“Frozen” delivers
Through a huge winter storm, the disney animated characters of “Frozen” directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee have to conquer hardships with the help of true love. […]
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“300: Rise of an Empire” disappoints
“300: Rise of an Empire” is based on the wars between the Greeks and the Persians in 499 BC. The majority of the scenes take place on the battlefields in Greece. The wars that actually did happen in history are portrayed well throughout the film including the hundreds of thousands of deaths that occurred
“300: Rise of an Empire” is the movie following the 2006 film “300” and the differences between the two are slim if any. The numerous minutes of war scenes, are repeated in both films leaving the new one with a huge lack of originality. […]
Wes Anderson’s creative directing distinguishes “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
“The Grand Budapest Hotel,” both co-written and directed by Anderson, delights with eccentric, distinct characters, accompanied by its elaborate narrative, capturing the audience’s attention from the beginning to end. The film proves to be a successful balance of nostalgia and upbeat humor with a serious narrative.
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Dreamworks’ “Mr. Peabody and Sherman” sorely disappoints
While the “Mr. Peabody and Sherman’s” voice acting instills a sense of personality in the film’s characters, the screenplay is predictable and the animation is poor, making it a letdown overall.
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“Winter’s Tale” disappoints with clichéd plot
“Winter’s Tale” suffers from narrative inconsistencies that muddle the plot and story-line, as well as unsympathetic characters who lack any depth or development. As a result, it fails to execute an attempted magical premise.
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Vampire Academy sucks life out of supernatural fiction with sub-par acting
Between the lacking plot and horrid special effects, further bogged down by mediocre acting, “Vampire Academy” proves to be no more than a frustrating and unsatisfactory film.
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“The Lego Movie” astounds with charming personality, uplifting themes
“The Lego Movie,” directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, is a must-see film that boasts a stellar cast and script, while unique special effects create a distinctive experience for all ages. With random humor and an uplifting plot, the film is an undeniable crowd pleaser.
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Director Spike Jonze redefines romantic film genre with new release, “Her”
“Her” is a breathtakingly romantic film that combines an innovative science-fiction screenplay and outstanding acting. The film succeeds in creating a multidimensional romance between a man and his computer, which is further complemented by the aesthetically pleasing art direction.
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“Devil’s Due” is a failed, mediocre attempt at modern demonic horror
By TJ Ford Arts Editor “Devil’s Due” is a failed horror flick that only enforces the abomination that the genre has become, with its clichéd characters, unfulfilled themes and lack of terror. The film features […]
“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” relays impactful tale of brilliant leader
“Mandela” is a brilliant film based-on the true story of recently deceased former South African president and racial equality activist Nelson Mandela (Idris Elba). Directed by Justin Chadwick, this biographical film delves deep into the personal life of Mandela through skilled acting and thorough examination of both the politics and personal struggles of his life. […]