Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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Shanghai Noon & Shanghai Knights: 2-Movie Collection Chris Rebholz |  May 09, 2013 Rush Hour has frequently been referred to as Jackie Chan's English-language breakthrough, and, at least from a box-office standpoint, there's truth to that claim. However, much of what makes a... Full Review  | Grade: C

The Great Gatsby John Delia |  May 09, 2013 The Great Gatsby Is A film version of a pop-up book with a lot of cardboard characters. Full Review  | Grade: D

Broken City Chris Rebholz |  May 07, 2013 Midway through Broken City, one character incredulously remarks, "Private eyes still exist?" The gumshoe-for-hire profession does seem old-fashioned and mostly unnecessary now. You could des... Full Review  | Grade: C

Cloud Atlas Chris Rebholz |  May 06, 2013 Ambitious doesn't even begin to describe "Cloud Atlas," which marks the first collaboration between Andy and Lana Wachowski and Tom Tykwer. Powerhouse screen visionaries, the trio find an un... Full Review  | Grade: A

Iron Man 3 Paul Kates |  May 01, 2013 Mega-wealthy playboy philanthropist Tony Stark makes a welcome return to the big screen, for the third and possibly final Iron Man movie to star Robert Downey Jr. This movie kicks off the second phase... Full Review  | Grade: A

Jack Reacher Chris Rebholz |  Apr 29, 2013 "Jack Reacher" is a different film than you would expect. It's a different film than many will be expecting, with the possible exception of those already engrossed in the Jack Reacher books by auth... Full Review  | Grade: B

Pain & Gain John Delia |  Apr 25, 2013 Pain and Gain Is A dark comedic look at extortion gone bad. Full Review  | Grade: B

Mud John Delia |  Apr 25, 2013 Mud Is A very good Indie with star power. Full Review  | Grade: B

Oblivion John Delia |  Apr 19, 2013 The opening sequence in the movie Oblivion is spectacular showing Earth as a devastated planet and the moon busting apart following an attack by an alien invasion. Well acted by a handful of cast memb... Full Review  | Grade: C

Gangster Squad Chris Rebholz |  Apr 18, 2013 Gangster Squad so desperately wants to rub shoulders with The Untouchables, L.A. Confidential and the classics of Gangland cinema, but it isn't in the same league. Full Review  | Grade: C