At The Movies

Daredevil Runtime: 103 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox / Marvel Enterprises Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Marvel Universe Franchise Position: N/A Justice is blind—Matt Murdock fights crime in the courtroom by day and as Daredevil by night. Ratings: My Rating: 5.5 The Dove Foundation: Not Recommended for Families IMDb: 5.3 Rotten Tomatoes: 43% audience Metacritic: 42 TMDb: 5.2 Plot Summary: Matt Murdock is blinded in a childhood accident but gains heightened senses that make him superhuman. By day, he works as a lawyer in Hell’s Kitchen, standing up for the weak. By night, he becomes Daredevil, a masked vigilante fighting crime. His world is shaken when he falls in love with Elektra Natchios while simultaneously confronting the deadly Kingpin and his assassin, Bullseye. Torn between justice, vengeance, and love, Matt faces choices that test both his humanity and his faith. Critics Review: Critics gave Daredevil mixed to negative reviews, citing uneven tone, lackluster dia...

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), PG, 1 h 58 min Studio: Lucasfilm / Paramount Pictures Franchise: Indiana Jones Film Series – Entry #2 of 5 Tagline: Fortune and glory… or endless danger. Trailer (YouTube) --- 🎬 Extended Main Cast Harrison Ford – Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones Jr. Kate Capshaw – Wilhelmina “Willie” Scott Ke Huy Quan – Short Round Amrish Puri – Mola Ram Roshan Seth – Chattar Lal Philip Stone – Captain Blumburtt Roy Chiao – Lao Che David Yip – Wu Han Raj Singh – Maharajah Zalim Singh Pat Roach – Thuggee guard --- ⭐ Reviews My Rating: 8/10 The Dove Foundation: Not approved (due to violence and occultism)   IMDb: 7.5–7.6/10 (based on user reviews)   Rotten Tomatoes: 77% critics, 82% audience   Metacritic: 57/100   --- 📖 Plot Summary In 1935, Indiana Jones escapes from Shanghai with nightclub singer Willie Scott and young sidekick Short Round. They crash-land into a small Indian village, where desperate villagers plead for hel...

Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham (2023), PG‑13, 1 h 26 min Studio: Warner Bros. Animation / DC Entertainment Franchise: DC Universe Animated Original Movies (Franchise #51; Elseworlds standalone sequel license) Tagline: Gotham meets Lovecraft… the darkness descends. Trailer Link  --- 🎭 Main Cast David Giuntoli – Bruce Wayne / Batman Tati Gabrielle – Kai Li Cain Christopher Gorham – Oliver Queen John DiMaggio – James Gordon Patrick Fabian – Harvey Dent / Two‑Face Brian George – Alfred Pennyworth Jason Marsden – Dick Grayson / young Bruce Wayne Karan Brar – Sanjay “Jay” Tawde David Dastmalchian – Grendon / Mr. Freeze Navid Negahban – Ra’s al Ghul Emily O’Brien – Talia al Ghul & Martha Wayne Tim Russ – Lucius Fox Matthew Waterson – Jason Blood / Etrigan Jeffrey Combs – Kirk Langstrom William Salyers – Oswald Cobblepot & Professor Manfurd Gideon Adlon – Barbara Gordon / Oracle & Poison Ivy Darin De Paul – Thomas Wayne --- ⭐ Reviews Critics Ratings My Rating: 8/10 The D...

Swamp Thing (2019), TV-MA, 8 hr 20 min   ~1 hr per episode (Season 1) Studio: DC Universe / The CW (later broadcast) Franchise: DC Universe Originals (Franchise #1; canceled after 1 season) Tagline: Nature fights back… from the bottom of the swamp. Trailer Link (YouTube):   --- 👩‍👩‍👧 Main Cast Crystal Reed – Abby Arcane Andy Bean – Alec Holland Derek Mears – Swamp Thing Virginia Madsen – Maria Sunderland Henderson Wade – Matt Cable Maria Sten – Liz Tremayne Will Patton – Avery Sunderland Jennifer Beals – Sheriff Lucilia Cable Kevin Durand – Jason Woodrue Ian Ziering – Daniel Cassidy Jeryl Prescott – Madame Xanadu   --- ⭐ Reviews Critics Ratings My Rating: 8/10 The Dove Foundation: Not rated IMDb : ~7.8/10 (user reviews)  Rotten Tomatoes: 92% (39 critic reviews; average 7.3/10)  Metacritic: 69/100 (based on 6 critics)  --- 📖 Plot Summary When Abby Arcane returns to her small Louisiana hometown of Marais to investigate a mysterious swamp-b...

The Suicide Squad Year: 2021 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU)* MPAA Rating: R Total Runtime: 132 minutes Tagline: “Meet the most deadly bunch of cons ever assembled.” Main Cast Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn Idris Elba as Bloodsport / Robert DuBois John Cena as Peacemaker / Christopher Smith Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag Sylvester Stallone as the voice of King Shark Viola Davis as Amanda Waller Taika Waititi as voice of Ratcatcher 2 (Sebastian’s rat) David Dastmalchian as Polka-Dot Man Daniela Melchior as Ratcatcher 2 Reviews Synopsis: This isn’t just a sequel — it’s a soft reboot directed by James Gunn, who took the wild, chaotic squad of villains and threw them into a deadly mission on the island of Corto Maltese. The team faces deadly enemies, monstrous creatures, and deadly traps, all while navigating shifting loyalties. It’s violent, funny, and wildly unpredictable. Overview: The Suicide Squad is a darker, zanier, and more comedic take on the franchise compared to the 2016 origi...

Suicide Squad Year: 2016 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Franchise #: 3 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Total Runtime: 123 minutes Tagline: “Worst. Heroes. Ever.” Main Cast Will Smith as Floyd Lawton / Deadshot Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn Jared Leto as The Joker Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag Viola Davis as Amanda Waller Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang Cara Delevingne as Enchantress Jay Hernandez as El Diablo Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc Karen Fukuhara as Katana Reviews Synopsis: The government forms a black-ops team of imprisoned supervillains to handle impossible missions. When a mystical threat (the Enchantress) goes out of control, the Suicide Squad is sent to stop her—whether they like it or not. Along the way, they struggle with betrayal, chaos, and surprisingly, some moments of heart. Overview: Suicide Squad had a great trailer, big hype, and a killer cast—but the movie itself ended up messy. It’s full of style, quick edits, and music-video energy. Some characters like Harl...

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Year: 2016 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Franchise #: 2 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Total Runtime: 151 minutes (Theatrical) / 183 minutes (Ultimate Edition) Tagline: “Who will win?” / “Justice or vengeance?” Main Cast Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne / Batman Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Superman Gal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman Amy Adams as Lois Lane Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth Holly Hunter as Senator Finch Diane Lane as Martha Kent Laurence Fishburne as Perry White Reviews Synopsis: This is where Batman and Superman collide—literally. Bruce Wayne sees Superman as a dangerous alien threat after the destruction in Man of Steel. Meanwhile, Superman questions Batman’s brutal vigilante tactics. Their conflict is manipulated by Lex Luthor, who creates a monstrous enemy that forces the heroes (and Wonder Woman!) to unite. The stakes? Nothing less than the fate of the world. Overview: This film is dark, intense, and phi...

The Dark Knight Year : 2008 Franchise : Batman Franchise #: 7 (Second film in The Dark Knight Trilogy, following Batman Begins) Total Runtime : 152 minutes MPAA Rating : PG-13 (for intense sequences of violence and some menace) Tagline  “Why so serious?” Main Cast Christian Bale – Bruce Wayne / Batman Heath Ledger – The Joker Aaron Eckhart – Harvey Dent / Two-Face Gary Oldman – Lt. James Gordon Michael Caine – Alfred Pennyworth Maggie Gyllenhaal – Rachel Dawes Morgan Freeman – Lucius Fox Reviews Synopsis Batman is at his peak—but so is Gotham’s chaos. As crime families fall, a new threat rises: the Joker, an anarchist with no rules and no limits. Batman, Gordon, and District Attorney Harvey Dent try to take him down, but the Joker turns their ideals against them. The result? One of the most intense, psychologically rich superhero movies ever made. Overview This isn’t just a superhero film—it’s a crime thriller, a moral drama, and a psychological chess match. Heath Ledger’s Joker i...

Batman Returns Year : 1992 Franchise : Batman Franchise # : 3 (Second installment in the Tim Burton Batman series following Batman [1989]) Total Runtime : 126 minutes MPAA Rating : PG-13 (for dark thematic content, violence, and sensuality) Tagline  “The Bat, the Cat, the Penguin.” Main Cast Michael Keaton – Bruce Wayne / Batman Michelle Pfeiffer – Selina Kyle / Catwoman Danny DeVito – Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin Christopher Walken – Max Shreck Michael Gough – Alfred Pennyworth Pat Hingle – Commissioner Gordon Reviews Synopsis Batman is back—this time facing off against not one, but two villains. Oswald Cobblepot, aka The Penguin, rises from the sewers aiming to take over Gotham, while secretary-turned-vigilante Selina Kyle prowls the streets as the unpredictable Catwoman. Throw in a corrupt businessman, a city on edge, and Batman caught in the middle, and you’ve got a darker, weirder sequel that doubles down on Burton’s gothic style. Overview Batman Returns is basically Tim Bur...

Batman Year : 1989 Franchise : Batman Franchise # : 2 (First major theatrical reboot after the 1966 film; launched the Burton/Schumacher Batman era) Total Runtime : 126 minutes MPAA Rating : PG-13 Tagline  “Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?” Main Cast Michael Keaton – Bruce Wayne / Batman Jack Nicholson – Jack Napier / The Joker Kim Basinger – Vicki Vale Robert Wuhl – Alexander Knox Michael Gough – Alfred Pennyworth Pat Hingle – Commissioner Gordon Billy Dee Williams – Harvey Dent Jack Palance – Carl Grissom Reviews Synopsis This movie redefined Batman for a darker, edgier generation. Gotham City is being eaten alive by crime, and one mysterious vigilante—Batman—is starting to fight back. When mobster Jack Napier falls into a vat of chemicals and becomes the unhinged Joker, Gotham’s chaos reaches new heights. It’s Batman vs. the Clown Prince of Crime, with a lot of brooding, grappling hooks, and Prince music. Overview Tim Burton’s Batman is stylish, moody, ...

Critical Overview Star Trek: Section 31 had a cool setup—Michelle Yeoh as Georgiou leading a secret spy crew to clean up a mess from her past—but it kind of misses the mark. Yeoh does her best and definitely brings some flair, but the movie doesn’t really feel like Star Trek. Instead of that usual smart, hopeful vibe Trek’s known for, it leans into snark, heist clichés, and gritty sci-fi stuff that feels more generic than fresh. It honestly plays more like a rushed TV pilot than a fully developed movie. The plot’s crammed, the new characters don’t get much depth, and the tone is all over the place—sometimes trying to be dark and edgy, other times cracking jokes that don’t land. If you're into espionage and sci-fi action, you might enjoy parts of it. But if you're looking for classic Trek with deep ideas and strong character work, this one’s probably not it. Cool idea—just not executed in a way that sticks. Family Friendliness It includes moderate sci-fi violence, espionage acti...

Critical Review Directed by Josh Trank, this reboot delivers a darker, more grounded origin story for Marvel’s First Family. Though the intent was bold and sci-fi tone interesting, the result is a film plagued by production issues and narrative inconsistency. It attempts character-driven drama with a horror-tinged edge, but ultimately collapses under its grim pacing and lack of cohesion.  The first hour succeeds with emotional depth—focusing on Reed and Ben’s long history and the trauma of their transformation. Body-horror visuals and a slower pace are clearly meant to build realism. But after that, the film dogs back into superhero clichés—it rushes through powers and plot resolution. The lack of fun, costuming, and team chemistry weighs heavily. Giuliani’s portrayal of Doom feels underwritten and inconsistent.  Overall, Fantastic Four (2015) is an intriguing but flawed experiment—a reimagining that lost its way. While viewers hungry for a gritty, psychological take may find...