Movies Reviews and all that Jazz
Here you will see a collection of all my movie reviews. Yes, they are long but they're in depth. I promise that I cover the points that matter the most in the greatest detail possible.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - Review
My review of yet another spy film in what is clearly the year of the Spy Movie. Does Guy Ritchie's latest entry live up to all the spy films that have come out this year?
Fantastic Four (2015) - Review
My review of the fourth attempt to make a film based on Marvel's First Family. Does it succeed?????.............. eeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhh
Mission: IMPOSSIBLE - Rogue Nation - Review
My review of the fifth entry in the Mission: Impossible franchise. Can this new film live up to the standard set by its predecessor?
JUSTICE LEAGUE: Gods and Monsters - Review
My review of Bruce Timm's return to DC Animation with a brand new universe filled with new takes on old heroes. Is it worthy of the animation legend?
ANT-MAN - Review
My review of Marvel's latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Does it live up to the hype?
INDEPENDENCE DAY - Review
My review of probably the very definition of Summer Blockbuster Popcorn Movie!
TERMINATOR GENISYS - Review
My review of the Terminator Reboot. Can it save this dying franchise?
Jurassic World - Review
My review of the latest installment in the Jurassic Park saga. Does the film surpass the original? Or in the very least, is a worthy follow up?
SPY (2015) - Review
My review of the 2015 spy comedy starring Melissa McCarthy, re-teaming with her Bridesmaids and The Heat director, Paul Feig. Is it a worthy film to come out in the Year of the Spy?
San Andreas - Review
My review of the 2015 disaster film starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. We know the film will be a disaster, but is it a fun and watchable disaster?
Tomorrowland - Review
My review of Brad Bird's 2015 science fiction film that hopes to bring back that sense of wonder that was lost in sci-fi and family films.
MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - Review
My review of probably the best action movie of the year 2015. And quite possibly one of the greatest action movies of all time!
Avengers: Age of Ultron - Review
My review of the hotly anticipated sequel to what many consider a game changer in for not only comic book movies, but cinema in general. Can it live up to such high standards?
Furious 7 - Review
My review of the seventh installment of The Fast and the Furious franchise. Is this film as good as the fifth and sixth installment? Is it the proper send off to Paul Walker we've been waiting for?
Nightcrawler - Review
My review of Dan Gilory's directorial debut that offers a gripping exploration about the morality of the media through the eyes of someone who has no sense of morality. Does this film and Jake Gyllenhaal deserve all the praise they've been getting?
Read to find out.
Kingsman: The Secret Service - Review
My review of Matthew Vaughn's latest film and reinvigoration of the classic campy spy films of the Roger Moore era. Can Colin Firth convince you he's a badass? Find out here!
Jupiter Ascending - Review
My review of the Wachowski Siblings' take on the Space Opera genre. Does this original film have what it takes to be the next great Space Opera classic?
Seventh Son - Review
My review of the long delayed movie that finally has been released. Is this fantasy story worth the long, long, LONG, wait???
Nope. Read why.
Paddington - Review
My review of a UK children's staple. Can this bear charm a U.S. audience? Well from the looks of it, yet he can!
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - Review
One last time....please just be one last time.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Review
Here we go again. Is it better than the previous outing?
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Review
My review of Peter Jackson's return to Middle-Earth. Was it worth the wait?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Review
The trilogy concludes with the final chapter of Peter Jackson's epic fantasy saga.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Review
The story continues in my review of the second film in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Review
In this review, I look back at the 2001 film that introduced everyone outside of the literary world to Middle-Earth.
EXODUS: Gods and Kings - Analysis and Review
My review of Ridley Scott's Biblical epic. As another telling of one of my favorite stories from the Bible, does it live up to The Ten Commandments???
BIRDMAN - Analysis and Review
My review of the most highly acclaimed film of the year! Does it live up to all this hype? Well.........
JOHN WICK - Analysis and Review
My review of the biggest surprise of the fall season. Is this small action film the return to great action we've been waiting for?
BIG HERO 6 - Analysis and Review
My review of Marvel's first animated film under the Disney banner. Does it live up to the studios successful track record?
Interstellar - Analysis and Review
My review of Christopher Nolan's ode to 2001: A Space Odyssey. Is this work of ambition worth the price of admission? Yes, for the spectacle and story. No for all the things between the lines.
Gone Girl - Analysis and Review
My review of David Fincher's latest film, starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. Watch this movie!
High Moon - Analysis and Review
My review of Bryan Fuller's return to science fiction which went from being a Pilot for a brand new show into a made for TV movie. Does it work as a stand alone TV movie? Or is it better as a Pilot?
Curse of the Dragon Slayer - Analysis and Review
My review of a hidden gem in the indie fantasy film world. Does this direct to DVD film have the greatness of its Hollywood counterparts? Well, its better than the other direct to DVD releases of its genre. Which is a feat.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Analysis and Review
My review of the Michael Bay produced reboot of the beloved franchise of heroes in the half shell. Does it live up to its roots?
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For - Analysis and Review
My review of the long...long...long awaited sequel to the film that spearheaded the need for faithful comic book adaptations. Does it live up to its predecessor? No.
The Giver - Analysis and Revew
My review of the film adaptation of one of my favorite novels growing up. Did it disappoint? Yes.
The Raid 2 - Analysis and Review
My review of the follow up to the hit 2011 action film, The Raid. Can director Gareth Evans and star Iko Uwais top their cinematic achievement? The short answer: YES
Guardians of the Galaxy - Analysis and Review
My review of Marvel's journey to the farthest reaches of their Cinematic Universe. Does it deliver?
Hercules - Analysis and Review
My review of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's passion project that finally arrives on the big screen. Is it worth the price of admission?
Lucy - Analysis and Review
My review of Luc Besson's latest foray into the Sci-Fi Action genre since The Fifth Element with Scarlet Johansson playing Dr. Manhattan...get that reference?
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes - Analysis and Review
My review of the hotly anticipated sequel to the surprise hit, Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Does it live up to it? IT SURE DOES!
Snowpiercer - Analysis and Review
My review of Bong Joon-ho's first English feature film that was still made by Koreans and starring two Korean stars that is better than most American blockbusters this year...except Days of Future Past...and Edge of Tomorrow. They're all equal...Sorta.
Transformers: Age of Extinction - Analysis and Review
My review of the horrendous sequel that everyone will turn their brains off to enjoy it.
How To Train Your Dragon 2 - Analysis and Review
My review of the sequel to one of Dreamworks' best animated movies so far. This is truly an experience to behold.
22 Jump Street - Analysis and Review
My review of Phil Lord and Chris Miller's sequel to their breakout comedy film starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum. This is the must see comedy of the year so far!
Edge of Tomorrow - Analysis and Review
My review of Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt's sci-fi "Groundhog Day." I don't go in depth as I usually do, but I do tell you why you should go see this movie!
My review of yet another spy film in what is clearly the year of the Spy Movie. Does Guy Ritchie's latest entry live up to all the spy films that have come out this year?
My review of the fourth attempt to make a film based on Marvel's First Family. Does it succeed?????.............. eeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhh
My review of the fifth entry in the Mission: Impossible franchise. Can this new film live up to the standard set by its predecessor?
My review of Bruce Timm's return to DC Animation with a brand new universe filled with new takes on old heroes. Is it worthy of the animation legend?
My review of Marvel's latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Does it live up to the hype?
My review of probably the very definition of Summer Blockbuster Popcorn Movie!
My review of the Terminator Reboot. Can it save this dying franchise?
My review of the latest installment in the Jurassic Park saga. Does the film surpass the original? Or in the very least, is a worthy follow up?
My review of the 2015 spy comedy starring Melissa McCarthy, re-teaming with her Bridesmaids and The Heat director, Paul Feig. Is it a worthy film to come out in the Year of the Spy?
My review of the 2015 disaster film starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. We know the film will be a disaster, but is it a fun and watchable disaster?
My review of Brad Bird's 2015 science fiction film that hopes to bring back that sense of wonder that was lost in sci-fi and family films.
My review of probably the best action movie of the year 2015. And quite possibly one of the greatest action movies of all time!
My review of the hotly anticipated sequel to what many consider a game changer in for not only comic book movies, but cinema in general. Can it live up to such high standards?
My review of the seventh installment of The Fast and the Furious franchise. Is this film as good as the fifth and sixth installment? Is it the proper send off to Paul Walker we've been waiting for?
My review of Dan Gilory's directorial debut that offers a gripping exploration about the morality of the media through the eyes of someone who has no sense of morality. Does this film and Jake Gyllenhaal deserve all the praise they've been getting?
Read to find out.
My review of Matthew Vaughn's latest film and reinvigoration of the classic campy spy films of the Roger Moore era. Can Colin Firth convince you he's a badass? Find out here!
My review of the Wachowski Siblings' take on the Space Opera genre. Does this original film have what it takes to be the next great Space Opera classic?
My review of the long delayed movie that finally has been released. Is this fantasy story worth the long, long, LONG, wait???
Nope. Read why.
My review of a UK children's staple. Can this bear charm a U.S. audience? Well from the looks of it, yet he can!
One last time....please just be one last time.
Here we go again. Is it better than the previous outing?
My review of Peter Jackson's return to Middle-Earth. Was it worth the wait?
The trilogy concludes with the final chapter of Peter Jackson's epic fantasy saga.
The story continues in my review of the second film in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
In this review, I look back at the 2001 film that introduced everyone outside of the literary world to Middle-Earth.
My review of Ridley Scott's Biblical epic. As another telling of one of my favorite stories from the Bible, does it live up to The Ten Commandments???
My review of the most highly acclaimed film of the year! Does it live up to all this hype? Well.........
My review of the biggest surprise of the fall season. Is this small action film the return to great action we've been waiting for?
My review of Marvel's first animated film under the Disney banner. Does it live up to the studios successful track record?
My review of Christopher Nolan's ode to 2001: A Space Odyssey. Is this work of ambition worth the price of admission? Yes, for the spectacle and story. No for all the things between the lines.
My review of David Fincher's latest film, starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. Watch this movie!
My review of Bryan Fuller's return to science fiction which went from being a Pilot for a brand new show into a made for TV movie. Does it work as a stand alone TV movie? Or is it better as a Pilot?
My review of a hidden gem in the indie fantasy film world. Does this direct to DVD film have the greatness of its Hollywood counterparts? Well, its better than the other direct to DVD releases of its genre. Which is a feat.
My review of the Michael Bay produced reboot of the beloved franchise of heroes in the half shell. Does it live up to its roots?
My review of the long...long...long awaited sequel to the film that spearheaded the need for faithful comic book adaptations. Does it live up to its predecessor? No.
My review of the film adaptation of one of my favorite novels growing up. Did it disappoint? Yes.
My review of the follow up to the hit 2011 action film, The Raid. Can director Gareth Evans and star Iko Uwais top their cinematic achievement? The short answer: YES
My review of Marvel's journey to the farthest reaches of their Cinematic Universe. Does it deliver?
My review of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's passion project that finally arrives on the big screen. Is it worth the price of admission?
My review of Luc Besson's latest foray into the Sci-Fi Action genre since The Fifth Element with Scarlet Johansson playing Dr. Manhattan...get that reference?
My review of the hotly anticipated sequel to the surprise hit, Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Does it live up to it? IT SURE DOES!
My review of Bong Joon-ho's first English feature film that was still made by Koreans and starring two Korean stars that is better than most American blockbusters this year...except Days of Future Past...and Edge of Tomorrow. They're all equal...Sorta.
My review of the horrendous sequel that everyone will turn their brains off to enjoy it.
My review of the sequel to one of Dreamworks' best animated movies so far. This is truly an experience to behold.
My review of Phil Lord and Chris Miller's sequel to their breakout comedy film starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum. This is the must see comedy of the year so far!
My review of Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt's sci-fi "Groundhog Day." I don't go in depth as I usually do, but I do tell you why you should go see this movie!
My review of Angelina Jolie's fairy tale passion project. I go in depth on the problems I find with making one of the greatest villains in film history into a sympathetic one.
My review on what I consider to be the best Marvel film made. I go in depth on the comparisons with The Avengers and the Spider-Man sequels that this movie is sure to get.
My review on the new wave indie Japanese film from 2000 by director Katsuhito Ishii. I go in depth about the plot as well as the very misleading cover art.
My review on one of my favorite films of 2014. This is my analysis of the Gareth Edwards monstrous reboot of the legendary King of the Monsters: Godzilla!
My review on Warner Bros. Jp and Keishi Otomo's live action adaptation of the hit manga/anime: Rurouni Kenshin. I go in depth on the state of anime adaptations and how this film give me hope for the future.
My review on the Marc Webb's follow up to The Amazing Spider-Man. I go in depth about where this film went right, but more importantly where it went wrong.
My review of Kim Jee-woon's tribute to Sergio Leone westerns and American adventure blockbusters. Believe me when I say, that this movie is the most fun you wish you had from an American blockbuster in a long time.
My review of the Russo Brothers first effort in the realm of Marvel as they plunge Chris Evans' Captain America into a good old American Spy Thriller...with Superheroes.
My review on Bong Joon-ho's monster film that pretty much declared that Korean films can outdo American Blockbusters.
My review of Naom Murro's follow up to Zack Snyder's 2007 smash hit based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller. Does it live up to the bloody legacy of the original?
My review on Phil Lord and Chris Miller's animated big screen adaptation of the Lego Property. Is Everything as Awesome as the catchy theme song suggests?
My review on the reboot to Tom Clancy's literary creation. I go in depth on how an incredible cast and director could make a film that is inevitably just safe instead of pushing the edge.
My review of Spike Jonze's new take on the Love Story. I go in depth about his commentary on love as well as what the film has to say about love.
My review of the sequel that improved on the debacle of the last one but does nothing to actually live up to the first one. Yet I still like it. See why.
My review of the midnight crowd pleasing movie that inevitably you realize that it is not so crowd pleasing when you watch it at home without the energy of a pleased crowd.
My review of the film that I have fond memories of in High School and still can appreciate as the best of this strange franchise.
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