Tag Archives: Movie Reviews

The Happytime Murders tries too hard to be “cool”

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Denise

Nutshell: I wasn’t expecting much here – I’m still smarting from McCarthy’s Life of the Party – so I was pleasantly surprised by a handful of genuinely good gags. Unfortunately, the film as a whole tries too hard to be … Continue reading →

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Catching Up Review: “The Meg”

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Denise

Already in theaters?  Yeah, I go to the multiplex like A Normal when I miss a screening. Here’s a peek at my thoughts about The Meg! Big Ass Shark!  Who doesn’t love a blockbuster shark movie during the summer?  Well, … Continue reading →

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Don’t accept a friend request from “Unfriended: Dark Web”

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Denise

UPDATE: apparently there are two endings for this movie.  Sounds like the second one would be more satisfying. (Thank you for the thorough breakdown, The Ringer)   My grade still stands though.  I dislike watching idiots for an hour and a … Continue reading →

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“The First Purge” – fourth time’s the flop sweat

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Denise

Sometimes I’m too lazy for a full-out piece. Sometimes everything I’ve got to say about a film can be summarized in a few sentences, or stream of consciousness. So herewith, a quick-n-dirty on… Nutshell: The poster on the left tells … Continue reading →

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Documentary “Mountain” climbs high

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Denise

“Their lure is a kind of madness.” What is it: Mountain is a documentary narrated by Willem Dafoe. It’s about…mountains. Obviously. And how we react to – and interact with – them. Should you see it: If you’re into sweeping … Continue reading →

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“Solo”: Perhaps not the origin story we were looking for, but it works

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Denise

Nutshell: A fast paced rock ’em, sock ’em actioner that introduces a young Han Solo to the Star Wars universe. While folks who are looking for lots of links to cannon may be disappointed, moviegoers who don’t mind a cursory … Continue reading →

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“Book Club” – boilerplate made beautiful by a great cast

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Denise

Nutshell: Enjoyable lightweight romantic comedy for Boomers and anyone else interested in seeing characters face romantic challenges rather than simply hopping into the sack. Keaton, Fonda, Bergen and Steenburgen need to be in more movies together; they make a great … Continue reading →

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“Breaking In” is heavy on action fun, light on substance

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Denise

Nutshell: Looking for a movie that has action, but doesn’t tax the ol’ brainpan? Well look no further. Union is fantastic as the mom who has to save her kids, but other than the usual action tidbits there’s little else here. … Continue reading →

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Lackluster “Life of the Party”

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Denise

Nutshell: SIGH.  I really wanted to love this movie.  Yet I just can’t. Jokes that fall flat and/or are drawn out for way too long. A story that doesn’t really seem to know where it’s going or what it’s trying … Continue reading →

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“Tully” tackles the myth of Supermom head-on

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Denise

Nutshell: Tully is reality as slap-in-the-face; a film that shows motherhood as exhausting, trying, physically demanding, and maybe even beautiful. A clear-eyed look at what moms can go through, with a twist to the usual “know thyself” story that’ll have … Continue reading →

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