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Gotham (2014)
Gothic Revelation
The first season of Gotham, a foreshadowing of Bruce Wayne's early years and Detective James Gordon's rise in the corrupt Gotham City Police Department is an intense telling which succeeds for the most part from beginning to end. The telling of James Gordon's rise to the rank of Commissioner was very well done and the character was portrayed quite absolute, as well as Bruce Wayne's story on the rise to being Batman. The series succeeded with character chemistry and action sequences, while also making good runtime per episode.
However, there were some flaws to the first season. Firstly, the villains. The origin stories of the Penguin and newcomer Fish Mooney were executed flawlessly (even the tease of a possible Joker thrilled audiences alike), but then there were some others like the one evil-doer who... kills people by sending them above via balloons? What? Secondly, I wasn't a big fan on the subplot with Barbara Kean, the former love interest of Gordon - & the final bit with her being revealed a villain felt like the directors were making it up as they went along. However, Gordon's secondary love interest who was introduced halfway during the season made up for it.
Pros: Flawless Execution on retelling of James Gordon, Flawless Execution on retelling of Bruce Wayne, Action-Packed, Penguin & Fish Mooney, Joker Tease, Character Chemistry, Exceptional Runtime
Cons: Barbara Kean subplot, Idiotic sub-villains
Overall, this achieves a 9 star rating. Gotham amazes in a surprising stellar fashion and despite a few flaws, it passes in my book and I would be looking forward to the second season.
Fantastic Four (2015)
Fantastic... In Only a Few Senses of the Word
Fantastic Four is the fourth (no pun intended) installment and third reboot of the Fantastic Four being put to the silver screen. However, once again (like a running gag now), it doesn't succeed and is arguably the worst of the four. The first 1/3rd was decent, but after the Fantastic Four (which consists of Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, Sue Storm & Johnny Storm) achieve their powers, they do not use it for any good until the climax (which some might have fallen asleep from by then).
Aside from a nonsensical plot, the performances from the cast consisting of Miles Teller (Andrew - Whiplash), Jamie Bell (Tintin - The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn), Kate Mara (Zoe Barnes - House of Cards), Michael B. Jordan (Steve Montogmery - Chronicle) and Toby Kebbell (Koba - Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) are passable, but the characters, err...
Following this, Toby Kebbell's performance of Doctor Doom was passable, but the character was far off from the comics (I mean really, immediate kills from five feet away, come on!).
I'm sorry, Josh Trank. You might have done a fantastic (no pun intended) job on Chronicle, but Fantastic Four is just not ready to be Fantastic. If anything, this should be the Terrible Four by now.
Pros: Stellar Performances from Main Cast, First 1/3rd was half decent
Cons: Nonsensical Plot, Terrible Climax, Doctor Doom
Overall it is a 3 star film, but just for some intended puns, i'll give it an extra star.
Penguins of Madagascar (2014)
"Cute and Cuddly, Boys, Cute and Cuddly!"
The Penguins of Madagascar is the follow up of the events of Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted -- in the four lovable & hilarious penguin's perspective. And does it succeed? The answer is it improves and deteriorates from sequence to sequence, but stands out in a fine fashion.
The first 2/3rd's of this spin off flick will most likely leave you bursting with laughter or chuckling for the least bit. The characters, excluding the four flightless protagonists (which are awesome without doubts) are great in their own way, whether they have great character development or just straight out funny and likable.
However, as fun as it is, the final sequence in New York City is what makes a standing out movie break a few ranks. It leaves you confused and is the worst and most boring part of the theatrical feature.
P.S - You might miss it, but there is a running gag in the film where the villain (Dave/Dr. Octavius Brine)'s henchmen are being called out coincidentally named after celebrities and the said action would follow the celebrity's surname.
Pros: Fantastic Characters, Humor & Celebrity references
Cons: Dull-witted finale