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The Long Walk

By: Paige Sanders

The Long Walk. This movie was released in theaters on September 12th, 2025. This was an adaptation of the novel, which was written by Steven King. King is famous for his disturbingly hooking pieces of literature that have ruled over the horror genre. Then, his novels took over the film world, converting many works into some of the most well-known movies, such as Carrie and It. So it was not a surprise to me when I heard The Long Walk was in the works. The director, Francis Lawrence, gave his own flair to the movie with Steven King behind him, changing some things from the original book for more accuracy. Working together helped the movie overall become so successful. So, without further ado, let’s get into a full analysis of The Long Walk. 

I walked into the theater with really high expectations for this movie since the trailer was done exceptionally well. I have to say that this movie exceeded my expectations. All great movies need a great trailer; however, a great trailer is hard to make. You have to give subtle suspense throughout it, not revealing too much, but also not leaving the audience confused. Every detail matters, from the sounds to the sequence of the clips. Overall, this trailer has been one of the most well-done ones I have seen. Then we got to the box office. The story is set in an authoritarian society where the military is in charge. Every year, a voluntary contest is hosted where you walk until you are the last one left. People are encouraged to volunteer for this due to the state that America is currently in, making it a yearly occurrence. We follow the main character, Raymond Garraty, on his journey in The Long Walk. The movie explores the themes of brotherhood and human perseverance. We see Garraty and his comrades fall into a pit of insanity as they watch the suffering around them. They cannot stop walking, and if they fall below the speed of 3 miles per hour, they receive their first of three warnings. Walking, walking, warning, walking. The cycle they are forced to endure. Reality is hit with every shot. Garraty watches his friends slowly turn to death, giving up. The movie’s pacing allows a viewer to follow along easily, with the cinematography done extraordinarily well. The movie ends with the last one standing, but I won’t spoil that for you. This is the most emotional movie I have ever seen; the characters were developed so well that you felt like you knew them, leaving you with a pit in your stomach when the third warning sounded. The ending was amazing, emphasizing the final words. Overall, this movie was a ten out of ten. I am excited to see more Steven King novel adaptations in the future.

Jurassic Park Review

By: Wyatt Meyers

o one has ever made a better blockbuster than Jurassic Park, which was directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1993. It changed the film industry with the combination of suspense, adventure, and ground-breaking special effects, making it the greatest blockbuster of all time.

First of all, the story is both thrilling and scary. In the film, John Hammond, a MultiBillionaire, builds a theme park with actual dinosaurs. Before releasing it to the world, he asks his grandchildren and a group of professionals to look at it. Everything appears to be OK at first, but then the dinosaurs escape as the power goes out. All of a sudden, the park becomes a nightmare where people must fight to survive. From beginning to end, the film keeps you on the edge of your seat.

The special effects in Jurassic Park are a big factor in the film’s quality. The dinosaurs were brought to life in the movie using a mix of CGI and animatronics, and they still have a realistic appearance today. In 1993, this was amazing. The effects in the majority of those films are out of date, but Jurassic Park is still good. One of the most well-known scenes in film history is the one in which the dinosaur, T. rex, escapes its cage.

The film is also excellent because of its characters. Each of the three doctors—Drs. Grant, Sattler, and Malcolm—have a unique personality, and their responses to the dinosaurs seem genuine. Instead of being annoying like in some movies, even the children, Lex and Tim, add to the plot. Of course, there is John Hammond, whose dream goes very badly. Every character contributes something significant to the story.

And last, the soundtrack to Jurassic Park is amazing. John Williams’ songs are amazing. The primary theme lends the film a sense of adventure. You most likely still recognize the soundtrack even if you haven’t seen the film in a long time.

Jurassic Park is the ultimate blockbuster because of its excellent music, unforgettable characters, spectacular effects, and thrilling story. It remains one of the greatest pictures ever made and established the benchmark for action movies.

21 Jump Street Review

By Owen Meyers

When it comes to movies that always make me laugh, 21 Jump Street has to be one of the best. It’s absolutely hilarious, and the way it mixes ridiculous humor with a smart script is just perfect. Honestly, it’s one of those movies I can watch a hundred times and still crack up like it’s the first time.

The comedy in 21 Jump Street is next-level. Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum are an amazing duo, and their dynamic as Schmidt and Jenko is so ridiculous but somehow feels totally natural. Schmidt is the awkward nerd trying to act cool, and Jenko is the dumb jock who’s suddenly not on top anymore. Watching them try to survive undercover in high school—and fail miserably most of the time—is hilarious. Their attempts to fit in, deal with teen cliques, and balance their own insecurities are just endlessly funny.

What makes the movie even better is how self-aware it is. It doesn’t just rely on cheap jokes—it’s clever about how it plays with high school and action-comedy clichés. Like when Schmidt ends up being popular for being sensitive and eco-friendly, while Jenko struggles to find his place in the nerd crowd—it’s a brilliant twist on typical high school dynamics. Ice Cube as Captain Dickson is another highlight; he’s always yelling and roasting them, and it’s impossible not to laugh every time he’s on screen.

The script itself is one of the reasons 21 Jump Street works so well. The humor feels effortless, and the crazy situations the characters get into—like their drug trip scenes or the chaotic prom finale—are so well-written that they stay funny no matter how many times you watch. It’s not just dumb comedy; it’s smart in the way it handles its ridiculousness.

Overall, 21 Jump Street is just a great time. It’s hilarious, sharp, and doesn’t take itself too seriously. If you’re into movies that make you laugh out loud and leave you quoting lines for days, this one’s a must-watch. There is also a second one that people say is just as good as the first one. The second one is a similar style movie with the same actors but instead of them going undercover in high school they go to college. In my opinion you can’t beat 21 Jump Street but 22 Jump Street comes real close. 

Ranking Older Kid’s Movies

By: Lucy Buxton

Top Five Best “Older” Children’s Movies

Instead of ranking my “top songs”, I will be rating my top five best “older” children’s movies. Again, In no specific order, along with some fun facts about each film.

On June twenty-second of nineteen fifty-five, Disney released an absolute masterpiece, “Lady and the Tramp”. The main characters are Lady, a “high class’ Cocker Spaniel and Jock, a rough Scottish Terrier. The main action in this movie is when Lady’s owner has a baby and the attention quickly shifts from Lady to the new baby. Lady ends up lost on the street and finds Jock and they learn from each other’s different perspectives. I’m not quite sure why I’m so drawn to this film. It is light hearted but also has a deeper meaning, as most animated children’s movies do. I happen to also have a Cocker Spaniel so maybe that is why I’m a little biased. One fun fact about this animation is that Lady was actually a real dog owned by a Disney writer, Joe Grant.

About Thirty years after “Lady and the Tramp”, another magical film was released, “Fox and the Hound”. This is a movie that a lot of people know pretty well. The movie starts off when Tod (The Fox) mother is killed. He is taken in by Widow Tweed, who has a neighbor that owns a hound dog around the same as Tod, Copper. The story honestly had a pretty sad ending but I found it highly entertaining as a kid. A fun fact about “Fox and the Hound” that you probably don’t know is, The bear’s snarl is the same snarl used for Shere Khan in the “Jungle Book”.

Only about six years after “Lady and the Tramp”, another movie that really made viewers fall in love with dogs was, “One Hundred and One Dalmatians”. It is about a litter of Dalmations that are being abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil. The owners and parents of the puppies are in a hurry to find the precious puppies before she makes them into some sort of fashion statement. I love this film because it is based in Paris so it seems magical and romantic but the story is actually the complete opposite. One fun fact about this film is, There are more than six million spots on this movie.

An all time favorite but sometimes forgotten film, Dumbo. This movie is about an elephant with huge ears. The moral of this story is very important for children to learn and this is we should not discourage anyone just because of the ways he or she looks on the outside. A fun fact about this movie is Dumbo originally had a sidekick which was a mouse.

Last but certainly not least, “Aristocats”. This film was released in nineteen seventeen and was created by Walt Disney. This movie, In my opinion, is very similar to “One Hundred and One Dalmatians”. Both movies are set in Paris, France and Both female characters Perdita, the Dalmation and Dutchess, the cat are both owned by very prim and proper people. Both “high class” pets, along with their owners end up falling in love with the “more rough around the edges” owners and their pets. A fun fact about “Aristocats” is it is inspired by the true story of a Parisian family of cats, who inherited a fabulous fortune.