Category Archives: Reviews
Much Ado About Nothing Review: Joss Whedon’s Backyard Shakespeare Experiment Mostly Works
You may know him from last summer’s mega blockbuster The Avengers, but now we know that Joss Whedon has a knack for the smaller stuff as well.
Man of Steel Review: Super Action, But Not Super Heroic
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s another Superman movie that misses an integral part of what makes him great.
This is the End Review: Self-Deprecation at its Finest
This is the End may be a movie about the apocalypse, but the strongest bit is the mirror it holds up to itself.
Fast & Furious 6 Review: A Full Throttle Summer Blockbuster
The Fast & Furious franchise is actually quite remarkable. Going on its sixth entry the movies are more fun than ever, even if the basic premise behind the whole thing is all but erased.
Star Trek Into Darkness Review: You’ll Never Want to Blink
J.J. Abrams has created a breathless sequel that has just enough humor and likable characters to be considered light.
The Great Gatsby Review: A Bombastic But Weightless Adaptation
F. Scott Fitzgerald just turned in his grave.
Iron Man 3 Review: Tony Stark’s Demons Are Great Fun
Darker, meaner, and stronger than its predecessor, Iron Man 3 proves that the third time can be the charm under the right director.
The Place Beyond the Pines Review: A Surprisingly Effective Small-Town Odyssey
The Place Beyond the Pines pretty much flawlessly blends the operatic and the indie to create a unique story that is both intimately touching and grandly satisfying.
Jurassic Park 3D Review: Dinosaurs Rule the Big Screen Once Again
Steven Spielberg’s dino classic comes roaring back to theaters in a big way. With a 3D conversion lending depth to the island, and the immersive IMAX experience, you’ve never seen Jurassic Park quite like
Spring Breakers Review: An Entertaining Vacation That Comes Just Short of Being More
Harmony Korine’s neon, bikini topped bloodfest is the most interesting film of 2013 so far and is destined to achieve a cult status for the late night movie watcher. But interesting doesn’t