Movie reviews of Alex Brannan

Heartfelt, adventurous, stunning, and vibrant. Review

A throwaway boxing movie if there’s ever been one. Review

Creating a franchise out of such a rocky narrative foundation may prove a lofty task for Rowling moving forward. Review

A seemingly innocent pocket of internet culture revealed to be something much siniste... Review

Villeneuve has succeeded again at creating a film that is both cinematic and narratively strong. Review

There is a drab emptiness to the proceedings that is woefully apparent throughout... Review

Has the viscera, the heart, and the production behind it to provide a strong addition to the genre. Review

Brimming with powerful emotions, both expressed and repressed. Review

Iron Man meets Inception, only dreams are replaced here with the multiverse. Review

The acting performances and fascinating real-world source material keeps the film from becoming rote. Review

Falls victim to tired plot twists and a third act that not only lacks a pulse but is already suffering from rigor mortis. Review

Not only a magnificent horror film; it is a magnificent film. Review

More indulgent than it is intelligent, sacrificing any semblance of nuance for humorous and gory deaths. Review

Superior craft, acting performances that aid the overall narrative work, and adequate atmosphere mark this film as a success. Review

Overall Guest’s latest is a less cohesive attempt than his best. Review

Executed with verbal fury and passion, the film delights as a quirky political piece... Review

Intense, at times powerful. It is also over-dramatized in scripting, soundtrack, visual composition, and acting. Review

A stellar cast, adequate pacing, and a strong sense of visual direction keeps the movie from becoming second rate... Review

When the film stops taking itself too seriously there is pleasure to be gained from light quips and rote action sequences. Review

An inspired fantasy rendition with enough energy and stylistic integrity to reassert Burton’s reputation as an auteur. Review

Ends with neither resolution nor incentive for resonance once the lights comes up. Review

An uninspired narrative grinds the close-quarters action to a halt... Review

Does little to improve on or further the story or the genre in the minds of moviegoers. Review

Lacks the tonal control and narrative urgency to warrant its lengthy runtime... Review