Purely Movies Reviews

The Five Best and Worst of 2016 Best  1. Doctor Strange This is the surprise hit this year. I had high expectations on Marvel's latest solo film but I didn't expect Marvel to raise the bar of a solo film. It is on the same level as the first Iron Man film. The 3D is top notch and it definitely elevates the whole entertainment factor. 2. Deadpool This is another surprise hit of the year. I didn't have much expectation of Fox's X-Men franchise. Deadpool is the second best X-Men film; X-Men: Days of Future Past is the top. Deadpool is thrilling, funny and is packed with some nice visuals. Given its low budget (for the superhero genre), this underdog definitely gave me a pleasant surprise. 3. Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice This is not critically well-received but I can't just deny Zack Synder's epic vision for the two most popular superheroes. Crammed with stunning visuals (though it is subjective), the best part of the film is the clim

Rating: 4/5 Review: "The Great Wall IMAX 3D movie review" (104 minutes) "The Great Wall has generic plot and characters but the strong technical aspects, Zhang's visuals and immersive 3D, make it slightly more than a mindless fantasy entertainment." The Great Wall is a big budget fantasy film directed by Zhang Yimou, famed for Hero and House of Flying Daggers. Although the trailers promised plenty of spectacle, people find it controversial and even claim that it is like an asian film being whitewashed. It led to negative reviews when the film was first released in China. Many say that while it strikes as a visually appealing film, the story is horrendous. Since then, despite the huge box office opening, the earnings so far has been a disappointment. So amidst all these negativity, is there really no value in this? The story: Director Zhang Yimou may struggle in telling a coherent story but it is undeniable that he knows how to cook up strong visuals.