Marmaduke (2022) Movie Review

Posted on May 22, 2022 by unconventionalquirkybibliophile

Streaming on: Netflix

Length: 1 hr 28 min

Genre: Chlidren and Family, Comedy, Animation, Adventure

Directors: Mark A.Z. Dippé, Youngki Lee(co-directed by), Phil Nibbelink(co-directed by)

Writers: Byron Kavanagh(screenplay by), Brad Anderson(based upon the syndicated comic strip by), Paul Anderson(based upon the syndicated comic strip by)

Stars: Pete Davidson(voice), J.K. Simmons(voice), and David Koechner(voice)

A legendary dog trainer believes he can transform Marmaduke from an undisciplined, but lovable dog, into the first Great Dane to win the World Dog Championship.

Nightbooks (2021) Movie Review

Posted on December 19, 2021 by unconventionalquirkybibliophile

Streaming on: Netflix

Length: 1 hour and 43 minutes

Genre: Mystery, Family, and Suspense

Director: David Yarovesky

Writers: Mikki Daughtry(screenplay by), Tobias Iaconis(screenplay by), and J.A. White(based on the book by)

Stars: Winslow Fegley, Lidya Jewett, and Krysten Ritter

Follows Alex, a boy obsessed with scary stories who is imprisoned by an evil young witch in her contemporary New York City apartment.

Vivo (2021) Movie Review

Posted on October 19, 2021 by unconventionalquirkybibliophile

Streaming on: Netflix

Length: 1 hour and 39 minutes

Genre: Animation, Adventure, and Comedy

Director: Kirk DeMicco

Writers: Kirk DeMicco(screenplay by), Quiara Alegría Hudes(screenplay by), and Peter Barsocchini(story by)

Stars: Lin-Manuel Miranda(voice), Ynairaly Simo(voice), and Zoe Saldana(voice)

Vivo, Sony Pictures Animation’s first-ever musical adventure featuring all-new original songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda, will take audiences on an epic adventure to gorgeous and vibrant locations never before seen in animation.

Boss baby: Family Business (2021) Movie Review

Posted on October 10, 2021 by unconventionalquirkybibliophile

Streaming on: Paramount+

Length: 1 hour and 48 minute7

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Director: Tom McGrath

Writer: Marla Frazee (based on the books by), Tom McGrath (story by), and Michael McCullers (story by)

Stars: Alec Baldwin, James Marsden, and Amy Sedaris, etc.

The Templeton brothers have become adults and drifted away from each other, but a new boss baby with a cutting-edge approach is about to bring them together again – and inspire a new family business.

Luca (2021) Move Review

Posted on September 5, 2021 by unconventionalquirkybibliophile

Streaming on: Disney+

Length: 95 minutes

Genre: Animation, Adventure, and Comedy

Director: Enrico Casarosa

Writers: Enrico Casarosa(story by), Jesse Andrews(story by), and Simon Stephenson(story by)

Stars: Jacob Tremblay(voice), Jack Dylan Grazer(voice), and Emma Berman(voice)

On the Italian Riviera, an unlikely but strong friendship grows between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human.

Spies in Disguise (2019) Movie Review

Posted on August 15, 2021 by unconventionalquirkybibliophile

Movie Description

Streaming on: HBO Max

Length: 1 hour and 42 minutes

Genre: Family Features, Animation, Action, and Adventure

Directors: Nick Bruno and Troy Quane

Writers :Lucas Martell(inspired by: the animated short film “Pigeon: Impossible” by) Cindy Davis(screen story by) Brad Copeland(screenplay by)

Stars : Rachel Brosnahan(voice), Jarrett Bruno(voice), and Claire Crosby(voice)

When the world’s best spy is turned into a pigeon, he must rely on his nerdy tech officer to save the world.

Blue Miracle (2021) Movie Review

Posted on August 8, 2021 by unconventionalquirkybibliophile

MOVIE DESCRIPTION

Streaming on: Netflix

Length: 1 hour and 36 minutes

Genre: Family Features, Drama, Children and Family

Directors: Julio Quintana

Writers: Julio Quintana and Chris Dowling

Stars: Jimmy Gonzales, Dennis Quaid, Miguel Angel Garcia

To save their cash-strapped orphanage, a guardian and his kids partner with a washed-up boat captain for a chance to win a lucrative fishing competition.