Freeze Frame: "Together" (R), "The Naked Gun" (PG-13), "The Bad Guys 2" (PG), "She Rides Shotgun" (R)
Update: 2025-08-01
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The extremely creepy and highly original body horror flick "Together" is a date movie for the truly twisted. Real life husband-and-wife Dave Franco and Allison Brie play a struggling couple who encounter a supernatural force that draws them close...closer than anyone would ever want to be. The cast is terrific and the sly and witty script makes some pointed observations about relationships. "Together" is undoubtedly where horror fans will gather.
The 80s absurdist crime spoof TV series "Police Squad" morphed into the often hilarious three-movie "Naked Gun" franchise starring Leslie Nielson. The reboot stars Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebbin, Jr. and he's well cast. While the new filmmakers work hard to recapture the preposterous tone and pace of the old series, many of the jokes just don't land. I may be the Grinch on this one, but "The Naked Gun" is a minor misfire.
The animated action comedy "The Bad Guys" was a surprise hit in 2022. The not so surprising sequel "The Bad Guys 2" is about a gang of animal outlaws turned good guys who are blackmailed into one more shady caper by a band of female criminals. It's fast paced and goofy, providing more of the same cheeky antics. It may be too much of the same, but the kids won't mind.
“She Rides Shotgun” is a gritty and violent action thriller starring Taron Egerton as an ex-con fleeing a vicious drug gang. He must also protect his 11-year-old daughter, sharply played by Ana Sophia Heger, from them taking out their vengeance on her. It doesn’t all ring true, but “She Rides Shotgun” is still an engaging and disturbing crime drama.
The 80s absurdist crime spoof TV series "Police Squad" morphed into the often hilarious three-movie "Naked Gun" franchise starring Leslie Nielson. The reboot stars Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebbin, Jr. and he's well cast. While the new filmmakers work hard to recapture the preposterous tone and pace of the old series, many of the jokes just don't land. I may be the Grinch on this one, but "The Naked Gun" is a minor misfire.
The animated action comedy "The Bad Guys" was a surprise hit in 2022. The not so surprising sequel "The Bad Guys 2" is about a gang of animal outlaws turned good guys who are blackmailed into one more shady caper by a band of female criminals. It's fast paced and goofy, providing more of the same cheeky antics. It may be too much of the same, but the kids won't mind.
“She Rides Shotgun” is a gritty and violent action thriller starring Taron Egerton as an ex-con fleeing a vicious drug gang. He must also protect his 11-year-old daughter, sharply played by Ana Sophia Heger, from them taking out their vengeance on her. It doesn’t all ring true, but “She Rides Shotgun” is still an engaging and disturbing crime drama.
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