ANNIHILATION Leads Viewers Out on a Bizarre Sci-fi Trip
A word of warning about the new sci-fi thriller Annihilation… if you’re expecting a straight-forward narrative adventure, you’re probably not …Read the Rest
Tag Archives: fantasy
MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH CURE Emphasizes Action Over Its Characters
Another Young Adult book-to-film series is set to come to a close this week with Maze Runner: The Death Cure. …Read the Rest
THE GREAT WALL Has Too Many Cracks in Its Foundation
Oh well, at least it looks good. Unfortunately, that’s about the only positive that can really be said about this …Read the Rest
The Creatures of FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM Steal the Show
Five years was all it took. The Harry Potter franchise was one of the biggest in cinematic history, breaking box …Read the Rest
DOCTOR STRANGE Is Weird Enough To Make It a Trip Worth Taking
Frankly, the latest flick in the unending series of Marvel Studios superheroes has no business working at all. Doctor Strange …Read the Rest
WARCRAFT is Both Baffling and Beautiful
Well, at least it isn’t a sequel. In a summer full of follow-ups, the latest Hollywood blockbuster takes a different …Read the Rest
ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Offers a Modest Improvement on Its Predecessor
Expectations are a funny thing. As a critic, we always try our best to come in without any preconceived notions …Read the Rest
THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR Is Chilly, Unmemorable and Unmoving
I’m not entirely sure that anyone was clamoring for it, but this week we’re receiving yet another sequel. The follow-up …Read the Rest
GOOSEBUMPS Gives Kids A Fun Monster-Fix
For those too young or (in my case) too old to remember Goosebumps, they were a series of incredibly successful …Read the Rest
DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for August 11
Welcome once again to another look at the highlights coming to DVD and Blu-ray this week. As always, be sure …Read the Rest