Big Al Reviews
Movie reviews and more by Albert DeSantis
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Prometheus (2012 review)
4 outta 5 There’s a scene in Prometheus, Director Ridley Scott’s kinda-prequel to Alien, that involves a character and a surgical procedure that is riveting. It recalls the shocking chest-burster scene in Alien and doesn’t quite reach that level but it gets close. That, in a nutshell, is what you would say Prometheus is. It’s
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Borderlands
2 outta 5 Borderlands is a movie that isn’t as much fun as it tries to be. There is some fun stuff in here, like a lead performance that is a lot more enjoyable than others in the role would be. But there is also a heck of a lot of unneeded lore and plot
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Young Woman and the Sea
4 outta 5 Young Woman and the Sea is a stirring sports drama that is inspired by the true story of a woman from 100 years ago who swam the English Channel, a feat that was an incredible display of athletic endurance. The film is affably performed and features impressive swimming scenes as the audience
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