Hollywood is quickly becoming Jonathan Majors’ world, and we’re just living in it. “Creed III” is the ninth installment of the famed “Rocky” franchise, and features Michael B. Jordan returning to the titular role of Adonis Creed, the son of Apollo. In the film, Creed, now retired from boxing, must deal with the sins of… Continue reading ‘Creed III’ Review: ‘Rocky’ Franchise Still Packs a Punch
They say lightning never strikes the same place twice, but surely if anyone can buck that trend it’s the God of Thunder… right? “Thor: Love and Thunder” is the fourth film of the “Thor” franchise and the 29th in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (fatigued yet?). Chris Hemsworth reprises the titular role, alongside Christian Bale, Tessa… Continue reading ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Review: A Thunderous Disappointment
And the summer of sequalitis duds continues. “Men in Black: International” is the fourth film of the alien-fighting franchise that started with Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith in 1997. This time around Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson take the reins while F. Gary Gray takes over directing duties from Barry Sonnenfeld. In the film,… Continue reading If I Called This Review ‘Meh in Black’ It Would Still Be Funnier Than Any Joke in ‘MiB: International’
In some ways, this feels like “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” in that this film contains both the highest highs and the lowest lows of the franchise. “Avengers: Endgame” is the follow-up to 2018’s “Infinity War” and is the 22nd film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which began 11 years ago with “Iron Man.” The… Continue reading ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Takes Some Risks that Don’t Pay Off, but There’s Still a Lot to Love
“Creed II” is the follow-up to the 2015 hit “Creed” and the eighth installment of the “Rocky” franchise. It follows Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) as he becomes the World Heavyweight Champion and is challenged by the Ivan Drago, the son of the man who killed his father Apollo Creed in the ring more than… Continue reading ‘Creed II’ Lacks the Punch and Swagger of the First Film
For what it’s worth, this is the best of both the “Thor” trilogy and the recent Marvel entries. “Thor: Ragnarok” is the 17th installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and features the God of Thunder Thor (Chris Hemsworth) needing to team up with his half-brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston), the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and a scavenger… Continue reading ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ is Solid Marvel Entertainment
It’s OK, Michael B. Jordan. All is forgiven for “Fantastic Four.” “Creed” is the seventh installment in the “Rocky” franchise and the first since 2006’s “Rocky Balboa.” The film follows Apollo Creed’s illegitimate son (Jordan) as he attempts to come out of the shadow his father left behind. In order to be taken seriously as… Continue reading Emotionally Powerful ‘Creed’ One of Year’s Best
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