Director: Nima Nourizadeh Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Connie Britton, Topher Grace The Overview Small-town stoner Mike Howell (Eisenberg) lives a quiet existence, working in a convenience store, getting high with his girlfriend Phoebe (Stewart) and creating stories about a superhero monkey. His quiet life is soon turned upside down when a mysterious woman (Britton)... Continue Reading →
Pixels Review: There are no winners in this game
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad Please note, this review contains spoilers. The Overview After video footage of a 1982 arcade video game competition ends up in space, aliens misinterpret it as a declaration of war, and attack earth in the form of classic arcade games such... Continue Reading →
Fantastic Four Review: Fantastically Flawed
Director: Josh Trank Starring: Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell Please note, this review contains spoilers. Plagued with problems from the start, it’s a miracle this reboot ever got off the ground. When the studio themselves said prior to the release “there were definitely some bumps in the road”, it didn’t instill... Continue Reading →
Southpaw Review: Time to throw in the towel?
Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Jake Gylllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Forest Whitaker, Oona Laurence Please note, this review contains minor spoilers. Ask anyone to name a movie about boxing, and I bet they wouldn’t struggle. Most people would say Rocky. Some people might say Raging Bull. There is also the more recent The Fighter, Million Dollar Baby,... Continue Reading →
Recent Comments