5 out of 5 stars (One of the best in its genre) This review is as spoiler-free as possible. A spoiler-filled review is coming soon. After months of speculation, cryptic trailers, and even a few online leaks, Avengers: EndGame has arrived. The swan song of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Avengers: EndGame will undoubtedly dry the eyes… Continue Reading
“Civil War”: The Ultimate Marvel Movie
4 out of 5 stars (one of the best in its series) Captain America: Civil War is the definition of an event film. All of your favorite Marvel heroes (sans Thor and Hulk) choose sides in a battle of ideologies as well as personal demons. The action is great, the writing is mature, and the performances… Continue Reading
“Iron Man 3” Heats up the Screen
5 out of 5 stars (one of the best films I have ever seen, period) Note: I am aware of the Mandarin’s importance in the “Iron Man” comics, and that the creative choices taken with him ticked a lot of people off. I have never read a comic from this series, but I completely sympathize… 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
Iron Man: Iron-Clad Action
Note: My original rating for this was 3.5 out of 5 stars (above average), but upon later viewings, that rating changed to 4 out of 5 stars (one of the best of that year). Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the party man chairman of Stark Industries, a company that sends weapons worldwide. When Tony… Continue Reading