#REVIEW: “BIG EYES”
If there is anyone who understands the makings of a Husband-Wife Team, that would be the Visionary Tim Burton himself, having harmoniously collaborated for many years with Wife and Muse, Helena Bonham-Carter. His latest effort, BIG EYES tells a different kind of a domestic Tale, focusing largely on the battle-embroiled marriage between Walter and Margaret Keane. The Couple whom artistically were at the pinnacle of their success in the '60s, pulled-off a sham which would fool the ...
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#REVIEW: “INTO THE WOODS”
Review by Will Wong for Mr. Will Wong
Theatre Fans long have loved INTO THE WOODS, but even they need to be prepared for what a delight Rob Marshall's (Chicago) Film Adaptation turns out to be. From start to finish, every frame is filled with magic, transporting us far, far away to a World of wonderment within the infinite imaginations of the Brothers Grimm.
INTO THE WOODS intertwines cleverly into one grand Spectacle the stories of Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Red Riding Hood and ...
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#REVIEW: “ANNIE”
Admit it. Your eyes (like mine) rolled when you first heard ANNIE was getting a Reboot too, right? How possibly could the 1982 Classic be improved upon? Will Gluck brought us pure delight with 2010's Easy A, hence when we learned ANNIE would be left in his capable hands, we felt somewhat relieved. When it was confirmed however that Academy Award Nominee Child Actor Quvenzhané Wallis would be in the Titular Role, our curiosity genuinely was piqued. And then came the super-glossy ...
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#REVIEW: “NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB”
Review by George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong
Movie Franchises, as a rule, are Critic-proof. They are monster worldwide Hits with an appreciative Audience that await to see that latest Installment. In the case of NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB, not only have the first two Movies grossed over one billion dollars, it also hits the theatre with added interest with the distinction of bring Comedic Genius Robin Williams’ last onscreen appearance (as well as Hollywood legend, Mickey ...
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#REVIEW: “THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES”
Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong
It is the end of an era, the cinematic mythology of Middle-Earth has come to a close. This, the latest and last of the Hobbit Tales, begins exactly where the last one left off. Smaug has been awakened by a gaggle of gold hungry Dwarves, and as a result the Dragon releases his wrath upon the nearby Lake-town. As the fires burn Bard (Luke Evans) finds the courage to fulfill his destiny and slay the foul Beast. It’s an enchanting opening sequence, ...
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#REVIEW: “EXODUS: GOD AND KINGS”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
Don't get us wrong, Ridley Scott’s latest Film Exodus: Gods and Kings is by no means remarkable, but perhaps it is one of the more tolerable biblical Pictures offered to Moviegoers in the past while. The story of Moses is well-known, hence the challenges certainly are there and the room for taking liberties really is sparse. Even a team of four Screenwriters including Steve Zaillian (Schindler’s List, American Gangster) struggle to adapt the ...
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#REVIEW: “TOP FIVE”
Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong
The term "Top Five" refers to an individual's favorite rap emcees. For example someone may say their Top Five is: Nas, 2-Pac, Drake, Kanye West and Eminem. While another person may respond with: Biggie, Jay-Z, Ice Cube, Andre 3000 and Slick Rick. The possibilities are endless, but what does that have to do with the Film by the same name?
Top Five is a Romantic-Comedy that is starring, written and directed by Chris Rock. It tells the tale of Andre ...
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#REVIEW: “SERENA”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
Danish Director Susanne Bier’s latest effort, the long-awaited Depression Era Drama Serena, comes with high expectations, reuniting Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle Co-Stars Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence a third time. The Film is based on the Bestseller by Author Ron Rash. Other than some watchable performances from a talented Ensemble, telling a Story of corruption and jealousy, regrettably we cannot help but feel it misses ...
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#REVIEW: “CORNER GAS: THE MOVIE”
Review by George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong
Fans of Dog River, Saskatchewan and its quirky Inhabitants rejoice – CORNER GAS: THE MOVIE is coming to a Movie Theatre near you. I must admit, in full disclosure, that I was not a regular Viewer of the highly-successful and multi-award-winning TV Series in its six-season run on CTV, but I had watched enough shows to know the Characters and each of their idiosyncratic personalities.
I approached viewing the long awaited cinematic version with ...
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#REVIEW: “WILD”
Based on the Memoir WILD: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed, WILD certainly has generated its share of buzz on the Festival Circuit pre-Awards season. Reese Witherspoon goes through yet another reinvention here in a Career which has seen both Oscars for her turn as June Carter Cash and massive teen fandom in the adored Legally Blonde franchise. In an already successful year which has seen her win quiet victories in a Producer's role for massively-successful Gone ...
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