Overall enjoyable, the long-delayed sequel to “Zombieland” doesn’t bring much new to the table. The basic story is nothing special, just an excuse to get our characters from point A to point B. The plot would’ve benefited from more defined threats to give the whole thing a bit of urgency. The humor is much the… Read More »
Despite its great cast and faithfulness to the novel, the overly-long sequel to “It” can’t seem to consistently conjure up the scares. It’s been decades since I read the novel, and I’ve never watched the 1990 miniseries, so going in I only had vague expectations of the plot. (After reading summaries of both, I’d say… Read More »
“Hobbs & Shaw” features the all the impossible action sequences and over-the-top characters you would expect from a “Fast & Furious” film, but the stripped- down cast allows for much more character development…although it takes over two hours to pull it off. Not only is the basic plot extremely predictable, but most of the big… Read More »
Watch my SPOILER review on YouTube An overall fun film that is surprisingly predictable, even with the plot twists. While the film starts off in a bit of an unexpected direction, it eventually hits a point where the major story beats can be deduced from what was shown in the film’s trailers. There’s a fairly… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »