Jake Peffer Watches

  2024. 131 mins. Directed by Jeremy Saulnier Rebel Ridge follows the story of Terry Richmond (Aaron Pierre), an ex-Marine who is on his way to post bail for his cousin. Along the way he is stopped by two police officers who end up taking the cash he planned to use to bail out his cousin, as they believe it to be drug money. This puts Terry in a bind as he needed to get that money to the courthouse that day. When he is denied the ability to bail out his cousin, Terry attempts to file a police report against the officers who took his money. The chief of police (Don Johnson) for the small town gets involved and things escalate causing Terry to do whatever it takes to get his cousin out. Director/writer Jeremy Saulnier has put together one hell of a movie here. With Saulnier directing and writing the script, his vision is really brought to life on screen. The combination of great camera work, stellar action sequences and great performances from the cast all work flawlessly because of ...

2024 | R | 127 mins. | Directed by Shawn Levy   Deadpool and Wolverine sees Marvel finally bringing both characters into the MCU . With Phase 4 and 5 both regarded as being hit or miss, Marvel has needed a smash hit and something that will make the fans run out to the theater. Teaming up two of their best characters and banking on nostalgia seems like a sure thing. After all, Spider-Man: No Way Home has been the biggest movie for Marvel since Avengers Endgame and that movie brought out all the nostalgia. So, does the movie live up to the hype or does it fall short of such high expectations? For me, the movie more than lives up to the hype. Right out of the gate this movie lets you know exactly what you're in store for. A huge fight sequence including Deadpool killing many different people in very comical ways and spraying mass amounts of blood sets the tone for what's to come. From there on the movie keeps up with the violence and action as well as being consistently hilari...

  2024. PG-13. 100 mins. Directed by Jane Schoenbrun I Saw The TV Glow is the perfect example of a movie that has so much potential to be great but doesn't stick the landing in its execution. Director/Writer Jane Schoenbrun has an interesting vision for the story at hand and there are some great themes spread out throughout the movie. However, all the interesting ideas never feel like they are fleshed out enough and when the movie comes to an extremely abrupt ending, it all just feels like it led up to nothing worthwhile. This is a movie about finding your true self and being who you really are inside, but all that gets lost in a muddled story that loses itself by the end. There are glimpses of a truly great movie here. Everything is beautifully shot, and the cinematography is top notch. The score presents a great backdrop for scenes and does help draw you into certain moments that are supposed to be tense. Certain scenes do stand out because of the way they are shot and crafted, a...

  2024. R. 115 mins. Directed by Richard Linklater Director Richard Linklater has once again crafted another stellar movie. The script, written by Linklater and Powell, is top notch and really works from start to finish. There are numerous scenes throughout with some great dialogue and the script is extremely witty, especially with the character of Gary Johnson. Linklater does a great job at building the character of Gary and letting the audience get to know him. Seeing a montage of Gary posin g as a hit man for different clients and putting on different disguises and accents is one of the best parts of the movie. Glen Powell knocks his performance out of the park. This is a perfect starring vehicle for him, and he performs expertly throughout. Adria Arjona gives a fantastic performance as well and her chemistry with Powell is a highlight of the movie. Add in some side characters played well by Austin Amelio, Retta and Sanjay Rao and this is one well rounded cast. The biggest flaw ...

  2024. PG-13. 97 mins. Directed by Jerry Seinfeld Jerry Seinfeld made one of the greatest, if not the greatest, sitcoms of all time. He has now also made one of the worst Netflix original movies. In his directorial debut, Seinfeld fumbles the ball and squanders an amazing cast with a below average comedy that never feels like it knows what it wants to be. How a movie can contain this much talent and essentially not execute on any level is nothing short of amazing. The movie follows Bob Cabana (Jerry Seinfeld) as he tells the story of how he helped create the Pop Tart for Kellogg's. This is a somewhat interesting concept for a comedy. Watching two rival companies go toe to toe and try to one up each other to make a new breakfast snack could make some funny moments. Unfortunately, that is the biggest problem with Unfrosted, it just isn't very funny. With a cast littered with so many great comedians, former SNL cast members and cameos from other talented actors there is absolutel...

  2024. PG. 94 mins. Directed by Mike Mitchell & Stephanie Stine The Kung Fu Panda franchise has always felt like one of the more underrated series from the likes of Dreamworks. Always flying under the radar but still managing to be successful both financially and critically, the Kung Fu Panda movies have been fun and entertaining not just for kids but for adults as well. After an eight year hiatus the franchise returns with Part 4, making it one of only two franchises from Dreamworks to have four movies along with the Shrek series. Continuing where the previous movie left off, Po (Jack Black) has been tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. This means he has to find and train a new Dragon Warrior to take his place. While Po is searching for a new warrior to train a new threat emerges in the form of The Chameleon (Viola Davis), a sorceress who plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm. With the help of Zhen (Awkw...

  2024 | PG-13 | 115 mins | Directed by Gil Kenan The latest entry in the Ghostbusters franchise is here. Frozen Empire takes the franchise back to the firehouse in New York City as we follow the Spengler clan taking part in their new roles as Ghostbusters. A mysterious artifact is brought out for the first time in almost 100 years, and it contains a new threat that could possibly cause a new ice age. With the help of some friends and the original Ghostbusters, our heroes will stop at nothing to take down this new evil. First and foremost, it is great to have this cast back together. Ghostbusters: Afterlife set up a great family dynamic and it continues here in Frozen Empire. Adding in the character of Gary (Paul Rudd) as more of stepdad this time around adds even more to the dynamic. The biggest highlight of the movie is the cast of characters. Everyone from the OG cast to the newer crew, all put in great performances, and they play off of one another quite well. From start to fin...