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John Hanlon Reviews

The Huntsman Winter's War Review

The Huntsman: Winter's War | Film Review

Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) was a surprise success story. The film was packed with strong special effects, view a joyfully over-the-top villain (played by Oscar winner Charlize Theron) and a compelling story.  The sequel The Huntsman:...

Eye in the Sky Review

Eye in the Sky | Film Review

The new thriller Eye in the Sky has a relatively small focus but raises enormous questions about warfare today. Written by Guy Hibbert, clinic the 104-minute feature raises questions about drone warfare and the bureaucratic boundaries and legal...

The Jungle Book Review

The Jungle Book | Film Review

This weekend, site Melissa McCarthy’s newest comedy The Boss opens in theaters nationwide. The Oscar-nominated actress stars as a successful businesswoman who is forced to start over after she’s convicted of insider trading and loses...

Criminal Review

Criminal | Film Review

“They messed with my brain. Thought they knew what they’d get but they were wrong.” Such is the sentiment of Jericho Stewart, this web the psychotic title character of the new thriller Criminal. His words allude to the film’s intriguing...

The Forest Review

The Forest (now on DVD) | Film Review

It’s not easy to find family-friend fare on television today. With so many procedurals about crime on television, sickness sometimes it feels like shows that the whole family can watch are a rare breed. Fortunately though, there are still...

Hardcore Henry Review

Hardcore Henry | Film Review

Hardcore Henry may be a unique action movie but that doesn’t mean it’s a quality one. The film puts viewers in the driver’s seat letting its audience witness the mayhem and carnage of a day of fighting as if they were the star of the film. The...

The Boss Review

The Boss | Film Review

The Boss Review The new comedy The Boss begins emphatically as a showcase for its star Melissa McCarthy. After a few brief scenes showing a younger version of her character being rejected time and again from foster homes, visit it’s time for...

The Witch Review

The Witch | Film Review

As the new drama The Witch begins, healing the text “A New England folktale” appears on the screen. The words are both an introduction and a premonition of what is to come. What unfolds over the course of the next ninety-two minutes is an...

God's Not Dead 2 Review

God's Not Dead 2 | Film Review

In 2014, approved the religious drama God’s Not Dead became a breakout hit. The film, more about which featured a college student who argued with his atheist professor about the existence of God, tadalafil was so successful that the filmmakers...

The Hateful Eight Review

The Hateful Eight | Film Review

Just when you think you know what Quentin Tarantino will do next, here you realize just how wrong you are. After the commercial and critical success of Inglourious Basterds in 2009 and Django Unchained in 2012 (both of which produced Oscar wins for...