I suppose you could make the case for Allied being Robert Zemeckis’ sombre take on what Brad Pitt’s life would have been like, had he fallen in love during the events of Inglourious Basterds and went on to get married after the final assassination.
Category: Film Reviews
Sing: An unaffecting, formulaic musical
There are way too many characters—each with its own unique problem that needs to be resolved—for the 100-minute film to do justice to.
Assassin’s Creed: A technically sound, yet underwhelming video game adaptation
A familiar flaw plagues Assassin’s Creed, one that has previously infected many, many Hollywood films based on video games.
Dangal: A safe sports film that’s hard to dislike
I liked Dangal. It has everything you’d expect to see in a sports film. It has everything you’ve previously enjoyed in a sports film. Yet…
La La Land: The stuff of dreams
La La Land shows how songs can make for deeply satisfying exploratory adventures into the characters’ subconscious. It shows how such musical exaggerations can be beautifully escapist.
