FilmsMichael AxeJanuary 11, 2025Films, 2024, 5 stars, Reviews, Musical, Fantasy, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Peter Dinklage, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jon M. ChuComment Wicked (Part One) “A near-perfect adaptation, with career best performances from Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande” FilmsMichael AxeJanuary 11, 2025Films, 2024, 5 stars, Reviews, Musical, Fantasy, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Peter Dinklage, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jon M. ChuComment
FilmsMichael AxeOctober 08, 2024Films, 2024, 4 stars, Reviews, Thriller, Crime, Psychological, Joaquin Phoenix, Todd Phillips, Zazie Beetz, DC, Comic book, Drama, Courtroom, Musical, Catherine Keener, Steve Coogan, Lady Gaga, Brendan GleesonComment Joker: Folie a Deux “An ambitious sequel that deliberately subverts expectations” FilmsMichael AxeOctober 08, 2024Films, 2024, 4 stars, Reviews, Thriller, Crime, Psychological, Joaquin Phoenix, Todd Phillips, Zazie Beetz, DC, Comic book, Drama, Courtroom, Musical, Catherine Keener, Steve Coogan, Lady Gaga, Brendan GleesonComment
FilmsMichael AxeDecember 08, 2022Films, 2022, 5 stars, Reviews, Comedy, Musical, Daniel Radcliffe, Evan Rachel Wood1 Comment Weird: The Al Yankovic Story “A film parody that’s every bit as funny, silly & joyous as ‘Weird’ Al Yankovic’s musical ones” FilmsMichael AxeDecember 08, 2022Films, 2022, 5 stars, Reviews, Comedy, Musical, Daniel Radcliffe, Evan Rachel Wood1 Comment
FilmsMichael AxeDecember 05, 2022Films, 2022, 4 stars, Reviews, Comedy, Family friendly, Disney, Musical, Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Maya Rudolph, Idina Menzel, James MarsdenComment Disenchanted “There’s a lot of fun to be had with this subversive take on the clash between fairy tales & reality” FilmsMichael AxeDecember 05, 2022Films, 2022, 4 stars, Reviews, Comedy, Family friendly, Disney, Musical, Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Maya Rudolph, Idina Menzel, James MarsdenComment
FilmsMichael AxeJanuary 31, 2022Films, 2022, 4 stars, Reviews, Comedy, Animation, Family friendly, Musical, Matthew McConaughey, Taron Egerton, Scarlett Johansson, Reese Witherspoon, Nick Kroll, Bobby Cannavale, Chelsea Peretti, Letitia Wright, Garth JenningsComment Sing 2 “I laughed all the way through this surprisingly entertaining sequel – what more can you ask for?” FilmsMichael AxeJanuary 31, 2022Films, 2022, 4 stars, Reviews, Comedy, Animation, Family friendly, Musical, Matthew McConaughey, Taron Egerton, Scarlett Johansson, Reese Witherspoon, Nick Kroll, Bobby Cannavale, Chelsea Peretti, Letitia Wright, Garth JenningsComment
FilmsMichael AxeJune 23, 2021Films, Reviews, 2021, 4 stars, Musical, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jimmy Smits, Anthony Ramos, Corey HawkinsComment In The Heights “A fun combination of heart-warming community spirit, Latinx-influenced musical numbers, and imaginative direction” FilmsMichael AxeJune 23, 2021Films, Reviews, 2021, 4 stars, Musical, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jimmy Smits, Anthony Ramos, Corey HawkinsComment
FilmsMichael AxeJuly 06, 2020Films, 2020, 5 stars, Reviews, Disney, Musical, Historical, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jonathan GroffComment Hamilton “Captures the energy, creativity & excitement of the stage production & sets a new benchmark for live theatre recordings” FilmsMichael AxeJuly 06, 2020Films, 2020, 5 stars, Reviews, Disney, Musical, Historical, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jonathan GroffComment
FilmsMichael AxeJanuary 05, 20192018, Films, Reviews, 5 stars, Comedy, Musical, Family friendly, Animation, Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Meryl Streep, Julie Walters, Colin FirthComment Mary Poppins Returns “Bursting with magic & childlike wonder, it doesn’t have a cynical bone in its body” FilmsMichael AxeJanuary 05, 20192018, Films, Reviews, 5 stars, Comedy, Musical, Family friendly, Animation, Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Meryl Streep, Julie Walters, Colin FirthComment