Every once and awhile I see a film that is both brilliant and entertaining. A film with intricately woven story telling, great acting, and deeply memorable scenes. I find it fascinating how...Read More>
The A Team was everything I expected a summer action movie based on a cheesy 80s show to be. There were definitely some high lights and some serious low points as well.
Iron Man 2 delivers as an exciting, action packed adventure, but what makes it most enjoyable is the cleverly funny dialogue delivered by a cast of very skilled actors.
The new Clash of the Titans is not very magical or memorable, but it's not completely terrible either. And while the exact plot and motivations are a little different, all the same...Read More>
Although Alice in Wonderland is a feast of beautiful color and art, the whole affair feels really hollow. While I'm a fan of Tim Burton, I'm beginning to think his remakes and...Read More>
Right when I was ready to throw in the towel on post-apocalyptic movies, I decided to give The Book of Eli a chance to change my mind on the genre. What I...Read More>
Avatar is a familiar, even clichéd story, but James Cameron wraps it in the most dazzling and unique world imaginable. And while the script won't blow your mind, it's tight enough...Read More>
2012 is a three-hour disaster. Contrived dialogue, poor character development and the worst last line of a movie EVER cause this film to fail on so many levels. And while...Read More>
Where the Wild Things Are scores big as a stunning visual recreation of a beloved childhood book. Although the film's story sometimes seems a little convoluted, that's probably because a child is...Read More>
The Guild's recent video, aptly named "Do You Want To Date My Avatar?" takes on new meaning in the film Surrogates. Imagine a world where we all sat comfortably in recliners while...Read More>
District 9 is everything I love about science fiction. For me, Science Fiction at its very best is provocative enough to make you question what it means to be human, and consider...Read More>
Stephen Sommers is a skilled writer and director of action movies and I was surprisingly entertained by his latest film, G.I. Joe. When I told Daniel I was nervous about reviewing this...Read More>
Lets be real for a second. Yes, Optimus Prime has the coolest voice ever. Yes, everyone knows Megan Fox is hot. Yes, giant robots fighting is fun...Read More>
Admittedly I had very low expectations for Land of the Lost, so the campy ridiculousness of the movie was somewhat enjoyable. As always though, I was disappointed that the best jokes were...Read More>
When our local theater finally put up the "Feature Presentation" slide after about five previews I had already seen, I let out a little squeal of excitement. Then the opening credits for...Read More>
The new Star Trek is the type of film that reminds me why I love movies so much. It is stunning to look at, entertaining to watch, and a touching look at...Read More>
Watchmen is a beautiful, beast of a movie that takes some time to absorb. Even having read the graphic novel the movie is a bit overwhelming, but there is no denying that...Read More>
Taken was both exactly what I expected (popcorn action thriller) and a little bit of a surprise (who knew a PG-13 movie could qualify as an exploitation film).
