Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube With eye-catching visuals, likable characters and some fun action, kids should love this film. Add in the fact that it’s based on the Super Mario games, and you have something that fans of that franchise will love. However, those who don’t fall into either of those categories may not… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A mildly entertaining film that feels like a bit of a throwback to late 90’s era action flicks. The pacing is little all over the place early on and it’s hard to see exactly where the plot is heading but once it gets on track things get pretty predictable.… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube An entertaining film that doesn’t have very many highs or lows and mostly skates-by somewhere in the middle. The plot is fairly straightforward and doesn’t diverge much from what could be inferred from the trailers. While that is fine on its own, it means there’s very little in regards… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube With great looking visuals and a strong concept, “Nope” is unable to live up to its lofty goals due to a disjointed narrative and characters that take too long to endear themselves to the audience. The plot is relatively simple, but there’s a strange execution to it, with chapter… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Playing more like a sequel to “WandaVision” than the first “Doctor Strange,” the latest MCU addition brings a little more flash and spectacle than a satisfying story. The plot rockets along early, introducing the villain and the looming threat. Things then slow down for some necessary, (and unnecessary) detours… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube I have never read the Dune novel, and haven’t seen the 1984 adaption since I was pretty young, so I don’t remember any details and went into this version with no expectations. A gorgeous looking film that seems to go on forever, just to put to the pieces in… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube While working great as a sendoff to Daniel Craig’s era of playing James Bond, a too vaguely-defined threat and a mediocre villain suck the urgency out of this film. (Not to mention the nearly three-hour long runtime.) While I’ve enjoyed the latest era of Bond films, I haven’t revisited… 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 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 »
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 »