All good movies have some degree of integrity. The not-so-good ones can have it too, though. One fantastic example is “The Crow”. A film about a man who loses his life alongside the love of his life but later gets resurrected, then needs to get revenge for her death. I think this film is one vivid embodiment of the principle we’re discussing here. Also from my point of view,...

Who remembers the trailer that came out in July of last year? As for the film Alpha, I was fortunately able to catch it after hearing great buzz. It somehow garnered hype claiming, “It’s heartbreaking, it’s moving beyond belief.” Well dear readers, as much praise I have seen for this movie, Alpha was simply boring and let me explain why. Alpha 2018 Review To start very...

Yeon Sang-ho’s “Train to Busan” stands out as a refreshingly entertaining addition to the zombie genre, invoking nostalgia for Romero and Boyle but offering something distinct during a time kindness is critical. For years now, films centered around zombies have been premised on fearing our fellow human beings—the neighbor that walks and talks like you, but has an...

The eye-catching promotional image for “Skyscraper”, the latest Dwayne Johnson movie, shows him gripping a skyscaper with a soaring building by only his left hand. His wedding ring is prominently featured in this image set alight by the weak blaze raging over him. Just like Johnson’s movies, the “Fast and Furious” series gives us mindless fun filled with...

“Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” stands out as the most extraordinary film on its specific topic — unless a sequel sometime comes out, which seems unlikely given that the Lincoln’s are off to a theater in the end. It’s more surprising than I expected. Yes, Reader, I went with my skeptical expectations in tow. The story kicks off with young Abe witnessing his...

The 2011 film Rise of the Planet of the Apes from Rupert Wyatt revived an almost five decade-old franchise that included books, films, TV series and comics dating as back as the 60’s. It featured a refreshing take on one of the strongest stories ever told: emotionally powerful and heartfelt, yet simple to grasp without being corny.   Caesar, the...

War for the Planet of the Apes is a film that takes the word ‘war’ in the title very seriously. It features a scene with a Vietnam-style military march while they were blasting classic rock on the stereo in their green forest with their helmeted nicknames of green towards the enemy, reminiscent of ‘Platoon.’ Throughout the following two hours, you will get subtle...

“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” is powerful, intelligent, and encapsulates all the themes of the movie with vigor, and it elicits an exceptionally sharp aftertaste. It parallels its predecessor, 2011’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” in that it draws scenarios and visuals from the 1960s and ‘70s “Apes” films and reconstructs them into...

The title "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" suggests a planned sequel, given that in this movie, the apes only manage to get as far as the Golden Gate Bridge. In the future, they could San Francisco, but for now, they willhave to settle for the world. The film sets the tone that the ‘wonder drug’ that is claimed to ‘aid’ the apes in crossing the bridge will allow them...

The movie “Planet of the Apes” is a personal favorite of Tim Burton's for reasons I am still trying to uncover. It appears to be a blend of extremes as it tries to cater to every single person watching. Whether you are an action lover, a romantic, a comedy fan, or interested in social satire, this film seems to offer a twist of each genre. The plot does not rely on a linear...