#REVIEW: “THE MARTIAN”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
A severe storm leads the crew of Ares III to abort their mission on Mars. They believe they have lost crew member and botanist Mark Watney (Matt Damon) in the chaos, as has NASA and the rest of the world. Except Mark survived, and is now stranded and alone. With limited supplies and NASA working around the clock to save him, Mark must rely on his own skills and the tools he has to survive as long as he possibly can.
Based on Andy Weir’s compelling ...
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#REVIEW: “THE WALK”
Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong
A beautiful moment is something to aspire to and cherish. This is the simple yet profound premise behind iconic Robert Zemeckis’ latest Film, The Walk.
Throughout the previous decade, Zemeckis has worked tirelessly to forward the medium of motion-capture movies. The Walk is his first foray into the medium of 3D, and it’s quite the introduction. Its subject matter surrounds the revered walk of Philippe Petit, a Frenchman who came to New ...
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#REVIEW: TD MUSIC PRESENTS STROMAE AT ECHO BEACH
Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong
In the midst of an Indian Summer there are no venues as enjoyable as Echo Beach. Furthermore there are few entertainers as stage worthy as Belgium’s Stromae, and his Nigerian-American opener, Jidenna.
Beneath a waxing harvest moon Jidenna warmed up the crowd with a commanding performance that included his summer smash, “Classic Man.” Following the dapper rapper was the star of the show, Stromae, presented by TD ...
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#REVIEW: “HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
Genndy Tartakovsky brought Hotel Transylvania to life in 2012 and introduced a new generation of children to his style of heartfelt comedic pleasure. In the sequel to Hotel Transylvania, the same amount of heart that made the first Film so enjoyable is present again, with the joy of some new cast members, including Mel Brooks.
When Mavis (Selena Gomez) and Johnny (Andy Samberg) reveal that they have a child, Dennis (Asher Blinkoff), Dracula (Adam ...
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#REVIEW: “THE INTERN”
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
When a Film has a lot to say, usually that’s a bad thing, but for The Intern it works thanks to a witty script and stellar performances. It’s a Film about friendship, work and family. As well as having an awesome feminist message all audiences will appreciate.
The story centers around 70-year-old retired and bored Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) who wants to find something exciting to do with his life. When he applies for a senior ...
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#REVIEW: “EVEREST”
Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong
Whether hill or mountain, it is within us to climb. To reach beyond that which we currently grasp. This is the premise behind Icelandic Director Baltasar Kormákur’s latest film, Everest. As its name suggests it is also about Mount Everest, what the Nepalese refer to as, “the forehead of the sky.” People began to strive for its summit in the 1920s, but it wasn’t until the 50s that anyone reached it. By the 90s professionally operated ...
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#REVIEW: “MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
After escaping the maze and being rescued, Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) and the rest of the Gladers end up in a military base run by a group called W.C.K.D. (pronounced wicked). Thomas discovers some horrific truths, and manages to break free with the Gladers into the scorch. But their problems are just beginning.
The Maze Runner was an intriguing take on Lord of the Flies, with a bit of sci-fi and zombie film tropes added in. It was entertaining ...
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#REVIEW: “COOTIES”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
From new Directors Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion comes a Film about the Cootie Apocalypse, well if you’re situated near Fort Chicken. The Movie is mildly-entertaining, which is quiet surprising when you look at the writing duo of Leigh Whannell (creator of Saw) and Ian Brennan (co-creator of Glee) as they try to create this year's Zombieland but cooties instead.
The Movie focuses on three main characters as they try to battle the children of ...
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#REVIEW: “THE VISIT”
Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong
M. Night Shyamalan is a household name for a reason, he makes good movies. Not for everyone always, but for all of us every so often. His latest project, The Visit, is certain to excite fans of all kinds.
Like all of his movies, The Visit comes equipped with an interesting script. The story begins with a mother (Kathryn Hahn) sending her two children to her parent’s house. She hasn’t seen her parents since she ran out on them as a ...
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#REVIEW: “A WALK IN THE WOODS”
Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong
Bill Bryson is a beloved American author known for his amusing adventure books. One in particular, A Walk in the Woods, recalls his attempt at tackling the Appalachian Trail with his friend Stephan Katz.
A Walk in the Woods is now a Film starring Robert Redford as Bill Bryson, and Nick Nolte as Stephan Katz. Like the book, the film follows the same path with anecdotes and insights about it along the way. The Appalachian Trail is an incredible ...
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