Most of the unique identity from the first movie has been stripped away, leaving behind a bland, generic comedy movie that shares all the same problems of other Hollywood-produced comedies.
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Review: The Lego Batman Movie
With its childish whimsy and playful meta-humour, Lego Batman is absolutely hilarious, and is easily my favourite animated movie of the year.
Review: Thor: Ragnarok
Marvel. The word itself inspires a sense of awe and wonder, signifying something that is both challenging and intriguing. But awe alone is not enough to carry a superhero movie; just look at Batman v. Superman. For Marvel Studios, the success…
Review: Logan Lucky
After years of getting kicked around, Jimmy yells out “Cauliflower!” as he runs away from a bar fight. His younger brother, Clyde, looks startled: “Did you just say ‘cauliflower’ to me?!” Cauliflower is a code word they used as children…
Review: The Big Sick
The biggest surprise from The Big Sick is how unique it all feels. One part romantic comedy and one part family drama, the movie definitely treads familiar territory. But past its generic qualities, you’ll realize that the movie is not really about…
Review: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Like plenty of others around my age, I grew up reading Captain Underpants. In many ways, Captain Underpants was a book designed for ten-year-olds. It was fast-paced, interactive, and best of all, it had a whole lot of toilet humour.…
Review: The Edge of Seventeen
Well, this was a pleasant surprise. Against my expectations, I really enjoyed The Edge of Seventeen! Upon entering the theatre, I saw an audience consisting of mostly female viewers, so the movie isn’t exactly marketed to my demographic. But despite my lack…
Review: Sausage Party
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are known for making a particular genre of movies, one packed with drug humour, sex jokes and the occasional slapstick comedy. And for better or worse, their movies are an acquired taste; you either love or…
Review: The Night Before
The holiday movie has become a staple in American cinematic culture. We all remember these films fondly: A Christmas Story, It’s a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, Die Hard. With reference to these kinds of movies, Jonathan Levine’s The Night Before attempts to emulate the same…
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