RAMPAGE Can’t Find the Right Tone
It appears that adapting video games to feature film may be one of the trickiest tasks there is. After decades …Read the Rest
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READY PLAYER ONE Has Fun Moments, But Feels Hollow
Maybe I’m getting old. Or perhaps I’m just in a grouchy mood this week. Ready Player One is a fantasy …Read the Rest
A WRINKLE IN TIME Lacks a Sense of Excitement
The 1962 book, A Wrinkle in Time, was one that completely passed me by growing up. However, it has developed …Read the Rest
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
BLACK PANTHER Adds Some Zip to the Marvel Formula
It seems like it has been only a short time since a superhero film opened in cinemas… wait, it has …Read the Rest
VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS Is A Wild Trip
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets opens with an absolutely phenomenal montage. It depicts human progress into space …Read the Rest
TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT Hurts the Brain
If you’re a big fan of this series of features, then you will be pleased to learn that you’ll get …Read the Rest
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES Is a Bit Worn, But Provides a Proper Wrap-Up
It’s important to know when to say when. Back in 2004, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl …Read the Rest
THE LOST CITY OF Z Travels Into the Deep and Dangerous Jungle
For many of us, it’s astounding that only a century ago there were large parts of the world unmapped and …Read the Rest
THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS Is More of the Same, But the Stunts Impress
After 8 movies and a set up for more sequels after the close of The Fate of the Furious, I’ve …Read the Rest