Author Archives: Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

About Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Robert Lockard has been a lover of writing since he was very young. He studied public relations in college, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in 2006. His skills and knowledge have helped him to become a sought-after copywriter in the business world. He has written blogs, articles, and Web content on subjects such as real estate, online marketing and inventory management. His talent for making even boring topics interesting to read about has come in handy. But what he really loves to write about is movies. His favorite movies include: Fiddler on the Roof, Superman: The Movie, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Back to the Future, Beauty and the Beast, The Fugitive, The Incredibles, and The Dark Knight. Check out his website: Deja Reviewer. Robert lives in Utah with his wife and four children. He loves running, biking, reading, and watching movies with his family.

Spider-Man: Homecoming Is Something Special

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Spider-Man: Homecoming is exceptional in many ways. I don’t watch many movies in theaters, but this is one that I made an exception for. Twice. It’s a reboot and the sixth Spider-Man film in the past 15 years, but it … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies That Improve | Tagged action movies, comedy, comic books, films, fun, funny, humor, movie reboot, movie review, movies, relationships, science fiction, spiderman | 5 Comments

10 Villains Who Were Defeated by Simply Ignoring Them

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It’s refreshing when a film subverts expectations. For example, we usually expect an epic battle between good and evil at the end so that the hero will decisively triumph over his enemies. But sometimes that’s not necessary. Sometimes the hero’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 12 angry men, a beautiful mind, back to the future, cars, films, indiana jones, merlin, movie review, movies, nightmare on elm street, raiders of the lost ark, sequels, star trek, the godfather, the truman show, TV shows | 5 Comments

Edge of Tomorrow Should Have Been Called The Longest Day

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The title says it all. But for the sake of completeness I’ll go ahead and give my reasoning for why Edge of Tomorrow should have been called The Longest Day.

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged edge of tomorrow, films, movie review, movie titles, movies, science fiction, war movies | 2 Comments

Ron Howard: The Circle Is Now Complete

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

In honor of Ron Howard becoming the director of the upcoming Han Solo standalone film, I present my own take on this surprising turn of events. You see, Howard starred in the pre-Star Wars George Lucas film American Graffiti in 1973. Even back … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged directors, films, fun, funny, george lucas, humor, jokes, movies, relationships, ron howard, science fiction, star wars, star wars prequels | Leave a comment

My Newborn Son Is Finally Home

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

After spending 11 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), my newest son Isaac has finally come home. I beg you to indulge this proud father one more time. Last week I wrote about my disappointment and fear at … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged baby, family, miracles, personal, relationships, sons | 3 Comments

I’m Still Glad to Be a Dad

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Father’s Day came earlier than usual this year for me because I just welcomed my fourth child into the world on June 8. It was a melancholy experience because although it was wonderful to meet my third son for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged baby, family, fathers, personal, relationships | 2 Comments

10 More Movie Poster Mashups

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Three years ago I put together a humorous collection of movie poster mashups, demonstrating that one title could perfectly describe two films with almost nothing in common. It’s high time I shared another 10 of these mashups for your entertainment. … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged comedy, films, fun, funny, humor, movie posters, movies, puns, science fiction | 5 Comments

12 Things I Love About Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is even better than the first Guardians of the Galaxy. That’s an astounding thing to say because the first one was such an enjoyable movie, but it’s true. Everything the first one did right, … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, comic books, films, guardians of the galaxy, love, marvel comics, movie review, movies, relationships, science fiction, sequels | 8 Comments

MovieBob’s Mistake

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I like MovieBob’s Really That Good series of movie reviews. He drills deep into instant-classic films, such as Ghostbusters, Die Hard, The Avengers, and the first two Spider-Man films, to discover why they connected with audiences upon their original release … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged chiasmus, films, movie review, moviebob, movies, really that good, the matrix, videos, youtube | Leave a comment

John Candy vs. Dom DeLuise

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I grew up with John Candy and Dom DeLuise movies. Their silly performances appealed to me as a kid on a very rudimentary level. They’re big, fat comedians who managed to get a laugh through their awkward yet charming comedic … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged actors, animated films, comedy, dom deluise, don bluth, films, john candy, john hughes, mel brooks, movies | 3 Comments