Leaving the Theater

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Caught Stealing by himself… RYJ contemplates violence…RYJ -  2.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoe Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D’Onofrio, Benito Martinew Ocasio, Griffin Dunne, Carol KaneWritten by Charlie HustonDirected by Darren AronofskyFor more information about Caught Stealing check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Long Walk with Deondre Jones… RYJ and Deondre wonder if walking and talking makes for a good filmDJ - 2.2 of 5 starsYJ -  2.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronFollow Deondre Jones on IG and BlueskyCheck out his podcast I’m the VillainAvailable in theatersStarring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Joshua Odjick, Tut Nyuout, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Josh Hamilton, Judy Greer, and Mark HamillWritten by JT MollnerDirected by Francis LawrenceFor more information about The Long Walk check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Roses by himself… RYJ ponders if chemistry can be too strong between two charming people…RYJ -  3.75 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, and Allison JanneyWritten by Tony McNamaraDirected by Jay RoachFor more information about The Roses check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Freakier Friday by himself… RYJ tries to explain the complicated four-way switch of bodies this film entails…RYJ -  3.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, and Mark HarmonWritten by Jordan WeissDirected by Nisha GanatraFor more information about Freakier Friday, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Weapons by himself…that’s right, by himself. RYJ goes to a horror movie alone…it was terrifying, but also worth it!RYJ -  4 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Cary Christopher, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, and Amy MadiganWritten and Directed by Zach CreggerFor more information about Weapons, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Naked Gun by himself… RYJ wonders if movie crowds are actually ruining movies…RYJ -  4 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, Danny Huston, and Moses JonesWritten by Dan Gregor, Doug Mand, and Akiva SchafferDirected by Akiva SchafferFor more information about The Naked Gun check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews The Fantastic Four The First Steps...RYJ is concerned about the connective tissue of the MCU while still enjoying this standalone superhero filmRYJ -  3.75 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bacharach, Joseph Quinn, Julia Garner, Natasha Lyonne, and Paul Walter HauserWritten by Josh Friedman, Eric Paarson, Jeff Kaplan, and Ian SpringerDirected by Matt ShakmanFor more information about The Fantastic Four The First Steps check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews I Know What You Did Last Summer with Chioke I’anson… RYJ and Chioke discuss what happens when a movie is bad, but has familiar faces that we’ve missed in itChioke - 1.5 of 5 starsRYJ -  2 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronCheck out Resonate or Chioke I’anson Available in theatersStarring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr., Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, Sarah Pidgeon, and Billy CampbellWritten by Sam Lansky and Jennifer Kaytin RobinsonDirected by Jennifer Kaytin RobinsonFor more information about I Know What You Did Last Summer, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Superman with JC Howard… RYJ and JC debate over how much backstory is necessary for a character we’ve known for decades, despite this being a reboot filmJC - 4.3 of 5 starsRYJ -  3.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronFollow JC Howard on IG and BlueskyCheck out his piece on Code Switch entitled Black Praise in White PewsAvailable in theatersStarring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela MercedWritten and Directed by James GunnFor more information about Superman, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Jurassic World Rebirth with Nichole Hill… RYJ and Nichole ask the question, is this the type of movie do you put on if you don’t plan to watch it?  (wink-wink)NH and RYJ -  1.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronFollow Nichole Hill on IG - @nicholewithanhCheck out Nichole’s new podcast Our Ancestors Were Messy, available everywhere you listenAvailable in theatersStarring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey,Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Ed SkreinWritten by David KoeppDirected by Gareth EdwardsFor more information about Jurassic World Rebirth, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews M3gan 2.0 with Jonquilyn Hill… RYJ and Jonquilyn debate whether or not Chee-tohs are chips or not…JQ - 3.95 of 5 starsRYJ -  3.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronFollow Jonquilyn Hill on IG - @jonquilrose and Twitter - @jonquilynhillJonquilyn is a Senior Producer at Vox Media, check out some of her work using the links below:Explain It to MeThrough the CracksAvailable in theatersStarring Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jen Van Epps, and Ivanna SakhnoWritten and directed by Gerard JohnstoneFor more information about M3gan 2.0, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews F1…without Chioke I’anson RYJ wonders if caring for your children is more important than coming to see a movie with Ronald.RYJ -  4.25 of 5 stars (actually, upon reflection, I think this is probably a 4 or a 3.99 movie)Follow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, Javier Bardem, Shea Whigham, and Joseph BalderramaWritten by Ehren Krugerirected by Joseph KosinskiFor more information about F1, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Elio… RYJ ponders why every main character in animated movies have to be orphans for us to feel anything for themRYJ -  3 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, Remy Edgerly, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil, Shirley Henderson, and Brendan HuntWritten by Julia Cho, Mark Hammer, and Mike JonesDirected by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, and Adrian MolinaFor more information about Elio, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews 28 Years Later… RYJ quibbles over the definition of zombies vs infected.RYJ -  4 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Jodie, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, and Edvin RydingWritten by Alex GarlandDirected by Danny BoyleFor more information about 28 Years Later, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews How to Train Your Dragon with Pamalamadingdong Perez… RYJ and Pamela ponder the question, Why does this movie exist?PP  - 3 of 5 starsRYJ -  3.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, and Ruth CoddWritten and directed by Dean DeBloisFor more information about How to Train Your Dragon, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Ballerina with Laura Nichols… RYJ and Laura argue over whether the ballerinas show up in chapter 2 or chapter 3 ParabellumLaura - 4 of 5 starsRYJ - 4 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronFollow Laura Nichols on IG - @larbethAvailable in theatersStarring Ana De Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, and Keanu ReevesWritten by Shay HattenDirected by Len WisemanFor more information about Ballerina, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Lilo and Stitch by himself…RYJ attempts to define a live-action remake vs an updated animation remakeRYJ -  3.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Maia Kealoha, Chris Sanders, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Courtney B Vance, Hannah Waddingham, Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott LeeWritten by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes Directed by Dean Fleischer CampFor more information about Lilo and Stich, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning in London with Natasha Miller… RYJ wonders why a movie that’s concluding the franchise would leave enough ambiguity for another installmentNatasha - 3.5 of 5 starsRYJ -  3.5 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronCheck out Natasha Miller’s podcast Bitter/Sweet and learn more about the show hereAvailable in theatersStarring Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny, Angela Bassett, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, and Tramell TillmanWritten by Christopher McQuarrie and Erik JendresenDirected by Christopher McQuarrieFor more information about Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Final Destination Bloodlines… RYJ wonders what is the thought process behind naming entries in a film franchiseRYJ -  3.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, and Tony ToddWritten by Guy Busick, and Lori Evans TaylorDirected by Zach Lipovsky, and Adam SteinFor more information about Final Destination: Bloodlines, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Thunderbolts* with Daisy Rosario… RYJ and Daisy wonder if MCU has a phase 5 problemDaisy - 3 of 5 starsRYJ -  2.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, David Harbour, Hannah John-Karmen, and Julia Louis-DreyfussWritten by Eric Pearson and Joanna CaloDirected by Jake SchreierFor more information about Thunderbolts*, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link