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Each week on R Rating Brian, Dan and Will take a look at a movie franchise, break it down by movie, give it an overall score, and throw it on the board to see where that Franchise belongs compared to other movie Franchises

  1. R Rating Ep26 - Anchorman 2 The Legend Continues (2013)

    4H AGO

    R Rating Ep26 - Anchorman 2 The Legend Continues (2013)

    Nearly a decade after the original, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues brought Ron Burgundy and the Channel 4 News Team back for an even bigger, louder, and more chaotic sequel. But does more absurdity equal more laughs? In this R Rating movie review, I break down Anchorman 2 with an honest look at Will Ferrell’s return as Ron Burgundy, the escalation of the news satire, the over-the-top cameos, and whether the sequel understands what made the first film work. We’ll talk about Adam McKay’s direction, the commentary on 24-hour news culture, the expanded fight scene insanity, and whether this follow-up builds on the original—or stretches the joke too thin. Is Anchorman 2 an underrated comedy sequel… or proof that lightning doesn’t strike twice? If you’re a fan of Will Ferrell comedies, 2000s and 2010s humor, or movie reviews that revisit sequels with fresh eyes, this one’s for you. Subscribe to R Rating for more movie reviews, comedy breakdowns, and brutally honest takes on classic and modern films. 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 Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@MongoolisMovieShow Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent Chapters (00:00:00) - Ron Burgundy in 'New York'(00:00:35) - Anchorman 2 Review(00:04:51) - I Hated Anchorman 2 ((00:07:10) - Anchorman 2(00:08:50) - Will Ferrell on 'Ant Man 2'(00:10:16) - Anchorman 2 vs. The First One(00:11:22) - Will Ferrell In Anchorman 2(00:14:03) - In the Elevator With Hannibal(00:15:19) - Jim Carrey in The Thick of It(00:18:49) - The Problem With Anchorman 2(00:20:19) - The Simpsons: On The Winnebago(00:24:18) - The Movie's Soundtrack(00:25:16) - Coming Soon: The Comedy Review(00:27:01) - Minotaur in The News Gang Fight(00:28:02) - Paul Rudd On The Top of the World(00:31:37) - Steve Carell Can't Remember The Movie(00:34:10) - Jim Carrey's Canadian Accent(00:36:05) - Anchorman 2(00:40:32) - Anchorman 2(00:44:00) - Anchorman 2

    45 min
  2. R Rating Ep25 - Anchorman (2004)

    3D AGO

    R Rating Ep25 - Anchorman (2004)

    Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is one of the most quotable comedies of the 2000s, launching endless memes, iconic one-liners, and the legend of Ron Burgundy himself. But beyond the absurdity and improv chaos… does it still hold up? In this R Rating movie review, I break down Anchorman with an honest look at Will Ferrell’s performance, Adam McKay’s loose, improvisational style, the stacked supporting cast, and how the film balances ridiculous humor with sharp satire about media and masculinity. We’ll talk about the news team dynamic, the absurd fight scene, Christina Applegate’s role, and whether the comedy lands as hard today as it did in 2004. Is Anchorman a modern comedy classic—or a product of its time? If you’re a fan of 2000s comedies, Will Ferrell movies, or movie reviews that dig into why a comedy works (or doesn’t), this one’s for you. Subscribe to R Rating for more movie reviews, comedy breakdowns, and brutally honest takes on classic films. 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 Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@MongoolisMovieShow Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent Chapters (00:00:00) - Anchorman(00:00:32) - Anchorman: The First Time Reading Review(00:05:47) - Will Ferrell in 2025: Just Dumb Again(00:08:48) - Steve Carell In The Pants(00:11:22) - Ideal for Ron Burgundy(00:15:54) - Anchorman Is A Comedy(00:19:25) - Ron Burgundy on The Invisibility(00:22:05) - Anchorman: The Movie Review(00:26:18) - Steve Can't Remember If He's Seen Anchorman 2(00:26:47) - Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie(00:27:52) - Short Form Improvation(00:33:37) - Ron Burgundy On The Special Effects(00:37:17) - The Bad Guy(00:38:53) - Will Ferrell In 'Canadian Alert'(00:41:23) - Fast and Furious 2(00:42:29) - No Passing Grade For 2004's ''(00:46:43) - Will Ferrell's '(00:49:05) - Anchorman 2

    50 min
  3. R Rating Ep24 - Jurassic Park 3 (2001)

    5D AGO

    R Rating Ep24 - Jurassic Park 3 (2001)

    Jurassic Park III ditches the epic scope and philosophical weight of the first two films for a lean, fast-paced survival thriller. No theme park. No corporate conspiracy. Just humans stuck on an island with dinosaurs again. But does stripping it down make it better—or expose how thin the formula really is? In this R Rating movie review, I break down Jurassic Park III with an honest look at its shorter runtime, relentless pacing, the introduction of the Spinosaurus, and Sam Neill’s return as Dr. Alan Grant. We’ll talk about the tonal shift, practical effects vs CGI, the infamous “talking raptor” moment, and whether this sequel deserves its mixed reputation. Is Jurassic Park III an underrated creature feature… or the moment the franchise officially ran out of ideas? If you’re a fan of Jurassic Park movies, early 2000s blockbusters, or movie reviews that separate nostalgia from reality, this one’s for you. Subscribe to R Rating for more movie reviews, franchise breakdowns, and brutally honest takes on cinema. 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 Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@MongoolisMovieShow Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent Chapters (00:00:00) - Jurassic Park 3, 2001(00:00:39) - Jurassic Park: The Rescue Party(00:03:01) - Jurassic Park 3 Movie Review(00:07:53) - Jurassic Park Ending(00:11:59) - The Making of The Dark World(00:15:42) - The Bad Boy(00:19:17) - The Lost World: Character Analysis(00:22:20) - Alien: The Returned(00:26:38) - The Military in A Dinosaur Movie(00:28:04) - Jurassic World: The New Raptor(00:31:55) - Jurassic Park: Rebirth Review(00:32:54) - Jurassic World Special Effects Review(00:36:35) - Jurassic Park 3: A Bad Movie Review(00:38:57) - Jurassic World: A Disaster(00:41:04) - Prometheus Movie Review(00:42:20) - Jurassic World Movie Review(00:44:08) - Jurassic Park: Review(00:46:54) - Jurassic World: A Review(00:50:56) - Jurassic Park 3

    52 min
  4. R Rating Ep23 - Jurassic Park - The Lost World (1997)

    FEB 23

    R Rating Ep23 - Jurassic Park - The Lost World (1997)

    Steven Spielberg returned to Isla Sorna with The Lost World: Jurassic Park, a darker, meaner sequel that trades wonder for chaos. Bigger dinosaurs, bigger set pieces, and a much grimmer tone—but does it capture the magic of the original Jurassic Park? In this R Rating movie review, I break down The Lost World with an honest look at its story, characters, pacing, and unforgettable action sequences. We’ll talk about Jeff Goldblum stepping into the lead role, Spielberg’s shift toward survival horror, the controversial third act in San Diego, and whether this sequel expands the franchise—or exposes its limits. Is The Lost World an underrated follow-up with bold ideas… or the moment the Jurassic series lost its balance? If you’re a fan of Jurassic Park movies, 90s blockbusters, or in-depth movie reviews that separate nostalgia from execution, this one’s for you. Subscribe to R Rating for more movie reviews, franchise deep dives, and brutally honest takes on classic films. 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 Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@MongoolisMovieShow Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent Chapters (00:00:00) - Igen vs Ian Malcolm In The Dark(00:00:42) - "The Dark Knight" Gets A 100(00:01:25) - Jurassic Park: The Movie Review(00:02:49) - Jurassic World: The Movie Review(00:04:06) - Jurassic Park Review(00:06:40) - T. Rex: Simply Plausible(00:09:05) - Richard Donner in The Dark(00:11:06) - Roasting "Dinosaurs"(00:11:36) - Jeff Goldblum in Jurassic Park 2(00:14:21) - The Island Of The Tyrannosaurus(00:15:11) - How Did the Tyrannosaurus Rex Get Into the Steering Board(00:17:25) - Steven Spielberg On The Making of The Dark Knight(00:20:05) - The 'Dinosaur Hunter'(00:22:17) - Toy Hauler Door Fall Off(00:23:29) - Jurassic Park: The Lost World Music(00:24:33) - Jurassic Park 2 Review(00:27:37) - The CGI in 'The Dark Knight'(00:28:17) - Dinosaurs: The Movie Review(00:29:13) - Darker Than The First One(00:32:29) - Jurassic Park 2: A Rewatch(00:34:54) - The Dark Knight(00:35:09) - The Dark World: A 64 Out Of 100(00:38:21) - The End of The Discovery(00:39:14) - Jurassic Park: The Movie Review(00:41:15) - vs. The Dino Movie(00:42:48) - Jurassic Park 2 Review

    44 min
  5. R Rating Ep22 - Jurassic Park (1993)

    FEB 9

    R Rating Ep22 - Jurassic Park (1993)

    Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park remains one of the most influential blockbusters ever made, blending groundbreaking visual effects with suspense, wonder, and unforgettable moments. Decades later, the question isn’t just how it looks—but why it still works. In this R Rating movie review, I break down Jurassic Park (1993) with an honest look at its storytelling, pacing, practical effects, and use of CGI that still puts modern films to shame. We’ll talk about Spielberg’s direction, John Williams’ iconic score, the film’s themes of control versus chaos, and how Jurassic Park balances awe and terror better than almost any blockbuster. Is Jurassic Park the perfect summer movie? And why has no sequel ever truly matched its magic? If you’re a fan of classic movies, sci-fi adventure, or thoughtful movie reviews that go deeper than nostalgia, this one’s for you. Subscribe to R Rating for more movie reviews, franchise deep dives, and honest takes on cinema history. 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 Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@MongoolisMovieShow Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent Chapters (00:00:00) - Will Smith On The Jurassic Park Movie(00:00:47) - Dinosaur Movie Review... 100(00:02:20) - Brian Farrell on Putting 100 Stars on His Films(00:03:38) - The Dark Knight(00:04:24) - The Lysine Effect In Jurassic Park 2(00:07:06) - Dinosaurs Movie Review(00:09:33) - John Hammond In The Good Dinosaur(00:13:22) - T. Rex Peddock Explained(00:17:22) - T. Rex: A Perfect Score?(00:20:21) - Dinosaurs Movie Review(00:23:49) - John Hammond's Decision To Open Dinosaur Park(00:26:33) - The Making Of The Jurassic Park Movie(00:29:01) - Dr. Grant in The Book of Life(00:31:06) - The Problem With Miscloned Dinosaurs(00:32:12) - Dinosaur Theme Park(00:36:26) - The Film Review(00:38:15) - Jurassic Park Review(00:41:38) - The Dinosaur Movie Review(00:42:48) - Jeff Goldblum on 'The Theory'(00:47:26) - "I liked his character"(00:47:50) - Janet Jackson on Jurassic Park 2(00:51:54) - Dr. Grant and Ellie in The Dark Age(00:54:18) - The Science Guys(00:55:53) - The Film Review(00:56:14) - Dinosaurs(00:58:05) - Will Smith on 'The Dark Knight'(00:58:57) - The Best Dinosaur Movie Ever(01:04:35) - Jurassic Park 2 Comment(01:06:23) - Jurassic Park

    1h 8m
  6. R Rating Ep21 - Mad Max Furiosa (2024)

    FEB 5

    R Rating Ep21 - Mad Max Furiosa (2024)

    George Miller returns to the wasteland with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, a brutal, kinetic prequel that tells the origin of one of modern cinema’s most iconic characters. Trading Max for Furiosa, this film dives deep into survival, power, and vengeance—but does it live up to the insanity of Mad Max: Fury Road? In this R Rating movie review, I break down Furiosa with an honest look at its storytelling, action design, world-building, and performances. We’ll talk about Anya Taylor-Joy stepping into the role of Furiosa, Chris Hemsworth’s villainous turn, George Miller’s visual language, and how this film expands the Mad Max universe while standing on its own. Is Furiosa a worthy companion piece to Fury Road—or an unnecessary deep dive into backstory? Let’s talk about it. If you’re a fan of Mad Max movies, post-apocalyptic action, or director-driven blockbuster filmmaking, this one’s for you. Subscribe to R Rating for more movie reviews, franchise deep dives, and no-BS takes on modern cinema. 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 Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@MongoolisMovieShow Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent Chapters (00:00:01) - Will: Mad Max was the very first episode we ever did on rating(00:02:55) - Two and A Half(00:04:17) - Furiosa Movie Review(00:10:08) - Mad Max: From Music to Film(00:11:15) - Tom Hardy on Mad Max: The Dark Knight(00:16:14) - Dementia in 'The Walking Dead'(00:17:21) - Chris Hemsworth in(00:20:59) - Mad Max: The End Explained(00:26:31) - Mad Max: The Fall of the Tank(00:28:56) - The Other Things I Think I Learned From 'The Descent'(00:30:28) - George Miller on Mad Max: The Wasteland Sequel(00:32:41) - Mad Max: Escape From The Dark(00:35:26) - Black Box Review(00:39:43) - Fury Road: Ending Explained(00:43:56) - Fury Road Ending Explained(00:48:48) - "Can I Go First?"(00:49:10) - Mad Max: Fury Road(00:51:22) - Mad Max: Into(00:52:44) - Revenge Movie Review(00:54:21) - The Good Guy(00:54:46) - Mad Max vs The Predator(00:57:56) - Mad Max: Furiosa Review

    59 min
  7. R Rating Ep20 - Gremlins 1 & 2

    FEB 3

    R Rating Ep20 - Gremlins 1 & 2

    Gremlins and Gremlins 2: The New Batch are two wildly different takes on the same idea—one a dark Christmas horror-comedy, the other a full-blown cartoon satire. Together, they form one of the strangest and most fascinating duologies in movie history. In this R Rating movie review, I break down Gremlins (1984) and Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), comparing tone, humor, chaos, and intent. We’ll talk about Joe Dante’s direction, the blend of horror and comedy, practical creature effects, studio satire, and how Gremlins 2 deliberately dismantles everything the first film built. Is Gremlins still a perfect subversive Christmas classic? And is Gremlins 2 a misunderstood masterpiece—or complete insanity? If you’re a fan of 80s movies, horror comedies, or movie reviews that celebrate weird, ambitious filmmaking, this one’s for you. Subscribe to R Rating for more movie reviews, cult classics, and deep dives into film history. 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 Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@MongoolisMovieShow Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent Chapters (00:00:00) - Gremlins: From Start to Finish(00:00:50) - Gremlins 2 and 3 Review(00:02:10) - Will Will Explain The Twilight Zone Connection To Gremlins(00:05:33) - Steve Spielberg on The Dark Knight(00:06:48) - Gremlins 2 Gets Rated PG-13(00:09:25) - Gremlins 2: Scary vs. 1(00:13:55) - The Gremlins: The Sequel(00:15:08) - The Gremlins 2: Starting To Fail(00:19:00) - The Inventor's Dad(00:22:23) - Inventing A Dog For His Son(00:26:14) - Is "Christmas Movie" A Christmas Movie?(00:27:07) - Is Gremlins 2 A Christmas Movie?(00:29:27) - Mogwe Is A Christmas Movie(00:32:06) - The Gremlins Movie Review(00:35:45) - Main Character Duped By Devious Mogwai In Grem(00:36:42) - Howie Mandel In The Gremlins Of The Mogw(00:38:12) - The Canadian in Gremlins 2(00:39:54) - Gremlins 2: The Metamorphosis(00:43:16) - milo on The Moggwai 2(00:48:09) - "Oh, That's Too Funny!"(00:48:27) - Gremlins 2: Sound Effects(00:50:33) - The Alien: From Christmas To Birth(00:51:43) - John Glover in The Good Guy(00:53:31) - Gremlins 2 Movie Review(00:57:05) - Gremlins: The Movie Review(00:59:50) - Gremlins 2 Movie Review(01:01:48) - Gremlins 2 Review(01:07:24) - Overall Score(01:08:47) - Gremlins 1 & 2 Review

    1h 9m
  8. R Rating Ep19 - Home Alone 1 & 2

    JAN 29

    R Rating Ep19 - Home Alone 1 & 2

    Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York are Christmas classics that defined a generation. From Kevin McCallister’s legendary traps to the Wet Bandits’ cartoon-level pain, these films became holiday staples—but do they still hold up as movies, not just nostalgia? In this R Rating movie review, I break down both Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2 (1992), comparing their stories, comedy, emotional beats, and escalating chaos. We’ll talk about Macaulay Culkin’s iconic performance, John Hughes’ heartfelt storytelling, the evolution of the traps, and whether the sequel improves on the original or simply repeats it on a bigger scale. Is Home Alone still the ultimate Christmas movie? And does Home Alone 2 justify its existence—or is it just a remix with a bigger budget? If you love Christmas movies, 90s films, or honest movie reviews that separate nostalgia from quality, this one’s for you. Subscribe to R Rating for more holiday reviews, movie deep dives, and brutally honest takes on classic films. 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 Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@MongoolisMovieShow Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent Chapters (00:00:00) - Home Alone 2(00:00:45) - Brian, Will On The Home Alone Movies(00:02:13) - Brian Farrell on the Home Alone Franchise(00:03:40) - Home Alone 2 And 3 Are Christmas Classics(00:06:07) - Macaulay Culkin in 'The Good Guy'(00:09:24) - Macaulay Culkin on '(00:10:53) - Macaulay Culkin on Home Alone 2(00:12:24) - Macaulay Culkin in(00:14:27) - 2021: The Family In The Movie(00:19:38) - The Lego Taco Boy(00:21:48) - Alien 2: A Sequel Review(00:24:08) - Daniel Stern's Physical Comedy in(00:27:54) - Catherine O' Hara and John Candy(00:30:26) - John Williams' Music in 'The Phantom'(00:31:41) - The Sound Design In Home Alone 2(00:36:37) - The Kevin vs. His Family Sequel(00:41:23) - Home Alone 2 vs. Christmas(00:43:15) - Home Alone 2(00:45:15) - Home Alone 2 REVIEW(00:48:41) - Home Alone 2 Review(00:50:40) - Brian on Home Alone vs Aliens(00:52:08) - Home Alone 3-review

    53 min
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Each week on R Rating Brian, Dan and Will take a look at a movie franchise, break it down by movie, give it an overall score, and throw it on the board to see where that Franchise belongs compared to other movie Franchises

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    Dan Tyler
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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