Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was supposed to compete directly with Captain America: Civil War by releasing on the same day, but Warner Bros. decided -- wisely -- that more money was to be made without forcing audiences to choose between two huge tentpoles. But both studios knew their movies would be compared ad... Continue Reading →
The Greatest Avenger — Captain America: The Winter Soldier Review
Captain America's first movie had him playing up the role of public servant, popular/populist hero boosting America's morale during a major World War. Unfortunately, the movie played itself, churning out montages, a half-baked second half, and an anti-climactic battle with archvillain Red Skull that, altogether, ultimately served the purpose of delivering the Captain to the... Continue Reading →
Iron Man 2 Review
The first Iron Man seemed like a great start -- the core strength of the movie rested on casting a great lead, Robert Downey Jr., as genius inventor Tony Stark who turns into a self-made superhero. The solid origin story came with a collection of vignettes that showcased a Marvel version of superhero DIY. It... Continue Reading →