The Beguiled’s languid style ratchets down the tension
It’s beautiful and slow, more of a recliner movie than edge-of-your seat… continue reading
Thriller
Baby Driver hits a high note in this action movie that’s all about the music
‘Baby Driver’ is the latest from acclaimed Edgar Wright, but far more action oriented that comedic… continue reading
Rough Night is fun enough but ultimately makes very little sense
‘Rough Night’ shines sporadically and occasionally quite hilariously in this uneven comedy… continue reading
The Mummy offers thrills, chills and a lot of fun
Can ‘The Mummy’ be the start of a new Cinematic Universe?… continue reading
The Dinner is like three movies in one, but only has one good story
‘The Dinner’ falls into the trap of turning an acting showcase into showboating… continue reading
Logan digs its claws into your emotions
A gem of comic book movie that doesn’t feel like a comic movie. Just don’t bring your kids… continue reading
John Wick: Chapter 2 is a fitting and beautifully violent sequel
‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ is a sequel that may not be the surprise of the first, but it does what it needs to do… continue reading
Feeling split about Split
When it comes to an M. Night Shyamalan film, the viewer can always expect a twist. Do the twists in ‘Split’ elevate it to ‘The Sixth Sense’ status or is it another disappointment like ‘The Village’?… continue reading
The muddled Miss Sloane cannot withstand the power of Jessica Chastain
‘Miss Sloane’ is fine for what it is, but Jessica Chastain is epic… continue reading
Nocturnal Animals collapses under an unwieldy metaphor
Despite boasting some beautiful visuals and killer acting, ‘Nocturnal Animals’ has a story that can’t hold its own weight… continue reading
Dramatic thriller Elle ups the Frenchness by twenty
The French psychological thriller ‘Elle’ is an absorbing, bizarre play from Paul Verhoeven… continue reading
Snowden would be a lot better if it was fictional
‘Snowden’ is more a hagiography and screed than a real movie when you get down to it… continue reading
Ghost Team is a weak sauce indie comedy movie with a sadly boring twist
‘Ghost Team’ wastes a talented cast with a whole lot of nothing… continue reading
Equal parts action and motion sickness fuel Jason Bourne
After nearly a decade since Matt Damon last graced the screen as the titular Jason Bourne character, does the latest film pay an honest tribute to the action movie genre and franchise?… continue reading
Kill Zone 2 on Blu Ray is typical gonzo kung fu melodrama
‘Kill Zone 2’ is out on Blu Ray, and it’s a fun, if not amazing martial arts movie… continue reading