Category: Reviews

Review: JOBS

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) For those worried or concerned about Ashton Kutcher’s performance as the technology “i-con” Steve Jobs, fear not. Kutcher knocks it out of the park, perfectly capturing his manner of speaking, body language and unusual gait. Jobs’ charisma and passion for his products is perfectly recreated.  In… Continue reading Review: JOBS

Review: THE SPECTACULAR NOW

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The Spectacular Now is an interesting title. The film actually never makes a spectacle of reality-based teenage drama.  The scenarios in the story have an earthy and honest quality to them as do the characters. Adapting the novel by Tim Tharp, director James Ponsoldt and writers… Continue reading Review: THE SPECTACULAR NOW

Review: THE BUTLER

By Laurie Coker Rating: B+ It is easy to love a film, in spite of a sometimes heavy handed director, if for nothing more than an exceptional cast. Scripted by Danny Strong, Lee Daniels’ civil rights era film meanders perhaps a bit too much in places, but because of the talents of Forest Whitaker and… Continue reading Review: THE BUTLER

Review: PLANES

By Renee’ Collins Rating: 3 (Out of 5 Reels) I was expecting this film to be as cute and adorable as the Cars films.  Dusty is a crop dusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race.  The problem?  He is hopelessly afraid of heights.  With the support of his mentor Skipper and… Continue reading Review: PLANES

Review: ELYSIUM

by Renee’ Collins Rating: 3 (Out of 5 Reels) I went into this film with no expectations because the trailer did not reveal too much about the plotline.  But, since I am a science fiction junkie I thought I would give it a chance.  Set in the year 2154, where the very wealthy live on… Continue reading Review: ELYSIUM

Review: ELYSIUM

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Neill Blomkamp, the ingenious writer/director of political sci-fi movie District 9 follows up his critically acclaimed film with a sophomore release which mostly disappoints. Blomkamp continues the tradition of politically savvy sci-fi with Elysium, but lacks the nuance and subtlety of his freshman film. In fact,… Continue reading Review: ELYSIUM

Review: PLANES

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) From “The World of Cars”, DisneyToon Studios presents this spin off movie which thankfully does not carry the Disney/Pixar label. The name Disney/Pixar, at one time, represented a high standard of beautiful computer animation and magical storytelling. Last year’s Brave and this year’s Monster’s University have… Continue reading Review: PLANES

Review: ELYSIUM

By Laurie Coker Rating: C- In a season of sci-fi thrillers, like Oblivion, World War Z, in my book, Eyslium fails to deliver.  An over bearing soundtrack, limited character connections and poor pacing makes Mat Damon’s newest venture a dull, misadventure.  Having loved District9, another film from director/writer Neill Blomkamp, I hoped for better. I… Continue reading Review: ELYSIUM