It’s a must-see for Springsteen fans, but the mileage may vary for others because the film contains only the tunes from the new album and none of his classics.
Category: Movie Reviews
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘The Current War’ less than electrifying
Even the most intriguing historical lore doesn’t necessarily make for the best source for big-screen drama.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Zombieland, Maleficent sequels offer fans more of the same
The Zombieland sequel is probably on par with the original, and even if it slipped a bit, the winning cast has such strong chemistry that 10 years later, it’s still fun to watch their apocalyptic antics.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘The Addams Family’ too vanilla to be spooky or ooky
When Hollywood decides to reboot an old property to cash in on nostalgia these days it opts for one of two choices…
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Phoenix carries ‘Joker’ uncomfortably well
Not enough can be said about Phoenix’s performance which completely carries the film. The journey his character traverses begins at achingly awkward and ends in stone-cold madness.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Humor, charm make up for Abominable’s familiar plot
The film has enough charm, humor, and lovely imagery to make it an enjoyable and somewhat educational family movie if you are a fan of animation.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Ad Astra is a slow-burning, but supremely well-made movie that’s introspective and thought-provoking
The movie’s aesthetics and pacing will remind film buffs of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, but the film’s basic plot is much more in tune with Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Faulty story choices weigh down ‘The Goldfinch’
Great source material, a talented cast, and an artful crew doesn’t always add up to a wonderful movie.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘It Chapter 2’ delivers scares, ‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ soars
King’s novel and the two films are scary because the fear is generated from a foundation of real-life terror many kids face each day from bullies and abusers at home, at school, and in every other walk of life.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Tentpoles and indie flicks make for a crisp and colorful fall at the movies
Here’s a sampling of some of the more buzz-worthy films scheduled release September through November.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Overcomer’ stumbles rather than triumphs
This is the type of movie that sullies the reputation of faith-based movies as being edifying entertainment.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Blinded by the Light’ salutes the Boss, father-son relationships
It’s a powerful comedy-tinged family drama that’s as thoughtful, human, and universal as any movie I’ve seen this year.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Dora’ surprises as a solid kiddie adventure that won’t bore parents
The film is not so much an adaption of the cartoon, but a continuation of it 10 years later as Dora and her cousin Diego begin the grand adventure of traversing the wilds of high school.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Chemistry, humor lift ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ above action-movie norm
It isn’t a profound movie, but it certainly is a fun one.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ fizzles as Tarantino fails to connect dots with dovetailing plots
It’s a shame when your most anticipated movie of the year is sort of a dud. Still, it’s undeniable how well DiCaprio and Pitt work together.