Tag: Rated R

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel JACKASS: BEST AND LAST review

About the film (courtesy of Paramount Pictures): Johnny Knoxville and the gang return for one final fling at the big screen. Featuring all-new stunts and stupidity along with the greatest hits and biggest laughs from the past, Jackass: Best and Last is a joyously raucous celebration of all the mischievous camaraderie that you’ve come to …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel POWER BALLAD review

About the film (courtesy of Lionsgate): When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel IS GOD IS review

About the film (courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios and Orion Pictures): Two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge, confronting a charged family history that will push them to extraordinary lengths. The film is Aleshea Harris’ directorial debut and is based on Harris’ adaptation of her award-winning play of the same name. Clocking in …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel OBSESSION review

About the film (courtesy of Focus Features): After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. There is an old adage that warns us to be careful what we …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel MORTAL KOMBAT II review

About the film (courtesy of New Line Cinema): This time, the fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. There is a specific kind of …

Home, Review

Time for a Reel MIKE & NICK & NICK & ALICE review

About the film (courtesy of 20th Century Studios): Two gangsters and the woman they love try to survive the most dangerous night of their lives. As if that wasn’t enough, there’s one wild ingredient added to the mix: a time machine. The digital landscape is often cluttered with generic action comedies, but every so often, …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel UNDERTONE review

About the film (courtesy of A24): The host of a popular paranormal podcast becomes haunted by terrifying recordings mysteriously sent her way. In a film that presents “found audio” rather than “found footage,” undertone is a unique and at times deeply enthralling piece. Directed by Ian Tuason, undertone tries to do a lot with very …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel THE BRIDE! review

About the film (courtesy of Warner Bros.): A lonely Frankenstein (Christian Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious (Annette Bening) to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride (Jessie Buckley) is born. What ensues is beyond what either of them imagined: Murder! Possession! …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel CRIME 101 review

About the film (courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios): An elusive jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) string of heists along the 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime, his path crosses that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads. Convinced he has found a pattern, …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel SHELTER review

About the film (courtesy of Black Bear Pictures): On a remote coastal island, a reclusive man (Jason Statham) rescues a young girl (Bodhi Rae Breathnach) from a deadly storm, drawing them both into danger. Forced out of isolation, he must confront his turbulent past while protecting her, sending them on a tense journey of survival …