"Morgan" Review by Tim Hellman

'MORGAN': Four and a Half Stars (Out of Five)

A sci-fi-horror-action flick, directed by Luke Scott (in his directorial debut). The film was co-produced by Luke's father (Ridley Scott), and his production company (Scott Free Productions). It was written by Seth W. Owen. The movie stars Kate Mara, Anya Taylor-Joy (of 'THE WITCH' fame), Rose Leslie, Boyd Holbrook, Michelle Yeoh, Toby Jones, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Paul Giamatti. It tells the story of a highly skilled risk-assessment consultant, who must decide whether to terminate a very advanced artificial humanoid being. The movie has received mixed reviews from critics, and it's also bombing at the Box Office. I highly enjoyed it!

Morgan (Taylor-Joy) is an extremely advanced human hybrid; she looks and acts much like a normal human girl. She's highly emotionally unstable though, and she recently lashed out at a scientist (Leigh); by stabbing her (multiple times) in the eye with a pen. The company that funds the science experiment, hires a risk-management consultant, named Lee Weathers (Mara), to decide whether Morgan should be terminated. They send the specialist to the isolated location where Morgan's being held at, in order to decide whether the humanoid must be killed. Something goes terribly wrong.

The movie definitely isn't the most high concept sci-fi thriller out there; it definitely doesn't rival Ridley's greatest films either (like 'BLADE RUNNER' or'PROMETHEUS'), but it's still a lot of fun! The action scenes are awesome, it's emotionally involving, and it's also extremely intense (as well)! Mara and Taylor-Joy are both excellent, in their female empowering leading roles; and you couldn't have asked for a cooler supporting cast (not for this type of low-budget B-movie thriller). I think it's a pretty impressive debut film for Luke Scott!

Official Film Clips for the Upcoming Sci-Fi Thriller "Morgan"

20th Century Fox recently released clips the upcoming Ridley Scott produced film "Morgan". The film is directed by Luke Scott, who is the son of Ridley Scott. "Morgan" stars Kate Mara, Anya Taylor-Joy, Toby Jones, Rose Leslie, Boyd Holbrook, Michelle Yeoh, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Paul Giamatti.

"Morgan" hits theaters on September 2nd.

For more information on this film, you can visit the film's official website at: WhatIsMorgan.com 

Plot Synopsis:

A corporate troubleshooter (Kate Mara) is sent to a remote, top-secret location, where she is to investigate and evaluate a terrifying accident. She learns the event was triggered by a seemingly innocent "human," who presents a mystery of both infinite promise and incalculable danger.

"Morgan" Film Clip: Beautiful Baby

"Morgan" Film Clip: Dear Morgan

"Morgan" Film Clip: Morgan's Progression

"Morgan" Film Clip: What Would You Do?

First Teaser Trailer for the Upcoming Chiller "Morgan"

20th Century Fox recently send us information that they've released the first trailer for the Ridley Scott produced film "Morgan". The film is directed by Luke Scott, who is the son of Ridley Scott.
"Morgan" stars Kate Mara, Anya Taylor-Joy, Toby Jones, Rose Leslie, Boyd Holbrook, Michelle Yeoh, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Paul Giamatti.

No release date for "Morgan" has been announced at this time.

For more information on this film, you can visit the film's official website at: WhatIsMorgan.com 

Plot Synopsis:

A corporate troubleshooter (Kate Mara) is sent to a remote, top-secret location, where she is to investigate and evaluate a terrifying accident. She learns the event was triggered by a seemingly innocent "human," who presents a mystery of both infinite promise and incalculable danger.

"Morgan": Teaser Trailer

"The Last Witch Hunter" Review - Written by Tim Hellman

'THE LAST WITCH HUNTER': Three Stars (Out of Five)

An action/horror flick; about an immortal witch-hunter, battling an army of witches, in modern-day New York City. The movie stars Vin Diesel, as the witch-hunter, and it costars Elijah Wood, Rose Leslie and Michael Caine. It was directed by Breck Eisner (who also helmed the 2010 horror flick 'THE CRAZIES', and the 2005 action movie 'SAHARA'); and it was written by Cory Goodman, Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless (Goodman also wrote 2011's 'PRIEST', and Sazama and Sharpless also co-wrote 2014's 'DRACULA UNTOLD'; a lot of religious themed horror flicks!). The movie is a bit slow-paced and messy, but it's also enjoyable (to a certain extent).

Kaulder (Diesel) is an ancient warrior, who killed the deadly Witch Queen (Julie Engelbrecht); centuries earlier. When he did so, she also cursed him with immortal life. So now Kaulder must walk the earth; forever fighting witches, and other demons, while also being haunted by the memories of his dead family (that he can never see again, in the afterlife). His latest mission, is to stop a new deadly force; from unleashing a horrible plague on all of humanity. He finds assistance from a young priest (Wood), and a beautiful witch (Leslie) though.

The movie establishes a pretty cool fantasy world; of dark magic, and the way in which it's policed. Diesel makes a prettybadass action hero too. Elijah Wood has now became the male equivalent of a 'scream queen' (it seems like he's in more horror flicks than any other actor right now); he's good in the film as well. Caine is of course always fantastic (but he's above this sort of movie), and Leslie is fun to watch too. The directing is just OK though, and the screenplay is pretty sloppy. The film has some cool action scenes, and some pretty fun ideas, but it's kind of a big mess; when it tries to bring them all together.

New Film Clips for the Upcoming Action Horror Film "The Last Witch Hunter"

Summit Entertainment recently released two new clips for their upcoming Halloween release "The Last Witch Hunter. The upcoming film is directed by Breck Eisner and stars Vin Diesel, Elijah Wood, Rose Leslie and Michael Caine.

"The Last Witch Hunter" hits theaters on October 23rd.

For more information on this film, you can visit the film's official Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/LastWitchHunter

Plot Synopsis:

The modern world holds many secrets, but the most astounding secret of all is that witches still live amongst us; vicious supernatural creatures intent on unleashing the Black Death upon the world. Armies of witch hunters battled the unnatural enemy across the globe for centuries, including KAULDER, a valiant warrior who managed to slay the all-powerful QUEEN WITCH, decimating her followers in the process. In the moments right before her death, the QUEEN curses KAULDER with her own immortality, forever separating him from his beloved wife and daughter in the afterlife. Today KAULDER is the only one of his kind remaining, and has spent centuries hunting down rogue witches, all the while yearning for his long-lost loved ones. However, unbeknownst to KAULDER, the QUEEN WITCH is resurrected and seeks revenge on her killer causing an epic battle that will determine the survival of the human race.

"The Last Witch Hunter": "Wake Up"

"The Last Witch Hunter": "Trouble"

New Trailer Character Posters and NYCC Panel Information for "The Last Witch Hunter"

Summit Entertainment recently released a new trailer and character posters for their upcoming Halloween release "The Last Witch Hunter. The upcoming film is directed by Breck Eisner and stars Vin Diesel, Elijah Wood, Rose Leslie and Michael Caine.

The film will also be represented at New York Comic Con. The panel is slate for October 10th in the main hall. Vin Diesel, Elijah Wood, Rose Leslie and director Breck Eisner will be on hand for the panel.

"The Last Witch Hunter" hits theaters on October 23rd.

For more information on this film, you can visit the film's official Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/LastWitchHunter

Plot Synopsis:

The modern world holds many secrets, but the most astounding secret of all is that witches still live amongst us; vicious supernatural creatures intent on unleashing the Black Death upon the world. Armies of witch hunters battled the unnatural enemy across the globe for centuries, including KAULDER, a valiant warrior who managed to slay the all-powerful QUEEN WITCH, decimating her followers in the process. In the moments right before her death, the QUEEN curses KAULDER with her own immortality, forever separating him from his beloved wife and daughter in the afterlife. Today KAULDER is the only one of his kind remaining, and has spent centuries hunting down rogue witches, all the while yearning for his long-lost loved ones. However, unbeknownst to KAULDER, the QUEEN WITCH is resurrected and seeks revenge on her killer causing an epic battle that will determine the survival of the human race.

"The Last Witch Hunter": Official Trailer #2

Official Comic Con Posters for Action/Horror Film "The Last Witch Hunter"

Summit Entertainment recently released the official San Diego Comic Con posters for their upcoming Halloween release "The Last Witch Hunter. The upcoming film is directed by Breck Eisner and stars Vin Diesel, Elijah Wood, Rose Leslie and Michael Caine.

"The Last Witch Hunter" hits theaters on October 23rd.

For more information on this film, you can visit the film's official Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/LastWitchHunter

Plot Synopsis:

The modern world holds many secrets, but the most astounding secret of all is that witches still live amongst us; vicious supernatural creatures intent on unleashing the Black Death upon the world. Armies of witch hunters battled the unnatural enemy across the globe for centuries, including KAULDER, a valiant warrior who managed to slay the all-powerful QUEEN WITCH, decimating her followers in the process. In the moments right before her death, the QUEEN curses KAULDER with her own immortality, forever separating him from his beloved wife and daughter in the afterlife. Today KAULDER is the only one of his kind remaining, and has spent centuries hunting down rogue witches, all the while yearning for his long-lost loved ones. However, unbeknownst to KAULDER, the QUEEN WITCH is resurrected and seeks revenge on her killer causing an epic battle that will determine the survival of the human race.