Film Review

Film review: Abrams continues ‘Trek’s’ bold adventure

Film review: Abrams continues ‘Trek’s’ bold adventure

J.J. Abrams’ second installment of the Star Trek movies, “Star Trek Into Darkness,” is as visually spectacular as it is emotionally gripping, presenting the world with an exhilarating sci-fi adventure that will leave audiences wowed.

Film Review: Subject matter may hinder audacious ‘Django’

Film Review: Subject matter may hinder audacious ‘Django’

It isn’t quite the Tarantino masterpiece as it ought to be, but an audacious style — marked by a striking combination of violence and humor — keeps “Django Unchained” on its feet and ready to fascinate audiences eager to see what the one-of-a-kind filmmaker has accomplished.

Film Review: For a romantic comedy, ‘Playing’ doesn’t score

Film Review: For a romantic comedy, ‘Playing’ doesn’t score

“Playing for Keeps” is mildly diverting in its attempt to elicit those feel-good emotions we expect to experience in a romantic comedy, but a combination of aimless storytelling and underdeveloped characters causes it to miss scoring a goal by a huge margin.

Film Review: Convoluted film should go softly away

Film Review: Convoluted film should go softly away

An excess of convoluted storyline and lack of clarity may leave audiences shaking their heads in disappointment after the final credits of “Killing Them Softly.”