2018 Film Review: Ant-Man and the Wasp7/17/2018 Written by: Kevin Berge  I get it. The Wasp is a weird standalone name for a Marvel movie, but it would have been much more appropriate for what this is all about. (Image Courtesy of: digitalspy.com) Quick Take: Ant-Man and the Wasp improves on the formula of the first film with a stronger vision and more focused plot. The film still seems to be riding on charm rather than connecting to its own drama, not making the most of its story but still standing up as a fun action film.
Written by: Kevin Berge  When does the T-Rex get the credit he deserves and his own top billing in a gritty solo film? (Image Courtesy of: hypebeast.com) Quick Take: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom has an identity problem, struggling to find its tone and genre. While beautifully shot and filled with strong individual moments, it lacks a cohesive narrative or strong enough characters to feel like anything more than a set-up for a better idea to come.
2018 Film Review: Incredibles 27/14/2018 Written by: Kevin Berge  Jack-Jack vs. the raccoon is going to be the focus on the third in the trilogy. (Image Courtesy of: geektyrant.com) Quick Take: Incredibles 2 has all the charm, wit, and depth of its predecessor even while it feels much less timely. It is hard to imagine anyone not enjoying this film regardless of age even if its story is a bit stretched in focus.
2018 Film Review: Set It Up7/7/2018 Written by: Kevin Berge  Awww, isn't that cute? Two good-looking white twenty year olds finding love in their shared failure to find their joy in their successful jobs. (Image Courtesy of: mashable.com) Quick Take: Set It Up has all the expected trappings of a romantic comedy from its set-up to its execution, but it works by embracing those elements. With strong writing, direction, and acting, this is a film that celebrates the romcom with emotion and heart.
2018 Film Review: Paddington 26/30/2018 Written by: Kevin Berge  Come on. Just Paddington 2?! You couldn't call it Paddington Goes on an Adventure or Paddington's New Home? Anything more than just adding a 2. (Image Courtesy of: paddington.com) Quick Take: Paddington 2 takes the joyful energy of its predecessor and adds a more consistently polished product with some incredible work from the star-studded cast. With a kid-friendly focus on friendship and community, it is utterly delightful and a universal film for all ages.
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