Tag: Jon M. Chu
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Movie Review ~ Wicked
Wicked Synopsis: The untold story of the witches of Oz, focusing on the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, the misunderstood, green-skinned girl who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the popular girl who becomes the Good Witch of the North.Stars: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Jeff…
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Movie Review ~ In the Heights
The Facts: Synopsis: Lights up on Washington Heights, a world very much of its place, but universal in its experience, where the streets are made of music and little dreams become big. Stars: Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gregory Diaz IV, Jimmy Smits Director: Jon M. Chu Rated:…
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The Silver Bullet ~ In the Heights
Synopsis: A bodega owner has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic after inheriting his grandmother’s fortune. Release Date: June 26, 2020 Thoughts: By now, most fans of the musical phenomenon Hamilton are well-aware of creator Lin-Manuel Miranda’s previous Broadway success story, In the Heights. Also a celebrated piece of…
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Movie Review ~ Crazy Rich Asians
Movie Review Crazy Rich Asians 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: This contemporary romantic comedy, based on a global bestseller, follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend’s family. Director: Jon M. Chu Stars: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Awkwafina, Michelle Yeoh, Lisa Lu, Sonoya Mizuno, Chris Pang, Jimmy O. Yang, Ronny…
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Movie Review ~ Now You See Me 2
Movie Review Now You See Me 2 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: The Four Horsemen resurface and are forcibly recruited by a tech genius to pull off their most impossible heist yet. Director: Jon M. Chu Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Daniel Radcliffe, Lizzy Caplan, Jay Chou, Sanaa Lathan, David Warshofsky, Tsai Chin, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 129 minutes…
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Movie Review ~ Jem and the Holograms
Movie Review Jem and the Holograms 3/10 The Facts Synopsis: As a small-town girl catapults from underground video sensation to global superstar, she and her three sisters begin a journey of discovering that some talents are too special to keep hidden. Director: Jon M. Chu Stars: Juliette Lewis, Molly Ringwald, Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Ryan…
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The Silver Bullet ~ Jem and the Holograms
Synopsis: Music executive, Jerrica Benton, lives a secret, adventurous life as a glamorous rock star named Jem. Release Date: October 23, 2015 Thoughts: When I heard Universal Studios was getting behind a big screen treatment of the ‘80s cult cartoon Jem I was looking forward to a neon-colored camp odyssey that maintained the more fantastical…
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