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“Rampage”: REVIEW
Scientist #1: It’s weird you like hanging out with animals more than people.
Davis Okoye: Yeah, well, animals get me.
Rampage stars Dwayne Johnson as Dr. Davis Okoye, a scientist who develops more of a relationship with the animals then with people. The opening scene shows how his relationship with George, the silverback gorilla will ultimately be the number one key that drives the film. That and the witty humor in the humanistic characteristics that are given to George. There are some scenes and lined that are definitely more for an adult audience, despite the PG 13 rating.
Starring as Johnson’s partner is James Bond’s Naomie Harris as Dr. Kate Caldwell who quickly takes on the same co partner role that she is most familiar in the latest 007 films. She quickly captures more of a serious, yet flirtatious role as one can definitely see that there is something there, though Johnson is to distracted by his ape and saving the world to get it. That being said, one see why Harris was chosen. She fits with Johnson perfectly to round out the adventure and ultimately save the ape.
Based loosely on the 1986 video game about a series of monster set out to destroy cities, the WB blockbuster is bringing life and story to why. In short, the film pays homage to the classic monsters in a new way. Sort of like a Dr. Dolittle meets King Kong, Godzilla and the werewolf, the film captures elements of the films all in one. Just one word of warning, if you go into the movie expecting more video game references, one might be disappointed.
That being said, Rampage came out in theaters April 13th and is already giving last week’s box office winner, A Quiet Place, a run for its spot as its Friday totals were exactly one million away with 11.5 million in box office revenue. It’s currently playing in a theater near you.
Viewer discretion is strongly advised as it may not be suitable for young children.
Jumanji Takes Two
Sony’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle gave little competition for the latest Star Wars which finished the four day weekend with over 99- million, compared to Jumanji which took in 72 million at the box office.
The latest Jumanji reboot follows the same story as the original starring the late Robin Williams, but takes a few extra liberties to reach a much larger tech savvy generation. In this version, Jumanji becomes a video game as the kid that finds the game on the beach makes it clear that no one plays board games any more. Now the video game has the ability to suck the ones playing into the TV with only three lives before game over.
Starring Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan andJack Black, as four teenagers who get stuck in detention together and inadvertently stumble upon the game, now they must work together to get everyone out in once piece. There’s one catch though as they find Alex (Nick Jonas), the kid that originally started playing the game and wound up getting stuck in the game, like before, for nearly 20 years.
Overall, it’s an adventure that will have audiences laughing and rooting for the kids to succeed, with surprises around every corner, just to get to the end of the game and call of Jumanji.
At roughly 2 hour run time, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle came out in theaters Dec 20, and is currently playing in a theater near you.
Magic battles Video game
It was a race this week at the box office as two movies with very different crowds vie for the number one spot at the box office this week.
Universal’s Warcraft, starring newcomers Travis Fimmel as Anduin Lothar, Paula Patton as Garona and Dominic Cooper as Llane Wrynn, brings the video game world to the big screen as fans watch the orcs fighting for survival as they try to make a new home in the land of humans, but when a magical force threatens the planet, it’s time for orc and human to band together and save their home for the future.
At 2 hrs and 3 minutes, Warcraft will have you sitting on the edge of your seat as one is fully engaged in the epic battle and comedy that makes Warcraft a true joy to watch on the big screen.
But if magic is more your forte, the much anticipated sequel, Now You See Me 2, is bringing enthusiasts to the theater this weekend. The four horsemen are back as their show is being threatened this time by a tech genius (Daniel Radcliff) who is looking to put a stop once and for all to the thieving team of hustlers and tricksters.
But now it’s up to the four horsemen, played by Mark Ruffalo, Jesse Eisenburg, Woody Harrelson, and Lizzy Caplan to pull off the greatest and most impossible heist yet. As hypnotizing as the first, Now You See Me 2, has tricks and flicks that will keep your mind reeling as you ask yourself time and time again, how can they possibly do it. It’s magic in the truest and most believable sense.
Both Now You See Me 2 and Warcraft came out June 10 and were only a couple million dollars away as of Friday’s estimates. See them both in a theater near you.
Wondercon 2014
The 26th annual WonderCon saw sold out crowds as thousands of Pop Culture fans flooded the Anaheim Convention Center over the three day Easter holiday. There were various new as well as classic comic books on display for all to see and purchase as well as the latest Wii and Nintendo 3ds games for the crowds to play.
To see even more of what WonderCon had to offer including exclusive interviews with several of the authors, click the video below.