Flick Screen Reviews

Official Thor Ragnarok Poster For years, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have been craving for a Thor film that managed to merge those huge, epic and spectacle-worthy moments with the always necessary fun elements, while also embracing its deeply rooted origins, by going all out with the cosmic stuff. Back in 2011, we were introduced to the God of Thunder and his Asgardian associates. There was a great deal of world building to be done here so, naturally, a good portion of the film was spent on Earth. Inexplicably, however, was the way the sequel was handled; in the midst of focusing too much on (sometimes annoying) human characters and wasting precious screen time on Earth yet again, 2013’s Thor: The Dark World didn’t really do much in service of its title character. Flash forward to 2017 and Ragnarok is upon us. Still of Tom Hiddleston and Chris Hemsworth, working side by side Fortunately, the film hit the jackpot! Directed by Taika Waititi , Ragnarok is infused ...

Official Blade Runner 2049 Poster The original Blade Runner film, back in 1982, inspired a lot of the sci-fi elements considered common today, picturing a dystopian future for mankind. Its vast influence can still be felt in the present-day. Flash forward to 2017 and it is time for Denis Villeneuve ’s take on the Blade Runner world. There was a myriad of ways Blade Runner 2049 could have gone wrong. Still of Ryan Gosling and Sylvia Hoeks If the studio had decided to implement those big signature action set-pieces of today’s blockbusters or force a set-up of multiple sequels down the road, the film would lose its identity and thus, be a Blade Runner film only because of its title. On the other hand, had the film stayed too close to the original, without generating new and exciting premises for the plot to revolve around with, Blade Runner 2049 would end up simply being a rehash of its predecessor, living in its everlasting shadow of impact. Amazing shot showcasing ...