Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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When Chris was but a wee lad growing up in the slums of suburban New Jersey, he happened to rent a little movie called Tron. Then his head exploded. It was at the moment that he realized that he loved movies, and since then Chris has made it a habit of renting movies, going to the movies, discussing his favorite movies, and anything else in between when it comes to that genre.

The Art of Getting By

Dec 06, 2011

It is interesting, at the very least, watching young actors like Highmore and Roberts find their niche.

Full Review | Grade: C

Arthur Christmas

Nov 27, 2011

Arthur Christmas is a great holiday film for the new and old generations. It's a movie that kids can watch with their parents and grandparents and everybody will laugh and enjoy it. It has something f...

Full Review | Grade: B

A Dangerous Method

Nov 22, 2011

David Cronenberg's A Dangerous Method is a film that grows on you the more you think about it; even considering the filmmaker's recent efforts, it is a picture that you keep waiting t...

Full Review | Grade: B

Water for Elephants

Nov 08, 2011

There's a great movie to be made about the history of the circus. Water for Elephants strives to be that film, but misses the mark. There is also an intriguing drama to be fashioned out of...

Full Review | Grade: C

Tower Heist

Nov 06, 2011

Rush Hour's Brett Ratner returns to direct Tower Heist, a lighthearted film with an impressive ensemble cast. Stiller plays the lead Josh, a workaholic manger of ‘The Tower'; a set of e...

Full Review | Grade: B

In Time

Oct 31, 2011

Writer/director Andrew Niccol's films make you pause and require some smart thinking. His film Gattaca, which he wrote, was also his first directing debut and a favorite of some sci-fi fans. Next came...

Full Review | Grade: B

Bones: The Complete Sixth Season

Oct 24, 2011

There are a lot of forensic police procedurals on television at the moment, each with their own unique style and voice. What really makes each of these shows special isn't just how they are done but t...

Full Review | Grade: B

The Three Musketeers

Oct 23, 2011

It is beyond amazing at how easily someone can take a classic tale and turn it into something unentertaining. What was once an epic tale has been watered down for the sake of the 3D craze and instead...

Full Review | Grade: D

Green Lantern

Oct 12, 2011

Once again we find ourselves anticipating yet another comic book movie. This time around it is the classic hero, Green Lantern who takes center stage in the tale featuring his origin.R...

Full Review | Grade: C

The Ides of March

Oct 07, 2011

Given the terrible state of our economical and political landscape at the moment, a film like The Ides of March could not have come at a better time. The movie tells the fictional story of a President...

Full Review | Grade: B