The Film Yap

As much as “Casino Royale” felt like a game-changer six years ago, “Skyfall” moves the ball further down the field. It is both grander and grimmer. Continue reading →

The Batman saga ends not with a bang but an allegory. It’s a darker, bolder superhero flick that often tries to do too much. Continue reading →

Chris has not been a fan of the “Madagascar” series, but the third one won him over. Continue reading →

“Battleship” is “Pearl Harbor” meets “Independence Day” without the sublety of Michael Bay or Roland Emmerich. Continue reading →

The self-help book gets turned into a mushy romantic comedy about a bunch of pregnant couples, only one of which is worth hanging out with. Continue reading →

Based on “The Dictator,” I’d say Sacha Baron Cohen’s reign of funny has come to an end. Continue reading →

The long-awaited superhero supergroup is finally assembled and their film does not disappoint. A smashmouth extravaganza of outsized proportions. Continue reading →

One of the more engaging films of the year, “Hugo” is a wondrous journey into a fully realized world Continue reading →