FILM REVIEWS


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Presented below are selected film reviews.
Reviews are based on a four-(4) point system:

1 =
Putrid
2 =
Mediocre
3 =
Good
4 =
Great
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Bumblebee


Predictable but enjoyable.

 

     
Bird Box


A lackluster
scifi film that
fails to deliver.

 

 
Between Worlds


Nicolas Cage elevates film from blah to engaging.

 

 
Aquaman


Enjoyable!
Faithful to the comic book.

 

   
The Mule


Lacked the
"edge" of "Gran Torino."

 

 
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Better than
many of the
"live action" comic films.

 

   
Mortal Engines

Predictable dystopian
science fiction
film.

 

 
Mary, Queen of Scots

As usual,
"English" manners film
delivers.

 

   
All the Devil's Men


This action film starring Mel Gibson's son is too predictable.

 

Mowgli


Another, enjoyable
retelling of Kipling's
"Jungle Book."

 

 
Favourite

Very engaging.
"English" manners film
delivers.

 

     
Robin Hood

Another boring
and predictable remake.

 

   
Widows


Dark, brooding, and boring.

 

 
Green Book


Predictable but informative film about racism.

 

 
The Girl in the Spider's Web


As enjoyable
as its
predecessor.

 

   
The Outlaw King


A medieval pseudo-epic
of modest interest.

 

 
Hunter Killer


Very exciting
cold war film!
As always,
Gerald Butler delivers.

 

 
Halloween


Yet another reboot, but enjoyable.

 

 
Big Kill


An enjoyable,
but predictable western.

 

 
Bad Times at the
El Royale


Dark, brooding, but with nice soundtrack.

 

     
Viking Destiny


A low budget
mix of "Red Sonja" and any
of the "King Arthur" films.

 

   
Venom


Violent film
based on the comic book, but not entertaining.

 

 
A Star Is Born


Judy Garland's 1954 version remains the
best!

 

 
The Old Man & The Gun


An engaging
heist film with Robert Redford
at his best!

 

 
The Predator


A solid entry
into the franchise, but bring back Sanaa Lathan!

 

 
A Simple Favor


A very smart, engaging, and
fun film.

 

 
Peppermint


As always,
Jennifer Garner shines as action
star.

 

     
Kin


Poorly scripted SciFi film with
an "advanced weapon" did not deliver.

 

     
Axl

Poorly scripted SciFi film with "robot dog" did not deliver.

 

     
Mile 22

A dumb,
poorly scripted action film.

 

 
Crazy Rich Asians


This is NOT a
new story; this
time Cinderella
is Asian.

 

     
The Meg


A very
predictable
monster shark
epic.

 

NO STARS
Blackkklansman


Terrible.
Click poster to
read review.

 

 
The Spy Who Dumped Me


As advertised,
a funny film. Enjoyable.

 

 
Mission Impossible:
Fallout



Tom Cruise
at his action junkie best.

 

     
Mamma Mia!
Here We Go Again



Terribly
scripted sequel.

 

     
Equalizer 2


As poorly
scripted and predictable as its predecessor.

 

NO STARS
Skyscraper


Dumb. Stupid.
Unrealistic. Unbelievable.
Waste of time.

 

 
Ant-Man and the Wasp


Michael Douglas makes this film work.

 

   
Uncle Drew


Should have
been funnier. Shaquille O'Neal stole the show.

 

 
Sicario: Day of the
Soldado



A dark crime
film the ends
with a twist.

 

   
Ronnie Coleman: The King


Documentary
proves to much
of anything is
bad for you.

 

 
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom


A very strong
entry into this
film franchise.

 

 
Tag


As advertised,
a funny film. Enjoyable.

 

NO STARS
Superfly

Ignore this film.
Waste of time.

 

 
Incredibles 2

A very strong entry into this film franchise.

 

 
Gotti


Travolta reeks
of the look and feel of the crime boss, but who care?

 

 
Won't You Be My Neighbor?


A compelling, enjoyable film about a nice guy.

 

     
Ocean's 8

Another
predictable heist film, this time
with women.

 

   
Hotel Artemis


A clandestine
hospital just
for criminals?
Who cares!

 

   
211


Film is
predictable, but Nicolas Cage is engaging.

 

NO STARS
Star Wars: Solo


Another boring, very predictable
entry into this
dumb franchise.

 
Deadpool 2


Ryan Reynolds makes this film work!

 

     
Dark Crimes


Jim Carrey evolved to be a dramatic actor
at our unenjoyment!

 

   
Book Club


Predictable film lacks the wit of Honda's "Grace and Frankie" TV series.

 

   
LIfe of the Party


Enjoyable,
but Rodney Dangerfield's
"college" film is much better.

 

 
Breaking In


Finally, a script where a woman
is not frail, or victim, but she actually thinks.

 

   
Avengers: Infinity War


Terrible script. Original comic book is much, MUCH better.

 

     
I feel Pretty


News flash: Nothing about this film is "pretty."

 

     
Rampage

Another boring, predictable remake of
"King Kong,"
or "Mighty Joe Young."

 

   
Spinning Man

Pierce Brosnan plays the cop
in this formula murder mystery.
.

 

   
The Humanity Bureau

Dystopian
science fiction
film ends with
a twist.

 

   
Blockers

"Animal House"
for parents.

 

NO STARS
A Quiet Place

Stupid,
terrible, dystopian
science fiction film.

 

   
Ready Player One

"Tron" on
steriods.

 

     
Pacific Rim Uprising

SSimply put,
this is "Transformers" on steriods.


     
Isle of Dogs

SGreat
annimation,
but dull, boring story.

 

NO STARS
Tomb Raider

Dumb script
and terrible special effects ruin reboot of franchise.

 

a

 
Red Sparrow

SA compelling, violent, and
sexy spy
game film.

 
Death Wish
SA fresh update
on this vigilante film franchise.

 

 
Game Night

Highly
enjoyable
romcom for married folks.

NO STARS
Annihilation


Terrible
scifi film that's
ultimately about
nothing.

 

     
Samson


Samson, Hercules, etc. Same crap.
It doesn't
matter.

 

NO STARS
Black Panther


Terrible.
Click poster to
read review.

 

     
Living Among Us

Another failed attempt to
redefine
vampire
folklore.

 

NO STARS
Maze Runner:
Death Cure


Predictable dystopian
science fiction film
. Click
poster to
read review.

 

   
Den of Thieves


Very gritty,
but predictable
cops and
robbers film.

 

   
12 Strong


A novelty war movie that's not particularly memorable.

 

     
Proud Mary


Sexist film
makes female "hitman" more humane than
a male
equivalent!

 

 
10 Largest
Movie Theater Chains Worldwide

Rank by Revenue

Circuit
2021
Revenue
Headquarters
Screens
Ranked by Screens
1
AMC Entertainment Inc
$2.53 billion
Leawood, KS
11,041
1
2
Wanda Cinemas $1.85 billion
Beijing, China
1,657
10
3
Cineworld $1.8 billion
London, England
9,500
2
4
Cinemark Theatres
$1.51 billion
Plano, TX
5,957
4
5
Cinépolis
$1.51 billion
Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico
5,251
5
6
Regal Cinemas
(a division of Cineworld)
$627.4 million
Knoxville, TN
7,200
3
7
Cineplex Entertainment
$515.22 million
Toronto, ON
1,676
9
8
Vue
London, England
1,990
8
9
CGV
Seoul, South Korea
3,459
6
10
Cinemex
$ 30.2 million
Mexico City, Mexico
2,861
7

Source: https://www.zippia.com/advice/largest-movie-theater-chains/
 
National Association of Theatre Owners
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world. According to their figures, the top five-(5) chains represent ninety-(90) percent of theater screens in North America. According to NATO, as of March 14, 2022 there are 24,414 screens in 1,920 sites.

For the average U.S. ticket price is, click here.

Rank
Circuit
Headquarters
Screens
Sites
1
AMC Entertainment Inc
Kansas City, MO
7,850
600
2
Regal Entertainment Group
Knoxville, TN
6,851
514
3
Cinemark Theatres
Plano, TX
4,426
323
4
Cineplex Entertainment
Toronto, ON
1,676
164
5
Marcus Theatres
Milwaukee, WI
1,064
89
6
B&B Theatres
Liberty, MO
513
56
7
Harkins Theatres
Phoenix, AZ
494
33
8
Kinepolis / Landmark Cinemas of Canada / MJR Theatres
Calgary, AB
489
50
9
Malco Theatres Inc.
Memphis, TN
354
34
10
National Amusements
Dedham, MA
350
26
11
CMX Cinemas
Miami, FL
347
31


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