By: Debbie Wang Ry Russo-Young’s adaptation of Lauren Oliver’s young-adult book of the same name may not be for everyone, but the two of them definitely understand the demographic they are trying to pitch this film to. Between the unironic use of the word “bae” and calling all your enemies bitches, Before I Fall is […]
Get Out – A Tense Satirical Thriller
By: Matt Prazak Jordan Peele sits in the directors chair for the first time in his new thriller Get Out, starring Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Catherine Keener and Bradley Whitford. Known for his comedic roles on TV before making the transition to the big screen with Keanu, Jordan Peele writes and directs a film that […]
Moonlight – Personal and Graceful
By: Ali Habous [[I can see why the academy chose to give the Oscar for best film to Moonlight. Along with La La land, Moonlight is one of the most unique films of the year, even the past few years. Everybody likes to see the underdog winning and that’s what happened this year when […]
‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ is Back with a Vengeance
By: Ali Habous I’ll say this right off the bat, John Wick: Chapter 2 is not a better film than John Wick. But at the same time, it comes very close and it’s hard to see the filmmakers coming up with anything better than what they came up with in chapter 2. It is a safe […]
‘Paterson’ is Poetry in Motion
By: Debbie Wang “There once was a poet named Paterson He did what most people asked of him He lived with his wife and he lived with his dog And he also drove a bus in Paterson” – An Ode to Paterson It seemed only fitting to start this review off with a short poem […]
‘The Founder’ Leaves You Craving Justice Instead of Fries
By: Debbie Wang “Pure Dick magic” is a real sentence that a real actor said in a real movie about the “real” founder of McDonald’s. Though this line of dialogue got a big laugh from the audience, it surprisingly highlights the heart and soul of what McDonald’s once was – the ingenuity, passion, and *magic* […]
Interview: Maren Ade & Toni Erdmann
Mrs. Ade was very kind to grant an interview. We talked during a roundtable at the Toronto International Film Festival, and I had the opportunity to ask a few questions alongside some fellow members of the press. Listed below are my questions. Where did the character of Winifred/Toni Erdmann come from? Ade: Winfried is inspired a […]
‘Fist Fight’ has Lot of Fists but No Punches
By: Ali Habous I have always found it challenging to review crude comedies like Fist Fight because it hard to judge a bunch of filmmakers who are not concerned about the film-making aspect of the movie while all they care about is making the audience laugh. We can talk about the acting and the jokes […]
Underworld: Blood Wars – Cash Grab is All About Action
By: Ali Habous As long as Underworld and Resident Evil movies continue to make money then don’t be surprised to see a new one every year or two. A movie like Underworld: Blood Wars with a budget of around 50 million and an expected box office gross of over 100 million is a good deal for […]
The Girl on the Train – A Thriller without the Thrills
By: Ali Habous After the success of Fifty Shades of Grey and Gone Girl, it comes as no surprise to see another thriller based on a famous twisty novel landing in the theaters with the obvious hope of making tons of money. Although watchable, The Girl on the Train is a big disappointment on many […]
Sully – Competent Filmmaking
By: Ali Habous Legendary director and actor Client Eastwood keeps defying all odds and coming back for more. At the age of 86, his storytelling mastery is still at full display even if he is not as enthusiastic to take on something more original or fictional. The director of American classics like Unforgiven, Million Dollar […]
‘Southside With You’ is a Respectable First Feature
By: Debbie Wang The most fitting analogy that can be made for Southside With You is strangely about a good barbecue. Everyone knows the best barbecue is cooked slowly in order to be nice and tender. Southside With You does just that. Moving at what seems to be an impossibly slow pace, the result is a tender film about […]
DVD Review: The Nice Guys
By: Ali Habous The Nice Guys is one of those movies that we don’t get to see often these days, it is simply one of the best films of 2016 so far. Not because it is unique or special, but because it is the comedy that we need and deserve. It is the buddy comedy […]
Brilliance Takes a Nose Dive Mid-Way Through ‘The Light Between Oceans’
By: Debbie Wang Derek Cianfrance artfully adapts M. L. Stedman’s book of the same name into a touching romantic period film starring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander. Those two names would be enough to fill seats in the theatre, but it surely doesn’t hurt moi recognizes Cianfrance’s name from Blue Valentine and The Places Beyond […]
Contest: Enter to Win “A Perfect Day” on DVD
Courtesy of Pacific Northwest Pictures there are 3 DVD copies of A Perfect Day up for grabs across Canada. The contest will run from September 2nd until September 7th when the winners will be announced across Get Reel Movies‘ social media platforms. Synopsis: Based on the book Dejarse Llover by Paula Farias – a doctor emergency coordinator, and author – A Perfect Day looks […]