2.5 out of 5 stars (decent) There’s a lot riding on the success of Tenet. After multiple pushbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic and writer-director Christopher Nolan’s insistence that it be seen in theaters, many were proclaiming Tenet would bring everyone back to the movies again. I’m sad to say that not only does Tenet… Continue Reading
Widows: Overstuffed Heist Film Has Decent Action, Not Much Else
2.5 out of 5 stars (decent) Widows has all the ingredients for a fun and thought-provoking heist movie. A solid cast, talented writer (Gillian Flynn, of Gone Girl) and director (Steve McQueen, of 12 Years a Slave), and some decent action. However, Widows fails as both fun heist film and thoughtful commentary due to bad… Continue Reading
“Concussion”: Will Smith’s Football/Medical Drama Can’t Score The Winning Goal
2.8 out of 5 stars (decent) Concussion is one of those movies that has a good cast and a very important message, but has too many flaws to win an Oscar or be slated as a classic. The cast members are giving it their all, but are let down by the material in front of them. … Continue Reading
Unexpectedly. Nuanced. Caper. Leads to. Entertainment
3 out of 5 stars (average) The Man From U.N.C.L.E had a lot going against it for me. It was an August action-comedy with two actors with mixed resumes and a trailer that looked like it could be either a funny romp or a generic bore that a studio released because they could. However, my… Continue Reading
“Iron Man 2”: A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action
3 out of 5 stars (average) Note: “Iron Man 2” is not a great film. I could not see its flaws in the theater because it was an “Iron Man” sequel and I wanted it to be amazing. Upon buying the DVD and watching it at home, I found the pacing to be sluggish, some… Continue Reading