Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Review

Here’s an example of another film that peaked my interest with the trailers but given Luc Besson’s recent reputation (Lucy, The Family, Arthur and the Invisibles) does Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets reach the heights of Besson’s earlier material like Le Femme Nikita or The Fifth Element?

Dunkirk: A Harrowing but Uplifting Story

After being blown away by the teaser and first trailer I took the Gene Siskel route and avoided everything about this movie; I didn’t look up the plot, cast, or see any further trailers and TV spots. I went into this movie blind, knowing that it was a World War II movie directed by Christopher Nolan, one of the best directors alive today. His movies, even if those that miss their mark, deliver something unique that separate’s him from your average filmmaker. Did he succeed with this movie?

The Emoji Movie: Worst Film Ever?

From the day it was announced, to the release of its teaser trailer, The Emoji Movie was met but nothing but disdain; I haven’t seen such hostility towards a Sony picture since 2016’s Ghostbusters. With a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes on the week of its premiere, now with a current 6% rotten grade, is The Emoji Movie from Sony Animation that bad?