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Pleasantly surprised. I knew the actors were content creators, but I'd only seen short clips here and there. I liked Kris in the Smosh Reddit episode, so I decided to check out the movie. The acting felt really natural, and I felt like I was along for the ride with 3 friends.

There were three solid jump scares that actually got me good but I do wish we got more background on the setting lore. My biggest issue was the overuse of handheld camera shots at the beginning. The constant motion started to give me a headache so I had to close my eyes.

Still, for a first-time writer and director, this was a fun and impressive debut. You can tell she has some interesting ideas.

Hands down the best version of the Fantastic Four yet! This cast was great together.

Starting the story a year after the transformation was a smart move; it let us skip the origin scenes we've seen over and over and jump straight into something fresh. The '60s retro-futuristic aesthetic was an absolute blast, grounding the film in the golden-age roots of Marvel while still feeling stylish and new.

That said, I can't help but wonder if a lot of scenes were cut with Natasha Lyonne because she was barely in it, and it really felt like there should've been more. Then maybe more with the Silver Surfer. I like how the sex swap created an interesting dynamic with Johnny and as a juxtaposition to Sue.

On a personal note, as someone who's neurodivergent, ADHD layered with PTSD so many think I have Autisim for perspective, the dynamic between Reed and Sue hit me profoundly. There's a moment during an argument when Sue says something like, "Who you are sometimes hurts me," and it was such a raw, compassionate way to express the reality so many of us face in relationships. I've never felt so seen. Honestly, here's hoping I find someone like Sue! A supportive, emotionally in tune, and willing to stay connected even when things are hard.

Also, baby Ada Scott playing Franklin deserves an Emmy!

Bride Hard is a fun, self-aware mix of spy action and comedy that leans into its own absurdity in the best way. The "one vs. Many" fight setups are always more interesting since they have to be more inventive. Rebel was her mix of chaos and charm and I like say in a more sophisticated way that kept it all less campy that I really liked. Anna Camp is one of those sleeper actors that always crack me up because I'm use to get in more serious roles so when she's more feral it cracks me up harder. It doesn't try to be deep, just entertaining-and it succeeds. If you're in the mood for a ridiculous good time, this delivers. Just relax and giggle.