Movie reviews of Don Shanahan

Never once do any hairs stand up in fright in the presence of what should be a complete badass. Those deficiencies shouldn’t happen with Venom. Review

Seizes viewers and thrusts them into these harrowing capsule cockpits and test modules. Review

You will find yourself captivated watching the expressive performances, both sung and unsung, no matter if it is for an audience of thousands or just merely one. Review

This solid result sure looks the part from horizon to horizon, once again making us American jealous of how good westerns can still look. Review

The splendid artistry behind the camera respectfully worships the film’s subjects and their portrayals... Review

Panos Cosmatos has fashioned a disgustingly gorgeous and frightfully unforgettable film. Review

There is, unfortunately, not a great deal of surprise in A Simple Favor... Review

An inflatable bounce house of pretend peril. Review

Bathed in these impeccable period details, the troupe of mostly TV actors comport themselves equally well. Review

Perfect for the times, it’s encouraging to see two female leads translate their personalities to play curious and capable females comfortable in their own uniqueness. Review

High praise is due to Zafar and his writing partner Daniel Kitrosser for wading through the acid and muck of this heavy material for We the Animals. Review

Downright sensational and has vaulted to the top of the conversation for the best film of 2018 so far. Review

Oozing all kinds of artistic flamboyance and crimson damage, this film is a straight punch to the face that has to swing hard to to knock you out. Review

The crowd-pleasing bash that Baywatch should have been last summer. Review

Spike’s lightning rod flair singes silver screens again, stoking a period-piece true story into a potent punch of hard truths stamped for the present day. Review

Bloody messes and frantic nerves are painted with a monochromatic palette and stand through fixed and unflinching framing. Review

Foibles aside, Christopher Robin is an unapologetic heart-melter. Review

This one earns your admission price and then some with some of the best set pieces, fight sequences, and chase scenes in the franchise’s history. Review

Shows how absurdity, ridiculousness, and irrationality can be exactly what is necessary to properly entertain. Review

Few movies on any level could ever dream a way this damn good to marry and blend stoic manliness and a whimsical romance on top of the lurid exploits its title advertises. Review

Jim McKay's outstanding film gives them a vibrant voice and stirring course to seek that bundled American goal. Review

This twisty sequel takes the temperature and weight of the cold lead hammer that is Denzel and heats it with anger and stakes to match the hot lead being shot around him. Review

This dynamite film needs to be required viewing for the teens out there, especially girls, of these complicated and confusing present times. Review

Johnson is solidly in his element for this straight-faced actioner. Review