When Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was released, it had the benefit of low expectations. It was a sequel to a beloved film that was tied up very neatly. Add The Rock, an updated video game setting and some very … Continue reading Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) Review
There is an appropriate hesitation that should be reserved for rebooting or prolonged sequels to sacred classics. For every Blade Runner you get an Indiana Jones and when it was announced that there would be a “sequel” to Jumanji, scepticism was the … Continue reading Dwayne Johnson Month: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) Review
3 of the Best vs 3 of the Worst is exactly what it sounds like – 3 of the best examples of either an actor, film series, genre, etc. versus 3 of the worst. It’s also an opportunity for you … Continue reading Dwayne Johnson Month: 3 of the Worst vs 3 of the Best “Buddies” for Dwayne Johnson
There is a theory here at Views from the Sofa that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson can increase the quality of a film by at least double. This is ably proven by Central Intelligence which is as generic as could be. It … Continue reading Central Intelligence (2016) Review
There is a great central idea at the center of The Secret Life of Pets but it soon becomes apparent that the idea doesn’t have much depth. The trailers and marketing for the animation is essentially the first ten minutes of … Continue reading The Secret Life of Pets (2016) Review
There is a very popular trend with R-rated comedies which involves taking a very thin premise, throwing two comedy actors at the role, and hoping it works. You can trace the roots of this back to 21 Jump Street, which was … Continue reading Get Hard (2015) Review
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