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Don’t Judge This Movie by its Dredd-ful Past

September 21, 2012 Dean Rogers Movie Reviews 0

In 1995, the movie audience was introduced to the comic book character who is judge, jury, and executioner rolled into one. Judge Dredd is a no-nonsense lawman who believed worship the law. For the big screen adaptation, Sylvester Stallone took on the titular role and turned Dredd into a laugh stock for moviegoers and abomination for the Dredd-heads. This time, Karl Urban makes his rounds in Mega City One. Will this new Dredd finally bring justice to its franchise or rack up new charges? Judge Rogers will the findings of Dredd 3D.

The Boring Legacy

August 10, 2012 Stephanie Taylor Movie Reviews 0

During the height of the Bourne trilogy’s popularity, a reporter asked Matt Damon if he would come back for yet another film. He quoted director Paul Greengrass saying that it could be called “The Bourne Redundancy.” That man is a prophet, because The Bourne Legacy is almost as unnecessary of a fourth installment as Shrek Forever After.

Step Up Revolution Has Good Moves and Little Else

July 28, 2012 Stephanie Taylor Movie Reviews 0

The film franchise that can’t stop, won’t stop is back with a film that is bigger than ever. Step Up Revolution is a fun hodge-podge of everything that made the first three films enjoyable and a plot that is a little bit more relevant to reality. It is not without its blatant flaws, but it has enough going for it to warrant buying a movie ticket.

They’ve Got the Magic Flick

June 29, 2012 Dean Rogers Movie Reviews, Movies

Girrrllll…

I seriously considered that being my entire review, because that accurately sums up my reaction to this beautiful example of cinematic genius. There may be a legal battle brewing between Channing Tatum and his former stripper buddies over the idea, but I do not care whose idea it was. All that matters is that this idea was executed. A strip club experience without the cover charge, expensive drinks, or some stranger’s genitals being anywhere near your face? Yes, please!

Seeking (and Finding) a Film for the End of the Week

June 22, 2012 Stephanie Taylor Movie Reviews, Movies

We’ve seen dramatic and extreme post-apocalyptic thrillers almost as many times as we’ve survived the Rapture, and it is hard to imagine that anyone can interpret the theme in a way that would make a movie more enjoyable. However, none of the previous films starred Steve Carrell or stayed completely in the pre-apocalyptic world. As it turns out, these two facts make a huge difference.

Don’t Stop Believin’ in the Rock of Ages

June 15, 2012 Dean Rogers Movie Reviews, Movies

Adam Shankman is back in the center seat taking on another Broadway show turned movie. This time, we are heading to the decade of big hair, LP Records and Power Ballads. Yes, the 2009 musical tribute, nominated for five Tonys and currently playing on Broadway is getting the big screen tribute. Will this rose have its thorn or hit us with its best shot? Here’s my rad review of Rock of Ages.

Madagascar 3 Soars High Above Expectations

June 10, 2012 Stephanie Taylor Movie Reviews, Movies

Finally! We have a movie in 2012 that is worth every minute and every penny. If your kids (or you, for that matter) cannot stop singing “Circus! Afro!” then go ahead and see Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted in 3D. It is the most clever, fun, and exciting animated film to hit theaters in a long time.

Madagascar 3 Soars High Above Expectations

June 10, 2012 Dean Rogers Movie Reviews, Movies

When we see our favorite zoo escapees this time, they are on the run with their jungle friends in Europe. Alex (Ben Stiller), Marty (Chris Rock), Gloria (Jada Pinkett Smith) and Read more

A Spectacular 3-Ring Afro Circus

June 8, 2012 Dean Rogers Movie Reviews, Movies

Have you ever had a song or jingle stuck in your head for a long time? That’s what happened to me when I first heard the now infamous Afro Circus line on television. Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted delivers the fun and excitement for the whole family this weekend! The third chapter in the Madagascar takes the Central Zoo Fab Four on a new journey they will never forget.

Alex (Ben Stiller), Marty (Chris Rock), Gloria (Jada Pinkett Smith) and Melman (David Schwimmer) are stuck Read more

Snow White and the Seven Reasons to Skip It

June 1, 2012 Stephanie Taylor Movie Reviews 0

You’ve seen the commercials and the trailers with the dazzling special effects, sinister stares, and frenzied fighting. Snow White and the Huntsman looks like a masterpiece from the outside, but looking carefully into the mirror on the wall reveals that there is more to this movie and it is not pretty. My scrutiny actually resulted in 7 reasons for you not to bother with this year’s second twist on the classic fairy tale (see my review of Mirror Mirror). I’ll spare you the synopsis.

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