“Machete kills” disappoints
“Machete Kills”, directed by Robert Rodriguez, stars Sofia Vergara and Danny Trejo. The action packed film was hollow. As the sequel of Machete, the sequel was the exact same quality and predictability. […]
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“Bad Grandpa” disappoints
After a lack of the stupidities that are the Jackass crew, they finally came out with another movie. Bad Grandpa was a good idea but the movie came out disappointingly poorly. […]
“Last Vegas” delivers
“Last Vegas,” directed by Dan Fogelman, turned four old mens lives into a high thrill packed adventure with alcohol, women, and gambling in Las Vegas. With these four legends brought together this was one of the funnier movies of the year.
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“Ender’s Game” delivers
“Ender’s Game” is a captivating film, which features modern film making techniques and thrilling scenes that delight and surprise the audience. The film, directed by Gavin Hood, utilizes breathtaking special effects and remarkable acting along with intense action to create a unique and intense film. […]
Keanu Reeves demonstrates directional prowess with “Man of Ti-Chi”
“Man of Tai Chi” is an impressive directorial debut for Keanu Reeves, showcasing his unique style and distinct blending of Chinese and American culture. Unfortunately, a hackneyed plot and forgettable acting holds the film back from the greatness it was bound for. […]
“The Counselor” disappoints as a convoluted attempt at a crime thriller
A film with the combined talents of director Ridley Scott, actors like Michael Fassbender and Javier Bardem and legendary author Cormac McCarthy has all the necessary qualities to be phenomenal. However, “The Counselor” is disapointing even with its expected positive aspects. […]
“Romeo and Juliet” lacks significance
Although “Romeo and Juliet” provides viewers with satisfying cinematography, it lacks innovation and alterations to an already overdone story. […]
Director Rand Moore demonstrates unique style towards horror genre with “Escape from Tomorrow”
Director Randy Moore turns the happy, loving atmosphere of the Florida Disney Park into a hellhole dystopia employing techniques like subtle uses of inventive CGI and black & white photography to force viewers to look at the park in a whole new light in “Escape from Tomorrow.” Where the film falls, however, is in its pacing.
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Alfonso Cuarón continues to illustrate directing brilliance with “Gravity”
Utilizing some of the most advanced filmmaking techniques and detailed special effects ever seen on film, “Gravity” stands as one of the most unique movies in history. The combination of outstanding special effects with innovative cinematography and sound design, along with quality performances, excels “Gravity” to lofty heights rarely ever seen in the medium. […]
Paul Greengrass creates enthralling account of kidnapping in “Captain Phillips”
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. […]