Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube The fourth outing of this mostly forgettable franchise attempts to make itself standout from the other films by turning into a Jason Statham solo film while making the rest of the team feel expendable. The plot is pretty standard as far as this film series goes: Big action sequence… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Despite a mediocre plot, lack of action and flat finale, Denzel Washington’s acting and charisma carry this film enough to make a fairly entertaining installment to the franchise. The plot is the weakest part of this film, as it’s not only cliché, but a lot of it doesn’t really… Read More »
Watch my SPOILER review on YouTube A mostly formulaic superhero origin story that is strengthened by the strong family dynamic and lower-class setting. At this point, it’s hard to do much new with a superhero movie, especially an origin story. There’s a lot of similarities here with the “Venom” film, except the alien here has… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A solid action film that feels shorter that its nearly three-hour runtime and delivers amazing stunts that we’ve come to expect from the franchise. The basic plot is typical for the IMF team as they must go rogue to save the world. There are tons of plot holes, particularly… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube An action film featuring one of the world’s most iconic characters is usually a memorable experience, but here it’s mostly forgettable and quite boring at times. The plot is fairly irrelevant because it’s basically what every film in the franchise is: A bad guy wants the get his hands… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A mostly fun ride that could wrap up in a much shorter runtime if not for the almost-too convoluted time-travel/alternate universe aspects. If you’ve seen the trailers and read the “Flashpoint” story that inspired this, then this film is fairly predictable outside of some nuances. The movie has its… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Clocking in at over two-hours long, this sequel is filled with story, character moments and great audio and visual. While it doesn’t feel as groundbreaking as the first film and ends with a big cliffhanger, the film is still captivating through the entire runtime. The plot works despite remaining… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube As it heads into its final lap, the “Fast and the Furious” franchise has pretty much run out of gas long before the finish line. This film series has reinvented itself several times, and thanks to the growing cast of characters, it has extended its lifetime well-passed what should… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Despite the mediocre villain and the uninspiring plot, this film is still an emotional ride thanks to the character moments that pay off many plot points, some going all the way back to the first film. The basic plot is fairly straightforward, but with a few obstacles peppered-in plus… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube With eye-catching visuals, likable characters and some fun action, kids should love this film. Add in the fact that it’s based on the Super Mario games, and you have something that fans of that franchise will love. However, those who don’t fall into either of those categories may not… Read More »