Category: Great Movie!

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom “Review”

Release date: September 18, 2026 (USA)

Directors: Steve Cox, Matthew Walker

Running time: 1h 31m

Language: English

Executive producers: Carla Shelley, Sarah Cox, Peter Lord, Nick Park

Producer: Richard Beek

Knocked Tom & Jerry down after watching Shaun the Sheep – Love the nod to Michael Jackson’s Thriller 😀

Have two negative drawbacks and a whole lot of laugh-out-loud goodness – Let’s dig in, shall we!

The intro to the movie was fire. Loved the music and the thriller reference with Shaun and his sheep friends. Sadly, after that, we needed to build up the plot. With that, we come to find out (Or at least, I come to find out) that the humans don’t talk. Wish they got this runtime down closer to an hour. When the humans take the stage, this movie runs long. I totally warmed up to them, but initially I had a hard time getting into the two main human characters. That said, the remaining cast is hilarious. Like, laugh-out-loud, totally hilarious. So good!

Plot of the film without spoilers – Shaun is a bit of a mad scientist 😉 He uses his creative mind and a science book. He cooks up a special potion to rapidly grow the pumpkin patch back, just in time for Halloween. Using a bottle of regrowth hair formula to store said potion. Shaun’s farmer uses it to gain confidence in asking his lady vet friend to a Halloween showdown event. This is where things get a little hairy and a whole lot of fun :D.

A total hoot and holla! If it’s a weakish 8 / 7.5 I had to knock Tom & Jerry down. Cutting a storyline out and reducing the runtime to 1 hour would have been solidly 8s, but running a little long and the fact that initially the humans don’t talk (Expected something more in line with Wallace & Gromit) means this is going in at a weak 8 Popped score.

Stay tuned for tomorrow night when I return with my Resident Evil “Review”! Very excited!

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Hope “Review”

Release date: September 9, 2026 (USA)

Director: Na Hong-jin

Producers: Na Hong-jin, Saerom Kim, Son Seung-hyun, Kim Saemi

Cinematography: Hong Kyung-pyo

Don’t let that 2 Hr. 40Min run time put you off – I was locked in!

Try to avoid the trailer if possible. I honestly forgot a few scenes from the trailer, but it’s crazy how much of the end they show in it. Regardless, the journey through is honestly so insane! My friend and I were locked in. She even mentioned being scared :p.

What’s this movie even about? Imagine Attack on Titan before the safety of the walls went up. A small harbor town has something insane going on when individuals unite to combat the unknown. Following two storylines, one follows the police chief while the other follows a group of hunters. They’ve found cattle that’s been mauled by something…a tiger maybe?

Lock in and enjoy some insane action as the story unfolds. Super epic suspense and all-out WHO’S GOING TO MAKE IT! Unless you have plot armor….. Yea two glaring items kept this in the 8’s rather than a 9. The CGI on the monsters along with Plot Armor.

Alas, it’s an awesome watch and totally recommend with a Popped score of 8.5/10 – Stay watching for the extra scene prior to the credit crawl. What could it mean O.o???

With that, fellow movie-goers, we’ve caught up on this week’s batch of “reviews”. Next week I’ll have Shaun the Sheep & Resident Evil. Possibly, depending on time: The Weight & Bad Apples. Closing out the month with Forgotten Island and Avengers Endgame: Encore.

As we head fully into the fall season with October, what horror movies are you excited for? What movies yet to come in September are you excited to catch up on / see? Let me know in the comments below!

Until next time, happy movie- going!

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The Uprising “Review”

Release date: September 10, 2026 (USA)

Director: Paul Greengrass

Cinematography: Pål Ulvik Rokseth

Distributed by: Focus Features, Entertainment Film Distributors

Editor: William Goldenberg

Executive producers: Alastair Burlingham, Philipp Kreuzer, Deborah Acoca, Kwesi Dickson, Cliff Lanning, Matt Murphie, Gary Raskin, Jay Taylor, and Chance Wright

Your friendly neighborhood Ploughman – 1381 Peasants’ Revolt Film Portrayal

Solidly, my experience was in the 8s on this one. I was locked in pretty early. Seeing your friendly neighborhood Andrew Garfield, our Ploughman, standing up for children against a corrupt hierarchy. I was on his side through and through to the very end. A story that inspired the epic tale – Robin Hood!

An insane first hour with a sequel for the second half. I’d honestly watch an additional hour of this film after the ending. Thoroughly loved it! Solid performances had me on the edge of my seat. Especially that final act.

8.5/10 Popped score. I thoroughly enjoyed this feature and am looking forward to checking out Hope tonight!

Greatly appreciate you coming to Popped for your movie “Reviews”. Either tonight or tomorrow, I’ll have the Hope “Review” up. It premiered earlier this week on Wednesday. I’ve been hearing good things thus far. A 2-hour, 40-minute runtime is prepping me to stay awake ahead of time with caffeine 😛 haha.

See you soon fellow movie-goers 😀

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By Any Means “Review”

Release date: September 4, 2026 (USA)

Director: Elegance Bratton

Screenplay: Sascha Penn

Producers: Mark Wahlberg, Elegance Bratton, Alex Lebovici · See more

Executive producers: Sascha Penn, Wayne Marc Godfrey · See more

Production company: Jeff Rice Films

Didn’t know this was based on a true story going in – (Now I see it on the poster haha)

This movie was so good! Both Mark Wahlberg & Yahya Abdul-Mateen II were awesome together. Loved the buildup, execution, and impact of character emotion and feelings. Insane that this was based on true events that occurred. Sometimes, watching these movies, it’s like a history lesson that enlightens me about periods of time and places.

Yahya plays an FBI agent who teams up with hitman mobster Marky Mark :D. By any means takes us on an investigation into the murders of civil rights leaders in the 1960’s Mississippi.

The pacing and epic finale ramps up after building the story and connection between characters. Loved this movie I’m giving a Popped score of 8.5/10

Catching up on typing my “Reviews”. Appreciate you coming by Popped for your movie “Reviews”. Getting caught up on Bleach Anime. Watching BlizzCon Day 1. Videos games and movies a plenty 😀 It’s been a lot haha. But we’re not done yet with this week’s batch. Up next – The Uprising! – Tonight I’ll be checking out Hope.

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Legend of the White Dragon “Review”

Release date: August 28, 2026 (USA)

Directors: Aaron Schoenke, Allen Harris

Running time: 1h 24m

MPAA rating: R

Distributed by: Well Go USA Entertainment

Backed this Kickstarter twice – Successfully backed in May of 2020 – We finally have this on the big screen after a major hurdle, which is the sad passing of Jason David Frank – The Legend of the White Dragon, commonly known for his role in Power Rangers as the White & Green Ranger!

It’s been 6 years of development. It was kickstarted as a series. Got blown up with funding to equate to the epic movie now playing at your (Hopefully Local) theatre. Sorry for anyone who backed the movie who’s not near a theatre playing LotWD.

With this heavy toll of knowing we won’t be seeing Jason in any future projects they may have had/have planned. This movie ended on such a high note. Seriously, I can’t wait for the Blu-Ray to see all the behind-the-scenes and extra goodies packed into the creation of this movie. If you stick around throughout the credits, there’s a mid-credit scene for the film. Then a behind-the-scenes reel plays as they display all the Kickstarter patrons. That was pretty cool :D.

So how’s the movie? Well, understanding all the challenges behind the movie’s creation. I had a really good time. It felt like Power Rangers mashed with Arrowverse (Which I thoroughly love) – Mainly felt this way with some of the script and seeing David Ramsey in his role :D.

The start of the movie felt a little thrown in for the audience, but I enjoy storytelling that goes back and forth, introducing context and story points throughout the movie. The fire effects are pretty cheap, but this doesn’t have a big blockbuster-type budget to go off. Otherwise, the acting is solid. I enjoyed the characters and seeing David with his daughter Jenna Rae Frank in the movie; playing the role of his daughter was so emotional, as it reflected on screen to real life.

Personally, with the attachment and love for all that went into creating this movie and bringing it to the big screen, I’m giving LotWD a Popped score of 8/10. I’ll be following Bat in the Sun to see if anything comes further with this project but will totally be understood if this stays the finale to a legend. Rest in peace Jason Frank & Michael Madsen. Legends never die! So get out there this weekend and watch Legend of the White Dragon 😀 <3.

That’s the finale to this week’s batch, fellow movie-goers! Thanks for taking the time to come by Popped for your movie “Reviews”. Next week I may go a little lighter, but if a movie catches my eye. I’ll find a seat with my name on it :D.

Until next time, fellow movie-goers, happy movie-going ❤

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Coyote vs. Acme “Review”

Release date: August 28, 2026 (USA)

Director: Dave Green

Story by: James Gunn, Samy Burch, Ian Frazier, Jeremy Slater

Producers: James Gunn, Christopher DeFaria

Screenplay: Samy Burch

Running time: 1h 43m

Thank you, Ketchup Entertainment, for saving yet another Looney Tunes movie! Take that ACME 😉

ACME is going to be kicking itself for benching this feature for a tax write-off. Seriously! Thank you, Ketchup, for saving this film. As a huge fan of Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Coyote vs. Acme felt so good to watch. Whenever our favorite Looney Tunes characters were on screen, I was having such a blast!

No hate to the film’s cast. They did a good job. I just wasn’t feeling the scenes without Coyote when watching Will Forte. Luckily, his supporting cast were a lot of fun, with Lana Condor & Martha Kelly working at his law firm in the Coyote vs Acme suite. 😀 OMFG I just looked up why Martha Kelly sounded so familiar – She voices a character in the epic show Common Side Effects 😀 My fave show of 2025…. any who. Let’s continue haha.

On the other side of the lawsuit, I absolutely loved John Cena & Jeff Bergman. Although John Cena’s name is on the poster. I didn’t see him in the movie ;). This movie was so much fun, ramping up the laughs and character reveals as it progresses. No spoilers here, so you’re safe. Coyote VS ACME releases this coming weekend, so turn up and support this feature and prove to ACME why shelving this title was a bad mistake. Shoutout to Ketchup Entertainment for saving this feature. Go have a blast this coming weekend; I’ll be watching it again for sure. More of this, please! Love this world and thoroughly enjoy the live-action blend with Looney Tunes goodness :D. (Miss you, Roger Rabbit!)

Popped score of 8.5/10 – This was a great watch and looking forward to revisiting and finding more easter eggs :D.

Appreciate you coming by Popped, for your movie “Reviews”.

Come back tomorrow all going well for my “Review” on Idiots!

Until then, fellow movie-goers, happy movie-going! 😀

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The Magic Faraway Tree “Review”

Release date: August 21, 2026 (USA)

Director: Ben Gregor

Producers: Pippa Harris, Jane Hooks, Danny Perkins, Nicolas Brown

Running time: 1h 50m

Distributed by: Entertainment Film Distributors, Vertical

Almost skipped this but the 83% critic score got me in the seat….glad it did 😀

Depending on the connection you build with this family, I was between a 7.5 and 8. Honestly, the touching and emotional story with its beautiful whimsical vibes got this to an 8 without spoilers.

The worlds and set designs- I can see why they chose the creation team behind Wonka. There’s a specific scene in the trees that created a ha moment 😀 I’d love to have seen more worlds, but maybe that’s for a potential sequel? The story being told was perfect with all that they used.

The land of goodies had my childhood candy store memories hitting hard when penny sweets were a thing :D. Loved that world, remember not to be greedy ;). Either way, the two / three stories being told I loved. For the parents, their children, and for those living in the Magical Faraway Tree.

I could get lost in these worlds and be totally fine with it (Minus 1 :P). There’s a small scene before the crawl, but otherwise, unless you’d like more wine. You don’t need to stick around. Unless it’s to continue being immersed in this feature’s beautiful music. Have fun dancing and jigging along after this beautiful story :D.

Appreciate you all coming by. Popped for your movie “Reviews”. Possibly more to come throughout the week but stay tuned for next week as so many movies drop next weekend!

Until next time though, happy movie-going fellow movie-goers :D.

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All Wishes Come True! “Review”

Release date: August 14, 2026 (USA)

Director: Zhengyang Mu

Running time: 2h 24m

Production Companies:

Pearl Studio & CMC Pictures

Poster caught my eye, then I heard it’s for those that enjoyed Ne Zha… well enough said, I had to check it out 😀

I need to learn my lore because I felt like we visited areas that were in Ne Zha 2, but this is taking place in its own space. For those that enjoy the Monkey King & Ne Zha, there’s lots of fun easter eggs in this title for you.

That being said, these 8 immortals were so fun to be around and explore throughout this 2-hour 24-minute movie. The main brothers have such a rich history and character plot that I’d love to see more. There’s less action than Ne Zha, but there are some incredible action scenes. Chase scene early on and the most fantastic heist that’s going to make this long movie well worth checking out.

I mention the length as it does feel long. The first hour felt long (Not boring, just jam-packed with goodness that I felt the movie had played longer than it had.) Then some slowdowns draw out the run time but pick momentum up towards that last 30/40 minutes, making such a fun movie. Totally worth the watch to be surrounded by this beautiful movie.

8.5/10 for Popped score – All Wishes Come True! Playing in theatres right now. Stick around for a mid-credit scene. Nothing at the end of the credit crawl. Plan to check out All Wishes Come True? – Let us know in the comments below!

Thanks for coming by Popped for your movie “Reviews”. Come back tomorrow for our Insidious “Review” and potentially – The Magic Faraway Tree. Anything else releasing this weekend I should be checking out? Let me know in the comments.

Until then, fellow movie-goers, happy movie-going 😀

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The End of Oak Street “Review”

Release date: August 14, 2026 (USA)

Director: David Robert Mitchell

Producers: David Robert Mitchell, J.J. Abrams, Hannah Minghella, Matt Jackson, Jon Cohen, Tommy Harper

Cinematography: Mike Gioulakis

MPAA rating: PG-13

Genres: Science fiction, Adventure, Thriller, Mystery

I wasn’t prepared for how good this movie was going to be!

Ever wondered how life would be, transported millions of years to the past, surrounded by Dinosaurs and having to survive alongside your family which has cracks and fractures but now you’re banding together to survive or die?

Yea, The End of Oak Street is going to setup and explore this family amongst the first 30 minutes. Setting up our characters, their dynamic and side characters that we’ll experience along this hour and 40 minute movie. No need to stick around until the end of the credits but you may find yourself doing so. Either in aww of how good this movie was or finally being able to relax after this actually pretty intense movie that for me personally, has come out of no where.

Loved Anne Hathaway (Playing the mother Denise) & Ewan McGregor (Playing the father Greg). They had great chemistry and the dynamic between Greg and his children really hit hard with the dynamic of their mother during the movie. Maisy Stella plays Audrey Platt while Christian Convery play the son Brian. Loved this family along with Starbuck their loyal companion dog. (I’m not saying nothing about Starbuck, you’ll have to watch the movie to find out).

Pretty quickly I locked this feature into an 8. I didn’t expect the movie to have my mouth wide open with such intensity. I even jumped at a scene which horror movies barely are able to do these days. This aspect totally caught me off guard and wow did I have a great time. If it wasn’t for a couple of details I’ll leave out for spoiler reasons I’d have given this movie a 9/10. Alas, due to that with some insane scenes in the second half of the movie. The End of Oak Street Popped “Review” score is an 8.5/10.

Also bumping up Spider-Man Brand New Day to a 9 as I shouldn’t have compared it to No Way Home while giving it it’s score. Either way I’ll update that on my second viewing and focus on Oak Street’s 8.5 for now. I had a blast and excited to hear your thoughts over this weekend in the comment below.

Thank you for coming by Popped for your movie “Reviews”. What surprise hits await us for August/September? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

Until next time though fellow movie-goers. Happy movie-going 😀

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One Night Only “Review”

Initial release: August 7, 2026

Director: Will Gluck

Running time: 1h 42m

Producers: Will Gluck, Jacqueline Monetta

Screenplay: Travis Braun

Cinematography: Yaron Orbach

Got to check this out early, thanks to Harkins Secret Movie 😀 What a nice surprise!

Honestly thought the trailer gave a lot away, but after watching it. I had a blast! One Night Only was super funny. Totally raunchy, and I loved the chemistry between Allie (Played by Monica Barbaro) & Owen (Played by Callum Turner).

The government imposes a mandate that once a year, they allow sex to be legal outside of marriage. It’s this night we get to follow Allie & Owen through their journeys and exploration; however, their paths continuously cross time and time again. Maybe destiny or fate is calling?

This movie had so many laugh-out-loud moments and emotional attachment that I’d honestly love to watch it again.

Popped score of 8/10 – Coming out next week on August 7th – Stick around next for this week’s juggernaut – Spider-Man! Brand New Day :D.

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