Review: Musings of a POWER RANGERS fan By Matthew Martin| March 27, 2017 Movie Reviews Hollywood's big cinematic take on the Power Rangers franchise is here, and it's packed with enough hits and misses for fans to debate over. Read our full review here. Review: Musings of a POWER RANGERS fan By Matthew Martin| March 27, 2017 Movie Reviews Hollywood's big cinematic take on the Power Rangers franchise is here, and it's packed with enough hits and misses for fans to debate over. Read our full review here.
Review: Beauty and the Beast is almost as magical as the original By Matthew Martin| March 21, 2017 Movie Reviews Armed with a bevy of new songs, Disney's newest fairytale remake does it source material justice, despite not quite measuring up to its flawlessness. Review: Beauty and the Beast is almost as magical as the original By Matthew Martin| March 21, 2017 Movie Reviews Armed with a bevy of new songs, Disney's newest fairytale remake does it source material justice, despite not quite measuring up to its flawlessness.
The Secret of NIMH is still awesome, 35 years later… By Matthew Martin| March 12, 2017 Movie Blogs Don Bluth's brilliant debut is an anti-Disney masterpiece that was overlooked at the time but (thankfully) is beloved today. Let's look back on the film, 35 years later... The Secret of NIMH is still awesome, 35 years later… By Matthew Martin| March 12, 2017 Movie Blogs Don Bluth's brilliant debut is an anti-Disney masterpiece that was overlooked at the time but (thankfully) is beloved today. Let's look back on the film, 35 years later...
Review: LEGO Batman is the most purely fun DC movie ever made. By Matthew Martin| February 13, 2017 Movie Reviews Loaded with gags, easter eggs, cameos and (surprisingly) plenty of heart and character development, LEGO Batman is a treat from hilarious start to zany finish. Review: LEGO Batman is the most purely fun DC movie ever made. By Matthew Martin| February 13, 2017 Movie Reviews Loaded with gags, easter eggs, cameos and (surprisingly) plenty of heart and character development, LEGO Batman is a treat from hilarious start to zany finish.
Review: The Space Between Us fails to do its premise justice By Matthew Martin| February 8, 2017 Movie Reviews The Space Between Us is an original story with an intriguing premise that is failed by too many plot holes and misguided direction. Review: The Space Between Us fails to do its premise justice By Matthew Martin| February 8, 2017 Movie Reviews The Space Between Us is an original story with an intriguing premise that is failed by too many plot holes and misguided direction.
Review: A Monster Calls is a powerful movie about hard truths By Matthew Martin| January 8, 2017 Movie Reviews A children's movie that's not for (all) children, A Monster Calls might just be the most impressionable movie your young family member will see this year. Review: A Monster Calls is a powerful movie about hard truths By Matthew Martin| January 8, 2017 Movie Reviews A children's movie that's not for (all) children, A Monster Calls might just be the most impressionable movie your young family member will see this year.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Review: Magic in more ways than one By Matthew Martin| November 21, 2016 Movie Reviews With Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, "Harry Potter" himself isn't back, but his wonderful wizarding world is, and what a treat it is! Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Review: Magic in more ways than one By Matthew Martin| November 21, 2016 Movie Reviews With Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, "Harry Potter" himself isn't back, but his wonderful wizarding world is, and what a treat it is!
Kubo and the Two Strings Review: Masterfully crafted By Matthew Martin| August 24, 2016 Movie Reviews Kubo and the Two Strings is the best animated film of 2016, featuring warmth, depth, humor and adventure that kids and adults will both love. Kubo and the Two Strings Review: Masterfully crafted By Matthew Martin| August 24, 2016 Movie Reviews Kubo and the Two Strings is the best animated film of 2016, featuring warmth, depth, humor and adventure that kids and adults will both love.
On Disney, Pete’s Dragon and the magic of wholesome movies By Matthew Martin| August 14, 2016 Movie Reviews Disney has been making some great live action films lately. Pete's Dragon is among their best. Wholesome and sweet and perfect for all ages, it's a film worth your time. On Disney, Pete’s Dragon and the magic of wholesome movies By Matthew Martin| August 14, 2016 Movie Reviews Disney has been making some great live action films lately. Pete's Dragon is among their best. Wholesome and sweet and perfect for all ages, it's a film worth your time.
Ghostbusters (2016) Review : My mother’s chocolate chip cookies By Matthew Martin| July 17, 2016 Movie Reviews The failure is not with the ladies. The movie fails because of a weak screenplay, flat jokes and mostly stale acting. But if you criticize it, watch out... Ghostbusters (2016) Review : My mother’s chocolate chip cookies By Matthew Martin| July 17, 2016 Movie Reviews The failure is not with the ladies. The movie fails because of a weak screenplay, flat jokes and mostly stale acting. But if you criticize it, watch out...
The BFG Review: For a rainy day recess By Matthew Martin| July 4, 2016 Movie Reviews I have vivid memories of being a kid in school and hating the rain. It always made the day gloomy and seem to drag endlessly longer than a typical---sunny---day would have. And the tile floors would always become slippery, with speckles of dirt on th... The BFG Review: For a rainy day recess By Matthew Martin| July 4, 2016 Movie Reviews I have vivid memories of being a kid in school and hating the rain. It always made the day gloomy and seem to drag endlessly longer than a typical---sunny---day would have. And the tile floors would a...
Finding Dory Review: A fine sequel, but still…a sequel By Matthew Martin| June 19, 2016 Movie Reviews Pixar's latest is a very good movie that fails to measure up to the remarkable legacy the original Finding Nemo established for itself. Finding Dory Review: A fine sequel, but still…a sequel By Matthew Martin| June 19, 2016 Movie Reviews Pixar's latest is a very good movie that fails to measure up to the remarkable legacy the original Finding Nemo established for itself.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Review: Spoiler-free, nostalgia-laced By Matthew Martin| June 5, 2016 Movie Reviews The second Nickelodeon Turtles' movie is here and it not only corrected everything I hated about the first, it's also among the best examples of "fan service" ever put to film. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Review: Spoiler-free, nostalgia-laced By Matthew Martin| June 5, 2016 Movie Reviews The second Nickelodeon Turtles' movie is here and it not only corrected everything I hated about the first, it's also among the best examples of "fan service" ever put to film.
Review: Alice through the Looking Glass (no spoilers) – Sad Hatter. By Matthew Martin| May 28, 2016 Movie Reviews The 2010 movie was a monster hit taking over $1 billion - can this match it's predecessor's success? Matthew has the review... Review: Alice through the Looking Glass (no spoilers) – Sad Hatter. By Matthew Martin| May 28, 2016 Movie Reviews The 2010 movie was a monster hit taking over $1 billion - can this match it's predecessor's success? Matthew has the review...
Review: The Jungle Book (and a brief history of 3D films) By Matthew Martin| April 17, 2016 Movie Reviews Hollywood has a long history with 3D movies. Most of the time the effect is a gimmick. Every now and then, however, a movie comes along that justifies the upgrade... Review: The Jungle Book (and a brief history of 3D films) By Matthew Martin| April 17, 2016 Movie Reviews Hollywood has a long history with 3D movies. Most of the time the effect is a gimmick. Every now and then, however, a movie comes along that justifies the upgrade...
Pee Wee’s Big Holiday Review: He’s back! By Matthew Martin| March 20, 2016 Movie Reviews After a too-long hiatus, Pee Wee is back on film, with a new movie that hits all the right notes and reminds us why children of the 80's fell in love with him in the first place. Pee Wee’s Big Holiday Review: He’s back! By Matthew Martin| March 20, 2016 Movie Reviews After a too-long hiatus, Pee Wee is back on film, with a new movie that hits all the right notes and reminds us why children of the 80's fell in love with him in the first place.
Zootopia Review: Animal racism and a skunk butt rug By Matthew Martin| March 11, 2016 Movie Reviews Disney's newest animated feature is a very good and very funny film that places a message of anti-racism and bigotry front-and-center without getting too preachy. Zootopia Review: Animal racism and a skunk butt rug By Matthew Martin| March 11, 2016 Movie Reviews Disney's newest animated feature is a very good and very funny film that places a message of anti-racism and bigotry front-and-center without getting too preachy.
Peanuts Review: Go fly a kite, Charlie Brown By Matthew Martin| November 17, 2015 Movie Reviews Peanuts is a wonderful trip down memory lane, with a G-rated movie that actually is for everyone, parents included. Peanuts Review: Go fly a kite, Charlie Brown By Matthew Martin| November 17, 2015 Movie Reviews Peanuts is a wonderful trip down memory lane, with a G-rated movie that actually is for everyone, parents included.
Goosebumps Review: Stop calling it Jumanji By Matthew Martin| October 28, 2015 Movie Reviews Full of child-inducing thrills and genuine laughs, Goosebumps might just be the biggest pleasant surprise of the year. Goosebumps Review: Stop calling it Jumanji By Matthew Martin| October 28, 2015 Movie Reviews Full of child-inducing thrills and genuine laughs, Goosebumps might just be the biggest pleasant surprise of the year.
PIXELS Review: Insert bad video game pun {here} By Matthew Martin| August 17, 2015 Movie Reviews A clever idea is lost to bad writing, bad acting, and too thin a plot. But it has Dan Aykroyd for like thirty seconds... PIXELS Review: Insert bad video game pun {here} By Matthew Martin| August 17, 2015 Movie Reviews A clever idea is lost to bad writing, bad acting, and too thin a plot. But it has Dan Aykroyd for like thirty seconds...
