#REVIEW: “ROCKETMAN”

Review by George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong ROCKETMAN opens with a glorious symphonic suite of an Elton John hit against a backdrop of twinkling stars that quickly morphs into our hero stomping down a corridor leaving a stadium, garbed in one of his Liberace-inspired costumes, and he winds up at an AA meeting where he lists a litany of personal demons. This quickly segues into a beautifully-choreographed and sung version of five-year-old Reginald Dwight (Elton’s real name) singing “The Bitch ... Read more

#REVIEW: “ALADDIN”

Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong Aladdin was, is and likely will always be my favourite animated Disney film. It was one of the first movies I ever watched in the theatre and the experience was unforgettable. So when Disney announced a live-action remake, I was immediately skeptical. What could this new Film say that was not said back in 1992? You likely already know the story of Aladdin (Markham’s own Mena Massoud) and how he meets the Genie (Will Smith). If you do not, then you ... Read more

#REVIEW: “BOOKSMART”

Review by Mr. Will Wong The Coming-of-Age genre is a crowded one but Booksmart, the directorial debut of Olivia Wilde, offers a fresh spin that feels now and fun. The Comedy penned by Emily Halpern, Sarah Haskins, Susanna Fogel and Katie Silberman centers on childhood best friends Molly (Beanie Feldstein) and Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) on the eve of their high school graduation. Molly is about to enter Harvard, while Amy embarks  on a trip to Botswana for the summer before beginning her studies at ... Read more

#REVIEW: “JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM”

Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is  Excommunicado and on-the-run. He has a $14-million bounty on his head, and has every assassin in the world looking to take him out. With a few favours left, John must do whatever it takes to stay alive. The Plot is not as concise as “Punks murder John Wick’s dog, he swears revenge”, but John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum is an ass-kickingly great time. It hits the ground running and picks up immediately after its ... Read more

#REVIEW: “POMS”

Review by George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong In the interest of full disclosure, I am at an age, best described by the inimitable Bea Arthur in MAME, as between “35 and death” therefore, I approach movies about aging and/or retirement options with a particular mindset….there, by the grace of God, go I! Eschewing tired clichés about doddering, forgetful old fogeys, POMS is a delightful Comedy that deals with topics like friendships, sex and illness with humour, sensitivity and style. Diane ... Read more

#REVIEW: “THE HUSTLE”

Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong This Adaptation of the 1988 Comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels changes the genders from male to female con artists. Low-rent con artist Lonnie (Rebel Wilson) has recently been caught-on to in New York City and has headed to the south of France to broaden her horizons. It’s there that she meets high-class British con artist Josephine (Anne Hathaway). The two team up with the quest to take down some rotten men who only think about one thing. However, when ... Read more

#REVIEW: “TOLKIEN”

Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong Twwhis Film documents the King of Literary Fantasy J.R.R. Tolkien’s (Nicolas Hoult) life, touching upon the beautiful and poignant experiences of Tolkien’s childhood to adulthood. Particularly his relationships with his group of childhood friends, his romantic relationship with Edith Bratt (Lily Collins) and his traumatic experiences fighting in World War I. And how these early life experiences helped him pen The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings ... Read more

#REVIEW: “POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU”

Review by Mr. Will Wong Pokémon Detective Pikachu is the first ever live-action adaptation for the beloved Pokémon Franchise. While it is a known fact that Video Game adaptations often don't fare well critically, this effort from Director Rob Letterman (Goosebumps), offers something innovative which fans are long overdue. The Film is set in a world where humans and Pokémon co-exist together. Tim Goodman (Justice Smith) comes across a talking Pikachu (Ryan Reynolds) who belonged to his ... Read more

#TJFF: “FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES” REVIEW

Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong Fiddler on the Roof premiered in 55 years ago in New York City. With his Documentary Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles, Director Max Lewkowicz explores the impact the Musical and its Oscar-winning Film have had on audiences around the world then and in all those years since 1964. I need to be upfront when I say that I have never watched Fiddler on the Roof. I know what it is and I can describe the packaging of my parents’ double VHS copy of the Film, ... Read more

#REVIEW: “LONG SHOT”

By Mr. Will Wong Defying its title, LONG SHOT is a real fan-favourite! Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron deliver the sparks in this uplifting and daring Rom-Com of the now. Opinionated Writer Fred Flarsky (Rogen) remains true to values, quitting his job at The Advocate after crooked media mogul Parker Wembley (Andy Serkis) buys out the publication. He has a chance meeting with childhood crush and babysitter, Charlotte Field (Theron), who now happens to be United States Secretary of States with ... Read more