Sean Atkins, Author at 615 Film

Fantastic Beasts: J.K. Rowling’s Creatures Enchant in Satisfying Harry Potter Spin-off [Review]

by Sean Atkins | Nov 16, 2016

For nearly two decades, J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world has been a force to be reckoned with, first in bookstores and then in movie theaters. Rowling herself is due all the credit for creating the magical universe inhabited by memorable characters centered on Harry...

Doctor Strange: Cumberbatch Spellbinds in Wondrous Origin Story [Review]

by Sean Atkins | Nov 2, 2016

Marvel Studios’ ever-growing cinematic universe continues to impress. After introducing audiences to The Avengers, the studio started to venture into the lesser-known territory of their comic book catalogue in hopes of reaching more than just fans of the superhero...

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...