Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Movie Review: Guardians of the Galaxy

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I. Am. Groot. A Have you been loving the Guardians of the Galaxy trailers that show snippets of the film with groovy 70s rock? Well, then you’re gonna be blown out of your socks when you see the film. … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give Dawn of the Planet of the Apes an A-.  The CGI is jaw-droppingly perfect, the story feels like a natural progression from Rise, and Serkis gives Caesar the world-weariness of a true leader.  I’d have liked more … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Tammy

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give it a C+.  It’s not good, but it’s not a complete trash heap.  Melissa McCarthy takes a pathetic person and gives her heart, but fans of Christina Yang will have to live with watching Sandra Oh just … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Begin Again

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give Begin Again an A-.  It’s not absolutely perfect, but with beautiful music, a plot that unwinds at it’s own pace without ever veering into boring, and cinematography that’s gritty and lovely at the same time?  It’s pretty … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon 2

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give How To Train Your Dragon 2 an A. An intelligent film that not only entertains without pandering to it’s audience, but manages the Empire Strikes Back-like superpower of being better than it’s already fabulous predecessor.  Grab some popcorn, swoon … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Edge of Tomorrow

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I give Edge of Tomorrow a C+.  Breathtaking visuals and a lead that’s always game for action can’t completely balance out a script that’s too repetitive even for it’s Groundhog Day Holocaust storyline.  EoT continually re-starts, and though that’s a … Continue reading →

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Movie Review — X-Men: Days of Future Past

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I give X-Men: DoFP a D, for dull, depressing and disappointing.  If I want to be bummed out at a movie theater, I’ll buy stale popcorn and go with my ex.  A complete waste of Peter Dinkalge and his … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Godzilla

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Denise

  Nutshell: I give Godzilla an A-.  Much like the old King of Kaiju himself, Godzilla is a fabulous throwback to ancient times, when Toho studios was throwning down awesome monster-on-monster action, kids were never really in harms way, and … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I give The Amazing Spider-Man 2 a C-.  Great performances by Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Dane DeHann and Jamie Foxx aren’t enough to pull this choppy, drawn-out film from the depths of the barely-average.  But Greg Nicotero rocks the … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Other Woman

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: If I had to grade this, I’d give The Other Woman a B+.  It ain’t no Shakespeare, but it’s crazy, shameless and playful enough to give the folks in the cheap seats a good laugh.  And fellas, don’t be put … Continue reading →

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