Films
Reviews of films based on, inspired by, or featuring a character from previously published written work (book, article, graphic novel, play, etc.)
Pitch Perfect | Movie Review
Surprisingly enough Pitch Perfect is based on a book, shocking I know, and a non-fiction at that - WTF? - I can’t imagine reading a book about collegiate a Cappella groups much less watching a movie about it but for those who are interested the book is Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory by … Continue reading Pitch Perfect | Movie Review
Unbroken | Poster 2 Study
Unbroken | Poster 2 I’ve said it before, I like when a poster for a film really means something. When you notice what it’s about once you pay attention. Today is the celebration of the end of the second world war so I’m looking at on of the posters released to promote the movie Unbroken. … Continue reading Unbroken | Poster 2 Study
The Keeper of Lost Causes / Mercy (Kvinden i buret) | Movie Review
The first adaptation of Jussi Alder-Olsen Department Q book series is a dark psychological crime film directed by Mikkel Nørgaard. The movie stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Sonja Richter & Fares Fares. The plot revolves around Carl Morck, a Copenhagen detective, whose mistake on the field left him remorseful and got him to the department Q - cold … Continue reading The Keeper of Lost Causes / Mercy (Kvinden i buret) | Movie Review
Drown | Movie Review
Three surf lifesavers on a big night out. Jealousy, homophobic fears and unrequited lust culminate in a tragic booze-fueled episode of near-fatal bullying.
The Host | Movie Review
In 2013 the writer/director Andrew Niccol brought to the screen Stephanie Meyer’s The Host, a science fiction movie for which he assembled a talented cast such as Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Diane Kruger, Jake Abel, Frances Fisher & William hurt. The premise behind the film is the aftermath of small parasitic aliens called the “Souls” invasion … Continue reading The Host | Movie Review
Child 44 | Movie Review
Child 44 is Daniel Espinoza’s silver screen adaptation of the eponymous novel by Tom Rob Smith. The film stars Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, Gary Oldman, Joel Kinnaman, Charles Dance, & Vincent Cassel. Premise: A disgraced member of the military police investigates a series of nasty child murders during the Stalin-era Soviet Union. Review: Child 44 has … Continue reading Child 44 | Movie Review
Suite Française | Movie Review
The romantic WWII drama based on Irène Némirovsky’s novel is interestingly brought to the screen by Saul Dibb and glamorized by its international cast, that includes Michelle Williams, Matthias Schoenaerts, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lambert Wilson & Margot Robbie. The film’s premise is in the early years of a Nazi-occupied France, where Lucile Angellier (Michelle Williams) … Continue reading Suite Française | Movie Review
The 33 | Trailer 1
Home | Movie Review
is DreamWork's latest animated comedy by Tim Johnson, starring Steve Martin, Rihanna, Jim Parsons, Jennifer Lopez & Matt Jones. The movie is based on The True Meaning of Smekday a novel by Adam Rex. Premise: When Earth is taken over by the overly confident Boov, an alien race in search of a new place to … Continue reading Home | Movie Review
Worn Out Spines 