Burr Steers Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, adapted from Seth Grahame-Smith’s novel, is in deep need of more zombies and less pride and prejudice.
Movie Review
‘Daddy’s Home’ Offers Few Laughs Despite A Decent Premise
Synopsis: Daddy’s Home follows a mild-mannered radio executive (Will Ferrell) who strives to become the best stepdad to his wife’s two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling and freeloading real father (Mark Wahlberg) arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids. Release Date: December 25, 2015 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Comedy, […]
‘Macbeth’ Is A High Production Value Adaptation That Lacks Purpose
Synopsis: After murdering King Duncan (David Thewlis) and seizing the throne, Macbeth (Michael Fassbender) becomes consumed with guilt and paranoia as the tyrannical ruler of Scotland. Release Date: December 4, 2015 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Drama, Film Review Production Like most of Shakespeare’s plays, Macbeth is a story that has graced the silver screen its […]
‘In The Heart Of The Sea’ Is A Harrowing Tale of Survival
Synopsis: In 1820, crewmen (Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy) aboard the New England vessel Essex face a harrowing battle for survival when a whale of mammoth size and strength attacks with force, crippling their ship and leaving them adrift in the ocean. Pushed to their limits and facing storms, starvation, panic and despair, the survivors […]
‘Anomalisa’ Is As Raw, Honest, Genuine, And Emotional As Stop-Motion Puppets Are Bound To Get
Synopsis: A man crippled by the mundanity of his life experiences something out of the ordinary. Release Date: January 15, 2016 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Animation, Comedy Film Review Production With movies like Being John Malkovich, Adaptation., and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind on his resume, writer Charlie Kaufman is well-known for his quirky […]