Charles Bronson (“Death Wish”, “Mr. Majestyk”) stars in “Murphy’s Law”, another movie where a cop teams up with a criminal. It’s a very entertaining crime thriller with witty dialog and good performances. It may be a little predictable at times but it’s just so much fun to see Charles Bronson doing what he does best.

Jack Murphy (Bronson) is an alcoholic cop that is bitter about his wife leaving him. After an argument with his ex-wife, he is framed for her murder and is soon behind bars along with the foul-mouthed thief Arabella McGee (Kathleen Wilhoite “Road House”, “The Edge”). The two escape as Murphy tries to catch the real killer and prove his innocence.

Charles Bronson is as great as always. It’s nice to see him another movie with a great script because not all of his action films have been winners. Kathleen Wilhoite is good as Arabella. I very quickly lost track of the amount of insults that she hurls at Bronson. The two have a surprisingly strong chemistry. I think that the villain is arguably a little disappointing because the character does get enough screen-time in order to leave much of an impact. What’s there is fine but I cannot help but feel that the movie would have benefitted from giving them a few more scenes.

If you enjoy the “Dirty Harry” movies and Bronson’s “Death Wish” films then I think that you have to check out “Murphy’s Law”. The performances are pretty good, the action sequences are entertaining and the plot works. It’s a shame that this cop film seems to get overlooked but I guess it came out in an era that gave us “Beverly Hills Cop”, “Lethal Weapon” and “Red Heat” so it’s understandable. Definitely check it out if you are a fan of Bronson.

“Murder Mystery” has quite possibly the most generic title for any film that I have ever heard. It’s allegedly a comedy movie and it stars Adam Sandler (“Happy Gilmore”, “Little Nicky”) and Jennifer Aniston (“We’re The Millers”), who previously appeared together in “Just Go With It”. However, it feels more like an excuse for a luxury holiday.

Nick (Sandler) and Audrey (Aniston) are an American couple that decide to finally go on a trip to Europe, over a decade after Nick promised he would take his wife. On the flight, they meet an eccentric and wealthy individual (Luke Evans “Dracula Untold”) and soon find themselves aboard a yacht. The murder of an elderly billionaire (Terence Stamp “Bowfinger”) leads to them becoming suspects. They are pursued by authorities as they try to figure out who the real killer is.

A private yacht, lavish food, the Monaco Grand Prix, a visit to Lake Como, a drive in a sports car and a snazzy tuxedo make it seem more like this was Sandler and Aniston treating themselves rather than wanting to make a decent film. Neither star has much talent and their chemistry is mediocre at best. Luke Evans is okay. It’s sad to see the great Terence Stamp appear in such an underwhelming picture. The dreadful David Walliams (“Stardust”) has a mercifully brief appearance.

I’m sure it was a blast for Sandler and Aniston to soak up the warm weather of the Mediterranean and the sights of Europe but for the audience, this is a rather mundane comedy flick. It’s a bit like “Clue” but thankfully not quite as bad. There are a few jokes in here that are vaguely amusing but that’s seriously about all the praise that I can give to this very lazy film. It’s forgettable so it will not continue to annoy me like “Little Nicky” or “Eight Crazy Nights” but Sandler shows that he is getting incredibly unprofessional. It’s like he doesn’t even care about trying to make it look like he wants to make a real film.

We once again find the beloved Muppets in another awkward scenario where they just seem to be unable to fit in properly and unable to showcase their likeable humour. We have another mediocre entry in the form of “Muppets From Space”.

In “Muppets From Space”, we find Gonzo the Great has always classed himself and has been classed a ‘whatever’ and he longs to find others like him. Then he is contacted via alphabetical cereal by an alien race, which Gonzo belongs to. With the help of Kermit the Frog and the rest of the Muppets, Gonzo tries to escape a government organisation and find his people so that he can go to his real home.

I do think Kermit the Frog is a likeable character and is probably my favourite Muppet. Miss Piggy is enjoyable in some places in this movie. I thought Gonzo was sadly just okay in this one. Fozzie Bear, Statler, Waldorf, Rizzo the Rat, Beaker, Doctor Bunsen Honeydew and the Swedish Chef were all fine but the rest I found annoying, especially that pathetic and darn right stupid Pepe the King Prawn character. Although like I mentioned, some of the Muppets are fine, almost all of them have bad dialog in at least one place. This is a real shame because I do love some of them.

I confess to laughing at a few moments in this movie such as the scene where Kermit mentions how they never leave a Muppet behind only to be told they just left Beaker and Doctor Bunsen in the middle of nowhere. However, the movie as a whole just isn’t that funny. A few good chuckles aren’t enough to save “Muppets From Space” as the film suffers from overdone product placement, some weak lines and of course a pathetic plot. With other good “Muppet” stuff out there don’t be tempted by “Muppets From Space”.

The “Muppets” franchise proves how weak it has become when it churns out this adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson novel “Treasure Island”. This film feels cheap even by “Muppets” standards and at times, you wouldn’t know it features the Muppets.

In “Muppet Treasure Island”, Jim Hawkins (Kevin Bishop) finds a treasure map and goes on a journey to find riches. He meets the cook, named Long John Silver (Tim Curry “Charlie’s Angels”), who intends to help his fellow pirates get the treasure for themselves by killing the Captain (Kermit the Frog) and the rest. Jim Hawkins must now save the crew from certain death.

The Muppets are really dull this time around. They don’t get enough screen-time considering they’re supposed to be the stars. Miss Piggy was really not funny this time around and normally she’s at least mildly amusing. Jim Hawkins should have really been played by Kermit the Frog in my opinion and not by a human. Long John Silver should have been played by Swedish Chef as they both do cooking. Tim Curry is alright but I would have preferred to see him in a version without the Muppets. Billy Connolly (“The Last Samurai”) gives a decent performance.

The action in this movie is edited so horribly that it can’t even be deemed as amusing. The special effects are severely poor, which lowered my enjoyment of the film as I felt it was like they didn’t care that much. The Muppets don’t get to feature enough for fans of the “Muppets” franchise and there is not enough “Treasure Island” stuff for people who aren’t so keen on the deranged puppets. The humour is pretty lousy as well and although I’ve never found them hilarious, I’ve seen them do a lot better. If you like the other stuff in the series then maybe you’ll find some fun here but I think you’ll agree it’s one of the worst things to carry the “Muppets” name.

“Annabelle” is a bland horror flick about a possessed doll. It’s a spin-off of “The Conjuring”, another lame horror movie. This film is apparently meant to be scary but I found myself laughing at the stupidity of the events. Even if you do believe in demonic possession, it cannot possibly be anything like how it is depicted in this terrible picture.

Mia (Annabelle Wallis “The Mummy”) and John (Ward Horton) are a young Catholic couple that are expecting their first child. However, their peaceful suburban home becomes the scene of a violent incident when members of a cult attack them. Afterwards, they find a doll in the home has a demonic entity attached it. They will need spiritual help if they are to overcome the force that threatens to take away their new daughter.

The Annabelle doll in this film looks nothing like the real doll kept by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in a museum in their home. The ‘real’ story of their encounter with the doll has widely been dismissed as an elaborate hoax. I was never scared by the doll in this movie. The main characters are so generic and forgettable. The demonic creatures are rather unimpressive. The other characters in this film feel very underdeveloped.

This is one of the worst killer doll movies. It’s worse than “Child’s Play” and even worse than “Dead Silence”. The whole Annabelle possession story seems bogus to me so I never thought anything that I saw in this film might have been even vaguely connected to reality. If you found “The Conjuring” to be entertaining and disturbing then maybe you’ll like this one too but I think both films are so lousy. Obviously, maybe don’t watch this if you are somehow that is genuinely frightened of dolls as this might cause you to lose some sleep (but so would “Toy Story”).

Sacha Baron Cohen (“Borat”, “The Dictator”) is back as Borat in this surprisingly good sequel. The first film caused a real stir when it was released and I’m sure this new one will shock plenty of people too. To me, the first film was far too vulgar but this time, it’s more about being politically offensive. I found this one to be far funnier than the original.

Years after his first film made Kazakhstan the laughingstock of the world, Borat is once again sent to America. This time, he is to deliver a porno star monkey to Vice President Mike Pence. However, when the monkey dies, he’s forced to try and give the politician his daughter (Maria Bakalova). However, they have to deal with the complexities of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Borat has become an iconic comedy character and people love to quote his catchphrases. Here, we get to see him do more outrageous activities such as quarantining with two redneck conspiracy theorists. Maria Bakalova is great as Borat’s daughter, Tutar. The two have terrific comedic chemistry. The sequences involving Mike Pence and Rudi Giuliani are not so good as they feel very forced and a lot of work clearly had to go into the editing to make something out of nothing.

“Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm” touches on mass shootings, anti-Semitism, conspiracy theories, the Coronavirus, paedophilia, sexism, white supremacy, sexual abuse and so many other taboo subjects. However, parts of the movie are really funny. You won’t believe some of the hilarious reactions of the real people Borat pranks throughout the movie. If you liked the first one, I’m sure you’ll enjoy this one too. However, for those that thought the first one was too vulgar, this one contains less nudity and perverse content but more politically incorrectness. I’m also impressed how the makers were able to adapt the film due to Coronavirus pandemic.

“Mrs. Doubtfire” has some major flaws that prevent it from being good. The characters are bland and they fall for the stupidest tricks as Robin Williams (“Flubber”, “Hook”) does the most ridiculous things while in disguise. The movie is not horrible because it has some genuinely good moments that will put a smile on your face.

In “Mrs. Doubtfire”, talented actor Daniel Hillard (Williams) splits up with his wife Miranda (Sally Field “Forrest Gump”). To get back with his family, he disguises himself as an old lady, named Mrs. Doubtfire, who becomes their nanny. The movie follows Daniel and Mrs. Doubtfire’s close calls. The film then gets even sillier towards the end.

I must confess that I found the characters in this movie to be underwhelming. Robin Williams is a great actor and provides some great moments but he has some bad dialog. Sally Field is poor as Miranda. Pierce Brosnan (“GoldenEye”) is alright in this film as Miranda’s new boyfriend but unfortunately, he doesn’t get much time to do anything. Daniel and Miranda’s children are played badly by the child actors. The worst has to be the little girl Natalie (Mara Wilson “Matilda”). Wilson is really annoying and it results in a very unlikeable performance from her.

“Mrs. Doubtfire” provides enough good comedy to make it okay but there are so many tediously stupid moments that really hinder this movie. I’ll say I was impressed with lots of aspects of the film but it just never got its act together with the sort of stuff that every movie needs. If you’re a fan of Williams then maybe this will be worth checking out but he’s done better stuff than this. I will say though that this is a step-up from “Toys” but sadly, not much of one. All-round “Mrs. Doubtfire” offers average entertainment and it’s the sort of thing you’ll find yourself watching on television when its raining outside.

“Chernobyl Diaries” is a film that may have been suspenseful and scary if I actually cared about what was going on. It’s a zombie movie but it’s much more subtle than most zombie flicks. Parts of actually done well, it’s just that the early sequences fail to get us invested in the characters.

A group of tourists visiting destinations across Europe are in Ukraine when one of them meets a tour guide offering them a trip to the abandoned city near Chernobyl’s nuclear reactor. The rest of the group are initially hesitant but are ultimately convinced to go. However, they soon discover that they are not alone. It’s now a race against time as they try to survive with the radiation slowly but surely affecting them.

The characters in this movie are not quite as irritating as the characters in a lot of horror movies but they’re still pretty lame. Zombie movies often focus on a small group of characters and you need to be interested in them if you’re going to be interested in the events that unfold throughout the movie. We barely see the zombies so I cannot really comment on the design of them. This definitely is not like the George A. Romero films such as “Dawn of the Dead” where we see a lot of the zombies.

“Chernobyl Diaries” will probably disappoint fans of zombie films as we barely get to see the monsters and it will disappoint general audiences with its dull characters. It’s a shame that this film could have been saved with some better acting and better dialog. What’s on offer here is not awful by any means but it feels very amateurish and cheap at times. I think the filmmakers must have spent most of the budget holidaying round Europe for the opening montage.

“Mr. Nice Guy” is an appropriate title for a film starring martial arts legend Jackie Chan (“Drunken Master”, “Rush Hour”) and that’s because he is. Like many of Chan’s other films the plot and characters are an afterthought but the action scenes are just fantastically creative.

Chan stars as Chinese tv chef Jackie living in Melbourne, who finds himself being pursued by rival gangs of drug dealers that are convinced he is holding onto an incriminating tape. As the film goes on we get see to some impressive fights and stunts from Mr. Chan but the ending, featuring the bad guy’s lair being destroyed, is something I have mixed feelings over as it is impressive but I wanted a big fight for the finale.

Like I said Chan is a nice guy as he’s always smiling, has a sense of humour similar to that of silent comedians such as Charlie Chaplin (“Modern Times”) and he never swears. Chan delivers his trademark action, which is funny and creative. His best stunt here involves him rolling over a buzz saw, which when you see the outtakes in the credits will realise was actually on during the scene. Richard Norton, who you may remember from “City Hunter” (not one of the better Jackie Chan films), is okay here as the villain. Director of this film, friend and regular collaborator of Chan, Sammo Hung makes a small appearance as a disgruntled cyclist and is alright too.

The plot is standard and the characters aren’t too great and while that’s a shame, if you’re used to martial arts movies then you won’t be surprised. The important things such as the stunts and the action are fantastic here and Chan’s choreography flows like some sort of perfect dance. It’s not one of his absolute best but Mr. Chan should be proud of “Mr. Nice Guy”.

Hulk Hogan (“Suburban Commando”) may be good in the ring but he’s not so good in movies. If there’s one movie that can confirm his inability to act and his inability to entertain in a big role, it’s “Mr. Nanny”.

“Mr. Nanny” follows retired pro-wrestler Sean Armstrong (Hogan) as he becomes a bodyguard for an inventor’s bratty kids (Madeline Zima, Robert Gorman). They are being stalked by an evil competitor, named Thanatos (David Johansson). While staying at the home, Sean is hit with bowling balls, electrocuted and almost killed by the nasty kids he’s protecting. The real trouble begins when both the kids and the inventor go missing so it’s up to Sean to rescue them from a group of terrorists.

Hulk Hogan is awful as Sean Armstrong. He’s not exciting to watch as an action star and he is not remotely funny as the retired pro-wrestler. The kids are uninteresting as they set up their “Home Alone” style traps. They’re unfunny and extremely disturbing as they try to kill their babysitters in an attempt to get attention from their father. It’s so hard to sympathise with these kids when they seem so unnecessarily cruel. The villains are unmemorable and boring.

“Mr. Nanny” is awful in every meaning of the word. If I were to compile a list of the worst movies I’d seen, “Mr. Nanny” would be a contender for the list. It’s unfunny and really ridiculous. It tries to make wrestling seem like a real sport, the idea of the kids doing what they do for attention is horrible and the concept of a wrestler in a ballerina outfit fighting against terrorists is not my cup of tea. Do not buy “Mr. Nanny”, do not watch “Mr. Nanny” and don’t even think about it if you want to save yourself from an unentertaining experience with no grasp of how to entertain an audience.