Movie Reviews

Justin Hall at the Movies

Avatar: Way of the Water

Thirteen years ago, James Cameron returned to making movies with his highly anticipated follow-up to Titanic with Avatar. Just like that film, it became...

Wakanda Forever

The original Black Panther from 2018 was a massive hit that became somewhat of a game changer for the superhero genre. With the unfortunate death...

Armageddon Time

Armageddon Time is a drama, not an end-of-the-world thriller. Writer/director James Gray has concocted a poignant portrait that follows a predictable narrative arc, but...

Ticket to Paradise

Ticket to Paradise features George Clooney and Julia Roberts in a romantic comedy that doesn't waste their talents, but rather, just gives us what...

Black Adam

Black Adam is the latest DC character to get his own movie showcased and it's served as a passion project of sorts for Dwayne...

Halloween Ends

44 years ago, the Halloween franchise was born and it launched Jamie Lee Curtis into superstardom. Since then, the series has taken numerous detours...

Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the latest film by David O. Russell. Just like some of his previous efforts such as Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle,...

See How They Run

See How They Run is not an original work in the murder mystery genre. It borrows heavily from the likes of Agatha Christie and...

Don’t Worry Darling

Don't Worry Darling is a real disappointment. Here's a movie that has such an intriguing premise, a gifted cast, and admittedly impressive production values,...

Medieval

Medieval will play like a history lesson for younger audiences. Not medieval history, but rather Hollywood history. I'm not sure if the movie is...

The Woman King

The Woman King could best be described as a cross between Black Panther and Braveheart that's superior to those two films. Powerfully acted by Viola Davis...

Barbarian

Barbarian is another horror movie that knows for sure which direction its story should take. It follows an unconventional narrative structure that works well...