Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A bit of a mess of a film, with an over-stuffed script and too many random characters and set-ups of follow-ups that might never happen. The plot is actually fairly simple, but the execution is all over the place. After trying to make some kind of sense of the… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Advertised as a sequel, “Twisters” functions more of a modern redo that doesn’t really break new ground like the original film did. After a predictable opening sequence, the film follows similar story beats from “Twister.” While initially it takes an unexpected route, it eventually goes in the direction you… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A mildly entertaining but forgettable chapter to a franchise that has lost all its relevance a long time ago. The basic plot was decent enough, and Will Smith and Martin Lawrence still have good chemistry, but there was very little to make any of it stand out. There are… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube An overly long film that lacks direction for a good chunk of time but is saved by a great score, innovative action sequences and some over-the-top performances. The weakest part about this film is the basic plot, which is essentially just setting up Furiosa’s appearance in the previous “Mad… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A great looking film that, while it doesn’t do enough to distinguish itself from its predecessors or lay down strong enough foundations for potential sequels, still ends up being an entertaining ride. The plot is fairly straight forward, without any of the twists adding much to it. The apes… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube After taking too long to get to its point while trying too hard to be interesting by being overly quirky, “The Fall Guy” mostly gels into something worth watching for the final act. This film was advertised as an action-comedy with a mystery and a love story. In reality,… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A buddy superhero comedy that never quite lands to due to weak jokes, wooden characters and minimal chemistry between the leads. The basic plot itself is fine, but it takes too long to lay out the stakes, and even then, there’s not a great indication on how bad things… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Despite a mediocre plot, lack of action and flat finale, Denzel Washington’s acting and charisma carry this film enough to make a fairly entertaining installment to the franchise. The plot is the weakest part of this film, as it’s not only cliché, but a lot of it doesn’t really… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Despite the mediocre villain and the uninspiring plot, this film is still an emotional ride thanks to the character moments that pay off many plot points, some going all the way back to the first film. The basic plot is fairly straightforward, but with a few obstacles peppered-in plus… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A mildly entertaining film that feels like a bit of a throwback to late 90’s era action flicks. The pacing is little all over the place early on and it’s hard to see exactly where the plot is heading but once it gets on track things get pretty predictable.… Read More »