By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Three O’Clock High, the movie which loosely inspired this movie, offers a slightly subversive, comedic take on a showdown story. Director Phil Joanou and writers Richard Christian Matheson and Thomas Szollosi came up with a highly inventive and thoroughly entertaining movie that has a unique style of… Continue reading Review: FIST FIGHT
Month: February 2017
Review: A CURE FOR WELLNESS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) A problem with some slow-burning thrillers is the tendency to fizzle out when they are supposed to erupt with excitement and surprises. Such is the key issue with Gore Verbinski’s A Cure for Wellness, a creepy and strange movie that spends too much of its run time… Continue reading Review: A CURE FOR WELLNESS
Review: THE GREAT WALL
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Director Zhang Yimou (Hero, House of Flying Daggers) is a filmmaker, well-known for a gorgeous and majestic style. For his latest movie The Great Wall, his first film with an American lead actor, Yimou employs some of his elegant sensibilities, but isn’t afraid to get gritty… Continue reading Review: THE GREAT WALL
Spanish Review: THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE
Por Liz López Rating: B+ Hace un par de años que se estrenó el largometraje de animación, “The Lego Movie” (dirigida por Phil Lord y Christopher Miller) y fue una de mucha diversión para mí. Cuando se anunció otra cinta basado en el juego de Lego, no cabe duda que espere con anticipación “The Lego… Continue reading Spanish Review: THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE
Screening Pass Giveaway: GET OUT
Source: Universal Pictures TVR is giving readers a chance to win a complimentary pass to see a special advance screening on Tuesday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. For a chance to win a pass (admit 2), e-mail Trueviewreviews2@gmail.com and in the Subject line of your e-mail, please note “GET OUT in Austin”. A limited number of winners will… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: GET OUT
Review: FIFTY SHADES DARKER
By Laurie Coker Rating: D Scores read the Fifty Shades novels and scores flocked to the theater for the first disappointing film installment of the wildly popular, super-soft-porn novels. Grey and Steel are back in Fifty Shades Darker. While the sex scenes are more frequent, the story is still as lackluster as, um, the color… Continue reading Review: FIFTY SHADES DARKER
Review: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick (Keanu Reeves) discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life (IMDB). Missing the first installment of John Wick will not matter because this installment stands on its own. This film is… Continue reading Review: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2
Review:THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE
By Laurie Coker Rating: A “Everything is awesome” about the new Lego Batman movie! Director Chris McKay and a slew of writers give audiences a classic spoof film that delights viewers of all ages. It pays homage to every batman version (ever) and does so with flourish and impressive animated flare. The Lego Batman movie… Continue reading Review:THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE
Interview: Chad Stahelski, Director of JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2
By Liz Lopez In 2014, the hit film “John Wick” screened during Fantastic Fest here in Austin and I had the golden and memorable opportunity to meet the film’s star, Keanu Reeves. The film directed by Chad Stahelski (the stunt double for Reeves’s in “The Matrix” movies) is based on the screenplay written by Derek… Continue reading Interview: Chad Stahelski, Director of JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2
Review: FIFTY SHADES DARKER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) The title of this movie promises a much darker tone than the first installment of the series. However, after watching it, I can definitely say that Fifty Shades Darker is a misnomer. If anything, this sequel offers an attempt at something more romantic, poignant, dramatic and… Continue reading Review: FIFTY SHADES DARKER