Reel Reviews | The Avengers
A sprawling, smartly written, and supremely entertaining blockbuster, The Avengers sets a new standard for superhero team-ups and proves that Marvel’s gamble has paid off in spectacular fashion.
A sprawling, smartly written, and supremely entertaining blockbuster, The Avengers sets a new standard for superhero team-ups and proves that Marvel’s gamble has paid off in spectacular fashion.
A well-crafted period piece with a beating heart, The First Avenger introduces a hero worth rooting for and sets the stage for even greater battles to come.
Thor boasts strong performances and striking visuals, but its uneven tone and underwhelming Earthbound story keep it from reaching the epic heights it aims for.
While admittedly not a big fan of the show, Carnahan has managed an impressive feat – transforming a popular cult hit TV show into an entertaining summer popcorn movie.
The Karate Kid 2010 is more of everything: more developed, more inspiring, and much more fun.
An overstuffed but still watchable follow-up that coasts on Downey’s charisma and a few dazzling set pieces. But compared to the original, it’s less invincible.
There is a reason that The Crazies is one of Romero’s least remembered titles, it is trapped in a horror purgatory, not smart enough nor gory enough for contemporary horror fans.
While that is notable and funny, at the end of the day, our two bumbling detectives are far from Brooklyn’s Finest.