Red Dwarf's Reviews
Back to the Danger Zone
Wokeness: none.
Maverick is back in a movie that was actually made for men (and women who like men). It's been a long wait but we get all the gear, drama & action that might even surpass the 1st Top Gun. It does just the right amount of fan service while introducing the next generation of ace pilots.
Enjoy this oasis in a desert of feminized movies called the modern Hollywood film industry.
Created: 12-20-2024
A Rather Unserious Movie About a Somewhat Serious Topic
Wokeness: It's more "anti-woke", so be warned. Some are just as annoyed by anti-woke content.
My opinion: It emulates early 2000s comedies reasonably well, while delivering a clear message against biological men in women's sports. A lot of people said it was misrepresenting trans women in women's sports, but not only was it accurate, it became even more relevant with the Paris Olympics. I might be the only one that enjoyed Boreing's rather flat performance, that he did because no actor in Hollywood would touch this project. Kudos for DW for tackling the most sacred of progressive cows: transgenderism.
As a film, it's very much a small studio film with barely competent writing and acting but decent production values, and the final result rises above mediocrity.
Created: 12-11-2024
Must-See Comedy Mystery
Wokeness: none detected
My opinion: This is one of the best shows in the comedy mystery genre. It's right up there with Monk. Spencer & Gus are a great comedy duo. The supporting cast are all perfect & the old movie & TV show references are endless, as is the parade of excellent guest stars. I don't give out 5/5 that often, but this show deserves it.
Created: 09-18-2024
A Garfield for the 2020s
Wokeness: none detected
My opinion: it's a really fun movie that's just cartoonish enough & just Garfield enough. Although Lorenzo Music or Bill Murray will always be the voice I hear in my head for Garfield, Chris Pratt does a great job along with his co-stars such as Samuel L. Jackson. The use of modern stuff like Roombas and food delivery apps makes it very now, but that's not a bad thing.
Definitely fit for kids to watch & adults can enjoy it, too. I was surprised that I liked this much.
Created: 09-18-2024
Growing up is tough, but a bit easier with Leo
Wokeness: none
This one really surprised me. Adam Sandler as Leo and Bill Burr as Squirtle are a great comedy duo and trust me, it never forgets it's a comedy. But the focus is on all the 5th graders and the various hurdles they encounter. There is also singing, but it never overstays it's welcome. Highly recommended for pre-teens and up.
Created: 07-22-2024
It's About a Pacifist Bull; You'll Laugh, You'll Cry, You'll Moo
Woke? I could write an essay about whether a movie against the tradition of bullfighting is "woke", but since there are no other "modern audience" messages detected, I'll say No. It's fine. It's safe to let your kids watch, but watch it with them because you'll probably enjoy it, too.
What am I in for? It's The Story of Ferdinand, a bull who prefers flowers over bullfighting and the friends and enemies he meets along the way. The writing is clever, the voice actors excellent, the animation top-drawer, the music great, and the funny bits funny, which makes the emotional bits work even better. Kate McKinnon & Flula Borg are comedic standouts as Lupe & Hans, respectively (but also give a lot of credit to the animators). Enthusiastic recommend. 👍
Created: 05-31-2024
If you wish you were having breakfast in the '60s, I have a movie for you
Wokeness: None detected
A completely fictional story about the birth of the Pop Tart. Jerry Seinfeld finally gets to make a movie about his love of cereal, old cars and old references to the '60s most of us won't get. It's really just a bunch of bits thrown together on a march to the end of the movie. Some bits land, many don't, but you'll say "hey, that's that guy from that other thing" a lot because it's chock full of cameos, especially by comedians. And no one got hurt because the jokes are pretty safe.
My review score is assuming you're a Jerry Seinfeld fan and want more Jerry. And that's what you get. So a mild recommend for fans, a "don't bother" if not.
Created: 05-25-2024
It's a Dystopian Utopia of Sci-Fi Goodness
Wokeness: The Patriarchy: occasional references to things like "the glass ceiling" are infrequent but jarring. Girl Boss Alert: Tiny women that are not super soldiers and without sci-fi power suits easily take out 250 lb trained combatants in hand to hand combat.
My opinion: Continuum is one of the best written and acted modern sci-fi series I've seen. If you find the pilot a bit clunky, stick with it as it gets better.
What are you in for? It explores themes of dystopian future societies, evil corporations, guerilla uprisings, super soldiers, fancy future tech, and most importantly, time travel and all the questions it raises. It can be brutal and violent. Alliances constantly shift and characters can be profoundly shaped by events, while many wrestle with their personal agendas, moral codes, commitments to causes and the future they want to realize. It also has a proper ending, which often doesn't happen when shows are canceled.
Created: 05-10-2024
