John Wick: Chapter 2

John acquires less cute but more durable dog and sets out to Wick some more ass. Though the plot is far from bullet-proof, the action has enough adrenaline for three matrices combined and an entertaining array of unCommon opponents including ironically deaf Sheiber make for a compelling two-hour stunt reel.

Passengers

Lost in Spaihts follows non-perishable humans who spoil as a result of dialog almost as over-explanatory as the trailers. 2^nd Lawrence’s Eventual arrival marks Horizontal shift from originality to cliché. 1/3 of a good concept should’ve prompted a studio ‘Pass’ but instead we learn that male entitlement can save mankind.

Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice

Useless Wayne cleverly finds fault in Man of Steel’s failings, so after some batmanipulation from Mark Jokerburg and a franchise Flash-forward, he does the 300 workout and borrows Bridges’ Iron Man suit. Fortunately, Martha Martha Martha brings the Justice Bunch together. Wonder-Why-I’m-Here Woman arrives in time for ludicrous laser-light show.

Man of Steel

It takes two Robin Hoods to raise him, but just a little journalistic know-how to identify him.  Oilrig jenga, 18-wheeler rubik’s cube… but saving the dog is too conspicuous?   Weird Crowe ex(machina)position.  Then two immortals fight, killing countless civilians, until one of them dodges the sequel by deciding to die.