I’m fairly certain that by now everyone knows about this Friday’s release of Marvel’s “The Avengers”. All week I’ve looked at all things superheroes from special Phenomenal 5 lists to flashback reviews. I think it’s also safe to say that most people know that “The Avengers” is based on a comic book superhero team. The … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Thor”
The summer of 2011 was all about superheroes. The summer movie season started with “Thor”, the first of four superhero film’s that were released between May and July of 2011. The idea of a Thor movie changed hands multiple times but Marvel Studios would finally green-light the project after the strong success of the Iron Man film. “Thor” was another movie that led … Continue reading
5 PHENOMENALLY AWFUL SUPERHERO MOVIES
In honor of this Friday’s release of “The Avengers”, I’m spending the week looking at comic book/ superhero movies. Yesterday we listed 5 Phenomenal Superhero Movies. Well, just like every other genre, you have good movies and you have some real stinkers. Today I’m listing 5 Phenomenally Awful Superhero Movies. As with yesterday’s list, this … Continue reading
“THE DARK KNIGHT RISES” VIRAL CAMPAIGN PICKS UP STEAM…
All of the spotlight has been on Marvel Studio’s highly anticipated “The Avengers”. But with it’s weekend release upon us, Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises” is ready to launch it’s viral campaign. We’ve already heard that a new never before seen trailer will be attached to the Avengers movie. Today some very interesting images surfaced on the … Continue reading
5 PHENOMENAL SUPERHERO MOVIES
You may have heard that a little movie called “The Avengers” hits theaters this Friday. In honor of this highly anticipated, sure to be blockbuster I thought it would be fun to spend some time this week looking at the hugely popular superhero genre. I’m doing two Phenomenal 5 lists this week starting with 5 … Continue reading
“SAFE” – 3 1/2 STARS
While not all of Jason Statham’s action pictures have been good, you can’t deny that he has an almost infectious tough guy charisma. He’s a believable action movie star even in the middle of some pretty far-fetched action sequences. In “Safe”, Statham shoots, kicks, and punches through some pretty familiar territory. But it’s also a sharply … Continue reading
