Another fun murder mystery sequel. If you recall the last time “Simple Favor,” the dotty mom Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) exposes the missing mom Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) as a murderer on […]
Another Simple Favor
The Accountant 2
This sequel gets its numbers right. I was one of the few film critics to enjoy “The Accountant” from 2016, which you may recall had Ben Affleck playing Christian Wolff, an autistic […]
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
This lovable sequel brings Renee Zellweger’s character back on track. The last “Bridget Jones” film “Bridget Jones’s Baby” was on my list of the Worst Films of 2016 for being so desperate […]
Captain America: Brave New World
Code Red: this is a fun Marvel entry. These days, the most successful MCU movies on both sides of the equation are “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “Guardians of […]
Paddington in Peru
A nice little holiday with our favorite British bear. A lot has changed for the Brown family. The bear Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) finally has his passport which makes him a […]
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Number 3 is fast and entertaining for you and me. Reflecting on our earlier reactions to the first trailer for “Sonic the Hedgehog,” I’m sure we’re all appreciative that the franchise kept […]
Mufasa: The Lion King
Hakuna Matata. This prequel is better than the last time. 30 years have passed and Disney’s 1994 animated musical “The Lion King” is still roaring strong with fans. And the loss of […]
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
A cracking throwback to “The Wrong Trousers.” Wallace & Gromit were among my childhood favorites. The cheese-loving inventor Wallace and his silent dog Gromit are created with eccentricity and Laurel & Hardy […]
Moana 2
This visually stunning and fun sequel needs to go a little farther. The original Disney film “Moana” was a delightful and magical film that gave people a Polynesian princess who shares the […]
Gladiator II
A decent sequel to an Oscar winning hit. Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” won five Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actor (Russell Crowe), Best Costume Design, Best Sound, and Best Visual Effects. So, why […]
