Movie reviews of Don Shanahan

Few movies on any level could ever dream a way this damn good to marry and blend stoic manliness and a whimsical romance on top of the lurid exploits its title advertises. Review

Jim McKay's outstanding film gives them a vibrant voice and stirring course to seek that bundled American goal. Review

This twisty sequel takes the temperature and weight of the cold lead hammer that is Denzel and heats it with anger and stakes to match the hot lead being shot around him. Review

This dynamite film needs to be required viewing for the teens out there, especially girls, of these complicated and confusing present times. Review

Johnson is solidly in his element for this straight-faced actioner. Review

Heart and humor remain the best powers on display in this sequel... Review

A second film that should be raising stakes not stalling them. The promise of a third is still plenty intriguing. Review

The third act peters out and trudges this film to a tedious and somewhat lackluster finish where the glee is lost. Review

Bigger, louder, and dumber... Review

Without taking into account the words and people, Mountain is a perfect package of perilous beauty. Review

The deeply personal pulse that makes this movie tick is nourishment to the soul. Review

Pixar builds intelligent foundations and smarter opportunities for progressive family films that do not numb minds. Review

Honesty and integrity shine through while rightfully earning sizable poetic sentiment. Review

Plenty clever and cool in its own right, the summer tentpole is a highly enjoyable little diversion of escapism, true to its intent and design. Review

Presents the core of that incomparable man with an impenetrable reputation of resilience, even against criticism and cynical parody of his messages. Review

A semi-”bottle film” that powerfully pings this automatic life lesson of empathetic choice. Review

Though spareness was the goal to match the desolation of the setting, The Guardians grows wings when his music arrives. Those moments are too few and depart quickly. Review

Tediously balancing easy charm with the uncomfortable gravity of unintended consequences... Review

The escalating tension is phenomenal, guiding heavy lessons and postures, all led by quite possibly the best performance to date from Ethan Hawke. Review

To those with appreciative tastes for the talent involved, they will find satisfying enjoyment in watching these women shine as they do best. Review

Welcome to most rambunctiously entertaining unnecessary movie you may ever like or love. Review

Light horror fans will find some clever chills and spills on Island Zero. Review

The flames are fattened, the bloodshed is bolstered, and the hail of hot lead is heightened as all of these wild elements compose a parade of profanity and dirty delights. Review

The results are gleefully glorious. Look no further than Juno and Young Adult. Review