With "Fast X," the "Fast and Furious" franchise hits a wall thanks to a messy script and choppy action sequences, suggesting the series is about out of gas.
A movie like Furious 7 has a special sort of appeal. It is a formulaic thrill-ride plain and simple. Furious 7 is directed by James Wan who is far more famous for his horror films, Saw (2004), Insidious (2010), and The Conjuring (2013), than anything involving high-performance vehicles racing at insane speeds. Yet I can’t help but applaud a valuable franchise that decides to bring in new blood sho...[Read More]
Times Square, an ensemble cast, and a fair amount of cheesiness. Yep, you guessed it! It’s New Year’s Eve Hollywood style in the new movie from director Garry Marshall. Perhaps this movie picks up where Valentine’s Day (2010) ended? I didn’t see that one but I still think it’s a pretty safe bet. Don’t worry, this review will not be riddled with sarcasm and cynic...[Read More]