Amazon Studios releases cheesy romantic comedy ‘I Want You Back’
By Ethan Stinson Released just in time for Valentine’s Day, Amazon Studios’ “I Want You Back” stands as a solid entry among the expansive library of romantic comedies available for couples to enjoy during the holiday. Although it sometimes falls…
‘Home Team’ avoids discussing scandal, falls flat comedically
By Ethan Stinson During his one-year suspension from the NFL, former New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton assumed a new position as the offensive coordinator for his son’s sixth-grade football team. The youth team’s subsequent success and the controversy surrounding…
‘Adventures of Buck Wild’ represents new low for ‘Ice Age’ series
By Jacey LaComb The sixth film in the “Ice Age” series, and the first produced by Disney rather than Blue Sky Studios after Disney’s acquisition of the studio, “Adventures of Buck Wild” is a film that will probably please children…
Anthology film ‘The House’ showcases macabre scenery, unique stories
By Ethan Stinson Perplexingly billed by Netflix as a dark comedy, “The House” is a stop-motion animated fantasy horror film presenting three self-contained stories centered around the titular abode. While slight instances of humor present themselves throughout, the heart of…
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ goes beyond fans’ expectations
By Faith Smith The first film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe “Spider-Man” trilogy, “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” starring Tom Holland (“Onward”), was released July 7, 2017. The trilogy started off good, but on a safe note. It was unsurprising and even a…
‘Munich – The Edge of War’ depicts suspenseful diplomacy
By Jade Gatling Based on the novel Munich by Robert Harris, “Munich – The Edge of War” is a complex thriller with elements of realism. The suspenseful and heavy imagery displays a side of World War II that is not…
‘Red Notice’ overcomes stale plot with charming performances
“Red Notice” provides a light-hearted and comedic spin of the typical spy movie with a brilliant cast and captivating storyline. The star-studded film features Nolan Booth (Ryan Reynolds, “Free Guy”), Special Agent John Hartley (Dwayne Johnson, “Jungle Cruise”) and Sarah…
Short film ‘All Too Well’ beautifully showcases Swift song
Along with releasing a 30-song album on Nov. 12, Taylor Swift (“Reputation”) surprised fans with a short film based on the much anticipated “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault).” The film was written and directed…
Thrilling ‘Army of Thieves’ expands ‘Army of the Dead’ franchise
In “Army of Thieves,” director Matthias Schweighöfer (“You Are Wanted”), reinstalls his favorite character Ludwig Dieter as a bank teller with a fascination for hacking into ominous locks. Perhaps, only in his dreams. In the film, Dieter follows the legacy…
Action-packed ‘The Harder They Fall’ amazes in every way
Netflix has done it again with “The Harder They Fall,” an original Western that was executed perfectly with the ideal cast, dry humor and plenty of twists and action. A fictional story based on real people, the movie follows Nat…
