They should probably stop turning TV shows into movies. “Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland” is the continuation of the cancelled television series, “Blue Mountain State,” and follows now-NFL number one pick Thad Castle (Alan Ritchson) as he funds the biggest party of all-time in order to save his old college party house. Darin… Continue reading ‘Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland’ is Average Fan Service
Two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro and two-time MTV Movie Award for Best Shirtless Performance winner Zac Efron together for a road trip. Literally the film every human has been clamoring for since Efron burst onto the scene in 2006. “Dirty Grandpa” stars De Niro and Efron as a grandfather and grandson (I’ll let… Continue reading ‘Dirty Grandpa’ a Middling Comedy
The moment I got into my car I started playing N.W.A. in order to cleanse Ice Cube’s sins from being in this movie. “Ride Along 2” is the brilliantly titled sequel to 2014’s “Ride Along,” and features Kevin Hart and Ice Cube returning as “Kevin Hart and Ice Cube as cops” brothers-in-law. This time around… Continue reading ‘Ride Along 2’ an Unfunny Snooze of a Trip
A Michael Bay movie in January. This could get very ugly very quick… “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” is the true story of six members of a security team who fought to defend the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi during the September 2012 attack. James Badge Dale, John Krasinski, and Max Martini star… Continue reading ’13 Hours’ A Genuine, Albeit Not Good Enough, Attempt from Bay
They say lightning doesn’t strike twice, and Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg have gone through lengths to prove this. “Daddy’s Home” stars Ferrell as a stepdad who must win the affections of his two stepkids when their estranged biological father (Wahlberg) shows up. Linda Cardellini and Hannibal Buress also star as Sean Anders directs. Will… Continue reading ‘Daddy’s Home’ Lazy Effort by All Involved
I think this is it. I think Leo will finally get his Oscar. “The Revenant” stars Leonardo DiCaprio as 1820’s frontiersman Hugh Glass, who after being mauled by a grizzly bear is abandoned by his fur trading company (Tom Hardy and Will Poulter). Glass then sets out on a path of revenge against the men… Continue reading Visuals, DiCaprio Make ‘Revenant’ The Year’s Best
Nothing says “holiday season” like over-the-top blood and f-bombs. “The Hateful Eight” is, ironically, the eighth feature film from writer-director Quentin Tarantino. When eight strangers (Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins, Demián Bichir, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen and Bruce Dern) get trapped in a lodge during a blizzard in post-Civil War… Continue reading ‘Hateful Eight’ Ain’t That Great
Well…it’s going to be awkward watching my next NFL game… Based on a true story, “Concussion” stars Will Smith as Dr. Bennet Omalu, the forensic pathologist who fought against the National Football League from suppressing his research on the brain damage suffered by football players. Albert Brooks and Alec Baldwin co-star as Peter Landesman writes… Continue reading Smith, ‘Concussion’ Let Down By Script
Well…this is a bit depressing. “The Big Short” follows four stock traders (Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt) who successfully predicted the housing bubble crisis of 2007 and bet against the banks. Adam McKay directs and co-writes. I was looking forward to this movie because I loved the cast and it looked… Continue reading ‘The Big Short’ Wastes an Amazing Cast
There isn’t a review in the world that will change your thoughts on whether or not you plan on seeing “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” but let’s give this thing a whirl anyway. The first film of a new trilogy and the seventh overall, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” picks up 30 years after the… Continue reading ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ a Thrilling If Not Familiar Adventure
