Sean Atkins, Author at 615 Film

Hacksaw Ridge: Bar None, the Best War Drama in Recent Memory [Review]

by Sean Atkins | Oct 31, 2016

The true story of the heroics of Pfc. Desmond Doss is nothing short of incredible, unreal, and every other superlative you can come up with. Director Mel Gibson (Braveheart) admirably tells Doss’s story in Hacksaw Ridge, a powerful war drama steeped in grace from its...

The Accountant: John Wick Plus Rain Man Equals One Sharp Action Thriller [Review]

by Sean Atkins | Oct 12, 2016

Within minutes of the movie’s opening, it’s pretty clear that director Gavin O’Connor (Warrior) and screenwriter Bill Dubuque are set on putting a new spin on the term “ultimate weapon.” Sure, we’ve seen the “ultimate weapon” (deemed hero, villain, or vigilante) use...

The Birth of a Nation: A Gut-Wrenching, Yet Remarkable Journey Fueled by Conviction & Retribution [Review]

by Sean Atkins | Oct 7, 2016

Brutal and unflinching at times, the subject matter of The Birth of a Nation is steeped in sincerity. Dating back to pre-Civil War, Nate Parker’s directorial debut does not shy away from a time where those who were oppressed by racial injustice had no hope. You’ve...

The Girl on the Train: Skip this Ride and Read the Novel Instead [Review]

by Sean Atkins | Oct 5, 2016

Paula Hawkins’ best-selling novel works so well thanks to its balance of character study and mystery thrills. Sure, adapting a novel into a movie is no simple task, as certain aspects of the novel are constrained or changed due to budget and run time. But with The...

Deepwater Horizon: Real-Life Tragedy Makes for a Gripping Disaster Movie [Review]

by Sean Atkins | Sep 27, 2016

Every year or so, Hollywood throws out a disaster movie with one-note characters and cheesy visual effects to heighten the scale of the gloom and doom scenario. This year is different, however, with the release of Deepwater Horizon, a real-life account of the largest...