout surprises. This film is a thrill ride of shocks with meaning that lead to an unforgettable journey. While it is slow in some moments, overall it still shines. Three out of four stars for A Quiet Place: Day One.

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Bob Marley: One Love Review

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The songs of Bob Marley are monumental and loaded with appreciation for life. Marley’s mission was to shine with empathy and build better relationships in a harsh political era. His music and his life brightened the world with positivity, happiness and peace. The new film about him, Bob Marley: One Love, almost hits the mark, although the storyline is rushed at times and its writing sometimes heads in a misconstrued direction. The film sets out to lay the foundations of Bob Marley’s life, and the writing finds some wonderful moments but, again, the direction of the film can be hard to follow. The music shines throughout, however, and is easily the best part of the film.

The man who plays Bob Marley is Kingsley Ben-Adir, and Bob’s widow, Rita Marley, is played by LaShana Lynch. The film is a biopic of Bob Marley’s journey as a person, a musician, and as one who fought through adversity. It starts off in his hometown in Jamaica, and it then goes to his music and the connections he made in the music industry. The film also jumps back to moments showing how courageous and empathetic he could be. Marley’s music and his voice always helped people think about the positives in their lives.

The plot of Bob Marley: One Love is captivating and it will go deep into the hearts of its audience. There is a divine feeling of empathy that flows graciously and poetically through the life of Marley. The writing of the film jumps back and forth—to times of hardship, inspirational moments, and the many joyful times of the music of Bob Marley. When it comes to the relationships he has with his assistants, Chris Blackwell (played by James Norton) and Don Taylor (played by Anthony Walsh), Bob Marley: One Love encourages its audience to shift its emotions and to think of the words, “Every little thing is gonna be alright,” from one of Marley’s most well known songs, “Three Little Birds”.

The story as a whole and the music in particular are very captivating in Bob Marley: One Love. Marley fought through a lot of adversity, and the film often cycles back to the conflicts he had with his assistants, the crew members of his tour, etc. The success of his album Exodus also played a prominent role in the film. But throughout the film the musical tunes kept the positive feelings and empathy going.

I would describe the viewing experience of Bob Marley: One Love as somewhat standard. There wasn’t a strong biopic writing form in the film, and some moments felt rushed to me. But I still felt that my heart was touched by the fascinating aspects of Bob Marley’s legendary musical career, and the film keeps to its point of showing Marley as the positive force for the world that he was. And again, the film is worth it just to revisit the magical musical moments, and to help remind us to be truly grateful for life. Three out of four stars for Bob Marley: One Love.