Shazam! (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Shazam! borrows from what you expect from Marvel, adds a touch of Deadpool, but then reminds you DC us the big brother Marvel has long borrowed from.
Adventure
The adventure tag features those who travel beyond their home, or hometown, to find themselves, others, or something of great value.
Polar (2019) – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
When Polar tries to be funny, it veers towards being a horrible movie. However, when it is harnessing the seriousness of Mikkelsen’s persona, it flourishes
The Rising of the Shield Hero: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Shield Hero” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Rising of the Shield Hero lives up to what its trailer hyped and may provide oh so much more.
Mojin – The Lost Legend – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
While it certainly feels bloated at times, Mojin: The Lost Legend is, at times, a thrilling action movie.
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch is wonderfully frustrating and will probably lead you to wonder who is truly being controlled? You or Stefan?
Aquaman – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Aquaman, alongside last year’s Wonder Woman, reminds you that DC was the first to create classic comic book characters and movies.
Mortal Engines – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Mortal Engines mostly relies on special effects, and two supporting actors, to compensate for nearly every other thing the film offers.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse pushes you to learn more about the iconic character, beyond Peter Parker, and creates a franchise you’ll want to see more of.
Bumblebee – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Bumblebee is a bit forceful in trying to get you emotional, but the action is just what you’d expect from a Transformers movie.
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Neither geared towards children nor perhaps any particular audience, despite finally being released, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle still seems in limbo.
Everything Beautiful Is Far Away – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
At best, Everything Beautiful Is Far Away is about opening up to the unknown. At worse, it is a 90-minute movie in which not a lot happens.
Robin Hood (2018) – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Robin Hood (2018) seemingly just wants to take advantage of the hero’s name recognition and very little of the known story.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Grindelwald’s reason for taking power away from humanity is revealed, the romance of the first movie expands and deepens.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them seems purely about milking Harry Potter love, without Harry Potter, there is just enough magic to get you through it.
Life Is Strange 2: Part 1 “Roads” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Taking on topical topics like police brutality, immigration, and racism against Mexicans, Life Is Strange 2 downplays a lead’s ability to present a message.
Batman (The Enemy Within): Season 2/ Episode 5 “Same Stitch” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
TellTale Games presents a better finale in 5 episodes than most shows do in 10, 12, or even 24 episodes. And damn if I don’t hate how long they take to speak of the possibility of another season.
A Wrinkle In Time – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While A Wrinkle In Time introduces the world to its saving grace, Deric McCabe, many may find the fantasy elements downplayed and certain themes taking time which would have been better used to craft a more faithful adaptation.
TellTale Games’ Batman: Season 2 (The Enemy Within)/ Episode 4 “What Ails You” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While perhaps the shortest episode ever released by TellTale Games, since they became licensed heavy, glimmers of the Crown Prince make up for the 80 minute playing time.
