The Count of Monte-Cristo (2024) Movie Review | Revenge Served Cold: A Riveting Revival of a French Classic

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre de la Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte is a visually stunning and emotionally gripping adaptation of Dumas' classic. Pierre Niney shines as Edmond Dantès, delivering a performance that balances raw emotion with the cool calculation of revenge. The production value is exquisite, with grand sets and rich details that immerse you in 19th-century France. The film explores timeless themes of betrayal, redemption, and justice, all while keeping the audience hooked with its well-paced narrative and captivating character arcs.

The Bone Collector (1999) | Movie Review

Phillip Noyce (Director)CASTDenzel WashingtonAngelina JolieQueen LatifahMichael RookerBased on The Bone Collector (1997) by Jeffery Deaver Review To avoid a throwaway line explaining Lincoln Rhymes' condition, we are thrown into the tragic accident that leaves the forensics expert and detective confined to his bed. As an introduction to the character, it hits the right notes we … Continue reading The Bone Collector (1999) | Movie Review

American Assassin (Movie Review) | Formulaic But O’Brien Shines

Michael Cuesta (Director), Vince Flynn (Novels) CASTDylan O'BrienMichael KeatonSanaa LathanShiva NegarTaylor Kitsch Review Michael Cuesta’s American Assassin presents a familiar tale of revenge and espionage, but unfortunately, its script by Stephen Schiff, Michael Finch, Edward Zwick, and Marshall Herskovitz falls victim to predictability and a sense of déjà vu. While the storyline follows the well-trodden … Continue reading American Assassin (Movie Review) | Formulaic But O’Brien Shines

Arsenic and Old Lace (Movie Review) | Fun & Captivating

Frank Capra (Director)CASTCary GrantPriscilla LaneRaymond MasseyJosephine HullJean AdairJohn AlexanderPeter LorreBased on the play "Arsenic and Old Lace" by Joseph Kesselring Review This was my first Cary Grant movie. I kind of knew the name, I'd heard about him, even though I thought his first name was Gary. This 1944 movie is amazing, I went in … Continue reading Arsenic and Old Lace (Movie Review) | Fun & Captivating

The Last Emperor (Movie Review) | An Informative Historical Drama

Bernardo Bertolucci (Director), Puyi (Novel)CASTJohn LoneJoan ChenPeter O'TooleYing RuochengVictor WongDennis DunVivian WuRyuichi SakamotoBased on From Emperor to Citizen, The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi by Puyi Review I've been aware of this movie for a long time but only recently saw it when one of my local movie theatre put it back on the big … Continue reading The Last Emperor (Movie Review) | An Informative Historical Drama

Shooter (2007) | Movie Review

Antoine FuquaCASTMark WahlbergMichael Peña Danny GloverKate MaraElias KoteasRhona MitraRade ŠerbedžijaNed BeattyBased on Point of Impact (1993) by Stephen Hunter Review I've been interested in this movie for years. Why didn't I watch it? I was invested in the Ryan Philippe-lead TV series and didn't want the movie to spoil it for me. This movie has suspense, corruption, … Continue reading Shooter (2007) | Movie Review

The Tiger’s Apprentice (2024) Movie Review | An Adventure with Missed Potential

Directed by Raman Hui (Monster Hunt) and co-directed by Paul Watling and Yong Duk Jhun, The Tiger's Apprentice brings Laurence Yep's 2003 novel to life in an animated spectacle filled with mythical creatures and the timeless battle of good versus evil. However, despite its promising premise and stellar voice cast, the film falls short in … Continue reading The Tiger’s Apprentice (2024) Movie Review | An Adventure with Missed Potential