6 Movie Reviews in 100 Words

Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025), Director: Matt Palmer

Fear Street: Prom Queen is one of the most generic, slow, and unrealistic slasher films. This felt more like a Goosebumps anthology than a new addition to the Fear Street franchise. The characters are uninteresting, led by dialogue that sounds nothing like how teenagers talk. Matt Palmer has no buildup in the tension or dynamics. You’re telling me that prom night doesn’t come to an immediate halt when a student’s disembodied head is found in the punch bowl? Other than some of the kills, Fear Street: Prom Queen is uninteresting. It doesn’t do anything different from the usual slasher films.

The Meddler (2015), Director: Lorene Scafaria

The Meddler is a mother-daughter drama. So you think. Director Lorene Scararla drew from her own life, including her mother. Susan Sarandon takes center stage as Marnie, a lonely and nosy mother. She wants to spend more time with her daughter, but all Marnie does is hang out with other characters. She does random things, like attending a baby shower. It’s a funny movie, but I wish the film centered on its main plotline. Lori (Rose Byrne) is an interesting character, so why is she tossed to the sidelines? Scafaria missed important molding that would have made The Meddler exciting.

Black Sheep (1996), Director: Penelope Spheeris

It amazes me that I have never seen a movie with the late Chris Farley until now! After this, I want to watch more of his legacy. As described by others in real life, Farley was a kind, humble, and funny person, which shows through his performance. Black Sheep is a hysterical comedy with one goofy gag after another. I was laughing and laughing while watching the movie. The chemistry between Farley and David Spade is one of the best parts. I could tell they enjoyed working together. If you have not seen a Chris Farley movie, watch Black Sheep.

In a World... (2013), Director: Lake Bell

This movie was a disappointment. In a World... completely missed its own point. Based on the trailer and the synopses, this movie is about the competitive world of the Hollywood industry in voice acting, particularly for women. That’s the plotline for the first five minutes and the last 20 minutes of this 90-minute movie. The rest of the film is nonsensical relationship drama. Scenes are incohesive, acting is cringe, and characters' decisions make no sense! Director, writer, and star Lake Bell makes a gratifying film for women to stand up for their voices, while completely losing the film’s optimistic voice.

Water for Elephants (2011), Director: Francis Lawrence

Elephants are incredible creatures. That’s what I loved most about Water for Elephants. The film is a sweet love story, though the leads, Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon, didn’t spark enough chemistry. Both are wonderful in their performances. Pattinson, especially, has branched out as an actor, showing how versatile he is. The film is beautiful to look at, creating energetic sets, atmosphere, and a lively setting. It’s not every day you get to act with an elephant, which is why I am jealous the actors got to. Water for Elephants is a tender film about standing up for your own.

Man Up (2015), Director: Ben Palmer

Man Up is a British romantic comedy that stars Lake Bell and Simon Pegg. A single woman acts as a stranger’s blind date in an attempt to find romance. Since watching Shaun of the Dead, I have become a fan of Simon Pegg. I put Man Up on my watch list after researching other films Pegg has been in. While Man Up is your typical rom-com, it’s still an enjoyable watch. Bell and Pegg’s chemistry is the highlight of the film. The film has a great flow, good comedy, and a positive message. The #1 rule of relationships is honesty.