THE LEGEND OF TARZAN Has Its Flaws, But Adds Some Interesting Elements
It seems like Warner Brothers’ expensive attempt to reboot the Edgar Rice Burroughs character of Tarzan hasn’t been getting a …Read the Rest
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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS is Chaotic and Unmemorable
The summer movie season has begun, so get ready for a barrage of sequels. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of …Read the Rest
ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Offers a Modest Improvement on Its Predecessor
Expectations are a funny thing. As a critic, we always try our best to come in without any preconceived notions …Read the Rest
CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Features Some Exceptional Action
Well, we’re now 13 films into the “Marvel Cinematic Universe.” Under the circumstances, things appear to be going quite well. …Read the Rest
THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR Is Chilly, Unmemorable and Unmoving
I’m not entirely sure that anyone was clamoring for it, but this week we’re receiving yet another sequel. The follow-up …Read the Rest
LONDON HAS FALLEN Ruins Any Thrills With Its Nasty Undercurrent
I enjoy big goofy action movies as much as anyone. In fact, I grew up with Schwarzenegger and Stallone shoot …Read the Rest
SPECTRE Brings Back the Old-Fashioned Bond Formula
I’m a huge James Bond fan, so I’ll admit to being biased as far as entries in this spy series …Read the Rest
EVEREST Has Spectacle But Lacks Focus
Note: This movie opens exclusively in IMAX theaters this Friday and expands to regular wide release on Friday, September 25th. …Read the Rest
MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS Is Slick and Efficient, But Unexceptional
First things first – there are no mazes in Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, although there is plenty of running. …Read the Rest
ANT-MAN Succeeds, But Also Suffers From a Few Tics
Well, comic book enthusiasts, yet another Marvel Universe character has made the leap to the big screen. The superhero developed …Read the Rest