G.I. Joe: The Retaliation
While The Rise of Cobra was directed by Stephen Sommers (The Mummy), Retaliation was helmed by Jon M. Chu (In the Heights) and the difference in styles is apparent.
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Allison Rose is a Senior Correspondent and Critic for FlickDirect, bringing years of experience in film coverage and broadcast media. A Hofstra University communications graduate, she previously held an FCC broadcast license and now shares her movie expertise weekly on KRMS News/Talk 97.5 FM, with additional appearances on television and at industry events. Recognized as a Tomatometer-Approved Critic, Allison is an active member of SEFCA, the Florida Film Critics Circle, and the Online Film Critics Society.
Stillwater
Damon is decent as Bill and Cottin does a good job making Virginie interesting, but the two actors have zero chemistry making their "relationship" completely unbelievable.
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Tatum fits the bill as a soldier well, physically and mentally, but his acting skills are rough.
Jungle Cruise
Jungle Cruise could have been hit or miss but thankfully, Disney did it right and the result is and fun, summer film.
Joe Bell
Wahlberg has had some strong characters in the past but, unfortunately, this isn’t one of them.
Snatch
As Ritchie’s second feature film, Snatch is well done and shows inklings of the master craftsman he will eventually become.
Almost Famous Steelbook
It is Hudson who steals every scene she is in drawing attention away from the other actors.
Shout! Factory's House Of Wax [Collector's Edition]
Hilton is surprisingly decent, which wasn’t expected...
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (35th Anniversary) Steelbook
What can I say about Broderick…Ferris is one of his most iconic roles and he shines…