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I've really started to notice how most of these live-action Disney adaptations don't really stand out as well as their 2-D animated counterparts. I'm not saying that I hate the live-action remakes, they are just not as great as the originals, as in we don't really get the same type of electrifying vibes and feelings for the movies. Now I will say that the 2019 Aladdin remake did push the right buttons as far as knowing how to remake an animated classic, without having to evoke anything that we saw in 1992. There are some changes here and there such as we got the whole "One Jump" sequence while Jasmine was with Aladdin. The only thing I didn't like in this remake was the way Jafar's character was written, they could've done better to make him just as compelling as he was in the animated version. On the flip side, the best thing about this is of course "The Fresh Genie of the Lamp". According to Will Smith, his portrayal of the Genie was sorely based on his Fresh Prince persona, and I thought that was a really creative method to approach this character and also the most nostalgic moment for me was "A Whole New World". Overall, Aladdin, as I said, was good but it wasn't great. Rotten Tomatoes gives it a 57%, but I give it an 80%(good but not great).

I have always loved the faith-based movies produced by the Kendrick Bros. They are all funny, heart-warming, memorable and inspirational, but this one is no exception. This movie happens to be the only other faith-based movie they produced that's under the sports genre besides "Facing the Giants". Now, of course, the most interesting part of these movies are always the moments where the lead character starts to learn from another character or more. In the movie, I'm talking about when John Harrison(Alex Kendrick), is getting asked the question: Who are you? Those types of moments are very crucial to both the characters and the audience. The truth of the matter is whether you're a Christian or not, movies like this need to be seen by many. Christian movies can really help those who are not Christian to be inspired by a group of faithful film-makers. Overcomer is one of the best to come from the Kendrick Bros. and I'm really looking forward to a lot of more inspiring stories in the future. Rotten Tomatoes gives it 50%, but I give it an 89%, not only because it's a great Christian movie, but a great movie period.

(SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) This is the most fun Spider-Man movie out there. They take a different approach to the character by taking him out of New York to save the day throughout Europe was just an idea right outside the box. Homecoming was like a spin on John Hughes movies, while this was like a National Lampoons' European Vacation rip-off. Also, Mysterio is my new favorite live-action Spidey villain. His illusions were so accurate to the comics, that it's nostalgic to 90s animated series and the video games. The romance between Peter and MJ is soft, funny and awkward and I could totally relate. It also has the greatest post-credit scenes to any MCU movie. If you stayed for the post-credit scenes then you already know the surprises from that either left you jaw-dropped or confused. The biggest surprise to me was J.K. Simmons' J. Jonah Jameson Spider-Man: Far From Home is Marvel's best usage of the wall-crawler's story so far, and seeing this on the 4th of July was an absolute treat, and probably the most American thing I had ever done. I give this movie a 9/10 rating.

I haven't seen all of the Fast and Furious movies, but they've been more entertaining and action-packed since Hobbs was introduced in Fast Five and when Shaw was introduced in Furious 7. This spin-off may not possess any street races, but it still manages to pack a lot of punches. The action is well-choreographed and the stunts are INSANE!!!!!!!!!!! This might be the best thought-out adventure in the entire franchise aside from 7 and 8. I give this movie a 9.2/10.

This is a very fast-paced, funny, and wildly entertaining movie with a very comic book type of vibe.