Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” featuring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, reimagines Mary Shelley’s classic with a visually stunning narrative rich in detail. While it has a few pacing issues, the film showcases emotional performances, particularly Elordi’s duality as the Creature. Though not del Toro’s best, it promises engaging revisits.
Kind of crazy to think about it, but Daniel Craig’s tenure as James Bond (2006-2021) lasted longer than Robert Downey Jr.’s as Iron Man (2008-2019). “No Time to Die” is the 25th installment in the long-running James Bond franchise, and features Daniel Craig in his fifth and final outing as the titular spy, this time… Continue reading ‘No Time to Die’ Review: Latest James Bond Film Is Very Much a Mixed Bag
This marks the second film to premiere at the Venice Film Festival to have a great director, talented writing team and a cast headed by Matt Damon to end up falling flat on its face. “Downsizing” stars Matt Damon and Kristen Wiig as a couple who decide to undergo a medical procedure that will shrink… Continue reading It May be About Small People, but ‘Downsizing’ is One Big Disappointment
I really should learn to stop getting excited for things; it only leads to heartbreak. “Spectre” is the 24th and latest entry into the 007 franchise, with Daniel Craig returning for his fourth (and possibly final) portrayal of James Bond. This time around Bond must track down the head of a secret criminal syndicate (Christoph… Continue reading Bond Is Back, But He’s Been Better
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