Movie Reviews

"Ad Astra" is a science fiction film about an astronaut who goes on an outer space search for his lost father. Director James Grey "The Immigrant" 2013) put together a cerebral scifi movie with an interesting unfolding storyline featuring good character development. Grey co-wrote the script with Ethan [..]

"The Kitchen" is a crime drama film telling the story of three women who must take over the criminal operations of their Irish mob husbands who have been sentenced to prison. Director-screenwriter Andrea Burloff put together a mediocre movie with poor character development, uneven plot, sluggish [..]

"Downton Abbey" follows the Crawley family and their servants as they prepare for a visit from King George V and Queen Mary. Director Michael Enger and screenwriter-producer Julian Fellowes do an excellent job of recreating the world of Downton Abbey and The Crawley's from six years [..]

"What Men Want" is a romantic comedy film about a woman who drinks a potent concoction which gives her the ability to hear men's inner thoughts. Director Adam Shankman ("A Walk to Remember" 2002) put together a comedy which has some good moment and some not-so-good moments. [..]

Mel Gibson plays a womanizer who suffers an electric shock and gains the ability to read the minds of women in "What Women Want." The wacky comedy proceeds from there, with Gibson being perfect in this comedic role. His co-stars include Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Alan Alda, Judy [..]

"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" is a comedy-drama film following the story of a fading western TV star and his stunt double navigating the changing ways of Hollywood in 1969. Director-screenwriter Quentin Tarantino ("Pulp Fiction" 1994) solidly crafted this motion picture which is enormously entertaining on [..]

"Playing with Fire" is a family comedy about a strict firefighting supervisor who meets his match when he and his crew rescue three rambunctious siblings and must baby-sit them until child services arrive. The comedy proceeds from there, capably directed by Andy Fickman ("Paul Blart: Mall [..]

Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Linda Hamilton, and producer James Cameron are reunited for the first time in 28 years in "Terminator: Dark Fate." This sixth installment in the "Terminator" series (1984, 1991, 2003, 2009, 2015) is a direct sequel to the first two, which were the only films [..]

"Deadwood: The Movie" is a sequel to the HBO television series (2004-2006). With most of the original cast returning, the story features saloon owner Al Swearengen clashing with Sheriff Seth Bullock, who in turn has his own conflicts with George Hurst, now a U. S. Senator [..]

"The Aftermath" tells the story of a British colonel and his wife in post-World War II Berlin, where hs is in charge of reconstruction. There are unexpected tensions between the English couple and the German family where they are staying. Director James Kent does an excellent job with [..]