GentleAir Reviews

  Copyright © Paramount Pictures, Paramount+, Nickelodeon Movies, United Plankton Pictures Title : The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run Director : Tim Hill Based on : Characters by Stephen Hillenburg Release Date : March 4, 2021     The ups and downs of the current SpongeBob movies will determine the franchise's legacy. It is a sure thing that the series is getting milked after the original  SpongeBob SquarePants Movie . Even though we can mostly get bad things from the post-Hillenburg era, we can also get a few good things sometimes, like Plankton: The Movie . The question right now is this: is this movie any good? Today, we will revisit The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run , the third SpongeBob movie that was released on video-on-demand as a premium Paramount+ offering. For a good reason, the movie flopped (domestically in the US and Canada) with a $4.8 million box office gross against a $60 million budget, which is thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic in the past. ...

  Copyright  © Netflix, Netflix Animation, Kuku Studios Title : In Your Dreams Director : Alex Woo   Release Date : November 14, 2025     Netflix is keeping their streak on animated films lately. This year, the genre transformed into a kid-friendly powerhouse for them, thanks to the smashing success of KPop Demon Hunters . So, what if they keep going this time? Today's movie is In Your Dreams , the new original animated film about dreams and nightmares. Like with Back to the Outback , the film gained a limited theatrical release before entering the streaming service after a week. Critics and audiences were positive about its creativity, visuals, and emotional depth. As part of the continued animated film streak, In Your Dreams  is a stellar adventure that should be labelled as a "dream come true." Summary    "Stevie and her little brother Elliot journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the Sandman to grant them the perfe...

  Copyright  © Netflix Title : Frankenstein Director : Guillermo del Toro   Based on :  Frankenstein  by Mary Shelley Release Date : November 7, 2025     Guillermo del Toro is back in the game on Netflix. If a movie is by that one man, then it's a hint that it may be worth checking out. Since he adapted Pinocchio,  which made people universally praise his modern adaptation, we could see no issue in him adapting another tale. Today's movie is Frankenstein , the new Netflix movie based on the iconic, centuries-old tale by Mary Shelley. Using a $120 million budget, its gross is a relatively small $313,461, thanks to its streaming service's limited theatrical release strategy. In contrast, it was broadly praised by critics and audiences for its acting performances, production, and tragic story. With daring performances mixed with an emotionally tragic narrative, Frankenstein  stands out as a sublime monster that can play God. Summary   ...

  Copyright  © Independent Film Company, Shudder, What's Wrong With Your Dog? Title : Good Boy Director : Ben Leonberg Release Date : October 3, 2025     A new horror film switched things around in its typical formula. Instead of a human survivor, this movie tells the story from the pet's POV. Today's movie is called Good Boy , the indie horror movie starring a dog protagonist. Against a budget of only $700,000, it made its own success of $7 million. Critics praised its originality and emotional depth, but audiences either liked or hated its storytelling depth. For its unique take on the supernatural horror genre, Good Boy  is a modern horror movie that lives up to its name. Summary    "A man moves into a new home that has supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities start to threaten him, his brave dog comes to the rescue." - Google Reasons     The good tricks that Good Boy  learned are the unique concept, heartbrea...

  Copyright  ©  Netflix, Netflix Animation, The Roald Dahl Story Company, Jellyfish Pictures Title : The Twits Director : Phil Johnston Based on :  The Twits  by Roald Dahl Release Date : October 17, 2025     Roald Dahl's works have become staple material for kids' movie adaptations. Because Netflix got a humongous success out of KPop Demon Hunters , maybe their animated films that come after it can get some attention as well. Today's movie is The Twits , Netflix's latest animated adaptation of the titular novel. For those who do not know, it is based on a novel about a cruel couple, Mr. and Mrs. Twit, playing tricks on each other, and their caged Muggle-Wumps have to fight back and free themselves from their abuse. Its critics were mixed to positive about its animation and humor, but they panned the creative liberties and predictable formula. However, audiences were more positive to praise the chaotic energy and moral lessons. In spite of being diffe...

  Copyright  ©  Paramount Pictures, Infrared Pictures, Safehouse Pictures, Circle of Confusion Title : Novocaine Director : Dan Berk, Robert Olsen Release Date : March 14, 2025     It's still sad to see that Paramount has been derailing on making animated films, but at least when it comes to making full-on live-action films, they're still doing fine. I was initially not interested in this one, so I tried it out when it came to Amazon Prime. Today's movie is called Novocaine , the action comedy movie starring Jack Quaid and Amber Midthunder. Released in March with a budget of $18 million, the movie made a moderate flop with only $34.2 million from worldwide theaters. Despite the performance, critic and audience reviews were positive for its unique premise, action, and humor. For an out-of-the-box concept in the action comedy subgenre, Novocaine  is a movie that will not guarantee pain, but rather smiles. Summary    "When the girl of his dreams gets...

Copyright  ©  Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, Atomic Monster Title : M3GAN 2.0 Director : Gerard Johnstone   Sequel to : M3GAN (2023) Release Date : June 27, 2025     Look, almost everyone wanted a sequel to this hit horror movie from 2 years ago, but that does not mean it is going to be that good. We were going to be hyped for a sequel only to realize that the reviews convince us to watch it on streaming instead of at theaters. Today's movie is M3GAN 2.0 , the sequel to Blumhouse's robot horror movie, M3GAN . Made with a budget of approximately $15-$25 million, the movie received a box office gross of $39.1 million. Critics were mixed about the shift from horror to action, but audiences praised its hyped mixture of action and campy humor. Thanks to having no horror chip in its code, M3GAN 2.0  is a marketing tactic that slays less than its first model. Summary    "Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue a...