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 An entertaining superhero-action-comedy that succeeds by using the formula of misfits coming together to become something great, and also by having just enough heart to add emotional investment. The plot is surprisingly simple, even if it takes a couple mild detours to get there. (It’s also not too different… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Despite some strong action sequences and a solid performance by Anthony Mackie, a lackluster story keeps this film from ever really getting into gear. On paper, the story should work much better than it does. (Granted, the entire thing feels more like the sequel to “The Incredible Hulk” that… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A bland film that stars with potential until it quickly gets bogged down by a silly origin story, which is followed by the main plot which is full of characters you struggle to care about, cheesy villains, and so-so action sequences. The movie starts off strong as it introduces… Read More »
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 Despite a chaotic start, a feeling of multiverse burnout, and villains feeling like a bit of an afterthought, this film has plenty of fun moments and just enough heart to make it a solid ride. The basic story, despite some big plot holes, is relatively simple. (And it also… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Even with coming into this movie with low expectations, I still found myself bored, confused and a little insulted by Sony’s latest attempt to mine their Spider-Man movie franchise for all its worth. There isn’t much to the plot outside of what the trailers show. There’s a bit of… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Attempting to work as a follow-up to “Captain Marvel,” “Ms. Marvel” and “WandaVision” while still telling its own story, “The Marvels” is a mostly fun film thanks to some fun character dynamics and decent action sequences. The plot is mostly so-so and does just enough to propel things along.… Read More »
Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube Clocking in at over two-hours long, this sequel is filled with story, character moments and great audio and visual. While it doesn’t feel as groundbreaking as the first film and ends with a big cliffhanger, the film is still captivating through the entire runtime. The plot works despite remaining… 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 »