This Means War is a rare example of a movie being overtly silly and non-sensical, but yet – on the most simplistic cinematic level – wholly enjoyable. Why you may ask? Director McG struck gold when casting his three charismatic and exhilarating stars: Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy and Chris Pine.
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‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island’ Is Stupefyingly Dull
If Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is to be considered an exciting journey, then watching paint dry would be a national pastime. Brad Peyton’s sophomore directorial effort is a tactless, aggravating, and wholly uneventful adventure.
Review: ‘Big Miracle’ is a Heartwarming Crowd-Pleaser
Inspired by a true story, Big Miracle recreates a unique event that took place in 1988 Barrow, Alaska where three grey whales were trapped by impenetrable ice in the Artic circle. While it’s nothing to write home about, this family-friendly film displays warm affection for its subject matter without becoming unbearably sentimental or cliched.
Sam Fragoso’s Favorite Films of 2011
What a crazy year. Am I the only one baffled that I’ve been a part of the AM team for nearly a year ? I can still remember Castor copiously editing my Adjustment Bureau review, in order to make it relatively presentable. Oh and speaking of that review, don’t look it up. Yikes.
Review: You Won’t Care Much for This ‘Man on a Ledge’
Man on a Ledge is indeed about a person who is on a ledge, for a majority of the film’s 102-minute duration. If the previous sentence isn’t enough of a warning – at least in terms of the amount of silliness that predictably follows – then I can’t quite help you.
‘Red Tails’ Is Well-Intentioned but Ultimately Unworthy of the Tuskegee Airmen
After 23 years of work, George Lucas’ retelling of the Tuskegee Airmen’s battle against racism and the Germans during WWII has at last been released and is now playing at a theater near you. The question is: is it any good?
Musical Numbers Partially Redeem Melodramatic ‘Joyful Noise’
The inner cynic in myself wants to dismantle Joyful Noise for its sheer lack of authenticity, originality, and placid narrative. But there’s a heart to Todd Graff’s third directorial effort that I can’t quite shake. Read my review of the movie after the jump.
Review: ‘War Horse’ is Unabashedly Sentimental
War Horse is everything you expect it to be: overly sentimental, riddled with caricatures, and thoroughly heartwarming. Incidentally, I’m not quite sure Spielberg was striving for much more. Read my review after the jump!
Doubleheader Reviews: ‘The Adventures of Tintin’ is Breathlessly Entertaining
What a delight The Adventures of Tintin is. Directed by master craftsman Steven Spielberg this exciting and jubilant roller-coaster ride of a film is a well-welcomed surprise, guaranteed to please audiences of all ages. Read Sam’s and Jordan’s reviews of the movie.
Let’s Hope Your ‘New Year’s Eve’ Isn’t This Appalling and Dull
Tis’ the season for releasing the best of the best: Oscar candidates, indie hopefuls and heartwarming Christmas tales that will fill kids with jubilant joy. The new romantic comedy New Year’s Eve falls into neither of those categories.
