Author: Mark Saldana

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Writer/director David Ayer and his crew bring an impressive visual style and outstanding editing and visual effects to Fury, but unfortunately has a script with some questionable writing.  This dark, gritty, and sometimes horrific war film has some truly impressive battle scenes, but the problems become… Continue reading Review: FURY

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) St. Vincent is a movie which treads familiar territory, but it is one whose heart is undeniable.  The process of revealing that heart is often a hilarious one. Bill Murray stars in the title role of an old curmudgeon who eventually finds some new joy in… Continue reading Review: ST. VINCENT

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) From producer Guillermo Del Toro, this fun and delightful animated family movie comes just in time for Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican and Hispanic holiday which honors loved ones who have passed away.  This vibrant film incorporates a love… Continue reading Review: THE BOOK OF LIFE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Of all of the Nicholas Sparks film adaptations, The Notebook still remains the best. Since then, all others that have followed have ranged from good/mediocre to terrible.  The Best of Me falls into the terrible range.  As I sat through this contrivance of a romance with… Continue reading Review: THE BEST OF ME