Let’s be honest: Star Wars isn’t new to experimentation. From dazzling epics like The Empire Strikes Back to the divisive tones of The Last Jedi, this galaxy far, far away has tried nearly every flavor of storytelling. Enter Jon Watts’ Skeleton Crew, a Disney+ addition that’s less about lightsabers and galactic politics and more about…
Alita: Battle Angel is one of those films that surprises you—not because it’s perfect, but because it makes you think. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and adapted from the manga Battle Angel Alita by Yukito Kishiro, the movie’s essence lies somewhere between dazzling entertainment and a thought-provoking exploration of humanity. While it doesn’t always stick the…
Movies based on young adult novels often walk a tightrope, balancing appeal for a broad audience with fidelity to their source material. Yet, few adaptations step into the arena with the precision and force of The Hunger Games. Directed by Gary Ross and featuring a career-defining performance by Jennifer Lawrence, the film is an unflinching…
Ridley Scott has returned to the Roman arena with Gladiator II, a bold attempt to recapture the raw intensity of the original. It’s big. It’s loud. It’s everything you’d expect — and maybe a little less. From a Christian perspective, though, there’s a lot to unpack here. The story isn’t just about swords and sand;…
In the midst of a genre flooded with predictable narratives and forgettable characters, Attack the Block offers something refreshingly original. The film presents an unlikely group of London teens facing off against an alien invasion. On the surface, it might appear to be just another creature feature, but beneath its fast-paced, action-packed exterior lies a…
There’s something magnetic about the thrill of an action movie that just works. The kind that hooks you right from the start, leaving no time to check your watch or wonder why you’re so invested in characters you barely know. Speed, directed by Jan De Bont, is exactly that kind of film—a pulse-pounding roller coaster…
When Ford v Ferrari raced into theaters, it was more than just a film about cars and speed. It was an exhilarating ride through the human spirit, a testament to the complexities of ambition, friendship, and sacrifice. This movie doesn’t just focus on the roar of engines and the thrill of competition; it delves deep…
Adapting beloved literature into a visual medium is no easy task. You walk a tightrope between doing justice to the source material and delivering something fresh enough to justify its existence. Prime Video’s Cross, a new take on James Patterson’s famed Alex Cross series, mostly pulls it off. Mostly. But it also opens the door…
Dune: Prophecy crashes into the science fiction scene like a sandworm bursting through Arrakis’ sun-scorched desert. Big, bold, and unapologetically complex, it’s not just another installment in the sprawling Dune universe; it’s an entry that dares to delve deep into murky waters of faith, politics, and manipulation. But does it work? And, more importantly, can…
Christmas movies: a sacred genre built on warm fuzzies, timeless charm, and maybe, just maybe, a dash of magic. So when Red One rolls onto the scene with its loud, sugar-soaked action-comedy aesthetic, you know it’s going to be different. But is “different” good? For Red One, the answer is complicated. This Jake Kasdan-directed, star-powered…