Mark Pacis Movie Reviews

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Review – The Mission Has Never Been This Relentless
The Mission: Impossible franchise has thrived on spectacle, precision, and the sheer force of Tom Cruise sprinting at full speed ...

Lilo & Stitch – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
Disney’s Lilo & Stitch isn’t your typical princess story. No castles. No sweeping ballgowns. Instead, it gives us a little ...

Paddington in Peru – Blu-ray Review
Paddington is back, and the marmalade-loving bear hasn’t lost a step. In Paddington in Peru, the beloved British icon heads ...

Thunderbolts* Review – The Anti-Avengers Assemble in a Movie Full of Heart and Havoc
Thunderbolts felt like one of those Marvel projects stuck in development limbo for years. Fans heard rumors that James Gunn ...

Stripes – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
Stripes is one of those comedies that somehow feels effortless while still hitting all the right notes. Even after more ...

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
When I reviewed Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in December, I said the film was “a fun and entertaining ride for ...

Sinners Review – Blues, Blood, and a Bold New Vision
Before Sinners ever hit the screen, it was already something special to Ryan Coogler. The idea reportedly dates back to ...

Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants Review – A Wuxia Fantasy That Soars but Sometimes Stalls
The Legends of the Condor Heroes has a long and storied legacy. It first emerged as a beloved wuxia novel by Jin ...

Gladiator II – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
When I reviewed the film in November, I described Gladiator II as “an ambitious but uneven sequel that struggles to ...

Captain America: Brave New World Review – Sam Wilson’s Time to Shine, Even If the Road Gets Rough
Captain America: Brave New World is a defining moment for Sam Wilson, marking his first big-screen outing as the new ...