‘Mortal Kombat’ does little justice to popular game series
Save for a few stand-outs, many films based on video games have been subject to scrutiny. From “Super Mario Bros.” to “Rampage,” films of this type have often received criticism, whether it be due to poor acting, a lack of…
‘Monday’ realistic, brutal reminder that romance lovers need
With more places lifting guidelines and regulations, many are starting to see the revival and eager reopening of movie theaters. Although many cinemas only have a select list to choose from, many films have stuck to the reliable online debut…
‘Demon Slayer’ movie shows much promise for series’ future
Following its season one finale, the creators of the beloved anime series “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” promised fans a follow-up film. The film, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train,” garnered much anticipation due to the series’…
Laker Review makes predictions for Academy Awards results
Having been delayed by two months, the anticipated 93rd Academy Awards ceremony will take place Sunday. Aside from the delay caused by unprecedented circumstances, this year’s ceremony is notable due to the fact that the eligibility period for films to…
‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ updates disappointing predecessor
In the midst of a family tragedy, director Zack Snyder (“Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice”) was forced to step down from his position during post-production of 2017’s “Justice League.” Following the hiring of Joss Whedon (“The Avengers”) in his…
‘Yes Day’ fails to bring anything new to family film genre
As it does every year, Netflix has already began flooding its service with an oversaturation of original content, which mostly lacks in thought and originality due to the rushed nature of each production. In general, these films often fall under…
‘Bad Trip’ humors audiences while André capitalizes on shock value
Reminiscent of comedies such as “Borat,” the recent Netflix release “Bad Trip” derives its humor from the depiction of fictional characters’ interactions with real-life individuals. Despite possessing a paper-thin plot, the film more than makes up for this through its…
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ disappoints as MonsterVerse’s first crossover film
After the release of two “Godzilla” films and “Kong: Skull Island,” Warner Bros. Pictures’ MonsterVerse has finally produced crossover stories, beginning with the film “Godzilla vs. Kong.” Though it promises to feature the anticipated showdown between its titular characters for…
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ ignites hope for new original Disney+ films
For the first time in five years, Walt Disney Animation Studios has produced a film which is not a sequel to a pre-established work. The film, “Raya and the Last Dragon,” stands out as one of the studio’s more impressive…
Potential for ‘Ma’ sequel thrills hopeful cult horror fans
In a dazzling moment of triumph for fans of cult horror, Tate Taylor, the director of the iconic modern classic “Ma,” has come out with the announcement of his personal vision for a sequel. A director known best for films…
