Tag Archives: 3 Star Films

Movie Review: Toy Story 5

Despite a plot that feels a bit stretched out, the latest from the “Toy Story” franchise ultimately delivers through both new characters and old. The story seems relativity straight-toward at first as we see Bonnie’s toys trying to take a stand against technology. While a topical subject, it actually ends up taking somewhat of a… Read More: Movie Review: Toy Story 5 »

Movie Review: Resident Evil (2026)

Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Despite leaning quite a bit into dark comedy, the latest “Resident Evil” still offers up its share of creepy moments. Overall, it’s little like “The Thing” with a splash of “Shaun of the Dead.” The film’s plot is shockingly straight-forward and is essentially a man trying to make it… Read More: Movie Review: Resident Evil (2026) »

Movie Review: Coyote vs. Acme

Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A live action/animation hybrid that will be compared to “Who Framed Rodger Rabbit,” and although it doesn’t reach the lofty heights of that classic film, it is still a fun and occasionally heartwarming movie in its own right. Overall, the film does a solid job of combining the slapstick… Read More: Movie Review: Coyote vs. Acme »

Movie Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Despite some pacing issues, a few too many plot points to juggle, and a somewhat forgettable story, the latest Spider-Man film is still an entertaining watch thanks to strong performances and great character work. The story has a lot going on and yet somehow it feels kind of empty.… Read More: Movie Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day »

Movie Review: Obsession

Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A solid horror movie that takes a fresh approach to an old concept, but a slow start and some pacing issues near the third act make the movie feel a bit too long. While the basic plot is more-or-less the “love potion gone wrong” trope, there is an often-unsettling… Read More: Movie Review: Obsession »

Movie Review: Michael

Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A somewhat flat biopic that still shines thanks to incredible music and strong performances by the leads. Like most biopics, the plot essentially following the subject from humble beginnings to the height of super stardom to some type of fall. However, here the film only covers the first part… Read More: Movie Review: Michael »

Movie Review: Avatar: Fire and Ash (3D)

Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A gorgeous looking film with a handful of strong character moments that is derailed by its long runtime and a plot that mostly repeats story beats and action sequences from the previous “Avatar” film. Like the earlier films in the franchise, the visuals are just stunning, especially with the… Read More: Movie Review: Avatar: Fire and Ash (3D) »

Movie Review: Predator: Badlands

Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A fun action film that pulls the curtain back on the secretive Predator race while walking the line between sanitizing one of them into a wholesome underdog, and yet still trying to give us the fearsome hunter we expect from this franchise. While the plot is relatively straightforward at… Read More: Movie Review: Predator: Badlands »

Movie Review: Weapons

Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A solid mystery/thriller that starts off with a great concept and then takes a few left turns before reaching a mostly satisfying conclusion. The plot is revealed in the posters and trailers: A group a school children disappear into the night leaving the town grasping at straws and pointing… Read More: Movie Review: Weapons »

Movie Review: The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A solid reintroduction of The Fantastic Four that is carried by the acting of the leads and their chemistry with each other. The plot, as revealed in the trailers, is mostly about the coming of Galactus. This portion of the film is well executed and captures a comic accurate… Read More: Movie Review: The Fantastic Four: First Steps »