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    Movie Review

    Surprising heart and fun of Monster Trucks make it worthwhile for families

    Alex Bentley
    Jan 13, 2017 | 4:28 pm
    Surprising heart and fun of Monster Trucks make it worthwhile for families
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    We’ve come yet again to the dreary movie world of January, a month in which studios attempt to pawn off third-rate movies as entertainment.

    With holiday blockbusters and Oscar-bait films still dominating the conversation, the new films that come out are generally of such poor quality that they’re not worth even thinking about, much less going to see in the theater.

    Which makes the kid-friendly Monster Trucks somewhat of a surprise. Is it “good?” Not by any traditional measure, but when compared to the usual dreck sent out during the first month of every year, it’s practically gold.

    Lucas Till (aka, the new MacGyver) plays Tripp, a put-upon teenager in North Dakota whose family life is a mess, what with his parents (Amy Ryan and Frank Whaley) split up, and his mom’s new boyfriend (Barry Pepper) being the local sheriff. Tripp works for Mr. Weathers (Danny Glover) at the local junkyard, using his know-how and resources to build his own truck.

    When an oil company, led by Reece Tenneson (Rob Lowe), hits a subterranean water pocket in the course of drilling, they unwittingly release several undiscovered creatures into the world. Tripp finds one, which he dubs “Creach,” and finds out that not only does the “monster” subsist on a diet of oil, but it can also twist itself into the undercarriage of Tripp’s truck to turn it into a souped-up vehicle with no equal.

    The plot, with more than its fair share of clichéd characters and scenarios, should be a non-starter for anyone over the age of 8. And yet, as directed by Ice Age’s Chris Wedge and written by Derek Connolly (Safety Not Guaranteed, Jurassic World, 2019’s Star Wars Episode IX), the film also has enough heart and fun to overlook the majority of its lesser qualities.

    For one, the film doesn’t skimp on the storytelling aspect. Tripp is a honest-to-goodness three-dimensional character whose family issues resonate enough to make them worth caring about. The filmmakers also make Meredith (Jane Levy), Tripp’s brainy love interest, into someone who exists as an equal instead of just a pretty face. They barely touch on any romantic possibilities, keeping things mostly focused on the film’s mission.

    That mission — to get the creatures back to their underground home — is also more than just an excuse to show off goofy car chase scenes and cheesy graphics. The connection between Tripp and Creach is far from cursory, giving an extra oomph to their quest. Yeah, you could roll your eyes at the sequences in which Creach makes the impossible happen, but taken in the spirit in which the film was made, they can be a lot of fun to watch.

    With a cast boasting the up-and-coming Till and Levy, and such notable actors as Ryan, Pepper, Lowe, Glover, and Thomas Lennon, the film is not hurting for talent. Add in the commentary, both understated and not, on the impact oil companies can have on the environment, and it’s clear that this was not your usual slapdash film to be dumped on unsuspecting moviegoers.

    Expectations should rightly be kept low for any movie receiving a January release, but if you go in with the right frame of mind and your favorite kid in tow, Monster Trucks is fully capable of providing nearly guilt-free entertainment.

    Jane Levy and Lucas Till in Monster Trucks.

    Jane Levy and Lucas Till in Monster Trucks
      
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    Jane Levy and Lucas Till in Monster Trucks.
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    Concert News

    Matchbox Twenty singer Rob Thomas slings solo tour with stop in Irving

    Alex Bentley
    May 6, 2025 | 9:50 am
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    Rob Thomas will play at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving on August 29.

    Matchbox Twenty lead singer Rob Thomas will hit the road in 2025 with a solo journey, “The All Night Days Tour," which will include a stop at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving on Friday, August 29.

    Thomas' first solo tour since 2019’s “Chip Tooth Tour" will travel to 25 cities in August and September, starting on August 1 in Atlanta, Georgia.

    In addition to Irving, Thomas will play in Sugar Land (just outside of Houston) on August 30. He'll be joined by special guests The Lucky and A Great Big World at both Texas concerts.

    Thomas has interspersed solo ventures with his regular duties with Matchbox Twenty since his 2005 solo debut album, ...Something to Be.

    On this tour, Thomas will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of that album, as well as the release of his new album, All Night Days, set for release later in 2025.

    The tour will also be a family affair, as Thomas' son Maison will serve as his lead guitarist. Maison is also a member of The Lucky, giving him double duty at each concert.

    Thomas' solo tour follows Matchbox Twenty's "Slow Dream Tour" in 2023-2024. The band will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their 1996 debut album, Yourself or Someone Like You, in 2026.

    Ticket presales for the tour begin on Wednesday, May 7 at 10 am local time and run through Thursday, May 8 at 10 pm local time.

    The general on sale for tickets begins Friday, May 9 at 10 am local time at robthomasmusic.com.

    “THE ALL NIGHT DAYS” TOUR DATES

    • Fri., Aug. 1 - Atlanta, GA - Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
    • Sat., Aug. 2 - Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
    • Sun., Aug. 3 - Boca Raton, FL - Mizner Park Amphitheatre
    • Tue., Aug. 5 - Nashville, TN - Ascend Amphitheater
    • Wed., Aug. 6 - Raleigh, NC - The Red Hat Amphitheater
    • Fri., Aug. 8 - Richmond, VA - Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
    • Sat., Aug. 9 - Philadelphia, PA - TD Pavilion at the Mann
    • Sun., Aug. 10 - Washington, DC - The Theater at MGM National Harbor
    • Tue., Aug. 12 - New York, NY - The Rooftop at Pier 17
    • Wed., Aug. 13 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
    • Fri., Aug. 15 - Boston, MA - Leader Bank Pavilion
    • Sat., Aug. 16 - Bridgeport, CT - Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
    • Mon., Aug. 18 - Dayton, OH - Rose Music Center at The Heights
    • Wed., Aug. 20 - Chicago, IL - Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
    • Fri., Aug. 22 - Indianapolis, IN - Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
    • Sat., Aug. 23 - Cincinnati, OH - PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
    • Sun., Aug. 24 - Detroit, MI - Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
    • Tue., Aug. 26 – St. Louis, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
    • Wed., Aug. 27 - Kansas City, MO - Starlight Theatre
    • Fri., Aug. 29 - Irving, TX - The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
    • Sat., Aug. 30 - Houston, TX - Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
    • Tue., Sept. 2 - Denver, CO - Bellco Theater
    • Thurs., Sept. 4 - Phoenix, AZ - Arizona Financial Theatre
    • Fri., Sept. 5 - Las Vegas, NV - Fontainebleau Las Vegas
    • Sat., Sept. 6 - Los Angeles, CA - YouTube Theater
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