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Too many moving pieces (and characters) distract the audience from the message of The Counselor. As you try to piece everything together, you are left with a lot of questions that, quite frankly, you don’t even need answered. You should feel slightly perturbed after this film. I certainly was.
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Kick-Ass 2 certainly kicks ass, but nowhere near the amount of ass that was kicked in the original Kick-Ass. Kick-Ass 2 didn’t (and perhaps shouldn’t) surpass the original, not by a long-shot. Sorry folks, this is no Lethal Weapon 2, but it will kick your ass, a little, the second time around.
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The Activity Volume 2 builds the story, ratchets up the suspense, plugs the leak and disturbs the soul. Showcased in this volume is the tragic reality that so many who have ever donned the American military uniform are all too painfully familiar with . . . you can’t save everyone.
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The Activity Volume 1 encompasses five issues from the series, following the ISA from Mexico City to Rayong, Thailand and delivers for even casual comic readers.
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World War Z is part thriller, part whodunit, and part horror – it will keep you immersed and engaged throughout and is highly recommended to be watched in theaters.
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British actor Henry Cavill does a fine job donning the red cape. With Zack Snyder directing and David Goyer and Chris Nolan writing the script, Man of Steel is sure to please all audiences.
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Movie Review: The Internship – A predictable, yet highly watchable buddy comedy starring our favorite buds, Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn. Oh, and Google is mentioned a few times in the film.
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While this graphic novel is a rapid retelling of a video game, Lucas did feel it was important enough to include in his saga! Script writer Haden Blackman provides the reader with a lightning-paced page turner that provides the framework for the Rebellion. Featured are Senator Bail Organa, Captain Juno Eclipse and a shape-shifting assassin droid simply called Proxy.
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A ground-breaking film, Pain & Gain pushes the boundaries of decency and delivers a knock-out comedy while shattering your mind . . . yes, this really happened.
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Interview with Pain & Gain cast and crew in South Beach. Michael Bay, Mark Wahlberg, The Rock, Tony Shaloub, Anthony Mackie and many more!
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NerdSpan Interview: A South Beach sit-down with co-directors of The Croods, Chris Sanders and Kirk De Micco. The Croods stars the voice talents of Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Clark Duke, Catherine Keener, Ryan Reynolds and Cloris Leachman (the mother-in-law with a tail).
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L. Frank Baum wrote over 14 novels about Oz, and he never once explored the Wizard’s arrival to the magical land. Explore the possibilities in theaters with Oz The Great and Powerful. James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams bring Oz to life in this prequel Baum never explored.
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