2021 Film Review: Godzilla vs. Kong4/6/2021 Written by: Kevin Berge  This is the most pro wrestling an action movie has gotten in a long time, and there was a recent movie with Roman Reigns spearing guys to save his cousin The Rock. (Image Courtesy of: indiewire.com) Quick Take: Godzilla vs. Kong is everything it promises to be. This is a prime B-movie experience with big CGI monsters battling. It is fun, exciting, and ultimately rewarding all the way to the end in a way that even the movies that preceded it could not match.
Written by: Kevin Berge  In 2017, Zack Snyder promised he had a cut ready of Justice League waiting to be release. After 4 years and $70 million more, he presents his 4-hour, 4:3 aspect ratio, washed out (or black-and-white, oddly scored, moody masterpiece that would have been laughed out of theaters. (Image Courtesy of: collider.com) Quick Take: Justice League does not sit well long term, built on shaky foundations. It has interesting characters and worthwhile premise. However, with unclear vision between two opposing directors, there's no real direction or motives behind this film.
Quick Take: Zack Snyder's Justice League is over long without much reason, but it is consistent in its vision and desire. It has consistent character, emotional focus, and heart, even if it ultimately fails to land due to getting lost in too many directions. 2021 Film Review: Minari3/28/2021 Written by: Kevin Berge  This adorable family deserves the world, and the writer is a monster for not allowing them to be happy. (Image Courtesy of: angelusnews.com) Quick Take: Minari carries a fresh perspective in exploring the American dream. It is a human, emotional, and spiritual journey that is carried by its acting talent. It feels familiar yet wholly original thanks to a focus on a South Korean family.
Written by: Kevin Berge  What's scarier: a psychopath in the body of a children's toy or a children's toy with violent programming? The answer: whatever one is in your house at the moment. Run for your life! (Image Courtesy of: cinemablend.com) Quick Take: Child's Play (1988) establishes its premise well and execute with just brutal fun that it works. The insane premise is carried by a tightrope walk of comedy and horror that does not fall flat at any point. It is made only for slasher fans.
Quick Take: Child's Play (2019) is a fascinating modern revamp of the original that uses technology better while still keeping the gory fun. It is not as focused and complete an experience, but it is still closer to the original than most of the sequels. Written by: Kevin Berge  The biblical reference in the title is not lost, but this is a far more interesting story than that one disciple no one liked turning on Jesus. (Image Courtesy of: comicbookdebate.com) Quick Take: Judas and the Black Messiah is a scarier movie than many horror films, blending together genuine history with a sense of rising tension that never ceases. It is so well done that you honestly forget it's best on a true story until the ending where it all comes crashing down in a manner that cannot be forgotten.
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