R Rating Movie Reviews

Ep 60 - Avatar (2009)

James Cameron changed cinema forever. In this episode of R Rating, we dive into Avatar, the groundbreaking sci-fi epic that became one of the biggest movies of all time and redefined visual storytelling on the big screen. Set on the alien world of Pandora, Avatar follows Jake Sully, a former Marine who enters the world of the Na’vi through an advanced avatar program. But as he grows closer to the planet and its people, he’s forced to choose between the corporate mission he was sent on and the world he’s come to love. With revolutionary visual effects, immersive world-building, and massive action sequences, Avatar delivered an experience audiences had never seen before. But beyond the visuals, does the story and emotional core still hold up today? Join the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results [https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results] Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYg6U_AaGTIk2fIhJ438xg [https://www.youtube.com/@DeadChannel82-h3c] Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow [https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow] https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow [https://www.youtube.com/@DeadChannel82-h3c] Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven [https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven] https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven [https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven] Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent [https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=cleaningagent] https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent [https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent]

Ep 59 - It Chapter Two (2019)

27 years later… Pennywise returns. In this episode of R Rating, we dive into IT Chapter Two, the ambitious conclusion to Stephen King’s terrifying story that reunites the Losers’ Club for one final battle against the evil lurking beneath Derry. Now adults, the members of the Losers’ Club are forced to return home after mysterious deaths signal Pennywise’s return. As old fears resurface and buried trauma comes back to haunt them, they must confront both the monster—and the memories they tried to leave behind. With a massive cast including James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, Bill Hader, and Bill Skarsgård returning as Pennywise, IT Chapter Two aims to balance horror, emotion, and an epic finale. But does it live up to the success of IT Chapter One? Join the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results [https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results] Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYg6U_AaGTIk2fIhJ438xg [https://www.youtube.com/@DeadChannel82-h3c] Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow [https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow] https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow [https://www.youtube.com/@DeadChannel82-h3c] Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven [https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven] https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven [https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven] Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent [https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=cleaningagent] https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent [https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent]

Ep 58 - Moon (2009)

What if you discovered the truth… and it changed everything? In this episode of R Rating, we dive into Moon, the thought-provoking sci-fi drama that blends isolation, mystery, and psychological tension into one of the most underrated science fiction films of the 2000s. Starring Sam Rockwell in a career-defining performance, Moon follows Sam Bell, a lone worker nearing the end of his three-year assignment on a lunar mining station. But when strange events begin to unfold, he uncovers a shocking truth that forces him to question his identity, his mission, and the corporation he works for. Directed by Duncan Jones, Moon delivers emotional storytelling, atmospheric sci-fi, and big ideas without relying on massive action or visual spectacle. Join the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results [https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results] Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYg6U_AaGTIk2fIhJ438xg [https://www.youtube.com/@DeadChannel82-h3c] Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow [https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow] https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow [https://www.youtube.com/@DeadChannel82-h3c] Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven [https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven] https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven [https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven] Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent [https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=cleaningagent] https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent [https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent]

Ep 57 - IT Chapter One (2017)

We all float down here… In this episode of R Rating, we dive into IT Chapter One, the terrifying and emotional horror hit that brought Stephen King’s iconic nightmare back to the big screen. Set in the small town of Derry, Maine, the film follows the Losers’ Club—a group of outcast kids forced to confront an ancient evil that takes the form of Pennywise the Dancing Clown. Blending coming-of-age storytelling with genuinely disturbing horror, IT Chapter One became one of the biggest and most talked-about horror movies of the decade. In this review, we break down the scares, performances, themes, and why this adaptation connected with both horror fans and general audiences alike. Join the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results [https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results] Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYg6U_AaGTIk2fIhJ438xg [https://www.youtube.com/@DeadChannel82-h3c] Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow [https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow] https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow [https://www.youtube.com/@DeadChannel82-h3c] Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven [https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven] https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven [https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven] Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent [https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=cleaningagent] https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent [https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent]

Ep 56 - The Conjuring - Last Rites

The Warrens return for one final terrifying case. In this episode of R Rating, we dive into The Conjuring: Last Rites, the latest chapter in one of the biggest modern horror franchises—and possibly the emotional conclusion to Ed and Lorraine Warren’s story. After years of demonic encounters, hauntings, and supernatural investigations, Last Rites raises the stakes with a darker, more intense case that pushes the Warrens to their limits. But does this film deliver the chilling atmosphere and terrifying scares that made the original Conjuring movies horror classics? In this review, we break down the scares, story, performances, and how this installment compares to the rest of the Conjuring universe. Join the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results [https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results] Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYg6U_AaGTIk2fIhJ438xg [https://www.youtube.com/@DeadChannel82-h3c] Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow [https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow] https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow [https://www.youtube.com/@DeadChannel82-h3c] Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven [https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven] https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven [https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven] Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent [https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=cleaningagent] https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent [https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent]