Micro Reviews – Page 3

Micro Review – Murder on the Orient Express

Posted on October 28, 2018October 28, 2018 by Adam

I'm glad that this kind of movie can still be made, and actually be successful. For one, I love the time period and the genre. It harkens back to the earlier days of cinema. Films like The Maltese Falcon, or Hitchcock's The Man Who Knew Too Much. And while this iteration of Agatha Christie's classic isn't perfect, I still thoroughly enjoyed watching it. I imagine this is th...

Micro Review – Maniac

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Adam

I can't pinpoint a particular reason why I liked this limited series. It's the type of bizarre, genre-bending storytelling that I often enjoy (when executed well). But there are so many shows and films out there doing that these days (trying to be crazy and philosophical in an attempt to stand out), so it doesn't always mean they're doing it right. To be honest, I'm not sur...

Micro Review (Re-watch) – Cast Away

Posted on September 16, 2018October 17, 2018 by Adam

Man, Cast Away is legit. Also, can't believe I never really realized that it was "Cast Away." Not "Castaway." Sure, Tom Hanks plays a castaway, but he's literally cast...away. For some reason that never really clicked. Anyway, Great movie. Hanks was robbed at the Oscars. 4.5 out of 5 stars

Micro Review – Antman and the Wasp

Posted on August 2, 2018October 16, 2018 by Adam

Wow, they really stretched it on this one, huh? Antman and the Wasp requires a pretty drastic suspension of disbelief. But since this is like the 20th MCU movie, and by this point I'm all in, I allowed myself to sit back and enjoy this for what it was. A silly, quantum-bending action flick with some pretty funny characters and absolutely bonkers set pieces. Oh, and Evangeline L...

Micro Review – The End of the Tour

Posted on July 13, 2018October 17, 2018 by Adam

It’s always a bit shameful to watch a movie about how watching movies could be detrimental to your mental health (and thus bodily/overall health). The End of the Tour is openly critical of itself, which seems contradictory as a piece of entertainment. How does a viewer watch this and not also feel some sort of critical error within themselves? But sometimes we need to be remind...

Micro Review – Deadpool 2

Posted on June 21, 2018October 17, 2018 by Adam

This movie is every genre. It's why movies are so fun. The "funny action movie" is pretty common these days, especially with Marvel going that direction with the MCU. But Ryan Reynolds' brand of comedy just really works here. The jokes come often, and even though you're expecting them, they still find a way to surprise you. I will have to see this again, simply because I missed...

Micro Review (Re-watch) – Baby Driver

Posted on May 22, 2018October 17, 2018 by Adam

Watching this for the second time, I finally realize how badass it is. 4 out of 5 stars

Micro Review – Fahrenheit 451

Posted on May 20, 2018October 16, 2018 by Adam

I had low expectations for this movie, even with Michael B and Michael Shannon (both of whom I love). Making a movie based on a book like Fahrenheit 451 is a risk, since it's so unlikely that the film can match the source material's greatness. So maybe it's for that reason that I actually enjoyed it. Contrary to some other opinions I've read, I think the movie captures the spir...

Micro Review – Moana

Posted on May 20, 2018October 16, 2018 by Adam

This is an enjoyable and beautifully produced Disney animated film. The music is great, The Rock is great, the setting is gorgeous (I love the way they did the water and ocean). It follows a familiar hero's journey that we've seen many times in these types of films. But it's not an unpleasant movie to continuously have to turn on for your 3 and 5 year old. 3.5 out of 5 stars ...

Micro Review (Re-watch) – The Post

Posted on May 17, 2018October 17, 2018 by Adam

This was even better the second time. I feel like I remember it being a slow movie the first time I saw it. But I don't necessarily think it's that slow after seeing it again. It's compelling and low-key riveting throughout most of its run. And the end was emotional and inspiring. Great film. 4.5 out of 5 stars