BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Several major movies have just been released on DVD and Blu-ray.
“F1 The Movie” Grade B+: It’s Brad Pitt’s turn in the winner circle as he plays the nomadic racer-for-hire Sonny Hayes who some describe as a has-been, but many think he was a never-was. Thirty years after his Formula 1 racing days appeared to be over, Hayes gets pulled back into the rocket ships that pass for cars.
Director Joseph Kosinski didn’t have to go far to find his blueprint for the race movie. The man behind “Top Gun: Maverick” follows the same blend of banking heavily on big action sequences that pause only long enough for a bit of human drama. All he had to do was substitute Formula 1 cars for the Boeing Super Hornets.
If you get car sick, then skip “F1” because of all the fast and furious driving sequences. Forget Pitt, Bardem and Condon as the real stars of the movie are the cameras that put the moviegoer inside the car. The movie is heavy on driving sequences shown from every vantage point.
“The Bad Guys 2” Grade B: All you need to know about “The Bad Guys 2” is that when it comes to the sequel to the 2022 animated film, if one fart is funny, a thousand is better. Everything is played bigger, brighter and more odiferous this time and those elements will entertain youngsters and engage adults.
If “The Bad Guys 2” is guilty of anything, it is being excessive. The core group of thieves is entertaining enough to carry the film as they did the first time. Then there are two romance stories, the return of good and bad characters from the original film and the new bad guys gang.
Couple that with the fast passing and “The Bad Guys 2” is fast, furious and fun.
“I Know What You Did Last Summer” Grade C+: Because it has the same name as the 1997 movie and the 2021 TV series, the latest offering is not quite a sequel. But it does feature a return of Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt from the original and the 1998 sequel. Whatever the tag, the film certainly harkens back to the original.
It really isn’t until the last 20 minutes that “I Know What You Did Last Summer” begins to pick up the pace. Numerous suspects are suggested, the deaths become less predictable and the link to the past through returning characters solidifies the foundation.
The best thing going for the film is that it has been 28 years since the original movie scared up big box office business. The current target audience was not even born then so they won’t be making comparisons. Fans of the original should hold on to the memories of that first film.
“Nobody 2” Grade B-: Director Timo Tjahjanto opted not to try and reinvent the killing machine wheel with “Nobody 2.” It is the same unassuming man killing at the same rate as a meat packing company on overtime.
The twist this time is that workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk) has decided to take a break from his killer schedule and takes his family on a much-needed vacation to the small tourist town of Plummerville.
Just like “Nobody,” the sequel works because of Odenkirk. He stacks up a body count that would make John Wick jealous but doesn’t have the unemotional approach to the job as Wick. Mansell tries to calm the situation with his words but that never works.
“Dangerous Animals” Grade B: The best horror movies are those that feature both terrifying creatures — whether they be man, beast or otherworld offering — and strong members among intended victims who are willing to fight back. The stronger the struggle, the better that story.
Director Sean Byrne (“The Devil’s Candy”) found both leaning on Jai Courtney to handle all the evil parts of the film “Dangerous Animals.” He then cast Hassie Harrison who provides the strongest opponent for a killer since Buffy the Vampire Slayer first picked up a pointy stick.
“Dangerous Animals” is a well-balanced film. Intense scenes of terror are countered by tender moments of connection. The pure evil causing all the problems gets a worthy opponent from someone who might not be the obvious champion. There’s even the balance of land and sea.
It all gives this tale of sharks and serial killers some real teeth.
Also new on DVD and Blu-ray
“Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage”: The sequel series to “Young Sheldon” follows the pair as they raise their young family while navigating the challenges of adulthood, parenting and marriage. Includes all 22 episodes from season one.
“Peanuts: 75th Anniversary Ultimate TV Specials Collection”: Includes 40 TV specials and a bonus collectible anniversary booklet.
“Robot Chicken: The Complete Series”: Set features 228 episodes of the Emmy Award-winning Adult Swim series.
“When Fall Is Coming”: A loving grandmother’s peaceful retirement is disrupted by her antagonistic daughter and young grandson.
“Shaman”: A missionary in remote Ecuador must come to terms with her own faith when her son is possessed by dark forces.
Available on digital platforms
“Freakier Friday”: Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis star in this body-switching comedy sequel. It will be available on DVD and Blu-ray on Nov. 11.
“A Little Prayer”: A pillar of his Southern community must deal with his unruly but loving family.
“Monsters Within”: Life brings a war veteran back to his hometown to be with his sister who has Down Syndrome.
“The Villagers”: A former boxer moves to a small Korean village to take a job as a high school gym teacher in the crime thriller.
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