REVIEW: Pet Sematary is a highly effective horror with two little flaws By Matthew Martin| April 6, 2019 Movie Reviews Pet Sematary manages to be both a solid horror movie and an even scarier parable on the dangers of lingering grief. Full (spoilery) review here... REVIEW: Pet Sematary is a highly effective horror with two little flaws By Matthew Martin| April 6, 2019 Movie Reviews Pet Sematary manages to be both a solid horror movie and an even scarier parable on the dangers of lingering grief. Full (spoilery) review here...
REVIEW: Dumbo makes me sad for all the wrong reasons By Matthew Martin| March 29, 2019 Movie Reviews Dumbo always seemed like the perfect movie for Tim Burton. It's about an oddball outcast, it has has a bizarre setting, and there's plenty of opportunity to mix quirky humor and touching drama. If only he'd gotten around to making it in 1989 or 1999... REVIEW: Dumbo makes me sad for all the wrong reasons By Matthew Martin| March 29, 2019 Movie Reviews Dumbo always seemed like the perfect movie for Tim Burton. It's about an oddball outcast, it has has a bizarre setting, and there's plenty of opportunity to mix quirky humor and touching drama. If only he'd gotten around to making it in 1989 or 1999...
REVIEW: US is a fairytale nightmare with a powerful subtext By Matthew Martin| March 22, 2019 Movie Reviews Jordan Peele's follow-up to Get Out is the best movie of the year so far. Scary and funny in equal measure when viewed as surface-level entertainment, and profound and provocative when considered on a deeper level, Us is a fantastic second outing by the talented director... REVIEW: US is a fairytale nightmare with a powerful subtext By Matthew Martin| March 22, 2019 Movie Reviews Jordan Peele's follow-up to Get Out is the best movie of the year so far. Scary and funny in equal measure when viewed as surface-level entertainment, and profound and provocative when considered on a deeper level, Us is a fantastic second outing by the talented director...
REVIEW: Captain Marvel doesn’t crash, but it fails to soar By Matthew Martin| March 8, 2019 Movie Reviews Captain Marvel is not a bad movie. It's a badly made version of a good movie. Full review inside... REVIEW: Captain Marvel doesn’t crash, but it fails to soar By Matthew Martin| March 8, 2019 Movie Reviews Captain Marvel is not a bad movie. It's a badly made version of a good movie. Full review inside...
REVIEW: The LEGO Movie 2 doesn’t miss a step By Matthew Martin| February 8, 2019 Movie Reviews The LEGO Movie 2 not going to wow you in a surprising way, as the first movie did, but it will delight you in a...unsurprising way. Okay that makes it sound worse than it is. It's great. Really. It's awesome. Full review inside... REVIEW: The LEGO Movie 2 doesn’t miss a step By Matthew Martin| February 8, 2019 Movie Reviews The LEGO Movie 2 not going to wow you in a surprising way, as the first movie did, but it will delight you in a...unsurprising way. Okay that makes it sound worse than it is. It's great. Really. It's awesome. Full review inside...
Is GLASS a form of self-therapy by its infamous director? (full review) By Matthew Martin| January 20, 2019 Movie Reviews GLASS is here and while on the surface it seems like a culmination of two of Shyamalan's previous films, 2000's Unbreakable, and 2016's Split, in fact the movie is something else entirely...maybe. Read on... Is GLASS a form of self-therapy by its infamous director? (full review) By Matthew Martin| January 20, 2019 Movie Reviews GLASS is here and while on the surface it seems like a culmination of two of Shyamalan's previous films, 2000's Unbreakable, and 2016's Split, in fact the movie is something else entirely...maybe. Read on...
REVIEW: Black Mirror’s BANDERSNATCH is a true achievement By Matthew Martin| December 30, 2018 Movie Reviews A ninety minute movie that will take you hours more to get through, Bandersnatch is a remarkable "choose your own adventure" interactive TV episode that is fittingly-achieved by one of TV's best shows. REVIEW: Black Mirror’s BANDERSNATCH is a true achievement By Matthew Martin| December 30, 2018 Movie Reviews A ninety minute movie that will take you hours more to get through, Bandersnatch is a remarkable "choose your own adventure" interactive TV episode that is fittingly-achieved by one of TV's best shows.
REVIEW: Aquaman is a shockingly great time By Matthew Martin| December 16, 2018 Movie Reviews Full of big, colorful set pieces, a fun story, and balls-to-the wall action, Aquaman is everything you'd expect it to be, except it's also really really good. Our full (spoilerish) review inside REVIEW: Aquaman is a shockingly great time By Matthew Martin| December 16, 2018 Movie Reviews Full of big, colorful set pieces, a fun story, and balls-to-the wall action, Aquaman is everything you'd expect it to be, except it's also really really good. Our full (spoilerish) review inside
REVIEW: Spider-Man – Into the Spiderverse is…spectacular By Matthew Martin| December 16, 2018 Movie Reviews, Movies Combining a great story, well told with excellent voice acting and stunning animations, Into the Spiderverse does everything right as a Spider-Man movie, making it one of the very best to feature the superhero. REVIEW: Spider-Man – Into the Spiderverse is…spectacular By Matthew Martin| December 16, 2018 Movie Reviews, Movies Combining a great story, well told with excellent voice acting and stunning animations, Into the Spiderverse does everything right as a Spider-Man movie, making it one of the very best to feature the superhero.
REVIEW: RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET is a solid sequel with heart By Matthew Martin| November 21, 2018 Movie Reviews While it doesn't land every joke, it also failed to elicit any groans. Ralph Breaks the Internet may have a few cliches in its setting, but it also has enough heart and depth to make it more than a worthy follow-up to the original and a fine addition to Disney's newest era of greatness. REVIEW: RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET is a solid sequel with heart By Matthew Martin| November 21, 2018 Movie Reviews While it doesn't land every joke, it also failed to elicit any groans. Ralph Breaks the Internet may have a few cliches in its setting, but it also has enough heart and depth to make it more than a worthy follow-up to the original and a fine addition to Disney's newest era of greatness.
REVIEW: The Crimes of Grindelwald is a good book adaptation without the book By Matthew Martin| November 17, 2018 Movie Reviews Non-fans need not apply: The Crimes of Grindelwald expects you to be more than familiar with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Those who are will find the story fascinating, curious, and sometimes a bit too rushed... REVIEW: The Crimes of Grindelwald is a good book adaptation without the book By Matthew Martin| November 17, 2018 Movie Reviews Non-fans need not apply: The Crimes of Grindelwald expects you to be more than familiar with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Those who are will find the story fascinating, curious, and sometimes a bit too rushed...
REVIEW: Overlord is a solid mash-up of interesting ideas By Matthew Martin| November 11, 2018 Movie Reviews Video game fans will be reminded of Wolfenstein, but Overlord stands on it's own. One part World War II strike-team movie, one part zombie horror film, Overlord does both well enough to be recommended. REVIEW: Overlord is a solid mash-up of interesting ideas By Matthew Martin| November 11, 2018 Movie Reviews Video game fans will be reminded of Wolfenstein, but Overlord stands on it's own. One part World War II strike-team movie, one part zombie horror film, Overlord does both well enough to be recommended.
REVIEW: The Grinch is…not bad? Whaaat? By Matthew Martin| November 9, 2018 Movie Reviews Here's my review; it's short and it's sweet...about a movie remake, that's actually a treat. Click on the link, and read it right now; I rhyme through it all, but don't ask me how. REVIEW: The Grinch is…not bad? Whaaat? By Matthew Martin| November 9, 2018 Movie Reviews Here's my review; it's short and it's sweet...about a movie remake, that's actually a treat. Click on the link, and read it right now; I rhyme through it all, but don't ask me how.
REVIEW: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY almost works in spite of itself By Matthew Martin| November 2, 2018 Movie Reviews A safe and occasionally grossly inaccurate portrayal of rock's greatest frontman, Bohemian Rhapsody soars when the music is playing and misfires the rest of the way. Full review... REVIEW: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY almost works in spite of itself By Matthew Martin| November 2, 2018 Movie Reviews A safe and occasionally grossly inaccurate portrayal of rock's greatest frontman, Bohemian Rhapsody soars when the music is playing and misfires the rest of the way. Full review...
REVIEW: Hallowen (2018) tells nothing but answers so much… By Matthew Martin| October 20, 2018 Movie Reviews Forty years after the Slasher-genre innovator, Michael Myers is back. This time, forty years after he first terrorized her, Laurie Strode is ready. REVIEW: Hallowen (2018) tells nothing but answers so much… By Matthew Martin| October 20, 2018 Movie Reviews Forty years after the Slasher-genre innovator, Michael Myers is back. This time, forty years after he first terrorized her, Laurie Strode is ready.
REVIEW: First Man is as emotionally powerful as it is visually stunning By Matthew Martin| October 14, 2018 Movie Reviews FIRST MAN will delight your eyes and ears; that must was probably expected. What might surprise you, however, is the depth of emotion the story of Neil Armstrong brings to the table. Full review here... REVIEW: First Man is as emotionally powerful as it is visually stunning By Matthew Martin| October 14, 2018 Movie Reviews FIRST MAN will delight your eyes and ears; that must was probably expected. What might surprise you, however, is the depth of emotion the story of Neil Armstrong brings to the table. Full review here...
REVIEW: Goosebumps 2 just does it all wrong By Matthew Martin| October 13, 2018 Movie Reviews Sony what are you even doing? The frustrating film company seems to have gone out of their way to make every bad decision needed to turn the infant Goosebumps franchise into a dead series. Full review inside... REVIEW: Goosebumps 2 just does it all wrong By Matthew Martin| October 13, 2018 Movie Reviews Sony what are you even doing? The frustrating film company seems to have gone out of their way to make every bad decision needed to turn the infant Goosebumps franchise into a dead series. Full review inside...
REVIEW: A Star Is Born is a masterpiece by a pair of first-time stars By Matthew Martin| October 8, 2018 Movie Reviews First-time director Bradley Cooper and first-time lead actress Lady Gaga shine in a remake of Hollywood's oldest "original" fame-and-tragedy story... REVIEW: A Star Is Born is a masterpiece by a pair of first-time stars By Matthew Martin| October 8, 2018 Movie Reviews First-time director Bradley Cooper and first-time lead actress Lady Gaga shine in a remake of Hollywood's oldest "original" fame-and-tragedy story...
REVIEW: Venom is not what Sony needs it to be By Matthew Martin| October 5, 2018 Movie Reviews Venom is Sony's attempt to have a "Spider-Man" franchise without Spider-Man. They need this movie to be a hit big enough to justify more installments. Is is going to be? Not unless Marvel fans are willing to accept sub-mediocre films again... REVIEW: Venom is not what Sony needs it to be By Matthew Martin| October 5, 2018 Movie Reviews Venom is Sony's attempt to have a "Spider-Man" franchise without Spider-Man. They need this movie to be a hit big enough to justify more installments. Is is going to be? Not unless Marvel fans are willing to accept sub-mediocre films again...
REVIEW: The House with a Clock in its Walls is…good. By Matthew Martin| September 21, 2018 Movie Reviews The House with a Clock in its Walls is based off a children's story from the 70's but it's direct inspiration is the recent Goosebumps film. That movie far exceeded most of our wildest expectations. Does this one do likewise? Read on... REVIEW: The House with a Clock in its Walls is…good. By Matthew Martin| September 21, 2018 Movie Reviews The House with a Clock in its Walls is based off a children's story from the 70's but it's direct inspiration is the recent Goosebumps film. That movie far exceeded most of our wildest expectations. Does this one do likewise? Read on...
