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Wayback Review: V for Vendetta
[Another look at my review of V for Vendetta for the late, great Green Man Review. Originally published October, 2007.] V for Vendetta (Warner Brothers , 2006) It’s been said that Guy Fawkes was the only person who ever entered … Continue reading
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Tagged Book to Film, Comic Book to Film, Wayback Reviews
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“The Legend of Tarzan” gives great Sunday morning serial
Nutshell: This new Tarzan brings the Saturday morning serials into the 21st Century, and looks awfully spiffy doing it. CGI is on point, the actors dig into their roles nicely, and even the animal behaviors feel authentic. Sure the plot … Continue reading
“The Purge: Election Year” wins, but just barely
Nutshell: While Anarchy upped the Purge stakes with it’s clear-eyed and horrifying look at class warfare run amok, Election Year pulls back on the message, and is a weaker film for it. Writer/director James DeMonaco flounders in his third act, … Continue reading
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Independence Day: Resurgence is a chip off the alien block
Nutshell: Second verse, same as the first: ID4R dusts off the same comfortable chestnuts that made its predecessor so popular. And while ID4R doesn’t seem to suffer from the same tech hiccups – the aliens don’t seem to be … Continue reading
“Attacking the Darkness” – a mockumentary where religion and RPGs collide
Nutshell: with cinematography and sound that definitely doesn’t scream “Shoestring Indie”, Attacking the Darkness gives a knowing wink to mockumentary fans and RPG aficionados. There are definite echoes of Christopher Guest films like For Your Consideration and Waiting for Guffman, … Continue reading
“Central Intelligence” – fun, embarrassing and goofy. Just like high school.
Nutshell: Hart and Johnson make a great team in Central Intelligence, a film that focuses on the funny and puts the serious business of espionage on the back burner. That’s a good thing; here, it’s the connection (real or perceived) … Continue reading
“Finding Dory” – adorable in and out of the sea
Nutshell: Finding Dory is a little bit crazier, a little bit goofier, and maybe even a little more heavy-handed than its predecessor. But it’s still got its heart in the right place, and plenty of positive messages mixed in with … Continue reading
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Tagged Animated Films, Disney Movies, Family Films, Movie Reviews
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The Conjuring 2: a bigger, badder bogeyman in a damn fine sequel
Nutshell: creepy, chilling, and definitely not for the faint of heart, The Conjuring 2 is a worthy follow-up to its terrifying predecessor. A bit hokey at the very end, but it’s a small price to pay for some seriously good, … Continue reading
“Warcraft” – disappointment in cinema form
Nutshell: Disappointment, thy name is Warcraft. Or, better put, thy name is Duncan Jones. With a huge mythology to work with, and seemingly unlimited funds, to make a film that makes no sense, and fails to connect with viewers on … Continue reading
