Category Archives: Entropy

‘(Viet)Kong’ movie audacious, very poorly done

Posted on March 11, 2017 by reelentropy

3/10 GOOOOOOOOOOOD MORNING, SKULL ISLAND! In 1973, just a day after saying goodnight to Saigon, top-ranking government official Bill Randa (John Goodman) gets the green light for an expedition to Skull Island, an uncharted land mass surrounded by a perpetual … Continue reading →

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‘Logan’ underwhelms in final outing

Posted on March 3, 2017 by reelentropy

4/10 After 17 years and nine movies, comic book die-hards are finally getting the Logan they always wanted — the warrior-poet who curses like a sailor as he graphically dismembers other characters, barely in control of his feral rage. Too … Continue reading →

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‘Get Out’ a supremely competent thriller

Posted on February 24, 2017 by reelentropy

8/10 They gave half of sketch comedy duo Key & Peele a movie — and it’s a psychological thriller? Get Out of here! When Chris Washington (Daniel Kaluuya) drives up to the country with his girlfriend, Rose Armitage (Allison Williams), … Continue reading →

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‘Great Wall’ like any other blockbuster

Posted on February 22, 2017 by reelentropy

3/10 Advertising for The Great Wall centered on one question — “What were they trying to keep out?” The Mongols. They were trying to keep out the Mongols. In the 11th century, European mercenary William Garin (Matt Damon) has crossed … Continue reading →

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‘Wellness’ a valiant attempt at a better movie

Posted on February 18, 2017 by reelentropy

5/10 Between Pirates of the Caribbean, The Ring and Rango, Gore Verbinski’s consistently popular movies have grossed $3.72 billion worldwide, making him the 10th-highest grossing director in the world. With a projected opening of $6-8 million, A Cure for Wellness … Continue reading →

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