Derivative. So aliens show up to our planet one day. They start attacking our planet over a series of waves, such as a massive EMP blast, flooding, pestilence, and then taking over human bodies and controlling them. For whatever reason, children aren’t susceptible to … Continue reading Too Late to the Party – The 5th Wave (2016)
Nothing else like it. So this is about a dozen men isolated on an Antarctic research station. When a dog followed by two crazed (and quickly eliminated) Norwegians makes its way into camp, everybody is put on edge, because it … Continue reading Tied to This Couch – The Thing (1982)
It’s come to this. A reimagining of the classic Jane Austin novel, this is about the pressures of marriage that are placed upon women during the 19th century, all the while the zombie apocalypse is occurring outside of the walls … Continue reading Rewriting Jane – Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016)
Generic sequel. So after the events of the first movie, Ben (Kevin Hart) is now on the police force. He is about to get married and still feels the need to prove himself to his soon to be brother-in-law (Ice … Continue reading This Is a Franchise Now? – Ride Along 2 (2016)
Solving a mystery. So this is about a detective (Dana Andrews) trying to solve a fresh murder case. There are a number of colorful suspects in the equation, all of which have motivation, and the fact that they all keep returning … Continue reading A Murder, You Say? – Laura (1944)
The smash hit of Valentine’s Day. This is an origins story of the merc with a mouth, Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds). When he gets diagnosed with cancer, he tries an alternative treatment. It is successful, as it gives him superhuman healing … Continue reading Fourth Wall Demolished – Deadpool (2016)
A bit of a let down for me. So Po (Jack Black) is back, and there is a new threat to the kingdom. He is a bit distracted, as his biological father (Bryan Cranston) has just walked back into his … Continue reading Back to the Drawing Board – Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)
New direction. So this is about a girl who gets into a car accident (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). When she awakens, she finds herself in an underground bunker with two men (John Goodman, John Gallagher Jr.) who say that they are stuck … Continue reading I Think We’re Alone Now – 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
Rewriting the history books. Set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, this is about a band of Jewish American soldiers staging an assassination attempt on a number of high ranking Nazi leaders, all the while a Jewish French theater owner … Continue reading Business Is A-Boomin’ – Inglourious Basterds (2009)
One of the most entertaining biographical stories out there. So based on a true story, this is the story of Frank Abagnale Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio). He possesses the very unique ability to pass as any occupation he felt like being, such as an … Continue reading The Impostor – Catch Me If You Can (2002)
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