Bulletproof Monk Review

Mr. Funktastic. That is an actual character in Bulletproof Monk, played by Marcus Jean Piare. He has a group of pickpockets working for him, although how a group of street kids actually find “Mr. Funktastic” in anyway do...

Black Hawk Down Review

Black Hawk Down is barely short of two and a half hours. During that running time, audiences are given nearly two hours of gunfire, bloodshed, and brutality. Director Ridley Scott is able to keep the audience engaged in ...

Full Metal Jacket Review

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 ...

Ghost Month Review

Ghost Month is the type of movie where throwing a piece of paper off screen results in glass breaking. How that balled up wad of paper could break anything glass, whether by knocking an item over or hitting a window is a...

Invincible Review

Even with a number of things going for it, Invincible feels too familiar. It’s a movie that’s been done to death, with the underdog sports star finally getting his chance to make something of himself. Despite the energy ...
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Ultraviolet Review

It’s one thing to offer up stylish visuals to astound audiences. You also need to have the right director to handle all of the action and visual effects wizardry, not to mention a budget that can produce results. Ultravi...

Stir of Echoes Review

Stir of Echoes is the perfect example of a release date blunder. One month after Sixth Sense entered pop culture canon, the Kevin Bacon vehicle Echoes was pushed into theaters, and immediately rejected by audiences for i...

Night at the Museum Review

A whimsical, energetic throwback to a style of movies long since lost, Night at the Museum is a wonderful family effort from Shawn Levy. Witty dialogue, memorable characters, and spectacular effects highlight this piece ...