This is a thriller about international intrigue involving the CIA and black ops, Mossad, the Iranians, the Israelis, and a nuclear device, taking place in Malta, Romania, Warsaw, Tripoli, Istanbul, and Rome—all lovely places to visit, but except for a scene here and there, we won’t see much. The story is set up with young […]
Simon West is a bad director. In fact, I bet the only film anyone dares defend him on is Con Air (his first) and that’s even a weak argument. His credits include movies you have forgotten about like teen horror thriller When a Stranger Calls, Nicholas Cage’s direct-to-dvd Stolen, and two Jason Statham action flicks
Don’t be fooled by that all-star cast, or even the lure of a having a real female Jason Bourne type film (Sorry Atomic Blond, you failed). Unlocked is directed by Michael Apted, who, if you know anything about his films: Chasing Mavericks, Enough, The World is Not Enough, are all forgettable. Unlocked is slightly more
From the director of “The Expendables 3” comes a film that’s as predictable and by the books as you can get in the action genre. If there are surprises along the way, it’s at the monstrous running time and complete change of direction in subject matter. “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” has a tonal problem. Poor Gary
The long-awaited Stephen King adaptation The Dark Tower is a disaster on nearly every level. The most confounding part of it is how any movie with Elba and McConaughey could be this bland. The “McConaissance” has officially ended. Looking at the selection of King novels adapted to the big screen, there are more duds than
Uncredited John Wick / upcoming Deadpool 2 director David Leitch should have had the most stylish and rewarding action flick at SXSW this year. Unfortunately, Atomic Blond, the Charlize Theron – stylish and ultra-violent is more is more of an atomic bomb. Theron coming off the iconic Furiosa in Mad Max, I guess expectations were
Ten years after The Fifth Element, fantasy film director Luc Besson puts together the most expensive French flick in history. Compared to his ‘97 Bruce Willis sci-fi flick, which had 188 visual effects shots, this one has 2734. It’s another case of technology overriding anything else on screen. Lead actor DeHaan (coming off another failed
Christopher Nolan is one of the most praise worthy filmmakers alive. His films challenge the audience beyond simple enjoyment, despite the fact, most are blockbusters. He is also the rare writer/director pleasing the majority of critics and mainstream audiences alike. It’s also worth mentioning his projects always make a profit. That being said, “Dunkirk”, his
Super pigs, rapid fire poo balls with both Tilda Swinton and Jake Gyllenhaal playing cartoon like characters means this must be a Bong Joon-Ho film. The critically acclaimed South Korean director followed up action packed Snowpiercer with another thought provoking original concept. It’s hard not to like this film; it’s funny, cute, slightly twisted but
King of the “If you have seen one of them, you have seen them all” franchise. Michael Bay’s profitable special effects blockbuster series is on its 5th installment. Were taken back in time with this latest sequel, incorporating King Arthur and Merlin into the Transformers origin story. “The Last Knight” absorbs elements from other franchises