Movie reviews of The Massie Twins

It’s all a touch too simple and uninspiring, despite an undoubtedly wry script. Review

Hilu may not have been the most important artist to scrutinize, but Golod nevertheless does a commendable job of making him a cinematic figure. Review

It ought to end the way that it does, cinematically shifting tragedy into fulfillment, but the journey is tremendously ineffectual. Review

Despite the regular violence, the scaly creature costumes, the mad scientist, and the otherworldly voodoo, the film isn’t creative enough to hold much interest. Review

Though the sets and locales for the first few numbers are engaging, the songs themselves are largely minimal and forgettable. Review

There isn’t much of a story, instead resorting to the lens simply loitering around the minimal enterprises of an Italian hood and his connections. Review

The premise is essentially an elaborate, big-budget Star Trek episode, full of side missions that do absolutely nothing other than segue to other side missions, until a final showdown is imminent. Review

Fully embracing car culture, yet without the over-the-top slang abused in the previous picture, this third chapter dispenses with the undercover cop missions and action-packed showdowns with cartel kingpins to dwell on a specific car community and racing scene that appears initially more grounded than before. Review

Though it’s still a cops-and-robbers type of premise, little about it feels as if a genuine endeavor at crime drama. Review

However, even as the plot begins to almost identically resemble Point Break, it’s evident that the real purpose of this production is fast-car porn. Review

Even with the potency of the drama, there’s something missing here, which prevents the film from being wholly absorbing. Review

It may take a touch too long to reach its stunning climax, but it’s well worth the wait. Review

In the end (as unnecessarily protracted as it is), however, it’s the characters and their relationships that are worth rooting for and observing... Review

It’s demented and not for everyone, but it’s nevertheless entertaining, original, and unforgettable. Review

Though Pacino delivers an iconic performance, the pacing here is largely off, as it builds, mostly suspense-free, to an ending that is already known, thanks to the opening moments. Review

Arachnid is mostly unoriginal and uninspired, but it isn’t always a visual disappointment, managing a few moments of icky fun. Review

Its mix of gore and goofiness is good enough to conceal moments of missed potential, resulting in a moderately creative, undoubtedly frivolous, generally engaging horror-comedy hybrid. Review

Nothing about The Super Mario Bros. Movie is game-changing, but it’ll be difficult for fans to ignore the entertainment value... Review

Yet with special visual effects by Ray Harryhausen, and incredibly fitting music by Bernard Herrmann, the film demonstrates a classic fantasy premise (perhaps reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland) full of worthwhile lessons about morality and human nature. Review

Despite the intrigue of the manipulation and backstabbing, it can’t help but to be largely spurious in its feeling; the youthful cast isn’t fully able to persuade of motives, realizations, and, ultimately, the outcome. Review

Despite being a murder/mystery, ostensibly, it’s actually a sex thriller – cheesy and unconvincing as it is. Review

He’s not crazy enough to be fascinating, nor impressive enough to be worthy of such detailed attention. Because of that, the colossal three-hour runtime is tedious, even with director Martin Scorsese’s dependable handling of drama and strained relationships. Review

As they move past such landmarks, merely existing takes a toll; finding meaning and a reason to go on living become potent, emotional endeavors, made utterly exceptional with striking dialogue and increasingly more devastating interactions, fueled by Cruise’s against-type, tour de force performance. It’s a taxing watch, but the themes are grave and timeless. Review

This early work demonstrates the auteur’s honing of his craft, which would soon produce more polished efforts with similar themes. Review