John Wick: Chapter 4 (*****) Take me home
There is never going to be another Keanu Reeves.
The Colony (**) for Paxton completists only
If you need a fix of Paxton and Fishburne on cruise control, you could do worse. Just not much worse.
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum…if you want peace (***1/2)
This would be much less interesting were it not for the kind, world weary face of the protagonist. He never has much time to recover or explain. He just keeps going taking non-vital shots and delivering death blows after a prolonged series of battles.
Ant-Man and the Wasp (*****) builds on success
The one who benefits most from this arrangement is Lilly’s Hope, who continually marches through each predicament with the smarts of Hermione and the physical prowess of Wonder Woman. She is the best part of Ant-Man and The Wasp. Nothing she does is done for the sake of being a woman or in spite of it. She’s out to accomplish objectives.
John Wick 2 (****1/2): You’re always that guy…
John Wick Chapter 2 – 2017 Director Chad Stahelski Screenplay Derek Kolstad Starring Keanu Reeves, Common, Laurence Fishburne, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ruby Rose, John Leguizamo, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, Claudia Gerini If it takes away your peace, it’s too […]
Passengers (***) starts off as a nice trip
Just when it begins to get interesting, we are reminded that test audiences want to see point A go to point B rather than drifting off into infinity.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (**) – Why build a miracle at all?
It’s not that I hate this film. It’s got some good, albeit disconnected moments. The task of entering the DC Universe mid-step means it will necessarily be different than the origin story heavy Marvel Universe. A used universe is fine with this reviewer. It just shouldn’t have to require one to watch Blade Runner to lighten the mood afterword.
Ride Along is what you call a vehicle
Ride Along – 2014 Director Tim Story Starring Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, John Leguizamo, Bruce McGill, Tika Sumpter, Laurence Fishburne Screenplay Greg Coolidge, Jason Mantzoukas, Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi Ice Cube is one of the most likable stars out there. It […]
Bearing the weight of the Man of Steel
Man of Steel – 2013 Director Zack Snyder Starring Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne, Diane Lane, Christopher Meloni, Ayelet Zurer Screenplay David S. Goyer Well […]
CPE, Em and El: Forgotten Gem – Akeelah and the Bee is bravely facing a new world
Akeelah and the Bee – 2006 Written & Directed by Doug Atichison Starring Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Curtis Armstrong, J.R. Villareal, Sean Michael Afable, Erica Hubbard, Lee Thompson Young, Julito […]
Contagion: Elizabeth Bennet prevents the people of the world from becoming a bunch of zombies
Contagion – 2011 Directed by Steven Soderburgh Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Jennifer Ehle, Laurence Fishburne, Marion Cotillard, Jude Law, Bryan Cranston, Sanaa Lathan, Elliot Gould, Chin Han, […]
Cool Papa E Reviews The Mission: Impossible series
Mission: Impossible – 1996 Directed by Brian De Palma Starring Tom Cruise, Emmanuelle Béart, Jon Voight, Kristin Scott Thomas, Emilio Estavez, Jean Reno, Ving Rhames, Vanessa Redgrave, Henry Czerny, Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė Written by […]
Ebert Did It Better: Gasbag Reviews 