By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) I find all of the X-Men films exceedingly entertaining and there was no way I was going to miss this latest rendition. The X-Men send Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both… Continue reading Review: X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
Day: May 23, 2014
Review: BELLE
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) I am a big fan of period pieces so when I saw the trailer for this film I knew I wanted to see it. Plus seeing Tom Wilkinson as portray Lord Mansfield drew me in as well. An illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy… Continue reading Review: BELLE
Review: X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The newest installment of the X-Men movie franchise is more of a psychological dramatic journey and less of a comic book actioneer with themes of restoring hope and correcting mistakes from the past. That is exactly what Bryan Singer and his writers do with what I consider… Continue reading Review: X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
Review: BELLE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Movies and stories about slavery and racism really sting my heart, especially those that depict violence and atrocities against people because of racial prejudice. Based on a true story, Belle tells the story of a young mixed-race British lady raised by her late father’s wealthy family, but gets… Continue reading Review: BELLE
Review: BLENDED
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) There must be something about Drew Barrymore that brings out the best in Adam Sandler. Well, in the case of Blended, she probably didn’t bring out his best, but helped him make a much needed improvement since his last handful of mostly dreadful comedies. Barrymore and… Continue reading Review: BLENDED