The Fantastic Four: First Steps could be one of my all-time favorite Marvel movies, because it’s, simply put … fantastic. NOTE: Mid- and Post-credits scenes.
Tag: Film Review
F1: The Movie (Review)
F1 is a high-octane summer blockbuster with a standout performance by Brad Pitt, among a solid ensemble cast. It’s a visual escape that leaves you wondering what’s next with rewatch value.
Eddington (Review)
Eddington is Ari Aster’s satirical view of corporate exploitation, corruption, echo chambers and disinformation, entwined with political polarization, fanaticism, and violence to the backdrop of COVID-19. It’s unforgettable and divisive.
Jurassic World: Rebirth (Review)
With Jurassic World: Rebirth, director Gareth Edwards delivers a perfect summer blockbuster, full of the wonder, fun, and thrill of the original Spielberg masterpiece; Jonathan Bailey is a pure delight as “Dr. Henry Loomis,” a protégé of “Dr. Alan Grant’s.”
Angelina Jolie is wickedly enchanting as “Maleficent”
Being a fan of Disney and Angelina Jolie, I was predisposed to like this big-budget summer venture titled Maleficent. A reimagining of the 1959 animated classic Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent is told from the point of view of the title character by a mysterious narrator. A pleasant, but predictable third-act twist continues Disney’s notable feminist fairytale trend (recall last year’s hit Frozen?), leaving audiences with fond…
“The Normal Heart” is shattered by Bomer and all-star cast
Home Box Office (HBO) premiered Plan B Entertainment’s film adaptation of Larry Kramer’s 1985 off-Broadway play titled The Normal Heart. Set against the backdrop of the early to mid 1980s, The Normal Heart is a haunting and heartbreaking story about a generation of gay men (later women) and the emergence of HIV/AIDS in the United States. Anchored…
The Great Gatsby (review)
Blitz Review: I wasn’t expecting much from Baz Luhrmann’s Great Gatsby adaptation, but I was pleasantly surprised, with both the visuals and soundtrack/score. DiCapiro was fantastic, and that idealistic world was a romanticized spectacle. Notable Qualities: Art Direction, Cinematography, Acting, Soundtrack/Score, Costume Design, Directing, Original Song (“Together” – listen below), DiCaprio’s performance. Grade: A+ Follow the link…
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