‘The Hill’ On Netflix – Dub’s Review
Yesterday, I watched The Hill on Netflix. I’d been wanting to check out this movie for a while. It was filmed right here in the CSRA a couple of years ago and it came out late last year. It was in theaters for a while, but I never got the chance to go see it. So when I heard it was streaming on Netflix, I had to check it out.
The CSRA Goes Hollywood
It was so cool seeing so many local places featured in the movie. The movie is supposed to take place in Texas, and honestly, they did a pretty good job making Augusta look like Texas. There are a bunch of local places you’ll see featured in the movie like Lake Olmstead Stadium. You’ll also see the Georgia Carolina State Fairgrounds downtown. Hildebrandt’s also makes an appearance in the movie. There are a lot of locations I think you’ll recognize if you watch this movie.
How Was It?
I really liked the movie. Will it win any major awards? No. Was it a good movie? In my opinion, yes. I don’t want to give too much away, but I thought the acting was pretty good. Dennis Quaid is the main star of the movie, and he does a great job. Another person who surprised me with how good his acting was is Randy Houser. Randy did a really good job!
One of the things that the movie didn’t shy away from is talking about God. Sometimes Hollywood isn’t too keen on talking about God, but they did a good job in this movie. This movie is definitely one that you can watch with the family. There really isn’t anything that is too “adult-oriented” in it. If you haven’t seen it yet, definitely check it out. It is Dub approved. If you haven’t seen the trailer, here it is.
The Hill Trailer
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Speaking of movies, can you believe these movies are turning 20 this year?
These 8 Movies Turn 20 in 2024
2004 was a fantastic year for films across all genres. The ten highest-grossing films in the world that year include Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Spider-Man 2, The Incredibles, The Passion of the Christ, The Day After Tomorrow, Meet the Fockers, Troy, Shark Tale, and Ocean’s Twelve. Though the majority of the films selected below didn’t make the top ten world box office, we included hits that are either long-forgotten or classic gems.
The Best of 2004
In 2004, there were a lot of films in the romantic genre that have set a precedent in its category. The Notebook, 13 Going on 30, and 50 First Dates all premiered this year. The early 2000s would be nothing without apocalyptic movies about the future, with films like The Day After Tomorrow and I, Robot. Family-fun films also were in abundance in 2004, with The Polar Express, Napoleon Dynamite, National Treasure, and The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
Wes Anderson, Hayao Miyazaki, Peter Segal, Sam Raimi, and Steven Soderbergh all had amazing offerings this year. Anderson released his fourth film, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. Hayao Miyazaki’s seventh Studio Ghibli film, Howl’s Moving Castle, remains one of our top three films of all time by the director. Segal directed the Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler romantic comedy 50 First Dates this year, with another Sandler film the year before: Anger Management. Meanwhile, Sam Raimi made his last good Spider-Man film with the sequel. Soderbergh’s Ocean’s Twelve wasn’t nearly as awesome as the first installment, but we found ourselves thoroughly entertained when the heist flick came out twenty years ago. No matter what type of movie is your go-to, 2004 has a movie out there for every walk of life that we find ourselves going back to today.
Take a look below at our top eight picks of the best movies that came out in 2004:
Bryan “Dub” Axelson is the host of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on KICKS 99 and has been with Beasley Media Group in Augusta for over 20 years. He got his start in radio by being a regular caller on the Kicks 99 morning show. He was soon hired and has worked in various roles in Augusta, including Promotions Director. He was raised in Georgia, and currently lives in Grovetown with his wife Kelsey, their daughter Maddie, and their 3 dogs. Dub enjoys watching sports, playing golf, spending time with his family, and discovering new music.