★★★ Brendan Gleeson and Jeff Daniels carry a heavy-handed recreation of the lead up to the 2016 election and Comey's relationship with Trump, with mixed results. The two-part miniseries recounts James Comey's life from his nomination as FBI Director by President Obama to his relationship with President Trump after a disastrous 2016 election decision. There … Continue reading ‘The Comey Rule’ Review
Month: September 2020
‘Enola Holmes’ Review
★★★½ Millie Bobby Brown shines in this charming and engaging detective story from the director of ‘Fleabag.’ When her mother goes missing, Enola Holmes must go on an adventure using her wits while outsmarting her brothers Sherlock and Mycroft. Millie Bobby Brown burst into the scene less than five years ago in one of the … Continue reading ‘Enola Holmes’ Review
‘The Devil All the Time’ Review
★★★½ Far from flawless, ‘The Devil All the Time’ still manages to stand out thanks to a stellar cast, beautiful visuals, and an engaging story. The film follows the interconnected lives of a war veteran and his son, a pair of serial killers, a preacher, and the sheriff of the small town of Knockemstiff, Ohio. … Continue reading ‘The Devil All the Time’ Review
‘Tenet’ Review
★★★★½ Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' is an incredible action thriller full of dazzling set pieces, incredible performances, and a mind-blowing story to go along with it. The Protagonist (John David Washington) embarks on a dangerous mission to prevent a worldwide catastrophe. After achieving legendary status in Hollywood with his trademark cerebral blockbusters like The Dark Knight, … Continue reading ‘Tenet’ Review
‘Mulan’ Review
★★½ Pretty visuals can't save this dull remake from a weak script, awkward performances, and a noticeable lack of energy. A young woman, Mulan, takes the place of her father in the Imperial Army of China by disguising herself as a man. It's fair to say I've had a complicated relationship with the Disney live-action … Continue reading ‘Mulan’ Review