LOCKE Is An Absorbing One-Man Show
Watching a character relay a lengthy and detailed description of the steps needed to lay a concrete foundation hardly sounds …Read the Rest
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THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 Spins A Complicated But Intriguing Web
It may only be the beginning of May, but to movie studios that means it’s the beginning of the summer …Read the Rest
THE QUIET ONES Raises Some Modest Scares
Fans of old Hammer horror films will certainly recognize and appreciate the decidedly retro feel of The Quiet Ones. Truthfully, …Read the Rest
THE OTHER WOMAN Fails to Maximize Its Potential
There is a general rule of thumb about scatological humor that I try to enforce as a reviewer. Yes, a …Read the Rest
BRICK MANSIONS Doesn’t Improve Upon Its Source Material
Back in 2004, the relatively small French film District 13 made a big splash. Or at least it made an …Read the Rest
TRANSCENDENCE Can’t Overcome a Weak Finale
Cinematographer Wally Pfister has been responsible for shooting some of the best looking movies in recent years, including The Prestige …Read the Rest
DOM HEMINGWAY Is a Charismatic Hooligan
The new film Dom Hemingway features a lead character who isn’t easy to like. Frankly put, he’s an arrogant, violent …Read the Rest
OCULUS Sends a Few Jolts Down the Spine
It can be very tough to make an inanimate object a source of pure terror. The new film Oculus attempts …Read the Rest
DRAFT DAY Is a Passable Second Round Pick
Director/producer Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters, No Strings Attached) takes a break from the comedy genre with Draft Day, a drama set …Read the Rest
THE RAID 2 Punches Its Way Through a Logy Story
For those who haven’t been keeping up with foreign flicks, 2011’s The Raid: Redemption was one of the most entertaining …Read the Rest