3.4 out of 5 stars (slightly above average) Brightburn is Not a Superhero movie. It may be about a young boy who crash-lands on Earth from an alien spaceship to two well-meaning farmers, but this kid is no Superman. He’s a ruthless killer with superhuman abilities. Brightburn is a fun, bloody horror spin on the… Continue Reading
Spider-Man: Far From Home: Flawed but Ambitious Sequel Swings High
4 out of 5 stars for Spidey fans, 3 out of 5 for nonfans. Spider-Man: Far From Home is one of the most bizarre superhero movies I’ve ever seen. The action is bigger, the plot is zanier, but it lacks the heart and subtlety of its predecessor. While the first half suffers from pacing issues,… Continue Reading
X-plosions Abound in Newest Installment of Marvel Franchise
3 out of 5 stars (average) Despite the seriousness of its title, “X-Men: Apocalypse” is one of the goofier entries in the ongoing franchise of films centering on the X-Men, a group of super powered people lead by Professor Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) as they fight oppression from fearful humans as well as Xavier’s old… 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
“Suicide Squad”: 5 Things DC’s First Team-Up Movie Must Do To Succeed
After dealing with less-than-stellar box office figures for Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice, the film division of DC Comics is in some seriously burning hot water. After spending an estimated $800 million on BVS, Warner Brothers has been watching their collective dream$ go down the toilet as their supposed juggernaut was taken out of… Continue Reading