★★½ The Lion King fails to recapture the magic of the original with a mediocre remake that adds nothing but pretty visuals and some effective humor to compensate its lack of originality and emotion. The film finds the birth of lion Simba, the heir to the Pride Lands, and his uncle’s mission to take him … Continue reading ‘The Lion King’ Review
Month: July 2019
‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 Review
★★★★ ‘Stranger Things 3’ brings what worked best for the past two seasons to create an emotional and satisfying season that is sure to please most fans of the Netflix blockbuster. More than a year after the events of season 2, the gang finds itself in the middle of puberty with Mike and Eleven having … Continue reading ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 Review
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Review
★★★ ‘Far From Home’ benefits from a slew of strong performances and characters that carry the film forward even when it lacks the quality this franchise has had before — especially in its first half. The film finds Peter Parker, after the tragic events of ‘Avengers: Endgame’, having to deal with the aftermath and his … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Review