Writer/Director: Tom Hooper Co-writer: Lee Hall Starring: Francesca Hayward, Jennifer Hudson and Judi Dench ‘A Cat-astrophic Musical’ It is not … More
Tag: over-the-top
“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
“Suicide Squad” (2016) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: David Ayer Starring: Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto ‘A Suicidal Disaster’ Have you ever been let down … More
“Spy” (2015) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Paul Feig Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham and Jude Law ‘A Spy-tacular Comedy’ You rarely ever come across comedies … More
“The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” (2015) – Movie Review
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) – Movie Review
Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Blake Masters (based on graphic novels by Steve Grant) Starring: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, and Paula … More
“The World’s End” (2013) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Co-writer: Simon Pegg Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Martin Freeman ‘Captivating Comedy’ Halfway through Edgar Wright’s … More
“Warm Bodies” (2013) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Jonathan Levine Based on novel by Isaac Marion Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, and John Malkovich ‘Captivating Zombie Comedy’ … More
“This is the End” (2013) – Movie Review
Writer/Directors: Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen Starring: Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, James Franco and Jonah Hill ‘Captivating Comedy’ Hollywood is … 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
“Monster’s University” (2013) – Movie Review
Director: Dan Scanlon Writers: Daniel Gerson, Robert L. Baird and Dan Scanlon Starring: Billy Crytal, John Goodman and Helen Mirren … More
“Despicable Me 2” (2013) – Movie Review
Director: Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud Writers: Ken Daurio and Cinco Paul Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt ‘Spectacular … More
“The Counselor” (2013) – Movie Review
Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides … More
“Blue Jasmine” (2013) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin and Sally Hawkins ‘Disappointing Drama’ For a reasonable hour or so, Woody … More
“Wreck it Ralph” (2012) – Movie Review
Director: Rich Moore Writer: Phil Johnston and Jennifer Lee Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer ‘Astonishing Animation’ Animated … More
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” (2012) – Movie Review
Directed by Bill Condon Written by Melissa Rosenberg (based on novel by Stephenie Meyer) Starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor … More
“Mirror Mirror” (2012) – Movie Review
Director: Tarsem Singh Starring: Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer, Lily Collins ‘Passable Entertainment’ “Mirror Mirror” is directed by Tarsem Singh. Its … More
“The Fall Guy” (2024) – Fantastic Tribute to Stuntmen
Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson … More
“The Suicide Squad” (2021) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: Idris Elba, John Cena and Margot Robbie ‘Sensational Supervillain Reboot’ Superhero movies that face excessive studio … More
“Annette” (2021) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More
“Tenet” (2020) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki ‘A Mind-Blowing Marvel’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“Hillbilly Elegy” (2020) – Movie Review
Director: Ron Howard Writer: Vanessa Taylor (based on book by J.D. Vance) Starring: Amy Adams, Glenn Close and Gabriel Basso … More
“Another Round” (2019) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Thomas Vinterberg Co-writer: Tobias Lindholm Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen and Magnus Millang ‘Dazzling Drinking Drama’ Alcoholism is … More
“Uncut Gems” (2019) – Movie Review
Writer/Directors: Josh and Benny Safdie Co-writer: Ronald Bronstein Starring: Adam Sandler, Lakeith Stanfield and Kevin Garnett ‘Captivating Crime Thriller’ Few … 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
“Planes” (2013) – Movie Review
Director: Klay Hall Writer: Jeffrey M. Howard Starring: Dane Cook, Stacy Keach and Priyanka Chopra ‘A Time Pass at Best’ … More
“Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” (2012) – Movie Review
‘Passable Animation’ “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” is an animated film directed by Chris Renaud and Kyle Balda. Its script is … More
“Thor: Love and Thunder” (2022) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Taika Waititi Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Christian Bale ‘Thor-oughly Entertaining’ Wonder-Woman beauties rarely wield hammers belong bo-Thor-some … More
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