The Movies that Made My June

It’s the end of June already, which can only mean two things: a) I’ve spent most of this month neglecting my blog, which is quite outrageous for someone who dreams of becoming a full-time blogger one day; and b) it’s movie wrap-up time!!!

I know, I know. I shouldn’t promise something I’m still not entirely sure about, but since I want to keep myself accountable, I promise I’ll blog more often next month. (Hear that, blog? I’m responsible on and off the page. Ha.)

In the meantime, let’s dive into my reviews of all the movies I watched this month:

Michael. I’m aware that opinions on this biopic seem to be divided into two groups: some think it’s an awesome retelling, while others find it a bit shallow. I could see a part of myself in both camps. I enjoyed the movie for what it showed about the iconic late MJ, but I also felt a little disappointed that it stopped right when things were about to get more interesting.

Also, one thought kept crossing my mind while watching it: stardom is so, so, so lonely. And isolating.

Colony. For starters, it’s not the type of horror movie I struggle to watch since it’s mostly about zombies. I actually think its take on zombies is quite refreshing (“Really, Karina? Zombies are refreshing now?”), though the plot could have benefited from stronger character development.

That said, I still really enjoyed it. It genuinely kept me on the edge of my seat.

(Fun fact: Right after watching Colony, my sister and I went to the restroom while my boyfriend and his friend waited for us near the cinema, overlooking an indoor ice-skating rink.

When we came back, I quietly walked up behind my boyfriend so he wouldn’t notice me. Once I was right behind him, I whispered, “KRUAKKKKK,” just like one of the zombies in Colony.

He jumped.

Oh, how I cherished that moment.)

Disclosure Day. While my boyfriend seems to think Disclosure Day is another artistic masterpiece by Steven Spielberg (he’s a big fan, guys), I have a different opinion. The movie has enough thrills and mystery to keep me engaged, but I don’t think it quite delivered what I was hoping for. I was also a little disappointed that we didn’t get to learn more about the “day” itself.

Still, Emily Blunt is amazing in it. She’s fantastic.

Toy Story 5. If you’re watching Toy Story 5 for the nostalgia, I bet you’ll love it. I, on the other hand, have to shamelessly admit that I haven’t watched the first four movies yet (please don’t hate me). So while I think the movie is great, I wouldn’t call it the best animated movie of the year.

Supergirl. Okay. I’m officially in love with Kara Zor-El. Since I’ve always adored strong female characters, this incredibly powerful Supergirl is absolutely my favorite. Even if the plot feels a bit generic for a superhero movie, I’m still showed up for my girl Kara.

And Milly Alcock portrays her perfectly imperfect.

If you like this post, you might also enjoy Mini Reviews from My Current Movie Obsession and The “I’ve Been Busy, I Promise”  Post (With January Wrap-Up as Compensation).