Movie reviews of The Massie Twins

Despite the amusement of the vast collection of stars and the whirlwind of Western adventure, it will surely be the score that persists beyond the other individual elements of this grandiose endeavor. Review

Thankfully, the picture is short, and Kristel is memorable. Review

Not enough of the plot was designed well enough to stand out from the pack of other ’90s sci-fi flicks; creative complications are simply far too few. Review

The climax is absolutely breathtaking, lending concepts to a wealth of subsequent shockers, as well as boasting a number of striking surprises. Review

A chronicle of her life doesn’t ever really rise to the occasion of movie-worthy; her specific misfortune seems utterly negligible in the realm of theatrical adversities, while a love triangle isn’t original enough to augment the drama, as it’s swift and unconvincing. Review

In some moments, it resembles the slapstick of Woody Allen’s flicks, but with far less originality, or The Three Stooges, but coming across as mere aping as opposed to witty homage. Review

Cooper and Stanwyck are entirely watchable, even if the plot grows artistically flagrant and thematically hollow, culminating in a final media ruse that is thoroughly farfetched, and a finale featuring average Joes who are excessively, unrealistically perceptive. Review

Smooth transitions, often accompanied by music and singing from pupils within the film, are complementarily superb, setting the alternating tones of seriousness and lightheartedness to match the students and their colorful journeys. Review

It’s difficult not to be amused by the various military stratagems, the action sequences (unrealistic as some of them may be), a few emotional interactions, and the idealized scenarios in which families unite or brethren stick together or characters cross paths with seconds to spare. Review

None of the undertakings are especially clever, with a few even leaning toward downbeat and dour, as the pacing tends to make the running time feel considerably longer than it is. Review

Despite the central hardship and the constant threat of society’s merciless judgment, the film remains unpredictable and hopeful. Review

Not every gag lands (a couple actually fall quite flat), with a few portions meandering a touch, but several definitely stand out, sure to endure... Review

It’s nevertheless minimally amusing to see the collection of speed demons get killed off in ever more explosive ways, as they’re entirely unsympathetic and scripted solely as implacable bullies worthy of untimely demises. Review

Even framing the film with a court case provides negligible titillation, since motives are so transparent and unwavering. The end may be fitting, but it’s neither unexpected nor emotionally satisfying. Review

It’s difficult to dredge up much sympathy for personas that feel so inauthentic – and behave so recklessly. Review

Unfortunately, though a notable experiment in furthering the legacy of this famous movie monster, it’s very far from solid entertainment. Review

The unsteady nature of the comedy is immensely disappointing for a project that depends so singularly upon it. Review

Its quickness, crispness, visual excitement, and routine entertainment value are transitory; A Quiet Place: Day One doesn’t really add much to the world of noise-sensitive world-conquerors. It’s quite far from a necessary installment. Review

Yet even with the return of likable characters and the imaginativeness (and hilarity) of how a personality can be crafted – and then reshaped – by aging and the onset of disruptive hormones, Inside Out 2 doesn’t pack the poignant wallop of its predecessor. Review

As it turns out, however, the comedy is generally more effective than the action, particularly when the stars must shoot their way out of preposterously deadly situations... Review

This brief narrative reveals few original or eye-opening revelations, considering the pointed visuals of a psychosomatically manipulated soul, other than the reiteration of the significance of having a dependable friend in a moment of danger. Review

As for the technical side, the film is nicely shot, with crisp cinematography. Yet even with its two leads working well under the instruction of writer/director Jay Liu, minor background elements tend to shake viewers from the authenticity of Wong and Kam’s performances. Review

But as every subsequent chapter unfolds (a narrative scheme that tends to stifle the pacing, which already has issues due to the lengthy runtime), revisiting recognizable regions and reintroducing placeable people, it merely feels like more of the same. Review

Room Taken is quite efficient and effective during its brief runtime. It also helps that stars Adewusi and Brennan are first-rate, emoting effortlessly through expressions and idiosyncrasies rather than needlessly wordy dialogue. Review