Tag Archives: David Leitch

‘Bullet Train’ brings up the smooth caboose of summer 2022

Posted on August 26, 2022 by reelentropy

8/10 Bullet Train is an exclusive after-party of a movie, an after-dinner engagement for viewers with refined taste. It fails to be the riotous laugh-out-loud comedy it shoots for, but its camerawork, lighting, constant action, stellar costumes and disciplined story … Continue reading →

Posted in Entropy | Tagged Atomic Blonde, Brad Pitt, Bullet Train, David Leitch, John Wick, Nope, The Northman | Leave a comment

‘Nobody’ gets to be derivative, doesn’t get to be substandard

Posted on March 27, 2021 by reelentropy

5/10 Nobody doesn’t meet me halfway. In a world that seemingly has no weekends, Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk, who also produces) grinds out a living in a cushy management position at his father-in-law’s manufacturing plant. When his family is robbed … Continue reading →

Posted in Entropy | Tagged Atomic Blonde, Bob Odenkir, Chad Stahelski, David Leitch, Derek Kolstad, John Wick, John Wick: Chapter 2, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, Keanu Reeves, Nobody, South Park | Leave a comment

‘Hobbs & Shaw’ moderately improves on a franchise that needed extreme improvements

Posted on August 4, 2019 by reelentropy

4/10 I walked into Hobbs & Shaw determined to enjoy it, because I love the personnel involved and it’s a great idea for a spinoff. I wanted to see a Fast/Furious movie that felt fresh again. But unfortunately, this movie … Continue reading →

Posted in Entropy | Tagged #dwayne johnson, #idris elba, #mad max: fury road, #vin diesel, Atomic Blonde, buddy movie, David Leitch, Deadpool 2, Fast 5, Fast/Furious, Hobbs & Shaw, Jason Statham, Stuber, Vanessa Kirby | Leave a comment

Deadpool disappoints in part deux

Posted on May 25, 2018 by reelentropy

3/10 A few months ago, I heard Deadpool 2 still didn’t have an official title, and production had used the placeholder Untitled Deadpool Sequel. I thought it was hilarious. By not titling the movie, they were opening the door to … Continue reading →

Posted in Entropy | Tagged #20th Century Fox, #deadpool, #john wick, #josh brolin, #mcu, #morena baccarin, #ryan reynolds, #X-Men, Atomic Blonde, Basic Instinct, David Leitch, Deadpool 2, missed opportunities, stuffed into the fridge, X-Force | 1 Comment

The most important movies of 2017

Posted on January 1, 2018 by reelentropy

Top 10 lists are stupid and dumb and boring to write and boring to read. At Reel Entropy, we know better, so we do better — instead of talking about the best movies of the year, we’re going to bring … Continue reading →

Posted in White Noise | Tagged #ant-man, #black panther, #deadpool, #denis villeneuve, #Disney, #donald trump, #john wick, #justice league, #rotten tomatoes, #sony, #star wars, #steven soderbergh, #suicide squad, #the force awakens, #warner bros., #wonder woman, aquaman, Atomic Blonde, Beauty and the Beast, Blade Runner 2049, Bright, Chad Stahelski, Darren Aronofsky, David Leitch, Deadpool 2, Edgar Wright, Episode IX, Flashpoint, Fox, gareth edwards, Get Out, It, John Wick: Chapter 2, John Wick: Chapter 3, Jordan Peele, Kevin Tsujihara, Logan, Logan Lucky, mother!, rogue one, Solo, The Highlander, The Last Jedi, the worst August in 20 years, Thor: Ragnarok, Wisecracked | Leave a comment