Movie reviews of The Massie Twins

In its quest to right the many wrongs, the finale is also hugely winning, managing to be perversely satisfying even as it revels in its darkly twisted sense of propriety. Review

Ultimately, since the plot, the songs, a few lines of dialogue, and even specific shots have been redone to preserve the effectiveness of the original, this 2019 update struggles to justify its own existence. Review

The unrealistic shanghaiing eventually succumbs to fantastical resolutions or absurd stalling tactics; dire circumstances simply can’t hold up in the face of mirthful bickering and slapstick, pressured instead to resort to unfitting nonsense. But the leads are a competent collaboration that succeed more often than not. Review

Comically, rather than fueling his international journeys with nonstop clashes with evil, Peter gets tangled up in a wealth of mishaps and misadventures, allowing the humor to once again deflect most of the severity; no one ever seems as if in real danger, and even when Spider-Man requires a few stitches, it has no impact on his ability to be superhuman. Review

It’s a charming, breezy bit of entertainment with a pricey yet rockin’ soundtrack. Review

The expertly-timed comedy is once again a high point, joined with the introductions of new toys and first appearances of nostalgic retro figures... Review

The chemistry is effective where the narrative fails. Plus, brutes get thrown through windows, familial issues spark continuous comic relief, and the inimitable Richard Roundtree gets a lot more screentime than in his previous, one-scene cameo. Review

Despite the frequent jests, few are sizable; practically all of the laughs are little ones. Review

While the picture is a slight improvement over the original, smartly benefitting from a refusal to redo all the same jokes from its predecessor, the laughs are light, the hazards are insincere, and the originality is fleeting. Fortunately, the cuteness is on overdrive and the fun-loving mischievousness has been amplified for a brisker, more enjoyable structuring of adventures. Review

The complex series of face-offs and showdowns certainly deliver, utilizing stunning set pieces and spectacular destruction. Plus, the music by Hans Zimmer is a huge improvement over the last several X-Men chapters. Review

It’s obvious that there just isn’t sufficient substance to this tale of destiny, destruction, and sacrifice. Review

It’s obvious that Fruits of Passion is little more than an excuse to merge mainstream filmmaking with light pornography, hoping to capitalize on the controversy and cult success of the original. Review

It may not be the greatest of the early, pre-noir gangster flicks, but The Petrified Forest is thoroughly original. Review

The atmosphere is nicely designed, the cinematography is appropriately unnerving, and the actors take their roles seriously. Regrettably, the movie goes to laughable lengths to cast suspicions on every one of the primary cast members, so as to keep the audience guessing. Review

Godzilla: King of the Monsters is an epitomic example of bombastic spectacle unable to overtake terrible storytelling. Review

The central friendship is fantastic, made ever more poignant, different, and convincing by the stellar performances of Feldstein and Dever. Review

Watching this live-action iteration isn’t better than revisiting the Ron Clement and John Musker masterpiece. Review

A distinct wryness does permeate the dialogue, but it’s not enough to sway the film away from its lack of fresh content, its ham-handed approach to both comedy and horror, and its unimaginable dullness. Review

Some CG is noticeable, but the stunts are consistently phenomenal, which is occasionally enough to distract from the silliness of the Continental and its exhaustive rules for murderers. Review

It’s as if this is just the first chapter in a morality tale that desperately needs to vindicate its heroes. Review

Pokemon fans will be delighted at the visual interpretations of a beloved franchise, but the pervasive mildness of it all makes for an easily forgettable production. Review

The premise is flimsy, serving primarily as a setup for tanned beauties to bare some flesh. Review

Long Shot ends up a crowd-pleaser, with cute, funny, relevant humor and romance (amidst the crassness) – and even a hint of genuine emotion. Review

Exposed flesh is the main star, but H.O.T.S. is inundated with such poorly developed characters that none of them retain memorable names or distinguishable characteristics. Review