Pixar really saw they canceled the “Call Me By Your Name” sequel and said, “fine, I’ll do it myself.” “Luca” is the latest effort from Disney-Pixar and follows two young sea monsters (Jacob Tremblay and Jack Dylan Grazer) who have the ability to turn into humans while on land, and enter a race in order… Continue reading ‘Luca’ Review: A Warm and Simple Pixar Adventure
I guess there’s something ironic about Kevin Hart starring in a film about maturing while also attempting to branch out into new acting territories. “Fatherhood” stars Kevin Hart as a new father as he struggles to raise his daughter (Melody Hurd) after the sudden death of his wife. Alfre Woodard, Lil Rel Howery, DeWanda Wise,… Continue reading ‘Fatherhood’ Review: A Welcome (Semi) Serious Turn from Kevin Hart
Ever see a film is getting a sequel and you just think, why? “Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard” is a sequel to the 2017 film “The Hitman’s Bodyguard,” an enjoyable-enough action-comedy. Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek, and Ryan Reynolds reprise their titular roles (respectively) as the trio sets out to stop a madman (Antonio Banderas) from launching… Continue reading ‘Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Review: A Tired, Lazy Sequel
If anything is going to bring back the theater experience, it’s this film. “In the Heights” is based on the stage play by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and follows a young man (Anthony Ramos) in Washington Heights, New York City as he goes about his life among his community. Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz,… Continue reading ‘In the Heights’ Review: A (Slightly Overlong) Film Custom-Made for Theaters
For a blockbuster film that was shot with the intent of being released into theaters, this is one of the most straight-to-streaming-looking films I’ve ever seen. “Infinite” stars Mark Wahlberg as a man diagnosed with schizophrenia, only to realize he is actually seeing memories of his past lives and must join a secret organization in… Continue reading ‘Infinite’ Review: A Baffling Waste of Time and Talent
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
I really think I like these live-action Disney remakes more when they add onto the original stories and aren’t just shot-for-shot remakes like “The Lion King.” “Cruella” is the origin story for the “101 Dalmatians” villain, with Emma Stone in the titular role as the criminal mastermind obsessed with fashion. Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul… Continue reading ‘Cruella’ Review: Great Performances, Soundtrack, and Costumes Steal the Show
Is there a more hot-and-cold director in Hollywood than Zack Snyder? “Army of the Dead” follows a group of mercenaries (led by Dave Bautista, Omari Hardwick, and Ana de la Reguera) who are hired to retrieve $200 million from a Las Vegas casino after the city has become overrun with zombies. Zack Snyder directs a… Continue reading ‘Army of the Dead’ Review: Big on Dumb, Low on Fun
You know the saying: if at first you don’t succeed, try eight more times. “Spiral: From the Book of Saw” is the latest installment of the popular “Saw” franchise, and follows a detective (Chris Rock) and his young partner (Max Minghella) who investigate a series of police officer murders that resemble the Jigsaw killings from… Continue reading ‘Spiral’ Review: Nothing You Haven’t Seen Before
The past year has been full of a lot of upsetting things, so it’s good to see a film that looked rough turn out not only good, but respectful of a series that is important to me. “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run” is the third feature film about the titular undersea sponge, and… Continue reading ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run’ Review: A Zany, Colorful Trip That Should Amuse All Intended Parties
The Reel Deal 