Saying a film feels like it could’ve come out 15 years ago can either be a compliment or insult; here, it’s the former. “IF” follows a young girl (Cailey Fleming) who, with the help of her neighbor (Ryan Reynolds), sets out to reunite a group of imaginary friends (led by the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge,… Continue reading ‘IF’ Review: A Cute and Charming Family Throwback
Sometimes having hot actors and a $130 million budget isn’t enough… “The Fall Guy” follows a career stuntman (Ryan Gosling) who sets out to locate the missing star of the movie he is shooting, which is being directed by his ex-girlfriend (Emily Blunt). Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Winston Duke, Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer, and Stephanie Hsu also star, as… Continue reading ‘The Fall Guy’ Review: Despite Big Stars and Bigger Stunts, Things Here Fall Flat
A director getting a $100 million budget to produce a three-hour adult drama with an ensemble cast? Yeah, I’m thinking movies are back! (and of course I saw this as part of the Barbenheimer double feature) “Oppenheimer” follows the titular theoretical physicist who was pivotal in developing the first nuclear weapon during World War II. Cillian… Continue reading ‘Oppenheimer’ Review: Christopher Nolan Returns to Theaters With a Bang
Theaters are BACK, baby! “A Quiet Place Part II” is the sequel to the 2018 sleeper hit, again written and directed by John Krasinski. The film follows a woman and her children (Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, and Noah Jupe) once more having to navigate a world where aliens are hunting them based on sound; Cillian… Continue reading ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Review: A Rare Sequel That Matches the Original
Jim Carrey’s 1994 is usually accepted as the hottest year an actor has ever as he starred in “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” “The Mask” and “Dumb and Dumber.” I’d be willing to bet that history will look upon Josh Brolin’s 2018, between “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Deadpool 2” and now this, with equal amounts of praise.… Continue reading ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’ is Bleaker, More Grim and Not as Good
I’m excited to see which comedian takes up directing a horror/thriller film next, because it’s worked out so far for Jordan Peele and John Krasinski… “A Quiet Place” stars John Krasinski and his real-life wife Emily Blunt as parents who must quietly survive in a world where aliens that hunt off sound have invaded. Millicent… Continue reading ‘A Quiet Place’ is a Thrilling Little Horror Film
If this film is good for anything, it’s reaffirming my desire to not visit Mexico anytime soon. “Sicario” stars Emily Blunt as an ambitious FBI agent who gets involved with a government task force (led by Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro) in an effort to bring down a Mexican drug lord. “Prisoners” director Denis… Continue reading ‘Sicario’ Offers Uneasy, Intense Thrills
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