The film’s structure is also quite loose, jumping rapidly between scenes, locations and tones.
“Joker” certainly has the tools to drum up tension, to set the heart pounding the blood pumping — but it’s all setup and no punchline.
“Shadow” is a great showing of talent on the part of the South African television industry. But without smart writing and competent editing, it’s little more than a mediocre action novelty.
“Creed II” is much less hesitant than the first “Creed” to directly lift classic Rocky musical motifs.
Though it may not be able to make audiences cry, "Ramen Shop" will at least make their stomachs growl.
“Overlord” successfully blends the best aspects of raw war films and big-budget horror flicks.
The troubled production behind “Jurassic World” led to a clumsy and misshapen but nevertheless stimulating product.
The new sequel, “Pacific Rim Uprising,” is the kind of lame follow-up that can only sit in the original film’s giant robot shadow.
It’s a much simpler plot than that of the game, with a much smaller cast, but the movie is still bloated as it laboriously over-establishes a great many elements that simply don’t matter.
Charlottesville comic shop owners provide local insight
