DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Delivers More than Simple Action and Spectacle
It isn’t often that a sequel to a loose remake of an original property turns out well – in fact, …Read the Rest
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VENUS IN FUR Features Exceptional Performances
Apparently, Roman Polanski can’t get enough of the theatre. Following Carnage just two years ago, the director has adapted yet …Read the Rest
SNOWPIERCER Is a Wild and Thought-Provoking Thrill Ride
Frankly, the new action picture Snowpiercer isn’t quite like anything in recent memory. It won’t be for everyone and it …Read the Rest
Earth to Echo Patches together Other Great Kid’s movies to make a Mediocre one
My plan to establish my review of Earth to Echo as different from other subjective rants is to make sure …Read the Rest
DELIVER US FROM EVIL Strains Spooky Suspension of Disbelief
Frankly, it’s unwise for films with over-the-top elements to be advertised as “inspired by actual accounts” or “inspired by a …Read the Rest
TRANSFORMERS 4: AGE OF EXTINCTION- No one seems to Care
“I too have a saying: I don’t care” – Lockdown- the Robot Bad Guy This is my favorite line of …Read the Rest
THE ROVER Is Easier To Admire Than Enjoy
First things first – The Rover is an impeccably performed, existential, post-apocalyptic drama with Western overtones. It’s also a somber, …Read the Rest
JERSEY BOYS Limps from Stage to Screen
There are just two moments in “Jersey Boys” that are worth talking about. The first one finds our fake Frankie …Read the Rest
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 is Amazing but a bit Heavy for the Wee Ones
Truth be told, I’m a big sucker for the first Dragon movie. While that film featured some stunning animation and …Read the Rest
22 JUMP STREET Supplies More Than the Required Laughs
21 Jump Street was a surprise comedy hit that ably matched crude gags with engaging characters. Arriving a mere two …Read the Rest