2 out of 5 stars (has some good moments, but is overall bad) Good Boys is one of the most forgettable movies of the year. Like Booksmart, it attempts to combine the wild antics of its young heroes (in this case 6th grade boys) with a heartfelt message about friendship. Unfortunately, its central gag of… Continue Reading
Melissa McCarthy’s Newest a Decent Party Film
2.5 out of 5 stars (decent) Life of the Party may have the slightest plot I’ve seen in 2018, and I’m okay with that (seriously, An Extremely Goofy Movie had more narrative thrust than this). In a time when most big Hollywood releases are trying to cram “important messages” down our throats, Life of the… Continue Reading
“Out of the Shadows”: Half-Shelled Sequel Should Entertain Kids
2 out of 5 stars (has some good moments, but is overall bad) “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” is a surprising (if only minor) improvement over its 2014 predecessor. The tone is light, the turtles are more fun, and the characters frequently point out the ridiculousness of their situations (at one point,… Continue Reading
Crawl with “Ant”icipation To Marvel’s Newest Adventure
3.5 out of 5 stars (above average) On paper, Ant-Man sounds like a terrible idea for a movie. It’s about a guy who can shrink down to ant size to stop evil and communicate with the little insects to help him. Stan Lee tried to get an Ant Man movie made back in the late 80’s,… Continue Reading
This “Jurassic World” Has More Bite Then Expected, Despite Flaws
3 out 5 stars (average) I will never understand Hollywood’s seemingly immortal fascination with unnecessary reboots and sequels. Since 2010, reboots of popular franchises have been spewing out the back end during the summer months hoping to rekindle the spark gained from the originals. 80’s classics Robocop and A Nightmare on Elm Street were given… Continue Reading