A solid action film that goes on just a bit too long and isn’t always as clever as it thinks it is. This movie absolutely delivers on the promise of great action sequences. Car chases, helicopter chases and hand to hand fights are thrilling to watch. Everything is well-shot and it’s clear to see what’s… Read More »
Despite a fantastic acting job by Denzel Washington and brutal action sequences, the mediocre plot and slow pacing make this movie fairly forgettable. Denzel puts on a strong performance. Whether he’s being charming or a stone-faced killer, he’s totally believable. Unfortunately, the rest of the film doesn’t deliver. The plot is predictable, and it’s easy… Read More »
Watching an action movie taking place in a flaming skyscraper and starring Dwayne Johnson, I wasn’t expecting an Oscar-caliber film, however, I didn’t expect to be so bored. This film heavily borrows from the playbook of “Diehard,” but lacks the interesting characters and clever action sequences. Dwayne Johnson has more than just his massive muscles… 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 mediocre sequel to “Jurassic World,” that offers nothing too original to the recently-revived franchise. The plot is pretty weak. It uses fairly cliché means to get out heroes to Jurassic World, and then takes an underwhelming turn once things shift back to the mainland. Escaping an erupting volcano on an island full of dinosaurs… Read More »
With awesome action sequences and likable characters, “Incredibles 2” is still plenty of fun, despite the recycled plot and cliché role reversal. Just like the first film, the Parr family is the heart of the story. Like last time, they are relatable, and are brought to life with strong voice acting. It’s cartoony when it… 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 entertaining film that lacks substance and gets by with loads of fan service. For the most part, this is a fun heist film, which actually had multiple heists. Everything moves fairly briskly, but there’s enough time for the characters to breathe and get fleshed-out a bit. The first two major action sequences are a… Read More »
Still funny and outrageous, “Deadpool 2” somehow manages to feel like the standard superhero adventure. This film doesn’t follow the path you would expect. Although we do get another opening sequence that leads to a flashback, the story takes a shocking turn early on. After that, we settle in for the jokes and fourth wall… Read More »
For my spoiler review on YouTube, click here A visually stunning action film, that must overcome some jarring tonal shifts, to deliver a nail-biting finale. That biggest pro, and con, of this movie is that there is always a lot going on. At any given point, story is unfolding in three or four different locations… Read More »