The Expendables Review
There’s a lot in this nostalgic Sylvester Stallone actioner that lives up to its title – the recycled plot, the forgettable characters, the monotonous violence – but it’s an undeniable kick to see these vets in action.
There’s a lot in this nostalgic Sylvester Stallone actioner that lives up to its title – the recycled plot, the forgettable characters, the monotonous violence – but it’s an undeniable kick to see these vets in action.
The humor in this big budget action-comedy is a lot like one of its many chase scenes: the jokes fly like bullets, some hit the target and some don’t, but in the end they get the job done.
The 3D, as well as the rehashed plot, do little to enhance the frequently phenomenal dancing in this third "Step Up" film.
Robert Duvall rocks the house in yet another career-defining role, as a mysterious recluse in the backwoods of America.
Wooden and sulky, Zac Efron’s title character is little more than a pretty face in this boring, maudlin story about hopeless cases and letting go.
Sebastian Junger’s chronicle of a fourteen-month mission in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley isn’t much of a documentary, but the undeniably harrowing footage should be required viewing.
A perfectly stupid and ultimately forgettable comedy from director Jay Roach that will, nonetheless, have you laughing even as the film dissolves from your memory.
Two lost children wander the streets for an evening in order to escape their private hells in this powerful, spellbinding, bleak, and ever-so-slightly hopeful little film.
How refreshing to see lesbian marriage treated as a normal, unremarkable event rather than something worthy of voting bans. Imagine that.
No, it’s not just about sex. It’s about his impact on American culture, and for those of you not familar with the story, it’s quite a tale.
| ★★★★★ | Perfection |
| ★★★★☆ | Outstanding |
| ★★★☆★☆ | Excellent |
| ★★★☆☆ | Very good |
| ★★☆★☆☆ | Good |
| ★★☆☆☆ | OK |
| ★☆★☆☆☆ | Pretty Bad |
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Poor |
| ☆★☆☆☆☆ | Blech! |
| No Stars | Fail! |