My thoughts on The Equalizer are essentially the same as my thoughts on The Equalizer 2: it's basically a fine, somewhat meandering, decent pastiche of other movies (mainly the Bourne Trilogy (4 and 5 don't count)).
The action is well choreographed, Washington gives a solid performance, and Robert McCall is a fairly interesting protagonist. In fact, he probably has more dimension than other derivatives of derivatives of the Bourne franchise. And the supporting cast also turns out pretty good performances.…
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Captain America: Brave New World 2025
Captain America: Brave New World has a few moments where it shows you the film it could have been. But ultimately, it rushes plot beats and never gives enough space for its emotional beats.
In concept, the film has a strong story that -in true Captain America fashion- is fairly topical and relevant. A conflict revolving around a president whose judgement is compromised by his family life, short temper, and secret political liabilities should make for a compelling film. The…
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The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 2005
Really, the only value you can gain from Sharkboy and Lavagirl is as a 'so bad it's good' watch. Even for a kids movie, it's incoherent, poorly written, and -despite its best attempts- unfunny. There's nothing to write home about in terms of performances, either. Though, I'll give credit to the actors for almost always giving 100% commitment to the dialogue. It doesn't make make the scenes work in the traditional sense, but it sure is entertaining.
Speaking of which,…
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Wicked 2024
Honestly, there's not much I can say about Wicked that hasn't already been said. It's a great watch, with strong visuals and superbly executed musical numbers. The cast is charming and engaging all around. And do I even need to mention the vocal talent of Wicked's leads?
Story wise, there's enough thematic material on racism, sexism, social pressures, politics, etc. to fill half a dozen PhD dissertations (though, I suspect many of those dissertations were already written about the source…
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