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
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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
Movie Trailer: THOR: THE DARK WORLD
The new trailer for Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World has hit the web. The next installment in “Phase 2” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe arrives this November!
Review: PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) I may not fall into the target demographic for the Percy Jackson series, but I am a kid at heart and I do enjoy fantasy, science fiction and mythology. As for this latest pre-teen friendly movie series, based on the popular books for the same age… Continue reading Review: PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS
Review: WE’RE THE MILLERS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Take a zany family road trip movie like National Lampoon’s Vacation, add some off-beat, uncomfortable and occasionally gross humor of the Farrelly brothers and you’ll have We’re the Millers. Actually for me, that isn’t such a bad thing. Despite the fact that the usual formula of family… Continue reading Review: WE’RE THE MILLERS
Review: 2 GUNS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The trailers and TV spots do not do this awesome action/comedy enough justice. I went into this screening neither excited nor apprehensive, but rather indifferent. It certainly adds to the enjoyment of a movie when it surprises in all the right ways. 2 Guns features the… Continue reading Review: 2 GUNS