Isolated retreats, a tragic history, centuries old secrets, and a muted color pallet. These are just some of the key ingredients in Gore Verbinski's psychological thriller A Cure for Wellness.
The Lobster (4/10)
Whether it's a psychological need to be loved and adored, or a horrific fear of loneliness, people jump through some crazy hoops to make sure they're not alone.The Lobster is a film commenting on society's perpetual need to feel complete through a significant other.
The Accountant (8/10)
This is the Batman film we all deserve.
Passengers (7/10)
The heart of this film is humanity. The way we see Jim make decisions on the ship and deal with loneliness is both inspiring and excruciating.
The Monster (5/10)
As it sits, The Monster is lukewarm homage to the creature features of yesteryear.
WCW Review- Silver Linings Playbook (10/10)
"The world will break your heart ten ways to Sunday. That's guaranteed. I can't begin to explain that. Or the craziness inside myself and everyone else... I think of what everyone did for me, and I feel like a very lucky guy."
MCM Review- Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (9.5/10)
A thrilling film full of laughs, shootouts, mystery, and murder. The performances are amazing and the atmosphere is electric.
MCM Review- (500) Days of Summer (8/10)
A very cathartic movie all the way through, and definitely worth a watch.
Review- And Then There Were None (9/10)
There's something to be said about a story that refuses to die.
MCM Review- Grand Piano (7/10)
"Now you know the meaning of stage fright."
MCM Review- The Nice Guys (9/10)
We've seen the buddy detective movie before, but this was a fresh spin on it.
TBT Review- 12 Angry Men (7/10)
There is never more tension in the world of fiction than when a man's life is on the line.
WCW Review- The Babadook (8.5/10)
The atmosphere is incredible; the terror palpable.
TBT Review The Fall (8/10)
Come for the gorgeous visuals, and stay for the recaptured childlike wonder.
WCW Review- Stoker (7.5/10)
Stoker is a cinematic wonder and a gothic delight, born from the marriage of eastern and western culture.
MCM Review- Slow West (7/10)
Slow West is a delight from beginning to end with action, adventure, love, and loss.
TBT Review- Casino (8/10)
The human mind is capable of so much kindness and cruelty, and to test those limits there's no better backdrop than Viva Las Vegas.
Review- Lights Out (5/10)
The atmosphere was creepy, the characters well fleshed out, and the film definitely had it's fair share of thrills and frights.
Review- Batman: The Killing Joke (6/10)
Let's get something straight here: I enjoyed this film simply because it's Batman. I've always been a DC fan, and will always have a soft spot for the world's greatest detective. That being said, I feel like Batman: The Killing Joke works better on the printed page than on screen.
The animation was top notch, and the voice actors were superb. Total callback to the animated series from the 90's. Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong, and Mark Hamill were absolutely stunning! They made the whole piece come together. Without them the film would not have held together.
Speaking of Tara Strong, I really liked the inclusion of Batgirl's story line and the first half of the film. I felt that it fleshed out her character rather well and made people who aren't as familiar with the comics feel a connection to her that they normally wouldn't have felt.
Now the second half could have been better. Plot-wise, the Joker's trying to prove something by bringing a sane man down to his level? I get it. But it also feels kind of low key for the theatricality of the supervillain and also leaves quite a few questions unanswered. How did he escape from Arkham? Why is he all of a sudden trying to prove something to Gordon? I could have used more plot from him and less backstory.
I think because the Joker was voiced my Hamill, I anticipated more action and over the top situations that we've grown accustomed to from the animated series and video game portrayals. He was excellent, but I think his involvment made expectations too high for this feature film.
Like an A-List actor in a B-Budget movie, Mark, Kevin and Tara shine like stars in the night sky. I would completely recommend this film for all DC fans and comic geeks alike. Is it the best DC animated movie out there? No. But it's a great watch from beginning to end.