Lion Country ain't no place to safari! Directed by: Baltasar KormákurWritten by: Ryan Engle, Jaime Primak SullivanCast: Idris Elba, Sharlto Copely, Iyana Halley, Leah Jeffries Swift shot: End of the day, the "Beast" was just being a lion. Is it bad that I was rooting for him most of the time? I mean, I definitely wasn't cheering for the poachers! And, the less said … [Read more...] about Beast
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The Gray Man
Cliché spy movie without balance Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe RussoWritten by: Joe Russo, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeelyCast: Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas Swift shot: There was nothing gray about this gray man, and I am pretty sure he started World War IV. But, if you are looking for a ridiculous action movie that plays with tones and doesn't really … [Read more...] about The Gray Man
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Kung Fu Funktastic Family Fun! Directed by: Kyle Balda, Brad Ableson, Jonathon del ValWritten by: Matthew Fogel, Brian LynchCast: Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Taraji P. Henson, Alan ArkinSwift shot: A groovy, animated road trip heist Kung Fu origin story for the whole family complete with some special treats for those old enough to remember when bell bottoms were all the … [Read more...] about Minions: The Rise of Gru
Jurassic World Dominion
Too many damned characters! Directed by: Colin TrevorrowWritten by: Emily Carmichael, Colin Trevorrow, Derek ConnollyCast: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Isabella Sermon Swift shot: Just stick with a cameo! Once you get past the umpteen, uninteresting, uninspired, crammed in characters and can look past the thirty minutes of … [Read more...] about Jurassic World Dominion
Frank and Penelope
Sexy, high octane thrill ride! Directed by: Sean Patrick FlaneryWritten by: Sean Patrick Flanery, Story by John ThaddeusCast: Billy Budinich, Caylee Cowan, Johnathon Schaech, Brian Maillard, Sydney Scotia Swift shot: Back in 2010, I came up with The Thrillometer for my old iratefilms site, and it's been awhile since a film has earned dusting that bad boy off, and now … [Read more...] about Frank and Penelope
