By Laurie Coker Rating: D The Big Ugly has promise with its solid testosterone-driven cast, but it falls short in plot, creativity, and character. Writer/director Scott Wiper works hard, or so it seems, to create a film with thematic substance, but instead offers up a carbon-copy of dozens of revenge-based movies with no heart. While… Continue reading THE BIG UGLY
Month: July 2020
NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) To be completely honest and transparent, I feel the need to preface this review. I have known the film’s writer/director, Daniel Tucker, for several years now. He is a good friend and overall great person. Before pursuing a career as a filmmaker, Daniel used to review… Continue reading NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD
THE SECRET: DARE TO DREAM
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) Based on the ideas and principles of Rhonda Byrne’s 2006 self-help book, The Secret, this “romantic” drama from director Andy Tennant comes across like a saccharine feel-good movie-of-the week often found on the Hallmark channel. Now for some, this might be a major selling point, but… Continue reading THE SECRET: DARE TO DREAM
WE ARE LITTLE ZOMBIES
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Japanese filmmaker Magato Nagahisa makes his feature film debut with a movie that deals with grief and disappointment through the eyes and minds of children. That opening sentence might make this film sound like a dour and depressing affair, but Nagahisa channels his inner child well… Continue reading WE ARE LITTLE ZOMBIES