Movie Reviews

'Secret Headquarters' Movie Review

‘Secret Headquarters’ borrows too much from other superhero movies. A combination of ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Home Alone,’ the new Paramount+ superhero movie has some fun action but fails to create anything original.The movie begins in the past, with Jack (Wilson), his wife (Jessie Mueller), and young...

‘Dandelion’ finds its voice telling the story of a woman who seeks hers. Stars KiKi Layne and Thomas Doherty sizzle in this story of a singer/songwriter who struggles with her creative identity and being seen in the world.Opening in theaters on July 12th, ‘Dandelion’ is the latest drama from...

Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone headline eerie, funny ‘Kinds of Kindness’. Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons play multiple roles in ‘Kinds of Kindness,’ director Yorgos Lanthimos’ return to the absurdist horror of his early work.For his ninth feature film, ‘Kinds of Kindness,’ Greek director and...

‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ is a Noisy, Incoherent, Yet Entertaining Mess. Overstuffed and overamped, ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ still manages to eke out a few crowd-pleasing moments when it isn’t just being loud and nonsensical.No one was more surprised than us when we walked out of 2020’s ‘Bad...

'Oppenheimer' Movie Review

‘Oppenheimer’ is epic filmmaking at it’s finest. Director Christopher Nolan delivers a fascinating and compelling historical biopic with Oscar-worthy performances from Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr.Christopher Nolan has crafted another masterpiece with an epic historical biopic that is as...

'You Hurt My Feelings' Movie Review

‘You Hurt My Feelings’ explores truth and lies, honesty and encouragement in delightful comedy of manners. The latest collaboration between director Nicole Holofcener and lead Julia Louis-Dreyfus is another entertaining collection of neurotic characters focusing on their issues.In theaters May 26th,...

'Spirited' Movie Review

Music Saves ’Spirited’ from being just another ’Christmas Carol’ adaption. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s music is the real star of the movie, with Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds giving performances similar to their own public personas.The movie is yet another adaption of the Charles Dickens...

'Rosaline' Movie Review

Kaitlyn Dever leads an appealing cast in this spirited, witty romantic comedy that focuses on the other woman in Romeo’s life. Suddenly, all of Romeo’s time, affection, and perhaps most cuttingly, cringey love poetry is being directed towards the new love of his life, Rosaline seemingly now a passing...

'Till' Movie Review

‘Till’ tells an important story with a career-making lead but also suffers from trope use. Danielle Deadwyler is astonishing as the mother of a murdered son in this powerful true-life tale that sometimes loses its own way.Out now in theaters, ‘Till’ has a powerful, shocking and important story...

'Uncharted' Movie Review

Let's start with what is good about the movie. The film begins with an incredible action sequence featuring Holland falling out of a plane, which is actually just a preview of the full sequence that actually takes place in the third act. The filmmakers were wise to start the movie with part of that action...

‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ puts the franchise on ice once and for all. With too many characters, too little story for them to participate in, and too much reliance on the past, ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ leaves us cold.With all the throat-clearing and reintroductions of ‘Ghostbusters:...

'A Haunting in Venice' is a serviceable yet predictable adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel. Actor/director Kenneth Branagh delivers another solid performance as Hercule Poirot but the movie falters with a predictable outcome to the central mystery.

Two lesbians hit the road in Ethan Coen’s caper comedy ‘Drive-Away Dolls’. Ethan Coen’s solo directorial outing ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ is a throwback crime comedy centered on two mismatched lesbians that plays like Coen-lite.With the Coen brothers taking some time off from each other after more...

Martin Scorsese explores a dark history in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’. Reuniting Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro for the first time in years, director Martin Scorsese creates an historical epic of greed and racism.‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ is worth seeing for its tremendous performances...

‘Joy Ride’ is filled with raunchy jokes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a heartfelt story. Amidst the raunchy jokes about sex and drugs, ‘Joy Ride’ also serves up an emotional story about friendship and self discoveryBased on the red band trailer for ‘Joy Ride,’ one may go into this movie thinking...

'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' Movie Review

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ can only power up so far. Chris Pratt, Seth Rogen, Charlie Day and Jack Black are among the voice cast for a movie that will mostly only make younger viewers shout “wahoo!”In theaters now, ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ brings the world of the Nintendo icon to...

‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’ fails to replicate the fun of its predecessors. Steven Soderbergh returns to the series as director, but that fact plus Channing Tatum’s physical magnetism can’t save a script that doesn’t have fresh ideas.

'Roma' Movie Review

As a director, writer, producer -- and sometimes documentarian -- Alfonso Cuarón seems like he's been a fixture of the cinema for years. Indeed, it's surprising to realize he's only directed eight films since his 1991 debut, "Solo con Tu Pareja." This is possibly because his last three --"Harry Potter...

‘Jackpot!’ Sees Awkwafina and John Cena on the Run in a Satirical Action Comedy. Paul Feig’s latest movie blends laughs with stunts to fairly entertaining effect, anchored by solid work from its game stars. It’s still not quite a winner.On Prime Video on August 15th, ‘Jackpot!’ finds Paul...

‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Serves Up High-Octane Heavy Metal Action! Director George Miller triumphantly returns to the 'Mad Max' universe, while Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth both deliver career defining performances.Returning to the cinematic world he created, filmmaker George Miller once...

‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ is a Delightful Return for the Stop-Motion Duo. Aardman Animation –– and particular the characters’ creator Nick Park –– have lovingly crafted another funny, clever and emotional tale for the inventor and his dog.The new movie featuring Wallace and...

While predictable, 'The Watchers' is a satisfying and suspenseful thriller. Director Ishana Night Shyamalan's directorial debut is a satisfying yet predictable thriller that features a strong lead performance from Dakota Fanning.Director Ishana Night Shyamalan delivers a satisfying and entertaining supernatural...

‘The Tiger’s apprentice’ brings new flavor to a very basic storyline. Directed by Raman Hui alongside Paul Watling and Yong Duk Jhun, the new movie features the voices of Michelle Yeoh, Henry Golding and Brandon Soo Hoo.Launching on Paramount+ February 2nd, ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ represents...

'Beau Is Afraid' Movie Review

Beau Is Afraid’ on wide release now, represents filmmaker Ari Aster cashing in the creative credit he’s earned with the buzz and box office of horror movies ‘Hereditary’ and ‘Midsommar’ and taking a gigantic swing for the creative fences that will surely end up in the “love” or “hate”...

'Minions: The Rise of Gru' Movie Review

'Minions: The Rise of Gru' is a formulaic brand extension that will nonetheless please younger hardcore 'Despicable Me' fans. The little yellow creatures are back, though the film gives equal weight to the younger days of Steve Carell's wannabe supervillain.Aside from the language stew chattering of...

'Don't Look Up' Movie Review

Meryl Streep plays a female version of President Trump in an ‘Armageddon’ style-plot that mirrors the divisions in America created by the pandemic. Currently in theaters before streaming on Netflix on December 24th is the new comedy from director Adam McKay (‘The Big Short,’ ‘Vice’) called...

Kevin Smith’s ‘The 4:30 Movie’ is Both Sweet-Natured and Tacky. A semi-autographical coming-of-age teen flick, ‘The 4:30 Movie’ goes down easier and leaves a much less bitter taste than Kevin Smith’s other recent films.Opening in theaters September 20th is ‘The 4:30 Movie,’ written and...

‘Arthur the King’ goes the true story route with a cute dog and cliches. The Mark Wahlberg-starring movie is based on Mikael Lindnord’s memoir of adventure racing and meeting his canine buddy, but meanders more than it runs.In theaters on Friday, March 15th, ‘Arthur the King’ is the latest...

‘Gran Turismo’ offers a compelling based-on-truth racing story but still skids into cliches. Neill Blomkamp returns to bigger-budget filmmaking with this movie, which takes a unique approach to adapting a game.Opening in limited release in theaters on August 11th and wide on August 25th, ‘Gran...

'The Mule' Movie Review

A lot of aging actors try to persist with or recapture their youth, but Clint Eastwood isn't one of them.The actor-director's "Unforgiven" reflected on and eulogized a bygone way of life, era and genre 26 years ago, and his films since then have increasingly embraced both his own advancing years and...

‘Wicked’ Defies Gravity to Bring the Stage Musical to Screens With Resounding Success The first part of the adaptation of the wildly successful theatre production is itself a welcome translation to movie format and features stirring lead performances.Opening in theaters on November 22nd,...

Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali Star in thriller ‘Leave the World Behind’. Ethan Hawke and Kevin Bacon also star in the somewhat confused and not always satisfying mystery movie from ‘Mr. Robot’ creator Sam Esmail.Opening in select theaters on November 22nd before premiering December 8th on...

‘Blue Beetle’ showcases the journey of a young superhero and his family. 'Blue Beetle' is a solid film debut for DC's superhero, while Xolo Maridueña shines as Jaime Reyes and the movie highlights the importance of family and community.Making his DCU debut, ‘Blue Beetle’ is filled with action,...

'Widows' Movie Review

Heist movies are often compelling because of their mechanics -- the thrill (and spectacle) of watching crooks dismantle a system, outsmart the law and escape with their lives, and bounty, intact. Steve McQueen’s “Widows” offers a lot of superficial window dressing to make his heist unique -- the...

‘Pet Sematary: Bloodlines’ is a lifeless attempt to dig up more from Stephen King’s tale. Writer Lindsey Anderson Beer makes her directorial debut with this plodding, labored horror that only occasionally shows signs of invention.On Paramount+ October 6th, 'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines' aims to fill...

‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’ offers more family chaos, but doesn’t marry together. Nia Vardalos steps up to direct (as well as writing and starring as usual) in this third outing for the family franchise which, sadly, feels tired and nearly laugh-free.

'Plane' Movie Review

‘Plane,’ the new action-thriller from director Jean-François Richet, is scheduled to crash-land into theaters on January 13th. Gerard Butler stars as commercial pilot Brodie Torrance, who is traveling on New Year's Eve with a plane full of passengers, including FBI transport and accused murderer...

'Confess, Fletch' Movie Review

'Confess, Fletch' is an enjoyable and faithful adaptation. Jon Hamm perfectly embodies the title character in this adaption of Gregory Mcdonald's mystery novels, which is more faithful than the Chevy Chase moviesThe new movie, which opens in theaters, on digital, and on demand beginning September 16th,...

'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Movie Review

'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' is superhero horror at its best! Director Sam Raimi delivers a scary superhero movie that has fun exploring Marvel's multiverse. The movie begins with Dr. Stephen Strange (Cumberbatch) having a dream of helping a mysterious young girl escape from a demon....

'Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City' Movie Review

'Welcome to Raccoon City' is a serviceable zombie movie, but fans of the Resident Evil franchise will be disappointed. Let me start this by saying I am a huge fan of the Resident Evil game franchise. Like, nearly a decade of my life has been spent enjoying and digging through this series. I have sat...