Avengers Infinity War Review: A Marvelous Epic

For ten years Marvel Studios has become a household name in the world of cinema. What started off with Tony Stark suiting up in Iron Man became a worldwide phenomenon with hit films such as The Avengers. However this extensive lineup has been leading to one event and at long last that event is finally here-Avengers: Infinity War. Directed by the team of Anthony and Joe Russo Infinity War brings Marvel's iconic team together with other superheroes in one huge blockbuster. On the eve of its release comic book fans and moviegoers alike came to see the colossal movie, and among the attendance was one Film Adventurer. When the dust settled and the film faded to black, I found myself practically stunned from the experience as Avengers: Infinity War is perhaps Marvel Studio’s most ambitious film to date.

The story of Infinity War centers on Avengers coming together again to face another threat, but this times the stakes have never been higher as Thanos (Josh Brolin) has emerged to find the Infinity Stones and bring “balance to the universe”. The plot was a massive one as it not only brought elements from the previous Avengers films together but it added threads from the likes of Guardians of the Galaxy. It was certainly a lot to take in but the execution of this superhero tale was handled admirably. The story scattered across the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the characters were placed in their own parts of the story. This kind of storytelling was akin to the likes of Lord of the Rings and it was an ambitious direction for the plot. However, while it was effective, spreading out the story so much hinder it a little bit as parts of the plot could get lost in the thick of things. Fortunately the individual stories came together in the end which led to a conclusion empowered by excitement. Filled with twists and big moments this plot was a culmination of storytelling, and though it may have been perfect it was still an effective story to bring everything to a head.

Thor Ragnarok Review: The Weakest Marvel Film Yet!

The Holiday Season is about to get underway which means that it is time for a big time blockbuster; or to be precise it is time for another film from Marvel Studios. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has already had it's share of films this year with the likes of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 and Spider-Man: Homecoming. Now the studio brings its year to an end with none other than Thor: Ragnarok-.the next solo adventure for the God of Thunder. Directed by Taika Waititi Ragnarok puts the Mighty Avenger in a cosmic journey that also serves the MCU's version of the Norse End of Days. With a distinct design and the appearance of a certain Avenger, Ragnarok looked to be an exciting blockbuster that could certainly be another hit for Marvel Studios. However what I experienced was quite possibly the weakest Marvel film to date.

Ragnarok features Thor (Chris Hemsworth) trying to stop the goddess of death Hela (Cate Blanchett) from destroying Asgard. Yet this proves to be a task for Thor after he loses his hammer and is trapped on the planet Sakaar where he is forced to compete in the Grandmaster's (Jeff Goldblum) Contest of Champions; which also features the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) as a contender. The plot of Ragnarok, in of itself, was not bad. The tale to this superhero film had interesting ideas and plenty of moments that ranged from being enjoyable as well as captivating. However how this story was handled is what made the difference for me, and in this case the latest chapter in Thor's journey left much to be desired. While the story had good ideas it did little to implement them. The plot was suppose to be the MCU's take on Ragnarok and yet the Asgard element loses its impact because the story focused on being a space adventure Now this would not have been a problem if the adventure was compelling, but sadly it was not. The reason for this leads to the other problem in the story: the plot's pacing.  As soon as Thor lands on Sakaar the story starts to move at a snail’s pace which it made it increasingly difficult to sit through the movie. When it came right down to it this was a story that relied to much on convenience and padding which suggest that this movie had more important things to worry about then telling a good story.

Ghostbusters Review: 2016 Reboot is Mild at Best!

There are many franchises that have helped to define the world of movies, but perhaps none may be as cherished as the likes of Ghostbusters. In 1984 director Ivan Reitman, along with writers/stars Dan Akroyd and Harold Ramis, created one of the most beloved comedies of the 80's. While the film has only had two films to its name, Ghostbusters has been able to expand its fandom with the likes of television, comics and video games. The idea of a new Ghostbusters film has been talked about for many years now; and while many have hoped for the day that Ghostbusters 3 would appear on the silver screen, that day has never come. However that is not to say that the Ghostbusters would not return to the big screen as now in theaters is a reboot to series. Directed by Paul Feig, Ghostbusters takes a new spin on the series by having a female Ghostbuster team. Despite the controversy surrounding the film, there was no denying that this reboot was among one of the most anticipated films to see season; but does Ghostbusters truly answer the call for fans everywhere?

Ghostbusters centers on Erin Gilbert (Kristen Wiig): a scientist who has put her investigation on the supernatural behind her. However Erin gets back into her roots after she and her old friend Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy) discover a malevolent ghost haunting a building. After this discovery, and loosing her job, Erin joins Abby on a new expedition to find and catch ghosts. Together with the engineer Jillian Holtzman (Kate McKinnon) and the MTA Worker Patty Tolan (Leslie Jones) the four become the group known as the Ghostbusters. While learning how to catch ghosts, the four ladies discovers that someone is trying to pull the spirit world into the physical one, and it up to them to save New York.

The Huntsman Winter's War Review: Grimm Spin-off Cursed with Mediocrity

Once upon a time there was a film called Snow White and the Huntsman. The film hit theaters in the summer of 2012 and brought a new take to the classic fairy tale. However the film was met with mediocrity as the reviews for the blockbuster fairy tale were not welcoming. However the movie did  well enough in the box office to the point where it could garner a sequel. So with Snow White getting her happily every after, how could filmmakers create another movie in this fantasy series? The answer is centering on the second part of the 2012 movie: The Huntsman. Taking center stage is none other than Chris Hemsworth as reprises his role in the new film-The Huntsman: Winter's War. Directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan (whom was the 2nd Unit Director to Snow White and the Huntsman), the new film was advertised to be the story before the first movie as it would tell the origin of Eric the Huntsman. With a sense of fantasy and adventure in its trailer, this continuation looked promising; but was The Huntsman a blockbuster filled with magic or was it just a grim experience?

The tale to The Huntsman centers on Eric who tasked to track down the Evil Queen Ravenna's (Charlize Theron) magic mirror that seems to be wrecking havoc on Snow White's kingdom. Unfortunately Eric is not the only one searching for the item as the Snow Queen, and Ravenna's sister, Freya (Emily Blunt) seeks the power of the mirror. On this journey The Huntsman encounters Sara (Jessica Chastain): the love of Eric's life whom he believed to be dead. Together with a company of dwarves (Nick Frost, Rob Brydon, Sheridan Smith and Alexandra Roache) the former Huntsmen set off to find the mirror before Freya's forces can retrieve the mystical object.

In the Heart of the Sea Review: Sets Sail with Strong Cast, Themes and Adventure

Many know the name of Moby Dick. There is no doubt that the novel written by Herman Melville has become an iconic piece of literature; as the story has been told time and again in a variety of mediums. Yet out of all various of this tale, none have actually gone into the origin of the story itself. The fact is that the story of Moby Dick is based on a real tale which can now be seen in the film: In the Heart of the Sea. Directed by famed filmmaker Ron Howard, In the Heart of the Sea is based on the Nathan Philbrick novel reflects on the real events that was said to inspire the American Epic. With this film being pushed back for the Holiday season, my curiosity to this movie was quite high. However does this new adventure sail the high sea, or does In the Heart of the Sea sink from over hype.

In Heart of the Sea captured the story of Herman Melville (Ben Whishaw) speaking with former sailor Thomas Nickerson (Brendan Gleeson) about his time with on the Essex. Thomas speaks about his time as a cabin boy (Tom Holland) and when sailed with Owen Chase (Chris Hemsworth), George Pollard (Benjamin Walker) and the rest of the Essex crew in order to go whaling. However things go wrong when the ship is attack by a massive, scarred and pale whale. Once the ship is destroyed, the Essex crew must find a way to return home while surviving the harshness of the sea; and the whale who hellbent on hunting the sailors.