Though many consider the current MCU slate as the pioneers of the modern comic-book blockbuster, it's difficult to ignore the fact that the X-Men series was essentially what paved the way for all that have come since. Whilst the 1980's and 1990's gave us Superman and Batman films, and, though a Marvel brand, the Blade films were seen more as Wesley Snipes features rather than … [Read more...] about X-Men: Dark Phoenix – Film Review
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Hellboy – Film Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Enhf1qEHYE Even if one was able to cast aside in their mind the Guillermo del Toro-helmed Hellboy (2004) and its sequel The Golden Army (2008), Neil Marshall's excessive 2019 take would still be considered a trash fire of epic proportions. Serving as a reboot of the cult Dark Horse Comics character rather than a continuation, Marshall's hot … [Read more...] about Hellboy – Film Review
Shazam! – Film Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-fVkkAaRfw I think perhaps it's time that the DC vs. Marvel arguments can be put to rest. Whilst the juggernaut that is the MCU have, for the most part, delivered consecutive winners since debuting with Iron Man in 2008, as of late DC have arguably found their footing with Wonder Woman and Aquaman both earning critical and commercial acclaim … [Read more...] about Shazam! – Film Review
Venom – Film Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LnrpGyvMXg The road as of late for Venom hasn't been the smoothest to travel. The trailer failed to live up to the expectations of salivating fans, and those hoping it would follow in the footsteps of Deadpool and Logan by embracing its more adult classification were bitterly disappointed when it was announced the film would be catering to a … [Read more...] about Venom – Film Review