By Janet Grant
The newest household journey, Alexander and the Horrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Unhealthy Street Journey, takes the beloved 2014 movie’s unfortunate appeal and elevates it to new heights. This time, the Garcia household swaps their suburban misadventures for a cursed highway journey to Mexico Metropolis—and the result’s a wild, albeit uneven, trip.
Alexander Garcia believes he’s cursed by dangerous luck. So, when his journey author Mother (performed by Eva Longoria) plans a luxurious RV trip to Mexico Metropolis, he braces for catastrophe. And, oh boy, does he get it. From engine failures to weird mishaps, the journey spirals uncontrolled till the household discovers an historical idol wreaking supernatural havoc. Now, they need to band collectively to interrupt the curse earlier than their trip—and probably their lives—are ruined eternally.
The cursed artifact twist provides a enjoyable supernatural layer, and the household’s escalating misfortunes ship strong slapstick laughs. The solid has nice chemistry, particularly between Alexander and his sister, who come collectively to struggle the curse. The sights alongside the way in which present vibrant backdrops for his or her misadventures.
Whereas the premise is entertaining, the script typically struggles to steadiness heartfelt household moments with an excessive amount of over-the-top. Generally, the jokes land flat. The curse’s mythology feels underdeveloped and predictable. Nonetheless, the movie’s quick tempo and appeal hold it from fully derailing its momentum.
“Alexander and the Horrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Unhealthy Street Journey” shouldn’t be a flawless journey, however a enjoyable, family-friendly escape with sufficient laughs and coronary heart to make it worthwhile. Are you on the lookout for a lighthearted journey with a contact of supernatural silliness? This movie delivers, however maybe keep away from watching it proper earlier than your personal highway journey.
Followers of the unique books and movies, in addition to anybody who has ever felt cursed whereas on trip.
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