3.6 out of 5 stars (Slightly Above Average) Booksmart is one of the most refreshing, funny, and intelligent movies I’ve seen this year. The directorial debut of Olivia Wilde, the film has been compared to and marketed as a female version of Superbad, a “classic” comedy I did not enjoy. However, Kaitlyn Dever (TV’s Last… Continue Reading
These “Angry Birds” Should Have Flown Straight to DVD
1 out of 5 stars (one of the worst of the year) The Angry Birds Movie is what happens when a studio takes an outdated property, finds some half-decent actors, and inserts unnecessary adult humor into a premise devoid of any cinematic potential. The film is loud, overlong, and dull, with voice actors who alternate… Continue Reading
“Horrible Bosses 2”: Sequel To 2011 Hit is Lazy, Boring
1 out of 5 stars (one of the worst of the year) I have spoken many times on my opinions of sequels. If you make a movie that does well, but has franchise potential after the fact, then feel free to attempt another. However, sequels to comedies are almost never a good idea, no matter… Continue Reading