Chris Corley

A+ grade / 5 stars -- Excellent DC Anime!!! Highly recommended for all animation enthusiasts, as I prefer the Japanese audio with English subtitles. DC fans finally understand the brilliance of this action-packed gem. We want more BATMAN NINJA! I'm surprised there were so many haters. Weird, no? Don't miss this breathtaking masterpiece. Nuff said.

B+ grade / 4 stars. Brilliant Production. I realize Mandy (2018) is not a film for conventional mainstream audiences, but it is an intelligent R-rated psychedelic horror film. One of the best performances from Nicolas Cage, while highlighting a terrific ensemble of talented character actors -- especially Cheddar Goblin. The scale of what was accomplished with this small budget is absolutely tremendous.

A+ grade / 5 stars. Excellent Season. People would love DEPUTY had it been hyped on other networks, and I think FOX broadcast television has progressed ahead with a great variety of fresh new shows -- new talented casts. DEPUTY is so different than most other crime series right now, as is PRODIGAL SON. I certainly recommend theses FOX tv shows to fans of Western dramas like LONGMIRE or darker slates like CRIMINAL MINDS... Great exciting material, without the hype.

A+ grade / 5 stars. Excellent 80's thriller. Another recommended Stallone gem -- with a legendary cast, bold classic cinematography (James Contner), stellar screenplay, and very well directed by Bruce Malmuth. Outstanding work. Not all R-rated movies are created equal, and Nighthawks (1981) stands apart as an iconic example of how you do dark crime fiction and International action espionage right... If you pay close enough attention, you will see what I see... Nighthawks (1981) is a precursor influence on Ridley Scott's Blade Runner (1982) and the explosive Die Hard (1988). Couple more... Damn awesome! Wonderfully underrated. Total collector Blu-ray purchase! _c.

C+ grade / 3 stars. Creative with good heart. I will keep it short. This is a great family film, and I recommend it for all kids and dog lovers. It's thorough, but abridged. I dislike this terrible trend of big movies running less than 120 minutes (or less than 2 hours), which often cuts out needed character development and deeper story. I will not pay an IMAX price for any movie less than two hours. Step it up people. Peace. _c.

B+ grade / 4 stars. Brilliant, yet short. Underwater (2020) is one of those cool VFX monster films, where viewers are more invested in a chaotic situation and creatures -- rather than being intrigued by the human characters. I'd like to think, professionally, had there been another 15 to 25 minutes of practical backstory, flashbacks, etc -- we would care more about this new film and the grim circumstances. The largest problem in this movie, is the fast muffled dialogue. This movie needed 95% new ADR sessions for the actors -- where a small budget thriller 47 Meters Down (2017) got the underwater ADR dialogue correct, for much less. I appreciate Underwater's design, but must conclude this picture could be improved with a "Special Edition" revised edition, that paces or breaks in places -- adding new essential scenes. Fun cast, but very rushed beginning-to-end... Recommended matinee, or early bird seats.

A+ grade / 5 stars. Excellent. 10/10. One of the very best originals of 2019, and absolutely better than any movie sequel could have ever accomplished by itself. I'm a longtime fan of the Dark Crystal universe since 1982, and ecstatic to say everyone at Henson's studios did an amazing job. Am I excited for a Season Two? Most certainly. This was worth "the Age" of waiting, so don't stop now -- Strike! While it's hot... Excellent Netflix creative investment, which exceeded all of my hopeful expectations. Recommended series. Breathtaking! _c.

B+ grade / 4 stars. Brilliant sequel. Fantastic! Unfortunately, Uprising is 25 minutes shorter than the first film by Guillermo del Toro. Such a runtime detail hurts the overall movie performance, making the sequel feel rushed. Nonetheless, a great follow-up story with amazing digital visual effects and action sequences. I could see the next film being paired with this sequel title, and the two sequels together as a spin-off chapter apart from the very first debut masterpiece classic created by del Toro. Better than most Transformer blockbusters! Recommended anime science-fiction.

A+ grade / 5 stars. Excellent conclusion and a well-written prolific screenplay... I loved The Force Awakens (2015), but not a huge fan of The Last Jedi (2017). Simple. However, this third film is one of the very best closing arcs for our large Disney tentpole blockbuster machine. I mean, when producing a movie at $300 million -- it could be a total financial disaster. Thank God this new film hits the mark. The Rise of Skywalker (2019) is not a giant mess. I feel it clearly understands all missteps of the previous sequel -- and makes many beloved course corrections, as it offers us positive poetry. Overall, I think it's a solid "fan service" to those who wanted many details covered, and several complex plot questions finally answered. Bravo!!! Great VFX film, solid cast. Recommended.

B+ grade / 4 stars. Brilliant. Youthful. Strong. Director Ron Howard and Team Kasdan really get Star Wars back on an energetic, classic western sci-fi track. I would give their efforts an even better grade, but want to see any "deleted scenes" or outtakes for an extended version -- firstly. Highly recommended to those who actually understand what Star Wars is, as this film seems a form for Disney+ hit series The Mandalorian -- proving it works. A Summer sequel would rock! Perhaps Ron Howard/Team Kasdan to return for a Han Solo v Boba Fett movie. _c.