Category: Movie Reviews

REVIEW: Black Widow (2021)

Black Widow is not what you think it is. It may be what you thought it was because it’s what the early trailers led you to believe: a fun, grounded (as much as these movies can be, anyway) Marvel film in the vein of The Winter Soldier. But outside of the trailers and posters (and, …

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REVIEW: Puss in Boots (2011)

After four successful films, a series of holiday-themed TV specials, and a slew of merchandise and games, it only makes sense that Shrek would get a spin-off. 2011’s Puss in Boots serves as a prequel to the main Shrek movies and shows us what the fan-favorite ferocious feline did before meeting Sh...

REVIEW: The Tomorrow War (2021)

The Tomorrow War is the best alien invasion movie since Edge of Tomorrow. Everything you could ask for in a summer blockbuster is present: action, suspense, terrific special effects, relatable characters, universal themes devoid of wokeness or agenda, and a plot that makes sense and builds naturally...

REVIEW: Luca (2021)

I’ve been a Pixar fan my whole life. Growing up, I was convinced I would work there one day, and I always saw the new Pixar movie for my birthday. Despite being a new Pixar film, Luca is one I haven’t been too excited about. Films like Coco and Soul have proven that the studio … <...

REVIEW: In the Heights (2021)

On Thursday, June 10th, In the Heights was released to HBO Max and theaters. The film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 2008 Broadway sensation comes just under a year after Hamilton hit Disney+ and turned me into a fan. I think this gave many people expectations for In the Heights that it otherw...

REVIEW: Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

2011 saw the release of Kung Fu Panda 2, a sequel that had a lot to live up to. Personally, I think the first Kung Fu Panda is one of DreamWorks Animation’s best films, and it’s regrettable how it’s been lost in the shuffle. The somewhat unexpected return of the Dragon Warrior was ...