Frozen II is enchanting in the way fairytales are supposed to be, with thrilling visual effects, inspiring story, and imaginative characters—some endearing, some fearful, and some odious. The film jumps back to when Elsa and Anna are children, and their father tells them the story of Arendelle and his role in it. Arendelle was friendly to another group […]
In our narcissistic age, it’s fitting that we have more films for kids about its consequences, particularly when Hollywood has such a draw. This animated film is about a “sidekick, a nobody” who has aspirations for greatness like the known superheroes enjoy. Robin (Menville) is chafing about his insignificance in the superhero world, and his team’s references
When your film is directed by a former reality star, you can only expect so much. How to be a Latin Lover opens like a Ferell/Stiller type comedy, with an explosive death scene played for laughs rather than heartbreak. That low brow comedy remains through the entire film, nearly mirroring Adam Sandler’s Big Daddy. The
Thankfully the latest raunchy comedy doesn’t star Zac Efron, but the quality is still equally as bad. Writer/directors Jon Lucas and Scott Moore have created a film aimed at young moms who are tired of trying to be perfect. Their script over exaggerates the difficulties of motherhood and life in general. In the universe of
“Tammy”, “Spy”, “The Heat”, “Identity Theft”, if you have seen one Melissa McCarthy film you have seen them all. McCarthy is following the same path of her male comedian counterparts, jumping into scripts that sell her one note comedy routine. “The Boss” is the second collaboration between McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone who co-wrote
Countless television shows have been adapted into major motion pictures. Sure, transitioning from a series to a single two hour format can prove a challenge with all the vast episode history, characters and plot lines. The X Files films were a perfect example of a good transition to a standalone film. Veronica Mars, based on