It is interesting to see a Halo franchise envisioned by those in another country, especially in one where the first-person shooter series never gained much of a following.

Part of the joy experienced while watching Ocean’s Thirteen is that it’s not Ocean’s Twelve. That is a huge relief, and possibly even part of why the film works so well.
Had Ocean’s Twelve never existed, much of the absurd plot and heist aspects in Thirteen would have been harder to ignore. Yet, seeing the Ocean’s [...]

Ocean’s Eleven had a cast of criminals that swept through the three c’s: calm, cool, and collected. In Ocean’s Twelve, those aspects seem lost.
In fact, the characters don’t seem the same, not to mention a script that haphazardly re-introduces everyone before tossing key members in jail. The original let the ensemble cast play off each [...]

Ocean’s Eleven works due a stunning ensemble cast, all playing complete, believable characters trying to rob three Las Vegas casinos. More importantly, the cast is able to work together brilliantly, using small eye movements and head motions to convey their thoughts about the people they’re working with.
Also critical is that you root for this mish-mashed [...]

A Christmas Story is a movie that will never go away. It’s a bona-fide holiday classic. A Christmas Story is loaded with comedy, family togetherness, and a sense of wonder that many family-oriented films can’t match. In fact, there is no other film that has so flawlessly nailed what it’s like to be a kid [...]

Kubrick’s take on the Vietnam war isn’t so much about that war, but about war in general. His distinctly non-Hollywood approach to the action is unique, as is the shifting tone. Full Metal Jacket is tough for first-time viewers who don’t know what to expect, and the drastic shifts in storytelling are the problem.
It’s not [...]

It’s hard to hate The Deal. This is a harmless romantic comedy set around the film business, with fine performances and tone. It’s a movie that never seems to get off the ground or gain momentum, at least enough to see it through to the end.
William H. Macy is the show stealer here, playing a [...]

Steve Carell will never be Don Adams. Adams was iconic in his role as Maxwell Smart, and no matter how it’s been remade, Get Smart will always be remembered for Adams. Still, Carell does a fantastic job in updating the character in this remake, creating his own spin that’s immensely funny and enjoyable.
The heart of [...]

A fun kid’s adventure, Ant Bully was a quickly forgotten 2006 film, ignored largely due to its concept of CG insects, and Pixar this is not. Taken on its own, it is a colorful and imaginative affair that’s bound to captivate the target audience while harmless for adults (and fans of the book it was [...]

Steve McQueen dashes down the crowded halls of an Amtrak train, chasing after a briefcase containing $500,000 he stole in a bank heist. It’s been stolen by a locker thief at the station, the man completely unaware of what is actually inside the bag.
McQueen runs into an old lady, complaining the overhead compartments are too [...]