THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER (Released to Theaters USA 2015)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water—starts well but loses steam after that—runs slow. Children will like it; adults will find it less interesting than the first movie.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline SpongeBob is trying to pry the Krabby Patty secret formula from Plankton hands and it vanishes.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Paul Tibbett for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Paul Tibbett and Mary Parent for making the film possible. Cast members include Antonio Banderas, Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, and Matt Berry. Buy a ticket?  Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It is not as good as the first film and is not a sequel to the first film. It is a new story that stands alone. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

 

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