Bad Times At The El Royale - 壞事大飯店

Bad Times At The El Royale (壞事大飯店) is an 2018 film. The movie stars Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm, Cailee Spaeny, Lewis Pullman, Nick Offerman and Chris Hemsworth.

The movie takes place on a hotel that sits half in California and the other half in Nevada. The hotel is called El Royale. On this one special night, a confluence of characters come together with their own dark secrets. A priest, a singer, a secret agent, and a rebel. When you put them all together, bad things happen. Plus, on top of that, the hotel also has a huge secret.

The movie was slow at first, but once the bad things start to happen, it spirals into action. The timeline jumps from present to flashbacks episodes. The acting was top notch, but the story was definitely really hard to follow.

Tag - 貼背戰

Tag (貼背戰) is an 2018 film. The movie stars Ed Helms, Jake Johnson, Hannibal Buress, Jon Hamm, and Jeremy Renner as the main tag players. The supporting cast include Annabelle Wallis, Isla Fisher, Rashida Jones, and Leslie Bibb. The movie is based on a true story of a bunch of friends whom have played tag well into their adulthood.



Jeremy Renner plays Jerry, whom has never been tagged in the 30 years they have played the game. Ed Helms as Hoagie and Jon Hamm as Bob are determined to get them. Hoagie convinces the group to team up saying that Jerry is going to retire after his upcoming wedding. They all head back to their hometown to get Jerry. Hi-jinx ensue. Do they eventually get Jerry? Can their friendships last after all this?



This movie was super fun. The main stars of the film are all around my age and their life stage are the same. Made for me really connecting with them. The cast played well off each other in the midst of the story that was embellished. The bonus features also has a short story of the true story that this film is based on.

If you're in your late 30s and over, you'll really enjoy this.

Baby Driver - 玩命再劫

Baby Driver (玩命再劫) is an 2017 film. The movie stars Ansel Elgort. The supporting cast includes Kevin Spacey, Lily James, Eiza González, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx, and Jon Bernthal. This film is directed by Edgar Wright, whom was attached to direct the first Ant-man for many years but parted ways with Marvel.

Ansel Elgort plays Baby who is an extremely good driver. Hence the title of the film, Baby Driver. When Baby is caught by a crime lord, he has to pay him back by driving. Mainly as a getaway driver. Of course a heist goes bad and baby is on the run and trying to get his life back.

I actually was so hyped to see this film that I actually went to the movie theater to watch this. Oh my gawd. I was so disappointed. The movie was highly predictable and the protagonist was so annoying as a main. During the last 30 minutes, thoughts of walking out overcame me, but stuck it out. Lily James, Eiza González, Jon Hamm, and Jamie Foxx played against type but seemed to be over acting the whole time. Trying so hard to be bad @$$ or cooler than they are.

I can not recommend this movie. I haven't been a fan Edgar Wright's films and don't know why I thought this would be good. Maybe it was good Marvel parted ways with him.

The Town - 竊盜城

The Town (竊盜城) is a 2010 film. The movie stars Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jeremy Renner, Jon Hamm, and Blake Lively. Ben Affleck also co-wrote and directed the film. The movie is based in the Boston area.

Ben Affleck plays Doug, a former semi-pro hockey player that's gone into the family business of crime. Doug is the mastermind of a few bank robberies. On one of their jobs, they take an hostage, Rebecca Hall as Claire. They drop Claire off by the river after they make their get away. But the crew feel a little uneasy about Claire and Doug stalks her to make sure she doesn't give the FBI info on them. However, Doug falls for Claire and vice versa. Things get rough when the FBI stalk Claire thinking she may be in on it. Doug also wants out of the crime business. One more job to walk away from the crew. One more big job that will set the others and himself up for a long time.

This was quite a ride. From the explanation of the city to the lives portrayed here. I was glued and couldn't get enough. The duality of Doug's role in Claire's life was also mesmerizing. The cat and mouse chase of the crew vs. the FBI had me at the edge of the seat. I may have to say that it could be one of the best films of 2010 for me. Granted that I am still waiting for many 2010 releases to make it to DVD. The Town was a triller with heart and conscious. If you grow up with crime and have others to support, how do you get out clean? How do people around you stay safe? Which made me appreciate it more as I look back on it.

When you watch it, it'll have action, suspense, and a little romance. But it's the dichotomy of life situations that did it for me.