Micro Reviews – Page 8

Micro Review – Logan

Posted on March 7, 2018October 16, 2018 by Adam

I haven't seen an X-Men since X-2, and I'll be honest, I remember nothing about that movie or the original. So it was a bit strange to watch Logan - seemingly the end of the journey for Wolverine. I'm sure there's a lot of history and back story that populate this movie. But since I didn't know any of it, the movie felt like an abstract character study full of hidden depth. I a...

Micro Review – Thor: The Dark World

Posted on March 5, 2018October 16, 2018 by Adam

It wasn't as bad as everyone says it is. But that doesn't mean it's good. It's okay. I guess that's what I'm saying. 2.5 out of 5 stars

Micro Review – Iron Man 3

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

Iron Man 3 is mostly cool, but sometimes really really ridiculous. 3 out of 5 stars

Micro Review – Iron Man 2

Posted on March 1, 2018October 16, 2018 by Adam

Iron Man 2 is mostly ridiculous, but sometimes really really cool. 2.5 out of 5 stars

Micro Review – The Avengers

Posted on March 1, 2018October 16, 2018 by Adam

Definitely better the second time I watched it, and after I've acclimated myself to the MCU. The first time I saw it (in theater, actually) I didn't know much about the overall plot line in the Marvel movies. It makes a lot more sense in a larger context. I still don't like the fact that the Avengers cause about as much destruction as whatever enemy they're facing (though I sup...

Micro Review – Lady Bird

Posted on February 28, 2018October 17, 2018 by Adam

There's so much right about Lady Bird. It's hilarious, first of all. Much more so than I expected. I laughed out loud multiple times while watching it. And it's a quick-witted movie too, but not in an unrealistic Aaron Sorkin way (not to knock Sorkin). The comparison that comes to mind is Juno. Both are about quirky high school girls who talk fast and get into self-made awkward...

Micro Review – Antman

Posted on February 26, 2018October 16, 2018 by Adam

Ant-Man is like a crappy movie, but with actors I really like in other genres. It's still a fun movie. 3 out of 5 stars

Micro Review – Creed

Posted on February 23, 2018October 17, 2018 by Adam

This Ryan Coogler guy knows what he's doing. Creed was better than I expected. Michael B Jordan was better than expected. Both sports and movies can have the ability to increase the heat rate, get the adrenaline pumping, and truly inspire us. That's why sports movies can be so fun to watch. It's even better when there's great character development and world building to back it ...

Micro Review – Thor

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

Call me crazy, but I didn't think Thor was half bad. In fact, I actually kind of enjoyed it. Maybe it's the presence of some legit actors (Natalie Portman? What? I didnt know she was in this. Anthony Hopkins? For real? Stellan Skarsgård?). Maybe it's because the hammer is just a really fun weapon, and it's fun to watch Thor wield it when nobody else can. Or maybe it's the fact ...

Micro Review – Black Panther

Posted on February 19, 2018October 17, 2018 by Adam

This was a necessary movie. Necessary for Marvel, certainly, whose landscape is positively bursting with white people. And necessary for the film industry at large. Black Panther is a cultural sensation. And rightly so. It's a well made movie, full of interesting characters and cool action sequences, and it has a backbone too. It doesn't feel cheap. And it very much could h...