Tag: Rated PG-13

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel ISN’T IT ROMANTIC review

Oooohh it’s the biggest Hallmark holiday of them all, Valentine’s Day. Rejoice…or don’t. Views vary greatly on the worth of February 14th as far as being a day to celebrate. Depending on your current relationship status, one could either love or loathe the day heart-y happiness. Moviegoers often have a similar feelings when it comes …

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Time for a Reel ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL review

It is just crazy to think that the last two theatrical releases that James Cameron directed were Avatar (2009) and Titanic (1997). It’s even more outrageous when you take into account how much these two films have grossed worldwide, ummmm that would be just under five billion U.S. dollars. Yessss, that is billion with a …

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Time for a Reel GLASS review

This is my word of advice to those interested in seeing Glass. While in theory this new movie could be enjoyed on its own, do yourselves a favor and have already seen at least Split (2016) prior to heading to theaters to checking out Glass. And for those that may not already know, Unbreakable (2000) …

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Time for a Reel THE UPSIDE review

We’ll get this out of the way very quickly for those that don’t already know. The Upside, starring Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart and Nicole Kidman, is a remake of the 2011 worldwide French hit, The Intouchables. Lots of movies over the decades have seen similar treatment, going from French to an American version. Three Men …

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Time for a Reel WELCOME TO MARWEN review

Hate crime is an ugly phrase. It’s an even uglier action. Welcome to Marwen is the theatrical version of disturbing and heartbreaking story of Mark Hogancamp (Steve Carell). Mark suffers from PTSD due to a violent attack outside of a bar one night. A group of men didn’t like what Mark had to say and …

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Time for a Reel AQUAMAN review

Warner Bros. will not be deterred it would seem when it comes to performing in the crowded arena of comic book-inspired films. Disney is the current juggernaut of these types of films, with everyone else scrabbling to follow their blueprint of success. Both, critics and fans alike, have basically conceded that this is a one …

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Time for a Reel BUMBLEBEE review

Michael Bay promised a continuation of the Transformers franchise, even after stepping away as director after last year’s Transformers: The Last Knight. Paramount Pictures have had Bay’s back, despite less than stellar reviews and waning domestic box office numbers. Why? This franchise is an absolute beast in the international market, earning almost 4x what it …

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Time for a Reel MORTAL ENGINES review

Philip Reeve is an accomplished author who is responsible for several series of books, but he’s best known for the Mortal Engines Quartet. The first, and most successful novel was published in 2001. The time has finally come to adapt the bestseller into movie form, and what better filmmaker to shape these words into movie …

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Time for a Reel ONCE UPON A DEADPOOL review

So, 20th Century Fox has decided to take the very unconventional route of re-releasing a pretty successful film which debuted less than seven months ago, but making some very interesting adjustments along the way. Deadpool 2 had become a fan favorite in this year’s crowded hero arena. And just like the 2016 origin story of …

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Time for a Reel CREED II review

Anyone that claims to be a fan of the “Rocky/Creed” films will tell you (maybe admit should be a more fitting term here), there are a couple of variables that each of these movies have in common. Obviously they’re built around boxing, so duhhh on that…but the blueprint of each of the plots are the …