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Creed

Mar 01, 2016

For older audiences, Creed is a welcome return to the world of the Italian Stallion sunsetting into his golden years with the same heart that generations have come to love. For younger audiences, Creed is a great introduction into the world of Rocky...as well as teaching some great life lessons.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Good Dinosaur

Feb 23, 2016

For first time director Peter Sohn, The Good Dinosaur was a solid effort.

Full Review | Grade: B

Black Mass

Feb 16, 2016

As usual, Johnny Depp gives his all to his performance. At no time through the film did it feel like Johnny Depp was on screen, his persona and performance echo his character, James “Whitey” Bolger, through the entire run-time.

Full Review | Grade: C

Pride, Prejudice and Zombies

Feb 04, 2016

The studio directive of keeping Pride, Prejudice and Zombies PG-13/kid friendly, as well as the sloppy editing of Padraic McKinley, will certainly contribute to this film not becoming a cult hit.

Full Review | Grade: C

Bridge of Spies

Feb 02, 2016

As usual, Spielberg’s work is amazing. He is truly a master at his trade craft. He expertly directs this period piece like only Stephen Spielberg can.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Intern

Jan 19, 2016

Nancy Meyers' The Intern highlights how the elderly shouldn't be overlooked in society, focusing on meaningful relationships beyond the typical romantic dynamic

Full Review | Grade: B

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens

Dec 16, 2015

Gone are most of the childish elements that made fans of the original trilogy cringe, and in it’s place, is dialog and scenes that are there to help move the story along.

Full Review | Grade: B

Ted 2

Dec 15, 2015

While the first film was just exploring the world of Ted and his best friend, John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg; Transformers: Age of Extinction), the new film expands the storyline and tries to answer the age old question - what makes someone, or something, human?

Full Review | Grade: B

Ant-Man

Dec 08, 2015

While Kevin Feige does try to keep the look and feel of most stories told in the Marvel Cinematic Universe the same, he does allow some directors to add a little bit of their own distinctive tone to the film. Such is the case with Ant-Man’s director, Peyton Reed (Yes Man).

Full Review | Grade: B

The Minions

Dec 07, 2015

Overall, Minions has a very upbeat quality to it, and while the story is a bit lacking, the hijinks of the Minions help save the film from becoming another film in the 3D animated cannon fodder.

Full Review | Grade: B