It’s an okay film, something I might watch again, though it’s unlikely I will, and I can’t really suggest it to anyone. I needed to view this twice just to grasp what was going on; initially, I figured my tiredness was the issue, but that wasn't the case—it still didn’t make much sense during the second viewing. A lot of the issues stem from the writing itself. I don’t know what it is about writers and mysterio…

This movie, 'Fantasy Island,' turned out to be a rather enjoyable and uncomplicated distraction, presented with polished visuals that should satisfy those it’s intended for.

Blumhouse’s track record when it comes to consistently delivering quality horror films is hard to gauge. Jason Blum manages to produce a large number of movies on tight budgets, which provides some safety in case a film doesn't perform well. Usually, that works out fine, since Blumhouse occasionally releases PG-13 horror movies—and just putting that rating on a horror movie automatically brings in money. However, …

I’ll admit, I went into Jeff Wadlow's adaptation without knowing anything about the original TV series—and after seeing it, I have zero interest in exploring that world further. My guiding principle is simple: a movie lives or dies by its story and characters. No matter how flawless everything else might be, if those two elements don’t work, the whole thing collapses. Occasionally, some parts remain salvageable; rare…