INFERNO Flames Out Very Quickly
It has been seven years since we last saw author Dan Brown’s puzzle-solving professor on the big screen, in the …Read the Rest
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JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK Feels Like More of the Same
To be honest, I wasn’t that big a fan of Tom Cruise’s first foray as Jack Reacher, a tough-as-nails ex-Major …Read the Rest
BRIDGET JONES’S BABY Is Cute But Also A Bit Clumsy
It’s been a while since we’ve seen Bridget Jones on the big screen. The original exploits of the character back …Read the Rest
JASON BOURNE Delivers Impressive Action, But Feels Overly Familiar
It’s been nine years since we last saw Matt Damon as author Robert Ludlum’s uniquely skilled ex-CIA agent. Re-teaming with …Read the Rest
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS is Chaotic and Unmemorable
The summer movie season has begun, so get ready for a barrage of sequels. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of …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
NEIGHBORS 2: SORORITY RISING Has A Few Laughs, But Feels Hastily Put Together
Comedy is hard enough without having to recreate your past successes. As follow-ups go, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising features a …Read the Rest
CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Features Some Exceptional Action
Well, we’re now 13 films into the “Marvel Cinematic Universe.” Under the circumstances, things appear to be going quite well. …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
MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2 Is Genial and Unremarkable
Some 14 years ago, My Big Fat Greek Wedding surprised just about everyone. The low-budget comedy found an enormous audience, …Read the Rest