"...This film flourishes with the use of breathtaking visuals and strong acting performances..."

MoviesGuest UserFebruary 17, 2018black panther, movie review, marvel, chadwick boseman, michael b jordan, T'Challa, wakanda, wakanda forever, vibraniumComment

"Black Panther" Movie Review #1

"...Black Panther is brought to life with a remarkable ensemble cast whose characters demonstrate conflicts that reverberate through our real world..."

"The Ritual" Movie Review

"...84 minutes of The Ritual is absolutely terrifying. But it's a 94 minute long film..."

Thomas Stoneham-JudgeFebruary 14, 2018the ritual, movie review, horror movie, scary movie, thillerComment

"The Cloverfield Paradox" Movie Review

"...Suspense is traded for action and none of it is as engrossing or enticing as what Cloverfield and 10 Cloverfield Ln have offered..."

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeFebruary 4, 2018the cloverfield paradox, movie review, cloverfield, 10 cloverfield ln, monster movieComment

"Den of Thieves" Movie Review

"...While the twist at the end is a nice surprise, the heist as a whole wasn't interesting enough to rank among better executed heist stories..."

Thomas Stoneham-JudgeFebruary 3, 2018den of thieves, heist, gerald butlerComment

"Maze Runner: The Death Cure" Movie Review

"...With an opening scene better executed in Fast & Furious, a sanctuary city that is strikingly similar to the Hunger Games' Capitol, and Zombieland styled undead, originality is scarce in this production..."

Thomas Stoneham-JudgeFebruary 2, 2018the maze runner, death cure, movie review, YA adaptation, young adultComment

"Paddington 2" Movie Review

"...whether it be the marmalade between two pieces of bread or the florescent treats baked by inmates outfitted in pink, Paddington 2 managed to find that sweet spot..."

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJanuary 28, 2018Paddington, Paddington 2, Paddington bear, cute, adorable, marmaladeComment

"Darkest Hour" Movie Review

"...If the story is too dry for some, this darkest hour does have a ray of light, and that is Gary Oldman in the role of Churchill...."

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJanuary 28, 2018winston churchill, gary oldman, darkest hour, movie review, dunkirk, WWII, their finestComment

Military Mondays: "12 Strong" Movie Review

"... 12 Strong feels generic. But it's not all bad news...."

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJanuary 28, 201812 strong, liam hemsworth, taliban, soldiers on horsesComment

"The Post" Movie Review

"...Most importantly though, The Post concludes its exposition crystal clear about what themes and messages it wants audience to take away..."

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJanuary 23, 2018the post, movie review, journalism, meryl streep, tom hanks, steven spielburg, washington postComment

"I, Tonya" Movie Review

"...Robbie channels so many different emotions through her portrayal of Harding so well...."

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJanuary 23, 2018i tonya, movie review, tonya harding, nacy kerrigan, ice skating, winter olympics, olympics, biopicComment

"The Greatest Showman" Movie Review

"...from a purely fictional perspective, The Greatest Showman amps up entertainment value through well composed musical numbers, elaborate set designs, and great performances..."

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJanuary 7, 2018The Greatest Showman, movie review, zac effron, hugh jackman, pt barnum, circus, jenny lindComment

"Bright" Movie Review

"...Bright attempts to blend these social issues with an intense layer of fantasy to pacify political tone with nerd culture..."

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJanuary 7, 2018bright, movie review, will smith, netflix, tikka, fantasy, police relationsComment

"Molly's Game" Movie Review

"...What's immediately evident in Molly's Game is the power that Chastain brings to the main character..."

"Better Watch Out" Movie Review

"...But, as deranged as this movie might get, it all adds up to a genuine horror experience unlike anything we've experienced in a while..."

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJanuary 7, 2018better watch out, movie review, christmas, home invasion, 12 out of 12, ExcellentComment

"Insidious: The Last Key" Movie Review

"...just about every scene featuring Elise's estranged brother, Christian, is awkward, possibly because of poor acting, terrible scripting, or a combination of both..."

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJanuary 7, 2018insidious, the last key, movie reviewComment

"Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" Movie Review #2

"...Jumanji seemed doomed to fail. However, Jumanji conquered that level with relative ease. How? In short, incredible casting choices and acting performances..."

"The Shape of Water" Movie Review

"...There's a whimsical tone among the drama and a lot to laugh at along the way..."

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeDecember 29, 2017The Shape of Water, movie review, Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Michael StuhlbargComment

"Call Me By Your Name" Movie Review

"...The chemistry between Hammer and Chalamet is captivating. The way they dance through conversation with each other is exceptional..."

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeDecember 29, 2017Call Me By Your Name, movie review, armie hammer, timothee chalamet, Elio, Oliver, gay, gay romanceComment

"All the Money in the World" Movie Review

"...Plummer channels this eerily selfish demeanor throughout his whole performance, maintaining a friendly persona while demonstrating a wicked mismanagement of priorities..."