Wrath of the Titans Review
As a study in Greek classics, “Wrath” takes an everything but the kitchen sink and blender approach, combining characters and creatures from across the Hellenic board and setting the mixture to puree.
As a study in Greek classics, “Wrath” takes an everything but the kitchen sink and blender approach, combining characters and creatures from across the Hellenic board and setting the mixture to puree.
Not since the first “Harry Potter” has a book-to-film adaptation had so much riding on it in terms of pleasing a rabid fanbase while adding new recruits to the cause, and gladly, director Gary Ross and his crew hit the ground running with few missteps.
If you groaned upon hearing the news that the short-lived 1980s detective series 21 Jump Street was getting a big-screen remake, prepare to be surprised. Not only does the film depart greatly from the series, but it’s also laugh-out-loud hilarious.
It is a rare thing when the best thing about a horror film is not its setting, hook or frequency of scares, but rather its lead performance. It may falter in other areas, but in this respect, Silent House is a refreshing anomaly. If not for its final act, it could have been something special.
In spite of the film’s hefty price tag, use of latest in motion-capture technology, 3D conversion and all the other tell-tale signs of an ambitious blockbuster, John Carter is classic, old-school sci fi/fantasy at heart.
At its core, The Lorax is a faithful adaptation, and while the source material is strong, there is simply just not that much to be faithful to. At only 45 pages, adapting this book is akin to stretching out a Saturday Night Live skit or basing a film on a board game or toy – ample padding must be provided.
We have all heard the horror stories of parties being posted on the Internet with events spiralling out of control. This story idea serves as the basis for Todd Phillips’ (The Hangover) latest movie, Project X, which he produced.
With all she’s worth, Amanda Seyfried has the the bland romantic comedy Letters to Juliet and Catherine Hardwicke’s faux-Gothic Red Riding Hood among her less-than-terrific repertoire of leading roles. Her latest film, Gone, now settles into this list as perhaps the gravest offender.
Act of Valor should be labeled more as an experience than it should be touted as a wholly successful cinematic outing. There is a certain novelty to seeing real-live active Navy SEALs starring in an action vehicle rather than your stock Hollywood muscle-head, but when all is said and done, glossy gimmick is really the highest level the film achieves.
While The Secret World of Arrietty gets points for its visual aesthetics, what could have been a wonderfully fresh take on a classic tale lamentably fails to tackle any new ground and seems content with its own mediocrity.
