Watch the in-depth, SPOILER version on YouTube I’m not a movie critic, just someone that sees a lot of movies in theaters. When I go, I only see the stuff that looks interesting to me. Which means mostly action movies, especially superhero stuff, plus some sci-fi, a couple comedies and a horror movie or two.… Read More: My Top 5 Best Films of 2025 »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A gorgeous looking film with a handful of strong character moments that is derailed by its long runtime and a plot that mostly repeats story beats and action sequences from the previous “Avatar” film. Like the earlier films in the franchise, the visuals are just stunning, especially with the… Read More: Movie Review: Avatar: Fire and Ash (3D) »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A mostly entertaining film that often seems to be treading water and is only buoyed by its star’s likability. I’ve seen the first film adaption but barely remember it and I’ve read a summary of the novel, so I have two different points of reference going into this remake.… Read More: Movie Review: The Running Man (2025) »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A fun action film that pulls the curtain back on the secretive Predator race while walking the line between sanitizing one of them into a wholesome underdog, and yet still trying to give us the fearsome hunter we expect from this franchise. While the plot is relatively straightforward at… Read More: Movie Review: Predator: Badlands »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A visually appealing film with a strong soundtrack that is mostly entertaining despite a mediocre script and bland characters. The plot isn’t anything particularly special and mostly results in a poorly paced chase film. Any real attempts at deeper messages about what it means to be truly alive are… Read More: Movie Review: Tron: Ares »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A solid mystery/thriller that starts off with a great concept and then takes a few left turns before reaching a mostly satisfying conclusion. The plot is revealed in the posters and trailers: A group a school children disappear into the night leaving the town grasping at straws and pointing… Read More: Movie Review: Weapons »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Another sequel/reboot of an old franchise, the latest “The Naked Gun” film manages a few solid laughs, but only by relentlessly trying and hoping something works. The plot is irrelevant here and is mostly recycled from another film. Liam Neeson does his best to snarl and deadpan his way… Read More: Movie Review: The Naked Gun (2025) »
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: Movie Review: The Fantastic Four: First Steps »
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: Movie Review: Superman (2025) »
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: Movie Review: Jurassic World Rebirth »