At The Movies

Bohemian Rhapsody Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 134 min Studio: 20th Century Fox, Regency Enterprises, GK Films, Queen Films Country of Origin: United Kingdom, United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A dramatized biographical film tracing the rise of the British rock band Queen and the life of its iconic lead singer Freddie Mercury, culminating in their legendary 1985 Live Aid performance. Ratings: My Rating: 7.7/10 The Dove Foundation: PG-13 IMDb: 7.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 60% Metacritic: 49/100 TMDb: 7.5/10 Plot Summary: Bohemian Rhapsody follows the journey of Freddie Mercury from his early days as Farrokh Bulsara and the formation of Queen through their breakthrough, faltering professional and personal struggles, and ultimate triumphant Live Aid concert performance. The narrative interweaves the band’s meteoric rise to global stardom with Mercury’s exploration of identity, fame, and his relationships, portraying both the exhilaration and turmoil of life in one of roc...

Heavy Metal 2000 Runtime: 88 minutes Studio: Columbia TriStar Home Video Country of Origin: Canada Franchise: Heavy Metal Franchise Position: 2 An animated science fiction sequel combining futuristic adventure, vengeance, and interplanetary chaos — darker, louder, and more violent than the original. Ratings: My Rating: 5.5/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated (contains explicit adult content and strong violence) IMDb: 5.3/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 17% Metacritic: 35 TMDb: 5.3/10 Plot Summary: Heavy Metal 2000 follows Julie, a tough space miner whose peaceful life is shattered when a crazed prospector named Tyler discovers a mysterious crystal that grants immortality but drives its wielder insane. After Tyler massacres Julie’s colony and kidnaps her sister, Julie embarks on a relentless mission of vengeance across the galaxy. Her pursuit leads her through alien worlds, deadly battles, and moral corruption as the crystal’s power threatens to destroy everything. The story culminates in a climactic...

Heavy Metal Runtime: 90 minutes Studio: Columbia Pictures Country of Origin: Canada Franchise: Heavy Metal Franchise Position: 1 A bold, adult-oriented animated anthology blending science fiction, fantasy, and rock music into a surreal journey across time and space. Ratings: My Rating: 7.0/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated (contains explicit adult content) IMDb: 6.6/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 61% Metacritic: 55 TMDb: 6.6/10 Plot Summary: Heavy Metal is a kaleidoscopic anthology film that unites several animated tales under the shadow of an evil, glowing green orb known as the Loc-Nar, the personification of pure evil. The stories range from futuristic dystopias to sword-and-sorcery adventures, featuring space travelers, warriors, and bizarre creatures. Each vignette, while distinct in style and tone, explores humanity’s darker impulses — greed, lust, corruption, and the struggle against evil — all framed by the cosmic influence of the Loc-Nar. The film’s vignettes include tales such as “Harry...