After venturing into the world of family-friendly films with the live-action Aladdin in 2019, Guy Ritchie returns to more familiar territory with The Gentlemen. Here, we get to see some of what made him a relevant filmmaker. I think some may love what Ritchie is bringing with this type of film. On the other hand, some may feel like I …

Stephen King’s The Dark Tower has been the kind of property that a number of people have wanted to adapt for the big screen for years now. While knowing only a little bit about this series of books, I can assume it’s taken so long because there are a plethora of directions that whoever made it could take it due …

Gold is one of those films that is fun to watch, but never quite settles into its own stride. The characters are fun and the plot serviceable, but it distinctly lacks a hook. Allegedly inspired by true events, Gold follows Kenny Wells (Matthew McConaughey) in his rise and inevitable fall in the gold mining industry. Wells inherits the family’s business …

Whimsy can be a tough thing to intentionally pull off. Films who try to add a dose of whimsy to their stories often tumble into being too cutesy or precocious. Kubo and the Two Strings has the exact perfect dose of whimsy, and it does so because it instead focuses on storytelling and character relationships.