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"The Trap" (2019) is a semi-professionally produced comedy about an family owned restaurant based in Atlanta being run into the ground by Dutch, played by Mike Epps, through his immature neglect, only to be saved by Sonny, an up and coming cook in the Big Easy, played by rapper T.I.. Through Dutch's bad decision, a new recipe is created for the fried chicken that ultimately could get the eatery shut down and everyone arrested. The film reminds me of some of the less than bright people I grew up with providing a slight level of nostalgia. On the other hand, aside from the strong tie into family struggles and lessons, this film was a little rough. This film had many holes and more technical issues than I wish to count.

Some of the acting is pretty accurate for the personas that portrayed them, but it may have led to the storyline dragging a bit too much. The film filled the "standard" 90 minutes but could have easily been cut down to help move the film along, but this isn't my biggest issue with the film. The sound syncing has points where is extremely off and blatantly takes me out of the story. There are also visual issues where, like in the hospital, the camera operator can be seen. I originally had hi hopes for this film thanks to some names in the comedy and hip- hop world, but I was let down. Overall, this film isn't that good because the quality is a major misfire, but I still enjoyed it.

"Isn't It Romantic" (2019) is a professionally produced romantic comedy about Natalie, played by Rebel Wilson, who doesn't believe in the concept of romantic comedies and the possibilities of them occurring during real life. Being that I also believe it is hard to duplicate anything in a romantic comedy, I had extremely high hopes for this film. There are definitely moments of giggles, but none of the side-splitting laughter common with performances from Rebel. I liked the film, but ultimately, I am a little disappointed. It is a good film that had the potential to be great.

The acting in this film, is simply okay. I believe this film required a lot of over-acting to convincing make fun of romantic comedies, but I think that may be my personal issue. I am familiar with the works of several of the actors in this film and I know that it could have been so much better. Blake, played by Liam Hemsworth, could have been just a little less "dreamy" to sell his character a bit better. Considering he played such a large role in the film; I think he may have been the reason I was taken out of the film. Rebel carries the film and is none for her over-acting, so it works quite effectively. Overall, if you can avoid uncommon and distracting acting from a familiar face, this film is decent and enjoyable for a single viewing.

"Glass" (2019) is a professionally produced Sci-Fi drama that continues the story of Kevin Wendell Crumb, played by James McAvoy, of "Split" (2016) and David Dunn, played by Bruce Willis, of "Unbreakable" (2000) leading up to and their capture and placement into the Raven Hill Memorial Psychiatric Hospital where Elijah Price, known as Mr. Glass, played by Samuel L. Jackson, has been captive for almost two decades. Throughout their stay within the medical facility and the major condition for their release, Dr. Ellie Staple, played by Sarah Paulsen, is charged with convincing them that they do not possess any special "powers" which they have to accept or undergo medical procedure. I can honestly say that I was truly looking forward to this film, having seen both "Unbreakable" and "Split," but feel that the story was mostly a misfire. In true M. Night Shyamalan style, I enjoyed the twists, even if a few were forecast, but it felt forced. I liked the film, but do not love it as I do the previous two.

The acting in this film is more hit than miss, but I must tip my hat once again to James McAvoy. His portrayal of characters that he had to switch through seamlessly is just uncanny, especially with the additional characters. I can appreciate the blandness of the medical facility, but I truly believe something was missing. It may have been the storytelling being overly repetitive between trying to reestablish the connection of the previous films to this one or the lack of true visual push, but I really feel this film could have been better. I would have focused more on the current story and less on the reconnect because majority of the viewers of this film have seen one or both previous. Overall, it's a decent film that I would, with precaution, recommend to anyone who haven't seen the previous films.