THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 Page 17 MOVIE | FROM PAGE 15 FRANK’S Housepainting (781) 289-0698 • Exterior • Ceiling Dr. • Power Wash • Paper Removal • Carpentry FREE ESTIMATES — Fully Insured plays to let you know that this movie is gritty, by golly. Like the rest of “Black Widow,” the sequence is fi lled with desaturated colors and quick cuts that render the onscreen action almost incomprehensible. Young girls being trained to kill for their country is a pretty heavy concept for a superhero movie made for children, but sadly there aren’t enough ideas at play here to justify such loaded imagery. The story finds Natasha “Proper prep makes all the difference” – F. Ferrera • Interior forced to reconcile with her estranged family after an attempt is made on her life by a mute assassin named Taskmaster. In an intriguing twist, her family was formed in America during an undercover mission by her parents Alexei (an amusing David Harbour) and Melina (a Rachel Weisz without much to TURTLE’S | FROM PAGE 13 Police Lt. Anthony LoPresti was out on his rounds when he saw the situation, and he stopped to direct traffic for the turtle’s and the public’s safety. A few people stopped to watch. Rick Saulnier of the Ironworks maintenance department, being familiar with turtle activities in the park, picked the turtle up by the shell and brought it over onto park property so it could continue its travel to a nesting site, and everyone continued on their way safely. Park Ranger Paul Kenworthy says many snapping turtles lay eggs in the park near the river at this time of year, and this turtle was likely planning to do exactly that. This one may live in the cranberry bog at the end of Marion Street but was traveling to its annual nesting location. Snapping turtles like sandy locations near water, since it is easier to dig, and as soon as the turtle eggs hatch, the young ones head directly for water, making the Ironworks location perfect for the turtles’ needs. Rick Saulnier, who rescued the turtle, has worked For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or Info@advocatenews.net do), yet once Alexei’s cover is blown, the unit is quickly disbanded, and Natasha and her sister Yelena (Florence Pugh, also wasted here) are turned over to a shady government program in Russia. The film is at its strongest when exploring the strained dynamics between this highly dysfunctional family. A stretch in the middle shows both sisters confronting their parents about the falsehoods of their upbringing. To mom and dad, it was an assignment that got a little too personal; to Natasha and Yelena, it was their entire lives. Yet whenever “Black Widow” appears to be fi nding a groove with its characters, it abruptly shifts gears into a noisy action set piece. Character growth is substituted for bloated spectacle at every turn, and a third act that should be an emotional payfor the park service 24 years. He grew up right behind the park on Lothrop Street. Decades ago, before the pathways in the park were paved, turtles would often try to lay their eggs right in the paths, and the staff would have to move them. Rick did get a little clawed by the turtle, so it is not recommended that people try this on their own! Generally, the best thing is to just let the turtle cross a street on its own, but it may reoff for a family finally coming together to defeat the big baddie is instead a noisy mess with a bunch of people running in front of unconvincing green-screen explosions while atop a crumbling spaceship. Even the smaller action beats fail to satisfy: A hand-tohand fi ght between Johansson and Pugh in a kitchen is clearly an homage to similar, far superior fi ght scenes from “The Bourne Supremacy” and “Atomic Blonde.” However, any potential impact is sapped out by annoying editing techniques. A single kick or punch will contain so many quick cuts that it’s hard to discern who’s doing what. That’s a massive disappointment considering that when you have a superhero as iconic as Black Widow you best be sure to let her shine. “Black Widow” comes to theaters and Disney+ on July 9. quire warning motorists to stop or slow down. Turtles should never be picked up by the tail, and snapping turtles have a longer neck than most people realize and can move pretty fast when they feel it necessary, so bites or scratches are quite likely. The park’s site on the banks of the river makes it an ideal location for many kinds of wildlife, and it is always a good idea to be mindful of safety while enjoying seeing these fascinating animals. OBITUARIES Mary (Gentile) DiGiacomo Also known as, Maria of Saugus, formerly of Malden and Everett entered into eternal rest peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 94 years old passing just two days before becoming 95 years of age. Born in Caserta, Italy, Mary worked at Charleston Chew as a candy maker for many years. Mary was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Pietronilla Gentile. Beloved wife of the late Joseph DiGiacomo. Dear and devoted mother of Elisa Guardia and her late husband, Ettore of Everett, Tony DiGiacomo and his wife, Cristina of Saugus and Vincent DiGiacomo and his wife, Angela of Saugus. Sister of Anna Millefi orini of Italy. Mary was the loving grandmother of 7 cherished grandchildren and 6 cherished great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Mary's visitation in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark Street (Corner of Main Street) Everett, Friday, July at 8:30 a.m. followed by her funeral Mass in St. Anthony's Church 38 Oakes St. Everett at 10 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of fl owers, contributions in Mary's memory to the charity of one's choice would be sincerely appreciated. Parking with attendants on duty.
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