Reviews encompassing a wide range of movies from Hollywood blockbusters to independent features.

Review: The Great Gatsby

  Synopsis: A Midwestern war veteran finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbor.   The Great Gatsby is a book that has been translated to film many times. Despite F. Scott Fitzgerald’s achievements as an ...

Review: Oz the Great and Powerful

Director: Sam Raimi Written by: Mitchell Kapner (screenplay), David Lindsay-Abaire (screenplay) Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis Genre: Action | Adventure | Fantasy MPAA: PG Synopsis: A small-time magician arrives in an enchanted land and is forced ...

Review: Identity Thief

Director: Seth Gordon Written by: Craig Mazin (screenplay), Jerry Eeten (story) Starring: Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, John Cho Genre: Comedy | Crime MPAA: R Synopsis: Mild-mannered businessman Sandy Patterson travels from Denver to Miami to confront the deceptively harmless-looking woman ...