Movie Reviews

As a result of Walt Disney Pictures' goal of producing new versions of its entire film library, they came out with a "photorealistic" computer-animated remake of the traditionally animated "The Lion King" of 1994. This 2019 movie of the same name tells the story of the young lion [..]

"Jumanji" is the tale of a supernatural board game that releases wild animals from the jungle upon anyone and everyone that comes into contact with it. This strange story seems to translate well to the big screen with major stars like Robin Williams and Bonnie Hunt and [..]

Director Jon Favreau ("Elf" 2003) took on the project of adapting Chris Van Allsburg's 2002 children's book "Zuthura" to a major motion picture, with some success. "Zuthura: A Space Adventure" is a well crafted film with great special effects mixed with comedic, dramatic, and science fiction elements [..]

"Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" is an entertaining sequel to 1995's "Jumanji," a fantasy action-adventure film based on the 1981 book of the same name by Chris Van Allsburg. Director Jake Kasdan ("Sex Tape" 2014) and the screenwriters (Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Scott Rosenberg, Jeff Pinkner) updated [..]

"Villain" is a British crime thriller about a criminal trying to go straight after being released from ten years in prison. However, he is drawn back into London's underworld when he tries to help his drug-addicted younger brother. Steady and consistent direction [..]

Marvel Studios has produced yet another big extravaganza of a film with "Thor: Love and Thunder," a sequel to 2017's "Thor: Ragnorok" and the 29th offering from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It continues the story of superhero Thor and his friends, with loads of action and [..]

"Elvis" is a phenomenal look at the life of the legendary Elvis Presley, from the angle of his relationship with his manager, Col. Tom Parker. The performances of Austin Butler as Presley and Tom Hanks as Parker were spot-on according to comments by Presley family members. [..]

"Jurassic World Dominion" is a fitting conclusion to the six "Jurassic Park" movies that started in 1993. Director Colin Trevorrow ("Jurassic World" 2015), who co-wrote the screenplay with Emily Carmichael, has filled this 146 minute film with non-stop action and fabulous special effects that has made it [..]

Nicholas Cage stars as a fictionalized version of himself in "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent." This film is well directed by Tom Gormican, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Kevin Etten, with Cage doing an excellent job of portraying himself. Cage was able to stay [..]

Kevin Costner and Diane Lane star in a riveting modern-day Western drama about a Montana couple who embark on a journey to find their grandchild after the death of their only son. Director-screenwriter Thomas Bezucha ("The Family Stone" 2005) keeps the suspense going for the entire 114 running [..]