Bryan Yentz's Reviews

"... As a whole, Martha Marcy May Marlene is a missed opportunity as it was crafted as an Oscar contender first; a full-fledged character-study and narrative, second..."

"An incomplete picture whose structure is comprised of cinematic theft, THE DEVIL INSIDE became quite lucky with its box office, but has easily solidified itself on not only the list of "Worst Films of the Year", but "Worst Horror Films Ever" as well..."

"... Since the plot is SO formulaic, you could replace Ted with any kind of character--human or no--and have the EXACT same film. It's a one-trick pony that uses and recycles its joke in the first five minutes..."

"... While this newest foray into soul-crushing cynicism isn't without its faults, it's nonetheless an emotionally draining experience of the best kind; one that can't easily be shaken or forgotten..."

"... Here, the properly conveyed drama pushes the uber lens-flared science fiction into a corner of standard imitation--not emulation..."

"... At the end of this neon-lit corridor through a pole-dancing hell, I still dug the final product of sleaze Hewitt and co. were able to concoct..."

"... It's intense, entertaining and audacious to boot. While my predispositions were based on a whole 'lotta bark, I gotta say. . . At least it packs bite..."

"DRIVE should not be viewed as an action film... It should be viewed as a dramatic tragedy--one clothed in acid-washed jeans, a Members Only Jacket and a soundtrack beating eardrums with beautifully nostalgic synth..."

"I was pleased with cinematic product placed before me--despite the wealth of flaws which permeate its corrugated nooks and crannies. I'm a sucker for monster flicks and the havoc they wreak, and this one at least delivered the goods on that front..."

"BELLFLOWER may not be the ayatollah of rock 'n rolla, but dammit, it gets pretty close."