Mark Pacis Movie Reviews

Paddington in Peru

Paddington in Peru – Blu-ray Review

Mark Pacis

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

Thunderbolts* Poster

Thunderbolts* Review – The Anti-Avengers Assemble in a Movie Full of Heart and Havoc

Mark Pacis

Thunderbolts felt like one of those Marvel projects stuck in development limbo for years. Fans heard rumors that James Gunn ...

Stripes

Stripes – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Mark Pacis

Stripes is one of those comedies that somehow feels effortless while still hitting all the right notes. Even after more ...

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Mark Pacis

When I reviewed Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in December, I said the film was “a fun and entertaining ride for ...

Sinners

Sinners Review – Blues, Blood, and a Bold New Vision

Mark Pacis

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

Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants Review – A Wuxia Fantasy That Soars but Sometimes Stalls

Mark Pacis

The Legends of the Condor Heroes has a long and storied legacy. It first emerged as a beloved wuxia novel by Jin ...

Gladiator II

Gladiator II – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Mark Pacis

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

Captain America: Brave New World Review – Sam Wilson’s Time to Shine, Even If the Road Gets Rough

Mark Pacis

Captain America: Brave New World is a defining moment for Sam Wilson, marking his first big-screen outing as the new ...

Love Hurts

Love Hurts Review – Too Much Hurt, Not Enough Heart

Mark Pacis

After making a triumphant comeback with Everything Everywhere All at Once, it seemed inevitable that Academy Award winner Ke Huy ...

The Monkey

The Monkey Review – A Sinister Toy with a Sinister Sense of Humor

Mark Pacis

Over the years, Stephen King fans have considered The Monkey one of his most underrated horror tales. The short story was ...