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Movie / Film Reviews by Roger Longenbach

Browse reviews written by Roger Longenbach, including critical takes on films, home entertainment releases, and television series.

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Since he was very young, Roger has enjoyed going to the local theatre and seeing a good film on the big screen. Starting with the lines for The Empire Strikes Back, Roger has especially enjoyed the Star Wars franchise, culminating with his attendance at the Washington, D.C. premiere of Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace. He enjoys movie music, especially those from most Disney animated features.

Kick-Ass 2

Aug 16, 2013

Dive into the exhilarating world of Kick-Ass 2! A thrilling sequel that packs punch and poignancy, topped with stellar performances.

Full Review | Grade: A

G.I. Joe: The Retaliation

Mar 28, 2013

Ignore these story flaws and you still have a solid action film.

Full Review | Grade: B

Don Jon

Mar 13, 2013

Jon has a problem. For an outsider, you wouldn't know it. While he isn't college educated, he's got a decent job, decent apartment, he loves to keep it clean, he has a nice rid...

Full Review | Grade: A

Downloaded

Mar 12, 2013

'Napster' Documentary Premieres at SXSW to Rave Reviews.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

Mar 12, 2013

'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' - Not 'Incredible' Good For a Laugh.

Full Review | Grade: B

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

Jun 22, 2012

Usually with a disaster movie you follow the main characters as they fight for survival. In this case, we have something different: there is no hope for survival. What would you do? ...

Full Review | Grade: C

The Cabin In The Woods

Mar 11, 2012

Much like homage to the classic Evil Dead, Cabin in the Woods is best explained as their own tagline describes: People go to a cabin in the woods. Bad things happen. But...

Full Review | Grade: A

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Jul 14, 2011

As you may remember, I ripped apart the last Harry Potter movie that I reviewed (Harry P...

Full Review | Grade: A

Bridesmaids

May 12, 2011

From the mind of Kristen Wiig and produced by Judd Apatow, this movie can be summed up as an odd female version of The Hangover. But I don't think it's as good as what it was aiming for. F...

Full Review | Grade: C

Machete

Sep 03, 2010

Three years ago, Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino released Grindhouse, an homage to the B slasher/zombie movies from the 1970s. Part of that homage was including trailers for "fake" mo...

Full Review | Grade: B