The Lone Ranger
Too long. Too boring. Too convoluted. There you have it. The Lone Ranger in a nutshell. I really tried to like this movie, at least a little bit. After all,…
White House Down
White House Down is, quite simply, a guilty pleasure that transcends critical analysis. The plot is preposterous. The dialogue is cheesy. And if you saw Olympus Has Fallen, then you’ll…
The Heat
The Heat is a mildly amusing buddy cop movie that breaks formula only in that the two leads are female. It’s like a raunchy version of Beverly Hills Cop meets…
Unfinished Song
Unfinished Song isn’t exactly a comedy - unless, perhaps, you’re comparing it to the likes of Amour. Then sure, it’s a hoot. The film tackles a rather sensitive subject -…
World War Z
I’m no expert on movies featuring the undead. But I seriously doubt that World War Z will rank among the best zombie movies ever - despite a budget exceeding 200…
Man of Steel
The new "Superman" movie is getting some mixed reviews, but here’s the real deal on the Man of Steel: It’s definitely worth seeing – just keep your expectations in check…
The Kings of Summer
The Kings of Summer is no Stand By Me. But it does try to be. So two points for effort! The Kings of Summer is a pleasant little coming-of-age dramedy…
The Internship
The Internship isn’t bad – or good. It's just weak. Fans of the Vince Vaughn-Owen Wilson classic The Wedding Crashers will recognize the characters and the shtick. So change the…
Before Midnight
Step one: If you haven’t already, go rent/watch Before Sunrise (1995) Step two: If you haven’t already, go rent/watch Before Sunset (2004) Step three: If you haven’t already, go see…
Now You See Me
So I had a choice of overlapping screenings: After Earth (a sci-fi adventure with the father-son team of Will and Jaden Smith) or Now You See Me, a heist movie…
Star Trek Into Darkness
I enjoyed Star Trek Into Darkness, but I wouldn’t call it a “must-see” unless you’re a true Trekkie – or, at the very least, a casual fan of the TV…
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is a glitzy and fantastical cautionary tale about excess and heartbreak. It’s a literary classic brought to 3D life with decent actors, lavish party scenes, and a…
Iron Man 3
The plot of Iron Man 3 is wonky. But when you’ve got Robert Downey Jr. donning the suit, it doesn’t really matter. You’re in for a fun ride – especially…
(My) Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
Sometimes a film finds its value – or added value - in the memories it stirs. Such is the case with a new documentary commemorating Warner Bros.’ 90th Anniversary. It’s…