Movie reviews of The Massie Twins

The comedy is regularly effective, but the overarching storyline leaves much to be desired. Review

The Cardinal did go on to win the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture (Drama), and it does proceed to delve into Hitler’s rise leading up to World War II and Austria’s plebiscite, but the film still feels largely uneventful and unmoving. Stephen’s tale just isn’t transformative or unforgettable. Review

As a study of historical figures morbidly clashing over sovereignty, the film is certainly educational and a fine reproduction of 16th-century events. Review

Though the bulk of the film is one protracted chase after another, perhaps plagued by the gnawing sense that a cliffhanger ending is looming, the adventure is so keenly fashioned that it’s consistently entertaining throughout. Review

At least Lawrence embraces the material with a distinct enthusiasm and unapologetic attitude, enabling her to land many of the better euphemisms, the wittier double entendres, and the coarser sex jokes. Review

It may be modest fun to reunite some of the characters first seen on the big screen four decades ago for a cinematic farewell, but Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny isn’t nearly strong enough for that to have been a sufficient reason for another feature-length sequel. Review

Thanks to writing and direction by Roman Polanski, and a curiously scattered score by Ennio Morricone, a certain dread is persistent; Ford does an exceptional job maintaining the right amount of agitation... Review

Fortunately, the actors here tend to take the material seriously, despite its obvious design around improbable stretches for the sake of thrills. Review

It’s also impressive that so much of The Flash involves having two versions of Miller appear onscreen simultaneously, allowing them to create a lighthearted repartee. But when it’s reiterated often that time is inconsequential, or that characters are caught in an endless paradox, it’s difficult to dismiss just how rickety the time-travel-as-a-bowl-of-spaghetti concept is... Review

Odd occurrences, idiosyncratic interplay, and curious conversations abound, but little of it is genuinely moving or exciting; the substance here is conspicuously lacking, even with its decided unpredictability. Review

This may not be one of Pixar’s more surpassing works, but it’s nonetheless pleasant and reasonably entertaining. Review

Many of the happenings are mostly anticipated, with minimal surprises, as if something of an incarceration procedural. Still, moments are reserved for cathartic release; when the antagonists are portrayed to such heightened degrees of vileness, their comeuppances are horrifyingly enthralling. Review

All of these components coalesce into an unusually silly ordeal, yet it’s difficult not to be amused by the violence, the vampire bloodshed, and the last-minute injections of bouncing cleavage. Review

By the end, the continual running and fighting grows monotonous; when the two lead humans can’t die, and the collection of hero Transformers seem impervious to virtually everything, the stakes are too low to muster emotional investment. Review

Miles is still a fitting lead with a perspective infrequently examined in big-budget ventures; and the soundtrack is bold and thunderous. But, taking a cue from Avengers: Infinity War, this sequel isn’t even close to being a complete story... Review

At least it’s a good-looking production, with its original blend of 3D stylization (bordering on a live-action look) overlaid with 2D shading effects. Review

This tale may have familiar hallmarks of other down-to-earth, family-focused, teen-oriented dramas, as well as a certain un-cinematic quality of incredibly ordinary, sensible, intermittently guessable happenings, but it still manages to present engaging personas pursuing emotional endeavors. Review

Butler is a dependable action star, in the same vein as Liam Neeson, but this production is about as bland and unmemorable as they get. Review

The music and the basic plot are still exceptional, but this modernization can’t come close to capturing the magic of its three-decades-older inspiration. Review

Though the majority of the players are unmemorable, it’s admittedly amusing to see so many returning stars and cameos. Review

The presentation here is one of regular tedium; no matter the importance of this subject, or the need for certain audiences to absorb it, this production is a tremendous bore. Review

Though the premise is entirely original, it’s thoroughly messy and occasionally nonsensical. Review

It’s all a touch too simple and uninspiring, despite an undoubtedly wry script. Review

Hilu may not have been the most important artist to scrutinize, but Golod nevertheless does a commendable job of making him a cinematic figure. Review