Author: Evan Kern

  • Power Rangers (2017) – Film Review

    Follow @theREELevankern Like my beloved Transformers films that have preceded this release, such a fan favorite’s big-budget transition to the silver screen is seamless and long-overdue; with a six-movie arc […]

  • Life (2017) – Film Review

    Follow @theREELevankern It’s hard not to compare this movie to the masterpiece that is Ridley Scott’s Alien (1979). I don’t want to knock this film entirely; for a good chunk […]

  • The Belko Experiment (2017) – Film Review

    Follow @theREELevankern I’m torn about this piece. Now, before that statement completely turns you off to the idea of going to see this movie, let me explain myself… I guess […]

  • Premiere Review – Samurai Jack (2017)

    Follow @theREELevankern I remember very little of the old show; more than a decade ago now, all I can recall is that Samurai Jack was part of the initial “Golden […]

  • The Shack (2017) – Film Review

    Follow @theREELevankern // This is shaping up to be the year of the character. Many of the films I’ve reviewed are concerned more with crafting likeable characters, rather than the […]

  • A Cure for Wellness (2017) – Film Review

    Follow @theREELevankern I’ll come right out and say that I had really high hopes for this movie. Usually, I go into a show with low or even moderately-low expectations, and […]

  • The LEGO Batman Movie (2017) – Film Review

    Follow @theREELevankern//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js A spin-off of The LEGO Movie (2014), this film stands on its own, singular in its mission. With everyone knowing who Batman is—at least, the character; don’t tell […]

  • John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) – Film Review

    Follow @theREELevankern//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Rarely does a franchise sequel out-perform its predecessor. I enjoyed the first John Wick film—when I finally sat down to watch it, a couple weeks ago (see my […]

  • The Space Between Us (2017) – Film Review

    Follow @theREELevankern “Courage is fear that has said its prayers.” ~ Sarah Elliot (Janet Montgomery) These recent, low Metascore ratings are…surprising. Even though it’s an aggregate number from all different […]

  • The Comedian (2017) – Film Review

    Follow @theREELevankern I love stand-up. Whenever there’s a new Netflix special starring one of my favorite comics, I’m on it immediately. Robert De Niro has been a long-time favorite of […]