Somebody I Used to Know is a romantic comedy that’s better on the romance than it is on the comedy… and it’s only so-so on the romance. I think the problem is the movie has the wrong main character. The … Continue reading
I walked into 80 for Brady the least enthused I’ve been for a movie in a long time… as evidenced by, if nothing else, it taking me about a week to get around to it. I like the four leading … Continue reading
I learned about this movie from its interviews… Anna Kendrick saying she wanted to play a role that didn’t rely on her being adorable. And Anna Kendrick is naturally adorable so I support her choice to go darker, to add … Continue reading
Blood stars Michelle Monaghan as a recently divorced woman hoping to retain custody of her children. When her younger child comes down with a sickness, she discovers he’s only cured through blood. She has to make some tough calls that … Continue reading
That moment when you start a movie and realize you’ve made a grave error in judgement. Alone at Night (spoiler: she’s rarely alone at night) is a terrible, no good rotten stab (hah) at a slasher thriller mystery thing. This’ll … Continue reading
I’m afraid to admit that this Netflix flick crashed through my defenses and eventually – eventually – won me over. It’s a bit manipulative (call it drama, call it suspense) but it’s such a winning, good-natured film that I have … Continue reading
Knock at the Cabin is one of M. Night Shyamalans better pictures, often encroaching on the top tier of his career. Doesn’t quite get there, but it’s sometimes a squeaker. If the script had been a little tighter, a little … Continue reading
Pamela, A Love Story is a curious Netflix documentary for me to watch. Even though I was a living adult when Baywatch was huge, I’ve only seen half an episode and I think that was Baywatch Nights. I never found … Continue reading
Shotgun Wedding stars Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel as a couple about to get married when pirates attack the venue and take the wedding party hostage. The happy bickering bride and groom have to yell at each… I mean work … Continue reading
The Wandering Earth II popped up at my local theater here in the US unexpectedly. So I caught up on the two hour original (which I didn’t exactly love) and then hit the theater for the three hour sequel. I’ve … Continue reading