Purely Movies Reviews

Rating: 4.3/5 Review: "Power Rangers film review" (124 minutes) "Forget what you know in your childhood, the satisfying PG13 reboot does a decent job in introducing the world of Power Rangers to the new generation."  The classic Power Rangers is my childhood memories. But its cheesiness is not something a big-budget film strives to be. Nowadays a film has to look and be serious and gritty. Some of the recent examples are Fantastic Four and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Power Rangers 2017, made for the younger generation, is the next in the line that received a serious make-over. It is not necessary a bad thing as the plot and character's development are definitely more relatable to the generation now. The latest incarnation of Power Rangers may not be as fast-paced or light-hearted as its original but it is able to stand on its own without comparison. The story: The opening scene sets up in a PG13 fashion. Grim and dark, the dying rangers swear their l...

Rating: 4.4/5 Review: "Logan movie review" (137 minutes) "Logan is an satisfying finale that will bring a tear to your eyes. It may not have the scale of a superhero blockbuster but its layered character development is what makes this film one of the best superhero films."  The third and last installment to the Wolverine trilogy is an satisfying ending. It may not be a CGI fest compared to the X-Men franchise but it holds the attention with its character's development and intense and brutal action scenes. The tone may be jarring after the last few CGI fest that includes The Wolverine, also directed by James Mangold. After the massive success of Deadpool, Fox decided to bank on Wolverine's mature themes and brutal violence. There may be the gimmicky violence but James is more interested in developing the characters that will tug your hearts at the end. It is only March but Logan is a strong contender for one of the best film this year. The story: W...