Mark Pacis Movie Reviews

Footloose

Footloose – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Mark Pacis

Footloose stands as a beacon of the 1980s. Not only is it Peter Quill’s favorite film, but it’s also a film that ...

The Marvels

The Marvels – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Mark Pacis

When I reviewed The Marvels in November, I said, “The Marvels is an entertaining and light-hearted affair that’s delightful enough ...

Godzilla Minus One Minus Color

Godzilla Minus One Minus Color Review – A Worthwhile Homage

Mark Pacis

In the ever-expanding universe of Godzilla films, Godzilla Minus One emerges as a distinctive and thought-provoking entry. This movie stands apart for ...

The Raid: Redemption

The Raid: Redemption – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbook Review

Mark Pacis

The Raid: Redemption, a high-octane action thriller released in 2011, redefined martial arts cinema’s boundaries. Directed by Gareth Evans, this ...

Mean Girls (2024)

Mean Girls – Survival of the Meanest

Mark Pacis

The original 2004 Mean Girls is renowned for its sharp and satirical humor; the Broadway musical adaptation maintains this legacy. Although the ...

Varsity Blues

Varsity Blues – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Mark Pacis

Varsity Blues finds itself nestled in the vast arena of sports films. While it offers moments of grit and heart, the ...

Dumb Money

Dumb Money – Blu-ray Review

Mark Pacis

While it harbors ambitions of diving into the absurdity of financial markets, Dumb Money struggles to rise above its clichés and deliver ...

Stand By Me

Stand By Me – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbook Review

Mark Pacis

Although I didn’t watch Stand By Me until later in life, I wasn’t expecting it to resonate with me even as an ...

A Haunting in Venice

A Haunting in Venice – Blu-ray Review

Mark Pacis

When I reviewed A Haunting in Venice in September, I said it “succeeds as an engaging and visually enticing gothic ...

Black Hawk Down

Black Hawk Down – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbook Review

Mark Pacis

Ridley Scott’s Black Hawk Down is a visceral and unflinching portrayal of the harrowing events surrounding the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993. ...