It’s a Batman movie, so obviously it’s an instant 10/10. Thanks for coming, drive home safe. Ugh. Fine, I’ll be objective. “The Lego Batman Movie” is a spin-off of the character “introduced” in “The Lego Movie,” again voiced by Will Arnett. This time around Batman must stop the Joker… Continue reading ‘The Lego Batman Movie’ a Well-Constructed Animated Romp
It’s a lot to ask lightning to strike in the same bottle twice… “John Wick: Chapter 2” is the sequel to the 2014 surprise-hit-turned-cult-classic “John Wick” and features Keanu Reeves returning to the titular role of a hitman who just can’t seem to stay retired. Common, Laurence Fishburne, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ruby Rose, John Leguizamo and… Continue reading ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ Shoots Itself in the Foot
2016 was the biggest year in the history of the box office, grossing a total of $11.37 billion (and counting, with “Rogue One” likely to cross the $1B mark in the next week of so). 2017 will likely beat that number, with films like “Fast and Furious 8” (sorry, “The Fate of the Furious”) and… Continue reading 2017 Box Office Predictions
The title of this sequel is “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” and after seeing it I wish Tom Cruise didn’t go back to this franchise… “Never Go Back” is a sequel to the 2012 film “Jack Reacher” and features Cruise returning to the title role. This time, Reacher must go on-the-run with an Army Major… Continue reading Contrived ‘Jack Reacher’ Sequel Wastes Cruise
This was hands-down the longest, most grueling 89 minutes I have ever spent in a movie theater. “Blair Witch” is the third installment of the franchise of the same name and follows a group of friends who set out to visit the woods where the first film took place. James Allen McCune, Callie Hernandez, Brandon… Continue reading The Boring, Unintelligent ‘Blair Witch’ Is One of Worst Horror Films Ever Made
Hahahahahahahahahah… [exhales] ok. Let’s do this. “Independence Day: Resurgence” is the sequel to 1996’s “Independence Day,” a film that exploded in popularity and has come to define pretty much everything about 90s action films and the summer blockbuster in general. The plot of this movie is: the aliens come back. That’s truly all that is… Continue reading ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ Is Laughably Atrocious
When Tyler Perry is the best part of your movie, the alarm started going off a long time ago. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” (the longest, most unnecessary title of all-time) is the sequel to the 2014 films about everyone’s favorite pubescent modified warrior reptiles. This time around the gang must stop… Continue reading ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shell’: What the Shell Did I Just Watch?
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
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
The Reel Deal 