As far as eye-candy goes, there’s plenty to enjoy in “Oblivion”; almost enough, in fact, to fully distract you from how derivative and predictable the film’s plot turns out to be. Almost.
Though it is uneven and it drags in the early going, “Jack the Giant Slayer” is a charming, fun fantasy adventure that if anything at all should restore some of your faith in Hollywood’s ability to make a good movie out of a classic fairy tale story.
Director Peter Jackson returns to the world of his triumphant Lord of the Rings film trilogy and presents another riveting and breathtaking tale of courage, loyalty, and destiny.
As a film, “Cloud Atlas” is as ambitious as any you’ll ever see. Thoughtful, meticulously detailed, and full of memorable cast-against-type performances, it’s also dauntingly long and frustratingly difficult to follow.
Make no mistake: this really is the end for the Batman saga as told by Christopher Nolan and portrayed by Christian Bale. But what an extraordinary, spectacular end it is.
“The Amazing Spider-Man” far too often relies on plot contrivances and hits story beats that are simply too similar to the earlier film series. And guess what? They were done better, and in a more coherent fashion, the first time around.
Everything about the visuals in Disney/Pixar’s latest animated film “Brave”, from its lush landscapes to its meticulously detailed costumes, weapons, castles, and characters, comes alive in a way that has to be seen to be believed.
