Reviews of films based on, inspired by, or featuring a character from previously published written work (book, article, graphic novel, play, etc.)
Based on real events, and inspired by Robert Kolker's book "Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery" this American Mystery drama is written by Michael Werwie (Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile). The movie was directed by Liz Garbus and stars Amy Ryan, Thomasin McKenzie, Lola Kirke, and Gabriel Byrne. Premise: When Mari Gilbert's (Amy Ryan) … Continue reading Lost Girls (Movie Review) | A lot of unsaid yet it’s deafening
Inspired by a comic book by Bob Layton, Don Perlin, and Kevin VanHook, Bloodshot was helmed by first-time feature film director Dave Wilson and stars Vin Diesel (Guardian of the Galaxy) in lead, co-starring Guy Pearce (Iron Man 3), Sam Heughan (Outlander), Eiza Gonzáles (Alita: Battle Angel), and Toby Kebbel (Fant4tic). Premise: After he and … Continue reading Bloodshot (Movie Review) | When Visuals Supersedes Story
From director Peter Berg (Mile 22, Deepwater Horizon, Patriots Day), Spenser Confidential is an action-comedy starring Mark Wahlberg, Winston Duke, co-starring Bokeem Woodbine, Marc Maron, Iliza Shlesinger, and Austin Post. Inspired by Robert B. Parker's "Wonderland", a best-selling novel by Ace Atkins. Premise: Spenser (Wahlberg) - an ex-cop better known for making trouble than solving … Continue reading Spenser Confidential | Movie Review
Justice Smith (Jurassic World, Detective Pikachu) and Elle Fanning (Maleficent) lead the movie adaptation of Jennifer Niven’s novel of the same name. Directed by Brett Haley (The Hero) and also featuring Alexandra Shipp (Dark Phoenix) the movie is now streaming on Netflix. Premise: The story of Violet Markey and Theodore Finch, who meet and change … Continue reading All The Bright Places | Movie Review
The Invisible Man (2020) delivers a gripping and grounded story that traps you in its terrifying realism. Elisabeth Moss shines in a clever, well-crafted thriller that’s both entertaining and unnerving. This isn’t just horror - it’s a masterclass in storytelling.
Helmed by Cathy Yan, this movie is based on an amalgamation of a few DC Comics graphic novels, featuring beloved characters played by Margot Robbie, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ewan McGregor, and Rosie Perez. Premise: A twisted tale told by Harley Quinn herself, when Gotham's most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis, and his zealous … Continue reading Birds of Prey: And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn | Movie Review
Quick review: I went to see Carrie with my cousin and her friend. I know I saw the original years ago but I don’t really remember it. This one was somehow more satisfying except maybe that I wished the bitch had died a harder, bloodier death, she could have suffered more. Although it was entertaining … Continue reading Carrie (Movie Review) | Entertaining but not Horror Enough
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This character has a lot of things going for it as far as I'm concerned. I've always like the idea of the Amazons, a group of badass female warriors, what's not to like? And whenever I've watched a DC animated movie she was often a stand out. As for her portrayal by Gal Gadot, I … Continue reading Wonder Woman | Movie Review
A quick review of Moonlight by Barry Jenkins the first film I saw in 2017.
Worn Out Spines 