Alicia Matulewicz

In a pandemic era, this was fun escapism at its best. Mike Meyers isn’t the only one who can have an absurdist comedy like Austin Powers. I love the female protagonists and antagonist in this movie and it’s a rare find, indeed. Morgan Freeman as the crab was the cherry on the sundae, and Andy Garcia as Tommy Bahama was top notch. I wish he had more of a role in Barb’s love life. Just fun and female- centric.

So awesome! Such a much needed itch that had to be scratched. Right on point socially and with the very best and most humorous actors to represent the message. Eddie Murphy needs a tip of the hat for making this happen, and his friend Arsenio too!! I’m so happy to have seen this! Tracy Morgan was noteworthy and Wesley snipes too!! They were both perfect and were a funny dissonance against the kingdom. And to think James earl jones died soon after his appearance here makes it even more special. Sexual chocolate!!

I read this book back in the 1980’s along with other books about animals, like Man O War, when I was about 12. I remember how terrible and awful the dog’s experience and suffering was and what a long journey he had to undertake before he had peace, and they really did skim over that part in this movie. Needless to say, I still enjoyed watching this movie with my 17 yr old tonight but other than key plot points, it’s a big departure from the extent of suffering the dog endured in this book, and how long it took him to find his way. I would consider this movie to be “inspired by” the Call of the Wild by Jack London.