movie reviews
Captain Marvel shines with original storytelling, despite its offbeat direction
March 23, 2019Written by: Jonathan Pabico, Peak Associate Filmmaker duo Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s long-awaited Captain Marvel finally hits theatres. The film excels featuring diverse characters and an unconventional style with offbeat tones. Brie Larson brings a strong and empowering performance as Captain Marvel. Larson perfectly portrays the first female Marvel superhero on the big screen. With an edgy demeanour and an unbreakable resolve, Larson is compelling as the fearless protagonist. Furthermore, Larson uses Marvel’s alienated experiences with the film’s 1990s culture to evoke her character’s uncertainties with her past. Backed by close-ups and vivid natural lighting from the story’s settings, Larson’s…
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Alita: Battle Angel ascends to impressive heights of success
March 3, 2019By: Jonathan Pabico, Peak Associate Prepare for battle, sci-fi fans! Robert Rodriguez delivers a thrilling and epic film with Alita: Battle Angel. Rodriguez layers the story with immersive visuals; the film’s ruined cityscapes are fitting metaphors for not only…
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Sexy, thrilling, and hilarious, The Favourite is a one-of-a-kind period drama
February 18, 2019By: Kate Olivares Warning: this review contains mild spoilers for the film! In true Yorgos Lanthimos style, The Favourite is batshit crazy. As he also directed The Lobster and The Killing of a Sacred Deer — two films…
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Into the Spider-Verse is an animation marvel
January 20, 2019By: Winona Young, Arts Editor Even though this franchise has created three Spider-Men (and even more films) and counting, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is hands-down the best Spider-Man movie of all. The story is heartfelt and hilarious, and the animation…
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Aquaman reaches the deepest depths of success
January 4, 2019Prepare for the king tide, DC Comics fans! The new Aquaman movie has finally come ashore in full glory. With a talented cast, breathtaking action sequences, and compelling themes, Furious 7 director James Wan provides an exciting narrative about the…
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New Fantastic Beasts sequel struggles to cast the right spell, but still enchants us with its wonders
November 25, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico, Peak Associate Wands at the ready, Harry Potter fans! David Yates’ Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald finally arrived in theatres. Unfortunately, this latest sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will generate mixed…
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Bohemian Rhapsody shows why Freddie Mercury is the champion of the world
November 11, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico, Peak Associate Fans of Queen, are you ready to rock? If you are, then Bohemian Rhapsody will definitely reawaken your inner rocker. The film not only offers an enthralling narrative but also beautifully balances Freddie Mercury’s…
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Venom is an entertaining symbiosis of shortcomings and satisfying success
October 15, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico, Peak Associate Attention Marvel Comics fans! Venom’s origin story is finally told in director Ruben Fleischer’s latest movie about the iconic supervillain. Fleischer (best known for Zombieland) delivers a film that will easily elicit mixed reactions,…
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The Predator is a thrilling action flick, despite falling prey to its flaws
September 23, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico Get to the chopper, Predator fans! Director Shane Black’s The Predator has arrived in theatres. Having a sizable role in the original 1987 Predator movie, Black (best known for the disappointing Iron Man 3) pays satisfying…
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The Black Excellence in Blackkklansman
September 10, 2018By: Youeal Abera, Staff Writer Editor’s note: Spoilers included! If a film has the ability to exceed the methodical expiry date of trend-propelled plots, then chances are, its value in society is imperative. Blackkklansman, directed by…
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