Tag: Movie Review
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‘Alita’ accentuates brutal cyberpunk universe
Every city on Earth has been all but destroyed, with the exceptions of Iron City and the floating city of Zalem directly above. “Alita: Battle Angel” brings a post-apocalyptic cyber-punk universe to life with stunning visuals, heart-breaking scenes, and intense battles. It is the year 2563, and a cataclysmic war between the people of Earth…
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‘Miss Bala’ touts empowering story with strong lead actress
A night out on the town turns into a deadly shootout for Gloria that will change her life forever. As bullets fly across the nightclub, Gloria ducks for protection. Her eyes search the room for her friend. She must decide how far she will go to protect her life and her loved ones. How far…
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‘Super Broly’ canonizes popular character with epic saga
The action from the Dragon Ball comics is back in theaters, bringing Broly uncontrollable power and the new appearance of Gogeta. “Dragon Ball Super: Broly” is the latest release in the “Dragon Ball” universe after the grand comeback this movie series made in 2015 with “Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’.” The movie, directed by Tatsuya…
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‘Ted Bundy Tapes’ revisit infamous murder spree
Most people keep trophies to remind themselves of their success and accomplishments. Ted Bundy kept different kinds of trophies human heads. Theodore (Ted) Bundy is one of the most notorious serial killers in American history, with 36 confirmed victims. He has been suspected of upwards of 100. “ The Ted Bundy Tapes” is a documentary currently…
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‘Glass’ shatters expectations of fans
There is no hiding now. There are superheros among us. When “Unbreakable” was released 19 years ago, the idea of costumed beings tearing apart Philadelphia and raking in oodles of cash at the box office was a near-impossibility. The caped crusaders of this medium were so far relegated into the subculture that M. Night Shyamalan…
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‘Aquaman’ surprises audience with unexpected outcomes
Thousands of innocent families run in fear as they try to get away from a giant tidal wave caused by a tsunami that towers over them and causes catastrophic destruction to thousands of homes along the coast of Maine. “Aquaman” is a DC film directed by James Wan and stars Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry,…
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Heartwarming Transformers movie showcasesBumblebee’s struggles
With a bit of suspense, blindfolds, and a challenging trip down the river, “Bird Box” puts Netflix in the horror movies business. “Bird Box” is based on a novel by Josh Malerman. This movie has become an unstoppable success quickly. Directed by Emmy winner Susanne Bier, “Bird Box” brings to the audience an apocalyptic horror…
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‘Bird Box’ intrigues audiences with suspense, mystery
With a bit of suspense, blindfolds, and a challenging trip down the river, “Bird Box” puts Netflix in the horror movies business. “Bird Box” is based on a novel by Josh Malerman. This movie has become an unstoppable success quickly. Directed by Emmy winner Susanne Bier, “Bird Box” brings to the audience an apocalyptic horror…
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‘You’ provides window into mind of stalker
A clever bookstore manager relies on his savvy internet know-how to make the woman of his dreams fall in love with him. To start off the new year, Netflix adds a glossy new drama and thoroughly addictive show, ‘You’ on the streaming service. Adopted from the psychological thriller novel ‘You’ by Caroline Kepnes, it is…
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Animated Adaption of holiday classic defines Christmas spirit
by GENEVA NATAL The green, grouchy, Grinch is back again trying to steal Christmas from all the Whos in Whoville. The new animated version of Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” offers a kinder view of the lovable and sometimes relatable character, who learns a lesson that teaches adults and children alike. In…
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‘The Hate U Give’ depicts civil unrest following police brutality
Imagine being a 16-year-old girl who takes on systematic racism and manages the balancing act of gaining her self-confidence. That is the premise of the movie “The Hate U Give,” which is based off a debut novel by Angie Thomas published following the 2009 police shooting of an unarmed, 22-year-old Black male, Oscar Grant. She…
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‘The Crime of Grindelwald’ captivates audiences with nostalgic theme
The newest sequel to “Fantastic Beasts” is filled with action and events that help widen the imagination of what the wizarding world is like. “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” is based on the book “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” which is a companion book to the “Harry Potter” series by author J.K.…
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‘Super Troopers 2’ entices fans with nostalgia, original plot
This is a fair warning to anyone who has never watched one of the films made by comedy troupe “Broken Lizard.” “Broken Lizard” is known for their crude, and often over-the-top style of comedy, which can turn away some movie-goers. They are the same film makers who have produced movies such as “Beerfest,” “Club Dread,”…
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‘Blockers’ follows comedic quest of parents on prom night
Three parents go to extreme measures to protect their teenage daughters from making a life-changing decision. “Blockers” is a comedy about a group of friends who make a sex pact to lose their virginity on the night of their senior prom. The movie starts with a flash back to when the three girls were first…
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‘Ready Player One’ deviates from original story
Movies always seem to fall short of the books they are based on, disappointing the book fans. The popular book, “Ready Player One,” by Ernest Cline was recently turned into a major motion picture. I have long awaited the arrival of the big-screen version of one of my favorite books. The movie adaptation of “Ready…
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‘Game Night’ lacks humor, ignores necessary plot elements
‘Game Night’ bores with lackluster plot, humor A night of games, thrill, and bad jokes seems to be the basis for a terrible movie plot and bland characters. “Game Night” is a comedic mystery movie about friends being dragged into dangerous criminal activity due to an unfortunate turn of events. Despite the movie’s potential with…
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‘Black Panther’ surpasses standards for action movies
The Marvel cinematic universe has once again spotlighted an underrated comic book superhero. “Black Panther” is the next film that continues the Marvel universe story arc and introduces new characters that will soon play a huge role leading up to “Avengers: Infinity War.” The movie, which takes place after events in “Captain America: Civil War,”…
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‘Insidious Chapter 4’ horrifying with happy ending
“Insidious: Chapter 4” is a suspenseful, mind boggling, horror movie! “Insidious: Chapter 4,” the third movie in the “Insidious” series, stars Stephanie Scott (as Quinn Brewer), Lin Shaye (as Elise Rainier), and Dermot Mulroney (Elise’s father). The movie begins in Elise’s dream. She is dreaming about her rough childhood, and how she had her psychic…
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‘The 15:17 to Paris’ disappoints with flawed , dull plot
True heroes honored, depicted in ‘The 15:17 to Paris’ Nothing is more inspirational than seeing people overcome a moment of terror, especially when that moment is portrayed by the people who lived it. “The 15:17 to Paris” is a movie about a terrorist attack that took place on a Thalys train to Paris in 2015.…
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‘Jumanji’ remake incorporates comedy, action with modern transformation
“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” is a hysterical, heart warming, action movie! This movie was based on the original “Jumanji” made in 1995. It stars Dwayne Johnson as Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Kevin Hart as Moose Finbar, Karen Gillian as Ruby Roundhouse, Nick Jonas as Alex, and Jack Black as Professor Shelly Oberon. This version is…