Dog’s Movie House: “Nobody 2” An Action Filled Sequel That Still Manages A Lot Of Humor And Heart!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here and I have to admit I liked the original “Nobody” more than I expected to. I was expecting a bargain basement “John Wick” knockoff but instead got an entertainingly brutal, funny, and emotionally engaging action flick with a great performance by Bod Odenkirk as Hutch Mansell, a former government agent trying to be a decent family man who’s dragged back into the life. The ending of the 2021 film left it open-ended for a possible franchise and the new film doesn’t disappoint, this time featuring Hutch attempting to take a well-earned vacation that keeps getting interrupted by a bevy of bad guys!
Continue readingDog’s Movie House: “F1: The Movie” Energizes Familiar Tale With A Fresh Coat Of Cinematic Paint!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at Joseph Kosinski’s latest, “F1: The Movie” which takes the viewer into the high speed world of Formula 1 Racing. The script tells the familiar underdog tale of the scrappy old-timer teaching the talented rookie to win, going through the standard trials and tribulations until finally coming together for the big race. It’s a story we’ve seen time and time again, but Kosinski and his crew have supercharged the familiar tale with some of the most innovative racing scenes ever put to film! It makes for a fine and exciting ride that works despite the story being overly familiar!
Continue readingDog’s Movie House: “Thunderbolts*” Wonderfully Grounded Entry Into The Marvel Cinematic Universe!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here and I know that Superhero Fatigue is something of a real thing! The proliferation of comic book films has definitely provided a glut of less than stellar movies. Fortunately, Marvel Studios are filled with smart people who know that the best cure for Superhero Fatigue is to simply make great movies. This is definitely the case with “Thunderbolts*” a superhero flick starring second-tier characters that get a first-tier treatment. Most of these characters have had appearances in other Marvel movies and television shows, but on the big stage with the spotlight on them, they learn to become a team and face a threat of potential world-ending proportions!
Continue readingThe Kenblog: Classic Movie Scenes – The Truck Chase From “Raiders Of The Lost Ark!”
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with another Classic Movie Scene! This one features the highlight of one of the greatest adventures of all time. “Raiders Of The Lost Ark” was released by Steven Speilberg in 1981, a brainchild of he and George Lucas! Featuring Harrison Ford as the iconic archeologist Indiana Jones. Locked in a battle with the Nazis for the Ark Of The Covenant, Indy spends most of his time in Egypt in the lost city of Tanis. When the Nazis take back the Ark, Indy chases the convoy down on horseback and the result of one of the most iconic chase scenes in cinematic history. With pulse-pounding music by John Williams, this chase scene is worth revisting over and over again! So Sayeth The Kendog!
Dog’s Movie House: “Kraven The Hunter” Competent Comic Movie With Little Reason To Exist!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at Sony’s new Marvel movie titled “Kraven The Hunter.” Kraven is one of the more notoble villains in Spider-Man’s rogues’ gallery, mainly because despite his desire to kill the wall crawler, Kraven has a rather staunch moral code. Kraven’s Last Hunt is one of the most respected comic book stories in the history of Marvel and it would have been fascinating to see that story told onscreen. But that’s not what we get here. Instead we get an origin story dealing with Kraven (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and the relationship with his criminal father Nickolai (Russell Crowe) and half-brother Dmitri (Fred Heshinger) and the events that lead him to becoming the legendary hunter. It’s a competently told story yet there is an overwhelming sense of “why?”
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