1980s / Comedy / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published January 13, 2018 · Last modified March 4, 2019
A quintessential teen flick of the late 1980s, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure has gone from minor cult hit to an adolescent staple, with an archetype that would be emulated by other famous “stoner” teen duos...
2010s / Action / Fantasy / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published December 21, 2017 · Last modified July 13, 2018
Rian Johnson (Looper, The Brothers Bloom) takes over the reigns of the venerable franchise for one film in between the two helmed by J.J. Abrams and crafts a successful outing, continuing from the last moment...
2010s / Fantasy / Science Fiction / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published December 3, 2017 · Last modified July 13, 2018
Guillermo del Toro (Crimson Peak, Pacific Rim) returns to his favorite playground once again, that realm where fantasy and reality co-exist, ever so tenuously. Though worlds apart in terms of its story, The Shape of Water may...
2010s / Mystery / Science Fiction / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published October 10, 2017 · Last modified July 26, 2018
An admirable and inspired attempt to further continue the story as presented in the highly influential 1982 classic, Blade Runner, sees modern visionary Denis Villenueve (Arrival, Enemy) supplant Ridley Scott (who executive produces) as director, further...
2010s / Action / Comedy / Science Fiction / Superhero
by Vincent Leo · Published July 7, 2017 · Last modified August 9, 2018
Spider-Man: Homecoming represents the third time in this young century that Marvel’s flagship superhero has been attempted on the big screen. While it’s understandable that Sony wouldn’t just let a sure-shot property go to waste,...
2010s / Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Science Fiction / Superhero
by Vincent Leo · Published June 4, 2017 · Last modified July 25, 2018
As critics have been quite unkind to the prior films in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), and have lavished mostly praise for virtually all Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) releases, some DC fans have been...
2010s / Action / Science Fiction / Superhero
by Vincent Leo · Published May 6, 2017 · Last modified July 4, 2018
Upping the action, as well as the CG components, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 should go down easily for fans of the first film, even if it’s not quite on the same footing in terms of...
2010s / Action / Science Fiction / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published April 9, 2017 · Last modified July 4, 2018
2017’s Ghost in the Shell is Hollywood’s umpteenth attempt to remake a property with a cult fan base (more for the legendary 1995 anime film that spun off a sequel and TV series than just for the well-respected 1989...
2010s / Drama / Mystery / Romance / Science Fiction / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published April 4, 2017 · Last modified August 1, 2018
The Discovery offers up an interesting theoretical drama about what might occur from a sociological standpoint if it were to be proven that there’s life after death. The film posits that the fear of death...
2010s / Horror / Science Fiction / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published March 29, 2017 · Last modified July 27, 2018
An Alien clone, but effective enough to provide a couple of hours of effective jolts, Daniel Espinosa’s (Child 44, Safe House) attempt at delivering the monster-on-the-spaceship premise gets dusted off for one more go-around in Life. Zombieland and Deadpool writing partners Rhett...
Reviews from film writer Vince Leo, covering all eras and genres of films from classics to the latest releases.
Film reviews from Vince Leo, from classics to new releases, since 1996.
