Tag: movie review
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Movie Review – One of Them Days
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Oh boy, “One of Them Days” had me laughing so hard, I nearly bought a new diaphragm! Keke Palmer as Dreux? Absolute genius – the way she delivers those punchlines and her body language? Pure comedy gold. Seriously, it’s like she has a PhD in funny! Now, let’s talk about her bestie, SZA (Alyssa). Bless…
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Movie Review – Wolf Man
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Wolfman was a haunting experience that crawled under my skin and wrapped itself around my heart. Far deeper than mere monsters lurking in the shadows, it delves into the emotional abyss of a father’s tormented soul, desperately trying to shield his daughter from the horrors of their existence. Their bond glimmers like a fragile thread amidst…
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Movie Review – September 5
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It is extremely rare that I watch a movie that seems virtually flawless, but this is one of them. It follows the tragic events at the 1972 Summer Olympics when Israeli hostages were brutally held against their will by a terrorist group (Black September). As a child, I remember watching the crisis unfold on TV…
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Movie Review – Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
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I feel like Christian Gudegast, the writer/director, was going for an epic heist movie. Kudos to him for having grand ambitions. However, I feel that the movie falls short of that vision. What I liked The acting. For the most part, I felt like all of the actors embodied their roles well. In particular, Gerard…
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Movie Review – Better Man
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Initially, I wasn’t certain that I wanted to plunk down coin to see this movie. Now, I am very glad that I did. The reason why I was hesitant was simply because there are countless biopics about musicians who achieve fame only to be brought down by substance abuse. As such, the lion share of…
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Movie Review – The Brutalist
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“No matter what people tell you, it is about the destination – not the journey!” To be sure, the journey of the main character’s (Laszlo Toth) life is filled with struggle, pain, and simply trying to “hang on” through unspeakable trials, tribulations, and tragedies. This movie is a modern-day epic that tests the patience of…
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Movie Review – Babygirl
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SPOILER ALERT! While the unpredictable ending is not revealed here, some details are unearthed in this review. However, if you have seen the trailer, then you already know much of what transpires in the film. The basic plot is that a high-powered CEO, Romy (Nicole Kidman), engages in an affair with a young intern, Samuel,…
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Movie Review – A Complete Unknown
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Without question, this is one of the most apt and suitable movie titles for a biopic that perhaps I can ever recall. Movies, including multiple documentaries, have attempted to increase our understanding of the man, the myth, and the legend who is Bob Dylan. Indeed, he remains an enigma wrapped up in a mystery. To…
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Movie Review – The Fire Inside
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There’s a lot to like, but not much to love. I have never heard of Claressa Shields before, so I knew nothing of the outcome of the story, although I can guess that if they’re making a movie then she had some success. I now this isn’t a fair comparison, but there was never a Rocky…
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Movie Review – Nosferatu
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Nosferatu is a cinematic masterpiece—especially the first half of the movie. I fully expect this movie will have an influence on noir filmmakers in the near future. The acting was a mixed bag. Lily-Rose Depp (Daughter of Johnny) was outstanding. And kudos to the writers—Robert Eggers, Henrik Galeen—for writing a script that would challenge Lily-Rose…
