Last December, I was rather disappointed by The Force Awakens (as was much of the Nerd Union staff). While there was plenty to like and enjoy, we quickly discovered the movie was giving us a ton of material retread. So it would…
Category: Movie Reviews
Moana’s Splash is Worth the Hype
Disney’s been having a good year with animation, as Moana hit theaters for the holiday weekend. Beautifully animated, matched with a strong story and a wonderful soundtrack, Moana stands on it’s own is and is one film you don’t want…
5 Best Star Trek Films Ever: Commander’s Log
Hey Nerd Faithful, it’s Commander Shipp here with a tough task during Trek Week. I’m trying to figure out the five best Star Trek films and it wasn’t easy by any stretch of the imagination. Some fell into place pretty…
“Beyond” Excels In Every Way (Spoiler-Free)
Need a summer pick me after a few misfires in June? Star Trek Beyond may be the surprise knock out of the blockbuster season. See how well it worked before you go out this weekend and beam up.
“Ghostbusters” May Make You Call Somebody Else
All sexist nerd rage aside, if anyone could have pulled off topping a 80’s classic, it would have been this group of women. (I might have thrown in Maya Rudolph for good measure, but to each their own.) Unfortunately, there’s not…
Did The Director’s Cut Shed New Light? Batman V Superman Revisited
It gave me no pleasure ripping this film a new one when it came out. And rightfully so, the theatrical cut is a pristine piece of garbage from a rotten pail. Plus, your film has to be pretty bad to…
Kevin Costner’s Got An Edge in “Criminal”
If you get past the murky science being presented in Criminal, there’s an enjoyable action ride here even if it’s still too rough to be an instant classic.
The Totally Biased “Batman v Superman” Review
I’m not going to lie, I had my misgivings about this film and even after watching it, most of those were not changed. However there are gems in this film that shouldn’t be ignored. While this film does deserve the…
Zoolander 2 Isn’t Worth Another Glance
You probably don’t need me to tell to stay away from this stinker. However, in case it had crossed your mind, here’s the reasons to avoid this one like the plague.
Deadpool Earns The Hard R, Hollywood…Not So Much
Rarely does Biff, I mean Fox, ever get anything right. Just look at X-Men Origins: Weird Deadpool or Fantastic Four: Disappearing Facial Hair/Wig Edition; two excellent properties that they have almost or successfully run into the ground. The only reason X-Men: Days…