2.5 out of 5 stars (Decent) Note: This was part of my “Making of a Movie Geek” project from when I was 15 years old. Please click the link to read up on this project. Thoughts: The Breakfast Club has grown on me over time. While I hadn’t yet experienced high school when I first… Continue Reading
Birds of Prey (And the Underused Potential of One DC Movie)
2.5 out of 5 stars (Decent) Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is an R-rated cartoon disguised as a superhero movie. Colorful visuals, acidic humor, and energetic action pervade every frame, confidently carried by a rockin soundtrack and dedicated performances from Margot Robbie and Ewan McGregor. Sadly, an underdeveloped supporting… Continue Reading
Frozen II: Bleak Sequel Will Leave Audiences Cold
2.4 out of 5 stars (Almost Decent) Frozen II is one of the most disappointing movies of the year. Its story is unfocused, its songs are forgettable and over-produced, and the ever-shifting tone prevents you from fully engaging with it. However, the animation is once again beautiful, some individual scenes hint at what could have… Continue Reading
Charlie’s Angels: Well-Cast Comedy is Clever, Fun And Empowering
3 out of 5 stars (average) The trailers for Charlie’s Angels are misrepresenting it. Watching the trailer, you get the impression that it will be yet another self-congratulatory continuation (not a reboot) with a minimal plot that revels in its perceived greatness. Thankfully, the movie itself is none of those things, updating its source material… Continue Reading
Hustlers: Initially Titillating Drama Can’t Seal the Deal
2.5 out of 5 stars (decent) Hustlers wants desperately to be Goodfellas for women. It’s a fact-based story about a group of people who use their knowledge of a dirty profession to manipulate their customers and rise to power that has style, wall to wall music, and a career-best performance by Jennifer Lopez. The key… Continue Reading
Pitch Perfect 3: Third Installment an Aca-tastrophe Worth Seeing
2 out of 5 stars (has some good moments, but is overall bad) Pitch Perfect 3 is the third installment in the musical comedy series about a cappella and the bonds of sisterhood. If you enjoyed the other two and want one last hurrah with the Bellas, then you should embrace your inner completionist and… Continue Reading