‘Scoob!’ Review
★ ★ ½ While Scoob! is undeniably gorgeous to look at, the film lacks the charm and mystery the original Hanna-Barbera cartoons had, mostly relying on lazy pop culture references … Continue Reading ‘Scoob!’ Review
‘Extraction’ Review
★★★ Chris Hemsworth’s ‘Extraction’ is barely saved from a mediocre script by jaw-dropping action sequences, making it, at the very least, a worthwhile Netflix quarantine watch. After another cartel captures … Continue Reading ‘Extraction’ Review
‘El Hoyo’: Explicación y análisis del final
Netflix se ha encontrado recientemente con un golpe éxito en sus manos en medio de una pandemia mundial: El Hoyo. La película española, dirigida por Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia, propone una instalación … Continue Reading ‘El Hoyo’: Explicación y análisis del final
Oscars 2020 Predictions
As the awards season comes to a close, the time has come to predict the year’s biggest night in Hollywood. Here’s a look at my picks and predictions for the … Continue Reading Oscars 2020 Predictions
‘1917’ Review
★★★★½ Stunning, breathtaking and exhilarating, Sam Mendes’ 1917 instantly becomes a classic in its genre. In 1917, two young soldiers are given the task to deliver a message that could … Continue Reading ‘1917’ Review
Best Films of 2019
As the year and decade came to a close, one of the best years for entertainment in recent memory did as well. Here is my list of the best movies … Continue Reading Best Films of 2019
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Review
★★★ Far from flawless, ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ is an uneven and bloated mess that, despite its shortcomings, still manages to deliver a somewhat fun and satisfying conclusion to the … Continue Reading ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Review
‘Knives Out’ Review
★★★★½ Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out’ is a suspense and energy-filled journey that is thrilling, clever, and deeply profound. After the apparent suicide of a wealthy family’s patriarch, detective Benoit Blanc … Continue Reading ‘Knives Out’ Review
‘The Irishman’ Review
The Irishman lives up to Scorsese’s best and delivers even more, with an epic, emotional and riveting tale that rivals his best work.
‘Frozen 2’ Review
★★★ ‘Frozen 2’ brings itself up from a mediocre first half to a surprisingly powerful conclusion, and while a slight improvement from the original to satisfy Disney aficionados, it’s still … Continue Reading ‘Frozen 2’ Review
‘Ford v Ferrari’ Review
★★★★½ Ford v Ferrari is both an emotionally fulfilling and thrilling film from start to finish, largely thanks to both Bale and Damon’s charismatic performances and James Mangold’s classic directing. … Continue Reading ‘Ford v Ferrari’ Review
‘Hustlers’ Review
★★★★ Clever and enjoyable throughout, Hustlers mostly rises to the occasion thanks to a pair of amazing performances by Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu and focused direction by Lorene Scafaria. … Continue Reading ‘Hustlers’ Review
‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Review
★★ Uneven, moronic and ultimately boring, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil fails to recapture the little magic left in the original with a bloated yet inoffensive cash grab despite a mostly committed … Continue Reading ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Review
‘Joker’ Review
★★★★½ Chilling, riveting and shocking, ‘Joker’ reinvents the classic villain’s story with a nuanced and complex message and a stunning performance by Joaquin Phoenix. Arthur Fleck, a man seemingly forgotten … Continue Reading ‘Joker’ Review
‘Marriage Story’ Review I TIFF 2019
★★★★★ Noah Baumbach delivers a masterpiece with a stunning, gut-wrenching and hilarious tale of love, heartbreak and letting go. The film follows Nicole and Charlie, two successful people in show … Continue Reading ‘Marriage Story’ Review I TIFF 2019
‘It: Chapter Two’ Review
★★★ Overlong and uneven, It: Chapter Two still rises to the occasion thanks to amazing performances and as a satisfying conclusion to a captivating story. 27 years after the events … Continue Reading ‘It: Chapter Two’ Review
