Gabriel Martinez

I thought “Are We There Yet?” was interesting at first, but the moment the bathroom scene came up — with one of the kids asking to be taken to the restroom — I was completely cringed out and immediately turned it off. I’m honestly relieved I didn’t finish the rest of this garbage. This has to be Ice Cube’s worst attempt at producing a family movie, especially when it comes to comedy. The humor falls flat, the scenes are awkward rather than funny, and it just feels like a painful watch from the start.

Saw this when I was in elementary school, my favorite episodes from the series were Annoying Arlene & where they called Charles "Chuckie". Sad why this show ended and got cancelled. This show also needs to be on Disney+ and have a DVD release, there's really no where to watch this show anymore other than to watch it on random illegal free online movie websites or to buy the series on the iTunes Store/Apple TV. Disney, please put this show on Disney+ and release a dvd for this show. I have to admit, this show is kinda like the Disney version of Drake & Josh. Wish they did more I'm in the band episodes if they didn't end it.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip was still decent and had its fun moments, but it's just not the same without David Cross. He clearly regretted working on the third movie, and his absence really showed in the fourth. Agent Suggs just can't replace the sharp, personal villainy that Uncle Ian brought to the series. Uncle Ian's character actually gets worse in the second and third movies. By the third film, it's clear he doesn't seriously care about Dave Seville at all, even though Dave rescued the Chipmunks from being Ian's superstar "slaves" in the first movie. This made their dynamic more complex and interesting, even if Ian was the antagonist. I've enjoyed all four films, but I mainly prefer the original 2007 movie. It had a fresh story, emotional depth, and Jason Lee's performance as Dave Seville was the heart of it all. The later movies lean more on slapstick and less on the character dynamics that made the first so memorable. Overall, The Road Chip is an enjoyable watch but feels like it's lost some of the spark and edge that made the originals special. Jason Lee continues to shine as Dave Seville - his warm, goofy performance is the heart of the series and helps keep the movies grounded. For me, the first movie from 2007 remains the best, with its emotional story of Dave discovering and caring for the Chipmunks, plus the fresh blend of live-action and CGI.

While I grew up watching iCarly and have plenty of memories from it, looking back now, it feels a lot more cringey and uncomfortable. After seeing the documentary Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, it's hard to separate the show from what was really happening behind the scenes. Dan Schneider's strange creative choices - especially the constant focus on feet - make the series harder to enjoy today. Even the bloopers episode reveals how much of the "independent web show" concept was staged, showing it wasn't as genuine or production-worthy as it seemed. The more you research about iCarly and similar Nickelodeon shows like Victorious, the clearer it becomes that the fun and creativity were masking a lot of darker truths. As a childhood memory, it's iconic. But as an adult revisiting it, it's difficult to watch the same way again.

The laughs that Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller brought to the screen in the earlier movies are gone here. The story and messages feel lost, as this one mostly focuses on the adults rather than the kids—despite being titled Little Fockers. The result is a flat, forgettable sequel with little to no memorable moments. I’d much rather stick with the first two films.

Dog Day Afternoon is one of those movies that grabs you from the start and never lets go. Everyone who worked on this film did an amazing job, from the cast to the direction to the writing. The story feels tense, unpredictable, and very real. But the absolute highlight here is Al Pacino. His performance as Sonny is nothing short of incredible — he slayed the role in the best possible way. The raw emotion he brings to the screen makes you feel every ounce of Sonny’s desperation and humanity. Pacino proves why he is one of the greatest actors of all time, and this film remains one of his best.

I’d stick with Friday & Barbershop!!

Stroker Ace isn't a bad movie - it has some fun moments and a bit of charm - but it's not exactly Burt Reynolds at his best either. I'd say it's slightly better than Smokey and the Bandit II, but still nothing too memorable. It makes sense why this film didn't do much for Burt's career, especially since he famously turned down Terms of Endearment to make it. That choice really puts this movie under a harsh light. There are a few interesting touches, like the use of real TV broadcast footage of race car crashes, but it almost feels like that was thrown in to give the film more intensity - and it doesn't really work. I borrowed the DVD (2018 Warner Brothers Archive Collection Reissue) from the library, and the technical quality was honestly pretty rough. The mono audio mix lacks energy, and the music doesn't add much excitement. The subtitles were especially bad - out of sync and didn't match what was being said at all. Overall, it's kinda a good movie for a casual watch, especially if you're into NASCAR or Burt Reynolds. But it's not one I'll be rushing to revisit.

In 2017, there’s no need for this movie, and that is entirely true for most sequels. Cars 3 is just basically the original 2006 movie done all over again and copies everything from it in such a cheap and terrible manner. Shame on Disney for ruining this franchise.

Good & interesting movie but it was kinda slow. Despite the MPAA description claiming “strong brutal violence” due to its R rating, it’s not as strong like Scarface, The Passion of The Christ or GoodFellas. While this was an enjoyable film, I’d actually prefer GoodFellas more than Casino.