3 out of 5 stars (average) Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood is the newest film from Quentin Tarantino, and it’s unlike any of his others. He isn’t exploring any deep themes, giving us nuanced characters, or making a statement about old Hollywood. With this film Tarantino has gotten many of his previous collaborators together… Continue Reading
Lion King 2019: The King Has Returned in Darker, Photorealistic Remake
4.5 out of 5 stars (one of the best of the year) The original Lion King changed the game for Disney with its Shakespearean-inspired story, beautiful animation, and catchy songs that are still loved today. So naturally, Disney chose to remake it using photorealistic animation (Meaning the lions and environments look like real lions and environments). … Continue Reading
Spider-Man: Far From Home: Flawed but Ambitious Sequel Swings High
4 out of 5 stars for Spidey fans, 3 out of 5 for nonfans. Spider-Man: Far From Home is one of the most bizarre superhero movies I’ve ever seen. The action is bigger, the plot is zanier, but it lacks the heart and subtlety of its predecessor. While the first half suffers from pacing issues,… Continue Reading
House With a Clock In Its Walls: Eli Roth Fantasy Lacks Magic
1.5 out of 5 stars (one of the worst of the year) Watching The House With a Clock in its Walls is like being on a massive sugar high: It’s way too fast, very confusing, and eventually causes you as a viewer to crash and fight falling asleep. Why horror director Eli Roth and Supernatural… Continue Reading
Happytime Murders: Mismarketed Puppet Film a Decent Crime Drama, With Raunch
3 out of 5 stars (Average) The Hapytime Murders is by far the most heavily mismarketed film of 2018. Advertised as a wild and raunchy comedy, the film is actually a decent crime drama with raunchy humor that showcases that puppets can do far more in movies than sing to your kids. However, people who… Continue Reading
Dwayne Johnson’s Newest Will Leave Audiences in a Rampage
1.5 out 5 stars (one of the worst I’ve seen this year) Rampage is one of the most bizarrely terrible movies I’ve seen this year. Taking its “story” from the always successful-source of a video game, this film collapses on impact due to insultingly underdeveloped characters, less-than-half-baked ideas, and a cast full of people who… Continue Reading