Saturday, June 22, 2024

Argylle - Review: An Ambitious Spy Parody Tangled in Its Own Cleverness

 

Argylle (2024)

An Ambitious Spy Parody Tangled in Its Own Cleverness

★★½☆☆

A charismatic lead duo trapped in a narrative that sacrifices logic for unearned invention.

Atlas - Review : A Painfully Conventional Ride Through Sci-Fi Tropes

Atlas (2024)

A Painfully Conventional Ride Through Sci-Fi Tropes

★★☆☆☆

A competent but derivative AI thriller that leans heavily on its star power and CGI budget.

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Hit Man - Review : A Rom-Com with a Wicked, Noir-Stained Twist

Hit Man (2023)

A Rom-Com with a Wicked, Noir-Stained Twist

★★★☆☆

A charming fairy tale built on a dark foundation, confirmed by the electric charisma of its leads.

Friday, June 14, 2024

Remembering Gene Wilder - Review: A Breezy, Background-Ready Highlight Reel

Remembering Gene Wilder (2023)

A Breezy, Background-Ready Highlight Reel

★★☆☆☆

A safe, non-controversial look at a comedy legend that serves better as a "time killer" than a definitive biography.

Brats - Review : Unpacking the Stigma of the "Brat Pack" Moniker

BRATS (2024)

Unpacking the Stigma of the "Brat Pack" Moniker

★★☆☆☆

An uneven examination that lightly scratches the surface of 80s stardom without delivering deep insight.