So by now we’ve all seen “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” or at least should have if you’re reading this. If you haven’t seen the film you either (A) don’t care about spoilers or (B) don’t read article titles. In either case, stop reading if you don’t want anything ruined about the film. Still… Continue reading ‘Batman v Superman’ Spoiler Talk
This movie sat unreleased for four years. After watching it, it’s painfully obvious why. “Get a Job” follows several recent college grads and one middle-aged man as they venture out into the world of unemployment and interviews. That’s really the best I can do giving a plot summary for this film, the thing is an… Continue reading ‘Get a Job’ Wastes Amazing Cast
My childhood wasn’t ruined, so I guess in the grand scheme of things I can mark this down as a W. “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is the sequel to “Man of Steel” and the first time the titular heroes have shared a movie screen. Henry Cavill returns as Superman while Ben Affleck takes… Continue reading ‘Batman v Superman’ Is No Masterpiece but It’s Still Fun
Let’s try something new. Instead of a normally constructed review, I’m going to list all the thoughts that came to my mind while watching “The Perfect Match.” The plot follows a career womanizer (Terrence J) who in order to win a bet with his friends (Donald Faison and Robert Christopher Riley), he must date one… Continue reading Everything I Thought While Watching ‘The Perfect Match’
Mark this one down as a sequel that is leagues above the original. “10 Cloverfield Lane” is a kinda, sorta, not-really-but-still sequel to 2008’s “Cloverfield,” a found footage movie that is still being debated among people today whether it is brilliant or awful (it’s awful). Instead of being a found footage monster movie, “10 Cloverfield… Continue reading ’10 Cloverfield Lane’ a Tense, Fresh Thriller
The guy sitting next to me in the theater wearing the hunting hat kept pumping his fist at every headshot and said “hell yeah” at least three times, so that should be all you need to know about this film. “London Has Fallen” is the sequel to the 2013 surprise semi-hit “Olympus Has Fallen.” If… Continue reading ‘London Has Fallen’ a Passable Action Flick
There is a world of difference between potential and reality, and films are no different. “Risen” tells the tale of a Roman solider (Joseph Fiennes) who is tasked with leading an investigation to find the body of Jesus (Cliff Curtis) after his crucifixion and alleged resurrection. Kevin Reynolds directs. The premise of “Risen” had a… Continue reading ‘Risen’ an Example of the Book Being Better
Maybe studios should listen to fans more often. “Deadpool” stars Ryan Reynolds as the titular superhero (well, antihero), who after being the subject of an experiment that gives him superhuman abilities, sets out on a path of revenge against the man who almost ruined his life (Ed Skrein). Morena Baccarin, T. J. Miller, and Gina… Continue reading ‘Deadpool’ a Simple but Gleefully Vulgar Superhero Tale
The only thing I love more than movies are movies about movies. “Hail, Caesar!” follows the day in the life of Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin), a 1950s Hollywood “fixer” who must deal with the issues created by the actors of his studio. George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Scarlett Johansson, Frances McDormand, and Channing Tatum… Continue reading ‘Hail, Caesar!’ a Fun Love Letter to Movies
Well if “Titanic” didn’t make me want to never work on a boat, this sure did. “The Finest Hours” stars Chris Pine (I guess they should’ve called the movie “The *Pinest* Hours,” huh? [clears throat]) as Bernie Webber, who in 1952 set out on an improbable rescue mission to save the crew of an oil… Continue reading ‘The Finest Hours’ a Fine But Forgettable Rescue Film
