The third installment in this series took long enough to get made. But its understandable that Barry Sonnenfeld, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones would want to wait. The MIB 2 was lacking the charm and a lot of the humor of the original. Well, I won't tell you that MIB 3 is as good … Continue reading MEN IN BLACK 3

Before the final couple of minutes, WOMAN manages to provide some cheap jumps and is a worthy rental. But then the writer apparently didn't realize he needed an ending. One that makes sense in the realm of what came before it. One that would give us a final twist. Nope. They hit us hard in … Continue reading THE WOMAN IN BLACK

Ever wonder who would win in a fight between Thor and the Hulk? What would happen if Captain America's unbreakable shield was hit by Thor's equally tough hammer? Who is smarter, Stark or Banner? It takes a geek to think up these scenarios and an even bigger geek to answer them on screen...thank you Joss … Continue reading THE AVENGERS

This comedy doesn't reinvent the wheel but it doesn't have to. A funny flick that sometimes rings true and sometimes doesn't, it still manages to keep you involved ESPECIALLY when it veers into borderline sappiness...it earns this because you like the characters and actually kinda care about what happens to them. And Kevin Hart had … Continue reading THINK LIKE A MAN

At about a buck-15 (not counting the endless credit roll), the movie is not much longer than the trailer, but it's funny throughout. Yes, the targets are easy, and yes, Sacha repeats himself, and yes, as soon as you see love interest Anna Faris' Organic Food Collective you know Admiral General Aladeen will ultimately become enlightened. … Continue reading THE DICTATOR

This movie should have sucked. A comedic remake of a hit drama from the 80's starring two actors, one you'd never peg for a funnyman. Not only does it work, it is one of the funniest flicks of the year. Jonah and Tatum have fantastic chemistry together, Ice Cube is gleefully furious as the "angry … Continue reading 21 Jump Street

There is nothing more annoying than a movie critics lose their minds over that actually stinks. They all say CABIN is great because its fun and original. Just because a story is original does not make it good. I am still stunned at the lameness of the whole thing. It's plays like the very long … Continue reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS

Only would a complete churl, after reading Alan's rave review and acknowledging the 93% (at this writing) Rotten Tomatoes rating and the enthusiasm of the much-much-larger-than-usual Saturday matinee audience, dump on this movie. First of all, you can't spend 220-million bucks and not get a lot of spectacular. The budget is the point; the stars are the effects. But … Continue reading THE AVENGERS

Just calling this the best superhero movie ever made is faint praise. THE AVENGERS is a great movie regardless of genre. Written and directed by Joss Whedon, the movie hits all the right notes. He brings his unique style to both the script and the look. Whedon was the perfect choice. This kind of movie … Continue reading THE AVENGERS

I really expected to hate this movie. Loathed MI 2, thought the last one was just okay, and have lost interest in Tom Cruise. Didn't matter, this flick was incredible! Breathtaking action, a story that moves, great chemistry between the cast, and Cruise allowing himself to NOT be perfect in this one add up to … Continue reading MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL