Based on the beloved fantasy series by Edgar Rice Burroughs, John Carter of Mars is inspired by the story of A Princess of Mars in Burroughs’ Barsoom series. John Carter stars Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe, Mark Strong, Dominic West & Ciaran Hinds. Premise: Transported to Barsoom, a Civil War vet discovers a barren planet seemingly inhabited by … Continue reading John Carter | Movie Review
Films
Reviews of films based on, inspired by, or featuring a character from previously published written work (book, article, graphic novel, play, etc.)
Far From The Madding Crowd | Trailer 2
Frozen Fever | Review
Frozen Fever | Review I was apparently one of the select few, who dozed off during Frozen, I don’t know why but I fell asleep for a bit. I didn’t hate it but I don’t get what all the fuss is about. Anyway I went in with an open mind to see Cinderella and the short … Continue reading Frozen Fever | Review
Cinderella (2015) | Movie Review
When her father unexpectedly dies, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her scheming stepsisters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger.
Dark Places | Movie Review
Is a mystery film based on Gillian Flynn novel and brought to the screen by Gilles Paquet-Brenner. It stars Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Chloe Grace Moretz, Cory Stoll, Christina Hendricks, Tye Sheridan & Drea De Matteo. Premise: A woman who survived the brutal killing of her family as a child is forced to confront the events … Continue reading Dark Places | Movie Review
Testament Of Youth | Trailer
Stardust | Movie Review
Matthew Vaughn’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel of the same name was my introduction to his directorial genius. At the time, the story, the ensemble cast including Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mark Strong & the narration by Ian McKellen blew my mind. But I was also impressed by how it … Continue reading Stardust | Movie Review
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl | Trailer
Killer Elite | Movie Review
Based on the book The Feather Men by Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Killer Elite is an action thriller film directed by Gary McKendry starring Jason Statham, Clive Owen, & Robert De Niro. Premise: When his mentor is taken captive by a disgraced Arab sheik, a killer-for-hire is forced into action. His mission: kill three members of … Continue reading Killer Elite | Movie Review
Worn Out Spines 