“Skyline” manages to make alien invasions seem dull, handled with all the force and know-how of a school-board meeting. Continue reading
Tag Archives: action film
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Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
“Pilgrim” is “Mortal Kombat” meets “The Monkees,” if it was remade as a postadolescent live-action anime romantic comedy. In a totally awesome way. Continue reading
Movies You Aught Not Watch: The Condemned
“The Condemned” — a WWE film that shouldn’t be seen by anyone other than the Bushwhackers — continues Nick Rogers’ weekly look back at the 52 worst films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
Movies You Aught Not Watch: Ballistic: Ecks Vs. Sever
“Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever” — an incomprehensible action film — continues Nick Rogers’ look at the 52 worst films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
Comic Movie News and Rumors: Reboots and Casting
Fox to reboot of “Daredevil,” plus casting rumors for “Captain America” and the “Spider-Man” reboot. Continue reading
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Watchmen
Beautifully rendered, classic story, densely plotted, and faithful to the original adaptation, by all means “Watchmen” is a triumph in almost every sense of the word.
So why am I left feeling like something is missing? Continue reading