Tag: 2019
Anna‘s stylish action elevates its story
Anna is the newest action movie by French auteur director Luc Besson and my full…
Strong storylines and characters lift Dark Phoenix
Dark Phoenix limped into the box offices over its first weekend and seems destined to…
Dark Phoenix character-driven story swamped by superhero fatigue
Dark Phoenix limped into the box offices over its first weekend and seems destined to…
Bharat is a Bollywood story of tragedy, sacrifice, social justice, and personal growth
Bharat had a strong opening in India and has emerged as one of Bollywood’s highest…
Aladdin is pleasant, summer diversion
Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin is good solid fare for young ones, but alas does…
Authentic India’s Most Wanted falters as action movie
The decision on whether to formally review India’s Most Wanted, a Bollywood produced “action” movie,…
Rocketman soars with fantasy and music
Rocketman, the musical-fantasy-biopic of British pop music virtuoso Elton John, is a remarkable achievement in…
John Wick 3 nonstop action with no story
John Wick 3: Parabellum is a direct chronological extension of the second movie (which I…
The Kid carried by story and earnest performances
For those looking for a good old-fashioned western movie, The Kid is probably their cup…
Captain Marvel‘s fast pace stumbles on storytelling
Captain Marvel has emerged as the first true blockbuster of 2019, bursting out of the…
