There’s plenty of satisfying mayhem and chomping on display in this newest attraction called Jurassic World, and not quite enough interesting story or character. Still, it should provide enough entertainment to the average dinosaur-interested viewer.
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Short on title, but large on laughs, Spy finds Melissa McCarthy in top form as a desk-bound CIA operative getting her chance to play James Bond in a mission.
When the earth starts a-rockin,’ make sure the Rock comes a-knockin’. That’s the logline of the latest earthquake disaster motion picture. At least, that’s what it should have been. As the world begins to rip open and buildings collapse, tidal waves crash into a city, and mayhem breaks loose, there’s only one man for the job, and that man is Dwayne Johnson.
Remaking beloved movies that are classics in their own right is as dangerous as building a suburb over a cemetery of dead bodies.
If you’ve ever wondered what a shot of pure adrenaline might feel like, but didn’t want to actually do it for real, a comparable experience would be to see Mad Max: Fury Road. You’ll achieve all the same results without any of the sharp syringes. This is a thrill ride to the highest degree, but is also what movies should be about.
Hot Pursuit is the kind of movie where plot is secondary, twists are predictable, and bad guys are lamer than Paul Blart falling off a Segway. And yet, it still might be worth one viewing. How could this be possible?
The film has recently been bulking up the cast, with Elizabeth Olsen returning as Scarlet Witch. Robert Downey Jr. will also co-star as Iron Man, with Scarlett Johansson returning as Black Widow. The film will also introduce the new Spider-Man, who is currently being cast.
Despite the unwieldy cast, Age of Ultron never feels weighed down, even if the proceedings aren’t as fun and breezy this time around. Part of that is due to the large cast, and part is due to the titular villain who is nowhere near as fun to hate as Loki.
The Age of Adaline is a solid moviegoing experience, despite leaving the more interesting story threads offscreen. Lively in the title role is anything but lively, and for the role, it works. She’s reserved, she’s restrained, the burden of the years she’s spent walking the earth is clear. Too often characters who are immortal only change their outward appearances, but don’t act any differently than when their character first stopped aging.
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 is the worst kind of movie: completely and utterly mediocre.
The Longest Ride’s title refers to the longest time you’ll feel sitting in a movie theater watching this movie.
Furious 7 is overlong, but is the best in the series yet for outrageous car stunts.
Kids will have a blast with Home, adults will find it predictable but tolerable.
Insurgent doesn’t make a good argument for two more Divergent movies.
Cinderella is a nice enough live-action retelling, if not quite as magical as it should be.
Chappie asks big questions, but never gives satisfying answers.
Focus isn’t the best con artist movie ever made, but it entertains enough.
Show me the alternate universe in the future where Hot Tub Time Machine 2 doesn’t exist.
Sex scenes that don’t sizzle and stalker storylines surprisingly bore in “Fifty Shades of Grey.”
“Jupiter Ascending” soars with its effects, but hits a black hole with its script.
Black or White foregoes an insightful conversation on race in favor of stereotypes.
The winners of the awards presented at the 21st Slamdance Film Festival have been announced!
“Mortdecai” attempts to be a goofy British caper instead of actually being one.
The Wedding Ringer delves into cheesy rom-com territory far too much.
Even Liam Neeson can’t rescue this movie from incoherent action and convoluted plot.
Anyone looking for a $10 nap will find this movie willing to deliver on every penny.
Take this movie for what it is: a lewd trek through a green-screened North Korea about sticking a metal canister up butts.
The excess of the Hobbit movies comes to an end in a just barely entertaining enough fashion.
“Annie” has a bubbly cheer that overstays its welcome with cartoonish characters.
“Exodus” will have you begging for the Red Sea to come crashing down on your head long before the credits roll.
