Movies are loved by many, from the characters to the plot, it is hard to find someone who dislikes them. Yet a common experience before going into a movie is checking for reviews, whether it be from social media or a review site, nobody wants to waste their time watching a bad movie. As students at RH King, the most underestimated reviews are by your peers.
Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse | Starring: Shameik Moore & Hailee Steinfeld
Genre: Action, Animated & Adventure
IMDb Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8.4/10
Riyana Ahmed, A grade 11 student says, “The best movie review I can give would be Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse because it’s a genuinely beautiful movie. The way they go over topics, explore cultures, and build the characters in the movie is honestly well done. How they revolutionized the animation standards is honestly mind-blowing. The animation style suits the movie and it’s the fact that they go by twos and switch up the frame rate from time to time so cohesively makes it beautiful. None of it looks messy and even the characters you only see for five seconds you end up caring about them. It’s so funny and it’s so goated.”
Daddy’s Home 2 | Starring: Will Ferell & Mark Wahlberg
Genre: Comedy & Drama
IMDb Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 6/10
Sarah Paul, A fellow King student says her favourite film is Daddy’s Home 2. “Daddy’s Home 2 is the perfect movie to watch when you need a laugh with the whole family. It’s light-hearted and an easy watch that shows us the beauty and chaos of family. The movie is also a great watch for the holidays”, says Sarah. The film explores the importance of family with a comedic twist, making it an enjoyable watch.
She’s The Man | Starring: Amanda Bynes & Channing Tatum
Genre: Comedy & Romance
IMDb Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 6.4/10
Grade 11 student, Harni Paranthaman recommends the film She’s The Man. Harni says, “She’s The Man is a comfort film that will make you laugh each time you watch it. The movie’s main character, Viola, is a high-school girl who acts as a boy to be on the soccer team. As she hides her true self from the rest of the team, there are many funny and awkward moments. She’s The Man will definitely make you laugh!”.
Boss Baby | Starring: Alec Baldwin & Tobey Maguire
Genre: Family, Animated & Comedy
IMDb Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 6.3/10
Rashnavy Raseekan, A grade 11 student says: “My favourite movie would have to be Boss Baby because of how it is a cinematic masterpiece. It is a parallel to real life and symbolizes how children and a sibling bond can be undermined. It also highlights the unexpected comedic rivalry between dogs and babies. From the very beginning, Boss Baby demonstrated leadership skills while still maintaining a comedic balance. From a very young age, I have loved Boss Baby and watched it lift a smile on my face during tough times.”
The Emoji Movie | Starring: Tony Leondis, T.J. Miller, Anna Faris & James Corden
Genre: Family, Animated & Comedy
IMDb Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ 3.4/10
Rumaisa Hasan, A grade 11 student says, “The best movie of all time in my opinion would be The Emoji Movie, It has beautiful messaging on how people go through phases of discovery. You should not judge a person based on their appearance, people have layers. This movie explores problems of self-identity and self-fulfillment and the lack of a true sense of self. For example jailbreak, the secret princess who I look up to felt a deep-rooted emotional conflict and hatred within her because of her princess self.”.”
13 Going On 30 | Starring: Jennifer Garner & Mark Ruffalo
Genre: Romance, Comedy & Drama
IMDb Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 6.3/10
Grade 11 student Dhewani Pragas, recommends the iconic rom-com 13 Going On 30. Dhewani says “13 Going On 30 is a comfort film. It has many cute and funny moments. I love that it shows us to never take our childhood for granted. It’s a movie you can watch again and again, but never get bored of!”.
Dune: Part 2 | Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya & Florence Pugh
Genre: Science-fiction, Action & Adventure
IMDb Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8.5/10
Sayhan Hoque, suggests the sci-fi blockbuster Dune: Part 2. He says, “Dune 2 is everything you need in a sci-fi film. It has an interesting and complex plot. The film has amazing visuals, complex characters and great action, making it a must-watch.”
Catch Me If You Can | Starring: Leonardo Dicaprio & Tom Hanks
Genre: Crime & Comedy
IMDb Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8.1/10
Fellow King student Victoria Vinogradova, says one of her all-time favourite films is Catch Me If You Can. “The movie is a fun watch that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The movie follows an FBI agent played by Tom Hanks and a con artist played by Leanardo Dicaprio. The dynamic between both characters makes for a thrilling and engaging movie, making this film entertaining no matter how many times you watch it!”, says Victoria.
