A chance to increase my indie and horror film cred in one go!
What’s It About? When a Puritan family is exiled from their colony and forced to start a farm in the wildnerness, they become the target of a lurking witch, as well as their own secret fears and doubts.
STRAIGHT UP: Atypical horror that’s very hit-or-miss. 2.5/5
A little something special for Valentine’s Day.
What’s It About? After a shady scientist disfigures his face and kidnaps his girlfriend, smart-mouthed mercenary Wade Wilson – aka Deadpool – sets out to gleefully extract violent revenge.
STRAIGHT UP: Funny, raunchy, irreverent – the right movie for right now. 4/5
With the encouragement of my friends, I’ve decided to continue my efforts to spotlight anime films of note. This one was making headlines in Japan just a few months ago.
What’s It About? When the digital world she calls home is hacked by an unknown entity, DEVA security officer Angela Balzac assumes a flesh-and-blood form and travels to the wasteland known as Earth to find the source.
STRAIGHT UP: Smart concepts, but dry presentation. 3/5
One of the most oddly-conceived movies ever made, and one I’ve had some personal interest in watching for a long time.
What’s It About? A civilian pilot, Mark Curran, meets a scientist on the run from the military, who tells him about a deadly conspiracy that could affect the entire Earth – and gives him the power to defeat it with the high-tech combat machine, G-Saviour.
STRAIGHT UP: A fascinating example of Murphy’s Law in action. 0.5/5
It’s January, nothing good is coming out, and I’ve still got Star Wars on my mind. Really, this was inevitable.
What’s It About? A chance encounter leads young Luke Skywalker from his home on the desert planet of Tattooine to the front lines of a rebel operation to strike at the evil Galactic Empire.
STRAIGHT UP: A timeless piece of modern mythology. I still love it. 4.5/5
Recently, I decided that this blog was in need of an upgrade. As such, I’ve purchased a custom domain from WordPress, and with it comes a new name, a new look, and a new mission.
Welcome to Red Comet Reviews – a new type of movie review! Details after the break.
Oscar bait so obvious, even I had to bite. Besides, the trailers were incredible.
What’s It About? A wounded scout, Glass, must survive the wilderness in order to track down and get revenge on Fitzgerald, the trapper who killed his son and tried to kill him.
STRAIGHT UP: Works better as art than as a story. 3/5
As a casual fan of Quentin Tarantino, I wanted to take a look at his newest film.
What’s It About? Eight strangers, each carrying baggage from the Civil War, hole up in a cabin together to escape a blizzard, and begin to discover that most of them have very good reasons to want to kill each other.
STRAIGHT UP: Too self-indulgent, despite its technical merits. 2/5
Ladies and gentlemen,
With the end of 2015 drawing near, it’s time to revive the annual tradition of handing out my Quick & Dirty Awards! Once again, I’ve chosen winners in ten categories representing the best and worst of this year’s movies. The criteria for selection were as follows:
1. The film premiered in 2015.
2. I watched the film in its entirety at some point, even if I didn’t review it.
This year, one strong contender dominated the awards. Who was the big winner? Read on to find out!
This might be the biggest movie of all time. Let’s compare notes.
What’s It About? Scavenger Rey and ex-Stormtrooper Finn inherit a droid carrying information about the missing Luke Skywalker’s whereabouts, and get mixed up in a plot to determine the fate of a galaxy.
STRAIGHT UP: Great action and characters elevate a familiar plot. 4/5
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