Ant-Man– Things start off slow and it takes a while for the audience to catch up to what’s going on. But some cool action and some great humor make a fun film. Straight Outta Compton– Engaging story with solid acting. But, the film is about NWA, so when they break up, the film doesn’t… Read More: My Top 5 Best Films of 2015 »
I did a really good job of avoiding crappy films this year, so it was hard to put together a Top 5. Mad Max: Fury Road – I’m going to catch heat on this one, because most people considered this one of the year’s best. Plenty of nonstop action, but too much weird for weird… Read More: My Top 5 Worst Films of 2015 »
After a very long set up, things pick up late and end a bit awkwardly, creating an unfulfilling experience. This film really takes its time to get to the point. It’s quite a ways in before the plot is revealed, and once it does, it moves a bit too fast to savor it. What normally… Read More: Movie Review: The Hateful Eight »
Great film that combines nostalgia with new elements to recapture the magic of the earlier Star Wars films. The movie relies heavily on the story structure of the previous opening chapters of the first film in a trilogy. While this has worked well in the past and works here, there is a line they come… Read More: Movie Review: Star Wars: The Force Awakens »
While not deviating much from the standard boxing movie formula made popular by “Rocky,” this film does a good job of making a name for itself. Michael B. Jordan is strong in the lead role, although at times he keeps things a bit too close to the vest. It’s only late in the movie does… Read More: Movie Review: Creed »
After a slow start, some late suspense and action save this film from ending the “Hunger Games” franchise on a boring and drab note. I have never read any of the “Hunger Games” novels and have only seen each of the previous films once, so this review will reflect that. The film starts off a… Read More: Movie Review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay- Part 2 »
Another solid entry to the Bond franchise, but it never manages to elevate itself enough to become something more memorable. As it has been with the other more recent films, Daniel Craig’s portrayal of James Bond is what carries the movie. And once again, it succeeds. His Bond has a quiet strength mixed with a… Read More: Movie Review: Spectre »
Entertaining film (especially to fans of N.W.A, which I am) that loses its focus for much of the final act. The creation of N.W.A and their rise to superstardom is fascinating to watch, particularly as the seeds for their eventual downfall are sown. Unfortunately, the movie loses its voice after the group falls apart and… Read More: Movie Review: Straight Outta Compton »
A fairly strong beginning is thrown off course by an odd middle-section, and then finally completely derailed by a weak climax. Early on in the film, we‘re introduced to a nuanced Reed Richards. His friendship with Ben Grimm continues to move the plot along, and then unfortunately Ben is suddenly dropped out of the film… Read More: Movie Review: Fantastic Four (2015) »
The over-the-top stunts and likable characters are back, and although they really do nothing to add to the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, they do give us an enjoyable movie. Tom Cruise is entertaining once again as Ethan Hunt, and puts both himself and his character at risk throughout the film. With the exception of Simon Pegg,… Read More: Movie Review: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation »