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
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AQUAMAN Has a Few Moments But is Mostly Soggy
Back in the 90s, a movie featuring a comic villain parodying over-the-top action and spy movies requested, “…sharks with frickin’ …Read the Rest
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Displays Zip and Humor
Audiences have certainly gotten a lot of Spider-Man over the past 15 years, including a film franchise, a rebooted franchise, …Read the Rest
THE MEG Delivers Fun Summer Chum
A word of warning… this reviewer has liked a surprising number of movies featuring killer sea life. I’m not one …Read the Rest
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT Succeeds… as Long as Its Characters are Throwing Haymakers
Now six movies into this action franchise, actor Tom Cruise appears to show no signs of slowing down. Mission: Impossible …Read the Rest
JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM Offers A Few Thrills, But Doesn’t Compare With Its Predecessor
The latest film in this hugely popular franchise is said to be part of a trilogy. After viewing Jurassic World: …Read the Rest
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Succeeds Courtesy of Its Distinctive Characters
Much like the Marvel comic universe, it has gotten to the point where we can now expect a new Star …Read the Rest
RAMPAGE Can’t Find the Right Tone
It appears that adapting video games to feature film may be one of the trickiest tasks there is. After decades …Read the Rest
READY PLAYER ONE Has Fun Moments, But Feels Hollow
Maybe I’m getting old. Or perhaps I’m just in a grouchy mood this week. Ready Player One is a fantasy …Read the Rest
A WRINKLE IN TIME Lacks a Sense of Excitement
The 1962 book, A Wrinkle in Time, was one that completely passed me by growing up. However, it has developed …Read the Rest