The film is well shot with stark but beautiful scenery, but it isn’t a romantic comedy, or a slap-schtick spoof, or really even a black comedy.
Category: Movie Reviews
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Robbie’s Harley Quinn returns in surprisingly strong “Birds of Prey”
It’s always a great feeling leaving the theater when a movie turns out to be better than what you anticipated.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Oscar predictions 2020: Renée Zellweger, Joaquin Phoenix and more
Which movie is the odds on favorite to win Best Picture, and which actor and actress will reign as the king and queen of the silver screen for the rest of the year?
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘The Gentlemen’ takes Ritchie back to his roots
It’s a snappy and flashy gangster comedy, filled with hilarious and profane dialogue that’s outlandish and repeatable, just not in mixed company.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Smith, Lawrence still have it in ‘Bad Boys for Life’
It isn’t the most sophisticated film that you’ll find in theaters, but if you like action films, you’ll likely feel you got your money’s worth.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Mendes’ ‘1917’ like watching a video game journey through hell
Expertly crafted and beautifully shot, the latest effort by writer-director Sam Mendes can only be described as a two-hour journey through the hell that was World War I.
Movie Buff’s top-10 favorite movies of 2019
Here’s a list of my favorite movies of 2019 in no certain order, plus five honorable mentions.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Sandler gives career performance in crime film ‘Uncut Gems’
Sandler gives an Oscar-worthy performance as the film’s hard-luck anti-hero, who never understands when to leave well enough alone.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Awkward pacing hinders ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’
Maybe it’s just too much of a good thing.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Race to the end of year filled with anticipated movies
Here’s a list of several highly anticipated films that will be opening before the New Year.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Knives Out’ sharp, witty whodunit packed with social satire
No matter how you might classify the movie, it was as fun a night as I’ve had at the theater in quite a while.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Last Christmas’ a twisty Christmas movie with the possible makings of a classic
The film is ultimately uplifting, but there is an underpinning of melancholy that also fits into the Christmas season.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Frozen II’ a sure bet for families, but not as strong as original
While the film, directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, won’t go down as one of my personal Disney favorites, the laughs and animation probably make it the best bang for a family’s bucks currently in the theater.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Damon, Bale push ‘Ford v Ferrari’ over finish line
It’s a polished piece of film-making that makes for a very entertaining night at the movies.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Technically well-crafted “The Lighthouse” frustrates, bores movie buff
The craft behind its production is impeccable. I could see Dafoe getting another Best Supporting Actor nomination.