Category: -Movie Review
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Movie Review – Gladiator II
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I think The Critical Drinker said it best: We are not entertained. Not to say that this is a bad movie. It isn’t. After all, this movie is directed by Ridley Scott, who also directed Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, The Martian and what else…? Oh yeah, the first Gladiator. Many of the qualities of a great…
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Movie Review – Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.
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Let me tell you, this was a hard movie to watch so soon after the results of the last election here in the US (2024). The echos of Germany 1933 are still audible and seemingly growing louder. About the movie The acting was good, not great. I think it’s mostly due to the script being…
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Movie Review – Juror #2
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Does there need to be truth to have justice? Can an action or decision be “just” even if it lacks or is bereft of truth? These are just a couple of questions that the movie, “Juror #2”, wrestles with over the course of almost two hours. The basic plot revolves around a young professional and…
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Movie Review – Red One
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My expectation was that this movie would rely on some well-trodden tropes to give the story a little scaffolding and then lean on antics between Chris Evans and Dwayne Johnson to make it work. Surprisingly, the story ends up about where you would expect, but it takes some unexpected routes to get there. Bonus, it…
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Movie Review – Heretic
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Heretic, the latest offering from A24, is a mesmerizing exploration of faith and doubt, brilliantly anchored by Hugh Grant’s flawless performance. His ability to convey profound emotional depth with subtlety captivates the audience, drawing them into the film’s chilling narrative. The metaphors woven throughout the story are haunting, challenging viewers to reflect on the complexities…
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Movie Review – Small Things Like These
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Small Things Like These is a haunting exploration of sorrow and human resilience, beautifully brought to life by Cillian Murphy’s fantastic performance. His portrayal carries the weight of the film’s somber themes, while the supporting cast complements him superbly, adding depth to the narrative. The overall tone is undeniably depressing, enveloping viewers in a pervasive…
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Movie Review – Elevation
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I didn’t have great expectations for this movie, but fortunately, they were exceeded. Structurally, Elevation is similar to A Quiet Place. The movie opens with radio news/chatter about the attack and then we jump forward three years later. Focused I like disaster/alien-invasion movies that are focused on a small group of people as opposed to…
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Movie Review – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Plane soars with a creative, thrilling story led by a compelling protagonist. While formulaic at times, it subverts expectations in clever ways. A refreshingly original and highly entertaining action film. 8/10.
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Movie Review – Here
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Hanks and Wright shine in Zemeckis’ bold but flawed “Here” (C+). The unique fixed-camera approach innovatively weaves tales across time, but some stories feel disconnected or underdeveloped. Emotionally resonant moments mix with less compelling subplots in this ambitious, uneven experiment.
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Movie Review – A Real Pain
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“Isn’t everyone in pain in some way?”, a character in the movie asserts. This film explores how pain is experienced from the mundane to the macabre throughout our lives while walking the planet. It is a reflective and introspective look at how we must strive to find ways to be resilient, bouncing back from all…
