Movie reviews of David Whitley

This dark story unfolds like a suburban retelling of Frankenstein’s monster.

A film that lingers at the edges of greatness, but the obligatory needs of this superhero film keep it from being great.

The darkest of the Batman films, Tim Burton’s style and terrific turns by the cast lead this to be one of the best.

Horror comedy that understands just what it is, with a wink and a slash.

Dubious character decisions and clichés tank this film on its own.

Leigh Whannell and Elisabeth Moss nail this modern interpretation of a classic.

Our recent cinematic love affair with the 80s continues, now in the Transformer franchise.

All and all – a fun ride, though a forgettable one.

A supernatural man vs. nature story that was probably better left to the page.

A sequel that unfortunately feels strangely aimless.

What starts out right goes wrong in a hurry.

A fun creature fest with decent scares and a unique setting.

This hi-tech reboot of the horror icon never quite hits the mark.

Well-versed despite being cliché in stretches.

Film noir that twists down until it’s almost pointless in nature.

A retread of ideas that ultimately comes a bit too late.

Fierce and unwavering in its execution, but continues on a bit longer than is necessary.

Creative and expansive, sometimes to its own detriment.

Beautiful but with no substance, much like a good Angel Food cake (Quarantine methaphors).

That’s something to say about how Shyamalan takes the entire movie – it’s tightly wound, something to be said of all his best films, and moves along quickly, yet seemingly unhurried.

Epic barely begins to describe what you see in this film.

Brotherly bonding despite differences is a movie I can get behind.

Somehow one of the most famous murders of all time turns into a boring lover’s tryst.

Incredibly topical, but this movie sits on the fence a bit too much for my taste.