Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A solid reintroduction of The Fantastic Four that is carried by the acting of the leads and their chemistry with each other. The plot, as revealed in the trailers, is mostly about the coming of Galactus. This portion of the film is well executed and captures a comic accurate… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Despite an over-stuffed cast and plot that initially feels all over the place, the film soars by the third act with a back-to-basics take on Superman that captures the heart of the character while still modernizing him. The plot starts off in the middle of the story and moves… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Sticking to the basic formula from the previous “Jurassic” films, the latest in the franchise does very little new and is only held afloat by some good action sequences and the personality of the lead characters. The plot is a mostly just a hodge-podge of some of the previous… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A post-apocalyptic film that attempts to walk the line between being a sequel the previous films and laying the groundwork for a least one more film that works best when it tells its own story but falls flat when it ends up being more setup than payoff. While the… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A mediocre action film that is greatly helped by weaving itself into the fringes of the “John Wick” universe and also by a strong action-filled final act. The plot isn’t much different than any other revenge action film, and while the lore of the “Wick” films helps this movie… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube The latest addition to the Karate Kid franchise mostly works thanks to a charming cast and its attempts to break away from the expected formula, but it loses its way when it rushes through the overstuffed and predictable final act. The plot has all the broad strokes of the… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube An overly long franchise sendoff (maybe) that is saved by solid performances and a few strong set pieces. Despite the change to the title, this film is still a direct sequel to “Dead Reckoning,” and while this chapter gets you up to speed in case you didn’t see the… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Despite being the sixth film in the franchise, “Bloodlines” finds an interesting way to reinvent the lore, but unfortunately the film itself doesn’t quite take advantage of it. The plot is basically exactly the same as all the other “Final Destination” films, but it takes an unexpected detour after… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube An entertaining superhero-action-comedy that succeeds by using the formula of misfits coming together to become something great, and also by having just enough heart to add emotional investment. The plot is surprisingly simple, even if it takes a couple mild detours to get there. (It’s also not too different… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube An enjoyable period-piece anchored by strong performances and haunting music, “Sinners” endears itself to the viewer before the huge tonal shift in the final act of the film. The plot seems simple enough as two twin brothers work to setup opening night for their juke joint. The characters and… Read More »