“Wonder” is an extraordinary film about an extraordinary boy
While Wonder may be directed towards children, the enlightening tone and plot makes it a movie all adults should see at least once in their lives. **Wonder** portrays the difficulties of living with a disability and what it’s like to be treated differently for something a person can’t change. Inspired...
‘Justice League’ riddled with plot holes
The newest DC comics movie, “Justice League”, had good action sequences and fight scenes, but had a disappointing plot and lacked a reason to cheer for the heroes. A large portion of time in the movie, especially near the beginning, was spent setting up the heroes’ characters and personalities, but...
Mercury Morning News 10/3/17
https://soundcloud.com/the-mercury/mercury-morning-news-10317 Tune in to hear an interview with a junior who just released his first album, an interview with Texas senate hopeful Beto O’Rourke and a review of new movie “Kingsman: Golden Circle”.
‘Golden Circle’ falls flat with weak plot
“Kingsman: The Golden Circle” contains intense, violent actions scenes, similar to what made the first so satisfying to watch. Unfortunately, with a predictable plot and little character development, it does not have much more to offer. As a sequel to the 2014 film “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” Taron Egerton returns...
“Logan Lucky” could be summer classic
“Logan Lucky” is a feel-good, comedic story that never tries its hand at drama. Set in West Virginia, the movie follows the story of Jimmy (Channing Tatum) and Clyde Logan (Adam Driver), two brothers barely making ends meet. Jimmy has a bum knee preventing him from getting work, and Clyde...
Celestial film lacks plot
As the newest sci-fi flick to hit the big screens, “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” can best be described as that of a bad high school jock stereotype — pretty to look at, but lacking any substance. While the film had gorgeous effects, it was lacking in...
Action flick stuns with smooth transitions, tasteful music
A car pulls up. The shot changes to that of an iPod. “Bellbottoms” by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion begins its opening notes. Three individuals get out of the passenger doors with large duffle bags and walk to a nearby building. The camera pans to Ansel Elgort’s face as he...
Third ‘Cars’ installment disappoints
As the latest in the recent line of Pixar sequels, “Cars 3” is a mediocre offering from a film studio known for high quality movies. The film centers around an aging Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) as he struggles to stay relevant when the younger racers begin to pass him. With...
‘Wonder Woman’ first glimpse into possible greatness of the DCEU
“Wonder Woman,” the first female-led movie to be released during the current renaissance of superhero movies, produced higher success with critics than the previous installments of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 93 percent from 193 reviews after opening day, “Wonder Woman” is faring better...
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‘Orient Express’ lacks closure
“Murder on the Orient Express” is a mystery movie based on the novel of the same name. While it was enjoyable and well-produced, it left much to be desired, including a satisfying closure to the story. The movie centers around a group of passengers aboard a train called The Orient...