The "1-4-0": ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ is the best action movie of 2013 so far. Killer action scenes, throwback Star Trek homages & intense IMAX 3D. 

The Gist: After the crew of the Enterprise find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction.

The Highlights: There are three highlights to boast about. The action sequences are just phenomenal and by itself are worth the price of admission. Then throw one of the most fierce IMAX 3D thrill rides I’ve experienced and one of the most interesting and likeable villains in recent years, and you can’t go wrong with this movie. The last villain I thoroughly enjoyed on screen was Darth Maul from the Phantom...]]> http://www.showbizcafe.com/en/reviews/reviews-star-trek-into-darkness/634 Sat, 4 May 2013 http://www.showbizcafe.com/en/reviews/reviews-iron-man-3/633 Headed to the movies today? Is ‘Iron Man 3’ in IMAX 3D on your menu list? If you are 25 and under then you are going to absolutely go bonkers for it. But if you are over 30, the fireworks will be a bit more restrained. You see, when one gets older, kid jokes are only so funny. You need a much more layered joke or gag to trigger the laughs. ‘Iron Man 3’ as fun and funny as it is, will do a better job playing to the teenage and young adult crowds than the mature grown ups preferring to see another sequel of The Dark Knight. 

What you need to know about this third part is that it is ‘Stark-centric’. Most of the movie revolves around Tony Stark and not the Iron Man suit, which is never a good sign, but because it is Robert Downey Jr., the exception is validated. In this second sequel of the Iron superhero, Tony Stark/Iron Man (Downey Jr.) finds his world reduced to rubble by a malevolent enemy - The Mandarin (Ben Kingsley) - and must use his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him as he seeks to destroy the enemy and his cohorts.

The year is 2077: Jack Harper (Cruise) serves as a security repairmen stationed on an evacuated Earth with his partner and lover Victoria (Andrea Riseborough). Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying alien threat who still scavenges what's left of our planet, Jack's mission is almost complete. In a matter of two weeks, he will join the remaining survivors on a lunar colony far from the war-torn world he has long called home.  Living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from...]]> http://www.showbizcafe.com/en/reviews/reviews-oblivion/632 Fri, 5 Apr 2013 http://www.showbizcafe.com/en/reviews/reviews-evil-dead/631 Oceans of blood, cringing gore, clenching suspense and some good ol’ laughs for the road make the Evil Dead remake from Uruguayan writer/director Fede Alvarez the best horror movie of 2013 so far. 

In this remake, the primary premise from the original has been tweaked. Five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin.  When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival. 

The basic objective for one paying to see horror movies is to experience a flood of adrenaline by way of heart-pounding scares and as much blood one can bear for the price of their ticket. But because moviegoers are exposed to a lot more horror these days many have become desensitized to it. That’s why the same ol’ formula just doesn’t cut it anymore, which is why the majority fail at it (most of the Jason and Freddy Krueger films), though some actually deliver the goods (The Strangers, Insidious,...]]> http://www.showbizcafe.com/en/reviews/reviews-evil-dead/631 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 http://www.showbizcafe.com/en/reviews/reviews-gi-joe-retaliation/630 Is “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” the best action movie of 2013 so far? The year is still too young to give a credible opinion, but “Olympus has Fallen” might take that prize. It is rated R and it is hyper-violent. We also have to wait for “Iron Man 3,” “Man of Steel” and “Pacific Rim” to make a final decision. Nevertheless, G.I. JOE 2 is a Red Bull overdose as soon as you walk into the theater. In regards to its entertainment value, it’s going to be a ridiculous hit. All the violence, one-line bad jokes and 3D action your brain can handle are all present - and I must admit it is fun!