Big Hollywood

John Hanlon Big Hollywood Nov 20, 2018 4.0/4 An exciting and refreshing superhero movie that stands out as one of the year's best films. Go to Full Review Black Panther (2018) 96% 79%

John Hanlon Big Hollywood Nov 29, 2015 3.0/4.0 James McAvoy is great fun in this unique and visually-exciting adaptation of the well-known story. Go to Full Review Victor Frankenstein (2015) 26% 37%

Christian Toto Big Hollywood May 9, 2014 2.5/4 It's like a Woody Allen movie--same music, same shtick--but without the uneasy moral takeaways. Go to Full Review Fading Gigolo (2013) 55% 41%

Christian Toto Big Hollywood Apr 16, 2014 3/4 The touching Heaven Is for Real marks faith-based filmmaking's next logical step into the mainstream. Go to Full Review Heaven Is for Real (2014) 52% 66%

Christian Toto Big Hollywood Apr 3, 2014 3.5/4 The Winter Soldier will reaffirm your faith in big-budget moviemaking that can tell a politically balanced story. Go to Full Review Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) 90% 90%

John Hanlon Big Hollywood Dec 24, 2013 3.5/5 Offering a unique insight into the Holocaust, this compelling drama works despite its uneven plot. Go to Full Review The Book Thief (2013) 49% 73%

John Hanlon Big Hollywood Dec 24, 2013 3.5/5 A powerful and insightful film about two controversial young writers who were never satisfied with the status quo and sought to change it. Go to Full Review Kill Your Darlings (2013) 78% 60%

John Hanlon Big Hollywood Dec 24, 2013 4.0/5 A commendable sc-fi drama, this serious film offers up some great themes and some grand visuals. Go to Full Review Ender's Game (2013) 62% 65%

John Hanlon Big Hollywood Dec 24, 2013 1.5/5 The script, packed with pretentious lines and silly dialogue, manages to dull even the most exciting and provocative parts of this story. Go to Full Review The Counselor (2013) 34% 23%

John Hanlon Big Hollywood Dec 24, 2013 3.5/5 A bit lengthy but packed with great music, this is a solid documentary that musicians and fans of soul music will likely enjoy. Go to Full Review Muscle Shoals (2013) 97% 89%

John Hanlon Big Hollywood Dec 24, 2013 3.0/5 A decent script is brought to life because of the strong supporting players in this new comedy. Go to Full Review A.C.O.D. (2013) 52% 28%

John Hanlon Big Hollywood Dec 24, 2013 1.0/5 A bland retelling of a familiar story that lies in the shadow of smarter and sleeker films like 'The Firm.' Go to Full Review Runner Runner (2013) 8% 33%

John Hanlon Big Hollywood Dec 24, 2013 .5/5 A tired and manipulative comedy, this new film is one of the most creatively-inert flicks of the year. Go to Full Review Baggage Claim (2013) 17% 48%

John Hanlon Big Hollywood Dec 24, 2013 5.0/5 Methodical, powerful and one of the year's best, this drama offers up a riveting script and a great cast. Go to Full Review Prisoners (2013) 81% 87%

John Hanlon Big Hollywood Dec 24, 2013 4.0/5 An honest and powerful look at teenagers who look and act like real people. Go to Full Review The Spectacular Now (2013) 92% 76%

John Hanlon Big Hollywood Dec 24, 2013 .5/5 As lifeless and dull as any of the characters whacked during this dramedy's bloated running time. Go to Full Review The Family (2013) 28% 41%

John Hanlon Big Hollywood Dec 23, 2013 2.0/5 With superficial characters, this look at the British justice system is a dour disappointment. Go to Full Review Closed Circuit (2013) 42% 31%

John Hanlon Big Hollywood Dec 23, 2013 4.0/5 A powerful and passionate film that presents its flawed characters in an honest and heartbreaking fashion that will be hard to forget. Go to Full Review Short Term 12 (2013) 98% 92%

John Hanlon Big Hollywood Dec 23, 2013 1.5/5 A noble but unworthy effort that will likely disappoint viewers looking for a thoughtful look into the technological genius. Go to Full Review Jobs (2013) 27% 40%

John Hanlon Big Hollywood Dec 23, 2013 3.5 Two hours of brainless action packed with some great laughs and featuring two actors clearly enjoying their time together. Go to Full Review 2 Guns (2013) 64% 66%