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Tag: Video Games

4K Ultra HD Review: A Minecraft Movie

By John Corrado A Minecraft Movie is the recent box office phenomenon based on the popular video game from Sweden’s Mojang Studios, and it’s one of those films that is basically critic proof. For fans of the game, it’s loaded with Easter Eggs and references, with director Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre) and a… Read More 4K Ultra HD Review: A Minecraft Movie

June 24, 2025 thejoyofmovies.caLeave a comment

Movie Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 3

By John Corrado The third film in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, adapted from the SEGA video games, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 finds director Jeff Fowler delivering another hybrid of live action and animation that feels very consistent with the first two. In other words, it’s fun. Sure, these aren’t cinematic masterpieces by any stretch.… Read More Movie Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 3

December 20, 2024May 11, 2025 thejoyofmovies.caLeave a comment

Movie Review: Borderlands

By John Corrado Eli Roth, the actor turned filmmaker who is mostly known for his bloody slasher movies, now takes a stab at directing a video game adaptation with Borderlands. But, in bringing the titular franchise to the screen, Roth struggles mightily to overcome the curse of most video game adaptations. The result is a… Read More Movie Review: Borderlands

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024 thejoyofmovies.caLeave a comment

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