“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is an oddity for me to review. I try my best not to include spoilers but let’s face it, this is technically episode 3.5 and if you’ve seen “Star Wars: A New Hope” then you already know how this ends. I feel as though the more important question here… Continue reading Rogue One
Author: Jason David
Moana
Disney’s latest adventure is “Moana” and it’s a tale that draws inspiration from Polynesian culture and the many mythological tales that those varied cultures helped to shape. Being from Hawaii, it’s easy to make the relation between the characters and my island home, but I should take a moment to point out that this tale… Continue reading Moana
Doctor Strange
The movie starts off well enough in establishing Doctor Stephen Strange’s (Benedict Cumberbatch) dominance in his field of neurosurgery. He possesses a remarkable skill set and like most in his position, he has the confidence and the ego to match until a particularly brutal accident destroys his most important tools: his hands. Desperate to find… Continue reading Doctor Strange
Miss Peregrine’s Home…
Jake Portman (Asa Butterfield) lives a humdrum life as an ordinary American teenager living in Florida. To others his age, he is practically invisible. The mysterious circumstances behind the recent passing of his eccentric grandfather, Abe (Terence Stamp), reveals a link to a group of individuals known to a slight few as peculiars. “Miss Peregrine’s… Continue reading Miss Peregrine’s Home…
Suicide Squad
A high-ranking government official (Viola Davis) assembles a covert team of dangerous super criminals in the name of national security, but will this band of miscreants follow through with their mission or will it be every man for himself? “Suicide Squad” is a two hour visual funfest that attempts to tap into what made “Deadpool”… Continue reading Suicide Squad
Ghostbusters
Ghosts are appearing all throughout New York and paranormal enthusiasts, Erin Gilbert (Kristen Wiig), Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy), and Jillian Holtzmann (Kate McKinnon) are trying to understand how and why these occurrences are happening. With help from subway employee (the underground rapid transit system not the fast food sandwich franchise), Patty Tolan (Leslie Jones), they… Continue reading Ghostbusters
Now You See Me 2
The original “Now You See Me” was an exciting venture into the realm of heist movies. Most heist movie jobs can already be viewed as magic trickery at its finest so the idea of using actual magic tricks really is a natural fit. It’s been a year since the adventure that was the first movie… Continue reading Now You See Me 2
Warcraft
The orc homeworld of Draenor is dying. Gul’Dan (Daniel Wu), has concocted a plan that could save his people. The plan involves opening a portal to a new world and invading it with a war party. It’s a temporary solution as the activation of the portal exacts a heavy price: the life force is taken… Continue reading Warcraft
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” brings us up to speed with the four brothers following the events of the first movie. Their existence is still a secret to most of the world. Ace television reporter, April O’Neil (Megan Fox), is still an investigative journalist while her sometimes cameraman, Vern Fenwick (Will Arnett),… Continue reading Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Alice Through the Looking Glass
“Hatter is my truest friend. If he’s in need, I will help him.” The movie places you right in the middle of an action sequence at sea as Alice (Mia Wasikowska), now the captain of her father’s ship The Wonder, attempts a daring maneuver in an attempt to escape pirates. The excitement cools down as… Continue reading Alice Through the Looking Glass