The Mummy – 2/5 – Monster films are an odd breed of storytelling. Any film that uses the ‘monster’ niche as a central part has a tough task in being entertaining. These films can never stick in to one genre. The Mummy is that kind of monster film that tries to infuse different details, but […]
Wonder Woman – 4/5 – With comic book films, Marvel reigns supreme. They have blended storytelling and genre greatly within the expansive world of the MCU. When it comes to DC, it is (so far) not as successful. They have been trying to create their own universe with mixed results (Man of Steel, BvS and […]
Baywatch – 2/5 – Television shows that get made into movies are something that has been done frequently as of recent. You never know how well the translation will be. For all the average adaptations (The A Team, Charles Angels), there is always that one that stands out from the crowd (21 and 22 Jump […]
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales – 3/5 – Long running franchises take you on journeys that provides a place of no ends. In film universes, there is a trend to ‘keep going’ if the premise has enough to stretch out multiple paths to experience. The Pirates of the Caribbean series has […]
Alien: Covenant – 3.5/5 – Enraptured and detailed, it is that thing a filmmaker must blend to provide their own unique vision. When the melding of indifferent elements come together, it can generate something magical. Ridley Scott is a master of visuals and storytelling. Through the years, he has made many entertaining films (Gladiator, The […]