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
Tag Archives: fantasy
A QUIET PLACE Delivers Strong Performances and a Few Gasps
An excellent cast can sometimes be the difference between a project that doesn’t suspend disbelief or come together well and …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
ANNIHILATION Leads Viewers Out on a Bizarre Sci-fi Trip
A word of warning about the new sci-fi thriller Annihilation… if you’re expecting a straight-forward narrative adventure, you’re probably not …Read the Rest
MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH CURE Emphasizes Action Over Its Characters
Another Young Adult book-to-film series is set to come to a close this week with Maze Runner: The Death Cure. …Read the Rest
THE GREAT WALL Has Too Many Cracks in Its Foundation
Oh well, at least it looks good. Unfortunately, that’s about the only positive that can really be said about this …Read the Rest
The Creatures of FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM Steal the Show
Five years was all it took. The Harry Potter franchise was one of the biggest in cinematic history, breaking box …Read the Rest
DOCTOR STRANGE Is Weird Enough To Make It a Trip Worth Taking
Frankly, the latest flick in the unending series of Marvel Studios superheroes has no business working at all. Doctor Strange …Read the Rest
WARCRAFT is Both Baffling and Beautiful
Well, at least it isn’t a sequel. In a summer full of follow-ups, the latest Hollywood blockbuster takes a different …Read the Rest