Movie Reviews6.3/10
Changeling at Eighteen: Angelina Jolie Carries Eastwood’s True-Crime Drama
A review of Clint Eastwood's Changeling (2008), with Angelina Jolie as Christine Collins, the Wineville case, and the LAPD psychiatric ward.
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Movie Reviews3.7/10
Wrath of the Titans: The Gods Lose Control, and So Does the Film
Wrath of the Titans (2012) review: Sam Worthington returns as Perseus in a loud sequel with two good Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes scenes. Score: 3.7/10.
Movie Reviews5.5/10
2 Guns” Review: Washington and Wahlberg Deserve a Better Script”
Review: 2 Guns pairs Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg as undercover cops robbing the same bank, but the 2013 buddy action film wastes a sharp premise.
Movie Reviews7.5/10
Josh Hartnett Walks Into the Wrong Apartment and the Whole Cast Is Already Lying to Him
Lucky Number Slevin at 20: a neo-noir con thriller with Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman and Josh Hartnett that shows you the trick and still works.
Movie Reviews3.6/10
Lone Scherfig’s One Day Turns 15, Still Can’t Decide If It’s a Romance or a Time-Lapse
A review of One Day (2011), starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, directed by Lone Scherfig from David Nicholls' novel about two people across twenty years.
Movie Reviews4.1/10
Dwayne Johnson and Michael Caine Find Verne’s Island, and the Movie Around Them Stays Empty
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island review: Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine and giant bees. A 94-minute sequel with $335 million and nothing inside.
Resident Evil Reviewers Praise Zach Cregger’s Film As A Smart Tribute That Skips The Game’s Clutter
Early reviews hail Zach Cregger's Resident Evil as a clever homage that merges movies and video games without getting bogged down in details.
Movie Reviews4.3/10
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life: Better Craft, Smaller Return
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life improved the action but lost the audience. A look at Jolie's sequel, its box office drop, and why the series ended.
Movie Reviews5.7/10
Rocky III: One Great Scene, One Great Performance, and a Script That Runs Out of Ideas
Rocky III review: Stallone's 1982 sequel scores 5.7/10, with Mr. T's Clubber Lang, Apollo Creed's return, and a script that fades after Mickey's confession.
Movie Reviews6.3/10
Lindsay Lohan Plays Twins in a 1998 Remake That Separates Then Reunites Them
A review of Nancy Meyers' 1998 remake The Parent Trap, starring Lindsay Lohan in her film debut as twin sisters who swap places to reunite their parents.
Movie Reviews5.6/10
Steve Carell’s Ark Comedy Wrecked Itself on $175 Million
Evan Almighty review: Steve Carell builds an ark, Morgan Freeman plays God, and the most expensive comedy ever made wastes a strong premise. Score: 5.6/10.
Resident Evil’s Title Doesn’t Match The New Film’s Actual Story
Why the new Resident Evil movie's title doesn't match its mansion-free story, tracing the name's origins.