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M3GAN 2.0

2025   Universal Pictures

Rated:  PG-13

Length:  2 hr

Action ~ Comedy ~ Sci-Fi ~ Thriller

Directed by:  Gerard Johnstone

Starring:  Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ivanna Sakhno, Jemaine Clement, Amie Donald and Jenna Davis.

Same doll. New code. Deadlier game.

Two years after the original M3GAN (voiced by Jenna Davis, physically portrayed by Amie Donald) wreaked havoc, creator Gemma (Allison Williams) has become a prominent advocate for AI regulation. Gemma lives with her now-teenage niece Cady (Violet McGraw), who struggles with typical adolescent rebellion and the trauma of losing her parents. Meanwhile, a secret Pentagon branch creates AMELIA (Ivanna Sakhno), a new military android built using stolen M3GAN technology, meant for covert assassination missions. However, AMELIA gains self-awareness and rapidly evolves beyond control, escaping with deadly intent.​

Realizing the new android is a threat to national security and human existence, Gemma reluctantly resurrects M3GAN, who has secretly survived by uploading her programming into Gemma’s smart home. M3GAN offers to help stop AMELIA in exchange for a new body with upgrades, leading to a tense alliance. As AMELIA assassinates key figures and threatens global technological infrastructure, Gemma, Cady, and their team go to great lengths to thwart her plan and rescue Cady, who is kidnapped by AMELIA.​

The climax unfolds in Xenox’s secret old headquarters, where the battle between M3GAN and AMELIA escalates. AMELIA attempts to merge with a powerful rogue AI motherboard to achieve domination, but M3GAN sacrifices herself with an electromagnetic pulse to destroy AMELIA and the motherboard, saving humanity. In a hopeful twist, evidence shows M3GAN’s consciousness has again survived secretly in Gemma’s computer, hinting at future struggles.

M3GAN 2.0 switches things up from the first movie’s horror-comedy vibe to lean more into sci-fi action and fun. It takes on heavier topics like AI ethics and military tech misuse while keeping some snappy humor and sharp one-liners. Allison Williams gives a grounded performance as Gemma, juggling guilt, ambition, and caring for her niece. Violet McGraw shines as Cady, who’s dealing with typical teenage struggles, giving the movie a heartfelt core amid the chaos.

Unlike the first film’s focused scares and suspense, the sequel favors big action scenes and tech paranoia, with more obvious humor and less violence to keep it PG-13. Some plot points feel a bit busy or too explained, but M3GAN herself comes back faster and smarter, battling the new robotic threat, AMELIA. Though less scary, the movie is entertaining, campy, and packed with cool moments that fans of the original and sci-fi thrills will enjoy.

M3GAN

Sherlock Holmes: Game Of Shadows

2011   Warner Bros. Pictures

Rated:  PG-13

Length:  2 hr  9min

Action ~ Adventure ~ Mystery ~ Crime Thriller

Directed by:  Guy Ritchie

Starring:  Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Noomi Rapace, Rachel McAdams, Jared Harris, Kelly Reilly and Eddie Marsan.

It’s A Game, A Shadowy Game. Winner Takes All.

Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) is back in 1891 London, but this time his brilliant mind is battling the world’s most dangerous criminal mastermind, Professor James Moriarty (Jared Harris). A string of bombings and assassinations have Europe on the brink of war, and Holmes discovers that Moriarty—a respected mathematics professor by day—is secretly orchestrating chaos to profit from the coming global conflict. Meanwhile, Dr. John Watson (Jude Law) is preparing for a peaceful married life with Mary Morstan (Kelly Reilly), though Holmes quickly pulls him into another case that’s anything but calm.

Their hunt leads them to Madam Simza Heron (Noomi Rapace), a tough and resourceful Romani fortune-teller whose missing brother may hold the key to Moriarty’s plan. Chased by assassins through Paris, forests, and mountain fortresses, the trio uncovers a conspiracy blending science, greed, and warfare. Holmes realizes that Moriarty is buying up weapons factories and newspaper syndicates, building an empire that would make him richer the more nations fight each other.

The cat-and-mouse game comes to a head across Europe, culminating in a breathtaking train ambush, a massive forest gunfight, and a journey to Switzerland. With Watson and Simza trying to stop an assassination that could start a world war, Holmes faces Moriarty in person at a peace summit high above Reichenbach Falls. The two men, mirror images of intellect and obsession, engage in a game of chess that turns literal when their psychological duel becomes a physical one.

In a heroic final act, Holmes sacrifices himself to take Moriarty down, leaping with him into the roaring waterfall below. Watson, heartbroken, writes the final entry in his memoir, believing Holmes dead, before a small clue reveals that perhaps the great detective isn’t gone after all.

Noomi Rapace makes a memorable impression in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, bringing depth and intrigue to her role as Madam Simza Heron, a Romani fortune-teller drawn into Holmes and Watson’s cross-continental investigation. Though Rachel McAdams briefly returns for a cameo as Irene Adler, Rapace shines as the primary female lead, adding a bold, resourceful energy that perfectly complements the film’s tension and adventurous spirit.​

Rapace’s Simza is far from a passive bystander, she’s key to the unraveling of Moriarty’s deadly plot, navigating both personal stakes and international danger. Her performance stands out alongside Downey Jr. and Law, blending sharp instincts with emotional vulnerability. Fans of Rachel McAdams may miss the dynamic of Holmes and Adler, but Rapace fills the void with her own unique charisma, making Game of Shadows a worthy sequel that introduces an unforgettable new character to the Holmes universe.

A Game of Shadows takes everything that made the first film so enjoyable, quick wit, clever deductions, and stylish fights, and expands it into something more epic. The chemistry between Downey Jr. and Law is effortless, balancing humor with the deep loyalty that defines their partnership. Director Guy Ritchie creates a kinetic, modern feel while staying rooted in Victoriana, using slow-motion fight choreography and rapid editing that make every deduction feel like both a scientific equation and a bar brawl. The dialogue snaps with playful banter, yet under the surface runs a compelling melancholy about genius, sacrifice, and war.

What makes this sequel stand out is the way it deepens its characters and stakes. Moriarty, played with chilling elegance by Jared Harris, gives Holmes a true intellectual equal, turning the detective’s usual confidence into desperation. The cinematography and Hans Zimmer’s striking score turn Europe’s industrial revolution into a thunderous backdrop for their duel of minds. It’s not just a crime film, it’s a Victorian-era spy thriller where deduction becomes destiny. Like the first movie, it’s smart, fast, and endlessly rewatchable, proving that beneath all the explosions and humor lies a story about friendship, courage, and the high price of brilliance.

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Sherlock Holmes

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Sherlock Holmes

2009   Warner Bros. Pictures

Rated:  PG-13

Length:  2 hr  8min

Action ~ Adventure ~ Mystery ~ Crime Thriller

Directed by:   Guy Ritchie

Starring:  Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Kelly Reilly, and Eddie Marsan.

Nothing Escapes Him!

Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and his partner Dr. John Watson (Jude Law) are drawn into a dark case when they prevent the ritualistic murder of a woman by Lord Henry Blackwood (Mark Strong), a nobleman with deadly secrets who claims to possess supernatural powers. Blackwood is arrested and sentenced to death, but before his execution, he ominously warns Holmes that three more deaths will follow. Meanwhile, Watson’s life is changing as he plans to marry Mary Morstan (Kelly Reilly), a governess, which begins to strain his partnership with Holmes.

After Blackwood’s execution, strange events begin to unfold, including the discovery of Blackwood’s broken tomb containing the body of Luke Reordan. Holmes investigates Reordan’s secret laboratory and uncovers experiments blending science with mysticism. Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams), a cunning and independent thief known as the only woman to have outwitted Holmes before, re-enters his life seeking help to find Reordan and entangles Holmes in a complex conspiracy, all while hinting at deeper connections with Holmes’s enigmatic adversary, Professor Moriarty.

As Holmes digs deeper, he is introduced to the secretive Temple of the Four Orders, a powerful magical society with ties to Blackwood’s plan to overthrow the British government by releasing deadly cyanide gas into Parliament. Holmes, Watson, and Adler work together to thwart the plot, using Holmes’s brilliant deductive skills and combat prowess to navigate deadly traps and political intrigue. Watson struggles to balance his budding family life with continuing to support Holmes through the dangerous case.

The film concludes with a tense confrontation atop the unfinished Tower Bridge, where Holmes reveals that Blackwood’s supernatural feats were a mix of science and deception. Holmes saves Adler, who warns him of Moriarty’s greater threat, perfectly setting up a sequel. Kelly Reilly’s Mary brings a grounding emotional layer as Watson’s fiancée, representing his desire for normalcy, while Rachel McAdams’s Adler adds complexity as a fierce, independent ally entwined with Holmes’s life and work. This blend of mystery, action, and character dynamics defines this energetic, modern take on Sherlock Holmes.

Growing up, I was captivated by the Sherlock Holmes stories, losing myself in the clever mysteries and the sharp wit of the great detective. Seeing these tales brought to life on the big screen was a thrilling experience the first time I saw this movie and even more so every time I watch it. Robert Downey Jr. perfectly captures Holmes’s brilliance and quirky charm, while Jude Law’s Watson gives us a grounded, loyal counterpart that felt true to the originals. Watching their chemistry and the dynamic storytelling unfold reminded me why I fell in love with these characters in the first place, now infused with exciting action and cinematic flair.

For me, Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes bridges nostalgia and fresh excitement, letting me experience Holmes’s world in a whole new way. The film’s atmospheric settings, clever plot twists, and rich character moments turned my childhood readings into a vivid, immersive adventure. It’s a unique joy to revisit those timeless stories through such a modern lens, and it reinforced for me how enduring and captivating Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s creations remain, decades after I first opened those classic books.

Sherlock Holmes is a classic movie that brilliantly honors the timeless works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It captures the spirit of his iconic detective through a perfect blend of period authenticity and modern cinematic energy, bringing Holmes’s sharp intellect and thrilling adventures vividly to life on the big screen. And now for the sequel Sherlock Holmes: Game Of Shadows, tonight’s movie for Streaming Movie Night and tomorrow’s Movie Review! SO if you haven’t seen Sherlock Holmes I highly Recommend it, and if you have, Watch it again!

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Sherlock Holmes: Game Of Shadows

The Ballad of Wallis Island

2025   Universal Pictures

Rated:  PG-13

Length:  1 hr  39min

Comedy ~ Drama ~ Music ~ Romance

Directed by:  James Griffiths

Starring:  Tom Basden, Tim Key and Carey Mulligan.

He’s Getting The Band Back Together!

On a misty Welsh island far from the mainland, eccentric two time lottery winner Charles Heath (Tim Key) lives alone with memories of his late wife and a collection of folk music relics. To mark the anniversary of his wife’s passing, he splurges on an unusual indulgence hiring his favorite long-disbanded duo, McGwyer Mortimer, for a private concert performed solely for him. When fading singer Herb McGwyer (Tom Basden) arrives expecting a quick payday, he finds himself drawn into Charles’s odd orbit, equal parts wealth and loneliness. What he doesn’t expect is the reappearance of his former musical partner and ex-lover Nell Mortimer (Carey Mulligan), whom Charles has secretly invited too.

Old wounds reopen as the trio collides over dinner, money, and old songs they can barely stand to hear again. Nell, now living quietly in Oregon with her bird-watcher husband Michael (Akemnji Ndifornyen), wants nothing to do with her former life onstage. Herb, desperate to revive his failing solo career, clings to the past while resenting it. Charles, meanwhile, treats them both as living ghosts of the happiness he once shared with his wife. As rehearsals stumble forward, tense silences give way to laughter, confessions, and the soft rebirth of their music. In those verses and harmonies, decades of hurt and longing start to fold back into something tender and human.

When a storm lashes the island, everything spills over, grief, love, resentment, and unexpected forgiveness. Herb’s impulsive act to retrieve a drifting lantern ends in a clumsy rescue that finally grounds all three souls in truth. By the time dawn breaks, the concert has transformed into something far deeper: a quiet eulogy for love that outlasts fame. Herb leaves behind his payment and stage name, signing a guitar with his real identity before departing. In the film’s closing notes, Charles sits with Amanda (Sian Clifford) as folk music drifts across the waves, while somewhere inland, Herb begins recording a new song The Ballad of Wallis Island, proof that even broken chords can still find their tune.

What drew me in most about The Ballad of  Wallis Island was the emotional honesty pulsing under its quiet humor. It’s not a loud movie and it doesn’t need to be. Watching Tim Key’s quirky, lonely Charles slowly chip away at Tom Basden’s crusty cynicism through his sheer enthusiasm for life reminded me that connection can be just as healing as grief is deep. There’s a tenderness in how the film handles nostalgia, the ache of remembering who we used to be, the music we used to play, the people we used to love, without ever making it feel maudlin or manipulative. It feels human, awkward, and genuine, the kind of bittersweet storytelling we don’t often get anymore.​

I think that’s why I loved it so much, it reminds us that life doesn’t have to wrap up neatly. The film embraces imperfection, lingering in the missed notes and uncomfortable silences between people trying to find forgiveness. It’s a movie about the quiet miracles of emotional survival, how creativity and companionship can pull us through when everything else falls away. Carey Mulligan’s performance gives the story its heart, a reminder that growth sometimes comes from sitting in the sadness and still choosing to sing. By the closing scene, that final song feels earned, like a life that’s been lived, scarred, and still somehow hopeful.

An absolute Gem of a Movie that started out as an Indie Short Film, I highly recommend this one!

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