To its credit, “Spy Kids 2” does indeed display a lot of creativity and imagination, and that makes it a lot better than most family movies Hollywood makes. However, while the first “Spy Kids” was a fun romp that kids AND adults would enjoy, this sequel isn’t as much fun. I think the biggest flaw is that this sequel is missing heart. We don’t feel … Continue reading Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002)
Pili (Kea Peahu) has her sights set on attending a Geocaching camp, but after her grandfather (Branscombe Richmond) has a heart attack, Pili must forfeit her prize and go to Hawaii with her mother Leilani (Kelly Hu) and brother Ioane (Alex Aiono). Once there Pili finds a journal among her grandfather’s possessions that tells of a group of privateers who hid a cache of gold … Continue reading Finding ‘Ohana (2021)
Monster Hunter is a new fantasy action film directed, written, and produced in part by Paul W.S. Anderson, the director of Resident Evil and Event Horizon. In the film, Captain Artemis (Milla Jovovich) and her military unit are transported to another world thanks to a strange storm. In this world they are attacked by dangerous, gigantic monsters, which they find difficult to stop with their … Continue reading Monster Hunter (2020)
It of course looks a lot better and more polished than the 2003 original in terms of lighting, cinematography and effects. There were also a few good ideas here, and some pleasant subversion of expectations, but the issue is that none of the ideas are actually fleshed out or developed. It felt like there were influences and themes taken from a lot of movies such … Continue reading Wrong Turn (2021)
I love Denzel Washington’s movies. He is a great actor- a little one Dimensional but man he is so believable. He is great at his craft. This movie made me sit up snd take notice. I am a retired police officer and have worked my share of cases. (Not homicide) I recognized the great research of police procedures snd the technical application of them. All … Continue reading The Little Things (2021)
My love for Liam Neeson knows no bounds – no matter how many mediocre movies he stars in, I will always watch the next one, in hopes that maybe my expectations will be subverted and I will be treated to a good film. Unfortunately, in the last few years, Mr. Neeson has starred in a string of mediocre movies. “Taken 3” is bad beyond description, … Continue reading The Marksman (2021)
When Ezekiel `Easy’ Rawlins loses his job he begins to worry how he’ll make ends meet when DeWitt Albright offers him cash to help find Daphne Monet, the fiancée of politician Todd Carter. He takes the job as she is known to like Afro-Americans and will be easier for him to find. He gets information from a friend but is then framed for her murder. … Continue reading Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)
I’m a big fan of Paul Greengrass and Tom Hanks, so I was looking forward to this 19th-century Western. Based on the book of the same name, it tells the story of a Civil War veteran, Capt. Kidd (Hanks) who now serves as a news-teller in Texas. He must bring a young girl, Johanna, to her aunt and uncle. The film is skillfully well-made and … Continue reading News of the World (2020)
In this simple, but fun plot, director Aneesh Chaganty maintains a tight narrative, executes some brilliant editing, and draws out from his two female leads nail-biting performances that make this thriller well worth a watch. OBLIGATORY PLOT RECAP: Chloe is a highly-intelligent, capable 17-year-old girl with a slew of physical disabilities and ailments. Regardless, she is looking forward to shrugging off her small-town life and … Continue reading Run (2020)
