An extremely predictable sequel that is saved by strong performances. The first “Creed” suffered from going a predictable route, and the sequel doubles up on that. A half an hour into the film, I already knew all the broad strokes that the plot would deliver. An aside from a few slight deviations, I saw everything… Read More: Movie Review: Creed II »
An unfocused, but occasionally brilliant film about one of the all-time great rock bands, that tends to feel more music video than music documentary. The pacing and tone are all over the place. It feels like only days pass between Freddie Mercury going from baggage handler to rock star. We only get the slightest taste… Read More: Movie Review: Bohemian Rhapsody »
A surprisingly uninspired reboot/sequel/addition to the “Halloween” franchise that never quite justifies its existence. The basics premise is that none of the sequels to the original “Halloween” ever happened. Nothing of interest has gone down since the original murders besides Jamie Lee Curtis’ Laurie Strode going full Sarah Conners-mode and prepping for the day Michael… Read More: Movie Review: Halloween (2018) »
Click here for my SPOILER talk on YouTube An enjoyable film that overcomes an overstuffed-plot by way of likable characters and fun action sequences. As with the first “Ant-Man,” the character relationships are what keep things grounded despite all the comic book adventure. Paul Rudd as Scott Lang is still down-to-earth and likable, especially when… Read More: Movie Review: Ant-Man and the Wasp »
A fun and brutal action flick with a cool gimmick. While this allows for some cool action sequences and some humorous moments, the film rarely reaches above mediocre. The fight scenes are unique, featuring effortless dodging, elbow-blocking incoming attacks and the hero not even looking at his opponent. It’s a bit like Neo at the… Read More: Movie Review: Upgrade »
An uneven film, full of fantastic visuals and non-stop nostalgia, that tells fun story despite its weak characters and other flaws. While the basic structure in this movie will appeal mostly to games, the plot is good enough to keep general audiences interested, even though it gets convoluted at times. The visuals are impressive, and… Read More: Movie Review: Ready Player One »
A beautiful looking sci-fi film that starts off strong, but runs too long and starts to wear out its welcome. I have no memory of ever seeing the original “Blade Runner.” Either I never saw it, or I saw it and it made no impression on me. (I did read up on that film before… Read More: Movie Review: Blade Runner 2049 »
After a slow start, things suddenly pick up before reaching a suspenseful, but familiar, climax. With the exception of one brief harrowing sequence, the fist portion of this film moves quite slow. While this would be the ideal time for character building, it’s used more for sci-fi imagery. Spacewalks, equipment checks, and tech talk are… Read More: Movie Review: Alien: Covenant »
A fun film that can only be enjoyed by ignoring the impossibility of the action sequences and the huge plot holes. The strongest aspect of this film, and the franchise as a whole, is the cast. They have fantastic chemistry. The banter between them is funny, with Dwayne Johnson and Tyrese having some of the best… Read More: Movie Review: The Fate of the Furious »
A generally entertaining monster movie that tries so hard to be other things that it never succeeds on its on merit. Primarily, this is yet another remake of “King Kong.” However, this time, the story stays on Skull Island. This is also a Vietnam War flick, with vintage helicopters and music from the era played… Read More: Movie Review: Kong: Skull Island »