PG rated

All posts tagged PG rated

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) poster

Entertainment > Movies >

(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101452/

The fates of two dumbasses is challenged by an man from their future, bent on bending their future-utopia into his world-domination.

An excellent movie. Though it does suffer from some generation-drift, it suffers far less than its predecessor. It’s not childish, but it is light enough to be “young”. Enjoyable, well-written and recommended. Grab a beer and some popcorn with your buddies and enjoy this at least once.



Continue Reading

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) poster

Entertainment > Movies >

(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096928/

Two dumbass kids are given a time machine to help with their oral report for history class.

These were simple times, where a movie’s comedy was as light as the effort to make it. A straightforward no-thought movie, perfect for getting drunk and talking funny. Though I recommend it, I fear it is drifting away from its original target ages and may only be good for people old enough to have already seen this.



Continue Reading

Dragonheart - A New Beginning (2000) image

Entertainment > Movies >

(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0214641/

The last dragon has been hidden away for fear of his corruption as foretold by a prophesy, but he is discovered by an equally-innocent youth looking for fame, fortune and adventure.

As a TV-movie, it’s not horrible. It’s still most definitely a TV-movie though. This is not B-quality, just TV-quality. Overall it’s not terrible, just not my thing. It very slightly borrows from DragonHeart – (1996 movie), but the proper movie is not mandatory watching.

  • Properly titled Dragonheart: A New Beginning



Continue Reading

Casablanca (1942) poster

Entertainment > Movies >

(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034583/

The widow of an underground-resistance fighter falls in love but her life gets complicated when she learns her husband didn’t die.

I can easily see the allure of this movie, and I don’t have complaints, but it doesn’t do it for me. The legacy of this movie remains in all sorts of little quotes that I recognize. I know I must have seen this years ago, and it’s stuck in my head until even now. I don’t regret re-watching this, but it’s not something I’ll watch again.



Continue Reading

Monkey King - Hero Is Back (2015) poster 12

Entertainment > Movies >

(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4644382/

Something about trolls and such, and a little boy who probably becomes a hero.

I didn’t get very far into this. It’s way too over-the-top childish for my tastes. I would recommend this be watched by a parent with their kid. It seems action-packed yet “safe”. Nobody dies, even through major fight scenes.

  • Properly titled Monkey King: Hero Is Back (2015)
  • 西游记之大圣归来 or Xi you ji zhi da sheng gui lai in Chinese
  • You may think that “is back” would mean this is a sequel. It is not.



Continue Reading

Spaceballs (1987) poster

Entertainment > Movies >

(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094012/

Primarily a parody the original Star Wars trilogy.

It technically holds up well, but there are references which wouldn’t make sense to a younger person. Bits and pieces feel old, but a surprising amount of it doesn’t. All in all, I can see why it was a cult classic, but it’s almost entirely boring to me. 1980s comedy has a specific flavour which is really simplistic and underwhelming out of context.

Recommended as a one-off watch for those who have seen and appreciated other bubblegum 1980s comedies. Otherwise, pass on this.



Continue Reading

Mannequin (1987) poster

Entertainment > Movies >

(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093493/

A failure artist finds new muse when his prize mannequin creation comes to life.

A fun and imaginative movie. Easy on the brain. It’s accessible to people who don’t like or want to see a “heavy” romance movie.



Continue Reading

Ghostbusters 2 (1989) poster

Entertainment > Movies >

(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097428/

Facing hard times, The Ghostbusters are called back into action when the city’s mood dips deep into anger.

Definitely not as good as Ghostbusters – (1984 movie), but an adequate film nonetheless.

  • Properly titled Ghostbusters II.