Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A solid solo film for Marvel’s Black Widow that introduces some fun new characters, but wraps the story up in a bit of a mess. While this movie is hindered by the fact that it’s a prequel and we know Natasha will survive, the rest of the supporting cast’s… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A mildly entertaining ride that alternates between ridiculous action and family drama, but rarely deviates from the formula established by the last 6 or so films in the franchise. If you’re not a fan of the previous “Fast” films, this latest entry isn’t going to change your mind. The… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Definitely a direct continuation of the first film rather than a sequel featuring the new adventures of the same characters, this movie uses the same tricks as Part 1 to create tense moments as the Abbott family attempts to survive a dangerous post-apocalyptic landscape. Things open strong, as we… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Despite a strong opening sequence, “Mortal Kombat” quickly devolves into a mess, with a lackluster plot and mediocre characters that don’t do their video game counterparts much justice. The film very quickly rushes through the lore of the Mortal Kombat tournament, which will probably lose viewers unfamiliar with the… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A fun action film that spends too much time with nonsensical subplots that add little to the overall project. Considering the fact the we’re told at the start of the film that the two lead monsters will fight each other the first chance they get, there’s a lot of… Read More »
Due to the coronavirus, I only saw 6 films in theaters this year. I decided to just list them as my 3 favorites and 3 least favorites. (I decided not to add the handful of films I watched on streaming to these lists, but I didn’t think any of them would’ve done much to fill… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A generally enjoyable film that is ultimately somewhat of a mess, and is mostly held together by Gail Gadot’s strong performance as a vulnerable Wonder Woman. On paper, the plot is fine. But the execution takes some nonsensical turns, and it all ends with a messy finale. Pedro Pascal’s… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube An ambitious film that never takes full-advantage of its high concept, which results in a bit of a bland movie that confuses more than entertains. Ultimately, the plot isn’t much different than the typical James Bond film, except there’s the addition of the reversal of time mechanic. This is… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Bill & Ted are back with a new adventure that pulls from their previous journeys, and also adds a new wrinkle, but ultimately the entire thing falls flat. The plot itself is fine: Bill & Ted work against a ticking clock to finally make the world-saving song they were… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Despite shaking up the superhero genre by using a horror-themed setting, “The New Mutants” struggles to overcome mediocre acting and characters that never really connect with the audience. The film doesn’t waste too much time getting to the paranormal elements, and quickly feels different than any X-Men movie we’ve… Read More »