Category: REVIEWS

Crimson Peak, 2015

I don’t know what took me so long to get around to watching this gorgeous looking movie from GDT. The plot was so-so but the acting was very good.

Kong: Skull Island, 2017

I can’t recall any other movies that were this much fun but started off so painfully bad. The first 20 minutes was just filled with characters telling you exactly what action movie stereotype they were. Luckily once Kong shows up things go bonkers in the best possible way.

The Handmaiden, 2016

It’s fun to watch a master filmmaker do their thing. Layer after layer of deception is peeled away until you realize the truth was there the whole time.

Logan, 2017

A very touching and fitting end to Jackman’s run as Wolverine. I can’t imagine anyone else playing this character.

Tickled, 2016

I had to rewatch this before watching the new “The Tickle King” short film follow-up. If you thought things got weird during the original film’s production wait until you see what happened at the film screenings! I have a feeling this is far from over…

Moonlight, 2016

One of the rare times I wish a movie was longer. Usually I am begging them to be over with. I feel that all 3 stories could have used a little more time to learn more about Chiron.

Passengers, 2016

I know most reviewers dumped all over this movie when it came out, but I enjoyed it quite a bit. Lawrence and Pratt are likable enough to pull even the thinest plot off.

Doctor Strange, 2016

A visual treat for sure, but you can really notice the usual Marvel origin story template at work. Strange’s mean steak and flat humor were a bit odd.

The Founder, 2016

I think the movie was trying to make you root for Ray Kroc. All I came away with was feeling sad for the McDonald brothers.

Split, 2016

This review may contain spoilers. I loved the idea of Shyamalan hiding a movie within another movie. The little capper with Bruce Willis tying this movie into the Unbreakable universe was cool, but that one scene couldn’t hide the fact that Casey’s story just wasn’t satisfyingly wrapped up.

Beware the Slenderman, 2016

Made me understand how easily something like this can happen. Hopefully we’ll eventually get some type of follow up to finally see what happens to the girls.

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, 2017

Six movie in and these filmmakers have mastered the art of writing themselves out of corners. I didn’t like this as much as Retribution. I was surprised Wesker didn’t have much to do.

Overnight, 2003

The best cautionary tale ever caught on tape. Troy Duffy was king of the world for all of 5 minutes and blew it all when he crossed the Hollywood system.

Breaking a Monster, 2015

You can just watch the joy of playing kick ass metal music being sucked out of these kids by the record industry system. I hope they all stick with it.