MacFarlane and friends are bland in “A Million Ways to Die in the West”
Seth MacFarlane is in the saddle as lead actor, director, co-writer and even producer for “A Million Ways to Die in the West.” And that’s where the problem starts. MacFarlane’s style of comedy is...
“Maleficent” fails to recapture Disney’s best villainess
Hollywood has been on a kick lately with films like “Jack the Giant Slayer” and “Snow White and the Huntsman” — and television as well with “Once Upon a Time” — trying to breathe...
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” has strong acting, weak plot
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” marks the seventh film in the superhero franchise. Although this is a direct sequel to “First Class,” all of the other films are in the same universe. In true...
“Blended”: An annoying mixture of bad writing and bad characters
Can expectations be any lower than when you know Adam Sandler is making another movie about himself and another person entering into “a wacky and totally unconventional relationship?” The answer is no, probably not...
New “Godzilla” is surprisingly a must-see
I was nervous for weeks on the lead-up to this movie — the memory of Roland Emmerich’s last abominable attempt to make an American “Godzilla” movie is still a fresh wound on my brain....
“Neighbors” delivers dry comedy, but unique characters
Trailers are notorious for being misleading. You think a movie is going to be good — until you are 30 minutes into the movie and it is too late for a refund. The first...
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” spins a web of mediocrity
I’ve always been an “Iron Man” fan at heart. The suit, the gadgets and Robert Downey Jr. always have my attention when I’m glued to a Marvel film. Back in the Tobey Maguire days,...
“Walk of Shame” is shameful
“Walk Of Shame” has probably flown under the radar of a lot of moviegoers. The film had the tragic fate of being released on the same date as “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” as well...
“Brick Mansions” fails to draw audience in despite interesting storyline
As a film that does not take itself too seriously while highlighting a community divided by social class, “Brick Mansions” sends off Paul Walker as the hero we have come to know, but does...
“The Quiet Ones” falls victim to usual horror cliches
I couldn't wait to see “The Quiet Ones” when I saw that it was coming from Hammer Film Productions. This year has been less than fulfilling for horror film fanatics, but knowing that you...