Movie Reviews

Review: The Great Gatsby

  Synopsis: A Midwestern war veteran finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbor.   The Great Gatsby is a book that has been translated to film many times. Despite F. Scott Fitzgerald’s achievements as an author, the many film adaptations of his book have not … [Read More]

Iron Man 3 Mega Review

  Synopsis: When Tony Stark’s world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.     Ryan Says:   I have two perspectives regarding this film. On one side I have the fanboy inside of me that wants to say … [Read More]

Review: It’s a Disaster

    Eight friends meet for their monthly “couples brunch.” But what starts as an impromptu therapy session / airing of domestic grievances takes a sudden, catastrophic turn when the city falls victim to a mysterious attack. Trapped in the house and unsure of their fates, these seemingly normal people become increasingly unhinged to hilarious, … [Read More]

Review: Dead Man Down

Niels Arden Oplev, the acclaimed director of the original The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009), makes his American theatrical debut with the new action thriller, Dead Man Down. Colin Farrell and Noomi Rapace star as two strangers who are irresistibly drawn to one another by their mutual desire for … [Read More]

Review: Oz the Great and Powerful

Director: Sam Raimi Written by: Mitchell Kapner (screenplay), David Lindsay-Abaire (screenplay) Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis Genre: Action | Adventure | Fantasy MPAA: PG Synopsis: A small-time magician arrives in an enchanted land and is forced to decide if he will be a good man or … [Read More]

Review: Jack the Giant Slayer

  The latest film from Bryan Singer, Jack the Giant Killer Slayer opened this past weekend starring Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Stanley Tucci, Ian McShane, Bill Nighy and Ewan McGregor. The film is a fantasy adventure based on the fairy tales ‘Jack the Giant Killer’ and ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’. The movie … [Read More]