Movie Review: Weaponized

Weaponized is the latest in a long line of direct to video science fiction, action, thrillers, and the latest to utterly bore the viewer. I generally try to go into a movie like this with positive thoughts, perhaps low expectations, but a desire to be surprised, a want to like it. You know the old saying, hope for the best but expect the worst. No, this is not exactly the worst, it is more like a non-entity that is forgotten as quickly as it is seen. It dangles some familiar names in front of you and lures you in with the promise of sci-fi action. As you watch, it sinks in that you were duped into watching a commodity rather than a movie. As the credits roll, you struggle to recall just what it was that you watched.

Movie Review: Sin City - A Dame to Kill For

Nine years ago writer/director Robert Rodriguez teamed up with writer/artist Frank Miller to adapt Miller's Sin City tales to the big screen. The hihly stylized film went on to become my favorite film of 2005. It also resulted in Rodriguez quitting the DGA, as they would not allow him to share directorial credit with Miller. So, rather than leave Miller out, he left the guild and kept Miller at his side. It was a standup choice that paid off with a great film. Since then fans have been clamoring for a followup. Unfortunately, it took nine years to get it made. Frankly, I am unsure why it took so long, but I am glad it finally arrived, even if many seem lukewarm to its arrival. My recommendation is get out there and show it some love.