Kevin The Critic
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I am a film-obsessed nerd who has been writing movie reviews since 2005. Check here and my FB, IG, and Twitter pages for my thoughts on the latest film/tv news.
“I, Frankenstein”. No. You, generic fantasy action movie with miscast prettyboy lead, terrible dialogue, and limp story that drags Mary Shelley’s good name and timeless themes through mud. You, 90 minutes I wish I could get back. You, worst Frankenstein movie I’ve seen. Skip it
October 30, 2025 at 1:42 AM
“I, Frankenstein”. No. You, generic fantasy action movie with miscast prettyboy lead, terrible dialogue, and limp story that drags Mary Shelley’s good name and timeless themes through mud. You, 90 minutes I wish I could get back. You, worst Frankenstein movie I’ve seen. Skip it
Ending a lengthy day by geeking out with a friend over a very middle of the road movie is my kind of night.
October 28, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Ending a lengthy day by geeking out with a friend over a very middle of the road movie is my kind of night.
”Good Fortune” delivers solid laughs and sees good performances from Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, and a divine Keanu Reeves. There’s a nice sprinkling of sweetness to it as well as it’s a good way to spend 100 minutes. 3 out of 5 stars. Check it out.
October 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
”Good Fortune” delivers solid laughs and sees good performances from Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, and a divine Keanu Reeves. There’s a nice sprinkling of sweetness to it as well as it’s a good way to spend 100 minutes. 3 out of 5 stars. Check it out.
I love Superman. For escapism, for optimism, for team-ups with other heroes, etc. I love that he’s a hero built specifically on seeing the best in people and improving the world. I also wish some of the loudest voices in his fandom weren’t so defensive over differing opinions.
October 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I love Superman. For escapism, for optimism, for team-ups with other heroes, etc. I love that he’s a hero built specifically on seeing the best in people and improving the world. I also wish some of the loudest voices in his fandom weren’t so defensive over differing opinions.
I love how Sam Raimi lights his horror movies. While they can look appropriately dark for scary sequences, he also knows that juxtaposing them with brighter daytime scenes keeps us on our toes and adds welcome visual variety.
October 21, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I love how Sam Raimi lights his horror movies. While they can look appropriately dark for scary sequences, he also knows that juxtaposing them with brighter daytime scenes keeps us on our toes and adds welcome visual variety.
“The Martian” combines optimism and emotional storytelling in a funny, thoroughly entertaining sci-fi film with near-perfect casting, a well-chosen soundtrack, strong direction, and an engaging story. Miscast Donald Glover aside, I love it. 5/5. We need more feel-good sci-fi. See it on Netflix!
October 20, 2025 at 1:43 AM
“The Martian” combines optimism and emotional storytelling in a funny, thoroughly entertaining sci-fi film with near-perfect casting, a well-chosen soundtrack, strong direction, and an engaging story. Miscast Donald Glover aside, I love it. 5/5. We need more feel-good sci-fi. See it on Netflix!
“Tron: Ares” is a limp corporate thriller whose weak story, constant ping-ponging between undercooked ideas, and generic action make it a chore. The film contradicts itself and its predecessors, and as much as Greta Lee and the Nine Inch Nails score try, they can’t save it. 2/5.
October 10, 2025 at 1:03 AM
“Tron: Ares” is a limp corporate thriller whose weak story, constant ping-ponging between undercooked ideas, and generic action make it a chore. The film contradicts itself and its predecessors, and as much as Greta Lee and the Nine Inch Nails score try, they can’t save it. 2/5.
“Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” doesn’t feel Grand for the uninitiated, but I imagine fans will be happy to see their favorite characters one last time. The acting’s good, it has moments of levity, and plays directly to its audience. 2/5 for me, but fans should see it.
October 4, 2025 at 3:12 AM
“Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” doesn’t feel Grand for the uninitiated, but I imagine fans will be happy to see their favorite characters one last time. The acting’s good, it has moments of levity, and plays directly to its audience. 2/5 for me, but fans should see it.
Spooky season is here! What are you favorite scary movies?
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October 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Spooky season is here! What are you favorite scary movies?
“Fear Street: 1994” plays like a gory, R-rated Goosebumps. The ‘90s references and lingo are mostly well-done and the relationship at its center provides some welcome heart, but the kills are standard and it sometimes focuses too much on table setting its sequel. 3/5. Netflix it.
October 1, 2025 at 2:29 AM
“Fear Street: 1994” plays like a gory, R-rated Goosebumps. The ‘90s references and lingo are mostly well-done and the relationship at its center provides some welcome heart, but the kills are standard and it sometimes focuses too much on table setting its sequel. 3/5. Netflix it.
AI has many positive uses, but you can’t replace a full human being with a machine and expect good results. As many stars as I’ve criticized over the years, I’d watch any one of them onscreen over a robot any day of the week.
September 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
AI has many positive uses, but you can’t replace a full human being with a machine and expect good results. As many stars as I’ve criticized over the years, I’d watch any one of them onscreen over a robot any day of the week.
I was watching a film yesterday that reminded me of “Sinners”, but “Sinners” outclassed it. Specifically, the lead of the film in question felt distractingly modern for the period piece setting, whereas Michael B. Jordan immediately fits into “Sinners”’ time period. Kudos to him.
September 30, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I was watching a film yesterday that reminded me of “Sinners”, but “Sinners” outclassed it. Specifically, the lead of the film in question felt distractingly modern for the period piece setting, whereas Michael B. Jordan immediately fits into “Sinners”’ time period. Kudos to him.
Choosing which DVDs to donate is fun. Sometimes I know I’ll never get around to watching something, sometimes I did watch it and it wasn’t entertaining for me, but whatever the reason, I’d rather donate them to be found and enjoyed by someone else than have them take up space.
September 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Choosing which DVDs to donate is fun. Sometimes I know I’ll never get around to watching something, sometimes I did watch it and it wasn’t entertaining for me, but whatever the reason, I’d rather donate them to be found and enjoyed by someone else than have them take up space.
“Holy Man” has a strange, dated premise (remember Home Shopping Networks?) only carried to the finish line by an oddly subdued Eddie Murphy and Jeff Goldblum Jeff Goldbluming. It has decent laughs, but I’d only recommend it for Murphy completionists. 2.5/5. How bizarre this is.
September 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
“Holy Man” has a strange, dated premise (remember Home Shopping Networks?) only carried to the finish line by an oddly subdued Eddie Murphy and Jeff Goldblum Jeff Goldbluming. It has decent laughs, but I’d only recommend it for Murphy completionists. 2.5/5. How bizarre this is.
“A.I: Artificial Intelligence” is a cynical sci-fi horror film that doesn’t realize that. It’s constantly at war with itself over Spielbergian sentiment and a depressing tone, but it’s shot beautifully and Haley Joel Osment and William Hurt are excellent. 2/5. Not for me.
September 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
“A.I: Artificial Intelligence” is a cynical sci-fi horror film that doesn’t realize that. It’s constantly at war with itself over Spielbergian sentiment and a depressing tone, but it’s shot beautifully and Haley Joel Osment and William Hurt are excellent. 2/5. Not for me.
As much as I utilize streaming services, I’m also a firm and eternal believer in physical media. This way, I pick and choose what I own, for how long I own it, and have no fear of studios editing things out at random. While discs can get scratched, it’s a risk I‘m willing to take:
September 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
As much as I utilize streaming services, I’m also a firm and eternal believer in physical media. This way, I pick and choose what I own, for how long I own it, and have no fear of studios editing things out at random. While discs can get scratched, it’s a risk I‘m willing to take:
A note to anyone watching “Bedazzled” on DisneyPlus: For some reason, the English subtitles for Brendan Fraser in the Spanish section of the movie won’t appear unless you have the English subtitles turned on.
September 26, 2025 at 12:49 AM
A note to anyone watching “Bedazzled” on DisneyPlus: For some reason, the English subtitles for Brendan Fraser in the Spanish section of the movie won’t appear unless you have the English subtitles turned on.
I admire Jordan Peele as a horror director for understanding how and when to use weird imagery in his films. He knows that everything shown must service the themes, characters, or story, lest we disconnect from it. This, among many other reasons, is why his films rock.
September 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I admire Jordan Peele as a horror director for understanding how and when to use weird imagery in his films. He knows that everything shown must service the themes, characters, or story, lest we disconnect from it. This, among many other reasons, is why his films rock.
RIP to Robert Redford. I remember seeing “All The President’s Men” with him in high school and immediately being drawn in by him. While I’m severely underexposed to his work, I know he was a titan of the industry and look forward to discovering more. Rest in peace to him.
September 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
RIP to Robert Redford. I remember seeing “All The President’s Men” with him in high school and immediately being drawn in by him. While I’m severely underexposed to his work, I know he was a titan of the industry and look forward to discovering more. Rest in peace to him.
What films were your introduction to the sci-fi genre? Mine were:
September 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
What films were your introduction to the sci-fi genre? Mine were:
”Saltburn” is yet another tepid clap-back at the rich with two-dimensional characters and nothing new to bring to the table. Archie Mandekwe makes his character feel real, Jacob Elordi impresses, and the music and camerawork are solid, but it’s mostly glitz without depth. 2.5/5.
September 10, 2025 at 3:53 AM
”Saltburn” is yet another tepid clap-back at the rich with two-dimensional characters and nothing new to bring to the table. Archie Mandekwe makes his character feel real, Jacob Elordi impresses, and the music and camerawork are solid, but it’s mostly glitz without depth. 2.5/5.
I wrote a 25-page paper on “Frankenstein” in college. No version I’ve seen thus far has fully captured Mary Shelley’s complexity or varying ideas she explored. I hope Guillermo Del Toro can deliver the definitive onscreen adaptation.
September 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I wrote a 25-page paper on “Frankenstein” in college. No version I’ve seen thus far has fully captured Mary Shelley’s complexity or varying ideas she explored. I hope Guillermo Del Toro can deliver the definitive onscreen adaptation.
Happy Star Trek Day! Whatever your preferred show or film or whoever your favorite Captain, Star Trek has continuously evolved, challenged us and itself, and remained entertaining through the decades. I’m happy I found it when I did. Live long and prosper.
September 8, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Happy Star Trek Day! Whatever your preferred show or film or whoever your favorite Captain, Star Trek has continuously evolved, challenged us and itself, and remained entertaining through the decades. I’m happy I found it when I did. Live long and prosper.
I’m just a few days away from DragonCon! It’s something I’ve had on my nerd bucket list for awhile and I can’t wait to see what’s in store.
August 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I’m just a few days away from DragonCon! It’s something I’ve had on my nerd bucket list for awhile and I can’t wait to see what’s in store.
“The Curse Of La Llorona” is a solid spookfest. Linda Cardellini fits in the lead, the ghost design is eerie, and the scares are effective. It’s 90 minutes in and out, and with ghost horror movies like this, sometimes that does just the trick. 3/5. Spook it up on HBOMax.
August 21, 2025 at 3:42 AM
“The Curse Of La Llorona” is a solid spookfest. Linda Cardellini fits in the lead, the ghost design is eerie, and the scares are effective. It’s 90 minutes in and out, and with ghost horror movies like this, sometimes that does just the trick. 3/5. Spook it up on HBOMax.