“Vanquish” is also new to Blu-Ray this week. Fun with Dick and Jane One of the joys of a movie from a bygone era is to see a slice of life that is different from today. People may not change much over the decades, but things like hair styles, clothes, and cars sure...
“Antebellum” is also new to Blu-Ray this week. The Shepherd of the Hills The sight of a young, trim, virile John Wayne wearing a big brim hat and brandishing a Winchester repeater could easily lead anyone to think that 1941’s “The Shepherd of the Hills” is a western....
Various story elements don’t resonate on their own, but as a whole the film grows on you, and is poignant in the end. Is it worth $10?...
It’s big, dumb and loud, but it’s also better than it has any right to be. If you’re in the mood for mindless entertainment, you could do a lot worse. Is it worth $10?...
It’s supposed to be a comedy, but it’s not funny; it does moderately work, however, as a social commentary on the disparity between the rich and the middle class. Is it worth $10?...
A pensive post-Holocaust tale that more than anything is about healing. It’s superbly acted, and well told by co-writer and director Barnabas Toth. Is it worth $10?...
Dog lovers may enjoy it, but it’s clunky and uneven overall, and the CGI-created Buck doesn’t always mesh well with the natural surroundings. Is it worth $10?...
It’s mildly amusing, but for kids only. Discerning adults will not be able to forgive the massive gaps of logic. Is it worth $10?...
The entire 118-minute film looks like it was done in one long take, which heightens the sense of urgency and suspense. It’s one of the best films of 2019, and certainly the most technically impressive. Is it worth $10?...
It’s an uneven, action-packed and satisfying conclusion to the “Star Wars” saga. Is it worth $10?...
The performances, script and direction are terrific, making this one of the best films of 2019. Is it worth $10?...
Spirited performances from Damon and Bale highlight the well-told story that is always dramatically compelling and has the right amount of timely humor. Is it worth $10?...
It’s a “Fast & Furious” spinoff, and one of the biggest, loudest and dumbest movies of the year. Is it worth $10?...
