Movie reviews of David Whitley

Nothing to write home about, but the first solid American Godzilla movie.

Heavy on the action, but at times terrifying, this Indian Jones knock-off deserves a second look.

Dreadful… just… dreadful...

Confusingly edited, stereotypical characters, and a plot that is evident nearly halfway through, this movie is not worth your admission.

This tale of how Dracula came to be has been left untold for a reason.

A thrilling monster mash, this movie is high on the monster mash and the imagery surrounding it, but low on plot and characterization.

The King of the Monsters makes his first appearance in the unforgettable 1954 Gojira/Godizilla.

Elodramatic and overstuffed, this film is only for those who want an up and down experience for ninety or so minutes.

The mother of all mad scientist classics sustains itself with mood, sets, and timely acting moments.

Revolutionary, exciting, and technically astounding, King Kong is a must watch monster movie.

A real human protagonist, a real selection of atmospheric shots, and a winning score highlight my favorite of the Universal monsters.

Boris Karloff struts his stuff as Imhotep in one of the most revolutionary Universal movies.

The movie is incredibly creepy for a number of reasons, and these are the reasons why the film is undeniably a classic.

Young love, brotherhood, and the intense creation of music – you couldn’t ask for more.

Bloody horror fun, the whole ending killed (no pun intended) it for me.

Wonderfully acted, but a bit overlong, this film will be a crowd pleaser despite its heavy symbolism in today’s world.

Thoroughly bleak and yet oddly moving, The Lobster is extremely strange but worth your time.

A tale of young love and the losses of adulthood.

Oddly watchable, this manga-turned film features bloody gore and questionable performances.

Filled with more of the same frantic fights and sharp suits from the first film, this sequel will please fans of the series with more of the same.

Terrifying in its intensity, and loose on narrative structure, this film is unforgettable in its portrayal of the heroin epidemic.

A slow burn of a romance, Hepburn gives a solid performance, as does George Peppard.

Heavily emotionally manipulating, this beautifully shot film relies on its star’s performances.

Still as ludicrous as always, the completion of the Robert Langdon trilogy is something that was inevitable, but comes off stale.