John Wick: Chapter 4 (*****) Take me home
There is never going to be another Keanu Reeves.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods (*1/2) is a last gasp
If there’s nothing else – and here there really isn’t – the film is worth viewing just for Levi alone.
Scream VI (**1/2) – Gutted, but ok!
If one likes knowing what is coming will look as cool as what they saw before, then this film will not disappoint.
Creed III (****) The edge of a dream
How and where this series goes, is hard to tell. This feels like a complete cycle to me. Jordan has earned the right to keep going, as this series and the name Creed is completely his by now.
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania – What the hell? (***)
Ant-Man is fun, but it’s definitely the lesser of the series by a longshot.
Knock at the Cabin (***) holds no surprise, aside from Bautista
As it is, his takes are curiousities as much as anything.
Waiting for a Tár to fall (*****)
No matter what the field in life, whether its art, business, politics or religion, being a master at something can lead to suffering of the soul.
The Banshees of Inisherin (****) is filled with rich performances
McDonagh shows an incredible grip on the allegory he portrays through Ireland of the past. He also knows how to get the most out of his extremely talented cast.
M3GAN (***1/2): Little Miss Terminator
It’s a fun movie for a slumber party, but not much more than that.
Sick (**) is Williamson quarantined
That it’s Williamson’s name on the script this time out is as disappointing in result as it is exciting in prospect.
Another Look at The Laughing Policeman (***) and serial killer “procedurals” in the early 1970’s
Police “procedurals” then and now spend much of their time ignoring rules, then thanking those who advised them on police work.
Glass Onion (****) – As though chidden of Muppets
It doesn’t present anything one might see in real life, but then, that’s why we see movies. Who wants real life?
The Menu (****) – Willy Wonka in hell
Even with the tongue firmly in cheek, there will be some who step away from the film viewing only what they see, but not why they see it.
Another Look at The Fly (1986) – Cronenberg at his most…
As long as Cronenberg has the lens on Goldlum, The Fly is a winner.
Avatar: The Way of Water (****1/2) 3D shows us why so blue
Cameron has improved some of the shortcomings of the first film by giving this new effort more questions than obvious answers.
Violent Night (****) is done right
In the list of movies with Santa Claus being an ass-kicker, this has to be near the top.
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