movie review Archives

A villain gets deeper but sugarcoated character in “Cruella”

Maida Suta, Reporter | June 16, 2021

“Cruella” strikes a good balance between portraying the evil and the tragedy in the life of Cruella de Vil.

For “Friends” lovers, “Friends: The Reunion” gives you exactly what you need

Kaylee Flores, Reporter | June 8, 2021

“Friends: The Reunion” celebrates the magic of “Friends” by showing unseen footage on set with the reactions of the cast — a tasteful dive into nostalgia for any “Friends” fan.

When exposition beats action: the disappointment of “Mortal Kombat”

Carolyn Brown, Reporter | May 1, 2021

“Mortal Kombat” movie flailed with too much exposition, clunky dialogue and too many scenes cut in a single sequence.

“Godzilla vs. Kong” is poorly-plotted but beautiful extravaganza.

Kat Pursell, Reporter | May 1, 2021

The action movie “Godzilla vs. Kong” bores you with a generic plot, despite the stunning CGI and super-sized fight scenes.

When graphic images tell the truth: “Seaspiracy” and the marine crisis

Jordyn Smith, Reporter | April 22, 2021

Despite its gruesome images, the Netflix documentary “Seaspiracy” strikes you with in-depth reporting about unethical fishing practices.

“I Care a Lot” does not care about predictability

Jordyn Smith, Reporter | March 25, 2021

The Netflix psychological thriller “I Care a Lot” instantly attracts its audience through unpredictable twists, leaving the audience excited to see what happens next.

The disappointment of the new “Tom and Jerry” movie

Amy Chan, Reporter | March 25, 2021

The HBO Max movie “Tom and Jerry” broke my childhood heart. I was expecting it to build on a funny cartoon classic, but the storyline was uninteresting and most jokes did not land.

“Raya and the Last Dragon” soars in animation, dips with predictable plot

Michael Davis, Reporter | March 25, 2021

Disney’s newest film “Raya and the Last Dragon” stays true to form — full of bright colors, lovable characters and family-friendly messages about trust and unity — but does not make itself unique.