Finch (2021)

 

In this sequel to Castaway, Tom Hanks replaces Wilson with a robot to watch his dog after he dies of radiation in a post-apocalyptic hellscape. 

Rating: C

War On Everyone (2016)

Two unprofessional cops work out their retirement plan through theft and murder, with some dark comedy on the side. 

Rating: C-

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)

The excessive swearing, especially the Lord’s name in vain, was both unnecessary and distracting from the story. A story of sad, broken people inflicting cruelties upon one another. Charlie’s mom from Always Sunny In Philadelphia fit right in. Very dark and ultimately rather unfulfilling. I guess that’s the Academy’s sweet spot.

Rating: C

American Made (2017)

If you already don't think the world is a terrible place full of corrupt governments that make incredibly stupid decisions everyday, well then, this movie probably won’t save you from your epic ignorance. But that’s ok, at least you’ll be entertained. Ignorance is bliss after all. This movie serves as a nice companion piece to the terrific series Narcos. Check it out.

Rating: C+

Get Out (2017)

I’d heard Get Out was messed up, but the fun was in discovering just what kind of messed up we were dealing with. The closest thing I can compare it to is the film Red State. That’s a compliment. Go see it.

Rating: B

No Country For Old Men (2007)

The Coen Brothers deliver a disjointed film that could have been great. The period and set location are spot on. Performances are great, from the lead characters, all the way down to the one-scene extras. Some of my favorite lines were delivered from gas station and hotel attendants.

The film moves at a disturbing pace, with flashes of violence coming at you in regular intervals. My complaint is that things started to get fuzzy the last quarter of the film. Scenes which were implied should have been shown, and others were simply ignored. It was as if the director opted to rip several chapters at random from the book and pretend as if everything was ok. It wasn't.


This, combined with a lackluster ending—chalk full of loose ends—will leave the viewer feeling robbed of a satisfying movie experience. Don't tease us with greatness and then under deliver.

Rating: C+

Contraband (2012)

An average action thriller about smuggling and betrayal. Nothing to write home about.

Rating: C

X-Men: First Class (2011)

A solid origin story that takes after the excellent first two films in the series, helping to wipe that horrible 3rd installment from our memories. A rare summer action film that is worth seeing in the theater.

Rating: C+