3 out of 5 stars (Average) This review originally appeared on The Illuminerdi on September 17, 2021. Gerard Butler. Frank Grillo. The gruff-voiced titans of B-action movies finally come together in CopShop, a darkly comic action flick where Grillo is a man on the run and Butler an assassin looking to claim the price on… Continue Reading
Shang-Chi: A Marvelously Character-Driven Fantasy Epic
4 out of 5 stars (One of the best of its year) Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is everything I come to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for. It’s a smaller-scale story driven just as much by character emotions as it is awe-inspiring action that never lets its fantasy elements drown out the… Continue Reading
Candyman 2021: Well-Made Sequel Sinks its Hook In Tight
3 out of 5 stars (average) Nia DaCosta’s Candyman is one of the most ambitious horror movies you’ll see this year. A direct sequel to the 1992 film of the same name, DaCosta’s film goes for the jugular attempting to tackle several weighty themes while also giving audiences a satisfyingly scary gorefest. For me, Candyman… Continue Reading
Getting It: Sweet Romance Gracefully Navigates Tricky Territory
3 out of 5 stars (average) As much flack as it gets from mainstream critics, I’ve often found the romance genre to be a comforting one. Most of the time, you know two people will meet, sparks will fly, and they’ll end up together before the credits roll. What’s unique about Getting It is how… Continue Reading
Space Jam: A New Legacy: Self-Aware Sequel a Looney Delight
3 out of 5 stars (average) Space Jam: A New Legacy is a really fun family movie. Based on my audience, kids are going to go nuts for the slapstick antics of Bugs Bunny and friends, and grown Space Jam fans will have a blast too. It takes 20 minutes to rev up and the… Continue Reading
Black Widow: Sluggish Super Flick Saved by Cool Fights
3 out of 5 stars (Average) This review originally appeared on The Illuminerdi on June 29, 2021. The most memorable thing about Black Widow is how unmemorable it is. Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have clamored for a solo film about Scarlett Johansson’s Soviet superspy, so it’s a shame the final product is so… Continue Reading
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