If I had a nickel for every time Disney Marvel made crowd-pleasers using legacy characters not originally owned by them to win back their MCU audience, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice. Deadpool & Wolverine is a No Way Home-like attempt to revitalize Marvel’s post-Endgame momentum. Does it succeed? Well, sort of… not really.
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If you told me that Will Smith’s first major theatrical release after the infamous slap would be this lackluster, I wouldn’t have believed it. Bad Boys: Ride or Die is a tedious and poorly-written film that was an absolute drag to sit through.
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Denis Villeneuve has truly cracked the code for bringing what was long considered an unadaptable sci-fi franchise to the big screen, with little to no flaws. Dune: Part Two directly follows Dune: Part One (2021), building upon the world established in the first film and effectively condensing years of story into the span of months within a single movie. There are no words to describe my viewing experience other than to call it the epitome of science fiction cinema.
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While not entirely groundbreaking in its core concept (dystopian societies and forced combat have been explored before), The Hunger Games undeniably revitalized the Battle Royale genre for a new generation. Its success wasn’t just a lucky strike; it is a testament to its strengths as a well-crafted blockbuster and a faithful adaptation.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem follows a familiar plotline, with the Turtles emerging from the sewers to face off against a mutant hellbent on world domination. Despite adhering to the source material, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT): Mutant Mayhem falters due to certain creative decisions, ultimately failing to capture the very essence that has made the Turtles beloved to audiences worldwide.
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After Netflix’s gigantic flop that was the live-action Cowboy Bebop, produced by the same studio, I had super low hopes for its take on One Piece. I couldn’t have been more wrong. One Piece is a masterclass in how to do a live-action anime adaptation the right way. While it may not reach the pinnacle of perfection, it certainly gets the job done.
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