One of the more amusing bits in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is the occasional ringing of Peter Parker’s phone, which uses the old theme song from the 60s. The lyrics say, “Spider-man. Spider-man, does whatever a spider can…” True enough, but does this Marc Webb helmed sequel do enough to fascinate a potentially superhero weary …
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier – “Oh Beautiful!”
April 5, 2014 Captain America: The Winter Soldier is truly a must-see for anyone who loves superhero movies, but also for those who love spy thrillers, and even for anyone who loves a good character drama…but however much Cinema Siren heaps praise on the latest movie with her favorite superhero “Cap,” Mr. Red White and Blue, …
“Thor: The Dark World” Is a Glorious Norse Gods Buddy Film
November 8th, 2013 Oh for the love of the Norse gods, just how much exposition is necessary to understand the story behind Thor: The Dark World? What one would expect is a few lines at the beginning. What the audience gets is a protracted pre-history lesson. To save you, dear viewer, from what feels like …
The Amazing Spider-Man: It’s Got Power!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 Ahhh, Spider-Man. How amazing can another one be? If you’ve been reading my reviews for a while, you know two things about Cinema Siren: 1. There will be no bashing a movie just because it’s the fashion to hate blockbusters. 2. There will be no bending to the will of the …
Green Lantern: Shallow Hal
Saturday, June 18, 2011 Green Lantern is as cheesy and has more plot holes and dangling story strings than a piece of 70’s macrame. But where else are you going to hang your greenery? This is by no means a visual or storytelling masterpiece, but there are enough moments of fun and visual grandiosity to …
Kick Ass: Living Up to its Title
WARNING: do NOT bring your children to this movie. Average tortured semi-loser teen and comic book fanboy Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson), inspired by his obsession, decides to become a real life superhero. He dons an internet bought wetsuit as costume and names himself Kick Ass. What happens to an average joe with no fighting skills …