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Films: S · Reviews: S · Sucky Sequels
Like any gimmick, once the initial intrigue of the 3-D has been satiated you’re left looking at Game Over like you would with any other. And once you start looking at [it] like any other film you quickly realize it’s boring.
Once destiny is introduced into the story it deflates any sense of suspense.
Captures the awkwardness of adolescence like few films have.
A fascinating and often spot-on look at the dark world of gambling addiction.
Johnstown Flood is the kind of movie I wouldn’t have minded watching in school. It concurrently educates and entertains. While it’s not perfect, it’s still a worthy introduction to an American tragedy.
Films: P · Reviews: P · Uncategorized
[Pirates] might not have a single defining moment of wonderment…[but] it does as a whole tap into the same sensibilities that make you wish you were there.
A big step in the right direction and a rare instance where a sequel outshines its predecessor.
Films: L · Reviews: L · Sucky Sequels
I’ve got a joke for you. How many blondes does it take to make a sequel? I’ll let you write your own punchline because no matter what you come up with it’s likely to be funnier than Legally Blonde 2.
Films: T · Reviews: T · Uncategorized
More time seems to be spent on giving Schwarzenegger corny one-liners than establishing the TX as a genuine threat.
Don’t let the previews fool you. Hulk isn’t your typical comic book movie. It’s not a disposable blockbuster either. These are both good things.
