Reviews

Going in: My brain is always hungry for new information and new perspectives. I hate how cable networks like Discovery Channel and The Learning Channel have strayed from their original focus to primarily...

When more than one of us has strong feelings about a film, we'll present both sides.  Our ultimate mark is an average of our review scores. Here are dueling reviews for John Wick: Justin: I'll probably...

Going In: I was ambushed by this movie. My wife took me on a surprise date and I drew a complete blank upon seeing the title on the ticket.  I'd forgotten that Kevin Smith was making Tusk. I've been a...

Going In: I love documentaries but I'm no fashionista, being a a 30-something midwesterner whose wardrobe consists almost entirely of black t-shirts and jeans.  I have one nice jacket, which I treasure....

Going In: I haven’t seen a Fast and Furious movie since Tokyo Drift, and I’m exciting to jump back in. Review: I was a really big fan of the original The Fast and The Furious film.  And why not?  It...

Going In: I’ve never considered myself a ‘Trekkie”, but I really enjoyed Abrams’ first Star Trek film and I was definitely looking forward to seeing this one. Review: As an action movie fan without...

Going In: As one of the dozen fans of the first movie I felt it was my responsibility to see the sequel and tell the world how critics are too hard on Rob Schneider! I wanted to tell the world how funny...

Going In: I've been a fan of Paul Giamatti since I saw him play the wise-cracking hostage of Samual L. Jackson in "The Negotiator." Hopefully he won't disappoint here. Review: Sideways isn’t a...

Going In: The trailer intrigued me and how can you go wrong with this amazing cast?! Review: What a colossal disappointment!! What a mammoth waste of time! What a tremendous waste of money!! I don’t...

Going In: I’m expecting low budget entertainment with plenty of gore, cheap scares, and a few truly shocking moments. Review: Oftentimes you watch a movie and can easily tell that it was inspired by...