Brunansky's Blog

Category: Film Reviews (written)

  • War for the Planet of the Apes #review

    War for the Planet of the Apes #review

    This trilogy began in 2011 and told us the story of how the world became overrun with intelligent apes who could talk. These three movies have explored the beginning of the end for humanities reign as the dominant species on planet Earth. So, did “War for the Planet of the…

  • The Big Sick #review

    The Big Sick #review

    Movies that are based on true stories can be tricky. As I’ve written before, the story has to walk the fine line of moments of value for the story being told versus here’s one more event that actually occurred in real life. Is what’s happening on screen furthering the plot…

  • [Spoiler] Spider-Man Homecoming #review

    [Spoiler] Spider-Man Homecoming #review

    The official announcement that Sony and Marvel Studio’s would be working together to bring us a new “Spider-Man” movie was definitely something to be excited about. The casting, the story connecting to the already existing cinematic universe and the reliability of Marvel Studio’s to deliver entertaining films all plussed my…

  • The House #review

    The House #review

    I can see a cast listing and know immediately if I’ll have any interest in seeing a film or not. Certain actors I prefer over others for particular movies and I think everyone has that. You’ll see a comedian you love in a movie and you get excited. Perhaps it’s…

  • [Non Spoiler] Baby Driver #Review

    [Non Spoiler] Baby Driver #Review

    This was the most anticipated film of the year for me. The initial trailer immediately set lofty expectations and the positive news about the movie only helped increase the excitement. The original story, characters and even music were all ingredients that looked to build this film into something fun for…

  • [Spoilers] King Arthur: Legend of the Sword #review

    [Spoilers] King Arthur: Legend of the Sword #review

    The story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is a story I think most people grow up with. This is not the story we grew up on. This is a modern retelling of a classic story that was met with mixed feelings by many who saw…

  • [Spoilers] The Mummy #review

    [Spoilers] The Mummy #review

    This is the first film in a new monster movie franchise that is being titled “Dark Universe” by Universal Studios. This was meant to set the stage for the monster movies that will soon follow. In this sixth retelling, we get a slightly different but somewhat familiar story that explores…

  • Churchill – Review

    Churchill – Review

    Independent films arrive in theaters with little advertising on occasion. This would be that occasion. I hadn’t watched a trailer, seen a movie poster or saw a review for this film leading up to my decision to see this in the theater. In fact, after I decided to see this…

  • [Spoilers] Wonder Woman #review

    [Spoilers] Wonder Woman #review

    This is the fourth film in what Warner Brothers is calling the “DC Extended Universe.” What has been met with an occasional mixed reaction and predominately disparaging comments, this series of movies pressed on giving us iconic characters like Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor and the Joker. We also received lesser…

  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales – #review

    Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales – #review

    This series of films have been getting steadily worse. Since 2003 we have been following the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow despite how ridiculous and abysmal the stories became. Now, we have the fifth, and possibly last, film in the franchise. Does this reignite the excitement from the first film…