PADDINGTON IN PERU (Released to Theaters UK 2024)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì  Paddington in Peru—family friendly—makes a great sequel to the first two Paddington Bear movies. The movie is full of good will and lovability. It is sweet from beginning to end. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images  Storyline Paddington gets a letter from the Reverend Mother that he needs to check on his "aunt." He takes a trip to visit his Aunt Lucy. Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Dougal Wilson for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Rosie Alison for making the film possible. Cast includes Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Carla Tous, Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, and Ben Whishaw.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. The movie runs on good values and has love written into every line. It is a good addition to the family home video library. WOW! Bravo! A quality, family watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

RON’S GONE WRONG (Theatrical Release USA 2021)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì

Ron’s Gone Wrong—okay watch—stands on great animation. The story itself will be understood by adults more than children and while the message may be appropriate, the movie has some bland scenes, Audiences will not relate to several parts of this film. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

This film is about a boy who receives a buddy robot as a birthday gift and finds that it is slightly defective. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Directors Sarah Smith and Jean-Philippe Vine for directing effort. and Co-Director Octavio E. Rodriguez, for co-directing efforts, Thank you to Executive Producers Peter Baynham, Elisabeth Murdoch, Sarah Smith, and Producers Lara Breay and Julie Lockhart for making the film possible. Cast includes: Jack Dylan Grazer, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, Olivia Colman, Rob Delaney, Justice Smith, Kylie Cantrall, Ricardo Hurtado, Cullen McCarthy, Ava Morse, Marcus Scribner, Thomas Barbusca, Sarah Miller, and Bentley Kalu. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. Okay animated film that runs bland in the middle and toward its conclusion, still has a creative idea behind it that is good and makes one think about playing on the young child‘s natural desire for a friend  through mechanical devices.

Video Critique Available Here: 

Ben Meyers

PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH (Theatrical Release USA 2022)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish—creative and original—easily earns its watch. WOW!  Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. is a WONDERFUL film that captivates with its nostalgic presentation, great acting, terrific voicing, and fresh storyline. This movie and the first film in the series are great additions to the home video library.

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

Puss loses 8 of his 9 lives and has to make a decision about that loss. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Joel Crawford for directing effort. Thank you to Co-Director Januel Mercado, Thank you to Producer Mark Swift for making the film possible. Cast includes: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Harvey Guillen, Florence Pugh, Olivia Colman, Ray Winstone, Samson Kayo, John Mulaney, Wagner Moura, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Anthony Mendez. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This movie is the one to own in the Puss in Boots saga. It’s great to hear Antonio Banderas reprise his role as the voice for the legendary Puss in Boots. WOW! This is a great watch for children and adults alike. Thank you to all involved in making this film work so well.

Video Critique Available Here: 

Ben Meyers