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 »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Despite some strong action sequences and a solid performance by Anthony Mackie, a lackluster story keeps this film from ever really getting into gear. On paper, the story should work much better than it does. (Granted, the entire thing feels more like the sequel to “The Incredible Hulk” that… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Originally planned as a streaming series before morphing into a streaming film, terrible pacing, over-the-top characters, weak production values, questionable directing choices, and twists that can be seen a mile away completely crush the kernel of a good idea that this film was based around. The basic premise of… Read More »
I’m pretty picky about what movies I go see in the theater, and I mostly watch superhero movies and action flicks, so there’s probably some great movies not on my list because I didn’t see them. This list is definitely more my favorite movies of the year and not the “best” of 2024. Watch the… Read More »
I try to avoid movies that don’t look good to me, so this is more about my least favorite movies I saw this year. It gets tricky to rank some of these, and sometimes it just boils down to which ones I rather watch again if I had to. Watch the more detailed (and SPOILER-filled)… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A bland film that stars with potential until it quickly gets bogged down by a silly origin story, which is followed by the main plot which is full of characters you struggle to care about, cheesy villains, and so-so action sequences. The movie starts off strong as it introduces… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A sequel that’s entertaining enough, but lacks the heart, exciting battles, and the Oscar-winning leading actor that make the first film so good. The basic plot is fine, but it’s borders on being a rehash of the first “Gladiator.” Even though that film also had the same overall story,… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A bit of a mess of a film, with an over-stuffed script and too many random characters and set-ups of follow-ups that might never happen. The plot is actually fairly simple, but the execution is all over the place. After trying to make some kind of sense of the… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A quasi-musical and courtroom drama featuring Joker and Harley Quinn, this sequel to the excellent “Joker” fails in both of those aspects and just about everywhere else. As far as the main plot, it’s a bit boring and tedious. It takes a long time to take any real direction,… Read More »