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 »
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 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 »
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 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 »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Despite an over-stuffed cast and plot that initially feels all over the place, the film soars by the third act with a back-to-basics take on Superman that captures the heart of the character while still modernizing him. The plot starts off in the middle of the story and moves… 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 The latest addition to the Karate Kid franchise mostly works thanks to a charming cast and its attempts to break away from the expected formula, but it loses its way when it rushes through the overstuffed and predictable final act. The plot has all the broad strokes of the… 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 »