Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A solid solo film for Marvel’s Black Widow that introduces some fun new characters, but wraps the story up in a bit of a mess. While this movie is hindered by the fact that it’s a prequel and we know Natasha will survive, the rest of the supporting cast’s… 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 Despite a strong opening sequence, “Mortal Kombat” quickly devolves into a mess, with a lackluster plot and mediocre characters that don’t do their video game counterparts much justice. The film very quickly rushes through the lore of the Mortal Kombat tournament, which will probably lose viewers unfamiliar with the… 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 »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube An ambitious film that never takes full-advantage of its high concept, which results in a bit of a bland movie that confuses more than entertains. Ultimately, the plot isn’t much different than the typical James Bond film, except there’s the addition of the reversal of time mechanic. This is… Read More »
A fun and action-packed film that uses plenty of pizazz to hide a mediocre plot. The plot here is very thin, and the gist of it, plus all the main character’s motivations, are basically revealed in just a few lines of dialogs from the film’s trailers. Fortunately, things are jazzed up by colorful characters and… Read More »
A solid film that delivers on the action, comedy and strong emotional moments, but falls just a bit short on the execution of the plot. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the first two “Bad Boys” films, so I only vaguely remember most of the characters and their relationships to each other. Despite… Read More »
A solid action film that tries to mix-up the “Terminator” formula, which is its greatest strength and weakness. First of all, this movie essentially ignores every film in the series after “Terminator 2: Judgement Day.” This allows Linda Hamilton to finally return as Sarah Conner, and bring with her everything great about her bad-ass character,… Read More »
A ballet of action and violence, that almost gets lost in an unfocused story that relies a bit too much on the franchise’s lore. The film starts off right where the previous entry left off, but before long that fascinating new narrative gets pushed aside for what turns into a massive detour that seems to… Read More »
An entertaining CGI-heavy film that starts strong, but falls flat in the end. This film is packed with CG. The environments, the vehicles, and the cybernetically-enhanced people all have a touch or more visual effects. While most of it looks great, there’s usually something just a bit off at times, and it starts to feel… Read More »