“And you thought this was just a game.”
Nutshell: a sequel that feels like a sincere attempt that devolved into a cash-grab. Outstanding performances and gorgeous visuals can’t save a story that doesn’t know what to do with itself. But yay snow leopard! Grade: C
Oh, these middle-of-the-road films. You know the type. They don’t stink out, yet they’re not particularly good either. Plenty of things to commend, but overall a lackluster experience. So here I am again, trying to write up something for The Huntsman: Winter’s War, where all I want to do is shrug and go “well, yeah izzokay”.
But izzokay isn’t enough for Winter’s War, because the trailers promised a Narnia vs. Enchanted Forest matchup as Emily Blunt’s Ice Queen Freya battles Charlize Theron’s Evil Queen Ravenna. However, that showdown is at the tail end of this story. Worse yet, the trailers for this film ruin the “Gotcha!” moment; from the trailers it’s plain to see that Ravenna killed Freya’s infant daughter, leading to Freya’s Ice Queen status. But in the movie that’s not revealed until the film’s ending climax. Brilliant move, trailer-makers. It’d have been better to let the audience assume that’s what happened, but not really know ’til the end. But anyone who’s seen the trailer knows exactly how things will play out. Continue reading
Okay, who doesn’t want a copy of this poster? It’s adorable! And with Key and Peele in charge (including Key and Peele director Peter Atencio), this film should be a hoot. So, synopsis!
Another mystery novel hitting the big screen, and this one looks very twisty. I mean that in a good way. Synopsis!
“I seek righteousness. But I’ll take revenge.”
Ready to shake a tail and get your hoof-stompin’ on? Well, BronyCon has just released it’s list of musicians playing at BronyPalooza, and it’s a doozy! Tons of folks with mad skills, it should be amazing. Best part? THIS.
Time to pick a side, y’all. Whether it’s it’s peanut butter v jelly, sunrise v sunset, cookie v cream, we all must choose. (Except for cookies; the answer’s both, naturally.)
Hello Marvel fans! Ready for the newest entry into the MCU, Doctor Strange? Well, Jimmy Kimmel dropped the brand-new teaser trailer last night when Benedict Cumberbatch visited. And this is one groovy trailer. From the car crash that put a whammy on Strange’s career as a neurosurgeon (smashed hands means no more detailed surgery) to a possible peek at Strange’s home, the Sanctum Sanctorum, by way of Inception. Sweet!
Atomic Fangirl 