Tag Archives: 3.5 Star Films

Movie Review: Kingsman: The Secret Service

Some wild action and twisted humor make a mostly entertaining film. The general plot has been done many times, so there’s not much new here. The acting is solid, but there’s not any performance that stands out. The most polarizing character is played by Samuel L. Jackson, whose strange lisp and sideways baseball cap makes… Read More »

Movie Review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Very good, but still has its flaws. Although the film seems to be missing a few elements, like a lot of the humor and some of the epic action I’ve come to expect, it does a good job of keeping you invested throughout the two-hour plus running time. There are a few moments where things… Read More »

Movie Review: Thor: The Dark World (3D)

Very entertaining, but a few things keep it from being great. The film follows up nicely from the first “Thor” film and “The Avengers.” All the major storylines with each character gets addressed in some form. The designs of all the characters and sets took what they had in the previous film and add a… Read More »

Movie Review: Elysium

Well-put-together film, and is strong in many aspects. The acting is top-notch, with Sharlto Copley making the most of every scene that he’s in. Matt Damon and Jodie Foster also deliver. The effects are excellent, creating a believable futuristic world that features people living in squalor and others in decadence. The story is pretty good,… Read More »