New Review Gaming - Kirby And The Forgotten Land

Copyright by Nintendo and HAL Labratories

Kirby And The Forgotten Land

Developed by HAL Labratories

Published by Nintendo exclusively for the Nintendo Switch

Concept: It's Kirby's first ever 3D platformer!!!

Disclaimer: at this point, I haven't finished the whole story yet.

Execution

Here we go...

Presentation: It is Kirby. If you are here, you know Kirby. Little Pink Cream Puff that has an appetite for destruction. And... it is how you expect a Kirby game to look and sound like. Cutesy colors, updated classic music. Adorable particle visuals. It's a Kirby game. It is EXACTLY how you would expect a Kirby game to be. Score: 25/25

Gameplay: So, if you have been following the Kirby franchise, it has had some interesting games with weird mechanics. Epic Yarn, you were made of Yarn, with new transformations. Robobot has the robot concept, where the rideable bot had the Copy Ability powers. Star Allies had combinable powers and 3 NPC allies. This game... is a back to foundation game. Back to roots. While it is 3D, it feels like Adventure or Dreamland or Crystal Shards. With the new mechanic of upgradable Copy Abilities(like Toy Hammer which turns the Hammer rubber, or Time Crash which turns Crash into a multiblast, or like Chakram Cutter), it makes the classic stuff feel like new, and the new powers feel double fresh. But... CO-OP... I looked into the CO-OP... and Player 2 gets to play as a Waddle Dee with a Spear. No copy abilities. Just a Spear. And... you can't stray away... the camera fixes on Kirby. So... it isn't really CO-OP. It is more like Kirby with Servant. And I think it is a step back. I won't use CO-OP much, but I'm hoping the next time, they give real CO-OP. Score: 23/25

Chronicle: Every Kirby story is convoluted. It always has been. Part of his charm. Hell, he has even been the "villain" of the story a few times(even the NES Classic, Kirby's Adventure. Dedede broke the Star Rod... but after beating Dedede, he BEGS you not to put it in back in the fountain, and when Kirby does... the real evil is unleashed. One game, he was focused on a lost cake... destruction be damned). This one... is a Post Apocalyptic story. Kirby gets sucked into a different world that had been abandoned, complete with a derelict city world and a disfunctional theme park. At this point, I have NOT finished the story... but I'm gonna guess the new companion is the final boss. Just because it is Kirby. Slightly predictable. But is the nature of Kirby. Score: 17/20

Legacy: This game is what Super Mario 64 was for Mario. Getting the Pink Cream Puff in 3D. And... it works. Is it perfect? No. Is it genre changing? No. It is as deep at Mario 64 was? No. But... it is what a 3D Kirby should be. And I hope HAL Labratories keeps working on more 3D Kirby games. It isn't going to change 3D gaming, but I hope it impact's the Kirby Franchise for the better. Score: 19/20

Extra Oomph: Mouthful Mode. I mentioned the new mechanics of the upgradable Copy Abilities. But Mouthful Mode highlights the thought of "What If Kirby Can't Swallow Something?". So... he adapts. So far I've come across: Car Mouth(Kirby becomes a Car), Cone Mouth(giant traffic Cone), Dome Mouth(like the top of a grill), Stairs Mouth(giant pink sentient smashy stairs), Vending Machine Mouth(a walking vending machine that shoots cans of juice), Roller Coaster Mouth(sounds just like it is), Water Ballon Mouth(also sounds like it is), Arch Mouth(stretches Kirby into an Air glider type form), Light Bulb Mouth(again sounds like it is), and Ring Mouth(which turns Kirby into an Air Blaster and can propel boats). Another Oomph highlight is the difficulty level. So... last game was Star Allies, and I got 100% in a weekend. This one... was different. More difficult stages, some tough boss battles. Definitely would be fun for all ages... maybe beatable by all ages. But... mastered by more experienced gamers. Score: 10/10

Final Score: 94/100

Final Grade: A

Conclusion: It isn't going to blow anyone's mind, but for a Kirby loyalist, this is just the right mix of nostalgia and modernization to keep this franchise alive(and proof that Capcom should've been able to make a Full 3D Mega Man X game...). And I'm a Kirby loyalist... I'm a fan. And I love this game!

It's all a matter of opinion: I cannot stress enough that THIS is MY opinion, you can either agree with me or not. I don't have to justify my opinion, because *clears throat* that's what this blog is about. Whether I like it or not doesn't mean you have to or not...... I'ts just my justification behind MY recommendation... Which leads me to my FINAL JUDGMENT...

FINAL JUDGMENT: Hardcore gamers are going to find something to whine about due to cutesy colors and the adorable characters(and they have poor taste), but for the rest of you, if you own a Switch, this should be in your collection. It is the next Evolution for the Kirby franchise... kinna funny when you think about Kirby being a little pink ameoba.

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There it is, folks... Kirby And The Forgotten Land gets a 94!!!!!!!!

Yes... I've had some high gaming scores. But I've really liked the games I've been playing.

Love Kirby? Played the game yet? Comment below. Share this thing.

Suggest some games for me to try.

Until next time...

New Review Gaming - WWE 2K22

Copyright to WWE, 2K, and... Who's That Jumping Out The Sky? It's R E Y Mysterio! Here We Go!

WWE 2K22

Developed by Visual Concepts

Published by 2K Games

Released for Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC

Concept: The latest WWE 2K game. 2K skipped 2K21 due to 2K20 being the pile of fetted shit that it was. Gave themselves extra time to get it right. Did they?

Review based on the XBox Series X

Execution

Here we go...

Presentation: Wow. This game looks great compared to the last outing. So much better. Soundtrack is awesome too. Camera angles have changed to keep the action front and center. The entrances have been revamped to create new looks while your favorite or not-so-favorite wrestlers are coming down that aisle. I have come across some glitches. I made a Custom Wrestler to use in Exhibition... the fingertips of his gloves turn into claws during his entrance... and they aren't supposed to. Some other visual issues with CAW, but nothing game breaking this year. Not perfect, but definitely an improvement over 2K20. Score: 20/25

Gameplay: Let's tackle different aspects. First... modes. Exhibition is easier to navigate. MyRise has been revamped(but more on that later). MyFaction is pretty cool. Like a WWE Madden Ultimate Team. You can make multiple Factions, and their progress is shared. I have barely touched MyGM. And... Universe's new Superstar mode is cool. Universe mode, but you control one Superstar's career. Came across a weird glitch. And... I stopped after that. I won MITB, it MADE me use it the next show. Next PPV, I lost the title and I wasn't in the match, but I got my MITB back. See... weird. As for the in ring action... they took the previous 2K/THQ system, mixed it with No Mercy's system, and sprinkled in a fighting game style combo system. And...... it works. No more counter stock, which means Unlimited reversals. But even the AI doesn't spam them. And... so far, getting a 3 star or high match doesn't feel like a chore anymore. So... as for the modes, they need to fix the bugs. But in a match, I haven't had this much fun in decades. Score: 23/25

Chronicle: You would think... wrestling game... no story. Well this section will be divided between three parts. First, MyRise. MyRise is the new MyCareer/CAW Story Mode. And... choices and freedom are back. 2K20, I have no idea what the hell that was. This one seems more controllable. And... I haven't got too far into it yet, but I see that choices... lead to choices... and effects... and more choices. So... I have high hopes. Second part, Commentary. You would think Commentary would be part of the presentation, but... no. Commentary in a WWE game has NEVER been good. Calling out wrong moves, no keeping up with the action, and feeling lifeless. This year... that is not the case. They know the moves, the commentary weaves mini-stories in the action based on who is in the ring, and you will get some varied entrance commentary based on who and where(like Rollins at a WM arena will get praised on his WM track record). Is it Perfect? No. But it is MUCH more improved. And the third thing I want to highlight is Showcase Mode. And I will call it out fot being really short. Roughly about a dozen matches. But... the storytelling from this mode is EXCELLENT. Each match has an interview with Rey Mysterio tied to it, and getting to specific events in each match gets the gameplay mixed with the real life footage of that match(along with Rey talking about how he was feeling and thinking in those moments). It may be short, but it is the best Showcase mode since the Undertaker mode in WWE 2K14. And... a special Easter Egg in the first match. Won't spoil it... just... purposely lose the first match vs Eddie Guerrero. Score: 18/20

Legacy: There were reports that WWE has been talking to EA about taking the franchise over. And... that would be horrid. No, WWE 2K22 is not perfect. But it is a huge step forward. They fixed many issues we had with the previous entry. They listened. And... yeah, the servers had issues after the 3 day early access, but by the actual release date, it was working really well. This is evidence the extra time paid off. Some bugs still, but patchable. Score: 19/20

Extra Oomph: This Roster... is weird. So there are quite a few on this roster that were released after production started. But... even then, some of them were released before others that are still missing. Some of them that are still on the active roster. And even those seem out of sync. Like they were the roster for 2K21(that never happened), and they didn't update the remaining roster enough. It felt weird to me. BUT even those released, we got to see them in a WWE game one more time. Score: 6/10

Final Score: 86/100

Final Grade: B

Conclusion: WWE 2K22 is an improvement over 2K20. A huge improvement. It is a great wrestling game. And it is pretty fun to play. I haven't lost a match yet. But I know I will. And... I will be happy to do so. The matches I've had have been great! If you know they would be even in real life, look forward to your 4 1/2 to 5 star match. I haven't had this much fun with a wrestling game since... the Undertaker mode in 2K14.

It's all a matter of opinion: I cannot stress enough that THIS is MY opinion, you can either agree with me or not. I don't have to justify my opinion, because *clears throat* that's what this blog is about. Whether I like it or not doesn't mean you have to or not...... I'ts just my justification behind MY recommendation... Which leads me to my FINAL JUDGMENT...

FINAL JUDGMENT: If you like pro wrestling or at least the video games, then you should give this a buy. If not... it wouldn't hurt me if you didn't try it. It is a fans game. But... it is really great game for the fans.

I've said this already... this is most fun I've had in a WWE game in a long time. I will spend more time in Exhibition JUST because it's fun.

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There it is, folks!! WWE 2K22 gets an 86!!!

That... is better than I expected. If I was doing game reviews when 2K20 came out, it wouldn't have gotten past an F. So... yes... this one deserves the B it got. It earned it.

What about you? Tried it yet? What you think about it? Comment and share.

Next Gaming Review will feature KIRBY!!!!!

Until then...

Renewed Gaming Bottom 10 - Disappointing Video Game Consoles

To go with the best list, I thought there should be a worst list. But... worst is subjective here. Just like best was for the other Console list. I was a Nintendo/Sony loyalist. I played Sega consoles, but it wasn't my first choice. Not to say Sega consoles were bad, they just weren't MY consoles.

In that light, this isn't a "worst" list. This is a list of disappoints. You could have a great console and lack of software... you could have the software but the system just be buggy. Maybe it is a bad controller. And maybe it is all of the above.

So let's get into it...

Bottom 10 Most Disappointing Video Game Consoles

Here we go...

Special Mention: Nintendo Wii U: Now, before anyone gets made at this one, remember... this list isn't just for the worst, it is also for disappointments. And... I liked the Wii U. The problem with the Wii U was it lacked any support. And I understand why. It was probably like programming for two systems at the same time. But I did play some good games on it... though... the Wii U does feel like it was a test for how the Switch would end up working.

Dishonorable Mention 1: Atari 5200: The Atari systems were questionable. Partly because those originals had ZERO quality testing for the games. But the 5200 was a cash grab. Why? Remember what the graphics of the Atari 2600 looked like? Well the 5200 was supposed to be enhanced graphics with the same cartridges. Enhanced over... what?

Dishonorable Mention 2: Sega Dreamcast: The final Sega system. The system was ambitious, but the developers making the games for it took that too seriously. Including the WORST WWE game of all time: WWF Royal Rumble. Why? The Royal Rumble match was awesome... and... the most in ring competitors at the same time in any wrestling game. But... play any other type of match, the location would randomize. I'm not saying the location was chosen at random. I'm saying it WOULD randomize. Meaning... during a match, the screen would fade to black and you would be somewhere else. Not a glitch... by design. And don't forget... Seaman. That was nightmare fuel.

10. Nintendo GameCube: Again, a beloved system for plenty of people. I liked a few games for it. But it raised extra vision questions... also... yes, Nintendo is usually a family friendly company, but the best game on the system(Resident Evil 4) wasn't released until the back portion of the lifespan for the GameCube. Third party support should've been better, but Nintendo should made it more accessible.

9. Sega Nomad: A portable Sega Genesis. I'm not talking a unique system like the Sega Game Gear. I'm talking a handheld that played Genesis games. Big enough to take a Genesis cart. Cool idea. But... those of you that played or had a Game Gear knew it ATE batteries worse than the Game Boy. The Nomad... chain smoked them.

8. Sega 32X: A top loading pop in for the Sega Genesis that was supposed to support enhanced games. But did it? Aside from one or two stand outs... did it?

7. Atari Lynx: Look... it's Atari again. Nintendo saved the gaming industry that Atari almost destroyed... and what did Atari think was a good idea? Making a handheld that would compete against THE handheld, the Game Boy. Who remembers it existed?

6. Atari Jaguar/CD: The final Atari console. Powerful... but buggy as hell. No support. And one of the ugliest, unresponsive controllers in home console history.

5. 3DO: Notice I didn't list a manufacturer. Why? There were THREE of them. No joke... there is the Panasonic 3DO, the Goldstar 3DO(now LG), and the Sanyo 3DO. And... they just couldn't decide who was making what. The FZ-10 Panasonic model is highly underrated, but a largely unknown video game console.

4. Sony Playstation Portable: It is what it sounds like. The PSP was Sony's attempt at fighting the Nintendo handheld domination. And... well... the Vita was iffy sometimes, and it was the better system. The mini disc concept was interested, but so brittle. I broke the clear plastic protector on half of my PSP games. And the battery life was terrible. Trying something new, but they couldn't commit to the concept.

3. NeoGeo/NeoGeo CD: The NeoGeo. SNK created this programming system to be used in their arcade machines. And... it worked. Really well. So they decided to turn it into a home console. And... it also worked. Funny thing... I remember this fad of kid's targeted game shows where the NeoGeo and NeoGeo CD would end up being one of the prizes every episode(especially this one on my local WTTV-4 that I can't remember the name of). I didn't know what the hell NeoGeo was. Once I got into gaming moreso, Funcoland and video game magazines became part of my life. And... that is when I realized why the NeoGeo failed. Early 90s... the console brand new was roughly $100. But... the games, the software... new in box... $200-$350 EACH. That is ridiculous. I'm glad I was able to get into the SNK fighting franchises afterward(Fatal Fury, King of Fighters, and Samurai Showdown are legendary)... but... games that were 2x-3x the price of the system itself? Who had that money then?

2. Philips CD-i: I remember this getting pushed at every major and local electronics store. And...... it is laughable. Buggy. Bastardizing the Zelda franchise. Even back then I knew it was horrid. Looking back on it, it looks even worse.

And the number one most disappointing gaming console...

1. Nintendo Virtual Boy: RED. Lots of Red. Virtual Reality... if you could only see red. Controller... suck. Headset... heavy. Color... Red. Color on headset... Red. Gameplay... terrible. Headaches... every time. Neck problems... who played it long enough to have that problem? It was a bad idea from the start. Innovation is what Nintendo does. But... sometimes... we aren't ready for it(or have the tech for it). And... is probably one of the major reasons that Nintendo has a VR unit patent for the Switch and hasn't used it yet.

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These are some of the most disappointing consoles of all time. Any turds that I missed? Have memories of a console that just... sucked... that didn't make the list? Comment down below. Share this thing. Spread the disappointment.

Until next time...

Renewed Gaming Top 10 - Video Game Consoles

While I'm trying to do some research on some BIGGER Video Game list(s), I thought it would be a good idea to tackle... consoles!

All the gamers have the consoles they love, the consoles they hate or been disappointed by... or... the PC Bastard Race whining about PC being superior, while needing to dump so much more money every year or every other just to keep up when console cycles usually last 6-7 years.(slightly kidding... if you prefer PC, I'm happy for you too... Steam deals ARE pretty awesome).

So I've compiled two lists. One for my favorite consoles I've been able to play. One for my disappointments in consoles. The only real rule for the lists is that I MUST have played the console at least more than once.

So... how about it?

Top 10 Video Game Consoles

Here we go...

Special Mention: Sony Playstation Vita: PS Vita was the second Sony handheld released, and did a MUCH better job that the predecessor. Some great ports, some great original games, and the ability to play PS1 Classics on a handheld. The downfall... not enough 3rd Party Support. It had issues with that Support, but what it had some pretty cool for the time it was on the Market.

Honorable Mention 1: Nintendo DS Family: After the success of the Game Boy, Nintendo wanted to do something different. Thus, the Nintendo Dual Screen was born. And the DS changed portable gaming forever. Touchscreen, stylus, action on both screens, simplified menu systems to separate it from the action screen. Yes, there were a few extra unnecessary models, but it did lead to the first portable 3D gaming console, the 3DS. And... it was pretty damn cool.

Honorable Mention 2: Sony Playstation: The Playstation. Came into existence because it was originally going to be a joint project with Nintendo called the SNES CD... that relationship went south, so Sony turned it into the Playstation. And... changed the business forever. A real contender to the crown, taking existing franchises to the next level

10: Nintendo Game Boy Family: THE Handheld. The Game Boy exploded on the scene... packaged with Tetris. You know I love Tetris, but I got the version with Kirby's Dreamland(where my love of Kirby began). But as the competition changed, Nintendo was slow to react... but when it did, it hit the opposition hard. The Game Boy Advance was an improvement in everyway, with the Advance SP being the Ultimate version. Nintendo won this market. 

9. Sega Saturn: The direct war between the Playstation and the Saturn. And this is why the PS1 was just an Honorable mention... I liked the Saturn more. Side by side, the Saturn has the slightly better graphic, some games were more robust, and I think the controller was better. The reasons why PS won the war... 3rd party support from Squaresoft and the Sony exclusives. Library makes all the difference.

8. Nintendo 64: Nintendo changing the game. Games like Super Mario 64 and Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time innovated the 3D action, the camera system. Nintendo looked at the PS1's 3D and went... we can do better. And they did. But the cartridge and funky 3 pronged controller kept BIG 3rd Party away.

7. Nintendo Entertainment System: The console that saved the ENTIRE industry. The NES gave us franchises that are STILL enduring: Mario, Zelda, Metroid. You know the Nintendo franchise. But it also changed how quality control works. It was my first console. And I will never forget playing Super Mario Bros with my mom on a school night(a few times). It is a wonderful memory.

6. Nintendo Wii: Nintendo changing the game again! Motion controls! Made playing games more fun for the whole family. Even Sony tried to copy it with the PS Move... and look how that worked out(though... the Move led to the PS VR, and that is a positive).

5. Playstation 4/Pro: My system of choice until recently. Some of my favorite games are on this system. And with the switch over to the PS4 Pro, it became a beacon of 4K entertainment... and 3D native for any 3D Blu-rays you might have been duped into getting. This was my go to system for YEARS... until...

4. XBOX Series X/One X: Until I got my XBOX One X. Game Pass is revolutionary. And this was the first XBOX I got that I didn't end up hating after a few months. So... when I was able to upgrade it to the Series X, I jumped on it. I don't like that the interface is exactly the same at the One X, but the gameplay and visuals are so damn smooth. You CAN tell the difference. And I'm so happy that I'm on XBOX now. But... I'm still loyal to my other brands...

3. Sony Playstation 2: The Single Best Selling Home Console In History. And for good reason. The library was large, backwards compatible with the PS1. And a DVD/CD Player in the system. It was Sony's game changer. The system that gave Sega it's deathblow... and made Microsoft go "we can do that too" and gave birth to the XBOX. The PS2 also introduced me to the Persona series(with P3 and P4 on it). The PS2 is Legendary.

2. Nintendo Switch: Nintendo has ALWAYS done its own thing. The GameCube didn't have full size CD-ROM... the N64 had the mutant controller... the Wii has motion controls... the Wii U had that tablet you couldn't leave the house with... and domination of the handheld market. So... what was there to do? How about a Wii U Tablet that could leave the house... that could be docked to your TV... that had a mutant hybrid controller... that also has motion controls... along with Augmented Reality from the DS family... AND superb 3rd Party and Indie game support? And potential for on the go VR? Play it how you want. Where you want. The first even Handheld/Home console hybrid. No one else will come close. Ever.

And My Number One Video Game System of ALL time is...

1. Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Just like the March Blockbuster list, the SNES was my childhood. Playing various games with my Dad and my Brother(Turtles In Time, Magical Quest, and that damned Goof Troop game)... but carving my own love for gaming... Link to the Past, Mega Man X1-3, Magical Quest, Street Fighter 2(pick one), Mortal Kombat, Killer Instinct(that epic black cartridge), Super Mario World, Super Mario RPG!. The list could go on forever. This is the console that shaped the gamer I was going to be. And therefore... my FAVORITE gaming console... ever.

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Yes... I know. Extra Nintendo love... not enough Sega love. I was a Nintendo Guy. I guess I still am, but not as much as I was growing up.

What consoles are near and dear to you? Comment and share...

Check out the companion list for the worst or disappointing game consoles.

Until next time...

Renewed Top 10 - March Blockbuster Month

Continuing with the concept of the Dump month posts, March is the first Blockbuster post. But what does that mean? With Jaws, the Blockbuster movie was born. And Blockbuster season begins on March 1st. Need proof? The Batman was just released on March 4th. And it is the first official Blockbuster of the season!!

Now... while it is Blockbuster season, I will still be listing movies that I like that were released in that month, regardless of Blockbuster status.

So... how about we get to this list? Before we get there, let's highlight the Top 5 Domestic Grossing Movies for the Month of March.

They are...

1. Beauty and the Beast(live action 2017)

2. Captain Marvel(2019)

3. The Hunger Games(2012)

4. Zootopia(2010)

5. Alice In Wonderland(2010)

Disney/Marvel takes FOUR of the FIVE spots.

Now... to the list...

Top 10 Movies Released In March

Special Mention: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice(3/25/2016): BvS gets a special mention because the theater release was... less than stellar, I enjoyed the Ultimate Edition much more. But... it needed to mentioned regardless.

Honorable Mention 1: Beetlejuice(3/30/1988): I have a love for Tom Burton and Michael Keaton. And this is a legendary comedy. I'm sad it didn't make the list proper, but I have such a good list for you. Oh well... Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Honorable Mention 2: Bloodshot(3/13/2020): A Vin Diesel action flick that would make Riddick proud. It is special in that I saw this movie the DAY AMC closed its doors for Covid.

10. Watchmen(3/6/2009): One of my favorite graphic novels of all time. Changed the way I felt about heroes and what doing the right thing means. The ONLY issue I had with this movie is how they got 30 minutes of electric blue penis out of ONE panel.

9. V for Vendetta(3/17/2006): Hugo Weaving was spectacular. So was Natalie Portman. Highlighting what a Revolution could be.

8. 300(3/9/2007): THIS... IS... SPARTA!!! One of the most beautiful, stylish, bloody, story driven action films off all time. Frank Miller is a visionary. Zack Snyder is a visionary. And this is the crossroads of those visions.

7. The Godfather(3/24/1972): Released 3 years prior to the first noted Blockbuster, The Godfather spawned the greatest mob movie trilogy of all time. Got Brando an Oscar. The sequel got Robert DeNiro an Oscar.

6. Lethal Weapon(3/6/1987): The Buddy Cop movie of all Buddy Cop movies. Made Mel Gibson a household name. And launched an amazing franchise.

5. The Birdcage(3/8/1996): One of my top 5 Robin Williams movies. Such a great story about acceptance before the modern LGBTQ+ movements. And focusing on how politics can get in the way of doing the right.

4. The Matrix(3/31/1999): What can be said about The Matrix that you don't already know? It changed cinematography forever. It turned Keanu Reeves into an action star. It's The Matrix. If you don't know this movie, watch it after finishing THIS list.

3. Logan(3/3/2017): The final movie for Hugh Jackman in the Fox X-Men Universe. It was bloody... it was visceral... it was Wolverine at his angriest... and... one of the best Family movies of the modern era(just NOT for kids to watch).

2. Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes(3/30/1984): I love this movie. It my favorite interpretation of Tarzan. Any other version depicts Tarzan as this built muscle bound Ape man. This one... was Christopher Lambert, who I love. Who isn't a big muscle head, if you've seen them. Highlander, Fortress, Mortal Kombat. Sure. Greystoke is my Christopher Lambert movie.

And the Number One Movie Released In March is...

1. TMNT Trilogy

-Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles(3/30/1990)

-Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Secret of the Ooze(3/22/1991)

-Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3(3/19/1993)

Let me start by saying... I know TMNT 3 isn't a good movie. Filled with references that were outdated when the movie released. But... the other two movies are legendary... and this Trilogy was a huge part of my childhood. Quotable. Even today. The Donuts... the Mama... the Pizza Dude's Got 30 Minutes... the Ernie Reyes Jr... the Elias Koteas(he came back for TMNT 3, so that is why it gets included). This really was my main source of entertainment. I even quote the Donatello "Yeah... YEEEAH" thing from the opening fight in TMNT 2. Combat cold cuts. Ninja Kick The Damn Rabbit. And if you needed anymore proof...

Yes... a Funko Pop of Super Shredder from TMNT 2. Signed by WWE Hall Of Famer Kevin Nash(because he was in the suit in the movie)

I LOVE WATCHING THE TURTLES!!!!

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There you go! The March Blockbuster List!

Any movies release in theaters that you loved that didn't make this list? Share them. Comment down bellow. Introduce more people to your movies! Share the article!

Disclaimer: The movie pool for this list happened before the release of The Batman. And... given how great The Batman is, it would surely make this list.

Until next time...

Don't forget...

The New Review - The Batman

Copyright by DC and WB

The Batman

Starring: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Colin Ferrell, John Turturro, Jeffrey Wright

Directed by Matt Reeves

Concept: Yet another reboot for Batman. You know who Batman is. If not, where have you been?

Execution

Here we go...

Cast: I can gush about everyone in this cast. But here are the highlights. Robert Pattinson did excellent as Batman. Dark, depressed, brooding. Able to change voice himself between Batman and Bruce. Paul Dano as The Riddler was sad, creepy, horrifying. Like Jigsaw with an inferiority complex. Zoë Kravitz was elegant as Catwoman. And... Colin Ferrell disappeared at the Penguin. If you didn't know he was in the movie, you wouldn't know he was in the movie. And I have to praise John Turturro for getting Carmine Falcone right. Only negative I have with the Cast is Andy Serkis as Alfred. He was phenomenal... but we barely got him in the movie. Score: 19/20

Presentation: The score was soft and melancholy. The cinematography was excellent... close ups during a car chase scene to show the audience emotion was a cool idea. Gotham City had a life of it's own, and FINALLY, we get a Gotham like it should be... Pseudo-New York City(complete with Madison Square Garden), but still influenced by the Burton Gotham. The fight choreography looks like it came right out of an Arkham game. Praise Matt Reeves for this section. Score: 20/20

Chronicle: Influenced by Frank Miller's Batman: Year One and The Long Halloween. And if you know those, you can definitely see those. But if you don't, look at this movie as a Saw type murder mystery that just happens to have Batman. But it is complicated... twisty... and a false finish to the movie. The story will make you forget, and that is NOT a bad thing. Run time is nearly 3 hours, but there isn't a thing I would take out. No exposition for the sake of exposition. A world builder. All of this... in a week of movie. The only warning I have... it is almost 3 hours. Score: 28/30

Impact: This is a definitive Batman movie. One part Burtonverse. One part Nolanverse. One part Diniverse. One part JimLeeverse. One part Arkhamverse. And still etched it's own spot of the Batman mythos. It may not change the DC Movies as a whole, but... it will be carving its place in movie history. The question is... how MUCH it will change how DC movies will be made? I think... it shouldn't. Let Reeves trilogy be it's own style. Score: 19/20

Extra Oomph: Praise the casting... but I want this section to double praise Matt Reeves. He had a vision. And that vision ended up being a complete package. I'm still a little miffed that we didn't get Affleck's solo Batman vision, but Matt Reeves gets the character, and this movie shows just how much. This will be a wonderful trilogy. Score: 10/10

Final Score: 96/100

Final Grade: A

Conclusion: This a wonderfully built Batman film. And I really wrestled with this notion... this is my favorite Batman film. Beats even Dark Knight. It is the Batman film I've been waiting for. I'm proud of this movie, and I didn't make this movie.

It's all a matter of opinion: I cannot stress enough that THIS is MY opinion, you can either agree with me or not. I don't have to justify my opinion, because *clears throat* that's what this blog is about. Whether I like it or not doesn't mean you have to or not...... I'ts just my justification behind MY recommendation... Which leads me to my FINAL JUDGMENT...

FINAL JUDGMENT: Watch it. Now. Go do it. Now. Go watch it. Now. Go watch it. Please. Do yourself a favor. Go... watch... it...

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Well... The Batman gets a 96!!!!

No... it isn't a perfect movie. But dammit, it is built so well.

What did you think? Ready for a sequel? Comment and share!!!

Until next time...

Don't forget...