‘Rosaline’ provides snarky, modern take on ‘Romeo and Juliet’
If you are looking for another remake of the Shakespeare classic “Romeo and Juliet” fully equipped with Early Modern English and an excessively dramatic plot line, “Rosaline” is not for you. From director Karen Maine (“Yes, God, Yes”), this twist…
‘End Of The Road’ captivates audiences with action-packed thriller
“End of the Road” is a rated-R, 2022 high action, suspenseful thriller. Starring Queen Latifah (“Hustle”) as Brenda and Ludacris (“The Ride”) as Reggie. This movie starts with Brenda at a gas station and her card declining, while dealing with…
Disney fails to impress viewers with ‘Pinocchio’ remake
Disney’s cumbersome family of live action remakes has a new member in “Pinocchio.” However, this film is far from a dream come true and does not leave much hope for future remakes The 1940 “Pinocchio,” inspired by the 1883 children’s…
‘See How They Run’ solves case of formulaic mystery films
The murder mystery, or whodunit, has long been a staple of both stage and screen entertainment. Undeniably, the works of novelist Agatha Christie (“The A.B.C. Murders”) have served significantly as the inspiration for and basis of many cinematic and theatrical…
‘Pearl’ makes for ‘X-cellent’ prequel to hit slasher film
“Pearl” is the prequel film to the slasher film, “X,” which was released earlier this year, and is the origin story of its antagonist. The film does a pretty good job at giving her character an explanation through the story…
‘Invitation’ beckons viewers to enjoy fun, old-fashioned vampire story
“The Invitation” is a 2022 supernatural horror film directed by Jessica M. Thompson (“Back on Board”). The film was written by Blair Butler (“Fresh Ink”), and produced by Emilie Gladstone (“The Curse Of La Llorona”) and has a PG-13 rating. …
‘Barbarian’ shocks viewers with disturbing story, social commentary
Imagine booking an Airbnb in Detroit for an upcoming job interview, only to discover that there has been an accidental double booking and that there is already a man staying there. You, with no other options available, have to stay…
‘Samaritan’ fails to soar past uninspired plot, cookie-cutter characters
Like Paramount Pictures did earlier this summer, Amazon Studios has also dipped its feet into the oddly specific “child discovers a close adult is a superhero” subgenre through its release of “Samaritan.” In contrast to Paramount’s lighthearted Owen Wilson (“Marry…
‘Bullet Train’ hits viewers full-speed with action-packed good time
When you think of action movies with vehicles involved, the usual suspects might include movie giants like “Star Wars” or cinematic masterpieces like “Top Gun” and its sequel. You may even go for the lesser-known ones like “2012” or “Speed.”…
‘Three Thousand Years’ leaves viewers longing for more substance
For a film which boasts a dialogue-driven story and attempts at being conversational and philosophical, “Three Thousand Years of Longing” ultimately feels like it has little to say. Directed by George Miller (“Mad Max: Fury Road”), the film’s ambitious scope…
