FANTASTIC BEASTS And Where To Find Them

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

It's been five years since we last saw the Boy Wizard Harry Potter. And just when you think we're done with all those magic and wizardry,  here comes Fantastic Beasts . . . . From the author of all Harry Potter books, J.K. Rowling wrote her first screenplay and came up with an all new magical world.

It's 1926 New York and great Magizoologist Newt Scamander is on a quest to find and deliver these fantastic beasts. But aside from the beasts, there's more to it than the title suggests. New characters, new creatures, and new dangers are in this new world which is actually a prequel to the Harry Potter films.

With names like Niffler, Erumpent, Obscurus, etc.,  only the mind of a J.K. Rowling can conjure. This promises to be another exciting film franchise that whole generations of fans would love to follow.  David Yates, who helmed the last four Harry Potter films, proves that he's got more tricks up his sleeves as he presents the first of five new films in this brand new series. 

Expect excellent performances from the stellar cast led by Eddie Redmayne,  Catherine Waterston,  Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Colin Farrell,  Ezra Miller,  Samantha Morton, etc.

This is truly Fantastic !

TROLLS - Infectious !

TROLLS

This is about the popular toys of yesteryears. Trolls with their candy-coloured hair that seem to rise to the skies. Definitely not the trolls on the internet who know nothing but put negative remarks online. By the way, the trolls in the movie are way cuter than the original 60s toys.

The Trolls are creatures who love to sing, dance, and hug. They lived in a world where they are always happy. However, there came a day when one ugly giant Bergen found their happy place and abducts some of the trolls to bring to her hometown. The princess named Poppy (Anna Kendrick) took it upon herself to rescue her friends with the help of a reluctant, grumpy troll named Branch (Justin Timberlake).
What follows is their adventure filled with laughter, danger,  bravery, love, & music.

             

Yes the music,  which is geared towards the adults accompanying the kids, is filled with 70s and 80s retro, plus some originals performed by Ariana Grande and Mr. Timberlake.

Even though the story is not quite original, the trolls are cute & cuddly.  Kids & grownups will still enjoy the movie.
And you gotta love the soundtrack !