X-Men: Apocalypse

 Dynamic with future promise!

 1983, a time of excess and progress, when the distant past has been reborn to conquer, command and destroy! Humankind has feared Mutantkind for twenty years. Now, it would seem their fear is justified. An ancient evil is risen; and so, will rise a modern force to defeat it... but can any force stop an apocalypse!?

 This film is masterfully written and set, with superb direction and performances.

Grade: A
Rating: PG


Starring:
 James McAvoy; Michael Fassbender; Jennifer Lawrence; Oscar Isaac;  Sophie Turner; and, Olivia Munn
Featuring:
 Evan Peters; Kodi Smit-McPhee; Tye Sheridan; Nicholas Hoult; Rose Byrne; and, Alexandra Shipp
With:
 Lucas Till; Josh Helman; Lana Condor; Ben Hardy; Carolina Bartczak; and, TJ McGibbon
Plus:
 Tomas Lemarquis; Zehra Leverman; and, Ally Sheedy
Also:
 James Malloch

Writers:
 Bryan Singer; Simon Kinberg; Dan Harris; and, Michael Dougherty
From The Works Of:
 Louise Simonson; Walter Simonson; Chris Claremont; Terry Kavanagh;  Joe Pruett; Fabian Nicieza; Eric Larsen; Scott Lobdell; Peter  David; Brandon Peterson; Jae Lee; Andy Kubert; and, Greg Capullo
Director:
 Bryan Singer

reposted from 28 May 2016
Reel Reviews by Frank Jaymes

[Batman v. Superman] Dawn Of Justice

A terrific thrill!

True villainy is often unrecognized in the light of day and monsters thrive at night. Twenty years ago, from tragedy, a vigilant nightmare was born. Eighteen months ago, terror fell from the heavens. Now, deadly menace is threatening, people cry for justice, the world is in conflict, and heroes battle against impending doom...!

The intrepid reporter, Lois Lane is determined to ferret out the demon responsible for a coup in the middle east which nearly cost her life, a coup for which Superman is blamed. Clark Kent is determined to expose the bat vigilante terrorizing the criminals of Gotham. Bruce Wayne would like nothing more than to reveal the demon supplying extraordinary weaponry to terrorists and criminals alike. But, it is the sinister machinations of Lex Luther with which they all should be most concerned...!

This film is well performed and well directed, with a decent story and fantastic settings. This is the beginning of something special.

{DC Comics readers will recognize: "The Death of Superman"; "The Dark Knight Returns"; and, "Trinity War"!}

Starring:
  Ben Affleck; Henry Cavill; Amy Adams; and, Jesse Eisenberg
Featuring:
  Diane Lane; Laurence Fishburne; Gal Gadot; Jeremy Irons; and, Holly Hunter
With:
   Tao Okamoto; Rebecca Buller; Harry J Lennix; and, Christina Wren
Plus:
   Michael Shannon; Carla Cugino; and, Kevin Costner

Director: Zack Snyder
Writers:  David Goyer and Chris Terrio
From The Works of:
  Frank Miller; Roger Stern; Louise Simonson; Dan Jurgens; Jerry Ordway; Ray Fawkes; Matt Kindt; and, Geoff Johns!

B / PG2
Reel Reviews By Frank Jaymes
reposted from 27 March 2016