2012 Academy Awards Liveblog!
February 26, 2012 by
Movie and TV Reviews.
Featured Reviews
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
This movie is exactly what anyone would expect–nothing more, nothing less. Â It’s an enjoyable, mindless romp full of pratfalls and slapstick humor that strives to be little more than lighthearted entertainment. Â And as such, it succeeds admirably. Few professions are as oft-maligned or disrespected by the public as that of “rent a cops” like the […]
Trick ‘r Treat
Trick ‘r Treat seems to be a horrific version of A Christmas Carol, with Sam acting as an enforcer of Halloween tradition. Do we really need one more omnipresent holiday symbol secretly watching and passing judgment on us? Especially considering that, while Santa tends to be portrayed as merciful and just, Sam seems rather capricious. Do we really need a morality play about the power of mutilated pumpkins to ward off evil?
Predator
Action junkies know “Predator,” and know it well. The film stands as my favorite among all guilty pleasures. Its talented director John McTiernan went on to direct to action classics (Die Hard, The Hunt For Red October) before descending into faded career oblivion (Rollerball, Basic) and curious legal issues. Its ripped-to-shreds stars shined in their […]