Young CriticThis is the second film pitting two superheroes against each other after Batman v. Superman . It is also the second film that inserts a disappointing and unnecessary villain. Captain America: Civil War is a great blockb
Young CriticI don’t normally look positively on remakes, but as in everything there are exceptions. I have previously said that the best way to go about a remake is changing the story into something fresher, but keeping some nostalg
Young CriticJohn Carney’s films are always about music. His two most successful films are Once and Begin Again , both great portrayals of the independent music world in Dublin and in New York. In Sing Street he returns to Dublin an
Young CriticExperimental movies have to be admired because they push the boundaries of known cinema and try to create a new form of artistic expression. Hardcore Henry certainly pushes the boundaries of known cinema, but apart from
Young CriticRichard Linklater’s films are known for making ordinary characters seem so exceptional. His last film, Boyhood , was an incredible epic following the same actors for 12 years while they grew up, simultaneously telling a
Young CriticJean-Marc Vallée is one of my personal favorite directors. He has created such great films like Dallas Buyers Club, Wild , and the fabulous C.R.A.Z.Y. His most recent film, Demolition , teams him up with the superb Jake
Young CriticDrone warfare is becoming increasingly ubiquitous in the modern world. There are many arguments for and against it. Recently there have been attempts in Hollywood to present these arguments to audiences, but there hasn’t
Young CriticI am yet to be convinced with Zack Snyder’s directorial brilliance. His previous films 300, Watchmen, Sucker Punch, and Man of Steel were all a big mess of CGI and explosions. His latest film: Batman v. Superman: Dawn o
Young CriticIt’s a shame the route that YA movies are taking. They have completely lost the ambition and creativity that defined their great success. We’ve seen their decline with Maze Runner, Twilight, and the end of The Hunger Gam
Young CriticJeff Nichols is becoming increasingly respected in the film world. His films are usually set in the American mid-west, and he has such deep and unique characters that tell very compelling stories that attract A-list acto
Young CriticNo one knows what J.J. Abrams is up to. Only two months ago, we found out that he had a secret film in the works that was a sequel to his 2008 film Cloverfield . Previous to that, no one had any idea that 10 Cloverfield
Young CriticDisney is producing more and more films that are aimed at children but are really for adults. We saw this with last year’s Inside Out , and we see it this year with Zootopia . It really is revolutionary for a medium that
Young CriticBeing able to laugh at oneself is one of the most admirable and useful things in life. It allows you to take self-criticism and in a way, it helps you become a better person by identifying your faults. Marvel is one of t
Young CriticLeonardo DiCaprio is like Pixar; when you think he just can’t outdo his last performance, he finds a way to surprise you. In The Revenant , Iñarritu’s follow up to his Oscar winning Birdman , DiCaprio gives one of his mo
Young CriticTarantino is one of the greatest American auteurs of all time. He has only produced eight films in his career, but all eight of them have been great with extremely complex plots, great dialogue, and, of course, a lot of