“Distance” peeks into an unconventional family drama
Family dramas are somewhat of a dangerous territory because they’ve been done a thousand times over. And if you’re going to re-tell another story and want it to resonate with a larger audience, it has to be in a manner…
“The Meg” review: thank you, Jason Statham
Jon Turteltaub’s action-thriller “The Meg” would have been another B-movie that would go from the big screen to DVD in 15 minutes had it not been for its main star, Jason Statham. The 51-year old actor is the film’s saving…
“Christopher Robin” review: is adulting really hard?
Anyone who’s grown up can attest to the fact that adulting is hard. And that’s one of my key takeaways from Marc Forster’s live-action “Christopher Robin.” Adulting is hard–and sucks most of the time. And for Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor),…
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” review: no falling out with this one
Does Tom Cruise ever age? That’s probably one of the first things that will come to mind once you start watching his latest adventure as special agent Ethan Hunt in “Mission: Impossible-Fallout.” The 6th in the film franchise, “Fallout” brings…
“Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again” is the only kind of cheesy we want (and need)
The second Amanda Seyfried’s Sophie starts singing at the opening scene, we’re kind of transported to that cheery place of our youth. “Thank You For The Music” isn’t exactly a cheerful song but it gleams with so much hope and…
“Skyscraper” is one entertaining action movie
You really just can’t smell what The Rock is cooking. Or in the case of his latest adrenaline-inducing flick, “Skyscraper,” you can’t tell what death-defying stunts he’s going to come up with. Or just how incredibly strong his fingers are….
“Ant-Man and the Wasp” review: a scaled down but enjoyable Marvel movie
You know what they mean when they say “less is more?” Well, in the case of Peyton Reed’s “Ant-Man And The Wasp” little is more. Or bigger. Well, you get the drift. Anyway, this latest installment in the ever-evolving (and…
“Incredibles 2” review: family matters most
Can you imagine a world without superheroes? Probably not. The sequel to 2004’s Pixar hit animated film “Incredibles” tries to answer this question. What would happen if we no longer have superheroes? Will society collapse without our caped crusaders? Although…
“Ocean’s 8” is dangerously stylish and fabulous
You know you’re in for a great ride the moment you see Sandra Bullock’s Debbie Ocean practically bullshit her way out of prison. The first few minutes of Gary Ross’ “Ocean’s 8” basically set the mood of the entire film…
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” didn’t falter at all
There’s something about movie franchises that extend way beyond the usual three-part installment formula. Some feels too stretched, diluted. They seem to get lost along the way. Some movies will feel like a lost kid, trying to find his way…