Alejandro Myerstone

"You read nice.”  "Thank you."  "You lie nice!"  "Thank you." That to me defines the relationship between Adrain and Rocky which I believe this movie elevated to a whole new level I mean just the scene where Adrain wakes up from her coma and tells Rocky to win and then the shot of his face. He looks like a man who’s been possessed it fuels him but I also like how because of his new life and child he does care a little more about his health and I think the scene with the pastor was a nice touch I really liked this sequel

Everyone loves an underdog story and this might be the epitome of that kind of story. I personally really love the decision to have Rocky lose the match and have his actual win come from the fact that he went the distance he proved to himself that he wasn’t a “bum” and that he had Adrian (though I have to add that the apartment scene makes me really uncomfortable). it’s very beautiful to see someone who just doesn’t quit (like the 2025-26 NY Knicks might I add)

Watched this for Tom Holland and left it actually wanting to maybe play the games. That post credit was a lot cooler than most of the movie lol ao hopefully the sequel picks up on that

I know nothing about He-Man other than it was a show for a generation way before my time. Regardless, I still really enjoyed this. I think what helps this movie shine is that it never, not even once, takes itself too seriously or pretends to be something it’s not just for the sake of being cool or edgy. As a matter of fact, this movie thrives off the James Gunnification of the genre. It embraces the colorful weirdness, the humor, and the sincerity instead of running from it. But enough about inspirations. Let’s talk about the details that make this movie land. For starters, you can tell there was creative passion and freedom behind every decision. From the costume design to the soundtrack, choreography, and dialogue, this film feels creatively distinct. I’m a huge fan of that. It’s also polished really well, especially in a time where CGI is often rushed. Everything feels intentional and complete. I do want to talk about the dialogue, though. I think there are a lot of choices that, in another movie, would be seen as bad writing or just typical popcorn flick writing. But because of the way they’re used here, they enhance the humor and constantly remind you not to take yourself or the film too seriously. At the same time, the movie still has substance. There are genuine themes here, specifically about empathy and healthy masculinity, and I was surprised by how well those ideas came across.