Ryan Funes

18 Feb 2015

'The Imitation Game' is an above-average war biopic

"The Imitation Game" is not a hard movie to crack open, and that appears to be to its benefit and to its detriment. The story starts in 1939, and Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch), a mathematical prodigy, is chosen by the British Crown to help its fight in World War II against the Nazis.

11 Feb 2015

Latest SpongeBob SquarePants film is mildly successful

The titular undersea sponge is back after all these years for his second film adventure, and as a former fan of SpongeBob it leaves me with heavy thoughts as to how good it actually is.

04 Feb 2015

'Selma' provides timely cinematic history lesson

Amongst the racial tensions that are brought up in our society today, the film "Selma" may give us something that is tried and true but it rings all the more true today with its reinvigorating story and believable characters.

14 Dec 2014

Newest ‘Planet of the Apes’ merits re-watching on recent DVD release

Humanity is near extinction, the world is returning to nature, and we (humans) are not the dominant species as we once thought, for in “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” a new civilization is rising, and probably the best “Planet of the Apes” film so far revolves around it.

05 Dec 2014

‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1’ a good setup, lacking in action

The beginning of the end has begun for the “Hunger Games” trilogy in “Mockingjay - Part 1,” which creates a great setup for a finale but feels lacking in some departments.

21 Nov 2014

‘Interstellar’ features space travel in a rich, mind-bending sci-fi adventure

Be ready to take an amazing and mind-bending ride when you go to see “Interstellar,” as accurate science and excellent acting guide this trip through space to save the human race.

14 Nov 2014

Disney surprises audiences with first comic adaptation, 'Big Hero 6'

Disney, along with all the animated wonder that entails that name, seems to have missed Halloween this year, for they have donned masks and costumes in their latest feature film "Big Hero 6," a step outside the norm but a giant step inside great new possibilities.

24 Oct 2014

‘The Book of Life’ offers heartwarming entertainment, along with unique plot

The newest film in theaters, “The Book of Life,” manages to show beauty in the dead coming back, though the dead could maybe be a bit slower, so we can appreciate them.

10 Oct 2014

‘The Boxtrolls’ fails to meet lofty expectations

Another stopmotion feature film out in theaters is a refreshing sight to see. “The Boxtrolls,” while being an enjoyable film, is still a far reach from the past works done by its production studio.

26 Sep 2014

‘The Maze Runner’ falls short of high expectations with stale plot

Fear, paranoia and vapid storytelling are winding their way through “The Maze Runner,” which despite looking promising, falters through its self-made maze with middling characters.