Movie Review

Geeks, hipsters and counter culture youths rejoice, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World has hit theaters. Though its debut at the box office was disappointing it doesn’t change the fact that it’s one of the most unique film experiences you’ll have. In this comic book, retro gaming bonanza there is so much over the top action and unique style that the film almost can’t contain it. Almost.more...

 In a lack luster summer full of reboots and sequels there was one big hope for something original and that was Christopher Nolan’s Inception. It looked like it had the makings of a true Sci-Fi summer thrill ride and every teaser got better and better.  The question everyone eagerly awaited the answer to was whether Inception would live up to the hype or become a failed Hollywood attempt at originality.more...

When I heard that Hollywood would be adapting Avatar: the Last Airbender I was worried. The animated series isn’t particularly dear to me but I did enjoy what I watched of it and found it to be pretty darn good for a children’s cartoon.  When I heard M. Night Shyamalan would be directing it just made things worse for me. Shyamalan has had a track record of disappointing films as of late. With the exception of Unbreakable his films have been going down hill since The Sixth Sense and sadly The Last Airbender is no exception. more...

I have to admit that in an industry crowded with shoddy remakes and sequels Pixar’s Toy Story 3 had me a little worried. It’s not that I didn’t have faith in the studio, which always produces good work. Even at their worst. It was a great fear of sequel syndrome. The thought of the adventures of Woody, Buzz and the gang getting stale, or there not being any more strong emotional ground to tread on put a big helping of doubt on my excitement.more...

There have been a lot of films made about rock stars and their insane and self-destructive lives over the years. Many are serious pieces that show us the ugly face of fame but few have attempted to make a decent comedy on the subject. Those of you who didn’t get enough rock star wildness and dysfunction from Spinal Tap throw up your horns, Get Him to the Greek is a laugh out loud, wild ride. With great skill and fun it walks a tricky line between cultural relevance and substance filled shenanigans.more...

Just in case you weren’t tired of the land of Far Far Away DreamWorks animation has brought us yet another Shrek tale.  You’d figure after the lackluster third film they’d get the hint that the silly adventures of Shrek and his pals has ran its course but this is Hollywood and any dime that can get squeezed out of a series or franchise should be used until completely dry. It’s strange that DreamWorks would resort to another sequel when they’ve hit a solid stride with their new films, but sequels, remakes and adaptations are about the only thing made any more.  more...

Well folks, the summer movie season is upon us and it kicks off with John Favreau’s follow up to his first surprise marvel comic hit Iron Man. This addition in the saga of inventor playboy turned superhero, Tony Stark sees the return of many of the original characters and most of the cast.  Robert Downey Jr. of course reprises his role with great narcissistic relish and charisma.more...

Summer is quickly approaching, and that can only mean one thing, a slew of by the book action movies and popcorn blockbusters are coming to test your wallet soon.  Well the fun, loud party starts early this year with yet another comic book adaptation, The Losers.  The laugh heavy action movie boasts a cast of interesting, wise cracking mercenaries trying to exact revenge on a certain Max for framing them for the murder of twenty children during a secret operation in South America.  Sounds pretty run of the mill and in many ways it is, but what The Losers has goimore...

Well the summer blockbuster season is nearly upon us and things have kicked off with Louis Leterrier’s remake of the 1981 campy action adventure, Clash of the Titans.  The new reincarnation sports bigger better special effects and plenty of mythological beasties to slay but is it any good? Has Louis Leterrier’s effort fallen into the dreaded pit of overdone rehashes? Well yes and no.  While the new Clash of the Titans suffers from a plot that never gives you time to take anything in, and a horrendously bad 3D scan slapped on it, the film is still a lot of fun.more...