Tag: dull

“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

“Suicide Squad” (2016) – David Ayer’s Disastrous Supervillain Comic-Book Blockbuster

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

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

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

“Jack the Giant Slayer” (2013) – Bryan Singer’s Gigantic Giant Disappointing Blockbuster

Director: Bryan Singer Writers: Darren Lemke and Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci and Ewan McGregor ‘A Giant Disappointment’ … More

“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Ruben Fleischer’s Disappointing Gangster Period Piece

Director: Ruben Fleischer Writer: Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Sean Penn … More

“The Counselor” (2013) – Ridley Scott’s Disastrous Drug Trafficking Drama

Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides … More

“Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” (2012) – A Disappointing Dr. Seuss Animated Adaptation

Directors: Chris Renaud and Kyle Bada Starring: Danny DeVito, Ed Helms and Zac Efron ‘Passable Animation’ “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” … 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

“X-Men: The Last Stand” (2006) – Bryan Singer’s Stellar X-Men Comic-Book Sequel

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

“The Counselor” (2013) – Ridley Scott’s Disappointing Crime Drama

Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides … More

“To Catch a Thief” (1955) – The Worst Movie Alfred Hitchcock Ever Made

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis ‘A Disappointment’ “To Catch a Thief” is directed by … 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 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

“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

“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

“The Counselor” (2013) – Ridley Scott’s Disappointing Drug Cartel Drama

Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides … More

“Rebecca” (2020) – A Cursed Remake of a Celebrated Hitchcock Classic

Director: Ben Wheatley Writers: Jane Goldman, Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse Starring: Lily James, Armie Hammer and Kristin Scott Thomas … More

“Cats” (2019) – A Catastrophic Adaptation of a Celebrated Musical

Writer/Director: Tom Hooper Co-writer: Lee Hall Starring: Francesca Hayward, Jennifer Hudson and Judi Dench ‘A Cat-astrophic Musical’ It is not … 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

“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

“Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018) – A Soaring 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

“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

“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

“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

“Planes” (2013) – One of the Worst Animated Movies Ever Made

Director: Klay Hall Writer: Jeffrey M. Howard Starring: Dane Cook, Stacy Keach and Priyanka Chopra ‘A Plane Crash Disaster’ If … 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

“Jack the Giant Slayer” (2013) – A Gigantic Giant Disaster

Director: Bryan Singer Writers: Darren Lemke and Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci and Ewan McGregor ‘A Giant Disappointment’ … More

“Gangster Squad” (2013) – A Disastrous Gangster Period Piece

Director: Ruben Fleischer Writer: Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Sean Penn … More

“The Counselor” (2013) – A Disappointing Drug Cartel Drama

Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides … More

“Blue Jasmine” (2013) – Woody Allen’s Disappointing Drama

Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin and Sally Hawkins ‘Disappointing Drama’ For a reasonable hour or so, Woody … More

“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part Two” (2012) – Torturous Twilight Franchise Conclusion

Director: Bill Condon Writers: Melissa Rosenberg (based on novel by Stephenie Meyer) Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner ‘Disappointing … 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

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

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

“Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” (2012) – A Disastrous Dr. Seuss Literary Adaptation

Directors: Chris Renaud and Kyle Bada Starring: Danny DeVito, Ed Helms and Zac Efron ‘Passable Animation’ “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” … 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 Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) – A 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

“To Catch a Thief” (1955) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Worst Movie

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis ‘A Disappointment’ “To Catch a Thief” is directed by … More

“Airplane” (1980) – One of the Worst Comedies Ever Made

Writers/Directors: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker Co-writers: Arthur Hailey, Hall Bartlett, and John C. Champion Starring: Robert Hays, … More

“Cats” (2019) – A Catastrophic Adaptation of the Broadway Play

Writer/Director: Tom Hooper Co-writer: Lee Hall Starring: Francesca Hayward, Jennifer Hudson and Judi Dench ‘A Cat-astrophic Musical’ It is not … 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

“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

“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) – A Sequel that’s Anything but Amazing

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

“Red 2” (2013) – 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

“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

“Blue Jasmine” (2013) – Wooden Woody Allen Drama

Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin and Sally Hawkins ‘Disappointing Drama’ For a reasonable hour or so, Woody … 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

“The Man From U.N.C.L.E” (2015) – Disappointing Spy Drama

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

“Red 2” (2013) – Bland Spies Sequel

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

“Planes” (2013) – Plainly Boring Animation

Director: Klay Hall Writer: Jeffrey M. Howard Starring: Dane Cook, Stacy Keach and Priyanka Chopra ‘A Plane Crash Disaster’ If … More

“Cats” (2019) – Movie Review

Writer/Director: Tom Hooper Co-writer: Lee Hall Starring: Francesca Hayward, Jennifer Hudson and Judi Dench ‘A Cat-astrophic Musical’ It is not … More

“The Mummy” (2017) – Movie Review

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

“World War Z” (2013) – Movie Review

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

“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Movie Review

Directed by Ruben Fleischer Written by Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and … More

“Red 2” (2013) – Movie Review

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