There’s nothing about Peppermint that you haven’t seen done better before. It’s an admittedly bad movie, but, forgive me, I still liked it.
Category: Movie Reviews
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Locally shot F.R.E.D.I. makes theatrical run at Skylight Cinema
The movie made its debut in May at the Bentonville Film Festival.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Smorgasbord of new films open this week in theaters
Here’s a brief rundown of several films opening this weekend in Northwest Arkansas. If you’re interested in seeing any of them in the theater, you might act fast. They may not be there long.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ a delightful take on familiar tale
It’s a delightful change of pace and probably the best date movie of the year so far.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Lee crafts strikingly poignant, funny film with ‘BlacKkKlansman’
The film depicts vile people saying, planning, and doing heinous acts under the cover of faith and nationalism.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Oh Pooh, slow start hinders ‘Christopher Robin’
I think viewers of most ages will ultimately find the film entertaining, but parents need to know that their children and their own attention might drift early in the movie.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: No falloff for Cruise in solid sixth movie in ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise
Say what you will about Tom Cruise, but the man knows how to make entertaining movies.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Washington metes out familiar violence, justice in ‘Equalizer 2’
Sometimes the familiar can be fun, and as a fan of Denzel Washington it’s hard to deny the pleasures of watching him meet out justice.”
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Skyscraper’ delivers predictable fun; Bland ‘Hotel Transylvania 3’ puts a stake in franchise
Skyscraper will never make any critic’s classic list, but it’s a fun time at the movie if you like action flicks or are a fan of the The Rock.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Affable cast makes ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ a stinging success
Marvel Studios may not be able to cure cancer, bring peace to our time, or solve world hunger, but it sure knows how to make entertaining super-hero movies of all stripes.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Summer movie slate remains hot in July
Here’s a rundown of some of the films that will be opening in local theaters over the next month.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Pratt, stylish direction lift ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’
Like most big-budget films today, this film relies heavily on CGI animation, and unfortunately a good bit of it comes off as undercooked. That’s unfortunate, but not uncommon in the series.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Incredibles 2’ proves to be worth the wait
The film is so clever, funny, and heartwarming, and it has a reach as broad as Mr. Incredible’s shoulders that should please young and old alike.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Ocean’s 8’ and ‘Upgrade’ better than expected
It was too easy and good of an idea not to gender-twist Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s trilogy for another summer heist comedy.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Shailene Woodley elevates high-seas drama ‘Adrift’
Kudos are due for the director and screenwriters, but Woodley’s performance is the reason to see the film.