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Movie Reviews and Ratings:

We thought we'd compile our thoughts on the movies we've reviewed during the show and compare how we feel. Just a friendly reminder that Kendra's rating scale is weird and sometimes a higher number just means you need to watch it!


Dungeons and Dragons:

  • Scott’s Review:

    • Rating: 1.5/10

    • Reasons:

      • Terrible Acting and Awful Writing

      • Garbage special effects

      • Looks like the cast raided a Halloween Store for props and outfits

      • Huge portions of plot go unexplained

      • Jarring jumps from point to point

  • Kendra’s Review:

    • Rating: 8/10

    • Reasons:

      • So bad you have to watch it

      • It’s still a D&D movie

    • Actual rating: 4/10 - I agree with everything Scott had to say, but I still enjoyed watching it.

Mazes and Monsters

  • Scott’s Review:

    • Rating: 2/10

    • Reasons:

      • Bad acting (even Tom Hanks was not amazing)

      • Asinine story sequence

      • Cringe dude with the hats

  • Kendra's Review:

    • Rating: 5/10

    • Reasons:

      • Didn't do the story it was based on justice

      • Music didn't match the movie

      • You get to see a young Tom Hanks

    • Actual Rating: 3/10 - it just doesn't have the WOW factor

Dune (1984)

  • Scott's Review:

    • Rating: 4.5/10

    • Reasons:

      • Beyond convoluted storyline

      • Weird plot focuses and narration

      • Good effects and props for the year

      • Decent acting cast

      • Ending felt rushed and abrupt

  • Kendra's Review:

    • Rating: 4/10

      • Reasons:

      • Literally couldn't pay attention to it

      • Too much sexual tension regarding "the spice"

    • Actual Rating: probably the same

Super Mario Bros.

  • Scott's Review:

    • Rating: 4/10

    • Reasons:

      • Really out-there storyline (dinosaurs evolved into humans?)

      • Decent acting (Bob Hoskins makes a good Mario)

      • Weird Home Alone style music

      • Odd props and details provided some laughs

  • Kendra's Review:

    • Rating: 6.5/10

    • Reasons:

      • It was a little weird, but it was pleasant to watch

      • I like a good love story

      • "Trust the fungus!"

      • Reebok shoes

    • Actual Rating: 6.5/10

The Number 23

  • Scott's Review:

    • Rating: 6/10

    • Reasons:

      • Overly dramatic and dark at times

      • Good acting cast

      • Switching between storylines can be confusing

      • Entertaining despite the flaws (nostalgic swayed)

  • Kendra's Review:

    • Rating: 9/10

    • Reasons:

      • There's books/writers involved

      • Murder mystery

      • Mysteriously sexy scenes

      • Very engaging

    • Actual Rating: 7/10

Dune (2021)

  • Scott's Review:

    • Rating: 7/10

    • Reasons:

      • Great acting cast, much better script

      • JASON MOMOA

      • Amazing effects (normal for modern movie)

      • Slower pacing, not as overwhelming

      • Some terms not explained as well as the first movie

  • Kendra's Review:

    • Rating: 6/10

    • Reasons:

      • It's still a little confusing

      • DRAX doesn't belong here (Sorry Dave Bautista. I guess I don't like your face ¯\_(ツ)_/¯)

      • Movie design/props/etc. all fantastic

    • Actual Rating: 8/10

Doom (2005)

  • Scott's Review:

    • Rating: 3.5/10

    • Reasons:

      • No real relation to the Doom games

        • Closer to Resident Evil than Doom

      • Some good acting (Karl Urban) and some rough acting (Rosamund Pike, Richard Brake)

      • Bad effects and script for the year

      • Underwhelming monsters (basically zombies instead of demons)

  • Kendra's Review:

    • Rating: 8.75/10

    • Reasons:

      • Acting was pretty good

        • A few weird character tensions, but otherwise enjoyable

      • Easy to follow along

      • Cool sound track

      • Overall, enjoyed watching it

    • Actual Rating: I stand by my rating even though I now know it doesn't follow the game.

Don't forget you can suggest movies for us to watch by sending us an email OR commenting below! Our movie reviews release the last Thursday of each month!

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