Getaway could have been a successful five-minute short about the Shelby Super Snake Mustang. It’s the hour and 25 minutes around those five decent minutes that are completely horrible. Director Courtney Solomon’s Getaway is the one of the most boring
How is it that two of the best horror films of the past few years were sitting on the shelf for years before a studio scooped them up? Luckily, Lionsgate picked up producer/co-writer Joss Whedon’s The Cabin in the Woods, one of my
Before you jump to conclusions that Lovelace is a biopic strictly about the porn industry and Linda Lovelace’s role in it, remember not to judge a film by its trailer. It’s more than an indictment of the pornography business; the
Earlier this year, we saw This is the End, which including Hollywood’s A-list comedians playing heightened versions of themselves. It was hysterical but ended up being a bit forgettable in the weeks after its release. In a year where we
Considering the last time we saw Hugh Jackman flash those retractable claws in 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine, (a major disappointment), The Wolverine is pretty darn good. The Wolverine picks up not long after 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand, where Logan/Wolverine
The To Do List is full of ’90s nostalgia, hilarious one-liners and a talented ensemble of comedic actors. Director and writer Maggie Carey’s film had a lot of promise with it being that rare teen sex comedy from a female
Director and screenwriter Nicolas Winding Refn has made several interesting and versatile films since he started in Hollywood. Those include the Pusher series, Bronson, Valhalla Rising and my all-time favorite, Drive. Drive is one of the best films of the
Whoever thought that snails would be the focus of an enjoyable 3D animated film one day? It seems like animation has brought almost everything to life … cars, bugs, monsters, minions, robots, planes and even a toaster (remember that one?)
We’ve seen a few fantastic animated films released this year. DreamWorks Animation’s The Croods was original and fun and last month Disney Pixar’s Monsters University, the satisfying prequel to the 2001 film, brought in over $170 million at the box office. Universal Pictures’
It’s rare when a sequel, and in this case a prequel, tops the original. Disney Pixar’s newest film Monsters University is a prequel to the 2001 film Monsters, Inc. MU is as every bit funny, colorful, charming and delightful as
Inspired by actual events that took place between October 2008 through August 2009, Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring follows fame-obsessed teenagers who robbed celebrities’ homes. Coppola’s screenplay is based off of the Vanity Fair article written by Nancy Jo Sales titled,
The Purge is one of those movies that has an intriguing premise but is cheapened by clichéd thriller scares and stupid decisions made by the characters. What could have been one of the most memorable and intense films of the
Who would’ve thought that director and screenwriter M. Night Shyamalan would eventually become a laughing stock? The director who made incredible films like The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable then made films like The Happening, The Last Airbender and now After
The Fast & Furious franchise is certainly a peculiar one. An extremely fun time at the theatres, no doubt about that, but how is it that average-ranking films about race cars, muscle guys and half-naked women make its way to
It’s completely acceptable to watch and enjoy a predictable, fun, feel-good romantic comedy. But if that comedy is manipulative and treats the viewers like children, then it cheapens the film, making it unbearable to watch. There are two main problems
There are only a few films that still hold up decades after their release date. Titanic was re-released into the theaters last year, celebrating its 15th anniversary in beautifully converted 3D, gracefully enhancing the story as it unfolds on screen.
DreamWorks’s newest animated release has everything a family friendly film needs: interesting characters, plenty of laughs, vibrant scenery and a lot of heart. The Croods is the animated 3D experience of the year and one that you don’t want to miss
Noomi Rapace reunites with Niels Arden Oplev, who directed her in the 2009 Swedish film, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for the director’s American theatrical debut. Opley’s Dead Man Down shares some similarities with his previous hit, but Down
I learned about Andrew Breitbart and his “Big” sites a few years ago, after I graduated from college and started gaining an interest in politics. Ever since I was young, I loved movies and sharing my thoughts about them with
With the 85th Annual Academy Awards airing Sunday, it’s time for fellow Big Hollywood contributor John Hanlon and I to make our predictions in the actor categories. Last year was an incredible time for movies, showcasing dozens of fantastic performances
A small North Carolina coastal town, two beautiful people finding love after personal struggles and lots of letters and surprising twists make up the Nicholas Sparks latest love story well suited for the silver screen. Sparks has written 17 novels,
It’s that time of the year when Hollywood brings out their clichéd romantic comedies to draw couples into the theater during Valentine’s Day season. This review is to assure you that Warm Bodies is not a typical rom-com; Warm Bodies
Statham and Lopez may make an attractive team, but that doesn’t mean they make an exemplary action duo. “Parker” is based off of the bestselling novels by Donald E. Westlake; Jason Statham plays the titular character, who Mel Gibson played
The positive side to seeing “Texas Chainsaw 3D” the first week of 2013 is that the year can only go up from here. The seventh film in the “Texas Chainsaw” franchise has undoubtedly the worst script of them all. It
Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained is a complete masterpiece. The actors, screenplay, cinematography and direction are near perfection. Is the film violent? Yes. Is it controversial? Yes. Is it one of the year’s best? Yes. Django is two hours and 35 minutes
