MOVIE REVIEW: Ralph Breaks the Internet

Disney didn't disappoint with Ralph Breaks the Internet - a highly intelligent fun sequel that's perfect for the family of the internet generation.

Six years had passed since arcade game anti-hero Ralph (John C. Reilly) and his best friend car racing sweetheart Venellope (Sarah Silverman) saved the Sugar Rush arcade game from Turbo. This Time, the duo kept up with the times and discovered the vast world of the internet when the owner of the arcade Mr. Litwak (Ed O'Neill) installed a connection in the arcade. The duo needed a find a key component that can keep Venellope's game in good working condition. They ended up, as expected in EBay in a hilarious setup that worked.
The Disney brand was fully utilized in the film. The Marvel and Star Wars heroes and villains as well as the Disney Princesses all shine in one part of the film. Kudos to most of the original voice actors who reprise their speaking parts. This is one great homage to pop-culture that appeals to all generation. The most significant new character in the film is Shank (voiced by Gal Gadot) from a new game that's built for the internet. The interaction between Venellope and Shank is priceless.
Ralph Breaks the Internet is worth your time and money to see it on the big screen. It's highly entertaining yet it imparts lessons on a world lost in technology.

MOVIE REVIEW: Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody succeeded in which other musical rock biopics didn't. It introduced Freddie Mercury to a new generation of music lovers and made his band Queen more accessible to a wide demographic. The Bryan Singer helmed film also cemented the British group's legacy as one of the world's greatest bands. Some sectors complained that it should have gone into frontman Freddie Mercury's darker side, but in a world littered with negativity nowadays, Bohemian Rhapsody turned out to be an inspirational film without sentimentality and it may even encourage musicians to dream big.

Rami Malek (TV's Mr. Robot) was born to play Freddie Mercury. Both Malek and him (who has born Farrokh Bulsara) trace their roots in the Middle East. Malek completely disappeared into the iconic singer and he mastered all his movements and mannerisms well. He shouldn't be forgotten come awards season time early next year.

It was wise to make the film revolve to the days that culminated to Live Aid 1985. Queen's 20 minute set in Wembley Stadium is always remembered as one of the best live performances ever. Some musician friends of mine said that there were inaccuracies about Freddie's life. That can be disappointing to hardcore fans but all in all Bohemian Rhapsody is a commendable film that celebrates music at it's best.