Never has there been a film to cover the theme, tone and message as brilliantly as The Menu in regards to an original story. Ralph Fiennes was exceptionally sinister, poised, and restrained in his role as the Chef himself.
A biographical drama for the ages, She Said pits the word of nobody up against the word of a juggernaut in film the industry, with money to spare to keep people from talking. This film easily becomes one of the hardest movies you’ll ever want to watch.
What had the potential to be so strong, bold, and powerful, ended up being one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s biggest letdowns. Feeling like a third installment to a trilogy, where the love and passion behind the first two has completely died out, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever manages to...
A roller coaster in many more ways than one. The film breaks itself up into three parts, each mesmerizing and engaging in their own right, but irritatingly boring. The film tackles issues that many could relate to on a day to day basis, and makes for some rather though provoking moments.
The first thing you notice in this historical drama based on a true story is the fantastic score. The choice of using the violin brings so much life to this film. It is a wonderful compliment to the difficult themes this movie discusses, and has a nearly indescribable boost to...
This is the next installment of your latest below average possession movie that drops at least once a year. Nothing really stands out as special about this luke-warm Daniel Stamm horror flick.
As the DCEU’s first and only 2022 movie, Director Jaume Collet-Serra dove into relatively unknown territory from his usual signature of cheaply made thrillers. Instead, he attempted to embody the filming techniques reminiscent of Guy Ritchie and DC film juggernaut Zack Snyder.
Hardly a minute can go by without thinking of the insanely powerful chemistry George Clooney and Julia Roberts share on screen. Ticket to Paradise feels like it was written specifically for them to perform, and they give 100% of their abilities to the film.
Starting off, God’s Country will blow you away with its mystifying, ominous, and surreal beauty of rural Montana in the wintertime. A full eight minutes goes by in the beginning of the film without a single line of dialogue, but still fully captures your attention with absolutely no hindrance.
At its core, the Halloween franchise is a campy slasher film series with gritty, gruesome elements, and is a heart pounding horror story that has already gone down as one of the greatest horror franchises ever made. Does Halloween Ends maintain the same life and thrills carried out by the 1978 hit?
Amsterdam might sound like a movie that you have to go see, due to its star-studded cast of big-name talent. But that’s really all it has going for it. Amsterdam uses the star power for shock factor, and seemingly not at all for plot advancement or any real significance.
Based on the children’s book from the early 1960s, Lyle Lyle Crocodile is able to maintain the same basic principles as it’s original lore, but takes an astronomical number of creative liberties in order to translate successfully to the big screen.
Smile is your basic horror film. For the most part, it does everything by the books, and takes very little risk in telling a chilling story. It is safe and traditional, yet has plenty to offer in terms of edginess, jumpscares and tropey thrills.
Starting out in an extremely fast-paced and chaotic manner, Bros didn’t feel all that promising right off the bat. However, it quickly dawns upon you that this fast-pacing is exactly what Nicholas Stoller was going for to set you up for opening your heart to understanding the mind...
Noted as her second outing as a director, Don’t Worry Darling shows us that Olivia Wilde in indeed capable at creating a rather compelling and consistent story that feels original for the most part.
What do you do as an actor when you have to work alongside the legendary Viola Davis in a powerful epic inspired by true events? You do what Lashana Lynch does and demand the stage regardless.
Pearl is deceptively charming in the opening minutes of the film. It will prepare you for joy, carelessness and purely blissful energy from the 1910s surrounding a seemingly carefree and free-spirited girl by the name of Pearl, played by Mia Goth.
A whodunit taking pieces of other films that laid the groundwork for the genre to make a somewhat original take on the classic murder mystery party favorite. Tom George makes his big screen directorial debut with this Clue-inspired period piece in 1953 London...
Barbarian promises to be a different experience from anything you’ve seen before, even if you are a fan of horror. It is almost impossible to speak on the bizarre brilliance this film brings audiences, and will almost certainly be talked about for several years to come...
A straight to streaming Disney “Live Action” remake that acts as close to a roller coaster as a film of this nature could; full of ups and downs, abrupt twists and turns, fast paced, heart pounding moments as well as equally dull and boring moments.
A story, long overdue, that needed to be told. An absolutely astounding performance from most of the lead actors and actresses. A satirical documentary whose existence will prove that many can, and will, miss its entire reason for being made.
George Miller created an anthology of beauty with this film, with each segment acting as its own work of art in a very different, but appealing sort of way. The use of color is creative, captivating and beautiful...
The Invitation starts out rather typically, but in a charming way. We are greeted by grand, Gothic architecture that is very easy on the eyes and almost seducing in a way that makes you feel right at home, but at the same time, on edge.
If you miss the early 90s and 2000s B-tier Discovery/Sci Fi Original movies like Anaconda, Arachnophobia or Sharknado, Beast might satisfy that craving. While the production value is certainly much higher on Beast, you can draw parallels and see the inspiration behind its conception...
While the location in the beginning of this movie was breathtaking, that is practically the only wow factor one could get from this movie. Nearly every single action taken and almost every choice being made has you suspend your disbelief that much further than the last, and after a short while...
Feeling like a short film that went on for too long, Bodies Bodies Bodies isn’t all that engaging. While nothing in particular felt overly forced onto us, it still had a cringey vibe that made you feel uncomfortable the whole time.
The best way to sum up what this movie represents, and how you might feel before watching it altogether is simply, “never judge a book by it’s cover.” A lovely piano-forward serenade introduces us to the world we will be engulfed in for the next two hours...
You wont really know what you are in for with this movie until the first act is more or less complete. Initially, it feels like it could be a parody movie, then feels like it could be a comedy, then an action movie, then a whodunit movie.
The opening five minutes gives you hope that Super-Pets is not going to waste your time. It gives us all the information we need for a backstory in a timely manner before introducing us to Krypto’s involvement in the Man of Steel’s life.
Vengeance doesn’t give off very promising vibes in the beginning. The establishing scene would probably have been much better off and far more impactful had there been no background music to distract us from what is happening.
Your first reaction may be the same as mine: Fixation on the landscape. Beautiful and dead don’t commonly share the same idea, but in this case, it works. The natural beautiful dead look to the Aqua Dulce Desert north of Los Angeles California...
Based on a short by the same name from 2010, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On does not disappoint. While it is highly encouraged to watched the short beforehand, it is by no means necessary.
While being advertised as a pile of garbage, this movie actually surpassed my expectations for it. Still being riddled by the cop-out kids movie classic of raunchy toilet humor, Paws of Fury actually had a really fun amount of puns, gags and one-liners that landed incredibly well.
This plays out like if Nicholas Sparks and Stephen King were to write a story together. The film wastes little time getting to the suspense that creates the story to begin with, then takes its time from that point on to get anywhere truly worthwhile.
Thor starts off by unapologetically showing off all of the new technical feats the studio has been able to accomplish with their budget of $250 million. The showoff scene pertains very little to the rest of the movie itself, save for the origin an extremely annoying running gag...
This movie had heart behind its production. That was obvious from the very opening. Immediately, the score sweeps you off your feet, setting the tone in an elegant and beautiful manner. Credited for the score is...
Right off the bat, it is obvious that Illumination put some of their best animators on the team to create this movie. It is undeniably beautiful, at least compared to its four predecessors. And this is almost entirely apparent in the final 10 minutes of it.
The Black Phone tackles some trauma inducing subjects, and it is strongly cautioned that you approach this movie with knowledge that it can, and will touch on some of the most difficult things that children and parents alike could experience.
Elvis’ opening thirty minutes brings you the typical, yet expected Baz Luhrmann signature of sensory overload. While chaotic, it was also nothing short of grand, much like the musical artist’s career itself. Immediately, it is obvious that the costume design was of particular importance to this film
PIXAR’s latest addition to its arsenal of immediate classics was a good, but fundamentally safe movie. Right off the bat, the quality of animation overwhelms you with breathtaking visuals, which seems is in line with each PIXAR movie that proceeds the next...
In short, Jurassic World Dominion felt uninspired. The veteran actors from the franchise that have shown us many times in the past that they are capable of superb acting felt like they distanced themselves from giving a convincing performance.
This film knows exactly what you want as a fan of the first film, and delivers exactly what you've been craving without overdoing it. It remembers its roots well, and pays an incredible amount of respect to it.
Deserving of its PG-13 rating, the Bob’s Burgers Movie plays out just like it would over three or four episodes of the show it was derived from. The bigger budget for this film is used very effectively, seeing as the animators were able to incorporate shading and fluid animation...
Marketed as a Horror Drama, I would argue that this film has many more thriller elements than Drama. Men starts out with an extremely creative take on introducing us to the soundtrack; incorporating the song into the environment in several different ways throughout each of the establishing shots...
Immediately establishing the setting, the score comes in full force and at full volume, setting the tone for the time period. Notes of Baz Luhrmann’s and Wes Anderson’s filmmaking styles are prominently spread throughout the film making for a beautifully framed world, or rather village, of Downton.
Being the newest edition to Disney+'s direct-to-stream movies, Chip n' Dale Rescue Rangers feels like it had a much higher budget than it may have deserved. While a super fun callback to multiple IPs that’s are not strictly from Disney’s arsenal...
Starting out a bit slow, this continuation to the MCU feels a bit lackluster having to ride the coattails of Spiderman No Way Home. But without it's predecessor being a factor, Multiverse of Madness certainly holds it's own.
Yup. This is a Michael Bay film. It doesn’t exactly start out subtle, but if you didn’t know Michael Bay directed this, give it thirty minutes and you’ll be convinced. This is the work of an extremely talented director who is confident and comfortable in his craft.
If you miss Sandra Bullock’s style of comedy in Miss Congeniality, The Lost City will fill that void perfectly. Her portrayal of the exhausted novelist Loretta is the perfect role for her, and it is extremely evident that she has fun with it throughout the entirety of the film.
It was extremely apparent that this film was this Director’s first project. Not a lot of technique was used in the filmmaking, and the only camera angle used throughout the film was an extreme closeup of everyone’s faces.
There is plenty to love about The Northman, but it is a good idea to prepare for its ruthless violence and themes beforehand. This movie might be exactly what someone would want for a Viking-style action film...
You’re going to need your inhaler to get through this film. A comedy that starts on top of its game and doesn’t let off the pedal until the very end. Right after you think you’ve recovered from a fit of laughter, you’ll be clenching your stomach laughing even harder the very next moment.
DreamWorks Animation tried an animation style that was a bit different from their traditional work. It felt similar to Who Framed Roger Rabbit in that the characters within the movie didn't quite blend seamlessly into their worlds.
While it may be a mild improvement on its predecessor, Secrets of Dumbledore falls flat where it matters most. Countless new plotlines are introduced, and others forgotten entirely.
This movie knows exactly what it is, and doesn't let you forget it. It's a slapstick comedy easy for the family to enjoy together.
Morbius is insultingly bad with little to no redeeming qualities. It takes common tropes that movies today will at least be self aware about, and turns them into events that are supposed to shock you into thinking that it is an original idea.
The greatest movie that nobody will ever see. The screenplay was nearly perfect. The film editing was precise and purposeful. The score was beautifully in tune with the events on screen. The costume design is Oscar worthy. The directing style is like nothing I’ve seen before.
It's a chick-flick right? Yes. But that should not deter you from seeing this date-night disguised flick that became the most "day and date" title to ever be streamed to Peacock.
What starts out seeming like another mindless comedy, turns into a heartfelt emotional roller coaster reminding you the value of those you hold dear to your heart and what you would change about how you treated them if you were to lose them.
PIXAR came back swinging in yet another beautifully animated film. The company has never been afraid to tackle tougher issues, and this flick is no exception. It starts off a bit weak, but really begins to fill into itself after the plot begins to take hold.
Matt Reeves came to play with this thriller of a Superhero Movie. I walked into the cinema, fully expecting to draw parallels between this and the Christopher Nolan trilogy. But I can safely, and happily say that Matt Reeves made it entirely his own.