Uncharted

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          Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   Uncharted Directed by Rubin Fleischer Written by Rafe Lee Judkins, Art Marcum, and Matt Holloway   Video games are big business.  They have epic story lines, compelling characters, and huge fan bases.  Sony has a long run of Uncharted games under its belt to green-light a movie was a no-brainer.  Yet the film would have lots of complications with directors and a pandemic postponing release for over a year.  Tom Holland has had a fantastic year with Spiderman:  No Way Home becoming the 6th highest grossing movie of … Continue reading →

The Batman

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        Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   The Batman Directed by Matt Reeves Written by Matt Reeves and Peter Craig   Batman has been one of the largest media franchises in DC Comics history.  Akin to the hype over the actor to don the tuxedo for James Bond, the list of actors to wear the cape and cowl is quite impressive.  Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney,  Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, and now Robert Pattinson.  Best known for the Twilight series, Robert has typically been cast in roles that make use of his stoic … Continue reading →

Spider-Man: No Way Home

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          Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   Spider-Man: No Way Home Directed by Jon Watts Written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers   A lot of credit must be given to Spider-Man for reviving the superhero genre of films and in my opinion, paving the way for Marvel to become the behemoth it is today.  I think a lot of the inspiration for this film comes way of the 2018 smash animated hit Spider-Man:  Into the Spiderverse.  Yet the way the writer’s handle bringing back so many film villains and tying them all together is … Continue reading →

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

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          Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   Ghostbusters:  Afterlife Directed by Jason Reitman Written by Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan   Reboots, remakes, reimaginings are often what gets served up most of the year in theaters.  Ghostbusters (1984) introduced the wordl to four eccentric and quirky scientists who save the world.  I have always liked the idea of science being the answer to solve the world’s problems.  Ivan Reitman directed a phenomenal cast of Bill Murray, Dan Aykryod, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson in the first film in the long standing franchise.  It is almost … Continue reading →

DUNE

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          Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   DUNE Directed by Denis Villeneuve Written by Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts, and Eric Roth   I typically avoid reviewing films based upon books as the original author often doesn’t have control over the screenplay.  I make a rare exception for this film as it is also a remake of sorts with the 1984 film by David Lynch still proving to be my favorite by far.  Granted this film looks gorgeous and the CGI is outstanding, the heart and soul is missing.  The inner monologues of Kyle MacLachlan (his … Continue reading →

Venom: Let there Be Carnage

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          Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   Venom:  Let there Be Carnage Directed by Andy Serkis Written by Tom Hardy and Kelly Marcel   Fans have been wanting a Venom film for years, and every time a studio makes an attempt it always seems to falter as what fans really want is a R rated film.  What we got instead was a PG-13 version which is not shabby, but not as great as most fans really wanted.  Yet we got Tom Hardy playing the role of Eddie Brock, and with that kind of star power … Continue reading →

James Bond: No Time to Die

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          Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   James Bond:  No Time to Die Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga Written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Cary Joji Fukunaga, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge   Connery, Moore, Brosnan, and now solidified as perhaps the best is Craig.  Daniel Craig has brought to the big screen a series of Bond films that dive deeper into the character often known for being just a ladies man with a gun.  This level of depth has worked well since Casino Royale (2006).  For 15 years Daniel Craig has delivered solid film after film, … Continue reading →

Eternals

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          Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   Eternals Directed by Chloe Zhao Written by Chloe Zhao, Patrick Burleigh, Ryan Firpo, and Kaz Firpo   Since Avengers: Endgame (2019) closed out Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) the world has waited for what is next for the MCU.  With the MCU Phase 4 we get introduced to the Eternals.  This is a group of super powered beings created by the Celestial Arishem.  These Eternals are Ajak (Selma Hayek), Sersi (Gemma Chan), Ikaris (Richard Madden), Kingo (Kumail Nanjaini), Sprite, Phastos, Makkari, Druig, Gilgamesh (Don Lee), … Continue reading →

The Protege

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          Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   The Protege Directed by Martin Campbell Written by Richard Wenk   Assassin films typically follow one of two basic plot-lines; last job gone wrong, or can’t seem to stay retired.  This film goes with the first plot line of a last job going wrong.  Although it is somewhat predictable, it does offer some intense scenes between Michael Keaton and Maggie Q.  Assassin films are known for slick fight sequences and gun battles.  This film delivers, but does miss its mark when it comes to giving the audience what … Continue reading →

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins

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          Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   Snake Eyes:  G.I. Joe Origins Directed by Robert Schwentke Written by Evan Spiliotopoulos, Joe Shrapnel, and Anna Waterhouse     Hasbro launched the GI Joe franchise with toys that got dubbed action figures.  Then the comics and cartoons helped sell the toys.  One of the all time favorite characters has been Snake Eyes.  In every film the energy this character brings without speaking a word is amazing.  Needless to say when this film came out it was going to weigh heavy on whop plays the main character.  Henry … Continue reading →