Shazam! is a winner because of its laugh-out-loud humor and the chemistry and character kneaded into what could have been a very cheesy and dull adventure movie if handled with less clarity and levity.
Category: Movie Reviews
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Dumbo’ remake looks great, lacks emotional zing
While the film is bland from my point of view, the kids I was surrounded by in the theater did seem to enjoy it.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘The Kid’ offers new take on the Billy the Kid legend
Anyone who has seen more than a few Westerns would likely be able to predict the film’s climax, but I still enjoyed making my way through the movie to the expected end.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Plenty of kid, tween, and teen fare opening this week in theaters
If you are headed to the movies this week and aren’t planning to see the latest ‘Captain Marvel,’ there are some decent-looking choices.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Captain Marvel’ offers mystery, action, answers for Marvel fans
For me, the film fits squarely in the middle of the 20 plus Marvel movies that have been released so far.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Solid ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ series growing up with its fans
The humorous script hits all the right notes propelling the story along with conflict, danger, and action.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Fighting With My Family’ surprises as feel-good, family film of the year so far
I couldn’t have been more stunned if The Rock had laid me out with The People’s Elbow after watching writer-director Stephen Merchant’s latest movie Fighting With My Family.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Impact of returns diminish in ‘Happy Death Day 2U’
The film is a black comedy, and some of the setups and deaths of Tree are admittedly funny, but the gag gets a bit long in the tooth.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Lego Movie 2’ builds on original’s solid foundation
The movie is filled with funny gags and cute cameos that hit way more often than they miss.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘The Kid Who Would Be King’ a solid reimagining of Arthurian lore for kids
It’s an earnest but fun reimagining of the King Arthur legend, but with a twist. This time the kids are running the castle.
MOVIE BUFF: Oscar nominations prompt early picks
While the Oscar ceremony is almost a month away, here’s my too early guesses who might bring home the hardware in the major categories.
MOVIE BUFF: Ambition cracks Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’
Shyamalan’s message to be wary of society stifling the individual is nice, but I would have preferred a bit more action built in to my super-hero morality play.
MOVIE BUFF: ‘The Upside’ and ‘Replicas’ not worth the time or effort
It’s conceivable that Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart could make a funny even touching dramedy together, but ‘The Upside’ just isn’t it.
Movie Buff’s not necessarily best but favorite movies of 2018
If you’ve been online during the last week, you’ve no doubt encountered a number of ‘Best of 2018’ lists. This list is not exactly that.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: McKay’s direction, Bale’s performance give virtue to ‘Vice’
McKay, who cut his teeth directing silly comedies, has proven to be one of the most inventive and daring directors.