Cockneys Vs Zombies (SIFF 2013) - Movie Review

Cockneys vs. Zombies is the latest entry into the increasingly crowded zombie genre and director Matthias Hoene hopes this outrageous comedy will fit right in with similar titles like Shaun of the Dead and Tucker and Dale vs Evil. Rasmus Hardiker, Harry Treadaway, Michelle Ryan, and Georgia King star in a movie that also features legendary performers Honor Blackman and Richard Briers.

Now You See Me - Movie Review

"The closer you look, the less you'll see." Now You See Me attempts to put on a show that will dazzle audiences with amazing magic tricks, plot twists galore, and a flair for the dramatic that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Louis Leterrier has put together what may be his best directorial effort yet along with a cast that includes Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Isla Fisher.

Drinking Buddies (SIFF 2013) - Movie Review

Drinking Buddies is a movie about love, friendship, and beer that was written, produced, and directed by Joe Swanberg and features some outstanding performances from the likes of Jake Johnson, Olivia Wilde, Anna Kendrick, and Ron Livingston. There is also lots of beer.

You're Next - Movie Review

After having to wait two years for its release, audiences finally get to see You're Next which has promised to be the most outrageous slasher film in a long time. Sharni Vinson, Joe Swanberg, Wendy Glenn, and AJ Bowen star in a movie directed by horror expert Adam Wingard.

Kick-Ass 2 - Movie Review

Yes, its true, your favorite not-quite-super heroes and villains are back with an even bigger adventure in Kick-Ass 2! Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse all reprise their roles in a movie that apparently only features actors with three names! Director and screenwriter Jeff Wadlow takes over where Matthew Vaughn left off in adapting the super popular Kick-Ass comic book series created by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.

Paranoia - Movie Review

Paranoia is a thriller about corporate espionage that starts Liam Hemsworth, Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, and Amber Heard. The movie, adapted from a novel by Joseph Finder, was directed by Robert Luketic whose previous credits include 21 and Legally Blonde.

Planes - Movie Review

Disneytoon Studios steps to the forefront of theatrical animation with Planes, which is set in the world of Pixar's famous Cars universe. What started on the ground as a potential direct to video release was upgraded to first class and is set to take flight in theaters around the world. Dane Cook, Brad Garrett, Priyanka Chopra, and Teri Hatcher lend their voices to characters in a movie directed by Klay Hall.

Elysium - Movie Review

After the success and critical acclaim of District 9, writer/director Neill Blomkamp quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of science fiction movies. Now, with Elysium, he raises the stakes with a story that attempts to be as thought provoking as it is visually stunning. Matt Damon stars alongside Sharlto Copley, Jodie Foster, Alice Braga, William Fichtner, and Diego Luna.

The Spectacular Now - Movie Review

The screenwriting team of Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, who are best known for writing (500) Days of Summer, has now added The Spectacular Now, a novel written by Tim Tharp, to their resume. The movie features performances by Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley along with Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Brie Larson.

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters - Movie Review

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters is directed by a man named Thor who has previously made movies about a wimpy kid and a hotel for dogs. Sounds legit, right? This sequel to the not so successful first installment of the Percy Jackson franchise features acting performances (sort of) by Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, and Leven Rambin. Okay, we also get Stanley Tucci and Nathan Fillion just so there's at least a couple people you may have heard of before.

We're the Millers - Movie Review

Rawson Marshall Thurber, the writer and director of Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, is back with another comedy although instead of balls, we get strippers and drugs! We're the Millers features a talented cast including Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Nick Offerman, Ed Helms, Will Poulter, Emma Roberts, and Kathryn Hahn.

Only God Forgives - Movie Review

Only God Forgives sees the return of Ryan Gosling and director Nicolas Winding Refn as a filmmaking duo which is a very promising endeavor given the success of Drive which was their first and only other collaboration. Kristin Scott Thomas, Vithaya Pansringarm, and Yayaying Rhatha Phongam star alongside Gosling in this beautifully shot crime thriller that explores the brutality of the Bangkok underworld.

The Wolverine - Movie Review

Hugh Jackman returns once again as The Wolverine, a character he has embodied over several movies within the popular X-Men universe, along with Tao Okamoto, Rila Fukushima, and Famke Janssen. Director James Mangold steps behind the lense to give his take on one of Marvel's most iconic characters and brings to the screen a classic Wolverine story that audiences have been waiting to see for years.

The To Do List - Movie Review

The To Do List, Maggie Carey's debut feature film both as a writer and as a director, checks off all the key elements of the teen comedy  genre with hilarious antics and raunchy humor from top to bottom. Aubrey Plaza, Bill Hader, Alia Shawkat, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Clark Gregg, and Rachel Bilson star in a movie that goes deep into the mind of a teenager as she opens herself up to every experience she can think of.

Europa Report - Movie Review

In the very near future, there will be privately funded space exploration. Europa Report, which features Michael Nyqvist, Sharlto Copley, Daniel Wu, and Anamaria Marinca, gives us a first hand look at what one of these missions might look like although we may not be too happy with the results. Sebastián Cordero brings to life a screenplay written by Philip Gelatt using a new twist on the found footage technique.

Fruitvale Station - Movie Review

If you pay attention to the news at all, you know the story of Oscar Grant who was killed by an Oakland transit police officer on New Year's Eve. Protesting and riots ensue over what appeared to be a gross act of misconduct that was all caught on video. Fruitvale Station, written and directed by Ryan Coogler, is the story of that young man during the 24 hours leading up to a moment in time that will live in infamy forever.

The World's End - Movie Review

Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, and Nick Frost return once again to bring us the exciting conclusion to their now legendary "Cornetto Trilogy" and this time around the fate of the entire planet hangs in the balance in what can only be referred to as The World's End. The stakes are at an all time high in this is action, sci-fi, comedy and you won't want to miss one moment of all the hilarious action these guys have put together.

R.I.P.D. - Movie Review

R.I.P.D. is another entry into the world of comic book adaptations although the source material from Dark Horse Comics is not as widely known as its Marvel or DC counterparts. Ryan Reynolds, Jeff Bridges, Mary-Louise Parker, and Kevin Bacon have all been in comic book movies before, but never in anything quite like this otherworldly tale of paranormal police officers who set out to protect the planet from things that do much more than just go bump in the night.

Red 2 - Movie Review

After Red, a DC Comics adaptation, became a surprise hit back in 2010, there was no doubt we would eventually be seeing more from our new favorite aging agents. Sure enough, Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker, and Helen Mirren all are back for Red 2 along with Anthony Hopkins, Byung-hun Lee, and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Pacific Rim - Movie Review

Since the first time I saw the very first trailer for Pacific Rim, I have been waiting not so patiently for its arrival. Seriously, this is giant robots fighting giant alien monsters in a movie directed by Guillermo del Toro and I had no doubt in my mind this would be nothing less than a glorious display of 3D awesomeness. Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam, Ron Perlman, Charlie Day, and Rinko Kikuchi are also in the movie because I guess there needs to be some people in it, too.