While it doesn’t innovate as highly as the previous few films, Dead Reckoning Part 1 still stands tall above the action genre with its commitment to exciting action sequences and poignant commentary.
Tag: Movies
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
An underwhelming final addition to an iconic franchise, full of the elements you know and love but sorely missing the ingenuity craftsmanship of its previous films.
Asteroid City – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
An expectedly quirky and heartfelt tale of finding meaning in this big, scary world, told through an interesting if at times self-indulgent lense.
The Flash – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A time-warping mess that does contain some good ideas and emotionally strong moments, yet is unfortunately saddled with hit and miss humor, off-putting special effects, and questionable writing decisions.
The Little Mermaid (2023) – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A live-action remake that makes some improvements to the original story and characters, but never really captures the magic of the original thanks to an inflated runtime, questionable design choices, and a mixed bag of visual effects.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A phenomenal follow-up to a modern masterpiece, upping the quality of animation and storytelling to tell an exciting, jam packed multiverse tale.
Blackberry – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A hectic story of the rise and fall of one of tech’s biggest juggernauts, told through a combination of witty writing, engaging performances, and geurilla-style cinematography.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
An exceptional conclusion to one of the best modern super hero trilogies, complete with crowd pleasing action, comedy, and some surprising brutality.
Beau is Afraid – REVIEW
An insanely twisted and imaginative journey through regret, guilt and anxiety that leads to an audacious, and a times nonsensical, final product.
Evil Dead Rise – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A fun sequel that makes up for its conventional approach and reliance on callbacks with an engaging cast, a claustrophobic setting, and a healthy amount of disgusting gore.
The Martini Shot 