At The Movies

Spaceballs Runtime: 96 minutes Rating: PG Release Date: June 24, 1987 Studio: MGM/UA Entertainment Franchise: Mel Brooks / Spaceballs  Franchise Position: 8 / 1 Run time in minutes: 96 Tagline: May the schwartz be with you. Ratings My rating: 7.1 /10 Dove Foundation rating: N/A IMDb rating: 7.1 /10 Rotten Tomatoes rating: 57% Metacritic rating: 51% Plot Summary Spaceballs is a 1987 sci-fi parody film directed by Mel Brooks. The story follows Lone Starr, a rogue pilot, and his half-man, half-dog sidekick Barf, who are hired to rescue Princess Vespa from the clutches of the evil Dark Helmet. Dark Helmet, under the command of President Skroob, plans to steal the air from the peaceful planet Druidia. Along the way, Lone Starr and Barf encounter comedic obstacles and characters, including the wise Yogurt, who teaches them the ways of the Schwartz, a mystical force. The film parodies popular science fiction franchises, particularly Star Wars, and is known for its slapstick humor and memo...

Title: The Adventures of Aquaman Runtime: 90 minutes Age Rating: NR Studio: Warner Bros. Television Franchise Name: None Franchise Position: N/A Tagline: Dive into the heroic underwater world of Aquaman! Trailer: (Intro) Cast List Ratings My Rating: 6/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb : 5.8/10 Rotten Tomatoes: Not available Metacritic: Not available Plot Summary This compilation of episodes from the 1960s "Aquaman" TV series features the underwater adventures of the DC Comics hero Aquaman as he protects the seas from various threats with the help of his allies. Critics Review Though campy by modern standards, the series is a nostalgic gem for superhero fans, delivering lighthearted fun and adventurous storytelling typical of 1960s television. Christian Perspective The show promotes virtues like courage, responsibility, and protecting the innocent, aligning well with Christian family values, though it contains fantasy elements. Family Friendliness Suitable for all ages wi...

Jaws 3‑D (1983), PG, 1 h 39 min  — the third installment in the Jaws franchise: Franchise #3 – Jaws Series Tagline: “The third dimension is terror.” Trailer --- 👥 Main Cast List Dennis Quaid as Mike Brody Bess Armstrong as Kay Morgan Simon MacCorkindale as Philip FitzRoyce Louis Gossett Jr. as Calvin Bouchard Lea Thompson as Kelly Ann Bukowski John Putch as Sean Brody --- 🌟 Reviews My Rating 5/10 Dove Foundation Not rated dove.org IMDb 5.8 / 10  Rotten Tomatoes ~10 %  Metacritic 27 / 100    Critically panned for weak effects, thin story, and its 3D gimmick—Variety called it “tepid,” and many reviewers blamed the nearly non-functional shark and lack of tension.  --- 📖 Plot Summary Set at SeaWorld Orlando, a gigantic shark infiltrates the aquarium and attacks guests. Mike Brody (son of Chief Brody) joins marine biologist Kay Morgan and hunter FitzRoyce to stop the rampaging mother shark. After capturing a baby shark, chaos erupts when the larger predato...

Supergirl (1984), PG, 2 hr 7 min  (127 min U.S. cut / 124 min international) Studio: TriStar Pictures (part of the Superman film series) Franchise: Superman (Franchise #4 / spin‑off) Tagline: “She’s more than just Superman’s cousin.” Trailer Link --- 🎭 Main Cast Helen Slater – Kara Zor‑El / Linda Lee / Supergirl Faye Dunaway – Selena Peter O’Toole – Zaltar Hart Bochner – Ethan Mia Farrow – Alura In‑Ze Brenda Vaccaro – Bianca Peter Cook – Nigel Simon Ward – Zor‑El Marc McClure – Jimmy Olsen Maureen Teefy – Lucy Lane David Healy – Mr. Danvers Sandra Dickinson – Argo citizen Matt Frewer – Eddie (truck driver)   --- ⭐ Reviews Critics Ratings My Rating: 6/10 The Dove Foundation: Not rated IMDb : 5.9–6.0 / 10   Rotten Tomatoes : 21% critics, ~26% audience Metacritic : 41/100 (mixed or average) --- 📖 Plot Summary Kara Zor‑El leaves Argo City to locate the Omegahedron—a powerful orb lost in space—and ends up on Earth posing as Linda Lee, cousin to Superman. Her missio...

Batman vs. Two‑Face (2017), PG, 1 hr 12 min Studio: Warner Bros. Animation / DC Entertainment Franchise: Batman Animated Films (Franchise #27; sequel to Return of the Caped Crusaders) Tagline: Two faces. One fate. Trailer Link --- 🎭 Main Cast Adam West – Bruce Wayne / Batman Burt Ward – Dick Grayson / Robin William Shatner – Harvey Dent / Two‑Face Julie Newmar – Catwoman Steven Weber – Alfred Pennyworth Jim Ward – Commissioner Gordon & Dr. Hugo Strange Thomas Lennon – Chief O’Hara & Warden Crichton Lynne Marie Stewart – Aunt Harriet Cooper Jeff Bergman – Joker, Bookworm, Desmond Dumas Wally Wingert – Riddler & King Tut William Salyers – Penguin Sirena Irwin – Dr. Harleen Quinzel Lee Meriwether – Lucille Diamond (cameo)   --- ⭐ Reviews Critics Ratings My Rating: 8/10 The Dove Foundation: Not rated IMDb : 6.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes (Critics): 100% Metacritic (User): 70/100 --- 📖 Plot Summary A grand experiment at Gotham State Prison to extract evil from villains acci...

Batman & Robin Year : 1997 Franchise : Batman Franchise #: 5 (Fourth and final installment of the original film series that began with Burton’s 1989 Batman) Total Runtime : 125 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for strong stylized action and some innuendo) Tagline  “Strength. Courage. Honor. And loyalty.” Main Cast George Clooney – Bruce Wayne / Batman Chris O’Donnell – Dick Grayson / Robin Arnold Schwarzenegger – Dr. Victor Fries / Mr. Freeze Uma Thurman – Dr. Pamela Isley / Poison Ivy Alicia Silverstone – Barbara Wilson / Batgirl Michael Gough – Alfred Pennyworth Jeep Swenson – Bane John Glover – Dr. Jason Woodrue Reviews Synopsis Batman and Robin are back—but this time they’ve got some help. When Mr. Freeze threatens Gotham with a plan to cover the city in ice, and Poison Ivy wants to destroy humanity to save plants, it’s up to the Dynamic Duo (and now Batgirl) to stop them. The movie is famous—or infamous—for its campy tone, bat-nipples, ice puns, and over-the-top visuals. Over...

Batman Forever Year : 1995 Franchise : Batman Franchise # : 4 (Follows Batman Returns, first film directed by Joel Schumacher after Tim Burton stepped back) Total Runtime : 121 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for strong stylized action and some sensuality) Tagline  “Courage now, truth always, Batman forever!” Main Cast Val Kilmer – Bruce Wayne / Batman Tommy Lee Jones – Harvey Dent / Two-Face Jim Carrey – Edward Nygma / The Riddler Nicole Kidman – Dr. Chase Meridian Chris O’Donnell – Dick Grayson / Robin Michael Gough – Alfred Pennyworth Pat Hingle – Commissioner Gordon Reviews Synopsis This time around, Batman is dealing with not one, but two chaotic villains—Two-Face and The Riddler—while also struggling with his identity and trauma. Along the way, he gains a new ally in Dick Grayson, a.k.a. Robin, whose own family tragedy mirrors Bruce’s past. This film shifts away from Tim Burton’s dark tone, going for a flashier, neon-drenched aesthetic and more over-the-top performances (especia...

Batman: The Movie Year : 1966 Franchise : Batman Franchise # : 1 (First theatrical Batman film, based on the 1960s TV series) Total Runtime : 104 minutes MPAA Rating: Approved (equivalent to PG) Tagline  “The Caped Crusader battles his most diabolical foes!” Main Cast Adam West – Batman / Bruce Wayne Burt Ward – Robin / Dick Grayson Lee Meriwether – Catwoman Cesar Romero – The Joker Burgess Meredith – The Penguin Frank Gorshin – The Riddler Neil Hamilton – Commissioner Gordon Synopsis This movie follows Batman and Robin as they team up to stop a wild alliance of their most notorious enemies—The Joker, The Penguin, The Riddler, and Catwoman. Each villain plots to steal a powerful invention that could control the world’s weather. Packed with colorful costumes, silly gadgets, and classic one-liners, it’s a fun, lighthearted superhero adventure straight out of the 1960s TV show. Overview Batman (1966) is pure campy charm, with goofy villains, exaggerated fight scenes, and lots of pun-...

Critical Overview Jaws: The Revenge is the weakest entry in the beloved Jaws series. The plot stretches all credibility—featuring a shark that swims over 1,900 miles in just a few days to stalk Ellen Brody (Lorraine Gary) in the Bahamas. The shark exhibits impossible behavior, including roaring and targeting a family thanks to some supernatural vendetta, which turns what was suspense into unintentional farce. Roger Ebert famously called it "not simply a bad movie, but also a stupid and incompetent one." Even the special effects, including a shark that explodes at the end, parody the film's own absurdity. Critics agree it killed the franchise with embarrassment rather than suspense.  Despite Lorraine Gary’s earnest efforts and Michael Caine in a paycheck role, the implausible premise, sloppy pacing, and inert suspense make this a low point in franchise history. It's tough to watch—even ironically. Bottom Line Jaws: The Revenge feels more like a parody of itself than a...