Movies First: Film Reviews & Insights

Movies First with Alex First Episode 965 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Death On The Nile (Crime, Drama, Mystery) While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress. Director Kenneth Branagh Writers Michael Green (screenplay by) - Agatha Christie (based upon the novel by) Stars Tom Bateman - Annette Bening - Kenneth Branagh – IMDb Tr...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 964 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? The Batman (Action, Crime, Drama) When the Riddler, a sadistic serial killer, begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement. Director Matt Reeves Writers Matt Reeves - Peter Craig - Bill Finger (Batman...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 963 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Nightmare Alley (Crime, Drama, Thriller) An ambitious carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is. Director Guillermo del Toro Writers Guillermo del Toro (screenplay by): Kim Morgan(screenplay by): Will...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 962 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Spencer (Biography, Drama) During her Christmas holidays with the royal family at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, Diana Spencer, struggling with mental health problems, decides to end her decade-long marriage to Prince Charles. Director Pablo Larraín Writer Steven Knight Stars Kristen Stewart...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 961 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? I’m Wanita (Documentary) I'm Wanita is the story of a renegade country music singer from Tamworth, Australia, hell-bent on realising her childhood dreams of stardom. Self-crowned as 'Australia's Queen of Honky Tonk", Wanita is still waiting for the recognition she knows she deserves. Wanita embarks on a...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 960 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? No Time To Die (Action, Adventure, Thriller) James Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. Director Cary Joji Fukunaga Writers N...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 959 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Being the Ricardos (Biography, Drama, History) Follows Lucy and Desi as they face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage. Director Aaron Sorkin Writer Aaron Sorkin Stars Nicole Kidman; Javier Bardem; J.K. Simmons – IMDb Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi503160...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 958 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Clifford the Big Red Dog (Adventure, Comedy, Family) A young girl's love for a tiny puppy named Clifford makes the dog grow to an enormous size. Director Walt Becker Writers Jay Scherick (screenplay by); David Ronn (screenplay by); Blaise Hemingway(screenplay by) Stars Darby Camp; Jack Whitehall; Izaac W...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 957 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? House of Gucci (Crime, Drama) When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel their legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately...murder. Director Ridley Scott Writers Becky Johns...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 956 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Ghostbusters: Afterlife (Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy) When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. Director Jason Reitman Writers Gil Kenan: Jason Reitman: Dan Aykroyd (b...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 955 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? The Matric Resurrections (Action, Sci-Fi) Return to a world of two realities: one, everyday life; the other, what lies behind it. To find out if his reality is a construct, to truly know himself, Mr. Anderson will have to choose to follow the white rabbit once more. Director Lana Wachowski Writers Lana W...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 954 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? The Tragedy of Macbeth (Drama, History, Thriller) A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power. Director Joel Coen Writers Joel Coen (written for the screen by): William Shakespeare...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 953 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? West Side Story (Crime, Drama, Musical) An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Director Steven Spielberg Writers Tony Kushner (screenplay by): Arthur Laurents (ba...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 952 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Licorice Pizza (Comedy, Drama, Romance) The story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973. Director Paul Thomas Anderson Writer Paul Thomas Anderson Stars Alana Haim: Cooper Hoffman: Sean Penn...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 951 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Delicious (Comedy, Drama, History) Original title: Délicieux France, 1789, just before the Revolution. With the help of a surprising young woman, a chef who has been sacked by his master finds the strength to free himself from his position as a servant and opens the first restaurant. Director Éric Besnar...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 950 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Sing 2 (Animation, Adventure, Comedy) Buster Moon and his friends must persuade reclusive rock star Clay Calloway to join them for the opening of a new show. Director Garth Jennings Writer Garth Jennings Stars Matthew McConaughey (voice): Reese Witherspoon (voice): Scarlett Johansson (voice) – IMDb Trail...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 949 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? The Worst Person in the World (Comedy, Drama, Romance) Original title: Verdens verste menneske The chronicles of four years in the life of Julie, a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 948 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Spider-Man: No Way Home (Action, Adventure, Fantasy) With Spider-Man's identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear, forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. Director Jon Watts Writers Chris McK...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 947 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? The Lost Daughter (Drama) A woman's beach vacation takes a dark turn when she begins to confront the troubles of her past. Director Maggie Gyllenhaal Writers Maggie Gyllenhaal: Elena Ferrante(based on the novel by) Stars Olivia Colman: Jessie Buckley: Dakota Johnson– IMDb Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/vi...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 946 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Blue Bayou (Drama) As a Korean-American man raised in the Louisiana bayou works hard to make a life for his family, he must confront the ghosts of his past as he discovers that he could be deported from the only country he has ever called home. Director Justin Chon Writer Justin Chon Stars Justin Chon: A...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 945 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Dear Evan Hansen (Drama, Musical) Film adaptation of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical about Evan Hansen, a high school senior with Social Anxiety disorder and his journey of self-discovery and acceptance following the suicide of a fellow classmate. Director Stephen Chbosky Writers Steven Levenso...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 944 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Don’t Look Up (Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi) Two low-level astronomers must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth. Director Adam McKay Writers Adam McKay (screenplay by): David Sirota (story by) Stars Leonardo DiCaprio: Jennifer Lawrence: Meryl Streep –...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 943 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (Action. Horror, Sci-Fi) Set in 1998, this origin story explores the secrets of the mysterious Spencer Mansion and the ill-fated Raccoon City. Director Johannes Roberts Writer Johannes Roberts (screenplay by) Stars Kaya Scodelario: Robbie Amell: Hannah John-Kamen –...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 942 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? A Boy Called Christmas (Adventure, Drama, Family) In this origin story of Father Christmas, an ordinary boy (with a loyal pet mouse and a reindeer at his side) sets out on an extraordinary adventure to find his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of Elfhelm. Director Gil Kenan Writers...

Movies First with Alex First Episode 941 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Bad Luck Banging or Looney Porn (Comedy, Drama) Original title: Babardeala cu bucluc sau porno balamuc Emi, a school teacher, finds her career and reputation under threat after a personal sex tape is leaked on the Internet. Forced to meet the parents demanding her dismissal, Emi refuses to surrender to t...