Category: 3 Stars
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Exploring Drop: A Thriller Worth Watching
“Drop,” directed by Christopher Landon, features therapist Violet (Meghann Fahy) on a perilous date with photographer Henry (Brandon Sklenar). Unexpected “drops” deliver ominous messages, revealing an armed threat at home. Despite its predictable elements, strong performances and effective direction offer an engaging experience for viewers looking for a budget thriller.
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Beekeeper goes right to the top
Beekeeper – 2024Director David AyerScreenplay Kurt WimmerStarring Jason Statham, Jeremy Irons, Josh Hutcherson, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi, Minnie Driver, Phycilia Rashad, Jemma Redgrave Jason Statham movies have the range of late Charles Bronson. The difference is that Statham is more fluid and finds more creative ways to take out the bad guys. Still, if you’ve…
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Hellboy: The Crooked Man is tame compared to earlier entries
Hellboy: The Crooked Man – 2024Director Brian TaylorScreenplay Christopher Golden, Mike Mignola, Brian TaylorStarring Jack Kesey, Jefferson White, Adeline Rudolph, Martin Bassindale, Joseph Marcell, Leah McNamara, Hannah Margetson The Hellboy franchise has bounced around plenty since Guillermo Del Toro first had the reigns 2004. The protagonist went from an unforgettable (Perlman) to memorable (Harbor) to…
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9 by Stephen King
This article reviews nine adaptations of Stephen King’s stories made into films during the 80s and 90s. While some films received criticism for their lack of depth and coherence, others displayed moments of effectiveness. Overall, the adaptations reflect the inconsistent quality of King’s prolific output and the filmmaking landscape of that era.
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Another Look at Quick Change (***): Bill Murray’s Clown Caper
Quick Change, directed by Howard Franklin and featuring Bill Murray, Geena Davis, and Randy Quaid, showcases a bank robbery gone awry. Murray plays a clownish robber navigating chaotic situations while pursued by an inept police chief. Though the film lacks significant humor and a strong romance, Murray’s performance makes it worth watching.
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Catching Up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe
It’s been a while since I have reviewed MCU films. Here is my attempt to catch up.
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The Gorge (***) Has plenty to see
The GorgeDirector Scott DerricksonScreenplay Zach DeanStarring Anya Taylor-Joy, Miles Teller, Sigourney Weaver The Gorge is a mixture of romance, PG-13 horror and science brought into humble existence by the graceful performances of Taylor-Joy and Teller as Drasa and Levi. The first two acts of the film are actually rather interesting. Two unattached sharpshooters, one for…
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The Exorcist Believer (***) has no raincoat
Director David Gordon GreenWriters David Gordon Green, Peter SattlerStarring Leslie Odom, Jr., Ann Dowd, Jennifer Nettles, Norbert Leo Butz, Lidya Jewett, Olivia Marcum, Ellen Burstyn The thought of the guy who made the visually spectacular but completely underwritten Halloween trilogy of films taking on a new trio of another classic with a spotted sequel history…
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The Pope’s Exorcist (***) shows Crowe still has the ability
If not for Crowe’s performance, this film is considerably unerwhelming.
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