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Cabin 10 and the Toys R Us Hideaway

 Friday: The Smashing Machine (2025)

       This is based on a true story. Mark Kerr is a mixed-martial arts fighter. He rises to fame in 1997. Mark went on a long wining streak. Many of his fights were in Japan. While dealing with pain he became addicted to opioids. This caused his career, and his already toxic relationship with his girlfriend, to suffer. He has to work hard to kick his addiction and get his career back. I thought this movie was alright. Dwayne Johnson is Mark. This is his first dramatic role. He proved he can pull it off. He just needs more practice.

Sunday: Dawn of the Dead (1978)

         As the zombie apocalypse continues to escalate Francine, a TV executive, and her traffic reporter boyfriend escape in a helicopter. They are joined by two SWAT team members. The group takes refuge in a abandoned mall. It has all they need to survive and protect themselves. Even still they have to deal with the zombies and raiders. This movie was ok. It's a B low budget movie. Most of the zombies just have blue skin as a way to show they are zombies. 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thursday: Fireworks (2017)

         Norimichi and his friends argue whether fireworks are round or flat. They plan to figure it out at the upcoming fireworks display. On the same day he finally talks to his crush, Nazuna. She had found a mysterious orb on the shoreline. After their encounter doesn't go how he wants he throws the orb and wishes he had done things differently. All of the sudden he goes back in time and is able to relive the day. He wants the day to be perfect and ends up going back again and again. I thought this movie was alright. 

Friday: Roofman (2025)

        This is based on a true story. It mostly takes place in 2004. Jeffrey struggled to make money after serving in the military. He comes up with the idea to rob McDonalds. Jeffery goes in through the roof, thus getting the nickname Roofman. He robs several before getting caught and sent to prison. Soon he breaks out of prison. Jeffrey ends up hiding in a Toys R Us. Somehow he leads a somewhat normal life. Joining a church and starting a relationship with a woman who works at the Toys R Us. There is only so long he can keep it up. This movie was alright. It's a crazy story.

Saturday: The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025)

        Laura is a journalist who gets invited on a trip to Norway on board yacht owned by a wealthy couple. The wife of the couple is dying of cancer and her last wish is to travel on the yacht to the charity event they are holding. A variety of wealthy people are also invited. Laura encounters a mystery woman in cabin 10 on the first night. Later that night she hears a struggle and sees a woman thrown overboard. She believes it is the mystery woman. No one believes her. Especially because there was no one staying in cabin 10. Laura is convinced and tries to figure out what happened.  With little proof she starts to question her own sanity. I thought this movie was alright. A "whodunnit' is always entertaining. 

Sunday: Adventures in Public School (2017)

         A socially awkward teen, Liam, is home schooled by his equally socially awkward mom. He is close to graduating and just has to take one exam to graduate. He takes it at the local high school. While there is sees a beautiful girl. Liam intentionally fails the exam. He wants to go to the school so he has a chance to speak to the girl. His mother agrees to a one week trial. There is no room at the school. Luckily a student is out sick, so he takes her place. Liam struggles to fit in and talk to the girl. He learns he has missed out on a lot. And slowly becomes more independent and confident. This movie was alright.    

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