Author: Alex

Returning to the vibrant, bustling world of Zootopia is no small task. The original 2016 film was a billion-dollar juggernaut, praised for its clever world-building, sharp social commentary, and the undeniable chemistry between its leads. Zootopia 2, directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, had a high bar to clear. Does it succeed? Surprisingly, yes. After a rocky, forced opening act that feels like a cash-grab sequel, the film finds its footing and delivers a mystery that rivals the original. Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) return as partners on the trail of a mysterious reptile, leading…

Guillermo del Toro has been threatening to make his version of Frankenstein for nearly two decades. It is the ultimate passion project for a director who built his career on sympathizing with monsters. Now, arriving on Netflix with a massive $120 million budget, Frankenstein attempts to wrestle Mary Shelley’s 1818 gothic masterpiece into a new form. Here at TheBigBois, we sat down to watch this 2.5-hour epic. What we found was a film of staggering visual beauty that unfortunately strips away the complex morality of the source material in favor of a more black-and-white narrative. A Gothic Feast for the…

“Bigger, louder, and significantly dumber. SISU: Road to Revenge trades the gritty myth-making of the original for Looney Tunes physics and over-the-top spectacle. It’s a fun ride, but don’t expect it to make sense.” The 2022 sleeper hit Sisu introduced the world to Aatami Korpi, a Finnish legend who refused to die. It was a gritty, violent, and semi-grounded fable about a man pushing past his limits. Its sequel, SISU: Road to Revenge, looks at that grounded tone and says, “Forget that.” This sequel is an exercise in escalation. It takes the most ridiculous moments of the first film and…

Remaking a cult classic is always a gamble. Remaking the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle The Running Man—a film beloved for its cheese, charisma, and over-the-top violence—requires a bold vision. Director Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Shaun of the Dead) attempts to pivot back toward the original Stephen King (Richard Bachman) novel, delivering a grimier, more satirical take on the dystopian game show. The result? A confusing, tonal mess. The Running Man (2025) trades the electric charisma of the 80s for a sluggish, melodramatic narrative that feels twice as long as its runtime. While Glen Powell brings intensity to the lead role,…

“It’s like Fast and Furious with magic, but without the charm. Now You See Me 3 is a ridiculous, CGI-filled mess that introduces unlikable new characters and kills off legends for no reason. If you turn your brain off completely, you might be entertained.” The Four Horsemen return for a third outing, but the magic seems to have run dry. Now You See Me: Now You Don’t attempts to inject new blood into the franchise with a fresh generation of illusionists, but ends up feeling like a tired, over-the-top parody of itself. The film leans heavily into the absurdity, treating…

Predator fans have long dreamed of a film told entirely from the Yautja hunter’s perspective. With Predator: Badlands, director Dan Trachtenberg (Prey) finally delivers on that promise, giving us a deep dive into Predator culture, language, and lore. However, this ambitious sci-fi adventure is held back by a surprising tonal shift: it’s rated PG-13, and at times, it feels like a Disney movie. The film follows “Deck,” a young Predator who is an outcast and a “runt” within his clan. To earn his cloak and respect, he must embark on a solo hunt on a hostile alien planet to kill…