‘X-Men’ takes audience through confusing plot with random twists
Is knowing the past of Wolverine really that necessary? Probably not. But apparently, comic book fanboys think it was, as legions of them called for a prequel to reboot the…
‘17 Again’ follows similar plot to ‘Big’, not worth the money
The cinema of our time needs a new injection of imagination. That is not to say that interesting movies have not been stemmed from one original premise—what I mean is…
Popular actor may find new audience with ‘Observe and Report’
Obviously, this Seth Rogen guy is a big star right now. In a fortune career boost that arguably started with “40-Year-Old Virgin,” he has continued to churn out a flick…
‘Monsters vs. Aliens’ appeals to one of two target demographics
Animation is certainly making a comeback, and has been gradually for the past decade (debatable, of course). While 2-D animation is taking a backseat, CG animation reigns supreme. Animated films…
‘I Love You, Man’ changes romantic comedy formula
Romantic comedies have always been a genre of formulaic and predictable storylines. An outline of these scripts will usually consist of the old, tired “boy meets girl, boy loses girl,…
Big name actor fails to compensate for confusing plot, obvious ending
Blending genres can be a unique and bold feat. The whole process of writing and directing such a film is so delicate, in that elements have to be carefully aligned…
Remake of ‘Last House on the Left’ falls short of original movie
The sea of mediocrity that is Hollywood knows how to run good ideas and stories into the ground. By the improper use of sequels, prequels, remakes, adaptations and knock/spin/rip-offs, the…
‘Hotel for Dogs’ relies on ‘cuteness,’ neglects to strive for originality
Child-friendly movies are not always this bad. If a film has enough imagination and knowledge of children, it can definitely pull off a movie that entertains kids, as well as…
‘Valkyrie’ intrigues audience with journey rather than destination
Hollywood seems to be obsessed with making films about World War II. From the propaganda “Why We Fight” documentaries to the upcoming “Inglorious Bastards,” the Second World War scenarios have…
Horror genre steadily weakens, reaches new low with ‘My Bloody Valentine 3-D’
I am convinced that the horror genre is in a terrible slump. What looked like a promising resurgence in the early to mid-2000s that took elements from old-school horror (from…