Nathan Piotrowski

07 May 2009

‘X-Men’ takes audience through confusing plot with random twists

“X-Men Origins: Wolverine” is supposed to be the movie to set the tone for summer. If that is the case, let it be known that it will be a long summer for this movie lover. This flick was obviously put […]

30 Apr 2009

‘The Soloist’ does not receive full attention of audience it deserves

Some movies fly under the radar, when they should be getting the full attention of all audiences, and “The Soloist” is no exception. With its cast of Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx, one would have thought it would be […]

23 Apr 2009

‘Crank High Voltage’ uses quick action sequences, may be offensive to some

Disclaimer: This review is about quite possibly the most bizarre action film ever created. “Crank High Voltage” is a film that truly lives up to its title, throws away the rules of conventional action films and their sequels and turns […]

09 Apr 2009

Reality television misses out on the reality

In America right now, the biggest thing that people have to take their minds off of the current state of their lives is, has been, and probably always will be television. Currently, the biggest thing that garners the attention of […]

02 Apr 2009

‘Monsters vs. Aliens’ supplies humor, interest for both children, adults

2009 may very well be the year that the kids movie reigns supreme. With the latest installment of this genre “Monsters vs. Aliens,” we see yet another film that is not only a good mix of humor, but a decent […]

12 Mar 2009

‘Watchmen’ contains faults, but reflects graphic novel adequately

Comic book movies definitely seem to be on the rise when it comes to popularity, with Spider-Man and the X-Men taking over the silver screen every few years. These movies have a little sibling of sorts, and that would be […]

05 Mar 2009

‘Fanboys’ falls short with technical skills, rebounds with believable acting

Certain movies develop a cult following over time, but few are made to cater specifically to an already existing cult fan base. However, the recent film “Fanboys” is a film that definitely fits into the last category, with its constant homage to the Star Wars saga.

26 Feb 2009

‘Slumdog Millionaire’ earns Oscars, inspires audience

With the awards season being over, the obvious movie that stands out from 2008 is Danny Boyle’s “Slumdog Millionaire.” The film takes a classic plotline of a boy going from rags to riches, but does it in a way that […]

19 Feb 2009

‘Coraline’ makes animation appealing for children, adults

America seems to be finally joining the rest of the world in accepting animation as being a genre open to adults as well as children. Dreamworks’ “Coraline” is a prime example of this recent trend in the nation. With a […]

12 Feb 2009

‘Bride Wars’ follows ‘chick flick’ formula, lacks convincing characters

Occasionally, there is a chick flick that has something to offer to not only the other gender, but to the culture in general. Rest assured folks, this review isn’t about one of those. The latest in poorly made chick flicks […]