My quick takes on what's worth your ticket. No spoilers, no film-school jargon, just an honest opinion from a guy who loves a good night at the movies. These are starter picks: I'll keep adding my real takes as I watch.
Four of the biggest movies of the last couple of years, reviewed the way I'd tell you about them over lunch.
The verdict: the rare sequel that actually earns the hype.
Look, I went in expecting another loud superhero movie and walked out grinning like a kid. The action is huge, the story actually has heart, and it reminds you why theaters exist in the first place. If you only see one blockbuster this year, make it this one. Worth every penny of the ticket and the overpriced popcorn.
The verdict: big, bold, and built for the biggest screen you can find.
This is the kind of movie that makes you sit up straighter in your seat. It's sweeping and gorgeous, the kind of epic Hollywood barely makes anymore. Fair warning: see it on the biggest screen possible, because half the magic is the scale. Your couch and your phone cannot do this one justice.
The verdict: the feel-good space movie we didn't know we needed.
A science teacher alone in space trying to save the world sounds heavy, but this movie is pure fun. It's funny, it's clever, and by the end you'll be cheering out loud. Even if sci-fi isn't usually your thing, give this one a shot. It has more heart than most dramas I've seen lately.
The verdict: Superman finally feels fun again.
After years of dark, brooding superhero movies, this one remembers that Superman is supposed to make you feel hopeful. It's bright, it's charming, and it doesn't take itself too seriously. Perfect family movie night material. The kids will love it, and honestly, so will you.
Starter reviews to get this page going. Check back as I add my real takes on new releases, and tell me what I should watch next.
I'm Zack McGonigle, a local independent insurance agent in Lehi. I shop multiple carriers and turn quotes around same-day. Free coverage review, no pressure.