Category: Movie Reviews

REVIEW: Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids (2016 – Concert Film)

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Release Poster – Netflix

The following is a quick review of Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids – a Netflix concert documentary.

I’m a big fan of Justin Timberlake. A fan of him as a singer as well as an actor. He is an entertainer, in the truest sense of the word. This fact is highlighted in the incredibly entertaining Netflix concert documentary Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids, which highlights the final performances during Timberlake’s ’20/20 Experience World Tour.’ Continue reading “REVIEW: Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids (2016 – Concert Film)” →

REVIEW: Mascots (2016)

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Release Poster – Netflix

The following is a quick review of Christopher Guest’s Mascots – a Netflix Original Film.

In the newest Netflix Original Film – Christopher Guest’s Mascots – we follow and are introduced to several teams of sports mascots that are about to attend the World Mascot Association championship, all hoping to win the coveted Gold Fluffy Award.
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REVIEW: The Ides of March (2011)

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Release Poster – Columbia Pictures

The following is a quick review of George Clooney’s The Ides of March

George Clooney’s The Ides of March – which is based on Beau Willimon’s play Farragut North – follows Stephen Meyers (played by Ryan Gosling), a junior campaign manager for a Democratic presidential candidate, Governor Mike Morris (played by George Clooney).

Meyers is a very talented and respected campaign manager who is sought after by Morris’ competing campaign, which is managed by Tom Duffy (played by Paul Giamatti). But when Meyers makes a critical mistake, his loyalty is brought into question. Continue reading “REVIEW: The Ides of March (2011)” →

REVIEW: 13th (2016 – Documentary)

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Release Poster – Netflix

The following is a quick review of Ava DuVernay’s documentary 13th – a Netflix Original Documentary.

Previously, I have written about documentaries on this blog, and if you look at the scores that I’ve given films, you will notice that I’ve given scores to some documentaries. But I rarely review documentaries on this blog, even if I love certain documentaries like Alex Gibney’s Going Clear or Laura Poitras’s Citizenfour. Today, though, I’ve decided to review one, and it’s extraordinary. You have to watch Ava DuVernay’s 13th. Continue reading “REVIEW: 13th (2016 – Documentary)” →

REVIEW: The Siege of Jadotville (2016)

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Poster – Netflix

The following is a quick review of The Siege of Jadotville – a Netflix film.

The newest Netflix Original Film – The Siege of Jadotville – is dedicated to the veterans of ‘A Company’ – an Irish group of UN troops – and is based on the true story of how, in 1961, an outnumbered Irish company resisted an assault by Katanganese troops.  Continue reading “REVIEW: The Siege of Jadotville (2016)” →

REVIEW: Grimsby (2016)

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Release Poster – Columbia Pictures

The following is a quick review of Louis Leterrier’s Grimsby.

Grimsby is the newest gross-out comedy starring Sascha Baron Cohen. Louis Leterrier – known for his work in the Transporter-franchise and with The Incredible Hulk-solo film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – directed this action-comedy, but it won’t go on his highlight reel. Though I’m a fan of some of Cohen’s work, Grimsby goes too far. Continue reading “REVIEW: Grimsby (2016)” →

REVIEW: Blair Witch (2016)

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Release Poster – Lionsgate

The following is a spoiler-free review of Adam Wingard’s Blair Witch.

This new Blair Witch was a pretty big surprise this year. For quite a while Adam Wingard’s 2016 horror film was titled The Woods. And – I have to admit that – I wasn’t really excited for The Woods. Not only was the Blair Witch reveal a great surprise, it also got me interested in the film immediately.

I’m not a huge fan of the original film, but I enjoy it for what it is, and I really liked the idea of making a new sequel to the horror cult ‘classic.’ I was especially excited when I heard about the plot of the film. And while I don’t think Blair Witch is an amazing found footage horror film, I had a really good time with it.  Continue reading “REVIEW: Blair Witch (2016)” →

REVIEW: ARQ (2016)

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Release Poster – Netflix

The following is a quick review of ARQ, a Netflix Original Film.

The newest Netflix Original Film – ARQ – is a time-loop science fiction film starring Robbie Amell and Rachael Taylor, and is directed by Tony Elliott – a former story editor and writer for the excellent science fiction show Orphan Black. It sees more one than character stuck in the time loop, and explores a single location in a post-apocalyptic world. Continue reading “REVIEW: ARQ (2016)” →

REVIEW: The Light Between Oceans (2016)

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Theatrical Release Poster – Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

The following is a review of The Light Between Oceans – directed by Derek Cianfrance.

The Light Between Oceans – the newest drama from director Derek Cianfrance – is based on M. L. Stedman’s debut novel of the same name from 2012, and it stars Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Rachel Weisz. Cianfrance has been known to bring out some pretty remarkable performances from his cast, and he once again succeeds in The Light Between Oceans. But it doesn’t come close to being as good as his last two films. Continue reading “REVIEW: The Light Between Oceans (2016)” →

RETRO REVIEW: Spider-Man 3 (2007)

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Release Poster – Columbia Pictures

The following is a spoiler-filled retro review of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 3. It was written in 2016.

I remember liking Spider-Man 3 just fine, when it was released. Sure, it wasn’t perfect, and it definitely wasn’t as good as the first two Raimi Spider-Man films. But it was fine, right? Then, when I rewatched it when it was released on home video, I realized that maybe I had been too easy on the film.

Today, after having rewatched it nine years after its theatrical release, I can safely say that Spider-Man 3 is as bad as people say. But I still like it more than both of Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man films. Let’s talk about the film that made Sony reboot their Spider-Man franchise. Continue reading “RETRO REVIEW: Spider-Man 3 (2007)” →