If director James Wan’s latest film accomplishes anything, it makes sure that Aquaman will no longer be the butt of every third-rate comedian’s joke.
Category: Movie Reviews
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ delivers heart, spellbinding animation, fun with super-hero action
The animation is stunningly beautiful, but like the best Spider-Man tales from the comics, the story is full of heart and centered on family and sacrifice.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Lack of new releases offers filmgoers week to catch up
This week is the calm before the storm. The floodgates are just waiting to burst forth as the Christmas movie-going season draws nigh.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: The Front Runner falls flat despite raising interesting questions
The Front Runner is a movie that ultimately asks questions that are more interesting than the the film itself.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Holiday season ushers in a bundle of anticipated movies
It certainly is the most wonderful time of the year at local movie theaters.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘The Crimes of Grindelwald’ more flat than fantastic
I enjoyed reading J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter novels as well as watching the previous films. I can’t say the same about the latest venture into the wizarding world.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: New version of ‘Grinch’ is fine but forgettable
My guess is that ‘The Grinch’ would likely keep most kids under 10 entertained for most of the movie’s running time, but there is very little for adults familiar with any of the other versions of the story.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Convincing re-enactments make ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ worth the price of admission
It might not live up to everything everyone wants from a movie based on the career of a classic rock band like Queen, but the film was a straightforward showcase of the band’s music played out on a huge screen and with a fantastic sound system.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Redford still exudes subtle charisma in ‘The Old Man & the Gun’
The film may very well be the acting swan song for star Robert Redford, and if it is he can proudly amble off into the sunset.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Halloween (2018) turns the table on Michael, horror fans
It was particularly good to see Curtis play the Laurie Strode character once again and to get an answer to what would happen to the surviving victim of one of these killers.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘First Man’ a riveting but draining retelling of the Space Race story
The film cements Damien Chazelle’s status as one of the top two or three directors working today. It’s exciting to know that he has a long career ahead of him.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Venom’ squares off with ‘A Star is Born’ at the weekend box office
Only two new movies open up in local theaters this weekend, but there still is a little something for everyone.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Unfulfilled promise flattens ‘Night School’
I was expecting a great pay off, but wound up feeling cheated.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Black, Blanchett conjure magic in ‘House with a Clock in Its Walls’
If you are looking for an early Halloween treat, this is it. Black and Blanchett’s chemistry is delightful in this comic-fantasy that’s just spooky enough to be fun for kids and clever enough to capture adults’ attention.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Crafty black comedy ‘A Simple Favor’ delivers thrills, laughs
The amount of biting humor and crazy twists and turns of the third act pleasantly caught me off guard.