THE ROVER Is Easier To Admire Than Enjoy
First things first – The Rover is an impeccably performed, existential, post-apocalyptic drama with Western overtones. It’s also a somber, …Read the Rest
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22 JUMP STREET Supplies More Than the Required Laughs
21 Jump Street was a surprise comedy hit that ably matched crude gags with engaging characters. Arriving a mere two …Read the Rest
THE GRAND SEDUCTION Is a Real Charmer
Remember that slew of eccentric and charming British comedies in the 80’s and 90’s that included Local Hero, Waking Ned …Read the Rest
THE SIGNAL Shines Brightly But Eventually Flickers Out
It’s always great to see small independent features compete with big scale summer blockbusters. Without a doubt, The Signal boasts …Read the Rest
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS Destined to Fill Theater Lobbies With Teary-Eyed Tweens
Among all of the big summer blockbusters, it’s a surprise that one of the season’s most anticipated releases is a …Read the Rest
MALEFICENT Tells A Fractured Fairy Tale
Disney’s Maleficent isn’t so much a spin-off of Sleeping Beauty as it is a retelling of the story from the …Read the Rest
A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST Is Clumsy But Still Ekes Out A Few Laughs
One certainly can’t criticize Family Guy and Ted creator/writer/producer/director Seth MacFarlane for resting on his laurels. His latest comedy effort, …Read the Rest
X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Provides Thrills Without Sacrificing Its Characters
Boasting a massive cast spanning two different film series, it would be easy to assume that X-Men: Days of Future …Read the Rest
BLENDED – A Meandering Effort With Tired, Lowbrow Yuks
After a string of disappointing titles, Blended reunites Adam Sandler with Drew Barrymore, a co-star with whom he’s had a …Read the Rest
GODZILLA Entertains, But Could Use More of Its Title Character
It has been 60 years since Godzilla was introduced on movie screens, but over that time very little seems to …Read the Rest