BEAUTY & THE BEAST (2017)
3.5 out of 5 stars
This tale as old as time still magically dazzles w/ an incredible cast, lead by the undeniable chemistry of Watson & Stevens.Condon spins this beloved @Disney classic into a visually radiant, enchanting dance, one you don’t mind experiencing again while singing along.
I DON’T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD
3.5 out of 5 stars
An oddball film w/ plenty of goofiness,but don’t you dare shrug off its natural fury over the state of humanity. Lynskey is a powerhouse, fed up & unleashing her wrath in the most convulsive, funny & entertaining way she knows how.
I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO
4 out of 5 stars
History is on repeat in this powerfully piercing documentary,supplied by Baldwin’s crucial observations of race & oppression. His words are poetic, furious, & elegant, screaming for unity while asking pivotal questions we don’t want to answer.
LOGAN
5 out of 5 stars
Comic book movie my ass. This unstoppable,emotionally-charged,gritty bloodbath is something much more. Through the pain,scars, &sacrifice, Mangold provides an affectionately human element to a mutant story. Jackman & Stewart are phenomenal, making their iconic characters’ last breath forever indelible.
THE SHACK
2 out of 5 stars
A spiritual movie w/ moments of introspection, but is too insipid to allow any breakthroughs or miracles on screen. It’s a transcendent preachify where themes of loss & forgiveness are oversimplified & easy to accept. Get real.
A UNITED KINGDOM
3.5 out of 5 stars
There’s some humdrum that follows this taboo love story, but is kept alive by the dynamic pairing of Oyelowo & Pike. History tends to repeat itself, which is why the topic of culture-clashing & quest for tolerance & acceptance is very pertinent, worthy of a viewing.
BURNING SANDS
3 out of 5 stars
Another college hazing film where masculinity is misunderstood,which is unsurprising if you saw last years’ @GoatMovie; but it’s well-executed w/ an excellent cast, specifically Jackson who worships the brotherhood until his hopes are poisoned by senseless degrading.
RAW
3 out of 5 stars
This daring, disturbing French horror film has real bite thanks to a deliciously demented performance by Marillier. Still, the inner lining themes of exploring female transformation & experimenting w/ who you are & want to be are crippled due to all of the meaty madness.
DEIDRA & LANEY ROB A TRAIN
1 out of 5 stars
This teenage crime caper is a train wreck of a movie. Any sort of potential is wasted due to sloppy storytelling, coming across as amateurish & deeply cliched.
THE DEVIL’S CANDY
3.5 out of 5 stars
A delectably demented horror film that isn’t afraid to dance w/ the devil. It brings style & ear-deafening heavy metal music to a wild tale of possession.
THE LURE
3 out of 5 stars
It defies any genre you could ever dream of. A foreign horror comedy mermaid musical is beyond ambitious, but it makes one intriguing, spirited splash. These ladies can swim,seduce, & their bite leaves a vicious mark.
WILSON
2.5 out of 5 stars
A dramedy of a guy that can’t catch a break. Harrelson is terrific as the title character, the delivery of his intrusiveness, negativity, & brutal honesty is diverting. Sadly, finding a connection is not only Wilson’s flaw, but the movie’s as well.
UNCERTAIN
3.5 out of 5 stars
A somber, fascinating portrait of a forgotten town where some wish to escape while others seek refuge. This film is intimate w/o being insulting, exploring different walks of life as they survive a starved, vanishing world.
LIFE
2.5 out of 5 stars
It’s not terrible, but the horror factor & ending doesn’t shock. We’ve seen it done bigger & better by directors Carpenter & Scott. There are glimpses of something original, but this sci-fi creature feature won’t be remembered.
POWER RANGERS (2017)
1.5 out of 5 stars
When it’s #MorphinTime, the movie gets punchy for about 10 minutes.The rest is dumb & soulless,having great difficulty deciding what it wants to be. It fails at having fun & succeeds at killing my childhood.
Brandon Vick is the resident film critic of the SoBros Network, and star of Brandon’s Box Office In Your Mouth. Follow him on Twitter@SirBrandonV and be sure to search #VicksFlicks for all of his latest movie reviews.
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