Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Mary Poppins: The Power Of Laughter (Movie Review)

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

It’s been years since I’ve seen Mary Poppins, and my expectations were low, as many of my childhood favorites don’t stand up to the test of time (see: Tarzan, the Legend of Greystoke). But Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke provide … Continue reading →

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Frozen: “It’s Easier To Melt A Frozen Head” (Movie Review)

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

Frozen is easily my favorite Disney animated movie of the last few years (Brave, Wreck-It Ralph, Planes, etc.) It’s also one of the best movies of any kind that I’ve seen this year. Loosely based on Hans Christian Anderson’s The Snow Queen, the … Continue reading →

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Out Of The Furnace: Vengeance, What Cost? (Movie Review)

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

I was hooked from the moment I saw the preview: Christian Bale’s Russell Baze goes searching for his little brother Rodney (Casey Affleck) and finds himself up against Woody Harrelson’s mountain man Curtis DeGroat. Produced by Ridley Scott and directed … Continue reading →

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Homefront: Who Watches Our Violence? (Movie Review)

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

Don’t believe what you’ve heard (Rotten Tomatoes, anyone?) This is the best Jason Statham flick since The Transporter. After several disappointing spins as The Mechanic and various incarnations of Crank, Statham had semi-Statham-like performances in Killer Elite and Redemption/Hummingbird. But now, strange as it is to see … Continue reading →

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Man Of Steel (Revisited): Who Will You Become? (Movie Review)

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

I’ll admit it: I rarely rewatch a movie when it arrives on Blu-ray. Sure, months or years later, I’ll watch something I enjoyed to see if it holds up, but my memory, my first take, is usually sufficient. But Man of … Continue reading →

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12 Years A Slave: Are We Really Free? (Movie Review)

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

“All men are not free if one is oppressed.”– Anonymous The best film of the year. A brutal, unflinching look at slavery, racism, abuse, and humanity. An absolutely emotional punch in the gut. A film I couldn’t watch a second … Continue reading →

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Thor, The Dark World: Absolute Evil (Movie Review)

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

Jimmy Kimmel had a funny segment last week about Marvel’s portrayal of Thor: The Dark World as a lovely romantic comedy (Thor Actually) where Thor (Chris Hemsworth) pursues Dr. Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) from Asgard to Earth. Ultimately, it’s only half right. The … Continue reading →

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Free Birds: What’s Your Purpose? (Movie Review)

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

[Before I get to my review, let me say this: watching Free Birds will have as much affect on your kids’ eating habits in regards to turkey as watching Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs will make them think that there are giant taco … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Estate: Losing Sight Of The Mission (Movie Review)

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

A mysterious figure on a mission. Significant intrigue and danger. Globetrotting sets. Are we looking at the fourth Bourne movie? No, it’s the intriguing Wikileaks-based movie by Bill Condon (Gods and Monsters, Chicago, last two Twilight movies), starring Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch (The Hobbit, Star Trek Into Darkness, 12 … Continue reading →

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Only God Forgives: Does Violence Bring More Violence? (Movie Review)

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

Nicholas Winding Refn paired up with Ryan Gosling for the cult hit Drive in 2011. They return with the dark lights of Bangkok, where Julian (Gosling) runs a Muay Thai fight club as a front for his drug smuggling operation. His … Continue reading →

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