Based on the memoir “A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy Seals, and Dangerous Days at Sea,” Paul Greengrass’ new movie, “Captain Phillips,” proves to be absolutely breathtaking with quality acting, interesting cinematography and an incredible plot based of off real-life events. […]
Jonathan Levine’s latest film, the cancer dramedy “50/50,” cannot shake feeling like a schmaltzy Hollywood film, in spite of its basis in screenwriter Will Reiser’s actual battle with cancer. […]
By Nick Block Staff Writer Don’t touch the glass. Don’t shake hands. Leave before you become infected. “Contagion”, Steven Soderbergh’s dramatic and frightening thriller, realistically shows how an unknown and highly contagious virus for which […]
With a setting that spans from the beginning of time to the present, Terrence Malick’s new cinematic venture, “The Tree of Life,” is a visual splendor that is ultimately undermined by its vacant plot and character development. […]
The subjects of teenage angst and high schoolers’ quest to lose their virginity are both frequently explored in film. Although these topics have become overused and cliched, the new film “Submarine” does a wonderful job subverting the cliches. […]
Following the trend of blockbusters featuring malevolent aliens and awe-inspiring heroes, director J.J. Abrams and producer Steven Spielberg have combined their talents to create “Super 8,” the latest and greatest ‘80s-inspired success to be released in theaters worldwide. […]
Another classic chick flick has found its way to theaters. “Something Borrowed,” directed by Luke Greenfield, is full of puzzling romances, hidden secrets and not much else. Acting and direction stand alone as the positive points in this disappointing film. […]
Marvel Studios’ latest comic book adaptation, “Thor,” substitutes many of the usual action film tropes for a feeling more Shakespearean, with brotherly betrayal, political intrigue and hubris in abundance. […]
“Hobo With a Shotgun” fulfills it’s goal as an amateur work of blood-curdling violence and gore, but if viewers expect a legitimate and thoughtful film, they’ll be sorely disappointed. […]
“Fast Five,” Justin Lin’s new addition to the “Fast and the Furious” franchise, is in no way a consistent continuation of the first four films. However, the film’s adrenaline-pumping action sequences and intensely rapid pace help it to climb over its predecessors in quality. […]
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