The Lost City has blockbuster comedy written all over it; a simple to follow adventure story, the stars are all names that will draw a crowd, and the setting is scenic and pleasing to the eye. On paper, it should work. In practice, it feels soulless and robotic.
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Read MoreAfter spending years in development purgatory, the live-action adaptation of Naughty Dog’s beloved video game series has finally made its way to the silver screen. Unfortunately, this underwhelming adaptation won’t have much sway with fans or the uninitiated.
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Read MoreDirector Matthew Vaughn’s beloved, irreverent ‘Kingsman’ franchise has returns with the prequel, ‘The King’s Man’, delivering what fans have come to love and expect, while also breaking new ground with a wide array of new, colorful characters.
Read MoreEven those not familiar with Hebert’s classic work, will not be blinded to the fact that ‘Dune’ is easily one of the best films of the year so far. Brought to you by visionary Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, this epic story is brought to life on such an incomprehensibly grand scale, it becomes completely mesmerizing.
Read MoreIf there is one complaint of The Last Duel, it’s that this is a lot to take in. With its subject matter, intense action packed finale, and two and a half hour run time, this might not be for everyone, but with an all-star cast and one of the best screenplays of the year, Ridley Scott’s historical drama is the biggest surprise of 2021 so far.
Read MoreA film that prides itself on being the first Black-Western, ‘The Harder They Fall’ is a viciously brutal and wildly captivating adventure from start to finish, boasting incredible performances from the whole ensemble that bring their characters to life in the most entertaining of ways.
Read MoreIf you thought 2018’s ‘Venom’ went back to the days of early-2000’s era superhero silliness, then wait until “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” as it cranks the 2000’s style to the max. With a B-movie style that perfectly matches its rushed script, it all ends in yet another over the top CGI battle between different colored goo.
Read MoreIn his final appearance as James Bond, Daniel Craig delivers the perfect performance and ending that no previous Bond actor had been afforded. As a result, “No Time to Die” immediately takes its seat as one of the greatest and most essential Bond films.
Read MoreWith James Gunn at the helm, The Suicide Squad is a self-aware, gore-filled, anti-Superhero comedy that was tasked with resuscitating the franchise and providing a shot in the arm to the DCEU. Being Warner Brothers’ and DC’s second stab at Task Force X, and with viral campaigns targeting the DCEU constantly, there was a lot of pressure for this film to perform and please audiences
Read MoreDisney’s JUNGLE CRUISE is the newest vehicle for the mega-company, built around and inspired by the real-life Jungle Cruise ride in their Disneyland parks. After many shuffles of potential cast and crew, as well as several redesigns to the ride - star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his production company partnered with Disney to re-imagine the ride and launch a potential film franchise.
Read MoreAdapted from a 14th century poem by an unknown author, The Green Knight is a medieval coming-of-age story that doesn’t center around the usual players, and has only been put on screen a few times (clearly, not often enough).
In doing so, A24 and Director David Lowry convincingly conveys to modern audiences what medieval fantasy films should and can be.
Pig is a masterful portrait of human fragility and the potential memories we find in cooking, while its theme of loss is lyrically paced and honestly portrayed by its leading stars.
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Read MoreOff the wall action and relatable characters allow “Mortal Kombat” to make its case as the best video game adaptation ever made.
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