Forget realism, this is Greek history as a macho fantasy that privileges brute force over intellect and turns war in an epic gladiator battle.
Tag: Zach Snyder
What to stream: ‘Army of the Dead’ on Netflix, ‘Supernova’ and ‘M.O.D.O.K.’ on Hulu, ‘Solos’ on Amazon Prime
Here’s what’s new and ready to stream now on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+, video-on-demand, and other streaming services … Zombie horror, heist flick, and platoon thriller come together in Zach Snyder’s “Army of the Dead” (2021, R). Dave Bautista stars as an outbreak survivor who puts together a crew to infiltrate […]
‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ on HBO Max
The smartest thing about Zach Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) is its revisionist take on the destruction that concluded his Superman reboot Man of Steel. After an unnecessary (but at least relatively brief) recap of the Batman story, we are plunged back into the battle but this perspective comes from the ground. […]