☆☆1/2
+
Matthew Broderick "nails" the comedy and heartbreak.
-
"Finding..." is too heavy on the heartbreak.
Limited Release
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
The Dark Knight
☆☆☆1/2
+
Heath Ledger's performance is reason enough to see this action packed movie!
Great Cast
-
Violent. This film is not for kids.
It's a long one (2 1/2 hours).
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Heath Ledger's performance is reason enough to see this action packed movie!
Great Cast
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Violent. This film is not for kids.
It's a long one (2 1/2 hours).
The X Files: I Want to Believe
☆☆☆
+
This is an engrossing thriller.
-
A little "lite" on the supernatural.
Mulder and Scully are still dealing with some of the same issues.
+
This is an engrossing thriller.
-
A little "lite" on the supernatural.
Mulder and Scully are still dealing with some of the same issues.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Step Brothers
☆☆1/2
+
It's hard to beat Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly's comedic delivery.
-
There is a fine line between funny and stupid.
Leave the kids at home (language, sex).
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It's hard to beat Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly's comedic delivery.
-
There is a fine line between funny and stupid.
Leave the kids at home (language, sex).
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Meet Dave
☆
+
Eddie Murphy is right for the part of Dave.
-
Kids under ten may appreciate this silly film.
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Eddie Murphy is right for the part of Dave.
-
Kids under ten may appreciate this silly film.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The Wackness
☆☆☆
+
This film is quirky but enjoyable.
By the end of the movie I cared about these characters.
-
If you're looking for an uplifting story, this isn't it.
The 1994 expressions were way off (peace out, awesome...not in 1994).
+
This film is quirky but enjoyable.
By the end of the movie I cared about these characters.
-
If you're looking for an uplifting story, this isn't it.
The 1994 expressions were way off (peace out, awesome...not in 1994).
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Tell No One
☆☆☆1/2
+
This suspenseful drama is filled with plot twists.
'Tell...' was awarded four Cesars (France's Oscar), including best actor and director.
-
French with English subtitles
Pay close attention because it gets a little complicated.
+
This suspenseful drama is filled with plot twists.
'Tell...' was awarded four Cesars (France's Oscar), including best actor and director.
-
French with English subtitles
Pay close attention because it gets a little complicated.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Mamma Mia!
☆☆☆1/2
+
This movie is entertaining!
Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski, and Julie Walters deliver the laughs...and sing pretty well too.
-
The story is "forced" to fit the music.
The music is "forced" to fit the story.
Maybe one problem with casting.
+
This movie is entertaining!
Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski, and Julie Walters deliver the laughs...and sing pretty well too.
-
The story is "forced" to fit the music.
The music is "forced" to fit the story.
Maybe one problem with casting.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Brick Lane
☆☆☆
+
An engaging glimpse at life and the human spirit.
-
I wanted a deeper look at how certain events affected the characters (a suicide and the impact of 9/11 on Muslims).
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An engaging glimpse at life and the human spirit.
-
I wanted a deeper look at how certain events affected the characters (a suicide and the impact of 9/11 on Muslims).
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
☆☆
+
Special Effects
Creative Creatures
(Thanks to Pan's Labyrinth's Guillermo del Toro)
-
It's a mixed-up fantasy-drama-comedy!
A few too many moments of nonsense.
Fish-Man and Fire-Girl's powers are rarely utilized.
+
Special Effects
Creative Creatures
(Thanks to Pan's Labyrinth's Guillermo del Toro)
-
It's a mixed-up fantasy-drama-comedy!
A few too many moments of nonsense.
Fish-Man and Fire-Girl's powers are rarely utilized.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D
☆1/2
+
Enjoy the 3D.
'Journey' doesn't take itself too seriously.
-
Keep your expectations "in check."
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Enjoy the 3D.
'Journey' doesn't take itself too seriously.
-
Keep your expectations "in check."
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Roman De Gare
☆☆☆☆
+
This intelligent thriller raises many intriguing questions.
A film that doesn't depend on graphic sex and violence to tell a first-rate, "tension-filled" story.
-
French w/ English Subtitles
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This intelligent thriller raises many intriguing questions.
A film that doesn't depend on graphic sex and violence to tell a first-rate, "tension-filled" story.
-
French w/ English Subtitles
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Savage Grace
☆☆1/2
+
Well-Acted
Eddie Redmayne plays "unusual" very well.
-
This film is based on a true story, which makes it even more disturbing.
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Well-Acted
Eddie Redmayne plays "unusual" very well.
-
This film is based on a true story, which makes it even more disturbing.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Wall-E
☆1/2
+
Excellent Animation
I heard a few laughs in the theater.
-
This mechanical object did not come to "life."
+
Excellent Animation
I heard a few laughs in the theater.
-
This mechanical object did not come to "life."
Hancock
☆☆☆
+
Hancock is an entertaining superhero.
Jason Bateman adds some laughs.
I liked the "twist."
-
The explanation of Hancock's history is a little weak.
+
Hancock is an entertaining superhero.
Jason Bateman adds some laughs.
I liked the "twist."
-
The explanation of Hancock's history is a little weak.
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