Batman Forever (1995)—A Promising Film that Failed to Live Up to its Potential
After Tim Burton’s Batman Returns drew a mixed reception among audiences, Warner Brothers decided to go for a more family-friendly...
Michael Li
I am a film critic based in the United States of America and have been reviewing movies for 4 years. Within that time, I’ve covered over 300 films, from Hollywood blockbuster to indie films, and even foreign films based in East, Southeast Asia and parts of Europe.
On the Rocks (2020)—Can Lightning Strike Twice for Sofia Coppola?
In 2003, Sofia Coppola, daughter of acclaimed film director Francis Ford Coppola, directed Lost in Translation starring Bill Murray and...
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (2013)—One Final Run for the Caped Crusader
Adapted from Frank Miller’s iconic 1986 comic book Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, this two-part animated film revolves around an...
Batman: Under The Red Hood (2010)—Batman’s Greatest Failure Brought to Life
In 1983, D.C. Comics created a new Robin for the Caped Crusader after the previous Robin, Dick Grayson, became Nightwing....
Belle (2021)—A Gorgeous and Imaginative Take on a Classic Fairytale
Beauty and the Beast is a classic French tale from 1756 and was so beloved that Disney created an animated...
Gundala (2020)—An Introduction to Foreign Superheroes
When people think of the word “superhero” they often think of either heroes from Marvel or D.C. Comics. However, what...
Weekend Healer (2020)—When Insecurity Clouds Reality
One of life’s biggest roadblocks is making a relationship work. Relationships can be hard to figure out; we all experience...
Tekken (2009)—The Most Boring Fighting Game Adaptation
The most popular fighting games among many fans are no doubt the Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, and Tekken franchises for...
Nightmare Alley (2021)—A Slow-Burn Neo-Noir
Legendary filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro has directed a wide range of movies, from twisted fairy tales, to cult-classic comic book...
