Movie Reviews

A Cappella is an unlikely subject for a movie, and it wasn’t until 2012 that we saw a movie fully take hold of this concept and use it to create a hilarious, feel-good story. Pitch Perfect is a 2012 American musical comedy movie that became a surprisingly popular sleeper hit and then amassed a cult […]

Carrie is the debut novel by American favorite and behemoth of horror literature Stephen King. Since its publication in 1974, there have been more than a few attempts to adapt it into a movie.  The first came two years later in 1976 by director Brian De Palma and it rapidly became one of the most

One of the biggest problems with adapting a beloved novel into a movie is how fans will react.  The Perks of Being A Wallflower is a classic coming of age story that teenagers and adults have held close to their hearts ever since its publication on February 1st of 1999. When the adaptation was announced

The first Despicable Me movie was a surprise smash hit. Although it was from a major studio with a large budget and Steve Carell leading the helm as the now iconic supervillain Gru, it’s hard to imagine that the creators knew it would be as big as it became during production. But the movie took

Great science fiction novels often pose a unique challenge to Hollywood. The sheer amount of production needed to make an adaptation believable is something that can’t be overstated – but it’s clear that audiences are quick to eat them up providing they are done well. Ever since the publication of Andy Weir’s 2011 novel ‘The

Are you searching for a good film to watch this weekend? If so, someone may have recommended that you give 42 a try. Should you watch this acclaimed movie? Hopefully, this review will help you to make up your mind. 42 is a sports film from 2013 that details the life of iconic baseball player

If you want to watch a fun-filled film, you may be wondering if ParaNorman is a good choice. Is this film any good?  ParaNorman is a 2012 film made with stop-motion animation. This family has a horror twist while also using comedy, providing an interesting blend of the two genres. The film centers around Norman

Are you looking for a fun movie to watch? If so, you may think that After Earth is the movie for you. But is this film worth it? Here’s our review! After Earth is a science fiction movie that was released in 2013. Starring Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith, who also play a

Promised Land is a film directed by Matt Damon. The plot revolves around two men who discover oil in the American Midwest.  Matt Damon plays the role of Willy Loman, a struggling salesman who has lost his job and home. He tries to sell off his farm to pay back his debts, but he fails

Retired yet by no means finished CIA operative Bryan Mills returns in Taken 2 to the delight of fans wanting more of the original. Although helmed by a different director (Olivier Megaton, Transporter 3), Taken 2 delivers the same formula in a way that will either thrill or unimpress viewers. Most of the appeal of