While 2024 had many successful animated films, one of the year’s biggest success stories was The Wild Robota film that tells the story of a robot called Roz who arrives on a desert island and ends up taking care of a goose called Brightbill. The Wild Robot It has received rave reviews since its release, reaching out to audiences and critics alike, with much of the praise centering on the central relationships between the main characters. While the announcement of The Wild RobotThe confirmed sequel comes mostly with excitement to see a continuation of this incredible story, there is also…
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In a year full of underwhelming horror films, the recent Smile 2 came out to prove that modern horror can still hit as hard as ever, achieving huge box office success and great critical reception, proving that the Smile franchise still has a lot of room to grow. The positive reviews and box office success of Smile 2 they outperformed the first by a pretty significant margin, which naturally raised questions about what the project achieves for the people behind the scenes making the film, namely Naomi Scott. The film’s critical success is particularly notable for one of Smile 2cast…
Transformers One is one of the most beloved entries of the long run Transformers franchise, giving audiences a glimpse into the past relationship between the series’ two most iconic characters, Megatron and Optimus Prime. Transformers OneThe widespread acclaim was due to many factors, but it came in large part because of the film’s notable characters, many of which are the best portrayals of those characters on the big screen to date. The deep and complex relationships shown between these fictional robots elevate the film to another level, building a film that is great in almost every way. Transformers OneThe cast…
Gladiator 2 is the sequel to the beloved 2000 original, directed once again by Ridley Scott. Excitement for the film is already palpable, with several trailers already showcasing Gladiator 2A stacked cast, seemingly at their best, and an intriguing plot centered on the legacy of the original film’s hero. So far, the stage is set for Gladiator 2 to become a huge box office success, but despite the film’s strength prior to release, it has already generated some controversy with regards to the project’s historical accuracy. THE Gladiator The franchise is clearly based on the real-life Roman Empire, including many…
One of the most popular and enduring horror film series of all time is undoubtedly the Foreigner franchise, which began in 1979 with Foreigner and is still going strong in 2024. The franchise’s long and storied history has had its ups and downs, as the series has gone from its relatively simple sci-fi horror roots to the massive and complicated Foreigner timeline as we know it today, but a major issue with all long-running franchises is how well the films tend to do when it comes to the box office. THE Foreigner The franchise has been surprisingly consistent with its…
There are few media franchises that have had as tumultuous careers as these Sonic the Hedgehog Series. Starting as one of the kings of the video game landscape, before failing to find his footing in later years, and now finally seeing a resurgence thanks to the new films, Sonic has had a fascinating career. But now, with the hot anticipated Sonic the Hedgehog 3 On the horizon, there’s an opportunity to look at what might be next for the franchise. with Sonic the Hedgehog 3s excellent cast and the goodwill of the previous two movies, the upcoming third film seems…
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Transformers OneMore than just an origin story for Optimus Prime and Megatron, Transformers One it also places considerable focus on other characters, specifically Elita-1 and Bumblebee. Transformers One received rave reviews since its release, being considered one of the best films in the world. Transformers franchise. Much of this acclaim naturally stems from the treatment of several iconic Transformers characters, some of whom were largely ignored by the films. Elita is a prime example of this. One of the best parts of the film is finally seeing the origin of Optimus Prime on the…
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Your MonsterAs one of the horror genre’s newest stars, Melissa Barrera’s new film Your monster It looked like it should have been a slam dunk. It tells the story of a young actress who finds and falls in love with a monster in her closet, similar to a modern-day monster. Beauty and the beast redo. In previews, Your monster was very well reviewed, with much praise directed at the split horror/anti-romance genre on display. However, although the film is scoring very well, this positive reception doesn’t seem to be translating at the box office. While 2024…
Terrifying 3 is the latest film in a franchise that has quickly become one of the new faces of the slasher horror genre, with many truly grotesque scenes reminiscent of classic horror films. By breaking box office records, Terrifying 3 also goes far beyond what many horror films would attempt, showing some truly disheartening scenarios that even left the Art the Clown actor sick on set, and it all ends with a scare for Terrifying 4. As Terrifying 3 continues to expand the franchise and what kind of horror is present, one scene in particular has gained a lot of…
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Alien: RomulusAlien: Romulus was one of last year’s most successful horror films, taking aspects from both the original Foreigner films and the most recent prequel films to create a project that serves as a stronger bridge between the old and the new. Alien: Romulus was very well evaluated, reaching both critics and the public, in addition to becoming the second highest-grossing film in the world. Foreigner franchise. The film is a certified hit and has been seen as a return to the franchise after the split of the previous two films. One of the…