Cinematic Sommelier
8.5
I’ll be damned… Kevin James can ACT. For real. No Paul Bart mall cop here.
A classic trope, “guy left at the altar,” turns into an incredibly heartfelt story about friendship, family, hope, and love. I didn’t expect the depth that emanated from the screen the entire runtime here. I expected goofy, and I got tears… again, for a Kevin James movie! Open that heart on your sleeve and get ready to go “awe” for a solid hour and a half.
8.7
One of those films that plays like… well, like a play. Seemingly a continuous shot, all contained within a single locale… relying on the sheer stage presence of those on screen. Engross yourself in this piece of art character study that hits you right in the feels from beginning to end as we all pull up a bar stool and get lost in the swirl of emotions. You’ll be humming along to the show tunes as you try to prevent yourself from getting too misty eyed at this one. Bravo and job well done to all involved here. Every frame of this was a work of cinematic art!
8.2
I forgot just how great this movie is! Above and beyond the Garth Brooks song as the credits roll, the finale of this one is one of the smoothest directing jobs I’ve seen in a long time! A heartfelt family affair wrapped around one of my favorite genres – time travel. Buckle up for one hell of a ride!
1.1
It’s lucky it got this score…
Andrew Kevin Walker is just trying to write another “Seven”… It’s getting worse than M. Night Shyamalan trying to recreate the magic of “The Sixth Sense” twist ending. The attempts just keep getting worse. Quit while you’re ahead. What could have been a solid grindhouse movie or killer thriller takes a left turn into half-cocked MK Ultra part anti-nuclear energy slop. Save yourself the hour and a half.
7.6
How did they not see this coming? Seriously…
I fully expected this to be super stupid, however it somehow landed at silly instead. A surprisingly good thriller and hit the mark as exactly what I wanted. Monkey kills people for a tight hour and a half. Laughs, thrills, and monkey business. No more, no less. Chef’s kiss.
Brett Garten, Movie Extraordinare 