Top Five – 4.5/5 – Uniqueness; what makes a film go beyond a standard element or genre is combining two or three to make something that is different and original. This film combines two really good genres, and molds a story that is charming, unique and funny. There is something to be said about a […]
The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies – 4/5 – We have come, to the end. Unlike previous reviews, I am not going to go into a typical explanation of ‘films’ or ‘trilogies’. I am not even going to describe this film as I usually do in my typical structure of ‘acting, directing, visuals and […]
Annie (Remake) – 3.5/5 – When you hear the word remake; it usually makes people turn their heads in disgust. The reason that remakes get this mantra is because of how cherished the original can be. This is the tale for any film, across any genres. Everyone once in a while, there are times when […]
Exodus: Gods and Kings – 2.5/5 – Biblical Stories are usually one of two things (when portrayed on the big screen): Extravagant spectacles of deep stories Over-the-top saturation that drown out the story No matter how the story is told, the vision of the director always exudes how he/she wants to tell the story. This […]
Unbroken – 3/5 – This is for a review for a film that comes out on Christmas day. Getting an early screening this past week, I went into this with the understanding that the film is based on a true story. Also, this is Angelina Jolie’s first directorial debut. With a mixture of familiarity and […]