Syd-ematic Reviews

KISSING BOOTH

August 11, 2019August 11, 2019Sydney LeeLeave a comment

ROMANCE/COMEDY

MY RATING: 4/5 stars

I’ve been wanting to watch this movie forever and when I finally did, it wasn’t a disappointment! The actors are really good and I could feel the happiness or pain in each character during the movie. It’s a great teen movie and shows how a teen thinks about certain situations such as: boys.

I would rate this movie a 9/10 because it’s a cute movie to watch for fun and because the kids are close to my age, it’s more fun. The friendships in this movie are really strong and I think it promotes respect for young people. If you’re bored and looking for a funny romance, this is the one.

THE LAST SUMMER

August 11, 2019August 11, 2019Sydney LeeLeave a comment

RATED TV-14

ROM-COM

MY RATING: 4/5 STARS

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I decided to watch this movie because it looked like a fun romance and laughable movie to watch. I was right. Before I watched the movie, I finished the last episode of Riverdale and that was kind of creepy so this movie helped me smile. It’s the last summer before college and these teens are trying to make the best of it. There’s a lot of love and betrayal, but it always works out in the end.

I would rate this movie a 8.5/10 because it enforces following your dreams and is encouraging you to make your own decisions. If you’re looking for a fun romance, this is the one.

TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE

August 11, 2019August 11, 2019Sydney LeeLeave a comment

TV-14

DRAMA/TEEN

MY RATING: 5/5 stars

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This is a great movie. It shares and opens the feelings of a teenager to truly be herself and to embrace it. It’s based on a book by Jenny Han and there are other books that are becoming movies that I’m super excited for. The movie is a cute accidental romance that becomes something more because of the change of perspective. The main character, Lara Jean, doesn’t support love and dating because “whoever walks into your life can just walk out.” When her mom dies, she becomes quiet and shy and doesn’t want to open up to anyone… until Peter Kavinsky enters her life.

I would rate this movie a 9/10 because it’s a short romantic movie that is cute and fun to watch. I would watch this movie as many times if I wanted because it’s so good and so cute! Can’t wait for the sequel coming out in 2020!

FIVE FEET APART

August 11, 2019August 11, 2019Sydney LeeLeave a comment

RATED PG-13

DRAMA/ROMANCE

MY RATING: 4/5 stars

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This is such a sad and beautiful movie at the same time. Two teens have cystic fibrosis and of course, they fall in love. There are many ups and downs between their relationship and their relationship with others. It was hard to watch because of their irrational decisions, but I soon realized they did what they did because they knew they would die one day, so why don’t make the best of it? People with this sickness are not allowed to be within 6 feet apart or else their death will be much sooner.

I would rate this movie a 8/10 because it’s so sad and the way things escalated towards the end, was a lot to take in. I love movies like these and I would watch this movie again.

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET

August 11, 2019August 11, 2019Sydney LeeLeave a comment

RATED PG

FANTASY/ADVENTURE

MY RATING: 4/5 stars

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This is a fun film that would be appropriate to watch as a whole family. The movie gives a little insight on what happens online and the value of likes, or “hearts.” Not only does this movie explain the internet, it also teaches the audience the importance of friendship and how to respect their choices and opinions. Ralph and Venelope are from different games, but become best of friends for the last 6+ years and Ralph is ignorant to the point where he only needs Venelope to be happy. On the other side, Venelope feels the same way, but wants to explore the outside world instead of being stuck doing the same things over and over everyday.

The movie shares different perspectives from each of the characters and eventually they realize the importance of one another’s interests.

I would rate this movie a 8/10 just because it’s not the best movie, but the story is great and it’s a really fun movie for adults but more directed at younger viewers.

CRAZY RICH ASIANS

August 11, 2019August 11, 2019Sydney LeeLeave a comment

RATED PG-13

DRAMA/COMEDY-DRAMA

MY RATING: 5/5 stars

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This is such a fun film, but also heartbreaking. I don’t know how many times I cried, but the movie really explains how Asian parents and families handle certain situations. The movie shows how different characters react to love. The main character, Nick Young, is the rich Asian who falls in love with an Asian-American woman who is very successful and is raised by a single mother. No matter how many mean threats are thrown at her, she keeps her smile and her love grows stronger for the true Nick Young.

I would rate this movie a 9/10 because it’s generally funny and an enjoyable movie to watch, but I become so emotional towards the end. If you need something fun, but sad, watch this movie. I hope a sequel comes out!

GREEN BOOK

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RATED PG-13

COMEDY/DRAMA

MY RATING: 4/5 stars

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I love this movie. I watched it with my parents and the actors were just great. It is a real-life story and the story line is very touching. The objective of the story was to accept others and treat one another as equals. I hate it when people are treated differently because of their race or culture and this movie just exposes how certain white people, back then, think they were superior. The story goes back to the mid-20th century so things were different.

Basically a white man learns to respect one specific colored man through their journey of travel together and the whole structure of the movie builds into a great relationship between two men of different color.

I would rate this movie as a 8.5/10 because the plot gives a great lesson. If you need some inspiration or a movie about bonding and respect, this is the one.