21 Bridges (2019)

Directed by: Brian Kirk. Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Sienna Miller, J.K. Simmons. Runtime: 1h 39 min. Released: November 22, 2019. An embattled NYPD detective, Andre Davis (Chadwick Boseman) is thrust into leading a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers and uncovers a massive conspiracy. 21 Bridges is a movie that I expected to enjoy … Continue reading 21 Bridges (2019)

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X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Released: May 1, 2009. Directed by: Gavin Hood. Starring: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston. Runtime: 107 min. While a seasoned fan of the X-Men franchise will surely be disappointed by this film, I'm think a casual fan could be entertained. This is a popcorn flick more concerned with just giving its audience a mildly … Continue reading X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Lone Survivor (2013)

Released: January 10, 2014. Directed by: Peter Berg. Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Ben Foster. Runtime: 121 min. "Lone Survivor" is a war film that truly expresses how far one will go to survive in a life-threatening situation. It's like that example commonly used where if a parent sees their child in danger, their protective instincts … Continue reading Lone Survivor (2013)

Savages (2012)

Savages Release Date: July 6, 2012 Director: Oliver Stone Stars: Aaron-Taylor Johnson, Taylor Kitsch, Blake Lively Runtime: 131 min Oliver Stone is a rather masterful filmmaker, bringing us greats like Platoon, Natural Born Killers and writing the screenplay for the apparently incredible Scarface. With Savages, Stone returns to violent form, but he could have added … Continue reading Savages (2012)