One thing is for certain, director Todd Phillips took some big swings in Joker Folie a Deux and the result is something chaotic, messy, and ultimately unfunny. Joker Folie a Deux Review I've never been a big fan of giving villains sympathetic backstories. They always tend to undermine what made the characters so fascinating to begin ...
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We Live In Time Review: Pugh and Garfield Shine Despite Everything
Heartwarming and bittersweet at times, We Live In Time feels unfortunately a little too curated as it tells the story of two people trying to savor all the moments they have in this fleeting life. We Live In Time Review The concept of making the most of your time on earth is not a new one. It’s a sentiment that is echoed in films, tv shows, ...
Wolfs Review: George Clooney & Brad Pitt Are As Charming As Ever
It may not be Ocean's level extraordinary but George Clooney and Brad Pitt's latest, Wolfs, is breezy, witty, and smooth. Wolfs Review There are "movie stars" and then there are movie stars, the kind of talent that draws a crowd and rarely ever disappoints. Clooney and Pitt are the latter, having the kind of star power that hasn't ...
The Wild Robot Review: A Beautifully Moving Tale About Family
Gorgeously animated, funny, and heartstrings pulling, The Wild Robot not only lives up to expectations but exceeds them for a beautifully moving tale about found families and the ups and downs of life. The Wild Robot Review Once every few years a robot comes along and steals our hearts. There was The Iron Giant, then adorable little ...
The Substance Review: A Mess of a Film That Had Big Potential
Billed as the feminist horror story of the year, The Substance ended up being the biggest letdown. Whatever message it was trying to convey is quickly lost as the film becomes what it is preaching against. The Substance Review Let me start by saying I wanted to like this movie. When I first read about the premise and watched the cryptic ...