Directed by: Dean DeBlois Starring: Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler Release Date: June 13, 2025 Runtime: 2h 5m My Rating:
If you didn’t know, this is the live-action adaptation of the 2010 animated film starring Jay Baruchel and Gerard Butler. I won’t go into the plot of this movie because it’s the same as the animated film. It’s rare to see a live-action adaptation maintain the same plot with very few changes. It’s all thanks to Dean DeBlois, the director of the animated films. He wanted to direct the live-action so nobody else would adapt his work.
With that said, here is my review of How to Train Your Dragon (2025).
For Super Hero Month (2025), I revisited my childhood with the original Superman, played by Christopher Reeve. While I am predominantly a Marvel fan, I do appreciate the DC universe. When it comes to DC Comics, Superman is probably my favorite. I grew up in the 80s and 90s, and the Superman theme was part of the soundtrack of my childhood. Honestly, anything composed by Sir John Williams is part of my childhood soundtrack.
Fun Fact: Christopher Reeve was trained by David Prowse to get in shape for his role as Superman. David Prowse was the man in the Darth Vader costume; therefore, Superman was trained by Darth Vader.
Ok, I’m a little behind posting about new MCU trailers. A couple of days ago, the final trailer for Fantastic Four First Steps came out. If, by chance, you haven’t seen it yet, or want to watch it again, here you go:
This trailer is a little more exciting than the previous trailers we’ve seen for this movie. This cast and story are starting to grow on me, but it’s probably going to be one of those movies that I wait to see the audience’s response. I don’t care about the critics.
Just a note in regards to the MCU, this movie is the first film in Phase Six. Phase Six is also the final set of films in the Multiverse Saga.
The movie comes out on July 25th. If you see it, drop a comment about what you thought. I’m interested.
“The screen is a magic medium. It has such power that it can retain interest as it conveys emotions and moods that no other art form can hope to tackle.” – Stanley Kubrick
Directed by: Dean Fleischer Camp Starring: Maia Kealoha, Sydney Agudong, Chris Sanders Release Date: May 23, 2025 Runtime: 1 hr 48 min My Rating:
I know, this isn’t my usual flavor of movie to see in the theater, but when you have a wife and daughter who love Stitch, you make some compromises. In my case, it was to see Thunderbolts* next. With that said, I won’t summarize this movie because it follows the same plot as the 2002 animated film. We’ll just jump right into the review.
I know I’ve been silent for a while. April and May were extremely busy with birthdays, spring break, and the end of the school year. However, this announcement seems like a great way to return to my blog. Spaceballs 2 Is Official! This was becoming one of those things that’s teased for years but this time, it’s real …
If the wizarding world of Harry Potter were real, my daughter would have received her letter from Hogwarts this year. Therefore, I felt the Harry Potter films were a befitting selection for Fantasy Month (which also happens to be the month she was born). I read somewhere that if you were to watch all the Harry Potter movies back-to-back, it would take you over 18 hours. However, I did not do that, but it is an interesting fact nonetheless.
I’m also not going to review each movie because, in my opinion, they are critic-proof, just like Star Wars. No doubt many disagree with that statement, but that’s okay. To each their own.
It’s been a while since I have watched these movies and I still quite enjoy them. The Order of the Phoenix might be my favorite. As strange as this may sound, the biggest takeaway from watching these movies again is that I need to go back and reread the books. It’s been too long.
Bonus and Special Event Movies
There are a couple of special event movies in April. On the 5th is First Contact Day and I did manage to find the time to watch Star Trek First Contact. It might be my favorite Star Trek film with the TNG crew. (The Voyage Home is probably still my favorite movie with the original crew.)
April 15th is Jackie Robinson Day (as well as Tax Day in the US) however I did not get a chance to watch 42 again. I’ll try to make it a point to do it next year.
I try to watch Passion of the Christ around Easter but Holy Week was one of the busiest weeks of the month. Granted that movie isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, especially if you are not Catholic. Personally, I think it’s important to watch during Holy Week as a reminder.
And now it’s time for the best movie month of them all, Star Wars month!
“The screen is a magic medium. It has such power that it can retain interest as it conveys emotions and moods that no other art form can hope to tackle.” – Stanley Kubrick
