Following up the unevenly produced “28 Years Later,” the sequel gets off to a slow start before wrapping up in an intriguing fashion. The directing is good but employs a few too many jump scares and doesn’t try to be experimental like the last movie did. The film struggles early, as it initially feels like… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A mostly entertaining film that often seems to be treading water and is only buoyed by its star’s likability. I’ve seen the first film adaption but barely remember it and I’ve read a summary of the novel, so I have two different points of reference going into this remake.… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A visually appealing film with a strong soundtrack that is mostly entertaining despite a mediocre script and bland characters. The plot isn’t anything particularly special and mostly results in a poorly paced chase film. Any real attempts at deeper messages about what it means to be truly alive are… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Another sequel/reboot of an old franchise, the latest “The Naked Gun” film manages a few solid laughs, but only by relentlessly trying and hoping something works. The plot is irrelevant here and is mostly recycled from another film. Liam Neeson does his best to snarl and deadpan his way… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Sticking to the basic formula from the previous “Jurassic” films, the latest in the franchise does very little new and is only held afloat by some good action sequences and the personality of the lead characters. The plot is a mostly just a hodge-podge of some of the previous… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A mediocre action film that is greatly helped by weaving itself into the fringes of the “John Wick” universe and also by a strong action-filled final act. The plot isn’t much different than any other revenge action film, and while the lore of the “Wick” films helps this movie… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube An overly long franchise sendoff (maybe) that is saved by solid performances and a few strong set pieces. Despite the change to the title, this film is still a direct sequel to “Dead Reckoning,” and while this chapter gets you up to speed in case you didn’t see the… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Despite being the sixth film in the franchise, “Bloodlines” finds an interesting way to reinvent the lore, but unfortunately the film itself doesn’t quite take advantage of it. The plot is basically exactly the same as all the other “Final Destination” films, but it takes an unexpected detour after… 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 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 »