kelly-gaudreau Reviews

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)

Best Star Trek Film

[10/10 · 29 August 2022]

I would say a majority of people believe The Wrath of Khan to be the best film with members of the original cast. After rewatching The Undiscovered Country after recently watching Khan, as well recently, I have to change my mind on that subject. From the moment the film score started to play on my screen I felt we stepped it up a notch. The storyline was even more gripping than the previous films. Christoper Plummer, as Chang, was even more intriguing than Montebalm's Khan. And to top it all off it ties in with The Next Generation which was playing on TV at the time. I felt all the original cast brought their A-Game to this one, which, was perfect after sucking so bad in The Final Frontier.

Re-Elected (2020)

Not Delicious

[3/10 · 29 August 2022]

So, I decided it was time to watch a horror flick from last year's Halloween list. I thought, "this should be delicious, a movie with zombie Presidents." Nah, it left a bad taste in mouth. It was billed as a Comedy-Horror. No laughter. No scares. However, the "delicious" part was the wonderful snacks I was eating. I do reccomend Lay's Chedder and Sour Cream Wavy chips with Hellavu Good Jalopeno dip. Now that's delicious. Ok, I need to stretch out my review by a few more charactors. So, let's talk about the BM I had the next day where I did reflect upon the film. That should be a positve, right?

The Cursed (2021)

Hammer Style

[10/10 · 28 July 2022]

This film is very reminiscent of the Hammer gothic-horror style which is a big seller for me. It's a different take on the werewolf sub-genre and the gore factor is hight up there. Keep a bucket beside your seat.

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Stunning

[8/10 · 24 July 2022]

With great humor, action, and stunning visuals I was happy my daughter made me watch this film. It's easy to see why this movie has become a modern-day classic. If the visuals do not hook you in the story will.

The Clan of the Cave Bear (1986)

Yaaay!! Curtis Armstrong!

[6/10 · 23 July 2022]

Even with Daryl Hannah's star power, at the time, this film just did not do it for me. I stood up grunting in the middle just so I could pee. The most fascinating aspect of the film was Snot (Curtis Armstrong) playing Goov. I always felt he was a caveman at heart.

The Invisible Man (I) (2020)

Not the Usual

[7/10 · 17 July 2022]

Do not go into this movie thinking you will get a remake of the original The Invisible Man. You are about to go down a different path. It is a scary and thrilling path. Look around every corner. Somebody is watching you.

Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

Welcome Aboard

[10/10 · 9 July 2022]

Welcome to the Marvel Universe Thor: Love and Thunder and it's great to have you aboard. I love how they keep the comedy aspect of Thor going. Waititi takes you on a journey, from feeling somewhat awkard in the beginning, to laughter, and than sadness. In addition to Hemsworth's amazing awesomeness (my wife was in heaven for one particular scene), Portman and Bale were great in their roles. Waititi also brings great visual colours and a perfect soundtrack that makes you want to raise your fist in the air.

Night Raiders (2021)

Compelling

[7/10 · 28 June 2022]

A truly compelling story of a future gone mad with comparrisons with what, we as a nation, experienced in the past. The film is very reminicsent of what Indigenious peoples experienced in residential schools.

The Thing (I) (2011)

Whatta Thing

[10/10 · 26 June 2022]

With many scares this film is a rival to the original version. The visuals help to step it up a notch. Their "Thing" is a lot more creepier and kind of disgusting. If you're a fan of Carpenter's version check this one out.

Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)

SCRAT!!!

[7/10 · 26 June 2022]

I love me some Scrat. This is a hilarious outing for the Ice Age crew. The story somewhat lacked in places, however, I always enjoy the three amigos. We also know who the real star of the film is, SCRAT!

Birdy (1984)

Take Flight

[7/10 · 20 June 2022]

When the wife wanted to watch this film, a favourite of hers, I was skeptical if I would like it. It was a story that kept my interest. I was totally enchanted by Modine's character. Once you watch you will feel as though you could take flight.

The Croods (2013)

Go Grug!

[7/10 · 20 June 2022]

A visually entertaining film and humourous as well. If you have not seen it, grab your kids, and do not be afraid of trying something new. As a father, it is very easy to relate to Cage's character.

Deadpool (2016)

Juvenile

[10/10 · 12 June 2022]

Bring out your profanity and your humor and let's stare in awe at Ryan Reynold's buttocks. Things work so well in this film I peed myself several times, not because I was laughing too hard but because I felt I could. If anybody else was playing this charector the movie would have been a flop, thanks to Reynolds, it's a work of art. The movie brought out the juvenile in me, although, the wife says I never evolved past my juvenile stage.

Candyman (2021)

Loved the Original

[8/10 · 11 June 2022]

Loved Candyman back in the day. This version, however, steps it up a notch and is more visually terrifying. The "kill scenes" are somewhat mysterious and even more chilling.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

Spellbound

[10/10 · 10 June 2022]

You will be spellbound by the latest installment in the Marvel Universe. Sam Raimi and Marvel films is the best combination since that whole "you got chocolate in my peanut butter, you got peanut butter in my chocalate."

Scream (I) (2022)

Slashtastic

[8/10 · 9 June 2022]

You love Slasher films you say? Well, you need to watch the latest installment in the Sream franchise. All you need for a great Slasher flick is blood and knifes. Scream has outdone themselves once again. They were able to combine today's modern culture with that of the 90s and delivered a memorable addition to the sub-genre.

They Live in the Grey (2022)

Workable

[6/10 · 9 June 2022]

The concept of the film was workable but the runtime was out of control. If it helps, I don't remember much of what happened. I do, also, need to add that the other two in our household who watched it found it to suck.

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)

Disney Lover

[7/10 · 9 June 2022]

Anybody my age, I'm sure, had to love Chip 'n Dale. Whether, you watched them as part of the Disney Sunday nights or as a 20-something year old watching the show in the 90s. Did I say I was inn my 20s watching cartoons. Nah, you didn't read that. Now, you take another fav, this time from the 21st Century, Samberg and Mulany, and BAM. It's also a animators paradise watching all these differant styles of animation mixing together.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

Nostalgic

[9/10 · 9 June 2022]

A pure nostalgic ride that is much more exciting than the all-female reboot. I can totally envision a sequel with the new generation of ghostbusters. It's like a Ghostbusters version of Stranger Things.

Star Trek Beyond (2016)

Bold

[10/10 · 9 May 2022]

Another great action-packed Star Trek-reboot. I love the plot that Pegg and Jung created. It brings you back to what Star Trek is all about, "to boldly go where no one has gone before.

Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)

Yay Venom

[7/10 · 1 May 2022]

The sad part is I do not remember the details of the first film. What I took away from this one is that Venom was the real star of the movie. Woody Harrelson was a real drag. There was two bonus apsects, the film was shorter than the first and the mid-credits. Overall, it was entertaining.

Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

All Hail Cumberbatch

[10/10 · 1 May 2022]

Once again, we enter Star Trek heaven. Khan is the ultimate villian in Trek canon and this film has made him even more villianous. Too bad Cumberbatch wasn't around 55 yrs ago. It would have been interesting to him established as the true Khan.

Swiss Army Man (2016)

Stimulating

[7/10 · 1 May 2022]

WTF?!? Another guilty pleasure. Ok, this film is stimulating on both sight and hearing. If you like farts, necrophilia, talking dead people, and just all around strangeness, check it out.

History of the World: Part I (1981)

Guilty Pleasure

[10/10 · 1 May 2022]

Now, here is a guilty pleasure for you. The critics jumped all over it back in the day, however, it is pure Mel Brooks. The tell-tale sign it is a Brooks masterpiece, snot running down my face as i roll all over the floor laughing.

Star Trek (2009)

Utopia

[10/10 · 18 April 2022]

This, of course, will be a biased review. I live and breath Star Trek. From the earliest day of watching Star Trek episodes with my Dad in the 70's to the excitment I felt knowing that a new voyage would begin in 1987. Star Trek has helped shape my view of the world. One people, one common goal. When this film was announced I was skeptial. You can't reboot Star Trek. I was wrong. By taking us to an alternate reality Abrams showed we could have our cake and eat it too. Pine captured the essence of Kirk, as did Quinto of Spock. I long for that future that Star Trek has created.