PeterLormeReviews

Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) is worthwhile, charming, and visually-stunning. Personally, I have found the previous two entries in the series to be thoroughly entertaining. Yet again, this film proves to be tons of fun. It does not feel like a movie that is specifically pandering to kids, and in turn, will end up being enjoyable for the whole family. It also presents a genuinely positive message in an innocent-like manner. The action scenes are really fun and the quippy one-liners remain witty throughout. The voice cast does a decent job, with Jack Black once again being the driving factor. As for complaints, I would say that there are no shocks, twists, or anything that would implicate emotional investment. But hey, I really shouldn't be complaining about that kind of thing. It's Kung Fu Panda 3.

Mountain Men (2016) is unfunny and predictable to the point of boringness. This film is so insubstantial that it is hard to talk about. Nothing here is worthy of conversation really. The same exact plot line has been done countless times. There were no moments of suspense or doubt, as every single thing could be seen from a mile away. Both the acting and directing are passable, but the film suffers tremendously from being too cliché. The message that is trying to be portrayed is not only extremely obvious but it is repeatedly shoved down your throat. The consistently flat jokes never seem to get any funnier or even better. 'Mountian Men' is hardly entertaining and is not worth the time spent watching it.

Jane Got a Gun (2016) is an unremarkable yet somewhat entertaining Western. I usually will not mention the production processes behind movies, but this one has notoriously become an abysmal one. The original director dropped out, multiple stars came and went, and the entire release date was pushed back for two entire years. The whole situation would make it seem like this film is a hot mess, but it actually wasn't. It may not necessarily be a wholesome watch, but there are a surprising amount of redeemable qualities. The acting was really solid, the direction was firm, and some of the shots were breathtaking. Many parts felt flat, the action scenes were underwhelming and the plot was forgettable at best. I went in here expecting a strong female-based role, but even that fell flat. Though nothing here was truly terrible, there was nothing that drew me in. 'Jane Got a Gun' is truly run-of- the-mill, but the production disaster behind it should cement its place in cinema history.