GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE (Released to Theaters USA 2024)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.7|5.0 Starsììì  Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire—poorly written script— delivers a blurry animation technique that lacks good viewing power. The film's over-the-top ridiculousness still dares to suggest a sequel and since this film is a cult classic...this Godzilla Kong story seems to almost never end and old audiences still stay loyal to the story. Why? Because at some level, the effort oddly 'kind of' deserves it.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  Kong fights a new enemy. Additional Thanks  Thank you to Adam Wingard for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Thomas Tull, Brian Rogers, Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Eric McLeod, and Jon Jashni for making the film possible. Cast includes Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, and Fala Chen.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. Cult classic that goes on and on and on will suit Kong and Godzilla fans. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

TRANSFORMERS ONE (Released to Theaters USA 2024)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì Transformers One—good story—shows Optimus Prime and Megatron as young adults. The movie includes Bee. The animation is good. No fault found in presentation or portrayal. Good work for all involved in production.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline Orion Pax and D-16 meet in the mines and become best friends and the story is on.   Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Josh Cooley for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Don Murphy, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Michael Bay, Mark Vahradian,  and Aaron Dem for making the film possible. Cast includes Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson,  -Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a surprisingly good watch. It tells the origin story of the autobots. It's original and completely involves its audience. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers