Charlie’s Angels (2019)
“Why is this happening?” Similar to 2004’s reboot of Starsky & Hutch and 2005’s The Dukes of Hazzard, this altogether unnecessary revitalization of Charlie’s Angels doesn’t pack enough laughs to counter […]
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The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019)
“Nothing in this place makes sense.” Like a massive model set built by freehand instead of reading the careful and precise directions included with the packaging, the mostly mindless and […]
The Happytime Murders (2018)
“It’s their world and we just live in it.” The Happytime Murders exemplifies how looks can temporarily kill as well as how they ultimately fade. The puppetry work here […]
Power Rangers (2017)
“You must become those warriors.” I should begin by saying that this franchise was a formative piece of my youth. Fighting the backyard utility box with a wood pole. Jumping […]
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015)
“Mockingjay, may your aim be as true as your heart is pure.” In my review of the previous installment in The Hunger Games franchise, I applauded its technical prowess while deriding its […]
Magic Mike XXL (2015)
“We’re gonna see if he still has some Magic in that Mike.” Magic Mike XXL requires no thought. The surface level approach, with the greased up muscles and women swooning, practically […]
Love & Mercy (2015)
“The proof is in the formula.” Above is a quote which Brian Wilson, the artistic focal point and the eventual band maestro of the legendary Beach Boys, would absolutely hate and detest. Formula […]
Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
“You have totally lost your harmony.” Unlike just about every person I know, I was not a fan of the original Pitch Perfect. It’s not horrible, but it’s never more than an […]
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014)
“No one else can do this but her.” After sitting through Mockingjay – Part 1, it’s incredibly hard to believe that quote. Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence), the girl on fire, […]
The Lego Movie (2014)
“Come with me if you want to not die.” Don’t listen to the little kids you know who proclaim this and Frozen to be the best movies ever. The Lego […]
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