Happy almost 4th of July everyone! For Reel Film Nerds Podcast 277 Mike and Matt sit down and chat about the newest musician biopic, Elvis (2022) starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. Not King related topics include In N Out Burger, Money Pit, and Rock and Roll class.

The summer of 2022 is really strong with great films and Elvis (2022) is one of them. The storytelling of this infamous rock star is very different but in a good way. It’s told from the perspective of Elvis’ manager Colonel Tom Parker, the villain of the film. Tom Hanks who plays Parker did an incredible job as always but Austin Butler, wow, just WOW! Butler really brought Elvis to life with his singing, dancing, and off stage mannerisms and coyness. The biggest complaints your hosts had for Elvis (2022) is the length of the film, inaccuracies of Elvis’ life, and parts of his past that could have been elaborated on. Overall Mike and Matt loved the film and recommend you run out and see it in the theaters. Elvis (2022) earns a great rating of 4 out of 5 Reels from both hosts.

For next week’s review Mike decided to stay home and pick a Netflix Original film starring Adam Sandler, Hustle (2022). Thanks for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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Elvis (2022)

Director: Baz Luhrmann

Writers: Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, and Craig Pearce

Stars: Tom Hanks, Austin Butler, Olivia DeJonge, and Helen Thomson

Release Date: June 24, 2022

Storyline from IMDB

From his childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi to his rise to stardom starting in Memphis, Tennessee and his conquering of Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley becomes the first rock ‘n roll star and changes the world with his music.

Watch the Elvis (2022) trailer below.

Welcome everyone to our little movie review podcast. For today’s 276th episode, Mike and Matt backtrack a bit and review a film from April 2022, The Northman starring Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, and Anya Taylor-Joy. Not Viking topics include being a freak, religion (I know they shouldn’t have), and sparkling water.

Let’s just get this out of the way right now, The Northman is not a film for everyone. It is a very well made action period revenge film with beautiful sets, costumes, and cinematography. This is not a bad movie, it just kind of drags on and on at times. There are a handful of visions or dreams sprinkled throughout the film that can be very confusing to the viewer as well. The cast is excellent and they all brought their unique skills to the screen. If you are looking for a well made, well acted, and well shot revenge epic then this film is not to be missed. Matt and Mike agree, awarding The Northman 3.5 out of 5 Reels.     

Next week Matt makes the guys hit the theater to check out Tom Hanks’ latest film Elvis starring Austin Butler, Hanks, and Olivia DeJonge. Thanks for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

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The Northman

Director: Robert Eggers

Writers: Sjón and Robert Eggers

Stars: Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, and Anya Taylor-Joy

Release Date: April 22, 2022

Storyline from IMDB

From visionary director Robert Eggers comes The Northman, an action-filled epic that follows a young Viking prince on his quest to avenge his father’s murder.

Watch The Northman trailer below.

Happy Wednesday fellow movie lovers! For today’s amazing podcast we review a not so amazing film, Jurassic World: Dominion. Non dinosaur related topics include Quake, MySpace, and Rammstein.

Matt and Mike had really high hopes for Jurassic World: Dominion but they were quickly smashed after the first 5 minutes. Is Jurassic World: Dominion a bad film, yes. It is a blockbuster with tons and tons of action but one of the biggest let downs is the story, it’s just awful. One of the main plot points doesn’t even involve dinosaurs, seriously! The original characters were totally not needed in this film except Ian Malcolm of course. They are in the film to drive more viewers to the theater and it worked for opening weekend. Jurassic World: Dominion finished first at the box office. 

We are sorry to say but Mike and Matt both agree Jurassic World: Dominion is not worth your time or money. When it hits a streaming service maybe but Mike is the only one that thinks that. Matt graciously awards the film 2 out of 5 Reels mostly from nostalgia. Mike with the rare higher score gives it 2.5 out of 5 Reels.   

For next week’s incredible podcast the guys stay home and watch a film they missed in the theaters this past spring, The Northman. It’s currently streaming on Peacock. Thanks for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

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Jurassic World: Dominion

Director: Colin Trevorrow

Writers: Emily Carmichael, Colin Trevorrow, Derek Connolly, and Michael Crichton

Stars: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum, and DeWanda Wise

Release Date: June 10, 2022

Storyline from IMDB

Four years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, dinosaurs now live–and hunt–alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history’s most fearsome creatures in a new Era.

Watch the Jurassic World: Dominion trailer below.

Welcome everyone to the month of June! Today Mike and Matt chat about the highly anticipated 36 year sequel Top Gun: Maverick starring Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, and Miles Teller. Not air combat training topics include Mike is sick, Happy 80th Ma Hinshaw, and The Boys Season 3.

Top Gun: Maverick had super high hopes especially being pushed back multiple years thanks to everyone’s new best friend COVID. Mike and Matt are happy to report that it delivered and then some! Top Gun: Maverick is a must see film in the theaters. It is shot incredibly well, has intense action, and a great story. The technical prowess to deliver such incredible real life flying shots is astonishing to say the least. There is also a lovely tribute to Val Kilmer/Iceman. We are not going to spoil anything but we sure do in the podcast. Go see this movie and bring your family and friends, it’s worth it! Matt with a record shattering two perfect ratings in a row gives Top Gun: Maverick 5 out of 5 Reels. Mike, back to his old tricks, drops it down a notch awarding the film 4.5 out of 5 Reels. 

For next week’s podcast Mike and Matt take a break from high flying jets and the movie theaters to review the Amazon Original All the Old Knives starring Chris Pine and Thandiwe Newton. Thanks for listening and reading to the end of our show notes. Chat at you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

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Top Gun: Maverick

Director: Joseph Kosinski

Writers: Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr., and Peter Craig

Stars: Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, and Val Kilmer

Release Date: May 27, 2022

Storyline from IMDB

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him.

Watch the Top Gun: Maverick trailer below.