ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL Looks Great, But Lacks a Compelling Story
If you read Japanese manga, then you might be familiar with the story of the latest sci-fi epic to hit …Read the Rest
Category Archives: Movie Reviews
ISN’T IT ROMANTIC Pokes Fun at Genre Clichés
theaters. Isn’t It Romantic tries to provide a few new wrinkles to the formula with a lead character who hates …Read the Rest
OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS 2019: ANIMATION Will Entertain All
This program opens in San Diego at the Ken Cinema on Friday, February 8th. In addition to the Live Action …Read the Rest
OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS 2019: LIVE ACTION Contains Serious, Somber and Potent Works
This program opens in San Diego at the Ken Cinema on Friday, February 8th. If you’re involved in any kind …Read the Rest
THE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART Doesn’t Quite Fit Together
Five years ago, The Lego Movie was released to unexpected acclaim and success, a surprising feat for a motion picture …Read the Rest
MISS BALA Softens Its Story’s Rough Edges and Loses Its Impact
It’s probably not the best of signs when a critic begins a review stating that sometimes the best of intentions …Read the Rest
COLD WAR is Stunningly Beautiful
In case you’ve never seen a Polish film before, let me warn you… they can be sad, downcast and quite …Read the Rest
THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING Delivers a Bit of Magic
January is often a month for misfit films that, for one reason or another, studios don’t have a lot of …Read the Rest
GLASS is Cracked, But Contains an Oddly Intriguing Brew
In recent years, we’ve become accustomed to a deluge of superhero films from the likes of Marvel and DC. And …Read the Rest
THE UPSIDE Features Charismatic Stars Delivering Less-Than-Stellar Material
This week sees the release of the comedy/drama The Upside. For those who don’t know, it’s actually a remake of …Read the Rest