Category: Reviews

By Renee’ C.Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) A British drug lord (Matthew McConaughey) tries to sell off his highly profitable empire to a dynasty of Oklahoma billionaires (IMDB). McConaughey as Mickey Pearson is genus because his portrayal is cool, calculated and nuanced. There is not doubt of his sincerity in his role as the… Continue reading Review: THE GENTLEMEN

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Great performances by the adult cast, vibrant and exciting performances by the kids, and an undeniably sincere heart elevate this otherwise all-too-familiar band of misfits/underdogs movie. Most adult movie goers of different generations have already seen this formula. For my generation, it is The Bad News… Continue reading Review: TROOP ZERO

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The “Boys” are back, but this time they are battling age and some ghosts from the past. Seventeen years have passed since audiences last rode with detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett. And even though they lack the stamina of their younger versions, the dynamic cop… Continue reading Review: BAD BOYS FOR LIFE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Now that Robert Downey, Jr has “officially” retired the role of Tony Stark, the gifted and charismatic thespian is free to tackle just about any role that pleases him. For his first post-MCU outing, RDJ has chosen the mad eccentricity if Dr. Dolittle, the man who… Continue reading Review: DOLITTLE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) There are plenty of “bromances” out there, but there seems to be a shortage when it comes to “womances.” That is the void that Like a Boss aims to fill, and it does so with some solid comedy. The downside, however, is that the movie fails… Continue reading Review: LIKE A BOSS

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) After writing and directing two artistically ambitious, but not completely satisfying science fiction films (Love, The Signal) William Eubanks has decided to go with what probably initially seemed like a safe bet. Pretty much an an underwater, Alien knock-off, Underwater is not only a murky mess… Continue reading Review: UNDERWATER

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Brazil’s entry for Oscar’s Best International Feature is a powerful and tragic glimpse at human history. Because our world has been mostly male-dominated, there are many stories out there concerning this impact on the lives of women. Though this particular story is fictional, it definitely rings… Continue reading Review: INVISIBLE LIFE