Director: Marco Perego Rated R Running Time 90 min Grade C- We’re getting to the point in border crossing films; if you have seen one, you have seen them all. The suspense/thriller sub-genre typically has a checklist of themes: violent scenes, ethical dilemmas, and ethereal desert shots. The Absence of Eden is, unfortunately, derivative of […]
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” the third installment of the Marvel sub-franchise, is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of having the right person at the helm. Writer-director James Gunn has demonstrated a remarkable talent for seamlessly navigating between different realms and maintaining a harmonious equilibrium between grandeur, sarcasm, and
“Avatar: The Way of Water,” the much-anticipated sequel to James Cameron’s 2009 blockbuster “Avatar,” is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant masterpiece that builds upon the themes and world-building of its predecessor.The story, set several years after the first film’s events, follows Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and his family, who have settled into a peaceful
Laika Entertainment Production Company is developing a notable reputation for its production design and animation that enliven well-conceived stories and get the viewers’ rapt attention. Writer/director Chris Butler (Kubo and the Two Strings, Coraline, ParaNorman) and production designer Lou Romano wow us again with artistically drawn images and sets and with a tale full of suspense
A fellow critic asked the rhetorical question, “does latest Avengers live up to the hype”. What is hype, the excellent marketing Disney (which owns Marvel) telling fans who were already going to buy a ticket and love the film without seeing it to get excited? “Avengers Infinity War” is the 19th entry in Marvel’s Cinematic
Significantly better than the first one, “Guardians of the Galaxy” is still Marvel’s sitcom, but “Vol. 2” uses emotion in the third act and inserts more dynamic female characters to its benefit. While the plot line still involves saving the universe (something I keep hoping Marvel writers will tire of) the theme of family and
Oscar winning writer and producer Ben Affleck’s fourth time behind the camera doesn’t produce anything new cinematically, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a nice ride. As mob and gangster films go, Live By Night, adapted from a Denis Lehane novel, is pretty standard. It has a lot in common with graphic novel Road to
Oscar nominated director John Madden’s career has taken interesting twists and turns since Shakespeare in Love won best picture in 1999. He is unpredictable in the projects he chooses like The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and his first time working with a relatively new Jessica Chastain in The Debt. Miss Sloane is a rare and
The rebooted franchise started to slip with Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), the new had started to wear off, I believe I said. Star Trek Beyond, with new director Justin Lin of the Fast & Furious, feels more like an episode rather than a motion picture event. While Beyond certainly gives you the bang and
Marvel studio superhero’s Zoe Saldana (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Mark Ruffalo (The Avengers) take a break from their respective green faces to star in a unique film about stressful family circumstances.