#REVIEW: “SEVENTH SON”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
Seventh Son, a Movie that has been sitting on the shelf for longer than any Movie truly should have, finally sees the light of day. Unfortunately, the question has to be asked why the Movie ever left the dusty shelf it was left on years ago. The Film struggles to find itself, its Story feeling at times too familiar and at times unintentionally-funny that the Audience cannot muster enough to remain captivated.
The Film inspired by Joseph Delaney's ...
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#REVIEW: “SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: SPONGE OUT OF WATER”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants is back and this time he comes to the shore. SpongeBob: Sponge Out of Water is the second Movie in the beloved animated Franchise, made more in the spirit of the newer episodes of the Series, versus its earlier Era dating back to the late '90s. Any Child or die-hard Fan of the Television Series will rejoice and find themselves in-love with this Film, although we're not certain the ...
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#REVIEW: “LOVE, ROSIE”
We've always had high hopes for Lily Collins, lovable Daughter of Soft-Rock King Phil Collins. And she actually knows it, thanking me personally for being one of the first people in Canada to recognize her after a chance run-in in Yorkville a few summers ago. Our hopes were dashed when The Mortal Instruments, fronted by Collins herself, under-performed at the Box Office and eventually what was to be a massive Franchise would never have life beyond a first installment. We recall LOVE, ROSIE ...
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#REVIEW: “BLACK OR WHITE”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
After the sudden death of his Wife, alcoholic Elliot (Kevin Costner) is left to care for his Grandchild Eloise (Jillian Estell) on his own, her Mother having died in childbirth. Eloise's Father Reggie (Andre Holland) is a drug addict and mostly absent Parent, while his Mother Rowena (Octavia Spencer) is very much a part Eloise's life. So much so that she initially argues for dual custody of Eloise, and when Elliot refuses, she takes him to court.
With ...
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#REVIEW: THE 2015 SUNDANCE EXPERIENCE
By Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong
My earliest memories are cinematic ones. So to say that I have an affection for Film is well-put. Living in Toronto fuels this passion. It is filled with Movie Houses catering to every taste and type; it is where Movies take place, take shape, and are celebrated with an international major player of a Film Festival every September.
My Family lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. To many it is nothing more than the Mormon Mecca. However, to those in the know it ...
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#REVIEW: “PROJECT ALMANAC”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
For first-time Feature Director Dean Israelite makes a rather interesting debut, hopefully leading to more ahead with Project Almanac. The Film welcomes new Screenwriter Andrew Deutschman who still has some ways to go, but appears to be headed the right direction. As a Movie, Project Almanac works in a lot of ways trying its best to steer clear of clichés and obvious borrows from other time-travel Movies, except it doesn’t do so quite seamlessly. ...
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#REVIEW: “THE HUMBLING”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
The Humbling is a return to brilliance for veteran Director Barry Levinson and moreover a return to form for a Hollywood Icon, Al Pacino. Although there was a bit of buzz surrounding it after its Premiere at TIFF '14, the great Drama quietly gets a release now and must not be missed this time around. Much like Oscar-nominated Birdman, it is a Character Study focusing on the Lead, and it explores similar themes - struggles of an aging Actor and ...
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#REVIEW: “MORTDECAI”
Revuew by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
Mortdecai is a whimsical Movie that was made perhaps 20 years too late. The Movie falls into the realms of classic Pink Panther mixed with the ridiculousness of Mr. Magoo. The Story behind Mortdecai may be something that has been done before, but it is the chemistry shared between Johnny Depp and Paul Bettany, which make this Adventure rib-splittingly fun.
The Movie focuses on Charlie Mortdecai (Johnny Depp) and his Sidekick Jock (Paul Bettany), ...
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#REVIEW: “THE BOY NEXT DOOR”
Review by George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong
There are a number of true and fast rules about the month of January.
1. Most of us are still in a state of shock as the credit card statements arrive with reminders of the over-spending done during the Holidays.
2. It’s the best time of the year to buy linens on sale
3. Major Hollywood studios are devoting all their resources behind films nominated for Academy Awards and release Movies that would never ever be Oscar bait!
There are a number of ...
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#REVIEW: “A MOST VIOLENT YEAR”
If you haven't already died from the agonizing wait, A Most Violent Year finally gets its release here in Canada after wowing audiences and Critics alike south of the Border in limited release. Much dependent on the phenomenal work of tough-luck Actor (don't even get us started about last year's glaring namesake snub) Oscar Isaac, this latest effort from Writer/Director JC Chandor (Margin Call) is set in New York amidst the City's historically violent, crime-riddled year, 1981. Centering on ...
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