Tag: blockbuster

“Wonder Woman” (2017) – Patty Jenkins’ Wonderful Comic-Book Blockbuster

Director: Patty Jenkins Writers: Allan Heinberg, Zach Snyder and Jason Fuchs Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine and Connie Nielson ‘Wonderful … More

“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) – Matt Reeves’ Spectacular Planet of the Apes Sequel

Director: Matt Reeves Writers: Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman ‘Spectacular … More

“War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017) – Matt Reeves’ Powerful Planet of the Apes Finale

Writer/Director: Matt Reeves Co-writer: Mark Bomback Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn ‘Fantastic Apes Finale’ Ever since it … More

“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) – J.J. Abrams’ Satisfactory Star Wars Conclusion

Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writer: Chris Terrio Starring: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and John Boyega ‘A Satisfactory Finale’ When it comes … More

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Rian Johnson’s Underrated Star Wars Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Before I begin this review, I … More

“X-Men Origins: Wolverine” (2009) – Hugh Jackman’s Worst Wolverine Blockbuster

Director: Gavin Hood Starring: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber and Patrick Stewart ‘A Bland Blockbuster’ When it comes to superheroes whose … More

“The Mummy” (2017) – Tom Cruise’s Mediocre Mummy Blockbuster

Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless … More

“Dunkirk” (2017) – Christopher Nolan’s Wonderful War Historical Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy ‘Breathtaking Achievement’ War is a difficult subject to capture … More

“Deadpool” (2016) – Ryan Reynold’s Breathtaking Comic-Book Blockbuster

Director: Tim Miller Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Gina Carrino and TJ Miller ‘Exhilarating Entertainment’ Few superheroes in comic-book history are as … More

“Arrival” (2016) – Amy Adams’ Amazing Alien Invasion Blockbuster

Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Eric Heisserer (based on short story) Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker ‘Spellbinding Science-Fiction’ … More

“Logan” (2017) – Hugh Jackman’s Mesmerizing Wolverine Masterpiece

Director: James Mangold Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dafne Keen and Patrick Stewart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to superheroes that … More

“X-Men: The Last Stand” (2006) – Bryan Singer’s Most Underrated X-Men Sequel

Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘Passable Entertainment’ When it comes to beloved comic book … More

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – J.J. Abrams’ Spectacular Star Wars Reboot

Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come … More

“Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015) – George Miller’s Breathtaking Mad Max Blockbuster

Writer/Director: George Miller Co-writers: Brendan McCarthy and Nick Lathouris Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult ‘Madly Entertaining’ Is … More

“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018) – J.A. Bayona’s Dazzling Dinosaurs Sequel

Director: J.A. Bayona Writers: Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum ‘Dazzling Dinosaur … More

“Jurassic World” (2015) – Colin Trevorrow’s Remarkable Reboot of Jurassic Park

Writer/Director: Colin Trevorrow Co-writers: Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Derek Connolly Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Irrfan Khan … More

“Ant-Man and the Wasp” (2018) – Peyton Reed’s Astonishing Ant-Man Sequel

Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Evangeline Lilly ‘Fun but Flawed … More

“Ant-Man” (2015) – Peyton Reed’s Amazing Ant-Man Comic-Book Blockbuster

Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish, Adam McKay and Paul Rudd Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, and Evangeline … More

“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) – James Gunn’s Captivating Comic-Book Blockbuster

Writer/Director: James Gunn Co-Writer: Nicole Perlman Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ You’re immediately hooked on … More

“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1” (2023) – Tom Cruise’s Awe-Inspiring Mission Impossible Finale

Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg                     … More

“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – Tom Cruise’s Most Enjoyable Mission

Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ … More

“The Mummy” (2017) – Tom Cruise’s Mindless Mummy Blockbuster

Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless … More

“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Tom Cruise’s Terrific Time Travel Thriller

Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’ … More

“War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017) – Matt Reeves’ Fantastic Planet of the Apes Finale

Writer/Director: Matt Reeves Co-writer: Mark Bomback Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn ‘Fantastic Apes Finale’ Ever since it … More

“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Marc Webb’s Superb Spider-Man Reboot

Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc … More

“Logan” (2017) – Hugh Jackman’s Wonderful Wolverine Comic-Book Masterpiece

Director: James Mangold Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dafne Keen and Patrick Stewart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to superheroes that … More

“X-Men: The Last Stand” (2006) – Bryan Singer’s Fun but Flawed X-Men Sequel

Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘Passable Entertainment’ When it comes to beloved comic book … More

“X2: X-Men United” (2003) – Bryan Singer’s Superb X-Men Comic-Book Sequel

Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Halle Berry ‘An Excellent Sequel’ Comic-book sequels rarely live up to … More

“X-Men” (2000) – Bryan Singer’s Extraordinary Introduction to the X-Men

Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘An Excellent Blockbuster’ When it comes to the greatest … More

“Deadpool 2” (2018) – Ryan Reynold’s Captivating Comic-Book Sequel

Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin and Morena Baccarin ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ When it comes to the most … More

“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – J.J. Abrams’ Spectacular Star Trek Sequel

Director: J.J. Abrams Writers: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular … More

“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Denis Villeneuve’s Awe-Inspiring Science-Fiction Sequel

Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve  Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson                       … More

“Dune” (2021) – Denis Villeneuve’s Dazzling Science-Fiction Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Co-writer: Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac ‘Spectacular Sci-fi’ Few … More

“Pacific Rim” (2013) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Breathtaking Summer Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Guillermo del Toro Co-writer: Travis Beacham  Starring: Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam and Rinko Kikuchi ‘Exhilarating Entertainment’ Over the last … More

“Man of Steel” (2013) – Zach Snyder’s Soaring Superman Comic-Book Reboot

Director: Zack Snyder Writer: David S. Goyer (based on story by Christopher Nolan) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael … More

“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Gore Verbinski’s Woeful Western Blockbuster

Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless … More

“Iron Man 3” (2013) – Shane Black’s Marvellous Iron Man Sequel

Writer/Director: Shane Black Co-writer: Drew Pearce Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce and Ben Kingsley ‘Starkly Superior Sequel’ Twists are … More

“Elysium” (2013) – Neill Blomkamp’s Underrated Science-Fiction Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley ‘Original Entertainment’ In a Summer that’s so far occupied … More

“Snow White and the Huntsman” (2012) – Rupert Sander’s Superb Snow White Remake

Director: Rupert Sanders Starring: Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron ‘Enjoyable Entertainment’ “Snow White and the Huntsman” is directed … More

“No Time to Die” (2021) – Daniel Craig’s Fantastic Feminist Farewell to James Bond

Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to … More

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – An Emotional Farewell to the Avengers

Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth … More

“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – An Awe-Inspiring Avengers Comic-Book Blockbuster

Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland … More

“The Bourne Legacy” (2012) – Jeremy Renner’s Boring Jason Bourne Reboot

Writer/Director: Tony Gilroy Starring: Jeremy Renner, Edward Norton and Rachel Weisz ‘A Bourne-ing Reboot’ “The Bourne Legacy” is written and … More

“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) – Marc Webb’s Disappointing Spider-Man Sequel

Director: Marc Webb Writers: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Pinkner Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Jamie Foxx ‘A … More

“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Marc Webb’s Amazing Reboot of Spider-Man

Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc … More

“Source Code” (2011) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Spectacular Science-Fiction Thriller

Director: Duncan Jones Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga ‘Spectacular Science-Fiction’ Over the past decade, the sci-fi genre has … More

“The Wolverine” (2013) – Hugh Jackman’s Brilliant Wolverine Blockbuster

  Director: James Mangold                                   … More

“Logan” (2017) – James Mangold’s Wonderful Wolverine Comic-Book Blockbuster

Director: James Mangold Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dafne Keen and Patrick Stewart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to superheroes that … More

“X2: X-Men United” (2003) – Bryan Singer’s Spectacular X-Men Sequel

Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Halle Berry ‘An Excellent Sequel’ Comic-book sequels rarely live up to … More

“X-Men” (2000) – Bryan Singer’s Excellent Introduction to the X-Men

Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘An Excellent Blockbuster’ When it comes to the greatest … More

“X2: X-Men United” (2003) – Bryan Singer’s Spectacular X-Men Sequel

Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Halle Berry ‘An Excellent Sequel’ Comic-book sequels rarely live up to … More

“Batman” (1989) – Tim Burton’s Brilliant Blockbuster About Batman

Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes … More

“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (2023) – A Fantastic Farewell to an Iconic Hero

Writer/Director: James Mangold Starring: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen                      … More

“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) – Steven Spielberg’s Iconic Indiana Jones Sequel

Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Willard Huck and Gloria Katz Starring: Harrison Ford, Jonathan Ke Quan, Amrish Puri ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Indiana … More

“The Matrix” (1999) – Keanu Reeves’ Spectacular Science-Fiction Classic

Writer/Director: The Wachowskis Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss ‘A Science-Fiction Masterpiece’ Science Fiction wasn’t an extremely well-known genre … More

“All Quiet on the Western Front” (2023) – A Wonderful German War Remake

Writer/Director: Edward Berger Starring: Felix Kammerer, Daniel Bruhl, Albrecht Schuch                     … More

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Jon Watts’ Spectacular Spider-Man Franchise Finale

Director: Jon Watts Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers to … More

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Jon Watts’ Soaring Reboot of Spider-Man

Director: Jon Watts Writers: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Keaton ‘A … More

“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) – A Spider-Man Sequel That’s Far From Amazing

Director: Marc Webb Writers: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Pinkner Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Jamie Foxx ‘A … More

“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Marc Webb’s Amazing Reboot of Spider-Man

Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc … More

“Tenet” (2020) – Christopher Nolan’s Most Underrated Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki ‘A Mind-Blowing Marvel’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More

“Inception” (2010) – Christopher Nolan’s Mind-Bending Masterpiece About Dreams

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of … More

“Dunkirk” (2017) – Christopher Nolan’s Brilliant War Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy ‘Breathtaking Achievement’ War is a difficult subject to capture … More

“Batman Begins” (2005) – Christopher Nolan’s Brilliant Blockbuster About Batman Beginning

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … More

“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1” (2023) – Tom Cruise’s Magnificent Mission Impossible Finale

Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg                     … More

“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Tom Cruise’s Best Mission Without a Doubt

Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most … More

“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – Tom Cruise’s Most Entertaining Mission

Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ … More

“The Mummy” (2017) – Tom Cruise’s Messy Mummy Remake

Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless … More

“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Tom Cruise’s Terrific Blockbuster About Time Travel

Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’ … More

“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – Tom Cruise’s Soaring Top Gun Blockbuster

Director: Joseph Kosinski Writers: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Val Kilmer             … More

“Black Panther” (2018) – A Breathtaking African-American Comic-Book Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Co-writer: Joe Robert Cole Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o ‘A Marvelous Blockbuster’ Over … More

“West Side Story” (2021) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Remake of a Classic Musical

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler and Rita Moreno       ‘Maria-velous Musical’ Latino-American communities scarcely orchestrate … More

“The Suicide Squad” (2021) – A Sensational Supervillain Blockbuster

Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: Idris Elba, John Cena and Margot Robbie ‘Sensational Supervillain Reboot’ Superhero movies that face excessive studio … More

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” (2021) – An Amazing Asian Comic-Book Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Starring: Simu Liu, Awkwafina and Tony Leung ‘Marvel-ous Martial-Arts Epic’ Crazy rich abilities of Asian communities … More

“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – One of the Worst Westerns Ever Made

Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless … More

“Skyfall” (2012) – James Bond At His Best

Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond … More

“Logan” (2016) – Hugh Jackman’s Fantastic Farewell to The Wolverine

Director: James Mangold Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dafne Keen and Patrick Stewart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to superheroes that … More

“Dune” (2021) – Denis Villeneuve’s Breathtaking Science-Fiction Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Co-writer: Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac ‘Spectacular Sci-fi’ Few … More

“Black Widow” (2021) – Marvel’s Fantastic Feminist Black Widow Blockbuster

Director: Cate Shortland Writer: Eric Pearson Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh and David Harbour ‘A Satisfying Spin-off’ Strong superheroines that … More

“Avatar: The Way of Water” (2021) – James Cameron’s Astonishing Avatar Sequel

Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver                     … More

“Inception” (2010) – Christopher Nolan’s Mind-Bending Science-Fiction Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of … More

“Dunkirk” (2017) – Christopher Nolan’s Breathtaking War Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy ‘Breathtaking Achievement’ War is a difficult subject to capture … More

“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Christopher Nolan’s Fantastic Batman Farewell

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written … More

“The Dark Knight” (2008) – The Best Comic-Book Film Ever Made

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Heath Ledger ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ “The Dark Knight” is written and directed … More

“Batman Begins” (2005) – Christopher Nolan’s Breathtaking Batman Beginning

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … More

“Tenet” (2020) – Christopher Nolan’s Underrated Time Travel Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki ‘A Mind-Blowing Marvel’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More

“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) – A Satisfying Conclusion to Star Wars

Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writer: Chris Terrio Starring: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and John Boyega ‘A Satisfactory Finale’ When it comes … More

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – An Unforgettable Farewell to The Avengers

Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth … More

“Knives Out” (2019) – Rian Johnson’s Sharp Murder Mystery Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Pine ‘A Magnificent Murder Mystery’ Murder mysteries are a … More

“Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018) – A Superb Prequel About Han Solo

Director: Ron Howard Writers: Jonathan and Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson and Donald Glover ‘Superb Solo Prequel’ When … More

“A Quiet Place: Part Two” (2021) – A Quietly Powerful Horror Sequel

Writer/Director: John Krasinski Starring: Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds and Cillian Murphy ‘Spectacular Horror Sequel’ The hushed-up stories of deaf communities … More

“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1” (2023) – A Magnificent Mission Impossible Finale

Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg                     … More

“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – An Incredibly Entertaining Mission

Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ … More

“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – A Magnificent Mission Accomplished

Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most … More

“Jurassic World” (2015) – A Wonderful Return to the World of Dinosaurs

Writer/Director: Colin Trevorrow Co-writers: Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Derek Connolly Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Irrfan Khan … More

“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018) – A Spectacular Jurassic World Sequel

Director: J.A. Bayona Writers: Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum ‘Dazzling Dinosaur … More

“Black Panther” (2018) – A Breathtaking African-American Comic-Book Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Co-writer: Joe Robert Cole Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o ‘A Marvelous Blockbuster’ Over … More

“Ant-Man and the Wasp” (2018) – Marvel’s Astonishing Ant-Man Sequel

Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Evangeline Lilly ‘Fun but Flawed … More

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – A Spectacular Star Wars Blockbuster

Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come … More

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – The Most Underrated Star Wars Movie

Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Before I begin this review, I … More

“The Mummy” (2017) – Tom Cruise’s Messy Mummy Blockbuster

Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless … More

“Dunkirk” (2017) – Christopher Nolan’s Wonderful War Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy ‘Breathtaking Achievement’ War is a difficult subject to capture … More

“Baby Driver” (2017) – A Breathtaking Crime Thriller About Driving

Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More

“The Suicide Squad” (2016) – A Sensational Supervillain Comic-Book Blockbuster

Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: Idris Elba, John Cena and Margot Robbie ‘Sensational Supervillain Reboot’ Superhero movies that face excessive studio … More

“Suicide Squad” (2016) – A Suicidal Supervillain Disaster

Writer/Director: David Ayer Starring: Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto ‘A Suicidal Disaster’ Have you ever been let down … More

“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – A Soaring Star Trek Sequel

Director: J.J. Abrams Writers: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular … More

“Star Trek: Beyond” (2016) – A Forgettable Star Trek Sequel

Director: Justin Lin Writers: Simon Pegg and Doug Lin Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Karl Urban ‘Fun but Forgettable’ … More

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – A Spectacular Reboot of Star Wars

Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come … More

“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – A Magnificent Mission Impossible Sequel

Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ … More

“The Man From U.N.C.L.E” (2015) – Guy Ritchie’s Bland Spies Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Co-writer: Lionel Wigram (based on TV show) Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander ‘A Time-Pass … More

“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (2024) – A Phenomenal Mad Max Prequel

Writer/Director: George Miller Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke                     … More

“Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015) – A Magnificent Mad Max Reboot

Writer/Director: George Miller Co-writers: Brendan McCarthy and Nick Lathouris Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult ‘Madly Entertaining’ Is … More

“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018) – A Spectacular Dinosaur Sequel

Director: J.A. Bayona Writers: Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum ‘Dazzling Dinosaur … More

“Jurassic World” (2015) – A Joyous Return to the World of Dinosaurs

Writer/Director: Colin Trevorrow Co-writers: Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Derek Connolly Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Irrfan Khan … More

“Ant-Man” (2015) – Marvel’s Amazing Ant-Man Blockbuster

Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish, Adam McKay and Paul Rudd Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, and Evangeline … More

“Source Code” (2011) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Underrated Science-Fiction Blockbuster

Director: Duncan Jones Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga ‘Spectacular Science-Fiction’ Over the past decade, the sci-fi genre has … More

“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) – Marvel’s Most Entertaining Comic-Book Movie

Writer/Director: James Gunn Co-Writer: Nicole Perlman Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ You’re immediately hooked on … More

“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – A Terrific Time Travel Blockbuster

Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’ … More

“War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017) – A Fantastic Planet of the Apes Finale

Writer/Director: Matt Reeves Co-writer: Mark Bomback Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn ‘Fantastic Apes Finale’ Ever since it … More

“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) – A Powerful Planet of the Apes Sequel

Director: Matt Reeves Writers: Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman ‘Spectacular … More

“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014) – A Captivating Captain America Blockbuster

Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely and Ed Brubaker Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Samuel … More

“2 Guns” (2013) – Denzel Washington’s Disappointing Action Comedy

Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Blake Masters (based on graphic novels by Steve Grant) Starring: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, and Paula … More

“World War Z” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Boring Zombie Blockbuster

Director: Marc Forster Writers: Drew Goddard, Matthew Carnahan and Damon Lindelof Starring: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos and Fana Mokoena ‘Bland … More

“The Wolverine” (2013) – A Wonderful Wolverine Blockbuster

 Director: James Mangold                                   … More

“Star Trek: Beyond” (2016) – A Disappointing Star Trek Sequel

Director: Justin Lin Writers: Simon Pegg and Doug Lin Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Karl Urban ‘Fun but Forgettable’ … More

“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – A Spectacular Star Trek Sequel

Director: J.J. Abrams Writers: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular … More

“Red 2” (2013) – A Disappointing Spies Sequel

Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling … More

“Arrival” (2016) – Denis Villeneuve’s Amazing Alien Invasion Blockbuster

Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Eric Heisserer (based on short story) Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker ‘Spellbinding Science-Fiction’ … More

“Pacific Rim” (2013) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Breathtaking Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Guillermo del Toro Co-writer: Travis Beacham  Starring: Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam and Rinko Kikuchi ‘Exhilarating Entertainment’ Over the last … More

“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – The Worst Western Ever Made

Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless … More

“Iron Man 3” (2013) – A Marvellous Iron Man Sequel

Writer/Director: Shane Black Co-writer: Drew Pearce Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce and Ben Kingsley ‘Starkly Superior Sequel’ Twists are … More

“Elysium” (2013) – An Underrated Science-Fiction Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley ‘Original Entertainment’ In a Summer that’s so far occupied … More

“Snow White and the Huntsman” (2012) – A Superb Snow White Reboot

Director: Rupert Sanders Starring: Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron ‘Enjoyable Entertainment’ “Snow White and the Huntsman” is directed … More

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Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to … More

“Skyfall” (2012) – A Spectacular James Bond Sequel

Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond … More

“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Christopher Nolan’s Fantastic Batman Finale

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written … More

“The Bourne Legacy” (2012) – A Boring Jason Bourne Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Tony Gilroy Starring: Jeremy Renner, Edward Norton and Rachel Weisz ‘A Bourne-ing Reboot’ “The Bourne Legacy” is written and … More

“The Avengers” (2012) – A Marvelous Comic-Book Achievement

Writer/Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ “The Avengers” is written and directed … More

“Source Code” (2011) – A Spectacular Science-Fiction Blockbuster

Director: Duncan Jones Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga ‘Spectacular Science-Fiction’ Over the past decade, the sci-fi genre has … More

“The Dark Knight” (2008) – My Favourite Comic-Book Film of All-Time

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Heath Ledger ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ “The Dark Knight” is written and directed … More

“The Matrix” (1999) – A Spectacular Science-Fiction Classic

Writer/Director: The Wachowskis Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss ‘A Science-Fiction Masterpiece’ Science Fiction wasn’t an extremely well-known genre … More

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (2023) – A Spectacular Spider-Man Animated Sequel

Director: Joaquim Dos Santos Starring: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Johnson                   … More

“Batman Begins” (2005) – A Breathtaking Beginning of Batman

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … More

“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – A Spectacular Top Gun Sequel

Director: Joseph Kosinski Writers: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Val Kilmer             … More

“Ticket to Paradise” (2022) – A Captivating Romantic Comedy About Divorce

Writer/Director: Ol Parker Starring Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Kaitlyn Dever  ‘Captivating Rom-Com’ Divorce is a time-consuming process inciting Kramer Vs. … More

“The Suicide Squad” (2021) – A Sensational Supervillain Team Reboot

Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: Idris Elba, John Cena and Margot Robbie ‘Sensational Supervillain Reboot’ Superhero movies that face excessive studio … More

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – A Spectacular Spider-Man Reboot

Director: Jon Watts Writers: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Keaton ‘A … More

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” (2021) – A Marvelous Asian Comic-book Achievement

Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Starring: Simu Liu, Awkwafina and Tony Leung ‘Marvel-ous Martial-Arts Epic’ Crazy rich abilities of Asian communities … More

“Skyfall” (2012) – A Spectacular James Bond Sequel

Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond … More

“No Time to Die” (2021) – A Fantastic Feminist James Bond Farewell

Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to … More

“The Green Knight” (2021) – A Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Knights

Writer/Director: David Lowery Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’  Racial representation is seldom seen in … More

“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Denis Villeneuve’s Spectacular Science-Fiction Sequel

Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve  Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson                       … More

“Dune” (2021) – Denis Villeneuve’s Spectacular Science-Fiction Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Co-writer: Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac ‘Spectacular Sci-fi’ Few … More

“Cruella” (2021) – Disney’s Devilishly Delightful Live-Action Remake

Director: Craig Gillepsie Writers: Dana Fox and Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson and Paul Walter Hauser ‘Delightful Disney … More

“Inception” (2010) – Christopher Nolan’s Mind-Bending Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of … More

“Tenet” (2020) – Christopher Nolan’s Most Underrated Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki ‘A Mind-Blowing Marvel’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More

“Monsters University” (2013) – Pixar’s Most Underrated Animated Achievement

Director: Dan Scanlon Writers: Daniel Gerson, Robert L. Baird and Dan Scanlon Starring: Billy Crystal, John Goodman and Helen Mirren … More

“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) – A Satisfactory Star Wars Conclusion

Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writer: Chris Terrio Starring: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and John Boyega ‘A Satisfactory Finale’ When it comes … More

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Powerful Avengers Franchise Finale

Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth … More

“Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018) – An Enjoyable Han Solo Prequel

Director: Ron Howard Writers: Jonathan and Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson and Donald Glover ‘Superb Solo Prequel’ When … More

“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1” (2023) – Fantastic Mission Impossible Finale

Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg                     … More

“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015) – Incredible Mission Impossible Sequel

Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ … More

“Jurassic World” (2015) – A Joyous Tribute to Jurassic Park

Writer/Director: Colin Trevorrow Co-writers: Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Derek Connolly Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Irrfan Khan … More

“Black Panther” (2018) – Awe-Inspiring African-American Comic-Book Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Co-writer: Joe Robert Cole Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o ‘A Marvelous Blockbuster’ Over … More

“Ant-Man and the Wasp” (2018) – Marvel’s Most Underrated Blockbuster

Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Evangeline Lilly ‘Fun but Flawed … More

“Wonder Woman” (2017) – Wonderful Women Comic-Book Blockbuster

Director: Patty Jenkins Writers: Allan Heinberg, Zach Snyder and Jason Fuchs Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine and Connie Nielson ‘Wonderful … More

“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) – Spectacular Planet of the Apes Sequel

Director: Matt Reeves Writers: Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman ‘Spectacular … More

“War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017) – Powerful Planet of the Apes Finale

Writer/Director: Matt Reeves Co-writer: Mark Bomback Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn ‘Fantastic Apes Finale’ Ever since it … More

“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) – Satisfactory Star Wars Conclusion

Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writer: Chris Terrio Starring: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and John Boyega ‘A Satisfactory Finale’ When it comes … More

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – A Forceful Tribute to Star Wars

Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come … More

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Sensational Star Wars Sequel

Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Before I begin this review, I … More

“The Mummy” (2017) – Messy Mummy Remake

Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless … More

“Suicide Squad” (2016) – The Worst Comic-Book Movie Ever Made

Writer/Director: David Ayer Starring: Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto ‘A Suicidal Disaster’ Have you ever been let down … More

“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – Superior Star Trek Sequel

Director: J.J. Abrams Writers: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular … More

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – A Spectacular Star Wars Reboot

Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come … More

“The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” (2015) – Bland Spies Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Co-writer: Lionel Wigram (based on TV show) Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander ‘A Time-Pass … More

“Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015) – Marvelous Mad Max Reboot

Writer/Director: George Miller Co-writers: Brendan McCarthy and Nick Lathouris Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult ‘Madly Entertaining’ Is … More

“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018) – Spectacular Dinosaurs Sequel

Director: J.A. Bayona Writers: Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum ‘Dazzling Dinosaur … More

“Ant-Man” (2015) – Amazing Ant-Man Blockbuster

Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish, Adam McKay and Paul Rudd Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, and Evangeline … More

“22 Jump Street” (2014) – Joyful Jump Street Sequel

Directors: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller Writers: Michael Bacall, Oren Uziel and Rodney Rothman Starring: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and … More

“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Tom Cruise at His Best

Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’ … More

“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) – Powerful Planet of the Apes Sequel

Director: Matt Reeves Writers: Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman ‘Spectacular … More

“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014) – Captivating Captain America Blockbuster

Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely and Ed Brubaker Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Samuel … More

“2 Guns” (2013) – Disastrous Action Comedy

Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Blake Masters (based on graphic novels by Steve Grant) Starring: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, and Paula … More

“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – Sensational Star Trek Sequel

Director: J.J. Abrams Writers: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular … More

“World War Z” (2013) – Boring Zombie Blockbuster

Director: Marc Forster Writers: Drew Goddard, Matthew Carnahan and Damon Lindelof Starring: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos and Fana Mokoena ‘Bland … More

“The Wolverine” (2013) – Breathtaking Wolverine Blockbuster

 Director: James Mangold                                   … More

“Pacific Rim” (2013) – Breathtaking Summer Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Guillermo del Toro Co-writer: Travis Beacham  Starring: Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam and Rinko Kikuchi ‘Exhilarating Entertainment’ Over the last … More

“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Disastrous Western Drama

Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless … More

“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013) – Spellbinding Hobbit Sequel

Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Co-writers: Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, and Richard Armitage … More

“Gravity” (2013) – Extraordinary Space Epic

Writer/Director: Alfonso Cauron Co-writer: Jonas Cauron Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney and Ed Harris ‘A Groundbreaking Achievement’ How often do … More

“Elysium” (2013) – Exhilarating Science-Fiction Entertainment

Writer/Director: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley ‘Original Entertainment’ In a Summer that’s so far occupied … More

“Despicable Me 2” (2013) – Dazzling Despicable Me Sequel

Director: Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud Writers: Ken Daurio and Cinco Paul Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt ‘Spectacular … More

“Wreck it Ralph” (2012) – Awe-Inspiring Video-Game Animation

Director: Rich Moore Writer: Phil Johnston and Jennifer Lee Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer ‘Astonishing Animation’ Animated … More

“Snow White and the Huntsman” (2012) – Superb Snow White Reboot

Director: Rupert Sanders Starring: Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron ‘Enjoyable Entertainment’ “Snow White and the Huntsman” is directed … More

“Skyfall” (2012) – Spectacular James Bond Sequel

Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond … More

“Premium Rush” (2012) – Brilliant Bicycling Thriller

Writer/Director: David Koepp Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dania Ramirez and Michael Shannon ‘Brilliant Bicycling Thriller’ “Premium Rush” is written and directed … More

“Mirror Mirror” (2012) – Satisfactory Snow White Remake

Director: Tarsem Singh Starring: Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer, Lily Collins ‘Passable Entertainment’ “Mirror Mirror” is directed by Tarsem Singh. Its … More

“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012) – Astonishing Literature Adaptation

Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Co-Writers: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro (based off book by J.R.R. Tolkien) Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian … More

“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” (2023) – Mission Accomplished

Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg                     … More

“Barbie” (2023) – Captivating Dolls Comedy

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera                     … More

“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Fantastic Batman Farewell

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written … More

“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – Soaring Top Gun Sequel

Director: Joseph Kosinski Writers: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Val Kilmer             … More

“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Awe-Inspiring Avengers Sequel

Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland … More

“The Avengers” (2012) – Marvelous Comic-Book Entertainment

Writer/Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ “The Avengers” is written and directed … More

“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Magnificent Murder Mystery Sequel

Writer/Director: Rian Johnson  Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton                      … More

“The Suicide Squad” (2021) – Spectacular Supervillain Reboot

Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: Idris Elba, John Cena and Margot Robbie ‘Sensational Supervillain Reboot’ Superhero movies that face excessive studio … More

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Spectacular Spider-Man Sequel

Directed by Jon Watts Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers … More

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” (2021) – Marvelous Martial-Arts Epic

Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Starring: Simu Liu, Awkwafina and Tony Leung ‘Marvel-ous Martial-Arts Epic’  Crazy rich abilities of Asian communities … More

“No Time to Die” (2021) – Fantastic James Bond Farewell

Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to … More

“Dune” (2021) – Spectacular Science-Fiction Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Co-writer: Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac ‘Spectacular Sci-fi’ Few … More

“Avatar: The Way of Water” (2021) – Awe-Inspiring Avatar Sequel

Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver                     … More

“Mulan” (2020) – Marvelous Mulan Remake

Director: Niki Caro Writers: Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen and Tzi Ma ‘Remarkable Live-Action Remake’ … More

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Awe-Inspiring Avengers Finale

Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring” Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth … More

“Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018) – Superb Han Solo Prequel

Director: Ron Howard Writers: Jonathan and Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson and Donald Glover ‘Superb Solo Prequel’ When … More

“War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017) – Fantastic Apes Franchise Farewell

Writer/Director: Matt Reeves Co-writer: Mark Bomback Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn ‘Fantastic Apes Finale’ Ever since it … More

“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) – Satisfying Star Wars Finale

Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writer: Chris Terrio Starring: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and John Boyega ‘A Satisfactory Finale’ When it comes … More

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Spectacular Star Wars Sequel

Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Before I begin this review, I … More

“The Nice Guys” (2016) – Captivating Detective Comedy

Writer/Director: Shane Black Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice ‘Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood have built a career … More

“The Jungle Book” (2016) – Remarkable Live-Action Remake

Director: Jon Favreau Writer: Justin Marks (based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling) Starring: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray and Sir … More

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Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come … More