Movie / Film Reviews

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50/50

John Delia | Sep 29, 2011

When I see Seth Rogen's name listed in the cast of a film the first thing that comes to my mind is a wild comedy. But in 50/50 Rogen adjusts his bizarre persona and creates a character that...

Full Review | Grade: B

Moneyball

John Delia | Sep 22, 2011

Even though the acting is stellar, unless you are a baseball fan or star struck on Brad Pitt, then you may want to shy away from Moneyball. The film gets pretty hot and heavy into the subject ma...

Full Review | Grade: D

Killer Elite

John Delia | Sep 22, 2011

The film Killer Elite plays out like you are watching a video game, kill an assassin and move up to the next level. Exciting, power packed and relatively predictable, the film tends to mirror ot...

Full Review | Grade: B

Dolphin Tale

John Delia | Sep 22, 2011

The Inspiring, moving, poignant true story Dolphin Tale splashes into theaters this weekend with a family friendly theme that's sure to touch your heart. Filmed in Florida where it happened it's...

Full Review | Grade: B

Straw Dogs

John Delia | Sep 15, 2011

Here's a remake that actually makes for better entertainment. It's called Straw Dogs and the cunning little tale takes you into the dark side of a dysfunctional town and renders fear. &nbs...

Full Review | Grade: B

Drive

John Delia | Sep 15, 2011

Just to make sure that the trailer for Drive doesn't give you the wrong idea, NO, this is not a Jason Statham movie in the vein of the adrenaline pumping Transporter series. Ryan Gosling holds h...

Full Review | Grade: B

Contagion

Nathan M Rose | Sep 08, 2011

While Contagion is an amazing film, it is certainly not for everyone....the psychological factor of this "near-to-life" film could cause some people to be afraid to walk outside.

Full Review | Grade: B

Warrior

Stephen Compall | Sep 08, 2011

I watched befuddled, backtracking Paddy Conlon (Nick Nolte, 48 Hrs, Mother Night) working desperately, unselfconsciously to insinuate himself back into his son's life. As he stood on son B...

Full Review | Grade: C

Our Idiot Brother

John Delia | Aug 27, 2011

If you are looking for a comedy that has a lot of laughs and surprising situations, Our Idiot Brother fails to deliver. Opening late in the summer wasn't a good idea since the film c...

Full Review | Grade: D

Don't Be Afraid of The Dark

Chris Rebholz | Aug 26, 2011

While certainly not the best we have seen from Del Toro over years, the film does succeed in bringing about the shock value you can expect from any horror film.

Full Review | Grade: B