For fans of the previous two films in the trilogy, the final battle offers a decent payoff, but overall, the movie is a flimsy finale
Category: Movie Reviews
Review: ‘Werewolf By Night’ thrills on Disney +, stars shine in messy ‘Amsterdam’
The new Disney + special his all the right notes with a scary but fun tone that’s a sweet Halloween treat for teens and adults.
Review: Weaver, Kline shine in ‘The Good House;’ Sanderson Sisters return in ‘Hocus Pocus 2’
Sometimes you forget why some actors are stars, and then a movie like “The Good House” reminds you, and that’s just a comforting and joyful feeling.
Review: ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ trips over well-worn sci-fi and horror tropes
Olivia Wilde’s sophomore directorial effort is a gorgeous-looking film with a great deal of style and panache, but its screenplay is a feckless retread of ideas that were more effectively executed by better films.
Mixed bag of movies opens locally this weekend
While there are no blockbusters on tap, here’s a brief preview of five new movies opening today in local theaters.
Review: Disney’s update of ‘Pinocchio’
Disney’s remake is a solid film for families to kick back and enjoy.
Fall movie lull precedes the big films of the holiday season
As summer fades into fall, there is a lull at movie theaters around the country.
Review: ‘The Invitation’ surprises as thrilling but oft-told vampire tale
Cross the tendencies of Jane Austen with those of Bram Stoker, and you have the surprisingly frightening and fun new gothic-horror picture.
Review: Elba almost makes ‘Beast’ bearable
If you have to go to a movie this weekend, Beast is a choice, but there’s probably something better on the various streaming channels available without having to leave your home.
Review: ‘Bodies’ surprises as a satirical who-done-it
The film is a biting, satirical who-done-it, rather than the bargain-basement serial-killer flick its promotional campaign suggests.
Review: Pitt’s ‘Bullet Train’ hits the mark
As thrilling and action-packed as the movie is, it is the film’s humor, banter, and comical characterizations that lift the movie over the top and make it one of the freshest and fastest films of the summer.
Review: The Rock, Kevin Hart lend voices to kiddie Super Pets movie
If your young kids like super-heroes, you might have fun watching them enjoying the the film’s colorful and action-packed blend of chaos and comedy.
Review: ‘Nope’ homages leave reviewer thinking of better movies
Jordan Peele’s latest film features an excellent cast and is splendidly shot, but the homage is perhaps a little bit stale.
Review: ‘Crawdads’ disappoints as a romance and back-door thriller
The movie is deftly shot with gorgeous scenery, but with such a slipshod story, the cinematography and acting was not enough to win me over.
Review: ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ entertaining but uneven Marvel adventure
Marvel’s latest big-screen confection is an uneven but still enjoyable light-weight super-hero fairy tale that sneaks up and bites you in the end.