Beauty and the Beast was a film that changed the outlook of animation in its time. The music from the film is unforgettable and the characters are timeless. When Disney decided to make a live action remake, I was very interested to see where they took it and how they planned to tackle a classic…
Cinema Wise’s Holiday Movie List 2016
Here we go again! our picks for the 2016 holiday season! Please enjoy and make sure to spread the holiday cheer! Happy Holidays from everyone at Cinema Wise! (Note: on some lines you will find that there are 2 movies on each day this is due to release dates of a new holiday movie or…
Central Intelligence
Looks like The Rock will be in every movie on the planet going forward until the end of time. In the latest installment of his filmography we have Central Intelligence. This is essentially a buddy cop movie with The Rock and Kevin Hart. I was immediately on board for this film when it was announced….
Warcraft
Warcraft has been a movie that could be the turning point in making video game properties into great franchises in Hollywood. So, needless to say, this film had a lot riding on its shoulders. When it came down to opening night and the stage lights are bright, Warcraft seemed to stumble under the pressure. Looks…
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Well, we are back again turtle fans, so let’s go ninja, go ninja, go! The second time around is an improvement on the first and builds on the story. Now, these Turtles are nothing like the ones I grew up with in the 90’s. These turtles are a little sillier, but it works in the…
X-Men : Apocalypse
This franchise is back on its feet and these films just keep getting better and better. Even with them still phasing out the old cast and bringing in the younger cast they have found a wonderful way that works, services the overall story and develops the characters. The film is part of a series…
Neighbors 2
Here we go with another comedy sequel that will leave you with no expression and no feeling but that you wished you had done something better with your time. I’m disappointed in this film because I usually enjoy these actors and actresses. But, I probably should have expected this. Neighbors 2 is a duplication of…
Captain America: Civil War
Is Marvel hitting another one out of the park? It would seem so but let us dive into this film and see how it comes out on the other side. This film is without a doubt visually stunning and the story is beautiful. If you are reading other reviews, you might have seen some Marvel…
The Jungle Book
This is what I call a live action remake! This is the 1967 classic story made for a new generation of children. This film is firing on all cylinders and a replica of what every one of these remakes should be like. It’s the perfect blend of the classic story and a new twist to…
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
I have been waiting for this film to come out for quite some time. (I am going to put out a general disclaimer now that I am a die-hard superman fan.) Going into this film I had a couple of concerns. Now, I must admit that my concerns are probably a little deeper than most…
Zoolander No. 2
Zoolander No.2 fails to hit the mark that the first one did with its lovable characters and outrageous story line. The sequel took a premise that was already walking a tight rope and just cut the rope. This movie falls flat with jokes that do not hit the mark at any point in time during…
Dirty Grandpa
As I was browsing some of the other reviews, I realized that this film has consistently received negative ratings. The folks here at Cinema Wise could not disagree more. This film was a wonderful time at the theater with good friends. This is not a movie for anyone who is easily offended, but that was…
Ride Along 2
Another buddy cop comedy, I mean who doesn’t love them. I was looking forward to this sequel to see which direction they took it. I rather enjoyed the first Ride Along. Kevin Hart and Ice Cube have great chemistry and comedic timing on screen together so I was all in for the second installment. Ride…
The Hateful Eight
This is a movie that had leaked out early causing Quentin Tarantino to declare that he wouldn’t release the film. However, after a couple of months and a table read of the script with some celebrities he came back around and it was released. Considering all of the hype around this film, I was pretty…
Daddy’s Home
I have been looking forward to another movie with Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell since The Other Guys. I thought they had great chemistry on screen which continued in Daddy’s Home. You should know going in exactly what to expect from a movie with Will Ferrell as the lead: some laugh out loud (and at…
Sisters Review
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are at it again with a new comedy! The marking was decent for this comedy. I liked the fact that they did not show you all of the funny parts in the trailers. The movie moved at a nice pace and kept you invested in each character throughout the film….
Star Wars The Force Awakens
This is probably going to be one of the hardest reviews to write for me alongside the upcoming Batman v Superman because I am such a fan of these properties. But here we go, I am going to do my best. First off, I want to say that you do not need to see…
Krampus
Time for another holiday movie! I was really excited about the premise of this film because it’s different than your traditional Christmas movie. I thought that if it was executed correctly, it could be really fun. Well everyone, this one was better than I had expected it to be. I would say that this movie…
The Good Dinosaur Review
This movie is quickly going to become another Pixar classic. This movie was not what I had expected. They dove deeper into the switching of the roles between the human and the dinosaurs than I thought they would. It works well within the story and was not just a gimmick for the film it actually…
Creed Review
This movie is a continuation of a legacy in boxing. We see two sides of the same story, one transitioning from the ring to trainer and the other finding his own way in the world while battling to step out of his father’s shadow. Compelling story telling. Not a new story but a heartwarming tale…
Cinema Wise’s Holiday Movie List 2015
Here it is! Our picks for the holidays for 2015. Please enjoy watching them with us in our suggested order below, or if your going to be a rebel and switch the order. If you do switch the order let us see yours on our Facebook page! Enjoy and Happy Holidays from Cinema Wise. NOV…
The Night Before
Everyone get ready for another holiday hijinks movie that actually exceeded my expectations. I was worried when I walked into the theater that I had already seen all the funny parts in the trailers. I was wrong! The plot is simple: 3 friends are growing apart and decide to carry out their holiday traditions one…
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