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.
In every measurable way, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” is a vast improvement over the film it serves as a sequel to, 2009’s “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.” It’s a genuinely fun, well-directed and well-paced action yarn that should make adult movie goers happy while still selling plenty of toys.
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.
Bruce Willis might have top billing in the credits, but it’s Joseph Gordon-Levitt who carries “Looper”, an innovative, character-driven sci-fi thriller that’s easily the best non-superhero entry in the genre this year so far.
After all these years, there’s still a lot to like about the “Men in Black” formula, but that formula is not what makes “Men in Black 3” really click. Instead, it’s what’s new to the series that makes the whole thing work: this movie, when all is said and done, belongs to Josh Brolin.
