Tag: Karl Urban
Pete’s Dragon: A refreshing family hit
by Matt Ward
Dragons might be an unusual choice for a childhood best friend, but the love between a young boy and his fire-breathing friend make for a captivating, heartwarming tale in the Disney remake “Pete’s Dragon.” Moviegoers needn’t worry about having seen the 1977 animated musical version of the film as nearly everything from the original version has been scrubbed over and re-written by Texas native … Read More Pete’s Dragon: A refreshing family hit
Jason Bourne: Return of a legend
by Matt Ward
Actions speak louder than words. Matt Damon doesn’t say a whole lot in “Jason Bourne,” his fourth turn as the amnesiac assassin out to find himself in a clandestine world. But he doesn’t need to either. The world around Bourne has changed dramatically since his last on-screen appearance nearly a decade ago in “The Bourne Ultimatum.” NSA contractor Edward Snowden’s releasing of classified documents … Read More Jason Bourne: Return of a legend
Star Trek Beyond: Boldly going where others have gone before
by Matt Ward
There might not be a more fun movie-going experience this summer than the sci-fi adventure film “Star Trek: Beyond,” which sees Chris Pine return for a third go-round as the iconic Captain James T. Kirk in a role made famous by William Shatner. Several years into a deep space mission, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise are tasked with rescuing the crew of a … Read More Star Trek Beyond: Boldly going where others have gone before
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