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Big Fish is a tall tale
Tim Burton’s films are the kind of movies that audience can immediately identify as a Burton film, which I think is a good thing. Big Fish is no exception, although this is Burton’s best storytelling...
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In The Name Of The King robs the rich and steals from the poor
Uwe Boll is becoming very good at making bad movies with recognizable talent. In the Name of the King is no different than many of his other projects like the Bloodrayne series. It consist of a poor...
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is precious
The first installment of the blockbuster franchise, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was a success on many levels, even though the film’s special effects are beginning to look dated...
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers takes a while to build
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is almost as good as the first film, but for much different reasons. Director Peter Jackson honors each of the three storylines and its characters adventures,...
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King rightfully ascends to the throne.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King successfully concludes director Peter Jackson’s seven year quest to complete the J.R.R. Tolkien’s tale. He ties up all the unanswered questions while...
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey does not live up to the hype
Director Peter Jackson’s first installment of the much anticipated J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel, The Hobbit does not live up to the hype, but it does not mean audiences are going to turn their backs on the...
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Painted Skin 2: The Resurrection comes to life when it counts
Usually, sequels are not very good compared to the original, but Painted Skin 2: The Resurrection holds up well against its predecessor. This installment has the original cast minus action star Donnie...
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The Red Balloon
Recently, I read an article that provided a list of films a young person should watch by the time they are 14-years old. Le Ballon Rouge meaning The Red Balloon was one of them. I missed the...
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Donnie Darko: The Director’s Cut fills in the holes
I am torn between the theatrical release and the director’s cut of Donnie Darko. The theatrical version left me perplexed and wondering what just happened. Richard Kelly’s updated version fills in...
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OZ the Great and Powerful is missing more than ruby slippers
OZ the Great and Powerful is missing more than the iconic ruby slippers from the MGM’s 1939 film. Disney ends up producing this movie with one arm tied behind its back because Warner Brothers would...
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The Sorcerer and the White Snake
The Sorcerer and the White Snake is a Chinese fantasy film based on a story that has been passed down for generations. Although, some of the cultural references will be lost on domestic audiences, the...
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Pacific Rim is a monstrous mess
Acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is finally back behind the camera in the enormously disappointing Pacific Rim. Giant monsters versus Giant humanoid robots. There really isn’t that more to tell...
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47 RONIN are turning over in their graves
The film’s director, Carl Erik Rinsch is probably kneeling before a room of executives at Universal and offering to perform seppuku for the dismal 47 Ronin starring Keanu Reeves. Everyone knew the...
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HANSEL AND GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS
Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters was a disappointing interpretation of the Grimm fairytale to say the least. The mixture of humor and horror could not match the coolness factor of Hansel (Jeremy...
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THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG does not live up to its title
Many people exclaim the second installment is much better than the first film, but I do not think that justifies a favorable review for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. I do not know whose greed...
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THOR: THE DARK WORLD hammers out an unsatisfactory ending
The sequel, Thor: The Dark World finds the title character tackling the all-to-common villain that wants to destroy the entire universe for some illogical reason that is never fully explained and...
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I, Frankenstein is going to leave a scar
It’s alive! Well, it is happy to be breathing at this point because the newest interpretation of Mary Shelley’s classic character has many noticeable imperfections that are going to leave a scar. At...
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