Man of Steel is a fairly normal action movie with little new or added appeal. It is just as much a superhero film as a science fiction one.
The Great Gatsby is captivating on the big screen. Infused with humor and tragedy, it remains faithful to Fitzgerald’s novel.
Tina Fey stars in Admission, a new romantic comedy film in which she plays a disciplined, independent Princeton admissions officer named Portia whose life takes an unexpected turn when her longtime boyfriend leaves her for another woman and a school teacher reveals an important relationship between her and one of his students, Jeremiah.
Les Misérables is Victor Hugo’s epic story of Frenchman Jean Valjean imprisoned and forced into hard labor for 19 years after stealing a loaf of bread to feed his starving sister’s family. Finally free, he finds himself unable to rejoin society after being marked as a criminal.
Nearly 10 years after the release of the last Lord of the Rings film in 2003, the much anticipated first installment of the Hobbit came out after years of production. Although the original book The Hobbit came out in 1937, the audience for the soon-to-be three films is enormous.
Chasing Mavericks tells the story of Jay Moriarty, a young surfer who worked to defy all odds and surf a “Maverick” wave so massive that most people deny its existence.
Despite my disappointment in ‘The Apparition,’ I decided to see ‘The House at the End of the Street,’ another new horror film. However, my experience watching it was much different, primarily because ‘The House at the End of the Street’ is not a paranormal film.
Ten years after the enormous success of the first “Men in Black” movie, the men are back for a third film. Anyone who liked the first two films will love seeing the Men in Black back on the big screen for a third film.
Chimpanzee, Disney Nature’s newest nature documentary, follows the life of a baby chimpanzee, named Oscar, as it grows up in the Tai Forest on the Ivory Coast of Africa. It’s a lighthearted and sweet film, with a touching true story about the orphaned baby finding affection in the most unlikely place.
The Hunger Games film, based on the original novel by Suzanne Collins, has been skyrocketing in popularity and generating enormous amounts of hype. However, I know novels that are adapted into films often lose their enchantment. Not this time. The film amazingly exceeded my expectations.
Guy Ritchie’s second rendition of Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, starts with a bang as Holmes continues his investigation of the villainous Professor Moriarty, Holmes’ ultimate nemesis from the books who was introduced at the conclusion of the previous Sherlock Holmes film.
Twilight’s Breaking Dawn Part 1 clearly surpassed the prior Twilight films, and I believe Twilight fans will be very pleasantly surprised by it.
The feisty and heroic Puss in Boots from the successful Shrek films gets a chance to star in his own feline-filled film in “Puss in Boots.” Its witty and clever humor makes an amusing and pleasurable film for those of all ages.
“Abduction” is the newest action drama stirring up interest in Hollywood. Most of the hype is undoubtedly because of the film’s star, Taylor Lautner, who is best known for playing the leading role of Jacob in the popular “Twilight” saga. That film earned him plenty of attention, and even made him a teenage heartthrob.
One Day, a film based on the successful British novel of the same title by David Nicholls, follows the lives of two unlikely friends, Emma and Dexter, on one eventful day, July 15, over the course of 20 years. It is an exciting and truthful film about two friends’ transitions through life together and apart.
The newest superhero in theaters, the Green Lantern, is based on a successful comic book series from the 1940s. The film is centered around a struggling and headstrong pilot, Hal, with trauma from his youth. But, because of the film’s relatable message, I believe that anyone who appreciates superhero or science fiction movies will enjoy The Green Lantern.
The Pirates of the Caribbean are back for a fourth time. This time, in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” its all about Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow.
The newest children’s film, “Hop,” is about a bunny and a man struggling to find their place in the…
The film “Beastly,” based on the novel of the same name by Alex Flinn, is a new romantic drama that takes a modern twist on “Beauty and the Beast” as viewed from the perspective of the Beast rather than the Beauty.
The new action and romance science fiction film, “I Am Number Four,” is based off the bestselling book series of the same title by James Frey and Jobie Hughes under the penname Pittacus Lore.
The film, the Green Hornet, based on the radio and TV show as well as the comic book of the…
The Tourist is a wonderfully comedic and fun film, perfect for an enjoyable night out at the movies. It wasn’t ingenious, but it was definitely worth seeing, especially with Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp in it.
The widely anticipated and hugely successful Harry Potter story picked up again this holiday season with Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
