The CogNegro's Watched List (2014)
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- DirectorJaume Collet-SerraStarsLiam NeesonJulianne MooreScoot McNairyAn air marshal springs into action during a transatlantic flight after receiving a series of text messages demanding $150 million into an off-shore account, or someone will die every 20 minutes.
- DirectorNoam MurroStarsSullivan StapletonEva GreenLena HeadeyGreek general Themistocles of Athens leads the naval charge against invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes and Artemisia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.
- DirectorAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsChris EvansSamuel L. JacksonScarlett JohanssonAs Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world, he teams up with a fellow Avenger and S.H.I.E.L.D agent, Black Widow, to battle a new threat from history: an assassin known as the Winter Soldier.Captain American Winter Soldier not only acts as great companion piece to 2012's Avengers, as it relates to being able to satisfy both comic book purist and the casual viewer alike, it also is able to weave quite the espionage tale filled with double turns, startling revelations, and wry dialouge.Welcome to new the age of Comic book film! CogNegro (A-)
- DirectorDarren AronofskyStarsRussell CroweJennifer ConnellyAnthony HopkinsNoah is chosen by God to undertake a momentous mission before an apocalyptic flood cleanses the world.Noah is a drab, muddled and downright unpleasant experience that should stay stranded at sea. CogNegro (D)
- DirectorJosé PadilhaStarsJoel KinnamanGary OldmanMichael KeatonIn 2028 Detroit, when Alex Murphy, a loving husband, father and good cop, is critically injured in the line of duty, the multinational conglomerate OmniCorp sees their chance for a part-man, part-robot police officer.The problems with reboots, especially of iconic films, is that they have the challenge of staying somewhat faithful to the original adaptation while adding something new and compelling enough to be considered an independent ,worthwhile vehicle. Despite its' vehement efforts, which includes upgraded CGI and a in depth look at the titular character's emotional workings, Robocop ultimately falls in line with the rest of Hollywood's needless attempts at reimagining a cult classic. CogNegro (C+)
- DirectorSteve PinkStarsKevin HartMichael EalyRegina HallFollow two couples as they journey from the bar to the bedroom and are eventually put to the test in the real world.
- DirectorNick CassavetesStarsCameron DiazLeslie MannKate UptonAfter discovering that her boyfriend is married, Carly meets the wife he's been betraying; when yet another affair is discovered, all three women team up to plot revenge on the three-timing S.O.B.
- DirectorMarc WebbStarsAndrew GarfieldEmma StoneJamie FoxxWhen New York is put under siege by Oscorp, it is up to Spider-Man to save the city he swore to protect as well as his loved ones.Stunning visual effects can not save what seems to be a step backwards for comic book movies. A trite, somewhat hammy script ,akin to the Joel Schumacher's Batman films of yesteryear ,along with some rather hasty character development ,results in The Amazing Spiderman 2 spinning its' wheels as oppose to its' web to capture the hearts of movie goers. -CogNegro (C)
- DirectorJake GoldbergerStarsCuba Gooding Jr.Dennis HaysbertGeorge DickEx-felon, Eugene Brown, establishes a Chess Club for inner city teenagers in Washington, D.C.I applaud any attempt to tell the story of unsung heroes, especially with the purpose of dispelling stereotypes.Unfortunately, Life of a King"'s good intentions are hampered by it's two dimensional characters
and it's manufactured emotional cues. (C-) - DirectorJason BatemanStarsJason BatemanKathryn HahnAllison JanneyA spelling bee loser sets out to exact revenge by finding a loophole and attempting to win as an adult.
- DirectorBryan SingerStarsPatrick StewartIan McKellenHugh JackmanThe X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.Bryan Singer returns to the franchise that made him a household name with X-Men Days of Futures Past. The iconic story arc gets it just due with Bryan at the helm. You can feel Singer painstakingly revising the missteps taken by previous entries in the series ,resulting in one of the most emotionally layered comic book adaptations to date. (A-)
- DirectorTim StoryStarsIce CubeKevin HartTika SumpterSecurity guard Ben must prove himself to his girlfriend's brother, top police officer James. He rides along James on a 24-hour patrol of Atlanta.
- DirectorNicholas StollerStarsSeth RogenRose ByrneZac EfronAfter they are forced to live next to a fraternity house, a couple with a newborn baby do whatever they can to take them down.
- DirectorDoug LimanStarsTom CruiseEmily BluntBill PaxtonA soldier fighting aliens gets to relive the same day over and over again, the day restarting every time he dies.
- DirectorPhilippe CalandStarsAnthony MackieForest WhitakerSanaa LathanA successful author and spiritual advisor takes on a troubled man as a client, completely unaware that the man's fixation on his mother's death will soon put his life in jeopardy.
- DirectorPhil LordChristopher MillerStarsChanning TatumJonah HillIce CubeAfter making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college.
- DirectorMichael BayStarsMark WahlbergNicola Peltz BeckhamJack ReynorWhen humanity allies with a bounty hunter in pursuit of Optimus Prime, the Autobots turn to a mechanic and his family for help.
- DirectorMatt ReevesStarsGary OldmanKeri RussellAndy SerkisThe fragile peace between apes and humans is threatened as mistrust and betrayal threaten to plunge both tribes into a war for dominance over the Earth.
- DirectorJames GunnStarsChris PrattVin DieselBradley CooperA group of intergalactic criminals must pull together to stop a fanatical warrior with plans to purge the universe.A collective groan was let out with the announcement that Guardians of The Galaxy would be adapted into a movie. A talking raccoon...really? Well despite the initial skepticism, James Gunn manages to transform one of Marvel's most obscure properties into a fun filled, entertaining vehicle that can be enjoyed by all comers alike. Make mine Marvel (B+)
- DirectorTate TaylorStarsChadwick BosemanNelsan EllisDan AykroydA chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
- DirectorJonathan LiebesmanStarsMegan FoxWill ArnettWilliam FichtnerWhen a kingpin threatens New York City, a group of mutated turtle warriors must emerge from the shadows to protect their home.
- DirectorRichard LinklaterStarsEllar ColtranePatricia ArquetteEthan HawkeThe life of Mason, from early childhood to his arrival at college.Though it is a bit lengthy and a self indulgent at times, Boyhood is an unprecedented, voyeuristic experience! The sheer scope and dedication of all involved provides supple proof that this film is more than just your typical coming of age tale but indeed a landmark in film history. (B)
- DirectorFrank MillerRobert RodriguezStarsMickey RourkeJessica AlbaJosh BrolinSome of Sin City's most hard-boiled citizens cross paths with a few of its more reviled inhabitants.Sin City a Dame to kill for is a more than a serviceable companion piece to it's predecessor that will satisfy most comic enthusiast but may be a tad late in recapturing the interest of the casual moviegoer. (B)
- DirectorDavid Gordon GreenStarsNicolas CageTye SheridanGary PoulterAn ex-con, who is the unlikeliest of role models, meets a 15-year-old boy and is faced with the choice of redemption or ruin.
- DirectorLuke GreenfieldStarsJake JohnsonDamon Wayans Jr.Rob RiggleTwo struggling pals dress as police officers for a costume party and become neighborhood sensations. But when these newly-minted "heroes" get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line.