Young CriticThis video game adaptation is blandly generic Given how readily film studios have exploited IP, it’s a surprise that Nintendo’s video game universe has remained relatively untouched. There was the maligned live-action Su
Young CriticThe board game adaptation is surprisingly entertaining The “Dungeons & Dragons” boardgame had a bit of a revival in the mid-2010s as 80s nostalgia was running high. It was featured heavily in the first season of Stranger
Young CriticThe Adam Driver vs. dinosaurs vehicle is dully banal The last two species that have ruled our planet have been humans and dinosaurs; it is only natural that the imagination of artists ponder which of the two would triump
Young CriticThe highly anticipated series starts slow and improves with each episode J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” essentially jumpstarted modern fantasy stories. The film adaptations by Peter Jackson proved incredibly succes
Young CriticGeorge Miller’s newest is an ambitious tale whose third act fails to nail the landing Many filmmakers can claim to be versatile, but none can top George Miller’s ability to flit between wildly different genres. This is t
Young CriticRobert Egger’s latest is another unique and immersive feature Robert Eggers is quickly becoming one of the most unique and fascinating new directors to follow. His films are placed in settings that are little explored in
Young CriticThe latest in the wizarding franchise corrects some mistakes, but still feels like unnecessary filler The world of Harry Potter has proven to be incredibly lucrative for all involved, perhaps too much so. Inevitably, as
Young CriticJason Reitman’s take on his father’s original films finds a difficult balance With Hollywood playing it safe with films from now on, it’s hard to truly exhume much originality with blockbuster fare. As such we are resort
Young CriticDenis Villeneuve's ambitious adaptation is a true achievement “Dune” by Frank Herbert is an adaptation that has broken many of the best cinematic minds. In the 1970s Alejandro Jodorowsky attempted an adaptation with Mick
Young CriticThe newest Marvel movie has flashy action that's weighed down by world-building Marvel has been making the rounds recently, at trying to bring more diversity and representation to its superhero lineup. They’ve finally pr
Young CriticShawn Levy's latest is a charming and enjoyable ride Shawn Levy is turning into the type of powerhouse Hollywood producers that we simply don’t see anymore. The Canadian has been working diligently behind the scenes, occ
Young CriticDisney's newest "ride adaptation" is a charming if derivative affair The roadmap that Disney created of transforming amusement park rides into films (and not the other way around), has been quite lucrative. The Pirates o
Young CriticPixar's latest is a big step-down from their usual fare Pixar’s constant output and extremely high standards can be grueling for filmmakers, it is impossible to keep up the production of such transcendental and cultural
Young CriticSeason 4 of the adult animated series has a high bar to clear, but it does so with style Netflix is producing so much content nowadays, that it is becoming harder not only to keep up with all their releases, but just the
Young CriticThe new reboot is lazily crafted and tonally dull Time and time again Hollywood will continue to make attempts at cracking the formula of the videogame movie. There have been modest box office results with the likes of L
Young CriticThe culmination of the "monster verse" continues its downward trend As a child playing with action-figures or dolls, one can have the craziest fantasy crossovers in their mind; Gandalf and Dumbledore meeting, Luke Skywal
Young CriticThe newest Disney princess seems to be on creative autopilot Due to COVID-19 the manner in which films are released is changing in ways that could be seismic in the future. No one is sure if things will return back to no
Young CriticThis remake from Robert Zemeckis employs, but doesn't commit to interesting interpretive changes Roald Dahl’s impact on children’s stories is something that has not gotten the proper appreciation it deserves. Dahl was ab
Young CriticThe Newest Disney Live-Action Remake Ends Up Blunting Its Powerful Source Material One pleasant aspect of the money-bait live-action Disney remakes is their modernization of certain tropes that were outdated when the ori
Young CriticAn unconvincing comedy that wastes the opportunities of its premise Seth Rogen has been riding high in the comedy wave, as he has dominated the box office and comedic genre in film for nearly two decades. However, with t
Young CriticA unique and competently explored concept The concept of immortality is one that human beings have been exploring and pondering since our first consciousness. It has been infused in religion, science, and, of course, the
Young CriticDisney has had a largely successful track-record when creating satisfying blockbusters. Whether from beloved existing material, or a pairing with original filmmakers, there are rare misses with this roadmap. The highest
Young CriticSince its first foray into animation with Luxo Jr. (1986) and with its groundbreaking Toy Story (1995), Pixar has been the quality standard for animation in Hollywood. Thus whenever a new release of theirs is announced,
Young CriticThe video game industry continues to be the leader in growth in the entertainment industry, far outpacing any other sector. It thus makes sense that film studios (struggling for declining movie attendance) want to adapt