Respect

 

 

 

The real heroes of the fabulous film Respect are the Casting Directors Tiffany Little Canfield, Jonathan Glickman, Harvey Mason, Jr. and David Vaccari, who have put together one of the most perfectly cast films, perhaps, ever!

 

Every actor in this film turns in a stellar performance and Jennifer Hudson is sure to get nominated for Best Actress.

The only problem that follows the wonderful opening sequence is that Director Liesl Tommy and Writer Tracey Scott Wilson are not always able to keep up with their cast with scene placement, dialogue and blocking.

Little matter.  Respect is a must-see film about overcoming the impediments to success.

I give it a 4.8 out of 5.

Jungle Cruise

 

 

Director Jaume Collet-Serra’s Jungle Cruise is an absolute joy in every aspect from the story by John Requa, John Norville and Josh Goldstein, the script by Michael Green and Glenn Figara, plus the superb cast headed by Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson.

 

There are twists and surprises throughout, plus excitement and humor all the way along the journey.  And everyone in the family will enjoy it!

Jungle Cruise is a must see.  I give it a 4.9 out of 5.

The Suicide Squad

 

 

I will admit to a high tolerance for what I term grossity (a taste for a low level of humor) in films or jokes, but I must say that the last half hour or so of Writer/Director James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad slipped below my red line.  And, it was so enjoyable up to that point!

Despite that, I must say Margot Robbie is incredibly adorable in scenes many female stars would shun and the first two-thirds of the film are wonderful.

 So, I give the first two thirds a 4.7 out of 5, but the last third a 2.8 out of 5, for an overall 4.

And, please don’t bring the younger kids.