Films
Reviews of films based on, inspired by, or featuring a character from previously published written work (book, article, graphic novel, play, etc.)
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
Spectre | Teaser trailer 1
Kill the Messenger | Movie Review
Kill The Messenger bears Nick Schou’s book title, from which it draws inspiration, but is also based on Gary Webb’s book Dark Alliance. The film was directed by Homeland & Elementary executive producer Michael Cuesta and stars Jeremy Renner, Rosemarie Dewitt, Robert Patrick & Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Premise: Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb, Kill The … Continue reading Kill the Messenger | Movie Review
How The Battle of the Five Armies Should have ended
The Descendants | Movie Review
Based on Kaui Hart Hemmings debut novel of the same name, The Descendants was adapted by Jim Rash (Community), Nat Faxon (Reno 911) and director Alexander Payne (Nebraska). The movie stars George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, & Amara Miller. Premise: A land baron tries to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife is seriously injured in a … Continue reading The Descendants | Movie Review
Paper Towns | Trailer
Insurgent | Movie Review
A review of Insurgent (the movie), it's look back at what I wrote after watching the movie last year. I haven't changed my mind so here it is.
The DUFF | Review
Based on a book by Kody Keplinger, adapted to the big screen by Josh A. Cagan and directed by Ari Sandel, The DUFF stars Mae Whitman, Robbie Amell, Bella Thorne, Alisson Janney & Ken Jeong. Premise: Bianca is a content high school senior whose world is shattered when she learns the student body knows her as ‘The … Continue reading The DUFF | Review
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Movie Review
Loosely based on F. Scoot Fitzgerald's short story of the same name The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was directed by David Fincher (Gone Girl) and stars Brad Pitt, Taraji P. Henson, Cate Blanchett, & Tilda Swinton. Premise: Tells the story of Benjamin Button, a man who starts aging backward with bizarre consequences. Review: The Curious Case of … Continue reading The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Movie Review
