2 out of 5 stars (has some good moments, but is overall bad) I wanted to love Freaky. Released by Blumhouse Pictures and helmed by the director of the enormously fun Happy Death Day franchise, it’s being pitched as a slasher film mixed with a wacky body-swap comedy a la Freaky Friday (likely the origin… 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
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
Jexi: Poorly-Directed Misfire Should Be Left in the Trashbin
1 out of 5 stars (the worst of the year) Note: If you suffer from motion sickness, Jexi’s camerawork may cause a reaction. I recommend the Gravity Falls episode Soos & the Real Girl (available in parts on YouTube) if you want to see Jexi’s premise done well. Jexi shouldn’t be this bad. Written and… Continue Reading
These Good Boys Need a Timeout, And a Stronger Script
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
Toy Story 4: Emotional Finale Will Leave Fans in Tears of Joy
5 out of 5 stars (Classic) I didn’t want a Toy Story 4. The series was a nearly perfect trilogy, and Pixar’s new crop of sequels had been solid but slightly disappointing. Each of them missed what we had loved about the original films, relying more on nostalgia than strong scripts. Thankfully, Toy Story 4… Continue Reading
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