Wonder Woman

Everyone's new favorite DC Cinematic Universe superhero is going to be Wonder Woman!!

I will admit that I didn't have high expectations for Wonder Woman. Not after seeing the forgettable Green Lantern, or the conflicted Man of Steel, and not even after what suppose to be greatest fight bout that was Batman v. Superman. The whole DC Universe felt rushed with too much thrown together too quickly. Then the film makers of Wonder Woman decided to take a step back and give us the foundational building block that we all wanted from their legendary characters.

From all the trailers, you would be excepting an origin story, and that's what you get, but... with so much more. This is not just another superhero movie. It had soft quiet moments and emotional scenes that helped develop the characters. It was a heart filled movie that could have easily been a fascinating drama rather than an action packed superhero movie.


Wonder Woman is L - Legendary!

It delivers to us the first stand alone female superhero origin story and she just may be the character that turns the corner for the entire Justice League franchise.

Next week The Mummy!!!

Here's hoping Brendan Fraser makes a cameo

Man of Steel

I was busy last week, but I was able to squeeze in a viewing of Man of Steel.

It is sad to say, but this is not the Superman film we all have been waiting for.

It is a very excellent film visually. Superman is taken to new heights. Modern technology has added a new dimension to the character. When Superman was release in 1978, people were amazed to see a man fly. Well in 2013, we get to see a man break the sound barrier while flying. Although the cinematography tries to give the illusion that we are witnessing it first hand. So instead of Superman gracefully floating across the screen, we get very intense quick movements that are so rapid that your eyes can barely keep up. Also it was very loud. Every action was accompanied with an intense sound.

That was the best part of the movie. I liked how it looked. What I didn't like? Everything else. There was no character development. The story seemed rushed and had plot holes. There was an overbearing theme centered around Clark Kent reluctantly becoming Superman.

I am sure a lot of people will come out and defend it. It deserves defending. I thought it was a good film to watch. I just expected it to amaze me, and it did not. That is the challenge whenever Christopher Nolan gets involved with a film.

This film was suppose to setup the new DC cinematic universe. We can only hope that it gets better from here.

I give it e - Entertained

You may enjoy it, but if you're a Superman fan, you probably will not.


I am not sure that any new Superman film will ever exceed the very high expectations that was left by Christopher Reeves.



Tonight World War Z....

The Fire Rises!!

Finally, the wait is over. The exciting conclusion to Christoper Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises has been released.

This movie is EPIC!! Running at 2 hours 45 minutes, this movie bookends the realistic Batman Universe created by Nolan. It is jammed packed with story, characters, locations, and action. It may sound like a long movie, but it moves quickly and you will enjoy trying to keep up.

The film takes place 8 years after the events in The Dark Knight. You should know all the characters by now so not much time is spent on Batman in the beginning of the film. You are instead introduced to the new characters like Bane, Selina Kyle, and John Blake. All this new characters are tied to Bruce Wayne in some way. Nolan's story has always been about how Bruce Wayne lives in this world he has created so it is not a surprise.

Christian Bale is excellent as both Bruce Wayne and Batman once again. I know everyone wants to see the Caped Crusader, but I really enjoy watching the evolution of Bruce Wayne. He keeps the emotional intensity high throughout the entire movie. I was very pleased with his performance.

Tom Hardy as Bane is magnificent. Bane is extremely intelligent, very strong with quick reflexes, and completely menacing. You'll be blown away on how quickly he moves in some action scenes. I have to give Tom Hardy a ton of credit. He has intensity, and he has to give a performance with only gestures and well timed facial expressions because he wears a mask throughout the entire film. I really liked his version of Bane. He is not a man to be trifled.

Anne Hathaway was better than expected. She plays Selina/Catwoman with more confidence and collectiveness than previous actresses. She is tough when needed and also witty when it calls for it.

Gary Oldman continues his great portrayal of Commissioner Gordon. I watch him and only see Gordon, not an actor.

The huge surprise is Joseph Gordon-Levitt. He knocks it out of the park. His character is the lynchpin of the entire movie. Not going to spoil anything more than that.



TDKR is definitely L-Legendary status. The movie wraps up the three films nicely. It will take you on a ride with plenty of twist and turns. This is truly the end of the Dark Knight saga as we know it. I know WB and DC have plans on continuing the franchise, but it is going to be very difficult to even come close to what Nolan and Bale have created. I would suggest they leave it alone and have it become more that a movie. Have it become a Legend!!