Director Paul Feig of “Bridesmaids” fame has taken a lot of risks to make Darcey Bell’s hit novel “A Simple Favor” into a dark comedy. I’m not talking comedy in the form of laugh-out-loud funny, but comedy in its honest… Read More ›
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White Boy Rick
Before I walked into “White Boy Rick,” I was asked by a friend of mine if I knew the story or will I wait to see the movie. I told her I heard the kid just got released from prison… Read More ›
The Predator (2018)
When Arnold Schwarzenegger took the lead role in the original “Predator” from 1987, it began a franchise. It continued with a sequel in 1990, which I skipped, two battles between the Predator and the Alien (“Alien vs. Predator” and it’s… Read More ›
Smokey and the Bandit
In honor of Burt Reynolds (1936-2018), here is my review of “Smokey and the Bandit.” “Baby Driver” was a first-rate driving movie in 2017, and it’s very rare to find a movie that doesn’t have the whole “Fast & Furious”… Read More ›
Peppermint
“Peppermint” has some nice moments, but most of the movie is wasted. It tries to splice a family murder thriller, a case drama, and a vigilante thriller; and most of it is either tired, annoying, or routine. At least I’ve… Read More ›
Predator (1987)
In honor of “The Predator” coming to theater soon, here is my review of the original film from 1987. The original “Predator” from 1987 is more effective in its acting, action, and special effects than a profound story. It starts… Read More ›
The Happytime Murders
I have a motto that everyone should heed, and I believe that saying is “Don’t be a d*ck.” “The Happytime Murders” is a mean-spirited, ugly, cliche-filled, lazy, and lousy comedy that thinks just because a puppet smokes, drops F-bombs, and… Read More ›
Mile 22
I can’t even tell whether I’m watching a trailer or some guys playing “Call of Duty.” Despite being directed by the talented Peter Berg, “Mile 22” decides to play Michael Bay by relying on bullets, stabbings, one-liners, quick shot editing,… Read More ›
The Spy Who Dumped Me
The year’s worst comedy so far has arrived, and that happens to be “The Spy Who Dumped Me,” a spy spoof that shoots blanks. I’ve heard some laughs in the audience, but you know I wasn’t laughing. Mila Kunis stars… Read More ›
Christopher Robin
For my two honey pots, I actually enjoyed “Christopher Robin” more than “Goodbye Christopher Robin” from last year. Mainly because we see the grown-up Christopher Robin and his reunion with his stuffed animal friends from Winnie the Pooh to Tigger… Read More ›