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
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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
UNDER THE SKIN A Bleak and Chilly Tale
Here’s another eccentric effort that will infuriate a great many viewers. Director Jonathan Glazer is known for focusing his attention …Read the Rest
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER More Satisfying Than Its Predecessor
After the remarkable success of Marvel’s Avengers team up, seeing sequel after sequel featuring each individual superhero almost seems like …Read the Rest
JODOROSKY’S DUNE Is A Fascinating Documentary
While audiences often feel that they are inundated with movies every week, it’s much harder to get stories to the …Read the Rest
SABOTAGE Is Tonally Inconsistent
Sabotage is a gritty action film and (surprisingly enough) mystery story fused into one. It’s an interesting stretch for well-seasoned …Read the Rest