Branagh delivers lavish adaptations of ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ (2017), ‘Death on the Nile’
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie reviews): Kenneth Branagh makes Poirot into a broad cinematic character. It’s not for purists, but the approach grew on me.
Snyder’s ‘Justice League’ beefs up Steppenwolf, DCEU
Movie review: The Whedon and Snyder versions are polar opposites. The most notable metric is that the original is 2 hours long and this one is 4 hours.
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ an overwrought ‘Monkey’s Paw’ riff
Movie review: While this sequel is overlong and meandering, the action scenes are top-shelf and it builds Diana’s character.
‘Fast & Furious 6’ (2013) keeps the momentum going
An outsider’s take on the ‘Fast’ saga (Movie review): The sixth entry features gonzo action sequences but also manages to be about the people.
The gang’s all here for ‘Fast Five’ (2011)
An outsider’s take on the ‘Fast’ saga (Movie review): Everyone is back on board for what many fans consider to be the saga’s high point.
‘Fast & Furious’ (2009) good ole American action-film muscle
An outsider’s take on the ‘Fast’ saga (Movie review): The scope expands beyond one city — setting the stage for the series’ future — in this fourth entry.
‘Justice League’ short on superhero surprises
Movie review: This Snyder-Whedon mash-up works as a theme park ride.
6 dumb things and 6 cool things about ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ (2016)
Movie commentary: Here’s a look back at Snyder’s grand meeting of superhero stalwarts.
Gadot, explorations of war make ‘Wonder Woman’ a winner
Movie review: Gal Gadot wonderfully brings Wonder Woman to the big screen.