Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Combines All the Best of the MCU
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ is everything you want in an epic Marvel movie, plus a lot of awesome twists and turns you won’t expect. Check out our spoiler-free review here.
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‘Black Panther’ is the comic book movie we’ve been waiting for
Culturally rich, colorful and technologically advanced, it’s no surprise that Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ is one of the highest-rated movies in the MCU.
‘Suicide Squad’ yet another DC letdown
Maybe the hype was to blame, maybe the writing, maybe key pieces were lost in editing and reshoots, but Suicide Squad squanders its monumental potential with tonal missteps and a gaunt plot that leaves a lot to be desired. After seeing the great cast and the well-executed trailers, I was really rooting for this one, but it seems that DC has missed the mark yet again. *Contains spoilers
‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ less fun, more nostalgia cash grab
Independence Day: Resurgence feels less like the action blockbuster that spawned this lackluster sequel and more like a CG-filled nostalgia cash grab. With the absence of Will Smith, the movie is left trying to scrape together a story from what was left in the bottom of the ID4 jar.
‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ a beautiful mess
In typical Zack Snyder fashion, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is style over substance. While there are a few iconic moments and characters, the lengthy runtime leaves it bogged down in its own muddy plot.
Handsome stars save ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’
I could review The Man from U.N.C.L.E. like a woman who studied film theory at a reputable university and who wrote a thesis paper on 1960s cinema. I could talk about Guy Ritchie’s trademark slick style, Hollywood’s onslaught of remakes and sequels, or even make an argument about how the spy genre has evolved along with political views from the Cold War to the War on Terror, or I could tell you the real reason it’s worth seeing this film: the off-the-charts handsomeness of Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer.
‘The Last Stand’ doesn’t quite deliver
After seeing Jee-woon Kim’s I saw the Devil, I was looking forward to seeing more of his projects. I went out and found The Good, the Bad, the Weird and enjoyed that. So, needless...
Kids fight modern-day commies in ‘Red Dawn’
Back in the 1980s when the original Red Dawn was released, Americans were terrified of the communist Soviet Union. In the new Red Dawn remake, it’s communists from North Korea invading Spokane, Washington. Thankfully,...
‘Total Recall’ remake doesn’t stack up against Schwarzenegger original
Let’s face it, Hollywood loves a remake. In a world seemingly out of ideas, films from the days of old are revamped with CGI and sold to a new generation who might not be...
The Expendables 2 new trailer
The guys are back, ‘roided up and raring to go in The Expendables 2. Check out this new trailer for the film and a bonus “Made in America” fan-made trailer.
Transformers The Ride 3D now open
Let the lines begin! Put this on your summer vacation list of things to do.
The Expendables 2 trailer is out
It may be short on audible dialog, but there is sure to be plenty of action!
‘The Avengers’ gives fans the most bang for their buck
What do you get when you combine Hollywood’s most profitable superheroes in one film? You get action, effects, humor and fun. In other words, you get The Avengers. In case you’ve been living under...
Lucas challenges Hollywood with ‘Red Tails’
Red Tails, written by John Ridley and Aaron McGruder and directed by Anthony Hemingway, is based on the true story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the legendary African-American pilots of World War II. The film...