WELCOME TO THE RILEYS – Reviewed by Noah
It seems like the fall back position of “indie” cinema these days is that drama almost exclusively comes from tragedy. Welcome to the Rileys is no exception. It’s a story of a married couple who has...
View ArticleCONVICTION – Reviewed by Joyce
Conviction was a very “serviceable” drama based on a true story. Hilary Swank stars as Betty Anne Waters, a working mom who decides to put herself through law school so she can defend her brother,...
View ArticleTHE FIGHTER – Reviewed by David
I’ll admit that the first trailers for The Fighter gave me the impression that it was yet another inspirational underdog “based on a true story” boxing movie with little to distinguish it from its...
View ArticleOLYMPUS HAS FALLEN – Reviewed by David
Yes, the movie is called Olympus Has Fallen and stars Gerard Butler, but he doesn’t play a god of Greek mythology. It’s not even about the gods. It’s Die-Hard-in-the-White-House, and is one of two...
View ArticlePRISONERS – Reviewed by Joyce
With so many “B Movie” elements, how can Prisoners be so good? You’ve got your missing children, snakes, a bad priest, high-speed car chase, torture, and a weird guy with crazy eyes. How does this...
View ArticleLONDON HAS FALLEN – Reviewed by David
Back in 2013, Gerard Butler headlined Olympus Has Fallen, playing a Secret Service agent who saves President Aaron Eckhart from terrorists who storm the White House. It was a solid action flick, and it...
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