“Hell or High Water” has a very simple premise: a couple of bank-robbing brothers are looking to rob more banks so they can pay-off…the bank – and save the family ranch. A sheriff on the verge of retirement and his longtime partner are out to catch them. Complete with his Texas “True Grit” twang, Jeff […]
After a successful “Star Trek” reboot in 2009 and an even stronger 2013 sequel, J.J. Abrams handed control of the Starship Enterprise over to “Fast & Furious” director Justin Lin – who has now destroyed it, in more ways than one. Literally, the Enterprise gets demolished early in “Star Trek Beyond” – which features dazzling […]
So, hear me out: In this year of superhero saturation, sequels that didn’t need to be made (and no one wanted to see) and talking animated animals, “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates” is one of the best times I’ve had at the movies. Surprised, right? Yeah, you’re not alone. I expected “Mike and Dave” to […]
“Now You See Me 2” is the follow-up to 2013’s surprise hit magician/crime caper that’s a pure guilty pleasure: a great ensemble combined with an interesting story that makes-up for its flaws with some fantastic visual tricks. Happy to say this sequel offers pretty much the same, satisfying results. In fact, much of “Now You […]
Angry Birds is one of the most popular and successful apps of all-time. The game is energetic, wacky and completely addicting. With so many kids (and adults) attached to these characters, an animated feature film was a logical next step. Seven years after the game’s inception, Rovio, the franchise’s Finland-based animation company, brings us “The […]
“Criminal” is your textbook “Popcorn Movie”. The cast includes big names: Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Oldman and even Ryan Reynolds in a small role. It’s action-packed with plenty of violence – and some unexpected bloodshed. There are elements of danger, suspense, weird science and a hint of mystery. “Criminal” doesn’t break any new […]
Sony Pictures Animation is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its first feature, “Open Season”, by continuing the franchise with the enjoyably amusing, direct-to-DVD fourth installment – “Open Season: Scared Silly”. Director David Feiss (the creator of “Cow and Chicken”) was head of story on the original “Open Season”. He nicely brings much of the high […]
The “Inspiring True Story Sports Movie” genre list just keeps growing with the addition of “Eddie the Eagle”. Michael “Eddie” Edwards entered the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta, Canada as Britain’s first representative in the Ski Jump competition. But how exactly did he get there? As is the case with most of the underdog […]
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” may be the most hyped movie of the most hyped movie-franchise of all-time. Ever since Disney bought Lucasfilm back in 2012 and announced a brand new trilogy set in that Galaxy Far, Far Away…the anticipation from fans of the original three – and the younger generation of die-hards – has […]
“Joy” marks the third collaboration of director David O. Russell and “Silver Linings Playbook” and “American Hustle” stars Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro. While Lawrence is, once again, a knockout, this true-life “rags-to-riches” story isn’t nearly as strong as their previous work. Lawrence plays Joy Mangano. As the film begins we see […]