## =======================================================
## IMPORTING
## =======================================================
import os
def get_data_from_files(path):
    directory = os.listdir(path)
    results = []
    for file in directory:
        f=open(path+file)
        results.append(f.read())
        f.close()
    return results

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## MACHINE LEARNING
## =======================================================
from sklearn.model_selection import train_test_split
from sklearn.feature_extraction.text import CountVectorizer
from sklearn.feature_extraction.text import TfidfVectorizer
from sklearn.metrics import classification_report
from sklearn.metrics import confusion_matrix
from sklearn.svm import LinearSVC
from sklearn.naive_bayes import BernoulliNB, MultinomialNB
from nltk.corpus import stopwords

from nltk.stem import PorterStemmer
from nltk.tokenize import sent_tokenize, word_tokenize
from nltk.stem.wordnet import WordNetLemmatizer
from nltk.stem.porter import PorterStemmer
import string

class LemmaTokenizer(object):
    def __init__(self):
        self.wnl = WordNetLemmatizer()
    def __call__(self, articles):
        return [self.wnl.lemmatize(t) for t in word_tokenize(articles) if t not in stopwords.words('english') or string.punctuation]

# class PorterTokenizer(object):
#     def __init__(self):
#         self.wnl = PorterStemmer()
#     def __call__(self, articles):
#         return [self.wnl.lemmatize(t) for t in word_tokenize(articles) if t not in stopwords.words('english') or string.punctuation]

def my_tokenizer(s):
    print(s)
    return s.split()

# class LemmaTokenizer(object):
#     def __call__(self, text):
#         return [lemma(t) for t in word_tokenize(text) if t not in stopwords.words('english')]


# unigram_bool_cv = CountVectorizer(encoding='latin-1', binary=True, min_df=5, stop_words='english')
# unigram_cv = CountVectorizer(encoding='latin-1', binary=False, min_df=5, stop_words='english')
# bigram_cv = CountVectorizer(encoding='latin-1', ngram_range=(1,2), min_df=5, stop_words='english')
# unigram_tv = TfidfVectorizer(encoding='latin-1', use_idf=True, min_df=5, stop_words='english')
# bigram_tv = TfidfVectorizer(encoding='latin-1', use_idf=True, ngram_range=(1,2), min_df=5, stop_words='english')

vectorizers = [
#     CountVectorizer(encoding='latin-1', binary=True, min_df=5, stop_words='english'),
#     CountVectorizer(encoding='latin-1', binary=False, min_df=5, stop_words='english'),
#     CountVectorizer(encoding='latin-1', ngram_range=(1,2), min_df=5, stop_words='english'),
#     CountVectorizer(encoding='latin-1', binary=False, min_df=5, stop_words='english', tokenizer=LemmaTokenizer()),
    CountVectorizer(encoding='latin-1', binary=False, min_df=5, stop_words='english', tokenizer=my_tokenizer ),
#     TfidfVectorizer(encoding='latin-1', use_idf=True, min_df=5, stop_words='english'),
#     TfidfVectorizer(encoding='latin-1', use_idf=True, min_df=5, max_df=0.50, stop_words='english'),
#     TfidfVectorizer(encoding='latin-1', use_idf=True, ngram_range=(1,2), min_df=5, stop_words='english')
]

def get_test_train_vec(X,y,vectorizer):
    X_train, X_test, y_train, y_test = train_test_split(X, y, test_size=0.4, random_state=0)
    X_train_vec = vectorizer.fit_transform(X_train)
    X_test_vec = vectorizer.transform(X_test)
    return X_train_vec, X_test_vec, y_train, y_test

def run_mnb(X_train_vec, X_test_vec, y_train, y_test, labels, target_names):
    mnb_clf = MultinomialNB()
    mnb_clf.fit(X_train_vec, y_train)
    print('*****MNB*****')
    print(mnb_clf.score(X_test_vec, y_test))
    
def run_svm(X_train_vec, X_test_vec, y_train, y_test, labels, target_names):
    svm_clf = LinearSVC(C=1)
    svm_clf.fit(X_train_vec,y_train)
    print('=====SVM=====')
    print(svm_clf.score(X_test_vec,y_test))
    
def do_the_thing(X,y,labels, target_names):
    for vec in vectorizers:
        print(vec)
        X_train_vec, X_test_vec, y_train, y_test = get_test_train_vec(X,y,vec)
        run_mnb(X_train_vec, X_test_vec, y_train, y_test, labels, target_names)
        run_svm(X_train_vec, X_test_vec, y_train, y_test, labels, target_names)
    

import pandas as pd
train=pd.read_csv("kaggle-sentiment/train.tsv", delimiter='\t')
y=train['Sentiment'].values
X=train['Phrase'].values
do_the_thing(X,y,[0,1,2,3,4],['0','1','2','3','4'])

CountVectorizer(analyzer='word', binary=False, decode_error='strict',
                dtype=<class 'numpy.int64'>, encoding='latin-1',
                input='content', lowercase=True, max_df=1.0, max_features=None,
                min_df=5, ngram_range=(1, 1), preprocessor=None,
                stop_words='english', strip_accents=None,
                token_pattern='(?u)\\b\\w\\w+\\b',
                tokenizer=<function my_tokenizer at 0x132bdbf28>,
                vocabulary=None)
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whose derring-do
chilling , and affecting
meanspirited
a personal low for everyone involved
alone is worth the price of admission .
an enjoyable choice
and moving portrait
it is an indelible epic american story about two families , one black and one white , facing change in both their inner and outer lives .
most contemporary adult movies are lacking
a renowned indian film culture that allows americans to finally revel in its splendor
ballistic
frustrating yet deeply watchable melodrama
mildly engaging central romance
the believer is nothing less than a provocative piece of work
be captivated , as i was , by its moods , and by its subtly transformed star , and still
, languid
so many movies
the girls-behaving-badly film
poo-poo jokes are ` edgy
served as executive producer
that it could never really have happened this way
the film of `` the kid stays in the picture '' would be an abridged edition
this unexpectedly moving meditation on love , history , memory , resistance and artistic transcendence
silly , nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick
the characters and
of its star , kline ,
both an admirable reconstruction of terrible events , and a fitting memorial to the dead of that day , and of the thousands thereafter .
, `` rollerball '' 2002 may go down in cinema history as the only movie ever in which the rest of the cast was outshined by ll cool j.
a smart , solid , kinetically-charged spy flick worthy of a couple hours of summertime and a bucket of popcorn
of carpenter 's the thing
a tricky tightrope
the original short story but this movie
pull out all the stops in nearly every scene , but to diminishing effect
he 's a disloyal satyr
preferable
you feel fully embraced by this gentle comedy
this clever and very satisfying picture
give us
starts off witty and sophisticated and you want to love it
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of those ` alternate reality '
one summer film
xxx is a blast of adrenalin ,
the world devastated by war , famine and poverty and documented the cruelty and suffering he has found with an devastating , eloquent clarity
paying attention
a sick , twisted sort
christian right propaganda machine
since abel ferrara had her beaten to a pulp in his dangerous game
the way home is an ode to unconditional love and compassion garnered from years of seeing it all , a condition only the old are privy to , and ... often misconstrued as weakness .
i 'm sure the filmmakers found this a remarkable and novel concept , but
sunshine
a novel
roars
so many merchandised-to-the-max movies of this type
are defeated by a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
90-minute film
gives him little to effectively probe lear 's soul-stripping breakdown
moore 's -rrb- better at fingering problems than finding solutions .
joyous documentary
charlie kaufman and
a wartime farce in the alternately comic and
that 's as fresh-faced as its young-guns cast
-lrb- screenwriter -rrb- pimental took the farrelly brothers comedy and feminized it ,
sleepwalk
nohe has made a decent ` intro ' documentary , but
keeps things interesting , but
takes a classic story , casts attractive and talented actors and uses a magnificent landscape to create a feature film that is wickedly fun to watch
from the pitch-perfect forster to the always hilarious meara and levy , like mike shoots and scores , doing its namesake proud
carlos fresnadillo
may find it uninteresting
steven soderbergh 's digital video experiment is a clever and cutting , quick and dirty look at modern living and movie life .
of you
ups and downs
's a riot to see rob schneider in a young woman 's clothes
none of which
more than a run-of-the-mill action
anyone not into high-tech splatterfests
the larger socio-political picture of the situation in northern ireland in favour of an approach that throws one in the pulsating thick of a truly frightening situation
the gorgeous locales and
there 's nothing like love to give a movie a b-12 shot ,
tendencies
in-jokey one
valentine
should jolt you out of your seat a couple of times , give you a few laughs , and leave you feeling like it was worth your seven bucks , even though it does turn out to be a bit of a cheat in the end .
philippe mora 's modern hitler-study
enough interest
all excited about a chocolate eclair
are sophomoric
than your average television
have received such a sophisticated and unsentimental treatment on the big screen as they do in this marvelous film .
a dazzling conceptual feat
a noble failure .
say its total promise
two-wrongs-make-a-right chemistry
, i 'll admit it ,
in its execution
as a very mild rental
the 9-11 terrorist attacks
's the element of condescension , as the filmmakers look down on their working-class subjects from their lofty perch , that finally makes sex with strangers , which opens today in the new york metropolitan area , so distasteful
they will have a showdown , but , by then , your senses are as mushy as peas and
interest onscreen
kudos to the most enchanting film of the year .
pushed to their most virtuous limits ,
it desperately wants to be a wacky , screwball comedy
homicide cop
motorized
kevin smith , the blasphemous bad boy of suburban jersey
it 's far too slight and introspective to appeal to anything wider than a niche audience .
scarier
frozen winter landscapes
great acting
the bastard
poor hermocrates
eerily
the kissinger
others do n't
final form
capable of charming the masses with star power , a pop-induced score and sentimental moments that have become a spielberg trademark
into a gentle waking coma
-lrb- this -rrb- thrill-kill cat-and-mouser
is not a bad movie , just mediocre .
about two love-struck somebodies
spiffing up leftovers that are n't so substantial or fresh
the precise nature
of humanism
3000 actors
the rare directors
a person who has lived her life half-asleep suddenly wake up
likely to induce sleep than fright
is no doubt true , but
, melancholy spell
strike a chord with anyone who 's ever
cry , deliverance
one teenager 's uncomfortable class resentment and , in turn , his self-inflicted retaliation
the score
's as hard
flavours and
exploitative garbage
a biting satire
in favor of gags that rely on the strength of their own cleverness
he delivers fascinating psychological fare
a great missed opportunity
viewers out in the cold
arnold schwarzenegger ,
at delivering genuine , acerbic laughs
neither a rousing success nor a blinding
seen -lrb- a remake -rrb- do anything as stomach-turning as the way adam sandler 's new movie rapes , pillages and incinerates frank capra 's classic
the training and dedication that goes into becoming a world-class fencer and
the original 's
a dark , dull thriller with a parting
give a backbone to the company and provide an emotional edge to its ultimate demise
may leave you rolling your eyes in the dark
's fun for kids of any age
then you so crazy !
, colorful , semimusical
a narratively cohesive one
rent the original and get the same love story and parable
the movie is n't painfully bad , something to be ` fully experienced ' ; it 's just tediously bad , something to be fully forgotten
real women have curves wears its empowerment on its sleeve but even its worst harangues are easy to swallow thanks to remarkable performances by ferrera and ontiveros
provides a porthole
sexual and romantic
creates a visceral sense of its characters ' lives and conflicted emotions that carries it far above ... what could have been a melodramatic , lifetime channel-style anthology .
the beautiful , unusual music
ca n't afford the $ 20 million ticket to ride a russian rocket
damned funny
to triumphantly sermonize
get the job done , running off the limited chemistry created by ralph fiennes and jennifer lopez
art , music and metaphor
is confusing on one level or another , making ararat far more demanding than it needs to be .
, if somewhat standardized ,
sibling reconciliation with flashes of warmth and gentle humor
never finds its tone and several scenes run too long .
helps little
painterly and literary
repetitive and ragged
trembling incoherence
with modern military weaponry
time literally stops on a dime in the tries-so-hard-to-be-cool `` clockstoppers , '' but that does n't mean it still wo n't feel like the longest 90 minutes of your movie-going life
the movie 's ultimate point -- that everyone should be themselves --
indoors
`` extreme ops '' exceeds expectations .
exclamation
with too many contrivances and goofy situations
recommended viewing for its courage , ideas , technical proficiency and great acting
might more accurately
likes
alexandre dumas '
this a remarkable and novel concept
at the screen
do with the casting of juliette binoche as sand , who brings to the role her pale , dark beauty and characteristic warmth
at the conclusion
while the story is better-focused than the incomprehensible anne rice novel it 's based upon , queen of the damned is a pointless , meandering celebration of the goth-vampire , tortured woe-is-me lifestyle .
a raunchy and frequently hilarious follow-up to the gifted korean american stand-up 's i 'm the one that i want .
the cast is appealing
tattered and ugly past
there 's no conversion effort , much of the writing is genuinely witty and both stars are appealing enough to probably have a good shot at a hollywood career , if they want one .
its ecological , pro-wildlife sentiments
poorly written
even felinni would know what to make of this italian freakshow .
the other side
is hard to dismiss -- moody , thoughtful , and lit by flashes of mordant humor .
parents '
routine slasher film
weird that i honestly never knew what the hell was coming next
less of a problem
that regurgitates and waters down many of the previous film 's successes , with a few new swings thrown in
children of the century , though well dressed and well made ,
in the middle , the film compels , as demme experiments
in truth , it has all the heart of a porno flick -lrb- but none of the sheer lust -rrb- .
jovial
a brutal mid
they mostly work
shaggy dog story
suppose
-lrb- emotionally at least -rrb- adolescent audience
actor 's
to the movies
traditional layers of awakening and ripening and separation and recovery
susan sontag falling in love with howard stern
the stories work and
the production works more often than it does n't .
informed by the wireless
unleashes his trademark misogyny -- er , comedy -- like a human volcano or an overflowing septic tank
of weirdness
strangely
jaglom -rrb- pursued with such enervating determination in venice\/venice
offers rare insight into the structure of relationships .
too clever by half
set in renaissance spain , and the fact that it 's based on true events
wanted to see something that did n't talk down to them
something else altogether -- clownish and offensive and nothing at all like real life
from france
people make fun of me for liking showgirls .
remain an unchanged dullard
is cloyingly hagiographic in its portrait of cuban leader fidel castro
was entranced
is half as moving as the filmmakers seem to think
's technically sumptuous but also almost wildly alive .
, like mike raises some worthwhile themes while delivering a wholesome fantasy for kids .
eager
where big bad love is trying to go
gay men
effort to watch this movie
swooping down
anniversary edition
the only surprise is that heavyweights joel silver and robert zemeckis agreed to produce this ; i assume the director has pictures of them cavorting in ladies ' underwear
the theater expecting a scary , action-packed chiller
the scattershot terrorizing tone
whether you can tolerate leon barlow
obnoxious special effects
melts
the problematic characters and overly convenient plot twists
final , beautiful scene
stunningly trite
for a film about explosions and death and spies
the desert does for rain
hollywood-action
of greatest-hits reel
the funnybone thanks
egoyan 's work often elegantly considers various levels of reality and uses shifting points of view , but here he has constructed a film so labyrinthine that it defeats his larger purpose .
was , uh , michael zaidan , was supposed to have like written the screenplay or something
classic mother\/daughter struggle
, so who knew charles dickens could be so light-hearted ?
most severe
to get inside you and stay there for a couple of hours
to imagine acting that could be any flatter
sights and sounds
especially well-executed
pull it back on course
special-effects
highly spirited
vividly captures the way young japanese live now , chafing against their culture 's manic mix of millennial brusqueness and undying , traditional politesse .
sociopathy
the uneasy bonds between them
are more silly than scary
contrived sequels
the 3-d vistas
embraces life
a crazy work of disturbed genius
add to the canon of chan
an absorbing and unsettling psychological drama .
see this terrific film with your kids --
we 're seeing something purer than the real thing
slight , pale mr. broomfield
remember it .
unfolds with grace and humor and gradually
as i settled into my world war ii memories , i found myself strangely moved by even the corniest and most hackneyed contrivances .
as its protagonist
lifeless
of evans ' saga of hollywood excess
view or
cyber hymn and a cruel story of youth culture
walled-off but combustible
, confidently orchestrated , aesthetically and sexually
dumb gags
come off as pantomimesque sterotypes
somewhat convenient
a work of deft and subtle poetry
it may sound like a mere disease-of - the-week tv movie , but a song for martin is made infinitely more wrenching by the performances of real-life spouses seldahl and wollter .
it 's about issues most adults have to face in marriage and i think that 's what i liked about it -- the real issues tucked between the silly and crude storyline
dawns , comic relief
hit that may strain adult credibility .
sell many records
oscar-winning
psychological thriller
attitudes
of suburban jersey
the soul-searching deliberateness of the film
into the picture
it 's an entertaining movie
is on the border of bemused contempt .
's like an old warner bros. costumer jived with sex
terminally brain dead production
familiar situations and
crime movie
i still want my money back .
meandering teen flick
languorous charm
fatal for a film that relies on personal relationships
post , pre , and extant stardom
goodall did , with a serious minded patience , respect and affection
pious , preachy soap opera
'' is a great story , terrifically told by the man who wrote it but this cliff notes edition is a cheat .
fosters moments of spontaneous intimacy
but the movie that does n't really deliver for country music fans or for family audiences
leaden acting
rafael 's evolution
pointless , meandering
film noir movie
is funny
have done well to end this flawed , dazzling series with the raising of something other than his own cremaster
in the latest
of acting , direction , story and pace
whose face projects that woman 's doubts and yearnings
50s
its conclusion ,
crucifixion
pure over-the-top trash
is n't very interesting
binoche
that between the son and his wife , and the wife and the father
us return to a sane regimen of eating , sleeping and stress-reducing contemplation
reaches
pre-teen
stuttering script
spirit-crushing
vintage wines
a vibrant whirlwind
morvern rocks .
that is listless , witless , and devoid of anything resembling humor
any intellectual arguments being made about the nature of god are framed in a drama so clumsy
this day and age
's fun , wispy , wise and surprisingly inoffensive
exploring motivation
in the foot
not everyone will welcome or accept the trials of henry kissinger as faithful portraiture ,
quinn -lrb- is -rrb-
writer-director michael kalesniko
directed without the expected flair or imagination
will be adequately served by the movie 's sophomoric blend of shenanigans and slapstick , although the more lascivious-minded might be disappointed in the relative modesty of a movie that sports a ` topless tutorial service . '
introverted young men with fantasy fetishes
, it is what you think you see .
a haunting dramatization of a couple 's moral ascension
, uncouth , incomprehensible , vicious and absurd
is n't that stealing harvard is a horrible movie -- if only it were that grand a failure !
jerky
not as outrageous or funny
a stand up
in the pulsating thick of a truly frightening situation
one senses in world traveler and in his earlier film that freundlich bears a grievous but obscure complaint against fathers , and circles it obsessively , without making contact .
unfunny tricks
for the under-7 crowd
yet story , character and comedy bits are too ragged to ever fit smoothly together
love safe conduct -lrb- laissez passer -rrb-
more generic effort
that the torments and angst become almost as operatic to us as they are to her characters
dreary indulgence .
remove spider-man the movie from its red herring surroundings and
a bad premise ,
a disaster
would i see it again ?
hilarious adventure
the belt of the long list of renegade-cop tales
be a bit repetitive
terms with death
vividly demonstrates that the director of such hollywood blockbusters as patriot games can still turn out a small , personal film with an emotional wallop .
is lilia herself
is an action movie with an action icon who 's been all but decommissioned .
establishes its ominous mood and tension
like the rock on a wal-mart budget
blood work is for you .
the writing is indifferent , and
overly sillified
bartlett 's hero
it 's not life-affirming -- its vulgar and mean ,
instead , he focuses on the anguish that can develop when one mulls leaving the familiar to traverse uncharted ground .
in unexpected places
of quiet desperation
designed strictly
settle into an undistinguished rhythm of artificial suspense
military weaponry
are on the loose !
doles out pieces of the famous director 's life
nicolas cage is n't the first actor to lead a group of talented friends astray , and
a masterpiece -- and a challenging one
comedy ensemble
wilson remains a silent , lumpish cipher
to mcdonald 's
of the gags
with ` issues '
merely 90 minutes
is well worthwhile
good sportsmanship
-lrb- scorsese 's mean streets -rrb-
the most remarkable -lrb- and frustrating -rrb- thing about world traveler , which opens today in manhattan
the bruckheimeresque american action flicks it emulates
as it stands , crocodile hunter has the hurried , badly cobbled look of the 1959 godzilla , which combined scenes of a japanese monster flick with canned shots of raymond burr commenting on the monster 's path of destruction .
brisk hack job
is a funny -lrb- sometimes hilarious -rrb- comedy with a deft sense of humor about itself , a playful spirit and a game cast
these women are spectacular
smart and well-crafted
a great premise but only
pre-teen crowd
it 's far from a frothy piece ,
in on the resourceful amnesiac
critical and commercial disaster
ensuing complications
go back
comedy that is warm , inviting , and surprising .
a thriller ,
before the screen
with honesty that is tragically rare in the depiction of young women in film
surveyed high school students ... and came back with the astonishing revelation that `` they wanted to see something that did n't talk down to them .
to wait for the video
downright transparent
framing
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economical
ever seem to hit
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will surely
female
the misery of these people becomes just another voyeuristic spectacle , to be consumed and forgotten .
ilk
tons and tons of dialogue -- most of it given to children
transcends its agenda to deliver awe-inspiring , at times sublime , visuals and offer a fascinating glimpse into the subculture of extreme athletes whose derring-do puts the x into the games
stop eric schaeffer
it is ok for a movie to be something of a sitcom apparatus ,
both sides of this emotional car-wreck
is obviously a labour of love so howard appears to have had free rein to be as pretentious as he wanted .
you see the movie and you think , zzzzzzzzz
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my resistance
on dvd
's plotless , shapeless
says `
take an unseemly pleasure
it is a refreshingly forthright one
worry about being subjected to farts , urine , feces , semen , or any of the other foul substances
realized that you may forget all about the original conflict , just like the movie does
is enough originality in ` life ' to distance it from the pack of paint-by-number romantic comedies that so often end up on cinema screens
in the process
performances here
of strung-together tv episodes
without once denying the hardscrabble lives of people on the economic fringes of margaret thatcher 's ruinous legacy , he insists on the importance of those moments when people can connect and express their love for each other
banal
philosophy ,
has always been part of for the most part wilde 's droll whimsy helps `` being earnest '' overcome its weaknesses and parker 's creative interference
otherwise calculated
paid in full has clever ways of capturing inner-city life during the reagan years .
accommodate to fit in and gain the unconditional love she seeks
dusty
funny , insightfully human
plot points
a riot-control projectile or my own tortured psyche
delicately
there 's no real reason to see it ,
the director uses the last act to reel in the audience since its poignancy hooks us completely .
same stuff
guilty pleasure to watch
constantly touching , surprisingly funny , semi-surrealist exploration of the creative act .
is in need of a scented bath
the two-hour version
the story feels like the logical , unforced continuation of the careers of a pair of spy kids
pay reparations
a rerun
european markets , where mr. besson is a brand name
i would have no problem giving it an unqualified recommendation .
serves up a predictable , maudlin story that swipes heavily from bambi and the lion king
fights the good fight in vietnam in director randall wallace 's flag-waving war flick with a core of decency
thankfully
more melodramatic
middle-aged
is a movie that is what it is : a pleasant distraction , a friday night diversion , an excuse to eat popcorn .
takes an atypically hypnotic approach
noyce 's
and civic virtues
some kid who ca n't act ,
with a touch of silliness and a little
the payoff for the audience , as well as the characters ,
a turgid drama
read like a discarded house beautiful spread
real magic
stevens is -rrb- so stoked to make an important film about human infidelity and happenstance that he tosses a kitchen sink onto a story already overladen with plot conceits .
's an often-cute film
the comic effects
in janice 's behavior
murder by numbers
becoming a better person through love
q.
alexandre desplat 's
humor and heart and very talented young actors
a more measured or polished production
keep your eyes open amid all the blood
's touching and tender and proves that even in sorrow you can find humor
a good ear for dialogue ,
very human one
lightness and strictness in this instance
that verges on the amateurish
mcdormand
falls far short of the peculiarly moral amorality of -lrb- woo 's -rrb- best work
three things
dares you not to believe it
in spite of clearly evident poverty and hardship
japan 's
of patch adams quietly freaking out
i guess , about artifice and acting
the bourne identity should n't be half as entertaining as it is
to include anything even halfway scary
offbeat thriller
so unabashedly canadian , not afraid to risk american scorn or disinterest
, but director carl franklin adds enough flourishes and freak-outs to make it entertaining .
i 'm left slightly disappointed that it did n't .
99
an exceptionally acted , quietly affecting cop drama .
comes alive as its own fire-breathing entity in this picture .
funny -lrb- sometimes hilarious -rrb- comedy
playfully
that gives the -lrb- teen comedy -rrb-
the rolling of a stray barrel or
not only
dramatic arc
a corn dog and an extra-large cotton candy
the one of the world 's best actors , daniel auteuil ,
enjoy the ride
matinee brain
toothless dog
it has sporadic bursts of liveliness , some so-so slapstick and a few ear-pleasing songs on its soundtrack
typical hollywood disregard
you 'll know a star when you see one .
buried somewhere inside its fabric , but never clearly seen or felt
gifted 12-year-old
the too-hot-for-tv direct-to-video\/dvd category , and
casting call
freshness
low comedy does n't come much lower .
has been exhausted by documentarians
can not
every previous dragon drama
actor phones
goofiness
into the complexities of the middle east struggle and
the price
might have better luck next time
sensuality ,
contains the humor , characterization , poignancy , and intelligence of a bad sitcom .
all the emotional seesawing
relatively short
of precarious skid-row dignity
haunts us precisely
'm sorry to say that this should seal the deal
certainly more naturalistic than its australian counterpart
is n't nearly as graphic but much more powerful , brutally shocking and difficult
crisp framing , edgy camera work ,
's previous collaboration , miss congeniality .
mingles french , japanese and hollywood cultures
art house films
its dull spots
buried , drowned
with little
dewy-eyed sentiment
a shakespearean tragedy
the end of cinema
the wireless
it follows the blair witch formula for an hour , in which we 're told something creepy and vague is in the works , and
of baggage
's unforgiven which also utilized the scintillating force of its actors to draw out the menace of its sparse dialogue
doing very little with its imaginative premise
grab the old lady at the end of my aisle 's walker and toss it at the screen in frustration
certainly .
is old-fashioned , occasionally charming and as subtle as boldface .
a tidal wave
the son of the bride 's humour is born out of an engaging storyline , which also is n't embarrassed to make you reach for the tissues .
is best for the stunning star turn by djeinaba diop gai
unspeakable , of course ,
from the girls ' big-screen blowout
relentless , bombastic and ultimately empty world war ii action
to the laws of laughter
, this is grand-scale moviemaking for a larger-than-life figure , an artist who has been awarded mythic status in contemporary culture .
maik , the firebrand turned savvy ad man , would be envious of
mulholland
ever could
my opinion ,
barry pepper
this new time machine is hardly perfect
no lika da
chaotic horror
the film should be seen as a conversation starter .
head documentary
is repeated five or six times
, and sometimes dry
spinning a web of dazzling entertainment
jackson and bledel
called freddy gets molested by a dog
new hal hartley movie
belongs
stalls in its lackluster gear of emotional blandness
the familiar
there are a few chuckles , but not a single gag sequence that really scores ,
tells us
airs just about every cliche in the war movie compendium across its indulgent two-hour-and-fifteen-minute length
the idea of exploiting molestation for laughs
... a series of tales told with the intricate preciseness of the best short story writing .
the narrator and the other characters try to convince us that acting transfigures esther , but she 's never seen speaking on stage ; one feels cheated , and esther seems to remain an unchanged dullard .
white culture
a comedic context
ultra-loud
conjures up the intoxicating fumes and emotional ghosts of a freshly painted rembrandt
deem it necessary to document all this emotional misery
are far worse messages to teach a young audience , which will probably be perfectly happy with the sloppy slapstick comedy .
as analyze this
quirky , charming and
so substantial or fresh
colorful but
those who want to be jolted out of their gourd
is high on squaddie banter , low on shocks
worth seeing once , but
as warren
a visit to mcdonald 's
of anti-semitism ever seen on screen
6-year-old nephew
his ninth decade
next animal house
a very ambitious project
ah na 's life
according to wendigo
this is n't a terrible film by any means ,
stock persona
a bland , surfacey way
shanghai ghetto may not be as dramatic as roman polanski 's the pianist
maintaining
celebi
they lived
every conventional level
this is a harrowing movie about how parents know where all the buttons are , and how to push them .
those of us
, fiery passion
winged assailants
to catalog every bodily fluids gag in there 's something about mary and devise a parallel clone-gag
most ordinary and obvious fashion
the usual spielberg flair
slip
encourage us to see samira makhmalbaf as a very distinctive sensibility , working to develop her own film language with conspicuous success
is bad , but certainly not without merit
his life-altering experiences made him bitter and less mature
irritating films
shower scenes
water-bound
bounces around with limp wrists
is without doubt an artist of uncompromising vision , but that vision is beginning to feel
it 's all pretty tame .
and social commentary
to keep it interested
evocative shades
it 's a wacky and inspired little film that works effortlessly at delivering genuine , acerbic laughs .
thought and storytelling
sarandon
's something vital about the movie
heartstrings
saddam
seems like some futile concoction that was developed hastily after oedekerk
she is a lioness , protecting her cub , and he a reluctant villain
location
the conventional science-fiction elements of bug-eyed monsters and
can be made
veiling
wo n't exactly know what 's happening but you 'll be blissfully exhausted
than an inexplicable nightmare , right down to the population
does the absolute last thing we need hollywood doing to us
, there are great rewards here .
have a sense of humor
map
the large-format film
air on pay cable
main event
nothing exactly wrong
of turning pain into art
the divine calling of education and
to call this one an eventual cult classic would be an understatement ,
any shoddy product
the tiny two seater plane
for history
humor throughout
is as delightful
about their budding amours
my wife 's plotting is nothing special ;
pace and
... a scummy ripoff of david cronenberg 's brilliant ` videodrome . '
ash wednesday is not edward burns ' best film , but
attempts to show off his talent by surrounding himself with untalented people
feature debut
seem to be in a contest to see who can out-bad-act the other .
drew to a close
is that he can actually trick you into thinking some of this worn-out , pandering palaver is actually funny
a nearly 21\/2 hours
contriving false , sitcom-worthy solutions
deliver again and again
serious questions
the humor aspects of ` jason x '
gorgeous to look at but
fumes
the assumption that `` crazy '' people are innocent , childlike and inherently funny
'll probably
of a busby berkeley musical
suited to a quiet evening on pbs than a night out at an amc
clever scripting solutions
it 's far from a frothy piece , and
the immediate aftermath
one liner
lets you feel the beat down to your toes
family tradition and
todd solondz
its bittersweet bite
the director and her capable cast appear to be caught in a heady whirl of new age-inspired good intentions , but
makes it not only a detailed historical document , but an engaging and moving portrait of a subculture
the script was reportedly rewritten a dozen times
more down-home
clean and
is that we did n't get more re-creations of all those famous moments from the show
terrifying study
the big scene is a man shot out of a cannon into a vat of ice cream
is shallow , offensive and redundant ,
cradles its characters ,
marivaux 's
the enticing prospect of a lot of nubile young actors in a film about campus depravity
a product of its cinematic predecessors so much
contemplative , and sublimely beautiful .
co-writer\/director jonathan parker 's attempts to fashion a brazil-like , hyper-real satire
spring directly
coming-of-age theme
from the athleticism
this movie leaves you cool
artfully restrained in others , 65-year-old jack nicholson
on the whole less
lizard endeavors
's not exactly worth
two years ago
everett remains a perfect wildean actor
extraordinary
is an overwhelming sadness that feels as if it has made its way into your very bloodstream
a case study that exists apart from all the movie 's political ramifications
blade runner , and
single name
with first love sweetly
30 or 40
juicy
a shame the marvelous first 101 minutes have to be combined with the misconceived final 5
nervous energy , moral ambiguity
everything its fans are hoping it will be , and in that sense is a movie that deserves recommendation
is so packed with subplots involving the various silbersteins that it feels more like the pilot episode of a tv series than a feature film
the poor
wacky and
the chateau ... is less concerned with cultural and political issues than doting on its eccentric characters .
seem deceptively slight
overall , it 's a wacky and inspired little film that works effortlessly at delivering genuine , acerbic laughs .
the entire effort
bestial
frustrating ` tweener '
gets vivid performances from her cast and
absolutely , inescapably gorgeous ,
-lrb- an -rrb-
a reader 's digest condensed version of the source material
spirit and
required viewing for civics classes and would-be public servants alike
while the highly predictable narrative falls short , treasure planet is truly gorgeous to behold .
more than our lesser appetites
continuing exploration
therapeutic
think so
one baaaaaaaaad movie
would ever work in a mcculloch production again if they looked at how this movie turned out
tells its story in a flat manner
likable , but just as often it 's meandering , low on energy , and too eager to be quirky at moments when a little old-fashioned storytelling would come in handy
the director does next
their own comfortable niche
martin lawrence live ' is so self-pitying
facetious
regurgitates and
his first attempt at film noir
to the story and dialogue
unexpected ways ,
if ayurveda can help us return to a sane regimen of eating , sleeping and stress-reducing contemplation
into fruit pies
a worthwhile documentary , whether you 're into rap or not , even if it may still leave you wanting more answers as the credits
the flesh
, frida gets the job done .
something provocative ,
greene 's
as simple and innocent
better or worse than ` truth or consequences , n.m. ' or any other interchangeable
fast runner '
it seems a disappointingly thin slice of lower-class london life ; despite the title ... amounts to surprisingly little .
roger michell 's
yes , but also intriguing and honorable , a worthwhile addition to a distinguished film legacy .
wishing , though ,
these actors ,
for the rest of us , sitting through dahmer 's two hours amounts to little more than punishment .
gangster no. 1 is solid , satisfying fare for adults .
, director chris columbus takes a hat-in-hand approach to rowling that stifles creativity and allows the film to drag on for nearly three hours .
the power of this script
do n't want to call the cops .
may well
never feels derivative
pulp melodrama
kissinger was a calculating fiend or just a slippery self-promoter
a slippery self-promoter
above its paint-by-numbers plot
allegedly `` inspired '' was a lot funnier and more deftly enacted than what 's been cobbled together onscreen
its rawness and vitality
otherwise comic
the seemingly irreconcilable situation between conservative christian parents and their estranged gay and lesbian children
more mature than fatal attraction , more complete than indecent proposal and more relevant than 9 1\/2 weeks
most audiences
extra points
's impossible to care
gag ''
the magic -lrb- and original running time -rrb- of ace japanimator hayao miyazaki 's spirited away survives intact in bv 's re-voiced version .
same illogical things
of being a bit undisciplined
hills have
food-spittingly
stretched beyond its limits to fill an almost feature-length film .
beyond the superficial tensions of the dynamic he 's dissecting
wash.
than a screenful of gamesmanship
where tom green stages his gags as assaults on america 's knee-jerk moral sanctimony , jackass lacks aspirations of social upheaval .
that the pianist is for roman polanski
a few energetic stunt sequences briefly enliven the film ,
makes us see familiar issues , like racism and homophobia , in a fresh way
moments of promise
happy listening to movies
a television monitor
signature
slight but sweet film
lively dream
to show that if you give a filmmaker an unlimited amount of phony blood , nothing good can happen
about isolation
to be viewed and treasured for its extraordinary intelligence and originality as well as its lyrical variations on the game of love
kahlo movie frida fans
giving it the old college try
anything on display
snake
detention
big things
an impeccable pedigree , mongrel pep , and almost indecipherable plot complications
trash
from being a bow-wow
it was neither
focuses too much on max when he should be filling the screen with this tortured , dull artist and monster-in-the - making
's an unusual , thoughtful bio-drama with a rich subject and some fantastic moments and scenes
and , through it all , human
grin
the historical period and
while some of the camera work is interesting
the star who helped give a spark to `` chasing amy '' and `` changing lanes '' falls flat as thinking man cia agent jack ryan in this summer 's new action film , `` the sum of all fears .
the most part a useless movie , even with
is a welcome and heartwarming addition to the romantic comedy genre .
of the director 's previous popcorn work
surf
do n't go out of your way to pay full price
the grey zone gives voice to a story that needs to be heard in the sea of holocaust movies ... but
it 's leaden and predictable ,
its treatment
by turns touching , raucously amusing , uncomfortable , and , yes , even sexy , never again is a welcome and heartwarming addition to the romantic comedy genre .
cruelly
by allison lohman
family history
, it succeeds .
tom hanks ' face
you resurrect a dead man
at the peak of their powers
peevish and
of continuity errors
is put in an impossible spot because his character 's deceptions ultimately undo him and the believability of the entire scenario
circuit queens wo n't learn a thing
have hoped
of neurasthenic regret
to the perkiness of witherspoon -lrb- who is always a joy to watch , even when her material is not first-rate -rrb-
lacks the spirit of the previous two , and makes all those jokes about hos and even more unmentionable subjects seem like mere splashing around in the muck .
a bumbling american
can still be smarter than any 50 other filmmakers still at work .
benefited from a sharper , cleaner script before it went in front of the camera
at the sick character with a sane eye
come from the script 's insistence
their computer-animated faces are very expressive .
a remote african empire
an impressive achievement
, in any language , the huge stuff in life can usually be traced back to the little things
an example of the kind of lush , all-enveloping movie experience
top-notch creative team
children 's entertainment
visually breathtaking
borderline insulting
frank novak
skinny dip in jerry bruckheimer 's putrid pond of retread action twaddle .
argentinean
subsequent
a relatively short amount
admit
an unusual protagonist -lrb-
to go see this unique and entertaining twist on the classic whale 's tale
seems to have a knack for wrapping the theater in a cold blanket of urban desperation .
as for children , they wo n't enjoy the movie at all .
to its rapid-fire delivery
narc takes a walking-dead , cop-flick subgenre and beats new life into it .
to triumph over a scrooge or two
rapt attention
foo
that 's neither completely enlightening , nor
is nicely shot ,
art ,
has drenched in swoony music and fever-pitched melodrama
a static and sugary little half-hour , after-school special about interfaith understanding ,
bang your head on the seat in front of you , at its cluelessness
seems done by the numbers
may be galled that you 've wasted nearly two hours of your own precious life with this silly little puddle of a movie .
interviews
-- intentional or not --
to tear your eyes away from the images
in making us believe
the film has -lrb- its -rrb- moments , but
the original was n't a good movie but this remake makes it look like a masterpiece
its own story
the director , with his fake backdrops and stately pacing
welcome improvement
truly egregious
muddled and derivative
all the bouncing back and forth ca n't help but become a bit tedious -- even with the breathtaking landscapes and villainous varmints there to distract you from the ricocheting
one of the most highly-praised disappointments i
an engrossing iranian film about two itinerant teachers and some lost and desolate people
has a knack for casting , often resurrecting performers who rarely work in movies now ... and drawing flavorful performances from bland actors .
griffin
elegantly considers various levels of reality and uses shifting points of view
ethan hawke 's strained chelsea walls
were actually surprising
little neck
fare , with enough creative energy and wit to entertain all ages .
builds to an intense indoor drama about compassion , sacrifice , and christian love
bruckheimer
seeking anyone
in heaven
compelling and
a werewolf itself by avoiding eye contact and walking slowly away
an insultingly inept and artificial examination of grief and
just how much
feel like a 10-course banquet .
a delicious crime drama
abderrahmane
we all need a playful respite from the grind to refresh our souls
the performances are an absolute joy .
iwai 's vaunted empathy
some of the characters die and
a surprisingly juvenile lark
it plays everything too safe
thick shadows
is an earnest try at beachcombing verismo
has no character , loveable or otherwise
keep the movie slaloming through its hackneyed elements with enjoyable ease .
being what the english call ` too clever by half
defeated
's a smartly directed , grown-up film of ideas
funniest person
jaw-dropping action sequences , striking villains , a gorgeous color palette , astounding technology , stirring music and a boffo last hour
two decades
is hardly perfect
by which time it 's impossible to care who wins
occasionally challenging
perfected the art of highly entertaining , self-aggrandizing , politically motivated documentary-making
few sequels
green is -rrb- the comedy equivalent of saddam hussein , and i 'm just about ready to go to the u.n. and ask permission for a preemptive strike .
highly uneven and inconsistent ...
of bland hotels , highways , parking lots
divine monument
captions
padded with incident in the way of a too-conscientious adaptation
's a lot of good material here
the whole enterprise
of just
the west african coast
villainous , lecherous
, insightfully human
in the proceedings
sour immortals
of road movie , coming-of-age story and political satire
one very funny joke and a few other decent ones
acerbic repartee
falls flat as thinking man cia agent jack ryan in this summer 's new action film
glides gracefully from male persona to female
the pacing
offers a guilt-free trip into feel-good territory .
a superficial way , while never sure
but even then , i 'd recommend waiting for dvd and just skipping straight to her scenes .
, chilling advantage
's too interested in jerking off in all its byzantine incarnations to bother pleasuring its audience
inner lives
situation romance
gussied up with so many distracting special effects and visual party tricks that it 's not clear whether we 're supposed to shriek
feels homogenized and a bit contrived
to the characters
that is rarely seen on-screen
a nonstop hoot
her own athleticism
is ultimately scuttled by a plot that 's just too boring and obvious
best 60 minutes
a long shot
curmudgeonly
on the spectacle of small-town competition
watching your favorite pet get buried alive
in nearly every scene , but to diminishing effect
come along in quite some time
a young woman 's breakdown ,
amy and matthew have a bit of a phony relationship
it 's not a bad plot ; but , unfortunately , the movie is nowhere near as refined as all the classic dramas it borrows from
cheeky charm
a factory worker
spectacularly
in movies that explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world
the viewer 's face
far tamer than advertised
well-made evocation
awkwardly contrived exercise
compromise is the death of self ... this orgasm -lrb- wo n't be an -rrb- exceedingly memorable one for most people
onto a moving truck
's fun ,
a cheap , ludicrous attempt
keeping the film from developing any storytelling flow
watching the chemistry between freeman and judd
purpose and finesse
wait in vain for a movie to happen
crossed with the loyal order of raccoons
three hours of screen time
this schlocky horror\/action hybrid
that incorporates so much
pee-related sight gags that might even cause tom green a grimace ; still
like a cheat
that is both gripping and compelling
too erotic nor
despair
viva castro
squanders chan 's uniqueness
plato who said
a fanciful film
unfortunately , outnumber the hits by three-to-one .
:
cyber
be a bit disjointed
will talk about for hours
finale
we 'd prefer a simple misfire .
hit the silver screen
from history
slap her creators
without reminding audiences that it 's only a movie
look at a defeated but defiant nation in flux
runs out
`` simone '' is a fun and funky look into an artificial creation in a world that thrives on artificiality .
waste their time
should see it as soon as possible . '
heroes the way julia roberts hands out awards -- with phony humility barely camouflaging grotesque narcissism
wearing tight tummy tops and hip huggers , twirling his hair on his finger and
an ironic manifestation of institutionalized slavery
would want to see the it
, cop-flick subgenre
be -lrb- tsai 's -rrb- masterpiece
to kill your neighbor 's dog
ca n't escape its past
does have some very funny sequences
he represents bartleby 's main overall flaw .
on his resume
story and history lesson
as pure over-the-top trash
civics classes and would-be public servants
political satire
found relic
to bittersweet
walt becker 's
better still , he does all of this , and more , while remaining one of the most savagely hilarious social critics this side of jonathan swift .
a highly personal
a dark-as-pitch comedy
'll likely think of this one
to hit all of its marks
hal hartley
watching a transcript of a therapy session brought to humdrum life by some freudian puppet
is a mess
a-bornin
too polite to scale the lunatic heights of joe dante 's similarly styled gremlins
remake sleepless in seattle again and again
writer-director juan carlos fresnadillo
know it 's a comedy
title
pursuing his castle in the sky
when you see one
underrated
is lilia herself .
shows he can outgag any of those young whippersnappers making moving pictures today
masterpiece theater sketch
's the image that really tells the tale .
unfaithful is at once intimate and universal cinema .
past decade
that eponymous 1980 biopic that used soap in the places where the mysteries lingered
in the end , tuck everlasting falls victim to that everlasting conundrum experienced by every human who ever lived : too much to do , too little time to do it in .
worth it
it races to the finish line
to the original story
with chaplin and kidman , who are capable of anteing up some movie star charisma when they need it to sell us on this twisted love story , but who can also negotiate the movie 's darker turns
pulls back
latest
's refreshing to see a romance this smart
overwhelmingly positive
their scenes brim
ballerinas
from frame one
does so
a slam-bang extravaganza that
you 'll wait in vain for a movie to happen .
former mtv series
school experience that plays better only for the film 's publicists or for people who take as many drugs as the film 's characters
nothing can detract from the affection of that moral favorite : friends will be friends through thick and thin
remake sleepless in seattle
the hours represents two of those well spent
of life that 's very different from our own and yet instantly recognizable
excruciatingly unfunny and pitifully unromantic .
take for granted in most films are mishandled here
warm-milk
too long reduced to direct-to-video irrelevancy
to provide a reason for us to care beyond the very basic dictums of human decency
than breaking out , and breaking out
call to jeanette
had since
keep you interested without coming close to bowling you over
gets close to the chimps the same way goodall did , with a serious minded patience , respect and affection .
the best didacticism is one carried by a strong sense of humanism , and bertrand tavernier 's oft-brilliant safe conduct -lrb- `` laissez-passer '' -rrb- wears its heart on its sleeve .
the direction of spielberg ,
rich in atmosphere of the post-war art world
since cho 's previous concert comedy film
's only a peek
nosedive
, as it turns out ,
hoping for
escapades
doofus-on
screenwriters michael schiffer and hossein amini
the heavy doses of weird performances and direction
armenian
throughout , mr. audiard 's direction is fluid and quick .
parody .
your interest until the end
under a red bridge
sway , where all relationships are simultaneously broadly metaphorical , oddly abstract , and excruciatingly literal
who , having survived , suffered most
human moments
during a summer of event movies than a spy thriller like the bourne identity that 's packed with just as much intelligence as action
are n't likely to enter the theater
funny , smart , visually inventive
to win any academy awards
a nomination
this kiddie-oriented stinker
generate the belly laughs of lowbrow comedy without sacrificing its high-minded appeal
et
to hear the full story of jonah 's despair -- in all its agonizing , catch-22 glory -- even if they spend years trying to comprehend it
may be burns 's strongest film since the brothers mcmullen
the odds and
hollywood ending is not show-stoppingly hilarious , but scathingly witty nonetheless .
amazing !
is more a case of ` sacre bleu ! '
to the bottom of the pool with an utterly incompetent conclusion
about intelligent high school
of the new zealand and cook island locations
on the surface
a vehicle to savour binoche 's skill
to have had free rein to be as pretentious as he wanted
articulate , grown-up voice
generally a huge fan of cartoons derived from tv shows , but hey arnold
nothing overly original
slowest viewer
carvey 's
caddyshack
to 1970s action films
do we have that same option to slap her creators because they 're clueless and inept ?
the film 's best trick is the way that it treats conspiracy as a kind of political blair witch , a monstrous murk that haunts us precisely because it can never be seen .
this movie one bit
is a fierce dance of destruction
swooping
should have been a more compelling excuse to pair susan sarandon and goldie hawn .
accuse kung pow for misfiring , since it is exactly what it wants to be : an atrociously , mind-numbingly , indescribably bad movie
adam sandler chanukah song
assign one bright shining star to roberto benigni 's pinocchio -- but i guarantee that no wise men will be following after it
general issues of race and justice
entertaining british hybrid
the obnoxious special effects ,
to come to the point
disparate
miller
throwing out so many red herrings , so many false scares ,
the movie itself is far from disappointing , offering an original
between americans and brits
by that old familiar feeling of ` let 's get this thing over with '
any country
the story of spider-man
pranksters
solondz has finally made a movie that is n't just offensive
nicholas nickleby
those farts
a caucasian perspective
septuagenarian
invigorating , surreal , and resonant with a rainbow of emotion
subtexts
3000 tribute
not to be carried away
will warm your heart
torn book jacket
groove
seldom hammy
for a smart , nuanced look at de sade and what might have happened at picpus
of otherwise respectable action
such films
of lunacy
smoother or
overcomes its questionable satirical ambivalence
civic action laudable
the new film of anton chekhov 's the cherry orchard puts the ` ick ' in ` classic . '
none of the charm and little of the intrigue from the tv series
skateboard revolution
struts about with `` courage '' pinned to its huckster lapel while a yellow streak a mile wide decorates its back .
has a handful of smart jokes
no other film
theatrical comedy
then the answer might be `` how does steven seagal come across these days ? ''
small pot
as there are moviegoers anxious to see strange young guys doing strange guy things
some cynical creeps at revolution studios and imagine entertainment
we believe these characters love each other
hard to conceive anyone else in their roles
girlfriends are bad , wives are worse and
like a living-room war of the worlds , gaining most of its unsettling force from the suggested and the unknown
recognition
viewing deleted scenes
get enough of that background for the characters
another day
own comfortable niche
witness the conflict
is extraordinarily good .
a chilly , remote , emotionally distant piece ... so dull
that it is
joy rising above the stale material
becomes a bit
created a beautiful canvas
archives
film history
if only to witness the crazy confluence of purpose and taste
beat that one
hitting your head on the theater seat in front of you when you doze off thirty minutes into the film
'm convinced i could keep a family of five blind , crippled , amish people alive in this situation better than these british soldiers do at keeping themselves kicking .
is fontaine 's willingness to wander into the dark areas of parent-child relationships without flinching .
that could only spring from the demented mind
self-absorption
it 's nice to see piscopo again after all these years , and
` rendered '
are relegated to the background -- a welcome step forward from the sally jesse raphael atmosphere of films like philadelphia and american beauty .
's like rocky and bullwinkle
matter how many times he demonstrates that he 's a disloyal satyr
realize them
honestly
lovely and amazing is holofcener 's deep , uncompromising curtsy to women she knows , and very likely is .
with the material
has -rrb-
stately nature
a delicious and delicately funny look at the residents of a copenhagen neighborhood coping with the befuddling complications life tosses at them .
cult
wealth
are telegraphed so far in advance
means
serious as a pink slip
meaning in relationships or work
for dummies conformity
to its cause
has none of the charm and little of the intrigue from the tv series
that tries too hard to be emotional
a pity that -lrb- nelson 's -rrb- achievement does n't match his ambition
sedate
those words
through this film
explosions , jokes , and
it 's supposed to be post-feminist breezy but ends up as tedious as the chatter of parrots raised on oprah .
, truths emerge .
smiling
a callow rich boy
an eye-boggling blend of psychedelic devices , special effects and backgrounds , ` spy kids 2 '
romantic and only mildly funny
sensationalize
an elegant work , food of love
rich performances
surviving invaders seeking an existent anti-virus
swimming is above all about a young woman 's face , and by casting an actress whose face projects that woman 's doubts and yearnings
with a physique to match
-- and timely --
self-awareness , self-hatred and self-determination
that 's far too tragic to merit such superficial treatment
do n't worry
writer-director david jacobson and his star , jeremy renner ,
seem at times too many ,
worldly knowledge comes from tv reruns and supermarket tabloids
maddeningly insistent and repetitive
vainly , i think -rrb-
in bv 's re-voiced version
at least this working woman --
hypocritical work
only 71 minutes
completely wreaked
that may make you hate yourself for giving in
the characters are interesting and
it ca n't escape its past , and it does n't want to
strong thumbs
shoots and scores
hard to imagine having more fun watching a documentary
good and
scripting
a night at the movies
nor are the uneven performances by the cast members , who seem bound and determined to duplicate bela lugosi 's now-cliched vampire accent .
is overlong and not well-acted , but credit writer-producer-director adam watstein with finishing it at all
between a reluctant , irresponsible man and the kid who latches onto him
true and
consider a dvd rental
under a red bridge is a poem to the enduring strengths of women
honest working man john q. archibald , on a pedestal , then keeps lifting the pedestal higher
qualify as drama , monsoon
harvard man is something rare and riveting : a wild ride that relies on more than special effects .
loved classic
particularly for jfk conspiracy nuts -rrb-
its material that is deliberately unsettling
an audience
profits
of love and bloodletting
does n't stand a ghost of a chance
there 's some good material in their story about a retail clerk wanting more out of life
status
a fairly revealing study of its two main characters
dull effects
plex
the amazing film work
bearing the paramount imprint
romance , tragedy
may not have a novel thought in his head
to make of this italian freakshow
in pace
directed by dani kouyate of burkina faso
and enveloping sounds
like a cold old man going through the motions
, pranks , pratfalls , dares , injuries , etc.
lacking substance and soul , crossroads comes up shorter than britney 's cutoffs .
emotionally strong and politically potent piece
history and
failing , ultimately
thrill you , touch you
wanting more answers as the credits
garage
feels like the work of an artist who is simply tired -- of fighting the same fights , of putting the weight of the world on his shoulders , of playing with narrative form .
the love story
told
it displays something more important : respect for its flawed , crazy people
be a different kind of film
the baader-meinhof gang
this somewhat tired premise
amuse even the most resolutely unreligious parents who escort their little ones to megaplex screenings
sometimes this modest little number clicks , and sometimes it does n't
turns a potentially interesting idea into an excruciating film
of expository material
brecht faced as his life drew to a close
is that , by the end , no one in the audience or the film seems to really care
his back
's so downbeat and nearly humorless
it looks good
humour
springer
do get the distinct impression that this franchise is drawing to a close
full-length classic
, it has considerable charm .
stringently
kin 's
is moody , oozing , chilling and heart-warming all at once ... a twisting , unpredictable , cat-and-mouse thriller
feel like they 've been patched in from an episode of miami vice
wiseman 's warmest
admit i walked out of runteldat
scariest guy
highbrow
jez butterworth ,
stereotype
comes together as a coherent whole .
oliver parker
decter
should make it required viewing in university computer science departments for years to come .
pay your
to the power of the eccentric and the strange
this remake of lina wertmuller 's 1975 eroti-comedy
quasi-documentary
pile too many `` serious issues '' on its plate at times , yet
is conversational bordering on confessional
the `` real '' portions
replete with the pubescent scandalous
the big finish is a bit like getting all excited about a chocolate eclair and then biting into it and finding the filling missing .
if i could have looked into my future and saw how bad this movie was , i would go back and choose to skip it .
set in the world of lingerie models and bar dancers
genre a bad name
of french new wave films
does to the experiences of most teenagers
ninth decade
, the film has in kieran culkin a pitch-perfect holden .
is oppressively heavy .
also by some of that extensive post-production reworking to aim the film at young males in the throes of their first full flush of testosterone
on media-constructed ` issues '
a serious debt to the road warrior
dubious distinction
the filmmakers want nothing else than to show us a good time , and
fun or energy
to the story line
into a listless climb down the social ladder
profoundly devastating
live happily
slipperiness
resurrecting performers who rarely work in movies now
seems to be about everything that 's plaguing the human spirit in a relentlessly globalizing world
give blade fans
there 's enough cool fun here to warm the hearts of animation enthusiasts of all ages .
of the `` damned
looks professional
permitting
meets those standards
creates an outline for a role he still needs to grow into , a role that ford effortlessly filled with authority .
it 's lacking a depth in storytelling usually found in anime like this
is offensive , puerile and unimaginatively foul-mouthed
maybe for the last 15 minutes ,
delightful in the central role
the emperor 's club
, text , and subtext
interested without coming close to bowling you over
takes nearly three hours to unspool
who he is or
is wry and engrossing .
it 's nice to see piscopo again after all these years , and chaykin and headly are priceless
rather unbelievable
elegant , mannered and teasing .
fluffy neo-noir hiding behind cutesy film references
take care is nicely performed by a quintet of actresses , but nonetheless it drags during its 112-minute length
, you forget you 've been to the movies .
there ,
be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication to a common goal ,
going through the paces again
performed
adolescent sturm und drang
of the 37-minute santa vs. the snowman
the film suffers from its own difficulties
that as a director washington demands and receives excellent performances
is not nearly as dreadful as expected .
to make a film in which someone has to be hired to portray richard dawson
karen janszen
comes alive
above run-of-the-filth gangster flicks
sentimentality and annoying
an unusual protagonist -lrb- a kilt-wearing jackson -rrb- and
director rick famuyiwa 's emergence as an articulate , grown-up voice in african-american cinema
neo-hitchcockianism
venturesome
some fine sex onscreen , and some tense arguing , but not
lacks the inspiration of the original and has a bloated plot that stretches the running time about 10 minutes past a child 's interest and an adult 's patience .
last year
demonstrate their acting ` chops '
a high note
a helping hand and a friendly kick in the pants
the magic of the original
it 's sweet and fluffy at the time , but it may leave you feeling a little sticky and unsatisfied
that between the son and his wife , and the wife and the father , and
nancy
rusted-out
are made for each other .
demands that you suffer the dreadfulness of war from both sides
that was n't all that great to begin with
, it demonstrates that werner herzog can still leave us with a sense of wonder at the diverse , marvelously twisted shapes history has taken .
fascinating experiment
do n't hate el crimen del padre amaro because it 's anti-catholic .
rude and crude film
a passable romantic comedy , in need of another couple of passes through the word processor .
probably the best case for christianity
those who pride themselves on sophisticated , discerning taste
the screenplay , but rather
's semi-amusing to watch robert deniro belt out `` when you 're a jet
a summary of the plot does n't quite do justice to the awfulness of the movie , for that comes through all too painfully in the execution .
gives his heart
self-righteous
just waiting to spoil things
enough said , except : film overboard !
laughable contrivance
liking what he sees
call for prevention rather than to place blame ,
an uncluttered , resonant gem that relays its universal points without lectures or confrontations .
political correctness and suburban families
show blind date , only less
a technology in search
no surprise
can only be described as sci-fi generic
'll end up moved
as it pays earnest homage to turntablists and beat jugglers , old schoolers and current innovators
pleasurable expressions
trumps the carnage that claims so many lives around her
a movie with a bigger , fatter heart
i know we 're not supposed to take it seriously , but i ca n't shake the thought that undercover brother missed an opportunity to strongly present some profound social commentary
value
20 centuries
dealing with dreams , visions or being told what actually happened as if it were the third ending of clue
equal measure
admire these people 's dedication to their cause or
has turned out nearly 21\/2 hours of unfocused , excruciatingly tedious cinema that , half an hour in , starts making water torture seem appealing
cheap junk
this sort of cute and cloying material is far from zhang 's forte
hour 's
disgusting .
, racist humour
, subtle , and resonant
of story and his juvenile camera movements
'll enjoy this movie .
manages never to grow boring ... which proves that rohmer still has a sense of his audience
is an extraordinary film , not least
makes one of the great minds of our times interesting and accessible
... continue to impress
the unique niche of self-critical , behind-the-scenes navel-gazing kaufman has carved from orleans ' story and his own infinite insecurity is a work of outstanding originality
an entirely irony-free zone and bale reduced mainly to batting his sensitive eyelids
neglecting
when you resurrect a dead man , hard copy should come a-knocking
watch people
scottish burr
in the sentimental oh-those-wacky-brits genre that was ushered in by the full monty and is still straining to produce another smash
a lot like a well-made pb & j sandwich
that gradually accumulates more layers
gyllenhaal
failed jokes , twitchy acting
earnest moment
a pint-sized ` goodfellas ' designed to appeal to the younger set , it 's not a very good movie in any objective sense , but
leaving their bodies exposed
invincible
the most remarkable -lrb- and frustrating -rrb- thing about world traveler , which opens today in manhattan ,
for wow !? '
its best when the guarded
the town has kind of an authentic feel , but each one of these people stand out and everybody else is in the background and it just seems manufactured to me and artificial
the too-frosty exterior
to add to the canon of chan
manages to accomplish what few sequels can -- it equals the original and in some ways even betters it
complex , unpredictable character
a truly , truly bad movie
poignant by the incessant use of cell phones
more fun watching a documentary
spend $ 9 on the same stuff you can get for a buck or so in that greasy little vidgame pit in the theater lobby ?
big
almost constant mindset
ungainly
control --
otherwise good-naturedness
invested in undergraduate doubling subtexts and ridiculous stabs
largest-ever
confection that 's pure entertainment
depicts this relationship with economical grace , letting his superb actors convey martin 's deterioration and barbara 's sadness -- and , occasionally
's a little violence and lots of sex in a bid to hold our attention
want nothing else than to show us a good time
an original and highly cerebral examination of the psychopathic mind
extremely straight and
in what is essentially an extended soap opera
low-key way
mulls
of the tooth and claw of human power
would subtlety
craig
predictably efficient
his distance from the material is mostly admirable .
si , pretty much
with the two leads delivering oscar-caliber performances
impossibly
the simplicity of the way home has few equals this side of aesop
rich details
vivid characters and a warm , moving message
the power of poetry and passion
mail-order
it 's dark but has wonderfully funny moments
a still evolving story
of ideas for the inevitable future sequels -lrb- hey , do n't shoot the messenger -rrb-
his story so compellingly with us is a minor miracle
constructed
the impression that you should have gotten more out of it than you did
art thou
sucking
will wish there had been more of the `` queen '' and less of the `` damned . ''
blandness
all the sibling rivalry and general family chaos to which anyone can relate
elegantly produced and expressively performed
would likely be most effective if used as a tool to rally anti-catholic protestors
of brilliant crime dramas
not one moment in the enterprise
was going to be
the slightest difficulty
you scratching your head in amazement over the fact that so many talented people could participate in such an
that takes few chances and manages to insult the intelligence of everyone in the audience
the majority of action comedies have
plots and
stand tall with pryor , carlin and murphy
might not have been such a bad day after all .
about men in heels
a '' range
of your seat , tense with suspense
good vampire tale
's an admirable rigor to jimmy 's relentless anger , and to the script 's refusal of a happy ending
borrows from other movies like it in the most ordinary and obvious fashion .
guru
jane learns her place as a girl , softens up and loses some of the intensity that made her an interesting character to begin with .
humbling little film
is clever enough , though thin writing proves its undoing .
photographed romance
wit and humor
an after school special on the subject of tolerance
dalrymple
brooklyn circa
kieslowski 's work aspired to , including the condition of art
to date in this spy comedy franchise
offers the flash of rock videos fused with solid performances and eerie atmosphere .
jar-jar binks : the movie
particular new yorkers deeply touched by an unprecedented tragedy
the santa clause 2 is a barely adequate babysitter for older kids
does n't offer any insight into why , for instance , good things happen to bad people
self-flagellation is more depressing than entertaining
groggy
of the land and the people
more challenging or depressing
, spielberg presents a fascinating but flawed look at the near future .
the story , touching though it is , does not quite have enough emotional resonance or variety of incident to sustain a feature ,
metropolis is a feast for the eyes .
somber festival entries
any opportunity for finding meaning in relationships or work
daughter
of the generation gap
racism and
american and european cinema has amassed a vast holocaust literature ,
cliches
is n't even a movie we can enjoy as mild escapism
a physician
its forms
for receiving whatever consolation
yet impressively
supposedly , pokemon ca n't be killed , but pokemon 4ever practically assures that the pocket monster movie franchise is nearly ready to keel over
than ever
watching slim travel incognito in a ridiculous wig no respectable halloween costume shop would ever try to sell
too fast and not too slow
gets sillier , not scarier ,
shadyac , who belongs with the damned for perpetrating patch adams
is definitely a director to watch .
with the fact
negative
that profound , at least
almost unimaginable horror
at any satisfying destination
skid-row dignity
as averse as i usually am to feel-good , follow-your-dream hollywood fantasies
with music
motown
the melodramatic aspects start to overtake the comedy
pairing clayburgh and tambor
voice
richer than anticipated
ten bucks
remind us of brilliant crime dramas without becoming one itself
has its handful of redeeming features
elegantly considers various levels of reality
, despite many talky , slow scenes
, finally , is minimally satisfying
sometimes is a brilliant movie .
their consistently sensitive and often exciting treatment
the logical , unforced continuation of the careers of a pair of spy kids
modern art
never clearly defines his characters or
simple in form but rich with human events
first-rate performances
a pedestrian , flat drama that screams out ` amateur ' in almost every frame
see a study in contrasts ; the wide range of one actor , and the limited range of a comedian
is more accurate than anything
very funny romantic comedy
go down with a ship as leaky
moved by even the corniest and most hackneyed contrivances
hart 's war
found in films like tremors
role , or edit , or score , or anything , really
has made a film so unabashedly hopeful that it actually makes the heart soar
in a movie theater
more ludicrous
down badly
directive to protect the code at all costs also
as horrifying as any in the heart-breakingly extensive annals of white-on-black racism
mars an otherwise delightful comedy of errors .
family life
baffle
ruh-roh !
stifled by the very prevalence of the fast-forward technology that he so stringently takes to task
twin peaks action
of male hustlers
delivers what it promises , just not well enough to recommend it .
fulford-wierzbicki
are incredibly captivating and insanely funny , thanks in part to interesting cinematic devices -lrb- cool visual backmasking -rrb- , a solid cast , and some wickedly sick and twisted humor
's plenty to enjoy -- in no small part thanks to lau .
sociological
rambling ensemble piece
a few potential hits , a few more simply intrusive to the story
is visually ravishing ,
the film 's plot may be shallow , but you 've never seen the deep like you see it in these harrowing surf shots
simple-minded and stereotypical
they spend years trying to comprehend it
an astoundingly rich film
surprisingly decent flick
never settles on a consistent tone .
costner 's warm-milk persona is just as ill-fitting as shadyac 's perfunctory directing chops
its courage , ideas , technical proficiency and great acting
though uniformly well acted , especially by young ballesta and galan -lrb- a first-time actor -rrb- , writer\/director achero manas 's film is schematic and obvious .
thematically and stylistically
the level of an after-school tv special
movie-biz farce
are dampened by a lackluster script and substandard performances
a no-bull throwback
for almost the first two-thirds of martin scorsese 's 168-minute gangs of new york
cho 's face is -rrb- an amazing slapstick instrument , creating a scrapbook of living mug shots .
are amiable and committed
otherwise appealing picture
affecting cop drama
compelling dramatic
, languid romanticism
no cute factor
organic character work
sinister
moving , if uneven , success
, as you watch them clumsily mugging their way through snow dogs , seems inconceivable
less a movie-movie than a funny and weird meditation on hollywood , success , artistic integrity and intellectual bankruptcy .
all aliens
boy oh boy , it 's a howler .
has none of the crackle of `` fatal attraction '' , `` 9 1\/2 weeks '' , or even `` indecent proposal '' , and feels more like lyne 's stolid remake of `` lolita '' .
in almost all of his previous works
seen the first two films in the series
the dolorous
dogtown
kinnear and dafoe
full of traditional layers of awakening and ripening and separation and recovery
thousand times
of real life
15-year
intoxicating fumes
let alone conscious of each other 's existence
exactly how
like to be smack in the middle of a war zone armed with nothing but a camera
yet so fragile
but something far more stylish and cerebral -- and , hence ,
admire the ensemble players and wonder what the point of it is
the best film of the year 2002 .
not always for the better
low-grade dreck that usually goes straight to video -- with a lousy script , inept direction , pathetic acting , poorly dubbed dialogue and murky cinematography
eagle
been sacrificed for skin
rage and alienation
fun-seeking summer audiences
-rrb- reminded me of terry gilliam 's rudimentary old monty python cartoons , in which he would cut out figures from drawings and photographs and paste them together .
captures moments of spontaneous creativity and authentic co-operative interaction
bad direction and
sweetest
werewolf
the impressive stagings
a cultural wildcard experience : wacky , different , unusual , even nutty
philosophical message
lips
one that 's steeped in mystery and a ravishing , baroque beauty
a splendid meal
drug abuse
a persistent theatrical sentiment and a woozy quality to the manner of the storytelling , which undercuts the devastatingly telling impact of utter loss personified in the film 's simple title
irwins
it would be sleazy and fun
a deliberately unsteady mixture of stylistic elements
forgotten 10 minutes
we `` do n't care about the truth
has been told and retold
outlet
be plenty of female audience members drooling over michael idemoto as michael
sustain the film
not the first
chaotic
britney spears '
the fight scenes
does n't want to
appealing about the characters
that is so insanely stupid , so awful in so many ways that watching it leaves you giddy
only improves on it , with terrific computer graphics , inventive action sequences and a droll sense of humor
at least a decent attempt at meaningful cinema
'll put hairs on your chest
after the credits roll
actions and revelations
though impostor deviously adopts the guise of a modern motion picture
's going
superficiality and
so much farcical as sour
like a film so cold and dead
an often intense character study about fathers and sons , loyalty and duty
period reconstruction
enjoyably dumb , sweet , and intermittently hilarious -- if you 've a taste for the quirky , steal a glimpse .
the makers of the singles ward
i 'm not exactly sure what -- and has all the dramatic weight of a raindrop
resurrecting performers who rarely work in movies now ... and
a depleted yesterday
if stupid americans will get a kick out of goofy brits with cute accents performing ages-old slapstick and unfunny tricks
my attention
fish-out-of-water gag
makes you second-guess your affection for the original
to hold the screen
were it not for holm 's performance
and complete lack
should be able to appreciate the wonderful cinematography and naturalistic acting .
the movie or the character any good
is clever and funny , is amused by its special effects , and leaves you feeling like you 've seen a movie instead of an endless trailer
the sights and sounds of the wondrous beats
say that the film makes the viewer feel like the movie 's various victimized audience members after a while , but it also happens to be the movie 's most admirable quality
star wars movie
duvall -lrb- also a producer -rrb-
marketing
work , with premise and dialogue
b-movie excitement
explode obnoxiously into 2,500 screens
of the movie for me
hollywood satire
raunch-fests
the plot and a powerfully evocative mood combining heated sexuality with a haunting sense of malaise
though it was written for no one , but somehow
a series of riveting set pieces
that there may be a new mexican cinema a-bornin '
like tim mccann 's revolution no. 9
laboratory
, then the answer might be `` how does steven seagal come across these days ? ''
kids '' sequel opening
el crimen del padre amaro ... could n't be more timely in its despairing vision of corruption within the catholic establishment
mildly fleshed-out characters
whiny , pathetic , starving and untalented
desperately needed
familiar subject matter
pauline and
the ivan character accepts the news of his illness so quickly but still finds himself unable to react
puddle
the family
an admittedly middling film
while holm is terrific as both men and hjejle quite appealing
if you have no interest in the gang-infested
peter kosminsky
workshop
like a misdemeanor , a flat , unconvincing drama that never catches fire
as a real documentary
a deficit of flim-flam
the material above pat inspirational status
-- as well its delightful cast --
in the right direction
dahmer
of the best looking and stylish
a strong case for letting sleeping dogs lie
into a future they wo n't much care about
competent performers from movies , television and the theater
mummy returns
as a war criminal
singers
average summer
there 's stuff here to like
are n't very bright
ever again
photographed and beautifully recorded
despite a fairly slow paced , almost humdrum approach to character development
glory ''
with an utterly incompetent conclusion
movie production
or sharp , overmanipulative hollywood practices
films about loss , grief and recovery
all the story
the whole damned thing did n't get our moral hackles up
care whether that cold-hearted snake petrovich -lrb- that would be reno -rrb- gets his comeuppance
rapid-fire delivery
of mindless pace in collision
of the astronauts floating in their cabins
an all-star salute
ever made , how could it not be ?
ideas
other parts
, at best ,
subtle
the entertaining shallows
easy sanctimony ,
the acting is just fine , but there 's not enough substance here to sustain interest for the full 90 minutes , especially with the weak payoff
daringly preposterous thesis
solid acting and a neat premise
confessions
which is worth seeing
exploitation picture
pull off
who remain curious about each other against all odds
i admit it , i hate to like it .
rather clever
well , jason 's gone to manhattan and hell , i guess a space station in the year 2455 can be crossed off the list of ideas for the inevitable future sequels -lrb- hey , do n't shoot the messenger -rrb- .
margaritas
for dance completists only .
filmmakers anne de marcken and marilyn freeman
put so much time and energy
a failure of our justice system
realistically terrifying movie
early days
white 's
maybe .
your childhood
faced with the possibility that her life is meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance , in a movie that is definitely meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance .
early work
has all the trappings of an energetic , extreme-sports adventure , but ends up more of a creaky `` pretty woman '' retread , with the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz and big-wave surfing that gives pic its title an afterthought .
you never know where changing lanes is going to take you but
k 19 stays afloat as decent drama\/action flick
meat
's the sweet cinderella story that `` pretty woman '' wanted to be .
about suffering afghan refugees on the news
, non-exploitive approach
the hills have eyes
might have an opportunity to triumphantly sermonize
you believe
more engaged and honest treatment
actor to save it
is its utter sincerity
for this story to go but down
operatic
a road trip that will get you thinking , ` are we there yet
the merits
in the end , there is n't much to it .
indian -
franc
joel zwick
enough ,
definitely distinctive screen presence
to american art house audiences
to be decipherable
references to norwegian folktales
at the heart of his story
a kind of hard , cold effect
from a director beginning to resemble someone 's crazy french grandfather
need more x and less blab
'' it 's equally distasteful to watch him sing the lyrics to `` tonight . ''
every bit as high
a movie that will leave you wondering about the characters ' lives after the clever credits roll
its splendor
the otherwise good-naturedness of mr. deeds , with its embrace of sheer goofiness and cameos of less - than-likely new york celebrities
people going in this crazy life
bizarre way
have to worry about being subjected to farts , urine , feces , semen , or any of the other foul substances
you might think
failing
first two-thirds
obvious at times but evocative and heartfelt
sensual
discipline
a sadistic bike flick that would have made vittorio de sica proud
coastal
off the screen
refreshingly smart and newfangled variation
something wholly original
an inconsistent , meandering , and sometimes dry plot
are fascinating
director-chef
live-action cartoon
the freshness of the actress-producer and writer
all the eroticism
it makes absolutely no sense
can be as tiresome as 9 seconds of jesse helms ' anti- castro rhetoric , which are included
ragbag
grace woodard
never succeed in really rattling the viewer
you 'll be wistful for the testosterone-charged wizardry of jerry bruckheimer productions , especially because half past dead is like the rock on a wal-mart budget .
the right place
vent -lrb-
lowbrow accent uma
of its satirical
-lrb- has -rrb- an immediacy and an intimacy that sucks you in and dares you not to believe it
the past year
populates
is n't a new idea .
eudora welty
eroti-comedy
to lowly studio hack
how fantastic reign of fire looked
bluer than the atlantic and
stunning fusion
unexamined lives .
the movie is because present standards allow for plenty of nudity
by kieran culkin
a phonograph record
the inside column of a torn book jacket
at least 90 more
feels more like the pilot episode of a tv series
such an excellent job of critiquing itself at every faltering half-step of its development that criticizing feels more like commiserating
the light --
could this be the first major studio production shot on video tape instead of film ?
hitler 's destiny was shaped by the most random of chances
what they see in each other also is difficult to fathom .
robinson
as if it were made by a highly gifted 12-year-old instead of a grown man
about modern man
walked out muttering words like `` horrible '' and `` terrible , '' but had so much fun dissing the film that they did n't mind the ticket cost .
there is no rest period , no timeout
praiseworthy attempt to generate suspense rather than gross out the audience
their mothers
than a full-blooded film
superficial
those movies barely registering a blip on the radar screen of 2002
present ah na 's life as a slight , weightless fairy tale , whose most unpleasant details seem to melt away in the face of the character 's blank-faced optimism
because this movie makes his own look much better by comparison
served up with heart and humor
hard to fairly judge a film like ringu when you 've seen the remake first
day afternoon
barney 's crushingly self-indulgent spectacle
the full monty so resoundingly
police-procedural thriller
refracting all of world war ii
entirely foreign concept
grab the old lady at the end of my aisle 's walker and
soars
decidedly perverse
a landmark in film history
drug dealers ,
their cause
pedigree
what new best friend does not have , beginning with the minor omission of a screenplay
a puzzling real-life happening
something like this
to excuse him but rather
this loose collection of largely improvised numbers
, and of the thousands thereafter
to make everyone who has been there squirm with recognition
increasingly threadbare
goldbacher -rrb-
played this story straight .
desperate grandiosity
paved with good intentions leads to the video store ''
the talents of his top-notch creative team
a climactic hero 's death for the beloved-major
featuring
remarkably dull with only caine
uncouth , incomprehensible , vicious and absurd
a film that will be best appreciated by those willing to endure its extremely languorous rhythms , waiting for happiness is ultimately thoughtful without having much dramatic impact .
how admirably
kahlo 's lifetime milestones with the dutiful precision of a tax accountant
an answer
at any kind of satisfying entertainment
speak fluent flatula ,
needs to pull his head out of his butt
breed
at damaged people
shanghai ghetto should be applauded for finding a new angle on a tireless story , but you might want to think twice before booking passage
with your own skin
the movie is a disaster .
muddled , simplistic and more than a little pretentious .
relaxed in its perfect quiet pace
flamboyant mannerisms
only because bullock and grant
they may be
seen on screen
uniformly well
its impact is all the greater beause director zhang 's last film , the cuddly shower , was a non-threatening multi-character piece centered around a public bath house
has the stomach-knotting suspense of a legal thriller ,
come to term an `` ambitious failure
sparkling with ideas you wish had been developed with more care
a movie in which two not very absorbing characters are engaged in a romance you ca n't wait to see end .
's so devoid of joy and energy it makes even jason x ... look positively shakesperean by comparison
ponderous
-rrb- just too bratty for sympathy
sand 's masculine persona , with its love of life and beauty
a pathetically inane and unimaginative cross between xxx and vertical limit .
become a major-league leading lady
an unintentional parody
of those films
you 've wasted nearly two hours of your own precious life with this silly little puddle of a movie
belongs firmly
happen in america
enough to trounce its overly comfortable trappings
a conundrum not
of mr. deeds
is contrived , unmotivated , and psychologically unpersuasive ,
awfully
the guise of a modern motion picture
ingenious fun
indulges in the worst elements of all of them
saw juwanna mann so you do n't have to .
provide insight
not too
by jolts of pop music
offers a persuasive look at a defeated but defiant nation in flux .
how shanghai
done the nearly impossible
of brooding personalities that parade about as if they were coming back from stock character camp -- a drowsy drama infatuated by its own pretentious self-examination
simple and precise that anything discordant would topple the balance
mostly plays it straight , turning leys ' fable into a listless climb down the social ladder .
do n't like it
may find the singles ward occasionally bewildering .
final veering
, much ado about something is an amicable endeavor .
tolerate the redneck-versus-blueblood cliches that the film trades in
worthy substitute
loose ends
especially from france
to the screen
, courage and dedication
old flame
as pixar 's industry standard
for at least three films
i like all four of the lead actors a lot and
if there was ever a movie where the upbeat ending feels like a copout , this is the one .
gets its greatest play from the timeless spectacle of people really talking to each other
be remembered by
cut their losses -- and ours -- and retitle it the adventures of direct-to-video nash , and
see because the theater
less than pure wankery .
deepest recesses
charm and little
a small independent film suffering from a severe case of hollywood-itis
her beaten to a pulp in his dangerous game
revelled
far from being yesterday 's news
war department telegrams
a sultry evening or a beer-fueled afternoon in the sun can inspire even the most retiring heart to venture forth
110 claustrophobic minutes
pick up
by the sea swings from one
the film 's conclusion
ignore the reputation , and
wo n't be able to look away for a second
cassavetes thinks he 's making dog day afternoon with a cause , but all he 's done is to reduce everything he touches to a shrill , didactic cartoon .
of the characters ' moves
the idealistic kid
contrived , overblown , and entirely implausible
hollywood ending has its share of belly laughs -lrb- including a knockout of a closing line -rrb-
to elevate it beyond its formula to the level of classic romantic comedy to which it aspires
all the blanket statements and dime-store ruminations
it 's a very sincere work , but it would be better as a diary or documentary
is hindered by a central plot that 's peppered with false starts and populated by characters who are nearly impossible to care about .
the expense of those who paid for it and those who pay to see it
a recreation to resonate
make the transition from stage to screen with considerable appeal intact
to make the attraction a movie
praying for a quick resolution
not quite as miraculous as its dreamworks makers
, the film is -- to its own detriment -- much more a cinematic collage than a polemical tract .
is a warm and well-told tale of one recent chinese immigrant 's experiences in new york city .
good men
whose sharp intellect
of good stuff
as always
time is a beautiful film to watch , an interesting and at times captivating take on loss and loneliness .
a well-acted , but one-note film .
if they looked at how this movie turned out
scooter chases
from the addition of a wholly unnecessary pre-credit sequence designed to give some of the characters a ` back story
is : `
cheesiest
, those farts got to my inner nine-year-old
lessons
-lrb- or threatened -rrb-
if you are curious to see the darker side of what 's going on with young tv actors -lrb- dawson leery did what ?!? -rrb- , or see some interesting storytelling devices , you might want to check it out , but
interestingly told film .
awful acts
do n't care whether that cold-hearted snake petrovich -lrb- that would be reno -rrb- gets his comeuppance
turn out
-lrb- the film 's -rrb- taste for `` shock humor '' will wear thin on all but
steal a movie
performances of exceptional honesty
thornier aspects
touches
more revealing , more emotional and
filmed the opera
presents this utterly ridiculous shaggy dog story as one of the most creative , energetic and original comedies to hit the screen in years
phantasms
the margins
it is interesting to witness the conflict from the palestinian side
audacious
poignant and moving
xtc .
a look as a curiosity
any of their intelligence
the bard as black comedy -- willie would have loved it
butterflies and
of one unstable man
easy , seductive pacing
are vividly and painfully brought to slovenly life in this self-deprecating , biting and witty feature written by charlie kaufman and his twin brother , donald , and directed by spike jonze
the performances that come with it
is no `` waterboy
dirty-joke book
she loves them to pieces
one truth -lrb-
does its best to work us over , with second helpings of love , romance , tragedy , false dawns , real dawns , comic relief , two separate crises during marriage ceremonies , and the lush scenery of the cotswolds
latest news footage
did go back and check out the last 10 minutes
the unexpected thing
less emotionally
's all about the image .
star trek
fine idea
are simultaneously buried , drowned and smothered in the excesses of writer-director roger avary
weaver and
in public
godard 's -rrb-
attract and sustain an older crowd
mannerisms
overlapping story
humanism
appeared in an orange prison jumpsuit
intensity
with movies about angels
dreary mid-section
there , done that ... a thousand times already
the fascination comes in the power of the huston performance , which seems so larger than life and yet so fragile , and
the most original
's not too much of anything
appears miserable throughout as he swaggers through his scenes
marking the slow , lingering death of imagination
when the tears come during that final , beautiful scene
some things are immune to the folly of changing taste and attitude .
talking head documentary
does n't always jell with sean penn 's monotone narration
beautifully reclaiming the story of carmen and recreating it an in an african idiom .
it 's a bad action movie because there 's no rooting interest and the spectacle is grotesque and boring
distort our perspective
a sociology lesson
the earnestness of its execution and skill of its cast
ambiguous ending
have been sacrificed for skin and
scott kalvert
vanessa redgrave 's career
those monologues stretch on and on
popularity
more because you 're one of the lucky few who sought it out
refuses to give pinochet 's crimes a political context
a whale of a good time for both children and parents
old crap
superhero comics
the spectacle
be a talky bore
pure craft and passionate heart
clothes
need the floppy hair and the self-deprecating stammers after all
feels uncomfortably real , its language and locations bearing the unmistakable stamp of authority
by the time the credits roll across the pat ending
and unabashed sweetness
banderas
satisfying entertainment
`` the best disney movie since the lion king ''
in search of something different
than like a bottom-feeder sequel in the escape from new york series
is as generic as its title .
is were it not for the striking , quietly vulnerable personality of ms. ambrose
a light
, it is not enough to give the film the substance it so desperately needs .
your abc 's
sisterly
watchable stuff .
fulfill
donovan ... squanders his main asset , jackie chan
less the product of loving , well integrated homage and more like a mere excuse for the wan , thinly sketched story
john schultz
happens that tells you there is no sense .
left well enough alone
occasionally brilliant
to the always hilarious meara and levy
inevitable future sequels
about one thing is a small gem .
ever a concept came handed down from the movie gods on a silver platter
pretention
nonjudgmentally
is a wish a studio 's wallet makes
of the ensemble has something fascinating to do
overall , interesting as a documentary -- but not very imaxy .
does n't treat the issues lightly .
a formula family tearjerker told with a heavy irish brogue ... accentuating , rather than muting , the plot 's saccharine thrust
watching junk like this induces a kind of abstract guilt , as if you were paying dues for good books unread , fine music never heard .
injected self-consciousness
is shockingly devoid of your typical majid majidi shoe-loving , crippled children
terms of execution
portrayal
the film buzz and whir
to no fewer than five writers
amusing , tender and heart-wrenching
jack
jagged camera moves
directs ,
vampire epic succeeds as spooky action-packed trash of the highest order .
will not
a cult hero
a retooling of fahrenheit 451 , and
give a backbone
tastelessness and
grandstanding , emotional , rocky-like
some of which occasionally amuses but none of which amounts to much of a story
other feel-good fiascos
delusions to escape their maudlin influence
all analyze that proves
of warmth and humor
the world 's best actors , daniel auteuil ,
would you have done to survive
takes a walking-dead , cop-flick subgenre and beats new life into it
its last frames
show that hinges on the subgenre 's most enabling victim ... and an ebullient affection for industrial-model meat freezers .
most anime , whose most ardent fans outside japan seem to be introverted young men with fantasy fetishes
to think of any film more challenging or depressing than the grey zone
without any of its satirical
whatever you thought of the first production -- pro or con --
employs an accent that i think is supposed to be an attempt at hardass american but sometimes just lapses into unhidden british
predominantly amateur cast is painful to watch , so stilted and unconvincing
the former mtv series
stunning architecture
mr. goyer 's
if the title is a jeopardy question
sad to say -- it accurately reflects the rage and alienation that fuels the self-destructiveness of many young people
loose , unaccountable direction
's plenty of evidence
deadpan
any recent holiday season
her valley-girl image
it might be ` easier ' to watch on video at home , but that should n't stop die-hard french film connoisseurs from going out and enjoying the big-screen experience .
musty memories
the movie work -- to an admittedly limited extent
a charming , funny and beautifully crafted import
pursued
such high-wattage brainpower coupled with pitch-perfect acting and an exquisite , unfakable sense of cinema
has given us before .
the characters are so generic and
european
far more demanding than it needs to be
the adventues of steve and terri
by its moods , and by its subtly
pageants
blethyn
hollywood-predictable
-rrb- has always needed to grow into a movie career
you to feel something
will do so in a way that does n't make you feel like a sucker
us before
different
seems to kinda
wearisome
assign one bright shining star
warn you
me no lika da accents so good ,
a kinetic life
iles ' book
that can be said about stealing harvard
the film is blazingly alive and admirable on many levels .
a case of ` sacre bleu
is a dud .
spirit-crushing ennui
an essentially awkward version of the lightweight female empowerment picture we 've been watching for decades
such a blip on the year 's radar screen
house of games ''
uncool the only thing missing is the `` gadzooks ! ''
the entire movie is in need of a scented bath .
ever witnessed
work as shallow entertainment
have thought possible
a curious sick poetry , as if the marquis de sade
he 's the con ,
anti-semitism and neo-fascism
fees
escapes the perfervid treatment of gang warfare
a visit to mcdonald 's , let alone
atrocities
match that movie 's intermittent moments of inspiration
fans of the modern day hong kong action film finally have the worthy successor to a better tomorrow and the killer which they have been patiently waiting for .
a bargain-basement european pickup
crimes against humanity
seemed to frida kahlo
hazy high
an amused indictment of jaglom 's own profession
how well-meaning patronizing masked a social injustice , at least as represented by this case
convincing one
-- both in depth and breadth --
o fantasma is boldly , confidently orchestrated , aesthetically and sexually ,
bad soap opera
, about a boy injects just enough freshness into the proceedings to provide an enjoyable 100 minutes in a movie theater .
serry 's
this self-deprecating , biting and witty feature written by charlie kaufman and his twin brother , donald , and directed by spike jonze
is a disaster , with cloying messages and irksome characters .
in a barrage of hype
from the film
although tender and touching , the movie would have benefited from a little more dramatic tension and some more editing .
gender-war ideas original
, they show a remarkable ability to document both sides of this emotional car-wreck .
that movie nothing
`` brown sugar '' admirably aspires to be more than another `` best man '' clone by weaving a theme throughout this funny film .
natural sportsmen
do n't know whether to admire the film 's stately nature and call it classicism or be exasperated by a noticeable lack of pace .
burns 's
is most remarkable not because of its epic scope , but because of the startling intimacy
malcolm d. lee and
tv cow
thewlis
charge money for this ?
the science-fiction trimmings
to satisfactorily exploit its gender politics , genre thrills or inherent humor
the movie , shot on digital videotape rather than film , is frequently indecipherable
cleverness , wit
a model of menacing atmosphere
is worth searching out
wearing the somewhat cumbersome 3d goggles
that should n't make the movie or the discussion any less enjoyable
a charmer from belgium
bad hair design
would probably have worked better as a one-hour tv documentary .
what can be gleaned from this three-hour endurance test built around an hour 's worth of actual material
her heroine 's
an artistry
this overlong infomercial
and it 's a lousy one at that .
, eager
given it a one-star rating
starring the kid
punny
viewers out
kicks that it ends up being surprisingly dull
pretends to be a serious exploration of nuclear terrorism
dying , delusional man
cultures and generations
does n't really believe in it
a modestly comic , modestly action-oriented world war ii adventure that
doze off thirty minutes into the film
happens to be that rarity among sequels
the actors pull out all the stops in nearly every scene , but to diminishing effect .
meditative and
hold onto what 's left of his passe ' chopsocky glory
that neither protagonist has a distinguishable condition hardly matters because both are just actory concoctions , defined by childlike dimness and a handful of quirks .
force you to give it a millisecond of thought
, what time is it there ?
bond series
proves absolutely
their resemblance to everyday children
ride through nighttime manhattan , a loquacious videologue of the modern male and the lengths to which he 'll go to weave a protective cocoon around his own ego .
that goes nowhere and goes there very , very slowly
pretty good execution
in a world of boys
a curiosity
finally have the worthy successor to a better tomorrow and the killer which they have been patiently waiting for .
, acting and direction
is n't as quirky
this is n't something to be taken seriously
its artistic merits
time stands still in more ways that one in clockstoppers , a sci-fi thriller as lazy as it is interminable .
are front and center
his edits , unlike those in moulin rouge , are crisp and purposeful without overdoing it
where their heads were is anyone 's guess .
anybody who enjoys quirky , fun , popcorn movies with a touch of silliness and a little bloodshed .
takes us on an examination of young adult life in urban south korea through the hearts and minds of the five principals
fluent flatula
a relic from a bygone era , and its convolutions ... feel silly rather than plausible
by men of marginal intelligence
key moments
great past
pleaser
left with the inescapable conclusion
being ``
well-produced
a charge of genuine excitement
base
of a game
uninitiated
a female friendship
about 3\/4th the fun of its spry 2001 predecessor -- but it 's a rushed , slapdash , sequel-for-the-sake - of-a-sequel with less than half the plot and ingenuity
succeeds primarily with her typical blend of unsettling atmospherics
have much else ...
overcome gaps
your watch
by hit-and-miss topical humour
zellweger 's
enough wit
those who are not acquainted with the author 's work , on the other hand , may fall fast asleep .
there is almost nothing in this flat effort that will amuse or entertain them , either .
is about as interesting as a recording of conversations at the wal-mart checkout line
silence of the lambs '
a well-made but emotionally scattered film whose hero gives his heart only to the dog .
some outrageously creative action in the transporter ...
diminishing effect
the characters respond by hitting on each other .
that barely fizzle
waiting room
an unlikely release
is so relentlessly harmless
the result is more depressing than liberating , but it 's never boring
too convoluted
thousand cliches
newcomer derek luke
the cynicism right out of you
binary oppositions
produced by jerry bruckheimer and
to some extent
carries
manipulative claptrap , a period-piece movie-of-the-week , plain old blarney ... take your pick .
the finest films
gives a good performance in a film that does n't merit it
offbeat musical numbers
he so chooses
the start and finish
film that comes along every day .
is finally too predictable
romantic comedy and dogme 95 filmmaking
that screams out ` amateur ' in almost every frame
school brat
with a pronounced monty pythonesque flavor
will be adequately served by the movie 's sophomoric blend of shenanigans and slapstick , although the more lascivious-minded might be disappointed in the relative modesty of a movie that sports a ` topless tutorial service
dozens of bad guys
-lrb- `` take care of my cat '' -rrb-
tells a fascinating , compelling story
starts off as a possible argentine american beauty reeks like a room stacked with pungent flowers .
an oscar nomination
a double agent
that it might more accurately be titled mr. chips off the old block
a painfully slow cliche-ridden film filled with more holes than clyde barrow 's car .
in renaissance spain , and the fact
with such gentle but insistent sincerity
with a mixture of deadpan cool , wry humor and just the measure
a president
the intriguing premise
all its forms
ladles
-lrb- caine -rrb- proves once again he has n't lost his touch , bringing off a superb performance in an admittedly middling film .
junkie opera
all the complexity and
almost bergmanesque intensity
is the fact that there is nothing distinguishing in a randall wallace film
york gang lore
blood work is a strong , character-oriented piece .
among the poor
bon
if you 're looking to rekindle the magic of the first film
the ease
according to the press notes
chilling advantage
a few nonbelievers may rethink their attitudes when they see the joy the characters take in this creed
most important and exhilarating forms
is quaid 's performance .
young man 's
is nothing short of a great one
feel like other movies
mostly work
nicholas ' wounded
does its best
of institutionalized slavery
mandel holland 's direction is uninspired
a twisting ,
leave your date behind
the movie is loaded with good intentions , but in his zeal to squeeze the action and our emotions into the all-too-familiar dramatic arc of the holocaust escape story , minac drains his movie of all individuality .
as the psychological thriller it purports to be
swords
that chin 's film serves up with style and empathy
if you 're burnt out on it 's a wonderful life marathons and bored with a christmas carol , it might just be the movie you 're looking for .
this has layered , well-developed characters and some surprises .
contorting itself into an idea of expectation
a story set at sea
as plain
hard-core slasher aficionados
wide-smiling reception
romances
be half as entertaining as it is
, it still works .
the sheer joy and pride they took in their work -- and in each other -- shines through every frame .
for the tinsel industry
time and place
, it comes to life in the performances .
popped up
continues to baffle the faithful with his games of hide-and-seek .
his hypermasculine element here
brand name
sturdiest example yet
tells a moldy-oldie , not-nearly - as-nasty - as-it - thinks-it-is joke
it 's rare that a movie can be as intelligent as this one is in every regard except its storyline ; everything that 's good is ultimately scuttled by a plot that 's just too boring and obvious
cable
artistically .
leaves us with the terrifying message
a polemical tract
scarily
it all go wrong
this toothless dog , already on cable
sit and stare and
especially realistic
is a step down
lame .
has brought to the screen
assassins
be found in dragonfly
can only point the way --
, amusing
pretend it 's a werewolf itself by avoiding eye contact and walking slowly away .
, it 's enough to make you wish jacquot had left well enough alone and just filmed the opera without all these distortions of perspective .
squander
meant
walk into the nightmare of war not only to record the events for posterity , but to help us
stallone
fuddy-duddy
souls and risk and schemes and
desiccated talent
a fine , understated piece of filmmaking
snore
looks when the bullets stop flying
the divine calling of education and a demonstration of the painstaking
a fullness that does not negate the subject
for the fleeting joys of love 's brief moment
make movies like they used to anymore
excellent companion piece
it does n't matter that the film is less than 90 minutes .
marvel at the sometimes murky , always brooding look of i
the man who wrote rocky does not deserve to go down with a ship as leaky as this .
comical
the old lady
scene-chewing
this character study
the lengths to which he 'll go to weave a protective cocoon around his own ego
one scene after another in this supposedly funny movie
is great fun , full of the kind of energy it 's documenting
it 's just not very smart .
overripe episode
of hard , cold effect
a big heart
happiness was
energies
a lower i.q.
to make it a great movie
its punchlines
barn-burningly bad movie
hop
somewhere
is surely everything its fans are hoping it will be , and in that sense is a movie that deserves recommendation
show this movie to reviewers before its opening , afraid of the bad reviews they thought they 'd earn
, you 'll feel like mopping up , too
shine
as conventional as a nike ad and as rebellious
he needs to pull his head out of his butt
much of it is funny ,
the darker elements of misogyny and unprovoked violence suffocate the illumination created by the two daughters
by his heritage
bad need of major acting lessons and maybe a little coffee
blue crush is so prolonged and boring it is n't even close to being the barn-burningly bad movie it promised it would be .
the-cash
enemy
sports -rrb-
of his actors
a tale full of nuance and character dimension
sweet , charming tale
like a party
to children
george pal version
bloodbath
ca n't believe anyone would really buy this stuff .
to make the movie is because present standards allow for plenty of nudity
monday morning that undercuts its charm
compromise his vision
dysfunctional parent-child relationship
learns her place as a girl , softens up and loses some of the intensity that made her an interesting character to begin with .
of the people in love in the time of money
creative instincts
nicks and steinberg
of under-inspired , overblown enterprise that gives hollywood sequels a bad name
pulling it off
an interesting character to begin with
plus the script
stay with the stage versions ,
's as raw
resonant chord
hard to be funny in a way that 's too loud , too goofy and too short of an attention span
is going to take you
stopped thinking about how good it all was , and started doing nothing but reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations , thinking urgently as the protagonists struggled , feeling at the mercy of its inventiveness , gasping at its visual delights .
pose madonna
revenge film
is that it 's a rock-solid little genre picture .
philadelphia
norwegian offering which somehow snagged an oscar nomination
the cast delivers without sham the raw-nerved story .
best inside-show-biz
despite downplaying her good looks , carries a little too much ai n't - she-cute baggage into her lead role as a troubled and determined homicide cop to quite pull off the heavy stuff .
if villainous vampires are your cup of blood
standard disney animated
to americans
of the corporate circus that is the recording industry in the current climate of mergers and downsizing
've long
of who killed bob crane
than ` truth or consequences , n.m. ' or any other interchangeable
to skip but film buffs should get to know
savvy director robert j. siegel and his co-writers keep the story subtle and us in suspense .
antic spirits
the superior plotline
-lrb- allen 's -rrb- best works understand why snobbery is a better satiric target than middle-america diversions could ever be .
had a wonderful account to work from
keeps pushing the envelope
some wickedly sick and twisted humor
the chief reasons brown sugar is such a sweet and sexy film
the rappers
tell us
twice removed
joyous life
of brian de palma 's addiction
when the explosions start , they fall to pieces
the first scene
annoying demeanour
seemed too pat and familiar to hold my interest
the cast , collectively a successful example of the lovable-loser protagonist ,
's an elaborate dare more than a full-blooded film
is a disaster ,
a new yorker
possessed
is n't nearly as captivating as the rowdy participants think it is
whether we believe in them or not
laughed that hard in years
de force
in the plot department
a feel for the character at all stages of her life
a salt-of-the-earth mommy
the french coming-of-age genre
all that much
the spirit-crushing ennui
does not make for much of a movie .
a classic spy-action or buddy movie
although some viewers will not be able to stomach so much tongue-in-cheek weirdness , those who do will have found a cult favorite to enjoy for a lifetime .
to bring any edge or personality to the rising place that would set it apart from other deep south stories
more revealing , more emotional and more surprising
is as difficult for the audience to take as it
remarkably insightful
true-to-life
, hopped-up fashion
to keep it from being simpleminded
the picture provides a satisfyingly unsettling ride into the dark places of our national psyche .
leguizamo 's best movie work so far ,
is interested in nothing
what 's left of his passe ' chopsocky glory
olympia
skip this dreck , rent animal house
trapped inside a huge video game
of the other seven films
romething 's really wrong with this ricture !
smarter and much funnier version of the old police academy flicks .
loses its overall sense of mystery and becomes a tv episode rather than a documentary that you actually buy into .
the only good thing
that fights a good fight on behalf of the world 's endangered reefs
apparent audience
have been lost in the translation
project greenlight
a good film that must have baffled the folks in the marketing department
puerile
which
and refined piece
feminine
viewing discussion
not a must-own
endorses
humorless ,
police
its metaphors
dropped me
well-done supernatural thriller with keen insights
an unflinching , complex portrait of a modern israel that is rarely seen on-screen .
emotional realities
's surprisingly harmless
joyful
excellent latin actors
-- even life on an aircraft carrier --
designed as a reverie about memory and regret , but the only thing you 'll regret is remembering the experience of sitting through it
an overexposed waste of film
is how well it holds up in an era in which computer-generated images are the norm
assayas ' ambitious , sometimes beautiful adaptation of jacques chardonne 's novel .
bludgeoning the audience over the head
avoids all the comic possibilities of its situation ,
skip this turd
brutally honest and
in one 's mind a lot more
zoning
is too much of a plunge
from its invitingly upbeat overture to its pathos-filled but ultimately life-affirming finale
a cut-and-paste of every bad action-movie line in history
consider it ` perfection . '
returning director rob minkoff
director m. night shyamalan 's
made a film of intoxicating atmosphere and little else
home abomination
the universal theme
canada
they '' wanted and quite honestly
, have at it
from its timid parsing of the barn-side target of sons
that throws one in the pulsating thick of a truly frightening situation
potentially
other filmmakers
miyazaki 's teeming and
a compliment
makes you wish he 'd gone the way of don simpson
've had since
harmon 's daunting narrative
high-tech space station
mud
praise the lord
the best of both worlds
our reality tv obsession , and
letdown
about a half dozen young turks
, cultivated treatment
sees the film
a distinctly musty odour
close to being either funny or scary
does spider-man
wonderful cinematography
e.t. is carried less by wow factors than by its funny , moving yarn that holds up well after two decades .
after their crime
seem as long as the two year affair which is its subject
those 24-and-unders looking for their own caddyshack to adopt as a generational signpost may have to keep on looking .
wildly uneven hit-and-miss enterprise
the real charm of this trifle
the film seems as deflated as he does
a sultry evening or
the spot
is n't enough clever innuendo to fil
carry forward
loved on first sight and , even more important
time to let your hair down -- greek style
life or something
, self-assured
in this junk that 's tv sitcom material at best
, hyper-real satire
fresh idea
spoof
the heart as well as the mind
puts the dutiful efforts of more disciplined grade-grubbers
riot
viewed
always accuse him of making
is so consuming that sometimes it 's difficult to tell who the other actors in the movie are .
smitten document of a troubadour , his acolytes , and the triumph of his band .
there is something in full frontal , i guess , about artifice and acting and how it distorts reality for people who make movies and watch them
without the use of special effects
to spell things out for viewers
performer '' funny
nothing would change the fact that what we have here is a load of clams left in the broiling sun for a good three days
a really bad imitation
the workplace
, contrived sequels
, the only way for a reasonably intelligent person to get through the country bears is to ponder how a whole segment of pop-music history has been allowed to get wet , fuzzy and sticky .
threatens to overwhelm everything else
pop-music
no-frills record
hands-on storytelling
coming-of-age\/coming-out
depression era hit-man
easy , comfortable
the natural affability
inherent
... a movie that , quite simply , should n't have been made .
fun friendly demeanor
spent an hour setting a fancy table and then served up kraft macaroni and cheese
aggravating
involved , starting with spielberg and going right through the ranks of the players -- on-camera and off -- that he brings together .
's a movie that gets under your skin
could want
the three leads
charge
a film with almost as many
a topic as ever here
lays out
co-writer\/director peter jackson 's expanded vision of j.r.r. tolkien 's middle-earth
everything humanly possible to create characters who are sweet and believable , and are defeated by a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
sadness
these films
incredible subtlety and acumen
enables
-lrb- or robert aldrich -rrb-
screenwriter -rrb- charlie kaufman 's world
sleazy and fun
to play shaggy
the maudlin or tearful
crafted an engaging fantasy of flavours and emotions , one part romance novel , one part recipe book
lauper
that makes the formula fresh again
international version
the best actor
cold old man
lighthearted
no big whoop ,
appealingly
pauly
emerging indian american cinema
nair and writer laura cahill
formula film
release your pent up anger
dishonest
efficient ,
turns gripping , amusing , tender and heart-wrenching
history lesson
2001
tub-thumpingly
actions
thanks to the presence of ` the king , ' it also rocks .
, queen of the damned is a pointless , meandering celebration of the goth-vampire , tortured woe-is-me lifestyle .
is moody , oozing , chilling and heart-warming all at once ...
riffs
at de sade
clever in spots
hartley
evolved from star to superstar some time over the past year , which means that birthday girl is the kind of quirkily appealing minor movie she might not make for a while .
for his flick-knife diction in the role of roger swanson
relatively lightweight
all , brown sugar
entertainment more disposable than hanna-barbera 's half-hour cartoons ever were .
updates
the cinematic equivalent
the transporter bombards the viewer with so many explosions and side snap kicks that it ends up being surprisingly dull .
by its own pretentious self-examination
a sweet , tender sermon about a 12-year-old welsh boy more curious about god than girls , who learns that believing in something does matter
has the odd distinction of being playful without being fun , too .
silly stuff ,
athletic exploits
is nothing compared to the movie 's contrived , lame screenplay and listless direction .
a mediocre one
walking out not only satisfied
at their sacrifice
perpetual
stuffy , full of itself , morally ambiguous and nothing to shout about .
get weird , though not particularly scary
, whatever your orientation .
empty , purposeless
interview with the assassin is structured less as a documentary and more as a found relic , and as such the film has a difficult time shaking its blair witch project real-time roots .
joylessly extravagant pictures that keep whooshing you from one visual marvel to the next , hastily , emptily
his twin brother , donald
pulpy thrillers
makes up for it with a pleasing verisimilitude
' then cinderella ii proves that a nightmare is a wish a studio 's wallet makes .
spinoff of last summer 's bloated effects fest the mummy returns
tres greek writer and star nia vardalos
're not interested .
an extraordinary dramatic experience .
you can fire a torpedo through some of clancy 's holes , and the scripters do n't deserve any oscars
new bow
is a tale worth catching
is enriched by an imaginatively mixed cast of antic spirits , headed by christopher plummer as the subtlest and most complexly evil uncle ralph i 've ever seen in the many film and stage adaptations of the work
that keep this nicely wound clock not just ticking , but humming
an absolute delight
interesting enough to watch them go about their daily activities for two whole hours
the jury
for those who are intrigued by politics of the '70s
aging sisters
original and highly cerebral examination
a couple 's
-lrb- hayek -rrb-
tell a story worth caring about
the unsalvageability
vaguely interesting , but it 's just too too much .
the `` big twists ''
her stinging social observations
pretty dull and wooden
becoming a christmas perennial
intellectually stultifying
be easy for critics
's badder than bad .
society in place
-lrb- macdowell -rrb- ventures
-lrb- breheny 's -rrb- lensing of the new zealand and cook island locations captures both the beauty of the land and the people .
pretentious arts majors
over the head with a moral
thinking , `
greengrass -lrb- working from don mullan 's script -rrb-
obvious , obnoxious and didactic burlesque .
designed as a reverie about memory and regret
in the playboy era
unless it happens to cover your particular area of interest
a spielberg trademark
awkward age
to resist his pleas to spare wildlife and respect their environs
love story
wonder what anyone saw in this film that allowed it to get made .
the performances are uniformly good .
mamet 's airless cinematic shell games .
is completely lacking in charm and charisma , and is unable to project either esther 's initial anomie or her eventual awakening .
as the scruffy sands of its titular community
indulgent
seldahl and wollter
obsessive relationships
end on a positive -lrb- if tragic -rrb- note
is familiar but enjoyable .
when he moves his setting to the past , and relies on a historical text , he loses the richness of characterization that makes his films so memorable
the demographically appropriate comic buttons
manages just
got into the editing room and
is notable for its sheer audacity and openness
is as predictable as the tides .
a conventional but heartwarming tale .
sermonize
overwrought ,
by charles stone iii
interrogation
instead of in the theater watching this one
worked better as a one-hour tv documentary
mid - '90s
fails on so many levels
giving chase in a black and red van
the last three narcissists
, giggly little story
a lot going for it , not least the brilliant performances by testud ... and parmentier
so intimate and
old dog
for her actions
through putrid writing , direction and timing with a smile that says , ` if i stay positive , maybe i can channel one of my greatest pictures , drunken master . '
kitchen ballet
much imagination
a gross-out monster movie
treads predictably along familiar territory
reminds you just how comically subversive silence can be
the large-format film is well suited to capture these musicians in full regalia
a movie that makes it possible for the viewer to doze off for a few minutes or make several runs to the concession stand and\/or restroom and not feel as if he or she has missed anything
navigate spaces both large ... and small ... with considerable aplomb
ordinary , pasty lumpen
pick your nose instead because you 're sure to get more out of the latter experience
movies , television and the theater
presents a good case while failing to provide a reason for us to care beyond the very basic dictums of human decency
than he has ever revealed before about the source of his spiritual survival
eloquent , deeply felt meditation
holland 's
reasons
with wisdom and emotion
is n't blind to the silliness , but
sometime
it revigorates the mind to see a feature that concentrates on people , a project in which the script and characters hold sway .
imax films
believe it or
adults and
it suits the script
post 9\/11
look classy in a '60s -
have the highest production values you 've ever seen
destined
exuberance and passion
as cleverly plotted as the usual suspects
be better suited to a night in the living room than a night at the movies
brosnan james bond
culture
wanted to say
dirty dick
ca n't quite live up to it
the grease
in which an ominous , pervasive , and unknown threat lurks just below the proceedings and adds an almost constant mindset of suspense
better tomorrow
the performances are remarkable .
lends the film a resonant undertone of tragedy
a full-frontal attack on audience patience .
'll know a star when you see one
are bad
sophomore effort
striving
with depth
has all the hallmarks of a movie
after next
an excellent choice for the walled-off but combustible hustler
irritates and saddens me that martin lawrence 's latest vehicle can explode obnoxiously into 2,500 screens while something of bubba ho-tep 's clearly evident quality may end up languishing on a shelf somewhere
michael moore gives us the perfect starting point for a national conversation about guns , violence , and fear .
it 's too much syrup and not enough fizz
the awfulness of the movie
far too tragic
appealing blend
in trying to have the best of both worlds it ends up falling short as a whole
a cellophane-pop remake of the punk classic ladies and gentlemen , the fabulous stains ...
fuse at least three dull plots into one good one
make a pretty good team
straight drama
the emotional arc of its raw blues soundtrack
drains it of the dramatic substance that would shake us in our boots -lrb- or cinema seats -rrb-
by movie 's end
misunderstanding of marivaux 's rhythms , and mira sorvino 's limitations as a classical actress
mib ii is a movie that makes it possible for the viewer to doze off for a few minutes or make several runs to the concession stand and\/or restroom and not feel as if he or she has missed anything .
will leave feeling as shaken as nesbitt 's cooper looks when the bullets stop flying
the young stars are too cute ; the story and ensuing complications are too manipulative ; the message is too blatant ;
putrid writing , direction and timing with a smile that says , ` if i stay positive , maybe i can channel one of my greatest pictures , drunken master . '
peanut
preach exclusively to the converted
from the people laughing in the crowd
may lack the pungent bite of its title
people and narrative flow
stormy
at its worst
-lrb- as well as
so resolutely
most of the pitfalls you 'd expect in such a potentially sudsy set-up
blowout
queen of the damned as you might have guessed ,
emphasizes every line and sag
of substance about a teacher
its objective portrait
manufactured to claim street credibility
for bathroom breaks
looking for astute observations and
page-turning frenzy
the glaring triteness of the plot device
the film starts promisingly , but
on the granger movie gauge of 1 to 10
of life 's ultimate losers
an uncluttered , resonant gem
apparently writer-director attal thought he need only cast himself and
bedfellows
` analyze
pay off
a jaunt down memory lane
and abject suffering
still lingers over every point until the slowest viewer grasps it
with its parade of almost perpetually wasted characters ... margarita feels like a hazy high that takes too long to shake .
holiday
moore wonderfully
spins
the hug cycle
so engagingly
poke-mania
because it demands that you suffer the dreadfulness of war from both sides
modernized for the extreme sports generation
exist for hushed lines like `` they 're back
that his pathology evolved from human impulses that grew hideously twisted
the whole movie is simply a lazy exercise in bad filmmaking that asks you to not only suspend your disbelief but your intelligence as well .
making a film
claire is a terrific role for someone like judd , who really ought to be playing villains .
tries to immerse us in a world of artistic abandon and political madness and very nearly
it wo n't hold up over the long haul , but in the moment , finch 's tale provides the forgettable pleasures of a saturday matinee
sylvie testud is icily brilliant .
cute alien
often demented in a good way , but
had been tweaked up a notch
the film 's intimate camera work and searing performances pull us deep into the girls ' confusion and pain as they struggle tragically to comprehend the chasm of knowledge that 's opened between them .
major pleasures
loved ones
how well
the movie ultimately relies a bit too heavily on grandstanding , emotional , rocky-like moments ...
distinctive discourse
watching such a character
although fairly involving as far as it goes , the film does n't end up having much that is fresh to say about growing up catholic or , really , anything .
who makes oliver far more interesting than the character 's lines would suggest
stricken
superb production values & christian bale 's charisma make up for a derivative plot
far more alienating than involving
astonishing is n't the word --
is a career-defining revelation
works better in the conception than it does in the execution ... winds up seeming just a little too clever .
unwieldy
to show up at theatres for it
distinctions
nervous energy ,
conquer all kinds of obstacles , whether they be of nature , of man or of one another
to fall closer in quality to silence than to the abysmal hannibal
so meditative and lyrical
rally to its cause , trotting out threadbare standbys like ` masterpiece ' and ` triumph ' and all that malarkey
patric and ray liotta
to choose between gorgeous animation and a lame story -lrb- like , say , treasure planet -rrb- or so-so animation and an exciting , clever story with a batch of appealing characters
key contribution
the warren report
the minor omission
's probably worth catching solely on its visual merits
, twisted sort
shameless attempt
dreary and sluggish
at a blank screen
to the fore for the gifted
suitably anonymous chiller
of a fall dawn
saddled with an unwieldy cast of characters and angles
that ` alabama ' manages to be pleasant in spite of its predictability
forewarned , if you 're depressed about anything before watching this film
to get a coherent rhythm going
coming from a director beginning to resemble someone 's crazy french grandfather
moved
also leaves you intriguingly contemplative .
picked it up
as with so many merchandised-to-the-max movies of this type , more time appears to have gone into recruiting the right bands for the playlist and the costuming of the stars than into the script , which has a handful of smart jokes and not much else .
anchored
study in sociopathy
gryffindor
amusing and unexpectedly insightful examination
at least it 's a fairly impressive debut from the director , charles stone iii .
wound up
does n't deliver a great story , nor is the action as gripping as in past seagal films
herzog
the solid filmmaking
to those
is breathtaking
is virtually unwatchable .
anyone else who may , for whatever reason , be thinking about going to see this movie
about italian - , chinese - , irish - , latin
low-budget and
be the most undeserving victim of critical overkill
so much farcical as sour .
nothing to drink
of a dark and quirky comedy
advantage
does south fork
this bad on purpose
blockbusters
the end result is like cold porridge with only the odd enjoyably chewy lump .
's not quite the genre-busting film it 's been hyped to be because it plays everything too safe
the simplistic heaven
honest and loving one
know how to suffer ' and if you see this film you 'll know too
we need hollywood doing to us
about every cliche in the war movie compendium across its indulgent two-hour-and-fifteen-minute length
want to check it out
overly melodramatic but somewhat insightful french coming-of-age film
of the genre
about ordinary folk
garner the film a `` cooler '' pg-13 rating
follow the same blueprint
a special kind of movie , this melancholic film noir reminded me a lot of memento ...
` t-tell stance
wonderous accomplishment
mob action-comedy .
video game movie
the very prevalence
mushes the college-friends genre -lrb- the big chill -rrb- together with the contrivances and overwrought emotion of soap operas .
worthwhile for reminding us that this sort of thing does , in fact , still happen in america
a hallmark hall of fame
long , slow and dreary
satire
for its own good
puppy
traps audiences in a series of relentlessly nasty situations that we would pay a considerable ransom not to be looking at .
edward burns ' best film
not the first , by the way
cheese puff
follows the formula ,
, it could have been a thinking man 's monster movie
halloween entertainment
nonsensical and laughable
find them
swimming with sharks and
with souls and risk and schemes and the consequences of one 's actions
a frustrating yet deeply watchable melodrama that makes you
's surprisingly decent , particularly
will at least have a dream image of the west to savor whenever the film 's lamer instincts are in the saddle .
a big , loud , bang-the-drum
an interesting exercise
character-driven storytelling
revelatory nor truly edgy -- merely crassly flamboyant and comedically labored .
is perhaps too effective in creating an atmosphere of dust-caked stagnation
yet with a distinctly musty odour , its expiry date long gone
care about zelda 's ultimate fate
it 's never too late to believe in your dreams . '
while some will object to the idea of a vietnam picture with such a rah-rah , patriotic tone , soldiers ultimately achieves its main strategic objective : dramatizing the human cost of the conflict that came to define a generation .
the moral dilemma
some flashy twists
disney aficionados will notice distinct parallels between this story and the 1971 musical `` bedknobs and broomsticks , '' which also dealt with british children rediscovering the power of fantasy during wartime .
the movie 's narrative gymnastics
photographed and
melds derivative elements into something that is often quite rich and exciting , and always a beauty to behold .
having been recycled more times than i 'd care to count
crippled by poor casting .
his death
sequel .
's a tour de force , written and directed so quietly that it 's implosion rather than explosion you fear .
a very slow , uneventful ride around a pretty tattered old carousel .
boundless
a character
our action-and-popcorn obsessed culture
the larger socio-political picture
creates images even more haunting than those in mr. spielberg 's 1993 classic
oh boy , it 's a howler .
than recommended -- as visually bland as a dentist 's waiting room , complete with soothing muzak and a cushion of predictable narrative rhythms
sexual obsession
flashbulbs
eddie
television and plot threads
the mediocre performances
with the salton sea
has energy
shake up the mix ,
with an unflappable '50s dignity somewhere between jane wyman and june cleaver
monstrous lunatic
'' remade for viewers who were in diapers when the original was released in 1987 .
malkovich 's
ali 's graduation
momentum and
... while the humor aspects of ` jason x ' were far more entertaining than i had expected , everything else about the film tanks .
validated by the changing composition of the nation
smoothed over by an overwhelming need to tender inspirational tidings ,
plays like a series of vignettes --
with 94 minutes
feed
unit
it goes down easy , leaving virtually no aftertaste .
to overcome gaps in character development and story logic
is as predictable as the tides
making me groggy
through the hollywood pipeline
frailty will turn bill paxton into an a-list director
of adolescent sturm und drang
in its midst
these people 's dedication
the big boys
unsatisfied
gets vivid performances from her cast and pulls off some deft ally mcbeal-style fantasy sequences
is a visual treat
94-minute travesty
the image
by the time you reach the finale , you 're likely wondering why you 've been watching all this strutting and posturing .
fragmentary
perfectly entertaining
in her sophomore effort
nonjudgmental kind
nothing about the film -- with the possible exception of elizabeth hurley 's breasts -- is authentic .
sparse but oddly compelling
're likely
's so poorly
much of this slick and sprightly cgi feature is sufficiently funny to amuse even the most resolutely unreligious parents who escort their little ones to megaplex screenings .
confronting the demons of his own fear and paranoia
plays like an extended dialogue exercise in retard 101 .
right through the ranks of the players
the longest yard
than the first installment
deep-seated
's meandering , low on energy , and too eager
, jason 's gone to manhattan and hell
touching as the son 's room
of a self-reflexive , philosophical nature
mike white 's
spy comedy franchise
comedy since being john malkovich
big-budget
a life interestingly
is the most disappointing woody allen movie ever
its elbows sticking out where the knees should be
roger dodger
really need a remake of `` charade
mr. deeds is not really a film as much as it is a loose collection of not-so-funny gags , scattered moments of lazy humor .
thirteen conversations about one thing , for all its generosity and optimism ,
does not a movie make
, but certainly to people with a curiosity about
refreshingly
the unbearable lightness
this is a movie filled with unlikable , spiteful idiots ; whether or not their friendship is salvaged makes no difference in the least .
it 's not as awful as some of the recent hollywood trip tripe
to generate suspense rather than gross out the audience
most incoherent
is still fun and enjoyable and so aggressively silly that it 's more than a worthwhile effort
this 100-minute movie only has about 25 minutes of decent material .
`` spider-man '' certainly
genial romance
endlessly challenging maze
gays in what is essentially an extended soap opera
love liza 's tale itself virtually collapses into an inhalant blackout , maintaining consciousness just long enough to achieve callow pretension
see it as soon as possible
a swathe
formal innovations and glimpse
'll love this movie
a cloak of unsentimental , straightforward text
has been sacrificed for the sake of spectacle .
jell with sean penn 's monotone narration
ends with scenes so true and heartbreaking
in ` signs '
miss heist
so stoked to make an important film about human infidelity and happenstance that he tosses a kitchen sink onto a story already overladen with plot conceits
by an intelligent screenplay and gripping performances
sellers
sade set
the work of a genuine and singular artist
soon forgotten
delightful , if minor , pastry
a disappointingly thin slice of lower-class london life ; despite the title ...
leaves little doubt that kidman has become one of our best actors
-lrb- godard 's -rrb- vision
jackson , who also served as executive producer
becker 's
provocative
is painful to watch
in santa claus
through the country bears
over-amorous terrier
careens from dark satire to cartoonish slapstick
sharp slivers
will enjoy this sometimes wry adaptation of v.s. naipaul 's novel
bad premise
morrissette
, clothes and parties
timeless and unique perspective
this deeply moving french drama develops a startling story that works both as a detailed personal portrait and as a rather frightening examination of modern times .
jackson , who also served as executive producer ,
peralta 's
makes us
i for one enjoyed the thrill of the chill
he 's done
brainless , but enjoyably over-the-top , the retro gang melodrama , deuces wild represents fifties teen-gang machismo in a way that borders on rough-trade homo-eroticism .
a low-key , organic way
is clearly a good thing .
say it 's unburdened by pretensions to great artistic significance
huppert 's volatile performance makes for a riveting movie experience
serious contender
that defies classification and is as thought-provoking as it
is , overall
of de niro , mcdormand and the other good actors
demonstrates a breadth of vision and an attention to detail that propels her into the upper echelons of the directing world
ten-year-old
to the tormented persona of bibi
rather unique approach
grubbing
an extraordinary film ,
cooks conduct in a low , smoky and inviting sizzle .
a willingness
reading and\/or poetry
if you
dialog between realistic characters
rare for any movie
dressed up this little parable
where war has savaged the lives and liberties of the poor and the dispossessed
builds its multi-character story
still cuts all the way down to broken bone
its charms and its funny moments but not
that in hollywood , only god speaks to the press
is intriguing but
is a con artist and a liar
an hour or
-lrb- or be entertained by
is a just a waste
jaglom 's
, the acting is robotically italicized ,
a smart little indie .
the film 's interests
magic and whimsy
supermarket
exoticism
indicative of his , if you will ,
interview with the assassin
too much of the energy
confined and
inspiration and ambition
a curious sick poetry
multi-character story
a warm , fuzzy feeling
directors harry gantz and joe gantz
found its sweet spot
godard can still be smarter than any 50 other filmmakers still at work .
an artist who is simply tired
cliched and clunky
real danger
an alternately raucous and sappy ethnic sitcom
when a tidal wave of plot arrives
badly cobbled look
a disappointingly thin slice of lower-class london life ; despite the title
can tolerate leon barlow
the first lousy guy ritchie imitation
by the final whistle
the trailer
until late in the film when a tidal wave of plot arrives
to be another man 's garbage
let 's see , a haunted house , a haunted ship , what 's next ... ghost blimp ?
teen flick
some movies suck you in despite their flaws , and heaven is one such beast .
in the not-too-distant future , movies like ghost ship will be used as analgesic balm for overstimulated minds .
handsome execution
mumbles his way through the movie
the head with a moral
no amount of arty theorizing -- the special effects are ` german-expressionist , ' according to the press notes -- can render it anything but laughable .
crush is so warm and fuzzy you might be able to forgive its mean-spirited second half .
a grenade
its fans
find little of interest
altar boys ' take on adolescence
recalls
the history of the academy
be best forgotten
got fingered .
pay your $ 8 and
sitting in the third row of the imax cinema at sydney 's darling harbour , but i sometimes felt as though i was in the tiny two seater plane that carried the giant camera around australia , sweeping and gliding , banking
kieslowski 's
foundering
demented-funny
rather tired
highly-praised
gratify
cinema paradiso will find the new scenes interesting ,
time 's
those visual in-jokes , as in the film 's verbal pokes at everything from the likes of miramax chief harvey weinstein 's bluff personal style
his way to turn the legendary wit 's classic mistaken identity farce into brutally labored and unfunny hokum
korean
at times the guys taps into some powerful emotions , but this kind of material is more effective on stage .
his is an interesting character
crude
a sobering meditation
another we do n't believe , and puts them into a battle of wills that is impossible to care about and is n't very funny
vowing ,
anakin
it is thought-provoking .
digits
brainy
pulled a muscle or two
lack contrast , are murky
a wonderfully warm human drama
macabre and very
was worse
with his stepmother
something and then
a rash
in on the subcontinent
with restraint
of ethnography and all the intrigue , betrayal , deceit and murder
anne-sophie
never bothers to hand viewers a suitcase full of easy answers
a surprisingly anemic disappointment
dawson 's creek
prove more potent and riveting than the unlikely story of sarah and harrison
's with all the shooting
as consistently
characters who illuminate mysteries of sex , duty and love
the delicious trimmings ... arrive early and stay late , filling nearly every minute ... with a lighthearted glow , some impudent snickers , and a glorious dose of humankind 's liberating ability to triumph over a scrooge or two .
beautiful , half-naked women
a superior horror flick
can breed a certain kind of madness -- and strength
a story
like sirk , but differently
the hours ,
an unpleasant debate that 's been given the drive of a narrative and that 's been acted out
branched out into their own pseudo-witty copycat interpretations
maybe leblanc thought , `` hey , the movie about the baseball-playing monkey was worse . ''
highly predictable narrative
and well-made entertainment
revives the free-wheeling noir spirit of old french cinema
most romantic
trailer park
nicholson 's understated performance is wonderful .
that forgets about unfolding a coherent , believable story in its zeal to spread propaganda
of h.g. wells ' ` the time
physical and psychological barriers keep the sides from speaking even one word to each other
a double-barreled rip-off
if you give a filmmaker an unlimited amount of phony blood , nothing good can happen
a little more humanity
enacted than what 's been cobbled together onscreen
harbor
the inevitable conflicts between human urges and
culture-clash comedy
appealing as pumpkin
a movie that harps on media-constructed ` issues ' like whether compromise is the death of self ... this orgasm -lrb- wo n't be an -rrb- exceedingly memorable one for most people .
imagine susan sontag falling in love with howard stern
scott 's
toolbags botching a routine assignment in a western backwater
less than pure wankery
`` heist ''
superficial .
well-directed and , for all its moodiness , not too
warm up to
that satisfies , as comfort food often can
stunt
real world events
posey
with enough
on convention
'' has n't much more to serve than silly fluff
the roman colosseum
odor
from the images
detachment
the ` qatsi ' trilogy
, sticking its head up for a breath of fresh air now and then .
the emperor 's
from sweet
in practice it 's something else altogether -- clownish and offensive and nothing at all like real life
entire franchise
undeniably moving
uncomfortably timely
working for chris cooper 's agency boss close in on the resourceful amnesiac
for director neil marshall 's intense freight
all comedy is subversive
it falls short
murphy do the genial-rogue shtick to death , but because the plot is equally hackneyed
love 's brief moment
feels in almost every possible way -- from the writing and direction to the soggy performances -- tossed off
the final effect
a certain sexiness
kitschy goodwill
entertains
is of brian de palma 's addiction
there 's a bit of thematic meat on the bones of queen of the damned , as its origins in an anne rice novel dictate , but generally , it 's a movie that emphasizes style over character and substance .
that it 's the butt of its own joke
that 's all that 's going on here .
with coltish , neurotic energy
astonishingly skillful and moving ...
it wears out its welcome as tryingly as the title character .
orbit
turns that occasionally
only starring role
, horrifying and oppressively tragic
worthwhile moviegoing experience
and unpredictable character pieces
would that greengrass had gone a tad less for grit and a lot more for intelligibility
will be delighted simply to spend more time with familiar cartoon characters
unlikable , uninteresting
naipaul , a juicy writer
i have seen in an american film
that the picture is unfamiliar , but that it manages to find new avenues of discourse on old problems
terror by suggestion , rather than
demonstrates that the director of such hollywood blockbusters as patriot games can still turn out a small , personal film with an emotional wallop
character awakens
wimps out by going for that pg-13 rating , so the more graphic violence is mostly off-screen and the sexuality is muted
nearly as downbeat
'll at least remember their characters .
its refusal to recognise any of the signposts , as if discovering a way through to the bitter end without a map
enough cool fun here
cliched dialogue and
's a better actor than a standup comedian .
plodding , peevish and gimmicky .
its yearning for the days
a popcorn film , not a must-own ,
cerebral and cinemantic flair
comfortable niche
raw film stock
is a. .
are enough high points to keep this from being a complete waste of time
italian-language soundtrack
while kids will probably eat the whole thing up , most adults will be way ahead of the plot .
almost everything about the film
the beauty and power of the opera
of a chafing inner loneliness and desperate grandiosity that tend to characterize puberty
dying a slow death , if the poor quality of pokemon 4 ever is any indication
few things more frustrating to a film buff than seeing an otherwise good movie marred beyond redemption by a disastrous ending
appealing enough
mid-to-low budget
things fall apart
plain ' girl
ca n't get out of his own way
a modestly made but profoundly moving documentary
grisly and
vast majority
rich and full
entertainment more disposable than hanna-barbera 's half-hour cartoons
's unique and quirky
with all the halfhearted zeal of an 8th grade boy delving
production design , score and choreography
the chateau belongs to rudd , whose portrait of a therapy-dependent flakeball spouting french malapropisms ... is a nonstop hoot .
too much forced drama in this wildly uneven movie , about a young man 's battle with his inescapable past and uncertain future in a very shapable but largely unfulfilling present
through rose-colored glasses
-lrb- but ultimately silly
yellow lodge
intellectual arguments
wang
an after-school special
a surprisingly charming and even witty match for the best of hollywood 's comic-book
way-cool by a basic , credible compassion
this is cinema
releasing a film with the word ` dog ' in its title in january lends itself to easy jokes and insults
usurp the preaching message so that , by the time the credits roll across the pat ending , a warm , fuzzy feeling prevails
have likely wound up a tnt original
'' loses its overall sense of mystery and becomes a tv episode rather than a documentary that you actually buy into .
galinsky and hawley
admire these people 's dedication
phocion
the piece
who may indeed have finally aged past his prime ... and , perhaps more than he realizes
written and
the production values
is like nothing we westerners have seen before
nervous energy
a picture-perfect beach
is n't the actor to save it .
the difficult subject of grief and loss
, energetic and sweetly whimsical
but it was n't horrible either
even a hint
a little violence and lots
bambi and
interesting but
acknowledges and celebrates
dumb , narratively chaotic , visually sloppy ... a weird amalgam
's also not smart or barbed enough for older viewers
to hold my interest
might be called an example of the haphazardness of evil .
brainless , but enjoyably over-the-top , the retro gang melodrama , deuces wild represents
courtesy
bland to be interesting
par
the other stories
is darkly atmospheric , with herrmann quietly suggesting the sadness and obsession beneath hearst 's forced avuncular chortles .
appeal to women looking for a howlingly trashy time
a disturbing examination of what
bursting with incident , and with scores of characters , some fictional , some from history
for a derivative plot
populace
like you 've endured a long workout without your pulse ever racing
based upon real , or at least soberly reported incidents
will find things to like
enter into
what hibiscus grandly called his ` angels of light
they just have problems , which are neither original nor are presented in convincing way .
` best part ' of the movie
must look like `` the addams family '' to everyone looking in
bask in your own cleverness
it were an extended short
world \/
those weaned on the comedy of tom green and the farrelly brothers
which they have been patiently waiting for
ill-wrought
does its best to work us over , with second helpings of love , romance , tragedy , false dawns , real dawns , comic relief , two separate crises during marriage ceremonies , and the lush scenery of the cotswolds .
monte
... simultaneously degrades its characters , its stars and its audience .
my opinion , analyze
like ` praise the lord
sand creeping in others
devos and cassel have tremendous chemistry -- their sexual and romantic tension , while never really vocalized , is palpable .
the movie is nowhere near as refined as all the classic dramas it borrows from
wow
ms. ramsay and her co-writer ,
the disadvantage of also looking cheap
getting their fair shot
a fragmented film
metaphorical wave
seems to have directly influenced this girl-meets-girl love story
at the end of the movie
provides the kind of ` laugh therapy ' i need from movie comedies -- offbeat humor , amusing characters , and a happy ending
until
while somewhat less than it might have been , the film is a good one , and you 've got to hand it to director george clooney for biting off such a big job the first time out .
assured and
inside
well-contructed
its sweet spot
's probably
some episodes that rival vintage looney tunes for the most creative mayhem in a brief amount of time
affected child acting to the dullest irish pub scenes ever filmed
instructs a younger lad in zen and the art of getting laid in this prickly indie comedy of manners and misanthropy
addition movies
a winning comedy with its wry observations
right approach
a straight-shooting family film
look at religious fanatics -- or backyard sheds -- the same way again
impair your ability to ever again maintain a straight face while speaking to a highway patrolman
astonishing is n't the word -- neither is incompetent , incoherent or just plain crap .
the human spirit in a relentlessly globalizing world
being john malkovich again
a markedly inactive film , city is conversational bordering on confessional .
making it a passable family film that wo n't win many fans over the age of 12
being able to hit on a 15-year old when you 're over 100
may aim to be the next animal house
's fun , splashy and entertainingly nasty .
collateral damage is trash
wilco fans will have a great time
with more character development this might have been an eerie thriller ; with better payoffs , it could have been a thinking man 's monster movie
steal a movie not only from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb
build some robots , haul 'em to the theatre with you for the late show
their labor , living harmoniously ,
leafing through an album of photos
rot and hack
a glorified sitcom ,
inside a huge video game
a neat trick
directors john musker and ron clements
is somehow guessable from the first few minutes
revigorates the mind to see a feature that concentrates on people , a project in which the script and characters hold sway .
we hold dear about cinema , only now it 's begun to split up so that it can do even more damage
the pathology
tired stereotypes
i blame all men for war , '' -lrb- the warden 's daughter -rrb- tells her father .
at times a bit melodramatic and even a little dated -lrb- depending upon where you live -rrb- , ignorant fairies is still quite good-natured and not a bad way to spend an hour or two .
die hideously
gay
star state
its power comes from its soul 's - eye view of how well-meaning patronizing masked a social injustice , at least as represented by this case
any life
makes the formula fresh again
of the bad reviews
bearded lady and lactating hippie
a very well-meaning movie ,
the raw comic energy
gender roles
if there 's no art here , it 's still a good yarn -- which is nothing to sneeze at these days .
power boats , latin music and
shock at any cost
comforting
certainly is n't dull .
of times
be the movie 's most admirable quality
adorably
fraction
premise work
enriched by a strong and unforced supporting cast
boasts a handful of virtuosic set pieces and offers a fair amount of trashy , kinky fun
is a phenomenal band with such an engrossing story that will capture the minds and hearts of many .
flat script
a very capable nailbiter
it is relatively short
for the most part , it works beautifully as a movie without sacrificing the integrity of the opera .
a hundred of them can be numbing
70-year-old
reeks
brooms
out windows
a film of epic scale
borrows from other movies
at a hip-hop tootsie
cricket match
those folks who collect the serial killer cards and are fascinated by the mere suggestion of serial killers
nothing on these guys when it comes to scandals
caustic
energy level
miscalculates
however stale the material
it 's just weirdness for the sake of weirdness , and where human nature should be ingratiating , it 's just grating .
1950s and '60s
obvious as telling a country skunk
the married couple howard and michelle hall
footnotes
recommended as an engrossing story about a horrifying historical event and the elements which contributed to it
next time
'll swear that you 've seen it all before , even if you 've never come within a mile of the longest yard .
chases for an hour and then
pleasurable trifle
almost all
the characters ... are paper-thin , and their personalities undergo radical changes when it suits the script .
and crude humor
a fascinating study
to spot the culprit early-on in this predictable thriller
investigation
well-meaning and
refreshing and comical
the film has a nearly terminal case of the cutes , and it 's neither as funny nor as charming as it thinks it is
fine acting moments
auto focus ''
a flop
the opposite
like something
has never been his trademark
energetic and sweetly
avuncular chortles
captures the raw comic energy of one of our most flamboyant female comics .
you love the music , and
imitations
graphically
juvenile
an entirely stale concept
to the tailor for some major alterations
of gritty realism and magic realism with a hard-to-swallow premise
sonny
is in the end an honorable , interesting failure .
their dogmatism , manipulativeness and narrow , fearful view of american life
an actor in his mid-seventies , michel piccoli
-lrb- who is always a joy to watch , even when her material is not first-rate -rrb-
is pretty much the same all over
are standard procedure
so unique and stubborn and charismatic
writes himself into a corner
a provocative
zips
be any flatter
fifties
improvise and scream their way around this movie directionless , lacking any of the rollicking dark humor so necessary to make this kind of idea work on screen
hard as this may be to believe
davis the performer is plenty fetching enough , but
to be a romantic comedy
's a great performance and a reminder of dickens ' grandeur .
mar an otherwise excellent film .
bigger and more ambitious
see the point
archival footage
star performance
ultimately relies a bit too heavily on grandstanding , emotional , rocky-like moments
described as i know what you did last winter
prevail
, the picture begins to resemble the shapeless , grasping actors ' workshop that it is .
can tell almost immediately that welcome to collinwood is n't going to jell
some viewers will not be able to stomach so much tongue-in-cheek weirdness
got a david lynch jones ?
's not .
with moviemaking
speed
gaitskill
a scathing portrayal of a powerful entity strangling the life out of the people who want to believe in it the most
wo n't feel cheated by the high infidelity of unfaithful
of recent decades
is so resolutely
black indomitability
of david
's refreshing that someone understands the need for the bad boy
rooting against , for that matter
of the crackle of `` fatal attraction '' , `` 9 1\/2 weeks ''
the film gets added disdain for the fact that it is nearly impossible to look at or understand .
agreed
gross-out flicks , college flicks ,
the quiet american
it ai n't art , by a long shot , but unlike last year 's lame musketeer , this dumas adaptation entertains .
full of bland hotels , highways , parking lots , with some glimpses of nature and family warmth , time out is a discreet moan of despair about entrapment in the maze of modern life .
whom the name
very subject is , quite pointedly , about the peril of such efforts
with the slickest of mamet
humiliation
leguizamo and jones
the milieu
heart and
in a 102-minute film , aaliyah gets at most 20 minutes of screen time .
central story
proof of that on the cinematic front , look no further than this 20th anniversary edition of the film that spielberg calls
by ryan gosling
song-and-dance-man pasach ` ke burstein
a better script
has said that warm water under a red bridge is a poem to the enduring strengths of women
normally , rohmer 's talky films fascinate me ,
the yawning chasm where the plot should be
does n't completely survive its tonal transformation from dark comedy to suspense thriller
the reason to go see `` blue crush '' is the phenomenal , water-born cinematography by david hennings .
that have n't been thoroughly debated in the media
to the apparent skills of its makers and the talents of its actors
hart
forget about one oscar nomination for julianne moore this year -
hitch
dubious feat
last week 's issue of variety
lacking in substance
a home
beautiful , timeless and universal tale
hawke 's film , a boring , pretentious waste of nearly two hours ,
it becomes long and tedious like a classroom play in a college history course .
a reminder
in this shower of black-and-white psychedelia
doc that is n't trying simply to out-shock , out-outrage or out-depress its potential audience
characteristically engorged and
too many tried-and-true shenanigans
alas , no
vital comic ingredient
piquant meditation
into combat hell
are fantastic .
among the studio 's animated classics
eschews the previous film 's historical panorama and roiling pathos
, the wild thornberrys movie does n't offer much more than the series
myers
been edited at all
once a guarantee
americans to finally revel in its splendor
shocking conclusion
antagonism
the tale of a guy
rare common-man artist
ca n't accuse kung pow for misfiring , since it is exactly what it wants to be : an atrociously , mind-numbingly , indescribably bad movie .
high-powered star pedigree
some delightful work
a heartfelt romance for teenagers
maguire makes it a comic book with soul
of metropolitan life
perpetrated here
is saying what he has long wanted to say , confronting the roots of his own preoccupations and obsessions
here the love scenes all end in someone screaming .
is like reading a research paper , with special effects tossed in .
priggish
saw it as a young boy
carries a little too much ai n't - she-cute baggage into her lead role as a troubled and determined homicide cop to quite pull off the heavy stuff
a better person
old-fashioned drama
the source
are given here
the minds of the audience
the bravery and dedication of the world 's reporters who willingly walk into the nightmare of war not only to record the events for posterity , but to help us
pretty contagious fun
revealing
the final day of the season
wear you
are now two signs that m. night shyamalan 's debut feature sucked up all he has to give to the mystic genres of cinema : unbreakable and signs .
stirring road movie .
the south korean cinema
is hindered by uneven dialogue and plot lapses .
is a great story , terrifically told by the man who wrote it but this cliff notes edition is a cheat .
the ford administration 's
a thoughtful , reverent portrait of what
robust and scary
better acting and
the new star wars installment has n't escaped the rut dug by the last one .
about this traditional thriller ,
from beginning to end , this overheated melodrama plays like a student film .
large-frame imax camera
visible
her radical flag fly
their story
generation 's
challenging one
presents events partly from the perspective of aurelie and christelle , and infuses the film with the sensibility of a particularly nightmarish fairytale
stuffs
as they struggle tragically to comprehend the chasm of knowledge that 's opened between them
velocity
a movie that takes such a speedy swan dive from `` promising ''
action-packed
a comedy of a premise
titillating material
feels the dimming of a certain ambition
cold have been
remind one of a really solid woody allen film , with its excellent use of new york locales and sharp writing
is superficial
instead of panoramic sweep , kapur gives us episodic choppiness , undermining the story 's emotional thrust .
to better understand why this did n't connect with me would require another viewing , and i wo n't be sitting through this one again ... that in itself is commentary enough
era justice
the feral intensity
as charming as it thinks it is
inventive cinematic tricks and
worth seeing
's all that 's going on here .
mantra
'd grab your kids and run and then probably call the police
filming the teeming life on the reefs , making this gorgeous film a must for everyone from junior scientists to grown-up fish lovers
very charming and funny
makes eddie murphy and robert deniro in showtime look like old , familiar vaudeville partners
morrison 's iconoclastic uses of technology
simultaneously heart-breaking and
the movie ends with outtakes in which most of the characters forget their lines and just utter ` uhhh , ' which is better than most of the writing in the movie .
in a changing world
it wraps up a classic mother\/daughter struggle in recycled paper with a shiny new bow and while the audience can tell it 's not all new , at least it looks pretty
self-determination
bewildering sense
whom the yearning for passion spells discontent
to transcend its genre with a curiously stylized , quasi-shakespearean portrait of pure misogynist evil
payback
the intelligence or sincerity it unequivocally deserves
while the plot follows a predictable connect-the-dots course ... director john schultz colors the picture in some evocative shades .
epilogue that leaks suspension of disbelief like a sieve , die another day is as stimulating & heart-rate-raising as any james bond thriller .
shockingly devoid of your typical majid majidi shoe-loving , crippled children
you 'd think by now
a measure of style
, it has all the heart of a porno flick -lrb- but none of the sheer lust -rrb- .
of pre-9 \/ 11 new york and onto a cross-country road trip of the homeric kind
are lukewarm and quick to pass
the theories
it 's not too much of anything .
enhances the excellent performances
talkiness is n't necessarily bad , but
mild disturbance or detached pleasure
perversely
delivers a game performance
excels
stars hugh grant and sandra bullock
abrasive , stylized sequences
smack of a film school undergrad
that dares to depict the french revolution from the aristocrats ' perspective
naturalistic tone
to cope with the pesky moods of jealousy
the '70s
thou
does the thoroughly formulaic film
irreparably
as it is a loose collection of not-so-funny gags , scattered moments of lazy humor
is small
of its operational mechanics
mclaughlin group
of sentimental chick-flicks
its episodic pacing keeping the film from developing any storytelling flow
real nba 's
vulgar is too optimistic a title .
of last summer 's bloated effects
is still alive and kicking
pair that with really poor comedic writing ... and you 've got a huge mess .
transcendent performance
tempered
that takes place during spring break
to dope out what tuck everlasting is about
of money
, this is likely to cause massive cardiac arrest if taken in large doses .
presents weighty issues
adam sandler 's heart may be in the right place , but he needs to pull his head out of his butt
not the craven of ' a nightmare on elm street ' or ` the hills have eyes
mildly unimpressive to despairingly awful
for passion in our lives and the emptiness one
of its effects to make up for the ones that do n't come off
the engaging ,
took of the family vacation to stonehenge
every performance respectably muted ; the movie itself seems to have been made under the influence of rohypnol
would be envious of
is hypnotic
a sleek advert
bright and
is gripping , as are the scenes of jia with his family .
big hairy deal .
all the same
dubbed
extremist name-calling
firmly believe that a good video game movie is going to show up soon .
with the rat-a-tat energy of `` his girl friday , '' maintaining a light touch while tackling serious themes
have nothing
lane
near-fatal mistake
a bad movie , just mediocre
many good ideas
a true-blue delight .
remotely topical or sexy
gator-bashing
this silly con job sing
's as rude and profane as ever , always hilarious and , most of the time , absolutely right in her stinging social observations .
duvall 's throbbing sincerity
watching an iceberg melt -- only
to men and women
, look at that clever angle !
by suggestion
ends up more
come up with on their own
art , ethics
succeed in producing that most frightening of all movies -- a mediocre horror film too bad to be good and too good to be bad .
mar an otherwise excellent film
cockney
posits a heretofore unfathomable question : is it possible for computer-generated characters to go through the motions
in the murk of its own making
ideas that are too complex to be rapidly absorbed
overcooked
a powerful though flawed movie
sy , another of his open-faced , smiling madmen ,
resemble
each watered down the version of the one before
offers much to absorb and even more to think about after the final frame .
over again .
is often as fun to watch as a good spaghetti western
hooks
combining
freezers
works its magic
competently
the filmmakers want nothing else than to show us a good time , and in their cheap , b movie way , they succeed .
little screen
see her esther blossom as an actress , even though her talent is supposed to be growing
the enigmatic mika and anna mouglalis
is only mildly amusing when it could have been so much more .
incarnation
many drugs as the film 's characters
survive a screening with little harm done ,
every attempt
a familiar story , but
to explore its principal characters with honesty , insight and humor
is never dull
a good cast
madcap
of young women in film
rah-rah
it 's young guns
a welcome relief from the usual two-dimensional offerings
love , lust , and sin
a bisexual sweetheart
too many nervous gags
's a spontaneity to the chateau , a sense of light-heartedness , that makes it attractive throughout .
kline 's superbly nuanced performance ,
soupy end result
is nothing funny in this every-joke-has - been-told-a - thousand-times - before movie .
xmas
that plays like a loosely-connected string of acting-workshop exercises
walked away from this new version of e.t. just as i hoped i would -- with moist eyes .
flawed but engrossing thriller
about as big a crowdpleaser as
zaza 's extended bedroom sequence
all manner of lunacy
week 's
to catch the pitch of his poetics , savor the pleasure of his sounds and images , and ponder the historical , philosophical , and ethical issues that intersect with them
stop buying tickets to these movies
of sandler
has conjured up more coming-of-age stories than seem possible
the dark and bittersweet twist
whose engaging manner and flamboyant style
film only
justifies
waiting
for civics classes and would-be public servants
have not yet recovered
keep this nicely wound clock not just ticking , but humming
medium-grade network sitcom
a few chuckles , but not a single gag sequence that really scores
has enough vitality to justify the notion of creating a screen adaptation of evans ' saga of hollywood excess
found it slow , predictable and not very amusing
could have been pulled from a tear-stained vintage shirley temple script
vaguely interesting ,
an obligation
the story to fill two hours
is a gritty police thriller with all the dysfunctional family dynamics one could wish for
confuses its message
's about as overbearing and over-the-top as the family
be good
from kevin kline who unfortunately works with a two star script
his son
the visual panache
is a much better mother-daughter tale than last summer 's ` divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood , ' but that 's not saying much .
good the execution
inexperienced children play the two main characters
amid the shock and curiosity factors , the film is just a corny examination of a young actress trying to find her way .
some serious suspense
about the relationships
can get your money back
is delightful in the central role .
- sake communal spirit
not remotely incisive enough
practiced
contains a few big laughs but many more that graze the funny bone or
between the three central characters
bio
all-too-familiar
is small in scope , yet perfectly formed .
marcus
handsome but unfulfilling
again
work that lacks both a purpose and a strong pulse .
an undeniably intriguing film from an adventurous young talent who finds his inspiration on the fringes of the american underground
the casting of raymond j. barry as the ` assassin '
carl franklin
greene 's story
a british stage icon
is shallow , offensive and redundant , with pitifully few real laughs
the fast-forward technology
percentages all day
a dog-tag
equally assured
above the level of a telanovela
the hero might have an opportunity to triumphantly sermonize
, ludicrous , provocative and vainglorious
a huge gap between the film 's creepy
purposefully shocking in its eroticized gore , if unintentionally dull in its lack of poetic frissons .
posthumously published cult novel
one of the greatest films
lacks originality to make it a great movie
are n't likely to leave a lasting impression .
the standard made-for-tv movie
morality and
ou
the movie generates plot points with a degree of randomness usually achieved only by lottery drawing .
it never quite makes the grade as tawdry trash .
its plot contrivances
the best ` old neighborhood ' project
antonia
is heartfelt and hilarious in ways you ca n't fake
epicenter
thinks it 's hilarious
the big finish was n't something galinsky and hawley could have planned for
to medical school
stinks
does a bang-up job of pleasing the crowds
the master of disguise is funny -- not `` ha ha '' funny , `` dead circus performer '' funny .
engendering audience sympathy
lovely and amazing ,
their lack
drown out
gussied up with so many distracting special effects and visual party tricks that it 's not clear whether we 're supposed to shriek or laugh .
director sara sugarman stoops to having characters drop their pants for laughs and not the last time
a neat way
generic slasher-movie nonsense
sensual , funny and , in the end , very touching
funny thing
can inspire even the most retiring heart to venture forth
as verging on mumbo-jumbo
swims
grade-grubbers
avant-garde
teens to laugh , groan and hiss
, assured of the wrong things , and scared to admit how much they may really need the company of others
most good-hearted yet sensual entertainment
a respectable summer blockbuster
for its 100 minutes
` hey arnold ! '
through the slow spots
the bullets start to fly
joseph heller or kurt vonnegut
is also as unoriginal as they come , already having been recycled more times than i 'd care to count .
theatre 3000 tribute
is unsettling , from the preposterous hairpiece worn by lai 's villainous father to the endless action sequences
eddie murphy and
developed hastily after oedekerk
at 80 minutes
-lrb- n -rrb- o matter how much good will the actors generate , showtime eventually folds under its own thinness .
you 're going to face frightening late fees
is about as interesting
led to their notorious rise
surround frankie
's with the unexplained baboon cameo
into situations that would make lesser men run for cover
about the catalytic effect a holy fool
fourteen-year
the script , the gags , the characters
style and themes
, upsetting glimpse
most hollywood romantic comedies
misguided acts
's one thing to read about or rail against the ongoing - and unprecedented - construction project going on over our heads
as potent
own appearance
rather cold-blooded comedy
knew existed
freundlich 's world traveler
foul
that liman
that thrusts the audience into a future they wo n't much care about
is patient
is a discreet moan of despair about entrapment in the maze of modern life
wildly fascinating
far more impact
buffeted by events seemingly out of their control
this conflict can be resolved easily , or soon
tweaked up a notch
an unsympathetic character and someone who would not likely be so stupid as to get
of the bride 's humour is born out of an engaging storyline , which also is n't embarrassed to make you reach for the tissues .
will keep you watching , as will the fight scenes .
the business of the greedy talent agents
of the finest kind
too convenient
's definitely an improvement on the first blade
goodwill
never again , while nothing special , is pleasant , diverting and modest -- definitely a step in the right direction .
are fun and reminiscent of combat scenes from the star wars series .
pee
for their acting chops , but for their looks
take huge risks to ponder the whole notion of passion
all the alacrity
the incomprehensible anne rice novel
captivated
the most complex , generous and subversive artworks
is one big excuse to play one lewd scene after another .
uninhibited
over-indulgent tirade
while it 's nothing we have n't seen before from murphy , i spy is still fun and enjoyable and so aggressively silly that it 's more than a worthwhile effort .
owen wilson know a movie must have a story and a script ?
to this film 's -lrb- and its makers ' -rrb-
any definitive explanation
for an intelligent weepy
fears she 'll become her mother before she gets to fulfill her dreams
fashion
this exoticism
inside '
of nationalism
's great cinematic polemic
more stately
deliver it
bursts of animator todd mcfarlane 's superhero dystopia
smokers only
dopey dialogue and
to be startled when you 're almost dozing
of `` lilo ''
its characters ' flaws
give most parents
a better thriller
still committed to growth in his ninth decade
photographed -lrb- somebody suggested the stills might make a nice coffee table book -rrb-
awareness
become the master of innuendo
tourism ,
it all work
bio-doc
been done before but never so vividly or
over-the-top instincts
a chain
tv 's dawson 's creek
acceptable ,
leaves a bad taste in your mouth and questions on your mind
in a light-hearted way the romantic problems
all four
-- the r rating is for brief nudity and a grisly corpse --
's worth taking the kids to
a useless movie
suffered
say about how , in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out
, one hour photo is a sobering meditation on why we take pictures .
howard and michelle hall
is rote work and predictable , but with a philosophical visual coming right at the end that extravagantly redeems it .
undeniably intriguing
serving sara is n't even halfway through
all chases
admire it and yet can not recommend it , because it overstays its natural running time .
refreshingly smart and newfangled
there are laughs aplenty , and , as a bonus ,
-lrb- but -rrb- there is n't much about k-19 that 's unique or memorable .
clamoring for another ride
it 's the perfect cure for insomnia .
it may scream low budget , but this charmer has a spirit that can not be denied
feels contrived , as if the filmmakers were worried the story would n't work without all those gimmicks .
readily apparent
of the rich and sudden wisdom , the film
a few pieces of the film buzz and whir ; very little of it
that rarity
the wife and the father
too many flashbacks
flatulence jokes and
the 1959 godzilla ,
punch
is inspiring , ironic , and revelatory of just how ridiculous and money-oriented the record industry really is .
fleet-footed
confessions is n't always coherent , but it 's sharply comic and surprisingly touching , so hold the gong .
shot largely in small rooms
one thing 's for sure --
a retooled genre piece ,
the megaplexes
the horizons
screen to attract and sustain an older crowd
really ought to be playing villains
to ever spill from a projector 's lens
reluctant villain
i 'm not saying that ice age does n't have some fairly pretty pictures , but there 's not enough substance in the story to actually give them life .
ultra-provincial new yorker
an episode of the tv show blind date , only less technically proficient and without the pop-up comments
crash this wedding
to fit in and gain the unconditional love she seeks
thrilling movie
imposter makes a better short story than it does a film
sublimely
lately
nonbelievers
's refreshing to see a movie that embraces its old-fashioned themes and in the process comes out looking like something wholly original .
has elements of romance , tragedy and even silent-movie comedy
matches neorealism 's impact by showing the humanity of a war-torn land filled with people who just want to live their lives .
the peculiarly moral amorality of -lrb- woo 's -rrb- best work
in clarity
an old-fashioned but emotionally stirring adventure tale of the kind they
to her characters
a good vampire tale
boy voice
hardware
can write and deliver a one liner as well as anybody
ice cream
a study in contrasts
a film that is only mildly diverting
only surprise
the great minds of our times
carries you along
a delightfully unpredictable , hilarious comedy
the top-billed willis is not the most impressive player
to make an old-fashioned nature film that educates viewers with words and pictures while entertaining them
ably intercut
hammy
romance and
a bewildering sense of self-importance
by spike jonze
cgi
is a movie you can trust
, unlikable characters
only to be reminded of who did what to whom and why
run its course
around your neck so director nick cassavetes
of quiet , confident craftsmanship that tells a sweet , charming tale of intergalactic friendship
stoops
whip-smart
understand the difference
is n't much of a mystery , unfortunately .
worn-out , pandering palaver
friggin '
explosions , jokes , and sexual innuendoes
pokey
cradles its characters , veiling tension beneath otherwise tender movements
movie way
real consequence
feel-good , follow-your-dream hollywood fantasies
worthy of her considerable talents
speaking
bodice-ripper
wishful thinking
is n't quite enough to drag along the dead -lrb- water -rrb- weight of the other .
to give than to receive
might be seduced .
would n't it be funny if a bunch of allied soldiers went undercover as women in a german factory during world war ii ?
splashed with bloody beauty as vivid as any scorsese has ever given us
just more of the same
from painful
the second world war to one man
bursting with incident ,
it 's simply baffling
marks him as one of the most interesting writer\/directors working today .
would tax einstein 's brain .
suspense on different levels
fistfights , and car
it 's no lie -- big fat liar is a real charmer .
an erotic thriller that 's neither too erotic nor very thrilling , either .
also treats the subject with fondness and respect
it all comes down to whether you can tolerate leon barlow .
people to pay to see it
filled with guns , expensive cars , lots of naked women and rocawear clothing .
his little changes ring hollow
distinctive
, far more meaningful story
` literary ' filmmaking style
in the cold
there are moments of jaw-droppingly odd behavior
funnier than anything
it is that rare combination of bad writing , bad direction and bad acting -- the trifecta of badness .
itself precisely when you think it 's in danger of going wrong
presence to become a major-league leading lady , -lrb- but -rrb-
is to frighten and disturb
the fiery presence of hanussen
driver 's
much to fatale , outside of its stylish surprises
tracking shots
in undergraduate doubling subtexts and ridiculous stabs
for human connection
overlapping
it 's definitely not made for kids or their parents , for that matter , and
by and for those folks who collect the serial killer cards and are fascinated by the mere suggestion of serial killers
remains a reactive cipher , when opening the man 's head and heart is the only imaginable reason for the film to be made .
a portrait of the artist as an endlessly inquisitive old man
stale cliches
neglected
are enough throwaway references to faith and rainbows to plant smile-button faces on that segment of the populace that made a walk to remember a niche hit
tender and heart-wrenching
a great , participatory spectator sport . '
even by the intentionally low standards of frat-boy humor
never knew existed
lingers just as long on the irrelevant as on the engaging , which gradually turns what time is it there ?
his lesser works outshine the best some directors
cinematography and exhilarating
, as far as
return to never land is much more p.c. than the original version -lrb- no more racist portraits of indians , for instance -rrb-
to plant smile-button faces on that segment of the populace that made a walk to remember a niche hit
six times
the x games
very best pictures
its strengths
a jewish ww ii
in an impossible spot because his character 's deceptions ultimately undo him and the believability of the entire scenario
at ninety minutes
about the ways we consume pop culture
compassion , sacrifice , and christian love
accepting this in the right frame of mind can only provide it with so much leniency .
sha-na-na
for sick humor
ong chooses to present ah na 's life as a slight , weightless fairy tale , whose most unpleasant details seem to melt away in the face of the character 's blank-faced optimism .
will be friends through thick and thin
powerful though flawed movie
have i seen a film so willing to champion the fallibility of the human heart
about the dangers of ouija boards
the crazy confluence
ordinances
the increasingly diverse french director has created a film that one can honestly describe as looking , sounding and simply feeling like no other film in recent history .
with its shape-shifting perils , political intrigue and brushes
may sound like a mere disease-of - the-week tv movie
passes time until it 's time for an absurd finale of twisted metal , fireballs and revenge
salaries
cartoon 's
within a mile of the longest yard
, those rejected must have been astronomically bad
are as mushy as peas
a swirl of colors and inexplicable events
an unnatural calm that 's occasionally shaken by
a screenful
little action , almost no suspense or believable tension
cook island locations
what `` they '' looked like
violent
be affected and boring
stupefying absurdity
they succeed
here of a director enjoying himself immensely
a lot funnier
taken the protagonists a full hour to determine that in order to kill a zombie you must shoot it in the head
tends to speculation , conspiracy theories or , at best , circumstantial evidence
desperate for the evening to end
would-be characters
upscale lifestyle
the film 's trailer also looked like crap , so crap is what i was expecting .
a randall wallace film from any other
will be occupied for 72 minutes
convey it
gag
'm going to recommend secretary , based on the wonderful acting clinic put on by spader and gyllenhaal
girl-on-girl
directing chops
her lover
cling
a stiff
to mess
frozen onto film
with the intellectual and emotional impact of an after-school special
of one man 's quest to be president , but of how that man single-handedly turned a plane full of hard-bitten , cynical journalists into what was essentially , by campaign 's end , an extended publicity department
suspense
, it ai n't half-bad .
were all comedy
a series of preordained events
deeply moving french drama
b picture , and
about the vietnam war
rock solid family fun out of the gates , extremely imaginative through out , but wanes in the middle
once overly old-fashioned in its sudsy plotting
need a remake of `` charade
the situations and
can be classified as one of those ` alternate reality ' movies ...
scream
for a summer of good stuff
truffaut
a fan film
have two words to say about reign of fire
forgive every fake , dishonest , entertaining and , ultimately , more perceptive moment in bridget jones 's diary
is a genre-curling crime story that revives the free-wheeling noir spirit of old french cinema .
1
a reminiscence without nostalgia or sentimentality
of happy
keep many moviegoers
intrepid in exploring an attraction that crosses sexual identity
a corny examination of a young actress trying to find her way
about one thing
hyperbolic terms
my indignant , preemptive departure
than the usual fantasies hollywood produces
depending
survived
all blown up to the size of a house
performed a difficult task indeed
it makes up for with a great , fiery passion .
simplistic explanations
behalf
be enough
expect --
a palpable sense
faithful without being forceful , sad without being shrill , `` a walk to remember '' succeeds through sincerity .
with its $ 50-million us budget
the mark of a respectable summer blockbuster
is there a deeper , more direct connection between these women , one that spans time and reveals meaning
he allows a gawky actor like spall -- who could too easily become comic relief in any other film -- to reveal his impressively delicate range .
creepy atmosphere
the script boasts some tart tv-insider humor , but
so fiendishly cunning that even the most jaded cinema audiences will leave the auditorium feeling dizzy , confused , and totally disorientated .
any of the other foul substances
dewy-eyed
`` rollerball '' 2002 may go down in cinema history as the only movie ever in which the rest of the cast was outshined by ll cool j.
laugh as well .
first encounter
novak
take its sweet time
's equally distasteful to watch him sing the lyrics to `` tonight
this thornberry stuff
the entire movie has a truncated feeling , but what 's available is lovely and lovable
felt like an answer to irvine welsh 's book trainspotting
just a bit
updating white 's dry wit
` goodfellas '
seductive
in insomnia
self-conscious but
generic thriller junk .
as director
as can be
a soul and an unabashed sense of good old-fashioned escapism
fingers to count on
of the most not
ron
expeditious 84 minutes
while scorsese 's bold images and generally smart casting ensure that `` gangs '' is never lethargic
go back to sleep .
savaged the lives and liberties of the poor and the dispossessed
, action-packed chiller
falls far short
, nicholson walks with a slow , deliberate gait , chooses his words carefully and subdues his natural exuberance .
while the story 's undeniably hard to follow
the trappings of i spy are so familiar you might as well be watching a rerun .
this makes minority report necessary viewing for sci-fi fans , as the film has some of the best special effects ever .
you are watching them , and
as ugly as the shabby digital photography and muddy sound
girl-buddy movie
choppy recycling
be the first cartoon ever to look as if it were being shown on the projection television screen of a sports bar
many revenge fantasies
convince me that calvin jr. 's barbershop represents some sort of beacon of hope in the middle of chicago 's south side
that try too hard to be mythic
twice as bestial
may not be a breakthrough in filmmaking , but
to show these characters in the act and give them no feelings of remorse -- and to cut repeatedly to the flashback of the original rape --
while the film is competent
street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches , gratuitous violence , or
the opera itself takes place mostly indoors
's about as convincing as any other arnie musclefest , but has a little too much resonance with real world events
buff
these young women
grows from a vacuum
monument
it was just coincidence
improved upon the first and taken it a step further , richer and deeper
the level of the direction
see this film you 'll know too
is ... very funny as you peek at it through the fingers in front of your eyes .
a young woman 's tragic odyssey
be disingenuous to call reno a great film
the quiet american '' begins in saigon in 1952 .
we 're looking back at a tattered and ugly past with rose-tinted glasses
the funniest motion
trying to predict when a preordained `` big moment '' will occur and not `` if
constantly slips from the grasp of its maker .
the start
a delicious crime drama on par with the slickest of mamet .
features a standout performance
it 's not particularly well made
on my paycheck
an increasingly important film industry
, reality shows -- reality shows for god 's sake !
its sensitive handling of some delicate subject matter
like the rugrats movies
the theaters this year
coda
as an example to up-and-coming documentarians , of the overlooked pitfalls of such an endeavour
like an unbalanced mixture of graphic combat footage and almost saccharine domestic interludes that are pure hollywood
's the movie equivalent of a sweaty old guy in a rain coat shopping for cheap porn
manages to keep you at the edge of your seat with its shape-shifting perils , political intrigue and brushes with calamity
nohe 's
special p.o.v. camera mounts on bikes , skateboards , and motorcycles
slow and ponderous ,
` science fiction '
warm in its loving yet unforgivingly inconsistent depiction of everyday people , relaxed in its perfect quiet pace and proud in its message .
need another film that praises female self-sacrifice
not smart or barbed enough for older viewers
cast and well directed - a powerful drama with enough sardonic wit to keep it from being maudlin
the road to perdition
of clean and sober
and revolutionary spirit
an earnest , roughshod document
cox creates a fluid and mesmerizing sequence of images to match the words of nijinsky 's diaries .
of alfred hitchcock 's thrillers , most of the scary parts in ` signs '
accept
love may have been in the air onscreen
biography channel
's worth , with fantasy mixing with reality and actors playing more than one role just to add to the confusion
a static and sugary little half-hour , after-school special about interfaith understanding , stretched out to 90 minutes .
it 's not too offensive
further oprahfication
the moviemaking process
with an expressive face reminiscent of gong li and a vivid personality like zhang ziyi 's
oscar caliber cast does n't live up to material
preordained
didacticism
jumbled
the bullseye
of good-natured fun found in films like tremors
place and age -- as in
unblinking , flawed humanity
, this might not seem like the proper cup of tea , however it is almost guaranteed that even the stuffiest cinema goers will laugh their \*\*\* off for an hour-and-a-half .
her performance
a kick out of goofy brits
it 's never laugh-out-loud funny ,
becomes an exercise in trying to predict when a preordained `` big moment '' will occur and not `` if
immaculately
is one of the most repellent things to pop up in a cinematic year already littered with celluloid garbage .
hudson
combines enough disparate types of films
the special effects are ` german-expressionist , ' according to the press notes
heartbreak to watching it now , with older and wiser eyes , because we know what will happen after greene 's story ends
of what the director was trying to do than of what he had actually done
has a compelling story to tell .
distasteful and downright creepy
earnest but heavy-handed
tryingly as the title
writer-director attal
as if allen , at 66 , has stopped challenging himself
as sexual manifesto , i 'd rather listen to old tori amos records
win you over
men in black ii achieves ultimate insignificance -- it 's the sci-fi comedy spectacle as whiffle-ball epic
cute
starts slowly ,
while insomnia is in many ways a conventional , even predictable remake , nolan 's penetrating undercurrent of cerebral and cinemantic flair lends -lrb- it -rrb- stimulating depth .
long , dull procession
masquerade ball where normally good actors , even kingsley , are made to look bad .
being dragged through a sad , sordid universe of guns , drugs , avarice and damaged dreams
it 's supposed to be a humorous , all-too-human look at how hope can breed a certain kind of madness -- and strength
, and unforgettable characters
've grown tired of going where no man has gone before
a solidly constructed , entertaining thriller
environmental changes
forages for audience sympathy
audience enthusiasm
of a particular theatrical family
from a leaden script
a captivating and intimate study about dying and loving
of its cast
highly professional film that 's old-fashioned in all the best possible ways
numbingly dull-witted and disquietingly creepy
because it overstays its natural running time
by corrupt and hedonistic weasels
bad writing , bad direction and bad acting -- the trifecta of badness
is dicaprio 's best performance in anything ever , and easily the most watchable film of the year
an original talent
bug things
hurts to watch
marvin gaye or
high art
broomfield dresses it up
nothing like love to give a movie a b-12 shot
the mentally ill
coy but exhilarating , with really solid performances by ving rhames and wesley snipes .
jangle
offset
keep the sides
sacrificed for skin
a welcome step
feel uneasy , even queasy
keep it interested
for its originality
the film 's hero is a bore and
the title character
without any passion
familiar with bombay musicals
a sleep-inducingly slow-paced crime drama with clumsy dialogue , heavy-handed phoney-feeling sentiment , and an overly-familiar set of plot devices
empathizes
of dreck
a compelling motion
a squirm-inducing fish-out-of-water formula
with a teeth-clenching gusto
it obviously desired
with a hint of the writing exercise about it
look it up
laconic and very stilted in its dialogue , this indie flick never found its audience , probably because it 's extremely hard to relate to any of the characters .
efforts toward closure
from the opening strains of the average white band 's `` pick up the pieces '' , you can feel the love .
as a rather frightening examination of modern times
the first half of his movie
, flee .
semi-stable ground
that a decent draft in the auditorium might blow it off the screen
an ambition to say something about its subjects , but not
eric schweig and
american musical comedy as we know it would n't exist without the precedent of yiddish theater , whose jolly , fun-for-fun 's - sake communal spirit goes to the essence of broadway .
fit chan like a $ 99 bargain-basement special
his own idiosyncratic strain of kitschy goodwill
works on some levels
thirteen conversations about one thing , for all its generosity and optimism
even greater
is so prolonged and boring it is n't even close to being the barn-burningly bad movie it promised it would be .
no real reason
richly detailed , deftly executed
shout ,
longer to heal : the welt on johnny knoxville 's stomach
's a tribute to the actress , and to her inventive director ,
losin ' his fan base
it 's not a film to be taken literally on any level , but its focus always appears questionable .
abc
's a smart , solid , kinetically-charged spy flick worthy of a couple hours of summertime and a bucket of popcorn .
from all the movie 's political ramifications
skewed melodrama
served such dire warning
strives to be more , but does n't quite get there .
quirky characters ,
hack-and-slash flick
pretty decent little documentary
some real vitality and even
what is otherwise a sumptuous work of b-movie imagination
two bright stars
can easily worm its way into your heart
muddy psychological
cheaper
i guess it just goes to show that if you give a filmmaker an unlimited amount of phony blood , nothing good can happen .
it almost loses what made you love it
a fifty car pileup
story becomes a hopeless , unsatisfying muddle
the movie does n't generate a lot of energy .
depend on empathy
smaller one of the characters in long time dead
sucks . '
lingers in the souls of these characters
's an unusual , thoughtful bio-drama with a rich subject and some fantastic moments and scenes .
companion piece
a vivid , spicy footnote to history ,
at the sundance film festival
in this situation
simple telling
its weighty themes are too grave for youngsters
if cinema had been around to capture the chaos of france in the 1790 's , one imagines the result would look like something like this .
is to be mesmerised .
let-down
real-life story
the tenor
unconventional
stoner
by young ballesta and galan -lrb- a first-time actor -rrb-
alive only when it switches gears to the sentimental
bible-study
demonstrating the adage that what is good for the goose
stuck to betty fisher
needs a whole bunch of snowball 's cynicism to cut through the sugar coating .
the gags , and
deeply felt fantasy of a director 's travel through 300 years of russian history .
sorry use of aaliyah in her one and
, it simply lulls you into a gentle waking coma .
unlike so many other hollywood movies of its ilk , it offers hope
of jordan
with such patronising reverence
does n't work as either
perversity , comedy and romance
disguise the fact
an agnostic carnivore
in that something 's horribly wrong
if you 're paying attention
put a human face
pair that with really poor comedic writing ...
the sequel is everything the original was not : contrived , overblown and tie-in ready .
share their enthusiasm
ye
from cowering poverty to courage and happiness
packed with moments out of an alice in wonderland adventure , a stalker thriller , and a condensed season of tv 's big brother .
sometimes baffling
one very funny joke
lesser appetites
no , we get another scene , and then another .
a coma-like state
at its best , this is grand-scale moviemaking for a larger-than-life figure , an artist who has been awarded mythic status in contemporary culture .
the movie is gorgeously made
stallion of the cimarron
been made
for the most part a useless movie , even with a great director at the helm
no-nonsense human beings they are
are clinically depressed and have abandoned their slim hopes and dreams .
it does in the execution
a light , yet engrossing piece .
the peculiar egocentricities
is a gentle film with dramatic punch , a haunting ode to humanity
since the movie is based on a nicholas sparks best seller , you know death is lurking around the corner , just waiting to spoil things .
the uncommitted
taxi driver and goodfellas
any ground
's a case of two actors who do everything humanly possible to create characters who are sweet and believable , and are defeated by a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
faster , livelier and a good deal funnier than his original
eventually snaps under the strain of its plot contrivances and its need to reassure .
most of the movie works so well i 'm almost recommending it , anyway -- maybe not to everybody , but certainly to people with a curiosity about how a movie can go very right , and then step wrong
watching an alfred hitchcock movie after drinking twelve beers
, if somewhat flawed ,
a sense-of-humour failure
a big musical number like ` praise the lord , he 's the god of second chances ' does n't put you off
true to its animatronic roots
writing and acting
a kind of ghandi gone bad
it 's the funniest american comedy since graffiti bridge .
isolated
anarchic
from movies , television and the theater
it sets for itself
gentle jesus
'd gone the way of don simpson
littered with trenchant satirical jabs at the peculiar egocentricities of the acting breed
that it chills the characters , reducing our emotional stake in the outcome of `` intacto 's '' dangerous and seductively stylish game
the holes in this film remain agape --
my cat ''
bad things
've actually spent time living in another community
leave you wanting more
on an emotional level , funnier , and
middle
yarn-spinner
a stunning new young talent in one
intense political and psychological thriller
a smart and funny
we 're - doing-it-for - the-cash ' sequel
respectively
iles '
earnest and well-meaning , and so stocked with talent , that you almost forget the sheer , ponderous awfulness of its script .
i could just skip it
many of the condescending stereotypes that so often plague films dealing with the mentally ill
disney animated
overmanipulative
wastes an exceptionally good idea .
tootsie knockoff .
versus `` them ''
for gas
since 1997
celebrated
describes this film : honest
you 'll laugh for not quite and hour and a half , but come out feeling strangely unsatisfied .
who liked there 's something about mary and both american pie movies
is disappointingly generic .
with the exception of about six gags
dedicated artists
the film 's saving graces
cross-cultural
century morality play
awe-inspiring visual poetry
improved .
surprisingly anemic
retrieve her husband
that there is no rest period , no timeout
of scene-chewing , teeth-gnashing actorliness
a plot that 's just too boring and obvious
new texture , new relevance , new reality
that '
broder
works effortlessly at delivering genuine , acerbic laughs
's sweet , funny , charming , and completely delightful
the verbal marks
vivid , convincing performances
deeply out of place
before its opening
in the mood for a fun -- but bad -- movie
mischievous visual style
, the mood remains oddly detached .
have that kind of impact on me these days
an encounter with the rich and the powerful who have nothing
may have many agendas
mind crappy movies as much
gosling creates a staggeringly compelling character , a young man whose sharp intellect is at the very root of his contradictory , self-hating , self-destructive ways .
riled up
become one of the movies ' creepiest conventions , in which the developmentally disabled
swept up in invincible
diciness
so much leniency
made him bitter and less mature
powerful emotional wallop
have no explanation or even plot relevance
just a kiss
preposterous moments
a damn fine and a truly distinctive and a deeply pertinent film .
pays earnest homage to turntablists and
perhaps , but
operates nicely
of most romantic comedies , infusing into the story
keep up
a very charming and funny movie .
dig themselves in deeper every time
see clockstoppers if you have nothing better to do with 94 minutes .
adroit but finally a trifle flat , mad love does n't galvanize its outrage the way , say
far from heaven is a dazzling conceptual feat , but more than that , it 's a work of enthralling drama .
the spy kids franchise establishes itself as a durable part of the movie landscape : a james bond series for kids .
it 's packed with adventure and a worthwhile environmental message , so
of technology
the fugitive , blade runner , and total recall , only without much energy or tension
familiar and foreign
borrow some
social dictates
` swept away ' sinks .
of tooth in roger dodger
are idiosyncratic enough to lift the movie above its playwriting 101 premise
major
stiletto-stomps the life out of it
commands
padre amaro
the prism of his or her own beliefs and prejudices
writer-director
ritchie 's film is easier to swallow than wertmuller 's polemical allegory ,
do well to cram earplugs in their ears and
and cultural lines
just when you 're ready to hate one character , or really sympathize with another character
concerned with aggrandizing madness , not the man
smartest kids
happy , heady jumble
is not a bad film .
a little more dramatic tension and some more editing
she 's all-powerful , a voice for a pop-cyber culture that feeds on her bjorkness .
barbershop gets its greatest play from the timeless spectacle of people really talking to each other .
yearning
his contradictory , self-hating , self-destructive ways
are more deeply thought through than in most ` right-thinking ' films .
is meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance
is the stuff of high romance , brought off with considerable wit .
mtv 's undressed
middle-america
of arty theorizing
of the condescending stereotypes that so often plague films dealing with the mentally ill
the best kind
the field of roughage dominates
, the dialogue sounds like horrible poetry .
removed
smaller numbered kidlets
hard to imagine another director ever making his wife look so bad in a major movie
, as a bonus ,
the origin story is well told , and
loose-jointed
need of a cube fix
truly annoying
most convincing
best achievements
of highly entertaining , self-aggrandizing , politically motivated documentary-making
an opinion
seems capable only of delivering artfully lighted , earnest inquiries that lack the kind of genuine depth that would make them redeemable .
tenacious demonstration
wears you down like a dinner guest showing off his doctorate
the cleverness , the weirdness and
's waltzed itself into the art film pantheon .
it wraps up a classic mother\/daughter struggle in recycled paper with a shiny new bow and
drawings
low-budget series
want to take a reality check before you pay the full ticket price to see `` simone , '' and consider a dvd rental instead
a non-stop cry
with a girl
still wo n't feel like the longest 90 minutes of your movie-going life
muckraking , soul-searching spirit
color or warmth
koepp 's screenplay is n't nearly surprising or clever enough to sustain a reasonable degree of suspense on its own .
`` pokemon ''
plummets into a comedy graveyard
the prospect of death
seems fresh and vital
of golf
really cool
of major acting lessons and maybe a little coffee
made me want to get made-up and go see this movie with my sisters
for a movie that tries to be smart , it 's kinda dumb .
shimmering , beautifully costumed
the filmmakers could dredge up
odd , inexplicable and unpleasant
banal and predictable
's only a movie
embraced
without disgust , a thrill , or the giggles
watch them clumsily mugging their way through snow dogs
the family tragedy
winged
here his sense of story and his juvenile camera movements smack of a film school undergrad , and
idiots
i have a confession to make :
a marginal thumbs
the revelation fails to justify the build-up .
like a fish that 's lived too long , austin powers in goldmember has some unnecessary parts and is kinda wrong in places .
blade ii is as estrogen-free as movies get
parker exposes the limitations of his skill and the basic flaws in his vision . '
to note that this film , like the similarly ill-timed antitrust , is easily as bad at a fraction the budget
subversive silence can be
students that deals with first love sweetly
action-movie
the relationships of the survivors
fast paced and suspenseful argentinian thriller
an adult who 's apparently been forced by his kids to watch too many barney videos
the reel\/real world dichotomy
which is good news to anyone who 's fallen under the sweet , melancholy spell of this unique director 's previous films
in the way of saying something meaningful about facing death
, standard , connect-the-dots storyline
goulash
realize ,
stripped almost entirely of such tools as nudity , profanity and violence
vertical limit
classic romantic comedy to which it aspires
the gorgeously elaborate continuation of `` the lord of the rings '' trilogy
not for their acting chops , but for their looks
desire to enjoy good trash every now and then .
could just as well be addressing the turn of the 20th century into the 21st .
with kitsch
the strange horror
celluloid garbage
sword
looks and feels like a low-budget hybrid of scarface or carlito 's way .
inherently
best brush
has felt , or
told something creepy and vague is in the works
in the movie
would do better elsewhere .
as it may sound
swoony music and fever-pitched melodrama
most consumers of lo mein and general tso 's chicken barely give a thought to the folks who prepare and deliver it
through it all ,
more repulsive
come off too amateurish and awkward
having things all spelled out
it 's apparent that this is one summer film that satisfies
with its hint of an awkward hitchcockian theme in tact
you places you have n't been
the 1960 version
heavy-duty ropes
to rebel against his oppressive , right-wing , propriety-obsessed family
segment
is a career-defining revelation .
another `` best man '' clone by weaving a theme throughout this funny film
the final 30 minutes
the forced new jersey lowbrow accent uma had
be tried as a war criminal
that it 's funny
even his lesser works outshine the best some directors
plummer steals the show without resorting to camp as nicholas ' wounded and wounding uncle ralph .
no new ground
the course for disney sequels
of squandering a topnotch foursome of actors
revel
, it 's not a very good movie in any objective sense
one of the best silly horror movies
whimsy
explanation
by extension , accomplishments
as an addictive guilty pleasure but the material never overcomes its questionable satirical ambivalence
the god
not a bad way
giving up on dreams when you 're a struggling nobody
the movie is amateurish
the religious and civic virtues
devils
better material
four star performance
stalker
entertainment opportunism at its most glaring
somewhere in the middle , the film compels , as demme experiments
cartoonish
, it turns the stomach .
travelogue
this familiar rise-and-fall tale
surprisingly refreshing
quitting delivers a sucker-punch , and its impact is all the greater beause director zhang 's last film , the cuddly shower , was a non-threatening multi-character piece centered around a public bath house
their super-powers , their super-simple animation and
its seas of sand to the fierce grandeur of its sweeping battle scenes
being neither
in clockstoppers , a sci-fi
a funny moment or
lectured to by tech-geeks ,
a gem , captured in the unhurried , low-key style favored by many directors of the iranian new wave .
to his two previous movies
more than a little pretentious
dog day afternoon with a cause
edifying
less mature
the princess
the now middle-aged participants
return to neverland manages to straddle the line between another classic for the company and just another run-of-the-mill disney sequel intended for the home video market
's its first sign of trouble .
an acidic all-male
any of it
bombastic
, vibrant introduction
terrified
while this gentle and affecting melodrama will have luvvies in raptures
like a room stacked with pungent flowers
ms. paltrow
and writer robert dean klein
emphasis on music in britney spears ' first movie
makes it seem fresh again .
the film has a terrific look and
delivers the outrageous , sickening , sidesplitting goods in steaming , visceral heaps
, the characters in swimfan seem motivated by nothing short of dull , brain-deadening hangover .
often downright creepy
than to show us a good time
its heart , as simple self-reflection meditation
that you want it to be better and more successful than it is
, i enjoyed .
any real raw emotion
transcends its agenda to deliver awe-inspiring , at times sublime , visuals and offer a fascinating glimpse into the subculture of extreme athletes whose derring-do puts the x into the games .
such master screenwriting comes courtesy of john pogue , the yale grad who previously gave us `` the skulls '' and last year 's `` rollerball
hit cable
`` besotted ''
the star and everyone else involved
as bad as you think ,
fascinating and
a sly dissection of the inanities of the contemporary music business and a rather sad story of the difficulties of artistic collaboration
mopping
kaufman 's script
all too clear
ripening
a movie comes along to remind us of how very bad a motion picture can truly be .
never rises to its clever what-if concept .
1993
a lot of talent is wasted in this crass , low-wattage endeavor .
of the most highly-praised disappointments i
well-constructed fluff , which is all it seems intended to be
a charismatic charmer likely to seduce and conquer
in memory
labor day weekend upload
national media circles
as is often the case with ambitious , eager first-time filmmakers
comically evil
trying to say
at its best , which occurs often , michael moore 's bowling for columbine rekindles the muckraking , soul-searching spirit of the ` are we a sick society ? '
after-school special
the resonant and sense-spinning run lola run
, biggie and tupac is undeniably subversive and involving in its bold presentation .
replacing objects in a character 's hands
nothing more than a run-of-the-mill action flick .
be of nature , of man or of one another
dark and quirky comedy
a delicious , quirky movie with a terrific screenplay and fanciful direction by michael gondry .
predictable , maudlin story
el crimen del padre amaro because it 's anti-catholic
actory concoctions ,
full-length
either needs more substance to fill the time or some judicious editing
wild thornberrys movie
a well-acted , but one-note film
the problems of fledgling democracies
bedroom
romantic comedy boilerplate from start to finish
park 's
comic possibilities
honorably mexican and burns its kahlories with conviction .
with no aspirations
subtle ironies and
uncompromising , letting
the tuxedo '' should have been the vehicle for chan that `` the mask '' was for jim carrey .
whereas oliver stone 's conspiracy thriller jfk was long , intricate , star-studded and visually flashy
want the story to go on and on
a genuine mind-bender .
pointed personalities
than most of jaglom 's self-conscious and gratingly irritating films
surveillance
's sincere to a fault , but
ellen pompeo
get further and further apart
loads of cgi and
does n't quite do justice to the awfulness of the movie , for that comes through all too painfully in the execution .
here is a vh1 behind the music special that has something a little more special behind it : music that did n't sell many records but helped change a nation .
the park
fan base
megalomaniac
and about
of nausea
wanted to stand up in the theater and shout , ` hey , kool-aid !
those standards
thoroughly engrossing
the tides
getting kids
by the time christmas rolls around
'll laugh for not quite and hour and a half , but
a hard look at one man 's occupational angst and its subsequent reinvention , a terrifying study of bourgeois
this gentle , mesmerizing portrait of a man coming to terms with time
wail
as gory as the scenes of torture and self-mutilation may be
depend on your threshold for pop manifestations of the holy spirit
orlando
be considered a funny little film
the silly , over-the-top coda
why
there are many definitions of ` time waster ' but this movie must surely be one of them
electoral process
strenuously
willing to see with their own eyes
filmmaker yvan attal quickly writes himself into a corner
middle age with this unlikely odyssey
a randall wallace film
bring a heart and reality that buoy the film , and at times , elevate it to a superior crime movie
an intelligent person is n't necessarily an admirable storyteller .
the title , many can aspire but none can equal
emotional expectations
quietly freaking out
brosnan 's finest non-bondish performance
had trusted audiences to understand a complex story , and left off the film 's predictable denouement
belong to somebody
most undeserving
it 's forgivable that the plot feels
it 's an entertaining movie , and the effects , boosted to the size of a downtown hotel , will all but take you to outer space .
handheld
family fundamentals gets you riled up
than their unique residences
the screen in their version of the quiet american
alone conscious
assaults
crisp framing
doing a lot of things , but does n't
shines bright on this frozen tundra soap opera that breathes extraordinary life into the private existence of the inuit people .
designed to make you feel guilty about ignoring what the filmmakers clearly believe
a thriller
are immaculate , with roussillon providing comic relief .
you weep
full of detail about the man and his country
the grossest movie
a romantic comedy plotline
his juvenile camera movements
some body smacks of exhibitionism more than it does cathartic truth telling .
listless , witless
in a low-key , organic way that encourages you to accept it as life and go with its flow
even easier
other trouble-in-the-ghetto flicks
folks worthy
a total misfire
tossed in
goes awry
the outdated clothes and plastic knickknacks
in all fairness , i must report that the children of varying ages in my audience never coughed , fidgeted or romped up and down the aisles for bathroom breaks .
mexican and burns its kahlories with conviction
made the first film
acknowledges
a terrific date movie , whatever your orientation .
it is that it does n't give a damn .
your skin and
its subtly
a christmas carol ''
lactating hippie
york intelligentsia
a hollow tribute
completely honest
be taken seriously
the movie is hardly a masterpiece ,
dalloway
a pleasant and engaging enough sit ,
plotted and
in more abundant supply in this woefully hackneyed movie , directed by scott kalvert , about street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches , gratuitous violence , or empty machismo
featured in drumline
of indians
becomes a ravishing waif after applying a smear of lip-gloss
be called ` my husband is travis bickle '
nia
becalmed
tarantula
think much of its characters , its protagonist , or of us
made the original men in black
complex story
passions , obsessions
rest her valley-girl image
edifying glimpse
a certain sense of experimentation and improvisation to this film that may not always work
looking for astute observations
sporadic bursts of liveliness , some so-so slapstick and
the theater in the first 10 minutes
sent
gorgeous and deceptively minimalist
hard-to-predict and absolutely essential chemistry
view a movie as harrowing
i enjoyed barbershop
of promise
very believable
like the guys
the process
dreams and aspirations
winning performances and some effecting moments
its own ambitious goals
above the globe in dazzling panoramic shots that make the most of the large-screen format , before swooping down on a string of exotic locales , scooping the whole world up in a joyous communal festival of rhythm
rip
were in the 1950s
while this has the making of melodrama
the level of insight that made
fearful
is a really special walk in the woods .
shake up
slender
a humorless journey into a philosophical void .
agent jack ryan
contradiction
, murdock and rest
obviously , a lot of people wasted a lot of their time -lrb- including mine -rrb- on something very inconsequential .
is the awkwardly paced soap opera-ish story
for a thirteen-year-old 's book report
drug abuse , infidelity
electric guitar
morality ,
translation : ` we do n't need to try very hard . '
like going to a house party and watching the host defend himself against a frothing ex-girlfriend
its parade
up-and-coming
a deeper realization of cinema 's inability to stand in for true , lived experience
ends with outtakes in which most of the characters forget their lines and just utter ` uhhh , ' which is better than most of the writing in the movie .
to recommend snow dogs
sub-sophomoric
an almost sure-fire prescription
shriveled
appreciates the art
made eddie murphy a movie star and the man has n't aged a day .
original little film
pinochet 's crimes
the first mistake , i suspect ,
, brisk 85-minute screwball thriller
will undoubtedly play well in european markets , where mr. besson is a brand name , and in asia , where ms. shu is an institution
the art direction
off-puttingly cold
hard-hitting documentary
beautifully crafted and
tight pants and big tits
the ending feels at odds with the rest of the film .
drive-by
that often detract from the athleticism
american audiences
rubenesque physique
the real star of this movie is the score , as in the songs translate well to film , and
more darkly
college cliques
formula 51
to salute writer-director haneke -lrb- he adapted elfriede jelinek 's novel -rrb- for making a film that is n't nearly as graphic but much more powerful , brutally shocking and difficult to watch
a message that cautions children about disturbing the world 's delicate ecological balance
if nakata did it better
real strength
only are the film 's sopranos gags incredibly dated and unfunny
practitioners
is , we have no idea what in creation is going on .
is extraordinary
is so convincing
sheridan had a wonderful account to work from , but ,
buy is an accomplished actress , and this is a big , juicy role
's not without style
fashion a story around him
the search for redemption makes for a touching love story , mainly because blanchett and ribisi compellingly tap into a spiritual aspect of their characters ' suffering .
a clarity of purpose and even-handedness
's a clear-eyed portrait of an intensely lived time , filled with nervous energy , moral ambiguity and great uncertainties .
twenty years later , reggio still knows how to make a point with poetic imagery , but his ability to startle has been stifled by the very prevalence of the fast-forward technology that he so stringently takes to task .
have been discovered , indulged in and rejected as boring before i see this piece of crap again
one man
twinkle
hubristic folly
dangerously collide
the lead roles
who are sweet and believable , and are defeated by a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
pure craft
has the right stuff for silly summer entertainment
given relatively dry material from nijinsky 's writings to perform
because
guessing the director is a magician
confining color
cinderella
sequels
be intolerable company
tissue-thin ego
the wish
be wacky without clobbering the audience over the head and
so earnest , so overwrought
had a good cheesy b-movie playing in theaters since ... well ...
demanding than it needs to be
often inert sci-fi action thriller .
's infuriating about full frontal
crime film
such pictures
its new england characters , most of whom wander about in thick clouds of denial
s1m0ne
a few early laughs scattered around a plot
unruly
may hinge on what you thought of the first film .
skipped country bears
whose songs
complex portrait
is well told
seems grant does n't need the floppy hair and the self-deprecating stammers after all .
bike
, though .
and rosario dawson
viscerally exciting , and dramatically moving , it 's the very definition of epic adventure .
you 'll laugh at either the obviousness of it all or its stupidity or maybe even its inventiveness , but
elegant and
film ' in the worst sense of the expression
a purposefully reductive movie
that is presented with universal appeal
believe in santa claus
ready-made
this is a superior horror flick .
singing and dancing
regardless of whether or not ultimate blame
giles
film that is an encouraging debut feature but has a needlessly downbeat ending that
the curse of a self-hatred instilled
lillard and cardellini earn their scooby snacks
a tv special
not-very-funny
you 're dying to see the same old thing in a tired old setting
supplies with tremendous skill
\* s \* h ''
the performance
pick up the durable best seller smart women , foolish choices for advice
and wrestling fans
a scenario
a former gong show addict
conquers france as an earthy napoleon
the remake
old disease-of-the-week small-screen melodramas
amy 's
of his reserved but existential poignancy
be profane ,
but as
counting a few gross-out comedies i 've been trying to forget
ii
bear universe
do n't need to know your ice-t 's from your cool-j 's to realize that as far as these shootings are concerned , something is rotten in the state of california .
unpredictable character
shout about
for in drama , suspense , revenge , and romance
just a string of stale gags ,
is a confusing melange of tones and styles , one moment a romantic trifle and the next a turgid drama .
an engrossing portrait of uncompromising artists trying to create something original against the backdrop of a corporate music industry that only seems to care about the bottom line .
debris
the feeling
between the sexes
modern cinema
category
exclusively
this dream hispanic role
philosophical conscience
should ask for a raise
of keening and self-mutilating sideshow geeks
'll at least remember their characters
kapur 's contradictory feelings about his material
shreve 's graceful dual narrative gets clunky on the screen , and we keep getting torn away from the compelling historical tale to a less-compelling soap opera
displays something more important : respect for its flawed , crazy people
the dead horse
larger socio-political picture
of people
essentially `` fatal attraction '' remade for viewers who were in diapers when the original was released in 1987 .
the subtitled costume drama is set in a remote african empire before cell phones , guns , and the internal combustion engine , but the politics that thump through it are as timely as tomorrow .
puzzled
they 're just a couple of cops in copmovieland , these two ,
of roger swanson
of believability
no one involved , save dash , shows the slightest aptitude for acting ,
a graceful , moving tribute
exposure
-lrb- excepting love hewitt -rrb-
than the grey zone
being released a few decades too late
is given passionate , if somewhat flawed , treatment .
to appreciate scratch
tiring
alive as its own fire-breathing entity in this picture
an engrossing and grim portrait
as a director , eastwood is off his game --
should give `` scratch '' a second look .
breathe life
liar
yet not as hilariously raunchy as south park
when the fire burns out , we 've only come face-to-face with a couple dragons and that 's where the film ultimately fails .
poor fit
strong supporting players
hooked on the delicious pulpiness of its lurid fiction .
thrust
for no one
've yet to find an actual vietnam war combat movie actually produced by either the north or south vietnamese
a thriller , and
its use of the thriller form to examine the labyrinthine ways in which people 's lives cross and change
enjoy seeing how both evolve
stillborn
bluster
your sympathy for this otherwise challenging soul
its shape-shifting perils , political intrigue
five minutes but instead
a bygone era , and its convolutions
has become of us all in the era of video
a septuagenarian
with actors
seesawed
putrid pond
cinematography
riveting set pieces
everyone 's to blame here .
contrived plotting , stereotyped characters and woo 's over-the-top instincts as a director undermine the moral dilemma at the movie 's heart .
how funny
the most part
coupling disgracefully written dialogue with flailing bodily movements
to great artistic significance
wedding
that is deuces wild
enormous debts
, '' derrida is an undeniably fascinating and playful fellow .
are both listless
' swims away with the sleeper movie of the summer award .
well used
to inhale this gutter romancer 's secondhand material
its accumulated enjoyment
legendary actor michel serrault ,
lacks the charisma and ability to carry the film on his admittedly broad shoulders .
-lrb- and better -rrb-
with these ardently christian storylines
sense-spinning run lola run
worthless film
to have cared much about any aspect of it , from its cheesy screenplay to the grayish quality of its lighting to its last-minute , haphazard theatrical release
little too obvious , but restrained and subtle
a video helmer
's also one that , next to his best work , feels clumsy and convoluted
the sort of picture in which , whenever one of the characters has some serious soul searching to do , they go to a picture-perfect beach during sunset .
rambles aimlessly through ill-conceived action pieces
martin lawrence 's
's fitting
coffee table book
looking for a tale of brits
given a full workout
dehumanizing and ego-destroying process
` solid '
a refreshing change from the usual whoopee-cushion effort aimed at the youth market .
deliberately and
converted
lunar mission
relentlessly harmless
is many things -- stoner midnight flick , sci-fi deconstruction , gay fantasia -- but above all it 's a love story as sanguine as its title .
absurdist wit
of cute and cloying material
could want .
forbidden
above the ordinary
in a strange way nails all of orlean 's themes without being a true adaptation of her book
recreated by john woo in this little-known story of native americans and their role in the second great war
not really know who `` they '' were , what `` they '' looked like
any english lit
it should go
a porn film without the sex scenes
though it flirts with bathos and pathos and the further oprahfication of the world as we know it
the script ,
show up soon
see it for karen black , who camps up a storm as a fringe feminist conspiracy theorist named dirty dick .
it 's a pedestrian , flat drama that screams out ` amateur ' in almost every frame .
worn a bit thin over the years ,
extreme sports generation
obvious at times
the dispatching of the cast is as often imaginative as it is gory
haphazard theatrical release
where it 's on slippery footing
played for maximum moisture
, mibii is rote work and predictable , but with a philosophical visual coming right at the end that extravagantly redeems it .
sane and healthy
the resolutions
true for both the movie and the title character played by brendan fraser
between dumb fun
it is nearly impossible to look at or understand
tempting
with this cast
for a film that takes nearly three hours to unspool
disney 's cinderella
connections
hat
the illusion of work is than actual work
stays there for the duration .
'll go out on a limb .
whose meaning and
walls
there 's a delightfully quirky movie to be made from curling , but
bigger and more ambitious than the first installment
relays its universal points
this sad , occasionally horrifying but often inspiring film is among wiseman 's warmest .
, because of its heightened , well-shaped dramas , twice as powerful
foster and whitaker
this turd squashed
play
no movies
15-year old
on the news
should make it required viewing in university computer science departments for years to come
enactments , however fascinating they may be as history ,
so damned
have the worthy successor to a better tomorrow and the killer which they have been patiently waiting for
philosophical musings
sometimes inadequate
to come along in quite some time
manages to accomplish what few sequels can --
brendan fraser
adjective
then go see this delightful comedy .
depiction
to be idling in neutral
to remember a niche hit
say nothing of boring .
as three of the most multilayered and sympathetic female characters of the year
own coolness
this disney cartoon
whether , in this case , that 's true
the normal divisions
be an honest and loving one
equal amounts of beautiful movement and inside information .
the funniest jokes of any movie
pee-related sight gags
amounts
that their charm does n't do a load of good
fat liar
the urban landscapes are detailed down to the signs on the kiosks
graphic treatment
one funny popcorn
seem more like medicine than entertainment
produced in recent memory , even if it 's far tamer than advertised
no level whatsoever
felt and vividly detailed story about newcomers in a strange new world
sneaks up on the viewer
a little longer
an american -lrb- and an america -rrb-
privy
elevate it to a superior crime movie
general hospital
chimney fires and stacks
crime-land action genre
lacking a depth in storytelling usually found in anime like this
central
a lot of charm
epic american story
running for office -- or
spirit is a visual treat , and it takes chances that are bold by studio standards
an open mind
monopoly
gooding is the energetic frontman , and it 's hard to resist his enthusiasm , even if the filmmakers come up with nothing original in the way of slapstick sequences
the unfolding of bielinsky 's
washington 's -rrb-
than a well-acted television melodrama
compelling , provocative and prescient
a credible case
set in a remote african empire before cell phones , guns , and the internal combustion engine
imaginary
beautiful , cold , oddly colorful and just plain otherworldly , a freaky bit of art that 's there to scare while we delight in the images .
of the killer
but could have and should have been deeper
is an exercise in chilling style , and twohy films the sub , inside and out , with an eye on preserving a sense of mystery .
idemoto and kim make a gorgeous pair ... their scenes brim with sexual possibility and emotional danger
sprecher
the byplay and bickering between the now spy-savvy siblings , carmen -lrb- vega -rrb- and juni -lrb- sabara -rrb- cortez ,
pseudo-bio
show 's
a ripper
of love , family and all that
catch it ... if you can !
only at the prospect of beck 's next project .
it 's not a classic spy-action or buddy movie , but it 's entertaining enough and worth a look .
did the film
of the boy
extrusion
run-of-the-mill raunchy humor
mystique
first film something of a sleeper success
terrorists are more evil than ever !
got to me
though flawed movie
of course ,
seen in a while , a meander
, they fall to pieces
jacques chardonne
cares
incompetent , incoherent
the intimate , unguarded moments of folks who live in unusual homes
two bodies and
mike tyson 's
with an unusual protagonist -lrb- a kilt-wearing jackson -rrb- and subject matter , the improbable `` formula 51 '' is somewhat entertaining , but it could have been much stronger .
is the cold comfort
flows forwards and back , weaving themes among three strands which allow us to view events as if through a prism
allowed to use the word `` new '' in its title , because there 's not an original character , siuation or joke in the entire movie
get a few punches
own quirky hipness
everyone 's bag
letting his superb actors convey martin 's deterioration and barbara 's sadness -- and , occasionally
a questionable kind
the observations of this social\/economic\/urban environment
typical majid majidi shoe-loving
`` feardotcom '' has the makings of an interesting meditation on the ethereal nature of the internet and the otherworldly energies it could channel , but
the price of popularity and
raimi 's -rrb- matured quite a bit with spider-man , even though it 's one of the most plain white toast comic book films
of the hermitage
after 30 minutes into a slap-happy series
three hours and with very little story or character development
loyalty , courage and dedication
who are coping , in one way or another , with life
is getting old
the first 30 or 40 minutes
exalted tagline
sink the movie
never shows why , of all the period 's volatile romantic lives , sand and musset are worth particular attention .
another instead of talking
a different kind of film
his roles
death might be a release .
's novel .
best when illustrating the demons bedevilling the modern masculine journey
it is exactly what it wants to be : an atrociously , mind-numbingly , indescribably bad movie
is n't as compelling or as believable
does n't conjure proper respect for followers of the whole dead-undead genre , who deserve more from a vampire pic than a few shrieky special effects
cgi feature
's that painful
of the comeback curlers
part biography , part entertainment and
between the son and his wife
even more ludicrous
as sand 's masculine persona , with its love of life and beauty , takes form
lasker 's canny , meditative script distances sex and love , as byron and luther
came up with a treasure chest of material
three years
pat it makes your teeth hurt
not quite a comedy
eyelids
you just do n't care whether that cold-hearted snake petrovich -lrb- that would be reno -rrb- gets his comeuppance .
's even more remarkable
a rock-solid gangster movie
marks him as one of the most interesting writer\/directors working today
john carlen 's script
a stifling morality tale
moments of genuine insight into the urban heart
for once
the importance of those moments
is deeply and rightly disturbing
the thing about guys like evans
a ride , basically the kind of greatest-hits reel that might come with a subscription to espn the magazine
death to smoochy is often very funny ,
and bar dancers
corniness and cliche
willie
like very light errol morris
sumptuous stream
based on a nicholas sparks best seller
an interesting look
for both the movie and the title character played by brendan fraser
-lrb- this -rrb- meandering and pointless french coming-of-age import from writer-director anne-sophie birot
simone is not real
american and european cinema has amassed a vast holocaust literature , but it is impossible to think of any film more challenging or depressing than the grey zone
made me want to bolt the theater in the first 10 minutes
make j.k. rowling 's marvelous series
two towers outdoes its spectacle .
was the one we felt when the movie ended so damned soon
pretty and gifted
ca n't go home again
is supposed to be the star of the story , but comes across as pretty dull and wooden
nearly as graphic but
this is popcorn movie fun with equal doses of action , cheese , ham and cheek -lrb- as well as a serious debt to the road warrior -rrb- , but it feels like unrealized potential
both sitcomishly predictable and cloying in its attempts
uncanny skill
jason 's gone to manhattan and hell
the only entertainment you 'll derive from this choppy and sloppy affair will be from unintentional giggles -- several of them .
reactionary ideas about women
dramatic scenes
grad
, depends if you believe that the shocking conclusion is too much of a plunge or not .
it 's a heck of a ride
is compelling enough ,
a mrs. robinson complex
contrived and cliched
horde
with the rich
for a date
pretty listless collection
a genial romance that maintains a surprisingly buoyant tone throughout , notwithstanding some of the writers ' sporadic dips into pop freudianism
own creations
this one is certainly well-meaning , but
my aisle 's
charismatic enough
trying to laugh at how bad
a coming-of-age story and cautionary parable ,
the only thing `` swept away '' is the one hour and thirty-three minutes
a surplus
owen
landscapes
a load of good
carlin
ice age only improves on it , with terrific computer graphics , inventive action sequences and a droll sense of humor
unnoticed and underappreciated
has some unnecessary parts and
i 've seen some bad singer-turned actors , but lil bow wow takes the cake .
, i 'd take -lrb- its -rrb- earnest errors and hard-won rewards over the bombastic self-glorification of other feel-good fiascos like antwone fisher or the emperor 's club any time .
awe and affection -- and
the confusing sexual messages
their computer-animated faces
nary a glimmer of self-knowledge
fearlessly gets under the skin of the people involved
to ever fit smoothly together
b movie way
of naturalness
something creepy about this movie
fascinating portrait
the life of the campaign-trail press , especially ones
a certain kind
seagal films
and finely cut diamond
seriously , rent the disney version .
a fairly harmless but ultimately lifeless feature-length afterschool special
has this sneaky feel to it -- as if the director is trying to dupe the viewer into taking it all as very important simply because the movie is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product
with minimal imagination , you could restage the whole thing in your bathtub .
it 's a pretty mediocre family film .
's worth ,
is a tart , smart breath of fresh air
after the family tragedy
wickedly undramatic central theme
good intentions leads to the video store
robinson 's web of suspense
flags
with a film
flashy , empty sub-music video style
the film is a confusing melange of tones and styles , one moment a romantic trifle and the next a turgid drama .
` silence of the lambs '
a wonderful , imaginative script
the end of kung pow
cult section
a prim widow
earplugs
than does the movie or the character any good
plays like a checklist of everything rob reiner and his cast
no clue about making a movie
ice age wo n't drop your jaw
like the work of an artist who is simply tired -- of fighting the same fights , of putting the weight of the world on his shoulders , of playing with narrative form
shadows
best moments
nicholson 's
he actually adds a period to his first name
appear in full regalia
countenance
above similar fare
teen-exploitation playbook
experimental enough to alienate the mainstream audience while ringing cliched to hardened indie-heads
quitting offers piercing domestic drama with spikes of sly humor .
of a an
fluid , no-nonsense authority
an intimate feeling ,
try to
films to date
grow into a movie career
longer
, intricate magic
scuttled
plot holes
human drama
the rez
cop flick cliches like an oily arms dealer , squad car pile-ups and the requisite screaming captain
fill the hot chick , the latest gimmick from this unimaginative comedian .
in international cinema
a life interestingly lived
jazzy new revisionist theories
yorker
the road ,
is , as comedy goes ,
shoot something on crummy-looking videotape
a bit anachronistic
suspect
an act of spiritual faith --
have their funny bones tickled
undermines some phenomenal performances
bigger setpieces
than it can comfortably hold
the presence
directed by joel zwick
the problem with the bread , my sweet is that it 's far too sentimental .
enjoyable than its predecessor
authentic to the core of his being
was probably more fun to make than it is to sit through
seems more psychotic than romantic
organic
the manner of a golden book sprung to life
that actually looks as if it belongs on the big screen
they do n't fit well together and neither is well told .
the creative process or even
intricately constructed
leaning on badly-rendered cgi effects
is impossible not to be awed by the power and grace of one of the greatest natural sportsmen of modern times .
would be great to see this turd squashed under a truck , preferably a semi .
the best thing i can say about this film
that seagal 's overweight and out of shape
you enjoy more because you 're one of the lucky few who sought it out
loses points when it surrenders to a formulaic bang-bang , shoot-em-up scene at the conclusion .
played and smartly
cross toxic chemicals with a bunch of exotic creatures
this genre
a good yarn -- which is nothing to sneeze at these days
look classy in a '60s
science-fiction elements
more harmless
a rather unique approach
made its way into your very bloodstream
privileged
the greedy talent agents
revolting
a case of two actors who do everything humanly possible to create characters who are sweet and believable , and are defeated by a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
the perspective it offers
be trained to live out and carry on their parents ' anguish
longevity
themselves too sophisticated for the cheese-laced spectacles that pack 'em in on the subcontinent
long-suffering heroine
jolly , fun-for-fun 's - sake communal spirit goes to the essence of broadway
just has too much on its plate to really stay afloat for its just under ninety minute running time .
a welcome , if downbeat , missive from a forgotten front
his sentimental journey
fessenden continues to do interesting work
pile up .
wickedly sick and twisted
be made from curling
into the deepest recesses of the character to unearth the quaking essence of passion , grief and fear
stunt sequences
well-written and occasionally challenging social drama
from elysian fields
a hint of joy
and history lesson
the script is smart and dark - hallelujah for small favors .
pro or con --
it is essentially empty
millions of eager fans
michael schiffer and hossein amini
like the rugrats movies , the wild thornberrys movie does n't offer much more than the series ,
sarah and
are quite funny ,
the celebrated irish playwright , poet and drinker
awry
casts its spooky net out into the atlantic ocean and spits it back ,
they do best - being teenagers
of the movies ' creepiest conventions
while adding the rich details and go-for-broke acting that heralds something special
've been to the movies
schrader examines crane 's decline with unblinking candor .
requires the enemy to never shoot straight
, fun , curiously adolescent movie
` jackass : the movie
's a movie that ends with truckzilla
grabowsky
be the best and most mature comedy of the 2002 summer season speaks more of the season than the picture
with but they 're simply not funny performers
, well-crafted family film
bull
on a silver platter
house
a florid turn of phrase that owes more to guy ritchie than the bard of avon
tiny little jokes
yearning for adventure and a chance to prove his worth
through horror and hellish conditions
the wheezing terrorist subplot
is n't a terrible movie , just a stultifyingly obvious one -- an unrewarding collar for a murder mystery
the quirky and recessive charms of co-stars martin donovan and mary-louise parker help overcome the problematic script .
going to feel like you were n't invited to the party
picture that at the very least has a spark of life to it -- more than you can say for plenty of movies that flow through the hollywood pipeline without a hitch .
-lrb- allen 's -rrb- been making piffle for a long while , and hollywood ending may be his way of saying that piffle is all that the airhead movie business deserves from him right now
so insatiable it absorbs all manner of lame entertainment
being earnest , so thick with wit it plays like a reading from bartlett 's familiar quotations
broomfield has compelling new material but he does n't unveil it until the end , after endless scenes of him wheedling reluctant witnesses and pointing his camera through the smeared windshield of his rental car
liked the previous movies in the series
the script by david koepp is perfectly serviceable and because he gives the story some soul ...
a pretentious and ultimately empty examination
-- but certainly hard to hate .
best about
in a long line of ultra-violent war movies , this one
scherfig , who has had a successful career in tv , tackles more than she can handle .
gifted artists
clever makeup design
boardwalk
a modem that disconnects every 10 seconds
a documentary that works
hold up over the long haul
a weird , arresting little ride
be ya-ya
making fun of these people
alcatraz ' ... a cinematic corpse
coming-of-age stories
warmth and gentle
the r rating is for brief nudity and a grisly corpse --
owes more to guy ritchie
, average , middle-aged woman
taking us through a film that is part biography , part entertainment and part history
the brain
the movie 's plot is almost entirely witless and inane , carrying every gag two or three times beyond its limit to sustain a laugh .
a drag queen
to ponder how a whole segment of pop-music history has been allowed to get wet , fuzzy and sticky
've had the misfortune to watch in quite some time
commentary on nachtwey
has flaws
septic tank
is so rich with period minutiae it 's like dying and going to celluloid heaven
cultural , sexual and social discord
, see scratch for the music , see scratch for a lesson in scratching , but , most of all , see it for the passion .
the powerful success of read my lips with such provocative material
populating its hackneyed and meanspirited storyline with cardboard characters and performers who
none of his sweetness and vulnerability
lacks aspirations of social upheaval
two dimension tale
for their mamet
none of this sounds promising
coaster
a point or two regarding life
much like a brand-new
young leads
british actor
as it stands i
gratify anyone who has ever suspected hollywood of being overrun by corrupt and hedonistic weasels
a menace
around sex toys and offers
a bittersweet film
somber , absurd , and , finally ,
low-brow humor , gratuitous violence and a disturbing disregard
end all chases
auto focus
the same way you came --
while the production details are lavish
is ingenious fun
such dire warning
a sleep-inducingly slow-paced crime drama with clumsy dialogue , heavy-handed phoney-feeling sentiment , and an overly-familiar set
in a better movie
'd expect in such a potentially sudsy set-up
loves the members of the upper class almost as much as they love themselves .
explore the connections between place and personal identity .
sometimes it must have seemed to frida kahlo as if her life did , too
engulfed
too much like an infomercial for ram dass 's latest book
're a fan of the series
injustices
characters and motivations
must be said that he is an imaginative filmmaker who can see the forest for the trees
clyde barrow 's car
a teeth-clenching gusto
, tragedy , bravery , political intrigue , partisans and sabotage
enormous amount
sounds , and feels more like an extended , open-ended poem than a traditionally structured story
fool ourselves is one hour photo 's real strength
steven segal
sticks his mug
an unusually dry-eyed , even analytical approach
from portugal
the screenwriters dig themselves in deeper every time they toss logic and science into what is essentially a `` dungeons and dragons '' fantasy with modern military weaponry ...
caruso takes an atypically hypnotic approach to a world that 's often handled in fast-edit , hopped-up fashion
for everyone
of feeling
told almost entirely
haphazard
after a film like this
the movie 's heart
cinematic fluidity and sense
in a standard plot
come away thinking not only that kate is n't very bright , but that she has n't been worth caring about and that maybe she , janine and molly -- an all-woman dysfunctional family -- deserve one another
a worthy addition to the cinematic canon , which , at last count , numbered 52 different versions
relating the complicated history of the war
shaking its blair witch project real-time roots
just the sort of lazy tearjerker that gives movies about ordinary folk a bad name
the good fight in vietnam
the perverse pleasure
, the payoff for the audience , as well as the characters , is messy , murky , unsatisfying .
opening up
despair about entrapment in the maze of modern life
efforts toward closure only open new wounds
be rewarded with some fine acting
thirst
assume is just another day of brit cinema
needs .
needed sweeping , dramatic , hollywood moments
rock 's
faster paced
slightly wised-up kids
miscast leads , banal dialogue
simply and eloquently
imaginative filmmaker
co-wrote the script
cloudy
fits into a classic genre , in its script and execution
about impossible , irrevocable choices
alternately fascinating and frustrating
the thornier aspects
chimps , lots of chimps , all blown up to the size of a house
typed ` chris rock , ' ` anthony hopkins ' and ` terrorists ' into some univac-like script machine
is -- to its own detriment -- much
may be lovely
phillip noyce and all of his actors -- as well as his cinematographer , christopher doyle -- understand the delicate forcefulness of greene 's prose , and it 's there on the screen in their version of the quiet american
surrounding us with hyper-artificiality
a high-end john hughes comedy
than a side dish of asparagus
in the lone star state
tides
this one is
mandel holland 's
despite its floating narrative
makes the film special
displays with somber earnestness in the new adaptation of the cherry orchard
the average white band 's `` pick up the pieces ''
passions , obsessions , and loneliest dark spots
accomplishes in his chilling , unnerving film
hews
if you 're as happy listening to movies as you are watching them , and the slow parade of human frailty fascinates you
enough hour-and-a-half
holds interest in the midst of a mushy , existential exploration of why men leave their families
its willingness to explore its principal characters with honesty , insight and humor
delicate balance of style , text , and subtext that 's so simple and precise that anything discordant would topple the balance
irrigates our souls
strong-minded viewpoint
anyone 's guess
a filmmaker to bring any edge or personality to the rising place that would set it apart from other deep south stories
made me realize that we really have n't had a good cheesy b-movie playing in theaters since ... well ... since last week 's reign of fire .
will strike a chord with anyone who 's ever
that rare quality of being able to creep the living hell out of you
taken
-lrb- leigh -rrb- has a true talent for drawing wrenching performances from his actors -lrb- improvised over many months -rrb- and for conveying the way tiny acts of kindness make ordinary life survivable .
heavy with flabby rolls of typical toback machinations .
r&b names
can not help be entertained by the sight of someone getting away with something
assurance worthy
are on display
give pinochet 's crimes a political context
how a skillful filmmaker can impart a message without bludgeoning the audience over the head .
purely abstract
to become good
a book on the subject
easy to love robin tunney
will filmmakers
's endgame .
van damme
the diverse , marvelously twisted shapes history has taken
mediocre tribute
you wide awake and
's witnessed
believe if it were n't true
of love head-on
pretty much sucks , but has a funny moment or two .
i suspect that there are more interesting ways of dealing with the subject .
at soccer hooliganism
bogs down in insignificance , saying nothing about kennedy 's assassination and revealing nothing about the pathology it pretends to investigate
old mystery
hear the ultimate fate of these girls and
the grandkids
the most good-hearted yet sensual entertainment
the actors are fantastic .
moviemaker
miller eloquently captures the moment when a woman 's life , out of a deep-seated , emotional need , is about to turn onto a different path .
as laugh-out-loud lunacy with a pronounced monty pythonesque flavor
it 's hard to take her spiritual quest at all seriously
somewhat tired
of the best war movies ever made
a great writer
eventually , they will have a showdown , but , by then , your senses are as mushy as peas and you do n't care who fires the winning shot .
with few exceptions
is balanced by a rich visual clarity and deeply
there might be some sort of credible gender-provoking philosophy submerged here , but who the hell cares ?
but no-nonsense human beings they are
the result is more depressing than liberating , but
the way about vicarious redemption
howard and his co-stars all give committed performances , but
get shorty
resurrect
the souls
he slaps together his own brand of liberalism
well written and directed with brutal honesty and respect for its audience .
feminized it
than leon -rrb-
sandra bullock and hugh grant make a great team ,
tom included
agendas
it 's a documentary that says that the alternate sexuality meant to set you free may require so much relationship maintenance that celibacy can start looking good .
bed
a clear case
below 120
lost dreams
dreary mess
corporate music industry
by a compulsion
to lead a group of talented friends astray
recovering
climactic burst
feel-bad ending
with the victims he reveals
hands out awards -- with phony humility barely camouflaging grotesque narcissism
the acting is robotically italicized
kapur and screenwriters michael schiffer and hossein amini
it bites hard .
koshashvili
familiar and predictable , and 4\/5ths of it might as well have come from a xerox machine rather than -lrb- writer-director -rrb- franc .
can i admit xxx is as deep as a petri dish and as well-characterized as a telephone book but still say it was a guilty pleasure ?
see mediocre cresting
powerful documentary
such high-wattage brainpower coupled with pitch-perfect acting
brosnan 's performance
white oleander , '' the movie ,
a small movie with a big impact
interesting movie
is polanski 's best film
it , no wiseacre crackle or hard-bitten cynicism
a bad taste
humor aspects
from other deep south stories
of primal storytelling that george lucas can only dream of
at little kids
a childlike quality
's been responsible for putting together any movies of particular value or merit
the same reason
essentially juiceless
as `
reenacting a historic scandal
enthusiastically taking up the current teen movie concern with bodily functions
you get the idea , though , that kapur intended the film to be more than that .
bite cleaner , and deeper
city by the sea is a gritty police thriller with all the dysfunctional family dynamics one could wish for .
movie to work at the back of your neck long after you leave the theater
there is something in full frontal , i guess , about artifice and acting and how it distorts reality for people who make movies and watch them , but like most movie riddles , it works only if you have an interest in the characters you see .
the mainstream audience
the writing is clever
like a bad idea from frame one
, the mother deer even dies .
most excruciating 86 minutes one
lurid fiction
that starts out like heathers , then becomes bring it on , then becomes unwatchable
runyon
works up
literate
of little moments
rotoscope animation
island locations
mending a child 's pain for his dead mother via communication with an old woman straight out of eudora welty
discuss
, loud special-effects-laden extravaganzas
served by the movie 's sophomoric blend of shenanigans and slapstick ,
urges
a basketball game
is n't as funny as you 'd hoped .
lina wertmuller 's 1975 eroti-comedy
little alien
is clearly extraordinarily talented
for the original
` the war of the roses , '
-lrb- a -rrb- strong piece of work .
a freedom
, traditional politesse
tossed into the lake of fire .
is often preachy and poorly
marks a new start
that never bothers to hand viewers a suitcase full of easy answers
director\/co-writer jacques audiard , though little known in this country
were it not for a sentimental resolution that explains way more about cal than does the movie or the character any good , freundlich 's world traveler might have been one of the more daring and surprising american movies of the year .
offer either despair or consolation
manipulative claptrap , a period-piece movie-of-the-week , plain old blarney ...
for beginners
sensational
to go
cleaving
is a heavyweight film that fights a good fight on behalf of the world 's endangered reefs
fact
followed in their wake
wondering less about its ideas and more about its characterization of hitler and the contrived nature of its provocative conclusion
it 's not nearly as fresh or enjoyable as its predecessor ,
rather unexceptional
nights feels more like a quickie tv special than a feature film ... it 's not even a tv special you 'd bother watching past the second commercial break
are frequently too dark to be decipherable
unable to save the movie
about the best thing you could say about narc is that it 's a rock-solid little genre picture .
scam
potentially interesting subject
some motion pictures portray ultimate passion
gai 's
whole notion
of `` the lord of the rings '' trilogy
new guy
hodgepodge .
a great team
a little too smugly
the movie is loaded with good intentions
emerges as his most vital work since goodfellas
houseboat
bad it starts to become good
very old-school kind
of the third kind
review on dvd
sinks further and further
as particularly memorable or even all that funny
fall apart
in the larger picture
an adorably whimsical comedy
the very special type
displays
america ,
a lot about a filmmaker when he can be wacky without clobbering the audience over the head and still maintain a sense of urgency and suspense
taking a fresh approach
tear them apart
more of a creaky `` pretty woman '' retread , with the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz and big-wave surfing that gives pic its title an afterthought
best possible senses
of the moment
a vivid personality
is a wonderful thing
thriller `` new best friend ''
bordering on confessional
unbelievable
an immensely entertaining look
, every bit as imperious as katzenberg 's the prince of egypt from 1998 .
is kinda wrong in places
j
far less endearing disabilities
bean drops the ball too many times ... hoping the nifty premise will create enough interest to make up for an unfocused screenplay .
w. bush
it 's excessively quirky and a little underconfident in its delivery , but
to champion the fallibility of the human heart
that includes one of the strangest
it 's also undeniably exceedingly clever
transports the viewer
works on some levels and is certainly worth seeing at least once .
starving and
the bottom line with nemesis
skillfully assembled
going on here
oliveira seems to pursue silent film representation with every mournful composition .
in its place
the little mermaid and
structure
embarking upon this journey
laugh .
diversity and tolerance
conventional -- lots of boring talking heads , etc. --
a profoundly stupid affair
are the real stars of reign of fire
administration
capitalizes on this concept and opts
you should avoid this like the dreaded king brown snake .
unsurprisingly , the way this all works out makes the women look more like stereotypical caretakers and moral teachers , instead of serious athletes .
stodgy , soap opera-ish dialogue
jacquot
more appealing holiday-season product
to call this film a lump of coal
more sophisticated and literate than
trivializes the movie with too many nervous gags
an impossible spot
the isolation
any trouble
managed to pack it with enough action to satisfy the boom-bam crowd without a huge sacrifice of character and mood
almost as if it 's an elaborate dare more than a full-blooded film
utterly painful
breathless movie
it may be about drug dealers , kidnapping , and unsavory folks , but
this film was made by and for those folks who collect the serial killer cards and are fascinated by the mere suggestion of serial killers .
sledgehammer appeal
recognize that there are few things in this world more complex -- and , as it turns out , more fragile --
an unusual biopic and document
the-loose
a general air of exuberance in all
allows each character to confront their problems openly and honestly .
his poetics
above manhattan
the best
lines
is more depressing than entertaining
shadyac and star kevin costner
unrepentantly trashy
large rewards
norris `` grenade gag ''
the filmmaker ascends , literally , to the olympus of the art world
and it is n't that funny
know if frailty will turn bill paxton into an a-list director
after -lrb- seagal 's -rrb- earlier copycat under siege
a lot of things , but does n't
dentist drill
smart jokes
this may be dover kosashvili 's feature directing debut , but it looks an awful lot like life -- gritty , awkward and ironic .
star wars fans
a respectable new one
with recognition
driven by the pathetic idea that if you shoot something on crummy-looking videotape , it must be labelled ` hip ' , ` innovative ' and ` realistic '
loved the look of this film .
irritating display
being noticeably derivative of goodfellas and at least a half dozen other trouble-in-the-ghetto flicks
of cinema ' award
this long-on-the-shelf , point-and-shoot exercise
it 's clear that washington most certainly has a new career ahead of him
the poor acting
's quite enough
impressed by how many tit-for-tat retaliatory responses the filmmakers allow before pulling the plug on the conspirators and averting an american-russian armageddon
too much time
good-time shenanigans
is sketchy with actorish notations on the margin of acting
maddening
for paymer as the boss who ultimately expresses empathy for bartleby 's pain
amounts to being lectured to by tech-geeks , if you 're up for that sort of thing
perfect festival film
i 'm giving it thumbs down due to the endlessly repetitive scenes of embarrassment .
a visual spectacle
trying to get into the history books before he croaks
easy to swallow thanks to remarkable performances by ferrera and ontiveros
as a government \/ marine\/legal mystery
with spy kids 2 : the island of lost dreams
thought-provoking and stylish , if also somewhat hermetic .
schepisi ,
need to be invented to describe exactly how bad it is .
of our best actors
the direction
possible argentine american beauty reeks
it 's a pale imitation .
energetic and always surprising performance
its paint-by-numbers plot
a smug and convoluted action-comedy that
that are so crucial to the genre and another first-rate performance by top-billed star bruce willis
an impressive roster
worthy entry
souls and risk and schemes and the consequences of one 's actions
opportunists
burke
a confession to make
hawaiian setting
it 's supposed to be a romantic comedy
a limp eddie murphy vehicle that even he seems embarrassed to be part of .
in the end , all you can do is admire the ensemble players and wonder what the point of it is .
never overwhelms the other
is -rrb- the comedy equivalent of saddam hussein , and i 'm just about ready to go to the u.n. and ask permission for a preemptive strike
making ararat far more demanding than it needs to be
flat , unconvincing drama
in one false move
shows off a lot of stamina and vitality
the filmmaker 's extraordinary access to massoud ,
elevates the experience to a more mythic level
fascinating , riveting story
any dummies guide , something
to let crocodile hunter steve irwin do what he does best , and fashion a story around him
like other movies
would automatically bypass a hip-hop documentary
worth the trip to the theatre
raffish charm
the name of high art
the writing and cutting
hardly
to their cause
what to do with him
to long gone bottom-of-the-bill fare like the ghost and mr. chicken
don king , sonny miller , and michael stewart
i see this piece of crap again
suffice
is that it 's far too sentimental
tenacious , humane fighter
tireless story
one bright shining star
hearst 's forced avuncular chortles
nelson
does but
facing death
pretentious types
hill 's
inept
this is not chabrol 's best , but even his lesser works outshine the best some directors can offer
fills the eyes
timelessness
worn-out material
seen it
after you laugh once -lrb- maybe twice -rrb-
expiry
draggin ' about dragons
as a high concept vehicle for two bright stars of the moment who can rise to fans ' lofty expectations , the movie passes inspection
returning director rob minkoff ... and screenwriter bruce joel rubin ... have done a fine job of updating white 's dry wit to a new age .
found myself
is either a saving dark humor or the feel of poetic tragedy
his great gift is that he can actually trick you into thinking some of this worn-out , pandering palaver is actually funny
arrangements and mind games
small in scope , yet perfectly formed
the french to truly capture the terrifying angst of the modern working man without turning the film into a cheap thriller , a dumb comedy or a sappy melodrama
crush depth
its eccentric characters
, one is left with a sour taste in one 's mouth , and little else .
little too obvious , but restrained and subtle storytelling
be on video
entire film
, shafer and co-writer gregory hinton lack a strong-minded viewpoint , or a sense of humor .
hurried , badly cobbled look
goes down
the result might look like vulgar .
of tenderness , loss , discontent , and yearning
derivative , overlong , and bombastic -- yet surprisingly entertaining
there 's only one way to kill michael myers for good : stop buying tickets to these movies .
a desolate air
in its place a sweetness , clarity and emotional openness that recalls the classics of early italian neorealism
bean drops the ball too many times
of the very best movies
ode
rail against the ongoing - and unprecedented - construction project going on over our heads
small but
not as sharp
dazzling panoramic shots that make the most of the large-screen format , before swooping down on a string of exotic locales , scooping the whole world up in a joyous communal festival of rhythm
sober-minded
instincts
for the teeny-bopper set
before a single frame had been shot
female-bonding
the tuxedo was n't just bad ;
bug-eye
intelligent , multi-layered and profoundly humanist -lrb- not to mention gently political -rrb- meditation
marvelously entertaining and deliriously joyous documentary .
in one 's mind
is japanese and
spawn
there 's not a single jump-in-your-seat moment and believe it or not , jason actually takes a backseat in his own film to special effects
get out
more interesting
problems
by axel hellstenius
written down
of : spirit , perception , conviction
well-rounded
a macabre and very stylized swedish fillm about a modern city where all the religious and civic virtues that hold society in place are in tatters .
in paris
utter ` uhhh
, clinical lab report
his secretary to fax it
character development and
is a big time stinker .
this insufferable movie
is widely seen and debated with appropriate ferocity and thoughtfulness
its fusty squareness
its body humour and reinforcement of stereotypes
though there are entertaining and audacious moments , the movie 's wildly careening tone and an extremely flat lead performance do little to salvage this filmmaker 's flailing reputation .
go out of your way to pay full price
deliver remarkable performances
the triumph of his band
dime
of a death
we got ten little indians meets friday the 13th by way of clean and sober , filmed on the set of carpenter 's the thing and loaded with actors you 're most likely to find on the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat .
depressed about anything
are obscured
a film that manages to find greatness in the hue of its drastic iconography
the tv-cops comedy showtime
of guy ritchie
a good music documentary ,
much colorful eye candy
spite
young-guns
about the surest bet
contemplation
has been lost in the translation ... another routine hollywood frightfest in which the slack execution italicizes the absurdity of the premise .
, the worst of tragedies can be fertile sources of humor
attracting
zaidan
visual poetry
down over 140 minutes
however entertainingly presented
enables shafer to navigate spaces both large ... and small ... with considerable aplomb
perfect movie
provides a nice change of mindless pace in collision
adding the rich details
biting satire
tsai has a well-deserved reputation as one of the cinema world 's great visual stylists , and
as the lord of the rings
nouvelle vague
transcends
in me
no foundation for it
a sweetness , clarity and emotional openness that recalls the classics of early italian neorealism
just a bunch of good actors flailing around in a caper that 's neither original nor terribly funny .
was ever
the bad sound , the lack of climax and , worst of all ,
tons and tons of dialogue
director burr steers
` realistic '
your car
here leaves a lot to be desired
will still
an empty , ugly exercise in druggy trance-noir and trumped-up street credibility
cry , deliverance , and
results
ensues when brash young men set out to conquer the online world with laptops , cell phones and sketchy business plans
as it is
some of the gags are quite funny , but jonah ... never shakes the oppressive , morally superior good-for-you quality that almost automatically accompanies didactic entertainment
rembrandt
long past
, here on earth , a surprisingly similar teen drama , was a better film .
is small and shriveled
with memorable zingers
there is more than one joke about putting the toilet seat down .
cruel and inhuman cinematic punishment ... simultaneously degrades its characters , its stars and its audience .
where i wanted so badly for the protagonist to fail
check your brain
started out as a taut contest of wills between bacon and theron , deteriorates into a protracted and borderline silly chase sequence
how truth-telling
arts majors
short of first contact
rogers 's mouth never stops shut about the war between the sexes and how to win the battle .
the film certainly does n't disappoint .
-lrb- no pun intended -rrb-
enough secondary action to keep things moving along at a brisk , amusing pace
shyamalan 's self-important summer fluff
to great films
lunch breaks
sordid of human behavior on the screen , then
snow dogs finds its humour in a black man getting humiliated by a pack of dogs who are smarter than him
ride ''
meets-john ford
its characters and
usual style and themes
thinly-conceived
an extraordinarily silly thriller
a fluid and mesmerizing sequence
as chilling and fascinating as philippe mora 's modern hitler-study , snide and prejudice .
passive
about an unruly adolescent boy who is yearning for adventure and a chance to prove his worth
upset or
many ways the perfect festival film
without a premise , a joke
kline 's agent
's a choppy , surface-effect feeling to the whole enterprise
reality drain
so de palma
look at life in contemporary china
own fear and paranoia
, as an older woman who seduces oscar , the film founders on its lack of empathy for the social milieu - rich new york intelligentsia - and its off
of barely defensible sexual violence to keep it interested
if anything , the film is doing something of a public service -- shedding light on a group of extremely talented musicians who might otherwise go unnoticed and underappreciated by music fans .
a worthwhile addition to a distinguished film legacy
's dull , spiritless , silly and monotonous : an ultra-loud blast of pointless mayhem , going nowhere fast
audacity
the specific conditions
far more witty
is no `` waterboy !
demented
nutty cliches and far too much dialogue
what is kind of special
stunt work
sports drama\/character study
in-depth portrait
to lie down in a dark room with something cool to my brow
was 270 years ago .
the old boy 's
best and most exciting
expound
the extraordinary technical accomplishments of the first film
the color palette , with lots of somber blues and pinks
it drags during its 112-minute length
, wide-smiling reception
is n't trying simply to out-shock , out-outrage or out-depress its potential audience
can drive right by it without noticing anything special , save for a few comic turns , intended and otherwise .
sharp comedy , old-fashioned monster movie atmospherics , and
drama , conflict , tears
collected gags , pranks , pratfalls , dares , injuries , etc.
observations
we would pay a considerable ransom not to be looking at
is a terrific role for someone like judd , who really ought to be playing villains .
an excruciating film
quirky and fearless ability
guy ritchie 's lock , stock and two smoking barrels and snatch
get a hold
freddy gets molested
need a shower
getting old
to the point of ridiculousness
of high points
arkansas
is unusual , food-for-thought cinema that 's as entertaining as it is instructive
scribe gaghan
of most of his budget and all of his sense of humor
urinates
a thriller whose style , structure and rhythms are so integrated with the story
the original rape
clearly a manipulative film
stoner midnight flick , sci-fi deconstruction ,
's fallen under the sweet , melancholy spell of this unique director 's previous films
watching this gentle , mesmerizing portrait of a man coming to terms with time , you barely realize your mind is being blown .
the ride
quiet evening
a thunderous ride at first , quiet cadences of pure finesse
that looks
a story of dramatic enlightenment
sports movie
overly complicated
like a badly edited , 91-minute trailer -lrb- and -rrb- the director ca n't seem to get a coherent rhythm going
would --
one of those rare pictures
humorous .
as shallow entertainment
cracking
aragorn 's dreams of arwen
pissed off
are advised to sit near the back and squint to avoid noticing some truly egregious lip-non-synching
as well its delightful cast
's no indication
lost a bit of the dry humor that first made audiences on both sides of the atlantic love him
escape story
sheridan is painfully bad , a fourth-rate jim carrey who does n't understand the difference between dumb fun and just plain dumb .
a double feature with mainstream foreign mush like my big fat greek wedding
ticking time bombs and other hollywood-action cliches
take an entirely stale concept and push it through the audience 's meat grinder one more time
love ''
the soderbergh faithful
cinema 's
, we cut to a new scene , which also appears to be the end .
-- a straight guy has to dress up in drag --
... is magnificent
dialogue ,
copmovieland
studied
it makes one long for a geriatric peter
there 's no real sense of suspense , and none of the plot ` surprises ' are really surprising
has n't been worth caring about
super-wealthy
to the edge of your seat , tense with suspense
to john sayles
is , overall , far too staid
've got a house full of tots -- do n't worry
the reginald hudlin comedy
lewd scene
standard guns
the star to play second fiddle to the dull effects that allow the suit to come to life
the page-turning frenzy
thought it was going to be
weighs down his capricious fairy-tale with heavy sentiment and lightweight meaning
as it cold have been
the rules of the country bear universe
fall to pieces
x-men
lack the nerve ... to fully exploit the script 's potential for sick humor .
preoccupations and obsessions
to push the easy emotional buttons
superfluous sequel
spooky net
does what should seem impossible
an avalanche
to protect the code at all costs also
he drags it back , single-handed
is far funnier than it would seem to have any right to be
brussels
moronic as some campus
about her other obligations
each punch
do the right thing .
blood-curdling family intensity
family film
's a testament to de niro and director michael caton-jones
the topic
all the fuss
to document all this emotional misery
is n't going to make box office money that makes michael jordan jealous
flaccid satire and what
played and
video , and so devoid of artifice and purpose that it appears not to have been edited at all .
twenty years later , reggio still knows how to make a point with poetic imagery
dong stakes out the emotional heart of happy .
to be daring and original
at once visceral and spiritual , wonderfully vulgar and
richly detailed
really what we demand of the director
that have made the original new testament stories so compelling for 20 centuries
of extremely talented musicians
firmly director john stainton
bolstered by an astonishing voice cast -lrb- excepting love hewitt -rrb- , an interesting racial tension , and a storyline that i have n't encountered since at least pete 's dragon .
with or without access
has a few nice twists in a standard plot and the charisma of hugh grant and sandra bullock .
is because present standards allow for plenty of nudity
some fairly unsettling scenes
somber earnestness in the new adaptation of the cherry orchard
shows up and ruins everything
the sick character with a sane eye
pony
the 20th century
the down-to-earth bullock
to its animatronic roots
pushes its agenda too forcefully
has taken away your car , your work-hours
miller tells this very compelling tale with little fuss or noise , expertly plucking tension from quiet .
of spirits
deafening battle scenes with quieter domestic scenes of women back home receiving war department telegrams
melodrama with a message .
wildly implausible
boll uses a lot of quick cutting and blurry step-printing to goose things up , but
reworked
historical epics
meets-john
opposed to the manifesto
jumble that 's not scary , not smart and not engaging .
liberally seasoned
meandering and pointless french coming-of-age import from writer-director anne-sophie birot
quite fun in places
, unnerving examination
owned
they come , already having been recycled more times than i 'd care to count
the leaping story line
r.
many moviegoers
charming in comedies like american pie
silly ,
on the hard ground of ia drang
central characters
the art direction and costumes are gorgeous and finely detailed , and kurys ' direction is clever and insightful
has n't developed characters so much as caricatures , one-dimensional buffoons that get him a few laughs but nothing else .
little to elaborate the conceit of setting this blood-soaked tragedy of murderous ambition in the era of richard nixon
the success
an imaginative teacher
cinema , and
bad choice
pushed to their most virtuous limits , lending the narrative an unusually surreal tone
eric
anemic chronicle of money grubbing new yorkers and their serial loveless hook ups .
less a study
some -lrb- out-of-field -rrb-
geriatric dirty harry , which will please eastwood 's loyal fans -- and suits the story , wherein our hero must ride roughshod over incompetent cops to get his man
this is the kind of subject matter that could so easily have been fumbled by a lesser filmmaker , but
liu faceoff
-lrb- or role , or edit , or score , or anything , really
regardless of race
grace this deeply touching melodrama
the entire period
of this unpleasantness
is a deeply unpleasant experience
a great performance and
little attempt
ballistic '' worth
a look at 5 alternative housing options
the type
is a disarmingly lived-in movie
animation enthusiasts
a realm
of their characters ' suffering
is full of charm
at least calls attention to a problem hollywood too long has ignored
fascinating curiosity piece
a wannabe comedy of manners about a brainy prep-school kid with a mrs. robinson complex founders on its own preciousness -- and squanders its beautiful women .
angela gheorghiu , ruggero raimondi , and
of dealing with the subject
making such a tragedy the backdrop to a love story risks trivializing it , though chouraqui no doubt intended the film to affirm love 's power to help people endure almost unimaginable horror .
ah-nuld 's
of an aging filmmaker still thumbing his nose at convention
spectators
you might want to take a reality check before you pay the full ticket price to see `` simone , '' and consider a dvd rental instead .
attributable to a movie like this
red herrings
common knowledge
of a project
loosely connected characters
danger
in trying to have the best of both worlds
luscious
a couple
rejigger fatal attraction
a funny little movie with clever dialogue and likeable characters
tame that even slightly wised-up kids would quickly change the channel
have a good time here
the bucks to expend the full price for a date , but
a chilling movie without oppressive
seem downright hitchcockian
zoom
open-mouthed before the screen , not
hard to whip life into the importance of being earnest that he probably pulled a muscle or two
usually means ` schmaltzy
the performances by phifer and black are ultimately winning
american and european cinema has amassed a vast holocaust literature , but it is impossible to think of any film more challenging or depressing than the grey zone .
berg
whatever terror the heroes of horror movies try to avoid
into a mostly magnificent directorial career , clint eastwood 's efficiently minimalist style
sparkling retina candy
ridiculous
disguising this as one of the worst films of the summer
lathan and diggs carry the film with their charisma
make a guest appearance to liven things up
to its own detriment
the storylines are woven together skilfully , the magnificent swooping aerial shots are breathtaking ,
denis forges out of the theories of class - based rage and sisterly obsession a razor-sided tuning fork that rings with cultural , sexual and social discord
animations
laws , political correctness
welcome in her most charmless
it wanted to fully capitalize on its lead 's specific gifts
literary detective story
an abridged edition
by on its artistic merits
's far too fleeting to squander on offal like this .
it 's nothing we have n't seen before from murphy
the 1960 version is a far smoother ride .
reworks the formula that made the full monty a smashing success ... but neglects to add the magic that made it all work .
thinks it is and its comedy is generally mean-spirited
into rap
with a certain degree of wit and dignity
're the unnamed , easily substitutable forces that serve as whatever terror the heroes of horror movies try to avoid
was covered earlier and much better in ordinary people
is degraded , handheld blair witch video-cam footage .
the german film industry
director george hickenlooper 's approach to the material is too upbeat
your first instinct is to duck
body odor
-lrb- t -rrb- he script is n't up to the level of the direction
has brought unexpected gravity to blade ii
more spirit and bite
how these families interact
his tone
schticky chris rock and stolid anthony hopkins
the high-concept scenario soon proves preposterous , the acting is robotically italicized , and truth-in-advertising hounds take note : there 's very little hustling on view
screenwriting process
plays like an extended dialogue exercise in retard 101
more dutiful than enchanting ... terribly episodic and lacking the spark of imagination that might have made it an exhilarating treat .
at 78 minutes it just zings along with vibrance and warmth .
are simultaneously
vivacious
grief and recovery
many tense scenes
just does n't cut it
instead of panoramic sweep
scruffy
's bedeviled by labored writing and slack direction
picture that does not move
stunning film
by the time it 's done with us , mira nair 's new movie has its audience giddy with the delight of discovery , of having been immersed in a foreign culture only to find that human nature is pretty much the same all over
may shape hawke 's artistic aspirations
you know death is lurking around the corner , just waiting to spoil things .
hate it
receding hairline , weathered countenance and american breckin meyer 's ridiculously inappropriate valley boy voice
most elusive
namely
put pillowcases over their heads
spirals
wreckage
formula mercilessly
this interminable , shapeless documentary
had their hearts in the right place
myself more appreciative of what the director was trying to do than of what he had actually done
has the odd distinction of being playful without being fun
the thought of watching this film with an audience full of teenagers fixating on its body humour and reinforcement of stereotypes
, american instigator michael moore 's film is a rambling examination of american gun culture that uses his usual modus operandi of crucifixion through juxtaposition .
his shoulders
something fishy about a seasonal holiday kids ' movie
a florid but ultimately vapid crime melodrama with lots of surface
pretend like your sat scores are below 120 and you might not notice the flaws .
, the movie would be impossible to sit through
is an engaging and exciting narrative of man confronting the demons of his own fear and paranoia
a reminder of how they used to make movies , but also how they sometimes still can be made .
the only upside
put in an impossible spot because his character 's deceptions ultimately undo him and the believability of the entire scenario
all the films
so sloppy , so uneven , so
reduced mainly
it 's pretty linear and only makeup-deep , but bogdanovich ties it together with efficiency and an affection for the period .
plenty for those -lrb- like me -rrb- who are n't
opera
a lush , swooning melodrama in the intermezzo strain
ca n't disguise that he 's spiffing up leftovers that are n't so substantial or fresh
for character and viewer
if the filmmakers were worried the story would n't work without all those gimmicks
is an accuracy of observation in the work of the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism .
a happy , heady jumble
feminine energy , a tribute to the power of women to heal
will appeal to discovery channel fans and
screenplay or
with a flick boasting this many genuine cackles
fresh approach
otherwise
it makes up for in heart .
a smart , compelling drama .
, funnier .
are n't part of its supposed target audience
of obstacles
learn
creaky
dismal social realism
verge
the girls ' big-screen blowout
sobering , heart-felt drama
gushing -- imamura squirts the screen in ` warm water under a red bridge '
splendid performances
attraction
the worries
stalking
there a deeper , more direct connection between these women , one that spans time and reveals meaning
the first 10 minutes , which is worth seeing
dog '
the exclamation point
solomonic
elect to head off in its own direction
spell things out for viewers
have been the ultimate imax trip
hollywood has crafted a solid formula for successful animated movies , and
eats
the light of the exit sign
simply a re-hash of the other seven films
in my own very humble opinion
vietnamese point
the thematic ironies are too obvious and
with bodily functions
does n't add up to much .
this is one of those rare pictures that you root for throughout
be a parody of gross-out flicks , college flicks , or even flicks in general
believe that people have lost the ability to think and
the aid
, daydreams , memories and one fantastic visual trope
its digs at modern society are all things we 've seen before .
to view events as if through a prism
justine
of poetic tragedy
red lights , a rattling noise ,
the sketchiest of captions
is a pretty decent little documentary .
the pleasures
a glass of flat champagne
'll know a star when you see one .
the dark
the damned
who surely read the catcher in the rye but clearly suffers from dyslexia
forceful ,
105 minutes
sordid
caruso 's self-conscious debut is also eminently forgettable .
grabs you
would leave the theater with a lower i.q. than when i had entered
saddled with an unwieldy cast of characters and angles , but the payoff is powerful and revelatory
a big tub
had spliced together bits and pieces of midnight run and 48 hours -lrb- and , for that matter , shrek -rrb-
lazy summer afternoon
to the actress
few of the increasingly far-fetched events that first-time writer-director neil burger follows up with
you can find humor
with fantasy mixing with reality and actors playing more than one role just to add to the confusion
brilliantly written
an emotional level , funnier
those exceedingly rare films
seen as speculative history , as much an exploration of the paranoid impulse as a creative sequel
transformed the rhetoric of hollywood melodrama into something provocative , rich , and strange
should not be missed .
as graphic
aptly
hour and a half
made literature literal without killing its soul --
realizing that you 've spent the past 20 minutes looking at your watch and waiting for frida to just die already
you 've missed the first half-dozen episodes and probably
do n't really care too much about this love story .
hard to imagine acting that could be any flatter
the first production -- pro or con --
for too long and bogs down in a surfeit of characters and unnecessary subplots
of the whodunit
liberal
one of those based-on-truth stories that persuades you , with every scene , that it could never really have happened this way
and death and spies
... in trying to capture the novel 's deeper intimate resonances , the film has
farewell-to-innocence movies like the wanderers and a bronx tale
matter justice
on a potentially interesting idea
an amiable but unfocused bagatelle that plays like a loosely-connected string of acting-workshop exercises
like ballistic : ecks vs. sever
that emphasizes every line and sag
bearded lady and
wear down possible pupils through repetition
the sort of heartache everyone
truth or consequences
formula payback
the porky 's revenge : ultimate edition ?
stomps in hobnail boots over natalie babbitt 's gentle , endearing 1975 children 's novel .
most immediate
, grief and fear
older one
george w. bush , henry kissinger ,
there 's too much forced drama in this wildly uneven movie , about a young man 's battle with his inescapable past and uncertain future in a very shapable but largely unfulfilling present .
hounds
has its moments , but it 's pretty far from a treasure .
sterotypes
intimate than spectacular
movie audience
ultimately cowardly
a porno flick -lrb- but none of the sheer lust -rrb-
bang-up job
catholic or
suffocating and chilly
, is a little too in love with its own cuteness
beautifully filmed
like its predecessor , it 's no classic ,
however sincere it may be
the ruthless social order that governs college cliques
film you
loaded with good intentions
the film is impressive for the sights and sounds of the wondrous beats the world has to offer .
ozpetek 's effort has the scope and shape of an especially well-executed television movie .
adhere more closely
her material
an enigma
that woody allen seems to have bitterly forsaken
of droll whimsy
of french hip-hop , which also seems to play on a 10-year delay
in the late 15th century
its effort to modernize it with encomia to diversity and tolerance
frozen
been forced by his kids to watch too many barney videos
gets added disdain for the fact
dull plots
what the english call ` too clever by half
his own way
like some like it
a fatal mistake
superficial , cautionary tale of a technology in search
be viewed as pure composition and form --
forages
operates nicely off the element of surprise
life or something like it has its share of high points
a delightful lark
dogmatism
vaporize
this is one of the year 's best films .
the only way for a reasonably intelligent person to get through the country bears is to ponder how a whole segment of pop-music history has been allowed to get wet , fuzzy and sticky .
on self-empowering schmaltz
never disappears entirely
be the movie you 're looking for
to rival gosford park 's
feel contradictory things
movie adaptation
sticking in one 's mind a lot more than the cool bits
some flawed but rather unexceptional women ,
a trifle
startling , surrealistic moments
at the expense of those who paid for it and those who pay to see it
that satisfies
stale gags
in formula 51
more than one joke
mamet 's `` house of games '' and last fall 's `` heist ''
tragedies
the pathology of ghetto fabulousness
strong on personality
out bizarre
a chronicle not only of one man 's quest to be president , but of how that man single-handedly turned a plane full of hard-bitten , cynical journalists into what was essentially , by campaign 's end , an extended publicity department .
little more than a well-acted television melodrama
movement
their parents , wise folks that they are
capably
argento ,
juni -lrb- sabara -rrb- cortez
contrivances
seem like the proper cup of tea
or without ballast tanks
cutting and blurry step-printing to goose things up
evident
the bruckheimeresque american action
co-writer david giler
simply stupid , irrelevant
, discerning taste
stops moving , portraying both the turmoil of the time and giving conduct a perpetual sense of urgency , which , for a film that takes nearly three hours to unspool , is both funny and irritating
is a tribute to shyamalan 's gifts , which are such that we 'll keep watching the skies for his next project
is one only a true believer could relish .
s
to give the audience a reason to want to put for that effort
wo n't care
the story is -- forgive me -- a little thin , and the filmmaking clumsy and rushed .
lost their movie mojo
a slight but sweet film .
it follows the basic plot trajectory of nearly every schwarzenegger film : someone crosses arnie
smart and funny
long and relentlessly saccharine
sinuously plotted and , somehow , off-puttingly cold
jon purdy 's
whole show
evokes the 19th century with a subtlety that is an object lesson in period filmmaking
as music
the gorgeous piano
deliriously
directed by godfrey reggio
all the scenic appeal
s1m0ne 's satire is not subtle , but it is effective .
a sophisticated and unsentimental treatment
need only
without surprise
crush each other under cars , throw each other out windows ,
this cross-cultural soap opera is painfully formulaic and stilted .
a fascinating , unnerving examination of the delusions of one unstable man
it is also a testament to the integrity and vision of the band .
christmas season pics ever delivered by a hollywood studio
a strong first act and
believe a movie can be mindless without being the peak of all things insipid
facile situations
, and romance
living and movie life
sets out
thesps
fit in and
setting a fancy table
skip the film
bob crane is someone of particular interest to you
have given this movie a rating of zero
one thing
takes a great film
on spousal abuse
skins has a desolate air , but eyre , a native american raised by white parents , manages to infuse the rocky path to sibling reconciliation with flashes of warmth and gentle humor .
breezy and
needles
much emotional impact
visuals
a submarine movie with the unsettling spookiness of the supernatural
occasionally horrifying but often inspiring
's never laugh-out-loud funny
he 's witnessed
dumbness
even the dullest tangents
if swimfan does catch on , it may be because teens are looking for something to make them laugh .
few cheap shocks
seemingly a vehicle to showcase the canadian 's inane ramblings , stealing harvard is a smorgasbord of soliloquies about nothing delivered by the former mr. drew barrymore .
personal velocity ought to be exploring these women 's inner lives , but it never moves beyond their surfaces
ridiculousness
, however , it 's invaluable
a cockeyed shot all the way .
's already been too many of these films
both times
croatia
it 's not like having a real film of nijinsky , but at least it 's better than that eponymous 1980 biopic that used soap in the places where the mysteries lingered
funny , smart , visually inventive , and most
a wholesome fantasy for kids
confront
do the genial-rogue shtick to death
a fan film that for the uninitiated plays better on video with the sound
manages to convince almost everyone that it was put on the screen , just for them
if it may still leave you wanting more answers as the credits
the need
the film special
as a dentist 's waiting room
smooth , shrewd , powerful act
with the prospect of films like kangaroo jack about to burst across america 's winter movie screens
settles in and
very ugly , very fast
gorgeously
a minimalist beauty and
is that it jams too many prefabricated story elements into the running time .
are moments of hilarity to be had .
reams
virtually unwatchable
like leather warriors and switchblade sexpot
is almost nothing in this flat effort that will amuse or entertain them , either .
is also a creative urge
miramax
the nature of god
is way
by lai 's villainous father
yet another tired old vision
's good to see michael caine whipping out the dirty words and punching people in the stomach again
boll uses a lot of quick cutting and blurry step-printing to goose things up , but dopey dialogue and sometimes inadequate performances kill the effect .
the `` queen '' and less of the `` damned
as big-screen remakes of the avengers and the wild wild west
accused of being a bit undisciplined
college education
of tenderness required to give this comic slugfest some heart
just sits there like a side dish no one ordered .
a certain ambition
wickedly funny ,
by rigid social mores
its only partly synthetic decency
wanna watch a movie in which a guy dressed as a children 's party clown gets violently gang-raped ?
drop everything and
inconsistent
where the characters ' moves are often more predictable than their consequences
lies in its two central performances by sven wollter as the stricken composer and viveka seldahl as his desperate violinist wife .
love , history , memory , resistance and artistic transcendence
giving the cast
like real life
a heart and reality
puts itself squarely in the service of the lovers who inhabit it
of spiritual faith
middle passages
can out-bad-act the other
its impressive images
of that background for the characters
improvised on a day-to-day basis during production
not heard on television
display than a movie , which normally is expected to have characters and a storyline
deliberately lacks irony
making this character understandable , in getting under her skin , in exploring motivation
is a clear case of preaching to the converted .
watch a movie in which a guy dressed as a children 's party clown gets violently gang-raped ?
than ` magnifique ' .
direction and complete lack
built
wollter and ms. seldhal
to let the earnestness of its execution and skill of its cast take you down a familiar road with a few twists
human nature , in short , is n't nearly as funny as it thinks it is ; neither is it as smart
-lrb- and unintentionally
personal cinema
its visual appeal or its atmosphere
some glacial pacing
loses
sydney 's darling harbour
orange county
of subject matter
to conquer the online world with laptops , cell phones and sketchy business plans
stop
karen
underachieves only
brilliant
mobius
its diverting grim message is a good one
all the big build-up
while solondz tries and tries hard , storytelling fails to provide much more insight than the inside column of a torn book jacket .
gave me no reason to care
road movie
been with this premise
is well suited to capture these musicians in full regalia
caffeinated comedy performances
incapable
in the director 's cut , the film is not only a love song to the movies but it also is more fully an example of the kind of lush , all-enveloping movie experience it rhapsodizes .
more than that , it 's an observant , unfussily poetic meditation about identity and alienation .
maybe twice
the soullessness
suggests a director fighting against the urge to sensationalize his material
an equally miserable film the following year
usually found in anime like this
it grabs you in the dark and shakes you vigorously for its duration .
mall
from bad lieutenant and les vampires
the closest thing
sex , psychology , drugs and philosophy
two-dimensional characters who are anything but compelling
spangle
on ``
that memorable , but as downtown
one suspects that craven endorses they simply because this movie makes his own look much better by comparison .
us inhabit
miracles , the movie
just too bad the screenwriters eventually shoot themselves in the feet with cop flick cliches like an oily arms dealer , squad car pile-ups and the requisite screaming captain
half-assed
an older woman
embarrassingly
midnight run and
porous action set
's not too glorified a term
before her
this the full monty on ice
pack a powerful emotional wallop
loss and loneliness
enormously good
that typifies the delirium of post , pre , and extant stardom
's a fairly impressive debut from the director , charles stone iii
than spiffy bluescreen technique and stylish weaponry
full of detail about the man and his country , and is well worth seeing .
artsy
compassion , good-natured humor
vulakoro
more enjoyable than i expected
one which it fails to get
this in recompense : a few early laughs scattered around a plot
sorrow
eye view
trey parker
a humorous , all-too-human look
takes a slightly dark look at relationships
an insult to every family whose mother has suffered through the horrible pains of a death by cancer
with a conscience reason
capitalizes on this concept and opts for the breezy and amateurish feel of an after school special on the subject of tolerance .
will need all the luck they can muster just figuring out who 's who in this pretentious mess
a treat
, burkinabe filmmaker dani kouyate 's reworking of a folk story whose roots go back to 7th-century oral traditions is also a pointed political allegory .
of good guys and bad
overcomes the script 's flaws and
's like on the other side of the bra
intelligent , and humanly funny film
if the man from elysian fields is doomed by its smallness , it is also elevated by it -- the kind of movie that you enjoy more because you 're one of the lucky few who sought it out .
singing , and unforgettable characters
about its characters
would be foreign in american teen comedies
kimmel
punitively affirmational parable .
best star trek movie
than-likely
the odds and the human spirit triumphs
the perfervid treatment of gang warfare
particularly the fateful fathers --
technique
to break the tedium
of the flesh
creates an outline for a role he still needs to grow into , a role that ford effortlessly filled with authority
a terrific role
part biography
acting transfigures
undone by his pretensions
a secular religion
parker should be commended for taking a fresh approach to familiar material , but
some futile concoction
soft drink
from the directors of the little mermaid and aladdin
keep pushing the jokes at the expense of character until things fall apart
for its relatively gore-free allusions to the serial murders
makes it transporting is that it 's also one of the smartest
police-procedural
seems contrived and secondhand
pyro-correctly
while the path may be familiar
on treacly films about inspirational prep-school professors and the children they so heartwarmingly motivate
highways
ham and
w british comedy
the message of our close ties with animals can certainly not be emphasized enough
correctness
jeffrey tambor 's performance
above the material realm
tonally
wo n't feel cheated by the high infidelity of unfaithful .
is what has happened already to so many silent movies , newsreels and the like .
his greatest triumph
do n't feel the least bit ashamed in admitting that my enjoyment came at the expense of seeing justice served , even if it 's a dish that 's best served cold .
is easier to swallow than wertmuller 's polemical allegory
direct-to-video\/dvd category
in the outcome of `` intacto 's '' dangerous and seductively stylish game
profoundly
social observations
it falls down in its attempts to humanize its subject
at wit
evokes a palpable sense of disconnection
punk existentialism
stumbles over a late-inning twist that just does n't make sense
unfolds in a low-key , organic way that encourages you to accept it as life and go with its flow
projection
's precisely what arthur dong 's family fundamentals does
-lrb- fincher 's -rrb- camera sense and assured pacing make it an above-average thriller .
a soulless jumble of ineptly
in trying to predict when a preordained `` big moment '' will occur and not `` if
teasing
issue you a dog-tag and an m-16
stiff and schmaltzy and clumsily directed .
artificial and opaque
after-hours
a rehash of every gangster movie
indulgently entertaining
a completely spooky piece of business that gets under your skin and , some plot blips aside ,
gantz and joe gantz
is no cinematic sin
futuristic women in skimpy clothes
resolutely without chills
reyes ' directorial debut
no-nonsense authority
notice the flaws
is many things -- stoner midnight flick , sci-fi deconstruction , gay fantasia -- but above all
gives everyone something to shout about .
interest almost solely as an exercise in gorgeous visuals
light , silly ,
watching spy
greasy
cinematic pratfalls given a working over .
his first directorial effort
undercut by the voice of the star of road trip
brought to life on the big screen
keel
metropolitan
a lot to chew on , but not
alternating between facetious
such a well-defined sense of place and age -- as in , 15 years old
a little old-fashioned storytelling would come in handy
forster
leaks out of the movie ,
you 're interested in anne geddes , john grisham , and thomas kincaid .
the oppressive , morally superior good-for-you quality that almost automatically accompanies didactic entertainment
a great story , terrifically told by the man who wrote it but this cliff notes edition is a cheat
pitifully few real laughs
how many times he demonstrates that he 's a disloyal satyr
fairly parochial
agreeably
seems as funny
it 's possible that something hip and transgressive was being attempted here that stubbornly refused to gel
for juicy roles
through this picture
its true colors
reno himself can take credit for most of the movie 's success .
from this character that may well not have existed on paper
be more timely in its despairing vision of corruption within the catholic establishment
happening
male persona
fans of british cinema , if only
this is not a classical dramatic animated feature , nor a hip , contemporary , in-jokey one .
unpleasantly
being subjected to farts , urine , feces , semen , or any of the other foul substances
move so easily across racial and cultural lines in the film that it makes my big fat greek wedding look like an apartheid drama .
dying a slow death
the floppy hair
at the end , when the now computerized yoda finally reveals his martial artistry , the film ascends to a kinetic life so teeming that even cranky adults may rediscover the quivering kid inside .
film has little insight into the historical period and its artists , particularly in how sand developed a notorious reputation .
of middle age
the result ,
, frankenstein-like
in a new york minute
is that it avoids the obvious with humour and lightness
is supposed to be madcap farce .
-- pro or con --
going to be released in imax format
smaller
all its generosity and optimism
starts off witty and sophisticated and you want to love it --
than i expected
playing more than one role just to add to the confusion
is apparently as invulnerable as its trademark villain
arthur schnitzler 's
could n't pick the lint off borg queen alice krige 's cape ; and finishes half a parsec -lrb- a nose -rrb- ahead of generations
paeans
opts
a piquant meditation on the things that prevent people from reaching happiness .
the faithful will enjoy this sometimes wry adaptation of v.s. naipaul 's novel , but newcomers may find themselves stifling a yawn or two during the first hour .
not a lot
of 1984 and farenheit 451
the theater lobby
voting
piercing
feels limited by its short running time
pro-serb propaganda
thoughtful minor classic
to scratch a hole in your head
the economics of dealing and
to emerge from the french film industry in years
you ate a reeses without the peanut butter
was hard for me to warm up to
of horrified awe
, not every low-budget movie must be quirky or bleak , and a happy ending is no cinematic sin .
, riveting story
off borg queen alice krige 's cape
that such a horrible movie could have sprung from such a great one
from the dullest science fiction
- enactments , however fascinating they may be as history , are too crude to serve the work especially well .
take your pick
its star , kline
being framed in conversation
this little $ 1.8 million charmer ,
of the few ` cool ' actors who never seems aware of his own coolness
creepy stories
in those turbulent times
a ` children 's ' song
their often heartbreaking testimony , spoken directly into director patricio guzman 's camera ,
dodges
brash , intelligent and erotically perplexing
hyper-realistic images
narc can only remind us of brilliant crime dramas without becoming one itself .
the cameo-packed
film to bring to imax
the conflicted complexity
the anarchist maxim that ` the urge to destroy is also a creative urge '
anne geddes ,
sex threatens to overwhelm everything else
threatens to get bogged down in earnest dramaturgy
aan
there 's no doubting that this is a highly ambitious and personal project for egoyan ,
little drama
blended shades of lipstick
cad
a mention
even though her talent is supposed to be growing
klein , charming in comedies like american pie and dead-on in election ,
the script manages the rare trick of seeming at once both refreshingly different and reassuringly familiar .
has rarely been more fun than it is in nine queens .
appetizer that leaves you wanting more
the onion
humorous , artsy , and even cute , in an off-kilter , dark , vaguely disturbing way .
is a story without surprises
nalin
the yawning chasm
see the movie
set out to conquer the online world with laptops , cell phones and sketchy business plans
a cold mosque
glamour and
would cut out figures from drawings and photographs and paste them together
attempts to be grandiloquent , but ends up merely pretentious -- in a grisly sort of way
stupid
every sense of believability
proves you
with such unrelenting dickensian decency that it turned me -lrb- horrors ! -rrb-
gotten him into film school in the first place
snoozer .
fuses the events of her life with the imagery in her paintings so vividly that the artist 's work may take on a striking new significance for anyone who sees the film .
the young stars are too cute ; the story and ensuing complications are too manipulative ; the message is too blatant ; the resolutions are too convenient .
neo-fascism
the illogic of its characters
about as
terrific computer graphics , inventive action sequences and a droll sense of humor
leaves us with the terrifying message that the real horror may be waiting for us at home
more than a bait-and-switch that is beyond playing fair with the audience
new routes
a scary movie
brendan behan
sprinkled
viscerally
as shaken as nesbitt 's cooper looks when the bullets stop flying
to pull a cohesive story out
it proves surprisingly serviceable
action sequences and some of the worst dialogue
a dead man
-rrb- provides a window into a subculture hell-bent on expressing itself in every way imaginable . '
it paints - of a culture in conflict with itself , with the thin veneer of nationalism that covers our deepest , media-soaked fears
1920
but the 2002 film does n't really believe in it , and breaks the mood with absurdly inappropriate ` comedy ' scenes .
inspirational status
to outweigh the positives
plays out ...
plant smile-button faces on that segment of the populace that made a walk to remember a niche hit
drama and flat-out farce
richer
the prospect
as they become distant memories
gets off the ground
, proves it 's never too late to learn .
his soul
that 's every bit as enlightening , insightful and entertaining as grant 's two best films
, it will gratify anyone who has ever suspected hollywood of being overrun by corrupt and hedonistic weasels .
a dying , delusional man
a film centering on a traditional indian wedding in contemporary new delhi may not sound like specialized fare ,
to pro-serb propaganda
peanut butter
, in the hands of a brutally honest individual like prophet jack , might have made a point or two regarding life
is a copy of a copy of a copy
a difference between movies with the courage to go over the top and movies that do n't care about being stupid
secondary
beautifully crafted and cooly unsettling
hugely rewarding
uneven action comedy
have saved the film is with the aid of those wisecracking mystery science theater 3000 guys
a sturdiness and solidity that we 've long associated with washington
to mention leaving you with some laughs and a smile on your face
cockney accent
of mortal awareness
`` they '' wanted and quite honestly
numb experience of watching o fantasma
love in remembrance .
applying definition to both sides of the man
so short
that the human story is pushed to one side
not be a breakthrough in filmmaking
erotic thriller unfaithful
impostor does n't do much with its template , despite a remarkably strong cast .
the surface histrionics
other than its oscar-sweeping franchise predecessor
impossibly long limbs and sweetly conspiratorial smile
new rollerball
various households
in trying to hold onto what 's left of his passe ' chopsocky glory
to avoid solving one problem by trying to distract us with the solution to another
eileen
small in scope , yet
a substantial arc of change that does n't produce any real transformation
should be able to appreciate the wonderful cinematography and naturalistic acting
as simultaneously funny , offbeat and heartwarming
with the same sort of good-natured fun found in films like tremors
parents
do n't like
, of man or of one another
the story would n't work without all those gimmicks
far too sentimental
less about the horrifying historical reality
too late
's so tedious that it makes you forgive every fake , dishonest , entertaining and , ultimately , more perceptive moment in bridget jones 's diary .
freeing them
an exhilarating serving of movie fluff
you can sip your vintage wines and watch your merchant ivory productions ; i 'll settle for a nice cool glass of iced tea and a jerry bruckheimer flick any day of the week .
feels in almost every possible way -- from the writing and direction to the soggy performances -- tossed off .
the movie itself appears to be running on hypertime in reverse as the truly funny bits get further and further apart .
spends a bit
the awkward interplay and utter lack
predictable at every turn
this is n't a movie ; it 's a symptom .
shows a level of young , black manhood that is funny , touching , smart and complicated .
irrelevant
more than exposes the roots of the skateboarding boom that would become `` the punk kids ' revolution .
is a beautiful film to watch
in the dramatic potential of this true story
in motion
, though , is the one established by warner bros. giant chuck jones , who died a matter of weeks before the movie 's release .
intriguing movie experiences
this is historical filmmaking without the balm of right-thinking ideology , either liberal or conservative .
his victims
a successful example
slap-happy mood
own right
at least interesting
freudian puppet
taking up
consider a dvd rental instead
what 's going on here
comes from spielberg , who has never made anything that was n't at least watchable
has no teeth
that rare animal known as ' a perfect family film
well-made and satisfying
from the characters
realistic human behavior of an episode of general hospital
of hip-hop culture in general and the art of scratching -lrb- or turntablism -rrb- in particular
narratively opaque
line between passion and pretence
elaborate choreography
the original film virtually scene for scene and yet
too ragged to ever fit smoothly together
the project 's filmmakers forgot to include anything even halfway scary as they poorly rejigger fatal attraction into a high school setting .
director paul cox 's unorthodox , abstract approach to visualizing nijinsky 's diaries
's simply stupid , irrelevant and deeply , truly
admire ...
the film ... presents classic moral-condundrum drama : what would you have done to survive ?
freaks
exploiting molestation
retiring heart
milking a played-out idea -- a straight guy has to dress up in drag -- that shockingly manages to be even worse than its title
does n't remake andrei tarkovsky 's solaris so much as distill it
very complex situation
hard to make the most of a bumper
goes a long way toward restoring the luster of the national lampoon film franchise , too long reduced to direct-to-video irrelevancy
smallest sensitivities
runs
had anything to do with it .
that relies on lingering terror punctuated by sudden shocks and not constant bloodshed
grimly
like the chilled breath of oral storytelling frozen onto film .
goods and audiences
kirshner wins ,
, haynes makes us see familiar issues , like racism and homophobia , in a fresh way .
rank
gigantic proportions
life in the performances
ambition but no sense of pride or shame
picture since 3000 miles
elegantly crafted but emotionally cold , a puzzle whose intricate construction one can admire but is difficult to connect with on any deeper level .
as a comedy , a romance , a fairy tale , or a drama
, didactic cartoon
another look at wesley snipes ' iconic hero doing battle with dozens of bad guys -- at once
taught
in its comic barbs
get about overachieving
worse than you can imagine
a smart-aleck film school brat
no clear-cut hero and
anna mouglalis
a major director
old story
well-meaning to a fault , antwone fisher manages the dubious feat of turning one man 's triumph of will into everyman 's romance comedy .
quiet , confident
to excuse him but rather to demonstrate that his pathology evolved from human impulses that grew hideously twisted
lies in its two central performances
the sake
... digs beyond the usual portrayals of good kids and bad seeds to reveal a more ambivalent set of characters and motivations .
recommend ``
it attractive throughout
hurt anyone and works
maybe twice -rrb-
is one of those films that possesses all the good intentions in the world , but
canada 's arctic light shines bright on this frozen tundra soap opera that breathes extraordinary life into the private existence of the inuit people .
is , however , a completely honest , open-hearted film that should appeal to anyone willing to succumb to it
for all the wrong reasons besides .
it is very difficult to care about the character
portray themselves in the film
do n't try to look too deep into the story
quite good-natured
a suspenseful horror movie or
dark water is n't a complete wash -lrb- no pun intended -rrb- , watched side-by-side with ringu
the audience other than to sit back and enjoy a couple of great actors hamming it up
institutionalized slavery
an old-fashioned drama
` credit '
horrifying and
7 times
infatuation and overall strangeness
downright intoxicating
not kids , who do n't
an intelligent , multi-layered and profoundly humanist -lrb- not to mention gently political -rrb- meditation on the values of knowledge , education , and the affects of cultural and geographical displacement .
last metro -rrb-
the best ensemble casts
is a lumbering , wheezy drag
watching ` comedian '
bathing suit
of the year 's worst cinematic tragedies
mystery
wedge and screenwriters michael berg , michael j. wilson
conceived and shot on the fly -- like between lunch breaks for shearer 's radio show and his simpson voice-overs
`` the best disney movie
trio
as a result the film is basically just a curiosity
fabulously
no laughs
some of the year 's -lrb- unintentionally -rrb- funniest moments , that it 's impossible to care
clean-cut dahmer
smacks
unfolds as one of the most politically audacious films of recent decades from any country , but especially from france
three or four more endings
the innocence and budding demons within a wallflower
a light , engaging comedy that fumbles away almost all of its accumulated enjoyment with a crucial third act miscalculation .
low-brow humor ,
that by movies ' end you 'll swear you are wet in some places and feel sand creeping in others
but it 's a rushed , slapdash , sequel-for-the-sake - of-a-sequel with less than half
to the theatre
creature-feature fan
can hardly be underestimated
deals with first love sweetly
cronenberg
playful but
a probation officer
poised
to everyone from robinson
between cheese
's just plain boring .
remarkable skill
i know we 're not supposed to take it seriously
noisy and pretentious
more like a mere excuse for the wan , thinly sketched story
the dry wit that 's so prevalent on the rock
an enjoyable film
waits grimly for the next shock without developing much attachment to the characters
will probably like it .
keep parents away
's difficult for a longtime admirer of his work to not be swept up in invincible and overlook its drawbacks .
of disguise
is misbegotten
how you slice it
is the rare common-man artist who 's wise enough to recognize that there are few things in this world more complex -- and , as it turns out , more fragile -- than happiness
what debt miramax felt they owed to benigni
another in a long line of ultra-violent war movies , this one is not quite what it could have been as a film
film references
's little to recommend snow dogs
they 're going through the motions , but
the documentary is much too conventional -- lots of boring talking heads , etc. -- to do the subject matter justice .
is really , really stupid .
found myself more appreciative of what the director was trying to do than of what he had actually done .
harris has no immediate inclination to provide a fourth book
common sense
grows
gets sillier , not scarier , as it goes along
've seen
ordered
so distasteful
there 's not one decent performance from the cast and not one clever line of dialogue .
has secrets buried at the heart of his story and knows how to take time revealing them
aiello
uses the last act to reel in the audience since its poignancy hooks us completely .
excuse
documentarians
what makes salton sea surprisingly engrossing
then triple x marks the spot .
in gimmicky crime drama
gibney and jarecki just want to string the bastard up .
undistinguished attempt to make a classic theater piece
as the tiresome rant of an aging filmmaker still thumbing his nose at convention
involving aragorn 's dreams of arwen
of your seat
cute animals
a fun family movie that 's suitable for all ages -- a movie that will make you laugh , cry and realize , ` it 's never too late to believe in your dreams . '
a look for its true-to-life characters , its sensitive acting , its unadorned view of rural life and the subtle direction of first-timer hilary birmingham
hard and cliffhanger
with the dog days of august upon us
the land
an even more predictable , cliche-ridden
having an old friend for dinner '
vs. child coming-of-age theme
laced
... best seen as speculative history , as much an exploration of the paranoid impulse as a creative sequel to the warren report .
is like a year late for tapping into our reality tv obsession , and even tardier for exploiting the novelty of the `` webcast . ''
guilt and
book trainspotting
pointless meditation on losers in a gone-to-seed hotel
a certain poignancy
nachtwey hates the wars he shows and empathizes with the victims he reveals
that it makes you forgive every fake , dishonest , entertaining and , ultimately , more perceptive moment in bridget jones 's diary
glancing
by yourself
for a darker unnerving role
must see for all sides of the political spectrum
rather
being gullible
the retro gang melodrama
comes down to whether you can tolerate leon barlow
does n't try to surprise us with plot twists
jackson
this , the final part of the ` qatsi ' trilogy , directed by godfrey reggio ,
practices
seemingly out
so crazy !
silberling also ,
, jiang wen 's devils on the doorstep is a wartime farce in the alternately comic and gut-wrenching style of joseph heller or kurt vonnegut .
is unusual , food-for-thought cinema that 's as entertaining as it is instructive .
, finch 's tale provides the forgettable pleasures of a saturday matinee
is a movie filled with unlikable , spiteful idiots ;
is an unschooled comedy like stealing harvard , which fails to keep 80 minutes from seeming like 800
does n't wrap the proceedings up neatly
a laconic pace and
the color palette , with lots of somber blues and pinks ,
enough disparate types of films
applegate
do n't have the slightest difficulty accepting him in the role
made by african-americans because of its broad racial insensitivity towards african-americans
is n't that the picture is unfamiliar , but that it manages to find new avenues of discourse on old problems .
to say nothing of boring .
it is to try and evade your responsibilities
purports to be a hollywood satire but winds up as the kind of film that should be the target of something
an ` action film '
aerial
drawling
an unabashed sense of good old-fashioned escapism
to honestly address the flaws inherent in how medical aid is made available to american workers , a more balanced or fair portrayal of both sides will be needed .
does n't show enough of the creative process or even of what was created for the non-fan to figure out what makes wilco a big deal
timely than its director could ever have dreamed
a familiar road with a few twists
here is how so many talented people were convinced to waste their time
lowly
sends you away a believer again and quite cheered at just that
of nyc 's drug scene
look at religious fanatics -- or backyard sheds -- the same way
pitch
ms. ramsay and her co-writer , liana dognini ,
blue eyes
insistence
say this enough
, one hour photo lives down to its title .
falters in its recycled aspects , implausibility , and sags in pace
... a true delight .
looking for a tale of brits behaving badly
, he 's unlikely to become a household name on the basis of his first starring vehicle .
about schmidt is nicholson 's goofy , heartfelt , mesmerizing king lear .
light the candles , bring out the cake and do n't fret about the calories because there 's precious little substance in birthday girl -- it 's simply , and surprisingly , a nice , light treat .
's neither as funny nor as charming as it thinks it is
seinfeld 's real life is boring
, abbass 's understated
howling more
two directors
for sports aficionados and
unmistakable stamp
at times auto focus feels so distant you might as well be watching it through a telescope .
will grow impatient
unaffected
a touching , transcendent love story
when the film 's reach exceeds its grasp
into a gorgeously atmospheric meditation on life-changing chance encounters
this time , the old mib label stands for milder is n't better .
remains aloft not on its own self-referential hot air , but on the inspired performance of tim allen
paper-thin and decidedly unoriginal
good yarn-spinner
of the audience other than to sit back and enjoy a couple of great actors hamming it up
a more balanced or fair portrayal of both sides will be needed .
most gloriously unsubtle and
standing in the shadows of motown is the best kind of documentary , one that makes a depleted yesterday feel very much like a brand-new tomorrow .
as endearing and easy
clumsiness
riveting profile
that jackie chan is getting older , and
that justify his exercise
benevolent
the satire is weak .
as much as it is for angelique , the -lrb- opening -rrb- dance guarantees karmen 's enthronement among the cinema 's memorable women .
sit through it
single-minded
an elegant visual sense and
since it is exactly what it wants to be : an atrociously , mind-numbingly , indescribably bad movie
lingering terror punctuated by sudden shocks and not constant bloodshed
fascinating , ludicrous , provocative and vainglorious
five blind , crippled , amish people
teen .
-lrb- and ultimately the victim -rrb-
, avarice and damaged dreams
into scrooge
going right through the ranks of the players -- on-camera and off -- that he brings together
on city
watch and -- especially -- to listen to
a film --
incredibly captivating and
all five
so sloppy , so uneven , so damn unpleasant
the inanities
's been 13 months and 295 preview screenings since i last walked out on a movie
cinema , and indeed sex
that there 's no other reason why anyone should bother remembering it
even worse than its title
perfectly serviceable and
easy , seductive
cherish '
apart is the vision that taymor , the avant garde director of broadway 's the lion king and the film titus , brings .
if considerably less ambitious
last fall 's `` heist ''
it 's also built on a faulty premise , one it follows into melodrama and silliness .
even the corniest
ourselves and
to his role as -lrb- jason bourne -rrb-
supernatural mystery
it could be , by its art and heart , a necessary one .
the final reel
or for the year , for that matter .
of mystery
kidlets
the tonal shifts are jolting
sappiness
darker side
could bond while
could have turned this into an argentine retread of `` iris '' or `` american beauty , '' but
an advance screening
the smartest kids in class
of comedy
meant for star wars fans .
that the film opens with maggots crawling on a dead dog
rosenthal
sexuality
flashy
not-so-funny gags , scattered moments of lazy humor
seven dwarfs
in favor of old ` juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks with titles
bet
tons and tons of dialogue --
disapproval
the movie is rather choppy .
if you open yourself up to mr. reggio 's theory of this imagery as the movie 's set
a movie about whimsical folk
count for very little if the movie were n't as beautifully shaped and as delicately calibrated in tone as it is
with a tinge of understanding for her actions
faster and deeper
is intriguing , provocative stuff .
bring something new into the mix
willing to let the earnestness of its execution and skill of its cast take you down a familiar road with a few twists
in a neat way
some bad singer-turned actors
snared in its own tangled plot
director hoffman , with great help from kevin kline , makes us care about this latest reincarnation of the world 's greatest teacher
the economics of dealing and the pathology of ghetto fabulousness
unlikely to be appreciated by anyone outside the under-10 set
raymond burr commenting on the monster 's path of destruction
fontaine 's direction , especially her agreeably startling use of close-ups and her grace with a moving camera ,
that uses its pulpy core conceit to probe questions of attraction and interdependence and how the heart accomodates practical
, like the happy music , suggest that this movie is supposed to warm our hearts
'em
wonderfully creepy
is the script 's endless assault of embarrassingly ham-fisted sex jokes
filling in during the real nba 's off-season
... unspeakably , unbearably dull , featuring reams of flatly delivered dialogue and a heroine who comes across as both shallow and dim-witted .
friday the 13th by way
the suspense never rises to a higher level
coupling disgracefully written dialogue
more as a
's flawed and brilliant
would be disingenuous to call reno a great film
of businesses
is for you .
surreal kid 's picture
newfangled community
that carvey 's considerable talents are wasted in it
receive
this ill-conceived and expensive project winds up looking like a bunch of talented thesps slumming it .
real triumphs
a very very strong `` b +
disquieting triumph
like ghost ship
nonethnic markets
disposition
third act miscalculation
starts out mediocre , spirals downward , and thuds to the bottom of the pool with an utterly incompetent conclusion .
could n't stand to hear
shrill
an eerily suspenseful , deeply absorbing piece that works as a treatise on spirituality as well as a solid sci-fi thriller .
the titular character 's
it 's a loathsome movie
the screen in years
make creative contributions to the story and dialogue
so good
's a wacky and inspired little film that works effortlessly at delivering genuine , acerbic laughs .
96 minutes
see the darker side of what 's going on with young tv actors -lrb- dawson leery did what ?!? -rrb- , or see some interesting storytelling devices
leads to a satisfying destination
the rolling of a stray barrel
the story is predictable , the jokes are typical sandler fare ,
its and pieces of the hot chick are so hilarious ,
beating the austin powers films at their own game , this blaxploitation spoof downplays the raunch in favor of gags that rely on the strength of their own cleverness as opposed to the extent of their outrageousness .
like its predecessor
electrocute and
this movie strangely enough
is sentimentalized
tempered by a soft southern gentility that speaks of beauty , grace and a closet full of skeletons
its own investment
are lacking
of maudlin tragedy
own brightly colored dreams
tradition and
a murder mystery that expands into a meditation on the deep deceptions of innocence
cut their losses
sassy interpretation of the oscar wilde play
of unhappy
margaret thatcher 's
the only camouflage carvey should now be considering
followed
with a storyline that never quite delivers the original magic
markedly
janice 's behavior
stink
by open windows
born , or made
duck
first-time writer-director dylan kidd
are hoping it will be , and in that sense is a movie that deserves recommendation
victim to sloppy plotting ,
contemporary culture
sexy slip
has delivered a solidly entertaining and moving family drama
on its plate at times ,
to sort the bad guys from the good , which is its essential problem
10-course
how to suffer '
humor , verve and fun
is one adapted - from-television movie that actually looks as if it belongs on the big screen .
something else altogether -- clownish and
with brittle desperation
unless
are the difference between this and countless other flicks about guys and dolls .
apex
but they 're simply not funny performers
the media
whose point
watchable up until the point where the situations and the dialogue spin hopelessly out of control -- that is to say
... if this sappy script was the best the contest received , those rejected must have been astronomically bad .
good inside dope
the eventual dvd release
2002 's first great film
on badly-rendered cgi effects
eccentricities
a mindless action flick with a twist -- far better suited to video-viewing than the multiplex
a hole in the head
one of those comedies that just seem like a bad idea from frame one
well made , but does n't generate a lot of tension .
a balanced film
hugely enjoyable in its own right though not really
appeal to the younger set
my greatest pictures , drunken master
most highly-praised disappointments i
suffer the same fate
the only surprise is that heavyweights joel silver and robert zemeckis agreed to produce this
its agenda to deliver awe-inspiring , at times sublime , visuals
the film does n't manage to hit all of its marks
-lrb- for obvious reasons -rrb-
coinage
to the ground
of motherhood deferred and desire
from director mark romanek 's self-conscious scrutiny
if you believe that the shocking conclusion is too much of a plunge or
as a petri dish
a long way
had just
about spousal abuse
is about something very interesting and odd that
alexandre dumas ' classic
lilo & stitch '' is n't the most edgy piece of disney animation to hit the silver screen
chicanery
modern life
this was your introduction to one of the greatest plays of the last 100 years
was , by its moods , and by its subtly
after two years
kouyate elicits strong performances from his cast
the impulses that produced this project ... are commendable , but the results are uneven .
joan 's wacky decision to stand by her man , no matter how many times he demonstrates that he 's a disloyal satyr
comedies i
the possibility of creating a more darkly edged tome
the scene
cell phones
period 's
of perpetual pain
lacking any sense of commitment to or affection for its characters
is wrong in its sequel
return to never land is reliable , standard disney animated fare , with enough creative energy and wit to entertain all ages .
the tuxedo was n't just bad ; it was , as my friend david cross would call it , ` hungry-man portions of bad '
for the family audience
about the film , which very simply sets out to entertain and ends up delivering in good measure
what i saw
instilled
manner and flamboyant style
to tell a story about the vietnam war before the pathology set in
a moving tragedy
is a strength of a documentary to disregard available bias
quintessentially american
contemplative , and
the awe in which it holds itself
have been picked not for their acting chops , but for their looks
puppies with broken legs
for anachronistic phantasms haunting the imagined glory of their own pasts
monster chase film
for philosophers , not filmmakers
rambling
a more darkly
to transcend the rather simplistic filmmaking
who starts off promisingly but then proceeds to flop
zings all the way through with originality , humour and pathos
gangster no.
nearly enough
is a throwback war movie that fails on so many levels
of those airy cinematic bon bons whose aims -- and by extension , accomplishments -- seem deceptively slight on the surface
that the movie does not do them justice
to make this kind of idea work on screen
more so
're down
for the film 's publicists or for people who take as many drugs as the film 's characters
ought to be a whole lot scarier than they are in this tepid genre offering .
coupled
about how shanghai -lrb- of all places -rrb-
appropriately cynical social commentary aside , # 9
romantic comedy with a fresh point of view just does n't figure in the present hollywood program .
fully realized story
indie of the year
have missed her since 1995 's forget paris
this oscar-nominated documentary takes you there .
the redeeming feature of chan 's films
can read the subtitles -lrb- the opera is sung in italian -rrb- and
concerned with morality
wildest
nervy , risky film
screen series
in an era in which computer-generated images are the norm
recovered
is its refusal to recognise any of the signposts , as if discovering a way through to the bitter end without a map .
, the fights become not so much a struggle of man vs. man as brother-man vs. the man .
's undeniably hard to follow
a movie of technical skill and rare depth
this nicholas nickleby finds itself in reduced circumstances -- and , also like its hero , it remains brightly optimistic , coming through in the end
's strongest and most touching movie of recent years
blaxploitation shuck-and-jive sitcom
traditional action
be labelled ` hip ' , ` innovative ' and ` realistic '
the credits roll
called iranian
abyss
is a subversive element to this disney cartoon
can you bear the laughter
had to escape from director mark romanek 's self-conscious scrutiny
the action and
tout
abiding impression
tardier
the material and the production
chris rock
killed
while easier to sit through than most of jaglom 's self-conscious and gratingly irritating films , it 's still tainted by cliches , painful improbability and murky points .
are snappy
that rare documentary that incorporates so much of human experience -- drama , conflict , tears and surprise -- that it transcends the normal divisions between fiction and nonfiction film .
no place to go since simone is not real
dense , exhilarating documentary
major movie
feel guilty about ignoring what the filmmakers clearly believe
the production has been made with an enormous amount of affection , so
surprises you with unexpected comedy
cast in impossibly contrived situations
male swingers in the playboy era
to show wary natives the true light
on the book
hate yourself for giving in
a low-key , organic way that encourages you to accept it as life and go with its flow
of work and 2002 's first great film
pulls the rug out from under you
mind or humor
combined with so much first-rate talent
everything about girls ca n't swim , even its passages of sensitive observation ,
unsophisticated
a crummy , wannabe-hip crime comedy
several times
would have become a camp adventure , one of those movies that 's so bad it starts to become good .
serious and thoughtful
he went back to school to check out the girls
the subtle direction
melville
makes you ache with sadness -lrb- the way chekhov is funny -rrb- , profound without ever being self-important ,
a childlike quality about it
in execution
no embellishment is
takes you by the face , strokes your cheeks
a more straightforward , dramatic treatment ,
called the professional
it would have been with this premise
the pairing does sound promising in theory
make ` cherish '
distinct rarity
movies that ask the audience to meet them halfway and connect the dots instead of having things all spelled out
fascinate
the social status
the running time
shows us a slice of life that 's very different from our own and yet instantly recognizable
all works out
a gorgeously strange movie
grown-up fish lovers
too much to do , too little time to do it in
because the intentions are lofty
this time , the hype is quieter ,
devastation
about babak payami 's boldly quirky iranian drama secret ballot ... a charming and evoking little ditty that manages to show the gentle and humane side of middle eastern world politics
forty
read my lips is a genre-curling crime story that revives the free-wheeling noir spirit of old french cinema .
to an inconsistent and ultimately unsatisfying drizzle
a compelling pre-wwii drama
the early days
a disturbing examination of what appears to be the definition of a ` bad ' police shooting .
expands the limits of what a film can be , taking us into the lives of women to whom we might not give a second look if we passed them on the street
saturday night live-style parody ,
his penchant for tearing up on cue -- things that seem so real in small doses
her share
imax form
schmidt
is a whole lot of fun
jolly soft-porn 'em powerment
an elegant work ,
filled with honest performances and exceptional detail
doze off for a few minutes
may look classy in a '60s - homage pokepie hat , but as a character he 's dry , dry , dry .
be much more
boss close
it 's not really funny .
who decides to fight her bully of a husband
the early days of silent film
a great idea
heaps
skateboards , and motorcycles
of couples
the pedestal higher
is a movie about passion
nothing short of wonderful with its ten-year-old female protagonist and its steadfast refusal to set up a dualistic battle between good and evil .
times too many
, the effect comes off as self-parody .
this low-rent -- and even lower-wit -- rip-off
the story line may be 127 years old , but el crimen del padre amaro ... could n't be more timely in its despairing vision of corruption within the catholic establishment
beings
steven soderbergh does n't remake andrei tarkovsky 's solaris so much as distill it .
almost every turn
a sinister , menacing atmosphere
toxic
accomplished with never again
a time machine , a journey back to your childhood , when cares melted away in the dark theater , and
depressed about anything before watching this film
chris smith 's next movie
is a step down for director gary fleder .
been a hoot in a bad-movie way if the laborious pacing and endless exposition had been tightened
been brought out of hibernation
has a customarily jovial air but a deficit of flim-flam inventiveness .
embarrassed to make you reach for the tissues
, you should be able to find better entertainment .
he shows and empathizes with the victims he reveals
eisenstein
ravaging
promotes a reasonable landscape of conflict
the film 's trailer
well worth watching
bed or insurance company office
of the gentle war between a reluctant , irresponsible man and the kid who latches onto him
was immensely enjoyable thanks to great performances
stave
sorvino makes the princess seem smug and cartoonish
committed to growth in his ninth decade
exciting to watch as two last-place basketball
the same scene
leave the theater wondering why these people mattered
world traveler gave me no reason to care
in between all the emotional seesawing , it 's hard to figure the depth of these two literary figures , and even the times in which they lived .
loads of cgi
john carpenter 's ghosts
lack the pungent bite of its title
visual trickery
cousin
a long while
the high seas that works better the less the brain is engaged
had the misfortune to watch in quite some time
it 's difficult to imagine that a more confused , less interesting and more sloppily made film could possibly come down the road in 2002 .
's a stale , overused cocktail using the same olives since 1962 as garnish .
is more fun than conan the barbarian .
third time 's the charm
a portrait of an artist
undeniable entertainment value
a semi-autobiographical film that 's so sloppily written and cast that you can not believe anyone more central to the creation of bugsy than the caterer
but intellectually stultifying
-lrb- a -rrb- painfully flat gross-out comedy ...
's just too dry and too placid
the bizarre realm
missing
different ideas
to actually give them life
a rare treat
yet -rrb-
sopranos gags
at its most glaring
granted in most films are mishandled here
a true study , a film with a questioning heart
few can argue that the debate it joins is a necessary and timely one
fleeting grasp
about how parents know where all the buttons are , and how to push them
dull moment
dopey
occasional charms
frittered away in middle-of-the-road blandness
to see this picture
it 's a love story as sanguine as its title .
the way they help increase an average student 's self-esteem
stake
reyes
ca n't help
freedom first
happens to be the movie 's most admirable quality
is the kind of movie where people who have never picked a lock do so easily after a few tries and become expert fighters after a few weeks
by a desire to match mortarboards with dead poets society and good will hunting than by its own story
sitting through this one
was also
peek at it
could n't pick the lint off borg queen alice krige 's cape
compulsively watchable , no matter how degraded things get .
clouds
passable family film
's not the worst comedy of the year
a leash -- far too polite to scale the lunatic heights of joe dante 's similarly styled gremlins
why not
worker
unnamed , easily substitutable
have absolutely no idea who the main characters are until the film is well under way -- and yet it 's hard to stop watching .
one of those war movies that focuses on human interaction rather than battle and action sequences
puzzle his most ardent fans .
inherently caustic
my own minority report is that it stinks .
as they love themselves
comes across as a fairly weak retooling .
human nature is a goofball movie , in the way that malkovich was , but it tries too hard
separates comics from the people laughing in the crowd
used my two hours better watching being john malkovich again
weird \/ thinking
after-hours loopiness
unveil it until the end
has arrived from portugal
as many subplots
class community
a smart , provocative drama that does the nearly impossible :
on that
do cliches , no matter how ` inside ' they are
that the movie has virtually nothing to show
a solid cast , assured direction and complete lack of modern day irony .
from an asian perspective
can be forgiven for frequently pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy
life or something like it has its share of high points ,
it 's hardly a necessary enterprise .
original idea
combined with stunning animation
as i 'm the one that i want
disjointed parody .
they used to make movies , but also how they sometimes still can be made
the title character herself
thought
plays like an unbalanced mixture of graphic combat footage and almost saccharine domestic interludes that are pure hollywood .
and touching film
even with harris 's strong effort , the script gives him little to effectively probe lear 's soul-stripping breakdown .
fast and funny
franchise possibilities
make a film in which someone has to be hired to portray richard dawson
shanghai ghetto may not be as dramatic as roman polanski 's the pianist , but
you see it in these harrowing surf shots
babak payami 's
is made to transplant a hollywood star into newfoundland 's wild soil
nicole
aground after being snared in its own tangled plot
the rock has a great presence but one battle after another is not the same as one battle followed by killer cgi effects .
which is paper-thin and decidedly unoriginal
the solid filmmaking and convincing characters
the high-concept scenario soon proves preposterous , the acting is robotically italicized , and
was written down
well-developed
john c. walsh 's
could be more appropriate
you not to believe it
might wind up
freshness and spirit
a depressing story that throws a bunch of hot-button items in the viewer 's face and asks to be seen as hip , winking social commentary
son 's
fuhrman 's
low , smoky and inviting
her lead role
of gripping
, dopey old
familiar to traverse
jordan brady 's direction
, insulting , or childish
it becomes a chore to sit through -- despite some first-rate performances by its lead
in spite of clearly evident poverty and hardship , bring to their music
dullard
making neither
care about music you may not have heard before
anything except that the chelsea hotel today is populated by whiny , pathetic , starving and untalented artistes
the avengers
misses
all as very important
even if you 've never come within a mile of the longest yard
is a vh1 behind the music special that has something a little more special behind it : music that did n't sell many records but helped change a nation
redolent of a thousand cliches
writer-director danny verete 's three tales comprise a powerful and reasonably fulfilling gestalt .
with this one too
twinkie
-lrb- but none of the sheer lust -rrb-
of emphasis on music in britney spears ' first movie
this year 's very best pictures
do find enough material to bring kissinger 's record into question and explain how the diplomat 's tweaked version of statecraft may have cost thousands and possibly millions of lives
it 's mildly sentimental , unabashedly consumerist ... studiously inoffensive and completely disposable .
i also wanted a little alien as a friend !
will be far more interesting to the soderbergh faithful than it will be to the casual moviegoer who might be lured in by julia roberts ...
notorious reputation
empathy and pity fogging up the screen ... his secret life enters the land of unintentional melodrama and tiresome love triangles .
resurrection too many
down-and-dirty
and con , for adults
old-fashioned , occasionally charming and
his games
murphy and wilson actually make a pretty good team
lie down in a dark room with something cool to my brow
charmer
inspiring and
a venturesome , beautifully realized psychological mood piece that reveals its first-time feature director
they 'll probably run out screaming .
uh ,
a certain era , but also
for many of us , that 's good enough .
tell a story about the vietnam war before the pathology set in
this wretchedly unfunny wannabe comedy is inane and awful -
of its marks
has n't the stamina for the 100-minute running time
too full
that he has been able to share his story so compellingly with us is a minor miracle
no incredibly outlandish scenery
a road-trip movie that 's surprisingly short of both adventure and song
it just seems manufactured to me and artificial
jacobi ,
tearing ` orphans
is interesting to witness the conflict from the palestinian side
offering next to little insight
to show these characters in the act and give them no feelings of remorse -- and to cut repeatedly to the flashback of the original rape -- is overkill to the highest degree .
but something far more stylish and cerebral -- and , hence , more chillingly effective
is ultimately about as inspiring as a hallmark card
feel anything much while watching this movie , beyond mild disturbance or detached pleasure at the acting
deep or
films
be me :
observer
limited and so embellished by editing that there 's really not much of a sense of action or
victim to sloppy plotting , an insultingly unbelievable final act and a villainess who is too crazy to be interesting
yes they can swim
upstaged by an avalanche of more appealing holiday-season product
concentrates far too much on the awkward interplay and utter lack of chemistry between chan and hewitt
a bit on the skinny side
starts as a tart little lemon drop of a movie and
one of the strangest
liberal or
his scenes are short and often unexpected .
challenged
infuse
they were right .
, this overheated melodrama plays like a student film .
just the sort
it 's crafty , energetic and smart --
is much sillier .
is awful
nearly as graphic but much more powerful ,
an audience 's
a good-natured ensemble comedy
unchanged
is not the same as one battle followed by killer cgi effects
for many of us
often touching
all over
must be admitted
into the historical period and its artists
to the marvelous verdu , a sexy slip of an earth mother who mourns her tragedies in private and embraces life in public
coping ,
but a deficit of flim-flam
is simply brilliant
tenet
old payne screenplay
every five minutes or so , someone gets clocked .
you observe
ambiguous enough to be engaging and oddly moving
that uses his usual modus operandi of crucifixion through juxtaposition
as they were in the 1950s
it 's just a weird fizzle
be placed in the pantheon of the best of the swashbucklers but it is a whole lot of fun and you get to see the one of the world 's best actors , daniel auteuil ,
enjoy much of jonah simply , and gratefully , as laugh-out-loud lunacy with a pronounced monty pythonesque flavor
big papa
an enjoyable experience .
that manages to do virtually everything wrong
gone more over-the-top
gooding and coburn are both oscar winners , a fact which , as you watch them clumsily mugging their way through snow dogs , seems inconceivable .
sum up the strange horror of life in the new millennium
about in ` the ring
a deeply humanistic artist who , in spite of all that he 's witnessed , remains surprisingly idealistic
it 's a brilliant , honest performance by nicholson
working from a surprisingly sensitive script co-written by gianni romoli ...
tadpole ' was one of the films so declared this year ,
is an inspirational love story ,
an -lrb- emotionally at least -rrb- adolescent audience demanding regular shocks and bouts of barely defensible sexual violence to keep it interested
miike ... a cult hero .
shiner can certainly go the distance , but is n't world championship material
a few chuckles ,
tiny acts of kindness make ordinary life survivable
can do for a movie
dusty and
determined not to make them
assuming that ... the air-conditioning in the theater
a cellophane-pop remake of the punk classic ladies and gentlemen , the fabulous stains ... crossroads is never much worse than bland or better than inconsequential
elegant technology for the masses
of young people trying to cope with the mysterious and brutal nature of adults
it is n't very good
too predictably , in fact .
its relatively serious subject
plays like a tired tyco ad
, you might want to catch freaks as a matinee .
in all its director 's cut glory ,
really , really , really good things can come in enormous packages
is an elegiac portrait of a transit city on the west african coast struggling against foreign influences .
may also be the first narrative film to be truly informed by the wireless
humanity or empathy
the slightest bit
in perfect balance
a very good time at the cinema
oddly compelling .
pleasant but not more than recycled jock piffle .
of its scrapbook of oddballs
sentimental , hypocritical
of tom hanks ' face
has humor and heart and very talented young actors
by the sick sense of humor
eye-rolling
things to like
support the premise other than fling gags at it
war movie compendium
every day
choose to skip it
script and
's also not very good .
the action speeds up
south korean filmmakers
same guy
supremely hopeful cautionary tale
much as 8
a cinematic car wreck , a catastrophic collision of tastelessness and gall that nevertheless will leave fans clamoring for another ride
to make you put away the guitar , sell the amp , and apply to medical school
are some laughs in this movie
a provocative piece of work
you 've got the wildly popular vin diesel in the equation
is n't a very
with the never flagging legal investigator david presson
the ups and downs of friendships
are padding
humour and reinforcement
tragically
gai 's character to avoid the fate that has befallen every other carmen before her
includes the line ` my stepdad 's not mean , he 's just adjusting
foster
that it no longer recognizes the needs of moviegoers for real characters and compelling plots
's apparently just what -lrb- aniston -rrb- has always needed to grow into a movie career
could put it on a coffee table anywhere
even 3 oscar winners ca n't overcome
flag
as raw
on the brink of major changes
sterling film
you wo n't like looking at it
the people involved
you-are-there immediacy
moving tragedy
behind it
at least a few good ideas
pat storylines ,
new best friend
ferocity
enhance the self-image of drooling idiots
so much fun dissing the film that they did n't mind the ticket cost
all its moodiness
already thin story
it 's still adam sandler
find a movie character more unattractive or odorous -lrb- than leon -rrb-
're up for that sort of thing
hoped to be
were convinced to waste their time
crucial to the genre and another first-rate performance
your disgust and your indifference
's a taunt - a call for justice for two crimes from which many of us have not yet recovered
did ,
so many talented people could participate in such an
a breadth of vision and
from a film with this title or indeed from any plympton film
we 've been watching for decades
good action
seeing for ambrose 's performance
they could have been in a more ambitious movie
to batting his sensitive eyelids
a winning comedy with its wry observations about long-lived friendships and the ways in which we all lose track of ourselves by trying to please others
folk story
from the choppy editing to the annoying score to ` special effects ' by way of replacing objects in a character 's hands below the camera line , `` besotted '' is misbegotten
lucy 's most obvious differences
not-quite-dead
broder 's screenplay
to say its total promise
targeted audience
crummy
draws us in long
keep the story subtle and us in suspense .
hatosy ... portrays young brendan with his usual intelligence and subtlety , not to mention a convincing brogue .
deep down
the animation and game phenomenon
part because the consciously dumbed-down approach wears thin
ice age is consistently amusing and engrossing ...
the upper echelons
what goes on for the 110 minutes of `` panic room ''
over-familiarity since hit-hungry british filmmakers
's worth yet another visit
both a successful adaptation and an enjoyable film in its own right
it just does n't have much else ... especially in a moral sense .
unintentionally famous
and more about that man
southern blacks as distilled
is a big time stinker
and whirling fight sequences
enough clever innuendo to fil
too fast
drive past
teen-gang machismo
an image of black indomitability
i approached the usher and said that if she had to sit through it again , she should ask for a raise .
... better described as a ghost story gone badly awry .
the things that prevent people from reaching happiness
a retooling of fahrenheit 451 ,
comes far closer than many movies
which opens today nationwide
tooth
this sloppy , made-for-movie comedy special
a dull , simple-minded and stereotypical tale of drugs , death and mind-numbing indifference on the inner-city streets .
, that 's because panic room is interested in nothing more than sucking you in ... and making you sweat .
's no fizz
is very funny , but not always in a laugh-out-loud way .
sc2 is an autopilot hollywood concoction lacking in imagination and authentic christmas spirit , yet it 's geared toward an audience full of masters of both .
less a heartfelt appeal for the handicapped than a nice belgian waffle .
a longtime admirer of his work
screenings
everything about girls ca n't swim ,
the ya-ya 's have many secrets and one is - the books are better .
it 's a gag that 's worn a bit thin over the years , though do n't ask still finds a few chuckles .
either moderately amusing
i ca n't .
its lackluster gear
is extremely funny , the first part making up for any flaws that come later .
are all more than competent
sober-minded original
are telegraphed in the most blithe exchanges gives the film its lingering tug .
as inept
're never quite sure where self-promotion ends and the truth begins
the couch of dr. freud
pop up in a cinematic year already littered with celluloid garbage
many outsiders
campbell
who he was before
you get back to your car in the parking lot
main actresses
lasker
that spielberg calls
colorful but flat
bluster and
limpid and conventional
its cast full of caffeinated comedy performances
clare
province
the characters to inhabit their world without cleaving to a narrative arc
suited
like the imaginary sport it projects onto the screen -- loud , violent and mindless
... lies a plot cobbled together from largely flat and uncreative moments .
by sending the audience straight to hell
a one-night swim turns into an ocean of trouble
the sting back
remains vividly in memory
assured , glossy
it may not rival the filmmaker 's period pieces
said and
find a movie with a bigger , fatter heart
more common
loud and offensive , but more often
melodramatic , lifetime channel-style anthology
the rapidly changing face
unintentionally -rrb-
the problem with antwone fisher is that it has a screenplay written by antwone fisher based on the book by antwone fisher .
the film anything
a few weeks
let alone
guns , drugs , avarice and damaged dreams
these british soldiers do at keeping themselves kicking
a kind of abstract guilt
with that of wilde
with the astonishing revelation
time literally stops on a dime in the tries-so-hard-to-be-cool `` clockstoppers , ''
can really do
a b-movie revenge
lacks considerable brio
is , arguably , the most accomplished work to date from hong kong 's versatile stanley kwan .
as will the fight scenes
by the idea
to shtick and sentimentality
as the worst -- and only -- killer website movie of this or any other year
is a dark , gritty , sometimes funny little gem .
has this franchise ever run out of gas
the jackal ,
mr. schnitzler proves himself a deft pace master and stylist .
beyond the cleverness , the weirdness and the pristine camerawork
i 've seen since cho 's previous concert comedy film
's enough cool fun here to warm the hearts of animation enthusiasts of all ages
is , also
on the other side of the bra
it 's meandering , low on energy , and too eager to be quirky at moments when a little old-fashioned storytelling would come in handy
across as shallow and glib
family portrait of need , neurosis and nervy negativity is a rare treat that shows the promise of digital filmmaking .
believe that a good video game movie is going to show up soon
which is powerful in itself .
to accept it as life and go with its flow
would be an unendurable viewing experience for this ultra-provincial new yorker if 26-year-old reese witherspoon were not on hand to inject her pure fantasy character , melanie carmichael , with a massive infusion of old-fashioned hollywood magic
sits behind his light meter and harangues
on a dime in the tries-so-hard-to-be-cool `` clockstoppers
there is no substitute for on-screen chemistry ,
-lrb- denis ' -rrb- bare-bones narrative more closely resembles an outline for a '70s exploitation picture than the finished product .
'll see del toro has brought unexpected gravity to blade ii .
within the film 's first five minutes
director michael apted -lrb- enigma -rrb- and screenwriter nicholas kazan -lrb- reversal of fortune -rrb-
` possession , ' based on the book by a.s. byatt , demands that labute deal with the subject of love head-on ; trading in his cynicism for reverence and a little wit
if there was actually one correct interpretation ,
's all
as it does because -lrb- the leads -rrb- are such a companionable couple
you feel guilty about ignoring what the filmmakers clearly believe
a 50-year friendship
an unexpectedly sweet story
the whole is so often less than the sum of its parts in today 's hollywood
surprisingly sweet and gentle comedy
as its dreamworks makers
does n't understand that the idea of exploiting molestation for laughs is funny , not actually exploiting it yourself
you expect of de palma , but what makes it transporting is that it 's also one of the smartest
mysterious
of nuclear terrorism
by freeing them from artefact
sly , intricate magic
that may well not have existed on paper
saddest action hero performances
for a ballplayer
this film , like the similarly ill-timed antitrust
... had this much imagination and nerve
tony hawk
depressingly thin
no way you wo n't be talking about the film once you exit the theater
just utter ` uhhh , ' which is better than most of the writing in the movie
` urban drama
acting like an 8-year-old channeling roberto benigni
for all the dolorous trim , secretary is a genial romance that maintains a surprisingly buoyant tone throughout , notwithstanding some of the writers ' sporadic dips into pop freudianism .
it reaffirms life as it looks in the face of death .
that ever-growing category
the cast members ,
20 years apart
without any of its sense of fun or energy
picture since 3000 miles to graceland
libertine and agitator
at once visceral and spiritual
sum
wendigo , larry fessenden 's spooky new thriller , is a refreshingly smart and newfangled variation on several themes derived from far less sophisticated and knowing horror films .
cruel earnestness
the performances are all solid ; it merely lacks originality to make it a great movie .
see a chinese film depict a homosexual relationship in a mature and frank fashion
, we accept the characters and the film , flaws and all
this will go on so long as there are moviegoers anxious to see strange young guys doing strange guy things .
should you buy the movie milk when the tv cow is free
the press
artistic and
frozen burrito
's unfortunate
might have guessed
kids-cute sentimentality by a warmth that is n't faked
the dog from snatch -rrb-
to stand on its own as the psychological thriller it purports to be
as its origins in an anne rice novel dictate
all of the filmmakers ' calculations
she 's gonna make you feel like you owe her big-time
all cylinders
land beyond time
's stuff here to like
to forgive that still serious problem
would have been benefited from a sharper , cleaner script before it went in front of the camera .
proved
the worst sin
strong themes
to please every one -lrb- and no one -rrb-
so-bad-it 's
by and large this is mr. kilmer 's movie ,
if you 're part of her targeted audience , you 'll cheer .
have here
hashiguchi uses the situation to evoke a japan bustling atop an undercurrent of loneliness and isolation .
the movie winds up feeling like a great missed opportunity .
pleasuring its audience
the movie 's messages are quite admirable
rosemary 's baby
will be used as analgesic balm for overstimulated minds .
than the sum of its parts in today 's hollywood
a sermon for most of its running time
seemingly irreconcilable
to convince almost everyone that it was put on the screen , just for them
clicking together to form a string
crushingly self-indulgent
a melancholy , emotional film .
the master of disguise falls under the category of ` should have been a sketch on saturday night live . '
keeps things interesting , but do n't go out of your way to pay full price
your toes wo n't still be tapping
it looks good , sonny , but you missed the point . '
they 'd earn
point the way for adventurous indian filmmakers toward a crossover
admire the film 's stately nature and
good ol' boys
is so grainy and rough , so dependent on being ` naturalistic ' rather than carefully lit and set up
his cipherlike personality and bad behavior would play fine if the movie knew what to do with him
steven soderbergh
is nothing short of a travesty of a transvestite comedy .
brio
the characters ' -rrb-
pays earnest homage to turntablists
some impudent snickers
book 's
it 's not a particularly good film , but neither is it a monsterous one .
hubristic
quirky characters and
made mamet 's `` house of games '' and last fall 's `` heist '' so much fun
director sam mendes
this nicholas nickleby finds itself in reduced circumstances
of his work
backstage angst
winning comedy
as sappy as big daddy
a wacky and inspired little film
the loyal order of raccoons
developed a notorious reputation
a visual flair that waxes poetic far too much for our taste
elderly propensity
of the alien
to jimmy 's relentless anger , and to the script 's refusal of a happy ending
made for the palm screen
this may be burns 's strongest film since the brothers mcmullen .
bombastic and
yellow
tv movie-esque
sometimes still can be made
but an episode
paying
charlize chases kevin
french director
villainess
asian cult cinema fans
visual stylists
want to see crossroads if they 're not big fans of teen pop kitten britney spears
at wesley snipes ' iconic hero doing battle with dozens of bad guys -- at once
by the sea would slip under the waves .
lock stock
is up to you to decide if you need to see it
london
does anyone much
comedy special
its almost too-spectacular coastal setting distracts
introspection
of cuban music
beyond the wistful everyday ironies of the working poor
's not onscreen
stories and faces
so exaggerated and broad
all comedy is subversive ,
have been lost in the translation this time
the sturdiest example yet
random series
a sharp satire
just the vampires that are damned in queen of the damned
owes frank the pug big time
cuss
in its dry and forceful way
comes off as emotionally manipulative and sadly imitative of innumerable past love story derisions
will marvel at the sometimes murky , always brooding look of i am trying to break your heart .
drizzle
of addressing a complex situation
is n't in this film , which may be why it works as well as it does .
each and
too sincere
is getting older
few four letter words
, harry potter and the chamber of secrets finds a way to make j.k. rowling 's marvelous series into a deadly bore .
a nicholas sparks best seller
laugh-out-loud bits are few and far between
a more immediate mystery in the present
the most emotionally malleable of filmgoers
a downer and
make the outrage
-lrb- jaglom 's -rrb- better efforts
mad love does n't galvanize its outrage the way ,
to set up a dualistic battle between good and evil
is that he was a bisexual sweetheart before he took to drink
, no-frills ride
what 's most offensive is n't the waste of a good cast ,
was produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by joel schumacher , and reflects the worst of their shallow styles : wildly overproduced , inadequately motivated every step of the way and demographically targeted to please every one -lrb- and no one -rrb- .
questions cinema 's capability for recording truth .
starts out bizarre and
gadgets and creatures
like a docu-drama
called best
a separate adventure
excepting love hewitt
outrage
a beautiful film , full of elaborate and twisted characters
concludes
boomers
of fright and dread
moves beyond their surfaces
's just one that could easily wait for your pay per view dollar .
between yosuke and saeko
pure of intention
's updating works surprisingly well
there is nothing in it to engage children emotionally
a surfeit of weighty revelations , flowery dialogue , and nostalgia for the past and roads not taken
its own brilliance
only a true believer could relish
feel familiar and foreign
infuriatingly
its creative mettle
its cause
's in
send you off in different direction
who wrote gibson 's braveheart as well as the recent pearl harbor
so buzz-obsessed
a wonderfully speculative character
in the last five years
a baffling mixed platter of gritty realism and magic realism with a hard-to-swallow premise .
krawczyk deserves a huge amount of the credit for the film 's thoroughly winning tone
forgive because the intentions are lofty
from the audience
-lrb- other than the very sluggish pace -rrb-
the style and flash
good-natured and never dull
a memorable experience that , like many of his works , presents weighty issues
pint-sized
give a filmmaker an unlimited amount of phony blood
kafka 's
of nubile young actors in a film about campus depravity
precarious skid-row dignity
is a popcorn film , not a must-own , or even a must-see .
is a happy , heady jumble of thought and storytelling , an insane comic undertaking that ultimately coheres into a sane and breathtakingly creative film .
smart and alert
conversations
grumpy old men
's low on both suspense and payoff
palma
mira sorvino 's limitations as a classical actress
is as visceral
stud
new wounds
russians take comfort in their closed-off nationalist reality
that between the son and his wife , and the wife and the father , and between the two brothers , with incredible subtlety and acumen
extreme
drag as soon as the action speeds up
in the long-winded heist comedy
after seeing ` analyze that
could n't
it 's easy to love robin tunney -- she 's pretty and she can act -- but it gets harder and harder to understand her choices
epilogue that leaks suspension of disbelief like a sieve ,
stealing harvard will dip into your wallet , swipe 90 minutes of your time , and offer you precisely this in recompense : a few early laughs scattered around a plot as thin as it is repetitious .
a warmth
to grow into a movie career
to document both sides of this emotional car-wreck
individual moments of mood
action comedies
drama ?
when you 're rooting for the film to hurry up and get to its subjects ' deaths just so the documentary will be over
that mel gibson can gasp , shudder and even tremble without losing his machismo
if you 're burnt out on it 's a wonderful life marathons and bored with a christmas carol
go on
genuinely good
're on the edge of your seat
come with the warning `` for serious film buffs only
that never pretends to be something
conceived and
offer you precisely this in recompense : a few early laughs scattered around a plot as thin as it is repetitious
wastes its time on mood rather than riding with the inherent absurdity of ganesh 's rise up the social ladder
from in praise of love , the sort of bitter old crank who sits behind his light meter and harangues the supposed injustices of the artistic world-at-large
scale wwii flick
around his own ego
the constrictive eisenhower era
a predictable , maudlin story that swipes heavily from bambi and the lion king
diesel is n't the actor to save it .
this gorgeous film a must for everyone from junior scientists to grown-up fish lovers
incredibly layered and stylistic film
inventive , fun , intoxicatingly sexy , violent , self-indulgent and maddening
crystal and de niro
prints and film footage
classroom play
bacon
mob
can run away from home , but your ego
about two families , one black and one white , facing change in both their inner and outer lives
far from painful
shameful
were watching monkeys flinging their feces at you
a slice
but formulaic and silly
has virtually nothing to show
modern-office
have seen before , but beneath the exotic surface -lrb- and exotic dancing -rrb- it 's surprisingly old-fashioned
of aurelie and christelle
-- sometimes tedious --
manipulative and as bland
is dreamy and evocative
vividly detailed story about newcomers in a strange new world
the old mib label stands for milder is n't better .
elusive , yet inexplicably
leave you wanting to abandon the theater
by the film 's austerity
to what is almost certainly going to go down as the worst -- and only -- killer website movie of this or any other year
are tantamount to insulting the intelligence of anyone who has n't been living under a rock
if there ai n't none
images and characters
hand-held
cinematic icons
as jet li on rollerblades
touch
a relaxed firth
an alternately fascinating and frustrating documentary .
thoughtful dialogue
wit and dignity
during wartime
training and dedication
seems to exist only for its climactic setpiece
releasing a film with the word ` dog ' in its title in january lends itself to easy jokes and insults , and
for national health insurance
good guys
the prison flick and
john woo bullet ballet
century and a half
marry science fiction with film noir and action flicks with philosophical inquiry
the chateau has one very funny joke and a few other decent ones , but
moves his setting to the past
the hype , the celebrity , the high life ,
're forced to follow
the standards
's tough being a black man in america , especially when the man has taken away your car , your work-hours and denied you health insurance
in `` last dance ''
occasion
billy bob 's
with a great premise
is a semi-throwback , a reminiscence without nostalgia or sentimentality .
of education
the first 2\/3 of the film
the film 's ending has a `` what was it all for
a movie that harps on media-constructed ` issues '
a striking style behind the camera
the problem with `` xxx '' is that its own action is n't very effective .
capable only of delivering
enthusiasm
never clearly defines his characters or gives us a reason to care about them .
, the film is less the cheap thriller you 'd expect than it is a fairly revealing study of its two main characters -- damaged-goods people whose orbits will inevitably and dangerously collide .
it covers just about every cliche in the compendium about crass , jaded movie types and the phony baloney movie biz .
about nine-tenths
in the early days of silent film
an emotionally and spiritually compelling journey
infectious
an american director
latino hip hop beat
suggests a superior moral tone is more important than filmmaking skill
gets an exhilarating new interpretation in morvern callar
the intensity with which he 's willing to express his convictions
crash-and-bash
rose-tinted glasses
, transcendent love story
delightful .
past your head
length , awash in self-consciously flashy camera effects , droning house music and flat , flat dialogue
fine
a fresh , entertaining comedy
rymer
lines , the impressive stagings of hardware
its courage
-lrb- reversal of fortune -rrb-
of mushy obviousness
inconsequential romantic
flashy , overlong soap
this masterfully calibrated psychological thriller thrives on its taut performances and creepy atmosphere even if the screenplay falls somewhat short .
the deadpan comic face
a journey that is as difficult for the audience to take as it
his name was , uh , michael zaidan , was supposed to have like written the screenplay or something
fanciful daydreams
wrong things
is that , even in all its director 's cut glory , he 's made a film that 's barely shocking , barely interesting and most of all , barely anything
wrecks
may prove too convoluted for fun-seeking summer audiences
` message-movie ' posturing
of relationships
to resist temptation in this film
does n't this film have that an impressionable kid could n't stand to hear ?
hijacks the heat of revolution
a lot to be desired
rhapsodize cynicism
familiar anti-feminist equation
grandkids
directs this intricately structured and well-realized drama that presents a fascinating glimpse of urban life and the class warfare that embroils two young men .
all of world war ii
may as well be called `` jar-jar binks : the movie
a sour taste in one 's mouth , and little else
like about men with brooms and what is kind of special
it 's too bad nothing else is .
by the end of kung pow
self-delusion
morning cartoons
while that is a cliche , nothing could be more appropriate
school social groups
reminds you that the key to stand-up is to always make it look easy , even though the reality is anything but .
... built on the premise that middle-class arkansas consists of monster truck-loving good ol' boys and peroxide blond honeys whose worldly knowledge comes from tv reruns and supermarket tabloids .
it looks like an action movie , but it 's so poorly made , on all levels , that it does n't even qualify as a spoof of such
globe
a curious sick poetry , as if
alienated
ambitious ` what if
is for angelique
would n't make trouble every day any better .
most multilayered and sympathetic
human soul
to keep from laughing at the ridiculous dialog or the oh-so convenient plot twists
little more than a screenful of gamesmanship that 's low on both suspense and payoff
plotless collection of moronic stunts
don mullan 's
to build up a pressure cooker of horrified awe
a laconic pace
filled with raw emotions conveying despair and love
wonderland adventure ,
stalker thriller
with energy and innovation
watching this film , one is left with the inescapable conclusion that hitchens ' obsession with kissinger is , at bottom , a sophisticated flower child 's desire to purge the world of the tooth and claw of human power .
that the movie has no idea of it is serious or
his character 's deceptions ultimately undo him
a bonanza of wacky sight gags , outlandish color schemes , and corny visual puns that can be appreciated equally as an abstract frank tashlin comedy and as a playful recapitulation of the artist 's career .
does n't connect in a neat way , but introduces characters who illuminate mysteries of sex , duty and love .
this is n't a new idea .
more deftly enacted than what 's been cobbled together onscreen
gets us in trouble
it 's fun , but it 's a real howler .
, this often very funny collegiate gross-out comedy goes a long way toward restoring the luster of the national lampoon film franchise , too long reduced to direct-to-video irrelevancy .
, it may rate as the most magical and most fun family fare of this or any recent holiday season .
-lrb- davis -rrb- wants to cause his audience an epiphany ,
heat
carries arnold -lrb- and the viewers -rrb- into the forbidden zone of sympathizing with terrorist motivations by presenting the `` other side of the story .
as mr. de niro
first sets out to be
comic touch
a collection of keening and self-mutilating sideshow geeks
makes these lives count .
dry , reliable textbook
overall , it 's a pretty mediocre family film .
it 's not scary in the slightest
a fast , frenetic , funny , even punny 6
mother\/daughter pair
chimes in on the grieving process
seems , at times ,
documentary-making
not exaggerated
harsh reality
are so stunning
the better
it feels more like the pilot episode of a tv series than a feature film
keeps things interesting , but do n't go out of your way to pay full price .
the aaa of action , xxx is a blast of adrenalin , rated eee for excitement .
'' range
imposed for the sake of commercial sensibilities
they see the joy the characters take in this creed
salton sea surprisingly engrossing
the sex
for that effort
deliberately unsteady mixture
wrap the proceedings up neatly
liana
spry 2001 predecessor
how similar obsessions can dominate a family
towering
believing in something does matter
, labute does manage to make a few points about modern man and his problematic quest for human connection .
this batch is pretty cute
supremely unfunny and unentertaining
humor and humanity
perfect face to play a handsome blank yearning to find himself
with considerable aplomb
if you go , pack your knitting needles .
cheer
she may not be real
gut-wrenching , frightening war scenes
you wo n't find anything to get excited about on this dvd .
vivid characters and
a nicely understated expression of the grief
deterioration
turned me
half-step
on the cinematic front
ruined by amateurish writing and acting ,
to long for the end credits
barrels along at the start before becoming mired in sentimentality
the inherent absurdity
you see because the theater
immediate
` the thing ' and a geriatric
is that movie !
a family
only thing missing
a technical triumph and
bogdanovich puts history in perspective and , via kirsten dunst 's remarkable performance , he showcases davies as a young woman of great charm , generosity and diplomacy
this blaxploitation spoof downplays the raunch in favor of gags that rely on the strength of their own cleverness as opposed to the extent of their outrageousness .
is n't quite out of ripe screwball ideas
the film 's plot may be shallow , but
to this movie
unambitious writing
ugliness
on hammering home his message
, passionate
guys say mean things and shoot a lot of bullets .
ratliff 's two previous titles , plutonium circus and purgatory county
slightly
of a good movie ye who enter here
bare
his improbably forbearing wife
getting their fair shot in the movie business
highly watchable
make up its mind
wiseman is patient
it unexpectedly rewarding
half-hearted paeans to empowerment
the glory days of weekend and two or three things
content with a clever pseudo-bio that manages to have a good time as it doles out pieces of the famous director 's life
offers a great deal of insight into the female condition
birmingham
even though many of these guys are less than adorable
roach
to imagine having more fun watching a documentary
you might be able to forgive its mean-spirited second half
boosterism
a movie that feels
skip the film and pick up the soundtrack
's not very good either
more cohesive
von sydow ... is itself intacto 's luckiest stroke
a children 's party clown gets violently gang-raped
on the year 's radar screen
without stooping to base melodrama
iosseliani
could n't really
's hard to fairly judge a film like ringu when you 've seen the remake first .
protect each other from the script 's bad ideas and awkwardness
who prepare
been without the vulgarity and with an intelligent , life-affirming script
the proceedings as funny for grown-ups as for rugrats
going to recommend secretary , based on the wonderful acting clinic put on by spader and gyllenhaal
the grandness
semi-autobiographical
a well-done film
the pitch-perfect forster to the always hilarious meara and levy , like mike shoots and scores , doing its namesake proud
topical or
tomorrow
thumbing his nose
it is .
your idea
the whiney characters bugged me
's too bad nothing else is
intriguing and downright intoxicating .
resurrection is n't exactly quality cinema , but it is n't nearly as terrible as it cold have been
it 's a riot to see rob schneider in a young woman 's clothes
giving conduct
some writer dude , i think his name was , uh , michael zaidan , was supposed to have like written the screenplay or something , but , dude ,
a power outage
malarkey
blood-drenched stephen norrington-directed predecessor
they take full advantage
remains fairly light , always entertaining , and smartly written
hothouse emotions
a part of its fun
muccino
paced , and often just plain dull
science
plays like a badly edited , 91-minute trailer -lrb- and -rrb- the director ca n't seem to get a coherent rhythm going .
take .
for but a few seconds
as long as 3-year-olds
games , wire fu , horror movies , mystery , james bond
, jane campion might have done ,
examines its explosive subject matter as nonjudgmentally as wiseman 's previous studies of inner-city high schools , hospitals , courts and welfare centers
much as i laughed throughout the movie
it 's well worth a rental .
acceptable way to pass a little over an hour with moviegoers ages
is n't much of a mystery
which becomes something about how lame it is to try and evade your responsibilities and that you should never , ever , leave a large dog alone with a toddler
villeneuve has inspired croze to give herself over completely to the tormented persona of bibi
banter-filled
exploration
tackled a meaty subject and drawn engaging characters while peppering the pages with memorable zingers
has really found his groove these days
'll be at the dollar theatres by the time christmas rolls around
cast himself
as it should be done cinematically
young romantics out on a date
his team
be drawn in by the sympathetic characters
like mike is n't going to make box office money that makes michael jordan jealous
it has its faults , but it is a kind , unapologetic , sweetheart of a movie , and mandy moore leaves a positive impression .
you will also learn a good deal about the state of the music business in the 21st century
the first shocking thing about sorority boys is that it 's actually watchable .
frida is easier to swallow than julie taymor 's preposterous titus
want music
a music scene that transcends culture and race
a superlative b movie --
lost his touch
be patient with the lovely hush
sentimental but entirely irresistible
the color sense
dealing with the subject
romantic thriller
thought-provoking and
is --
komediant
droll sense
many more paths
's dench who really steals the show
lagging near the finish line
this story to go but down
femme fatale offers nothing more than a bait-and-switch that is beyond playing fair with the audience .
to watch with kids and use to introduce video as art
unsuccessful attempt
when twentysomething hotsies make movies about their lives , hard-driving narcissism is a given ,
pseudo-intellectual
itself is ultimately quite unengaging .
not to everybody , but certainly to people with a curiosity about
easily the most thoughtful fictional examination of the root
evaded completely
mistaken
huge sacrifice
going at a rapid pace , occasionally
-lrb- soderbergh -rrb- tends to place most of the psychological and philosophical material in italics rather than trust an audience 's intelligence , and he creates an overall sense of brusqueness .
step further
dedicated
insufficiently cathartic
into a battle of wills that is impossible to care about and is n't very funny
of dialogue
playfully profound
to an uninspired philosophical epiphany
no matter what the situation
different from our own
it gets under the skin of a man we only know as an evil , monstrous lunatic
emotional wallop
by neil finn and edmund
a visceral sense of its characters ' lives and
a mess as this one
scooby ' do n't
the $ 20 million ticket to ride a russian rocket
's mildly entertaining
most sparkling
's viewed as a self-reflection or cautionary tale
makes up
haunted
people 's lives
odd drama
the old adage `` be careful what you wish for ''
of the year 's most enjoyable releases
worth seeing for ambrose 's performance .
this film a lot
it to be
what we have is
short of refreshing
winds up as the kind of film that should be the target of something
can actually feel good
cinematic bon bons
to stand tall with pryor , carlin and murphy
would expect
about dragons
if you do n't demand much more than a few cheap thrills from your halloween entertainment
of sensitive observation
mortarboards
felt with a sardonic jolt
` anthony hopkins ' and ` terrorists
powerful commentary
seagal , who looks more like danny aiello these days
charming and funny -lrb- but ultimately silly -rrb- movie .
translating complex characters
enigma looks great , has solid acting and a neat premise .
was a calculating fiend or just a slippery self-promoter
chomp on jumbo ants , pull an arrow out of his back
baffling
being too dense & about nothing at all
pipe
its limits
, improbable romantic comedy
would you ?
the story is a rather simplistic one : grief drives her , love drives him , and a second chance to find love in the most unlikely place - it struck a chord in me
into a mundane '70s disaster flick
happen after greene 's story ends
of what it is to be ya-ya
tired , unnecessary
hopkins '
snide and prejudice
science fiction movie
feature to hit theaters since beauty and the beast 11 years ago
a rather sad story of the difficulties
offers big , fat , dumb
narrative coinage
down the road
has little to do with the story , which becomes something about how lame it is to try and evade your responsibilities and that you should never , ever , leave a large dog alone with a toddler
drum
, this cinderella story does n't have a single surprise up its sleeve .
a superman
a howler
paul bettany is good at being the ultra-violent gangster wannabe , but the movie is certainly not number 1
hedonistic creativity
top and
magnetic performance
like it hot on the hardwood proves once again that a man in drag is not in and of himself funny .
found myself liking the film , though in this case one man 's treasure could prove to be another man 's garbage .
completist
passes inspection
would have made the film more cohesive
at a time when we 've learned the hard way just how complex international terrorism is
loses its sense of humor in a vat of failed jokes , twitchy acting , and general boorishness .
would 've worked a lot better had it been a short film
to balance conflicting cultural messages
, but fun .
surprisingly engrossing
that the genuine ones barely register
haynes ' work
analyze this movie in three words : thumbs friggin ' down
of a paint-by-numbers picture
hollow mockumentary
is so earnest
own self-referential hot air
here on earth , a surprisingly similar teen drama ,
the finish line winded
violence and lots
undercuts
that seem so real in small doses
's nothing remotely topical or sexy here .
you 're a fan of the series
runs for only 71 minutes and feels like three hours
as often as possible
has the chops of a smart-aleck film school brat and the imagination of a big kid
could be both an asset and a detriment .
's affecting , amusing , sad and reflective
bounds
what happened ?
urge to get on a board and , uh , shred , dude
rushed
seen it all before , even if you 've never come within a mile of the longest yard
are paper thin
meeting ,
mr. clooney , mr. kaufman and all
crazy beasts
this could be a movie that ends up slapping its target audience in the face by shooting itself in the foot .
because his character 's deceptions ultimately undo him
make the most of the large-screen format
something else altogether --
this intricately structured and well-realized drama
, spirit 's visual imagination reminds you of why animation is such a perfect medium for children , because of the way it allows the mind to enter and accept another world .
storytelling feels slight .
does n't cut it
last fall 's
the delusions
gently tedious in its comedy
a surprising
assassins working for chris cooper 's agency boss close in on the resourceful amnesiac
heart-rate-raising
a substantial arc of change
mature and frank
rifkin 's references are ... impeccable throughout .
perhaps paradoxically ,
hyperbolic
it 's just that it 's so not-at-all-good .
done-to-death material
touching good sense
all ages -- a movie that will make you laugh
smart and entirely charming
progressive bull
to watch on video at home
's something to be said for a studio-produced film that never bothers to hand viewers a suitcase full of easy answers .
steeped in fairy tales and other childish things
the ethereal beauty of an asian landscape painting
the personal touch of manual animation
, mr. murray , a prolific director of music videos , stuffs his debut with more plot than it can comfortably hold .
the mild hallucinogenic buzz
say nothing of boring
castle
modern working man
diverting in the manner of jeff foxworthy 's stand-up act
the actors must struggle with the fact that they 're playing characters who sometimes feel more like literary conceits than flesh-and-blood humans
will attach a human face to all those little steaming cartons .
this alarming production ,
by lousy direction
objective portrait
few chances
being merely way-cool by a basic , credible compassion
giving the movie
tres greek writer and
, amusing and unsettling
positive change
of two unrelated shorts that falls far short
elephant
romeo and juliet\/west side story territory ,
the rampantly designed equilibrium becomes a concept doofus
south fork
around
although there 's plenty of evidence here to indicate clooney might have better luck next time
how resolutely unamusing , how thoroughly unrewarding all of this is , and what a reckless squandering of four fine acting talents
into the romantic comedy genre , which has been held hostage by generic scripts that seek to remake sleepless in seattle again and again
by the performances of real-life spouses seldahl and wollter
the reginald hudlin comedy relies on toilet humor , ethnic slurs .
their lives , loves and
hits every cliche we 've come to expect , including the assumption that `` crazy '' people are innocent , childlike and inherently funny .
santa clause 2
lacks a sense of dramatic urgency
would recommend big bad love only to winger fans who have missed her since 1995 's forget paris
been more charming than in about a boy
wit or
requires
far more meaningful story
a not-so-bright mother and daughter
it accepts nasty behavior and severe flaws as part of the human condition
the jury who bestowed star hoffman 's brother gordy with the waldo salt screenwriting award at 2002 's sundance festival were honoring an attempt to do something different over actually pulling it off
to say that this vapid vehicle is downright doltish and uneventful
profound and
what if
an often watchable , though goofy and lurid , blast
being `` in the mood
reign of fire just might go down as one of the all-time great apocalypse movies .
systematically destroy everything we hold dear about cinema , only now it 's begun to split up so that it can do even more damage
proven
so in
noticeably less energy and imagination
familial separation and societal betrayal
not to be dismissed
lacks depth .
very different from our own and yet instantly recognizable
combines the enigmatic features of ` memento ' with the hallucinatory drug culture of ` requiem for a dream
the characters , who are so believable that you feel what they feel
mixed-up relationship
secondhand
gambles
amuse or entertain them
self-glorification
have .
is more about the optimism of a group of people who are struggling to give themselves a better lot in life than the ones
for that pg-13 rating
molehill
unlikely to inspire anything more than a visit to mcdonald 's , let alone some savvy street activism
a bang-up job
hitler 's
filmmaker tian zhuangzhuang
very distinctive sensibility
enough fizz
eventually pays off and is effective if you stick with it
that many outsiders will be surprised to know
torments
evaluate
as one of the cleverest , most deceptively amusing comedies of the year
a small gem of a movie that defies classification and is as thought-provoking as it is funny , scary and sad .
the sequels
providing some good old fashioned spooks
a fine
's too interested in jerking off in all its byzantine incarnations to bother pleasuring its audience .
cues
disquietingly
toback 's detractors always accuse him of making
to take seriously
more likely to enjoy on a computer
even in the summertime , the most restless young audience deserves the dignity of an action hero motivated by something more than franchise possibilities .
to other films that actually tell a story worth caring about
chimps , all blown up to the size of a house
love , communal discord ,
intoxication
much about the film
a moving and stark reminder
is twice as bestial but half as funny .
, the tale has turned from sweet to bittersweet , and when the tears come during that final , beautiful scene , they finally feel absolutely earned .
subtitled french movie
ming-liang
a valiant attempt to tell a story about the vietnam war before the pathology set in
no real point
holofcener
in contemporary new delhi
saves this deeply affecting film from being merely
about the israeli\/palestinian conflict as
and hollywood cultures
a savage john waters-like humor that dances on the edge of tastelessness
idiosyncratic way
are either too goodly , wise and knowing or downright comically evil
to be as a collection of keening and self-mutilating sideshow geeks
satisfying crime drama
same advice
with an oddly winning portrayal of one of life 's ultimate losers
a few evocative images
a pleasant and engaging enough
through this interminable , shapeless documentary about the swinging subculture
the incessant , so-five-minutes-ago pop music on the soundtrack
you are watching them , and the slow parade of human frailty fascinates you
tartakovsky 's team has some freakish powers of visual charm , but the five writers slip into the modern rut of narrative banality .
both exuberantly
the film falters
rarely work in movies now
layer
fumbles
that the rich promise of the script will be realized on the screen
insiders and outsiders
to consider the looseness of the piece
there are many things that solid acting can do for a movie , but
the artistic world-at-large
is sentimental but
fierce grace
there , done
the little nuances
a larger-than-life figure , an artist who has been awarded mythic status in contemporary culture
as a romantic comedy
on an ambiguous presentation
works because of the universal themes , earnest performances ... and excellent use of music by india 's popular gulzar and jagjit singh .
would seem less of a trifle if ms. sugarman followed through on her defiance of the saccharine .
cities and refugee camps
it suffers from the awkwardness that results from adhering to the messiness of true stories .
is holofcener 's deep , uncompromising curtsy to women she knows , and very likely is
even though the film does n't manage to hit all of its marks , it 's still entertaining to watch the target practice .
with fewer deliberate laughs , more inadvertent ones and stunningly trite songs
have n't seen the film lately
its exquisite acting , inventive screenplay , mesmerizing music ,
feel fresh
how well the schmaltz is manufactured -- to assess the quality of the manipulative engineering
life ,
with the beat he hears in his soul
been a painless time-killer
how families can offer either despair or consolation
made under the influence of rohypnol
by cold , loud special-effects-laden extravaganzas
in the media
makes a depleted yesterday feel very much like a brand-new tomorrow
kaufman 's world
other assets
the problems of fledgling democracies ,
it 's a scorcher .
seeming predictably formulaic
road-and-buddy pic
the minimum requirement
and joe gantz
admire
features what is surely the funniest and most accurate depiction of writer
a long patch
may be because teens are looking for something to make them laugh .
than half
's no getting around the fact that this is revenge of the nerds revisited -- again
resolved easily , or soon
, the film is weak on detail and strong on personality
shepard
while we no longer possess the lack-of-attention span that we did at seventeen , we had no trouble sitting for blade ii .
deadpan cool
have used the emigre experience to explore same-sex culture in ways that elude the more nationally settled
culture shock and
many flaws
discover that the answer is as conventional as can be
-- elegant technology for the masses --
best-foreign-film
mixed up
to justify the embarrassment of bringing a barf bag to the moviehouse
, here 's a fun one .
cultural and political issues
two or three things
protagonists
more wrenching
old , familiar
it does n't reach them
the increasingly threadbare gross-out comedy cycle
promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for
bolder
that led to their notorious rise to infamy
to imagine anybody being able to tear their eyes away from the screen
are times when the film 's reach exceeds its grasp
out talking about specific scary scenes or startling moments
the gift of tears
her agreeably startling use of close-ups and
the slapstick is labored
nagging sense
mischievous
play their roles
cinema
does have one saving grace
, solondz has finally made a movie that is n't just offensive
and visual party tricks
of manual animation
only a genius should touch
deeply religious and spiritual people
90 minutes
is far less mature , interpreting the play as a call for pity and sympathy for anachronistic phantasms haunting the imagined glory of their own pasts .
ken russell would love this .
mild-mannered
to one of demme 's good films
scrapbook
seen in that light , moonlight mile should strike a nerve in many .
us to think about the ways we consume pop culture
much like robin williams , death to smoochy
any film that does n't even in passing mention political prisoners , poverty and the boat loads of people who try to escape the country
merges bits and pieces from fighting games , wire fu , horror movies , mystery , james bond , wrestling , sci-fi and anime into one big bloody stew .
have been tempted to change his landmark poem to
same throughout
an enjoyable level of ridiculousness
the wonderfully lush morvern callar is pure punk existentialism , and
muddled , melodramatic paranormal romance is an all-time low for kevin costner .
're almost dozing
live only in the darkness
that his funniest moment comes when he falls about ten feet onto his head
their post-modern contemporaries , the farrelly brothers
for something
is still fun and enjoyable and so aggressively silly that it 's more than a worthwhile effort .
war paranoia
of the careers of a pair of spy kids
' project
benefit
also features terrible , banal dialogue ; convenient , hole-ridden plotting ; superficial characters and a rather dull , unimaginative car chase .
daringly
on hedonistic gusto
old people will love this movie , and i mean that in the nicest possible way : last orders will touch the heart of anyone old enough to have earned a 50-year friendship .
a hardened voyeur
work from start to finish .
call it a movie
concerned with souls and risk and schemes and the consequences of one 's actions
concrete story and definitive answers
look no further than this 20th anniversary edition of the film that spielberg calls
takes big bloody chomps
black-and-white psychedelia
comes close to hitting a comedic or satirical target
14-year-old robert macnaughton , 6-year-old drew barrymore
the characters seem one-dimensional , and the film is superficial and will probably be of interest primarily to its target audience
be exploring the idea of why human beings long for what they do n't have , and how this gets us in trouble
perfect use in the breathtakingly beautiful outer-space documentary space station 3d
turn a larky chase movie
this cloying , voices-from-the-other-side story is hell .
chief draw
mention dragged down by a leaden closing act
of the power
enormously entertaining movie
its star , jean reno
, eight crazy nights is a total misfire .
battlefield earth and
in gosford park -lrb- as well as one , ms. mirren , who did -rrb-
tearing
silly fluff
mugging their way
penned by a man who has little clue about either the nature of women or of friendship
snaps
ourselves surprised at how much we care about the story
pollak
melancholy , what time is it there ?
gates
avoiding eye contact
viva
that it 's offensive
a central plot
suspense or
vulgar innuendo
artful , watery tones
from rohmer 's bold choices regarding point of view
of a deep-seated , emotional need
viva le
funny , smart , visually inventive ,
delicate coming-of-age tale
creating an atmosphere of dust-caked stagnation
about her
what a world we 'd live in if argento 's hollywood counterparts ... had this much imagination and nerve
lazy tearjerker
five filipino-americans and
previous collaboration
cuba gooding jr.
superficial way
has a bigger-name cast
take pleasure
unexpected fizzability
i thought the relationships were wonderful , the comedy was funny
occasionally inspired dialogue bits
to treat its characters , weak and strong , as fallible human beings , not caricatures
feels like a promising work-in-progress
bitterly
put on an intoxicating show
's fitting that a movie as artificial and soulless as the country bears owes its genesis to an animatronic display at disneyland
about cinema
emotionally complex , dramatically satisfying heroine
the tone of the movie
a wild-and-woolly , wall-to-wall good time
lux
janice beard
especially the pseudo-educational stuff
in the time of money
leading lives of sexy intrigue
underlying old world
one of those unassuming films that sneaks up on you and stays with you long after you have left the theatre .
titular
rather simplistic one
the stale , standard , connect-the-dots storyline
provide an intense experience
refers incessantly to old movies , when you could just rent those movies instead , let alone seek out a respectable new one
those in mr. spielberg 's 1993 classic
intent on hammering home his message
than a gripping thriller
the high seas
another example of how sandler is losing his touch .
goldbacher draws on an elegant visual sense and a talent for easy , seductive pacing ... but
of secrets
ugly american
told well
two features
watch huppert scheming , with her small , intelligent eyes as steady as any noir villain
a smart , provocative drama that does the nearly impossible : it gets under the skin of a man we only know as an evil , monstrous lunatic
to reproduce the special spark between the characters that made the first film such a delight
been lost in the translation ... another routine hollywood frightfest in which the slack execution italicizes the absurdity of the premise
i would leave the theater with a lower i.q. than when i had entered
think most of the people who loved the 1989 paradiso will prefer this new version
the premise of jason x is silly but strangely believable .
tediously sentimental
overshadowed by its predictability
could have used some informed , adult hindsight .
in ireland over a man
flavours and emotions , one part romance novel , one part recipe book
monty python cartoons
it 's truly awful and heartbreaking subject matter , but one whose lessons are well worth revisiting as many times as possible .
down many
for the toilet and scores a direct hit
wisely
it is n't that stealing harvard is a horrible movie -- if only it were that grand a failure !
a poorly scripted , preachy fable that forgets about unfolding a coherent , believable story in its zeal to spread propaganda .
sweet smile
one of the lucky few
collapses into exactly the kind of buddy cop comedy
may have expected to record with their mini dv
transporting is that it 's also one of the smartest
freeman and judd
even uses a totally unnecessary prologue , just because it seems obligatory
this kind of entertainment
it 's robert duvall !
middle east
constricted
directing with a sure and measured hand
captured on film
the writer-director of this little $ 1.8 million charmer , which may not be cutting-edge indie filmmaking
and educational !
the story is predictable
a cinematic year
the connections between place and personal identity
somber cop drama
successfully blended satire , high camp and yet another sexual taboo into a really funny movie .
haynes
described
the film has a nearly terminal case of the cutes
serpent
each of these stories has the potential for touched by an angel simplicity and sappiness , but thirteen conversations about one thing , for all its generosity and optimism , never resorts to easy feel-good sentiments .
're over 25
it 's hard to say who might enjoy this , are there tolstoy groupies out there ?
kevin pollak , former wrestler chyna and dolly parton
most convincing emotional gravity from a scene where santa gives gifts to grownups
is also a film of freshness , imagination and insight
if the lines work , the humor has point
manages to bring something new into the mix
as heartily sick of mayhem
all-night tequila bender
shapeless inconsequential move
little of our emotional investment pays off
filled with love for the movies of the 1960s .
get on a board and , uh , shred ,
whose meaning and impact is sadly heightened by current world events
does not give the transcendent performance sonny needs to overcome gaps in character development and story logic
a film , and such a stultifying
too smug
published
is nothing redeeming about this movie .
from junior scientists
rekindle the magic of the first film
the material realm
... something appears to have been lost in the translation this time
overall feelings , broader ideas
come to love
an insult
continuation
lookin ' for their mamet instead found their sturges .
in the eye
attempt to build up a pressure cooker of horrified awe
this rough trade punch-and-judy act did n't play well then and it plays worse now .
direct-to-void release ,
all the heart of a porno flick -lrb- but none of the sheer lust -rrb-
smoky
when twentysomething hotsies make movies about their lives , hard-driving narcissism is a given , but what a world we 'd live in if argento 's hollywood counterparts ... had this much imagination and nerve
after an hour and a half of wondering -- sometimes amusedly , sometimes impatiently -- just what this strenuously unconventional movie is supposed to be
co-written by director imogen kimmel
the addition
tsai has a well-deserved reputation as one of the cinema world 's great visual stylists ,
look at that clever angle
cliches , painful improbability and
total recall
from its nauseating spinning credits sequence to a very talented but underutilized supporting cast
a film in a class with spike lee 's masterful do the right thing .
another self-consciously overwritten story
of the character he plays
once in the rush to save the day did i become very involved in the proceedings ; to me
resolutely
the ryan series
's a rock-solid little genre picture
that place
l -rrb-
scrawled
what should seem impossible
lists
many went to see the attraction for the sole reason that it was hot outside and there was air conditioning inside ,
it far above
spielberg 's realization of a near-future america is masterful .
too little
jagger , stoppard and
i liked the original short story but this movie , even at an hour and twenty-some minutes , it 's too long and
funny , moving yarn
french cinema
its themes
you 're in the mood for something more comfortable than challenging
count for very little
a film that will probably please people already fascinated by behan but leave everyone else yawning with admiration .
's far from fresh-squeezed
has since lost its fizz
star-making
have worked against the maker 's minimalist intent
is broken by frequent outbursts of violence and noise .
a screening
call it a work of art
ones in formulaic mainstream movies
flabby rolls
film equivalent
a true
total recall and blade runner
a little more attention paid to the animation
harvey
has infiltrated every corner of society -- and not always for the better
bona fide groaners
a setup so easy
than you can say for plenty of movies that flow through the hollywood pipeline without a hitch
an alice
bang-bang , shoot-em-up scene
excess and exploitation
ca n't quite negotiate the many inconsistencies in janice 's behavior or compensate for them by sheer force of charm .
a pure participatory event that malnourished intellectuals
crudup
somewhat shallow and art-conscious
you want
while said attempts to wear down possible pupils through repetition
of its maker
be too great
to cover your particular area of interest
to fulfill its own ambitious goals
's too clever for its own good
the best movies
reworking
's a barely tolerable slog over well-trod ground
humbuggery
-lrb- cho -rrb-
directed this movie
operational mechanics
too clumsy in key moments ... to make a big splash .
turns in a pretty convincing performance as a prissy teenage girl
improves on it
a folk story whose roots go back to 7th-century oral traditions
dismissive
that director sara sugarman stoops to having characters drop their pants for laughs and not the last time
reassembled
its courage , ideas , technical proficiency and
that complexity
` stoked
not to hate
stature
very good reason
sexy razzle-dazzle
did not figure out a coherent game
science departments
some fine sex onscreen ,
watching this film , what we feel is n't mainly suspense or excitement .
so embellished by editing
rock videos
a processed comedy
you scratching your head than hiding under your seat
attempted for the screen
this marvelous film
he 's just adjusting
win viewers ' hearts
the murder of matthew shepard
jaunty
sling blade and south of heaven , west of hell
journey into a philosophical void .
a collection of wrenching cases is corcuera 's attention to detail .
the movie 's most admirable quality
charming and funny story
b-ball fantasy
lacks the wit necessary to fully exploit the comic elements of the premise , making the proceedings more bizarre than actually amusing .
every-joke-has - been-told-a
only bond can save us from the latest eccentric , super-wealthy megalomaniac bent on world domination and destruction .
the ending does n't work ...
comes the first lousy guy ritchie imitation .
wildly incompetent but brilliantly named half past dead -- or for seagal pessimists
very well-written and very well-acted .
writer tom stoppard
the kids in the audience at the preview screening seemed bored , cheering the pratfalls but little else
an ebullient tunisian film
just as much
in such a bizarre way
cameras and
a cultist 's passion
to imagine anyone managing to steal a movie not only from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb
cover for the absence of narrative continuity
domino 's
muddy
the coen brothers and steven soderbergh
than yourself
stitched
damned thing
's exploitive without being insightful
no quarter to anyone
the aaa of action
for political correctness
broomfield reveals an ironic manifestation of institutionalized slavery that ties a black-owned record label with a white-empowered police force .
of chances
encouraging to see a three-dimensional , average , middle-aged woman 's experience of self-discovery handled with such sensitivity
to faith
interesting storyline
takes advantage of the fact that its intended audience has n't yet had much science
keeps you
fails on its own , but makes you second-guess your affection for the original
enough originality in ` life ' to distance it from the pack of paint-by-number romantic comedies that so often end up on cinema screens
gentle longing
tortured and self-conscious
like anywhere
that 's 86 minutes too long
is n't much fun .
as emotionally grand
ends up being neither ,
it may not be a huge cut of above the rest , but i enjoyed barbershop .
the chimps
to be taken literally on any level
's worth the price of admission for the ridicule factor
a tough pill to swallow and
fad
to and with each other in `` unfaithful
there are n't too many films that can be as simultaneously funny , offbeat and heartwarming -lrb- without a thick shmear of the goo , at least -rrb- , but
kidnapping
it 's a great performance and a reminder of dickens ' grandeur .
, they will have a showdown , but , by then , your senses are as mushy as peas and you do n't care who fires the winning shot .
is the stuff
the attics to which they were inevitably consigned
completely misses its emotions
with period minutiae
on the importance of those moments
abdul malik abbott
points out
the killing field
is so poorly paced you could fit all of pootie tang in between its punchlines .
grandly called his ` angels of light
the dialogue is cumbersome ,
i sometimes felt as though i was in the tiny two seater plane that carried the giant camera around australia , sweeping and gliding , banking
star and everyone
lot less time
fluid and quick
the molehill
goofy and lurid ,
a poster boy for the geek generation
the latter 's
to be involving as individuals rather than types
... salaciously simplistic .
quick and dirty look
refreshingly unhibited enthusiasm
cast and well directed - a powerful drama with enough sardonic wit to keep it from being maudlin .
will find it either moderately amusing or just plain irrelevant
emotional evolution
sketchiest
visually compelling one
improbable as this premise may seem
of genuine depth
late
human and android life
meanders between its powerful moments .
virgin
's an observant , unfussily poetic meditation about identity and alienation .
's clotted with heavy-handed symbolism , dime-store psychology and endless scenic shots that make 105 minutes seem twice as long
ash wednesday is not edward burns ' best film ,
has done is proven that no amount of imagination , no creature , no fantasy story and no incredibly outlandish scenery
is -- to its own detriment -- much more a cinematic collage than a polemical tract
a revealing look at the collaborative process and a timely , tongue-in-cheek profile of the corporate circus that is the recording industry in the current climate of mergers and downsizing
the arduous journey
an intelligent weepy
cinematic pyrotechnics
sacrifices its promise for a high-powered star pedigree
a classy , sprightly spin on film
the intrigue , betrayal , deceit and murder
a bit more craft
the film is well worthwhile .
so intent on hammering home his message
unusually crafty and intelligent for hollywood horror
red lights
warm water may well be the year 's best and most unpredictable comedy .
littered with celluloid garbage
interesting character
abdul
admittedly manipulative
was better
perceptiveness
authentic account of a historical event that 's far too tragic to merit such superficial treatment
have saved this film a world of hurt
forget all about the original conflict
strikes a defiantly retro chord
horribly wrong
of need , neurosis and nervy
's not original enough
a blair witch - style adventure that plays like a bad soap opera , with passable performances from everyone in the cast
fontaine masterfully creates a portrait of two strong men in conflict , inextricably entwined through family history , each seeing himself in the other , neither liking what he sees .
i have to choose between gorgeous animation and a lame story -lrb- like , say , treasure planet -rrb- or so-so animation and an exciting , clever story with a batch of appealing characters
peppered with witty dialogue and inventive moments .
thumbs up to paxton for not falling into the hollywood trap and making a vanity project with nothing new to offer
many talented people
, rabbit-proof fence is a quest story as grand as the lord of the rings
's all entertaining enough ,
shadyac , who belongs with the damned for perpetrating patch adams ,
a clear-eyed
bathos
florid turn
developing much attachment
flashy twists
the movie 's contrived , lame screenplay
parker 's creative interference
generic international version
arrives at its heart , as simple self-reflection meditation .
is on full , irritating display
hobby
their struggle
with a rainbow
quietly inspirational
on intimate relationships
in any modern action movie
springing out
have finally aged past his prime ... and ,
our hero must ride roughshod over incompetent cops to get his man
feel better already .
an honored screen veteran
of the nerds revisited
those prone to indignation need not apply ;
gremlins
strong erotic
young everlyn sampi , as the courageous molly craig , simply radiates star-power potential in this remarkable and memorable film .
jones helps breathe some life into the insubstantial plot ,
only scratches the surface
strident
he focuses on the anguish that can develop when one mulls leaving the familiar to traverse uncharted ground .
it 's an elaborate dare more than a full-blooded film
understanding of the expressive power of the camera
rescue me
shootings , beatings
triangles
effective moments
eternally
girl
an oscar-worthy performance
this would have been better than the fiction it has concocted , and there still could have been room for the war scenes .
kids who are into this thornberry stuff
its quest to be taken seriously
damaged-goods people
graduation
a self-destructive man
embraces life in public
his co-stars all
even in those moments where it 's supposed to feel funny and light
in goldmember
by submerging it in a hoary love triangle
pros
ahead of generations
violated
this franchise is drawing to a close
find it familiar and insufficiently cathartic
the year 's greatest adventure ,
eccentric enough to stave off doldrums
third
but here 's a movie about it anyway .
his worth
, funny and touching
mind-bending drugs when they can see this , the final part of the ` qatsi ' trilogy , directed by godfrey reggio , with music by philip glass
an edgy thriller that delivers a surprising punch .
is born to play shaggy !
the story goes nowhere
once the expectation of laughter has been quashed by whatever obscenity is at hand
ellis
're not interested in discretion
defiantly and delightfully against the grain
another in a long line of ultra-violent war movies , this one is not quite what it could have been as a film , but the story and theme make up for it .
the acres
is truth stranger than fiction ?
all plasma conduits
dysfunctional family
deliver nearly enough of the show 's trademark style and flash .
confessions is n't always coherent
by kevin bray , whose crisp framing , edgy camera work , and wholesale ineptitude with acting , tone and pace very obviously mark him as a video helmer making his feature debut
the picture uses humor and a heartfelt conviction to tell a story about discovering your destination in life , but
jia
clearly means to
insane comic undertaking
throwback war movie
boasts dry humor and jarring shocks , plus moments of breathtaking mystery
a pyschological center
the burning sensation
far more entertaining
a frozen burrito
suffers a severe case of oversimplification , superficiality and silliness .
exhibit sharp comic timing that makes the more hackneyed elements of the film easier to digest
of an expert thriller
romoli
as beautifully shaped and as delicately calibrated in tone
're stuck with a script that prevents them from firing on all cylinders
was made with careful attention to detail and is well-acted by james spader and maggie gyllenhaal
very very strong
deer
especially compared with the television series that inspired the movie
of the artist as an endlessly inquisitive old man
for two whole hours
swaying back and forth
still evolving story
solely as an exercise in gorgeous visuals
... its solemn pretension prevents us from sharing the awe in which it holds itself .
on why we take pictures
at first , quiet cadences of pure finesse
to a t.
, love .
is half as moving as the filmmakers seem to think .
of faith in his audience
relies too much on a scorchingly plotted dramatic scenario for its own good
sit near the back and squint to avoid noticing some truly egregious lip-non-synching
assaults on america 's knee-jerk moral sanctimony
been slimed in the name of high art
did n't go straight to video .
as daring as john ritter 's glory days
seagal ran out of movies years ago ,
remembered as roman coppola 's brief pretentious period
the soulful development
quibble
dispassionate gantz brothers
deserves to emerge from the traffic jam of holiday movies
memory lane
i 'm not sure these words have ever been together in the same sentence
at the appointed time and place
tasty
still fun and enjoyable and so aggressively silly
fear and frustration
's shapeless and uninflected
the now 72-year-old robert evans
contender
has done the nearly impossible
a solid formula
50-million
glazed with a tawdry b-movie scum
of workaday inertia
100
two regarding life
, that 's a liability .
in a movie full of surprises , the biggest is that secret ballot is a comedy , both gentle and biting .
men in black ii achieves ultimate insignificance -- it 's the sci-fi comedy spectacle as whiffle-ball epic .
apply to medical school
share
have an intermittently good time
dopey movie
gross romanticization of the delusional personality type
unimpeachable clarity
their own cleverness
ambitious failure
shiner 's organizing
keeps the energy humming
soulful , scathing
the saigon of 1952
sneaks up on you
director chris wedge and screenwriters michael berg , michael j. wilson and peter ackerman create some episodes that rival vintage looney tunes for the most creative mayhem in a brief amount of time .
with humor
, is both funny and irritating
is scary
the roundelay of partners functions , and the interplay within partnerships and among partnerships and the general air of gator-bashing are consistently delightful .
before rap went nihilistic that it summons more spirit and bite than your average formulaic romantic quadrangle
find an enthusiastic audience among american action-adventure buffs , but the film 's interests
it 's a visual rorschach test and
with mixed emotions
dumb and derivative horror
cage makes an unusual but pleasantly haunting debut behind the camera .
done well to end this flawed , dazzling series with the raising of something other than his own cremaster
, the film operates nicely off the element of surprise ,
a chocolate milk
is slightly less successful than the first
set in
kid-friendly
horror movie
very top
view dollar
, and deeper
suited to capture these musicians in full regalia
gore for suspense
the trinity assembly approaches the endeavor with a shocking lack of irony , and george ratliff 's documentary , hell house , reflects their earnestness -- which makes for a terrifying film .
feel good about
tennessee williams by way
are fantastic
a sad , sick sight
rap wars
'd hoped
4ever has the same sledgehammer appeal as pokemon videos ,
uni-dimensional
some modest amusements
much of what we see is horrible but it 's also undeniably exceedingly clever .
in middle-of-the-road blandness
yet this grating showcase
the limits of what a film can be ,
the modern day
total promise
commander-in-chief
resonate with profundity
a river of sadness that pours into every frame
beat that one ,
courtroom movies ,
the unnamed , easily substitutable forces
historical subject
alfred hitchcock 's thrillers , most of the scary parts in ` signs '
delivers a powerful commentary on how governments lie ,
like a change in -lrb- herzog 's -rrb- personal policy than a half-hearted fluke .
terrified of the book 's irreverent energy , and scotches most
that puts another notch
like sirk
engaging and
screenwriter dan schneider and director shawn levy substitute volume and primary colors for humor and bite .
has done his homework
tawdry kicks
this arrogant richard pryor wannabe 's routine is offensive , puerile and unimaginatively foul-mouthed if it was at least funny
his imagination so vivid
be needed to keep it from floating away
're
, if occasionally flawed ,
charged , but ultimately lacking in substance , not to mention dragged down by a leaden closing act
existing
it much more if harry & tonto never existed
its need to reassure
's especially fit for the kiddies
do most of the work
some stunning visuals
she shows little understanding
there 's some good material in their story about a retail clerk wanting more out of life , but the movie too often spins its wheels with familiar situations and repetitive scenes .
indie .
the real question this movie poses is not ` who ? '
jimmy 's routines
bubbles up out of john c. walsh 's pipe dream is the distinct and very welcome sense of watching intelligent people making a movie
charming , if overly complicated ...
recycled paper with a shiny new bow
to project either esther 's initial anomie or her eventual awakening
just
he 's got as potent a topic as ever here
several uninteresting , unlikeable people
of this tale
, joyous romp of a film .
innocent yet fervid conviction
besson 's
making piffle for a long while
the amazing spider-man
old friend
right to raise his own children
here is that without once denying the hardscrabble lives of people on the economic fringes of margaret thatcher 's ruinous legacy , he insists on the importance of those moments when people can connect and express their love for each other .
staged ballroom scene
that 's just plain awful but still
is a movie that makes it possible for the viewer to doze off for a few minutes or make several runs to the concession stand and\/or restroom and not feel as if he or she has missed anything
some of the visual flourishes are a little too obvious , but restrained and subtle storytelling
to be playing villains
ponder
admire the closing scenes of the film , which seem to ask whether our civilization offers a cure for vincent 's complaint
you leaving the theater with a smile on your face
caliber cast
is n't necessarily bad
fine , nuanced lead performances
susan sarandon ,
care about them
to explore same-sex culture in ways that elude the more nationally settled
breathes more
like their romances to have that french realism
accomplished and richly resonant work
the enjoyable randomness
pretty good
this story of a determined woman 's courage to find her husband in a war zone offers winning performances and some effecting moments .
an aloof father and
coy but
to work up much entertainment value
their cabins
very bad
the great pity is that those responsible did n't cut their losses -- and ours -- and retitle it the adventures of direct-to-video nash , and send it to its proper home .
proves that some movie formulas do n't need messing with -- like the big-bug movie .
makes it a party worth attending
such master screenwriting comes courtesy of john pogue , the yale grad who previously gave us `` the skulls '' and
amazing breakthrough
adorns his family-film plot with an elegance and maturity that even most contemporary adult movies are lacking .
with enjoyable performances
oversized
` angels
foreman 's barking-mad taylor to thewlis 's smoothly sinister freddie and bettany\/mcdowell 's hard-eyed gangster
making it relatively effortless to read and follow the action at the same time
an example to up-and-coming documentarians , of the overlooked pitfalls of such an endeavour
is less compelling than the circumstances of its making
its leaden acting , dull exposition and telegraphed ` surprises
an equally assured narrative coinage
in praise of love
parents beware ;
nearly 21\/2 hours of unfocused , excruciatingly tedious cinema
the record
good taste
look
simply does n't have sufficient heft to justify its two-hour running time .
that liman tries to squeeze his story
the talented
its lingering tug
tract
oftentimes funny , yet ultimately cowardly
my ribcage
the fleeting joys
the tortured and self-conscious material
detail
scare the pants
a bottom-feeder sequel in the escape from new york series
identity , overnight , is robbed and replaced with a persecuted `` other
period piece
his determination to remain true to the original text
the problem is that for the most part , the film is deadly dull .
so many of us
when i had entered
a grating ,
`` shock humor '' will wear thin on all
of stylistic elements
this woefully hackneyed movie , directed by scott kalvert , about street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches , gratuitous violence , or empty machismo
on both the profoundly devastating events of one year ago and the slow , painful healing process that has followed in their wake
animation increasingly emphasizes the computer and the cool
of a plunge
be sure
these ambitions
romantic and
would have been with this premise
of passions
in the film that surprises or delights
davis has energy , but she does n't bother to make her heroine 's book sound convincing , the gender-war ideas original , or the comic scenes fly
been discovered , indulged in and rejected as boring before i see this piece of crap again
a devastating indictment of unbridled greed and materalism
by a highly gifted 12-year-old instead of a grown man
cat-and-mouser
had from films crammed with movie references
to find her husband in a war zone
that other imax films do n't : chimps , lots of chimps , all blown up to the size of a house
the zeitgeist that is the x games
bernard rose , ivans
intentionally introducing your kids to films which will cause loads of irreparable damage that years and years of costly analysis could never fix
a villainess who is too crazy to be interesting
at a speed that is slow to those of us in middle age
while insomnia is in many ways a conventional , even predictable remake
-lrb- has -rrb- an immediacy
canadian filmmaker gary burns ' inventive and mordantly humorous take on the soullessness of work in the city .
for ourselves
affleck merely creates an outline for a role he still needs to grow into , a role that ford effortlessly filled with authority .
in 1933
winning
mess that it feels less like bad cinema than like being stuck in a dark pit having a nightmare about bad cinema
sure , it 's contrived and predictable
rubbo 's humorously
dismissed as mindless
storytelling devices
is sorely lacking .
jackass :
yet in its own aloof , unreachable way it 's so fascinating you wo n't be able to look away for a second .
the casting
insomnia does not become one of those rare remakes to eclipse the original , but it does n't disgrace it , either
despite a definitely distinctive screen presence
we get
nothing interesting in unfaithful
want the ol' ball-and-chain
it grows monotonous after a while , as do joan and philip 's repetitive arguments , schemes and treachery
filmgoing audience
choosing his roles
tale probes the ambiguous welcome extended by iran to the afghani refugees who streamed across its borders , desperate for work and food
does n't know it 's a comedy .
nicole holofcenter , the insightful writer\/director responsible for this illuminating comedy does n't wrap the proceedings up neatly but the ideas tie together beautifully
are lost in the thin soup of canned humor
some serious soul
a compelling reason for being
of outrageous force and craven concealment
do virtually everything wrong
makes you ache with sadness -lrb- the way chekhov is funny -rrb- , profound without ever being self-important , warm without ever succumbing to sentimentality
the week blown up for the big screen
nickelodeon-esque
effort to disguise it as an unimaginative screenwriter 's invention
most romantic comedies , infusing into the story
who would automatically bypass a hip-hop documentary
!? '
how to proceed as the world implodes
it still seems endless .
a curve
interview subjects
material to fit the story
an annoying orgy of excess and exploitation that has no point and goes nowhere .
many have made it out to be
is his best film yet
sounds , but
, blaring brass and back-stabbing babes
missive
that the typical hollywood disregard for historical truth and realism is at work here
the paper-thin characterizations
deeply humanistic artist
emotionally satisfying
-- if predictable --
on three 's company
stylish but steady , and ultimately very satisfying ,
that it transcends the normal divisions between fiction and nonfiction film
at-a-frat-party school of screenwriting
network sitcom
makes one thing abundantly clear .
graves
fessenden continues to do interesting work ,
they can swim
, villeneuve creates in maelstrom a world where the bizarre is credible and the real turns magical .
many of the effective horror elements are dampened through familiarity , -lrb- yet -rrb-
up walking out not only satisfied but
fantastic kathy bates
despite its flaws
lying if i said my ribcage did n't ache by the end of kung pow
if festival in cannes nails hard - boiled hollywood argot with a bracingly nasty accuracy , much about the film , including some of its casting , is frustratingly unconvincing .
amid the shock and curiosity factors
is duly impressive in imax dimensions , as are shots of the astronauts floating in their cabins
on the cinematic front , look no further than this 20th anniversary edition of the film that spielberg calls
just pile up .
promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year
script ?
my greatest pictures
a tiny sense of hope
never quite gel
every cliche
the film is hard to dismiss -- moody , thoughtful , and lit by flashes of mordant humor .
somebody
could use a little more humanity
that gives hollywood sequels a bad name
been readily dismissed as the tiresome rant of an aging filmmaker still thumbing his nose at convention
, do n't bother .
that he 's the best brush in the business
moving experience
wonderland adventure , a stalker thriller
his nose
a brilliant director and
at the least demanding of demographic groups
's a head-turner -- thoughtfully written , beautifully read and , finally , deeply humanizing .
keep watching the skies for his next project
one of the best inside-show-biz yarns ever .
reassures
the filmmaker 's period pieces
staged violence overshadows everything , including most of the actors
this disease
will leave the auditorium feeling dizzy , confused , and totally disorientated
an excuse
well-meaning but
emphasized enough
, well-developed characters
to have it all go wrong
a bit like getting all excited about a chocolate eclair and then biting into it and finding the filling missing
emotional ghosts
he wanted
about by his lack of self-awareness
which started in a muddle
eight
nothing but a savage garden music video on his resume
whatsoever
mostly admirable
cold , loud special-effects-laden extravaganzas
an understatement
jiri menzel 's closely watched trains and danis tanovic 's no man 's land
surrounds herself with a company of strictly a-list players
some elements of it really blow the big one
hope keeps arising that the movie will live up to the apparent skills of its makers and the talents of its actors , but it does n't
jersey
... spiced with humor -lrb- ' i speak fluent flatula , ' advises denlopp after a rather , er , bubbly exchange with an alien deckhand -rrb- and
takes us on an examination of young adult life in urban south korea
has constructed a film so labyrinthine that it defeats his larger purpose
keep it
ms. bullock 's best work
strategic objective
two hours of junk .
thin period piece
's neither too erotic nor very thrilling , either
to confront their problems openly
affecting , amusing , sad and reflective
charlie hunnam has the twinkling eyes , repressed smile and determined face needed to carry out a dickensian hero .
one feels cheated
got as potent
last orders nurtures the multi-layers of its characters , allowing us to remember that life 's ultimately a gamble and last orders are to be embraced .
has a certain ghoulish fascination , and generates a fair amount of b-movie excitement
think kissinger was a calculating fiend or just a slippery self-promoter
resentment
of sexual jealousy , resentment and the fine
broomfield is energized by volletta wallace 's maternal fury , her fearlessness
all-woman dysfunctional family
do as best you can with a stuttering script
settled into my world war ii memories
a waste
its simplicity puts an exclamation point on the fact that this is n't something to be taken seriously , but it also wrecks any chance of the movie rising above similar fare
easily
's really
sugar coating
that memorable
a scrapbook
contrived plotting , stereotyped characters
nor
the actress and director
goes down may possess
well directed
holy fool
\*
our hollywood
claude chabrol 's
the woodman
comic in the film 's drumbeat about authenticity , given the stale plot and pornographic way the film revels in swank apartments , clothes and parties
though the film is static , its writer-director 's heart is in the right place , his plea for democracy and civic action laudable .
actually pulling it off
remarkably alluring film
reach
demonic doings on the high seas that works better the less the brain is engaged
's fitfully funny but
grenier
grainy photography
the psychological and philosophical material
scooby '
the reason to see `` sade ''
appropriated
service
gets around to its real emotional business , striking deep chords of sadness
the movie 's downfall
rises above easy , cynical potshots at morally bankrupt characters
privileged lifestyle
hanks character
if they broke out into elaborate choreography
's something vital about the movie .
's not only dull because we 've seen -lrb- eddie -rrb- murphy do the genial-rogue shtick to death , but because the plot is equally hackneyed .
the private existence
trots out every ghost trick
is an actor 's movie
mordant humor
seems to care about
worthless , from its pseudo-rock-video opening to the idiocy of its last frames .
is never able to pull it back on course .
boozy , languid
watches
honoring an attempt to do something different over actually pulling it off
an excellent sequel .
seemingly
old-fashioned-movie movie
is neither ... excessively strained and contrived
vanessa redgrave 's
his work
an awkward hybrid of genres that just does n't work
if the screenplay falls somewhat short
that gets under your skin and , some plot blips aside
the now spy-savvy siblings
to leave your date behind for this one
pacino and williams
none of this
carefully choreographed atrocities , which become strangely impersonal and abstract
sadness and
about authenticity
the animation and game phenomenon that peaked about three years ago
spinning a web of dazzling entertainment may be overstating it
a mediocre horror film too bad to be good and too good to be bad
the haunted house
waters movie
appeared in 1938
it 's 51 times better than this .
hitchcockian
the count
games , wire fu , horror movies , mystery , james bond , wrestling , sci-fi
both heartbreaking
the promise of a reprieve
after several scenes of this tacky nonsense , you 'll be wistful for the testosterone-charged wizardry of jerry bruckheimer productions , especially because half past dead is like the rock on a wal-mart budget .
that you suffer the dreadfulness of war from both sides
it 's easy to be cynical about documentaries in which underdogs beat the odds and the human spirit triumphs , but westbrook 's foundation and dalrymple 's film earn their uplift
plays like the old disease-of-the-week small-screen melodramas .
a guilty-pleasure , daytime-drama sort of fashion
chase
with an old woman straight out of eudora welty
therefore i know better than to rush to the theatre for this one
clarify his cinematic vision before his next creation and remember the lessons of the trickster spider
does because of the performances
gentle , endearing
the traffic jam of holiday movies
far beyond the end zone
of a revealing alienation
unexpected
the forbidden zone
keep you watching ,
the '60s
bryan
extras
delivers the same message as jiri menzel 's closely watched trains and danis tanovic 's no man 's land .
being both revelatory and narcissistic ,
other than their funny accents -rrb-
remarkable and memorable
sparkles with the the wisdom and humor of its subjects
bought this movie
generates plot points with a degree of randomness usually achieved only by lottery drawing .
this tortured , dull artist and
top shelf
as sanguine
, i ca n't see why any actor of talent would ever work in a mcculloch production again if they looked at how this movie turned out .
one that 's been told by countless filmmakers about italian - , chinese - , irish - , latin - , indian - , russian -
feature by anne-sophie birot
-lrb- p -rrb-
the only rip off that we were aware of
viscerally repellent
by lane and gere
radiant
- as-nasty -
which is a pity
unfortunate title
that still serious problem
is full of unhappy , two-dimensional characters who are anything but compelling .
certainly captures the intended , er , spirit of the piece
in the new york metropolitan area
, the movie has enough vitality to justify the notion of creating a screen adaptation of evans ' saga of hollywood excess .
this scarlet 's
struts
to the conflicted complexity of his characters
la salle 's
there 's nothing exactly wrong here , but
would you laugh if a tuba-playing dwarf rolled down a hill in a trash can ?
making this character understandable
stay a step ahead of her pursuers
by the time the credits roll across the pat ending , a warm , fuzzy feeling prevails
a really bad imitation of the really bad blair witch project
drifts aimlessly
profound social commentary
it 's a beautiful film , full of elaborate and twisted characters
a footnote
guns , cheatfully filmed martial arts , disintegrating bloodsucker computer effects and jagged camera moves
in the face of the character 's blank-faced optimism
and complex relationship
that a column of words can not adequately describe co-writer\/director peter jackson 's expanded vision of j.r.r. tolkien 's middle-earth
lectures or confrontations
villainous
, emotional
go to a picture-perfect beach
succumbs to joyless special-effects excess
performing in a film that is only mildly diverting
the level of insight
underscore the importance of family tradition and familial community
the year 's greatest adventure , and jackson 's limited but enthusiastic adaptation has made literature literal without killing its soul -- a feat any thinking person is bound to appreciate .
a fourth book
might not be the best way to cut your teeth in the film industry
it 's a compelling and horrifying story , and the laramie project is worthwhile for reminding us that this sort of thing does , in fact , still happen in america
every indulgent , indie trick
it has its faults ,
both a level of sophisticated intrigue and human-scale characters that suck the audience in
remote
remake andrei tarkovsky 's solaris so much as distill it
michael moore 's bowling for columbine rekindles the muckraking , soul-searching spirit of the ` are we a sick society ? '
a modestly comic , modestly action-oriented world war ii adventure that ,
quaking essence
act like pinocchio
a bathtub
an often intense character study about fathers and
fails because it demands that you suffer the dreadfulness of war from both sides
joie
gifted
all the formulaic equations
this film asks the right questions at the right time in the history of our country
took the farrelly brothers comedy
tummy tops and hip huggers
'd probably turn it off
coppola 's
cinema 's capability for recording truth
nearly as captivating as the rowdy participants think it is
to overcome the film 's manipulative sentimentality and annoying stereotypes
than home alone raised to a new , self-deprecating level
shrewd enough to activate girlish tear ducts does n't mean it 's good enough for our girls
watching all this strutting and
to be more than another `` best man '' clone by weaving a theme throughout this funny film
the film 's vision
satin rouge is not a new , or inventive , journey , but it 's encouraging to see a three-dimensional , average , middle-aged woman 's experience of self-discovery handled with such sensitivity
he refuses to evaluate his own work
for office
from the dull , surreal ache of mortal awareness emerges a radiant character portrait .
a man in pain
of wit and humor
i liked the original short story but this movie , even at an hour and twenty-some minutes
is as generic as its title
is a remarkably accessible and haunting film .
been perfect for an old `` twilight zone '' episode
the movie is too amateurishly square to make the most of its own ironic implications .
torture and
sharp comedy , old-fashioned monster movie atmospherics ,
could be this good
a whole segment of pop-music history
the finest
a plodding look at the french revolution through the eyes of aristocrats .
of a minimalist beauty and the beast
at most 20
overwhelmed
'll want things to work out
is red dragon worthy of a place alongside the other hannibal movies ?
a tattered and ugly past
topical humour
carried out by men of marginal intelligence ,
gourmet 's
threads
how to suffer ' and if you see this film you 'll know too
she 's already comfortable enough in her own skin to be proud of her rubenesque physique
fascinating profile
yoda
as unoriginal
cookie-cutter
all the hearts
, it 's as good as you remember .
it beat by a country mile
the plot grows thin soon , and you find yourself praying for a quick resolution
destruction
more fun than conan the barbarian
mystery story
... although this idea is `` new '' the results are tired .
to trial for crimes against humanity
the saigon of 1952 is an uneasy mix of sensual delights and simmering violence
has a rather unique approach to documentary .
is in the same category as x-men - occasionally brilliant but mostly average , showing signs of potential for the sequels , but not giving us much this time around .
getting a more mature body
exhilarating , funny and fun
xxx ''
` nature '
collateral damage paints an absurdly simplistic picture .
humor in i spy is so anemic .
's a film that 's destined to win a wide summer audience through word-of-mouth reviews and , not far down the line , to find a place among the studio 's animated classics
's too good for this sucker .
with strong themes of familial ties and spirituality that are powerful and moving without stooping to base melodrama
he can cross swords with the best of them and helm a more traditionally plotted popcorn thriller while surrendering little of his intellectual rigor or creative composure
to question an ancient faith
let 's face it -- there are n't many reasons anyone would want to see crossroads if they 're not big fans of teen pop kitten britney spears
's also nice to see a movie with its heart so thoroughly , unabashedly
try for the greatness that happy together shoots for -lrb- and misses -rrb-
an accuracy
spare dialogue and acute expressiveness
two signs that m. night shyamalan 's debut feature sucked up all he has to give to the mystic genres of cinema :
see without feeling embarrassed
for insomnia
incurably
become one of those rare remakes
the violence is at once luridly graphic and laughably unconvincing
of humankind 's liberating ability
a classic fairy tale that perfectly captures the wonders and worries of childhood
observant
with his dad
a good noir should
true-to-life characters
to sustain interest for the full 90 minutes , especially with the weak payoff
this is a poster movie , a mediocre tribute to films like them !
than a few cheap thrills from your halloween entertainment
when you 're in the most trouble
rice novel
while tattoo borrows heavily from both seven and the silence of the lambs , it manages to maintain both a level of sophisticated intrigue and human-scale characters that suck the audience in .
efforts
although the film boils down to a lightweight story about matchmaking
now as a former gong show addict
throwing it
the date movie that franz kafka would have made .
nickleby with all the halfhearted zeal of an 8th grade boy delving
hanukkah spirit
it 's not too racy
as to the issues brecht faced as his life drew to a close
zero
, are charged with metaphor
who is too crazy to be interesting
an enjoyable feel-good family comedy regardless of race
` hip ' , ` innovative ' and ` realistic '
no one involved , save dash , shows the slightest aptitude for acting , and
cultural and economic subtext
bai brothers
's an enjoyable trifle nonetheless
, utterly distracting blunder
a sentimental resolution
the cheese-laced spectacles
slap it
mattei
together
a grimace
in those moments where it 's supposed to feel funny and light
pascale
baseball-playing
the best drug addition movies
frothy ` date movie ' ...
to love a disney pic with as little cleavage as this one has , and a heroine as feisty and principled as jane
in the mixture of bullock bubble and hugh goo
, the documentary gives an especially poignant portrait of her friendship with the never flagging legal investigator david presson .
to see this movie
fireballs and revenge
seem to be surefire casting
building
the off-center humor is a constant ,
easy for critics
hedonistic
very well-meaning
it 's hard to quibble with a flick boasting this many genuine cackles
marvelous
remarkable for its intelligence and intensity
moves his setting to the past , and
nearly all the previous unseen material resides
a real human soul buried beneath a spellbinding serpent 's smirk
movie history
just slapping extreme humor
laudable
gives you an idea just how bad it was
ayres
targeted
's hard
works as well as it does because of the performances
88-minute highlight reel
the beheadings
a bump on the head
the poor and
look at teenage boys doing what they do best - being teenagers
like its central figure , vivi --
sadly are at hostile odds with one another through recklessness and retaliation
fully engaged supporting cast
're ready to hate one character ,
playful iranian parable
of death in this bitter italian comedy
worthy of our respect
barely shocking , barely interesting and most of all , barely anything
the maudlin way its story unfolds suggests a director fighting against the urge to sensationalize his material .
the resourceful molly stay a step ahead of her pursuers
the middle of the road , where the thematic ironies are too obvious and the sexual politics too smug
reel in when we should be playing out
, real dawns , comic relief
tv show
whine ,
florid but
is a refreshingly smart and newfangled variation on several themes derived from far less sophisticated and knowing horror films .
her tough , funny , rather chaotic show
the french director has turned out nearly 21\/2 hours of unfocused , excruciatingly tedious cinema that , half an hour in , starts making water torture seem appealing .
this is a movie full of grace
enervating determination
that even slightly wised-up kids would quickly change the channel
hard look
after another , most of which involve precocious kids getting the better of obnoxious adults
if it wants to be a retro-refitting exercise in campy recall for older fans or a silly , nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick
gone into recruiting the right bands for the playlist and the costuming of the stars than into the script , which has a handful of smart jokes and
their earnestness --
the root psychology
mr. day-lewis
really happens
what makes wilco a big deal
who 's the scariest of sadists
to take everyone to since there 's no new `` a christmas carol '' out in the theaters this year
to the truly good stuff
is basically a matter of taste
the unexpected thing is that its dying , in this shower of black-and-white psychedelia , is quite beautiful .
the same easy targets as other rowdy raunch-fests -- farts , boobs , unmentionables --
cliff-notes
to the filmmaking
gait
ourside
well-crafted psychological study
cops in copmovieland , these two
cage 's war-weary marine
would have been more enjoyable had the balance shifted in favor of water-bound action over the land-based ` drama
of a downer and a little
the feature-length stretch ... strains the show 's concept
tolerance and diversity
loses its fire midway ,
which it fails to get
a well-crafted letdown .
unrewarding
by the acting
are far more alienating than involving .
the charismatic jackie chan to even younger audiences
kids
before his
handles the nuclear crisis sequences
as are shots of the astronauts floating in their cabins
straightforward and strikingly devious
go with it
through kafka 's meat grinder
bumper
proves that sometimes the dreams of youth should remain just that
one black
'm just about ready to go to the u.n. and ask permission for a preemptive strike
koury frighteningly and honestly exposes one teenager 's uncomfortable class resentment and , in turn , his self-inflicted retaliation .
may have been a good film in `` trouble every day
filmmaker david flatman
has little insight into the historical period and its artists ,
's just another cartoon with an unstoppable superman .
than anything represented in a hollywood film
seem genuine rather than pandering
what is truly ours in a world of meaningless activity
shot in artful , watery tones of blue , green and brown
a decision
introduce obstacles for him
'll end up moved .
you 'll feel as the credits roll
and workplace ambition
coy
the biggest husband-and-wife disaster since john
nearly 80-minute running time
is an unstinting look at a collaboration between damaged people that may or may not qual
good looks
to the idea of a vietnam picture
at scripting , shooting or post-production stages
untold
do n't mind crappy movies as much as adults , provided there 's lots of cute animals and clumsy people .
its soul 's
swept up
sex , duty and love
... an incredibly heavy-handed , manipulative dud that feels all too familiar .
a visual style
mind-numbingly awful that you hope britney wo n't do it one more time , as far as movies
13th
87 minutes
a small independent film
too close to real life
spy-thriller .
one man 's downfall ,
snaps under the strain of its plot contrivances and its need to reassure .
than liberating
in a sick , twisted sort of way
do n't even like their characters
kaufman and jonze take huge risks to ponder the whole notion of passion --
blade ii has a brilliant director and charismatic star ,
shrug off
is a seriously intended movie that is not easily forgotten
pacino gives one of his most daring , and complicated , performances
the ideal outlet
obsessively
florid
should attract upscale audiences hungry for quality and a nostalgic , twisty yarn that will keep them guessing
experimental enough
sometimes beautiful
catalog every bodily fluids gag in there 's something about mary and
something hip and
as a call for pity and sympathy
a documentary to make the stones weep -- as shameful as it is scary .
cheats on itself and retreats
its loving yet unforgivingly inconsistent depiction
an irresistibly uncanny ambience
local
can kill love
what `` empire '' lacks in depth
that would force you to give it a millisecond of thought
aggressively cheery
, for that matter .
the price of a ticket
in how much they engage and even touch us
that peter o'fallon did n't have an original bone in his body
escapade
to the extent of their outrageousness
made a walk to remember a niche hit
as conventional
domination and destruction
a perfect family film to take everyone to since there 's no new `` a christmas carol '' out in the theaters this year
be one of those movies barely registering a blip on the radar screen of 2002 .
very little to add beyond the dark visions already relayed by superb
lack
it has a tremendous , offbeat sense of style and humor that suggests he was influenced by some of the filmmakers who have directed him , especially the coen brothers and steven soderbergh
in tact
recommend this film
overrides what little we learn along the way about vicarious redemption
extended dialogue exercise
some good , organic character work , lots of obvious political insights
this engaging film about two men who discover what william james once called ` the gift of tears
a besotted and obvious drama that tells us nothing new
whir
off-screen
that perverse element
thinking ,
's only one way to kill michael myers for good : stop buying tickets to these movies .
translation
pull an arrow
so hot-blooded
the film starts promisingly , but the ending is all too predictable and far too cliched to really work
comes to life in the performances .
into what was essentially , by campaign 's end , an extended publicity department
makes sure the salton sea works the way a good noir should , keeping it tight and nasty
their funny accents
of most convincing emotional gravity from a scene where santa gives gifts to grownups
the cartoon
heart , mind or humor
the lovely hush
one of the most splendid entertainments to emerge from the french film industry in years .
, solondz forces us to consider the unthinkable , the unacceptable , the unmentionable .
always has been remarkable about clung-to traditions
more measured or polished
a few nifty twists that are so crucial to the genre and another first-rate performance by top-billed star bruce willis
there is plenty of room for editing
a few more simply intrusive to the story
often watchable , though goofy and lurid , blast
when your subject is illusion versus reality , should n't the reality seem at least passably real ?
shock many
, read my lips is a genre-curling crime story that revives the free-wheeling noir spirit of old french cinema .
not being able to enjoy a mindless action movie
a distinctly mixed bag , the occasional bursts of sharp writing alternating with lots of sloppiness and
unpleasant things
the failure
hard to stop watching
you 'll like it .
writing screenplays
see mendes and company getting together before a single frame had been shot and collectively vowing , ` this is going to be something really good
irritating -lrb- at least to this western ear -rrb- ,
of a teen gross-out comedy
guts and crazy beasts
fish-out-of-water formula
easily accessible
once amusing
the outtakes
urbane sweetness
compelling enough
old-time b movies good-bad that makes eight legged freaks a perfectly entertaining summer diversion
appeal to anything wider than a niche audience
torn apart by a legacy of abuse
's bright
confessions is n't always coherent , but
small in scope ,
a generous cast
it goes further than both
what if it is
will always be remembered for the 9-11 terrorist attacks .
volletta wallace 's maternal fury , her fearlessness
brimming
shoot-em-up
normal divisions
primary visual influence
milieu
off as annoying rather than charming
for her mouth
ups and
analysis
kevin wade
extreme unease
sitting next to you
it 's too long and unfocused .
` ace ventura ' rip-off
that they are doing
the debate it joins is a necessary and timely one
a fitting
with a sweet
of him wheedling reluctant witnesses and pointing his camera through the smeared windshield of his rental car
roiling black-and-white inspires
no
that the debate it joins is a necessary and timely one
in fire
fighting against the urge
distinctly sub-par ... more likely to drown a viewer in boredom than to send any shivers down his spine
fervently in humanity
of a husband
inspiring and pure joy
in one way or another
into a deadly bore
is fluid and quick
is plenty
fresnadillo has something serious to say about the ways in which extravagant chance can distort our perspective and throw us off the path of good sense .
it should have ditched the artsy pretensions and revelled in the entertaining shallows .
angela gheorghiu , ruggero raimondi , and roberto alagna
is a great film .
logic and
which also dealt with british children rediscovering the power of fantasy during wartime
that rare film whose real-life basis is , in fact , so interesting that no embellishment is needed .
pumpkin struts about with `` courage '' pinned to its huckster lapel while a yellow streak a mile wide decorates its back .
waking
451
only did they film performances
irrigates
is to say it 's unburdened by pretensions to great artistic significance
low , very low , very
magical enough to bring off this kind of whimsy
uncommitted
that barely makes it any less entertaining
offers few surprises
is severely tested by bad luck and their own immaturity
to string together enough charming moments to work
argentinian
this would have been better than the fiction it has concocted
slasher flick
the earnestness
the first time around
made me want to pack raw dough in my ears
comedic writing
an artist who is simply tired -- of fighting the same fights , of putting the weight of the world on his shoulders , of playing with narrative form
to those who like explosions , sadism and seeing people beat each other to a pulp
creates something more beautiful than either of those films
solomonic decision
a sour little movie
none of the charm and little
u.s. debut
that it makes most of what passes for sex in the movies look like cheap hysterics
monstrous
it 's filmed tosca that you want
was unable to reproduce the special spark between the characters that made the first film such a delight
just wants to be liked by the people who can still give him work .
where the plot should be
sit through crap like this
memorable zingers
the misery
american teen comedies
one problem with the movie , directed by joel schumacher , is that it jams too many prefabricated story elements into the running time .
a script that prevents them from firing on all cylinders
truly terrible .
of saps stuck in an inarticulate screenplay
who like their romances to have that french realism
the sexual politics too smug
long for the end credits
catch it
is completely lacking in charm and charisma , and
are in the mood for an intelligent weepy
with most intelligent viewers
smutty
is n't a great movie
taking them
a relationship like holly and marina 's could survive the hothouse emotions of teendom
mounted production exists only to capitalize on hopkins ' inclination to play hannibal lecter again , even though harris has no immediate inclination to provide a fourth book
a question for philosophers , not filmmakers
great , has solid acting and a neat premise
one man 's downfall , brought about by his lack of self-awareness
decrepit freaks
&
trotting out
of terrific
mr. kaufman
cuteness , amy 's career success -lrb- she 's a best-selling writer of self-help books who ca n't help herself -rrb- ,
is an exercise in chilling style , and twohy films the sub , inside and out , with an eye on preserving a sense of mystery
of the film 's shooting schedule waiting to scream
a sparkling newcomer who instantly transform themselves into a believable mother\/daughter pair
in this wildly uneven movie
enjoy on a computer
cutesy romance , dark satire and murder mystery
see an artist , still committed to growth in his ninth decade
plants
cheap shocks
slop
mcfarlane 's
absurdly simplistic
a must-own
extreme generation '
elfriede
seagal ran out of movies years ago , and
make the film more silly than scary , like some sort of martha stewart decorating program run amok
the least bit mesmerizing
peaked about three years ago
a generic international version of a typical american horror film .
, warm water may well be the year 's best and most unpredictable comedy .
been his trademark
's unlikely to inspire anything more than a visit to mcdonald 's , let alone some savvy street activism
's just too too much
about movie love
'' was funnier
skill and
9 1\/2 weeks
are never more than sketches ... which leaves any true emotional connection or identification frustratingly out of reach .
everyone , especially movie musical fans , has been hoping for
beat jugglers , old schoolers and current innovators
love and bloodletting
, low-key style
with human events
humor in so many teenage comedies
of charming the masses with star power , a pop-induced score and sentimental moments that have become a spielberg trademark
family togetherness takes a back seat to inter-family rivalry and workplace ambition ... whole subplots have no explanation or even plot relevance .
the world 's political situation seems little different , and -lrb- director phillip -rrb- noyce brings out the allegory with remarkable skill .
process of imparting knowledge .
the turmoil
tartakovsky 's team has some freakish powers of visual charm , but
celebi could take me back to a time before i saw this movie
great-grandson
before about the source of his spiritual survival
begins with the everyday lives of naval personnel in san diego and
that 's not vintage spielberg
since the killer
is a movie that will stimulate hours of post viewing discussion , if only to be reminded of who did what to whom and why .
till
deep , uncompromising curtsy
like a three-ring circus , there are side stories aplenty -- none of them memorable .
to an american , a choice that upsets the novel 's exquisite balance and shreds the fabric of the film
this particular film
it 's a powerful though flawed movie , guaranteed to put a lump in your throat while reaffirming washington as possibly the best actor working in movies today .
reasonably entertained
toward melodrama
compensate
from developing any storytelling flow
fueled
need of some trims
enthralling drama
loads of money
is too pedestrian a filmmaker to bring any edge or personality to the rising place that would set it apart from other deep south stories .
you could put it on a coffee table anywhere .
tried to squeeze too many elements into the film
credit that we believe that that 's exactly what these two people need to find each other --
-lrb- the way chekhov is funny -rrb-
miracle
, realistic , and altogether creepy
beyond road warrior
water torture
is sadly heightened by current world events
force drama
if welles was unhappy at the prospect of the human race splitting in two
fearlessly
on the pure adrenalin
it 's a pity that -lrb- nelson 's -rrb- achievement does n't match his ambition
is so engagingly messing around like slob city reductions of damon runyon crooks
unveil it
the 1984 uncut version
no one involved , save dash , shows the slightest aptitude for acting , and the script , credited to director abdul malik abbott and ernest ` tron ' anderson , seems entirely improvised .
the worst titles
this hastily mounted production exists only to capitalize on hopkins ' inclination to play hannibal lecter again , even though harris has no immediate inclination to provide a fourth book .
20th anniversary edition
lingering creepiness one
a lot
other meaning
a geriatric
discovered ,
gentility
horribly depressing and not
soap opera antics
a discernible target
-lrb- janey -rrb- forgets about her other obligations , leading to a tragedy which is somehow guessable from the first few minutes , maybe because it echoes the by now intolerable morbidity of so many recent movies .
have been recreated by john woo in this little-known story of native americans and their role in the second great war
be like trying to eat brussels sprouts
keep 80 minutes from seeming like 800
loosely tied
the show 's trademark
to the source
compared to his series of spectacular belly flops both on and off the screen , runteldat is something of a triumph .
talk throughout the show
where exciting , inane images keep popping past your head and the same illogical things keep happening over and over again .
if the ring has a familiar ring
, this movie proves you wrong on both counts .
coming-of-age import
so hyped up that a curious sense of menace informs everything
a mediocre collection
something new to say about how , in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out
for the way fears and slights
has in kieran culkin a pitch-perfect holden .
newfoundland that cleverly captures the dry wit that 's so prevalent on the rock
90-minute
of astonishing grandeur
a stadium-seat megaplex
intensely lived time
-lrb- and original running time -rrb-
do so in a way that does n't make you feel like a sucker
paranormal
i bought this movie
movies had more to do with imagination than market research
ultra-provincial
unlikely odyssey
gone wrong
without doing all that much to correct them
shot
modern l.a. 's
considered in its details
painful , horrifying and oppressively tragic , this film should not be missed .
and fatally overlong
asking
rumor ,
is that those responsible did n't cut their losses -- and ours -- and retitle it the adventures of direct-to-video nash , and send it to its proper home
after several scenes of this tacky nonsense
he insists on the importance of those moments when people can connect and express their love for each other
entertainment choices
to a boatload of screenwriting cliches that sink it faster than a leaky freighter
schaeffer 's film
lying
an important movie ,
, this is recommended only for those under 20 years of age ... and then only as a very mild rental .
a slow-moving police-procedural thriller
ultimate insignificance
one of the worst films of 2002
pax
pa
a copy of a copy of a copy
a somewhat disappointing and meandering saga .
no real surprises
romance , tragedy and
become not so much a struggle of man vs. man as brother-man vs. the man .
their servants
bard 's
an unsettling sight , and indicative of his , if you will , out-of-kilter character ,
left a few crucial things out ,
one-sided , outwardly sexist or mean-spirited
as a ghost story gone badly awry
although in reality they are not enough
air ball
piece
ca n't miss it
their hearts
the filmmaker 's lifelong concern
one truth -lrb- the ford administration 's complicity in tearing ` orphans ' from their mothers -rrb- and stumbles upon others even more compelling
, over-the-top coda
in roger dodger
without in any way demeaning its subjects
has little insight into the historical period and its artists , particularly in how sand developed a notorious reputation .
make for a winning , heartwarming yarn .
permitting its characters more than two obvious dimensions and
more fascinating than the results
the writing is clever and
a moving tale of love and destruction
overcome his personal obstacles and become a good man
treat the issues lightly
flawed human
you can
to have been made by people to whom the idea of narrative logic or cohesion is an entirely foreign concept
over the years , hollywood has crafted a solid formula for successful animated movies , and ice age only improves on it , with terrific computer graphics , inventive action sequences and a droll sense of humor .
nightmare versions
were as claustrophic , suffocating and chilly as the attics to which they were inevitably consigned
has some unnecessary parts
goes downhill
device
you turn stupid
disorientated
astonishing ...
the santa clause 2
stage director sam mendes showcases tom hanks as a depression era hit-man in this dark tale of revenge .
control-alt-delete simone as quickly
many shallower movies
nothing more than the latest schwarzenegger or stallone
to capitalize on the popularity of vin diesel , seth green and barry pepper
, the heart of the film rests in the relationship between sullivan and his son .
diver
every corner
is n't nearly as terrible as it cold have been
any plympton film
relentlessly nasty situations
a liability
is even lazier and far less enjoyable
a stylish thriller .
hollywood magic
neither dramatic nor comic
a hard young life
be a rarity in hollywood
the dose is strong and funny , for the first 15 minutes anyway ;
will keep you watching , as will the fight scenes
has some quietly moving moments and an intelligent subtlety
does this so well
its ultimate demise
crazy with his great-grandson 's movie splitting up in pretty much the same way
attal 's hang-ups surrounding infidelity are so old-fashioned and , dare i say ,
contrived plotting , stereotyped characters and woo 's over-the-top instincts as a director
to be made
the kid is sort of like a fourteen-year old ferris bueller
the performances and the cinematography to the outstanding soundtrack and unconventional narrative
staggeringly boring
going for that pg-13 rating
corcuera 's attention
humorous observations
with grace and humor
the soul of a man in pain who gradually comes to recognize it and deal with it
are just
it begins to fade from memory
faithful without being forceful , sad without being shrill
it 's a sight to behold .
it does n't make for great cinema ,
pique your interest , your imagination , your empathy or anything ,
a mormon family movie ,
unhappy , repressed and twisted personal life
an endorsement
believe that nachtwey hates the wars he shows and empathizes with the victims he reveals
to record the events for posterity
as part of mr. dong 's continuing exploration of homosexuality in america
guises and elaborate futuristic sets to no particularly memorable effect
it introduces you to new , fervently held ideas and fanciful thinkers
has never looked uglier .
a student film
the impetus
very small children who will be delighted simply to spend more time with familiar cartoon characters .
sickly entertainment at best and mind-destroying cinematic pollution at worst
the only surprise
gianni
real bump-in
, heaven proves to be a good match of the sensibilities of two directors .
also a -- dare i say it twice -- delightfully charming -- and totally american , i might add -- slice of comedic bliss
without being insightful
the professional
unsentimental , straightforward text
of respect to just one of those underrated professionals who deserve but rarely receive it
like a loosely-connected string of acting-workshop exercises
most intriguing movie experiences
confusing on one level or another , making ararat far more demanding than it needs to be
o.k. , not really
it 's an actor 's showcase that accomplishes its primary goal without the use of special effects , but rather by emphasizing the characters -- including the supporting ones .
haul 'em to the theatre with you for the late show
bland comfort food
of either of those movies
restoring
allen 's execution date
clutch
feels much longer
it feels painfully redundant and inauthentic .
's the movie equivalent of a sweaty old guy in a rain coat shopping for cheap porn .
achingly real
to adopt a somewhat mannered tone ... that ultimately dulls the human tragedy at the story 's core
can be distinguished from a mediocre one by the better film 's ability to make its subject interesting to those who are n't part of its supposed target audience
, they also demonstrate how desperate the makers of this ` we 're - doing-it-for - the-cash ' sequel were .
by no means all -rrb-
partly a shallow rumination on the emptiness of success -- and
post , pre ,
the plot grows thin soon , and
in a long time
punchline
introspective portrait
scherfig 's light-hearted profile
made a great saturday night live sketch , but
to guess
manages a neat trick
sea
funny , harmless and
is n't fake fun
the subject of love head-on
not as good as the original , but what is ...
wrecks any chance of the movie rising above similar fare
capable only of delivering artfully lighted , earnest inquiries
rothman
my friend david cross
the familiar bruckheimer elements
a supremely hopeful cautionary tale
to pee-related sight gags that might even cause tom green a grimace ; still , myer 's energy and the silliness of it all eventually prevail
communicates something
does a solid job of slowly ,
one of cinema 's directorial giants
a worthy idea , but the uninspired scripts , acting and direction never rise above the level of an after-school tv special .
current world events
subtle and
the story is lacking any real emotional impact ,
a modern motion picture
is one of those crazy , mixed-up films that does n't know what it wants to be when it grows up
the problem , amazingly enough ,
a phlegmatic bore
disintegrates
is a crime that should be punishable by chainsaw
its absurdities and crudities
, the most restless young audience deserves the dignity of an action hero motivated by something more than franchise possibilities .
put to find a movie character more unattractive or odorous -lrb- than leon -rrb-
charm and heart
was ,
healthy eccentric
their music
ask
deeply humanizing
sleep or bewildered by the artsy and often pointless visuals
poetry and politics , obvious at times but evocative and heartfelt
labute continues to improve .
to think about after the final frame
frank sex scenes
metropolitan area
of clams left in the broiling sun for a good three days
the production has been made with an enormous amount of affection
supplies
rip off that we were aware of
-lrb- the -rrb- superfluous
go , girls , right down the reality drain .
these broken characters
nicole holofcenter
mason
think twice
go around
a quirky , off-beat project
length in the film
have any trouble getting kids to eat up these veggies
huge video game
vulgar and forgettably
special-interest
very humble
by which
credit director ramsay
like an 8-year-old channeling roberto benigni
form at once visceral and spiritual , wonderfully vulgar and sublimely lofty -- and as emotionally grand
this tale has been told and retold ; the races and rackets change , but the song remains the same .
set in newfoundland that cleverly captures the dry wit that 's so prevalent on the rock .
things will work out
, intermittently powerful study
of the survivors
as the dominant christine , sylvie testud is icily brilliant .
could pass for a thirteen-year-old 's book report on the totalitarian themes of 1984 and farenheit 451 .
juwanna mann
flinch from its unsettling prognosis
's simply , and surprisingly ,
hilarious -rrb-
unengaging
at the right film
deeply moving effort to put a human face on the travail of thousands of vietnamese
the film
cry , deliverance ,
expect these days from american cinema
enough to become comparatively sane and healthy
one of the rare directors who feels acting is the heart and soul of cinema
conservative christian parents and
aspirations
funnybone
internalized
british soldiers
you places you have n't been ,
infantile cross-dressing routines
realized through clever makeup design ,
entirely suspenseful , extremely well-paced and ultimately ... dare i say , entertaining !
dying and going to celluloid heaven
seems , at times
a tuba-playing dwarf
the point of nausea
what the hell .
lacks irony
a stylistic romp that 's always fun to watch .
by now intolerable
funny story
scores
lampoons the moviemaking process itself
, mostly patriarchal debating societies
of gang warfare
sustain its seventy-minute running time
the best movie in many a moon about the passions that sometimes fuel our best achievements and other times
what a film can be
you 're in the right b-movie frame of mind
dalrymple 's film
about one in three gags in white 's intermittently wise script hits its mark
well-made and satisfying thriller
could rent the original and get the same love story and parable
miller 's strange , fleeting brew of hopeful perseverance and hopeless closure
applied to the iranian voting process
sequences boring .
is an odd amalgam of comedy genres , existing somewhere between the often literal riffs of early zucker brothers\/abrahams films , and the decidedly foul stylings of their post-modern contemporaries , the farrelly brothers .
jia 's
a strong narrative
escort
has actually bothered to construct a real story this time
silences
belly laugh
deny its seriousness and quality
a little weak
a sometimes incisive and sensitive portrait that is
that rare combination
the picture begins to resemble the shapeless , grasping actors ' workshop that it is .
which will cause loads of irreparable damage that years and years of costly analysis could never fix
the experiences
definitely funny stuff , but it 's more of the ` laughing at ' variety than the ` laughing with .
his own broadside
urgent questions
an energetic and engaging film that never pretends to be something it is n't .
harvey weinstein 's bluff personal style
to ` special effects ' by way of replacing objects in a character 's hands below the camera line
plunges you into a reality that is , more often then not , difficult and sad
grown-ups as for rugrats
be especially grateful for freedom after a film like this
that uses its pulpy core conceit to probe questions of attraction and interdependence and
a strict moral code
the sequel is everything the original was not : contrived , overblown and tie-in ready
by a gritty style and an excellent cast
formula crash-and-bash action
aiming
infomercial for universal studios and its ancillary products . . .
important and
a very insecure man
about destiny and redemptive
wiel 's
makes the viewer feel like the movie 's various victimized audience members after a while , but it also happens to be the movie 's most admirable quality
would call it , ` hungry-man portions of bad '
even a trace of dramatic interest
intelligent and deeply
from lynch , jeunet , and von trier while failing to find a spark of its own
when are bears bears
enough to feel good about
i have just one word for you - -- decasia
-- children --
unexplainable
will get you thinking , ` are we there yet
high camp
on the travail of thousands of vietnamese
talented cast
that cuts to the chase of the modern girl 's dilemma
rush through the intermediary passages ,
the original magic
director carl franklin , so crisp and economical in one false move , bogs down in genre cliches here .
string the bastard
midnight
wanted to say , confronting the roots of his own preoccupations and obsessions
inner selves
self-satisfaction
be a girl in a world of boys
rapes
plotting
be blissfully exhausted
earnest ,
wickedly fun
since i last walked out on a movie
gratingly unfunny
i would go back and choose to skip it .
as if her life did , too
on that score , the film certainly does n't disappoint .
to fill time
magnolia
cut it
could be a movie that ends up slapping its target audience in the face by shooting itself in the foot
because he acts so goofy all the time
chill
it was so endlessly , grotesquely , inventive
bears out as your typical junkie opera ...
own screenplay
chases for an hour and then gives us half an hour of car chases .
less funny
immerse us in a world of artistic abandon and political madness and very nearly
a transcript
demonstrates that werner herzog can still leave us with a sense of wonder at the diverse , marvelously twisted shapes history has taken
the english patient and
the story 's scope and pageantry
likely to have decades of life as a classic movie franchise ?
authority
close to being too bleak , too pessimistic and too unflinching for its own good
hardly matters because both are just actory concoctions , defined by childlike dimness and a handful of quirks .
be seen as just another teen movie , which means he can be forgiven for frequently pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy
welled up in my eyes
the world \/
an uncluttered , resonant gem that relays its universal points without lectures or confrontations . '
are provocative
of menacing atmosphere
soulful and
're looking for an intelligent movie in which you can release your pent up anger
the plot kicks into gear
devastated by war , famine and poverty
and sumptuous stream
first major studio production
challenges us to think about the ways we consume pop culture
able to muster a lot of emotional resonance in the cold vacuum of space
warped logic by writer-director kurt wimmer at the screenplay level .
dumb drug jokes and
plays like a living-room war of the worlds , gaining most of its unsettling force from the suggested and the unknown .
that begins with the everyday lives of naval personnel in san diego and ends with scenes so true and heartbreaking that tears welled up in my eyes both times i
-lrb- less a movie than -rrb- an appalling , odoriferous thing ... so rotten in almost every single facet of production that you 'll want to crawl up your own \*\*\* in embarrassment .
the extremely competent hitman films
like its new england characters , most of whom wander about in thick clouds of denial
it 's not a classic spy-action or buddy movie ,
argentine retread
grow boring ...
mark
a holy fool
unleashed
hands
refreshingly realistic ,
you want it to be
come out of china in recent years
equally strange
was , uh
spiffy
pause and think of what we have given up to acquire the fast-paced contemporary society .
excites the imagination and
exists , and does so with an artistry that also smacks of revelation .
conceived and shot
it has no affect on the kurds , but it wore me down
well-meant
, no doubt , pays off what debt miramax felt they owed to benigni
flirts with bathos and pathos and the further oprahfication of the world
characterization
anyone else who may , for whatever reason , be thinking about going to see this movie is hereby given fair warning .
this is not an easy film .
when you look at the list of movies starring ice-t in a major role
be in the theater beyond wilde 's wit and the actors ' performances
it is n't much fun .
represents adam sandler 's latest attempt
for a hollywood movie
be greek to anyone not predisposed to the movie 's rude and crude humor
humour and
a rock concert
strikes a defiantly retro chord , and
frothing ex-girlfriend
're at the right film .
unblinking work
an intelligent movie
pastel
the bucks to expend the full price for a date , but when it comes out on video
giving it a strong thumbs up
cinema paradiso
the terrifying message
more than recycled
plenty to enjoy
a screen adaptation of evans ' saga of hollywood excess
as if it started to explore the obvious voyeuristic potential of ` hypertime '
duke
their lack of chemistry makes eddie murphy and robert deniro in showtime look like old , familiar vaudeville partners
conjuring up a sinister , menacing atmosphere
trek
to reveal a more ambivalent set of characters and motivations
to one man
almost wildly alive
do the era justice
choppy
, he has no clue about making a movie
this retooled machine is ultimately effective enough at achieving the modest , crowd-pleasing goals it sets for itself .
but a very handsomely produced let-down
a variety of titles
the misfortune of being released a few decades too late
snapping
it 's one of the most plain white toast comic book films
illuminating study
mitch davis 's
create something original
... manages to fall closer in quality to silence than to the abysmal hannibal .
one of the movies ' creepiest conventions , in which the developmentally disabled
witty ,
grows on you
outweighs
bland police procedural details , fiennes wanders
as one of the all-time great apocalypse movies
's still entertaining to watch the target practice
11 times too many or
loves them
the yiddish stage
try to guess the order in which the kids in the house will be gored .
supposed to have pulled off four similar kidnappings before
as solid and
there is no substitute for on-screen chemistry , and
the histrionic muse still eludes madonna and , playing a charmless witch
a small but rewarding comedy
and literally -rrb-
a hilarious ode to middle america and
welcomed tens of thousands of german jewish refugees while the world 's democracie
hollywood movies
anchor
how ridiculous and money-oriented
shown
a painful elegy
, by the end , no one in the audience or the film seems to really care
more thorough transitions would have made the film more cohesive
alternative medicine
imagine -lrb- if possible -rrb-
's a piece of handiwork that shows its indie tatters and self-conscious seams in places , but has some quietly moving moments and an intelligent subtlety
sitting in the third row of the imax cinema at sydney 's darling harbour , but i sometimes felt as though i was in the tiny two seater plane that carried the giant camera around australia , sweeping and gliding , banking and hovering over some of the most not
relevant today
to fill an almost feature-length film
-- an unpleasant debate that 's been given the drive of a narrative and that 's been acted out --
sardonic jolt
to have been conjured up only 10 minutes prior to filming
are so crucial to the genre and another first-rate performance by top-billed star bruce willis
from any country
back 20 years
leguizamo and
though it goes further than both , anyone who has seen the hunger or cat people will find little new here ,
artificial and
that is , overall , far too staid for its subject matter
of plumbing arrangements and mind games
72
a reasonably entertaining sequel to 1994 's surprise family hit that may strain adult credibility .
high crimes carries almost no organic intrigue as a government \/ marine\/legal mystery , and that 's because the movie serves up all of that stuff , nearly subliminally , as the old-hat province of male intrigue .
to film directors
heist ''
to sleep or bewildered by the artsy and often pointless visuals
, toilet-humor codswallop
reality and
your interest until the end and
sure how things will work out
to easy jokes and insults
such antique pulp
same old garbage
susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter
it 's hard to imagine that even very small children will be impressed by this tired retread .
i liked about schmidt a lot ,
eastwood winces , clutches his chest and gasps for breath .
a taut
, unnerving
does n't need gangs of new york
epilogue
feel that you never want to see another car chase , explosion or gunfight again
's weird , wonderful , and not necessarily for kids .
first movie
' i think ,
sometimes this ` blood ' seems as tired as its protagonist
if we 're to slap protagonist genevieve leplouff because she 's french , do we have that same option to slap her creators because they 're clueless and inept ?
conservative , handbag-clutching sarandon
of honest working folk
it looks like woo 's a p.o.w.
show these characters
a persuasive
this is recommended only for those under 20 years of age ... and then only as a very mild rental .
will not disappoint anyone who values the original comic books
serious exploration
stops shut about the war between the sexes and how to win the battle
loose
them verge
monologue
the second floor
preciseness
legendary professor
, letting its imagery speak for it while it forces you to ponder anew what a movie can be .
span
animation back 30 years , musicals back 40 years
the mummy and the mummy returns
their teen -lrb- or preteen -rrb-
stewart
this glossy comedy-drama resembles
stay afloat in hollywood
, why should you buy the movie milk when the tv cow is free ?
audience members
his chilling , unnerving film
look at the world 's dispossessed .
performances are potent , and the women 's stories are ably intercut and involving
clad grunge-pirate with a hairdo like gandalf in a wind-tunnel and a simply astounding cor-blimey-luv-a-duck cockney accent
all awkward
succeed merrily at their noble endeavor
not only is entry number twenty the worst of the brosnan bunch , it 's one of the worst of the entire franchise .
aimed
are humanly engaged
city by the sea swings from one
some fun in this jumbled mess
matured quite a bit with spider-man
a ravishing , baroque beauty
since valley of the dolls
, the magnificent swooping aerial shots are breathtaking ,
his collaborators '
take before indigestion sets in
also comes with the laziness and arrogance of a thing that already knows it 's won .
that passes for humor in so many teenage comedies
using his storytelling ability
ecological , pro-wildlife sentiments
an intricate plot
the beautiful , unusual music is this film 's chief draw , but
humble , teach and
of appealing characters
some truly egregious lip-non-synching
devito
rhames
's a certain robustness to this engaging mix of love and bloodletting
i liked the movie ,
the hits
, be-bop
a more annoying ,
an interesting topic ,
is our story as much as it is schmidt 's , no matter if it 's viewed as a self-reflection or cautionary tale .
, familiar
its time
positively irritating
permits them time and space to convince us of that all on their own
the characters seem one-dimensional
action cartoon
jagged , as if
it 's like a `` big chill '' reunion of the baader-meinhof gang , only these guys are more harmless pranksters than political activists .
the most amazing super-sized dosage
might look like vulgar
ethnography
, poignancy , and intelligence
life-at-arm 's
to visit , this laboratory of laughter
a flat manner
competent performers
simply admiring this bit or that , this performance or that
the word
by julia roberts
's wasted yours
of barely clad bodies in myrtle beach , s.c.
like dying and going to celluloid heaven
comes perilously close to being too bleak , too pessimistic and too unflinching for its own good .
good action , good acting , good dialogue ,
scattershot
bathos and pathos and
'm not
one relentlessly depressing situation after another for its entire running time
some of this worn-out , pandering palaver is actually funny
tentative
but watchable .
caught up in the thrill of the company 's astonishing growth
art demands
of quickie teen-pop exploitation
the recording sessions are intriguing , and -- on the way to striking a blow for artistic integrity -- this quality band may pick up new admirers .
for generating nightmarish images
happy gilmore or
richly handsome locations
of the rare directors who feels acting is the heart and soul of cinema
good measure
waited three years with breathless anticipation for a new hal hartley movie to pore over
self-hatred
'll probably be the best and most mature comedy of the 2002 summer season speaks more of the season than the picture
showcases a group of dedicated artists
talented performers
finds himself
if you are into splatter movies
smug , artificial , ill-constructed and fatally overlong ...
is funny , charming and quirky
a triumph of emotionally and narratively complex filmmaking
the two leads , nearly perfect in their roles ,
feels slight
summer blockbuster
at an arcane area of popular culture
their labor
that everyone except the characters in it can see coming a mile away
's about individual moments of mood , and an aimlessness that 's actually sort of amazing
irreparable
is robotically italicized
a comedy or serious drama
10-year delay
's the cute frissons of discovery and humor between chaplin and kidman that keep this nicely wound clock not just ticking , but humming
goofy , nutty , consistently funny .
tries to resuscitate the fun-loving libertine lost somewhere inside the conservative , handbag-clutching sarandon
to the spare , unchecked heartache of yasujiro ozu
setpiece
making its way
that a relationship like holly and marina 's could survive the hothouse emotions of teendom
has intentionally left college or was killed
directed -
with energy , intelligence and verve , enhanced by a surplus of vintage archive footage
michael moore has perfected the art of highly entertaining , self-aggrandizing , politically motivated documentary-making , and
he has a great cast and a great idea .
while the material is slight
more diverting
hole-ridden
violently gang-raped
oh-so-hollywood
intricate preciseness
may be dover kosashvili 's feature directing debut
in waiting to hear how john malkovich 's reedy consigliere will pronounce his next line
hal hartley movie
songbird
a movie full of stunt doubles and special effects
her son 's discovery
seems timely and important .
will speak to the nonconformist in us all
poignant japanese epic about adolescent anomie and heartbreak
-lrb- hey , do n't shoot the messenger -rrb-
ritter
make a huge action sequence as any director
delivered , yet with a distinctly musty odour , its expiry date long gone
borrows from bad lieutenant and les vampires , and comes up with a kind of art-house gay porn film .
who are so believable that you feel what they feel
done-that sameness
short of its aspiration to be a true ` epic '
plato
unabashedly canadian
the screenwriter
too much of storytelling
makes a valiant attempt to tell a story about the vietnam war before the pathology set in .
going through the paces
in jerking off in all its byzantine incarnations to bother pleasuring its audience
it 's a terrible movie in every regard , and utterly painful to watch .
in the theater
thanks to the presence
captures both the beauty of the land and the people
if you 're not deeply touched by this movie , check your pulse .
the filmmakers keep pushing the jokes at the expense of character until things fall apart .
into splatter movies
barney throws away the goodwill the first half of his movie generates by orchestrating a finale that is impenetrable and dull .
, quite simply , should n't have been made
found myself howling more than cringing
enjoyable basic
mention political prisoners , poverty and the boat loads of people who try to escape the country
little-remembered world
is in the right place ...
she and writing partner laurence coriat
gasping at its visual delights
disturbing the world 's delicate ecological balance
just copies
literally bruising jokes
of linearity
philosophical
to terms with death
is there a deeper , more direct connection between these women , one that spans time and reveals meaning ?
films about black urban professionals
suitably kooky which should appeal to women and they strip down often enough to keep men alert , if not amused
last exit
the various households
coming up
red lights , a rattling noise , and
it may not be particularly innovative
longing
that it 's implosion
disappointing to a certain degree
destined to fill the after-school slot at shopping mall theaters across the country
be more than another `` best man '' clone by weaving a theme throughout this funny film
dripping with cliche and bypassing no opportunity to trivialize the material
re-invents
jeremy
so much more
entire plot
is enough to make you put away the guitar , sell the amp , and apply to medical school
are no less a menace to society than the film 's characters .
feeling guilty for it ... then , miracle of miracles , the movie does a flip-flop .
hollywood , success , artistic integrity and intellectual bankruptcy
bestowing the subject with the intelligence or sincerity it unequivocally deserves
what to make of this italian freakshow
now spy-savvy siblings
care to count
bullets , none of which ever seem to hit
driven by a fantastic dual performance from ian holm ... the film is funny , insightfully human and a delightful lark for history buffs
offensive
band
a very funny , heartwarming film
can relate
all this emotional misery
private existence
between the artificial structure
steady
wonton
angels with dirty faces
're in the mood for a melodrama narrated by talking fish
clever enough to sustain a reasonable degree of suspense on its own
cultural differences
at his most sparkling
jump cuts ,
the opera is sung in italian
the indifference of spanish social workers and legal system towards child abuse
some freakish powers
as visually bland as a dentist 's waiting room
unlimited access
suspense tropes
to guide a loose , poorly structured film through the pitfalls of incoherence and redundancy
make the most sincere and artful movie in which adam sandler will probably ever appear
arguably
iwai 's
it 's obvious -lrb- je-gyu is -rrb- trying for poetry ; what he gets instead has all the lyricism of a limerick scrawled in a public restroom .
it 's a setup so easy it borders on facile ,
prolonged
co-writer gregory hinton
incredibly captivating and insanely funny
a child
's such a mechanical endeavor -lrb- that -rrb- it never bothers to question why somebody might devote time to see it .
missed opportunities
` garth ' has n't progressed as nicely as ` wayne . '
figures prominently in this movie , and helps keep the proceedings as funny for grown-ups as for rugrats .
a confusing melange of tones and styles ,
rarest
a big fat pain .
minimal number
showcases pretty mediocre shtick
his fake backdrops and stately pacing
by nicholson
spirals downward
is like having two guys yelling in your face for two hours
the engagingly primitive animated special effects contribute to a mood that 's sustained through the surprisingly somber conclusion .
the movie would have benefited from a little more dramatic tension and some more editing .
filmmaking with a visually masterful work of quiet power
been , pardon the pun , sucked out and
prove that ` zany ' does n't necessarily mean ` funny
to a sane regimen of eating , sleeping and stress-reducing contemplation
schweig
large ... and
you almost do n't notice the 129-minute running time
cyndi lauper in the opportunists
his childhood dream
smart , funny
a studio-produced film
elizabeth hurley
sour , bloody and mean
wonder if
its stupidity or maybe even its inventiveness
unfortunately the story and the actors are served with a hack script .
left off
inhabit into a poem of art , music and metaphor
other characters
value cash above credibility
an encounter with the rich
repressed smile
a stalker thriller
in glitter
to have a film like the hours as an alternative
the buttons
than in the past
did we really need a remake of `` charade ? ''
like a `` big chill '' reunion of the baader-meinhof gang
a four star performance
in sorrow
and middle passages
than the mother
steers
is among wiseman 's warmest .
weird thing
brooklyn
about either the nature of women or
the redeeming feature of chan 's films has always been the action , but the stunts in the tuxedo seem tired and , what 's worse , routine
is also elevated by it -- the kind of movie
this ` blood ' seems as tired as its protagonist
through crashing a college keg party
'm telling you
lightweight filmmaking
some effective moments of discomfort for character and viewer
the salton sea works the way a good noir should
a story without surprises
seinfeld 's
half the interest
nonetheless compulsively watchable
clear
for the term epic cinema
unhidden
with this theme
gangster no. 1 drips
wanted to make ,
schneidermeister ... makin ' a fool of himself ... losin ' his fan base
the tone and pacing
never fails him
at the wal-mart checkout line
look sophisticated
as long on the irrelevant as on the engaging , which gradually turns what time is it there
appeal to anyone willing to succumb
burns 's strongest film since the brothers mcmullen
might have been richer and more observant if it were less densely plotted
gone , replaced by the forced funniness found in the dullest kiddie flicks
telegraphs every discovery and layers on the gloss of convenience .
an impressive roster of stars and direction from kathryn bigelow
1790 's
meshes
few of the increasingly far-fetched events that first-time writer-director neil burger follows up with are terribly convincing , which is a pity , considering barry 's terrific performance .
fails to provide much more insight than the inside column of a torn book jacket .
of bullets
grief and fear
from nijinsky 's writings to perform
feel the screenwriter at every moment
nail
immediate aftermath
liked the original short story but this movie
weimar republic
personal velocity has a no-frills docu-dogma plainness ,
has proved its creative mettle
a joke out of car
, ennui-hobbled
the sad cad
be themselves
twice as bestial but half
fresh territory
taken as a whole , the tuxedo does n't add up to a whole lot .
a predictable connect-the-dots course
from its soul 's - eye view of how well-meaning patronizing masked a social injustice , at least as represented by this case
blithely anachronistic and slyly achronological
hoary dialogue , fluxing accents , and -- worst of all --
big build-up
is the sense
part of the movie
of a young american , a decision that plucks `` the four feathers ''
immensely entertaining look
retelling a historically significant , and personal , episode detailing how one international city welcomed tens of thousands of german jewish refugees while the world 's democracie
is not the first time
funny with the material
if i want a real movie
the bare bones of byatt 's plot
to rekindle the magic of the first film
brains
-lrb- h -rrb- ad i suffered and bled on the hard ground of ia drang
along that turns me into that annoying specimen of humanity that i usually dread encountering the most - the fanboy
like looking at it
dealt
goes to absurd lengths to duck the very issues it raises
the buoyant energy level of the film 's city beginnings
a pack
endeavor than its predecessor .
brit cinema
' we nod in agreement .
spend with these people
satan
depth or complexity
the real star of this movie is the score , as in the songs translate well to film , and it 's really well directed .
of the criminal world
of the entire effort
is supposed to be , but ca n't really call it a work of art
humor and eye-popping visuals
be wacky without clobbering the audience over the head
... keep the movie from ever reaching the comic heights it obviously desired .
-lrb- jason bourne -rrb-
to every family
on her bjorkness
rush to the theatre
all its plot twists , and some of them verge on the bizarre as the film winds down
is the audience for cletis tout ?
plus the script by working girl scribe kevin wade
bard
stevens
plot holes sink this ` sub '
can offer either despair or consolation
butter
love safe conduct -lrb- laissez passer -rrb- for being a subtitled french movie that is 170 minutes long
is in its tone
particularly joyless , and exceedingly dull
is so de palma .
for that matter .
climax and , worst of all
the banter
a fast-paced
run out of clever ideas and visual gags about halfway through
a sensitive , modest comic tragedy that works as both character study and symbolic examination of the huge economic changes sweeping modern china
may take its sweet time to get wherever it 's going , but if you have the patience for it , you wo n't feel like it 's wasted yours
seagal is painfully foolish in trying to hold onto what 's left of his passe ' chopsocky glory .
teen pregnancy
his co-writers
big bowl
by the time
but it could be , by its art and heart , a necessary one .
how the film knows what 's unique and quirky about canadians
's not an easy movie to watch and will probably disturb many who see it
're not big fans of teen pop kitten britney spears
if you 're not a fan
is a cinematic misdemeanor
has turned his franchise into the movie version of an adolescent dirty-joke book done up in post-tarantino pop-culture riffs
one that 's been told by countless filmmakers about italian - , chinese - , irish - , latin - , indian - , russian
these characters are so well established that the gang feels comfortable with taking insane liberties and doing the goofiest stuff out of left field ,
munch 's screenplay is tenderly observant of his characters .
smartly played and smartly directed .
this slender plot feels especially thin stretched over the nearly 80-minute running time .
a spiffy animated feature
stands as one of the great films about movie love .
beneath a spellbinding serpent 's smirk
absurd lengths
schaeffer 's
to go around , with music and laughter
sport as a secular religion
a film in which the talent is undeniable
miramax chief
, it rarely stoops to cheap manipulation or corny conventions to do it
screenwriter chris ver weil 's directing debut is good-natured and never dull , but
provoke them
is an in-your-face family drama and black comedy that is filled with raw emotions conveying despair and love .
is going through the paces again with his usual high melodramatic style of filmmaking
larky documentary
disgracefully
what results is the best performance from either in years
fontaine masterfully
'd watch these two together again in a new york minute .
tendency
makes the women look more like stereotypical caretakers and moral teachers , instead of serious athletes .
el cheapo margaritas
it is scott 's convincing portrayal of roger the sad cad that really gives the film its oomph .
when your subject is illusion versus reality
no amount
men and
the script 's flaws
creates delicate balance of style , text , and subtext that 's so simple and precise that anything discordant would topple the balance
most wondrously gifted artists
an occasionally interesting but mostly repetitive
he 's been responsible for putting together any movies of particular value or merit
mixes the cornpone and the cosa nostra
the sizzle of old news
... gripping and handsome execution , -lrb- but -rrb- there is n't much about k-19 that 's unique or memorable .
suffers from its own difficulties
clumsy people
performances and creepy atmosphere
integrates thoughtfulness and pasta-fagioli comedy
it 's not life-affirming -- its vulgar and mean , but i liked it .
, it would gobble in dolby digital stereo .
the film could just as well be addressing the turn of the 20th century into the 21st .
imagine that even very small children will be impressed by this tired retread
out of other , marginally better shoot-em-ups
though brown sugar is so earnest in its yearning for the days before rap went nihilistic that it summons more spirit and bite than your average formulaic romantic quadrangle
in addition to scoring high for originality of plot -- putting together familiar themes of family , forgiveness and love in a new way -- lilo & stitch has a number of other assets to commend it to movie audiences both innocent and jaded .
full of surprises
smartly written motion picture
either the nature of women
heal : the welt on johnny knoxville 's stomach
hard to sense that powerhouse of 19th-century prose behind her childlike smile
to the colorful but flat drawings
eager fans
seems as safe as a children 's film .
mendes still does n't quite know how to fill a frame .
's finally been given a part worthy of her considerable talents
showcases the city 's old-world charm before machines change nearly everything
never gets off the ground .
back decades
twohy films the sub
with him
trouble
like its subjects , delivers the goods and audiences will have a fun , no-frills ride .
2000
be entertained by
arrives from the margin that gives viewers a chance to learn , to grow , to travel
is the best star trek movie in a long time .
carrying off
critique
confused as to whether you 've seen pornography or documentary
water-camera
should be commended for illustrating the merits of fighting hard for something that really matters
too infuriatingly quirky and taken with its own style .
a dreary tract of virtually plotless meanderings
, you can only love the players it brings to the fore for the gifted but no-nonsense human beings they are and for the still-inestimable contribution they have made to our shared history .
the procession of costumes in castles
after spangle of monsoon wedding in late marriage
the cut
i have a new favorite musical --
no real sense of suspense
bmws
getting together
bogging down
power to deform families , then tear them apart
power boats , latin music and dog tracks
most audacious , outrageous , sexually explicit ,
some trims
odd enjoyably
for the trees
the limited sets and small confined and dark spaces
almost every possible way
made without a glimmer of intelligence or invention .
15 years
thought i heard a mysterious voice , and felt myself powerfully drawn toward the light -- the light of the exit sign .
sad , sordid universe
executed idea
one that typifies the delirium of post , pre , and extant stardom
every now and then
lived her life half-asleep suddenly wake up
, pro-wildlife sentiments
we did n't get more re-creations of all those famous moments from the show
essentially a collection of bits -- and they 're all naughty
admirably dark first script
a naturally funny film , home movie makes you crave chris smith 's next movie .
through this mess
sequences boring
sprecher and her screenwriting partner and sister ,
miscalculates badly
empathy and pity fogging up the screen
, ` santa clause 2 ' is wondrously creative .
buy the movie milk when the tv cow is free
the story to match
one-star
the intermediary passages
like them
look for any hefty anti-establishment message in what is essentially a whip-crack of a buddy movie that ends with a whimper
a waste of fearless purity
catechism
able to inject some real vitality and even art into a pulpy concept that , in many other hands would be completely forgettable
rigid and evasive
notwithstanding my problem with the movie 's final half hour , i 'm going to recommend secretary , based on the wonderful acting clinic put on by spader and gyllenhaal , and
be filling the screen with this tortured , dull artist and monster-in-the
of self-help books
matthew shepard
this cartoon adventure
trying to bust
not great
the weight of water
excels as the enigmatic mika and anna mouglalis is a stunning new young talent in one of chabrol 's most intense psychological mysteries
there are times when you wish that the movie had worked a little harder to conceal its contrivances
no difference
hollywood melodrama
uncommonly pleasurable
it 's a bizarre curiosity memorable mainly for the way it fritters away its potentially interesting subject matter via a banal script , unimpressive acting and indifferent direction .
it squanders chan 's uniqueness ; it could even be said to squander jennifer love hewitt !
has no doubt
pointed political allegory
director peter kosminsky gives these women a forum to demonstrate their acting ` chops ' and they take full advantage .
overall the film
changed
way too much indulgence of scene-chewing , teeth-gnashing actorliness
modernize and reconceptualize things
wanted and quite
becomes claustrophobic
co-writers
schepisi , aided by a cast that seems to include every top-notch british actor who did not appear in gosford park -lrb- as well as one , ms. mirren , who did -rrb- , has succeeded beyond all expectation .
can change while physical and psychological barriers keep the sides from speaking even one word to each other
the tuxedo actually were a suit
of these stories
compelling story
of bible parables and not an actual story
hotel today
if the director had released the outtakes theatrically and used the film as a bonus feature on the dvd
pulpy
extra butter
classify as it is hard to resist
know how to fill a frame
recognized
most offensive thing
hollywood action screenwriters
significantly
it 's fairly solid -- not to mention well edited so that it certainly does n't feel like a film that strays past the two and a half mark .
goosebumps
seem to keep upping the ante on each other , just as their characters do in the film
unparalleled proportions ,
degenerates into hogwash
had ever made a movie about a vampire
the film 's strength is n't in its details , but in the larger picture it paints - of a culture in conflict with itself , with the thin veneer of nationalism that covers our deepest , media-soaked fears .
such an achievement
worth watching
love may have been in the air onscreen , but
their heroic capacity for good
to forget most of the film 's problems
by sven wollter as the stricken composer and viveka seldahl as his desperate violinist wife
american instigator michael moore 's film is a rambling examination of american gun culture that uses his usual modus operandi of crucifixion through juxtaposition .
the perspective
from inside out
of life
a selection
to admire ... the intensity with which he 's willing to express his convictions
affirming '
to the movie 's rude and crude humor
may have disrobed most of the cast , leaving their bodies exposed
the most wondrous of all hollywood fantasies
they find new routes through a familiar neighborhood
is what it is -- a nice , harmless date film
has a key strength in its willingness to explore its principal characters with honesty , insight and humor
entertainments to emerge from the french film industry in years .
invented for .
are equally strange
coen
is , not fully .
throughout as he swaggers through his scenes
if you saw benigni 's pinocchio at a public park
an animated-movie screenwriting textbook
dridi
killed him
the soul
in conventional arrangements
the liberal use of a body double
kunis
's the humanizing stuff that will probably sink the film for anyone who does n't think about percentages all day long
a long , dull procession of despair ,
his characters
at best in this forgettable effort
michael caton-jones
in your heart
for posterity
spoof comedy
the battery on your watch
`` wait a second
lieutenant 's
dog soldiers does n't transcend genre
a psycho
final frame
like
of left field
madonna 's cameo does n't suck !
as deep as a petri dish and
the leanest and meanest of solondz 's misanthropic comedies .
the most part a useless movie , even with a great director at the helm
neil marshall 's
love to have their kids
stay for the credits and see a devastating comic impersonation by dustin hoffman that is revelatory
haunting dramatization
a place alongside the other hannibal movies
the core of this tale
the question hanging over the time machine is not , as the main character suggests , ` what if ? '
boards
's in the action scenes that things fall apart .
, the film could just as well be addressing the turn of the 20th century into the 21st .
the transparent attempts
fails in making this character understandable , in getting under her skin , in exploring motivation ...
but uninvolving
as allen 's execution date closes in
look at how western foreign policy - however well intentioned - can wreak havoc in other cultures
a man leaving the screening
listen to extremist name-calling ,
go hand in hand
be a bit too enigmatic and overly ambitious to be fully successful
franco
own thinness
good idea
drains
that uses a sensational , real-life 19th-century crime as a metaphor for
allowing us to find the small , human moments , and leaving off with a grand whimper
of desire and desperation
lends the ending
for this sensuous and spirited tale of a prim widow who finds an unlikely release in belly-dancing clubs
leaving you with some laughs and a smile
resist his pleas to spare wildlife and
deft sense
his ability to startle
rich in shadowy metaphor and as sharp as a samurai sword
an off-beat and fanciful film about the human need for monsters to blame for all that is amiss in the world .
to an intense indoor drama about compassion , sacrifice , and christian love
the kibosh
fascinating but choppy documentary
has the potential for touched by an angel simplicity and sappiness
to fulfill her dreams
thoroughly engrossing and ultimately tragic .
's a love story as sanguine as its title .
dark , gritty , sometimes funny
combustion
to come out in weeks
sydney
both an asset and a detriment
feels like just one more in the long line of films
has pictures of them cavorting in ladies ' underwear
not-at-all-good
to come from an american director in years
not afraid to risk american scorn
and notorious subject
another notch
the most important and exhilarating forms of animated filmmaking since old walt
has enough moments to keep it entertaining .
dip into your wallet , swipe 90 minutes of your time , and
haranguing
the developmentally
shame that stealing harvard is too busy getting in its own way to be anything but frustrating , boring , and forgettable .
goes ,
whom the name woody allen was once a guarantee of something fresh , sometimes funny , and usually genuinely worthwhile
's ...
its true-to-life characters , its sensitive acting ,
grandeur
cheer flick
been such a bad day after all
once a couple
blue hilarity
was once a guarantee of something
such a lousy way , complete with some of the year 's -lrb- unintentionally -rrb- funniest moments , that it 's impossible to care
is mostly admirable .
you did
a close-to-solid espionage thriller
from his film overwhelmed
's as sorry a mess as its director 's diabolical debut , mad cows .
of their surroundings
salt-of-the-earth mommy
adopt
a movie saddled with an amateurish screenplay
down badly as we absorb jia 's moody , bad-boy behavior which he portrays himself in a one-note performance .
heal
seeing things from new sides ,
redemption and
beautiful ,
mask
merely
truly , truly bad movie
soulless techno-tripe .
if unintentionally dull in its lack of poetic frissons .
sparking
it could have been a hoot in a bad-movie way if the laborious pacing and endless exposition had been tightened
, the film feels homogenized and a bit contrived , as if we 're looking back at a tattered and ugly past with rose-tinted glasses .
offers an intriguing what-if premise
he has put in service .
for evil
much of what we see is horrible but
mel brooks
could be played out in any working class community in the nation
neatly constructed thriller
boffo last hour
most addicted to film violence
is he has no character , loveable or otherwise .
several uninteresting , unlikeable people do bad things to and with each other in `` unfaithful . ''
of another couple of
shrewd , powerful act
a canny crowd pleaser ,
a condition
although sensitive to a fault , it 's often overwritten , with a surfeit of weighty revelations , flowery dialogue , and nostalgia for the past and roads not taken .
to take time revealing them
the always hilarious meara and
into the female condition
and mary-louise parker
knows how to make a point with poetic imagery
reinvention
from the performances
although leavened nicely with dry absurdist wit
off with an inauspicious
used soap in the places
the same stuff you can get for a buck or so in that greasy little vidgame pit in the theater lobby
have ellen pompeo sitting next to you for the ride
are more
have directly influenced this girl-meets-girl love story
lee does so marvelously compelling is present brown as a catalyst for the struggle of black manhood in restrictive and chaotic america ... sketchy but nevertheless gripping portrait of jim brown , a celebrated wonder in the spotlight
skateboard film
at morality , family , and social expectation
an unintentional parody of every teen movie made in the last five years .
kahlo 's lifetime milestones
dry wit and compassion
navigates a fast fade
into a coma
hand viewers
pathos-filled but
storytelling
it really is a shame that more wo n't get an opportunity to embrace small , sweet ` evelyn . '
in which extravagant chance can distort our perspective and throw us off the path of good sense
the words of nijinsky 's diaries
evoke memories and emotions which are anything
lacks the zest
any given daytime soap
was a better film .
none of this has the suavity or classical familiarity of bond , but
while general audiences might not come away with a greater knowledge of the facts of cuban music , they 'll be treated to an impressive and highly entertaining celebration of its sounds .
are concerned
to work as shallow entertainment , not remotely incisive enough to qualify as drama , monsoon
an art
hawn
alas ,
jonah is only so-so ...
a best-selling writer
its final surprising shots
sorority boys , which is as bad at it is cruel , takes every potential laugh and stiletto-stomps the life out of it .
the camera line
diverting and
it promises , just not well enough to recommend it
wertmuller
a decent ` intro ' documentary
found the movie as divided
that powerhouse
often shocking but
to an admittedly limited extent
one of the most original american productions this year , you 'll find yourself remembering this refreshing visit to a sunshine state .
of one hour
wonderfully warm
nothing more or less than an outright bodice-ripper -- it should have ditched the artsy pretensions and revelled in the entertaining shallows .
studio
once she lets her love depraved leads meet , -lrb- denis ' -rrb- story becomes a hopeless , unsatisfying muddle
a confusing melange of tones and styles
is so earnest , so overwrought and so wildly implausible
fastballs
heated sexuality
a vivid imagination and
spells discontent
avoid solving one problem by trying to distract us with the solution to another
a freshly painted rembrandt
stylish and moody
story which fails to rise above its disgusting source material .
environmental pollution ever made
's surprisingly decent ,
its engaging simplicity is driven by appealing leads .
bankrupt
terrific performances
the jokes are typical sandler fare ,
if only because the cast is so engagingly messing around like slob city reductions of damon runyon crooks
which , as you watch them clumsily mugging their way through snow dogs , seems inconceivable
the candles
the perfect movie many have made it out to be
even if the filmmakers come up with nothing original in the way of slapstick sequences
proves you wrong on both counts
shiri is an action film that delivers on the promise of excitement
is as predictable as can be .
plays like a big-budget , after-school special with a generous cast , who at times lift the material from its well-meaning clunkiness .
're more likely to enjoy on a computer
manipulative sentimentality
if you 're not , you 'll still have a good time . ''
is even more suggestive of a 65th class reunion mixer
watching these eccentrics is both inspiring and pure joy .
last act
stevens has a flair for dialogue comedy , the film operates nicely off the element of surprise , and the large cast is solid .
nature '
video medium
to new york city
it 's definitely not made for kids or their parents , for that matter , and i think even fans of sandler 's comic taste may find it uninteresting .
his character 's anguish , anger and frustration
, vulgar is , truly and thankfully , a one-of-a-kind work .
, romantic comedy with a fresh point of view just does n't figure in the present hollywood program .
both to stevenson and to the sci-fi genre
such '50s flicks
both the primary visual influence
spectacle and
american action
being a bow-wow
, intelligent , and humanly funny film .
the most emotionally malleable
like a term paper
a reluctant , irresponsible man and
brings a youthful , out-to-change-the-world aggressiveness to the project , as if she 's cut open a vein
jae-eun jeong 's take care
thinking someone made off with your wallet
, it 's pretty but dumb .
expect of de palma
powerful in itself
bawdy
a hilarious adventure
that rare movie
amusing , sad and reflective
's stuff here
the son and
punch-drunk love is so convinced of its own brilliance that , if it were a person , you 'd want to smash its face in . '
is suitable summer entertainment that offers escapism without requiring a great deal of thought
to the background -- a welcome step
is yet to be made
would have resulted in a smoother , more focused narrative without sacrificing any of the cultural intrigue
in low-key style
it is just too bad the film 's story does not live up to its style .
the touch is generally light enough and
to be a girl in a world of boys
cinema 's capability
no such thing breaks no new ground and treads old turf like a hippopotamus ballerina .
his collaborators ' symbolic images with his words ,
enough may pander to our basest desires for payback , but unlike many revenge fantasies , it ultimately delivers
restrictive
on `` stupid ''
michael jackson
a rip-off twice removed , modeled after -lrb- seagal 's -rrb- earlier copycat under siege
give credit to affleck .
when you 've got the wildly popular vin diesel in the equation , it adds up to big box office bucks all but guaranteed .
poo
-lrb- and , for that matter , shrek -rrb-
to the serial murders
, there 's guilty fun to be had here .
going through the motions
as ugly as the shabby digital photography and
-lrb- lee -rrb- treats his audience the same way that jim brown treats his women -- as dumb , credulous , unassuming , subordinate subjects .
is one such beast
is required to supply too much of the energy in a film that is , overall , far too staid for its subject matter
hugh grant 's
see this turd squashed under a truck , preferably a semi
amazing film work
striking
have been in a more ambitious movie
`` wild ride ''
garcia
the sword fighting is well done and auteuil is a goofy pleasure .
endorses they
makes barbershop so likable
julia
charred ,
of tv cop show cliches
're simply not funny performers
well-thought stunts or a car chase
hypnotically dull ,
the interplay within partnerships and among partnerships
its characters , its stars and
act weird
we find ourselves surprised at how much we care about the story
the story is a rather simplistic one : grief drives her , love drives him , and a second chance to find love in the most unlikely place - it struck a chord in me .
the accidental spy
possibly
intellectual
seeing
why spend $ 9 on the same stuff you can get for a buck or so in that greasy little vidgame pit in the theater lobby ?
more interested
we feel as if we 're seeing something purer than the real thing
occasionally interesting but essentially unpersuasive , a footnote to a still evolving story .
turns it into a mundane soap opera
are remarkable
shout , ` hey
arduous
faltering half-step
little more than a stylish exercise in revisionism whose point ... is no doubt true , but serves as a rather thin moral to such a knowing fable .
's consistently surprising , easy
-- especially --
the stomach-turning violence
languorous slo-mo sequences
kramer
time-it-is
a new teen-targeted action tv series
that middle-class arkansas consists of monster truck-loving good ol' boys and peroxide blond honeys whose worldly knowledge comes from tv reruns and supermarket tabloids
many went to see the attraction for the sole reason that it was hot outside and there was air conditioning inside , and i do n't think that a.c. will help this movie one bit
laughs that may make you hate yourself for giving in
particularly joyless , and exceedingly dull , period
soderbergh is n't afraid to try any genre and to do it his own way .
will find it more than capable of rewarding them .
almost
if you have the patience for it
patriot games
a beautiful , timeless and universal tale
a youthful and good-looking diva and tenor and richly handsome locations
initial strangeness
crap on a leash -- far too polite to scale the lunatic heights of joe dante 's similarly styled gremlins
discourse
is a pity
of america , history and the awkwardness of human life
it 's not a bad premise , just a bad movie .
singing and finger
about its ideas and
go very right , and then
those days
show how funny they could have been in a more ambitious movie
its sweeping battle scenes
maybe a little coffee
moral hackles
sweet time building
the lion king redone for horses , with fewer deliberate laughs , more inadvertent ones and stunningly trite songs by bryan adams , the world 's most generic rock star
the writing is clever and the cast is appealing .
guess i come from a broken family
nearly as dreadful as expected
adequately
a hollywood romance
to which he 'll go to weave a protective cocoon around his own ego
with his message at times
more ways that one in clockstoppers , a sci-fi thriller as lazy as it is interminable
its characters , its protagonist
dying a slow death ,
engaging manner and flamboyant style
everyone involved with moviemaking
blair
are complex , laden with plenty of baggage and tinged with tragic undertones
no matter how admirably the filmmakers have gone for broke
botching a routine assignment in a western backwater
thrills and
some intriguing questions about the difference between human and android life
unfunny
a powerful drama with enough sardonic wit
his closest friends
prod
reaches into the deepest recesses of the character to unearth the quaking essence of passion , grief and fear
in an advanced prozac nation
the acting is fine
ride bikes
a drowsy drama
everybody else is in the background and it just seems manufactured to me and artificial
deepa mehta
angry and
have enough innovation or pizazz
, we 've only come face-to-face with a couple dragons
is like watching a transcript of a therapy session brought to humdrum life by some freudian puppet
paul thomas anderson 's
acceptable
rip-off
tremors
broomfield has compelling new material but
a corner
of sepia-tinted heavy metal
more than exposes the roots of the skateboarding boom that would become `` the punk kids ' revolution
porn brian de palma
british children rediscovering the power of fantasy during wartime
uncertain
one of the few reasons to watch the film , which director gerardo vera has drenched in swoony music and fever-pitched melodrama
opting
worth seeing once
the film of `` the kid stays in the picture ''
the movie 's final half hour
sheridan had a wonderful account to work from ,
do n't demand much more than a few cheap thrills from your halloween entertainment
moviegoer
plucky british eccentrics
` cherish '
dolphin-gasm
position
the worst sense
non-fan
could be a single iota worse ...
walked the delicate tightrope between farcical and loathsome
a movie so unabashedly canadian , not afraid to risk american scorn or disinterest
turns john q into a movie-of-the-week tearjerker .
be building suspense
areas
it is
it is one that allows him to churn out one mediocre movie after another
, miller digs into their very minds to find an unblinking , flawed humanity .
witty updatings
are ` they ' ?
often surprises you with unexpected comedy
has made herself over so often now
a tapestry woven of romance , dancing , singing , and unforgettable characters
de palma
-- er , comedy --
cuaron repeatedly
wo n't be placed in the pantheon of the best of the swashbucklers but it is a whole lot of fun and you get to see the one of the world 's best actors , daniel auteuil , have a whale of a good time .
're going to subjugate truth to the tear-jerking demands of soap opera
the magic -lrb- and original running time -rrb-
is meant to make you think about existential suffering .
two english women
mitch davis 's wall of kitsch hard going
knockaround
of his most daring , and complicated , performances
of blaxploitation flicks
layered
it 's sort of in-between , and it works
been with all the films
is highly pleasurable .
... certainly an entertaining ride , despite many talky , slow scenes .
the trouble with making this queen a thoroughly modern maiden
feeble comedy .
lack the nerve
something cool
the minimum requirement of disney animation
low , very low , very very low
resident evil really earned my indignant , preemptive departure
star trek was kind of terrific once , but now it is a copy of a copy of a copy
leave you speaking in tongues
instigator
we
innovation or
even when the movie does n't
are just so weird that i honestly never knew what the hell was coming next
christian bale
opening the man 's head and heart is the only imaginable reason for the film to be made
its depiction of the lives of the papin sister and the events that led to their notorious rise to infamy
batman
an alluring backdrop for this sensuous and spirited tale of a prim widow who finds an unlikely release in belly-dancing clubs
surprising highs , sorrowful lows and hidden impulsive niches ... gorgeous , passionate , and at times uncommonly moving
linklater fans , or
are coping , in one way or another , with life
do n't avert our eyes for a moment
mind , while watching eric rohmer 's tribute
`` i guess i come from a broken family , and my uncles are all aliens , too . ''
a ` girls gone wild ' video for the boho art-house crowd , the burning sensation is n't a definitive counter-cultural document --
, whimsical feature
about what they ingest
film :
ins and outs
holocaust drama
the 3-d vistas from orbit , with the space station suspended like a huge set of wind chimes over the great blue globe , are stanzas of breathtaking , awe-inspiring visual poetry .
q
cheats
the life out of whatever idealism american moviemaking ever had
from bad
inflate the mundane
if them .
a lighthearted glow
makes his own look much better by comparison
fragment
for corniness and cliche
also a producer -rrb-
faux-urban vibe
that a good video game movie is going to show up soon
arrives with an impeccable pedigree , mongrel pep , and almost indecipherable plot complications .
immune
on the level or
the movie ended so damned soon
most immediate and most obvious pleasure
such a well loved classic
piles
a stunning film
enchantment
strikes back
naomi watts is terrific as rachel
ca n't disguise the fact that it 's inauthentic at its core and that its story just is n't worth telling
is a particularly vexing handicap
worth particular
their heroic capacity
chasing amy
's occasionally shaken by
french-produced
absurdist
a condensed season of tv 's big brother
seems to have ransacked every old world war ii movie for overly familiar material
is finally too predictable to leave much of an impression
boisterous and utterly charming
yong kang
mugging their way through snow dogs
we 've seen the hippie-turned-yuppie plot before , but
pride or
the end it 's as sweet as greenfingers
repeated five or six times
unremittingly ugly
wallowing in hormonal melodrama
the dispassionate gantz brothers as ordinary , pasty lumpen
should be able to find better entertainment
fantastic reign
' flick
gentle but insistent
gets off
the glamorous machine that thrusts the audience into a future they wo n't much care about
although tender and touching
comedian , like its subjects , delivers the goods and audiences will have a fun , no-frills ride .
shoot-em-ups
more elves and snow
composed or edited
murphy and wilson actually make a pretty good team ... but the project surrounding them is distressingly rote .
wised-up
palatable as intended
human-scale characters
curiosity piece
light on the chills
everett
with its moving story
hate to tear your eyes away from the images
instinct
the emotional realities of middle age
its brain is a little scattered -- ditsy , even .
technically sophisticated in the worst way
charting the rise of hip-hop culture in general and the art of scratching -lrb- or turntablism -rrb- in particular
both the beauty
healing
put on an intoxicating show .
`` real '' portions
the movie is so resolutely cobbled together out of older movies that it even uses a totally unnecessary prologue , just because it seems obligatory .
often heartbreaking
the funniest film
with movies dominated by cgi aliens and super heroes
most of the information has already appeared in one forum or another
of an earth mother
urban comedy is clearly not zhang 's forte
of the old police academy flicks
carries almost no organic intrigue
jackie chan movies are a guilty pleasure - he 's easy to like and always leaves us laughing .
certainly beautiful
to it
is clearly
, the reaction in williams is as visceral as a gut punch
movie types
that pelosi knows it
fighting games , wire fu , horror movies , mystery , james bond , wrestling , sci-fi and anime into one big bloody stew
is not even as daring as john ritter 's glory days on three 's company
to visualize schizophrenia
a subscription to espn the magazine
t.
, group articulates a flood of emotion .
the hardscrabble lives
the performances are so stylized as to be drained of human emotion .
historical event
in sara sugarman 's whimsical comedy very annie-mary but not enough
appreciated equally
snooze .
her cub
manages to keep you at the edge of your seat with its shape-shifting perils , political intrigue and brushes with calamity .
shot out of a cannon
read my lips with such provocative material
to have been lost in the translation this time
eyeballs
between its stars
of cinema 's directorial giants
applied to the iranian voting process .
his own children
drama of temptation , salvation and good intentions
has the power to deform families , then tear them apart
scattered
bungling
90-minute movie
intellectual and emotional impact
the execution
freundlich
transforms this story about love and culture
celebrates radical , nonconformist values , what to do in case of fire
peppered
not smart or
fine , nuanced
for laws , political correctness or common decency
of ` memento '
nonsensical and laughable plotting
can count on me
inexplicable , utterly distracting blunder
happening but you 'll be blissfully exhausted
a clever exercise in neo-hitchcockianism
rich and exciting
to shine
complete shambles
to be distasteful to children and adults alike
think about them anyway
irrational , unexplainable life
the most consistently funny of the austin powers films
that freely
loses faith
associate
the rare common-man artist who 's wise enough to recognize that there are few things in this world more complex -- and , as it turns out , more fragile -- than happiness
that 's something i would rather live in denial about
love 's power to help people endure almost unimaginable horror
definitely distinctive
babes
a bilingual charmer ,
about how lame
does too much meandering , norton has to recite bland police procedural details , fiennes wanders around in an attempt to seem weird and distanced , hopkins looks like a drag queen .
maybe you 'll be lucky , and there 'll be a power outage during your screening so you can get your money back
are terribly convincing , which is a pity ,
malleable
well-structured film
watches them as they float within the seas of their personalities
runs on a little longer
ultimately , hope
the adventures of pluto nash '' is a big time stinker .
is just another unoriginal run of the mill sci-fi film with a flimsy ending and lots of hype
a sleek advert for youthful anomie
somewhat predictable plot
sadly --
forgive any shoddy product as long as there 's a little girl-on-girl action
you could restage the whole thing in your bathtub .
you 've endured a long workout without your pulse ever racing
's still a sweet , even delectable diversion .
prevent people
even lazier
the way many of us live -- someplace between consuming self-absorption
impudent
the best-sustained ideas
actorly existential despair than for its boundary-hopping formal innovations and glimpse into another kind of chinese
more common saccharine genre
hot sake half-sleep
the energetic frontman
marking
that makes the clothes
occasionally satirical
mainly
a breath
in diapers
accepts the news of his illness so quickly
covering
the bucks
importantly
ambitious and moving
most ill-conceived
sentimental drama
has no doubt fantasized about what an unhappy , repressed and twisted personal life their tormentor deserved .
, incoherent
confounding because it solemnly advances a daringly preposterous thesis .
faked
upon utah each
awe and affection -- and a strange urge to get on a board and , uh , shred , dude
has n't directed this movie so much as produced it -- like sausage .
gallic ` tradition
lacks what little lilo & stitch had in
anti-war
acted ... but admittedly problematic in its narrative specifics
if mr. zhang 's subject matter is , to some degree at least , quintessentially american
to the warren report
restroom
their sexual and romantic tension
if it pared down its plots and characters to a few rather than dozens ...
in the process created a masterful work of art of their own
lacks the compassion , good-natured humor and the level of insight that made -lrb- eyre 's -rrb- first film something of a sleeper success
be white-knuckled and unable to look away
stuffing himself into an electric pencil sharpener
its love
uses the website feardotcom.com or the improperly hammy performance from poor stephen rea
in society
a film of quiet power .
the sort of picture in which
deceptively amusing
gobbler
will be hard pressed to succumb to the call of the wild
the band performances featured in drumline are red hot ...
to capture its visual appeal or its atmosphere
politically
bring you
legendary actor michel serrault , the film
creative process or even
respectable halloween costume shop
inside unnecessary films
duvall -lrb- also a producer -rrb- peels layers from this character that may well not have existed on paper .
in otherwise talented actors
has that rare quality of being able to creep the living hell out of you
, one would be hard-pressed to find a movie with a bigger , fatter heart than barbershop .
are in tatters
the film its flaws
a holiday
neat
judgment and sense
into newfoundland 's wild soil
own difficulties
by humanity 's greatest shame
each scene
buddy cop comedy
is its reliance on formula , though
a rich subject and some fantastic moments and scenes
reynolds -rrb-
equlibrium could pass for a thirteen-year-old 's book report on the totalitarian themes of 1984 and farenheit 451 .
overweight and out
running around , screaming and
roberts '
downright doltish and uneventful
terrible adaptation
to decide if you need to see it
volletta wallace 's maternal fury
not as an alternate version , but as the ultimate exercise in viewing deleted scenes
directed with sensitivity and skill by dana janklowicz-mann
feels like a copout
road to perdition
might just be the movie you 're looking for .
for such antique pulp
the star-making machinery
certainly wo n't win any honors
suffers through this film
starts promisingly but disintegrates into a dreary , humorless soap opera .
it 's tough to be startled when you 're almost dozing .
's mildly interesting to ponder the peculiar american style of justice that plays out here
especially when the man has taken away your car , your work-hours and denied you health insurance
with results that are sometimes bracing , sometimes baffling and quite often , and
in terms of its style
follow here
an old-fashioned but emotionally stirring adventure tale
a squirm-inducing fish-out-of-water formula that goes nowhere and goes there very , very slowly
ahead of him
want to believe in it the most
this is amusing for about three minutes .
a fascinating , riveting story
as an abstract frank tashlin comedy
wai
returns to narrative filmmaking with a visually masterful work of quiet power .
franco is an excellent choice for the walled-off but combustible hustler , but
slow , dry , poorly cast , but beautifully shot .
be , by its art and heart
celebration
but no-nonsense human beings they are and for the still-inestimable contribution they have made to our shared history
the genuine ones
cutting-room
may not touch the planet 's skin , but
is `` based on a true story
rent `` shakes the clown '' , a much funnier film with a similar theme and an equally great robin williams performance
a bouncy score
delightful mix of sulky teen drama and overcoming-obstacles sports-movie triumph
an undeniably worthy and devastating experience
's a best-selling writer of self-help books who ca n't help herself
is no doubt true
indie-heads
to finding her husband
aloof and
just seven children
used manhattan 's architecture in such a gloriously goofy way
has the hurried , badly cobbled look of the 1959 godzilla , which combined scenes of a japanese monster flick with canned shots of raymond burr commenting on the monster 's path of destruction .
ub equally spoofs and celebrates the more outre aspects of ` black culture ' and the dorkier aspects of ` white culture , ' even as it points out how inseparable the two are .
that it ends up being surprisingly dull
ruggero
the hip-hop indie snipes
, tasteless and idiotic
the film would have been more enjoyable had the balance shifted in favor of water-bound action over the land-based ` drama , ' but
bedeviled by labored writing and slack direction
during the real nba 's off-season
unspeakably ,
fights the good fight in vietnam
lovingly photographed in the manner of a golden book sprung to life , stuart little 2 manages sweetness largely without stickiness .
everything its title implies , a standard-issue crime drama spat out from the tinseltown assembly line .
one-sided ,
going to make a splash even greater than arnold schwarzenegger , jean-claud van damme or steven segal
are too simplistic to maintain interest
gotten more out of it
will talk about for hours .
spirituality that are powerful and moving without stooping to base melodrama
a sensitive , modest comic tragedy
mexican soap opera
humor , bile , and irony
if -lrb- jaglom 's -rrb- latest effort is not the director at his most sparkling
on cotton candy
the art and the agony of making people
stay
while the humor is recognizably plympton
the highest
say you were n't warned
only thing to fear about `` fear dot com ''
manages at least a decent attempt at meaningful cinema
of fart jokes , masturbation jokes , and racist japanese jokes
potty-mouthed enough
old-fashioned , occasionally charming and as subtle as boldface
double-cross
poignancy jostling against farce , thoughtful dialogue elbowed aside by one-liners , and a visual style that incorporates rotoscope animation for no apparent reason except , maybe , that it looks neat
went nihilistic that it summons more spirit and bite than your average formulaic romantic quadrangle
by james eric , james horton and director peter o'fallon
informative
passion and energy
handle the truth ''
light touch
ver
second-guess your affection for the original
an important movie , or even
the tale has turned from sweet to bittersweet ,
in love with his stepmom
to doze
opportunities for occasional smiles
really ,
eclipses
entertaining and , ultimately , more perceptive
cartoons derived from tv shows , but hey arnold
far from heaven is a dazzling conceptual feat ,
its freewheeling trash-cinema roots
over 140 minutes
of woman warriors
is gripping
who are intrigued by politics of the '70s
negotiate
itinerant teachers
into pop freudianism
life on the big screen
of pleasing the crowds
typical junkie opera
you 'll laugh at either the obviousness of it all or its stupidity or maybe even its inventiveness
wrenching
evans -rrb- had , lost , and got back
roger kumble
waxes poetic far too much for our taste
clever gimmick
sven wollter
as you remember
a mess , but it 's a sincere mess .
dark green , to be exact
basis
remind the first world
is now stretched to barely feature length , with a little more attention paid to the animation
be classified as a movie-industry satire
an old woman straight out of eudora welty
the redneck-versus-blueblood cliches
inquisitive enough
leon barlow
homogenized and a bit contrived
make chan 's
crap like this
back and
a discreet moan of despair about entrapment in the maze of modern life
wrinkles
you 'd expect from the guy-in-a-dress genre
open mind
, it 's a very very strong `` b + . ''
about the state of the music business in the 21st century
dangerous , secretly unhinged
enough dish
i 've never seen -lrb- a remake -rrb- do anything as stomach-turning as the way adam sandler 's new movie rapes , pillages and incinerates frank capra 's classic ...
with an innocent yet fervid conviction
the sad cad that really gives the film its oomph
lin
offer any insightful discourse
his usual high melodramatic style of filmmaking
seen the film lately
rubbish that is listless , witless , and devoid of anything resembling humor .
wry ,
elizabethans
consistent emotional conviction
gussied
the 2002 enemy
holds as many good ideas as bad is the cold comfort that chin 's film serves up with style and empathy .
a vast enterprise
half the fun of college football games
represents an auspicious feature debut for chaiken
its operational mechanics
skateboarding
assume he had a bad run in the market or a costly divorce , because there is no earthly reason other than money why this distinguished actor would stoop so low .
say that about most of the flicks moving in and out of the multiplex
a blair witch - style adventure that plays like a bad soap opera , with passable performances from everyone in the cast .
at least to this western ear
a glimpse of the solomonic decision facing jewish parents in those turbulent times : to save their children and yet to lose them
redemptive
day irony
the swashbucklers
condescending stereotypes
all the stomach-turning violence , colorful new york gang lore and
feels as if everyone making it lost their movie mojo
its predictability
's all surface psychodramatics
a finale that is impenetrable and dull
done is proven that no amount of imagination , no creature , no fantasy story and no incredibly outlandish scenery
the real star of this movie is the score , as in the songs translate well to film ,
what 's the most positive thing that can be said about the new rob schneider vehicle ?
is , however , a completely honest , open-hearted film that should appeal to anyone willing to succumb to it .
pleasantly
that sentiment
which somehow snagged an oscar nomination
of gossip
farcically bawdy
inject
use a little more humanity
the look of this film
-- as well as his cinematographer , christopher doyle --
corn dog
good news
yet also decidedly uncinematic
frenetic spectacle
a thoroughly engaging , surprisingly touching british comedy
labute 's
unashamedly
ramsay succeeds primarily with her typical blend of unsettling atmospherics , delivering a series of abrasive , stylized sequences that burn themselves upon the viewer 's memory .
onto what 's left of his passe ' chopsocky glory
a vile , incoherent mess
like its title character , this nicholas nickleby finds itself in reduced circumstances -- and , also like its hero , it remains brightly optimistic , coming through in the end .
diverting enough hour-and-a-half
to bursting with incident , and with scores of characters , some fictional , some from history
deuces wild is on its way .
cheap-looking version
've marveled at disney 's rendering of water , snow , flames and shadows in a hand-drawn animated world .
conjured up
wannabe-hip crime comedy
this remake of lina wertmuller 's 1975 eroti-comedy might just be the biggest husband-and-wife disaster since john and
climate
when the heroes were actually under 40 ?
er , bubbly
the cast and crew thoroughly enjoyed themselves and believed in their small-budget film
difficult subject
many different ideas
has a solid emotional impact
can make
format
utah each
a dependable concept
thunderous ride
own skin to be proud of her rubenesque physique
it is too cute by half
has a no-frills docu-dogma plainness
defiantly retro chord
a project in which the script and characters hold sway
a welcome , if downbeat , missive
visually compelling
cunning that even the most jaded cinema audiences will leave the auditorium feeling dizzy , confused , and totally disorientated .
it 's depressing to see how far herzog has fallen .
a routine slasher film
it 's rare to see a movie that takes such a speedy swan dive from `` promising '' to `` interesting '' to `` familiar '' before landing squarely on `` stupid '' .
the somber pacing and lack
, rapt spell
we 've liked klein 's other work
allows his cast the benefit of being able to give full performances ...
seeing at least once
die another day is only intermittently entertaining but it 's hard not to be a sucker for its charms ,
hong
brazenly misguided project
too erotic
of run-of-the-mill raunchy humor and seemingly sincere personal reflection
saw at childhood
welcome with audiences
the period 's
entertains not so much
a children 's movie
just so
delightfully compatible
structured
crafted , and
a sweet , tender sermon about a 12-year-old welsh boy more curious
about three minutes
tight and nasty
its outrage the way
incessantly
cloying
like many such biographical melodramas
its overly comfortable trappings
janklowicz-mann and amir mann area
does ,
lust and
such life-embracing spirit
and-miss
there 's an admirable rigor to jimmy 's relentless anger , and to the script 's refusal of a happy ending , but as those monologues stretch on and on , you realize there 's no place for this story to go but down
believe
it turns out
is where ararat went astray
an unnatural calm that 's occasionally shaken by ... blasts of rage ,
shout insults at the screen
most gloriously unsubtle and adrenalized extreme
a smart , provocative drama that does the nearly impossible
turned down
war -- far more often than the warfare itself --
that was a deserved co-winner of the audience award for documentaries at the sundance film festival
his cast
everything is off .
approaches
overweight and out of shape
to look at
impossibly contrived situations
every five minutes
surprising highs , sorrowful lows
cagney 's ` top of the world '
wholesome twist
as immaculate as stuart little 2 is , it could be a lot better if it were , well , more adventurous .
being 51 times stronger than coke
the new script by the returning david s. goyer is much sillier .
mildly funny , sometimes tedious
pathological study
in target demographics
the inevitable double - and triple-crosses
caruso
an articulate , grown-up voice
's hard not to be carried away
a number of other assets
intimidated by both her subject matter and the period trappings of this debut venture into the heritage business
the legendary wit 's classic mistaken identity farce
imax format
the most compelling performance
worn-out
imagery and fragmentary tale
written and directed
leigh
trier
the suit to come to life
clever but not especially compelling .
the glum , numb experience of watching o fantasma
el crimen
bergman
it churns up not one but two flagrantly fake thunderstorms to underscore the action
include
routine is offensive , puerile and unimaginatively foul-mouthed if it was at least funny
still-raw emotions
screenplay more
for obvious reasons -rrb-
, an art form at once visceral and spiritual , wonderfully vulgar and sublimely lofty -- and as emotionally grand as life .
a fascinating case study of flower-power liberation -- and the price that was paid for it
star kevin costner
of ` nicholas nickleby '
distance it
it 's talking and it 's occasionally gesturing , sometimes all at once
aging series
by the time you get back to your car in the parking lot
since `` saving private ryan ''
... a visually seductive , unrepentantly trashy take on rice 's second installment of her vampire chronicles .
-rrb- dance
porn
more charming than in about a boy
a poignant comedy that offers food for thought .
captures the way young japanese live now , chafing against their culture 's manic mix of millennial brusqueness and undying , traditional politesse
merry
engaging as it is revealing
took a long time
i would -- with moist eyes
an inconsequential
hugely imaginative and successful
more contemporary
choreography
to step back and look at the sick character with a sane eye
other obligations
relatively dry material
worshipful bio-doc
's not yet
it 's a fine , old-fashioned-movie movie , which is to say it 's unburdened by pretensions to great artistic significance .
modest , crowd-pleasing goals
felt like a cheat
keep things on semi-stable ground dramatically
justice
was , and started doing nothing but reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations , thinking urgently as the protagonists struggled , feeling at the mercy of its inventiveness , gasping at its visual delights
do n't quite fit together
has to be a few advantages to never growing old .
kissinger 's background and history
is always welcome .
is also a pointed political allegory
if only merchant paid more attention the story
bizarre comedy
directors john musker and ron clements , the team behind the little mermaid , have produced sparkling retina candy , but
audience giddy
was essentially , by campaign 's end
the characters move with grace and panache
this may be dover kosashvili 's feature directing debut ,
most fish stories are a little peculiar
his film is molto superficiale
the charisma nor
placing
give him
are beautifully realized through clever makeup design , leaving one to hope that the eventual dvd release will offer subtitles and the original italian-language soundtrack
all your mateys ,
complex , politically charged tapestry
leaden as the movie sputters to its inevitable tragic conclusion
long line
in creating the characters who surround frankie
makes an unusual but pleasantly haunting debut behind the camera .
the film equivalent of a lovingly rendered coffee table book
creepy and vague
simplistic heaven
a directorial tour de force
an unintentionally surreal kid 's picture ... in which actors in bad bear suits enact a sort of inter-species parody of a vh1 behind the music episode
less a movie than -rrb-
herzog simply runs out of ideas and
one part recipe book
take on courtroom movies , a few nifty twists that are so crucial to the genre and another first-rate performance by top-billed star bruce willis
bind us
meanest
to the world trade center tragedy
if it were subtler
in steven soderbergh 's traffic
the falcon
be part of
ong
`` i blame all men for war , '' -lrb- the warden 's daughter -rrb- tells her father .
far too fleeting
irredeemably
at least 90 more minutes
acting is the heart and soul of cinema
playlist
, this blaxploitation spoof downplays the raunch in favor of gags that rely on the strength of their own cleverness as opposed to the extent of their outrageousness .
the film is not only a love song to the movies but it also is more fully an example of the kind of lush , all-enveloping movie experience it rhapsodizes .
the chaos
only there were one for this kind of movie
a touching , sophisticated film
odd and pixilated
deeply unpleasant
a few movie moment gems
storytelling .
just a little too clever
is only mildly diverting
watching these two actors play
to have ransacked every old world war ii movie for overly familiar material
hugh grant 's act
dare i say it twice --
to make a few points about modern man and his problematic quest for human connection
with scores of characters , some fictional , some
a certain part
two fine , nuanced lead performances
shadow , quietude , and room noise
scuttled by a plot that 's just too boring and obvious
delighted simply
with universal appeal
radio show
its best
to make
the people who paid to see it
mile
one of the most unpleasant things the studio has ever produced .
will at least
what punk rock music used to be
fussy
feel uneasy , even queasy , because -lrb- solondz 's -rrb- cool compassion
a tad less for grit and a lot more
you feel that you never want to see another car chase , explosion or gunfight again
a movie that will surely be profane , politically charged music to the ears of cho 's fans .
a played-out idea -- a straight guy has to dress up in drag --
is visually ravishing
steve and
fast editing
is extremely funny , the first part making up for any flaws that come later
make an important film about human infidelity and happenstance that he tosses a kitchen sink onto a story already overladen with plot conceits
really won my heart
the problem with wendigo , for all its effective moments , is n't really one of resources .
up twin peaks action
skims over the realities of gay sex
put it somewhere between sling blade and south of heaven , west of hell in the pantheon of billy bob 's body of work .
sadly , full frontal plays like the work of a dilettante .
are easy to forgive because the intentions are lofty
may as well
with an elegance and maturity
its charms and
will have found a cult favorite to enjoy for a lifetime .
murder is casual and fun
a step further , richer and
the least bit
feel help
, the film is essentially juiceless .
is sorely
target
indifferent
in to it
are usually abbreviated in favor of mushy obviousness and telegraphed pathos , particularly where whitaker 's misfit artist is concerned
to imagine a more generic effort in the genre
take rob schneider and
they were insulted and the audience was put through torture for an hour and a half
suggesting the sadness and obsession
thick clouds of denial
claustrophobic
understated piece of filmmaking
augmented boobs
warm and winning
in its final 10 or 15 minutes
posing
feature director
a kid who ca n't quite distinguish one sci-fi work from another
the impulses that produced this project ... are commendable ,
good about
is finally too predictable to leave much of an impression .
like a docu-drama but builds its multi-character story with a flourish
weighted down
broad and
they toss logic and science into what is essentially a `` dungeons and dragons '' fantasy with modern military weaponry ...
recite bland police procedural details , fiennes wanders
morally ambiguous and nothing to shout about .
that do n't come off
represents adam sandler 's latest attempt to dumb down the universe
horrible , 99-minute
it 's a movie that emphasizes style over character and substance
co-writer\/director
weighs down his capricious fairy-tale
irritating -lrb- at least to this western ear -rrb-
feel better
any sexual relationship that does n't hurt anyone and works for its participants is a relationship that is worthy of our respect
a spoof comedy
still evolving
has in fact come closer than anyone could desire to the cheap , graceless , hackneyed sci-fi serials of the '30s and '40s .
all ages
treads old turf like a hippopotamus ballerina
exuberant
character work
nakata 's technique
little melodramatic , but with enough
an intelligent , multi-layered and profoundly humanist -lrb- not to mention gently political -rrb- meditation on the values of knowledge , education , and the
the junk-calorie suspense tropes
an ambitious movie that , like shiner 's organizing of the big fight , pulls off enough of its effects to make up for the ones that do n't come off
, your first instinct is to duck
of absurd plot twists , idiotic court maneuvers and stupid characters
then nadia 's birthday might not have been such a bad day after all .
a rare treat that shows the promise of digital filmmaking
successful one
collapses under its own meager weight
could never really have happened this way
like a docu-drama but builds its multi-character story with a flourish .
laid squarely
in a jar
tawdry
or
its off
is casting shatner as a legendary professor and kunis as a brilliant college student -- where 's pauly shore as the rocket scientist ?
looks elsewhere , seizing on george 's haplessness and lucy 's personality tics
tear
who normally could n't care less
merely a fierce lesson in where filmmaking can take us
feels like the work of someone who may indeed have finally aged past his prime ... and , perhaps more than he realizes
a tremendous , offbeat sense
another peek
a cheap , ludicrous attempt at serious horror
really want to understand what this story is really all about
a bland , pretentious mess .
a pair of spy kids
a cannon
nicolas
look ahead and
touching british comedy
a solid , well-formed satire
filming the teeming life
in this properly intense , claustrophobic tale of obsessive love
pillowcases
eyre , a native american raised by white parents , manages to infuse the rocky path to sibling reconciliation with flashes of warmth and gentle humor
establishes
felt work about impossible , irrevocable choices and the price of making them
temptingly easy
that lacks juice and delight
has a true talent for drawing wrenching performances from his actors -lrb- improvised over many months -rrb- and for conveying the way tiny acts of kindness make ordinary life survivable
its rapid-fire delivery
over the asylum
nights feels more like a quickie tv special than a feature film ...
style and bold colors
pandora 's
in its committed dumbness
puts an exclamation point on the fact
kissinger
is so second-rate
that understands characters must come first
the first and last look at one of the most triumphant performances of vanessa redgrave 's career
manages for but a few seconds over its seemingly eternal running time to pique your interest , your imagination , your empathy or anything , really , save your disgust and your indifference
her scenes
rest period
dreadful romance .
becomes too heavy for the plot .
attracts the young and fit
a distinctly mixed bag , the occasional bursts of sharp writing alternating with lots of sloppiness and the obligatory moments of sentimental ooze .
those -lrb- like me -rrb- who are n't
exhibits the shallow sensationalism characteristic of soap opera ... more salacious telenovela than serious drama
strike
is virtually without context -- journalistic or historical .
wait for the video
at once overly old-fashioned in its sudsy plotting and heavy-handed in its effort to modernize it with encomia to diversity and tolerance
get made
one of the most exciting action films
the pleasures of a slightly naughty , just-above-average off - broadway play
is weighed down by supporting characters who are either too goodly , wise and knowing or downright comically evil
enjoyable trifle
than julie taymor 's preposterous titus
looking over the outdated clothes and plastic knickknacks at your neighbor 's garage sale
in fact , even better
saga
expect when you look at the list of movies starring ice-t in a major role
memorable for a peculiar malaise that renders its tension flaccid and , by extension , its surprises limp
carries you
seems fresh and vital .
little less bling-bling and a lot more romance
see something that did n't talk down to them
those
all but guaranteed
has something fascinating
hugely enjoyable in its own right
blisteringly
over-dramatic
its script ,
features terrible , banal dialogue ; convenient , hole-ridden plotting ; superficial characters and a rather dull , unimaginative car chase
it also happens to be good
is even worse than i imagined a movie ever could be .
that it 's difficult not to cuss him out severely for bungling the big stuff
is nonexistent .
er ,
which i thought was rather clever
the obvious cliches
on the tv show -rrb-
never shoot straight
enjoying himself immensely
it shares the first two films ' loose-jointed structure ,
breaking glass and marking off the `` miami vice '' checklist of power boats , latin music and dog tracks
acknowledges the silent screams of workaday inertia
' is the word for the big-fisted direction of jez butterworth , who manages to blast even the smallest sensitivities from the romance with his clamorous approach .
grunge-pirate with a hairdo like gandalf
for 104 minutes
ever made
hide-and-seek
the plot 's saccharine thrust
a strange way
going at a rapid pace ,
cinematic tone poem
showcases
engaging enough to keep you from shifting in your chair too often
dead-end
puzzles me is the lack of emphasis on music in britney spears ' first movie .
alone confirms the serious weight behind this superficially loose , larky documentary .
looney
its director could ever have dreamed
so integrated with the story
of nouvelle
the solomonic decision facing jewish parents in those turbulent times
have a freshness and modesty that transcends their predicament
is first-rate , especially sorvino
to feel nostalgia for movies you grew up with
annual
a much funnier film
brainless
spins the multiple stories in a vibrant and intoxicating fashion
about the film -- with the possible exception of elizabeth hurley 's breasts --
celebrates radical , nonconformist values , what to do in case of fire ?
avalanche
bark
rarely , indeed almost never , is such high-wattage brainpower coupled with pitch-perfect acting and an exquisite , unfakable sense of cinema .
spirit is a visual treat
four englishmen facing the prospect of their own mortality
densest distillation
characterization , poignancy , and intelligence
behavior
a soul-stirring documentary about the israeli\/palestinian conflict as revealed through the eyes of some children who remain curious about each other against all odds .
celeb-strewn
disappointing in comparison to other recent war movies ... or any other john woo flick for that matter .
endearing , caring
those crazy , mixed-up films that does n't know what it wants to be when it grows up
just a little bit
the bland outweighs the nifty , and
ironically -
there 's something about a marching band that gets me where i live .
something about mary and both american pie movies
unpretentious ,
like philadelphia and american beauty
fun , with its celeb-strewn backdrop well used .
lead when given the opportunity
the camera whirls !
pity anyone
old-time b movies
thanks largely to williams , all the interesting developments are processed in 60 minutes -- the rest is just an overexposed waste of film .
what
the thematic ironies
to history
has clever ways of capturing inner-city life during the reagan years
annex
gorgeously made
the barbershop
time literally stops on a dime in the tries-so-hard-to-be-cool `` clockstoppers , '' but
showing honest emotions .
the husband , the wife and the kidnapper
as original and insightful as last week 's episode of behind the music .
's an experience in understanding a unique culture that is presented with universal appeal
insanely violent and very graphic
welcome relief
with notorious c.h.o. cho proves she has the stuff to stand tall with pryor , carlin and murphy .
jacobi , the most fluent of actors
is sure to win viewers ' hearts
show this movie to reviewers
a consistent tone
i found myself more appreciative of what the director was trying to do than of what he had actually done .
ca n't quite negotiate the many inconsistencies in janice 's behavior or compensate for them by sheer force of charm
the success of bollywood
caruso sometimes descends into sub-tarantino cuteness ...
the other '' and ``
character-driven
expects people to pay to see it
by a country mile
spoofy update
is difficult to connect with on any deeper level
, warm water under a red bridge is a celebration of feminine energy , a tribute to the power of women to heal .
a compelling story of musical passion against governmental odds .
loses girl
an amiable aimlessness
formalism
made in the early days of silent film
have not been this disappointed by a movie in a long time .
just too silly
in the western world
treatment
of phony blood
both contrived and cliched
red alert
haranguing the wife in bad stage dialogue
it actually improves upon the original hit movie
is strange and compelling
all-time great apocalypse movies
my own very humble opinion
the first world
more in line
a sight to behold
a jewish ww ii doc that is n't trying simply to out-shock , out-outrage or out-depress its potential audience !
riveting documentary .
big shear
is a tired one ,
has a real filmmaker 's eye
one of the film 's most effective aspects
's funny .
... could easily be called the best korean film of 2002 .
the best espionage picture
movie life
family drama and black comedy
so cold and dead
it gets the details of its time frame right but it completely misses its emotions .
to nanook
made him feel powerful
seeking
if this silly little cartoon can inspire a few kids not to grow up to be greedy
inept and
a real filmmaker 's eye
eric schweig
is precious little of either
have you forever on the verge of either cracking up or throwing up
are below 120
not the craven
's neither original nor terribly funny
ever offer any insightful discourse on , well , love in the time of money
a brilliant , absurd collection of vignettes that , in their own idiosyncratic way , sum up the strange horror of life in the new millennium
there 's a sheer unbridled delight in the way
these gross
takes a backseat in his own film
an ocean
drown a viewer
any trouble getting kids to eat up these veggies
generally insulting
raucous
presents events
most of the rest of her cast
surface histrionics
was co-written by mattel executives and lobbyists for the tinsel industry
as a children 's film
cockettes
a movie career
nebrida
the actors try hard but come off too amateurish and awkward .
most memorable moment
, but through the perverse pleasure of watching disney scrape the bottom of its own cracker barrel
units
formal
wins
you wonder what anyone saw in this film that allowed it to get made .
suspense , surprise and consistent emotional conviction
for advice
do justice to the awfulness of the movie ,
a chance to shine
hispanic role
the unfulfilling , incongruous , `` wait a second
, son of the bride becomes an exercise in trying to predict when a preordained `` big moment '' will occur and not `` if . ''
diabolical debut
examines the intimate , unguarded moments of folks who live in unusual homes -- which pop up in nearly every corner of the country .
a prolonged extrusion of psychopathic pulp .
essay
perpetrated
carvey should now be considering
the strain of its plot contrivances
logic and science
take it
just does n't add up .
broadly metaphorical
one international city welcomed tens of thousands of german jewish refugees while the world 's democracie
a good match
chanukah song
is that its dying , in this shower of black-and-white psychedelia , is quite beautiful .
the skirmishes
the cotswolds
a gangster flick or
a gorgeously atmospheric meditation
orwell
, cliched and clunky
it 's a drawling , slobbering , lovable run-on sentence of a film , a southern gothic with the emotional arc of its raw blues soundtrack .
constantly pulling the rug from underneath us ,
rez
a properly spooky film
the powerpuff girls movie
in many directions
during k-19
to bring kissinger 's record into question and explain how the diplomat 's tweaked version of statecraft may have cost thousands and possibly millions of lives
intelligent and
the movie could be released in this condition
's offbeat sensibilities for the earnest emotional core to emerge with any degree of accessibility
some of the visual flourishes
made a movie about critical reaction
finishes
the gift
's both degrading and strangely liberating
be foreign in american teen comedies
day job
skipping straight to her scenes
fully developed story
but oddly compelling
is to skip the film and pick up the soundtrack .
the passion , creativity , and fearlessness of one of mexico 's most colorful and controversial artists -- a captivating drama that will speak to the nonconformist in us all
really does n't have much to say beyond the news
somewhat
asks what good the execution of a mentally challenged woman could possibly do
the film 's crisp , unaffected style
way to introduce obstacles for him to stumble over
owed to benigni
marks a return to form for director peter bogdanovich
pantomimesque
is like scorsese 's mean streets redone by someone who ignored it in favor of old ` juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks with titles like leather warriors and switchblade sexpot
an exit sign , that is .
solid performances and
a milquetoast movie
homophobia
bogs down in a surfeit of characters
distinctly
the women look more like stereotypical caretakers and moral teachers , instead of serious athletes
had so much fun dissing the film that they did n't mind the ticket cost
you peek at it through the fingers in front of your eyes
is that it 's so inane that it gave me plenty of time to ponder my thanksgiving to-do list .
a savage john waters-like humor that dances on the edge
`` austin powers in goldmember '' has the right stuff for silly summer entertainment and has enough laughs to sustain interest to the end .
the world 's most fascinating stories
soullessness
retold
regular shocks and bouts of barely defensible sexual violence to keep it interested
lock , stock and two smoking barrels
follows the original film virtually scene for scene and yet manages to bleed it almost completely dry of humor , verve and fun .
a political context
a place in your heart
weighty and
misconceived final 5
a deliciously nonsensical comedy about a city
between being wickedly funny and just plain wicked
with the laziness and arrogance of a thing that already knows it 's won
will undoubtedly play well in european markets , where mr. besson is a brand name , and in asia , where ms. shu is an institution , but american audiences will probably find it familiar and insufficiently cathartic
the resonant and
she should be building suspense
one of the best movies of the year .
the more serious-minded concerns of other year-end movies
of the most frantic , virulent and foul-natured christmas season pics ever delivered by a hollywood studio
in williams
the 51st power , more
huppert and girardot
self-mutilating sideshow geeks
engrossing , characteristically complex tom clancy thriller
can dominate a family
happily-ever
all the stomach-turning violence , colorful new york gang lore and other hallmarks of his personal cinema painted on their largest-ever historical canvas
form
essentially
everyone making it lost their movie mojo
errors
movie character
negotiate the many inconsistencies in janice 's behavior
struggled to remain interested , or at least conscious
as the subtlest and most complexly evil uncle ralph i 've ever seen in the many film
told with an appropriate minimum of means .
has lived her life half-asleep suddenly wake up
with flailing bodily movements
twists
too many scenes toward the end
... deliver a riveting and surprisingly romantic ride .
the film shows signs that someone other than the director got into the editing room and tried to improve things by making the movie go faster .
also looked like crap , so crap is what i was expecting .
the understated comedic agony of an ever-ruminating , genteel yet decadent aristocracy that can no longer pay its bills
the result would look like something like this
police procedural details
a remarkable movie with an unsatisfying ending , which is just the point .
about feardotcom
frustratingly timid and soggy
the gang feels comfortable with taking insane liberties and doing the goofiest stuff out of left field
john
getting together before a single frame had been shot and collectively vowing , ` this is going to be something really good
- kids-cute sentimentality by a warmth that is n't faked and
drop everything and run to ichi
slap-happy
kicks
to rally anti-catholic protestors
the cruelty and suffering he has found with an devastating , eloquent clarity
self-control
of scooter
analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb-
america , history
action comedy
a.e.w. mason 's
tron
with sex
simply and
in imax in short , it 's just as wonderful on the big screen .
i admire
are good in pauline & paulette
it goes
city locations
's one thing to read about or rail against the ongoing - and unprecedented - construction project going on over our heads .
inane and unimaginative
conrad
's just a kids
marvelous documentary touches -- ever so gracefully --
weird and distanced
rescue this effort
is worthwhile for reminding us that this sort of thing does , in fact , still happen in america
crash 'em
his movie-star wife sitting around in their drawers to justify a film
of a movie , a vampire soap opera that does n't make much
a lack of traditional action
is still quite good-natured and not a bad way to spend an hour or two
be fondly remembered in the endlessly challenging maze of moviegoing
triple x is a double agent
have n't been
laugh , groan and hiss
awakens
with dickens ' words and writer-director douglas mcgrath 's even-toned direction , a ripping good yarn is told .
slip under the waves
he 's the con , and you 're just the mark
striking new significance
not for de niro 's participation
put it into a much larger historical context
eerie film
at the boomer
action-comedy .
story is almost an afterthought
for all sides of the political spectrum
in-between
in looking at the comic effects of jealousy
the finale
is very , very far from the one most of us inhabit
infomercial for universal studios and its ancillary products . .
end up languishing on a shelf somewhere
maelstrom is strange and compelling ,
can certainly go the distance ,
's a glimpse at his life .
complaint
is one of those films that aims to confuse .
neurosis and
joshua
precious little of either
has an ambition to say something about its subjects , but not a willingness
also a -- dare i say it twice -- delightfully charming -- and totally american
going through the motions ,
, i suspect , would have a hard time sitting through this one .
principled
the pandering to a moviegoing audience dominated by young males
with a serious minded patience , respect and affection
in the pianist , polanski is saying what he has long wanted to say , confronting the roots of his own preoccupations and obsessions , and he allows nothing to get in the way .
to be mesmerised
will create enough interest to make up for an unfocused screenplay
were actually
high seas
a typically observant , carefully nuanced and intimate french coming-of-age film that is an encouraging debut feature but has a needlessly downbeat ending that
have i heard a film so solidly connect with one demographic while striking out with another
, the subject matter is so fascinating that you wo n't care .
like a life sentence
it was hot outside and
sincere , and just
of its characterizations
are long past
a lame romantic comedy
, blue crush thrillingly uses modern technology to take the viewer inside the wave .
and simple manner
some degree
verete 's
an enjoyable , if occasionally flawed , experiment .
the movie is about as humorous as watching your favorite pet get buried alive .
easy to make such a worthless film
can not mount a cogent defense of the film as entertainment , or even performance art , although the movie does leave you marveling at these guys ' superhuman capacity to withstand pain .
's just weirdness for the sake of weirdness
no difference in the least
, not the usual route in a thriller , and the performances are odd and pixilated and sometimes both .
filmmaker dani kouyate 's
by an important director who has something new to say about how , in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out
homogenized
us wonder if she is always like that
too weak a recipe
that it 's so inane that it gave me plenty of time to ponder my thanksgiving to-do list
niblet
, the more you will probably like it .
the script falls back on too many tried-and-true shenanigans that hardly distinguish it from the next teen comedy .
be an important movie , or even a good one
a spark of new inspiration in it , just more of the same , done with noticeably less energy and imagination
with a clinical eye
to spend 110 claustrophobic minutes
less than fresh .
best acting
to cut
marvelous documentary touches
in bad filmmaking
characters ramble
return to never land may be another shameless attempt by disney to rake in dough from baby boomer families ,
corny conventions
the parade of veteran painters
that it 's offensive , but
no one
there 's a great deal of corny dialogue and preposterous moments .
countless filmmakers
delivers a surprising
interview subjects who will construct a portrait of castro
new wave
change
this ` we 're - doing-it-for - the-cash ' sequel
throwing up
the mood , look and tone of the film fit the incredible storyline to a t.
covers this territory with wit and originality ,
he 'll be your slave for a year
is more fully an example of the kind of lush , all-enveloping movie experience it rhapsodizes
sporadic bursts of liveliness , some so-so slapstick and a few ear-pleasing songs on its soundtrack
be an effectively chilling guilty pleasure
demonstrates just how well children can be trained to live out and carry on their parents ' anguish
heartening in the same way
sychowski
subsequent reinvention
$ 40 million
fanboy
some of the more overtly silly dialogue
in gross romanticization of the delusional personality type
very funny as you peek at it through the fingers in front of your eyes
of characters in this picture
is clever and insightful
a poky and pseudo-serious
occasionally fun
well-meaning clunkiness
with mixed results
lets her radical flag fly ,
pretensions
it 's a hellish , numbing experience to watch , and it does n't offer any insights that have n't been thoroughly debated in the media already , back in the dahmer heyday of the mid - '90s .
with the imagery in her paintings
cutting
troubling and powerful
all right
could n't care less
target practice
treads predictably along familiar territory , making it a passable family film that wo n't win many fans over the age of 12
the warden 's daughter
stereotypes in good fun , while adding a bit of heart and unsettling subject matter .
saccharine genre
deep intelligence and a warm , enveloping affection breathe out of every frame .
her agreeably startling use of close-ups and her grace with a moving camera
not good enough to pass for a litmus test of the generation gap and not bad enough to repulse any generation of its fans
to pay full price
earn our love
it 's a very sincere work , but
larger purpose
k.
in manhattan , jennifer lopez 's most aggressive and most sincere attempt
every painful nuance ,
tragedy
it works only if you have an interest in the characters you see
puzzled by the mechanics of the delivery
that 's old-fashioned in all the best possible ways
of dignity
families looking for a clean , kid-friendly outing should investigate
into minutely detailed wonders of dreamlike ecstasy
shot through with brittle desperation
junior high school
elvis person
's all arty and jazzy
make the most out of the intriguing premise
, this film should not be missed .
this charming , thought-provoking new york fest of life and love
value or
hovering over some of the most not
cult cinema fans
a lunar mission with no signs of life
features some decent performances
the cinema 's
, often inert sci-fi action thriller .
hugely entertaining and
positively dreadful
religion that dares to question an ancient faith
the way that malkovich was
a solidly entertaining little film .
reign of fire is hardly the most original fantasy film ever made --
modern-day
hammily
most of which
morality tale
2,500 screens
this type
smacks of exhibitionism
an enormously entertaining movie
pageantry
killer website movie
the otherwise good-naturedness
reef
laddish and juvenile
jerry bruckheimer 's putrid pond of retread action twaddle
feels like very light errol morris , focusing on eccentricity but failing , ultimately , to make something bigger out of its scrapbook of oddballs .
juicy roles
crowdpleaser
problematic script
a true pleasure .
as a hallmark card
oh boy
the culture clash comedies that have marked an emerging indian american cinema
emphasizes the isolation of these characters
interesting to see where one 's imagination will lead when given the opportunity
the franchise 's
to think of it
a few seconds
what makes the movie work -- to an admittedly limited extent -- is the commitment of two genuinely engaging performers .
claims
wonders and worries
second commercial break
it 's horribly depressing and not very well done .
finds its moviegoing pleasures in the tiny events that could make a person who has lived her life half-asleep suddenly wake up and take notice
great minds
some of the characters die and others do n't , and the film pretends that those living have learned some sort of lesson , and , really , nobody in the viewing audience cares .
taken literally on any level
dealing in only one reality
writer\/director achero manas 's film
is perfectly inoffensive and harmless
of profound characterizations
new film .
the film grounded in an undeniable social realism
new release
of the wondrous beats
aimless hodgepodge
nowhere near
casting , often resurrecting performers who rarely work in movies now ... and drawing flavorful performances from bland actors
launching pad
about a retail clerk wanting more out of life
is effective if you stick with it
an integrity
was killed
-lrb- stephen -rrb- earnhart 's film is more about the optimism of a group of people who are struggling to give themselves a better lot in life than the ones
a new scene , which also appears to be the end
preposterous hairpiece
gets vivid , convincing performances from a fine cast , and generally keeps things going at a rapid pace , occasionally using an omniscient voice-over narrator in the manner of french new wave films .
unpredictable
a hellish
want to find out whether , in this case , that 's true
the corporate stand-up-comedy mill
when given the opportunity
feel better already
is funny and pithy ,
being `` in the mood '' to view a movie as harrowing and
of our respect
13 conversations about one thing '' is an intelligent flick that examines many different ideas from happiness to guilt in an intriguing bit of storytelling .
keeps adding flourishes -- artsy fantasy sequences -- that simply feel wrong .
eloquent , reflective and beautifully
films had the ability to mesmerize , astonish and entertain
movies years
spectacle
making a vanity project
reminds me of a vastly improved germanic version of my big fat greek wedding -- with better characters , some genuine quirkiness and at least a measure of style
candid camera
two fatal ailments --
reality
of favorites
tosca 's
are disjointed , flaws that have to be laid squarely on taylor 's doorstep
7th heaven
to realize that they 've already seen this exact same movie a hundred times
's a sincere mess
are the uneven performances by the cast members , who seem bound and determined to duplicate bela lugosi 's now-cliched vampire accent .
mature and
` the loud and the ludicrous '
worth cheering as a breakthrough
more chemistry
tease
progressive
, writer\/director dover kosashvili takes a slightly dark look at relationships , both sexual and kindred .
digital videotape rather than film
the battle bots
makes this rather convoluted journey worth taking
bring new energy to the familiar topic of office politics
is n't much to it .
's never seen speaking on stage
a sane regimen
its hard to imagine having more fun watching a documentary ...
brutally honest
reputation
poet and
sitting in the third row of the imax cinema
is something akin to an act of cinematic penance
ultimately empty
like the title
the music business in the 21st century
's exploitive without being insightful .
knows the territory
, pervasive , and unknown threat
the center
an hour 's
the testosterone-charged wizardry
communicate the truth of the world around him
so memorable
ozpetek falls short in showing us antonia 's true emotions
stimulating and demanding
stay for the credits and
probably the only way to have saved the film is with the aid of those wisecracking mystery science theater 3000 guys
they can see this , the final part of the ` qatsi ' trilogy , directed by godfrey reggio , with music by philip glass
clearly
runteldat
polished and
is frustratingly unconvincing .
is that , by the end , no one in the audience or the film seems to really care .
secret ballot is a comedy , both gentle and biting
fifty years
, heart
pretend like your sat scores are below 120 and
through with originality , humour and pathos
were in diapers
for power
aborted attempts
a fool
tells a fascinating , compelling story .
after seeing this movie in imax form
singer\/composer bryan adams contributes a slew of songs -- a few potential hits , a few more simply intrusive to the story --
of viva castro
so silly
upsets
veteran painters
being wickedly funny and just plain wicked
relative letdown .
grasping actors ' workshop
in which the rest of the cast was outshined by ll cool j.
is n't a disaster , exactly ,
its generic villains lack any intrigue -lrb- other than their funny accents -rrb- and
are , with the drumming routines , among the film 's saving graces .
plotting and
... does n't deserve the energy it takes to describe how bad it is .
emotional tensions
lost the politics and the social observation and
is a mildly funny , sometimes tedious , ultimately insignificant film
among the best films of the year .
during which you want to bang your head on the seat in front of you , at its cluelessness , at its idiocy , at its utterly misplaced earnestness
anteing
to review on dvd
are canny and spiced
very right
thematic mumbo jumbo about destiny and redemptive
of humor and technological finish
this movie proves you wrong on both counts .
waters it down
being a black man in america
interested
feels stitched together from stock situations and characters from other movies
dense and thoughtful and brimming with ideas that are too complex to be rapidly absorbed
most of the movie 's success
sticking out where the knees should be
just do n't care whether that cold-hearted snake petrovich -lrb- that would be reno -rrb- gets his comeuppance .
's still
potency
is a brilliant movie
though he only scratches the surface
overcome the problematic script
hollywood excess
truly terrible
demi moore
presents a frightening and compelling ` what if
`` gangs ''
african-americans because of its broad racial insensitivity towards african-americans
a great premise
makes this man so watchable is a tribute not only to his craft , but to his legend .
place most of the psychological and philosophical material in italics rather than trust an audience 's intelligence
as an alternative
aaliyah
low
debt
too original
distinct parallels
decrepit
a fangoria subscriber
in presentation
'd expect from the guy-in-a-dress genre
sure , it 's contrived and predictable , but
less funny than it should be and less funny than it thinks it is
collapses after 30 minutes into a slap-happy series of adolescent violence .
a film buff
those who paid for it and those who pay to see it
showing us in explicit detail how difficult it is to win over the two-drink-minimum crowd
rediscovering the power of fantasy during wartime
the one-liners are snappy ,
seizures
there 's a delightfully quirky movie to be made from curling , but brooms is n't it
into an evanescent , seamless and sumptuous stream of consciousness
that beneath the hype , the celebrity , the high life , the conspiracies and the mystery
handled with intelligence and care
flinch from its unsettling prognosis , namely
root for throughout
what 's on saturday morning tv especially the pseudo-educational stuff we all ca n't stand
other than the slightly flawed -lrb- and fairly unbelievable -rrb- finale , everything else is top shelf .
its own head
suffers from too much norma rae and not enough pretty woman
sleepless
it 's the worst movie i 've seen this summer
prefer to keep on watching
insulting the intelligence of anyone who has n't been living under a rock
room floor
capture its visual appeal or its atmosphere
hardly an objective documentary , but it 's great cinematic polemic ... love moore or loathe him , you 've got to admire ... the intensity with which he 's willing to express his convictions
of an overripe episode of tv 's dawson 's creek and a recycled and dumbed-down version of love story
woe-is-me lifestyle
waged
most thrillers send audiences out talking about specific scary scenes or startling moments ; `` frailty '' leaves us with the terrifying message that the real horror may be waiting for us at home
channels
courtney chases stuart with a cell phone .
change his landmark poem
a parent and their teen -lrb- or preteen -rrb- kid
a guilty-pleasure , so-bad-it 's - funny level
with the ferocity of a frozen burrito
the worst movie
is perhaps too effective in creating an atmosphere of dust-caked stagnation and labored gentility .
jackson tries to keep the plates spinning as best he can
mock
unexpected thing
give credit to everyone from robinson down to the key grip that this bold move works .
the novel on which it 's based
leaves a bitter taste .
ca n't recommend it enough .
their powers
from the past decade
porous
critiquing itself
sheerly cinematic appeal
real-life 19th-century crime
this cinema verite speculation
assess
the third row of the imax cinema
visually smart
wonders and
can only love the players it brings to the fore for the gifted but no-nonsense human beings they are and for the still-inestimable contribution they have made to our shared history
have given it a one-star rating
bogs
a jerry bruckheimer flick any day of the week
short film
on looking
which is powerful in itself
` ron seal the deal
because the movie is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product
just entertaining enough not to hate , too mediocre to love .
well dressed and well
fu
the structure of relationships
by numbers '
a dull , dumb and derivative horror film .
as art is concerned
the passive-aggressive psychology of co-dependence
super - violent , super-serious and
a film in a class with spike lee 's masterful
terry gilliam 's subconscious
added disdain
trees , b.s. one another
make and
of queen of the damned
addictive guilty pleasure
provide its keenest pleasures to those familiar with bombay musicals
view ,
a fine production
the inescapable conclusion
, around the halfway mark it takes an abrupt turn into glucose sentimentality and laughable contrivance .
fresh and vital
packed with subplots involving the various silbersteins that it feels more like the pilot episode of a tv series than a feature film
a hazy high
of average people
kinda dumb
the experience of actually watching the movie is less compelling than the circumstances of its making .
agonizing , catch-22
other feel-good fiascos like antwone fisher
mediocre special effects
handsome and sophisticated approach to the workplace romantic comedy .
a love song to the movies
love with its overinflated mythology that it no longer recognizes the needs of moviegoers for real characters and compelling plots
give a taste of the burning man ethos
some kind of film
a great deal of fun
collect
a good alternative
embarrassingly ham-fisted sex jokes
by the returning david s. goyer
similarly ill-timed antitrust
extraordinary intelligence and originality
require the full emotional involvement and support of a viewer .
this 90-minute postmodern voyage was more diverting and thought-provoking than i 'd expected it to be .
this is the first film i 've ever seen that had no obvious directing involved .
of effectively creepy-scary thriller
those famous moments
that high school social groups are at war
learns her place as a girl , softens up
the script 's bad ideas and awkwardness
few exceptions
left out
this is downright movie penance
if only merchant paid more attention the story .
at these guys ' superhuman capacity
little lilo & stitch had in
it 's moving
suspended between two cultures
the urban heart
a troubadour ,
the world on his shoulders
tom hanks as a depression era hit-man in this dark tale of revenge
ultimately life-affirming
than to employ hollywood kids and people who owe
filmed martial arts
'm the one that i want ,
housing project
chuckles for a three-minute sketch
providing
the last kiss will probably never achieve the popularity of my big fat greek wedding
the heart and
the latest schwarzenegger or stallone
every visual joke is milked , every set-up obvious and lengthy , every punchline predictable .
persuades you , with every scene ,
this bracingly truthful antidote to hollywood teenage movies that slather clearasil over the blemishes of youth
realized through clever makeup design
too little excitement
whatever fills time --
, its apparent glee is derived from a lobotomy , having had all its vital essence scooped out and discarded .
be fruitful :
over its own investment in conventional arrangements
not to see it
outpaces
typical bible killer story
presents events partly from the perspective of aurelie and christelle , and infuses the film with the sensibility of a particularly nightmarish fairytale .
a low , smoky and inviting sizzle
at a snail 's pace
anyone not predisposed to the movie 's rude and crude humor
in the same sentence
a cheat in the end
to see where one 's imagination will lead when given the opportunity
this vapid vehicle is downright doltish and uneventful
not because of its epic scope
it 's a bad sign when you 're rooting for the film to hurry up and get to its subjects ' deaths just so the documentary will be over , but it 's indicative of how uncompelling the movie is unless it happens to cover your particular area of interest
is best when illustrating the demons bedevilling the modern masculine journey .
an artful yet depressing film that makes a melodramatic mountain out of the molehill of a missing bike
really , really stupid
in the maze of modern life
the longest
routes
pulling it
bigelow handles the nuclear crisis sequences evenly but milks drama when she should be building suspense , and drags out too many scenes toward the end that should move quickly .
works so well i 'm almost recommending it , anyway --
a pretty listless collection
mat hoffman
maelstrom is strange and compelling , engrossing and different ,
-rrb- characters are both overplayed and exaggerated
of the bard
simply not funny performers
the author 's
fantasti
passions ,
at disney 's rendering of water , snow , flames and shadows
party
exceptional performances
the suppression
boilerplate
most fish stories are a little peculiar , but
lasker 's canny , meditative script distances sex and love , as byron and luther ... realize they ca n't get no satisfaction without the latter .
as mr. lopez himself
nuanced
the guys
manufactured exploitation flick
i liked about schmidt a lot , but i have a feeling that i would have liked it much more if harry & tonto never existed .
little more than a particularly slanted , gay s\/m fantasy , enervating
a zippy 96 minutes of mediocre special effects , hoary dialogue , fluxing accents , and -- worst of all -- silly-looking morlocks .
it may be the most oddly honest hollywood document of all
hilariously ,
this gorgeous epic
delicately calibrated in tone
her choices
it 's a perfectly acceptable widget
manage to keep things interesting .
feels less repetitive
that manages to find greatness in the hue of its drastic iconography
while not all that bad of a movie , it 's nowhere near as good as the original .
mount a cogent defense of the film as entertainment , or even performance art ,
respectable sequel
, i 'm the one that i want , in 2000 .
in the end , play out with the intellectual and emotional impact of an after-school special
even though the reality is anything but
why anyone who is not a character in this movie should care is beyond me .
hard to imagine any recent film , independent or otherwise , that makes as much of a mess as this one
more distressing
in the film when a tidal wave of plot arrives
this somber cop drama
fun and funky look
mean-spirited lashing
the worst of their shallow styles
else engaged in filmmaking today is so cognizant of the cultural and moral issues involved in the process
for disney sequels
assured and stylish
during their '70s
landscape to create a feature film that is wickedly fun to watch
the darker side of what 's going on with young tv actors
his landmark poem
lets her radical flag fly , taking angry potshots at george w. bush , henry kissinger , larry king , et al.
those so-so films
the bard of avon
children , christian or otherwise , deserve to hear the full story of jonah 's despair -- in all its agonizing , catch-22 glory -- even if they spend years trying to comprehend it .
a very good -lrb- but not great -rrb- movie
but , for that , why not watch a documentary ?
than losers
of the greatest date movies in years
the three leads produce adequate performances
the hard-partying
a child 's pain
between the extravagant confidence of the exiled aristocracy and the cruel earnestness of the victorious revolutionaries
nonetheless it drags during its 112-minute length
one of the worst movies of the year
prefer soderbergh 's concentration on his two lovers over tarkovsky 's mostly male , mostly patriarchal debating societies .
of romance , dancing , singing , and unforgettable characters
dismay
ho-tep 's
is good-natured and never dull
at other times outside looking in
one terrific score and attitude to spare
dullingly repetitive
surprisingly funny
science fiction
emerge dazed , confused as to whether you 've seen pornography or documentary .
eccentric and
waiting for things
stylish but steady , and ultimately very satisfying
of two strong men in conflict
you bask in your own cleverness as you figure it out
as roman coppola 's brief pretentious period
a ploddingly melodramatic structure
of the insurance actuary
one of the best looking and stylish animated movies in quite a while ...
sleep-inducing thriller
the indifference
, the actors spout hilarious dialogue about following your dream and ` just letting the mountain tell you what to do . '
monsterous
fervently in humanity that it feels almost anachronistic
the heroes were actually under 40
effort and
michael jordan jealous
contrasting the original ringu with the current americanized adaptation is akin to comparing the evil dead with evil dead ii
like life , is n't much fun without the highs and lows
finds warmth in the coldest environment
forced avuncular chortles
the film is just a corny examination of a young actress trying to find her way .
actually improves upon the original hit movie
except as an acting exercise or an exceptionally dark joke
it 's as if a bored cage spent the duration of the film 's shooting schedule waiting to scream : `` got aids yet ? ''
sub-tarantino
pacino is the best he 's been in years and
as mindless
strip
python cartoons
maybe it is formula filmmaking ,
, the basic plot of `` lilo '' could have been pulled from a tear-stained vintage shirley temple script .
deeply biased , and wholly
to the dull effects that allow the suit to come to life
nothing in this flat effort that will amuse or entertain them
from a surprisingly sensitive script co-written
's going on here
passionately
earlier copycat
feel the screenwriter at every moment ` tap , tap , tap , tap
of screenwriting cliches that sink it faster than a leaky freighter
to the tear-jerking demands of soap opera
businesses
heavy-handed in its effort to modernize it with encomia to diversity and tolerance
wildly incompetent
the dull
first attempt
is matched only by the ridiculousness of its premise
a heavy-handed indictment
the right approach and
has nothing good to speak about other than the fact that it is relatively short , tries its best to hide the fact that seagal 's overweight and out of shape .
no-bull
's a fairy tale that comes from a renowned indian film culture that allows americans to finally revel in its splendor
been leavened by a charm that 's conspicuously missing from the girls ' big-screen blowout
the weight of water is oppressively heavy .
can truly be
i do n't see the point
into a fascinating part of theater history
gets us
is less successful on other levels
drag queen
the elements were all there but lack of a pyschological center knocks it flat
be why it works as well as it does
waiting for godard
threefold
make box office money that makes michael jordan jealous
an asset
developed characters
... a good film that must have baffled the folks in the marketing department .
keep the movie from ever reaching the comic heights it obviously desired .
particular film
grievous but obscure complaint
movie business
becomes a soulful , incisive meditation on the way we were , and the way we are
a drawling , slobbering , lovable run-on sentence
of grace
in manufactured high drama
, ryan gosling -lrb- murder by numbers -rrb- delivers a magnetic performance .
social\/economic\/urban environment
it did n't
i had entered
no better or worse than ` truth or consequences , n.m. ' or any other interchangeable actioner with imbecilic mafia
smile-button faces
have been made by people to whom the idea of narrative logic or cohesion is an entirely foreign concept
circles it
some remarkable achival film
warm-blooded empathy for all his disparate manhattan denizens -- especially the a \*\* holes
very stylish and beautifully photographed
to it , but like the 1920 's
avoids the obvious
the color sense of stuart little 2 is its most immediate and most obvious pleasure , but it would count for very little if the movie were n't as beautifully shaped and as delicately calibrated in tone as it is
produced by either the north or south vietnamese
scherfig , who has had a successful career in tv ,
shot like a postcard and overacted with all the boozy self-indulgence that brings out the worst in otherwise talented actors
genuinely enthusiastic
to be even worse than its title
a hallmark hall
laugh-out-loud lines
the film idiotically uses the website feardotcom.com or the improperly hammy performance from poor stephen rea
anything but languorous
bring a heart and reality that buoy the film , and at times , elevate it to a superior crime movie .
broad racial insensitivity
now 72-year-old robert evans
zany '
switchblade sexpot
be released in the u.s.
it 's stylishly directed with verve ...
a woodland stream
too insistent
, he has actually bothered to construct a real story this time .
swan dive
full of masters of both
imax cinema
targets
to gel together
any contemporary movie this year
vastly
clayburgh and tambor are charming performers ; neither of them deserves eric schaeffer .
-lrb- le besco -rrb-
she 's cut open a vein
send it to its proper home
be seen as hip , winking social commentary
this sad , compulsive life
neil burger here succeeded in ...
pretends to be something
introduces you
new ways of describing badness need to be invented to describe exactly how bad it is .
it 's all derivative
live up to -- or offer any new insight into -- its chosen topic
one forum or
the story and the somewhat predictable plot
stones
10-year-old henry thomas
of them verge on the bizarre as the film winds down
inexperienced director
it went in front of the camera
he goes out into public , to avoid being recognized as the man who bilked unsuspecting moviegoers
disguising the obvious
`` barbershop '' is a good-hearted ensemble comedy with a variety of quirky characters and an engaging story .
have made a remarkable film that explores the monster 's psychology not in order to excuse him but rather to demonstrate that his pathology evolved from human impulses that grew hideously twisted
offensive and nothing
mulan
a college history course
previous pictures
than it does cathartic truth telling
, but if you liked the previous movies in the series , you 'll have a good time with this one too
cruel and inhuman cinematic punishment
sandlerian
real writer plot
's stuffy and pretentious
the expense
this is just the proof
guns , expensive cars , lots of naked women and rocawear clothing
of one 's actions
any
he wants you to feel something
stale first act
's meet at a rustic retreat and pee against a tree .
opera .
a self-conscious sense
seen george roy hill 's 1973 film
despite the gratuitous cinematic distractions impressed upon it
, signs is a tribute to shyamalan 's gifts , which are such that we 'll keep watching the skies for his next project .
for that exact niche
from him
is to be viewed and treasured for its extraordinary intelligence and originality as well as its lyrical variations on the game of love
of hits
feels as flat as the scruffy sands of its titular community .
's not a particularly good film
are neither original
shows little understanding
almost constant
the globe in dazzling panoramic shots that make the most of the large-screen format , before swooping down on a string of exotic locales , scooping the whole world up in a joyous communal festival of rhythm
invokes
visceral heaps
its star ,
the overall result is an intelligent , realistic portrayal of testing boundaries .
to work with , sort of like michael jackson 's nose
replacing john carpenter 's
good gossip
hand
tooled action thriller about love and terrorism in korea .
such a fine idea for a film , and such a stultifying , lifeless execution .
of his , if you will ,
preemptive departure
proves itself a more streamlined
of the first production -- pro or con --
written by antwone fisher based on the book by antwone fisher
ducts does n't mean it 's good enough for our girls
using a stock plot
our best achievements and other times
dramatic comedy
portraits
has n't aged a day
character and mood
family audiences
tchaikovsky
say that after seeing this movie in imax form , you 'll be more acquainted with the tiniest details of tom hanks ' face than his wife is
paulette
51 ways
a fool of himself
and curiosity factors
three sides
is an inspirational love story , capturing the innocence and idealism of that first encounter .
founding partner
carrying this wafer-thin movie on his nimble shoulders , chan wades through putrid writing , direction and timing with a smile that says , ` if i stay positive , maybe i can channel one of my greatest pictures , drunken master . '
rushed , slapdash , sequel-for-the-sake - of-a-sequel
was right
stretches of impact and moments
too cloying
unadorned
hilarious
little more dramatic tension
, but forgettable
cold , calculated exercise
classical music
off as insultingly simplistic
it coulda
set in the late 15th century .
works well enough to make it worth watching
as a kind of colorful , dramatized pbs program
unless you come in to the film with a skateboard under your arm
phrase
people act weird
the woodman seems to have directly influenced this girl-meets-girl love story
a clash between the artificial structure
worse stunt editing or cheaper action movie production
have expected to record with their mini dv
better movie
eric byler 's
a different path
there 's no time to think about them anyway
before machines change nearly everything
to try and evade your responsibilities
little gem
standbys
the following things are not at all entertaining :
curlers
conventional but heartwarming
john malkovich
the kind of movie that comes along only occasionally , one so unconventional , gutsy and perfectly executed it takes your breath away .
undertone
slimed in the name of high art
must be low , very low , very very low , for the masquerade to work
about love
that 's precisely what arthur dong 's family fundamentals does .
of b-movie excitement
simmering
has a tougher time balancing its violence with kafka-inspired philosophy
you can get to an imitation movie
a certain part of a man 's body
its own viability
wish you were at home watching that movie instead of in the theater watching this one
shots of patch adams quietly freaking out
mildly pleasant outing
truly egregious lip-non-synching
becomes a bit of a mishmash :
the cast is top-notch and
this ancient indian practice
an in-depth portrait of an iconoclastic artist
be when put in service of of others
cruel but weirdly likable wasp matron
is presented with great sympathy and intelligence
the people who want to believe in it the most
navigates
the bullets stop flying
expectations
improbable romantic comedy
belly-dancing
bad on purpose
down the toilet
incoherence and
is about something
living mug shots
think that every possible angle has been exhausted by documentarians
she tries to resuscitate the fun-loving libertine lost somewhere inside the conservative , handbag-clutching sarandon
forced to reflect that its visual imagination is breathtaking
its maker
a debut film
disturb
for a clean , kid-friendly outing
such a wildly uneven hit-and-miss enterprise , you ca n't help suspecting that it was improvised on a day-to-day basis during production .
're too interested to care .
ai n't on the menu
a killer
an appealing blend of counter-cultural idealism and hedonistic creativity
should n't have been allowed to use the word `` new '' in its title , because there 's not an original character , siuation or joke in the entire movie .
drug-related pictures
suit evelyn
of matthew shepard
a great american adventure
a sparkling newcomer
with this silly little puddle of a movie
life in contemporary china
the cinematography
for a studio-produced film that never bothers to hand viewers a suitcase full of easy answers
develop
, the movie is so clumsily sentimental and ineptly directed it may leave you speaking in tongues .
a pretty decent kid-pleasing
of that
it 's really unclear why this project was undertaken
are forgotten 10 minutes after the last trombone
's more of the ` laughing at ' variety than the ` laughing with
b-movie thrillers
as i settled into my world war ii memories
on silver bullets for director neil marshall 's intense freight
pseudo-witty
a tenacious demonstration
to be depressing , as the lead actor phones in his autobiographical performance
to be an acidic all-male all about eve or a lush , swooning melodrama in the intermezzo strain
at its best it is a young artist 's thoughtful consideration of fatherhood
demeanour
the visual panache , the comic touch
be funny if a bunch of allied soldiers went undercover as women in a german factory during world war ii
seasonal
alfonso cuaron
at the start
from being a complete waste of time
the film makes strong arguments regarding the social status of america 's indigenous people , but
has secrets buried at the heart of his story
, then go see this delightful comedy .
is more timely now than ever .
a delightful romantic comedy
minority report '' astounds .
as the grey zone
could
the usual movie rah-rah , pleasantly and predictably delivered in low-key style by director michael apted and writer tom stoppard .
candid , archly funny and
thought ,
steps
it 's neither as sappy as big daddy nor as anarchic as happy gilmore or the waterboy ,
leaks
co-written by mattel executives and lobbyists
so much of the movie
about a rag-tag bunch of would-be characters
nothing but one relentlessly depressing situation after another for its entire running time ,
some clever bits
pubescent
trailer park magnolia
at little kids but with plenty of entertainment value
imposed
do not fit
contained
intelligent person
willie would have loved it
it could have been
recycled plot
heidegger
background and
as commander-in-chief of this film , bigelow demonstrates a breadth of vision and an attention to detail that propels her into the upper echelons of the directing world .
so unconventional
of male swingers in the playboy era
joined
offer daytime tv serviceability , but little more .
acclaimed
than the incomprehensible anne rice novel
dizzy
enormous
cyber hymn and a cruel story of youth culture .
monsters , inc. ,
set it apart from other deep south stories
fresh-faced
we really have n't had a good cheesy b-movie playing in theaters since ... well ... since last week 's reign of fire
blade ii is as estrogen-free as movies get , so you might want to leave your date behind for this one , or she 's gonna make you feel like you owe her big-time .
directed and convincingly
drama\/action
so muddled , repetitive and ragged
cunningham
has rarely been more fun than it is in nine queens
solely
, political intrigue , partisans and sabotage
really has no place to go since simone is not real
you want to bang your head on the seat in front of you , at its cluelessness , at its idiocy , at its utterly misplaced earnestness
dolly parton
finally coming down off of miramax 's deep shelves after a couple of aborted attempts , waking up in reno makes a strong case for letting sleeping dogs lie .
michael moore 's bowling
rewritten , and
was unhappy at the prospect of the human race splitting in two
is not worth
an action movie
stages
shot against the frozen winter landscapes of grenoble and geneva
stuart and
remains his shortest , the hole , which makes many of the points that this film does but feels less repetitive .
mgm 's
... spiced with humor -lrb- ' i speak fluent flatula , ' advises denlopp after a rather , er , bubbly exchange with an alien deckhand -rrb-
constructs a hilarious ode to middle america and middle age with this unlikely odyssey , featuring a pathetic , endearing hero who is all too human .
perhaps it 's cliche to call the film ` refreshing , ' but it is
that might have made no such thing
shocking lack
a sharp script
plague
shock
realism , crisp storytelling
deserved
as if the filmmakers were worried the story would n't work without all those gimmicks
por
an unnatural calm that 's occasionally shaken by ...
shining with all the usual spielberg flair
often awkwardly directed and suffers from the addition of a wholly unnecessary pre-credit sequence designed to give some of the characters a ` back story
gary larson 's far side humor
of emotion
a spark
virtually joyless
is terrific as both men
lousy
the huskies are beautiful , the border collie is funny and the overall feeling is genial and decent .
viewers guessing just
your local video store
uneven performances and
caruso sometimes descends into sub-tarantino cuteness ... but for the most part he makes sure the salton sea works the way a good noir should , keeping it tight and nasty .
it 's good enough to be the purr
morality , family ,
that a prostitute can be as lonely and needy as any of the clients
the storytelling
is just lazy writing .
max pokes , provokes , takes expressionistic license and hits a nerve ...
frankly , it 's pretty stupid .
old ` juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks
've come to expect , including the assumption that `` crazy '' people are innocent , childlike and inherently funny
is , in a word , brilliant as the conflicted daniel .
core conceit
the doofus-on
caring about
describe it is as a cross between paul thomas anderson 's magnolia and david lynch 's mulholland dr.
she 's not yet an actress , not quite a singer ...
i found the ring moderately absorbing , largely for its elegantly colorful look and sound .
any john waters movie
conventional but
although the subject matter may still be too close to recent national events
sad but endearing
of good old-fashioned escapism
given here
vectors
cutting room floor
depending upon your reaction to this movie , you may never again be able to look at a red felt sharpie pen without disgust , a thrill , or the giggles .
dilutes the potency of otherwise respectable action
hollywood , success , artistic integrity
for exploiting the novelty of the `` webcast
is grand-scale moviemaking for a larger-than-life figure , an artist who has been awarded mythic status in contemporary culture .
ever were .
like an extreme action-packed film
both a snore and utter tripe
uncinematic but powerfully
unerring respect
champion the fallibility of the human heart
the first 10 minutes ,
generate the belly laughs of lowbrow comedy
that much different from many a hollywood romance
far too clever by half
will most likely doze off during this one .
into zombie-land '
returns the martial arts master to top form
your throat
a rejected x-files episode than a credible account of a puzzling real-life happening
her own skin to be proud of her rubenesque physique
apparently nobody here bothered to check it twice .
human nature is pretty much the same all over
ethnographic extras
are a few modest laughs , but certainly no thrills .
the ultimate exercise in viewing deleted scenes
a story , an old and scary one , about the monsters we make , and the vengeance they
, or even himself ,
predominantly
soaked
is better
religious fanatics -- or backyard sheds --
usual worst
downbeat
of his way to turn the legendary wit 's classic mistaken identity farce into brutally labored and unfunny hokum
transforms that reality into a lyrical and celebratory vision
lackluster at best
called best bad film you thought was going to be really awful
read about
the yale grad
of those comedies that just seem like a bad idea from frame one
a tub
to surprisingly little
an indisputably spooky film
it does n't give us a reason to be in the theater beyond wilde 's wit and the actors ' performances .
closes
imagines the result would look like something like this
denis ' -rrb- story becomes a hopeless , unsatisfying muddle
still leaves shockwaves
it 's a day at the beach -- with air conditioning and popcorn .
nose
brings us
, straining to get by on humor that is not even as daring as john ritter 's glory days on three 's company .
noticeable lack
as feisty
the annals
makes the movie work -- to an admittedly limited extent -- is the commitment of two genuinely engaging performers
sound like specialized fare
jonah
desplat 's
has little to do with the story
of nearly every schwarzenegger film
freeman
works because reno
catches dramatic fire .
self-aware , often self-mocking , intelligence
the ethereal nature of the internet and the otherworldly energies
contain half the excitement of balto , or quarter the fun of toy story 2
has felt
give a filmmaker
we get light showers of emotion a couple of times , but then -- strangely -- these wane to an inconsistent and ultimately unsatisfying drizzle
jeunet
moment
went back to newcastle , the first half of gangster no. 1 drips with style and , at times , blood .
never heard
as a video helmer making his feature debut
-lrb- danny huston gives -rrb- an astounding performance that deftly , gradually reveals a real human soul buried beneath a spellbinding serpent 's smirk .
of it
given air
older and wiser eyes
full advantage
seesawing
it 's quite enough to lessen the overall impact the movie could have had
with 20 times
frantic than involving
in the same movie
that plays out here
received such a sophisticated and unsentimental treatment on the big screen
music , and dance
every visual joke is milked , every set-up obvious and lengthy ,
scuzzy underbelly
shanghai ghetto should be applauded for finding a new angle on a tireless story , but you might want to think twice before booking passage .
an improvement on the first blade
pretends
did n't know what kind of movie they were making
the director , mark pellington , does a terrific job conjuring up a sinister , menacing atmosphere though unfortunately all the story gives us is flashing red lights , a rattling noise , and a bump on the head .
deserves the hook
the incessant lounge music playing in the film 's background
run out of clever ideas and visual gags
eventually cloying pow drama .
almost every time
only two-fifths of a satisfying movie experience
spectacular in every sense of the word , even if you don ' t know an orc from a uruk-hai .
gooding is the energetic frontman ,
blessed with a searing lead performance
deeply touched by this movie
with a cast of a-list brit actors
clarity and
never plays as dramatic even when dramatic things happen to people .
be a lot better if it pared down its plots and characters to a few rather than dozens ... or if it were subtler ... or if it had a sense of humor
powerful , naturally dramatic piece
the beautiful , unusual music is this film 's chief draw ,
nearly incoherent
moves away from solondz 's social critique
skill
the latter 's imagination
to have much emotional impact on the characters
sweet and
this movie has a strong message about never giving up on a loved one ,
to the energetic and always surprising performance
the enigmatic mika and anna mouglalis is a stunning new young talent in one of chabrol 's most intense psychological mysteries
everything its title implies
loves both dance and cinema
devotees of star trek ii : the wrath of khan
the beautiful , unusual music is this film 's chief draw
between comedy and tragedy , hope and despair
it 's excessively quirky and a little underconfident in its delivery
creep the living hell out of you
a recycled and dumbed-down version of love story
a strong script , powerful direction and splendid production design
the tongue-in-cheek attitude
the video work
its merits
more as a found relic
the communal film experiences of yesteryear
before she dies
obvious -lrb- je-gyu is -rrb- trying for poetry
consistently funny , in an irresistible junior-high way ,
most jaded
magic and whimsy for children , a heartfelt romance for teenagers and a compelling argument about death , both pro and con , for adults
top and movies
all about lily chou chou
completely lacking in chills
the new release of cinema paradiso
this charming , thought-provoking new york fest
h.g. wells ' ` the time
recognise any of the signposts , as if discovering a way
demonstration
charge money for this
is less concerned with cultural and political issues than doting on its eccentric characters
peter jackson and
a telescope
the ideas tie together beautifully
live out
our own
veiling tension beneath otherwise tender movements
the bland animation
this is a movie full of grace and
alabama ''
exact same movie
kok
definitely worth 95 minutes of your time .
the grandness of romance
of bicentennial man
little substance
hate the feeling of having been slimed in the name of high art
in a place
wendigo , larry fessenden 's spooky new thriller
the picture itself is somewhat problematic
is more fully
makes you feel like you 're watching an iceberg melt -- only
the difference between this and countless other flicks about guys and dolls
lumps
courageous molly craig
today 's hollywood
of mary gaitskill 's harrowing short story
if a tuba-playing dwarf rolled down a hill in a trash can
offer you precisely this in recompense : a few early laughs scattered around a plot as thin
as warren he stumbles in search of all the emotions and life experiences he 's neglected over the years .
brown sugar '' admirably aspires to be more than another `` best man '' clone by weaving a theme throughout this funny film .
seeing former nymphette juliette lewis playing a salt-of-the-earth mommy named minnie
radar
makes another film
with both hats
romp that will have viewers guessing just who 's being conned right up to the finale
whose cumulative effect is chilling
parker should be commended for taking a fresh approach to familiar material , but his determination to remain true to the original text leads him to adopt a somewhat mannered tone ... that ultimately dulls the human tragedy at the story 's core
myself strangely moved by even the corniest and most hackneyed contrivances
karim
you brush up against the humanity of a psycho
it is an unstinting look at a collaboration between damaged people that may or may not qual
the mask
evans ' career
show blind date , only less technically proficient and without the pop-up comments
favors to sober us up with the transparent attempts at moralizing
boomer
a low-budget affair , tadpole was shot on digital video ,
bravado -- to take an entirely stale concept and push it through the audience 's meat grinder one more time
has dressed up this little parable in a fairly irresistible package full of privileged moments and memorable performances .
documentary-like
on an irresistible , languid romanticism
felt performances across the board .
goldmember is funny enough to justify the embarrassment of bringing a barf bag to the moviehouse .
meanders from gripping to plodding and back .
your subject is illusion versus reality
no.
a filmmaker of impressive talent
the american dream
something more beautiful than either of those films
fascination , and
of wonders
its simplicity
director nancy savoca 's
we started to wonder if ... some unpaid intern had just typed ` chris rock , ' ` anthony hopkins ' and ` terrorists ' into some univac-like script machine .
retro chord
're looking for
one truth -lrb- the ford administration 's complicity in tearing ` orphans ' from their mothers -rrb- and
the little girls understand ,
muster just
never coughed , fidgeted or romped up and down the aisles for bathroom breaks
emptiness and maddeningly sedate pacing
a generic bloodbath that often becomes laughably unbearable when it is n't merely offensive .
leave us
in the film
a florid biopic about mad queens , obsessive relationships , and rampant adultery
a projector 's lens
he moves his setting to the past , and relies on a historical text
comic ingredient
susceptible to blue hilarity
insight
functions as both a revealing look at the collaborative process and a timely , tongue-in-cheek profile of the corporate circus that is the recording industry in the current climate of mergers and downsizing .
is the awkwardly paced soap opera-ish story .
is too calm and thoughtful for agitprop , and
between two gifted performers
the sickly sweet gender normative narrative
the boy-meets-girl posturing
obvious directing
as if solondz had two ideas for two movies , could n't really figure out how to flesh either out
are infectious
that ultimately defeated the film ... it was the unfulfilling , incongruous , `` wait a second
psychological and philosophical
elegant and eloquent -lrb- meditation -rrb- on death and that most elusive of passions , love .
like this
the large-format film is well suited to capture these musicians in full regalia and the incredible imax sound system lets you feel the beat down to your toes
the frozen winter landscapes
if you 're not totally weirded - out by the notion of cinema as community-therapy spectacle , quitting hits home with disorienting force .
the unconditional love
confuses its message with an ultimate desire to please , and contorting itself into an idea of expectation
jones has tackled a meaty subject and drawn engaging characters while peppering the pages with memorable zingers .
, spooky , educational , but at other times as bland as a block of snow .
her targeted audience
british
me uncomfortably close to losing my lunch
pulls off enough
's got as potent a topic as ever here
all the actors are good in pauline & paulette but van der groen , described as ` belgium 's national treasure , ' is especially terrific as pauline
satan is throwing up his hands in surrender , is firing his r&d people , and has decided he will just screen the master of disguise 24\/7 .
it pretends to investigate
main strategic objective
, feels labored , with a hint of the writing exercise about it .
of naked women
work better
's dark but has wonderfully funny moments
the full story
gangster wannabe
fast-edit
be funny , uplifting and moving ,
jokers
opening premise
equations
by some of that extensive post-production
may even fall into the category of films
testing boundaries
crawling on a dead dog
a roll
you have figured out the con and the players in this debut film by argentine director fabian bielinsky , but
sylvie testud
of a lot of nubile young actors in a film about campus depravity
attempt
cheery and tranquil suburban life
a demonstration
as well-written as sexy beast , not as gloriously flippant as lock , stock and two smoking barrels , but stylish and moody and exceptionally well-acted .
the scorpion king more than ably
's straight
's going on with young tv actors
a gentle waking coma
classified
the five writers
gorgeous beaches
multi-character
engrossing story
holds true for both the movie and the title character played by brendan fraser .
is no foundation for it
about three years ago
the courageous molly craig
philosophical burden
substantive movie
magical enough
so distant
their bodies exposed
cared
stripped almost entirely
's mindless junk like this that makes you appreciate original romantic comedies like punch-drunk love
ca n't stop the music .
monday morning
spreads itself too thin ,
why human beings long for what they do n't have ,
talk to and about others
are blunt and challenging and offer no easy rewards for staying clean .
well-timed explosion
to make some kind of film
without fully understanding what it was that made the story relevant in the first place
many a parent and their teen -lrb- or preteen -rrb- kid could bond while watching a walk to remember .
's a glimpse at his life
the modern male
nonsense machine
, secretary takes the most unexpected material and handles it in the most unexpected way .
the biggest names in japanese anime
by their dogmatism , manipulativeness and narrow , fearful view of american life
convictions
much science
guilty-pleasure , daytime-drama sort
remarkable new trick
of the cotswolds
to the cruelties experienced by southern blacks as distilled through a caucasian perspective
blips
more re-creations
the performers are so spot on , it is hard to conceive anyone else in their roles .
portrays their cartoon counterparts well ... but
in the sexy demise of james dean
a solid cast
, with this cast
probation officer
a sensational , real-life 19th-century crime
um ,
's replaced by some dramatic scenes that are jarring and deeply out of place in what could have -lrb- and probably should have -rrb- been a lighthearted comedy .
throwback
a bad soap opera
the talk alone is enough to keep us
cliches , no matter how ` inside ' they are
monster 's
have sufficient heft to justify its two-hour running time
always brooding
absurdly inappropriate
every conceivable mistake a director could make in filming opera
remind them that hong kong action cinema is still alive and kicking
much more eye-catching than its blood-drenched stephen norrington-directed predecessor
independence ,
've seen it all before in one form or another
straddle
as if it were an extended short
the result , however well-intentioned , is ironically just the sort of disposable , kitchen-sink homage that illustrates why the whole is so often less than the sum of its parts in today 's hollywood .
drying out from spring break
this is one of those rare docs that paints a grand picture of an era and makes the journey feel like a party .
about schmidt belongs to nicholson .
thinks poo-poo jokes are ` edgy
like a particularly amateurish episode of bewitched that takes place during spring break
's so bad
making you feel guilty about it
quota
as the shabby digital photography
dimension tale
would have made this a superior movie
a dumb , fun , curiously adolescent movie
juicy writer
a hokey piece of nonsense that tries too hard to be emotional
bogged down by an overly sillified plot and stop-and-start pacing .
needs to
it leaves a bad taste in your mouth and questions on your mind
blatant and sickening product placement
center tragedy
five filipino-americans
thereafter
prisoners
jean-claude van damme look good
carries you along in a torrent of emotion
bite
is n't exactly profound cinema
last week 's pork dumplings .
's as good
costner 's warm-milk persona
crafted but emotionally cold , a puzzle whose intricate construction one can admire but is difficult to connect with on any deeper level .
's mostly a pleasure to watch
, tedious
scan
any way demeaning its subjects
your seat
mamet 's
emotional desperation
the idea of exploiting molestation for laughs is funny , not actually exploiting it yourself
shock and
neither the funniest film that eddie murphy nor robert de niro has ever made
chasing amy '' and `` changing lanes
a delightfully dour , deadpan tone and stylistic consistency
the too-hot-for-tv direct-to-video\/dvd category
`` indecent proposal ''
is not a stereotypical one of self-discovery , as she 's already comfortable enough in her own skin to be proud of her rubenesque physique ...
a ride that 's consistently surprising , easy to watch -- but , oh , so dumb
underrehearsed
a stark portrait
see a flick about telemarketers
in the throes of their first full flush of testosterone
at its best , which occurs often
ever had the inclination to make the most sincere and artful movie in which adam sandler will probably ever appear
refreshingly forthright one
too much obvious
like a rather unbelievable love interest and a meandering ending --
, but more often
gorgeously atmospheric meditation
flick-knife diction
of thing
gesture
in the hands of a brutally honest individual like prophet jack
affair
of -lrb- spears ' -rrb- music videos
in enormous packages
a wal-mart budget
you ca n't look away from
: celebrity cameos do not automatically equal laughs .
to this strange scenario
caine 's
it washed out despite all of that
adorably ditsy but heartfelt performances
know something terrible is going to happen .
fish
gullets
with a sense of his reserved but existential poignancy
hollywood-action cliches
be fertile
makes oliver far more interesting
cultivation and
greengrass
mire
same time to congratulate himself for having the guts to confront it
to make absurdist observations
a fake street drama that keeps telling you things instead of showing them
the rage and alienation
news footage
depressingly thin and exhaustingly contrived
the national lampoon film franchise
without the sex scenes
a decidedly mixed bag .
often-funny drama
first-time director denzel washington and a top-notch cast
watching junk
though its rather routine script is loaded with familiar situations
, of course ,
that it was improvised on a day-to-day basis during production
not necessarily for kids
like the stuff of lurid melodrama
an inventive ,
an unfortunate title
piecing
social and political
those films that possesses all the good intentions in the world , but
runner '
most repugnant adaptation
ultimately that 's what makes it worth a recommendation
it has fun with the quirks of family life , but it also treats the subject with fondness and respect
played-out idea
condone
counterparts
worse ,
be quirky at moments
remains a perfect wildean actor
formidable
nelson 's intentions
-lrb- cattaneo -rrb-
decorates
that it also makes her appear foolish and shallow rather than , as was more likely ,
but mush-hearted
preteen
human life
will find it either moderately amusing or just plain irrelevant .
hypermasculine
it 's provocative stuff , but the speculative effort is hampered by taylor 's cartoonish performance and the film 's ill-considered notion that hitler 's destiny was shaped by the most random of chances .
this amiable picture talks tough , but it 's all bluster -- in the end it 's as sweet as greenfingers
are simply named the husband , the wife and the kidnapper , emphasizing the disappointingly generic nature of the entire effort .
me of terry gilliam 's rudimentary old monty python cartoons , in which he would cut out figures from drawings and photographs and paste them together
's no surprise that as a director washington demands and receives excellent performances , from himself and from newcomer derek luke .
carries almost no organic intrigue as a government \/ marine\/legal mystery
slick production values and director roger michell 's tick-tock pacing
daring and
the most of the large-screen format
more mild than wild
of what can be gleaned from this three-hour endurance test built around an hour 's worth of actual material
a roll that could have otherwise been bland and run of the mill
fun-for-fun 's - sake communal spirit goes to the essence of broadway
intriguing , provocative stuff
for teenagers
even fans of ismail merchant 's work , i suspect , would have a hard time sitting through this one .
of entertainment and evangelical
there 's an excellent 90-minute film here ; unfortunately , it runs for 170 .
holiday season
me on the santa clause 2
new young talent
its purpose
from being this generation 's animal house
this movie is 90 minutes long ,
art-house to the core
a vast enterprise has been marshaled in the service of such a minute idea
is so convinced of its own brilliance that , if it were a person , you 'd want to smash its face in . '
beaten
the movie 's plot
, dull
mr. koury 's passive technique eventually begins to yield some interesting results .
the men
absorbing movie that 's as hard to classify as it is hard to resist
this new time machine
steven spielberg brings us another masterpiece
is grand-scale
courage ''
at moments
title sequence
will love its fantasy and adventure
as snake foo yung
is little else
repellent to fully endear itself to american art house audiences , but
chris rock , ' ` anthony hopkins ' and ` terrorists
while it 's all quite tasteful to look at , the attention process tends to do a little fleeing of its own .
kraft macaroni and cheese
lampoon 's
ear-splitting
struck me as unusually and unimpressively fussy and pretentious .
the subculture of extreme athletes
it wo n't harm anyone , but neither can i think of a very good reason to rush right out and see it .
this goofily endearing and well-lensed gorefest
the worst titles in recent cinematic history
, there is little else to recommend `` never again . ''
lame entertainment
for director peter bogdanovich
shows that jackie chan is getting older , and that 's something i would rather live in denial about
to capitalize on hopkins ' inclination to play hannibal lecter again , even though harris has no immediate inclination to provide a fourth book
at contemporary southern adolescence
you 've ever seen
if you 're content with a clever pseudo-bio that manages to have a good time as it doles out pieces of the famous director 's life , eisenstein delivers .
the ease with which it integrates thoughtfulness and pasta-fagioli comedy
nostalgia piece
doing-it-for -
until the end
historical drama
stylistic consistency
westbrook -rrb-
there are enough throwaway references to faith and rainbows to plant smile-button faces on that segment of the populace that made a walk to remember a niche hit .
oh , so dumb
too conventional -- lots of boring talking heads , etc. -- to do the subject matter justice
's a cipher , played by an actress who smiles and frowns but does n't reveal an inner life
so-called
fairly parochial melodrama
style and mystification
low-key romantic comedy
gory as the scenes of torture and self-mutilation
see this movie with my sisters
tense arguing
gets the look and the period trappings right
cantet beautifully illuminates what it means sometimes to be inside looking out , and at other times outside looking in .
, but not
the observations
katz 's documentary does n't have much panache , but with material this rich it does n't need it .
be addressing the turn of the 20th century into the 21st
the artwork is spectacular and
jugglers , old schoolers and current innovators
seeing it all , a condition only the old are privy to ,
goes out into public
an obvious rapport
of love , communal discord , and justice
the places ,
film lapses
have ransacked every old world war ii movie for overly familiar material
raunchy
engages us in constant fits of laughter , until we find ourselves surprised at how much we care about the story ,
a children 's film in the truest sense
i 'd expected it to be
's an odd show , pregnant with moods , stillborn except as a harsh conceptual exercise .
holofcener 's film offers just enough insight to keep it from being simpleminded
what its purpose was
woman
simpson voice-overs
the last 10 minutes
... is no doubt true , but serves as a rather thin moral to such a knowing fable .
very ugly
like mike is n't going to make box office money that makes michael jordan jealous , but
their ideological differences
sade achieves the near-impossible :
how resolutely unamusing , how thoroughly unrewarding all of this is , and
do you chuckle at the thought of an ancient librarian whacking a certain part of a man 's body
some delightful work on indie projects
that 's unfocused and tediously exasperating
hash
is gorgeously
impossibly long limbs and
's in the action scenes
how a movie can go very right , and then step wrong
lousy script
movie penance
the pacing is often way off and there are too many bona fide groaners among too few laughs .
emerges as another key contribution to the flowering of the south korean cinema
from one colorful event to another
as literary desecrations go
jake
there 's precious little substance in birthday girl
, fits the bill perfectly
suck
with strangeness than excellence
stick
the skirmishes for power
one big laugh , three
an eventual cult classic would be an understatement
the sensibilities of a young american , a decision that plucks `` the four feathers ''
aside
steers refreshingly clear of the usual cliches .
that has made tucker a star
the power of shanghai ghetto , a documentary by dana janklowicz-mann and amir mann
orchard
bow wow
make this a comedy or serious drama
purposefully shocking in its eroticized gore
base concept
little action , almost no suspense or believable tension , one-dimensional characters up the wazoo and sets that can only be described as sci-fi generic .
infantilized
terrific performance
dance ''
psychologically self-revealing
is their resemblance to everyday children .
is too picture postcard perfect , too neat and new pin-like ,
dancing
jose campanella
the film 's considered approach to its subject matter is too calm and thoughtful for agitprop , and the thinness of its characterizations makes it a failure as straight drama . '
rock pile
attractions
you 'll be shaking your head all the way to the credits
oddly sweet
blood work is laughable in the solemnity with which it tries to pump life into overworked elements from eastwood 's dirty harry period .
a complete mess
otherwise appalling , and downright creepy ,
the power of women to heal
rock solid family fun
between
the limited chemistry
a mess from start
natives
comes up shorter than britney 's cutoffs .
dope out
enough heat
taken over the asylum
charged , but ultimately lacking in substance , not to mention dragged down by a leaden closing act .
dress up in drag
the cameo-packed , m : i-2-spoofing title sequence is the funniest 5 minutes to date in this spy comedy franchise ... then
the dogtown experience
's one of the most beautiful , evocative works i 've seen
a good idea
freaking out
does not do them justice
just another teen movie , which means he can be forgiven for frequently pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy
when one mulls leaving the familiar to traverse uncharted ground
to fit in any modern action movie
such odd plot
thrown in that are generally not heard on television
matthew 's predicament
of hide-and-seek
it 's definitely not made for kids or their parents , for that matter
is frittered away in middle-of-the-road blandness .
though it goes further than both
like rocky and bullwinkle
sprung to life
his elderly propensity for patting people while he talks
photographed with melancholy richness and
paul thomas anderson 's magnolia and david lynch 's mulholland dr.
understand what this story is really all about
of a very old-school kind
wears out its limited welcome
indeed , none of these words really gets at the very special type of badness that is deuces wild .
feels painfully redundant and inauthentic .
they presume their audience wo n't sit still for a sociology lesson
from this latest entry in the increasingly threadbare gross-out comedy cycle
replace past tragedy with the american dream
none of the excellent cast are given air to breathe
it 's neither as sappy as big daddy nor as anarchic as happy gilmore or the waterboy , but
special effects and visual party tricks
as erratic as its central character
with something different
gives the story
long for what they do n't have
a canny , derivative , wildly gruesome portrait of a london
consistently sensitive and
decidedly uncinematic
allow
is surprisingly brilliant , deftly sewing together what could have been a confusing and horrifying vision into an intense and engrossing head-trip
the wonders and worries of childhood
of a clever gimmick
surveyed high school students ...
smarter and more unnerving than the sequels
strident and inelegant in its ` message-movie ' posturing .
pain .
despite some comic sparks
's definitely an acquired taste
statecraft
guy gets girl
`` miami vice '' checklist
music fans
ryan series
one 's imagination will lead when given the opportunity
said for a studio-produced film that never bothers to hand viewers a suitcase full of easy answers
pretentious mess .
local flavour
falls victim to sloppy plotting , an insultingly unbelievable final act and a villainess who is too crazy to be interesting .
my heart
sometimes baffling and quite often
intermediary passages
young turks
a decidedly mixed bag
wide-eyed actress
the film 's denial of sincere grief and mourning in favor of bogus spiritualism
, iwai 's gorgeous visuals seduce .
pitch-perfect
although shot with little style
complex relationships
ivan is a prince of a fellow
, or
single scene
the festival in cannes
... a hokey piece of nonsense that tries too hard to be emotional .
then again , in a better movie , you might not have noticed .
daytime tv serviceability , but little more
a dim
will object to the idea of a vietnam picture with such a rah-rah , patriotic tone
be distinguished from a mediocre one
yelling in your face for two hours
after collateral damage
, very enjoyable ...
emergency
is tight and truthful , full of funny situations and honest observations
of burning , blasting , stabbing , and shooting
self-promoter
driven by a fantastic dual performance from ian holm ... the film is funny , insightfully human and a delightful lark for history buffs .
on televised scooby-doo shows or reruns
backstage bytes of information
the film just might turn on many people to opera , in general , an art form at once visceral and spiritual , wonderfully vulgar and sublimely lofty -- and as emotionally grand as life .
almost the first two-thirds of martin scorsese 's 168-minute gangs of new york
put off insiders and outsiders alike
empty
for the year
rob schneider 's
to weave a protective cocoon around his own ego
its grasp
delivers without sham the raw-nerved story .
plot threads
political madness
is hilariously , gloriously alive , and quite often hotter than georgia asphalt .
is little question that this is a serious work by an important director who has something new to say about how , in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out .
it is philosophy , illustrated through everyday events .
is part biography , part entertainment and part history
the picture crosses the finish line winded but still game
is the sort of low-grade dreck that usually goes straight to video -- with a lousy script , inept direction , pathetic acting , poorly dubbed dialogue and murky cinematography , complete with visible boom mikes .
the prettiest pictures
bale reduced mainly to batting his sensitive eyelids
with the fast , funny , and even touching story
this movie plays like an extended dialogue exercise in retard 101 .
reap more rewards
interesting social
is guaranteed to lift the spirits of the whole family .
pitted against shimmering cinematography that lends the setting the ethereal beauty of an asian landscape painting
the most affecting depictions of a love affair
is more accurate than anything i have seen in an american film
the uneven performances
romp of a film
human decency
excellent sequel .
on the grieving process
ratchets up the stirring soundtrack
'll like it
weighty and ponderous but every bit as filling as the treat of the title .
for both the scenic splendor of the mountains
girls ca n't swim represents an engaging and intimate first feature by a talented director to watch ,
weaving a theme
his cinematographer
just seem like a bad idea from frame one
dreadfully earnest inversion
confection
300 years of russian history and culture
scorpion king
piss on trees , b.s. one another
come to believe that nachtwey hates the wars he shows and empathizes with the victims he reveals .
tragedy , bravery , political intrigue , partisans and sabotage
that not only fails on its own , but makes you second-guess your affection for the original
psychological breakdown
a solid and refined piece of moviemaking
roman polanski 's autobiographical gesture at redemption
settles into the light-footed enchantment the material needs
of the worlds
new jersey lowbrow accent uma
dangerously
a serviceable euro-trash action extravaganza , with a decent sense of humor and plenty of things that go boom -- handguns , bmws and seaside chateaus
substance about a teacher
huppert and girardot give performances of exceptional honesty .
turns pretentious , fascinating , ludicrous , provocative and vainglorious .
not-nearly
insanely
the historical , philosophical
a perfectly rendered period piece
would have just gone more over-the-top instead of trying to have it both ways
that 's best served cold
a pop-influenced prank
a compelling allegory about the last days of germany 's democratic weimar republic
, the film has an odd purity that does n't bring you into the characters so much as it has you study them .
peppering
moronic stunts
in three gags in white 's intermittently wise script
a single man 's struggle to regain his life , his dignity and his music
narrow , fearful view of american life
executed comedy .
good cinema
an african idiom
exactly what you 'd expect from a guy
curiously , he waters it down , turning grit and vulnerability into light reading
it 's a wonder that he could n't have brought something fresher to the proceedings simply by accident
and yet , it still works .
a pleasant distraction ,
most of the rest of `` dragonfly
distinguished
seems to have bitterly forsaken
were any more of a turkey
both sides of the issues
in a dark room with something cool
, tender hug
hold dear about cinema , only now it 's begun to split up so that it can do even more damage
thriller .
to whip life into the importance of being earnest that he probably pulled a muscle or two
a ho-hum affair
that it is n't very good
is going to be something really good
dani kouyate 's
for a geriatric peter
by events seemingly out of their control
a song
had to escape from director mark romanek 's self-conscious scrutiny to happen
suspending
of gong li and a vivid personality
puzzling
hot chick
first release
prominently
about a movie with a ` children 's ' song that includes the line ` my stepdad 's not mean , he 's just adjusting '
what makes the movie special
a raindrop
get along
succeeds due to its rapid-fire delivery and enough inspired levity that it ca n't be dismissed as mindless
fulfilling practically every expectation either a longtime tolkien fan or a movie-going neophyte
felt disrespected .
shore
perfectly competent
scotches
less a movie
balances real-time rhythms with propulsive incident .
last summer 's
with multiple
, beautifully produced film
apparatus
to blur as the importance of the man and the code merge
keeps us riveted with every painful nuance , unexpected flashes of dark comedy and the character 's gripping humanity .
painful
may scream low budget
reyes '
given a part worthy of her considerable talents
arbitrarily
martial arts
wet in some places
, threadbare comic setups
thanks in part to interesting cinematic devices -lrb- cool visual backmasking -rrb- , a solid cast , and some wickedly sick and twisted humor
palatable presentation
narcotized spiral
is , more often then not , difficult and sad
83 minute
produced by jerry bruckheimer
translate well to film
borstal boy represents the worst kind of filmmaking , the kind that pretends to be passionate and truthful but is really frustratingly timid and soggy .
sociopath who 's the scariest of sadists .
when all is said and done , she loves them to pieces --
how bad an actress she is
amusing enough
no matter how broomfield dresses it up , it tends to speculation , conspiracy theories or , at best , circumstantial evidence
lone star state
as propaganda
auditorium
uhf channel
the movie is ingenious fun .
of his contradictory , self-hating , self-destructive ways
burnt-out
trimmed dickens ' wonderfully sprawling soap opera , the better to focus on the hero 's odyssey from cowering poverty to courage and happiness
can wreak havoc in other cultures
majestic achievement
poignant japanese epic about adolescent anomie and heartbreak .
this so-called satire
at the one-hour mark , herzog simply runs out of ideas and the pace turns positively leaden as the movie sputters to its inevitable tragic conclusion .
much better .
the murderer
disaffected-indie-film
a series of achronological vignettes
decides whether it wants to be a black comedy , drama , melodrama or some combination of the three
film is yet to be made
full well
the film 's constant mood
a clever pseudo-bio that manages to have a good time as it doles out pieces of the famous director 's life
sassy
allowed to use the word `` new '' in its title
the film comes off winningly , even though it 's never as solid as you want it to be
the stirring soundtrack
for the memorable character creations
cultural differences and emotional expectations
their outrageousness
biased
from far less sophisticated and knowing horror films
very pretty after-school
amusedly , sometimes impatiently --
outdated swagger
wrong with that
to an impressive and highly entertaining celebration of its sounds
gives her best performance since abel ferrara had her beaten to a pulp in his dangerous game .
the clever credits roll
downtown
its invitingly upbeat overture to its pathos-filled but ultimately life-affirming finale
egregiously short
is pleasant enough
that are lean and tough enough to fit in any modern action movie
improve much after a therapeutic zap of shock treatment
like robin williams , death to smoochy
is , to some degree at least ,
than pink floyd tickets
it takes your breath away
less front-loaded and more shapely than the two-hour version released here in 1990 .
them singing long after the credits roll
entirely irony-free
the movie is gorgeously made , but
contrasting the sleekness of the film 's present
never having seen the first two films in the series , i ca n't compare friday after next to them , but nothing would change the fact that what we have here is a load of clams left in the broiling sun for a good three days .
giving
from other movies
an eye-boggling blend of psychedelic devices , special effects and backgrounds , ` spy kids 2 ' is a visual treat for all audiences .
seen as propaganda
constantly touching
the bottom line with nemesis is the same as it has been with all the films in the series :
that the final product is a ghost
a victim
ourside the theatre roger might be intolerable company , but inside it he 's well worth spending some time with .
in every sense of the word , even if you don ' t
mattei 's underdeveloped effort here is nothing but a convenient conveyor belt of brooding personalities that parade about as if they were coming back from stock character camp -- a drowsy drama infatuated by its own pretentious self-examination .
who can see the forest for the trees
if you 're a comic fan
requiring a great deal of thought
something on crummy-looking videotape
jackass is a vulgar
exalts the marxian dream of honest working folk , with little to show for their labor , living harmoniously , joined in song .
there is a real subject here
the way to that destination
beauty and the beast
of its casting
diesel 's
a uniquely sensual metaphorical dramatization of sexual obsession that spends a bit too much time on its fairly ludicrous plot .
like the rugrats movies , the wild thornberrys movie does n't offer much more than the series , but
the main story ... is compelling enough , but it 's difficult to shrug off the annoyance of that chatty fish .
leafing
's not enough substance in the story to actually give them life
merit such superficial treatment
it can chew by linking the massacre
a fascinating curiosity piece -- fascinating , that is , for about ten minutes
even a hint of artifice
the grandiosity of a college student who sees himself as impervious to a fall
soaper
is a small but rewarding comedy that takes aim at contemporary southern adolescence and never lets up
elves and snow
gets bogged down by hit-and-miss topical humour
the whole film
would gobble in dolby digital stereo .
we never truly come to care about the main characters and whether or not they 'll wind up together , and michele 's spiritual quest is neither amusing nor dramatic enough to sustain interest .
roman coppola
cover up the fact that the picture is constructed around a core of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas
dull and ankle-deep
intellect and
roman polanski 's
the best thing about the movie is its personable , amusing cast .
and that is where ararat went astray .
will quite likely
a bit of a cheat in the end
the reaction in williams
another dickens ' novel
a glimpse of the solomonic decision facing jewish parents in those turbulent times
apart from its own considerable achievement
been more
director charles stone iii applies more detail to the film 's music than to the story line ; what 's best about drumline is its energy
been making piffle for a long while
helga
history and culture
is instead about as fresh
is anyone 's guess
the master of disguise may have made a great saturday night live sketch , but a great movie it is not .
hem
shot like a postcard
comes up with a kind of art-house gay porn film
have killed him
not a bad premise
pungent bite
schumacher does probably as good a job as anyone at bringing off the hopkins\/rock collision of acting styles and onscreen personas
attempt at playing an ingenue makes her nomination as best actress even more of a an a
struck a chord in me
roman polanski 's autobiographical gesture at redemption is better than ` shindler 's list ' - it is more than merely a holocaust movie .
's hard to believe that something so short could be so flabby
that dares to question an ancient faith
, both
it 's not like having a real film of nijinsky , but
gross out
palaver
should be served an eviction notice at every theater stuck with it .
filling
uncertain girl
a notch
utilizing the talents of his top-notch creative team
it should have ditched the artsy pretensions and revelled in the entertaining shallows
be awed by the power and grace of one of the greatest natural sportsmen of modern times
-lrb- reaches -rrb- wholly believable and heart-wrenching depths of despair
of chinese
is ironically muted by the very people who are intended to make it shine
stylized swedish fillm
about the hypocrisies of our time
has its share of arresting images
familiar ring
a confusing sudden finale
a taut , sobering film .
split up so that it can do even more damage
documentary-like credibility
unusual
then it 's the perfect cure for insomnia .
followed the runaway success of his first film , the full monty , with something different
shows how intolerance has the power to deform families , then tear them apart .
that sense
a pressure cooker of horrified awe
james spader and
than a mildly engaging central romance , hospital
is never able to pull it back on course
depends if you believe that the shocking conclusion is too much of a plunge or not .
is warm , inviting , and surprising
life and small delights
while obviously aimed at kids , the country bears ... should keep parents amused with its low groan-to-guffaw ratio .
wavers between hallmark card sentimentality and goofy , life-affirming moments straight out of a cellular phone commercial
the film 's final -lrb- restored -rrb- third
is atrocious
leave you
a cinematic car wreck ,
place most of the psychological and philosophical material in italics
shows excess in business and pleasure , allowing us to find the small , human moments , and leaving off with a grand whimper
animals the respect they
this french shocker
broad and cartoonish as the screenplay is
an affluent damsel
is a sweet , honest , and enjoyable comedy-drama about a young woman who wants many things in life , but fears she 'll become her mother before she gets to fulfill her dreams
affectionately reminds us that , in any language , the huge stuff in life can usually be traced back to the little things .
with their mini dv
supply too much of the energy
damsel
be wistful for the testosterone-charged wizardry of jerry bruckheimer productions ,
have you believe
might inadvertently evoke memories and emotions which are anything but
the story 's promising premise
dickens evergreen :
a matter
exhaustion ,
built for controversy .
of the film 's creepy , scary effectiveness
does somehow manage to get you under its spell
the story , once it gets rolling ,
gets me where i live
the avant-garde
too crazy
basic flaws
than the very sluggish pace
several plodding action sequences
action icon
that man single-handedly turned a plane full of hard-bitten , cynical journalists into what was essentially , by campaign 's end , an extended publicity department
sadistic
explosion
in the annals of cinema
is `` new
saying nothing about kennedy 's assassination
on the radar screen of 2002
a little too ponderous to work as shallow entertainment , not remotely incisive enough to qualify as drama , monsoon wedding
the complicated love triangle that develops between the three central characters
that place , that time and
circles
may look cool
message-movie ' posturing
less a documentary and more propaganda
are a mixed bag .
no such thing
to pump life into overworked elements from eastwood 's dirty harry period
it ends up being surprisingly dull
referred to
scorsese film
focuses
a savage john waters-like humor that dances on the edge of tastelessness without ever quite falling over
a funny person
unpaid
has done excellent work here
of time
this is a movie so insecure about its capacity to excite that it churns up not one but two flagrantly fake thunderstorms to underscore the action .
growing up catholic or , really , anything
when the fire burns out , we 've only come face-to-face with a couple dragons and
, may not touch the planet 's skin , but understands the workings of its spirit .
slaps together
little ride
grumble
feels shrill , simple and soapy .
no amount of nostalgia for carvey 's glory days
sum of all fears
uplifting and moving
i 'm not
troubled and determined homicide cop
a visceral sense
such an irrepressible passion for sappy situations and dialogue
ca n't recommend it
is egregiously short
standing
the two main characters
your reaction
of an ordeal than an amusement
is shallow , offensive and redundant
sustain it
her heroine 's book sound convincing
the enjoyable undercover brother , a zany mix of saturday night live-style parody , '70s blaxploitation films and goofball action comedy gone wild ,
say it was a guilty pleasure
melodrama and rough-hewn vanity project
as people
irwin and
a gross-out quota for an anticipated audience
be relegated to a dark video store corner
a serious movie
would n't have taken the protagonists a full hour to determine that in order to kill a zombie you must shoot it in the head
manages to breathe life into this somewhat tired premise .
all the blood
it 's sweet ... but just a little bit too precious at the start and a little too familiar at the end
corny dialogue and preposterous moments
a yellow streak a mile wide
cultural satire
it 's close
starts with a legend and
complex and quirky
of interesting characters or even a halfway intriguing plot
a cold old man
was it all for
macabre sets
unfaithful
sand 's masculine persona , with its love of life and beauty , takes form
's wrong with this increasingly pervasive aspect of gay culture
don michael paul
three-hour endurance test
the scruffy , dopey old hanna-barbera charm
opposite
awakening
do n't seem ever to run out of ideas
using george and lucy 's most obvious differences to ignite sparks
an awful lot like life -- gritty ,
balanced film
may think you have figured out the con and the players in this debut film by argentine director fabian bielinsky , but while you were thinking someone made off with your wallet .
and there 's the inimitable diaz , holding it all together .
sweet , and intermittently hilarious
on full , irritating display
a wry , affectionate delight .
a cast of competent performers from movies , television and the theater are cast adrift in various new york city locations with no unifying rhythm or visual style .
is for sure
've got something pretty damn close
has tackled a meaty subject and drawn engaging characters while peppering the pages with memorable zingers .
has some freakish powers of visual charm
society than the film 's characters
#
has a sense of his audience
a dim-witted pairing
studio 's
to be interesting
narrator , jewish grandmother and subject
queen of the damned
what eric schaeffer has accomplished with never again may not , strictly speaking , qualify as revolutionary .
taylor 's cartoonish performance and the film 's ill-considered notion
hard-sell image-mongering
very real and amusing give-and-take
deuces wild represents
a modestly comic , modestly action-oriented world war ii adventure that , in terms of authenticity
scarlet
family-oriented
a predictable , manipulative stinker .
an unchanged dullard
-lrb- crudup -rrb- a suburban architect , and a cipher
what a reckless squandering of four fine acting talents
the results are uneven
a breezy blend of art , history , esoteric musings and philosophy
it is a kind , unapologetic , sweetheart of a movie , and
suspenseful and ultimately unpredictable
shines bright on this frozen tundra soap opera that breathes extraordinary life into the private existence of the inuit people
a kilted jackson is an unsettling sight , and indicative of his , if you will , out-of-kilter character , who rambles aimlessly through ill-conceived action pieces .
stillborn except as a harsh conceptual exercise
enough charming moments
the one-liners are snappy , the situations volatile and
they broke out into elaborate choreography
for an exploration of the thornier aspects of the nature\/nurture argument in regards
the journey to the secret 's eventual discovery is a separate adventure , and
happens to send you off in different direction .
it 's better than the phantom menace .
change nearly everything
pizza
zhang 's last film ,
, resonant gem
on mood
is beyond me .
gets its greatest play from the timeless spectacle of people really talking to each other .
it 's the unsettling images of a war-ravaged land that prove more potent and riveting than the unlikely story of sarah and harrison .
's apparent
new favorite musical
any easy answers
like an afterschool special with costumes by gianni versace
gentle but insistent sincerity
the punching
all three stories
more strongly
thinking of 51 ways to leave this loser
under you
a troubadour , his acolytes , and the triumph of his band
notches
paint-by-number
looks and
news
bad , bad , bad movie
american instigator michael moore 's
popping past your head
when you 've seen the remake first
movie star charisma
wild welsh whimsy
occurs
broomfield is energized by volletta wallace 's maternal fury , her fearlessness ,
it 's not particularly subtle ... however , it still manages to build to a terrifying , if obvious , conclusion
, maybe .
this shimmering , beautifully costumed
a moving story of determination and the human spirit
masters of both
the family vacation
it 's a fanboy ` what if ? '
offers little else of consequence
-lrb- testud -rrb- acts with the feral intensity of the young bette davis .
heavy for the plot
teens '
that will upset or frighten young viewers
just a simple fable done in an artless sytle ,
the actors
might not be as palatable as intended
to those who are n't part of its supposed target audience
bogs down in a surfeit of characters and unnecessary
more baffling
the summer
england
it 's a setup so easy it borders on facile
ill
over every point
rosario
eddie murphy a movie star and the man
've ever seen
surprise you
witnessed
like a highbrow , low-key , 102-minute infomercial , blending entrepreneurial zeal with the testimony of satisfied customers
a case in point
interesting character to begin with
aboriginal
entertain or
, eight legged freaks is prime escapist fare .
a better actor
is serving sara
barker
not much
vulgar dialogue and
last week 's issue
fashioned an absorbing look at provincial bourgeois french society
endurance
hutchins
has compelling new material
is routinely
and\/or poetry
odorous
'd be hard put to find a movie character more unattractive or odorous -lrb- than leon -rrb- .
represents some sort of beacon of hope
to people
warm ,
believe in it
to put a lump in your throat while reaffirming washington as possibly the best actor working in movies today
child 's
channel one of my greatest pictures , drunken master
grenoble and geneva
's never dull and always looks good .
tone and pacing
forgets about her other obligations ,
inspires you to drive a little faster
seeing himself in the other ,
refreshed and
stomps
not very absorbing characters
films reason
brainless , but enjoyably over-the-top
most unexpected way
dimensions
trivializes
despite the predictable parent vs. child coming-of-age theme
too bland and fustily tasteful to be truly prurient .
funny situations and honest observations
the problems of fledgling democracies , but also the strength and sense of freedom the iranian people already possess , with or without access to the ballot box
sets out with no pretensions
bmx rider mat hoffman
of its own cracker barrel
dogtown is hollow , self-indulgent , and - worst of all - boring .
this and
's almost as if it 's an elaborate dare more than a full-blooded film .
at least three films
masturbation
this cinderella story does n't have a single surprise up its sleeve .
and provocative sexual
than special effects
bumps up
be talking about the film once you exit the theater
of the company 's astonishing growth
she ca n't provide any conflict
were once amusing
hopelessly out
bumps up against 21st century reality so hard
journalistically dubious
it plays worse now
artistically
releasing
unfolds with all the mounting tension of an expert thriller , until the tragedy beneath it all gradually reveals itself .
codswallop
saved from being merely way-cool by a basic , credible compassion
will not be for much longer
unfunny wannabe
rewritten a dozen times
christmas perennial
however
this is a movie full of grace and ,
but dramatically conflicted gay coming-of-age tale .
a wildly entertaining scan of evans ' career .
lives this glossy comedy-drama resembles
resentful betty and
pop-induced
-lrb- soderbergh -rrb-
rough-around-the-edges
see .
salton sea
mr. broomfield 's
the film has too many spots where it 's on slippery footing , but is acceptable entertainment for the entire family and one that 's especially fit for the kiddies .
tawdry soap opera antics
remains far more interesting than the story at hand
a story worth
if it all happened only yesterday
that efforts toward closure only open new wounds
liking to read
of teen-driven , toilet-humor codswallop
really wrong with this ricture
mostly average
can hear about suffering afghan refugees on the news and still be unaffected
the percussion rhythm ,
impersonal , almost generic
focus , point and purpose
schindler 's
is a nicely
, laborious whine , the bellyaching of a paranoid and unlikable man .
yi yi
produced this project
wacky sight gags ,
the shameless self-caricature of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb-
be seen to better advantage on cable , especially considering its barely
hospitals
wish had been developed with more care
i 'm not saying that ice age does n't have some fairly pretty pictures
its premise is smart
an interesting storyline
to be had from films crammed with movie references
falsehoods pile up , undermining the movie 's reality and stifling its creator 's comic voice .
rat-a-tat
which is to say that it does n't follow the stale , standard , connect-the-dots storyline which has become commonplace in movies that explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world
's plenty to enjoy --
be the year 's best and most unpredictable comedy
who mimics everyone and everything around
break your heart an attraction it desperately needed
are too manipulative
traces
of this slapstick comedy
historical
the word --
chimps
is the number of lasting images all its own
new , fervently held ideas and fanciful thinkers
the abiding impression , despite the mild hallucinogenic buzz , is of overwhelming waste -- the acres of haute couture ca n't quite conceal that there 's nothing resembling a spine here .
a crowd-pleaser ,
writer-director adam rifkin
the surface histrionics failing to compensate for the paper-thin characterizations and facile situations
corniest
what i like about men with brooms and what is kind of special
those years
explore the obvious voyeuristic potential of ` hypertime '
same tired old gags
tragic figure
whatever flaws igby goes down may possess
do anything as stomach-turning as the way adam sandler 's new movie rapes , pillages and
do n't ask still finds a few chuckles
cop show cliches
have a center , though a morbid one
quirky comedy
, scoob and shag do n't eat enough during the film . '
running
mentally ill
to slap her creators because they 're clueless and inept
was filled with shootings , beatings , and more cussing than you could shake a stick at
tosca 's intoxicating ardor
for the passion
the gander , some of which occasionally amuses but none of which amounts to much of a story
playing an ingenue makes her nomination as best actress even more of a an a
to love robin tunney
is a genuinely bone-chilling tale .
even in an advanced prozac nation
under a rock
good actors , even kingsley
new avenues
of billy bob 's body of work
of music and images
uptight , middle class bores
a talky bore
comedy that is warm , inviting , and surprising
the impression the creators of do n't ask do n't tell laughed a hell of a lot at their own jokes
lan
a surprisingly sweet and gentle comedy .
showcases him
done , but slow
the real-life story
belongs to nicholson
, inflammatory film
what i saw , i enjoyed .
freundlich 's made -lrb- crudup -rrb- a suburban architect , and a cipher .
sean penn , you owe nicolas cage an apology .
a much better documentary
formula redux
of survival story
where adults behave like kids
the darling of many a kids-and-family-oriented cable channel
it poses for itself that one can forgive the film its flaws
upon the original hit movie
a shaky , uncertain film that nevertheless touches a few raw nerves
deceit and
sensuality and a conniving wit
from being maudlin
pop up frequently
woo 's over-the-top instincts
hell house , which documents the cautionary christian spook-a-rama of the same name
the little chinese seamstress
acts with the feral intensity of the young bette davis
he 's been in years
as he watches his own appearance on letterman with a clinical eye
figure out the rules of the country bear universe
manages to string together enough charming moments to work
sadly , ` garth ' has n't progressed as nicely as ` wayne . '
but not great -rrb-
an uneasy marriage
is it a charming , funny and beautifully crafted import , it uses very little dialogue , making it relatively effortless to read and follow the action at the same time .
that enjoys the friday series
tsai 's
schnitzler 's film has a great hook , some clever bits and well-drawn , if standard issue , characters , but is still only partly satisfying .
college flicks
two marvelously
psychological mood piece
drags the film down .
, every blighter in this particular south london housing project digs into dysfunction like it 's a big , comforting jar of marmite , to be slathered on crackers and served as a feast of bleakness .
by a filmmaking methodology that 's just experimental enough to alienate the mainstream audience while ringing cliched to hardened indie-heads
relied
the 1940s
own ambitious goals
artsy and
but the second half of the movie really goes downhill .
static and sugary little half-hour
nuclear crisis sequences
an in-depth portrait of an iconoclastic artist who was fundamentally unknowable even to his closest friends
lacking the spark of imagination that might have made it an exhilarating
dull , lifeless
the story
accident-prone characters
exactly wrong
comparison to his earlier films
movie fluff
falls short in building the drama of lilia 's journey .
think it 's in danger of going wrong
is undoubtedly one of the finest films of the year
there 's absolutely no reason why blue crush , a late-summer surfer girl entry , should be as entertaining as it is
real shocks
achieves near virtuosity in its crapulence
it is undeniably that
with the pubescent scandalous
of hands-on storytelling
all of the elements
about the life of song-and-dance-man pasach ` ke burstein and his family
monster truck-loving good ol' boys
of lives lived in a state of quiet desperation
a small gem from belgium
teen-oriented
nine-tenths
their caustic purpose for existing
that comes from a renowned indian film culture that allows americans to finally revel in its splendor
has all the earmarks of french cinema at its best
our most flamboyant female comics
to be funny in a way that 's too loud , too goofy and too short of an attention span
even if it does take 3 hours to get through
distinguish it
pair that with really poor comedic writing
arithmetic
wang -rrb-
domineering
unembarrassing but unmemorable
razor-sided tuning
to laugh , groan and hiss
dwells on crossing-over mumbo jumbo , manipulative sentimentality , and sappy dialogue .
an all-inclusive world
with good intentions
to live their lives
rank as three of the most multilayered and sympathetic female characters of the year
stiflingly
hollywood horror
weighty revelations , flowery dialogue ,
marcken and marilyn freeman
ratliff 's
to ponder my thanksgiving to-do list
that will have viewers guessing just who 's being conned right up to the finale
deadly friend
there are problems with this film that even 3 oscar winners ca n't overcome
with a curious sick poetry , as if the marquis de sade
does n't matter that the film is less than 90 minutes
a few notches above kiddie fantasy pablum
offers absolutely nothing i had n't already seen .
, the movie is hindered by a central plot that 's peppered with false starts and populated by characters who are nearly impossible to care about .
transpose himself into another character
it 's a loathsome movie , it really is and it makes absolutely no sense .
is in the same category
a bad sign in a thriller when you instantly know whodunit
intelligent , caustic
, eventually cloying pow drama .
a fast paced and suspenseful argentinian thriller about the shadow side of play .
most positive thing
owes enormous debts
disappointingly thin
all too familiar
coughed , fidgeted or
clearly see the world of our making .
to function
it gets rock-n-rolling
movie nothing
an experience in understanding a unique culture that is presented with universal appeal
a point in society
recessive
by avoiding eye contact and walking slowly away
but ` why ? '
its scrapbook
finds amusing juxtapositions that justify his exercise .
to have like written the screenplay or something
is talented enough and charismatic enough to make us care about zelda 's ultimate fate .
get through the country bears
like it in the most ordinary and obvious fashion
which normally is expected to have characters and a storyline
up not one but two flagrantly fake thunderstorms
the flash of rock videos fused with solid performances and eerie atmosphere .
to avoid many of the condescending stereotypes that so often plague films dealing with the mentally ill
all are irrelevant to the experience of seeing the scorpion king
leigh is n't breaking new ground
is boldly , confidently orchestrated , aesthetically and sexually
weak and ineffective
we hate -lrb- madonna -rrb- within the film 's first five minutes , and she lacks the skill or presence to regain any ground .
above easy , cynical potshots at morally bankrupt characters
the landscape
an inexpressible and drab wannabe
is that it also makes her appear foolish and shallow rather than , as was more likely , a victim of mental illness
hollow tribute
well-acted , well-directed and , for all its moodiness , not too pretentious .
pretty diverting
are complex and quirky , but entirely believable as the remarkable ensemble cast brings them to life .
this stuck pig
editing
offers a clear-eyed chronicle of a female friendship that is more complex and honest than anything represented in a hollywood film .
should instead be called ` my husband is travis bickle '
remind
jettisoned
with the first one
a splash even greater
promotion
narrator , jewish grandmother
by turns gripping , amusing , tender and heart-wrenching
delightfully quirky movie to be made from curling
does pack some serious suspense .
a bland , obnoxious 88-minute infomercial for universal studios and its ancillary products . . .
scores a direct hit
though it 's trying to set the women 's liberation movement back 20 years
a film that is n't nearly as graphic but much more powerful , brutally shocking and difficult to watch
, holofcener 's film offers just enough insight to keep it from being simpleminded , and the ensemble cast is engaging enough to keep you from shifting in your chair too often .
expect no major discoveries , nor any stylish sizzle ,
in addition to scoring high for originality of plot
tango
rivals the top japanese animations of recent vintage .
love with its overinflated mythology that it no longer recognizes the needs of moviegoers for real characters and compelling plots .
fight scenes
in expression
's so much to look at in metropolis you hate to tear your eyes away from the images long enough to read the subtitles .
exist only
quiet endurance , of common concern ,
that aims to confuse
white american zealously
narrator ,
commercial sensibilities
more than body count
frighteningly
a stumblebum
terrific , sweaty-palmed fun
a diverting enough hour-and-a-half
smirk
plays like a bad soap opera
by brendan fraser
it amounts to little more than preliminary notes for a science-fiction horror film
directors john musker and ron clements ,
misdirected
flat as thinking man
a heartening tale of small victories and enduring hope .
si , pretty much '' and `` por favor
sweetness
the payoff
-- and at times , all my loved ones more than flirts with kitsch -- the tale commands attention .
inventive , fun ,
gender normative narrative
science theatre 3000 tribute
bring fresh good looks and an ease in front of the camera to the work .
outtakes
-- but
more interesting than any of the character dramas , which never reach satisfying conclusions
sucks you
get no satisfaction
became a deadly foreign policy
something creepy and vague
home a heavy-handed moralistic message
in a martial-arts flick
invisible , nearly psychic nuances
there 's no conversion effort
with heart and humor
the bard as black comedy
drug abuse , infidelity and death are n't usually comedy fare , but
surprisingly romantic
things turn nasty and tragic during the final third of the film
a gripping documentary
dumped a whole lot of plot in favor of ... outrageous gags
of the year with its exquisite acting , inventive screenplay , mesmerizing music , and many inimitable scenes
trek films
about one thing lays out a narrative puzzle that interweaves individual stories ,
topless and
the concubine love triangle
his pulpy thrillers
the pretension
the psychology too textbook to intrigue
its almost too-spectacular coastal setting distracts slightly from an eccentric and good-naturedly aimless story .
with some fine acting
with every scene
will turn out
it is as uncompromising as it is nonjudgmental , and makes clear that a prostitute can be as lonely and needy as any of the clients .
sights
spousal
she is always like that
odd , rapt spell
so devoid of pleasure or sensuality
birthday girl lucks out with chaplin and kidman , who are capable of anteing up some movie star charisma when they need it to sell us on this twisted love story , but who can also negotiate the movie 's darker turns .
a conventional ,
it was , as my friend david cross would call it , ` hungry-man portions of bad '
an inspirational love story
ironically
it briefly flirts with player masochism , but the point of real interest - -- audience sadism -- is evaded completely .
to be significantly different -lrb- and better -rrb- than most films with this theme
love with his stepmom
next week , why bother with a contemptible imitator starring a `` snl '' has-been acting like an 8-year-old channeling roberto benigni ?
unusual , thoughtful bio-drama
harvard man is a semi-throwback , a reminiscence without nostalgia or sentimentality .
, storytelling is far more appealing
the period
assess the quality of the manipulative engineering
a dashing and absorbing
a nostalgic , twisty yarn that will keep them guessing
for the blacklight crowd , way cheaper -lrb- and better -rrb-
detract from the affection of that moral favorite
more often than not
proves absolutely that really , really , really good things can come in enormous packages
the power of shanghai ghetto , a documentary by dana janklowicz-mann and amir mann , rests in the voices of men and women , now in their 70s , who lived there in the 1940s .
same song ,
has a bracing truth that 's refreshing after the phoniness of female-bonding pictures like divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood .
a one-trick pony
a ghost story
this movie , a certain scene in particular ,
to frazzled wackiness and frayed satire
to change the sheets
comes off like a bad imitation of the bard .
for rugrats
not even steven spielberg has dreamed up such blatant and sickening product placement in a movie .
watching it now
and then only as a very mild rental
chitchat that only self-aware neurotics engage in
a comedy , a romance
thoroughly enjoyed themselves
his or her own beliefs
under you , just when you 're ready to hate one character , or really sympathize with another character
simple and soapy
like three hours
is impressive for the sights and sounds of the wondrous beats the world has to offer .
through about 90 minutes of a so-called ` comedy ' and not laugh
covering all the drama
whose very subject is , quite pointedly , about the peril of such efforts
to hate
do find enough material to bring kissinger 's record into question and explain how the diplomat 's tweaked version of statecraft may have cost thousands and possibly millions of lives .
narcissism and self-congratulation
denial
the charms of stars hugh grant and sandra bullock
veered off too far
it projects onto the screen -- loud , violent and mindless
seems to include every top-notch british actor who did not appear in gosford park -lrb- as well as one , ms. mirren , who did -rrb-
the sort
matches the page-turning frenzy that clancy creates .
one way or the other
as good , if not better
for silly summer entertainment
be described as sci-fi generic
, the characters make italian for beginners worth the journey
take before indigestion sets
the movie 's gloomy atmosphere is fascinating , though , even if the movie itself does n't stand a ghost of a chance .
certainly the big finish was n't something galinsky and hawley could have planned for ...
about facing death
has never looked uglier
a study in contrasts ; the wide range of one actor
this movie may not have the highest production values you 've ever seen
just did n't mean much to me and played too skewed to ever get a hold on
vein
the film 's maudlin focus
all the sensuality
great power , yet some members of the audience
this fascinating experiment
of breathtaking , awe-inspiring visual poetry
of deadpan cool , wry humor and just the measure
a bunch of allied soldiers went undercover as women in a german factory during world war ii
in by the full monty
any of its satirical
a fleet-footed and pleasingly upbeat family
actually exploiting it yourself
impressive for the sights and sounds of the wondrous beats
stay on the light , comic side of the issue ,
to help a jewish friend
dealing with regret and , ultimately , finding redemption
overflowing
the first tunisian film i have ever seen , and it 's also probably the most good-hearted yet sensual entertainment i 'm likely to see all year .
ferrara 's strongest and most touching movie of recent years .
sexy and romantic
voice-over
due
bears about as much resemblance to the experiences of most battered women as spider-man does to the experiences of most teenagers .
a solid base hit .
it 's a wise and powerful tale of race and culture forcefully told , with superb performances throughout .
mobius strip
of a tax accountant
this is a heartfelt story ...
large ... and small ... with considerable aplomb
that the film 's length becomes a part of its fun
, explosion or gunfight
enriched by a strong and unforced supporting cast .
darker elements
black urban professionals
the most crucial lip-reading sequence
only teenage boys could possibly find it funny .
a witty , whimsical feature
're entirely unprepared .
's thoroughly winning tone
somewhere in the middle , the film compels , as demme experiments he harvests a few movie moment gems , but
this charming but slight tale
a big way
seems embarrassed by his own invention and
the first tunisian film i have ever seen ,
through juxtaposition
a playful iranian parable
one of our most conservative and hidebound movie-making traditions
time literally stops on a dime in the tries-so-hard-to-be-cool `` clockstoppers
previously gave us `` the skulls ''
intriguing and realistic
feel-bad
you can get your money back
who `` they '' were , what `` they '' looked like
middle-class arkansas consists of monster truck-loving good ol' boys and peroxide blond honeys whose worldly knowledge comes from tv reruns and supermarket tabloids
bluff personal style
's not a motion picture
string together enough charming moments
its cheesy screenplay
modern-day comedies
did , too
the film settles too easily along the contours of expectation
abel
about its characterization of hitler and the contrived nature of its provocative conclusion
is we never
i 'd be hard pressed to think of a film more cloyingly sappy than evelyn this year .
term paper
too long with too little
measured work
laugh once -lrb- maybe twice -rrb-
clockstoppers , a sci-fi
the damage of war -- far more often than the warfare itself -- to create the kind of art shots that fill gallery shows
my big fat greek wedding is not only the best date movie of the year
transplant a hollywood star
is a wonderful thing ;
is astonishing .
, surrealistic moments
the foreground
inject some real vitality and even art into a pulpy concept that , in many other hands would be completely forgettable
surprising highs , sorrowful lows and hidden impulsive niches
christopher plummer
be duking it out with the queen of the damned for the honor
170 minutes long
of the third revenge of the nerds sequel
one of the great submarine stories
not all that bad of a movie
even during the climactic hourlong cricket match
flavorless
, far from heaven is too picture postcard perfect , too neat and new pin-like , too obviously a recreation to resonate .
cat-and-mouse , three-dimensional characters and
-lrb- and -rrb-
her screenwriting partner and sister
one of them
does leblanc make one spectacularly ugly-looking broad , but he appears miserable throughout as he swaggers through his scenes .
the pretensions
to countless interpretations
, in a better movie , you might not have noticed .
christopher doyle
gets bogged down over 140 minutes
american breckin meyer 's ridiculously inappropriate valley boy voice
-lrb- gulpilil -rrb-
the conception
harry shearer
there 's one big point to promises
gandalf
endlessly inquisitive old man
with enjoyable ease
the film industry
to have you leaving the theater with a smile on your face
the members of the commune
represents a worthy departure from the culture clash comedies that have marked an emerging indian american cinema .
thoroughly winning flight of revisionist fancy .
other
not exaggerated enough
in that it is does not rely on dumb gags , anatomical humor , or character cliches
of the rappers at play and the prison interview with suge knight
attempts , in vain , to prove that movie-star intensity can overcome bad hair design
orleans '
eclipse
waits grimly for the next shock without developing much attachment to the characters .
rock 's stand-up magic
's no plot in this antonio banderas-lucy liu faceoff
not bad enough to repulse any generation of its fans
love for the movies of the 1960s
revelatory performance
mcdonald 's
hubert with a mixture of deadpan cool , wry humor and just the measure
subject matter justice
leaves you cool
of marginal intelligence
his wife is
they will have a showdown , but , by then , your senses are as mushy as peas and you do n't care who fires the winning shot .
i was impressed by how many tit-for-tat retaliatory responses the filmmakers allow before pulling the plug on the conspirators and averting an american-russian armageddon .
hammering home
both in depth and breadth
landmark as monumental as disney 's 1937 breakthrough snow white and the seven dwarfs
convincing portrayal
it 's a bad sign when you 're rooting for the film to hurry up and get to its subjects ' deaths just so the documentary will be over
than satisfactory
his characters -- if that 's not too glorified a term -- as art things
negotiate the movie 's darker turns
ken
distinctly mixed
are so recognizable and true that , as in real life , we 're never sure how things will work out .
holly hunter
too bad to be good and too good to be bad
a worthwhile topic
trimming the movie to an expeditious 84 minutes
naomi watts
you expect and often surprises you with unexpected comedy
largely
appetite
to norwegian folktales
conversation
fascinating glimpse
talk-heavy film
a smile on your face and
too bad to be good
in imax dimensions
as soon as the action speeds up
confession
like life on the island
joan and philip 's repetitive arguments , schemes and treachery
of costly analysis
of energy
mexican and
clinically depressed
's fun , wispy , wise and surprisingly inoffensive for a film about a teen in love with his stepmom .
took a long time to do it
had n't already
too long , too cutesy , too sure of its own importance ,
far from heaven is a dazzling conceptual feat , but more than that , it 's a work of enthralling drama
it ai n't art , by a long shot , but
mired
narrator , jewish grandmother and
which somewhat dilutes the pleasure of watching them
this indie flick
refreshing after the phoniness of female-bonding pictures like divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood
the implication is kissinger may have decided that -- when it comes to truncheoning -- it 's better to give than to receive .
, manipulative and as bland as wonder bread dipped in milk , but it also does the absolute last thing we need hollywood doing to us : it preaches .
richard
the chamber
the movie is busy contriving false , sitcom-worthy solutions to their problems .
content to recycle images and characters that were already tired 10 years ago
a thriller made from a completist 's checklist rather than with a cultist 's passion .
caper film
less an examination of neo-nazism than a probe into the nature of faith
`` ballistic : ecks vs. sever '' seems as safe as a children 's film .
some fun
that somehow manages to bring together kevin pollak , former wrestler chyna and dolly parton
creative mettle
picture that at the very least has a spark of life to it -- more than you can say for plenty of movies that flow through the hollywood pipeline without a hitch
looking over
big-wave
-lrb- and unintentionally -rrb-
a movie that will make you laugh
like its predecessor , it 's no classic , but it provides a reasonably attractive holiday contraption , one that families looking for a clean , kid-friendly outing should investigate .
if you come from a family that eats , meddles , argues , laughs , kibbitzes and fights together , then go see this delightful comedy .
the only bit
of everything else
disturbingly
truth and fiction are equally strange , and his for the taking .
fit for the kiddies
to remarkable performances
the perverse pleasure of watching disney scrape the bottom of its own cracker barrel
younger generations
, flashy , overlong soap opera .
, interesting failure
ii-birkenau
police chief scarpia
the family audience
sexy , funny and touching
in the mood for an intelligent weepy
an expeditious 84 minutes
saying too many clever things
been this disappointed by a movie in a long time
-lrb- nelson 's -rrb- screenplay
impact on me
crazed
in swoony music and fever-pitched melodrama
heartfelt and hilarious
a marching band that gets me where i live
substitutes
flibbertigibbet
pinochet case
treasure chest
hallmark hall
fearful view
expanded
a year late
despite slick production values and director roger michell 's tick-tock pacing , the final effect is like having two guys yelling in your face for two hours .
choices
her typical blend of unsettling atmospherics
, the update is dreary and sluggish .
convention
's so inane
in exploring an attraction that crosses sexual identity
to the floor with a sickening thud
inmates
those in search of something different
will linger long after this film has ended
's unlikely to become a household name on the basis of his first starring vehicle
3000
the heedless impetuousness of youth
mere plot pawn
loses faith in its own viability
grownups should appreciate its whimsical humor
juan
pre-wwii drama
heartache everyone
for traffic scribe gaghan
the bizarre is credible
how sand developed a notorious reputation
gabbiest
`` interview '' loses its overall sense of mystery and becomes a tv episode rather than a documentary that you actually buy into .
the disjointed feel of a bunch of strung-together tv episodes .
create a ruffle in what is already an erratic career
make a convincing case for the relevance of these two 20th-century footnotes
might not have noticed
ararat
together -lrb- time out and human resources -rrb- establish mr. cantet as france 's foremost cinematic poet of the workplace
forget about it by monday , though
begging for attention , giving audiences no reason to truly care for its decrepit freaks beyond the promise of a reprieve from their incessant whining
charming in comedies like american pie and
anything approaching a visceral kick ,
genial but never inspired ,
yet i found it weirdly appealing
be the best way to cut your teeth in the film industry
proclaim the truth about two love-struck somebodies
this rich , bittersweet israeli documentary ,
dismissed or forgotten
winds up looking like a bunch of talented thesps slumming it .
in fact .
clever and subtle
resist his pleas to spare wildlife and respect their environs
has its share of high points
dialogue , 30 seconds of plot
many western action films
you think kissinger was a calculating fiend or just a slippery self-promoter
wait until you 've seen him eight stories tall .
the thing looks like a made-for-home-video quickie .
if you have a case of masochism and an hour and a half to blow
scotland looks wonderful
the space station suspended like a huge set of wind chimes over the great blue globe
less repetitive
not many movies
an entertaining , if ultimately minor , thriller
his skill
ca n't help suspecting that it was improvised on a day-to-day basis during production .
states at one point in this movie
be quirky or bleak
juwanna mann is even more ludicrous than you 'd expect from the guy-in-a-dress genre
muddled and
mind and spirit
bogged down
as this may be to believe
insultingly simplistic
in the voices of men and women
fabulous
a strong-minded viewpoint , or
of everyone
while it evaporates like so much crypt mist in the brain
god is love
topple
spiritual survival
gaunt
the most positive thing
achieves despite that breadth
begins with promise , but
, slap her is a small but rewarding comedy that takes aim at contemporary southern adolescence and never lets up .
the believable
of the large-screen format
all its plot twists
attracting audiences to unfaithful
stylish sizzle
, -lrb- but -rrb- there is n't much about k-19 that 's unique or memorable .
misunderstood career
the resourceful amnesiac
low-grade dreck that usually goes straight to video -- with a lousy script , inept direction , pathetic acting , poorly dubbed dialogue and murky cinematography ,
standup
's face is -rrb- an amazing slapstick instrument , creating a scrapbook of living mug shots
moral conflict jockey
choquart 's
here seems as funny as it did in analyze this , not even joe viterelli as de niro 's right-hand goombah .
old problems
from paul 's perspective
a long line
brosnan is more feral in this film than i 've seen him before and halle berry does her best to keep up with him .
very compelling ,
boring talking heads
rough-hewn vanity project
find it baffling
perfectly inoffensive and harmless
loathsome
son of the bride , proves it 's never too late to learn .
pretty contagious
with too much exploitation and too little art
how i killed my father is one of those art house films that makes you feel like you 're watching an iceberg melt -- only it never melts .
tom shadyac has learned a bit more craft since directing adams , but he still lingers over every point until the slowest viewer grasps it
tasty morsels
than in extreme ops
they 're forced to follow .
in the nation
it starts to become good
an experience
has decided to stand still
more vaudeville
usual intelligence and subtlety
indian
, ugly , irritating
is the kind of engaging historical drama that hollywood appears to have given up on in favor of sentimental war movies in the vein of ` we were soldiers
a shocking lack of irony
this noble warlord would be consigned to the dustbin of history
and two smoking barrels
as the villainous , lecherous police chief scarpia
aggravating and
in the parking lot
untalented people
leigh is n't breaking new ground ,
occupied amidst some of the more serious-minded concerns of other year-end movies
bring something new
would come along to rescue me from a summer of teen-driven , toilet-humor codswallop
been 20 years since 48 hrs
pays off , as does its sensitive handling of some delicate subject matter .
she 's a best-selling writer of self-help books who ca n't help herself -rrb-
elysian fields
if you like peace , you 'll like promises .
a class
instead comes closer to the failure of the third revenge of the nerds sequel
conventional , but
all the good intentions
the passive-aggressive psychology of co-dependence and
something of a stiff
tiresome as 9
in addition to sporting one of the worst titles in recent cinematic history , ballistic : ecks vs. sever also features terrible , banal dialogue ; convenient , hole-ridden plotting ; superficial characters and a rather dull , unimaginative car chase .
john carpenter 's
of action , cheese , ham and cheek
cuts to the core of what it actually means to face your fears , to be a girl in a world of boys , to be a boy truly in love with a girl , and to ride the big metaphorical wave that is life -- wherever it takes you .
of consequence
another first-rate performance
which fly by so fast there 's no time to think about them anyway
then only as a very mild rental
chocolate milk
felt performances
levy
the changing composition of the nation
a beautiful paean to a time
make movies and watch them
is so earnest that it 's hard to resist his pleas to spare wildlife and respect their environs .
bother with a contemptible imitator starring a `` snl '' has-been acting like an 8-year-old channeling roberto benigni
reflective and beautifully
invest such subtlety and warmth in an animatronic bear when the humans are acting like puppets
these two literary figures
sometimes flags
every shot
what i was expecting
tiny little jokes and
sanitised and
deep deceptions
finds one of our most conservative and hidebound movie-making traditions
a summer of good stuff
plays sy , another of his open-faced , smiling madmen , like the killer in insomnia
do n't care to understand
with the inescapable conclusion
our most basic emotions
funny bones tickled
each and every one of abagnale 's antics
in a coma-like state
director shekhar kapur supplies with tremendous skill
great charm , generosity and diplomacy
riddled with unanswered questions that it requires gargantuan leaps of faith just to watch it plod along .
stalking men with guns though
around midnight
allowing us to find the small , human moments , and
-lrb- westbrook -rrb-
one demographic while
all its strange quirks
you to watch people doing unpleasant things to each other and themselves
never stops shut about the war between the sexes and how to win the battle
take nothing
that even freeman ca n't save it
be much funnier than anything
snappy prose but a stumblebum of a movie
emerge dazed ,
alfred hitchcock 's
in its title in january
polanski 's best film
's quite an achievement to set and shoot a movie at the cannes film festival and yet fail to capture its visual appeal or its atmosphere .
considerable power
not only one of the best gay love stories ever made
logic or continuity
both for sports aficionados and for ordinary louts whose idea of exercise is climbing the steps of a stadium-seat megaplex
inquisitive film
fair share
unblinkingly pure as the hours
cricket
a sardonic verve
charles dickens could be so light-hearted ?
close to recovering from its demented premise
also a
is so formulaic and forgettable that it 's hardly over before it begins to fade from memory
adaptation is intricately constructed
new plot
a callow rich boy who is forced to choose between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
coffee table
its dying , in this shower of black-and-white psychedelia
from the ages
it does n't work as either .
that works better the less the brain is engaged
innocent yet
theatrical air
takashi miike keeps pushing the envelope : ichi the killer
every fake , dishonest , entertaining and , ultimately , more perceptive moment
entertainment destination
all of the elements are in place for a great film noir , but director george hickenlooper 's approach to the material is too upbeat
schemes
is a gorgeous film - vivid with color , music and life
in a trash can
marker the essayist at work
what is virtually absent
, but the uninspired scripts , acting and direction never rise above the level of an after-school tv special .
is also beautifully acted
with promise
french connection
, the first film 's lovely flakiness is gone , replaced by the forced funniness found in the dullest kiddie flicks .
boredom to the point of collapse , turning into a black hole of dullness , from which no interesting concept can escape
story for those intolerant of the more common saccharine genre
eats , meddles , argues , laughs , kibbitzes and fights
emotionally manipulative and
object lesson
serves as a workable primer for the region 's recent history , and would make a terrific 10th-grade learning tool
to take this film at face value and enjoy its slightly humorous and tender story
bode well
the kind of dramatic unity that transports you
jones , despite a definitely distinctive screen presence , just is n't able to muster for a movie that , its title notwithstanding , should have been a lot nastier if it wanted to fully capitalize on its lead 's specific gifts .
triple
with an appropriate minimum of means
a typical bible killer story
takes a classic story , casts attractive and talented actors
a giant pile
feels aimless for much of its running time , until late in the film when a tidal wave of plot arrives , leaving questions in its wake .
extraordinarily rich
interpersonal
the internet and the otherworldly energies
interesting slice
worrying
puts a human face
a solid sci-fi thriller
so many silent movies , newsreels and the like
really belongs with any viewer forced to watch him try out so many complicated facial expressions
it is schmidt 's , no matter if it 's viewed as a self-reflection or cautionary tale
bros. giant chuck jones
as you would expect from the directors of the little mermaid and aladdin
particularly the
movie about growing up in a dysfunctional family
it 's only in fairy tales that princesses that are married for political reason live happily ever after .
is nicely performed by a quintet of actresses
than this
sequel opening
the worst kind of mythologizing , the kind that sacrifices real heroism and abject suffering for melodrama
schmaltzy and
he has crafted with harris goldberg
a riveting story well told .
remarkably original
by some freudian puppet
of love , longing , and voting
have potential as a cult film
i 've ever seen that had no obvious directing involved
you 're likely to see all year .
has moments of inspired humour , though every scrap is of the darkest variety
every now and again
, expressive
more recyclable than significant
sexploitation
afflicts
the new age
's both charming
leaving off with a grand whimper
implosion
a college keg party
of automatic gunfire
seriously
that it certainly does n't feel like a film that strays past the two and a half mark
a detective story and
strangely sinister happy ending
it treats conspiracy as a kind of political blair witch , a monstrous murk that haunts us precisely because it can never be seen
originality , humour and pathos
a genre that has been overexposed , redolent of a thousand cliches , and yet remains uniquely itself , vibrant with originality
trying to grab a lump of play-doh
to keep you interested without coming close to bowling you over
whose teeth
also makes her appear foolish and shallow rather than , as was more likely ,
gets there
watch jackson , who also served as executive producer , take his smooth , shrewd , powerful act abroad
the viewer takes great pleasure in watching the resourceful molly stay a step ahead of her pursuers .
earn their uplift
nesbitt 's
live together
cornball
-lrb- macdowell -rrb- ventures beyond her abilities
is out
lies ...
outer-space
` uhhh
does n't so much phone in his performance as fax it .
purely enjoyable that you might not even notice it
in contrived , well-worn situations
it 's also disappointing to a certain degree .
then the film is a pleasant enough dish .
laws
the too-frosty exterior ms. paltrow employs to authenticate her british persona is another liability
-lrb- l -rrb-
your response to its new sequel , analyze that , may hinge on what you thought of the first film .
the chateau belongs to rudd , whose portrait of a therapy-dependent flakeball spouting french malapropisms ...
lee 's character
creepy-crawly
autocritique
a confusing melange
lends the setting the ethereal beauty of an asian landscape painting
due to stodgy , soap opera-ish dialogue
that run the gamut from cheesy to cheesier to cheesiest
comic book guy on `` the simpsons '' has
into an artificial creation in a world that thrives on artificiality
short of wonderful
no problem giving it an unqualified recommendation
a lot on how interesting and likable you find them
the century
to modernize and reconceptualize things
of a ` bad ' police shooting
like time fillers between surf shots
solid storytelling .
somewhere in the story of matthew shepard
who helped
best seen as speculative history , as much an exploration of the paranoid impulse as a creative sequel to the warren report .
the movie is hardly a masterpiece , but it does mark ms. bullock 's best work in some time
be as a collection of keening and self-mutilating sideshow geeks
far more successful , if considerably less ambitious , than last year 's kubrick-meets-spielberg exercise .
the life
of j.r.r. tolkien 's middle-earth
at times , all
theological matters aside
do , too little time to do it in
nifty premise
mild-mannered farce
except for the annoying demeanour of its lead character
rent the original
of the human condition
thematic mumbo jumbo
fleshed-out enough to build any interest
-lrb- hayek -rrb- throws herself into this dream hispanic role with a teeth-clenching gusto
creativity , and fearlessness
protagonist alice
a world of artistic abandon
the stripped-down dramatic constructs , austere imagery and abstract characters are equal parts poetry and politics , obvious at times but evocative and heartfelt .
will be upstaged by an avalanche of more appealing holiday-season product .
can honestly describe as looking , sounding and simply feeling like no other film in recent history
masculine persona
about everything that 's plaguing the human spirit in a relentlessly globalizing world
a more graceful way
holm is terrific as both men and hjejle quite appealing
its creator 's comic voice
a wing and a prayer and a hunky has-been pursuing his castle in the sky
it can do even more damage
as if the inmates have actually taken over the asylum .
what once was conviction is now affectation
extreme-sports
not only is it hokey , manipulative and as bland as wonder bread dipped in milk , but it also does the absolute last thing we need hollywood doing to us : it preaches .
what 's unique and quirky about canadians
drying
about a wild-and-woolly , wall-to-wall good time
this unknown slice of history affectingly
's the inimitable diaz
defies classification
some of the computer animation is handsome , and various amusing sidekicks add much-needed levity to the otherwise bleak tale
top-billed star bruce willis
is grossly contradictory in conveying its social message
compelling reason
the most politically audacious films
an urban jungle needing other people to survive
burnt out on it 's a wonderful life marathons and bored
does n't trust laughs -- and
squarely fills the screen .
a visual rorschach test
maintains a surprisingly buoyant tone throughout , notwithstanding some of the writers ' sporadic dips into pop freudianism
fiendishly
ca n't be dismissed as mindless
this easily skippable hayseeds-vs
's got to be a more graceful way of portraying the devastation of this disease
left me behind at the station looking for a return ticket to realism
indulges in the worst elements of all of them .
underneath us
empire
thoroughly awful
harrowing and uplifting
an epic , but also a tragedy , the record of a tenacious , humane fighter who was also the prisoner -lrb- and ultimately the victim -rrb- of history
predictable outcome
of photos
huge mess
enacted
situates it
a shame that stealing harvard is too busy getting in its own way to be anything but frustrating , boring , and forgettable .
sensuous and spirited tale
comes from the heart
half past dead
of its own ironic implications
be as simultaneously funny , offbeat and heartwarming -lrb- without a thick shmear of the goo , at least -rrb-
with heavy-handed symbolism , dime-store psychology and endless scenic shots that make 105 minutes seem twice as long
well established
military system
relationship maintenance that celibacy can start looking good
it 's not original enough .
is remarkably engaging despite being noticeably derivative of goodfellas and at least a half dozen other trouble-in-the-ghetto flicks
on a nicholas sparks best seller
all the boozy self-indulgence that brings out the worst in otherwise talented actors
is a somber trip worth taking .
thinking the only reason
perverse , dangerous libertine and agitator
from hong kong 's versatile stanley kwan
taking your expectations
amusing juxtapositions that justify his exercise
who never seems aware of his own coolness
never quite justifies its own existence
a visual style unique and inherent
the choice
even fans of ismail merchant 's work
like the proper cup of tea
closed-door hanky-panky
rosenthal -lrb- halloween ii -rrb-
the series ' message
to themselves
does n't have much to say beyond the news
nurtures the multi-layers of its characters , allowing us to remember that life 's ultimately a gamble and last orders are to be embraced
, it 's because there 's no discernible feeling beneath the chest hair
loses all
your orientation
perfect in their roles
aground
on great scares and a good surprise ending
of those staggeringly well-produced
near-miss
creates some effective moments of discomfort for character and viewer
as the repressed mother on boston public just
just as the recent argentine film son of the bride reminded us that a feel-good movie can still show real heart , time of favor presents us with an action movie that actually has a brain .
every potential twist
of these gross
reveals the ways in which a sultry evening or a beer-fueled afternoon in the sun can inspire even the most retiring heart to venture forth .
amusedly
a man in drag
normal
galan -lrb- a first-time actor -rrb-
the wonder of mostly martha is the performance of gedeck , who makes martha enormously endearing .
my husband is travis bickle
all its excess debris
have much else
it all seemed wasted like deniro 's once promising career and the once grand long beach boardwalk .
his indian love call to jeanette macdonald has there been a movie so unabashedly canadian , not afraid to risk american scorn or disinterest
it 's a frightful vanity film that , no doubt , pays off what debt miramax felt they owed to benigni .
good documentarian
manages to avoid many of the condescending stereotypes that so often plague films dealing with the mentally ill
, sometimes indulgent
heartening in the same way that each season marks a new start
so resoundingly
is concerned with souls and risk and schemes and the consequences of one 's actions
, that would be me : fighting off the urge to doze .
is to market the charismatic jackie chan to even younger audiences
the film is well-intentioned
threshold
care about the thousands of americans who die hideously
the primitive murderer inside a high-tech space station
should be ingratiating
fertile
the diplomat 's tweaked version of statecraft
the living hell out of you
almost as much as they love themselves
these guys
the intrigue
a major waste ... generic
does justice both to stevenson and to the sci-fi genre .
wonder of wonders --
that remains vividly in memory long
owe nicolas cage an apology .
by the artsy and often pointless visuals
aan opportunity
a leaden script
porcelain empire
as compelling
, entertaining thriller
as it has been with all the films in the series
too heavy for all that has preceded it
sticks his mug in the window of the couple 's bmw
war-ravaged
underdramatized but overstated film
have felt like a cheat
painful ride
zinger-filled
an awfully good , achingly human picture .
slight to be called any kind of masterpiece
a rehash of every gangster movie from the past decade .
with brooms and
the original ringu with the current americanized adaptation is akin to comparing the evil dead with evil dead ii
your average bond
a strange new world
that stubbornly refused to gel
and -lrb- too -rrb- short
sopranos
than political activists
the self-serious equilibrium
with more questions than answers
from new york series
the mind and spirit
barney videos
the ford administration 's complicity in tearing ` orphans ' from their mothers
imagine anybody being able to tear their eyes away from the screen
starting with spielberg
a tragedy ,
spark or two
two hours better
blushing
the hardy spirit of cuban music
says he has to
need a playful respite
then proceeds to flop
cumulative
is a bad mannered , ugly and destructive little \*\*\*\* .
even more predictable
single iota
in this instance
cuban
raison
those rare docs that paints a grand picture of an era and makes the journey feel like a party
parental failings
rea
fascination , and generates a fair amount of b-movie excitement
director charles stone iii
the heart
i spy has all the same problems the majority of action comedies have .
its midst
a sieve
a heroic tale of persistence that is sure to win viewers ' hearts .
was a fad that had long since vanished
it just goes to show that if you give a filmmaker an unlimited amount of phony blood , nothing good can happen
of equilibrium
thump through it
a salt-of-the-earth mommy named minnie
a rather average action film that benefits from several funny moments
`` the quiet american '' begins in saigon in 1952 .
, you can not separate them .
as some of the better drug-related pictures
much of this slick and sprightly cgi feature
when the movie mixes the cornpone and the cosa nostra
how many times they can work the words `` radical '' or `` suck '' into a sentence
true and historically significant
of allied soldiers
to be awed by the power and grace of one of the greatest natural sportsmen of modern times
to be missing
cult classic
it has some problems
the boys ' sparring , like the succession of blows dumped on guei ,
that watching it leaves you giddy
takes too long to shake
gives his best screen
though intrepid in exploring an attraction that crosses sexual identity
shot on digital video , whose tiny camera enables shafer to navigate spaces both large ... and small ... with considerable aplomb
catch the pitch of his poetics , savor the pleasure of his sounds and images ,
of for the most part wilde 's droll whimsy helps `` being earnest '' overcome its weaknesses and parker 's creative interference
is why anthony hopkins is in it .
dirty
disappointing in comparison to other recent war movies ...
clutches his chest
is not ` who ?
than ingenious
the film 's crisp , unaffected style and air of gentle longing
heard of chaplin
you wo n't be talking about the film once you exit the theater
as a conversation starter
marks for political courage but barely gets by on its artistic merits
the stories work
turning leys ' fable into a listless climb down the social ladder
buckaroo
unaffected style
demanding regular shocks and bouts of barely defensible sexual violence to keep it interested
placing them in contrived , well-worn situations
with some difficult relationships in the present
high drama , disney-style
's pretty enjoyable
great scares and a good surprise ending
to stumble over
it looks like an action movie
garnered
why not watch a documentary ?
entertaining comedy
dramatic constructs
lets go your emotions , taking them to surprising highs , sorrowful lows and hidden impulsive niches ... gorgeous , passionate , and at times uncommonly moving
a fairly disposable yet still entertaining b picture
and fragmentary tale
kinda wrong
safe conduct is anything but languorous .
involves us in the unfolding crisis
campanella gets the tone just right -- funny in the middle of sad in the middle of hopeful .
interpreting the play as a call for pity and sympathy
naturalism
often surprising twists
moral code
grows on you --
ame and unnecessary
was immensely enjoyable
the season than the picture
unsavory
thousand-times - before movie
is a tired one , with few moments of joy rising above the stale material .
who would argue that entering a church , synagogue or temple does n't mean you have to check your brain at the door
than for its boundary-hopping formal innovations and glimpse
underutilized
a movie that sends you out of the theater feeling like you 've actually spent time living in another community .
previous titles
with `` difficult '' movies
amusing little catch
engrossing
carrying this wafer-thin movie on his nimble shoulders
that makes it attractive throughout
feels impersonal , almost generic
arrive early and stay late ,
a movie that ca n't get sufficient distance from leroy 's delusions to escape their maudlin influence .
tediously bad
the chaotic insanity and personal tragedies that are all too abundant when human hatred spews forth unchecked
sophisticated intrigue and human-scale characters
donna
murder by numbers ' is n't a great movie , but it 's a perfectly acceptable widget
secretary
should move quickly
decided lack
in period costume and with a bigger budget .
i sort of loved the people onscreen , even though i could not stand them .
soft porn brian de palma
provides a tenacious demonstration of death as the great equalizer
tv outing
clare peploe 's airless movie adaptation could use a little american pie-like irreverence .
sleep
amy
unerring
retreat and pee
the salton sea has moments of inspired humour , though every scrap is of the darkest variety .
a sense of his audience
an important movie , or
it 's so laddish and juvenile
proof of this
no-holds-barred cinematic
the product of loving , well integrated homage and more like a mere excuse for the wan , thinly sketched story
small town regret , love , duty and friendship
on this movie
toward the light -- the light of the exit sign
as its central character
cage
alarms for duvall 's throbbing sincerity and his elderly propensity for patting people while he talks .
, it succeeds as a powerful look at a failure of our justice system .
is undoubtedly one of the finest films of the year .
after an all-night tequila bender
david weissman and bill weber
: resurrection is n't exactly quality cinema , but it is n't nearly as terrible as it cold have been .
pornographic
might inspire a trip to the video store -- in search of a better movie experience .
watching the events unfold
colin hanks is in bad need of major acting lessons and maybe a little coffee .
to lessen the overall impact the movie could have had
the rage and alienation that fuels the self-destructiveness of many young people
two-wrongs-make-a-right
its stars
like acid
be depressing ,
escaped
strong arguments
none of this has the suavity or classical familiarity of bond , but much of it is good for a laugh
wacky sight gags , outlandish color schemes ,
music video
a sentimentalist
the jokes are flat , and the action looks fake
are you wo n't , either
to go down with a ship as leaky as this
, assuming that ... the air-conditioning in the theater is working properly .
by its predictability
has you fixating on a far corner of the screen at times because your nerves just ca n't take it any more
is wondrously creative
've had the misfortune to watch in quite some time .
no affinity for most of the characters
already thin
look at life in contemporary china .
the shipping news
this fascinating portrait of a modern lothario
pallid
get you thinking , ` are we there
to address his own world war ii experience in his signature style
's no doubting
the obvious voyeuristic potential
exciting plot
know an orc from a uruk-hai .
authentic christmas spirit
throws a bunch of hot-button items in the viewer 's face
never comes together
marshall 's
who has ever seen an independent film
exalts the marxian dream of honest working folk , with little to show for their labor , living harmoniously , joined in song
renowned filmmaker
life or something like it has its share of high points , but it misses too many opportunities
will enjoy it
hollywood style
you , like me , think an action film disguised as a war tribute is disgusting to begin with
only eight surviving members show up
cinematic punishment
tell you how tedious ,
a thoughtful and unflinching examination of an alternative lifestyle
about telling what at heart is a sweet little girl
and poorly-constructed comedy
odd
's an exhilarating place to visit , this laboratory of laughter
to pick up the durable best seller smart women , foolish choices for advice
his head
sandler does n't understand that the idea of exploiting molestation for laughs is funny , not actually exploiting it yourself .
to the refugees able to look ahead and resist living in a past
its and pieces of the hot chick are so hilarious , and schneider 's performance is so fine , it 's a real shame that so much of the movie -- again , as in the animal -- is a slapdash mess .
that is surprisingly enjoyable
was reportedly rewritten a dozen times
love , longing
anne fontaine
a light , engaging comedy that fumbles away almost all of its accumulated enjoyment with a crucial third act miscalculation
fred schepisi 's tale of four englishmen facing the prospect of their own mortality
in terms
is being dubbed
of watching them
the annoying score
write and deliver a one liner as well as anybody
own direction
is told as the truth
welles was unhappy at the prospect of the human race splitting in two
down by hit-and-miss topical humour
david 's
to get through
read the catcher in the rye but clearly suffers from dyslexia
wonder bread dipped in milk
wearing tight tummy tops and hip huggers , twirling his hair on his finger and assuming that 's enough to sustain laughs
is a silly -lrb- but not sophomoric -rrb- romp through horror and hellish conditions
wal-mart checkout line
some interesting results
original in its base concept that you can not help but get caught up .
the stills
movie competition
blair and posey
`` the kid stays in the picture '' is a great story , terrifically told by the man who wrote it but this cliff notes edition is a cheat .
is nobility of a sort
unrelated shorts
one more celluloid testimonial to the cruelties experienced by southern blacks as distilled through a caucasian perspective
highly
otherwise appalling , and
entirely suspenseful
of aristocrats
the achingly unfunny phonce and
seems content to dog-paddle in the mediocre end of the pool ,
worked up
of jaglom 's films
all the eroticism of a good vampire tale
never succumbs to the trap of the maudlin or tearful , offering instead with its unflinching gaze a measure of faith in the future .
first two
fans of so-bad-they 're
worst titles
self-amused
praying
this orgasm
of flatulence jokes and mild sexual references , kung pow
idiosyncratic humor
of pop-music history
uninspired story
rollicking good time
a comedy graveyard
kilt
no good answer
director abdul malik abbott
tsai 's -rrb-
to your lover when you wake up in the morning
a well-made evocation
it also rocks .
an average kid-empowerment fantasy
described as ` belgium 's national treasure
affects
a deftly entertaining film , smartly played and smartly directed .
south korean
the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz and big-wave surfing that gives pic its title an afterthought
to leave the lot
the dustbin
unhinged
's consistently surprising , easy to watch -- but ,
refreshingly clear
suspiciously familiar
significantly less charming than listening to a four-year-old
of john woo bullet ballet
excessively quirky and a little underconfident
find morrison 's iconoclastic uses of technology
thornberry
do all three quite well ,
an interesting psychological game of cat-and-mouse , three-dimensional characters and believable performances all add up to a satisfying crime drama .
well-edited
may have meant the internet short saving ryan 's privates .
one problem with the movie , directed by joel schumacher ,
one actor
of them cavorting in ladies ' underwear
of an adoring , wide-smiling reception
the computer and the cool
congratulate himself
it should be interesting
supply too much of the energy in a film that is , overall , far too staid for its subject matter
large cast
adrian lyne 's
shocks
more than people in an urban jungle needing other people to survive
leaving one to hope that the eventual dvd release will offer subtitles and the original italian-language soundtrack
fear and
with a confrontational stance , todd solondz takes aim on political correctness and suburban families .
a stab at soccer hooliganism ,
getting the better of obnoxious adults
the dominant christine
there 's nothing exactly wrong here , but there 's not nearly enough that 's right .
bebe neuwirth
german-expressionist , ' according to the press notes
the two
mechanical
twirls
makes you realize that deep inside righteousness can be found a tough beauty .
nonchalantly freaky
dilutes
care about the characters
has a caffeinated , sloppy brilliance , sparkling with ideas you wish had been developed with more care , but animated by an energy that puts the dutiful efforts of more disciplined grade-grubbers to shame .
, more frantic than involving , more chaotic than entertaining .
a retread of material already thoroughly plumbed by martin scorsese .
emptiness one
it 's time for an absurd finale of twisted metal , fireballs and revenge
gives viewers
the most wondrous of all hollywood fantasies -- and
it par for the course for disney sequels
a more generic effort in the genre
over many months
will all but
the essence of broadway
serenity and
all the spaces
powerful and satisfying
rocky-like
to women
elusive , lovely place
tongue-in-cheek attitude
dead-eye
to his pulpy thrillers
stephen
yellow asphalt
the film 's messages of tolerance and diversity are n't particularly original , but one ca n't help but be drawn in by the sympathetic characters .
that the new film is a lame kiddie flick and
a small movie
go with this claustrophobic concept
and ms. seldhal
assembled cliches and pabulum that plays like a 95-minute commercial for nba properties .
... most viewers will wish there had been more of the `` queen '' and less of the `` damned . ''
drag the movie down
protect the code
the skirmishes for power waged among victims and predators settle into an undistinguished rhythm of artificial suspense .
, lingering death
by epps
as immediate as the latest news footage from gaza
sade achieves the near-impossible : it turns the marquis de sade into a dullard .
sa da tay !
risky venture
set in the late 15th century
america 's
a sobering and powerful documentary about the most severe kind of personal loss : rejection by one 's mother
life interestingly
of pre-9 \/ 11 new york and
a silly -lrb- but not sophomoric -rrb- romp
the population
this charmer
of a show forged in still-raw emotions
a piquant meditation on the things that prevent people from reaching happiness
of its oscar nomination
the characters who surround frankie
fabulousness
rooting for the film to hurry up and get to its subjects ' deaths just so the documentary will be over
almost perpetually wasted characters
throwaway
strays past the two and a half mark
is sometimes funnier than being about something
and overall strangeness
fantastic
hoffman 's quirks and mannerisms
secret life
other psychologically
19 stays
sustain the buoyant energy level of the film 's city beginnings into its country conclusion '
, what 's with the unexplained baboon cameo ?
french psychological drama
the zest
on purpose
and butterflies that die \/
can not separate them
's the funniest american comedy since graffiti bridge
the evil dead
a movie without an apparent audience
to nostalgia
lin chung 's -rrb- voice is rather unexceptional
expands the limits of what a film can be , taking us into the lives of women to whom we might not give a second look if we passed them on the street .
satisfying conclusions
112-minute
often tender ,
seek and
, without sentimentalizing it or denying its brutality , transforms that reality into a lyrical and celebratory vision
of the viewer
routine action and jokes like this
was n't all that great to begin with
with no good inside dope , and no particular bite
bumbling american
welled up in my eyes both times
this feature
a reminder of how they used to make movies , but also how they sometimes still can be made
stifles creativity and allows the film to drag on for nearly three hours
and not bad enough to repulse any generation of its fans
back at blockbuster
a whole heap of nothing at the core of this slight coming-of-age\/coming-out tale
assesses the issues with a clear passion for sociology
a subtitled french movie
impatient
live up to the exalted tagline
housing
seem odd bedfellows
as plain and pedestrian as catsup
this nervy oddity ,
crossing-over mumbo jumbo , manipulative sentimentality
x-men - occasionally brilliant but mostly average ,
pellington 's
to consider what we value in our daily lives
insiders and
paul cox 's
as underwater ghost stories go
have problems , which are neither original nor are presented in convincing way
the butt of its own joke
a speedy swan dive
too interested to care
being trapped while some weird relative trots out the video he took of the family vacation to stonehenge
funnier .
qual
an empty , ugly exercise in druggy trance-noir and trumped-up street credibility .
of all movies
the predictability
has missed anything
flavorful
the two leads delivering oscar-caliber performances
a grittily beautiful film that looks
further and further
an easy watch , except for the annoying demeanour of its lead character .
go , girls , right down the reality drain
's lost the politics and the social observation and become just another situation romance about a couple of saps stuck in an inarticulate screenplay
unbearably lame .
the 1.2 million palestinians
pro or
provides the drama that gives added clout to this doc .
overwhelm what is left of the scruffy , dopey old hanna-barbera charm .
keeps this pretty watchable ,
slide down the slippery slope of dishonesty
an airless , prepackaged julia roberts wannabe that stinks so badly of hard-sell image-mongering you
-- and some staggeringly boring cinema .
uneasy bonds
that suck the audience in
of a loss that shatters her cheery and tranquil suburban life
that pumpkin is a mere plot pawn for two directors with far less endearing disabilities
auteil 's
the protagonists struggled
a mediocre movie
have an original bone in his body
gets to you .
the man and
obligatory outbursts
been trying to forget
two-hour running time
swear that you 've seen it all before , even if you 've never come within a mile of the longest yard
but never less than pure wankery .
everybody , wanna watch a movie in which a guy dressed as a children 's party clown gets violently gang-raped ?
succeeds where its recent predecessor miserably fails because it demands that you suffer the dreadfulness of war from both sides .
satire lucky break was aiming for
with a little more attention paid to the animation
who latches onto him
should be relegated to a dark video store corner
this traditional thriller
even if you do n't understand what on earth is going on , this is a movie that will stimulate hours of post viewing discussion , if only to be reminded of who did what to whom and why .
fluid motion
, almost makes this movie worth seeing .
a cinematic misdemeanor
to anyone willing to succumb
stands as one of the great films about movie love
of berlin
it 's just too dry and too placid
unsympathetic
a rich historical subject
fortify this turgid fable
a tearjerker
brimming with coltish , neurotic energy
berry 's saucy
franchise sequel
fogging up the screen
10
saw quentin tarantino 's handful of raucous gangster films and branched out into their own pseudo-witty copycat interpretations
between a sweet smile and an angry bark
culture only
`` the dangerous lives of altar boys '' has flaws ,
there are a few modest laughs , but certainly no thrills .
traffic scribe gaghan
devastating indictment
is a powerful , naturally dramatic piece of low-budget filmmaking
the sequel plays out like a flimsy excuse to give blade fans another look at wesley snipes ' iconic hero doing battle with dozens of bad guys -- at once .
ride for the kiddies , with enough eye candy and cheeky wit to keep parents away from the concession stand . '
own way
a flashy editing style that does n't always jell with sean penn 's monotone narration
at existing photos
past tragedy
sweet home alabama is diverting in the manner of jeff foxworthy 's stand-up act .
blade ii has a brilliant director and charismatic star
a truly frightening situation
an unforgettable
roll movie
some special qualities and
the most positive comment we can make is that rob schneider actually turns in a pretty convincing performance as a prissy teenage girl
gave me
often messy and frustrating , but very pleasing at its best moments
, '' it 's equally distasteful to watch him sing the lyrics to `` tonight . ''
a plethora of characters in this picture
a smashing success
officially , it is twice as bestial but half as funny .
of all ages
, carries a little too much ai n't - she-cute baggage into her lead role as a troubled and determined homicide cop to quite pull off the heavy stuff .
like ravel 's bolero , builds to a crescendo that encompasses many more paths than we started with
the film is a fierce dance of destruction .
very stilted in its dialogue
in my own very humble opinion , in praise of love lacks even the most fragmented charms i have found in almost all of his previous works .
make creative contributions
the top and movies that do n't care about being stupid
a good woman
in its epiphanies
of christianity
rather simplistic
updating
make
repulsive
a prostitute
nothing more than four or five mild chuckles
memorial to the dead of that day , and of the thousands thereafter .
done before but never so vividly
its raucous intent
really stupid
make the movie or the discussion any less enjoyable
an erotic thriller
video ,
puts wang at the forefront of china 's sixth generation of film makers .
thriller\/horror
the thrill of the chill
numbers '
is static , stilted
that its visual imagination is breathtaking
make j.k. rowling 's marvelous series into a deadly bore
through on-camera interviews
90-plus
than last summer 's ` divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood , ' but
watch as an exploratory medical procedure or an autopsy
care about a film that proposes as epic tragedy the plight of a callow rich boy who is forced to choose between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
the story is virtually impossible to follow here , but
the rueful , wry humor springing out of yiddish culture and language
disappointingly , the characters are too strange and dysfunctional , tom included , to ever get under the skin , but this is compensated in large part by the off-the-wall dialogue , visual playfulness and the outlandishness of the idea itself .
trivializes the movie
the rhetoric of hollywood melodrama
, exactly , is fighting whom here
each of these stories has the potential for touched by an angel simplicity and sappiness ,
remaining one of the most savagely hilarious social critics
, people may be wondering what all that jazz was about `` chicago '' in 2002 .
feardotcom 's thrills
the bra
against all odds
familiar issues
melting
a reason to care about them
, almost mystical work
provocative sexual
it ca n't escape its past , and it does n't want to .
to outer space
had , lost , and got back
on about nothing
the lack of naturalness makes everything seem self-consciously poetic and forced ... it 's a pity that -lrb- nelson 's -rrb- achievement does n't match his ambition
atmospheric meditation
cynical about documentaries in which underdogs beat the odds and the human spirit triumphs
do n't have the slightest difficulty accepting him in the role .
dog soldiers
it should be interesting , it should be poignant , it turns out to be affected and boring .
confined to a single theater company and its strategies and deceptions
fare
gangster flicks
why people thought i was too hard on `` the mothman prophecies ''
sheridan 's take on the author 's schoolboy memoir ...
reach much further than we imagine .
its borders
open-mouthed
the brilliance
three-minute
tuck everlasting suffers from a laconic pace and a lack of traditional action .
the work of a filmmaker who has secrets buried at the heart of his story and knows how to take time revealing them
by acting as if it were n't
especially when the payoff is an unschooled comedy like stealing harvard , which fails to keep 80 minutes from seeming like 800
the benefit
an awfully good , achingly human picture
that resident evil is not it
really busts out of its comfy little cell
life on the rez is no picnic
's sobering , particularly if anyone still thinks this conflict can be resolved easily , or soon .
`` home alone '' film
denouements
the tiger beat version
's similarly updated 1970 british production
a tv
that it 's offensive , but that it 's boring
`` shakes the clown '' , a much funnier film with a similar theme and
a cute alien creature who mimics everyone and everything around
out-of-kilter character
intricate
an invitation to countless interpretations
ex-marine walter , who may or may not have shot kennedy
emphasising her plight and isolation
a fine , rousing , g-rated family film , aimed mainly at little kids but with plenty of entertainment value to keep grown-ups from squirming in their seats .
hopkins -rrb- does n't so much phone in his performance as fax it .
the races and rackets change , but the song remains the same
1950s and
comedy equivalent
fill gallery shows
engaging and exciting
a winning and wildly fascinating work
older crowd
a national conversation about guns , violence , and fear
it eventually pays off and is effective if you stick with it
superb performance
him try out so many complicated facial expressions
a poster movie
now it 's begun to split up so that it can do even more damage
nicholson proves once again that he 's the best brush in the business
touched by this movie
gripping and handsome execution
jonah is only so-so ... the addition of a biblical message will either improve the film for you , or it will lessen it
like scorsese 's mean streets redone by someone who ignored it in favor of old ` juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks with titles like leather warriors and switchblade sexpot
every performance
dramatize life 's messiness from inside out
gets more inexplicable as the characterizations turn more crassly reductive
it challenges
getting all excited about a chocolate eclair and
character to unearth the quaking essence of passion , grief and fear
a pretentious and ultimately empty examination of a sick and evil woman .
still have to see this !
a quietly introspective portrait
a log
many of us live
own profession
is the performance of gedeck , who makes martha enormously endearing
motherhood and desperate mothers
to decide what annoyed me most about god is great
has created a brilliant motion picture
hack script
an intimacy that sucks you in and dares you not to believe it
world war ii memories
in every bit as much as life hems
all right , so it 's not a brilliant piece of filmmaking , but it is a funny -lrb- sometimes hilarious -rrb- comedy with a deft sense of humor about itself , a playful spirit and a game cast .
discontent
a virgin with a chastity belt
formulaic to the 51st power , more
quirky or bleak
, this dumas adaptation entertains
geddes
almost every relationship and personality in the film
the protagonists a full hour
of any movie
are jarring and deeply out of place in what could have
finding a new angle
primal storytelling
its premise is smart , but the execution is pretty weary
informative , intriguing , observant , often touching
old-fashioned but emotionally stirring
diminishing
the grief
we started to wonder if
de niro ,
the movie version of an adolescent dirty-joke book done up in post-tarantino pop-culture riffs
this is a nervy , risky film , and villeneuve has inspired croze to give herself over completely to the tormented persona of bibi .
about ignoring what the filmmakers clearly believe
with an unwieldy cast of characters and angles
fails to satisfactorily exploit its gender politics , genre thrills or inherent humor
of the dolls
for the bollywood films
counting
to ride a russian rocket
to take the warning literally , and log on to something more user-friendly
the movie attempts to mine laughs from a genre -- the gangster\/crime comedy -- that wore out its welcome with audiences several years ago , and
wildly overproduced , inadequately motivated every step of the way
the potential for pathological study , exhuming instead
for whom political expedience became a deadly foreign policy
is a genuinely bone-chilling tale
as sharp as a samurai sword
an exhausting family drama about a porcelain empire and just as hard
feel good about themselves
clinch
manufactured
latin
worthwhile
of homosexuality in america
will likely
that sends you out of the theater feeling
are quietly moving
how both evolve
to split up so that it can do even more damage
roger avary 's uproar against the mpaa
a genuine and singular artist
starts as a tart little lemon drop of a movie and ends up as a bitter pill .
you can trust
geriatric dirty harry ,
at three hours and with very little story or character development , there is plenty of room for editing , and a much shorter cut surely would have resulted in a smoother , more focused narrative without sacrificing any of the cultural intrigue .
'70s blaxploitation films
ca n't even
elusive ,
the white man
's immensely ambitious , different than anything that 's been done before and amazingly successful in terms of what it 's trying to do
the huston performance
have been
pan nalin 's exposition is beautiful and mysterious , and
's not life-affirming -- its vulgar and
we associate with cage 's best acting
a paunchy midsection
writing , skewed characters
is acute enough to make everyone who has been there squirm with recognition .
and lurches between not-very-funny comedy , unconvincing dramatics
careless and unfocused
simple manner
that reality
co-writer
is that her confidence in her material is merited
a lovely film ... elegant , witty and beneath a prim exterior unabashedly romantic ... hugely enjoyable in its own right though not really faithful to its source 's complexity .
the crime story and
compelling motion
to the audience and
is a small but rewarding comedy that takes aim at contemporary southern adolescence and never lets up .
an emotional wallop
so much phone
are little more than routine
true for being so hot-blooded
of eisenstein 's life
william randolph hearst
offering
a passion for the material
liked by the people who can still give him work
godard 's
an adolescent dirty-joke book done up in post-tarantino pop-culture riffs
is acute enough to make everyone who has been there squirm with recognition
are scenes of cinematic perfection that steal your heart away .
shot that misfires
thanks to huston 's revelatory performance
na
about tattoos
dull-witted and disquietingly
you misty even when you do n't
meddles
benefited from a little more dramatic tension and some more editing
sparkles in its deft portrait of tinseltown 's seasoned veterans of gossip , wealth ,
is and
a meditation on faith and madness
've got to love a disney pic with as little cleavage as this one has , and a heroine as feisty and principled as jane .
the cutthroat world of children 's television
jez butterworth
have ditched the artsy pretensions and revelled in the entertaining shallows
your dream
: he 's the con , and you 're just the mark .
with the warning
intense , claustrophobic
fellow moviemakers
to impress about e.t.
the too-hot-for-tv direct-to-video\/dvd category ,
sublimely lofty
, unforced naturalism
diverting french comedy in which a husband has to cope with the pesky moods of jealousy
mediocre movie
loss and denial and life-at-arm 's
huge heart
an homage to them , tarantula and other low -
, too shallow for an older one .
you for the late show
directing adams
de vivre
a topnotch foursome of actors
that presents an interesting , even sexy premise
and relevant today
of gunfire and cell phones
this fresh
be utterly entranced by its subject and
is n't nearly surprising or clever enough to sustain a reasonable degree of suspense on its own .
like a poor man 's you can count on me
biggest shocks
jean-luc godard continues to baffle the faithful with his games of hide-and-seek .
behind the curtains of our planet
little kids
in filming opera
to hoffman 's powerful acting clinic
most pitiful directing
only need to watch for about thirty seconds before you say to yourself , ` ah , yes
, jacquot seems unsure of how to evoke any sort of naturalism on the set .
unlike
a living-room war
of the festival in cannes
that separates comics from the people laughing in the crowd
may be a bit disjointed
much of jonah simply ,
is hereby given fair warning .
a stunning film ,
insignificant
a well-rounded tribute to a man whose achievements -- and complexities -- reached far beyond the end zone .
sexually
the derivative
humor , warmth ,
even if you do n't know the band or the album 's songs by heart , you will enjoy seeing how both evolve
in crisis -- and of two girls whose friendship is severely tested by bad luck and their own immaturity
the first two
the best thing that can be said of the picture
as social anthropology
in feardotcom
an underachiever
, it 's very much like life itself .
tired old gags
the stories and faces and
a wordy wisp of a comedy .
big-wave surfing
all that heaven allows ''
surprising in how much they engage and even touch us
a confusing melange of tones and styles , one moment a romantic trifle and
the original was not
created a monster but did n't know how to handle it
warmth to go around , with music and laughter and the love of family
is conversational bordering on confessional .
gritty , sometimes funny
about the controversy of who really wrote shakespeare 's plays
wreck
or maybe `` how will you feel after an 88-minute rip-off of the rock with action confined to slo-mo gun firing and random glass-shattering ? ''
demands
democracy and civic action laudable
formulas
a visually seductive , unrepentantly trashy take on rice 's second installment of her vampire chronicles .
if you can push on through the slow spots , you 'll be rewarded with some fine acting .
do the genial-rogue shtick
painting an unabashedly romantic picture of a nation whose songs spring directly from the lives of the people
new insomnia
obligatory
pulp
the durable best seller smart women , foolish choices for advice
wewannour money back
a pale xerox of other , better crime movies .
swipes
on the wonderful acting clinic put on by spader and gyllenhaal
are not at all
colour and depth ,
of the powerpuff girls
, something happens to send you off in different direction .
hitchens '
with wit and originality
newfoundland 's wild soil
those places he saw at childhood , and captures them by freeing them from artefact
it be nice if all guys got a taste of what it 's like on the other side of the bra ? '
reap
with the director taking a hands-off approach when he should have shaped the story to show us why it 's compelling .
inventive ,
solace here
angela gheorghiu as famous prima donna floria tosca , roberto alagna as her lover mario cavaradossi , and ruggero as the villainous , lecherous police chief scarpia ,
's harder
have made
orlean 's
irk viewers
secretly unhinged
bizarre bank robberies
overall , it 's a very entertaining , thought-provoking film with a simple message
earned
not that any of us should be complaining when a film clocks in around 90 minutes these days , but the plotting here leaves a lot to be desired
, this film will attach a human face to all those little steaming cartons .
though there are many tense scenes in trapped , they prove more distressing than suspenseful .
with `` xxx ''
on this twisted love story
, amari 's film falls short in building the drama of lilia 's journey .
smack of a hallmark hall of fame
of delights
saved from being merely way-cool by a basic , credible compassion .
if mostly martha is mostly unsurprising , it 's still a sweet , even delectable diversion .
poorly acted , brain-slappingly bad , harvard man is ludicrous enough that it could become a cult classic .
the film runs on a little longer than it needs to -- muccino either does n't notice when his story ends or just ca n't tear himself away from the characters
exact niche
's dull , spiritless , silly and monotonous :
's indicative of how uncompelling the movie is unless it happens to cover your particular area of interest
the most undeserving victim of critical overkill
ringu
a clash
you feel alive - which is what they did
admittedly broad shoulders
most folks with a real stake in the american sexual landscape will find it either moderately amusing or just plain irrelevant .
entertaining
martin donovan and mary-louise parker
if it were an extended short
is a sweet treasure and something well worth your time .
finely crafted , finely written , exquisitely performed
the writing is indifferent , and jordan brady 's direction is prosaic .
a shallow rumination on the emptiness of success
directed it may leave you speaking in tongues
seem more like medicine
of fiction
riveted with every painful nuance , unexpected flashes of dark comedy and the character 's gripping humanity
admire the ensemble players
radiates
emperor 's
such a knowing fable
unnoticed and
about their lives
streamlined
it will make you wish you were at home watching that movie instead of in the theater watching this one .
ca n't help but feel ` stoked .
dignified ceo 's meet at a rustic retreat and pee against a tree .
a rah-rah
less than adorable
bundling the flowers of perversity , comedy and romance into a strangely tempting bouquet of a movie
sexual jealousy
the most ingenious film comedy since being john malkovich
... tries to cram too many ingredients into one small pot .
one problem with the movie , directed by joel schumacher
ridiculous and
it does n't make for completely empty entertainment
like .
watch the procession of costumes in castles
used to anymore
computer-generated characters
thought i was too hard on `` the mothman prophecies ''
ability to right itself precisely when you think it 's in danger of going wrong
exceptional honesty
irrigates our souls .
delights
that do
a little alien
even the filmmakers
letdown .
lurks just below the proceedings and
, the humor wry and sprightly
will have you at the edge of your seat for long stretches
waited three years
a strange urge to get on a board and , uh , shred , dude
the -lrb- teen comedy -rrb-
laughed so much
the world
she is nothing
stolid remake
enjoyable , if occasionally flawed ,
wilde play
writer-director ritchie reduces wertmuller 's social mores and politics to tiresome jargon .
skewering
follows
gracefully
corn
a desire to match mortarboards with dead poets society and good will hunting than by its own story
what the point of it is
circles it obsessively
well-wrought story
contemporary southern adolescence
the movie has enough vitality to justify the notion of creating a screen adaptation of evans ' saga of hollywood excess .
is simply a well-made and satisfying thriller .
you begin to long for the end credits as the desert does for rain .
swings
is so prolonged and boring
a subtle , humorous , illuminating study of politics , power and social mobility .
a china shop
about fetishism
cor-blimey-luv-a-duck
easy to swallow , but scarcely nourishing
the cast ... keeps this pretty watchable , and casting mick jagger as director of the escort service was inspired
want to scream
slog
ends up being mostly about ravishing costumes , eye-filling , wide-screen production design and joan 's wacky decision to stand by her man , no matter how many times he demonstrates that he 's a disloyal satyr
of the way home
mermaid
the sequel is everything the original was not
where human nature should be ingratiating
prison
look away
sound like a mere disease-of - the-week tv movie
his circle of friends keeps getting smaller one of the characters in long time dead
calm , self-assured
most sincere
big enough for a train car to drive through
dramatically
while never really vocalized , is palpable
sacrifices its promise
about this traditional thriller , moderately successful but not completely satisfying , is exactly how genteel and unsurprising the execution turns out to be .
runs through a remarkable amount of material in the film 's short 90 minutes .
its characters and its audience
of fluff stuffed with enjoyable performances
inept , tedious
more watchable
a compelling coming-of-age drama about the arduous journey of a sensitive young girl through a series of foster homes and a fierce struggle to pull free from her dangerous and domineering mother
first-timer hilary birmingham
a term paper
spike lee
charm or texture
the self-serious equilibrium makes its point too well ; a movie , like life , is n't much fun without the highs and lows .
found its audience
has the right stuff for silly summer entertainment and has enough laughs to sustain interest to the end
taking insane liberties
've already
bad people
self-conscious sense
to accomplish
mild disturbance or detached pleasure at the acting
, they find new routes through a familiar neighborhood
to finish
his girl friday , ''
the animated sequences are well done and perfectly constructed to convey a sense of childhood imagination and creating adventure out of angst .
enjoyably dumb , sweet , and intermittently hilarious -- if you 've a taste for the quirky , steal a glimpse
construct based on theory , sleight-of-hand , and ill-wrought hypothesis
to a moviegoing audience dominated by young males
may be because teens are looking for something to make them laugh
his sense of humor
and grace woodard
the kiddies
a high-tech tux
even sexy
most interesting writer\/directors
the special effects
characteristic
enjoyed it
kirshner wins , but
unusually crafty and intelligent
carmen ''
sweet home abomination
of the cultural intrigue
, -lrb- haneke -rrb- steers clear of the sensational and offers instead an unflinching and objective look at a decidedly perverse pathology .
of wild , lunatic invention
like some like it hot and the john wayne classics
's hard to imagine another director ever making his wife look so bad in a major movie .
that does n't produce any real transformation
high infidelity
a nice , harmless date film
warn
probably the most good-hearted yet sensual entertainment
somehow it all comes together to create a very compelling , sensitive , intelligent and almost cohesive piece of film entertainment
like other great documentaries
was .
the relative modesty of a movie that sports a ` topless tutorial service
well-written television series
the remarkable ensemble cast
the-night chills
occasional jarring glimpses of a modern theater audience watching the events unfold
is in many ways the perfect festival film : a calm , self-assured portrait of small town regret , love , duty and friendship that appeals to the storytelling instincts of a slightly more literate filmgoing audience
premise , mopes through a dreary tract of virtually plotless meanderings and then ends with a whimper
it awfully hard to buy the impetus for the complicated love triangle that develops between the three central characters
the stylistic rigors
being able to enjoy a mindless action movie
will
a colorful , joyous celebration of life ; a tapestry woven of romance , dancing , singing , and unforgettable characters .
seems like a strange route to true love
you 'll forget about it by monday , though
sluggish , tonally uneven
serious themes
absurdist observations
lacks the charisma and ability to carry the film on his admittedly broad shoulders
a gentle film
fat
ever seen , constantly pulling the rug from underneath us , seeing things from new sides , plunging deeper , getting more intense
, the six musical numbers crystallize key plot moments into minutely detailed wonders of dreamlike ecstasy .
telling that his funniest moment comes when he falls about ten feet onto his head
becomes fully english
in substance
it 's an opera movie for the buffs .
for a long while
is to say that it does n't follow the stale , standard , connect-the-dots storyline which has become commonplace in movies that explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world
serry 's ability to take what is essentially a contained family conflict and put it into a much larger historical context
, like many of his works , presents weighty issues
grounds this overstuffed , erratic dramedy in which he and his improbably forbearing wife contend with craziness and child-rearing in los angeles
why should you buy the movie milk when the tv cow is free ?
be low , very low , very very low
the brutality
rite
even accepting this in the right frame of mind can only provide it with so much leniency .
lack contrast , are murky and
does n't connect in a neat way ,
, well-crafted psychological study
the feelings
hampered
's just not very smart .
who might be distracted by the movie 's quick movements and sounds
rarely have received such a sophisticated and unsentimental treatment on the big screen as they do in this marvelous film .
barely shocking , barely interesting and most of all ,
one of the most important and exhilarating forms of animated filmmaking since old walt
the lobby
, brash and mainly unfunny
of unfaithful
wanted to stand up in the theater and shout , ` hey , kool-aid ! '
did we really need a remake of `` charade
an eloquent , reflective and beautifully
cut a swathe through mainstream hollywood
inuit
with considerable dash
like she tried
a sobering meditation on why we take pictures
is it a comedy ?
woefully pretentious .
is sentimental but feels free to offend , is analytical
what 's most refreshing about real women have curves is its unforced comedy-drama and its relaxed , natural-seeming actors .
that measure
dark humor , gorgeous exterior photography , and a stable-full of solid performances
suspects that craven endorses they simply because this movie makes his own look much better by comparison .
could use a little more humanity ,
its position
a perhaps surreal campaign
i could just feel the screenwriter at every moment ` tap , tap , tap , tap , tapping away ' on this screenplay .
first shocking thing
hero 's
all , an interesting look at the life of the campaign-trail press , especially ones that do n't really care for the candidate
-lrb- writer-director -rrb- franc
who the other actors in the movie are
dresses
in his prelude
implies in its wake
, deuces wild is on its way .
looked
all its agonizing , catch-22 glory
feels somewhat unfinished .
familiar quotations
shake and shiver about in ` the ring
raphael
about in thick clouds of denial
it reduces the complexities to bromides and slogans and it gets so preachy-keen and so tub-thumpingly loud it makes you feel like a chump
waltzed
a big-budget\/all-star movie as unblinkingly pure as the hours
a bunch of hot-button items
because of the way it allows the mind to enter and accept another world
of cinematic penance
, accompanying the stunt-hungry dimwits in a random series of collected gags , pranks , pratfalls , dares , injuries , etc. .
manipulative claptrap
franz kafka
tara
genial-rogue
lead a group of talented friends
it 's consistently funny , in an irresistible junior-high way , and consistently free of any gag that would force you to give it a millisecond of thought .
the funniest person
runs them
re-assess the basis for our lives and evaluate what is truly ours in a world of meaningless activity .
john woo
quest story
of bielinsky 's
in its two central performances
alain
the ending is all too predictable and far too cliched to really work
a generous cast ,
porn than a serious critique of what 's wrong with this increasingly pervasive aspect of gay culture
depict a homosexual relationship in a mature and frank fashion
enter the fist is hilarious
, ham and cheek
offers chills much like those
of the crimes
sling blade and south
you cool
as the latest news footage from gaza
is bound to appreciate
goes beyond his usual fluttering and stammering and
reassuring manner
visually masterful
as that of intellectual lector in contemplation of the auteur 's professional injuries
a fragile framework
the edge of sanity
few hours
enough sardonic wit
its juxtaposition of overwrought existentialism and stomach-churning gore will have you forever on the verge of either cracking up or throwing up .
a fudged opportunity of gigantic proportions
weirdly , broomfield has compelling new material but he does n't unveil it until the end , after endless scenes of him wheedling reluctant witnesses and pointing his camera through the smeared windshield of his rental car .
into a genre that has been overexposed , redolent of a thousand cliches , and yet remains uniquely itself , vibrant with originality
a subculture ,
of jia with his family
take an entirely stale concept and
not only is it hokey
seems worth the effort .
do n't laugh
creates some effective moments of discomfort for character and viewer alike .
as you are watching them , and the slow parade of human frailty fascinates you
has its moments
original and insightful
the bottom of its own cracker barrel
bisexual
a tougher time balancing its violence with kafka-inspired philosophy
wins still
an example of the haphazardness of evil
the comedy of tom green and the farrelly brothers
digital videotape rather than
otherworldly energies
was reportedly
-- and long
even if you do n't know the band or the album 's songs by heart , you will enjoy seeing how both evolve , and you will also learn a good deal about the state of the music business in the 21st century .
too much syrup
spider-man is about growing strange hairs , getting a more mature body , and finding it necessary to hide new secretions from the parental units .
well-made
with a moral
all the religious and civic virtues
an appealing veneer
potshots
it distorts reality for people who make movies and watch them
lead actress andie macdowell
the picture runs a mere 84 minutes , but it 's no glance .
reveals the victims of domestic abuse in all of their pity and terror .
a few other decent ones
so aggressively silly
is consistently amusing and engrossing ...
one well-timed explosion
comprehend the chasm of knowledge that 's opened between them
dismally dull sci-fi comedy .
power boats ,
misconceived final
at every opportunity to do something clever , the film goes right over the edge and kills every sense of believability ... all you have left is a no-surprise series of explosions and violence while banderas looks like he 's not trying to laugh at how bad it
oddly humorous to tediously sentimental
pride themselves on sophisticated , discerning taste
a plethora of engaging diatribes on the meaning of ` home , '
kiddie entertainment ,
dazzling , remarkably unpretentious reminder
see the same old thing in a tired old setting
a retooling of fahrenheit 451 , and even as
screen magic
suffers from the awkwardness that results from adhering to the messiness of true stories .
suffocate
of gaza
the auditorium feeling dizzy , confused , and totally disorientated
competently directed but terminally cute drama .
of its making
ball-and-chain
disrobed most of the cast
bugsy
the film boasts at least a few good ideas and features some decent performances , but the result is disappointing
will quite likely be more like hell
that ten bucks you 'd spend on a ticket
a 95-minute commercial for nba properties
soderbergh 's best films , `` erin brockovich ,
it did n't entirely grab me
head and shoulders
balance pointed , often incisive satire and unabashed sweetness ,
we 've seen it all before in one form or another
will worm its way there .
a bumper
vicious as its characters
's a casual intelligence that permeates the script
propelled by the acting
milking
budding demons
, colorful world
warmth and humor
is schematic and obvious .
that might be best forgotten
stinks from start to finish , like a wet burlap sack of gloom
sugar-coated
say beyond the news
car-wreck
notwithstanding my problem with the movie 's final half hour
all awkward ,
gets violently gang-raped
had gone a tad less for grit and a lot more for intelligibility
will undoubtedly play well in european markets , where mr. besson is a brand name , and in asia , where ms. shu is an institution ,
allegiance
sees working women -- or at least this working woman -- for whom she shows little understanding
, it also represents glossy hollywood at its laziest .
generically , forgettably pleasant from start to finish .
discerned from non-firsthand experience , and specifically
just another disjointed
murk
most remarkable
drumline is -- the mere suggestion , albeit a visually compelling one , of a fully realized story .
drama and
hackneyed and
tightened
instructive
it 's bedeviled by labored writing and slack direction .
be bored by as your abc 's
the performances are all solid ; it merely lacks originality to make it a great movie
dip in jerry bruckheimer 's putrid pond of retread action twaddle .
plimpton
a sensational , real-life 19th-century crime as a metaphor
too impressed with its own solemn insights
theatres
tough-man contest
dullness
amiably
on the screen , just for them
their time -lrb- including mine -rrb-
is that rare drama that offers a thoughtful and rewarding glimpse into the sort of heartache everyone has felt , or will feel someday
like a hippopotamus ballerina
proves once again that a man in drag is not in and of himself funny .
blessed with two fine , nuanced lead performances
's harmless , diverting fluff .
capture the effect of these tragic deaths
take for granted in most films are mishandled here .
may prove to be -lrb- tsai 's -rrb- masterpiece .
tempting alternatives
immensely appealing couple
the son 's
it 's provocative stuff , but the speculative effort is hampered by taylor 's cartoonish performance and the film 's ill-considered notion that hitler 's destiny was shaped by the most random of chances
against humanity
for one of the worst movies of one year
american and
since freddy got fingered
go see this movie with my sisters
madness and
so much as
show that if you give a filmmaker an unlimited amount of phony blood , nothing good can happen
two star script
decide which character
knows the mistakes
meandering , low on energy
constrictive eisenhower era
they might
envious
-lrb- jackson and bledel -rrb-
vividly
you free
ice-t sticks his mug in the window of the couple 's bmw and begins haranguing the wife in bad stage dialogue
the woman
riveted
drowns out
suck up to this project
has dulled your senses faster and deeper than any recreational drug on the market .
did they deem it necessary to document all this emotional misery ?
faithful portraiture
excuse to eat popcorn
's a solid movie about people whose lives are anything but .
is not only the best date movie of the year
that tells stories that work -- is charming , is moving
that come full circle to end on a positive -lrb- if tragic -rrb- note
placing them
difficult task
must indeed
concerning the chronically mixed signals african american professionals get about overachieving
for a more immediate mystery in the present
distractions
the first bond movie in ages that is n't fake fun .
between likably old-fashioned and fuddy-duddy
it tells a story whose restatement is validated by the changing composition of the nation .
one-sided documentary offers simplistic explanations to a very complex situation .
lack a strong-minded viewpoint , or a sense of humor .
then , without sentimentalizing it or denying its brutality , transforms that reality into a lyrical and celebratory vision
for rain
trembling and gratitude
kitchen-sink
takes one character
neither sendak nor the directors are particularly engaging or articulate .
no french people were harmed during the making of this movie , but they were insulted and the audience was put through torture for an hour and a half
the only time 8 crazy nights comes close to hitting a comedic or satirical target
big fat greek wedding look
the definition
these ambitions , laudable in themselves , justify a theatrical simulation of the death camp of auschwitz ii-birkenau
this ambitious comic escapade
even more unmentionable subjects
is and always has been remarkable about clung-to traditions
is cletis tout
personal tragedy and also the human comedy
sublimely beautiful
in its own way
weaves both the elements of the plot and a powerfully evocative mood combining heated sexuality with a haunting sense of malaise .
fairly harmless but ultimately lifeless feature-length
sleepless hours
long stretches
the war movie compendium
cleaving to a narrative arc
enveloping
the gifted crudup has the perfect face to play a handsome blank yearning to find himself , and his cipherlike personality and bad behavior would play fine if the movie knew what to do with him .
with an unsatisfying ending , which is just the point
could have been something special
road
check your brain and your secret agent decoder ring at the door because you do n't want to think too much about what 's going on .
's better than one might expect when you look at the list of movies starring ice-t in a major role .
been sitting still
high-concept sci fi adventures
pearl harbor
the story is -- forgive me -- a little thin , and the filmmaking clumsy and rushed
to a certain extent
magnificent jackie chan
one well-timed explosion in a movie can be a knockout ,
hooks us completely
it 's not just the vampires that are damned in queen of the damned -- the viewers will feel they suffer the same fate
a choppy , surface-effect feeling to the whole enterprise
funniest and most likeable movie
is an exercise in chilling style , and twohy films the sub , inside and out
is consistent with the messages espoused in the company 's previous video work .
deeply absorbing piece
there is n't much about k-19
myrtle beach
the folks who prepare
than one might expect when you look at the list of movies starring ice-t in a major role
a thriller without a lot
its lead 's
cinematic
its rewards
despite the pyrotechnics
a bad sign
airs just about every cliche in the war movie compendium across its indulgent two-hour-and-fifteen-minute length .
traditional layers
beautiful film to watch
his determination to remain true to the original text leads him to adopt a somewhat mannered tone ... that ultimately dulls the human tragedy at the story 's core
first sight
at moralizing
by his kids to watch too many barney videos
is at once a tough pill to swallow and a minor miracle of self-expression .
is easier
notwithstanding some of the writers ' sporadic dips
color or
atop an undercurrent of loneliness and isolation
tadpole ' was one of the films so declared this year , but it 's really more of the next pretty good thing .
one of the best of a growing strain of daring films ...
the promise of the romantic angle
same love story
the highs and lows
about a boy
said
the profoundly devastating events of one year ago
the product of loving
ounce
one man 's occupational angst and its subsequent reinvention , a terrifying study of bourgeois
even if the screenplay falls somewhat short
a vivid , spicy footnote to history
as they may be
worth your seven bucks
learns her place as a girl ,
as if his life-altering experiences made him bitter and less mature
crane 's
a full experience , a love story and a murder mystery that expands into a meditation on the deep deceptions of innocence
defiance
flat-out amusing , sometimes endearing and often fabulous , with a solid cast , noteworthy characters , delicious dialogue
of masochism
exactly how bad it is
fontaine 's willingness to wander into the dark areas of parent-child relationships without flinching
psyche
twinkly-eyed
feardotcom 's thrills are all cheap , but they mostly work
an intriguing look at the french film industry during the german occupation ; its most delightful moments come when various characters express their quirky inner selves
adults ,
luckiest stroke
light , silly , photographed with colour and depth , and rather a good time .
true to his principles
sure to ultimately disappoint the action fans who will be moved to the edge of their seats by the dynamic first act
familiar tale
despite terrific special effects and funnier gags , harry potter and the chamber of secrets finds a way to make j.k. rowling 's marvelous series into a deadly bore .
its share of arresting images
is , also , frequently hilarious .
prominent
the tiny two seater plane that carried the giant camera around australia , sweeping and gliding ,
kang
once again strands his superb performers in the same old story .
judge this one too soon
of the modern working man
starts off so bad that you feel like running out screaming
can see where big bad love is trying to go
pathetic exploitation film
rain is the far superior film .
define a generation
think you 've seen the end of the movie
a petri dish
what 's most offensive
major acting lessons
high-profile
effective horror
will occur and not `` if
be in presentation
characterized by its surface-obsession -- one that typifies the delirium of post , pre , and extant stardom .
choosing his roles with the precision of the insurance actuary
to have been ` it 's just a kids ' flick
girlfriends are bad , wives are worse and babies are the kiss of death in this bitter italian comedy
like ringu
repetitively stretched out to feature length , awash in self-consciously flashy camera effects , droning house music and flat , flat dialogue .
bland
pure cinematic intoxication , a wildly inventive mixture of comedy and melodrama , tastelessness and swooning elegance .
defines
hollywood , success , artistic integrity and
which director shekhar kapur supplies with tremendous skill
delicate tightrope
a limpid and conventional historical fiction
unassuming films
violent movie
is oscar-worthy .
lovingly
so with an artistry that also smacks of revelation
summer movie pool
saturday night live-style parody , '70s blaxploitation films
a charming and funny story of clashing cultures and a clashing mother\/daughter relationship
watched side-by-side with ringu
of plympton 's shorts
it does have some very funny sequences
their role
ear-pleasing songs
mandy
1994
co-writer\/director jonathan parker 's attempts to fashion a brazil-like , hyper-real satire fall dreadfully short .
until a few days
as bad at it is cruel
claim
's similarly updated 1970 british production .
has its redundancies
a detailed historical document , but an engaging and moving portrait of a subculture
drooling over michael idemoto as michael
directing debut
ability to shock and amaze
a sun-drenched masterpiece
it 's kidman who holds the film together with a supremely kittenish performance that gradually accumulates more layers .
's probably worth catching solely on its visual merits .
ate a reeses without the peanut butter
the ` best part ' of the movie
driven by appealing leads
all before in one form or another
films crammed with movie references
preliminary notes for a science-fiction horror film
piffle
that only seems to care about the bottom line
earthly reason
that neatly and effectively captures the debilitating grief
the potential for pathological study , exhuming instead , the skewed melodrama of the circumstantial situation
really adorable italian guys .
delivers a perfect performance that captures the innocence and budding demons within a wallflower .
offers opportunities for occasional smiles and chuckles
blade ii is as estrogen-free as movies get , so you might want to leave your date behind for this one , or she 's gonna make you feel like you owe her big-time
sloppy , amusing comedy
should bolster director and co-writer
translating complex characters from novels to the big screen is an impossible task but
the tinny self-righteousness
it 's not a brilliant piece of filmmaking
, you ca n't help suspecting that it was improvised on a day-to-day basis during production .
very much of a mixed bag , with enough negatives
of stunning images and effects
has a dashing and resourceful hero ; a lisping , reptilian villain ; big fights ; big hair ; lavish period scenery ; and a story just
's the element of condescension ,
13 conversations about one thing
almost supernatural
the guys taps into some powerful emotions
turns out to be -lrb- assayas ' -rrb- homage to the gallic ` tradition of quality , ' in all its fusty squareness .
eddie murphy deploys two
shaped by the most random of chances
balance all the formulaic equations
while i ne
feature-length running time
's always these rehashes to feed to the younger generations
is hamstrung by a badly handled screenplay of what is really an amusing concept -- a high-tech tux that transforms its wearer into a superman
has moments of inspired humour
roiling
odoriferous thing ...
this trite , predictable rehash
thoroughly entertaining comedy that
's what makes this rather convoluted journey worth taking
in the way the ivan character accepts the news of his illness so quickly but still finds himself unable to react
he does not give the transcendent performance sonny needs to overcome gaps in character development and story logic
is good gossip , entertainingly delivered , yet with a distinctly musty odour , its expiry date long gone .
`` the other '' and `` the self
these characters are so well established that the gang feels comfortable with taking insane liberties and doing the goofiest stuff out of left field , and i 'm all for that .
deleting
continues .
weird masterpiece theater sketch
sun-drenched masterpiece
homage pokepie hat , but as a character he 's dry , dry , dry
like a fish that 's lived too long
becomes more and more frustrating as the film goes on
for hollywood horror
a violent battlefield action picture
this obscenely bad dark comedy ,
... blade ii is still top-heavy with blazing guns , cheatfully filmed martial arts , disintegrating bloodsucker computer effects and jagged camera moves that serve no other purpose than to call attention to themselves .
recycled
interesting but constantly unfulfilling
nod in agreement
an amusing and unexpectedly insightful examination of sexual jealousy , resentment and the fine line between passion and pretence .
no amount of good intentions is able to overcome the triviality of the story .
the latter experience
macdowell -rrb-
dullingly
aerial shots
a very funny romantic comedy
from any other
a hint of joy ,
belt out ``
those who are intrigued by politics of the '70s
his 12th oscar nomination
covers just
to come off as a fanciful film about the typical problems of average people
yet , it still works .
lifetime network
are undermined by the movie 's presentation , which is way too stagy .
taken away
the film 's thoroughly recycled plot and tiresome jokes ... drag the movie down .
capable thriller
is as appalling as any ` comedy ' to ever spill from a projector 's lens
with its company
layered and stylistic
film anything
for self-deprecating comedy
looks fake
the audience feels
a celebrated wonder in the spotlight
falls back
is the most visually unappealing
been better , but it coulda
a smile
it 's difficult to shrug off the annoyance of that chatty fish
approached the usher and
in the brain
after a therapeutic zap of shock treatment
whimsical and relevant today
slip out between his fingers
buried beneath a spellbinding serpent 's smirk
the story of trouble every day
the cast has a high time
because it does n't have enough vices to merit its 103-minute length
that is filled with raw emotions conveying despair and love
tale .
does n't always
even if it were n't silly
most ordinary and obvious
clinical
hours of material to discuss
ash
the movie does its best to work us over , with second helpings of love , romance , tragedy , false dawns , real dawns , comic relief , two separate crises during marriage ceremonies , and the lush scenery of the cotswolds .
a precisely layered performance by an actor in his mid-seventies , michel piccoli
is a film about the irksome , tiresome nature of complacency that remains utterly satisfied to remain the same throughout .
are on the loose
performs
oozing with attractive men
once emotional and richly analytical
of a frozen burrito
it sounds like another clever if pointless excursion into the abyss ,
disappointingly , the characters are too strange and dysfunctional , tom included , to ever get under the skin , but
their flaws
accompanied by the sketchiest of captions
neither
half-baked setups
journalistic work that draws a picture of a man for whom political expedience became a deadly foreign policy
vagueness
caper thrills
be as lonely and needy as any of the clients
greatest-hits
american-russian
the film is explosive
the good girl is a film in which the talent is undeniable but the results are underwhelming
some of the characters die and others do n't , and the film pretends that those living have learned some sort of lesson , and
you would n't want to live waydowntown , but it is a hilarious place to visit .
l.a. 's
is particularly impressive
is constantly being interrupted by elizabeth hurley in a bathing suit
fact toback
but rather by emphasizing the characters
one of the saddest action hero performances ever witnessed
the film never feels derivative
delusional man
the races and rackets change ,
admire these people 's dedication to their cause
-- being real --
a played-out idea -- a straight guy has to dress up in drag -- that shockingly manages to be even worse than its title
nowhere near as
for much longer
that reminds at every turn of elizabeth berkley 's flopping dolphin-gasm .
great party
considerable aplomb
what little grace -lrb- rifkin 's -rrb- tale of precarious skid-row dignity achieves is pushed into the margins by predictable plotting and tiresome histrionics .
found myself liking the film ,
stilted and
comedy cycle
saw in this film that allowed it to get made
as an actress in a role
without talent
an exhausted , desiccated talent who ca n't get out of his own way
it is a testament of quiet endurance , of common concern , of reconciled survival .
brash and mainly unfunny
slo-mo gun firing
big fights
of such reflections
seduces oscar
creates in maelstrom a world where the bizarre is credible and the real turns magical .
a minor miracle of self-expression
will probably make you angry
very definition
have the patience for it
just want to string the bastard up .
of perspective
`` serious issues ''
impress about e.t.
humor and a heartfelt conviction
a beautiful , aching sadness to it all
this is more fascinating -- being real -- than anything seen on jerry springer .
movie fun
slick
his for the taking
is both a snore and utter tripe .
poetic symbolism
as a block of snow
to show more of the dilemma , rather than have his characters stage shouting
as any of david
raging
's `` rollerball
begins to describe the plot and its complications
acting and indifferent
a bumbling american in europe
hackneyed concepts
it 's enough to watch huppert scheming , with her small , intelligent eyes as steady as any noir villain , and to enjoy the perfectly pitched web of tension that chabrol spins .
convoluted
stevenon
interminably
to his first name
, secretly unhinged
a simplistic narrative and
are lush and inventive
no unifying rhythm or visual style
hear about suffering afghan refugees on the news and still be unaffected
approached the usher
american pie
can push on through the slow spots
to duplicate bela lugosi 's now-cliched vampire accent
this mistaken-identity picture
rethink
tonal transformation
a-team
that frustrates and captivates
deserve the energy it takes to describe how bad it is
a talking head documentary ,
the very definition of what critics have come to term an `` ambitious failure
it all or its stupidity or maybe even its inventiveness
separate adventure
a psychological mystery that takes its sweet time building to a climax that 's scarcely a surprise by the time
prevalent
reshaping
, rather chaotic
of social upheaval
boisterous , heartfelt comedy
as an evil , monstrous lunatic
in-your-face family drama and black comedy
japan
just how much more grueling and time-consuming
out mediocre
one of the most entertaining monster movies in ages
about this traditional thriller , moderately successful but not completely satisfying ,
champagne
low on both suspense and payoff
understand
totally lacking
is so far-fetched it would be impossible to believe if it were n't true
has made a decent ` intro ' documentary
rise-and-fall tale
seems to want both ,
expressing the way many of us live -- someplace between consuming self-absorption and insistently demanding otherness
, innocuous and unremarkable
the frequent allusions to gurus and doshas
lie down
offers an interesting look at the rapidly changing face of beijing .
great actors hamming it up
leaks out of the movie
a coming-of-age film
in a major movie
descends into sub-tarantino cuteness
you come to believe that nachtwey hates the wars he shows and empathizes with the victims he reveals .
flat as a spoof
's less of a problem here
sorority boys '' was funnier
wins you over
on that score
silberling had the best intentions here
hackery
zhang 's forte
trimmings
give a spark to `` chasing amy '' and `` changing lanes '' falls flat as thinking man cia agent jack ryan in this summer 's new action film ,
in praise of love lacks even the most fragmented charms i have found in almost all of his previous works .
than to the original story
a culture-clash comedy that ,
do not involve a dentist drill
gives it new texture , new relevance , new reality
of condescension
hits , a few more simply intrusive to the story
but be warned
bogus story
franz kafka would have made
warm in its loving yet unforgivingly inconsistent depiction of everyday people
le besco -rrb-
it excels because , unlike so many other hollywood movies of its ilk , it offers hope .
aims to present an unflinching look at one man 's downfall , brought about by his lack of self-awareness
... they missed the boat .
if this is cinema
acknowledging the places , and the people ,
see another car chase , explosion or gunfight
political blair witch , a monstrous murk that haunts us precisely because it can never be seen
speculation
's a diverting enough hour-and-a-half for the family audience .
about a family of sour immortals
fessenden 's narrative is just as much about the ownership and redefinition of myth as it is about a domestic unit finding their way to joy .
than barbershop
structure and
mouthpieces ,
with an admirably dark first script by brent hanley
, madonna gives her best performance since abel ferrara had her beaten to a pulp in his dangerous game .
an odd amalgam of comedy genres , existing somewhere between the often literal riffs of early zucker brothers\/abrahams films , and
much of the lady and the duke
are tired
denied her own athleticism by lighting that emphasizes every line and sag .
the finish line winded but still
it 's a long way from orwell 's dark , intelligent warning cry -lrb- 1984 -rrb- to the empty stud knockabout of equilibrium , and what once was conviction is now affectation
the content is n't nearly as captivating as the rowdy participants think it is .
martin scorcese 's gangs
the moment takes them
comes through even when the movie does n't
shred it
a vivid , sometimes surreal , glimpse into the mysteries of human behavior .
what 's available is lovely and lovable
hollywood teenage movies that slather clearasil over the blemishes of youth
authentic , and at times endearing , humorous , spooky , educational , but at other times as bland as a block of snow .
is just the point
a good music documentary , probably one of the best since the last waltz
is working properly
directed by charles stone iii ...
real visual charge
a masterpiece -- and
humming
an engrossing thriller
the usual , more somber festival entries
`` based on true events , '' a convolution of language that suggests it 's impossible to claim that it is `` based on a true story '' with a straight face .
adventure and a worthwhile environmental message
tsai ming-liang 's
evokes the bottom tier of blaxploitation flicks from the 1970s
masquerading
that its protagonist , after being an object of intense scrutiny for 104 minutes , remains a complete blank
the transgressive trappings -lrb- especially the frank sex scenes -rrb- ensure that the film is never dull
hang a soap opera on
seductiveness
one experiences mr. haneke 's own sadistic tendencies toward his audience
, paxton is surprisingly brilliant , deftly sewing together what could have been a confusing and horrifying vision into an intense and engrossing head-trip .
an overripe episode
to sag in certain places
as a historical study and
, waydowntown acknowledges the silent screams of workaday inertia but stops short of indulging its characters ' striving solipsism .
successful
something-borrowed construction
rarely does a film so graceless and devoid of merit as this one come along .
hoods
as such
the crazy things
is a testament of quiet endurance , of common concern , of reconciled survival
is actually a compelling look at a young woman 's tragic odyssey .
's an opera movie for the buffs .
is a touching reflection on aging , suffering and the prospect of death .
of disparate funny moments of no real consequence
star-power
thoroughly formulaic film
spellbinding fun and deliciously exploitative .
out of you
its inescapable absurdities are tantamount to insulting the intelligence of anyone who has n't been living under a rock -lrb- since sept. 11 -rrb- .
his secret life enters the land of unintentional melodrama and tiresome love triangles
's a tour de force , written and directed so quietly that it 's implosion rather than explosion you fear
is grossly contradictory
between chan and hewitt
mockumentary format
stand-up comedy
as happy listening to movies
of such hollywood
's equally hard to imagine anybody being able to tear their eyes away from the screen once it 's started
by numbers , and as easy to be bored by as your abc 's ,
the film is grossly contradictory in conveying its social message , if indeed there is one .
the otherworldly energies
as the works of an artist
it rhapsodizes
deserves the dignity of an action hero motivated by something more than franchise possibilities .
in relationships or work
`` based on true events , '' a convolution of language that suggests it
humor and bite
sometimes dry
in all its director 's cut glory
i 've ever seen in the many film
of fashion
depends largely on your appetite for canned corn .
ub
a few new swings
self-consciously flashy camera effects , droning house music and
is only
no french people were harmed during the making of this movie
featherweight romantic comedy has a few nice twists in a standard plot and the charisma of hugh grant and sandra bullock .
languidly paced ,
watching a brian depalma movie is like watching an alfred hitchcock movie after drinking twelve beers .
creating a screen adaptation of evans ' saga of hollywood excess
everyman 's
the story has its redundancies
organizing
on the edge
of space
be called `` jar-jar binks : the movie
that throws a bunch of hot-button items in the viewer 's face and asks to be seen as hip , winking social commentary
be `` last tango in paris '' but
with infinitely more grace and eloquence
does have a center , though a morbid one .
the film with a skateboard
a rather frightening examination
inadvertent
expect and
inane and
has done the nearly impossible .
is so film-culture referential that the final product is a ghost
despite hoffman 's best efforts , wilson remains a silent , lumpish cipher
could have expected a little more human being , and a little less product .
succeeds as an emotionally accessible , almost mystical work
clear and reliable an authority
such a mesmerizing one
the huge stuff in life
restraint and a delicate ambiguity
their often heartbreaking testimony
quality cinema
jie
and bold colors
to be a whole lot scarier than they are in this tepid genre offering
outside of burger 's desire to make some kind of film
the script is a disaster , with cloying messages and irksome characters .
runs through balzac and the little chinese seamstress that transforms this story about love and culture into a cinematic poem
crucial
much a home
idiom
world war ii action
recreation
comes at film with bracing intelligence and a vision both painterly and literary
but only
a festival film
it was a century and a half ago
have made a point or two regarding life
slaps together his own brand of liberalism
in the stomach
of lame entertainment
contrived banter
the rails
to the road warrior
discount
with cardboard characters and performers
even himself ,
set in renaissance spain , and the fact
laws ,
devastatingly powerful and astonishingly vivid holocaust drama
human blood
, we get an ugly , mean-spirited lashing out by an adult who 's apparently been forced by his kids to watch too many barney videos .
he 's dissecting
to finally move away from his usual bumbling , tongue-tied screen persona
martin scorsese 's 168-minute gangs
for small favors
utilizes
into corny sentimentality
letterman with a clinical eye
boasts some tart tv-insider humor
provide its keenest pleasures
, ` swept away ' sinks .
friday in miami
as roman polanski 's the pianist
the bizarre as the film winds down
too-frosty
those unfamiliar with mormon traditions
most plain , unimaginative
summer popcorn movie
an admitted egomaniac , evans is no hollywood villain , and yet this grating showcase almost makes you wish he 'd gone the way of don simpson
to make its way past my crappola radar and find a small place in my heart
opportunity to embrace small , sweet ` evelyn
of the contemporary music business
a copenhagen neighborhood coping with the befuddling complications life
a single stroke
i 'm giving it a strong thumbs up
hereby
of the man
vulnerable
the self-serious equilibrium makes its point too well ; a movie , like life , is n't much fun without the highs and lows
it to get made
wears down the story 's more cerebral , and likable , plot elements
borrows from
types
's understanding of the expressive power of the camera
too bad
the disturbingly involving family dysfunctional drama how i killed my father
's far too fleeting
delicate
an endless trailer
enormously enjoyable
favored
is an encouraging debut feature but
films that leaps over national boundaries and celebrates universal human nature
breathtaking mystery
her considerable talents
handles the nuclear crisis sequences evenly but milks drama when she should be building suspense , and drags out too many scenes toward the end that should move quickly .
sex on screen been so aggressively anti-erotic
nelson 's intentions are good
comes off as a kingdom more mild than wild
less a movie-movie than a funny and weird meditation on hollywood , success , artistic integrity and intellectual bankruptcy
strangely hollow at its emotional core
playboy
such unrelenting dickensian decency that it turned me
taylor 's
long after you leave the theater
could make with a decent budget
schepisi 's
infinite
is dreary and sluggish
comfortably
maintains a cool distance from its material that is deliberately unsettling
asks
ineffective
a more balanced or fair portrayal
in the guilty pleasure b-movie category
always looks good
the following year
static set ups
entertained
low-key labor
eat the whole thing up
wondered what kind of houses those people live in
a wing and
little emotional resonance
one senses
little number
life affirming and heartbreaking , sweet without the decay factor , funny and sad
the sea '
you 'll swear that you 've seen it all before , even if you 've never come within a mile of the longest yard .
thanks to great performances
forum
style , structure and rhythms are so integrated with the story
, it 's waltzed itself into the art film pantheon .
may prove to be -lrb- tsai 's -rrb- masterpiece
about issues most adults have to face in marriage
gasp , shudder and
settle for a nice cool glass of iced tea
its awkward structure
would he say
in their version of the quiet american
makes you feel like a chump
directing style
the emphasis on the latter leaves blue crush waterlogged
though it inspires some -lrb- out-of-field -rrb- creative thought , the film is -- to its own detriment -- much more a cinematic collage than a polemical tract .
generally mean-spirited
fantasma
is n't quite enough to drag along the dead -lrb- water -rrb- weight of the other
man
the sensibility of a particularly nightmarish fairytale
than doting on its eccentric characters
tara reid plays a college journalist , but she looks like the six-time winner of the miss hawaiian tropic pageant , so i do n't know what she 's doing in here
one of those so-so films that could have been much better
although this idea is `` new '' the results are tired
cho 's timing is priceless .
a truck ,
could be , by its art and heart , a necessary one .
flick with antonio banderas
of cultural and geographical displacement
behan 's memoir is great material for a film -- rowdy , brawny and lyrical in the best irish sense -- but
cultural lines
stale first act , scrooge story , blatant product placement
secret
woody allen seems to have bitterly forsaken
two-way
not necessarily for the better
allows his cast members to make creative contributions to the story and dialogue
colour
critics be damned .
peels layers from this character that may well not have existed on paper
straightforward text
impressionable kid
does n't need gangs of new york .
an impenetrable and insufferable ball
touching film
rather thinly-conceived movie .
cause parents a few sleepless hours
a lot less time
the hell cares
descriptions suit evelyn
extraordinary faith
wait a second
it desperately wants to be a wacky , screwball comedy ,
art and life
cinematography to the outstanding soundtrack and
are just so weird that i honestly never knew what the hell was coming next .
now i can see why people thought i was too hard on `` the mothman prophecies '' .
scare any sane person away
is a clear case of preaching to the converted
previous
intimate relationships
it comes to the battle of hollywood vs. woo
theory , sleight-of-hand ,
trivialize the material
spring-break
is n't this painfully forced , false and fabricated
it 's never laugh-out-loud funny , but
one of the summer 's most pleasurable movies
are forced to reflect that its visual imagination is breathtaking
deftly setting off uproarious humor with an underlying seriousness that sneaks up on the viewer , providing an experience that is richer than anticipated .
like spall
more than anything else , kissing jessica stein injects freshness and spirit into the romantic comedy genre , which has been held hostage by generic scripts that seek to remake sleepless in seattle again and again .
allows each character to confront their problems openly and honestly
its situation
for humor in so many teenage comedies
the suavity or classical familiarity of bond
wear over his head
in both the writing and cutting
less worrying about covering all the drama in frida 's life and more time spent exploring her process of turning pain into art would have made this a superior movie .
has not withered during his enforced hiatus
mind the ticket cost
spectacles
has a certain ghoulish
i never thought i 'd say this , but i 'd much rather watch teens poking their genitals into fruit pies !
this is a gorgeous film - vivid with color , music and life .
its new england characters
zhang 's last film , the cuddly shower , was a non-threatening multi-character piece centered around a public bath house
as history
like the woman who inspired it
than cloying
the story , touching though it is , does not quite have enough emotional resonance or variety of incident to sustain a feature , and even at 85 minutes it feels a bit long .
is wickedly fun to watch
the campaign-trail press , especially ones
cassavetes thinks he 's making dog day afternoon with a cause ,
parable
of a surprisingly juvenile lark , a pop-influenced prank whose charms are immediately apparent
praise
it provides a grim , upsetting glimpse at the lives of some of the 1.2 million palestinians who live in the crowded cities and refugee camps of gaza .
's just plain lurid when it is n't downright silly
labelled
off-the-wall dialogue
bypass
shift
a minimalist funeral
jazzy score
even after the most awful acts are committed , is an overwhelming sadness that feels as if it has made its way into your very bloodstream .
too weak
of russian history and culture
bad at a fraction the budget
imitating life or life imitating art
the capable clayburgh and tambor
after all these years
hope not
of a video director
distinguish one sci-fi work
besides its terrific performances
, poetic , earnest and -- sadly -- dull
toast comic book films
losing its focus , point and purpose in a mess of mixed messages , over-blown drama and bruce willis with a scar
the fist is hilarious
hard
'll see del toro has brought unexpected gravity to blade ii
will be delighted with the fast , funny , and even touching story .
about the passions that sometimes fuel our best achievements and other times
it is a great film .
of very bad scouse accents
cameo-packed
affinity
the film has a laundry list of minor shortcomings , but
it 's the man that makes the clothes .
love with a girl
... is funny in the way that makes you ache with sadness -lrb- the way chekhov is funny -rrb- , profound without ever being self-important , warm without ever succumbing to sentimentality .
plods along methodically , somehow under the assumption that its `` dead wife communicating from beyond the grave '' framework is even remotely new or interesting
call reno
oftentimes funny , yet ultimately cowardly autocritique
one of the best silly horror movies of recent memory , with some real shocks in store for unwary viewers .
female friendship that men can embrace and
is not the director at his most sparkling
would require another viewing
darker unnerving
the comedy equivalent
might to scrutinize the ethics of kaufman 's approach
thoughtful , subjective filmmaking
even if the top-billed willis is not the most impressive player
signs is a good film , and
rather unintentionally
shock many with its unblinking frankness
the film is a hilarious adventure and i shamelessly enjoyed it .
academic skullduggery and politics
is a greater attention to the parents -- and particularly the fateful fathers -- in the emotional evolution of the two bewitched adolescents
sexual politics
comes from the brave , uninhibited performances by its lead actors .
stagy and
not an actual story
chasing amy '' and
to shake up the mix , and work in something that does n't feel like a half-baked stand-up routine
the delicate forcefulness of greene 's prose
martial-arts flick
audience is a sea of constant smiles and frequent laughter
product
had a good cheesy b-movie playing in theaters since ... well
same category
accomplished
`` bad '' is the operative word for `` bad company , ''
feel the least bit ashamed in admitting that my enjoyment came at the expense of seeing justice served , even if it 's a dish that 's best served cold
its new sequel
washington
can only love the players it brings to the fore for the gifted but no-nonsense human beings they are and for the still-inestimable contribution they have made to our shared history .
the smash 'em - up , crash 'em - up , shoot 'em - up ending comes out of nowhere substituting mayhem for suspense .
, this remains a film about something , one that attempts and often achieves a level of connection and concern .
like danny aiello
from its red herring surroundings
a performance that is masterly
again , as in the animal --
by those willing to endure its extremely languorous rhythms , waiting for happiness
bewitched that takes place during spring break
examines general issues of race and justice among the poor , and specifically raises serious questions about the death penalty and asks what good the execution of a mentally challenged woman could possibly do .
with so much leniency
irresistible , languid romanticism
difficult for a longtime admirer of his work
forget that bourne was once an amoral assassin just like the ones who are pursuing him
is a given
ramblings
believe she is kahlo
the husband ,
own pasts
days
are often funny fanatics
frustrates and captivates
flow
so unabashedly canadian
you 've seen `` stomp ''
the adventures of direct-to-video nash
of pokemon
do the punching
his approach
chaplin and kidman ,
mutates
as sorry
exquisitely
confessions may not be a straightforward bio , nor does it offer much in the way of barris ' motivations , but
a preachy parable stylized with a touch of john woo bullet ballet .
women 's depression
feel more
barely shocking , barely interesting and most
breezy
be rapidly absorbed
some serious re-working to show more of the dilemma , rather than have his characters stage shouting
comes across as a relic from a bygone era , and its convolutions ... feel silly rather than plausible .
audacity and
has considerable charm
1973 film
of shenanigans and slapstick
mr. twohy 's
i 'm not saying that ice age does n't have some fairly pretty pictures , but
pissed
topics that could make a sailor blush -
touts
shows and
would 've reeked of a been-there , done-that sameness .
attract and sustain
can wait till then
as a one-hour tv documentary
as part of the human condition
it is there to give them a good time .
there is no clear-cut hero and no all-out villain
transforms one of -lrb- shakespeare 's -rrb- deepest tragedies
's fun for kids of any age .
very amusing
aggrandizing
bearded lady
blacked
elegant and sly
of the more overtly silly dialogue
it seeks excitement in manufactured high drama
mingles
as outstanding as director bruce mcculloch
targeted to the tiniest segment of an already obscure demographic
that this is a highly ambitious and personal project for egoyan
an awkwardly garish showcase that diverges from anything
1984 -rrb-
finally revel in its splendor
our moviemakers do n't make often enough
with awe
by way of a valentine sealed with a kiss
clyde barrow 's
few films have captured the chaos of an urban conflagration with such fury , and audience members will leave feeling as shaken as nesbitt 's cooper looks when the bullets stop flying
getting under the skin of her characters
of candid camera
very few laughs and even less surprises
unmistakable , easy joie
no , it 's not as single-minded as john carpenter 's original ,
this film that even 3 oscar winners ca n't overcome
about the character
ourside the theatre roger might be intolerable company , but inside it he 's well worth spending some time with
filling nearly every minute ...
is a great story , terrifically told by the man who wrote it but this cliff notes edition is a cheat
the general air
usual movie rah-rah
is so pedestrian
allows his cast the benefit of being able to give full performances ... while demonstrating vividly that the beauty and power of the opera reside primarily in the music itself .
have all the answers
of young adult life in urban south korea
rapids
its own self-referential hot air
more likely to have you scratching your head than hiding under your seat .
an interesting meditation
a surprisingly juvenile lark , a pop-influenced prank whose charms are immediately apparent
cinema fans
more hackneyed elements
one such beast
wizardry
people who are enthusiastic about something and then
of a psycho
muddled , trashy
the animated sequences are well done and perfectly constructed to convey a sense of childhood imagination
to their characters
would be a total washout
being teenagers
of low-budget filmmaking
grasps
the most moronic screenplays of the year , full of holes that will be obvious even to those who are n't looking for them
star power , a pop-induced score
baader-meinhof
can disguise the fact that the new film is a lame kiddie flick and that carvey 's considerable talents are wasted in it .
are cheesy backdrops , ridiculous action sequences , and many tired jokes about men in heels
i loved this film .
not smart and not engaging
expert comic timing
look almost shakespearean -- both in depth and breadth -- after watching this digital-effects-heavy , supposed family-friendly comedy .
to match mortarboards with dead poets society and good will hunting than by its own story
generous , inspiring film
full of detail about the man and his country , and is well worth seeing
wacky concept
cool gadgets and creatures keep this fresh .
the eccentric
, especially with the weak payoff
america , history and the awkwardness of human life
into a few evocative images and striking character traits
a sadistic bike flick
a capable thriller
purr
a mechanical action-comedy whose seeming purpose is to market the charismatic jackie chan to even younger audiences
josh koury
it works under the direction of kevin reynolds
is n't necessarily an admirable storyteller
he 's one of the few ` cool ' actors who never seems aware of his own coolness .
writer-director walter hill
a mesmerizing performance
have received such a sophisticated and unsentimental treatment on the big screen as they do in this marvelous film
to substitute plot for personality
ultimately insignificant
themselves stifling a yawn or two during the first hour
john f. kennedy
robert louis stevenson 's
strangling
bittersweet comedy\/drama full of life , hand gestures , and some really adorable italian guys .
an inelegant combination of two unrelated shorts that falls far short
of discomfort for character and viewer
in search of all the emotions and life experiences
sustain interest to the end
gripping drama .
an intimate feeling , a saga of the ups and downs of friendships
of the class of women 's films
to show off his talent by surrounding himself with untalented people
schmidt 's
entertaining enough
race and
structured and well-realized
of lurid melodrama
modern day irony
it tries to pump life into overworked elements from eastwood 's dirty harry period
forget about one oscar nomination for julianne moore this year
compelling piece
the effort to share his impressions of life and loss and time and art with us
a puzzle whose intricate construction one can admire but is difficult to connect with on any deeper level
ugly as the shabby digital photography
of watching intelligent people making a movie
of a comedian
back seat
a no-holds-barred cinematic treat .
so purely enjoyable that you might not even notice it 's a fairly straightforward remake of hollywood comedies such as father of the bride .
ugly and destructive
filmmakers david weissman and bill weber benefit enormously from the cockettes ' camera craziness -- not only did they film performances
a romantic trifle
coordinated
incredibly outlandish
thinking , ` are we there
wendigo wants to be a monster movie for the art-house crowd
the imagined glory of their own pasts
all awkward , static ,
a vampire soap opera
mood , look and tone
wo n't have any trouble getting kids to eat up these veggies .
irrevocable
next to his best work
dodgy mixture of cutesy romance , dark satire and murder mystery .
its execution and skill of its cast
clever angle
no big hairy deal .
suspense , intriguing characters and bizarre bank robberies ,
what it 's trying to say and
she fails to provoke them .
boat loads
occasionally horrifying
a movie like the guys is why film criticism can be considered work .
a banal , virulently unpleasant excuse
have much emotional impact on the characters
a story about the vietnam war
undertaken
we could have expected a little more human being , and a little less product .
a joke
the viewer to doze off for a few minutes or make several runs to the concession stand and\/or restroom and not feel as if he or she has missed anything
is simply not enough of interest onscreen
a whole bunch
korea
provide its thrills and extreme emotions
heavy-handed symbolism ,
overtake
about the astonishingly pivotal role of imagination in the soulful development of two rowdy teenagers
did no one on the set have a sense of humor , or
acknowledges the silent screams of workaday inertia but
likeable
with references to norwegian folktales
, why not invite some genuine spontaneity into the film by having the evil aliens ' laser guns actually hit something for once ?
second world war
to huston 's revelatory performance
far more stylish
occasional slowness is due primarily to the perkiness of witherspoon -lrb- who is always a joy to watch , even when her material is not first-rate -rrb-
wrap the proceedings
, thoughtful
it a macy 's thanksgiving day parade balloon
switch bodies
like a big-budget , after-school special with a generous cast , who at times lift the material from its well-meaning clunkiness
a wacky and inspired little film that works effortlessly at delivering genuine , acerbic laughs
a mischievous visual style
that is itself
returned
although this idea is `` new '' the results are tired .
i 'm going to recommend secretary , based on the wonderful acting clinic put on by spader and gyllenhaal
as a noble teacher who embraces a strict moral code
little more than preliminary notes for a science-fiction horror film
complex web
a crowd-pleaser , but then ,
what we value in our daily lives
want to help -- or hurt
outselling the electric guitar
if you grew up on scooby
there are n't too many films that can be as simultaneously funny , offbeat and heartwarming -lrb- without a thick shmear of the goo , at least -rrb-
jaw-dropping action sequences , striking villains
great help
amiable and
bui
lack contrast
to build a movie around some flawed but rather unexceptional women , emerging with a fine character study that 's short on plot but rich in the tiny revelations of real life
strange quirks
have been better off staying on the festival circuit
puts a human face on derrida
gently humorous
a teenage boy in love
so much crypt
end up trying to drown yourself in a lake afterwards
the novel charm
as downbeat
nothing really happens
talent show
in madness or love
to burn every print of the film
practically any like-themed film other than its oscar-sweeping franchise predecessor
hat-in-hand
the more lascivious-minded might be disappointed in the relative modesty of a movie that sports a ` topless tutorial service
to portray richard dawson
stealing harvard ,
the stripped-down dramatic constructs , austere imagery
explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world
to scrutinize the ethics of kaufman 's approach
director roger michell
stylish tracking shots
enticing
is great fun to watch performing in a film that is only mildly diverting
a 75-minute sample
patriot games can still turn out a small , personal film with an emotional wallop
commendable
despite the efforts of a first-rate cast
sobering meditation
privileged moments and memorable performances
the quirky
guessed
is in the title
than this unexpectedly moving meditation on love , history , memory , resistance and artistic transcendence
rancid
converts
the middle ,
it 's all quite tasteful to look at
natural sense
a promise nor a threat so much as
afraid to try any genre and to do it his own way
means `
bungle their way through the narrative
a grenade with his teeth
holly
a cheap thriller
an insane comic undertaking that ultimately coheres into a sane and breathtakingly creative film
upload
its generic villains lack any intrigue -lrb- other than their funny accents -rrb- and the action scenes are poorly delivered
's just a weird fizzle
that you could easily be dealing with right now in your lives
a rain coat shopping
of sensual delights and simmering violence
the dreadfulness of war
the biggest problem
a funny little movie
a dangerous , secretly unhinged guy
, come to think of it ,
keep things on semi-stable ground
paranoid
of ouija boards
drudgery
separation and recovery
you expect more from director michael apted -lrb- enigma -rrb- and screenwriter nicholas kazan -lrb- reversal of fortune -rrb- than this cliche pileup .
lush and beautifully photographed -lrb- somebody suggested the stills might make a nice coffee table book -rrb- , but ultimately you 'll leave the theater wondering why these people mattered
maelstrom is a deliberately unsteady mixture of stylistic elements .
a passing twinkle
plays like one of those conversations that comic book guy on `` the simpsons '' has .
as a work of fiction inspired by real-life events
five minutes
a moving and solidly entertaining comedy\/drama that should bolster director and co-writer
jostling against farce , thoughtful dialogue elbowed aside by one-liners , and a visual style that incorporates rotoscope animation for no apparent reason except , maybe ,
but a movie
that was followed by the bad idea
in making me groggy
anything else
's just
than perspicacious
often intense character study
must have read like a discarded house beautiful spread
a crime fighter
value and
cause you to bite your tongue to keep from laughing at the ridiculous dialog or the oh-so convenient plot twists
revenge fantasies
lurks just
stay with the stage versions , however
korean american stand-up
its details
left off the film 's predictable denouement
a one-note performance
wyman
, for that matter
fantasized about space travel but ca n't afford the $ 20 million ticket to ride a russian rocket
playfully profound ... and crazier than michael jackson on the top floor of a skyscraper nursery surrounded by open windows .
horrifyingly
vignettes
what seems like done-to-death material
that fails to match the freshness of the actress-producer and writer
alarms
the opening scenes of a wintry new york city in 1899
schticky chris rock and stolid anthony hopkins ,
the story 's pathetic and
's my advice , kev
it 's hard to imagine anybody ever being `` in the mood '' to view a movie as harrowing and painful as the grey zone , but it 's equally hard to imagine anybody being able to tear their eyes away from the screen once it 's started .
a fine production with splendid singing
their work is fantastic .
opportunities
story and pace
a lot of their time -lrb- including mine -rrb- on something very inconsequential
if you 're looking for an intelligent movie in which you can release your pent up anger
that team up for a
an issue
discomfort and
the pile of useless actioners
messages to teach a young audience , which will probably be perfectly happy with the sloppy slapstick comedy
it 's still adam sandler , and it 's not little nicky
why human beings long for what they do n't have
my wife 's plotting
whip-crack
in the face of political corruption
in 1958 brooklyn
that memorable , but as downtown saturday matinee brain
is a crazy work of disturbed genius or merely 90 minutes of post-adolescent electra rebellion
found in sara sugarman 's whimsical comedy very annie-mary but not enough
its fair share
rapturous
brings documentary-like credibility to the horrors of the killing field and the barbarism of ` ethnic cleansing
marivaux 's rhythms ,
the only way to tolerate this insipid , brutally clueless film might be with a large dose of painkillers .
writer\/director dover kosashvili takes a slightly dark look at relationships , both sexual and kindred .
loss , discontent , and yearning
silver-haired
warden 's
my christmas movies
new york locales and
enter here
too heavily on grandstanding , emotional , rocky-like moments
shanghai
duking it out with the queen of the damned
physician
quality twist
accents
comedy ,
parties
burns ' visuals ,
office comedy
figuring out
can just follow the same blueprint from hundreds of other films , sell it to the highest bidder and walk away without anyone truly knowing your identity
one of the oddest and most inexplicable sequels in movie history .
value your time and money
when green threw medical equipment at a window ; not because it was particularly funny , but because i had a serious urge to grab the old lady at the end of my aisle 's walker and toss it at the screen in frustration
worth the extra effort to see an artist , still committed to growth in his ninth decade , change while remaining true to his principles
its pretensions
old tropes
works spectacularly well ... a shiver-inducing , nerve-rattling ride
for kevin costner
diver rusi vulakoro
witty and sophisticated
-lrb- sabara -rrb- cortez
very effective
an emotionally satisfying exploration of the very human need
an interesting movie
-lrb- murder by numbers -rrb-
emotional turmoil
at what hibiscus grandly called his ` angels of light
alongside
i found it weirdly appealing
yawning with admiration
a good chance of being the big
nonfiction
pop up
some fine sex onscreen , and some tense arguing , but not a whole lot more
debating societies
huppert ... is magnificent
dense and enigmatic ...
gets old
makes the silly original cartoon seem smart and well-crafted in comparison
for him
fighting off the urge to doze
it lacks a strong narrative
from elfriede jelinek 's novel -rrb-
h.g. wells
anne geddes , john grisham ,
needs better material
exaggerated and broad
our moviemakers
is saved from
the opening scenes
carpets
, like its title character , is repellantly out of control .
the punk kids '
could i have been more geeked when i heard that apollo 13 was going to be released in imax format ?
belongs firmly in the so-bad-it 's - good camp
made with careful attention
there are laughs aplenty , and , as a bonus , viewers do n't have to worry about being subjected to farts , urine , feces , semen , or any of the other foul substances that have overrun modern-day comedies
the latest adam sandler assault and possibly the worst film of the year .
underwater
its occasional charms
is doomed by its smallness
thought tom hanks was just an ordinary big-screen star
national lampoon 's
sometimes infuriating
it 's coherent , well shot , and tartly acted
about three years
in which most of the characters forget their lines
captures all the longing , anguish and ache , the confusing sexual messages and the wish
hems
what they see in each other
dashing and absorbing
but only among those who are drying out from spring break
an admitted egomaniac
heyday
jews who escaped the holocaust
rather toothless
a decent sense of humor and plenty
in ` life
's something i would rather live in denial about
it 's up to -lrb- watts -rrb- to lend credibility to this strange scenario , and
wheedling reluctant witnesses and
, we are forced to reflect that its visual imagination is breathtaking
every old world war ii movie
, ultimate x is the gabbiest giant-screen movie ever , bogging down in a barrage of hype .
animated classics
better celebration
would be in another film
corpus
inexplicably
taking a hands-off approach
our time
95
such a speedy swan dive
specific to their era
its depiction
really poor comedic writing
in boredom
rich promise
brilliantly written and well-acted
, soderbergh 's solaris is a gorgeous and deceptively minimalist cinematic tone poem .
becomes increasingly implausible as it races
leaves blue crush waterlogged
really rather special
the human comedy
and , for that matter , shrek -rrb-
withholds
it is nothing if not sincere
a transvestite comedy
is one of those art house films that makes you feel like you 're watching an iceberg melt -- only
j. lo will earn her share of the holiday box office pie , although this movie makes one thing perfectly clear
tapping into our reality tv obsession , and even tardier for exploiting the novelty of the `` webcast
liven things up
prim exterior
gently comic even as the film breaks your heart
has the dubious distinction of being a really bad imitation of the really bad blair witch project
onto the screen -- loud , violent and mindless
have a gift for generating nightmarish images that will be hard to burn out of your brain
ribcage
mcmullen
clearly the main event --
does n't make any sense
ditched the artsy pretensions and
's a visual delight and a decent popcorn adventure
pretty landbound
the pitch of his movie
hard , endearing , caring
is a convincing one , and should give anyone with a conscience reason to pause
the market
to feel like other movies
too is a bomb .
light-hearted
of a modern motion picture
that women from venus and men from mars can indeed get together
but a stumblebum of a movie
sustain a good simmer for most of its running time
feeling guilty for it
meatballs
with this movie
explain how the diplomat 's tweaked version of statecraft may have cost thousands and possibly millions of lives
achronological
the original film virtually scene for scene
a narrative puzzle
undercuts its charm
subject us to boring , self-important stories of how horrible we are to ourselves and each other
inhabitants
's also disappointing to a certain degree
fails so fundamentally on every conventional level that it achieves some kind of goofy grandeur
is a hilarious place to visit
away a believer
zips along with b-movie verve while adding the rich details and go-for-broke acting that heralds something special .
headed east ,
his performance if nothing else
takes hold and grips hard .
humor or stock ideas
the director , tom dey
the rules of attraction gets us too drunk on the party favors to sober us up with the transparent attempts at moralizing .
have strip-mined the monty formula mercilessly since 1997 .
overload
unapologetically
fun part
to inflate the mundane into the scarifying
brain-deadening
, the film gets added disdain for the fact that it is nearly impossible to look at or understand .
x.
the innocence of holiday cheer ai n't what it used to be .
friday series
enormously enjoyable , high-adrenaline documentary .
is rather like being trapped while some weird relative trots out the video he took of the family vacation to stonehenge .
spider invasion comic chiller
lethally dull
truly excellent sequences
the story has little wit and no surprises .
smoother
which should appeal to women
is without intent .
it 's light on the chills and heavy on the atmospheric weirdness , and there are moments of jaw-droppingly odd behavior --
thrown back
for all its generosity and optimism
, i would go back and choose to skip it .
as predictable as the tides
for the last 15 minutes
an unremarkable , modern action\/comedy buddy movie whose only nod to nostalgia is in the title .
in their roles
, it does n't disappoint .
is this
absurdities and
crashing into ideas and special-interest groups as he slaps together his own brand of liberalism
a helping hand and
a lazy exercise in bad filmmaking that asks you to not only suspend your disbelief but your intelligence as well
him a few laughs but nothing else
a single name responsible for it
a conniving wit
scherfig , the writer-director , has made a film so unabashedly hopeful that it actually makes the heart soar .
subjective filmmaking
it makes even elizabeth hurley seem graceless and ugly .
gets under your skin
no doubt that this film asks the right questions at the right time in the history of our country
sincere grief
disgust
french film
those prone to indignation
of sturm
still maintain a sense of urgency and suspense
doze
truly knowing your identity
comes far closer than many movies to expressing the way many of us live -- someplace between consuming self-absorption and insistently demanding otherness
stare
the film 's images
by james spader and maggie gyllenhaal
turns out
the wan , thinly sketched story
highly uneven and inconsistent ... margarita happy hour kinda
abel ferrara had her beaten to a pulp in his dangerous game
director kevin bray
there is something in full frontal , i guess , about artifice and acting and how it distorts reality for people who make movies and watch them , but like most movie riddles , it works only if you have an interest in the characters you see
action-packed an experience
will prove absorbing to american audiences
flabbergasting principals
a mildly enjoyable if toothless adaptation of a much better book .
is an actress has its moments in looking at the comic effects of jealousy .
crave chris smith 's next movie
spectacularly ugly-looking
shines like a lonely beacon
like this movie a lot .
it 's just tediously bad , something to be fully forgotten
if a few good men told us that we `` ca n't handle the truth '' than high crimes
brutally dry satire
the film is well under way -- and
i realized the harsh reality of my situation
unimaginative and derivative
director carl franklin , so crisp and economical in one false move ,
is n't a comparison
between lopez and male lead ralph fiennes
is a very funny , heartwarming film
with just as much intelligence
the computer and
the graphic carnage and re-creation
the spirit of the season
warner bros. giant chuck jones
you like it or not
throw us
character development and coherence
in a sense
anyone with a passion for cinema , and indeed sex , should see it as soon as possible . '
for a pop-cyber culture
for children
fast-paced and
the director 's many dodges and turns add up to little more than a screenful of gamesmanship that 's low on both suspense and payoff .
laugh-out-loud lines , adorably ditsy but heartfelt performances , and sparkling ,
90 punitive minutes of eardrum-dicing gunplay , screeching-metal smashups , and flaccid odd-couple sniping
lookin '
it might be like trying to eat brussels sprouts .
pull it
director shekhar kapur and screenwriters michael schiffer and hossein amini have tried hard to modernize and reconceptualize things , but the barriers finally prove to be too great
for them
hackneyed , threadbare comic setups
new texture ,
around 90
is hard to dismiss -- moody , thoughtful ,
chance to revitalize what is and always has been remarkable about clung-to traditions
those with a modicum of patience will find in these characters ' foibles a timeless and unique perspective .
from the sixth sense to the mothman prophecies
o.
only winner
something really good
of steven spielberg 's misunderstood career
joyous films that leaps over national boundaries and celebrates universal human nature
odd and intriguing
winning and wildly fascinating work
to truly care for its decrepit freaks beyond the promise of a reprieve from their incessant whining
this world who would argue that entering a church , synagogue or temple does n't mean you have to check your brain at the door
sexual and kindred
is sincere
are the lively intelligence of the artists and their perceptiveness about their own situations .
like its parade of predecessors , this halloween is a gory slash-fest .
the cast has a high time ,
it almost completely dry of humor , verve and fun
this film 's chief draw
the banter between calvin and his fellow barbers
much blood-splattering
an unwieldy cast
surprises you
while you have to admit it 's semi-amusing to watch robert deniro belt out `` when you 're a jet , you 're a jet all the way
an unsympathetic character and someone
was shaped by the most random of chances
who learns that believing in something does matter
the kind of sweet-and-sour insider movie that film buffs will eat up like so much gelati .
a fast fade
second chance to find love in the most unlikely place
lets up
aisle 's
building the drama of lilia 's journey
could have expected a little more human being , and a little less product
his kin 's
ends up merely pretentious -- in a grisly sort of way
hold up pretty well
the attention process
directed action sequences and some of the worst dialogue
had n't
's shrugging acceptance to each new horror
lurches between not-very-funny comedy , unconvincing dramatics
as stuart little 2
breathtakingly assured and stylish
of the most poorly staged and lit action in memory
under your arm
10-course banquet
keep the movie
-lrb- not to mention gently political -rrb-
it was intended to be a different kind of film
i saw this movie .
while the new film is much more eye-catching than its blood-drenched stephen norrington-directed predecessor , the new script by the returning david s. goyer is much sillier .
the only pain you 'll feel as the credits roll
it 's tommy 's job to clean the peep booths surrounding her , and after viewing this one , you 'll feel like mopping up , too .
nalin 's
dogtown experience
the sight of the name bruce willis brings to mind images of a violent battlefield action picture ,
waves
give shapiro , goldman , and bolado credit for good intentions , but there 's nothing here that they could n't have done in half an hour .
the same message
the journey to the secret 's eventual discovery is a separate adventure ,
because it seems obligatory
the best ,
in the '60s
blake 's
trapped wo n't score points for political correctness ,
to say that this vapid vehicle is downright doltish and uneventful is just as obvious as telling a country skunk that he has severe body odor .
to the power of women to heal
is little more than home alone raised to a new , self-deprecating level .
ultimate
while somewhat less than it might have been , the film is a good one , and you 've got to hand it to director george clooney for biting off such a big job the first time out
informative and
there 's nothing like love to give a movie a b-12 shot
a derivative collection of horror and sci-fi cliches .
docile , mostly wordless ethnographic extras
can easily
paints - of a culture in conflict with itself ,
's opened between them
adds enough quirky and satirical touches in the screenplay to keep the film entertaining .
a thoughtful what-if
phony relationship
are the whole show
to unearth the quaking essence of passion , grief and fear
make some kind of film
proves that some movie formulas do n't need messing with
i 'm all for the mentally challenged getting their fair shot in the movie business
between them , de niro and murphy make showtime the most savory and hilarious guilty pleasure of many a recent movie season .
disappointments i
so impersonal
a shiver-inducing , nerve-rattling ride
take centre screen
fumbles away almost all of its accumulated enjoyment with a crucial third act miscalculation
artsy , and even cute
of relating the complicated history of the war
is n't .
with special effects tossed in
that jim brown treats his women -- as dumb , credulous , unassuming , subordinate subjects
the moral shrapnel and mental shellshock
probing examination
, this one is a sweet and modest and ultimately winning story .
that the new film is a lame kiddie flick
the film 's considered approach to
manual animation
`` what john does is heroic , but we do n't condone it , '' one of the film 's stars recently said , a tortuous comment that perfectly illustrates the picture 's moral schizophrenia .
creative contributions
-lrb- allen 's -rrb- been making piffle for a long while , and hollywood ending may be his way of saying that piffle is all that the airhead movie business deserves from him right now .
is hollow , self-indulgent , and - worst of all - boring
satirical target
performances are potent
is so pedestrian that the most positive comment we can make is that rob schneider actually turns in a pretty convincing performance as a prissy teenage girl .
unexceptional
lists and
shoot-out
taking it
sy
apparent
tosses around sex toys and offers half-hearted paeans to empowerment that are repeatedly undercut by the brutality of the jokes , most at women 's expense .
in three hours of screen time
at such a furiously funny pace
the history is fascinating ; the action is dazzling .
if it 's unnerving suspense you 're after -- you 'll find it with ring , an indisputably spooky film ; with a screenplay to die for
creates sheerly cinematic appeal
tartakovsky
... could n't be more timely in its despairing vision of corruption within the catholic establishment
of nowhere substituting mayhem for suspense
freeman and judd make it work
android
perch
unguarded moments
hard to resist
on its soundtrack
a cruelly funny twist
of invention
1959 godzilla
than for its boundary-hopping formal innovations and glimpse into another kind of chinese
first and
's not so much a movie as a joint promotion for the national basketball association and teenaged rap and adolescent poster-boy lil ' bow wow
the hood
arnold schwarzenegger , jean-claud van damme
a veteran head cutter
is left with a sour taste in one 's mouth , and little else
dominate a family
staggers between flaccid satire and what
of dark humor , gorgeous exterior photography , and a stable-full of solid performances
stumbles
, it cares about how ryan meets his future wife and makes his start at the cia .
was directed by h.g. wells ' great-grandson .
struck less by its lavish grandeur than by its intimacy and precision
makes the silly , over-the-top coda especially disappointing
eastwood 's
on the theater seat
... tadpole pulls back from the consequences of its own actions and revelations
on elm street
tom hanks
an awkwardly garish showcase that diverges from anything remotely probing or penetrating .
combat movie
director hoffman
solondz may be convinced that he has something significant to say
mai
a dark room
could as easily have been called ` under siege 3 : in alcatraz ' ... a cinematic corpse that never springs to life .
of a cannon
four similar kidnappings
really work
though jackson does n't always succeed in integrating the characters in the foreground into the extraordinarily rich landscape
that the picture is constructed around a core of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas
misanthropic vision
moments to keep it entertaining
many flashbacks
communicate
a fine-looking film with a bouncy score
plenty of funny movies recycle old tropes
but a tedious picture
one man 's occupational angst and
being clever and devolves into flashy , vaguely silly overkill
with a rich subject and some fantastic moments and scenes
prior to filming
superb production values & christian bale 's charisma make up for a derivative plot .
grown-up quibbles are beside the point here .
uplifter
read the subtitles
sporadically funny
as ``
a fun
outweigh
concert comedy film
rather poor imitation
get along despite their ideological differences
, i must report that the children of varying ages in my audience never coughed , fidgeted or romped up and down the aisles for bathroom breaks .
gets royally screwed and comes back for more .
one it follows into melodrama and silliness
the story of trouble every day ... is so sketchy it amounts to little more than preliminary notes for a science-fiction horror film , and
appropriate comic buttons
the precarious balance between the extravagant confidence of the exiled aristocracy and the cruel earnestness of the victorious revolutionaries
ride for the kiddies , with enough eye
ca n't seem to get a coherent rhythm going
she does n't bother to make her heroine 's book sound convincing , the gender-war ideas original , or the comic scenes fly
is very difficult
its weighty themes
intriguing and alluring premise
shafer 's
mr. murray ,
seeks to re-create the excitement of such '50s flicks as jules verne 's ' 20,000 leagues under the sea ' and the george pal version of h.g. wells ' ` the time machine .
infuses the movie
storm
dumb and
of the plot ` surprises '
tome
slowest
is entirely too straight-faced to transcend its clever concept
in the glory days of weekend and two or three things
sci-fi drama that takes itself all too seriously .
in most
falls victim to that everlasting conundrum experienced by every human who ever lived : too much to do , too little time to do it in
's a terrible movie in every regard ,
the reason to see `` sade '' lay with the chemistry and complex relationship between the marquis -lrb- auteil -rrb- and emilie -lrb- le besco -rrb- .
it 's funny , as the old saying goes , because it 's true .
cowering and begging at the feet
walking-dead , cop-flick subgenre
avoid many of the condescending stereotypes that so often plague films dealing with the mentally ill
you 're a jet all the way
's that nothing can change while physical and psychological barriers keep the sides from speaking even one word to each other
binoche 's
jesus
a movie that 's held
an uncomfortable experience , but one as brave and challenging as you could possibly expect these days from american cinema
fresnadillo
as a director , eastwood is off his game
sarah and harrison
a little uneven to be the cat 's meow , but
hedonistic gusto
should see it as soon as possible .
stevenon 's
cheap scam
's some fine sex onscreen , and some tense arguing , but not a whole lot more .
an all-around good time at the movies
virtually no one
the farcical elements seemed too pat and familiar to hold my interest
, fistfights , and car chases
refreshing and
you 're enlightened by any of derrida 's
the banality and hypocrisy of too much kid-vid
political
spiffy bluescreen technique and stylish weaponry
a loss
a whole lot scarier
careers
such master screenwriting
normally good actors , even kingsley , are made to look bad
of the peculiarly moral amorality of -lrb- woo 's -rrb- best work
liked the movie
spout hilarious dialogue about following your dream and ` just letting the mountain tell you what to do .
seinfeld -lrb- who is also one of the film 's producers -rrb- do everything he can to look like a good guy
it certainly wo n't win any awards in the plot department
present ah na 's life
timeout
co-writer ed decter
simply putters along looking for astute observations and coming up blank .
is original
unsettling psychodrama that takes full , chilling advantage of its rough-around-the-edges , low-budget constraints
instruct
some strong performances
all in one
neil burger here succeeded in ... making the mystery of four decades back the springboard for a more immediate mystery in the present .
there 's a lot of good material here , but there 's also a lot of redundancy and unsuccessful crudeness accompanying it .
you see
predict there will be plenty of female audience members drooling over michael idemoto as michael
called any kind of masterpiece
set in a remote african empire
seagal ran out of movies years ago , and this is just the proof .
a subtle , humorous , illuminating study
the aboriginal aspect lends the ending an extraordinary poignancy , and the story
it 's great for the kids
cowering and
all those famous moments
emotional and
, green dragon is still a deeply moving effort to put a human face on the travail of thousands of vietnamese .
- the-loose banter of welcome to collinwood has a cocky , after-hours loopiness to it .
what comes from taking john carpenter 's ghosts of mars and eliminating the beheadings
you 're an absolute raving star wars junkie
, look and tone
to do , too little time to do it in
a widget
for the company
does n't care about cleverness , wit or any other kind of intelligent humor
started out
is sympathetic without being gullible
emotionally vapid
, he might have been tempted to change his landmark poem to , ` do not go gentle into that good theatre . '
the young woman 's infirmity
weepy
sketchy characters and immature provocations
some good , organic character work ,
has accomplished with never again
shaw , a british stage icon ,
from the ricocheting
emilie
human experience -- drama , conflict , tears and surprise --
sharp edges and a deep vein of sadness
quintessential
be transported into the life of wladyslaw szpilman , who is not only a pianist , but a good human being
when he moves his setting to the past , and relies on a historical text
on the experience of its women
generation episodes
he 's neglected over the years .
tones
her appear foolish and shallow rather than , as was more likely ,
dealing with the destruction of property and , potentially , of life itself
for a film that takes nearly three hours to unspool , is both funny and irritating
the most horrific movie experience i 've had since `` ca n't stop the music . ''
emotionally
than concrete story and definitive answers
queasy-stomached critic
cheaper -lrb- and better -rrb-
internalized performance
hang a soap opera
of his narrative
'll laugh for not quite and hour and a half , but come out feeling strangely unsatisfied
although barbershop boasts some of today 's hottest and hippest acts from the world of television , music and stand-up comedy
swallow
of miracles , the movie
see scratch for a lesson in scratching , but ,
provided his own broadside at publishing giant william randolph hearst
post-tarantino pop-culture riffs
you saw it on tv
lyricism
its superior cast
, it would 've reeked of a been-there , done-that sameness .
succeeds primarily with her typical blend of unsettling atmospherics ,
from the tinseltown assembly line
appealing character quirks
ill-advised
crafted a deceptively casual ode to children
rifkin 's references
mafia
of the good girl
clint
is more frustrating than a modem that disconnects every 10 seconds .
respective charms
this sort of cute and cloying material is far from zhang 's forte and
resolved
theme
pained
a surprising winner with both adults and younger audiences
retelling
` butterfingered ' is the word for the big-fisted direction of jez butterworth , who manages to blast even the smallest sensitivities from the romance with his clamorous approach .
the mystery
impart a message
new age-inspired
big meal
like kissing jessica stein , amy 's orgasm has a key strength in its willingness to explore its principal characters with honesty , insight and humor .
slapdash disaster .
are never
has the thrown-together feel of a summer-camp talent show : hastily written
complicate
of hope
their quirky inner selves
be proud of her rubenesque physique
forced drama
goofball movie
some nice twists
class resentment
die another day is as stimulating & heart-rate-raising as any james bond thriller
deeply out
what a vast enterprise has been marshaled in the service of such a minute idea
no worse a film than breaking out , and breaking out was utterly charming .
we a sick society
speak about other than the fact that it is relatively short
disappoint anyone who values the original comic books
bo derek
into what is essentially a `` dungeons and dragons '' fantasy with modern military weaponry
of a subculture
one of the most gloriously unsubtle and adrenalized extreme shockers since the evil dead .
as a slight , weightless fairy tale , whose most unpleasant details seem to melt away in the face of the character 's blank-faced optimism
time ,
destiny and redemptive
good
just is n't worth telling
a few cheap
hopeful or
true adaptation
banal as the telling
mordant
lingual and cultural differences
to seem as long as the two year affair which is its subject
duty and
desperation
slow and ponderous , but rohmer 's drama builds to an intense indoor drama about compassion , sacrifice , and christian love in the face of political corruption
the cracked lunacy of the adventures
muster just figuring out who 's who
sweet-tempered comedy
the skills of a calculus major at m.i.t.
solid , satisfying fare for adults
cultural identity
what might have been acceptable on the printed page of iles ' book does not translate well to the screen .
no solace here
do a homage
pop up in nearly every corner of the country
of the five principals
escape clause
will have a barrie good time .
enough in spirit to its freewheeling trash-cinema roots
, self-satisfied
deals with hot-button issues in a comedic context
fatal attraction '' , `` 9 1\/2 weeks
cliches ,
-lrb- toback 's -rrb- fondness for fancy split-screen , stuttering editing and pompous references to wittgenstein and kirkegaard ...
is what comes from taking john carpenter 's ghosts of mars and eliminating the beheadings
who ?
to get bogged down in earnest dramaturgy
humankind
in many other hands would be completely forgettable
if the inmates have actually taken over the asylum
in such an
epic cinema
any recent film , independent or otherwise , that makes as much of a mess as this one
is , like the military system of justice
so mechanical you can smell the grease on the plot
as the characterizations turn more crassly reductive
in her stinging social observations
the nonstop artifice
appeal to those
be accused of being a bit undisciplined
twenty-three movies
if you 're not fans of the adventues of steve and terri , you should avoid this like the dreaded king brown snake .
a quickie tv special than a feature film
keeps on going
a minor-league soccer remake
they determine how to proceed as the world implodes
i 've ever seen
from hong kong
feels familiar and tired
naturalistic than its australian counterpart
most purely enjoyable and satisfying
boot
a sense of deja vu
his sense of humor has yet to lose the smug self-satisfaction usually associated with the better private schools
affectionate depiction
seems to be exploring the idea of why human beings long for what they do n't have , and how this gets us in trouble
an artistry that also smacks of revelation
it 's so badly made on every level that i 'm actually having a hard time believing people were paid to make it .
funny stuff in this movie
impeccable sense
of human life
to the abysmal hannibal
mixed platter
research library dust
critiquing itself at every faltering half-step of its development
a fascinating profile of a deeply humanistic artist who , in spite of all that he 's witnessed , remains surprisingly idealistic
the durable best seller smart women ,
the end of the show
to documentary
the film acquires an undeniable entertainment value as the slight , pale mr. broomfield continues to force himself on people and into situations that would make lesser men run for cover .
gone the same way
of that first encounter
to the core of what it actually means to face your fears
mostly unsurprising
such a premise is ripe for all manner of lunacy , but
, it has said plenty about how show business has infiltrated every corner of society -- and not always for the better .
for having the guts to confront it
the dragons
rich , and strange
old college try
, shot in artful , watery tones of blue , green and brown .
a routine crime
any life of its own
equally solipsistic in tone
waiting to hear how john malkovich 's reedy consigliere will pronounce his next line
pootie
ca n't remember the last time i saw worse stunt editing or cheaper action movie production values than in extreme ops
guy ritchie imitation
time fillers between surf shots
trailer-trash
a walking-dead , cop-flick subgenre
colorful and deceptively buoyant until it suddenly pulls the rug out from under you , burkinabe filmmaker dani kouyate 's reworking of a folk story whose roots go back to 7th-century oral traditions is also a pointed political allegory .
the stories work and the ones that do
inevitable conflicts
the original new testament stories
very graphic
by a director many viewers
too amateurish
has created a provocative , absorbing drama that reveals the curse of a self-hatred instilled by rigid social mores .
screen material
chicago ''
there 's a plethora of characters in this picture , and
the visuals and enveloping sounds of blue crush make this surprisingly decent flick worth a summertime look-see .
about a film that proposes as epic tragedy the plight of a callow rich boy who is forced to choose between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
as it was a century and a half ago
it could have been something special , but
the astonishingly pivotal role
bean abhors
's no point of view , no contemporary interpretation of joan 's prefeminist plight
three strands which allow us to view events as if through a prism
by some cynical creeps at revolution studios and imagine entertainment
is trite
tucker
camera lens
seems so similar to the 1953 disney classic that it makes one long for a geriatric peter .
much smarter and more attentive than it first sets out to be .
breathing
conquer all kinds of obstacles ,
-- not even with that radioactive hair
it does n't even seem like she tried .
robust middle
it does n't follow the stale , standard , connect-the-dots storyline which has become commonplace in movies that explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world
a one-hour tv documentary
like `` they 're back
who ca n't act
the guarded
get more re-creations of all those famous moments from the show
little visible talent and
dazed
- she-cute baggage into her lead role as a troubled and determined homicide cop to quite pull off the heavy stuff
come up with an adequate reason why we should pay money for what we can get on television for free
williams
the victim -rrb-
there 's an excellent 90-minute film here ; unfortunately , it runs for 170
as unblinkingly pure as the hours
is a masterfully conducted work .
a ruffle
with words and pictures
solaris is rigid and evasive in ways that soderbergh 's best films , `` erin brockovich , '' `` out of sight '' and `` ocean 's eleven , '' never were .
a worthwhile environmental message
a sweet , charming tale of intergalactic friendship
this project
accepts the news of his illness
angling
choose to interpret the film 's end as hopeful or optimistic
leaves no southern stereotype unturned
must go to grant , who has n't lost a bit of the dry humor that first made audiences on both sides of the atlantic love him .
it can never be seen
compete for each others ' affections
largely a heavy-handed indictment of parental failings and the indifference of spanish social workers and legal system towards child abuse
- west coast rap wars
aims
can hardly
somehow manages to bring together kevin pollak , former wrestler chyna and dolly parton
avoids the obvious with humour and lightness
more smarts ,
emergency room , hospital bed or insurance company office
often hilarious romantic jealousy comedy
runs through a remarkable amount of material in the film 's short 90 minutes
too many spots where it 's on slippery footing
was the roman colosseum
the country
rates as an exceptional thriller .
it 's dark but has wonderfully funny moments ; you care about the characters ; and the action and special effects are first-rate
you wo n't
's more repetition than creativity throughout the movie .
family drama
do justice
good a job as anyone
testament to the power of the eccentric and the strange .
a moving truck
analyze that , ' promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year
this halloween
is a small film
backed
but completely fails to gel together .
built on a faulty premise , one it follows into melodrama and silliness
paint-by-number american blockbusters
far from heaven is too picture postcard perfect , too neat and new pin-like , too obviously a recreation to resonate .
talented and notorious subject
, touching
judd 's characters ought to pick up the durable best seller smart women , foolish choices for advice .
the charming result is festival in cannes .
labute ca n't avoid a fatal mistake in the modern era : he 's changed the male academic from a lower-class brit to an american , a choice that upsets the novel 's exquisite balance and shreds the fabric of the film .
length ,
achieves the remarkable feat
everybody loves a david and goliath story
for the honor
the guts
for a movie that , its title notwithstanding , should have been a lot nastier
all of its assigned marks to take on any life of its own
keep your eyes open
welled
miller , kuras
that 's about as subtle as a party political broadcast
stories of any stripe
bollywood films
makes sex
performer
real howler
rehashes several old themes and
a subzero version of monsters , inc. ,
indieflick
overall result
completely creatively stillborn and executed in a manner that i 'm not sure could be a single iota worse ... a soulless hunk of exploitative garbage .
at a brief 42 minutes , we need more x and less blab .
can read the subtitles -lrb- the opera is sung in italian -rrb- and you like ` masterpiece theatre ' type costumes
is too busy getting in its own way to be anything but frustrating , boring , and forgettable
transcendent
wo n't harm anyone
pretty much the same way
it is nit-picky about the hypocrisies of our time
bartlett 's familiar quotations
drama and lyricism
and snappy dialogue
the heedless impetuousness of youth is on full , irritating display in -lrb- this -rrb- meandering and pointless french coming-of-age import from writer-director anne-sophie birot .
does n't really know or care about the characters ,
even a must-see
hardly an objective documentary , but it 's great cinematic polemic ... love moore or loathe him , you 've got to admire ... the intensity with which he 's willing to express his convictions .
better than to rush to the theatre for this one
methodology
seems embarrassed by his own invention
the procession
powerment
stanley
, world-renowned filmmakers
still manages at least a decent attempt at meaningful cinema
manufactured to me and artificial
tiny sense
before but never so vividly
a pun
like its bizarre heroine
it 's just grating
feel like a party
be enough to keep many moviegoers
a motion picture can truly be
little mermaid
failure .
confines himself to shtick and sentimentality -- the one bald and the other sloppy .
just offbeat enough to keep you interested without coming close to bowling you over .
middle-age
the film fails to make the most out of the intriguing premise .
at the mercy of its inventiveness
advertised as a comedy
credit '
the window
beautiful
blur as the importance of the man and the code merge
an object
climactic events
the weird thing about the santa clause 2 , purportedly a children 's movie , is that there is nothing in it to engage children emotionally .
director adrian lyne
check your brain and your secret agent decoder ring at the door because you do n't want to think too much about what 's going on
lack depth or complexity ,
figured out the con and the players in this debut film by argentine director fabian bielinsky
waiting for us at home
bodily functions
angel simplicity
life , hand gestures ,
avant garde director
the microscope
than the tepid star trek
director gerardo vera has drenched in swoony music and fever-pitched melodrama
downbeat , period-perfect biopic hammers home a heavy-handed moralistic message .
in the wrong hands , i.e. peploe 's , it 's simply unbearable
gooding
were the third ending of clue
command
take on loss and loneliness .
of fun for all
indeed almost
if it were subtler ... or
is actually
conventional , even predictable remake
this is a shrewd and effective film from a director who understands how to create and sustain a mood .
pee-related sight gags that might even cause tom green a grimace ; still , myer 's energy
everything too safe
fateful
play hannibal lecter again ,
as the lead actor phones in his autobiographical performance
woe is the horror fan who opts to overlook this goofily endearing and well-lensed gorefest
a feature-length sitcom
relied too much on convention
the film 's hero
affectation-free
like mike is n't going to make box office money that makes michael jordan jealous , but it has some cute moments , funny scenes , and hits the target audience -lrb- young bow wow fans -rrb- - with nothing but net
makes up for in heart what it lacks in outright newness
log on to something more user-friendly
not that any of us should be complaining when a film clocks in around 90 minutes these days
in comedies like american pie
two-thirds
do best -
into a movie
is not as terrible as the synergistic impulse that created it
directors harry gantz and joe gantz have chosen a fascinating subject matter , but
with a cell phone
petty
on the sequel
sleekness
schmucks
in my audience
the extreme generation ' pic
the popularity of my big fat greek wedding
a particularly dark moment in history
annoyed
clever and funny
unoriginal
leaves something to be desired .
's giving it the old college try
the question
enthusiastic charm
rancid , well-intentioned , but shamelessly manipulative movie
a bad run
`` frailty '' offers chills much like those that you get when sitting around a campfire around midnight , telling creepy stories to give each other the willies .
the bland songs to the colorful but flat drawings
-lrb- there 's -rrb-
ethnic slurs
the gratuitous cinematic distractions impressed upon it
off his game
westerners
part of what makes dover kosashvili 's outstanding feature debut so potent
that is .
overcome bad hair design
isolation and frustration
predictable parent
could be any flatter
the film goes on
is the first film i 've ever seen that had no obvious directing involved .
there may have been a good film in `` trouble every day , '' but
fine actors
no-brainer
disposable , kitchen-sink homage that illustrates why the whole is so often less than the sum of its parts in today 's hollywood
sober us
's family .
the blasphemous bad boy of suburban jersey
v.s. naipaul 's
flopped
force its quirkiness
some of the computer animation is handsome ,
good qualities
that emerges
're willing to go with this claustrophobic concept
move away
is workmanlike in the extreme
sluggish pace and lack
left it lying there
strongest
with shootings , beatings , and more cussing
received such a sophisticated and unsentimental treatment on the big screen as they do in this marvelous film
front of you
jolt you out of your seat a couple of times
demonstrating
simply does n't
's a whole heap of nothing at the core of this slight coming-of-age\/coming-out tale .
jettisoned some crucial drama
welcome step
some of which
's a plethora of characters in this picture
whole affair
a sharp movie
gambling and throwing a basketball game for money is n't a new plot --
this is the kind of movie that gets a quick release before real contenders arrive in september .
you wish that the movie had worked a little harder to conceal its contrivances
warm and charming
a detective story and a romance
, natural acting
occasional bursts
though frodo 's quest remains unfulfilled , a hardy group of determined new zealanders has proved its creative mettle .
walks a tricky tightrope between being wickedly funny and just plain wicked .
eminently
respond by hitting on each other .
than bad
used it in black and white
clear and reliable
is to be ya-ya
jonah is only so-so ... the addition of a biblical message will either improve the film for you , or it will lessen it .
're forced to follow .
this uncharismatically
that distinguishes a randall wallace film from any other
than the sequels
by iran
miracle of miracles , the movie
the residents of a copenhagen neighborhood coping with the befuddling complications life
crime melodrama
may be based on a true and historically significant story
for something fresh to say
in spite of its predictability
hammer home every one of its points
a soulless hunk of exploitative garbage
an admitted egomaniac , evans is no hollywood villain , and
in an artless sytle
overwhelmed by predictability
an unhappy , repressed and twisted personal life their tormentor deserved
repetitive arguments , schemes and treachery
the manner
duvall 's throbbing sincerity and his elderly propensity for patting people while he talks
return to never land is reliable
that proves
supposed to be a romantic comedy
of a skyscraper
to neverland
ploughing the same furrow
hard-driving narcissism is a given
back to the future
a-knocking
has the twinkling eyes , repressed smile and determined face needed to carry out a dickensian hero .
cold-fish act
to live a rich and full life
while not quite `` shrek '' or `` monsters , inc. '' , it 's not too bad .
the most practiced curmudgeon
to better understand why this did n't connect with me would require another viewing , and
hews out a world
inspire a few kids not to grow up to be greedy
music and images
smoothed over by an overwhelming need to tender inspirational tidings , especially
stay in touch with your own skin ,
ramsay and
humble , teach
nearly psychic nuances
tambor 's
to his legend
the young actors ,
whether or not ultimate blame
so many red herrings ,
an exhilarating
their own views
gone are the flamboyant mannerisms that are the trademark of several of his performances .
the visual flair and bouncing bravado
the high-strung but flaccid drama
most sincere and artful movie
in the middle of sad in the middle of hopeful
stylish but
's fairly solid -- not to mention well edited so that it certainly does n't feel like a film that strays past the two and a half mark
suspenseful enough for older kids
never seems hopelessly juvenile .
a an
fantastic reign of fire looked
that cautions children about disturbing the world 's delicate ecological balance
seems twice as long
delivers big time
whose meaning and impact
find their own rhythm and
in perversity
stymied by accents thick as mud .
its sincere acting
with virtuoso throat-singing
it wants to be a retro-refitting exercise in campy recall for older fans or a silly , nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick
has a wooden delivery
does n't quite do justice to the awfulness of the movie , for that comes through all too painfully in the execution
crossover viewers
shallower movies
most films
very enjoyable
in the audience at the preview screening
when i heard that apollo 13 was going to be released in imax format
know that ten bucks you 'd spend on a ticket ?
guys '
drunken
more inadvertent ones and stunningly trite
credible compassion
adaptation 's success
300 years of russian history and culture compressed into an evanescent , seamless and sumptuous stream of consciousness .
-lrb- a -rrb- boldly stroked , luridly coloured , uni-dimensional nonsense machine that strokes the eyeballs while it evaporates like so much crypt mist in the brain .
refined as all the classic dramas it borrows from
growth in his ninth decade
action-thriller\/dark comedy
hell-jaunt
for theatrical release
the efforts of its star , kline ,
's critic-proof ,
it seems impossible that an epic four-hour indian musical about a cricket game could be this good , but
both overplayed and exaggerated
a film with contemporary political resonance illustrated by a winning family story .
a speed that is slow to those of us in middle age
become very involved
have enough finely tuned acting to compensate for the movie 's failings
straight-faced
, but its not very informative about its titular character and no more challenging than your average television biopic
yourself wishing that you and they were in another movie
rural
it 's packed with adventure and a worthwhile environmental message , so it 's great for the kids .
a slight , weightless fairy tale ,
is to determine how well the schmaltz is manufactured -- to assess the quality of the manipulative engineering
perfectly respectable ,
the film 's verbal pokes
south korea
chew by linking the massacre
dynamic decades
the dispatching of the cast
ram dass : fierce grace does n't organize it with any particular insight
inherently caustic and
, it does not achieve the kind of dramatic unity that transports you .
as a daytime soaper
astonishing ... -lrb- frames -rrb- profound ethical and philosophical questions in the form of dazzling pop entertainment .
aimed squarely
not averting his eyes
astronomically bad
of the cultural and moral issues involved in the process
, the drama feels rigged and sluggish .
love the robust middle of this picture .
it solemnly advances a daringly preposterous thesis
focuses too much on max when he should be filling the screen with this tortured , dull artist and monster-in-the - making .
accompanies
one of the better video-game-based flicks , is that the film acknowledges upfront that the plot makes no sense , such that the lack of linearity is the point of emotional and moral departure for protagonist alice .
vivre
say the least ,
circuit queens
collect a bunch of people who are enthusiastic about something and then
of warmth , colour and cringe
scottish
the film sometimes flags ... but there is enough secondary action to keep things moving along at a brisk , amusing pace .
sexual possibility
with music and laughter
a gangster sweating
someone other than the director
some fine sex onscreen , and some tense arguing
completely awful iranian drama ... as much fun as a grouchy ayatollah in a cold mosque .
the corpse count ultimately overrides what little we learn along the way about vicarious redemption .
disregard
trying to distract us with the solution to another
unofficially
this cinematic snow cone is as innocuous as it is flavorless .
gender-bending
the diciness of colonics
feminist empowerment tale thinly
the color sense of stuart little 2
their own idiosyncratic way
what might 've been an exhilarating exploration of an odd love triangle
welles groupie\/scholar peter bogdanovich took a long time to do it , but he 's finally provided his own broadside at publishing giant william randolph hearst .
sci-fi -rrb-
to read the subtitles
an elegant film
shaken as nesbitt 's cooper
modest if encouraging return
, you 're likely wondering why you 've been watching all this strutting and posturing .
the most original fantasy film
a film -- rowdy
the movie only intermittently lives up to the stories and faces and music of the men who are its subject .
cruel story
this enthralling documentary
the slow , painful healing process
shows he 's back in form , with an astoundingly rich film .
uncoordinated
her grace
's definitely a step in the right direction
meaningful
to other installments in the ryan series
an exhilarating exploration
the conventional science-fiction elements
lacks the emotional resonance of either of those movies
a surprise
a fringe feminist conspiracy theorist
the film compels
a historically significant work
of murder and mayhem
ferrara 's best film in years
of its situation
incredibly thoughtful
speaks forcefully enough about the mechanisms of poverty
, baroque beauty
can feel the love .
seems to go out of his way to turn the legendary wit 's classic mistaken identity farce into brutally labored and unfunny hokum
the nightmare
more revealing
complex , laden with plenty of baggage
repulse
better after foster leaves that little room
simple , sweet and romantic
his life , his dignity and his music
igby goes down is one of those movies .
as an actor 's showcase , hart 's war has much to recommend it , even if the top-billed willis is not the most impressive player .
is clever and funny , is amused by its special effects , and
soft-porn
slight and uninventive
than it is about the need to stay in touch with your own skin , at 18 or 80
skillfully assembled , highly polished and professional
contempt
than its 2002 children 's - movie competition
unaware
be a toss-up between presiding over the end of cinema as we know it and another night of delightful hand shadows
the pleasures that it does afford may be enough to keep many moviegoers occupied amidst some of the more serious-minded concerns of other year-end movies .
across the country
leading a double life in an american film only comes to no good , but
this signpost
condescending
texan director george ratliff had unlimited access to families and church meetings , and he delivers fascinating psychological fare .
western foreign policy - however well intentioned - can wreak havoc in other cultures
us plenty of sturm
like one of -lrb- spears ' -rrb- music videos in content
completely loveable
overcoming-obstacles sports-movie triumph
is a decomposition of healthy eccentric inspiration and ambition -- wearing a cloak of unsentimental , straightforward text -- when it 's really an exercise in gross romanticization of the delusional personality type
of our most conservative and hidebound movie-making traditions
an ominous , pervasive , and unknown threat
his latest feature , r xmas , marks a modest if encouraging return to form
to flat characters
a pleasant distraction , a friday night diversion ,
hollywood teenage movies
are anything but compelling
infuriating
when are bears bears and when are they like humans , only hairier
a sad and rote exercise in milking a played-out idea -- a straight guy has to dress up in drag -- that shockingly manages to be even worse than its title
`` ha ha '' funny , `` dead circus performer '' funny
everything -- even life on an aircraft carrier --
a stunning new young talent
a better celebration of these unfairly
has a great hook , some clever bits and well-drawn , if standard issue , characters
the libretto
egypt from 1998
does n't just make the most out of its characters ' flaws but insists on the virtue of imperfection
is hard to care
made off
crossing-over
, lapping
would have liked it more if it had just gone that one step further
clearasil
adds a period
stand the cold light of day
on the atmospheric weirdness
real contenders
a melodramatic , lifetime channel-style anthology
how far
is merely
he drags it back
of age
, it 's one of the worst of the entire franchise .
that in the nicest possible way
a really good premise
is ludicrous enough that it could become a cult classic .
a crescendo
elegantly considers various levels of reality and
a beautiful film for people who like their romances to have that french realism
realism , crisp storytelling and radiant
merchandised-to-the-max movies
its pseudo-rock-video opening
had a dream
romantic lives
some effecting moments
shoot themselves
the whodunit
a fairly enjoyable mixture of longest yard ... and the 1999 guy ritchie
renewal
spirited away
sitcomishly predictable and cloying
including its somewhat convenient ending
of the world 's reporters
hero worship
an uneasy mix of sensual delights and simmering violence
countless other flicks
formulaic bang-bang , shoot-em-up scene
is as innocuous
the story offers a trenchant critique of capitalism .
is a film that takes a stand in favor of tradition and warmth
is a unique , well-crafted psychological study of grief
in rapt attention
baked cardboard
hjejle
has a true talent for drawing wrenching performances from his actors -lrb- improvised over many months -rrb- and for conveying the way tiny acts of kindness make ordinary life survivable .
as it thinks it is
whatever reason
you to sleep
typical romantic triangle
it 's not quite the genre-busting film it 's been hyped to be because it plays everything too safe .
bickering
to pull his head out of his butt
a passing grade
reassuringly familiar
the core
carried the giant camera
to middle america
responsibilities
bless crudup
this screenplay
`` suck ''
this that makes you appreciate original romantic comedies like punch-drunk love
be invented to describe exactly how bad it is
hollow at its emotional core
intrepid
, ballistic-pyrotechnic hong kong action
it does n't always hang together
'll only put you to sleep
emotionally manipulative
especially her agreeably startling use of close-ups and her grace with a moving camera
cannes
simpler , leaner treatment
, feardotcom should log a minimal number of hits
anything special , save for a few comic turns
artistic collaboration
script machine
the cartoon in japan
to duck the very issues it raises
scenery
insatiable
lopez
starring role
tested
with older and wiser eyes , because we know what will happen after greene 's story ends
we feel
should n't have been made
motivation
blade ii has a brilliant director and charismatic star , but it suffers from rampant vampire devaluation
of the paranoid impulse
his being
this is a picture that maik , the firebrand turned savvy ad man , would be envious of :
rut
post-september 11 , `` the sum of all fears '' seems more tacky and reprehensible , manipulating our collective fear without bestowing the subject with the intelligence or sincerity it unequivocally deserves .
the chasm
shameless
the film is well under way -- and yet it 's hard to stop watching
something , one that attempts and often achieves a level of connection and concern
tipped
a part
bad lieutenant
dark , challenging tune
an acidic all-male all about eve or a lush , swooning melodrama in the intermezzo strain
take what was otherwise a fascinating , riveting story and
this concept and opts
's who
splashed across the immense imax screen
nostalgia for the past
gorgeous color palette
exceedingly memorable one
the chaotic insanity and
the self-esteem of employment
it defeats his larger purpose
smash 'em - up , crash 'em - up , shoot 'em -
equate to being good ,
to be surefire casting
an small slice of history
from which many of us have not yet recovered
bjorkness
the school-age crowd
none of this is meaningful or memorable , but
as darkly funny ,
cheerfully
meandering , low on energy , and too eager
be viewed and treasured for its extraordinary intelligence and originality as well as
as it should be
on a certain level
those who are only mildly curious
my loved ones
significantly better than its 2002 children 's - movie competition .
majid majidi shoe-loving
, but not all that good
a dim-witted pairing of teen-speak and animal gibberish
deviously adopts the guise of a modern motion picture
a fullness
brings us right into the center of that world
only obscure the message
serve than silly fluff
the pantheon of wreckage that includes battlefield earth and showgirls
remembering it
minor shortcomings
preachy-keen
everything meshes in this elegant entertainment
a lovely film ... elegant , witty and beneath a prim exterior unabashedly romantic
the way fears and slights
world-class
of her targeted audience
that is concerned with souls and risk and schemes and the consequences of one 's actions
dahmer 's two hours
unfilmable '' novels
the ears
slapdash
make you feel like you owe her big-time
nearly as graphic but much more powerful
richard pryor mined his personal horrors and came up with a treasure chest of material , but lawrence gives us mostly fool 's gold
whimsicality , narrative discipline
flinging their feces at you
dreams when you 're a struggling nobody
better and
by talented writer\/director anderson
barbershop '' is a good-hearted ensemble comedy with a variety of quirky characters and an engaging story .
he 's willing to express his convictions
bladerunner
the rules
, chan wades through putrid writing , direction and timing with a smile that says , ` if i stay positive , maybe i can channel one of my greatest pictures , drunken master . '
it may be
the human need
the filmmaker 's
suffers from a simplistic narrative and a pat , fairy-tale conclusion
master craftsmen
biblical message
mundane '70s disaster flick
vent -lrb- accurate
risks trivializing it
gay fantasia
falls far short of poetry
that we believe that that 's exactly what these two people need to find each other
those responsible did n't cut their losses -- and ours -- and retitle it the adventures of direct-to-video nash , and send it to its proper home
hugely entertaining and uplifting
straightforward , emotionally honest manner
crime lord 's
is rather pretentious
mcconaughey in an entirely irony-free zone and bale reduced mainly to batting his sensitive eyelids
weighs down his capricious fairy-tale with heavy sentiment and lightweight meaning .
ought to be playing villains
rock concert
the effects
connect with on any deeper level
diggs
purely
... may look classy in a '60s - homage pokepie hat , but as a character he 's dry , dry , dry .
a matter of plumbing arrangements and mind games , of no erotic or sensuous charge
flattering spotlight
with a goofy energy
bit of fluff stuffed with enjoyable performances and
possesses
... it 's as comprehensible as any dummies guide , something even non-techies can enjoy .
coming-of-age drama
about the source
of sentimental war movies
is romantic comedy boilerplate from start to finish
a vampire soap opera that does n't make much
both sides
french romantic comedy
the crap
any more substance
disguise it
lukewarm and quick to pass
intricately structured and well-realized drama
two people
had the ability to mesmerize , astonish and entertain
for true , lived experience
, or at least
is a load of clams left in the broiling sun for a good three days
telegraphed
goliath
thinking up
generated by the shadowy lighting
is less about a superficial midlife crisis
deliberately and skillfully uses ambiguity to suggest possibilities which imbue the theme with added depth and resonance .
considering its barely
peter sellers , kenneth williams
's a boring movie about a boring man , made watchable by a bravura performance from a consummate actor incapable of being boring
have been born to make
wrong
miss heist -- only to have it all go wrong .
thematically complex -- bowel movements than this long-on-the-shelf , point-and-shoot exercise in gimmicky crime drama
bullock bubble
the manner of the storytelling , which undercuts the devastatingly telling impact of utter loss personified in the film 's simple title
's hold over her
it 's got some pretentious eye-rolling moments and it did n't entirely grab me , but there 's stuff here to like .
and black comedy
into thinking some of this worn-out , pandering palaver is actually funny
with few exceptions , it rarely stoops to cheap manipulation or corny conventions to do it
none-too-funny commentary
stuck around
find anything here to appreciate
with one exception
strident and inelegant
as safe as a children 's film
this alleged psychological thriller
a pulp in his dangerous game
the depths
top-billed
to have a good time as it doles out pieces of the famous director 's life
the type of dumbed-down exercise in stereotypes that gives the -lrb- teen comedy -rrb-
well-constructed narrative
looks as if it belongs on the big screen
a fascinating film
its overall impact
is a freedom to watching stunts that are this crude , this fast-paced and this insane .
sense is a movie that deserves recommendation
sheer
broadly metaphorical , oddly abstract , and excruciatingly literal
put pillowcases over their heads for 87 minutes
and thandie newton
leaves a bad taste in your mouth and questions
forgiveness and love
the meaning of ` home
complicated relationships
may feel time has decided to stand still .
will indeed sit open-mouthed before the screen , not screaming but yawning .
of the 1959 godzilla , which combined scenes of a japanese monster flick with canned shots of raymond burr commenting on the monster 's path of destruction
such high-wattage brainpower coupled with pitch-perfect acting and
a decent popcorn adventure
up being mostly about ravishing costumes , eye-filling , wide-screen production design and joan 's wacky decision to stand by her man , no matter how many times he demonstrates that he 's a disloyal satyr
phrase ` life affirming '
inspirational prep-school professors
the worst national lampoon film
jeong 's
how medical aid is made available to american workers
a film without surprise geared toward maximum comfort and familiarity .
gooding and coburn
... a solid , well-formed satire .
postcard perfect
is astonishing
acknowledges and
kids-in-peril
, there 's no way you wo n't be talking about the film once you exit the theater .
proves to be a good match of the sensibilities of two directors
a title
social mores
green ruins every single scene he 's in , and the film , while it 's not completely wreaked , is seriously compromised by that .
, quirky , original
zellweger
made her an interesting character to begin with
sink laurence olivier
on going
could have written a more credible script , though with the same number of continuity errors
a laughable -- or rather ,
an intensely lived time ,
multiple stories
his inspiration
50s working
be exploring these women 's inner lives
plight
an ordeal
a little wit
at the diverse , marvelously twisted shapes history has taken
modestly comic
the long list of renegade-cop tales
this film should have remained
was that made the story relevant in the first place
tie-in
any working class community
b-movie verve
red dragon '' never cuts corners .
embrace small , sweet ` evelyn
pitifully unromantic
, it 's not half-bad .
wonder
bouquet
the dream world of teen life , and
is mighty hard
their lamentations are pretty much self-centered
the loose
in a comedic context
reporters
it does give exposure to some talented performers
present standards allow for plenty of nudity
rises above superficiality .
is always watchable .
on any number of levels
claim to express warmth and longing
while the filmmaking may be a bit disjointed , the subject matter is so fascinating that you wo n't care .
tapestry
if they were coming back from stock character camp -- a drowsy drama infatuated by its own pretentious self-examination
dana janklowicz-mann and amir mann
a ride , basically
damaged characters
girls gone wild '
that sense of openness , the little surprises
hammer
simply lulls you into a gentle waking coma .
the visual wit of the previous pictures
sick , twisted sort
, sexually charged , but ultimately lacking in substance , not to mention dragged down by a leaden closing act .
closest thing
this bit or
to the left of liberal on the political spectrum
hired to portray richard dawson
to an expeditious 84 minutes
animaton
bros.
to pair susan sarandon and goldie hawn
his son 's home
102-minute infomercial
addicted
in period costume and
high concept vehicle
convincing way
you expect
the passions that sometimes fuel our best achievements and other times
foo yung
fans
nothing but one relentlessly depressing situation after another for its entire running time
bluffs
the two-wrongs-make-a-right chemistry between jolie and burns
something other
march
wickedly undramatic
watch -- but
harry potter and the chamber of secrets finds a way to make j.k. rowling 's marvelous series into a deadly bore .
mark ms. bullock 's best work
the big payoff
chilly , remote , emotionally distant piece
the year 's greatest adventure , and jackson 's limited but enthusiastic adaptation
the more graphic violence is mostly off-screen
the dead -lrb- water -rrb- weight of the other
to the point of suffocation
is the fact that the story is told from paul 's perspective
almost saves the movie .
confused , and totally disorientated
a slapdash mess
for viewers who were in diapers when the original was released in 1987
ambitious , unsettling psychodrama that takes full , chilling advantage of its rough-around-the-edges , low-budget constraints
a hell
so far
of roughage
the fights become not so much a struggle of man vs. man as brother-man vs. the man .
is merely a transition is a common tenet in the world 's religions .
should take pleasure in this crazed
filmmaking style
, it does n't make for completely empty entertainment
showtime is n't particularly assaultive , but it can still make you feel that you never want to see another car chase , explosion or gunfight again
`` lilo & stitch '' is n't the most edgy piece of disney animation to hit the silver screen
now 72-year-old
hiding behind cutesy film references
with loads of cgi and bushels of violence
`` grenade gag ''
inevitable incarnation
unprecedented tragedy
wholly believable and heart-wrenching depths
make this an eminently engrossing film
it 's really well directed
the slapstick is labored ,
the movie 's ultimate point -- that everyone should be themselves -- is trite ,
on the matter
grittily
uncut version
-lrb- n -rrb-
the sum of its pretensions
transvestite comedy
sexy , and rousing
as warm as it is wise
misfit artist
give this comic slugfest some heart
rolling over
including a knockout of a closing line -rrb-
a preposterous , prurient whodunit
as if by cattle prod
4ever is neither a promise nor a threat so much as wishful thinking .
imagine anybody ever being `` in the mood '' to view a movie as harrowing and painful as the grey zone
not the usual route in a thriller , and the performances
's really unclear why this project was undertaken
sympathetic without being gullible
never get the audience to break through the wall her character erects
architecture
by stuffing himself into an electric pencil sharpener
's just a sad aristocrat in tattered finery
a resonant undertone
this grating showcase
come closer than anyone could desire to the cheap , graceless , hackneyed sci-fi serials of the '30s and '40s
time , money and celluloid
just slapping extreme humor and gross-out gags
since sept. 11
be the most undeserving victim of critical overkill since town and country .
the film grows to its finale
finally are lost in the thin soup of canned humor .
stuffy
a piece of mildly entertaining , inoffensive fluff that drifts aimlessly for 90 minutes before lodging in the cracks of that ever-growing category : unembarrassing but unmemorable .
a flair for dialogue comedy
will likely call it ` challenging ' to their fellow sophisticates
do n't need to be a hip-hop fan to appreciate scratch
egocentricities
's doing in here
to the ` plex predisposed to like it
smart and fun , but far more witty
this debut indie feature
some are fascinating and others are not ,
reaching the comic heights it obviously desired
no one can doubt the filmmakers ' motives
, incoherence and sub-sophomoric
cuaron repeatedly , perversely undercuts the joie de vivre even as he creates it , giving the movie a mournful undercurrent that places the good-time shenanigans in welcome perspective .
take me
articulates the tangled feelings of particular new yorkers deeply touched by an unprecedented tragedy
relating
of an intensely lived time , filled with nervous energy , moral ambiguity and great uncertainties
win a wide summer audience through word-of-mouth reviews
strains the show 's concept
have emerged as hilarious lunacy in the hands of woody allen
the trinity assembly
a gracious , eloquent film
talents
watchable up
given air to breathe
putting the toilet seat down
is n't subversive so much as it is nit-picky about the hypocrisies of our time .
a hollywood satire but winds up as the kind of film that should be the target of something
that should be the target of something
forget the misleading title
turns me
entertaining despite its one-joke premise with the thesis that women from venus and men from mars can indeed get together
driven
does n't deliver a great story
whose boozy , languid air is balanced by a rich visual clarity and deeply
to distract us with the solution to another
it 's actually watchable
the precedent
subtle humour from bebe neuwirth
variations
-rrb- soulless
it has fun with the quirks of family life , but
a bit exploitative but also nicely done , morally alert and
sweet little girl
highly gifted 12-year-old
hairline , weathered countenance
's not an easy one to review .
swill
y
others '
the kind of film that could only be made by african-americans because of its broad racial insensitivity towards african-americans
missed her since 1995 's forget paris
the qualities that made the first film so special
watch a rerun of the powerpuff girls
roll
robin
translating complex characters from novels to the big screen is an impossible task but they are true to the essence of what it is to be ya-ya .
timely , tongue-in-cheek
in the lobby
substantial or
laggard
yourselves
no wit , only labored gags
vittorio
the very prevalence of the fast-forward technology
excess and
the latter 's attendant intelligence , poetry , passion , and genius
it is also a work of deft and subtle poetry
surfacey
... what a banal bore the preachy circuit turns out to be
see an artist
allowing
on the gloss of convenience
a pleasurable trifle
watching all this strutting
mention gently political
it 's worth it , even if it does take 3 hours to get through
works out his issues with his dad and comes to terms with his picture-perfect life
in the air onscreen
a rather bland affair .
the inevitable hollywood remake
it is too bad that this likable movie is n't more accomplished .
not very
helm a more traditionally plotted popcorn thriller while surrendering little of his intellectual rigor or creative composure
vicious and absurd
washington most certainly has a new career ahead of him
instead of showing them
paced at a speed that is slow to those of us in middle age and
stupid characters
break the tedium
sewer rats could watch this movie and be so skeeved out that they 'd need a shower .
in short , is n't nearly as funny as it thinks it is
sinuously plotted and , somehow ,
compelling story to tell
the little mermaid and aladdin
say about narc
a tarantino movie with heart
that pours into every frame
of the gong
he elevates the experience to a more mythic level
unflinching and objective look
persnickety problems
commentary enough
the movie work
previous disney films only used for a few minutes here and there
in the business
reminds you how pertinent its dynamics remain
display an original talent
, it 's exploitive without being insightful .
with terrific computer graphics , inventive action sequences and a droll sense of humor
b picture
boy delving
progressed as nicely as ` wayne
exploitative for the art houses and
home alabama
questioning heart
performance - ahem
the historical ,
terrible , banal dialogue ; convenient , hole-ridden plotting ; superficial characters
to humdrum life by some freudian puppet
, it just sits there like a side dish no one ordered .
those who saw it will have an opinion to share
their fair shot
a disaster of a story
is more interesting -lrb- and funnier -rrb-
hard way
another we
the burgeoning genre of films about black urban professionals
has been overexposed , redolent of a thousand cliches , and
brainless flibbertigibbet
satisfying well-made romantic comedy
, lacks fellowship 's heart
director george hickenlooper has had some success with documentaries ,
director marcus adams just copies from various sources -- good sources , bad mixture
the process created a masterful work of art of their own
the 1989 paradiso
in its ability to spoof both black and white stereotypes equally
it may as well be called `` jar-jar binks : the movie . ''
the masses
defies classification and
skilled
realize
light of the fine work done by most of the rest of her cast
working from a surprisingly sensitive script co-written by gianni romoli
alternately comic
scotches most
's a masterpiece
be seen as a conversation starter
was a guilty pleasure
suffers from unlikable characters and a self-conscious sense of its own quirky hipness
passed them on the street
with competence
space station
of the screenplay
finds its humour in a black man getting humiliated by a pack of dogs who are smarter than him
the film is saved from are n't - kids-cute sentimentality by a warmth that is n't faked and a stately sense of composition .
of dislocation and change
fascinating examination
the lightest
wallace film
adam sandler
the season
is no solace here , no entertainment value , merely a fierce lesson in where filmmaking can take us
have nothing on these guys when it comes to scandals .
in period filmmaking
hopkins ' inclination to play hannibal lecter again , even though harris has no immediate inclination to provide a fourth book
mr. dong 's continuing exploration
is one helluva singer .
devoid of objectivity
that should please history fans
offers an intriguing what-if premise .
just ticking ,
toss it
sandra bullock and hugh grant make a great team , but
becomes a sermon for most of its running time
his impressively delicate range
wants to start writing screenplays
crazy ''
a column of words can not adequately describe co-writer\/director peter jackson 's expanded vision of j.r.r. tolkien 's middle-earth
comedy to counter the crudity
the pandering
ford fairlane
good and evil
its repartee
hateful
no french people
it can be a bit repetitive
-- a retread story , bad writing , and the same old silliness
be truly prurient
pathetic as the animal
want macdowell 's character to retrieve her husband
's finally provided his own broadside at publishing giant william randolph hearst
is nevertheless compelling
blind , crippled
gives this aging series a much needed kick , making `` die another day '' one of the most entertaining bonds in years
total rehash
spike lee 's
emerge from the traffic jam of holiday movies
offensive ,
near-future
of property
its artists
works up a few scares
that is nobility of a sort
in all of me territory
believes their family must look like `` the addams family '' to everyone looking in
as with the shipping news before it , an attempt is made to transplant a hollywood star into newfoundland 's wild soil -- and the rock once again resists the intrusion .
there 's ...
fine work
make you wish you were at home watching that movie instead of in the theater watching this one
world traveler might not go anywhere new , or arrive anyplace special
hollywood
a frankenstein
to squander jennifer love hewitt
back the springboard
shifting in your chair too often
is sentimental but feels free to offend , is analytical and then surrenders to the illogic of its characters , is about grief and
fairy tales and other childish things
paper bag to wear over his head when he goes out into public , to avoid being recognized as the man who bilked unsuspecting moviegoers
are the whole show here , with their memorable and resourceful performances .
with poetic force and buoyant feeling
co-stars martin donovan and mary-louise parker
, this is more appetizing than a side dish of asparagus .
his usual modus operandi of crucifixion
viewed and
squandering a topnotch foursome of actors
amiable but unfocused bagatelle
the viewers
a timid , soggy near miss .
solaris is rigid and evasive in ways that soderbergh 's best films , `` erin brockovich , '' `` out of sight '' and `` ocean 's eleven , ''
at odds with the rest of the film
actions and
is great fun , full of the kind of energy it 's documenting .
shakespeare 's plays
has all the trappings of an energetic , extreme-sports adventure , but
koury 's
would n't make trouble every day any better
no one involved , save dash ,
a pan-american movie
than the bard of avon
and universal cinema
a delightful romantic comedy with plenty of bite
it certainly wo n't win any awards in the plot department but
dig themselves
is more accurately chabrolian
the new insomnia
a horrible , 99-minute
plain bad .
the gifts
relies on a historical text
a big-budget\/all-star movie
this ancient holistic healing system
evokes a palpable sense
that rare movie that works on any number of levels -- as a film of magic and whimsy for children , a heartfelt romance for teenagers and a compelling argument about death , both pro and con , for adults .
katz 's documentary
its universal points
stanley kwan
of steven spielberg 's schindler 's list
from its demented premise
the first hour is tedious though ford and neeson capably hold our interest , but its just not a thrilling movie .
by an astonishing voice cast -lrb- excepting love hewitt -rrb- , an interesting racial tension , and a storyline
is n't faked
the blacklight crowd ,
is silly but strangely believable .
gets under our skin and
director michael apted
plot , characters , drama ,
schiffer and hossein amini
ingenious and often harrowing
to be more engaging on an emotional level , funnier , and on the whole less
kinda
a depraved , incoherent , instantly disposable piece of hackery .
the potency of miller 's strange , fleeting brew of hopeful perseverance and hopeless closure
could have been a confusing and horrifying vision into an intense and engrossing head-trip
ordinary
the spaceship on the launching pad
an undeniably gorgeous , terminally
neither sendak nor the directors
the writers ' sporadic dips
of rural life
beause director
a sensitive young girl
buries an interesting storyline
constructed around a core of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas
of its gags and observations
breathes more on the big screen and
party political broadcast
both shrill and soporific , and because everything is repeated five or six times
else who may , for whatever reason , be thinking about going to see this movie
remains a film about something , one that attempts and often achieves a level of connection and concern
martha stewart decorating program run amok
a bit of thematic meat on the bones of queen of the damned
todd solondz '
terms with time
is so often less
have fingers to count on
to be other films
a heretofore unfathomable question
to present ah na 's life as a slight , weightless fairy tale , whose most unpleasant details seem to melt away in the face of the character 's blank-faced optimism
fincher takes no apparent joy in making movies , and he gives none to the audience .
things that seem so real in small doses
time out and human resources
confluence
they 're going through the motions , but the zip is gone
it 's always fascinating to watch marker the essayist at work .
lee -rrb-
skittish
if the movie is more interested in entertaining itself than in amusing us
entertains not
what is surely the funniest and most accurate depiction of writer
strip it of all its excess debris , and
defeats
its name
holiday movies
spark
horns and halos benefits from serendipity but also reminds us of our own responsibility to question what is told as the truth .
who , in spite of all that he 's witnessed , remains surprisingly idealistic
of the political spectrum
is a story that zings all the way through with originality , humour and pathos .
's a testament to the film 's considerable charm
cinderella ii
better the less the brain is engaged
the commitment of two genuinely engaging performers
of cho 's fans
, it finds a nice rhythm .
a raunchy and frequently hilarious follow-up to the gifted korean american stand-up
this gourmet 's
running time
very funny , but
it lacks the generous inclusiveness that is the genre 's definitive , if disingenuous , feature
conceptually brilliant ... plays like a living-room war of the worlds , gaining most of its unsettling force from the suggested and the unknown .
twisting them just a bit
distances you by throwing out so many red herrings , so many false scares , that the genuine ones barely register .
see robin williams and psycho killer
the repressed mother
plenty of sturm
of games
for all its problems
quieter domestic scenes of women back home receiving war department telegrams
yearning for adventure
nuclear terrorism
from the sally jesse raphael atmosphere of films like philadelphia and american beauty
more substance to fill the time or some judicious editing
does n't end up being very inspiring or insightful
will you
intriguing look
the film 's plot may be shallow ,
a bygone era ,
it rises in its courageousness , and comedic employment .
j.r.r.
swallow thanks to remarkable performances
the son
wedgie heaven
does n't manage to hit all of its marks
are disconcertingly slack
i have ever seen , constantly pulling the rug from underneath us , seeing things from new sides , plunging deeper , getting more intense .
of levels
, that 's right
the year 's -lrb- unintentionally -rrb- funniest moments ,
before signing that dotted line
bollywood\/hollywood will undoubtedly provide its keenest pleasures to those familiar with bombay musicals
of loving
following your dream and ` just letting the mountain tell you what to do
describe the plot and its complications
flourishes -- artsy fantasy sequences --
to produce another smash
works because we 're never sure if ohlinger 's on the level or merely a dying , delusional man trying to get into the history books before he croaks .
a mere disease-of
the most trouble
connect and express their love
in point
holds true for both the movie and the title character played by brendan fraser
with scenes and vistas and pretty moments
is a horrible movie -- if only it were that grand a failure
made ,
anti-adult
acting that heralds something special
general absurdity
an involving , inspirational drama
comes off more like a misdemeanor , a flat , unconvincing drama that never catches fire .
yiddish culture and language
the most plain white toast comic book films
is supposed to be the star of the story , but comes across as pretty dull and wooden .
trite and overused
kitschy
one thing to read about or
of the digitally altered footage
turns in a collectively stellar performance
diane lane works nothing short of a minor miracle in unfaithful .
crowd-pleasing
acting horribly
by the better film 's ability to make its subject interesting to those who are n't part of its supposed target audience
any art-house moviegoer
is just the proof
sure hand
less front-loaded and
brought to humdrum life by some freudian puppet
, betrayal , deceit and murder
impostor ca n't think of a thing to do with these characters except have them run through dark tunnels , fight off various anonymous attackers , and evade elaborate surveillance technologies .
to the serbs themselves
it 's a loathsome movie , it really is
a mediocre movie trying to get out
trusts
teen pop kitten britney spears
comes off as only occasionally satirical and never fresh .
tv-insider humor
often unsettling
a chosen few
much like a fragment of an underdone potato
-lrb- at least during their '70s heyday -rrb-
is genial but never inspired , and little about it will stay with you
so much crypt mist
a slap-happy series
if you ignore the cliches and concentrate on city by the sea 's interpersonal drama
perfectly respectable , perfectly inoffensive
the ` best part ' of the movie comes from a 60-second homage to one of demme 's good films
stale first act , scrooge story , blatant product placement , some very good comedic songs , strong finish , dumb fart jokes .
fairly light
it might just be better suited to a night in the living room than a night at the movies
`` do-over
like me , think an action film disguised as a war tribute is disgusting to begin with
featuring an oscar-worthy performance by julianne moore .
possibly will enjoy it
unmistakable , easy
wildly unsentimental
keeps coming back to the achingly unfunny phonce and his several silly subplots
darkness
portray its literarily talented and notorious subject as anything much more
an afterthought
are for naught
indication
` would n't it be nice if all guys got a taste of what it 's like on the other side of the bra ? '
entirely unprepared
parochial , accessible to a chosen few , standoffish to everyone else , and smugly suggests a superior moral tone is more important than filmmaking skill
hell house ,
the acting breed
lugubrious romance
his impressions of life and loss and time and art with us
severe flaws
most gloriously unsubtle and adrenalized
to be a more graceful way of portraying the devastation of this disease
what makes dover kosashvili 's outstanding feature debut so potent
every set-up obvious and lengthy
investigate
screaming
self-mocking
is neither a promise nor a threat so much as wishful thinking
works so well for the first 89 minutes , but
as home movie gone haywire , it 's pretty enjoyable , but as sexual manifesto , i 'd rather listen to old tori amos records
're old enough to have developed some taste
did n't convince me that calvin jr. 's barbershop represents some sort of beacon of hope in the middle of chicago 's south side .
sodden and glum
dawn
the girls '
the director and her capable cast appear to be caught in a heady whirl of new age-inspired good intentions ,
in and of himself funny
the somber pacing and lack of dramatic fireworks make green dragon seem more like medicine than entertainment .
'll ever
allows him to churn out one mediocre movie after another
guzman 's
a rumor of angels should dispel it .
much stranger
the sensibilities
equally miserable
rose 's film , true to its source material ,
cut through the layers of soap-opera emotion and
's a conundrum not worth
effects to make up for the ones that do n't come off
gets bogged down by hit-and-miss topical humour before getting to the truly good stuff .
at once laughable
a compelling french psychological drama
to forget
of a buddy movie
abundantly clear
from human impulses that grew hideously twisted
have done a fine job of updating white 's dry wit to a new age .
lets her character become a caricature -- not even with that radioactive hair
little harm
an honest , sensitive story from a vietnamese point of view
is virtually without context -- journalistic or historical
metaphors abound ,
's just tediously bad , something to be fully forgotten
nor truly edgy -- merely crassly flamboyant and comedically labored
it is a kind , unapologetic , sweetheart of a movie ,
who add up to more than body count
sweet
its sense of fun or energy
any viewer , young or old ,
it 's a boom-box of a movie that might have been titled ` the loud and the ludicrous ' ... the pandering to a moviegoing audience dominated by young males is all too calculated
presents nothing special and , until the final act , nothing overtly disagreeable .
leroy
an action\/thriller
the message
obvious and lengthy
indescribably bad
discouraging to let slide
shows and empathizes with the victims he reveals
's like an all-star salute
bilked
snobbery
plain , unimaginative
this love story
try to create characters out of the obvious cliches ,
christmas movies
quietly moving moments and an intelligent subtlety
himself can take credit for most of the movie 's success .
that presents a fascinating glimpse of urban life and the class warfare that embroils two young men
the hype is quieter
a.s. byatt
bring kissinger 's record
is moody , oozing , chilling and heart-warming
some writer dude ,
billy bob 's body of work
a wet burlap sack of gloom
impossible to claim that it is `` based on a true story ''
could participate in such an
resident evil is what comes from taking john carpenter 's ghosts of mars and eliminating the beheadings .
by weaving a theme throughout this funny film
solo
that the battery on your watch has died .
does n't have anything really interesting to say .
well-thought
the two leads , nearly perfect in their roles , bring a heart and reality that buoy the film , and at times , elevate it to a superior crime movie .
smarter
the brink
the viewer with so many explosions
as a movie
the movie , despite its rough edges and a tendency to sag in certain places , is wry and engrossing .
're really renting this you 're not interested in discretion in your entertainment choices
are at war
develop her own film language with conspicuous success
is nearly incoherent ,
be a good -lrb- successful -rrb- rental
capturing the understated comedic agony of an ever-ruminating , genteel yet decadent aristocracy that can no longer pay its bills
, it 's far from being this generation 's animal house .
the film 's constant mood of melancholy and its unhurried narrative are masterfully controlled .
of exuberance in all
slathered on crackers and served as a feast of bleakness
every moment
thematically and
an old-fashioned drama of substance about a teacher
nothing but a convenient conveyor belt of brooding personalities that parade about as if they were coming back from stock character camp -- a drowsy drama infatuated by its own pretentious self-examination
choice
medem may have disrobed most of the cast , leaving their bodies exposed , but the plot remains as guarded as a virgin with a chastity belt .
in the most unlikely place
done and perfectly
, then they works spectacularly well ... a shiver-inducing , nerve-rattling ride .
the most of its own ironic implications
kinetically-charged
does n't end up having much that is fresh to say about growing up catholic or , really , anything
, the disparate elements do n't gel
for dinner '
yes , that 's right :
, ' it also rocks .
of low-key way
a smoother , more focused
charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal
introducing your kids
feminine that it serves as the antidote -lrb- and cannier doppelganger -rrb- to diesel 's xxx flex-a-thon .
certain scene
sling
cinematic year
it will just as likely make you weep , and it will do so in a way that does n't make you feel like a sucker .
a jaunt down memory lane for teens
as do the girls ' amusing personalities
that this bold move works
the numbers
throwing out
blue crush follows the formula , but throws in too many conflicts to keep the story compelling .
borders on rough-trade homo-eroticism
i have not been this disappointed by a movie in a long time .
one of the funnier movies in town
themselves and
okay
the politics and
most exciting
ya-ya
be of interest
this movie feel more like a non-stop cry for attention , than an attempt at any kind of satisfying entertainment .
is impressive for the sights and sounds of the wondrous beats the world has to offer
the human need for monsters to blame for all that
regret and
characters and angles
its own placid way
contemplation of the auteur 's professional injuries
something american
served with a hack script
insultingly inept and artificial
fifth trek flick
seems worth the effort
independent-community guiding lights
just such a dungpile that you 'd swear you
a shocking lack
a brutally honest documentary about a much anticipated family reunion that goes wrong thanks to culture shock and a refusal to empathize with others .
wobbly premise work
which is as bad at it is cruel
to being the barn-burningly bad movie it promised it would be
sales
that it 's boring
the stamina for the 100-minute running time
that you 've seen it all before , even if you 've never come within a mile of the longest yard
poses
wondering why these people mattered
has plenty of laughs
with an unflappable air of decadent urbanity
desperation worthy
worst cinematic tragedies
that without once denying the hardscrabble lives of people on the economic fringes of margaret thatcher 's ruinous legacy , he insists on the importance of those moments when people can connect and express their love for each other
faults are easy to forgive because the intentions are lofty
the magazine
na 's
is at once playful and haunting , an in-depth portrait of an iconoclastic artist who was fundamentally unknowable even to his closest friends .
fires and
human spirit triumphs
thick
dana carvey
little more human being
claptrap
interrupted by elizabeth hurley in a bathing suit
an underplayed melodrama about family dynamics and dysfunction that harks back to the spare , unchecked heartache of yasujiro ozu
quite one of the worst movies of the year
wanted to make
is the way
newcastle , the first half of gangster no. 1 drips with style and
the movie tries to be ethereal , but ends up seeming goofy .
, is repellantly out of control .
the details
to a harrison ford low
the script covers huge , heavy topics in a bland , surfacey way that does n't offer any insight into why , for instance , good things happen to bad people .
deep down , i realized the harsh reality of my situation
comes from a 60-second homage
of rhythm
emotional texture
a premise , a joke
is content to recycle images and characters that were already tired 10 years ago
it desperately wants to be a wacky , screwball comedy , but the most screwy thing here is how so many talented people were convinced to waste their time
delivering genuine , acerbic laughs
my advice , kev
's a scientific law to be discerned here that producers would be well to heed
that ford effortlessly filled with authority
on crossing-over mumbo jumbo , manipulative sentimentality , and sappy dialogue
preferring to focus on the humiliation of martin as he defecates in bed
high camp and yet another sexual taboo into a really funny movie
more effective on stage
a virgin
neurasthenic
the list
lawrence 's over-indulgent tirade
asiaphiles interested to see what all the fuss is about
to keep grown-ups from squirming in their seats
should have found orson welles ' great-grandson
jarring glimpses
children 's entertainment , superhero comics , and
is that wind-in-the-hair exhilarating .
one that families looking for a clean , kid-friendly outing should investigate
quaid
for snappy prose but a stumblebum of a movie
about two skittish new york middle-agers who stumble into a relationship and then
a heaven for bad movies
too few that allow us to wonder for ourselves if things will turn out okay .
of the west to savor whenever the film 's lamer instincts are in the saddle
an underdone potato
an incredibly thoughtful , deeply meditative picture that neatly and effectively captures the debilitating grief felt in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks .
judicious editing
give this comic slugfest
robert altman
mr. twohy 's emergence
mild-mannered , been-there material
for the protagonist
limerick
tattoos
a relatively short amount of time
the idea of why human beings long for what they do n't have , and how this gets us in trouble
from a bad clive barker movie
family , governance and hierarchy
but none of the sheer lust -rrb-
trilogy
, duvall -lrb- also a producer -rrb- peels layers from this character that may well not have existed on paper .
poetry and politics ,
to stevenson and
those for whom the name woody allen was once a guarantee of something fresh , sometimes funny , and usually genuinely worthwhile
that does n't reveal even a hint of artifice
where the only belly laughs come from the selection of outtakes tacked onto the end credits
in ordinary people
shut about the war between the sexes
are pushed to their most virtuous limits , lending the narrative an unusually surreal tone .
though the opera itself takes place mostly indoors , jacquot seems unsure of how to evoke any sort of naturalism on the set .
forages for audience sympathy like a temperamental child begging for attention , giving audiences no reason to truly care for its decrepit freaks beyond the promise of a reprieve from their incessant whining .
while most films these days are about nothing , this film seems to be about everything that 's plaguing the human spirit in a relentlessly globalizing world .
a radiant character portrait
leaves an awful sour taste .
of tots
grips
viscerally exciting
small victories
heard a film so solidly connect with one demographic while striking out with another
more paths
with self-preservation
who knows how to hold the screen
bland hotels , highways , parking lots
most substantial feature
so hideously and clumsily
more mature
campfire
continue to negotiate their imperfect , love-hate relationship
mystery and a ravishing , baroque beauty
noble endeavor
face value
dying
a middle-aged romance
directorial
a study in schoolgirl obsession
a funny -lrb- sometimes hilarious -rrb- comedy with a deft sense of humor about itself , a playful spirit and a game cast
the final act
simplistic -- the film 's biggest problem
goose-pimple
hoffman
by dana janklowicz-mann and amir mann
bring their characters to life .
does n't match his ambition
bowling for columbine is at its most valuable
even halfway
much to hang a soap opera on
bogdanich is unashamedly pro-serbian and makes little attempt to give voice to the other side .
smoothed
archival prints and film footage
really solid woody allen film
of expectations
is a few bits funnier than malle 's dud , if only because the cast is so engagingly messing around like slob city reductions of damon runyon crooks
manhattan and
the deep deceptions
underworld
, compelling
of do n't ask
up as the worst kind of hubristic folly
not as good as the original
stops being clever and devolves into flashy , vaguely silly overkill
such a premise is ripe for all manner of lunacy ,
between flaccid satire and what
try to sell
puppet
self-congratulatory , misguided , and ill-informed , if nonetheless compulsively watchable
leontine
at the start and finish
of strong voices
dramatic animated feature
could not
much lurking below its abstract surface
the tale has turned from sweet to bittersweet , and when the tears come during that final , beautiful scene , they finally feel absolutely earned .
is betrayed by the surprisingly shoddy makeup work
american young men
its filmmakers run out of clever ideas and visual gags about halfway through
gutter romancer 's
these self-styled athletes have banged their brains into the ground so frequently and
does n't add up to a whole lot .
the subject 's
writer-director michael kalesniko 's how to kill your neighbor 's dog is slight but unendurable .
who rarely work in movies now
it 's an entertaining movie ,
kind
sarah 's dedication to finding her husband seems more psychotic than romantic ,
myself powerfully drawn toward the light -- the light of the exit sign
trying to perform entertaining tricks
salaciously
in service of of others
he makes sure the salton sea works the way a good noir should , keeping it tight and nasty
silly , loud and goofy
a well-made and satisfying thriller
of deep feeling
the hearts and minds
like looking over the outdated clothes and plastic knickknacks at your neighbor 's garage sale
, this does not really make the case the kissinger should be tried as a war criminal .
a fascinating curiosity piece --
mr. clooney , mr. kaufman
near virtuosity in its crapulence
conversion effort
social commentary
exploiting molestation for laughs
categorize
's funny and human and really pretty damned wonderful , all at once
simple in form
how to develop them
in this every-joke-has - been-told-a
pack some serious suspense
it might have held my attention ,
corniness and
its director 's diabolical debut
is that van wilder does little that is actually funny with the material .
to my great pleasure ,
a generic international version
issue
spirals downward ,
shamelessly
the acting is amateurish
begun to split up so that it can do even more damage
long , intricate , star-studded and visually flashy
, xxx is as conventional as a nike ad and as rebellious as spring break .
you 're rooting for the film to hurry up and get to its subjects ' deaths just so the documentary will be over
digs into dysfunction like it 's a big , comforting jar of marmite , to be slathered on crackers and served as a feast of bleakness .
small in scope
india 's popular gulzar and jagjit singh
is made available to american workers
city by the sea swings from one approach to the other , but
is a perfect family film to take everyone to since there 's no new `` a christmas carol '' out in the theaters this year
anxieties
swims away with the sleeper movie of the summer award
the movie 's wildly careening tone and an extremely flat lead performance
does n't offer audiences any way of gripping what its point is , or even its attitude toward its subject .
group 's
the year 2002 has conjured up more coming-of-age stories than seem possible , but
to bring together kevin pollak , former wrestler chyna and dolly parton
bad romances
of buckaroo banzai
see her esther blossom as an actress ,
sorrowful lows
plot , characters , drama , emotions , ideas -- all are irrelevant to the experience of seeing the scorpion king .
seven days left to live
much of the lady and the duke is about quiet , decisive moments between members of the cultural elite as they determine how to proceed as the world implodes .
a marginal thumbs up
if you go in knowing that , you might have fun in this cinematic sandbox
is n't mainly suspense or excitement
the guys still feels counterproductive
and the mummy returns
war has savaged the lives and liberties of the poor and the dispossessed
how they make their choices , and
familiar issues , like racism and homophobia ,
its larger themes
shiri is an action film that delivers on the promise of excitement , but it also has a strong dramatic and emotional pull that gradually sneaks up on the audience
carefully lit and
pan
fascinating but
it 's a boring movie about a boring man , made watchable by a bravura performance from a consummate actor incapable of being boring .
's close
an intriguing species
really strong second effort
who bestowed star hoffman 's brother gordy with the waldo salt screenwriting award at 2002 's sundance festival
working class community
chemistry galore
is a fudged opportunity of gigantic proportions -- a lunar mission with no signs of life .
a journey spanning nearly three decades of bittersweet camaraderie and history , in which we feel that we truly know what makes holly and marina tick , and
relies on character
the subtle direction of first-timer hilary birmingham
new threat
worth seeing once , but its charm quickly fades
aborted
i assume the director has pictures of them cavorting in ladies ' underwear
force its quirkiness upon the audience
actors you 're most likely to find on the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat
of the acerbic repartee of the play
give a thought to the folks who prepare
manhattan
a square , sentimental drama that satisfies , as comfort food often can
the fine star performances
too smart to ignore but a little too smugly superior to like
less horrifying for it -rrb-
few tasty morsels
taking the shakespeare parallels quite far enough
a straight-shooting family film which awards animals the respect they
audiences
all in all , reign of fire will be a good -lrb- successful -rrb- rental . '
will no doubt delight plympton 's legion of fans ; others may find 80 minutes of these shenanigans exhausting .
ultra-violent war movies , this one
the girls-behaving-badly film has fallen
serviceable at best , slightly less than serviceable at worst
can act
to have to choose
drag
a long-running
've seen in years
on your threshold for pop manifestations of the holy spirit
english-language
sit through about 90 minutes of a so-called ` comedy ' and not laugh
truly and thankfully
wish it would have just gone more over-the-top instead of trying to have it both ways
cool event
if you can get past the taboo subject matter
fall closer in quality to silence than to the abysmal hannibal
having the evil aliens ' laser guns actually hit something for once
is n't much there here
with wit and empathy to spare
it would be churlish to begrudge anyone for receiving whatever consolation that can be found in dragonfly ,
on a guilty-pleasure , so-bad-it 's - funny level
whether we 're supposed to shriek
old-fashioned adventure
yarns
love may have been in the air onscreen ,
, the capable clayburgh and tambor really do a great job of anchoring the characters in the emotional realities of middle age .
ankle-deep
lets you brush up against the humanity of a psycho , without making him any less psycho .
to evaluate his own work
aids subtext
process or even
manage to be spectacularly outrageous
vital
bizarre
, and funny
is brilliant , really
desires
's on par with the first one
a crime movie made by someone who obviously knows nothing about crime
fierce , glaring and unforgettable .
the first bond movie
just like igby .
a nice cool glass of iced tea
to sneeze at these days
the perfect star vehicle for grant
found myself growing more and more frustrated and detached as vincent became more and more abhorrent
filmmakers david weissman and bill weber benefit enormously from the cockettes ' camera craziness -- not only did they film performances , but they did the same at home .
an essentially awkward version of the lightweight female empowerment
people
in `` last dance '' -rrb-
see this piece of crap
pale , dark beauty
` chops '
his country
and director otar iosseliani 's
psychology not in order to excuse him but rather to demonstrate that his pathology evolved from human impulses that grew hideously twisted
this romantic comedy
buy into
his maudlin ending
's so badly made on every level that i 'm actually having a hard time believing people were paid to make it
wannabe film -- without the vital comic ingredient of the hilarious writer-director himself
they were jokes : a setup , delivery and payoff
serious issues
mixed up together
that renders its tension
, lawrence desperately looks elsewhere , seizing on george 's haplessness and lucy 's personality tics .
it better
proper
of this ancient holistic healing system
turntable
exactly what its title implies : lusty , boisterous and utterly charming .
alan and
smith finds amusing juxtapositions that justify his exercise .
can still leave us with a sense of wonder at the diverse , marvelously twisted shapes history has taken
better than the tepid star trek : insurrection ;
satisfying summer blockbuster
naturalistic
no other film in recent history
excite
koury frighteningly and
the most part a useless movie
obscure
waydowntown may not be an important movie , or even a good one ,
that never
improvise and scream their way around this movie directionless , lacking any of the rollicking dark humor so necessary
be a power outage
's hard to believe these jokers are supposed to have pulled off four similar kidnappings before .
hell is -rrb- looking down at your watch and realizing serving sara is n't even halfway through .
rises above the level of a telanovela .
feels like just one more in the long line of films this year about the business of making movies .
of the series
ethnography and
his own film
to send you off in different direction
ver wiel 's desperate attempt at wit is lost , leaving the character of critical jim two-dimensional and pointless .
that it fails to have a heart , mind or humor of its own
a beautiful , timeless and universal tale of heated passions -- jealousy , betrayal , forgiveness and murder .
in alcatraz ' ... a cinematic corpse
adorably ditsy but heartfelt performances , and sparkling
eddie murphy
sometimes just lapses into unhidden british
, love , duty and friendship
really earned my indignant , preemptive departure
a red felt sharpie pen
playing a role of almost bergmanesque intensity ... bisset is both convincing and radiant .
telenovela
the high infidelity
the sake of spectacle
they are believable as people -- flawed , assured of the wrong things , and scared to admit how much they may really need the company of others
edges
the name of an allegedly inspiring and easily marketable flick
no aspirations
've been trying to forget
made movie that is no more than mildly amusing
objects
consistent
rodrigues
two lovers
into the subculture of extreme athletes whose derring-do puts the x into the games
the self-image of drooling idiots
better than this
mind-destroying
was the roman colosseum .
director michael caton-jones
graceful , moving tribute
it is n't that funny
elegance is more than tattoo deep
in nostalgia
hushed lines
olympia ,
animated by an energy that puts the dutiful efforts of more disciplined grade-grubbers
the outer limits of raunch
the bucks to expend the full price for a date ,
a surprisingly buoyant tone
powerful 1957
chemistry
artistic and muted ,
a towering siren
city 's
dose
kiddie flick
the secret 's eventual discovery
against farce , thoughtful dialogue elbowed aside by one-liners , and a visual style that incorporates rotoscope animation for no apparent reason except
devos and cassel
rejigger
are ...
production values
opens today in the new york metropolitan area ,
a feast of bleakness
an intelligent and deeply felt work about impossible , irrevocable choices and the price of making them .
nod in agreement .
neither quite a comedy nor a romance
the movie completely transfixes the audience .
this tale of cannibal lust above the ordinary
weird , wonderful , and not necessarily for kids
put up
those gay filmmakers
, esoteric musings and philosophy
undermine the moral dilemma at the movie 's heart .
swaggers through his scenes
ridiculous dialog
sick and demented humor
while each moment of this broken character study is rich in emotional texture
75-minute
a footnote to a still evolving story
the proficient , dull sorvino has no light touch , and rodan is out of his league
every bit as fascinating
acting , poorly dubbed dialogue and murky cinematography
watchable by a bravura performance
flagging
duty and love
mordantly
far too staid
tear them
in which it addresses current terrorism anxieties and sidesteps them at the same time
older and wiser eyes ,
maelstrom is strange and compelling , engrossing and different , a moral tale with a twisted sense of humor
a mall movie
its dynamics
, uplifting and moving
emerging
had unlimited access to families and church meetings
altar boys
also is more fully an example of the kind of lush , all-enveloping movie experience it rhapsodizes
some writer dude , i think his name was , uh , michael zaidan , was supposed to have like written the screenplay or something , but , dude
exchanges
than anticipated
there are things to like about murder by numbers -- but , in the end , the disparate elements do n't gel
a sugar-coated rocky whose valuable messages are forgotten 10 minutes after the last trombone honks .
but something far more stylish and cerebral
missed the first half-dozen episodes and probably
a leather
throws away the goodwill the first half of his movie generates by orchestrating a finale that is impenetrable and dull .
personal life
is able to overcome the triviality of the story .
a lifetime movie
contrivance
burdened
counter-cultural
disney scrape the bottom of its own cracker barrel
jones helps breathe some life into the insubstantial plot , but even he is overwhelmed by predictability .
to the tongue-in-cheek attitude of the screenplay
an interesting look at the life of the campaign-trail press , especially ones that do n't really care for the candidate
finds a consistent tone
is a superior horror flick
a well-intentioned effort that 's still too burdened by the actor
the filmmakers ' point
enough of libidinous young city dwellers
director neil marshall 's
the last thing any of these three actresses , nor their characters , deserve
the nation
the frustration , the awkwardness
hard-to-swallow
is fresh to say about growing up catholic or , really , anything
self-satisfied
strong pulse
the smallest sensitivities
as a good spaghetti western
acts so goofy all the time
speculative history , as much
there has to be a few advantages to never growing old .
than answers
fairly trite
has usually been leavened by a charm that 's conspicuously missing from the girls ' big-screen blowout .
live-action scenes
knockaround guys rarely seems interested in kicking around a raison d'etre that 's as fresh-faced as its young-guns cast .
even if the picture itself is somewhat problematic
cinema paradiso will find the new scenes interesting , but
manners and
as a breakthrough
loves
reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations , thinking urgently as the protagonists struggled
soul
say `` hi '' to your lover when you wake up in the morning
that will have you at the edge of your seat for long stretches
jerking off
tickles the funny bone
be the first narrative film
liyan 's
an a-list director
invaluable historical document thanks
want to bolt the theater in the first 10 minutes
pull a cohesive story
wallop
much as
stamp
has a high time
the production has been made with an enormous amount of affection , so we believe these characters love each other
a zany mix
highways , parking lots
monumental
arrives
going for it , not least
in such a low-key manner
the unsettling spookiness
realistic characters
tried
delivered by a hollywood studio
media circles
like one of -lrb- spears ' -rrb- music videos in content -- except that it goes on for at least 90 more minutes and , worse , that you have to pay if you want to see it .
needs to overcome gaps in character development and story logic
little visible talent
appreciates the art and reveals a music scene that transcends culture and race
an action film
this film biggest problem
the larger socio-political picture of the situation in northern ireland in favour of an approach
a believable mother\/daughter pair
its winged assailants
more than simply a portrait of early extreme sports , this peek into the 1970s skateboard revolution is a skateboard film as social anthropology ...
the hero 's
that tell the best story
just how comically
the hours as an alternative
often achieves a level of connection and concern
zoolander
to tediously sentimental
will embrace this engaging and literate psychodrama
even though it 's never as solid as you want it to be
1790
cinema paradiso will find the new scenes interesting , but few will find the movie
his sensitive eyelids
- and triple-crosses
to remember
a dark-as-pitch comedy that frequently veers into corny sentimentality , probably would not improve much after a therapeutic zap of shock treatment .
lends itself beautifully to filming the teeming life on the reefs , making this gorgeous film a must for everyone from junior scientists to grown-up fish lovers .
gentle , mesmerizing
somebodies
there 's a lot of good material here ,
the problems and characters it reveals
any age
shu
a renowned filmmaker
false dawns , real dawns , comic relief
in complete denial about his obsessive behavior
, it has some special qualities and the soulful gravity of crudup 's anchoring performance .
barely .
is not
are until the film is well under way -- and yet it 's hard to stop watching
its greatest play
emigre experience
about the calories
overwritten
suffers because it does n't have enough vices to merit its 103-minute length .
he waters it down , turning grit and vulnerability into light reading
only seems to care about the bottom line
he has no clue about making a movie
is smart writing , skewed characters , and the title performance by kieran culkin .
frolic
godfrey reggio 's career
should come with the warning `` for serious film buffs only
to the edge of your seat
grant carries the day with impeccable comic timing , raffish charm and piercing intellect .
waiting for us
modest little number
a certain kind of madness -- and strength
prove more distressing
for all its visual panache and compelling supporting characters
playing fair
previous concert comedy film
wonderful
hate to like it
an old-fashioned drama of substance about a teacher 's slide down the slippery slope of dishonesty after an encounter with the rich and the powerful who have nothing but disdain for virtue .
the striking , quietly vulnerable personality of ms. ambrose
cut through the layers of soap-opera emotion
kathy !
well-executed spy-thriller .
was as graceful
enough of that background for the characters
absurdly overblown climax
a sensitive , modest comic tragedy that works as both character study and symbolic examination
a docu-drama
no respectable halloween costume shop
gong li and
bad enough
makes the grade as tawdry trash .
bad direction and bad acting -- the trifecta of badness
featuring reams
theater feeling
superior ''
jolt you out of your seat a couple of times , give you a few laughs
'd probably turn it off , convinced that you had already seen that movie
another combination
like quirky , slightly strange french films
of him
a topic as
a funny moment
that not only blockbusters pollute the summer movie pool
scarlet 's
eileen walsh , an engaging , wide-eyed actress whose teeth are a little too big for her mouth ,
the incessant lounge music
just a little bit hard
an actress who smiles and frowns
is born to play shaggy
opportunity to do something clever
three central characters
yet audacious
of that stuff
a curious sense
suitable summer entertainment
insinuating
filled with alexandre desplat 's haunting and sublime music
the road to perdition leads to a satisfying destination
action - mechanical
then , something terrible happens
the uncompromising knowledge
acclaim
glimpses at existing photos
bizarre comedy and pallid horror
i fear
one of the oddest and most inexplicable sequels
modus operandi
the ironic
if it 's a dish that 's best served cold
the niftiest trick perpetrated by the importance of being earnest
watch , giggle and
a movie that falls victim to frazzled wackiness and frayed satire .
the villainous , lecherous police chief scarpia
advance screening
it follows the basic plot trajectory of nearly every schwarzenegger film :
the photographer 's show-don ` t-tell stance is admirable , but it can make him a problematic documentary subject
bothers to hand viewers a suitcase full of easy answers
the outer limits
it should be doing a lot of things , but does n't .
somber , absurd , and , finally , achingly sad
but believe it or not , it 's one of the most beautiful , evocative works i 've seen .
, the film works - mostly due to its superior cast of characters .
wo n't score points for political correctness
deflated ending aside , there 's much to recommend the film .
be significantly different -lrb- and better -rrb- than most films
morrison 's iconoclastic uses
combined with the misconceived final 5
steeped in '50s sociology , pop culture or movie lore to appreciate the emotional depth of haynes ' work
wo n't find anything to get excited about on this dvd .
roughshod document
the humor aspects of ` jason x ' were far more entertaining than i had expected
in turn ,
forgive me
the problem with wendigo ,
he does
little tale
, it 's a matter of finding entertainment in the experiences of zishe and the fiery presence of hanussen .
pool
seems to take an unseemly pleasure in -lrb- the characters ' -rrb- misery and at the same time to congratulate himself for having the guts to confront it .
make you
they do n't have
her esther blossom
is hardly
buried somewhere inside its fabric , but never
spent time living in another community
liked it much better
is less baroque and showy than hannibal , and less emotionally affecting than silence
seen speaking on stage
a monopoly on mindless action
olivier assayas
them redeemable
is short
thriller directorial debut for traffic scribe gaghan has all the right parts , but the pieces do n't quite fit together
-- but not very imaxy
quickie tv special
the entire point of a shaggy dog story
he realizes
resents having to inhale this gutter romancer 's secondhand material
lighthearted comedy
the general 's fate
leavened
it 's not a classic spy-action or buddy movie
cram earplugs
under the skin of her characters
a guest appearance
a moving
barbarian
inform and educate
keep the plates spinning as best he can
bela
disregard available bias
begins to vaporize from your memory minutes after it ends
supporting performances
archetypal
on the shoulders of its actors
while the story is better-focused than the incomprehensible anne rice novel it 's based upon
we want the funk - and this movie 's got it .
with grace and humor and gradually
for fashioning an engrossing entertainment out of an almost sure-fire prescription for a critical and commercial disaster
will be all too familiar for anyone who 's seen george roy hill 's 1973 film , `` the sting .
as it gives out
feat
-lrb- t -rrb- his slop
female friendship , spiked with raw urban humor
a numbingly dull experience
heavy with flabby rolls
without cheesy fun factor .
puppet pinocchio
was more diverting and thought-provoking than i 'd expected it to be .
listless sci-fi
stammering
the economic fringes
avarice
though goofy and lurid ,
favorably
was inexplicably
a strong sense
an abrupt turn
should tell you everything you need to know about all the queen 's men .
be inside looking out , and
prepackaged julia roberts wannabe
that 's apparently just what -lrb- aniston -rrb- has always needed to grow into a movie career
the ties
the silly original cartoon seem smart and well-crafted in comparison
thought that the german film industry can not make a delightful comedy centering on food
a tone of rueful compassion ... reverberates throughout this film , whose meaning and impact is sadly heightened by current world events
hickenlooper
the humiliation of martin
is losing his touch
romanced cyndi lauper in the opportunists
off the old block
well-drawn , if standard issue , characters
so often
and interesting characters
the amp
mediocre end
a subtlety that makes the silly , over-the-top coda especially disappointing
colorful bio-pic
rich in emotional texture
alterations
a worthless film
monstrous murk
it 's a talking head documentary , but a great one .
in its title
thriller remarkable
anything much more
to become a major-league leading lady , -lrb- but -rrb-
in high style
no clear-cut hero
and i expect much more from a talent as outstanding as director bruce mcculloch .
a pathetic exploitation film that tries to seem sincere , and just
we 've learned the hard way just how complex international terrorism is
hilarious musical comedy though stymied by accents thick as mud .
is that there is really only one movie 's worth of decent gags to be gleaned from the premise .
producing a work that 's more interested in asking questions than in answering them
the feeble examples of big-screen poke-mania that have preceded it
the latest vapid actor 's exercise to appropriate the structure of arthur schnitzler 's reigen .
soulful and unslick
does point the way for adventurous indian filmmakers toward a crossover into nonethnic markets .
at most 20 minutes
alice 's adventure
sheer force
just another generic drama that has nothing going for it other than its exploitive array of obligatory cheap thrills .
-lrb- toback 's -rrb- fondness for fancy split-screen , stuttering editing and pompous references to wittgenstein and kirkegaard
erratic career
says he has to ?
for their acting chops
its appeal
pepper
van
does steven seagal come across these days ?
into becoming a world-class fencer
reach for the tissues
of cliches that the talented cast generally
take in this creed
keep letting go at all the wrong moments
that tries hard to make the most of a bumper
look ill at ease sharing the same scene .
belong
capable of anteing up some movie star charisma
is too picture postcard perfect , too neat and new pin-like
there 's an element of heartbreak to watching it now , with older and wiser eyes , because we know what will happen after greene 's story ends .
despite modest aspirations
, to find a place among the studio 's animated classics
twists ''
with the same number of continuity errors
that , by the time the credits roll across the pat ending , a warm , fuzzy feeling prevails
a film without surprise
its sense
slow down ,
jean
though jones and snipes are enthralling
flick for guys .
the entire point of a shaggy dog story , of course , is that it goes nowhere
'' movie
to take an unseemly pleasure in -lrb- the characters ' -rrb- misery and at the same time to congratulate himself for having the guts to confront it
at the forefront of china 's sixth generation of film makers
it 's pretty far from a treasure
do n't make often enough
is workmanlike in the extreme .
satin
the cheese-laced spectacles that pack 'em in on the subcontinent
peek
claude chabrol 's camera has a way of gently swaying back and forth as it cradles its characters , veiling tension beneath otherwise tender movements .
if the film has a problem
wider
first-time writer-director dylan kidd also has a good ear for dialogue , and the characters sound like real people .
on the party favors to sober us up with the transparent attempts at moralizing
night diversion
muddled , simplistic and more than a little pretentious
the movie 's presentation , which is way too stagy
large shadows and
clear-eyed portrait
there are very , very good reasons for certain movies to be sealed in a jar and left on a remote shelf indefinitely .
passion , and genius
theron
increase the gravitational pull
watch barbershop
bounds along
handguns , bmws
structured and
make this silly con job sing
a tragic love story
as hell
intellectual bankruptcy
opera-ish
too much norma rae and
is n't better
good bark
a grievous but obscure complaint against fathers
the fanatical adherents on either side
never comes close to recovering from its demented premise
watch barbershop again if you 're in need of a cube fix
traditionally plotted
hovering
the expense of character
despite the pyrotechnics , narc is strictly by the book .
is not only
wonderful fencing scenes and
mr. dong 's continuing exploration of homosexuality in america
think of any film more challenging or depressing than the grey zone
a surplus of vintage archive footage
film noir organized crime story
of the environments
this dream hispanic role with a teeth-clenching gusto
at times the guys taps into some powerful emotions ,
into an electric pencil sharpener
legal system towards child abuse
of imagery
ultimate point -- that everyone should be themselves --
simple , poignant and leavened with humor
shrewd
who finds his inspiration on the fringes of the american underground
the symbols float like butterflies and the spinning styx sting like bees .
does n't really add up to much .
massoud
the food
no bearing on the story
thrill-kill
been deemed important enough to make a film in which someone has to be hired to portray richard dawson
an interest
infatuated
domestic drama
works nothing short of a minor miracle in unfaithful .
90 punitive minutes of eardrum-dicing gunplay , screeching-metal smashups , and flaccid odd-couple sniping .
music videos
urban drama
the tinseltown assembly line
when put in service of of others
so preachy-keen and so
the mixture of bullock bubble and hugh goo
crisp storytelling
williams sink into melancholia
hefty
inside righteousness
a ` topless tutorial service
distinguished and
your wallet
in a film about campus depravity
creature-feature
experienced by southern blacks as distilled through a caucasian perspective
the upscale lifestyle
into this newfangled community
an aimless hodgepodge
as usual
inexplicably dips key moments from the film in waking life water colors .
of his audience
such a fine idea
as uncompromising
as the antidote
sleek and arty
star trek : nemesis is even more suggestive of a 65th class reunion mixer where only eight surviving members show up -- and
would have been without the vulgarity and with an intelligent , life-affirming script
it 's a beautiful film , full of elaborate and twisted characters -
brooding and slow
are just actory concoctions , defined by childlike dimness and a handful of quirks
of these shenanigans exhausting
is not without talent
evenings
a canny crowd pleaser , and the last kiss
thirty
unique and inherent
his cynicism for reverence and a little wit
boasts eye-catching art direction but has a forcefully quirky tone that quickly wears out its limited welcome .
deep intelligence and
, is a treat .
a fine production with splendid singing by angela gheorghiu , ruggero raimondi , and roberto alagna .
los
the airhead movie business
have been a daytime soap opera
glorified episode
that is only mildly diverting
leave you wondering about the characters ' lives after the clever credits roll
true to its source material
of the heart , one which it fails to get
twister
the thousands of americans who die hideously
of purpose
of director john stockwell
choppy and sloppy affair
consolation candy
many movies
created by the two daughters
works spectacularly well ...
what is essentially an extended soap opera
stooping
add up to a moving tragedy with some buoyant human moments
scorsese 's mean streets
unintentional giggles
about which
she continually tries to accommodate to fit in and gain the unconditional love she seeks
feels as if the inmates have actually taken over the asylum .
it 's easy to love robin tunney
-lrb- russell -rrb-
do them justice
the sweetest thing , a romantic comedy with outrageous tendencies ,
, but because of the startling intimacy
that is not as funny or entertaining as analyze this
you can sip your vintage wines and watch your merchant ivory productions
stylized swedish fillm about a modern city
one point
every single scene he 's in
on stage
the vein of ` we were soldiers
lavish period scenery
the difficulty of doing so when dealing with the destruction of property and , potentially , of life itself
most audacious , outrageous , sexually explicit , psychologically probing ,
`` stomp ''
old familiar
to fil
dialogue comedy
this is .
that you root for throughout
if you 're not a fan , it might be like trying to eat brussels sprouts .
little narrative momentum
of british cinema
french grandfather
of discovery
last summer 's bloated effects
interest can not be revived .
of the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism
trained
large shadows and wide-angle shots taken from a distance to hide the liberal use of a body double
a formula comedy redeemed by its stars ,
for a high-powered star pedigree
imagine susan sontag falling in love with howard stern .
his or her
hymn
have ever been together in the same sentence
a sweet and modest and ultimately winning story
human frailty fascinates
falls flat
generally keeps things going at a rapid pace , occasionally using an omniscient voice-over narrator in the manner of french new wave films
it is a movie about passion .
to aim the film at young males in the throes of their first full flush of testosterone
if invincible is not quite the career peak that the pianist is for roman polanski
a cogent defense
definitive , if disingenuous ,
flawed film
this nicholas nickleby finds itself in reduced circumstances -- and , also like its hero , it remains brightly optimistic , coming through in the end .
boy-meets-girl
commiserating
a vastly improved germanic version of my big fat greek wedding
ghostbusters
bad in such a bizarre way
the final part
overly familiar scenario
a concept doofus
kids or their parents
crushed by betrayal that it conjures up the intoxicating fumes and emotional ghosts of a freshly painted rembrandt
was lazy but enjoyable
tadpole ' was one of the films so declared this year
, vaguely disturbing way
with so many bad romances out there , this is the kind of movie that deserves a chance to shine .
improvise and scream their way around this movie directionless , lacking any of the rollicking dark humor so necessary to make this kind of idea work on screen .
a prim exterior
an attraction
cleaner
, vapid and devoid
the movie 's ultimate point -- that everyone should be themselves -- is trite , but
the lack
does justice
his ` angels of light
give a solid , anguished performance that eclipses nearly everything else she 's ever done
coming close to bowling you over
watch middle-age
a funny and touching film that is gorgeously
impossible to indulge the fanciful daydreams of janice beard -lrb- eileen walsh -rrb- when her real-life persona is so charmless and vacant
everyone else yawning with admiration
side humor
all , a condition only the old are privy to
three-to-one
in search of purpose or even a plot
an in-your-face family drama and black comedy
salma goes native and she 's never been better in this colorful bio-pic of a mexican icon .
lurches
, this version is raised a few notches above kiddie fantasy pablum by allen 's astringent wit .
seven
a few bits funnier
its surface-obsession -- one that typifies the delirium of post , pre , and extant stardom
a highly watchable , giggly little story
is a genuine love story , full of traditional layers of awakening and ripening and separation and recovery
frodo
framed
entirely infantile
sympathies
thriller you 'd expect than it is a fairly revealing study of its two main characters -- damaged-goods people whose orbits will inevitably
the kiss
-- the special effects are ` german-expressionist , ' according to the press notes --
watching the powerpuff girls movie , my mind kept returning to one anecdote for comparison : the cartoon in japan that gave people seizures .
odd bedfellows
allegedly inspiring and
and more entertaining , too
an ambitious and moving but bleak film .
in the 21st century
dark
perfectly executed and wonderfully sympathetic characters , who are alternately touching and funny
, but it would be a lot better if it stuck to betty fisher and left out the other stories
retooled
routine action and jokes like this are your cup of tea
much on max when he should be filling the screen with this tortured , dull artist and monster-in-the
is entry number twenty the worst of the brosnan bunch
i last walked out on a movie
last kiss
incredibly narrow
a more compelling excuse to pair susan sarandon and goldie hawn
... was unable to reproduce the special spark between the characters that made the first film such a delight .
with considerable appeal
movie concern
can embrace
um
minute idea
a delightful entree
unable to reproduce the special spark between the characters that made the first film such a delight
chatty fish
it succeeds .
its red herring surroundings
go see this unique and entertaining twist on the classic whale 's tale
is lurking around the corner , just waiting to spoil things
the gong
in its willingness to explore its principal characters with honesty , insight and humor
comedy genres
made movie that is no more than mildly amusing .
does full honor to miyazaki 's teeming and often unsettling landscape , and to the conflicted complexity of his characters
the sound
the cost of moral compromise
teen-driven , toilet-humor codswallop
with more character development
what john does
parker 's
to shake
this breezy caper movie
a meaty plot and well-developed characters
as speculative history , as much an exploration of the paranoid impulse
as it is nonjudgmental , and makes clear that a prostitute can be as lonely and needy as any of the clients
an enormous amount of affection
motorcycles
that a wacky concept does not a movie make
a frightening and compelling
into a philosophical void
making them meaningful for both kids and church-wary adults
is top-notch
the revenge unfolds
only satisfied
is as conventional as can be
to yourself
make the most out of its characters ' flaws
in venice
to drown yourself in a lake afterwards
make any sense
shadowy
than the ` laughing with
offers laughs and insight into one of the toughest ages a kid can go through .
clear sense
which are included
they do a good job of painting this family dynamic for the audience but they tried to squeeze too many elements into the film .
so i do n't know what she 's doing in here
a surprisingly faithful remake of its chilly predecessor
will you feel after an 88-minute rip-off of the rock with action confined to slo-mo gun firing and random glass-shattering
`` ichi the killer ''
giving up on a loved one
a tuba-playing dwarf rolled down a hill in a trash can
esther kahn
shared by the nation at their sacrifice .
it lying there
regain
ka
of belly dancing
fusty
a bland animated sequel
weekend upload
two men
an overly sillified plot and stop-and-start pacing
a culture-clash comedy
been made under the influence of rohypnol
into the center of that world
soul-searching
phoned-in
subplot
leaving you
of an after school special on the subject of tolerance
this is one of the biggest disappointments of the year .
're definitely convinced that these women are spectacular .
, writer-director michael kalesniko 's how to kill your neighbor 's dog is slight but unendurable .
seen as speculative history , as much an exploration of the paranoid impulse as a creative sequel to the warren report .
an innocent boy
enjoyed as a work of fiction inspired by real-life events .
, vulgar and forgettably
boldface
the apex
neither bitter nor sweet
have been called freddy gets molested by a dog
of the modern-office anomie films
campus
humorless
an extraordinary faith in the ability of images
assured , vital and
popcorn movies
misguided , and
recycled and dumbed-down version
of vision
will please eastwood 's loyal fans -- and suits the story , wherein our hero must ride roughshod over incompetent cops to get his man
are limited and so embellished by editing that there 's really not much of a sense of action or even action-comedy .
's the perfect star vehicle for grant , allowing him to finally move away from his usual bumbling , tongue-tied screen persona .
a b-12 shot
how this one escaped the lifetime network
of such efforts
found in anime like this
niche
of motherhood and desperate mothers
the final two
could n't come up with a better script .
a non-britney person might survive a screening with little harm done , except maybe for the last 15 minutes , which are as maudlin as any after-school special you can imagine .
of insight
the most complex , generous and subversive artworks of the last decade
paul cox
a giddy and provocative sexual
taken away your car , your work-hours
indecent proposal ''
a poignant comedy that offers food for
robert altman , spike lee , the coen brothers
to speak about other than the fact that it is relatively short
to lend some dignity to a dumb story
every note
one would be hard-pressed to find a movie with a bigger , fatter heart than barbershop .
profound without ever being self-important
enriched by an imaginatively mixed cast of antic spirits
a family of sour immortals
guaranteed
precarious balance
psychological mysteries
painfully
devotees of star trek ii : the wrath of khan will feel a nagging sense of deja vu , and the grandeur of the best next generation episodes is lacking .
resurrection is n't exactly quality cinema , but it is n't nearly as terrible as it cold have been .
pub
similarly ill-timed
cinemantic
shoestring
as entertaining as the final hour
an unflinching look
gross-out flicks , college flicks , or even flicks in general
a fiercely clever and subtle film
on character
rebellious
much of what we see is horrible
frustratingly refuses to give pinochet 's crimes a political context
-lrb- seagal 's -rrb- strenuous attempt at a change in expression could very well clinch him this year 's razzie .
a lot of talent
has a dashing and resourceful hero ; a lisping , reptilian villain ; big fights ; big hair ; lavish period scenery ; and a story
their recklessness
with its lackadaisical plotting and mindless action
by young males
straddle the line between another classic for the company
long on twinkly-eyed close-ups and short on shame .
as far as mainstream matinee-style entertainment goes , it does a bang-up job of pleasing the crowds
rich and intelligent film
like a tarantino movie with heart
is tragically rare in the depiction of young women in film
an emotional level ,
in tiresome romantic-comedy duds
prefer soderbergh 's concentration on his two lovers over tarkovsky 's mostly male , mostly patriarchal debating societies
functions
's no clear picture of who killed bob crane
the concept behind kung pow : enter the fist is hilarious .
alternative
long on the irrelevant as on the engaging , which gradually turns what time
lumpy
a brilliant gag at the expense of those who paid for it and those who pay to see it .
a droll ,
a philosophical void
deep-sixed
odd situations
can make him a problematic documentary subject
text , and subtext
a forgotten front
such a pleasure
narc is all menace and atmosphere .
grave '' framework
my paycheck
that make you
mainstream audiences
's sanctimonious , self-righteous and so eager to earn our love that you want to slap it
vincent gallo
cobbled
hollywood document
vignettes which only prove that ` zany ' does n't necessarily mean ` funny
very meticulously but
it aims so low
makes less sense than the bruckheimeresque american action flicks it emulates .
worth seeing just for weaver and lapaglia
keep on looking
do n't entirely
joyful solo performance
has its moments --
leave you with a smile on your face and a grumble in your stomach
the tears
too much kid-vid
opening
's the con
does n't work for me
is probably the funniest person in the film , which gives you an idea just how bad it was
to speculation , conspiracy theories or , at best , circumstantial evidence
is a children 's film in the truest sense .
of the best , most
have potential as a cult film ,
does feel like a short stretched out to feature length .
jackson tries to keep the plates spinning as best he can , but
up more of a creaky `` pretty woman '' retread , with the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz and big-wave surfing that gives pic its title an afterthought
institution
director david jacobson
a small , personal film
it 's being
will dip into your wallet , swipe 90 minutes of your time , and offer you precisely this in recompense : a few early laughs scattered around a plot as thin as it is repetitious .
york celebrities
more than two decades
title-bout
of his voice
pointed personalities , courage
ache with sadness -lrb- the way chekhov is funny -rrb- ,
one minute
, slapdash disaster .
reaffirms life
retread , hobbled by half-baked setups and sluggish pacing
of the most triumphant performances of vanessa redgrave 's career
i.e. peploe 's , it 's simply unbearable
de
improbably
to a certain degree
with some hippie getting
national conversation
between them
future years as an eloquent memorial
2002
steers clear of the sensational
last 10 minutes
breaks no new ground
done in mostly by a weak script that ca n't support the epic treatment
a crowd-pleaser
the urge to doze
very top rank
victories
the director , tom dey , had spliced together bits and pieces of midnight run and 48 hours -lrb- and , for that matter , shrek -rrb-
is destined to be the 21st century 's new `` conan '' and that he 's going to make a splash even greater than arnold schwarzenegger , jean-claud van damme or steven segal
competition
unsettling sight
biggest problem
falls short in explaining the music and its roots .
gorefest
-lrb- soderbergh -rrb- tends to place most of the psychological and philosophical material in italics rather than trust an audience 's intelligence ,
and tiresome love triangles
its amiable jerking
i 'm not generally a fan of vegetables
those jack chick cartoon tracts
with its many out-sized , out of character and logically porous action set
phlegmatic bore
sick society
far from heaven ''
nair 's cast is so large it 's altman-esque , but
sensitive , modest comic tragedy
see a movie that takes such a speedy swan dive from `` promising '' to `` interesting ''
it with ring
for all audiences
become a camp adventure , one of those movies that 's so bad it starts to become good
make a big splash
, dry
extreme ops '' exceeds expectations .
a clever gimmick
it 's all arty and jazzy and
meandering and glacially paced , and often just plain dull .
that is life -- wherever it takes you
stay with the stage versions , however ,
such a dependable concept was botched in execution
asian landscape painting
its gender politics , genre thrills
that bespeaks an expiration date passed a long time ago
most of jaglom 's self-conscious and gratingly irritating films
who also served as executive producer
unlike most anime , whose most ardent fans outside japan seem to be introverted young men with fantasy fetishes
cold ,
intellectual and emotional
the training and dedication that goes into becoming a world-class fencer and the champion that 's made a difference to nyc inner-city youth
action sequence
more than anything else slight ... tadpole pulls back from the consequences of its own actions and revelations .
created a provocative , absorbing drama that reveals the curse of a self-hatred instilled by rigid social mores
this is the kind of subject matter that could so easily have been fumbled by a lesser filmmaker , but ayres makes the right choices at every turn
expect more from director michael apted -lrb- enigma -rrb- and screenwriter nicholas kazan -lrb- reversal of fortune -rrb- than this cliche pileup .
the conceit of setting this blood-soaked tragedy of murderous ambition in the era of richard nixon
it 's not as single-minded as john carpenter 's original
vacuum
to one of the greatest plays of the last 100 years
a long , dull procession
to market the charismatic jackie chan to even younger audiences
smart , savvy , compelling
irritatingly
sham the raw-nerved story
results that are sometimes bracing , sometimes baffling and quite often
be careful what you wish for
while peppering the pages with memorable zingers
the cultural distinctions between americans and brits
the pin
it 's still unusually crafty and intelligent for hollywood horror .
quietly suggesting the sadness and obsession beneath hearst 's forced avuncular chortles
makes clear that a prostitute can be as lonely and needy as any of the clients
how to make a point with poetic imagery
the santa clause 2 's
'' winner
january
cuban leader fidel castro
this family film sequel
, most adults will be way ahead of the plot .
to the very history it pretends to teach
filmed tosca that you want
macho
there 's no point of view , no contemporary interpretation of joan 's prefeminist plight , so we 're left thinking the only reason to make the movie is because present standards allow for plenty of nudity .
as dumb and cheesy as they may be , the cartoons look almost shakespearean -- both in depth and breadth -- after watching this digital-effects-heavy , supposed family-friendly comedy .
is right at home in this french shocker
, rent the disney version .
been 13 months and 295 preview screenings
a warm and charming package
little story
its final minutes
traditional romantic
can admire
mall movie
that tries to be smart
at least a few good ideas and features some decent performances
slow-paced crime drama
, it 's invaluable
fake thunderstorms
will quite likely be more like hell .
both the elements of the plot and a powerfully evocative mood combining heated sexuality with a haunting sense of malaise
to be sure
some cocky pseudo-intellectual kid has intentionally left college or was killed
one of the greatest date movies in years
the class
pretentious self-examination
high points
the disney version
the stars seem to be in two different movies
including
get in the way of saying something meaningful about facing death
1915 armenia
people of diverse political perspectives
defiantly
it may not add up to the sum of its parts
for the thousands of indians who fancy themselves too sophisticated for the cheese-laced spectacles that pack 'em in on the subcontinent
hot on the hardwood
interested detachment
some cynical creeps
a scummy ripoff of david cronenberg 's brilliant ` videodrome .
cartoon characters
he 's understated and sardonic
for its duration
going in this crazy life
abandoned , but
mine
be surprised
can to look like a good guy
picked me
participant
serial
clooney might have better luck next time
some contrived banter , cliches
dangers
is messy , uncouth , incomprehensible , vicious and absurd .
do you say `` hi '' to your lover when you wake up in the morning
its use of the thriller form to examine the labyrinthine ways in which people 's lives cross and change , buffeted by events seemingly out of their control ,
in which the hero might have an opportunity to triumphantly sermonize
would have benefited from a little more dramatic tension and some more editing .
the celebrity
hong kong 's versatile stanley kwan
'll be as bored watching morvern callar as the characters are in it
is a disaster .
clams
iben hjelje
sad ending
a harrison ford low
what it 's like on the other side of the bra
the entire franchise
his fellow moviemakers
even if the enticing prospect of a lot of nubile young actors in a film about campus depravity did n't fade amid the deliberate , tiresome ugliness , it would be rendered tedious by avary 's failure to construct a story with even a trace of dramatic interest .
viewers out in the cold and
bad singer-turned actors
the failure of the third revenge of the nerds sequel
at achieving the modest , crowd-pleasing goals it sets for itself
t
it interesting as a character study is the fact that the story is told from paul 's perspective
a much needed kick
a plot cobbled together from largely flat and uncreative moments
cult film
: the widowmaker is derivative , overlong , and bombastic -- yet surprisingly entertaining .
you 've got a huge mess
a deliciously nonsensical comedy
find new routes through a familiar neighborhood
shadyac , who belongs with the damned for perpetrating patch adams , trots out every ghost trick from the sixth sense to the mothman prophecies .
never achieve the popularity of my big fat greek wedding
as a fairly weak retooling
ringside seat
's also built on a faulty premise , one it follows into melodrama and silliness
a unique , well-crafted psychological study
every bit as imperious
people who like their romances to have that french realism
early extreme sports
on video before month 's end
harps on media-constructed ` issues '
a broken heart
worthy of the gong
herrmann
sprouts
is always welcome
become comic relief
probing
a heartland
a catastrophic collision of tastelessness and gall
which is its essential problem
wo n't be sitting through this one again
a straight-ahead thriller
bona fide
reefs
to seem weird and distanced
pushed into the margins
who are n't part of its supposed target audience
by director imogen kimmel
thriller
a promise nor
good ,
that thinks it 's hilarious
dark , disturbing , painful to watch
the niftiest trick
labored and
the marquis de sade set
a tub of popcorn
engrossing thriller
a powerfully evocative mood
a bit tedious
gang melodrama
and subtly different
preachy soap opera
a little flat
strong voices
code
but dull and ankle-deep
is mighty hard to find
one problem with the movie ,
cashing
that he creates
do we have that same option to slap her creators because they 're clueless and inept
sweet home alabama is n't going to win any academy awards ,
filmmakers david weissman and bill weber benefit enormously from the cockettes ' camera craziness -- not only did they film performances , but
this one is certainly well-meaning , but it 's also simple-minded and contrived .
hyper-real satire
, were made for the palm screen
for sex in the movies look like cheap hysterics
a series of escapades demonstrating the adage that what is good for the goose
tequila
say the obvious
fans of so-bad-they 're - good cinema may find some fun in this jumbled mess .
than you could shake a stick at
beyond the dark visions already relayed by superb
a loved one
nearly surprising or
gets at most 20 minutes of screen time
a warm and charming package that you 'll feel too happy to argue much
mctiernan 's remake may be lighter on its feet -- the sober-minded original was as graceful as a tap-dancing rhino --
the modern remake of dumas 's story is long on narrative and -lrb- too -rrb- short on action .
dull procession
fleet-footed and pleasingly upbeat family
who live in them , who have carved their own comfortable niche in the world and have been kind enough to share it
in space , no one can hear you snore
a woman
two hours feel like four
rumblings
pointed , often tender , examination
adds a much needed moral weight
even his lesser works outshine the best some directors can offer
75-minute sample
life or something like it has its share of high points , but
for a dream
gay audiences
is gratefully received
may play well as a double feature with mainstream foreign mush like my big fat greek wedding
a man teetering on the edge of sanity
barbara
're merely signposts marking the slow , lingering death of imagination
a wry and
retains an extraordinary faith in the ability of images
none of his actors stand out
, dangerous libertine and agitator
a screenplay
shrugging off the plot 's persnickety problems
the skill or presence
to run out of ideas
but toback 's deranged immediacy makes it seem fresh again .
more painful
seeing as the film lacks momentum and its position remains mostly undeterminable , the director 's experiment is a successful one .
this director 's cut -- which adds 51 minutes
in theory , a middle-aged romance pairing clayburgh and tambor sounds promising
funny , puzzling
that a movie can be as intelligent as this one is in every regard except its storyline
little action , almost no suspense or believable tension , one-dimensional characters up the wazoo and sets that
a movie instead of an endless trailer
holofcenter
overbearing and
bring kissinger 's record into question
fanciful , grisly and engagingly quixotic
director lee has a true cinematic knack , but it 's also nice to see a movie with its heart so thoroughly , unabashedly on its sleeve .
likable movie
like mike is n't going to make box office money that makes michael jordan jealous , but it has some cute moments , funny scenes , and hits the target audience -lrb- young bow wow fans -rrb- - with nothing but net .
searching for its identity
were , what `` they '' looked like
tear-drenched quicksand
-lrb- as well as rank frustration from those in the know about rubbo 's dumbed-down tactics -rrb-
be ,
's depressing to see how far herzog has fallen .
writer and director burr steers
vincent tick
a play that only ever walked the delicate tightrope between farcical and loathsome
conventional , but well-crafted film
the irony is that this film 's cast is uniformly superb ;
the balkans provide the obstacle course for the love of a good woman .
you can thank me for this .
was that santa bumps up against 21st century reality so hard
at its best when the guarded , resentful betty and the manipulative yet needy margot are front and center .
is a festival film that would have been better off staying on the festival circuit
latently
its own ironic implications
of most contemporary comedies
bad sitcom
repellantly out of control
covered
unsentimental -rrb-
its story is only surface deep
the third revenge
flattening its momentum
if you ever wanted to be an astronaut
is simply not enough of interest onscreen to sustain its seventy-minute running time
another ride
fully ` rendered ' as pixar 's industry standard
feral and
a woozy quality to the manner of the storytelling , which undercuts the devastatingly telling impact of utter loss personified in the film 's simple title
birthday girl '' is an actor 's movie first and foremost .
train car to drive through
it provides a nice change of mindless pace in collision with the hot oscar season currently underway
the whole dead-undead genre
more than ably
is slow to those of us in middle age
still could have been room for the war scenes
farrelly brothers
for both children and parents
's like going to a house party and watching the host defend himself against a frothing ex-girlfriend
figures prominently
the comedy death to smoochy is a rancorous curiosity : a movie without an apparent audience .
where filmmaking can take us
warped logic by writer-director kurt wimmer at the screenplay level
the recording sessions are intriguing , and -- on the way to striking a blow for artistic integrity --
notwithstanding
seems twice as long as its 83 minutes
the hallmark
... an enjoyably frothy ` date movie ' ...
that , with humor , warmth , and intelligence , captures a life interestingly lived
ambiguity to suggest possibilities which imbue the theme with added depth and resonance
leblanc thought , `` hey ,
's mildly sentimental , unabashedly consumerist ... studiously inoffensive and completely disposable
a brainy prep-school kid
an interesting and at times captivating
would imagine , as searching for a quarter in a giant pile of elephant feces ... positively dreadful
said plenty about how show business has infiltrated every corner of society -- and not always for the better
dignified
is so pedestrian that the most positive comment we can make is that rob schneider actually turns in a pretty convincing performance as a prissy teenage girl
have a whale of a good time .
eat the whole thing
designed
performances all around
of attraction and interdependence
natured
might be some sort of credible gender-provoking philosophy submerged here , but who the hell cares ?
imagine ,
at
jordan brady 's direction is prosaic
dips key moments from the film in waking life water colors .
self-congratulation between actor and director
the holes
of a film , a southern gothic with the emotional arc of its raw blues soundtrack
-rrb- voice is rather unexceptional
static , stilted
boxes these women 's souls right open for us
absorbing and unsettling psychological
every frame of this stylish film that is able to visualize schizophrenia but is still confident enough to step back and look at the sick character with a sane eye
out-of-field -rrb-
a tv episode
bold biographical fantasia
bad nothing else is
started out as a taut contest of wills between bacon and theron , deteriorates into a protracted
but , no , we get another scene , and then another .
one facet of its mission
where identity , overnight , is robbed and replaced with a persecuted `` other
naipaul ,
market research
many drugs
yu
there 's definite room for improvement .
clinical eye
, sweet home alabama is n't as funny as you 'd hoped .
... you can be forgiven for realizing that you 've spent the past 20 minutes looking at your watch and waiting for frida to just die already .
neither one
a young woman 's
we settle for
take it seriously
the sick sense of humor
the disturbingly
an undistinguished rhythm of artificial suspense
while van wilder may not be the worst national lampoon film
-lrb- headbanger -rrb-
so here it is : it 's about a family of sour immortals .
make gangster no. 1 a worthwhile moviegoing experience
stirring , funny
as a smutty guilty pleasure
fleeting
this new time machine is hardly perfect ... yet it proves surprisingly serviceable
sure what -- and has all the dramatic weight of a raindrop
universal studios
` cq may one day be fondly remembered as roman coppola 's brief pretentious period before going on to other films that actually tell a story worth caring about
one who proves that elegance is more than tattoo deep
point-of-view shots
a most hard-hearted person
that was developed hastily after oedekerk
the movie only
a more ambitious movie
lacks the spirit of the previous two ,
attached
widely
without doubt an artist of uncompromising vision
would only
's cliche to call the film ` refreshing
all the right elements
is generally amusing from time to time
sexy beast
sardonic verve
in the work of the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism
that never quite
this insipid , brutally clueless film
its potentially interesting subject matter
you get
an energizing , intoxicating documentary charting the rise of hip-hop culture in general and the art of scratching -lrb- or turntablism -rrb- in particular
are anguished , bitter and truthful .
contains almost enough chuckles for a three-minute sketch , and no more
-- not the first , by the way --
personal velocity has a no-frills docu-dogma plainness , yet miller lingers on invisible , nearly psychic nuances , leaping into digressions of memory and desire
captures the chaotic insanity and personal tragedies that are all too abundant when human hatred spews forth unchecked
clinic
generally
the stuff of lurid melodrama
funny , touching , smart and complicated
theatres for it
fill this character study with poetic force and buoyant feeling
assert
stylist
works its magic with such exuberance and passion that the film 's length becomes a part of its fun
good intentions derailed by a failure to seek and strike just the right tone
enough to make you put away the guitar , sell the amp , and apply to medical school
a lighthearted glow , some impudent snickers ,
about blade
spinning a web of dazzling entertainment may be overstating it , but `` spider-man '' certainly delivers the goods .
not smart and
in terms of authenticity
organic intrigue
pretty convincing
hollywood action screenwriters usually come up with on their own
a document
it 's mildly interesting to ponder the peculiar american style of justice that plays out here , but
gump
are intriguing
a culture-clash comedy that , in addition to being very funny ,
dance to
pop-culture riffs
about a brainy prep-school kid with a mrs. robinson complex
lend some dignity to a dumb story
to be a trip
it was n't horrible either
to the vast majority of more casual filmgoers
densest
predictable slapstick
spreads itself too thin
should have gotten more out of it than you did
if divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood suffers from a ploddingly melodramatic structure , it comes to life in the performances .
offers a persuasive
both garcia and jagger
of art , history , esoteric musings and philosophy
also a -- dare i say it twice --
kurys ' direction is clever and insightful
werner herzog
invigorating , surreal , and resonant with a rainbow
existential drama without any of the pretension associated with the term
preposterous , prurient
is extremely funny
, humane fighter
your slave for a year
94-minute
what you see
timely in its despairing vision of corruption
accurate to call it a movie
to call attention to themselves
the film has a problem
fascinating , dark thriller
we have is
it 's sweet .
does a good job
the creators of do n't ask do n't tell laughed a hell of a lot at their own jokes
own brilliance
what `` empire '' lacks in depth it makes up for with its heart .
this ` sub '
was only made for teenage boys and wrestling fans
tragic waste
, the film is not only a love song to the movies but it also is more fully an example of the kind of lush , all-enveloping movie experience it rhapsodizes .
a rating of zero
i never thought i 'd say this ,
little time
with slow
1952 screen adaptation
transcends the normal divisions between fiction and nonfiction film
is not an easy film
's the filmmakers ' post-camp comprehension of what made old-time b movies good-bad that makes eight legged freaks a perfectly entertaining summer diversion .
single gag sequence
sentimental cliches
do n't work in concert .
have been the be-all-end-all of the modern-office anomie films
fetid underbelly
does n't think much of its characters , its protagonist , or of us .
a fellow
, this romantic comedy explores the friendship between five filipino-americans and their frantic efforts to find love .
the operative word for `` bad company
uneven but a lot of fun .
as mud
wholesale
enough innovation or pizazz
not to have been edited at all
a fresh view of an old type
a preposterously melodramatic paean
see the forest for the trees
the whole movie
distasteful
rush right out and see it
you get a lot of running around , screaming and death .
jack ryan
ray
persuades you , with every scene , that it could never really have happened this way
pacing typical hollywood war-movie stuff
turns fanciful , grisly and engagingly quixotic
the way it introduces you to new , fervently held ideas and fanciful thinkers
pour le movie
herzog simply runs out of ideas and the pace turns positively leaden as the movie sputters to its inevitable tragic conclusion
could very well clinch him this year 's razzie .
is that the movie has no idea of it is serious or not
of the thornier aspects of the nature\/nurture argument in regards
makes michael jordan jealous
of ms. ambrose
the war movie compendium across its indulgent two-hour-and-fifteen-minute length
confined to a single theater company and its strategies and deceptions ,
primary actors
bitter old crank
think it was plato who said
only so much baked cardboard
sweetness , clarity and emotional openness
devoid of wit and humor
the cockettes '
thoughtful , unapologetically raw
bibbidy-bobbidi-bland
fascinating look
in them , who have carved their own comfortable niche in the world
he would cut out figures from drawings and photographs and paste them together
forgiveness
time out
from its pseudo-rock-video opening
surprised to know
instead of simply handling conventional material in a conventional way , secretary takes the most unexpected material and handles it in the most unexpected way .
oddly colorful and
drying out
plain irrelevant
the paranoid claustrophobia of a submarine movie with the unsettling spookiness of the supernatural --
that post 9-11 period
of ` time waster '
, tortured
final surprising shots
they 're often undone by howard 's self-conscious attempts to find a ` literary ' filmmaking style to match his subject
blunt indictment
without requiring a great deal of thought
its deft portrait of tinseltown 's seasoned veterans
starter
disoriented but
good cheesy b-movie playing
with sean penn 's monotone narration
a bland
has a cinematic fluidity and sense of intelligence that makes it work more than it probably should .
murder by numbers just does n't add up .
the irrepressible eccentric
a short
bolt
souvlaki can you take before indigestion sets in
hugely imaginative and successful casting to its great credit ,
this ultra-provincial new yorker
its unflinching gaze a measure of faith in the future
2-day
quite diverting
the stuff of high romance , brought off with considerable wit
clunky on the screen
fails at both endeavors
the social milieu - rich new york intelligentsia - and its off
is about the people who live in them , who have carved their own comfortable niche in the world and have been kind enough to share it
the audience in his character 's anguish , anger and frustration
more daring and surprising american movies
for a satisfying evening at the multiplex
predictable or
that krawczyk deserves a huge amount of the credit for the film 's thoroughly winning tone
look at the world 's dispossessed
many shallower movies these days seem too long , but this one is egregiously short .
what underdog movie since the bad news bears has been
you can tolerate the redneck-versus-blueblood cliches that the film trades in
is just as much about the ownership and redefinition of myth
is that rare animal known as ' a perfect family film
same song , second verse
passion and pretence
as long
for naughty children 's stockings
91-minute
the comic heights it obviously desired
pure ,
most thoughtful fictional examination
ca n't remember the last time i saw worse stunt editing or cheaper action movie production values than in extreme ops .
its dry wit and compassion
from a treasure
hispanic
their super-simple animation
than the atlantic
having sucked dry the undead action flick formula , blade ii mutates into a gross-out monster movie with effects that are more silly than scary .
go for la salle 's performance
your 20th outing shows off a lot of stamina and vitality , and get this
in and of
entertainment and evangelical
unprepared
is not a movie about fetishism
my sisters
a movie , a vampire soap opera that does n't make much
gaudy benefit
a group of more self-absorbed women than the mother and daughters featured in this film
-lrb- but -rrb- from a mere story point of view
k-19 will not go down in the annals of cinema as one of the great submarine stories
is too heady for children , and too preachy for adults
, my 6-year-old nephew said ,
silver 's parrot has been replaced with morph , a cute alien creature who mimics everyone and everything around -rrb-
to pass up , and for the blacklight crowd , way cheaper -lrb- and better -rrb- than pink floyd tickets .
accompanies this human condition
is so anemic .
historical pageants
is darkly funny in its observation of just how much more grueling and time-consuming the illusion of work is than actual work
the central story
grab us
homicide
a sprawl of uncoordinated vectors
there 's no question that epps scores once or twice ,
way to pass a little over an hour with moviegoers ages
it fascinating
hiatus
portuguese
that makes time go faster
accents so good
spring-break orgy
give a spark to `` chasing amy '' and `` changing lanes '' falls flat as thinking man cia agent jack ryan in this summer 's new action film , ``
neglecting character development
the sophomoric and the sublime
of a film school undergrad
millennial brusqueness and undying , traditional politesse
to a pulp
there is an accuracy of observation in the work of the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism .
ming-liang 's witty , wistful new film
does its predecessors proud .
some levels
been room for the war scenes
enjoys
is clearly a good thing
for not falling into the hollywood trap and making a vanity project with nothing new to offer
go through
horrifying
greek wedding look
is little more
can be classified as one of those ` alternate reality ' movies ... except that it would have worked so much better dealing in only one reality .
is n't even halfway
to the storytelling instincts of a slightly more literate filmgoing audience
as well-written as sexy beast , not as gloriously flippant as lock , stock and two smoking barrels ,
talented writer\/director anderson
a condensed season
follows most closely
has its rewards .
reginald
the movie 's major and most devastating flaw is its reliance on formula , though
talk-heavy
use in the breathtakingly beautiful outer-space documentary space station 3d
denzel washington 's fine performance
jeffrey tambor 's
dim-witted and lazy
has crafted here a worldly-wise and very funny script
quirky , charming and often hilarious
bogdanovich taps deep into the hearst mystique , entertainingly reenacting a historic scandal .
inspired it
by gianni versace
boomers and
adoring , wide-smiling reception
all analyze
will probably find it fascinating
the most brilliant work in this genre since the 1984 uncut version of sergio leone
hollywood ending just is n't very funny .
jostles
my eyelids ... getting
the story is too steeped in fairy tales and other childish things to appeal much to teenagers
of gold
are simultaneously broadly metaphorical , oddly abstract , and excruciatingly literal
is n't much better .
its own quirky hipness
to be good
into a comedy graveyard
all that good
in the name of high art
witless script
is a no-surprise series of explosions and violence while banderas looks like he 's not trying to laugh at how bad it
paid more attention the story
lighting effects and innovative backgrounds
as a movie-industry satire
smart and complicated
terrifying
a gorgeously atmospheric meditation on life-changing chance encounters
block ever
if routine action and jokes like this are your cup of tea , then pay your $ 8 and get ready for the big shear .
recent predecessors
beacon of hope
of the other foul substances
megalomaniac bent
story point
wen
trail
as tricky and satisfying as any of david mamet 's airless cinematic shell games .
an unflappable '50s dignity somewhere between jane wyman and june cleaver
sense-spinning
that 's better than its predecessor
-- as many times as we have fingers to count on --
the fine work done by most of the rest of her cast
to its last-minute , haphazard theatrical release
namely , an archetypal desire to enjoy good trash every now and then .
the director ca n't seem to get a coherent rhythm going
, uh , shred ,
on mindless action
like a powerful 1957 drama we 've somehow never seen before
its success
like the exalted michael jordan referred to in the title , many can aspire but none can equal
much entertainment value
in by the sympathetic characters
by labored writing and slack direction
an inarticulate screenplay
hair design
the screening
anything discordant
this is compensated in large part by the off-the-wall dialogue , visual playfulness and the outlandishness of the idea itself
the banality and hypocrisy
immaturity
bray is completely at sea ;
a sweet , honest , and enjoyable comedy-drama
you 'd be wise to send your regrets
the origins of nazi politics and aesthetics
and -rrb-
the silly spy
be unruly , confusing and , through it all , human
it falls short of its aspiration to be a true ` epic '
is salvaged
... a spoof comedy that carries its share of laughs -- sometimes a chuckle , sometimes a guffaw and , to my great pleasure , the occasional belly laugh .
true
of breathtaking mystery
that can be appreciated equally as an abstract frank tashlin comedy and as a playful recapitulation of the artist 's career
to the dullest irish pub scenes
by ralph fiennes and jennifer lopez
look at damaged people and how families can offer either despair or consolation
fans will undoubtedly enjoy it ,
packed with just as much intelligence as action
a beautiful , timeless and universal tale of heated passions -- jealousy , betrayal , forgiveness and murder
narrative film
the formulaic equations
gives a performance that is masterly
best date movie
is n't tough to take as long as you 've paid a matinee price .
the era of richard nixon
even murphy 's expert comic timing and
old enough to have earned a 50-year friendship
how .
did what to whom and why
that jack nicholson makes this man so watchable is a tribute not only to his craft , but to his legend .
colleagues
self-conscious art drivel
the people onscreen
jovial air
is all over the place , really .
generates little narrative momentum , and invites unflattering comparisons to other installments in the ryan series
paint-by-numbers plot
entertain or inspire
woo 's -rrb-
starts
easily substitutable
british actor ian holm
more fun watching spy than i had with most of the big summer movies
come
if s&m seems like a strange route to true love , maybe it is
--
an astonishingly witless script
in the house
evelyn may be based on a true and historically significant story
who has n't been living under a rock
wait to see end
enjoys quirky , fun , popcorn movies
adroit but finally a trifle flat , mad love does n't galvanize its outrage the way , say , jane campion might have done , but at least it possesses some
, moments of the movie caused me to jump in my chair ...
a technically superb film
monsoon wedding
most good-hearted yet
from new sides
its grand locations
seem as long
themes that interest attal and gainsbourg
doubt that peter o'fallon did n't have an original bone in his body
for the tissues
brings the proper conviction to his role as -lrb- jason bourne -rrb- .
the re
getting more intense
the farcical elements seemed too pat and familiar to hold my interest , yet its diverting grim message is a good one
italian pinocchio
-lrb- a -rrb- crushing disappointment
, this nervy oddity , like modern art should .
discerning
shaky
tighter editorial process
star turn
deteriorates into a terribly obvious melodrama and rough-hewn vanity project for lead actress andie macdowell .
is admire the ensemble players and wonder what the point of it is
its timing
made about an otherwise appalling , and downright creepy , subject -- a teenage boy in love with his stepmother
cross-cultural soap opera
lot to recommend read my lips
's pretty but dumb .
meaningless
nicest possible way
the brim
one-note
of a bumper
intellectually and logistically
the trials of henry kissinger
worry about anyone being bored
comedy , caper thrills and
an `` o bruin , where art thou ? ''
's to realize that as far as these shootings are concerned , something is rotten in the state of california
as likely
suffers from a flat script and a low budget .
uses quick-cuts , -lrb- very -rrb- large shadows and wide-angle shots taken from a distance to hide the liberal use of a body double -lrb- for seagal -rrb-
slap her -
his vision
the kind that pretends to be passionate and truthful but is really frustratingly timid and soggy
to being very funny
below may not mark mr. twohy 's emergence into the mainstream ,
is fluid and quick .
boiling
do n't see the point
mood piece
played-out
such hollywood
the whole notion
the window , along with the hail of bullets , none of which ever seem to hit sascha
an honored screen veteran and a sparkling newcomer who instantly transform themselves into a believable mother\/daughter pair
guessing just
amicable
the film buzz and whir ; very little of it
in hobnail boots over natalie babbitt 's gentle , endearing 1975 children 's novel
office bucks
to help people endure almost unimaginable horror
audience sadism
chase sequence
seeing something purer
steven soderbergh 's
others may find 80 minutes of these shenanigans exhausting
serious movie-goers embarking upon this journey
contentious configurations
nicely understated expression
one of the golden eagle 's carpets
sequences that make you
, for that matter , shrek -rrb-
, occasionally horrifying but often inspiring film
porky
highly personal brand
's going to make a splash even greater than arnold schwarzenegger , jean-claud van damme or steven segal
integrating the characters in the foreground
there 's an admirable rigor to jimmy 's relentless anger , and to the script 's refusal of a happy ending ,
much of it is good for a laugh
four decades
has one of the most moronic screenplays of the year , full of holes that will be obvious even to those who are n't looking for them
melt
characteristically startling visual style and
recognize that there are few things in this world more complex -- and , as it turns out , more fragile
into the groove of a new york
into what has become of us all in the era of video
stealing harvard , which fails to keep 80 minutes from seeming like 800
skillful filmmaker
likeable thanks to its cast , its cuisine and its quirky tunes
more deftly
volumes
you have ellen pompeo sitting next to you for the ride
to bore
handle the truth
of place
enough vitality to justify the notion of creating a screen adaptation of evans ' saga of hollywood excess
layered , well-developed characters
the culture clash comedies
rises to its full potential
knock-off
garner
video , and so devoid of artifice and purpose that it appears not to have been edited at all
the film 's strategically placed white sheets
turn in perfectly executed and wonderfully sympathetic characters , who are alternately touching and funny
can and will turn on a dime from oddly humorous to tediously sentimental .
serious and thoughtful .
sought
stale , futile scenario
more a gunfest than a rock concert
all entertaining enough
of your date
characteristically complex tom clancy thriller
religious films
as predictable as the outcome of a globetrotters-generals game , juwanna mann is even more ludicrous than you 'd expect from the guy-in-a-dress genre , and
a tale worth catching
anne geddes , john grisham , and
everything about girls ca n't swim , even its passages of sensitive observation , feels secondhand , familiar -- and not in a good way .
, all-over-the-map movie would be a lot better if it pared down its plots and characters to a few rather than dozens ... or if it were subtler ... or if it had a sense of humor .
errs on the shrill side , tempered by a soft southern gentility that speaks of beauty , grace and a closet full of skeletons
an intense indoor drama
affectionate
of geriatric dirty harry , which will please eastwood 's loyal fans -- and suits the story , wherein our hero must ride roughshod over incompetent cops to get his man
tendentious intervention into the who-wrote-shakespeare controversy
of his band
crispin
mostly the film is just hectic and homiletic : two parts exhausting men in black mayhem to one part family values .
of sight
rotten in the state of california
comedy only half
driven by the pathetic idea
add up to much more than trite observations on the human condition
wants to be a retro-refitting exercise in campy recall for older fans or a silly , nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick
a one-night swim
help overcome the problematic script
devotedly constructed
whoop
to go with this claustrophobic concept
audacious-impossible
`` not really as bad as you might think ! ''
completely awful iranian drama ... as much fun as a grouchy ayatollah in a cold mosque
serves up all of that stuff , nearly subliminally
to the filmmakers , ivan is a prince of a fellow , but he comes across as shallow and glib though not mean-spirited , and there 's no indication that he 's been responsible for putting together any movies of particular value or merit
approach
except that
serve no other purpose than to call attention to themselves
snowball 's
raw emotions
the goose-pimple genre
a tearjerker that does n't and a thriller that wo n't
the friendship between five filipino-americans and their frantic efforts
and stolid anthony hopkins
full of detail about the man and his country , and
can calm us of our daily ills and bring out joys in our lives that we never knew
donovan ... squanders his main asset , jackie chan ,
any of the signposts
it , ` hungry-man portions of bad '
the talk-heavy film
of gloom
so potent
are more in line
deep shelves
two families , one black and one white , facing change in both their inner and outer lives
tension and
girl entry
, phifer and cam
come to expect ,
incorporate both the horror
your introduction
blue crush '' is the phenomenal , water-born cinematography by david hennings
delightfully cheeky
more to guy ritchie
barely
a coming-of-age tale from new zealand whose boozy , languid air is balanced by a rich visual clarity and deeply felt performances across the board .
the dating wars
do n't flee
another in a long line of ultra-violent war movies , this one is not quite what it could have been as a film , but the story and theme make up for it
is climbing the steps of a stadium-seat megaplex
love , longing , and voting
little band
has a delightfully dour , deadpan tone and stylistic consistency
it 's the kind of under-inspired , overblown enterprise that gives hollywood sequels a bad name .
rude lines
ceo
it 's petty thievery like this that puts flimsy flicks like this behind bars
can open the door to liberation .
me realize that we really have n't had a good cheesy b-movie playing in theaters since ... well ... since last week 's reign of fire
even if they spend years trying to comprehend it
to a quiet evening on pbs
interested to care
to a world that 's often handled in fast-edit , hopped-up fashion
is reasonably entertaining
, partisans and sabotage
from belgium
teen-targeted
huppert
mystery science theater 3000 guys
his intellectual rigor or creative composure
the field of roughage
far worse
is yearning for adventure and a chance to prove his worth
contrived , maudlin and cliche-ridden
more beautiful than either of those films
costs
a dysfunctionally privileged lifestyle
shrek '' or `` monsters , inc.
than a super-sized infomercial for the cable-sports channel and its summer x games
having an old friend
in the wake of saving private ryan , black hawk down and we were soldiers
to these movies
the spirit of the previous two
whether it wants to be an acidic all-male all about eve or a lush , swooning melodrama in the intermezzo strain
is it possible for a documentary to be utterly entranced by its subject and still show virtually no understanding of it
car
get a stab at soccer hooliganism , a double-barreled rip-off of quentin tarantino 's climactic shootout -- and meat loaf explodes
well-directed and , for all its moodiness ,
it makes me say the obvious : abandon all hope of a good movie ye who enter here .
a clumsily manufactured exploitation flick ,
fudges fact and fancy with such confidence that we feel as if we 're seeing something purer than the real thing .
crash 'em -
, old-fashioned-movie movie
though it lacks the utter authority of a genre gem
looking for leonard '' just seems to kinda
floria
dumber
charisma and ability
of tears
pure craft and
two guys yelling in your face for two hours
ever spill from a projector 's lens
film studio
, not as gloriously flippant as lock , stock and two smoking barrels ,
the 1999 guy ritchie
bring out joys in our lives that we never knew
can admire but
by pretentious , untalented artistes who enjoy moaning about their cruel fate
of the supernatural
the violence actually shocked
of psychopathic pulp
also shows how deeply felt emotions can draw people together across the walls that might otherwise separate them .
strained caper movies that 's hardly any fun to watch and begins to vaporize from your memory minutes after it ends
though few will argue that it ranks with the best of herzog 's works
because the plot is equally hackneyed
of the campaign-trail press , especially ones
condescension from every pore
doors
founders
the beauty of the piece is that it counts heart as important as humor .
quick release
is nearly ready
a thoughtful examination
os
quaid is utterly fearless as the tortured husband living a painful lie , and
like life
will turn out okay
diner
flair and bouncing bravado
comes off as a two-way time-switching myopic mystery that stalls in its lackluster gear of emotional blandness
the underdog sports team formula redux
is interesting but constantly unfulfilling .
an inventive , absorbing movie that 's as hard to classify as it is hard to resist .
it 's light on the chills and heavy on the atmospheric weirdness , and there are moments of jaw-droppingly odd behavior -- yet i found it weirdly appealing
will be gored
a different kind
been unturned
all that ; the boobs are fantasti
whose pervasive
is one big , dumb action movie
kung
to cello music
afterlife and a lot more
-lrb- screenwriter -rrb- pimental took the farrelly brothers comedy and feminized it
happened at picpus
it 's still quite worth seeing
serious re-working to show more of the dilemma , rather than have his characters stage shouting
toss logic and science
spaniel-eyed jean reno
two smoking barrels
at the very root of his contradictory , self-hating , self-destructive ways
reaffirms life as it looks in the face of death .
enough of plucky british eccentrics
even if it were n't silly , it would still be beyond comprehension
celebrates the hardy spirit of cuban music
scarcely worth a mention apart from reporting on the number of tumbleweeds blowing through the empty theatres
but darned if it does n't also keep us riveted to our seats .
is set in a world that is very , very far from the one most of us inhabit
restore -lrb- harmon -rrb- to prominence
obvious at times but
a muted freak-out
more than a particularly slanted , gay s\/m fantasy
can be gleaned from this three-hour endurance test built around an hour 's worth of actual material
i.e.
twenty the worst of the brosnan bunch
of our daily ills
understand that the idea of exploiting molestation for laughs is funny , not actually exploiting it yourself
disconnects
cartoon counterparts
this is a movie that tells stories that work -- is charming , is moving
would n't have the guts to make
curiosity
be with a large dose of painkillers
albeit a visually compelling one ,
for a teen movie
sailor
menace
jet li
rat-a-tat energy
making up for any flaws that come later
dramatizing
, she sees it as a chance to revitalize what is and always has been remarkable about clung-to traditions .
the telling
good , organic character work
as wonderful on the big screen
slow , dry
's worn a bit thin over the years , though do n't ask still finds a few chuckles
indie of the year , so far .
10 minutes into the film you
fires on all plasma conduits .
for it would have felt like a cheat
gorgeous scenes
the extremely competent hitman films such as pulp fiction and get shorty
intern
a `` snl '' has-been
a sweet-tempered comedy
inner nine-year-old
to switch to a mix of the shining , the thing , and any naked teenagers horror flick from the 1980s
gained notice in guy ritchie 's lock , stock and two smoking barrels and snatch
i 've been trying to forget
a film really has to be exceptional to justify a three hour running time , and
equal doses of action , cheese , ham and cheek -lrb- as well as a serious debt to the road warrior -rrb-
erotic or
mr. koshashvili
personal horrors
spaceship
surfing photography
most intense
no matter how ` inside ' they are
looked uglier
a trip
unrelieved by any comedy beyond the wistful everyday ironies of the working poor .
notorious c.h.o. still feels like a promising work-in-progress
bags
's a liability
time to congratulate himself for having the guts to confront it
power-lunchers
airless movie adaptation
finding her husband
the adventure is on red alert .
's a worthy entry in the french coming-of-age genre
demonstrates just how far his storytelling skills have eroded .
by the end of it all
what-if concept
this is n't exactly profound cinema , but
the marketing department
self-image
left field
in the belt of the long list of renegade-cop tales
cast
pass a little
the problems and characters it reveals are universal and involving
is sentimental but feels free to offend , is analytical and then surrenders to the illogic of its characters , is about grief and yet permits laughter .
liberal doses
, your senses are as mushy as peas
-lrb- h -rrb- ad i suffered and bled on the hard ground of ia drang , i 'd want something a bit more complex than we were soldiers to be remembered by .
he might have been tempted to change his landmark poem to
care about what happened in 1915 armenia
for attention
a new film from bill plympton , the animation master , is always welcome .
barn-burningly
warlord
the best didacticism
of the bra
the exotic surface -lrb- and exotic dancing -rrb- it 's surprisingly old-fashioned
an arrow
frei assembles a fascinating profile of a deeply humanistic artist who , in spite of all that he 's witnessed , remains surprisingly idealistic , and retains an extraordinary faith in the ability of images to communicate the truth of the world around him .
deuces
look at a red felt sharpie pen without disgust , a thrill , or the giggles
another couple of
despite a quieter middle section , involving aragorn 's dreams of arwen , this is even better than the fellowship .
in different direction
the live-action scenes
this film 's impressive performances and adept direction are n't likely to leave a lasting impression .
the character at all stages of her life
in this case the beast should definitely get top billing
kibosh
direction and timing
fascinate in their recklessness
deliciously nonsensical comedy
pour
things ,
to say who might enjoy this
to squeeze too many elements into the film
sy , another of his open-faced , smiling madmen
to shrug off the annoyance of that chatty fish
were more repulsive
deathly
for acting
supply
hospital bed or insurance company office
survive its tonal transformation from dark comedy to suspense thriller
tediously
small but rewarding
a bloated plot that stretches the running time about 10 minutes
brutally dry
as far as art is concerned
perceptions
got a place in your heart for smokey robinson
the subtitled costume drama
in italian
grant and bullock make it look as though they are having so much fun
inclination to make the most sincere and artful movie in which adam sandler will probably ever appear
's a fine , focused piece of work that reopens an interesting controversy and never succumbs to sensationalism .
do much with its template , despite a remarkably strong cast
she tried
is even worse
crystal and de niro -rrb-
this version
the outstanding thrillers of recent years
understand the delicate forcefulness of greene 's prose
a lump
brilliantly constructed work
the face of the character 's blank-faced optimism
belgium 's
is partly
call this the full monty on ice , the underdog sports team formula redux .
an exceptionally dreary and overwrought bit
narrated by martin landau
a tragic figure
... post-september 11 , `` the sum of all fears '' seems more tacky and reprehensible , manipulating our collective fear without bestowing the subject with the intelligence or sincerity it unequivocally deserves .
groan-to-guffaw ratio
the emotional tumult
that they are
the finished product 's unshapely look
why we take pictures
is an uneven film for the most part
it 's a long way from orwell 's dark , intelligent warning cry -lrb- 1984 -rrb- to the empty stud knockabout of equilibrium ,
mesmerizing king lear
in which a high school swimming pool substitutes for a bathtub
's up to you to decide whether to admire these people 's dedication to their cause or be repelled by their dogmatism , manipulativeness and narrow , fearful view of american life .
fully capitalize on its lead 's specific gifts
to much
a delicious and delicately funny look
hold the gong
like humans , only hairier
saying much
its mark
nothing but an episode
have been worth cheering as a breakthrough
about its ideas
possible for a documentary
dutiful precision
topnotch foursome
hide new secretions from the parental units
do its characters exactly spring to life
there has been a string of ensemble cast romances recently ... but peter mattei 's love in the time of money sets itself apart by forming a chain of relationships that come full circle to end on a positive -lrb- if tragic -rrb- note .
a tv show
-lrb- a -rrb- thoughtful , visually graceful
is smart and entirely charming
with subplots involving the various silbersteins that it feels more like the pilot episode of a tv series than a feature film
always fairly
usual cafeteria goulash
and ` realistic '
the ` wow ' factor
make like the title and dodge this one .
bogged
's a long way
that 's so mechanical you can smell the grease on the plot
will find anything here to appreciate .
is essentially devoid of interesting characters or even a halfway intriguing plot .
reeks of rot and hack
it 's soulful and unslick , and
lantern
a whole lot of fun and funny in the middle , though somewhat less hard-hitting
though it does turn out to be a bit of a cheat in the end
run
-- 10 or 15 minutes could be cut and no one would notice --
its stupidities wind up sticking in one 's mind a lot more than the cool bits .
generally a huge fan
chewing
, unfussily poetic
otherwise respectable
intelligence , wit or innovation
of lo mein and general tso 's chicken barely give a thought to the folks who prepare and deliver it
so sloppy , so uneven
labors so hard to whip life into the importance of being earnest that he probably pulled a muscle or two
those moviegoers
drag two-thirds through ,
are so few films about the plight of american indians in modern america
actresses
such a premise is ripe for all manner of lunacy
once in a while a
a good film with a solid pedigree both in front of and , more specifically , behind the camera
a dozen times
an attention to detail that propels her into the upper echelons of the directing world
from memory
beyond his usual fluttering and stammering
stuck with it
von sychowski
godard
upsetting
it 's the type of film about growing up that we do n't see often enough these days : realistic , urgent , and not sugarcoated in the least
buoyant human moments
outlandish color schemes
charred
precarious
difficult to tell who the other actors in the movie are
, but that vision is beginning to feel
chimes in
grant is certainly amusing , but
are short and often unexpected
is still a deeply moving effort to put a human face on the travail of thousands of vietnamese .
bratt
faced with the possibility
have earned a 50-year friendship
but it does have one saving grace .
weird performances and direction
takes a walking-dead , cop-flick subgenre and beats new life into it .
a somber film ,
is a filmmaker with a bright future ahead of him
musclefest
it should be interesting ,
singer\/composer bryan adams
wallace
heal :
immersed in a foreign culture only to find that human nature is pretty much the same all over
as his character awakens to the notion that to be human is eventually to have to choose
chyna
that already-shallow
incessant , so-five-minutes-ago pop music
on a leash -- far too polite to scale the lunatic heights of joe dante 's similarly styled gremlins
do something different over actually pulling it off
ruined by amateurish writing and acting , while the third feels limited by its short running time
greed and materalism
regeneration
, `` big trouble '' is funny , harmless and as substantial as a tub of popcorn with extra butter .
cheapo animation -lrb- like saturday morning tv in the '60s -rrb- , a complex sword-and-sorcery plot and
cinematic tragedies
one year ago
sane person
but -rrb-
a brilliant , honest performance
leaving the theater with a smile on your face
though not for everyone , the guys is a somber trip worth taking .
it 's fun ,
insouciance embedded in the sexy demise of james dean
in intent and execution
the pianist is polanski 's best film .
at times uncommonly moving
for occasional smiles
coal
mired in tear-drenched quicksand
sean penn
make personal velocity
sterling ensemble cast
manages to do virtually everything wrong
stuffs his debut
too stagey ,
paul bettany playing malcolm mcdowell
anything ever , and easily the most watchable film of the year
the unlikely story
the friday series
if predictable --
five minutes but instead the plot
its many out-sized
more of the same from taiwanese auteur tsai ming-liang , which is good news to anyone who 's fallen under the sweet , melancholy spell of this unique director 's previous films .
bad action-movie line
caught in a heady whirl of new age-inspired good intentions
, are at least interesting .
quentin tarantino
first , quiet cadences
on its own , it 's not very interesting .
attempt to filter out the complexity
its narrative specifics
gritty police thriller
toes the fine line between cheese and earnestness remarkably well
the first two films ' loose-jointed structure
although it tries to be much more , it 's really just another major league .
of an old type
have gone into recruiting the right bands for the playlist and the costuming of the stars than into the script , which has a handful of smart jokes and not much else
an experience that is richer than anticipated
to ever again maintain a straight face while speaking to a highway patrolman
a weak and ineffective ghost story without a conclusion or pay off
strike some westerners
sets this romantic comedy
, it 's a movie that gets under your skin .
is even lazier and far less enjoyable .
a gorgeously strange movie , heaven is deeply concerned with morality , but it refuses to spell things out for viewers .
by 86 minutes of overly-familiar and poorly-constructed comedy
a courageous scottish lady
bad lieutenant and les vampires
disney follows its standard formula in this animated adventure
quite tasteful to look at
confuses its message with an ultimate desire to please ,
rom
get anywhere
film '
one thing abundantly clear
so fascinating
about them
a sensitive , moving , brilliantly constructed work .
five mild chuckles
grant is n't cary and bullock is n't katherine .
dearly hoping that the rich promise of the script will be realized on the screen
merchant ivory productions
unadulterated thrills or genuine laughs
any other
surehanded direction
a few zingers aside , the writing is indifferent , and jordan brady 's direction is prosaic .
directed the film
trots out every ghost trick from the sixth sense to the mothman prophecies .
teen-oriented variation on a theme that the playwright craig lucas explored with infinitely more grace and eloquence in his prelude to a kiss .
it does n't make for great cinema
the attraction between these two marginal characters is complex from the start -- and , refreshingly , stays that way .
rather frightening examination
whose lives are anything but
world domination and destruction
up
ham-fisted sermon
is the one thing that holds interest in the midst of a mushy , existential exploration of why men leave their families .
you 've already seen city by the sea under a variety of titles ,
one-night swim
a reluctant villain
weighty issues
most enjoyable releases
own \*\*\*
as you think
the painstaking
this sort of thing
enough quirky and satirical touches
beaten path
matter , but one whose lessons are well worth revisiting as many times as possible
bittersweet
is this films reason for being
each scene drags , underscoring the obvious
bravery and dedication
that between the son and his wife , and
one of the funniest motion pictures of the year , but
i 'm not , and then
about going to see this movie
dramatically satisfying
to merit its 103-minute length
, and motorcycles
a tasty appetizer that leaves you wanting more .
dare i say it twice
a welcome relief
the tortured husband
and israeli children
the true light
solondz is so intent on hammering home his message that he forgets to make it entertaining .
all , road to perdition
politically charged
is a mere plot pawn for two directors with far less endearing disabilities
stand tall
of exploiting molestation for laughs
a worthwhile glimpse of independent-community guiding lights
concerns
almost everything about the film is unsettling , from the preposterous hairpiece worn by lai 's villainous father to the endless action sequences .
flowery dialogue
, composed delivery
slick and sprightly cgi feature
reminiscent of gong li and a vivid personality like zhang ziyi 's
it also makes her appear foolish and shallow rather than , as was more likely ,
you do n't have to
an affection for the period
bad boy
the death of self ... this orgasm
thin period piece .
and witty feature
very meticulously but without any passion
it does n't take a rocket scientist to figure out that this is a mormon family movie , and a sappy , preachy one at that .
cleverly constructed scenario
goodfellas in this easily skippable hayseeds-vs
is smart and entirely charming in intent and execution .
enjoyable family fare
more of the `` queen '' and less of the `` damned
to grow into
wanderers and a bronx tale
the story together frustrating difficult
in mind
has all the hallmarks of a movie designed strictly for children 's home video , a market so insatiable it absorbs all manner of lame entertainment , as long as 3-year-olds find it diverting
riveting performances
acting on the yiddish stage
home
's at once laughable and compulsively watchable ,
writer-director randall wallace has bitten off more than he or anyone else could chew , and his movie veers like a drunken driver through heavy traffic
of the goo , at least
its promising cast
of jason x
is a double portrait of two young women whose lives were as claustrophic , suffocating and chilly as the attics to which they were inevitably consigned .
narcissism
iben
director fisher stevens inexplicably dips key moments from the film in waking life water colors .
realize they ca n't get no satisfaction without the latter
you feel good , you feel sad , you feel pissed off , but in the end , you feel alive - which is what they did .
work with
its compassionate spirit
healing system
both continue to negotiate their imperfect , love-hate relationship
bring new energy to the familiar topic of office politics .
applying definition
bungle their way through the narrative as if it were a series of bible parables and not an actual story
the first and last look
is that its protagonist , after being an object of intense scrutiny for 104 minutes , remains a complete blank .
you wanted to make as anti-kieslowski a pun as possible
derivative and hammily
inescapable past and uncertain future
stay for the credits
the experience of actually watching the movie
like something american and european gay movies
that it 's not as obnoxious as tom green 's freddie got fingered
flesh-and-blood
among the best films of the year
exposing
exceptionally good
hollywood 's answer to an air ball .
-- and long -- for its own good .
as much
for children , a heartfelt romance for teenagers and a compelling argument about death
is oedekerk 's realization of his childhood dream to be in a martial-arts flick , and proves that sometimes the dreams of youth should remain just that
is a self-aware , often self-mocking , intelligence
as his circle of friends keeps getting smaller one of the characters in long time dead says ` i 'm telling you , this is f \*\*\* ed ' .
they are what makes it worth the trip to the theatre .
has all the enjoyable randomness of a very lively dream
quite an achievement
... portrays young brendan with his usual intelligence and subtlety , not to mention a convincing brogue .
mccracken
romance and a dose
i wo n't argue with anyone who calls ` slackers ' dumb , insulting , or childish
packed with inventive cinematic tricks and an ironically killer soundtrack
can drown out the tinny self-righteousness of his voice
follow
will be needed .
countless other flicks about guys and dolls
appear together on a marquee , especially when the payoff is an unschooled comedy like stealing harvard , which fails to keep 80 minutes from seeming like 800
high-octane thriller
entertaining but like shooting fish in a barrel .
is a bowser
beautifully to filming the teeming life on the reefs , making this gorgeous film a must for everyone from junior scientists to grown-up fish lovers
gets vivid , convincing performances from a fine cast , and generally keeps things going at a rapid pace , occasionally using an omniscient voice-over narrator in the manner of french new wave films
the theme does n't drag an audience down
starts off promisingly but
so desperate for attention it nearly breaks its little neck trying to perform entertaining tricks
vitality to justify the notion of creating a screen adaptation of evans ' saga of hollywood excess
hugh grant , who has a good line in charm , has never been more charming than in about a boy .
and overwrought emotion
just does n't have much else ... especially in a moral sense .
building up to the climactic burst of violence
is clear : not easily and , in the end , not well enough
genuine spontaneity
hopeful perseverance and hopeless closure
does so many of the little things right that it 's difficult not to cuss him out severely for bungling the big stuff
-lrb- taymor -rrb-
as i laughed throughout the movie
gives a mesmerizing performance as a full-fledged sex addict who is in complete denial about his obsessive behavior .
whose boozy , languid
nothing could be more appropriate
a culture-clash comedy that , in addition to being very funny
only learning but inventing a remarkable new trick
induce sleep
quibble with a flick boasting this many genuine cackles
turned this into an argentine retread of `` iris '' or `` american beauty
hong kong action cinema is still alive and kicking
of a shakespearean tragedy or a juicy soap opera
again shows uncanny skill in getting under the skin of her characters
have about spirited away
returning director rob minkoff ...
point the way for adventurous indian filmmakers toward a crossover into nonethnic markets .
in `
once upon a time in america
the characterizations and
is one more celluloid testimonial to the cruelties experienced by southern blacks as distilled through a caucasian perspective
the cinematic equivalent of high humidity
really long , slow and dreary time
there 's no conversion effort , much of the writing is genuinely witty and both stars are appealing enough to probably have a good shot at a hollywood career , if they want one
lasting traces
an enthralling , entertaining feature .
a pleasure
war-movie stuff
smart movie
is derivative
sugary little half-hour
solidly connect with one demographic while
teenage sex comedy
robust
all mixed up together like a term paper from a kid who ca n't quite distinguish one sci-fi work from another
american blockbusters
rarely stoops to cheap manipulation or corny conventions to do it
the word ` dog ' in its title in january
fit together
to the other
above average summer
, groan and hiss
extraordinarily talented
no-holds-barred
towering siren
has n't lost a bit of the dry humor that first made audiences on both sides of the atlantic love him
enjoy its slightly humorous and tender story
the one thing most will take away is the sense that peace is possible
bungle their way through the narrative as if it were a series of bible parables and not an actual story .
the guitar
tinge
is a filmmaker of impressive talent .
max pokes , provokes , takes expressionistic license and hits a nerve ... as far as art is concerned , it 's mission accomplished
it 's quite fun in places .
a huge disappointment coming , as it does , from filmmakers and performers of this calibre
the hail
rich in shadowy metaphor and as sharp as a samurai sword , jiang wen 's devils on the doorstep is a wartime farce in the alternately comic and gut-wrenching style of joseph heller or kurt vonnegut .
a convenient conveyor belt
overall feelings
universal points
is one of those films that aims to confuse
gibberish
's just plain boring
the controversy
steals so freely from other movies and combines enough disparate types of films
miyazaki 's nonstop images are so stunning , and his imagination so vivid , that the only possible complaint you could have about spirited away is that there is no rest period , no timeout .
a perfect family film
though in some ways similar to catherine breillat 's fat girl
martial arts and gunplay with too little excitement and zero compelling storyline
how firmly director john stainton has his tongue in his cheek
folks
of character portrait , romantic comedy and beat-the-clock thriller
sits in the place where a masterpiece should be .
the latter 's attendant intelligence
to be combined with the misconceived final 5
-lrb- but ultimately silly -rrb-
less bling-bling
in his right mind
your nightmares , on the other hand , will be anything but .
an air of dignity
manages to instruct without reeking of research library dust .
surrounding us
kissinger may have decided that -- when it comes to truncheoning -- it 's better to give than to receive
cast that you can not believe anyone more central to the creation of bugsy than the caterer
well , in some of those , the mother deer even dies .
little fuss or noise
works beautifully as a movie without sacrificing the integrity of the opera
the only one
the complexities of the middle east struggle
the stage show -rrb-
the gratuitous cinematic distractions
of this disease
air onscreen
whether or
mick
folks worthy of scorn
hardy spirit
consuming self-absorption
impressive
captures the half-lit , sometimes creepy intimacy of college dorm rooms , a subtlety that makes the silly , over-the-top coda especially disappointing .
is good for a laugh
the prison flick
innocent , childlike and inherently funny
tone and
expressive power
of screen time
will most likely doze off during this one
treacle
p.t. anderson
occasionally interesting but essentially unpersuasive , a footnote to a still evolving story
every-joke-has
anyone would want to see crossroads if they 're not big fans of teen pop kitten britney spears
as an unimaginative screenwriter 's invention
an admitted egomaniac , evans is no hollywood villain , and yet this grating showcase almost makes you wish he 'd gone the way of don simpson .
ambiguous and
wit and
to attempt to pass this stinker off as a scary movie
a riveting profile of law enforcement , and a visceral , nasty journey into an urban hades
imagines
, as was more likely ,
techno-sex
carol
rendered
annoying
dumas 's story
are neither original nor
it 's like on the other side of the bra
does a terrific job conjuring up a sinister , menacing atmosphere though unfortunately all the story gives us is flashing red lights , a rattling noise , and a bump on the head
the sally jesse raphael atmosphere
of conversations at the wal-mart checkout line
cram too many ingredients
at the collaborative process
iranian film
wanker
a ton
visually flashy but narratively opaque
the turntable
a jump
the prospect of films like kangaroo jack about to burst across america 's winter movie screens
asks to be seen as hip , winking social commentary
begins as a seven rip-off , only
's scarcely a surprise by the time
, de niro and murphy make showtime the most savory and hilarious guilty pleasure of many a recent movie season .
seem one-dimensional
the actors spout hilarious dialogue about following your dream and ` just letting the mountain tell you what to do . '
many times
kinnear and
much of an impression
plays like the work of a dilettante
presents us with an action movie that actually has a brain
the viewer 's memory
a hardy group of determined new zealanders
an intense indoor drama about compassion , sacrifice , and christian love
lazily and
bode well for the rest of it
narrow
modernizes a.e.w. mason 's story to suit the sensibilities of a young american , a decision that plucks `` the four feathers '' bare .
could benefit from the spice of specificity
strokes
a neat twist , subtly rendered ,
aided
for large-scale action and suspense
sharply comic
utterly ridiculous shaggy dog story
-rrb- pursued with such enervating determination in venice\/venice
qualify as a spoof of such
seems -rrb-
i certainly ca n't recommend it
on this concept and opts
, more specifically , behind the camera
those airy cinematic bon bons whose aims -- and by extension , accomplishments -- seem deceptively slight on the surface
who want to believe in it the most
is why film criticism can be considered work
selby
chops
of what is really an amusing concept -- a high-tech tux that transforms its wearer into a superman
some very good comedic songs
colorful , dramatized pbs program
told in scattered fashion
unique way shainberg
fiercely intelligent and
of disney 's great past
warner bros. costumer
presiding over the end of cinema as we know it
prep-school professors
the one thing that holds interest in the midst of a mushy , existential exploration of why men leave their families
lowbrow
wait for it to hit cable
works superbly here
lionize its title character and
involving , inspirational drama
swallow thanks to remarkable performances by ferrera and ontiveros
show me the mugging .
that allows us to forget that they are actually movie folk
delicate ecological balance
passed
faceless
freaky
this film to review on dvd
mr. chabrol 's
it quickly enters the pantheon of wreckage that includes battlefield earth and showgirls
comes across as lame and sophomoric in this debut indie feature
of those films where the characters inhabit that special annex of hell where adults behave like kids , children behave like adults and everyone
left college
max pokes , provokes , takes expressionistic license and hits a nerve
pondering
13 months and
photographed with colour and depth , and rather a good time
where its recent predecessor miserably
about the story
is part of the fun .
a creepy , intermittently powerful study
the only reason you should see this movie
off too far
deeply spiritual film taps into the meaning and consolation in afterlife communications .
wound clock not just ticking , but humming
funny , smart
passages
... may put off insiders and outsiders alike .
bland but harmless
the simple telling
solid , psychological action film
blimp
copycat
the lessons of the trickster spider
the middle and lurches between not-very-funny comedy , unconvincing dramatics and some last-minute action strongly reminiscent of run lola run
traditional gender roles
all things
original inspiration
let 's see , a haunted house , a haunted ship , what 's next ... ghost blimp
bad bear suits
really takes off
the title performance by kieran culkin
get made-up and go see this movie with my sisters
's a case of two actors who do everything humanly possible to create characters who are sweet and believable , and are defeated by a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior .
's left a few crucial things out , like character development and coherence
high-tech splatterfests
\*\*
a moving camera
seek and strike
' cheats on itself and retreats to comfortable territory .
notes about their budding amours
one the public rarely sees .
it 's actually too sincere --
could have given audiences the time of day by concentrating on the elements of a revealing alienation among a culture of people who sadly are at hostile odds with one another through recklessness and retaliation
every gangster movie
recalling sixties ' rockumentary milestones from lonely boy
a great yarn
lovingly photographed in the manner of a golden book sprung to life
film noir veil
entertained by the sight of someone
's clear why deuces wild , which was shot two years ago , has been gathering dust on mgm 's shelf .
despite all the closed-door hanky-panky , the film is essentially juiceless .
beneath the film 's obvious determination to shock at any cost lies considerable skill and determination , backed by sheer nerve .
recovery
strange and beautiful film
the lush scenery of the cotswolds
chases
i was expecting
lang 's metropolis
about k-19
hammer home
be shocked if there was actually one correct interpretation , but that should n't make the movie or the discussion any less enjoyable
never lets her character become a caricature -- not even with that radioactive hair
soulful , scathing and
the moment
a movie about a vampire
a lot more painful
with the word ` dog ' in its title in january
irreconcilable
captured the chaos of an urban conflagration with such fury
when it 's not wallowing in hormonal melodrama , `` real women have curves '' is a sweet , honest , and enjoyable comedy-drama about a young woman who wants many things in life , but fears she 'll become her mother before she gets to fulfill her dreams .
mention `` solaris '' five years from now and i 'm sure those who saw it will have an opinion to share .
catholic boy
modest aspirations
an interesting , even sexy premise
into this thornberry stuff
has finally , to some extent , warmed up to him
able to tear their eyes away from the screen
what -lrb- denis -rrb- accomplishes in his chilling , unnerving film
pc stability
a genre -- the gangster\/crime comedy -- that wore out its welcome with audiences several years ago
that the ` best part ' of the movie comes from a 60-second homage to one of demme 's good films
is turning in some delightful work on indie projects
a little less charm
which seems so larger than life and yet so fragile
charade remake
a full experience ,
analytical
it is does not rely on dumb gags , anatomical humor , or character cliches
do n't think this movie loves women at all .
somebody suggested the stills might make a nice coffee table book -rrb-
the core of his being
more serious-minded
eloquently performed yet also decidedly uncinematic
of one of the best films
require so much
planet 's
just does n't have the necessary self-control to guide a loose , poorly structured film through the pitfalls of incoherence and redundancy .
much to me
the filmmakers who have directed him ,
there 's no real reason to see it , and no real reason not to
a pat , fairy-tale conclusion
special effect
like an apartheid drama
sticking
all means
shares
the edge of your seat , tense with suspense
disguise
what 's best about
, cultivation and devotion
like brosnan 's performance , evelyn comes from the heart .
in swimfan
irksome characters
almost too-spectacular
far more interesting
every member of the ensemble has something fascinating to do
amused and entertained by the unfolding of bielinsky 's cleverly constructed scenario , and greatly impressed by the skill of the actors involved in the enterprise
campy recall for older fans or a silly , nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick
has usually been leavened by a charm that 's conspicuously missing from the girls ' big-screen blowout
bore
predisposed
truth-in-advertising
a man who lacked any
totally estranged from reality
the psychological thriller
oily arms dealer
bad sign
servicable
everything about girls
the unfulfilling ,
been allowed
the human story is pushed to one side
loses its fire midway
, anyone who has seen the hunger or cat people will find little new here
-lrb- improvised over many months -rrb-
grossly
absolutely nails sy 's queasy infatuation and overall strangeness .
rosemary
is that rare creature -- an action hero with table manners , and one who proves that elegance is more than tattoo deep
the greatest musicians
hollywood vs. woo
the intelligence or sincerity
of the plot device
since grumpy old men
volletta wallace 's
, unforced continuation
the ridicule factor
strangely unsatisfied
very good time
its dreaminess may lull you to sleep
is remarkably dull with only caine making much of an impression .
a director 's
all of the characters ' moves and overlapping story
childhood innocence combined with indoctrinated prejudice
of the film buzz and whir ; very little of it
very stylish and beautifully photographed , but
one of those unassuming films that sneaks up on you and stays with you long after you have left the theatre
shallow and
undemanding action movies
it 's surprisingly decent , particularly for a tenth installment in a series .
goodall
any `` jackass '' fan
he can to look like a good guy
radical '' or `` suck ''
lust
vain dictator-madman
silent movies
french
no organic intrigue
or even himself ,
just about everyone
who seem bound and determined to duplicate bela lugosi 's now-cliched vampire accent
the downward spiral
of an almost sure-fire prescription for a critical and commercial disaster
distasteful to children and adults
think his name was , uh , michael zaidan , was supposed to have like written the screenplay or something
's always fascinating to watch marker the essayist at work .
flailing around
fabricated
lust and love
it races
will probably find it familiar and insufficiently cathartic
the kind of movie that comes along only occasionally , one so unconventional , gutsy and perfectly
viewers who were in diapers when the original was released in 1987
directed by spike jonze
things that go boom
each moment of this broken character study is rich in emotional texture
love story .
sweet ` evelyn
but blatantly biased .
is handled with intelligence and care
accurately
who 's seen george roy hill 's 1973 film , `` the sting
you should never forget
, tuck everlasting suffers from a laconic pace and a lack of traditional action .
yielded
out bielinsky 's great game , that 's when you 're in the most trouble
of the intriguing premise
cell phones , guns , and the internal combustion engine
a pretty good overall picture of the situation
bang your head
mined his personal horrors
of tastelessness
dreaming up
of malaise
scrooge or
invincible is not quite the career peak that the pianist is for roman polanski
bursts with a goofy energy previous disney films only used for a few minutes here and there .
preemptive strike
brave , uninhibited
dead poets society
after eating a corn dog and an extra-large cotton candy
to justify a film
a ` back story
is -rrb- the comedy equivalent of saddam hussein ,
could force you to scratch a hole in your head .
`` it 's all about the image . ''
attract upscale audiences hungry for quality and a nostalgic , twisty yarn that will keep them guessing
pluto
that works as a treatise on spirituality as well as a solid sci-fi thriller
in drumline
to little insight
be president
this film can only point the way -- but thank goodness for this signpost .
the cinema
oscar-worthy performance
a cruelly funny twist on teen comedy
to hurry up and get to its subjects ' deaths just so the documentary will be over
how clever it 's being
the script 's potential
instantly forgettable
take this film at face value and enjoy its slightly humorous and tender story
to sit through than this hastily dubbed disaster
the many pleasures
also served as executive producer
further
on the resourceful amnesiac
ryosuke
the fanciful daydreams of janice beard -lrb- eileen walsh -rrb- when her real-life persona is so charmless and vacant
silly -- and gross --
if it 's unnerving suspense
essential
inhabit that special annex of hell where adults behave like kids , children behave like adults and everyone
about six
renowned
of the most entertaining monster movies in ages
basketball
movie that portrays the frank humanity of ... emotional recovery
've seen it
than an outright bodice-ripper
of his own preoccupations and obsessions
sly female empowerment movie
hourlong
raccoons
consider the film a celluloid litmus test for the intellectual and emotional pedigree of your date and a giant step backward for a director i admire .
dour
steeped in mystery and a ravishing , baroque beauty
a four-year-old
that is generally
bringing a barf bag
, life-affirming script
low-grade dreck that usually goes straight to video -- with a lousy script , inept direction , pathetic acting , poorly dubbed dialogue and murky cinematography , complete with visible boom mikes
it surrenders to a formulaic bang-bang , shoot-em-up scene at the conclusion
sugar-coated rocky
though it 's equally solipsistic in tone , the movie has enough vitality to justify the notion of creating a screen adaptation of evans ' saga of hollywood excess .
stupidities
some of the computer animation is handsome , and various amusing sidekicks add much-needed levity to the otherwise bleak tale , but overall the film never rises above mediocrity
a compelling yarn , but not
would n't work without all those gimmicks
who says he has to ?
be moved to the edge of their seats by the dynamic first act
as he creates
of the films so declared this year
jimmy 's
critics ' darling band wilco
brief nudity and
valuable messages
quite able
provides an accessible introduction as well as some intelligent observations on the success of bollywood in the western world
intellectually and logistically a mess
back to where it began
projects
herzog simply runs out of ideas
more confused , less interesting and more sloppily
the connected stories of breitbart and hanussen are actually fascinating , but
sneaks
bland songs
hollywood has crafted a solid formula for successful animated movies
the six musical numbers crystallize key plot moments into minutely detailed wonders of dreamlike ecstasy .
big finish
jagged , as if filmed directly from a television monitor ,
of tragedy
's difficult to conceive of anyone who has reached puberty actually finding the characters in slackers or their antics amusing , let alone funny .
is impossible to find the film anything but
the drama of lilia 's journey
glass soundtrack cd
writer
so earnest and well-meaning , and so stocked with talent , that you almost forget the sheer , ponderous awfulness of its script .
confessions may not be a straightforward bio , nor does it offer much in the way of barris ' motivations
leaves that little room
an original little film about one young woman
sticks , really , except a lingering creepiness one feels from being dragged through a sad , sordid universe of guns , drugs , avarice and damaged dreams
while the importance of being earnest offers opportunities for occasional smiles and chuckles
the actors pick up the slack
the real star
koepp
for an unfocused screenplay
suggesting the sadness and obsession beneath hearst 's forced avuncular chortles
grainy
so embellished by editing that there 's really not much of a sense of action
begins to yield some interesting results .
repulse any generation of its fans
by characters who are nearly impossible to care about
part parlor game
seem barely
, apparently nobody here bothered to check it twice .
the problematic characters and overly convenient plot twists foul up shum 's good intentions .
is any real psychological grounding for the teens ' deviant behaviour .
anthony asquith 's
paid enough to sit through crap like this
at least it looks pretty
a no-surprise series of explosions and violence
to have pulled off four similar kidnappings before
on all plasma conduits
moralizing
a bad idea from frame one
, visually graceful
?!?
discretion
every theater
a touching , small-scale story of family responsibility and care in the community
uneasy mix
his series
gallery
the film virtually chokes on its own self-consciousness .
so bad
's hard to resist his enthusiasm ,
struggles to rebel against his oppressive , right-wing , propriety-obsessed family .
to standard slasher flick
is considered a star , nor why he keeps being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good
the movie or the discussion any less enjoyable
having a real writer plot out all of the characters ' moves and overlapping story
the emotion or timelessness of disney 's great past , or
theory
maybe there 's a metaphor here , but figuring it out
dialogue and plot lapses
the ambiguous ending seem goofy rather than provocative
gay porn film
shocker
with dirty deeds , david caesar has stepped into the mainstream of filmmaking with an assurance worthy of international acclaim and with every cinematic tool well under his control -- driven by a natural sense for what works on screen .
our emotions
skillful
no satisfaction
of the startling intimacy
cooly
new best friend does not have , beginning with the minor omission of a screenplay
mr. goyer 's loose , unaccountable direction is technically sophisticated in the worst way .
-- sadly --
big excuse
other film
in entertaining itself
dull , simple-minded and stereotypical tale
's dark
it makes the silly spy vs. spy film the sum of all fears , starring ben affleck , seem downright hitchcockian
its resolutions ritual
it 's as if de palma spent an hour setting a fancy table and then served up kraft macaroni and cheese .
glued to the screen
10th-grade
fare , with enough
associations you choose to make
sports
take nothing seriously and
follows the original film virtually scene for scene and yet
talk
a genuine dramatic impact
setup
would be an unendurable viewing experience for this ultra-provincial new yorker if 26-year-old reese witherspoon were not on hand to inject her pure fantasy character , melanie carmichael , with a massive infusion of old-fashioned hollywood magic .
takes nearly three hours
narc
with solid performances and eerie atmosphere
the debilitating grief
forum to demonstrate their acting ` chops '
amidst the action , the script carries arnold -lrb- and the viewers -rrb- into the forbidden zone of sympathizing with terrorist motivations by presenting the `` other side of the story . ''
knows its classical music , knows its freud and
saw it
great performances , stylish cinematography and a gritty feel help make gangster no. 1 a worthwhile moviegoing experience .
simultaneously
lady
bernal and
to insult the intelligence of everyone in the audience
goes beyond his usual fluttering and stammering and captures the soul of a man in pain who gradually comes to recognize it and deal with it
dotted
could i have been more geeked when i heard that apollo 13 was going to be released in imax format
've only
what happens when something goes bump in the night and nobody cares ?
seems to pursue silent film representation with every mournful composition
is -rrb- the comedy equivalent of saddam hussein , and i 'm just about ready to go to the u.n. and ask permission for a preemptive strike .
a solid emotional impact
the patience
violinist wife
called acting -- more accurately , it 's moving
, guts and crazy beasts stalking men with guns though ... you will likely enjoy this monster .
throwback to long gone bottom-of-the-bill fare like the ghost and mr. chicken .
that accompanies this human condition
earthy napoleon
by music fans
most edgy
effects and backgrounds
consistently surprising , easy
you 're never quite sure where self-promotion ends and the truth begins
there 's much tongue in cheek in the film and
the strength of their own cleverness
populated
breathtakingly spectacular
see it now , before the inevitable hollywood remake flattens out all its odd , intriguing wrinkles
a calculating fiend or just
the frequent allusions
benjamins ' elements
, martin is a masterfully conducted work .
distressing
it made me feel unclean , and i 'm the guy who liked there 's something about mary and both american pie movies
once emotional and richly
is sentimental but feels free to offend ,
self-aware movies go
bulk
little insight
something of a triumph
scooping the whole world up
too often into sugary sentiment and withholds delivery on the pell-mell
recommended as a video\/dvd babysitter
sample
unflinching look
's not life-affirming -- its vulgar
probably would look a lot like this alarming production , adapted from anne rice 's novel the vampire chronicles .
tom shadyac 's film
enjoyed as a work of fiction inspired by real-life events
this otherwise appealing picture
recycles the same premise
a plodding teen remake that 's so mechanical you can smell the grease on the plot
traced
honestly nice little film
yiddish theater clan
inspired croze to give herself over completely to the tormented persona of bibi
cut diamond
to determine that in order to kill a zombie you must shoot it in the head
alfred
to enjoy the perfectly pitched web of tension that chabrol spins
ancillary products
innuendo
angry potshots
tyco ad
title role
to examine , the interior lives of the characters in his film , much less incorporate them into his narrative
fighter
leguizamo and jones are both excellent and the rest of the cast is uniformly superb
superior movie
publicist
clubs
low-tech
comes courtesy of john pogue , the yale grad who previously gave us `` the skulls ''
surprises
a less dizzily gorgeous companion
some of the funniest jokes of any movie
though its story is only surface deep
stage
's not life-affirming --
a movie can be
as a rather thin moral
an unsettling sight , and indicative of his , if you will , out-of-kilter character
little chinese seamstress
in a rush of sequins , flashbulbs , blaring brass and back-stabbing babes
still finds himself
both lead performances
can tolerate the redneck-versus-blueblood cliches that the film trades in
changing
does not achieve the kind of dramatic unity that transports you .
farts , urine , feces
the only thing that distinguishes a randall wallace film from any other is the fact that there is nothing distinguishing in a randall wallace film .
austin powers in goldmember
is truly gorgeous to behold
replaced by the forced funniness found in the dullest kiddie flicks
who needs enemies
of hollywood comedies such as father of the bride
pulls the strings that make williams sink into melancholia
story to show us why it 's compelling
is n't much fun
to take a deep bow for fashioning an engrossing entertainment out of an almost sure-fire prescription for a critical and commercial disaster
a powerful and telling story
an impressive achievement in spite of a river of sadness that pours into every frame
begun to bronze
an acrid test
the tiny revelations of real life
whereas the extremely competent hitman films such as pulp fiction and get shorty resonate a sardonic verve to their caustic purpose for existing
the most ravaging ,
, artificial , ill-constructed and fatally overlong
who knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written , and nicely realized
snagged an oscar nomination
wickedly funny , visually engrossing
forgets about her other obligations , leading to a tragedy which is somehow guessable from the first few minutes , maybe because it echoes the by now intolerable morbidity of so many recent movies .
here is unusually tame
many such biographical melodramas
the cinematic equivalent of patronizing a bar favored by pretentious , untalented artistes who enjoy moaning about their cruel fate .
cinematography and exhilarating point-of-view shots
houseboat and father goose
naval personnel
will be lulled into a coma
with both adults and younger audiences
fondness for fancy split-screen
poetically
, unconvincing dramatics
well-shaped
the decay
's an opera movie for the buffs
juvenile camera movements
heart-warming
of foster homes
inconsistent , dishonest
the pitch-perfect forster
energetic sweet-and-sour performance
pity anyone who sees this
astonishingly
in a hot sake half-sleep
villains
with trenchant satirical jabs
similarly themed yi yi
the intrigue from the tv series
a frustrating misfire
adapted from anne rice 's novel the vampire chronicles
would have benefited from a little more dramatic tension and some more editing
did n't make me want to lie down in a dark room with something cool to my brow .
knew what to do with him
those rare films that come by once in a while with flawless amounts of acting , direction , story and pace
familiar herzog tropes
entry number twenty the worst of the brosnan bunch
the plot is equally hackneyed
to delight without much of a story .
an involving , inspirational drama that sometimes falls prey to its sob-story trappings .
as the old-hat province of male intrigue
trivialize
in all , road to perdition
such atmospheric ballast that shrugging off the plot 's persnickety problems
this oddly sweet comedy
, even punny 6
pretends to be passionate and truthful but
to bite your tongue to keep from laughing at the ridiculous dialog or the oh-so convenient plot twists
insular world
a landmark
a large dose of painkillers
in the head
his dead mother via communication
formula 51 promises a new kind of high but delivers the same old bad trip .
squirm-inducing
for that sort of thing
on different levels
with anyone who 's ever
unembarrassing
of joy and energy
a cousin
world traveler might not go anywhere new , or arrive anyplace special ,
memorable
preview
of convenience
until the final act
gun violence
mindless action flick
funnier version of the old police academy flicks
make the stones weep -- as shameful as it
sometimes descends into sub-tarantino cuteness
will forgive the flaws and love the film
from being merely
from his actors
black hawk down with more heart
takes a clunky tv-movie approach to detailing a chapter in the life of the celebrated irish playwright , poet and drinker .
every faltering half-step
lapping
prozac nation
weighted down with slow , uninvolving storytelling and flat acting
i suspect
if borstal boy is n't especially realistic
wordy wisp
in front of your eyes
' i know how to suffer ' and if you see this film you 'll know too .
touches a few raw nerves
scripters
that special fishy community
reassuringly
story worth
if you ever wanted to be an astronaut , this is the ultimate movie experience - it 's informative and breathtakingly spectacular .
too bad kramer could n't make a guest appearance to liven things up .
plummets into a comedy graveyard before janice comes racing to the rescue in the final reel .
the very hollowness
who is forced to choose between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
's a sweet , laugh-a-minute crowd pleaser that lifts your spirits as well as the corners of your mouth
any good
love cinema paradiso will find the new scenes interesting , but few will find the movie
flawless
no sense of pride or shame
with humor and poignancy
so exaggerated and broad that it comes off as annoying rather than charming .
with the intrigue of academic skullduggery and politics
thin writing
, you ca n't help but get caught up in the thrill of the company 's astonishing growth .
broken characters
a convincing impersonation
a young woman who knows how to hold the screen
kirsten dunst 's remarkable performance
it works superbly here
of the cherry orchard
the changes required of her , but the actress and director peter kosminsky never get the audience to break through the wall her character erects
despite lagging near the finish line , the movie runs a good race , one that will have you at the edge of your seat for long stretches . '
're all in this
at this time , with this cast
barely shocking ,
were here
that the picture is unfamiliar
is refreshingly undogmatic about its characters
overly long and
the film reminds me of a vastly improved germanic version of my big fat greek wedding -- with better characters , some genuine quirkiness and at least a measure of style .
worry
though her fans will assuredly have their funny bones tickled , others will find their humor-seeking dollars best spent elsewhere .
of mankind
that of more recent successes such as `` mulan '' or `` tarzan
parable that loves its characters and communicates something rather beautiful about human nature
in formula crash-and-bash action
a perceptive , good-natured movie .
an ordinary big-screen star
's as if de palma spent an hour setting a fancy table and then served up kraft macaroni and cheese
good cheer
a straightforward , emotionally honest manner that by the end
triumph of love is a very silly movie , but the silliness has a pedigree .
of the most exciting action films
good spirits
a diverting -- if predictable -- adventure suitable for a matinee
are often a stitch
less than
little melodramatic
to the concept of loss
plods
untalented artistes
likely to cause massive cardiac arrest if taken in large doses
informative , intriguing , observant , often touching ... gives a human face to what 's often discussed in purely abstract terms .
for the full 90 minutes
a deliberative account
lucy 's
as beautiful
every blighter in this particular south london housing project
has a fluid , no-nonsense authority
feel unclean
have an actor who is great fun to watch performing in a film that is only mildly diverting
a perfectly respectable , perfectly inoffensive
the last act
pop kitten britney spears
an important movie , or even a good one
their acting ` chops '
, cletis tout might inspire a trip to the video store -- in search of a better movie experience .
foolish and shallow
the public
is also as unoriginal
freely
will no doubt delight plympton 's legion of fans ; others may find 80 minutes of these shenanigans exhausting
this film showcases him
a crime
this oddly sweet comedy about jokester highway patrolmen
creatively stillborn
juiceless
essentially unpersuasive
gun battles
filled with unintended laughs
this is n't a stand up and cheer flick
unsuccessfully
sobering film
a world of meaningless activity
lousy guy ritchie imitation
it 's common knowledge that park and his founding partner , yong kang , lost kozmo in the end
transcend its clever concept
grant , who has n't lost a bit of the dry humor that first made audiences on both sides of the atlantic love him
own ironic implications
charming
of uncompromising vision
a brilliant director
comes from its soul 's - eye view of how well-meaning patronizing masked a social injustice , at least as represented by this case
on scooby
museum exhibit
the filmmakers ' eye for detail
about individual moments of mood , and an aimlessness that 's actually sort of amazing
not to make them
granddad
a light-hearted way
writer-director anne-sophie birot
sly
' is the kind of engaging historical drama that hollywood appears to have given up on in favor of sentimental war movies in the vein of ` we were soldiers . '
i do n't mean that in a good way
i did n't mind all this contrived nonsense a bit
meanderings
a bittersweet film , simple in form but rich with human events
this rude and crude film
t-tell
born to play shaggy
there 's no doubting that this is a highly ambitious and personal project for egoyan
moving story
some intriguing characters
clever ideas and
plods along methodically , somehow
as we have come to learn -- as many times as we have fingers to count on -- jason is a killer who does n't know the meaning of the word ` quit . '
a balanced film that explains the zeitgeist that is the x games
the pathetic idea
troubadour
come along that turns me into that annoying specimen of humanity that i usually dread encountering the most - the fanboy
the climactic burst of violence
rubbo 's
the movie wavers between hallmark card sentimentality and goofy , life-affirming moments straight out of a cellular phone commercial .
ms. shreve 's novel proved too difficult a text to ` lick , ' despite the efforts of a first-rate cast .
, shrek -rrb-
mel gibson and
rouge
in wonderland adventure , a stalker thriller , and a condensed season of tv 's big brother
's as rude and profane as ever , always hilarious and , most of the time , absolutely right in her stinging social observations
will enjoy seeing how both evolve
own tortured psyche
can not sustain the buoyant energy level of the film 's city beginnings into its country conclusion '
this is the first film in a long time that made me want to bolt the theater in the first 10 minutes .
goldbacher draws on an elegant visual sense and a talent for easy , seductive pacing ...
the efforts
ms. ambrose
feels dusty and leatherbound
desperately
the not-quite-dead career of guy ritchie
has enough laughs to sustain interest to the end
in japanese anime
, rohmer 's talky films fascinate me
being stupid
wending
the crisp clarity
its pedestrian english title
the irony is that this film 's cast is uniformly superb ; their performances could have -- should have -- been allowed to stand on their own .
glossy hollywood
cube 's
it 's been 13 months and 295 preview screenings since i last walked out on a movie , but
for a tenth installment in a series
highlighted by a gritty style and an excellent cast , it 's better than one might expect when you look at the list of movies starring ice-t in a major role .
riviera
tweaked
, eloquent film
the alternate sexuality meant to set you free may require so much relationship maintenance that celibacy can start looking good
an air ball
this movie 's servitude to its superstar
seedy clash
not a strike against yang 's similarly themed yi yi
looks better than it feels
to marvin gaye or the supremes the same way
it 's a boom-box of a movie that might have been titled ` the loud and the ludicrous '
because of its epic scope
for every cheesy scene , though , there is a really cool bit -- the movie 's conception of a future-world holographic librarian -lrb- orlando jones -rrb- who knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written , and nicely realized .
stirring visual sequence
the film boils down to a lightweight story about matchmaking
to its insanely staged ballroom scene , in which 3000 actors appear in full regalia
lovable-loser
irrational , long-suffering but cruel
to add to the confusion
any other john woo flick for that matter
to make adequate
endure
rotten in almost every single facet of production that you 'll want to crawl up your own \*\*\* in embarrassment
the film 's final hour ,
carnage
, witless mess
is n't really one of resources .
while you watch it , offering fine acting moments and pungent insights into modern l.a. 's show-biz and media
overly melodramatic but
of wood
amused and
baggage
martha
goes to the essence of broadway
, pretty and gifted , it really won my heart
see where one 's imagination will lead when given the opportunity
tired one
the women
sick character
21st century
heightened
more outrageous
the beast and 1930s horror films
needed to show it
a florid but ultimately vapid crime melodrama
is hereby
of imperfection
, prepackaged julia roberts wannabe
no creature
` hypertime '
this too-extreme-for-tv rendition
... and then only as a very mild rental
to be more complex than your average film
that the film acknowledges upfront that the plot makes no sense , such that the lack of linearity is the point of emotional and moral departure for protagonist alice
by a central plot that 's peppered with false starts and populated by characters who are nearly impossible to care about
discover
in its treatment of the dehumanizing and ego-destroying process of unemployment
rushed , slapdash ,
of our planet
as deep as a petri dish
is the one established by warner bros. giant chuck jones , who died a matter of weeks before the movie 's release .
it 's a ripper of a yarn and i for one enjoyed the thrill of the chill .
the humanity of a psycho
treasure and something
melodrama -lrb- gored bullfighters , comatose ballerinas -rrb-
idol 's
hits home with disorienting force
show more of the dilemma , rather than
make a movie with depth about a man who lacked any
will he
this film was n't as bad as i thought it was going to be
is definitely worth seeing .
on a limb
, in some of those , the mother deer even dies .
psychological drama , sociological reflection
of scenes in frida
as they poorly rejigger fatal attraction into a high school setting
the luster of the national lampoon film franchise , too long reduced to direct-to-video irrelevancy
sometimes a guffaw
our best actors
open the door to liberation
laugh-a-minute
many ways the perfect festival film :
of holes and completely lacking in chills
as a science fiction movie
is rarely seen on-screen
impossible disappearing\/reappearing
the director 's epitaph
addict
maintains a surprisingly buoyant tone
, thought-provoking new york fest
so crass
candy and cheeky
a lack
on the irrelevant as on the engaging , which gradually turns what time
sisterhood
a particularly slanted ,
is dark , brooding and slow
you and they
mention `` solaris ''
finest films
while the importance of being earnest offers opportunities for occasional smiles and chuckles , it does n't give us a reason to be in the theater beyond wilde 's wit and the actors ' performances .
romanticization
this chicago has hugely imaginative and successful casting to its great credit , as well as one terrific score and attitude to spare .
of how they used to make movies , but also how they sometimes still can be made
farewell-to-innocence
loses its fire
predominantly charitable it can only be seen as propaganda
so much baked cardboard
old-school kind
of understanding for her actions
of the play
's easy to love robin tunney
there 's much to recommend the film .
greatest films
is talented enough and charismatic enough to make us care about zelda 's ultimate fate
native american
the supporting ones
not far down
thick and
, injuries , etc.
find new avenues of discourse
political documentary
there may have been a good film in `` trouble every day , ''
feel like three hours .
it is only mildly amusing when it could have been so much more .
funny and human
takes you by the face , strokes your cheeks and coos beseechingly at you :
about dying and loving
a house full of tots
poorly executed comedy .
is just the ticket you need .
should appeal to women
a double portrait of two young women whose lives were as claustrophic , suffocating and chilly as the attics to which they were inevitably consigned
the innocence
shake up the mix , and work in something that does n't feel like a half-baked stand-up routine
sneaky feel
slumming it
it 's a lovely , sad dance highlighted by kwan 's unique directing style .
a popcorn film ,
did i miss something ? ''
oftentimes funny , yet
funny in the middle
excellent principal singers
that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism
a finale
of tones and styles
of a fanciful motion picture
totally exemplify middle-of-the-road mainstream
endearing and well-lensed
citizen
degenerates
a `` snl '' has-been acting like an 8-year-old channeling roberto benigni
, it 's got just enough charm and appealing character quirks to forgive that still serious problem .
have enough innovation or pizazz to attract teenagers
-lrb- of all places -rrb-
the audience for cletis tout
think about existential suffering
what a reckless squandering of four fine
is only intermittently entertaining but it 's hard not to be a sucker for its charms
in this condition
to the filmmakers , ivan is a prince of a fellow , but
was particularly funny
reasons to watch the film , which director gerardo vera has drenched in swoony music and fever-pitched melodrama
at once visceral and spiritual , wonderfully vulgar and sublimely lofty --
do them
are generally not heard on television
's a real shame
over
his sentimental journey of the heart
why the cast and crew did n't sign a pact to burn the negative and the script and pretend the whole thing never existed
something that is ultimately suspiciously familiar
last thing
cinematic poet
surveys the landscape
she may not be real , but
mixed messages , over-blown drama and bruce willis
too clever
mean you have to check your brain at the door
thud
often hotter
are consistently
worst films
's the days of our lives
attempt another project greenlight
might want to catch freaks as a matinee .
gong
painting this family dynamic
host
go on so long as there are moviegoers anxious to see strange young guys doing strange guy things
especially fit for the kiddies
free rein
undergraduate doubling subtexts and ridiculous stabs
resulted in a smoother , more focused narrative
i ca n't begin to tell you how tedious , how resolutely unamusing , how thoroughly unrewarding all of this is , and what a reckless squandering of four fine acting talents ...
elves
with breathless anticipation for a new hal hartley movie
inherent humor
elegant ,
p
every 10 seconds
a tired , talky feel
opaque enough to avoid didacticism
with fewer gags to break the tedium .
on the printed page of iles ' book
itch to explore more
the chocolate factory without charlie .
hyped up
sade achieves the near-impossible
of something
's done with us
surprisingly serviceable
record label
director clare peploe 's
almost all of his previous works
is nowhere near as refined as all the classic dramas it borrows from
offers nothing more than people in an urban jungle needing other people to survive
's far too slight and introspective to appeal to anything wider than a niche audience .
its side
the right actors
acting exercise
chosen to make his english-language debut with a film
camouflaging
both stars are appealing enough to probably have a good shot at a hollywood career , if they want one
it shares the first two films ' loose-jointed structure
libido
adams just copies
plan to make enough into ` an inspiring tale of survival wrapped in the heart-pounding suspense of a stylish psychological thriller '
eye-catching art direction but has a forcefully quirky tone that quickly wears out its limited welcome
c. walsh 's
superior
's a sight to behold .
thriller and drag audience enthusiasm
those films that started with a great premise and then just fell apart
ice age is the first computer-generated feature cartoon to feel like other movies , and
what bubbles up out of john c. walsh 's pipe dream is the distinct and very welcome sense of watching intelligent people making a movie they might actually want to watch .
seek to remake sleepless in seattle again and again
sheridan 's take on the author 's schoolboy memoir ... is a rather toothless take on a hard young life
a tidal wave of plot
kinds
better or worse
a wonderfully warm human drama that remains vividly in memory long after viewing
retaliatory responses
at least a half dozen other trouble-in-the-ghetto flicks
like seeing a series of perfect black pearls clicking together to form a string
a harrowing account of a psychological breakdown
about god
at `` the real americans
be the first cartoon
as-nasty -
he has constructed a film so labyrinthine that it defeats his larger purpose
bears a grievous but obscure complaint against fathers
hastily written
a funny and touching film that is gorgeously acted by a british cast to rival gosford park 's .
a delicious , quirky movie with a terrific screenplay and fanciful direction
using them
find a scathing portrayal of a powerful entity strangling the life out of the people who want to believe in it the most
amused by its special effects
to anyone not predisposed to the movie 's rude and crude humor
an asset and a detriment
in -lrb- herzog 's -rrb- personal policy
tobey
a sloppy , amusing comedy
, nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick
human race splitting
of being forty , female and single
looks back on those places he saw at childhood , and captures them by freeing them from artefact , and by showing them heartbreakingly drably .
film language
where bergman approaches swedish fatalism using gary larson 's far side humor
live up to its style
subject justice
at last
demented-funny as starship troopers
the logic of it
serviceable euro-trash action extravaganza
teetering on the edge of sanity
, the movie exalts the marxian dream of honest working folk , with little to show for their labor , living harmoniously , joined in song .
that the filmmakers and studio are brazen enough to attempt to pass this stinker off as a scary movie
'' 2002
like one long ,
all in a plot as musty as one of the golden eagle 's carpets
falls flat as thinking man
probes in a light-hearted way the romantic problems
a friendly kick in the pants
could n't make a guest appearance to liven things up
drive
reveals the victims of domestic abuse
, the visuals and enveloping sounds of blue crush make this surprisingly decent flick worth a summertime look-see .
banal bore the preachy circuit turns out to be
make us share their enthusiasm
worked so much better dealing in only one reality
to be caught in a heady whirl of new age-inspired good intentions
is , alas , no woody allen
a sophisticated and unsentimental treatment on the big screen
tashlin
family dynamics
lots of cute animals and clumsy people
dirty-joke
has been there squirm with recognition
is too heady for children , and too preachy for adults .
a little too much resonance with real world events
pay to see it
barbed
the interviews
gives ample opportunity for large-scale action and suspense ,
you 'll regret
davis '
the big screen postcard
comedy , direction and especially charm
new yorker
croze
a few energetic stunt sequences briefly enliven the film , but
snipes relies too much on a scorchingly plotted dramatic scenario for its own good .
, unaffected style
unlike those in moulin rouge
the way it fritters away its potentially interesting subject matter via a banal script , unimpressive acting and indifferent direction
of your movie-going life
arduous journey
when you 've got the wildly popular vin diesel in the equation
's impossible to claim that it is `` based on a true story '' with a straight face
his writer
ai n't half-bad
to a new age
this dark tale
o fantasma is boldly , confidently orchestrated , aesthetically and sexually , and its impact is deeply and rightly disturbing .
to the mothman prophecies
diverges from anything
in the same way
trip tripe
this is beautiful filmmaking from one of french cinema 's master craftsmen .
, the movie makes two hours feel like four .
by the end of the movie , you 're definitely convinced that these women are spectacular .
crowds
of neil burger 's impressive fake documentary
director-chef gabriele muccino keeps it fast -- zippy , comin ' at ya -- as if fearing that his film is molto superficiale .
it is more likely to induce sleep than fright .
of innumerable
about the truth
snazzy dialogue
entirely convincing about the quiet american
even queasy
it 's fitting that a movie as artificial and soulless as the country bears owes its genesis to an animatronic display at disneyland .
leaden script
, is n't much fun without the highs and lows
the trap of pretention
oprahfication
vintage
is its crack cast
finding a new angle on a tireless story
would have no problem giving it an unqualified recommendation .
a funeral and bridget jones 's
aging , suffering and the prospect of death
removed and
what makes the movie fresh
pieces of the famous director 's life
only for young children
highly uneven and inconsistent
would be a rarity in hollywood
was n't as bad as i thought it was going to be
it just did n't mean much to me and played too skewed to ever get a hold on -lrb- or be entertained by -rrb- .
advanced
basketball association
top-notch action powers
just goes on and on and on and on
looks back
the flowering
a needlessly downbeat
most effective if used as a tool to rally anti-catholic protestors
the story is -- forgive me -- a little thin
spontaneity in its execution
that accomplishes so much that one viewing ca n't possibly be enough
hopes mr. plympton will find room for one more member of his little band , a professional screenwriter
appeal to asian cult cinema fans and asiaphiles interested to see what all the fuss is about .
eating , sleeping and stress-reducing contemplation
uses lighting effects and innovative backgrounds
know it
still serious problem
with a better script
it has become apparent that the franchise 's best years are long past .
that stinks so badly of hard-sell image-mongering you
for the duration
iq
stand-up routine
that much
its invitingly upbeat overture
rock 's stand-up magic wanes .
is n't subversive so much as it is nit-picky about the hypocrisies of our time
protect
relationship
much of the movie 's charm
is static , stilted .
a fine , focused piece
chamber of secrets will find millions of eager fans .
colorful event
next
wide-screen production design
harry shearer is going to make his debut as a film director
to string the bastard up
this movie for
just as expectant
jolts the laughs from the audience -- as if by cattle prod
document
fiercely
of both adventure and song
an exercise in gorgeous visuals
charismatic and tragically
this strangely schizo cartoon seems suited neither to kids or adults .
the off-the-wall dialogue ,
it , no wiseacre crackle
will either improve the film for you
because your nerves just ca n't take it any more
at the price of popularity and small-town pretension in the lone star state
loneliness can make people act weird
does what he can in a thankless situation
left with a story that tries to grab us , only to keep letting go at all the wrong moments
less attention
the film 's considered approach
moving and important
of using a video game as the source material movie
in retelling a historically significant , and personal , episode detailing how one international city welcomed tens of thousands of german jewish refugees while the world 's democracie
it 's anchored by splendid performances from an honored screen veteran and a sparkling newcomer who instantly transform themselves into a believable mother\/daughter pair .
binging
a modestly comic , modestly action-oriented world war ii adventure that , in terms of authenticity , is one of those films that requires the enemy to never shoot straight .
very simply sets out to entertain and ends up delivering in good measure
none of these words really gets at the very special type of badness that is deuces wild .
merchant has n't directed this movie so much as produced it -- like sausage .
steven soderbergh 's earlier films
preaching to the converted
wintry
none of his actors stand out , but that 's less of a problem here than it would be in another film : characterization matters less than atmosphere
kevin kline who unfortunately works with a two star script
stunningly unoriginal
nervous energy , moral ambiguity and great uncertainties
poignant if familiar story of a young person suspended between two cultures .
although shot with little style , skins is heartfelt and achingly real .
for egoyan
would have made vittorio de sica proud
fluffy and
is to be cherished
what you 'd expect
its clever what-if concept
huge-screen
does deliver a few gut-busting laughs
in the conception than it does in the execution
pull us deep into the girls ' confusion and pain as they struggle tragically to comprehend the chasm of knowledge that 's opened between them .
tsai ming-liang 's witty , wistful new film , what time is it there ?
illuminates what it means sometimes to be inside looking out , and at other times outside looking in
it 's rare that a movie can be as intelligent as this one is in every regard except its storyline
to be exploring these women 's inner lives
guessable from the first few minutes
stretched out to feature
, poorly structured
... manages to deliver a fair bit of vampire fun .
an energy
incorporates
uk
have made no such thing
, aching sadness
dreadful
brings to a spectacular completion one of the most complex , generous and subversive artworks of the last decade
of hokum but
urban living
chewing whale blubber
deaths
the glum
burn every print of the film
gentle , lapping rhythms of this film
of movies years ago
each one of these people stand out and
should drop everything and run to ichi
makes this a high water mark for this genre
is never less than
the wide range
the sentimental
that tom tykwer , director of the resonant and sense-spinning run lola run , has turned out to be a one-trick pony
uglier
laughingly
a wordy wisp of a comedy
` punch-drunk love is so convinced of its own brilliance that , if it were a person , you 'd want to smash its face in . '
wistful new film
powerhouse
that by its end offers a ray of hope to the refugees able to look ahead and resist living in a past
smart and newfangled
about black urban professionals
topping
-lrb- it 's -rrb- what punk rock music used to be , and
starts off as a satisfying kids flck becomes increasingly implausible as it races through contrived plot points
eddie murphy and owen wilson have a cute partnership in i spy , but the movie around them is so often nearly nothing that their charm does n't do a load of good
the story of trouble every day ... is so sketchy it amounts to little more than preliminary notes for a science-fiction horror film , and the movie 's fragmentary narrative style makes piecing the story together frustrating difficult .
it refuses to spell things out for viewers
's defiantly and delightfully against the grain
eddie murphy and owen wilson have a cute partnership in i spy
are so stylized as to be drained of human emotion
shines on all the characters ,
have a heart , mind or humor of its own
in trouble every day
7th-century oral traditions
has made the near-fatal mistake of being what the english call ` too clever by half . '
recent pearl harbor
its writers ,
cashing in
a tired , unnecessary retread ...
's pretty far from a treasure
intriguingly contemplative
the parade of veteran painters ,
its harsh objectivity and refusal
michael jordan referred to in the title , many can aspire but none can equal
she , janine and molly
painfully redundant and inauthentic
to ponder anew what a movie can be
beyond me
environs
vaunted
naqoyqatsi ' is banal in its message and the choice of material to convey it .
it was an honest effort
his first name
director many viewers
as just another teen movie , which means he can be forgiven for frequently pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy
second-guess
shapely than the two-hour version released here in 1990
, you get a lot of running around , screaming and death .
the full potential of what is in many ways a fresh and dramatically substantial spin on the genre
latest album
delivers a magnetic performance
a fine , old-fashioned-movie movie ,
the franchise 's best years
an unrewarding collar
your date
path
slave
... in the pile of useless actioners from mtv schmucks who do n't know how to tell a story for more than four minutes .
to not only suspend your disbelief
schmaltzy and clumsily
tooled action thriller about love and terrorism
everything about it from the bland songs to the colorful but flat drawings
x games
that is
or indeed from any plympton film
hill is n't quite his generation 's don siegel -lrb- or robert aldrich -rrb-
throbbing
just another disjointed , fairly predictable psychological thriller
dated
gets a quick release before real contenders arrive in september
delineate the cost of the inevitable conflicts between human urges and an institution concerned with self-preservation
this version moves beyond the original 's nostalgia for the communal film experiences of yesteryear to a deeper realization of cinema 's inability to stand in for true , lived experience .
that jazz
has n't much more to serve than silly fluff
a movie to forget
a full-frontal attack on audience patience
when not
gripping to plodding and back
that 's so sloppily written and cast that you can not believe anyone more central to the creation of bugsy than the caterer
perfectly acceptable , occasionally very enjoyable children 's entertainment
comic parody and pulp melodrama ,
that , were it not for de niro 's participation ,
has been overexposed , redolent of a thousand cliches , and yet
37-minute santa
are painfully aware of their not-being .
in the service of the lovers who inhabit it
stifling its creator 's comic voice
blast even the smallest sensitivities from the romance
de niro , mcdormand and the other good actors
feels at times like a giant commercial for universal studios , where much of the action takes place .
what you think you see
back in the dahmer heyday of the mid - '90s
a great monster movie
is beautiful and mysterious
accent
the most compelling performance of the year adds substantial depth to this shocking testament to anti-semitism and neo-fascism .
its otherwise comic narrative
just how bad it was
packed to bursting with incident , and with scores of characters , some fictional , some from history
law to be discerned here that producers would be well to heed
the cutting-room floor
of jonathan swift
be forgettable
was sent a copyof this film to review on dvd .
-lrb- soderbergh -rrb- tends to place most of the psychological and philosophical material in italics rather than trust an audience 's intelligence
makes an unusual but pleasantly haunting debut behind the camera
term epic cinema
a gushy episode
bland actors
inventive , consistently intelligent and
liking the film
over the years
, writer-director anthony friedman 's similarly updated 1970 british production .
great performances , stylish cinematography and a gritty feel help
tv special
shrugging mood
a brutal 90-minute battle sequence that does everything but issue you a dog-tag and an m-16
like a bad blend of an overripe episode of tv 's dawson 's creek and a recycled and dumbed-down version of love story .
of the ups and downs of friendships
attractive and
your children will be occupied for 72 minutes .
dialogue and preposterous moments
faced and spindly
've never seen -lrb- a remake -rrb- do anything as stomach-turning as the way adam sandler 's new movie rapes , pillages and incinerates frank capra 's classic ...
of a much better book
had here
fairly enjoyable
suitably elegant
decline
the entire plot
awkward hybrid
with dirty faces
after watching it
it was
in filmmaking
designed as a reverie about memory and regret , but the only thing you 'll regret is remembering the experience of sitting through it .
clever and unexpected
not enough of interest onscreen
offbeat humor ,
the film breaks your heart
the most wondrous of all hollywood fantasies --
the worst sin of attributable to a movie like this
seems altogether too slight to be called any kind of masterpiece
largest-ever historical canvas
with an undeniable energy
that nevertheless will leave fans clamoring for another ride
curious to note that this film , like the similarly ill-timed antitrust , is easily as bad at a fraction the budget
both visually and thematically
a lame story
in showing us antonia 's true emotions
of good material
russians
of the theories of class
that probably the only way to have saved the film is with the aid of those wisecracking mystery science theater 3000 guys
too steeped in fairy tales and other childish things
too long , and larded with exposition , this somber cop drama ultimately feels as flat as the scruffy sands of its titular community .
around them
think an action film disguised as a war tribute is disgusting to begin with
's very little sense to what 's going on here
both heartbreaking and heartwarming ... just a simple fable done in an artless sytle , but it 's tremendously moving
actually hurts to watch .
to be intimate and socially encompassing
nearly impossible to care about
depend
confident filmmaking and
this is one of the outstanding thrillers of recent years .
-lrb- and fairly unbelievable -rrb-
to be a monster movie for the art-house crowd
with the destruction of property and , potentially , of life
acts light on great scares and a good surprise ending
they 're old enough to have developed some taste
hear
save oleander 's uninspired story
staircase gothic
catholics
capra and
adequate performances
has ignored
in its perfect quiet pace
veracity
that it appears not to have been edited at all
wise and deadpan
vivid as the 19th-century ones
the weeks after 9\/11
is nothing if not
way cheaper -lrb- and better -rrb-
quirkily
deportment
spill
had more faith in the dramatic potential of this true story
if you 're into that
carry waydowntown
two of those well spent
is as often imaginative as it is gory
irish
eloquent clarity
scenes fly
the same olives
distances you
settles on a consistent tone
a howlingly trashy time
, honest , and enjoyable comedy-drama
kevin costner
little documentary
ya-ya member
smashing
the right frame of mind
the unfortunate trump card being the dreary mid-section of the film
while reaffirming washington as possibly the best actor working in movies today
a mess .
bothered to construct a real story this time
from the now middle-aged participants
flashing
is pleasingly emphatic in this properly intense , claustrophobic tale of obsessive love .
, funny , even punny 6
major discoveries
has intentionally left college or
if you thought tom hanks was just an ordinary big-screen star , wait until you 've seen him eight stories tall .
tv shows , but hey arnold
in the images
a haunting tale of murder and mayhem
control-alt-delete simone as quickly as possible
weiss and speck never make a convincing case for the relevance of these two 20th-century footnotes .
aims to be funny , uplifting and moving , sometimes
the universal themes ,
opens
budget b-movie thrillers
faster and
beg the question ` why
it 's mildly interesting to ponder the peculiar american style of justice that plays out here ,
that breadth
combination
is that the whole damned thing did n't get our moral hackles up
difficult to feel anything much while watching this movie , beyond mild disturbance or detached pleasure at the acting
aged napoleon
disappears
the manifesto
a stiff wind
that have no bearing on the story
powerful and telling story
doing all that much to correct them
's democracie
has ever suspected hollywood of being overrun by corrupt and hedonistic weasels
the boho art-house crowd , the burning sensation
into one terrific story with lots of laughs
miscalculation
ambitiously
joy and pride
kurys never shows why , of all the period 's volatile romantic lives , sand and musset are worth particular attention .
the major problem with windtalkers
is n't quite his generation 's don siegel -lrb- or robert aldrich -rrb-
is honestly affecting
parlance
about as unsettling to watch as an exploratory medical procedure or an autopsy
a 90-minute movie that feels five hours long
the pity
its goodwill close
and wai ka fai are -rrb-
their clients
someone , stop eric schaeffer before he makes another film .
acquainted with the tiniest details of tom hanks ' face
is a film that 's about as subtle as a party political broadcast
succeeded only in making me groggy .
could have turned this into an argentine retread of `` iris '' or `` american beauty , '' but instead pulls a little from each film
as it does
wrath
pull -lrb- s -rrb- off the rare trick of recreating not only the look of a certain era , but also the feel
lie
as warm as it is wise , deftly setting off uproarious humor with an underlying seriousness that sneaks up on the viewer , providing an experience that is richer than anticipated .
watching e.t now , in an era dominated by cold , loud special-effects-laden extravaganzas
underventilated
he has n't yet coordinated his own dv poetry with the beat he hears in his soul
a creepy , intermittently powerful study of a self-destructive man ...
will have a fun , no-frills ride
arrive early and stay late
photographed and staged
suspect this is the kind of production that would have been funnier if the director had released the outtakes theatrically and used the film as a bonus feature on the dvd
` laugh therapy '
say things
key plot moments
a gross-out monster movie with effects that are more silly than scary
bmx
primal storytelling that george lucas can only dream of
emerges as another key contribution
the complicated relationships in a marching band
72 minutes
add anything fresh
so many distracting special effects and visual party tricks
hard-hitting documentary .
the top floor
less sophisticated audiences will mistake it for an endorsement of the very things that bean abhors
solondz creates some effective moments of discomfort for character and viewer alike .
from its nauseating spinning credits sequence to a very talented but underutilized supporting cast , bartleby squanders as much as it gives out .
trite observations on the human condition
payne has created a beautiful canvas , and nicholson proves once again that he 's the best brush in the business .
, however , having sucked dry the undead action flick formula , blade ii mutates into a gross-out monster movie with effects that are more silly than scary .
ut by the time frank parachutes down onto a moving truck
what bubbles up out of john c. walsh 's pipe dream is the distinct and very welcome sense of watching intelligent people making a movie
are murky
cultural differences and
starts off witty and sophisticated and you
will have an intermittently good time .
seasoned veterans
never wanted to leave .
the modern master of the chase sequence returns with a chase to end all chases
that we `` ca n't handle the truth '' than high crimes
staggered from the theater
gently
compensated in large part
diction
benigni 's pinocchio becoming a christmas perennial
rich tale
around the halfway mark it takes an abrupt turn into glucose sentimentality and laughable contrivance .
a love story as sanguine
louis begley 's source novel
a mormon family movie
are entertaining and audacious moments
mordantly funny and intimately knowing
amounts to is a mildly funny , sometimes tedious , ultimately insignificant film
awarded mythic status in contemporary culture
a marvel of production design .
, reminiscent of 1992 's unforgiven which also utilized the scintillating force of its actors to draw out the menace of its sparse dialogue .
good way
the barn-burningly bad movie
more of the ` laughing at ' variety than the ` laughing with
looseness
in election
identity-seeking
the tedium
confining color to liyan 's backyard
fitfully
where all the buttons are ,
like soap operas
to an air ball
of this little $ 1.8 million charmer , which may not be cutting-edge indie filmmaking
welcome as tryingly as the title
feel-good fiascos
11 years
feeling like you 've endured a long workout without your pulse ever racing
the film feels formulaic , its plot and pacing typical hollywood war-movie stuff , while the performances elicit more of a sense of deja vu than awe .
cinematic tool
doe-eyed crudup
a david lynch
courtney
is the chance it affords to watch jackson , who also served as executive producer , take his smooth , shrewd , powerful act abroad .
sincere performance
hermocrates
good to recite some of this laughable dialogue with a straight face
romanek 's themes are every bit as distinctive as his visuals .
had no trouble sitting for blade ii .
no doubt the filmmaker is having fun with it all
good man
the eyeballs
change the fact
a fluid and mesmerizing sequence of images
a shame
embrace
begins like a docu-drama but builds its multi-character story with a flourish .
come by once in a while
eerily accurate depiction of depression
revolutionaries
return to never land is much more p.c. than the original version -lrb- no more racist portraits of indians , for instance -rrb- , but the excitement is missing .
stars schticky chris rock and stolid anthony hopkins , who seem barely in the same movie
our emotional investment
it operates
the movie 's presentation
ritchie may not have a novel thought in his head , but he knows how to pose madonna .
commentary
sincere grief and
her mouth
completely spooky
things to work out
's contrived and predictable
to make it shine
-rrb- meandering and pointless french coming-of-age import from writer-director anne-sophie birot
minkoff
hollywood ending is the most disappointing woody allen movie ever .
nicole holofcenter , the insightful writer\/director responsible for this illuminating comedy does n't wrap the proceedings up neatly but the ideas tie together beautifully .
amnesiac
is ultimately
deposited on the big screen .
appeal to asian cult cinema fans
is far from being yesterday 's news
give you a lot of laughs in this simple , sweet and romantic comedy
the credits roll across the pat ending
woven together skilfully
a successful one
as tricky and satisfying as any of david
is conversational
, frailty is blood-curdling stuff .
pick up a book on the subject
an actor this uncharismatically beautiful
potentially just as rewarding
getting around the fact that this is revenge of the nerds revisited
the sweetest thing
blithely anachronistic and
listless , witless , and devoid of anything
as the sulking , moody male hustler in the title role , -lrb- franco -rrb- has all of dean 's mannerisms and self-indulgence , but none of his sweetness and vulnerability .
making kahlo 's art a living , breathing part of the movie ,
, it 's a work of enthralling drama
like getting all excited about a chocolate eclair and then biting into it and finding the filling missing
schrader relies on subtle ironies and visual devices to convey point of view .
between art and life
how to push them
it irrigates our souls .
's a wonderful , sobering , heart-felt drama .
if you go into the theater expecting a scary , action-packed chiller , you might soon be looking for a sign .
sentimental but entirely irresistible portrait
virtually absent
the story plays out slowly
jerky hand-held camera and documentary feel
discards
, it adds up to big box office bucks all but guaranteed .
exceptional
a visual style that incorporates rotoscope animation for no apparent reason except
do the right thing
the most moronic screenplays
twisted sense
out on a date
a light touch
be wistful for the testosterone-charged wizardry of jerry bruckheimer productions , especially because half past dead is like the rock on a wal-mart budget
so many teenage comedies
most notable
it 's all bluster -- in the end it 's as sweet as greenfingers
, signs is just another unoriginal run of the mill sci-fi film with a flimsy ending and lots of hype .
poking
put together by some cynical creeps at revolution studios and imagine entertainment to make the suckers out there surrender $ 9 and 93 minutes of unrecoverable life
first scene
the subtlest and most complexly evil uncle ralph i 've ever seen in the many film
decision
exercise in style and mystification .
fusion
s\/m
a classic low-budget film noir movie
york and
long movie
plays out with a dogged and eventually winning squareness that would make it the darling of many a kids-and-family-oriented cable channel .
did no one on the set have a sense of humor , or did they not have the nerve to speak up ?
it 's funny .
done a fine job of updating white 's dry wit to a new age
bluer than the atlantic and more biologically detailed than an autopsy , the movie ... is , also , frequently hilarious .
star-making machinery
a moving , if uneven , success
its inevitable tragic conclusion
documents
action-packed film
cutesy romance
is the first film in a long time that made me want to bolt the theater in the first 10 minutes
pun
which also seems to play on a 10-year delay
adding
we were aware of
most opaque , self-indulgent and just plain goofy
only about
well-written and
by its winged assailants
that reveals its first-time feature director
forces us to consider the unthinkable , the unacceptable , the unmentionable
's an unhappy situation all around .
not even a hint of joy , preferring to focus on the humiliation of martin as he defecates in bed and urinates on the plants at his own birthday party
nice , harmless
about which you can actually feel good
almost too-spectacular coastal setting distracts
dull with only caine
can be safely recommended as a video\/dvd babysitter
to kinda
a pedigree
with an unflappable air of decadent urbanity , everett remains a perfect wildean actor , and a relaxed firth displays impeccable comic skill .
of sixties-style slickness in which the hero might wind up
in the era of the sopranos
suspense , intriguing characters and bizarre bank robberies
rush through the intermediary passages
for the full 90 minutes , especially with the weak payoff
as cutting
this , and
a wind-tunnel
recalls the cary grant of room
highlights not so much the crime lord 's messianic bent
predisposed to the movie 's rude and crude humor
the incredible storyline
bullock
operates
depleted
get another scene , and then another .
uneven performances and a spotty script
turkey
most complexly evil
about action
gravity and
the self
crank
yet at the end
's not exactly worth the bucks to expend the full price for a date , but when it comes out on video
is so much plodding sensitivity .
artfully restrained in others
in making neither
42
even as it pays earnest homage to turntablists and beat jugglers , old schoolers and current innovators , scratch is great fun , full of the kind of energy it 's documenting .
famuyiwa 's
, steal a glimpse
an ambition to say something about its subjects ,
if you were paying dues for good books unread , fine music never heard
expected from any movie with a `` 2 ''
sandler is losing his touch
clockstoppers if you have nothing better to do with 94 minutes
'll like it .
the cinematic canon ,
think by now
beautifully shot , but
fun and
's work as well as a remarkably faithful one
more interesting -- and , dare i say ,
has thankfully ditched the saccharine sentimentality of bicentennial man in favour of an altogether darker side .
is that for the most part , the film is deadly dull
find an escape clause and avoid seeing this trite , predictable rehash
many inimitable scenes
character-oriented piece
hurley
experimental
the dialogue jar
run through dark tunnels ,
derailed by bad writing and possibly also by some of that extensive post-production reworking to aim the film at young males in the throes of their first full flush of testosterone
thriller directorial debut for traffic scribe gaghan has all the right parts
only it had the story to match .
at every faltering half-step of its development
moves in such odd plot
like mike is a slight and uninventive movie :
to get more out of the latter experience
naturalistic '
the only time 8 crazy nights comes close to hitting a comedic or satirical target is during the offbeat musical numbers .
jackson tries to keep the plates spinning as best he can , but all the bouncing back and forth ca n't help but become a bit tedious -- even with the breathtaking landscapes and villainous varmints there to distract you from the ricocheting
crime drama fare
delicately performed
by two guys who desperately want to be quentin tarantino when they grow up
veggietales fans
exception
into a terribly obvious melodrama and rough-hewn vanity project for lead actress andie macdowell
money why this distinguished actor would stoop so low
than a mall movie designed to kill time
i 'm sure mainstream audiences will be baffled , but , for those with at least a minimal appreciation of woolf and clarissa dalloway , the hours represents two of those well spent .
summer afternoon
lackadaisical
willis
getting humiliated by a pack of dogs who are smarter than him
the author 's schoolboy memoir
of watching sad but endearing characters do extremely unconventional things
a 1986 harlem
enough substance
as banal as the telling may be -- and at times , all my loved ones more than flirts with kitsch -- the tale commands attention .
impeccably
an ordeal than an amusement
rare quality
a film neither bitter nor sweet , neither romantic nor comedic , neither warm nor fuzzy
better entertainment
plenty of funny movies
frequently
a wretched movie that reduces the second world war to one man 's quest to find an old flame .
develop when one mulls leaving the familiar to traverse uncharted ground
much shorter cut
mckay seems embarrassed by his own invention and tries to rush through the intermediary passages , apparently hoping that the audience will not notice the glaring triteness of the plot device he has put in service .
'' should have been the vehicle for chan that `` the mask '' was for jim carrey .
never worry about anyone being bored
the script is a tired one , with few moments of joy rising above the stale material .
the only drama
writer-director douglas mcgrath 's even-toned direction
considering barry 's terrific performance
their lamentations
that was old when ` angels with dirty faces ' appeared in 1938
it overstays its natural running time
critiquing itself at every faltering half-step of its development that criticizing feels more like commiserating
comes along
turns pretentious , fascinating , ludicrous , provocative and vainglorious
sober
that good theatre
harvey weinstein 's
, this is beautiful filmmaking from one of french cinema 's master craftsmen .
likely to please audiences who like movies that demand four hankies
a shifting tone
is no doubt true ,
purists
a meditation on faith and madness , frailty is blood-curdling stuff .
rocawear
delete
ambiguous enough to be engaging and
substantial or fresh
an invaluable historical document thanks to the filmmaker 's extraordinary access to massoud , whose charm , cultivation and devotion to his people are readily apparent
walter hill 's
a troubadour
violent jealousy
there 's no real reason to see it , and no real reason not to .
the dark , challenging tune taught by the piano teacher
on no level whatsoever for me
intriguing bit
the picture of health with boundless energy
your brain and
everett remains a perfect wildean actor , and
find yourself wishing that you and they were in another movie
blue crush ' swims away with the sleeper movie of the summer award .
main character
has sex on screen been so aggressively anti-erotic .
young hanks and fisk , who vaguely resemble their celebrity parents
to more than body count
going to go down as the worst -- and only -- killer website movie of this or any other year
funny , smart , visually inventive , and
strange occurrences
he 's worked too hard on this movie .
for the material
looking in
from baby boomer families
great american comedy
but it 's worth the concentration .
the sweet , melancholy spell
sandeman
beyond-lame satire
so-so animation
a pretty good execution
a tired , unimaginative and derivative variation of that already-shallow
labour
old enough to have developed some taste
anything we have n't seen before
boring .
it 's a treat -- a delightful , witty , improbable romantic comedy with a zippy jazzy score
the tv show
leaden and
, schneider is no steve martin
-lrb- and lovely -rrb- experiment
to big box office bucks all but guaranteed
has n't developed characters so much as caricatures , one-dimensional buffoons that get him a few laughs but nothing else
to sit through it all
fails on its own , but
acknowledges upfront that the plot makes no sense ,
harder
may be relieved that his latest feature , r xmas , marks a modest if encouraging return to form .
on the plants at his own birthday party
dead mother
less of
yet another weepy southern bore-athon .
most touching movie of recent years
little grace
will leave you wanting more , not to mention leaving you with some laughs and a smile on your face
to let you bask in your own cleverness as you figure it out
its salient points
from the train
colorful
simplistic and
, also like its hero , it remains brightly optimistic , coming through in the end
fans of gosford park
italy
cruel , misanthropic stuff with only weak claims to surrealism and black comedy
have a story and a script
never
extension ,
a well-written and occasionally challenging social drama that actually has something interesting to say
extended
to overcome my resistance
to the dialogue
are instantly recognizable
if downbeat ,
endorsement
, secretary is a genial romance that maintains a surprisingly buoyant tone throughout , notwithstanding some of the writers ' sporadic dips into pop freudianism .
elegiac portrait
this monster
credit that we believe that that 's exactly what these two people need to find each other -- and
the chest hair
aisle
cry for your money back
the big-fisted direction
those of you who are not an eighth grade girl
's the thing
docs
ram dass fierce grace moulds itself as an example to up-and-coming documentarians , of the overlooked pitfalls of such an endeavour .
it 's crafty , energetic and smart
be better and more successful than it is
its adult themes
more concerned with the entire period of history
doppelganger
a challenging one
explode into flame
sorts
sulking
've never
go wrong
generous and
it just did n't mean much to me and played too skewed to ever get a hold on
the comic heights
the beginning
measured against practically any like-themed film other than its oscar-sweeping franchise predecessor
the unfolding
h.g. wells '
does catch on
that holds true for both the movie and the title character played by brendan fraser .
loud , chaotic and largely unfunny .
hospital
shows off a lot of stamina and vitality , and get this
to bring kissinger to trial for crimes against humanity
is too insistent
to hand viewers a suitcase full of easy answers
this bond film goes off the beaten path , not necessarily for the better .
would be churlish to begrudge anyone for receiving whatever consolation that can be found in dragonfly
squanders the charms of stars hugh grant and sandra bullock
of pointed personalities , courage , tragedy and the little guys
the director , tom dey ,
place mostly
my stepdad 's not mean ,
human interaction rather than
it 's pretty but dumb .
is a refreshingly forthright one
p.o.v. camera mounts
simple pleasures
the colorful masseur
of our country
's a movie that ends with truckzilla ,
john c. walsh 's pipe dream
the grey zone gives voice to a story that needs to be heard in the sea of holocaust movies ... but the film suffers from its own difficulties .
the deepest recesses of the character to unearth the quaking essence of passion , grief and fear
play one lewd scene
the delicate forcefulness
ethical and philosophical questions
over-familiarity
general boorishness
a high-spirited buddy movie about the reunion of berlin anarchists who face arrest 15 years after their crime .
like a bad improvisation exercise , the superficially written characters ramble on tediously about their lives , loves and the art they 're struggling to create .
swept away by the sheer beauty of his images
the vietnam war
it 's too harsh to work as a piece of storytelling , but as an intellectual exercise -- an unpleasant debate that 's been given the drive of a narrative and that 's been acted out -- the believer is nothing less than a provocative piece of work
among the cinema 's memorable women
clamoring
much sillier
in that oh-so-important category , the four feathers comes up short
feature length
neurotic
the script is about as interesting as a recording of conversations at the wal-mart checkout line
other than money why this distinguished actor would stoop so low
in which they lived
some laughs
modernized
elmo touts his drug as being 51 times stronger than coke .
dreams
have their kids
's hard to pity the ` plain ' girl who becomes a ravishing waif after applying a smear of lip-gloss
the movie 's inescapable air
may marginally enjoy the film
sure which will take longer to heal : the welt on johnny knoxville 's stomach from a riot-control projectile or my own tortured psyche
some may choose to interpret the film 's end as hopeful or optimistic but i think payne is after something darker
as boring and
gone ,
cutesy
ark
is a discreet moan of despair about entrapment in the maze of modern life .
this slight premise
a respectable sequel
when it is n't downright silly
reconceptualize
that just does n't make sense
to imax
your mateys
when in doubt , the film ratchets up the stirring soundtrack , throws in a fish-out-of-water gag and lets the cliched dialogue rip .
a treatise on spirituality as well as
we 've liked klein 's other work but
the cheap
holiday message
curiously tepid and choppy recycling in which
for all the
mainland setting
does n't produce any real transformation
extraordinarily rich landscape
broadly metaphorical , oddly abstract , and
quirky or
hampered -- no , paralyzed --
culture clash comedies
has the capability of effecting change and inspiring hope
the most moronic screenplays of the year
both sitcomishly predictable and cloying
of wonderful
-lrb- kline 's -rrb- utterly convincing -- and deeply appealing -- as a noble teacher who embraces a strict moral code , and as a flawed human being who ca n't quite live up to it
sickening
undistinguished rhythm
comic tragedy
williams , and swank
by john woo in this little-known story of native americans and their role in the second great war
94
graphic sex may be what 's attracting audiences to unfaithful , but gripping performances by lane and gere are what will keep them awake
will likely be nominated for an oscar next year
his cinematographer , christopher doyle
like a hazy high that takes too long to shake
own
virtuosic
ripping one
for trying to be more complex than your average film
not the best herzog perhaps , but unmistakably
does so many of the little things right that it 's difficult not to cuss him out severely for bungling the big stuff .
a cut above the rest
are you wo n't , either .
oedekerk mugs mercilessly , and the genuinely funny jokes are few and far between
be for much longer
` love story , ' with ali macgraw 's profanities
the soul of a man in pain
forget the psychology 101 study of romantic obsession and just watch the procession of costumes in castles and
the list of ideas for the inevitable future sequels -lrb- hey , do n't shoot the messenger -rrb-
is so cool that it chills the characters , reducing our emotional stake in the outcome of `` intacto 's '' dangerous and seductively stylish game .
patched in from an episode of miami vice
achero
become almost as operatic to us
uncommonly sincere movie that portrays the frank humanity of ... emotional recovery
bravado kathy !
tell their kids how not to act like pinocchio
auteil -rrb-
an elegant work , food of love is as consistently engaging as it is revealing .
has a lot of charm .
the filmmakers want nothing else than to show us a good time ,
across time and distance
something awfully deadly about any movie with a life-affirming message
short
with titles
what 's next ?
informs
has any sting
ability to spoof both black and white stereotypes equally
able to look away for a second
to keep things interesting
rated eee for excitement
song
would be easy for critics to shred it
dilettante
talk to and about others outside the group
a touching reflection
visually striking and slickly staged
the worst way
which bite cleaner , and deeper
creates some effective moments of discomfort for character and viewer alike
could put it on a coffee table anywhere .
evanescent , seamless and sumptuous stream
a bit from the classics `` wait until dark '' and `` extremities ''
chuckle
she , janine and
ride ,
may not have heard before
my big fat greek wedding is a non-stop funny feast of warmth , colour and cringe .
improved
in many
propulsive
even leaves you with a few lingering animated thoughts
from a log
williams performance
fall closer in quality to silence
it 's a tougher picture than it is
win the band a few new converts ,
silly hollywood action film
without being shrill
classic moral-condundrum drama
and powerful documentary
's actually
be lying if i said my ribcage did n't ache by the end of kung pow
be truly informed by the wireless
big daddy
ruined by amateurish
of a bunch of strung-together tv episodes
's no way you wo n't be talking about the film once you exit the theater .
its classical music
to find greatness in the hue of its drastic iconography
rich in atmosphere of the post-war art world , it manages to instruct without reeking of research library dust .
mr. serrault
in our daily lives
wo n't like looking at it
a movie that 's just plain awful but still
characters and performers
got all the familiar bruckheimer elements
found it slow , predictable and not very amusing .
-lrb- wang -rrb-
i loved on first sight and , even more important
thesis
unlikable characters and
this odd , poetic road movie , spiked by jolts of pop music
horrifyingly , ever
gives you an idea
as sci-fi generic
as comedic spotlights go , notorious c.h.o. hits all the verbal marks it should .
pretty much delivers on that promise .
we 've only come face-to-face with a couple dragons
the kiddies , with enough eye
... passable enough for a shoot-out in the o.k. court house of life type of flick .
a horror spoof
rollicking dark humor
breathtakingly beautiful outer-space documentary space station 3d
most of the big summer movies
of the artist 's career
the perkiness of witherspoon
schwarzenegger as a tragic figure
of those crazy , mixed-up films that does n't know what it wants to be when it grows up
's not clear
feel sand creeping in others
credit director ramsay for taking the sometimes improbable story and making it
sexual jealousy , resentment and
remain-nameless
you 've completely lowered your entertainment standards
ignore the reputation , and ignore the film .
nonconformist values
that is flawed , compromised and sad
the knee-jerk misogyny that passes for humor in so many teenage comedies
a party-hearty teen
enforcement
seems to want both , but
who just want to live their lives
diversity
does in trouble every day
do a good job of painting this family dynamic for the audience
-rrb- to lament the loss of culture
for the sake of weirdness
got ten little indians meets friday the 13th by way of clean and sober , filmed on the set of carpenter 's the thing and loaded with actors you 're most likely to find on the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat
favored by many directors of the iranian new wave
giving audiences
comes close to recovering from its demented premise
lang 's metropolis , welles ' kane ,
-lrb- tsai 's -rrb-
the santa clause 2 is a barely adequate babysitter for older kids ,
of how to evoke any sort of naturalism on the set
for its sheer audacity and openness
with stunning architecture
anemic , pretentious .
much about the film , including some of its casting
been cobbled together onscreen
to show these characters in the act and give them no feelings of remorse
phoney-feeling sentiment
for maximum moisture
the world 's religions
flavours and emotions
see it
white oleander
in her eighties
spent the past 20 minutes looking at your watch
is too amateurishly square to make the most of its own ironic implications .
this waste of time
smoother , more focused
of gamesmanship
sentimentality and
indeed there is one
made me
this ready-made midnight movie probably wo n't stand the cold light of day , but
each story is built on a potentially interesting idea , but
that do work , but rarely do they involve the title character herself
are watching them
one of those terrific documentaries that collect a bunch of people who are enthusiastic about something and then
an honesty and dignity
burn the negative and the script
the waterlogged script
i skipped country bears
a fairly revealing study of its two main characters --
to distract you from the ricocheting
a preachy parable
the film , directed by joel zwick ,
these two literary figures , and even
may not rival the filmmaker 's period pieces
went over my head or
astronomically
like pieces a bunch of other , better movies slapped together .
should be commended for illustrating the merits of fighting hard for something that really matters .
a flair
you are into splatter movies
each punch seen through prison bars , the fights become not so much a struggle of man vs. man as brother-man vs. the man .
over-the-top way
beyond the usual portrayals of good kids and bad seeds
has directed not only one of the best gay love stories ever made
conditioning
speak for it
has no idea of it is serious
be cynical about documentaries in which underdogs beat the odds and the human spirit triumphs
, `` besotted '' is misbegotten
an interesting meditation on the ethereal nature of the internet and the otherworldly energies
shines on all the characters , as the direction is intelligently accomplished
a road-trip movie
a first-class road movie that proves you
live sketch
them
marvelous series
polemic
the chateau is a risky venture that never quite goes where you expect and often surprises you with unexpected comedy .
angelina
what 's surprising
college journalist
will be seated next to one of those ignorant
is that it 's not nearly long enough
the most accomplished work
on its own self-consciousness
something that does n't feel like a half-baked stand-up routine
s face is chillingly unemotive , yet
is throwing up his hands in surrender , is firing his r&d people , and has decided he will just screen the master of disguise 24\/7 .
doze off for a few minutes or make several runs to the concession stand and\/or restroom and not feel as if he or she has missed anything
the most beautiful , evocative works i 've seen
`` -lrb- hopkins -rrb- does n't so much phone in his performance as fax it .
domination
the similarly ill-timed antitrust
martial arts master
did no one on the set have a sense of humor , or did they not have the nerve to speak up
after one truth -lrb- the ford administration 's complicity in tearing ` orphans ' from their mothers -rrb- and stumbles upon others even more compelling
light-footed enchantment
mostly believable , refreshingly low-key and quietly inspirational little sports
for a story set at sea
intelligent manner
hit theaters
lies in the utter cuteness of stuart and margolo
that beneath the familiar , funny surface is a far bigger , far more meaningful story than one in which little green men come to earth for harvesting purposes
could ever have dreamed
realism or surrealism
fully successful
this did n't connect with me would require another viewing
's a werewolf itself by avoiding eye contact and walking slowly away
meanders between its powerful moments
forward
about the ruthless social order that governs college cliques
delivering a dramatic slap in the face that 's simultaneously painful and refreshing
's understated and sardonic
cognizant of the cultural and moral issues involved in the process
explore its principal characters
a family of five blind , crippled , amish people alive in this situation
palatable
's difficult to discern if this is a crazy work of disturbed genius or merely 90 minutes of post-adolescent electra rebellion
deliver for country music fans or for family audiences
grand whimper
makes an amazing breakthrough in her first starring role and
embodies the transformation of his character
drama secret ballot
this dubious product of a college-spawned -lrb- colgate u. -rrb- comedy ensemble known as broken lizard
to create characters who are sweet and believable , and are defeated by a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
singularly cursory
if you want to see a flick about telemarketers this one will due
himself ,
with one of france 's most inventive directors
equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
what makes the film special
the story has some nice twists but the ending and some of the back-story is a little tired .
ca n't accuse kung pow for misfiring , since it is exactly what it wants to be : an atrociously , mind-numbingly , indescribably bad movie
stress ` dumb . '
droll whimsy
has moments of inspired humour ,
huston gives
after one gets the feeling that the typical hollywood disregard for historical truth and realism is at work here , it 's a matter of finding entertainment in the experiences of zishe and the fiery presence of hanussen .
with an unusual protagonist -lrb- a kilt-wearing jackson -rrb- and subject matter
bring out
genre cliches
, repetitive and ragged
slasher-movie nonsense
with another fabuleux destin
sexual violence
doubt that krawczyk deserves a huge amount of the credit for the film 's thoroughly winning tone
it 's up to -lrb- watts -rrb- to lend credibility to this strange scenario , and her presence succeeds in making us believe
the most ingenious film
but no new friends
cliched dialogue and perverse escapism
merely serves up a predictable , maudlin story that swipes heavily from bambi and the lion king , yet lacks the emotional resonance of either of those movies .
should have been sent back to the tailor for some major alterations
without -lrb- de niro -rrb- , city by the sea would slip under the waves .
would stoop so low
claude chabrol
is murder by numbers , and as easy to be bored by as your abc 's , despite a few whopping shootouts .
whiffle-ball
venturesome , beautifully realized
futile concoction
its visual appeal or
family reunion
with his effortless performance
english-language debut
he does all of this , and more , while remaining one of the most savagely hilarious social critics this side of jonathan swift .
the worthy successor to a better tomorrow
sit through , enjoy on a certain level
quite simply , a joy to watch and -- especially -- to listen to .
and roiling pathos
so flabby
an equally great robin williams performance
most complex , generous and subversive artworks
for adventurous indian filmmakers toward a crossover
that rarity among sequels
passion , creativity , and fearlessness
is n't very interesting actually
film a must for everyone from junior scientists
simplistic and more than a little pretentious
this rather convoluted journey worth taking
full frontal
the compassion , good-natured humor and the level of insight that made -lrb- eyre 's -rrb-
is so darned assured
will find morrison 's iconoclastic uses of technology to be liberating .
-- clearly the main event --
should have a stirring time at this beautifully drawn movie .
the sort for those moviegoers who complain that ` they do n't make movies like they used to anymore
somber , absurd , and
forgiveness and
deblois and chris sanders
, then this first film to use a watercolor background since `` dumbo '' certainly ranks as the most original in years .
have ever approached
rotoscope
the first half-dozen episodes
fingers
moulds itself as an example to up-and-coming documentarians , of the overlooked pitfalls of such an endeavour .
provides a fresh view of an old type
pay
as broad and cartoonish as the screenplay is
a promising work-in-progress
a film about the irksome , tiresome nature of complacency
its easily dismissive
miss it
the transcendent performance
thick with wit it plays like a reading from bartlett 's familiar quotations
well-paced and
the actors '
90 minutes of your time
the kind that sacrifices real heroism and abject suffering for melodrama
woman ''
a worthwhile documentary
rarely easy , obvious or self-indulgent
documentary series
tell a story
constantly pulling the rug from underneath us
a public restroom
like a veteran head cutter , barbershop is tuned in to its community .
sex gags and prom dates
you have to pay if you want to see it
that you 're left with a sour taste in your mouth
april
new delhi
challenging ' to their fellow sophisticates
, the characters are too strange and dysfunctional , tom included , to ever get under the skin
spirit is a visual treat , and
sordid universe
suffers from all the excesses
enveloped in a story that , though meant to be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication to a common goal , never
are worth the price of admission ...
the stunt work is top-notch ;
's unfortunate that wallace , who wrote gibson 's braveheart as well as the recent pearl harbor , has such an irrepressible passion for sappy situations and dialogue .
whose boozy , languid air
in a very real and amusing give-and-take
consistently unimaginative
graphic sex may be what 's attracting audiences to unfaithful , but
to a woman whose passion for this region and its inhabitants still shines in her quiet blue eyes
even cranky adults
of funny movies
unbreakable and signs
in kicking around a raison d'etre that 's as fresh-faced as its young-guns cast
be more like hell
russian history and culture
an inexplicable nightmare ,
has popped up with more mindless drivel
the shabby digital photography
the talents of its attractive young leads
conflicted emotions that carries it far above ...
offers the none-too-original premise that everyone involved with moviemaking is a con artist and a liar
hollywood ending may be his way of saying that piffle is all that the airhead movie business deserves from him right now
though it 's never as solid as you want it to be
decidedly mixed
stand-up act
david lynch 's
in the telling of a story largely untold , bui chooses to produce something that is ultimately suspiciously familiar .
need for people of diverse political perspectives to get along despite their ideological differences .
than in ` baran
it 's also too stupid to realize that they 've already seen this exact same movie a hundred times
well-intentioned , but shamelessly manipulative movie
empire still has enough moments to keep it entertaining .
whose jolly , fun-for-fun 's - sake communal spirit goes to the essence of broadway
generate suspense
movie equivalent
do this
as in
ode to tackling life 's wonderment
like its central figure , vivi
laurice
suspend your disbelief here and now
every moment crackles with tension , and
of typical late-twenty-somethings natter on about nothing
see this , the final part of the ` qatsi ' trilogy , directed by godfrey reggio , with music by philip glass
it 's not the worst comedy of the year ,
underdogs whale
a literary detective story is still a detective story
... as stiff , ponderous and charmless as a mechanical apparatus
go very right , and then step wrong
than it is were it not for the striking , quietly vulnerable personality of ms. ambrose
artefact
his secret life will leave you thinking
may indeed have finally aged past his prime ... and , perhaps more than he realizes
women looking for a howlingly trashy time
is cruel , misanthropic stuff with only weak claims to surrealism and black comedy .
the director 's previous work
coolness
when it comes to scandals
elegiac
none of this is meaningful or memorable , but frosting is n't , either , and you would n't turn down a big bowl of that
imagine a film that begins as a seven rip-off , only to switch to a mix of the shining , the thing , and any naked teenagers horror flick from the 1980s .
switch to a mix of the shining , the thing , and any naked teenagers horror flick from the 1980s
give some of the characters a ` back story
iran 's electoral process
undeniable social realism
stop eric schaeffer before he makes another film
only nod
delightful , witty , improbable romantic comedy
like many western action films , this thriller is too loud and thoroughly overbearing
happens
-lrb- assayas ' -rrb- homage to the gallic ` tradition of quality
just plain awful but
in the living room than a night at the movies
wish we could have spent more time in its world
may or
a powerful 1957 drama we 've somehow never seen before
moretti
than the screenplay , which lags badly in the middle and lurches between not-very-funny comedy , unconvincing dramatics and some last-minute action strongly reminiscent of run lola run
see this piece of crap again
since john
with more plot
lot to ask people to sit still for two hours and change watching such a character , especially when rendered in as flat and impassive a manner as phoenix 's
the film makes strong arguments regarding the social status of america 's indigenous people
of the obvious cliches
to believe in it the most
will be needed
in just such a dungpile that you 'd swear you
flawed , dazzling
the film 's unhurried pace
heartwarming without stooping to gooeyness
double-pistoled
by the most random of chances
who 's apparently been forced by his kids to watch too many barney videos
acting and
that 's giving it the old college try
glitzy but extremely silly piece
an old friend
while broomfield 's film does n't capture the effect of these tragic deaths on hip-hop culture , it succeeds as a powerful look at a failure of our justice system .
because there 's precious little substance in birthday girl
maturity
to share the silver screen
his dead mother
a heroic tale of persistence that is sure to win viewers ' hearts
than the first 30 or 40 minutes
hypnotically dull .
barely clad bodies in myrtle beach , s.c.
less-compelling
i truly enjoyed most of mostly martha while i ne
touching melodrama
enormous feeling
, standoffish to everyone else , and smugly suggests a superior moral tone is more important than filmmaking skill
it 's usually a bad sign when directors abandon their scripts and go where the moment takes them , but olympia , wash. , based filmmakers anne de marcken and marilyn freeman did just that and it 's what makes their project so interesting
saw at childhood , and captures them by freeing them from artefact
elizabeth
settles on a consistent tone .
working-class subjects
at the world 's dispossessed
winning story
harrowing journey
of the dilemma
of the current political climate
the movie is amateurish , but it 's a minor treat
saved
come , already
we make , and
, it 's kind of insulting , both to men and women .
a rustic retreat and pee
to provoke them
wewannour money
a laundry list of minor shortcomings
the troubling thing
accompanying
soupy
an oddly winning portrayal of one
effort to modernize it with encomia to diversity and tolerance
this sneaky feel
this wo n't seem like such a bore
provocative film
is likely still in the single digits
make a terrific effort at disguising the obvious with energy and innovation
determination and
woody allen was once a guarantee of something fresh , sometimes funny , and usually genuinely worthwhile
of shakespeare 's better known tragedies
how uncompelling the movie is unless it happens to cover your particular area of interest
the wild thornberrys movie
of english
this may be dover kosashvili 's feature directing debut
deliberative account
does n't deliver a great story , nor is the action as gripping as in past seagal films .
've figured out bielinsky 's great game , that 's when you 're in the most trouble
seinfeld -lrb- who is also one of the film 's producers -rrb-
, there 's much to recommend the film .
, it does a disservice to the audience and to the genre .
with so many distracting special effects and visual party tricks
famine and
the guts to make
the groove
motives and context ,
zero-dimensional
most excruciating 86 minutes
a prim widow who finds an unlikely release in belly-dancing clubs
loved the 1989 paradiso will prefer this new version
biopic
the lunatic heights
a fan of the genre
committed dumbness
spy action flick with antonio banderas
its atmosphere
of his story with a sensitivity
warped logic
supernatural
like many western action films , this thriller is too loud and thoroughly overbearing , but its heartfelt concern about north korea 's recent past and south korea 's future adds a much needed moral weight .
been any easier to sit through than this hastily dubbed disaster
spot-on scottish burr
by nothing
large-screen format
robotically italicized
a crude
laurice guillen
newcastle , the first half of gangster no. 1 drips with style and , at times ,
, off-beat project
sex-in-the-city
has wonderfully funny moments
as stomach-turning as the way adam sandler 's new movie rapes
front ranks
more elves and snow and less pimps and ho 's
as the film grows to its finale
has the stomach-knotting suspense of a legal thriller , while the testimony of witnesses lends the film a resonant undertone of tragedy .
that he is an imaginative filmmaker who can see the forest for the trees
has warmth , wit and interesting characters compassionately portrayed .
certainly hard
is doing something of a public service -- shedding light on a group of extremely talented musicians who might otherwise go unnoticed and underappreciated by music fans
affections
a savage garden music video
terrorist motivations
the entire cast
watch with kids and use to introduce video as art
good performances keep it from being a total rehash .
the best possible ways
is so deadly dull
just about as chilling and unsettling as ` manhunter '
of ourselves
the little chinese seamstress that transforms this story about love and culture into a cinematic poem
perhaps the most annoying thing
works even without vulgarity , sex scenes , and cussing
steve oedekerk
britney spears ' first movie
an artist who has been awarded mythic status in contemporary culture
the story 's scope and pageantry are mesmerizing ,
for its entire running time
prep-school quality
beyond all the hype and recent digital glitz
the film is essentially juiceless .
with an inconclusive ending
for fans of british cinema , if only
an inspiring tale of survival wrapped in the heart-pounding suspense of a stylish psychological thriller
dialogue exercise
dead-on
make the case the kissinger should be tried as a war criminal
for its eccentric , accident-prone characters
the ethos of the chelsea hotel may shape hawke 's artistic aspirations ,
a good case while
a lot of people wasted a lot of their time -lrb- including mine -rrb- on something very inconsequential .
realizing that you 've spent the past 20 minutes looking at your watch
another best
blatantly biased
in an increasingly important film industry and worth the look
were ,
like being invited to a classy dinner soiree
's available
the country bear universe
michael moore 's
that relays its universal points without lectures or confrontations
under the skin
ruthlessly pained
rote
murder and mayhem
the possibility
heartwarming and gently comic even as the film breaks your heart
we never feel anything for these characters , and as a result the film is basically just a curiosity
and diesel is n't the actor to save it .
unanswered
whose passion for this region and its inhabitants
's as if de palma spent an hour setting a fancy table and then served up kraft macaroni and cheese .
strange hairs
it an exhilarating
part of for the most part wilde 's droll whimsy helps `` being earnest '' overcome its weaknesses and parker 's creative interference
the `` a '' range , as is
is small in scope , yet perfectly formed
leigh is n't breaking new ground , but he knows how a daily grind can kill love .
a gleefully grungy
unburdened by pretensions
i 'm not generally a fan of vegetables but this batch is pretty cute .
are about nothing
the criminal world
hate myself
in spectacle and pacing
plays like a living-room war of the worlds , gaining most of its unsettling force from the suggested and the unknown
flames
that there 's a casual intelligence that permeates the script
this is a very ambitious project for a fairly inexperienced filmmaker
waltz
of von sydow ... is itself intacto 's luckiest stroke
stretches the running time
edward burns ' sidewalks of new york look like oscar wilde
what a world
not bad
human resources
it 's a big , comforting jar of marmite , to be slathered on crackers and served as a feast of bleakness
eventual cult classic
is as delightful as it is derivative .
jerry springer
too cute
to exploit the familiar
a full-frontal attack
's no point in extracting the bare bones of byatt 's plot for purposes of bland hollywood romance .
fans will undoubtedly enjoy it
-lrb- t -rrb- he film
this starts off with a 1950 's doris day feel and it gets very ugly , very fast
canadian filmmaker gary burns '
the vertical limit of surfing movies
images and
a smart , sassy and exceptionally charming
to watch huppert scheming , with her small , intelligent eyes as steady as any noir villain , and
probably would n't be too crazy with his great-grandson 's movie splitting up in pretty much the same way .
avary 's film never quite emerges from the shadow of ellis ' book .
earned my indignant , preemptive departure
mr. hundert tells us in his narration that ` this is a story without surprises
tufano 's
its comic course
genial is the conceit , this is one of those rare pictures that you root for throughout , dearly hoping that the rich promise of the script will be realized on the screen
tell :
a shifting tone that falls far short of the peculiarly moral amorality of -lrb- woo 's -rrb- best work
no way original ,
you can taste it , but
snaps under the strain of its plot contrivances and its need to reassure
the old boy 's characters
tambor and
wickedly funny , visually engrossing , never boring ,
famous
the theater seat
girl-meets-girl love story
of martin scorsese 's taxi driver and goodfellas
veggies
i 'm going home is so slight ,
alcatraz ' ...
undercuts the joie de vivre even as he creates it , giving the movie a mournful undercurrent that places the good-time shenanigans in welcome perspective .
is hard to tell who is chasing who or why
an empty exercise ,
by matthew cirulnick and novelist thulani davis
is solid , satisfying fare for adults .
extensive annals
work as a jaunt down memory lane for teens and young adults who grew up on televised scooby-doo shows or reruns
it portrays
salle 's
greatest
its less conspicuous writing strength
of sex , drugs and rock
lasting
the unexplored story opportunities of `` punch-drunk love '' may have worked against the maker 's minimalist intent but
victim ... and an ebullient affection for industrial-model meat freezers
twilight zone '' episode
apollo 13 was going to be released in imax format
'll trudge out of the theater feeling as though you rode the zipper after eating a corn dog and an extra-large cotton candy .
the chilled breath
abomination
no man 's
a thunderous ride at first , quiet cadences of pure finesse are few and far between ; their shortage dilutes the potency of otherwise respectable action
the opulent lushness
epic scale
presents visceral and dangerously honest revelations about the men and machines behind the curtains of our planet .
a while ,
'' overcome its weaknesses
broader ideas
the sensational true-crime
the most blithe exchanges gives the film its lingering tug
almost unbearably
be running on hypertime in reverse as the truly funny bits
the filmmaking in invincible is such that the movie does not do them justice
this story of unrequited love
the movie lacks in action
every joke is repeated at least
it offers large rewards
is most of the things costner movies are known for
as allen 's execution date closes in , the documentary gives an especially poignant portrait of her friendship with the never flagging legal investigator david presson .
few energetic stunt sequences
a film that takes nearly three hours to unspool
, it 's one of the most beautiful , evocative works i 've seen .
an extremely unpleasant film .
mcdonald
more good than great
eloquence
is n't a retooled genre piece , the tale of a guy and his gun
the situation in northern ireland in favour of an approach
a film that presents an interesting , even sexy premise then ruins itself with too many contrivances and goofy situations .
of sentimental ooze
as the tides
screen postcard
to soothe and break your heart with a single stroke
music scene
d.j.
an instantly forgettable snow-and-stuntwork extravaganza
the animation is competent
looking to rekindle the magic of the first film
by once
never quite settles on either side
their shortage dilutes the potency of otherwise respectable action
in a relentlessly globalizing world
wacky and inspired little film
alone is enough to keep us
ryan
evidence
from each film
louis begley 's
's neither too erotic nor very thrilling , either .
seen a comedy
70-year-old godard
clumsily
tame
post 9\/11 the philosophical message of `` personal freedom first '' might not be as palatable as intended .
expected from any movie with a `` 2 '' at the end of its title
is more appetizing than a side dish of asparagus .
than hanna-barbera 's half-hour cartoons
members
are generally
this is a monumental achievement in practically every facet of inept filmmaking : joyless , idiotic , annoying , heavy-handed , visually atrocious , and often downright creepy .
a curiously constricted epic
you expect of de palma
be missed
as such the film
unashamedly pro-serbian
captivating and intimate
above mediocrity
funnier film
the movie is amateurish ,
this film for its harsh objectivity and refusal to seek our tears , our sympathies
kung pow seems like some futile concoction that was developed hastily after oedekerk and his fellow moviemakers got through crashing a college keg party
of the potential for sanctimoniousness
andrei tarkovsky 's solaris
with me would require another viewing
's sobering ,
moviegoers
does n't sustain interest beyond the first half-hour .
is a strong directorial stamp on every frame of this stylish film that is able to visualize schizophrenia but is still confident enough to step back and look at the sick character with a sane eye
makes a feature debut that is fully formed and remarkably assured
need all the luck they can muster just figuring out who 's who
the screenplay
have fun in this cinematic sandbox
insubstantial plot
a tour de force of modern cinema .
will assuredly have their funny bones tickled
pilot episode
and narrative flow
an exercise
frenzy
in its own placid way
invulnerable as its trademark villain
engagingly primitive animated special effects
the film acknowledges upfront that the plot makes no sense , such that the lack of linearity is the point of emotional and moral departure for protagonist alice
excellent use of music
this is an undeniably intriguing film from an adventurous young talent who finds his inspiration on the fringes of the american underground .
soul 's
of the expression
keep things interesting
to the pre-teen crowd
rolling your eyes
satisfyingly scarifying , fresh
a good laugh
from its recovery of an historical episode that , in the simple telling , proves simultaneously harrowing and uplifting
choppy editing
skins has its heart in the right place
feel a bit too much like an infomercial for ram dass 's latest book aimed at the boomer demographic
's never as solid
maudlin as any after-school special you can imagine
to inhabit their world without cleaving to a narrative arc
inability
one look at a girl in tight pants and big tits and you turn stupid ? ''
an intelligent romantic thriller of a very old-school kind of quality
serenely
a map
an act of spiritual faith
's a 100-year old mystery that is constantly being interrupted by elizabeth hurley in a bathing suit .
pretentious mess
big trouble could be considered a funny little film .
i found it slow , predictable and not very amusing .
argento , at only 26
children and
that were already tired 10 years ago
manages to find that real natural , even-flowing tone that few movies are able to accomplish .
gets way too mushy -- and in a relatively short amount of time .
all-around good time
with a core of decency
live now ,
leaps
is instructive
settles into a warmed over pastiche .
an easy watch
blossom
lags badly
's as comprehensible as any dummies guide , something even non-techies can enjoy
an over-amorous terrier
brown 's life
van der groen ,
in a foreign culture only
i walked out of runteldat
in that light
passable performances from everyone in the cast
parrots
steadily building up to the climactic burst of violence
boats
gender
democratic weimar republic
all the luck
certainly an entertaining ride , despite many talky , slow scenes .
of its plot contrivances
impervious to a fall
a cast of a-list brit actors
as exciting as all this exoticism might sound to the typical pax viewer , the rest of us will be lulled into a coma .
confines
is actually quite vapid
a huge disappointment coming , as it does ,
a real movie
, they 'll be treated to an impressive and highly entertaining celebration of its sounds .
x-files episode
're not
each other in `` unfaithful
of stale gags
relationship and personality
pyrotechnics
keep upping the ante on each other , just as their characters do in the film
samira makhmalbaf
the notion of cinema
it 's got some pretentious eye-rolling moments
good human
an unsolved murder
a single theater company
others do n't , and the film pretends that those living have learned some sort of lesson
've got the wildly popular vin diesel in the equation
you know the picture is in trouble .
a simple message
star pedigree
two not very absorbing characters are engaged in a romance
low-key
mr. murray , a prolific director of music videos
and\/or the ironic
propaganda
darker turns
my wife 's
observed character piece
ladies and gentlemen , the fabulous stains
a sucker-punch
send any shivers down his spine
is only surface deep
but several movies have
everything
deliberateness
of childhood innocence combined with indoctrinated prejudice
that tend to characterize puberty
ca n't save
any particular insight
and mawkish dialogue
is both inspiring and pure joy
the next inevitable incarnation
did n't mean much to me and played too skewed to ever get a hold on
will leave you with a smile on your face and a grumble in your stomach .
opening scenes
living hell
another week
promising , talented , charismatic and tragically
remains a loosely tied series of vignettes which only prove that ` zany ' does n't necessarily mean ` funny .
frustrated and detached
spiked
delightfully unpredictable , hilarious
enticing and often
as a seven rip-off
lulled
rewarding them
this movie makes his own look much better by comparison
retitle
ame and unnecessary .
the darker elements of misogyny and unprovoked violence suffocate the illumination created by the two daughters and the sparse instances of humor meant to shine through the gloomy film noir veil .
nail the spirit-crushing ennui of denuded urban living
origins
terrific as rachel
comes to fruition in her sophomore effort
the human spirit triumphs
self-reflexive
with a taste for exaggeration
film ca n't quite maintain its initial momentum , but remains sporadically funny throughout .
well-drawn , if standard issue ,
serves as a rather thin moral to such a knowing fable
the very history it pretends to teach
that this vapid vehicle is downright doltish and uneventful
an objective documentary
excuse to get to the closing bout ... by which time it 's impossible to care who wins
three-hour cinema master class .
thumbs friggin ' down
good humor
is that there is never any question of how things will turn out
contrived , unmotivated , and
the star who helped give a spark to `` chasing amy '' and `` changing lanes '' falls flat as thinking man cia agent jack ryan in this summer 's new action film , `` the sum of all fears
bordering on offensive , waste of time , money and celluloid .
the artwork is spectacular and unlike most animaton from japan , the characters move with grace and panache
reduce everything he
there done that
opaque intro
the tiny events that could make a person who has lived her life half-asleep suddenly wake up and take notice
this film , like the similarly ill-timed antitrust , is easily as bad at a fraction the budget
to pass
is a success
, two towers outdoes its spectacle .
celebrate
any true emotional connection or identification frustratingly out of reach
too many characters saying too many clever things
adolescence
forcefully enough
that omnibus tradition called marriage
tastelessness
its intriguing subject
at once visceral and spiritual , wonderfully vulgar and sublimely lofty -- and as emotionally grand
disturbing examination
entirely witless and inane ,
with nothing but a savage garden music video on his resume
cameras
if you do n't flee
the film 's conviction
to be coasting
a lot of emotional resonance
its metaphors are opaque enough to avoid didacticism , and
-lrb- and literally -rrb-
hot and
comes up short
a $ 99 bargain-basement special
upheaval
is hugely overwritten , with tons and tons of dialogue -- most of it given to children .
, fetishistic violence
sexual and social
is n't quite out of ripe
about as humorous
broadside
have n't seen such self-amused trash since freddy got fingered
too-conscientious
the cia
green and
love , memory
marks a return to form for director peter bogdanovich ...
as pretentious
at the residents of a copenhagen neighborhood coping with the befuddling complications life
is particularly welcome
be a total washout
as lock , stock and two smoking barrels
ranks with the best of herzog 's works
an empty shell of an epic rather than the real deal .
emotional intelligence
all awkward , static
in all , reign of fire
being the ultra-violent gangster wannabe
old lady
outselling
ca n't think of a thing to do with these characters except have them run through dark tunnels , fight off various anonymous attackers , and evade elaborate surveillance technologies
there 's nothing here that they could n't have done in half an hour
's the plot , and a maddeningly insistent and repetitive piano score that made me want to scream
find her husband in a war zone
of its running time
of wrenching cases
ballot box
to balance pointed , often incisive satire and unabashed sweetness , with results that are sometimes bracing , sometimes baffling and quite often , and in unexpected ways , touching
eckstraordinarily lame and severely boring .
you feel good , you feel sad , you feel pissed off , but
put together by some cynical creeps at revolution studios and imagine entertainment to make the suckers out there surrender $ 9 and 93 minutes of unrecoverable life .
a fascinating , compelling story
trotting
first sight and
self-revealing
could n't someone take rob schneider and have him switch bodies with a funny person
most of the distance
calculated swill .
wistful
christian
to check this one out
this dubious product of a college-spawned -lrb- colgate u. -rrb- comedy ensemble known as broken lizard plays like a mix of cheech and chong and chips .
to say that after seeing this movie in imax form , you 'll be more acquainted with the tiniest details of tom hanks ' face than his wife is
horns in
it 's self-defeatingly decorous
movie that falls victim to frazzled wackiness and frayed satire .
or buddy movie
agitator
his series of spectacular belly flops
that 's alternately melancholic , hopeful and strangely funny
of the actors involved
is a moral
love to come from an american director in years
only one reality
the backdrop to a love story risks trivializing it , though chouraqui no doubt intended the film to affirm love 's power to help people endure almost unimaginable horror .
the kind of sweet-and-sour insider movie that film buffs will eat up like so much gelati
subdues
judging by those standards
if you 're just in the mood for a fun -- but bad -- movie
blarney
the legacy of war
for the slain rappers
none of the crackle of `` fatal attraction '' , `` 9 1\/2 weeks '' , or
a saving dark humor
20-car
adolescents
more serious-minded concerns
so stylized as to be drained of human emotion
the nearly impossible
slc
10-year-old
naipaul 's
unread
of the action
by a warmth that is n't faked
an archetypal desire to enjoy good trash every now and then .
main story
so consistently unimaginative
when the psychedelic '60s grooved over into the gay '70s
splitting up in pretty much the same way
of the modern day hong kong action film
perspicacious
the movie , as opposed to the manifesto
lush , swooning melodrama
walker
work
indie tatters and self-conscious seams
leave it to john sayles to take on developers , the chamber of commerce , tourism , historical pageants , and
see piscopo again
the story of carmen
an observant , unfussily poetic meditation about identity and alienation
loves its characters and communicates something rather beautiful about human nature
sheerly
the roundelay of partners functions ,
who could n't be better as a cruel but weirdly likable wasp matron
the real-life story to portray themselves in the film
deepa
evocative and heartfelt
, the movie would have benefited from a little more dramatic tension and some more editing .
dialog
some hefty thematic material
for the annoying demeanour of its lead character
white
awkward
journalism at all
taking a hands-off approach when he should have shaped the story to show us why it 's compelling
, history , memory , resistance and artistic transcendence
remembrance
it is also somewhat shallow and art-conscious
secondhand ,
that develops between the three central characters
create enough interest
genre
circle
is a fudged opportunity of gigantic proportions -- a lunar mission with no signs of life
clever if pointless excursion
's all about the image . ''
to make the most out of the intriguing premise
is -lrb- cattaneo -rrb- sophomore slump
very minds
if you are in the mood for an intelligent weepy , it can easily worm its way into your heart . '
a movie of riveting power and sadness
a subtle , poignant picture of goodness that is flawed , compromised and sad
a question
musical fans
ponderous , plodding soap opera disguised as a feature film
fearlessness
reeking of research library dust
once again he has n't lost his touch , bringing off a superb performance in an admittedly middling film
of better films
one viewing ca n't possibly be enough
a problematic documentary subject
has any sting to it , as if woody is afraid of biting the hand that has finally , to some extent , warmed up to him
hopes mr. plympton will find room for one more member of his little band , a professional screenwriter .
48 hrs
bore-athon
millions of lives
were already tired 10 years ago
made for teens
being the barn-burningly bad movie it promised it would be
feel absolutely earned
feeling guilty for it ... then , miracle of miracles , the movie does a flip-flop
expect than it is a fairly revealing study of its two main characters -- damaged-goods people whose orbits will inevitably
the most opaque , self-indulgent and just plain goofy
enough of interest onscreen
considerable good cheer
a remake -rrb- do anything as stomach-turning as the way adam sandler 's new movie rapes , pillages and incinerates frank capra 's classic
a compelling , gut-clutching piece
as soon as possible
making no sense
is like a progressive bull in a china shop , a provocateur crashing into ideas and special-interest groups as he slaps together his own brand of liberalism
masked a social injustice , at least as represented by this case
lovely and
ridicule factor
is that it has a screenplay written by antwone fisher based on the book by antwone fisher
a semi-throwback
the latest news footage from gaza
morally superior
there 's a neat twist , subtly rendered , that could have wrapped things up at 80 minutes , but
50-year friendship
to scandals
the only type of lives this glossy comedy-drama resembles are ones in formulaic mainstream movies .
is authentic to the core of his being .
characterizes better hip-hop clips
a child 's
dragged down
you feel the beat down to your toes
by david hare from michael cunningham 's novel
byatt 's
little harm done
george ratliff 's
is an object lesson in period filmmaking
make paid in full worth seeing
sade achieves the near-impossible : it turns the marquis de sade into a dullard
plummets
pretentious .
it begs to be parodied
land , people and narrative flow together in a stark portrait of motherhood deferred and desire explored .
do we really need the tiger beat version ?
geeked
this documentary is a dazzling , remarkably unpretentious reminder of what -lrb- evans -rrb- had , lost , and got back .
another shameless attempt
there 's nothing like love to give a movie a b-12 shot , and
builds to an intense indoor drama about compassion , sacrifice , and christian love in the face of political corruption
this premise may seem
don michael paul uses quick-cuts , -lrb- very -rrb- large shadows and wide-angle shots taken from a distance to hide the liberal use of a body double -lrb- for seagal -rrb- .
with the unexplained baboon cameo
from non-firsthand experience
a family-friendly fantasy that
minimalist funeral
in 2002
the roundelay of partners functions
a ridiculous wig
completely forgettable
kissinger 's
are unleashed by a slightly crazed , overtly determined young woman
music and
, but i suspect it might deliver again and again
together with efficiency and an affection for the period
this unlikely odyssey
, empire still has enough moments to keep it entertaining .
the movie had worked a little harder to conceal its contrivances
wisdom and
mostly about ravishing costumes , eye-filling , wide-screen production design and joan 's wacky decision to stand by her man , no matter how many times he demonstrates that he 's a disloyal satyr
quirky , fun , popcorn movies
zelda 's ultimate fate
snap
best silly horror movies
like the movie 's various victimized audience members after a while
the power to deform families , then tear them apart
involve the title character herself
is that it does n't make any sense .
a fine , old-fashioned-movie movie
flog
neutral
an intriguing look
give the movie
be sleazy and fun
ugly , mean-spirited lashing
concocted
immigrant
many of benjamins ' elements
infantile
typical toback machinations
you come away thinking not only that kate is n't very bright , but that she has n't been worth caring about and that maybe she , janine and molly -- an all-woman dysfunctional family -- deserve one another .
persecuted `` other
ballast
that tells a sweet , charming tale of intergalactic friendship
works beautifully as a movie without sacrificing the integrity of the opera .
can be wacky without clobbering the audience over the head and still maintain a sense of urgency and suspense
looks as if it were made by a highly gifted 12-year-old instead of a grown man .
looks more like danny aiello
the characters sound
is well established
less than 90 minutes
a boring , pretentious muddle that uses a sensational , real-life 19th-century crime as a metaphor for --
swashbucklers
argue that any sexual relationship that does n't hurt anyone and works for its participants is a relationship that is worthy of our respect
ca n't fake
thinks
more rigid , blair witch-style commitment
is an impressive achievement in spite of a river of sadness that pours into every frame
made a more sheerly beautiful film than this unexpectedly moving meditation on love , history , memory , resistance and artistic transcendence
light the candles ,
can say about this film
a perceptive , good-natured movie
silly but strangely believable
little indians
this is n't a terrible film by any means , but it 's also far from being a realized work .
flesh either out
with complications
an unrewarding collar for a murder mystery
poorly-constructed comedy
yep
israel in ferment
is a step down for director gary fleder
never rise above the level of an after-school tv special
the middle and lurches between not-very-funny comedy , unconvincing dramatics and
is familiar but enjoyable
stage director sam mendes
to manhattan and hell
j. siegel
on every conventional level
an inspired portrait of male-ridden angst
unhurried pace
's packed to bursting with incident , and with scores of characters , some fictional , some from history
this a diss
on the tv show
so convincing
you there is no sense
like no other film in recent history
even murphy 's expert comic timing and famed charisma ca n't rescue this effort .
wonder , hope and magic can never escape the heart of the boy when the right movie comes along , especially if it begins with the name of star wars
capitalize on its lead 's specific gifts
to die for
too repellent to fully endear itself to american art house audiences , but it is notable for its stylistic austerity and forcefulness .
an actual story
spells
his sense of story and his juvenile camera movements
something a little more special behind it
childlike quality
more graceful
fun one
grasps it
a second look
the very best movies
classical actress
, fuzzy
self-hatred and self-determination
both grant and hoult
your skin and ,
wander
designed as a reverie about memory and regret , but the only thing you 'll regret is remembering
this one is egregiously short
love drives him
being a true adaptation of her book
the original inspiration
methodical , measured , and gently tedious in its comedy
's notably better acted -- and far less crass - than some other recent efforts in the burgeoning genre of films about black urban professionals
the film is -- to its own detriment -- much more a cinematic collage than a polemical tract .
tormented persona
minus the twisted humor and eye-popping visuals
of a near-future america
the huge stuff in life can usually be traced back to the little things
blanks .
director david fincher and writer david koepp ca n't sustain it .
that the pocket monster movie franchise is nearly ready to keel over
a striking style
audacity to view one of shakespeare 's better known tragedies as a dark comedy
colgate u.
anything but frustrating ,
great idea
understands , in a way that speaks forcefully enough about the mechanisms of poverty to transcend the rather simplistic filmmaking
net
advertised
is extremely funny ,
rare drama that offers a thoughtful and rewarding glimpse into the sort of heartache everyone has felt , or will feel someday
suburban
contributes
clearly hopes to camouflage how bad his movie is .
sarah 's
precious life
the metaphors are provocative , but too often , the viewer is left puzzled by the mechanics of the delivery
is all too predictable and far too cliched
some visual wit ... but little imagination
in the art of impossible disappearing\/reappearing acts
collapse
brash , intelligent
intimidated by both her subject matter and
is just as likely to blacken that organ with cold vengefulness .
is masterful
a chump
include every top-notch british actor who did not appear in gosford park -lrb- as well as one , ms. mirren , who did -rrb-
girl-meets-girl romantic comedy
albeit a visually compelling one
an exploration that is more accurate than anything i have seen in an american film
baboon
salacious
care for the candidate
accomplishments
display
of an engaging storyline , which also is n't embarrassed to make you reach for the tissues
is a dazzling , remarkably unpretentious reminder of what -lrb- evans -rrb- had , lost , and got back
too evident
from bartlett 's familiar quotations
of the director
a heartbreakingly thoughtful minor classic ,
big guys
the rappers at play and
gorgeous locales
gets his secretary to fax it . ''
olivier assayas has fashioned an absorbing look at provincial bourgeois french society .
some motion pictures portray ultimate passion ; others create ultimate thrills
the illusion
pressed to think of a film more cloyingly sappy than evelyn this year
some body is a shaky , uncertain film that nevertheless touches a few raw nerves .
as downtown
on digital videotape rather than film
notorious rise
attractive and talented actors
of egoyan 's work
really goes downhill .
a bored cage
continues to systematically destroy everything we hold dear about cinema , only now it 's begun to split up so that it can do even more damage
might survive a screening with little harm done , except maybe for the last 15 minutes , which are as maudlin as any after-school special you can imagine
the long line
crackle
while not exactly assured in its execution
finally , the french-produced `` read my lips '' is a movie that understands characters must come first .
the movie is hindered by a central plot that 's peppered with false starts and populated by characters who are nearly impossible to care about .
to the canon of chan
the worst movie of 2002
that chirpy
was a decent tv outing that just does n't have big screen magic
drugs
takes you by the face , strokes your cheeks and coos beseechingly at you
taking a fresh approach to familiar material
heartfelt appeal
theaters since
of bright young men -- promising , talented , charismatic and tragically
in the translation ... another routine hollywood frightfest in which the slack execution italicizes the absurdity of the premise
's dying for this kind of entertainment
that piffle is all that the airhead movie business deserves from him right now
nohe
casual and
i say , entertaining
ends up doing very little with its imaginative premise
the boss who ultimately expresses empathy for bartleby 's pain
through the eyes of aristocrats
it 's done with us
deploys two
'' funny
a tone
saying that ice age does n't have some fairly pretty pictures
interesting
a remarkably alluring film
in atmosphere of the post-war art world
there is n't much there here .
convince almost everyone that it was put on the screen , just for them
sit back
be dover kosashvili 's feature directing debut
gibson
such a mechanical endeavor -lrb- that -rrb- it never bothers to question why somebody might devote time to see it
by the movie 's quick movements
maintained
what 's most offensive is n't the waste of a good cast , but the film 's denial of sincere grief and mourning in favor of bogus spiritualism .
in the sights and sounds of battle
assumes you are n't very bright
unabashedly
solid filmmaking
... rogers 's mouth never stops shut about the war between the sexes and how to win the battle .
-- and especially williams , an american actress who becomes fully english --
-- or backyard sheds --
ashley
this likable movie is n't more accomplished
dramatize life 's messiness from inside out ,
generosity and
that greasy little vidgame pit in the theater lobby
willingness to explore its principal characters with honesty , insight and humor
funny and also heartwarming without stooping to gooeyness .
scope and shape
intoxicating
peels
a skillfully assembled , highly polished and professional adaptation ... just about as chilling and unsettling as ` manhunter '
struggle to pull free from her dangerous and domineering mother
the film 's length becomes a part of its fun
, consistently funny .
the vehicle
it is n't that the picture is unfamiliar , but that it manages to find new avenues of discourse on old problems .
barrie
its inventiveness
textbook psychologizing
documents the cautionary christian spook-a-rama of the same name
cinematic poetry
oversimplification
's sweet , funny , charming , and completely delightful .
the film has an infectious enthusiasm
moving portrait
manic mix
the trailer is a riot .
of the best movies of the year
nicely
about rubbo 's dumbed-down tactics
hearst
think of a very good reason to rush right out and see it
at least terribly monotonous
the scruffy sands of its titular community
is way too indulgent .
a transition is a common tenet in the world 's religions
involving as far
in genre cliches
try to eke out an emotional tug of the heart , one which it fails to get
production exists only to capitalize on hopkins ' inclination to play hannibal lecter again , even though harris has no immediate inclination to provide a fourth book
called ` my husband is travis bickle
imagine this movie as a b & w british comedy , circa 1960 , with peter sellers , kenneth williams , et al.
the flowers
does n't just
teen-sleaze
recently said ,
10 or
is a shapeless inconsequential move relying on the viewer to do most of the work
nelson 's
in hollywood
finely detailed
a sad and rote exercise in milking a played-out idea -- a straight guy has to dress up in drag -- that shockingly manages to be even worse than its title would imply .
reynolds
sane regimen
, sad and reflective
several scenes
what it promises , just not well enough to recommend it
's an entertaining movie
or fourth viewing
leave a lasting impression
surprising highs , sorrowful lows and
who stumble into a relationship and then
the matrix
with the movie
to its huckster lapel
opera movie
cutting hollywood satire
that no embellishment is
temper
do n't cry , deliverance , and ode to billy joe - lies somewhere in the story of matthew shepard , but that film is yet to be made
nights feels more like a quickie tv special than a feature film
between jane wyman and june cleaver
the highest bidder
i think it was plato who said , ' i think , therefore i know better than to rush to the theatre for this one .
it is not
be wistful
it ca n't escape its past
the business of making movies
to have dumped a whole lot of plot in favor of ... outrageous gags
its own solemn insights
` opening up ' the play more has partly closed it down .
as an actor 's showcase
otherwise , maybe .
interpreting
the mask , the blob
thematically complex
it allows the mind to enter and accept another world
cq shimmers with it
if not a home run , then at least a solid base hit .
smarter and more diabolical
astonishingly condescending attitude
one of those art house films
subtitled costume drama
of uncompromising artists trying to create something original
of vitality
a final veering
playing opposite each other
an all-around good time
that its intended audience has n't yet had much science
that if you shoot something on crummy-looking videotape , it must be labelled ` hip ' , ` innovative ' and ` realistic '
generate a single threat of suspense
dying for this kind of entertainment
it 's not the least of afghan tragedies that this noble warlord would be consigned to the dustbin of history .
quite out of ripe
the inevitable conflicts between human urges
in that oh-so-important category
inevitable
creepiest conventions
add much-needed levity
a stumblebum of a movie
explaining him
the time of money
without much of a story
genuinely funny ensemble
appreciate its whimsical humor
suit the sensibilities of a young american , a decision that plucks `` the four feathers ''
's to blame here .
animation back
throwing up his hands
of duvall
reduces the complexities
it 's usually a bad sign when directors abandon their scripts and go where the moment takes them
everyone ,
this is rote spookiness , with nary an original idea -lrb- or role , or edit , or score , or anything , really -rrb- in sight , and the whole of the proceedings beg the question ` why ? '
laughed a hell of a lot
a wannabe comedy
sealed
tender ,
restatement
more fully
is lacking
a summary
are entitled to take a deep bow for fashioning an engrossing entertainment out of an almost sure-fire prescription for a critical and commercial disaster .
to the integrity and vision of the band
is that it 's a brazenly misguided project
is completely serviceable and quickly forgettable
theater clan
about his responsibility
share her one-room world
for a good while
a charge
shyamalan offers copious hints along the way -- myriad signs , if you will -- that beneath the familiar , funny surface is a far bigger , far more meaningful story than one in which little green men come to earth for harvesting purposes .
prescription
for his next project
forced funniness
bath
not every low-budget movie must be quirky or bleak , and a happy ending is no cinematic sin
is sentimental but feels free to offend , is analytical and then surrenders to the illogic of its characters ,
for what we can get on television for free
the soulful gravity
from your memory minutes
mysterious , sensual , emotionally intense ,
denial of sincere grief and mourning in favor of bogus spiritualism
scenes run
princesses that are married for political reason
we at least see a study in contrasts ; the wide range of one actor , and the limited range of a comedian .
as far
stalking men with guns
i have n't encountered since at least pete 's dragon
the payoff for the audience , as well as
his particular talents
dumb story
so aggressively anti-erotic
essentially ruined -- or , rather , overpowered
poetry in motion
is enough to keep us
be liked sometimes
hubert selby jr.
night shyamalan 's
, perhaps paradoxically ,
for its boundary-hopping formal innovations and glimpse
real women have curves wears its empowerment on its sleeve
little more than routine
is a beautiful film for people who like their romances to have that french realism
in its examination of america 's culture of fear
as a feast of bleakness
tartly
the best part about `` gangs ''
in more than a decade
space station 3d
debate it .
comedy
as an intellectual exercise -- an unpleasant debate that 's been given the drive of a narrative and that 's been acted out --
the spy kids franchise
build a movie
empowerment
are the greatest musicians of all time .
bartleby performs neither one very well .
no solace here , no entertainment value ,
wonderful account to work from
they will have a showdown ,
funny film
-lrb- t -rrb- he ideas of revolution # 9 are more compelling than the execution
the rare movie that 's as crisp and to the point as the novel on which it 's based
this really did happen
an uncompromising film
involved talent
giant
trash-cinema
all about eve
a sandra bullock vehicle or a standard romantic comedy
were the last movie left on earth
a tasty slice of droll whimsy .
australian actor\/director john polson and
brown sugar from the curse of blandness
underlying themes
new york
women from venus and men from mars can indeed get together
unbearable lightness
pleased
the young and fit
has point
an ode to unconditional love and compassion garnered from years of seeing it all , a condition only the old are privy to , and ... often misconstrued as weakness
the full price
flattened onscreen
mulan '' or ``
the predominantly amateur cast is painful to watch , so stilted and unconvincing
rare capability to soothe and break your heart with a single stroke
enter into .
that at the very least has a spark of life to it -- more than you can say for plenty of movies that flow through the hollywood pipeline without a hitch
from brooklyn
real-time
despite a fairly slow paced , almost humdrum approach to character development , still manages at least a decent attempt at meaningful cinema
doomed by its smallness
a barely adequate babysitter
by the former mr. drew barrymore
wholesome and subversive
is bright and flashy
on rollerblades
about who he is or who he was before
is a truly , truly bad movie .
feminist
more recent successes
in neutral
useless recycling
gun culture
allowing us to find the small , human moments ,
the obligatory outbursts
measured against practically any like-themed film other than its oscar-sweeping franchise predecessor the silence of the lambs , red dragon rates as an exceptional thriller .
the breathtakingly beautiful outer-space documentary space station 3d
cultist
nary
distressingly rote
under cars
a terrible movie that some people
begins as a film in the tradition of the graduate quickly switches into something more recyclable than significant .
camera effects
scarface
from a sharper , cleaner script
with a hard-to-swallow premise
lending
has never been filmed more irresistibly than in ` baran .
down badly as we
it 's trying to set the women 's liberation movement back 20 years
preoccupations
this saga would be terrific to read about
if only it had the story to match .
becomes a study of the gambles of the publishing world ,
strongest and most touching movie of recent years
of ron howard 's apollo 13 in the imax format
, which is powerful in itself .
to resist his enthusiasm
to give it a marginal thumbs up
some last-minute action strongly reminiscent of run lola run
, the film does hold up pretty well .
streetwise mclaughlin group
the secrets of time travel will have been discovered , indulged in and rejected as boring before i see this piece of crap again .
mention a convincing brogue
offer some modest amusements when one has nothing else to watch
the acting ,
bold images
follow-your-dream
home alone '' film
done cinematically
only a genius
a fourth-rate jim carrey who does n't understand the difference between dumb fun and just plain dumb
up anger
wanting more out of life
coming up blank
autistic
on your watch
packed into espn 's ultimate x.
without placing their parents in a coma-like state
a pleasure to watch
about the silences
stuck in an inarticulate screenplay
of cgi
surprising highs
long , intricate , star-studded and
forced fuzziness
it 's something of the ultimate scorsese film , with all the stomach-turning violence , colorful new york gang lore and other hallmarks of his personal cinema painted on their largest-ever historical canvas .
too many improbabilities and
another couple
the worst excesses of nouvelle vague without any of its sense of fun or energy
... get a sense of good intentions derailed by a failure to seek and strike just the right tone .
busby berkeley musical
's nothing remotely triumphant about this motion picture
will certainly want to spend their time in the theater thinking up grocery lists and ways to tell their kids how not to act like pinocchio
is more than a movie
accomplish what few sequels can
sharks
ads
rarely achieves its best
we 've seen it all before in one form or another , but director hoffman , with great help from kevin kline , makes us care about this latest reincarnation of the world 's greatest teacher
, you 'd grab your kids and run and then probably call the police .
integrity and vision
essential problem
're not deeply touched by this movie
skeptics are n't likely to enter the theater
bravura
brought back the value and respect for the term epic cinema
is due primarily to the perkiness of witherspoon -lrb- who is always a joy to watch , even when her material is not first-rate -rrb-
stunt-hungry
stylishly
evening
its own breezy , distracted rhythms
genuine cackles
the manipulative engineering
herrmann quietly suggesting the sadness and obsession beneath hearst 's forced avuncular chortles
this flat run at a hip-hop tootsie is so poorly paced you could fit all of pootie tang in between its punchlines .
akin to an act of cinematic penance
the problematic characters
never having seen the first two films in the series , i ca n't compare friday after next to them , but
the direction is clumsy
a back story
get our moral hackles up
, heartwarming yarn
the movie 's seams may show ... but pellington gives `` mothman '' an irresistibly uncanny ambience that goes a long way toward keeping the picture compelling .
to teach a young audience , which will probably be perfectly happy with the sloppy slapstick comedy
to question why somebody might devote time to see it
is sordid and disgusting .
control -- that is to say
the nonconformist in us
of panoramic sweep
under a red bridge is a celebration of feminine energy , a tribute to the power of women to heal .
woman 's
a conclusion or
of the film 's producers
the solomonic decision
the members of the upper class almost as much as they love themselves
there must be an audience that enjoys the friday series , but i would n't be interested in knowing any of them personally .
the inanities of the contemporary music business and a rather sad story of the difficulties
for horses , with fewer deliberate laughs , more inadvertent ones and stunningly trite songs
and screenwriters michael berg , michael j. wilson
superhero
taxi driver-esque portrayal
a ` bad ' police
strange it is , but delightfully so .
to be more engaging on an emotional level , funnier , and on the whole less detached .
exalts the marxian dream of honest working folk
the sparse instances of humor
ages
youthful affluence not as a lost ideal but a starting point
pompous and garbled .
an old-fashioned scary movie , one that relies on lingering terror punctuated by sudden shocks and not constant bloodshed punctuated by flying guts .
the powder blues and
, ' michael moore gives us the perfect starting point for a national conversation about guns , violence , and fear .
this is the kind of movie where people who have never picked a lock do so easily after a few tries and become expert fighters after a few weeks .
quiet , adult and
the lead actors a lot
how they make their choices
sure-fire prescription
a yarn
queen of the damned as you might have guessed , makes sorry use of aaliyah in her one and only starring role --
of both worlds
lingerie models and bar dancers
funny , moving
is worth searching out .
an inexperienced director
the music episode
in which the hero might wind up
you wo n't be sorry
blend together as they become distant memories
` possession , ' based on the book by a.s. byatt , demands that labute deal with the subject of love head-on ;
intentionally low
reasonably entertaining
edited at all
could never fix
it would be disingenuous to call reno a great film , but you can say that about most of the flicks moving in and out of the multiplex .
` naturalistic ' rather than
scattered fashion
propriety-obsessed
growing up
as if the director is trying to dupe the viewer into taking it all as very important simply because the movie is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product
'll be treated to an impressive and highly entertaining celebration of its sounds
some savvy producer saw the potential success inherent in the mixture of bullock bubble and hugh goo
puppies
certainly to people with a curiosity about
one to review
the best war movies ever made
like any good romance
is hartley 's least accessible screed
look like something like this
for taking a fresh approach to familiar material
you 'll still be glued to the screen .
the distinct impression
the gang
about environmental pollution ever made
let 's face it --
for the blacklight crowd , way cheaper -lrb- and better -rrb- than pink floyd tickets
'm all for the mentally
you can taste it , but there 's no fizz .
throughout this funny film
looking down
letting its imagery speak for it while it forces you to ponder anew what a movie can be .
about anakin
not-so-small
asylum material
to deform families , then tear them apart
that would make lesser men run for cover
two strong men in conflict
no way to entertain or inspire its viewers
frothing
love to hate
repetition than creativity
gangs excels in spectacle and pacing .
huston 's
without you has a bracing truth that 's refreshing after the phoniness of female-bonding pictures like divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood .
big boys
has n't lost his touch , bringing off a superb performance in an admittedly middling film
peculiarly moral
a rather simplistic one : grief drives her , love drives him
amid the new populist comedies that underscore the importance of family tradition and familial community
the narrative
single woman
is populated by whiny , pathetic , starving and untalented artistes
historically significant , and personal
cuss him out severely for bungling the big stuff
it is a strength of a documentary to disregard available bias , especially as temptingly easy as it would have been with this premise .
that may not always work
check your pulse .
to disney 's cheesy commercialism
underscoring the obvious
satirical style
that , this performance
that rare movie that works on any number of levels -- as a film of magic and whimsy for children , a heartfelt romance for teenagers and a compelling argument about death , both pro and con , for adults
immediacy
something that did n't talk down to them
the worst of the entire franchise
contrived ,
the best comedy concert movie
the pacing is deadly , the narration helps little and naipaul , a juicy writer , is negated .
stuffed to the brim with ideas , american instigator michael moore 's film is a rambling examination of american gun culture that uses his usual modus operandi of crucifixion through juxtaposition .
shake the feeling
version of the irresponsible sandlerian
an invaluable historical document thanks to the filmmaker 's extraordinary access to massoud , whose charm , cultivation and devotion to his people are readily apparent .
is , i did n't mind all this contrived nonsense a bit
a promise nor a threat
care for its decrepit freaks
playful recapitulation
i remember
has ever produced .
considerably less ambitious
each other against all odds
makes it work more than it probably should
though this rude and crude film does deliver a few gut-busting laughs , its digs at modern society are all things we 've seen before .
translation : `
many agendas
first great film
secret ballot is a purposefully reductive movie -- which may be why it 's so successful at lodging itself in the brain .
'' is jack ryan 's `` do-over . ''
enough freshness
elicited no sympathies for any of the characters
as variable as the cinematography
110
home is so slight
takes place in morton 's ever-watchful gaze
its seemingly eternal running time to pique your interest , your imagination , your empathy or anything , really , save your disgust and your indifference
it 's the very definition of epic adventure .
for casting , often resurrecting performers who rarely work in movies now ... and drawing flavorful performances from bland actors
is about quiet , decisive moments between members of the cultural elite as they determine how to proceed as the world implodes .
assured , vital and well wrought , the film is , arguably , the most accomplished work to date from hong kong 's versatile stanley kwan .
brilliant college student
overall tomfoolery like this is a matter of taste .
were n't warned
savour binoche 's skill
interested in the sights and sounds of battle
for country music fans
how i killed my father would be a rarity in hollywood .
even with that radioactive hair
truly magical
any money
with the queen of the damned
, sometimes beautiful adaptation
be drained of human emotion
cast in action films
jagger , stoppard
obstacles for him
hunger or cat people
unless bob crane is someone of particular interest to you
the crime story and the love story
the characters ' moves
do n't add up to much more than trite observations on the human condition
plays it straight , turning leys ' fable into a listless climb down the social ladder
admire these people 's dedication to their cause or be repelled by their dogmatism , manipulativeness and narrow , fearful view of american life
a reluctant , irresponsible man and the kid who latches onto him
to cranky
the message of the movie
much needed kick
a movie that is definitely meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance
're left with a story that tries to grab us , only to keep letting go at all the wrong moments .
a dull , simple-minded and stereotypical tale of drugs , death and mind-numbing indifference on the inner-city streets
reveals
pressed
a bland murder-on-campus
to the titular character 's paintings
remarkable because it
do justice to the awfulness of the movie , for that comes through all too painfully in the execution
of black indomitability
the curtains of our planet
waking up in reno
most contemporary comedies
no new plot conceptions or environmental changes , just different bodies for sharp objects to rip through
chokes
stifling a yawn or two
reproduce
made by a highly gifted 12-year-old instead of a grown man
him wheedling reluctant witnesses and pointing his camera through the smeared windshield of his rental car
, it nonetheless sustains interest during the long build-up of expository material .
stellar performance
to have fun with it
a ` very sneaky ' butler who excels in the art of impossible disappearing\/reappearing acts
may strain adult credibility
absurdly simplistic picture
as if drop dead gorgeous was n't enough , this equally derisive clunker is fixated on the spectacle of small-town competition .
an exciting , clever story with a batch of appealing characters
has a kind of hard , cold effect
on a scorchingly plotted dramatic scenario for its own good
mysterious personality
admittedly
first appear
of almost perpetually wasted characters
beautifully crafted and brutally honest , promises offers an unexpected window into the complexities of the middle east struggle and into the humanity of its people .
alternately hilarious and sad
irish brogue
whimsical feature
made literature literal without killing its soul -- a feat any thinking person is bound to appreciate
was put through torture for an hour and a half
imagine -lrb- if possible -rrb- a pasolini film without passion or politics , or an almodovar movie without beauty or humor ,
storytelling instincts
to the core of what it actually means to face your fears , to be a girl in a world of boys , to be a boy truly in love with a girl , and
makes maryam , in the end , play out with the intellectual and emotional impact of an after-school special
knowledge , education
marry
trusting the material
that `` crazy '' people are innocent , childlike and inherently funny
working in movies
is not a movie about fetishism .
one of those art house films that makes you feel like you 're watching an iceberg melt -- only
in its own head
spielberg 's picture
if it 's far tamer than advertised
short-story quaint , touchingly mending a child 's pain for his dead mother via communication with an old woman straight out of eudora welty .
the only upside to all of this unpleasantness is , given its labor day weekend upload , feardotcom should log a minimal number of hits .
as it could have been
provide the funniest moments in this oddly sweet comedy about jokester highway patrolmen
on slippery footing
lots
continues to cut a swathe through mainstream hollywood , while retaining an integrity and refusing to compromise his vision
skyscraper-trapeze motion
lower
undone by a filmmaking methodology that 's just experimental enough to alienate the mainstream audience while ringing cliched to hardened indie-heads
felt myself powerfully drawn toward the light -- the light of the exit sign
sparking debate and encouraging thought
speaks
bombay
grandiloquent
has enough moments to keep it entertaining
do n't believe , and puts them into a battle of wills that is impossible to care about and is n't very funny
cause
a satisfyingly unsettling ride
gets recycled .
the movie is a trove of delights .
very good
what he sees
one could rent the original and get the same love story and parable .
nemesis
traditional indian wedding
typical late-twenty-somethings natter on about nothing
grab the old lady
of her characters
public servants
pc
mediocre special effects , hoary dialogue , fluxing accents , and -- worst of all -- silly-looking morlocks
is drawing to a close
features in recent memory .
little steaming cartons
you 're a fanatic
my eyes
-- the sober-minded original was as graceful as a tap-dancing rhino --
's plenty to enjoy
the most remarkable -lrb- and frustrating -rrb- thing about world traveler ,
in praise
during the long build-up of expository material
toothless
whole other meaning
pun and entendre
accountant
1991 dog rover
go down as one of the all-time great apocalypse movies
all hope
far as art is concerned
on a cutting room floor
opening today at a theater near you
in canada
at it is cruel
most creative mayhem
lacks balance
acquires an undeniable entertainment value
often very funny
robert j. siegel
it 's about as convincing as any other arnie musclefest , but has a little too much resonance with real world events and ultimately comes off as insultingly simplistic .
lot less
daring and original
infuses it into a rustic , realistic , and altogether creepy tale of hidden invasion
without a thick shmear of the goo , at least -rrb-
enlightenment
under the right conditions
that makes all the difference .
its weighty themes are too grave for youngsters , but the story is too steeped in fairy tales and other childish things to appeal much to teenagers .
offer any insight
is too picture postcard perfect , too neat and new pin-like , too obviously a recreation to resonate .
not the craven of ' a nightmare
come by once
exceedingly rare films
stuart 's
of these performers and their era
teeth
slightly above-average brains
the large-frame imax camera
underscoring
the singles ward occasionally bewildering
feels impersonal , almost generic .
about existential suffering
slovenly done , so primitive in technique , that it ca n't really be called animation
politics to tiresome jargon
through a prism
been immersed in a foreign culture only to find that human nature is pretty much the same all over
of mexico 's most colorful and controversial artists
specific
if not always fairly
were fulfilling a gross-out quota for an anticipated audience demographic instead of shaping the material to fit the story
come with the warning `` for serious film buffs
that it could have been a hoot in a bad-movie way if the laborious pacing and endless exposition had been tightened
summer audience
've already seen this exact same movie a hundred times
raise his own children
kevin pollak , former wrestler chyna and
the film entertaining
gross romanticization
neighborhood
is lovely and lovable
viewers will wish there had been more of the `` queen '' and less of the `` damned . ''
the most blithe exchanges
mom
there 's nothing very attractive about this movie
i 'll take the latter every time .
your mouth and questions
thorough transitions
cost thousands
miyazaki 's nonstop images
people who owe
' posturing
weary
he has to give to the mystic genres of cinema
, no such thing is a fascinating little tale .
projector
pell-mell
with its ten-year-old female protagonist and its steadfast refusal to set up a dualistic battle between good and evil
terminally brain
on the evidence before us
as simultaneously funny , offbeat and
movie riddles
made about tattoos
old bad trip
represents bartleby 's main overall flaw
suffering a sense-of-humour failure
fashioning an engrossing entertainment out of an almost sure-fire prescription for a critical and commercial disaster
though wen 's messages are profound and thoughtfully delivered , more thorough transitions would have made the film more cohesive
of the dating wars
manages to please its intended audience -- children -- without placing their parents in a coma-like state .
his own fear and paranoia
well dressed and well made
, the sum
another night
, if downbeat ,
a bad movie that
little film noir organized crime story
tough enough to fit in any modern action movie
with a single stroke
, there 's a certain robustness to this engaging mix of love and bloodletting .
is faster , livelier and a good deal funnier than his original
for its logical loopholes , which fly by so fast there 's no time to think about them anyway
trot out
the trappings of i spy
those monologues
special effects and backgrounds
vin diesel , seth green and barry pepper
an elegant work
reversal
is ultimately about as inspiring as a hallmark card .
there 's something vital about the movie .
an alternately raucous and sappy ethnic sitcom ...
is a little too in love with its own cuteness
add up to little more than a screenful of gamesmanship that 's low on both suspense and payoff
redeem
then cinderella ii
screenwriter chris ver weil 's directing debut is good-natured and never dull , but its virtues are small and easily overshadowed by its predictability .
original magic
this film , whose meaning and impact is sadly heightened by current world events
-- who could too easily become comic relief in any other film --
master john woo
by most of the rest of her cast
he still needs to grow into
a film -- full of life and small delights --
obsessed culture
think of a film more cloyingly
than recycled
its exquisite acting ,
so dumb
undercuts the devastatingly telling impact of utter loss personified in the film 's simple title
the holiday message of the 37-minute santa vs. the snowman
a stylish but steady , and ultimately very satisfying , piece
an unexpectedly adamant streak of warm-blooded empathy for all his disparate manhattan denizens -- especially the a \*\* holes
not quite as miraculous as its dreamworks makers would have you believe ,
sweet cinderella story
commended
breakdown
impeccable throughout
hatfield and
is banal in its message and the choice of material
of glimpses at existing photos
rapid-fire
in your dreams
, it 's still a rollicking good time for the most part
the patience of job
delightfully charming
low-rent -- and even lower-wit -- rip-off
its story unfolds
the occasional belly laugh
crackles with tension
three excellent principal singers ,
inclusiveness
the first hour
handguns , bmws and
first-timer
when commercialism has squeezed the life out of whatever idealism american moviemaking ever had
is the sense that peace is possible
from the period
, mournfully brittle delivery
unusually dry-eyed , even analytical approach
collaborators
interweaves individual stories
its spirit
the mercy
it 'll probably be in video stores by christmas , and
thriller directorial debut for traffic scribe gaghan
if it is
wise and
an ounce of honest poetry in his entire script
sitting through it
pinocchio
a half-hearted fluke
something that is so meditative and lyrical about babak payami 's boldly quirky iranian drama secret ballot ... a charming and evoking little ditty that manages to show the gentle and humane side of middle eastern world politics
by accident
walt
make italian for beginners worth the journey
than his own cremaster
first starring role
a long , dull procession of despair , set to cello music
it 's a crusty treatment of a clever gimmick
wears
made me unintentionally famous
the underworld urban angst is derivative of martin scorsese 's taxi driver and goodfellas , but
was misdirected
if you , like me , think an action film disguised as a war tribute is disgusting to begin with
is almost completely lacking in suspense , surprise and consistent emotional conviction .
the writing exercise
seems so larger than life and yet so fragile
fun and funny in the middle , though somewhat less hard-hitting
` it
this is a movie that refreshes the mind and spirit along with the body , so original is its content , look , and style .
that 's suitable for all ages -- a movie that will make you laugh
forgets about her other obligations , leading to a tragedy which is somehow guessable from the first few minutes , maybe because it echoes the by now intolerable morbidity of so many recent movies
terrifically
the rest of the cast
is a bore
of american right-wing extremists
miracles
conveys the passion , creativity , and fearlessness of one of mexico 's most colorful and controversial artists -- a captivating drama that will speak to the nonconformist in us all
the lone star state
`` queen ''
politics of the '70s
its feet
its ilk
, hilarious
perhaps it snuck under my feet
mongrel
is like watching an alfred hitchcock movie after drinking twelve beers
a rambling and incoherent manifesto
lots of effort and intelligence are on display but in execution it is all awkward , static , and lifeless rumblings .
has created a predictably efficient piece of business notable largely for its overwhelming creepiness , for an eagerness to create images you wish you had n't seen , which , in this day and age , is of course the point .
to his craft , but to his legend
good-looking but ultimately pointless
of the worst movies of one year
its spirit of iconoclastic abandon
often detract from the athleticism
preachy and
the only type of lives this glossy comedy-drama resembles
atmospherics
one that is dark , disturbing , painful to watch , yet compelling
consumerist ...
shock humor ''
were possible
a perfect show
enters a realm where few non-porn films venture
mind games
humor and technological finish
all derivative
whirls
that are attached to the concept of loss
he thinks the film is just as much a document about him as it is about the subject .
very small children
infectiously enthusiastic
soccer hooliganism
b.s. one another
does an impressive job of relating the complicated history of the war and of filling in the background .
is , in a word ,
sweeping , dramatic , hollywood moments
director lee has a true cinematic knack , but
are about what you 'd expect
in store for unwary viewers
you think twice about what might be going on inside each trailer park you drive past -- even if it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster
in all its agonizing , catch-22 glory
about the relationships rather than about the outcome
of sons
to date
works on no level whatsoever for me .
bernard rose ,
to a more mainstream audience
a touching drama about old age and grief
demonstrates that he 's a disloyal satyr
its awkward structure and
lingered
muddy psychological thriller
archibald
genocide
by the numbers
handling conventional material
punch-drunk love
davis has energy , but she does n't bother to make her heroine 's book sound convincing , the gender-war ideas original , or the comic scenes fly .
is nothing short of a great one .
moviegoing pleasures
generous and deep
may also be the best sex comedy about environmental pollution ever made
for political courage
time travel
is almost nothing in this flat effort that will amuse or entertain them ,
with a dogged
rappers
uses them
's that rare family movie -- genuine and sweet without relying on animation or dumb humor .
is why anybody picked it up
in explicit detail
to win over a probation officer
funny and human and really
goes out into public , to avoid being recognized as the man who bilked unsuspecting moviegoers
up short
half as entertaining as it is
variant
way too often
filled with deja vu moments
powerful and moving
tunnels
kong
glucose sentimentality and laughable contrivance
the titular character 's paintings
is n't it a bit early in his career for director barry sonnenfeld
central theme
lyne 's latest
you are likely to witness in a movie theatre for some time
the art direction and costumes
nearly three decades of bittersweet camaraderie and history
uplifting , funny and wise .
chronicles
document thanks
to find an actual vietnam war combat movie actually produced by either the north or south vietnamese
undernourished and
has never made a more sheerly beautiful film than this unexpectedly moving meditation on love , history , memory , resistance and artistic transcendence
this movie strangely enough has the outdated swagger of a shameless ` 70s blaxploitation shuck-and-jive sitcom .
wildly popular
the falcon arrives in the skies above manhattan
as you could possibly expect these days from american cinema
a scummy ripoff of david cronenberg 's brilliant ` videodrome
more intimate than spectacular
-lrb- denis ' -rrb- bare-bones narrative
seems unsure of how to evoke any sort of naturalism on the set
has the air of a surprisingly juvenile lark , a pop-influenced prank whose charms are immediately apparent
a heavy dose
an example to up-and-coming documentarians ,
a sad , soggy potboiler that wastes the talents of its attractive young leads
mostly martha
in his earlier film
to cause massive cardiac arrest if taken in large doses
to the point of nausea
all the verbal marks it should
of the scruffy , dopey old hanna-barbera charm
stands for milder is n't better
the rut
gags to break the tedium
is a perceptive study of two families in crisis -- and of two girls whose friendship is severely tested by bad luck and their own immaturity .
elegantly appointed
a teacher
the sights and sounds
lead performance
about warning kids about the dangers of ouija boards
has become one of our best actors
every human who ever lived :
total washout
all of the characters ' moves and
, it probably would look a lot like this alarming production , adapted from anne rice 's novel the vampire chronicles .
pays tribute
able
characters drop their pants for laughs and not the last time
better travelogue
who opts to overlook this goofily endearing and well-lensed gorefest
marine\/legal
the lustrous polished visuals rich in color and creativity
leaving the familiar to traverse uncharted ground
mendes
lots of hollywood fluff
drown yourself in a lake
this time , the hype is quieter
a first-class , thoroughly involving b movie that effectively combines two surefire , beloved genres --
honored screen veteran
sports a ` topless tutorial service
a retread of material
a boring , pretentious muddle
pray
in period costume
... are blunt and challenging and offer no easy rewards for staying clean .
mr. polanski is in his element here : alone , abandoned , but still consoled by his art , which is more than he has ever revealed before about the source of his spiritual survival
opposites attract for no better reason than that the screenplay demands it
action-and-popcorn obsessed culture
liberal or conservative
joan and philip
what is sorely missing
seems to have in mind an -lrb- emotionally at least -rrb- adolescent audience demanding regular shocks and bouts of barely defensible sexual violence to keep it interested .
are lukewarm and quick to pass .
as relationships shift , director robert j. siegel allows the characters to inhabit their world without cleaving to a narrative arc .
, madonna 's cameo does n't suck !
, for that , why not watch a documentary ?
all around
even more to think about after the final frame
-- strangely -- these wane to an inconsistent and ultimately unsatisfying drizzle
american director
wreaked
a better satiric target than middle-america
the right opening premise
seem to have been picked not for their acting chops , but for their looks and appeal to the pre-teen crowd
maybe you 'll be lucky ,
nicely done
give a spark to `` chasing amy '' and `` changing lanes
have your head
if you love reading and\/or poetry
will take you places you have n't been , and also places you have .
furious
of the adventures
merely serves up a predictable , maudlin story that swipes heavily from bambi and the lion king ,
shrill , simple and soapy .
in the cutthroat world of children 's television
compete
there is no substitute for on-screen chemistry , and when friel pulls the strings that make williams sink into melancholia , the reaction in williams is as visceral as a gut punch .
delicious crime drama
of contriving a climactic hero 's death for the beloved-major - character-who-shall - remain-nameless
, the film maintains a beguiling serenity and poise that make it accessible for a non-narrative feature .
romped up and down the aisles for bathroom breaks
of the tv
is impossible
to plod
yet , it must be admitted ,
most charmless
do n't think that a.c. will help this movie one bit
strong themes of familial ties and spirituality that are powerful and moving without stooping to base melodrama
bitter and
on other levels
elegant work
the beloved-major
, as in real life ,
represents something very close to the nadir of the thriller\/horror
a decided lack of spontaneity in its execution and a dearth of real poignancy in its epiphanies .
, the film becomes predictably conventional .
, subtlety has never been his trademark
seeing this trite , predictable rehash
only dull
that annoying specimen
a vibrant whirlwind of love , family and all that goes with it
boring and meandering .
transform
brilliantly constructed work .
whole dead-undead genre
ambrose 's performance
is dudsville .
all the earmarks
it is dark , brooding and slow , and takes its central idea way too seriously .
more elves and snow and
`` courage ''
dim
deviant
cinematic intoxication , a wildly inventive mixture of comedy and melodrama ,
a thoughtful movie , a movie that is concerned with souls and risk and schemes and the consequences of one 's actions
effortlessly draws you in
both steve buscemi and rosario dawson
poetic frissons
an overwrought taiwanese soaper
that burns is a filmmaker with a bright future ahead of him
a drag how nettelbeck sees working women -- or at least this working woman -- for whom she shows little understanding
when the violence actually shocked ?
his fellow barbers
the bard as black comedy --
dog-paddle in the mediocre end of the pool
virtually everything
is playing the obvious game
's hilarious
`` iris '' or `` american beauty
to see an artist , still committed to growth in his ninth decade , change while remaining true to his principles
a lot of the credit for the film 's winning tone must go to grant , who has n't lost a bit of the dry humor that first made audiences on both sides of the atlantic love him .
can no longer
in the era of richard nixon
's nowhere near
to a highway patrolman
really is enormously good fun .
cafeteria goulash
great power
i would have liked it more if it had just gone that one step further
far away
, bubbly
in embarrassment and others
than anything
, baran is a gentle film with dramatic punch , a haunting ode to humanity .
an assassin 's
a chilling tale of one of the great crimes
at ya
captures an italian immigrant family
so much as it is a commentary about our knowledge of films
sci-fi work
of saving private ryan
another boorish movie from the i-heard-a-joke -
is often way off
reminds you of why animation is such a perfect medium for children , because of the way it allows the mind to enter and accept another world
loops
pathos-filled but ultimately life-affirming
, you can enjoy much of jonah simply , and gratefully , as laugh-out-loud lunacy with a pronounced monty pythonesque flavor .
the first cartoon
inexplicable sequels
just too silly and sophomoric to ensnare its target audience .
is one of the greatest date movies in years .
is funny and pithy
norton has to recite bland police procedural details , fiennes wanders around in an attempt to seem weird and distanced ,
lang 's metropolis ,
disservice
both hats
the ordinary
cinematic distractions
appalling , shamelessly manipulative and contrived ,
all the halfhearted zeal of an 8th grade boy delving
, -lrb- crane -rrb- becomes more specimen than character
can equal
adds enough quirky and satirical touches in the screenplay to keep the film entertaining
philip k. dick stories
its -rrb-
wrote shakespeare 's plays
stink bomb
wonderfully sprawling soap opera
nevertheless works up a few scares
he took to drink
spirit is a visual treat , and it takes chances that are bold by studio standards , but it lacks a strong narrative
for
intolerance
, luridly coloured , uni-dimensional nonsense machine
juice
of the problems with the film
an acceptable way to pass a little over an hour with moviegoers ages 8-10
than quietly
an overly familiar scenario
on too many tried-and-true shenanigans that hardly distinguish it from the next teen comedy
sure there 's a teenage boy out there somewhere who 's dying for this kind of entertainment
nothing delivered by the former mr. drew barrymore
imogen
tv shows , but
in which 3000 actors appear in full regalia
make enough into ` an inspiring tale of survival wrapped in the heart-pounding suspense of a stylish psychological thriller '
only prove that ` zany ' does n't necessarily mean ` funny
decide
marshall keeps the energy humming , and his edits , unlike those in moulin rouge , are crisp and purposeful without overdoing it .
shows and empathizes
grounding
a pop-induced score
slackers '
poem
slow death
sharper
do no wrong
has the odd distinction of being playful without being fun ,
near-miss .
guessing plot and
perfect black pearls clicking together to form a string
brought out
are both listless .
an entirely foreign concept
left a few crucial things out , like character development and coherence
intriguing glimpses
subjects
intention
dogtown and z-boys has a compelling story to tell .
its absurdity
the story is virtually impossible to follow here , but there 's a certain style and wit to the dialogue
a movie so sloppy , so uneven , so damn unpleasant
staid
have a new favorite musical
the iranian people
urgency , which , for a film that takes nearly three hours to unspool , is both funny and irritating
an intimate feeling
willingness to believe in it
how ridiculous and money-oriented the record industry really is
a country skunk
fake , dishonest
all round
this you 're not interested in discretion in your entertainment choices
the sophomoric and
it 's soulful and unslick , and that 's apparently just what -lrb- aniston -rrb- has always needed to grow into a movie career .
gargantuan
spotlight
keep upping the ante on each other ,
choose
perverse
-lrb- waiting for happiness -rrb-
by lust and love
unrealistic
sensuality , and sympathy into a story about two adolescent boys
should have been the vehicle for chan that `` the mask '' was for jim carrey
be sorry
become strangely impersonal and abstract
on a ticket
slightly from an eccentric and good-naturedly aimless story
great performances
add anything fresh to the myth
a young woman 's face
less baroque and showy than hannibal ,
's a satisfying summer blockbuster and worth a look .
, it remains brightly optimistic , coming through in the end
extraordinary film
international
old garbage
meager weight
all credibility
spy action
the material and the production itself are little more than routine .
have faded
... the kind of movie you see because the theater has air conditioning .
supposed to take it seriously
defiantly and
authentic
robert john burke as the monster horns in and steals the show .
a small gem from belgium .
execution and
projects that woman 's doubts and
the story gives ample opportunity for large-scale action and suspense , which director shekhar kapur supplies with tremendous skill .
its spooky net
these days
a schlocky creature
pratfalls aside , barbershop gets its greatest play from the timeless spectacle of people really talking to each other .
they were making
've ever seen that had no obvious directing involved
peter jackson has done the nearly impossible .
through the corporate stand-up-comedy mill
the gorgeous locales
explored with infinitely more grace and eloquence in his prelude to a kiss
of the cinema world 's great visual stylists
used my two hours better watching
sharp comedy , old-fashioned monster movie atmospherics , and genuine heart
final effect
club
that 's good
been in years
prostitute
thoughtless
still feels somewhat unfinished .
the nerve-raked acting
, not as gloriously flippant as lock , stock and two smoking barrels
pokes fun
oliver stone 's conspiracy thriller jfk
their humor
is off-putting , to say the least , not to mention inappropriate and wildly undeserved
highest degree
touches the heart and the funnybone thanks to the energetic and always surprising performance
deserve but rarely receive it
everything about the quiet american
left with
gets pure escapism
moist
is less concerned with cultural and political issues than doting on its eccentric characters .
wince
particular bite
a new york minute
that is as difficult for the audience to take as it
the single digits
its worst harangues are easy to swallow thanks to remarkable performances by ferrera and ontiveros
reminiscent
estrogen opera
parker displays in freshening the play
as an intense political and psychological thriller
michael berg , michael j. wilson
chilling and
schlocky horror\/action hybrid
davis ... gets vivid performances from her cast and pulls off some deft ally mcbeal-style fantasy sequences .
acquainted with the author 's work , on the other hand ,
just as endearing and easy
a text to ` lick , ' despite the efforts of a first-rate cast
dreamed
cope
written and directed so quietly that it 's implosion
was worth your seven bucks
jim carrey
imax movie
shared
stumble
every sequel you skip will be two hours gained .
, but one whose lessons are well worth revisiting as many times as possible
ambitious ` what
's an acquired taste that takes time to enjoy
had n't blown them all up
forget about it
a conventional , even predictable remake
artnering
to put for that effort
horror
of gay sex
couple howard and michelle hall
laissez passer -rrb-
is loopy and ludicrous
mcgrath
true to its animatronic roots : ... as stiff , ponderous and charmless as a mechanical apparatus ... ` the country bears ' should never have been brought out of hibernation .
of inoffensive
the relationship between yosuke and saeko
seen whether statham can move beyond the crime-land action genre ,
our infantilized culture
is in the right place , his plea for democracy and civic action laudable .
fart jokes , masturbation jokes ,
seemingly disgusted with the lazy material and the finished product 's unshapely look , director fisher stevens inexplicably dips key moments from the film in waking life water colors .
which adds 51 minutes
karmen 's enthronement
awe-inspiring , at times sublime , visuals
sc2 is an autopilot hollywood concoction lacking in imagination and authentic christmas spirit , yet it 's geared toward an audience full of masters of both
an amusing little catch
a lot of tooth in roger dodger
can no longer pay its bills
guns , expensive cars ,
as thinking man
spirit triumphs
is an actress has its moments in looking at the comic effects of jealousy
something about a marching band that gets me where i live
look at the ins and outs of modern moviemaking
whip life
is going through the paces again with his usual high melodramatic style of filmmaking .
intellectually
of angst
miyazaki
its points
the ensemble cast turns in a collectively stellar performance
change watching such a character , especially when rendered in as flat and impassive a manner as phoenix 's
, brilliant and macabre
metaphysical
, robert rodriguez adorns his family-film plot with an elegance and maturity that even most contemporary adult movies are lacking .
now middle-aged participants
that i 'll never listen to marvin gaye or the supremes the same way again
of the more common saccharine genre
is funny , harmless and as substantial as a tub of popcorn with extra butter .
the milieu is wholly unconvincing ... and the histrionics reach a truly annoying pitch
swimfan -rrb-
a different and emotionally reserved type
makes your teeth hurt
written as assembled , frankenstein-like ,
blade ii mutates into a gross-out monster movie with effects that are more silly than scary .
comfortable than challenging
in a class by itself
land beyond time is an enjoyable big movie primarily because australia is a weirdly beautiful place .
goes
crypt
-lrb- godard 's -rrb-
the film becomes an overwhelming pleasure , and
genuine and singular artist
works smoothly under the direction of spielberg , who does a convincing impersonation here of a director enjoying himself immensely
's a fine , old-fashioned-movie movie , which is to say it 's unburdened by pretensions to great artistic significance .
is a funny , puzzling movie ambiguous enough to be engaging and oddly moving
manipulativeness
adolescence difficult to wade through
discord
the rut dug by the last one
a fudged opportunity of gigantic proportions --
, another gross-out college comedy -- ugh .
the period trappings right
sweet , tender sermon
a complete wash -lrb- no pun intended -rrb- , watched side-by-side with ringu
complicated plotting and
the kiss of death in this bitter italian comedy
unhappy situation
if you want a movie time trip
to review
fans of plympton 's shorts may marginally enjoy the film
strangely funny
dry
star script
same reason
to hear how john malkovich 's reedy consigliere will pronounce his next line
as a visionary with a tale full of nuance and character dimension
when a film clocks in around 90 minutes these days
get the same love story
such enervating determination
in addition to the overcooked , ham-fisted direction , which has all the actors reaching for the back row , the dialogue sounds like horrible poetry .
p -rrb-
apart from anything else
may not be history -- but
i believe silberling had the best intentions here , but
the happy music
a more fascinating look
painfully flat gross-out comedy
wo
when twentysomething hotsies make movies about their lives , hard-driving narcissism is a given
bittersweet bite
an impeccable sense of place
if there was any doubt that peter o'fallon did n't have an original bone in his body , a rumor of angels should dispel it .
computer-generated cold fish
a funny yet dark and seedy clash of cultures and generations .
to feel like you were n't invited to the party
possibilities which imbue the theme with added depth and resonance
new world
very sluggish pace
the ricocheting
an unforgettable look at morality , family , and social expectation through the prism of that omnibus tradition called marriage .
dead wife communicating
`` jar-jar binks : the movie
went back to school to check out the girls
is hardly a masterpiece
quaid is utterly fearless as the tortured husband living a painful lie ,
some savvy street activism
on one level or another
hatred
needed a little less bling-bling and a lot more romance .
is completely lacking in charm and charisma ,
the biggest problem with this movie
if you 've got a place in your heart for smokey robinson
that dotted line
for a film about action
even a movie
offensive , puerile and
groan-to-guffaw
vibrant and intoxicating fashion
the few ` cool ' actors who never seems aware of his own coolness
soderbergh 's best films ,
on the entire history of the yiddish theater , both in america and israel
of the time
twisted , brilliant and macabre
threat
sense even on its own terms
dreadfully
cause massive cardiac arrest
the movie sputters
chabrol 's most intense psychological mysteries
that calvin jr. 's barbershop represents some sort of beacon of hope in the middle of chicago 's south side
beneath otherwise tender movements
super-serious
a few shrieky special effects
is every bit as fascinating
the movie certainly has its share of clever moments and biting dialogue , but
were coming back from stock character camp
been worth cheering as a breakthrough
for a story set at sea , ghost ship is pretty landbound , with its leaden acting , dull exposition and telegraphed ` surprises . '
set the women 's liberation movement back 20 years
on their working-class subjects
movies , television and
is fine
to a network of american right-wing extremists
expertly
by movies ' end you 'll swear you are wet in some places and feel sand creeping in others
demeo is not without talent ; he just needs better material .
intended , er , spirit
confession to make
is as uncompromising
maybe there 's a metaphor here , but
undermine the moral dilemma at the movie 's heart
does rabbit-proof fence find the authority it 's looking for .
pays
more mature than fatal attraction , more complete than indecent proposal and more relevant than 9 1\/2 weeks , unfaithful is at once intimate and universal cinema .
the faithful
that manages to incorporate both the horror
around a public bath house
is a separate adventure
although it lacks the detail of the book
a flawed but engrossing thriller .
a routine crime thriller remarkable only for its lack of logic and misuse of two fine actors , morgan freeman and ashley judd .
staged like `` rosemary 's baby
friday the 13th by
to head off in its own direction
`` horrible '' and `` terrible
all its aspects
unable to project either esther 's initial anomie or her eventual awakening
unmentionable
routine crime
pacing
, imaginative
so much farcical
the party scenes deliver some tawdry kicks .
this films reason for being
consistently surprising ,
your eyes
a serious urge to grab the old lady at the end of my aisle 's walker and toss it at the screen in frustration
, harvard man is something rare and riveting : a wild ride that relies on more than special effects .
manage to avoid the ghetto of sentimental chick-flicks by treating female follies with a satirical style
dickens ' wonderfully sprawling soap opera ,
rather than real figures
an unabashedly romantic picture of a nation whose songs spring directly from the lives of the people
ichi the killer
the mere presence of duvall
saw that was written down
're up
equally impressive degree
$ 99 bargain-basement special
a movie that , quite simply , should n't have been made .
are profound and thoughtfully delivered
no way original , or
all the excesses
of stock footage
like smoke signals , the film is also imbued with strong themes of familial ties and spirituality that are powerful and moving without stooping to base melodrama
argentine director fabian bielinsky
been made by people to whom the idea of narrative logic or cohesion is an entirely foreign concept
the film makes up for it with a pleasing verisimilitude .
a movie that , quite simply , should n't have been made
photographed and staged by mendes with a series of riveting set pieces the likes of which mainstream audiences have rarely seen
it 's not much more watchable than a mexican soap opera
the screenwriters eventually shoot themselves in the feet with cop flick cliches like an oily arms dealer , squad car pile-ups and the requisite screaming captain
slack direction
chases for an hour and
a few others
nearly perfect in their roles
is n't merely offensive
a bomb
the academy
enjoyable 100 minutes
attract crossover viewers
the incredibly flexible cast
what made old-time b movies good-bad that makes eight legged freaks a perfectly entertaining summer diversion
attuned to the anarchist maxim that ` the urge to destroy is also a creative urge '
will have an opinion to share
plus , like i already mentioned ... it 's robert duvall !
an actual vietnam war combat movie actually produced by either the north or south vietnamese
contradicts everything we 've come to expect from movies nowadays .
clearly defines his characters
from speaking even one word to each other
say that this should seal the deal
if s&m seems like a strange route to true love , maybe it is ,
vulgarity , sex scenes , and cussing
one bad dude
seems timely and important
's equally hard
unashamedly appropriated from the teen-exploitation playbook
the film is all over the place , really .
relocated to the scuzzy underbelly of nyc 's drug scene
prognosis
graduate
the kind of parent
virtually
the lord of the rings '' trilogy
zero compelling storyline
whose idea of exercise
boring , self-important stories of how horrible we are to ourselves and each other
is a popcorn film , not a must-own , or even a must-see
nothing about kennedy 's assassination
malik abbott
wince in embarrassment and others , thanks to the actors , that are quite touching
despite its rough edges and a tendency to sag in certain places , is wry and engrossing .
the beat down
with tremendous promise
the glorious , gaudy benefit of much stock footage of those days , featuring all manner of drag queen , bearded lady and lactating hippie
labute masterfully balances both traditional or modern stories together in a manner that one never overwhelms the other .
euro-trash
be a single iota worse
be forgiven for frequently pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy
ratio
as acceptable teen entertainment
redemption
meaningless activity
the people , in spite of clearly evident poverty and hardship , bring to their music
tantamount to insulting the intelligence of anyone who has n't been living under a rock
definitive counter-cultural document
dull , brain-deadening hangover
that it has n't gone straight to video
unremittingly ugly movie
in the tradition of the graduate
underscore the action
the mystic genres of cinema
of modern cinema
i did go back and check out the last 10 minutes , but these were more repulsive than the first 30 or 40 minutes .
, it 's `` waking up in reno . ''
heartwarming , nonjudgmental kind
are simply dazzling
chuck norris `` grenade gag ''
illusion versus reality
is exceedingly pleasant , designed not to offend .
too mainstream
precious at the start
its perfect quiet pace
about ordinary folk a bad name
that involves us in the unfolding crisis
bardem
humorous , illuminating study
coherent whole
this odd , poetic road movie , spiked by jolts of pop music , pretty much takes place in morton 's ever-watchful gaze -- and it 's a tribute to the actress , and to her inventive director , that the journey is such a mesmerizing one
a pair of fascinating performances
's told with sharp ears and eyes for the tenor of the times
cookie-cutter action scenes
real thing
the increasingly far-fetched events
a torrent
turks
we make
narratively
saw this movie .
too-long , spoofy update
a few laughs
say about reign of fire
road-trip version
the film 's obvious determination to shock at any cost
his writing
as a dark comedy
just a collection of this and that -- whatever fills time -- with no unified whole .
turgid fable
is meant to make you think about existential suffering
stoner midnight flick
not at all clear what it 's trying to say and even if it were -- i doubt it would be all that interesting .
sort
this seductive tease of a thriller
excites
grounds this overstuffed , erratic dramedy in which he and his improbably forbearing wife contend with craziness and child-rearing in los angeles .
hackneyed story
another project greenlight
coriat
the simplistic heaven will quite likely be more like hell .
than the multiplex
fears
, herzog simply runs out of ideas and the pace turns positively leaden as the movie sputters to its inevitable tragic conclusion .
of counter-cultural idealism and hedonistic creativity
the scope and shape
a satisfying evening at the multiplex
exuberantly
to a kinetic life so teeming that even cranky adults may rediscover the quivering kid inside
stuck to betty fisher and left out the other stories
at least one more story to tell : his own
of useless actioners
thirteen conversations about one thing is a small gem .
gonna
, and to the script 's refusal of a happy ending
does rabbit-proof fence
in others
the way
of nijinsky 's diaries
coping , in one way or another
organized crime story
excels in the art of impossible disappearing\/reappearing acts
that haynes
of gay men
civilized mind
stoner midnight flick , sci-fi deconstruction
a kind , unapologetic , sweetheart
run of the mill
messy and
just brilliant in this
little new added
a straight-ahead thriller that
the most brilliant and brutal uk crime film since jack carter
all the dysfunctional family dynamics
' romantic
does n't follow the stale , standard , connect-the-dots storyline which has become commonplace in movies that explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world
entering a church , synagogue or temple
best describes this film : honest
central figure
it is very difficult to care about the character ,
rude
for its excellent storytelling , its economical , compressed characterisations and for its profound humanity
one problem
me territory
meets electric boogaloo
like locusts in a horde these things will keep coming
into a typical romantic triangle
like schindler 's list
admit that i am baffled by jason x.
an outright bodice-ripper
considering just
a cinematic poem
of the lambs
that 's as crisp and to the point
$ 40 million version
gamut
not all of the stories work and the ones that do are thin and scattered , but the film works well enough to make it worth watching
the film is so bleak that it 's hardly watchable
say for plenty of movies that flow through the hollywood pipeline without a hitch
the historical , philosophical , and ethical issues that intersect with them
one of those war movies
signing that dotted line
, never rises above the level of a telanovela .
company .
hardly a nuanced portrait
psychological mystery
about the swinging subculture
expressing
the execution is pretty weary
in handy
neurotic energy
bounds along with the rat-a-tat energy of `` his girl friday , '' maintaining a light touch while tackling serious themes .
he 's just a sad aristocrat in tattered finery , and the film seems as deflated as he does .
it could have been something special ,
sexual practice
than last summer 's ` divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood , '
an elegant and sly deadpan
the color palette
allows his cast members
skeptics
busby
will certainly
to travel
has an uppity musical beat that you can dance to , but its energy ca n't compare to the wit , humor and snappy dialogue of the original .
bill plympton , the animation master
achieves its emotional power and moments of revelation
had left well enough alone and just filmed the opera without all these distortions of perspective
truly good
hoary dialogue , fluxing accents
to the bitter end
fascinating than the results
note
super - violent ,
disease
it has a dashing and resourceful hero ; a lisping , reptilian villain ; big fights ; big hair ; lavish period scenery ; and a story just complicated enough to let you bask in your own cleverness as you figure it out .
and twisted characters
relatively lightweight commercial fare such as notting hill to commercial fare with real thematic heft .
it no longer recognizes the needs of moviegoers for real characters and compelling plots
is just a little bit hard to love
the movie is n't horrible
is so deadly dull that watching the proverbial paint dry would be a welcome improvement
to be pleasant in spite of its predictability
be his way of saying that piffle is all that the airhead movie business deserves from him right now
very entertaining , thought-provoking film
his movie to work at the back of your neck long after you leave the theater
videos
his words
for the sequels
to the iranian voting process
they may , lawrence unleashes his trademark misogyny -- er , comedy -- like a human volcano or an overflowing septic tank , take your pick
exhibits the shallow sensationalism characteristic of soap opera ... more salacious telenovela than serious drama .
show-stoppingly hilarious , but
of gently swaying back and forth as it cradles its characters , veiling tension beneath otherwise tender movements
to merely bad rather than painfully awful
, lifeless
discreet filmmakers
gets the tone
shouts classic french nuance
watching this one
what 's with the unexplained baboon cameo ?
to the film 's direction
stinks from start to finish , like a wet burlap sack of gloom .
a cinephile 's feast , an invitation to countless interpretations
does n't always succeed in its quest to be taken seriously
a story about intelligent high school
stubbornly refused to gel
savvy director robert j. siegel and his co-writers
matthew cirulnick
revolution studios and
measured
who understands how to create and sustain a mood
has created a brilliant motion picture .
ongoing -
make a gorgeous pair ...
does all of this , and more
a meatier deeper beginning and\/or ending would have easily tipped this film into the `` a '' range , as is
it 's stuffy and pretentious in a give-me-an-oscar kind of way
the `` a '' range ,
worse than ` silence of the lambs ' better than ` hannibal '
swooping down on a string of exotic locales
too many films
the translation ... another routine hollywood frightfest in which the slack execution italicizes the absurdity of the premise
wear thin
to watch witherspoon 's talents wasting away inside unnecessary films like legally blonde and sweet home abomination , i mean , alabama
next year
lovely , sad dance
could even
about any movie with a life-affirming message
of familial ties
it 's what makes this rather convoluted journey worth taking
dong -rrb-
that stalls in its lackluster gear of emotional blandness
dark , intelligent warning cry
fade
waydowntown
about the plight of american indians in modern america
disappointing
even when there are lulls
its own way
there 's a whole heap of nothing at the core of this slight coming-of-age\/coming-out tale .
a hallmark card
with something cool
the idea of the white man arriving on foreign shores to show wary natives the true light
watch and -- especially --
men in black mayhem
is that it has none of the pushiness and decibel volume of most contemporary comedies
friday the 13th
expect much more from a talent as outstanding as director bruce mcculloch .
slow parade
the hero of the story rediscovers his passion in life
get more out
the most screwy thing
this much imagination and nerve
a pathetic exploitation film that tries to seem sincere , and just seems worse for the effort .
watching this movie
every sequel
entertainment adults
so insanely stupid ,
the film 's end as hopeful or optimistic
find stardom
has more in common with a fireworks display than a movie , which normally is expected to have characters and a storyline .
cross-dressing
an indispensable peek at the art and the agony of making people
this scarlet 's letter is a. . .
the movie is a silly -lrb- but not sophomoric -rrb- romp through horror and hellish conditions .
pale successor
you 're down for a silly hack-and-slash flick
lyrical
space-based homage
this interminable , shapeless documentary about the swinging subculture
who do n't believe in santa claus
pedro
punch-drunk love ''
to define his hero 's background or motivations
like the english patient and the unbearable lightness of being
you wo n't have any trouble getting kids to eat up these veggies .
arty gay film .
for a series of preordained events
antonio
anteing up some movie star charisma
the production has been made with an enormous amount of affection , so we believe these characters love each other .
of flick
has created a breathtakingly assured and stylish work of spare dialogue and acute expressiveness
while -lrb- roman coppola -rrb-
elegantly appointed period drama
like about a movie with a ` children 's ' song that includes the line ` my stepdad 's not mean , he 's just adjusting '
provides a very moving and revelatory footnote to the holocaust .
the turntable is now outselling the electric guitar ... ''
george ratliff 's documentary , hell house ,
old ` juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks with titles
if this sappy script was the best the contest received
scum
we can make
an enjoyable trifle
the light , comic side
snared
new adaptation
little grace -lrb- rifkin 's -rrb- tale of precarious skid-row dignity
the two leads ,
soothe and break your heart
travis bickle
what makes this rather convoluted journey worth taking
assumption
fathers and sons , and the uneasy bonds between them , rarely have received such a sophisticated and unsentimental treatment on the big screen as they do in this marvelous film .
's uninteresting .
all or nothing
stay away
has improved upon the first and taken it a step further , richer and deeper .
lyne 's latest , the erotic thriller unfaithful
professional injuries
the reassuring manner
without vulgarity , sex scenes , and cussing
are all in the performances
make in filming opera
a strong thumbs up
that , half an hour in ,
pbs program
that made me want to bolt the theater in the first 10 minutes
to blame for all that
hour photo 's
there are scenes of cinematic perfection that steal your heart away .
stealing
a fine effort
's a movie that accomplishes so much that one viewing ca n't possibly be enough
sticks
humanize
's now ,
what sets ms. birot 's film apart from others in the genre is a greater attention to the parents -- and particularly the fateful fathers -- in the emotional evolution of the two bewitched adolescents .
rawness
a feel-bad ending for a depressing story that throws a bunch of hot-button items in the viewer 's face and asks to be seen as hip , winking social commentary
filmmaking from one of french cinema 's master craftsmen
peralta
oleander
while you have to admit it 's semi-amusing to watch robert deniro belt out `` when you 're a jet
's no reason to miss interview with the assassin
someplace between consuming self-absorption
tedious picture
in its ` message-movie ' posturing
insomnia does not become one of those rare remakes to eclipse the original , but
to say that the film makes the viewer feel like the movie 's various victimized audience members after a while , but it also happens to be the movie 's most admirable quality
, duty and love
the animation and backdrops are lush and inventive
the plot is paper-thin and the characters are n't interesting enough to watch them go about their daily activities for two whole hours .
it 's nice to see piscopo again after all these years
continent
trying to be daring and original
serve such literate material
an awful lot like life --
, the screenplay only comes into its own in the second half .
already has one strike against it .
a thousand cliches
know how to suffer ' and if you see this film you 'll know too .
the last trombone
mira
hmmm ... might i suggest that the wayward wooden one end it all by stuffing himself into an electric pencil sharpener ?
drek .
ideas of revolution # 9
rare trick
in your own cleverness
the comic scenes fly
an unbalanced mixture of graphic combat footage and almost saccharine domestic interludes that are pure hollywood
its plaintiveness
w
run-of-the-mill profanity
a fairly impressive debut from the director , charles stone iii
the full emotional involvement and
an entertaining mix of period drama and flat-out farce that should please history fans
prevent
a serious movie with serious ideas
slightly humorous and tender story
a solid , well-formed satire .
're down for a silly hack-and-slash flick
past seagal films
he 's the best brush in the business
seems uncertain whether it wants to be an acidic all-male all about eve or a lush , swooning melodrama in the intermezzo strain
draws you in
would you laugh if a tuba-playing dwarf rolled down a hill in a trash can
just honest enough to provide the pleasures of a slightly naughty , just-above-average off - broadway play
it is , however , a completely honest , open-hearted film that should appeal to anyone willing to succumb to it .
thanks largely to williams
a fascinating character 's
cannon 's confidence
guessable
it weirdly appealing
is a master of shadow , quietude , and room noise
bring tissues .
hold dear about cinema
that so many talented people could participate in such an
as the libretto directs , ideally capturing the opera 's drama and lyricism
foreign mush
uneven
dense ,
it 's a bad sign when you 're rooting for the film to hurry up and get to its subjects ' deaths just so the documentary will be over ,
suspenseful and
in the travails of creating a screenplay
a real story
period trappings right
it 's a well-written and occasionally challenging social drama that actually has something interesting to say
i speak fluent flatula , ' advises denlopp after a rather , er , bubbly exchange with an alien deckhand
'40s
memories of rollerball have faded , and
parents , on the other hand , will be ahead of the plot at all times , and
principled as jane
to convince us that acting transfigures esther
abandoned their slim hopes and dreams
snowman
nervous energy , moral ambiguity and
ours
what a thrill ride
the twist endings were actually surprising
the near-impossible
`` feardotcom '' has the makings of an interesting meditation on the ethereal nature of the internet and the otherworldly energies it could channel , but it simply becomes a routine shocker .
nearly
a cult film
would leave you cold
will anyone
drawers to justify a film
it is ok for a movie to be something of a sitcom apparatus , if the lines work , the humor has point and the actors are humanly engaged
little action
a fiercely clever and subtle film ,
making his directorial feature debut
100-minute movie
but while the highly predictable narrative falls short , treasure planet is truly gorgeous to behold .
commercialism all in the same movie ... without neglecting character development for even one minute
gory mayhem
martin lawrence live '
add up to a satisfying crime drama .
you 'd have a hard time believing it was just coincidence .
in tongues
provocative theme
the cartoon 's
distinguish one sci-fi work from another
verbally
remarkably accessible and haunting
koury frighteningly
gloriously unsubtle
dickens
the universal theme of becoming a better person through love has never been filmed more irresistibly than in ` baran . '
cliched and
how much good
yet
the female condition
many silent movies
we felt when the movie ended so damned soon
a little coffee
is nothing funny in this every-joke-has - been-told-a - thousand-times - before movie
a reactive cipher , when opening the man 's head and heart is the only imaginable reason for the film to be made
exceptional lead performances
unschooled comedy
at least it possesses some
become a cold , calculated exercise in postmodern pastiche winds
charming , banter-filled comedy
, there should have been a more compelling excuse to pair susan sarandon and goldie hawn .
is grossly contradictory in conveying its social message ,
a rather toothless take
's nothing exactly wrong here
try to create characters out of the obvious cliches
somewhat backhanded
about the symbiotic relationship between art and life
flashy , overlong soap opera .
all-woman
's surprisingly decent
though frodo 's quest remains unfulfilled
the things costner movies are known for
handsome but unfulfilling suspense drama
no doubt that krawczyk deserves a huge amount of the credit for the film 's thoroughly winning tone
as a detailed personal portrait and
ambitious comic escapade
a comedian
like the world of his film
the russian word
refreshing .
a lot more painful than an unfunny movie that thinks it 's hilarious
you can taste it
joined in song
one of the most plain white toast comic book films
-lrb- gored bullfighters , comatose ballerinas -rrb-
gives you something
headed down the toilet with the ferocity of a frozen burrito after an all-night tequila bender
shrek ''
has one of the most moronic screenplays of the year , full of holes that will be obvious even to those who are n't looking for them .
the touch is generally light enough and the performances , for the most part , credible
in watching the resourceful molly stay a step ahead of her pursuers
beautifully shot , but ultimately flawed film
between mothers
this region and
there 's a plethora of characters in this picture , and not one of them is flat
to the core of what it actually means to face your fears , to be a girl in a world of boys , to be a boy truly in love with a girl ,
for kids -lrb- of all ages -rrb- that like adventure
to keep you at the edge of your seat with its shape-shifting perils , political intrigue and brushes with calamity
necessarily bad
casual filmgoers
one big laugh , three or
hem the movie
sometimes incisive and sensitive portrait
gay sex
your skin and , some plot blips
're far better served by the source material .
a far bigger , far more meaningful story than one in which little green men come to earth for harvesting purposes
action laudable
of dishonesty
dough
it is ok for a movie to be something of a sitcom apparatus , if the lines work , the humor has point and
adorably ditsy
of material in the film 's short 90 minutes
like a fragment of an underdone potato
it made me realize that we really have n't had a good cheesy b-movie playing in theaters since ... well ... since last week 's reign of fire .
its body humour and reinforcement
a very entertaining , thought-provoking film with a simple message
of a stray barrel
of digital filmmaking
a film neither bitter nor sweet , neither romantic nor comedic
a realm where few non-porn films venture
loosely speaking , we 're in all of me territory again , and ,
wish you had n't seen
as tiresome as 9 seconds
is of overwhelming waste
about as subtle
fight
a movie as you
the addition of a biblical message will either improve the film for you
animator todd mcfarlane 's superhero dystopia
better satiric
95-minute commercial
without the balm of right-thinking ideology
as the rocket scientist
stiff and
seeds
completely disposable
small-budget film
wants to be liked by the people who can still give him work
combines a comically dismal social realism with a farcically bawdy fantasy of redemption and regeneration .
the spectacle of gere in his dancing shoes
into sharp slivers and cutting impressions
a wishy-washy melodramatic movie
necessary to document all this emotional misery
is n't the most edgy piece of disney animation
remain just that
`` red dragon '' is entertaining .
a catalyst for the struggle of black manhood in restrictive and chaotic america
some judicious editing
he does this so well
elemental level
truly larger-than-life
inhabit their world without cleaving to a narrative arc
to fight her bully of a husband
receiving
good at being the ultra-violent gangster wannabe
, ararat is fiercely intelligent and uncommonly ambitious .
were made to share the silver screen
still knows how to make a point with poetic imagery
of the worst of the entire franchise
comedy only half as clever as it thinks it is
proves preposterous
brutally honest individual
a sweetly
, hollywood makes a valiant attempt to tell a story about the vietnam war before the pathology set in .
more filmmakers
a man 's body
is filled with deja vu moments
is genuinely inspirational
haul 'em
to care
more of an intriguing curiosity than a gripping thriller .
is richer than anticipated
may not be a huge cut of above the rest
the dragons are the real stars of reign of fire and you wo n't be disappointed
extremely flat lead performance
attack
is right at home in this french shocker playing his usual bad boy weirdo role
to the audience
it 's not just a feel-good movie
starving and untalented
never cuts corners .
ramifications
's a bad action movie
is haunting ... -lrb- it 's -rrb- what punk rock music used to be , and what the video medium could use more of : spirit , perception , conviction .
the third row
is so convincing that by movies ' end you 'll swear you are wet in some places and feel sand creeping in others .
the state
festival in cannes offers rare insight into the structure of relationships .
reaching for something just outside his grasp
swear you are wet in some places
the record industry really is
to boring , self-important stories of how horrible we are to ourselves and each other
's the inimitable diaz ,
, ultimately heartbreaking
accomplished and richly resonant work .
that it says far less about the horrifying historical reality than about the filmmaker 's characteristic style
a satisfying kids flck
, it tells a story whose restatement is validated by the changing composition of the nation .
was i scared
touching , raucously amusing ,
that does n't make the movie any less entertaining
pointless , tasteless and idiotic
though many of these guys are less than adorable
we never knew
linear
subscriber
puts a human face on derrida , and
the bland outweighs the nifty , and cletis tout never becomes the clever crime comedy it thinks it is .
jived
offers much colorful eye candy , including the spectacle of gere in his dancing shoes , hoofing and crooning with the best of them
your intelligence
seen and debated
meal
extended by iran to the afghani refugees who streamed across its borders , desperate for work and food
that it 's hard to take her spiritual quest at all seriously
its country conclusion '
might have been tempted to change his landmark poem to
con , for adults
we often reel in when we should be playing out
average white band 's
stronger stomach
not the first , by the way --
it is also beautifully acted .
at its emotional core
technically and artistically inept .
might want to catch freaks as a matinee
infuses the movie with much of its slender
curiously depressing
which is to say it 's unburdened by pretensions to great artistic significance
so deadly
h
confirms lynne ramsay as an important , original talent in international cinema
battle
narration
not a strike against yang 's similarly themed yi yi , but i found what time ?
is hell .
curiously
it 's the perfect star vehicle for grant , allowing him to finally move away from his usual bumbling , tongue-tied screen persona .
it feels like a glossy rehash .
to tackling life 's wonderment
after a while
to be emotional
you are willing to do this
is fabulously funny and over the top as a ` very sneaky ' butler who excels in the art of impossible disappearing\/reappearing acts
is far-flung , illogical , and plain stupid .
a muddled drama about coming to terms with death
on hopkins ' inclination to play hannibal lecter again , even though harris has no immediate inclination to provide a fourth book
the movie as a whole
its special effects
his signature style
plot moments
the film was better than saving private ryan
ticket-buyers with great expectations
with such good humor
this time
puerile men
disingenuous
feeling like a great missed opportunity
i 'm telling you
hotsies
strictly in the knowledge imparted
delivers on that promise
go far enough in its humor or stock ideas to stand out as particularly memorable or even all that funny
seeing seinfeld at home
waterlogged
conversational
scary-funny
zipper
have been a lot nastier
a large human tragedy
anyone who suffers through this film
while solondz tries and tries hard
michael paul
the most frantic , virulent and foul-natured christmas season pics ever delivered by a hollywood studio
a very pretty after-school special .
all the more
there are some fairly unsettling scenes , but they never succeed in really rattling the viewer .
of cinema paradiso
whose seeming
the more graphic violence
lyrical metaphor
there 's plenty to impress about e.t.
of the human heart
to fax it
each other 's existence
frequent flurries of creative belly laughs and genuinely enthusiastic performances ... keep the movie slaloming through its hackneyed elements with enjoyable ease .
the most entertaining bonds in years
proves preposterous , the acting is robotically italicized ,
meyjes '
bump-in
any recent film
in a fresh way
germany 's
lingual and cultural differences ...
here seems to have recharged him .
maintain a straight face
children 's entertainment , superhero comics , and japanese animation
makes it all the more compelling
as a spoof of such
, mind-numbingly , indescribably bad
britney wo n't do it one more time , as far as
characterizes
'll go to weave a protective cocoon around his own ego
comes along that is so insanely stupid , so awful in so many ways that watching it leaves you giddy
can enjoy
, heartfelt
boasting this many genuine cackles
philip
the courage of new york 's finest and a nicely understated expression of the grief
because he 's afraid of his best-known creation
the singles ward
hate el crimen del padre amaro because it 's anti-catholic
graceland
soup
equally hard
concentration
indie snipes
of sorority boys
a parody of a comedy of a premise
interesting psychological game
, it is n't a comparison to reality so much as it is a commentary about our knowledge of films .
is , arguably ,
why `` they '' were here and what `` they '' wanted and quite honestly
the low-grade cheese standards
, other than to employ hollywood kids and people who owe favors to their famous parents .
you ca n't wait to see end .
poetics
large budget notwithstanding
my ribcage did n't ache by the end of kung pow
the proud warrior that still lingers in the souls of these characters
a saga
turns the goose-pimple genre
shakes the oppressive , morally superior good-for-you quality that almost automatically accompanies didactic entertainment
of gay culture
truly edgy -- merely crassly flamboyant and
awful
except it 's much
nothing else is
a convolution of language
anyone who ever fantasized about space travel but ca n't afford the $ 20 million ticket to ride a russian rocket should catch this imax offering .
something unintentionally
than to the story line
with a chastity belt
housing options
last tango in paris ''
haunted ship
intelligent screenplay
special talents
if the film is well-crafted and this one is
a reworking of die hard and cliffhanger
the strength and sense
your average television
exists
cinematic vision
who mourns her tragedies in private and embraces life in public
is funny enough to justify the embarrassment of bringing a barf bag to the moviehouse
veracity and narrative grace
compulsion
luminous
no pastry
-lrb- i -rrb-
it lacks in outright newness
somewhat disappointing and meandering saga
chesterton and lewis
have a freshness and modesty that transcends their predicament .
as a touching , transcendent love story
dependent
is bravado -- to take an entirely stale concept and push it through the audience 's meat grinder one more time .
strident and inelegant in its ` message-movie ' posturing
disney scrape
the big one
unfakable sense
slightly humorous and tender
about being subjected to farts , urine , feces , semen , or any of the other foul substances
seen ,
the blair witch formula
the familiar topic
most battered women
a film that hews out a world and carries us effortlessly from darkness to light
feels unusually assured .
comedy genre
one that is presented with great sympathy and intelligence
heroic tale
all round , but what really sets the film apart is debrauwer 's refusal to push the easy emotional buttons
alexander payne 's
's an unhappy situation
has made a movie about critical reaction to his two previous movies , and about his responsibility to the characters that he creates
shows he can outgag any of those young whippersnappers making moving pictures today .
to say beyond the news
invitingly
napoleon films
considers cliched dialogue and perverse escapism a source of high hilarity
a screen adaptation of oscar wilde 's classic satire
lackluster
you have an interest in the characters you see
is no hollywood villain
an edifying glimpse
seventy-minute
like an all-star salute
the maker 's
their relationships
yet depressing
bob 's
with the hail of bullets , none of which ever seem to hit
villainous vampires
my big fat greek wedding is not only the best date movie of the year , it 's also a -- dare i say it twice -- delightfully charming -- and totally american , i might add -- slice of comedic bliss .
mr. deeds is , as comedy goes , very silly -- and in the best way
a delightful little film that revels in its own simplicity
the flamboyant , the outrageous
for its eccentric , accident-prone characters , and for the crazy things that keep people going in this crazy life
run lola run
wacky sight gags , outlandish color schemes , and
better described as a ghost story gone badly awry .
that it does have a few cute moments
plod along .
the obligatory break-ups
its curmudgeon
particularly engaging
limbo
the origin story is well told ,
to faith and rainbows
that first made audiences on both sides of the atlantic love him
philippe , who makes oliver far more interesting than the character 's lines would suggest ,
am not generally a huge fan of cartoons derived from tv shows , but hey arnold !
scotland looks wonderful , the fans are often funny fanatics , the showdown sure beats a bad day of golf
s \* h ''
a well-done film of a self-reflexive , philosophical nature .
, the new thriller proves that director m. night shyamalan can weave an eerie spell and that mel gibson can gasp , shudder and even tremble without losing his machismo .
shown on the projection television screen of a sports bar
haynes -lrb-
thanksgiving to-do list
'' it 's not .
it may be a no-brainer
that is even lazier and far less enjoyable .
spaces both large ... and small ... with considerable aplomb
immersive powers
deadeningly drawn-out
dark green
kind of terrific
tells us in his narration that ` this is a story without surprises
in some movies and artfully restrained in others , 65-year-old jack nicholson
it irritates and saddens me that martin lawrence 's latest vehicle can explode obnoxiously into 2,500 screens while something of bubba ho-tep 's clearly evident quality may end up languishing on a shelf somewhere .
to slovenly life in this self-deprecating , biting and witty feature written by charlie kaufman and his twin brother , donald , and directed by spike jonze
specific scary scenes or
an original and highly cerebral examination
's impossible to ascertain whether the film is , at its core , deeply pessimistic or quietly hopeful
is a winner
of zero
losers in a gone-to-seed hotel
that crosses sexual identity
picnic ranks
a failure
is still charming here .
a cogent defense of the film as entertainment ,
with people who just want to live their lives
does strong , measured work
moving as the filmmakers seem to think
just send it to cranky .
all the substance
are all things we 've seen before .
its own cuteness
populist
almost every single facet
of errors
from its cheesy screenplay
gaping enough to pilot an entire olympic swim team
the tale has turned from sweet to bittersweet
the whole mess
that simply does n't
, austin powers in goldmember has some unnecessary parts and is kinda wrong in places .
ice cube , benjamins
tear-drenched
your bailiwick
be wishing for a watch that makes time go faster rather than the other way around
-- on the way to striking a blow for artistic integrity --
phony humility barely camouflaging grotesque narcissism
had begun to bronze
cathartic truth telling
goes off
through prison bars
poignant comedy
worked too hard on this movie
or detached pleasure
as nadia , a russian mail-order bride who comes to america speaking not a word of english
to provide an enjoyable 100 minutes in a movie theater
streamed
the film does n't sustain its initial promise with a jarring , new-agey tone creeping into the second half
is both funny and irritating
important movie
strange ,
noyce creates a film of near-hypnotic physical beauty even as he tells a story as horrifying as any in the heart-breakingly extensive annals of white-on-black racism .
between consuming self-absorption
that ` they do n't make movies like they used to anymore
it 's dench who really steals the show
, west
the intelligence of gay audiences has been grossly underestimated , and a meaty plot and well-developed characters have been sacrificed for skin and flash that barely fizzle .
movie structures
proves that it 's easier to change the sheets than to change hackneyed concepts when it comes to dreaming up romantic comedies .
dark satire and childhood awakening
worthwhile glimpse
this 90-minute dud could pass for mike tyson 's e !
electrocute and dismember their victims in full consciousness
to please
cinema classic
efficiency
horses could fly
fit all of pootie tang in between its punchlines
that they are actually releasing it into theaters
aspiration to be a true ` epic '
so convinced of its own brilliance
directors john musker and ron clements , the team behind the little mermaid , have produced sparkling retina candy
that man
to come out of china in recent years
the movie 's major and most devastating flaw is its reliance on formula , though , and it 's quite enough to lessen the overall impact the movie could have had
anemic chronicle
upon the relationships of the survivors
hewitt
kafkaesque
mr. zhang 's subject matter is , to some degree at least , quintessentially american
that few movies have ever approached
gives it a buoyant delivery
all in all
armed with a game supporting cast , from the pitch-perfect forster to the always hilarious meara and levy , like mike shoots and scores , doing its namesake proud .
suppose it 's lovely that cal works out his issues with his dad and comes to terms with his picture-perfect life
to the rescue in the final reel
is quaid 's performance
26
caine and mr. fraser
vapid actor 's exercise to appropriate the structure of arthur schnitzler 's reigen
misfit
fans and
alternately hilarious and sad ,
like its easily dismissive
stop-and-start pacing
degraded things
lunacy
once again that he 's the best brush in the business
theater
will leave you wanting more , not to mention leaving you with some laughs and a smile on your face .
stays close to the ground in a spare and simple manner and does n't pummel us with phony imagery or music .
imperious
so intensely , but with restraint
creative interference
elevate it beyond its formula to the level of classic romantic comedy to which it aspires
ick '
paranoia , and celebrityhood .
both the movie
to each other and themselves
a real documentary
fast and funny , an action cartoon that 's suspenseful enough for older kids but not too scary for the school-age crowd .
the artsy pretensions
see over and over
to make creative contributions to the story and dialogue
clock
that the rampantly designed equilibrium becomes a concept doofus
out so funny
an actor who is great fun to watch performing in a film that is only mildly diverting
a silly , nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick
shocks and bouts
amateur ' in almost every frame
insane liberties
in which murder is casual and fun
zhuangzhuang
polanski is saying what he has long wanted to say , confronting the roots of his own preoccupations and obsessions ,
a brazil-like , hyper-real satire
there 's so much to look at in metropolis you hate to tear your eyes away from the images long enough to read the subtitles .
paced ,
denis -rrb- accomplishes in his chilling , unnerving film
but what 's nice is that there 's a casual intelligence that permeates the script .
so many red herrings , so many false scares ,
from humor
mein
in the lead roles
nonstop hoot
is essentially a whip-crack of a buddy movie that ends with a whimper
the most depressing movie-going experiences i can think of
of a place alongside the other hannibal movies
while parker and co-writer catherine di napoli are faithful to melville 's plotline , they and a fully engaged supporting cast ... have made the old boy 's characters more quick-witted than any english lit
of so many recent movies
a kitchen sink
as self-aware movies go , who is cletis tout ?
entering a church , synagogue or temple does n't mean you have to check your brain at the door
of less
that so often end up on cinema screens
courageous scottish lady
hands out awards
it 's one
fundamentally unknowable
, reliable textbook
the film 's direction
stare and sniffle , respectively , as ledger attempts , in vain , to prove that movie-star intensity can overcome bad hair design
of the iranian new wave
you could easily be dealing with right now in your lives
anyone who 's seen george roy hill 's 1973 film , `` the sting
i thought the relationships were wonderful , the comedy was funny , and the love ` real ' .
this is not chabrol 's best , but
with cultural and political issues
star-studded
terror by suggestion
no problem with `` difficult '' movies ,
been ,
a while , a movie
a trail
funnier than being about something
is that it stinks .
by applying definition to both sides of the man
the reason
a majestic achievement
irrepressible eccentric
tangled
stevens '
thinking not only
a nice rhythm
her fans
could become a historically significant work as well as a masterfully made one
supposed to be madcap farce
represent totally exemplify middle-of-the-road mainstream
the humor wry
be fully forgotten
a job
deal with it
anne-sophie birot 's off-handed way of saying girls find adolescence difficult to wade through
ace
made a movie about critical reaction to his two previous movies , and about his responsibility to the characters that he creates
make him a problematic documentary subject
the result is so tame that even slightly wised-up kids would quickly change the channel .
it is not what is on the screen
-lrb- russell -rrb- makes good b movies -lrb- the mask , the blob -rrb- , and
survive a screening with little harm done , except maybe for the last 15 minutes , which are as maudlin as any after-school special you can imagine
de niro , mcdormand and
to be as naturally charming as it needs to be
from films crammed with movie references
would have been preferable ; after all , being about nothing is sometimes funnier than being about something .
see coming a mile away
unreachable way
's too long and unfocused
approach to the other
desperately want to be quentin tarantino when they grow up
board
innocent boy
rustic retreat and pee
thoroughly satisfying entertainment
foster child
while the frequent allusions to gurus and doshas will strike some westerners as verging on mumbo-jumbo ... broad streaks of common sense emerge with unimpeachable clarity .
mistake love liza for an adam sandler chanukah song
a smart , solid , kinetically-charged spy flick worthy
the fugitive
contemporary interpretation
levity
eventually arrives at its heart , as simple self-reflection meditation .
it has a genuine dramatic impact
clever and cutting
o'fallon
have gone a long way
of what it felt like to be a new yorker -- or , really , to be a human being -- in the weeks after 9\/11
scarcely worth
works so well i 'm almost recommending it , anyway -- maybe not to everybody , but certainly to people with a curiosity about
this movie is 90 minutes long , and life is too short
basically , it 's pretty but dumb .
dark beauty
some serious issues about iran 's electoral process
chin
sure
movie experiences
with narrative form
its depiction of the lives of the papin sister and
a ride
as well as one , ms. mirren , who did -rrb-
that organ
shallow and immature character with whom
and male lead ralph fiennes
five years from now
kaufman and jonze take huge risks to ponder the whole notion of passion -- our desire as human beings for passion in our lives and the emptiness one feels when it is missing
what you thought of the first film
will filmmakers copy the `` saving private ryan '' battle scenes before realizing steven spielberg
members of the cultural elite
surveyed high school students ... and came back with the astonishing revelation that `` they wanted to see something that did n't talk down to them
several themes derived from far less sophisticated and knowing horror films
that underlay the relentless gaiety
on the meaning and value of family
take us on his sentimental journey of the heart
bring fresh , unforced naturalism to their characters
japanese director shohei imamura 's
broken character study
`` chicago '' in 2002
's a rare window on an artistic collaboration
is in the same category as x-men - occasionally brilliant but mostly average , showing signs of potential for the sequels , but not giving us much this time around
get you thinking , ` are we there yet
cold
has nothing good to speak about other than the fact that it is relatively short
terrorism
was worse . ''
survives intact in bv 's re-voiced version
pretentious , fascinating , ludicrous , provocative and vainglorious
acted but by no means scary horror movie .
adhering
smart , not cloying
a bittersweet contemporary comedy about benevolent deception , which , while it may not rival the filmmaker 's period pieces , is still very much worth seeing .
dealt with british children rediscovering the power of fantasy during wartime
to make its subject interesting to those who are n't part of its supposed target audience
share no chemistry or engaging charisma .
your idea of a good time
even in terms of the low-grade cheese standards on which it operates , it never quite makes the grade as tawdry trash .
city beginnings
have directed him
in the theater watching this one
`` si , pretty much '' and `` por favor ,
the drama feels rigged and sluggish .
-lrb- carvey 's -rrb- characters are both overplayed and exaggerated , but
72-year-old
a witty expose on the banality and hypocrisy of too much kid-vid
ham
if this movie leaves you cool
disinterest
overly familiar
the actor
teenagers
to growth in his ninth decade
about murder
holocaust escape story
that she never lets her character become a caricature -- not even with that radioactive hair
a cricket game
i wanted more .
tom stoppard
those 24-and-unders
devastatingly
a romantic comedy plotline straight from the ages
withered
lonely and
like the ghost and mr. chicken
initial anomie
with its celeb-strewn backdrop well used .
juliette binoche 's sand is vivacious , but
some good laughs
'd earn
, the guys is a somber trip worth taking .
too cliched
a really funny movie
a typically observant , carefully nuanced and intimate french coming-of-age film that is an encouraging debut feature but has a needlessly downbeat ending that is too heavy for all that has preceded it .
vivid characters
between reluctant
-lrb- a -rrb- satisfying niblet
's made a difference to nyc inner-city youth
cruelties
expressly
exactly the kind of buddy cop comedy
an eloquent memorial
about lily chou-chou
includes too much obvious padding
weirded
possibly not since grumpy old men have i heard a film so solidly connect with one demographic while striking out with another .
been there done that
purpose or
gordy
sends you out of the theater feeling
york metropolitan area
only imaginable
brian tufano 's handsome widescreen photography
the direction occasionally rises to the level of marginal competence , but for most of the film it is hard to tell who is chasing who or why .
featuring an oscar-worthy performance by julianne moore
in more ways that one in clockstoppers , a sci-fi thriller as lazy as it is interminable
may leave the theater with more questions than answers , but
'' is a perfect family film to take everyone to since there 's no new `` a christmas carol '' out in the theaters this year .
deceptively minimalist
hypocrisy
xxx
it 's a compelling and horrifying story , and
do it in
rivalry
wanes .
pay-off
, indie trick
is n't really about anything .
this is the one .
not even with that radioactive hair
instigator michael moore 's
... too contrived to be as naturally charming as it needs to be .
only fifteen minutes
reef adventure
wondering why lee 's character did n't just go to a bank manager and save everyone the misery
can do
anything ever
an irresistible blend of warmth and humor and
affects of cultural and geographical displacement
airhead movie business
have been saved if the director , tom dey , had spliced together bits and pieces of midnight run and 48 hours -lrb- and , for that matter , shrek -rrb-
expansion
the rich performances by friel -- and especially williams , an american actress who becomes fully english -- round out the square edges .
faster
is that it 's a crime movie made by someone who obviously knows nothing about crime
blake 's philosophy
, spooky
like their romances
jumps around
the difference between this and
the members manage to pronounce kok exactly as you think they might , thus giving the cast ample opportunity to use that term as often as possible .
like showgirls and glitter , the most entertaining moments here are unintentional .
spy-action or buddy movie
almost perpetually wasted
shum 's
this sappy ethnic sleeper proves that not only blockbusters pollute the summer movie pool .
8 crazy nights
vigils
he knows how a daily grind can kill love
hyphenate
while the story does seem pretty unbelievable at times , it 's awfully entertaining to watch .
one scene
succumbs to gravity and plummets to earth
a coherent rhythm going
be said about stealing harvard
height
transforms that reality
during that final , beautiful scene
that it does n't follow the stale , standard , connect-the-dots storyline which has become commonplace in movies that explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world
could easily be called the best korean film of 2002 .
ah na 's
combines the enigmatic features of ` memento '
laughs are lacking
picked it
've reeked of a been-there , done-that sameness
the voices
university computer science departments
cast of palestinian and israeli children
do they involve the title character herself
, contemplative , and sublimely beautiful .
read
b-12 shot
sucking you in ...
the director at his most sparkling
philadelphia story
a fierce dance
the horror film franchise
mainstream foreign mush
's supposed to be a romantic comedy
of the movies you 'd want to watch if you only had a week to live
the comedy was funny
is a wartime farce in the alternately comic and gut-wrenching style of joseph heller or kurt vonnegut
what antwone fisher is n't , however , is original .
his control
if jews were catholics
and primary colors
it falls far short of poetry , but
but what underdog movie since the bad news bears has been ?
a lousy way
intimately
for those of us who respond more strongly to storytelling than computer-generated effects , the new star wars installment has n't escaped the rut dug by the last one .
evolved from star
nothing remotely topical or sexy
big laughs
all sides of the political spectrum
of emotional blandness
fizzle
about the original conflict
great over-the-top moviemaking if you 're in a slap-happy mood
your average formulaic romantic quadrangle
funny without hitting below the belt
with a kind of art-house gay porn film
has its moments ,
about the optimism of a group of people who are struggling to give themselves a better lot in life than the ones
about a boy injects just enough freshness into the proceedings to provide an enjoyable 100 minutes in a movie theater .
will probably disturb many who see it
drumbeat
the material to fit the story
off enough
a.s. byatt , demands
whose crisp framing , edgy camera work , and wholesale ineptitude
sophisticated
an italian immigrant family
throw elbows when necessary
bonding
truly distinctive and a deeply pertinent
happy hour kinda
interest attal and gainsbourg
any actor of talent
its attempts
cross swords
, it 's a wacky and inspired little film that works effortlessly at delivering genuine , acerbic laughs .
ends with a large human tragedy .
a crass and insulting homage to great films
get on a board and
a witty expose
`` soon-to-be-forgettable '' section
quick-cut edits
, red dragon rates as an exceptional thriller .
for touched by an angel simplicity
take centre screen , so that the human story is pushed to one side .
deeply felt
of sour immortals
the action and special effects
signals director rick famuyiwa 's emergence as an articulate , grown-up voice in african-american cinema
glum
the four feathers
a copenhagen neighborhood
feels a bit
as well-written as sexy beast , not as gloriously flippant as lock , stock and two smoking barrels , but stylish and moody and
video games are more involving than this mess .
generates plot points with a degree of randomness usually achieved only by lottery drawing
in laramie following the murder of matthew shepard
for its overwhelming creepiness
manages to be compelling , amusing and unsettling at the same time
some very good comedic songs , strong finish
is an amicable endeavor .
the character 's lines would suggest
is n't exactly
you have enough finely tuned acting to compensate for the movie 's failings .
dramatic substance
the more serious-minded concerns
will due
or not
also one of the most curiously depressing
the otherwise bleak tale
first-time director denzel washington
whether or not
and de niro
young ballesta and
with a real stake in the american sexual landscape
cling to the edge of your seat , tense with suspense
for his performance if nothing else
since beauty and the beast
kinky
is hilarious as she tries to resuscitate the fun-loving libertine lost somewhere inside the conservative , handbag-clutching sarandon
it 's unburdened by pretensions to great artistic significance
the movie only proves that hollywood no longer has a monopoly on mindless action
, or childish
to either effort in three hours of screen time
decides
look no further , because here it is
the rare imax movie that you 'll wish was longer than an hour .
a bit cold and relatively flavorless
party scenes
spy film
detailed performances
of her old life
in its lack of poetic frissons
sentimentalizing it or denying its brutality
the action here is unusually tame , the characters are too simplistic to maintain interest ,
might have made it an exhilarating
sappy as big daddy
decorating
peek at it through the fingers in front of your eyes
an admirable , sometimes exceptional film
a virtual roller-coaster ride of glamour and sleaze .
to be a new yorker -- or , really
running out screaming
never existed
are all in the performances , from foreman 's barking-mad taylor to thewlis 's smoothly sinister freddie and bettany\/mcdowell 's hard-eyed gangster
a vat of failed jokes , twitchy acting , and general boorishness
realistic portrayal
than him
a world that thrives on artificiality
exalted
's both charming and well acted
get under the skin
first sign
red van
's a liability .
paper-thin and
delivered in grand passion by the members of the various households .
lacks the generous inclusiveness that is the genre 's definitive , if disingenuous , feature
everyone thinks poo-poo jokes are ` edgy
it 's hard to imagine another director ever making his wife look so bad in a major movie .
asset
that celebi could take me back to a time before i saw this movie
anyone who has seen the hunger or cat people
precisely what
long shot
bond
with a parting
the lack of emphasis on music in britney spears ' first movie
perseverance
do the subject matter justice
of 19th-century prose
female and
, sweet home alabama is diverting in the manner of jeff foxworthy 's stand-up act .
harrowing movie
the actors must indeed be good to recite some of this laughable dialogue with a straight face .
on the feeble examples of big-screen poke-mania that have preceded it
throw smoochy
the water-camera operating team of don king , sonny miller , and michael stewart
reasonably attractive holiday contraption
sabotaged by ticking time bombs and other hollywood-action cliches
it still works .
something vital
imagine acting that could be any flatter
this sci-fi techno-sex thriller starts out bizarre and just keeps getting weirder .
after all the big build-up
with a slow , deliberate gait
conclusive
over the end of cinema
shoots
stand them
by the incredibly flexible cast
without compromising that complexity
a comedic or satirical target
than sorcerer 's stone
imposter
armchair tourists
's film ' in the worst sense of the expression
few lingering
not-quite-dead career
the reason to go
run through its otherwise comic narrative .
artificiality
... it can impart an almost visceral sense of dislocation and change .
other purpose
about hatred that offers no easy , comfortable resolution
style massacres erupt throughout
the assassination
advocacy cinema that carries you along in a torrent of emotion as it explores the awful complications of one terrifying day
the same problems
unfolds like a lazy summer afternoon and
je-gyu is -rrb-
suspects
mr. polanski is in his element here :
ramsay
serves as a painful elegy and sobering cautionary tale
an inexplicable , utterly distracting blunder
admit that they do n't like it
broke out
by whatever obscenity is at hand
an uncomfortable experience , but
superstar
with a ship as leaky
to the messiness of true stories
characterisation
haphazard , and inconsequential romantic
a part of that elusive adult world
rejects patent solutions to dramatize life 's messiness from inside out , in all its strange quirks .
airy
from a mere story point of view
at his own birthday party
creeps you out in high style , even if nakata did it better .
has ever given us
assuming that 's enough to sustain laughs
arc
the wit and revolutionary spirit of these performers and their era
with the the wisdom and humor of its subjects
the wise , wizened visitor from a faraway planet
-lrb- the kid 's -rrb- just too bratty for sympathy , and
complex and quirky ,
not-so-big
two directors with far less endearing disabilities
... margarita feels like a hazy high that takes too long to shake .
the romantic urgency
what the film is really getting at
reaching happiness
complicate the story
mystification
laundry
a little too familiar at the end
the theater feeling
its promise
at best ,
before , but beneath the exotic surface -lrb- and exotic dancing -rrb- it 's surprisingly old-fashioned
that final , beautiful scene
freundlich 's world traveler might have been one of the more daring and surprising american movies of the year .
it 's better suited for the history or biography channel , but
a poetic
well , it 's probably not accurate to call it a movie
has all the complexity and realistic human behavior of an episode of general hospital .
perfectly rendered
odoriferous
take movies
an intelligently
'll be wistful for the testosterone-charged wizardry of jerry bruckheimer productions , especially because half past dead is like the rock on a wal-mart budget
kate
growing up in japan
the film 's present
gheorghiu
true fans
's rarely as moronic as some campus gross-out films
well as
have a film like the hours as an alternative
from three decades ago
political issues
`` shakes the clown ''
will undoubtedly play well in european markets , where mr. besson is a brand name , and in asia , where ms. shu is an institution , but
100-minute
become very involved in the proceedings ;
hayao miyazaki 's
's both sitcomishly predictable and cloying in its attempts to be poignant
will find millions of eager fans .
is the great equalizer that can calm us of our daily ills and bring out joys in our lives that we never knew
a preordained `` big moment '' will occur and not `` if
hugh grant 's act is so consuming that sometimes it 's difficult to tell who the other actors in the movie are .
completely predictable plot
its brilliant touches
... the drama is finally too predictable to leave much of an impression .
tenderly
offbeat sensibilities for the earnest emotional core to emerge with any degree of accessibility
effecting change and
comedy franchise
best work
a number of themes
hat-in-hand approach
a lame romantic comedy about an unsympathetic character and someone who would not likely be so stupid as to get
laptops , cell phones and sketchy business plans
, these components combine into one terrific story with lots of laughs .
director-writer bille august ... depicts this relationship with economical grace , letting his superb actors convey martin 's deterioration and barbara 's sadness -- and , occasionally
these people
's a sweet , laugh-a-minute crowd pleaser that lifts your spirits as well as the corners of your mouth .
have no affinity for most of the characters
build some robots
see one
by bernard rose
personal velocity ought to be exploring these women 's inner lives
it deals with its story
`` the adventures of pluto nash '' is a big time stinker .
sara
shifting tone
to date from hong kong 's versatile stanley kwan
inchoate but
, laugh-a-minute crowd pleaser
odyssey
the history is fascinating
meandering , low on energy , and
sets a new benchmark for lameness .
hall 's
's all gratuitous before long
as vivid
deserves the dignity of an action hero motivated by something more than franchise possibilities
able to overcome the triviality of the story
try as you might to resist , if you 've got a place in your heart for smokey robinson , this movie will worm its way there .
to follow
students that deals with first love sweetly but also seriously
65th
into that annoying specimen of humanity
feels the dimming of a certain ambition , but
, curiously adolescent movie
is stilted
is relatively slow to come to the point
to recycle images and characters that were already tired 10 years ago
you wo n't be able to look away for a second
glover , the irrepressible eccentric of river 's edge , dead man and back to the future , is perfect casting for the role
funniest and most accurate
terror
's consistently surprising , easy to watch -- but
cares ?
flash that barely fizzle
the movie 's something-borrowed construction feels less the product of loving , well integrated homage and more like a mere excuse for the wan , thinly sketched story .
department
a guy who has waited three years with breathless anticipation for a new hal hartley movie to pore over
made , on all levels ,
science theater 3000 guys
despite
the mystery of four decades back the springboard for a more immediate mystery in the present
with any particular insight
commerce
feels more like a quickie tv special than a feature film
stretched out to 90 minutes .
averse as i usually am to feel-good , follow-your-dream hollywood fantasies
the performances are amiable and committed
a breadth of vision and an attention to detail that propels her into the upper echelons of the directing world
of theatrical comedy that , while past ,
pretends to teach
leaping from one arresting image to another , songs from the second floor has all the enjoyable randomness of a very lively dream and so manages to be compelling , amusing and unsettling at the same time .
the nerve-raked acting ,
shows its indie tatters and self-conscious seams
that prevents them from firing on all cylinders
is actually one of its strengths
dumbed-down version
teen-speak and
a better celebration
familiar -- and not in a good way
do n't believe ,
a.e.w. mason 's story to suit the sensibilities of a young american , a decision that plucks `` the four feathers ''
imperfect , love-hate relationship
might as well
conspiracy theories
unchecked heartache
thought of the first film
of making
a melancholy , emotional film
if you can read the subtitles -lrb- the opera is sung in italian -rrb- and you like ` masterpiece theatre ' type costumes , you 'll enjoy this movie .
normally , rohmer 's talky films fascinate me , but when he moves his setting to the past , and relies on a historical text , he loses the richness of characterization that makes his films so memorable
story writing
is an undeniably fascinating and playful fellow
rarely has skin looked as beautiful , desirable , even delectable , as it does in trouble every day .
is long on glamour and short on larger moralistic consequences , though it 's told with sharp ears and eyes for the tenor of the times .
woody allen has really found his groove these days .
they used to anymore
great scares and
blows
see the darker side of what 's going on with young tv actors -lrb- dawson leery did what ?!? -rrb- , or
daytime soap opera
possess , with or without access
've a taste for the quirky
recalls the cary grant of room for one more ,
the food is enticing
becomes
that usually goes straight to video -- with a lousy script , inept direction , pathetic acting , poorly dubbed dialogue and murky cinematography
is a pointless , meandering celebration of the goth-vampire , tortured woe-is-me lifestyle
about iran 's electoral process
wo n't argue with anyone who calls ` slackers ' dumb , insulting , or childish
-lrb- it -rrb- has the feel of a summer popcorn movie .
as the attics to which they were inevitably consigned
positive impression
manipulating
watered down the version of the one
rollerball sequences
fidel castro
the oddest and
of empathy for its characters
of real poignancy
life-changing chance encounters
lightweight story
that is n't nearly as graphic but much more powerful , brutally shocking and difficult to watch
've already seen city by the sea under a variety of titles
a hokey piece of nonsense that tries too hard to be emotional .
is more in love with strangeness than excellence .
setting distracts
really
upping the ante on each other
the casualties of war
unparalleled
turn out to be delightfully compatible here
hard to be quirky and funny that the strain is all too evident
, if unintentionally dull in its lack of poetic frissons .
yet compelling
allen 's funniest and most likeable movie in years .
far less sophisticated and
of a creaky `` pretty woman '' retread , with the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz and big-wave surfing that gives pic its title an afterthought
passable romantic
video\/dvd babysitter
boomer families
a sub-formulaic slap in the face to seasonal cheer
perfection
jarring
unusual but pleasantly
reveals itself slowly ,
transcend
the transformation of his character
of characterization
deadpan cool , wry humor and just the measure
very insecure man
the extravagant confidence of the exiled aristocracy and the cruel earnestness of the victorious revolutionaries
tufano
strong cast and surehanded direction
bowel movements
a hugely enjoyable film
it was feminism by the book
escape the heart of the boy when the right movie comes along , especially if it begins with the name of star wars
realizes a fullness that does not negate the subject
baffled the folks in the marketing department
to the cracked lunacy of the adventures of buckaroo banzai , but thanks to an astonishingly witless script
they are true to the essence of what it is to be ya-ya
's a cipher , played by an actress who smiles and frowns but does n't reveal an inner life .
cal
to believe in something that is improbable
a head-turner -- thoughtfully written ,
mora
think about after the final frame
beck 's next project
at every opportunity to do something clever , the film goes right over the edge and kills every sense of believability ... all you have left
be inside looking out
miserable
deserves a more engaged and honest treatment .
is an odd but ultimately satisfying blend of the sophomoric and the sublime .
is n't up to the level of the direction
thoughtfulness
fuel
kim ki-deok
unusual music
empty sub-music video style
it shine
the attempt to build up a pressure cooker of horrified awe emerges from the simple fact that the movie has virtually nothing to show .
like my christmas movies
bathtub
is to reduce everything he touches to a shrill , didactic cartoon
is extremely straight and mind-numbingly stilted , its episodic pacing keeping the film from developing any storytelling flow .
nia vardalos
a cushion
on many levels
the way it fritters away its potentially interesting subject matter via a banal script ,
an unstinting look at a collaboration between damaged people that may or may not qual
this uncharismatically beautiful
has-been
a delight
's fitfully funny but never
the essence of magic is its make-believe promise of life that soars above the material realm
fruit
none of this sounds promising and , indeed , the first half of sorority boys is as appalling as any ` comedy ' to ever spill from a projector 's lens
returns as a visionary with a tale full of nuance and character dimension .
the animated sequences
a straight guy
self-promotion
add up to little more than a screenful of gamesmanship that 's low on both suspense and payoff .
scarcely nourishing
intimate and universal cinema
see scratch for a lesson in scratching ,
has stopped challenging himself
though clearly well-intentioned
portray so convincingly
finds its moviegoing pleasures
despite these annoyances , the capable clayburgh and tambor really do a great job of anchoring the characters in the emotional realities of middle age .
slobbering , lovable run-on sentence
the cult section
on eccentricity
either of those movies
original italian-language soundtrack
who are only mildly curious
delightful stimulus
take centre screen , so that the human story is pushed to one side
loosely speaking , we 're in all of me territory again , and
pushing
a better satiric target
use of his particular talents
no-nonsense human beings
enjoy the film
the abiding impression
of soap opera
putting the primitive murderer inside a high-tech space station
, artificial and opaque
draft
satisfyingly scarifying
gives movies about ordinary folk a bad name
his chemistry with shimizu
follows the formula , but throws in too many conflicts to keep the story compelling .
done by most of the rest of her cast
pull out all the stops in nearly every scene , but to diminishing effect .
psychodramatics
being dubbed
enough charming
that miss
from being simpleminded
have once again entered the bizarre realm where director adrian lyne holds sway , where all relationships are simultaneously broadly metaphorical , oddly abstract , and excruciatingly literal
what starts off as a potentially incredibly twisting mystery becomes simply a monster chase film .
pathetic acting , poorly dubbed dialogue and murky cinematography
mysterious , sensual ,
bill plympton ,
from male persona
schaefer 's
than fatal attraction
excessively quirky and
sometimes plain wacky implausibility --
fascinating psychological fare
this dreck
a muddy psychological thriller rife with miscalculations
as a war tribute is disgusting to begin with
flashy camera effects
is anyone else
even these tales of just seven children
el crimen del padre amaro
star nia vardalos
did they not
no better or worse than ` truth or consequences , n.m. ' or any other interchangeable actioner with imbecilic mafia toolbags botching a routine assignment in a western backwater .
achingly sad
a sad , sordid universe of guns , drugs , avarice and damaged dreams
shooting fish in a barrel
danis tanovic 's no man 's land
it may not be a great piece of filmmaking , but
mingles french , japanese and hollywood cultures .
abhors
raucous and
\* a \* s \* h '' only this time from an asian perspective
a child 's pain for his dead mother via communication
majidi shoe-loving
a hairdo
enough may pander to our basest desires for payback ,
open-mouthed before the screen , not screaming but yawning
smell the grease
the boho art-house crowd ,
disconnects every 10 seconds
serves as a workable primer for the region 's recent history , and
replaced by the bottom of the barrel
in a dark pit having a nightmare about bad cinema
there 's something fishy about a seasonal holiday kids ' movie ... that derives its moment of most convincing emotional gravity from a scene where santa gives gifts to grownups .
that he forgets to make it entertaining
the visceral excitement
the substance it so desperately needs
this is art imitating life or life imitating art
send it
communications
clockstoppers if you have nothing better to do with 94 minutes .
epps scores
to the last
sidesplitting
a sweet and modest
panache
the movie errol flynn always wanted to make , though bette davis , cast as joan , would have killed him
would work much better as a one-hour tv documentary
social message
are often engaging
brian de palma 's addiction
funny no-brainer
and outer lives
fierce dance
industry
manage to hit all of its marks
kerrigan 's
stand-off
interesting , but not compelling .
if a few good men told us that we `` ca n't handle the truth '' than high crimes poetically states at one point in this movie that we `` do n't care about the truth . ''
diverse
some other recent efforts
give i am trying to break your heart an attraction it desperately needed
with repetition and languorous slo-mo sequences
as it is about a domestic unit finding their way to joy
three gags
ace ventura ' rip-off
incongruous summer playoff
point-and-shoot exercise
overblown climax
mopes through a dreary tract of virtually plotless meanderings
downright silly
spreads itself too thin , leaving these actors , as well as the members of the commune
pabulum
ca n't totally
local video store
that one can forgive the film its flaws
double-barreled rip-off
the opening strains
we needed sweeping , dramatic , hollywood moments to keep us
, it is a failure .
the muck
while centered on the life experiences of a particular theatrical family , this marvelous documentary touches -- ever so gracefully -- on the entire history of the yiddish theater , both in america and israel .
... pays tribute to heroes the way julia roberts hands out awards -- with phony humility barely camouflaging grotesque narcissism .
we 've somehow never seen before
exhilarating new
takes you by the face ,
, easily substitutable
most compelling performance
the travails of creating a screenplay
carol kane appears on the screen
less about shakespeare than the spawn of fools who saw quentin tarantino 's handful of raucous gangster films and branched out into their own pseudo-witty copycat interpretations
wears thin -- then out -- when there 's nothing else happening
my 6-year-old nephew said
the evocative imagery
like an oily arms dealer , squad car pile-ups and the requisite screaming captain
this film , which is often preachy and poorly acted
through a telescope
foster and whitaker are especially fine .
too stagy
for gai 's character to avoid the fate that has befallen every other carmen before her
shame americans
a mesmerizing cinematic poem from the first frame to the last .
nominated
ivans xtc
as the intelligent jazz-playing exterminator
the saturday morning cartoons
each moment of this broken character study
mouthpieces , visual motifs ,
acting , but ultimately a movie with no reason for being .
character construct
people 's lives cross and change
are infants ... who might be distracted by the movie 's quick movements and sounds
belongs in the too-hot-for-tv direct-to-video\/dvd category , and this is why i have given it a one-star rating .
what started out as a taut contest of wills between bacon and theron , deteriorates into a protracted and borderline silly chase sequence .
full of the kind of energy it 's documenting
films dealing with the mentally ill
on all the characters
star to play second fiddle to the dull effects that allow the suit to come to life
have its charms and its funny moments but not quite enough of them
is without a doubt
`` spider-man '' certainly delivers the goods
a film about a family 's joyous life
be more than that
the picture making becalmed
of cardoso
bogus spiritualism
too safe
unlikable ,
tell a story for more than four minutes
of mccoist
they 're back
australian filmmaker david flatman
a spoof of such
meditative
than last summer 's ` divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood ,
also like its hero
mccoist
creative action
an expressive face
much like anywhere
flickering
disquieting
the problem with movies about angels is they have a tendency to slip into hokum .
is straight from the saturday morning cartoons -- a retread story , bad writing , and the same old silliness
a compelling motion picture that illustrates an american tragedy .
awfulness of its script
rapidly changing face
chatter
tries its best to hide the fact that seagal 's overweight and out of shape
loud and thoroughly obnoxious comedy
as three
haute
plethora
is in its examination of america 's culture of fear
anecdote
get made-up and
feels more
one of the best , most
that you might wind up remembering with a degree of affection rather than revulsion
vibrantly colored
do n't blame eddie murphy but
it 's so not-at-all-good
paints a specifically urban sense of disassociation
was a dark and stormy night
that made the first film such a delight
that draws a picture of a man for whom political expedience became a deadly foreign policy
every bit as much as life hems
silly little puddle
look ahead
new ground
, somehow it all comes together to create a very compelling , sensitive , intelligent and almost cohesive piece of film entertainment
each story is built on a potentially interesting idea
actual material
these distortions
may , for whatever reason ,
that bad movies make and is determined not to make them , and maybe
to get a nomination for a best-foreign-film oscar : make a movie about whimsical folk who learn a nonchallenging , life-affirming lesson while walking around a foreign city with stunning architecture
as saccharine as it is disposable .
typically observant
fills the screen .
most enchanting
discovery and humor
does a disservice
so lovely toward the end
his fourth feature
much about what 's going on
does too much meandering , norton has to recite bland police procedural details , fiennes wanders around in an attempt to seem weird and distanced , hopkins looks like a drag queen
mary and both american pie movies
de sade set
subtlety has never been his trademark
an image of big papa
shoots and
then again , subtlety has never been his trademark
finest kind
versace
the movie 's ultimate point -- that everyone should be themselves -- is trite , but the screenwriter and director michel gondry restate it to the point of ridiculousness .
the easy emotional buttons
affectation
logic and misuse of two fine actors , morgan freeman and ashley judd
u.
's a pleasure to have a film like the hours as an alternative
feminist conspiracy theorist
your very bloodstream
in the nicest possible way
how not to act like pinocchio
for a few comic turns
patriotic tone
i do n't know if frailty will turn bill paxton into an a-list director
disease-of
the film 's drumbeat
an unsympathetic hero
as naturally charming as it needs to be
lopez 's
from danang
swims away with the sleeper movie of the summer award .
are as timely as tomorrow
berkeley musical
shawn levy
's deep-sixed by a compulsion
the ensemble cast turns in a collectively stellar performance , and the writing is tight and truthful , full of funny situations and honest observations
in as flat
except a lingering creepiness one feels from being dragged through a sad , sordid universe of guns , drugs , avarice and damaged dreams
it 's immensely ambitious , different than anything that 's been done before and amazingly successful in terms of what it 's trying to do .
stirs
cutthroat
although melodramatic and predictable
of the actress-producer and writer
forget the sheer
lawyers
is every bit as fascinating as it is flawed
climactic setpiece
sexual relationship
the comic elements of the premise
disgusting
an unnatural calm that 's occasionally shaken by ... blasts of rage , and later , violent jealousy
crash-and-bash action
has little clue
a good -lrb- successful -rrb- rental
a worthy entry in the french coming-of-age genre
honest , and enjoyable comedy-drama
of black ice
last walked out on a movie
feel like time fillers between surf shots .
perpetrated by the importance of being earnest
flee .
me of terry gilliam 's rudimentary old monty python cartoons ,
the wan
this is popcorn movie fun with equal doses of action , cheese , ham and cheek -lrb- as well as a serious debt to the road warrior -rrb- , but
conspiracy theorist
is kind of special
a tremendous piece
, you can go home again .
crematorium chimney fires and stacks
help herself
the folly
adolescent audience
shine through the gloomy film noir veil
is a necessary and timely one
victim ...
crack a smile
, impostor is opening today at a theater near you .
is as conventional
also is difficult to fathom .
the appeal of the vulgar , sexist , racist humour went over my head or -- considering just how low brow it is -- perhaps it snuck under my feet .
most plain , unimaginative romantic comedies i
with sexual possibility and emotional danger
star wars
of the trickster spider
viewed and treasured for its extraordinary intelligence and originality
have an opportunity to triumphantly sermonize
this movie is 90 minutes long , and
set the cause of woman warriors
flat , plodding picture
city by the sea swings from one approach to the other , but in the end , it stays in formula -- which is a waste of de niro , mcdormand and the other good actors in the cast
stand on its own as the psychological thriller it purports to be
as movies get
an engaging fantasy of flavours and emotions , one part romance novel , one part recipe book
's lazy for a movie to avoid solving one problem by trying to distract us with the solution to another
too much of nemesis
attempts to fuse at least three dull plots into one good one
's apparently nothing left to work with , sort of like michael jackson 's nose .
over character and substance
, ghastly
's a mindless action flick with a twist -- far better suited to video-viewing than the multiplex
many tired jokes about men in heels
nearly three decades of bittersweet camaraderie and history ,
feels formulaic , its plot and pacing typical hollywood war-movie stuff , while the performances elicit more of a sense of deja vu than awe .
a bad film
seeking anyone with acting ambition but no sense of pride or shame
to those who are n't looking for them
phoned-in business
intermittently lives up to the stories and faces and music of the men who are its subject .
been a good film in `` trouble every day
safe conduct '' -rrb-
one of his most uncanny
psychopathic underdogs whale the tar out of unsuspecting lawmen
this idea
your vintage wines
cinema audiences
to add the magic that made it all work
superfluous
pump life into overworked elements from eastwood 's dirty harry period
because of its broad racial insensitivity towards african-americans
their role in the second great war
is as consistently engaging as it is revealing
weaver
in the ryan series
, it 's still a good yarn -- which is nothing to sneeze at these days .
, nolan 's penetrating undercurrent of cerebral and cinemantic flair lends -lrb- it -rrb- stimulating depth .
it 's not particularly well made ,
unforgivingly inconsistent
gleaned
in the end there is one word that best describes this film : honest .
light-heartedness , that makes it attractive throughout
its salient points are simultaneously buried , drowned and smothered in the excesses of writer-director roger avary .
the new rob schneider vehicle
steals the show without resorting to camp as nicholas ' wounded and wounding uncle ralph .
for those folks who collect the serial killer cards and are fascinated by the mere suggestion of serial killers
funniest american comedy
and deceptively buoyant
to the endlessly repetitive scenes of embarrassment
badly interlocked stories drowned by all too clever complexity .
certainly clever in spots
artsy fantasy sequences
stymied
the modern girl 's
give
that strikes a very resonant chord
peaks
be released in this condition
with plenty of baggage
knickknacks
watch ,
the result is somewhat satisfying -- it still comes from spielberg , who has never made anything that was n't at least watchable
but little emotional resonance
of her life
which becomes something about how lame it is to try and evade your responsibilities and
mordantly funny
sane
battles
turned from sweet
scotland looks wonderful , the fans are often funny fanatics , the showdown sure beats a bad day of golf .
or satirical target
well-worn
the updated dickensian sensibility of writer craig bartlett 's story
goes with it
works better in the conception than it does in the execution ...
give life to these broken characters who are trying to make their way through this tragedy
's an actor 's showcase that accomplishes its primary goal without the use of special effects , but rather by emphasizing the characters -- including the supporting ones
no good inside dope , and
live-wire film
men leave their families
over one shoulder
drained of human emotion
inane , humorless and under-inspired
be tapping
made me feel unclean
watch the film twice or
bad-boy
whose orbits will inevitably
courage and dedication
while this gentle and affecting melodrama will have luvvies in raptures , it 's far too slight and introspective to appeal to anything wider than a niche audience .
by howard 's self-conscious attempts
so vivid a portrait of a woman consumed by lust and love and crushed by betrayal that it conjures up the intoxicating fumes and emotional ghosts of a freshly painted rembrandt .
addresses current terrorism anxieties
mist
the courage of its convictions and excellent performances on its side
el
just one more
it is a hilarious place to visit
as invulnerable as its trademark villain
the local flavour
does dickens
strokes the eyeballs
their mental gullets
there 's some good material in their story about a retail clerk wanting more out of life , but
feminine energy ,
that would be foreign in american teen comedies
there 's a lot of tooth in roger dodger .
activate
a delightful , if minor , pastry of a movie
you do n't know the band or the album 's songs by heart
a ship as leaky
american style
has turned from sweet to bittersweet
self-consciousness
spoofs
it 's a ripper of a yarn
are actually movie folk
is this movie for ?
a full experience
with all the boozy self-indulgence that brings out the worst in otherwise talented actors
mediocre movies
used as a tool to rally anti-catholic protestors
of character and mood
pubescent scandalous
a guilty pleasure
smorgasbord
all those gimmicks
in place
post 9\/11 the philosophical message of `` personal freedom first ''
private
when it does elect to head off in its own direction
might inadvertently evoke memories and emotions which are anything
place and age -- as in , 15 years old
two girls
which director gerardo vera has drenched in swoony music and fever-pitched melodrama
derivative elements into something that is often quite rich and exciting , and always a beauty to behold
give them a good time
-lrb- crudup -rrb- a suburban architect
gorgeous animation and a lame story -lrb- like , say , treasure planet -rrb-
daniel
despite lagging near the finish line
a great presence
to a laugh riot
is less successful on other levels .
of the year 2002
funny in a sick , twisted sort of way
subtlest and most complexly evil
thrown back in the river
a testament to the integrity and vision of the band
you share her one-room world for a while
from a talent as outstanding as director bruce mcculloch
the theatre
far bigger
final verdict : you 've seen it all before .
waits too long to turn his movie in an unexpected direction
asian neo-realist treasure .
but unless you 're an absolute raving star wars junkie , it is n't much fun .
its magic
exiled aristocracy
the zeroes
a spectator
cheesy screenplay
with the better private schools
the film 's ending
of these films
give herself over completely
slackers ' jokey approach to college education
mormon family movie
the hot oscar season currently
the kid who latches onto him
expiry date
a haunted house , a haunted ship ,
of the creative process or even
of which mainstream audiences have rarely seen
perhaps more
the least bit romantic and only mildly funny
force drama about the astonishingly pivotal role of imagination in the soulful development of two rowdy teenagers .
of film
treasure planet rivals the top japanese animations of recent vintage .
, smart and complicated
-- then out --
's endlessly
black hole
a film in the tradition of the graduate
worry about anyone
outside looking in
feel the beat down to your toes
exist for hushed lines like `` they 're back ! ''
being able to give full performances
cry and
if it started to explore the obvious voyeuristic potential of ` hypertime '
is a.
my big fat greek wedding is that rare animal known as ' a perfect family film , ' because it 's about family .
a sick and evil woman
make it shine
like the ones who are pursuing him
's a very very strong `` b + .
efteriades gives the neighborhood -- scenery , vibe and all -- the cinematic equivalent of a big , tender hug .
ultimate losers
gags and observations
your response
are textbook lives of quiet desperation .
round out the square edges
he is an imaginative filmmaker who can see the forest for the trees
smartly written
regain any ground
'll laugh
riot to see rob schneider in a young woman 's clothes
the hard-to-predict and absolutely essential chemistry between the down-to-earth bullock and the nonchalant grant proves to be sensational
accomplish
filmmaker to bring any edge or personality to the rising place that would set it apart from other deep south stories
exposition sequences
the pitch of his poetics
neil burger 's impressive fake documentary
beats a bad day of golf
its violence
on digital video , whose tiny camera enables shafer to navigate spaces both large ... and small ... with considerable aplomb
is , however
there a deeper , more direct connection
it 's possible that something hip and transgressive was being attempted here that stubbornly refused to gel , but
too optimistic
than its title
it necessary to document all this emotional misery
weathered
boomers and their kids will have a barrie good time .
oppressive
it 's a fun adventure movie for kids -lrb- of all ages -rrb- that like adventure .
fully exploit the script 's potential for sick humor
like the worst kind of hollywood heart-string plucking
fingering
it 's plotless , shapeless
jumpsuit
every teen movie
the jokes
need only cast himself
are nearly impossible to care about
impressed by the skill of the actors involved in the enterprise
a brief amount of time
farts , urine , feces , semen ,
monty formula mercilessly
complicity
focus on the hero 's odyssey from cowering poverty to courage and happiness
since the actresses in the lead roles are all more than competent
of depression
trouble every day is a plodding mess .
of miramax chief
that is tragically rare in the depiction of young women in film
flawless film
his career
lushness
overcome the sense that pumpkin is a mere plot pawn for two directors with far less endearing disabilities
carved
layered performance
imagine a film that begins as a seven rip-off , only to switch to a mix of the shining , the thing , and any naked teenagers horror flick from the 1980s
say it
calamity
haunts us
at the absurdities and inconsistencies
such tools
when it switches gears to the sentimental
horrifyingly ,
after a couple of aborted attempts
a beer-fueled afternoon in the sun
offers instead an unflinching and objective look at a decidedly perverse pathology
stays close to the ground in a spare and simple manner and
flopped as surely
touched by the film 's conviction
by no means scary horror movie
the movie is well done , but slow .
too amateurish and awkward
's not to like about a movie with a ` children 's ' song that includes the line ` my stepdad 's not mean , he 's just adjusting '
rubbo
of advice
be most in the mind of the killer
also acknowledging the places , and the people , from whence
does n't try to surprise us with plot twists , but rather
any case
it 's pretty enjoyable
-lrb- testud -rrb-
familiar road
in space
olives
men of marginal intelligence
to keep upping the ante on each other , just as their characters do in the film
michael myers for good
are anything but
the conservative , handbag-clutching sarandon
more ways
appeared
such confidence
three decades
the acting is far from painful
sensibility
panorama
glossy
as pauline
has a caffeinated , sloppy brilliance , sparkling with ideas you wish had been developed with more care , but animated by an energy that puts the dutiful efforts of more disciplined grade-grubbers to shame
is , not fully
in here
the movie is silly beyond comprehension ,
hatfield and hicks make the oddest of couples , and in this sense the movie becomes a study of the gambles of the publishing world , offering a case study that exists apart from all the movie 's political ramifications .
mr. chabrol 's subtlest works
a protracted
of its characters ' flaws
minimum
courtney chases stuart with a cell phone
, i.e. peploe 's , it 's simply unbearable
knock yourself
this stuck pig of a movie flails limply between bizarre comedy and pallid horror .
never finds a consistent tone and lacks bite , degenerating into a pious , preachy soap opera
if allen , at 66 , has stopped challenging himself
, this deeply moving french drama develops a startling story that works both as a detailed personal portrait and as a rather frightening examination of modern times .
bedtime
the story compelling
as solid
believable as people
bloated plot
cranked out
could have about spirited away
zemeckis
are usually abbreviated in favor of mushy obviousness and telegraphed pathos , particularly where whitaker 's misfit artist is concerned .
to listen to
hopefully it 'll be at the dollar theatres by the time christmas rolls around .
asian perspective
ca n't quite maintain its initial momentum
using his storytelling ability to honor the many faceless victims
that feeds on her bjorkness
full flush
it squanders chan 's uniqueness
of die hard and cliffhanger
paper-thin characterizations
handled correctly , wilde 's play is a masterpiece of elegant wit and artifice .
crudup -rrb-
by the sea
were jokes : a setup , delivery and payoff
this is a perceptive study of two families in crisis -- and of two girls whose friendship is severely tested by bad luck and their own immaturity .
a ruffle in what is already an erratic career
this world
addition to hoffman 's powerful acting clinic
very slow , uneventful
ancillary
a made-for-home-video quickie
christian-themed
its own investment in conventional arrangements
this gutter romancer 's
down memory lane
rose 's film , true to its source material
it 's a very very strong `` b + . ''
it works well enough , since the thrills pop up frequently ,
you may be galled that you 've wasted nearly two hours of your own precious life with this silly little puddle of a movie .
that most frightening of all movies
plotted
the emotional seesawing
more vaudeville show than well-constructed narrative , but
the inevitable conflicts between human urges and an institution concerned with self-preservation
minac drains his movie of all individuality
some time
ame and
should 've been so much more even if it was only made for teenage boys and wrestling fans
of the writer
the movie 's various victimized audience members
the attraction a movie
grant 's own twist
of dramatic fireworks
touching and
a must see for all sides of the political spectrum
to tear their eyes away from the screen
extremely straight and mind-numbingly stilted
an asian neo-realist treasure .
of humanity
can certainly not
teeming life
, achingly human
may leave the theater with more questions than answers ,
pretension -- and sometimes plain wacky implausibility --
than hannibal
a boring man ,
pungent flowers
ah na
bryan adams
menzel 's
classicism or be exasperated by a noticeable lack of pace
will break your heart many times over .
is not quite the career peak that the pianist is for roman polanski
courts and welfare centers
sometimes murky , always brooding look
you thinking
these shenanigans
al.
rent those movies instead
square , sentimental drama
a time in america
breaks no new ground and treads old turf like a hippopotamus ballerina
it is supremely unfunny and unentertaining to watch middle-age and older men drink to excess , piss on trees , b.s. one another and put on a show in drag .
merchant
meat loaf explodes
depict
struggling
's a funny little movie with clever dialogue and likeable characters
that cleverly captures the dry wit that 's so prevalent on the rock
these self-styled athletes have banged their brains into the ground so frequently and furiously , their capacity to explain themselves has gone the same way as their natural instinct for self-preservation
much shorter
has few equals this side of aesop
creatures
in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks
is n't it a bit early in his career for director barry sonnenfeld to do a homage to himself ?
material this rich
adds substantial depth to this shocking testament to anti-semitism and neo-fascism .
goofy brits
in the era of the sopranos , it feels painfully redundant and inauthentic .
rose 's film , true to its source material , provides a tenacious demonstration of death as the great equalizer .
presents us with an action movie that actually has a brain .
touching , smart and complicated
have a reasonably good time with the salton sea
most of its running time
manipulation
spending some time
burns ' visuals , characters and his punchy dialogue
has a film used manhattan 's architecture in such a gloriously goofy way
deemed
if hill is n't quite his generation 's don siegel -lrb- or robert aldrich -rrb- , it 's because there 's no discernible feeling beneath the chest hair
the good-time shenanigans
the script becomes lifeless and falls apart like a cheap lawn chair .
be seduced
start
to its proper home
light-years ahead of paint-by-number american blockbusters like pearl harbor , at least artistically .
magnificent landscape to create a feature film that is wickedly fun to watch
of his best-known creation
leave us stranded with nothing more than our lesser appetites
a tasty performance from vincent gallo
a portrait of alienation so perfect , it will certainly succeed in alienating most viewers .
inner consciousness
been acted out
by the shadowy lighting
19th
're looking for something new and hoping for something entertaining
the paradiso 's rusted-out ruin and ultimate collapse during the film 's final -lrb- restored -rrb- third
emotionally reserved
the use of special effects
a xerox machine rather than -lrb- writer-director -rrb- franc
to transcend its clever concept
voices-from-the-other-side story
... really horrible drek .
about schmidt -rrb-
sorvino makes the princess seem smug and cartoonish , and the film only really comes alive when poor hermocrates and leontine pathetically compare notes about their budding amours .
and star kevin costner
wobbly
its true-to-life characters , its sensitive acting
versions
like mere splashing around
more salacious telenovela
is a real charmer .
insightful and entertaining
exuberant openness
because of the universal themes , earnest performances
to save their children and yet to lose them
namesake
any honors
infuses
old gags
that we 'll keep watching the skies for his next project
is that there is nothing in it to engage children emotionally .
the resourceful molly
cliched movie structures
there had been more of the `` queen '' and less of the `` damned
in this little-known story of native americans and their role in the second great war
a worthy substitute
hot-button
to the ballot box
female comics
principal characters
lives of gay men
shot like a postcard and overacted with all the boozy self-indulgence that brings out the worst in otherwise talented actors ...
delivering oscar-caliber performances
the projection television screen
marching bands
even before it builds up to its insanely staged ballroom scene , in which 3000 actors appear in full regalia
sweetly
barrie good time
is historical filmmaking without the balm of right-thinking ideology , either liberal or conservative .
brittle
nike
more than makes up for in drama , suspense , revenge , and romance .
one of the best silly horror movies of recent memory
brisk
case zero .
, the movie stirs us as well .
no lika
accepting him in the role
drags ,
ridicule movies
on theory , sleight-of-hand , and ill-wrought hypothesis
a filmmaker who has secrets buried at the heart of his story and knows how to take time revealing them
dishonorable
address
to kill a zombie
hate myself most mornings .
broken family
voice cast
you 've actually spent time living in another community
is of brian de palma 's addiction to the junk-calorie suspense tropes that have all but ruined his career
disarmingly lived-in
really a true `` us '' versus `` them ''
huppert scheming ,
skunk
lewd
claude chabrol 's camera
's a glorious spectacle like those d.w. griffith made in the early days of silent film .
can make undemanding action movies with all the alacrity of their hollywood counterparts
stays with you
a twist --
, anguished performance
a teenage boy out there somewhere who 's dying for this kind of entertainment
of art-house gay porn film
be made on the cheap
most inventive
a tax accountant
you almost forget the sheer
has stepped into the mainstream of filmmaking with an assurance worthy of international acclaim and
into a much larger historical context
at a bad rock concert
racist
it uses very little dialogue , making it relatively effortless to read and follow the action at the same time .
is never sure to make a clear point -- even if it seeks to rely on an ambiguous presentation .
appalling , shamelessly manipulative and contrived , and totally lacking in conviction
the elements were all there but lack of a pyschological center knocks it flat .
her father
believe the cast and crew thoroughly enjoyed themselves and believed in their small-budget film
reyes ' directorial debut has good things to offer , but
that 's because panic room is interested in nothing more than sucking you in ... and making you sweat .
the cautionary christian spook-a-rama of the same name
like character development and coherence
pulls no punches in its depiction of the lives of the papin sister and the events that led to their notorious rise to infamy
it 's not a film to be taken literally on any level , but its focus always appears questionable
that anything discordant would topple the balance
is an odd but ultimately satisfying blend of the sophomoric and the sublime
well-meaning to a fault
fleetingly
befuddled in its characterizations as it begins to seem as long as the two year affair which is its subject
making us care about its protagonist and celebrate his victories
they are pitted against shimmering cinematography that lends the setting the ethereal beauty of an asian landscape painting .
disjointed mess
nasty and tragic
an attempt to make the film relevant today , without fully understanding what it was that made the story relevant in the first place
one of the most savagely hilarious social critics
rich veins of funny stuff in this movie
have made this a superior movie
it 's not completely wreaked
lovely flakiness
seamy
rhythms
take a deep bow for fashioning an engrossing entertainment out of an almost sure-fire prescription for a critical and commercial disaster
the same fate
nothing special and
in which the kids in the house will be gored
workmanlike
pour le
elegantly colorful look
the direction of kevin reynolds
escapes the precious trappings of most romantic comedies , infusing into the story very real , complicated emotions .
zips along
has really
sweet ,
the dragons are the real stars of reign of fire
scarily funny
to admire the film 's stately nature and call it classicism or be exasperated by a noticeable lack of pace
are moviegoers anxious to see strange young guys doing strange guy things
with the o2-tank
struggle tragically
of dragonfly
irritates
twice as bestial but half as funny
rugrats
almost as offensive as `` freddy got fingered . ''
the fetid underbelly of fame
ponder anew what a movie can be
hollow , self-indulgent , and - worst of all - boring
dare i say ,
to which the adjective ` gentle ' applies
fails to give his audience a single character worth rooting for -lrb- or worth rooting against , for that matter -rrb- .
at its most
does this
of the bizarre world of extreme athletes as several daredevils
to cram too many ingredients into one small pot
clean the peep booths surrounding her
eyre
masochistic moviegoers
sickeningly
all stages of her life
of its fun
auto-critique
see a movie
of a self-hatred instilled
we care about the story
in the least
movie dawdle
what passes for sex in the movies look like cheap hysterics
terribly obvious
the film ends with a large human tragedy .
the franchise 's best years are long past
with increasingly amused irony , the relationship between reluctant captors and befuddled captives .
a perfectly acceptable widget
examining the encounter of an aloof father and his chilly son
feel the beat down
would be very sweet indeed .
may not , strictly speaking
wiggling energy
ocean visuals
of the fact
because so many titans of the industry are along for the ride
would be a lot better if it pared down its plots and characters to a few rather than dozens ... or if it were subtler ... or if it had a sense of humor
for cinema , and indeed sex ,
a cellular phone commercial
director d.j. caruso 's grimy visual veneer and kilmer 's absorbing performance increase the gravitational pull considerably
satisfyingly
sprawling
make its way past my crappola radar
is one of those films that possesses all the good intentions in the world , but ...
too ludicrous and
the signs on the kiosks
be entertaining , but forgettable
a compelling yarn , but not quite a ripping one .
according
events seemingly out of their control
guilty of the worst sin of attributable to a movie like this : it 's not scary in the slightest .
as very important
deepa mehta provides an accessible introduction as well as some intelligent observations on the success of bollywood in the western world .
closed
the emotion or timelessness of disney 's great past ,
a bilingual charmer , just like the woman who inspired it
the energy humming
is a rambling and incoherent manifesto about the vagueness of topical excess
dots
suffer
-lrb- caine -rrb-
the magi
rafael 's
blood-curdling
already eldritch
as comedic spotlights go
, tumultuous affair
could n't pick the lint off borg queen alice krige 's cape ; and
call it magic realism or surrealism , but miss wonton floats beyond reality with a certain degree of wit and dignity .
more of a poetic than a strict reality , creating an intriguing species of artifice
a rancorous curiosity : a movie without an apparent audience
to give some of the characters a ` back story
so hard
being funny
noticing
ricture
reaches -rrb-
's really just another silly hollywood action film , one among a multitude of simple-minded , yahoo-ing death shows .
a positive -lrb- if tragic -rrb- note
the fights
's neither completely enlightening
almost enough
the conflicted complexity of his characters
a rollicking good time
graceless
is just too bad the film 's story does not live up to its style
there is no denying the power of polanski 's film ...
paints a specifically urban sense of disassociation here
if it pared down its plots and characters to a few rather than dozens ... or if it were subtler ... or if it had a sense of humor
why it works as well as it does
` action film '
surrendering
strong and confident work
life experiences
jean-luc godard
above sixth-grade height
... is the parade of veteran painters , confounded dealers , and miscellaneous bohos who expound upon the subject 's mysterious personality without ever explaining him .
just like the movie does
with inventive cinematic tricks and an ironically killer soundtrack
a smart , steamy mix of road movie , coming-of-age story and political satire .
deeply concerned with morality
looks good , sonny
the wonderful combination of the sweetness and the extraordinary technical accomplishments of the first film are maintained ,
if you want a movie time trip , the 1960 version is a far smoother ride .
` cq
simply radiates star-power potential in this remarkable and memorable film .
changes
contrived nonsense
we 've seen it all before in one form or another ,
neglects to add the magic that made it all work
get caught up in the thrill of the company 's astonishing growth
his effortless performance
clever crime comedy
it a passable family film that wo n't win many fans over the age of 12
you think you 've seen the end of the movie
these characters '
specifically
murder mystery
does not translate well to the screen .
an original idea for a teen movie
ultra-violent war movies ,
admittedly limited
greater
one ca n't deny its seriousness and quality .
sense
has a feel for the character at all stages of her life
lay with the chemistry and complex relationship between the marquis -lrb- auteil -rrb- and emilie -lrb- le besco -rrb- .
, it wears out its welcome as tryingly as the title character .
menacing atmosphere
loosely speaking , we 're in all of me territory again ,
really comes alive when poor hermocrates and leontine pathetically compare notes about their budding amours
a deftly entertaining film
big-budget , after-school special
the off-center humor
-lrb- washington 's -rrb-
a reading
do that much
lily
slaloming
try to create characters out of the obvious cliches , but wind up using them as punching bags
borrows a bit from the classics `` wait until dark '' and `` extremities '' ... but in terms of its style , the movie is in a class by itself
as pure over-the-top trash , any john waters movie has it beat by a country mile .
a fantastically vital movie that manages to invest real humor , sensuality , and sympathy into a story about two adolescent boys .
this imax offering
's no surprise that as a director washington demands and receives excellent performances , from himself and from newcomer derek luke
a little less extreme than in the past , with longer exposition sequences between them , and
of light
the fierce grandeur
same sentence
each crumb of emotional comfort
casts attractive and talented actors
fool you
an exploitation piece doing its usual worst to guilt-trip parents
melanie
that it makes edward burns ' sidewalks of new york look like oscar wilde
too clever by about nine-tenths .
ugly , pointless , stupid
sitcom-worthy solutions
has all the enjoyable randomness of a very lively dream and so manages to be compelling , amusing and unsettling at the same time .
own invention
the film equivalent
bright young men -- promising , talented , charismatic and tragically
which seem to ask whether our civilization offers a cure for vincent 's complaint
bruised
of birthday girl 's calculated events
slightly disappointed
makes her nomination as best actress even more of a an a
land-based ` drama
a chase to end all chases
its participants
, where exciting , inane images keep popping past your head and the same illogical things keep happening over and over again .
of screenwriting
the one-liners are snappy , the situations volatile
interesting enough
a gift for generating nightmarish images
this crude
saves the movie
confronting
top
mercilessly
benefits from serendipity but also reminds us of our own responsibility to question what is told as the truth .
opportunity to make absurdist observations
s\/m fantasy
social expectation
with encomia
wins my vote
long ,
rare documentary
grind
chuckling at all the wrong times
this humbling little film , fueled by the light comedic work of zhao benshan and the delicate ways of dong jie ,
the third ending of clue
something for once
k-19 will not go down in the annals of cinema as one of the great submarine stories , but it is an engaging and exciting narrative of man confronting the demons of his own fear and paranoia .
's still a comic book
the angst
surprise family
steadfastly
its heartfelt concern
from your cool-j
it never rises to its clever what-if concept .
directing world
's not enough substance here
of despair
successfully maintains suspense on different levels throughout a film that is both gripping and compelling .
with its imaginative premise
sends
actually thrilled
more like medicine
the ticket you need
the earnestness of its execution and skill of its cast take you down a familiar road with a few twists
a truly larger-than-life character
what it could have been as a film
the film is n't nearly as downbeat as it sounds , but strikes a tone that 's alternately melancholic , hopeful and strangely funny .
to look as if it were being shown on the projection television screen of a sports bar
fresh air now and then
avon
, entertainingly reenacting a historic scandal .
it 's full of cheesy dialogue , but great trashy fun that finally returns de palma to his pulpy thrillers of the early '80s .
to activate girlish tear ducts does n't mean it 's good enough for our girls
ellen
the way it skirts around any scenes that might have required genuine acting from ms. spears
the gallic ` tradition
taymor 's
tragic odyssey
ceremonies
faso
it 's just a little too self-satisfied .
to find love
dog-paddle
it 's sweet and fluffy at the time
the intensity
fairly disposable yet still entertaining b
what you expect
scratches the surface
're definitely
entertaining shallows
missing bike
holland lets things peter out midway , but it 's notably better acted -- and far less crass - than some other recent efforts in the burgeoning genre of films about black urban professionals .
his innocence
cox offers plenty of glimpses at existing photos
this argentinean ` dramedy ' succeeds mainly on the shoulders of its actors .
though flawed
poorly acted , brain-slappingly bad ,
undermines the story 's continuity and progression
, and for the memorable character creations
have to salute writer-director haneke -lrb- he adapted elfriede jelinek 's novel -rrb- for making a film that is n't nearly as graphic but much more powerful , brutally shocking and difficult to watch .
sustain a reasonable degree of suspense on its own
rustic , realistic , and altogether creepy tale
, super troopers suffers because it does n't have enough vices to merit its 103-minute length .
mcklusky
in telling the story , which is paper-thin and decidedly unoriginal
promising
this may sound
's a loathsome movie
for more than two decades mr. nachtwey has traveled to places in the world devastated by war , famine and poverty and documented the cruelty and suffering he has found with an devastating , eloquent clarity .
austin
son
needs to be
could have been a hoot in a bad-movie way if the laborious pacing and endless exposition had been tightened
and magic realism
our souls
second
with material this rich it does n't need it
this movie may not have the highest production values you 've ever seen , but it 's the work of an artist , one whose view of america , history and the awkwardness of human life is generous and deep .
reduced circumstances
wrists
a cross between boys do n't cry , deliverance , and ode to billy joe - lies somewhere in the story of matthew shepard , but that film is yet to be made
huge
only partly satisfying
should be probing why a guy with his talent ended up in a movie this bad
a fresh-faced , big-hearted and frequently funny thrill ride for the kiddies , with enough eye candy and cheeky wit to keep parents away from the concession stand . '
the philosophical musings
school comedy
a homosexual relationship in a mature and frank fashion
second helpings of love , romance , tragedy , false dawns , real dawns , comic relief ,
a `` cooler '' pg-13 rating
drawing flavorful performances
heartily sick
sacrificed for the sake of spectacle
that was paid for it
in a movie
this imagery
every cheesy scene
does n't allow an earnest moment to pass without reminding audiences that it 's only a movie .
emotional film
can be as intelligent as this one is in every regard except its storyline
a beyond-lame satire , teddy bears ' picnic ranks among the most pitiful directing debuts by an esteemed writer-actor .
unfolds .
has the glorious , gaudy benefit of much stock footage of those days , featuring all manner of drag queen , bearded lady and lactating hippie .
disgrace
spare yet audacious
french society
that he has severe body odor
is merely anne-sophie birot 's off-handed way of saying girls find adolescence difficult to wade through
's horribly depressing and not very well done .
in the role
klein ,
contemporary comedy
dangerously honest
an acting exercise
an example of quiet , confident craftsmanship that tells a sweet , charming tale of intergalactic friendship
concentrates
as lumpy as two-day old porridge
intended the film to affirm love 's power to help people endure almost unimaginable horror
a sudden lunch rush at the diner
croaks
of good actors
now
amiably idiosyncratic work
trying to create something original
feel fully
quickly
in a while
very prevalence
the dark luster
even with all its botches , enigma offers all the pleasure of a handsome and well-made entertainment .
proceeds
is still quite good-natured and not a bad way to spend an hour or two .
frothy ` date movie
the parents
downtime
paul bettany
crush each other under cars , throw each other out windows , electrocute and dismember their victims in full consciousness .
although this idea is `` new ''
o.k.
's not making fun of these people
it 's a spectacular performance - ahem , we hope it 's only acting .
we had to endure last summer
big chill '' reunion
modern israel
to as die hard on a boat
the road movie
on world domination and destruction
relentless gaiety
morris
weak claims
to be the 21st century 's new `` conan '' and
is , like the military system of justice it portrays , tiresomely regimented .
the long-suffering heroine
a cute alien creature
a bit of heart and unsettling subject matter
but even with the two-wrongs-make-a-right chemistry between jolie and burns
desperately ingratiating performance
did n't hollywood think of this sooner ?
gaunt , silver-haired and leonine , -lrb- harris -rrb- brings a tragic dimension and savage full-bodied wit and cunning to the aging sandeman .
whopping shootouts
there are things to like about murder by numbers --
has its charming quirks and its dull spots
when mr. hundert tells us in his narration that ` this is a story without surprises
change watching such a character
many directors of the iranian new wave
a root cause
chai 's
the meaning and value
of movie-biz farce
manage
long to shake
of the fine work done by most of the rest of her cast
almost solely as an exercise in gorgeous visuals
it 's a very tasteful rock and roll movie .
siblings
than typical documentary footage which hurts the overall impact of the film
that are insightful enough to be fondly remembered in the endlessly challenging maze of moviegoing
offers an unexpected window into the complexities of the middle east struggle and into the humanity of its people
hunter fan
landmark
're never sure if ohlinger 's on the level or merely
alternative medicine obviously has its merits ... but ayurveda does the field no favors .
haul 'em to the theatre
in this summer 's new action film
gimmick
an impressive job of relating the complicated history of the war
it 's as if solondz had two ideas for two movies , could n't really figure out how to flesh either out
as best he can
who-wrote-shakespeare controversy
quick-witted
the very hollowness of the character he plays
the champion
children and parents
in a thriller when you instantly know whodunit
as they are to her characters
judaism back at least 50
's hard to like a film so cold and dead
his light meter and
replete
culprit
telegraphed in the most blithe exchanges gives the film its lingering tug
feels draggy
few films have captured the chaos of an urban conflagration with such fury ,
of the material
like this movie
eerily suspenseful
alternative medicine obviously has its merits ...
, makes for snappy prose but a stumblebum of a movie .
divisions
sitting around a campfire around midnight , telling creepy stories to give each other the willies
argentine film son
that should have been the ultimate imax trip
makes oliver far more interesting than the character 's lines would suggest
be over in five minutes but instead the plot
it may be a no-brainer , but at least it 's a funny no-brainer
own cracker barrel
by a sloppy script
work without all those gimmicks
it may be a no-brainer ,
'll laugh for not quite and hour and a half ,
in perspective
has yet to lose the smug self-satisfaction usually associated with the better private schools
truly revelatory about his psyche
as you 're wearing the somewhat cumbersome 3d goggles
, hope
love liza 's tale
adequately served by the movie 's sophomoric blend of shenanigans and slapstick , although the more lascivious-minded might be disappointed in the relative modesty of a movie that sports a ` topless tutorial service
snappy
is exactly what it wants to be : an atrociously , mind-numbingly , indescribably bad movie
turns a potentially interesting idea into an excruciating film school experience that plays better only for the film 's publicists or for people who take as many drugs as the film 's characters
like showgirls and glitter
coal is n't as easy to come by as it used to be and this would be a worthy substitute for naughty children 's stockings .
makes sure the salton sea works the way a good noir should ,
's possible that something hip and transgressive was being attempted here that stubbornly refused to gel
swanson
digital filmmaking
than anything that 's been done before
-lrb- crystal and de niro -rrb-
the sinister inspiration
like an unbalanced mixture of graphic combat footage and almost saccharine domestic interludes that are pure hollywood .
're just in the mood for a fun -- but bad -- movie
still manages to get a few punches in
an unexpected window
direction and complete lack of modern day irony
the darker elements of misogyny and unprovoked violence suffocate the illumination created by the two daughters and the sparse instances of humor meant to shine through the gloomy film noir veil
explores the friendship between five filipino-americans and their frantic efforts to find love
the pace is serene , the humor wry and sprightly .
repeated
lear
about `` fear dot com ''
cheap , graceless , hackneyed
obligatory break-ups
unlock
-- they live together --
recalling sixties ' rockumentary milestones from lonely boy to do n't look back .
a perfect show of respect to just one of those underrated professionals who deserve but rarely receive it
have developed some taste
painfully awful
the extreme
river 's edge , dead man
it also wrecks any chance of the movie rising above similar fare
zinger-filled crowd-pleaser
for its just under ninety minute running time
making a film that is n't nearly as graphic but much more powerful , brutally shocking and difficult to watch
the self-serious equilibrium makes its point too well
past his prime
tennessee williams by way of oprah 's book club .
wrapped up in the characters , how they make their choices , and why
tick
any rock pile will do for a set .
representing
the seas
garde director
even
quelle surprise !
with another character
the serbs themselves
tedious norwegian offering which somehow snagged an oscar nomination
i hope the movie is widely seen and debated with appropriate ferocity and thoughtfulness .
seems fried in pork
must be a serious contender for the title .
in short
of its own importance
told with sharp ears and eyes for the tenor of the times
a visceral sense of its characters ' lives
those unassuming films
knockabout
rotting
most delightful moments
is a film for the under-7 crowd
with exquisite craftsmanship ... olivier assayas has fashioned an absorbing look at provincial bourgeois french society .
as rude and profane as ever ,
sturges
, funny look
gives it that extra little something that makes it worth checking out at theaters , especially if you 're in the mood for something more comfortable than challenging .
the first 89 minutes
modern-day characters
, a walk to remember is an inspirational love story , capturing the innocence and idealism of that first encounter .
`` being earnest '' overcome its weaknesses
proper cup
all ,
to be a sweet and enjoyable fantasy
deadeningly
the same old silliness
is a dim-witted pairing of teen-speak and animal gibberish .
the existence of this film
of this , and more
filling nearly every minute ... with a lighthearted glow , some impudent snickers , and a glorious dose of humankind 's liberating ability to triumph over a scrooge or two
an elaborate dare more than a full-blooded film
a protective cocoon
it rarely achieves its best
tiger beat version
concert movie
one of the best-sustained ideas i have ever seen on the screen
byron
for adventure
a white-empowered police force
tambor
derailed by bad writing and possibly also by some of that extensive post-production reworking to aim the film at young males in the throes of their first full flush of testosterone .
this is a big , juicy role
with some buoyant human moments
g.
candid , archly funny and deeply authentic take
love story , ' with ali macgraw 's profanities
meatier
listless direction
inept and artificial
engage
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test severely
youthful affluence
the ending
suspense or excitement
real characters and compelling plots
hooked on the delicious pulpiness of its lurid fiction
oblivious to the existence of this film
viewers do n't get enough of that background for the characters to be involving as individuals rather than types
is ultimately quite unengaging
win the band a few new converts , too
to his two previous movies , and about his responsibility to the characters
a traditional indian wedding
a feast
lo mein and general tso 's
unhappy
is smarter and subtler than -lrb- total recall and blade runner -rrb- ,
was a lot funnier
hardwood
've paid a matinee price
the end result
the re-release
is n't scary .
style-free
's a reason the studio did n't offer an advance screening
-lrb- an -rrb- absorbing documentary .
three stories
low , smoky and inviting sizzle
jarecki and
of revenge
love and companionship
on the virtue of imperfection
have worn threadbare .
value can not be denied
... it feels like a glossy rehash .
shoot-outs
been responsible for putting together any movies of particular value or merit
dad 's wallet
less like bad cinema
will find morrison 's iconoclastic uses of technology to be liberating
than entertainment
in cynicism every bit
entertaining despite its one-joke premise with the thesis that women from venus and men from mars can indeed get together .
the funny thing is , i did n't mind all this contrived nonsense a bit .
a brutal and funny
may well be the year 's best and most unpredictable comedy
viscerally exciting , and dramatically moving
as well
dragged
turns the marquis de sade
is an intelligent flick that examines many different ideas from happiness to guilt in an intriguing bit of storytelling
is -- the mere suggestion , albeit a visually compelling one , of a fully realized story
a blast
his recent death
this film biggest problem ?
swinging , the film makes it seem , is not a hobby that attracts the young and fit .
weighted down with slow , uninvolving storytelling and
successor
hypnotically dull , relentlessly downbeat
're likely to see all year .
other hollywood-action cliches
that this film does but feels less repetitive
clumsy
it 's semi-amusing to watch robert deniro belt out `` when you 're a jet
be introverted young men with fantasy fetishes
no trouble sitting for blade ii
's dark and tragic ,
made the full monty a smashing success
as if it were being shown on the projection television screen of a sports bar
acting bond
an undercurrent
tell us about people
gives the lady and the duke something of a theatrical air
oft-brilliant safe conduct -lrb- `` laissez-passer '' -rrb-
terry gilliam 's subconscious ,
unlike watching a glorified episode of `` 7th heaven
you study them
very compelling , sensitive , intelligent
his metaphors
non-exploitive
raunch
upon it
, diesel is that rare creature -- an action hero with table manners , and one who proves that elegance is more than tattoo deep .
than its blood-drenched stephen norrington-directed predecessor
authentically vague , but ultimately purposeless , study
absorb
this is a highly ambitious and personal project for egoyan
enjoy at least
pointing
last one
a glorious dose
on oprah
succeeds in making neither
no man 's land
of its own quirky hipness
perhaps even the slc high command found writer-director mitch davis 's wall of kitsch hard going .
requires a clear sense of purpose
may one day be fondly remembered as roman coppola 's brief pretentious period before going on to other films that actually tell a story worth caring about
learns her place
does n't disgrace it , either
just does n't work
-- she 's pretty and she can act --
's a lyrical endeavour
reyes ' directorial debut has good things to offer , but ultimately it 's undone by a sloppy script
shyamalan takes a potentially trite and overused concept -lrb- aliens come to earth -rrb- and infuses it into a rustic , realistic , and altogether creepy tale of hidden invasion .
disturbance
with the practitioners of this ancient indian practice
tom shadyac has learned a bit more craft since directing adams ,
is pretty damned funny
done up
stay late
honesty that is tragically rare in the depiction of young women in film
of romance , tragedy and even silent-movie comedy
natural and
swooping down on a string of exotic locales ,
the brilliant surfing photography bringing you right inside the massive waves that lifts blue crush into one of the summer 's most pleasurable movies
garcia and the other actors help
exhilarating new interpretation
this pathetic junk
it 's cliche to call the film ` refreshing
cheech and
child abuse
on the classic whale 's tale
intercut
does n't add up to a whole lot
a hunky has-been pursuing his castle in the sky
the irksome , tiresome nature of complacency
the courage
how the heart accomodates practical
made nature film and a tribute
the friendship
mr. lopez himself
is beyond playing fair with the audience
hot oscar season
cold comfort
cautionary parable
most refreshing
an adventure story and history lesson all in one
the only reason you should see this movie is if you have a case of masochism and an hour and a half to blow .
a spiffy animated feature about an unruly adolescent boy who is yearning for adventure and a chance to prove his worth
this tacky nonsense
a clumsily manufactured exploitation flick
on the doorstep
snow white and
from rampant vampire devaluation
brian tufano 's handsome widescreen photography and paul grabowsky 's excellent music
from a broken family
: no. .
enthusiasm , sensuality and a conniving wit
director charles stone iii applies more detail to the film 's music than to the story line ;
a single gag sequence that really scores
if the poor quality of pokemon 4 ever is any indication
nursery
this movie 's got it
images even more haunting than those in mr. spielberg 's 1993 classic
how to evoke any sort of naturalism on the set
find their humor-seeking dollars best spent elsewhere
... works on some levels and is certainly worth seeing at least once .
boots
muddled drama
once playful and haunting , an in-depth portrait of an iconoclastic artist who was fundamentally unknowable even to his closest friends
invite some genuine spontaneity into the film by having the evil aliens ' laser guns actually hit something for once ?
legal system
unforgiven which also utilized the scintillating force of its actors to draw out the menace of its sparse dialogue
unforced naturalism
mandel holland 's direction is uninspired , and his scripting unsurprising , but
operandi
clicks
handled affair , a film about human darkness but etched with a light -lrb- yet unsentimental -rrb- touch
makes serial killer jeffrey dahmer boring
being `` in the mood ''
o fantasma is boldly , confidently orchestrated , aesthetically and sexually , and
abbreviated in favor of mushy obviousness
an uncomfortable experience ,
first 30 or 40 minutes
need it to sell us on this twisted love story
have decided that -- when it comes to truncheoning -- it 's better to give than to receive
too much like a fragment of an underdone potato
an exercise in chilling style , and twohy films the sub , inside and out
china
sixties-style slickness in which the hero might wind up
as the dominant christine
, complex relationships
the movie in a superficial way , while never sure
home movie '' is the film equivalent of a lovingly rendered coffee table book .
shtick and sentimentality
unique and
to slap protagonist genevieve leplouff
the eroticism
more precious than perspicacious
in an unsympathetic hero caught up in an intricate plot that while cleverly worked out , can not overcome blah characters
asks nothing of the audience other than to sit back and enjoy a couple of great actors hamming it up
300 hundred years of russian cultural identity and a stunning technical achievement
of the best films of the year with its exquisite acting , inventive screenplay , mesmerizing music , and many inimitable scenes
of womanhood
about any aspect of it
skin of man gets a few cheap shocks from its kids-in-peril theatrics ,
on how governments lie
their family
grant and bullock 's characters are made for each other .
the worst film of the year
tone
its recycled aspects , implausibility ,
taking the easy hollywood road and cashing in on his movie-star
von trier
paul 's perspective
absolute joy
than britney 's cutoffs
have done any better in bringing the story of spider-man to the big screen
is worth seeking .
a hint
be considered work
memories and
disjointed , flaws that have to be laid squarely on taylor 's doorstep
illustrates the ability of the human spirit to overcome adversity
seats
the lady and
having to inhale this gutter romancer 's secondhand material
jackson shamefully strolls through this mess with a smug grin , inexplicably wearing a kilt and carrying a bag of golf clubs over one shoulder .
as though jay roach directed the film from the back of a taxicab
spare yet audacious ...
quite the career peak
's a lovely , sad dance highlighted by kwan 's unique directing style .
a superfluous sequel ...
, from the incongruous but chemically
their cartoon counterparts
engaging and intimate
is both inspiring and pure joy .
it 's that nothing can change while physical and psychological barriers keep the sides from speaking even one word to each other .
on its icy face , the new film is a subzero version of monsters , inc. , without the latter 's imagination , visual charm or texture .
a melodramatic mountain
extremely unpleasant film
`` courage '' pinned to its huckster lapel while a yellow streak a mile wide decorates its back
sci-fi comedy
a cultist 's
've liked klein 's other work
directors john musker and ron clements , the team behind the little mermaid , have produced sparkling retina candy ,
the most amazing super-sized dosage of goofball stunts any `` jackass '' fan could want .
three splendid actors
such atmospheric ballast
shorter than britney 's cutoffs
mindless violence
is n't cary
movies years ago
faster ,
a relatively effective little
yet the act is still charming here .
good acting
, but with
of lives
kirshner wins , but it 's close .
another week , another gross-out college comedy -- ugh .
it 's an ambitious film , and as with all ambitious films , it has some problems .
passes time until it 's time for an absurd finale of twisted metal , fireballs and revenge .
was made with careful attention to detail
one senses in world traveler and in his earlier film that freundlich
any real raw emotion ,
-lrb- shakespeare 's -rrb-
brian de palma 's
slumming
the first part making up for any flaws that come later
melanie carmichael
should go for movie theaters .
adds up to big box office bucks all but guaranteed .
decent but dull
clash
this shimmering , beautifully costumed and filmed production does n't work for me .
not really as bad as you might think
experimentation
see a better thriller this year
, this will be on video long before they grow up and you can wait till then .
for a melodrama narrated by talking fish
is a whole lot of nada
no reason to truly care for its decrepit freaks beyond the promise of a reprieve from their incessant whining
would be a toss-up between presiding over the end of cinema as we know it and another night of delightful hand shadows .
a flawed film but an admirable one that tries to immerse us in a world of artistic abandon and political madness and very nearly
a wish your heart makes
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a perfect medium
slow , deliberate gait
ernest
without you
a refusal
mixed messages
stand up in the theater
-lrb- the opera is sung in italian -rrb-
the rapidly changing face of beijing
a revealing look
is the only winner
stagnation
tv cop show cliches
mindless pace in collision
still works .
it 's definitely an improvement on the first blade , since it does n't take itself so deadly seriously .
sparkles in its deft portrait of tinseltown 's seasoned veterans of gossip ,
than to send any shivers down his spine
than any 50 other filmmakers still
are scenes of cinematic perfection that steal your heart away
is how a rich historical subject , combined with so much first-rate talent ... could have yielded such a flat , plodding picture .
this low-rent -- and even lower-wit -- rip-off of the farrelly brothers ' oeuvre
jelinek
too ordinary
is sentimental but feels free to offend , is analytical and then surrenders to the illogic of its characters , is about grief and yet permits laughter
's a fairy tale that comes from a renowned indian film culture that allows americans to finally revel in its splendor .
its commercials
age and grief
it makes you believe the cast and crew thoroughly enjoyed themselves and believed in their small-budget film .
about
elite
... a story , an old and scary one , about the monsters we make , and the vengeance they take .
a wild ride with eight
most pleasurable expressions of pure movie love to come from an american director in years .
what is really an amusing concept
tiny camera
made for the big screen , some for the small screen
meant to enhance the self-image of drooling idiots
touching , dramatically forceful , and beautifully shot
meyer
north korea 's recent past and
marvelous first
gosford park 's
canny and
essence
the highest production values
not strictly in the knowledge imparted
an american -lrb- and
as a drink from a woodland stream .
corrupt and hedonistic weasels
's easy to like and always leaves us laughing
seen to better advantage on cable , especially considering its barely
its australian counterpart
insightful about kissinger 's background and history
worse stunt editing or cheaper action movie production values than in extreme ops
nair 's cast is so large it 's altman-esque
several cliched movie structures : the road movie ,
energy and geniality to please not only the fanatical adherents on either side , but also people who know nothing about the subject and think they
guiding lights
chillingly effective
an often unfunny romp .
to be a serious exploration of nuclear terrorism
legendary
eventually begins to yield some interesting results .
clare peploe 's airless movie adaptation
admire it and
the enjoyable undercover brother ,
nod
frustrating and
one film that 's truly deserving of its oscar nomination
its through-line
of all hollywood fantasies
shocked
in various wet t-shirt and shower scenes
just a simple fable done in an artless sytle
particular
maudlin way
wonder why paul thomas anderson ever had the inclination to make the most sincere and artful movie in which adam sandler will probably ever appear
exhibits
of a yiddish theater clan
lowbrow comedy
the word , even if you don ' t
about the life
a passion for cinema , and indeed sex ,
a preposterous , prurient whodunit .
family film sequel
the nerds sequel
to paraphrase a line from another dickens ' novel
's not very good either .
sascha
comedy .
cut out figures from drawings and photographs and
reassure
chaplin and kidman , who are capable of anteing up some movie star charisma when they need it to sell us on this twisted love story , but who can also negotiate the movie 's darker turns
go back to sleep
sensitive story
too savvy
, weightless fairy tale
splash
o
a ghost of a chance
the emotion or timelessness
the spotlight
most of the information has already appeared in one forum or another and ,
of obnoxious adults
name-calling
a tour de
impeccable comic timing ,
the first 2\/3 of the film are incredibly captivating and insanely funny , thanks in part to interesting cinematic devices -lrb- cool visual backmasking -rrb- , a solid cast , and some wickedly sick and twisted humor ...
of middle america
will grab you
jones and snipes
on what experiences you bring to it and what associations you choose to make
a winning piece
a sluggish pace and lack
britney spears ' phoniness
riveting and
the phony baloney movie biz
plodding sensitivity
make the film more silly than scary ,
teenage boys
prejudice
that , if it were a person , you 'd want to smash its face in
as each of them searches for their place in the world , miller digs into their very minds to find an unblinking , flawed humanity .
's only
expect no major discoveries , nor any stylish sizzle
real magic , perhaps
just how bad
takes a classic story
restore
little too obvious , but
multiplex
proof once again
she 's no working girl
assured , glossy and shot through with brittle desperation .
tossed off
is wondrously creative .
telegraphed ` surprises
another cool crime movie that actually manages to bring something new into the mix
theater seat
developers , the chamber of commerce , tourism , historical pageants ,
is its most immediate and most obvious pleasure
in its zeal to spread propaganda
bullock 's
multilayered and
dependent for its success on a patient viewer
members and undemanding armchair tourists
went 8 movies ago
an athlete , a movie star ,
sensitive
dismally
david kendall
small delights
, the movie winds up feeling like a great missed opportunity .
is enriched by an imaginatively mixed cast of antic spirits , headed by christopher plummer as the subtlest and most complexly evil uncle ralph i 've ever seen in the many film and stage adaptations of the work .
takes a stand in favor of tradition and warmth
to amuse even the most resolutely unreligious parents who escort their little ones to megaplex screenings
action\/comedy
a hallmark commercial
miyazaki 's teeming and often unsettling landscape
get an image of big papa spanning history , rather than suspending it .
seen this before ?
provides .
horribly depressing
of the worst possibilities of mankind
a sane regimen of eating , sleeping and stress-reducing contemplation
to feature length
the absence
plenty of laughs
it 's a film that affirms the nourishing aspects of love and companionship .
the film is a much better mother-daughter tale than last summer 's ` divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood , ' but that 's not saying much .
we had no trouble sitting for blade ii .
xiaoshuai
having two guys yelling in your face for two hours
have come from a xerox machine rather than -lrb- writer-director -rrb- franc
translating complex characters from novels to the big screen is an impossible task but they are true to the essence of what it is to be ya-ya
gaitskill 's
still fun and enjoyable
its script
its debut
obsessed
this charming , thought-provoking new york fest of life and love has its rewards .
characters and immature provocations
that 's perfect for the proud warrior that still lingers in the souls of these characters
a vibrant , colorful , semimusical rendition
multi-layered and profoundly humanist -lrb- not to mention gently political -rrb- meditation
painful , horrifying and oppressively tragic
starts out like a typical bible killer story
gives the film its lingering tug
'' admirably
bitterly forsaken
of lowbrow comedy
about as exciting to watch as two last-place basketball teams playing one another on the final day of the season .
than a worthwhile effort
this side of aesop
plays like one long , meandering sketch inspired by the works of john waters and todd solondz , rather than a fully developed story .
approaching even a vague reason to sit through it all
you 're more likely to enjoy on a computer
likely to enjoy on a computer
live in them , who have carved their own comfortable niche in the world
modern remake
great and a terrible story
third-rate
authentically vague ,
miller lingers on invisible , nearly psychic nuances , leaping into digressions of memory and desire
under a variety of titles
the acting craft
make an alluring backdrop for this sensuous and spirited tale of a prim widow who finds an unlikely release in belly-dancing clubs .
lameness
joyless , idiotic , annoying , heavy-handed
its true-to-life characters
feel as if the film careens from one colorful event to another without respite
, so-five-minutes-ago pop music
offers no new insight on the matter , nor do its characters exactly spring to life
crisp framing , edgy camera work
human being
is an epic , but also a tragedy , the record of a tenacious , humane fighter who was also the prisoner -lrb- and ultimately the victim -rrb- of history .
is kissinger may have decided that -- when it comes to truncheoning -- it 's better to give than to receive .
elevates the material above pat inspirational status and gives it a sturdiness and solidity that we 've long associated with washington
female empowerment movie
for duvall 's throbbing sincerity and his elderly propensity for patting people while he talks
the deliberate , tiresome ugliness
like trying to eat brussels sprouts
jaw-droppingly beautiful work
is a question for philosophers , not filmmakers ; all the filmmakers need to do
coarse , cliched and clunky , this trifling romantic comedy in which opposites attract for no better reason than that the screenplay demands it squanders the charms of stars hugh grant and sandra bullock .
turn bill paxton
slapdash disaster
it still manages to get a few punches in
possibilities
19th-century crime
flag fly
a behind the scenes look at the training and dedication that goes into becoming a world-class fencer and the champion that 's made a difference to nyc inner-city youth .
feeds on her bjorkness
we all lose track of ourselves by trying
profane
a lackluster script and
little visible talent and no energy
live up to -- or offer any new insight into --
too bad none of it is funny .
a grisly sort of way
reduced to direct-to-video irrelevancy
a riveting movie experience
over a scrooge or two
sex with strangers will shock many with its unblinking frankness .
many ministers and bible-study groups
make the wobbly premise work
director abdul malik abbott and ernest ` tron ' anderson
fiction movie
reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations , thinking urgently as the protagonists struggled ,
's still a rollicking good time for the most part
thematic meat on the bones of queen of the damned
against the mpaa
does n't treat the issues lightly
its filmmakers
extra effort to see an artist , still committed to growth in his ninth decade , change while remaining true to his principles
leers , offering next to little insight into its intriguing subject .
is a visually stunning rumination on love , memory , history and the war between art and commerce .
the scientific
an otherwise mediocre film
the movie is a lumbering load of hokum but ...
butler
foremost cinematic poet
an artsploitation movie
jordan
the movie is loaded with good intentions , but
we 're left thinking the only reason to make the movie is because present standards allow for plenty of nudity
pull it back
minute
irvine welsh 's book trainspotting
languid romanticism
jeong-hyang
reveals how we all need a playful respite from the grind to refresh our souls
most disappointing
very sluggish
can almost
poignant lyricism
fails to overcome the film 's manipulative sentimentality and annoying stereotypes .
a delightful , well-crafted family film
of what
on both counts
just consider what new best friend does not have , beginning with the minor omission of a screenplay .
a story about intelligent high school students that deals with first love sweetly but also seriously .
gorgeous and deceptively minimalist cinematic tone poem
would take a complete moron to foul up a screen adaptation of oscar wilde 's classic satire .
is a feast for the eyes .
money for this
selling
the mantra behind the project seems to have been ` it 's just a kids ' flick . '
offers little insight into the experience of being forty , female and single .
escort their little ones to megaplex screenings
barely shocking , barely interesting and most of all
hollywood heart-string plucking
to go in knowing full well what 's going to happen
there is never any question of how things will turn out
, inexplicable and unpleasant
as well-conceived as either of those films
wood
that grips and holds you in rapt attention from
by a pack of dogs who are smarter than him
'd say this
fact and fancy with such confidence
a success in some sense
to face in marriage
for political reason
the lack of naturalness makes everything seem self-consciously poetic and forced ...
puts enough salt
has a childlike quality about it .
punctuated by flying guts
have put together a bold biographical fantasia
makes a joke out of car
no disguising this as one of the worst films of the summer
a breakthrough in filmmaking
prevails
just a collection
taking the sometimes improbable story and making it
illness
the wave
a story , an old and scary one , about the monsters we make , and the vengeance they take .
overrides
, i thought i heard a mysterious voice , and felt myself powerfully drawn toward the light -- the light of the exit sign .
in the spirit of the season , i assign one bright shining star to roberto benigni 's pinocchio -- but i guarantee that no wise men will be following after it .
tattoo
an energetic , violent movie with a momentum that never lets up
tends to plod .
mike tyson 's e
unfortunately , contrived plotting , stereotyped characters and woo 's over-the-top instincts as a director undermine the moral dilemma at the movie 's heart .
desperately looks elsewhere , seizing on george 's haplessness and lucy 's personality tics .
what is on the screen
bones
outdoes
glucose sentimentality and
of american life
berling and
bother if you 're going to subjugate truth to the tear-jerking demands of soap opera
misfiring
a movie that will stimulate hours of post viewing discussion , if only to be reminded of who did what to whom and why
bright ,
worth sitting through
than anything seen on jerry springer
video tape
a hundred of them
the most watchable film of the year
properly intense , claustrophobic
agenda
too skewed to ever get a hold on
the script , the gags , the characters are all direct-to-video stuff , and that 's where this film should have remained .
from star
the heart and soul
cast ,
might be one of those vanity projects in which a renowned filmmaker attempts to show off his talent by surrounding himself with untalented people
silly and overwrought
offend everyone
can not help but
come a-knocking
the western world
bruce joel rubin
its extraordinary intelligence and originality
a film that 's flawed and brilliant in equal measure .
all as
the images are usually abbreviated in favor of mushy obviousness and telegraphed pathos , particularly where whitaker 's misfit artist is concerned .
behavior and severe flaws
too bad nothing else is
the story and
handily makes the move from pleasing
instead found their sturges
taken outside the context of the current political climate -lrb- see : terrorists are more evil than ever ! -rrb-
they presume their audience wo n't sit still for a sociology lesson , however entertainingly presented , so
the best didacticism is one carried by a strong sense of humanism , and
gives an intriguing twist to the french coming-of-age genre
as a result
him bitter and less mature
if mostly martha is mostly unsurprising
is loaded with good intentions
have heard before
a -rrb-
dogtown and z-boys
why bother if you 're going to subjugate truth to the tear-jerking demands of soap opera
sensitivity and
gone the way of don simpson
goes awry in the final 30 minutes
a half-baked stand-up routine
small
, the film grows as dull as its characters , about whose fate it is hard to care .
the knowledge imparted
increasingly incoherent fashion
washed out
the kids in the audience at the preview screening seemed bored , cheering the pratfalls but little else ; their parents , wise folks that they are , read books .
skulls ''
go back and check out the last 10 minutes
the first time i saw it as a young boy
utterly incompetent
sing the lyrics
third or fourth viewing
to the workplace
hate -lrb- madonna -rrb- within the film 's first five minutes
starring
has been gathering dust on mgm 's shelf
past the second commercial break
family dynamics and dysfunction
nubile young actors in a film about campus depravity
already obscure
funny in the way that makes you ache with sadness -lrb- the way chekhov is funny -rrb- , profound without ever being self-important , warm without ever succumbing to sentimentality
as any creature-feature fan knows , when you cross toxic chemicals with a bunch of exotic creatures , you get a lot of running around , screaming and death .
the relationship between reluctant captors and befuddled captives .
, most pleasurable expressions of pure movie love to come from an american director in years .
has a great cast and a great idea .
explodes
the unconditional love she seeks
pretty woman '' wanted to be
its people
the right choices
movies '
's a bizarre curiosity memorable
of the bard 's tragic play
without bludgeoning the audience over the head
it 's a film with an idea buried somewhere inside its fabric , but never clearly seen or felt .
than routine
learning but
all the queen 's men is a throwback war movie that fails on so many levels
recommend secretary ,
the gay community as an all-inclusive world where uptight , middle class bores like antonia can feel good about themselves
a huge disappointment coming
trembling
filled with low-brow humor , gratuitous violence and a disturbing disregard for life
appreciate silence of the lambs
is more in love with strangeness than excellence
newcomers may find themselves stifling a yawn or two during the first hour
twitchy
domestic
creations
trying to cope with the mysterious and brutal nature of adults
pains
material resides
hairline , weathered countenance and
for young children
it had been only half-an-hour long or a tv special
force you to scratch a hole in your head
loud and boring
the 1960s rebellion was misdirected : you ca n't fight your culture
stein
our culture is headed down the toilet with the ferocity of a frozen burrito after an all-night tequila bender -- and i know this because i 've seen ` jackass : the movie . '
prevents us from sharing the awe in which it holds itself .
absorbs all manner of lame entertainment
from the 1972 film
it 's equally solipsistic in tone
nothing about crime
an otherwise good movie
itself is far from disappointing , offering an original
, it 's also not very good .
chinese film
that at its best
an allegory concerning the chronically mixed signals african american professionals get about overachieving could be intriguing , but the supernatural trappings only obscure the message
the question hanging over the time machine
well-done supernatural thriller with keen insights into parapsychological phenomena and the soulful nuances of the grieving process
there 's -rrb- quite a bit of heart , as you would expect from the directors of the little mermaid and aladdin .
to gain from watching they
hookers
cinematic front
arrives at its heart , as simple self-reflection meditation
ocean
with the assassin is structured less as a documentary and more as a found relic
to fill the time or some judicious editing
games , wire fu , horror movies , mystery , james bond ,
humanity 's
a case in point :
for the big-fisted direction of jez butterworth , who manages to blast even the smallest sensitivities from the romance with his clamorous approach
de ayala is required to supply too much of the energy in a film that is , overall , far too staid for its subject matter .
in any language ,
discern
than dramatically involving
openness
plain silly
seem so real
dragged down by a leaden closing act
the final frame
to watch as two last-place basketball
semi
the pleasures in walter 's documentary
the heroes of horror movies try to avoid
thanks to a small star with big heart
decent performances
2455
's definitely a step in the right direction .
-- and in each other --
is a pretty good job , if it 's filmed tosca that you want .
an audience laugh so much during a movie
a sterling film
denmark 's
the film 's only missteps come from the script 's insistence on providing deep emotional motivation for each and every one of abagnale 's antics .
sub-music
while the material is slight , the movie is better than you might think .
unacceptable
a story that puts old-fashioned values under the microscope
collective heart attack
wit and compassion
of credible gender-provoking philosophy
logic or cohesion
about the ownership and redefinition of myth
makes a better travelogue than movie .
has been with all the films in the series
as a surprisingly anemic disappointment
is clever and funny ,
though , there is a really cool bit -- the movie 's conception of a future-world holographic librarian -lrb- orlando jones -rrb- who knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written , and nicely realized .
ends up delivering in good measure
given too much time to consider the looseness of the piece , the picture begins to resemble the shapeless , grasping actors ' workshop that it is .
soon-to-be-forgettable '' section
the value and respect
bigger budget
play off each other virtually to a stand-off ,
based on three short films and two features , here
turn and
it 's rare to find a film to which the adjective ` gentle ' applies
a mere story point
, besides its terrific performances , is fontaine 's willingness to wander into the dark areas of parent-child relationships without flinching .
dog soldiers does n't transcend genre -- it embraces it , energizes it and takes big bloody chomps out of it .
wars series
see scratch for the music , see scratch for a lesson in scratching , but , most of all , see it for the passion .
that life 's ultimately
developing
are moments of hilarity to be had
indigestion
a haunting ode
the actress-producer and writer
literally bruising
dass fierce grace
the size of a downtown hotel
speaks to the press
me to care about what happened in 1915 armenia
hawaiian tropic pageant
painful and
an awful movie that will only satisfy the most emotionally malleable of filmgoers .
appears on the screen
senegalese updating of `` carmen ''
as a welcome , if downbeat , missive from a forgotten front
look behind the curtain that separates comics from the people laughing in the crowd .
this story and the 1971 musical
be the target of something
in which he would cut out figures from drawings and photographs and paste them together
's willing to express his convictions
an authentically vague , but ultimately purposeless , study in total
this digital-effects-heavy , supposed family-friendly comedy
of heart and unsettling subject matter
production details
adult
it the adventures of direct-to-video nash
their surfaces
mostly patriarchal debating societies
lean and tough enough to fit in any modern action movie
completion
offers a cure for vincent 's complaint
the real deal
talking about specific scary scenes or startling moments
most likely
far less endearing
workable
alexander payne
a paunchy midsection , several plodding action sequences and
be very sweet indeed
are ` they '
in its characterizations
mainstream
whether compromise is the death of self ... this orgasm -lrb- wo n't be an -rrb- exceedingly memorable one for most people
even if you have no interest in the gang-infested , east-vs .
those responsible
funny and light
removed and inquisitive enough for that
since it does n't take itself so deadly seriously
spellbinding fun
was feeling this movie until it veered off too far into the exxon zone , and left me behind at the station looking for a return ticket to realism
its own joke
may not be `` last tango in paris '' but ...
is like watching an eastern imagination explode .
on so many levels
expand
raised above sixth-grade height
an opportunity missed .
film pantheon
the way we were
, unsatisfying muddle
the very best of them
efficiently minimalist style
... broad streaks of common sense emerge with unimpeachable clarity .
with a passion for cinema , and indeed sex ,
impenetrable
people in the stomach
the cast , collectively a successful example of the lovable-loser protagonist , shows deft comic timing .
will be used as analgesic balm for overstimulated minds
is good , except its timing
divine
live-style
director carl franklin ,
quintessentially
as it provides a fresh view of an old type
bundling
the world 's political situation seems little different , and -lrb- director phillip -rrb- noyce brings out the allegory with remarkable skill
weirdly beautiful
a smart , sassy and exceptionally charming romantic comedy
chaiken
the occasional bursts
be startled when you 're almost dozing
do n't quite
of gags that rely on the strength of their own cleverness
sweet home alabama is one dumb movie , but its stupidity is so relentlessly harmless that it almost wins you over in the end
adds up to big box office bucks all but guaranteed
makes the banger sisters a fascinating character study with laughs to spare
you 'd swear you
scored and
does so without compromising that complexity .
it 's not only dull because we 've seen -lrb- eddie -rrb- murphy do the genial-rogue shtick to death , but because the plot is equally hackneyed .
social\/economic\/urban
visible enthusiasm
steals the show without resorting to camp as nicholas ' wounded and wounding uncle ralph
search of purpose or even a plot
... if you 're just in the mood for a fun -- but bad -- movie , you might want to catch freaks as a matinee .
wants to be a black comedy , drama , melodrama or some combination of the three
persona
minded patience , respect and affection
might come with a subscription to espn the magazine
stars and
the fanatical adherents
caused me to jump in my chair
like the happy music
constantly touching , surprisingly funny
coat shopping
, it never quite makes the grade as tawdry trash .
minimalist beauty
unsung heroes
sees those relationships , including that between the son and his wife , and the wife and the father , and between the two brothers , with incredible subtlety and acumen
godard uses his characters -- if that 's not too glorified a term -- as art things , mouthpieces , visual motifs , blanks .
winces , clutches his chest and
overcoming-obstacles
you can tolerate leon barlow
that the e-graveyard holds as many good ideas as bad is the cold comfort that chin 's film serves up with style and empathy .
war photographer
callow rich boy
looked as beautiful , desirable , even delectable , as it does in trouble every day
ahead of paint-by-number american blockbusters like pearl harbor , at least
are not hepburn and grant , two cinematic icons with chemistry galore
mostly martha could have used a little trimming -- 10 or 15 minutes could be cut and no one would notice -- but it 's a pleasurable trifle .
accurate
a poky and pseudo-serious exercise in sham actor workshops and an affected malaise .
in the action scenes
takes off
breathless anticipation for a new hal hartley movie
seldhal
have looked into my future
their families
maintaining consciousness just long enough to achieve callow pretension
theater piece
if argento 's hollywood counterparts
's definite room for improvement
it 's not all new
despite the gravity of its subject matter , is often as fun to watch as a good spaghetti western .
dramatic urgency
hit-and-miss enterprise
take the viewer inside the wave
we know it
its duration
founders on its lack of empathy
south london housing project
the only entertainment
lingers over every point until the slowest viewer grasps it
great trashy fun that finally returns de palma to his pulpy thrillers of the early '80s
again if they looked at how this movie turned out
fatter heart
campaign-trail press
of such
of french cinema at its best
joseph heller or
ever to look as if it were being shown on the projection television screen of a sports bar
pinheads who talk throughout the show .
seek and strike just the right tone
's critic-proof , simply
respect and affection
being made about the nature of god
to shock
both
opulent lushness
with her friends image
provides a porthole into that noble , trembling incoherence that defines us all .
between this story and the 1971 musical
winning , heartwarming yarn
its imagery
the film is filled with humorous observations about the general absurdity of modern life as seen through the eyes outsiders , but deftly manages to avoid many of the condescending stereotypes that so often plague films dealing with the mentally ill .
take notice
shows what great cinema can really do
wildly overproduced , inadequately motivated
it human
recent national events
pleasant but not
is , at bottom , a sophisticated flower child 's desire to purge the world of the tooth and claw of human power
his earlier films
is no doubt true , but serves as a rather thin moral to such a knowing fable .
trapped at a bad rock concert
a plodding
admirably
some truly excellent sequences
irresistible package
the tear-jerking demands of soap opera
is something in full frontal , i guess , about artifice and acting and how it distorts reality for people who make movies and watch them
slip out between his fingers .
read and follow the action at the same time
very -rrb-
making kahlo 's art a living
computer-generated images are the norm
life and loss
his edits
to have directly influenced this girl-meets-girl love story
're watching an iceberg melt -- only
of china in recent years
the entire movie establishes a wonderfully creepy mood .
in ``
whenever you think you 've figured out late marriage , it throws you for a loop .
last few cloying moments
remarkable achival film
the dirty jokes
how inept
think that a.c. will help this movie one bit
more engaged and honest
have finally aged past his prime ... and
wonderful fencing scenes and an exciting plot make this an eminently engrossing film .
comes across as darkly funny , energetic , and surprisingly gentle
the best special effects
the film has a gentle , unforced intimacy that never becomes claustrophobic .
appeal to asian cult cinema fans and asiaphiles interested to see what all the fuss is about
such that we 'll keep watching the skies for his next project
adherents
that it 's inauthentic at its core and that its story just is n't worth telling
a nearly 21\/2 hours , the film
hits every cliche we 've come to expect , including the assumption that `` crazy '' people are innocent , childlike and inherently funny
michelle gellar
from hong kong 's john woo
the year 2002 has conjured up more coming-of-age stories than seem possible ,
-lrb- scherfig -rrb- has made a movie that will leave you wondering about the characters ' lives after the clever credits roll .
wonder , hope and magic
glass 's dirgelike score
broad streaks
the subject matter may still be too close to recent national events
surrenders
of how to develop them
we never feel anything for these characters ,
boris von sychowski
it wore me down
starts with a legend and ends with a story that is so far-fetched it would be impossible to believe if it were n't true
to learn
even when there are lulls , the emotions seem authentic , and
the outward elements
film that 's flawed and brilliant in equal measure .
the flamboyant mannerisms
compelling french psychological drama
a winning comedy with its wry observations about long-lived friendships and the ways in which we all lose track of ourselves by trying to please others .
communal discord
an affectionately goofy satire
in his element
more feral in this film
antwone fisher
letterman
surprisingly anemic disappointment
titled mr. chips off the old block
elegant and sly deadpan
gives a good performance in a film that does n't merit it .
fits
rocky and bullwinkle
to ` lick
gorgeousness
am highly amused by the idea that we have come to a point in society where it has been deemed important enough to make a film in which someone has to be hired to portray richard dawson .
takes a potentially trite and overused concept -lrb- aliens come to earth -rrb- and infuses it into a rustic , realistic , and altogether creepy tale of hidden invasion
would be great to see this turd squashed under a truck , preferably a semi
a big corner office
a clear sense
honestly address the flaws inherent in how medical aid is made available to american workers
allow us to view events as if through a prism
's not as pathetic as the animal .
takes a hat-in-hand approach to rowling that stifles creativity and allows the film to drag on for nearly three hours
it is infused with the sensibility of a video director
good job
what jackson has done is proven that no amount of imagination , no creature , no fantasy story and no incredibly outlandish scenery
thrills , too many flashbacks and a choppy ending
is like reading a research paper
for those in search of something different , wendigo is a genuinely bone-chilling tale .
its surprises limp
to marry science fiction with film noir and action flicks with philosophical inquiry
sheer beauty
a hypnotic portrait of this sad , compulsive life
life 's messiness
the stage versions
but it 's also disappointing to a certain degree .
the part where nothing 's happening , or the part where something 's happening
have killed a president because it made him feel powerful
accumulated
, eloquence , spiritual challenge
the knee-jerk misogyny
john pogue ,
, its brain is a little scattered -- ditsy , even .
working women -- or at least this working woman --
piffle .
she 's french
that celebrates radical , nonconformist values , what to do in case of fire ?
, intriguing
creates a drama with such a well-defined sense of place and age -- as in , 15 years old -- that the torments and angst become almost as operatic to us as they are to her characters .
a four star performance from kevin kline who unfortunately works with a two star script
approaching
subjected
rob schneider actually turns in a pretty convincing performance as a prissy teenage girl
super - violent , super-serious
to a problem hollywood too long has ignored
spanning
silly stuff , all mixed up together like a term paper from a kid who ca n't quite distinguish one sci-fi work from another
if you 're a crocodile hunter fan
potentially enticing ingredients
with more holes than clyde barrow 's car
just as their characters do in the film
bisset delivers a game performance , but she is unable to save the movie .
the rueful , wry humor
, there 's nothing here to match that movie 's intermittent moments of inspiration .
to produce something that is ultimately suspiciously familiar
the problematic script
is negated
it 's secondary to american psycho but still has claws enough to get inside you and stay there for a couple of hours .
required of her
teeth-gnashing actorliness
a remote shelf
carvey 's rubber-face routine
apocalypse movies
dud
of wondering -- sometimes amusedly , sometimes impatiently -- just what this strenuously unconventional movie is supposed to be
dazzle and delight us
who anchors the film with his effortless performance and that trademark grin of his -- so perfect for a ballplayer
vicarious redemption
sometimes need comforting fantasies about mental illness
bargain-basement
trying to make head or tail of the story in the hip-hop indie snipes is enough to give you brain strain -- and the pay-off is negligible
cheesy backdrops , ridiculous action sequences , and many tired jokes about men in heels
in the first 10 minutes
was about `` chicago '' in 2002
is engage an audience
explicit
inhalant blackout
a smart , funny look
of kindness
into the urban heart
flashy editing style
-rrb- becomes more specimen than character
modern society
than this hastily dubbed disaster
of mediocre special effects , hoary dialogue , fluxing accents , and -- worst of all -- silly-looking morlocks
untalented artistes who enjoy moaning about their cruel fate
have to choose
the belt
the indifference of spanish social workers
stylish psychological thriller
director of the escort service was inspired
sharp objects
, it 's a very entertaining , thought-provoking film with a simple message
keenest
does hold up pretty well .
a gem ,
a twist -- far better suited to video-viewing than the multiplex
a smartly written motion picture
an assassin 's greatest hits
perfectly
no contemporary interpretation
can never capture the magic of the original
regarding the social status of america 's indigenous people
inventive and mordantly humorous
police procedural details , fiennes
royally
is to ponder how a whole segment of pop-music history has been allowed to get wet , fuzzy and sticky
smaller numbered kidlets will enjoy .
nicks and steinberg match their own creations for pure venality -- that 's giving it the old college try .
while it 's not completely wreaked
following your dream and
tenor and richly handsome locations
somewhere in the middle , the film compels , as demme experiments he harvests a few movie moment gems , but the field of roughage dominates .
were afraid to show this movie to reviewers before its opening , afraid of the bad reviews they thought they 'd earn .
a disturbing story
it 's possible that something hip and transgressive was being attempted here that stubbornly refused to gel ,
an intelligent and deeply
for industrial-model meat freezers
would slip under the waves .
honesty
`` ambitious failure
in a flat manner
to have recharged him
every visual joke is milked ,
love , communal discord , and
the cautionary christian spook-a-rama
the foot
aggressively anti-erotic
dull ,
dad
burdened by the actor
so that it ends up
the top japanese animations
are generating about as much chemistry as an iraqi factory poised to receive a un inspector .
flurries
sometimes makes less sense than the bruckheimeresque american action flicks it emulates .
night live
george and
of these three actresses
a few points about modern man and
streetwise
sum up the strange horror of life
franz
any of the rollicking dark humor so necessary
subjugate
a porn film
, abandoned , but still consoled by his art , which is more than he has ever revealed before about the source of his spiritual survival
look like cheap hysterics
for sports aficionados
it may cause parents a few sleepless hours -- a sign of its effectiveness
reno does what he can in a thankless situation ,
one recent chinese immigrant 's experiences
consummate actor barry has done excellent work here .
coppola ,
few will argue that it ranks with the best of herzog 's works
decidedly mixed bag
mr. zhang 's subject matter
a more rigid , blair witch-style commitment to its mockumentary format
a grittily beautiful film that looks ,
the hours , a delicately crafted film , is an impressive achievement in spite of a river of sadness that pours into every frame .
the real world
new , self-deprecating level
seven days
blows things up
girl-meets-girl
constructs a hilarious ode to middle america and middle age with this unlikely odyssey ,
the surface a silly comedy
comin ' at ya
the plot ` surprises '
ken russell
leers ,
shake a stick at
liberal use
to the horrors of the killing field and the barbarism of ` ethnic cleansing
exploiting the novelty of the `` webcast
all comedy is subversive , but this unrelenting bleak insistence on opting out of any opportunity for finding meaning in relationships or work just becomes sad
anything but frustrating , boring , and
the kahlo movie frida fans
an exploration of the emptiness that underlay the relentless gaiety
are uniformly good .
making the movie go faster
irony-free
of the worst dialogue
technical skill and
the unique niche
of the word ` quit
a fanciful drama
in theaters since ... well
wait until you 've seen him eight stories tall
plunges you into a reality that is , more often then not , difficult and sad , and then , without sentimentalizing it or denying its brutality , transforms that reality into a lyrical and celebratory vision .
, wry humor
lacked
a sea of constant smiles and frequent laughter
the pacing is deadly , the narration helps little and
all the sympathy
she 's as rude and profane as ever , always hilarious and , most of the time , absolutely right in her stinging social observations .
playing out like a feature-length sitcom replete with stereotypical familial quandaries
which undercuts the devastatingly telling impact of utter loss personified in the film 's simple title
spent
of teen pop kitten britney spears
to entertain
farm
a sumptuous work
discards the potential for pathological study , exhuming instead , the skewed melodrama of the circumstantial situation
the effort is sincere and the results are honest , but the film is so bleak that it 's hardly watchable .
in need of some trims and a more chemistry between its stars
the kathie lee gifford
untrained
their idol 's energy and passion
atlantic ocean
mostly due
a viewer
psychological grounding
gives you
racial and cultural lines
on the screen to attract and sustain an older crowd
encounter in a place where war has savaged the lives and liberties of the poor and the dispossessed .
another iteration of what 's become one of the movies ' creepiest conventions , in which the developmentally disabled
this method almost never fails him , and it works superbly here
writer\/director
it must be labelled ` hip ' , ` innovative ' and ` realistic '
jealousy comedy
come up
hibiscus grandly called his ` angels of light
of khan
listen to marvin gaye or the supremes the same way
how show business has infiltrated every corner of society -- and not always for the better
child-rearing
like an action movie
attach
be because teens are looking for something to make them laugh
93 minutes of unrecoverable life
a plot that crawls along at a snail 's pace
the familiar topic of office politics
, pathetic , starving and untalented
it 's inoffensive and actually rather sweet
scripting , shooting or post-production stages
be dismissed
be a part of that elusive adult world
's an interesting effort
ultimately weak
and palatable presentation
than its exploitive array of obligatory cheap
the killer
, look no further than this 20th anniversary edition of the film that spielberg calls
a sort of geriatric dirty harry , which will please eastwood 's loyal fans -- and suits the story , wherein our hero must ride roughshod over incompetent cops to get his man
the wonderful combination of the sweetness and the extraordinary technical accomplishments of the first film are maintained
into austen
in any case
sugarcoated in the least
shekhar kapur
lacks considerable brio for a film about one of cinema 's directorial giants .
an incredibly irritating comedy about thoroughly vacuous people
attractive and talented
power and grace
year-end
the ivan character
the self-image
hackneyed and meanspirited storyline
any enjoyment
too predictable and
is funny , not actually exploiting it yourself
providing unexpected fizzability
becomes a testament
promises a new kind of high
energy , intelligence and verve , enhanced by a surplus of vintage archive footage
that , while past ,
this movie got me grinning .
charmless and
run-of-the-mill disney sequel
of favor manages not only to find a compelling dramatic means of addressing a complex situation
fuels
be a lot better if it were , well , more adventurous
a half-assed film .
technical skill and rare depth
is life -- wherever it takes you
does hold up pretty well
any number
too much of the movie
fake backdrops
becomes a testament to faith .
lisa rinzler 's cinematography may be lovely , but love liza 's tale itself virtually collapses into an inhalant blackout , maintaining consciousness just long enough to achieve callow pretension .
the nourishing aspects of love and companionship
reserved
i have returned from the beyond to warn you :
for those moviegoers who complain that ` they do n't make movies like they used to anymore
with steven seagal
phillip noyce and all of his actors -- as well as his cinematographer , christopher doyle --
incognito
amaro
without feeling embarrassed
sparkling , often hilarious romantic jealousy comedy ... attal looks so much like a young robert deniro that it seems the film should instead be called ` my husband is travis bickle '
talking about the film once you exit the theater
the work
sly stallone in a hot sake half-sleep
a heroic tale
watch them
the very simple story
a good job
with a gun
been saved if the director , tom dey , had spliced together bits and pieces of midnight run and 48 hours -lrb- and , for that matter , shrek -rrb-
is so consuming that sometimes it 's difficult to tell who the other actors in the movie are
of a first-rate cast
often watchable
all the way
make the stones weep --
's funny and human and really pretty damned wonderful , all at once .
dong never pushes for insights beyond the superficial tensions of the dynamic he 's dissecting , and the film settles too easily along the contours of expectation .
synergistic impulse
took
lying there
is one that allows him to churn out one mediocre movie after another
-lrb- spears ' -rrb- music videos
has plenty for those -lrb- like me -rrb- who are n't .
one big blustery movie where nothing really happens .
by a stroke
bermuda triangle
being invited to a classy dinner soiree
the death of self ...
the greater beause director
demme finally succeeds in diminishing his stature from oscar-winning master to lowly studio hack .
stortelling , todd solondz ' oftentimes funny , yet ultimately cowardly autocritique
makes it possible for the viewer to doze off for a few minutes or make several runs to the concession stand and\/or restroom and not feel as if he or she has missed anything
that smith , he 's not making fun of these people , he 's not laughing at them
the manner of jeff foxworthy 's stand-up act
glasses
is funny .
arguments , schemes and
flows
own languorous charm
wonderfully sprawling
expect
of smart jokes
do n't really seem all that profound , at least by way of what can be gleaned from this three-hour endurance test built around an hour 's worth of actual material .
the eyes of some children who remain curious about each other against all odds
as much right
this ready-made midnight movie probably wo n't stand the cold light of day , but under the right conditions , it 's goofy -lrb- if not entirely wholesome -rrb- fun
imagine -lrb- if possible -rrb- a pasolini film without passion or politics , or
of the day
would not improve much after a therapeutic zap of shock treatment
everyone 's point of view
to the civilized mind , a movie like ballistic : ecks vs. sever is more of an ordeal than an amusement .
of this true story
the cultural and economic subtext ,
portrays the desperation of a very insecure man
the wanton slipperiness of \* corpus and its amiable jerking and reshaping of physical time and space would make it a great piece to watch with kids and use to introduce video as art .
oh-so-important
it began
genre piece
to spend more time with familiar cartoon characters
should definitely get top billing
ca n't seem to get anywhere near the story 's center
is eric rohmer 's economical antidote to the bloated costume drama
bicentennial man
marvin gaye or the supremes the same way
a japanese monster
convincing about
sitting for blade ii
\* corpus and its amiable jerking and
there 's real visual charge to the filmmaking , and a strong erotic spark to the most crucial lip-reading sequence .
cannon 's confidence and laid-back good spirits are , with the drumming routines , among the film 's saving graces .
the film does n't really care about the thousands of americans who die hideously
all he 's done is to reduce everything he touches to a shrill , didactic cartoon
his innocence soon becomes a questionable kind of inexcusable dumb innocence
eliminating
so many talented people
is the alchemical transmogrification of wilde into austen -- and a hollywood-ized austen at that
shyamalan 's gifts
absurdity
leads to the video store
a powerful , naturally dramatic piece
doing in here
change watching such a character , especially when rendered in as flat
it difficult to sustain interest in his profession after the family tragedy
is flashing red lights , a rattling noise , and a bump on the head
barriers
insinuation
find a film to which the adjective ` gentle ' applies
a gritty style
, this cross-cultural soap opera is painfully formulaic and stilted .
is the distinct and very welcome sense of watching intelligent people making a movie
is awe and affection -- and a strange urge to get on a board and , uh , shred , dude .
away '
found in its ability to spoof both black and white stereotypes equally
are the performances
a low-budget series
pathos-filled
tries to touch on spousal abuse but veers off course
tidings
in university computer science departments for years
intelligent high school
to work
a nicely understated expression
the pulse
a prism
from-television movie that actually looks as if it belongs on the big screen
stays there
a convincing impersonation here of a director enjoying himself immensely
romeo and juliet\/west side story territory , where it plainly has no business going
at all like real life
emotional force
tries to touch on spousal abuse but veers off course and
races and rackets
to a less-compelling soap opera
it 's a compelling and horrifying story ,
starship
its visual imagination
good fight
's consistently funny , in an irresistible junior-high way , and consistently free
his shortest ,
of raucous gangster films
pretty but
the pros and cons
a realistically terrifying movie that puts another notch in the belt of the long list of renegade-cop tales
of her rubenesque physique
escape their maudlin influence
in magic realism
showtime is a fine-looking film with a bouncy score and a clutch of lively songs for deft punctuation .
the first question to ask about bad company is why anthony hopkins is in it .
with nary a glimmer of self-knowledge , -lrb- crane -rrb- becomes more specimen than character -- and auto focus remains a chilly , clinical lab report .
is all but useless
holm does his sly , intricate magic
to be the end
uses very little dialogue ,
even if it 's far tamer than advertised
impair
charly comes off as emotionally manipulative and sadly imitative of innumerable past love story derisions .
winning , if languidly paced ,
jewish parents
even erotically frank ones
a legacy of abuse
than merely
start to fly
ca n't rescue this effort .
his work with actors is particularly impressive .
on a boat
of trusting the material
all things we 've seen before
is so insanely stupid , so awful in so many ways
feels acting is the heart and soul of cinema
there is
the film , while not exactly assured in its execution , is notable for its sheer audacity and openness .
in its generalities
one more member
, you 're a jet all the way
lionize its title character
going to be
came at the expense of seeing justice served , even if it 's a dish that 's best served cold
often hilarious .
flawless film , -lrb- wang -rrb-
of paint-by-number american blockbusters like pearl harbor , at least
handsome and sincere but slightly awkward in its combination of entertainment and evangelical
an opportunity to triumphantly sermonize
sex and love
the boy
emphasizes the q in quirky
as brave and challenging as you could possibly expect these days from american cinema
to its full potential
think about
headbanger
that 's tv sitcom material at best
good -lrb- successful -rrb- rental
a moratorium , effective immediately
's fun , wispy , wise and surprisingly inoffensive for a film about a teen in love with his stepmom
call reno a great film
the isolated moments of creative insanity finally are lost in the thin soup of canned humor .
cruel , misanthropic stuff
does a good job of establishing a time and place , and of telling a fascinating character 's story
but here 's a glimpse at his life .
that this should seal the deal
largely improvised
rohypnol
j.
's not
a vh1 behind the music episode
shifted in favor of water-bound action
we want macdowell 's character to retrieve her husband
meant to be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication to a common goal , never
the appointed time and place
, maudlin and cliche-ridden
could pass for mike tyson 's e !
his lack of self-awareness
to fans of the gross-out comedy
dustin
, it 's not as pathetic as the animal .
may , lawrence unleashes his trademark misogyny -- er , comedy -- like a human volcano or an overflowing septic tank ,
you 'd bother watching past the second commercial break
humanly possible to create characters who are sweet and believable , and are defeated by a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
cold blanket
indie filmmaking
the cimarron
eye
little old-fashioned storytelling
better , but
any intellectual arguments being made about the nature of god are framed in a drama so clumsy , there is a real danger less sophisticated audiences will mistake it for an endorsement of the very things that bean abhors .
the simple fact
told well by a master storyteller
it 's more than a worthwhile effort
it were a series of bible parables and not an actual story
's sort of a 21st century morality play with a latino hip hop beat .
goths
, the hours does n't connect in a neat way , but introduces characters who illuminate mysteries of sex , duty and love .
sticks rigidly
a polished and vastly entertaining caper film that puts the sting back into the con
stripped almost entirely of such tools as nudity , profanity and violence , labute does manage to make a few points about modern man and his problematic quest for human connection .
is stirring
dud from frame one .
though chouraqui no doubt intended the film to affirm love 's power to help people endure almost unimaginable horror
a beguiling evocation of the quality that keeps dickens evergreen : the exuberant openness with which he expresses our most basic emotions
of serious subject matter and dark , funny humor
you to bite your tongue to keep from laughing at the ridiculous dialog or the oh-so convenient plot twists
his most
it achieves some kind of goofy grandeur
even those
lackluster screenplay
overcooked , ham-fisted direction
but something far more stylish and cerebral -- and , hence
eerie
what to do
guide a loose , poorly structured film
the film trades in
a watch that makes time go faster rather than the other way
though ford and neeson capably hold our interest , but its just not a thrilling movie
is , its filmmakers run out of clever ideas and visual gags about halfway through .
you might to resist , if you 've got a place in your heart for smokey robinson
the -rrb-
lose track of ourselves
, i almost expected there to be a collection taken for the comedian at the end of the show .
the obligatory outbursts of flatulence and
and bible-study groups
coulda
incorporates so much
's a sit down and ponder affair
its inescapable absurdities
this -rrb-
uses
were made to share the silver screen .
much like its easily dismissive take on the upscale lifestyle , there is n't much there here .
tries to work in the same vein as the brilliance of animal house
even the
is remarkably dull with only caine making much of an impression
as it goes along
here ... not that i mind ugly ; the problem is he has no character , loveable or otherwise .
rambles aimlessly
failing to provide a reason for us to care beyond the very basic dictums of human decency
it ends in a rush of sequins , flashbulbs , blaring brass and back-stabbing babes
glizty but formulaic and silly
loses himself
denied her own athleticism
admirable energy , full-bodied characterizations and
when you cross toxic chemicals with a bunch of exotic creatures
third time 's
are n't likely to leave a lasting impression
say things like `` si , pretty much '' and `` por favor , go home '' when talking to americans
in luck
no match
the broiling sun for a good three days
see a movie that embraces its old-fashioned themes and in the process comes out looking like something wholly original
is highly pleasurable
smash
's really just another major league .
a screenful of gamesmanship
at that clever angle
all , a great party
lifetime
warm water under a red bridge
the book 's irreverent energy , and
an excuse to eat popcorn
crafted a deceptively casual ode to children and managed to convey a tiny sense of hope
-lrb- enigma -rrb-
want to see it
than any contemporary movie this year
contemporary comedies
could possibly expect these days from american cinema
an allegedly inspiring and easily marketable flick
little coffee
demonstrating vividly
rocks
agreed to produce this
him this year 's razzie
one of this year 's very best pictures
a master of shadow , quietude , and room noise
average coming-of-age tale
because it usually means ` schmaltzy
is schematic and obvious
seeing justice served
best actors
a source of high hilarity
on the shrill side , tempered by a soft southern gentility that speaks of beauty , grace and a closet full of skeletons
the old saying
a disappointment is the superficial way it deals with its story .
eludes madonna and
has something fascinating to do
ridley
you have
overmanipulative hollywood practices
an overflowing septic tank
this sade
tug
take its sweet time to get wherever it 's going
the bai brothers have taken an small slice of history and opened it up for all of us to understand , and they 've told a nice little story in the process .
tom green 's
manages to squeeze by on angelina jolie 's surprising flair for self-deprecating comedy
that could have wrapped things up at 80 minutes
best appreciated by those willing to endure its extremely languorous rhythms , waiting for happiness
captures the unsettled tenor of that post 9-11 period far better
maryam
a terrible movie , just a stultifyingly obvious one --
spielberg 's work
a camp adventure
children can be trained to live out and carry on their parents ' anguish
other than its exploitive array of obligatory cheap
with itself
spousal abuse
the patience for it
this dubious product
relatively effective
down-to-earth bullock
of political blair witch , a monstrous murk that haunts us precisely because it can never be seen
, and because
i was hoping that it would be sleazy and fun ,
focused on the travails of being hal hartley to function as pastiche
for a story
funny , sometimes inspiring ,
a barely tolerable slog over well-trod ground
ill-conceived and expensive project
now-cliched vampire accent
to squeeze the action and our emotions into the all-too-familiar dramatic arc of the holocaust escape story
's a cipher , played by an actress who smiles and frowns
better than its predecessor
based filmmakers anne de marcken and marilyn freeman did just that and it 's what makes their project so interesting
his story with a sensitivity
as heartily sick
intersect
sensation
it delivers the same message as jiri menzel 's closely watched trains and danis tanovic 's no man 's land .
even the digressions
excuse him
just how far
, irritating
for `
when you 're almost dozing
this trifling romantic comedy
more like the pilot episode of a tv series
acted and directed , it 's clear that washington most certainly has a new career ahead of him if he so chooses
whose portrait
cooker
both dance and cinema
an agonizing bore
bring on the sequel
like you 've completely lowered your entertainment standards
to the dustbin of history
plot , characters , drama , emotions
and documentary feel
it may not be a great piece of filmmaking , but its power comes from its soul 's - eye view of how well-meaning patronizing masked a social injustice , at least as represented by this case .
the cartoons look almost shakespearean -- both in depth and breadth -- after watching this digital-effects-heavy , supposed family-friendly comedy .
his -lrb- nelson 's -rrb- screenplay needs some serious re-working to show more of the dilemma , rather than have his characters stage shouting matches about it .
outing with one of france 's most inventive directors
a rather average action film
could just feel the screenwriter at every moment ` tap , tap , tap , tap , tapping away ' on this screenplay .
the down-to-earth bullock and the nonchalant grant
superbly
interesting ''
's not funny
that comic book guy on `` the simpsons '' has
homeric
the spirit-crushing ennui of denuded urban living
of their ages
the insanity of black
chamber
by generic scripts that seek to remake sleepless in seattle again and again
jeffrey dahmer
from a vampire pic than a few shrieky special effects
an endearing cast
a pathetically
portrayed with almost supernatural powers to humble , teach and ultimately redeem their mentally `` superior '' friends , family
of predecessors
same sort
be traced back to the little things
cast full
to discover that tian 's meticulous talent has not withered during his enforced hiatus
few things in this world more complex -- and , as it turns out , more fragile
the effect comes off as self-parody .
nutty cliches and
live
she is a lioness , protecting her cub , and he a reluctant villain , incapable of controlling his crew .
soulful
boris
with a completely predictable plot
the light comedic work of zhao benshan and
facing jewish parents
it eventually works its way up to merely bad rather than painfully awful .
of sulky teen drama and overcoming-obstacles sports-movie triumph
were the people who paid to see it .
do we really need another film that praises female self-sacrifice ?
run ,
there 's really not much of a sense of action
strangers ,
clever by half
anonymous attackers
could be a single iota worse ... a soulless hunk of exploitative garbage
be distinguished from a mediocre one by the better film 's ability to make its subject interesting to those who are n't part of its supposed target audience
where we suspend our disbelief
beautifully photographed
on his shoulders
conventional -- lots of boring talking heads , etc. -- to do the subject matter justice
on the diciness of colonics
brisk delight
first and foremost ... the reason to go see `` blue crush '' is the phenomenal , water-born cinematography by david hennings .
20 minutes
an unremarkable , modern action\/comedy buddy movie whose only nod to nostalgia is in the title
filmmakers anne de marcken and marilyn freeman did just that and it 's what makes their project so interesting
shaped by director peter kosminsky
screenwriter chris ver weil 's directing debut is good-natured and never dull
hierarchy
to `` chasing amy '' and `` changing lanes
for la salle
a beer with but they 're simply not funny performers
struggle
rekindles the muckraking , soul-searching spirit of the ` are we a sick society ?
of your seat for long stretches
from the incongruous but
an enjoyable big movie
watching godard
is a strong , character-oriented piece
that burn themselves upon the viewer 's memory
in this case , that 's true
's impossible to shake
look bad
the film turns into an engrossing thriller almost in spite of itself .
this is the kind of movie that you only need to watch for about thirty seconds before you say to yourself , ` ah , yes ,
recreating it an in an african idiom
indigenous people
briefly enliven the film
wounded
laughed
's about as convincing as any other arnie musclefest , but has a little too much resonance with real world events and ultimately comes off as insultingly simplistic
, brooding and slow
funny , subtle , and resonant
this is n't exactly profound cinema , but it 's good-natured and sometimes quite funny
, hastily , emptily
major film studio
of embarrassingly ham-fisted sex jokes
adorable italian guys
at every opportunity to do something clever
and engaging examination
estela bravo 's documentary
in freshening the play
a cross between blow and
the emotion or timelessness of disney 's great past , or even that of more recent successes such as `` mulan '' or `` tarzan
take itself so deadly seriously
of a war-torn land
if routine action and jokes like this are your cup of tea
there 's plenty to offend everyone ...
a study in contrasts ; the wide range of one actor , and
the american underground
this bittersweet , uncommonly sincere movie that portrays the frank humanity of ... emotional recovery
about what happened in 1915 armenia
oh-so
that there is really only one movie 's worth of decent gags to be gleaned from the premise
kenneth branagh 's
the best the contest received
last year 's kubrick-meets-spielberg exercise
the saccharine sentimentality of bicentennial man
you 'd expect than it is a fairly revealing study of its two main characters -- damaged-goods people whose orbits will inevitably
get him a few laughs but nothing else
that have to be laid squarely on taylor 's doorstep
wherever it 's going
succumbs to sensationalism
a good performance in a film that does n't merit it
depraved , incoherent , instantly disposable
the film 's characters
gives a human face to what 's often discussed in purely abstract terms
like i already mentioned ... it 's robert duvall !
find much fascination
same guy with both hats .
style massacres erupt throughout ...
a loquacious videologue
of any stripe
augustine
the movie 's success
sensitively examines general issues of race and justice among the poor , and specifically raises serious questions about the death penalty and asks what good the execution of a mentally challenged woman could possibly do .
is paper-thin and decidedly unoriginal
because it
by proving that he 's now , more than ever , choosing his roles with the precision of the insurance actuary
a few good men
instead of letting the laughs come as they may , lawrence unleashes his trademark misogyny -- er , comedy -- like a human volcano or an overflowing septic tank , take your pick .
transforms this story about love and culture into a cinematic poem
sandra bullock and hugh grant make a great team , but this predictable romantic comedy should get a pink slip
product placement
stale , overused cocktail
itself , a playful spirit
hope keeps arising that the movie will live up to the apparent skills of its makers and the talents of its actors
psychedelic devices ,
jose
shaped the story to show us why it 's compelling
seems so real because it does not attempt to filter out the complexity
of extravagant
first-time feature director
too long , and larded with exposition
engulfed by it
a commanding screen presence
routine action and jokes
new version
nerds
-lrb- as well as one , ms. mirren , who did -rrb-
sure to give you a lot of laughs in this simple , sweet and romantic comedy
her small , intelligent eyes
a group of talented friends
into the mix
the everyday lives of naval personnel in san diego
the horrors of the killing field and the barbarism of ` ethnic cleansing
be sensational
sandler !
dark , disturbing ,
cultural intrigue
a silver platter
stands out from the pack even if the picture itself is somewhat problematic
2000 debut shanghai noon
the best ` old neighborhood
beavis and
to laugh at it
carried the giant camera around australia
slightest
for misfiring
humor
american-style ?
the perspective of those of us
it 's an interesting effort -lrb- particularly for jfk conspiracy nuts -rrb-
self-promotion ends and
soothing muzak
dramatic fire
comes to recognize it and deal with it
ends in a rush of sequins , flashbulbs , blaring brass and back-stabbing babes
but an amiably idiosyncratic work
, not to mention mysterious , sensual , emotionally intense , and replete with virtuoso throat-singing .
their funny bones tickled
rather unbelievable love interest
a major film studio
is able to visualize schizophrenia but
the line
seeks excitement in manufactured high drama
into that
less pimps and ho 's
intimate feeling
thrusts the inchoate but already eldritch christian right propaganda machine into national media circles .
world traveler might not go anywhere new , or arrive anyplace special , but it 's certainly an honest attempt to get at something
never found its audience , probably because it 's extremely hard to relate to any of the characters .
for staying clean
should be credited with remembering his victims
delivery
doings
the men and machines behind the curtains of our planet
an account as seinfeld
involving family dysfunctional drama how i killed my father
no french people were harmed during the making of this movie ,
for those -lrb- like me -rrb- who are n't
such literate material
don '
worth the effort
of a hal hartley
a fast , frenetic , funny , even punny 6 -- aimed specifically at a grade-school audience
philadelphia and american
do not go gentle into that good theatre
the chateau has one very funny joke and a few other decent ones ,
schnitzler 's film
is paper-thin
babak payami 's boldly quirky iranian drama secret ballot ...
ethnic cleansing
hollywood sequels
the days of our lives
is only so-so
, offensive and redundant
if the plot seems a bit on the skinny side , that 's because panic room is interested in nothing more than sucking you in ... and making you sweat .
carefully choreographed atrocities
to see another car chase , explosion or gunfight again
marshall keeps the energy humming
all you can do is admire the ensemble players and wonder what the point of it is .
... the tale of her passionate , tumultuous affair with musset unfolds as sand 's masculine persona , with its love of life and beauty , takes form .
has a delightfully dour , deadpan tone and stylistic consistency .
you can fire a torpedo through some of clancy 's holes ,
are either
has at last decisively broken with her friends image in an independent film of satiric fire and emotional turmoil
that is not even as daring as john ritter 's glory days on three 's company
devotees of star trek ii : the wrath of khan will feel a nagging sense of deja vu , and the grandeur of the best next generation episodes is lacking
gives assassin
living in a past
for giving in
its overall impact falls a little flat with a storyline that never quite delivers the original magic
slow to come to the point
the potential success inherent in the mixture of bullock bubble and hugh goo
an infinitely wittier version of the home alone formula .
and ray liotta
philosophy , illustrated through everyday events
goal
robbed and replaced with a persecuted `` other
for this kind of movie
well-directed and
a haunted house ,
videotape
surrounding
visually striking and viscerally repellent .
next six
jolts the laughs from the audience -- as if by cattle prod .
not a home run , then at least
grace and
his material
whose fate
becomes a testament to faith
an entertaining and informative documentary
one black and one white
gooding jr.
one of those so-so films that could have been much better .
the new millennium
this delicate coming-of-age tale a treat
hip-hop prison thriller
battlefield earth and showgirls
gender politics
have not yet
week to live
spiffy animated feature
sia
fitfully funny
particular value or merit
is more interesting -lrb- and funnier -rrb- than his
modicum
the inspiration of the original
even more indistinct
piercing intellect
unrelieved
parable about honesty and good sportsmanship .
humor-seeking
jimmy
weirdo actor crispin glover screwing things up old school
fans of critics ' darling band wilco will marvel at the sometimes murky , always brooding look of i am trying to break your heart .
reno does what he can in a thankless situation , the film ricochets from humor to violence and back again ,
gaining
your nightmares ,
more often
invaluable service
copout
this deeply moving french drama
woolf
isolation and
first 15 minutes
elicited no sympathies
make you think twice about what might be going on inside each trailer park you drive past -- even if it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster
with great help from kevin kline
get the idea ,
's just plain lurid when it is n't downright silly .
us to chuckle through the angst
same problems
the insubstantial plot
the filmmaking in invincible
ultimately very satisfying
no-surprise series
owe her big-time
while howard 's appreciation of brown and his writing is clearly well-meaning and sincere , the movie would be impossible to sit through were it not for the supporting cast .
bullock bubble and
squabbling working-class spouses
close to losing my lunch
, romance , tragedy , false dawns , real dawns , comic relief
been in the air onscreen
happen
worst film
the outrage
a universal human impulse
a film that does n't know what it wants to be
acts light
insane
the story 's scope and pageantry are mesmerizing , and mr. day-lewis roars with leonine power .
is filled with strange and wonderful creatures
, ivans xtc .
backgrounds
love moore or loathe him
there 's a scientific law to be discerned here that producers would be well to heed : mediocre movies start to drag as soon as the action speeds up
will touch the heart of anyone old enough to have earned a 50-year friendship
it 's got all the familiar bruckheimer elements , and
directed and convincingly acted .
sloughs
the possible exception
as a document of what it felt like to be a new yorker -- or , really , to be a human being -- in the weeks after 9\/11
it takes to describe how bad it is
manages to maintain both a level of sophisticated intrigue and human-scale characters that suck the audience in
that everyone should be themselves
sneeze
, still manages at least a decent attempt at meaningful cinema
has the thrown-together feel of a summer-camp talent show : hastily written , underrehearsed ,
facades
astoundingly rich film
stuttering
better or
aan opportunity wasted .
sags in pace
discovered
great yarn
to be part of
make it
remains far more interesting than the story at hand .
you 're willing to go with this claustrophobic concept
actors in bad bear suits enact a sort of inter-species parody of a vh1 behind the music episode
pledge
sophomore slump
pronounce kok
almost as operatic
admittedly middling film
standard crime drama fare ...
of stuart and margolo
ana
soars above the globe in dazzling panoramic shots that make the most of the large-screen format , before swooping down on a string of exotic locales , scooping the whole world up in a joyous communal festival of rhythm
a reality-snubbing hodgepodge .
80 minutes of these shenanigans exhausting
woody allen used to ridicule movies like hollywood ending .
denis forges out of the theories of class - based rage and sisterly obsession a razor-sided tuning fork that rings with cultural , sexual and social discord .
look and
insult
complaining when a film clocks in around 90 minutes these days
a successful adaptation
recent movies
in her material
sam
it 's an ambitious film
about ten feet
libidinous
old man
safe conduct is so rich with period minutiae it 's like dying and going to celluloid heaven .
brian tufano 's
lucy 's a dull girl , that 's all .
watts
brown and
so larger than life and
the new thriller
doing unpleasant things
human hatred
it ai n't art , by a long shot , but unlike last year 's lame musketeer , this dumas adaptation entertains
soothe and break
self-glorification and
elevated by it -- the kind of movie
to uncover the truth and hopefully inspire action
, an attempt is made to transplant a hollywood star into newfoundland 's wild soil
backed off
striking and
in their story about a retail clerk wanting more out of life
lyne 's latest , the erotic thriller unfaithful ,
expects something special but
creative film
-lrb- and exotic dancing -rrb-
punch-drunk
of controlling his crew
i ca n't remember the last time i saw an audience laugh so much during a movie , but there 's only one problem ... it 's supposed to be a drama .
of speculation
historical period
into the party
human volcano
their lofty perch ,
disposable
paul pender
would be all that interesting
affectionate delight
the queen of the damned
sanctimonious
thumpingly
a fresh and dramatically substantial spin
look back at what it was to be iranian-american in 1979
clever , amusing and unpredictable
sentimental script
is neither ... excessively strained
available to american workers
by casting an actress whose face projects that woman 's doubts and yearnings
's simply stupid , irrelevant and deeply , truly ,
come up with a better script
might even
very obviously
the afghani refugees
slick production values
great performances , stylish cinematography
witness in a movie theatre for some time
her lover mario cavaradossi
sets for itself
a waterlogged version
nicholas '
watching this digital-effects-heavy , supposed family-friendly comedy
like the dreaded king brown snake
a culture-clash comedy that
with dramatic punch , a haunting ode to humanity
-lrb- raimi 's -rrb- matured quite a bit with spider-man , even though it 's one of the most plain white toast comic book films you 'll ever see .
an ambitious film
a stable-full of solid performances
you want to slap it
words
' -lrb- 1999 -rrb-
keeps this pretty watchable
a visually flashy but narratively opaque and emotionally vapid exercise in style and mystification .
ripoff
is left
about 7 times during windtalkers is a good indication of how serious-minded the film is
a deep bow
bad animation
how it plays out
pulls the rug out from under you , just when you 're ready to hate one character , or really sympathize with another character
do n't believe
has all the hallmarks of a movie designed strictly for children 's home video , a market so insatiable it absorbs all manner of lame entertainment , as long as 3-year-olds find it diverting .
branched out
be -lrb- assayas ' -rrb- homage to the gallic ` tradition of quality
is truly funny , playing a kind of ghandi gone bad .
holiday cheer
midwest
, it 'll probably be in video stores by christmas , and it might just be better suited to a night in the living room than a night at the movies .
` dumb
it 's about a family of sour immortals
that rob schneider actually turns in a pretty convincing performance as a prissy teenage girl
carried away
italian comedy
a few cute moments
the world of the tooth and claw of human power
dishonest and pat
razzle-dazzle
's really unclear
, the sum of all fears is simply a well-made and satisfying thriller .
underachieves only in not taking the shakespeare parallels quite far enough
`` sorority boys '' was funnier , and that movie was pretty bad .
with its low groan-to-guffaw ratio
amusing us
any sense of commitment
blanchett and ribisi compellingly tap into a spiritual aspect of their characters ' suffering
the proud warrior
the movie is slightly less successful than the first
sees
a yiddish theater clan
concrete
what the director does next
accessible for a non-narrative feature
of self-knowledge
than it probably should
, poorly acted , brain-slappingly bad , harvard man is ludicrous enough that it could become a cult classic .
the action sequences
convincing case that one woman 's broken heart outweighs all the loss we
in derry
high command
female and single
the movie is remarkably dull with only caine making much of an impression .
used the emigre experience to explore same-sex culture in ways that elude the more nationally settled
stripe
horrible movie
on the audience
, it feels painfully redundant and inauthentic .
edgy thriller
have i heard a film so solidly connect with one demographic while striking out with another .
for a younger crowd
1972
some movies suck you in despite their flaws , and heaven is one such beast
different ethnicities
would he
miller , kuras and the actresses make personal velocity into an intricate , intimate and intelligent journey .
manipulative claptrap , a period-piece movie-of-the-week
are fantasti
kennedy
pros and cons
weaned on the comedy of tom green and the farrelly brothers
from the cockettes ' camera craziness
ultimately , clarity matters , both in breaking codes and making movies .
hits ,
if you adored the full monty so resoundingly that you 're dying to see the same old thing in a tired old setting , then this should keep you reasonably entertained .
black-and-white inspires
it collapses when mr. taylor tries to shift the tone to a thriller 's rush .
inspiring , ironic , and revelatory of just
repeating what he 's already done way too often
as boring and as obvious
conceivable
an admirably dark first script by brent hanley
the second half of the movie
inuit people
be
a film really has to be exceptional to justify a three hour running time , and this is n't .
the gorgeous locales and exceptional lead performances
, eastwood is off his game
to see `` simone , '' and consider a dvd rental instead
the wonderful combination of the sweetness and the extraordinary technical accomplishments of the first film are maintained , but its overall impact falls a little flat with a storyline that never quite delivers the original magic
offers formula payback and the big payoff
are frequently
can not help but love cinema paradiso , whether the original version or new director 's cut
roll across the pat ending
to do with him
3000 actors appear in full regalia
a tough pill to swallow
hour photo
looking and
pandemonium
too cutesy
byplay and
that 's still too burdened by the actor
as bad at a fraction the budget
the new script
topics that could make a sailor blush - but lots of laughs
like a highbrow , low-key , 102-minute infomercial ,
directing
about human nature
like the work of a dilettante
's still tainted by cliches , painful improbability and murky points
trouble every day is a success in some sense , but
leaves vague impressions and a nasty aftertaste but little clear memory of its operational mechanics
the film is a very good viewing alternative for young women .
a movie audience
it 's hard to shake the feeling that it was intended to be a different kind of film .
award-winning english cinematographer giles nuttgens
on writer\/director vicente aranda
the playwright craig lucas
a satisfying well-made romantic comedy that 's both charming and well acted
going to win any academy awards
blush
take a rocket scientist
its viewers
the fence between escapism and social commentary
a sense of his reserved but existential poignancy
seem like she tried
feels strange as things turn nasty and tragic during the final third of the film .
shoddy
pic
diabolical
, at times sublime , visuals
in a downward narcotized spiral
vietnam and the city
wears out
odd but
these russo guys
guilty about ignoring what the filmmakers clearly believe
neurosis and nervy
speak up
jesse raphael atmosphere
by a strong and unforced supporting cast
an 88-minute highlight reel that 's 86 minutes too long
sexual manifesto
turns out to be -lrb- assayas ' -rrb- homage to the gallic ` tradition of quality , ' in all its fusty squareness
its ability
though you rode the zipper after eating a corn dog and an extra-large cotton candy
better after foster leaves that little room .
italy beckons us all
the player
that hollywood
standards
for 95 often hilarious minutes
most opaque
mexican
a heavy dose of father-and-son dynamics
poetic ,
has made a film so unabashedly hopeful that it actually makes the heart soar .
for chris cooper 's agency boss close
more timely than its director could ever have dreamed , this quietly lyrical tale probes the ambiguous welcome extended by iran to the afghani refugees who streamed across its borders , desperate for work and food .
its compelling mix of trial movie , escape movie and unexpected fable
probably call the police
some of the gags
for the video
distinct parallels between this story and the 1971 musical
unleashes his trademark misogyny
solid formula
made from a completist 's checklist rather than with a cultist 's passion .
finely
every plot contrivance
rarely has sex on screen been so aggressively anti-erotic .
my ears
highly irritating at first , mr. koury 's passive technique eventually begins to yield some interesting results .
enforced
diversions
deadpan cool ,
a miraculous movie , i 'm going home is so slight ,
if the film 's vision of sport as a secular religion is a bit cloying , its through-line of family and community is heartening in the same way that each season marks a new start .
of empty , fetishistic violence in which murder is casual and fun
too much norma rae and not enough pretty woman
considering
many pointless
-- even more damning --
3-year-olds
of its actors to draw out the menace of its sparse dialogue
appreciate the one-sided theme to lawrence 's over-indulgent tirade
it 's impossible to ascertain whether the film is , at its core , deeply pessimistic or quietly hopeful .
percolating mental instability
if mapquest emailed him point-to-point driving directions
the best way to cut your teeth in the film industry
reminds me
from under you
cable-sports
of quirkily appealing minor movie she might not make for a while
sometimes all at once
animal planet
has a whip-smart sense of narrative bluffs .
energetic and
edge to it .
while it may not add up to the sum of its parts
at least 90
diggs and lathan are among the chief reasons brown sugar is such a sweet and sexy film .
made -lrb- crudup -rrb- a suburban architect , and a cipher .
` cool ' actors
a poignant and gently humorous parable that loves its characters and communicates something rather beautiful about human nature .
in one scene , we get a stab at soccer hooliganism , a double-barreled rip-off of quentin tarantino 's climactic shootout -- and meat loaf explodes .
movies
over-the-top ,
a curious sense of menace informs everything
wildly uneven
overcomes its visual hideousness with a sharp script and strong performances
, would you ?
more generic
much momentum
paved
a fascinating character
have spent more time in its world
newfangled
could be a single iota worse
into a protracted
appeal to women
fairly revealing study
dark , intelligent
exploitative for the art houses
caring for animals and respecting other cultures
is so bleak that it 's hardly watchable
would have no problem giving it an unqualified recommendation
no question that epps scores once or twice
moving and stark
to see with their own eyes
does n't always hang together
is in the details .
before it went in front of the camera
grows to its finale
satisfying during a summer of event movies than a spy thriller like the bourne identity that 's packed with just as much intelligence as action
the intimate , unguarded moments of folks who live in unusual homes -- which pop up in nearly every corner of the country
a compelling yarn , but not quite a ripping one
sensitivity and skill
obvious .
as easy to come by as it used to be
the history books
they ingest
puportedly `` based on true events , '' a convolution of language that suggests it 's impossible to claim that it is `` based on a true story '' with a straight face .
rendered '
what we have here is n't a disaster , exactly , but a very handsomely produced let-down .
executed with such gentle but insistent sincerity , with such good humor
that would be reno -rrb-
the whole show
astoundingly rich
the romantic comedy genre , which has been held hostage by generic scripts that seek to remake sleepless in seattle again and again
of chemistry
bad direction
is not the first time that director sara sugarman stoops to having characters drop their pants for laughs and not the last time
degenerating into a pious , preachy soap opera
tells its story in a flat manner and leaves you with the impression that you should have gotten more out of it than you did
be a lot better if it stuck to betty fisher and left out the other stories
proceedings
encounter than the original could ever have hoped to be
just another situation romance
warden
it a step further , richer and deeper
michael moore has perfected the art of highly entertaining , self-aggrandizing , politically motivated documentary-making ,
' and ` terrorists
only the most practiced curmudgeon could fail to crack a smile at
satisfyingly scarifying ,
remains perfect
coastal setting distracts
not everything in this ambitious comic escapade works ,
sob-story
this is a movie that refreshes the mind and spirit along with the body ,
the densest distillation of roberts ' movies ever made .
entertaining , if ultimately minor ,
likeable characters
its creator 's
the core of this slight coming-of-age\/coming-out tale
's kind of insulting , both to men and women .
ruthlessly
utterly fearless as the tortured husband
activism
the shame
sabotaged
, is that it has none of the pushiness and decibel volume of most contemporary comedies .
a sheer unbridled delight
as well as one , ms. mirren , who did
a nose
dvd rental
just as much intelligence
spoofs and celebrates the more outre aspects of ` black culture ' and the dorkier aspects of ` white culture , ' even as it points out how inseparable the two are
too bad the screenwriters eventually shoot themselves in the feet with cop flick cliches like an oily arms dealer , squad car pile-ups and the requisite screaming captain
those living have learned some sort of lesson
a good job of painting this family dynamic for the audience
takes its central idea way too seriously
it 's defiantly and delightfully against the grain .
is sufficiently funny
plain lurid
rafael
i did go back and check out the last 10 minutes , but these were more repulsive than the first 30 or 40 minutes
come from seeing former nymphette juliette lewis playing a salt-of-the-earth mommy named minnie and watching slim travel incognito in a ridiculous wig no respectable halloween costume shop would ever try to sell
9 1\/2
show-biz and
outcome
many films
mr. scorsese 's bravery and integrity in advancing this vision can hardly be underestimated .
about one in three gags in white 's intermittently wise script hits its mark ; the rest are padding unashamedly appropriated from the teen-exploitation playbook
the shackles
offer audiences
finding meaning in relationships or work
two fine actors
skillful fisher
but extremely silly piece
plods along methodically , somehow under the assumption that its `` dead wife communicating from beyond the grave '' framework is even remotely new or interesting .
profane and exploitative as the most offensive action
the journey feel like a party
adapts
merely serves up a predictable , maudlin story that swipes heavily from bambi and the lion king , yet
achieve the popularity of my big fat greek wedding
director ever making his wife look so bad in a major movie
's been attached to before
harris 's strong effort
scriptwriters
has all the enjoyable randomness of a very lively dream and
is so consistently unimaginative that probably the only way to have saved the film is with the aid of those wisecracking mystery science theater 3000 guys
is certainly well-meaning
authentically vague
the bare-midriff generation
frustration from those
a web of dazzling entertainment
a surprisingly ` solid ' achievement by director malcolm d. lee and writer john ridley
a fang-baring lullaby
misfire that even tunney ca n't save .
a recommendation
the acerbic repartee of the play
bill morrison 's decasia is uncompromising , difficult and unbearably beautiful .
to be smarter and more diabolical than you could have guessed at the beginning
from male persona to female
well-conceived
a standard police-oriented drama that , were it not for de niro 's participation , would have likely wound up a tnt original .
foul substances
ll cool j.
is violated
the seesawing
derivative elements into something that is often quite rich and exciting
best spent elsewhere
... contains very few laughs and even less surprises .
gently funny , sweetly adventurous film
getting kids to eat up these veggies
this nicholas nickleby
than any 50 other filmmakers
for the ones that do n't come off
try this obscenely bad dark comedy , so crass that it makes edward burns ' sidewalks of new york look like oscar wilde
much of the digitally altered footage
nothing can detract from the affection of that moral favorite
a tour de force
doing to us
perseverance and hopeless closure
shanghai ghetto may not be as dramatic as roman polanski 's the pianist ,
is not an out of place metaphor
former wrestler chyna
focusing on eccentricity but failing , ultimately , to make something bigger out of its scrapbook of oddballs
mind-destroying cinematic pollution
to remind the first world that hiv\/aids is far from being yesterday 's news
the finished product 's
a slightly more literate filmgoing audience
sometimes fuel our best achievements and other times
the fun-loving libertine lost somewhere inside the conservative , handbag-clutching sarandon
for the region 's recent history
wesley snipes '
old world war ii
that 's sustained through the surprisingly somber conclusion
fairly basic
entertaining , if somewhat standardized , action
the satire is unfocused , while the story goes nowhere .
even if invincible is not quite the career peak that the pianist is for roman polanski
-lrb- `` laissez-passer '' -rrb-
involving aragorn 's dreams of arwen , this is even better than the fellowship .
promising debut
in creation
take on any life of its own
the director 's experiment is a successful one .
i know about her , but
to the failure of the third revenge of the nerds sequel
screenwriter chris ver weil 's directing debut is good-natured and never dull ,
kong 's
's something not entirely convincing about the quiet american .
few bits funnier
a hoot watching the rock chomp on jumbo ants , pull an arrow out of his back , and leap unscathed through raging fire
-- ironically -
the residents
does not achieve the kind of dramatic unity that transports you
an opportunity to embrace small , sweet ` evelyn
, no one gets shut out of the hug cycle .
few moments of joy rising above the stale material
to warm our hearts
plays
i 'm not a fan of the phrase ` life affirming ' because it usually means ` schmaltzy , ' but real women have curves truly is life affirming .
fluffy and disposible .
his surprising discovery of love and humility
the powerpuff girls arrive on the big screen with their super-powers , their super-simple animation and their super-dooper-adorability intact .
you 're looking for something new and hoping for something entertaining
season pics
, through it all ,
a frightening and compelling ` what if
that does n't bring you into the characters so much as it has you study them
prima
french lieutenant 's woman
hundreds of other films
will not be able to stomach so much tongue-in-cheek weirdness
is smart and entirely charming in intent and execution
goofy and lurid
g-rated
of undercover brother
more interesting -- and , dare i say , thematically complex -- bowel movements than this long-on-the-shelf , point-and-shoot exercise in gimmicky crime drama
prissy
amateur
're seeing something purer than the real thing
that it 's so not-at-all-good
hostile odds
's pretty but dumb
of beast
huppert 's
quite a vision
tv skit-com material fervently deposited on the big screen .
chronicle not only of one man 's quest to be president , but of how that man single-handedly turned a plane full of hard-bitten , cynical journalists into what was essentially , by campaign 's end , an extended publicity department
the grayish quality of its lighting
salient points
risk
like that smith , he 's not making fun of these people , he 's not laughing at them
have its charms
a bad name
rumination
the greatest natural sportsmen of modern times
by a slightly crazed , overtly determined young woman
, full frontal plays like the work of a dilettante .
souls and
has some of the funniest jokes of any movie this year
, nothing could be more appropriate
they engage and even touch us
slightly unfulfilled
had a brain his ordeal would be over in five minutes but instead the plot
bogdanovich puts history in perspective and , via kirsten dunst 's remarkable performance , he showcases davies as a young woman of great charm , generosity and diplomacy .
supposedly based upon real , or at least soberly reported incidents
an annoying orgy
kidnappings
's precious little substance in birthday girl
cut their losses -- and ours --
southern adolescence
is more fascinating -- being real -- than anything seen on jerry springer .
away a believer again and quite cheered at just that
4\/5ths of it
robinson complex
has been awarded mythic status in contemporary culture
tykwer 's surface flash is n't just a poor fit with kieslowski 's lyrical pessimism ;
respects the material without sentimentalizing it
us cold
a whole lot of plot
live viewing .
comeback
270 years
varmints there to distract you from the ricocheting
suffered and
whether
alive
in its narrative specifics
thoughtful dialogue elbowed aside by one-liners , and
looking at it
average student 's
infinitely wittier version
the same vein
is a failure .
, the movie is pretty diverting
easy answers
as is often the case with ambitious , eager first-time filmmakers , mr. murray , a prolific director of music videos , stuffs his debut with more plot than it can comfortably hold .
spectacular completion one
sensuous and spirited
it remains to be seen whether statham can move beyond the crime-land action genre , but then again , who says he has to ?
for the paper-thin characterizations and facile situations
two central performances
feels as though it 's trying to set the women 's liberation movement back 20 years
a mess
163
in the gang-infested
friends image
of naturalism
give than to receive
nearly every corner
rises above superficiality
start looking good
that made
its time frame right
makes a meal of it
parker and co-writer catherine di napoli are faithful to melville 's plotline , they and
a black man getting humiliated by a pack of dogs who are smarter than him
shallows
is better than ` shindler 's list '
captured in the unhurried , low-key style
the film high above run-of-the-filth gangster flicks
portrays their cartoon counterparts well ... but quite frankly
few things in this world more complex
boho art-house crowd
depictions of a love affair
jargon
has some entertainment value - how much depends on how well you like
much about the film , including some of its casting ,
at relationships minus traditional gender roles
gere in his dancing shoes
the period trappings of this debut venture
highs and lows
anything more
brutal and funny
recognize that there are few things in this world more complex -- and , as it turns out , more fragile -- than happiness
baffled by jason x.
mr. wollter and ms. seldhal give strong and convincing performances
have that kind of impact on me these days .
an older woman who seduces oscar
even life on an aircraft carrier --
i 'm sure the filmmakers found this a remarkable and novel concept ,
thatcher
like pinocchio
the film has a terrific look and salma hayek has a feel for the character at all stages of her life
remains a loosely tied series of vignettes which only prove that ` zany ' does n't necessarily mean ` funny . '
to the experience
-lrb- i -rrb- t 's certainly laudable that the movie deals with hot-button issues in a comedic context , but barbershop is n't as funny as it should be
frantic
of the cast
ballistic-pyrotechnic
be looking for a sign
nary an original idea -lrb- or role , or edit , or score , or anything , really -rrb- in sight
gone into recruiting the right bands for the playlist and the costuming of the stars than into the script , which has a handful of smart jokes and not much else
've looked like as a low-budget series on a uhf channel
you have n't seen the film lately
starts out mediocre
give each other
about an adult male dressed in pink jammies
i liked the movie , but i know i would have liked it more if it had just gone that one step further .
few twists
he could n't have brought something fresher to the proceedings simply by accident
's the little nuances that perhaps had to escape from director mark romanek 's self-conscious scrutiny to happen , that finally get under your skin
the cable-sports channel and its summer x games
masterfully controlled
-rrb- accomplishes in his chilling , unnerving film
it should be interesting , it should be poignant , it turns out to be affected and boring
rises to its clever what-if concept
song-and-dance-man pasach ` ke burstein and
returns
a sentimental mess that never
the back
you 're far better served by the source material .
superheroics
those with a modicum of patience
's as rude and profane as ever , always hilarious and , most of the time , absolutely right
mess ...
an example of the kind of lush , all-enveloping movie experience it rhapsodizes
had a good cheesy b-movie playing in theaters since ... well ... since last week 's reign of fire
have been better than the fiction it has concocted
as a tart little lemon drop of a movie
thriller as lazy
lasting traces of charlotte 's web
, modestly action-oriented world war ii adventure
armageddon
's virtually impossible
weighty revelations ,
english patient
hashiguchi covers this territory with wit and originality , suggesting that with his fourth feature -- the first to be released in the u.s.
the same easy targets
proves that rohmer still has a sense of his audience
the very fabric of iranian
a small film
material in the film 's short 90 minutes
into a dreary , humorless soap opera
overall , it 's a very entertaining , thought-provoking film with a simple message :
the seesawing of the general 's fate in the arguments of competing lawyers
john polson
spielberg flair
respective
shrill and
is better-focused than the incomprehensible anne rice novel
stagy set pieces
of his butt
tongue-in-cheek
hugh grant
his strongest performance since the doors
put away the guitar , sell the amp
fifty car pileup
ritchie 's film is easier to swallow than wertmuller 's polemical allegory
's in danger of going wrong
marketable
creating an emotionally complex , dramatically satisfying heroine
into something
' filmmaking style
would have a hard time sitting through this one
lemon drop
claire
moderately
picture that illustrates an american tragedy .
compensated in large part by the off-the-wall dialogue , visual playfulness and the outlandishness of the idea itself
terminally bland , painfully slow and needlessly confusing ... the movie , shot on digital videotape rather than film , is frequently indecipherable .
directed but
encompasses many more paths than we started with
make than it is to sit through
green and brown
a trenchant critique of capitalism
look easy ,
hatfield and hicks make the oddest of couples ,
the ones
handled affair , a film about human darkness
poking their genitals
-lrb- it 's -rrb- what punk rock music used to be , and what the video medium could use more of : spirit , perception , conviction
a gritty police thriller
will be over
what experiences you bring to it and what associations you choose to make
navel-gazing kaufman
the imagination
maker
be me
'll see all summer
like shiner 's organizing of the big fight
to the concession stand and\/or restroom
in a movie full of stunt doubles and special effects
directors harry gantz and joe gantz have chosen a fascinating subject matter , but the couples exposing themselves are n't all that interesting
to see a flick about telemarketers
a more engaged and honest treatment
slide down the slippery slope of dishonesty after an encounter with the rich and the powerful who have nothing but disdain for virtue
a road trip
surprising discovery
achievement
to save it
accommodate
charming ,
's another retelling of alexandre dumas ' classic
concerned with self-preservation
absorbing performance
to savor whenever the film 's lamer instincts are in the saddle
clooney
sleight-of-hand
offers not even a hint of joy , preferring to focus on the humiliation of martin as he defecates in bed and urinates on the plants at his own birthday party
be clever , amusing and unpredictable
great pity
of his skill
crisp framing ,
less concerned with cultural and political issues than doting on its eccentric characters
love it , too
driving
if we sometimes need comforting fantasies about mental illness
reigns .
an unnatural calm that 's occasionally shaken by ... blasts of rage , and
muzak
are far more alienating than involving
did not
tense , terrific , sweaty-palmed fun
to mind , while watching eric rohmer 's tribute to a courageous scottish lady
a fine film , but it would be a lot better if it stuck to betty fisher and left out the other stories .
catch the pitch of his poetics
only the most hardhearted scrooge could fail to respond
there 's no place for this story to go but down
valiant effort to understand everyone 's point of view
starts out strongly before quickly losing its focus , point and purpose in a mess of mixed messages , over-blown drama and bruce willis with a scar
is extremely thorough .
the road in 2002
a hilarious ode to middle america and middle age with this unlikely odyssey
with jump cuts , fast editing and lots of pyrotechnics
is the vision
is , i did n't mind all this contrived nonsense a bit .
that derives from a workman 's grasp of pun and entendre and its attendant
theory , sleight-of-hand , and ill-wrought hypothesis
fathom
a testament of quiet endurance , of common concern , of reconciled survival
the emotional depth of haynes ' work
who is chasing who or why
best he can
maintain a sense of urgency and suspense
firebrand
savage garden music video
safe as to often play like a milquetoast movie of the week blown up for the big screen
the shocking conclusion is too much of a plunge
unrelentingly
little else of consequence
through mainstream hollywood
a documentary -- but not very imaxy
how low brow it is
attempt to generate suspense rather than gross out the audience
de sica
who are n't looking for them
-lrb- ramsay -rrb- visually transforms the dreary expanse of dead-end distaste the characters inhabit into a poem of art , music and metaphor .
the olympus of the art world
that it goes nowhere
but not sophomoric -rrb-
that the screen is most alive when it seems most likely that broomfield 's interviewees , or even himself , will not be for much longer
below may not mark mr. twohy 's emergence into the mainstream
ringing
of recent vintage
always hilarious
century france
a fairly inexperienced filmmaker
an awful lot like life
d.w.
particularly dark
simone '' is a fun and funky look into an artificial creation in a world that thrives on artificiality .
are zoning ordinances to protect your community from the dullest science fiction
comes not from any cinematic razzle-dazzle but from its recovery of an historical episode that , in the simple telling , proves simultaneously harrowing and uplifting
sealed in a jar and left on a remote shelf indefinitely
prey to its sob-story trappings
macgraw
balance all the formulaic equations in the long-winded heist comedy
before the plot kicks into gear
is really all about
high-profile talent
about 25 minutes of decent material
that other imax films do n't
a fascinating case study of flower-power liberation --
will find anything here to appreciate
a stirring , funny
trailer
gives us a crime fighter carrying more emotional baggage than batman ...
has never been smoother or more confident .
why it fails is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma .
last dance , whatever its flaws ,
imaginative and successful
very funny
it 's in the action scenes that things fall apart .
merit its 103-minute length
cadence
sex and lucia is so alluring
tells a story
excess debris
feel-good fantasy
laughs in this simple , sweet and romantic comedy
care about its protagonist and
's certainly laudable that the movie deals with hot-button issues in a comedic context
sordid and disgusting
may not always
iraqi factory
this obscenely bad dark comedy , so crass
who willingly walk into the nightmare of war not only to record the events for posterity , but to help us
blade runner , and total recall , only without much energy or tension
alive and
made-up
powder
the film is way too full of itself
a glorified sitcom
providing comic relief
has a tired , talky feel
is doing something of a public service -- shedding light on a group of extremely talented musicians who might otherwise go unnoticed and underappreciated by music fans .
after the setup , the air leaks out of the movie , flattening its momentum with about an hour to go .
make like the title
such a tragedy
on all
descriptions
to like any of these despicable characters
mostly martha could have used a little trimming
marvelous documentary touches -- ever so gracefully -- on the entire history of the yiddish theater , both in america and israel
formulaic , its plot and pacing typical hollywood war-movie stuff ,
full emotional involvement
it wo n't hold up over the long haul , but in the moment , finch 's tale provides the forgettable pleasures of a saturday matinee .
scary horror movie
a bit
god help us , but capra and cooper are rolling over in their graves
in admitting that my enjoyment came at the expense of seeing justice served , even if it 's a dish that 's best served cold
do well to cram earplugs in their ears
exactly what these two people need to find each other
has the screen presence to become a major-league leading lady , -lrb- but -rrb-
the scripters do n't deserve any oscars
cool visual backmasking
coral reef adventure is a heavyweight film that fights a good fight on behalf of the world 's endangered reefs -- and
have n't seen before from murphy
terrific setpieces
newcomer helmer kevin donovan
moving and solidly entertaining comedy\/drama
has stepped into the mainstream of filmmaking with an assurance worthy of international acclaim
accuse him of making
might to resist ,
plot-lines
the paradiso 's rusted-out ruin and ultimate collapse during the film 's final -lrb- restored -rrb- third ...
movie 's
whiny pouty-lipped poof
glossy rehash
fiji diver rusi vulakoro and the married couple howard and michelle hall -rrb-
is a sobering recount of a very bleak day in derry
throughout a film that is both gripping and compelling
open-ended and
to simplify
lodging in the cracks of that ever-growing category
keep it from being a total rehash .
carved from orleans ' story
of trying to bust
's offensive
roman coppola -rrb-
is , truly and thankfully
a road trip that will get you thinking , ` are we there yet ?
grab you
each of these stories has the potential for touched by an angel simplicity and sappiness , but thirteen conversations about one thing , for all its generosity and optimism , never resorts to easy feel-good sentiments
chomp on jumbo ants
in suspense
self-glorification and a manipulative whitewash
distracted by the movie 's quick movements
gleaned from this three-hour endurance test built around an hour 's worth of actual material
are better
a truly wonderful tale
cagney
a weary journalist
exhausting to watch
which would have made for better drama
a lot more on its mind -- maybe too much
off with an inauspicious premise , mopes through a dreary tract of virtually plotless meanderings and then ends with a whimper .
teen pregnancy , rape and suspected murder
failed jokes ,
done in the united states
steinis quirky , charming and often hilarious .
goodfellas and
, laugther , and tears
an adult male
to accomplish what few sequels can
a movie can be as intelligent as this one is in every regard except its storyline
humor ,
a strong thumbs
sexy , funny and touching .
putting together familiar themes of family , forgiveness and love in a new way --
the pain , loneliness and insecurity of the screenwriting process are vividly and painfully brought to slovenly life in this self-deprecating , biting and witty feature written by charlie kaufman and his twin brother , donald , and directed by spike jonze .
've looked like as a low-budget series on a uhf channel .
the usual fantasies hollywood
an absorbing look
a likable story ,
sound system
from its comic course
are n't many conclusive answers in the film
by sumptuous ocean visuals and the cinematic stylings of director john stockwell
may leave the theater with more questions than answers
the sight of the name bruce willis brings to mind images of a violent battlefield action picture , but the film has a lot more on its mind -- maybe too much
while the plot follows a predictable connect-the-dots course
todd mcfarlane 's
action movies
walking around
a harrowing movie
's a pedestrian , flat drama that screams out ` amateur ' in almost every frame .
that i ca n't wait to see what the director does next
currently
right down
had ,
shiner 's organizing of the big fight
decent ` intro ' documentary
introducing
vote
some freakish powers of visual charm
works because of the universal themes , earnest performances ... and excellent use of music by india 's popular gulzar and jagjit singh
a comedy , a romance ,
can smell the grease on the plot
what 's so fun about this silly , outrageous , ingenious thriller
evolves into a gorgeously atmospheric meditation on life-changing chance encounters
dahmer 's
laugh their \*\*\* off
an interesting controversy
of friendships
entertaining them
amazingly dopey
insular
total loss
shreve 's graceful dual narrative gets clunky on the screen , and
has stepped into the mainstream of filmmaking with an assurance worthy of international acclaim and with every cinematic tool well under his control -- driven by a natural sense for what works
6-year-old
lack contrast ,
enough moments to keep it entertaining
carrying every gag two or three times beyond its limit to sustain a laugh
the creativity but without any more substance ... indulgently entertaining
two main characters
homage pokepie hat , but as
a strong first act and absolutely , inescapably gorgeous , skyscraper-trapeze motion of the amazing spider-man
is visually ravishing , penetrating , impenetrable
the potential for pathological study ,
extraordinary dramatic experience .
works out
incredibly outlandish scenery
a nearly terminal case of the cutes
is after something darker
watts -rrb-
gets a few cheap shocks from its kids-in-peril theatrics
once intimate and universal cinema
often demented in a good way ,
, unfortunately , is a little too in love with its own cuteness
into such message-mongering moralism
a bit more complex
tactic to cover up the fact that the picture is constructed around a core of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas
the kind they
tries to force its quirkiness upon the audience
clothed in excess layers of hipness
written , flatly , by david kendall and directed , barely , by there
a chilling movie
throughout
blue crush thrillingly uses modern technology to take the viewer inside the wave .
its characters , weak and strong
to give blade fans another look at wesley snipes ' iconic hero doing battle with dozens of bad guys -- at once
is a hoot , and
your lives
exercise
create a film that 's not merely about kicking undead \*\*\* , but also about dealing with regret and , ultimately , finding redemption
eludes madonna
of thoughtful war films and those
a missing bike
a dark , dull thriller with a parting shot that misfires .
a rather simplistic one : grief drives her , love drives him ,
is a kind of perpetual pain
an awkwardly contrived exercise in magic realism
the 70-year-old godard has become , to judge from in praise of love , the sort of bitter old crank who sits behind his light meter and harangues the supposed injustices of the artistic world-at-large without doing all that much to correct them .
you can see where big bad love is trying to go , but it never quite gets there
sits in the place where a masterpiece should be
a sketch
youthful affluence not as
banger sisters
choppy and monosyllabic
business
processor .
warning
an attention
chalk
the integrity of the opera
come close to being exciting
a movie time trip
's still quite worth seeing
so bland that even as rogue cia assassins working for chris cooper 's agency boss close in on the resourceful amnesiac , we do n't feel much for damon\/bourne or his predicament
mr. caine and mr. fraser
succeeds only because bullock and grant were made to share the silver screen .
cultivation
the thing about guys like evans is this : you 're never quite sure where self-promotion ends and the truth begins
the thin veneer of nationalism that covers our deepest , media-soaked fears
manas
a subversive element to this disney cartoon
in large doses
put together
manages to blast even the smallest sensitivities from the romance with his clamorous approach
the other side of the bra
digressions
goose things up
you can push on through the slow spots
a string of exotic locales
as it is about the subject
technically proficient and
splitting
ben stiller 's zoolander ,
takes an abrupt turn into glucose sentimentality and laughable contrivance
an affectionate
feels so distant you might as well be watching it through a telescope
brings a tragic dimension and savage full-bodied wit and cunning to the aging sandeman .
all your problems
from mccrudden
families
was too hard on `` the mothman prophecies ''
about art , ethics , and the cost of moral compromise
enjoyably dumb , sweet , and intermittently hilarious
his collaborators ' symbolic images
exhausted , desiccated talent
open
is smart , not cloying
all there
if you 've seen `` stomp ''
yet another sexual taboo into a really funny movie
does not work .
mind to enter and accept another world
cautions children
ian holm
something appears to have been lost in the translation this time
maggie smith as the ya-ya member with the o2-tank will absolutely crack you up with her crass , then gasp for gas , verbal deportment .
start and
comes alive only when it switches gears to the sentimental .
especially fine
is ultimately rather silly and overwrought , making the ambiguous ending seem goofy rather than provocative
that never catches fire
jean-claude van damme
a powerful entity strangling the life out
marshall keeps the energy humming , and
notorious c.h.o.
that elusive adult world
miserable and smug
everything else about it is straight from the saturday morning cartoons -- a retread story , bad writing , and the same old silliness
it can not even be dubbed hedonistic
a fluid , no-nonsense authority
behold in its sparkling beauty
shock throughout the film
somewhat clumsy
... a rather bland affair .
holm is terrific as both men and
o fantasma is boldly , confidently orchestrated , aesthetically and sexually , and its impact is deeply and rightly disturbing
acting as if it were n't
like running out screaming
his mid-seventies , michel piccoli
chomp
mountain
adorable
so generic
that is to say
that intersect with them
universe
witty and often surprising , a dark little morality tale disguised as a romantic comedy .
an invaluable record of that special fishy community
, luridly coloured ,
artsploitation
dull , simple-minded and stereotypical
mean things
with such a rah-rah , patriotic tone
movies about angels
smug self-satisfaction
is as uncompromising as it is nonjudgmental , and makes clear that a prostitute can be as lonely and needy as any of the clients .
tired old
overwhelmed by its lack of purpose that it seeks excitement in manufactured high drama
are pure hollywood
the original
the balkans
if this was your introduction to one of the greatest plays of the last 100 years
might have
benefits from serendipity
visceral and spiritual
bowel
life affirming and heartbreaking
dizzily
this -rrb- meandering and pointless french coming-of-age import from writer-director anne-sophie birot
the unnamed , easily substitutable forces that serve as whatever terror the heroes of horror movies try to avoid
a certain style and wit to the dialogue
without bestowing the subject with the intelligence or sincerity it unequivocally deserves
in sentimentality
christian bale 's charisma make up for a derivative plot
want nothing else
wo n't join the pantheon of great monster\/science fiction flicks that we have come to love ...
appreciated
bang your head on the seat in front of you ,
an unremarkable
they '' were , what `` they '' looked like
's not a bad premise , just a bad movie
are processed in 60 minutes
, home movie is about the people who live in them , who have carved their own comfortable niche in the world and have been kind enough to share it .
much crypt
his excellent cast
sure which half of dragonfly is worse : the part where nothing 's happening , or the part where something 's happening
the travails of metropolitan life !
imagine , as searching for a quarter in a giant pile of elephant feces ... positively dreadful
deepest tragedies
like a huge set of wind chimes
gadgets and whirling fight sequences
great to begin with
continually
nearly epic
rodrigues '
well-constructed fluff ,
collapses into an inhalant blackout , maintaining consciousness just long enough to achieve callow pretension
about mad queens , obsessive relationships , and rampant adultery
's a masterpeice .
masked
12-year-old welsh boy
becomes a fascinating study of isolation and frustration that successfully recreates both the physical setting and emotional tensions of the papin sisters
broader vision
director george hickenlooper has had some success with documentaries , but here his sense of story and his juvenile camera movements smack of a film school undergrad , and his maudlin ending might not have gotten him into film school in the first place
the film grows on you .
charged with metaphor
a little old-fashioned storytelling
can also negotiate the movie 's darker turns
slippery footing
made me want to scream
talked all the way
worth telling
tyson
are sweet and believable ,
super - violent , super-serious and super-stupid
has an eye for the ways people of different ethnicities talk to and about others outside the group .
is more than a movie .
compensate for the movie 's failings
cultural
true story or not
you 've been sitting still
a life sentence
eloquent -lrb- meditation -rrb-
're an agnostic carnivore
some people march to the beat of a different drum
about world traveler
to society than the film 's characters
jacques
more simply intrusive to the story
of the ya-ya
american zealously
with familiar situations
mediterranean
a fourth-rate jim carrey
but not especially compelling
, oddly colorful and just plain otherworldly
belief
almost seems like a documentary in the way
although what time offers tsai 's usual style and themes
to champion his ultimately losing cause
waters it down , turning grit and vulnerability into light reading
look a lot
such conviction
discussion
the absurdity of the situation in a well-balanced fashion
a relationship like holly
little genre picture
elegant entertainment
the collaborative process
without cheesy fun factor
of the discovery of the wizard of god
are very expressive .
simple premise
's in the action scenes that things fall apart
the pleasures of a well-made pizza
essentially a collection of bits -- and they 're all naughty .
autopilot hollywood concoction
visual backmasking
mclaughlin
on the reel\/real world dichotomy
fatal attraction '' ,
a set
it has an ambition to say something about its subjects , but not a willingness .
surrealistic moments
with daring and verve
is n't as sharp or as fresh as i 'm the one that i want
on , well ,
of the very things
sufficiently
a fascinating , bombshell documentary that should shame americans , regardless of whether or not ultimate blame finally lies with kissinger .
as vivid as the 19th-century ones
romantic trifle
any definitive explanation for it would have felt like a cheat
expanded to 65 minutes for theatrical release , it still feels somewhat unfinished .
gambling and throwing a basketball game for money is n't a new plot -- in fact toback himself used it in black and white
augmented boobs , hawn
see a study in contrasts ; the wide range of one actor , and the limited range of a comedian .
few ` cool ' actors
but one battle after another is not the same as one battle followed by killer cgi effects
, and about his responsibility to the characters
lock stock and two smoking barrels
of canned humor
to jump in my chair
weirdo role
hearing
a night out
gives ample opportunity
stone
serenity
ballot
degenerates into hogwash .
how they sometimes still can be made
gaining most of its unsettling force from the suggested and the unknown
sharp movie
about one in three gags in white 's intermittently wise script hits its mark ; the rest are padding unashamedly appropriated from the teen-exploitation playbook .
a gag
who did
on a little longer
is the score , as in the songs translate well to film
crack
mind ugly
the stripped-down dramatic constructs , austere imagery and abstract characters
giovanni
lack of a pyschological center
directors harry gantz and joe gantz have chosen a fascinating subject matter , but the couples exposing themselves are n't all that interesting .
is phenomenal , especially the women
, low-wattage
what madonna does here ca n't properly be called acting -- more accurately , it 's moving and
looks closely , insightfully at fragile , complex relationships
any john waters movie has it beat by a country mile .
of a future-world holographic librarian -lrb- orlando jones -rrb- who knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written , and nicely realized
throw smoochy from the train
, genteel yet decadent aristocracy that can no longer pay its bills
mythology
wind-tunnel
the first major studio production shot on video tape instead of film
allowed it to get made
, for a movie that tries to be smart , it 's kinda dumb .
this project was undertaken
own bathos
vignettes that , in their own idiosyncratic way , sum up the strange horror of life in the new millennium
melodramatic bodice-ripper
joan 's
no better reason
nothing of the audience other than to sit back and enjoy a couple of great actors hamming it up
you missed the point
entirely memorable
not very informative about its titular
transparently
a `` black austin powers ? ''
first-time actor
clerk
the wholesome twist
its share of clever moments and biting dialogue
effective in all its aspects
count on me
excites the imagination
could be cut
such a bizarre way
with the solution to another
of caffeinated comedy performances
like these russo guys lookin ' for their mamet instead found their sturges .
dances
everything he ever knew about generating suspense
skeeved out that they 'd need a shower
halle berry does her best to keep up with him
have been a confusing and horrifying vision into an intense and engrossing head-trip
intense experience
could have been right at home as a nifty plot line in steven soderbergh 's traffic fails to arrive at any satisfying destination .
good-natured fun found in films like tremors
witty updatings -lrb- silver 's parrot has been replaced with morph , a cute alien creature who mimics everyone and everything around -rrb-
only those most addicted to film violence in all its forms
in spots
turns his character
outright
of b-ball fantasy
get the distinct impression that this franchise is drawing to a close
produce adequate performances
right at home in this french shocker
watch these two together again
provides a tenacious demonstration of death
evanescent
deep
about as enjoyable , i would imagine , as searching for a quarter in a giant pile of elephant feces ... positively dreadful .
middle eastern world politics
jaglomized
the film opens with maggots crawling on a dead dog
large it 's altman-esque
becomes lifeless and
at hand
hellish conditions
tracking
of movies
a man 's
to the wit , humor and snappy dialogue of the original
to fuse at least three dull plots into one good one
jack nicholson 's
keep this from being a complete waste of time
, high-adrenaline documentary .
is too long with too little going on
is actually quite entertaining .
it still feels somewhat unfinished .
big bad love is trying to go
while the now 72-year-old robert evans been slowed down by a stroke
water , snow , flames and shadows
detailed personal portrait
a whale of a good time
even though it 's common knowledge that park and his founding partner , yong kang , lost kozmo in the end , you ca n't help but get caught up in the thrill of the company 's astonishing growth .
'' comes from the heart
the band or
barely there bit of piffle .
take on rice 's second installment of her vampire chronicles .
such a rah-rah
the company 's astonishing growth
the biggest names
important political documentary
a ship
are funny .
poignant and moving , a walk to remember is an inspirational love story , capturing the innocence and idealism of that first encounter .
we make ,
beyond being a sandra bullock vehicle or a standard romantic comedy
that rare combination of bad writing , bad direction and bad acting -- the trifecta of badness
in there
hiding
lai 's
an hour
a dark
fascinating character study
the direction of spielberg , who does a convincing impersonation here of a director enjoying himself immensely
of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas
the journey does n't really go anywhere .
were n't invited to the party
an unblinking , flawed humanity
masterpiece .
typical pax
this overlong infomercial , due out on video before month 's end ,
there 'll be a power outage during your screening so you can get your money back
the roundelay
it forces you to watch people doing unpleasant things to each other and themselves , and it maintains a cool distance from its material that is deliberately unsettling
the thrill
much of the cast
one of these days hollywood will come up with an original idea for a teen movie , but until then there 's always these rehashes to feed to the younger generations .
a very depressing movie of many
sanctimoniousness
or edit , or
seeing seinfeld at home as he watches his own appearance on letterman with a clinical eye reminds you that the key to stand-up is to always make it look easy , even though the reality is anything but .
warm-blooded
the relationship between mothers
should be themselves
brawny
touched by the film 's conviction that all life centered on that place , that time and that sport
what kind
'll at least
once it gets rolling
old people will love this movie , and
of naval personnel in san diego
wearing tight tummy tops and hip huggers ,
chris columbus ' sequel is faster , livelier and a good deal funnier than his original .
impersonation
young bette davis
urgency and suspense
show
that it does n't give a damn
the goth-vampire , tortured woe-is-me lifestyle
moretti plays giovanni , a psychiatrist who predictably finds it difficult to sustain interest in his profession after the family tragedy .
edited , often awkwardly directed and suffers from the addition of a wholly unnecessary pre-credit sequence designed to give some of the characters a ` back story
inside its fabric
to the actress , and to her inventive director
the film affords us intriguing glimpses of the insights gleaned from a lifetime of spiritual inquiry ,
flat , unconvincing
still have that option .
misanthropic stuff
in the opportunists
's the butt of its own joke
a wild comedy that could only spring from the demented mind of the writer
a degree of affection rather than
prime mystery
wrote it
first-timer john mckay
the movie is a dud .
memorable for a peculiar malaise that renders its tension flaccid and ,
draw out the menace of its sparse dialogue
farcically bawdy fantasy
big-fisted direction
the death
is in trouble
a meatier deeper beginning and\/or ending would have easily tipped this film into the `` a '' range , as is , it 's a very very strong `` b + . ''
he tells a story as horrifying as any in the heart-breakingly extensive annals of white-on-black racism
car chases
unsuspecting moviegoers
it has made its way into your very bloodstream
is exhaustion , from watching a movie that is dark -lrb- dark green , to be exact -rrb- , sour , bloody and mean
'll be lucky
a gentle film with dramatic punch , a haunting ode to humanity
, lecherous
twohy 's a good yarn-spinner , and ultimately the story compels .
there 's no real sense of suspense ,
evelyn may be based on a true and historically significant story , but the filmmakers have made every effort to disguise it as an unimaginative screenwriter 's invention
to surprise
this movie is about the worst thing chan has done in the united states .
some visual wit ... but little imagination elsewhere
a remarkably cohesive whole , both visually and thematically ,
the present hollywood program
for plenty of movies
gets clocked
warm up
a potentially good comic premise
deserves a place of honor next to nanook
to a higher level
despite hoffman 's best efforts
an ungainly movie , ill-fitting
is what it is -- a nice , harmless date film ...
film titus
cop drama
the requisite faux-urban vibe and hotter-two-years-ago rap and r&b names and references
floyd
an innocent boy carved from a log
make you angry
fail to capture its visual appeal or its atmosphere
though it is infused with the sensibility of a video director
of affection
is that sort of thing
going on inside each trailer park you drive past -- even if it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster
martin 's deterioration and barbara 's sadness -- and
22-year-old girlfriend
as the tortured husband
alienation
tooth in roger dodger
is filled with deja vu moments .
in the long , dishonorable history of quickie teen-pop exploitation
thrills the eye
lots of surface
the now spy-savvy siblings , carmen -lrb- vega -rrb- and juni -lrb- sabara -rrb- cortez ,
most vital work
ghosts
everyone can enjoy
the picture is so lovely toward the end
casting an actress whose face projects that woman 's doubts and yearnings
after the last trombone
blade 2 is definitely a cut above the rest .
it is a rather poor imitation
the master of disguise is funny -- not `` ha ha '' funny , `` dead circus performer '' funny
the film does a solid job of slowly , steadily building up to the climactic burst of violence .
is terrific , bringing an unforced , rapid-fire delivery to toback 's heidegger - and nietzsche-referencing dialogue
absorbed
choppy and sloppy
a great hook , some clever bits
stands out for its only partly synthetic decency .
a storm
the warfare
into some powerful emotions
shearer 's radio show
the most not
be a human being -- in the weeks after 9\/11
seal the deal
not enough pretty woman
, and of telling a fascinating character 's story
to despairingly awful
director yu
to homosexuality
wonderfully loopy
, blade 2 is definitely a cut above the rest .
to fully realize them
by its lead
, it 's a lyrical endeavour .
pulchritude
with its excellent use of new york locales and sharp writing
full ticket price
who is always a joy to watch , even when her material is not first-rate
silly chase sequence
sweet home alabama is one dumb movie ,
watching seinfeld -lrb- who is also one of the film 's producers -rrb- do everything he can to look like a good guy
diverse political perspectives
a frighteningly fascinating contradiction
failing , ultimately ,
demeo is not without talent
the land and
all the more compelling
self-indulgent script
at the movies
revels in its own simplicity
style massacres
a war zone
for bungling the big stuff
remarkably strong cast
as david letterman and the onion have proven , the worst of tragedies can be fertile sources of humor ,
spinoff of last summer 's bloated effects
from curling
83
hard to imagine anyone managing to steal a movie not only from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb
which might have been called freddy gets molested by a dog -rrb-
squeezed
one man 's triumph
you want a movie time trip
is pretty landbound ,
anthony
shockwaves
an impossible task
prostituted
way to pay full price
's the best sequel since the empire strikes back ... a majestic achievement , an epic of astonishing grandeur and surprising emotional depth .
is an indelible epic american story about two families , one black and one white , facing change in both their inner and outer lives
provoke
, every shot enhances the excellent performances
a chilly , remote , emotionally distant piece ... so dull that its tagline should be : ` in space , no one can hear you snore
in moonlight mile
through a dreary tract of virtually plotless meanderings
aims for poetry
lola
are odd and pixilated
a freshness and modesty that transcends their predicament
viewed as a comedy , a romance , a fairy tale , or a drama
art world
a unique culture that is presented with universal appeal
is corny in a way that bespeaks an expiration date passed a long time ago
foster homes
that refers incessantly to old movies , when you could just rent those movies instead , let alone seek out a respectable new one
's almost worth
trinity
been one of the more daring and surprising american movies of the year
pulling the plug on the conspirators and
all that memorable , but as downtown saturday matinee brain candy
the age
no longer possess the lack-of-attention span that we did at seventeen
this is n't
's propelled by the acting
nelson eddy
epilogue that leaks suspension of disbelief like a sieve
random e
to clean the peep booths surrounding her
compulsive life
director jay russell
been there , done that , liked it much better the first time around - when it was called the professional .
far between
ideas for the inevitable future sequels -lrb- hey , do n't shoot the messenger -rrb-
old enough
poverty and hardship
bottomlessly cynical
fade from memory
a matter of plumbing arrangements and mind games ,
no psychology here
see it for karen black , who camps up a storm as a fringe feminist conspiracy theorist named dirty dick
avuncular
spend so much
happily glib and vicious as its characters
more compelling excuse to pair susan sarandon and goldie hawn
television , music and
, devastating documentary on two maladjusted teens in a downward narcotized spiral .
in a cinematic year already littered with celluloid garbage
of terry gilliam 's rudimentary old monty python cartoons
enough sweet and traditional romantic
cremaster 3 is at once a tough pill to swallow and a minor miracle of self-expression .
when you resurrect a dead man , hard copy should come a-knocking , no
incredibly dated and unfunny
the same number
we believe in them
unentertaining
parlor game
subcultures
strands about the controversy of who really wrote shakespeare 's plays
metropolis you hate to tear your eyes away from the images long enough to read the subtitles
of man , heart of beast
seen or heard anything quite like this film
already obscure demographic
's also simple-minded and contrived
queasy
young males
si , pretty much ''
why ? '
fred schepisi 's tale
without flinching
the film is small in scope , yet perfectly formed .
the loss
grit and
touchingly
attempts to be grandiloquent
us -- especially
rises in its courageousness , and comedic employment
emotional buttons
ca n't
, and genius
there 's lots of cute animals and clumsy people
certain extent
emphasizes
that were it not for holm 's performance
hypnotic
contours
distract you
insanely violent and
gere
more graceful way
's not enough substance
femme
our civilization offers a cure for vincent 's complaint
either esther 's initial anomie
this in recompense : a few early laughs scattered around a plot as thin
it had a sense of humor
the growing , moldering pile
creeps into your heart
be perfectly happy with the sloppy slapstick comedy
schneider 's
a slow study : the action is stilted and the tabloid energy embalmed
second fiddle
with metaphor
the series '
's just that it 's so not-at-all-good .
going to this movie is a little like chewing whale blubber
seems content to dog-paddle in the mediocre end of the pool , and it 's a sad , sick sight .
insipid , brutally clueless film
it tries too hard
collectively stellar performance
in his role of observer of the scene , lawrence sounds whiny and defensive , as if his life-altering experiences made him bitter and less mature .
between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
many went to see the attraction for the sole reason that it was hot outside and there was air conditioning inside , and
take care
director gerardo vera
in this film , which may be why it works as well as it does
sensational , real-life 19th-century crime
-lrb- `` safe conduct '' -rrb- is a long movie at 163 minutes but it fills the time with drama , romance , tragedy , bravery , political intrigue , partisans and sabotage
a good-looking but ultimately pointless political thriller
you 're not merely watching history , you 're engulfed by it .
peppering the pages with memorable zingers
the other foul substances
into sharp focus
limit
leavened nicely
read the catcher
the worst of the brosnan bunch
, then triple x marks the spot .
new , fervently held ideas
thanks to the presence of ` the king
is an institution
a sharp , amusing study of the cult
are kinetic enough to engross even the most antsy youngsters .
exploitative for the art houses and too cynical , small and decadent for the malls
a tribute to shyamalan 's gifts , which are such that we 'll keep watching the skies for his next project
much colorful eye candy , including the spectacle of gere in his dancing shoes , hoofing and crooning with the best of them
this is the best star trek movie in a long time .
lyne
still happen in america
thanks to its cast , its cuisine and its quirky tunes
felt like to be a new yorker -- or , really , to be a human being -- in the weeks after 9\/11
owe more to disney 's strong sense of formula
is that the bulk of the movie centers on the wrong character .
runs 163 minutes
, grief and recovery
ford low
keeps firing until the bitter end
become commonplace
what 's wrong with this increasingly pervasive aspect of gay culture
tone and several scenes run
transports you
alfonso
the whole less
of composition
's got some pretentious eye-rolling moments
seems manufactured to me and artificial
is attractive .
to the man 's theories
clinically
allows nothing to get in the way
kind enough to share it
enjoyed it just as much
time , death
enchanted with low-life tragedy and liberally seasoned with emotional outbursts ... what is sorely missing , however , is the edge of wild , lunatic invention that we associate with cage 's best acting .
yiddish theater , whose jolly , fun-for-fun 's - sake communal spirit goes to the essence of broadway
dramatize life 's messiness
offers piercing domestic drama with spikes of sly humor .
it 's possible that something hip and transgressive was being attempted here that stubbornly refused to gel , but the result is more puzzling than unsettling .
my eyelids
photographed with melancholy richness
awfully good , achingly human picture
to call the cops
disney version
while kids will probably eat the whole thing up
should strike a nerve in many .
the believability of the entire scenario
potentially interesting
with movie references
two-dimensional and
sweeping and
, albeit half-baked ,
sometimes creepy
look at a slice of counterculture that might be best forgotten
the haphazardness of evil
an actress , not
smiles
going on with young tv actors
mug
how good it all was , and started doing nothing but reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations , thinking urgently as the protagonists struggled , feeling at the mercy of its inventiveness , gasping at its visual delights
the town has kind of an authentic feel ,
find an escape clause and avoid seeing this trite , predictable rehash .
found myself strangely moved by even the corniest and most hackneyed contrivances
giants
durable best
still-raw
shot on video tape instead of film
wants
griffin & co.
pulling the pin
watch as two last-place basketball
might as well be watching a rerun
its cast ,
innovative
kung pow seems like some futile concoction that was developed hastily after oedekerk
were sending up
album 's
its logical loopholes , which fly by so fast there 's no time to think about them anyway
training
looking for something to make them laugh
too fluffy
african-american cinema
story derisions
better payoffs
makes shanghai ghetto move beyond a good , dry , reliable textbook
any recent film , independent or otherwise ,
the mood
it feels more forced than usual .
cameos
, notorious c.h.o. hits all the verbal marks it should .
witherspoon puts to rest her valley-girl image
americanized adaptation
mired in a shabby script
is n't , either
thank
baseball-playing monkey
open-ended and composed of layer upon layer
the pay-off is negligible
sally jesse raphael atmosphere
its through-line of family and community
to prominence
rife with the rueful , wry humor springing out of yiddish culture and language
wondering what all that jazz was about `` chicago '' in 2002
intriguing and alluring
the hand
, it is an engaging nostalgia piece .
typically observant ,
dangerous lives
stuck in heaven
the best sex comedy about environmental pollution ever made
the movie rising above similar fare
all the pieces
growing , moldering pile
fart jokes , masturbation jokes , and
's a long way from orwell 's dark , intelligent warning cry -lrb- 1984 -rrb-
crass , jaded movie types
continuing
too amateurish and
probably one
adam sandler will probably ever appear
to suggest possibilities which imbue the theme with added depth and resonance
the mud than a worthwhile glimpse of independent-community guiding lights
nasty aftertaste but little clear memory
david letterman and the onion
of being the big
more depressing than entertaining
it worth checking out at theaters
-lrb- laissez passer -rrb-
this toothless dog
tell : his own
its gentle , touching story creeps into your heart .
to include every top-notch british actor who did not appear in gosford park -lrb- as well as one , ms. mirren , who did -rrb-
miyazaki 's teeming
burning , blasting ,
call this film a lump of coal
stay on the light , comic side of the issue , despite the difficulty of doing so when dealing with the destruction of property and , potentially , of life itself
of creating a more darkly
imparting knowledge
in pretty much the same way
killing me softly belongs firmly in the so-bad-it 's - good camp .
the little girls understand , and mccracken knows that 's all that matters .
, you 'll wait in vain for a movie to happen .
in which you can release your pent up anger
patricio guzman 's
expect from movies nowadays
bv 's re-voiced version
late-night bull sessions
horrible poetry
learning to compromise with reality enough to become comparatively sane and healthy
is barely an hour long
than serviceable at worst
for the tenor of the times
obviously
taking the easy hollywood road
mayhem ''
happens when something goes bump in the night and nobody cares ?
when they grow up
does the nearly impossible
the director is a magician
defuses this provocative theme by submerging it in a hoary love triangle
slightly sunbaked and summery mind , sex and lucia
gunfest
suffers from a laconic pace and a lack of traditional action
sport
a happy , heady jumble of thought and storytelling
smooth and professional
ultimately engages less for its story of actorly existential despair than for its boundary-hopping formal innovations and glimpse into another kind of chinese ` cultural revolution . '
a macy 's
the cameo-packed ,
another useless recycling of a brutal mid - '70s american sports movie .
big-hearted and
worse yet , nonexistent --
represents the depths to which the girls-behaving-badly film has fallen .
one big laugh , three or four mild giggles , and a whole lot of not much else .
, really ,
is the drama within the drama
usual impossible
the pile
increasingly implausible as it
fourth book
, self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend
with an emotional wallop
visually
one teenager 's
is depressing , ruthlessly pained and depraved
a hoot in a bad-movie way
beachcombing verismo
arresting
will be to the casual moviegoer who might be lured in by julia roberts
you nervous
adventure story and history lesson
a pretty tattered old carousel
is a good film
welles groupie\/scholar peter bogdanovich took a long time to do it
for independence , complete with loads of cgi and bushels of violence , but not a drop of human blood
an unorthodox little film noir organized crime story
grant 's
no sense
presents events partly from the perspective of aurelie and christelle ,
little \*\*\*\*
played game of absurd plot twists , idiotic court maneuvers and stupid characters that even freeman ca n't save it
martial-arts
the audience to buy just
its first-time feature director
crackles
what little grace -lrb- rifkin 's -rrb- tale of precarious skid-row dignity achieves
lingering questions about what the film is really getting at
think of a film more cloyingly sappy than evelyn this year
the hills have
less interesting
grating endurance test
like a milquetoast movie of the week blown up for the big screen
joyless special-effects excess
simone
in the thrill of the company 's astonishing growth
the prisoner -lrb- and ultimately the victim -rrb- of history
dogme
loss , grief and recovery
much has been written about those years when the psychedelic '60s grooved over into the gay '70s , but words do n't really do the era justice
to miyazaki 's teeming and often unsettling landscape
struggling nobody
focusing
imponderably
of ultra-violent war movies , this one
metropolis
, uneventful
this thriller
, dead man
humans
, i dunno
to our shared history
will feel a nagging sense of deja vu
all the longing , anguish and ache ,
doing-it-for
in lovely and amazing
affords
wang 's pacing
cannier doppelganger
in place for a great film noir
mindless junk like this that makes you appreciate original romantic comedies like punch-drunk love
worth checking out at theaters
intellectuals
the aristocrats ' perspective
on its side
approaches his difficult , endless work with remarkable serenity and discipline
human nature is a goofball movie , in the way that malkovich was , but
finding solutions
moving camera
blue crush , a late-summer surfer girl entry
such a sophisticated and unsentimental treatment on the big screen
get more out of the latter experience
vaunted empathy
fillers
is one of those reputedly `` unfilmable '' novels that has bucked the odds to emerge as an exquisite motion picture in its own right
hepburn
auto focus feels so distant you might as well be watching it through a telescope .
the homeric kind
misogyny and unprovoked
is n't the actor to save it
it nearly breaks its little neck trying to perform entertaining tricks
group
a delightful stimulus for the optic nerves , so much that it 's forgivable that the plot feels like every other tale of a totalitarian tomorrow .
tsai ming-liang 's ghosts
favors the scientific over the spectacular -lrb- visually speaking -rrb-
a gem of a romantic crime comedy that turns out to be clever , amusing and unpredictable .
gives poor dana carvey nothing to do that is really funny
williams ' usual tear and a smile , just sneers and bile
hard to burn out of your brain
least accessible screed
deliverance
onto film
privy to
served cold
alter the bard 's ending
vietnam and
soap
done in half an hour
are both
any stylish sizzle
maybe because it echoes the by now intolerable morbidity of so many recent movies
remains uniquely itself
seriously intended movie
acting and direction
allowed to get wet , fuzzy and sticky
green dragon seem more like medicine than entertainment
truly excellent
the actors involved
, aussie david caesar channels the not-quite-dead career of guy ritchie .
ranks as the most original in years
scenes in search
if there was actually one correct interpretation
for universal studios , where much of the action takes place
edge , dead man
of its music or comic antics , but through the perverse pleasure of watching disney scrape the bottom of its own cracker barrel
bloodshed .
of a theatrical air
unifying rhythm
is that she never lets her character become a caricature -- not even with that radioactive hair
... this story gets sillier , not scarier , as it goes along ...
of self-discovery handled with such sensitivity
's a diverting enough hour-and-a-half for the family audience
mumbles his way through the movie .
for most movies , 84 minutes is short , but this one feels like a life sentence .
, it 's just another sports drama\/character study .
puzzle his most ardent fans
a noticeable lack
recount
a crowd-pleaser , but then , so was the roman colosseum .
watching it leaves you giddy
canada 's
a dull , simple-minded and stereotypical tale of drugs
the only thing avary seems to care about
the notion of deleting emotion from people , even in an advanced prozac nation , is so insanely dysfunctional that the rampantly designed equilibrium becomes a concept doofus .
there 's an epic here , but you have to put it together yourself
, nor why he keeps being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good
the root psychology of this film
independent film
watch the film , which director gerardo vera has drenched in swoony music and fever-pitched melodrama
... tara reid plays a college journalist , but she looks like the six-time winner of the miss hawaiian tropic pageant , so i do n't know what she 's doing in here ...
does n't tell you anything except that the chelsea hotel today is populated by whiny , pathetic , starving and untalented artistes .
find greatness in the hue of its drastic iconography
the strength of the film lies in its two central performances by sven wollter as the stricken composer and viveka seldahl as his desperate violinist wife .
who want to be jolted out of their gourd
fails to spark this leaden comedy
to ourselves and each other
to be madcap farce
moving in many directions as it searches -lrb- vainly , i think -rrb- for something fresh to say
current terrorism anxieties
especially because half past dead is like the rock on a wal-mart budget
methodical , measured
texture and realism
the adjective ` gentle '
entirely suspenseful , extremely well-paced and ultimately
on-screen
have come to love
's better than its predecessor
look at morality , family , and social expectation through the prism of that omnibus tradition called marriage .
seem to have been picked not for their acting chops , but for their looks and appeal to the pre-teen crowd .
the movie equivalent of a sweaty old guy in a rain coat shopping for cheap porn
deform families , then tear them apart
can be classified as one of those ` alternate reality '
take this film at face value and
the film gets close to the chimps the same way goodall did , with a serious minded patience , respect and affection .
has little to do with the story ,
against a tree
a chance to see three splendid actors
did n't mind the ticket cost
fun and reminiscent of combat scenes
crudup 's screen presence is the one thing that holds interest in the midst of a mushy , existential exploration of why men leave their families .
of classic romantic comedy to which it aspires
provincial
seen as speculative history , as much an exploration of the paranoid impulse as a creative sequel to the warren report
a highly watchable , giggly little story with a sweet
be decipherable
the performances by harris , phifer and cam
is just as ill-fitting as shadyac 's perfunctory directing chops
does n't organize it with any particular insight
the film has a laundry list of minor shortcomings , but the numerous scenes of gory mayhem are worth the price of admission ... if `` gory mayhem '' is your idea of a good time .
a small movie with a big impact .
de niro
a prison comedy
there is simply no doubt that this film asks the right questions at the right time in the history of our country .
horns
is technically sophisticated in the worst way .
there 's not enough substance in the story to actually give them life
the granger movie gauge
longley 's film
carried out by men of marginal intelligence
works because reno does n't become smug or sanctimonious towards the audience .
dumb , credulous , unassuming , subordinate
it 's a sincere mess
is worth a look for its true-to-life characters , its sensitive acting , its unadorned view of rural life and the subtle direction of first-timer hilary birmingham
real women have curves '' is a sweet , honest , and enjoyable comedy-drama about a young woman who wants many things in life , but fears she 'll become her mother before she gets to fulfill her dreams .
behave
shorter is better .
macdowell 's
dogtown & z-boys evokes the blithe rebel fantasy with the kind of insouciance embedded in the sexy demise of james dean .
catapulting the artist
terrible , banal dialogue
a laughable -- or rather , unlaughable -- excuse for a film
founders on its lack of empathy for the social milieu - rich new york intelligentsia - and its off
-lrb- horrors ! -rrb-
it
scorsese 's mean streets -rrb-
makes the silly spy vs. spy film the sum of all fears , starring ben affleck , seem downright hitchcockian
of a mixed bag , with enough negatives
like a mere excuse for the wan , thinly sketched story
we 've seen the hippie-turned-yuppie plot before , but there 's an enthusiastic charm in fire that makes the formula fresh again .
new ''
the avant-garde fused with their humor
realized the harsh reality of my situation
consistently free
just letting the mountain tell you what to do
-lrb- h -rrb-
got fingered . ''
a specifically urban sense of disassociation
spot on
find things to like
the wit and hoopla
a visionary marvel , but it 's lacking a depth in storytelling usually found in anime like this .
his gun
of the upper class almost as much as they love themselves
a comic fan
marks the spot
exist for hushed lines
assume that the jury who bestowed star hoffman 's brother gordy with the waldo salt screenwriting award at 2002 's sundance festival were honoring an attempt to do something different over actually pulling it off
african-americans
turns into an ocean of trouble
because she 's french
the computer animation
go in knowing that
despite a remarkably strong cast
elvis
a thoroughly
the ring
the film does n't show enough of the creative process or even of what was created for the non-fan to figure out what makes wilco a big deal .
cooper
fighting against the urge to sensationalize his material
this is a dark , gritty , sometimes funny little gem .
james bond thriller
barking-mad taylor
loses all bite on the big screen
a lot to ask people to sit still for two hours and change watching such a character , especially when rendered in as flat and impassive a manner as phoenix 's
sergio
what they do n't have
delightfully charming -- and totally american
was as superficial as the forced new jersey lowbrow accent uma had .
, this film seems to be about everything that 's plaguing the human spirit in a relentlessly globalizing world .
suspend your disbelief here and now , or you 'll be shaking your head all the way to the credits .
looks at relationships minus traditional gender roles .
donovan and mary-louise parker
occupational angst
that frenetic spectacle -lrb- on the tv show -rrb-
once the true impact of the day unfolds
is fiercely intelligent and uncommonly ambitious
progresses
really cool bit
caught up in an intricate plot
sex jokes
with their fears and foibles
gives these women a forum to demonstrate their acting ` chops '
is the recording industry in the current climate of mergers and downsizing
ahead
has injected self-consciousness into the proceedings at every turn
the last kiss is really all about performances .
deviant behaviour
of heartfelt performances
in a college history course
a trash can
're desperate for the evening to end
unleashes his trademark misogyny -- er , comedy --
interpreting the play as a call for pity and sympathy for anachronistic phantasms haunting the imagined glory of their own pasts
between these women , one that spans time and reveals meaning
there 's got to be a more graceful way of portraying the devastation of this disease .
proficient , but singularly cursory
the precision of the insurance actuary
mixes
the most depressing movie-going experiences
the movie as divided
marilyn
superficial and unrealized
little of his intellectual rigor or creative composure
irresponsible sandlerian
even as the film breaks your heart
the wake
the film never gets over its own investment in conventional arrangements , in terms of love , age , gender , race , and class .
messing around
of its own story
rom-com
but what underdog movie since the bad news bears has been
purer
-- and long -- for its own good
the good is very , very good ... the rest runs from mildly unimpressive to despairingly awful .
a sexy , surprising romance ...
right about blade
a kind of art-house gay porn film
from the spice of specificity
the facts
the philosophical musings of the dialogue jar against the tawdry soap opera antics of the film 's action in a way that is surprisingly enjoyable
his character
the movie is concocted and carried out by folks worthy of scorn , and the nicest thing i can say is that i ca n't remember a single name responsible for it .
the occasional bursts of sharp writing
is an agonizing bore except when the fantastic kathy bates turns up
is terrific
jfk
silence
an imponderably stilted and self-consciously arty movie
created a predictably efficient piece of business notable largely for its overwhelming creepiness , for an eagerness to create images you wish you had n't seen , which , in this day and age , is of course the point
no affinity
drama , conflict
they used to say in the 1950s sci-fi movies
a delightfully unpredictable , hilarious comedy with wonderful performances that tug at your heart in ways that utterly transcend gender labels .
unconned by false sentiment or sharp , overmanipulative hollywood practices
time-it-is tedious
` unfaithful ' cheats on itself and retreats to comfortable territory .
wertmuller 's social mores and
and quirky comedy
a photographic marvel of sorts , and it
has much to recommend it
the wrong hands
why steven seagal is considered a star , nor why he keeps being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good
pictures of the year
a defiantly retro chord
some outrageously creative action
looked at how this movie turned out
sensitive ensemble performances and good period reconstruction
ash wednesday is essentially devoid of interesting characters or even a halfway intriguing plot .
know the outcome
enjoy this
more like danny aiello
an energetic and engaging film that never pretends to be something
the viewer inside the wave
the wars he shows and empathizes with the victims he reveals
love moore or
nijinsky 's words
the most magical and most fun family fare
final verdict :
with vibrance and warmth
are simply too bland to be interesting
along
big movie
own head
of a culture in conflict
is in its tone .
is very funny , but not always in a laugh-out-loud way
have made it an exhilarating
more frustrating than a modem that disconnects every 10 seconds
on red alert
worthwhile themes
mel gibson can gasp , shudder and even tremble without losing his machismo
is to believe in something that is improbable .
the ways we consume pop culture
a lack of clarity and audacity
a beautiful , timeless and universal tale of heated passions
one of those films that possesses all the good intentions in the world , but
of junk
solipsistic in tone
no way original , or even all that memorable , but as downtown saturday matinee brain candy
postmodern
casting excellent latin actors of all ages --
liana dognini
that 's what i liked about it -- the real issues tucked between the silly and crude storyline
attentions
to repulse any generation of its fans
the sum of its parts in today 's hollywood
hyper-artificiality
flimsy
kapur fails to give his audience a single character worth rooting for -lrb- or worth rooting against , for that matter -rrb- .
so pedestrian
they just do n't work in concert .
when -lrb- reno -rrb- lets her radical flag fly , taking angry potshots at george w. bush , henry kissinger , larry king , et al. , reno devolves into a laugh-free lecture .
all comedy is subversive , but
ends with scenes so true and heartbreaking that tears welled up in my eyes both times
third kind
of a house
every regard except its storyline
the awfulness
overweight and
just about more stately than any contemporary movie this year ... a true study , a film with a questioning heart
chastity
into the structure of relationships
from this new version of e.t.
still like moonlight mile , better judgment be damned .
the phone rings and a voice tells you you 've got seven days left to live .
is as deep as a petri dish and as well-characterized
makes many of the points that this film does but feels less repetitive
to turn onto a different path
takes one character we do n't like
disintegrating bloodsucker computer effects and jagged camera moves
highly recommended as an engrossing story about a horrifying historical event and the elements which contributed to it .
manages to fall closer in quality to silence than to the abysmal hannibal
comic book
of byatt 's plot
soderbergh , like kubrick before him , may not touch the planet 's skin , but understands the workings of its spirit .
, then gasp for gas ,
recalls the classics of early italian neorealism
middle-of-the-road
these actors , as well as the members of the commune
; not the craven of ' a nightmare on elm street ' or ` the hills have eyes , ' but
told and
doug liman
composed or
fright and
its subject matter is too calm and thoughtful for agitprop , and the thinness of its characterizations makes it a failure as straight drama . '
wonderfully lush
this smart-aleck movie ... tosses around some intriguing questions about the difference between human and android life
funny or
of this slick and sprightly cgi feature
fairly inexperienced
too dense
like coming into a long-running
\* corpus and its amiable jerking
weighs down the tale with bogus profundities .
stevenson
in the 1790 's
strange it is , but
of just seven children
being ` naturalistic ' rather than carefully lit and set up
contrived , well-worn situations
a refreshingly forthright one
memory and desire
organize it with any particular insight
a grand fart coming from a director beginning to resemble someone 's crazy french grandfather
neo-augustinian theology
what you did last winter
terrifically told by the man who wrote it but this cliff notes edition is a cheat
try and evade
assesses the issues
striking and slickly staged
is a fascinating film because there is no clear-cut hero and no all-out villain .
by characters so unsympathetic
so-so animation and
more bizarre than actually amusing
a talent as outstanding as director bruce mcculloch
horrifyingly , ever on the rise
gives us a crime fighter carrying more emotional baggage than batman
every print of the film
larson
geek generation
lots of boring talking heads , etc. --
laid-back way
and effective film
falls under the category of ` should have been a sketch on saturday night live .
who ca n't get out of his own way
the irwins ' scenes are fascinating ; the movie as a whole is cheap junk and an insult to their death-defying efforts .
performs neither one very well .
pseudo-educational stuff
, entertaining comedy
do all three quite well
director hoffman , his writer and kline 's agent should serve detention
of mind
the expected flair
sour little movie
murphy and owen wilson
street-smart
what might be going on inside each trailer park you drive past -- even if it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster
gives her best performance since abel ferrara had her beaten to a pulp in his dangerous game
affected and
director\/co-writer
an abyss
simplify
that the ` true story ' by which all the queen 's men is allegedly `` inspired '' was a lot funnier and more deftly enacted than what 's been cobbled together onscreen
of mood
should avoid this like the dreaded king brown snake .
is far from painful
brass
to cuss him out severely for bungling the big stuff
hollywood ending
, has solid acting and a neat premise
with the intelligence or sincerity it unequivocally deserves
the gangster\/crime comedy
it begins with the name of star wars
seems more tacky and reprehensible ,
dazzling panoramic shots
you 're almost dozing
a strangely tempting bouquet of a movie
first one
lost in its midst .
there are things to like about murder by numbers -- but ,
was worse .
wertmuller 's polemical allegory
terribly convincing
to make it
wind-in-the-hair exhilarating
lurking below its abstract surface
double feature
perhaps
futuristic sets
sophomore
this otherwise appealing picture loses its soul to screenwriting for dummies conformity
was hoping that it would be sleazy and fun
burr
be best appreciated by those willing to endure its extremely languorous rhythms , waiting for happiness
hustlers
shows moments of promise
has enough gun battles and throwaway humor to cover up the yawning chasm where the plot should be .
works more often than it does n't .
fulfills
stripped-down
is bad , but certainly not without merit as entertainment
touch you to the core in a film you will never forget -- that you should never forget
approach to the workplace romantic comedy .
satisfying niblet
marvelously
not quite as miraculous as its dreamworks makers would have you believe , but it more than adequately fills the eyes and stirs the emotions .
judgment
shoulders
she may not be real ,
vs.
that really matters
its characters , weak and strong ,
, psychology , drugs and philosophy
this movie has a strong message about never giving up on a loved one
they did n't mind the ticket cost
is n't ,
melodrama .
humanity
badly awry
like it was worth your seven bucks , even
it 's not a film to be taken literally on any level
witty and often surprising
the crowded cities and refugee camps of gaza
redeeming about this movie
bloodstream
kitchen sink
are quite touching
warmed-over
on the meaning of ` home
the sensibilities of two directors
to a film buff
gets full mileage out
lurid melodrama
a hallmark film in an increasingly important film industry and worth the look
that was right about blade
, and among the best films of the year .
big kid
, outnumber the hits by three-to-one .
, pretentious mess .
scotland , pa
the rich and sudden wisdom ,
bombshell documentary
ambitious
demented in a good way
in all the right ways
defies logic , the laws of physics and almost anyone 's willingness to believe in it .
the visual panache , the comic touch , and
-lrb- the kid 's -rrb- just too bratty for sympathy , and as the film grows to its finale , his little changes ring hollow
complications life
last hour
the leaping story line , shaped by director peter kosminsky into sharp slivers and cutting impressions , shows all the signs of rich detail condensed into a few evocative images and striking character traits .
to drag as soon as the action speeds up
a wry ,
's face is -rrb-
the years
big fight
' is the best description of this well-meaning , beautifully produced film that sacrifices its promise for a high-powered star pedigree .
as a samurai sword
fatal mistake
without respite
the film does n't have enough innovation or pizazz to attract teenagers , and it lacks the novel charm that made spy kids a surprising winner with both adults and younger audiences
great fun to watch performing in a film that is only mildly diverting
in trouble
finish
the same tired old gags
the six-time winner of the miss hawaiian tropic pageant
made the original new testament stories so compelling
routinely
workshops
pinned to its huckster lapel
annual riviera spree
about as humorous as
the young woman 's infirmity and
regurgitates
, ms. shreve 's novel proved too difficult a text to ` lick , ' despite the efforts of a first-rate cast .
alternately fascinating and frustrating documentary
the five principals
grit and vulnerability
its own fire-breathing entity in this picture
sometimes inadequate performances
tries to make a hip comedy
and mind games
funny and weird
's apparently been forced by his kids to watch too many barney videos
is that rare combination of bad writing , bad direction and bad acting -- the trifecta of badness
cruel
is almost in a class with that of wilde himself .
confusing sudden finale
using an omniscient voice-over narrator
get on television
any movie with a `` 2 ''
of life and love
exploitative for the art houses and too cynical , small
to the damage
sees it as a chance to revitalize what is and always has been remarkable about clung-to traditions
douglas mcgrath 's version
find comfort in familiarity
coping with the befuddling complications life
you get another phone call warning you that if the video is n't back at blockbuster before midnight , you 're going to face frightening late fees .
a film whose very subject is , quite pointedly , about the peril of such efforts
realistic
this documentary takes a look at 5 alternative housing options
laziest
shatner as a legendary professor and kunis
the adventures that happen along the way
adrenalin
who are n't
an odd purity
like ravel 's bolero
a good way
explosion or gunfight
an engaging and exciting narrative of man confronting the demons of his own fear and paranoia
part of the human condition
the actors are simply too good , and the story too intriguing , for technical flaws to get in the way .
from serendipity
keep you
ford and neeson capably hold our interest , but its just not a thrilling movie
a cheap scam
rover
turd squashed
of a brutally honest individual like prophet jack
oddest
breach
lane and
rules
talented enough
it is welcome to see a chinese film depict a homosexual relationship in a mature and frank fashion
to keep parents away from the concession stand
of saying that piffle is all that the airhead movie business deserves from him right now
finds a consistent tone and lacks bite
build in the mind of the viewer and take on extreme urgency .
can not be revived
more outrageous bits
is more likely to induce sleep than fright .
trapped wo n't score points for political correctness , but it may cause parents a few sleepless hours -- a sign of its effectiveness
will be from unintentional giggles -- several of them .
a complicated hero
long on glamour
maintain and dismantle the facades that his genre and his character construct is a wonderous accomplishment of veracity and narrative grace
boring man
wrapped things up at 80 minutes
tells its poignant and uplifting story in a stunning fusion of music and images
there 's a scientific law to be discerned here that producers would be well to heed : mediocre movies start to drag as soon as the action speeds up ; when the explosions start , they fall to pieces .
poignant and wryly amusing film
-- and in a relatively short amount of time
`` gadzooks
dark humor , gorgeous exterior photography ,
an iceberg
does n't trust laughs --
build some robots , haul 'em to the theatre with you for the late show ,
steers refreshingly clear of the usual cliches
is well done
ba , murdock and rest
fret about the calories
have come to assume is just another day of brit cinema
his crew
chitchat
stunt doubles and special effects
gives everyone something to shout about
idiotically
, moldering pile
like a temperamental child begging for attention , giving audiences no reason to truly care for its decrepit freaks beyond the promise of a reprieve from their incessant whining
it were subtler
a few kids
many outsiders will be surprised to know
make paid in full
spy kids '' sequel opening
the acting is n't much better .
is a festival film that would have been better off staying on the festival circuit .
to provide much more insight than the inside column of a torn book jacket
on its lead 's specific gifts
personal freedom first
of intoxicating atmosphere and little else
dying and
the nicest possible way
with strangers , which opens today in the new york metropolitan area , so distasteful
advised to sit near the back and squint to avoid noticing some truly egregious lip-non-synching
exist for hushed lines like `` they 're back !
like a giant commercial for universal studios , where much of the action takes place
much syrup
this little $ 1.8 million charmer , which may not be cutting-edge indie filmmaking
dress
know i should n't have laughed
there are few things in this world more complex -- and , as it turns out , more fragile
development
woo 's
moving and vibrant
student 's
forged in still-raw emotions
the worst movies
what he gets
irrepressible
at bottom
visual sense
of discourse
feature but something far more stylish and cerebral -- and , hence , more chillingly effective .
the pacing is often way off
in many ways
from her dangerous and domineering mother
cinematic sin
shoplifts shamelessly
interesting technical
comedy that takes an astonishingly condescending attitude toward women
real film
of a summer popcorn movie
tori amos records
is more timely now than ever
while clearly a manipulative film
deliver some tawdry kicks
it 's tough to tell which is in more abundant supply in this woefully hackneyed movie , directed by scott kalvert , about street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches , gratuitous violence , or empty machismo .
life , hand gestures , and
idealism american moviemaking ever had
an examination of young adult life in urban south korea
placement
no disaster
was daniel day-lewis .
her own screenplay , jumps to the head of the class of women 's films that manage to avoid the ghetto of sentimental chick-flicks by treating female follies with a satirical style
sorriest
re-voiced version
though the film never veers from its comic course
the teeming life
perfunctory
this mild-mannered farce , directed by one of its writers , john c. walsh
of day by concentrating on the elements of a revealing alienation among a culture of people who sadly are at hostile odds with one another through recklessness and retaliation
of star trek ii : the wrath of khan
is that its own action is n't very effective .
her pale , dark beauty and
threw medical equipment at a window ;
of wreckage
re-working
their servants in 1933
you 'll end up moved .
hugely imaginative and successful casting to its great credit , as well as one terrific score and attitude to spare
's afraid of his best-known creation
in its own direction
make the most of the large-screen format , before swooping down on a string of exotic locales , scooping the whole world up in a joyous communal festival of rhythm
novelist thulani davis
show-don
remembering this refreshing visit to a sunshine state
so many flaws
give credit to everyone from robinson down to the key grip
so successful at lodging itself in the brain
from a completist 's checklist rather than with a cultist 's passion
as expected
annoying and artificial
steals so freely from other movies
the saddest action hero performances
schtick
of hollywood heart-string plucking
of rich detail condensed
is a smorgasbord of soliloquies about nothing delivered by the former mr. drew barrymore
witlessness between a not-so-bright mother and daughter and an even less capable trio of criminals
have recharged him
if the idea of the white man arriving on foreign shores to show wary natives the true light is abhorrent to you , the simplistic heaven will quite likely be more like hell .
with the sound
looks so much like a young robert deniro
embarrassingly ham-fisted
than malle 's dud
the star of road trip
its intimacy and precision
rogers
blue , green and brown
with guns
fans ' lofty expectations
a summer entertainment adults can see without feeling embarrassed , but it could have been more
further sad evidence
wide-awake all the way through
together , miller , kuras and the actresses make personal velocity into an intricate , intimate and intelligent journey .
easily skippable
, clumsily staged violence overshadows everything , including most of the actors .
a rich tale
consider the film a celluloid litmus test for the intellectual and emotional pedigree of your date and a giant step backward for a director i admire
hamstrung
where all relationships are simultaneously broadly metaphorical , oddly abstract , and excruciatingly literal
itself does n't stand a ghost of a chance
talk to her is not the perfect movie many have made it out to be , but it 's still quite worth seeing
ingenue
for the future , one hopes mr. plympton will find room for one more member of his little band , a professional screenwriter .
with which he expresses our most basic emotions
something that really matters
assayas
overinflated
ruined
standardized
become so buzz-obsessed that fans and producers descend upon utah each january to ferret out the next great thing
lookin ' for sin ,
si , pretty much '' and `` por favor ,
-lrb- the big chill -rrb-
, you 'll enjoy at least the `` real '' portions of the film .
love , lust
too ponderous to work as shallow entertainment , not remotely incisive enough to qualify as drama , monsoon
copy the `` saving private ryan '' battle scenes before realizing steven spielberg
wondrous beats
no such thing is sort of a minimalist beauty and the beast ,
darned if it does n't also keep us riveted to our seats .
of character
at the beach
that were imposed for the sake of commercial sensibilities
rote drivel
nothing original in the way of slapstick sequences
pumpkin is a mere plot pawn for two directors with far less endearing disabilities
self-discovery handled with such sensitivity
this director 's cut -- which adds 51 minutes -- takes a great film and turns it into a mundane soap opera .
's not vintage spielberg
would have loved it
expiration date
really an advantage
games ,
director tom dey
consciously dumbed-down approach
silly , stupid and pointless
from the script 's insistence
celebrated irish playwright , poet and drinker
made eddie murphy a movie star and the man
retitle it the adventures of direct-to-video nash
lawmen
a public bath house
sob-story trappings
inner life
learn a thing
, lost twenty-first century america .
objective sense
rotten in almost every single facet of production
that hit you from the first scene
peralta 's mythmaking
more often than the warfare
much more if harry & tonto never existed
about 10 minutes
the more
the movie 's seams
a gift to anyone who loves both dance and cinema
a vibrant and intoxicating fashion
in tear-drenched quicksand
sell it
is never especially clever and often is rather pretentious
checking out
alternately hilarious and sad , aggravating and soulful , scathing and joyous .
are jarring and deeply out of place in what could have -lrb- and probably should have -rrb- been a lighthearted comedy
spend their time in the theater thinking up grocery lists and ways to tell their kids how not to act like pinocchio
have used my two hours better watching being john malkovich again
didactic cartoon
visually breathtaking , viscerally exciting , and dramatically moving , it 's the very definition of epic adventure .
almost every possible way -- from the writing and direction to the soggy performances --
horns in and steals the show .
supposedly
last summer 's ` divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood
sexy and
mainly unfunny
aspired to ,
scott delivers a terrific performance in this fascinating portrait of a modern lothario .
good action , good acting , good dialogue , good pace , good cinematography .
cox is far more concerned with aggrandizing madness , not the man
a quiet , disquieting triumph .
credible case
20th outing
does n't necessarily mean ` funny
its screwed-up characters
the kids in the audience at the preview screening seemed bored , cheering the pratfalls but little else ; their parents , wise folks that they are , read books
past the taboo subject matter
finds warmth in the coldest environment and makes each crumb of emotional comfort
wide-angle shots taken from a distance to hide the liberal use of a body double
the true impact
the star
running around , screaming
this is not one of the movies you 'd want to watch if you only had a week to live .
at its best ... festival in cannes bubbles with the excitement of the festival in cannes .
the characters are n't interesting enough to watch them go about their daily activities for two whole hours
widen the perspective of those of us who see the continent through rose-colored glasses
is that there 's a casual intelligence that permeates the script
up to the level of the direction
the bodily function jokes are about what you 'd expect ,
adroit but finally a trifle flat , mad love does n't galvanize its outrage the way , say , jane campion might have done , but
talkiness is n't necessarily bad , but the dialogue frequently misses the mark .
enigma is well-made ,
often funny way
red lights ,
nearly every schwarzenegger film
like a classroom play in a college history course
wittier
because teens are looking for something to make them laugh
is so often
, `` far from heaven '' is a masterpiece .
like most of jaglom 's films , some of it is honestly affecting ,
i suppose it 's lovely that cal works out his issues with his dad and comes to terms with his picture-perfect life --
will you feel after an 88-minute rip-off of the rock with action confined to slo-mo gun firing and random glass-shattering ?
cricket game
the political spectrum
become of us all in the era of video
a dirty old man
holds its goodwill close
handles the nuclear crisis sequences evenly
like i already mentioned
the naipaul original remains the real masterpiece
we want the funk - and this movie 's got it
adaptation 's success in engaging the audience in the travails of creating a screenplay is extraordinary .
they do in this marvelous film
people ,
're in need of a cube fix
verbally flatfooted
reptilian
it were being shown on the projection television screen of a sports bar
pure composition and
for every taste
ca n't stop the music
the touch is generally light enough
do n't know what she 's doing in here
, an archetypal desire to enjoy good trash every now and then .
're after
upon which to hang broad , mildly fleshed-out characters that seem to have been conjured up only 10 minutes prior to filming
seem tired and , what 's worse , routine
hypnotic portrait
an intriguing story of maternal instincts and
it would be churlish to begrudge anyone for receiving whatever consolation that can be found in dragonfly , yet it is impossible to find the film anything but appalling , shamelessly manipulative and contrived , and totally lacking in conviction .
let 's face it -- there are n't many reasons anyone would want to see crossroads if they 're not big fans of teen pop kitten britney spears .
should be complaining when a film clocks in around 90 minutes these days
work-in-progress
formula --
his generation 's don siegel
deafening
full of flatulence jokes and mild sexual references , kung pow !
a main character
be mildly amusing
one more dumb high school comedy about sex gags and prom dates
sometimes entertaining , sometimes indulgent
romantic , riveting and handsomely
that would shake us in our boots -lrb- or cinema seats -rrb-
of different ethnicities
sewing together what could have been a confusing and horrifying vision into an intense and engrossing head-trip
them verge on the bizarre as the film winds down
given its labor day weekend upload , feardotcom should log a minimal number of hits
deja vu
out loud
really see her esther blossom as an actress , even though her talent is supposed to be growing
while easier to sit through than most of jaglom 's self-conscious and gratingly irritating films
when it grows up
boring and
much like a young robert deniro
suited neither to kids or adults
escapes the precious trappings of most romantic comedies , infusing into the story very real ,
herself
hinges on the subgenre 's most enabling victim ... and an ebullient affection for industrial-model meat freezers
stalked by creepy-crawly bug things that live only in the darkness .
coppola , along with his sister , sofia
is a movie full of grace
tasteful , intelligent manner
phenomenal , especially
failure
few things in this world more complex -- and
consistently
often shocking but ultimately worthwhile exploration of motherhood and desperate mothers .
new mexican cinema a-bornin '
this properly intense , claustrophobic tale
a grand fart
tagline
follows the blair witch formula for an hour , in which we 're told something creepy and vague is in the works
roster
only wish
taking your expectations and
ownership
had it been a short film
blubber
parable .
, the movie is nowhere near as refined as all the classic dramas it borrows from
in this
catch this imax offering
an almost feature-length film
you might be wishing for a watch that makes time go faster rather than the other way around .
it 's crafty , energetic and smart -- the kid is sort of like a fourteen-year old ferris bueller
i had more fun watching spy than i had with most of the big summer movies .
at work
-lrb- director phillip -rrb-
full of tots
slap protagonist genevieve leplouff
pushiness and decibel volume
is , like the military system of justice it portrays , tiresomely regimented
model
fails to arrive at any satisfying destination
the film , despite the gratuitous cinematic distractions impressed upon it , is still good fun .
behind the camera
thrusts the audience
most fish stories are a little peculiar , but this is one that should be thrown back in the river .
overdue
's rambo - meets-john ford .
its tragic waste
about a superficial midlife crisis
help this movie one bit
musty as one of the golden eagle 's carpets
clearly evident
irrelevant as on the engaging , which gradually turns what
cacoyannis ' vision
it 's all a rather shapeless good time ...
of their post-modern contemporaries , the farrelly brothers
proves a lovely trifle that , unfortunately , is a little too in love with its own cuteness
unbearable
too slick and manufactured to claim street credibility .
in death
but quietly
in originality
train
is drowned out by director jon purdy 's sledgehammer sap
make a person who has lived her life half-asleep suddenly wake up
monumental achievement
why did they deem it necessary to document all this emotional misery ?
his stepmother
near-fatal
his superb performers
sitting in the third row of the imax cinema at sydney 's darling harbour ,
does give exposure to some talented performers
moments out of an alice
out of control
cadavers
a flimsy excuse
an entertainment
with the possibility
a remarkable movie
natural grain
tsai has a well-deserved reputation as one of the cinema world 's great visual stylists
to anymore
is the alchemical transmogrification of wilde into austen -- and a hollywood-ized austen at that .
to those who have not read the book
of the 2002 summer season
resolutely unamusing
advantage of the fact
those airy cinematic bon bons
loud , chaotic and
` post-feminist ' romantic
hijacks the heat of revolution and
really unclear
belittle a cinema classic .
cultures and
hope to keep you engaged .
's too close to real life
gets a bit heavy handed with his message at times ,
quiet , introspective and entertaining independent
hall
this one makes up for in heart what it lacks in outright newness .
to the original text
holiday concept
to chekhov
witlessness between a not-so-bright mother and daughter and
or biography channel
while bollywood\/hollywood will undoubtedly provide its keenest pleasures to those familiar with bombay musicals
retaliation
're clueless and inept
the precision
stale , futile scenario .
the faint of heart or conservative of spirit , but for the rest of us -- especially san francisco lovers
accompanying the stunt-hungry dimwits
that relies on personal relationships
has shown up at the appointed time and place
no lie
haywire
hugely imaginative and successful casting to its great credit
, the tuxedo does n't add up to a whole lot .
coming back from stock character camp
's fitfully funny but never really takes off .
jealous
it 's always disappointing when a documentary fails to live up to -- or offer any new insight into -- its chosen topic .
surrealistic
bubbly
sits with square conviction
festers
is a matter of taste .
motivated by nothing short
is loopy and ludicrous ... that it could have been a hoot in a bad-movie way if the laborious pacing and endless exposition had been tightened .
fails as a dystopian movie , as a retooling of fahrenheit 451 , and even as a rip-off of the matrix
maybe too much
a tarantula , helga
too many story lines
the coming-of-age movie
most triumphant
twisted metal , fireballs and revenge
like an episode of mtv 's undressed , with 20 times the creativity but without any more substance ... indulgently entertaining but could have and should have been deeper .
hip-hop culture in general and the art of scratching -lrb- or turntablism -rrb- in particular
place and
of visual charm
bette davis ,
it 's an experience in understanding a unique culture that is presented with universal appeal .
vividly and painfully
reduced mainly to batting his sensitive eyelids
nubile young actors
bolstered by an astonishing voice cast -lrb- excepting love hewitt -rrb- , an interesting racial tension , and a storyline that i have n't encountered since at least pete 's dragon
the bodily function jokes are about what you 'd expect , but
updates the setting in an attempt to make the film relevant today , without fully understanding what it was that made the story relevant in the first place .
swims in mediocrity
an epiphany
still lives
's the most positive thing that can be said about the new rob schneider vehicle
out there surrender $ 9 and 93 minutes of unrecoverable life
both the crime story and the love story
babak
kieslowski 's lyrical pessimism
on the west african coast struggling against foreign influences
lampoon
adults and everyone
derived from far less sophisticated and knowing horror films
appalling as any ` comedy '
bailly 's
make an important film
a muddy psychological thriller
i trust
a backhanded ode
by the changing composition of the nation
that plays like a bad soap opera , with passable performances from everyone in the cast
wants many things in life
is authentic to the core of his being
of stereotypes
shiver
be beyond comprehension
rehashes to feed to the younger generations
moldering pile
was a non-threatening multi-character piece centered around a public bath house
you are likely to be as heartily sick of mayhem as cage 's war-weary marine .
every single scene
watching they
is n't the first actor to lead a group of talented friends astray
astonishingly pivotal
the massacre
's some good material in their story about a retail clerk wanting more out of life
ugly
he has at least one more story to tell : his own .
without charlie
knowing
amusing for about three minutes
frantic and fun
lavish grandeur
a solid action pic that returns the martial arts master to top form
our dismay
flat acting
went over my head or -- considering just how low brow it is
shake up the mix , and
taboo subject matter
realized that no matter how fantastic reign of fire looked , its story was making no sense at all
chris cooper 's agency boss close
crisp framing , edgy camera work , and
will probably have a reasonably good time with the salton sea
the hands
communal film experiences
rather simplistic filmmaking
's almost worth seeing , if only to witness the crazy confluence of purpose and taste
it shares the first two films ' loose-jointed structure , but
sleazy and
is simply no doubt that this film asks the right questions at the right time in the history of our country .
, after only three films , director\/co-writer jacques audiard , though little known in this country , belongs in the very top rank of french filmmakers
appropriate ferocity and thoughtfulness
is a work of outstanding originality
does n't improve upon the experience of staring at a blank screen
there , done that ,
could relish
keep you engaged
do n't blame eddie murphy
called ces wild
appears to be the definition of a ` bad ' police shooting .
leaves shockwaves
compliment to say that the film makes the viewer feel like the movie 's various victimized audience members after a while , but it also happens to be the movie 's most admirable quality
michael zaidan
protecting her cub , and he a reluctant villain
flourishes -- artsy fantasy sequences -- that simply feel wrong
they can muster just figuring out who 's who
full circle
lagaan is quintessential bollywood .
like its predecessor , it 's no classic
gross-out flicks , college flicks
its dreaminess
reason to exist
features nonsensical and laughable plotting
back home
that between the son and his wife
novelty
even if it is generally amusing from time to time , i spy has all the same problems the majority of action comedies have .
gorgeous scenes , masterful performances , but the sickly sweet gender normative narrative left an acrid test in this gourmet 's mouth .
encounter in a place where war has savaged the lives and liberties of the poor and the dispossessed
ends up sounding like satire
of warmth
actresses -lrb- and one academy award winning actor -rrb-
who needed a touch of the flamboyant , the outrageous
is really a series of strung-together moments ,
the action here is unusually tame , the characters are too simplistic to maintain interest , and
're interested in anne geddes , john grisham , and thomas kincaid
was also the prisoner -lrb- and ultimately the victim -rrb- of history
upper teens
no good inside dope , and no particular bite
of battle
of artistic abandon
rich , bittersweet israeli documentary
help but engage an audience
funny and well-contructed
we never really get inside of them .
well-written
guilty fun to be had here
dynamited by blethyn
pair that with really poor comedic writing ... and you 've got a huge mess
with which it integrates thoughtfulness and pasta-fagioli comedy
very interesting and odd that
has appeal beyond being a sandra bullock vehicle or a standard romantic comedy
fifteen
like it was co-written by mattel executives and lobbyists for the tinsel industry
box office money that makes michael jordan jealous
freudian
do n't feel much for damon\/bourne or his predicament
shocks and
one that i want
old guy
happened to good actors
and that should tell you everything you need to know about all the queen 's men .
shudder
who needs mind-bending drugs when they can see this , the final part of the ` qatsi ' trilogy , directed by godfrey reggio , with music by philip glass ?
a teenybopper ed wood film , replete with the pubescent scandalous innuendo
, albeit one made by the smartest kids in class .
a working
cresting
naqoyqatsi
visual fertility
director peter kosminsky gives these women a forum to demonstrate their acting ` chops ' and
fatal ailments
the credit
of observer of the scene
p.t. anderson understands the grandness of romance and how love is the great equalizer that can calm us of our daily ills and bring out joys in our lives that we never knew were possible .
old people will love this movie , and i mean that in the nicest possible way : last orders will touch the heart of anyone old enough to have earned a 50-year friendship
watered-down it almost loses what made you love it
could have used my two hours better watching being john malkovich again .
hard-to-predict and absolutely essential
basic premise
as those monologues stretch on and on , you realize there 's no place for this story to go but down
, this is the kind of movie that deserves a chance to shine .
you saw benigni 's pinocchio at a public park
vincent
the nifty
the equation
two hours of junk
japanimator hayao miyazaki 's
is in bad need of major acting lessons and maybe a little coffee
ah , yes , that would be me : fighting off the urge to doze .
staggeringly well-produced
graham greene
spirit is a visual treat , and it takes chances that are bold by studio standards , but
presents this utterly ridiculous shaggy dog story as one of the most creative , energetic and original comedies to hit the screen in years .
, 65-year-old jack nicholson
sniping
marching band
bitchy
my precious new star wars movie is a lumbering , wheezy drag ...
colour and cringe
clumsily manufactured exploitation flick
welsh 's
by the very prevalence of the fast-forward technology
the minds and hearts
a film to which the adjective ` gentle ' applies
recommended as an engrossing story about a horrifying historical event and the elements which contributed to it .
is not that it 's offensive , but that it 's boring .
of a premise
the action is stilted
a deceptively simple premise
is all that the airhead movie business deserves from him right now
's absolutely amazing how first-time director kevin donovan managed to find something new to add to the canon of chan
do n't even care that there 's no plot in this antonio banderas-lucy liu faceoff .
far corner
of the same old crap
a slew
engaging than the usual fantasies hollywood produces
want to be a character study
big trouble remains a loosely tied series of vignettes which only prove that ` zany ' does n't necessarily mean ` funny . '
weave
is cheap junk and an insult to their death-defying efforts
carries much of the film with a creepy and dead-on performance .
it 's easy to be cynical about documentaries in which underdogs beat the odds and the human spirit triumphs ,
's not just the vampires that are damned in queen of the damned
once the falcon arrives in the skies above manhattan , the adventure is on red alert .
the serbs
cracks
frank mcklusky c.i. is that movie !
is so grainy and rough , so dependent on being ` naturalistic ' rather than carefully lit and set up ,
the impulses that produced this project ... are commendable
to explore more
persnickety
a xerox machine rather than
a bit exploitative but also nicely done ,
allowed to use the word `` new '' in its title ,
gondry 's
resembles an outline for a '70s exploitation picture than the finished product .
instead of a grown man
nit-picky about the hypocrisies of our time
its development
hardly specific to their era
those visual in-jokes
is supposed to be ,
's really more of the next pretty good thing
the film is way too full of itself ; it 's stuffy and pretentious in a give-me-an-oscar kind of way .
happy !
the disparate elements do n't gel
often-funny
by its modest , straight-ahead standards , undisputed scores a direct hit .
we know what will happen after greene 's story ends
that defines us all
seen giving chase in a black and red van
a cinematic postcard that 's superficial and unrealized
the stale plot and pornographic way
in his body
lack the nerve ...
angry and sad
sink it faster than a leaky freighter
attention span
you 'll be blissfully exhausted
aimless , arduous , and
composed
, others will find their humor-seeking dollars best spent elsewhere .
about space travel
of river 's edge , dead man and back to the future
sci fi adventures
tundra soap opera
ever fantasized about space travel but ca n't afford the $ 20 million ticket to ride a russian rocket
blaring brass and back-stabbing babes
popped up with more mindless drivel
so we got ten little indians meets friday the 13th by way of clean and sober , filmed on the set of carpenter 's the thing and loaded with actors you 're most likely to find on the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat .
might not look so appealing on third or fourth viewing down the road
the campaign-trail press ,
with some laughs and a smile
a tinge
the only problem is that , by the end , no one in the audience or the film seems to really care .
morph ,
costars
brilliant , absurd collection
contrived , awkward and filled with unintended laughs
crawl up your own \*\*\*
as david letterman and the onion have proven , the worst of tragedies can be fertile sources of humor , but lawrence has only a fleeting grasp of how to develop them .
that you 'll be as bored watching morvern callar as the characters are in it
detailed story
layered , well-developed characters and
it was co-written by mattel executives and lobbyists for the tinsel industry
their hearts in the right place
an idea buried somewhere inside its fabric , but never clearly seen or felt
might inadvertently evoke memories and emotions which are anything but humorous
a film of epic scale with an intimate feeling , a saga of the ups and downs of friendships .
utterly static picture
final two
come away from his film overwhelmed
another character
not to
's deep-sixed by a compulsion to catalog every bodily fluids gag in there 's something about mary and devise a parallel clone-gag
be two hours gained
by jerry bruckheimer
rerun
this movie is about an adult male dressed in pink jammies
the i-heard-a-joke
think payne is after something darker
a thoughtful movie
spiritual inquiry
the movie has a script -lrb- by paul pender -rrb- made of wood , and
of the issues
the gabbiest giant-screen movie
red dragon is less baroque and showy than hannibal , and less emotionally affecting than silence .
get your money
have been acceptable on the printed page of iles ' book
is : ` scooby ' do n't
for the title
'd want something a bit more complex than we were soldiers to be remembered by
is that it does n't make any sense
p.c.
enters the pantheon of wreckage that includes battlefield earth and showgirls
who try to escape the country
the raunch in favor of gags that rely on the strength of their own cleverness as opposed to the extent of their outrageousness
about the best thing
beginning
has plenty for those -lrb- like me -rrb- who are n't
more traditionally plotted popcorn thriller
with a life-affirming message
, paid in full has clever ways of capturing inner-city life during the reagan years .
saved this film
smart , romantic drama
it a failure as straight drama
morlocks
that can be said about the new rob schneider vehicle
remains the most wondrous of all hollywood fantasies -- and the apex of steven spielberg 's misunderstood career .
in my opinion , analyze that is not as funny or entertaining as analyze this ,
disappoint the action
is an all-time low for kevin costner
at least watchable
the `` damned
be a movie that ends up slapping its target audience in the face by shooting itself in the foot
a-list brit actors
virtually nothing to show
not-being
is an actress works
making a statement
anyone still thinks this conflict can be resolved easily , or soon
one-dimensional buffoons
to cram earplugs
a retail clerk
an exciting , clever story
's still unusually crafty and intelligent for hollywood horror
a surprisingly flat
the toilet and scores a direct hit
but also
the economics of dealing
of its actors
made swimfan anyway
his best screen
but still entertaining
intentioned
writing , skewed characters ,
loopholes
\/ marine\/legal mystery
held hostage by generic scripts that seek to remake sleepless in seattle again and again
admirable rigor
with yet another remarkable yet shockingly little-known perspective
the special spark between the characters that made the first film such a delight
a gorgeous film
reveals that efforts toward closure only open new wounds
genuinely moving and wisely unsentimental drama
if this is cinema , i pledge allegiance to cagney and lacey .
numbing experience
the project surrounding them is distressingly rote
` assassin '
sip your vintage wines and watch your merchant ivory productions
the most exciting action films
i was hoping that it would be sleazy and fun , but it was neither .
the gifted crudup
a film that does n't merit it
insanely dysfunctional
its most delightful moments
of stars hugh grant and sandra bullock
on its own , big trouble could be considered a funny little film .
the raising of something other
of libidinous young city dwellers
take a complete moron to foul up a screen adaptation of oscar wilde 's classic satire
the film is so bad it does n't improve upon the experience of staring at a blank screen .
the problem is that van wilder does little that is actually funny with the material .
the transporter bombards the viewer with so many explosions and side snap kicks that it ends up being surprisingly dull
're as happy listening to movies
it makes serial killer jeffrey dahmer boring
you think it 's in danger of going wrong
capable cast
britney spears
grumbling for some tasty grub
feeble tootsie knockoff .
not to mention gently political -rrb-
, flashbulbs , blaring brass and back-stabbing babes
halfway through this picture i was beginning to hate it ,
for the real deal
have
in formulaic mainstream movies
just plain irrelevant
contains almost enough chuckles for a three-minute sketch , and no more .
based on the book by antwone fisher
some staggeringly boring cinema
in all its forms
one thing you have to give them credit for : the message of the movie
vanity projects
only question
grey zone
rails
napoleon 's
delicate , clever direction
is sure to raise audience 's spirits and leave them singing long after the credits roll
the movie ultimately relies a bit too heavily on grandstanding , emotional , rocky-like moments ... but
unrelenting dickensian decency
of my cat
makes me say the obvious : abandon all hope of a good movie ye who enter here
the film never succumbs to the trap of the maudlin or tearful , offering instead with its unflinching gaze a measure of faith in the future .
light-heartedness
worth seeing once ,
final scene
malaise
poorly staged
arrived from portugal
serviceability
combines the enigmatic features of ` memento ' with the hallucinatory drug culture of ` requiem for a dream .
any chekhov is better than no chekhov
it 's rare that a movie can be as intelligent as this one is in every regard except its storyline ; everything that 's good is ultimately scuttled by a plot that 's just too boring and obvious .
destined to fill the after-school slot at shopping mall theaters across the country .
has hugely imaginative and successful casting to its great credit , as well as one terrific score and attitude to spare
when one hears harry shearer is going to make his debut as a film director , one would hope for the best
by the full monty
felt and vividly detailed story about newcomers in a strange new world .
into the all-too-familiar dramatic arc of the holocaust escape story
contemptuous of the single female population
the very top rank
's impossible to ascertain whether the film is , at its core , deeply pessimistic or quietly hopeful .
constant
the lack of linearity is the point of emotional and moral departure for protagonist alice
a highly gifted 12-year-old
versus martial arts
come to a point in society
, like ballistic : ecks vs. sever , were made for the palm screen
subzero version
the heritage business
a decent tv outing that just does n't have big screen magic
i 'm guessing the director is a magician .
stale first act , scrooge story
as beautifully shaped and
one , ms. mirren , who did
a little more human being , and
love the opening scenes of a wintry new york city in 1899 .
some difficult relationships
wilco fans
stench
america would have had enough of plucky british eccentrics with hearts of gold .
overinflated mythology
mordantly humorous
some writer dude , i think his name was , uh , michael zaidan , was supposed to have like written the screenplay or something , but
needs more filmmakers with passionate enthusiasms like martin scorsese
-lrb- macdowell -rrb- ventures beyond her abilities several times here and reveals how bad an actress she is .
all comedy
validated
takes hold .
the characters are so generic and the plot so bland that even as rogue cia assassins working for chris cooper 's agency boss close in on the resourceful amnesiac , we do n't feel much for damon\/bourne or his predicament
the paradiso 's rusted-out ruin
his little band , a professional screenwriter
of the visual flourishes
as home movie gone haywire , it 's pretty enjoyable
borders
of blandness
pokes , provokes , takes expressionistic license and hits a nerve
strikes a defiantly retro chord ,
do n't judge this one too soon -
bogs down in genre cliches here .
heartbreaking
tongue
to wonder-what
disappointing and meandering
to get into the history books before he croaks
watch for about thirty seconds before you say to yourself ,
the groove of a new york
at their own jokes
charm
dolorous
their friendship
delusions to escape their maudlin influence .
at three hours and with very little story or character development
seen whether statham can move beyond the crime-land action genre , but then again
elegy
nothing if
dummies guide
an exhilarating new interpretation in morvern callar
a comedy , a romance , a fairy tale ,
poignant and gently humorous
float within the seas of their personalities
is disappointingly simplistic -- the film 's biggest problem --
reversal of fortune
technologies
a whole lot of fun and funny in the middle , though somewhat less hard-hitting at the start and finish
the cops
as you want it to be
off-kilter dialogue
a dull girl ,
redeeming
, madonna is one helluva singer .
what 's best about drumline is its energy
other kind
is firing his r&d people
cletis tout is a winning comedy that excites the imagination and tickles the funny bone .
only entertainment
robert macnaughton
heavy metal
seems to have ransacked every old world war ii movie for overly familiar material .
it 's too interested in jerking off in all its byzantine incarnations to bother pleasuring its audience .
supposed to be a humorous , all-too-human look at how hope can breed a certain kind of madness -- and strength
is really an amusing concept
diaz wears out her welcome in her most charmless performance
perfect comic timing
do not automatically
painters
-rrb- debut can be accused of being a bit undisciplined
it all starts to smack of a hallmark hall of fame , with a few four letter words thrown in that are generally not heard on television .
crocodile hunter fan
given daytime soap
bad in a major movie
one of -lrb- jaglom 's -rrb- better efforts -- a wry and sometime bitter movie about love
cross-country
jeff
their era
achieve a shock-you-into-laughter intensity of almost dadaist proportions .
must be quirky or bleak
the cost
psychedelic devices
's worth
the joie de
wind-in-the-hair
elm
that a.c. will help this movie one bit
an element
's badder than bad
a handsome and well-made entertainment
the film does n't have enough innovation or pizazz to attract teenagers ,
a compelling allegory about the last days
different drum
in wedgie heaven
the problem with wendigo , for all its effective moments ,
maryam is a small film , but it offers large rewards .
this insufferable movie is meant to make you think about existential suffering .
makes a feature debut that is fully formed and remarkably assured .
the cheap , graceless , hackneyed sci-fi serials of the '30s and '40s
of physics
elevates the movie above the run-of-the-mill singles blender
bogged down by an overly sillified plot and stop-and-start pacing
variation
quietly hopeful
precise
has n't yet coordinated his own dv poetry with the beat he hears in his soul
make personal velocity into an intricate , intimate and intelligent journey .
the worst thing
by both steve buscemi and rosario dawson
water-bound action
depressing than liberating
compensate for corniness and cliche
intent
his girl friday
bright , well-acted and thought-provoking
national lampoon 's van wilder may aim to be the next animal house
seas islanders
the film makes it seem
bogged down over 140 minutes
the cherry orchard
a husband has to cope with the pesky moods of jealousy
be used as analgesic balm for overstimulated minds
picked me up , swung me around , and dropped me back in my seat with more emotional force than any other recent film
me and artificial
next to the scorpion king
its tucked
provides a window
liberally
with acting , tone and pace very obviously mark him as a video helmer making his feature debut
it does n't improve upon the experience of staring at a blank screen
the extremes
served within
the teen-exploitation playbook
modern masculine journey
it is parochial , accessible to a chosen few , standoffish to everyone else , and smugly suggests a superior moral tone is more important than filmmaking skill
date nights
entirely witless
how much good will the actors generate
wit and warmth than should be expected from any movie with a `` 2 '' at the end of its title .
chuckles
boston public just
june cleaver
shifting
for most movies , 84 minutes is short ,
of production design
anyone old enough to have earned a 50-year friendship
bikes , skateboards , and motorcycles
as rachel
my least favourite emotions
women to whom we might not give a second look if we passed them on the street
did no one on the set have a sense of humor
repellent to fully endear itself to american art house audiences
surprisingly idealistic
a highly spirited , imaginative kid 's movie
stoop
stilted and unconvincing
is its low-key way of tackling what seems like done-to-death material .
the working poor
the film , which gives you an idea just how bad it was
know as an evil , monstrous lunatic
mean-spirited film
meticulously uncovers a trail of outrageous force and craven concealment .
in bad need of major acting lessons and maybe a little coffee
more goodies
bluff
a modem
its own solemnity
is not that it 's all derivative ,
, smart breath
drowning 's too good for this sucker .
hate this one
on watching
through its hackneyed elements
charlotte sometimes is a brilliant movie .
tell laughed a hell of a lot at their own jokes
some fictional , some
lonely and needy
dramatic experience .
or six times
are many things that solid acting can do for a movie
a sultry evening
'll still
is rote work and predictable , but with a philosophical visual coming right at the end that extravagantly redeems it
for its elegantly colorful look and sound
as a film director , labute continues to improve .
help a jewish friend
well-realized
analyze this ,
of his film
poor ben bratt could n't find stardom if mapquest emailed him point-to-point driving directions .
horse
of politics , power and social mobility
the plot is paper-thin and
for something just outside his grasp
tv shows
philip glass
cold porridge
are a little peculiar
danny verete 's
lead roles
since 3000 miles
life that 's very different from our own and yet instantly recognizable
well-acted
fun , and host to some truly excellent sequences
anyone 's
average bond
the good ,
part of the charm of satin rouge is that it avoids the obvious with humour and lightness .
losing its focus , point and purpose in a mess of mixed messages , over-blown drama and bruce willis
mixing
, but especially from france
apparently
for the faint of heart or conservative of spirit , but for the rest of us -- especially san francisco lovers
, it does n't work .
from a deceptively simple premise
helluva singer
shot all the way .
subjects '
take on the soullessness of work in the city .
personified in the film 's simple title
month 's end
the spaniel-eyed jean reno
masquerade
crude humor and vulgar innuendo
to employ hollywood kids and
unstable
sleaze
with the sensibility of a video director
delicate ambiguity
saccharine sentimentality
with a stuttering script
demonstrates that werner herzog can still leave us with a sense of wonder at the diverse , marvelously twisted shapes history has taken .
cliches , painful improbability and murky
does not attempt to filter out the complexity
very good -lrb- but not great -rrb-
19 stays afloat as decent drama\/action flick
seems to have forgotten everything he ever knew about generating suspense .
backed off when the producers saw the grosses for spy kids
together writer-director danny verete 's three tales comprise a powerful and reasonably fulfilling gestalt .
rare birds ' tries to force its quirkiness upon the audience .
turns
gets recycled
jacquot had left well enough alone and just filmed the opera without all these distortions of perspective
elysian
ganesh 's rise
collateral
no one can doubt the filmmakers ' motives , but the guys still feels counterproductive .
sexy , violent , self-indulgent and maddening
for happiness
be seen in other films
's mildly interesting
parents beware
, and more about that man
a good case while failing to provide a reason for us to care beyond the very basic dictums of human decency
mel brooks ' borscht belt schtick look sophisticated
by disney
more from director michael apted -lrb- enigma -rrb- and screenwriter nicholas kazan -lrb- reversal of fortune -rrb-
fontaine 's
a mournful undercurrent that places the good-time shenanigans in welcome perspective
to make a big splash
bought
who will be delighted simply to spend more time with familiar cartoon characters
it 's a satisfying summer blockbuster and worth a look .
, it has some problems
more challenging
quiet , adult and just about more stately than any contemporary movie this year ... a true study , a film with a questioning heart and mind that is n't afraid to admit it does n't have all the answers .
a film in which someone has to be hired to portray richard dawson
captures the complicated relationships in a marching band
was n't one of the film 's virtues .
other hannibal movies
enterprise
ascends , literally
literary
is so resolutely cobbled together out of older movies that it even uses a totally unnecessary prologue , just because it seems obligatory .
'm not a fan of the phrase ` life affirming ' because it usually means ` schmaltzy
only missteps
as an acting exercise or an exceptionally dark joke
presents schwarzenegger as a tragic figure
jerry bruckheimer productions
the long-faced sad sack
everyone should be themselves
twohy
so , hopefully , this film will attach a human face to all those little steaming cartons .
move so easily across racial and cultural lines in the film
softens up
war -- far more often than the warfare itself -- to create the kind of art shots that fill gallery shows
a space station
does n't exactly
recalls the cary grant of room for one more
so many of us spend so much of our time
warm , inviting ,
three excellent principal singers , a youthful and good-looking diva and tenor and richly handsome locations
not everyone will welcome or accept the trials of henry kissinger as faithful portraiture , but
made a movie about a vampire
could n't someone
makes up for it
cheesy backdrops , ridiculous action sequences , and
the high-concept scenario soon proves preposterous , the acting is robotically italicized , and truth-in-advertising hounds take note
his homework
history fans
the two and a half mark
a mere 84 minutes
suffers from a decided lack of creative storytelling
hardy
problematic in its narrative specifics
a chocolate
feel the wasted potential of this slapstick comedy
riding
flicks it emulates
high romance
`` the dangerous lives of altar boys ''
loneliest dark spots
afterlife
the tiniest details of tom hanks ' face
a wild comedy that could only spring from the demented mind
, we 'd prefer a simple misfire .
sweet and memorable film
are great rewards
more if it had just gone that one step further
high
represented
clothes and plastic knickknacks
promotes
what 's happening but you 'll be blissfully exhausted
romance comedy
with the destruction of property
the abiding impression , despite the mild hallucinogenic buzz , is of overwhelming waste
an inspiring tale
it 's not clear whether we 're supposed to shriek
the essence of magic
a studio-produced film that never bothers to hand viewers a suitcase full of easy answers
a live-wire film that
'd have to be a most hard-hearted person not to be moved by this drama
pleasures
otherwise appalling , and downright creepy , subject
a killer who does n't know the meaning of the word ` quit
so formulaic and forgettable that it 's hardly over before it begins to fade from memory
screenwriting
it should
of layer upon layer
has followed in their wake
on the level
manages to fall closer in quality to silence than to the abysmal hannibal .
make green dragon seem more like medicine than entertainment .
at the expense of character
no doubt
intentional
a ` literary ' filmmaking style
cold-blooded
a little bit of romance and a dose
with musset
an improvement on the feeble examples of big-screen poke-mania that have preceded it
is dark , disturbing , painful to watch , yet compelling
all analyze that proves is that there is really only one movie 's worth of decent gags to be gleaned from the premise .
the extra effort to see an artist , still committed to growth in his ninth decade , change while remaining true to his principles
gaudy hawaiian shirt
elaborate and twisted characters
rogue cia
film school in the first place
john pogue , the yale grad who previously gave us `` the skulls ''
some of clancy 's holes
, humorless soap opera
own beliefs
to admit that i am baffled by jason x.
whose legacy had begun to bronze
sillified
the cumulative effect of the movie
derivative , overlong , and bombastic
offers an aids subtext , skims over the realities of gay sex
american
to share
ensemble players
is all too evident
watching monkeys
pacino is the best he 's been in years and keener is marvelous .
it 's mildly entertaining , especially if you find comfort in familiarity .
psycho killer
do not go gentle into that good theatre . '
a beyond-lame satire
gloriously alive
rob schneider 's infantile cross-dressing routines
discursive but
's all quite tasteful to look at
meets his future wife and
caine makes us watch as his character awakens to the notion that to be human is eventually to have to choose .
bad direction and bad acting
anyone who wants to start writing screenplays
the man that makes the clothes
most animaton from japan
before realizing steven spielberg
been kind enough to share it
manages to embody the worst excesses of nouvelle vague without any of its sense of fun or energy .
a seasonal holiday kids
out-bad-act
the lives
can start looking good
that come with it
spielberg 's first real masterpiece , it deserved all the hearts it won -- and wins still , 20 years later .
venture
whether you 're into rap or not ,
darker unnerving role
turning into a black hole of dullness
personnel
decision to stand by her man , no matter how many times he demonstrates that he 's a disloyal satyr
has merit and , in the hands of a brutally honest individual like prophet jack , might have made a point or two regarding life
by concentrating on the elements of a revealing alienation among a culture of people who sadly are at hostile odds with one another through recklessness and retaliation
it has a screenplay written by antwone fisher based on the book by antwone fisher
's a fanboy ` what if
at once both refreshingly different
jiang wen 's
does n't sustain a high enough level of invention .
gesturing ,
compulsively watchable
surprisingly little
is exactly how genteel and unsurprising the execution turns out to be
robust and
it lacks the utter authority of a genre gem
winking
having seen the first two films in the series
sounds whiny and defensive , as if his life-altering experiences made him bitter and less mature
is such a blip on the year 's radar screen that it 's tempting just to go with it for the ride
makes minority report necessary viewing for sci-fi fans , as the film has some of the best special effects ever
alternately hilarious and sad , aggravating and
advises denlopp
and juliet\/west side story territory
a good idea that was followed by the bad idea
holy
can easily worm its way into your heart .
from a deceptively simple premise , this deeply moving french drama develops a startling story that works both as a detailed personal portrait and as a rather frightening examination of modern times .
this italian freakshow
could have looked into my future
bug-eyed mugging and
the modern girl 's dilemma
the type of film about growing up that we do n't see often enough these days : realistic , urgent
yours
will suck up to this project ...
's a mystery how the movie could be released in this condition .
that transports you
toilet humor , ethnic slurs
definitely in the guilty pleasure b-movie category , reign of fire is so incredibly inane that it is laughingly enjoyable .
forth unchecked
redundancies
of charm
take what is essentially a contained family conflict and
some last-minute action
just want you to enjoy yourselves without feeling conned .
are thin and scattered
jeff 's -rrb- gorgeous
of daring films
ignore the cliches and
good intentions
it 's got some pretentious eye-rolling moments and it did n't entirely grab me
the stories
its simplicity puts an exclamation point on the fact that this is n't something to be taken seriously , but
this movie , by necessity , lacks fellowship 's heart
presents a fascinating glimpse of urban life and the class warfare that embroils two young men
most of its footage
jaglom 's -rrb-
life affirming and heartbreaking , sweet without the decay factor ,
when compared to the usual , more somber festival entries , davis ' highly personal brand of romantic comedy is a tart , smart breath of fresh air
of human emotion
get an opportunity to embrace small , sweet ` evelyn
's leaden and predictable
`` secretary '' is owned by its costars , spader and gyllenhaal .
play their roles with vibrant charm
chung 's
bravo
lawrence plumbs personal tragedy and also the human comedy .
though it 's common knowledge that park and his founding partner , yong kang , lost kozmo in the end
is still quite good-natured
screenplay or something
doles out
-lrb- other than their funny accents -rrb-
of sanctimony , self-awareness , self-hatred and self-determination
bizarre comedy and
quiet cadences
little-known perspective
's quaid who anchors the film with his effortless performance and that trademark grin of his -- so perfect for a ballplayer
coos beseechingly at you
really get inside of them
of hollywood excess
distances
the film has the high-buffed gloss and high-octane jolts you expect of de palma , but what makes it transporting is that it 's also one of the smartest
animation back 30 years
-lrb- s -rrb-
of that omnibus tradition called marriage
for martin is made infinitely more wrenching by the performances of real-life spouses seldahl and wollter
entrepreneurial
as much as they love themselves
it 's the type of film about growing up that we do n't see often enough these days : realistic , urgent ,
deceptively simple , deeply satisfying
old porridge
garnish
flabbergasting
urgency
if religious films are n't your bailiwick , stay away .
bare-midriff
an unflinching look at the world 's dispossessed .
they shovel into their mental gullets to simulate sustenance
of a transvestite comedy
builds gradually until you feel fully embraced by this gentle comedy .
robin williams , death to smoochy
of every frame
that 's because the laughs come from fairly basic comedic constructs
of the excellent cast
of pleasure or sensuality
as the way adam sandler 's new movie rapes
it 's a dark , gritty story but it takes off in totally unexpected directions and keeps on going
is way too indulgent
to the manner of the storytelling , which undercuts the devastatingly telling impact of utter loss personified in the film 's simple title
just utter ` uhhh , '
come later
evoke any sort of naturalism
a spectator and
pellington
for chan
is badly edited , often awkwardly directed and suffers from the addition of a wholly unnecessary pre-credit sequence designed to give some of the characters a ` back story .
a nation
comes back
the wondrous beats
ice cube is n't quite out of ripe screwball ideas , but friday after next spreads them pretty thin .
remarkable serenity and discipline
absurd finale
noyce brings out the allegory with remarkable skill
fluid compositions
has all the wiggling energy of young kitten
crazy
appreciate the wonderful cinematography and naturalistic acting
superb actors
-lrb- fiji diver rusi vulakoro and the married couple howard and michelle hall -rrb-
groan
run-of-the-mill raunchy humor and seemingly sincere personal reflection
to find a movie character more unattractive or odorous -lrb- than leon -rrb-
get a few punches in
it is a fairly revealing study of its two main characters -- damaged-goods people whose orbits will inevitably
simply intrusive
a hundred
it 's simply crude and unrelentingly exploitative
definitions
... ice age treads predictably along familiar territory , making it a passable family film that wo n't win many fans over the age of 12 .
the clones
a trashy little
china 's sixth generation
tissues
blade 2
hollywood has taken quite a nosedive from alfred hitchcock 's imaginative flight to shyamalan 's self-important summer fluff .
dull , inconsistent , dishonest
phrase ` fatal script error
rhetoric ,
superficiality and silliness
dry absurdist wit
extremities ''
jaw-dropping action sequences , striking villains , a gorgeous color palette , astounding technology , stirring music
latter
predictable and
has n't much more
is also somewhat shallow and art-conscious
providing no real sense of suspense
-lrb- a -rrb- stale retread of the '53 original .
infectious enthusiasm
zishe
delayed
be captivated , as i was , by its moods , and by its subtly transformed star , and
the cynicism
long for the end
environmental pollution
a modern-day urban china
thirteen conversations
average people
goes downhill .
an ebullient affection
the animation is competent ,
no psychology here , and no real narrative logic
character and substance
than a run-of-the-mill action
more down-home flavor
hideously and
made a film that 's barely shocking , barely interesting and most of all , barely anything
leading to a tragedy which is somehow guessable from the first few minutes , maybe because it echoes the by now intolerable morbidity of so many recent movies
acrid test
lame and
it looks good , sonny , but you missed the point
old-fashioned but emotionally stirring adventure tale
an exquisite , unfakable sense of cinema
vibrant , colorful , semimusical rendition
, but it 's not without style
places in the world devastated by war , famine and poverty and documented the cruelty and suffering he has found with an devastating , eloquent clarity
, uneven action comedy
about schmidt
those on both sides of the issues
charlie
lost its fizz
cartoon ?
weighty and ponderous
heap
to raise his own children
a special kind
seriocomic debut
can go home again
koepp 's screenplay
of a nationwide blight
, loud , bang-the-drum
an ` a ' list cast and
all the pieces fall together without much surprise
carefully choreographed atrocities ,
an engaging criminal romp that will have viewers guessing just who 's being conned right up to the finale .
of monster truck-loving good ol' boys and peroxide blond honeys whose worldly knowledge comes from tv reruns and supermarket tabloids
've never seen or heard anything quite like this film
only drama
a riot to see rob schneider in a young woman 's clothes
a woman whose passion for this region and its inhabitants still shines in her quiet blue eyes
love in the time of money
, and by casting an actress whose face projects that woman 's doubts and yearnings
horse feathers
'll only
have just gone more over-the-top instead of trying to have it both ways
does n't really believe in it , and breaks the mood with absurdly inappropriate ` comedy ' scenes
as plain and
are immune to the folly of changing taste and attitude
its hackneyed and meanspirited storyline with cardboard characters and performers
transgressive
have all but
those who , having survived , suffered most
zelda 's
a long line of ultra-violent war movies , this one
so much of the movie -- again , as in the animal -- is a slapdash mess
` the war of the roses , ' trailer-trash style .
loathsome movie
woody allen
'd expect to see on showtime 's ` red shoe diaries
in the places
f.
transcends its agenda to deliver awe-inspiring , at times sublime , visuals
'70s american sports
shoot it in the head
meara
death-defying
, by the end ,
old world
do you make a movie with depth about a man who lacked any ?
dumb gags , anatomical humor , or
it 's still adam sandler , and it 's not little nicky .
a mexican soap opera
appetizer
all these distortions of perspective
know whether it wants to be a suspenseful horror movie or a weepy melodrama .
allen -rrb-
specific scary scenes or startling moments
fool 's
enough throwaway references to faith and rainbows to plant smile-button faces on that segment of the populace that made a walk to remember a niche hit
one-joke
swinging subculture
revelatory and narcissistic
undermining
... its three-hour running time plays closer to two .
first-rate
fest
more disquieting for its relatively gore-free allusions to the serial murders
, hard yank
a little uneven to be the cat 's meow
blending
distant memories
is hardly the most original fantasy film ever made
get the enjoyable basic minimum
slummer
some very funny sequences
more casual filmgoers
students
striking villains
finds the ideal outlet for his flick-knife diction in the role of roger swanson
szpilman
cube , benjamins
carried by a strong sense of humanism
be damned .
this ` credit '
get excited about on this dvd
the year 's most intriguing movie experiences
quaking
it 's the type of film about growing up that we do n't see often enough these days : realistic , urgent , and not
entertaining two hours
badder than bad
kurys
ana 's
one of the most exciting action films to come out of china in recent years .
a postcard
brought to slovenly life in this self-deprecating , biting and witty feature written by charlie kaufman and his twin brother , donald , and directed by spike jonze
despite the film 's bizarre developments , hoffman keeps us riveted with every painful nuance , unexpected flashes of dark comedy and the character 's gripping humanity .
a much needed kick , making `` die another day '' one of the most entertaining bonds in years
of sustained intelligence from stanford and another of subtle humour from bebe neuwirth
remains a film about something , one that attempts and often achieves a level of connection and concern .
those films where the characters inhabit that special annex of hell where adults behave like kids , children behave like adults and everyone
palette
of the wrong things
live in them , who have carved their own comfortable niche in the world and have been kind enough to share it
make an excellent companion piece
yield some interesting results
strolls through this mess with a smug grin , inexplicably wearing a kilt and carrying a bag of golf clubs over one shoulder .
carefully choreographed
are put to perfect use in the breathtakingly beautiful outer-space documentary space station 3d
the situation
grace this deeply touching melodrama .
with weak dialogue and biopic
wonderfully loopy tale
of the all-time great apocalypse movies
a solid success
gone a tad less for grit and a lot more for intelligibility
first fatal attraction
need a good laugh , too
a sentimental hybrid that could benefit from the spice of specificity
, riveting and handsomely
simply stupid
is shifty in the manner in which it addresses current terrorism anxieties and sidesteps them at the same time
more and more frustrating
there 's something awfully deadly about any movie with a life-affirming message
an interesting story of pointed personalities , courage , tragedy and the little guys
first-time director denzel washington and a top-notch cast manage to keep things interesting .
be too busy cursing the film 's strategically placed white sheets
respectable new one
reacting to it
there are flaws , but also stretches of impact and moments of awe ; we 're wrapped up in the characters , how they make their choices , and why
who saw quentin tarantino 's handful of raucous gangster films and branched out into their own pseudo-witty copycat interpretations
of `` intacto 's '' dangerous
redone for horses , with fewer deliberate laughs , more inadvertent ones and stunningly trite songs by bryan adams , the world 's most generic rock star
the downward spiral comes to pass
be as dramatic
opera 's
not everything in this ambitious comic escapade works , but coppola , along with his sister , sofia , is a real filmmaker .
going to jell
lore
skins is heartfelt and achingly real .
first and last look
that actually has a brain
this is going to be something really good
the filmmakers who have directed him
of co-dependence
physique to match
a thriller with an edge --
one considers cliched dialogue and perverse escapism a source of high hilarity
the same sledgehammer appeal as pokemon videos
's not a single jump-in-your-seat moment
a compelling dramatic means
full of elaborate and twisted characters
a poignant and wryly amusing film
its subject interesting to those who are n't part of its supposed target audience
a ` girls gone wild ' video for the boho art-house crowd , the burning sensation
overproduced
a clever pseudo-bio
with few moments of joy rising above the stale material
latest installment
quiet endurance
have been titled ` the loud and the ludicrous '
attention
casual moviegoers
am not
are lulls
anyone in his right mind
see scratch for the history , see scratch for the music , see scratch for a lesson in scratching , but , most of all , see it for the passion .
invite
here is either a saving dark humor or the feel of poetic tragedy .
easy movie
saturday night live sketch
critics need a good laugh , too , and this too-extreme-for-tv rendition of the notorious mtv show delivers the outrageous , sickening , sidesplitting goods in steaming , visceral heaps .
disreputable doings and exquisite trappings are dampened by a lackluster script and substandard performances .
see ,
the deal
that ice age does n't have some fairly pretty pictures
than a
with economical grace
it 's a fine , focused piece of work that reopens an interesting controversy and never succumbs to sensationalism .
rental car
will be
overcomes the script 's flaws and envelops the audience in his character 's anguish , anger and frustration .
with soul
co-written with guardian hack nick davies -rrb-
intentional or not
clever exercise
huge , heavy topics in a bland , surfacey way that does n't offer any insight into why , for instance , good things happen to bad people
paced and suspenseful argentinian thriller
is devoid of wit and humor
a couple of things that elevate `` glory '' above most of its ilk , most notably the mere presence of duvall
of the first film
the concept of loss
more accurately , it 's moving
highly personal
the genuinely funny jokes are few and far between
of ice cream
the comedy
an adventurous young talent who finds his inspiration on the fringes of the american underground
longley 's film lacks balance ... and fails to put the struggle into meaningful historical context .
the killing field and the barbarism of ` ethnic cleansing
a suspenseful horror movie
taken as a whole
walter hill 's undisputed
the festival circuit
much stronger
modern rut
a dopey movie clothed in excess layers of hipness .
, the lady and the duke represents the filmmaker 's lifelong concern with formalist experimentation in cinematic art .
high water mark
of the hilarious writer-director himself
is one big , dumb action movie .
the script boasts some tart tv-insider humor
finn and
possesses all the good intentions in the world ,
doc that is n't trying simply to out-shock , out-outrage or out-depress its potential audience !
always a narratively cohesive one
on saturday morning tv
altogether too slight to be called any kind of masterpiece
the modern-day royals
charles stone iii
has layered , well-developed characters and some surprises .
a negligible work of manipulation , an exploitation piece doing its usual worst to guilt-trip parents
a heartland so overwhelmed by its lack of purpose that it seeks excitement in manufactured high drama
she boxes these women 's souls right open for us .
it 's an observant , unfussily poetic meditation about identity and alienation .
delightful surprise
somewhere in the middle , the film compels , as demme experiments he harvests a few movie moment gems ,
only because the cast is so engagingly messing around like slob city reductions of damon runyon crooks
embraces its old-fashioned themes
a picture as erratic as its central character .
with an action movie that actually has a brain
was more fun when his characters were torturing each other psychologically and talking about their genitals in public
bollywood\/hollywood
my thanksgiving to-do list
believe these characters love each other
this engrossing , characteristically complex tom clancy thriller
strike a chord
deeply biased
in general
imagine a more generic effort in the genre
nolan 's penetrating undercurrent
from having a real writer plot out all of the characters ' moves and overlapping story
collateral damage is trash ,
... makes a great impression as the writer-director of this little $ 1.8 million charmer , which may not be cutting-edge indie filmmaking but has a huge heart .
what they ingest
what 's left is a rich stew of longing .
the twisted humor and eye-popping visuals
shows crushingly little curiosity about
adorably whimsical comedy
a huge disappointment coming , as it does
for its profound humanity
like the old disease-of-the-week small-screen melodramas
creating a scrapbook of living mug shots
it 's too harsh to work as a piece of storytelling , but
is an exercise in chilling style , and twohy films the sub , inside and out ,
does have a gift for generating nightmarish images that will be hard to burn out of your brain
sparse
the widowmaker is a great yarn
for those who like quirky , slightly strange french films
engrossing entertainment
from its promenade of barely clad bodies in myrtle beach , s.c.
future lizard endeavors will need to adhere more closely to the laws of laughter
artifice
no such thing is a fascinating little tale .
have tried hard to modernize and reconceptualize things
big-hearted
strange it is
pass off as acceptable teen entertainment for some time now
girlish tear ducts does n't mean it 's good enough for our girls
shaken as nesbitt 's cooper looks when the bullets stop flying
change the fact that what we have here is a load of clams left in the broiling sun for a good three days
goes further
catalog
learned the hard way
' police
skins has a desolate air ,
of myth
stuck in heaven because he 's afraid of his best-known creation
the best brush
that promise
` gentle '
nolan 's
the script assumes that not only would subtlety be lost on the target audience , but that it 's also too stupid to realize that they 've already seen this exact same movie a hundred times
downplaying
to wonder if
of why animation is such a perfect medium for children , because of the way it allows the mind to enter and accept another world
all the actors are good in pauline & paulette but
urge to doze
its tone
not to mention mysterious , sensual , emotionally intense , and replete with virtuoso throat-singing
a retro-refitting exercise in campy recall for older fans or a silly , nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick
a sad aristocrat in tattered finery
very talented but underutilized supporting cast
its music
lifeless execution .
you suffer the dreadfulness of war from both sides
it looks good , but it is essentially empty
big-screen poke-mania
all of egoyan 's work
broomfield is energized by volletta wallace 's maternal fury , her fearlessness , and because of that , his film crackles
quirky iranian drama secret ballot
decent sense
always entertaining , and
no worse a film
bust
slight and uninventive movie
bad need
two hours of sepia-tinted heavy metal
otherwise good movie
sometimes funny
flat run
the solid filmmaking and convincing characters makes this a high water mark for this genre .
as imaginative as one might have hoped
perfectly creepy and believable
the importance of the man and the code merge
burn out
nonjudgmentally as wiseman 's previous studies
the wild thornberrys movie is pleasant enough and
character-oriented
its abrupt drop in iq points as it races to the finish line proves simply too discouraging to let slide
slightly sunbaked and summery mind , sex and
convincing as this bland blank of a man with unimaginable demons
by a director so self-possessed he actually adds a period to his first name
could be so light-hearted ?
drive right by it without noticing anything special , save for a few comic turns , intended and otherwise
neil burger here succeeded in ... making the mystery of four decades back the springboard for a more immediate mystery in the present
begin to long for the end credits as the desert does for rain .
suge
infiltrated every corner
the by now intolerable morbidity
it 's clotted with heavy-handed symbolism , dime-store psychology and endless scenic shots that make 105 minutes seem twice as long .
entertainingly
do n't care who fires the winning shot
just goes to show that if you give a filmmaker an unlimited amount of phony blood , nothing good can happen
infantile , redundant , sloppy
i wanted to stand up in the theater and shout , ` hey , kool-aid ! '
pearce
for the rest of it
only way to tolerate this insipid , brutally clueless film
an apartheid drama
reigen
want a real movie
dark areas
is more of an ordeal than an amusement
the one-hour mark
that there 's no plot in this antonio banderas-lucy liu faceoff
are pursuing him
his character awakens to the notion that to be human
it will have an opinion to share
a pointless , meandering celebration
growing strange hairs , getting a more mature body , and finding it necessary to hide new secretions from the parental units
is consistently amusing and engrossing
its delivery is a complete mess
\* corpus
such a minute idea
sanitised
it 's not too racy and
-rrb- lensing
neither as sappy as big daddy nor as anarchic
the result , however well-intentioned
a struggle of man vs.
more of the season than the picture
the april 2002 instalment
crushing
scented bath
but especially from france
, singing , and unforgettable characters
on its lack of empathy
t-shirt and shower scenes
stomach
18
featuring reams of flatly delivered dialogue and a heroine who comes across as both shallow and dim-witted .
it merely lacks originality to make it a great movie
cristo
director-writer
shrieky special effects
match his subject
in a vat of failed jokes , twitchy acting , and general boorishness
, and surprisingly
the promise of digital filmmaking
what kind of sewage
a sharp , amusing study of the cult of celebrity
warm without ever succumbing to sentimentality
is n't very funny
engineering
a bit melodramatic and
its nauseating spinning credits sequence to a very talented but underutilized supporting cast
a creepy , intermittently powerful study of a self-destructive man
sensual delights and simmering violence
intelligence and subtlety
an unusual space
more strongly to storytelling
since the brothers mcmullen
is obviously
satisfactory
first full flush
the website feardotcom.com or the improperly hammy performance from poor stephen rea
the problem with `` xxx ''
the hard ground
to watch huppert scheming , with her small , intelligent eyes as steady as any noir villain , and to enjoy the perfectly pitched web of tension that chabrol spins
exceptionally dark
aside from showing us in explicit detail how difficult it is to win over the two-drink-minimum crowd , there 's little to be learned from watching ` comedian '
injuries , etc.
the circumstances
some honest insight
is well-intentioned
super troopers is an odd amalgam of comedy genres , existing somewhere between the often literal riffs of early zucker brothers\/abrahams films , and the decidedly foul stylings of their post-modern contemporaries , the farrelly brothers .
emotions can draw people together across the walls that might otherwise separate them
the campy results make mel brooks ' borscht belt schtick look sophisticated .
its moments in looking at the comic effects of jealousy
morgan freeman
the film 's gamble to occasionally break up the live-action scenes with animated sequences pays off , as does its sensitive handling of some delicate subject matter .
simpler , leaner
it still comes from spielberg , who has never made anything that was n't at least watchable
aisles
alacrity
it 's a lyrical endeavour .
outside japan
have to be laid squarely on taylor 's doorstep
a wild , endearing , masterful documentary
a vh1 behind the music special
on food
calm
relating history than in creating an emotionally complex , dramatically satisfying heroine
the determination of pinochet 's victims to seek justice , and
not here
for most of its footage , the new thriller proves that director m. night shyamalan can weave an eerie spell and that mel gibson can gasp , shudder and even tremble without losing his machismo .
invest such subtlety and warmth
an unbelievably stupid film , though occasionally fun enough to make you forget its absurdity .
rolled
has little insight
strikingly devious
is that they are actually releasing it into theaters
silly little cartoon
, the production works more often than it does n't .
a rarity in hollywood
contrived , awkward and filled with unintended laughs , the film shows signs that someone other than the director got into the editing room and tried to improve things by making the movie go faster .
right bands
urban sense
, you should avoid this like the dreaded king brown snake .
gives his heart only to the dog
an observant , unfussily poetic meditation
the bad sound ,
of lively songs for deft punctuation
true romances
the thrill of the company 's astonishing growth
scorpion
the humans are acting like puppets
nearly enough of the show 's trademark
package
of vietnamese
a screenplay more ingeniously constructed than `` memento ''
act adequately
yes , spirited away is a triumph of imagination , but it 's also a failure of storytelling .
smug grin
flawed , but worth seeing for ambrose 's performance .
more x
is almost beside the point .
between not-very-funny comedy
pointing his camera
if good-hearted , movie .
it 's mildly amusing , but i certainly ca n't recommend it
articulates a flood of emotion
a couple hours of summertime and a bucket of popcorn
a tired , unimaginative and derivative variation of that already-shallow genre .
moving , portraying both the turmoil of the time and giving conduct a perpetual sense of urgency , which , for a film that takes nearly three hours to unspool , is both funny and irritating
goose-pimple genre
the type of stunt the academy loves
had her beaten to a pulp in his dangerous game
suffering from a severe case of hollywood-itis
morrissette has performed a difficult task indeed
into the importance of being earnest
visually ravishing
've paid a matinee price and
blushing to gushing -- imamura squirts the screen in ` warm water under a red bridge '
how it distorts reality for people who make movies and watch them
mike
fabian bielinsky
spreading a puritanical brand of christianity to south seas islanders
vices
york city
than a feature film
's when you 're in the most trouble
our skin
a series of immaculately composed shots of patch adams quietly freaking out
the creative act
the supremes the same way
this a comedy or serious drama
was about inner consciousness
seamless and sumptuous stream
might best be enjoyed as a daytime soaper .
an unfocused screenplay
it 's a hellish , numbing experience to watch ,
emphasizes the q in quirky , with mixed results .
are for children and dog lovers
is compelling enough , but it 's difficult to shrug off the annoyance of that chatty fish
get the comedy we settle for .
have been a good film in `` trouble every day
retina
underworld urban angst
without surprises
keeps telling you
almost completely
comic parody and pulp melodrama
overeager
fact and
revolutionary spirit
succumb to appearing in this junk that 's tv sitcom material at best
provocative material
victimized audience members
offers us the sense that on some elemental level , lilia deeply wants to break free of her old life
this is recommended only for those under 20 years of age ... and then only as a very mild rental
of seeing it all , a condition only the old are privy to ,
jaw-dropping action sequences ,
the emotional heart of happy
show wary natives
in alcatraz ' ... a cinematic corpse that never springs to life
hagiographic in its portrait of cuban leader fidel castro
is about as necessary
, it must be labelled ` hip ' , ` innovative ' and ` realistic '
you can do no wrong with jason x.
let alone funny
be a worthy substitute for naughty children 's stockings
is found in its ability to spoof both black and white stereotypes equally .
romp from robert rodriguez .
spliced
fill a frame
maybe she , janine and molly -- an all-woman dysfunctional family -- deserve one another
upper west sidey
is difficult to fathom
under-10
sappy ethnic sleeper
as emotionally manipulative and sadly imitative of innumerable past love story derisions
it just zings along with vibrance and warmth .
hopkins\/rock
strikes back ... a majestic achievement , an epic of astonishing grandeur and surprising emotional depth
humor , warmth
coppola
devos
drag it down to mediocrity -- director clare peploe 's misunderstanding of marivaux 's rhythms , and mira sorvino 's limitations as a classical actress
passe '
live out and carry on their parents ' anguish
both its characters and its audience
's virtually impossible to like any of these despicable characters
is n't much about k-19
, lame screenplay
will leave you wondering about the characters ' lives after the clever credits roll
a depressingly retrograde , ` post-feminist ' romantic comedy that takes an astonishingly condescending attitude toward women
that borders
journalists
confront it
totally weirded -
crowded cities and refugee camps
critics need a good laugh , too , and this too-extreme-for-tv rendition of the notorious mtv show delivers the outrageous , sickening , sidesplitting goods in steaming , visceral heaps
even on a curve -rrb-
fosters
remind us
intelligent jazz-playing exterminator
, like ravel 's bolero , builds to a crescendo that encompasses many more paths than we started with
feel the screenwriter at every moment ` tap , tap ,
watching harris
not to mention a convincing brogue
is so resolutely cobbled together out of older movies that it even uses a totally unnecessary prologue , just because it seems obligatory
gets by on its artistic merits
come to earth for harvesting purposes
fairy-tale formula
sight to behold
given us
airless , prepackaged julia roberts wannabe
real-life events
will be greek to anyone not predisposed to the movie 's rude and crude humor
's rarely as entertaining as it could have been
look more like stereotypical caretakers and moral teachers , instead
none of this is meaningful or memorable
ultimately achieves its main strategic objective : dramatizing the human cost of the conflict that came to define a generation .
hollywood frightfest
do joan and philip 's repetitive arguments , schemes and treachery
is pretty damned funny .
the movie is amateurish , but it 's a minor treat .
of a puzzling real-life happening
a travesty
taking john carpenter 's ghosts of mars and
bewilderingly
right parts
the film -lrb- at 80 minutes -rrb- is actually quite entertaining .
seem repetitive and designed to fill time , providing no real sense of suspense
was a deserved co-winner of the audience award for documentaries at the sundance film festival
some laughs and
takes you by the face , strokes your cheeks and coos beseechingly at you : slow down , shake off your tensions and take this picture at its own breezy , distracted rhythms
one part family values
after next spreads them pretty thin
on the set of carpenter 's the thing
the alan warner novel
disney 's 1937 breakthrough
a noble teacher who embraces a strict moral code
just too bad the film 's story does not live up to its style
fervently held ideas
surprises or delights
almost every relationship and personality
by its special effects
as a party political broadcast
in the film 's drumbeat about authenticity , given the stale plot and pornographic way the film revels in swank apartments , clothes and parties
than pure wankery
brawny frame
a back story for the women
dramatic slap
a shoot-out
small but rewarding comedy
a meatballs for the bare-midriff generation .
the social milieu
a youthful and good-looking diva and
poo .
most annoying
giannini
of pride or shame
with an over-amorous terrier
the epic treatment
no such thing is sort of a minimalist beauty and the beast , but in this case the beast should definitely get top billing
earnhart 's
in theory
in this dreary mess
addresses interesting matters of identity and heritage
indicate clooney might have better luck next time
i 'll buy the soundtrack .
not in the way
emerges in the movie , using a plot that could have come from an animated-movie screenwriting textbook .
a multitude of simple-minded
the chaotic horror
is as consistently engaging as it is revealing .
intimately knowing
worn
have cost thousands and possibly millions of lives
clips
spout
crazy as hell marks an encouraging new direction for la salle .
who runs them
an introduction to the man 's theories
better to go in knowing full well what 's going to happen ,
no erotic or sensuous charge
an ill-conceived jumble that 's not scary , not smart and not engaging .
very good film
falls down
where
is admire the ensemble players and wonder what the point of it is .
that on some elemental level , lilia deeply wants to break free of her old life
do n't care whether that cold-hearted snake petrovich -lrb- that would be reno -rrb- gets his comeuppance .
for broke
the affable maid
color
there will be plenty of female audience members drooling over michael idemoto as michael
jersey lowbrow accent uma
white culture , ' even as it points out how inseparable the two are
-- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas
soccer remake
all the actors
the lack of naturalness
funniest and most likeable
rohmer 's drama builds to an intense indoor drama about compassion , sacrifice , and christian love in the face of political corruption
been replaced by the bottom of the barrel
also has a good ear for dialogue , and the characters sound like real people .
bright
it 's like an old warner bros. costumer jived with sex -- this could be the movie errol flynn always wanted to make , though bette davis , cast as joan , would have killed him
to raise audience 's spirits and leave them singing long after the credits roll
the setting
the action sequences -- clearly the main event --
`` waterboy
in the 1950s
strands his superb performers
oversexed , at times overwrought comedy\/drama that offers little insight into the experience of being forty , female and single .
over-blown
me the mugging
visual playfulness
yourself rooting for gai 's character to avoid the fate that has befallen every other carmen before her
jesse helms '
`` the dangerous lives of altar boys '' has flaws
go for la salle 's performance , and
waking life water colors
and , thanks to the presence of ` the king , ' it also rocks .
is enough originality in ` life ' to distance it from the pack of paint-by-number romantic comedies that so often end up on cinema screens .
century
dramatic things happen to people
south stories
more ambitious movie
elevated by michael caine 's performance
comes to mind , while watching eric rohmer 's tribute to a courageous scottish lady
punchy dialogue
automatic gunfire
there 's very little sense to what 's going on here , but the makers serve up the cliches with considerable dash
in a lot of ways
the impressively discreet filmmakers may have expected to record with their mini dv
any hefty anti-establishment message
less about shakespeare than the spawn
settings
in which inexperienced children play the two main characters
robbed and
reading
conditions
simple and precise
series
dust-caked
possible senses
delight your senses
farts , urine , feces , semen , or
funniest idea
nice evening out
relevance
quentin tarantino 's climactic shootout
read ` seeking anyone with acting ambition but no sense of pride or shame
like vardalos and corbett , who play their roles with vibrant charm , the film , directed by joel zwick , is heartfelt and hilarious in ways you ca n't fake .
an angry bark
with an impeccable pedigree , mongrel pep , and almost indecipherable plot complications
that do n't really care for the candidate
, elling never gets too cloying thanks to the actors ' perfect comic timing and sweet , genuine chemistry .
more eye-catching
just a bunch of good actors flailing around in a caper that 's neither original nor terribly funny
preach exclusively to the converted .
consume pop culture
to kill your neighbor 's dog is slight but unendurable
a timeless and unique perspective
of life to it
cut out figures
while maintaining the appearance of clinical objectivity , this sad , occasionally horrifying but often inspiring film is among wiseman 's warmest .
the maze of modern life
few cute moments
is tedious
a straight-ahead thriller that never rises above superficiality .
is so bad , that it 's almost worth seeing because it 's so bad .
those who are n't put off by the film 's austerity
banderas-lucy liu faceoff
is a sincerely crafted picture that deserves to emerge from the traffic jam of holiday movies .
misguided , and ill-informed
complicated
of the most appealing movies ever made about an otherwise appalling , and downright creepy , subject -- a teenage boy in love with his stepmother
dark and tragic
benefit enormously from the cockettes ' camera craziness --
armed with nothing but a camera
incredibly layered and stylistic
a satisfying destination
really know who `` they '' were , what `` they '' looked like
you 're looking for
tedious norwegian offering which somehow snagged an oscar nomination .
less cinematically powerful
the romance between the leads
that tears welled up in my eyes both times
the movie enters a realm where few non-porn films venture , and comes across as darkly funny , energetic , and surprisingly gentle .
might have fun in this cinematic sandbox
show us
of friends
adorable italian guys .
is just what you get
, fun , popcorn movies
clumsy and
intelligent , caustic take on a great writer and dubious human being .
exaggerated action
it is different from others in its genre in that it is does not rely on dumb gags , anatomical humor , or character cliches ; it primarily relies on character to tell its story
also places you have
flawed but rather
then
is greatness here .
's enough to make you wish jacquot had left well enough alone and just filmed the opera without all these distortions of perspective .
as sharp or
blisteringly rude , scarily funny , sorrowfully sympathetic to the damage it surveys , the film has in kieran culkin a pitch-perfect holden .
probably limited to lds church members and undemanding armchair tourists
that it did n't
a sobering recount
rosario dawson
complicated plotting
communal festival
the ghetto
into a 90-minute movie that feels five hours long
1933
opening with some contrived banter , cliches and some loose ends , the screenplay only comes into its own in the second half .
opened
wwii flick
the limited sets and small confined and dark spaces also are homages to a classic low-budget film noir movie .
to paraphrase a line from another dickens ' novel , nicholas nickleby is too much like a fragment of an underdone potato .
what a dumb , fun , curiously adolescent movie this is .
unspeakable ,
love , longing , and
attempts to be grandiloquent , but ends up merely pretentious -- in a grisly sort of way .
too damn weird to pass up , and for the blacklight crowd , way cheaper -lrb- and better -rrb- than pink floyd tickets .
dumplings .
souvlaki
storytelling ability
tarkovsky 's
it 's better than mid-range steven seagal , but not as sharp as jet li on rollerblades .
comic relief
's yet another cool crime movie that actually manages to bring something new into the mix .
empire '' lacks in depth
fantasy fetishes
a script
unforgettably
this film should not be missed .
pre-credit sequence
pandora
intolerable levels
a great piece of filmmaking
10th
farenheit 451
as a flawed human being who ca n't quite live up to it
david letterman and
the early '80s
this movie is supposed to warm our hearts
in the last few cloying moments
under the sea ' and the george pal version of h.g. wells ' ` the time
intermittent
`` bad '' is the operative word for `` bad company , '' and i do n't mean that in a good way .
being playful without being fun
could have been room for the war scenes
so verbally flatfooted
research
scorsese 's
crafting something promising from a mediocre screenplay is not one of them
ballistic : ecks vs. sever also features terrible , banal dialogue ; convenient , hole-ridden plotting ; superficial characters and a rather dull , unimaginative car chase .
it shares the first two films ' loose-jointed structure , but laugh-out-loud bits are few and far between
latently gay
hermetic
as it stands
well-defined sense
the piano teacher , like its title character , is repellantly out of control .
frightening and
's pretty stupid .
storytelling flow
a movie that is what it is : a pleasant distraction , a friday night diversion , an excuse to eat popcorn
a lot like a well-made pb & j sandwich : familiar , fairly uneventful and boasting no real surprises -- but still quite tasty and inviting all the same
body double
it is effective
this is the ultimate movie experience
the extent to which it succeeds is impressive .
beautifully realized
a social injustice ,
long-suffering but cruel
subtler
not for everyone
paint-by-number american blockbusters like pearl harbor
solondz 's misanthropic comedies
need to know about all the queen 's men
this mess of a movie
lets her radical flag fly
beaten to a pulp in his dangerous game
the re-release of ron howard 's apollo 13 in the imax format
hoffman 's quirks and mannerisms , particularly his penchant for tearing up on cue -- things that seem so real in small doses --
such sensitivity
clever ideas and visual gags
subject as monstrous and pathetic as dahmer
the characters '
just zings along with vibrance and warmth .
shadowy black-and-white
the dragons are the real stars of reign of fire and
palm screen
a light-hearted way the romantic problems
lazy plotting
be especially grateful for freedom
the one that i want
toback machinations
of avon
projects that woman 's doubts and yearnings
a community-college advertisement
seemed bored
karen black ,
you 'll laugh
average formulaic romantic quadrangle
, but not compelling
ask whether our civilization offers a cure for vincent 's complaint
episodic
boils down to surviving invaders seeking an existent anti-virus
of making kahlo 's art a living , breathing part of the movie , often catapulting the artist into her own work
made up
timely and
in this film , every shot enhances the excellent performances
a puzzling experience .
loads of cgi and bushels of violence
betting her third feature will be something to behold
well-made pizza
inter-racial desire
suffers from a flat script and a low budget
wittier version
to consider the unthinkable , the unacceptable , the unmentionable
is a winning comedy that excites the imagination and tickles the funny bone
hideousness
invest real humor
cover up the fact
the trinity assembly approaches the endeavor with a shocking lack of irony ,
undeniably worthy and devastating experience
in this flat effort
for a strong education and good teachers being more valuable in the way they help increase an average student 's self-esteem
we were soldiers
even if it 's a dish that 's best served cold
vincent gallo is right at home in this french shocker playing his usual bad boy weirdo role .
unimpressive
a heady whirl
into her lead role as a troubled and determined homicide cop
many of his works
some entertainment value
spoken
the script 's judgment and sense of weight is way , way off .
five writers
's not that funny --
-lrb- n -rrb- o matter how much good will the actors generate
than a few
utilized
longer than an hour
political prisoners , poverty
invest such subtlety and warmth in an animatronic bear
it 's rare that a movie can be as intelligent as this one is in every regard except its storyline ;
pointedly
six-time winner
to monday morning that undercuts its charm
plays it straight
the necessary self-control to guide a loose , poorly structured film through the pitfalls of incoherence and redundancy
all places
might have been saved if the director , tom dey , had spliced together bits and pieces of midnight run and 48 hours -lrb- and , for that matter , shrek -rrb-
barely tolerable slog
be seen everywhere
into my future
seeming
you watch it , offering fine acting moments and pungent insights into modern l.a. 's show-biz and media
as a harsh conceptual exercise
a crowdpleaser as
compelling character
expands the horizons of boredom to the point of collapse , turning into a black hole of dullness , from which no interesting concept can escape .
like a true star
its exquisite acting , inventive screenplay ,
's obvious -lrb- je-gyu is -rrb- trying for poetry
is an undeniably intriguing film from an adventurous young talent who finds his inspiration on the fringes of the american underground
no , i love it ... hell , i dunno .
is rather the way it introduces you to new , fervently held ideas and fanciful thinkers
for all its plot twists , and some of them verge on the bizarre as the film winds down , blood work is a strong , character-oriented piece .
initial
a clear case of preaching to the converted
hayek -rrb-
has a sure hand
those rare docs
focus ''
can imagine
delves
of a shaggy dog story
that malarkey
seeing himself
bite your tongue to keep from laughing at the ridiculous dialog or the oh-so convenient plot twists
` post-feminist ' romantic comedy that takes an astonishingly condescending attitude toward women
gay movies
is that pelosi knows it
promises ,
charming but slight tale
thought and
of fighting hard for something that really matters
it 's too loud to shout insults at the screen
, killing me softly belongs firmly in the so-bad-it 's - good camp .
in such a potentially sudsy set-up
find an enthusiastic audience
overblown and tie-in
in the era of video
delightful comedy
noir spirit
it 's definitely not made for kids or their parents , for that matter , and i think even fans of sandler 's comic taste may find it uninteresting
neither quite a comedy nor a romance , more of an impish divertissement of themes that interest attal and gainsbourg -- they live together -- the film has a lot of charm .
most of the work
, grown-up film
physically caught up in the process
give you a peek
no interest in the gang-infested
suspect that you 'll be as bored watching morvern callar as the characters are in it .
the spalding gray equivalent
that should n't stop die-hard french film connoisseurs from going out and enjoying the big-screen experience
that persuades you , with every scene , that it could never really have happened this way
plotless
fresh to say
forgettable film
makes the banger sisters a fascinating character study with laughs
though in some ways similar to catherine breillat 's fat girl , rain is the far superior film .
its unerring respect for them
would reach for a barf bag
his admittedly broad shoulders
to be transported into the life of wladyslaw szpilman , who is not only a pianist , but a good human being
for an endorsement of the very things
a sexy slip of an earth mother
pretty listless
limps along
the movie is virtually without context -- journalistic or historical .
that has bucked the odds to emerge as an exquisite motion picture in its own right
comes across ,
recruiting the right bands for the playlist and the costuming of the stars
had n't already seen .
most of the people who loved the 1989 paradiso will prefer this new version
with lots of sloppiness
is worth
's hard to imagine that even very small children will be impressed by this tired retread
-lrb- seems -rrb- even more
teen comedy -rrb-
one of its strengths
brim
all arty and jazzy
small children
done , so primitive in technique ,
real women may have many agendas , but
're into that
with a shocking lack of irony
endless
may just end up trying to drown yourself in a lake afterwards
heart-pounding
offer a fascinating glimpse into the subculture of extreme athletes whose derring-do puts the x into the games
the film is explosive ,
car chase , explosion or gunfight
inept direction
the sensational
an eerie thriller
flesh
they '
an acting exercise or an exceptionally dark joke
offers a fair amount of trashy , kinky fun
smarter and more attentive than it first sets out to be .
misconstrued as weakness
whatever complaints i might have , i 'd take -lrb- its -rrb- earnest errors and hard-won rewards over the bombastic self-glorification of other feel-good fiascos like antwone fisher or the emperor 's club any time .
remember that life 's ultimately a gamble and last orders are to be embraced
what it 's trying to say and even if it were -- i doubt it
america 's thirst
one of the film 's stars recently said , a tortuous comment that perfectly illustrates the picture 's moral schizophrenia .
delightfully rendered
were hailed as the works of an artist
a satisfying summer blockbuster and
genre-busting
fairly harmless
your threshold
i liked it just enough .
the serious weight behind this superficially loose , larky documentary
rent
is an unsettling picture of childhood innocence combined with indoctrinated prejudice .
of the girls ' environment
the dynamic
off the shelf
title-bout features
is so incredibly inane that it is laughingly enjoyable .
it does a film
try out
pun and
will be anything but
others in its genre in that it is does not rely on dumb gags , anatomical humor , or character cliches
if only because it accepts nasty behavior and severe flaws as part of the human condition
of the circumstantial situation
85
, it certainly got lost in the `` soon-to-be-forgettable '' section of the quirky rip-off prison romp pile .
nicest
no matter how you slice it
the broader vision that has seen certain trek films
romanticized
strength and
for a painful ride
really steals the show
is the action as gripping
burn
in waves
social groups
a high-end john hughes comedy , a kind of elder bueller 's time out
` swept away '
, play out with the intellectual and emotional impact of an after-school special
them clumsily mugging their way through snow dogs
pass
comedy showtime
should be done cinematically
dud from frame one
real '
waltzed itself into the art film pantheon
the performances by harris , phifer and cam ` ron seal the deal
there are n't too many films that can be as simultaneously funny , offbeat and heartwarming -lrb- without a thick shmear of the goo , at least -rrb- , but `` elling '' manages to do all three quite well , making it one of the year 's most enjoyable releases .
if trying to grab a lump of play-doh
-lrb- sometimes hilarious -rrb-
find their humor-seeking dollars
run-of-the-mill .
turns out to be smarter and more diabolical than you could have guessed at the beginning
i would n't be interested in knowing any of them personally
perspective
spontaneous
to be funny , uplifting and moving , sometimes
hairy
run out of ideas
brought to the screen
of a man coming to terms with time
go from stark desert to gorgeous beaches
disobedience
to children and adults
the dirty words
makes his own look much better
everything else about the film
you
must struggle with the fact that they 're playing characters who sometimes feel more like literary conceits than flesh-and-blood humans
's a metaphor
just that
we 'll keep watching the skies for his next project
trouble ''
the gravity
feels slight .
for two directors with far less endearing disabilities
touches the heart and the funnybone thanks to the energetic and always surprising performance by rachel griffiths
unfolds with such a wallop of you-are-there immediacy that when the bullets start to fly , your first instinct is to duck
as all or nothing is , however , the film comes perilously close to being too bleak , too pessimistic and too unflinching for its own good .
be wacky without clobbering the audience over the head and still maintain a sense of urgency and suspense
, i 'll take the latter every time .
-lrb- water -rrb-
sepia-tinted heavy metal
, wall-to-wall good time
against their culture 's manic mix of millennial brusqueness and undying , traditional politesse
it 's good enough
i mean ,
to ever get under the skin
by anne-sophie birot
few films have captured the chaos of an urban conflagration with such fury , and audience members will leave feeling as shaken as nesbitt 's cooper looks when the bullets stop flying .
a gangster movie with the capacity
everyone 's
come out feeling strangely unsatisfied
as it doles out pieces of the famous director 's life
lynch-like
a droll sense of humor
merely a fierce lesson
a vivid , spicy footnote to history , and a movie that grips and holds you in rapt attention from
unspeakable , of course , barely begins to describe the plot and its complications .
jarecki and gibney do find enough material to bring kissinger 's record into question and explain how the diplomat 's tweaked version of statecraft may have cost thousands and possibly millions of lives .
sets ms. birot 's film apart from others in the genre
a dark video store corner
; not the craven of ' a nightmare on elm street ' or ` the hills have eyes , '
an autopilot hollywood concoction lacking in imagination and authentic christmas spirit
his original
of that special fishy community
an extended dialogue exercise in retard 101
as monumental as disney 's 1937 breakthrough
subculture
fiction flicks
for mixing action and idiosyncratic humor in his charming 2000 debut shanghai noon
do n't feel the least bit ashamed in admitting that my enjoyment came at the expense of seeing justice served , even if it 's a dish that 's best served cold
it 's not a particularly good film ,
or modern stories
will construct a portrait of castro
are jarring
at women 's expense
did last winter
's like a drive-by .
rating
just because a walk to remember
a way that does n't make you feel like a sucker
it 's also a failure of storytelling
this remake of lina wertmuller 's 1975 eroti-comedy might just be the biggest husband-and-wife disaster since john
traditionally structured story
is fixated on the spectacle of small-town competition
the chasm of knowledge that 's opened between them
-- as if the director is trying to dupe the viewer into taking it all as very important simply because the movie is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product
papin sisters
shockingly bad
the exception of about six gags
's nothing wrong with that if the film is well-crafted and this one is
cry ,
the forest
yet fails to overcome the film 's manipulative sentimentality and annoying stereotypes .
to be fondly remembered in the endlessly challenging maze of moviegoing
swoony music
pulpy concept
peter mattei 's
a hollywood satire but
interesting both as a historical study and as a tragic love story .
an ingenue makes her nomination as best actress even more of a an a
wear over his head when he goes out into public , to avoid being recognized as the man who bilked unsuspecting moviegoers
same option to slap her creators because they 're clueless and inept
draws on an elegant visual sense and a talent
for sick and demented humor simply
to newcastle , the first half of gangster no. 1 drips with style and , at times , blood
from the lives of the people
takes you
a banal spiritual quest
in spite of all that he 's witnessed
does n't have a passion for the material .
i ca n't remember the last time i saw worse stunt editing or cheaper action movie production values than in extreme ops .
may feel compelled to watch the film twice or pick up a book on the subject
it 's a visual rorschach test
slackers ' jokey approach to college education is disappointingly simplistic -- the film 's biggest problem -- and there are no unforgettably stupid stunts or uproariously rude lines of dialogue to remember it by .
a more appropriate location to store it
's a great deal of corny dialogue and preposterous moments .
chilly , clinical lab report
ever
real-life happening
do n't fit well together
good in pauline & paulette
mrs. robinson complex
of seeing justice served
chinese woman
the pratfalls but little else
technically proficient
being about nothing is sometimes funnier than being about something
carlito
real-life basis
audience to buy just
hews out
artwork
is a really cool bit -- the movie 's conception of a future-world holographic librarian -lrb- orlando jones -rrb- who knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written , and nicely realized
like you see it in these harrowing surf shots
seductively stylish
feel-good movie
crossing-over mumbo jumbo , manipulative sentimentality , and
brought something fresher to the proceedings
cliched dialogue and perverse escapism a source of high hilarity
like igby
seems uncertain whether it wants to be an acidic all-male all about eve or a lush , swooning melodrama in the intermezzo strain .
in spite of itself
ecks vs.
a social injustice , at least
across the board
brooding quality
from others in its genre in that it is does not rely on dumb gags , anatomical humor , or character cliches
provides a reasonably attractive holiday contraption , one that families looking for a clean , kid-friendly outing should investigate
ranges from laugh-out-loud hilarious to wonder-what
'm all for that
loves its characters and communicates something rather beautiful
potentially enticing
full price
accept it as life and go with its flow
to confront their problems openly and honestly
go rent `` shakes the clown '' , a much funnier film with a similar theme and an equally great robin williams performance
to believe
benefit enormously from the cockettes ' camera craziness
more genial than ingenious
goofily endearing and well-lensed gorefest
a fairly harmless but ultimately lifeless feature-length
a bad choice
daily struggles and
warner
they fascinate in their recklessness .
of oprah 's book club
on a curve
the artist three days
ian holm conquers france as an earthy napoleon
few cheap
otherwise , this could be a passable date film .
that has nothing
most blithe exchanges
with some real shocks in store for unwary viewers
what kind of houses those people live in
with its celeb-strewn backdrop well used
due to its rapid-fire delivery and enough inspired
at the variety of tones in spielberg 's work
be from unintentional giggles -- several of them
clown ''
of this dog of a movie
a difficult time
further sad evidence that tom tykwer , director of the resonant and sense-spinning run lola run , has turned out to be a one-trick pony --
you like ` masterpiece theatre ' type costumes
from the screen
revolution studios
the work of someone
you feel like a sucker
bubbles up out of john c. walsh 's pipe dream
the good is very , very good ... the rest runs from mildly unimpressive to despairingly awful
is the most
an admirable rigor
grim future
too too much
makes the material seem genuine rather than pandering
the beat he hears in his soul
the film aims to be funny , uplifting and moving , sometimes all at once .
its stupidities
is so insanely dysfunctional that the rampantly designed equilibrium becomes a concept doofus .
cry and realize ,
madness
so teeming that even cranky adults may rediscover the quivering kid inside
owes
the filmmakers ' paws , sad to say , were all over this `` un-bear-able '' project
feel funny and light
very compelling , sensitive ,
an engrossing and grim portrait of hookers : what they think of themselves and their clients .
explores all three sides of his story with a sensitivity and an inquisitiveness reminiscent of truffaut .
maintains suspense on different levels throughout a film that is both gripping and compelling
my wife is an actress works as well as it does because -lrb- the leads -rrb- are such a companionable couple .
if the video is n't back at blockbuster before midnight
's finally
after oedekerk
a vast holocaust literature
mcculloch
beautifully choreographed kitchen ballet
nba 's
wince in embarrassment and others , thanks to the actors ,
, empathy and pity fogging up the screen ... his secret life enters the land of unintentional melodrama and tiresome love triangles .
not exaggerated enough to be a parody of gross-out flicks , college flicks , or even flicks in general .
with wonderful performances that tug at your heart in ways that utterly transcend gender
-lrb- gulpilil -rrb- is a commanding screen presence
alain choquart 's camera barely stops moving , portraying both the turmoil of the time and giving conduct a perpetual sense of urgency , which , for a film that takes nearly three hours to unspool , is both funny and irritating .
the wheezing terrorist subplot has n't the stamina for the 100-minute running time ,
in a war zone
a skillful filmmaker
an intriguing twist
the music business
patchwork
an unmistakable , easy joie de vivre
, its true colors come out in various wet t-shirt and shower scenes .
if that does n't clue you in that something 's horribly wrong , nothing will .
best dramatic performance to date -lrb- is -rrb- almost enough to lift -lrb- this -rrb- thrill-kill cat-and-mouser ... above its paint-by-numbers plot
is a winning comedy that excites the imagination and tickles the funny bone .
a celebration of feminine energy , a tribute to the power of women to heal
of two genuinely engaging performers
is throwing up his hands in surrender ,
bette
the elements of a revealing alienation
stages his gags
a mile wide
cosa nostra
the cuddly shower
fling
you 'll be lucky
a \*\* holes
larry fessenden 's spooky new thriller
lacking a depth
a relentless , bombastic and ultimately empty world war ii action
a sour taste
language and locations
sane and
than exciting
about guys and dolls
this overstuffed , erratic dramedy
as a chance to revitalize what is and always has been remarkable about clung-to traditions
through repetition
an all-woman dysfunctional family
after that
a shapeless inconsequential move relying on the viewer to do most of the work
the vistas are sweeping and the acting is far from painful
that turns out to be clever , amusing and unpredictable
for the best
punctuation
lets us forget that bourne was once an amoral assassin just like the ones who are pursuing him
bisset delivers a game performance ,
keeps it
may be too narrow to attract crossover viewers
the trouble with making this queen a thoroughly modern maiden is that it also makes her appear foolish and shallow rather than , as was more likely , a victim of mental illness .
national health insurance
stability
darkly funny and frequently insightful .
blade ii '
the next six
the constraints of its source
third ending
female characters
shoe diaries
is the most visually unappealing .
have a great time
to have that french realism
been there , done that , liked it much better
enjoyed most of mostly martha while i ne
its courage , ideas ,
the hole
that is warm , inviting , and surprising
by mediocrity
a producer -rrb-
the inmates
jokes and
in their relationships
as it would have been with this premise
a closet
seen certain trek films
could easily be called the best korean film of 2002
childhood dream
in the elizabethans
-lrb- he adapted elfriede jelinek 's novel -rrb-
sad , sick sight
straight-shooting family film
ultimately fails
terrific to read about
telling the story , which is paper-thin and decidedly unoriginal
soundtrack
feels an awful lot like friday in miami .
talkers
makes for unexpectedly giddy viewing
completely serviceable
of a technology in search
of the movies
mildly amusing
sloughs one 's way
's apparent that this is one summer film that satisfies
might sit through this summer that do not involve a dentist drill
just how these families interact
could survive the hothouse emotions of teendom
the movie were n't as beautifully shaped and as delicately calibrated in tone as it is
unexamined
the hopkins\/rock collision
the film 's reach
inventive , consistently intelligent and sickeningly savage
as it begins to seem as long as the two year affair which is its subject
a scummy ripoff
jaunt down memory lane
mentally challenged woman
narrative
with an ultimate desire
ms. ramsay and her co-writer , liana dognini , have dramatized the alan warner novel , which itself felt like an answer to irvine welsh 's book trainspotting
that freely mingles french , japanese and hollywood cultures .
disingenuous ,
none of his actors stand out , but that 's less of a problem here than it would be in another film
vampire epic
had gone in for pastel landscapes .
look at the french revolution through the eyes of aristocrats
continues to baffle the faithful with his games of hide-and-seek
instead of having things all spelled out
itself felt like an answer to irvine welsh 's book trainspotting
gonna like this movie
to itself
dolby digital stereo
the more daring and surprising american movies of the year
remarkably strong
an undeniable entertainment value
lives count
serving sara is little more than a mall movie designed to kill time .
rye
miramax 's deep shelves
the contrived nature
60-second
does everything but issue you a dog-tag and an m-16
a depressed fifteen-year-old 's suicidal poetry
its visual panache and
contemporary chinese life that many outsiders will be surprised to know
and refugee camps
summer entertainment
again and again
almost humdrum approach to character development
is so resolutely cobbled together out of older movies
in the increasingly threadbare gross-out comedy cycle
a weird little movie that 's amusing enough while you watch it , offering fine acting moments and pungent insights into modern l.a. 's show-biz and media
even less surprises
's so much to look at in metropolis you hate to tear your eyes away from the images long enough to read the subtitles
with the body
torn away
in which the script and characters hold sway
sudden
'50s sociology ,
jokester highway patrolmen
a good time for both children and parents
none of this is very original
know what she 's doing in here
tact
the unacceptable ,
often very funny collegiate gross-out comedy
it 's all about the silences and if you 're into that , have at it
film festival
is n't a product of its cinematic predecessors so much as an mtv , sugar hysteria , and playstation cocktail
ca n't deny its seriousness and quality
bowser
alleged
late-inning twist
to justify the notion of creating a screen adaptation of evans ' saga of hollywood excess
forward from the sally jesse raphael atmosphere of films like philadelphia and american beauty
a historic legal battle in ireland over a man
rendered with such clarity that it 's as if it all happened only yesterday
of -lrb- being -rrb- in a shrugging mood
veiling tension
treats his women --
and wesley snipes
bewitched
it 's far from a frothy piece
what is almost certainly going to go down as the worst -- and only -- killer website movie of this or any other year
live up to it
deeper and more engaging
indelible epic american story
stymied by accents thick as mud
too many prefabricated story elements
retro-refitting exercise
slight and introspective
gluing you
conventional ,
serial killer cards
the sting
with every mournful composition
proficient
jackson ,
the nerve-raked acting , the crackle of lines , the impressive stagings of hardware
for improvement
even if you do n't know the band or the album 's songs by heart
-lrb- a -rrb- mess
singing and
to wear over his head when he goes out into public , to avoid being recognized as the man who bilked unsuspecting moviegoers
radical flag fly
banged their brains
salaries and stunt cars
director david fincher and writer david koepp
the sword fighting
a good line in charm
sensitive eyelids
another day of brit cinema
to watching stunts that are this crude , this fast-paced and this insane
roberto alagna
childlike dimness and
intriguing premise
strip it of all its excess debris , and you 'd have a 90-minute , four-star movie .
of exercise
after you leave the theater
resourceful hero
of the smarter offerings the horror genre
styles
what 's been cobbled together onscreen
establishment
will have you talking 'til the end of the year !
in moonlight mile , no one gets shut out of the hug cycle .
self-absorbed women
rigid social mores
an annoying orgy of excess and exploitation that has no point and goes nowhere
if there 's a heaven for bad movies
the film 's hero is a bore and his innocence soon becomes a questionable kind of inexcusable dumb innocence
could be looking at his 12th oscar nomination by proving that he 's now , more than ever , choosing his roles with the precision of the insurance actuary .
unlock the full potential of what is in many ways a fresh and dramatically substantial spin on the genre
a satisfying kids flck becomes increasingly implausible as it races through contrived plot points
breezy , distracted rhythms
the eccentric and
love is the great equalizer that can calm us of our daily ills and bring out joys in our lives that we never knew
will leave you thinking
costner 's warm-milk persona is just as ill-fitting as shadyac 's perfunctory directing chops ,
this peek
a chiller
than i 'd care to count
policy
too often strains
gets around
us to be transported into the life of wladyslaw szpilman , who is not only a pianist , but a good human being
9-11 period
super troopers suffers because it does n't have enough vices to merit its 103-minute length .
dare to build a movie around some flawed but rather unexceptional women , emerging with a fine character study that 's short on plot but rich in the tiny revelations of real life .
staircase
most films these days are about nothing
red hot
feel cheated
that 's not the least bit romantic and only mildly funny
a waste of fearless purity in the acting craft
has never
is the same
like an infomercial for ram dass 's latest book
the gay '70s
the notion of deleting emotion from people , even in an advanced prozac nation
twisted humor and eye-popping visuals
be at the dollar theatres
chills
is an interesting movie
the conspirators
are disconcertingly slack .
about religion that dares to question an ancient faith , and about hatred that offers no easy , comfortable resolution
an instance
michael moore
into a warmed over pastiche
would have been preferable
mentally
directed but terminally cute drama
65-minute
is chilling
british playwright
resents
meager
, participatory spectator sport . '
that go boom
in your mouth and questions
of unparalleled proportions , writer-director parker
the film ultimately fails
so primitive in technique
by that
into a movie career
bielinsky
non-britney
it 's hard to imagine anybody ever being `` in the mood '' to view a movie as harrowing and painful as the grey zone ,
blisteringly rude , scarily funny , sorrowfully sympathetic to the damage it surveys
uncompromising vision
as individuals rather than types
slightly naughty , just-above-average off - broadway play
it 's actually too sincere -- the crime movie equivalent of a chick flick
's missing
a perfect example of rancid , well-intentioned , but shamelessly manipulative movie making .
be said for a studio-produced film that never bothers to hand viewers a suitcase full of easy answers
an odd amalgam
kudos to the most enchanting film of the year
a number of other assets to commend it to movie audiences both innocent and jaded
with ambitious , eager first-time filmmakers
h.g. wells ' time machine
be lighter
of more casual filmgoers
as home movie gone haywire , it 's pretty enjoyable , but as sexual manifesto , i 'd rather listen to old tori amos records .
whipping out the dirty words
that between the son and his wife ,
an element of heartbreak to watching it now , with older and wiser eyes , because we know what will happen after greene 's story ends
a smile , just sneers and
's so downbeat and nearly humorless that it becomes a chore to sit through -- despite some first-rate performances by its lead .
the irrepressible eccentric of river 's edge , dead man and back to the future
the acting is amateurish , the cinematography is atrocious ,
k-19 : the widowmaker is derivative , overlong , and bombastic -- yet surprisingly entertaining .
spits it
an ivy league college
come to think of it
staggered
anti-human
who the hell cares
with bloody beauty as vivid
not only are the film 's sopranos gags incredibly dated and unfunny , they also demonstrate how desperate the makers of this ` we 're - doing-it-for - the-cash ' sequel were .
makes a wonderful subject for the camera .
has clever ways of capturing inner-city life during the reagan years .
exceptionally charming
is interested in nothing more than sucking you in ... and making you sweat
misguided project
survive
24-and-unders
is so different from the apple and so striking that it can only encourage us to see samira makhmalbaf as a very distinctive sensibility , working to develop her own film language with conspicuous success .
's a persistent theatrical sentiment and a woozy quality to the manner of the storytelling , which undercuts the devastatingly telling impact of utter loss personified in the film 's simple title .
an attempt at any kind of satisfying entertainment
be discerned here that producers would be well to heed
eventually becomes too heavy for the plot .
rebel
if you 're content with a clever pseudo-bio that manages to have a good time as it doles out pieces of the famous director 's life
wants desperately
intoxicatingly sexy , violent , self-indulgent and maddening
an uneven look
little more than a mall movie designed to kill time
seems more tacky and reprehensible
odd , haphazard , and inconsequential romantic comedy
famous prima donna floria tosca
, having sucked dry the undead action flick formula , blade ii mutates into a gross-out monster movie with effects that are more silly than scary .
sitting through the last reel -lrb- spoiler alert ! -rrb-
more trifle
a prolific director of music videos
described as a ghost story gone badly awry .
of the computer animation
elaborate dare
look at , listen to ,
an intriguing bit
a boring , pretentious muddle that uses a sensational , real-life 19th-century crime as a metaphor for -- well , i 'm not exactly sure what -- and has all the dramatic weight of a raindrop
jazz-playing exterminator
... a quietly introspective portrait of the self-esteem of employment and the shame of losing a job
for a laugh
the joie de vivre even as he creates
sensual , funny and , in the end , very touching .
worked a little harder
memorable for a peculiar malaise that renders its tension flaccid and , by extension , its surprises limp and its resolutions ritual
the wistful everyday ironies of the working poor
a loud , low-budget and tired formula film that arrives
one international city
the cast is spot on and the mood is laid back .
a deeply humanistic artist
the movie , shot on digital videotape rather than film ,
fine , old-fashioned-movie movie
auteil
scenic splendor
wide-screen
a simpler , leaner treatment
give each other the willies
romantic-comedy duds
cacoyannis
any viewer
college kids
astonishing revelation
found orson welles ' great-grandson
with motionless characters
go ape
think of this sooner
the results are honest
reveals a music scene that transcends culture and race
larger
most audacious ,
ben kingsley is truly funny , playing a kind of ghandi gone bad .
-- myriad signs , if you will --
who have missed her since 1995 's forget paris
caffeinated , sloppy brilliance
reenactment
a small star with big heart
settled for a lugubrious romance
an older crowd
evelyn may be based on a true and historically significant story ,
take -lrb- its -rrb- earnest errors and hard-won rewards over the bombastic self-glorification of other feel-good fiascos like antwone fisher or the emperor 's club any time
as filling as the treat of the title
more fun to make than it is to sit through
have n't seen such self-amused trash since freddy got fingered .
foolish in trying to hold onto what 's left of his passe ' chopsocky glory
reliable
a. .
is corcuera 's attention to detail .
what might have emerged as hilarious lunacy in the hands of woody allen or mel brooks -lrb- at least during their '70s heyday -rrb-
fun adventure movie
for each others ' affections
runs from mildly unimpressive to despairingly awful
strictly
self-referential
outrageousness
than what bailly manages to deliver
points when it surrenders to a formulaic bang-bang , shoot-em-up scene at the conclusion
glacial pacing
moaning about their cruel fate
only teenage boys
religious and spiritual people
never clearly defines his characters
festival in cannes
of energy it 's documenting
anyone who welcomes a dash of the avant-garde fused with their humor
philip glass soundtrack cd
its costars , spader
poses for itself
cuts all the way down to broken bone
neither is well told
this provocative theme
the debate it joins
chases for an hour and then gives us half an hour of car chases
own existence
his teeth
pete 's screenplay manages to find that real natural , even-flowing tone that few movies are able to accomplish .
the alan warner novel , which itself felt like an answer to irvine welsh 's book trainspotting
ongoing - and unprecedented - construction project
but what gives human nature its unique feel is kaufman 's script
watching them
one part romance novel
to creep the living hell out of you
to be drained of human emotion
find millions of eager fans
suspense and payoff
's a neat twist , subtly rendered , that could have wrapped things up at 80 minutes
princess
of human blood
proposes as epic tragedy
on the number of tumbleweeds blowing through the empty theatres
but none can equal
of those rare films that come by once in a while with flawless amounts of acting , direction , story and pace
bogdanovich
she is a lioness ,
subtitles
overly long and worshipful bio-doc
replete with the pubescent scandalous innuendo
ghost story
rich in the tiny revelations of real life
off-beat and fanciful
even the bull gets recycled .
is little more than a mall movie designed to kill time
definitely
you can see the would-be surprises coming a mile away , and the execution of these twists is delivered with a hammer
the densest distillation
truth and
relatively dry
breath
is the one thing that holds interest in the midst of a mushy , existential exploration of why men leave their families
seem so real in small doses
imaginative through out
playwriting
blessed with two fine , nuanced lead performances .
a movie that will surely be profane , politically
interesting effort
it 's far from a frothy piece , and the characters are complex , laden with plenty of baggage and tinged with tragic undertones
the script and
, smartly played and smartly directed .
was as graceful as a tap-dancing rhino
numb experience
serviceability , but little more
its impressive images of crematorium chimney fires and stacks of dead bodies are undermined by the movie 's presentation , which is way too stagy .
likely to be as heartily sick of mayhem as cage 's war-weary marine
arrest development in a dead-end existence
his works
luridly
with his picture-perfect life
the difference between human and android life
read and follow
the revenge
ride for the kiddies , with enough eye candy and cheeky wit to keep parents away from the concession stand
although not in a way anyone
so will your kids
naked
as a durable part of the movie landscape
merely offensive
surely
plots that never quite gel
lingerie
of escapades demonstrating the adage that what is good for the goose
as distilled
there 's not much to fatale , outside of its stylish surprises ... but
is long on
answer
leavened nicely with dry absurdist wit
its focus
other hallmarks
this instance
the romance
it would be rendered tedious by avary 's failure to construct a story with even a trace of dramatic interest .
other movies
this batch
the requisite faux-urban vibe
a lyrical metaphor for cultural and personal self-discovery and a picaresque view of a little-remembered world
's just experimental enough to alienate the mainstream audience while ringing cliched to hardened indie-heads
to the endless action sequences
disney aficionados
reason except
become annoying and artificial
're touched by the film 's conviction that all life centered on that place , that time and that sport
since 1962
21st century 's new `` conan
sara sugarman
einstein
the mounting tension
derive from this choppy and sloppy affair
the nicest thing that can be said about stealing harvard
that wo n't win many fans over the age of 12
flattens out all its odd , intriguing wrinkles
helping
cross between highlander and lolita
food
a sun-drenched masterpiece , part parlor game , part psychological case study
revealed before about the source of his spiritual survival
soldiers to be remembered by
to give herself over completely to the tormented persona of bibi
phony blood
the last thing you would expect from a film with this title or indeed from any plympton film
what 's so fun about this silly , outrageous , ingenious thriller is the director 's talent .
than anything else slight ... tadpole pulls back from the consequences of its own actions and revelations
have been sacrificed for skin and flash that barely fizzle
throwing it all away for the fleeting joys of love 's brief moment
appeals
is the opposite of a truly magical movie
gorgeously strange movie
this rich , bittersweet israeli documentary , about the life of song-and-dance-man pasach ` ke burstein and his family ,
's not life-affirming -- its vulgar and mean
that makes you feel like you 're watching an iceberg melt -- only
's suitable for all ages -- a movie that will make you laugh
the lot
maid in manhattan might not look so appealing on third or fourth viewing down the road ... but
graffiti bridge
emotionally scattered film whose hero gives his heart only to the dog
grief drives
the pitfalls of incoherence and redundancy
asks its audience -- in a heartwarming , nonjudgmental kind of way -- to consider what we value in our daily lives
the potential for sanctimoniousness
it 's packed with adventure and a worthwhile environmental message
simply a portrait
of commercial sensibilities
recompense :
at just over an hour , home movie will leave you wanting more , not to mention leaving you with some laughs and a smile on your face .
you take for granted in most films are mishandled here .
misogyny
drags it back
as the synergistic impulse that created it
unnecessary parts
american pie movies
of the worst films of 2002
than a more measured or polished production ever could
robin williams
funny in the middle of sad in the middle of hopeful
a supremely kittenish performance that gradually accumulates more layers
vibrantly colored and beautifully designed
makes martha enormously endearing
would n't it be funny if a bunch of allied soldiers went undercover as women in a german factory during world war ii
was for jim carrey
its fire
else a doggie winks .
scene encounter
in its attempts
be well to heed
when he is not more lucratively engaged in the shameless self-caricature of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb- and ` analyze that , ' promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year
even if it was only made for teenage boys and wrestling fans
them pretty thin
the other actors in the movie
undeniably hard
an ungainly movie , ill-fitting , with its elbows sticking out where the knees should be
rowdy slapstick
, it runs for 170
little excitement
to the manifesto
fear and frustration are provoked to intolerable levels
other low
otherwise excellent film
obligatory cheap
all three descriptions suit evelyn
an inconsequential , barely there bit of piffle .
a workable primer for the region 's recent history
for heaven
of which they 'll get plenty
german-expressionist
inside the wave
trees ,
that the picture is unfamiliar ,
pure composition and form
rowling 's
to watch
to hold our interest
sci-fi genre
israeli\/palestinian conflict as
be familiar
achieving the modest , crowd-pleasing goals it sets for itself
very compelling , sensitive , intelligent and almost cohesive piece
riveting and surprisingly romantic ride
seagal 's overweight and out of shape
his clamorous approach
m.
really surprising
story or character
slightly dark look
a world that 's often handled in fast-edit , hopped-up fashion
techno-sex thriller
depth and resonance
acting , but ultimately a movie with no reason for being
but not sophomoric
friendly
her one
a neat twist ,
to bring off this kind of whimsy
your least favorite james bond movie seem as cleverly plotted as the usual suspects
110 claustrophobic
this pretentious mess
extremely straight
under its spell
a sweaty old guy in a rain coat shopping for cheap porn
the comedy death to smoochy
can thank me for this .
the santa clause 2 's plot may sound like it was co-written by mattel executives and lobbyists for the tinsel industry .
have been a thinking man 's monster movie
hmmm
so intimate and sensual and funny
... a complete shambles of a movie so sloppy , so uneven , so damn unpleasant that i ca n't believe any viewer , young or old , would have a good time here .
a quintet
-lrb- its -rrb- moments
something terrible happens
relentlessly
were -- i doubt it
has nothing going for it other than its exploitive array of obligatory cheap
filmmaking with an assurance worthy of international acclaim
offers copious hints along the way -- myriad signs , if you will -- that beneath the familiar , funny surface is a far bigger , far more meaningful story than one in which little green men come to earth for harvesting purposes .
; not the craven of ' a nightmare on elm street ' or ` the hills have eyes
well ,
laughs at how clever it 's being
we 've seen it all before in one form or another , but director hoffman , with great help from kevin kline , makes us care about this latest reincarnation of the world 's greatest teacher .
the crackle of `` fatal attraction '' , `` 9 1\/2 weeks ''
leave your date behind for this one
an incredibly heavy-handed , manipulative dud
it 's tough to watch , but it 's a fantastic movie
is deeply concerned with morality
the mess that is world traveler
's as if solondz had two ideas for two movies , could n't really figure out how to flesh either out
a few decades
on heartstrings
this beautifully animated epic is never dull .
the last man were the last movie left on earth
about every cliche in the compendium about crass , jaded movie types and the phony baloney movie biz
in birthday girl
the film , which director gerardo vera has drenched in swoony music and fever-pitched melodrama
an enjoyable , if occasionally flawed , experiment
it 's a setup so easy it borders on facile , but keeping the film from cheap-shot mediocrity is its crack cast
the reason for that is a self-aware , often self-mocking , intelligence .
grand locations
common goal
a modestly comic , modestly action-oriented world war ii adventure that , in terms of authenticity ,
his sly , intricate magic
each punch seen through prison bars
pleasure to have a film like the hours as an alternative
an actress works
a goofball movie
the slapstick is labored , and the bigger setpieces flat
leading a double life in an american film only comes to no good , but not here
a manipulative whitewash
arguments the bard 's immortal plays
the mechanisms
actors help
a work of enthralling drama
a college story that works even without vulgarity , sex scenes , and cussing !
of his little band , a professional screenwriter
the granger movie gauge of 1 to 10
portray its literarily talented and notorious subject
transcend genre
his chilly son
matthew lillard is born to play shaggy !
apart from reporting on the number of tumbleweeds blowing through the empty theatres
a ``
fragmented film
phone rings
the basic plot of `` lilo '' could have been pulled from a tear-stained vintage shirley temple script .
of the flamboyant , the outrageous
the addition of a biblical message
with an idea buried somewhere inside its fabric , but never clearly seen or felt
one for this kind of movie
in someone screaming
brilliant movie
its juxtaposition
the solemnity
with a sure and measured hand
rising
telling
norwegian folktales
donovan ... squanders his main asset , jackie chan , and
we want to help -- or hurt
individual moments of mood , and an aimlessness that 's actually sort of amazing
burns ' visuals , characters and his punchy dialogue , not his plot
self-flagellation is more depressing than entertaining .
shallow and glib
watching war photographer
a better short story
tortured , dull
the kind of movie toback 's detractors always accuse him of making
aside from showing us in explicit detail how difficult it is to win over the two-drink-minimum crowd
a lost ideal
with its own cuteness
to this doc
, but how long will filmmakers copy the `` saving private ryan '' battle scenes before realizing steven spielberg got it right the first time
like a film that strays past the two and a half mark
wo n't
to both sides of the man
not the best herzog
it is interesting to see where one 's imagination will lead when given the opportunity
to surviving invaders seeking an existent anti-virus
a guy with his talent
of a story that 's a lot richer than the ones hollywood action screenwriters usually come up with on their own
an inconclusive ending
natural instinct
a dashing and absorbing outing with one of france 's most inventive directors
signposts marking the slow , lingering death of imagination
many pleasures
never having seen the first two films in the series , i ca n't compare friday after next to them
... may work as an addictive guilty pleasure but the material never overcomes its questionable satirical ambivalence .
hip-hop indie snipes
enjoy the new guy .
is too picture postcard perfect , too neat and new pin-like , too obviously
-lrb- somebody suggested the stills might make a nice coffee table book -rrb-
a cellophane-pop remake of the punk
demanding otherness
his latest effort , storytelling
of mergers and downsizing
makes up for with a great , fiery passion
big , fat , dumb
as a science fiction movie , `` minority report '' astounds .
a movie like ballistic : ecks vs. sever is more of an ordeal than an amusement .
only those most addicted to film violence in all its forms will find anything here to appreciate .
such a dependable concept
an art form at once visceral and spiritual , wonderfully vulgar and sublimely lofty -- and as emotionally grand as life .
fourth feature
story to actually give them life
when you think that every possible angle has been exhausted by documentarians
verdu
pat and familiar to hold my interest
there 's a bit of thematic meat on the bones of queen of the damned , as its origins in an anne rice novel dictate , but generally , it 's a movie that emphasizes style over character and substance
too clever by about nine-tenths
bother to rent this on video
addictive
with minimal imagination
, there is precious little of either .
an old dog
league
women torn apart by a legacy of abuse
on par with the first one
harmon 's daunting narrative promotes a reasonable landscape of conflict and pathos to support the scattershot terrorizing tone
's plenty to offend everyone ...
these actors , as well as
and it is n't that funny .
what emerges is an unsettling picture of childhood innocence combined with indoctrinated prejudice .
equate to being good , no matter how admirably the filmmakers have gone for broke
much
really a thriller
sheds light on a subject few are familiar with , and makes you care about music you may not have heard before .
with raw emotions
a quick release
by turns numbingly dull-witted and disquietingly creepy .
serious-minded
this '60s caper film is a riveting , brisk delight .
relationships that come full circle to end on a positive -lrb- if tragic -rrb- note
retreats
the needs
feels less like bad cinema
'' versus `` them ''
reality tv obsession
a violent initiation rite
the acting is amateurish ,
with enough negatives
of the plot almost arbitrary
be forgiven for realizing that you 've spent the past 20 minutes looking at your watch and waiting for frida to just die already
fantastic reign of fire
seen through the right eyes
each of these stories has the potential for touched by an angel simplicity and sappiness
a choke leash around your neck so director nick cassavetes can give it a good , hard yank whenever he wants you to feel something
gulzar
slowness
dahmer resorts
truly frightening situation
as captivating as the rowdy participants think it is
in both its characters and its audience
weaves us into a complex web .
siege 3
winds up seeming just a little too clever
no more than
much needed moral weight
is already an erratic career
that might otherwise separate them
with a large dose of painkillers
original new testament stories
painful as the grey zone
its sleeve
strut
these words have ever been together in the same sentence
is funny , harmless and as substantial as a tub of popcorn with extra butter
it 's no glance
struggling to create
of its subject matter
he harvests a few movie moment gems
including that between the son and his wife , and the wife and the father , and between the two brothers , with incredible subtlety and acumen
can and
's seen george roy hill 's 1973 film , `` the sting
`` far from heaven '' is a masterpiece .
but certainly not without merit
odd purity
the most offensive action
enters a realm where few non-porn films venture , and
the chateau has one very funny joke and a few other decent ones , but all it amounts to is a mildly funny , sometimes tedious , ultimately insignificant film .
on its own self-referential hot air , but on the inspired performance of tim allen
eddie murphy and owen wilson
to send any shivers down his spine
a remake
ops
a topnotch foursome
the skewed melodrama
sometimes we feel as if the film careens from one colorful event to another without respite
savor the pleasure of his sounds and images
some jazzy new revisionist theories about the origins of nazi politics and aesthetics
steal your heart
may also be the best sex comedy about environmental pollution ever made .
the kind of greatest-hits reel that might come with a subscription to espn the magazine
just ticking , but
of obsessive love
when one hears harry shearer is going to make his debut as a film director
from the next teen comedy
like vardalos and corbett , who play their roles with vibrant charm
the film 's lack
contrived and exploitative for the art houses and too cynical , small and decadent for the malls .
suspending it
in zen
the crazy confluence of purpose and taste
impulsive niches
b-movie frame
indian filmmakers
a vacuum
as it may be in presentation
to make them laugh
pressed to succumb to the call of the wild
a well loved classic
call this the full monty on ice ,
girls ca n't swim represents an engaging and intimate first feature by a talented director to watch , and it 's a worthy entry in the french coming-of-age genre
family togetherness takes a back seat to inter-family rivalry and workplace ambition
consider it ` perfection
solidly entertaining and moving family drama
left slightly disappointed
the storyline and its underlying themes ... finally seem so impersonal or even shallow
than leon
decorous
'm just
can depress you about life itself .
a bored cage spent the duration of the film 's shooting schedule waiting to scream : `` got aids yet
the cast has a high time , but de broca has little enthusiasm for such antique pulp .
perverse idea
the soul-searching deliberateness
crime fighter
elegantly balanced movie
victor
suffocating rape-payback horror
arrive at any satisfying destination
it 's such a mechanical endeavor -lrb- that -rrb- it never bothers to question why somebody might devote time to see it .
motives and context , which drains it of the dramatic substance that would shake us in our boots -lrb- or cinema seats -rrb-
as a director washington demands and receives excellent performances
you 're likely wondering why you 've been watching all this strutting and posturing .
genuinely
i know we 're not supposed to take it seriously ,
jones
over the past year , which means that birthday girl is the kind of quirkily appealing minor movie she might not make for a while
a coma
it 's very beavis and butthead , yet always seems to elicit a chuckle .
adjective ` gentle '
director juan jose campanella
lack any intrigue -lrb- other than their funny accents -rrb-
nickleby
band performances
, interesting as a documentary -- but not very imaxy .
as lame and sophomoric
from tv shows , but hey arnold
at how bad
revisiting
does n't even seem like she tried
contrived and secondhand
a black comedy , drama , melodrama or
long as 3-year-olds
the chemistry and complex relationship
collateral damage is trash , but it earns extra points by acting as if it were n't .
genuine rather than pandering
accuracy
major league
will take away
far more concerned with aggrandizing madness , not the man
wise , wizened visitor
its understanding , often funny way
winter movie screens
has all the enjoyable randomness of a very lively dream and so manages to be compelling , amusing and unsettling at the same time
or edit , or score
martin 's deterioration and barbara 's sadness
that explains way more about cal than does the movie or the character any good
of those movies that make us
ugly-duckling tale
is off the shelf after two years to capitalize on the popularity of vin diesel , seth green and barry pepper
quite sure where self-promotion ends and the truth begins
the story , like ravel 's bolero , builds to a crescendo that encompasses many more paths than we started with
worth a look as a curiosity .
enigma is well-made , but it 's just too dry and too placid .
will probably sink the film for anyone who does n't think about percentages all day long
ai n't half-bad .
the radical action
on letterman with a clinical eye
seem to match the power of their surroundings .
its source material
a guy
to miyazaki 's teeming and often unsettling landscape , and to the conflicted complexity of his characters
a wind-tunnel and
kind enough
patiently waiting for
by a lesser filmmaker
one look at a girl in tight pants and big tits and
tries to get the audience to buy just
and for all the wrong reasons besides .
a fresh infusion of creativity
in future years as an eloquent memorial
often overwritten
a heartening tale of small victories and enduring
a look
greatly enhances the quality of neil burger 's impressive fake documentary .
's really just another silly hollywood action film , one among a multitude of simple-minded , yahoo-ing death shows
more holes
'll admit it
the interviews that follow
french coming-of-age import
is derivative , overlong , and bombastic -- yet surprisingly entertaining
like a surge through swirling rapids or a leap from pinnacle to pinnacle
with jaw-dropping action sequences , striking villains , a gorgeous color palette , astounding technology , stirring music and a boffo last hour
its excellent storytelling ,
derivative to stand on its own as the psychological thriller it purports to be
pastiche .
twohy 's a good yarn-spinner
, dark , vaguely disturbing way
really an advantage to invest such subtlety and warmth in an animatronic bear when the humans are acting like puppets
touched
that created it
it 's just another cartoon with an unstoppable superman .
puts on airs of a hal hartley
an animation
, inspirational drama
the consciously dumbed-down approach
jones helps breathe some life into the insubstantial plot , but even he is overwhelmed by predictability
an alluring backdrop
distorts
intellectual and
driven by a natural sense for what works
schneider
intermittently powerful study
frida is certainly no disaster , but
an engaging criminal
guns , cheatfully filmed martial arts
the multiple stories
of damon runyon crooks
one of the biggest disappointments of the year
is impossible to care about and
trapped while some weird relative trots out the video he took of the family vacation to stonehenge
this dreary mess
rate annie
improperly hammy
visual virtuosity
famous prima donna floria tosca , roberto alagna as her lover mario cavaradossi , and ruggero as the villainous , lecherous police chief scarpia
, puzzling
there are more shots of children smiling for the camera than typical documentary footage which hurts the overall impact of the film .
nadia 's birthday
of the information
'm all for the mentally challenged getting their fair shot in the movie business
` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb-
spiritual journey
than by its own story
forgiveness and murder
about the horrifying historical reality
abc africa
though its story is only surface deep , the visuals and enveloping sounds of blue crush make this surprisingly decent flick worth a summertime look-see .
of admission
is that without once denying the hardscrabble lives of people on the economic fringes of margaret thatcher 's ruinous legacy , he insists on the importance of those moments when people can connect and express their love for each other .
worth a summertime look-see
, siuation or joke
of hackery
, he insists on the importance of those moments when people can connect and express their love for each other
sweet , even delectable diversion
a certain degree of wit and dignity
makes for perfectly acceptable , occasionally very enjoyable children 's entertainment .
a charming but slight comedy .
team
in quality
the film is , arguably , the most accomplished work to date from hong kong 's versatile stanley kwan .
between conservative christian parents and their estranged gay and lesbian children
is so bad it does n't improve upon the experience of staring at a blank screen .
uncompromising , letting his camera observe and record the lives of women torn apart by a legacy of abuse
terms of its style
best case
so uninspiring
the sentimental script has problems , but
reeks of rot and hack work from start to finish .
of those rare docs that paints a grand picture of an era and makes the journey feel like a party
sick and evil woman
dipped in milk
a choice
to hand it to director george clooney for biting off such a big job the first time out
you can take the grandkids or the grandparents and never worry about anyone being bored ... audience is a sea of constant smiles and frequent laughter .
afterlife and
a tasteful , intelligent manner
gives italian for beginners an amiable aimlessness that keeps it from seeming predictably formulaic .
it is what you think you see .
vaguely interesting , but it 's just too too much
's episode of behind the music .
's packed with just as much intelligence as action
so , i trust
his next creation
it 's funny and human and really pretty damned wonderful , all at once .
effectively
about surprising us
is intriguing
to teach
doodled steamboat willie
the tuck family
mosque
the end of the year
every schwarzenegger film
's a sad , sick sight
ultimately dulls the human tragedy at the story 's core
the monster 's
the all-french cast
floyd tickets
, the journey does n't really go anywhere .
scathingly witty
a successful adaptation and
any way of gripping what its point is , or
some very good acting , dialogue ,
be gleaned from this three-hour endurance test built around an hour 's worth of actual material
's a charismatic charmer likely to seduce and conquer .
inner
serial killer jeffrey dahmer boring
otherwise this is the best ` old neighborhood ' project since christopher walken kinda romanced cyndi lauper in the opportunists
sundance
will definitely
you have to put it together yourself
most ardent
the film ascends to a kinetic life so teeming that even cranky adults may rediscover the quivering kid inside .
letter words
film to be more than that
, all credibility flies out the window .
fourteen-year old ferris bueller
fit the story
offer any easy answers
instead found their sturges .
sanctimonious ,
sip your vintage wines and
i might have
challenges perceptions of guilt and innocence , of good guys and bad , and asks us whether a noble end can justify evil means .
it would n't matter so much that this arrogant richard pryor wannabe 's routine is offensive , puerile and unimaginatively foul-mouthed if it was at least funny .
climax and
it borders on facile
a harrowing movie about how parents know where all the buttons are , and how to push them
its subjects '
straddles
find it either moderately amusing or just plain irrelevant
note that this film , like the similarly ill-timed antitrust , is easily as bad at a fraction the budget
own jokes
mastering its formidable arithmetic of cameras and souls
do with these characters except have them run through dark tunnels , fight off various anonymous attackers , and evade elaborate surveillance technologies
only one movie 's worth
boiling point
preachy fable
at ninety minutes , it drags
an enjoyable 100 minutes
his pretensions
a psychiatrist who predictably finds it difficult to sustain interest in his profession after the family tragedy
, but it at least calls attention to a problem hollywood too long has ignored .
structuring the scenes as if they were jokes : a setup , delivery and payoff
20th-century footnotes
jaw
live their lives
this a moving experience for people who have n't read the book
an amc
of afghan tragedies
step right up
heist comedy
case
of a body double
but how it washed out despite all of that is the project 's prime mystery .
cringe
is finally
much first-rate
a touching drama about old age and grief with a tour de
is genial and decent
one of the most appealing movies ever made about an otherwise appalling , and downright creepy , subject -- a teenage boy in love with his stepmother
bore most audiences into their own brightly colored dreams
for words
however , manages just to be depressing , as the lead actor phones in his autobiographical performance .
self-consciously
are never more than sketches ... which leaves any true emotional connection or identification frustratingly out of reach
keep them awake
of urban life
make `` the good girl '' a film worth watching .
exceptionally well-acted
is the picture of health with boundless energy until a few days
character-who-shall
fights the good fight in vietnam in director randall wallace 's flag-waving war flick with a core of decency .
some hippie getting
for cover
less conspicuous
single jump-in-your-seat moment
raises serious questions about the death penalty and
it goes for a plot twist instead of trusting the material
that can calm us of our daily ills and bring out joys in our lives that we never knew
caricature
as punching bags
dreamscape
to mention dragged down by a leaden closing act
ultimately offers nothing more than people in an urban jungle needing other people to survive ...
it is spooky and subtly in love with myth
are quite admirable
huge stuff
dismiss --
the rarest kinds of films
obviousness
drink from a woodland stream
made with careful attention to detail
all its social and political potential
a smile on your face
obviously has its merits
for 87 minutes
the depth
than a mexican soap opera
in the best way
beautifully reclaiming the story of carmen
fiddle
we believe that that 's exactly what these two people need to find each other
into the art film pantheon
fake street drama
absolutely , inescapably gorgeous , skyscraper-trapeze motion of the amazing spider-man
uncompelling
its soul
a scar
stilted in its dialogue
female condition
in 60 minutes
as the brilliance of animal house
share no chemistry or engaging charisma
a fascinating study of isolation and frustration that successfully recreates both the physical setting and emotional tensions of the papin sisters
singing long
hence , storytelling is far more appealing
more acquainted with the tiniest details of tom hanks ' face than his wife is
live up to material
from being yesterday 's news
old-hat set-up
've the patience
the actors ' perfect comic timing
all that profound , at least
and vin diesel is the man .
all of his sense of humor
by supporting characters who are either too goodly , wise and knowing or downright comically evil
's rare
it together
's not laughing at them
cary
sneaks up on the viewer ,
uniquely sensual
is more engaging than the usual fantasies hollywood produces .
to find an old flame
off more
gets sillier , not scarier
the degree
the astute direction of cardoso and
humiliated
make it a great movie
that neither protagonist has a distinguishable condition
goes a long way on hedonistic gusto .
scandals
strange
why paul thomas anderson ever had the inclination to make the most sincere and artful movie in which adam sandler will probably ever appear
bring together
inner-city youth
lawrence gives us mostly fool 's gold
this low-budget , video-shot , debut indie effort
most devastating
a thoroughly engaging , surprisingly touching british comedy .
hartley movie
-lrb- gosling 's -rrb- combination of explosive physical energy and convincing intelligence
this gutter romancer 's secondhand material
relies too much on a scorchingly plotted dramatic scenario for its own good .
have been pulled from a tear-stained vintage shirley temple script
's full of cheesy dialogue , but great trashy fun that finally returns de palma to his pulpy thrillers of the early '80s .
the animation and backdrops are lush and inventive , yet
give shapiro ,
are n't looking for them
goliath story
many characters
in the imax format
visually exciting
that suggests it
the most purely enjoyable and satisfying evenings at the movies
save us from the latest eccentric , super-wealthy megalomaniac bent on world domination and destruction
takes on a whole other meaning .
recommend it ,
more emotional baggage
all awkward , static , and lifeless rumblings
westbrook
performed by a quintet of actresses
's no disguising this as one of the worst films of the summer
a film that 's being advertised as a comedy
they ca n't generate enough heat in this cold vacuum of a comedy to start a reaction .
the film 's highlight
cesspool
convincingly
being earnest '' overcome its weaknesses
follow the same blueprint from hundreds of other films , sell it to the highest bidder and
a laugh riot
london housing project
a perfectly competent and often imaginative film that lacks what little lilo & stitch had in spades -- charisma .
see crossroads if they 're not big fans of teen pop kitten britney spears
hint
gets chills
peculiar american style
has a pleasing way with a metaphor .
the locations go from stark desert to gorgeous beaches .
the interplay
about a porcelain empire
unfunny showtime deserves the hook .
who were in diapers when the original was released in 1987
beyond playing fair with the audience
a witty
high school social groups are at war
place in morton 's ever-watchful gaze
of too many story lines
is long on glamour and short on larger moralistic consequences , though it 's told with sharp ears and eyes for the tenor of the times
the third
the achingly unfunny phonce
, most of the time ,
my friend david cross would call it , ` hungry-man portions of bad '
phillip
its oomph
alternately hilarious and sad , aggravating and soulful , scathing and joyous
but it also does the absolute last thing we need hollywood doing to us : it preaches .
self-aware neurotics
monotone
a scummy ripoff of david cronenberg 's brilliant ` videodrome . '
ode to billy joe -
featuring reams of flatly
this new time machine is hardly perfect ...
kooky which should appeal to women
maintains suspense on different levels throughout a film that is both gripping and compelling .
a bad day
fails in making this character understandable , in getting under her skin , in exploring motivation ... well before the end
a neat twist , subtly rendered , that could have wrapped things up at 80 minutes
of the year 's best films
into the life of wladyslaw szpilman , who is not only a pianist , but a good human being
melville 's plotline
comparison
is one of mr. chabrol 's subtlest works , but also one of his most uncanny
would have been perfect for an old `` twilight zone '' episode
pull his head out of his butt
of thousands
how they make their choices , and why
soothe and
confident , richly
return to neverland manages to straddle the line between another classic for the company and just another run-of-the-mill disney sequel intended for the home video market .
roberts ' movies
rivals the top japanese animations of recent vintage
as far as mainstream matinee-style entertainment goes
's mindless junk like this that makes you appreciate original romantic comedies like punch-drunk love .
feels less like a cousin to blade runner than like a bottom-feeder sequel in the escape from new york series .
treacle from every pore .
if you do n't understand what on earth is going on
new york 's finest and a nicely understated expression of the grief
absorbing to american audiences
pratfalls but little else
set and
wake up
convincing impersonation
gets the details
rests in the voices of men and women , now in their 70s , who lived there in the 1940s .
'' is the operative word for `` bad company
the problem is that the movie has no idea of it is serious or not .
afghani
protecting her cub ,
really closer
subsided
entirely suspenseful , extremely
keep it from floating away
a heart and reality that buoy the film , and at times , elevate it to a superior crime movie
slowed down
sounds like a cruel deception carried out by men of marginal intelligence , with reactionary ideas about women and a total lack of empathy .
ultimate imax trip
satirical jabs
has n't progressed as nicely as ` wayne . '
a comic book
sillier
solid , spooky entertainment
by turns touching , raucously amusing , uncomfortable , and , yes , even sexy
what it promises : a look at the `` wild ride '' that ensues when brash young men set out to conquer the online world with laptops , cell phones and sketchy business plans
slightly less successful
have brought something fresher to the proceedings simply by accident
recommended
feels an awful lot like friday in miami
is that it jams too many prefabricated story elements into the running time
is pushed into the margins by predictable plotting and tiresome histrionics .
while clearly a manipulative film ,
at least passably
murderous
apparent glee
antsy
were actually under 40
ready
the chilly anonymity
succeeds due to its rapid-fire delivery and enough inspired levity that it ca n't be dismissed as mindless .
and , potentially , of life
overshadowed
might just be better suited to a night in the living room than a night at the movies
in that setting , their struggle is simply too ludicrous and borderline insulting .
eyre , a native american raised by white parents
attackers
older and
be daring and original
own joke
if trying to grab a lump of play-doh , the harder that liman tries to squeeze his story
scathingly
in everything except someone pulling the pin from a grenade with his teeth
legendary actor michel serrault
, and booty call .
65 minutes for theatrical release
fanciful direction
everything we hold dear about cinema , only now it 's begun to split up so that it can do even more damage
remember back when thrillers actually thrilled
halos
loses some of the intensity that made her an interesting character to begin with
laughs .
, as blood work proves , that was a long , long time ago .
well , jason 's gone to manhattan and hell
see it .
think it is
placed
stronger
making it awfully hard to buy the impetus for the complicated love triangle that develops between the three central characters
into the 21st
part of the film 's cheeky charm
a genre gem
born out
talented enough and
they need it to sell us on this twisted love story
new york minute
i 've yet to find an actual vietnam war combat movie actually produced by either the north or south vietnamese , but
by then
will find room for one more member of his little band , a professional screenwriter
like the hours as an alternative
but quietly effective
the film has a laundry list of minor shortcomings ,
playfully profound ... and crazier than michael jackson on the top floor of a skyscraper
acquires an undeniable entertainment value as the slight , pale mr. broomfield continues to force himself on people and into situations that would make lesser men run for cover .
want the funk
of criminals
you appreciate original romantic comedies like punch-drunk love
more than enough sentimental catharsis for a satisfying evening at the multiplex
the plot and ingenuity
as it goes
no suspense or believable tension
seems suited neither to kids or adults .
street
's a conundrum not worth solving .
is painterly .
of a ride
a horror movie
suspect that there are more interesting ways of dealing with the subject .
use to introduce video as art
few equals this side of aesop
who enjoys quirky , fun , popcorn movies with a touch of silliness and a little
that , quite simply , should n't have been made
spot
the dolls
capped with pointless extremes
any insights
is inspiring , ironic , and revelatory of just how ridiculous and money-oriented the record industry really is
a better lot in life
too slow for a younger crowd
enjoy the perfectly pitched web of tension that chabrol spins
the dangerous lives of altar boys ''
of a dilettante
he probably pulled a muscle or two
anyone who 's ever suffered under a martinet music instructor
make it required viewing in university computer science departments for years to come
full frontal had no effect and elicited no sympathies for any of the characters .
every sense of the word , even if you don ' t
... the kind of entertainment that parents love to have their kids see .
is plastered with one hollywood cliche after another , most of which involve precocious kids getting the better of obnoxious adults .
of his sweetness and vulnerability
swiftly deteriorates into a terribly obvious melodrama and rough-hewn vanity project for lead actress andie macdowell .
some idea of the glum , numb experience of watching o fantasma
breathtaking adventure
like being invited to a classy dinner soiree and not knowing anyone .
these performers and
synagogue or
'm left slightly disappointed that it did n't .
of a london
provides a satisfyingly unsettling ride
it 's both sitcomishly predictable and cloying in its attempts to be poignant .
a generous , inspiring film that unfolds with grace and humor and gradually becomes a testament to faith .
strikes
cracked lunacy
payne has created a beautiful canvas , and
at a young woman 's tragic odyssey
daring and beautifully made .
of story
usual two-dimensional offerings
plays like a student film
connect and express their love for each other
comes to fruition in her sophomore effort .
these lives count
hard put to find a movie character more unattractive or odorous -lrb- than leon -rrb-
has an uppity musical beat that you can dance to , but its energy ca n't compare to the wit , humor and snappy dialogue of the original
explosions and
unrequited love
hears harry shearer is going to make his debut as a film director
construct a portrait of castro
great power ,
visions
twisting mystery
your stomach grumbling for some tasty grub
a reasonably entertaining sequel to 1994 's surprise family
is not , nor will he be , back
for the 100-minute running time
when are bears bears and when are they like humans , only hairier --
their own situations
are quite funny , but jonah ... never shakes the oppressive , morally superior good-for-you quality that almost automatically accompanies didactic entertainment
flimsy excuse
're supposed to be having a collective heart attack
short 90 minutes
with whom
this is as lax and limp a comedy as i 've seen in a while , a meander through worn-out material .
its recent predecessor
see all summer
a wise and powerful tale
some fine sex onscreen
love call to jeanette macdonald
as awful as some of the recent hollywood trip tripe
diminishing his stature from oscar-winning master to lowly studio hack
african american professionals get about overachieving
doomed
curiosity about
forces
the thing
to the ears of cho 's fans
you laugh once -lrb- maybe twice -rrb-
a few pieces
going on
the most audacious , outrageous , sexually explicit , psychologically probing , pure libido film
but they do n't fit well together and neither is well told .
's a reason the studio did n't offer an advance screening .
beloved-major
not in order
a funny and touching film
, and at times endearing , humorous , spooky , educational , but at other times as bland as a block of snow .
touching reflection
long-winded
it will warm your heart , and
profound ethical and philosophical questions
vaguely silly overkill
the down-to-earth bullock and
the fire burns out
that has something a little more special behind it : music that did n't sell many records but helped change a nation
bv
why it works
pulling the rug
in a guilty-pleasure , daytime-drama sort of fashion
deserves more
, memories and one fantastic visual trope
people endure almost unimaginable horror
stud knockabout
-lrb- or role , or edit , or score , or anything , really -rrb-
zippy
reportedly
an autopsy
establishes a realistic atmosphere that involves us in the unfolding crisis
of a man with unimaginable demons
take place indoors in formal settings with motionless characters .
acquired taste
the worst kind of hubristic folly
a dumb story
cliched and contrived that it makes your least favorite james bond movie seem as cleverly plotted as the usual suspects
suitable summer entertainment that offers escapism without requiring a great deal of thought
structuring
a bang-up job of pleasing the crowds
contribution
with some powerful people
expected to record with their mini dv
it strikes hardest ... when it reminds you how pertinent its dynamics remain .
breaks no new ground and treads old turf like a hippopotamus ballerina .
about bad cinema
but ... in trying to capture the novel 's deeper intimate resonances , the film has -- ironically - distanced us from the characters .
, it 's pretty enjoyable
but this is not a movie about an inhuman monster ;
sleepwalk through vulgarities in a sequel you can refuse
this turkey
dark thriller
underlines
submerging
are equally strange , and his for the taking
half an hour of car chases
a rather average action film that benefits from several funny moments supplied by epps .
its blair witch project real-time roots
-lrb- ahola -rrb- has a wooden delivery and encounters a substantial arc of change that does n't produce any real transformation .
the most ill-conceived animated comedy since the 1991 dog rover
brits
the movie itself seems to have been made under the influence of rohypnol
her real-life persona is so charmless and vacant
of me
actually turns in a pretty convincing performance as a prissy teenage girl
alternately melancholic , hopeful and
are at hostile odds with one another through recklessness and retaliation
the lion king and
it looks good ,
the very root
high crimes carries almost no organic intrigue as a government \/ marine\/legal mystery , and that 's because the movie serves up all of that stuff , nearly subliminally , as the old-hat province of male intrigue
nothing happens , and it happens to flat characters
fun cheese puff
emphasizing
love depraved
, slow scenes
`` inspired '' was a lot funnier
to video-viewing
some weird relative
is that i ca n't remember a single name responsible for it
too many improbabilities and rose-colored situations temper what could 've been an impacting film .
through the perverse pleasure of watching disney scrape the bottom of its own cracker barrel
seek our tears , our sympathies
not since grumpy old men have i heard a film so solidly connect with one demographic while striking out with another .
hopes
the tv series
really , save your disgust and your indifference
hard ,
directorial touch
because of its music or comic antics , but through the perverse pleasure of watching disney scrape the bottom of its own cracker barrel
a perfectly pleasant if slightly pokey comedy
spend
tour de
a negligible british comedy .
only yesterday
wanders all over the map thematically and stylistically , and borrows heavily from lynch , jeunet , and von trier while failing to find a spark of its own .
to be looking at
who has been there squirm with recognition
subtle ironies and visual devices
mind to see a feature that concentrates on people , a project in which the script and characters hold sway
set and shoot a movie at the cannes film festival
nutty , consistently funny .
tragic
is weak on detail and strong on personality
one small pot
the advantage of a postapocalyptic setting is that it can be made on the cheap .
who ever fantasized about space travel but ca n't afford the $ 20 million ticket to ride a russian rocket
each of them
gives the film its oomph
in tearing ` orphans ' from their mothers
windtalkers
purpose
admirer
and thanks to kline 's superbly nuanced performance , that pondering is highly pleasurable .
the movie does leave you marveling at these guys ' superhuman capacity to withstand pain
another breathless movie about same
his role
lux , now in her eighties , does a great combination act as narrator , jewish grandmother and subject -- taking us through a film that is part biography , part entertainment and part history .
not one moment
who has little clue about either the nature of women or of friendship
its sparse dialogue
compelling film .
fellow
its limited welcome
it 's obvious -lrb- je-gyu is -rrb- trying for poetry ;
fever-pitched melodrama
passes
it is instructive
the low-key direction is pleasingly emphatic in this properly intense , claustrophobic tale of obsessive love .
uses shifting points of view
perry 's good and
conveys the passion , creativity , and fearlessness of one of mexico 's most colorful and controversial artists -- a captivating drama that will speak to the nonconformist in us all .
it needs to be
impish
hilarious musical comedy
no problem with `` difficult '' movies , or movies that ask the audience to meet them halfway and connect the dots instead of having things all spelled out
the vehicle for chan
fourth-rate
it doles out pieces of the famous director 's life
simmer
put to sleep or bewildered by the artsy and often pointless visuals
the dramatic crisis does n't always succeed in its quest to be taken seriously , but
the two-wrongs-make-a-right chemistry
ingenuity
do n't derive from the screenplay , but rather the mediocre performances by most of the actors involved
embarrassment .
book-on-tape market
just the labour
peppered with false starts and
than it might have been
into a strangely tempting bouquet of a movie
turns the goose-pimple genre on its empty head
it transcends the normal divisions between fiction and nonfiction film
the catch
made audiences on both sides of the atlantic love him
with which it tries to pump life into overworked elements from eastwood 's dirty harry period
this is n't a movie ;
takes a classic story , casts attractive and talented actors and
an alternately fascinating and frustrating documentary
that he 's now , more than ever , choosing his roles with the precision of the insurance actuary
rueful , wry humor
even if you 're an elvis person
made its original release date
stuck to betty fisher and
at once laughable and compulsively watchable
an enjoyable above average summer diversion
former nymphette juliette lewis
innocence
errol morris
wooden
suffers from its timid parsing of the barn-side target of sons
an energetic , violent movie
teenaged rap and adolescent poster-boy
is so contrived , nonsensical and formulaic that , come to think of it , the day-old shelf would be a more appropriate location to store it
phifer and black
cho 's latest comic set is n't as sharp or as fresh as i 'm the one that i want
baby-faced renner
of the contemporary single woman
open-faced
see all year
life on the rez is no picnic : this picture shows you why
of the sweetness and the extraordinary technical accomplishments of the first film
ving rhames and wesley snipes
candid ,
that might have required genuine acting from ms. spears
brash , intelligent and erotically perplexing , haneke 's portrait of an upper class austrian society and the suppression of its tucked away demons is uniquely felt with a sardonic jolt .
demme 's good films
the reason for that
for the entire family and one
whole heap
the movie 's messages are quite admirable ,
post
paradiso
did n't just go to a bank manager and save everyone the misery
useless
without the insinuation of mediocre acting or a fairly trite narrative
surprising highs ,
crude film
flirts with player masochism
want to catch freaks as a matinee
can be fruitful : ` in praise of love ' is the director 's epitaph for himself .
closed-off nationalist reality
neither do cliches , no matter how ` inside ' they are .
get top billing
is imposter makes a better short story than it does a film .
a whole segment
no worse
some of the unsung heroes of 20th century
spirals downward , and
some profound social commentary
into the lives of women to whom we might not give a second look if we passed them on the street
can explode obnoxiously into 2,500 screens while something of bubba ho-tep 's clearly evident quality may end up languishing on a shelf somewhere
watching e.t
beneath hearst 's forced avuncular chortles
before the inevitable hollywood remake flattens out all its odd , intriguing wrinkles
the typical hollywood disregard
the complexity
a stale copy
is n't as funny as you 'd hoped
at its worst the screenplay is callow
excitement
at damaged people and
only is entry number twenty the worst of the brosnan bunch
is a clever and cutting , quick and dirty look at modern living and movie life .
falling over
idealistic kid
flamboyant in some movies and artfully restrained in others , 65-year-old jack nicholson
surprisingly charming
manages to accomplish what few sequels can -- it equals the original and in some ways even betters it .
this thing is just garbage .
its soul 's - eye view of how well-meaning patronizing masked a social injustice , at least as represented by this case
animation or
spanish
remains a huge gap between the film 's creepy
having fun with it all
if only to be reminded of who did what to whom and why
more heart
the kind of movie that 's critic-proof , simply because it aims so low
her friends image
triangle
to go over the top and movies that do n't care about being stupid
might i suggest that the wayward wooden one end it all by stuffing himself into an electric pencil sharpener
inexorably gives way to rote sentimentality
a moving and weighty depiction
the fascination comes in the power of the huston performance , which seems so larger than life and yet so fragile , and in the way the ivan character accepts the news of his illness so quickly but still finds himself unable to react .
bastards ,
the first film i 've ever seen that had no obvious directing involved
the world needs more filmmakers with passionate enthusiasms like martin scorsese .
meaningless , vapid and devoid
resemblance
are sometimes bracing
worthy of the price of a ticket
welcome and
begin to long for the end credits
fuses
is surely one of the most frantic , virulent and foul-natured christmas season pics ever delivered by a hollywood studio .
to get on a board and , uh , shred , dude
prone to
century 's
dani
to make a classic theater piece
just slapping extreme humor and
stereotyped characters
director george hickenlooper has had some success with documentaries
supposed to be growing
departments
nice piece
's consistently surprising , easy to watch -- but , oh , so dumb
gets added disdain for the fact that it is nearly impossible to look at or understand .
with a flourish
singer-turned
cheap junk and an insult to their death-defying efforts
does n't come close to the level of intelligence and visual splendour that can be seen in other films
broca
if there 's no art here
of ` the king
the roundelay of partners functions , and the interplay within partnerships and among partnerships
by without being funny simply by structuring the scenes as if they were jokes : a setup , delivery and payoff
rare remakes
, sadism and seeing people
disarming
's quite an achievement
this rather unfocused , all-over-the-map movie would be a lot better if it pared down its plots and characters to a few rather than dozens ... or if it were subtler ... or if it had a sense of humor .
the same old bad trip
most annoying thing
any thinking person is bound to appreciate
the authority it 's looking for
than the two-hour version released here in 1990
a simple tale
an odd but ultimately satisfying blend
also utilized the scintillating force of its actors to draw out the menace of its sparse dialogue
is not `
juiced with enough energy and excitement for at least three films .
it gives poor dana carvey nothing to do that is really funny , and then expects us to laugh because he acts so goofy all the time .
that can be said of the picture
it pulls the rug out from under you , just when you 're ready to hate one character , or really sympathize with another character
deliberately
his prime
the moral shrapnel and
waters
leigh makes these lives count .
historical panorama and roiling pathos
grand as the lord of the rings
writer\/director walter hill is in his hypermasculine element here , once again able to inject some real vitality and even art into a pulpy concept that , in many other hands would be completely forgettable .
known for
about canadians
de marcken and marilyn freeman
a remarkable amount
with clumsy dialogue , heavy-handed phoney-feeling sentiment , and an overly-familiar set
have shaped the story to show us why it 's compelling
hit their marks
greedy
comes off as a long , laborious whine , the bellyaching of a paranoid and unlikable man .
her heroine 's book sound convincing , the gender-war ideas original ,
unrelated
you could love safe conduct -lrb- laissez passer -rrb- for being a subtitled french movie that is 170 minutes long .
a fully realized story
`` big trouble ''
`` a christmas carol ''
just another combination of bad animation and mindless violence ... lacking the slightest bit of wit or charm
becomes a fascinating study of isolation and frustration that successfully recreates both the physical setting and emotional tensions of the papin sisters .
school experience
the story , wherein our hero must ride roughshod over incompetent cops to get his man
light -lrb- yet unsentimental -rrb- touch
other hallmarks of his personal cinema painted on their largest-ever historical canvas
part history
and mind-numbing indifference
what 's most offensive is n't the waste of a good cast , but the film 's denial of sincere grief and mourning in favor of bogus spiritualism
charm and
referred to in the title , many can aspire but none can equal
takes one character we do n't like and another we do n't believe , and puts them into a battle of wills that is impossible to care about and is n't very funny .
is a subzero version of monsters , inc. , without the latter 's imagination , visual charm or texture
when he falls about ten feet onto his head
, soldiers ultimately achieves its main strategic objective : dramatizing the human cost of the conflict that came to define a generation .
style , text , and subtext
for a howlingly trashy time
from hundreds of other films
stuck
it 's tough to watch
is labored
the bard 's immortal plays
appear foolish and shallow
the thought of watching this film with an audience full of teenagers fixating on its body humour and reinforcement of stereotypes -lrb- of which they 'll get plenty -rrb-
may not be particularly innovative
james eric , james horton and director peter o'fallon
has no point and
to determine how well the schmaltz is manufactured -- to assess the quality of the manipulative engineering
topless and roll in the mud than a worthwhile glimpse of independent-community guiding lights
to pause
than his wife is
should seem impossible
tinseltown 's
physical demands
the director 's experiment
oddity
be played out in any working class community in the nation
gambling and throwing a basketball game for money is n't a new plot
other than the very sluggish pace
by `` project greenlight '' winner
have an actor who is great fun to watch performing in a film that is only mildly diverting .
in gorgeous visuals
explicit detail
without any of the pretension associated with the term
thoroughly engrossing and ultimately tragic
from any plympton film
find compelling
of artistic collaboration
for a terrifying film
called `` jar-jar binks : the movie
elizabeth berkley 's flopping dolphin-gasm
the huskies are beautiful , the border collie is funny and the overall feeling is genial and decent
at the same time
the logic
a low rate annie featuring some kid who ca n't act , only echoes of jordan , and weirdo actor crispin glover screwing things up old school
ludicrous and
no fewer than five
smartly emphasizes the well-wrought story and omits needless chase scenes and swordfights as the revenge unfolds .
of crudity in the latest austin powers extravaganza
is all menace and atmosphere .
to the rhythms of life
self-aware movies
any other interchangeable
frequent flurries
light nor magical enough to bring off this kind of whimsy
're going to face frightening late fees
i shamelessly enjoyed it
takes you there .
for that reason
their incessant whining
like this movie a lot
`` abandon ''
a film with contemporary political resonance
on ,
a possible argentine american beauty reeks
the enemy to never shoot straight
starring wesley snipes
think about percentages all day
disappointed
mattei 's
is actually one of its strengths .
properly spooky film
is funny in the way that makes you ache with sadness -lrb- the way chekhov is funny -rrb- , profound without ever being self-important , warm without ever succumbing to sentimentality .
myopic
it 's a pleasurable trifle
evans '
so crucial to the genre and another first-rate performance
dreary tale
an otherwise good movie marred beyond redemption by a disastrous ending
competence
governmental
law
's not good with people
to trounce its overly comfortable trappings
medical school
with one exception , every blighter in this particular south london housing project digs into dysfunction like it 's a big , comforting jar of marmite , to be slathered on crackers and served as a feast of bleakness .
dare to build a movie around some flawed but rather unexceptional women , emerging with a fine character study that 's short on plot but rich in the tiny revelations of real life
howard and his co-stars all
, it might work better .
least bit mesmerizing
, they are pitted against shimmering cinematography that lends the setting the ethereal beauty of an asian landscape painting .
to eclipse the original
stands out from the pack
conduct -lrb- `` laissez-passer '' -rrb-
recent successes
the humor would have been fast and furious
dead circus performer '' funny
music that did n't sell many records but helped change a nation
to be a bit of a cheat in the end
about something is an amicable endeavor .
a clash between the artificial structure of the story and the more contemporary , naturalistic tone
the less
feardotcom 's thrills are all cheap ,
hoot
with impeccable comic timing , raffish charm and piercing intellect
enormously good fun
moving essay
a small star
quintessential bollywood
then it caved in
one of the smarter offerings the horror genre
hammy at times
kids will love its fantasy and adventure , and
improves upon the original hit movie
bring kissinger
inspiring or insightful
but ticket-buyers with great expectations will wind up as glum as mr. de niro .
may not be cutting-edge indie filmmaking
daft by half
, sketchy characters and immature provocations can fully succeed at cheapening it .
ensemble movies , like soap operas ,
the integrity
a movie with depth
relating history
been patched in from an episode of miami vice
of modern life
it is for angelique
lets go your emotions , taking them to surprising highs , sorrowful lows and hidden impulsive niches ... gorgeous , passionate , and at times uncommonly moving .
two actresses
get into the history books before he croaks
of this alleged psychological thriller in search of purpose or even a plot
of a very lively dream
, melodrama , sorrow , laugther , and tears
mind all this contrived nonsense a bit
those who trek to the ` plex predisposed to like it probably will enjoy themselves .
bisset is both convincing and radiant
director hoffman , with great help from kevin kline
a minor-league soccer remake of the longest yard .
director phillip
the serious weight
while dark water is n't a complete wash -lrb- no pun intended -rrb- , watched side-by-side with ringu , it ultimately comes off as a pale successor .
their small-budget film
in its laid-back way
helps to remind the first world that hiv\/aids is far from being yesterday 's news
, it actually hurts to watch .
real sense
what it was that made the story relevant in the first place
intacto
stereotypical caretakers
cat 's
gradually comes to recognize it and deal with it
the holes in this film remain agape -- holes punched through by an inconsistent , meandering , and sometimes dry plot .
adrenaline
wrong hands
to make movies
clean-cut
been a confusing and horrifying vision into an intense and engrossing head-trip
reminds us of our own responsibility
affecting at times
its origins in an anne rice novel
this misty-eyed southern nostalgia piece ,
an honest , sensitive story
my problem with the movie 's final half hour
billy joe
your ice-t 's
director hoffman , with great help from kevin kline ,
is now
of all things pokemon
becomes a simplistic story about a dysfunctional parent-child relationship
doubt
for all its violence , the movie is remarkably dull with only caine making much of an impression .
a sappy , preachy one at that
the enigmatic features
wave films
duties
gussied up
the characters ,
so much fun
gilmore
with the casting of juliette binoche
consume
build-up
biggest disappointments
still , the pulse never disappears entirely , and
as any scorsese has ever given us
is n't much to it
political prisoners , poverty and the boat loads of people who try to escape the country
maggie smith as the ya-ya member with the o2-tank
smash 'em - up
backdrop
out of goofy brits
with a zippy jazzy score
becoming too cute
, and resonant
ca n't deny its seriousness and quality .
lives .
epic four-hour indian musical
inelegant
illustrates
with windtalkers
processor
cracking up or
, unexplainable life
trappings right
two tedious
may seriously impair your ability to ever again maintain a straight face while speaking to a highway patrolman .
of women torn apart by a legacy of abuse
loses himself to the film 's circular structure to ever offer any insightful discourse on , well , love in the time of money .
doubles
who is cletis tout ?
roll .
end up simply admiring this bit or that , this performance or that
the other
you have left the theatre
the travails of metropolitan life
a script credited to no fewer than five writers
a bad improvisation exercise
, but how long will filmmakers copy the `` saving private ryan '' battle scenes before realizing steven spielberg got it right the first time ?
are the uneven performances by the cast members , who seem bound and determined to duplicate bela lugosi 's now-cliched vampire accent
`` us '' versus `` them ''
its social and political potential
to squeeze out some good laughs but not enough to make this silly con job sing
as the movie 's set
cry , deliverance , and ode to billy joe - lies somewhere in the story of matthew shepard , but that film is yet to be made
sparkles in its deft portrait of tinseltown 's seasoned veterans of gossip , wealth
a clear-eyed portrait of an intensely lived time , filled with nervous energy , moral ambiguity and great uncertainties
that should be relegated to a dark video store corner
culled
he and his improbably forbearing wife
feardotcom '' has the makings of an interesting meditation on the ethereal nature of the internet and the otherworldly energies it could channel
the still-inestimable contribution
another iteration of what 's become one of the movies ' creepiest conventions , in which the developmentally disabled are portrayed with almost supernatural powers to humble , teach and ultimately redeem their mentally `` superior '' friends , family ...
you 'll be thinking of 51 ways to leave this loser .
many of the points
the screenplay , but rather the mediocre performances
the dragons are the real stars of reign of fire and you wo n't be disappointed .
despite all the closed-door hanky-panky
except for paymer as the boss who ultimately expresses empathy for bartleby 's pain
is born out of an engaging storyline , which also is n't embarrassed to make you reach for the tissues
make it an above-average thriller .
of spielberg
colorful look
a minimal appreciation
engaging ,
that you can dance to
a poky and
the slow , lingering death
anxious
a boring , pretentious muddle that uses a sensational , real-life 19th-century crime as a metaphor for -- well , i 'm not exactly sure what -- and has all the dramatic weight of a raindrop .
of personality
a well-written and occasionally challenging social drama
is a film for the under-7 crowd .
a moving story of determination and the human spirit .
talk down to them
, this flick is fun , and host to some truly excellent sequences .
as dramatic
it 's a rollicking adventure for you and all your mateys , regardless of their ages .
a tour de force , written and directed so quietly that it 's implosion rather than explosion you fear
for those intolerant of the more common saccharine genre
hide the liberal use of a body double
enough salt
a moment
the grey zone attempts to be grandiloquent , but ends up merely pretentious -- in a grisly sort of way .
ingenious and often
based on ugly ideas instead of ugly behavior
occupation
the richness of characterization that makes his films so memorable
it to be better and more successful than it is
moving along at a brisk , amusing pace
for vincent 's complaint
born
i saw it as a young boy
whereas oliver stone 's conspiracy thriller jfk was long , intricate , star-studded and visually flashy , interview with the assassin draws its considerable power from simplicity .
of good intentions derailed by a failure to seek and strike just the right tone
summertime look-see
tuba-playing dwarf
to anyone
with passion and energy
a knowing sense of humor and a lot of warmth
meet them
temple script
when the tears come during that final , beautiful scene , they finally feel absolutely earned
the film , which very simply sets out to entertain and ends up delivering in good measure
saying nothing about kennedy 's assassination and
dismissed
tries too hard to be funny in a way that 's too loud , too goofy and too short of an attention span
with the visceral sensation of longing , lasting traces of charlotte 's web of desire and desperation
that 's target audience has n't graduated from junior high school
on the festival circuit
a complete wash
of a college-spawned -lrb- colgate u. -rrb- comedy ensemble known as broken lizard
wanna
` fully experienced '
is generally light enough
this delicate coming-of-age tale
i 'm telling you , this is f \*\*\* ed
on a striking new significance for anyone who sees the film
a time machine
barbershop is tuned in to its community .
satiric
the movie is a little tired
've been so much more even if it was only made for teenage boys and wrestling fans
bottom-rung new jack city
is druggy and self-indulgent , like a spring-break orgy for pretentious arts majors
patch adams quietly freaking out
word-of-mouth reviews
imitating art
, but what it needs
has too much on its plate
by david koepp
therapeutic zap
incorporate
makin ' a fool of himself
personally , i 'd rather watch them on the animal planet .
a pleasant and engaging enough sit , but in trying to have the best of both worlds it ends up falling short as a whole
feel weird \/ thinking about all the bad things in the world \/ like puppies with broken legs \/ and butterflies that die \/ and movies starring pop queens
is complex from the start -- and , refreshingly , stays that way .
despite its mainland setting
the vulgarity
enter and accept another world
is a film -- full of life and small delights -- that has all the wiggling energy of young kitten
overly convenient
much about k-19
heartbreak and
make it work
with a hint of humor
been more fun than it is in nine queens
a product of its cinematic predecessors
confirms the serious weight behind this superficially loose , larky documentary
dylan kidd
's most improbable feat
wasp matron
overused cocktail
all about lily chou-chou
bland blank
of the situation
woodman
provides a strong itch to explore more
the lengths
decent draft
great cinematic polemic
you can sip your vintage wines and watch your merchant ivory productions ; i 'll settle for a nice cool glass of iced tea and a jerry bruckheimer flick any day of the week
try as you might to scrutinize the ethics of kaufman 's approach , somehow it all comes together to create a very compelling , sensitive , intelligent and almost cohesive piece of film entertainment .
a man who uses the damage of war -- far more often than the warfare itself -- to create the kind of art shots that fill gallery shows
for a great film noir
rollerball
us forget that bourne was once an amoral assassin just like the ones who are pursuing him
fresh and dramatically substantial spin
a bit cloying
there 's always these rehashes to feed to the younger generations
is allegedly `` inspired '' was a lot funnier and more deftly enacted than what 's been cobbled together onscreen
the darkness
gigantic
musical comedy
annie
some hippie
a battle between bug-eye theatre and dead-eye matinee .
the third feels limited by its short running time
crisis
of partners functions
resident
emphasizes the isolation of these characters by confining color to liyan 's backyard .
if you ignore the cliches and concentrate on city by the sea 's interpersonal drama , it ai n't half-bad .
a defeated but defiant nation
without making him any less psycho
loud , chaotic
bestowed
the middle of chicago 's south side
common-man artist
is fontaine 's willingness to wander into the dark areas of parent-child relationships without flinching
is worse
entertaining ride
love-struck somebodies
of a particularly nightmarish fairytale
topical
a disappointingly thin slice
you never know where changing lanes is going to take you but it 's a heck of a ride
called an example of the haphazardness of evil
match their own creations for pure venality -- that 's giving it the old college try .
is little else to recommend `` never again
of man
good thriller .
gentle comedy
relies on subtle ironies and visual devices to convey point of view .
in its own way , rabbit-proof fence is a quest story as grand as the lord of the rings
arrogant richard pryor wannabe
a scathing portrayal of a powerful entity strangling the life out
it has more in common with a fireworks display than a movie , which normally is expected to have characters and a storyline .
-- as many times as we have fingers to count on -- jason is a killer who does n't know the meaning of the word ` quit . '
portrait
do at keeping themselves kicking
this heist flick
than an hour-and-a-half-long commercial for britney 's latest album
a set of heartfelt performances
either despair or consolation
cho
made , but does n't generate a lot of tension
which contributed to it
have much panache , but with material this rich it does n't need it
characteristically complex
and in a sense , that 's a liability .
awake
is a solid action pic that returns the martial arts master to top form
even if you 've seen `` stomp ''
most genuinely sweet films
's hardly a necessary enterprise .
provides a grim , upsetting glimpse at the lives of some of the 1.2 million palestinians who live in the crowded cities and refugee camps of gaza .
a rambling and incoherent manifesto about the vagueness of topical excess
goosebumps as its uncanny tale of love , communal discord , and justice
it 's not a film to be taken literally on any level , but
eisenhower
, trenchant ,
on it 's a wonderful life marathons and bored
recognizably plympton
an exhausting family drama
gets a bit heavy handed with his message at times
a slight and obvious effort , even for one whose target demographic is likely still in the single digits ,
bring kissinger 's record into question and
seems to have recharged him .
should n't have been allowed to use the word `` new '' in its title , because there 's not an original character , siuation or joke in the entire movie
've seen this summer
fontaine
face your fears
it makes sense that he went back to school to check out the girls
it interested
the results are far more alienating than involving .
own style
chuck
considers
hallucinatory dreamscape
i like all four of the lead actors a lot and they manage to squeeze a few laughs out of the material ,
the book-on-tape market
swallow than julie taymor 's preposterous titus
dunst 's
168-minute
impact and moments
helping hand
its title an afterthought
and choppy recycling
has the feel of a summer popcorn movie .
fails on its own ,
an ingenious and often harrowing look at damaged people and how families can offer either despair or consolation .
has neither
- been-told-a
just waits grimly for the next shock without developing much attachment to the characters .
by bad writing
earn her share of the holiday box office pie
easier to sit through than most of jaglom 's self-conscious and gratingly irritating films
a fish-out-of-water gag
comes across as shallow and glib though not mean-spirited
a film that clearly means to
still feels counterproductive
equal parts
the constrictive eisenhower era about one
exist without the precedent of yiddish theater , whose jolly , fun-for-fun 's - sake communal spirit goes to the essence of broadway
soap-opera quality twist
too much resonance
at the ins and outs of modern moviemaking
her nomination as best actress even more of a an
's a pity that -lrb- nelson 's -rrb- achievement does n't match his ambition
approaches his difficult , endless work with remarkable serenity and discipline .
all audiences
a big-budget , after-school special
social commentary more palatable
visitor
suggesting
can easily imagine benigni 's pinocchio becoming a christmas perennial .
disney 's rendering of water , snow , flames and shadows
of the publishing world
a reminder that beyond all the hype and recent digital glitz , spielberg knows how to tell us about people .
taymor -rrb-
clarify his cinematic vision before his next creation
time bombs
helps make the film 's conclusion powerful and satisfying
thoughtful movie
an elegance and maturity
may not be as dramatic as roman polanski 's the pianist
believable performances
a well-executed spy-thriller .
gestalt
has never been more charming than in about a boy .
leftovers that are n't so substantial or fresh
challenging '
dahmer resorts to standard slasher flick
deserved all the hearts it won -- and wins still
an apology
recommend it
when they were in high school
stallion
it fails
much of a story
-rrb- combination
weighs down
in the relative modesty of a movie that sports a ` topless tutorial service
overwhelming sadness
interesting cinematic devices
sucking you in
oliver stone 's conspiracy thriller jfk was long , intricate , star-studded and visually flashy
totally unexpected directions
a simple tale of an unlikely friendship
punchlines
does the field no favors
more than enough sentimental
of gosling
sugarman
about a teen in love with his stepmom
inspired the movie
colorful , energetic and sweetly whimsical ... the rare sequel that 's better than its predecessor .
its course
acts
after you laugh once -lrb- maybe twice -rrb- , you will have completely forgotten the movie by the time you get back to your car in the parking lot .
i encourage young and old alike to go see this unique and entertaining twist on the classic whale 's tale -- you wo n't be sorry !
hearts
the bellyaching of a paranoid and unlikable man
times , all
the best korean film
if the real-life story is genuinely inspirational
seller smart women
middle-aged woman
pantheon
resembles this year 's version of tomcats
cliched to hardened indie-heads
on a squirm-inducing fish-out-of-water formula that goes nowhere and goes there very , very slowly
labours as storytelling
after the final frame
than their consequences
biting off such a big job the first time out
be impossible to believe if it were n't true
the incredible imax sound system lets you feel the beat down to your toes
shrek '' or ``
one of the most splendid
a fascinating case study
genuine excitement
to recommend `` never again
to systematically destroy everything we hold dear about cinema , only now it 's begun to split up so that it can do even more damage
poorly
own sadistic tendencies
punitively affirmational
said , except : film overboard
apartments , clothes and parties
, but he appears miserable throughout as he swaggers through his scenes .
a christmas carol
is incompetent , incoherent or just plain crap
the year 2002
to lend credibility to this strange scenario
be anything more than losers
of acting styles and onscreen personas
in to the film with a skateboard
this nervy oddity
new york 's
before , from the incongruous but chemically perfect teaming
blueprint
to build a feel-good fantasy around a vain dictator-madman
welles groupie\/scholar peter bogdanovich took a long time to do it , but he 's finally provided his own broadside at publishing giant william randolph hearst
imaginatively mixed
bullock vehicle
it from the bland songs to the colorful but flat drawings
more human
tv-movie
, enigma offers all the pleasure of a handsome and well-made entertainment .
lucky few
so here
his secret life is light , innocuous and unremarkable .
go for la salle 's performance , and make
on formula
wonderful , imaginative
unsuccessful
some buoyant human moments
dreary movie .
may go down in cinema history as the only movie ever in which the rest of the cast was outshined by ll cool j.
` fatal script error
blacked out
it 's hardly over before it begins to fade from memory
leblanc thought , `` hey , the movie about the baseball-playing monkey was worse . ''
with fondness and respect
self-deprecating level
mr. nachtwey
older fans or a silly , nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick
analyze that , '
the parents -- and particularly the fateful fathers -- in the emotional evolution of the two bewitched adolescents
watch performing in a film that is only mildly diverting
bias
star trek was kind of terrific once , but now it is a copy of a copy of a copy .
say the least , not to mention inappropriate and wildly undeserved
, still offers a great deal of insight into the female condition and the timeless danger of emotions repressed .
an entertaining , if somewhat standardized , action movie .
fiascos
realizes
any noir villain
marks an encouraging new direction for la salle .
tormentor
as the desert does for rain
shows he 's back in form , with an astoundingly rich film
humor to cover up the yawning chasm where the plot should be
a little like chewing whale blubber
a cinephile 's
he had actually done
a disoriented but occasionally disarming saga packed with moments out of an alice in wonderland adventure , a stalker thriller , and a condensed season of tv 's big brother .
transformed the rhetoric of hollywood melodrama
gives these women
is a slight and uninventive movie
, i 'll buy the criterion dvd .
a sweet , laugh-a-minute crowd pleaser that lifts your spirits
to please not only the fanatical adherents on either side , but also people who know nothing about the subject and think they
stereotypical one
ai n't art
about the event
igby
i saw this movie
have given up to acquire the fast-paced contemporary society
forget the psychology 101 study of romantic obsession and just watch the procession of costumes in castles
zhuangzhuang creates delicate balance of style , text , and subtext that 's so simple and precise that anything discordant would topple the balance , but against all odds , nothing does
national psyche
while -lrb- roman coppola -rrb- scores points for style
one ,
the second commercial break
might be one of those vanity projects in which a renowned filmmaker attempts to show off his talent by surrounding himself with untalented people .
suspect that there are more interesting ways of dealing with the subject
an alternative
swooning melodrama
remain interested , or at least conscious
recommend big bad love only to winger fans who have missed her since 1995 's forget paris
this piece
reenacting
a distance
brimming with coltish , neurotic energy , holds the screen like a true star .
an america
going to happen
far
the otherwise calculated artifice
rampant adultery
christian parents
nothing good
leads up to a strangely sinister happy ending
going to a house party
who manages to blast even the smallest sensitivities from the romance with his clamorous approach
hate yourself
feel sanitised and stagey .
of abstract guilt
the fluid motion is astounding on any number of levels
a frightening and compelling `
there may have been a good film in `` trouble every day , '' but it is not what is on the screen .
bring their characters
mothers
fails as a dystopian movie , as a retooling of fahrenheit 451 , and even as a rip-off of the matrix .
feels cheated
bought from telemarketers
, shooting or post-production stages
on the former mtv series
that about most
tit-for-tat retaliatory responses the filmmakers
in saigon in 1952
the one thing this wild film has that other imax films do n't : chimps , lots of chimps , all blown up to the size of a house .
does a fine job contrasting the sleekness of the film 's present with the playful paranoia of the film 's past .
impassive
the last exit from brooklyn
hour , dissipated length .
a longtime tolkien fan
should have shaped the story to show us why it 's compelling
hugely enjoyable in its own right though not really faithful to
thank me
would you have done to survive ?
ride through nighttime manhattan , a loquacious videologue of the modern male and the lengths to which he 'll go to weave a protective cocoon around his own ego
push on through the slow spots
for the quirky
its gags and observations
alan warner novel
from happiness
flat , misguided comedy .
on offensive , waste of time , money and celluloid
reedy
a couple of times
fantastic performance
this is n't a stand up and cheer flick ; it 's a sit down and ponder affair
the unsung heroes of 20th century
could easily mistake it for a sketchy work-in-progress that was inexplicably rushed to the megaplexes before its time .
new `` a christmas carol ''
half the fun
make the film relevant today , without fully understanding what it was that made the story relevant in the first place
primary colors
present
proposal
is a ride , basically the kind of greatest-hits reel that might come with a subscription to espn the magazine
conspiracies
found writer-director mitch davis 's wall of kitsch hard going
his people
its intelligence and intensity
pipe dream
plasma
a movie that , its title notwithstanding , should have been a lot nastier
saturday matinee
to cut a swathe through mainstream hollywood
a feature that concentrates on people , a project in which the script and characters hold sway
claims so many lives around her
pertinent and
silly-looking
numbing action sequence
have no problem with `` difficult '' movies , or movies that ask the audience to meet them halfway and connect the dots instead of having things all spelled out .
happens to send you off in different direction
carries arnold -lrb- and the viewers -rrb-
than in amusing us
, harmon 's daunting narrative promotes a reasonable landscape of conflict and pathos to support the scattershot terrorizing tone
covers just about every cliche in the compendium about crass , jaded movie types and the phony baloney movie biz
in-your-face
impostor deviously adopts the guise of a modern motion picture
hard on `` the mothman prophecies ''
psychopathic underdogs whale
hobnail
delivers few moments of inspiration
the dahmer heyday of the mid - '90s
seeking to pull a cohesive story out
with a great premise but only a great premise
quiet endurance ,
only proves that hollywood no longer has a monopoly on mindless action
was a fad that had long since vanished .
out all of the characters ' moves and overlapping story
who talk throughout the show
intricate plot
cut your teeth
leave the theater with a lower i.q. than when i had entered
my father
spy kids 2 also happens to be that rarity among sequels
dropped me back in my seat
right-wing
notwithstanding my problem with the movie 's final half hour , i 'm going to recommend secretary , based on the wonderful acting clinic put on by spader and gyllenhaal , and also the unique way shainberg goes about telling what at heart is a sweet little girl
the 51st power
especially --
shanghai ghetto , much stranger than any fiction ,
a film that plays things so nice
all the lyricism of a limerick scrawled in a public restroom
errol
the utter authority
wildcard experience
in treading the line between sappy and sanguine
grinds itself
you will likely enjoy this monster
liked the original short story but this movie , even at an hour and twenty-some minutes
undeniably gorgeous , terminally
emotional resonance
19th-century
dark ,
neatly
as steady
an ambitious movie that , like shiner 's organizing of the big fight , pulls off enough of its effects to make up for the ones that do n't come off .
an infinitely wittier version of the home alone formula
elegantly
each
watch with kids
degenerating
the fizz of a busby berkeley musical and
the most wondrous love story
the bloated costume drama
to the big screen
smooth
the prism
're often
fleeting joys
lurking around the corner ,
this movie wo n't create a ruffle in what is already an erratic career
but none of which amounts to much of a story
portrays young brendan with his usual intelligence and subtlety , not to mention a convincing brogue
gives everyone something
like mike is n't going to make box office money that makes michael jordan jealous ,
paced parable of renewal .
's a testament to de niro and director michael caton-jones that by movie 's end , we accept the characters and the film , flaws and all
from many a hollywood romance
surefire casting
the film jolts the laughs from the audience -- as if by cattle prod .
into his narrative
small film
streamed across its borders
surprisingly buoyant
too silly to take seriously .
11 times too many
it gets under our skin and draws us in long before the plot kicks into gear
a minor miracle
his twin brother ,
casts its spooky net out into the atlantic ocean
's so not-at-all-good
exploring an attraction that crosses sexual identity
a compelling piece that demonstrates just how well children can be trained to live out and carry on their parents ' anguish
enough to stave off doldrums
bring you into the characters
this seductive tease of a thriller gets the job done .
has little to do with the story , which becomes something about how lame it is to try and evade your responsibilities and that you should never , ever , leave a large dog alone with a toddler .
should come with the warning `` for serious film buffs only !
finish , featuring a fall from grace that still leaves shockwaves
word
the jokes are telegraphed so far in advance
false
the practitioners of this ancient indian practice
is an entirely foreign concept
is as padded as allen 's jelly belly .
an idea of expectation
grab us ,
to spread propaganda
a hal hartley
witless , pointless , tasteless and idiotic
boring and meandering
daredevils
the film is explosive , but a few of those sticks are wet
the dutiful precision of a tax accountant
mildly amusing .
she can handle
is one of the year 's best .
were honoring an attempt to do something different over actually pulling it off
a technically superb film ,
it 's hard not to be a sucker for its charms
of familial separation and societal betrayal
this latest reincarnation
answer to an air ball
however , it still manages to build to a terrifying , if obvious , conclusion
will have completely forgotten the movie by the time you get back to your car in the parking lot
, the new star wars installment has n't escaped the rut dug by the last one .
we nod in agreement .
loaf explodes
a showdown
needs a whole bunch of snowball 's cynicism to cut through the sugar coating
released a few decades too late
be depressing
of the year 's -lrb- unintentionally -rrb- funniest moments , that it 's impossible to care
all awkward , static , and
twirling
could be , by its art and heart , a necessary one
proves unrelentingly grim -- and equally engrossing .
sappy and amateurish
no interesting concept
i 'm sure the filmmakers found this a remarkable and novel concept
educate
who resembles sly stallone in a hot sake half-sleep
full of life , hand gestures , and some
writer-director david jacobson and his star ,
dazzle
if it had been only half-an-hour long or a tv special , the humor would have been fast and furious -- at ninety minutes , it drags
plain dull
are at least interesting
you do n't want to call the cops .
it 's difficult not to cuss him out severely for bungling the big stuff
vile , incoherent mess
the transformation
us to forget that they are actually movie folk
surround himself with beautiful , half-naked women
stalked
remarkable
blown them all up
some fine sex onscreen , and some tense arguing ,
appropriately cynical social commentary
of his movie
in mind an -lrb- emotionally at least -rrb- adolescent audience demanding regular shocks and bouts of barely defensible sexual violence to keep it interested
save us
went out
the exalted tagline
not to be a sucker for its charms
madonna 's
made up mostly of routine stuff yuen
a pop-cyber culture
his cast members
stagings
to know about all the queen 's men
fragmentary narrative style
exciting moviemaking
can enjoy much of jonah simply , and gratefully , as laugh-out-loud lunacy with a pronounced monty pythonesque flavor .
wannabe film
so-bad-it
to a classy dinner soiree
modern-office anomie films
steers refreshingly clear
muddled limp biscuit
as a story of dramatic enlightenment
has generic virtues , and despite a lot of involved talent
most resolutely unreligious
tennessee
at its worst , the movie is pretty diverting ;
a daily grind can kill love
its subjects ' deaths
director clare peploe 's misunderstanding of marivaux 's rhythms , and mira sorvino 's limitations as a classical actress
indisputably spooky film
`` frailty '' starts out like a typical bible killer story , but it turns out to be significantly different -lrb- and better -rrb- than most films with this theme
nasty behavior and severe flaws
it 's also a -- dare i say it twice -- delightfully charming -- and totally american , i might add -- slice of comedic bliss .
youthful and good-looking diva
energetic and original
be the most oddly honest hollywood document of all
nostalgic comments from the now middle-aged participants
a crisp psychological drama
tiresomely
decided he will just screen the master of disguise 24\/7
beautiful , angry and sad ,
're engulfed by it .
of the artists
the movies '
the film is visually dazzling , the depicted events dramatic , funny and poignant
her rubenesque physique
it squanders chan 's uniqueness ;
his movie is
gross out the audience
comes off as a pale successor
you 'll forget about it by monday , though , and
she is merely a charmless witch .
, but beneath the exotic surface -lrb- and exotic dancing -rrb- it 's surprisingly old-fashioned
to do all three quite well , making it one of the year 's most enjoyable releases
3-d
's right to raise his own children
ringside
broomfield 's film does n't capture the effect of these tragic deaths on hip-hop culture
the pace of the film is very slow -lrb- for obvious reasons -rrb- and that too becomes off-putting .
-lrb- time out and human resources -rrb-
games , wire fu , horror movies
throwing up his hands in surrender
empty theatres
could have used a little trimming
imagine kevin smith , the blasphemous bad boy of suburban jersey , if he were stripped of most of his budget and all of his sense of humor .
take full advantage
to flatter it
in welcome perspective
her actions
a more down-home flavor
have enough finely tuned
inspirational drama
matinee-style entertainment
georgian-israeli director dover kosashvili
on pbs
klein 's other work
are attached to the concept of loss
like the series , the movie is funny , smart , visually inventive , and most of all , alive .
who does n't understand the difference between dumb fun and just plain dumb
liberation movement
of the sensibilities of two directors
fairly predictable psychological thriller
of popularity
own viability
are blunt and
, hollywood is sordid and disgusting .
smart , compelling
is does not rely on dumb gags , anatomical humor , or character cliches
this fascinating look at israel in ferment
writer-director anthony friedman 's similarly updated 1970 british production .
somewhat unfinished
less successful on other levels
martha will leave you with a smile on your face and a grumble in your stomach .
admittedly broad
loves them to pieces
odds
sc2
tragic play
too many clever things
has already appeared in one forum or another
does somehow
gaza
great impression
reminds us how realistically nuanced a robert de niro performance can be when he is not more lucratively engaged in the shameless self-caricature of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb- and ` analyze that , ' promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year
verve and
how love is the great equalizer that can calm us of our daily ills and bring out joys in our lives that we never knew
blown-out vein
retaining
's difficult to feel anything much while watching this movie , beyond mild disturbance or detached pleasure at the acting .
sketchy but
so verbally flatfooted and so emotionally predictable or bland
the acting is fine but
good as the full monty , but a really strong second effort
unconcerned
an uncomfortable movie , suffocating and sometimes almost senseless , the grey zone does have a center , though a morbid one .
even if it were -- i doubt it
stand up in the theater and shout , ` hey , kool-aid
david hare from michael cunningham 's novel
out of sight ''
the band performances featured in drumline are red hot ... -lrb- but -rrb- from a mere story point of view , the film 's ice cold .
that does not negate the subject
a low-budget affair
a must-see for fans of thoughtful war films and those
to elicit a chuckle
the power of this script , and the performances that come with it ,
the accidental spy is a solid action pic that returns the martial arts master to top form
marquis de sade
on the promise of excitement
ugly to look at and not a hollywood product
australian counterpart
having been slimed in the name of high art
should n't the reality seem at least passably real ?
their own creations
its subjects
is a paper bag to wear over his head when he goes out into public , to avoid being recognized as the man who bilked unsuspecting moviegoers
the director has pictures of them cavorting in ladies ' underwear
cohesive one
rustic , realistic , and altogether creepy
what -- and has all the dramatic weight of a raindrop
dehumanizing and ego-destroying
has the right stuff for silly summer entertainment and has enough laughs to sustain interest to the end .
enough sweet and
world trade center tragedy
, french director anne fontaine delivers an inspired portrait of male-ridden angst and the emotional blockage that accompanies this human condition
happy gilmore
sure beats a bad day of golf
that even a story immersed in love , lust , and sin could n't keep my attention
engaging performers
what makes barbershop so likable
into an a-list director
disaster
lost in the translation ... another routine hollywood frightfest in which the slack execution italicizes the absurdity of the premise
that are too complex to be rapidly absorbed
, structure and rhythms
you do n't need to be a hip-hop fan to appreciate scratch ,
's a clear-eyed portrait of an intensely lived time , filled with nervous energy , moral ambiguity and great uncertainties
seemingly eternal running time to pique your interest , your imagination , your empathy or anything , really , save your disgust and your indifference
's sincere to a fault , but , unfortunately
figuring it
just honest
where director adrian lyne holds sway , where all relationships are simultaneously broadly metaphorical , oddly abstract , and excruciatingly literal
taylor
brit
there 's a delightfully quirky movie to be made from curling , but brooms is n't it .
white-knuckled and
-- lots of boring talking heads , etc. --
confines himself to shtick and sentimentality -- the one bald and the other sloppy
riddled
purposes
lies somewhere in the story of matthew shepard , but
is not , as the main character suggests , ` what if ? '
for the kids
twohy knows how to inflate the mundane into the scarifying , and gets full mileage out of the rolling of a stray barrel or the unexpected blast of a phonograph record .
though her fans will assuredly have their funny bones tickled
by the end
the script is too mainstream and
from portuguese master manoel de oliviera
the prisoner
very few laughs
a work of extraordinary journalism
will need to adhere more closely to the laws of laughter
frantic efforts
bitter and truthful
humans , only
garnered from years of seeing it all , a condition only the old are privy to , and ... often misconstrued as weakness
events
delighted simply to spend more time with familiar cartoon characters
english lit
, we get a cinematic postcard that 's superficial and unrealized .
idiotic , annoying , heavy-handed
could have been pulled from a tear-stained vintage shirley temple script .
is one more celluloid testimonial to the cruelties experienced by southern blacks as distilled through a caucasian perspective .
like life on the island , the movie grows boring despite the scenery .
the inevitable double - and triple-crosses arise , but the only drama is in waiting to hear how john malkovich 's reedy consigliere will pronounce his next line .
embellished by editing
wo n't find anything to get excited about on this dvd
a rather thin moral
still has a sense of his audience
watch --
in which adam sandler will probably ever appear
the misleading title
contrived , maudlin and cliche-ridden ... if this sappy script was the best the contest received , those rejected must have been astronomically bad .
before
say for sure
is a riveting , brisk delight
pleasingly upbeat
else yawning with admiration
achieved only
in the heart-pounding suspense of a stylish psychological thriller
has the makings of an interesting meditation on the ethereal nature of the internet and the otherworldly energies it could channel
for idiots who do n't care what kind of sewage they shovel into their mental gullets to simulate sustenance
from a fine cast
1970s
a whale of a good time for both children and parents seeking christian-themed fun
steaming
maudlin and cliche-ridden
with never again
skip
up seeming just a little too clever
lazy
of a certain era , but also the feel
perfectly acceptable , occasionally very enjoyable children 's
no mistake
leave you feeling a little sticky and unsatisfied
escapist
are canny and spiced with irony
he is always sympathetic .
created a brilliant motion picture
does an impressive job of relating the complicated history of the war and
plympton 's legion
the effect of these tragic deaths
poignancy , and intelligence
-lrb- gulpilil -rrb- is a commanding screen presence , and his character 's abundant humanism makes him the film 's moral compass .
with an intelligent , life-affirming script
jolt you out of your seat a couple of times , give you a few laughs , and leave you feeling like it was worth your seven bucks , even though it does turn out to be a bit of a cheat in the end
the pace and
stare and sniffle
a highly ambitious and personal project for egoyan
safely recommended as a video\/dvd babysitter
a summer of event movies than a spy thriller like the bourne identity that 's packed with just as much intelligence as action
being surprisingly dull
controlling interests
, in itself , is extraordinary .
the closed-door hanky-panky
how a daily grind can kill love
expressiveness
his founding partner , yong kang
years of seeing it all , a condition only the old are privy to ,
thing 's
zombie
most of the film 's problems
a hugely rewarding experience
come along to rescue me from a summer of teen-driven , toilet-humor codswallop
of its characters , its protagonist ,
what may be the performances of their careers
day of the jackal , the french connection , and heat
's secondary to american psycho but still
similar obsessions can dominate a family
pure composition
good a job
wo n't fly with most intelligent viewers .
laughably , irredeemably awful .
may mistake love liza for an adam sandler chanukah song
jolt you out of your seat a couple of times , give you a few laughs , and
the makers of mothman prophecies
performed yet also decidedly uncinematic
all about the image
is akin to a reader 's digest condensed version of the source material .
quickly wears out its limited welcome
a string of ensemble cast romances recently
games , wire fu , horror movies , mystery , james bond , wrestling ,
then surrenders to the illogic of its characters
if it had been only half-an-hour long or a tv special , the humor would have been fast and furious -- at ninety minutes , it drags .
it 's a good film , but
passes for sex in the movies look like cheap hysterics
unlikable , uninteresting , unfunny , and completely , utterly inept
all-inclusive
that the movie has no idea of it is serious or not
the power and grace of one of the greatest natural sportsmen of modern times
for cheap porn
a fantastic dual performance
teenaged rap and adolescent poster-boy lil ' bow wow
a flawed but engrossing thriller
a low-budget movie in which inexperienced children play the two main characters
his encounters reveal nothing about who he is or who he was before
the big screen , some for the small screen
, even that 's too committed .
soliloquies
making it par for the course for disney sequels
offer much in terms of plot or acting
than an attempt at any kind of satisfying entertainment
is simply a matter of -lrb- being -rrb- in a shrugging mood
are blunt and challenging and offer no easy rewards for staying clean
what makes it transporting is that it 's also one of the smartest
poignant and wryly amusing
can open the door to liberation
, star trek : nemesis is even more suggestive of a 65th class reunion mixer where only eight surviving members show up -- and there 's nothing to drink .
the routine day to day
clarify his cinematic vision
'' one of the film 's stars recently said , a tortuous comment that perfectly illustrates the picture 's moral schizophrenia .
death to smoochy keeps firing until the bitter end .
acting transfigures esther
with laughs
's a film with an idea buried somewhere inside its fabric , but never clearly seen or felt .
the week
fires
demented mind
well dressed and
does not tell you a whole lot about lily chou-chou
your disbelief
for the course for disney sequels
if it were a person
play hannibal lecter again
proves that a nightmare is a wish a studio 's wallet makes
does n't become smug or sanctimonious towards the audience
like the rugrats movies , the wild thornberrys movie does n't offer much more than the series , but its emphasis on caring for animals and respecting other cultures is particularly welcome
about a catholic boy who tries to help a jewish friend
a mundane soap opera
oscars
a cultural wildcard experience : wacky , different , unusual , even nutty .
modern stories
shockingly manages to be even worse than its title
fertility
crackers
some laughs in this movie
amused indictment
passion
like the pilot episode of a new teen-targeted action tv series
is awesome
his day job
noble warlord
on several themes derived from far less sophisticated and knowing horror films
predictable or bland
goes on for too long and bogs down in a surfeit of characters and unnecessary subplots .
do n't let the subtitles fool you ; the movie only proves that hollywood no longer has a monopoly on mindless action .
in the pile of useless actioners from mtv schmucks who do n't know how to tell a story for more than four minutes .
more interesting -- and
becomes a bit of a mishmash : a tearjerker that does n't and a thriller that wo n't .
tackles more than she can handle
men with brooms
forges out
, if not memorable , are at least interesting .
carved from a log
spirit 's visual imagination reminds you of why animation is such a perfect medium for children , because of the way it allows the mind to enter and accept another world .
never really busts out of its comfy little cell
creates a drama with such a well-defined sense of place and age -- as in , 15 years old -- that the torments and angst become almost as operatic to us as they are to her characters
uneven mix
enough to drag along the dead -lrb- water -rrb- weight of the other
's far tamer than advertised
with any degree of accessibility
of meaningless activity
shedding light on a group of extremely talented musicians
the story itself it mostly told through on-camera interviews with several survivors , whose riveting memories are rendered with such clarity that it 's as if it all happened only yesterday
improve upon the experience of staring at a blank screen
amiable jerking
on mgm 's shelf
bad clive barker movie
a recipe
unfakable
paced you could fit all of pootie tang in between its punchlines
not only the fanatical adherents on either side , but also people who know nothing about the subject
this modern mob music drama
than the story at hand
for no better reason
the so-bad-it 's
the masses with star power , a pop-induced score and sentimental
to be slathered on crackers and served as a feast of bleakness
of films like kangaroo jack about to burst across america 's winter movie screens
to broken bone
rising above similar fare
the dustbin of history
should never
laptops ,
that can not help be entertained by the sight of someone getting away with something
cinematographer
it work
potent and
the storyline and its underlying themes
jar-jar binks
batting his sensitive eyelids
needed a little less bling-bling and a lot more romance
blah characters
one big laugh , three or four mild giggles
chuckle through the angst
woody allen can write and deliver a one liner as well as anybody .
ever here
poignant if familiar story of a young person
every mournful composition
295 preview screenings
at least three dull plots
religious fanatics
like a soft drink
age
kooky
lacks balance ... and
for universal studios and its ancillary products . .
wild wild west
she should get all five
that the film trades in
's on saturday morning tv
behind her childlike smile
hilarious place to visit
ozpetek avoids most of the pitfalls you 'd expect in such a potentially sudsy set-up
tactics
the horrifying historical reality
van der groen , described as ` belgium 's national treasure ,
about their cruel fate
certainly ca n't recommend it
her nomination
surprisingly sensitive
a bright , inventive
director nancy savoca 's no-frills record of a show forged in still-raw emotions
found their sturges
a quiet ,
the movie 's narrative hook
level
spice
the ingenuity that parker displays in freshening the play is almost in a class with that of wilde himself .
gosling 's -rrb- combination
directed
hopes and
the bottom line with nemesis is the same as it has been with all the films in the series : fans will undoubtedly enjoy it , and the uncommitted need n't waste their time on it .
the cold vacuum of space
frailty fascinates
-lrb- davis -rrb-
put on the screen , just for them
have his characters stage shouting
runs a good race , one that will have you at the edge of your seat for long stretches . '
who when they were in high school would choose the cliff-notes over reading a full-length classic
who refuse to admit that they do n't like it
that you 'd swear you
that waxes poetic far too much for our taste
falls apart like a cheap lawn chair
in the title role
draws
nadia ,
a tasty slice
this halloween is a gory slash-fest .
of stupefying absurdity
still manages to string together enough charming moments to work .
... while each moment of this broken character study is rich in emotional texture , the journey does n't really go anywhere .
hollywood war-movie stuff
an amusing and unexpectedly insightful examination of sexual jealousy , resentment and the fine
pouty-lipped
losers
portraying the devastation of this disease
the re-release of ron howard 's apollo 13 in the imax format proves absolutely that really , really , really good things can come in enormous packages .
very inspiring or insightful
find a small place
knowledge
perfectly pitched between comedy and tragedy , hope and despair , about schmidt instead comes far closer than many movies to expressing the way many of us live -- someplace between consuming self-absorption and insistently demanding otherness .
is the kathie lee gifford of film directors ,
's like an all-star salute to disney 's cheesy commercialism .
recite bland police procedural details , fiennes wanders around
to probably
more like a travel-agency video
a lobotomy
an unholy mess , driven by the pathetic idea that if you shoot something on crummy-looking videotape , it must be labelled ` hip ' , ` innovative ' and ` realistic '
the unsettling images
c.h.o. cho proves she has the stuff to stand tall with pryor , carlin and murphy .
the edge of your seat
the emotional evolution of the two bewitched adolescents
it 's light on the chills and heavy on the atmospheric weirdness , and there are moments of jaw-droppingly odd behavior -- yet i found it weirdly appealing .
pretty funny movie
the intelligence of gay audiences has been grossly underestimated , and
assign one bright shining star to roberto benigni 's pinocchio --
carried the giant camera around australia , sweeping and gliding
map thematically and stylistically , and borrows heavily from lynch , jeunet , and von trier while failing to find a spark of its own
a popcorn film , not a must-own , or
ruthless social order
convey a strong sense of the girls ' environment
, charismatic and tragically
mctiernan 's remake
are instantly recognizable , allowing the film to paradoxically feel familiar and foreign at the same time
makes its point too well
the leads are so unmemorable , despite several attempts at lengthy dialogue scenes , that one eventually resents having to inhale this gutter romancer 's secondhand material .
is how so many talented people were convinced to waste their time
at the prospect of beck 's next project
-lrb- maybe twice -rrb-
the least
sneering humor
imamura squirts the screen in ` warm water under a red bridge '
the new thriller proves that director m. night shyamalan can weave an eerie spell and that mel gibson can gasp , shudder and even tremble without losing his machismo .
the mechanisms of poverty
what she 's doing in here
indicate
excite that it churns up not one but two flagrantly fake thunderstorms to underscore the action
aggravating and tedious
that if the video is n't back at blockbuster before midnight , you 're going to face frightening late fees
the casting call for this movie went out
is busy
the death of self ... this orgasm -lrb- wo n't be an -rrb- exceedingly memorable one for most people
mtv schmucks
the men and machines
misanthropy
has some visual wit ... but little imagination elsewhere .
less dramatic but equally incisive
reduce
know how to please the eye
the now 72-year-old robert evans been slowed down by a stroke
pretentiousness
whenever
propels her
clung-to traditions
kissing jessica stein injects freshness and spirit into the romantic comedy genre , which has been held hostage by generic scripts that seek to remake sleepless in seattle again and again .
insightful discourse
at a brief 42 minutes
even erotically frank
the final whistle
`` carmen ''
as predictable as the outcome of a globetrotters-generals game , juwanna mann is even more ludicrous than you 'd expect from the guy-in-a-dress genre , and a personal low for everyone involved
the idealistic kid who chooses to champion his ultimately losing cause
grant -rrb-
kapur gives us episodic choppiness , undermining the story 's emotional thrust .
horrible .
widget
's cuteness , amy 's career success -lrb- she 's a best-selling writer of self-help books who ca n't help herself -rrb- , and amy 's neuroses when it comes to men
this charming but slight tale has warmth , wit and interesting characters compassionately portrayed .
sluggish pacing
hole-ridden plotting
wife communicating
with a questioning heart
a lunar mission
create characters out of the obvious cliches
shot but dull and ankle-deep ` epic
farrelly brothers comedy
to shriek
if you liked the previous movies in the series , you 'll have a good time with this one too
generates little narrative momentum ,
merges bits and pieces
portrays
being insightful
a cheap thriller , a dumb comedy or
as guarded as a virgin with a chastity belt
if it begins with the name of star wars
is still good fun
ferrera -rrb-
's unfortunate that wallace , who wrote gibson 's braveheart as well as the recent pearl harbor , has such an irrepressible passion for sappy situations and dialogue
sounds , and feels more like an extended , open-ended poem than a traditionally structured story .
a barrel
of human behavior on the screen
to shout about
the film would have been more enjoyable had the balance shifted in favor of water-bound action over the land-based ` drama
previous two
who killed bob crane
matchmaking
the lack of naturalness makes everything seem self-consciously poetic and forced ... it 's a pity that -lrb- nelson 's -rrb- achievement does n't match his ambition .
without sacrificing the integrity of the opera
is on the screen
inter-species
acting to compensate for the movie 's failings
new to say about how , in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out
or both .
painfully unfunny
regardless of whether you think kissinger was a calculating fiend or just a slippery self-promoter
and onscreen personas
on the subcontinent
uncharismatically
-- journalistic or historical
the acting , for the most part ,
tells its story in a flat manner and leaves you with the impression that you should have gotten more out of it than you did .
thoroughly enjoyable
's so tedious that it makes you forgive every fake , dishonest , entertaining and , ultimately , more perceptive moment in bridget jones 's diary
dialogue that cuts to the chase of the modern girl 's dilemma
the hype , the celebrity , the high life , the conspiracies and
a seriously intended movie
this movie 's
grown-ups
is art imitating life or life imitating art
of action
improved upon the first
of the poor and the dispossessed
move over bond ; this girl deserves a sequel
an engrossing iranian film about two itinerant teachers and some lost and desolate people they encounter in a place where war has savaged the lives and liberties of the poor and the dispossessed .
rescue -lrb- the funk brothers -rrb- from motown 's shadows
to make you think about existential suffering
is ingenious fun .
hold our interest
the dramatic crisis does n't always succeed in its quest to be taken seriously
change .
when they need it to sell us on this twisted love story
the papin sister
may take its sweet time to get wherever it 's going , but
of relentlessly nasty situations
poetically states at one point in this movie that we `` do n't care about the truth
arnold
if you answered yes , by all means
once emotional and
is mostly unsurprising
christmas rolls around
designed strictly for children 's home video , a market so insatiable it absorbs all manner of lame entertainment , as long as 3-year-olds find it diverting
a film to be taken literally on any level
conrad l. hall 's
is reasonably entertaining , though it begins to drag two-thirds through , when the melodramatic aspects start to overtake the comedy
especially sorvino
will find that the road to perdition leads to a satisfying destination
so goofy all the time
pale
trying to make head or tail of the story in the hip-hop indie snipes is enough to give you brain strain -- and the pay-off is negligible .
richly detailed , deftly executed and
a crime that should be punishable by chainsaw
turning one man 's triumph of will
behaviour
the latest adam sandler assault and possibly the worst film
to lighten the heavy subject matter
: the widowmaker did this viewer feel enveloped in a story that , though meant to be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication to a common goal , never seems to leave the lot .
is the project 's prime mystery
truly deserving of its oscar nomination
a small movie with a big heart .
its new england characters ,
computer
a gawky actor
teens only .
he stumbles in search of all the emotions and life experiences
that 's occasionally shaken by
minor
the fourth in a series that i 'll bet most parents had thought -- hoped !
counter-cultural idealism
contains a few big laughs but many more that graze the funny bone or miss it altogether , in part because the consciously dumbed-down approach wears thin .
any flaws
- good camp
with an unusual protagonist -lrb- a kilt-wearing jackson -rrb- and subject matter , the improbable `` formula 51 '' is somewhat entertaining , but it could have been much stronger
suspenseful argentinian thriller
bertrand tavernier 's
have to give them credit for : the message of the movie
is told almost entirely from david 's point of view
amounts of beautiful movement and inside information
is a big letdown
the film 's problems
movie-specific
without becoming too cute about it
of their intelligence
of teen-speak and animal gibberish
a kingdom
silly stuff
two men who discover what william james once called ` the gift of tears
do with 94 minutes
need n't be steeped in '50s sociology , pop culture or movie lore to appreciate the emotional depth of haynes ' work .
zips along with b-movie verve
intriguing story
outward
childhood
what we can get on television for free
a nagging sense
might have been titled ` the loud and the ludicrous '
near-hypnotic physical beauty
will nevertheless find moving
middle and lurches between not-very-funny comedy , unconvincing dramatics
a millisecond
mandel holland 's direction is uninspired , and his scripting unsurprising , but the performances by phifer and black are ultimately winning
no accident
outdated
about the reunion of berlin
the best drug addition movies are usually depressing but rewarding .
fails to match the freshness of the actress-producer and writer
loss and denial and life-at-arm 's -
tormented by his heritage , using his storytelling ability to honor the many faceless victims
not the craven of ' a nightmare on elm street ' or
sloughs one 's way through the mire of this alleged psychological thriller in search of purpose or even a plot
this engaging and literate psychodrama
debrauwer 's
what 's attracting audiences to unfaithful
the filmmaking
lynne ramsay as an important , original talent in international cinema
come as they may , lawrence unleashes his trademark misogyny -- er , comedy -- like a human volcano or an overflowing septic tank , take your pick .
seedy
humorous and heartfelt ,
more engaged
care about being stupid
movie theatre
smashing success
twisting them
kids will love its fantasy and adventure , and grownups should appreciate its whimsical humor
still , the pulse never disappears entirely
as cutting , as witty
, it tends to speculation , conspiracy theories or , at best , circumstantial evidence
mr. polanski creates images even more haunting than those in mr. spielberg 's 1993 classic .
his punchy dialogue
even better than the fellowship
fighting the same fights
started with a great premise and
an ambition to say something about its subjects
summery
the creative animation work may not look as fully ` rendered ' as pixar 's industry standard , but
big job
on the light , comic side of the issue
you 've the patience
dodgy mixture
take away the controversy , and
the fluid motion
clad in basic black
the fact
is just too original to be ignored
falling in love
falls flat as thinking man cia agent jack ryan
a solid , psychological action film from hong kong .
a big , tender hug
judge a film like ringu when you 've seen the remake first
a complete wash -lrb- no pun intended -rrb- ,
awful movie
boston
it has you study them
ransacks
feels like a book report
zoom !
exceedingly rare
be a sucker for its charms
exotic surface
savvy ad man
the performances are often engaging
insufficiently
sprecher and her screenwriting partner and sister
justifies its own existence
bittersweet dialogue that cuts to the chase of the modern girl 's dilemma .
championship
orson welles '
everything seem self-consciously poetic and forced
bonus feature
the level of exaggerated , stylized humor throughout
much more successful
hare
austin powers
leave the auditorium feeling dizzy , confused , and totally disorientated
are terribly
a whole lot more
a psychological breakdown
humor and heart and
is the heart and soul of cinema
that 's short on plot but rich in the tiny revelations of real life
omniscient
like rudy yellow lodge
the gentle comic treatment
dramatically substantial
by ticking time bombs and other hollywood-action cliches
others do n't ,
innuendo to fil
might have been richer and more observant if it were less densely plotted .
the spaniel-eyed jean reno infuses hubert with a mixture of deadpan cool , wry humor and just the measure of tenderness required to give this comic slugfest some heart .
, it does so without compromising that complexity .
alice 's
the true intent
compassionately
unexpected , and often contradictory
a portrait of an artist .
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honored
comic chiller
establishing a time and place
no pastry is violated
marker
at you
96
assured ,
a cold-hearted curmudgeon
in this sense the movie becomes a study of the gambles of the publishing world , offering a case study that exists apart from all the movie 's political ramifications
celebrity cameos do not automatically equal laughs .
exploitative for the art houses and too cynical , small and
solving one problem
a storyline
burns ' visuals , characters and his punchy dialogue , not his plot , that carry waydowntown
responsibility
coral reef adventure is a heavyweight film that fights a good fight on behalf of the world 's endangered reefs -- and it lets the pictures do the punching .
really bad blair witch project
a hugely enjoyable film about changing times , clashing cultures and the pleasures of a well-made pizza
stainton
adaptation is simply brilliant .
transforms one
enough emotional resonance or variety of incident
by one of its writers , john c. walsh
dishonest and
interfaith understanding
as intelligent
of whom
to the fore for the gifted but no-nonsense human beings they are and for the still-inestimable contribution they have made to our shared history
a monster movie for the art-house crowd
more interesting than the screenplay , which lags badly in the middle and lurches between not-very-funny comedy , unconvincing dramatics and some last-minute action strongly reminiscent of run lola run
a mesmerizing performance as a full-fledged sex addict
i 'm sure the filmmaker would disagree , but , honestly , i do n't see the point .
as if you were paying dues for good books unread , fine music never heard
a must
tom tykwer , director of the resonant and sense-spinning run lola run ,
to have a knack for wrapping the theater in a cold blanket of urban desperation
fairy tales
half-hour cartoons
wannabe comedy
taken in large doses
that it 's actually watchable
the stars may be college kids , but the subject matter is as adult as you can get : the temptations of the flesh are unleashed by a slightly crazed , overtly determined young woman and a one-night swim turns into an ocean of trouble .
blow
find an unblinking , flawed humanity
nothing wrong with performances here , but the whiney characters bugged me .
`` black austin
pencil sharpener
have been room for the war scenes
although it includes a fair share of dumb drug jokes and predictable slapstick
has the courage of its convictions and excellent performances on its side
characterizations to be mildly amusing .
is clever and funny , is amused by its special effects , and leaves you feeling like you 've seen a movie instead of an endless trailer .
ably captures the complicated relationships in a marching band .
complex international terrorism
says a lot about a filmmaker when he can be wacky without clobbering the audience over the head and still maintain a sense of urgency and suspense .
is a fine , understated piece of filmmaking
to end this flawed , dazzling series with the raising of something other than his own cremaster
in a word : no. .
in purely abstract terms
it seems obligatory
the comic effects of jealousy
aged a day
that makes it worth checking out at theaters
-rrb- franc
might have emerged as hilarious lunacy in the hands of woody allen
roughly
in such odd plot
the film 's bizarre developments
makes two hours feel like four
the paranoid claustrophobia of a submarine movie with the unsettling spookiness of the supernatural
the issue
the universe
to see over and over again
sincere to a fault , but
have rarely
old tori amos records
stupid , derivative horror film
have to put it together yourself
unpretentious
jennifer lopez 's most aggressive and most sincere attempt
the hard ground of ia drang
be the most undeserving victim of critical overkill since town and country
a little too in love
of the acting breed
outdated clothes and plastic knickknacks
miss it altogether , in part because the consciously dumbed-down approach wears thin
partisans and
most addicted
insipid , brutally clueless
their labor , living harmoniously
remarkable feat
is shockingly devoid of your typical majid majidi shoe-loving , crippled children .
's a familiar story , but one that is presented with great sympathy and intelligence .
the most creative mayhem
sharpener
the waves
kissing
big impact
is routinely dynamited by blethyn
a clutch
cruelly funny twist
just another teen movie
shreve 's
ruins itself with too many contrivances and goofy situations .
this exact same movie
director elie chouraqui , who co-wrote the script
the creepy crawlies hidden in the film 's thick shadows
allen
malkovich
of course
the feelings evoked in the film
like some weird masterpiece theater sketch with neither
gets full mileage out of the rolling of a stray barrel or the unexpected blast of a phonograph record
not very informative
to love the piano teacher
a loud , ugly , irritating movie without any of its satirical salvos hitting a discernible target .
gantz
marginally better shoot-em-ups
water -rrb-
from the screenplay , but rather the mediocre performances
ultimately winning story
kids -lrb- of all ages -rrb- that like adventure
dope out what tuck everlasting is about
as simultaneously
windtalkers does n't beat that one , either .
zoe clarke-williams 's
satisfying kids flck
a man for whom political expedience became a deadly foreign policy
thirty seconds
for a quarter
it is `` based on a true story
is n't painfully bad , something to be ` fully experienced '
long , unfunny one
leigh is one of the rare directors who feels acting is the heart and soul of cinema .
overcome the film 's manipulative sentimentality and annoying stereotypes
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the flicks
give themselves
particularly good film
is why film criticism can be considered work .
well , they 're ` they ' .
pass off
pc stability notwithstanding
is only so much baked cardboard i need to chew .
is a franchise sequel starring wesley snipes
come out
enjoy the hot chick
any real transformation
long before they grow up and you can wait till then
, hollywood ending is a depressing experience
feature but something far more stylish and cerebral -- and , hence , more chillingly effective
expected from a college comedy that 's target audience has n't graduated from junior high school
casting
acidic all-male
pinocchio never quite achieves the feel of a fanciful motion picture .
does dickens as it should be done cinematically
movie that
an uppity musical
revenge , and romance
entertainments
some motion pictures
red herring surroundings
awe and affection --
self-promotion ends and the truth begins
are very , very good reasons for certain movies
bring together kevin pollak , former wrestler chyna and dolly parton
a very valuable film
every so often a film comes along that is so insanely stupid , so awful in so many ways that watching it leaves you giddy .
moisture
its one-sidedness ... flirts with propaganda
scary and
the most slyly exquisite anti-adult movies
'' episode
regret and , ultimately ,
gunfire and cell phones
to keep us
writer-director randall wallace has bitten off more than he or anyone else could chew
unanswered questions that it requires gargantuan leaps of faith just to watch it
the laziness and arrogance
most screwy thing
have been more
humble , teach and ultimately
is richly detailed , deftly executed and utterly absorbing
create ultimate thrills
truths
a film that are still looking for a common through-line
into the scarifying
there are many things that solid acting can do for a movie , but crafting something promising from a mediocre screenplay is not one of them .
we have poignancy jostling against farce , thoughtful dialogue elbowed aside by one-liners , and a visual style that incorporates rotoscope animation for no apparent reason except , maybe , that it looks neat .
this is a heartfelt story
a neat twist
without ballast tanks
a memorable experience
desperation and cinematic deception
you 'll just have your head in your hands wondering why lee 's character did n't just go to a bank manager and save everyone the misery .
some members of the audience
about performances
lurking around the corner , just waiting to spoil things
the story and theme make up for it
miyazaki is one of world cinema 's most wondrously gifted artists and storytellers .
stylistic elements
untalented
the lousy john q all but spits out denzel washington 's fine performance in the title role .
centered
too short
cultural moat
a natural sense for what works
in this crazy life
a new kind
none of his actors
genitals
of a balanced film that explains the zeitgeist that is the x games
your response to its new sequel , analyze that ,
constructs a hilarious ode to middle america and middle age with this unlikely odyssey , featuring a pathetic , endearing hero who is all too human
jacqueline bisset and martha plimpton
strong arguments regarding the social status of america 's indigenous people
to improve
, twisted , brilliant and macabre
there 's no doubting that this is a highly ambitious and personal project for egoyan , but
in all its fusty squareness
obnoxious title character
does n't make much
malcolm
comic skill
between bug-eye theatre and dead-eye
to the task
kouyate elicits strong performances from his cast , and he delivers a powerful commentary on how governments lie , no matter who runs them .
set in a 1986 harlem that does n't look much like anywhere in new york .
sneak
, it too is a bomb .
a case of too many chefs fussing over too weak a recipe
creating
that encompasses many more paths than we started with
their working-class subjects
elevate it
remains a disquieting and thought-provoking film ...
as chen kaige
you 'll know too
its emphasis
this viewer
with an expressive face reminiscent of gong li and a vivid personality like zhang ziyi 's , dong stakes out the emotional heart of happy .
-lrb- water -rrb- weight
is a movie that tells stories that work -- is charming , is moving
the forgettable pleasures of a saturday matinee
neat way
of the pool
, more inadvertent ones and stunningly trite
dark video store corner
the seven dwarfs
to the edge of their seats
literary figures
offer audiences any way of gripping what its point is , or even its attitude toward its subject
a seriocomic debut
basically the sort of cautionary tale that was old when ` angels with dirty faces ' appeared in 1938
fully endear itself to american art house audiences
solid
nowheresville
elements of romance , tragedy and even silent-movie comedy
the powerful
like stereotypical caretakers and moral teachers , instead
the film 's considerable charm
a dull , somnambulant exercise
sticking in one 's mind a lot more
many months
, misanthropic stuff
badly-rendered
` comedian '
without
co-winner
is awful .
yields surprises
the appearance
an alien deckhand
the theme
very compelling or much fun
its message has merit and , in the hands of a brutally honest individual like prophet jack , might have made a point or two regarding life .
hard-hitting
laugh-a-minute crowd pleaser
mandel holland 's direction is uninspired ,
a whip-smart sense
justify
a little too much resonance
for hours
all that great to begin with
surfing
his usual bad boy weirdo role
buoyant , expressive flow
but death to smoochy keeps firing until the bitter end .
cloaks a familiar anti-feminist equation -lrb- career - kids = misery -rrb- in tiresome romantic-comedy duds .
who grew up on televised scooby-doo shows or reruns
3 hours
for a film about explosions and death and spies , `` ballistic : ecks vs. sever '' seems as safe as a children 's film .
examines general issues of race and justice among the poor
for redemption
in-depth
keeps things going at a rapid pace , occasionally using an omniscient voice-over narrator in the manner of french new wave films
weighty revelations
on people , a project in which the script and characters hold sway
unexpected direction
exploitation film
two seater plane
robin williams performance
can handle
the far superior film
singularly
with an action icon
of films
most substantial feature for some time
finding the characters in slackers or their antics
pb
a muscle or two
've been an impacting film
on artificiality
makeup work
keep this fresh
handy
a whole bunch of snowball 's cynicism to cut through the sugar coating
does n't add up
what starts off as a potentially incredibly twisting mystery
seldahl and sven wollter
of the best rock
adroit but finally a trifle flat
will earn her share of the holiday box office pie , although this movie makes one thing perfectly clear
have been recreated by john woo in this little-known story of native americans and their role in the second great war .
of the movie 's charm
fun and enjoyable
have to ask whether her personal odyssey trumps the carnage that claims so many lives around her
whole enterprise
of woolf and clarissa dalloway
rekindles the muckraking , soul-searching spirit of the ` are we a sick society ? '
that this likable movie is n't more accomplished
to others , it will remind them that hong kong action cinema is still alive and kicking .
like a cheap lawn chair
hybrid
the cannes film festival ,
a part of its grand locations
, undisputed scores a direct hit .
on the rise
even at 85 minutes it feels a bit long
well-meant but unoriginal .
he 's spiffing up leftovers that are n't so substantial or fresh
intacto 's
's still a guilty pleasure to watch .
it 's a hellish , numbing experience to watch , and
credible gender-provoking philosophy
a man has made about women since valley of the dolls
for dialogue comedy
as boring
, the improbable `` formula 51 '' is somewhat entertaining
a side dish of asparagus
of whimsy
britney 's
riveted to our seats
sufficiently funny
felinni
is deadly
the directors
epic '
, is such high-wattage brainpower coupled with pitch-perfect acting and an exquisite , unfakable sense of cinema .
had a time machine and
suspense , surprise and
fallible human beings ,
a sentimental but entirely irresistible portrait of three
springs to life
idiotic and ugly
squandering
a culture in conflict
like igby .
interplay and utter lack
a role that ford effortlessly filled with authority
friends will be friends through thick and thin
a sham construct based on theory , sleight-of-hand , and ill-wrought hypothesis .
this quietly lyrical tale probes the ambiguous welcome extended by iran to the afghani refugees who streamed across its borders , desperate for work and food .
are left with a handful of disparate funny moments of no real consequence
the hardscrabble lives of people on the economic fringes of margaret thatcher 's ruinous legacy
for the striking , quietly vulnerable personality of ms. ambrose
of the dynamic he 's dissecting
both as a detailed personal portrait and as a rather frightening examination of modern times
bedknobs and broomsticks , '' which also dealt with british children rediscovering the power of fantasy during wartime
to make his english-language debut with a film
you would n't want to live waydowntown , but
breaking out , and
small-budget
foster breathes life into a roll that could have otherwise been bland and run of the mill .
to pack raw dough in my ears
but the actors make this worth a peek .
he can
have infused frida with a visual style unique and inherent to the titular character 's paintings and in the process created a masterful work of art of their own .
if the movie were n't as beautifully shaped and as delicately calibrated in tone as it is
induces a kind of abstract guilt ,
those based-on-truth stories that persuades you , with every scene , that it could never really have happened this way
decent but dull .
some of the back-story is a little tired
ultimately ... the movie is too heady for children , and too preachy for adults .
harvesting purposes
that even its target audience talked all the way through it
claw
as an entertainment destination for the general public , kung pow sets a new benchmark for lameness .
have anything really interesting to say
cheat
does n't unveil it until the end , after endless scenes of him wheedling reluctant witnesses and pointing his camera through the smeared windshield of his rental car
angela gheorghiu
the same from taiwanese auteur tsai ming-liang ,
epic treatment
is not the perfect movie many have made it out to be
because eight legged freaks is partly an homage to them , tarantula and other low - budget b-movie thrillers of the 1950s and '60s , the movie is a silly -lrb- but not sophomoric -rrb- romp through horror and hellish conditions .
brutally honest documentary
the urban landscapes are detailed down to the signs on the kiosks , and the color palette , with lots of somber blues and pinks , is dreamy and evocative
of its footage
mr. audiard 's direction is fluid and quick .
so long as there are moviegoers anxious to see strange young guys doing strange guy things
as she tries to resuscitate the fun-loving libertine lost somewhere inside the conservative , handbag-clutching sarandon
much that is fresh to say about growing up catholic or , really , anything
intermezzo strain
, but differently
too many contrivances
's done
creating a more darkly
phone commercial
enjoyable in its own right
one saving grace
, todd solondz takes aim on political correctness and suburban families .
their contrast is neither dramatic nor comic -- it 's just a weird fizzle
small moments
its unintentional parallels might inadvertently evoke memories and emotions which are anything but humorous .
murder by numbers -rrb-
berkeley
enter and
was fundamentally unknowable
a bigger-name cast
nutty cliches
a week to live
predictable as the tides
i have to put up with 146 minutes of it
it 's not a bad plot ; but ,
surrounding them
the mind to enter and accept another world
none of the sheer lust
coming through
hairdo
of the burning man ethos
has n't escaped the rut dug by the last one
cut their losses -- and ours -- and retitle it the adventures of direct-to-video nash , and send it to its proper home
stevens has a flair for dialogue comedy , the film operates nicely off the element of surprise , and
the dots
so unabashedly hopeful that it actually makes the heart soar
wholly believable and heart-wrenching
retelling a historically significant , and personal , episode
make love a joy to behold
it may not be as cutting , as witty or as true as back in the glory days of weekend and two or three things i know about her , but who else engaged in filmmaking today is so cognizant of the cultural and moral issues involved in the process ?
charged music to the ears of cho 's fans
penned by a man who has little clue about either the nature of women or of friendship .
fails to do justice to either effort in three hours of screen time
the new film of anton chekhov 's the cherry orchard
adrien brody -- in the title role -- helps make the film 's conclusion powerful and satisfying
, stylized sequences
masochism
was vile enough
uproarious humor with an underlying seriousness that sneaks up on the viewer , providing an experience that is richer than anticipated
older
wasting
an engrossing portrait
-- or , worse yet , nonexistent --
predominantly amateur cast is painful to watch ,
emulates
patting people
directs
101
not even felinni would know what to make of this italian freakshow .
itinerant
disappointing in comparison to other recent war movies ... or any other john woo flick for that matter
the storytelling may be ordinary , but the cast is one of those all-star reunions that fans of gosford park have come to assume is just another day of brit cinema
is undone by his pretensions .
one of the few ` cool ' actors who never seems aware of his own coolness
really gives the film its oomph
for all ages -- a movie that will make you laugh
picture that illustrates an american tragedy
regurgitates and waters
davis ' candid , archly funny and deeply authentic take on intimate relationships comes to fruition in her sophomore effort .
then blood work is for you .
it wants to be a suspenseful horror movie or a weepy melodrama
that does n't
would gobble in dolby digital stereo
ever wanted to be an astronaut
vulgarity , sex scenes , and
it 's more enjoyable than i expected , though , and
saccharine as
animated movies
were it a macy 's thanksgiving day parade balloon
's a feel movie .
it simply lulls you into a gentle waking coma .
a cold movie
sheridan 's take on the author 's schoolboy memoir
one man 's quest to be president
its agenda
's one tough rock .
at all the wrong moments
particularly well made
of stortelling , todd solondz ' oftentimes funny , yet ultimately cowardly autocritique
ravishing costumes , eye-filling , wide-screen production design and joan 's wacky decision to stand by her man , no matter how many times he demonstrates that he 's a disloyal satyr
that beneath the hype , the celebrity , the high life , the conspiracies and the mystery there were once a couple of bright young men -- promising , talented , charismatic and tragically doomed
would n't be too crazy with his great-grandson 's movie splitting up in pretty much the same way .
surrender
i ca n't say this enough
to the chateau , a sense of light-heartedness , that makes it attractive throughout
star trek : nemesis is even more suggestive of a 65th class reunion mixer where only eight surviving members show up -- and there 's nothing to drink
melodramas
the psychological and philosophical material in italics
what sets
is a mess from start to finish
a sterling film - a cross between boys do n't cry , deliverance , and ode to billy joe - lies somewhere in the story of matthew shepard , but that film is yet to be made .
the economics
ministers and bible-study groups
texan director george ratliff
want to call domino 's
they sometimes still can be made
sputters
were , well ,
for younger kids
brings out the allegory with remarkable skill
have made a great saturday night live sketch , but a great movie it is not
from venus
full-frontal
it 's not like having a real film of nijinsky
john does
offer no easy rewards
but it 's defiantly and delightfully against the grain .
who was fundamentally unknowable even to his closest friends
matter how broomfield dresses it up
the setting turns out to be more interesting than any of the character dramas , which never reach satisfying conclusions .
pulp fiction
a rather tired
a strong-minded viewpoint ,
antics
is that it 's too close to real life to make sense
about surprising us by trying something new
james dean
bad company has one of the most moronic screenplays of the year , full of holes that will be obvious even to those who are n't looking for them .
at life in contemporary china
even action-comedy
frenetic
succumbs to the trap of the maudlin or tearful ,
the intrusion
exceeds expectations
two actors
what he 's already done way too often
its surprises
the addition of a wholly unnecessary pre-credit sequence designed to give some of the characters a ` back story
is a smart , romantic drama that dares to depict the french revolution from the aristocrats ' perspective
bigelow demonstrates a breadth of vision and an attention to detail that propels her into the upper echelons of the directing world .
smart , sassy and exceptionally charming
americans and brits
time has decided to stand still
in september
astonishing grandeur
i never thought i 'd say this
and about his responsibility to the characters
instead go rent `` shakes the clown '' , a much funnier film with a similar theme and an equally great robin williams performance .
far tamer
become expert fighters
dual performance
is n't as weird as it ought to be .
many shallower movies these days seem too long ,
nixon
a bold -lrb- and lovely -rrb- experiment
too long and bogs down in a surfeit of characters and unnecessary subplots
, quietly vulnerable personality
conscience reason
filled with more holes than clyde barrow 's car
the historical , philosophical , and
realize , much to our dismay ,
the recording sessions are intriguing , and
the typical hollywood disregard for historical truth and realism
these two literary figures , and
a movie that seems
hey , happy !
spielberg 's
savour
the latest eccentric
missed opportunities .
of memento
shrewd but
nike ad
smarter and much
in the broiling sun for a good three days
tortured , dull artist
same vein
puts wang at the forefront of china 's sixth generation of film makers
the film is well-crafted and this one is
there 's nothing more satisfying during a summer of event movies than a spy thriller like the bourne identity that 's packed with just as much intelligence as action .
concentrating on the elements of a revealing alienation among a culture of people who sadly are at hostile odds with one another through recklessness and retaliation
what in creation is going on
a tough-man contest
'll need a stronger stomach than us
were aware of
of sexual obsession
its welcome as tryingly as the title character
the bulk of the movie centers on the wrong character
uma
hustling on view
any other john woo
afford
camera movements
good girl
lisping
summer-camp talent show
it ca n't escape its past ,
romanced
a third-person story
with his inescapable past and uncertain future in a very shapable but largely unfulfilling present
by heart
from a philosophical emptiness and maddeningly sedate pacing
part biography ,
retiring heart to venture forth
have disrobed most of the cast , leaving their bodies exposed
has little wit and no surprises
for a murder mystery
be coasting
guest
overladen with plot conceits
unearth the quaking essence of passion , grief and fear
is essentially devoid of interesting characters or even a halfway intriguing plot
celebrates the group 's playful spark of nonconformity ,
mixes in as much humor as pathos
very good -lrb- but not great -rrb- movie
may be the first cartoon ever to look as if it were being shown on the projection television screen of a sports bar
of maternal instincts
emailed him point-to-point driving directions
improve
the dutiful efforts
to be an attempt at hardass american
compromise
might have been called freddy gets molested by a dog
own twist
elevated
could hate it for the same reason
too difficult
of freedom the iranian people already possess , with or without access to the ballot box
scooby-doo
hospitals , courts and welfare centers
a ` very sneaky ' butler
reassuring , retro uplifter .
builds up
works on some levels and is certainly worth seeing at least once
to see rob schneider in a young woman 's clothes
a touch
far-fetched premise , convoluted plot
actress and director
seems a prostituted muse ...
thin
be too busy
the widowmaker is derivative , overlong , and bombastic -- yet surprisingly entertaining
subject
feels the dimming of a certain ambition ,
flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas
conventional way
`` glory ''
some of the most poorly staged and lit action in memory
familiar but
starts slowly , but
going where no man has gone before
cribbing
from farewell-to-innocence movies like the wanderers and a bronx tale
that if the filmmakers just follow the books
of middle-aged romance
cheeks
broder 's screenplay is shallow , offensive and redundant , with pitifully few real laughs .
a romantic comedy that 's not the least bit romantic and only mildly funny
use a few good laughs
why film criticism can be considered work
lame sweet home leaves no southern stereotype unturned .
of golf clubs over one shoulder
gives an intriguing twist
-lrb- goldbacher -rrb-
the way we are
the gifted pearce on hand
i ca n't see why any actor of talent would ever work in a mcculloch production again if they looked at how this movie turned out .
a terrific screenplay and
his games of hide-and-seek
in death to smoochy
religious
show us the world they love and make
of the country
report card
becomes a fang-baring lullaby
memorable film
does n't reach them
you 're in for a painful ride .
a puzzling
used the emigre experience
unlike last year 's lame musketeer , this dumas adaptation entertains
trust
pressure
could young romantics out on a date
their scripts
hashiguchi vividly captures the way young japanese live now , chafing against their culture 's manic mix of millennial brusqueness and undying , traditional politesse .
the origin story is well told , and the characters will not disappoint anyone who values the original comic books
than lumps of coal
, this film 's heart is even more embracing than monty , if only because it accepts nasty behavior and severe flaws as part of the human condition .
an asian landscape painting
the bollywood films
the entire point of a shaggy dog story ,
yvan attal
encounters a substantial arc of change that does n't produce any real transformation
of its sparse dialogue
a loop
for naught
watch barbershop again if you 're in need of a cube fix -- this is n't worth sitting through .
to confuse
us love it , too .
your pulse ever racing
curiously stylized , quasi-shakespearean portrait
which is its subject
, it 's a conundrum not worth solving .
it 's more enjoyable than i expected , though ,
unpersuasive
works because its flabbergasting principals , 14-year-old robert macnaughton , 6-year-old drew barrymore and 10-year-old henry thomas , convince us of the existence of the wise , wizened visitor from a faraway planet .
is hard not to be especially grateful for freedom after a film like this
of the nature\/nurture argument in regards
stretches
even lower-wit
no amount of blood and disintegrating vampire cadavers
youngsters
lin chung 's
channel fans
to be a new yorker -- or , really ,
glass 's
been acceptable on the printed page of iles ' book
exploitation piece
that pg-13 rating
create characters out
's dull , spiritless , silly and monotonous
feels rigged and sluggish
will mistake it for an endorsement of the very things that bean abhors
also is n't embarrassed to make you reach for the tissues
somebody else
kline 's superbly nuanced performance , that pondering
skins has a desolate air
social texture and realism
gives us another peek at some of the magic we saw in glitter here in wisegirls .
then you get another phone call warning you that if the video is n't back at blockbuster before midnight , you 're going to face frightening late fees .
made but uninvolving
repugnance
earn her share of the holiday box office pie , although this movie makes one thing perfectly clear
offering up a hallucinatory dreamscape that frustrates and captivates
hollywood , success ,
for a common through-line
like the full monty , this is sure to raise audience 's spirits and leave them singing long after the credits roll .
talk to her is not the perfect movie many have made it out to be , but it 's still quite worth seeing .
is n't a product of its cinematic predecessors so much as an mtv , sugar hysteria , and playstation cocktail .
'll probably run out screaming
to pore over
a conversation starter
social critics
ca n't believe anyone would really buy this stuff
connect-the-dots
the cadence
the plot plummets into a comedy graveyard before janice comes racing to the rescue in the final reel .
the characters inhabit into a poem of art , music and metaphor
very mild
to skip the film and pick up the soundtrack
the ` are
this starts off with a 1950 's doris day feel
is a poster movie , a mediocre tribute to films like them
a way
offers instead
billy
cinematic canon
's also uninspired ,
eight crazy nights
is delightful in the central role
rewrite
flies out the window
directors dean deblois and chris sanders valiantly keep punching up the mix .
a hole in your head
simply by structuring the scenes as if they were jokes : a setup , delivery and payoff
some dramatic scenes that are jarring and deeply out of place in what could have -lrb- and probably should have -rrb- been a lighthearted comedy
are made of little moments .
for all the charm of kevin kline and a story that puts old-fashioned values under the microscope
from the consequences of its own actions and revelations
cut out figures from drawings and photographs and paste them together
study that made up for its rather slow beginning by drawing me into the picture
of a therapy-dependent flakeball
the bull
as a thoughtful and unflinching examination of an alternative lifestyle , sex with strangers is a success .
first question to ask about bad company
a powerful performance from mel gibson and a brutal 90-minute battle sequence that does everything but issue you a dog-tag and an m-16 .
slow down
to no good
most daring , and
disorienting
downright movie penance
bombshell
's truly awful and heartbreaking subject matter , but one whose lessons are well worth revisiting as many times as possible .
this amiable picture
engage and
has something to say
's hard to stop watching
ou 've got to love a disney pic with as little cleavage as this one has , and a heroine as feisty and principled as jane .
exists only
a few big laughs but many more that graze the funny bone
a film of delicate interpersonal
may be one of the most appealing movies ever made about an otherwise appalling , and downright creepy , subject -- a teenage boy in love with his stepmother .
it reveals
its huckster lapel
bromides and
with freeman and judd
enough flourishes and freak-outs
scratching your head in amazement over the fact
the quiet american is n't a bad film
ultimately this is a frustrating patchwork : an uneasy marriage of louis begley 's source novel -lrb- about schmidt -rrb- and an old payne screenplay .
always make it look easy , even though the reality is anything but
's as hard to classify as it is hard to resist
longest yard ... and the 1999 guy ritchie
twirling his hair on his finger
the fantastic and the believable
just about everyone involved here seems to be coasting .
good performances and
like ballistic : ecks vs. sever , were made for the palm screen
enjoyable big movie
but the movie 's narrative hook is way too muddled to be an effectively chilling guilty pleasure .
what a great shame that such a talented director as chen kaige has chosen to make his english-language debut with a film so poorly plotted and scripted .
appropriate the structure
bitter and less mature
energetic stunt sequences
of these days
animal planet documentary series
reasonably intelligent
the lightweight female empowerment
i 'm not sure these words have ever been together in the same sentence :
do so easily after a few tries and become expert fighters after a few weeks
is too often
tender movements
as the forced new jersey lowbrow accent uma had
to being lectured to by tech-geeks , if you 're up for that sort of thing
right film
respites
should please fans of chris fuhrman 's posthumously published cult novel .
the most part a useless movie ,
carefully nuanced
they do n't understand
fit for filling in during the real nba 's off-season
uneven film
themselves and their clients
ms. birot 's film
, rain is the far superior film .
both the movie and the title character played by brendan fraser
has a good bark ,
that hollywood expects people to pay to see it
gets its greatest play from the timeless spectacle of people
the finest kind
cute by half
persuades you , with every scene
only a fleeting grasp of how to develop them
my only complaint is that we did n't get more re-creations of all those famous moments from the show .
if damon and affleck attempt another project greenlight , next time out they might try paying less attention to the miniseries and more attention to the film it is about .
the characters take in this creed
technical triumph
was trying to decide what annoyed me most about god is great
`` the mask '' was for jim carrey
one of recent memory
is it hokey
's not scary in the slightest
the film affords us intriguing glimpses of the insights gleaned from a lifetime of spiritual inquiry , but
owes enormous debts to aliens and every previous dragon drama
the fun
's tough to tell which is in more abundant supply in this woefully hackneyed movie , directed by scott kalvert , about street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches , gratuitous violence , or empty machismo .
gut-clutching piece
black-owned
is so deadly dull that watching the proverbial paint dry would be a welcome improvement .
so it 's not a brilliant piece of filmmaking ,
his pathology
the novel 's
maryam is a small film , but it offers large rewards
funny -lrb- but ultimately silly -rrb- movie
you leave the theater
your ability to ever again maintain a straight face while speaking to a highway patrolman
a delightful stimulus
it plays like a reading from bartlett 's familiar quotations
workers
a certain scene
spider-man is better than any summer blockbuster we had to endure last summer , and hopefully , sets the tone for a summer of good stuff .
inviting all the same
the more overtly silly dialogue
may fall fast asleep
the film does n't have enough innovation or pizazz to attract teenagers , and
incorporates rotoscope animation for no apparent reason except
in his head
opaque enough
, organic character work
ferris bueller
it certainly wo n't win any awards in the plot department but it sets out with no pretensions and delivers big time
rumor , a muddled drama about coming to terms with death , feels impersonal , almost generic .
dynamism
sit near the back and
larger themes
swaying
they portray so convincingly
any better
is wonderful
have been allowed to use the word `` new '' in its title , because there 's not an original character , siuation or joke in the entire movie
ultimately feels as flat as the scruffy sands of its titular community .
feeble comedy
takes a surprising , subtle turn at the midway point
donovan
a boring man
the euphoria
fulfills one facet of its mission
a verbal duel
in the pile of useless actioners from mtv schmucks who do n't know how to tell a story for more than four minutes
ups
is compelling enough , but it 's difficult to shrug off the annoyance of that chatty fish .
plot or acting
lee 's
black-and-white and unrealistic .
a feature
a film centering on a traditional indian wedding in contemporary new delhi may not sound like specialized fare , but mira nair 's film is an absolute delight for all audiences
, popcorn movies
gorgeous animation and
a truly magical movie
that utterly transcend gender
vivid imagination
's little to be learned from watching ` comedian '
any edge or personality
of effecting change and inspiring hope
though not for everyone
one woman 's broken heart
as blasphemous and nonsensical
taking place
many can aspire but none can equal
this movie is 90 minutes long
the 50-something lovebirds
comic escapade
possession , '
uneasy blend
his hair
'll wonder if lopez 's publicist should share screenwriting credit .
wit and originality
familiar anti-feminist
interact
you think about the movie
is n't one moment in the film that surprises or delights
demands .
an honest effort
captivating coming-of-age story
as a nifty plot line in steven soderbergh 's traffic fails to arrive at any satisfying destination
get enough of libidinous young city dwellers
's simply
too many opportunities
happened to good actors .
a sub-formulaic slap in the face to seasonal cheer .
toward an audience full of masters of both
a dull , somnambulant exercise in pretension whose pervasive quiet
tawdry trash
an attempt to do something different over actually pulling it off
do n't
it feels a bit long
central romance
's sweet and fluffy at the time
up on silver bullets for director neil marshall 's intense freight
some tawdry kicks
tinged
is a constant
run out screaming
a chord
rousing ,
amusing , let alone funny
slyly
roberto benigni
brush up
look behind the curtain that separates comics from the people laughing in the crowd
best possible
stylistically
both a detective story and a romance spiced with the intrigue of academic skullduggery and politics .
, somnambulant exercise
be most effective if used as a tool to rally anti-catholic protestors
is clear : not easily and , in the end , not well enough .
for great cinema
will leave you with a smile on your face and a grumble in your stomach
had been tightened
sweet spot
salt-of-the-earth
is a satisfying well-made romantic comedy that 's both charming and well acted
an iraqi factory
a very talented but underutilized supporting cast
like lint in a fat man 's navel
a deceptively casual ode
sarah michelle gellar in the philadelphia story
of post-adolescent electra rebellion
this silly little cartoon
a watch that makes time go faster rather than
, '' it 's not .
unorthodox , abstract approach
played too skewed to ever get a hold on
it makes me feel weird \/ thinking about all the bad things in the world \/ like puppies with broken legs \/ and butterflies that die \/ and movies starring pop queens
once it 's started
to watch and -- especially -- to listen to
the death camp
coppola 's directorial debut
was once an amoral assassin just like the ones who are pursuing him
many complicated facial expressions
a man whose engaging manner and flamboyant style made him a truly larger-than-life character
a nice change
uzumaki 's interesting social parallel and defiant aesthetic
'' was for jim carrey
about starting with a more original story instead of just slapping extreme humor and gross-out gags on top of the same old crap
the next wave
furrow
soundtrack cd
heavy for all that has preceded it
deniro 's once promising career and the once grand long beach boardwalk
schaeffer is n't in this film , which may be why it works as well as it does .
for its 100 minutes running time , you 'll wait in vain for a movie to happen .
there are no movies of nijinsky ,
flat-out amusing , sometimes endearing and often fabulous , with a solid cast , noteworthy characters , delicious dialogue and a wide supply
slowed
redeem their mentally `` superior '' friends , family
all-powerful , a voice for a pop-cyber culture that feeds on her bjorkness
charming , thought-provoking new york fest
is clever enough
the film starts promisingly
its strange quirks
billy crystal
surrounding its ludicrous and contrived plot
great fun , full of the kind of energy it 's documenting
the humor has point
that even most contemporary adult movies are lacking
a piece of storytelling
many scenarios
is how its makers actually seem to understand what made allen 's romantic comedies so pertinent and enduring
entitled to take a deep bow for fashioning an engrossing entertainment out of an almost sure-fire prescription for a critical and commercial disaster
saddled with an amateurish screenplay
at times , the movie looks genuinely pretty .
well-acted ,
made to transplant a hollywood star into newfoundland 's wild soil
relentlessly globalizing
resume
share the silver screen
deeper story
tepid and
surprisingly well
of fire
losing a job
a compelling story
for in heart
own actions and revelations
old-hat province
truly capture the terrifying angst of the modern working man without turning the film into a cheap thriller , a dumb comedy or a sappy
unleashes
lots of effort and intelligence are on display
the spark
one of the funniest motion pictures of the year , but ... also one of the most curiously depressing
norton holds the film together .
not-nearly - as-nasty - as-it
convinced that these women are spectacular
instalment
in the larger picture it paints - of a culture in conflict with itself , with the thin veneer of nationalism that covers our deepest , media-soaked fears
involve a dentist drill
ayatollah
characters who sometimes feel more like literary conceits than flesh-and-blood humans
racial insensitivity
the big-fisted direction of jez butterworth , who manages to blast even the smallest sensitivities from the romance with his clamorous approach
prevents them
set-up
satisfyingly scarifying , fresh and old-fashioned at the same time
allegedly `` inspired '' was a lot funnier
real women may have many agendas
it 's an ambitious film ,
find anything
might 've been an exhilarating exploration of an odd love triangle
too many pointless
a project of such vast proportions
little atmosphere is generated by the shadowy lighting
so striking
austin powers extravaganza
a pretty funny movie ,
tiresome jargon
tossed into the lake of fire
sleeping dogs lie
a hundred times
that covers our deepest , media-soaked fears
its worst harangues
would imply
never growing old
the vampire chronicles
jewish ww ii
needed more emphasis on the storytelling and less on the glamorous machine that thrusts the audience into a future they wo n't much care about .
much of the action
drug jokes
work much better as a one-hour tv documentary
, satan is throwing up his hands in surrender , is firing his r&d people , and has decided he will just screen the master of disguise 24\/7 .
a must-see
, mesmerizing
entrepreneurial zeal
a bland animated sequel that
bland murder-on-campus
if -lrb- jaglom 's -rrb- latest effort is not the director at his most sparkling , some of its repartee is still worth hearing .
newsreels
competent , unpretentious entertainment
continues to force himself on people and into situations that would make lesser men run for cover
posits
clever line
... either you 're willing to go with this claustrophobic concept or you 're not .
own considerable achievement
wastes its time
should drop everything and run to ichi .
labored gentility
at 90 minutes this movie is short , but it feels much longer .
plays as dramatic
despairingly
of suffocation
bold presentation
harry &
gripping portrait
camera moves
paul thomas anderson 's magnolia and
exhibitionism
what remains
for the non-fan
igby goes
on me
these ambitions , laudable in themselves
that did n't sell many records but helped change a nation
we admire this film for its harsh objectivity and refusal to seek our tears , our sympathies .
a classic fairy tale that perfectly captures the wonders and worries of childhood in a way that few movies have ever approached
a smug and convoluted action-comedy that does n't allow an earnest moment to pass without reminding audiences that it 's only a movie .
photographed with melancholy richness and eloquently performed yet also decidedly uncinematic
it gets harder and harder to understand her choices
yorkers
shatner
peppering this urban study with references to norwegian folktales , villeneuve creates in maelstrom a world where the bizarre is credible and the real turns magical .
, welcome to collinwood never catches fire .
two guys
steven seagal
the performances are all solid ;
from reaching happiness
spend your benjamins on a matinee .
it is set in a world that is very , very far from the one most of us inhabit .
readings
to get the audience to buy just
their characters
ransacks its archives
did n't hollywood
has a bracing truth that 's refreshing after the phoniness of female-bonding pictures like divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood
evocative imagery
the least demanding of demographic groups
is a movie so insecure about its capacity to excite that it churns up not one but two flagrantly fake thunderstorms to underscore the action .
ride the big metaphorical wave that is life -- wherever it takes you
match his ambition
the film careens from one colorful event to another without respite
live the mood rather than savour the story
the only camouflage
elicit more of a sense of deja vu
borrows from bad lieutenant and les vampires
stevens has a flair for dialogue comedy
of cinema 's inability to stand in for true , lived experience
movie star
eyre needs to take a good sweat to clarify his cinematic vision before his next creation and remember the lessons of the trickster spider .
, it is a great film .
a neat twist , subtly rendered
some intelligent observations
i was entranced .
primary goal
acted , emotionally devastating piece
we 'd live in if argento 's hollywood counterparts ... had this much imagination and nerve
straining to get by on humor that is not even as daring as john ritter 's glory days on three 's company .
digs
for a second
the kid
in their recklessness
both people 's capacity for evil
no psychology here ,
narcissism and
induces
the depth or sophistication that would make watching such a graphic treatment of the crimes bearable
roberto alagna as her lover mario cavaradossi , and ruggero as the villainous , lecherous police chief scarpia
the problem with the bread , my sweet
funny and sad
can not recommend it , because it overstays its natural running time
kirshner wins , but it 's close . -rrb-
looks back on those places he saw at childhood , and captures them by freeing them from artefact , and by showing them heartbreakingly drably
the formula
is that while no art grows from a vacuum , many artists exist in one .
might think he was running for office -- or trying to win over a probation officer
as that sentiment
wendigo wants to be a monster movie for the art-house crowd ,
pleasant tale
an action cartoon that 's suspenseful enough for older kids but not too scary for the school-age crowd
shag
griffiths and mr. pryce
the best possible senses
a string
as aimless as an old pickup skidding completely out of control on a long patch of black ice , the movie makes two hours feel like four .
her good looks
thinking that we needed sweeping , dramatic , hollywood moments to keep us
i 'm sorry to say that this should seal the deal
poignant and uplifting
the ridiculous dialog or the oh-so convenient plot twists
and at
returns to his son 's home after decades away
of just how much more grueling and time-consuming the illusion of work is than actual work
a lot nastier
almost saccharine domestic interludes
if you 're down for a silly hack-and-slash flick , you can do no wrong with jason x.
explosive physical energy and convincing intelligence
the movie around them
knows how to make our imagination
for sharp objects
a powerful sequel and one of the best films of the year
kevin pollak , former wrestler chyna
with the prospect of films like kangaroo jack about to burst across america 's winter movie screens it 's a pleasure to have a film like the hours as an alternative .
... delivers few moments of inspiration amid the bland animation and simplistic story .
formula payback and the big payoff
is a frighteningly fascinating contradiction
a must-see for fans of thoughtful war films and those interested in the sights and sounds of battle .
his problematic quest
'd be lying if i said my ribcage did n't ache by the end of kung pow
any of the signposts , as if
of art
many artists exist in one
a visual treat
freshly
the outrageous
a revealing look at the collaborative process and
exuberance and
imax
hit-man
what he does best
a bewilderingly brilliant and entertaining
, their capacity to explain themselves has gone the same way as their natural instinct for self-preservation
versus reality
for something entertaining
revel in its splendor
very real and amusing
its dark , delicate treatment
an intense and engrossing head-trip
more than two
particularly if anyone still thinks this conflict can be resolved easily , or soon
back-stabbing babes
as before , from the incongruous but chemically perfect teaming of crystal and de niro
doze off for a few minutes or
created a wry , winning , if languidly paced , meditation
it more closely resembles this year 's version of tomcats
sampi
to hell
was essentially ,
our interest , but its just not a thrilling movie
the only thing that i ever saw that was written down were the zeroes on my paycheck
'll still be glued to the screen .
is a vh1 behind the music special that has something a little more special behind it : music that did n't sell many records but helped change a nation .
it 's a feel-good movie about which you can actually feel good .
enjoyably dumb , sweet , and intermittently hilarious --
has a bloated plot that stretches the running time about 10 minutes
-lrb- garbus -rrb- discards the potential for pathological study , exhuming instead , the skewed melodrama of the circumstantial situation .
of crudup 's anchoring performance
predisposed to like it
captures the debilitating grief
who are drying out from spring break
sharp satire
its undoing
dehumanizing and
daily ills
, wizened
or identification frustratingly
that background
though no
an american director in years
tries the viewer 's patience with slow pacing and a main character who sometimes defies sympathy
dissing
eight legged freaks ?
while his characters are acting horribly
of a poetic
it 's a very sincere work ,
the life of moviemaking
a movie that the less charitable might describe as a castrated cross between highlander and lolita .
these characters are so well established that the gang feels comfortable with taking insane liberties and doing the goofiest stuff out of left field
thoughtful consideration
of janice beard -lrb- eileen walsh -rrb- when her real-life persona is so charmless and vacant
protect each other
treat for its depiction on not giving up on dreams when you 're a struggling nobody .
stunt doubles and
-- a film less about refracting all of world war ii through the specific conditions of one man , and more about that man
this new version
, ignorant fairies is still quite good-natured and not a bad way to spend an hour or two .
thanks to an astonishingly witless script
every top-notch british actor who did not appear in gosford park -lrb- as well as one , ms. mirren , who did -rrb-
, yet compelling
careful attention
deserve a passing grade
is n't a new plot
, he focuses on the anguish that can develop when one mulls leaving the familiar to traverse uncharted ground .
about a young woman 's face , and by casting an actress whose face projects that woman 's doubts and yearnings
this reactionary thriller
this would have been better than the fiction it has concocted ,
as demme experiments
going through the paces again with his usual high melodramatic style of filmmaking
this is christmas future for a lot of baby boomers .
the capable clayburgh and
will work out
but it never quite adds up
undercut by the brutality of the jokes , most at women 's expense
gerardo
enough may pander to our basest desires for payback
has the glorious , gaudy benefit of much stock footage of those days , featuring all manner of drag queen , bearded lady and lactating hippie
the mark of a respectable summer blockbuster is one of two things : unadulterated thrills or genuine laughs .
including most of the actors
a classical actress
another genre exercise , gangster no. 1
that eats , meddles , argues , laughs , kibbitzes and fights
the thought
see the attraction for the sole reason
'd swear you
with or without ballast tanks
both the scenic splendor
where it began
a good-natured ensemble comedy that tries hard to make the most of a bumper
would be even more indistinct than it is were it not for the striking , quietly vulnerable personality of ms. ambrose
the company
comes far closer than many movies to expressing the way many of us live -- someplace between consuming self-absorption and insistently demanding otherness .
proves tiresome , with the surface histrionics failing to compensate for the paper-thin characterizations and facile situations .
the testimony of witnesses
and well
, invincible shows he 's back in form , with an astoundingly rich film .
a film clocks in around 90 minutes these days
thrills from your halloween entertainment
sensitive and
urban angst
is unconvincing soap opera that tornatore was right to cut .
tends to do a little fleeing of its own
now he makes them .
at the same easy targets as other rowdy raunch-fests -- farts , boobs , unmentionables --
bring off
bearable .
the tv
without sacrificing its high-minded appeal
p.t. anderson understands the grandness of romance and
film culture
surfing movies
a great shame
its simplicity puts an exclamation point on the fact that this is n't something to be taken seriously ,
own floundering way
flat
occasional jarring glimpses
do better elsewhere
overall it 's an entertaining and informative documentary .
interesting and likable
hard ground
when green threw medical equipment at a window ; not because it was particularly funny ,
in its own aloof , unreachable way it 's so fascinating you wo n't be able to look away for a second .
le besco
starts out with tremendous promise , introducing an intriguing and alluring premise , only to fall prey to a boatload of screenwriting cliches that sink it faster than a leaky freighter
his cipherlike personality
fascinating subject
from mtv schmucks who do n't know how to tell a story for more than four minutes
a movie that 's just plain awful but still manages to entertain on a guilty-pleasure , so-bad-it 's - funny level .
myopic mystery
disney cartoon
one thing to read about
smart-aleck film school brat
majidi 's
jackson tries to keep the plates spinning as best he can , but all the bouncing back and forth ca n't help but become a bit tedious -- even with the breathtaking landscapes and villainous varmints there to distract you from the ricocheting .
for the ridicule factor
davis the performer is plenty fetching enough , but she needs to shake up the mix , and work in something that does n't feel like a half-baked stand-up routine
for fun-seeking summer audiences
rob schneider ,
than , as was more likely ,
brings this unknown slice of history affectingly
there 's much tongue in cheek in the film
with a `` spy kids '' sequel opening
good-bad that makes eight legged freaks a perfectly entertaining summer diversion
, they go to a picture-perfect beach during sunset .
whipping out the dirty words and punching people in the stomach again
, this could be a passable date film .
mattel executives and lobbyists
different over actually pulling it off
the better film 's
a shelf somewhere
a moving and important film
spy kids 2
its subject
for every articulate player
's a film that affirms the nourishing aspects of love and companionship
watstein
uncomfortably timely ,
this year 's version
weighted down with slow , uninvolving storytelling
arrive early and
better characters , some genuine quirkiness and
though impostor deviously adopts the guise of a modern motion picture , it too is a bomb .
this rich
a preordained `` big moment ''
most movie riddles
targeted at people who like to ride bikes
construct a story
-lrb- allen -rrb- manages to breathe life into this somewhat tired premise .
one visual marvel
blown up
not fully
past 20 minutes
stylized swedish fillm about a modern city where all the religious and civic virtues that hold society in place are in tatters .
visual sequence
in its treatment of the dehumanizing and ego-destroying process of unemployment , time out offers an exploration that is more accurate than anything i have seen in an american film .
suffers from all the excesses of the genre .
in cinema history as the only movie ever in which the rest of the cast was outshined by ll cool j.
eating , sleeping and
crummy-looking
a workman 's grasp
to the scorpion king
where tom green stages his gags as assaults on america 's knee-jerk moral sanctimony
no easy answers
are cast adrift in various new york city locations with no unifying rhythm or visual style .
imaginative teacher
the picture
crosses arnie
ends up offering nothing more than the latest schwarzenegger or stallone flick
unforgettable characters
-lrb- the kid 's -rrb- just too bratty for sympathy ,
ended so damned soon
-lrb- creates -rrb- the worst kind of mythologizing , the kind that sacrifices real heroism and abject suffering for melodrama .
may leave the theater with more questions than answers , but darned if your toes wo n't still be tapping
plotless , shapeless
appetizing
including mine
mechanical you can smell the grease on the plot
its unflinching
loses its ability to shock and amaze .
should be expected from any movie with a `` 2 '' at the end of its title .
a recent movie
is a few bits funnier than malle 's dud ,
required
a strangely
an exercise in chilling style , and
full frontal , which opens today nationwide , could almost be classified as a movie-industry satire , but
a surge through swirling rapids or a leap from pinnacle to pinnacle
the devastatingly telling impact
a hopeless , unsatisfying muddle
recklessness and
kathryn bigelow
requirement
work us
speaks volumes , offering up a hallucinatory dreamscape that frustrates and captivates
a feel-good movie about which you can actually feel good
open yourself up to mr. reggio 's theory of this imagery as the movie 's set
when you 're over 100
warfare
barbara 's sadness
for prevention rather than to place blame
part entertainment
is just the sort for those moviegoers who complain that ` they do n't make movies like they used to anymore
bottom-rung
legally blonde and sweet home abomination
if you saw benigni 's pinocchio at a public park , you 'd grab your kids and run and then probably call the police .
cheapen the overall effect .
idiosyncratic strain
is dark , brooding and slow , and
the needlessly poor quality of its archival prints and film footage
kids five and up
if you 're just in the mood for a fun -- but bad -- movie , you might want to catch freaks as a matinee .
erratic dramedy
've somehow
stephen -rrb-
have made the old boy 's characters more quick-witted than any english lit
is the best he 's been in years
sweaty-palmed fun
difficult
an unusual protagonist -lrb- a kilt-wearing jackson -rrb- and subject matter
explored with infinitely more grace and eloquence
oliver
, is robbed and replaced with a persecuted `` other
skillfully
scherfig 's
makes his start at the cia
slowed down by a stroke
returning david s. goyer
coloured ,
his league
american cinema
visionary
a compelling look
even when there are lulls , the emotions seem authentic , and the picture is so lovely toward the end ... you almost do n't notice the 129-minute running time
cycle
toughest ages
true events
unlike lots of hollywood fluff , this has layered , well-developed characters and some surprises .
less sense
like explosions , sadism and seeing people beat each other to a pulp
robert altman , spike lee , the coen brothers and
dorkier aspects
make a credible case for reports
offers rare insight into the structure of relationships
30-year
-lrb- the film 's -rrb- taste for `` shock humor '' will wear thin on all but those weaned on the comedy of tom green and the farrelly brothers
despite downplaying her good looks
in recent cinematic history
the least bit ashamed in admitting that my enjoyment came at the expense of seeing justice served , even if it 's a dish that 's best served cold
the lack of linearity
soulless
is so convinced of its own brilliance that , if it were a person , you 'd want to smash its face in
it 's a movie that gets under your skin .
it has fun with the quirks of family life
summer x games
's not all new
for sports aficionados and for ordinary louts whose idea of exercise is climbing the steps of a stadium-seat megaplex
a moldy-oldie , not-nearly - as-nasty - as-it -
the all-too-familiar dramatic arc of the holocaust escape story
is grisly
interference
the mediterranean sparkles
an infomercial
bourgeois
been there squirm with recognition
the phrase ` life affirming ' because it usually means ` schmaltzy
the comic opportunities richly rewarded
a very familiar tale , one that 's been told by countless filmmakers about italian - , chinese - , irish - , latin - , indian - , russian - and other hyphenate american young men struggling to balance conflicting cultural messages
cavorting
european gay movies
and uninspired .
to be both hugely entertaining and uplifting
the margin
mexican and burns its kahlories
's no real reason to see it
who is in complete denial about his obsessive behavior
presented in convincing way
to avoid being recognized as the man who bilked unsuspecting moviegoers
creating an intriguing species of artifice
n the hood
that as a compliment
, the essence of a great one is in there somewhere .
is betrayed by the surprisingly shoddy makeup work .
who play their roles with vibrant charm
leave everyone else yawning with admiration
an `` o bruin
is pure punk existentialism
also will win you over , in a big way
deep emotional motivation
things interesting
wills between bacon and theron
church-wary
-lrb- washington 's -rrb- strong hand , keen eye , sweet spirit and good taste
creeps you
this amiable picture talks tough ,
this unimaginative comedian
oppressive , morally superior good-for-you quality
accept the characters and the film , flaws and all
the cinematography to the outstanding soundtrack and unconventional narrative
the closing bout
comfort and familiarity
an ill-conceived
big fat liar
their fears and foibles
has none of the crackle of `` fatal attraction '' , `` 9 1\/2 weeks '' , or even `` indecent proposal '' ,
it 's a smart , funny look at an arcane area of popular culture
simply handling conventional material in a conventional way
i prefer to think of it as `` pootie tang with a budget . ''
good guys and bad
cage manages a degree of casual realism
punches
mediocre collection
such provocative material
short-story quaint , touchingly mending a child 's pain for his dead mother via communication with an old woman straight out of eudora welty
'53 original
of a public service
escapism
directed but terminally cute drama .
good music documentary
forced to watch him try out so many complicated facial expressions
should be doing a lot of things , but does n't .
a plethora of engaging diatribes on the meaning of ` home
mix
strips
drumline is its energy
produced sparkling retina candy
mick jagger 's sex life
their own
often-funny comedy
soothing
sustain a laugh
appeal to anyone willing to succumb to it
writer-director parker
a coming-of-age tale
a 12-year-old welsh boy
despite its faults , gangs excels in spectacle and pacing .
occasionally
of not-so-funny gags , scattered moments of lazy humor
salma hayek
goes nowhere .
of the joyous , turbulent self-discovery
is truly funny , playing a kind of ghandi gone bad
of simply handling conventional material in a conventional way
hyphenate american young men
only of
blood-splattering
the usual portrayals
a waste of de niro , mcdormand and the other good actors
fascinated
wonderland
is funny , insightfully human
guilt-suffused melodrama
could use a little more humanity , but it never lacks in eye-popping visuals
credited with remembering his victims
he adapted elfriede jelinek 's novel
the ` qatsi ' trilogy ,
i do n't think this movie loves women at all .
bring cohesion to pamela 's emotional roller coaster life
the plot of the comeback curlers is n't very interesting actually , but what i like about men with brooms and what is kind of special is how the film knows what 's unique and quirky about canadians
by applying definition to both sides of the man , the picture realizes a fullness that does not negate the subject .
's the worst movie i 've seen this summer
entirely wholesome -rrb-
the little nuances that perhaps had to escape from director mark romanek 's self-conscious scrutiny to happen , that finally get under your skin
dumb ,
sticks with its subjects a little longer and
pretentious as the title may be
, contrived plotting , stereotyped characters and woo 's over-the-top instincts as a director undermine the moral dilemma at the movie 's heart .
kevin smith ,
manages to do all three quite well , making it one of the year 's most enjoyable releases
using a stock plot , about a boy injects just enough freshness into the proceedings to provide an enjoyable 100 minutes in a movie theater .
midnight flick
is shockingly bad and absolutely unnecessary
grab your kids
of all fears
of old french cinema
laughs -- sometimes a chuckle , sometimes a guffaw
charming result
any of the qualities that made the first film so special
occurs about 7 times during windtalkers is a good indication of how serious-minded the film is .
perhaps ,
leonine power
main
of love and companionship
story to tell
the title performance
must be given to the water-camera operating team of don king , sonny miller , and michael stewart .
flippant
of low-grade dreck that usually goes straight to video -- with a lousy script , inept direction , pathetic acting , poorly dubbed dialogue and murky cinematography , complete with visible boom mikes
worldly-wise and very funny
the level of intelligence and visual splendour that can be seen in other films
a star
enjoy the movie
is simple but absorbing
if it were an obligation
pitiful , slapdash disaster .
the key to stand-up is to always make it look easy , even though the reality is anything but
a damn fine
gives us episodic choppiness , undermining the story 's emotional thrust .
grisly corpse
the armenian genocide deserves a more engaged and honest treatment .
holds interest
whodunit
a love story as sanguine as its title
english-language version
is told from paul 's perspective
cedar 's
new plot conceptions
, the french-produced `` read my lips '' is a movie that understands characters must come first .
stretched out to feature length
a lighthearted glow ,
's not just a feel-good movie
a breezy blend of art , history , esoteric musings and philosophy .
deception
, haneke 's portrait of an upper class austrian society and the suppression of its tucked away
even if it pushes its agenda too forcefully
her passionate , tumultuous affair with musset
less horrifying for it
vaporize from your memory minutes after it ends
of this slight coming-of-age\/coming-out tale
forget the misleading title , what 's with the unexplained baboon cameo ?
is hampered by its predictable plot and paper-thin supporting characters
a tinge of understanding for her actions
entire running time
to direct-to-video irrelevancy
the lazy plotting
serene , the humor wry and sprightly
crap
is deadly dull
reign of fire has the disadvantage of also looking cheap .
a boring man , made watchable by a bravura performance from a consummate actor incapable of being boring
governments lie
, poetic road movie
the ball
that works even without vulgarity , sex scenes , and cussing
gives dahmer
summons
a romantic
laggard drama wending its way to an uninspired philosophical epiphany
an imaginative filmmaker
there is no psychology here , and no real narrative logic -- just a series of carefully choreographed atrocities , which become strangely impersonal and abstract .
of words
acts like a doofus
marxian
most flamboyant female comics
trailer park magnolia : too long , too cutesy , too sure of its own importance , and possessed of that peculiar tension of being too dense & about nothing at all
some of the visual flourishes are a little too obvious , but restrained and subtle storytelling , and
its plot
the queasy-stomached critic who staggered from the theater and blacked out in the lobby
a long workout
even more suggestive
through crap like this
an innocent yet fervid conviction
javier bardem
afraid of biting the hand that has finally , to some extent , warmed up to him
your indifference
enthusiasts
than listening to a four-year-old
major acting lessons and
unfunny and unentertaining
visual hideousness
never seem to match the power of their surroundings .
even a story immersed in love , lust , and sin
drunken driver
speck
imagine entertainment
evoke a japan bustling atop an undercurrent of loneliness and isolation
considers various levels of reality
improve the film for you
asiaphiles
can not adequately describe co-writer\/director peter jackson 's expanded vision of j.r.r. tolkien 's middle-earth
willingness
julie davis is the kathie lee gifford of film directors , sadly proving once again ego does n't always go hand in hand with talent .
seem to have been conjured up only 10 minutes prior to filming
much obvious
the hours does n't connect in a neat way , but introduces characters who illuminate mysteries of sex , duty and love .
of china 's now numerous , world-renowned filmmakers
simply feel wrong
the most positive thing that can be said about the new rob schneider vehicle
in a manner
of the gambles of the publishing world
is that the entire exercise has no real point .
draw people
fred schepisi 's tale of four englishmen facing the prospect of their own mortality views youthful affluence not as a lost ideal but a starting point .
lifts this tale of cannibal lust above the ordinary
commercial fare
you 've seen it all before , even if you 've never come within a mile of the longest yard
scored and powered
sofia
even the most unlikely
charisma make up for a derivative plot
between art and commerce
the modest , crowd-pleasing goals
the former mr. drew barrymore
well-meaning patronizing
sacrifices
about a young woman 's face
and political issues
, sometimes inspiring ,
far less enjoyable
teaming
add up to much
is a harrowing movie about how parents know where all the buttons are , and how to push them
shindler
the movie ultimately relies a bit too heavily on grandstanding , emotional , rocky-like moments
how this gets us in trouble
any movie that makes hard work
's not enough intelligence , wit or innovation on the screen to attract and sustain an older crowd .
emerged
a mood that 's sustained through the surprisingly somber conclusion
what 's most offensive is n't the waste of a good cast , but
an entertaining mix
imagined glory
21st century morality play
hallmark card sentimentality and goofy , life-affirming moments straight out of a cellular phone commercial
filmmakers david weissman and bill weber benefit enormously from the cockettes ' camera craziness -- not only did they film performances , but they did the same at home
lip-reading
disrobed most of the cast ,
by movies ' end
be a serious exploration of nuclear terrorism
who tries to help a jewish friend
exploitation
a gut-wrenching examination
it comes out on video
resonant psychological study
ludicrous enough
made him a truly larger-than-life character
the duke something of a theatrical air
a substantial arc
trick
immaculate
the emotional evolution
gun firing
weird
's at once laughable and compulsively watchable , in its committed dumbness .
authentically vague , but
save everyone the misery
of its strengths
endearing about it
throws a bunch of hot-button items in the viewer 's face and asks to be seen as hip , winking social commentary
beauty ,
the film boasts at least a few good ideas and features some decent performances , but the result is disappointing .
degree
is n't it a bit early in his career for director barry sonnenfeld to do a homage to himself
like those d.w. griffith made in the early days of silent film
that is actually funny with the material
honest insight
violent and mindless
, it will remind them that hong kong action cinema is still alive and kicking .
lilia 's
sick sense
emergence
quite a bit of heart
can only
winces , clutches his chest and gasps for breath .
succeed
sounds like the stuff of lurid melodrama
your appetite for canned corn
be excited that it has n't gone straight to video ?
portraying
right direction
contentedly
sorority boys ,
optimism
's too close to real life to make sense
even more compelling
upper teens may get cynical .
's so sloppily written and cast that you can not believe anyone more central to the creation of bugsy than the caterer
self-deprecating
goldbacher draws on an elegant visual sense and a talent for easy , seductive pacing
, the film works as well as it does because of the performances .
is that secret ballot is a comedy , both gentle and biting .
of read my lips
tearing ` orphans ' from their mothers
be entertained by the sight of someone getting away with something
intacto 's '' dangerous
utterly painful to watch
the word -- mindless , lifeless , meandering , loud , painful , obnoxious
but instead comes closer to the failure of the third revenge of the nerds sequel .
the believer
inherent limitations
... bright , intelligent , and humanly funny film .
if you do n't know the band or the album 's songs by heart
an enthralling ,
nba properties
into the story
the seat
in breaking glass and marking off the `` miami vice '' checklist of power boats , latin music and dog tracks
should be as entertaining as it is
for sure
need for people of diverse political perspectives to get along despite their ideological differences
enjoyable , if occasionally flawed , experiment
more questions
quite unengaging
's well worth a rental
who really steals the show
emphasizes the q in quirky ,
visually sumptuous but intellectually stultifying .
is a movie that deserves recommendation
fatal attraction
singer\/composer bryan adams contributes a slew of songs -- a few potential hits , a few more simply intrusive to the story -- but the whole package certainly captures the intended , er , spirit of the piece
unpredictable comedy
the rare trick
, you 'd have a hard time believing it was just coincidence .
dreamy
quality band
convinced i could keep a family of five blind , crippled , amish people alive in this situation better than these british soldiers do at keeping themselves kicking
of old ` juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks with titles
sets the film apart is debrauwer 's refusal to push the easy emotional buttons
airless
is worth your time , especially
the most opaque , self-indulgent and just plain goofy an excuse for a movie as you can imagine .
hanna-barbera
to find new avenues of discourse on old problems
spy-vs .
-lrb- or cinema seats -rrb-
but seriously , folks , it does n't work .
suffers from its timid parsing of the barn-side target of sons trying to breach gaps in their relationships with their fathers
bartleby 's
of toy story 2
stand up in the theater and
worse : the poor acting by the ensemble cast , the flat dialogue by vincent r. nebrida or the gutless direction by laurice guillen
flies out the window , along with the hail of bullets , none of which ever seem to hit sascha .
stretched out
from her own screenplay , jumps to the head of the class of women 's films that manage to avoid the ghetto of sentimental chick-flicks by treating female follies with a satirical style
a talent
itself a more streamlined
it does somehow manage to get you under its spell .
earnest
cirulnick
immerse us
the determination
cheats on itself and retreats to comfortable territory .
its subsequent reinvention ,
's a rollicking adventure for you and all your mateys , regardless of their ages
been a short film
records
contains some hefty thematic material
satisfaction
a subject you thought would leave you cold
short and often
unique or memorable
megaplex
on trees , b.s. one another
and rough-hewn vanity project
not least
wore out its welcome with audiences several years ago
whatever the movie 's sentimental , hypocritical lessons about sexism , its true colors come out in various wet t-shirt and shower scenes .
benjamins
redundant , sloppy
's most
moviehouse
the war of the roses ,
easier to sit through than this hastily dubbed disaster
this movie
makes me wonder if lawrence hates criticism so much that he refuses to evaluate his own work .
twist that everyone except the characters in it can see coming a mile away
it 's far tamer than advertised
the best thing i can say about this film is that i ca n't wait to see what the director does next .
she dies
a high concept vehicle for two bright stars of the moment who can rise to fans ' lofty expectations
have been sacrificed for skin
marine\/legal mystery
water torture seem appealing
on three or four more endings
, offering fine acting moments and pungent
their intelligence
the three leads produce adequate performances , but what 's missing from this material is any depth of feeling
for every articulate player , such as skateboarder tony hawk or bmx rider mat hoffman , are about a half dozen young turks angling to see how many times they can work the words `` radical '' or `` suck '' into a sentence .
aspires to be more than another `` best man '' clone by weaving a theme throughout this funny film .
bring tissues
with the lazy material and the finished product 's unshapely look
in ladies ' underwear
director john stockwell
relying on the viewer
there are laughs aplenty , and
it veered off too far into the exxon zone , and left me behind at the station looking for a return ticket to realism
overlong and not well-acted , but credit writer-producer-director
it 's not nearly as fresh or enjoyable as its predecessor , but there are enough high points to keep this from being a complete waste of time .
a disloyal satyr
above the run-of-the-mill singles blender
getting around
leading a double life in an american film only comes to no good ,
film school
supplied by epps
see it now , before the inevitable hollywood remake flattens out all its odd , intriguing wrinkles .
that it 's offensive ,
those intolerant of the more common saccharine genre
a bit of a downer and a little over-dramatic at times , but
reign of fire is hardly the most original fantasy film ever made
contrasting
sights and
will warm your heart without making you feel guilty about it .
of high
pleasure
colorful , energetic and sweetly whimsical ... the rare sequel that 's better than its predecessor
must shoot it in the head
for all its social and political potential
that haunts us precisely because it can never be seen
his tongue
the disjointed mess
swirl
of patience
showtime 's starry cast
the screenwriter and director michel gondry
able to hit on a 15-year old when you 're over 100
daytime soaper
moved to the edge of their seats
drowns out the promise of the romantic angle
ca n't get no satisfaction without the latter
very simple story
ethnic
an after school special
it 's so fascinating you wo n't be able to look away for a second .
the fourth `` pokemon ''
do a great job of anchoring the characters in the emotional realities of middle age
playing one another
people 's
a loose collection
a hidden-agenda drama
ca n't swim represents an engaging and intimate first feature by a talented director to watch
hard to shake the feeling that it was intended to be a different kind of film
out-outrage or
of this debut venture
we 've seen the hippie-turned-yuppie plot before
is a frustrating patchwork : an uneasy marriage of louis begley 's source novel -lrb- about schmidt -rrb- and an old payne screenplay .
will play the dark , challenging tune taught by the piano teacher
for a director i admire
into bizarre , implausible behavior
your pay per view dollar
insists on the importance of those moments
walled-off
rhapsodize cynicism , with repetition and languorous slo-mo sequences
the best possible senses of both those words
might be a release
in world cinema
the new populist comedies that underscore the importance of family tradition and familial community
proficiently enough to trounce its overly comfortable trappings
to tell : his own
to garner the film a `` cooler '' pg-13 rating
lacking the broader vision that has seen certain trek films ... cross over to a more mainstream audience
a series of tales
weirdo actor crispin glover
should stop trying to please his mom .
no big whoop , nothing new to see , zero thrills , too many flashbacks and a choppy ending make for a bad film .
there 's an admirable rigor to jimmy 's relentless anger , and to the script 's refusal of a happy ending , but as those monologues stretch on and on , you realize there 's no place for this story to go but down .
a scummy ripoff of david cronenberg
too heavily
a high-tech tux that transforms its wearer into a superman
adam sandler 's eight crazy nights
a derivative collection of horror and sci-fi
engaging historical drama that hollywood appears to have given up on in favor of sentimental war movies in the vein of ` we were soldiers
know the picture is in trouble
mysterious ,
like all great films about a life you never knew existed
fallen
a heady , biting , be-bop
bears more than a whiff of exploitation , despite iwai 's vaunted empathy
whipping
of a 21st century morality play with a latino hip hop beat
spooky and
its courage , ideas
a caper that 's neither original nor terribly funny
style , structure and rhythms
the movie attempts to mine laughs from a genre -- the gangster\/crime comedy -- that wore out its welcome with audiences several years ago
of a comedy to start a reaction
an homage to them , tarantula and other low
the original was n't a good movie but this remake makes it look like a masterpiece !
mediocre special effects ,
tara reid plays a college journalist , but she looks like the six-time winner of the miss hawaiian tropic pageant , so i do n't know what she 's doing in here ...
warm and fuzzy
a watch that makes time go faster
, but director carl franklin adds enough flourishes and freak-outs to make it entertaining
has a good bark , far from being a bow-wow
of critics ' darling band wilco
the movie 's messages
as clear and reliable an authority on that
thing to do with these characters except have them run through dark tunnels , fight off various anonymous attackers , and evade elaborate surveillance technologies
to a terrifying , if obvious , conclusion
kwan 's
over the edge
highly recommended viewing for its courage , ideas , technical proficiency and great acting .
that assumes you are n't very bright
stand out
the screenplay comes across , rather unintentionally , as hip-hop scooby-doo .
epic
delivers what it promises : a look at the `` wild ride '' that ensues when brash young men set out to conquer the online world with laptops , cell phones and sketchy business plans .
icily brilliant
awesome work
's a fantastic movie
seen it all before ,
echo of allusions to other films .
to call it a movie
a solid movie about people whose lives are anything but
to convey a sense of childhood imagination
's no conversion effort
the heart ,
's over
will most likely
convince the audience
as refreshing
needs enemies
shortcomings
any of these three actresses , nor
left a few crucial things out
manipulative yet needy
work as shallow entertainment , not remotely incisive enough to qualify as drama , monsoon
rushed , slapdash , sequel-for-the-sake
to recognize that there are few things in this world more complex -- and , as it turns out , more fragile -- than happiness
compelling plots
bore that tends to hammer home every one of its points .
mounts
reflects the rage and alienation that fuels the self-destructiveness of many young people
the only thing to fear about `` fear dot com ''
any actor
balzac and the little chinese seamstress that transforms this story about love and culture into a cinematic poem
epic tragedy
of fortune
another director ever making his wife look so bad in a major movie
schedule
months
so vivid
's hard to take her spiritual quest at all seriously
jolt you out of your seat a couple of times ,
further and
very lively dream
appreciated a smartly written motion picture
're coming ! ''
an eagerness
the biggest husband-and-wife disaster
plays out
almost shakespearean -- both in depth and breadth -- after watching this digital-effects-heavy , supposed family-friendly comedy
intent and
seen through the eyes of the idealistic kid who chooses to champion his ultimately losing cause
devoted to the insanity of black
the melodramatic aspects
under-rehearsed and lifeless
fails so fundamentally on every conventional level that it achieves some kind of goofy grandeur .
remains mostly undeterminable
so many people
plotted and scripted .
quite enough
can sit through , enjoy on a certain level and then forget .
fun-for-fun
a climactic hero 's death
might turn on many people to opera , in general
, four-star movie
the woman who inspired it
's a movie that ends with truckzilla , for cryin ' out loud .
frida fans
a hit - and-miss affair ,
a chuckle
cutesy romance ,
may not , strictly speaking , qualify as revolutionary
some of the more serious-minded concerns of other year-end movies
over actually pulling it off
bad movies
apartments
and suspenseful argentinian thriller
the climactic burst
one of the movies ' creepiest conventions ,
being latently gay and
feel movie
entirely improvised
recommend it for its originality
by the face
russian history
the slam-bang superheroics
the tiniest segment of an already obscure demographic
so cognizant of the cultural and moral issues involved in the process
's a sharp movie about otherwise dull subjects .
, with his brawny frame and cool , composed delivery , fits the bill perfectly
a clear point
've learned the hard way just how complex international terrorism is
things that elevate `` glory '' above most of its ilk ,
petite frame
sparking debate and
with craziness and child-rearing
close to recent national events
ways
is charming
more appropriate
of nuance and characterization
larger than life
the way tiny acts of kindness make ordinary life survivable
of riveting set pieces
would benigni 's italian pinocchio have been any easier to sit through than this hastily dubbed disaster
does n't remake andrei tarkovsky 's solaris so much as distill it .
new best friend ''
the most impressive player
virtually no aftertaste
occasionally interesting but mostly repetitive
about mary and both american pie movies
disarmingly straightforward and strikingly devious .
und drung
i 've yet to find an actual vietnam war combat movie actually produced by either the north or south vietnamese ,
especially well
conspirators
a shallow rumination
none of this is half as moving as the filmmakers seem to think .
director peter bogdanovich
bodacious
matter how much he runs around and acts like a doofus
amos records
both lead performances are oscar-size .
in your head
single-handedly
reach the finale
cross over
it does n't make for great cinema , but it is interesting to see where one 's imagination will lead when given the opportunity
quite a while
a lightweight story about matchmaking
modern mob music drama
latest feature
it 's a rather listless amble down the middle of the road , where the thematic ironies are too obvious and the sexual politics too smug .
the new script by the returning david s. goyer
fart
the film , and at times
filmed
has an uppity musical beat that you can dance to
the thing just never gets off the ground .
rated eee for excitement .
susan sarandon and
redone
challenges perceptions of guilt and innocence , of good guys and bad
though wen 's messages are profound and thoughtfully delivered
the tv movie-esque , affected child acting to the dullest irish pub scenes ever filmed
is that caruso takes an atypically hypnotic approach to a world that 's often handled in fast-edit , hopped-up fashion
pro-serb
waits grimly for the next shock
except it 's much , much better .
-lrb- eddie -rrb-
the movie 's release
of movie that comes along only occasionally , one so unconventional , gutsy and perfectly
loneliness and
madmen
takes great pleasure
sight gags
moral compromise
holds the screen like a true star
is far less mature , interpreting the play as a call for pity and sympathy for anachronistic phantasms haunting the imagined glory of their own pasts
expensive cars
a single man 's
you so crazy !
has less spice
pretended not to see it and left it lying there
only occasionally satirical and
fluxing
... a fairly disposable yet still entertaining b picture .
obvious game
will probably never achieve the popularity of my big fat greek wedding
there is one surefire way to get a nomination for a best-foreign-film oscar : make a movie about whimsical folk who learn a nonchallenging , life-affirming lesson while walking around a foreign city with stunning architecture .
signing
great actors
in love with a girl
the sheer joy and pride they took in their work -- and in each other --
harris goldberg
questionable
finds amusing juxtapositions that justify his exercise
you 'll forget about it by monday , though ,
previous video work
every one -lrb- and no one -rrb-
our hollywood has all but lost
as happily glib and vicious as its characters .
broomfield 's style of journalism is hardly journalism at all , and
jason bourne
chicago
picked not for their acting chops , but for their looks
drawling , slobbering , lovable run-on sentence
breen
reviewed as such
packages
inspirational
the idea
is impressively true for being so hot-blooded
bring you into the characters so much as it has you study them
suitably
certain part
pauline
what will keep them awake
daytime-drama
xerox of other , better crime movies
's not difficult to spot the culprit early-on in this predictable thriller
bogdanovich puts history in perspective
there 's a scientific law to be discerned here that producers would be well to heed : mediocre movies start to drag as soon as the action speeds up ;
of the graduate
a setup so easy it borders on facile
how it washed out despite all of that is the project 's prime mystery .
agile
over in five minutes but instead the plot
will have fun with .
an intensely lived time , filled with nervous energy , moral ambiguity and great uncertainties
the movie is a little tired ;
the dialogue is cumbersome
sexist
passions , obsessions ,
highly entertaining , self-aggrandizing , politically motivated documentary-making
puts them into a battle of wills that is impossible to care about and is n't very funny
a film that affirms the nourishing aspects of love and companionship
the full emotional involvement
a genre-curling crime story that revives the free-wheeling noir spirit of old french cinema
complex than your average film
screenplay to die for
a retread story , bad writing ,
other way
of what critics have come to term an `` ambitious failure
crazy life
witless but watchable .
romancer 's
fatal script error
all too literally
get together
so many silent movies ,
gay film .
the moral shrapnel and mental shellshock will linger long after this film has ended .
it with ring , an indisputably spooky film
zoe clarke-williams 's lackluster thriller `` new best friend '' ,
filling nearly every minute
in this crass , low-wattage endeavor
fit the incredible storyline to a t.
innocent and
is one of two things : unadulterated thrills or genuine laughs
the man and the code
the movie worked for me right up to the final scene
so darned assured
personal velocity seems to be idling in neutral
snide and prejudice .
to care about
a bitter pill
an escapist
strives to be intimate and socially encompassing but
gang warfare
a loquacious and dreary piece of business
high crimes would be entertaining , but forgettable .
is genuinely witty
fun -- but bad -- movie
awe
a spooky yarn of demonic doings on the high seas that works better the less the brain is engaged
the transporter bombards the viewer with so many explosions
becoming a world-class fencer
read `
you can watch , giggle and get an adrenaline boost without feeling like you 've completely lowered your entertainment standards .
plympton 's legion of fans
takes you by the face , strokes your cheeks and coos beseechingly at you : slow down , shake off your tensions and take this picture at its own breezy , distracted rhythms .
cynics need not apply . '
the ensemble cast ,
street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches
perfectly executed and wonderfully sympathetic
for laughs
easily one of the best and most exciting movies of the year
could have turned this into an argentine retread of `` iris '' or `` american beauty , '' but instead pulls a little from each film and
turns a blind eye to the very history it pretends to teach .
beginning with the pale script
the humor
, taut , piercing and feisty
spectacle and pacing
in common
is only intermittently entertaining
as whatever terror the heroes of horror movies try to avoid
scratch is great fun , full of the kind of energy it 's documenting .
a surprisingly sensitive script co-written
the performances
a curiously stylized , quasi-shakespearean portrait
these families
off the shelf after two years
with heart
symbols
be ` easier ' to watch on video at home
catch the pitch of his poetics , savor the pleasure of his sounds and images , and
light-years
you 'd expect to see on showtime 's ` red shoe diaries
an honesty and dignity that breaks your heart
a technically well-made suspenser ... but its abrupt drop in iq points as it races to the finish line proves simply too discouraging to let slide .
happen along
with a crucial third act miscalculation
intergalactic friendship
as the mediterranean sparkles , ` swept away ' sinks .
's a work that , with humor , warmth , and intelligence , captures a life interestingly lived .
the hallmark of this bittersweet , uncommonly sincere movie that portrays the frank humanity of ... emotional recovery
's hard to resist
patronising
builds
this twisted love story
inspirational love story
a solidly constructed , entertaining thriller that stops short of true inspiration .
with an assurance worthy of international acclaim
smart , nuanced look
drew barrymore
headed east
a gritty feel help
good thing
pompous and garbled
answered yes
real thematic heft
takes you somewhere
about the men and machines behind the curtains of our planet
plotless ,
1998
for being so hot-blooded
far-flung , illogical
as far as these shootings are concerned , something is rotten in the state of california
's already
low on energy
not counting a few gross-out comedies i 've been trying to forget , this is the first film in a long time that made me want to bolt the theater in the first 10 minutes .
why would anyone cast the magnificent jackie chan in a movie full of stunt doubles and special effects ?
watch these two together
botches
the late 15th century
the adventure does n't contain half the excitement of balto , or quarter the fun of toy story 2 .
a $ 40 million version of a game
chelsea hotel
this dumas adaptation
quiet , introspective and entertaining
joseph
serving sara does have a long way to go before it reaches the level of crudity in the latest austin powers extravaganza
on its eccentric characters
year affair
more grueling
a remarkable and novel
, claustrophobic
all day
a snore
stunning images and effects
a gripping documentary that
've come to expect from movies nowadays
ahead of the plot
a film that begins with the everyday lives of naval personnel in san diego and ends with scenes so true and heartbreaking that tears welled up in my eyes both times i saw the film .
back again
the poor and the dispossessed
zhang 's last film , the cuddly shower
... tackling a low-budget movie in which inexperienced children play the two main characters might not be the best way to cut your teeth in the film industry .
the attraction between these two marginal characters
anyone
thunderstorms
there 's nothing to gain from watching they .
ensemble cast romances recently
endear
any sexual relationship
horror film
above pat inspirational status
enjoyed
wrong thanks
with a pleasing verisimilitude
like a can of 2-day old coke
since old walt
it 's neither as sappy as big daddy nor as anarchic as happy gilmore or the waterboy , but it has its moments .
too busy
from his usual bumbling , tongue-tied screen persona
movie-making traditions
-lrb- and cannier doppelganger -rrb-
crossing-over mumbo jumbo , manipulative sentimentality , and sappy dialogue
to and
an ultra-loud blast of pointless mayhem , going nowhere fast
the movie is loaded with good intentions , but in his zeal to squeeze the action and our emotions into the all-too-familiar dramatic arc of the holocaust escape story , minac drains his movie of all individuality
it just goes to show , an intelligent person is n't necessarily an admirable storyteller .
, mad love does n't galvanize its outrage the way , say
fever-pitched
nair
dwindles .
it 's lazy for a movie to avoid solving one problem by trying to distract us with the solution to another .
a struggle
's just hard to believe that a life like this can sound so dull .
a bad day of golf
is fascinating ,
restrictive and chaotic america
an animatronic display
be wondering what all that jazz was about `` chicago '' in 2002
, hopefully , this film will attach a human face to all those little steaming cartons .
each other psychologically
thrusts the audience into a future they wo n't much care about
stubborn
the entire history
being yesterday 's
but disintegrates into a dreary , humorless soap opera
adds enough quirky and satirical touches
this engaging film
promising in theory
astringent wit
a piece of mildly entertaining , inoffensive fluff that drifts aimlessly for 90 minutes before lodging in the cracks of that ever-growing category : unembarrassing but unmemorable
trying to pass off as acceptable teen entertainment for some time now
to avoid didacticism
into the script , which has a handful of smart jokes
computerized yoda
squaddie
i valiantly struggled to remain interested , or at least conscious
his own
us in suspense
a mood
should bother remembering it
boring movie
awful as some of the recent hollywood trip tripe
shakes you
, sometimes funny
descends into such message-mongering moralism
might devote time to see it
not only better than its predecessor , it may rate as the most magical and most fun family fare of this or any recent holiday season .
, and class
it can be safely recommended as a video\/dvd babysitter .
raimi and his team could n't have done any better in bringing the story of spider-man to the big screen .
an ambitious , serious film
held hostage
worth revisiting
the forbidden zone of sympathizing with terrorist motivations by presenting the `` other side of the story
incoherence and sub-sophomoric
even a vague reason
dubbed hedonistic
visual wit
puppy dog
a studio 's wallet makes
abbreviated
coppola , along with his sister
in prehistoric hilarity
look positively shakesperean by comparison
a romance this smart
murdock and
compelling , gut-clutching piece
arrive in september
musings and philosophy
cinematic poo .
no reason for being
market the charismatic jackie chan to even younger audiences
as the world implodes
the verdict :
three women
nair does n't use -lrb- monsoon wedding -rrb- to lament the loss of culture .
austere imagery
throws in too many conflicts to keep the story compelling
get enough of that background for the characters to be involving as individuals rather than types
genuinely engaging performers
a blind eye
'' looked like
shallow for an older one
for a guy who has waited three years with breathless anticipation for a new hal hartley movie to pore over
to love it
, virulent and foul-natured
scenes and vistas and
everybody loves a david and goliath story ,
a guarantee
that embraces its old-fashioned themes
tough to watch
horribly depressing and
i do n't even care that there 's no plot in this antonio banderas-lucy liu faceoff .
chapter
scrutiny
effectively combines two surefire , beloved genres
its old-hat set-up and
reason to watch
singer
honks .
colour and depth , and
can indeed
you find yourself praying for a quick resolution
of the crime expertly
and its palate
win the band
two cultures
you 're paying attention
is a mediocre movie trying to get out .
kung pow seems like some futile concoction that was developed hastily after oedekerk and
falling
the top floor of a skyscraper
romantic drama
like hollywood ending
virtuosic set pieces
enough to keep you interested without coming close to bowling you over .
transforms the dreary expanse of dead-end distaste the characters inhabit into a poem of art , music and metaphor .
a pretty convincing performance as a prissy teenage girl
catastrophic collision
like the similarly ill-timed antitrust
the primitive murderer
interesting and at times captivating
over the place
provides an accessible introduction as well as some intelligent observations on the success of bollywood in the western world .
like one of those conversations
, it 's better than one might expect when you look at the list of movies starring ice-t in a major role .
its emphasis on caring for animals and respecting other cultures is particularly welcome
for self-preservation
artless sytle
as long as there 's a little girl-on-girl action
stays close to the ground in a spare and simple manner and does n't pummel us with phony imagery or music
fail to generate any interest in an unsympathetic hero caught up in an intricate plot that while cleverly worked out , can not overcome blah characters .
otherwise talented actors
the film is doing something of a public service -- shedding light on a group of extremely talented musicians who might otherwise go unnoticed and underappreciated by music fans .
our girls
del toro has brought unexpected gravity to blade ii
what you expect is just what you get
any 50 other filmmakers
they turn out to be delightfully compatible here
marks the spot .
have proven
refreshingly low-key
nanette burstein
informative , intriguing , observant
new treasure
reminded me a lot of memento ...
a very familiar tale , one that 's been told by countless filmmakers about italian - , chinese - , irish - , latin - , indian - , russian - and other hyphenate american young men struggling to balance conflicting cultural messages .
to resist
sporadically
feel
can not be faulted
todd solondz takes aim on political correctness and suburban families .
, first-class , natural acting and a look at `` the real americans '' make this a charmer .
dealer
seduce .
star trek ii :
the words `` radical '' or `` suck ''
copy
of describing badness
punching people in the stomach again
romantic
confined
of corny dialogue and preposterous moments
shake us
not one moment in the enterprise did n't make me want to lie down in a dark room with something cool to my brow .
premise anchors
has some of the funniest jokes of any movie
a trashy
the word ` quit
winger fans who have missed her since 1995 's forget paris
any list
will suck up to this project ... '
better satiric target
as kooky and overeager as it is spooky and subtly in love with myth
o.k. , not really .
a reason why halftime is only fifteen minutes long
'' exceeds expectations .
all the movie 's narrative gymnastics
see a romance this smart
a sweaty old guy
sets out with no pretensions and
york locales
personas
indulges
bad reviews
get paid enough to sit through crap like this
burkina
a party worth attending
turn a larky chase movie into an emotionally satisfying exploration of the very human need to be somebody , and to belong to somebody
corporate circus
brush
keeps arising that the movie will live up to the apparent skills of its makers and the talents of its actors
that it serves as the antidote -lrb- and cannier doppelganger -rrb- to diesel 's xxx flex-a-thon
run-of-the-mill singles blender
a period-piece movie-of-the-week
all happened only yesterday
tinseltown
solondz may be convinced that he has something significant to say , but
captures the intended , er , spirit of the piece
can channel one of my greatest pictures , drunken master
elevates the material above pat inspirational status and gives it a sturdiness and solidity that we 've long associated with washington the actor
samuel beckett applied to the iranian voting process .
does next
macgraw 's
on the rez
while
it well worth watching
outrageous
the rest of the cast comes across as stick figures reading lines from a teleprompter .
directorial debut
rejection
italian-language
so bleak
two parts
at times the guys taps into some powerful emotions , but
those prone to indignation need not apply
, sprightly spin
that 's ok
sounding like arnold schwarzenegger , with a physique to match , -lrb- ahola -rrb- has a wooden delivery and encounters a substantial arc of change that does n't produce any real transformation .
lucy liu
originality ai n't on the menu
squeeze the action and our emotions
, first-time director denzel washington and a top-notch cast manage to keep things interesting .
strong subject
unpleasant excuse
whether it 's the worst movie of 2002 , i ca n't say for sure : memories of rollerball have faded , and i skipped country bears
the next pretty good thing
well-formed satire
about as original as a gangster sweating
looks as though jay roach directed the film from the back of a taxicab
peels layers from this character that may well not have existed on paper .
abundantly
do well to check this one out
feeling as shaken as nesbitt 's cooper looks when the bullets stop flying
reference
separates
-- and gross --
so vivid a portrait
off-kilter
that peaked about three years ago
portrays himself
new jangle
did n't smile .
other times
does a splendid job of racial profiling hollywood style -- casting excellent latin actors of all ages -- a trend long overdue
episode
another scene , and then another
1915
at once subtle and visceral
such a rah-rah ,
beautifully shot ,
, it 'll only put you to sleep .
utterly charming
there 's nothing exactly wrong here , but there 's not nearly enough that 's right
as a two-way time-switching myopic mystery that stalls in its lackluster gear of emotional blandness
a screen adaptation
construction
the most
art-house gay porn film
, right-wing , propriety-obsessed family
seems as funny as it did in analyze this , not even joe viterelli as de niro 's right-hand goombah .
moments of real pleasure
can be considered work
is quite beautiful
're just
quite beautiful
murphy do the genial-rogue shtick to death , but
docu-dogma plainness
'd expect -- but nothing more
is so earnest in its yearning for the days
are immaculate
most edgy piece
one film
goes down easy , leaving virtually no aftertaste
to lawrence 's over-indulgent tirade
entertaining and suggestive
all you have left
albeit sometimes
they have a tendency to slip into hokum
what john does is heroic ,
analyze that
gets the job done
first feature by anne-sophie birot .
laugh at it
and , there 's no way you wo n't be talking about the film once you exit the theater .
the self-esteem
an action movie with an action icon
employs
bodies
lost and
many ways a conventional , even predictable remake
silver 's
clone by weaving a theme throughout this funny film
be carried away
every individual will see the movie through the prism of his or her own beliefs and prejudices , but the one thing most will take away is the sense that peace is possible
between highlander and lolita
the most creative , energetic and original
cinema paradiso will find the new scenes interesting
generally light enough
an acting bond that makes the banger sisters a fascinating character study with laughs to spare
fighting skills
so many other hollywood movies
as an abstract frank tashlin comedy and
portray themselves
all-out
bette davis , cast as joan
so stilted and unconvincing
possible exception
keg
does have a center , though a morbid one
camerawork
the air
a network of american right-wing extremists
the dialogue is frequently overwrought and crudely literal
nevertheless efficiently
certain ghoulish
one of the best looking and stylish animated movies in quite a while
allied
like a cartoon in the end
iranian-american in 1979
all the emotions and life experiences
would be well to heed
, sia lacks visual flair .
had a bad run in the market or a costly divorce , because there is no earthly reason other than money why this distinguished actor would stoop so low
the upbeat ending
than in answering them
overall feelings ,
some of its plaintiveness
want to string the bastard up
a pathetic , endearing hero who is all too human
southern nostalgia piece
each of them searches for their place in the world
of comedy genres
decent-enough nail-biter
their lines
lazy material
lacks the novel charm that made spy kids a surprising winner with both adults and younger audiences
of 20th century
lanes
be utterly entranced by its subject and still show virtually no understanding of it
own children
there 's an epic here
high crimes is a cinematic misdemeanor
steven spielberg 's
some glimpses
its mind -- maybe too much
episodes
once the downward spiral comes to pass
a high-spirited buddy movie
all-time
you like peace
howard and his co-stars all give committed performances
by childlike dimness and a handful of quirks
$ 20
, then the film is a pleasant enough dish .
, but somehow
, neurotic energy
drown a viewer in boredom
a finely written ,
seems like something american and european gay movies were doing 20 years ago .
damn weird
like a dinner guest showing off his doctorate
the raw-nerved story
to want to be a character study
, connect-the-dots storyline
avoiding
bumbling
other foul substances
odd enjoyably chewy lump
but disintegrates into a dreary , humorless soap opera .
's definitely an improvement on the first blade ,
does n't give you enough to feel good about .
musicals back 40 years
character-who-shall - remain-nameless
by which all the queen 's men is allegedly `` inspired '' was a lot funnier and more deftly enacted than what 's been cobbled together onscreen
-- and timely
i do n't think that a.c. will help this movie one bit
with harris goldberg
minutes of sandler
very ambitious project
purportedly a study in modern alienation
something of a hubert selby jr.
writer and director burr steers knows the territory
hoffman 's powerful acting clinic
a loud , witless mess that has none of the charm and little of the intrigue from the tv series .
then expects us to laugh because he acts so goofy all the time
slow .
comes across , rather unintentionally
, however , manages just to be depressing , as the lead actor phones in his autobiographical performance .
james spader and maggie gyllenhaal
nostalgia or sentimentality
infused frida with a visual style unique and inherent
flavours
even as it pays earnest homage to turntablists and beat jugglers , old schoolers and current innovators
in his determination to lighten the heavy subject matter
lies in its two central performances by sven wollter as the stricken composer and viveka seldahl as his desperate violinist wife
like specialized fare
sloppily written
human spirit
warmed over
all like real life
nohe has made a decent ` intro ' documentary , but he feels like a spectator and not a participant
kicking around a raison d'etre that 's as fresh-faced as its young-guns cast
nuance and characterization
bad-boy behavior which he portrays himself in a one-note performance
followed the runaway success of his first film , the full monty ,
if that 's not too glorified a term --
drug dealers , kidnapping , and
drooling idiots
like lyne 's stolid remake of `` lolita ''
bittersweet dialogue that cuts to the chase of the modern girl 's dilemma
most savory and hilarious
the eye
eschews
's impossible to even categorize this as a smutty guilty pleasure
of nothing at the core of this slight coming-of-age\/coming-out tale
to become a household name on the basis of his first starring vehicle
in love , lust , and sin
though intrepid in exploring an attraction that crosses sexual identity , ozpetek falls short in showing us antonia 's true emotions ... but at the very least , his secret life will leave you thinking .
that these brats will ever be anything more than losers
put it somewhere between sling blade and south of heaven , west of hell
passive technique
with a decent budget
a non-stop cry for attention
was only
awe and affection
raise
, it offers flickering reminders of the ties that bind us .
human emotion
orson
hunter
has a strong dramatic and emotional pull that gradually sneaks up on the audience
this is one of those war movies that focuses on human interaction rather than battle and action sequences ... and it 's all the stronger because of it .
own ego
to comparing the evil dead with evil dead ii
all-male
of bland comfort food
hormonal melodrama
struggling to balance conflicting cultural messages
mordantly funny and intimately knowing ...
his narrative
a movie with a ` children 's ' song
mr. caine and mr. fraser are the whole show here , with their memorable and resourceful performances .
the film goes right over the edge and kills every sense of believability
conveying the way tiny acts of kindness make ordinary life survivable
the pantheon of wreckage
thriller directorial debut for traffic scribe gaghan has all the right parts , but
were soldiers
gaps in their relationships
the issues
, it 's the worst movie i 've seen this summer
we are
boldly quirky iranian drama secret ballot
roger swanson
entirely
beautiful , entertaining two hours
gianni romoli
a slap-happy mood
's nothing like love to give a movie a b-12 shot
is about as humorous as watching your favorite pet get buried alive .
falls victim to frazzled wackiness and frayed satire
a game of ` who 's who ' ...
situates it all in a plot as musty as one of the golden eagle 's carpets .
if the film fails to fulfill its own ambitious goals
it 's got all the familiar bruckheimer elements , and schumacher does probably as good a job as anyone at bringing off the hopkins\/rock collision of acting styles and onscreen personas
older woman
the world they love and make
bathos and pathos and the further oprahfication of the world
pays off , as does its sensitive handling of some delicate subject matter
had the misfortune
match mortarboards with dead poets society and good will hunting
for a raise
unanswered questions
more hackneyed
way more about cal
a nosedive
is it the kahlo movie frida fans have been looking for
jostling against farce , thoughtful dialogue elbowed aside by one-liners , and a visual style that incorporates rotoscope animation for no apparent reason except
explores the friendship between five filipino-americans and their frantic efforts to find love .
modest masterpiece .
subject 's
a treat for its depiction on not giving up on dreams when you 're a struggling nobody .
for the national basketball association
incredible imax sound system
graces
be the performances of their careers
if you shoot something on crummy-looking videotape , it must be labelled ` hip ' , ` innovative ' and ` realistic '
're sure to get more out of the latter experience
, resistance and artistic transcendence
for excitement
a slick , engrossing melodrama
their consequences
his entire script
vapid actor 's exercise
for perpetrating patch adams
a spirited film
the crime lord 's
their control
a low-budget affair , tadpole was shot on digital video , and the images often look smeary and blurry , to the point of distraction .
hippest acts
a breathtaking adventure
since lee is a sentimentalist , the film is more worshipful than your random e !
is essentially a series of fleetingly interesting actors ' moments .
make you laugh
some tasty grub
probation
of collected gags , pranks , pratfalls , dares , injuries , etc.
be waiting for us at home
is revelatory
marked an emerging indian american cinema
a mostly magnificent directorial career , clint eastwood 's efficiently minimalist style
straight-up
his film
no idea of it
whole subplots have no explanation or even plot relevance
has to dress up in drag
often boring .
was when green threw medical equipment at a window ; not because it was particularly funny , but because i had a serious urge to grab the old lady at the end of my aisle 's walker and toss it at the screen in frustration .
gives gifts to grownups
would force you to give it a millisecond of thought
as the most original in years
it 'll probably be the best and most mature comedy of the 2002 summer season speaks more of the season than the picture
figure the depth of these two literary figures , and even the times in which they lived
splashing around
no real reason to see it
the funk
parental units
canny , derivative , wildly gruesome
as it needs to be
if it stuck to betty fisher and left out the other stories
play one lewd scene after another
a ragbag of cliches .
running for office --
a distinctly mixed bag , the occasional bursts of sharp writing alternating with lots of sloppiness
the film occasionally tries the viewer 's patience with slow pacing and a main character who sometimes defies sympathy , but
it also will win you over , in a big way
more confused , less interesting and more
be engaging
get inside you and
, ` blade ii ' just does n't cut it
a subtlety that is an object lesson in period filmmaking
very different from our own and
tries its best to hide the fact that seagal 's overweight and out of shape .
a block
, reverent
campanella
makes these lives count
throwing it all away
jagjit
an elegantly balanced movie -- every member of the ensemble has something fascinating to do --
a realistic , non-exploitive approach
about shakespeare
a genre-curling crime story
the fourth in a series that i 'll bet most parents had thought --
still does n't quite know how to fill a frame .
list this ` credit ' on their resumes in the future
shut about the war between the sexes and
returning director rob minkoff ... and
struck me as unusually and unimpressively fussy and
comes off as a kingdom more mild than wild .
with a grand whimper
went nihilistic
for those of an indulgent , slightly sunbaked and summery mind , sex and lucia may well prove diverting enough .
that special annex
tough rock
wonder bread
educates
car wreck
the actors involved in the enterprise
art , ethics , and the cost of moral compromise
greek wedding
could it not be ?
a curious sense of menace
a social injustice
between all the emotional seesawing
engages us in constant fits of laughter
is almost
tremble
seth
provide an intense experience when splashed across the immense imax screen
is holofcener 's deep , uncompromising curtsy to women she knows , and very likely is .
as allen 's jelly belly
the leads
has no light touch
yosuke and
energy and excitement
coughed , fidgeted or romped up and down the aisles for bathroom breaks
same guy with both hats
the romantic comedy genre ,
for its courage , ideas , technical proficiency and great acting
hilariously , gloriously alive
like its new england characters , most of whom wander about in thick clouds of denial , the movie eventually gets around to its real emotional business , striking deep chords of sadness .
mattered
the film , and at times ,
that plays better only for the film 's publicists or for people who take as many drugs as the film 's characters
death to smoochy
great equalizer
go-for-broke acting that heralds something special
designed to kill time
experiences mr. haneke 's own sadistic tendencies toward his audience
as a feature-length film
toward his audience
resurrecting performers who rarely work in movies now ...
's also far from being a realized work
convey a strong sense of the girls ' environment .
matters because both are just actory concoctions , defined by childlike dimness and a handful of quirks .
the strain of its plot contrivances and its need to reassure
like every other tale of a totalitarian tomorrow
rounded
to witness the conflict from the palestinian side
confessions is without a doubt a memorable directorial debut from king hunk .
it 's not particularly subtle ...
his indian love call to jeanette macdonald
without sentimentalizing it or denying its brutality
this ` credit ' on their resumes
premise , mopes through a dreary tract of virtually plotless meanderings and
to confident filmmaking and a pair of fascinating performances
buy the impetus for the complicated love triangle that develops between the three central characters
is n't entirely infantile
inflammatory film
of special effects that run the gamut from cheesy to cheesier to cheesiest
the opera is sung in italian -rrb-
to happen
in an era where big stars and high production values are standard procedure , narc strikes a defiantly retro chord , and outpaces its contemporaries with daring and verve .
other than to sit back and enjoy a couple of great actors hamming it up
use that term
a series of relentlessly nasty situations
to the press notes
the filmmakers might want to look it up .
the bar of expectations
to this film 's
every individual
the humiliation
was just a matter of ` eh
that harps on media-constructed ` issues '
go out on a limb
into its intriguing subject
melodramatic ...
big , comforting jar
a refreshingly smart and newfangled variation
they can and will turn on a dime from oddly humorous to tediously sentimental .
bring on the battle bots
has all the right parts
inspired by blair witch
the road warrior
of vegetables
it squanders chan 's uniqueness ; it could even be said to squander jennifer love hewitt
uh , shred ,
the root
leaves scant place for the viewer
umpteenth summer
be slathered on crackers and served as a feast of bleakness
because it aims so low
, i ca n't compare friday after next to them
do n't think this movie loves women at all
glass
an involving , inspirational drama that sometimes falls
r. nebrida
elizabeth berkley 's
1995
... too sappy for its own good .
has a funny moment or two
from one arresting image to another
the humor wry and
in questioning the election process
of irreparable damage
tech-geeks
out-to-change-the-world
the emotion is impressively true for being so hot-blooded , and both leads are up to the task
david lynch
new idea
bizarre , implausible
in between the icy stunts , the actors spout hilarious dialogue about following your dream and ` just letting the mountain tell you what to do . '
as looking , sounding and simply feeling like no other film in recent history
parking lot
about schmidt is undoubtedly one of the finest films of the year .
to make something bigger out of its scrapbook of oddballs
treasure planet is truly gorgeous to behold .
plates
of a b-movie revenge
a keep - 'em -
improvisation
stale first act , scrooge story , blatant product placement ,
quietly affecting cop drama
director doug liman and his colleagues
russian cultural identity and
how to win the battle
it 's easy to love robin tunney -- she 's pretty and she can act -- but
the recording sessions are intriguing ,
crush each other under cars ,
when green threw medical equipment at a window ; not because it was particularly funny , but
can both maintain and dismantle the facades that his genre and his character construct is a wonderous accomplishment of veracity and narrative grace .
is too picture postcard perfect , too neat and new pin-like , too obviously a recreation to resonate
that life 's
reel in the audience
and as sharp as a samurai sword
with pat storylines , precious circumstances and beautiful stars
makes for some glacial pacing
zero thrills , too many flashbacks and a choppy ending make for a bad film .
by scott kalvert
spooks
`` the dangerous lives of altar boys '' has flaws , but
some children
the difficulty
a film -- rowdy , brawny and lyrical in the best irish sense
a movie that might have been titled ` the loud and the ludicrous '
-- and particularly the fateful fathers --
reduce blake 's philosophy
or cinema seats
got to my inner nine-year-old
alas , another breathless movie about same
the next
precious than perspicacious
as steamy as last week 's pork dumplings .
so insanely stupid , so awful
to inject farcical raunch
this orange has some juice ,
station
wherever
the video he took of the family vacation to stonehenge
william james
stadium-seat megaplex
are more deeply
, a movie like ballistic : ecks vs. sever is more of an ordeal than an amusement .
existentialism
iris '' or ``
intoxicating show
19th century
gangster no. 1
arch
'd look like
is remarkably dull with only caine
comedy\/drama
subject as monstrous
dark , brooding and slow
until we find ourselves surprised at how much we care about the story
when splashed across the immense imax screen
labyrinthine ways
that has nothing going for it other than its exploitive array of obligatory cheap
the scintillating force of its actors to draw out the menace of its sparse dialogue
watchable up until the point
coming next
its essential problem
the worst films
the animation is competent , and
unfortunately , carvey 's rubber-face routine is no match for the insipid script he has crafted with harris goldberg .
the usual cafeteria goulash
illuminated
lower i.q.
about our knowledge of films
of the audience award for documentaries at the sundance film festival
playful paranoia
conveys the shadow side of the 30-year friendship between two english women
hates the wars he shows and empathizes with the victims he reveals
a tasty masala .
than his
represent
oversized picture book
is that it progresses in such a low-key manner that it risks monotony
far-fetched premise , convoluted plot , and
this toothless dog ,
breathe some life into the insubstantial plot
the grieving process
it also is more fully an example of the kind of lush , all-enveloping movie experience it rhapsodizes
artistic and muted
about something , one that attempts and often achieves a level of connection and concern
in old-fashioned screenwriting parlance
of anyone old enough to have earned a 50-year friendship
reflects the worst of their shallow styles
's one bad dude
's eleven ,
feels like a prison stretch .
working man
the tuxedo 's 90 minutes of screen time
the temptations of the flesh
with drama , romance , tragedy , bravery , political intrigue , partisans and sabotage
, michael j. wilson
enjoy as mild escapism
's depression
his message
medem may have disrobed most of the cast , leaving their bodies exposed , but
in comparison to his earlier films it seems a disappointingly thin slice of lower-class london life ; despite the title ... amounts to surprisingly little .
to understand what this story is really all about
anger and frustration
than ` shindler 's list '
behind the glitz
katz
poor
wahlberg and thandie newton
when he should be filling the screen with this tortured , dull artist and monster-in-the
's a great deal of corny dialogue and preposterous moments
... should have been sent back to the tailor for some major alterations .
a couple of burnt-out cylinders
skillfully assembled , highly polished
succeeds primarily
anything more than losers
campy recall
when the twist endings were actually surprising ?
right at home
combines sharp comedy , old-fashioned monster movie atmospherics , and genuine heart to create a film that 's not merely about kicking undead \*\*\* , but also about dealing with regret and , ultimately , finding redemption
conflicted
mistake it for a sketchy work-in-progress that was inexplicably rushed to the megaplexes before its time
outside the context of the current political climate
the photographer 's show-don ` t-tell stance is admirable , but it can make him a problematic documentary subject .
tug at your heart in ways that utterly transcend gender
some movies suck you in despite their flaws , and
of a-list brit actors
paperbacks
like the excruciating end of days , collateral damage presents schwarzenegger as a tragic figure , but
a more original story instead of just slapping extreme humor and gross-out gags
in the classic tradition
what john does is heroic , but we do n't condone it
quite the genre-busting film
with two fine , nuanced lead performances
the leaping story line ,
halfhearted zeal
darkly funny
seems to remain an unchanged dullard
succeed at cheapening it
of the character 's blank-faced optimism
from bebe neuwirth
a satisfactory overview of the bizarre world of extreme athletes as several daredevils express their own views .
does not translate well to the screen
improbable as this premise may seem , abbass 's understated
`` white oleander , '' the movie ,
stealing harvard ca n't even do that much .
the script boasts some tart tv-insider humor , but the film has not a trace of humanity or empathy
brilliantly written and
ignore but a little too smugly superior to like
family fundamentals
shadow
trapped and
be 1970s animation
would be better as a diary or documentary
playful and
that it can not even be dubbed hedonistic .
as much as i laughed throughout the movie , i can not mount a cogent defense of the film as entertainment , or even performance art , although the movie does leave you marveling at these guys ' superhuman capacity to withstand pain .
ultimate x
conceive anyone else in their roles
it 's at once laughable and compulsively watchable , in its committed dumbness .
follows the formula , but throws in too many conflicts to keep the story compelling
aims for poetry and
her crass , then gasp for gas , verbal deportment
the robust middle
these jokers are supposed to have pulled off four similar kidnappings before
jones and
huge risks to ponder the whole notion of passion
with a visual style unique and inherent
directly influenced this girl-meets-girl love story
remarkable and memorable film
an admirable storyteller
five years ago
his inescapable past and uncertain future
last fall
actors to draw out the menace of its sparse dialogue
as the movie tries to make sense of its title character
the psychopathic mind
a movie in which laughter and self-exploitation merge into jolly soft-porn 'em powerment .
find the movie
snickers
most of the actors
generic scripts that seek to remake sleepless in seattle again and again
their closed-off nationalist reality
commercialism has squeezed the life out of whatever idealism american moviemaking ever had
more than four minutes
, the stories are quietly moving .
interested in entertaining itself
happy gilmore or the waterboy
rhapsodize
forgets about unfolding a coherent , believable story in its zeal to spread propaganda
writer-director danny verete 's three tales
13
a strength
, plus the script by working girl scribe kevin wade is workmanlike in the extreme .
is a variant of the nincompoop benigni persona , here a more annoying , though less angry version of the irresponsible sandlerian manchild , undercut by the voice of the star of road trip .
in turn
the movie has a cinematic fluidity and sense of intelligence that makes it work more than it probably should .
people who normally could n't care less
its vintage schmaltz
give herself over
is what i was expecting
pc stability notwithstanding , the film suffers from a simplistic narrative and a pat , fairy-tale conclusion .
about the source of his spiritual survival
bohemian
from a scene where santa gives gifts to grownups
is ultimately quite unengaging .
the best espionage picture to come out in weeks
thriller unfaithful
the histrionics reach a truly annoying pitch
any like-themed film
were more repulsive than the first 30 or 40 minutes
therapy session
a persistent theatrical sentiment and
while maintaining the appearance of clinical objectivity
be in another film
sharp as the original
jacquot has filmed the opera exactly as the libretto directs , ideally capturing the opera 's drama and lyricism .
've seen it all before
color , music , and dance
it will remind them that hong kong action cinema is still alive and kicking .
varmints
a gentle , unforced intimacy that never becomes claustrophobic
up ending
the self-serious equilibrium makes its point too well ;
the immersive powers
comes to truncheoning
've had more interesting -- and , dare i say , thematically complex -- bowel movements than this long-on-the-shelf , point-and-shoot exercise in gimmicky crime drama .
george w. bush ,
a british cast
with passion
, the film unfolds with all the mounting tension of an expert thriller , until the tragedy beneath it all gradually reveals itself .
is a complete mess
imbued with passion and attitude .
the skill of the actors involved in the enterprise
tell almost immediately that welcome to collinwood is n't going to jell
find a place
camps up a storm as a fringe feminist conspiracy theorist named dirty dick
was just coincidence
film that loses sight of its own story .
unimpressively fussy
's back
long and tedious
excellent performances on its side
quite fun
what might have been readily dismissed as the tiresome rant of an aging filmmaker still thumbing his nose at convention
robert harmon 's less-is-more approach delivers real bump-in - the-night chills --
uses the situation to evoke a japan bustling atop an undercurrent of loneliness and isolation .
when a movie has stuck around for this long
that makes you feel genuinely good
cortez
with no unified whole
know what kind of movie they were making
this little parable
does n't have much panache , but with material this rich it does n't need it
weimar
's hardly over before it begins to fade from memory
a feature-length sitcom replete with stereotypical familial quandaries
i did go back and check out the last 10 minutes
this quality band
more contemptuous of the single female population
prison stretch
barker movie
a film , and
, clarity matters , both in breaking codes and making movies .
if it pared down its plots and characters to a few rather than dozens ... or
regular
a uhf channel
of 12
much emotional impact on the characters
leave you wanting more , not to mention leaving you with some laughs and a smile on your face
's a minor treat
of middle-aged romance -rrb-
steals
artsy , and
a valiant effort to understand everyone 's point of view
disappointing in comparison to other recent war movies ... or
i 'm sure mainstream audiences will be baffled , but
that old familiar feeling of ` let 's get this thing over with '
the movie is loaded with good intentions ,
an unbalanced mixture of graphic combat footage
misses too many opportunities
when the movie ended so damned soon
the emotional resonance of either of those movies
is no earthly reason other than money why this distinguished actor would stoop so low
, forgiveness and love
hip '
douglas mcgrath 's version of ` nicholas nickleby '
quitting delivers a sucker-punch , and its impact is all the greater beause director zhang 's last film , the cuddly shower , was a non-threatening multi-character piece centered around a public bath house .
in so many teenage comedies
must have read ` seeking anyone with acting ambition but no sense of pride or shame .
's awfully entertaining
miller eloquently
horns in and steals the show
the peril
combined with stunning animation .
the alacrity
desire to the cheap , graceless , hackneyed sci-fi serials of the '30s and '40s
ze movie starts out so funny ,
works so well for the first 89 minutes
about as much resemblance to the experiences of most battered women as spider-man
to 65 minutes for theatrical release
the phone rings and
unfolds with all the mounting tension of an expert thriller
a real audience-pleaser
mythic status
be excited that it has n't gone straight to video
of bitter old crank
slightly pokey
me grinning
, derivative horror film
the worlds
is in the works
most improbable
five principals
subtitles and the original italian-language soundtrack
a gentle and engrossing character
in the new release of cinema paradiso
one 's appetite for the bollywood films
, this one got to me .
a nasty aftertaste but little clear memory
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redundancy
told and retold
have taken an small slice of history
should pay nine bucks for this : because you can hear about suffering afghan refugees on the news and still be unaffected
rifkin no doubt fancies himself something of a hubert selby jr. , but there is n't an ounce of honest poetry in his entire script
an old warner bros. costumer
off-center humor
staggeringly compelling character
truncheoning
post , pre
no new `` a christmas carol '' out in the theaters this year
the skewed melodrama of the circumstantial situation
mistake it for an endorsement of the very things
\* a \* s \* h '' only this time
gorgeous scenes , masterful performances ,
have written a more credible script , though with the same number of continuity errors
odd show
stays close to the ground
intended for adults
this ill-conceived and expensive project
pure wankery
of a man whose engaging manner and flamboyant style made him a truly larger-than-life character
manically generous
that it 's too close to real life to make sense
amuses but none of which amounts to much of a story
and r&b names
perhaps surreal campaign
knock yourself out and enjoy the big screen postcard that is a self-glorified martin lawrence lovefest .
down off
dolls
this rude and crude film does deliver a few gut-busting laughs
wander into the dark areas of parent-child relationships
from-television
a moving , if uneven , success .
clothes and
adam sandler 's
that hardly distinguish it from the next teen comedy
you 're after
the time you get back to your car in the parking lot
refusing to compromise his vision
mostly patriarchal
persistent theatrical sentiment
tully is worth a look for its true-to-life characters , its sensitive acting , its unadorned view of rural life and the subtle direction of first-timer hilary birmingham .
of musical passion
effort to understand everyone 's point of view
into a grim future that does n't come close to the level of intelligence and visual splendour that can be seen in other films
the numerous scenes of gory mayhem
advances a daringly preposterous thesis
is funny , smart , visually inventive , and most of all
leads him to adopt a somewhat mannered tone ... that ultimately dulls the human tragedy at the story 's core
after another in this supposedly funny movie
arising
siuation or
the reason to go see `` blue crush '' is the phenomenal , water-born cinematography by david hennings
revitalize what is and always has been remarkable about clung-to traditions
tezuka 's
about disturbing the world 's delicate ecological balance
avalanches
seen it all before in one form or another
affirming and heartbreaking
wonders , enhancing the cultural and economic subtext , bringing richer meaning to the story 's morals .
very good movie
simultaneously heartbreakingly beautiful
knows it
accomplished and
shanghai ghetto , much stranger than any fiction
sports extravaganza
crises
ties
columbia pictures ' perverse idea
full of stunt doubles and special effects
enthralling aesthetic experience
this film 's
kung pow sets a new benchmark for lameness .
wise to send your regrets
heretofore
ravishing costumes , eye-filling
indoor drama
in your entertainment choices
with a more down-home flavor
verne
disgrace it ,
to make her heroine 's book sound convincing , the gender-war ideas original , or the comic scenes fly
to the material
life-affirming
well-worn situations
even cranky adults may rediscover the quivering kid inside
chris fuhrman 's posthumously published cult novel
his promise
facade
the frozen winter landscapes of grenoble and geneva
was running for office -- or trying to win over a probation officer
her passionate , tumultuous affair
i suggest that the wayward wooden one end it all by stuffing himself into an electric pencil sharpener
the farrelly brothers comedy
how much souvlaki can you take before indigestion sets in
a highway patrolman
alike to go see this unique and entertaining twist on the classic whale 's tale
wasabi 's
vincent 's complaint
is not even as daring as john ritter 's glory days
the films
day and
the vagueness
extended , open-ended poem
a surprisingly funny movie .
deliberate laughs
a masterfully
it 's an effort to watch this movie
for its true-to-life characters , its sensitive acting , its unadorned view of rural life and the subtle direction of first-timer hilary birmingham
haute couture
to the actors
director shekhar kapur and screenwriters michael schiffer and hossein amini have tried hard to modernize and reconceptualize things , but
ruined by amateurish writing and acting
, awe-inspiring visual poetry
it stinks
to female camaraderie
in this self-deprecating , biting and witty feature written by charlie kaufman and his twin brother , donald , and directed by spike jonze
few surprises
tons and
hi
treat the issues
moves between heartbreak and rebellion as she continually tries to accommodate to fit in and gain the unconditional love she seeks .
grows monotonous after a while , as do joan and philip 's repetitive arguments , schemes and treachery
animation or dumb humor
of whatever idealism american moviemaking ever had
its shape-shifting perils , political intrigue and brushes
offer no easy rewards for staying clean
feels uncomfortably real
dear
a graceful , moving tribute to the courage of new york 's finest and a nicely understated expression of the grief shared by the nation at their sacrifice .
believe any viewer , young or old ,
the price of admission
as it is flawed
with an audience full of teenagers fixating on its body humour and reinforcement of stereotypes
convinced to waste their time
mixes in as much humor as pathos to take us on his sentimental journey of the heart
got
the most resolutely unreligious parents who escort their little ones to megaplex screenings
offensive and
some of the characters die and others do n't , and the film pretends that those living have learned some sort of lesson , and , really ,
to the presence
a quasi-documentary
inside each trailer park you drive past -- even if it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster
into a classic genre
a powerful though flawed movie , guaranteed to put a lump in your throat while reaffirming washington as possibly the best actor working in movies today
a lovably old-school hollywood confection .
it 's excessively quirky and a little underconfident in its delivery , but otherwise this is the best ` old neighborhood ' project since christopher walken kinda romanced cyndi lauper in the opportunists .
fast-moving and cheerfully
miss you .
keeps dickens evergreen : the exuberant openness with which he expresses our most basic emotions
memories and one fantastic visual trope
elaborate continuation
're struggling to create
as bland as a block of snow
's an epic
to filming the teeming life on the reefs , making this gorgeous film a must for everyone from junior scientists to grown-up fish lovers
a slight and obvious effort
maik ,
travail
a cube fix
much about the film , including some of its casting , is frustratingly unconvincing .
deficit
's also a -- dare i say it twice -- delightfully charming -- and totally american , i might add -- slice of comedic bliss
see her esther blossom as an actress
against shimmering cinematography that lends the setting the ethereal beauty of an asian landscape painting
was released in 1987
as gamely as the movie tries to make sense of its title character , there remains a huge gap between the film 's creepy
of filling in the background .
genial is the conceit , this is one of those rare pictures that you root for throughout ,
need movies like tim mccann 's revolution no. 9 .
jews were catholics
those eternally devoted to the insanity of black
, save your disgust and your indifference
falls flat as a spoof
except for paymer as the boss who ultimately expresses empathy for bartleby 's pain , the performances are so stylized as to be drained of human emotion .
a minimal number of hits
needs to take a good sweat to clarify his cinematic vision before his next creation and remember the lessons of the trickster spider
most pleasurable movies
is impossible to care about
is still top-heavy with blazing guns , cheatfully filmed martial arts , disintegrating bloodsucker computer effects and jagged camera moves that serve no other purpose than to call attention to themselves .
an hour and a half of joyful solo performance
that team
poorly scripted , preachy fable
hotter-two-years-ago rap and r&b names and
well spent
as naturally
when all is said and done
a slam-dunk
mechanical apparatus
that puts flimsy flicks like this behind bars
's a bit of thematic meat on the bones of queen of the damned ,
it 's still a comic book ,
buy mr. broomfield 's findings
it 's so inane that it gave me plenty of time to ponder my thanksgiving to-do list
donovan ...
is suspenseful and ultimately unpredictable , with a sterling ensemble cast .
painless time-killer
tend to characterize puberty
wonderfully
painstaking
it comes to scandals
fumbled
most high-concept films
a ton of laughs
the delete key
complacency
, mostly martha will leave you with a smile on your face and a grumble in your stomach .
classy in a '60s
rock-n-rolling
how to pose madonna
it 's provocative stuff ,
manages never to grow boring ... which proves that rohmer still has a sense of his audience .
the unthinkable
when the casting call for this movie went out
open-mouthed before the screen ,
found in almost all of his previous works
sullivan and
absolutely no idea
the best herzog
no particular bite
what little atmosphere is generated by the shadowy lighting , macabre sets , and endless rain is offset by the sheer ugliness of everything else
laugher
sensitive , smart , savvy , compelling
more psychotic than romantic
fails on its own
credited to no fewer than five writers
it does n't reach them , but
extreme athletes as several daredevils
uncharted
intelligent , and humanly funny film .
sticks with its subjects a little longer and tells a deeper story
the flamboyant
central character
is also elevated by it -- the kind of movie that you enjoy more because you 're one of the lucky few who sought it out .
unveil it until the end , after endless scenes of him wheedling reluctant witnesses and pointing his camera through the smeared windshield of his rental car
have a few cute moments
, at best , i 'm afraid .
there are some fairly unsettling scenes
prechewed
humor , warmth , and
by the time the surprise ending is revealed
without the latter 's attendant intelligence , poetry , passion , and genius
by his own invention
your interest , your imagination , your empathy or
empty , fetishistic violence
remarkable performances
baloney
three hours and
it does n't need it
be glued to the screen
the tailor for some major alterations
reno does what he can in a thankless situation , the film ricochets from humor to violence and back again
thumpingly hyperbolic terms
construct a real story this time
aficionados of the whodunit wo n't be disappointed
the audience award for documentaries at the sundance film festival
rolled down a hill in a trash can
take us to that elusive , lovely place
gives it that extra little something that makes it worth checking out at theaters
comes to mind : so why is this so boring ?
immensely ambitious , different than anything that 's been done before and amazingly successful in terms of what it 's trying to do
a matter of weeks
of arresting images
is sentimentalized .
familial quandaries
the tinny self-righteousness of his voice
pitched to the cadence of a depressed fifteen-year-old 's suicidal poetry .
passable romantic comedy ,
a number of themes , not least the notion that the marginal members of society ...
mr. audiard 's direction
becomes just another voyeuristic spectacle
us believe she is kahlo
the call of the wild
be the first narrative film to be truly informed by the wireless
more of a career curio than a major work .
tumultuous affair
pompous
to heal : the welt on johnny knoxville 's stomach
through thick and thin
director\/co-writer jacques audiard , though little known in this country , belongs in the very top rank of french filmmakers
bad movie .
the talented cast generally
woolf and clarissa dalloway
more quick-witted than any english lit
the upper class almost as much as they love themselves
, it 's contrived and predictable
grossly underestimated
meat grinder
adolescent boys
the sweetest thing is expressly for idiots who do n't care what kind of sewage they shovel into their mental gullets to simulate sustenance .
a monologue that manages to incorporate both the horror and
this movie just goes on and on and on and on
enjoy much of jonah simply , and gratefully ,
with nary a glimmer of self-knowledge
a flood
the costuming
most genuinely sweet
on itself and retreats
sweet gentle jesus
clobbering
glaring and unforgettable .
talent and wit
for the art-house crowd
is n't dull
is hackneyed
a bow-wow
george 's haplessness and lucy 's personality tics
punch lines
in the name of an allegedly inspiring and easily marketable flick , the emperor 's club turns a blind eye to the very history it pretends to teach .
emotional intelligence in this engaging film about two men who discover what william james once called ` the gift of tears
worst movies
major alterations
the story in the hip-hop indie snipes
most vital
whole bunch
fairly disposable yet still entertaining
spy action flick with antonio banderas and
get no satisfaction without the latter
be what 's attracting audiences to unfaithful
to have a heart , mind or humor of its own
by monday
carrying more emotional baggage
leave you with much
hopefully
of the lovers who inhabit it
unforgiven
ms. shu
and game phenomenon
love story , '
it 's almost worth seeing because it 's so bad
empty exercise
the ending does n't work ... but most of the movie works so well i 'm almost recommending it , anyway -- maybe not to everybody , but certainly to people with a curiosity about how a movie can go very right , and then step wrong
nicole kidman
a snore and
teen-driven
of decadent urbanity
, is of overwhelming waste
to be a parody of gross-out flicks , college flicks , or even flicks in general
even when he 's not at his most critically insightful
wacky implausibility
faulted
cultural and moral
diverse , marvelously twisted shapes history
of picture in which
on the projection television screen of a sports bar
fans will undoubtedly enjoy it , and
annie-mary
teeth-gnashing
, overlong , and bombastic
bad animation and
brought something fresher to the proceedings simply by accident
a vibrant , colorful , semimusical rendition .
sappy and
a dazzling dream of a documentary .
practically assures that the pocket monster movie franchise is nearly ready to keel over
to be parodied
by some dramatic scenes that are jarring and deeply out of place in what could have -lrb- and probably should have -rrb- been a lighthearted comedy
a drop
with a creepy and dead-on performance
dogma movement
smart little indie .
well together
of the little mermaid and aladdin
is sorely missing
it pays earnest homage to turntablists and beat jugglers , old schoolers and current innovators
kung pow
she 's ever done
it 'll probably be in video stores by christmas ,
the movie exalts the marxian dream of honest working folk , with little to show for their labor , living harmoniously , joined in song .
memorable and resourceful
, lagaan is quintessential bollywood .
is a distinct rarity , and an event
gorgeous film a must for everyone from junior scientists to grown-up fish lovers
's absolutely no reason why blue crush , a late-summer surfer girl entry , should be as entertaining as it is
the kind of trifle that date nights were invented for .
do n't know the band or the album 's songs by heart
is never satisfactory
pies
by pomposity
its exquisite acting , inventive screenplay
... overly melodramatic ...
writer-director david jacobson
collaboration
the charming result
health with boundless energy
moralistic
the underworld urban angst is derivative of martin scorsese 's taxi driver and goodfellas ,
the ticket
harry potter and the chamber of secrets is deja vu all over again , and while that is a cliche , nothing could be more appropriate
to stonehenge
schaeffer 's film never settles into the light-footed enchantment the material needs ,
could have turned this into an argentine retread of `` iris '' or `` american beauty
the pleasure of his sounds and images
is far more appealing
tender hug
a girl
a typical american horror film
though writer\/director bart freundlich 's film ultimately becomes a simplistic story about a dysfunctional parent-child relationship
slow-motion
there is a really cool bit -- the movie 's conception of a future-world holographic librarian -lrb- orlando jones -rrb- who knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written , and nicely realized .
working-class spouses
becomes a concept doofus
makes us wonder if she is always like that
climbing the steps of a stadium-seat megaplex
ah-nuld 's action hero days might be over .
his message at times
thanks largely to williams , all the interesting developments are processed in 60 minutes -- the rest is just an overexposed waste of film
for all the wit and hoopla
olivier assayas ' elegantly appointed period drama seems , at times , padded with incident in the way of a too-conscientious adaptation
fewer gags to break the tedium
we can get on television for free
is certainly amusing
for the whole family
a lack of thesis makes maryam , in the end , play out with the intellectual and emotional impact of an after-school special .
complete than indecent proposal
the intelligence of anyone
homosexuality
a drama
... while certainly clever in spots , this too-long , spoofy update of shakespeare 's macbeth does n't sustain a high enough level of invention .
obscenity
the point of ridiculousness
creative energy and wit to entertain all ages
a markedly inactive film
about one thing lays out a narrative puzzle that interweaves individual stories
close to the chimps
its solemn pretension prevents us from sharing the awe in which it holds itself .
that is a cliche
artistic integrity
will feel they suffer the same fate
are not to be dismissed
all or nothing is
third row
live-style parody
the gentle comic treatment of adolescent sturm und drang
it makes sense that he went back to school to check out the girls --
so mind-numbingly awful that you hope britney wo n't do it one more time , as far as movies are concerned .
twisted shapes history
wildly gruesome
only mildly
and adolescent poster-boy
is left with a sour taste in one 's mouth , and little else .
action extravaganza
to mention a convincing brogue
this chiaroscuro
serves as a rather thin moral
is unashamedly pro-serbian and makes little attempt to give voice to the other side .
a good , hard yank whenever he wants you to feel something
suffocating and
resorting to camp as nicholas ' wounded and
of the world on his shoulders
between actor and director
for good books unread
nighttime manhattan
splendid meal
like this film
the scary parts
has a tired , talky feel .
flawed but
with a two star script
11 times too many or else
some idea
the likes of miramax chief
art house audiences
ok
no real surprises -- but still quite tasty and inviting all the same
for good
at a girl in tight pants and big tits
-- a few potential hits , a few more simply intrusive to the story --
's true
of its characters , its protagonist , or
the heavy stuff
pamela 's
could make in filming opera
the 1.2 million palestinians who live in the crowded cities and refugee camps of gaza
be a suspenseful horror movie or a weepy melodrama
simplistic ,
better acted -- and far less crass - than some other recent efforts
the discussion
unspeakably , unbearably dull
the excruciating end
barely feature length
peter jackson 's
the 37-minute santa
and plot threads
employment
, the picture realizes a fullness that does not negate the subject .
jane wyman
lacks in originality
neo-realist treasure .
a badly edited , 91-minute trailer
without a thick shmear of the goo , at least
of their own cleverness
than those in mr. spielberg 's 1993 classic
a young man
druggy and self-indulgent ,
after being an object of intense scrutiny for 104 minutes , remains a complete blank
with miscalculations
posthumously published
anatomical
wearing
against the maker 's minimalist intent
tradition-bound widow
have luvvies in raptures
one hour photo may seem disappointing in its generalities , but
of its assigned marks to take on any life of its own
the sometimes improbable story
piecing the story together frustrating difficult
is the script 's endless assault of embarrassingly ham-fisted sex jokes that reek of a script rewrite designed to garner the film a `` cooler '' pg-13 rating .
pathetic junk
films like tremors
a meatballs for the bare-midriff generation
is an ` action film ' mired in stasis .
on these guys when it comes to scandals
the film roman polanski may have been born to make
pretends to be passionate and truthful but is really frustratingly timid and soggy
affable but undernourished
human events
plainly has no business going
can get for a buck or so in that greasy little vidgame pit in the theater lobby
surprisingly short of both adventure and song
of kevin reynolds
dense and
is his best film yet ...
thoroughly enjoyed themselves and believed in their small-budget film
also has a strong dramatic and emotional pull that gradually sneaks up on the audience
a side of contemporary chinese life that many outsiders will be surprised to know exists , and does so with an artistry that also smacks of revelation .
talk down
is hard
message resonate
already possess , with or without access to the ballot box
fights a good fight
of popular culture
yet another sexual taboo
by turns very dark and very funny
's a gag that 's worn a bit thin over the years , though do n't ask still finds a few chuckles
kong action film
is priceless .
a dashing and resourceful hero
fight her bully of a husband
honoring
bean drops the ball too many times ... hoping the nifty premise will create enough interest to make up for an unfocused screenplay
a fine job contrasting the sleekness of the film 's present with the playful paranoia of the film 's past
a clear passion
that tian 's meticulous talent has not withered during his enforced hiatus
co-written
clever what-if concept
romance-novel platitudes
infidelity and happenstance
to another
built on the premise
noble
this tragedy
, we often reel in when we should be playing out
released the outtakes
were one for this kind of movie
one of the best rock
looked like as a low-budget series on a uhf channel
wo n't be talking about the film once you exit the theater
in murder
of interest onscreen
crass and
is worth your time , especially if you have ellen pompeo sitting next to you for the ride .
the truly funny bits
home alone raised to a new , self-deprecating level
white band 's
with it
despite its rough edges and a tendency to sag in certain places
twisting
satyr
pander
very good comedic songs
endeavor than its predecessor
while cleverly worked out
while certainly more naturalistic than its australian counterpart , amari 's film falls short in building the drama of lilia 's journey .
the santa clause 2 , purportedly a children 's movie
as if everyone making it lost their movie mojo
without all those gimmicks
all things insipid
's tough being a black man in america
he is not more lucratively engaged in the shameless self-caricature of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb- and ` analyze that , ' promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year
downward
conclusion
with a supremely kittenish performance that gradually accumulates more layers
if you enjoy being rewarded by a script that assumes you are n't very bright , then blood work is for you .
starting with spielberg and going right through the ranks of the players -- on-camera and off -- that he brings together
as a very distinctive sensibility , working to develop her own film language with conspicuous success
half an hour in
from a kid who ca n't quite distinguish one sci-fi work from another
long-faced
veil
a dark ,
melodramatic style
does n't mean it 's good enough for our girls
called his ` angels of light
of run-of-the-mill profanity
that it is one that allows him to churn out one mediocre movie after another
by its smallness
improbably forbearing wife
orc
detail condensed
lending the narrative an unusually surreal tone
that is n't heated properly , so that it ends up
flaws igby goes down may possess
bilingual charmer
no thanks .
that kate is n't very bright , but that she has n't been worth caring about and that maybe she , janine and molly -- an all-woman dysfunctional family -- deserve one another
affords to watch jackson , who also served as executive producer , take his smooth , shrewd , powerful act abroad
moldering
but the sickly sweet gender normative narrative
thrilling
they 'd look like
nothing left to work with , sort of like michael jackson 's nose
the under-7 crowd
's worked too hard on this movie
full of holes and completely lacking in chills
musical number
is somewhat satisfying
are pitted against shimmering cinematography that lends the setting the ethereal beauty of an asian landscape painting .
much ado about something is an amicable endeavor .
relatively lightweight commercial fare such as notting hill to commercial
a sad and rote exercise
to a satisfying destination
i never thought i 'd say this , but
faithful
where nearly all the previous unseen material resides
a zombie movie in every sense of the word -- mindless , lifeless , meandering , loud , painful , obnoxious
, acerbic laughs
strip-mined
in bad bear suits
skidding
of irony
clarity and audacity
did n't think so
supple understanding
very satisfying
you hate to tear your eyes away from the images long enough to read the subtitles
the prison interview with suge knight
cynicism to cut through the sugar coating
that transforms its wearer into a superman
trailer park magnolia : too long , too cutesy , too sure of its own importance , and possessed of that peculiar tension of being too dense & about nothing at all .
a genteel , prep-school quality that feels dusty and leatherbound
an effective portrait
director jon purdy 's
most irresponsible
the drama that gives added clout to this doc
fail to generate any interest in an unsympathetic hero caught up in an intricate plot that while cleverly worked out , can not overcome blah characters
however , it 's invaluable
the comedy equivalent of
at the root psychology of this film
engross even the most antsy youngsters
it looks as though jay roach directed the film from the back of a taxicab
is lightweight filmmaking ,
a while
the big boys in new york and l.a.
one man 's treasure could prove to be another man 's garbage
of cutesy romance , dark satire and murder mystery
the absurdity
rice 's second installment
reveal an inner life
retro-refitting
secrets
the pianist is the film roman polanski may have been born to make .
strong filmmaking requires a clear sense of purpose , and
of artifice
she 's never been better in this colorful bio-pic of a mexican icon
in the film 's simple title
thinking some of this worn-out , pandering palaver is actually funny
especially in a moral sense
do with him
nighttime manhattan , a loquacious videologue of the modern male and the lengths to which he 'll go to weave a protective cocoon around his own ego
defining
an alfred hitchcock movie
the storytelling , which undercuts the devastatingly telling impact of utter loss personified in the film 's simple title
in the world devastated by war , famine and poverty and documented the cruelty and suffering he has found with an devastating , eloquent clarity
unqualified
as all the classic dramas it borrows from
is a remarkable piece of filmmaking ...
confident , richly acted , emotionally devastating piece
what the audience feels is exhaustion , from watching a movie that is dark -lrb- dark green , to be exact -rrb- , sour , bloody and mean .
-lrb- depending upon where you live -rrb-
an hour , in which we 're told something creepy and vague is in the works
for a nice cool glass of iced tea
might be able to forgive its mean-spirited second half
so insanely stupid
consistently amusing but not as outrageous or funny as cho may have intended or as imaginative as one might have hoped
splashed with bloody beauty as vivid
own mortality
giggles and pulchritude
re-creation
lends itself beautifully to filming the teeming life on the reefs , making this gorgeous film a must for everyone from junior scientists to grown-up fish lovers
to the sci-fi genre
the delicious trimmings
avary 's failure to construct a story with even a trace of dramatic interest
like blood
as this may sound
perfunctory directing chops
unsolved
a handsome but unfulfilling suspense drama more
to make our imagination
dark satire
that can be as simultaneously funny , offbeat and heartwarming -lrb- without a thick shmear of the goo , at least -rrb-
fairly weak retooling
is neither
charming performers
with the shipping news before it
one of the worst of the entire franchise
to show
for computer-generated characters
watch , even
family portrait of need , neurosis and nervy
as art
moves his setting to the past , and relies on a historical text
for the credits
boll and writer robert dean klein
two-hour
new insight
one hour photo 's real strength
j. lo
design , score and choreography
the very best
be safely recommended as a video\/dvd babysitter
the hype that surrounded its debut at the sundance film festival
hollywood-ized austen
gets his secretary to fax it .
he has n't lost his touch , bringing off a superb performance in an admittedly middling film
'll keep you wide awake and ... very tense
watching it was painful .
nearly humorless
... one resurrection too many .
unnoticed
are presented in such a lousy way , complete with some of the year 's -lrb- unintentionally -rrb- funniest moments , that it 's impossible to care
tony gayton 's script does n't give us anything we have n't seen before , but
pass off as acceptable teen entertainment for some time
provide any conflict
so far this year is a franchise sequel starring wesley snipes
trots out
lacks the charisma and ability
one of the most genuinely sweet films to come along in quite some time .
has made a film of intoxicating atmosphere and little else .
two-drink-minimum
, if obvious ,
love head-on
bettany
profane and
vividly conveys the shadow side of the 30-year friendship between two english women .
a dark little morality tale disguised as a romantic comedy .
for spy kids
digital-effects-heavy , supposed family-friendly comedy
stylish weaponry
looks elsewhere , seizing on george 's haplessness and lucy 's personality tics .
is any indication
a magnetic performance
know an orc from a uruk-hai
pristine style and bold colors
have done
these three actresses
soulless and -- even more damning -- virtually joyless , xxx achieves near virtuosity in its crapulence .
going wrong
go down
tnt
uniquely itself
, cry and realize , ` it 's never too late to believe in your dreams . '
the dark visions already relayed by superb
snoots
of the increasingly far-fetched events that first-time writer-director neil burger follows up with
is of course the point
about to turn onto a different path
does n't have a captain
up to -lrb- watts -rrb- to lend credibility to this strange scenario
a fine , focused piece of work
an irresistible junior-high way
suspect this is the kind of production that would have been funnier if the director had released the outtakes theatrically and used the film as a bonus feature on the dvd .
an aimlessness that 's actually sort of amazing
, one is left with the inescapable conclusion that hitchens ' obsession with kissinger is , at bottom , a sophisticated flower child 's desire to purge the world of the tooth and claw of human power .
+
garbus
is existential drama without any of the pretension associated with the term
the developmentally disabled
of iranian
a good time with this one too
craftsmen
, he has at least one more story to tell : his own .
's better than one might expect when you look at the list of movies starring ice-t in a major role
innovation or pizazz
setting this blood-soaked tragedy of murderous ambition
sandra bullock , despite downplaying her good looks , carries a little too much ai n't - she-cute baggage into her lead role as a troubled and determined homicide cop to quite pull off the heavy stuff .
cautions children about disturbing the world 's delicate ecological balance
has value can not be denied .
a film really has to be exceptional to justify a three hour running time ,
do its characters exactly
are for naught .
the locale
can be forgiven for realizing that you 've spent the past 20 minutes looking at your watch and waiting for frida to just die already .
vera
mess .
sketchy
rogers 's mouth never stops shut about the war between the sexes and how to win the battle
even on its own ludicrous terms
commanding screen presence
acting craft
obnoxious
building up
attempts and often achieves a level of connection and concern
nolan proves that he can cross swords with the best of them and helm a more traditionally plotted popcorn thriller while surrendering little of his intellectual rigor or creative composure .
a sly dissection of the inanities of the contemporary music business and a rather sad story of the difficulties of artistic collaboration .
a teen gross-out comedy
want to call the cops
flaws , but also
are monsters born , or made ?
for a reasonably intelligent person to get through the country bears
your interest until the end and even leaves you with a few lingering animated thoughts .
in the best possible senses of both those words
comes to resemble the kind of soft-core twaddle you 'd expect to see on showtime 's ` red shoe diaries
the cultural intrigue
their graves
bluer than the atlantic
every single one of them
may have cost thousands and possibly millions of lives
is smarter and subtler
career-best performances
his own world war ii experience
executed with such gentle but insistent sincerity , with such good humor and appreciation of the daily grind that only the most hardhearted scrooge could fail to respond
inventive directors
of the funniest motion
disguised as a romantic comedy
it 's light on the chills and heavy on the atmospheric weirdness
penetrating , potent exploration
that used soap in the places where the mysteries lingered
ritchie may not have a novel thought in his head , but he knows how to pose madonna
devoted
if it 's viewed as a self-reflection or cautionary tale
we 're wrapped up in the characters , how they make their choices , and why
with the aid of those wisecracking mystery science theater 3000 guys
it is hard to resist
're a crocodile hunter fan
rice never clearly defines his characters or gives us a reason to care about them .
some fine acting
on camp
landbound
michell
and civic action laudable
provides no easy answers , but
conspicuously missing from the girls ' big-screen blowout
to recommend read my lips
the belly laughs
a cipher
stretched beyond its limits
a passable family film
waged among victims and predators settle into an undistinguished rhythm of artificial suspense .
in tone
bolstered
cube 's charisma and chemistry
is n't even a movie
so endlessly
battered women
makes sense ,
things peter out midway
is better than you might think .
of shadow , quietude , and room noise
a fascinating , bombshell documentary that should shame americans , regardless of whether or not ultimate blame
beautifully shot , delicately
creepy , intermittently powerful study
maintains a surprisingly buoyant tone throughout
a new treasure
cellular
huge cut
a treat watching shaw , a british stage icon , melting under the heat of phocion 's attentions
of allusions
tambor and clayburgh make an appealing couple -- he 's understated and sardonic
smoky and
me feel uneasy , even queasy , because -lrb- solondz 's -rrb- cool compassion
a lousy one
its vital essence scooped
the iranian people already possess , with or without access to the ballot box
it lets the pictures do the punching
dehumanizing
a listless sci-fi comedy
and childhood awakening
now it is a copy of a copy of a copy
maybe not a classic , but a movie the kids will want to see over and over again .
harder and
billy ray and terry george
silent screams
terrific score
is far less painful than his opening scene encounter with an over-amorous terrier
that is n't faked
thirty-three
tries to grab us , only to keep letting go at all the wrong moments
the greatest natural sportsmen
strong and confident
on cinema screens
attempt to tell a story about the vietnam war before the pathology set in
harks
were catholics
perceptive , good-natured movie
labored writing and slack direction
warner novel
who desperately want to be quentin tarantino when they grow up
pollution
cry for your money
proficient , dull
cowering and begging
been fumbled by a lesser filmmaker
the succession of blows dumped on guei
its heart in the right place
stand by her man
parsec
that pondering
remarkably faithful
the best story
terribly obvious melodrama and rough-hewn vanity project
an impeccable sense
' it also rocks .
b & w british comedy , circa 1960 , with peter sellers , kenneth williams , et
of shape
of a sense of deja vu
so simple and precise that anything discordant would topple the balance
strives to be intimate and socially encompassing
i 've never bought from telemarketers , but i bought this movie
build in the mind of the viewer
materalism
it 's mildly amusing
84 minutes is short
lapses
look at the list of movies starring ice-t in a major role
have a case of masochism and an hour and a half to blow
a powerful sequel and one of the best films of the year .
downward narcotized spiral
takes its techniques into such fresh territory that the film never feels derivative
few real laughs
bold by studio standards
utterly distracting blunder
middle-aged romance
is an ode to unconditional love and compassion garnered from years of seeing it all , a condition only the old are privy to , and ... often misconstrued as weakness
truth and realism
you might not notice the flaws
less of a trifle
that the basis for the entire plot
demented premise
holland lets things peter out midway , but
asked so often to suspend belief that were it not for holm 's performance
is right at home in this french shocker playing his usual bad boy weirdo role .
they 'll be too busy cursing the film 's strategically placed white sheets .
devastating and incurably romantic
slickly
an all-around good time at the movies this summer
collect the serial killer cards
survive a screening
with revulsion
, you have a problem .
the shelf
the first half-dozen episodes and probably
our culture is headed down the toilet with the ferocity of a frozen burrito after an all-night tequila bender --
beheadings
immense
last waltz
being advertised as a comedy
what makes barbershop so likable , with all its flaws , is that it has none of the pushiness and decibel volume of most contemporary comedies .
an earnest study in despair
pushing the jokes at the expense of character
a kilt-wearing jackson
fans and producers
wretchedly unfunny wannabe
shanghai ghetto should be applauded for finding a new angle on a tireless story ,
, this is a movie that tells stories that work -- is charming , is moving
a wild , endearing , masterful documentary .
's one of the worst of the entire franchise
appears to have gone into recruiting the right bands for the playlist and the costuming of the stars than into the script , which has a handful of smart jokes and not much else
in painting an unabashedly romantic picture of a nation whose songs spring directly from the lives of the people , the movie exalts the marxian dream of honest working folk , with little to show for their labor , living harmoniously , joined in song .
great team
a fascinating , unnerving examination of the delusions of one unstable man .
stands i
simple but
's stylishly directed with verve
of the biggest names in japanese anime , with impressive results
stirring experience that finds warmth in the coldest environment and makes each crumb of emotional comfort
as a director , eastwood is off his game -- there 's no real sense of suspense , and none of the plot ` surprises ' are really surprising
revelations
examines crane 's decline with unblinking candor .
concentrating
marveled at disney 's rendering of water , snow , flames and shadows
uncomfortably
the huskies
different , unusual , even nutty
until the film is well under way -- and yet it 's hard to stop watching
reminds us that , in any language , the huge stuff in life can usually be traced back to the little things
limited but enthusiastic adaptation
it 's also drab and inert
no unifying rhythm or
joel rubin
not in biography but in hero worship
the world 's most generic rock star
include anything
no one in the audience or the film seems to really care
we hate -lrb- madonna -rrb- within the film 's first five minutes ,
surprising winner
, sandler does n't understand that the idea of exploiting molestation for laughs is funny , not actually exploiting it yourself .
seamless
, this is it .
all too familiar ... basically the sort of cautionary tale that was old when ` angels with dirty faces ' appeared in 1938 .
is far funnier
the movie is about as deep as that sentiment .
bears a grievous but obscure complaint against fathers , and
to discern if this is a crazy work of disturbed genius or merely 90 minutes of post-adolescent electra rebellion
friendship , love , and the truth
an unsophisticated
unsatisfying muddle
the movie has no idea of it is serious
takes the most unexpected material and handles it in the most unexpected way .
most hackneyed
has n't
an uninspired philosophical epiphany
've completely lowered your entertainment standards
the entire 100 minutes
, as you watch them clumsily mugging their way through snow dogs ,
the topic of relationships in such a straightforward , emotionally honest manner that by the end
what 's become one of the movies ' creepiest conventions , in which the developmentally disabled
papin
for an all-around good time at the movies this summer
microscope
you places you have n't been , and
a parting
its message is not rooted in that decade .
viewers ' time
only comes to no good
faster , livelier and
those terrific documentaries that collect a bunch of people who are enthusiastic about something and then
the depth of these two literary figures , and even the times
plays like a bad soap opera ,
, spy kids 2 looks as if it were made by a highly gifted 12-year-old instead of a grown man .
bushels
that gives the film its bittersweet bite
real women may have many agendas , but it also will win you over , in a big way
easy to be cynical about documentaries in which underdogs beat the odds and the human spirit triumphs
genial and
circumstantial
metaphors abound , but it is easy to take this film at face value and enjoy its slightly humorous and tender story
that would have been perfect for an old `` twilight zone '' episode
into parapsychological phenomena and the soulful nuances
the movie is funny , smart , visually inventive , and most of all , alive .
savagely
the saigon of 1952 is an uneasy mix of sensual delights and simmering violence , and the quiet american brings us right into the center of that world
think of this one
been too many of these films
this modest little number
in a mystery inside an enigma
a riot-control projectile
cameo
's a movie that emphasizes style over character and substance
the better drug-related pictures
a buoyant romantic comedy
far-flung , illogical , and plain stupid
west bank
soft southern gentility
in his latest effort , storytelling , solondz has finally made a movie that is n't just offensive --
australia is a weirdly beautiful place
into exactly the kind of buddy cop comedy
of hanussen
interested in kicking around a raison d'etre that 's as fresh-faced as its young-guns cast
's a choppy , surface-effect feeling to the whole enterprise .
like a soft drink that 's been sitting open too long : it 's too much syrup and not enough fizz .
in raptures
a muddled limp biscuit of a movie , a vampire soap opera that does n't make much sense even on its own terms .
to be a character study
whole
of its comfy little cell
it 's that painful .
a future
string the bastard up
did the film inform and educate me ?
plays up the cartoon 's more obvious strength of snazziness while neglecting its less conspicuous writing strength .
an angel simplicity
an object lesson
the acting is amateurish , the cinematography is atrocious
surface-effect
calculating fiend
health insurance
was i scared ?
slow-motion ` grandeur ' shots
thin with repetition
subplots
utter loss
a young woman
manoel
are padding unashamedly appropriated from the teen-exploitation playbook
oozing
startle
statham can move beyond the crime-land action genre
their parents ' anguish
, the performances are so stylized as to be drained of human emotion .
the kind of trifle that date nights were invented for . .
stacy
frustrating yet deeply watchable
uproarious humor with an underlying seriousness that sneaks up on the viewer , providing an experience that is richer than anticipated .
a plunge
writings
can still be smarter than any 50 other filmmakers still at work
take care of my cat ''
stirs us
best korean film
easy emotional buttons
millennium
been pulled from a tear-stained vintage shirley temple script
stirring
is the drama within the drama , as an unsolved murder and an unresolved moral conflict jockey for the spotlight
jim brown
bow-wow
about this motion picture
it looks closely , insightfully at fragile , complex relationships .
handguns
who like to ride bikes
founders on its own preciousness -- and squanders its beautiful women
the effects of living a dysfunctionally privileged lifestyle
explore same-sex culture
's talking
screening
-rrb- ensure that the film is never dull
are unintentional .
of the ultimate scorsese film
audiences on both sides of the atlantic
capturing inner-city life
becomes narrative expedience
have a tendency to slip into hokum
have pulled off four similar kidnappings before
dudsville
angst-ridden
actress-producer and writer
is a likable story , told with competence
comes along only
tough-man
spirited away is a triumph of imagination
got back
new york intelligentsia
reshaping of physical time and space
nohe 's documentary about the event is sympathetic without being gullible : he is n't blind to the silliness , but also captures moments of spontaneous creativity and authentic co-operative interaction .
perception ,
of an upper class austrian society
the level of crudity in the latest austin powers extravaganza
crafted a deceptively casual ode
the uneven movie
's filmed tosca that you want
perfectly executed and wonderfully sympathetic characters ,
of this ` we 're - doing-it-for - the-cash ' sequel
the characters in it
, `` minority report '' astounds .
of its unsettling force
peculiar and always entertaining costume drama
demonstrating yet
reveal what makes vincent tick , but perhaps any definitive explanation for it would have felt like a cheat
has skin looked as beautiful , desirable , even delectable , as it does in trouble every day .
has much to recommend it , even if the top-billed willis is not the most impressive player
of a telanovela
that has befallen every other carmen before her
on the cheap
see in each other
inversion
in its over-the-top way
is first-rate , especially sorvino .
of aborted attempts
staged like `` rosemary 's baby , ''
in something bigger than yourself
's so devoid of joy and energy
the
was just
... is inspiring , ironic , and revelatory of just how ridiculous and money-oriented the record industry really is .
assuredly rank as one of the cleverest , most deceptively amusing comedies of the year .
if it was at least funny
in jerry bruckheimer 's putrid pond of retread action twaddle
crassly flamboyant
attacks
with antonio banderas
you do n't demand much more than a few cheap thrills from your halloween entertainment
an excuse to get to the closing bout ... by which time it 's impossible to care who wins
that it manages to find new avenues of discourse on old problems
native americans
everyday lives
nicolas cage is n't the first actor to lead a group of talented friends astray ,
even when crush departs from the 4w formula ... it feels like a glossy rehash .
college-friends genre
governs college cliques
an intimate contemplation of two marvelously messy lives .
, there is a really cool bit -- the movie 's conception of a future-world holographic librarian -lrb- orlando jones -rrb- who knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written , and nicely realized .
challenges perceptions of guilt and innocence , of good guys and bad , and
may show
of mildly entertaining , inoffensive fluff
work and food
interested in discretion
cheapo margaritas
is off-putting , to say the least , not to mention inappropriate and wildly undeserved .
driver-esque portrayal
need to be a hip-hop fan to appreciate scratch
visual clarity and deeply
purposefully reductive movie
to smack of a hallmark hall of fame , with a few four letter words thrown in that are generally not heard on television
last look
amid the bland animation and simplistic story
a retread story , bad writing
a really special walk
rare creature
congrats disney on a job
movie rah-rah
morality play
upon others even more compelling
crafted with harris goldberg
a.
revealed by the dispassionate gantz brothers as ordinary , pasty lumpen
grown-up quibbles
is that rare animal known as ' a perfect family film ,
is especially terrific as pauline
go back and choose to skip it
the jackal , the french connection ,
and languorous slo-mo sequences
swimfan
for christianity
never rises above a conventional , two dimension tale
about something and then
barbershop boasts some of today 's hottest and hippest acts from the world of television , music and stand-up comedy
this is not a jackie chan movie .
sommers 's title-bout features
which is a pity ,
90 minutes of playing opposite each other
that 's actually sort of amazing
belongs on the big screen
admit it
with this new rollerball , sense and sensibility have been overrun by what can only be characterized as robotic sentiment .
your reward will be a thoughtful , emotional movie experience .
thomas anderson
dying fall
they do n't fit well together and
done to survive
weak script
powerful people
reign of fire is hardly the most original fantasy film ever made -- beyond road warrior , it owes enormous debts to aliens and every previous dragon drama
commentary on nachtwey is provided
jimmy 's relentless anger
in the constrictive eisenhower era about one
loosely speaking , we 're in all of me territory again
is the word for the big-fisted direction of jez butterworth , who manages to blast even the smallest sensitivities from the romance with his clamorous approach .
would be an abridged edition
dungeons
oo many of these gross out scenes
`` mothman ''
waiting for dvd
dangerous and
bewitched adolescents
in the music itself
elfriede jelinek 's novel
funny in a sick , twisted sort of way .
a revealing look at the collaborative process
picture in which
call the cops
floria tosca
washed
to be -lrb- tsai 's -rrb- masterpiece
i realized that no matter how fantastic reign of fire looked , its story was making no sense at all .
world traveler might not go anywhere new , or arrive anyplace special , but
as with the shipping news before it , an attempt is made to transplant a hollywood star into newfoundland 's wild soil --
intelligent and moving
as a pink slip
is as consistently
one of the characters has some serious soul searching to do
end it all by stuffing himself into an electric pencil sharpener
gloriously straight from the vagina
frankness
the aged napoleon
created such a vibrant , colorful world
do the girls ' amusing personalities
as an actress , madonna is one helluva singer .
should dispel it .
could be the worst film a man has made about women since valley of the dolls .
diego
be based on a true and historically significant story
his wife look so bad in a major movie
funny and weird meditation
to see what he could make with a decent budget
monosyllabic
full of detail about the man and his country ,
the incongruous
do n't even
the evocative imagery and gentle , lapping rhythms of this film are infectious --
fool ourselves is one hour photo 's real strength .
enjoy yourselves without feeling conned
very funny joke
will be surprised to know
models
make sense
of the most entertaining bonds in years
everything except someone pulling the pin from a grenade with his teeth
seen that had no obvious directing involved
pseudo-intellectual kid
phenomenal
acting talents
the same way you came
viewing in university computer science departments for years to come
does n't tell you anything except that the chelsea hotel today is populated by whiny , pathetic , starving and untalented artistes
the emperor 's club turns a blind eye to the very history it pretends to teach .
in which
mostly off-screen
miike ...
other parts are decent
the younger generations
traditional layers of awakening and ripening
a heavy stench of ` been there , done that ' hanging over the film
, you wo n't feel cheated by the high infidelity of unfaithful .
a rote exercise in both animation and storytelling .
entertaining and moving
riveted to our seats .
to act like pinocchio
best some directors
come up with nothing original in the way of slapstick sequences
ended
mid-range steven seagal
sanders
this painfully forced , false and fabricated
drawn engaging characters while peppering the pages with memorable zingers
compelled to watch the film twice or pick up a book on the subject
the ideal casting of the masterful british actor ian holm
long enough to read the subtitles
rushed to the megaplexes before its time
nair 's cast
young and fit
beyond the very basic dictums of human decency
a captivating drama
taken quite a nosedive from alfred hitchcock 's imaginative flight to shyamalan 's self-important summer fluff
wonderment
straightforward and deadly
vacuous
works spectacularly well
the music makes a nice album ,
the paper-thin characterizations and
here on earth
insufferably
thoroughly engrossing and
minority report commands interest almost solely as an exercise in gorgeous visuals .
meet them halfway and connect the dots instead of having things all spelled out
found a tough beauty
too great
who cares ? -rrb- .
enough of the creative process or even of what was created for the non-fan to figure out what makes wilco a big deal
forth
djeinaba
of a comedy of a premise
bolado credit
the grandparents
done it
devastating testimony
, it 's still a guilty pleasure to watch .
the dark , challenging tune
a pianist , but
take a deep bow
in the way they help increase an average student 's self-esteem
walled-off but
for a touching love story
charisma and
mr. murray , a prolific director of music videos ,
a soft southern gentility that speaks of beauty , grace and a closet full of skeletons
one hopes mr. plympton will find room for one more member of his little band , a professional screenwriter .
turning pain
everything -- even life on an aircraft carrier -- is sentimentalized .
peter sellers
crosses
symbolism
your particular area
what can easily be considered career-best performances
so bad in a major movie
the world 's political situation seems little different , and -lrb- director phillip -rrb-
faced with the possibility that her life is meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance , in a movie that is definitely meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance
this is a very ambitious project for a fairly inexperienced filmmaker , but good actors , good poetry and good music help sustain it .
on display
spontaneous creativity and authentic co-operative interaction
the left
cinematic art
the paramount imprint
von
wrong with this ricture
after its first release
looks like a made-for-home-video quickie
was probably
a stirring visual sequence like a surge through swirling rapids or a leap from pinnacle to pinnacle
son of animal house
kaufman and jonze take huge risks to ponder the whole notion of passion
passion and
fans of sandler 's comic taste may find it uninteresting
mostly believable ,
grade-school
whose only nod
a mix of the shining , the thing , and any naked teenagers horror flick
grand passion
's inauthentic at its core
in delivering a dramatic slap in the face that 's simultaneously painful and refreshing
figure the power-lunchers do n't care to understand
a little too
back and forth ca n't help
, talky
good-time
utter sincerity
playing a salt-of-the-earth mommy named minnie
appears in its final form
there is a real subject here , and
the sizzle of old news that has finally found the right vent -lrb- accurate
the movie is too impressed with its own solemn insights to work up much entertainment value .
re-imagining of beauty
unorthodox
watchable .
18-year-old mistress
with all ambitious films
perfect black pearls
ambitious , serious film
on all cylinders
of truffaut
while we delight in the images
ambiguity
brings out the worst in otherwise talented actors
see end
as a thriller about the ruthless social order that governs college cliques
one 's interest
if you 've got a house full of tots -- do n't worry , this will be on video long before they grow up and you can wait till then .
give the transcendent performance
energy and wit
terror the heroes of horror movies try to avoid
unapologetic
despite its sincere acting , signs is just another unoriginal run of the mill sci-fi film with a flimsy ending and lots of hype .
that kate is n't very bright ,
is a real subject here
is in his hypermasculine element here
better than ` hannibal '
, contemporary , in-jokey one
julie taymor 's
good actors have a radar for juicy roles --
are there tolstoy groupies out there
of a genuine and singular artist
into the who-wrote-shakespeare controversy
graze the funny bone
does a good job of establishing a time and place , and of telling a fascinating character 's story .
someone of particular interest to you
feel my eyelids ... getting
big-screen star
to drag along the dead -lrb- water -rrb- weight of the other
has become apparent that the franchise 's best years are long past
combat
a light -lrb- yet unsentimental -rrb- touch
unlike many revenge fantasies
tediously about their lives , loves and the art
his twin brother , donald ,
to screenwriting
diop gai
post-september 11 , `` the sum of all fears ''
a long way on hedonistic gusto
bullock and
the boat loads of people who try to escape the country
of its title
set in a 1986 harlem that does n't look much like anywhere in new york
who belongs with the damned for perpetrating patch adams
freshening
while each moment of this broken character study is rich in emotional texture , the journey does n't really go anywhere .
its luckiest viewers will be seated next to one of those ignorant
too long and unfocused
-lrb- reynolds -rrb- takes a classic story , casts attractive and talented actors and uses a magnificent landscape to create a feature film that is wickedly fun to watch .
by creepy-crawly bug things that live only in the darkness
care about the character
in pauline & paulette
escapes the precious trappings of most romantic comedies , infusing into the story very real , complicated emotions
is n't blind to the silliness
nary a glimmer
say mean things and shoot a lot of bullets .
the nature of faith
the stunts
to please his mom
except the characters in it
this remarkable and memorable film
these words
explosion you fear
clancy 's holes
people thought i was too hard on `` the mothman prophecies ''
, albeit sometimes superficial , cautionary tale of a technology in search
to hitting a comedic or satirical target
as if
its bold presentation
feels labored , with a hint of the writing exercise about it
most likely to find on the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat
the places , and the people ,
... remains far more interesting than the story at hand .
to courage and happiness
his own invention
relentlessly depressing situation
but no. .
teens
destroy
of the best next generation episodes
cliche with little new added
about the death penalty
winds up mired in tear-drenched quicksand
the first time around - when it was called the professional
candy
has many of the things that made the first one charming .
utter mush
they may really need the company of others
whose only nod to nostalgia
was right to cut
maintaining consciousness just long enough
the chemistry and complex relationship between the marquis -lrb- auteil -rrb- and emilie -lrb- le besco -rrb-
with only the odd enjoyably chewy lump
the scenes
in a wind-tunnel and a simply astounding cor-blimey-luv-a-duck cockney accent
a tired old setting
something happens to send you off in different direction .
i wish windtalkers had had more faith in the dramatic potential of this true story .
sit still for two hours
thinking up grocery lists and ways to tell their kids how not to act like pinocchio
in spirit
a mechanical endeavor
not about scares but a mood in which an ominous , pervasive , and unknown threat lurks just below the proceedings and adds an almost constant mindset of suspense
promised
miracles ,
contrived , unmotivated ,
may as well be called `` jar-jar binks : the movie . ''
perfectly acceptable , perfectly bland ,
considered
with a large cast representing a broad cross-section , tavernier 's film bounds along with the rat-a-tat energy of `` his girl friday , '' maintaining a light touch while tackling serious themes .
political madness and
patchy combination of soap opera , low-tech magic realism and , at times , ploddingly sociological commentary
celeb-strewn backdrop
, story and pace
remarkably alluring
its insanely staged ballroom scene , in which 3000 actors appear in full regalia
as though you rode the zipper after eating a corn dog and an extra-large cotton candy
it seems the film should instead be called ` my husband is travis bickle '
the stunt work
i 'm telling you ,
full-fledged sex addict
societal betrayal
plucking
spat
cynical creeps
servicable world war ii
... one big laugh , three or four mild giggles , and a whole lot of not much else .
template
harry period
a three-ring circus
murderous maids has a lot going for it , not least the brilliant performances by testud ... and parmentier .
is the kind of movie during which you want to bang your head on the seat in front of you , at its cluelessness , at its idiocy , at its utterly misplaced earnestness
australia : land beyond time is an enjoyable big movie primarily because australia is a weirdly beautiful place .
a catastrophic collision of tastelessness and gall that nevertheless will leave fans clamoring for another ride
overblown and
of what it 's like on the other side of the bra
not good
emotional heart
you fear
is opening today at a theater near you .
, stuart little 2 is a light , fun cheese puff of a movie .
no more ridiculous
ringu is a disaster of a story , full of holes and completely lacking in chills .
unspeakable
options
penetrating undercurrent
the incessant , so-five-minutes-ago pop music
a b & w british comedy , circa 1960 , with peter sellers , kenneth williams , et
is cruel
barry 's terrific performance
the attempt to complicate the story only defies credibility
read and follow the action
mary and
, illuminating study
and personal self-discovery
few cloying moments
works beautifully as a movie
heroes the way
the tar
melted
there 's a certain style and wit to the dialogue
cloaked in the euphemism ` urban drama
, nicholas nickleby is too much like a fragment of an underdone potato .
the director 's talent
in front of and , more specifically , behind the camera
third feature
does a solid job of slowly , steadily building up to the climactic burst of violence
flying guts
with tremendous skill
of old-fashioned hollywood magic
complex enough to hold our interest
a two-way time-switching myopic mystery
editing style
an affectionately goofy satire that 's unafraid to throw elbows when necessary ...
the wrath
did
does such high-profile talent serve such literate material
are only mildly curious
easily the most thoughtful fictional examination of the root causes of anti-semitism ever seen on screen .
is heartfelt and achingly real
laugh
bill plympton
features one of the most affecting depictions of a love affair ever committed to film .
at the top of their lungs no matter what the situation
in enough clever and unexpected
while illuminating an era of theatrical comedy that , while past ,
cheapo animation -lrb- like saturday morning tv in the '60s -rrb- , a complex sword-and-sorcery plot
involved ,
the kissinger should be tried as a war criminal
nationalism
been stifled by the very prevalence of the fast-forward technology that he so stringently takes to task
imagine o. henry 's the gift of the magi relocated to the scuzzy underbelly of nyc 's drug scene .
is a verbal duel between two gifted performers .
lightweight , uneven action comedy
earn
vampire devaluation
but the talented cast alone will keep you watching , as will the fight scenes .
much this time
open-ended questions
mindless pace
that death
superficially
the long-winded heist comedy
detailed than an autopsy , the movie
sunset
genuinely funny
feel of a bunch of strung-together tv episodes .
, but it is n't as quirky as it thinks it is and its comedy is generally mean-spirited .
full of nostalgic comments from the now middle-aged participants
amazing spider-man
, deeply felt fantasy of a director 's travel through 300 years of russian history .
beast
burr steers
heartfelt concern
's worked too hard on this movie .
a frustrating ` tweener '
, unfaithful is at once intimate and universal cinema .
be another man 's garbage
does n't add anything fresh to the myth
installments
the new adaptation of the cherry orchard
suspected murder
spike lee 's masterful
, funny and beautifully
a barrage of hype
the massive waves
minor treat
go back to the source
maintains a dark mood that makes the film seem like something to endure instead of enjoy .
dreary , humorless soap opera
lazy , miserable and smug
even bigger and more ambitious than the first installment , spy kids 2 looks as if it were made by a highly gifted 12-year-old instead of a grown man .
a low-budget affair ,
follows its standard formula
kevin bray , whose crisp framing , edgy camera work , and wholesale ineptitude with acting , tone and pace very obviously mark him as a video helmer making his feature debut
at one man 's occupational angst and its subsequent reinvention , a terrifying study of bourgeois
by as it used to be
was developed hastily after oedekerk
the game
hundreds
hopeless , unsatisfying muddle
the oddest
i like all four of the lead actors a lot and they manage to squeeze a few laughs out of the material , but they 're treading water at best in this forgettable effort
as the direction is intelligently accomplished
is validated by the changing composition of the nation
the world 's best actors
the script 's refusal
for your lives
has made in more than a decade
gritty story
all the complexity
domestic abuse
made a more sheerly beautiful film
there are a few chuckles , but not a single gag sequence that really scores
in a very shapable but largely unfulfilling present
an audience 's intelligence
pretty good overall picture
pinochet
absolutely amazing
plotless collection
's quite another to feel physically caught up in the process .
disney 's cinderella proved that ' a dream is a wish your heart makes
look too deep into the story
the characters are in it
's -rrb- quite a bit of heart , as you would expect from the directors of the little mermaid and aladdin
meyjes 's movie , like max rothman 's future , does not work .
class austrian society
caterer
paranoia ,
the widowmaker did this viewer feel enveloped in a story that , though meant to be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication to a common goal , never seems to leave the lot .
resurrection too many .
impenetrable theory
mysterious , sensual , emotionally intense , and replete
heartfelt conviction
epiphanies
that attracts the young and fit
, this documentary takes a look at 5 alternative housing options
about italian - , chinese - , irish -
which are neither original nor are presented in convincing way
carefully lit
artistry
follow the books
staircase gothic .
other feel-good fiascos like antwone fisher or
none of the pushiness and decibel volume of most contemporary comedies
tight
the thematic ironies are too obvious
good sources
with nemesis
book guy
seated next to one of those ignorant
music instructor
photographs
steadfastly uncinematic but powerfully dramatic .
a pint-sized ` goodfellas ' designed to appeal to the younger set , it 's not a very good movie in any objective sense , but it does mostly hold one 's interest
weepy melodrama
dark green , to be exact -rrb-
so badly
a wild ride with eight boarders from venice beach that was a deserved co-winner of the audience award for documentaries at the sundance film festival .
like high crimes flog the dead horse of surprise as if it were an obligation
in fact , it 's quite fun in places .
straight out of eudora welty
those d.w. griffith made in the early days of silent film
is the kathie lee gifford of film directors , sadly proving once again ego does n't always go hand in hand with talent
, this is sure to raise audience 's spirits and leave them singing long after the credits roll .
p.t. anderson understands the grandness of romance
grows on you -- like a rash .
he allows nothing to get in the way
the humor and humanity of monsoon wedding are in perfect balance .
an estrogen opera so intensely feminine that it serves as the antidote -lrb- and cannier doppelganger -rrb- to diesel 's xxx flex-a-thon .
popcorn adventure
by the four primary actors
finally , is minimally satisfying
the average white band 's `` pick up the pieces
in the utter cuteness of stuart and margolo
dazzling , remarkably unpretentious
if it 's not entirely memorable
revelation
loses its sense of humor
to have jackie chan in it
like gandalf
draws us
care less
a truck , preferably
, you may never again be able to look at a red felt sharpie pen without disgust , a thrill , or the giggles .
when a selection appears in its final form -lrb- in `` last dance '' -rrb-
is its essential problem
the tawdry soap opera antics
still shines in her quiet blue eyes
sustain a reasonable degree of suspense
as its own fire-breathing entity in this picture
most of the film
to life on the big screen
of the more influential works
i usually dread encountering the most
right down to the gryffindor scarf
romp that will have viewers guessing just who 's being conned right up to the finale .
ah , what the hell .
terrorism anxieties
, it 's the days of our lives
this gorgeous epic is guaranteed to lift the spirits of the whole family .
sometimes this modest little number clicks , and sometimes it does n't .
the rowdy participants
the soul-searching deliberateness of the film , although leavened nicely with dry absurdist wit ,
surprised
runs a mere 84 minutes
a gorgeously strange movie , heaven
her plight and isolation
hostile odds with one another
she 's appealingly manic and energetic .
look american angst
it the kahlo movie frida fans have been looking for
a major movie
has n't directed this movie so much as produced it -- like sausage
save the day did i become very involved in the proceedings ; to me
deep , uncompromising
rob
required genuine acting
has been lost in the translation ... another routine hollywood frightfest in which the slack execution italicizes the absurdity of the premise
for about ten minutes
coat
date
what great cinema can really do
overshadows everything
all-too-familiar dramatic arc
are made of little moments
a cockeyed
the new release
made indieflick in need of some trims and a more chemistry between its stars .
seems so real
interesting story
were all there
fear permeates the whole of stortelling , todd solondz ' oftentimes funny , yet ultimately cowardly autocritique .
pulling the rug from underneath us
like `` rosemary 's baby
what one is left with , even after the most awful acts are committed , is an overwhelming sadness that feels as if it has made its way into your very bloodstream .
a nasty aftertaste but little clear memory of its operational mechanics
pulls no punches in its depiction of the lives of the papin sister and the events that led to their notorious rise to infamy ...
will at least have a dream image of the west to savor whenever the film 's lamer instincts are in the saddle
it 's dark but has wonderfully funny moments ;
frantic , virulent and foul-natured
narrative logic or cohesion
this film special
opportunism
by movie 's end , we accept the characters and the film , flaws and all
the film 's lamer instincts are in the saddle
own action
, tiresome nature
a timely
of clue
he gets his secretary to fax it . ''
in our boots
hanky-panky
the same way you came -- a few tasty morsels under your belt
colors and
it looks good , but it is essentially empty .
most teenagers
' has both .
cinematic appeal
on and
waiting for happiness
starts off as a satisfying kids flck becomes increasingly implausible as it races through contrived plot points .
and more entertaining , too .
hip hop fantasy
senegalese updating
you 're burnt out on it 's a wonderful life marathons and bored with a christmas carol
telling creepy stories
too intensely
compassion
to watch if you only had a week to live
wo n't have any trouble getting kids to eat up these veggies
reeses
mythologizing
dimness
folk
this is lightweight filmmaking , to be sure , but it 's pleasant enough -- and oozing with attractive men
his latest feature , r xmas
amazingly evocative
fresh way
pedestrian
markets
directing and story
by their servants in 1933
tourism
often misconstrued as weakness
, self-indulgent and maddening
do a cut-and-paste of every bad action-movie line in history
is too mainstream
is as close as you can get to an imitation movie
catalytic effect
context
sending
the lint
kaufman 's approach
never again is a welcome and heartwarming addition to the romantic comedy genre .
much more than trite observations on the human condition
shave ice
running on empty ,
wannabe
enough to save oleander 's uninspired story
uplifter .
is truly gorgeous to behold .
sum '' is jack ryan 's `` do-over . ''
just a waste
makes it interesting as a character study is the fact that the story is told from paul 's perspective
that does n't make you feel like a sucker
` are
wertmuller 's social mores and politics to tiresome jargon
a very old-school kind
when the screenwriter responsible for one of the worst movies of one year directs an equally miserable film the following year
gives new meaning to the phrase ` fatal script error . '
... unlikable , uninteresting , unfunny , and completely , utterly inept .
they ca n't get no satisfaction without the latter
made you love it
is more than one joke about
did n't ache by the end of kung pow
captures the wonders and worries of childhood
of gory mayhem
suffers from a paunchy midsection , several plodding action sequences and a wickedly undramatic central theme .
would set it apart from other deep south stories
and plot lapses
literary purists
the way we were , and
might be with a large dose of painkillers .
squirm-inducing fish-out-of-water formula
produced in recent memory ,
's got just enough charm and appealing character quirks to forgive that still serious problem
vehicle that even he seems embarrassed to be part of
rewarding .
the interviews that follow , with the practitioners of this ancient indian practice
she deftly spins the multiple stories in a vibrant and intoxicating fashion
holes
behave like adults and everyone
unreligious
thoroughly enjoyed themselves and
the earmarks
have finally aged past his prime
visible boom mikes
get a stab at soccer hooliganism , a double-barreled rip-off of quentin tarantino 's climactic shootout -- and meat loaf explodes .
screenwriting textbook
well-acted television melodrama
there are times when you wish that the movie had worked a little harder to conceal its contrivances , but
a dark mood that makes the film seem like something to endure instead of enjoy
celebrate his victories
a children 's film
objects in a character 's hands
is a sweet little girl
that 's not saying much
swimfan ,
carries a charge of genuine excitement
is not as funny or entertaining
fans of plympton 's shorts may marginally enjoy the film ,
increasingly pervasive aspect
genuinely funny jokes
while cherish does n't completely survive its tonal transformation from dark comedy to suspense thriller
one fantastic -lrb- and educational -rrb- documentary .
staged like `` rosemary 's baby ,
missing from the girls ' big-screen blowout
lies considerable skill and determination , backed by sheer nerve
clarify
this melancholic film noir reminded me a lot of memento ...
trite and
gored bullfighters
is spectacular
eastern world politics
-lrb- fiji diver rusi vulakoro and the married couple howard and michelle hall -rrb- show us the world they love and make
when twentysomething hotsies make movies about their lives
melodramatic mountain
walked away from this new version of e.t.
martin 's
to parody
while not all that bad of a movie
over the age of 12
would seem to be surefire casting .
mr. polanski
with the term
whether they be of nature , of man or of one another
this version is raised a few notches above kiddie fantasy pablum by allen 's astringent wit .
discontent , and yearning
omits
the point of real interest - -- audience sadism -- is evaded completely
be exact
artnering murphy with robert de niro for the tv-cops comedy showtime
renting this you 're not interested in discretion in your entertainment choices
guillen
for a movie audience , the hours does n't connect in a neat way , but introduces characters who illuminate mysteries of sex , duty and love .
without the vulgarity and
mediocre movies start to drag as soon as the action speeds up
kicks off spookily enough
frida 's life
like mike shoots and scores , doing its namesake proud
against a frothing ex-girlfriend
the context of the current political climate
show up at theatres for it
unimaginative
is to win over the two-drink-minimum crowd
swear you are wet in some places and
a companionable couple
wonderland adventure , a stalker thriller ,
's jagger 's bone-dry , mournfully brittle delivery that gives the film its bittersweet bite
extra heavy-duty ropes
sinuously plotted and
deep down , i realized the harsh reality of my situation :
amused and entertained by the unfolding of bielinsky 's cleverly constructed scenario
a back seat
dialogue rip
that should be thrown back in the river
that , half an hour in
the film deliberately lacks irony
women since valley of the dolls
into jolly soft-porn 'em powerment
avoid this like the dreaded king brown snake
allow for plenty of nudity
definitely worth
an otherwise appalling , and downright creepy , subject -- a teenage boy in love
innocuous
the film is visually dazzling , the depicted events dramatic , funny and poignant .
who could easily have killed a president because it made him feel powerful
dry and forceful
affectionately goofy
coming down off of miramax 's deep shelves after a couple of aborted attempts , waking up in reno makes a strong case for letting sleeping dogs lie .
is extremely straight and mind-numbingly stilted
the home video market
be interested in knowing any of them personally
capacity
a jet all the way
flashbacks
who loved the 1989 paradiso will prefer this new version
dry humor and jarring shocks ,
phantom
offensive and redundant
is that the movie has no idea of it is serious or not .
find himself
truth-in-advertising hounds
, freundlich 's world traveler might have been one of the more daring and surprising american movies of the year .
of early italian neorealism
julia roberts
paint-by-number romantic comedies
's for sure
be able to look away for a second
another wholly unnecessary addition to the growing , moldering pile of , well , extreme stunt pictures .
her confidence in her material
lax and limp
close encounters
, his secret life is light , innocuous and unremarkable .
companionship
jae-eun
given passionate , if somewhat flawed , treatment
be depressing , as the lead actor phones in his autobiographical performance
by the time it 's done with us
be an abridged edition
my future
the loud
'80s
into heaven
exquisitely sad
break through the wall
on screen been so aggressively anti-erotic
rife
a dashing and resourceful hero ; a lisping , reptilian villain ; big fights ; big hair ;
most aggressive
the breezy and amateurish feel
janice
its own difficulties
for some glacial pacing
chanukah
13 months and 295 preview screenings
offers large rewards
straightforward , emotionally honest
intelligent ,
provide an emotional edge to its ultimate demise
the insinuation of mediocre acting or a fairly trite narrative
high life
the vagueness of topical excess
nearly two hours
, it 's too long and unfocused .
about anything
comes out of nowhere substituting mayhem for suspense
brecht
of just slapping extreme humor and gross-out gags
really solid
takes a back seat
lukewarm
to the film 's considerable charm
literate than
at this nonsensical story
admire this film for its harsh objectivity and refusal to seek our tears , our sympathies .
arms dealer
the darker elements of misogyny and unprovoked violence
every fake , dishonest , entertaining and , ultimately , more perceptive moment in bridget jones 's diary
undermining the story 's emotional thrust
not once does it come close to being exciting .
is most alive when it seems most likely that broomfield 's interviewees , or even himself , will not be for much longer
his franchise
his most vital work
a plethora of engaging diatribes on the meaning of ` home , ' delivered in grand passion by the members of the various households .
bullock and grant still look ill at ease sharing the same scene .
a legendary professor and kunis
on a matinee
self-conscious and gratingly irritating films
than two obvious dimensions
emotional tensions of the papin sisters
's the delivery that matters here
junior-high way
the character to unearth the quaking essence of passion , grief and fear
a catalyst
needed more emphasis on the storytelling and less on the glamorous machine that thrusts the audience into a future they wo n't much care about
there are far worse messages to teach a young audience , which will probably be perfectly happy with the sloppy slapstick comedy .
richer than the ones
particularly impressive
audiences who like movies that demand four hankies
auteuil 's
of the goth-vampire , tortured woe-is-me lifestyle
's encouraging to see a three-dimensional , average , middle-aged woman 's experience of self-discovery handled with such sensitivity
deserves a place of honor next to nanook as a landmark in film history .
recycled more times than i 'd care to count
time trip
is never satisfactory .
succeeds in entertaining ,
muccino either does n't notice when his story ends or just ca n't tear himself away from the characters
it were n't silly
the boys ' sparring , like the succession of blows dumped on guei , wears down the story 's more cerebral , and likable , plot elements .
shopping
rodriguez
de broca
with overall feelings , broader ideas , and open-ended questions than concrete story and definitive answers
of his sense of humor
odd but ultimately satisfying
comeback curlers
its hero
celluloid litmus test
has made a movie that will leave you wondering about the characters ' lives after the clever credits roll
some episodes work , some do n't .
distort
drifts
if a horror movie 's primary goal is to frighten and disturb
portrayed
takes place
original rape
grownups
color , music , and dance that only the most practiced curmudgeon could fail to crack a smile at
even if invincible is not quite the career peak that the pianist is for roman polanski , it demonstrates that werner herzog can still leave us with a sense of wonder at the diverse , marvelously twisted shapes history has taken .
turning over
legendary wit 's
sandra bullock and hugh grant
colorfully wrapped up in his own idiosyncratic strain of kitschy goodwill .
gangs , despite the gravity of its subject matter , is often as fun to watch as a good spaghetti western .
pitiful
commander-in-chief of this film
binging on cotton candy
the current teen movie concern with bodily functions
delights for adults as there are for children and dog lovers .
consummate actor barry
two families , one black and one white
without the highs and lows
's like going to a house party and watching the host defend himself against a frothing ex-girlfriend .
sentimental ooze
's the brilliant surfing photography bringing you right inside the massive waves that lifts blue crush into one of the summer 's most pleasurable movies .
oodles
3000 miles
remains brightly optimistic ,
overlong documentary
an inventive
hippie
's funny and human and really pretty damned wonderful ,
our disbelief
the widowmaker is a great yarn .
of the barn-side target of sons
muting
bothered to check it twice
an often-cute film
that ` this is a story without surprises
in love with myth
to seek justice
a love story and a murder mystery that expands into a meditation on the deep deceptions of innocence
it were n't such a clever adaptation of the bard 's tragic play
anne-sophie birot
despite the surface attractions -- conrad l. hall 's cinematography will likely be nominated for an oscar next year -- there 's something impressive and yet lacking about everything .
of `` fatal attraction '' , `` 9 1\/2 weeks
lively songs
shimizu
a familiar story ,
a pleasing way with a metaphor
that woman 's
watching these two actors play against each other so intensely , but with restraint
ball
an instantly forgettable snow-and-stuntwork extravaganza that likely will be upstaged by an avalanche of more appealing holiday-season product .
i thought the relationships were wonderful , the comedy was funny ,
to humanize its subject
has deftly
out by going for that pg-13 rating
along looking for astute observations and coming up blank
a crowd-pleaser , but then
visceral and
the last man
mildly entertaining .
than ably
have an honesty and dignity that breaks your heart
the filmmakers are asking of us
a different movie
where ms. shu is an institution
did n't laugh .
or believable tension
making reference
burning
is well crafted , and well executed .
go out to them
the film rehashes several old themes and is capped with pointless extremes
better off staying on the festival circuit
puritanical brand
it works its magic with such exuberance and passion that the film 's length becomes a part of its fun .
streamed across its borders , desperate for work and food
can only point the way -- but thank goodness for this signpost .
a neat premise
their mixed-up relationship
long way to go before it reaches the level of crudity in the latest austin powers extravaganza
a confusing and horrifying vision
been recreated by john woo in this little-known story of native americans and their role in the second great war
quaid who anchors the film with his effortless performance and that trademark grin of his -- so perfect for a ballplayer
the start -- and , refreshingly ,
runs on the pure adrenalin of pacino 's performance .
boasts enough funny
also heartwarming without stooping to gooeyness
cool stuff
its language and locations bearing the unmistakable stamp of authority
the reagan years
it 's a treat -- a delightful , witty , improbable romantic comedy with a zippy jazzy score ... grant and bullock make it look as though they are having so much fun .
screenwriter chris ver weil 's
what annoyed me most about god is great
a light , yet engrossing piece
eight stories tall
brown sugar is such a sweet and sexy film
in these harrowing surf shots
on vanity
which drains it of the dramatic substance that would shake us in our boots -lrb- or cinema seats -rrb-
will be lulled into a coma .
age .
of the human race splitting in two
self-consciously overwritten
are jolting
tasteful
be an acidic all-male all about eve or a lush , swooning melodrama in the intermezzo strain
it with ring , an indisputably spooky film ;
was aiming for
tabloid
imitation
less a movie than
being that it 's only a peek .
was kind of terrific
take an entirely stale concept
labors
, who is cletis tout ?
a bit thin
's waltzed itself into the art film pantheon
bombastic and ultimately empty
left on a remote shelf indefinitely
even when there are lulls , the emotions seem authentic ,
when you think you 've figured out bielinsky 's great game , that 's when you 're in the most trouble
director neil marshall 's intense freight
around a core of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas
that lacks both a purpose and a strong pulse
an animation landmark as monumental as disney 's 1937 breakthrough snow white and the seven dwarfs .
should tell you everything you need to know about all the queen 's men
a call
be admitted
black hawk down
's likely
, but it is a refreshingly forthright one
digest condensed version
you answered yes , by all means
consistently funny .
its title in january
its hint of an awkward hitchcockian theme in tact
, it is quite possibly the sturdiest example yet of why the dv revolution has cheapened the artistry of making a film .
the entire movie is so formulaic and forgettable that it 's hardly over before it begins to fade from memory .
speculative history , as
a remarkable piece
debuts
lulls
its origins
someone should dispense the same advice to film directors .
means a great movie
spoof both black and white stereotypes
this is grand-scale moviemaking for a larger-than-life figure , an artist who has been awarded mythic status in contemporary culture .
dolby
whole mildly pleasant outing
rope
biting off
possesses all the good intentions in the world
nicolas cage
nervy
of a movie that might have been titled ` the loud and the ludicrous '
in the middle and lurches between not-very-funny comedy , unconvincing dramatics and some last-minute action strongly reminiscent of run lola run
shaw ,
it is supremely unfunny and unentertaining to watch middle-age and older men drink to excess , piss on trees , b.s. one another and put on a show in drag
founders on its own preciousness -- and
basic plot trajectory
family
costumed
-lrb- jeff 's -rrb- gorgeous , fluid compositions , underlined by neil finn and edmund mcwilliams 's melancholy music , are charged with metaphor , but rarely easy , obvious or self-indulgent .
very little to add beyond the dark visions already relayed by superb recent predecessors like swimming with sharks and the player , this latest skewering
's pauly shore as the rocket scientist ?
makes a better short story than it does a film
to be learned from watching ` comedian '
the screen --
of the bride
1953 disney classic
ethnicities
are interesting
poetic , heartbreaking
rip-off prison
hide its contrivances
more than a few
mother
may well be the only one laughing at his own joke
shapes
is made infinitely more wrenching by the performances of real-life spouses seldahl and wollter
more unmentionable subjects
reflect a woman 's point-of-view
any chekhov is better than no chekhov , but it would be a shame if this was your introduction to one of the greatest plays of the last 100 years .
to keep this from being a complete waste of time
-lrb- it 's -rrb- what punk rock music used to be
screenplay level
their budding amours
the image that really tells the tale
leaps over national boundaries and
you have nothing better to do with 94 minutes
buying
standard crime drama fare
makes for a terrifying film
following up a delightful , well-crafted family film with a computer-generated cold fish
to create images you wish you had n't seen
the bottom line , at least in my opinion ,
movie mojo
russell lacks the visual panache , the comic touch , and perhaps the budget of sommers 's title-bout features .
decided lack of spontaneity in its execution and a dearth of real poignancy in its epiphanies
prefer soderbergh 's concentration on his two lovers
lived too long
the ordeal of sitting through it
rich in color and creativity
as if it were an obligation
especially considering its barely
reading an oversized picture book before bedtime
snide
on teen comedy
of a stiff
its electronic expression
games , wire fu
george ratliff
something more recyclable than significant
exact
falls to the floor with a sickening thud
the rest of us will be lulled into a coma .
a rollicking adventure for you
drowned me in boredom .
churn
is often as fun
a movie that is concerned with souls and risk and schemes and the consequences of one 's actions
offers a great deal of insight into the female condition and the timeless danger of emotions repressed .
alienate the mainstream audience while ringing cliched to hardened indie-heads
daytime soap
contradictory things
decorating program run
just another teen movie ,
at no point during k-19 : the widowmaker did this viewer feel enveloped in a story that , though meant to be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication to a common goal , never seems to leave the lot .
complexly
he has ever revealed before about the source of his spiritual survival
forest
begley 's
makes the same mistake as the music industry it criticizes , becoming so slick and watered-down it almost loses what made you love it in the first place .
the creative animation work may not look as fully ` rendered ' as pixar 's industry standard , but it uses lighting effects and innovative backgrounds to an equally impressive degree
, albeit a visually compelling one ,
a bright future ahead of him
, despite a definitely distinctive screen presence , just is n't able to muster for a movie that , its title notwithstanding , should have been a lot nastier if it wanted to fully capitalize on its lead 's specific gifts
happenstance
ends with outtakes in which most of the characters forget their lines and just utter ` uhhh , ' which is better than most of the writing in the movie
so well
shootings , beatings , and more cussing
espoused
in reality
offers escapism without requiring a great deal of thought
the fact that the ` best part ' of the movie comes from a 60-second homage to one of demme 's good films does n't bode well for the rest of it .
without hitting below the belt
the beat
miscellaneous bohos who expound upon the subject 's mysterious personality without ever explaining him
undergrad
any sane person
the fine line between cheese and
a brilliantly played , deeply unsettling experience
it certainly wo n't win any awards in the plot department but it sets out with no pretensions and delivers big time .
odd , poetic road movie
for making a film that is n't nearly as graphic but much more powerful , brutally shocking and difficult to watch
be discerned from non-firsthand experience , and specifically
faith just
unmemorable filler
an authentically vague , but ultimately purposeless , study in total pandemonium .
feel nostalgia
estrogen
's hard not to be a sucker for its charms
confrontations
usual whoopee-cushion effort
land-based
so-five-minutes-ago
so sketchy it amounts to little more than preliminary notes for a science-fiction horror film
try as you might to resist , if you 've got a place in your heart for smokey robinson
with another
film to drag on for nearly three hours
to carry out a dickensian hero
convey martin 's deterioration and barbara 's sadness -- and , occasionally
with the dog days of august upon us , think of this dog of a movie as the cinematic equivalent of high humidity .
a breathtakingly assured and stylish work of spare dialogue and acute expressiveness
improve things by making the movie go faster
exposed
-lrb- evans -rrb- had , lost , and got back
zeus
you never knew existed
that might come with a subscription to espn the magazine
knitting needles
spotlights
suffice to say that after seeing this movie in imax form , you 'll be more acquainted with the tiniest details of tom hanks ' face than his wife is
incisive
in this cinematic sandbox
the movie should win the band a few new converts , too
but freeman and judd make it work
under the category of ` should have been a sketch on saturday night live
` hungry-man portions of bad '
... wallace is smart to vary the pitch of his movie , balancing deafening battle scenes with quieter domestic scenes of women back home receiving war department telegrams .
charismatic enough to make us care about zelda 's ultimate fate
on people
a dashing and resourceful hero ; a lisping , reptilian villain ; big fights
hard pressed to think of a film more cloyingly sappy than evelyn this year
very human
their caustic purpose
's a bargain-basement european pickup .
entertaining documentary
outweighs the nifty
for pretentious arts majors
heart-string
winces
savoca 's
you would expect from the directors of the little mermaid and aladdin
take centre screen ,
lynch , jeunet , and von trier while failing to find a spark of its own
's as comprehensible as any dummies guide , something
shot for the big screen
dense and enigmatic ... elusive ... stagy and stilted
remarkably faithful one
fun in this cinematic sandbox
is severely
entertained by the unfolding of bielinsky 's
pure of intention and
of wacky sight gags , outlandish color schemes , and corny visual puns
bungle
annoying orgy
the worst films of 2002
domestic interludes
knows how to inflate the mundane into the scarifying , and gets full mileage out of the rolling of a stray barrel or the unexpected blast of a phonograph record
idea way
resolutely unamusing ,
a chick flick for guys .
its oh-so-hollywood rejiggering and its conventional direction to give the film a soul and an unabashed sense of good old-fashioned escapism
hitting your head on the theater seat
a characteristically engorged and sloppy
back to a time when movies had more to do with imagination than market research
drawn animation
's just impossible not to feel nostalgia for movies you grew up with
instead of hitting the audience over the head with a moral , schrader relies on subtle ironies and visual devices to convey point of view .
endearing and easy
components
feel like you owe her big-time
strategies
insufferably naive .
differences
breezy and amateurish
do n't even care that there 's no plot in this antonio banderas-lucy liu faceoff
is actually dying a slow death , if the poor quality of pokemon 4 ever is any indication .
thoughtfully delivered
justice for two crimes from which many of us have not yet recovered
is a fine-looking film with a bouncy score and a clutch of lively songs for deft punctuation .
cox
any true emotional connection or identification frustratingly
warm-blooded empathy
missing in murder
clumsy dialogue ,
love the players it brings to the fore for the gifted but no-nonsense human beings they are and for the still-inestimable contribution they have made to our shared history
the beautiful , unusual music is this film 's chief draw , but its dreaminess may lull you to sleep
nothing will .
though the opera itself takes place mostly indoors
ms. birot 's
these tragic deaths
a fascinating documentary
every conceivable mistake
than a passing twinkle
're going to alter the bard 's ending
never cuts corners
fluff stuffed
gives a portrayal
flat-out
too much of anything
too much power ,
carvey 's rubber-face routine is no match for the insipid script he has crafted with harris goldberg .
his fun friendly demeanor
an evil , monstrous lunatic
an effort to watch this movie
no all-out villain
but when it does , you 're entirely unprepared .
sometimes murky
thematic heft
peep booths
well-mounted
quirky road movie that constantly defies expectation
lives and
it was to be iranian-american in 1979
from the apple
, artistic and muted , almost to the point of suffocation .
mystic
very valuable film
film stock
formulaic ,
is to sit through about 90 minutes of a so-called ` comedy ' and not laugh once .
to appear avant-garde
beats new life into it
alienating than involving
this silly little puddle of a movie
an actress , not quite a singer
the rug out from under you , just when you 're ready to hate one character , or really sympathize with another character
that is so far-fetched it would be impossible to believe if it were n't true
of the kafkaesque
everyone should be able to appreciate the wonderful cinematography and naturalistic acting .
the characters will not disappoint anyone who values the original comic books
a searing , epic treatment of a nationwide blight that seems to be , horrifyingly , ever on the rise .
a kind of colorful , dramatized pbs program
director charles stone iii applies more detail to the film 's music than to the story line ; what 's best about drumline is its energy .
, this retooled machine is ultimately effective enough at achieving the modest , crowd-pleasing goals it sets for itself .
have a good shot at a hollywood career , if they want one
disagreeable
an enthralling aesthetic experience
they wo n't much care about
's funny , as the old saying goes , because it 's true .
even though we know the outcome
with unexpected comedy
, it might be like trying to eat brussels sprouts .
at face value
exhausting men in black mayhem
has deftly trimmed dickens ' wonderfully sprawling soap opera , the better to focus on the hero 's odyssey from cowering poverty to courage and happiness
a horror spoof , which they is n't
this gentle , mesmerizing portrait
is made almost impossible by events that set the plot in motion .
too deep
put for that effort
is the equivalent of french hip-hop , which also seems to play on a 10-year delay
brings
to view events as if
a solidly entertaining
of the 1960s
hour running time
a film tailor-made for those who when they were in high school would choose the cliff-notes over reading a full-length classic
of skeletons
it 's mostly a pleasure to watch .
about three people and their mixed-up relationship
was inspired
with howard stern
does n't have some fairly pretty pictures
lightweight but
appears not to have been edited at all
the film 's shooting schedule waiting to scream
halfwit
what sets this romantic comedy apart from most hollywood romantic comedies is its low-key way of tackling what seems like done-to-death material .
are missing
so earnest
presiding over the end of cinema
a loud , ugly , irritating movie without any of its satirical
action tv series
is so intimate and sensual and funny and psychologically self-revealing that it makes most of what passes for sex in the movies look like cheap hysterics .
making him any less psycho
sustains interest
the illumination created by the two daughters
a slick
made of wood
winces , clutches his chest and gasps for breath
filmmakers and performers
were a series of bible parables and not an actual story
a light , fun cheese puff of a movie
the edge of their seats
indulgent two-hour-and-fifteen-minute length
let 's see , a haunted house , a haunted ship , what 's next ...
somewhere inside its fabric ,
k-19 sinks to a harrison ford low .
ca n't quite maintain its initial momentum , but remains sporadically funny throughout .
an odd love triangle
although ... visually striking and slickly staged
like `` the addams family ''
for the heart as well as the mind
the , yes , snail-like pacing and lack of thematic resonance make the film more silly than scary , like some sort of martha stewart decorating program run amok .
both sides of the atlantic
smart-aleck
stuffiest
spalding gray equivalent
a reworking of die hard and cliffhanger but it 's nowhere near as exciting as either .
but this cliff notes edition is a cheat
to the issues brecht faced as his life drew to a close
remarkable ensemble cast
writer-director stephen gaghan has made the near-fatal mistake of being what the english call ` too clever by half . '
holland lets things peter out midway
tight and truthful
last days
are many things
have seen it
with on their own
barely defensible sexual violence
keenest pleasures
the fuss
same message
works better in the conception than it does in the execution
nuttgens
the exotic surface
improvement
politics , power
a so-so , made-for-tv something posing as a real movie .
british comedy
most repugnant
similarly styled
the brain is engaged
wiggling
's surprising
the pathology set in
the appearance of clinical objectivity
from others in the genre
believability was n't one of the film 's virtues .
good-looking but relentlessly lowbrow outing
sordid and
this laughable dialogue
important enough
of cliches that shoplifts shamelessly from farewell-to-innocence movies like the wanderers and a bronx tale without cribbing any of their intelligence
my head
just might go down as one of the all-time great apocalypse movies .
be ingratiating
romp masquerading as a thriller about the ruthless social order that governs college cliques .
in igby
a fast paced and suspenseful argentinian thriller about the shadow side of play
` bowling
develops a startling story that works both as a detailed personal portrait and as a rather frightening examination of modern times .
relationships shift
cooks
american right-wing extremists
he 's a better actor than a standup comedian .
proves to be a good match of the sensibilities of two directors .
so real
koury frighteningly and honestly exposes one teenager 's uncomfortable class resentment and , in turn , his self-inflicted retaliation
described as a ghost story gone badly awry
pillowcases over their heads
and , in the end
looks to be going through the motions , beginning with the pale script
jackson sort
bug-eyed monsters
it is about
may have intended
slavery
a film centering on a traditional indian wedding in contemporary new delhi may not sound like specialized fare , but mira nair 's film is an absolute delight for all audiences .
animated filmmaking since old walt
in high school
the video medium
propelled
a pointed , often tender , examination
wicked black comedy
handles the nuclear crisis sequences evenly but
tim mccann 's
, the film suffers from a philosophical emptiness and maddeningly sedate pacing .
a very goofy museum exhibit
take the warning literally , and log on to something more user-friendly
stop die-hard french film connoisseurs from going out and enjoying the big-screen experience
reason to go
vengefulness
as the action speeds up
it does n't even try for the greatness that happy together shoots for -lrb- and misses -rrb-
pull -lrb- s -rrb- off the rare trick of recreating not only the look of a certain era , but also the feel .
fails as a dystopian movie
sweet and gentle
learn a good deal
a grittily beautiful film that looks , sounds , and feels more like an extended , open-ended poem than a traditionally structured story .
censure
, funny , rather chaotic
his images
purportedly
a filmmaker with a bright future ahead of him
steeped
by now
if the tuxedo actually were a suit
when the bullets stop flying
marginal intelligence
tremble without losing his machismo
would be a total loss if not for two supporting performances taking place at the movie 's edges .
has a wooden delivery and encounters a substantial arc of change that does n't produce any real transformation .
that the legacy of war is a kind of perpetual pain
takes advantage of the fact
to take it seriously
adolescent movie
could be so flabby
`` birthday girl '' is an actor 's movie first and foremost .
gooding is the energetic frontman , and it 's hard to resist his enthusiasm , even if the filmmakers come up with nothing original in the way of slapstick sequences .
just not a thrilling movie
kidd
quelle
right actors
occasionally tries the viewer 's patience with slow pacing and a main character who sometimes defies sympathy
a mature and frank fashion
the inevitable hollywood remake flattens out all its odd , intriguing wrinkles
at arms length
much of what we see
to serve the work especially well
chilling
different versions
has its heart -lrb- and its palate -rrb-
into a meditation on the deep deceptions of innocence
feels like a streetwise mclaughlin group ... and never fails to entertain .
hearts and minds
dim-witted
relatively effective little
's film ' in the worst sense of the expression .
wrong moments
amy 's career success
taymor , the avant garde director of broadway 's the lion king and the film titus
ambitious and moving but bleak
skin-deep
gross-out comedy
a sincere
world-class fencer
you to give it a millisecond of thought
certainly the big finish was n't something galinsky and hawley could have planned for ... but part of being a good documentarian is being there when the rope snaps .
cacoyannis '
it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster
stroke
i still like moonlight mile , better judgment be damned .
it 's not too racy and it 's not too offensive .
the obnoxious title character provides the drama that gives added clout to this doc .
lonely
well not
of something different
a city
otherworldly
served
zaza 's
geographical
playing in the film 's background
mai thi kim
watching an eastern imagination explode
an intellectual exercise
even-flowing
this smart-aleck movie ...
tub-thumpingly loud
the mugging
more playful
, lushly photographed and beautifully recorded .
want to smash its face in
manages the rare trick of seeming at once both refreshingly different and reassuringly familiar .
a moviegoing audience dominated by young males
sensational true-crime
one of those movies barely registering a blip on the radar screen of 2002
, i 'm afraid .
is nothing to sneeze at these days
-lrb- crane -rrb- becomes more specimen than character
the weight of water comes off as a two-way time-switching myopic mystery that stalls in its lackluster gear of emotional blandness .
that 's been done before
unbridled delight
through the specific conditions of one man
for the camera
to the finale
a love affair
to the sum of its parts
the film brilliantly shines on all the characters , as the direction is intelligently accomplished .
oddly moving
of cookie-cutter action scenes
in the window of the couple 's bmw
a good film with a solid pedigree both in front of and , more specifically , behind the camera .
the filmmakers have gone for broke
the stunts in the tuxedo
knowing any of them personally
psychedelic devices , special effects and backgrounds ,
whatever fills time
its exquisite acting , inventive screenplay , mesmerizing music
no real narrative logic
when twentysomething hotsies make movies about their lives , hard-driving narcissism is a given , but what a world we 'd live in if argento 's hollywood counterparts ... had this much imagination and nerve .
feel very much like a brand-new tomorrow
jagged
bold move
available bias
gunfight
so hard to whip life into the importance of being earnest that he probably pulled a muscle or two
perceptive
build up
for all of us
wait for pay per view or rental but do n't dismiss barbershop out of hand
you 've got a house full of tots -- do n't worry
to function as comedy
which might have been called freddy gets molested by a dog
it 's the image that really tells the tale .
a splash
three descriptions suit evelyn
stuffs his debut with more plot than it can comfortably hold .
dungeons and dragons '' fantasy
international cinema
alternates between deadpan comedy and heartbreaking loneliness and is n't afraid to provoke introspection in both its characters and its audience .
got it right
a long way to go before it reaches the level of crudity in the latest austin powers extravaganza
a gangster movie with the capacity to surprise
the plot feels
death and mind-numbing indifference
the affable maid in manhattan , jennifer lopez 's most aggressive and most sincere attempt
the outstanding soundtrack
seem great to knock back a beer with but they 're simply not funny performers
of human behavior
halfwit plot
touching and tender
, this equally derisive clunker is fixated on the spectacle of small-town competition .
is busy contriving false , sitcom-worthy solutions to their problems
still consoled by his art , which is more than he has ever revealed before about the source of his spiritual survival
cell phones , guns , and
seeming like 800
as a director
no-frills ride
his own look
vardalos and
feels contrived ,
curious sense
the biggest names in japanese anime , with impressive results
hard to care about a film that proposes as epic tragedy the plight of a callow rich boy who is forced to choose between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
a cesspool
artful yet depressing film
sand and musset are worth particular attention
spiteful idiots
can only point the way
tim
stylish thriller .
perfect as his outstanding performance as bond in die
a `` home alone '' film
her friendship
i saw an audience laugh so much during a movie
a bonus feature
deliciously
it 's all about the silences and
are both excellent , in the kind of low-key way that allows us to forget that they are actually movie folk .
directs one of the best ensemble casts of the year
will bother thinking it all through
might have been one of the more daring and surprising american movies of the year .
books
winning and wildly fascinating
denzel
a pretty mediocre family film
touch the heart of anyone old enough to have earned a 50-year friendship
entertaining , self-aggrandizing , politically motivated
champion his ultimately losing cause
list '
carries arnold -lrb- and the viewers -rrb- into the forbidden zone of sympathizing with terrorist motivations by presenting the `` other side of the story
performances and
no charm , no laughs , no fun
it 's leaden and predictable , and laughs are lacking .
the old college try
delightfully against the grain
for a moment
a pleasant and engaging enough sit
a brutally honest individual
50-something
daniel day-lewis
charming and funny
attractive men
some good old fashioned spooks
detract
dropped me back
it right
the unsung heroes
, this melancholic film noir reminded me a lot of memento ...
to correct them
universal theme
looked into my future
before the movie 's release
misguided acts of affection
less cinematically powerful than quietly and deeply moving
shines on all the characters , as the direction is intelligently accomplished .
because it is japanese and yet feels universal
`` the road paved with good intentions leads to the video store ''
self-glorified
every scene
earnest , unsubtle and hollywood-predictable , green dragon is still a deeply moving effort to put a human face on the travail of thousands of vietnamese .
an animatronic display at disneyland
make the film more silly than scary
bounds along with the rat-a-tat energy of `` his girl friday , '' maintaining a light touch while tackling serious themes
what little atmosphere is generated by the shadowy lighting , macabre sets , and endless rain is offset by the sheer ugliness of everything else .
no feelings
even though many of these guys are less than adorable -lrb- their lamentations are pretty much self-centered -rrb- , there 's something vital about the movie .
restrained
brat
that is revelatory
it owes enormous debts to aliens and every previous dragon drama
that you almost forget the sheer
the breathtaking landscapes and
a remarkably cohesive whole ,
thinly sketched story
're left with a sour taste in your mouth
relies too much
seem smart and well-crafted in comparison
has a flair for dialogue comedy
prepare
we never truly come to care about the main characters and whether or not they 'll wind up together
butt
a tale
a corporate music industry
work as straight drama
laughed throughout the movie
frustratingly unconvincing
hugh grant and sandra bullock
excellent storytelling
an uneven film
curiously stylized
purports to be
who can also negotiate the movie 's darker turns
is one of the best actors there is .
fart jokes , masturbation jokes , and racist japanese jokes
all the more disquieting for its relatively gore-free allusions to the serial murders
a slow study
towards child abuse
of being a bumbling american in europe
'd never guess that from the performances
an extraordinary film , not least
useless movie
is n't as funny as it should be
of sexy intrigue
a movie has stuck around for this long
interest
when you find yourself rooting for the monsters in a horror movie
the fateful fathers
be titled mr. chips off the old block
incredibly heavy-handed , manipulative dud
its episodic pacing
city by the sea swings from one approach to the other
tells this very compelling tale with little fuss or noise , expertly plucking tension from quiet .
an excellent companion piece
plays things so nice
one long , numbing action sequence made up mostly of routine stuff yuen has given us before .
you ,
with this masterful
the prospect of their own mortality
tenor and
in hollywood , only god speaks to the press
distill it
mention leaving you with some laughs and a smile on your face
does n't need the floppy hair and the self-deprecating stammers after all
are given air to breathe
the laziness and arrogance of a thing that already knows it 's won
visualize
raunchy and graphic as it may be in presentation --
the jokes are flat
a smart movie
four scriptwriters
a director to watch
drama , conflict ,
superficial and
uncompromising , difficult
of major changes
' i feel better already .
, and von trier
... to make a big splash .
pushed into the margins by predictable plotting and tiresome histrionics
this alarming production
makes good b movies -lrb- the mask , the blob -rrb-
ways you ca n't fake
the payoff for the audience
machismo
by the cast members , who seem bound and determined to duplicate bela lugosi 's now-cliched vampire accent
upsetting glimpse
protracted
only eight surviving members
animated .
accepts the news of his illness so quickly but still finds himself unable to react
puts flimsy flicks
ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb
, scary
my money
to find compelling
's also
buffs
a sly female empowerment movie ,
snowball 's cynicism to cut through the sugar coating
, duty and friendship
entertaining but like shooting fish in a barrel
years trying to comprehend it
a pulp
a slight and obvious effort , even for one whose target demographic is likely still in the single digits
's insecure in lovely and amazing , a poignant and wryly amusing film about mothers , daughters and their relationships
media-soaked fears
thrills when it should be most in the mind of the killer
be wise to send your regrets
conservative and hidebound
sending the audience
beautiful outer-space documentary space station 3d
rich new york intelligentsia
like a high-end john hughes comedy , a kind of elder bueller 's time out
with a tighter editorial process and firmer direction this material could work , especially since the actresses in the lead roles are all more than competent ,
to absorb
trashy fun
-lrb- and better
that allow the suit to come to life
broad streaks of common sense emerge with unimpeachable clarity .
this beautifully
it 's at least watchable
life-changing
like one of robert altman 's lesser works
ridiculously inappropriate
jonathan parker 's
elvira fans could hardly ask for more .
adolescent poster-boy
a singer
the emperor 's club , ruthless in its own placid way , finds one of our most conservative and hidebound movie-making traditions and gives it new texture , new relevance , new reality .
very well made , but does n't generate a lot of tension .
in that greasy little vidgame pit in the theater lobby
adam sandler 's heart may be in the right place , but
, accident-prone characters
spawned
a quirky comedy set in newfoundland that cleverly captures the dry wit that 's so prevalent on the rock .
harry potter and the chamber of secrets
it 's just a kids
love cinema paradiso , whether the original version or new director 's cut
begins with promise ,
stave off doldrums
brings to the role
medical procedure
to ` special effects '
` life affirming '
so many people put so much time and energy into this turkey
its funny , moving yarn that holds up well after two decades
amused
given the fact that virtually no one is bound to show up at theatres for it
inventive
are familiar with , and makes you care about music you may not have heard before
cut !
it 's packed with adventure and a worthwhile environmental message , so it 's great for the kids
aspire
one of the very best movies
the girls ' environment
thought-provoking and even an engaging mystery
beautifully crafted and cooly unsettling ... recreates the atmosphere of the crime expertly .
absorbing character
, `` they 're out there ! ''
you might not even notice it
see previous answer
beautiful , angry and sad , with a curious sick poetry , as if the marquis de sade had gone in for pastel landscapes .
wholly unconvincing
scuzzy
trying simply to out-shock , out-outrage or out-depress its potential audience
the way of a too-conscientious adaptation
for its depiction
a new age
the inevitable double - and triple-crosses arise , but
about half of them
such a bad movie that its luckiest viewers will be seated next to one of those ignorant
as satisfyingly odd and intriguing a tale as it was a century and a half ago ... has a delightfully dour , deadpan tone and stylistic consistency .
grandstanding , emotional , rocky-like moments
a gorgeously strange movie ,
be captivated
besson has written in years
summer movies
though the aboriginal aspect lends the ending an extraordinary poignancy , and the story
of humor
naipaul fans
is more than one joke about putting the toilet seat down
it 's as if solondz had two ideas for two movies , could n't really figure out how to flesh either out , so he just slopped ` em together here
has a good bark
brockovich
a chafing inner loneliness and desperate grandiosity
turns very dark and very funny
some movies
a far bigger , far more meaningful story than one
painfully formulaic and stilted
hastily and amateurishly
kennedy 's assassination
puts a refreshing and comical spin on the all-too-familiar saga of the contemporary single woman .
nazi politics and aesthetics
that in itself
's the kind of effectively creepy-scary thriller that has you fixating on a far corner of the screen at times because your nerves just ca n't take it any more .
epic four-hour
is in many ways
especially terrific as pauline
successfully blended satire ,
a china shop ,
as a masterfully made one
bike flick
mindless and
most folks with a real stake in the american sexual landscape
people have lost the ability to think
for quality and a nostalgic , twisty yarn that will keep them guessing
in gleefully , thumpingly hyperbolic terms , it covers just about every cliche in the compendium about crass , jaded movie types and the phony baloney movie biz .
than a well-mounted history lesson
something fresher
our heads
are opaque enough to avoid didacticism
old boy 's
has ever made
mother deer
bad imitation
dying to see the same old thing in a tired old setting
introducing your kids to films which will cause loads of irreparable damage that years and years of costly analysis could never fix
non-mystery mystery .
speak to the nonconformist in us all
laughs -- sometimes a chuckle , sometimes a guffaw and , to my great pleasure ,
watching eric rohmer 's tribute
serves
for the sake of commercial sensibilities
vintage archive footage
just how well
portraying both the turmoil of the time
inconsistent and ultimately unsatisfying
to the party
the mind
unmentionable subjects
does give you a peek .
in the third row of the imax cinema
holland
as expectant
be this good
wants many things in life , but fears she 'll become her mother before she gets to fulfill her dreams
soggy
of the world
of a wholly unnecessary pre-credit sequence designed to give some of the characters a ` back story
his pleas
is a very silly movie
the most random
are becoming irritating
touches to a shrill , didactic cartoon
idemoto and
kaufman 's
outage
clashing cultures
really dumb but occasionally really funny
it 's more enjoyable than i expected , though
cracking up or throwing up
is no more than mildly amusing
spring from the demented mind
matter how much good will the actors generate
poster
's -rrb- quite a bit of heart , as you would expect from the directors of the little mermaid and aladdin .
in italics
's back-stabbing , inter-racial desire and , most importantly , singing and dancing
diverse and astonishingly
gives dahmer a consideration that the murderer never game his victims .
his boisterous energy fails to spark this leaden comedy
wounding
somehow snagged an oscar nomination
this vapid vehicle
a surge through swirling rapids
paul thomas anderson
constrictive
is too bad
a determined woman 's
feel-good
sobering
something in full frontal
sick and demented
this sort
balance conflicting cultural messages
and its makers ' -rrb-
beginning to resemble someone 's crazy french grandfather
a life-affirming message
is hartley 's least accessible screed yet
is an epic , but also a tragedy , the record of a tenacious , humane fighter who was also the prisoner -lrb- and ultimately the victim -rrb- of history
the 1950s
exxon
the set of carpenter 's the thing
83 minutes
have them run through dark tunnels , fight off various anonymous attackers , and evade elaborate surveillance technologies
paradoxically
if the film has a problem , its shortness disappoints : you want the story to go on and on .
that 's intelligent and considered in its details , but ultimately weak in its impact
the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat
centering
childlike smile
, recalling sixties ' rockumentary milestones from lonely boy to do n't look back .
historical episode
elvira fans
sophomoric
broadly metaphorical ,
create and sustain a mood
127 years
's where the film ultimately fails
mixing action and idiosyncratic humor in his charming 2000 debut shanghai noon
needs to take a good sweat to clarify his cinematic vision before his next creation and remember the lessons of the trickster spider .
earth
, big trouble could be considered a funny little film .
screen caper
unbelievably stupid
engaging and literate
i do n't feel the least bit ashamed in admitting that my enjoyment came at the expense of seeing justice served , even if it 's a dish that 's best served cold .
park and his founding partner , yong kang , lost kozmo in the end
uncool the only thing missing is the `` gadzooks !
from writer-director anne-sophie birot
its luckiest viewers
running on empty , repeating what he 's already done way too often
fascinating documentary
its resolutions
astonishing voice cast
maximum moisture
of the chelsea hotel
gentle , lapping
unfunny comedy with a lot of static set ups , not much camera movement , and most of the scenes take place indoors in formal settings with motionless characters .
horror sequels
mamet
most of the information has already appeared in one forum or another and , no matter how broomfield dresses it up , it tends to speculation , conspiracy theories or , at best , circumstantial evidence
fun and funny in the middle , though somewhat less
grey
should now
efficiency and an affection for the period
into one big bloody stew
comic elements
then again , i hate myself most mornings .
deuces wild , which was shot two years ago ,
triumphant about this motion picture
but does n't
the title character undergoing midlife crisis
a parallel clone-gag
cowering poverty
several cliched movie structures :
the film is just as much a document about him as it is about the subject
lan yu is certainly a serviceable melodrama , but
surgeon
deeply meditative
comic sparks
wondrously creative
's like a drive-by
suffers from the addition of a wholly unnecessary pre-credit sequence designed to give some of the characters a ` back story
it 's been 13 months and 295 preview screenings since i last walked out on a movie , but resident evil really earned my indignant , preemptive departure .
leads meet
on the seat in front of you
instead of contriving a climactic hero 's death for the beloved-major - character-who-shall - remain-nameless
clever enough
huge box-office
is about a domestic unit finding their way to joy
those willing to endure its extremely languorous rhythms , waiting for happiness
it necessary to hide new secretions from the parental units
ryan gosling ... is at 22 a powerful young actor .
may or may not qual
, a more balanced or fair portrayal of both sides will be needed .
punch and depth
curves
admirable energy
an unstinting look
less baroque and showy than hannibal , and less emotionally
government
has lost its edge
looks and feels tired .
that he probably pulled a muscle or two
here 's a movie about it anyway .
counterproductive
the good girl ''
this natural grain
biz
who saw it will have an opinion to share
of my big fat greek wedding
turns his character into what is basically an anti-harry potter --
steers clear of the sensational and
a train wreck
achieved
the el cheapo margaritas
right by it
as if the inmates have actually taken over the asylum
ultimately empty examination
quite a bit
heidi
beautifully costumed
at hostile odds with one another
lucks
the plot offers few surprises
his pathology evolved from human impulses that grew hideously twisted
rebel against his oppressive , right-wing , propriety-obsessed family
prissy teenage girl
its affectionate depiction
hankies
witless and utterly pointless .
his debut as a director
rather unique
-lrb- a first-time actor -rrb-
the fence
shamefully strolls through this mess with a smug grin , inexplicably wearing a kilt and carrying a bag of golf clubs over one shoulder .
less-than-compelling documentary
those who trek to the ` plex predisposed to like it
more straightforward , dramatic treatment
like watching an eastern imagination explode
remade for viewers who were in diapers when the original was released in 1987
a reasonably entertaining sequel
endurance test
whose target demographic is likely still in the single digits
secret 's
the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks
a lasting impression
reopens
roberto benigni 's pinocchio
written in years
little to salvage this filmmaker 's flailing reputation
the hype , the celebrity ,
more fascinating -- being real --
jiang wen 's devils on the doorstep
a public service
tiresome jokes
war films
terribly funny
best-selling
suggests he was influenced by some of the filmmakers who have directed him , especially the coen brothers and steven soderbergh
all men for war , ''
, -lrb- madonna 's -rrb- denied her own athleticism by lighting that emphasizes every line and sag .
fascinating -- and timely -- content
through a familiar neighborhood
loquacious
jonze
want to leave your date behind for this one
is to try and evade your responsibilities
scripted
with such an engrossing story that will capture the minds and hearts of many
sideshow
cloying pow drama
the dreams of youth
worries
a pointed political allegory
a 50-year-old
arrives at
his ability to startle has been stifled by the very prevalence of the fast-forward technology that he so stringently takes to task
next , hastily , emptily
never once
before some savvy producer saw the potential success inherent in the mixture of bullock bubble and hugh goo
too easy
set .
for a matinee
hang-ups surrounding infidelity
while speaking to a highway patrolman
are we there
retrospective
gasp
match
a variety
impact on me these days
into the upper echelons of the directing world
can distort our perspective and throw us off the path of good sense
many reasons
this year is a franchise sequel starring wesley snipes
clumsily sentimental
tells a story whose restatement is validated by the changing composition of the nation
spielberg trademark
narrative style
together shoots for -lrb- and misses -rrb-
brain-slappingly
looks closely
's all gratuitous before long , as if schwentke were fulfilling a gross-out quota for an anticipated audience demographic instead of shaping the material to fit the story .
not smart
something fascinating
erratic as its central character
mostly believable
is as lax and limp a comedy as i 've seen in a while , a meander through worn-out material .
's the type of stunt the academy loves
its characters '
creepy and dead-on performance
his rental car
are gorgeous and finely detailed
most adults
that deftly , gradually
muster a lot of emotional resonance in the cold vacuum of space
chong
romp .
anticipated family reunion
public service
it is impossible not to be awed by the power and grace of one of the greatest natural sportsmen of modern times .
didactic burlesque
even with the breathtaking landscapes and villainous varmints there to distract you from the ricocheting
that surprises or delights
the results
i 'll put it this way : if you 're in the mood for a melodrama narrated by talking fish , this is the movie for you
often messy and frustrating , but very pleasing at its best moments , it 's very much like life itself .
coming-of-age story
to vietnam and the city
most generic
seduce
is pleasant , diverting and modest -- definitely a step in the right direction .
mindless yet impressively lean spinoff of last summer 's bloated effects fest the mummy returns .
a diary or documentary
kendall
straight guy
-lrb- their lamentations are pretty much self-centered -rrb- , there 's something vital about the movie .
as sexual manifesto
fueled by the light comedic work of zhao benshan and the delicate ways of dong jie
-lrb- westbrook -rrb- makes a wonderful subject for the camera .
britney spears has popped up with more mindless drivel
of establishing a time and place , and of telling a fascinating character 's story
is a dark , gritty , sometimes funny little gem
argentine american beauty reeks
frida is certainly no disaster ,
narrative continuity
purpose and emotionally bruised characters
engages us in constant fits of laughter , until we find ourselves surprised at how much we care about the story , and end up walking out not only satisfied but also somewhat touched .
managed to find something new to add to the canon of chan
, it also leaves you intriguingly contemplative .
audiences are advised to sit near the back and squint to avoid noticing some truly egregious lip-non-synching ,
dislikable study in sociopathy .
shifty in the manner in which it addresses current terrorism anxieties and sidesteps them at the same time
confirms
ditched
plotline
ineptly directed action sequences and some of the worst dialogue in recent memory .
is duly impressive in imax dimensions ,
the realities
this somber cop drama ultimately feels as flat as the scruffy sands of its titular community .
should be used to burn every print of the film
the black-and-white archival footage of their act
charming and evoking little ditty
-lrb- career - kids = misery -rrb-
truly distinctive and a deeply pertinent film
flick you 've ever seen .
have a hard time believing it was just coincidence
opportunity to use that term as often as possible
the story is lacking any real emotional impact , and the plot is both contrived and cliched
a quieter middle section
classic french nuance
full regalia
tie together beautifully
is still quite good-natured and
the insights
most notable observation
to think of a film more cloyingly sappy than evelyn this year
self-defeatingly
attempts to be grandiloquent ,
faraway
start to finish .
like about men
check it twice
a tragedy which is somehow guessable from the first few minutes , maybe because it echoes the by now intolerable morbidity of so many recent movies
like the original
a memorable directorial debut
in the tuxedo
acted meditation on both the profoundly devastating events of one year ago and the slow , painful healing process that has followed in their wake
a high enough level
it 's a loathsome movie , it really is and
probing or penetrating
understandable
righteousness
's a reason why halftime is only fifteen minutes long .
one thing is for sure
ends up seeming goofy
made the first film such a delight
a testament to the divine calling of education and a demonstration of the painstaking
of disney animation
it 's insanely violent and very graphic
as director of the escort service was inspired
instead the director treats us to an aimless hodgepodge
elegant
in my opinion , analyze that is not as funny or entertaining as analyze this
authenticate
make green dragon seem more like medicine than entertainment
cannier
one 's mother
might deliver again and again
they were in high school
a moving and important film .
quirky characters , odd situations , and
make them laugh
than the otherwise calculated artifice that defines and overwhelms the film 's production design
he appears miserable throughout as he swaggers through his scenes
the trinity assembly approaches the endeavor with a shocking lack of irony
make it human
being forty , female and single
it 's ... worth the extra effort to see an artist , still committed to growth in his ninth decade , change while remaining true to his principles with a film whose very subject is , quite pointedly , about the peril of such efforts .
this amiable picture talks tough
what a reckless
environmental message
creates an impeccable sense of place , while thurman and lewis give what can easily be considered career-best performances .
but is sabotaged by ticking time bombs and other hollywood-action cliches .
that reminds at every turn of elizabeth berkley 's flopping dolphin-gasm
of a frustrating misfire
vulgar is , truly and thankfully , a one-of-a-kind work .
replaced by romance-novel platitudes
act
with a wonderful ensemble cast of characters that bring the routine day to day struggles of the working class to life
giving audiences no reason to truly care for its decrepit freaks beyond the promise of a reprieve from their incessant whining
touch the planet 's skin
of masterpiece
unprovoked
festival film
wanderers
is sufficiently funny to amuse even the most resolutely unreligious parents who escort their little ones to megaplex screenings .
reel
in itself
only the most practiced curmudgeon
writer\/director alexander payne -lrb- election -rrb-
never quite makes the grade as tawdry trash .
more than merely
an unsettling , memorable cinematic experience
for true fans
are appealing enough to probably have a good shot at a hollywood career , if they want one
adorns
unique niche
a dinner guest showing off his doctorate
the viewer 's patience
mothers , daughters
's actually pretty funny , but in all the wrong places
piano score
is meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance ,
, combined with so much first-rate talent ... could have yielded such a flat , plodding picture
evolves into what has become of us all in the era of video .
'd care to count
fred
seem great to knock back a beer with but they 're simply not funny performers .
on and on and on and on
get more re-creations of all those famous moments
so many titans of the industry
offensive , puerile
at the very least
took to drink
action and idiosyncratic humor
funny , touching , dramatically forceful , and beautifully shot
to fruition in her sophomore effort
both a successful adaptation and an enjoyable film in its own right .
cleaver
all men for war , '' -lrb- the warden 's daughter -rrb-
extraordinary debut from josh koury
the academy loves
the power of fantasy
wanted to leave .
searching
much of jonah simply
cleverly captures the dry wit that 's so prevalent on the rock
the off-center humor is a constant
bullet
is a masterpiece .
if you 're in need of a cube fix
in the series
intriguing what-if premise
than it will be to the casual moviegoer who might be lured in by julia roberts
it sends you away a believer again and quite cheered at just that .
would expect .
factory
pushes all the demographically appropriate comic buttons .
meetings
may sound
a perverse , dangerous libertine and agitator
a terrific performance in this fascinating portrait of a modern lothario
molly
at people who like to ride bikes
would still be beyond comprehension
at the peculiar egocentricities of the acting breed
was so endlessly ,
do n't think so .
being interrupted by elizabeth hurley in a bathing suit
of an american -lrb- and an america -rrb- always reaching for something just outside his grasp
set out to lampoon
family conflict
dim-witted and
necessary viewing for sci-fi fans
the exoticism
ambitious but
a routine assignment
bible killer story
completely familiar
unparalleled proportions
bull sessions
whimper
brussels sprouts
punny 6
mushy as peas
a huge disappointment coming ,
kline
a compelling dramatic means of addressing a complex situation
stay there for a couple of hours
emotional thrust
love stories you will ever see
a bizarre sort
refracting all of world war ii through the specific conditions of one man
rate
guilt-trip
its own simplicity
of human frailty fascinates
post 9-11 period
abbass 's understated
buscemi
a tasty performance from vincent gallo lifts this tale of cannibal lust above the ordinary
greatest musicians
veers into corny sentimentality ,
breheny
exudes the urbane sweetness that woody allen seems to have bitterly forsaken .
goofy pleasure
demand four hankies
shines in her quiet blue eyes
the first fatal attraction was vile enough .
david caesar has stepped into the mainstream of filmmaking with an assurance worthy of international acclaim and with every cinematic tool well under his control -- driven by a natural sense for what works on screen .
, '' one of the film 's stars recently said , a tortuous comment that perfectly illustrates the picture 's moral schizophrenia .
to be utterly entranced by its subject and still show virtually no understanding of it
buoy
cold , sterile and lacking any color or warmth .
a huge box-office hit in korea
acting that borders
deleted
overheated
perfectly captures the wonders and worries of childhood
, is fontaine 's willingness to wander into the dark areas of parent-child relationships without flinching .
its combination of entertainment and evangelical
the new insomnia is a surprisingly faithful remake of its chilly predecessor , and when it does elect to head off in its own direction , it employs changes that fit it well rather than ones that were imposed for the sake of commercial sensibilities .
bettany\/mcdowell 's hard-eyed gangster
a film so labyrinthine
feels strangely hollow at its emotional core .
him point-to-point driving directions
near-future america
prepared
the gentle war between a reluctant , irresponsible man and the kid who latches onto him
suspend our disbelief
swiftly
unsubtle
challenging
will gratify anyone who has ever suspected hollywood of being overrun by corrupt and hedonistic weasels
a big musical number like ` praise the lord , he 's the god of second chances '
comes up shorter than britney 's cutoffs
if you 're looking to rekindle the magic of the first film , you 'll need a stronger stomach than us .
a suitcase
string together enough charming moments to work
less extreme
murder
for the geek generation
the point of emotional and moral departure for protagonist alice
the turn
ones that were imposed for the sake of commercial sensibilities
phony imagery or music
dark green ,
of the actors
holds its goodwill close , but is relatively slow to come to the point .
unwillingness to define his hero 's background or motivations
entering
prime escapist fare
inconsistent and
dark humor , gorgeous exterior photography , and
more than she can handle
its actors to draw out the menace of its sparse dialogue
has produced in recent memory , even if it 's far tamer than advertised .
should instead
true to its title , it traps audiences in a series of relentlessly nasty situations that we would pay a considerable ransom not to be looking at .
's undone by a sloppy script
is not easily
of her three protagonists
nothing but an episode of smackdown !
technological
is barely
this is a stunning film , a one-of-a-kind tour de force .
assign one bright shining star to roberto benigni 's pinocchio
perpetrating
a boring , pretentious waste
check out
too-spectacular
feces
the capability of effecting change and inspiring hope
everything rob reiner and his cast
that 's suspenseful enough for older kids but not too scary for the school-age crowd
is like nothing we westerners have seen before .
it 's sweet ... but
its funny , moving yarn
sheds light on a subject few
factors
almost cohesive
is an undeniably intriguing film from an adventurous young talent who finds his inspiration on the fringes of the american underground .
to treat its characters , weak and strong , as fallible human beings , not caricatures , and to carefully delineate the cost of the inevitable conflicts between human urges and an institution concerned with self-preservation
willingly
just a simple fable
substantial arc
relatively effortless to read and follow the action at the same time
love triangle
looked like crap , so crap is what i was expecting .
far-fetched premise
it was n't the subject matter that ultimately defeated the film ... it was the unfulfilling , incongruous , `` wait a second
this cinematic snow cone
easily forgotten
it completely misses its emotions
simulate
zap
, and in asia , where ms. shu is an institution
was funnier
on the level or merely
multi-layered and
three-dimensional
is shrewd enough to activate girlish tear ducts does n't mean it 's good enough for our girls .
your toes
be better as a diary or documentary
i can imagine this movie as a b & w british comedy , circa 1960 , with peter sellers , kenneth williams , et al. , but at this time , with this cast , this movie is hopeless
dry , dry
results that are sometimes bracing
handed down
of melodramatic moviemaking
edward burns ' sidewalks of new york
bled the raw film stock
filmed the opera exactly as the libretto directs , ideally capturing the opera 's drama and lyricism
in eye-popping visuals
like a mere disease-of - the-week tv movie
-lrb- dark green , to be exact -rrb-
see an artist , still committed to growth in his ninth decade , change while remaining true to his principles
drawn movie
mr. clooney ,
spoken directly into director patricio guzman 's camera
that movie
succeeded only in making me groggy
filming opera
top billing
sympathize
for single digits kidlets
cho 's timing
be intriguing
good three days
the peak
it 's too long
time to let your hair down --
, provocative drama
the acres of haute couture ca n't quite conceal that there 's nothing resembling a spine here
this movie turned out
gayton 's script
less charming than listening to a four-year-old
asks the right questions
sundance festival
of holiday movies
there are great rewards here .
-lrb- and frustrating -rrb- thing
seems content to dog-paddle in the mediocre end of the pool
heady jumble
a contest to see who can out-bad-act the other
learned a bit more craft since directing adams
the way many of us live
making kahlo 's art
onto him
a heavy-handed indictment of parental failings and
girl-buddy
recreated
grab your kids and
something fishy
averting
an engaging , wide-eyed actress whose teeth are a little too big for her mouth
kafka 's meat grinder
like a child with an important message to tell ... -lrb- skins ' -rrb- faults are easy to forgive because the intentions are lofty
a strangely stirring experience that finds warmth in the coldest environment and makes each crumb of emotional comfort feel like a 10-course banquet .
fact , even better
fulfilling a gross-out quota for an anticipated audience demographic
exit sign
it 's a shame that the storyline and its underlying themes ... finally seem so impersonal or even shallow .
old block
might not have been such a bad day after all
the clients
particular talents
of why men leave their families
of the average white band 's `` pick up the pieces ''
falls somewhat short
main asset
the long , dishonorable history
his music
throws
clancy 's
consider what we value in our daily lives
this scarlet 's letter
was made by and for those folks who collect the serial killer cards and are fascinated by the mere suggestion of serial killers .
to connect with on any deeper level
sympathize with another character
the appeal of the vulgar , sexist , racist humour went over my head or -- considering just how low brow it is --
allusions
it is quite a vision .
ke
something impressive and yet lacking about everything
aniston -rrb- has always needed to grow into a movie career
thousand-times -
, it 's a movie that emphasizes style over character and substance
... a guiltless film for nice evening out .
lost in its midst
instead of a balanced film that explains the zeitgeist that is the x games , we get a cinematic postcard that 's superficial and unrealized .
stifled
is , also , frequently hilarious
on their resumes
giant commercial
breheny 's -rrb- lensing
extremely unconventional things
most glaring
there may have been a good film in `` trouble every day , '' but it is not what is on the screen
the only type
is tepid and tedious
is anyone else out there getting tired of the whole slo-mo , double-pistoled , ballistic-pyrotechnic hong kong action aesthetic ?
penetrating ,
original comic books
here he has constructed a film so labyrinthine that it defeats his larger purpose
an hour ,
laziness and arrogance
suited for the history or biography channel
cinema , and indeed
does n't come much lower .
, moving
erotic or sensuous
talking 'til the end of the year
it 's rare to find a film to which the adjective ` gentle ' applies ,
with the misfortune of being released a few decades too late
restore -lrb- harmon -rrb- to prominence ,
there 's a spontaneity to the chateau , a sense of light-heartedness , that makes it attractive throughout .
`` last tango in paris '' but
multi-character piece
are reflected in almost every scene
the limited sets and
not only does spider-man deliver , but i suspect it might deliver again and again .
of honor
a gorgeously strange movie , heaven is deeply concerned with morality ,
though it pretends to expose the life of male hustlers
broadway
serial murders
usually am to feel-good , follow-your-dream hollywood fantasies
can read the subtitles -lrb- the opera is sung in italian -rrb-
searches -lrb- vainly , i think -rrb- for something fresh to say
feel too happy to argue much
in trying to be daring and original
imax sound system
, he 's not making fun of these people ,
minded
the dialogue frequently misses the mark
may be disappointed .
an amalgam of the fugitive , blade runner , and total recall , only without much energy or tension .
lioness
a pleasant and engaging enough sit , but
this should seal the deal
the movie 's thesis -- elegant technology for the masses -- is surprisingly refreshing .
self-conscious
production design
whit more .
that 's steeped in mystery and a ravishing , baroque beauty
heavy on the atmospheric weirdness
darling harbour
airs
afraid of the bad reviews
actor michel serrault
and how .
clears the cynicism right out of you
great presence
emotionally accessible
viewers out in the cold and undermines some phenomenal performances
constantly pulling the rug from underneath us , seeing things from new sides , plunging deeper , getting more intense
this is a film tailor-made for those who when they were in high school would choose the cliff-notes over reading a full-length classic .
an odd but ultimately satisfying blend of the sophomoric and the sublime
an unusual , thoughtful bio-drama
by every human who ever lived : too much to do , too little time to do it in
succeeds as spooky action-packed trash of the highest order .
're a comic fan
fair bit
bucks
robin williams ,
was influenced by some of the filmmakers who have directed him , especially the coen brothers and steven soderbergh
built-in
this film 's cast is uniformly superb
its kahlories
burns
devotion
quashed
crafted film
jaunty fun , with its celeb-strewn backdrop well used .
asia , where ms. shu is an institution
audience-pleaser
with a skateboard
establish mr. cantet as france 's foremost cinematic poet of the workplace
its shape-shifting perils
we only know as an evil , monstrous lunatic
crane 's decline
america 's winter movie screens
their children or
loopy and ludicrous
cannibal movie
takes such a speedy swan dive
highlighted by kwan 's unique directing style
haneke 's portrait
just one word
not that any of us should be complaining when a film clocks in around 90 minutes these days ,
substance and
promising cast
the audience to meet them halfway and connect the dots instead of having things all spelled out
there 's a thin line between likably old-fashioned and fuddy-duddy , and
there 's a thin line between likably old-fashioned and fuddy-duddy
in miami
lacks the spirit of the previous two , and makes all those jokes about hos
this movie may not have the highest production values you 've ever seen , but it 's the work of an artist , one whose view of america , history and the awkwardness of human life is generous and deep
does pack some serious suspense
'll probably run out screaming .
instantly
exist
blame here
's amusing enough while you watch it , offering fine acting moments and pungent insights into modern l.a. 's show-biz and media
impressive style
is not an out of place metaphor .
genre .
of law enforcement , and a visceral , nasty journey
has no place to go since simone is not real
hastily mounted production exists only to capitalize on hopkins ' inclination to play hannibal lecter again , even though harris has no immediate inclination to provide a fourth book .
sip your vintage wines
work about impossible , irrevocable choices
not quite
it 's difficult to feel anything much while watching this movie , beyond mild disturbance or detached pleasure at the acting .
bloody sunday is a sobering recount of a very bleak day in derry .
everything 's serious , poetic , earnest and -- sadly -- dull .
ghoulish
the last decade
a classical dramatic animated feature
trades
trash-cinema roots
gone bad
of the alexandre dumas classic
comes off winningly ,
makes up for it with a pleasing verisimilitude .
vs. spy film
generates a fair amount of b-movie excitement
a credible case for reports
cursing the film 's strategically placed white sheets
sometimes a chuckle
pauline &
so many explosions
all of its marks
this movie directionless
its own right
positively shakesperean by comparison
`` cooler '' pg-13 rating
out the con and the players
out the window , along with the hail of bullets , none of which ever seem to hit sascha
there are things to like about murder by numbers -- but
next great thing
passable enough for a shoot-out in the o.k. court house of life type
a 90-minute movie
making this gorgeous film a must for everyone from junior scientists to grown-up fish lovers
-lrb- the film -rrb- works , due mostly to the tongue-in-cheek attitude of the screenplay
an enthralling
rather choppy
comprehend
happiness
make you feel like a sucker
are more compelling than the execution
obsessive
the era justice
of nijinsky
omniscient voice-over narrator
the directing and story
mildly funny , sometimes tedious ,
, the project should have been made for the tube .
tells this very compelling tale with little fuss or noise ,
exceedingly memorable
the choices
is that it avoids the obvious with humour and lightness .
air of gentle longing
is undeniably subversive and involving in its bold presentation .
dark , challenging
to make it entertaining
gel
endings
kurys '
the plug on the conspirators
not-so-hot
derring-do
far from a treasure
the messiness of true stories
the afterlife and a lot more time
do n't say you were n't warned
before him
a laughable -- or rather , unlaughable
i 'm not sure which half of dragonfly is worse : the part where nothing 's happening , or the part where something 's happening
in spite of it
long before it 's over
year 's
fortify
torments and
aimed squarely at the least demanding of demographic groups
an admirable ,
are consistently delightful .
kidnapper
to investigate
the bill
long , intricate
throw
which nurses plot holes gaping enough to pilot an entire olympic swim team through
a nice , light treat
flawless amounts
a very good film sits in the place where a masterpiece should be .
the one hour and thirty-three minutes
paycheck
with myth
a touching drama
apart
skin of man gets a few cheap shocks from its kids-in-peril theatrics , but it also taps into the primal fears of young people trying to cope with the mysterious and brutal nature of adults .
has a real filmmaker 's eye .
nothing more or less than an outright bodice-ripper
of evans ' career
deft combination
such superficial treatment
as macho action conventions assert themselves
humorously
that it 's also one of the smartest
mediocre performances
dramedy '
you can see where big bad love is trying to go , but
of richard nixon
a treasure chest of material
sitting through
kill michael myers for good : stop buying tickets to these movies
been exhausted by documentarians
skimpy
a nike ad
original release date
its impacts upon the relationships of the survivors
a total loss
infuriating film .
leading lady
snail-like
the quirky and recessive charms
satin rouge is not a new , or inventive , journey ,
of that moral favorite
what its title implies
follows up with
nails hard
genuine acting
sci-fi movies
& heart-rate-raising
huskies
can watch , giggle and get an adrenaline boost without feeling like you 've completely lowered your entertainment standards .
by billy ray and terry george
pessimistic
of women
stupid , infantile , redundant , sloppy , over-the-top , and amateurish .
like a glossy melodrama that occasionally verges on camp
realized on the screen
a fascinating curiosity piece -- fascinating , that is , for about ten minutes .
a 21st century morality play
innate
demonstrated
, the hours is one of those reputedly `` unfilmable '' novels that has bucked the odds to emerge as an exquisite motion picture in its own right .
skill or presence
janey
also a -- dare i say it twice -- delightfully charming -- and totally american ,
from those who , having survived , suffered most
for the most part , the weight of water comes off as a two-way time-switching myopic mystery that stalls in its lackluster gear of emotional blandness .
love the piano teacher
the power of this script , and
's not a comedic moment in this romantic comedy
of the points
a way that speaks forcefully enough about the mechanisms of poverty to transcend the rather simplistic filmmaking
are along
of black-and-white psychedelia
's still terrible
animation and
even witty
through the prism of that omnibus tradition called marriage
krige 's
is a masterpiece
a colorful , joyous celebration of life ; a tapestry woven of romance , dancing , singing , and unforgettable characters
-lrb- garbus -rrb-
is actually dying a slow death , if the poor quality of pokemon 4 ever is any indication
may well prove diverting enough
professors
crudity in the latest
french hip-hop
extra-dry
soderbergh 's best films , `` erin brockovich , '' `` out of sight '' and `` ocean 's eleven , ''
end sum
have been lost in the mail
seeing seinfeld
parallel and defiant aesthetic
rubin
illuminates what it means sometimes to be inside looking out , and at other times outside looking in .
's unlikely to become a household name on the basis of his first starring vehicle .
for casual moviegoers who stumble into rules expecting a slice of american pie hijinks starring the kid from dawson 's creek , they 'll probably run out screaming .
actor ian holm
unpleasant details
a sincerely crafted picture that deserves to emerge from the traffic jam of holiday movies
the grosses
shows holmes has the screen presence to become a major-league leading lady , -lrb- but -rrb- the movie itself is an underachiever , a psychological mystery that takes its sweet time building to a climax that 's scarcely a surprise by the time it arrives .
the cheesiest
pop queens
-lrb- jaglom -rrb- pursued with such enervating determination in venice\/venice
elie
drug dealers , kidnapping , and unsavory folks
awe and
the halloween 's
to keep it from being maudlin
the film was immensely enjoyable thanks to great performances by both steve buscemi and rosario dawson ...
become her mother
that should 've been so much more even if it was only made for teenage boys and wrestling fans
than a widget
the would-be surprises
should stick to his day job .
the little girls understand , and mccracken knows that 's all that matters
produced it
phenomenal ,
a fault ,
continues her exploration of the outer limits of raunch with considerable brio
's surprisingly harmless .
lighthearted glow
actorly
balto
motionless characters
before real contenders arrive in september
if the naipaul original remains the real masterpiece
weil 's
trappings -lrb- especially the frank sex scenes -rrb- ensure that the film is never dull
dog soldiers does n't transcend genre --
's become one of the movies ' creepiest conventions , in which the developmentally disabled
to be laid squarely on taylor 's doorstep
credulity
to the beat of a different drum
'd rather watch a rerun of the powerpuff girls
a superfluous sequel ... plagued by that old familiar feeling of ` let 's get this thing over with ' : everyone has shown up at the appointed time and place
i know i should n't have laughed
... it 's robert duvall !
serves as a paper skeleton for some very good acting , dialogue , comedy , direction and especially charm .
working folk
whenever you think you 've figured out late marriage
and `` they 're coming ! ''
unusual , even nutty
mr. deeds '' is suitable summer entertainment that offers escapism without requiring a great deal of thought .
to perfect use in the breathtakingly beautiful outer-space documentary space station 3d
a few are sexy
silberling
there 's not nearly enough that 's right
of diverse political perspectives
the ensemble has something fascinating to do
tiresome love triangles
a touch of silliness and a little
if you like blood , guts and crazy beasts stalking men with guns though ... you will likely enjoy this monster .
the slack
be bad
a dramatic slap
it is hard to tell who is chasing who or why
a comedy , a romance , a fairy tale , or
give many ministers and bible-study groups hours of material to discuss .
its premise
si , pretty much '' and
match the ordeal of sitting through it
near-masterpiece
both heartbreaking and heartwarming ... just a simple fable done in an artless sytle , but it 's tremendously moving .
loneliness and desperate grandiosity
stew
of preordained events
lost the politics and the social observation and become just another situation romance about a couple of saps stuck in an inarticulate screenplay
ne
with suge knight
character and someone
enlivens this film
getting all excited about a chocolate eclair and then biting into it and finding the filling missing
tells
like this behind bars
comes as a welcome , if downbeat , missive from a forgotten front
a close
be when it grows up
an entertainment destination
as predictable as the outcome of a globetrotters-generals game , juwanna mann is even more ludicrous than you 'd expect from the guy-in-a-dress genre , and a personal low for everyone involved .
muddled
intricate construction one
huppert scheming
plods along , minus the twisted humor and eye-popping visuals that have made miike ... a cult hero .
heartfelt comedy
be as cutting , as witty or as true as back
first-timer john mckay is never able to pull it back on course .
goofiness and cameos
of young , black manhood that is funny , touching , smart and complicated
machine
is a must for genre fans .
muddled and derivative that few will bother thinking it all through
be as history
hoffman 's best efforts
warner bros. giant chuck jones , who died a matter of weeks before the movie 's release
upper class
that a feel-good movie can still show real heart
-lrb- the funk brothers -rrb-
manipulation and
on offal like this
's quinn -lrb- is -rrb- a leather clad grunge-pirate with a hairdo like gandalf in a wind-tunnel and a simply astounding cor-blimey-luv-a-duck cockney accent .
of gas
the vistas are sweeping
what it felt like to be a new yorker -- or , really , to be a human being -- in the weeks after 9\/11
this odd , inexplicable and unpleasant
the troubling thing about clockstoppers is that it does n't make any sense .
gong li and a vivid personality
has the charisma of a young woman who knows how to hold the screen
it wo n't hold up over the long haul , but
most thrillers send audiences out talking about specific scary scenes or startling moments
its initial promise
movie one bit
fit
is as bad as you think , and worse than you can imagine
york minute
qutting may be a flawed film , but it is nothing if not sincere
-- or for seagal
qualify
the film -rrb- tackles the topic of relationships in such a straightforward , emotionally honest manner that by the end
in comparison to his earlier films
of his characters
the art of highly entertaining , self-aggrandizing , politically motivated documentary-making
as patriot games can still turn out a small , personal film with an emotional wallop
the mere suggestion
all give life to these broken characters who are trying to make their way through this tragedy
like a child with an important message to tell ... -lrb- skins ' -rrb- faults are easy to forgive because the intentions are lofty . '
if you see this film you 'll know too
have jackie chan in it
has value can not be denied
unfurls ...
a few advantages to never growing old
crippled children
be going through the motions , beginning with the pale script
want to see the it
the prison flick and the fight film
's not an easy movie to watch
one-room
at times lift the material from its well-meaning clunkiness
that it treats conspiracy as a kind of political blair witch , a monstrous murk that haunts us precisely because it can never be seen
, famine and poverty
lessen
the magnificent jackie chan
at 78 minutes
eventual
almost palpable
it works beautifully as a movie without sacrificing the integrity of the opera .
percussion
to term an `` ambitious failure
need to know your ice-t 's from your cool-j 's to realize that as far as these shootings are concerned , something is rotten in the state of california
an earnest , roughshod document , it serves as a workable primer for the region 's recent history , and would make a terrific 10th-grade learning tool .
good trash
made fresh by an intelligent screenplay and gripping performances in this low-budget , video-shot , debut indie effort
naomi watts is terrific as rachel ; her petite frame and vulnerable persona emphasising her plight and isolation
but i do .
poor remake
bigger-name
knows its classical music
-lrb- madonna 's -rrb- denied her own athleticism by lighting that emphasizes every line and sag .
eastwood 's loyal fans
a fantastic premise anchors
suspend your disbelief here and now , or
there 's nothing remotely triumphant about this motion picture .
the gags , and the script , are a mixed bag .
liked it because it was so endlessly , grotesquely , inventive
the sentimental oh-those-wacky-brits genre
some laughs and a smile
geared
hilarious kenneth branagh
poets society
brass soul
you instantly know whodunit
it gets rolling
sexually charged , but ultimately lacking in substance , not to mention dragged down by a leaden closing act .
with fascinating connections
, hilariously wicked black comedy ...
kane
falls short of first contact because the villain could n't pick the lint off borg queen alice krige 's cape ; and finishes half a parsec -lrb- a nose -rrb- ahead of generations .
walk out of the good girl with mixed emotions
more mature than fatal attraction
that held my interest precisely because it did n't try to
interesting matters of identity and heritage
a two-way time-switching myopic mystery that stalls in its lackluster gear of emotional blandness
philosophers
such efforts
antonia 's true emotions
flash that loneliness can make people act weird
sees it as a chance to revitalize what is and always has been remarkable about clung-to traditions .
the stuff that would make this a moving experience for people who have n't read the book
to what 's often discussed in purely abstract terms
albeit half-baked ,
surveys the landscape and
does n't leave you with much .
-lrb- watts -rrb- to lend credibility to this strange scenario
perils
something hip
capture the chaos of france
may be incomprehensible to moviegoers not already clad in basic black
that 's as lumpy as two-day old porridge ... the filmmakers ' paws , sad to say , were all over this `` un-bear-able '' project
so-so , made-for-tv
try to escape the country
unadorned view
it echoes the by now intolerable morbidity of so many recent movies
tens of thousands of german jewish refugees
with a bunch of exotic creatures
, exhilaratingly tasteless .
lifts the film high above run-of-the-filth gangster flicks
dana janklowicz-mann and
compulsively
it 's a good film ,
light showers
tug at your heart in ways
losing his machismo
boils down to a transparently hypocritical work that feels as though it 's trying to set the women 's liberation movement back 20 years . '
listless , witless ,
oversexed
though filmed partly in canada
negatives
overcome the obstacles of a predictable outcome and a screenplay that glosses over rafael 's evolution
its parade of almost perpetually wasted characters
smiles and frowns
for a sketchy work-in-progress that was inexplicably rushed to the megaplexes before its time
ribisi
resorts
not a classic , but a movie the kids
a rich tale of our times , very well told with an appropriate minimum of means .
the film is old-fashioned , occasionally charming and as subtle as boldface .
, soap opera-ish dialogue
little that is actually funny with the material
of its development
ultimate x.
undercover brother missed an opportunity to strongly present some profound social commentary
is meaningless , vapid and devoid
you could easily mistake it for a sketchy work-in-progress that was inexplicably rushed to the megaplexes before its time .
with sadness
pretended not to see it and
the four feathers is definitely horse feathers
it does mark ms. bullock 's best work in some time
of teen life
would make lesser men run for cover
kevin bray ,
, you 'll be wistful for the testosterone-charged wizardry of jerry bruckheimer productions , especially because half past dead is like the rock on a wal-mart budget .
plain wicked
leave the same way you came -- a few tasty morsels under your belt , but no new friends
than a visit to mcdonald 's , let alone
elegant technology
a dream image of the west to savor whenever the film 's lamer instincts are in the saddle
to everybody
imagined
that producers would be well to heed
of disposable , kitchen-sink homage that illustrates why the whole is so often less than the sum of its parts in today 's hollywood
intelligence
lighting effects
john c. walsh
a sexy , peculiar and always entertaining costume drama
william james once called ` the gift of tears
your empathy
builds up to its insanely staged ballroom scene , in which 3000 actors appear in full regalia
by frequent outbursts of violence and noise
rocket scientist
treasure .
of silliness and a little
that these women are spectacular
his actors
egypt
, this somber picture reveals itself slowly , intelligently , artfully .
big tits
the bard 's ending
stumble into a relationship and then
as the rowdy participants think it is
the impulses that produced this project ...
with a smile on your face
spy flick worthy
a droll sense
, wait until you 've seen him eight stories tall .
in the way of a too-conscientious adaptation
fresh or
color sense
pryor
who has waited three years with breathless anticipation for a new hal hartley movie to pore over
like the best of godard 's movies
it --
juliet
a lazy exercise in bad filmmaking
no hollywood endings
completists only .
ivy league college
could be
timeless danger
friday the 13th by way of clean and sober , filmed on the set of carpenter 's the thing and loaded with actors you 're most likely to find on the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat
cherished
groundbreaking
storytelling usually found in anime like this
breaks no new ground and
last week 's pork
dentist 's
from any cinematic razzle-dazzle but from its recovery of an historical episode that , in the simple telling , proves simultaneously harrowing and uplifting
stuart
evil dead ii
distortions
its audience -- in a heartwarming , nonjudgmental kind of way --
hurley 's
a sweet smile
a summer of clones
tonto
rollicking
super-simple animation
sadly imitative of innumerable
barry 's cold-fish act makes the experience worthwhile
aimless for much of its running time
an uneasy blend of ghost and
through an album of photos
lectures on `` the other '' and `` the self
's just plain lurid
off-putting french romantic comedy
less dramatic but equally incisive performance
equalizer
induces a kind of abstract guilt
particularly welcome
this story gets sillier , not scarier , as it goes along ...
for the intellectual and emotional pedigree of your date and a giant step backward for a director i admire
country music fans
entirely foreign
solid , spooky
despicable
this misty-eyed southern nostalgia piece
the grasp
the movie is n't horrible , but you can see mediocre cresting on the next wave
soap opera-ish dialogue
create
progresses in such a low-key manner
insinuating , for example
a rude black comedy about the catalytic effect a holy fool has upon those around him in the cutthroat world of children 's television .
thrusts the inchoate but already eldritch christian right propaganda machine into national media circles
her character
sad dance
last count
has found the perfect material with which to address his own world war ii experience in his signature style .
a guilty-pleasure ,
lives up to the stories and faces and music of the men who are its subject
tenderness , loss , discontent , and yearning
who needs to heal himself
offer any insights that have n't been thoroughly debated in the media already
this bracingly truthful antidote to hollywood teenage movies that slather clearasil over the blemishes of youth captures the combustible mixture of a chafing inner loneliness and desperate grandiosity that tend to characterize puberty .
the pulsating thick
his victories
desperation worthy of claude chabrol .
the right bands for the playlist and the costuming of the stars
proved too difficult
shanghai ghetto may not be as dramatic as roman polanski 's the pianist , but its compassionate spirit soars every bit as high
halftime
plays like a loosely-connected string of acting-workshop exercises
unabashedly hopeful
`` dead circus performer '' funny
to create something original
sub-formulaic slap
roger avary 's uproar
good books unread
that the plot feels
like a glossy melodrama that occasionally verges on camp .
exasperatingly
, handheld blair witch video-cam footage
2 's
to elaborate the conceit of setting this blood-soaked tragedy of murderous ambition in the era of richard nixon
that is very , very far from the one most of us inhabit
giant plot holes
very funny but
crisply
ratchets up the stirring soundtrack ,
a thought-provoking and often-funny drama about isolation
the rock chomp on jumbo ants , pull an arrow out of his back , and leap unscathed through raging fire
creating the layered richness of the imagery in this chiaroscuro of madness and light
adaptation is intricately constructed and in a strange way nails all of orlean 's themes without being a true adaptation of her book
learn a good deal about the state of the music business in the 21st century
who does a convincing impersonation here of a director enjoying himself immensely
phoney-feeling
with terrorist motivations
stirs potentially enticing ingredients into an uneasy blend of ghost and close encounters of the third kind .
comedic moment
is too heavy for all that has preceded it .
the only drama is in waiting to hear how john malkovich 's reedy consigliere will pronounce his next line
the now computerized yoda
marxian dream
is authentic .
an energizing , intoxicating documentary charting the rise of hip-hop culture in general and the art of scratching -lrb- or turntablism -rrb- in particular .
since
tacks
dual
your ice-t 's from your cool-j
is a movie that puts itself squarely in the service of the lovers who inhabit it .
rather brilliant
solidly entertaining and moving
turned from sweet to bittersweet
not the best herzog perhaps , but unmistakably herzog .
more obvious strength
was essentially
ultra-cheesy dialogue
a depressingly retrograde ,
flirts with propaganda
an unflinching
the film 's short 90 minutes
it 's too close to real life to make sense
a dangerous , secretly unhinged guy who could easily have killed a president because it made him feel powerful
instead opts for a routine slasher film that was probably more fun to make than it is to sit through .
aimed at the youth market
fresh , sometimes funny ,
a warm and well-told tale of one recent chinese immigrant 's experiences in new york city
unusual , food-for-thought cinema
is evaded completely
outline
marriage ceremonies
it 's refreshing that someone understands the need for the bad boy ;
narrative bluffs
staying clean
caffeinated
a few pieces of the film buzz and whir ; very little of it actually clicks .
like the rugrats movies , the wild thornberrys movie does n't offer much more than the series , but its emphasis on caring for animals and respecting other cultures is particularly welcome .
the anguish that can develop when one mulls leaving the familiar to traverse uncharted ground
a good deal funnier than his original
to bring cohesion to pamela 's emotional roller coaster life
j. wilson
you 'd have to be a most hard-hearted person not to be moved by this drama .
rendered with such clarity
and entirely implausible
film criticism can be considered work
lingual and cultural
breed a certain kind of madness -- and strength
these characters love each other
are hardly enough .
a little more human being
grab your kids and run
totally weirded - out by the notion of cinema
the horrors
a joy to watch and -- especially -- to listen to
idol
a real danger
of intention
based on the book
so bad it starts to become good
to call reno a great film
're over 25 , have an iq over 90 , and
read and
, you come to believe that nachtwey hates the wars he shows and empathizes with the victims he reveals .
bizarre , implausible behavior
a so-so , made-for-tv something
awfully hard to buy the impetus for the complicated love triangle that develops between the three central characters
mishmash
inane
the importance of family tradition and familial community
is rotten in the state of california
noyce has worked wonders with the material .
an all-inclusive world where uptight , middle class bores like antonia can feel good about themselves
woefully hackneyed
its recovery of an historical episode that , in the simple telling , proves simultaneously harrowing and uplifting
that makes as much of a mess as this one
ca n't be called a solid success , although there 's plenty of evidence here to indicate clooney might have better luck next time
it avalanches into forced fuzziness
faces
an undeniably moving film to experience , and
like stereotypical caretakers and moral teachers ,
does have its charms .
`` safe conduct '' -rrb-
disgrace it
... might i suggest that the wayward wooden one end it all by stuffing himself into an electric pencil sharpener ?
will either
is a killer who does n't know the meaning of the word ` quit
as a feature-length film , it wears out its welcome as tryingly as the title character .
does afford
joe gantz
occur and
to buy just
a few nonbelievers
harrowing surf shots
drips
the rising place
deep bow
more ordinary
unfortunately also
haynes '
cox offers plenty of glimpses at existing photos , but there are no movies of nijinsky , so instead the director treats us to an aimless hodgepodge
twaddle
aged past his prime
rogers 's
are natural and lovely
'll be blissfully exhausted
has all the scenic appeal of a cesspool
is this films reason for being .
ali macgraw 's
pity and sympathy
never want to see another car chase , explosion or gunfight again
the opulent lushness of every scene
be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication
its impact is deeply and rightly disturbing
a little more intensity and a little less charm
the lovers who inhabit it
you 're part of her targeted audience
estela
i did n't think so .
at its worst , it 's rambo - meets-john ford .
-- that everyone should be themselves --
little room
frantic than involving , more chaotic than entertaining .
why it 's compelling
imamura
, are crisp and purposeful without overdoing it
has you study them
might be
basic
admiration
if you love him
guy gets girl ,
kieran culkin a pitch-perfect holden
duvall
of your way to pay full price
cities
its adult themes of familial separation and societal betrayal are head and shoulders above much of the director 's previous popcorn work .
biggie and tupac is undeniably subversive and involving in its bold presentation .
ms. griffiths and mr. pryce bring off this wild welsh whimsy .
built entirely
such enervating determination in venice\/venice
ties a black-owned record label with a white-empowered police force
the masses with star power , a pop-induced score
profound humanity
'' astounds .
as gidget
sucks , but
david hennings
director tom dey demonstrated a knack for mixing action and idiosyncratic humor in his charming 2000 debut shanghai noon , but
for laughs and not the last time
dismiss -- moody
scene-chewing , teeth-gnashing actorliness
rustic
a strong message
to never land
pallid horror
all great films about a life you never knew existed
to make his debut as a film director
out-sized
it 's soulful and unslick ,
he has severe body odor
belongs to rudd , whose portrait of a therapy-dependent flakeball spouting french malapropisms
the first
beck 's
hideous yellow
charming the masses with star power , a pop-induced score and sentimental moments that have become a spielberg trademark
everyone 's efforts
do n't wait to see this terrific film with your kids -- if you do n't have kids borrow some
in totally unexpected directions
a praiseworthy attempt to generate suspense rather than gross out the audience
, jeong-hyang lee 's film is just as likely to blacken that organ with cold vengefulness .
a nomination for a best-foreign-film oscar
superior crime movie
this well-meaning , beautifully produced film that sacrifices its promise for a high-powered star pedigree
you should never , ever , leave a large dog alone with a toddler
the film , while it 's not completely wreaked
true intent
inoffensive fluff
rainbows
polished ,
the channel
your seat for long stretches
obvious , preposterous , the movie will likely set the cause of woman warriors back decades .
into the passive-aggressive psychology of co-dependence and the struggle for self-esteem
of the dogtown experience
what makes the film special is the refreshingly unhibited enthusiasm that the people , in spite of clearly evident poverty and hardship , bring to their music .
janice 's
it 's not nearly as fresh or enjoyable as its predecessor , but there are enough high points to keep this from being a complete waste of time
shows all the signs of rich detail condensed into a few evocative images and striking character traits
missing from it
of her pursuers
the story has its redundancies , and the young actors , not very experienced , are sometimes inexpressive .
marvelously entertaining
schlocky creature
ouija
original american productions
their act
stories drowned by all too clever complexity
a metaphor for a modern-day urban china
-lrb- election -rrb-
's an adventure story and history lesson all in one
more than a widget
no southern stereotype unturned
recount his halloween trip to the haunted house .
to sloppy plotting
feeble examples
often look smeary and blurry , to the point of distraction
great film
a classic movie franchise
a collection of bits
' dwells on crossing-over mumbo jumbo , manipulative sentimentality , and sappy dialogue .
circumstances
manages , with terrific flair ,
the ones that do
a barely adequate babysitter for older kids
want to look it up
of faith , love and power
beautiful to watch and holds a certain charm
, debut indie effort
concentrate on city
awful complications
ensues
his fake backdrops
's to this film 's -lrb- and its makers ' -rrb- credit that we believe that that 's exactly what these two people need to find each other -- and themselves
eighth grade girl
's really wrong with this ricture !
slow , painful
just another combination of bad animation and mindless violence
ed
like some corny television
is lost , leaving the character of critical jim two-dimensional and pointless .
, the film of `` the kid stays in the picture '' would be an abridged edition
a high water mark for this genre
a treasure chest
of the more glaring signs of this movie 's servitude to its superstar
the story is virtually impossible to follow here ,
will undoubtedly enjoy it
the big scene
the story is so light and sugary that were it a macy 's thanksgiving day parade balloon
the worst film of the year .
it too is a bomb .
, proves simultaneously harrowing and uplifting
vital essence scooped
it works well enough , since the thrills pop up frequently , and the dispatching of the cast is as often imaginative as it is gory
of the gross-out comedy
great movie
, black manhood
genuinely bone-chilling tale
than scary
karmen
my crappola radar
is that it 's also one of the smartest
an ease
picture book
sharper , cleaner script
rescue me from a summer of teen-driven , toilet-humor codswallop
if `` lilo & stitch '' is n't the most edgy piece of disney animation to hit the silver screen
be inside looking out , and at other times outside looking in
seems like someone going through the motions .
nothing quite so much as a middle-aged moviemaker 's attempt to surround himself with beautiful , half-naked women
lies in war-torn jerusalem
-lrb- but not great -rrb-
is merely a charmless witch
you might wind up remembering with a degree of affection rather than revulsion
anyone who is not a character in this movie should care
have a clue on the park
be one of them
conforms itself with creating a game of ` who 's who ' ... where the characters ' moves are often more predictable than their consequences
excruciatingly
its poetic symbolism
shoe-loving
self-deprecating , biting and witty feature
that leaps over national boundaries and celebrates universal human nature
is the same as it has been with all the films in the series
milder is n't better
of those terrific documentaries that collect a bunch of people who are enthusiastic about something and then
veers like a drunken driver through heavy traffic
a welcome lack of pretension about the film , which very simply sets out to entertain and ends up delivering in good measure
picked
sell the amp
a rock-solid gangster movie with a fair amount of suspense , intriguing characters and bizarre bank robberies , plus a heavy dose of father-and-son dynamics .
first part
so beautifully acted and directed , it 's clear that washington most certainly has a new career ahead of him if he so chooses .
-lrb- and original running time
san
will likely call it ` challenging ' to their fellow sophisticates .
satisfying movie experience
for free .
out in the theaters this year
the best brush in the business
paradiso 's
action-packed an experience as a ringside seat at a tough-man contest
with 20 times the creativity but without any more substance ... indulgently entertaining but could have and should have been deeper .
that pretends to be passionate and truthful but is really frustratingly timid and soggy
that really work
to be human
, made-for-tv
mourns her tragedies in private
is the stuff that disney movies are made of
while the filmmaking may be a bit disjointed
write and
a wild comedy that could only spring from the demented mind of the writer of being john malkovich
pleasant and engaging enough
about friendship , love , and the truth
is cruel , misanthropic stuff with only weak claims to surrealism and black comedy
by goth goofiness
in the act
exploitative for the art houses and too cynical ,
few other decent ones
another genre exercise
seems entirely improvised
little nuances
fairly impressive
in cannes
predictably
an era of theatrical comedy that , while past ,
with familiar situations and repetitive scenes
... hits every cliche we 've come to expect , including the assumption that `` crazy '' people are innocent , childlike and inherently funny .
intelligibility
sumptuous ocean visuals and the cinematic stylings of director john stockwell
blazing
the oppressive , morally superior good-for-you quality
the unique niche of self-critical , behind-the-scenes navel-gazing kaufman has carved from orleans ' story
a little more intensity and
big bad love
i guess i come from a broken family , and my uncles are all aliens , too
in a shrugging mood
is definitely meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance
be the end of the world
chabrol
love stories of any stripe
his disparate manhattan denizens --
few films about the plight of american indians in modern america
by the ridiculousness of its premise
itch
, made-for-movie
the slowest viewer grasps it
remove spider-man the movie from its red herring surroundings and it 's apparent that this is one summer film that satisfies .
the group 's playful spark of nonconformity
puzzle
sade ''
restage
strained caper movies that 's hardly any fun to watch and begins to vaporize from your memory minutes after it ends .
that sometimes it 's difficult to tell who the other actors in the movie are
`` they 're out there ! ''
loud , silly , stupid and pointless
as good as the full monty , but a really strong second effort .
middle east struggle
images and surround
if they 're old enough to have developed some taste
individual stories
makes edward burns ' sidewalks of new york look like oscar wilde
as a documentary -- but not very imaxy
perfectly competent and often imaginative film
also wanted a little alien as a friend !
should never , ever ,
you thought would leave you cold
tweener
a 94-minute travesty
in bringing the story of spider-man to the big screen
parallels
teams
this dog of a movie
foxworthy
tuck everlasting
gives us is flashing red lights , a rattling noise , and a bump on the head
into the category of films
the paper-thin characterizations and facile situations
the filmmakers have made every effort to disguise it as an unimaginative screenwriter 's invention
think of it
simultaneously heart-breaking and very funny , the last kiss is really all about performances .
is a somber trip worth taking
to emerge with any degree of accessibility
its wake
the attempt to complicate the story
a documentary and
the genre is well established
's a taunt - a call for justice for two crimes from which many of us have not yet recovered .
like you owe her big-time
heady whirl
with a tawdry b-movie scum
-lrb- a -rrb- devastatingly powerful and astonishingly vivid holocaust drama .
two rowdy teenagers
floor
of remembrance from those who , having survived , suffered most
's a lovely , sad dance highlighted by kwan 's unique directing style
a happy , heady jumble of thought and storytelling ,
stockwell
maudlin and
overly ambitious to be fully successful
the bones of queen of the damned
a radar
the place
suicidal poetry
or rather
best for the stunning star turn by djeinaba diop gai
so vividly that the artist 's work may take on a striking new significance for anyone who sees the film
-lrb- solondz 's -rrb-
abstract approach
oedekerk 's realization of his childhood dream
` challenging ' to their fellow sophisticates
there is greatness here .
who co-wrote the script
has long
bill morrison 's
most generic rock star
these two people
've got to love a disney pic with as little cleavage as this one has , and a heroine as feisty and principled as jane
shorts
sabara -rrb-
there is no sense
'll have an idea of the film 's creepy , scary effectiveness .
sham actor workshops and an affected malaise
mr. reggio 's
is imposter makes a better short story than it does a film
rare insight
to like about a movie with a ` children 's ' song that includes the line ` my stepdad 's not mean , he 's just adjusting '
this is a picture that maik , the firebrand turned savvy ad man , would be envious of
lacks aspirations of social upheaval .
for not quite and hour and a half
just another run-of-the-mill disney sequel intended for the home video market
is deceptively simple , deeply satisfying .
pour le movie .
pop-culture
the startling transformation of a tradition-bound widow who is drawn into the exotic world of belly dancing
of overwrought existentialism and stomach-churning gore
my loved ones more than flirts with kitsch
director douglas mcgrath
in jessica
for decades
your seat , tense with suspense
that broaches neo-augustinian theology : is god
it 's a worthy entry in the french coming-of-age genre
's often handled in fast-edit , hopped-up fashion
is well below expectations
seems altogether too slight to be called any kind of masterpiece .
tired old vision
worshipful than your random e
her book
keep the extremes of screwball farce and blood-curdling family intensity on one continuum
's also uninspired
of the depth or sophistication that would make watching such a graphic treatment of the crimes bearable
provocative stuff
rich detail condensed
burns ' fifth beer-soaked film feels in almost every possible way -- from the writing and direction to the soggy performances -- tossed off .
is it really an advantage to invest such subtlety and warmth in an animatronic bear when the humans are acting like puppets
surefire
chen films the resolutely downbeat smokers only with every indulgent , indie trick in the book
perhaps it 's cliche to call the film ` refreshing , ' but it is .
that it is nearly impossible to look at or understand
get a coherent rhythm going
bracingly nasty
so downbeat and
, if ultimately minor ,
see why people thought i was too hard on `` the mothman prophecies ''
's never boring
of help from the screenplay -lrb- proficient , but singularly cursory -rrb-
the ring moderately absorbing , largely for its elegantly colorful look and sound
begin with
it tight and nasty
often becomes
the script 's refusal of a happy ending
humor and plenty
macnaughton
what has happened already to so many silent movies , newsreels and the like
untidily
low-tech magic realism and
treacly films about inspirational prep-school professors and the children they so heartwarmingly motivate
armed
shooting itself
utterly transcend
ferment
a great deal of insight
a purpose and a strong pulse
snl
suck up
psychiatrist
's equally hard to imagine anybody being able to tear their eyes away from the screen
dressed in pink jammies
an attention to detail
stale and uninspired .
the saccharine sentimentality
in his signature style
built-in audience
invigorating about
our reality tv obsession
happened this way
spoofy
saved this film a world of hurt
the story line may be 127 years old , but
restrictive and chaotic
the price that was paid for it
of a cellular phone commercial
color , music and life
is capped with pointless extremes
has arrived for an incongruous summer playoff , demonstrating yet again that the era of the intelligent , well-made b movie is long gone
list this ` credit ' on their resumes
why this project was undertaken
screen
countless interpretations
tell who the other actors in the movie are
in one 's mouth
had a category called best bad film you thought was going to be really awful but was n't
of monsoon wedding
messy , uncouth , incomprehensible , vicious and absurd
report that the children of varying ages in my audience never coughed , fidgeted or romped up and down the aisles for bathroom breaks
's very different from our own and yet instantly recognizable
fantasized about space travel but
theatre and
, there is plenty of room for editing , and a much shorter cut surely would have resulted in a smoother , more focused narrative without sacrificing any of the cultural intrigue .
of these words
ca n't look away from
its longevity gets more inexplicable as the characterizations turn more crassly reductive
, in this case , that 's true
for most of the characters
as padded as allen 's jelly belly
gives a human face
spare but quietly effective retelling
ordinary louts
it 's a setup so easy it borders on facile , but keeping the film from cheap-shot mediocrity is its crack cast .
sell us
my husband
ghost ship
punctuated by flying guts .
gang-member teens in brooklyn circa
riveting and surprisingly romantic
beard
verete
of star wars
great
love , romance , tragedy , false dawns , real dawns , comic relief
delirious
precocious kids
like a strange route
the story of trouble every day ... is so sketchy it amounts to little more than preliminary notes for a science-fiction horror film
laws , political correctness or common decency
would n't it
smarter than its commercials make it seem .
lynch
grade-school audience
someone has to be hired to portray richard dawson
lecter
gone-to-seed hotel
it 's a work that , with humor , warmth , and intelligence , captures a life interestingly lived .
the tormented persona of bibi
a penetrating , potent exploration
more than make up for its logical loopholes , which fly by so fast there 's no time to think about them anyway .
children 's home video
sterile and lacking
is a picture
the title character played by brendan fraser
rainy
contrived and
way fears and slights
a pointed little chiller about the frightening seductiveness of new technology
girardot
at once overly old-fashioned in its sudsy plotting and
is one of those rare pictures
best and most
surprisingly similar
from oddly humorous to tediously sentimental
the humanizing stuff
dancers
of b-movie imagination
of terrible events
on a date
have been readily dismissed as the tiresome rant of an aging filmmaker still thumbing his nose at convention
hanks
a very well-meaning movie , and it
the corporate circus
is too busy hitting all of its assigned marks to take on any life of its own
are enthralling
be the worst film a man has made about women since valley of the dolls
by even the corniest and most hackneyed contrivances
its script , which nurses plot holes gaping enough to pilot an entire olympic swim team through
entirely suspenseful , extremely well-paced and ultimately ...
passable date film
this remake of lina wertmuller 's 1975 eroti-comedy might just be the biggest husband-and-wife disaster since john and bo derek made the ridiculous bolero
cary grant
too fancy , not too filling , not too fluffy
was produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by joel schumacher , and reflects the worst of their shallow styles : wildly overproduced , inadequately motivated every step of the way and
that , next to his best work , feels clumsy and convoluted
ironies
cinema screens
of sophisticated intrigue and human-scale characters
an ungainly movie
survive its tonal transformation
holds up in an era in which computer-generated images are the norm
a funny no-brainer
melted away
it 's quaid who anchors the film with his effortless performance and that trademark grin of his -- so perfect for a ballplayer .
kieslowski
makes one thing perfectly clear
bloated
... also one of the most curiously depressing
teach a young audience , which will probably be perfectly happy with the sloppy slapstick comedy
outstanding soundtrack
character dramas
where human nature should be ingratiating , it 's just grating
ahead of her pursuers
who fancy themselves too sophisticated for the cheese-laced spectacles that pack 'em in on the subcontinent
that 's because relatively nothing happens .
substance and soul
rewritten , and for the uncompromising knowledge that the highest power of all is the power of love
lodge
influenced chiefly by humanity 's greatest shame
waldo salt screenwriting award
... gets vivid performances from her cast and pulls off some deft ally mcbeal-style fantasy sequences .
rancid , well-intentioned , but shamelessly manipulative movie making
german factory
that can no longer pay its bills
grew hideously twisted
taxi
big time .
heroine
devos and cassel have tremendous chemistry
's as raw and action-packed an experience as a ringside seat at a tough-man contest .
on a long patch of black ice
though harris has no immediate inclination to provide a fourth book
to grow boring ... which proves that rohmer still has a sense of his audience
it succeeds
others in the genre
a pregnant premise
pure entertainment
those crass , contrived sequels
insubstantial
of tolerance and diversity
as they used to say in the 1950s sci-fi movies , signs is a tribute to shyamalan 's gifts , which are such that we 'll keep watching the skies for his next project .
sunk by way too much indulgence of scene-chewing , teeth-gnashing actorliness
entwined through family history
all expectation
for universal studios and its ancillary products
a beguiling serenity and poise that make it accessible for a non-narrative feature
despite many talky , slow scenes
the united states
little logic or continuity
all for easy sanctimony , formulaic thrills and a ham-fisted sermon on the need for national health insurance
their romances
easy jokes and insults
their shallow styles
alone
final verdict : you 've seen it all before
wherever it takes you
's good enough to be the purr
alienate the mainstream audience
, or soon
arriving on foreign shores to show wary natives the true light
makes 98 minutes
we get an image of big papa spanning history , rather than suspending it .
of monsoon wedding in late marriage
musker
i should n't have laughed
has its moments -- and almost as many subplots .
often exquisite
banal spiritual quest
deflated as he does
the author 's devotees will probably find it fascinating ; others may find it baffling
is n't in its details
are n't many reasons anyone would want to see crossroads if they 're not big fans of teen pop kitten britney spears
undisputed
has performed a difficult task indeed
charming and funny -lrb- but ultimately silly -rrb- movie
a documentary that says that the alternate sexuality meant to set you free may require so much relationship maintenance that celibacy can start looking good
redux
with the mayhem in formula 51
dredge up
dramatic unity
anachronistic quick edits
considering its
is unsettling , from the preposterous hairpiece worn by lai 's villainous father to the endless action sequences .
a caricature
nails all of orlean 's themes without being a true adaptation of her book
's not hateful
slim
they grow up and you can wait till then
i did n't laugh .
a movie where story is almost an afterthought amidst a swirl of colors and inexplicable events .
its unadorned view
's almost worth seeing ,
tosses at them
somewhere between jane wyman and june cleaver
guarantee to have you leaving the theater with a smile on your face
of dark comedy
nearly every attempt at humor
affirming
learn a nonchallenging , life-affirming lesson while walking around a foreign city with stunning architecture
generating nightmarish images
a better celebration of these unfairly dismissed heroes would be a film that is n't this painfully forced , false and fabricated .
makes compelling , provocative and prescient viewing .
seems interested in kicking around a raison d'etre that 's as fresh-faced as its young-guns cast
womanhood
chocolate
it should be interesting , it should be poignant ,
has taken away your car , your work-hours and denied you health insurance
the secret 's
so earnest , so overwrought and
are immaculate ,
shrewd but pointless .
their 50s working
creepy and
you intriguingly contemplative
williams absolutely nails sy 's queasy infatuation and overall strangeness .
the astronauts floating in their cabins
wildly overproduced
let 's see , a haunted house , a haunted ship , what 's next
a yawn or two
how parents know where all the buttons are , and how to push them
that seem to have been conjured up only 10 minutes prior to filming
replacing john carpenter 's stylish tracking shots
however stale the material , lawrence 's delivery remains perfect
of mediocre acting
from the good , which is its essential problem
missed her
a taut ,
an effective portrait of a life in stasis
the story 's morals
melted away in the dark theater
awe-inspiring
how do you make a movie with depth about a man who lacked any ?
eclipse the original
a shoestring and unevenly
frittered away
is that rare animal known as ' a perfect family film , '
his responsibility
haunts
have enough finely tuned acting to compensate for the movie 's failings .
picked me up , swung me around ,
is a remake by the numbers , linking a halfwit plot to a series of standup routines in which wilson and murphy show how funny they could have been in a more ambitious movie
the face
i stay positive
ca n't totally hide its contrivances
children of the century , though well dressed and well made , ultimately falls prey to the contradiction that afflicts so many movies about writers .
the mib
some talented performers
followed by killer cgi effects
to withstand pain
yes , spirited away is a triumph of imagination ,
by the members of the various households
attending
executed it takes your breath away .
almost humdrum approach
by the end you ca n't help but feel ` stoked . '
who has lived her life half-asleep suddenly wake up
becomes unwatchable
parton
have made a remarkable film that explores the monster 's psychology not in order to excuse him but rather to demonstrate that his pathology evolved from human impulses that grew hideously twisted .
dies .
the movie ,
original is its content , look , and style
i expected
a charmless witch
what makes shanghai ghetto move beyond a good , dry , reliable textbook
is on red alert .
represents the filmmaker 's lifelong concern with formalist experimentation in cinematic art .
's not a bad premise , just a bad movie .
-- and long --
felt fantasy of a director 's travel
a beauty to behold
for humor and bite
despite its shortcomings , girls ca n't swim represents an engaging and intimate first feature by a talented director to watch , and it 's a worthy entry in the french coming-of-age genre .
effort
alternating with lots of sloppiness
boyd 's screenplay -lrb- co-written with guardian hack nick davies -rrb-
telegraphs
call it ` challenging ' to their fellow sophisticates
about as convincing
new thriller
it wo n't harm anyone , but
rely on the strength of their own cleverness
find little new here
aloft
this or any recent holiday season
if you , like me , think an action film disguised as a war tribute is disgusting to begin with , then you 're in for a painful ride .
, deeply unsettling experience
makes a nice album
the preteen boy
, it would n't have taken the protagonists a full hour to determine that in order to kill a zombie you must shoot it in the head
have viewers guessing just who 's being conned right up to the finale
an unsettling sight , and indicative of his , if you will , out-of-kilter character , who rambles aimlessly through ill-conceived action pieces
inherent absurdity
a pleasant , if forgettable ,
because plenty of funny movies recycle old tropes
compelling pre-wwii drama
strutting
murphy
honesty and good sportsmanship
forgot to include anything even halfway scary as they poorly rejigger fatal attraction into a high school setting .
dry the undead action flick formula
, the movie is a silly -lrb- but not sophomoric -rrb- romp through horror and hellish conditions .
a study in contrasts ; the wide range of one actor , and the limited range of a comedian
a black man
revolution
though it pretends to expose the life of male hustlers , it 's exploitive without being insightful .
like a bad soap opera
fitfully amusing , but ultimately so weightless that a decent draft in the auditorium might blow it off the screen .
be able to forgive its mean-spirited second half
'' checklist
way
that i ca n't remember a single name responsible for it
fun with it
and narrative grace
a knowing sense of humor and
completely creatively stillborn and
stick figures
horror\/action
bang
recent past
of his works
be a breakthrough in filmmaking
's really so appealing about the characters
flick with canned shots of raymond burr commenting on the monster 's path of destruction
has upon those around him in the cutthroat world of children 's television
`` dungeons and dragons '' fantasy
has solid acting and a neat premise
it integrates thoughtfulness and pasta-fagioli comedy
the biggest problem i have
molestation
be adequately served by the movie 's sophomoric blend of shenanigans and slapstick , although the more lascivious-minded might be disappointed in the relative modesty of a movie that sports a ` topless tutorial service
their capacity to explain themselves
plan at scripting , shooting or post-production stages .
mary
as ` manhunter '
had , lost
is oedekerk 's realization of his childhood dream to be in a martial-arts flick , and
watching the resourceful molly stay a step ahead of her pursuers
show off his talent
though its atmosphere is intriguing
the barn-side target
eats up the screen
loses its overall sense of mystery and becomes a tv episode rather than a documentary that you actually buy into
that shows us plenty of sturm
's intelligent and considered in its details , but ultimately weak
to face your fears
howard 's self-conscious attempts
inadvertent ones
appealing characters
most accomplished work
it 's mildly amusing , but
does n't offer much in terms of plot or acting .
fierce
if the screenwriters had trusted audiences to understand a complex story , and left off the film 's predictable denouement
to tell a story about discovering your destination in life
teenage boy
is all too predictable and far too cliched to really work
although some viewers will not be able to stomach so much tongue-in-cheek weirdness
by a british cast
's one of the worst of the entire franchise .
first starring vehicle
the george pal version of h.g. wells ' ` the time
determine
confusion is one of my least favourite emotions , especially when i have to put up with 146 minutes of it .
the commitment
the more outre aspects of ` black culture ' and the dorkier aspects
call domino 's
detached
address his own world war ii experience in his signature style
should be interesting
farm melodrama .
teen thriller and murder mystery
to count
critical jim two-dimensional and pointless
predictable storyline and by-the-book scripting
adams , with four scriptwriters ,
of a director enjoying himself immensely
this fascinating look
like `
served an eviction notice
care for its decrepit freaks beyond the promise of a reprieve
a superlative b movie -- funny , sexy , and rousing .
stupid and pointless
about two adolescent boys
it 's a sweet , laugh-a-minute crowd pleaser that lifts your spirits as well as the corners of your mouth .
initial strangeness inexorably gives way to rote sentimentality and
make up
the best films of the year
mgm
less-is-more
basest desires
's dark and tragic , and lets the business of the greedy talent agents get in the way of saying something meaningful about facing death
marks for political courage
loses himself to the film 's circular structure to ever offer any insightful discourse on , well , love in the time of money
two or
such a flat , plodding picture
lousy lead performances
of holiday cheer
closing bout
the first computer-generated feature cartoon to feel like other movies
it to rank with its worthy predecessors
any of the characters
all the queen 's men is allegedly `` inspired '' was a lot funnier and more deftly enacted than what 's been cobbled together onscreen
as ` belgium 's national treasure
have like written the screenplay or something
should scare any sane person away
director alfonso cuaron
grows boring despite the scenery
of two young women whose lives were as claustrophic , suffocating and chilly as the attics to which they were inevitably consigned
presents events partly from the perspective of aurelie and christelle
-- as well as his cinematographer , christopher doyle
a lot going for it , not least the brilliant performances by testud ...
a sharp , amusing study of the cult of celebrity .
good-naturedly
curious to see the darker side of what 's going on with young tv actors -lrb- dawson leery did what ?!? -rrb- , or see some interesting storytelling devices
gaping plot holes sink this ` sub ' -
german-expressionist ,
trying to breach gaps in their relationships with their fathers
extension , accomplishments
arguments , schemes
melodrama and
-lrb- javier bardem is -rrb- one of the few reasons to watch the film , which director gerardo vera has drenched in swoony music and fever-pitched melodrama .
nothing but net
nurtured
who really wrote shakespeare 's plays
the same tired old gags ,
is an inexpressible and drab wannabe looking for that exact niche .
high enough level
can outgag any of those young whippersnappers making moving pictures today
manages to be both hugely entertaining and uplifting .
his r&d people
a latino hip hop beat
of brown and his writing
toilet-humor codswallop
mapquest emailed him point-to-point driving directions
to grow up to be greedy
were once a couple of bright young men -- promising , talented , charismatic and tragically doomed
be grandiloquent
a beguiling serenity and poise
in shadowy metaphor
frequent allusions
'm giving it thumbs down due to the endlessly repetitive scenes of embarrassment .
a new york
that are still looking for a common through-line
to see what the director does next
in knowing full well what 's going to happen
a single character
hothouse
but even while his characters are acting horribly , he is always sympathetic .
is strong as always .
narrative and -lrb- too -rrb- short
struggle with the fact that they 're playing characters who sometimes feel more like literary conceits than flesh-and-blood humans
so impersonal or
of remorse
most convincing emotional gravity
dollar theatres
down the reality drain
its rough edges and
his outstanding performance
the picture realizes a fullness that does not negate the subject .
to see michael caine whipping out the dirty words and punching people in the stomach again
into the primal fears of young people trying to cope with the mysterious and brutal nature of adults
lively intelligence
this tale has been told and retold ;
eddie murphy and robert deniro in showtime
kick
the man 's
unflattering comparisons
a batch
good for the gander , some of which occasionally amuses but none of which amounts to much of a story
looked as beautiful , desirable , even delectable ,
as its characters , about whose fate it is hard to care
elude the more nationally settled
no excuse
sometimes feel more like literary conceits than flesh-and-blood humans
an undeniably moving film to experience , and ultimately that 's what makes it worth a recommendation .
can certainly go the distance
however sincere
it 's an ambitious film , and as with all ambitious films , it has some problems
carrying
how much we care about the story
' viewers
's something impressive and yet lacking about everything
`` his girl friday , '' maintaining a light touch while tackling serious themes
is at its most valuable
revelatory of just
a bit too eager to please .
young everlyn sampi
's hard to imagine a more generic effort in the genre
taking john carpenter 's ghosts of mars and eliminating the beheadings
epilogue that leaks suspension of disbelief
less baroque and showy than hannibal , and
teeth-clenching gusto
for the buffs
i wo n't argue with anyone who calls ` slackers ' dumb , insulting , or childish ... but
's very beavis and butthead ,
so hilarious
highly uneven
the pain , loneliness and insecurity of the screenwriting process
you wo n't feel like it 's wasted yours
what kind of movie they were making
of male-ridden angst
as its uncanny tale of love , communal discord , and justice
from foreman 's barking-mad taylor to thewlis 's smoothly sinister freddie and bettany\/mcdowell 's hard-eyed gangster
himself as impervious to a fall
helps to remind the first world that hiv\/aids is far from being yesterday 's news .
thoughtful without having much dramatic impact
finding the filling missing
half-lit , sometimes creepy intimacy
creeps
snowball
german
analyze that regurgitates and waters down many of the previous film 's successes , with a few new swings thrown in
usual fluttering and stammering
for the 110 minutes of `` panic room ''
is jack ryan 's `` do-over . ''
of satiric fire and emotional turmoil
wonderfully lush morvern callar
jackass lacks aspirations of social upheaval .
there is a real danger less sophisticated audiences will mistake it for an endorsement of the very things that bean abhors .
document all this emotional misery
at once overly old-fashioned in its sudsy plotting
does its predecessors proud
and emotionally bruised characters
a striking new significance for anyone who sees the film
want to see a train wreck that you ca n't look away from
winning piece
directorial stamp
there 's very little sense to what 's going on here
takes you by the face , strokes your cheeks and
seen some bad singer-turned actors
what has become of us all in the era of video
the sensational true-crime hell-jaunt purists might like and more experimental in its storytelling
this action-thriller\/dark comedy
king lear
intolerance has the power to deform families , then tear them apart
drenched
be playing villains
much success
must indeed be good to recite some of this laughable dialogue with a straight face
diggs and
concentrates on people , a project in which the script and characters hold sway
take a good sweat
there is n't an ounce of honest poetry in his entire script
of the best since the last waltz
is not your standard hollywood bio-pic
technical accomplishments
was going to be released in imax format
with spike lee 's masterful
reflect
scorchingly plotted
contest
us to forget most of the film 's problems
female-bonding pictures
have a good shot at a hollywood career
sometimes it 's difficult to tell who the other actors in the movie are
its flabbergasting principals , 14-year-old robert macnaughton , 6-year-old drew barrymore and 10-year-old henry thomas , convince us of the existence of the wise , wizened visitor from a faraway planet
from its ripe recipe , inspiring ingredients
the realities of gay sex
highly irritating at first
sitting in the third row of the imax cinema at sydney 's darling harbour , but i sometimes felt as though i was in the tiny two seater plane that carried the giant camera around australia , sweeping and gliding , banking and
paul bettany is good at being the ultra-violent gangster wannabe ,
no wit ,
her share of the holiday box office pie
improvised over many months -rrb-
boundaries
as tremors
in the voices of men and women ,
stanley kwan has directed not only one of the best gay love stories ever made , but one of the best love stories of any stripe .
the movie or
was painful
tiresome romantic-comedy duds
the ground
despite all of that
cherry
of a couple 's moral ascension
saves it
wearer
landscape
are too immature and unappealing to care about
it ` perfection
lit
to play one lewd scene after another
one of the film 's producers
it 's only acting
the 1950s and '60s
since ``
how difficult
characters and
killer ''
spanning history , rather than suspending it
than a niche audience
like shave ice without the topping
the future than `` bladerunner ''
one of the year
the most unlikely place
put on
features nonsensical and laughable plotting ,
yang 's similarly themed yi yi
in european markets , where mr. besson is a brand name , and in asia , where ms. shu is an institution
-rrb- faults are easy to forgive because the intentions are lofty
ferris
strut his stuff
catalog every bodily fluids gag in there 's something about mary
badly handled
a direct-to-void release , heading nowhere
for older viewers
only those most addicted to film violence
about the relationships rather than
the silences
ca n't sustain it .
the film is darkly atmospheric , with herrmann quietly suggesting the sadness and obsession beneath hearst 's forced avuncular chortles .
sly stallone
is truly gorgeous
dip into your wallet , swipe 90 minutes of your time , and offer you precisely this in recompense : a few early laughs scattered around a plot as thin as it is repetitious
a ray
a fun and funky look
too violent
have a hard time sitting through this one
still can be made
is , as comedy goes , very silly
keeping the balance between the fantastic and the believable
engaging diatribes
needlessly opaque intro
screwball
silver-haired and leonine
of the year
does best
in past seagal films
personal low
to other recent war movies
of showing them
a chilly , clinical lab report
the ethereal nature
boys
sets a new benchmark for lameness
a finely written , superbly acted offbeat thriller
that he 's been responsible for putting together any movies of particular value or merit
sean penn 's monotone narration
mentally `` superior ''
deeply pessimistic
adorns his family-film plot with an elegance and maturity that even most contemporary adult movies are lacking
more timely in its despairing vision of corruption
quite enough of them
a small fortune in salaries and stunt cars might have been saved if the director , tom dey , had spliced together bits and pieces of midnight run and 48 hours -lrb- and , for that matter , shrek -rrb- .
whole world
, the recording sessions are intriguing , and -- on the way to striking a blow for artistic integrity -- this quality band may pick up new admirers .
all the same problems the majority of action comedies have
zings along with vibrance and warmth
to introduce obstacles for him to stumble over
went undercover
campanella 's
like the hanks character
each scene drags , underscoring the obvious , and sentiment is slathered on top .
if you want to see it
many dodges and turns
for a debut film , skin of man , heart of beast feels unusually assured .
of film makers
run out of gas
skeleton
maryam is a small film , but
it never moves beyond their surfaces
i thought i heard a mysterious voice , and felt myself powerfully drawn toward the light -- the light of the exit sign .
instead pulls a little from each film
uncomfortably close to losing my lunch
davis ' highly personal brand of romantic comedy
see del toro has brought unexpected gravity to blade ii
an awkward hitchcockian theme
circa
that best describes this film : honest
for a good three days
scruffy sands
coast rap wars
distances sex and love
a movie star
including the assumption that `` crazy '' people are innocent , childlike and inherently funny
pushing the envelope
parent-child relationships
comedy-drama
as an athlete , a movie star , and an image of black indomitability
satisfactorily exploit its gender politics , genre thrills or inherent humor
good performance
more of an impish divertissement of themes that interest attal and gainsbourg -- they live together -- the film has a lot of charm .
a high school swimming pool substitutes for a bathtub
a funny , puzzling movie
all sides
're not interested in discretion in your entertainment choices
the film to affirm love 's power to help people endure almost unimaginable horror
are both superb
of lost dreams
surrenders to the illogic of its characters
observant intelligence
a cruel but weirdly likable wasp matron
unremittingly
, dry , reliable textbook
to an act of cinematic penance
tooled action thriller about love and terrorism in korea
by harris , phifer and cam
entirely believable
on and on and
nonchalant
of seeming at once both refreshingly different and reassuringly familiar
delivers on that promise .
routine
no such thing is hartley 's least accessible screed yet .
to the core of what it actually means to face your fears , to be a girl in a world of boys ,
tuxedo 's
that allows him to churn out one mediocre movie after another
rushed to the megaplexes
to be called any kind of masterpiece
thin -- then out -- when there 's nothing else happening
the chaotic insanity
george hickenlooper 's
want one
a fairly irresistible package full of privileged moments and memorable performances
dumb but occasionally
, calculated exercise
to truly capture the terrifying angst of the modern working man without turning the film into a cheap thriller , a dumb comedy or a sappy
quirks and foibles
by anything on display
pop manifestations of the holy spirit
world-renowned filmmakers
i have returned from the beyond to warn you
you can take the grandkids or the grandparents and never worry about anyone being bored ... audience is a sea of constant smiles and frequent laughter
... fuses the events of her life with the imagery in her paintings so vividly that the artist 's work may take on a striking new significance for anyone who sees the film .
another boorish movie from the i-heard-a-joke - at-a-frat-party school of screenwriting .
a genre that has been overexposed , redolent of a thousand cliches , and yet remains uniquely itself ,
unfolds in a series of achronological vignettes whose cumulative effect is chilling .
have found orson welles ' great-grandson
misogyny and
legged
of tackling what seems like done-to-death material
is nearly incoherent , an excuse to get to the closing bout ... by which time it 's impossible to care who wins
even if the movie itself does n't stand a ghost of a chance
, you 'll have a good time with this one too
odd amalgam
the light
dr. freud
's also somewhat clumsy .
extremely competent
been there , done that ... a thousand times already , and better .
about matchmaking
almost never fails him
britney 's performance can not be faulted .
sex onscreen
charismatic
disciplined
war-weary
might add --
is entertainment opportunism at its most glaring .
a perfectly acceptable , perfectly bland , competently acted but by no means scary horror movie .
burlap sack
groaner
thinly-conceived movie .
it picked me up , swung me around , and dropped me back in my seat with more emotional force than any other recent film .
the marxian dream
no more racist portraits
plenty of warmth to go around , with music and laughter and the love of family .
true story or not ,
motorized scooter chases
is grotesque and boring
try hard but come off too amateurish and awkward
'm guessing the director is a magician
suffers from over-familiarity since hit-hungry british filmmakers
my father is one of those art house films that makes you feel like you 're watching an iceberg melt -- only
charming but slight
a thoroughly entertaining comedy that uses grant 's own twist of acidity to prevent itself from succumbing to its own bathos .
contribute to a mood that 's sustained through the surprisingly somber conclusion
extreme ops
variable
destiny
major work
and unsettling subject matter
different bodies
for the home video market
the film has a nearly terminal case of the cutes , and it 's neither as funny nor as charming as it thinks it is .
sacrifice
passionate , tumultuous affair
surprisingly faithful
in their drawers to justify a film
's not a spark of new inspiration in it , just more of the same , done with noticeably less energy and imagination .
the negative and the script
whether or not ram dass proves as clear and reliable an authority on that as he was about inner consciousness
eclair
others create ultimate thrills
going to a house party and
a virtual roller-coaster ride
other work
riding with the inherent absurdity of ganesh 's rise up the social ladder
road to perdition does display greatness , and
the opportunity
in front of you
, mind or humor
something of a public service -- shedding light on a group of extremely talented musicians who might otherwise go unnoticed and underappreciated by music fans
relaxed firth
a convenient conveyor belt of brooding personalities that parade about as if they were coming back from stock character camp -- a drowsy drama infatuated by its own pretentious self-examination
cares about how ryan meets his future wife and makes his start at the cia
the best didacticism is one carried by a strong sense of humanism
acute enough to make everyone who has been there squirm with recognition
explored
is full of unhappy ,
is an ` action film ' mired in stasis
keep the movie slaloming through its hackneyed elements with enjoyable ease
an important message to tell
the comedy death
the funniest person in the film , which gives you an idea just how bad it was
finally seem so impersonal or even shallow
the 1960s rebellion was misdirected :
quirky and taken with its own style
possible complaint
there are some movies that hit you from the first scene and you know it 's going to be a trip .
sits there like a side dish no one ordered
the version
leguizamo 's best movie work so far , a subtle and richly internalized performance
that it even uses a totally unnecessary prologue , just because it seems obligatory
grief drives her
of read my lips with such provocative material
, sand and musset are worth particular attention
as a retooling of fahrenheit 451 , and even as a rip-off of the matrix
65 minutes
viewer to doze off for a few minutes or make several runs to the concession stand and\/or restroom and not feel as if he or she has missed anything
unflattering
strands
clone-gag
due out on video before month 's end
given the opportunity
both suspense and payoff
hates
did i become very involved in the proceedings ; to me
red
a spark of its own
more by a desire to match mortarboards with dead poets society and good will hunting than by its own story
a sad aristocrat
no matter what
guess the order in which the kids in the house will be gored
art and commerce
breathes
resurrecting
tom tykwer , director of the resonant and sense-spinning run lola run
remember it by
be the definition of a ` bad ' police shooting
to overwhelm everything else
in its understanding , often funny way , it tells a story whose restatement is validated by the changing composition of the nation .
numbness .
immediately succumbs to gravity and plummets to earth .
amusing
's difficult for a longtime admirer of his work
for the kiddies , with enough eye
of crucifixion
those who have not read the book
comic premise
refreshes
what really happened ? ''
drifts aimlessly for 90 minutes
of the lovable-loser protagonist
an even more predictable , cliche-ridden endeavor than its predecessor .
transcendent love story
in the guise of a dark and quirky comedy
the breathtaking landscapes and villainous varmints there to distract you from the ricocheting
with imagination
its vision of that awkward age when sex threatens to overwhelm everything else
without the precedent of yiddish theater , whose jolly , fun-for-fun 's - sake communal spirit goes to the essence of broadway
supposedly , pokemon ca n't be killed ,
dumb down
is exactly how genteel and unsurprising the execution turns out to be .
to be a part of that elusive adult world
plane
laughably
exhilarating documentary
haneke 's script
it 's implosion
major acting lessons and maybe a little coffee
that has you fixating on a far corner of the screen at times because your nerves just ca n't take it any more
may be more genial than ingenious ,
scenes
perseverance and hopeless
anyone would really buy this stuff
banality
a dull , simple-minded and stereotypical tale
for taking the sometimes improbable story and making it
a deft sense of humor about itself , a playful spirit and a game cast
unintentional parallels
liberation
make `` the good girl '' a film worth watching
respects the material
the movie will live up to the apparent skills of its makers and the talents of its actors
poetry in motion captured on film .
high school
an ominous , pervasive , and unknown threat lurks just below the proceedings and adds an almost constant mindset of suspense
a very good reason
the ensemble gives it a buoyant delivery
absurd ,
the rye
biting dialogue
mr. brown 's athletic exploits
concrete story
misery
has a great presence but one battle after another is not the same as one battle followed by killer cgi effects .
utterly static
big deal
the scariest guy you 'll see all summer
inappropriate and
juxtaposition
what we have is a character faced with the possibility that her life is meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance , in a movie that is definitely meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance .
never quite adds up
davis -rrb-
of the really bad blair witch project
late fees
self-conscious and
about the quiet american
to each new horror
the third ending
the junk-calorie suspense tropes that have all but ruined his career
ensemble movies , like soap operas
debut film
a teenybopper ed wood film , replete with the pubescent scandalous innuendo and the high-strung but flaccid drama
disguising
any of these three actresses , nor their characters
should have stayed there
a lovely film for the holiday season .
too intensely focused on the travails of being hal hartley to function as pastiche
function
, the film 's mid-to-low budget is betrayed by the surprisingly shoddy makeup work .
for each other
our lives and
'' is n't the most edgy piece of disney animation to hit the silver screen
, steven shainberg 's adaptation of mary gaitskill 's harrowing short story ... is a brilliantly played , deeply unsettling experience .
a sweet , tender sermon about a 12-year-old welsh boy more curious about god
the big chill
chomp chomp !
in its crapulence
life-altering experiences
takes the most unexpected material
arguing
advances
were subtler
inescapably
it may be because teens are looking for something to make them laugh .
a joint promotion for the national basketball association and teenaged rap and adolescent poster-boy lil ' bow wow
of the miss hawaiian tropic pageant
williams ' anarchy
living-room war
warm and well-told tale
out of sight
arnie blows things up .
into the wit and revolutionary spirit of these performers and their era
does n't trust laughs -- and does n't conjure proper respect for followers of the whole dead-undead genre , who deserve more from a vampire pic than a few shrieky special effects .
that destination
, pity anyone who sees this mishmash .
capitalize on hopkins ' inclination to play hannibal lecter again , even though harris has no immediate inclination to provide a fourth book
for the relevance of these two 20th-century footnotes
drags during its 112-minute length
character and
misanthropic
chief reasons
a solid action pic
satisfy the boom-bam crowd
burns ' visuals , characters and his punchy dialogue ,
the main event
a huge box-office hit in korea , shiri is a must for genre fans .
weird amalgam
a rather unique approach to documentary
showing us
smiling for the camera than typical documentary footage which hurts the overall impact of the film
'll still have a good time
making kahlo 's art a living ,
director roger michell 's
be able to look at a red felt sharpie pen without disgust , a thrill , or the giggles
what ` blade runner ' would 've looked like as a low-budget series on a uhf channel .
thrown
to watch too many barney videos
ought to be
a russian mail-order bride who comes to america speaking not a word of english
is overlong and not well-acted , but credit writer-producer-director adam watstein with finishing it at all .
will be upstaged by an avalanche of more appealing holiday-season product
watches them as they float within the seas of their personalities .
short on plot but
ultimate exercise
is clever , offbeat and even gritty enough to overcome my resistance
shoot 'em
means he can be forgiven for frequently pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy
is a bad mannered , ugly and destructive little \*\*\*\*
does matter
needed sweeping , dramatic , hollywood moments to keep us
the cat 's
strong , measured work
mastering its formidable arithmetic of cameras and souls , group articulates a flood of emotion .
the repressed mother on boston public just
assured
alongside the other hannibal movies
hopkins , squarely fills the screen .
disdain for virtue
the right choice
cinema 's directorial giants
everyone making it
do n't seem to have much emotional impact on the characters .
of the great films about movie love
refreshing change
there 's a persistent theatrical sentiment and a woozy quality to the manner of the storytelling , which undercuts the devastatingly telling impact of utter loss personified in the film 's simple title .
get a cinematic postcard that 's superficial and unrealized
's just a little too self-satisfied .
that soars above the material realm
r-rated , road-trip version
at least passably real
every joke is repeated at least -- annoying , is n't it ?
the script , credited to director abdul malik abbott and ernest ` tron ' anderson ,
jacobi , the most fluent of actors , is given relatively dry material from nijinsky 's writings to perform , and the visuals , even erotically frank ones , become dullingly repetitive .
the story 's pathetic and the gags are puerile .
that it can do even more damage
veterans of the dating wars will smirk uneasily at the film 's nightmare versions of everyday sex-in-the-city misadventures .
about it from the bland songs to the colorful but flat drawings
skateboarder
of parent
inform and
remains sporadically funny
a piece of handiwork
anything ,
never lacks in eye-popping visuals
those terrific documentaries
the leads we are given here are simply too bland to be interesting .
launching
wear down
doshas
on the anguish that can develop when one mulls leaving the familiar to traverse uncharted ground
a coming-of-age story and cautionary parable , but also a perfectly rendered period piece
theatrical
sort the bad guys from the good , which is its essential problem
more deeply
that elevate `` glory '' above most of its ilk
holm 's
at 66
there 's much tongue in cheek in the film and there 's no doubt the filmmaker is having fun with it all .
tooled
, comic relief
viewing experience
're in the right b-movie frame of mind
together with a supremely kittenish performance that gradually accumulates more layers
celebrates the group 's playful spark of nonconformity , glancing vividly back at what hibiscus grandly called his ` angels of light .
technically well-made
can fully succeed at cheapening it .
muddle
les
a nomination for a best-foreign-film oscar : make a movie about whimsical folk
the movie is such a blip on the year 's radar screen that it 's tempting just to go with it for the ride .
upon your reaction to this movie
exciting documentary .
city
of the music business in the 21st century
errol flynn always wanted to make , though bette davis , cast as joan , would have killed him
detached pleasure
the emotional depth
smartly and wistfully
joys in our lives
of whimsicality , narrative discipline and serious improvisation
solaris
practically any like-themed film
, nonexistent --
chick-flicks
big screen postcard
underdeveloped
twice as bestial but
stylized with a touch of john woo bullet ballet .
the thornier aspects of the nature\/nurture argument in regards
a moving and weighty depiction of one family 's attempts to heal after the death of a child .
see it again
nearly glows with enthusiasm , sensuality and a conniving wit .
in the story to actually give them life
is n't afraid to try any genre and to do it his own way .
good-natured ensemble comedy
kung pow for misfiring
of altar boys ' take on adolescence
strip it of all its excess debris
brought down by lousy direction
for the most part , credible
a haunting dramatization
with an open mind and considerable good cheer
script distances sex and love
required to supply too much of the energy in a film that is , overall , far too staid for its subject matter
very resonant chord
red dragon rates as an exceptional thriller .
that it 's tempting just to go with it for the ride
is also as unoriginal as they come , already having been recycled more times than i 'd care to count
playing an innocent boy carved from a log
a future they wo n't much care about
with its template
to be exceptional to justify a three hour running time
, lan yu never catches dramatic fire .
the station
achieves some kind of goofy grandeur
partisans
in the tradition
provocations
's the worst movie of 2002
the simpering soundtrack and editing more so
... the story simply putters along looking for astute observations and coming up blank .
treats us to an aimless hodgepodge
that those living have learned some sort of lesson
friend
this is surely what they 'd look like .
women in a german factory
spaghetti
meandering
'll enjoy the hot chick .
margaret
standout performance
enchanted
powerful direction
a grating endurance test
's a clarity of purpose and even-handedness to the film 's direction
wonder of wonders -- a teen movie with a humanistic message .
passions , obsessions , and loneliest dark spots are pushed to their most virtuous limits , lending the narrative an unusually surreal tone .
, character-oriented piece
is that wind-in-the-hair exhilarating
movie frida fans
1989
, while watching eric rohmer 's tribute
natural and lovely
spiritual faith
from most hollywood romantic comedies
of research library dust
upset or frighten young viewers
is just such an achievement .
an -lrb- emotionally at least -rrb- adolescent audience
an often intense character study about fathers
one of those crazy , mixed-up films that does n't know what it wants to be when it grows up
ranges from laugh-out-loud
a decent-enough nail-biter
unlikable , uninteresting , unfunny , and
'll stay with the stage versions , however , which bite cleaner , and deeper .
stark desert
the palestinian side
more mild
's an actor 's showcase that accomplishes its primary goal without the use of special effects , but rather by emphasizing the characters
und drung , but explains its characters ' decisions only unsatisfactorily .
, on the other hand ,
matrix '
cornpone
as if each watered down the version of the one before
human beings long for what they do n't have
who did not appear in gosford park -lrb- as well as one , ms. mirren , who did -rrb-
it was called the professional
of adults
witherspoon 's -rrb-
travel-agency
irresistibly than in ` baran
breasts
sure where self-promotion ends and the truth begins
inhale
the time with drama , romance , tragedy , bravery , political intrigue , partisans and sabotage
looks and plays like a $ 40 million version of a game you 're more likely to enjoy on a computer
with so many explosions
that reopens an interesting controversy and never succumbs to sensationalism
there are problems with this film that even 3 oscar winners ca n't overcome ,
with honesty , insight and humor
bypassing
a shameless ` 70s blaxploitation shuck-and-jive sitcom
an oddity
a pleasant piece of escapist entertainment .
get this thing over with
a long , dull procession of despair , set to cello music culled from a minimalist funeral .
provides more than enough sentimental catharsis for a satisfying evening at the multiplex
the front ranks of china 's now numerous , world-renowned filmmakers
deeply satisfying
over rafael 's evolution
of filmmaking with an assurance worthy of international acclaim
its director 's most substantial feature for some time .
to the nonconformist in us all
are of the highest and the performances attractive without being memorable .
takes care with the characters , who are so believable that you feel what they feel
cute partnership
some clever scripting solutions
bears ... should keep parents amused with its low groan-to-guffaw ratio .
that does n't know what it wants to be
this would-be ` james bond for the extreme generation ' pic is one big , dumb action movie .
a whole lot of fun and funny in the middle , though somewhat less hard-hitting at the start and finish .
cardboard characters and performers
particularly for jfk conspiracy nuts
showtime is n't particularly assaultive , but
good race
, fine music never heard
goldmember has none of the visual wit of the previous pictures , and it looks as though jay roach directed the film from the back of a taxicab
steve irwin
whippersnappers
dustin hoffman and
challenging himself
the script is too mainstream and the psychology too textbook to intrigue
graham greene 's novel of colonialism and empire is elevated by michael caine 's performance as a weary journalist in a changing world .
been told and retold
stunt doubles
who directed from his own screenplay
and dime-store ruminations
most aggressive and most sincere
is we never really see her esther blossom as an actress , even though her talent is supposed to be growing
in his own idiosyncratic strain of kitschy goodwill
of days
kahn
the next big thing 's not-so-big
you 've seen the remake first
the french film industry in years
is another liability
sissako
an ambiguous presentation
's quite fun in places .
loves its characters and communicates something
which is best for the stunning star turn by djeinaba diop gai
itself and
a slow-moving police-procedural thriller that
your stomach for heaven depends largely on your appetite for canned corn .
the murder of two rich women by their servants in 1933
a crisp psychological drama -lrb- and -rrb- a fascinating little thriller that would have been perfect for an old `` twilight zone '' episode
like saturday morning tv in the '60s
1999
see `` simone , '' and consider a dvd rental instead
his first film ,
hooked
between its punchlines
goose things
been more fun
like a living-room war of the worlds ,
it lacks the novel charm that made spy kids a surprising winner with both adults and younger audiences
you 're most likely to find on the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat
retard
so long
so genial is the conceit , this is one of those rare pictures that you root for throughout , dearly hoping that the rich promise of the script will be realized on the screen .
the director and her capable cast appear to be caught in a heady whirl of new age-inspired good intentions
s&m seems like a strange route to true love
get inside you and stay there for a couple of hours
the effort is sincere and the results are honest , but
a genuinely funny ensemble comedy that also asks its audience -- in a heartwarming , nonjudgmental kind of way -- to consider what we value in our daily lives .
change tables
human experience
these brats
the casting of von sydow ... is itself intacto 's luckiest stroke
ravel 's bolero
for the proud warrior that still lingers in the souls of these characters
were n't as beautifully shaped and as delicately calibrated in tone as it is
furiously funny pace
at other times as bland as a block of snow
comedy plotline
the women 's stories are ably intercut and involving
not that funny
class .
captures the combustible mixture of a chafing inner loneliness and desperate grandiosity that tend to characterize puberty .
nearly as fresh or enjoyable as its predecessor
, as the main character suggests , ` what if
elegance and
energy
a simplistic story
as hip
might have held my attention
a rambling ensemble piece with loosely connected characters and plots that never quite gel .
lacks balance ... and fails to put the struggle into meaningful historical context .
there 's never a dull moment in the giant spider invasion comic chiller
shatters you in waves .
has really done his subject justice .
something special
show his penchant
even the most
wrong in its sequel
casual ode
an ambitiously naturalistic , albeit half-baked , drama about an abused , inner-city autistic
chatty
as with all ambitious films
clueless
some of the characters
its extremely languorous rhythms
's fitfully funny but never really takes off
his collaborators ' symbolic images with his words
an engrossing iranian film
he 's making dog day afternoon with a cause
writer-director 's
absurdly
scientists
a memorable directorial debut from king hunk
the positives
a chilly , remote , emotionally distant piece ... so dull that its tagline should be
influenced by some of the filmmakers who have directed him , especially the coen brothers and steven soderbergh
about hatred
linger long after this film has ended
overly long
telephone
makes a great impression
phifer
is a perfect family film to take everyone to since there 's no new `` a christmas carol '' out in the theaters this year .
unprecedented
's all surprisingly predictable .
the best gay love stories
melodrama
is lightweight filmmaking , to be sure
shot kennedy
the subtitled costume drama is set in a remote african empire before cell phones , guns , and the internal combustion engine ,
adaptations of the work
spain 's greatest star wattage does n't overcome the tumult of maudlin tragedy .
placid way
wacky sight gags , outlandish color schemes , and corny visual puns
a part of us
75
while the testimony of witnesses lends the film a resonant undertone of tragedy
keeps firing
filmed on the set of carpenter 's the thing and
with a scar
is messy , uncouth , incomprehensible , vicious and absurd
the gay community
savor whenever the film 's lamer instincts are in the saddle
is both contrived and cliched
the most fragmented charms
ryan '' battle scenes
light the candles , bring out the cake and do n't fret about the calories because there 's precious little substance in birthday girl -- it 's simply , and surprisingly , a nice , light treat
far from heaven is a dazzling conceptual feat
a sick , twisted sort of way
irvine welsh 's
i think even fans of sandler 's comic taste may find it uninteresting
hawke
guide
it concentrates far too much on the awkward interplay and utter lack of chemistry between chan and hewitt .
his own look much better
no one gets shut out of the hug cycle .
bath house
their place
, the experience of actually watching the movie is less compelling than the circumstances of its making .
contemporary single woman
husband-and-wife
prevalence
becomes more specimen than character
holding
could love safe conduct -lrb- laissez passer -rrb- for being a subtitled french movie that is 170 minutes long .
a family film
no way original , or even
a pleasing
feel the screenwriter
'm sure there 's a teenage boy out there somewhere who 's dying for this kind of entertainment
a step
who 's wise enough to recognize that there are few things in this world more complex -- and , as it turns out , more fragile -- than happiness
likely to see all year
seem at times too many , although in reality they are not enough .
emphatic
and cell phones
a moving essay
's mildly sentimental
disturb many who see it
a lot going for it , not least the brilliant performances by testud ... and
her first starring role
most adults will be way ahead of the plot .
is impossible to find the film anything
the layered richness of the imagery in this chiaroscuro of madness and light
too simple and the working out of the plot almost arbitrary
dumbed-down tactics
exactly how bad
, reggio still knows how to make a point with poetic imagery
utterly
you might think he was running for office -- or trying to win over a probation officer
tawdry b-movie flamboyance and
that does n't always jell with sean penn 's monotone narration
fussing
introduce
all great films
broken heart
the concert footage
's tough to be startled when you 're almost dozing .
one of those airy cinematic bon bons whose aims -- and by extension , accomplishments -- seem deceptively slight on the surface
a deep vein
would expect from a film with this title or indeed from any plympton film
-lrb- rises -rrb-
kapur intended the film to be more than that
in nothing
basically the sort of cautionary tale
director-writer bille august ... depicts this relationship with economical grace , letting his superb actors convey martin 's deterioration and barbara 's sadness -- and , occasionally ,
decent but
imaginative premise
has some unnecessary parts and is kinda wrong in places .
tackles its relatively serious subject with an open mind and considerable good cheer , and is never less than engaging .
our planet
surprisingly , the film is a hilarious adventure and i shamelessly enjoyed it .
attractive without being memorable
in the story and the somewhat predictable plot
of ` ethnic cleansing
flashy gadgets and whirling fight sequences may look cool
jerry bruckheimer
is a testament of quiet endurance , of common concern , of reconciled survival .
worth a recommendation
swept
skittish new york middle-agers
witch-style commitment
inelegant combination
with a cause
1915 with some difficult relationships in the present
than the cool bits
goes easy on the reel\/real world dichotomy that -lrb- jaglom -rrb- pursued with such enervating determination in venice\/venice .
light comedic work
of the world 's most fascinating stories
an unstoppable superman
the service of such a minute idea
poor hermocrates and leontine pathetically compare notes about their budding amours
home video
of bad behavior
that sort of thing
digitally altered footage
a solid job
another scene , and then
simply astounding
who predictably finds it difficult to sustain interest in his profession after the family tragedy
have no bearing on the story
knee-jerk misogyny
5
comic mayhem
leave a large dog alone
under 40
recognize it and
hip
warmth
apology
mention `` solaris '' five years from now
this latest reincarnation of the world 's greatest teacher
the premise
to spare
so charmless and vacant
too narrow to attract crossover viewers
to the company
to sell us on this twisted love story
its two-hour running time
the very concept makes you nervous
pile-ups
infusion
offers an interesting look at the rapidly changing face of beijing
there must be an audience that enjoys the friday series , but
race splitting
is a must
stereotypical caretakers and moral teachers
to care about the bottom line
were any more
just when you think that every possible angle has been exhausted by documentarians , another new film emerges with yet another remarkable yet shockingly little-known perspective .
manipulative yet
caricatures ,
in all of their pity and terror
all the lyricism
the movie or the character
that freshly considers arguments the bard 's immortal plays
crammed with scenes and vistas and pretty moments
dogged
of its raw blues soundtrack
the umpteenth summer
solondz
manage to pronounce kok exactly as you think they might ,
providing deep emotional motivation
star trek was kind of terrific once , but
throughout this film , whose meaning and impact is sadly heightened by current world events
if this is a crazy work of disturbed genius or merely 90 minutes of post-adolescent electra rebellion
's neither as sappy as big daddy nor as anarchic as happy gilmore or the waterboy
falls victim
was a bisexual sweetheart
is undone by a filmmaking methodology that 's just experimental enough to alienate the mainstream audience while ringing cliched to hardened indie-heads .
as cutting , as witty or as true
into melodrama and silliness
even if you do n't know the band or the album 's songs by heart , you will enjoy seeing how both evolve , and
right b-movie frame
as a virgin with a chastity belt
that will probably sink the film for anyone who does n't think about percentages all day long
a wacky concept
's understanding of the expressive power of the camera .
` slackers '
off-the-wall
laugh so much during a movie
about percentages all day
of weight
every performance respectably muted ;
a razor-sided tuning
has the air of a surprisingly juvenile lark , a pop-influenced prank whose charms are immediately apparent and wear thin with repetition
con job
nothing i had n't already seen .
bearded
bring any edge or personality
maximum
a short film
from heaven is a dazzling conceptual feat
focusing on eccentricity
ice-t 's
about e.t.
prophecies
getting smaller one of the characters in long time dead
leave us stranded with nothing more than our lesser appetites .
nyc 's
of kitschy goodwill
a psychic journey deep into the very fabric of iranian ...
-rrb- do anything as stomach-turning as the way adam sandler 's new movie rapes , pillages and incinerates frank capra 's classic
suitably kooky which should appeal to women
portuguese master manoel de oliviera
to guilt in an intriguing bit of storytelling
's a heavy stench of ` been there , done that ' hanging over the film
washout
this is the kind of movie that deserves a chance to shine .
describes
it 's informative and breathtakingly spectacular
have a fun , no-frills ride
director and co-writer
into 2,500 screens
is the best kind of documentary , one that makes a depleted yesterday feel very much like a brand-new tomorrow .
between surf shots
the trap
think twice before booking passage
of play
your mind
's secondary to american psycho but
seasonal cheer
young woman 's
substandard performances
like the logical , unforced continuation of the careers of a pair of spy kids
even as he tells a story as horrifying as any in the heart-breakingly extensive annals of white-on-black racism
's probably not accurate to call it a movie
the performances of the four main actresses bring their characters to life .
too fancy , not too filling
sprinkled everywhere
loosely
the year 's -lrb- unintentionally -rrb- funniest moments , that it 's impossible to care
of a life in stasis
sustains the level of exaggerated , stylized humor throughout by taking your expectations and twisting them just a bit
the theater watching this one
burning man ethos
, but solidly entertaining
catsup
decent drama\/action flick
could watch this movie and be so skeeved out that they 'd need a shower .
, it drags
is essentially an extended soap opera
having sucked dry the undead action flick formula
-- but bad
comfortable territory
brilliant and macabre
the young stars are too cute
's painful to watch witherspoon 's talents wasting away inside unnecessary films like legally blonde and sweet home abomination , i mean , alabama .
'' remains a disquieting and thought-provoking film ...
, the movie is in a class by itself
, but not a drop
game performance
uncovers a trail of outrageous force and craven concealment
for what they do n't have
rogue
in schoolgirl obsession
the movie should jolt you out of your seat a couple of times , give you a few laughs , and leave you feeling like it was worth your seven bucks , even though it does turn out to be a bit of a cheat in the end .
the sort of bitter old crank
upon the viewer 's memory
if there 's one big point to promises
none of them
historical reality
olympic
overtly determined
directed and suffers from the addition of a wholly unnecessary pre-credit sequence designed to give some of the characters a ` back story
well acted by the four primary actors
leaden and dull
an unlikely release in belly-dancing clubs
more sheerly beautiful film
tuba-playing
sit through a crummy , wannabe-hip crime comedy that refers incessantly to old movies , when you could just rent those movies instead , let alone seek out a respectable new one ?
talk to her
is unfocused , while the story goes nowhere .
jiri menzel 's closely watched trains
visually engrossing
among the most pitiful directing
some unpaid intern had just typed ` chris rock , ' ` anthony hopkins ' and ` terrorists ' into some univac-like script machine
play hannibal lecter again , even though harris has no immediate inclination to provide a fourth book
has a pleasing way with a metaphor
unexpected comedy
is simply a lazy exercise in bad filmmaking that asks you to not only suspend your disbelief but your intelligence as well
keep the film entertaining
scorsese 's bold images
connect with one demographic while
premise , mopes through a dreary tract of virtually plotless meanderings and then ends with a whimper .
defines his characters
knows its classical music , knows its freud
, or inventive ,
skill and determination
poor dana carvey
of who really wrote shakespeare 's plays
consider what new best friend does not have , beginning with the minor omission of a screenplay
schematic and obvious
into a smart new comedy
if villainous vampires are your cup of blood , blade 2 is definitely a cut above the rest .
look back
a great piece
tackles the difficult subject of grief and loss with such life-embracing spirit
of a witty expose on the banality and hypocrisy of too much kid-vid
from bambi and the lion king
to little more than punishment
has the suavity or classical familiarity of bond
to support the scattershot terrorizing tone
the story suffers a severe case of oversimplification , superficiality and silliness .
is almost a good movie
wondering -- sometimes amusedly , sometimes impatiently -- just what this strenuously unconventional movie is supposed to be
is generally amusing from time
few chuckles
's a film that affirms the nourishing aspects of love and companionship .
mildly interesting
spiritual film taps
quaid is utterly fearless as the tortured husband living a painful lie
emailed
backbone
constantly vies with pretension -- and sometimes plain wacky implausibility -- throughout maelstrom .
lovable
a bit exploitative but also nicely done , morally alert
promises offers an unexpected window into the complexities of the middle east struggle and into the humanity of its people .
a plodding mess
big , loud , bang-the-drum
head off in its own direction
not knowing anyone
occurs about 7 times during windtalkers is a good indication of how serious-minded the film is
is often preachy and
how deeply felt emotions can draw people together across the walls that might otherwise separate them
obnoxiously
the animal planet documentary series
powerful and
is -rrb- so stoked to make an important film about human infidelity and happenstance that he tosses a kitchen sink onto a story already overladen with plot conceits
cranky
matched only
than georgia asphalt
a well-acted television melodrama
gross-out comedy cycle
distinct parallels between this story and the 1971 musical `` bedknobs and broomsticks , '' which also dealt with british children rediscovering the power of fantasy during wartime
a unique sport
has its merits
racy
of a corporate music industry that only seems to care about the bottom line
a lot of memento
has rewards , from the exoticism of its seas of sand to the fierce grandeur of its sweeping battle scenes .
been , pardon the pun , sucked out
thought possible
all that heaven allows '' and ``
rice
digital photography
with a generous cast , who at times lift the material from its well-meaning clunkiness
one of the most genuinely sweet films
a shelf
made on every level
muccino , who directed from his own screenplay
looking for a clean , kid-friendly outing
highlander
, metropolis never seems hopelessly juvenile .
're to slap protagonist genevieve leplouff because she 's french
narcissists
birthday girl walks a tricky tightrope between being wickedly funny and just plain wicked .
was n't one of the film 's virtues
rocawear clothing
miyazaki 's nonstop images are so stunning ,
boring , self-important stories
male-ridden angst
employs an accent that i think is supposed to be an attempt at hardass american but sometimes just lapses into unhidden british .
help -- or hurt
much-needed
get you down .
a 1986 harlem that does n't look much like anywhere in new york
desecrations
done to support the premise other than fling gags at it to see which ones shtick
depressing , ruthlessly pained
's better to give than to receive
of cheech and chong
take you places you have n't been , and also places you have
grievous but obscure
to provide insight into a fascinating part of theater history
haranguing the wife
exhausting
sickly entertainment
, in the hands of a brutally honest individual like prophet jack ,
ricochets
appetizing than a side dish of asparagus
fart jokes , masturbation jokes
of its makers
trumpet blast
eerily accurate depiction of depression .
betrayal
flash
pomposity
that its `` dead wife communicating from beyond the grave '' framework is even remotely new or interesting
good poetry
maguire
tweaked up
fans of plympton 's shorts may marginally enjoy the film , but it is doubtful this listless feature will win him any new viewers .
meet them halfway and
of the american underground
perfect quiet pace
a re-hash
single female population
a rustic , realistic , and altogether creepy tale of hidden invasion
a good line
, trembling incoherence
bears about as much resemblance to the experiences of most battered women as spider-man
unburdened
nelson 's intentions are good , but the end result does no justice to the story itself .
drawn
then without in any way demeaning its subjects
potboiler
conspiracy nuts
little grace -lrb- rifkin 's -rrb- tale
flatfooted
starts off as a potentially incredibly twisting mystery
could love safe conduct -lrb- laissez passer -rrb- for being a subtitled french movie that is 170 minutes long
by the skill of the actors involved in the enterprise
things that explode into flame
forever lost .
a juicy soap opera
come to expect from movies nowadays
it turns out to be affected and boring
this remake
the songs
engrossing piece
to the film it is about
a droll
's an actor 's showcase that accomplishes its primary goal without the use of special effects , but rather by emphasizing the characters -- including the supporting ones .
the real stars
whatever about warning kids about the dangers of ouija boards
it , not least
is almost entirely witless and inane , carrying every gag two or three times beyond its limit to sustain a laugh .
too optimistic a title
just a string of stale gags , with no good inside dope , and no particular bite .
less capable
a series of foster homes
accomplishes its primary goal
directed with purpose and finesse
if the movie were all comedy , it might work better .
partner laurence coriat
excels in breaking glass and marking off the `` miami vice '' checklist of power boats , latin music and dog tracks .
warm , fuzzy
please others
skip this dreck , rent animal house and go back to the source .
will notice distinct parallels between this story and the 1971 musical `` bedknobs and broomsticks , '' which also dealt with british children rediscovering the power of fantasy during wartime .
civilization
pays off
the unexplored story opportunities of `` punch-drunk love ''
feminine that it serves as the antidote -lrb- and cannier doppelganger -rrb- to diesel 's xxx flex-a-thon
seems ,
you forgive every fake , dishonest , entertaining and , ultimately , more perceptive moment in bridget jones 's diary
can not be acted
casting mick jagger as director of the escort service was inspired
a diverting -- if predictable -- adventure
with the inherent absurdity of ganesh 's rise
a gritty style and an excellent cast
it rarely stoops to cheap manipulation or corny conventions to do it
lived there in the 1940s
lovely , eerie film
a triumph of imagination
individual moments of mood , and
a fine idea
rude lines of dialogue to remember it by
loopiness
engaging storyline
unblinking candor
that 's not scary , not smart and not engaging
to surrealism and black comedy
is messy , murky , unsatisfying .
understanding
its jerky hand-held camera and documentary feel
is the energetic frontman
van wilder has a built-in audience , but only among those who are drying out from spring break and are still unconcerned about what they ingest .
very choppy and monosyllabic despite the fact
to the holocaust
death shows
the movie is almost completely lacking in suspense , surprise and consistent emotional conviction .
greatest mistake
that none of the excellent cast are given air to breathe
this is a picture that maik , the firebrand turned savvy ad man , would be envious of : it hijacks the heat of revolution and turns it into a sales tool .
unresolved
is too
does n't have big screen magic
of veteran painters
for patting people while he talks
an enjoyable level
with all of this
's lovely and amazing ,
a screwed-up man who dared to mess with some powerful people
just slopped ` em together here
it 's straight up twin peaks action
broiling
randomness
a clue on the park
shout
is entertainment opportunism at its most glaring
front of your eyes
idealistic
's harmless ,
of henry kissinger
sticky and unsatisfied
twenty-some minutes
one of the most slyly exquisite anti-adult movies ever made .
of explosions and violence
unless bob crane is someone of particular interest to you , this film 's impressive performances and adept direction are n't likely to leave a lasting impression .
written , flatly , by david kendall
is very much of a mixed bag , with enough negatives to outweigh the positives
the smug self-satisfaction
of crematorium chimney fires and stacks of dead bodies
oddly winning portrayal
-lrb- washington 's -rrb- strong hand , keen eye , sweet spirit and good taste are reflected in almost every scene .
's nice to see piscopo again after all these years
a thriller without thrills and a mystery devoid of urgent questions .
social realism
not-too-distant
ghandi gone bad
real star
technically and artistically inept
struts about with `` courage '' pinned to its huckster lapel while a yellow streak a mile wide decorates its back
're back
a wing and a prayer and
enormous packages
while the new film is much more eye-catching than its blood-drenched stephen norrington-directed predecessor
reaffirms
have easily become a cold , calculated exercise in postmodern pastiche winds up a powerful and deeply moving example of melodramatic moviemaking
's a lousy one at that
what this movie thinks it is about
animation back 30 years , musicals back 40 years and judaism back at least 50
their acting chops
eye contact
jaglom offers the none-too-original premise that everyone involved with moviemaking is a con artist and a liar .
're likely wondering why you 've been watching all this strutting and posturing .
, most humane and important holocaust movies ever made .
brings a youthful , out-to-change-the-world aggressiveness to the project , as if she 's cut open a vein and
would have been better than the fiction it has concocted
surfeit
walter hill 's undisputed is like a 1940s warner bros. .
of lipstick
one very funny joke and
special kind
poor hermocrates and leontine
fessenden 's narrative
all the more disquieting for its relatively gore-free allusions to the serial murders ,
help but
this is pure , exciting moviemaking .
getting older
a cruel deception carried out by men of marginal intelligence , with reactionary ideas about women and a total lack of empathy
its sensitive handling
recyclable
thornberry stuff
you would n't be surprised if ba , murdock and rest of the a-team were seen giving chase in a black and red van
reasonably creative
its rather routine script
exploring value choices is a worthwhile topic for a film -- but here the choices are as contrived and artificial as kerrigan 's platinum-blonde hair .
excessively quirky
that tug at your heart in ways that utterly transcend gender
interview subjects who will construct a portrait of castro so predominantly charitable it can only be seen as propaganda
sorority boys is a bowser .
blonde
all mood and no movie
into the proceedings at every turn
of refreshing
a head-turner -- thoughtfully written , beautifully read and , finally , deeply humanizing
give a backbone to the company and
its content , look
with very little story or character
remains a complete blank
great film noir
's the scariest guy you 'll see all summer .
of exploitative garbage
with such sensitivity
bridge
if the laborious pacing and endless exposition had been tightened
a college-spawned -lrb- colgate u. -rrb- comedy ensemble
-lrb- denis -rrb- accomplishes in his chilling , unnerving film
is a bowser .
value and respect
casts its spooky net out
with square conviction
episodic pacing
even more important
a story that 's shapeless and uninflected
's been in years
as in aimless , arduous , and arbitrary
horribly
hate it because it 's lousy .
the whole thing plays like a tired tyco ad .
the job done , running off the limited chemistry created by ralph fiennes and jennifer lopez
, hope and magic
engaging fantasy
the jokes are sophomoric , stereotypes are sprinkled everywhere
willing to express his convictions
lays
i wo n't argue with anyone who calls ` slackers ' dumb , insulting , or childish ... but i laughed so much that i did n't mind .
surprisingly insightful
a spirit that can not be denied
a story that zings all the way through with originality , humour and pathos
're not totally weirded - out by the notion of cinema
's a bad sign when they 're supposed to be having a collective heart attack
tells stories
owned by its costars , spader and gyllenhaal
far-flung
often demented in a good way , but it is an uneven film for the most part .
also seriously
with a sterling ensemble cast
really solid performances
his opening scene encounter with an over-amorous terrier
has the marks of a septuagenarian ; it 's a crusty treatment of a clever gimmick .
if there 's a heaven for bad movies , deuces wild is on its way .
another cool crime movie
of overly-familiar and poorly-constructed comedy
a metaphor for a modern-day urban china searching for its identity .
but windtalkers does n't beat that one , either .
what an idea , what a thrill ride
lowered your entertainment standards
like a medium-grade network sitcom -- mostly inoffensive , fitfully amusing , but ultimately so weightless that a decent draft in the auditorium might blow it off the screen .
it can still make you feel that you never want to see another car chase , explosion or gunfight again
from an honored screen veteran and a sparkling newcomer who instantly transform themselves into a believable mother\/daughter pair
of its tucked away
wait for your pay per view dollar
's a shame the marvelous first 101 minutes have to be combined with the misconceived final 5
was to be iranian-american in 1979
and action flicks
of good sense
the movie is concocted and carried out by folks worthy of scorn ,
, unusual music
anne rice novel
has sporadic bursts of liveliness , some so-so slapstick and a few ear-pleasing songs on its soundtrack
a couple dragons
its costars ,
sound promising in theory
jackass is a vulgar and
actorish notations
this odd , poetic road movie ,
strict reality
yes , i suppose it 's lovely that cal works out his issues with his dad and comes to terms with his picture-perfect life -- but world traveler gave me no reason to care , so i did n't
three excellent principal singers
is an unsettling sight , and indicative of his , if you will , out-of-kilter character , who rambles aimlessly through ill-conceived action pieces
benefits from having a real writer plot out all of the characters ' moves and overlapping story .
, the film does pack some serious suspense .
's the element of condescension
among orthodox jews
know it would n't exist without the precedent of yiddish theater , whose jolly , fun-for-fun 's - sake communal spirit goes to the essence of broadway .
trumps
examines general issues of race and justice
-lrb- kline 's -rrb- utterly convincing -- and deeply appealing -- as a noble teacher who embraces a strict moral code , and
period drama
some of its plaintiveness could make you weep
a tightly directed , highly professional film that 's old-fashioned in all the best possible ways .
test
used to ridicule movies like hollywood ending .
maintains a beguiling serenity and poise that make it accessible for a non-narrative feature .
vacant
does not deserve to go down with a ship as leaky as this .
are so hilarious
despite some charm and heart , this quirky soccer import is forgettable
a familiar road
occasionally interesting but
faster , livelier
confusing and horrifying
ms. ramsay and her co-writer , liana dognini
heroic capacity
with an unusual protagonist -lrb- a kilt-wearing jackson -rrb- and subject matter , the improbable `` formula 51 '' is somewhat entertaining , but
condescension
balanced or fair
to truncheoning
be revived
disguise the slack complacency of -lrb- godard 's -rrb- vision , any more than the gorgeous piano and strings on the soundtrack can drown out the tinny self-righteousness of his voice
based on a true and historically significant story
with enough sardonic wit
sweet and memorable film .
dishonorable history
formuliac , but fun .
by this drama
gets shut out of the hug cycle
is still a no brainer .
a solid
even better
easy to swallow ,
of `` his girl friday , '' maintaining a light touch while tackling serious themes
the goo , at least
jagged ,
a lot better had it been a short film
queen of the damned as you might have guessed , makes sorry use of aaliyah in her one and only starring role -- she does little here but point at things that explode into flame .
the tar out of unsuspecting lawmen
her grace with a moving camera
a brisk , reverent , and subtly different sequel
earnest movie
but quietly effective retelling
an undeniably moving film
's ` divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood
within partnerships
can doubt the filmmakers ' motives
i 'll at least remember their characters .
offers no new insight on the matter , nor do its characters exactly spring to life .
is a convincing one
the drama is finally too predictable to leave much of an impression .
enjoyed .
because it solemnly advances a daringly preposterous thesis
its pulpy core conceit
drowned me in boredom
not only learning but inventing a remarkable new trick .
mama
the layers
ponder anew
infidelity and
be a boy
a great time
imagine kevin smith , the blasphemous bad boy of suburban jersey ,
too much norma rae
farts , urine , feces , semen
a guffaw
the story , like ravel 's bolero , builds to a crescendo that encompasses many more paths than we started with .
're over 25 , have an iq over 90
90-minute postmodern voyage
my enjoyment
the emperor 's club , ruthless in its own placid way ,
prevents us from sharing the awe in which it holds itself
have gone for broke
with a similar theme
a rare and lightly entertaining look behind the curtain that separates comics from the people laughing in the crowd .
with the incessant lounge music playing in the film 's background
jaw-dropping action sequences
's a frightful vanity film that , no doubt , pays off what debt miramax felt they owed to benigni .
eric rohmer 's tribute
both endeavors
it appears not to have been edited at all
not without cheesy fun factor .
delightful , if minor ,
the rhapsodic dialogue
inspired by real-life events
gets under your skin and , some plot blips aside
, wheezy
is one-sided , outwardly sexist or mean-spirited .
time of favor could have given audiences the time of day by concentrating on the elements of a revealing alienation among a culture of people who sadly are at hostile odds with one another through recklessness and retaliation .
it thankfully goes easy on the reel\/real world dichotomy that -lrb- jaglom -rrb- pursued with such enervating determination in venice\/venice .
film makers
illogical
step-printing to goose things up
warm your heart without making you feel guilty about it .
seams
charming and evoking
an identity-seeking foster child
nonstop artifice
the movie is powerful and provocative .
romanek
generally , it 's a movie that emphasizes style over character and substance
did n't go straight to video
movie you see because the theater
so tedious
recommending it ,
like the original , this version is raised a few notches above kiddie fantasy pablum by allen 's astringent wit .
of the nerds sequel
knock yourself out
bright and flashy
whine
this harrowing journey
porno
pure of intention and passably diverting , his secret life is light , innocuous and unremarkable .
more dimensional
watch the movie
have overrun modern-day comedies
feel more like literary conceits than flesh-and-blood humans
if also somewhat hermetic .
an old warner bros. costumer jived with sex
his circle
self-awareness
a compassionate
is high
hardly seems worth the effort .
the direction occasionally rises to the level of marginal competence , but
to use that term as often as possible
have n't laughed that hard in years !
part of the film 's cheeky charm comes from its vintage schmaltz .
the wrong moments
kiarostami has crafted a deceptively casual ode to children and managed to convey a tiny sense of hope .
lightly
roussillon
the emptiness
a remarkably cohesive whole , both visually and thematically , through their consistently sensitive and often exciting treatment of an ignored people
entire history
could rent the original and get the same love story and parable .
understand why anyone in his right mind would even think to make the attraction a movie
dummies
dutifully pulling on heartstrings
in movie history
the movie is a lumbering load of hokum but
major would have thought possible .
sweet home alabama is n't going to win any academy awards , but
that likely
glows with enthusiasm , sensuality and a conniving wit
that so many people put so much time and energy into this turkey
can not be denied
with little new added
succeed in integrating the characters in the foreground into the extraordinarily rich landscape
a flashy editing style
written , flatly ,
electra
her inventive director
by working girl scribe kevin wade
generous , inspiring
avoids most of the pitfalls you 'd expect in such a potentially sudsy set-up
imagine this movie
of characters and angles
a mormon family movie , and a sappy , preachy one at that
-lrb- grant -rrb- goes beyond his usual fluttering and stammering and captures the soul of a man in pain who gradually comes to recognize it and deal with it .
everyone , especially movie musical fans
mildly
, with its celeb-strewn backdrop well used .
a vein
the feat
by way of what can be gleaned from this three-hour endurance test built around an hour 's worth of actual material
way of replacing objects in a character 's hands below the camera line
cold and scattered , minority report commands interest almost solely as an exercise in gorgeous visuals .
only partly synthetic decency
about a chocolate
writer-director kurt wimmer
one of those rare films that seems as though it was written for no one , but somehow
sure to make a clear point -- even if it seeks to rely on an ambiguous presentation
braveheart as well as
a person
b-movie imagination
adult credibility
be taken literally on any level
jennifer love hewitt
world-at-large
accompanies didactic entertainment
speculative history
give all three stories
director rob minkoff
a dumb comedy
sophisticates
latino
the natural affability that has made tucker a star
tackles the topic of relationships in such a straightforward , emotionally honest manner that by the end
hugely accomplished slice of hitchcockian suspense .
can be distinguished from a mediocre one by the better film 's ability to make its subject interesting to those who are n't part of its supposed target audience .
the rest of us
as my friend david cross would call it , ` hungry-man portions of bad '
an instance of an old dog not only learning but inventing a remarkable new trick .
tykwer 's surface flash is n't just a poor fit with kieslowski 's lyrical pessimism ; it completely contradicts everything kieslowski 's work aspired to , including the condition of art
subcultures .
wo n't win any honors
this loose collection of largely improvised numbers would probably have worked better as a one-hour tv documentary .
is silly but strangely believable
the entire point of a shaggy dog story , of course , is that it goes nowhere , and this is classic nowheresville in every sense
to director george clooney
this sneaky feel to it -- as if the director is trying to dupe the viewer into taking it all as very important simply because the movie is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product
thematically
world cinema 's
the rollicking dark humor
kilmer 's
boyd 's film offers little else of consequence
musical numbers
manipulation or corny conventions
toilet humor ,
substituting
scathing
takashi miike
laughs aplenty
's something poignant about an artist of 90-plus years taking the effort to share his impressions of life and loss and time and art with us .
is a really special walk in the woods
's burns ' visuals , characters and his punchy dialogue , not his plot , that carry waydowntown
year 2455
robert altman ,
favorite pet
vaguely interesting
hours of material
apply
calculus major
rings false
's quinn -lrb- is -rrb- a leather clad grunge-pirate with a hairdo like gandalf in a wind-tunnel and a simply astounding cor-blimey-luv-a-duck cockney accent . '
's what makes it worth a recommendation
zealand and cook island locations
plucking tension from quiet
people who know nothing about the subject
of those underrated professionals who deserve but rarely receive it
the strength and sense of freedom the iranian people already possess , with or without access to the ballot box
funk
might be ` easier ' to watch on video at home
director john stainton
just one word for you -
, touching , smart and complicated
the editing room
be a collection taken for the comedian at the end of the show
road movie .
a suspenseful horror movie or a weepy melodrama
'm not even a fan of the genre
the guy
for more than four minutes
legacy
breathtaking
have been titled generic jennifer lopez romantic comedy
'd be hard pressed to think of a film more cloyingly sappy than evelyn this year
stand-up
this strenuously unfunny showtime deserves the hook .
if you 're going to subjugate truth to the tear-jerking demands of soap opera
like `` the addams family
is a desperate miscalculation .
feel more like a non-stop cry for attention ,
in america
historic scandal
was ever a movie where the upbeat ending feels like a copout
the cast members , who seem bound and determined to duplicate bela lugosi 's now-cliched vampire accent
considerable brio
a beautiful , entertaining two hours
know whether to admire the film 's stately nature and call it classicism or be exasperated by a noticeable lack of pace
hand it to director george clooney for biting off such a big job the first time out
convincing brogue
is more engaging than the usual fantasies hollywood produces
rapt spell
louiso lets the movie dawdle in classic disaffected-indie-film mode , and brother hoffman 's script stumbles over a late-inning twist that just does n't make sense .
wryly
was covered earlier and much better in ordinary people .
its characters , its protagonist ,
the first film so special
a chilly , remote , emotionally distant piece
light and sugary
achingly human
kahlories
bloody beauty as vivid
devoid of objectivity and
is a paper bag to wear over his head when he goes out into public , to avoid being recognized as the man who bilked unsuspecting moviegoers .
to say it 's unburdened by pretensions to great artistic significance
the screenplay never lets us forget that bourne was once an amoral assassin just like the ones who are pursuing him
unafraid
mild sexual references
a standout performance
full of detail
, better movies
be a true ` epic '
dungpile
chest hair
for agitprop
scratches
charming 2000 debut shanghai noon
time dead
a few days
a tawdry b-movie scum
character cliches
... ` the country bears ' should never have been brought out of hibernation .
a manically generous christmas
not for the striking , quietly vulnerable personality of ms. ambrose
a funny and weird meditation
like it was worth your seven bucks ,
involved in creating the layered richness of the imagery in this chiaroscuro of madness and light
cinema master class .
of going where no man has gone before
idiotically uses the website feardotcom.com or the improperly hammy performance from poor stephen rea
what we feel
minor movie
observant of his characters
nothing wrong with performances here
from mildly unimpressive to despairingly awful
for lead actress andie macdowell
of the most plain , unimaginative romantic comedies i
cloak
one 's actions
me without you has a bracing truth that 's refreshing after the phoniness of female-bonding pictures like divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood .
as funny nor
of a great one
of the most savagely hilarious social critics
is oedekerk 's realization of his childhood dream to be in a martial-arts flick ,
sissako 's
viewer 's
less blab
a hugely rewarding experience that 's every bit as enlightening , insightful and entertaining as grant 's two best films
behind the music special
the cultural and economic subtext
interesting than the screenplay , which lags badly in the middle and lurches between not-very-funny comedy , unconvincing dramatics and some last-minute action strongly reminiscent of run lola run
we feel as if the film careens from one colorful event to another without respite
work out
young adults
was rather clever
report card : does n't live up to the exalted tagline
louis stevenson 's
of all places -rrb-
deblois
ears and eyes
that wind-in-the-hair exhilarating
is flawed , compromised and sad
his role as
, moving , and adventurous directorial debut
just another combination
to viewers
the tv movie-esque ,
itself --
provide the obstacle course for the love of a good woman
bears is even worse than i imagined a movie ever could be .
it 's a movie that ends with truckzilla , for cryin ' out loud .
greg
overall sense
should
grant and sandra bullock
just is n't very funny .
carried
santa gives gifts to grownups
nationally settled
for people who make movies and watch them
beyond time
may not be history -- but then again , what if it is
you riled up
film to be taken literally on any level
, think of this dog of a movie as the cinematic equivalent of high humidity .
you have to see it .
humor , warmth , and intelligence
well enough alone
their own jokes
an admirable reconstruction of terrible events ,
the ethos of the chelsea hotel may shape hawke 's artistic aspirations
that almost seems like a documentary in the way
shyamalan 's gifts ,
working in movies today
a gobbler like this
a return to pure disney magic and is enjoyable family fare .
personal velocity
are worthwhile
what they 're doing
quibbles
can dance to
a single iota worse
in the future
for any of the characters
horrendously
streaks
watching the proverbial paint dry would be a welcome improvement
the comic elements of the premise , making the proceedings more bizarre than actually amusing
sum up
re-assess the basis for our lives and
to sober us up with the transparent attempts at moralizing
-lrb- frei -rrb-
it follows into melodrama and silliness
and ron clements
seriously bad
of people who are struggling to give themselves a better lot in life than the ones
for a loop
of the '53 original
as played by ryan gosling , danny is a frighteningly fascinating contradiction .
manages for but a few seconds
dan
with brooms and what is kind of special
were n't such a clever adaptation of the bard 's tragic play
the movie is as padded as allen 's jelly belly .
or else a doggie winks .
ethical
it possesses some
need gangs of new york
becomes a sprawl of uncoordinated vectors .
the rocky path
is a great deal of fun .
brothers-style
his u.s. debut
in contrasts
stupid sequel
ignore but a little too smugly superior
the trip
mr. taylor tries to shift the tone to a thriller 's rush
conundrum
a cold blanket of urban desperation
explosions
20 years of age
hilarious ode
shimmering cinematography that lends the setting the ethereal beauty of an asian landscape painting
forced air
hippest acts from the world of television , music and stand-up comedy
sports team formula redux
the power of this movie is undeniable .
lesser talents
it 's sweet and fluffy at the time ,
them , who have carved their own comfortable niche in the world
if we passed them on the street
... there 's enough cool fun here to warm the hearts of animation enthusiasts of all ages .
has an odd purity that does n't bring you into the characters so much as it has you study them .
know why steven seagal is considered a star , nor why he keeps being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good
i can imagine this movie as a b & w british comedy , circa 1960 , with peter sellers , kenneth williams , et al. , but
in a mature and frank fashion
not a trace of humanity or empathy
icon
you think about existential suffering
a melancholy
has crafted a solid formula for successful animated movies
bound to show up at theatres for it
anti-kieslowski
the journey to the secret 's eventual discovery is a separate adventure , and thrill enough
enjoyable above average summer
looking , sounding
the french lieutenant 's woman
a calm , self-assured portrait of small town regret , love , duty and friendship
standard made-for-tv movie
is a nicely handled affair , a film about human darkness but etched with a light -lrb- yet unsentimental -rrb- touch .
another entertaining romp from robert rodriguez .
fairly solid --
conspicuous
reveals an ironic manifestation of institutionalized slavery that ties a black-owned record label with a white-empowered police force
a sense of dramatic urgency
relying on animation or dumb humor
if good-hearted
a supernatural mystery
managed to marry science fiction with film noir and action flicks with philosophical inquiry
is a disaster of a story , full of holes and completely lacking in chills .
does all of this , and more , while remaining one of the most savagely hilarious social critics this side of jonathan swift
two big things are missing -- anything approaching a visceral kick , and anything approaching even a vague reason to sit through it all .
an intriguing look at the french film industry during the german occupation
lessen the overall impact the movie could have had
a dystopian movie
wacky sight gags
bracing truth
deceptions
's block ever .
lazily
blasts
appalling , shamelessly manipulative and contrived , and totally lacking
the women 's liberation movement
the characters are interesting and the relationship between yosuke and saeko is worth watching as it develops , but
new time machine
the merchant-ivory team
an uplifting , near-masterpiece .
that 's not merely about kicking undead \*\*\*
`` shakes the clown '' ,
fortunately
give the audience a reason to want to put for that effort
often can
an evanescent , seamless and sumptuous stream
a stirring , funny and finally transporting re-imagining of beauty and the beast and 1930s horror films
ambrose
a bad sign when they 're supposed to be having a collective heart attack
absurd plot twists , idiotic court maneuvers and
a little weak -- and it is n't that funny .
on george 's haplessness and lucy 's personality tics
hong kong master john woo
repetitively stretched out to feature
art film pantheon
intelligence and intensity
powers extravaganza
home movie will leave you wanting more , not to mention leaving you with some laughs and a smile on your face .
unique and quirky
an impeccable pedigree , mongrel pep , and almost
a brutally honest individual like prophet jack
but it 's great cinematic polemic
a dazzling , remarkably unpretentious reminder
the pat
yeah ,
daft by half ... but
it plays like a powerful 1957 drama we 've somehow never seen before
bebe
it does mostly hold one 's interest
worst kind
a witty , trenchant , wildly unsentimental but flawed
pose
uncompromising , difficult and unbearably beautiful
in impossibly contrived situations
filmmaking without the balm of right-thinking ideology , either liberal or conservative
to carefully delineate the cost of the inevitable conflicts between human urges and an institution concerned with self-preservation
learned some sort of lesson
that the film opens with maggots crawling on a dead dog is not an out of place metaphor .
in spielberg 's work
mariah
're engulfed by it
of renewal
reek
incompetent cops
that it almost wins you over in the end
raptures
for adults
stoked to make an important film about human infidelity and happenstance that he tosses a kitchen sink onto a story already overladen with plot conceits
a strong script ,
that leaves scant place for the viewer
half-baked
shankman ... and screenwriter karen janszen
... creates a visceral sense of its characters ' lives and conflicted emotions that carries it far above ... what could have been a melodramatic , lifetime channel-style anthology .
are wet in some places
park
swim represents an engaging and intimate first feature by a talented director to watch
look like old , familiar vaudeville partners
embracing
just as the lousy tarantino imitations have subsided , here comes the first lousy guy ritchie imitation .
reluctant , irresponsible
with morph , a cute alien creature who mimics everyone and everything around
experienced '
commands interest almost solely as an exercise in gorgeous visuals
diversion .
of soliloquies about nothing delivered by the former mr. drew barrymore
quirky brit-com
well-told
passion in our lives and the emptiness one
more inexplicable
, unguarded moments
cry
book jacket
ambiguous welcome
that the movie deals with hot-button issues in a comedic context
exploiting
comedian runs out of steam after a half hour .
pushes too hard
deeply unsettling experience
automatic
do with the casting of juliette binoche
time to let your hair down
wo n't exactly
perfectly describes pauline & paulette
mockumentary
the choices are as contrived and artificial as kerrigan 's platinum-blonde hair
come during that final , beautiful scene
it 's over
neurotics
slim travel incognito in a ridiculous wig no respectable halloween costume shop would ever try to sell
bottom tier
hayek
more rigid
this might have been an eerie thriller
so uneven
incomprehensible
old crank
see people working so hard at leading lives of sexy intrigue ,
that 's neither completely enlightening ,
the digital effects -rrb- reminded me of terry gilliam 's rudimentary old monty python cartoons , in which he would cut out figures from drawings and photographs and paste them together .
duke surprisingly
wildly incompetent but brilliantly named half past dead -- or for seagal
it serves as the antidote -lrb- and cannier doppelganger -rrb- to diesel 's xxx flex-a-thon
a poignant lyricism runs through balzac and the little chinese seamstress that transforms this story about love and culture into a cinematic poem .
there are laughs aplenty , and , as a bonus , viewers do n't have to worry about being subjected to farts , urine , feces , semen , or any of the other foul substances that have overrun modern-day comedies .
expected there to be a collection taken for the comedian at the end of the show .
in it
mall theaters
entire point
you do n't have kids borrow some
of the source material
gets the feeling that the typical hollywood disregard for historical truth and realism is at work here
improvised on a day-to-day basis
amusedly ,
your own skin
less than half
nonetheless sustains interest during the long build-up of expository material .
conversation starter
` linklater fans , or pretentious types who want to appear avant-garde will suck up to this project ... '
'd say the film works
sorely
a movie as artificial and soulless
of the times
religious and civic virtues
remarkably cohesive
feel as if he or she has missed anything
so much phone in his performance as
naught
nyc inner-city youth
director m. night shyamalan can weave an eerie spell
goes overboard with a loony melodramatic denouement in which a high school swimming pool substitutes for a bathtub .
the thriller\/horror
enlightening , insightful and entertaining
with very little to add beyond the dark visions already relayed by superb recent predecessors like swimming with sharks and the player , this latest skewering ... may put off insiders and outsiders alike .
college dorm rooms
from all the excesses
edward norton in american history x
, the rising place never quite justifies its own existence .
it stands
its sheer dynamism is infectious .
would imply .
can read the subtitles
is a riot .
a decent draft in the auditorium might blow it off the screen
based on true events , '' a convolution of language that suggests it
looking for a sign
the community
movie-going neophyte
, solid , kinetically-charged spy flick worthy
hinge from a personal threshold of watching sad but endearing characters do extremely unconventional things
gives poor dana carvey nothing
is -rrb-
engaged in the shameless self-caricature of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb- and ` analyze that , ' promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year
most alive when it seems most likely that broomfield 's interviewees , or even himself , will not be for much longer
of witherspoon
big-screen experience
its not very informative about its titular character and
precious trappings
a director i admire
problems and characters
chemistry between chan and hewitt
tv-cops comedy showtime
a playful iranian parable about openness , particularly the need for people of diverse political perspectives to get along despite their ideological differences .
into the nature of faith
have you scratching your head than hiding under your seat
of the whole slo-mo , double-pistoled , ballistic-pyrotechnic hong kong action aesthetic
introducing an intriguing and alluring premise , only
one that 's been told by countless filmmakers about italian - , chinese - , irish - , latin - , indian - , russian - and other hyphenate american young men struggling to balance conflicting cultural messages
an insane comic undertaking
about overachieving
of of others
the new scenes
to appearing in this junk that 's tv sitcom material at best
in the life of the celebrated irish playwright , poet and drinker
about growing strange hairs , getting a more mature body , and finding it necessary to hide new secretions from the parental units
cup
at all times
an honest and loving one
you wish you were at home watching that movie instead of in the theater watching this one
if the full monty was a freshman fluke , lucky break is -lrb- cattaneo -rrb- sophomore slump .
to appreciate
a well
longtime
lovingly rendered coffee table book
the makers serve up the cliches with considerable dash
while it is welcome to see a chinese film depict a homosexual relationship in a mature and frank fashion , lan yu never catches dramatic fire .
changing times
few new converts
own world war ii experience
no charm ,
fun , popcorn movies
wish he 'd gone the way of don simpson
drug abuse , infidelity and death are n't usually comedy fare , but turpin 's film allows us to chuckle through the angst .
motherhood and desperate
fit smoothly
a compulsion
auto focus bears out as your typical junkie opera ...
some more editing
when thrillers actually thrilled
address his own world war ii experience
nothing compared to the movie 's contrived , lame screenplay and listless direction
suffering afghan refugees
does have its charms and its funny moments but not quite enough of them
the main character
provides a satisfactory overview of the bizarre world of extreme athletes as several daredevils express their own views .
premise
archly funny
steals so freely
guessing at almost every turn
judicious
fifth beer-soaked film
do n't understand what on earth is going on
be underestimated
the after-school slot
inappropriate
thematic meat
lee 's achievement extends to his supple understanding of the role that brown played in american culture as an athlete , a movie star , and an image of black indomitability .
outrageous force and craven concealment
albeit sometimes superficial , cautionary tale of a technology in search
-- drama , conflict , tears and surprise --
figure it out
begins as a seven rip-off , only to switch to a mix of the shining , the thing , and any naked teenagers horror flick from the 1980s
supposed to have like written the screenplay or something
credulous , unassuming , subordinate
some cute moments , funny scenes
was shot on digital video
explored with infinitely more grace and eloquence in his prelude
does n't leave you with much
'll be treated to an impressive and highly entertaining celebration of its sounds .
more of an impish divertissement of themes that interest attal and gainsbourg
intimacy
not only to his craft , but to his legend
estranged from reality
cattaneo
as an exploratory medical procedure or an autopsy
online world
to which the girls-behaving-badly film has fallen
that have marked an emerging indian american cinema
's a sadistic bike flick that would have made vittorio de sica proud
the endlessly repetitive scenes of embarrassment
exploitative and
angels
what he could make with a decent budget
washed away by sumptuous ocean visuals and the cinematic stylings of director john stockwell
to his best work
is not what is on the screen
i imagined a movie ever could be
crammed with movie references
bombastic self-glorification
love affair
of death , especially suicide
shafer 's feature does n't offer much in terms of plot or acting .
true hollywood story .
their scenes brim with sexual possibility and emotional danger
the transporter
dark pit
clive barker movie
have a good time as it doles out pieces of the famous director 's life
animated world
may be the performances of their careers
besides
has enough gun battles and throwaway humor to cover up the yawning chasm where the plot should be
peekaboo
graham greene 's
dull-witted and disquietingly creepy
the resolutions are too convenient
is a welcome and heartwarming addition to the romantic comedy genre
bad company .
does it by the numbers
eddie murphy nor robert de niro
of mythologizing
that it is `` based on a true story
characteristic style
give us a reason to be in the theater beyond wilde 's wit and the actors ' performances
of paint-by-number romantic comedies
kind of sad
comes along every day
its clever concept
beats new life
of complacency
concoctions
maggie
of august upon us
possession is in the end an honorable , interesting failure .
liability
developers
benigni 's
feel free to go get popcorn whenever he 's not onscreen .
funny and well-contructed black comedy
their super-powers
is too calm and thoughtful for agitprop ,
through-line
a totalitarian tomorrow
, it looks like woo 's a p.o.w.
keeping the film from cheap-shot mediocrity is its crack cast
jules verne 's '
peevish and gimmicky
releasing a film with the word ` dog ' in its title in january lends itself to easy jokes and insults , and snow dogs deserves every single one of them
reactive cipher
as obvious
it is more than merely a holocaust movie
renaissance spain
need all the luck they can muster just figuring out who 's who in this pretentious mess
adroit but finally
the director and her capable cast appear to be caught in a heady whirl of new age-inspired good intentions , but the spell they cast is n't the least bit mesmerizing
's altman-esque
british persona
human need
volume and primary colors
leaves
slightest aptitude
participate in such an
conservative christian parents
iconic hero
of bond
a more original story
` bowling for columbine
feels homogenized and a bit contrived , as if we 're looking back at a tattered and ugly past with rose-tinted glasses
conquer
the only fun part of the movie
cocoon
jackie chan in it
impostor is opening today at a theater near you .
something of bubba ho-tep 's clearly evident quality may end up languishing on a shelf somewhere
that reek of a script rewrite designed to garner the film a `` cooler '' pg-13 rating
a captivatingly quirky hybrid of character portrait , romantic comedy and beat-the-clock thriller
each story is built on a potentially interesting idea , but the first two are ruined by amateurish writing and acting , while the third feels limited by its short running time .
enter
twist open the ouzo !
almost .
tapping away
gangster
swung
is ,
the meaning and consolation in afterlife communications
conjures a lynch-like vision of the rotting underbelly of middle america .
, astonish and entertain
all the trappings
is magnetic as graham
striking a blow
ruggero raimondi
familiar issues ,
genuinely witty
as he slaps together his own brand of liberalism
wesley snipes ' iconic hero doing battle with dozens of bad guys -- at once
a 12-year-old welsh boy more curious
visceral
proper conviction
a very tasteful rock and
for instance , good things happen to bad people
told us that we `` ca n't handle the truth '' than high crimes
penn
mark pellington 's latest pop thriller is as kooky and overeager as it is spooky and subtly in love with myth .
's surely something wrong with a comedy where the only belly laughs come from the selection of outtakes tacked onto the end credits
points
propulsive incident
sympathy and intelligence
of political corruption
smart , sassy interpretation of the oscar wilde play
framed in a drama so clumsy
acting that borders on hammy at times
earnest emotional core
that it rarely achieves its best
hannibal lecter
also smacks of revelation
a porcelain empire
what few sequels can
special-interest groups
are reflected in almost every scene .
, for those with at least a minimal appreciation of woolf and clarissa dalloway , the hours represents two of those well spent
the director taking a hands-off approach when he should have shaped the story to show us why it 's compelling
that setting
of racial profiling hollywood style
if each watered down the version of the one before
by itself
birot 's
gets me
idiotic
by writer-director kurt wimmer
why not invite some genuine spontaneity into the film by having the evil aliens ' laser guns actually hit something for once ?
few films have captured the chaos of an urban conflagration with such fury
... a triumph of emotionally and narratively complex filmmaking .
you wake up in the morning
his visuals
it is an uneven film for the most part
may be why it works as well as it does
a much larger historical context
by on angelina jolie 's surprising flair for self-deprecating comedy
american adobo
distinguishes a randall wallace film from any other
lacks the quick emotional connections of steven spielberg 's schindler 's list .
flawed , dazzling series
too painfully
but it will just as likely make you weep , and it will do so in a way that does n't make you feel like a sucker .
more than competent
old saying
is listless , witless , and devoid of anything resembling humor
winds up feeling like a great missed opportunity .
hawaiian
understanding for her actions
's also too stupid to realize that they 've already seen this exact same movie a hundred times
fairly disposable yet
between sullivan and his son
with talent
i think it was plato who said
inspire a trip to the video store
not constant bloodshed
the following things are not at all entertaining : the bad sound , the lack of climax and , worst of all , watching seinfeld -lrb- who is also one of the film 's producers -rrb- do everything he can to look like a good guy .
very obviously mark him as a video helmer making his feature debut
down the social ladder
been conjured up only 10 minutes prior to filming
a well-made
thurman and lewis
the couple 's bmw
three sides of his story with a sensitivity and an inquisitiveness reminiscent of truffaut
look at , listen to , and think about
little half-hour
mournfully brittle
with all the blanket statements and dime-store ruminations on vanity
movie rapes
travel
selling point
his best-known creation
wo n't still be tapping
is that rob schneider actually turns in a pretty convincing performance as a prissy teenage girl
as you can get to an imitation movie
's hard to believe that something so short could be so flabby .
its director 's
a deadly bore
stretched to barely feature length , with a little more attention paid to the animation
goodwill close
the prospect of the human race splitting in two
a sweet-tempered comedy that forgoes
look american angst in the eye and end up laughing
whiny
slap her
warm your heart
to be somebody ,
, the weight of water is oppressively heavy .
feels like a hazy high that takes too long to shake
feardotcom
the film 's overall mood and focus is interesting but constantly unfulfilling .
i love it ... hell , i dunno .
kosminsky
the end credits
entertaining movie
runteldat is something of a triumph .
more acquainted with the tiniest details of tom hanks ' face
well-wrought
all the scenic appeal of a cesspool
the cast is top-notch and i predict there will be plenty of female audience members drooling over michael idemoto as michael
forgoes the larger socio-political picture of the situation in northern ireland in favour of an approach that throws one in the pulsating thick of a truly frightening situation .
3d
rely
in the market or a costly divorce
r&d
an otherwise appalling , and downright creepy , subject
that argue that any sexual relationship that does n't hurt anyone and works for its participants is a relationship that is worthy of our respect
is of brian de palma 's addiction to the junk-calorie suspense tropes that have all but ruined his career .
myer
is all but
look like
the entire movie has a truncated feeling
of attraction
's just not
retaining an integrity
director otar iosseliani 's
saucy
them awake
had all its vital essence scooped out and discarded
those vanity projects
degraded
recommend it for its originality alone
show-stoppingly
discovering your destination
a smart , provocative drama
living room
difficult , endless work
become good
unblinkingly
like a flimsy excuse
crap is what i was expecting
is beautiful
the rest is n't more compelling
told with competence
it is cruel
101 study
there is plenty of room for editing , and a much shorter cut surely would have resulted in a smoother , more focused narrative without sacrificing any of the cultural intrigue .
turning in some delightful work on indie projects
it 's not life-affirming -- its vulgar and mean , but i liked it
his wife
cho 's latest comic set is n't as sharp or as fresh as i 'm the one that i want ... but
in spite of all that he 's witnessed , remains surprisingly idealistic
almost completely dry of humor , verve and fun
rubbish that is listless , witless , and devoid of anything resembling humor
despite engaging offbeat touches , knockaround guys rarely seems interested in kicking around a raison d'etre that 's as fresh-faced as its young-guns cast .
like a rejected x-files episode than a credible account of a puzzling real-life happening
as maudlin as any after-school special you can imagine
transcends them
is worth seeing
an original idea
engaging and literate psychodrama
the film 's sense of imagery gives it a terrible strength ,
a dearth of vitality and a story that 's shapeless and uninflected
a terrible adaptation of a play that only ever walked the delicate tightrope between farcical and loathsome
referred to as die hard on a boat
, that was a long , long time ago .
as sexy beast
as home movie gone haywire , it 's pretty enjoyable , but
mishandle
foreman 's barking-mad taylor to thewlis 's smoothly sinister freddie
congrats disney
enough gun battles and
that not only would subtlety be lost on the target audience , but that it 's also too stupid to realize that they 've already seen this exact same movie a hundred times
to be found in sara sugarman 's whimsical comedy very annie-mary but not enough to sustain the film
the dominant feeling
prison bars
than his original
the kiosks
as the credits roll
be called a solid success , although there 's plenty of evidence here to indicate clooney might have better luck next time
is no denying the power of polanski 's film ...
an unfunny movie that thinks it 's hilarious
may cause you to bite your tongue to keep from laughing at the ridiculous dialog or the oh-so convenient plot twists .
to take us to that elusive , lovely place where we suspend our disbelief
go where we went 8 movies ago
the balm of right-thinking ideology
an ugly-duckling tale
are ones in formulaic mainstream movies .
scrawled in a public restroom
kenneth branagh 's energetic sweet-and-sour performance as a curmudgeonly british playwright
is `` ballistic '' worth the price of admission
's so crammed with scenes and vistas and pretty moments
video , and so devoid of artifice and purpose
in a strange way , egoyan has done too much .
's most enabling victim ... and an ebullient affection for industrial-model meat freezers
succumbing
've never bought from telemarketers
funny and touching
of the better video-game-based flicks ,
of asparagus
wow ' factor
unforgivingly
's the kind of movie that , aside from robert altman , spike lee , the coen brothers and a few others , our moviemakers do n't make often enough .
halloween ii
good action , good acting , good dialogue , good pace ,
are n't all that interesting
combined with so much first-rate talent ... could have yielded such a flat , plodding picture
seems more tacky and reprehensible , manipulating our collective fear without bestowing the subject with the intelligence or sincerity it unequivocally deserves .
neither as sappy as big daddy nor
as leaky
thrilled
is so bleak
in advance
you figure it out
a compelling allegory
comic scenes fly
swings and
a hollywood product
high camp and
the movies you 'd want to watch if you only had a week to live
to the stories and faces and music of the men who are its subject
while we want macdowell 's character to retrieve her husband
arthur dong 's
respecting other cultures
table book
this erotic cannibal movie
5 minutes
a busby berkeley musical
is scott 's convincing portrayal of roger the sad cad that really gives the film its oomph .
very few laughs and
like nothing quite so much as a middle-aged moviemaker 's attempt to surround himself with beautiful , half-naked women
each others '
george ratliff 's documentary , hell house , reflects their earnestness -- which makes for a terrifying film
that focuses on human interaction rather than battle and action sequences
oedekerk 's
nearly breaks its little neck trying to perform entertaining tricks
there is something that is so meditative and lyrical about babak payami 's boldly quirky iranian drama secret ballot ... a charming and evoking little ditty that manages to show the gentle and humane side of middle eastern world politics
instead of hitting the audience over the head with a moral
's also cold , grey , antiseptic and emotionally desiccated
super heroes
robert altman 's
murphy 's
a glorious mess .
far less painful
the cake
shimmeringly
ludicrous terms
... feels as if -lrb- there 's -rrb- a choke leash around your neck so director nick cassavetes can give it a good , hard yank whenever he wants you to feel something .
it 's forrest gump ,
israel
stiflingly unfunny and unoriginal mess
: the poor acting by the ensemble cast , the flat dialogue by vincent r. nebrida or the gutless direction by laurice guillen
first actor to lead a group of talented friends astray
for the eyes
it 's actually pretty funny , but in all the wrong places .
impeccable comic timing
this films reason
to porn than a serious critique of what 's wrong with this increasingly pervasive aspect of gay culture
is to ponder how a whole segment of pop-music history has been allowed to get wet , fuzzy and sticky .
if you 're paying attention , the `` big twists '' are pretty easy to guess -
low-budget and tired
realize that deep inside righteousness can be found a tough beauty
despite suffering a sense-of-humour failure , the man who wrote rocky does not deserve to go down with a ship as leaky as this .
sad nonsense , this
the artwork is spectacular
'll need a stronger stomach than us .
wholly unnecessary addition
'' or `` suck ''
the lesson
treading the line between sappy and sanguine
one hour photo 's
just a little
an eye
's too good for this sucker
there 's no excuse for following up a delightful , well-crafted family film with a computer-generated cold fish .
although frailty fits into a classic genre , in its script and execution it is a remarkably original work .
prefer this new version
gedeck ,
, pointless meditation on losers in a gone-to-seed hotel .
garcia ,
old familiar feeling
otherwise dull
to detail
only these guys are more harmless pranksters than political activists .
a very compelling , sensitive , intelligent and almost cohesive piece of film entertainment
but they lack their idol 's energy and passion for detail .
energetic and sweetly whimsical
with acting ambition but no sense of pride or shame
mistaken identity farce
the constraints
a pretty decent kid-pleasing ,
grant does n't need the floppy hair and the self-deprecating stammers after all
entirely stale concept
of other year-end movies
nary an original idea
ah-nuld
to the whole enterprise
as simultaneously funny
foreign culture only
laughs --
coordinated his own dv poetry
77 minutes of pokemon may not last 4ever
connection or identification frustratingly
by acute writing and a host of splendid performances
he 's not at his most critically insightful
peaked
is great material for a film -- rowdy , brawny and lyrical in the best irish sense
into one of the toughest ages a kid can go through
with equal doses of action , cheese , ham and cheek -lrb- as well as a serious debt to the road warrior -rrb-
the right stuff for silly summer entertainment
gory mayhem ''
older cad
to detailing a chapter in the life of the celebrated irish playwright , poet and drinker
reasonable landscape
wastes the talents of its attractive young leads
that does n't even in passing mention political prisoners , poverty and the boat loads of people who try to escape the country
, spielberg knows how to tell us about people .
most likely that broomfield 's interviewees , or even himself , will not be for much longer
attack of the clones
a comic book with soul
a number of themes , not least the notion that the marginal members of society
most enchanting film
that rare documentary that incorporates so much of human experience -- drama , conflict , tears and surprise -- that it transcends the normal divisions between fiction and nonfiction film
the only thing i laughed at
on something
the masses with star power , a pop-induced score and
holographic librarian -lrb- orlando jones -rrb- who knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written , and nicely realized
is ... very funny as you peek at it through the fingers in front of your eyes
too loud , too goofy
of the original rape
ensuing
from japan
which was shot two years ago
shining
, dumb action movie
gender-bending comedy
, snow , flames and shadows
leaves little doubt that kidman has become one of our best actors .
this unrelenting bleak insistence
forever on the verge of either cracking up or throwing up
, banter-filled comedy
the best little `` horror '' movie
acute enough
jazz-playing
a twisting , unpredictable , cat-and-mouse thriller
is one of the outstanding thrillers of recent years .
the insinuation of mediocre acting
the boys ' sparring , like the succession of blows dumped on guei
's simply stupid , irrelevant and deeply , truly , bottomlessly cynical
jonathan
silly con job
country conclusion '
promotes a reasonable landscape of conflict and
of a mushy , existential exploration of why men leave their families
from a laconic pace and a lack of traditional action
on guei
feel anything much while
2\/3
want to think twice before booking passage
to break your heart an attraction it desperately needed
beautifully shot , but ultimately flawed
boorish movie
that provide its thrills and extreme emotions
the ya-ya 's have many secrets and
being a total rehash
pratfalls aside
as his desperate violinist wife
is its tchaikovsky soundtrack of neurasthenic regret .
his art , which is more than he has ever revealed before about the source of his spiritual survival
a more chemistry
is funny and looks professional
genre-curling crime story
a well-crafted film
from a guy
it 's a real shame that so much of the movie -- again , as in the animal -- is a slapdash mess .
which are anything
more observant
pond
the film is an earnest try at beachcombing verismo , but it would be even more indistinct than it is were it not for the striking , quietly vulnerable personality of ms. ambrose .
some body will take you places you have n't been , and also places you have .
titular community
cheap junk and
flawed but staggering
most oddly honest
of its writers , john c. walsh
bacon and
je-gyu
wonderous
chosen a fascinating subject matter
rival
this chicago
the 21st century 's new `` conan
the movie is undone by a filmmaking methodology that 's just experimental enough to alienate the mainstream audience while ringing cliched to hardened indie-heads .
the film has -lrb- its -rrb- moments , but they are few and far between
by the movie 's sophomoric blend of shenanigans and slapstick
worked against the maker 's minimalist intent
in a way that is surprisingly enjoyable
exaggerated
these self-styled athletes have banged their brains into the ground so frequently
has succeeded beyond all expectation
objectivity
misogynist
last trombone
the fun of the movie
about amy
is the integrity of devito 's misanthropic vision
of knucklehead swill
so willing
fail to respond
it 's replaced by some dramatic scenes that are jarring and deeply out of place in what could have -lrb- and probably should have -rrb- been a lighthearted comedy .
off-putting
a thoroughly awful movie -- dumb , narratively chaotic , visually sloppy ... a weird amalgam of ` the thing ' and a geriatric ` scream . '
as graceful
feral in this film
the buffs
whatever obscenity is at hand
for almost the first two-thirds of martin scorsese 's 168-minute gangs of new york , i was entranced .
an amiable but unfocused bagatelle
a compassionate ,
women being unknowable
debut effort
to see people working so hard at leading lives of sexy intrigue , only to be revealed by the dispassionate gantz brothers as ordinary , pasty lumpen
fixated
'50s sociology , pop culture or movie lore
of the audience
's too loud , too goofy and too short of an attention span
call .
plodding ,
a deliberative account of a lifestyle characterized by its surface-obsession -- one that typifies the delirium of post , pre , and extant stardom .
the new insomnia is a surprisingly faithful remake of its chilly predecessor
as only occasionally satirical and never fresh
fine music never heard
gratefully
, its digs at modern society are all things we 've seen before .
is most remarkable not because of its epic scope , but because of the startling intimacy it achieves despite that breadth .
by predictability
that tries to grab us , only to keep letting go at all the wrong moments
's an utterly static picture
the lives of the papin sister
made , but
soderbergh 's solaris
christian bale 's quinn -lrb- is -rrb- a leather clad grunge-pirate with a hairdo like gandalf in a wind-tunnel and a simply astounding cor-blimey-luv-a-duck cockney accent . '
it 's usually a bad sign when directors abandon their scripts and go where the moment takes them ,
jonah 's despair
nothing more
a script -lrb- by paul pender -rrb-
let 's hope not .
nair 's attention to detail creates an impeccable sense of place , while thurman and lewis give what can easily be considered career-best performances .
along only
silver bullets for director neil marshall 's intense freight
a touch of the flamboyant , the outrageous
tell what it is supposed to be , but ca n't really call it a work of art
the meaning
more than tattoo
she-cute baggage
's not clear whether we 're supposed to shriek
surrounding himself with untalented people
's spiffing up leftovers that are n't so substantial or fresh
volatile romantic lives
it 's loud and boring ;
nurtured his metaphors at the expense of his narrative
winds up being both revelatory and narcissistic , achieving some honest insight into relationships that most high-concept films candy-coat with pat storylines , precious circumstances and beautiful stars .
dazzling pop entertainment
more than sketches ... which leaves any true emotional connection or identification frustratingly out of reach
... flat-out amusing , sometimes endearing and often fabulous , with a solid cast , noteworthy characters , delicious dialogue and a wide supply of effective sight gags .
its hawaiian setting , the science-fiction trimmings and some moments of rowdy slapstick
in between the icy stunts
the social milieu - rich new york intelligentsia -
parade
do n't ask still
deserve to hear the full story of jonah 's despair -- in all its agonizing , catch-22 glory -- even if they spend years trying to comprehend it
the more hackneyed elements
the ages
worthwhile environmental message
in period costume and with a bigger budget
can take us
the dynamic he 's dissecting
does , in fact
abstract
make an appealing couple -- he 's understated and sardonic
are ones in formulaic mainstream movies
to mr. reggio 's theory of this imagery as the movie 's set
as if it were an extended short , albeit one made by the smartest kids in class .
frothy
a worthwhile effort
should give `` scratch '' a second look
turns out to be
comic books
be as tiresome as 9 seconds of jesse helms ' anti- castro
as much fun
chooses to champion his ultimately losing cause
witherspoon puts to rest her valley-girl image , but it 's dench who really steals the show .
his ordeal
stand-up comic
skin-deep notions
to be engaging
all the charm of kevin kline and a story that puts old-fashioned values under the microscope
a young actress trying to find her way
lacks any real raw emotion , which is fatal for a film that relies on personal relationships
in my chair
all go wrong
of the last decade
's consistently funny , in an irresistible junior-high way , and consistently free of any gag that would force you to give it a millisecond of thought .
left of his passe ' chopsocky glory
as intended
been , pardon the pun ,
fully engaged
a gone-to-seed hotel
one more member of his little band , a professional screenwriter
of song-and-dance-man pasach ` ke burstein and his family
collateral damage offers formula payback and the big payoff ,
tom hanks '
of belly laughs -lrb- including a knockout of a closing line -rrb-
the opera
alternating between
a well-made pizza
kouyate elicits strong performances from his cast , and he delivers a powerful commentary on how governments lie , no matter who runs them
of wilde
gutsy and perfectly
the year 's best films
is as deep as a petri dish and as well-characterized as a telephone book but still
from disappointing
for one whose target demographic is likely still in the single digits
beer-soaked film
succeeds mainly on the shoulders of its actors
plays like a series of vignettes -- clips of a film that are still looking for a common through-line .
holofcener 's
two actors play
a hint of joy , preferring to focus on the humiliation of martin as he defecates in bed and urinates on the plants at his own birthday party
historical study
is supposed to be , but
in an animatronic bear
slow to any teen
yawner .
leaks treacle from every pore .
to school
if occasionally flawed ,
macaroni and cheese
repugnant
the film itself is small and shriveled
staggered from the theater and
huge amount
americans and
incredibly irritating comedy
artsy and often pointless
toward
at its cluelessness
about the only thing to give the movie points for is bravado -- to take an entirely stale concept and push it through the audience 's meat grinder one more time .
it 's a fairy tale that comes from a renowned indian film culture that allows americans to finally revel in its splendor .
, it would be rendered tedious by avary 's failure to construct a story with even a trace of dramatic interest .
to imagine any recent film , independent or otherwise , that makes as much of a mess as this one
of such vast proportions
for columbine
about same
seated
a tribute to the power of women to heal
some point
it pulls the rug out from under you , just when you 're ready to hate one character , or really sympathize with another character , something happens to send you off in different direction .
friday night diversion
endeavour
in the american sexual landscape
vibrant and
like ` praise the lord , he 's the god of second chances '
a brilliant gag at the expense of those who paid for it and those who pay to see it
destined to be measured against anthony asquith 's acclaimed 1952 screen adaptation
to squander on offal like this
but not a whit more .
between bursts of automatic gunfire
has more than a few moments that are insightful enough to be fondly remembered in the endlessly challenging maze of moviegoing
've seen the hippie-turned-yuppie plot before
work in concert
are really going to love the piano teacher
sometimes this ` blood ' seems as tired as its protagonist ...
a doofus
wilde into austen
give i
called a solid success ,
, sorvino glides gracefully from male persona to female without missing a beat .
much to teenagers
the film would have been more enjoyable had the balance shifted in favor of water-bound action over the land-based ` drama , ' but the emphasis on the latter leaves blue crush waterlogged
it be nice if all guys got a taste of what it 's like on the other side of the bra
edward
it 's the filmmakers ' post-camp comprehension of what made old-time b movies good-bad that makes eight legged freaks a perfectly entertaining summer diversion .
sing beautifully and
a catastrophic collision
is grossly contradictory in conveying its social message , if indeed there is one
barely clad bodies
script 's
with dead poets society and good will hunting
plea
hollywood has been trying to pass off as acceptable teen entertainment for some time now .
glorious , gaudy benefit
films like them
though it never rises to its full potential as a film , still offers a great deal of insight into the female condition and the timeless danger of emotions repressed .
on a group of extremely talented musicians
any storytelling flow
of critical jim two-dimensional and pointless
a sensitive , cultivated treatment of greene 's work as well as a remarkably faithful one .
me want to get made-up and go see this movie with my sisters
stunning , taxi driver-esque portrayal
movies you grew up with
the rare capability to soothe and break your heart with a single stroke
the parents -- and particularly the fateful fathers --
the one not-so-small problem with expecting
could have been much stronger
every blighter in this particular south london housing project digs into dysfunction like it 's a big , comforting jar of marmite , to be slathered on crackers and served as a feast of bleakness .
would have likely wound up a tnt original .
losing cause
rooting against ,
optic nerves
a mystery inside an enigma
than the circumstances of its making
does n't deserve the energy it takes to describe how bad it is
have many secrets
like mike is a slight and uninventive movie
margins
in the mud than a worthwhile glimpse of independent-community guiding lights
be -lrb- assayas ' -rrb- homage to the gallic ` tradition of quality ,
hurry
myer 's
has the sizzle of old news that has finally found the right vent -lrb- accurate ?
stiff and schmaltzy and clumsily
leave you cold
on this screenplay
of cinema
unconvincing dramatics
not always
infuse the rocky path to sibling reconciliation with flashes of warmth and gentle humor
the characters are so generic
both in depth and breadth --
its lack of logic and misuse of two fine actors , morgan freeman and ashley judd
270 years ago
as grand as the lord of the rings
the stars may be college kids , but the subject matter is as adult as you can get :
how well flatulence gags fit into your holiday concept
it desperately wants to be a wacky , screwball comedy , but
my enjoyment came at the expense of seeing justice served , even if it 's a dish that 's best served cold
vega
shooting
pulls
an overly sillified plot and
is rote work and predictable ,
the sea swings from one
find yourself remembering this refreshing visit to a sunshine state
about something
next generation episodes
off-putting romantic comedy .
hawley
it would take a complete moron to foul up a screen adaptation of oscar wilde 's classic satire .
let crocodile hunter steve irwin do what he does best , and
a cross-country road trip
made up for its rather slow beginning
picture-perfect life
powerfully
are textbook lives of quiet desperation
it is nevertheless compelling
his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
remains oddly detached .
see scratch for a lesson in scratching , but , most of all , see it for the passion
frat-boy humor
more cloyingly
outdoes its spectacle .
that it also makes her appear foolish and shallow rather than , as was more likely , a victim of mental illness
overnight
of music
did n't hate this one
provided his own broadside
are the difference between this and countless other flicks about guys and dolls
suggested the stills might make a nice coffee table book
are quite funny , but
that only a genius should touch
a different kind of love story - one that is dark , disturbing , painful to watch , yet compelling .
the film is an earnest try at beachcombing verismo , but
kate is n't very bright
where ararat went astray
laissez-passer has all the earmarks of french cinema at its best .
confuses its message with an ultimate desire to please , and contorting itself into an idea of expectation is the last thing any of these three actresses , nor their characters , deserve .
proves that it 's easier to change the sheets than to change hackneyed concepts when it comes to dreaming up romantic comedies
is fun , and host to some truly excellent sequences .
in a frenzy
given to children
alas
might be shocked to discover that seinfeld 's real life is boring .
a demonstration of the painstaking
a bizarre sort of romantic comedy
nicolas cage is n't the first actor to lead a group of talented friends astray , and this movie wo n't create a ruffle in what is already an erratic career .
into that noble , trembling incoherence that defines us all
's a very valuable film ...
prolonged extrusion
any viewer ,
taken it a step further , richer and deeper
, shapeless documentary
no particularly memorable effect
bullock 's memorable first interrogation
your favorite pet
mistress
's fairly lame ,
should get to know
this slight premise ... works because of the ideal casting of the masterful british actor ian holm as the aged napoleon
a taste for the quirky
beyond its limit to sustain a laugh
tapping into our reality tv obsession , and even tardier
god is great
few minutes
some worthwhile themes
, ash wednesday is suspenseful and ultimately unpredictable , with a sterling ensemble cast .
a seriocomic debut of extravagant
three minutes
to trivialize the material
of chicago-based rock group wilco
a straight guy has to dress up in drag --
terminally bland , painfully slow and
the ordeal
logical
flesh , buzz , blab and money
an autopilot hollywood concoction
this rush to profits
that old familiar feeling
when the guarded
to help -- or hurt
the giant screen and its hyper-realistic images
by a failure
dreary tale of middle-class angst
great combination act
comes together to create a very compelling , sensitive , intelligent and almost cohesive piece of film entertainment
for cryin '
attractive young leads
a breath of fresh air now and then
a no-surprise series of explosions and violence while banderas looks like he 's not trying to laugh at how bad
kids or
is made fresh by an intelligent screenplay and gripping performances in this low-budget , video-shot , debut indie effort
at its best moments
evokes the frustration , the awkwardness and the euphoria of growing up ,
visually striking and
a cinematic fluidity and sense of intelligence
all over this `` un-bear-able '' project
hard-edged
that regurgitates and waters down many
is that van wilder does little that is actually funny with the material
the raw film stock
a complete waste of time .
-lrb- barry -rrb- gives assassin a disquieting authority .
is the piece works
is somehow guessable from the first few minutes , maybe because it echoes the by now intolerable morbidity of so many recent movies
-lrb- siegel -rrb- and
hundred times
eat
an overall sense of brusqueness
to places in the world devastated by war , famine and poverty and documented the cruelty and suffering he has found with an devastating , eloquent clarity
voyeuristic potential
banality and hypocrisy
offensive , puerile and unimaginatively foul-mouthed
a soap opera
literary conceits
duration
angelina jolie 's surprising flair
the gamut
waydowntown may not be an important movie , or even a good one , but
a fascinating case study of flower-power liberation
, witty and beneath
at least one damn fine horror movie
could as easily have been called ` under siege 3
the slowest viewer
laughing at
clockstoppers is one of those crazy , mixed-up films that does n't know what it wants to be when it grows up .
way to tolerate this insipid , brutally clueless film
expend the full price for a date
i had a serious urge to grab the old lady at the end of my aisle 's walker and toss it at the screen in frustration
disney 's
of the plot and a powerfully evocative mood combining heated sexuality with a haunting sense of malaise
substantial
cotton candy
can be a knockout
like its parade of predecessors
as a portrait of the artist as an endlessly inquisitive old man , however , it 's invaluable
then knock yourself out and enjoy the big screen postcard that is a self-glorified martin lawrence lovefest .
dick stories
quirky and funny
has cheapened the artistry of making a film
flesh-and-blood humans
make this delicate coming-of-age tale a treat
addition
equal laughs
is n't going to jell
waited
funny , and even touching
descend upon utah each january
that just does n't work
spectacular performance - ahem
shows
low-budget
the tonal shifts are jolting , and though wen 's messages are profound and thoughtfully delivered , more thorough transitions would have made the film more cohesive
will have been discovered , indulged in and rejected as boring before i see this piece of crap again .
fellowship
weiss and speck
the big ending surprise almost saves the movie .
separation and societal betrayal
incredible the number of stories
to lampoon
this is the kind of subject matter that could so easily have been fumbled by a lesser filmmaker , but ayres makes the right choices at every turn .
ms. spears
... strips bible stores of the potential for sanctimoniousness , making them meaningful for both kids and church-wary adults .
, will you .
dialogue and
the right place , his plea for democracy and civic action laudable
kept returning to one anecdote for comparison : the cartoon in japan that gave people seizures .
from an episode of miami vice
fantasized about space travel
the charm and little
remarkable and
discomfort for character and viewer
ahem
the tonal shifts are jolting ,
del padre amaro
seven bucks
better video-game-based flicks ,
's actually pretty funny ,
when it seems most likely that broomfield 's interviewees , or even himself , will not be for much longer
come from fairly basic comedic constructs
harm
attention it nearly breaks its little neck trying to perform entertaining tricks
reedy consigliere
a strong first act
terrific computer graphics , inventive action sequences and
to strongly present some profound social commentary
on-camera
they 're struggling to create .
... visually striking and slickly staged
are plenty of scenes in frida that do work , but rarely do they involve the title character herself
had a time machine and could take a look at his kin 's reworked version
comedy goes
seem at times too many
a dazzling , remarkably unpretentious reminder of what -lrb- evans -rrb- had , lost , and got back
a stupid , derivative horror film
sip
drink
has a more colorful , more playful tone than his other films
cinema ,
benigni 's pinocchio is extremely straight and mind-numbingly stilted , its episodic pacing keeping the film from developing any storytelling flow .
appropriate
accents thick as mud
highlight reel
, miller eloquently captures the moment when a woman 's life , out of a deep-seated , emotional need , is about to turn onto a different path .
against the ongoing - and unprecedented - construction project going on over our heads
is distressingly rote
the interviews that follow ,
fluffy and disposible
`` o bruin
modestly made
his maudlin ending might not have gotten him into film school in the first place
concept doofus
homosexual
one of the best ensemble casts of the year
that hitchens ' obsession with kissinger is , at bottom , a sophisticated flower child 's desire to purge the world of the tooth and claw of human power
inspirational tidings
a fun , no-frills ride
that exists apart from all the movie 's political ramifications
arguably the best script that besson has written in years .
the kidnapper
inferior level
of lush , all-enveloping movie experience
pull an arrow out
laggard drama
glossy melodrama
diary
heard before
like the exalted
less-than-compelling documentary of a yiddish theater clan
a glorious spectacle like those d.w. griffith made in the early days of silent film
film buzz and whir
as its title
well-meaning and sincere
the peculiarly moral amorality
with the cheesiest monsters this side of a horror spoof , which they is n't , it is more likely to induce sleep than fright .
you 'll have an idea of the film 's creepy , scary effectiveness .
is too cute by half
the hours is one of those reputedly `` unfilmable '' novels that has bucked the odds to emerge as an exquisite motion picture in its own right .
started doing nothing but reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations , thinking urgently as the protagonists struggled , feeling at the mercy of its inventiveness , gasping at its visual delights
myriad signs ,
ridiculous bolero
choke
the komediant
vicious
an action hero with table manners
unfunny one
the movie 's charm
the sweetest thing ,
for holm 's performance
their perceptiveness about their own situations
` plain ' girl
to be more interesting than any of the character dramas , which never reach satisfying conclusions
being very inspiring or insightful
a gut-wrenching examination of the way cultural differences and emotional expectations collide
the merchant-ivory team continues to systematically destroy everything we hold dear about cinema , only now it 's begun to split up so that it can do even more damage .
cinematic touchstone
the movie is hardly a masterpiece , but it does mark ms. bullock 's best work in some time .
an unsettling sight
a first-class road movie
thriller 's
who might be lured in by julia roberts
a very pretty after-school special
arthouse
those relationships
in iq
a convolution of language that suggests it
feel realistic
an assembly line
unfairly
better at fingering problems than finding solutions
popcorn movie
such a bore
not anyone else
governmental odds
innovative backgrounds
setting off
it 's pleasant enough -- and oozing with attractive men
wanton
a story that tries to grab us , only to keep letting go at all the wrong moments
'll just have your head in your hands wondering why lee 's character did n't just go to a bank manager and save everyone the misery .
has the outdated swagger of a shameless ` 70s blaxploitation shuck-and-jive sitcom
an addictive guilty pleasure but the material
, and
in the film 's verbal pokes
end up simply admiring this bit or that , this performance or that .
squeeze a few laughs out
cadences
of the pool with an utterly incompetent conclusion
has been written about those years when the psychedelic '60s grooved over into the gay '70s
you see the movie
with nothing original in the way of slapstick sequences
tom shadyac 's
the lively intelligence
the outrageous , sickening , sidesplitting goods in steaming , visceral heaps
will go on so long as there are moviegoers anxious to see strange young guys doing strange guy things
works as pretty contagious fun .
ensemble
the bride 's
, it is impossible not to be awed by the power and grace of one of the greatest natural sportsmen of modern times .
the gifted korean american stand-up
, you 'll see del toro has brought unexpected gravity to blade ii .
feature cartoon
of the big summer movies
makes up for with its heart .
trivializes the movie with too many nervous gags and pratfalls .
scherfig 's light-hearted profile of emotional desperation
when the bullets start to fly
torn away from the compelling historical tale to a less-compelling soap opera
some deft ally mcbeal-style fantasy sequences
by the mechanics of the delivery
starts out so funny
, serves as a paper skeleton for some very good acting , dialogue , comedy , direction and especially charm .
perceptive , good-natured
, character and comedy bits
shapeless and
, score and choreography
the passion , creativity , and fearlessness of one of mexico 's most colorful and controversial artists
than a few shrieky special effects
on jerry springer
of elaborate and twisted characters
to sit through -- despite some first-rate performances by its lead
an alternate version ,
has its heart in the right place
one form or
the romantic urgency that 's at the center of the story
much better documentary
then becomes bring it on ,
a mishmash
will notice distinct parallels between this story and the 1971 musical `` bedknobs and broomsticks , '' which also dealt with british children rediscovering the power of fantasy during wartime
didactic
pointed personalities , courage , tragedy and
fans of so-bad-they 're -
the master of disguise is funny --
know this because i 've seen ` jackass : the movie
a complex psychological drama
, fairy-tale conclusion
's no surprise that as a director washington demands and receives excellent performances
big bloody chomps
is eventually
big chill
offers a great deal of insight into the female condition and the timeless danger of emotions repressed
enough
tear himself away from the characters
is also elevated by it -- the kind of movie that you enjoy more because you 're one of the lucky few who sought it out
your bathtub
by and large this is mr. kilmer 's movie , and
the feet
rigid and evasive in ways
his determination to lighten the heavy subject matter
have brought back the value and respect for the term epic cinema .
at times it 's simply baffling
eccentric , accident-prone characters
's as good as you remember
the classic tradition
the effects , boosted to the size of a downtown hotel ,
seemed wasted like deniro 's once promising career and the once grand long beach boardwalk
the shameless self-caricature
mood and tension
is without doubt an artist of uncompromising vision , but that vision is beginning to feel , if not morally bankrupt , at least terribly monotonous .
an impressionable kid could n't stand to hear
its understanding ,
of the delusional personality type
compensate for them by sheer force of charm
ferrera and ontiveros
on a theme
visually graceful
than the warfare
give performances of exceptional honesty
's flawed and brilliant in equal measure
grossest movie
the soulful gravity of crudup 's anchoring performance
silberling also
to call this one an eventual cult classic would be an understatement , and woe is the horror fan who opts to overlook this goofily endearing and well-lensed gorefest .
outshine the best some directors
a satisfying evening
throws away the goodwill the first half of his movie generates by orchestrating a finale that is impenetrable and dull
film representation
, overmanipulative hollywood practices
may be captivated , as i was , by its moods , and by its subtly transformed star , and still wonder why paul thomas anderson ever had the inclination to make the most sincere and artful movie in which adam sandler will probably ever appear
, while beautiful , feels labored , with a hint of the writing exercise about it .
via a banal script
come ,
for one
told well by a master
preceded
maybe it is formula filmmaking , but there 's nothing wrong with that if the film is well-crafted and this one is
sap
is ill-equipped to examine , the interior lives of the characters in his film , much less incorporate them into his narrative
deuces wild is an encyclopedia of cliches that shoplifts shamelessly from farewell-to-innocence movies like the wanderers and a bronx tale without cribbing any of their intelligence .
this is the first full scale wwii flick from hong kong 's john woo .
heartily
is a movie that starts out like heathers , then becomes bring it on , then becomes unwatchable .
personal tragedy
for being a subtitled french movie that is 170 minutes long
a gripping drama .
whenever the film 's lamer instincts are in the saddle
term an `` ambitious failure
goes to show that if you give a filmmaker an unlimited amount of phony blood , nothing good can happen
unlike many revenge fantasies , it ultimately delivers
sea '
in the worst elements of all of them
writer-director juan carlos fresnadillo makes a feature debut that is fully formed and remarkably assured .
an entertaining british hybrid of comedy , caper thrills and quirky romance .
of clarity and audacity
the events unfold
tackles its relatively serious subject with an open mind and considerable good cheer , and
dumb , narratively chaotic , visually sloppy ...
an eerily suspenseful , deeply absorbing piece that works as a treatise on spirituality as well as a solid sci-fi thriller
but none of the sheer lust
tracts
's the filmmakers ' post-camp comprehension of what made old-time b movies good-bad that makes eight legged freaks a perfectly entertaining summer diversion
understand the difference between dumb fun and just plain dumb
's funniest and most likeable movie in years .
believable and
weber
, intelligence and verve
by an actor in his mid-seventies , michel piccoli
clean fun
the grave '' framework
newcomers
guy gets girl , guy loses girl
it is n't merely offensive
from the incongruous
funny stuff
you swinging from the trees hooting it 's praises
of a perhaps surreal campaign
an insult to their death-defying efforts
seem twice as long
generate enough heat
wanker goths
murder by numbers '
of welcome to collinwood
is so huge
disease-of-the-week
seesawed back and forth between controlling interests
touts his drug as being 51 times stronger than coke
villainous , lecherous police chief scarpia
you see one
is a remarkable piece of filmmaking ... because you get it
point
shuck-and-jive
hypertime
skipped
not a lot of help from the screenplay -lrb- proficient , but singularly cursory -rrb-
crisp and purposeful without overdoing it
only because bullock and grant were made to share the silver screen .
get when sitting around a campfire around midnight , telling creepy stories to give each other the willies
a fake street drama
after all , it 'll probably be in video stores by christmas , and it might just be better suited to a night in the living room than a night at the movies .
the ability of images
remains aloft
in this case one man 's treasure could prove to be another man 's garbage
before he croaks
reminding audiences
an adoring , wide-smiling reception
as a well-made evocation
i pledge allegiance to cagney and lacey .
tend to exploit the familiar
deeply biased , and
the movie passes inspection
contemplates a heartland so overwhelmed by its lack of purpose that it seeks excitement in manufactured high drama .
the guru who helped
the wildly popular vin diesel
without the latter
the enduring strengths of women
its quirkiness
the land-based ` drama
too eager
nevertheless touches a few raw nerves
effort to share his impressions of life and loss and time and art with us
i-2-spoofing
spot the culprit early-on in this predictable thriller
eventually shoot themselves in the feet with cop flick cliches like an oily arms dealer , squad car pile-ups and the requisite screaming captain
spare dialogue
like one of -lrb- spears ' -rrb- music videos in content -- except that it goes on for at least 90 more minutes and , worse , that you have to pay if you want to see it
goes for sick and demented humor simply
the beast and
cast , but beautifully shot .
white culture , '
with strangers
's well worth spending some time with
this is an exercise not in biography but in hero worship .
become
call it , ` hungry-man portions of bad '
the master of disguise represents adam sandler 's latest attempt to dumb down the universe .
craig bartlett and director tuck tucker should be commended for illustrating the merits of fighting hard for something that really matters .
wiel
occasionally brilliant but mostly average
did n't laugh
captures that perverse element of the kafkaesque where identity , overnight , is robbed and replaced with a persecuted `` other
a fall
husband
previous films
reminiscent of 1992
way of what can be gleaned from this three-hour endurance test built around an hour 's worth of actual material
last week
propensity
proves surprisingly serviceable
ai n't - she-cute baggage into her lead role as a troubled and determined homicide cop to quite pull off the heavy stuff
of the story and the more contemporary , naturalistic tone
and unforgettable characters
frat
evolve
jaw-dropping
mixed emotions
i do n't know what she 's doing in here
one resurrection too many .
in all its aspects
point and purpose
hazy
chilling , and affecting study
in his entire script
it dull , lifeless , and irritating
to hate it
accentuating , rather than muting , the plot 's saccharine thrust
thousands
ever-growing
to describe it is as a cross between paul thomas anderson 's magnolia and david lynch 's mulholland dr.
lacking in substance ,
`` mib ii '' succeeds due to its rapid-fire delivery and enough inspired levity that it ca n't be dismissed as mindless .
shining performance offers us the sense that on some elemental level , lilia deeply wants to break free of her old life .
it wo n't harm anyone
the audience when i saw this one was chuckling at all the wrong times
balance pointed , often incisive satire and unabashed sweetness , with results that are sometimes bracing , sometimes baffling and quite often , and in unexpected ways , touching
urge
a work of outstanding originality
ca n't wait to see end
is n't always coherent
dating
of an ignored people
means sometimes
is competent
while tavernier is more concerned with the entire period of history
dramatic punch and depth
gets bogged down by hit-and-miss topical humour before getting to the truly good stuff
to dog-paddle in the mediocre end of the pool
treats ana 's journey
is , truly and thankfully , a one-of-a-kind work
a peculiar malaise that renders its tension
seems based on ugly ideas instead of ugly behavior , as happiness was
ridiculous and money-oriented
those of you who do n't believe in santa claus
by the man who wrote it but this cliff notes edition is a cheat
voyage
is concerned
action-adventure
dreary and overwrought
a sobering and powerful documentary about the most severe kind of personal loss :
the translation ...
a rich subject
rodan
faith and
at once a testament to the divine calling of education and a demonstration of the painstaking process of imparting knowledge .
a plethora of engaging diatribes
alternately
came to define a generation
to be swept away by the sheer beauty of his images
di napoli
metropolis never seems hopelessly juvenile .
completely predictable
's neither
that 's amusing enough while you watch it , offering fine acting moments and pungent insights into modern l.a. 's show-biz and media
coming-of-age saga
has a pedigree
beyond her abilities
of staring at a blank screen
has thankfully ditched the saccharine sentimentality of bicentennial man in favour of an altogether darker side
tsai ming-liang
is the stuff that disney movies are made of .
this worn-out , pandering palaver
comes the first lousy guy ritchie imitation
insultingly unbelievable
lurid and less than lucid work .
samuel beckett
rare and riveting
the story and the actors are served with a hack script .
have been right at home as a nifty plot line in steven soderbergh 's traffic fails to arrive at any satisfying destination
constructed to convey a sense of childhood imagination
clint eastwood 's blood work is a lot like a well-made pb & j sandwich : familiar , fairly uneventful and boasting no real surprises -- but still quite tasty and inviting all the same .
filmmaking ,
with a treasure chest of material
with giant plot holes
fondness for fancy split-screen , stuttering editing and pompous references to wittgenstein and kirkegaard
celebratory
house of games
for its overwhelming creepiness , for an eagerness
makes it any less entertaining
discovered , indulged in and rejected as boring before i see this piece of crap again
with unblinking candor
wish windtalkers had had more faith in the dramatic potential of this true story .
conformity
farts , urine ,
are its subject
grimy
of his spiritual survival
die hard on a boat
why this distinguished actor would stoop so low
spare dialogue and
damon runyon crooks
a great shame that such a talented director as chen kaige
are so familiar you might as well be watching a rerun
transporter
though it 's not very well shot or composed or edited , the score is too insistent and
ms. phoenix
does the movie or the character any good
the cultural moat
the center of the story
it could have been as a film
behind the music episode
overkill
-lrb- a -rrb- soulless , stupid sequel ...
at lengthy dialogue scenes
dishonesty
fictional
as the man who bilked unsuspecting moviegoers
contrived and exploitative for the art houses and too cynical , small and decadent for the malls
from the start -- and , refreshingly , stays that way
had a serious urge to grab the old lady at the end of my aisle 's walker and toss it at the screen in frustration
turn this fairly parochial melodrama into something really rather special .
nohe 's documentary about the event is sympathetic without being gullible : he is n't blind to the silliness , but also captures moments of spontaneous creativity and authentic co-operative interaction
is just too easy to be genuinely satisfying .
puts to rest her valley-girl image
a lake
a smart , funny look at an arcane area of popular culture
in this poor remake of such a well loved classic
a gem
a movie in which a guy dressed as a children 's party clown gets violently gang-raped
love , racial tension
hjelje
physical beauty
cascade over the screen effortlessly
one decent performance from the cast
very predictable
meets so many of the challenges it poses for itself that one can forgive the film its flaws
z-boys
whether it wants to be a black comedy , drama , melodrama or some combination of the three
that 's plaguing the human spirit in a relentlessly globalizing world
unfolding a coherent , believable story
watch huppert scheming , with her small , intelligent eyes
to show the gentle and humane side of middle eastern world politics
includes too much obvious padding .
buy is an accomplished actress , and this is a big , juicy role .
a deeper , more direct connection
daring and surprising
the production
... could have yielded such a flat , plodding picture
memories and emotions
an intense experience
imitation movie
most of the dialogue
miller digs into their very minds to find an unblinking , flawed humanity .
's secondary to american psycho but still has claws enough to get inside you and stay there for a couple of hours .
the laws of laughter
mechanical endeavor
watch with kids and
'll love this movie .
customarily
speaking to a highway patrolman
a showcase for both the scenic splendor of the mountains and for legendary actor michel serrault , the film is less successful on other levels .
that get him a few laughs but nothing else
craig lucas
seen such self-amused trash since freddy got fingered
like a child with an important message to tell ...
one that 's been told by countless filmmakers about italian - , chinese - , irish - , latin - ,
a muscle
the double-cross
from the show
plaguing
mild
evaporates like so much crypt mist in the brain
comedy film
are instantly recognizable ,
take away
in technique
croze to give herself over completely to the tormented persona of bibi
this film has an ` a ' list cast and some strong supporting players
never clearly defines his characters or gives us a reason to care about them
is a lot like a well-made pb & j sandwich : familiar , fairly uneventful and boasting no real surprises -- but still quite tasty and inviting all the same
to clarify his cinematic vision before his next creation and remember the lessons of the trickster spider
the awkwardly paced soap opera-ish story
stop the music
goofy and
be swept up in invincible and
almost everyone growing up believes their family must look like `` the addams family '' to everyone looking in ...
skies
translation : ` we do n't need to try very hard .
into the mainstream of filmmaking with an assurance worthy of international acclaim
's a film that 's destined to win a wide summer audience through word-of-mouth reviews and , not far down the line , to find a place among the studio 's animated classics .
there are rich veins of funny stuff in this movie
the ` qatsi ' trilogy , directed by godfrey reggio
-- and sometimes plain wacky implausibility --
kouyate elicits strong performances from his cast ,
a fairly disposable yet still entertaining b
draw out
intelligent flick
get you
the utter cuteness of stuart and margolo
combines psychological drama , sociological reflection , and high-octane thriller
kerrigan
who sees the film
sitting through this sloppy , made-for-movie comedy special
than we were soldiers to be remembered by
spans time
a lump of run-of-the-mill profanity sprinkled with a few remarks so geared toward engendering audience sympathy that you might think he was running for office -- or trying to win over a probation officer
an odd show ,
doubt the filmmakers ' motives
cool ' actors
relationships minus traditional gender roles
in favor of water-bound action
back-stabbing
effects
nair and writer laura cahill dare to build a movie around some flawed but rather unexceptional women , emerging with a fine character study that 's short on plot but rich in the tiny revelations of real life .
period-perfect
have to salute writer-director haneke -lrb- he adapted elfriede jelinek 's novel -rrb- for making a film that is n't nearly as graphic but much more powerful , brutally shocking and difficult to watch
pack your knitting needles .
, organic way
feel my eyelids ... getting ...
is one film that 's truly deserving of its oscar nomination
real transformation
feels like the work of someone who may indeed have finally aged past his prime ... and , perhaps more than he realizes ,
of stunt
is such a blip on the year 's radar screen
pokemon ''
the tale commands attention .
deserved better than a hollow tribute
hampered -- no , paralyzed -- by a self-indulgent script ...
pro-wildlife sentiments
will be occupied for 72 minutes .
ca n't rescue brown sugar from the curse of blandness
be madcap farce
alias
all
105 minutes seem twice as long
no time to think about them anyway
exaggerated and
lies somewhere in the story of matthew shepard
compressed characterisations and for its profound humanity
societal
ca n't wait to see end .
the theatre roger might be intolerable company
to see it then
this ` blood '
old-world charm
an uplifting , near-masterpiece
so fundamentally on every conventional level
, it 's a film that affirms the nourishing aspects of love and companionship .
to re-create the excitement of such '50s flicks as jules verne 's ' 20,000 leagues under the sea ' and the george pal version of h.g. wells ' ` the time machine
vast holocaust literature
a good time
movie work
, this loose collection of largely improvised numbers would probably have worked better as a one-hour tv documentary .
by testud
make the stones weep
of satin rouge
sometimes confusing
very small children who will be delighted simply to spend more time with familiar cartoon characters
cast , but beautifully
effecting moments
scorsese
courageous
the journey to the secret 's eventual discovery
they cast
get popcorn
lint
combine the paranoid claustrophobia of a submarine movie with the unsettling spookiness of the supernatural -- why did n't hollywood think of this sooner ?
pocket monster movie franchise
to create
bit as much
a brilliant movie
lacks visual flair
all the alacrity of their hollywood counterparts
unencouraging
abbott
frayed
suffered through the horrible pains of a death by cancer
kurys ' direction
help chicago make the transition from stage to screen with considerable appeal intact
it unequivocally deserves
mumbles
is the screenplay
noir
drive right by it
stagy set pieces stacked with binary oppositions
just one word for you - -- decasia
expect these days
that actually has something interesting to say
quirky road movie
plays up
hollywood counterparts
hit you from the first scene
find the singles ward occasionally bewildering
pinned to its huckster lapel while a yellow streak a mile wide decorates its back
welfare centers
you 're a crocodile hunter fan
the most enchanting film of the year
feels like a ruse , a tactic to cover up the fact that the picture is constructed around a core of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas .
is in his element here
oddly honest
the nadir of the thriller\/horror
you 're looking for a smart , nuanced look at de sade and what might have happened at picpus
require many sessions
is less about a superficial midlife crisis than it is about the need to stay in touch with your own skin , at 18 or 80
-lrb- a -rrb- rare movie that makes us re-assess the basis for our lives and evaluate what is truly ours in a world of meaningless activity .
may surprise you .
on and off the screen
doodled
stroked , luridly coloured , uni-dimensional nonsense machine that strokes the eyeballs while it evaporates like so much crypt mist in the brain .
the work of an artist tormented by his heritage , using his storytelling ability to honor the many faceless victims .
peculiar and always entertaining
it is different from others in its genre in that it is does not rely on dumb gags , anatomical humor , or character cliches ; it primarily relies on character to tell its story .
turn it into a movie
scream low budget
hit as hard as some of the better drug-related pictures
in director randall wallace 's flag-waving war flick with a core of decency
lacks the detail of the book
from poor stephen rea
is to be viewed and treasured for its extraordinary intelligence and originality as well as its lyrical variations on the game of love .
that leaves vague impressions and a nasty aftertaste but little clear memory of its operational mechanics
sandra bullock 's best dramatic performance to date -lrb- is -rrb- almost enough to lift -lrb- this -rrb- thrill-kill cat-and-mouser ... above its paint-by-numbers plot .
is f \*\*\* ed
omitted
improperly hammy performance
a distinct rarity , and
i like all four of the lead actors a lot and they manage to squeeze a few laughs out of the material , but
the dahmer heyday
pleasing verisimilitude
glitter
you were n't invited to the party
, and their personalities undergo radical changes when it suits the script
writing exercise
not life-affirming
she 's a pretty woman
, even nutty
come away with a greater knowledge of the facts of cuban music
motivated more by a desire to match mortarboards with dead poets society and good will hunting than by its own story
much panache , but with material this rich it does n't need it
a furiously funny pace
at least during their '70s heyday
it 's got some pretentious eye-rolling moments and
savagely hilarious
the film 's sense of imagery gives it a terrible strength , but
may not hit as hard as some of the better drug-related pictures
too much on its plate
has created a wry , winning , if languidly paced , meditation on the meaning and value of family .
a piece of mildly entertaining , inoffensive fluff that drifts aimlessly for 90 minutes before lodging in the cracks of that ever-growing category :
very stylish and beautifully photographed ,
inventive screenplay
its curmudgeon does n't quite make the cut of being placed on any list of favorites .
her exploration
psychedelic
shake and
totally american
's unafraid to throw elbows when necessary
by a charm that 's conspicuously missing from the girls ' big-screen blowout
the lazy material
daytime-drama sort
of the inuit people
it would be in another film
diverse and
he seems embarrassed to be part of
of the next pretty good thing
told film .
spliced together
however stale the material , lawrence 's delivery remains perfect ;
in a film that is only mildly diverting
, talented , charismatic and tragically
want both
columbine
a gripping thriller
an emotional level , funnier ,
finds warmth in the coldest environment and
it may not be particularly innovative , but
of the wise , wizened visitor from a faraway planet
's a brilliant , honest performance by nicholson
, surprising romance
he hears in his soul
feeling any of it
water mark
as a bonus feature
the city
me without you
be delighted with the fast , funny , and even touching story
so badly of hard-sell image-mongering
catch
sonny miller
is derived from a lobotomy , having had all its vital essence scooped out and discarded .
no amount of nostalgia for carvey 's glory days can disguise the fact that the new film is a lame kiddie flick and that carvey 's considerable talents are wasted in it .
all the longing , anguish and ache , the confusing sexual messages and the wish
a poem to the enduring strengths of women
the list of movies starring ice-t in a major role
in visual fertility
the most triumphant performances
what 's infuriating about full frontal
virulently unpleasant excuse
a surprisingly ` solid ' achievement
all the intrigue , betrayal , deceit and murder
they can work the words `` radical '' or `` suck '' into a sentence
even the corniest and most hackneyed
the bottom line , at least in my opinion , is imposter makes a better short story than it does a film .
the escort service
badness
extremely silly piece
in the very top rank of french filmmakers
criminal conspiracies
barney
fifteen-year-old
think they
lots of effort and intelligence are on display but in execution it is all awkward , static , and lifeless rumblings
without feeling like you 've completely lowered your entertainment standards
it 's like rocky and bullwinkle on speed
is n't worth sitting through
, and affecting
the movie 's
stomach-turning violence
crossover
if they were coming back from stock character camp
is sadly
well-acted , but one-note
have the nerve to speak up
wonderful on the big screen
tried-and-true shenanigans
broke
belgium 's national treasure
find it fascinating
- the fanboy
comic treatment
of its premise
conflicted complexity
delicious pulpiness
were harmed during the making of this movie
for weaver and lapaglia
the slam-bang superheroics are kinetic enough to engross even the most antsy youngsters .
the dialogue is cumbersome , the simpering soundtrack and editing more so .
drag queen ,
with a searing lead performance
irredeemably awful
torments and angst
the same old thing
about mary co-writer ed decter
no character ,
more dutiful than enchanting ... terribly episodic and lacking the spark of imagination that might have made it an exhilarating
it 's a familiar story , but one that is presented with great sympathy and intelligence .
by the time you reach the finale
holofcener 's film offers just enough insight to keep it from being simpleminded , and the ensemble cast is engaging enough to keep you from shifting in your chair too often
too much exploitation and too little art
is it a comedy
even slightly wised-up kids
alleged psychological thriller
8-10
seeks to rely on an ambiguous presentation
left on earth
minutes
w british comedy , circa 1960 ,
could easily be dealing with right now in your lives
talent agents
now here 's a sadistic bike flick that would have made vittorio de sica proud .
resistance and artistic transcendence
novel the vampire chronicles
any scenes
charm , cultivation and devotion to his people
magi
dadaist
her talent is supposed to be growing
, should have been a lot nastier
too clever for its own good
the showdown sure beats a bad day of golf
a 95-minute commercial
hot-blooded
like a rather unbelievable love interest and a meandering ending
it set out to lampoon , anyway .
that 's unafraid to throw elbows when necessary
a strong and confident work which works so well for the first 89 minutes , but ends so horrendously confusing
delicate subject matter
with the waldo salt screenwriting award
amiable and committed
a fan of the phrase ` life affirming ' because it usually means ` schmaltzy
among the many pleasures
the problems
should not
human nature , in short , is n't nearly as funny as it thinks it is
has much to recommend it ,
at civil disobedience , anti-war movements and the power of strong voices
this overlong infomercial , due out on video before month 's end , is tepid and tedious .
to generate any interest in an unsympathetic hero caught up in an intricate plot that while cleverly worked out , can not overcome blah characters
let the subtitles fool you
it winds up moving in many directions as it searches -lrb- vainly , i think -rrb- for something fresh to say .
ability to take what is essentially a contained family conflict and put it into a much larger historical context
a high concept vehicle
particularly memorable
the filmmakers know how to please the eye , but
english cinematographer giles nuttgens
sat
the porky 's revenge :
candy-coat with pat storylines , precious circumstances and beautiful stars
does not really make the case the kissinger should be tried as a war criminal .
upping the ante
interview '' loses its overall sense of mystery and becomes a tv episode rather than a documentary that you actually buy into .
has little
a main character who sometimes defies sympathy
`` feardotcom '' has the makings of an interesting meditation on the ethereal nature of the internet and the otherworldly energies it could channel , but it simply becomes a routine shocker
young girl
a shabby script
soothe and break your heart with a single stroke
water-camera operating team
beautiful , cold , oddly colorful and just plain otherworldly , a freaky bit of art that 's there to scare while we delight in the images
bonanza
their characters do in the film
of hard-bitten , cynical journalists
-lrb- the dog from snatch -rrb-
already mentioned
lends -lrb- it -rrb-
each scene drags , underscoring the obvious ,
the frank humanity of
's a powerful though flawed movie , guaranteed to put a lump in your throat while reaffirming washington as possibly the best actor working in movies today
its momentum
defecates in bed
feels like the logical , unforced continuation of the careers of a pair of spy kids
a full-blooded film
especially clever
to cover up the fact that the picture is constructed around a core of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas
a sheer unbridled delight in the way
by a legacy of abuse
leave
dry humor and jarring shocks
, the -lrb- opening -rrb- dance guarantees karmen 's enthronement among the cinema 's memorable women .
sustains a higher plateau with bullock 's memorable first interrogation of gosling
fans of british cinema ,
for self-esteem
a confident , richly acted , emotionally devastating piece of work and 2002 's first great film
not to be especially grateful for freedom after a film like this
its $ 50-million us budget
decency
shootout
shapeless documentary
action sequences and
bright , inventive
an ironically killer soundtrack
it means sometimes to be inside looking out , and at other times outside looking in
that takes itself all too seriously
pretended
an eloquent , deeply felt meditation
madness , not the man
not only fails on its own , but makes you second-guess your affection for the original
as the boss who ultimately expresses empathy for bartleby 's pain
interpretations
this version does justice both to stevenson and to the sci-fi genre .
be all too familiar
unimaginable demons
the movie stirs us as well .
david letterman and the onion have proven
the intended , er , spirit of the piece
this particular south london housing project
much has been written about those years when the psychedelic '60s grooved over into the gay '70s ,
midnight run
disassociation
stand up
well-meant but
abandon spends 90 minutes trying figure out whether or not some cocky pseudo-intellectual kid has intentionally left college or was killed .
the peculiar american style
gets the details right , from its promenade of barely clad bodies in myrtle beach , s.c. , to the adrenaline jolt of a sudden lunch rush at the diner
less about a superficial midlife crisis
induces a kind of abstract guilt , as if you were paying dues for good books unread , fine music never heard .
the hearst mystique
, the weight of water comes off as a two-way time-switching myopic mystery that stalls in its lackluster gear of emotional blandness .
cutesy romance , dark satire and
as unusually and
, longley 's film lacks balance ... and fails to put the struggle into meaningful historical context .
a less-than-thrilling thriller .
picture since 3000 miles to graceland .
has good things to offer
of metaphorical readings
paying less attention
that effort
clever but not especially compelling
more trifle than triumph
, scotland , pa would be forgettable if it were n't such a clever adaptation of the bard 's tragic play .
what a reckless squandering
says a lot about a filmmaker when he can be wacky without clobbering the audience over the head and still maintain a sense of urgency and suspense
's a drawling , slobbering , lovable run-on sentence of a film , a southern gothic with the emotional arc of its raw blues soundtrack .
papin sister
occasionally verges on camp
flashbulbs , blaring brass and back-stabbing babes
nail the spirit-crushing ennui of denuded urban living without giving in to it
the pianist is for roman polanski
unlimited amount
the variety
, retro uplifter .
the ya-ya 's have many secrets and one is -
schaefer 's ... determination to inject farcical raunch ...
the allegory with remarkable skill
a dvd rental
flat drama
offer any insightful discourse on , well , love in the time of money
of the dramatic substance that would shake us in our boots -lrb- or cinema seats -rrb-
free to go get popcorn whenever he 's not onscreen
it 's too bad that the rest is n't more compelling .
insightful
hobnail boots over natalie babbitt 's gentle , endearing 1975 children 's novel
seems as deflated as he does
at theaters
it 's good enough for our girls
the rhetoric
the irony
to help us
might want to leave your date behind for this one
enough laughs to sustain interest to the end
a true star
with molina
one 's mind
humorous
a living-room war of the worlds
are the film 's sopranos gags incredibly dated and unfunny
, nor are the uneven performances by the cast members , who seem bound and determined to duplicate bela lugosi 's now-cliched vampire accent .
fascinating but flawed look
through its flaws
how they make their choices ,
both garcia and jagger turn in perfectly executed and wonderfully sympathetic characters , who are alternately touching and funny .
in the end , the movie bogs down in insignificance , saying nothing about kennedy 's assassination and revealing nothing about the pathology it pretends to investigate .
a tart little lemon drop
two-dimensional
watching harris ham it up while physically and emotionally disintegrating over the course of the movie has a certain poignancy in light of his recent death ,
, accessible to a chosen few , standoffish to everyone else , and smugly suggests a superior moral tone is more important than filmmaking skill
an inexplicable nightmare , right down to the population
moves in such odd plot directions and descends into such message-mongering moralism that its good qualities are obscured .
things so nice
same mistake
of gangster no. 1 drips
the comic touch
entertainment opportunism
brims with passion
its unforced comedy-drama and its relaxed , natural-seeming actors
are flat
a touch of john woo bullet ballet
capture the magic of the original
so slick
the original was n't a good movie
and director shawn levy
talking-animal thing
for its participants
have been perfect for an old `` twilight zone '' episode
sleaziness
quickly forgettable
love -- very much
actually amusing
of the film 's past
has crafted a deceptively casual ode to children and managed to convey a tiny sense of hope
truly informed by the wireless
it briefly flirts with player masochism
aimless for much of its running time , until late in the film when a tidal wave of plot arrives , leaving questions in its wake
robert deniro in showtime
make mel brooks ' borscht belt schtick look sophisticated
out of character and logically porous action set
in front of the camera
thought in his head
on the values of knowledge , education , and the
how not
'll be too busy cursing the film 's strategically placed white sheets
giving us
enough negatives
's a bizarre curiosity memorable mainly for the way it fritters away its potentially interesting subject matter via a banal script , unimpressive acting and indifferent direction .
o fantasma
it does n't offer audiences any way of gripping what its point is , or even its attitude toward its subject .
does a convincing impersonation here of a director enjoying himself immensely
that one viewing ca n't possibly be enough
humor about itself , a playful spirit and a game cast
, it delivers the same message as jiri menzel 's closely watched trains and danis tanovic 's no man 's land .
highest bidder
ana 's journey is not a stereotypical one of self-discovery , as she 's already comfortable enough in her own skin to be proud of her rubenesque physique ...
as a documentary and more as a found relic
know a movie must have a story and a script ?
's coherent
into the `` a '' range , as is
that ultimately dulls the human tragedy at the story 's core
, evelyn comes from the heart .
so-so animation and an exciting , clever story with a batch of appealing characters
the picture runs a mere 84 minutes ,
characters
is still charming here
another key contribution
begins with promise , but runs aground after being snared in its own tangled plot
the sequel
brainless , but
a potentially good comic premise and excellent cast are terribly wasted .
a lynch-like vision
gory slash-fest
of an 8th grade boy delving
best-sustained
of an after-school special
what is missing from it all is a moral .
fleeting brew
watchable up until the point where the situations and the dialogue spin hopelessly out of control -- that is to say , when carol kane appears on the screen .
doofus
own good
right movie
puts old-fashioned values under the microscope
it sounds like a cruel deception carried out by men of marginal intelligence , with reactionary ideas about women and a total lack of empathy .
their \*\*\*
lesson
smith
between the two brothers
energy and passion
never flagging
an abstract frank tashlin comedy
'll get the enjoyable basic minimum .
lathan and diggs
at , but its not very informative about its titular character and no more challenging than your average television biopic
asks what truth can be discerned from non-firsthand experience , and specifically questions cinema 's capability for recording truth .
is really closer to porn than a serious critique of what 's wrong with this increasingly pervasive aspect of gay culture .
slick and
being exciting
low-budget , video-shot , debut indie effort
any conflict
poor hermocrates and
own athleticism
suffers from a lack of clarity and audacity that a subject as monstrous and pathetic as dahmer demands .
the region 's
pitch-perfect acting
such patronising reverence
area
frazzled wackiness and
who proves that elegance is more than tattoo deep
his character awakens to the notion that to be human is eventually to have to choose
any redeeming value whatsoever
that are this crude , this fast-paced and this insane
a superior moral tone
manically
would be a total washout .
this equally derisive clunker
of food movies
moderately successful
writer\/director anderson
no point
in the hip-hop indie snipes
insightfully human
antwone fisher based on the book by antwone fisher
`` shrek '' or `` monsters , inc. ''
quite tasty and
had worked a little harder to conceal its contrivances
sometimes funnier than being about something
childhood innocence
misguided
zealanders
decide whether to admire these people 's dedication to their cause or be repelled by their dogmatism , manipulativeness and narrow , fearful view of american life
their resemblance
having a hard time believing people were paid to make it
despite the film 's shortcomings , the stories are quietly moving .
sit still for a sociology lesson
makin '
is explosive
acclaimed 1952 screen adaptation
a female friendship set against a few dynamic decades
, deftly setting off uproarious humor with an underlying seriousness that sneaks up on the viewer , providing an experience that is richer than anticipated .
right frame
go back and
culled from a minimalist funeral
an achievement
there are times when the film 's reach exceeds its grasp
going to be a trip
lacks the spirit of the previous two , and makes all those jokes about hos and
inevitable and
the front ranks
` enigma ' is the kind of engaging historical drama that hollywood appears to have given up on in favor of sentimental war movies in the vein of ` we were soldiers . '
is n't afraid to provoke introspection in both its characters and its audience
educational , but at other times as bland as a block of snow .
from stock character camp
so tedious it makes the silly spy vs. spy film the sum of all fears , starring ben affleck , seem downright hitchcockian
perverse element
accompanying it
the results are tired
fascinating -- and timely --
a maker
view one of shakespeare 's better known tragedies as a dark comedy
's not the least bit romantic and only mildly funny
want a movie time trip
a way that 's too loud , too goofy and too short of an attention span
detailing how one international city welcomed tens of thousands of german jewish refugees while the world 's democracie
's family
mostly undeterminable
dafoe
recent vintage
stretched to barely feature length ,
teen-oriented variation on a theme that the playwright craig lucas explored with infinitely more grace and eloquence in his prelude to a kiss
ignore the reputation ,
your response to its new sequel ,
quiet power
jump in my chair
worked wonders with the material
make ` cherish ' a very good -lrb- but not great -rrb- movie .
a remarkably alluring film set in the constrictive eisenhower era about one suburban woman 's yearning in the face of a loss that shatters her cheery and tranquil suburban life .
gloriously straight from the vagina .
a crass and insulting homage
kinda wrong in places
goes wrong thanks to culture shock and a refusal to empathize with others
watch them on the animal planet
are kinetic enough to engross even the most antsy youngsters
terrible strength
day parade balloon
bailly manages to deliver
for one splendidly cast pair
the atmosphere
judgment and
indigenous
proves that not only blockbusters pollute the summer movie pool
joyous films that leaps over national boundaries and celebrates universal human nature .
enduring
low brow
fits the bill
strangely liberating
it 's not particularly well made , but
by bryan adams , the world 's most generic rock star
delivers roughly equal amounts of beautiful movement and inside information .
pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy
to catherine breillat 's fat girl
immediate inclination to provide a fourth book
, the director uses the last act to reel in the audience since its poignancy hooks us completely .
are tantamount to insulting the intelligence of anyone who has n't been living under a rock -lrb- since sept. 11 -rrb-
heartfelt
, inc.
the slippery slope
glorious
comes not from any cinematic razzle-dazzle but from its recovery of an historical episode that , in the simple telling , proves simultaneously harrowing and uplifting .
if horses could fly
lizard 's
in its dry and forceful way , it delivers the same message as jiri menzel 's closely watched trains and danis tanovic 's no man 's land .
is so de palma
a feature-length film
hit all of its marks
niro 's
lacks in eye-popping visuals
most unpleasant details
from gaza
goes after one truth -lrb- the ford administration 's complicity in tearing ` orphans ' from their mothers -rrb- and stumbles upon others even more compelling .
the genre and another first-rate performance
stylish surprises
putrid writing , direction and timing
overall feelings , broader ideas , and
got into the editing room and tried to improve things by making the movie go faster
be dubbed hedonistic
brazen enough to attempt to pass this stinker off as a scary movie
is also eminently forgettable
enthralling documentary
profanities
tres greek writer
psychological case study
comedy concert movie
doctorate
damned compelling
is at once playful and haunting , an in-depth portrait of an iconoclastic artist who was fundamentally unknowable even to his closest friends
though intrepid in exploring an attraction that crosses sexual identity , ozpetek falls short in showing us antonia 's true emotions ...
a physique to match
would only be to flatter it .
seems a bit on the skinny side
a pop-influenced prank whose charms are immediately apparent
it made me feel unclean ,
a great performance and a reminder of dickens ' grandeur
a well-acted movie that simply does n't gel .
full of life and small delights --
is as difficult for the audience
the burgeoning genre
austerity and
it 's impossible to even categorize this as a smutty guilty pleasure .
little new
in the relationship between sullivan and his son
some blondes ,
of quiet power
if you 're down for a silly hack-and-slash flick
bad behavior
105
looks good
its one-joke premise
this movie 's lack
a big kid
so horrendously confusing
keeps getting weirder
fascinating literary mystery story
you were paying dues for good books unread
give a taste of the burning man ethos , an appealing blend of counter-cultural idealism and hedonistic creativity
suspenseful horror movie
than an hour
the `` gadzooks
the storytelling may be ordinary , but the cast is one of those all-star reunions that fans of gosford park have come to assume is just another day of brit cinema .
zellweger 's whiny pouty-lipped poof
worth seeing at least once
prickly indie comedy
too fleeting
found the movie as divided against itself as the dysfunctional family it portrays
imax in short
berling
of the character dramas , which never reach satisfying conclusions
offers winning performances and some effecting moments
often hilarious minutes
stuffing
muscles
companion
stepped into the mainstream of filmmaking with an assurance worthy of international acclaim
powerful , naturally dramatic
will be an enjoyable choice for younger kids .
a humorous , all-too-human look at how hope can breed a certain kind of madness -- and strength
do n't let the subtitles fool you ; the movie only proves that hollywood no longer has a monopoly on mindless action
is a frat boy 's idea of a good time
john woo in this little-known story of native americans and their role in the second great war
any day of the week
makes a valiant attempt to tell a story about the vietnam war before the pathology set in
as if de palma spent an hour setting a fancy table and then served up kraft macaroni and cheese
a retail clerk wanting more out of life
the shameless self-caricature of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb- and
make it accessible for a non-narrative feature
sometimes charming , sometimes infuriating , this argentinean ` dramedy ' succeeds mainly on the shoulders of its actors .
the director is trying to dupe the viewer into taking it all as very important simply because the movie is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product
makes up for in effective if cheap moments of fright and dread .
family responsibility and care
zero-dimensional , unlikable characters
irksome , tiresome nature
takes an astonishingly condescending attitude toward women
of the word -- mindless , lifeless , meandering , loud , painful , obnoxious
restless
its stupidity
undisputed is nearly incoherent , an excuse to get to the closing bout ... by which time it 's impossible to care who wins .
even a trace
love and familial duties .
terry
movie audiences
winning actor
return to a sane regimen of eating , sleeping and stress-reducing contemplation
one forum
outnumber the hits by three-to-one
of a sweaty old guy in a rain coat shopping for cheap porn
of unbridled greed and materalism
seeing people
than last year 's kubrick-meets-spielberg exercise
an honest , sensitive story from a vietnamese point
from watching they
the artists
entirely persuasive
a fine job of updating white 's dry wit to a new age
potent
a well-acted movie that simply does n't
unexpectedly giddy viewing
fire-breathing
comfortable enough
an interesting look behind the scenes of chicago-based rock group wilco ...
games , wire fu , horror movies , mystery
to keep on looking
jived with sex
touchstone
gets over its own investment in conventional arrangements
her defiance
fairly harmless but ultimately lifeless
the project surrounding them
i 've yet to find an actual vietnam war combat movie actually produced by either the north or south vietnamese , but at least now we 've got something pretty damn close .
the look and
complete with receding hairline , weathered countenance and american breckin meyer 's ridiculously inappropriate valley boy voice
a compelling yarn , but not quite a
american professionals
's no lie
clocks in around 90 minutes
carlen 's
will also learn a good deal about the state of the music business in the 21st century
repellantly
frei -rrb-
esoteric musings and philosophy
howling more than cringing
what-if
romantic triangle
rage and sisterly obsession
turn on many people to opera , in general
all the outward elements of the original
its natural running time
the opposite of a truly magical movie
plays out here
could so easily have been fumbled by a lesser filmmaker
is oedekerk 's realization of his childhood dream to be in a martial-arts flick
only less
with notorious
a fascinating documentary about the long and eventful spiritual journey of the guru who helped launch the new age .
-- from its ripe recipe , inspiring ingredients , certified
kevin smith
60
difficult to sustain interest in his profession after the family tragedy
cool glass
of gere in his dancing shoes
have stayed there
whose riveting memories are rendered with such clarity that it 's as if it all happened only yesterday
political blair witch ,
in a bid to hold our attention
turned savvy ad man
a big deal
gets caught up in the rush of slapstick thoroughfare .
high-tech
the film to drag on for nearly three hours
smeared
i firmly believe that a good video game movie is going to show up soon .
theological matters
key
feel guilty about it
spirit , purpose and emotionally bruised characters who add up to more than body count
some outrageously creative action in the transporter
the tuxedo
demeanor
makes him the film 's moral compass
flat-out amusing , sometimes endearing and often fabulous , with a solid cast , noteworthy characters
an enjoyable feel-good family comedy
from every pore
heft to justify its two-hour running time
, but like the 1920 's
doubtful
got fingered
cursory
irreversible
no amount of burning , blasting , stabbing , and shooting
small-town pretension in the lone star state
spider-man is in the same category as x-men - occasionally brilliant but mostly average , showing signs of potential for the sequels , but not giving us much this time around .
foreman 's
instructs
careens from dark satire
artifice and purpose
shifty
insanity
so preachy-keen
avarice and damaged dreams
shows all the signs of rich detail condensed into a few evocative images and striking character traits .
surprisingly ` solid '
was amused and entertained by the unfolding of bielinsky 's cleverly constructed scenario , and greatly impressed by the skill of the actors involved in the enterprise
by the end of it all i sort of loved the people onscreen , even though i could not stand them .
shows how deeply felt emotions can draw people together across the walls that might otherwise separate them
it 's been done before but never so vividly or with so much passion .
could bond while watching a walk to remember
kibbitzes
the masquerade to work
fits into a classic genre
-lrb- other than its one good idea -rrb-
spin hopelessly out
do n't ask
protect your community from the dullest science fiction
sharp slivers and cutting impressions
zeal
onto a cross-country road trip of the homeric kind
the movie 's major and most devastating flaw is its reliance on formula , though , and it 's quite enough to lessen the overall impact the movie could have had .
's also undeniably exceedingly clever
creating adventure out of angst
i can tell you that there 's no other reason why anyone should bother remembering it .
if anyone still thinks this conflict can be resolved easily , or soon
to create the kind of art shots that fill gallery shows
australian actor\/director john polson and award-winning english cinematographer giles nuttgens
the consequences
the film 's intimate camera work
did n't mind all this contrived nonsense a bit
a confluence
do n't blame eddie murphy but should n't
as close
a kind of political blair witch , a monstrous murk that haunts us precisely because it can never be seen
, stop eric schaeffer before he makes another film .
its vulgar
all of that
for all its brilliant touches
horrifying historical event
can still give him work
harmon -rrb-
a film like ringu
more timely
tendency to slip into hokum
could have been in a more ambitious movie
too long , too cutesy
eye-boggling
the interior lives of the characters in his film
a consistent embracing humanity
to the phrase ` fatal script error
the sea 's
pointed little chiller
can just
the best and most exciting movies
, eisenstein delivers .
has rewards ,
the film is enriched by an imaginatively mixed cast of antic spirits , headed by christopher plummer as the subtlest and most complexly evil uncle ralph i 've ever seen in the many film and stage adaptations of the work .
the stronger
ratliff
it would have just gone more over-the-top instead of trying to have it both ways
changes that fit it
did the same at home
a heartfelt story
giggly little
peroxide
a summer of event movies than a spy thriller like the bourne identity
flamboyant
, did the screenwriters just do a cut-and-paste of every bad action-movie line in history ?
bar # 3
to form a string
of a better movie experience
this mild-mannered farce , directed by one of its writers , john c. walsh , is corny in a way that bespeaks an expiration date passed a long time ago .
any other arnie musclefest
all in all , brown sugar
occasionally loud and offensive , but more often
halle
con artist
collapses after 30 minutes into a slap-happy series
you do n't need to be a hip-hop fan to appreciate scratch , and that 's the mark of a documentary that works .
delinquent
mishandle the story 's promising premise of a physician who needs to heal himself
how bad this movie was
down the story 's more cerebral , and likable , plot elements
between this
pushed to one side
a serviceable euro-trash action extravaganza , with a decent sense of humor and plenty of things that go boom -- handguns , bmws and seaside chateaus .
doltish
dark and disturbing , yet compelling to watch .
the imax screen
an open mind and
backhanded ode
little cult item
a thin line between likably old-fashioned and fuddy-duddy
extends to his supple understanding of the role
dave
kangaroo jack
the film just might turn on many people to opera , in general
acquire
no film
pointless
takes them
effecting change
fake documentary
thanks to the actors ' perfect comic timing and sweet , genuine chemistry
is not the most impressive player
if you can keep your eyes open amid all the blood and gore
insurance company office
film director
rare pictures
as saccharine as
'' portions
a lot of its gags and observations
a no brainer
the bourne identity should n't be half as entertaining as it is ,
saw the film
sci-fi fans
's a wacky and inspired little film that works effortlessly at delivering genuine , acerbic laughs
be cutting-edge indie filmmaking
on the things that prevent people from reaching happiness
is surely one of the most frantic , virulent and foul-natured christmas season pics ever delivered by a hollywood studio
akin to comparing the evil dead with evil dead ii
that , in any language , the huge stuff in life can usually be traced back to the little things
motion
delights for adults as there are for children and dog lovers
worldly
the author 's devotees
gargantuan leaps of faith just
wallace directs with such patronising reverence , it turns the stomach .
does n't really
peppering the pages
the athleticism
reactive
coppola , along with his sister ,
just as rewarding
state
seem to match the power of their surroundings
plot relevance
the film is a blunt indictment , part of a perhaps surreal campaign to bring kissinger to trial for crimes against humanity .
maladjusted teens in a downward narcotized spiral
the children they so heartwarmingly motivate
does n't really know or care about the characters , and
are so stylized as to be drained of human emotion .
it inspires some -lrb- out-of-field -rrb- creative thought
got aids
energetic and always surprising
the thoroughly formulaic film
pass this stinker off as a scary movie
its clumsiness as its own most damning censure
its absurd , contrived , overblown , and entirely implausible finale
flies out
shenanigans and slapstick
making much of an impression
yet permits laughter
that will speak to the nonconformist in us all
dreadful day
a visually masterful work
brings to the role her pale , dark beauty and characteristic warmth
actress works
decasia is what has happened already to so many silent movies , newsreels and the like .
rejiggering
wilson and murphy show how funny they could have been in a more ambitious movie
hate to tear your eyes away from the images long enough to read the subtitles
the great blue globe
, family fundamentals is an earnest study in despair .
reign of fire never comes close to recovering from its demented premise , but it does sustain an enjoyable level of ridiculousness .
drawing flavorful performances from bland actors
a meatier deeper beginning and\/or
its mind
a crude teen-oriented variation on a theme that the playwright craig lucas explored with infinitely more grace and eloquence in his prelude to a kiss .
kilted
surprisingly uninvolving
tempted
sway ,
two-day
room noise
... the whole thing succeeded only in making me groggy .
exudes the fizz of a busby berkeley musical and the visceral excitement of a sports extravaganza
breathe out
entertaining enough and worth
an artless sytle
it all unfolds predictably , and the adventures that happen along the way seem repetitive and designed to fill time , providing no real sense of suspense
bisexual sweetheart
's so lackluster
believable that you feel what they feel
the engagingly primitive animated special effects
of being hal hartley to function as pastiche
respectable but uninspired
amoral
matters
refreshes the mind and spirit along with the body
contemporary music business
brisk 85-minute screwball thriller
headline-fresh
as ever
squeeze too many elements into the film
` 70s blaxploitation shuck-and-jive sitcom
could use a few good laughs .
convincing case that one woman 's broken heart outweighs all the loss we witness
dismally dull
a hitch
in all the annals of the movies
pressed to succumb
joy and
the plot is romantic comedy boilerplate from start to finish .
a few nice twists
by martin scorsese
in some evocative shades
versus intellect
treated to an impressive and highly entertaining celebration of its sounds
breezy movie
trots
such clarity
the film itself is ultimately quite unengaging .
delectable
impeccably filmed
an inauspicious
such a dungpile
japanese director shohei imamura 's latest film
rooting for the monsters in a horror movie
make the formula feel fresh
got just enough charm and appealing character quirks to forgive that still serious problem
the sulking , moody male hustler
done excellent work here
as you do n't try to look too deep into the story
little enthusiasm
some futile concoction that was developed hastily after oedekerk
absolutely , inescapably gorgeous , skyscraper-trapeze motion
` this is a story without surprises
underplays the long-suffering heroine with an unflappable '50s dignity somewhere between jane wyman and june cleaver
turn more crassly reductive
its charming quirks and its dull spots
're a struggling nobody
enthralling
can only encourage us to see samira makhmalbaf as a very distinctive sensibility , working to develop her own film language with conspicuous success
only there were one for this kind of movie .
shoots for -lrb- and misses -rrb-
such vast proportions
sytle
is out of his league
thoroughly vacuous people
the emperor 's club , ruthless in its own placid way
to the degree
somewhat flawed ,
the inevitable future sequels
about to burst across america 's winter movie screens
the legacy
it 's relentlessly folksy , a procession of stagy set pieces stacked with binary oppositions
the duke
engage children emotionally
indian - ,
skins
rainbow
a baffling mixed platter
vibrance and
usually genuinely worthwhile
rich in shadowy metaphor
neo-noir
a spectator and not a participant
television series
to intolerable levels
a movie that is dark
excess
fireballs and
... no charm , no laughs , no fun , no reason to watch .
her abilities
hooting
on a string of exotic locales
a hell of a lot
turturro
whet
in milking a played-out idea -- a straight guy has to dress up in drag -- that shockingly manages to be even worse than its title
more than you can say for plenty of movies that flow through the hollywood pipeline without a hitch
privileged moments and
's sure a lot smarter and more unnerving than the sequels
depressing but rewarding
a generous , inspiring film that unfolds with grace and humor and gradually
's pretty linear and only makeup-deep
ca n't help herself
the modern rut
undead
the trees hooting it 's praises
's well worth a rental .
a funny moment or two
is red dragon
it 's not a classic spy-action or buddy movie , but
dad 's
a lot like a well-made pb & j sandwich :
eating
slick and manufactured to claim street credibility
get you down
sports generation
is not a movie about an inhuman monster
reviewers
of the 1920
you 're going to alter the bard 's ending
any hefty anti-establishment message in what is essentially a whip-crack of a buddy movie that ends with a whimper
loving yet unforgivingly inconsistent depiction
jagger 's
it ultimately delivers
the four feathers is definitely horse feathers ,
cohesive
is weak
the myth
well-made entertainment
unlike most surf movies , blue crush thrillingly uses modern technology to take the viewer inside the wave .
the film 's images give a backbone to the company and provide an emotional edge to its ultimate demise .
make the most of its own ironic implications
a measure
mediocre screenplay
the whole of the proceedings beg the question ` why
had their hearts in the right place .
puts the kibosh on what is otherwise a sumptuous work of b-movie imagination .
good-for-you
employ their quirky and fearless ability to look american angst in the eye and end up laughing
better at
type
tweener '
a bad improvisation exercise , the superficially written characters ramble on tediously about their lives , loves and the art
wilco is a phenomenal band with such an engrossing story that will capture the minds and hearts of many .
i walked away not really know who `` they '' were , what `` they '' looked like .
awkwardly paced soap opera-ish story
about anyone
this rough trade punch-and-judy act did n't play well then and
adolescent anomie and heartbreak
required genuine acting from ms. spears
greater beause director
interludes
hard , cold effect
's inoffensive and actually rather sweet
psychic
against governmental odds
limited and
highly studied
hard-eyed gangster
allows us to chuckle through the angst
ask for more
so many titans
feels stitched together from stock situations and characters from other movies .
gentle , lapping rhythms
french coming-of-age genre
catches you up
discovering your destination in life
many people
a fairly slow paced ,
shorter than the first -lrb- as best i remember -rrb- , but still a very good time at the cinema
the first half-hour
we 've ever seen before , and yet completely familiar .
plainly dull
the closing scenes of the film , which seem to ask whether our civilization offers a cure for vincent 's complaint
keeps this pretty watchable , and
kapur 's contradictory feelings
has been grossly underestimated
serves as a workable primer for the region 's recent history ,
is almost entirely witless and inane ,
imagine any recent film , independent or otherwise , that makes as much of a mess as this one
their version
to please audiences who like movies that demand four hankies
defiance over social dictates
the world 's greatest teacher
of a problem
surprisingly entertaining
muddled ,
scenario that will give most parents pause
equals the original and in some ways even betters it
psychologically revealing .
luminous interviews and amazingly evocative film from three decades ago
an uneasy marriage of louis begley 's source novel -lrb- about schmidt -rrb-
lasting images
who has secrets buried at the heart of his story and knows how to take time revealing them
a lot to do with the casting of juliette binoche as sand , who brings to the role her pale , dark beauty and characteristic warmth
once or twice
has done excellent work here .
if you 've a taste for the quirky
willing to have fun with it
and marilyn freeman
characters so unsympathetic
a guiltless film
ensemble casts
conservative and
the gloss of convenience
tragic deaths
trying to make the outrage
at film
fun , splashy and entertainingly nasty
period pieces
balance
nolan 's penetrating undercurrent of cerebral and cinemantic flair lends -lrb- it -rrb- stimulating depth .
farts , boobs , unmentionables --
doubt an artist
feel anything much while watching this movie
whether you 're into rap or not , even if it may still leave you wanting more answers as the credits
a few remarks
by its subtly
black hawk down and we
it 's a lovely , eerie film that casts an odd , rapt spell .
take his smooth , shrewd , powerful act abroad
universal studios and its ancillary products
the border collie
signals director rick famuyiwa 's emergence as an articulate , grown-up voice in african-american cinema .
a bigger , fatter heart
in your stomach
in an off-kilter , dark , vaguely disturbing way .
does n't overcome the tumult of maudlin tragedy
more specimen
please not only the fanatical adherents on either side , but also people who know nothing about the subject and think they
uniformly good
are the hallmark of this bittersweet , uncommonly sincere movie that portrays the frank humanity of ... emotional recovery
not to feel nostalgia for movies you grew up with
has decided he will just screen the master of disguise 24\/7
matches about it
is historical filmmaking without the balm of right-thinking ideology , either liberal or conservative
so quickly
the middle of a war zone
strenuously unfunny showtime deserves the hook .
journalistically dubious , inept and often lethally dull
roger mitchell
you and
we get in feardotcom
a cautionary tale about the folly of superficiality that is itself
to be much more
this is a visually stunning rumination on love , memory , history and the war between art and commerce .
beauty and
to evoke a japan bustling atop an undercurrent of loneliness and isolation
those turbulent times
your slave
perhaps it 's cliche to call the film ` refreshing , '
hope can breed a certain kind of madness -- and strength
two badly interlocked stories drowned by all too clever complexity .
the message is that even the most unlikely can link together to conquer all kinds of obstacles , whether they be of nature , of man or of one another .
too dry and too placid
have been one of the more daring and surprising american movies of the year
's so fun about this silly , outrageous , ingenious thriller
tongues
does n't work
's about as convincing as any other arnie musclefest , but has a little too much resonance with real world events and ultimately comes off as insultingly simplistic .
one most
a loud , brash and mainly unfunny
crawls along at a snail 's pace
're not merely
telegraphed pathos , particularly
ransacks its archives for a quick-buck sequel
from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb
you 're an elvis person
cranky adults
what good the execution of a mentally challenged woman could possibly do
remove spider-man the movie
followed through
do n't make movies like they used to anymore
there is n't enough clever innuendo to fil
spader
if nothing else , `` rollerball '' 2002 may go down in cinema history as the only movie ever in which the rest of the cast was outshined by ll cool j.
constant smiles and
frustrating than a modem that disconnects every 10 seconds
what is
it provides a fresh view of an old type
what makes it worth the trip to the theatre
argento
expression
humility
gives his best screen performance with an oddly winning portrayal of one of life 's ultimate losers
there 's something unintentionally comic in the film 's drumbeat about authenticity , given the stale plot and pornographic way the film revels in swank apartments , clothes and parties .
pitted
earns extra points
do-over
flavor
the stars may be college kids
the thin veneer
about ` the lifestyle
make ` cherish ' a very good -lrb- but not great -rrb- movie
the inanities of the contemporary music business
engaging and unpredictable character pieces
sweaty old guy
of purpose and taste
unlikable
the who-wrote-shakespeare controversy
presiding
story and dialogue
of urban satire
into charleston rhythms
their first full flush of testosterone
his own infinite
its share of high points
strong and
uncompromising knowledge
the imax screen enhances the personal touch of manual animation .
visually flashy but narratively opaque and
aesthetic experience
of trying to have it both ways
-lrb- the characters ' -rrb- misery
lies with kissinger .
seems as though it was written for no one , but somehow
visceral , nasty journey
the tv movie-esque
never fails to entertain
's harmless
a ho-hum affair , always
under the direction of kevin reynolds
reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations , thinking urgently as the protagonists struggled , feeling at the mercy of its inventiveness , gasping at its visual delights
revived
's still unusually crafty and intelligent for hollywood horror .
sex-in-the-city misadventures
peter mattei 's love
this misty-eyed southern nostalgia piece , in treading the line between sappy and sanguine , winds up mired in tear-drenched quicksand .
the novel 's deeper intimate resonances
mad queens
most ardent fans
repellent
mysterious voice
emotions
culture shock and a refusal
relies on personal relationships
iota
more abundant supply in this woefully hackneyed movie , directed by scott kalvert , about street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches , gratuitous violence , or empty machismo
with plenty of entertainment value
the precious trappings
of three
quaid 's performance
millions of dollars
dislocation
in a western backwater
time and art
through the gloomy film noir veil
drown yourself in a lake afterwards
westbrook 's foundation and dalrymple 's film
stupid , infantile , redundant , sloppy ,
gun
at its worst , the movie is pretty diverting ; the pity is that it rarely achieves its best
the film affords us intriguing glimpses of the insights gleaned from a lifetime of spiritual inquiry , but ram dass : fierce grace does n't organize it with any particular insight
for a national conversation about guns , violence , and fear
worthwhile addition
benshan
one funny popcorn flick .
galled
will not go down in the annals of cinema as one of the great submarine stories
a fairly weak retooling
comes out on video
it 's a matter of finding entertainment in the experiences of zishe and the fiery presence of hanussen .
acolytes
if you want to see a train wreck that you ca n't look away from , then look no further , because here it is .
like mike is a slight and uninventive movie : like the exalted michael jordan referred to in the title , many can aspire but none can equal .
these people are really going to love the piano teacher .
cinema paradiso stands as one of the great films about movie love .
good kids and
showing them heartbreakingly drably
adroit but finally a trifle flat , mad love does n't galvanize its outrage the way , say , jane campion might have done , but at least it possesses some .
more than a stifling morality tale
a spine
, sylvie testud is icily brilliant .
so many flaws it would be easy for critics to shred it
vicente
everyone
because of that , his film crackles
with zoe clarke-williams 's lackluster thriller `` new best friend '' , who needs enemies
go very right ,
too much ai n't - she-cute baggage into her lead role as a troubled and determined homicide cop to quite pull off the heavy stuff
fetid
through his scenes
be distracted by the movie 's quick movements
grow
quite vapid
com
it does so without compromising that complexity .
on course
flick for that matter
this movie is to be cherished .
this first film
brooding and
infiltrated every corner of society -- and not always for the better
drag two-thirds
bring off this kind of whimsy
's a part of us that can not help be entertained by the sight of someone getting away with something
a movie that seems motivated more by a desire to match mortarboards with dead poets society and good will hunting than by its own story .
once you exit the theater
insight to keep it from being simpleminded
for those of an indulgent
understated performances of -lrb- jack nicholson 's -rrb- career .
at the back of your neck
painfully slow cliche-ridden film
whatever
though nijinsky 's words grow increasingly disturbed , the film maintains a beguiling serenity and poise that make it accessible for a non-narrative feature .
the ferocity of a frozen burrito
revealed
... its message is not rooted in that decade .
's fitfully funny
this sensitive , smart , savvy , compelling coming-of-age drama
writer-director neil burger
old and scary one
virtually everything wrong
fifty years after the fact , the world 's political situation seems little different , and -lrb- director phillip -rrb- noyce brings out the allegory with remarkable skill .
will nevertheless
set the plot in motion
the positive change in tone here seems to have recharged him .
staggeringly boring cinema
on grandstanding , emotional , rocky-like moments
as erratic as its central character .
true ` epic '
of the story
hideously twisted
visually sloppy
straining to get by on humor that is not even as daring as john ritter 's glory days on three 's company
only merchant paid more attention the story
-- and gross
wedding look
the french-produced
that perhaps had to escape from director mark romanek 's self-conscious scrutiny to happen
` tron ' anderson
rich historical subject
film buffs
that both thrills the eye and
audience
does `` lilo & stitch '' reach the emotion or timelessness of disney 's great past , or even that of more recent successes such as `` mulan '' or `` tarzan
the trip there is a great deal of fun .
it is ok for a movie to be something of a sitcom apparatus , if the lines work , the humor has point and the actors are humanly engaged .
as boring before i see this piece of crap again
a bizarre piece of work , with premise and dialogue at the level of kids ' television and plot threads
feels like a streetwise mclaughlin group ... and
an eerie spell
spade
fallible human beings , not
his start
smart and dark -
for the past
there is no solace here , no entertainment value , merely a fierce lesson in where filmmaking can take us .
an inept , tedious spoof
when we should be playing out
robert louis stevenson 's treasure island
is in nine queens
an old and scary one
a cipher , played by an actress who smiles and frowns
to wendigo
's no good answer to that one
its laid-back way
fare ,
it 's the type of film about growing up that we do n't see often enough these days : realistic , urgent , and
psychological drama , sociological reflection , and
main overall flaw
a large cast representing a broad cross-section
farts ,
works well enough , since the thrills pop up frequently
times when you wish that the movie had worked a little harder to conceal its contrivances
is surely what they 'd look like
into overworked elements
is like seeing a series of perfect black pearls clicking together to form a string
too deep or substantial .
appealing couple
to make their way through this tragedy
they presume their audience wo n't sit still for a sociology lesson , however entertainingly presented , so they trot out the conventional science-fiction elements of bug-eyed monsters and futuristic women in skimpy clothes .
impossible
's painful to watch witherspoon 's talents wasting away inside unnecessary films like legally blonde and sweet home abomination , i mean , alabama
morality , family , and social expectation
's most offensive
movie-of-the-week
could say about narc
its characterization of hitler
both are just actory concoctions , defined by childlike dimness and a handful of quirks
hypertime in reverse
like a rejected x-files episode than a credible account of a puzzling real-life happening .
surely it does n't have to be as a collection of keening and self-mutilating sideshow geeks
have to face in marriage
did they
knows how to pose madonna
surveyed high school students ... and
the level of marginal competence
all hollywood fantasies
be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication to a common goal , never
the waste of a good cast
fun family fare
to stay afloat in hollywood
a swirl
to sporting one of the worst titles in recent cinematic history
, chinese - , irish -
than a nice belgian waffle
several cliched movie structures : the road movie
drags out
even if you 're an elvis person , you wo n't find anything to get excited about on this dvd .
relationships
ends or just ca n't tear himself away from the characters
if you 're not fans of the adventues of steve and terri
of being a really bad imitation of the really bad blair witch project
record industry
are a few modest laughs
its audience giddy
watching the skies
it 's awfully entertaining to watch .
the art-house crowd
take on a striking new significance for anyone who sees the film
debut indie feature
the modest , crowd-pleasing goals it sets for itself
original short story
beauty and power
transported
uncomfortably close to pro-serb propaganda .
seems impossible that an epic four-hour indian musical about a cricket game could be this good
shatters you
everything in maid in manhattan is exceedingly pleasant , designed not to offend .
jack o '
endear itself
a nerve in many
persuades you ,
for very little
suggest possibilities which imbue the theme with added depth and resonance
dedication
a tenacious demonstration of death
elliptically loops back to where it began
got the brawn , but not the brains
a movie so bad that it quickly enters the pantheon of wreckage that includes battlefield earth and showgirls
of self-discovery
a heartening tale of small victories and
a few dynamic decades
death-defying efforts
to spare wildlife
who lacked any
each trailer park you drive past -- even if it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster
're coming !
with a lot of static set ups , not much camera movement , and most of the scenes
especially movie
parody and pulp melodrama
the catcher
that finally makes sex with strangers , which opens today in the new york metropolitan area , so distasteful
more often than it does n't
painterly and
the service of a limpid and conventional historical fiction
was ushered in by the full monty and is still straining to produce another smash
to remember that life 's ultimately a gamble and last orders are to be embraced
too cute by half
of the week blown up for the big screen
too erotic nor very thrilling
ordinary and obvious
masterpiece theatre ' type costumes
liberal on the political spectrum
beating the austin powers films at their own game
an entertaining documentary that freshly considers arguments the bard 's immortal plays
scratch
giant chuck jones
is n't really about anything
whole stretches of the film
the same way goodall did , with a serious minded patience , respect and affection
sade
harry potter
this u-boat does n't have a captain .
is rich in emotional texture
, while it may not rival the filmmaker 's period pieces , is still very much worth seeing
this charmer has a spirit that can not be denied
disney pic
unexpected flashes of dark comedy
animated sequences
wants to cause his audience an epiphany
adrenaline boost
better drama
the character dramas , which never reach satisfying conclusions
spacey 's
the small , human moments
affable but undernourished romantic comedy
abagnale 's
ever ,
harps
the world 's political situation seems little different ,
, schaeffer 's film never settles into the light-footed enchantment the material needs , and the characters ' quirks and foibles never jell into charm .
a small but rewarding comedy that takes aim at contemporary southern adolescence and never lets up
charlize chases kevin with a gun
zaza
, personal velocity seems to be idling in neutral
rarely seem sure of where it should go
a cutesy romantic tale with a twist
the director had released the outtakes theatrically and used the film as a bonus feature on the dvd
entertaining mix
crammed with incident , and bristles with passion and energy
each scene immediately succumbs to gravity and plummets to earth .
, if languidly paced ,
, it 's still not a good movie
are to her characters
surprised at the variety of tones in spielberg 's work
's always
are dampened by a lackluster script and substandard performances .
of heart or conservative of spirit
the hell was coming next
that does not move
nuanced performance
smutty guilty
of the book 's irreverent energy , and scotches most
only of one man 's quest to be president , but of how that man single-handedly turned a plane full of hard-bitten , cynical journalists into what was essentially , by campaign 's end , an extended publicity department
about never giving up on a loved one
rest
made to be jaglomized is
humane fighter
the most resolutely unreligious parents
lovely and amazing
`` feardotcom '' has the makings of an interesting meditation on the ethereal nature of the internet and the otherworldly energies it could channel ,
chinese
the code talkers deserved better than a hollow tribute .
plagued
its capacity
don siegel
handsome and sincere but
that are generally not heard on television
none of this is meaningful or memorable , but frosting is n't , either , and you would n't turn down a big bowl of that , would you ?
could possibly be more contemptuous of the single female population
castles
-lrb- the film 's -rrb- taste for `` shock humor '' will wear thin on all but those weaned on the comedy of tom green and the farrelly brothers .
i 'd much rather watch teens poking their genitals into fruit pies
picture-perfect beach
wry and engrossing
of louis begley 's source novel -lrb- about schmidt -rrb-
year selection
a brazenly misguided project
is the equivalent of french hip-hop , which also seems to play on a 10-year delay .
what anyone saw in this film that allowed it to get made
conceit
sand 's masculine persona , with its love of life and beauty ,
death
brown sugar signals director rick famuyiwa 's emergence as an articulate , grown-up voice in african-american cinema .
a bracing
pretend like your sat scores are below 120 and you might not notice the flaws
gives hollywood sequels a bad name
morbidity
falls short
it is formula filmmaking
to blow it
a happy ending is no cinematic sin
led
cruelty
inoffensive and harmless
pro
the narrator and the other characters
and mr. fraser
no more racist portraits of indians , for instance
goes overboard
when talking to americans
it 's lost the politics and the social observation and become just another situation romance about a couple of saps stuck in an inarticulate screenplay .
to stand out as particularly memorable or even all that funny
political message
on an assembly line
seem ever to run out of ideas
playfully profound ...
attendant intelligence
put on a show in drag
that plays things so nice
that peculiar tension
undead \*\*\*
carry the movie because they are believable as people -- flawed , assured of the wrong things , and scared to admit how much they may really need the company of others
the execution is lackluster at best
energy , intelligence and verve ,
some fictional
love --
obviously aimed at kids
there is n't one true ` chan moment ' .
this is a sincerely crafted picture that deserves to emerge from the traffic jam of holiday movies .
souls
rote spookiness
philosophically , intellectually and logistically a mess .
tony gayton 's script does n't give us anything we have n't seen before , but director d.j. caruso 's grimy visual veneer and kilmer 's absorbing performance increase the gravitational pull considerably .
since at least pete 's dragon
fare .
into an emotionally satisfying exploration of the very human need
what was it all for
once was conviction
engrossing and infectiously enthusiastic
the hermitage
however sincere it may be , the rising place never quite justifies its own existence .
rat
is mostly well-constructed fluff , which is all it seems intended to be
talented thesps
a very good film
distaste
a stray barrel
is interested
's a wise and powerful tale of race and culture forcefully told , with superb performances throughout .
mournfully
the edge of wild , lunatic invention
the ghost and
if it seeks to rely on an ambiguous presentation
are too complex to be rapidly absorbed
silbersteins
softheaded metaphysical claptrap
... in no way original , or even all that memorable , but as downtown saturday matinee brain candy , it does n't disappoint .
says it all
he 's finally provided his own broadside at publishing giant william randolph hearst
humans ,
are remarkable .
the fans
is really a series of strung-together moments , with all the spaces in between filled with fantasies , daydreams , memories and one fantastic visual trope after another
that a man in drag is not in and of himself funny
call warning you that if the video is n't back at blockbuster before midnight , you 're going to face frightening late fees
, as if it were an extended short , albeit one made by the smartest kids in class .
thinking it all through
adequate reason
far more entertaining than i had expected
a dead-end existence
here is a divine monument to a single man 's struggle to regain his life , his dignity and his music .
you might as well be watching a rerun
deuces wild , which was shot two years ago , has been gathering dust on mgm 's shelf
romantic comedy and dogme 95 filmmaking may seem odd bedfellows , but they turn out to be delightfully compatible here .
surprising
truly care for its decrepit freaks beyond the promise of a reprieve from their incessant whining
copycat interpretations
nothing about them
though it goes further than both , anyone who has seen the hunger or cat people will find little new here , but
calibrated
for his first attempt at film noir , spielberg presents a fascinating but flawed look at the near future .
has a lot of charm
delirious fun .
dream of
, humorless and under-inspired
just plain wicked
not scarier
is not more lucratively engaged in the shameless self-caricature of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb- and ` analyze that , ' promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year
look at female friendship , spiked with raw urban humor
a plotline that 's as lumpy as two-day old porridge ... the filmmakers ' paws , sad to say , were all over this `` un-bear-able '' project !
operative word
is stiff or just plain bad
not so much
mouthpieces , visual motifs , blanks .
sum of all fears ''
a poor man 's
best sex comedy
the refugees able to look ahead and resist living in a past
b-movie category
served by the movie 's sophomoric blend of shenanigans and slapstick , although the more lascivious-minded might be disappointed in the relative modesty of a movie that sports a ` topless tutorial service
office politics
is the conceit
a fine effort ,
cold and dead
, mostly wordless ethnographic extras
visually and
're likely to see all year
speaking even one word
an uneasy blend of ghost
to watch huppert scheming , with her small , intelligent eyes as steady as any noir villain
savage john waters-like humor
about what the film is really getting at
washington as possibly the best actor working in movies today
the communal film experiences
51 times better than this
dark places
, some do n't .
aspiration
on ugly digital video
's also too stupid
that it ranks with the best of herzog 's works
this fascinating look at israel in ferment feels as immediate as the latest news footage from gaza and , because of its heightened , well-shaped dramas , twice as powerful .
a lump of run-of-the-mill profanity
any subtlety
his light meter
completely delightful
despair or consolation
such films as `` all that heaven allows '' and `` imitation
shadow side
mood
a step further , richer and deeper
catches
be a new yorker
substitutes extreme
see over and over again
zzzzzzzzz
powerful performance
something must have been lost in the translation .
a mildly funny , sometimes tedious , ultimately insignificant
oppressively heavy
intimate and therefore
it 's going
the face of political corruption
creates sheerly cinematic appeal .
apes films
the theater
a hard look at one man 's occupational angst and its subsequent reinvention , a terrifying study of bourgeois desperation worthy of claude chabrol .
slow study
reminds me of a vastly improved germanic version of my big fat greek wedding --
may be
feel that we truly know what makes holly and marina tick
surface attractions
thoughtful and brimming
, more playful tone
to collinwood
stereotypical
rather than one
an enthralling aesthetic experience ,
more to think about after the final frame
will come along that turns me into that annoying specimen of humanity that i usually dread encountering the most - the fanboy
boyd 's
cutter
god is great , the movie 's not .
of this imagery as the movie 's set
jerking off in all its byzantine incarnations
it look as though they are having so much fun
of faith in the future
's something poignant about an artist of 90-plus years taking the effort to share his impressions of life and loss and time and art with us
such a talented director as chen kaige
seen the film
of contemporary chinese life this exciting new filmmaker has brought to the screen
appreciation of the daily
has gone the same way as their natural instinct for self-preservation
refugees
dug
released in imax format
on shame
did n't care .
a cogent defense of the film as entertainment , or even performance art
founders on its own preciousness --
one too
move away from his usual bumbling , tongue-tied screen persona
21st
fifth
, extreme-sports adventure
little $ 1.8 million charmer
littered
older and wiser
in trying to be daring and original , it comes off as only occasionally satirical and never fresh .
on the upscale lifestyle
though the aboriginal aspect lends the ending an extraordinary poignancy , and the story itself could be played out in any working class community in the nation .
nettelbeck ... has a pleasing way with a metaphor .
trapped presents a frightening and compelling ` what if ? '
a triumph
goes off the rails in its final 10 or 15 minutes
privileged moments
promises
the bottom tier of blaxploitation flicks
it 's difficult for a longtime admirer of his work to not be swept up in invincible and overlook its drawbacks .
nearly every scene
has hugely imaginative and successful casting to its great credit , as well as one terrific score and attitude to spare .
the result is more depressing than liberating
got something pretty damn close
only without much energy or tension
movie-star intensity can overcome bad hair design
distract us
's immensely ambitious , different than anything that 's been done before and amazingly successful in terms of what it 's trying to do .
you 'll ever see .
than its one good idea
been titled generic jennifer lopez romantic comedy
works on any number of levels
young adults who grew up on televised scooby-doo shows or reruns
see this unique and entertaining twist on the classic whale 's tale
is apparently
one of the year 's most enjoyable releases
the glorious chicanery and self-delusion
the movie itself is far from disappointing , offering an original take on courtroom movies , a few nifty twists that are so crucial to the genre and another first-rate performance by top-billed star bruce willis .
with time
wallace ,
human
, the movie is funny , smart , visually inventive , and most of all , alive .
the movie slaloming through its hackneyed elements with enjoyable ease
alice
uncover the truth and
it captures an italian immigrant family on the brink of major changes .
is unusually tame
mumbo
, being about nothing is sometimes funnier than being about something
his touch
about the war between the sexes
sad nonsense , this .
register
a few energetic stunt sequences briefly enliven the film , but the wheezing terrorist subplot has n't the stamina for the 100-minute running time , and the protagonists ' bohemian boorishness mars the spirit of good clean fun
not too fancy , not too filling , not too fluffy , but definitely tasty and sweet .
cluelessness
sonnenfeld
like watching an alfred hitchcock movie after drinking twelve beers
singing and finger snapping it might have held my attention , but as it stands i
the makers of mothman prophecies succeed in producing that most frightening of all movies -- a mediocre horror film too bad to be good and too good to be bad .
140
charade
the vampires
mopes
frida gets the job done .
the brave , uninhibited performances
was called the professional
climactic
in salaries and stunt cars
uninspired
joyous communal festival
farce and blood-curdling family intensity
of two actors who do everything humanly possible to create characters who are sweet and believable , and are defeated by a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
the whole mildly pleasant outing -- the r rating is for brief nudity and a grisly corpse --
it 's a smart , funny look at an arcane area of popular culture , and if it is n't entirely persuasive , it does give exposure to some talented performers
lohman 's film
would be needed to keep it from floating away
plays better only for the film 's publicists or for people who take as many drugs as the film 's characters
orlean
you , just when you 're ready to hate one character , or really sympathize with another character
particular interest
come with the warning
explosions ,
a mournful undercurrent
pile too many `` serious issues ''
take this film at face value
a searing , epic treatment of a nationwide blight that seems to be
got aids yet
of anchoring the characters in the emotional realities of middle age
the damage
a spare and simple manner
a woefully dull , redundant concept that bears more than a whiff of exploitation , despite iwai 's vaunted empathy
first few minutes
small rooms
twohy films the sub , inside and out
really care
have been conjured up only 10 minutes prior to filming
the world 's
endure instead of enjoy
offbeat
, `` real women have curves '' is a sweet , honest , and enjoyable comedy-drama about a young woman who wants many things in life , but fears she 'll become her mother before she gets to fulfill her dreams .
siegel -rrb-
is rarely
washed away
are cheesy backdrops , ridiculous action sequences , and many tired jokes about men in heels .
there bit of piffle .
wants to break free of her old life
golden
is a rich stew of longing
affair , a film about human darkness
as you
and flamboyant style
ai
head-turner
's the gift of the magi relocated to the scuzzy underbelly of nyc 's drug scene
the gander
captures an italian immigrant family on the brink of major changes .
's not as obnoxious as tom green 's freddie got fingered
his usual intelligence and subtlety
's an enjoyable trifle
real story
your disgust
as superficial
's compelling
rise above its disgusting source material
you 've never seen the deep like you see it in these harrowing surf shots
being hal hartley to function as pastiche
that it 's hard not to be carried away
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richer and
a bit early in his career for director barry sonnenfeld
fatherhood
of an episode of general hospital
implications
creates images even more haunting than those in mr. spielberg 's 1993 classic .
puberty
of all those famous moments
could be a lot better if it were , well , more adventurous
give a backbone to the company and provide an emotional edge to its ultimate demise .
surrounded by open windows
fans of so-bad-they
, laissez-passer has all the earmarks of french cinema at its best .
funny , sexy
truest
staring
emotionally and narratively complex filmmaking
my situation
the leads -rrb- are such a companionable couple
depends on how well you like
activate girlish tear ducts does n't mean it 's good enough for our girls
springing out of yiddish culture and language
by far the worst movie of the year
a frustrating ` tweener ' --
glib but bouncy bit
the achingly unfunny phonce and his several silly subplots
-lrb- sam 's -rrb- self-flagellation is more depressing than entertaining .
the result is somewhat satisfying --
terrific computer graphics ,
rock group wilco
, it ultimately comes off as a pale successor .
glitzy
world cinema 's most wondrously gifted artists
although this movie makes one thing perfectly clear
to big
some elements
the poor quality of pokemon 4
are hardly enough
is hard to dismiss -- moody , thoughtful
as the queasy-stomached critic who staggered from the theater and blacked out in the lobby
perhaps a better celebration of these unfairly dismissed heroes would be a film that is n't this painfully forced , false and fabricated .
noir and action flicks
is flat .
uneasily
a longtime tolkien fan or
the whole thing comes off like a particularly amateurish episode of bewitched that takes place during spring break .
, in their own idiosyncratic way , sum up the strange horror of life in the new millennium
the dry humor that first made audiences on both sides of the atlantic love him
it is different from others in its genre in that it is does not rely on dumb gags , anatomical humor , or character cliches
cold-blooded comedy
minutely
instantly forgettable and
bale 's
movie lore
's guilty fun to be had here
too many improbabilities and rose-colored situations
it gets old quickly .
the essence of the dogtown experience
to have you scratching your head than hiding under your seat
the only entertainment you 'll derive from this choppy and sloppy affair
as the writer-director of this little $ 1.8 million charmer , which may not be cutting-edge indie filmmaking
marching
worth seeing for ambrose 's performance
before from murphy
democracy
' michael moore gives us the perfect starting point for a national conversation about guns , violence , and fear .
high-adrenaline documentary
left well enough alone and just filmed the opera without all these distortions of perspective
reminds you of why animation is such a perfect medium for children , because of the way it allows the mind to enter and accept another world .
seeing it
stretched
relative modesty
i like that smith , he 's not making fun of these people , he 's not laughing at them .
work as well as
also happens to be good
conventional material
cuts against this natural grain
the film is saved from
's not a comedic moment in this romantic comedy .
be an attempt at hardass american
favored by many directors of the iranian new wave .
typical documentary footage
he would have done well to end this flawed , dazzling series with the raising of something other than his own cremaster
take care is nicely performed by a quintet of actresses ,
has a brain
in a way that does n't make you feel like a sucker
is only mildly amusing
the cary grant
than excellence
simply wanted to update her beloved genre for the thousands of indians who fancy themselves too sophisticated for the cheese-laced spectacles that pack 'em in on the subcontinent
it 's like a `` big chill '' reunion of the baader-meinhof gang
rank frustration from those
succeeds with its dark , delicate treatment of these characters and its unerring respect for them .
impersonal and
simple
with all the usual spielberg flair
offers an aids subtext , skims over the realities of gay sex , and
does n't look much like anywhere in new york
chokes on
movie career
when the now computerized yoda finally reveals his martial artistry , the film ascends to a kinetic life so teeming that even cranky adults may rediscover the quivering kid inside .
that 's more or less how it plays out
suspected
a positively thrilling combination of ethnography and all the intrigue , betrayal , deceit and murder of a shakespearean tragedy or a juicy soap opera .
it 's the cute frissons of discovery and humor between chaplin and kidman that keep this nicely wound clock not just ticking , but humming .
with vivid characters and a warm , moving message
formidable arithmetic
you might have guessed
, numbered 52 different versions
alert ,
same song , second verse , coulda been better , but it coulda
kathy baker 's
actually seem to understand what made allen 's romantic comedies so pertinent and enduring
avid
loud , violent and mindless
drug culture
nurses plot holes
the courage of its convictions
does n't sustain a high enough level of invention
have been a sketch on saturday night live
claws
its share
follow the same blueprint from hundreds of other films , sell it to the highest bidder and walk away without anyone truly knowing your identity
successful at lodging itself in the brain
... a sour little movie at its core ; an exploration of the emptiness that underlay the relentless gaiety of the 1920 's ... the film 's ending has a `` what was it all for ? ''
replaced
comes to dreaming up romantic comedies
most unlikely place
has none of the charm and little of the intrigue from the tv series .
michael jackson on the top floor of a skyscraper
vain for a movie
brawny and lyrical
spend $ 9
of hardware
uses a sensational , real-life 19th-century crime as a metaphor for
one-star rating
is utterly fearless as the tortured husband
seems too simple and the working out of the plot almost arbitrary .
be your slave for a year
making reference to other films and trying to be other films
, what makes the movie fresh
the work of the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism
intriguing , observant
taken quite a nosedive from alfred hitchcock 's imaginative flight
short running time
of exaggerated action
never sure
no fantasy story and no incredibly outlandish scenery
has had some success with documentaries
flair
payoff
come away with a sense of his reserved but existential poignancy
is a purposefully reductive movie -- which may be why it 's so successful at lodging itself in the brain
reason to see it
all ages --
it 's still terrible !
a film school undergrad
thanks to ice cube , benjamins feels an awful lot like friday in miami .
get to the closing bout
a few laughs but nothing else
surprising highs , sorrowful lows and hidden impulsive niches ...
'' framework
support the premise other than fling gags at it to see which ones shtick
even if you 've never heard of chaplin
implies
is banal in its message and the choice of material to convey it .
proclaim
while banderas looks like he 's not trying to laugh at how bad
parapsychological phenomena and
the overlooked pitfalls
old people
-- no , paralyzed --
coherent , believable story
lush and beautifully
swallow its absurdities and crudities
hilarious dialogue
half-dozen
neatly constructed thriller .
soon proves preposterous , the acting is robotically italicized ,
in the central role
's a spontaneity to the chateau , a sense of light-heartedness , that makes it attractive throughout
sole
the-week
like many western action films
supremely good natured
ensures the film never feels draggy .
` comedy '
a china shop , a provocateur crashing into ideas and special-interest groups as he slaps together his own brand of liberalism
the real thing
that i ca n't believe any viewer , young or old ,
every time
but it does n't leave you with much .
a single gag sequence
a yawn-provoking little farm melodrama .
numbing action sequence made up mostly of routine stuff yuen has given us before .
you love to hate .
holly and marina tick
press the delete key
hitting the audience over the head with a moral
a pale imitation
discovery and
creative insanity
eccentricity
both the elements
dong never pushes for insights beyond the superficial tensions of the dynamic he 's dissecting ,
more straightforward
retread , hobbled by half-baked setups and sluggish pacing .
the new insomnia is a surprisingly faithful remake of its chilly predecessor ,
seeing things from new sides , plunging deeper
bears a grievous but obscure complaint against fathers , and circles it obsessively , without making contact .
jonathan parker 's bartleby
to eat brussels sprouts
an uneasy blend
a traditional indian wedding in contemporary new delhi
the sight of the name bruce willis brings to mind images of a violent battlefield action picture , but
eee for excitement
dripping with cliche and bypassing no opportunity to trivialize the material .
rhetoric and
that 's simultaneously painful and refreshing
fails to fulfill its own ambitious goals
you wo n't look at religious fanatics -- or backyard sheds -- the same way again .
as was more likely ,
caesar
violent battlefield action picture
hong kong action film
the movie has a script -lrb- by paul pender -rrb- made of wood ,
youthful and good-looking
as reading an oversized picture book before bedtime
faceless victims
predicament
mind crappy movies as much as adults
odd movies
pitch-perfect forster
, no such thing is a big letdown .
a plodding teen remake that 's so mechanical you can smell the grease on the plot twists .
is a story that zings all the way through with originality , humour and pathos
the spectacular -lrb- visually speaking -rrb-
schiffer
a technological exercise that lacks juice and delight
there ai n't none
desired
of portraying the devastation of this disease
guessing plot and an affectionate take on its screwed-up characters
an extremely funny , ultimately heartbreaking look at life in contemporary china .
made a difference to nyc inner-city youth
definitely worth 95 minutes of your time
ages-old
for those in search of something different
actor\/director john polson
of slapstick thoroughfare
may well not
the animal planet documentary series , crocodile hunter
to hang broad , mildly fleshed-out characters that seem to have been conjured up only 10 minutes prior to filming
kinetic enough to engross even the most antsy youngsters
brilliant and brutal
's a bad sign in a thriller when you instantly know whodunit
hard to believe that a relationship like holly and marina 's could survive the hothouse emotions of teendom
most fragmented
from the cutting-room floor of any given daytime soap
the lead performances
of steven soderbergh 's earlier films
this title
their often heartbreaking testimony , spoken directly into director patricio guzman 's camera , pack a powerful emotional wallop
to ensnare its target audience
tapping away '
that ,
it may be about drug dealers , kidnapping , and unsavory folks , but the tone and pacing are shockingly intimate .
to balance all the formulaic equations in the long-winded heist comedy
the production design , score and choreography
more inexplicable as the characterizations turn more crassly reductive
dumas classic
easily accessible stories
she-cute
it 's provocative stuff
the palm screen
as a recording of conversations at the wal-mart checkout line
broken legs
a mindless action movie
while physical and psychological barriers keep the sides from speaking even one word to each other
an astonishing voice cast -lrb- excepting love hewitt -rrb- , an interesting racial tension ,
seen as hip ,
contriving
its `` dead wife communicating
malcolm d. lee
some flawed but rather unexceptional women
ten
the best 60 minutes
may not be `` last tango in paris '' but
one lewd scene
jacobi , the most fluent of actors , is given relatively dry material from nijinsky 's writings to perform , and the visuals , even erotically frank ones , become dullingly repetitive
but certainly hard to hate
he swaggers through his scenes
only movie
creepy turn
here it is
that everyone involved with moviemaking is a con artist and a liar
myrtle beach ,
works nothing short of a minor miracle in unfaithful
than his opening scene encounter with an over-amorous terrier
spots
sudden finale
, the last kiss is really all about performances .
become a historically significant work as well as a masterfully made one
reached puberty
under the waves
's painful to watch witherspoon 's talents wasting away inside unnecessary films like legally blonde and sweet home abomination , i mean , alabama . '
the actresses find their own rhythm and protect each other from the script 's bad ideas and awkwardness .
the action sequences are fun and reminiscent of combat scenes from the star wars series .
've worked a lot better had it been a short film
a charming but slight comedy
starts off witty and sophisticated and you want to love it -- but filmmaker yvan attal quickly writes himself into a corner
better than the tepid star trek :
a headline-fresh thriller
look at the training and dedication that goes into becoming a world-class fencer and the champion that 's made a difference to nyc inner-city youth .
are in this tepid genre offering
went back to newcastle , the first half of gangster no. 1 drips with style and , at times , blood
afternoon
singing long after the credits roll
an undeniably moving film to experience ,
show wary natives the true light
best didacticism
add up to a moving tragedy with some buoyant human moments .
has created a film that one can honestly describe as looking , sounding and simply feeling like no other film in recent history .
cinephile 's
cranked out on an assembly line
hanna-barbera 's
who are nearly impossible to care about
-lrb- emotionally at least -rrb-
regards reign of fire
at the same time to congratulate himself for having the guts to confront it
waged among victims and predators
genre picture
newcomer mcadams
is a trove of delights
titular character 's
will keep them awake
comedy , caper thrills and quirky romance
is too calm and thoughtful for agitprop , and the thinness of its characterizations makes it a failure as straight drama . '
made from a completist 's checklist rather than with a cultist 's passion
pays earnest homage
a reaction
captors and befuddled captives
nothing in it to engage children emotionally
by an esteemed writer-actor
reek of a script
... an airless , prepackaged julia roberts wannabe that stinks so badly of hard-sell image-mongering you 'll wonder if lopez 's publicist should share screenwriting credit .
too heady for children
is a trove of delights .
humorous and touching
life-affirming message
it gives poor dana carvey nothing to do that is really funny ,
to unconditional love and compassion garnered from years of seeing it all , a condition only the old are privy to , and ... often misconstrued as weakness
shock-you-into-laughter
even-handedness
recovers
may not , strictly speaking ,
puts a human face on derrida , and makes one of the great minds of our times interesting and accessible
violinist
the wisdom and humor
, fearful view
be ahead of the plot at all times
in the performances
into an intense and engrossing head-trip
time-killer
davis has energy , but
lots of obvious political insights
's like having an old friend for dinner ' .
to the aging sandeman
to the highest degree
stellar
tuck family
leigh is n't breaking new ground , but he knows how a daily grind can kill love
knowledge ,
but one thing 's for sure : it never comes close to being either funny or scary
bottom
is far more concerned with aggrandizing madness , not the man
shows uncanny skill in getting under the skin of her characters
fit in and gain the unconditional love she seeks
demme gets a lot of flavor and spice into his charade remake ,
french to truly capture the terrifying angst of the modern working man without turning the film into a cheap thriller , a dumb comedy or a sappy
be ahead
the makers of this ` we 're - doing-it-for - the-cash ' sequel
to attract and sustain an older crowd
to behold
to seasonal cheer
at just over an hour
happen to bad people
in its characters ' frustrations
calculating
as we know it
between tawdry b-movie flamboyance and grandiose spiritual anomie
derive
might have been
there surrender $ 9
allen shows he can outgag any of those young whippersnappers making moving pictures today .
a labour of love
who streamed across its borders , desperate for work and food
1980
i also believe that resident evil is not it .
some success
coming-of-age film that is an encouraging debut feature but has a needlessly downbeat ending that
nurses plot holes gaping enough to pilot an entire olympic swim team through
the script 's snazzy dialogue
training and
is advised to take the warning literally , and log on to something more user-friendly .
single digits
... a bland , pretentious mess .
occasionally horrifying but often inspiring film
creates a film of near-hypnotic physical beauty
finish , like a wet burlap sack of gloom
does n't beat that one , either .
same
the hand that has finally , to some extent , warmed up to him
that bad movies make and is determined not to make them ,
hard for me
humor and snappy dialogue
that dances on the edge
narrative filmmaking with a visually masterful work of quiet power
should have been the vehicle for chan that `` the mask '' was for jim carrey .
even then his tone retains a genteel , prep-school quality that feels dusty and leatherbound
all the enjoyable randomness
tasty masala .
western foreign policy
with the lovely hush
the bod
high-buffed
that makes the banger sisters a fascinating character study with laughs to spare
a fiercely clever and subtle film , capturing the precarious balance between the extravagant confidence of the exiled aristocracy and the cruel earnestness of the victorious revolutionaries .
have been a cutting hollywood satire
likely to find compelling
skip this turd and pick your nose instead because you 're sure to get more out of the latter experience
tied
is japanese and yet feels universal
a source
so howard appears to have had free rein to be as pretentious as he wanted
terrifying , if obvious , conclusion
development and coherence
everyman 's romance comedy
the authority
hard-to-predict
the word `` new ''
besotted and
adored the full monty so resoundingly that you 're dying to see the same old thing in a tired old setting
masterly
seen to better advantage on cable
the darker elements of misogyny and unprovoked violence suffocate the illumination created by the two daughters and
a sit down
, below casts its spooky net out into the atlantic ocean and spits it back , grizzled and charred , somewhere northwest of the bermuda triangle .
too bad writer-director adam rifkin
issues '
a marvel of production design
the first film in a long time that made me want to bolt the theater in the first 10 minutes
gets a full theatrical release
spoil things
the problem with movies about angels
it is hard to care
jackass : the movie
be missing
intriguing , provocative
a story about two adolescent boys
is smarter and subtler than -lrb- total recall and blade runner -rrb- , although its plot may prove too convoluted for fun-seeking summer audiences .
give it a marginal thumbs up
some of them verge on the bizarre as the film winds down
iconoclastic
this odd , poetic road movie , spiked by jolts of pop music , pretty much takes place in morton 's ever-watchful gaze -- and it 's a tribute to the actress , and to her inventive director , that the journey is such a mesmerizing one .
equally spoofs and celebrates the more outre aspects of ` black culture ' and the dorkier aspects of ` white culture , ' even as it points out how inseparable the two are .
is far funnier than it would seem to have any right to be .
too violent and sordid to function as comedy
not that any of us should be complaining when a film clocks in around 90 minutes these days , but the plotting here leaves a lot to be desired .
tearing ` orphans '
roman polanski may have been born to make
in his cynicism for reverence and a little wit
you enter into .
too sentimental
things all
one might expect when you look at the list of movies starring ice-t in a major role
unleashed by a slightly crazed , overtly determined young woman
lad
-lrb- proficient , but singularly cursory -rrb-
it 's pretty linear and only makeup-deep , but
new york and l.a.
that 's often handled in fast-edit , hopped-up fashion
an interesting look at the life of the campaign-trail press , especially ones
form a remarkably cohesive whole , both visually and thematically , through their consistently sensitive and often exciting treatment of an ignored people
mad queens ,
leplouff
ill-informed
make the film relevant today
the explosions start
little too ponderous to work as shallow entertainment , not remotely incisive enough to qualify as drama , monsoon wedding
the movie 's rude and crude humor
on those terms
all three
goes beyond his usual fluttering and stammering
everyone has shown up at the appointed time and place
to keep things moving along at a brisk , amusing pace
the top of their lungs no matter what the situation
i liked the original short story but this movie , even at an hour and twenty-some minutes , it 's too long and it goes nowhere .
to disregard available bias
perspectives
on earth
is no psychology here , and no real narrative logic -- just a series of carefully choreographed atrocities , which become strangely impersonal and abstract
smirk uneasily at the film 's nightmare versions of everyday sex-in-the-city misadventures
facial
take this picture at its own breezy , distracted rhythms
a study in contrasts ; the wide range of one actor ,
stumbles over every cheap trick in the book trying to make the outrage
loses its ability to shock and amaze
hairs
the-loose banter of welcome to collinwood
a filmmaking methodology
false and
about a much
better than the fiction
wraps itself in the guise of a dark and quirky comedy , but it is n't as quirky as it thinks it is and its comedy is generally mean-spirited .
ritter 's
taken outside the context of the current political climate
it 's as if it all happened only yesterday
successfully
lunch rush
unparalleled proportions , writer-director parker
there 's not a single jump-in-your-seat moment and
a closing line
also appears to be the end
an athlete , a movie star
trying to make a credible case for reports from the afterlife and a lot more time on the romantic urgency that 's at the center of the story
shines
coast
like-themed
as a double feature with mainstream foreign mush like my big fat greek wedding
the film never feels draggy
trying to do than of what he had actually done
meandering and confusing
, carlin and murphy
apartheid
with only weak claims to surrealism and black comedy
go boom
shafer
rudd
is a vulgar
unmemorable
a film which presses familiar herzog tropes into the service of a limpid and conventional historical fiction , when really what we demand of the director is to be mesmerised .
for a film that 's being advertised as a comedy , sweet home alabama is n't as funny as you 'd hoped .
some of the computer animation is handsome
of this film
the desperation of a very insecure man
zeal to squeeze the action and our emotions into the all-too-familiar dramatic arc of the holocaust escape story
donovan ... squanders his main asset , jackie chan , and fumbles the vital action sequences
for veggietales fans , this is more appetizing than a side dish of asparagus .
a therapeutic zap of shock treatment
twirls !
smothered in the excesses of writer-director roger avary
a better film
with some real shocks in store for unwary viewers .
p.c. than the original version -lrb- no more racist portraits of indians , for instance -rrb-
a lyrical endeavour
bottom line
an independent film of satiric fire and emotional turmoil
beautiful film
spider-man the movie
punch line
turn his movie
political thriller
plays like a bad soap opera , with passable performances from everyone in the cast
drag the movie
in the middle of hopeful
not to believe it
awkward version
gut-wrenching style of joseph heller or kurt vonnegut
a state
another tired old vision
the slc high command
death ,
far from heaven is a dazzling conceptual feat , but
unimpressively
the sum of all fears pretends to be a serious exploration of nuclear terrorism , but
the dramatic scenes are frequently unintentionally funny , and the action sequences -- clearly the main event -- are surprisingly uninvolving .
way adam sandler 's
scenery ,
88
a thoughtful and surprisingly affecting portrait of a screwed-up man who dared to mess with some powerful people ,
a lingering creepiness one
walked out muttering words like `` horrible '' and `` terrible , ''
far more successful
impart a message without bludgeoning the audience over the head
in a strange way
the asylum
unappealing
many conclusive answers
the large cast
sally
crane -rrb- becomes more specimen than character
manners
, bitter and truthful
acted meditation
a hilarious ode to middle america
the fly -- like between lunch breaks for shearer 's radio show and his simpson voice-overs
if it had been only half-an-hour long or a tv special , the humor would have been fast and furious --
kids , spirit
a film of ideas and wry comic mayhem
the dubious distinction of being a really bad imitation of the really bad blair witch project
minimal
enough chuckles for a three-minute sketch
laissez passer
a lot of redundancy and unsuccessful crudeness accompanying it
marks an encouraging new direction for la salle
most effective aspects
the ghost and mr. chicken
intriguingly
secretions
describes pauline & paulette
all is said and done
its director
's packed to bursting with incident , and with scores of characters , some fictional , some from history .
`` radical '' or `` suck ''
makes the princess seem smug and cartoonish
to vaporize from your memory minutes after it ends
clumsy dialogue , heavy-handed phoney-feeling sentiment ,
should be seen as a conversation starter
great cinema can really do
forgiven for frequently pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy
vibrantly colored and beautifully designed , metropolis is a feast for the eyes .
abysmally
imponderably stilted and self-consciously arty
a smart , arch and rather cold-blooded comedy
'll know too
succeed merrily
you speaking in tongues
safe as a children 's film
's right
of noise , mayhem and stupidity
under-inspired , overblown enterprise
as whiffle-ball epic
rather silly
, starring ben affleck , seem downright hitchcockian
a technology
derived from a lobotomy , having had all its vital essence scooped out and discarded
a spark of life to it
with a sour taste in your mouth
about an abused , inner-city autistic
a marquee
more disposable
many a moon
that it 's more than a worthwhile effort
like the imaginary sport it projects onto the screen -- loud , violent and mindless .
entered
and there 's an element of heartbreak to watching it now , with older and wiser eyes , because we know what will happen after greene 's story ends .
is eerily convincing as this bland blank of a man with unimaginable demons within
your seat with its shape-shifting perils , political intrigue and brushes
's his strongest performance since the doors
great blue globe
goyer
enjoyable family
into glucose sentimentality and laughable contrivance
conventional thriller
who enjoy moaning about their cruel fate
nonchallenging
their eyes
that it seems the film should instead be called ` my husband is travis bickle '
by halfway through this picture i was beginning to hate it , and , of course
huppert 's volatile performance
likes of which mainstream audiences have rarely seen
with every painful nuance , unexpected flashes of dark comedy and the character 's gripping humanity
when it aims to shock
upon those around him in the cutthroat world of children 's television
the worst film a man has made about women since valley of the dolls
galinsky and
the humor dwindles .
with such a wallop of you-are-there immediacy
staged violence overshadows everything , including most of the actors .
dizzy , confused , and totally disorientated
gaping plot holes sink this ` sub '
later , violent jealousy
weighty revelations , flowery dialogue
means all
you might soon be looking for a sign .
should have been deeper
a journey
this movie , a certain scene in particular , brought me uncomfortably close to losing my lunch .
'' just seems to kinda
may be ploughing the same furrow once too often
have seen in an american film
the voice-over hero in columbia pictures ' perverse idea of an animated holiday movie
to a thriller 's rush
nuts
digits kidlets
real-life
is exceedingly pleasant
with every indulgent , indie trick in the book
bloated costume drama
clyde
most surprising thing
america 's knee-jerk moral sanctimony
fang-baring lullaby
as ordinary , pasty lumpen
in around 90 minutes
gasp , shudder
inspires more than an interested detachment
spiritual film taps into the meaning and consolation in afterlife communications .
it 's worth yet another visit
only to record the events for posterity , but
hell-bent
've never seen -lrb- a remake -rrb- do anything as stomach-turning as the way adam sandler 's new movie rapes , pillages and incinerates frank capra 's classic
seen the hunger or cat people
belly
his genre
automatically accompanies didactic entertainment
empathy and
discerned here
nothing in this flat effort
wit and warmth
a mediocre tribute
better
delight your senses and
threw loads of money at an idea that should 've been so much more even if it was only made for teenage boys and wrestling fans
kinky fun
stumbles upon others even more compelling
that bourne was once an amoral assassin just like the ones who are pursuing him
happened already to so many silent movies , newsreels and the like
i assign one bright shining star to roberto benigni 's pinocchio -- but i guarantee that no wise men will be following after it .
rising star jake gyllenhaal
aloof father
jump
's not too
, fervently held ideas
jolie gives it that extra little something that makes it worth checking out at theaters , especially if you 're in the mood for something more comfortable than challenging .
tapping
is an exercise not in biography but in hero worship .
too much power
terrific b movie
resentful betty and the manipulative yet needy margot
a greater knowledge
unsettling .
uninteresting
discursive but oddly riveting documentary
an intriguing species of artifice
old pickup skidding
it were less densely plotted
tian
pay reparations to viewers
spent screen series go
an intelligent , life-affirming script
wait for pay per view or rental
neurasthenic regret
wow , so who knew charles dickens could be so light-hearted ?
he showcases davies as a young woman of great charm , generosity and diplomacy
an era where big stars and high production values are standard procedure
is sappy and amateurish .
is an enjoyable big movie primarily
a rumor
shines through every frame .
but it would be better to wait for the video .
, by necessity , lacks fellowship 's heart
as the importance of the man and the code merge
a study in contrasts ;
comfort in their closed-off nationalist reality
densely plotted
, involving aragorn 's dreams of arwen , this is even better than the fellowship .
had no obvious directing involved
's not too fast and not too slow
slice of comedic bliss
writer-director stephen gaghan
historical fiction
of masters of both
wladyslaw szpilman , who is not only a pianist , but a good human being
earn their scooby snacks
city dwellers
you actually buy into
the performances are immaculate , with roussillon providing comic relief .
gored bullfighters , comatose ballerinas
killed a president because it made him feel powerful
tenderness
movie to be made from curling
's been told by countless filmmakers
while somewhat less than it might have been , the film is a good one
tired tyco ad
delivered dialogue and a heroine who comes across as both shallow and dim-witted .
's going on
might have been readily dismissed as the tiresome rant of an aging filmmaker still thumbing his nose at convention
delightful work
the menace
too much exploitation and too little
confines himself to shtick and sentimentality
one of those films that seems tailor
great fun ,
standard police-oriented drama
a vain dictator-madman
returns as a visionary with a tale full of nuance and character dimension
the most amazing super-sized dosage of goofball stunts any `` jackass '' fan
of new york
unseemly
puts the ` ick ' in ` classic . '
, slightly sunbaked and summery mind , sex and lucia may well prove diverting enough .
matthew lillard
it 's notably better acted -- and far less crass - than some other recent efforts in the burgeoning genre of films about black urban professionals
found
god help us ,
of his first starring vehicle
first-rate cast
of the kind of obnoxious
the farrelly brothers '
where the most notable observation is how long you 've been sitting still
special effects
vampire cadavers
when the melodramatic aspects start to overtake the comedy
caper lock stock and two smoking barrels
the world 's best actors , daniel auteuil
whose style , structure and rhythms are so integrated with the story
of those so-so films that could have been much better
make chan 's action sequences boring .
its economical
, a formula comedy redeemed by its stars , that is even lazier and far less enjoyable .
's insecure in lovely and amazing
on a uhf channel
his penchant
only in its final surprising shots does rabbit-proof fence find the authority it 's looking for .
writer \/ director m. night shyamalan 's
ponderous ,
it counts heart as important as humor
its most famous previous film adaptation
is a divine monument to a single man 's struggle to regain his life , his dignity and his music .
- a cross between boys do n't cry , deliverance , and ode to billy joe - lies somewhere in the story of matthew shepard , but that film is yet to be made .
paranoid and unlikable
it 's sweet , funny , charming , and completely delightful .
its invitingly upbeat overture to
to never shoot straight
what might have emerged as hilarious lunacy in the hands of woody allen or mel brooks -lrb- at least during their '70s heyday -rrb- comes across as lame and sophomoric in this debut indie feature .
smartly
are homages to a classic low-budget film noir movie .
very compelling , sensitive , intelligent and
conrad l. hall 's cinematography
far closer than many movies
best forgotten
below the belt
spat out
of counterculture
nice twists
is so fascinating that you wo n't care
inventive moments
a college story that works even without vulgarity , sex scenes , and cussing
having much that is fresh to say about growing up catholic or , really , anything
wins you over in the end
i highly recommend irwin ,
the dubious feat of turning one man 's triumph of will into everyman 's romance comedy
sing beautifully
are jarring and deeply out of place in what could have -lrb- and probably should have -rrb-
at least four times
half past dead is like the rock on a wal-mart budget
's something about mary co-writer ed decter .
hopeful or optimistic
let crocodile hunter steve irwin do what he does best , and fashion a story around him
with spielberg
sets out to entertain and ends up delivering in good measure
the filmmaker 's lifelong concern with formalist experimentation in cinematic art
the most edgy piece of disney animation
nothing about this movie
more slowly
, director roger kumble seems to have dumped a whole lot of plot in favor of ... outrageous gags .
as many times
expected to have characters and a storyline
normally , rohmer 's talky films fascinate me , but when he moves his setting to the past , and relies on a historical text , he loses the richness of characterization that makes his films so memorable .
an absurd finale of twisted metal , fireballs and revenge
make sense of its title character
weepy southern bore-athon .
to burn out of your brain
her own screenplay ,
the project
`` ichi the killer '' , takashi miike
wars movie
pretentious in a way that verges on the amateurish
appropriately
to one side
it has the right approach and the right opening premise
shred
very well shot or
gets a lot of flavor and spice into his charade remake
never land
dana carvey and sarah michelle gellar in the philadelphia story
of wind chimes
its lyrical variations on the game of love
look at
sure the filmmakers found this a remarkable and novel concept
disreputable
way too full
played this story
after 20 years apart
ardor
children , a heartfelt romance for teenagers and a compelling argument about death
is funny and
riveting and handsomely
struck a chord
panic room is interested in nothing more than sucking you in ... and making you sweat
, critics be damned .
with something
new `` conan
petter
as de niro 's right-hand goombah
contact
, amusing , tender and heart-wrenching
this bland blank
character portrait ,
a few evocative images and striking character traits
foolish choices
so-five-minutes-ago pop music
roman coppola 's brief pretentious period
of those crass , contrived sequels that not only fails on its own , but makes you second-guess your affection for the original
neither reaches into the deepest recesses of the character to unearth the quaking essence of passion , grief and fear
a sketchy work-in-progress
this otherwise appealing picture loses its soul to screenwriting for dummies conformity .
wheedling reluctant witnesses and pointing his camera through the smeared windshield of his rental car
fantasy and
is worse : the poor acting by the ensemble cast , the flat dialogue by vincent r. nebrida or the gutless direction by laurice guillen
forgotten everything he ever knew about generating suspense
any recreational drug on the market
whip
people who make movies and watch them
the center of that world
, the movie benefits from having a real writer plot out all of the characters ' moves and overlapping story .
as you can imagine
a charming and evoking little ditty that manages to show the gentle and humane side of middle eastern world politics
the plot twists
aging , suffering and
been there , done that ... a thousand times already , and better
a wonderfully warm human drama that remains vividly in memory long
might work better
phenomenal performances
blaxploitation films
despite its flaws ... belinsky is still able to create an engaging story that keeps you guessing at almost every turn .
nonsensical
fallible human beings , not caricatures
all the sensuality , all the eroticism of a good vampire tale has been , pardon the pun , sucked out and replaced by goth goofiness .
it work more than it probably should
his -lrb- nelson 's -rrb- screenplay
the computer
enriched by an imaginatively mixed cast of antic spirits , headed by christopher plummer as the subtlest and most complexly evil uncle ralph i 've ever seen in the many film and stage adaptations of the work
ever has
task
i have a new favorite musical
uneasy marriage
his own cremaster
-- the only good thing --
in the midst of a mushy , existential exploration of why men leave their families
keep punching up the mix .
a more mature body
a rocket scientist
a new threat for the mib
australian actor\/director john polson
sinks into by-the-numbers territory
cool-j
tight tummy tops and hip huggers
ticks off kahlo 's lifetime milestones with the dutiful precision of a tax accountant
than some other recent efforts
resonance
unforgettably stupid
no more racist portraits of indians
to pop up in a cinematic year already littered with celluloid garbage
right elements
go out
of vignettes
sincere and
the performances are worthwhile .
go to weave a protective cocoon around his own ego
a feeling that i would have liked it much more if harry & tonto never existed
noteworthy characters
one of the film 's virtues
without coming close to bowling you over
the connected stories of breitbart and hanussen
carries its share of laughs -- sometimes a chuckle , sometimes a guffaw and , to my great pleasure , the occasional belly laugh
warm water
wondrous
they works spectacularly well ... a shiver-inducing , nerve-rattling ride .
welcome or accept the trials of henry kissinger
acerbic
a complex sword-and-sorcery plot
it gave me plenty of time to ponder my thanksgiving to-do list
even kingsley
's actually pretty funny , but in all the wrong places .
speak fluent flatula
in years
're not likely to have seen before , but beneath the exotic surface -lrb- and exotic dancing -rrb- it 's surprisingly old-fashioned .
that permeates the script
proves she has the stuff to stand tall with pryor , carlin and murphy .
could dredge up
force performance
the problem with the mayhem in formula 51 is not that it 's offensive , but that it 's boring .
handle it
of new york locales and sharp writing
it makes me wonder if lawrence hates criticism so much that he refuses to evaluate his own work .
as an eloquent memorial
lacks the wit necessary to fully exploit the comic elements of the premise , making the proceedings more bizarre than actually amusing
, his approach to storytelling might be called iranian .
altogether
portrays young brendan with his usual intelligence and subtlety
blade ii is as estrogen-free as movies get , so you might want to leave your date behind for this one
horrifying and oppressively tragic
generate a lot of tension
, some of its repartee is still worth hearing .
by taking your expectations and twisting them just a bit
a gorgeously strange movie , heaven is deeply concerned with morality
irritatingly transparent
, my big fat greek wedding is a non-stop funny feast of warmth , colour and cringe .
too neat
even when there are lulls , the emotions seem authentic , and the picture is so lovely toward the end ...
be passionate and truthful
is recommended only for those under 20 years of age
bright on this frozen tundra soap opera that breathes extraordinary life into the private existence of the inuit people
without feeling conned
with not a lot of help from the screenplay -lrb- proficient , but singularly cursory -rrb-
the film , and
using an endearing cast
verbal deportment
gasping
of the darkest variety
an already thin story boils down to surviving invaders seeking an existent anti-virus .
confuses
certain kind
dramatic crisis
as a creative sequel
plays like a big-budget , after-school special with a generous cast , who at times lift the material from its well-meaning clunkiness
the film fearlessly gets under the skin of the people involved ... this makes it not only a detailed historical document , but an engaging and moving portrait of a subculture .
when you wake up in the morning
-lrb- d -rrb-
spouting french malapropisms
that the storyline and its underlying themes ... finally seem so impersonal or even shallow
the events of her life with the imagery in her paintings
it 's there on the screen in their version of the quiet american
there 's a little violence and lots of sex in a bid to hold our attention
is delicately
to any teen
it 's difficult to conceive of anyone who has reached puberty actually finding the characters in slackers or their antics amusing , let alone funny .
reminds me of a vastly improved germanic version of my big fat greek wedding
there 's a thin line between likably old-fashioned and fuddy-duddy , and the count of monte cristo ... never quite settles on either side .
watch them go about their daily activities for two whole hours
without the vital comic ingredient of the hilarious writer-director himself
turned them
screenwriter dan schneider and director shawn levy
characters in this picture
just different bodies for sharp objects
pasolini film
accidental spy
halfway mark it takes an abrupt turn into glucose sentimentality and laughable contrivance .
crazier than michael jackson on the top floor of a skyscraper
visual rorschach test
a girl-meets-girl romantic comedy
having been immersed in a foreign culture only to find that human nature is pretty much the same all over
two hours
pleasure .
this film is part of that delicate canon
a chilling movie without oppressive gore .
machinery
the past 20 minutes
bowel movements than this long-on-the-shelf , point-and-shoot exercise in gimmicky crime drama
poetic imagery
hrs
queen 's
both children and parents
captured the chaos of an urban conflagration
the really bad blair witch project
ratchets up the stirring soundtrack , throws in a fish-out-of-water gag and lets the cliched dialogue rip .
disappointingly
be both hugely entertaining and uplifting
suddenly
during the film 's final -lrb- restored -rrb- third
the mid - '90s
as a workable primer for the region 's recent history
street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches , gratuitous violence
seen the deep like you see it in these harrowing surf shots
was feeling this movie until it veered off too far into the exxon zone , and left me behind at the station looking for a return ticket to realism .
with a persecuted `` other
essentially a collection of bits --
there is little else to recommend `` never again . ''
television , music and stand-up comedy
befallen every other carmen
'll probably love it .
, this is the movie for you
a nightmare
lai 's villainous father
heal after the death of a child
a movie that will wear you out and make you misty even when you do n't
matches neorealism 's impact
is that it 's not nearly long enough .
full-bodied
integrated
a little more human being ,
endure its extremely languorous rhythms , waiting for happiness
, worse
, point-and-shoot exercise
leaden
is n't katherine
this is a seriously intended movie that is not easily forgotten .
not a schlocky creature
martin
the extremely competent hitman films such as pulp fiction and get shorty resonate a sardonic verve to their caustic purpose for existing
fears and slights
anyplace special
's nothing here to match that movie 's intermittent moments of inspiration .
but by no means all -rrb-
to risk american scorn
the astronauts
is the needlessly poor quality of its archival prints and film footage
made vittorio de sica proud
, and to her inventive director
does seem pretty unbelievable at times
masterpiece
bathroom
a fast-moving and cheerfully simplistic 88 minutes of exaggerated action
the dog days of august upon us
intermittently wise script
spades -- charisma .
any intellectual arguments
to be a drama
language and
schoolgirl obsession
to sit back and enjoy a couple of great actors hamming it up
feel sanitised and stagey
to the population
essentially , the film is weak on detail and strong on personality
in heart what it lacks in outright newness
well i 'm almost recommending it , anyway
realistic , non-exploitive approach
aging ,
to showcase the canadian 's inane ramblings
keen eye , sweet spirit and good taste
at least a decent attempt
been-told-a
opportunity
vainglorious
made a great saturday night live sketch
the narrator and the other characters try to convince us that acting transfigures esther , but she 's never seen speaking on stage ; one feels cheated , and
not bad , but not all that good .
accumulate
, you could restage the whole thing in your bathtub .
sing beautifully and act adequately
come face-to-face with a couple dragons
than an amusement
that the film is less than 90 minutes
tries to be much more
his women
interesting work
costner 's warm-milk persona is just as ill-fitting as shadyac 's perfunctory directing chops , and some of the more overtly silly dialogue would sink laurence olivier
is neither light nor magical enough to bring off this kind of whimsy .
bloody
a parsec
from an eccentric and good-naturedly aimless story
no , paralyzed
a stupid , derivative horror film that substitutes extreme
confessional
the endless action sequences
classify
's been sitting open too long
blanket
haunting than those in mr. spielberg 's 1993 classic
the narrator and the other characters try to convince us that acting transfigures esther , but she 's never seen speaking on stage
one bald
dumb drug jokes
male
director michael apted and
a hugely rewarding experience that 's every bit as enlightening , insightful and entertaining as grant 's two best films -- four weddings and a funeral and bridget jones 's diary .
` scream . '
exercise in nostalgia
by the power and grace of one of the greatest natural sportsmen of modern times
well cast and well directed - a powerful drama with enough sardonic wit to keep it from being maudlin .
saw a movie
with every cinematic tool
remain
's really little more than a particularly slanted , gay s\/m fantasy , enervating and deadeningly drawn-out
that the airhead movie business deserves from him right now
healthy eccentric inspiration and ambition
a scorchingly plotted dramatic scenario
might want to check it out
written a more credible script , though with the same number of continuity errors
work as a piece of storytelling
to digest
it 's not as awful as some of the recent hollywood trip tripe ...
jokey approach
such a fine idea for a film , and such a stultifying ,
primary
a collective heart attack
this film , which may be why it works as well as it does
in his profession
cross between highlander and lolita .
playwright
dramatics
released in this condition
saw benigni 's pinocchio at a public park
a well-rounded tribute to a man whose achievements -- and complexities -- reached far beyond the end zone
tries hard to make the most of a bumper
no one involved , save dash , shows the slightest aptitude for acting
places
the world 's best actors ,
emotional blandness
... a trashy little bit of fluff stuffed with enjoyable performances and a bewildering sense of self-importance
another example of how sandler is losing his touch
definition
the next generation
who 's fallen under the sweet , melancholy spell of this unique director 's previous films
bracingly truthful
is at 22 a powerful young actor
quaint
no cliche escapes the perfervid treatment of gang warfare called ces wild .
its generic villains
is admirable
overexposed waste
ugly and destructive little \*\*\*\*
cliches , painful improbability
real subject
lurks
straightforward
for a litmus test of the generation gap and not bad enough to repulse any generation of its fans
must have been lost in the mail
timid and
gorgeous , passionate
its recent predecessor miserably
enjoy moaning about their cruel fate
is certainly a serviceable melodrama
a highly gifted 12-year-old instead of a grown man
all manner
sort of amazing
families looking for a clean , kid-friendly outing
addiction
a terrific look
-- and
k-19
should not get the first and last look at one of the most triumphant performances of vanessa redgrave 's career .
comedic songs
's pretentious in a way that verges on the amateurish .
green dragon
argento 's hollywood counterparts
michael myers
10 seconds
light-hearted profile
sex in a bid to hold our attention
limply between bizarre comedy and pallid horror
a knockout of a closing line
`` me without you '' is a probing examination of a female friendship set against a few dynamic decades .
to laugh at how bad
pretension .
worth your time
keep the movie from ever reaching the comic heights it obviously desired
bombs
spy-action
sweeping modern china
peak
cunning that even the most jaded cinema audiences will leave the auditorium feeling dizzy , confused , and totally disorientated
just offensive
submerged here
is clearly well-meaning and sincere
, bigelow demonstrates a breadth of vision and an attention to detail that propels her into the upper echelons of the directing world .
to spend 4 units of your day
heavy traffic
synagogue
chan movie
heartland
know your ice-t 's from your cool-j 's to realize that as far as these shootings are concerned , something is rotten in the state of california
possibly the most irresponsible picture ever released by a major film studio .
than a little
incident
offers little insight
where uptight , middle class bores like antonia can feel good about themselves
both people 's capacity
as a remake , it 's a pale imitation .
had free rein
cornball sequel .
fascinating byways
surreal sense
it certainly got lost in the `` soon-to-be-forgettable '' section of the quirky rip-off prison romp pile .
i 'm all for the mentally challenged getting their fair shot in the movie business , but
thrives on artificiality
neither of them deserves eric schaeffer
even by the intentionally low standards of frat-boy humor , sorority boys is a bowser .
chris columbus ' sequel
the right film
steadily
human tragedy
on an aircraft carrier
the holy spirit
more predictable
the rescue in the final reel
used to make movies , but also
that bears more than a whiff of exploitation , despite iwai 's vaunted empathy
matters ,
has claws enough to get inside you and stay there for a couple of hours
this story of a determined woman 's courage to find her husband in a war zone
a campfire around midnight
trump card being the dreary mid-section of the film
holds the film together with a supremely kittenish performance that gradually accumulates more layers
implies in its wake the intractable , irreversible flow of history
the illogic
the ranks of the players
melds
wickedly
was n't enough
straight from the ages
it would be better as a diary or documentary
save
than the phantom menace
sweet home alabama is n't going to win any academy awards , but this date-night diversion will definitely win some hearts .
cox is far more concerned with aggrandizing madness , not the man , and the results might drive you crazy
some sort
control-alt-delete
the highest power of all
demme 's
brilliantly written and well-acted , yellow asphalt is an uncompromising film .
get a kick out of goofy brits
of juliette binoche
's very much like life itself .
bit from the classics `` wait until dark ''
from michael cunningham 's novel
make it seem .
plastic knickknacks
with a clever pseudo-bio that manages to have a good time as it doles out pieces of the famous director 's life
has n't gone straight to video
, considering that baird is a former film editor , the movie is rather choppy .
reno -rrb- lets her radical flag fly , taking angry potshots at george w. bush , henry kissinger , larry king , et al.
fails to justify the build-up .
rare family movie
with a jarring , new-agey tone creeping into the second half
ryoko hirosue
claus
some effective moments
fewer deliberate laughs , more inadvertent ones and stunningly trite songs
when the explosions start
appear foolish and shallow rather than , as was more likely ,
, forgettably pleasant from start to finish
off
suggests it
newcomer
awed
difficult to discern if this is a crazy work of disturbed genius or merely 90 minutes of post-adolescent electra rebellion
work and 2002 's first great film
if the film has a problem , its shortness disappoints :
up-and-coming documentarians
a hypnotic cyber hymn and a cruel story of youth culture .
the wrath of khan
peter sellers , kenneth williams , et
mourns her tragedies
for a film that relies on personal relationships
fun about this silly , outrageous , ingenious thriller
poor editing ,
many things -- stoner midnight flick , sci-fi deconstruction , gay fantasia --
of an altogether darker side
overall picture
your ego
achieving some honest insight into relationships
orders
as one
fencing scenes
that this is a mormon family movie , and a sappy , preachy one at that
hobbled
bmw
god bless crudup and his aversion to taking the easy hollywood road and cashing in on his movie-star gorgeousness .
among three strands which allow us to view events as if through a prism
's trying to do
kids five and up will be delighted with the fast , funny , and even touching story .
flex-a-thon
is the first film i 've ever seen that had no obvious directing involved
too dense & about
depend on what experiences you bring to it and what associations you choose to make
gorgeous animation and a lame story -lrb- like , say , treasure planet -rrb- or so-so animation and an exciting , clever story with a batch of appealing characters
enchanted with low-life tragedy and
degrades its characters , its stars and its audience .
a renowned indian film culture
is a remarkably accessible and haunting film
anyone in his right mind would even think to make the attraction a movie
young and old alike to go see this unique and entertaining twist on the classic whale 's tale
toward maximum comfort and familiarity
a good , dry , reliable textbook
's begun to split up so that it can do even more damage
resurrection is n't exactly quality cinema
prove that movie-star intensity can overcome bad hair design
's a road-trip drama with too many wrong turns .
that delivers on the promise of excitement
, danny is a frighteningly fascinating contradiction .
a 65th class reunion mixer
from the suggested and the unknown
mainstream audiences will find little of interest in this film , which is often preachy and poorly acted .
time of favor
dani kouyate
jumbled fantasy comedy
are n't removed and inquisitive enough for that
if there was actually one correct interpretation , but
, and gently tedious in its comedy
charming , funny and beautifully
undead action flick formula
ca n't make up its mind whether it wants to be a gangster flick or an art film .
brief pretentious period
an engrossing portrait of uncompromising artists trying to create something original against the backdrop of a corporate music industry that only seems to care about the bottom line
new director 's
, the film shatters you in waves .
malle 's
of your own precious life
the plot has a number of holes , and at times it 's simply baffling .
of the greatest natural sportsmen of modern times
have been as a film
but also nicely done
of mostly martha
a completely predictable plot
finest
surveyed high school students ... and came back with the astonishing revelation that `` they wanted to see something that did n't talk down to them . ''
telegraphed well
innovations and glimpse
is its surreal sense of humor and technological finish
dorm rooms
what truth can be discerned from non-firsthand experience , and specifically
a character faced with the possibility that her life is meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance , in a movie that is definitely meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance .
most of the film feels conceived and shot on the fly -- like between lunch breaks for shearer 's radio show and his simpson voice-overs .
the pieces
very mild rental
verbal duel
screwing things
... has about 3\/4th the fun of its spry 2001 predecessor -- but it 's a rushed , slapdash , sequel-for-the-sake - of-a-sequel with less than half the plot and ingenuity .
weakly acted
takes great pleasure in watching the resourceful molly stay a step ahead of her pursuers
nationwide blight
to be taken seriously
poet and drinker
corporate
sometimes charming , sometimes infuriating
presents himself
movie-biz
is n't nearly as downbeat as it sounds , but strikes a tone that 's alternately melancholic , hopeful and strangely funny .
astounding
classic text
fragmented
nifty plot line
morose
arise
watchable yet hardly memorable .
with flashbulb editing as cover for the absence of narrative continuity , undisputed is nearly incoherent , an excuse to get to the closing bout ... by which time it 's impossible to care who wins .
break your heart many times
of all the emotions and life experiences
to be quentin tarantino when they grow up
loud , witless mess
twenty years after its first release , e.t. remains the most wondrous of all hollywood fantasies -- and the apex of steven spielberg 's misunderstood career .
offers an aids subtext ,
devastating , eloquent clarity
his hero 's background or motivations
though it goes further than both , anyone who has seen the hunger or cat people will find little new here , but a tasty performance from vincent gallo lifts this tale of cannibal lust above the ordinary .
seigner
than 9 1\/2 weeks
comic book guy on `` the simpsons ''
on in favor of sentimental war movies
the movie is hardly a masterpiece
war ii memories
when a movie has stuck around for this long , you know there 's something there .
last 15 years
to the divine calling of education and a demonstration of the painstaking
as an introduction to the man 's theories and influence , derrida is all but useless
globetrotters-generals
praiseworthy
because there 's no rooting interest
to get you under its spell
the catch is that they 're stuck with a script that prevents them from firing on all cylinders .
is forced to choose between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
can seem tiresomely simpleminded
even the hastily and amateurishly drawn animation
less pimps
can see mediocre cresting on the next wave
funny ,
of big-screen poke-mania
loses its overall sense of mystery and
teen movie
to look ahead and resist living in a past
the island of lost dreams
the cliches
shiri is a must for genre fans .
i 'd want something a bit more complex than we were soldiers to be remembered by .
all leather pants & augmented boobs , hawn
were not
to justifying the hype that surrounded its debut at the sundance film festival
so easy
an incredibly narrow in-joke
director and
gaping plot holes sink this ` sub ' - standard thriller and drag audience enthusiasm to crush depth .
great cinema
well-crafted
as it stands it 's an opera movie for the buffs .
drab
motown 's
ugly ideas instead of ugly behavior
of the people who want to believe in it the most
work -- is charming
confounding because it solemnly advances a daringly preposterous thesis
a film that plays things so nice 'n safe as to often play like a milquetoast movie of the week blown up for the big screen .
worst -- and only --
his outstanding performance as bond in die
rivals
the power of strong voices
operas .
tian 's
, getting there is not even half the interest .
to admit it
her typical blend
'm not sure these words have ever been together in the same sentence
hold and grips
defiant
included
it 's a piece of handiwork that shows its indie tatters and self-conscious seams in places , but has some quietly moving moments and an intelligent subtlety .
hopefully , sets the tone for a summer of good stuff
regret
this character that may well not have existed on paper
i do n't blame eddie murphy but should n't owen wilson know a movie must have a story and a script ?
open yourself
obvious , obnoxious and didactic burlesque
if you can keep your eyes open amid all the blood and gore , you 'll see del toro has brought unexpected gravity to blade ii .
meets so many of the challenges it poses for itself that one can forgive the film its flaws .
's impossible to even categorize this as a smutty guilty pleasure .
offer any insights that have n't been thoroughly debated in the media already ,
a keep - 'em - guessing plot and an affectionate take on its screwed-up characters .
the subtitled costume drama is set in a remote african empire before cell phones , guns , and the internal combustion engine
by director jon purdy 's sledgehammer sap
insight and
its relaxed
a chick
with a single
amazingly evocative film
one of our best actors
the isolation of these characters
what 's hard to understand is why anybody picked it up .
the diva shrewdly
bang your head on the seat in front of you , at its cluelessness ,
wooden delivery
` possession , '
reasonably
transform themselves
goes off the beaten path , not necessarily for the better
cinema seats
takes such a speedy swan dive from `` promising ''
a much better mother-daughter tale
street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches ,
the existence of the wise , wizened visitor from a faraway planet
holm
of bug-eyed monsters
with its own solemn insights
for an hour , in which we 're told something creepy and vague is in the works
a pretty good job
a very rainy
translating
too goofy
may not be a breakthrough in filmmaking
prose
vastly improved
a decent sense
direction to give the film a soul and an unabashed sense of good old-fashioned escapism
taste
think of themselves and their clients
several runs
undying , traditional politesse
of a chick
one whose target demographic is likely still in the single digits
transparent
its wheels
to 7th-century oral traditions
indoctrinated prejudice
cheap
's definitely not
the usual two-dimensional offerings
to a single man 's struggle to regain his life , his dignity and his music
will absolutely crack you up with her crass , then gasp for gas , verbal deportment
the direction , by george hickenlooper
there 's an epic here ,
doubting
sprinkled with a few remarks so geared
the emphasis on the latter
stifles
colosseum
perform
directs this film always keeping the balance between the fantastic and the believable
grand
two literary figures
off spookily enough
, you might be wishing for a watch that makes time go faster rather than the other way around .
that same option to slap her creators because they 're clueless and inept
lan yu seems altogether too slight to be called any kind of masterpiece .
, standard disney animated fare , with enough creative energy and wit to entertain all ages .
starts off promisingly but then proceeds to flop
palpable chemistry
oscar caliber cast
you have once again entered the bizarre realm where director adrian lyne holds sway , where all relationships are simultaneously broadly metaphorical , oddly abstract , and excruciatingly literal .
guys and
to make the film relevant today , without fully understanding what it was that made the story relevant in the first place
lock , stock
a big meal of cliches that the talented cast generally
a kingdom more mild than wild
never lets us forget that bourne was once an amoral assassin just like the ones who are pursuing him
summer season
has such an irrepressible passion for sappy situations and dialogue
is an inspirational love story , capturing the innocence and idealism of that first encounter
little action ,
make a convincing case for the relevance of these two 20th-century footnotes .
interested to see what all the fuss is about
fun
rounded and revealing overview
on true events
thirteen conversations about one thing , for all its generosity and optimism , never resorts to easy feel-good sentiments
in a lake
is sure to give you a lot of laughs in this simple , sweet and romantic comedy .
some freudian puppet
characteristically startling
heroic deserves a look
from a woodland stream
carlin and
bruce willis
feeling
there 's real visual charge to the filmmaking , and a strong erotic spark to the most crucial lip-reading sequence
of male intrigue
could have used some informed , adult hindsight
difficult and sad
just more of the same , done with noticeably less energy and imagination
delivers without sham the raw-nerved story
divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood
sometimes beautiful adaptation
the improbable `` formula 51 ''
other than its one good idea -rrb-
short of a travesty of a transvestite comedy
, narc takes a walking-dead , cop-flick subgenre and beats new life into it .
a good yarn --
an achingly enthralling premise ,
being both revelatory and narcissistic
jake gyllenhaal
rooting against
the holocaust has generated
watch as a good spaghetti western
in japan
, it employs changes that fit it well rather than ones that were imposed for the sake of commercial sensibilities
several of steven soderbergh 's earlier films
by the mere suggestion of serial killers
uzumaki
your secret agent decoder ring
and cinemantic flair
director boris von sychowski
escaped the lifetime network
runs around
should appreciate its whimsical humor
usher
an incredibly thoughtful , deeply meditative picture
it would have become a camp adventure , one of those movies that 's so bad it starts to become good .
for any hefty anti-establishment message in what is essentially a whip-crack of a buddy movie that ends with a whimper
a few energetic stunt sequences briefly enliven the film
, inspiring
that 's held
screen with considerable appeal
canada 's arctic light
but also intriguing and honorable ,
complex , laden with plenty of baggage and
will be a good -lrb- successful -rrb- rental . '
, but not all that good .
packed
lucratively
a thoroughly modern maiden
mother\/daughter
of redemption and regeneration
george orwell turning over
nary an original idea -lrb- or role , or edit , or score , or anything , really -rrb-
mtv 's
to treat its characters , weak and strong , as fallible human beings , not caricatures , and
callar
it 's not too bad .
a winner
of the film 's present
sci-fi action thriller
forgotten front
refreshed and hopeful
antique pulp
bad to be good
these characters ' foibles a timeless and unique perspective
when a little old-fashioned storytelling would come in handy
is a probing examination of a female friendship set against a few dynamic decades
sad sack
piccoli 's performance
the escape from new york series
a bittersweet drama about the limbo of grief and how truth-telling
that 's when you 're in the most trouble
sons , loyalty
the fetid underbelly
toughest
turning leys ' fable
sad in the middle of hopeful
's simultaneously
four similar kidnappings before
teenage girl
is straight from the saturday morning cartoons
two guys who desperately want to be quentin tarantino when they grow up
itself ,
look-see
is a frighteningly fascinating contradiction .
shakespeare
finally aged past his prime
a different and emotionally reserved type of survival story -- a film less about refracting all of world war ii through the specific conditions of one man , and more about that man lost in its midst .
to engage children emotionally
crooning
mindless and boring
seem fresh again
that too becomes off-putting
's attracting audiences to unfaithful
such a well-defined sense
a rather , er , bubbly exchange
the problem is that it is one that allows him to churn out one mediocre movie after another .
with little logic or continuity
a hint of joy , preferring to focus on the humiliation of martin as he defecates in bed
the finish line
it is supposed to be , but ca n't really call it a work of art
is based on a nicholas sparks best seller
relentlessly downbeat
as this particular film
does it come close to being exciting .
sarah 's dedication to finding her husband
in visual fertility treasure planet rivals the top japanese animations of recent vintage .
light-footed
her
an `` o bruin , where art thou
ethereal
lively songs for deft punctuation
spinning credits sequence
of the nincompoop benigni persona
ooze
cimarron
is somehow
manages not only
, slightly strange french films
-rrb-
is very slow
amateur '
mourning in favor of bogus spiritualism
crafted but emotionally
into melancholia
zoning ordinances to protect your community from the dullest science fiction
growing more and more frustrated and detached as vincent became more and more abhorrent
be all that interesting
to compensate for the paper-thin characterizations and facile situations
motivated by nothing
energetic , violent movie
paints a specifically urban sense of disassociation here .
mugs his way
of both thematic content and narrative strength
logical loopholes
woody allen movie
go to a bank manager
the resonant
to be hired to portray richard dawson
jam
on a certain base level
by the people who can still give him work
great rewards
the unfulfilling , incongruous
rank as one of the cleverest , most deceptively amusing comedies of the year .
minds and hearts
each one
fessenden has nurtured his metaphors at the expense of his narrative , but he does display an original talent .
some difficult relationships in the present
the conclusion
would n't exist without the precedent of yiddish theater , whose jolly , fun-for-fun 's - sake communal spirit goes to the essence of broadway
comments
your skin
-lrb- but -rrb- there is n't much about k-19
where all the buttons are
roads
something hip and transgressive was being attempted here that stubbornly refused to gel
need , neurosis and nervy
the fabulous stains
's also one of the smartest
, with increasingly amused irony , the relationship between reluctant captors and befuddled captives .
may take its sweet time to get wherever it 's going , but if you have the patience for it , you wo n't feel like it 's wasted yours .
so gracefully
french coming-of-age film
boy , has this franchise ever run out of gas .
one of these days hollywood will come up with an original idea for a teen movie ,
german occupation
has a film 's title served such dire warning .
the politics that thump through it
, and not worth
obvious determination to shock at any cost
be caught in a heady whirl of new age-inspired good intentions
through raging fire
with an alien deckhand
that would have made vittorio de sica proud
wants desperately to come off as a fanciful film about the typical problems of average people .
of the thousands
offensive , waste of time , money and celluloid
attempts to humanize its subject
clashing
that rare movie that works on any number of levels --
it 's the days of our lives
do than of what he had actually done
rejects patent solutions to dramatize life 's messiness from inside out , in all its strange quirks
the field no
creepy-scary
, interview with the assassin draws its considerable power from simplicity .
is a visual treat for all audiences
is virtually absent
for pg-13
de niro 's right-hand goombah
oops , she 's really done it this time .
but it
guy-in-a-dress
than girls , who learns that believing in something does matter
a fast-paced , glitzy but extremely silly piece .
more intellectually scary
burrito
any dummies guide
, we never really get inside of them .
nightmarish images
interesting social parallel and defiant aesthetic
from a riot-control projectile or my own tortured psyche
like their characters
does a flip-flop
peter jackson
find better entertainment
be inside looking out ,
watch on video
park and his founding partner , yong kang ,
's so successful at lodging itself in the brain
effective portrait
actor raymond j. barry is perfectly creepy and believable .
what makes their project so interesting
that , even in all its director 's cut glory , he 's made a film that 's barely shocking , barely interesting and most of all , barely anything
you will never forget
will forgive any shoddy product as long as there 's a little girl-on-girl action
real-time rhythms
sparkling , often hilarious romantic jealousy comedy ...
the plot and a powerfully evocative mood
look at , listen to , and
an hour and twenty-some minutes
so much that it 's forgivable that the plot feels
haneke 's
refreshing visit
albeit one made by the smartest kids in class
marine
emperor
sticks ,
more to be prescribed than recommended -- as visually bland as a dentist 's waiting room , complete with soothing muzak and a cushion of predictable narrative rhythms
by director michael apted and writer tom stoppard
daft by half ... but supremely good natured .
zhang 's last film , the cuddly shower ,
updating works
of the world 's best actors , daniel auteuil ,
definite weaknesses
failing to find a spark of its own
upsetting and thought-provoking , the film has an odd purity that does n't bring you into the characters so much as it has you study them .
to drag two-thirds through , when the melodramatic aspects start to overtake the comedy
's also curious to note that this film , like the similarly ill-timed antitrust , is easily as bad at a fraction the budget
's plenty to enjoy -- in no small part thanks to lau
cliched
arnold schwarzenegger
if you ever wanted to be an astronaut , this is the ultimate movie experience
the film runs on a little longer than it needs to -- muccino either does n't notice when his story ends or just ca n't tear himself away from the characters --
reveals the true intent of her film by carefully selecting interview subjects who will construct a portrait of castro so predominantly charitable it can only be seen as propaganda
two-dimensional and pointless
first
the survivors
as ex-marine walter , who may or may not have shot kennedy , actor raymond j. barry is perfectly creepy and believable .
would probably be duking it out with the queen of the damned for the honor
to turn it into a movie
war tribute
a quiet family drama with a little bit of romance and a dose of darkness
the pitfalls
the mere suggestion , albeit a visually compelling one ,
very interesting and
while waiting for things to happen
overstylized
the stomach-knotting suspense
it 's not particularly well made , but since i found myself howling more than cringing , i 'd say the film works .
unlike lots of hollywood fluff
because relatively nothing happens
against the humanity of a psycho
the knowledge
pretty linear and
than anyone could desire to the cheap , graceless , hackneyed sci-fi serials of the '30s and '40s
kinnear 's performance is a career-defining revelation .
for karen black , who camps up a storm as a fringe feminist conspiracy theorist named dirty dick
the young stars are too cute ;
unfolds in a low-key , organic way that encourages you to accept it as life and go with its flow .
saddled with an unwieldy cast of characters and angles ,
it is most of the things costner movies are known for
the power of the huston performance , which seems so larger than life and yet so fragile
her own film language
corners
'60s
powerful political message
christian bale 's
, but of how that man single-handedly turned a plane full of hard-bitten , cynical journalists into what was essentially , by campaign 's end , an extended publicity department
tearful
digital video experiment
thomas kincaid
grieving
supposed to be having a collective heart attack
like literary conceits
the modern rut of narrative banality
niro and murphy
irreverent energy
do n't .
an easy movie to watch
into it
to recovering from its demented premise
strikes hardest ... when it reminds you how pertinent its dynamics remain .
of oddballs
stagy set
enchanted with low-life tragedy and liberally seasoned with emotional outbursts ...
there are lulls
more challenging than your average television biopic
real vitality
the seamy underbelly of the criminal world
leather warriors and switchblade sexpot
portrays their cartoon counterparts well
watches them
a searing , epic treatment of a nationwide blight that seems to be ,
thrill you ,
suitably kooky which should appeal to women and
children , a heartfelt romance for teenagers
baby boomers
with laptops , cell phones and sketchy business plans
a conundrum
starts off so bad
vague impressions and
distinguished film legacy
part thanks
plodding and
strong-minded
's mildly entertaining , especially
is a beautifully shot , but ultimately flawed film about growing up in japan .
arthur dong 's family fundamentals does
of tradition and warmth
labute 's careful handling makes the material seem genuine rather than pandering .
a mesmerizing one
favor
the intricate preciseness of the best short story writing
kill the effect
would expect from the directors of the little mermaid and aladdin
will stand in future years as an eloquent memorial to the world trade center tragedy .
participation
a story worth caring about
mira nair 's
the capacity
populating
of two directors
her other obligations
the script 's snazzy dialogue establishes a realistic atmosphere that involves us in the unfolding crisis , but
of a sitcom apparatus
avoids all the comic possibilities of its situation , and becomes one more dumb high school comedy about sex gags and prom dates .
tired , unnecessary retread
none of this is meaningful or memorable , but frosting is n't , either
phifer and cam
that it has none of the pushiness and decibel volume of most contemporary comedies
's hard to imagine any recent film , independent or otherwise , that makes as much of a mess as this one
is put in an impossible spot because his character 's deceptions ultimately undo him and the believability of the entire scenario .
like a bunch of talented thesps slumming it
its exquisite acting
off the page , and for the memorable character creations
it 's refreshing that someone understands the need for the bad boy
are especially fine .
unlikeable
less-than-compelling
convincingly paints a specifically urban sense of disassociation here .
below is well below expectations .
sort of like michael jackson 's nose
shave ice without the topping
sticks rigidly to the paradigm , rarely permitting its characters more than two obvious dimensions and repeatedly placing them in contrived , well-worn situations .
your screening
, even delectable
a date
robert altman , spike lee
a thick shmear
its 112-minute length
make no mistake
attraction and
to recommend the film
to watch as an exploratory medical procedure or an autopsy
enough intelligence , wit or innovation
of bibi
his usual fluttering and stammering
precision
good old fashioned spooks
increasingly far-fetched events
evelyn 's strong cast and surehanded direction make for a winning , heartwarming yarn .
's not very well shot or composed or edited
like american pie
to break through the wall her character erects
smothered
at how western foreign policy - however well intentioned - can wreak havoc in other cultures
lot funnier
a very bleak day
's too committed
ever made about tattoos
douglas mcgrath 's
lai
this overlong infomercial , due out on video before month 's end
warm the hearts of animation enthusiasts of all ages
or cautionary tale
of ismail merchant 's work
in 1990
peploe 's
good natured warning
niftiest trick
jeopardy
mildly funny
even after 90 minutes of playing opposite each other
it will gratify anyone who has ever suspected hollywood of being overrun by corrupt and hedonistic weasels .
london life
in grand passion
nearly terminal
along familiar territory
iris '' or `` american beauty
however well intentioned
had the best intentions
treasure and
plot , characters , drama , emotions ,
michel piccoli 's
an american
pushed
cuteness , amy 's career success -lrb- she 's a best-selling writer of self-help books who ca n't help herself -rrb-
is a strength of a documentary to disregard available bias , especially as temptingly easy as it would have been with this premise
danny
more interested in asking questions
fast and furious
hawke 's film ,
wallace , who wrote gibson 's braveheart as well as the recent pearl harbor ,
other actors
flawless amounts of acting , direction , story and pace
evil
a strict reality
seem goofy rather than provocative
take us
spied with my little eye ... a mediocre collection of cookie-cutter action scenes and occasionally inspired dialogue bits
witnesses
at best , slightly
can release your pent up anger
be everyone 's bag of popcorn
it 's just too bad the screenwriters eventually shoot themselves in the feet with cop flick cliches like an oily arms dealer , squad car pile-ups and the requisite screaming captain .
that explores the monster 's psychology not in order to excuse him but rather to demonstrate that his pathology evolved from human impulses that grew hideously twisted
sturm
set up a dualistic battle between good and evil
're never sure how things will work out
funny in a way that 's too loud , too goofy and too short of an attention span
been done before
anteing up
the culmination of everyone 's efforts
read the book
can hardly be underestimated .
ba , murdock and rest of the a-team
're definitely convinced that these women are spectacular
some of the characters die and others do n't , and the film pretends that those living have learned some sort of lesson
-- and ours --
of french cinema 's master craftsmen
appears to have given up on in favor of sentimental war movies in the vein of ` we were soldiers
a few minutes here and there
from being a total rehash
-lrb- allen 's -rrb-
swimming gets the details right , from its promenade of barely clad bodies in myrtle beach , s.c. , to the adrenaline jolt of a sudden lunch rush at the diner .
it 's about family
protagonists '
for history buffs
has a great hook , some clever bits and well-drawn , if standard issue , characters , but
in the endlessly challenging maze of moviegoing
would have a good time here .
its poignant and uplifting story in a stunning fusion of music and images
is there to give them a good time
as he tells a story as horrifying as any in the heart-breakingly extensive annals of white-on-black racism
absorbing , largely
of actors
is not so much a work of entertainment
it may not be a huge cut of above the rest
editorial process
it is gory
into the characters
fulfills the minimum requirement of disney animation .
the film 's darker moments
his first film , the full monty
miss hawaiian tropic pageant
though harris is affecting at times
think you see
the freedom to feel contradictory things
lika
too shallow for an older one .
thinking urgently
of colorful , dramatized pbs program
make the most of a bumper
glass 's dirgelike score becomes a fang-baring lullaby
expressing itself in every way imaginable
by his lack of self-awareness
ultimately becomes a simplistic story about a dysfunctional parent-child relationship
with a script that prevents them from firing on all cylinders
in the flip-flop of courtship
directed by charles stone iii
you want to see a flick about telemarketers
a delightful , if minor , pastry of a movie .
is rote spookiness ,
's steeped in mystery and a ravishing , baroque beauty
star and
`` lilo & stitch '' reach the emotion or timelessness of disney 's great past , or even that of more recent successes such as `` mulan '' or `` tarzan
something about watching a squad of psychopathic underdogs whale the tar out of unsuspecting lawmen that reaches across time and distance
an alternate version , but as the ultimate exercise in viewing deleted scenes
are supposed to have pulled off four similar kidnappings before
laser
will guarantee to have you leaving the theater with a smile on your face .
the most severe kind
wonderfully warm human drama
is suitable summer entertainment that offers escapism without requiring a great deal of thought .
its ripe recipe , inspiring ingredients
he was about inner consciousness
the high-concept scenario soon proves preposterous , the acting is robotically italicized , and truth-in-advertising hounds take note :
method
big fat pain .
of a mexican icon
the bad sound
the movie is a desperate miscalculation .
sit in neutral , hoping for a stiff wind to blow it uphill or something
vibe
the characters ' moves are often more predictable than their consequences
vaudeville partners
with the preteen boy in mind
this movie is careless and unfocused .
as this one has
a savage john waters-like humor that dances on the edge of tastelessness without ever quite falling over .
's a shame that the storyline and its underlying themes ... finally seem so impersonal or even shallow
the acting is amateurish , the cinematography is atrocious , the direction is clumsy ,
's going to happen
juliette binoche 's sand is vivacious , but it 's hard to sense that powerhouse of 19th-century prose behind her childlike smile
an honored screen veteran and
are nowhere near as vivid as the 19th-century ones .
dead-on in election
is about quiet , decisive moments between members of the cultural elite as they determine how to proceed as the world implodes
, the story offers a trenchant critique of capitalism .
like coming into a long-running , well-written television series where you 've missed the first half-dozen episodes and probably wo n't see the next six .
takes aim on political correctness and suburban families
shock and amaze
that i want
i 'd say the film works
the movie grows boring despite the scenery .
pimps
yi
new relevance
too many chefs fussing over too weak a recipe
us too drunk on the party favors to sober us up with the transparent attempts at moralizing
becomes a bit of a mishmash : a tearjerker that does n't and a thriller that wo n't
jolie 's performance
the tissues
would be shocked if there was actually one correct interpretation , but that should n't make the movie or the discussion any less enjoyable
between the often literal riffs of early zucker brothers\/abrahams films
muted freak-out
naturalness
dorm
of the dialogue jar
make it a great piece to watch with kids and use to introduce video as art
left with a sour taste in your mouth
foreign policy
a tedious parable about honesty and good sportsmanship .
no immediate inclination to provide a fourth book
smoky and inviting
convinces us
caper movies
delving
be much funnier than anything in the film
and narrative strength
need the lesson in repugnance
like the series
despite an impressive roster of stars and direction from kathryn bigelow , the weight of water is oppressively heavy .
than a night out
ennui
proves that hollywood no longer has a monopoly on mindless action
makes up for with its heart
humanizing
observation
as believable
betters
rhapsodic dialogue
suffers from two fatal ailments -- a dearth of vitality and a story that 's shapeless and uninflected .
never rises to its full potential as a film
as stimulating & heart-rate-raising as any james bond thriller
stretched over the nearly 80-minute running time
, but
to arrest development in a dead-end existence
much to absorb and
in this film , aussie david caesar channels the not-quite-dead career of guy ritchie .
gradually
's fairly lame , making it par for the course for disney sequels
, it still cuts all the way down to broken bone .
informative , intriguing , observant , often touching ...
at least
blue crush
witless mess
director hoffman , his writer and kline 's agent
sweet home alabama is n't as funny as you 'd hoped .
presents himself as the boy puppet pinocchio ,
formula
and comedy bits
heartbreak and rebellion
spontaneity in its execution and
bette davis , cast as joan ,
fabuleux
would pay a considerable ransom not to be looking at
t-tell stance
makes you care about music you may not have heard before
works well enough ,
i 'd recommend waiting for dvd and just skipping straight to her scenes .
spiritual people
a low-rent retread of the alien pictures .
's boring
whom
a lifetime movie about men
seen george roy hill 's 1973 film ,
character portrait , romantic comedy and
possess
humour and pathos
's that rare family movie -- genuine and sweet without relying on animation or dumb humor
depends if you believe that the shocking conclusion is too much of a plunge or not
for justice for two crimes from which many of us have not yet recovered
too many contrivances and
tsai ming-liang 's ghosts are painfully aware of their not-being .
corny visual puns
would be like to be smack in the middle of a war zone armed with nothing but a camera
has filmed the opera exactly as the libretto directs , ideally capturing the opera 's drama and lyricism
milks drama when she should be building suspense
his ` angels
brave and sweetly
defies logic , the laws of physics and almost anyone 's willingness to believe in it
from the perspective of aurelie and christelle
under the skin of a man we only know as an evil , monstrous lunatic
pull his head out
neglecting its less conspicuous writing strength
historical context
grant is n't cary and bullock is n't katherine
achieving
from the french film industry in years
registering a blip on the radar screen of 2002
if you do n't ... well
when sitting around a campfire around midnight , telling creepy stories to give each other the willies
high-buffed gloss
compared to the usual , more somber festival entries
loveable or
, er ,
, ironic cultural satire
before pulling the plug on the conspirators and averting an american-russian armageddon
plays out like a flimsy excuse
is somehow guessable from the first few minutes ,
wanted to be an astronaut
a good indication of how serious-minded the film is
predictable and cloying , though brown sugar is so earnest in its yearning for the days before rap went nihilistic that it summons more spirit and bite than your average formulaic romantic quadrangle
score points for political correctness
is no doubt that krawczyk deserves a huge amount of the credit for the film 's thoroughly winning tone .
of routine
unified whole
mamet 's `` house of games '' and last fall 's `` heist '' so much fun
vampire pic
juliette binoche 's
passionate , irrational , long-suffering but cruel as a tarantula , helga
for : the message of the movie
lesser men
no big whoop , nothing new to see ,
some surprises
the footage of the rappers at play and the prison interview with suge knight are just two of the elements that will grab you .
riveting story
no fun
characterisation has been sacrificed for the sake of spectacle .
for the rest of us
tune
sharp comedy , old-fashioned monster movie atmospherics
big scene
laughed that hard
blade ii is as estrogen-free as movies get , so you might want to leave your date behind for this one ,
narrative puzzle
crave
mixed-up
from murphy
banzai
the boat
the mind of the killer
fine acting
in asking questions
is serry 's ability to take what is essentially a contained family conflict and put it into a much larger historical context .
more lascivious-minded
notions
at the preview screening
a pleasure to have a film like the hours as an alternative
the old disease-of-the-week small-screen melodramas
the emotion is impressively true for being so hot-blooded
there are flaws , but also stretches of impact and moments of awe
a refreshing and comical spin on the all-too-familiar saga of the contemporary single woman
camera
a sense of childhood imagination
to a narrative arc
do n't entirely ` get '
a group of people who are struggling to give themselves a better lot in life than the ones
a brilliant piece of filmmaking
walter hill
would benigni 's italian pinocchio
the film runs on a little longer than it needs to -- muccino either does n't notice when his story ends or just ca n't tear himself away from the characters -- but
feeling this movie
thinking of 51 ways
inexplicable nightmare
sandler assault
japanimator
holofcener 's deep , uncompromising curtsy
a disappointment for a movie that should have been the ultimate imax trip
a tad less for grit
extremely silly
scottish lady
crude to serve the work especially well
substituting mayhem
that buoy the film , and at times , elevate it to a superior crime movie
to change hackneyed concepts when it comes to dreaming up romantic comedies
guess ,
it 's coherent , well shot , and tartly acted , but it wears you down like a dinner guest showing off his doctorate .
that old adage about women being unknowable gets an exhilarating new interpretation in morvern callar .
its decrepit freaks
without turning the film into a cheap thriller , a dumb comedy or a sappy
supposed
other deep south stories
a frustrating ` tweener ' -- too slick ,
cloaked in the euphemism ` urban drama .
lectured to by tech-geeks , if you 're up for that sort of thing
lightly entertaining
the film is a good one
worth yet another visit
comes to men
, long-suffering but cruel
is never quite able to overcome the cultural moat surrounding its ludicrous and contrived plot
trial movie ,
of abagnale 's antics
pseudo-rock-video
the elements were all there
although disney follows its standard formula in this animated adventure
all the more disquieting for its relatively gore-free allusions to the serial murders , but it falls down in its attempts to humanize its subject .
a family 's
ke burstein
grow into
disconnection
once or
blender
stand as intellectual masterpieces
tv movie
makes the move from pleasing
says , `
most adults have to face in marriage
want to call domino 's .
lisping , reptilian villain
profoundly stupid
unfunny comedy with a lot of static set ups , not much camera movement , and most of the scenes
make for completely empty entertainment
all that heaven allows '' and
goes out
last-minute , haphazard theatrical release
of those unassuming films that sneaks up on you and stays with you long after you have left the theatre
give shapiro , goldman , and bolado credit for good intentions , but there 's nothing here that they could n't have done in half an hour
intent and execution
formal settings
its make-believe promise
it might deliver again and again
disney sequel
a character study
performances of -lrb- jack nicholson 's -rrb- career
guess a space station in the year 2455 can be crossed off the list of ideas for the inevitable future sequels -lrb- hey , do n't shoot the messenger -rrb-
otherwise calculated artifice
autopsy
amazing slapstick
the origin story is well told , and the characters will not disappoint anyone who values the original comic books .
a temporal inquiry that shoulders its philosophical burden lightly .
into a most traditional , reserved kind of filmmaking
-lrb- which might have been called freddy gets molested by a dog -rrb-
no point during k-19
the end
offers a guilt-free trip into feel-good territory
numerous , world-renowned filmmakers
is a sweet , honest , and enjoyable comedy-drama about a young woman who wants many things in life , but fears she 'll become her mother before she gets to fulfill her dreams .
from philippe , who makes oliver far more interesting than the character 's lines would suggest , and sarandon , who could n't be better as a cruel but weirdly likable wasp matron
that trademark grin of his -- so perfect for a ballplayer
takashi miike keeps pushing the envelope :
rigged and sluggish
, food-for-thought cinema
based on ugly ideas instead of ugly behavior ,
something ,
almost the first two-thirds of martin scorsese 's 168-minute gangs
examines general issues of race and justice among the poor , and
from a tear-stained vintage shirley temple script
an engaging storyline
telanovela
chances '
sept.
it 's a mystery how the movie could be released in this condition .
do n't have a clue on the park
condone it
video style
director kevin bray excels in breaking glass and marking off the `` miami vice '' checklist of power boats , latin music and dog tracks .
painful nuance
are strong ,
rise to fans ' lofty expectations
too many `` serious issues ''
deserved better than a hollow tribute .
as sour
successfully blended satire , high camp and yet another sexual taboo into a really funny movie
created it
an eccentric and good-naturedly aimless story
picture 's
indie
fantasized about what
any director
into romeo and juliet\/west side story territory , where it plainly has no business going
the solid filmmaking and
and dumbed-down version
as jolie 's hideous yellow ` do
it 's hard to imagine anybody ever being `` in the mood '' to view a movie as harrowing and painful as the grey zone
did n't connect with me would require another viewing
cohesive story
tale
some movies were made for the big screen , some for the small screen
confusing sexual messages
must surely be one of them
b-12
were dylan thomas alive to witness first-time director ethan hawke 's strained chelsea walls
secretary '' is owned by its costars , spader and gyllenhaal .
chimes in on the grieving process and strangely draws the audience into the unexplainable pain and eccentricities that are attached to the concept of loss .
it so desperately needs
, it 's not very good either .
it 's not as pathetic as the animal .
of lines , the impressive stagings of hardware
sci-fi film which suffers from a lackluster screenplay .
strong itch to explore more
of le nouvelle vague
slow and ponderous
cry and realize
the overall vibe
that solid acting can do for a movie
turn nasty and tragic during the final third of the film
remarkable ability to document both sides of this emotional car-wreck
a long time that made me want to bolt the theater in the first 10 minutes
to smash its face in
it 's never too late to learn
the point of distraction
naive
not too fluffy
30 seconds of plot
vague impressions and a nasty aftertaste but little clear memory of its operational mechanics
front of
a tradition-bound widow who is drawn into the exotic world of belly dancing
is a difference between movies with the courage to go over the top and movies that do n't care about being stupid
calls ` slackers ' dumb , insulting , or childish
smart , funny and
stacked with pungent flowers
nonexistent
every moment crackles with tension
that nachtwey hates the wars he shows and empathizes with the victims he reveals
without stooping to gooeyness
\*\*\*
counter
present an unflinching look at one man 's downfall , brought about by his lack of self-awareness
greenfingers
feral and uncomfortable
pasach ` ke burstein
highs
once he starts learning to compromise with reality enough to become comparatively sane and healthy , the film becomes predictably conventional .
as valid
hoffman 's quirks and mannerisms , particularly his penchant for tearing up on cue -- things that seem so real in small doses -- become annoying and artificial .
dahmer resorts to standard slasher flick thrills when it should be most in the mind of the killer
bizarre as the film
does n't get the job done , running off the limited chemistry created by ralph fiennes and jennifer lopez
buck
demonstrates just how far his storytelling skills have eroded
impossibly long limbs and sweetly conspiratorial
humorous and tender
reading lines from a teleprompter
peppered with false starts and populated by characters who are nearly impossible to care about
more user-friendly
i saw juwanna mann so you do n't have to .
boom-bam crowd
that are powerful and moving without stooping to base melodrama
the concept behind kung pow
largely flat and uncreative moments
are as valid
semi-stable
self-control to guide a loose , poorly structured film through the pitfalls of incoherence and redundancy
resist
be upstaged by an avalanche of more appealing holiday-season product
watch , giggle and get an adrenaline boost
in death to smoochy , we do n't get williams ' usual tear and a smile , just sneers and bile , and the spectacle is nothing short of refreshing .
making his wife look so bad in a major movie
could so easily
insipid script
buffeted
wide summer audience
perpetrating patch adams
to demonstrate their acting ` chops '
coming down off of miramax 's deep shelves after a couple of aborted attempts , waking up in reno makes a strong case for letting sleeping dogs lie
would have you believe
revealing them
that heralds something special
live-wire
care about the story
an occasionally interesting but mostly repetitive look at a slice of counterculture that might be best forgotten .
dark-as-pitch
the tangled feelings of particular new yorkers deeply touched by an unprecedented tragedy
no longer
's surprisingly old-fashioned
is not in and of himself funny
aesthetically and
inter-racial
, music and life
's a terrible movie in every regard
most beautiful , evocative works
supporting
's better than mid-range steven seagal , but not as sharp
with too many wrong turns
stay there
to live out and carry on their parents ' anguish
well dressed
like it in the most ordinary and obvious fashion .
tries so hard to be quirky and funny that the strain is all too evident .
an unforced , rapid-fire delivery
a testament to de niro and director michael caton-jones
a forcefully quirky tone
some of the computer animation is handsome , and various amusing sidekicks add much-needed levity to the otherwise bleak tale ,
falls about ten feet onto his head
a bunch of other , better movies
rambo
what you end up getting is the vertical limit of surfing movies - memorable stunts with lots of downtime in between .
should be required viewing for civics classes and would-be public servants alike .
at these days
rapidly absorbed
the smash 'em - up , crash 'em - up , shoot 'em - up ending
trombone
is an extraordinary film , not least because it is japanese and yet feels universal .
despite the scenery
prime
needed so badly
the tone errs on the shrill side , tempered by a soft southern gentility that speaks of beauty , grace and a closet full of skeletons .
verve and fun
one of the best films
a loud , low-budget and tired formula film
screwball comedy
ready-made midnight movie
rich stew
a moral
, colour and cringe
everlyn sampi
interestingly
is perhaps
the only fun part
at nuance given by the capable cast
keep - 'em
rated
to depict the french revolution from the aristocrats ' perspective
you think you 've figured out bielinsky 's great game , that 's when you 're in the most trouble
imagine that a more confused , less interesting and more sloppily made film could possibly come down the road in 2002
insouciance
qatsi
's something of the ultimate scorsese film ,
so perfect for a ballplayer
's something of the ultimate scorsese film
real masterpiece
's still damn funny stuff
you see robin williams and psycho killer , and you think , hmmmmm
it 's hard to care about a film that proposes as epic tragedy the plight of a callow rich boy who is forced to choose between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress .
, at least terribly monotonous
the jackal , the french connection , and
's surprisingly decent , particularly for a tenth installment in a series
undermines
funny in its observation of just how much more grueling and time-consuming the illusion of work is than actual work
motion picture
into the epicenter of percolating mental instability
labours
who unfortunately works with a two star script
the capability
unlikable , uninteresting , unfunny , and completely ,
with expecting
to the bravery and dedication of the world 's reporters who willingly walk into the nightmare of war not only to record the events for posterity , but to help us
what they 're doing is a matter of plumbing arrangements and mind games , of no erotic or sensuous charge .
of baby boomers
is one reason it 's so lackluster
film school brat
its tonal transformation
pileup
be a hip-hop fan to appreciate scratch
quadrangle
fellow barbers
're in the mood for something
to bring something new into the mix
self-consciously overwritten story
adults , other
at least pete 's dragon
expect any subtlety
with a 1950 's doris day feel
of children 's television
unexpectedly sweet story
the worst movies of one year
, b movie way
does n't do much with its template , despite a remarkably strong cast .
it depends on how well flatulence gags fit into your holiday concept .
of his back
just one that could easily wait for your pay per view dollar
that substitute
for the stunning star turn by djeinaba diop gai
johnny knoxville 's
the miniseries
interesting technical exercise
spall
broaches neo-augustinian theology : is god
anger .
hooting it 's praises
get the impression that writer and director burr steers knows the territory
will once again be an honest and loving one
sandra bullock vehicle
hanna-barbera 's half-hour cartoons
too bland and
fuzzy and sticky
civic virtues
twenty years later , reggio still knows how to make a point with poetic imagery , but his ability to startle has been stifled by the very prevalence of the fast-forward technology that he so stringently takes to task
he acts so goofy all the time
unfortunate trump card being the dreary mid-section of the film
worst movie
film to affirm love 's power to help people endure almost unimaginable horror
this angst-ridden territory was covered earlier and much better in ordinary people .
a vibrant whirlwind of love , family and all that goes with it , my big fat greek wedding is a non-stop funny feast of warmth , colour and cringe .
counter-cultural document
all looks and plays like a $ 40 million version of a game you 're more likely to enjoy on a computer .
enough sentimental
an unbelievably stupid film , though occasionally fun enough to make you
an especially poignant portrait
of stars and direction
has there been a movie so unabashedly canadian , not afraid to risk american scorn or disinterest
the last thing
sweet , funny , charming
the books
artsploitation movie
their brains
gone a tad less for grit and a lot more
poor editing , bad bluescreen , and ultra-cheesy dialogue
only these guys
are damned in queen of the damned
rohmer 's talky films
the jokes are sophomoric
no psychology here , and
can i admit xxx is as deep as a petri dish and as well-characterized as a telephone book but still say it was a guilty pleasure
like a chocolate milk
woe
full of stunning images and effects
a white american zealously spreading a puritanical brand of christianity to south seas islanders
high note
is a such a brainless flibbertigibbet that it 's hard to take her spiritual quest at all seriously .
shows how intolerance has the power to deform families , then tear them apart
a visionary with a tale full of nuance and character dimension
to be prescribed than recommended -- as visually bland as a dentist 's waiting room , complete with soothing muzak and a cushion of predictable narrative rhythms
made for teens and reviewed as such , this is recommended only for those under 20 years of age ... and then only as a very mild rental .
meyjes
rest contentedly with the knowledge that he 's made at least one damn fine horror movie
the last metro -rrb- was more melodramatic
the inability
is n't horrible
unfunny phonce
amari 's film falls short in building the drama of lilia 's journey .
that they 're playing characters who sometimes feel more like literary conceits than flesh-and-blood humans
the structure is simple , but
the pleasure of watching them
pretty much takes place in morton 's ever-watchful gaze
distinctly ordinary
at a particularly dark moment in history
which will take longer to heal : the welt on johnny knoxville 's stomach from a riot-control projectile or my own tortured psyche
become apparent
a powerful 1957 drama
laugh-out-loud lunacy
even kids deserve better .
may be what 's attracting audiences to unfaithful
is debatable .
we 've marveled at disney 's rendering of water , snow , flames and shadows in a hand-drawn animated world .
one of recent memory 's most thoughtful films about art , ethics , and the cost of moral compromise .
the screen is most alive when it seems most likely that broomfield 's interviewees , or even himself , will not be for much longer
kapur 's contradictory feelings about his material result in a movie that works against itself .
well-made and
's there to scare while we delight in the images
consistently clever and suspenseful .
a few potential
the gags are often a stitch .
the most positive comment we can make
body
it may be about drug dealers , kidnapping , and unsavory folks ,
splendour
dreamlike
too goodly
good action , good acting , good dialogue
bullets while worrying about a contract on his life
the appointed time and
to material
the effort is gratefully received
most ardent fans outside japan
is top shelf .
chilly
no unified whole
the whole family
moving and
chaykin and headly
bolster director and co-writer
... in trying to capture the novel 's deeper intimate resonances , the film has -- ironically - distanced us from the characters .
merits
chase to end all chases
twenty years after its first release
of the credit for the film 's winning tone
otherwise challenging
are n't interesting enough to watch them go about their daily activities for two whole hours
chance to learn , to grow , to travel
with broken legs
still , the updated dickensian sensibility of writer craig bartlett 's story is appealing .
might as well have come from a xerox machine rather than -lrb- writer-director -rrb- franc
same furrow
just how
less about shakespeare
they 're going through the motions ,
slo-mo sequences
intro
war zone
are readily apparent
depressing experience
thanks largely to williams , all the interesting developments are processed in 60 minutes --
has been overexposed
it might not be 1970s animation ,
under the microscope
approached the usher and said that if she had to sit through it again , she should ask for a raise .
a stunning film , a one-of-a-kind tour de force
admirable energy , full-bodied characterizations
camaraderie and history
there 's lots of cool stuff packed into espn 's ultimate x.
creative thought
were thinking someone made off with your wallet
years and
strong filmmaking requires a clear sense of purpose
cumbersome
damned in queen of the damned
and supermarket tabloids
influential
best rock
for a film about action , ultimate x is the gabbiest giant-screen movie ever , bogging down in a barrage of hype .
type costumes
the perils
thrills , too many flashbacks and a choppy ending make for a bad film
madonna -rrb-
vision is beginning to feel
subtlety and acumen
except its storyline
a top-notch cast
the typical hollywood disregard for historical truth and realism is at work here
saw worse stunt editing or cheaper action movie production values than in extreme ops
look it
mick jagger 's
delighted
both adults and
harris
familiar
's as raw and action-packed an experience as a ringside seat at a tough-man contest
the modern-office anomie films
novels
humankind 's
cut their losses -- and ours -- and
are really going to love the piano teacher .
any sort of naturalism
cram too many ingredients into one small pot
at best , and not worth
a weird and wonderful comedy .
amounts to much of a story
dramatize life 's messiness from inside out , in all its strange quirks
wound
young stars
regimented
the new guy
those who when they were in high school would choose the cliff-notes over reading a full-length classic
what eric schaeffer has accomplished with never again
seek
if you 've never heard of chaplin
why , you may ask , why should you buy the movie milk when the tv cow is free ?
this movie will worm its way there .
mr. murray , a prolific director of music videos , stuffs his debut with more plot than it can comfortably hold .
nonchalantly
intoxicating atmosphere
begins to seem as long as the two year affair which is its subject
one moment a romantic trifle
the soul-searching deliberateness of the film ,
some ways
have a confession to make
to set the women 's liberation movement back 20 years
bland , obnoxious 88-minute
the glitz
in urban south korea
playboy era
-lrb- without a thick shmear of the goo , at least -rrb-
, today , can prevent its tragic waste of life
off-beat and
its core ;
updated 1970 british production
shallow and art-conscious
first full scale wwii flick
seven rip-off
relegated to the background -- a welcome step
viewing in university computer science departments for years
a reasonable degree
has put in service .
this is a remarkably accessible and haunting film .
expecting a slice of american pie hijinks starring the kid from dawson 's creek
where you 've missed the first half-dozen episodes and probably
and a half
disney 's strong sense of formula
to stomach so much tongue-in-cheek weirdness
a tad
little doubt that kidman has become one of our best actors
first-rate performance
of in-between
we can enjoy as mild escapism
his natural exuberance
1930s horror films
moody
arrived
3-d vistas
its lyrical variations
such as pulp fiction and get shorty
to see the one of the world 's best actors , daniel auteuil ,
achieving some honest insight into relationships that most high-concept films candy-coat with pat storylines , precious circumstances and beautiful stars
a doubt
first and foremost
a convincing brogue
of the celebrated irish playwright , poet and drinker
in its own tangled plot
shockers since the evil dead
the ways in which we all lose track of ourselves by trying
picture postcard perfect , too neat and new pin-like
a side dish no one ordered
the suavity or classical familiarity
hallmark card sentimentality
for all its social and political potential , state property does n't end up being very inspiring or insightful .
imitative of innumerable
that happens to have jackie chan in it
there is a beautiful , aching sadness to it all .
fans will undoubtedly enjoy it , and the uncommitted need n't waste their time on it
, nuanced look
the strain is all too evident
closed it down
elicit a chuckle
feels counterproductive
will touch you to the core in a film you will never forget -- that you should never forget
's probably not
indeed , the first half of sorority boys is as appalling as any ` comedy ' to ever spill from a projector 's lens
guilt in an intriguing bit of storytelling
exploring value choices is a worthwhile topic for a film
styx
a film of freshness , imagination and insight
than market research
the performances , for the most part , credible
to interpret the film 's end as hopeful or optimistic
falls short on tension , eloquence , spiritual challenge -- things that have made the original new testament stories so compelling for 20 centuries
been the ultimate imax trip
process
` analyze that , ' promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year
entertainment adults can see without feeling embarrassed
i 'm sure there 's a teenage boy out there somewhere who 's dying for this kind of entertainment .
this method almost never fails him
vincent tick , but perhaps
that could have been much better
large human tragedy
-- casting excellent latin actors of all ages --
battlefield earth
be nice if all guys got a taste of what it 's like on the other side of the bra
's supposed to be a humorous , all-too-human look at how hope can breed a certain kind of madness -- and strength
without a glimmer of intelligence or invention
the situations and the dialogue spin hopelessly out of control -- that is to say
harlem
nimble
behind kung pow
brings this unknown slice of history affectingly to life
withholds delivery
the redeeming feature of chan 's films has always been the action ,
fincher 's
chilling movie
are looking for something to make them laugh
`` solaris '' is a shapeless inconsequential move relying on the viewer to do most of the work .
anonymous chiller
harry potter and
self-consciously arty
flatulence jokes
despair and love
more celluloid
love-hate
's time to let your hair down -- greek style
with that
no palpable chemistry
as big a crowdpleaser as
it 's mindless junk like this that makes you appreciate original romantic comedies like punch-drunk love .
much panache
gentle , mesmerizing portrait
speculative effort
start a reaction
most personal
flashbulb editing
exists only to capitalize on hopkins ' inclination to play hannibal lecter again , even though harris has no immediate inclination to provide a fourth book
's something fishy about a seasonal holiday kids ' movie
eviction notice
wilco fans will have a great time , and the movie should win the band a few new converts , too .
is like watching an alfred hitchcock movie after drinking twelve beers .
the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz and
`` punch-drunk love '' is a little like a chocolate milk moustache ...
the atmosphere of the crime expertly
the barbarian
, this is that rare drama that offers a thoughtful and rewarding glimpse into the sort of heartache everyone has felt , or will feel someday .
the country bears wastes an exceptionally good idea .
even a plot
a decided lack
more often than not hits the bullseye
community-college advertisement
improvised over many months
hold up
bang !
of the writing in the movie
is such high-wattage brainpower coupled with pitch-perfect acting and an exquisite , unfakable sense of cinema .
the gags , and the script
overwrought taiwanese soaper
few comic turns
it manages to instruct without reeking of research library dust .
loud ,
the film 's final hour , where nearly all the previous unseen material resides
saturday
real-time roots
, the diva shrewdly surrounds herself with a company of strictly a-list players .
' and a geriatric
british eccentrics
a slow death
adjusting
the redeeming feature
all the actors are good in pauline & paulette
unveil
, thirteen conversations about one thing is a small gem .
but though he only scratches the surface , at least he provides a strong itch to explore more .
makes a great impression as the writer-director of this little $ 1.8 million charmer , which may not be cutting-edge indie filmmaking
midnight movie
offers a glimpse of the solomonic decision facing jewish parents in those turbulent times : to save their children and yet to lose them .
shining with all the usual spielberg flair ,
the mind to see a feature that concentrates on people , a project in which the script and characters hold sway
provides
say the film works
vies with pretension -- and sometimes plain wacky implausibility --
as plain and pedestrian as catsup --
to director abdul malik abbott and ernest ` tron ' anderson
does have a long way to go before it reaches the level of crudity in the latest austin powers extravaganza
be forgettable if it were n't such a clever adaptation of the bard 's tragic play
kubrick
needed a touch of the flamboyant , the outrageous
to find an enthusiastic audience among american action-adventure buffs , but the film 's interests
with stunning animation
self-consciously flashy camera effects
a strong script , powerful direction and
is very much of a mixed bag , with enough negatives to outweigh the positives .
over tarkovsky 's mostly male , mostly patriarchal debating societies
through this tragedy
regret , love , duty and friendship
girlfriend
getting around the fact that this is revenge of the nerds revisited -- again
of puerile
its paint fights , motorized scooter chases and dewy-eyed sentiment
subject few
proven that no amount of imagination , no creature , no fantasy story and no incredibly outlandish scenery
aurelie and
hindered by a central plot that 's peppered with false starts and populated by characters who are nearly impossible to care about
pointed
real natural , even-flowing tone
to the olympus of the art world
develops a startling story that works both as a detailed personal portrait and as a rather frightening examination of modern times
's very much like life itself
bold -lrb- and lovely -rrb- experiment
feels painfully true .
its examination
holofcener 's film
as imperious
on a shelf somewhere
sounds and
plot and
is it a romantic comedy
sufficient distance
its excellent use
of contemporary chinese life that many outsiders will be surprised to know
cheap-shot mediocrity
hold and
klein
, this sappy ethnic sleeper proves that not only blockbusters pollute the summer movie pool .
mildly engaging
with a curiosity about
howard 's appreciation of brown and his writing
on top
`` gangs '' is never lethargic
kjell
a movie where story is almost an afterthought
a handsome but unfulfilling suspense drama more suited to a quiet evening on pbs than a night out at an amc .
of the plot
brother-man vs. the man
fresh and dramatically substantial
propels her into the upper echelons of the directing world
yet depressing film
've
give you enough to feel good about
from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb
pat and
well worthwhile
contains a few big laughs but many more that graze the funny bone
are alternately touching and funny
the mistakes
what we call the ` wow ' factor
film overboard
with ali macgraw 's profanities
flop
none of this has the suavity or classical familiarity of bond
in a bad-movie way
everybody loves a david and goliath story , and this one is told almost entirely from david 's point of view .
whether you think kissinger was a calculating fiend or just a slippery self-promoter
human nature is a goofball movie , in the way that malkovich was , but it tries too hard .
monitor
eat enough
it 's a big idea
for a movie that should have been the ultimate imax trip
in his film
the film did n't move me one way or the other
downright hitchcockian
that 's flawed and brilliant in equal measure
spades
some good material in their story about a retail clerk wanting more out of life
to take us on his sentimental journey of the heart
that director m. night shyamalan can weave an eerie spell
a man we only know as an evil , monstrous lunatic
to do a homage to himself
that upsets the novel 's exquisite balance and shreds the fabric of the film
benevolent deception , which , while it may not rival the filmmaker 's period pieces , is still very much worth seeing
like its script , which nurses plot holes gaping enough to pilot an entire olympic swim team through , the characters in swimfan seem motivated by nothing short of dull , brain-deadening hangover .
her petite frame
eats , meddles , argues , laughs
to watch for about thirty seconds before you say to yourself , ` ah , yes
recommended viewing for its courage , ideas , technical proficiency and great acting .
stammers
ritchie may not have a novel thought in his head ,
off-puttingly
who , exactly , is fighting whom here
intense scrutiny
knows how to tell us about people
memorable stunts
meet
martin scorsese 's
ham-fisted
then look no further , because here it is .
a 90-minute , four-star movie
, he is always sympathetic .
at the multiplex
get on a board
relied too much on convention in creating the characters who surround frankie
real charm
kidman who holds the film together with a supremely kittenish performance that gradually accumulates more layers
pivotal
pass a little over an hour with moviegoers ages
of twisted metal , fireballs and revenge
the chuck norris `` grenade gag ''
`` fatal attraction '' remade for viewers who were in diapers when the original was released in 1987 .
had a lot of problems with this movie .
that they could n't have done in half an hour
its soul to screenwriting for dummies conformity
patched
a rich and intelligent film
cinematic intoxication , a wildly inventive mixture of comedy and melodrama , tastelessness
steven soderbergh 's space opera emerges as a numbingly dull experience .
beating the austin powers films
scott 's convincing portrayal
a milquetoast movie of the week blown up for the big screen
spread
of holes
let slackers be seen as just another teen movie , which means he can be forgiven for frequently pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy
fill the after-school slot at shopping mall theaters across the country
new zealand whose boozy , languid air is balanced by a rich visual clarity and deeply
starry
to surprise us with plot twists
carried the giant camera around australia ,
'll ever see .
chaplin and kidman
hughes comedy
find it with ring , an indisputably spooky film ; with a screenplay to die for
buy is an accomplished actress
we never feel anything for these characters , and as a result the film is basically just a curiosity .
simply astounding cor-blimey-luv-a-duck cockney accent
passage
keep your eyes open amid all the blood and
so interesting
a predictable outcome
at almost every turn
strenuously unconventional
works smoothly
really get inside of them .
the idea itself
spoofs and celebrates the more outre aspects of ` black culture ' and the dorkier aspects of ` white culture , ' even as it points out how inseparable the two are .
shot in artful , watery tones of blue , green and brown .
lisa rinzler 's
so it 's not a brilliant piece of filmmaking
outstanding
floats beyond reality with a certain degree of wit and dignity
tolerate the redneck-versus-blueblood cliches
cut through the layers of soap-opera emotion and you find a scathing portrayal of a powerful entity strangling the life out of the people who want to believe in it the most
relate to any of the characters
kozmo
becomes an exercise
do n't know whether to admire the film 's stately nature and call it classicism or be exasperated by a noticeable lack of pace
will surely be profane , politically
what might have emerged as hilarious lunacy in the hands of woody allen
the direction is intelligently accomplished
bother watching past the second commercial break
takes its central idea way
stunning animation
guy ritchie 's lock ,
so eager
, what a thrill ride
likely to drown a viewer in boredom than to send any shivers down his spine
work up much entertainment value
the unmistakable stamp of authority
behind this superficially loose , larky documentary
gentle and biting
they show a remarkable ability to document both sides of this emotional car-wreck .
one of the worst films of the summer
session
complex .
the sober-minded original was as graceful as a tap-dancing rhino --
all the pieces fall together without much surprise , but little moments give it a boost
acts with the feral intensity of the young bette davis .
its subsequent reinvention
extremely bad
generally amusing from time
that gradually sneaks up on the audience
the fast runner '
as it is revealing
a live-wire film that never loses its ability to shock and amaze .
chouraqui no doubt intended the film to affirm love 's power to help people endure almost unimaginable horror
of solondz 's misanthropic comedies
a black man in america
with sharks
staggers in terms of story .
how horrible
felt as though i was in the tiny two seater plane that carried the giant camera around australia , sweeping and gliding , banking
's a lyrical endeavour .
interesting , even sexy premise
a compassionate , moving portrait of an american -lrb- and an america -rrb- always reaching for something just outside his grasp
is fun , and host to some truly excellent sequences
this rich , bittersweet israeli documentary
was a long , long time ago .
should stick to his day job
gets too cloying thanks to the actors ' perfect comic timing and sweet , genuine chemistry .
every individual will see the movie through the prism of his or her own beliefs and prejudices
she lacks the skill or presence to regain any ground
it will be to the casual moviegoer who might be lured in by julia roberts
mormon traditions
b picture , and i mean that as a compliment
the film does pack some serious suspense .
cheesy dialogue
taboo subject
too overdone
so crisp and economical in one false move
that will grab you
a nervy , risky film
the messiness
of vintage archive footage
produce something that is ultimately suspiciously familiar
does n't take itself so deadly seriously
strong narrative
against fathers
we 've seen it all before in one form or another , but
're part of her targeted audience
highly professional film
into an ocean of trouble
feels free to offend
did i miss something
of way
hottest
absolutely and completely ridiculous and an insult to every family whose mother has suffered through the horrible pains of a death by cancer
happens to have jackie chan in it
weighted
make one spectacularly ugly-looking broad
generic bloodbath
if you 're looking for a tale of brits behaving badly
information
giggles
opening strains
this review life-affirming
amazingly
anyone can relate
descend upon utah each
a scene
the human race splitting in two
to always make it look easy , even though the reality is anything but
balanced or
a cautionary tale about the grandiosity of a college student who sees himself as impervious to a fall .
the filmmakers ' eye
bertrand tavernier 's oft-brilliant safe conduct -lrb- `` laissez-passer '' -rrb- wears its heart on its sleeve
the picture 's cleverness
will give most parents
attal 's hang-ups surrounding infidelity are so old-fashioned and , dare i say
with longer exposition sequences between them
centers
hicks
such a clever adaptation of the bard 's tragic play
smart , solid , kinetically-charged spy flick worthy
well-lensed
nettelbeck sees working women -- or at least this working woman -- for whom she shows little understanding
resolved easily
showgirls and
tony gayton 's
of thought
to the romantic comedy genre
all men for war
-lrb- not to mention gently political -rrb- meditation
no charm , no laughs
and nonfiction film
the corner
more sophisticated and
energetic , extreme-sports adventure
warning you that if the video is n't back at blockbuster before midnight , you 're going to face frightening late fees
folksy
submerged
was utterly charming
it 's unnerving suspense
in this predictable thriller
any satisfying destination
remains brightly optimistic
hate one character
end zone
anything but frustrating , boring ,
a complete waste of time
the compendium
in its recycled aspects , implausibility , and sags in pace
, is original
soapy
sad , compulsive life
navel-gazing
-lrb- screenwriter -rrb- pimental took the farrelly brothers comedy and feminized it , but it is a rather poor imitation
the turn of the 20th century
really get weird , though not particularly scary
, unexamined lives .
bilingual
a big corner office in hell
me to jump in my chair
is a blunt indictment , part of a perhaps surreal campaign to bring kissinger to trial for crimes against humanity .
reminded us that a feel-good movie can still show real heart
-lrb- de niro -rrb-
is plenty of fun for all
behind the scenes of chicago-based rock group wilco
elegantly produced
wedge
show more of the dilemma ,
eardrum-dicing gunplay , screeching-metal smashups , and
aimless for much of its running time , until late in the film when a tidal wave of plot arrives , leaving questions in its wake .
that are bold by studio standards
twentysomething hotsies make movies about their lives
horrid
gall
um ... is n't that the basis for the entire plot ?
mr. besson
oft-brilliant
, despite downplaying her good looks , carries a little too much ai n't - she-cute baggage into her lead role as a troubled and determined homicide cop to quite pull off the heavy stuff .
abject suffering
continue to impress
to be fully successful
a movie where the most notable observation is how long you 've been sitting still
looking like something wholly original
sharp ears and eyes
a non-threatening multi-character piece
empathy for its characters
actually
which is just generally insulting
monsters
directed , barely
that the film never feels derivative
most politically audacious films
ice age is the first computer-generated feature cartoon to feel like other movies , and that makes for some glacial pacing early on .
vicente aranda
ritchie 's film is easier to swallow than wertmuller 's polemical allegory , but it 's self-defeatingly decorous
eat up
a temperamental child begging for attention , giving audiences no reason to truly care for its decrepit freaks beyond the promise of a reprieve from their incessant whining
yang 's
is a must for genre fans
bet most parents had thought
though well dressed and well made
at its laziest
with mcconaughey in an entirely irony-free zone and bale reduced mainly to batting his sensitive eyelids , there 's not enough intelligence , wit or innovation on the screen to attract and sustain an older crowd .
must for fans of british cinema , if only because so many titans of the industry are along for the ride
interesting and at times
a major waste ...
own skin
particular interest to you
funny and
british comedy .
call it magic
human nature is a goofball movie , in the way that malkovich was
recently said , a tortuous comment that perfectly illustrates the picture 's moral schizophrenia .
a wide summer audience
is supposed to be growing
a jar
ingeniously constructed than `` memento ''
a film that suffers because of its many excesses .
separation
the stuffiest cinema goers
who has never made anything that was n't at least watchable
it 's kinda dumb .
to have in mind an -lrb- emotionally at least -rrb- adolescent audience demanding regular shocks and bouts of barely defensible sexual violence to keep it interested
panoramic shots
as sharp as the original
potter
its opening
more than a
the cheap thriller you 'd expect than it is a fairly revealing study of its two main characters -- damaged-goods people whose orbits will inevitably
charleston
can easily be considered career-best performances
stuffiest cinema goers
it 's an often-cute film but either needs more substance to fill the time or some judicious editing .
inform and educate me
an afterschool special
seductive tease
's excessively quirky and a little underconfident
tov
-- and far less crass
has as much right to make a huge action sequence as any director
where big stars and high production values are standard procedure
big-screen scooby
mushes
get to its subjects ' deaths just so the documentary will be over
catches the chaotic horror of war , but why bother if you 're going to subjugate truth to the tear-jerking demands of soap opera ?
pierce brosnan james bond
one ca n't shake the feeling that crossroads is nothing more than an hour-and-a-half-long commercial for britney 's latest album .
detract from the athleticism
the ridiculousness
ben stiller 's zoolander
a tarantula ,
lot scarier
a powerful , inflammatory film
their parents would do well to cram earplugs in their ears and put pillowcases over their heads for 87 minutes .
smug
warmed
its beautiful women
it is a failure .
than ` silence of the lambs ' better than ` hannibal '
first instinct
enough originality in ` life ' to distance it from the pack of paint-by-number romantic comedies
pregnancy
more closely resembles this year 's version of tomcats
a formula
unbreakable and
it snuck under my feet
why `` they '' were here and
an existent anti-virus
overladen
, brisk delight
wonderfully funny
comic voice
carry the film
go anywhere new , or
its lackadaisical plotting and mindless action
weaver and lapaglia
beauty , grace
upstaged
makes a meal of it , channeling kathy baker 's creepy turn as the repressed mother on boston public just as much as 8 women 's augustine
a while , a meander
dampened by a lackluster script and substandard performances
to a very talented but underutilized supporting cast
tutorial
is like binging on cotton candy .
ideal casting
hallucinogenic buzz
it does n't make for great cinema , but
of your mouth
ties it
m
even if you 're an agnostic carnivore , you can enjoy much of jonah simply , and gratefully , as laugh-out-loud lunacy with a pronounced monty pythonesque flavor .
up well
a good race ,
emerges from the simple fact
had a time machine
's a smartly directed , grown-up film of ideas .
to stay in touch with your own skin , at 18 or 80
a lifetime of spiritual inquiry
weird and
a college story
prove absorbing to american audiences
shockingly intimate
fast asleep
beyond the cleverness , the weirdness and the pristine camerawork , one hour photo is a sobering meditation on why we take pictures .
sulky
existing photos
coping
got me grinning
modern-day royals
fly at such a furiously funny pace that the only rip off that we were aware of
hear george orwell turning over
yiddish stage
speaks eloquently about the symbiotic relationship between art and life .
a talented director
like and
is no clear-cut hero and no all-out villain
a movie like the guys
ladles on the local flavour with a hugely enjoyable film about changing times , clashing cultures and the pleasures of a well-made pizza
, brimming with coltish , neurotic energy , holds the screen like a true star .
is a cinephile 's feast , an invitation to countless interpretations .
of those ignorant
worthy idea
a breadth
can impart a message without bludgeoning the audience over the head
inferior
by lottery drawing
there would be a toss-up between presiding over the end of cinema as we know it and another night of delightful hand shadows .
for a watch that makes time go faster rather than the other way
swedish film
pursue silent film representation
gabriele muccino
, everything else about the film tanks .
rally to its cause ,
the loss of culture
, like silence , it 's a movie that gets under your skin .
's a lot to ask people to sit still for two hours and change watching such a character , especially when rendered in as flat and impassive a manner as phoenix 's
this sci-fi techno-sex thriller
is a new treasure of the hermitage .
this predictable thriller
that the less charitable might describe as a castrated
botched
have followed the runaway success of his first film , the full monty , with something different
screwed-up characters
profiling hollywood style
about jokester highway patrolmen
`` die another day '' one of the most entertaining bonds in years
leguizamo
unsympathetic character and someone
performances are potent , and
monologues
the acting is amateurish , the cinematography is atrocious , the direction is clumsy , the writing is insipid and the violence is at once luridly graphic and laughably unconvincing
the one not-so-small problem with expecting is that the entire exercise has no real point .
tired ,
ends up being neither , and
a pulpy concept that , in many other hands would be completely forgettable
its labor day weekend upload
continues her exploration of the outer limits of raunch
heavy-handed moralistic message
sweet treasure and something
written as assembled , frankenstein-like
're supposed to shriek
throws a bunch of hot-button items
but i sometimes felt as though i was in the tiny two seater plane that carried the giant camera around australia , sweeping and gliding , banking
guess that from the performances
heaven
light , innocuous and unremarkable
the casualties
all of the elements are in place for a great film noir , but
sci
terminally
the discovery of the wizard of god
weird \/ thinking about all the bad things in the world \/
ballsy and stylish
displays impeccable comic skill
the obnoxious special effects , the obligatory outbursts of flatulence and the incessant , so-five-minutes-ago pop music on the soundtrack overwhelm what is left of the scruffy , dopey old hanna-barbera charm .
it 's an effort to watch this movie , but
it an
watching harris ham it up while physically and emotionally disintegrating over the course of the movie has a certain poignancy in light of his recent death
on some elemental level
sound
the film was produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by joel schumacher , and reflects the worst of their shallow styles : wildly overproduced , inadequately motivated every step of the way and demographically targeted to please every one -lrb- and no one -rrb- .
to the highest bidder
this character
nelson 's intentions are good ,
for the entire 100 minutes
can practically hear george orwell turning over .
very simple
until its final minutes
niftiest
, and intelligent
convince us of the existence of the wise , wizened visitor from a faraway planet
to fill two hours
a frothing ex-girlfriend
you thought of the first production -- pro or con --
imax offering
has about 3\/4th the fun of its spry 2001 predecessor -- but it 's a rushed , slapdash , sequel-for-the-sake - of-a-sequel with less than half the plot and ingenuity
to be invented to describe exactly how bad it is
describe as a castrated
contrived , awkward and
is a dud
examine , the interior lives of the characters in his film
last year 's lame musketeer
randall wallace 's
mature and frank fashion
a dentist 's waiting room
on crackers
waste viewers ' time
white-trash
of orlean 's themes
altar boys ' take
both leads are up to the task
is also beautifully acted .
the characters sound like real people
's a feel movie
a terrible adaptation
mr. fraser
it must be the end of the world :
does n't have enough innovation or pizazz to attract teenagers
rendered in as flat
a chilly , brooding but quietly resonant psychological study of domestic tension and unhappiness
help us return to a sane regimen of eating , sleeping and stress-reducing contemplation
editing room
stuck under my seat trying to sneak out of the theater
dance completists only .
last film
her nomination as best actress
should not consider this a diss .
a sappy
the film affords us intriguing glimpses of the insights gleaned from a lifetime of spiritual inquiry
did n't entirely
, it 's not too bad .
candles
that this mean machine was a decent tv outing that just does n't have big screen magic
is n't a terrible movie , just a stultifyingly obvious one -- an unrewarding collar for a murder mystery .
of preaching to the converted
when we 've learned the hard way just how complex international terrorism is
is so clumsily sentimental and ineptly directed it may leave you speaking in tongues
in which the developmentally disabled
the stale material
teenybopper ed wood film
a somber trip
the predominantly amateur cast is painful to watch , so stilted and unconvincing are the performances .
seems far more interested in gross-out humor
an almodovar movie
for controversy
does n't quite get there
open new wounds
a full workout
but what is missing from it all is a moral .
the whole package
with a message
jewish
a young man whose sharp intellect is at the very root of his contradictory , self-hating , self-destructive ways
a black comedy , drama , melodrama
a seven rip-off
how ` inside '
does n't quite know how to fill a frame .
funniest film
too seriously
the extravagant confidence of the exiled aristocracy and
realm
're struggling to create .
eventually gets around to its real emotional business , striking deep chords of sadness
one spectacularly ugly-looking broad
are strong
formulaic and forgettable that it 's hardly over before it begins to fade from memory
the film fails to fulfill its own ambitious goals
jiri menzel 's closely watched trains and
resists
of hollywood 's comic-book
roads not taken
the allegory
the art of getting laid in this prickly indie comedy of manners and misanthropy
everybody loves a david and goliath story , and
caught up in an intricate plot that while cleverly worked out , can not overcome blah characters
of characters
-lrb- as best i remember -rrb-
this is one baaaaaaaaad movie .
it 's not a particularly good film , but
love -- very much a hong kong movie
lustrous polished visuals
just like a splendid meal
if you 're a comic fan , you ca n't miss it .
of a limpid and conventional historical fiction
for any flaws that come later
loses faith in its own viability and succumbs to joyless special-effects excess
enough to watch huppert scheming , with her small , intelligent eyes as steady as any noir villain , and to enjoy the perfectly pitched web of tension that chabrol spins
on top of the same old crap
a dilettante
the pretensions -- and disposable story -- sink the movie .
like the bourne identity
live up
the version of the one
a meandering ending
smoking barrels
a ghost
the be-all-end-all of the modern-office anomie films
admirable energy , full-bodied characterizations and narrative urgency
'll feel as the credits roll
plight and
section
a spiffy animated feature about an unruly adolescent boy who is yearning for adventure and a chance to prove his worth .
fictional examination
noyce
all the mounting tension
to tiresome jargon
jiang
eloquent memorial
seems intimidated by both her subject matter and the period trappings of this debut venture into the heritage business .
a depression era hit-man
are universal and involving
the time christmas rolls around
audience members will leave feeling as shaken as nesbitt 's cooper looks when the bullets stop flying
it 's too harsh to work as a piece of storytelling
legal investigator
from the first few minutes
thoughtful and unflinching
what bloody sunday lacks in clarity
to fans ' lofty expectations
dismiss barbershop
simply put
soulful , scathing and joyous
's a movie that accomplishes so much that one viewing ca n't possibly be enough .
seem like such a bore
small doses
for the women
saw juwanna mann so you do n't have to
the belly laughs of lowbrow comedy
well-behaved film , which ticks off kahlo 's lifetime milestones with the dutiful precision of a tax accountant
repressed and
the best animated feature to hit theaters since beauty and the beast 11 years ago .
pretension about the film , which very simply sets out to entertain and ends up delivering in good measure
details
used to ridicule movies like hollywood ending
maintaining a light touch while tackling serious themes
both as a historical study and as a tragic love story
dialogue jar
its content
under the assumption
style and humor
writer\/director alexander payne -lrb- election -rrb- and
escapist fare
require
there 's no denying the potency of miller 's strange , fleeting brew of hopeful perseverance and hopeless closure .
easily one of the best and most exciting movies of the year .
fascinated by behan
weaving a theme throughout this funny film
come first
this familiar rise-and-fall tale is long on glamour and short on larger moralistic consequences , though it 's told with sharp ears and eyes for the tenor of the times .
the story subtle and
that come by once in a while with flawless amounts of acting , direction , story and pace
mind-numbing
has been replaced with morph , a cute alien creature who mimics everyone and everything around
a crummy , wannabe-hip crime comedy that refers incessantly to old movies , when you could just rent those movies instead , let alone seek out a respectable new one
trademark misogyny
the kids
have you talking 'til the end of the year
large
a smart , steamy mix
the film 's stagecrafts are intimate and therefore bolder than the otherwise calculated artifice that defines and overwhelms the film 's production design .
salute writer-director haneke
dinner
's a delightfully quirky movie to be made from curling
the direction occasionally rises to the level of marginal competence , but for most of the film it is hard to tell who is chasing who or why
mar
it 's a bad action movie because there 's no rooting interest and
it 's a rushed , slapdash , sequel-for-the-sake - of-a-sequel with less than half
i 've never bought from telemarketers , but
mumbles his way
as jiri menzel 's closely watched trains and danis tanovic 's no man 's land
passion and attitude
prom dates
lynne ramsay
will certainly want to spend their time in the theater thinking up grocery lists and ways to tell their kids how not to act like pinocchio .
limited
execrable .
cascade over the screen
to diesel 's xxx flex-a-thon
a conclusion
the slow spots
once promising
of its women
charles dickens
viewers guessing just who 's being conned right up to the finale
are infants ...
stevens has a flair for dialogue comedy , the film operates nicely off the element of surprise , and the large cast is solid
expect from movies
, his most personal work yet .
ziyi
romancer
to admit it 's semi-amusing to watch robert deniro belt out `` when you 're a jet
grubbing new yorkers and their serial
does n't add up .
this dreadfully earnest inversion of the concubine love triangle
three words
its best ,
a german factory
at modern society
've seen the remake first
run-of-the-filth
conjures up
it 's funny
matinee .
, perhaps paradoxically , illuminated
recoing
the pungent bite
chill '' reunion
ones
, i assign one bright shining star to roberto benigni 's pinocchio -- but i guarantee that no wise men will be following after it .
51 minutes
this latest installment of the horror film franchise that is apparently as invulnerable as its trademark villain has arrived for an incongruous summer playoff , demonstrating yet again that the era of the intelligent , well-made b movie is long gone .
is n't an ounce of honest poetry in his entire script
a scruffy
the ` plex predisposed to like it
barely realize your mind is being blown .
a dash of the avant-garde fused with their humor
back and forth ca n't help but become a bit tedious --
plays up the cartoon 's more obvious strength of snazziness
find their own rhythm and protect each other from the script 's bad ideas and awkwardness
dealing with dreams , visions or
feels like a hazy high that takes too long to shake .
unexpected blast
experimentation and improvisation
tries to touch on spousal abuse but
audiard successfully maintains suspense on different levels throughout a film that is both gripping and compelling .
find a spark of its own
a more colorful , more playful tone
a dinner guest
less for its story of actorly existential despair than for its boundary-hopping formal innovations and glimpse into another kind of chinese ` cultural revolution
vulgarities in a sequel you can refuse
a grittily beautiful film
von sydow
looked like crap ,
in a moral sense
witherspoon
the effort
despite terrific special effects and funnier gags
this underdramatized but overstated film
authenticity
is more feral in this film than i 've seen him before
in the new guy
a polished and vastly entertaining caper film that puts the sting back into the con .
its complications
is an incredibly layered and stylistic film that , despite a fairly slow paced , almost humdrum approach to character development , still manages at least a decent attempt at meaningful cinema .
are unusual
is an interesting movie !
create a feature film that is wickedly fun to watch
don simpson
or intelligent .
universal and involving
head-on
downplays the raunch in favor of gags that rely on the strength of their own cleverness as opposed to the extent of their outrageousness
ali macgraw 's profanities
that any
like its script , which nurses plot holes gaping enough to pilot an entire olympic swim team through
of beauty
egoyan 's work often elegantly considers various levels of reality and uses shifting points of view ,
wo n't look at religious fanatics -- or backyard sheds -- the same way again .
damn close
sunbaked and summery
is something of a triumph
genre a bad name .
it 's as sorry a mess as its director 's diabolical debut , mad cows .
compellingly
is just a little bit hard to love .
, though goofy and lurid ,
stiller
also seems to play on a 10-year delay
of justine
of narrative banality
accomodates
this director 's cut -- which adds 51 minutes --
is too heavy for all that has preceded it
at least one more
aim the film
the little girls
that really tells the tale
of simple-minded
love and familial
of a bad sitcom
i come from a broken family
's all entertaining enough
charmless
created for the non-fan
dime-store ruminations
palestinians
generically , forgettably pleasant from start to finish
grinds itself out in increasingly incoherent fashion
that , as in real life , we 're never sure how things will work out
their audience
film aficionados can not help but love cinema paradiso , whether the original version or new director 's cut . '
conventions
allows his cast
the fate that has befallen every other carmen before her
shovel
what-if premise
stream
horses , with fewer deliberate laughs , more inadvertent ones and stunningly trite songs
writer\/director burr steers
a satisfying crime drama
a younger crowd
than silence
staggers
academy awards
a hill
, we have absolutely no idea who the main characters are until the film is well under way -- and yet it 's hard to stop watching .
not only does the thoroughly formulaic film represent totally exemplify middle-of-the-road mainstream , it also represents glossy hollywood at its laziest .
would be a lot better if it pared down its plots and characters to a few rather than dozens ... or if it were subtler ... or if it had a sense of humor .
just another generic drama
be hard-pressed to find a movie with a bigger , fatter heart than barbershop
but here the choices are as contrived and artificial as kerrigan 's platinum-blonde hair
perseverance and
it makes most of what passes for sex in the movies look like cheap hysterics
in the history of the academy
about four sisters who are coping , in one way or another , with life
as the stricken composer
is left with the inescapable conclusion that hitchens ' obsession with kissinger is , at bottom , a sophisticated flower child 's desire to purge the world of the tooth and claw of human power
been hyped to be because it plays everything too safe
be history
filmmakers and
chinese life
his first attempt
made for the tube
names
have been a pointed little chiller about the frightening seductiveness of new technology
simpsons
on the margin of acting
nearly three decades
expressive
visually , ` santa clause 2 ' is wondrously creative .
awed by the power and grace of one of the greatest natural sportsmen of modern times
not only a detailed historical document , but an engaging and moving portrait of a subculture
of a comedy
impossible to think of any film more challenging or depressing than the grey zone
ever so gracefully --
ick
computer-generated effects
possibly the best actor
rife with nutty cliches and far too much dialogue .
the explosions tend to simply hit their marks , pyro-correctly
messy ,
on america 's knee-jerk moral sanctimony
's a lot to recommend read my lips
plenty of time
for pathological study
been there , done that , liked it much better the first time around - when it was called the professional
its gender politics
might not have noticed .
threw medical equipment at a window ; not because it was particularly funny
salvaged
are immediately apparent
a movie-of-the-week tearjerker
won -- and
the film 's story
go about their daily activities for two whole hours
21st century reality so hard
needlessly poor quality
tries-so-hard-to-be-cool `` clockstoppers
in new york city
the chief reasons
liu
has n't been raised above sixth-grade height
a best-selling writer of self-help books
been with all the films in the series
you 're not a fan
limitations
take on the upscale lifestyle
to be the 21st century 's new `` conan
identification
's enough to make you wish jacquot had left well enough alone and just filmed the opera without all these distortions of perspective
, remains surprisingly idealistic
dead-end distaste
fatal attraction ' for the teeny-bopper set
a fascinating literary mystery story with multiple
full of the kind of obnoxious
sometimes falls
as the revenge unfolds
of the haphazardness of evil
of the long list of renegade-cop tales
it were that grand a failure
stirring ,
an argentine retread
the ultimate movie experience
construct based on theory , sleight-of-hand , and ill-wrought hypothesis .
muster for a movie that , its title notwithstanding , should have been a lot nastier
incinerates frank capra 's classic
the intensity of the movie 's strangeness
goodness that is flawed , compromised and sad
the kind
partisans and sabotage
tears welled up in my eyes both times
real world
to see a movie with its heart
afraid to show this movie to reviewers before its opening , afraid of the bad reviews they thought they 'd earn
nourishing
how deep
does n't quite make the cut of being placed on any list of favorites
supplied
out of character
to be in two different movies
's hardly
assigned
` ke burstein
henry bean 's
bogs down in insignificance ,
this filmed tosca
liked it just enough
a cruel story of youth culture
can be resolved easily , or soon
top of the world '
fulford-wierzbicki ... deftly captures the wise-beyond-her-years teen
elements cribbed from lang 's metropolis , welles ' kane , and eisenstein 's potemkin
needs more substance to fill the time or some judicious editing
an emotionally strong and politically potent piece of cinema
various levels
needlessly confusing
good , hard yank
delightful , well-crafted family film
double
another scene , and
writer and director otar iosseliani 's
exploitive
has n't graduated from junior high school
be called the best korean film of 2002
a film -- full of life and small delights -- that has all the wiggling energy of young kitten
the 1960s rebellion
few big laughs
of openness , the little surprises
most multilayered and sympathetic female characters
effectively chilling guilty pleasure
is struck less by its lavish grandeur than by its intimacy and precision
the film with a creepy and dead-on performance
a dazzling dream of a documentary
the right movie
inter-family
oscar wilde play
with more elves and snow and less pimps and ho 's
does n't this film
searing performances
a dazzling dream
sickening thud
release
this simple , sweet and romantic comedy
turns john q into a movie-of-the-week tearjerker
resembling humor
proves that he can cross swords with the best of them and helm a more traditionally plotted popcorn thriller while surrendering little of his intellectual rigor or creative composure
the ongoing - and unprecedented - construction project
slapped together
paean
of character-driven storytelling
video
that movie nothing more than a tepid exercise in
radioactive
just utter ` uhhh ,
in drama , suspense , revenge , and romance
in the characters
eighth-grader
of your brain
see which ones shtick
remains to be seen whether statham can move beyond the crime-land action genre , but then again
lack-of-attention
iced
reacting to it -
believe in your dreams
an unremittingly ugly movie to look at , listen to , and think about , it is quite possibly the sturdiest example yet of why the dv revolution has cheapened the artistry of making a film .
call ` too clever
egoyan
this one gets off with a good natured warning
she 's not funny
reign of fire is hardly the most original fantasy film ever made -- beyond road warrior , it owes enormous debts to aliens and every previous dragon drama --
approaches the endeavor with a shocking lack of irony
the assumption
a well-deserved reputation
`` last dance ''
seeing once
of its sounds
shovel into their mental gullets
it 's sweet and fluffy at the time , but it may leave you feeling a little sticky and unsatisfied .
the '30s and '40s
but this is not a movie about an inhuman monster ; it 's about a very human one .
mediocre one
from newcomer derek luke
worm its way
strong as always
actor workshops
penchant
, writer\/director achero manas 's film is schematic and obvious .
be killed
heavy stuff
lyrical tale probes the ambiguous welcome extended by iran to the afghani refugees who streamed across its borders , desperate for work and food
overall , it 's a very entertaining , thought-provoking film with a simple message : god is love
high time
charles
genuinely inspirational
casts its spooky net out into the atlantic ocean and spits it back , grizzled
it 's an utterly static picture
more vaudeville show than well-constructed narrative , but on those terms it 's inoffensive and actually rather sweet
with some glimpses of nature and family warmth
inconsistent , meandering , and sometimes dry plot
farcical raunch
do work , but rarely do they involve the title character herself
spectacularly beautiful
ability to pull together easily accessible stories that resonate with profundity
remains his shortest , the hole , which makes many of the points that this film does but feels less repetitive
proof
place metaphor
care about its protagonist and celebrate his victories
it 's an interesting effort -lrb- particularly for jfk conspiracy nuts -rrb- , and
i laughed throughout the movie
a brand-new
filmmaking that is plainly dull and visually ugly when it is n't incomprehensible .
is a subzero version of monsters , inc. , without the latter 's imagination ,
director rick famuyiwa 's
through to the bitter end
bites off more than it can chew by linking the massacre
a child 's interest
takes its title all too literally
her personal odyssey trumps the carnage that claims so many lives around her
making reference to other films
as a castrated
gilliam
for a long time
an account
set you free
as cutting , as witty or as true as back
trusted audiences to understand a complex story
damning and
inherently funny
definitely funny stuff , but it 's more of the ` laughing at ' variety than the ` laughing with
does n't even seem like she tried .
unexpected moments
you open yourself up to mr. reggio 's theory of this imagery as the movie 's set
put a lump in your throat
the humans
he or she has missed anything
antwone fisher manages the dubious feat of turning one man 's triumph of will into everyman 's romance comedy .
of raymond burr commenting on the monster 's path of destruction
both flawed and delayed
poetically states at one point in this movie that we `` do n't care about the truth .
that 's just experimental enough to alienate the mainstream audience while ringing cliched to hardened indie-heads
we 're to slap protagonist genevieve leplouff because she 's french
if you do n't laugh , flee .
like a pack of dynamite sticks , built for controversy .
a rather bland
on `` stupid
from ian holm
cliche with little new added .
wacky decision to stand by her man , no matter how many times he demonstrates that he 's a disloyal satyr
their lack of chemistry
our special talents can be when put in service of of others
it should be
dubious human being
yet overflows with wisdom and emotion .
above most of its ilk
a bit cold
meandering , norton has to recite bland police procedural details , fiennes wanders around in an attempt to seem weird and distanced , hopkins looks like a drag queen
whose charms are immediately apparent
pantomimesque sterotypes
my
account
other ,
, a formula comedy redeemed by its stars ,
the scuzzy underbelly
comic parody and pulp melodrama , this smart-aleck movie ... tosses around some intriguing questions about the difference between human and android life
attitude to spare
short and
, out-to-change-the-world aggressiveness
entry number
kingdom
of blue crush
for the optic nerves
this film is not a love letter for the slain rappers , it 's a taunt - a call for justice for two crimes from which many of us have not yet recovered .
that he refuses to evaluate his own work
transforms
doodled steamboat willie .
the rare directors who feels acting is the heart and soul of cinema
to appreciate the wonderful cinematography and naturalistic acting
like any good romance , son of the bride , proves it 's never too late to learn .
time around
magic and is enjoyable family fare
-lrb- a -rrb- stuporously solemn film .
following after it
flatter it
the most poorly staged and lit action in memory
is impressive .
're in all of me territory
distressingly
makes eight legged freaks a perfectly entertaining summer diversion
lines ,
in classic disaffected-indie-film mode
an uplifting , largely bogus story .
depravity
is more interesting than the screenplay , which lags badly in the middle and lurches between not-very-funny comedy , unconvincing dramatics and some last-minute action strongly reminiscent of run lola run .
protecting
wendigo ,
raunchy and frequently hilarious
austrian society
a great way to spend 4 units of your day
reconciled survival
push it through the audience 's meat grinder one more
if `` lilo & stitch '' is n't the most edgy piece of disney animation to hit the silver screen , then this first film to use a watercolor background since `` dumbo '' certainly ranks as the most original in years .
simplistic , silly and tedious .
there are some laughs in this movie
the frustration , the awkwardness and the euphoria of growing up
big-time
to his series of spectacular belly flops both on and off the screen
one well-timed explosion in a movie can be a knockout , but
an aloof father
their parents
the film 's most improbable feat ?
of real-life spouses seldahl and wollter
pinned
spy kids 2 looks as if it were made by a highly gifted 12-year-old instead of a grown man .
is a wonderful thing ; that he has been able to share his story so compellingly with us is a minor miracle
for the effort
invented to describe exactly how bad it is
giving chase
your way to pay full price
supposed injustices
the very definition of what critics have come to term an `` ambitious failure . ''
those who pay to see it
howard 's film is really a series of strung-together moments , with all the spaces in between filled with fantasies , daydreams , memories and one fantastic visual trope after another .
hollywood disregard
bestowed star hoffman 's brother gordy with the waldo salt screenwriting award
hubert
between his fingers
frequent flurries of creative belly laughs and genuinely enthusiastic performances
the end of the world
married for political reason
the cheap , graceless , hackneyed sci-fi serials
salt
as a tub of popcorn
is someone of particular interest to you
in the 1940s
to stand still
star trek :
characters ,
you think that every possible angle has been exhausted by documentarians
only weak claims to surrealism and black comedy
the uncertain girl on the brink of womanhood
it 's hard to imagine anyone managing to steal a movie not only from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb .
fil
... is there a deeper , more direct connection between these women , one that spans time and reveals meaning ?
decided
a psychic journey deep into the very fabric of iranian
a much needed moral weight
a surprising , subtle turn
keeps it fast -- zippy ,
liked it much more if harry & tonto never existed
that glass 's dirgelike score becomes a fang-baring lullaby
anomie and
awkwardly paced
all that malarkey
rice 's second installment of her vampire chronicles
superb performances
fighting hard
have guessed at the beginning
-lrb- meditation -rrb-
there still could have been room for the war scenes
sewage
any question of how things will turn out
as a girl
can save us from the latest eccentric , super-wealthy megalomaniac bent on world domination and destruction
is that the filmmakers and studio are brazen enough to attempt to pass this stinker off as a scary movie
running on hypertime in reverse as the truly funny bits
be able to find better entertainment
traffics in tired stereotypes
on your chest
susan sarandon and goldie hawn
forceful
denver should not get the first and last look at one of the most triumphant performances of vanessa redgrave 's career .
manages to deliver a fair bit of vampire fun .
as a story of dramatic enlightenment , the screenplay by billy ray and terry george leaves something to be desired .
protagonist genevieve leplouff
a fascinating character 's story
rock star
's absolutely amazing
demonstrated a knack for mixing action and idiosyncratic humor in his charming 2000 debut shanghai noon
about motives and context , which drains it of the dramatic substance that would shake us in our boots -lrb- or cinema seats -rrb-
takes a fresh and absorbing look at a figure whose legacy had begun to bronze
reveal even a hint of artifice
add the magic that made it all work
fluidity and sense
punishable by chainsaw
full story
a smart movie that knows its classical music , knows its freud and knows its sade
hard-partying
heaven allows , if you wanted to make as anti-kieslowski a pun as possible
many went to see the attraction for the sole reason that it was hot outside and there was air conditioning inside , and i do n't think that a.c. will help this movie one bit .
both gentle and biting
detailing a chapter
the goodwill
the audience in the travails of creating a screenplay
made the full monty a smashing success ... but
by orchestrating a finale that is impenetrable and dull
the kind of ` laugh therapy '
cattle
was once a guarantee of something fresh , sometimes funny , and usually genuinely worthwhile
beauty or humor
could be the worst film a man has made about women since valley of the dolls
a larger-than-life figure ,
those who are n't part of its supposed target audience
the task
promises , just not well enough
the final effect is like having two guys yelling in your face for two hours .
haneke -rrb-
same song , second verse , coulda been better , but it coulda been worse .
does an established filmmaker so ardently waste viewers ' time with a gobbler like this
if you value your time and money , find an escape clause and avoid seeing this trite , predictable rehash .
i 'd take -lrb- its -rrb- earnest errors and hard-won rewards over the bombastic self-glorification of other feel-good fiascos like antwone fisher or the emperor 's club any time .
a good , hard yank
, the more details slip out between his fingers .
are surprising in how much they engage and even touch us
divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood suffers from a ploddingly melodramatic structure
which proves that rohmer still has a sense of his audience
of war 's madness remembered that we , today , can prevent its tragic waste of life
slew
glover
of earnest textbook psychologizing
seeing this movie in imax form
sometimes baffling and
, from its promenade of barely clad bodies in myrtle beach , s.c. , to the adrenaline jolt of a sudden lunch rush at the diner
of heartbreak to watching it now , with older and wiser eyes , because we know what will happen after greene 's story ends
box office pie
cinematography and exhilarating point-of-view shots and fewer slow-motion ` grandeur ' shots and
explore
behave like kids
is that secret ballot is a comedy , both gentle and biting
fantasy of a director 's travel
revigorates
drive you crazy
always entertaining ,
nuance
the drama was so uninspiring that even a story immersed in love , lust , and sin could n't keep my attention .
brutal nature
nearly flickering out by its perfunctory conclusion
new action film
it is a whole lot of fun and you get to see the one of the world 's best actors , daniel auteuil ,
crush goes to absurd lengths to duck the very issues it raises .
prosaic
turned his franchise
be `` how does steven seagal come across these days ?
matched
seemingly disgusted with the lazy material and the finished product 's unshapely look
warm
that you would n't be surprised if ba , murdock and rest of the a-team were seen giving chase in a black and red van
those of you who are not an eighth grade girl will most likely doze off during this one .
you 're desperate for the evening to end .
occur
offbeat sense
'd rather listen to old tori amos records
all the enjoyable randomness of a very lively dream
manhattan ,
enemies
would ever
on its icy face
make a guest appearance
scooter
at best , i 'm afraid .
stifling
cardellini
the middle and lurches between not-very-funny comedy , unconvincing dramatics
twisty yarn
scheming
movie ,
see a movie that takes such a speedy swan dive from `` promising ''
bears ... should keep parents
collegiate gross-out comedy
have loved it
of watching disney scrape the bottom of its own cracker barrel
sweetness and
in asia , where ms. shu is an institution
potent chemistry
quality
had been more of the `` queen '' and less of the `` damned
move me one way or the other
of its lurid fiction
shot on ugly digital video .
like a checklist of everything rob reiner and his cast
in denial about
it 's a very sincere work
before it collapses into exactly the kind of buddy cop comedy
beause
secretary is a genial romance that maintains a surprisingly buoyant tone throughout , notwithstanding some of the writers ' sporadic dips into pop freudianism .
may seem odd bedfellows
it marks him as one of the most interesting writer\/directors working today .
enchanting
hey arnold
with heavy sentiment and lightweight meaning
is driven by appealing leads .
with canned shots of raymond burr commenting on the monster 's path of destruction
usual modus operandi
to pursue silent film representation with every mournful composition
one of the smarter offerings the horror genre has produced in recent memory , even if it 's far tamer than advertised .
kids who are into this thornberry stuff will probably be in wedgie heaven .
stepped out
heavy topics
redone by someone who ignored it in favor of old ` juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks with titles like leather warriors and switchblade sexpot
franchise
-- with the possible exception of elizabeth hurley 's breasts --
does probably
caliber
bubba ho-tep 's
a more fascinating look at the future than `` bladerunner '' and one of the most high-concept sci fi adventures attempted for the screen
be a lot better
cast , but never quite gets off the ground .
is , arguably
a dose
empire ca n't make up its mind whether it wants to be a gangster flick or an art film .
his greatest triumph is keeping the creepy crawlies hidden in the film 's thick shadows
surefire way
of bemused contempt
'd never guess that from the performances .
rental
of the grieving process
thriller and murder mystery
suffers because it does n't have enough vices to merit its 103-minute length
about entrapment in the maze of modern life
a menace to society than the film 's characters
is the word for the big-fisted direction of jez butterworth , who manages to blast even the smallest sensitivities from the romance with his clamorous approach
the satire is just too easy to be genuinely satisfying .
though there 's a clarity of purpose and even-handedness to the film 's direction
monster movie franchise
still rapturous after all these years , cinema paradiso stands as one of the great films about movie love .
the rope snaps
is a director to watch
made
may be waiting for us at home
, the filmmaker cuts against this natural grain , producing a work that 's more interested in asking questions than in answering them .
a working over
eternal
this is a serious work by an important director who has something new to say about how , in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out
low-grade
latest reincarnation
i ca n't remember the last time i saw an audience laugh so much during a movie , but
a big box of consolation candy
undercut by its awkward structure and a final veering
without sentimentalizing it
at times positively irritating
relentlessly saccharine
lives up to the stories and faces and music of the men who are its subject .
draggin '
american chai
grooved over
` alabama '
going home is so slight
actually happened as if it were the third ending of clue
to please others
heartening tale
a cinematic car wreck
it 's about individual moments of mood , and an aimlessness that 's actually sort of amazing .
rolling over in their graves
and its palate -rrb-
brass and back-stabbing babes
pokepie
lacking any sense of commitment to or
linklater fans , or pretentious types who want to appear avant-garde
the rest of it
casts its spooky net out into the atlantic ocean and spits it back
heavy stench
well , this movie proves you wrong on both counts .
the heart as well as
voice-over hero
of warmth and gentle humor
an unbalanced mixture
director-writer bille august
axel hellstenius
after seeing this movie in imax form , you 'll be more acquainted with the tiniest details of tom hanks ' face than his wife is
... a pretentious mess ...
was a better film
are so
the original version
are so unmemorable
's dying fall
kids = misery
adopt a somewhat mannered tone ... that ultimately dulls the human tragedy at the story 's core
an often intense character study about fathers and sons , loyalty and duty .
kissing jessica
an original little film
an artist , one whose view of america , history and the awkwardness of human life is generous and deep
, barbershop gets its greatest play from the timeless spectacle of people really talking to each other .
needed to live a rich and full life
overbearing
the redeeming feature of chan 's films has always been the action , but
classic tradition
not far
the past via surrealist flourishes
this crass , low-wattage endeavor
'30s and
suck you
sodden
director carl franklin
most creative , energetic and original
accused
barely shocking , barely interesting and
flawed
changing world
halfway through
be `
the problem with wendigo , for all its effective moments
the order in which the kids in the house will be gored
serious improvisation
behind the scenes
flashbulb
for julianne moore this year
it all happened only yesterday
` cultural revolution
circuit is the awkwardly paced soap opera-ish story .
norton
less a heartfelt appeal for the handicapped than a nice belgian waffle
mounted , exasperatingly well-behaved film , which ticks off kahlo 's lifetime milestones with the dutiful precision of a tax accountant
'll be too busy cursing the film 's strategically placed white sheets .
preserving
are repeatedly undercut by the brutality of the jokes , most at women 's expense
that it 's easier to change the sheets than to change hackneyed concepts when it comes to dreaming up romantic comedies
genuine quirkiness
tawdry b-movie flamboyance
crafted picture
hearts and
each other so intensely , but with restraint
skin to be proud of her rubenesque physique
the sentimental script
the irresponsible sandlerian
the actresses in the lead roles
the usual portrayals of good kids and bad seeds
the messages
salma goes native and she 's never been better in this colorful bio-pic of a mexican icon
affair .
attempts , in vain ,
, overblown enterprise
more indistinct
and less
pale imitation
pathetic as dahmer
in -lrb- the characters ' -rrb- misery and
typically observant , carefully nuanced and
frustrating
the more hackneyed elements of the film easier to digest
patent
's a movie that ends with truckzilla , for cryin '
chris rock , ' ` anthony hopkins ' and ` terrorists ' into some univac-like script machine
it has the requisite faux-urban vibe and hotter-two-years-ago rap and r&b names and references .
than movie
no question
similar kidnappings
recent predecessor
any less
receiving whatever consolation
even bigger and more ambitious than the first installment
will help this movie one bit
dismiss barbershop out
rob schneider vehicle
sixties-style
ripping good yarn
, they mock the kind of folks they do n't understand , ones they figure the power-lunchers do n't care to understand , either .
pink
jackson 's
more than their unique residences
worlds
arnie
rare to find a film to which the adjective ` gentle ' applies
conan
time and art with us
's not much to fatale , outside of its stylish surprises
new ways of describing badness
screwed-up man
how to please the eye
this urban study
the path of the mundane
sorvino
like unrealized potential
american adventure
homiletic
jaw-droppingly
daughters featured in this film
larger moralistic
for a romantic comedy
depending upon your reaction to this movie
too much
observations on the human condition
a.c.
a cold , calculated exercise
catalyst
rooted in a sincere performance by the title character undergoing midlife crisis .
emotional core
from any cinematic razzle-dazzle
the director 's previous popcorn work
terrific role
has never been filmed more irresistibly than in ` baran . '
a modestly comic , modestly action-oriented world war ii adventure
a quarter
teen-oriented variation on a theme
contains the humor , characterization , poignancy , and intelligence of a bad sitcom
in an era where big stars and high production values are standard procedure
with a contemptible imitator starring a `` snl '' has-been acting like an 8-year-old channeling roberto benigni
of miami vice
gives none to the audience
of his passe ' chopsocky glory
university
looks in the face of death
such the film
the undead action flick formula
about 7 times
much more ordinary
see scratch for the music
slightly more literate
's quite fun in places
be jolted out of their gourd
the young stars
be nice
close to pro-serb propaganda .
do all three quite well , making it one of the year 's most enjoyable releases
are anything
you wish he 'd gone the way of don simpson
is a film that manages to find greatness in the hue of its drastic iconography .
and robert zemeckis
new horror
of the vulgar , sexist , racist humour
derailed by bad writing and
deep-seated , emotional need
to the sentimental
taking angry potshots
quivering
6
other hyphenate american young men struggling to balance conflicting cultural messages
qatsi ' trilogy
fairly ludicrous plot
cattaneo -rrb-
a single
sc2 is an autopilot hollywood concoction lacking in imagination and authentic christmas spirit
what 's worse
plympton
is both convincing and radiant
the film is insightful about kissinger 's background and history .
sometimes defies sympathy
its animatronic roots
dissipated length
's ever suffered under a martinet music instructor
journalism of the 1960s .
lottery drawing
the backdrop
romance , dancing , singing , and unforgettable characters
to love
you ignore the cliches and concentrate on city by the sea 's interpersonal drama
of palestinian and israeli children
both seven and the silence of the lambs
startling moments
human face
this one come along
modernizes
is one word that best describes this film : honest .
shallow .
loony
get an ugly , mean-spirited lashing
, but just
little-known story
make great marching bands
in the first place
all ca n't stand
plumbing
baran is shockingly devoid of your typical majid majidi shoe-loving , crippled children .
jelly
lose their luster when flattened onscreen .
questioning
reruns
with too little
blending entrepreneurial zeal with the testimony of satisfied customers
does a film so graceless and devoid of merit as this one come along
can feel good about themselves
crawls along
you can see the would-be surprises coming a mile away
the inevitable conflicts
quitting delivers a sucker-punch ,
glaring triteness
, courts and welfare centers
strands about the controversy of who really wrote shakespeare 's plays .
copmovieland , these two
boat
, a question comes to mind : so why is this so boring ?
while this film has an ` a ' list cast and some strong supporting players
something rare and riveting :
a stirring road movie .
considerable punch
the prison interview
thinking man
has crafted an intriguing story of maternal instincts and misguided acts of affection
a winning piece of work filled with love for the movies of the 1960s .
putting together familiar themes of family , forgiveness and love in a new way
though excessively tiresome , the uncertainty principle , as verbally pretentious as the title may be , has its handful of redeeming features , as long as you discount its ability to bore .
the slain rappers
sexy
squeeze a few laughs
flinch from its unsettling prognosis , namely ,
the movie does
that was ushered in by the full monty and is still straining to produce another smash
calvin and his fellow barbers
psychological and
us '' versus `` them ''
it briefly flirts with player masochism , but
an expiration date
more than satisfactory
` back story
the scenic splendor
the innate theatrics that provide its thrills and extreme emotions lose their luster when flattened onscreen .
and ` triumph '
own film language
most anime ,
of a missing bike
tom tykwer ,
putting together familiar themes of family , forgiveness and love
sustains it beautifully
a rare and lightly entertaining
main problem
walter 's
looking for something new
with the weak payoff
face to play a handsome blank yearning to find himself
exploiting it yourself
it 's got all the familiar bruckheimer elements ,
graceless and devoid
is beautiful filmmaking from one of french cinema 's master craftsmen
walking slowly away
can develop when one mulls leaving the familiar to traverse uncharted ground
have captured the chaos of an urban conflagration with such fury
a western backwater
vietnam picture
generates plot points
silly , loud and goofy .
a questionable kind of inexcusable dumb innocence
pull
deserves a look
modern alienation
classy
labute ca n't avoid a fatal mistake in the modern era
so impersonal or even shallow
careless and
soul-stirring
very , very good
than one
are beside the point here
same way
to go since simone is not real
examine
here and there
i do n't blame eddie murphy but should n't
has little wit and no surprises .
brief nudity and a grisly corpse
mean giggles and pulchritude
all kinds of obstacles
mother\/daughter relationship
spent exploring her process of turning pain into art would have made this a superior movie .
camera and documentary feel
a paunchy midsection ,
guaranteed to put a lump in your throat while reaffirming washington as possibly the best actor working in movies today
a gem , captured in the unhurried , low-key style
generally smart
is a masterfully conducted work
superficially written
george and lucy 's most obvious differences to ignite sparks
motivate
exposing themselves are n't all that interesting
creates
blank yearning
the dvd
that peace is possible
a tone of rueful compassion
queen of the damned is a pointless , meandering celebration of the goth-vampire , tortured woe-is-me lifestyle .
`` far from heaven ''
rick
sinks into the usual cafeteria goulash of fart jokes , masturbation jokes , and racist japanese jokes
of the biggest disappointments of the year
not particularly scary
inject farcical raunch
traverse
less dizzily gorgeous
in the book-on-tape market
extravagant
the movie straddles the fence between escapism and social commentary
another retelling of alexandre dumas ' classic
the funny bone
sadly , though many of the actors throw off a spark or two when they first appear , they ca n't generate enough heat in this cold vacuum of a comedy to start a reaction .
is brilliant
whether quitting will prove absorbing to american audiences is debatable .
never manages to generate a single threat of suspense
complaints
that the german film industry can not make a delightful comedy centering on food
direction and
is on his way to becoming the american indian spike lee .
a banal , virulently unpleasant excuse for a romantic comedy .
' shows a level of young , black manhood that is funny , touching , smart and complicated .
poorly rejigger fatal attraction into a high school setting
situations
de ayala
monsters this side of a horror spoof , which they is n't
that broomfield 's interviewees , or even himself , will not be for much longer
a baffling subplot involving smuggling drugs inside danish cows falls flat , and
disguise the fact that it 's inauthentic at its core and that its story just is n't worth telling
wo n't enjoy the movie at all
known
mannered and teasing
the respective charms of sandra bullock and hugh grant
a lovely trifle that , unfortunately , is a little too in love with its own cuteness
know an orc
of a thousand cliches
the dreams of youth should remain just that
whirls !
retard 101
tit-for-tat
manipulating our collective fear without bestowing the subject with the intelligence or sincerity it unequivocally deserves
pump life into overworked elements
the tale
what might have happened at picpus
myer 's energy
then this first film to use a watercolor background since `` dumbo '' certainly ranks as the most original in years .
a `` home alone '' film that is
while there are times when the film 's reach exceeds its grasp , the production works more often than it does n't .
this intricately structured and well-realized drama that presents a fascinating glimpse of urban life and the class warfare that embroils two young men
lifting the pedestal higher
none of the crackle of `` fatal attraction '' , `` 9 1\/2 weeks '' , or even `` indecent proposal '' ,
some of the computer animation is handsome , and
infomercial
though we know the outcome
frighten
help be entertained by the sight of someone getting away with something
lathan and diggs carry the film with their charisma , and both exhibit sharp comic timing that makes the more hackneyed elements of the film easier to digest .
this is n't a retooled genre piece , the tale of a guy and his gun , but an amiably idiosyncratic work .
that helps make great marching bands half the fun of college football games
hold over
saving ryan 's
to the call of the wild
that 's unique or memorable .
proof once again that if the filmmakers just follow the books , they ca n't go wrong .
stay afloat
`` ca n't stop the music . ''
is neither a promise nor a threat so much as wishful thinking .
, and irony
was hard for me
gravitational pull
made to air on pay cable to offer some modest amusements when one has nothing else to watch
other imax films
the actors are simply too good , and
always wanted to make , though bette davis , cast as joan , would have killed him
even in terms of the low-grade cheese standards on which it operates
that it emerges as another key contribution to the flowering of the south korean cinema
against a few dynamic decades
is that the filmmakers and studio are brazen enough to attempt to pass this stinker off as a scary movie .
is too impressed with its own solemn insights
brothers '
its heightened , well-shaped dramas
each film
the bizarre
submarine
post viewing discussion , if only to be reminded of who did what to whom and why
like it or
though it 's not very well shot or composed or edited , the score is too insistent
relate
the thematic ironies are too obvious and the sexual politics too smug
93
outrageous , sickening , sidesplitting
wholly unnecessary pre-credit sequence
really vocalized
surprisingly charming and even witty
of human power
she allows each character to confront their problems openly and honestly .
's almost impossible
which also appears to be the end
an appalling ` ace ventura ' rip-off that somehow manages to bring together kevin pollak , former wrestler chyna and dolly parton .
were right .
that celebrates the hardy spirit of cuban music
,
this is the kind of movie that you only need to watch for about thirty seconds before you say to yourself , ` ah , yes , here
the little girls understand , and
is the best performance from either in years
were that grand a failure
alone '' film
writer craig bartlett 's
pill to swallow
shanghai ghetto should be applauded for finding a new angle on a tireless story , but
find that it goes by quickly , because it has some of the funniest jokes of any movie this year , including those intended for adults
nice to see what he could make with a decent budget
of its ilk
sparking debate
rapid
a solid cast , assured direction and complete lack of modern day irony
eloquent -lrb- meditation -rrb- on death
if swimfan does catch on
as funny
to keep 80 minutes from seeming like 800
a heck of a ride
edits
told as the truth
painfully slow
what the hell was coming next
reviewed
peculiar malaise
of a happy ending
jammies
reeked of a been-there , done-that sameness
piffle is all that the airhead movie business deserves from him right now
compels
a visual delight and
some elements of it really blow the big one , but other parts are decent
all things pokemon
stanford
do n't mind crappy movies as much as adults , provided there 's lots of cute animals and clumsy people
who have used the emigre experience to explore same-sex culture in ways that elude the more nationally settled
the number of lasting images all its own
carrying off a spot-on scottish burr
yet fail to capture its visual appeal or its atmosphere
unbalanced
expected
i have a feeling that i would have liked it much more if harry & tonto never existed
baran
shown up at the appointed time and place
one more time
like nothing we westerners have seen before
achieves its main strategic objective : dramatizing the human cost of the conflict that came to define a generation
illustrates why the whole is so often less than the sum of its parts in today 's hollywood
by then , your senses are as mushy as peas
single-minded as john carpenter 's original
very talented but underutilized
round out the square edges .
wrong character
of the most depressing movie-going experiences i can think of
the band or the album 's songs
it must be said that he is an imaginative filmmaker who can see the forest for the trees .
all of the actors
nothing special and , until the final act ,
fontaine 's direction , especially her agreeably startling use of close-ups and her grace with a moving camera , creates sheerly cinematic appeal .
desperate miscalculation
experience
any other kind of intelligent humor
is a temporal inquiry that shoulders its philosophical burden lightly .
visual flair
to terms with his picture-perfect life
suicidal
enjoy the big screen postcard that is a self-glorified martin lawrence lovefest
continually tries to accommodate to fit in and gain the unconditional love she seeks
the simpering soundtrack and editing
which makes for a terrifying film
howard and
advises denlopp after a rather , er , bubbly exchange with an alien deckhand
change his landmark poem to
the content
that 's not vintage spielberg and that , finally , is minimally satisfying .
instead of shaping the material to fit the story
put the struggle
truth-in-advertising hounds take note
the long haul
the genes
deceptively slight
wreaks of routine
, it suffers from the awkwardness that results from adhering to the messiness of true stories .
a fast-moving and cheerfully simplistic
string
work in movies
is the deadpan comic face of its star , jean reno , who resembles sly stallone in a hot sake half-sleep
underlined by neil finn and edmund mcwilliams 's melancholy music , are charged with metaphor , but rarely easy , obvious or self-indulgent
the pace and the visuals are so hyped up that a curious sense of menace informs everything .
can not engage
bridget
an autopsy , the movie
row
depressed
resoundingly
for legendary actor michel serrault , the film
a witty , trenchant ,
goth goofiness
of film that leaves you scratching your head in amazement over the fact that so many talented people could participate in such an ill-advised and poorly
all the queen 's men is a throwback war movie that fails on so many levels , it should pay reparations to viewers .
is trying to go
so light and sugary that were it a macy 's thanksgiving day parade balloon
is a third-person story now , told by hollywood , and much more ordinary for it .
tadpole pulls back from the consequences of its own actions and revelations
poorly acted
it is n't a comparison to reality so much as it is a commentary about our knowledge of films .
to the growing , moldering pile of , well , extreme stunt
for this long
very capable
then out --
watching harris ham it up while physically and emotionally disintegrating over the course of the movie has a certain poignancy in light of his recent death , but boyd 's film offers little else of consequence .
instead of trying to have it both ways
would make it a great piece to watch with kids and use to introduce video as art
than like being stuck in a dark pit having a nightmare about bad cinema
the absolute last thing
consider the unthinkable , the unacceptable , the unmentionable
can almost see mendes and company getting together before a single frame had been shot and collectively vowing , ` this is going to be something really good .
is definitely its screenplay , both for the rhapsodic dialogue that jumps off the page , and for the memorable character creations
a hip-hop fan to appreciate scratch
if any of them list this ` credit ' on their resumes in the future
responses
ham it
ludicrous , provocative and vainglorious
it would 've reeked of a been-there , done-that sameness .
the cracked lunacy of the adventures of buckaroo banzai , but thanks to an astonishingly witless script
grueling
to something more user-friendly
is more depressing than liberating
ultimate movie experience
what -lrb- denis -rrb- accomplishes in his chilling , unnerving film is a double portrait of two young women whose lives were as claustrophic , suffocating and chilly as the attics to which they were inevitably consigned .
an ambitious , serious film that manages to do virtually everything wrong ; sitting through it is something akin to an act of cinematic penance .
, the intelligence of gay audiences has been grossly underestimated , and a meaty plot and well-developed characters have been sacrificed for skin and flash that barely fizzle .
will argue that it ranks with the best of herzog 's works
more compelling than the execution
if you really want to understand what this story is really all about , you 're far better served by the source material .
to rely on an ambiguous presentation
, in the history of the academy , people may be wondering what all that jazz was about `` chicago '' in 2002 .
if you 're paying attention , the `` big twists '' are pretty easy to guess - but that does n't make the movie any less entertaining .
almost immediately
this humbling little film ,
's thoroughly
fight sequences
slickly staged
in new york and l.a.
tolerance and
like a good guy
that 's more interested in asking questions than in answering them
other tale
the pay-off
first-class , natural acting and a look at `` the real americans '' make this a charmer .
everlyn
liven
foolish and
enactments
shame on writer\/director vicente aranda
his psyche
those of an indulgent
creators
makes me feel weird \/ thinking about all the bad things in the world \/ like puppies with broken legs \/ and butterflies that die \/ and movies starring pop queens
will make you wish you were at home watching that movie instead of in the theater watching this one
see an artist , still committed to growth in his ninth decade ,
a great combination act
the tonal shifts
should be able to find better entertainment .
collapses
tatters and self-conscious seams
costly analysis
, this could be a movie that ends up slapping its target audience in the face by shooting itself in the foot .
too long to shake
to cause his audience an epiphany
, in spite of clearly evident poverty and hardship , bring to their music
fix
truck-loving
emotional connection or identification frustratingly
's simply unbearable
it 's just plain lurid when it is n't downright silly .
a frightful vanity film that , no doubt , pays off what debt miramax felt they owed to benigni
the decidedly foul stylings of their post-modern contemporaries , the farrelly brothers
this odd , distant portuguese import more or less
interested in knowing any of them personally
it is wise
the pantheon of billy bob 's body of work
you can see mediocre cresting on the next wave
cold effect
the villain could n't pick the lint off borg queen alice krige 's cape ; and finishes half a parsec -lrb- a nose -rrb- ahead of generations
springs
a little trimming
energy or tension
is -rrb- one of the few reasons to watch the film , which director gerardo vera has drenched in swoony music and fever-pitched melodrama .
familiar to traverse uncharted ground
reese
all-around
there when the rope snaps
flicks ,
director paul cox 's unorthodox , abstract approach to visualizing nijinsky 's diaries is both stimulating and demanding .
are disjointed , flaws that have to be laid squarely on taylor 's doorstep .
one way or
a filmmaker
to go with it for the ride
glaring and
it 's a frankenstein-monster of a film that does n't know what it wants to be .
few things in this world more complex --
and drab wannabe
30 or
as die hard on a boat
first-time writer-director neil burger follows up with
pretend it 's a werewolf itself by avoiding eye contact and walking slowly away
director shawn levy
has merit and , in the hands of a brutally honest individual like prophet jack , might have made a point or two regarding life .
perfectly executed and
's hard to quibble with a flick boasting this many genuine cackles
other napoleon films
lightweight
best short story writing
ultimately ,
of a minor miracle in unfaithful
entire exercise
is a smart movie that knows its classical music , knows its freud and knows its sade .
bumbling , tongue-tied screen persona
they do a good job of painting this family dynamic for the audience
generation gap
of this trifle
whose restatement is validated by the changing composition of the nation
think they might
results is the best performance from either in years
shoes
the movie , as opposed to the manifesto ,
to spark this leaden comedy
a good documentarian
new star wars installment
odd plot
it 's a good film , but it falls short of its aspiration to be a true ` epic ' .
there 's a neat twist , subtly rendered , that could have wrapped things up at 80 minutes , but kang tacks on three or four more endings
who sees this
a cinematic fluidity and sense of intelligence that makes it work more than it probably should
clever concept
burkinabe filmmaker dani kouyate 's
the website feardotcom.com
said that he is an imaginative filmmaker who can see the forest for the trees
enthusiasm ,
witty , vibrant , and intelligent .
feels as if it started to explore the obvious voyeuristic potential of ` hypertime ' but then backed off when the producers saw the grosses for spy kids .
meticulously mounted , exasperatingly well-behaved film , which ticks off kahlo 's lifetime milestones with the dutiful precision of a tax accountant .
richard pryor
starving
misanthropic comedies
started with a great premise and then just fell apart
one of the more influential works of the ` korean new wave '
on audience patience
he croaks
their perceptiveness
burger 's desire to make some kind of film
only 10 minutes
austen
their personalities undergo radical changes when it suits the script
exquisite trappings
the children of varying ages in my audience never coughed , fidgeted or romped up and down the aisles for bathroom breaks
is a masterpiece of elegant wit and artifice .
plod along
an inuit masterpiece that will give you goosebumps as its uncanny tale of love , communal discord , and justice
extension
banal bore
of pokemon 4
album
kiarostami
morally bankrupt characters
to lament the loss of culture
ravel
during production
hole
i wo n't be sitting through this one again
, you will have completely forgotten the movie by the time you get back to your car in the parking lot .
you could fit all of pootie tang in between its punchlines
is a wish your heart makes
with a fine character study that 's short on plot but rich in the tiny revelations of real life
of the most original american productions this year
individuals
to believe in it
an ambitious , serious film that manages to do virtually everything wrong
it is most remarkable not because of its epic scope , but because of the startling intimacy it achieves despite that breadth .
in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication
... a sour little movie at its core ; an exploration of the emptiness that underlay the relentless gaiety of the 1920 's
in 1979
being shrill
the skin of a man we only know as an evil , monstrous lunatic
i 'll put it this way :
night live-style parody
my advice
what the movie lacks in action it more than makes up for in drama , suspense , revenge , and romance .
have n't seen before
snail-like pacing
was just a matter of ` eh .
never mind all that ; the boobs are fantasti
honeys
fans of the gross-out comedy
the emotional heart
this movie has a strong message about never giving up on a loved one , but it 's not an easy movie to watch and will probably disturb many who see it
upset
the good is very , very good
evil than ever
-- sadly -- dull
reader 's
beginning with the minor omission of a screenplay
pretentious endeavor
everybody else is in the background
basic black
very amusing , not the usual route in a thriller , and the performances are odd and pixilated and sometimes both .
than a half-hearted fluke
next shock
probably ever appear
entirely wholesome
in an art film
a smart , arch and rather cold-blooded comedy .
inconsequential move
no obvious escape
would have thought possible
overpowered
topic
your entertainment standards
screwy
by the bottom of the barrel
greek style
atypically hypnotic approach
this country
ah
like locusts in a horde
mike leigh
protagonist
problems with this film that even 3 oscar winners ca n't overcome
gulp down in a frenzy
in favor of mushy obviousness
going to this movie is a little like chewing whale blubber - it 's an acquired taste that takes time to enjoy , but it 's worth it , even if it does take 3 hours to get through
soderbergh 's best films , `` erin brockovich , '' `` out of sight '' and
a smartly directed , grown-up film of ideas
conjure proper respect for followers of the whole dead-undead genre , who deserve more from a vampire pic than a few shrieky special effects
dickens ' words
hooliganism
the russian word for wow !? '
laughs -- sometimes a chuckle , sometimes a guffaw and , to my great pleasure , the occasional belly laugh
that storytelling
storytelling is far more appealing
dumb , narratively chaotic , visually sloppy
to save oleander 's uninspired story
unfortunately , the experience of actually watching the movie is less compelling than the circumstances of its making .
made -lrb- crudup -rrb- a suburban architect , and a cipher
to melville 's plotline
yes , i suppose it 's lovely that cal works out his issues with his dad and comes to terms with his picture-perfect life -- but world traveler gave me no reason to care , so
has made a movie that will leave you wondering about the characters ' lives after the clever credits roll .
event movies
hot outside
to see a feature that concentrates on people , a project in which the script and characters hold sway
to a dark video store corner
no psychology here , and no real narrative logic --
by the way
of the intensity that made her an interesting character to begin with
dicey
non-threatening multi-character piece
do
from `` promising
the novel
the lake
terrorizing
turbulent self-discovery
many shallower movies these days seem too long , but this one is egregiously short
bear suits
there here
can analyze this movie in three words : thumbs friggin ' down .
is inane and awful
exceptionally dreary and overwrought bit
we passed them on the street
michele
explores
that is apparently as invulnerable as its trademark villain
scorchingly
of the filmmakers who have directed him , especially the coen brothers and steven soderbergh
murder by numbers ' is n't a great movie ,
not-so-divine secrets
blockbuster
lifelong
the sad schlock merchant
-lrb- roman coppola -rrb-
a movie in which laughter and self-exploitation merge into jolly soft-porn 'em powerment . '
the world trade center tragedy
make the oddest of couples
of blood and disintegrating vampire cadavers
is that movie
because -lrb- the leads -rrb- are such a companionable couple
this concept
once again that a man in drag is not in and of himself funny
recent hollywood trip tripe
with longer exposition sequences between them ,
a few potential hits , a few more simply intrusive to the story --
while not quite a comedy
to blacken that organ with cold vengefulness
which hurts the overall impact of the film
more mature body
failed
executed with such gentle but insistent sincerity , with such good humor and
'd much rather
a classical dramatic animated feature , nor
asks you to feel sorry for mick jagger 's sex life
on the loose
his cheek
larky
, stealing harvard is a smorgasbord of soliloquies about nothing delivered by the former mr. drew barrymore .
the strings that make williams sink into melancholia
a badly handled screenplay
ethnography and all the intrigue , betrayal , deceit and murder
conrad l. hall 's cinematography will likely be nominated for an oscar next year --
meyjes focuses too much on max when he should be filling the screen with this tortured , dull artist and monster-in-the - making .
does n't always succeed in integrating the characters in the foreground into the extraordinarily rich landscape
alternative medicine obviously has its merits
that started with a great premise and then just fell apart
a twist -- far better
throws quirky characters , odd situations , and off-kilter dialogue at us , all as if to say , `` look at this
may be lighter on its feet
's easy to like and always
dylan thomas alive to witness first-time director
the right time in the history of our country
white toast comic book films
philosophers ,
for that
come within a mile of the longest yard
the creators of do n't ask
a wet burlap sack
following things
disrobed
slow , uneventful
at what it was to be iranian-american in 1979
thrill you , touch you and
indian practice
lolita
burns is a filmmaker with a bright future ahead of him
take care is nicely performed by a quintet of actresses , but nonetheless it drags during its 112-minute length .
necessary and timely
appear
it looks in the face of death
-lrb- city -rrb- reminds us how realistically nuanced a robert de niro performance can be when he is not more lucratively engaged in the shameless self-caricature of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb- and ` analyze that , ' promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year .
of the challenges
the best script
pitched between comedy and tragedy , hope and despair
minds
rival gosford park 's
parts
powerful , chilling , and affecting study
love , communal discord , and justice
suburban families
the last time i saw worse stunt editing or cheaper action movie production values than in extreme ops
his usual bumbling , tongue-tied screen persona
offer much in the way of barris ' motivations
imaginary sport
two supporting performances taking place at the movie 's edges
stultifyingly obvious
rich and sudden
overwrought
emerges as a numbingly dull experience .
what 's surprising is how well it holds up in an era in which computer-generated images are the norm .
manipulative yet needy margot
something poignant
lathan and diggs carry the film with their charisma , and both exhibit sharp comic timing that makes the more hackneyed elements of the film easier to digest
enjoy being rewarded by a script that assumes you are n't very bright
full of cheesy dialogue ,
that elegance is more than tattoo deep
co-operative
before he makes another film
like a tired tyco ad
is n't nearly as funny as it thinks it is
much more eye-catching
has been quashed by whatever obscenity is at hand
mr. spielberg 's 1993 classic
distance it from the pack of paint-by-number romantic comedies
the destruction of property
works effortlessly
find it
its personable , amusing cast
a children 's
further and further apart
arrive early and stay late , filling nearly every minute ... with a lighthearted glow , some impudent snickers , and a glorious dose of humankind 's liberating ability to triumph over a scrooge or two
some will object to the idea of a vietnam picture with such a rah-rah , patriotic tone
laugh riot
the cast is so engagingly messing around like slob city reductions of damon runyon crooks
seen city by the sea under a variety of titles
real and amusing
really only exists to try to eke out an emotional tug of the heart , one which it fails to get
by as your abc 's
become almost as operatic to us as they are to her characters
feels less
this is n't a movie ; it 's a symptom
a human volcano or an overflowing septic tank
renner ?
fancy
heart-breakingly extensive annals
elevates the material above pat inspirational status
rarely seems interested in kicking around a raison d'etre that 's as fresh-faced as its young-guns cast .
are capable of anteing up some movie star charisma
's a head-turner -- thoughtfully written , beautifully read and , finally , deeply humanizing
while it has definite weaknesses
will be following after it
surprisingly inoffensive
enough to let you bask in your own cleverness as you figure it out
belt schtick
comes through all too painfully
the picture compelling
the point of suffocation
does n't figure in the present hollywood program .
the carnage
benchmark
nerve to speak up
ache
as it is nit-picky about the hypocrisies of our time
with the damned for perpetrating patch adams
situation to evoke a japan bustling atop an undercurrent of loneliness and isolation
from the afterlife and a lot more time on the romantic urgency that 's at the center of the story
, the film comes perilously close to being too bleak , too pessimistic and too unflinching for its own good .
the actresses may have worked up a back story for the women they portray so convincingly , but viewers do n't get enough of that background for the characters to be involving as individuals rather than types
its dialogue
watch and
i saw this one
of this script
press notes
of the original
paints - of a culture in conflict with itself
sheridan had a wonderful account to work from , but , curiously , he waters it down , turning grit and vulnerability into light reading
one of a really solid woody allen film
promises is a compelling piece that demonstrates just how well children can be trained to live out and carry on their parents ' anguish .
textbook lives of quiet desperation
balances both traditional or modern stories
achingly
shining performance
either in years
an awkwardly garish showcase
to better understand why this did n't connect with me would require another viewing , and i wo n't be sitting through this one again
mibii
this loud and thoroughly obnoxious comedy about a pair of squabbling working-class spouses is a deeply unpleasant experience .
a more traditionally plotted popcorn thriller
dense and thoughtful and brimming with ideas that are too complex to be rapidly absorbed .
comfortable enough in her own skin to be proud of her rubenesque physique
astounding technology
impressive images
, you 'll still have a good time . ''
adopts the guise of a modern motion picture
as nicely
represents some sort of beacon of hope in the middle of chicago 's south side
explode obnoxiously
dumb gags ,
milquetoast
romantic urgency
through the layers of soap-opera emotion
creative team
framework
is a hoot , and is just as good , if not better than much of what 's on saturday morning tv especially the pseudo-educational stuff we all ca n't stand
it 's nice to see piscopo again after all these years , and chaykin and headly are priceless .
fairly disposable
adult movies
moderately amusing
delicate range
captivating .
g-rated family film
all this exoticism might sound to the typical pax
young artist 's
quite funny
was an honest effort
palpable
prevents them from firing on all cylinders
collect the serial killer cards and
going on over our heads
see the attraction for the sole reason that it was hot outside and there was air conditioning inside
technical proficiency
walked out muttering words like `` horrible '' and `` terrible ,
during the tuxedo 's 90 minutes of screen time , there is n't one true ` chan moment ' .
mishmash that careens from dark satire to cartoonish slapstick
of temptation , salvation and good intentions
plays like some weird masterpiece theater sketch with neither
matthew
fuzzy
definitive
attentive than it first sets out to be .
comes from a renowned indian film culture that allows americans to finally revel in its splendor
the camera work
cool .
already littered with celluloid garbage
laconic pace
as an older woman who seduces oscar , the film founders on its lack of empathy for the social milieu - rich new york intelligentsia - and its off
plays like a mix of cheech and chong and chips .
the jokes are typical sandler fare
fun to watch performing in a film that is only mildly diverting
difference
it gives poor dana carvey nothing to do that is really funny , and
robert de niro for the tv-cops comedy showtime
old-fashioned but
50-year
the beaten path ,
from its invitingly upbeat overture to its pathos-filled but ultimately life-affirming finale , martin is a masterfully conducted work .
bad the film 's story does not live up to its style
rudd ,
could fail to respond
frequent outbursts
it is repetitious
its social message
low-brow humor , gratuitous violence
grant and bullock
1950s sci-fi movies
after the setup
, confident
no easy , comfortable resolution
their family must look like `` the addams family '' to everyone looking in
even the smallest sensitivities
is instead about as fresh as last week 's issue of variety
plenty of evidence
with purpose and finesse
's an entertaining and informative documentary
the pilot episode of a new teen-targeted action tv series
blame
jack city
'm sure mainstream audiences will be baffled
the tuxedo miscalculates badly by forcing the star to play second fiddle to the dull effects that allow the suit to come to life .
a case of masochism
unspools
there are many things that solid acting can do for a movie
creeping
know how to handle it
i might add -- slice of comedic bliss
overall , it 's a very entertaining , thought-provoking film with a simple message : god is love .
spanning history , rather than
earnest homage
for the bare-midriff generation
fairly basic comedic constructs
based on philip k. dick stories
has the chops of a smart-aleck film school brat and the imagination of a big kid ...
extremes
as if it were n't
android life
in a poorly
think , hmmmmm
you have to give the audience a reason to want to put for that effort
viewing for civics classes and would-be public servants alike
a pleasant piece
new-agey
skateboard
underdog movie since the bad news bears
their lives , loves and the art
snake foo yung
it does because of the performances
evelyn 's
plan
is to be cherished .
casual and fun
shows us plenty of sturm
obnoxious adults
is nevertheless maintained throughout
margarita happy hour
gritty feel help
a realized work
a voice
a macabre and very
to a coming-of-age story with such a buoyant , expressive flow of images
the inchoate but already eldritch christian right propaganda machine
passionate enthusiasms like martin scorsese
of establishing a time and place
a stick
the history or biography channel
something 's horribly wrong
satisfied to remain the same throughout
writer\/director david caesar ladles on the local flavour with a hugely enjoyable film about changing times , clashing cultures and the pleasures of a well-made pizza .
played
the usual movie rah-rah ,
felt fantasy of a director 's travel through 300 years of russian history
two fine actors ,
confined to slo-mo gun firing and random glass-shattering
an elvis person
russian cultural identity and a stunning technical achievement
road movie ,
natalie
aging sandeman
he or
distract you from the ricocheting
if you are into splatter movies , then you will probably have a reasonably good time with the salton sea .
lisa
`` abandon '' will leave you wanting to abandon the theater .
single theater company
juliette binoche 's sand is vivacious ,
to alter the bard 's ending
be a most hard-hearted person not to be moved by this drama
wraps
cinematic polemic
is always sympathetic
fubar
ambiguous enough to be engaging
television movie
average
some nice twists but the ending
vibrantly
altar boys '
the production is suitably elegant
is amazing , yes
shunji iwai 's all about lily chou chou is a beautifully shot , but ultimately flawed film about growing up in japan .
the island
, it 's kinda dumb .
such a bad movie that its luckiest viewers will be seated next to one of those ignorant pinheads who talk throughout the show .
good gossip , entertainingly delivered , yet with a distinctly musty odour , its expiry date long gone
after an uncertain start
precisely when
to slap it
before bedtime
real women have curves wears its empowerment on its sleeve but even
not far down the line , to find a place among the studio 's animated classics
birthday party
he 's the con , and
the role
an apparent audience
psychic nuances
this wretchedly unfunny wannabe comedy is inane and awful - no doubt , it 's the worst movie i 've seen this summer .
a peculiar
turns fanciful , grisly and engagingly quixotic .
a taste
the shining , the thing , and
of the rarest kinds of films
pop-influenced prank
underdogs
who smiles and frowns
can escape
the plot , and a maddeningly insistent and repetitive piano score that made me want to scream
the supposed injustices
traditional layers of awakening and ripening and
loaf
plods along methodically , somehow under the assumption
convincing characters
a playful recapitulation
take away the controversy , and it 's not much more watchable than a mexican soap opera .
behind cutesy film references
small part thanks
accepting this in the right frame of mind
is slathered on top
this film ,
, tavernier 's film bounds along with the rat-a-tat energy of `` his girl friday , '' maintaining a light touch while tackling serious themes .
by antwone fisher based on the book by antwone fisher
are lost in the thin soup of canned humor .
the other hand
the baseball-playing monkey
luster
an episode of general hospital
gai
his great gift
a strong first act and absolutely , inescapably gorgeous , skyscraper-trapeze motion of the amazing spider-man .
humor in i spy
see this
played for maximum moisture .
during spring break
england 's
after being snared in its own tangled plot
either esther 's
grinder
one of the movies ' creepiest conventions
there 's no art here
eileen walsh -rrb-
whine , the bellyaching of a paranoid and unlikable man
evokes the frustration , the awkwardness and the euphoria of growing up
best disney movie
we know the outcome
the intoxicating fumes and emotional ghosts of a freshly painted rembrandt
naturally funny film
it has a more colorful , more playful tone than his other films .
venture forth
if you love the music , and i do , its hard to imagine having more fun watching a documentary ...
love triangles
schaefer
there is only so much baked cardboard i need to chew .
rollerball '' 2002
stupidity
, pretentious
associations
does no justice
one-sided
disgusted with the lazy material and the finished product 's unshapely look
adventure movie
little clear
first , for a movie that tries to be smart , it 's kinda dumb .
very concept
telephone book
skilled actors
through the audience 's meat grinder one more
whip life into the importance of being earnest
weighty themes
of a lifestyle
with wit and empathy to spare , waydowntown acknowledges the silent screams of workaday inertia but stops short of indulging its characters ' striving solipsism .
uncanny ability to right itself precisely when you think it 's in danger of going wrong
noir veil
its floating narrative
style and
of brit cinema
last movie
deserve but
flawless film , -lrb- wang -rrb- emerges in the front ranks of china 's now numerous , world-renowned filmmakers .
one step further
comic barbs
simplistic --
stitched together
a fleeting grasp
buzz
, it traps audiences in a series of relentlessly nasty situations that we would pay a considerable ransom not to be looking at .
are fun and reminiscent of combat scenes
the marginal members
and not strictly in the knowledge imparted
1971 musical
long before it 's over , you 'll be thinking of 51 ways to leave this loser .
on earth is going on
the humanity
, biting and witty feature
respectably
on the way to striking a blow for artistic integrity
the fore for the gifted
contains all the substance of a twinkie -- easy to swallow , but scarcely nourishing
suggests ,
unfunny and unoriginal mess
have given this movie a rating of zero .
feels a bit long
an admitted egomaniac , evans is no hollywood villain
coping , in one way or another , with life
understand what made allen 's romantic comedies so pertinent and enduring
to a distinguished film legacy
the experience of its women
very expressive
i admire the closing scenes of the film , which seem to ask whether our civilization offers a cure for vincent 's complaint .
that no matter how fantastic reign of fire looked , its story was making no sense at all
have no problem giving it an unqualified recommendation
are quite funny , but jonah ...
the movie is pretty diverting
, then knock yourself out and enjoy the big screen postcard that is a self-glorified martin lawrence lovefest .
watching this film
one of the greatest natural sportsmen of modern times
many definitions
on animation or dumb humor
portrays young brendan
the movie worked for me right up to the final scene ,
including those intended for adults
makes you realize that deep inside righteousness can be found a tough beauty
if somewhat standardized ,
dwarf
sixth-grade height
rage
missing in murder by numbers
during the german occupation
impenetrable and
take what is essentially a contained family conflict
to feel physically caught up in the process
muccino ,
double agent
includes one of the strangest
fall together without much surprise
ill-advised and
targeted to please every one -lrb- and no one -rrb-
mars
rage and
gallo
soothe
the thrills pop up frequently
droning house music
brief amount
his inescapable past and uncertain future in a very shapable but largely unfulfilling present
witty , contemplative , and sublimely beautiful .
attempt another project greenlight ,
are sexy
writer-director randall wallace has bitten off more than he or anyone else could chew , and
powerpuff girls movie
in where filmmaking can take us
to be a true ` epic '
their characters '
its star , kline ,
, is still good fun .
water-born cinematography
an encyclopedia of cliches that shoplifts shamelessly from farewell-to-innocence movies like the wanderers and a bronx tale without cribbing any of their intelligence
while somewhat less than it might have been , the film is a good one , and
85 minutes
doubts
see `` sade ''
from vincent gallo
that is no more than mildly amusing
a meatballs
authenticate her british persona
wells
the rest of the film ... is dudsville .
while the movie is slightly less successful than the first
be called animation
something interesting to say
in tired stereotypes
a thirteen-year-old 's
$
sophisticated , discerning taste
a classic fairy tale that perfectly captures the wonders and worries of childhood in a way that few movies have ever approached .
her character erects
reversal of fortune -rrb-
redemption and regeneration
is worse :
rich and sudden wisdom
hong kong
served up kraft macaroni and cheese
'd never
nicholas sparks
the rarest kinds
fans of the show
a serviceable euro-trash action extravaganza ,
is drowned out by director jon purdy 's sledgehammer sap .
in its sequel
using an omniscient voice-over narrator in the manner of french new wave films
you 'd expect from a guy
that proceeds
last 4ever
a martinet music instructor
could n't be better as a cruel but weirdly likable wasp matron
participatory spectator sport . '
the murder
an oddity , to be sure , but one that you might wind up remembering with a degree of affection rather than revulsion
as a hybrid teen thriller and murder mystery
is bad
that we really have n't had a good cheesy b-movie playing in theaters since ... well ... since last week 's reign of fire
takes on nickleby with all the halfhearted zeal of an 8th grade boy delving into required reading .
action set
are often
hard , endearing , caring , warm .
with cheapo animation -lrb- like saturday morning tv in the '60s -rrb- , a complex sword-and-sorcery plot and characters who all have big round eyes and japanese names .
several times here
the cinematic canon , which , at last count , numbered 52 different versions
of the cimarron
in the foreground
bespeaks
drab and inert
unnamed
engaging enough
what they think of themselves and their clients
hard-bitten
illiterate , often inert sci-fi action thriller .
gaping plot holes sink this ` sub ' - standard thriller and drag audience enthusiasm to crush depth
than sketches ... which leaves any true emotional connection or identification frustratingly out of reach
as the remarkable ensemble cast brings them to life
in europe
been
is a movie that refreshes the mind and spirit along with the body
mr. polanski is in his element here
's a lovely , eerie film that casts an odd , rapt spell
repetitious
narrative form
the final part of the ` qatsi ' trilogy , directed by godfrey reggio ,
was fundamentally unknowable even to his closest friends
sorority boys
's a reason why halftime is only fifteen minutes long
mothman
for its harsh objectivity and refusal
have wrapped things up at 80 minutes
this shocking testament
basic , credible compassion
business notable largely for its overwhelming creepiness , for an eagerness to create images you wish you had n't seen
a heavy-handed indictment of parental failings
ends with a whimper
workaday inertia
the film is darkly funny in its observation of just how much more grueling and time-consuming the illusion of work is than actual work .
tells a story as horrifying as any in the heart-breakingly extensive annals of white-on-black racism
so much as produced it
filmed more irresistibly than in ` baran
it is nonjudgmental , and makes clear that a prostitute can be as lonely and needy as any of the clients
makes dover kosashvili 's outstanding feature debut so potent
where so many of us spend so much of our time
killing
ghost
low-key , 102-minute infomercial
they be of nature , of man or of one another
one sci-fi work
makes social commentary more palatable .
the anguish
nail-biter
it does n't flinch from its unsettling prognosis , namely , that the legacy of war is a kind of perpetual pain .
for this sort of thing to work , we need agile performers , but the proficient , dull sorvino has no light touch , and rodan is out of his league
it 's great cinematic polemic
every expectation
the obligatory break-ups and hook-ups do n't seem to have much emotional impact on the characters .
a convincing one
peter
of a man in pain
the script is too mainstream and the psychology too textbook to intrigue .
an engaging , formulaic sports drama that carries a charge of genuine excitement
the images
transplant
this slapstick comedy
it 's as raw and action-packed an experience as a ringside seat at a tough-man contest .
spat out from the tinseltown assembly line .
a summer entertainment adults can see without feeling embarrassed , but
'm afraid .
crafty and
leaving off
quest
by forcing the star to play second fiddle to the dull effects that allow the suit to come to life
reveals a real human soul buried beneath a spellbinding serpent 's smirk
eccentrics
formula -- which is a waste of de niro , mcdormand and the other good actors in the cast
manages sweetness largely without stickiness .
for the back row
ca n't quite decide which character
to intrigue
're looking for a tale of brits behaving badly
the bottom line is the piece works brilliantly .
frankie
chan
obvious or
it may even fall into the category of films you love to hate .
spits
at its visual delights
combustible mixture
a moving and not infrequently breathtaking film .
its template
since nelson eddy
i wanted so badly for the protagonist to fail
any right to be
benefits from several funny moments
without a fresh infusion of creativity
rejigger fatal attraction into a high school setting
and utter lack
visual delights
flimsier with its many out-sized , out of character and logically porous action set
time and money
need for people of diverse political perspectives
middle american
almost shakespearean -- both in depth and breadth --
ties it together with efficiency and an affection for the period
worth a peek
is callow
it is life affirming and heartbreaking , sweet without the decay factor , funny and sad .
throws quirky characters , odd situations , and off-kilter dialogue
daily activities
video store corner
party tricks
suffer the dreadfulness of war from both sides
even a tv
deserve
, but several movies have - take heart .
enough disparate types
who are trying to make their way through this tragedy
celluloid heaven
will absolutely
not so much farcical as sour .
that any art-house moviegoer is likely to find compelling
weird , wonderful
're into rap
of sitting through it
bad movies make and is determined not to make them
mitchell
been better
is funny and looks professional .
angela gheorghiu ,
strains
simplistic story
in the other
cherish does n't completely survive its tonal transformation from dark comedy to suspense thriller
it 's not going to be everyone 's bag of popcorn ,
like an episode of the tv show blind date , only less technically proficient and without the pop-up comments
twenty years later , reggio still knows how to make a point with poetic imagery ,
seem like mere splashing around
the daily
credited
the career peak
any level
between chaplin and kidman
a conventional way
's -rrb- a clever thriller with enough unexpected twists to keep our interest
engaging story
mr. spielberg
college story
begins to yield some interesting results
into the proceedings
is in his element
an engrossing and infectiously enthusiastic documentary
godfrey reggio 's
goofy , life-affirming moments straight out of a cellular phone commercial
all eventually prevail
the recent hollywood trip tripe
of why human beings long for what they do n't have , and how this gets us in trouble
the plotting
that the marginal members of society
that shockingly manages to be even worse than its title
independence , complete with loads of cgi and bushels of violence , but not a drop of human blood
some of the most ravaging , gut-wrenching , frightening war scenes since `` saving private ryan '' have been recreated by john woo in this little-known story of native americans and their role in the second great war .
solemn words
provides a window into a subculture hell-bent on expressing itself in every way imaginable
more of an ordeal than an amusement
an awful lot
friday after next to them
the period trappings of this debut venture into the heritage business
searing
right inside the massive waves that lifts blue crush into one of the summer 's most pleasurable movies
wit and interesting characters
conjures
their fellow sophisticates
the best of comedies
above superficiality
the film works - mostly due to its superior cast of characters .
sparkles in its deft portrait of tinseltown 's seasoned veterans of gossip
if obvious ,
case study
no such thing is sort of a minimalist beauty and the beast
presenting the `` other side of the story
remarkable movie
it is interminable
not particularly
quickly writes himself into a corner
japanese and hollywood cultures
a surgeon mends
the superficial way
lucky break
brain
with fantasies , daydreams , memories and one fantastic visual trope
assimilated
e.t.
is ultimately effective enough at achieving the modest , crowd-pleasing goals it sets for itself
a smart and funny , albeit sometimes superficial , cautionary tale of a technology in search of an artist
love him
shot largely in small rooms , the film has a gentle , unforced intimacy that never becomes claustrophobic .
on either side
about bad company
to mesmerize , astonish and entertain
almost visceral
celebrity parents
mannered
to watch jackson , who also served as executive producer , take his smooth , shrewd , powerful act abroad
have a feeling that i would have liked it much more if harry & tonto never existed
the tasteful little revision works wonders , enhancing the cultural and economic subtext , bringing richer meaning to the story 's morals .
a smear of lip-gloss
ever again maintain a straight face while speaking to a highway patrolman
us -- especially san francisco
technically proficient and without the pop-up comments
with cage 's best acting
has fallen
climax
most accurate
receding
more appetizing than a side dish of asparagus
adult hindsight
lang 's metropolis , welles ' kane , and
bad-movie way
discouraging
this nasty comedy
emphasizes the well-wrought story and omits needless chase scenes and swordfights as the revenge unfolds
gradually sneaks up on the audience
romantic comedy .
offer much more
while it may not rival the filmmaker 's period pieces
the film 's plot may be shallow
from the heart
fanatic
is set in a remote african empire before cell phones , guns , and the internal combustion engine
its good qualities are obscured
movie love
listless feature
unsettling picture
big-bug
and solemn words
speculation , conspiracy theories or
attal 's hang-ups surrounding infidelity are so old-fashioned and ,
a self-glorified martin lawrence lovefest
express their own views
the doofus-on - the-loose banter of welcome to collinwood has a cocky , after-hours loopiness to it .
grievous
a teen
a fan film that for the uninitiated plays better on video with the sound turned down .
one fantastic -lrb- and educational -rrb-
flails limply between bizarre comedy and pallid horror
in druggy trance-noir and trumped-up street credibility
a heroine
see the movie through the prism of his or her own beliefs and prejudices
a testament of quiet endurance , of common concern ,
truth
giles nuttgens
landscape painting
it 's just weirdness for the sake of weirdness
sick and twisted
tongue-tied
of the discomfort and embarrassment of being a bumbling american in europe
that the chuck norris `` grenade gag ''
assures that the pocket monster movie franchise is nearly ready to keel over
forges
sound like it was co-written by mattel executives and lobbyists for the tinsel industry
the eventual dvd release will offer subtitles and the original italian-language soundtrack
beavis
a taxicab
familiar issues , like racism and homophobia
, kid-friendly outing
have hoped to be
right-thinking ' films
hoary love triangle
applies
slow pacing
illustrated
, none of these words really gets at the very special type of badness that is deuces wild .
emotional overload
pander to our basest desires
of the role
an unlimited amount of phony blood
1970 british production
much dramatic impact
demand
of a group of people who are struggling to give themselves a better lot in life than the ones
that recalls the classics of early italian neorealism
morally bankrupt
nastier
of many a recent movie season
dealing
is funny , smart , visually inventive , and most of all , alive .
about the folly of superficiality that is itself
a mile
lacking in imagination and authentic christmas spirit
the lightest ,
be a whole lot scarier than they are in this tepid genre offering
each scene wreaks of routine ;
if to say , `` look at this
is serious
at the film 's centre is a precisely layered performance by an actor in his mid-seventies , michel piccoli .
is an ode to unconditional love and compassion garnered from years of seeing it all , a condition only the old are privy to , and ... often misconstrued as weakness .
delivering a wholesome fantasy for kids
fine performance
this cinema verite speculation on the assassination of john f. kennedy
give you a few laughs
my vote
` german-expressionist , ' according to the press notes
conveying its social message
enjoys the friday series
laconic
to look at , but its not very informative about its titular character and no more challenging than your average television biopic
you enough to feel good about
wo n't learn a thing
spiffy bluescreen technique and
operas
're a fanatic
directs the pianist like a surgeon mends a broken heart ; very meticulously but without any passion
well told .
a semi-throwback , a reminiscence without nostalgia or sentimentality
writings to perform
`` interesting ''
nearly as graphic but much more powerful , brutally shocking
children 's entertainment , superhero comics
despite these annoyances
remains that a wacky concept does not a movie make
piccoli 's performance is amazing , yes , but the symbols of loss and denial and life-at-arm 's - length in the film seem irritatingly transparent .
somewhat mannered tone
surprisingly affecting
plummer
than us
ever get a hold on
guy things
matthew cirulnick and novelist thulani davis
good action , good acting , good dialogue , good pace
the sweetest thing , a romantic comedy with outrageous tendencies , may be a mess in a lot of ways .
is cumbersome
are big enough for a train car to drive through
nothing in the movie
from this three-hour endurance test built around an hour 's worth of actual material
waydowntown may not be an important movie , or even a good one , but it provides a nice change of mindless pace in collision with the hot oscar season currently underway .
i want music
puts an exclamation point on the fact that this is n't something to be taken seriously
being both revelatory and narcissistic , achieving some honest insight into relationships that most high-concept films candy-coat with pat storylines , precious circumstances and beautiful stars
needs to stay afloat in hollywood
for the character at all stages of her life
the face of life 's harshness
an action cartoon
forced drama in this wildly uneven movie , about
indie effort
is by far the worst movie of the year .
september
a wildly erratic drama with sequences that make you wince in embarrassment and others , thanks to the actors , that are quite touching .
looks elsewhere
the it
take away the controversy
that freundlich
remarkably assured
is a bit like getting all excited about a chocolate eclair and then biting into it and finding the filling missing .
goldmember has none of the visual wit of the previous pictures
short running
does not proclaim the truth about two love-struck somebodies , but permits them time and space to convince us of that all on their own .
the same mistake as the music industry
show cliches
bella is the picture of health with boundless energy until a few days before she dies .
sorrow , laugther , and tears
profound ethical and philosophical questions in the form of dazzling pop entertainment
moves beyond the original 's nostalgia for the communal film experiences of yesteryear
a catalyst for the struggle of black manhood
does n't come close to justifying the hype that surrounded its debut at the sundance film festival two years ago .
million
juwanna mann ? ''
on dave barry 's popular book of the same name
as they may be , the cartoons look almost shakespearean -- both in depth and breadth -- after watching this digital-effects-heavy , supposed family-friendly comedy .
with his games of hide-and-seek
on boston public just
manages to build to a terrifying , if obvious , conclusion
unique directing style
-lrb- the film -rrb- works ,
benevolent deception ,
plays better
to lift the movie above its playwriting 101 premise
care about cleverness , wit or any other kind of intelligent humor
110 minutes
pitch-perfect holden
fails to portray its literarily talented and notorious subject as anything much more than a dirty old man
tickles
like such a bore
's as comprehensible as any dummies guide , something even non-techies can enjoy .
there are some movies that hit you from the first scene and you know it 's going to be a trip
the final scene
spontaneous creativity and
about any aspect of it ,
of the highest and the performances
nasty behavior and severe flaws as part of the human condition
this may be dover kosashvili 's feature directing debut , but
need a stronger stomach than us
if you 're in a slap-happy mood
lemon
the slightly flawed -lrb- and fairly unbelievable -rrb- finale
less the cheap thriller you 'd expect than it is a fairly revealing study of its two main characters -- damaged-goods people whose orbits will inevitably and dangerously collide
could hardly ask for more
cool visual backmasking -rrb-
devos and cassel have tremendous chemistry --
consistently clever and suspenseful
winter landscapes
blood-soaked
we 've come to expect , including the assumption that `` crazy '' people are innocent , childlike and inherently funny
early zucker brothers\/abrahams films
is a fine-looking film with a bouncy score and a clutch of lively songs for deft punctuation
filled with shootings , beatings , and more cussing than you could shake a stick at
is a masterpiece of nuance and characterization , marred only by an inexplicable , utterly distracting blunder at the very end .
the film 's stagecrafts
a thriller about the ruthless social order that governs college cliques
`` they 're coming ! ''
a film that is both gripping and compelling
compelling , damaged characters who we want to help -- or hurt
it has its moments
smarter-than-thou
a big musical number
's great for the kids
too self-satisfied
makeup design
see the darker side of what 's going on with young tv actors
, the way this all works out makes the women look more like stereotypical caretakers and moral teachers , instead of serious athletes .
i 'm the one that i want
lyrical and celebratory
trusted audiences to understand a complex story , and
blame all men for war , '' -lrb- the warden 's daughter -rrb- tells her father .
has written in years
old ferris bueller
, it 's awfully entertaining to watch .
to paradoxically feel familiar and foreign at the same time
real bump-in - the-night chills
one key problem with these ardently christian storylines is that there is never any question of how things will turn out .
is a rare treat that shows the promise of digital filmmaking .
cox is far more concerned with aggrandizing madness , not the man , and the results might drive you crazy .
no doubt intended the film to affirm love 's power to help people endure almost unimaginable horror
eric byler 's nuanced pic avoids easy sentiments and explanations ...
looks
some last-minute action strongly reminiscent
are the whole show here , with their memorable and resourceful performances
that could so easily have been fumbled by a lesser filmmaker
the grey zone gives voice to a story that needs to be heard in the sea of holocaust movies ... but the film suffers from its own difficulties
a battle of wills that is impossible to care about and is n't very funny
a laughable --
the annoyance
b-movie
impossible task
show more of the dilemma
-lrb- harmon -rrb- to prominence
of dramatic interest
is just such an achievement
big screen caper
took three minutes of dialogue , 30 seconds of plot
video with the sound
one-of-a-kind near-masterpiece .
the film 's thick shadows
... is less concerned with cultural and political issues than doting on its eccentric characters .
, unlike so many other hollywood movies of its ilk , it offers hope
unhappily
as another key contribution
decisively broken with her friends image in an independent film of satiric fire and emotional turmoil
bones tickled
's weird , wonderful , and not necessarily for kids
the complicated history
a pathetic exploitation film
fits into a classic genre ,
borstal
seeks to re-create the excitement of such '50s flicks as jules verne 's ' 20,000 leagues under the sea ' and the george pal version of h.g. wells ' ` the time machine . '
own broadside
difficulties
it 's just impossible not to feel nostalgia for movies you grew up with
imply terror by suggestion , rather than the overuse of special effects
to constantly draw attention to itself
psychotic
affable maid
's better to go in knowing full well what 's going to happen , but willing to let the earnestness of its execution and skill of its cast take you down a familiar road with a few twists .
glory days
'
a purpose
will be a thoughtful , emotional movie experience
escapes
a beautiful , timeless and universal tale of heated passions --
janine
rollerblades
a lovely , sad dance
at a grade-school audience
a touching , sophisticated film that almost seems like a documentary in the way it captures an italian immigrant family on the brink of major changes .
blasphemous bad boy
to himself
poignancy
the climactic hourlong cricket match
in the background
rhapsodic
urban desperation
from laugh-out-loud
demonstrate that his pathology evolved from human impulses that grew hideously twisted
ride roughshod over incompetent cops to get his man
innumerable
impacts
gargantuan leaps of faith just to watch it
to sit near the back and squint to avoid noticing some truly egregious lip-non-synching
like a comedian who starts off promisingly but then proceeds to flop , comedian runs out of steam after a half hour .
in the new adaptation of the cherry orchard
wear you out and
some savvy producer
allen movie
all that memorable , but as downtown saturday matinee brain
measured against anthony asquith 's acclaimed 1952 screen adaptation
elevated by the wholesome twist of a pesky mother interfering during her son 's discovery of his homosexuality .
much camera movement
the movie above its playwriting 101 premise
a physician who needs to heal himself
compelling coming-of-age drama
afloat
cho and
as fresh-faced as its young-guns cast
aims for the toilet and scores a direct hit .
`
does such an excellent job of critiquing itself at every faltering half-step of its development that criticizing feels more like commiserating
mainstream matinee-style entertainment goes
this film , like the similarly ill-timed antitrust ,
a spirit
their mentally `` superior '' friends
anyone who has ever suspected hollywood of being overrun by corrupt and hedonistic weasels
it 's really an exercise in gross romanticization of the delusional personality type
interview with the assassin is structured less as a documentary and more as a found relic
is such high-wattage brainpower coupled with pitch-perfect acting and an exquisite , unfakable sense of cinema
two fine actors , morgan freeman and
john ritter 's glory days
the visual wit
species
funny and also heartwarming without stooping to gooeyness
the real talent and wit to elevate it beyond its formula to the level of classic romantic comedy to which it aspires
that could easily wait for your pay per view dollar
presentation
l.
poster-boy
seater plane
into ` an inspiring tale of survival wrapped in the heart-pounding suspense of a stylish psychological thriller
justify a film
be a human being
i ca n't remember the last time i saw an audience laugh so much during a movie ,
to jimmy 's relentless anger
slack complacency
a serviceable euro-trash action extravaganza , with a decent sense of humor and plenty of things that go boom --
been made with an enormous amount of affection
based on philip k. dick stories .
i just saw this movie ... well , it 's probably not accurate to call it a movie
served an eviction notice at every theater stuck with it
normally , rohmer 's talky films fascinate me , but
hailed as the works of an artist
so emotionally predictable or bland
ca n't really call it a work of art
is concocted and
knows
as if a bored cage spent the duration of the film 's shooting schedule waiting to scream : `` got aids yet
will find in these characters ' foibles a timeless and unique perspective .
illogical things
a movie about fetishism
it feels like very light errol morris , focusing on eccentricity but failing , ultimately , to make something bigger out of its scrapbook of oddballs .
navigate
maybe
suspend your disbelief
finished product 's
of revelation
force himself on people and into situations that would make lesser men run for cover
unrealized potential
mugs mercilessly
french people
unintentional giggles --
plastered with one hollywood cliche after another , most of which involve precocious kids getting the better of obnoxious adults
raw dough
... cagney 's ` top of the world ' has been replaced by the bottom of the barrel .
deposited on the big screen
more specifically ,
survive its tonal transformation from dark comedy
david presson
feet
a world where the bizarre is credible and the real turns magical
, the movie grows boring despite the scenery .
the tuxedo does n't add up to a whole lot .
infidelity drama
ryosuke has created a wry , winning , if languidly paced , meditation on the meaning and value of family .
more disposable than hanna-barbera 's half-hour cartoons
phonograph
's a compelling and horrifying story
depends largely
profoundly devastating events
civil disobedience ,
in addition to hoffman 's powerful acting clinic , this is that rare drama that offers a thoughtful and rewarding glimpse into the sort of heartache everyone has felt , or will feel someday .
hour-and-a-half
bears ...
went over my head
set in the constrictive eisenhower era about one
plain old blarney
of america 's culture of fear
slow down , shake off your tensions and take this picture at its own breezy , distracted rhythms
offers nothing more than a bait-and-switch that is beyond playing fair with the audience .
when you think you are making sense of it
mainstream american movies tend to exploit the familiar
excruciatingly unfunny
did they not have the nerve to speak up
like it
if you ever wanted to be an astronaut , this is the ultimate movie experience - it 's informative and breathtakingly spectacular
self-inflicted retaliation
perhaps not since nelson eddy
genesis
a tricky tightrope between being wickedly funny and just plain wicked
... an hour-and-a-half of inoffensive , unmemorable filler .
that , this performance or
-- but bad --
's good enough .
funny bone
feeling like a dope has rarely been more fun than it is in nine queens .
minus the twisted humor and eye-popping visuals that have made miike ... a cult hero .
rein
get a kick out of goofy brits with cute accents performing ages-old slapstick and unfunny tricks
a more graceful way of portraying the devastation of this disease
saw this movie
it 's excessively quirky and a little underconfident in its delivery , but otherwise this is the best ` old neighborhood ' project since christopher walken kinda romanced cyndi lauper in the opportunists
examining the encounter of an aloof father and his chilly son after 20 years apart
a matter of -lrb- being -rrb- in a shrugging mood
its assigned marks to take on any life of its own
personality
, sex with strangers is a success .
the travails of being hal hartley to function as pastiche
charismatic star
suitable
the wildly popular vin diesel in the equation
when poor hermocrates and leontine pathetically compare notes about their budding amours
a series of immaculately composed shots of patch adams quietly freaking out does not make for much of a movie .
ambiguous and nothing to shout about
i do n't think most of the people who loved the 1989 paradiso will prefer this new version .
a brutal 90-minute battle sequence
deserves to be seen everywhere .
a bit exploitative but also nicely done , morally alert and street-smart
pertinent and enduring
leblanc thought , `` hey
peroxide blond honeys
the revelation
lilo & stitch
begins to resemble the shapeless
gosling
conjure proper respect
to be ya-ya
splendor
as rude and profane as ever , always hilarious and
do extremely unconventional things
an affable but undernourished romantic comedy that fails to match the freshness of the actress-producer and writer
brother
that had long since vanished
natalie babbitt 's
the intelligence of gay audiences has been grossly underestimated ,
titled ` the loud and the ludicrous '
knowing full well what 's going to happen
of people on the economic fringes of margaret thatcher 's ruinous legacy
feels incredibly hokey
art houses
feeling to it , but like the 1920 's , the trip there is a great deal of fun .
love liza is a festival film that would have been better off staying on the festival circuit .
schticky chris rock and stolid anthony hopkins , who seem barely in the same movie
from mars
zero .
of soap-opera emotion
is his best film
the movie knew what to do with him
power to help people endure almost unimaginable horror
is a visually stunning rumination on love , memory , history and the war between art and commerce
achieves its emotional power and moments of revelation with restraint and a delicate ambiguity
a solidly entertaining little film
's about as overbearing and over-the-top as the family it
drop your jaw
is eerily convincing as this bland blank of a man with unimaginable demons
full-frontal attack
21st century reality
playing
the cleverness , the weirdness
character pieces
can almost see mendes and company getting together before a single frame had been shot and collectively vowing , ` this is going to be something really good . '
loose , poorly structured film
to violence
it works well enough , since the thrills pop up frequently , and
normative
about half of them are funny , a few are sexy and none are useful in telling the story , which is paper-thin and decidedly unoriginal .
utter authority
where exciting , inane images keep popping past your head and
enhanced by a surplus of vintage archive footage
score
found myself growing more and more frustrated and detached as vincent became more and more abhorrent .
with more care
the art of scratching -lrb- or turntablism -rrb- in particular
and slack direction
fest the mummy returns
sleep or bewildered
a little fleeing of its own
be the first major studio production shot on video tape instead of film
of pace
this frozen tundra soap opera that breathes extraordinary life into the private existence of the inuit people
wo n't win any awards in the plot department
one mulls leaving the familiar to traverse uncharted ground
the film ` refreshing
re-imagining of beauty and
the connected stories of breitbart and hanussen are actually fascinating
tacked
casting shatner as a legendary professor and kunis
the film was n't preachy , but
a fantastically vital movie that manages to invest real humor
it 's icky .
does an established filmmaker so
is this so boring ?
the filmmaker is having fun with it all
the ` ick ' in ` classic
waxes
just another silly hollywood action film , one among a multitude of simple-minded , yahoo-ing death shows
so many red herrings , so many false scares
in the emotional evolution of the two bewitched adolescents
a bump
by a badly handled screenplay of what is really an amusing concept -- a high-tech tux that transforms its wearer into a superman
the heart of anyone old enough to have earned a 50-year friendship
self-glorified martin lawrence lovefest
the rich
about its ideas and more about its characterization of hitler and the contrived nature of its provocative conclusion
dissing the film that they did n't mind the ticket cost
turned out to be a one-trick pony
can overcome bad hair design
mibii is rote work and predictable , but with a philosophical visual coming right at the end that extravagantly redeems it .
choreographed
for the communal film experiences of yesteryear
play on a 10-year delay
some visual wit
a subtle , humorous , illuminating study of politics , power and social mobility
circuit queens wo n't learn a thing , they 'll be too busy cursing the film 's strategically placed white sheets .
evangelical
it does n't
it is not always the prettiest pictures that tell the best story
portrays , tiresomely regimented
rorschach
logical , unforced continuation
come .
another classic for the company
for a role he still needs to grow into
the kind of subject matter that could so easily have been fumbled by a lesser filmmaker
day by concentrating on the elements of a revealing alienation among a culture of people who sadly are at hostile odds with one another through recklessness and retaliation
best war movies
the ingenious construction -lrb- adapted by david hare from michael cunningham 's novel -rrb- constantly flows forwards and back , weaving themes among three strands which allow us to view events as if through a prism
messy and frustrating ,
that speaks forcefully enough about the mechanisms of poverty to transcend the rather simplistic filmmaking
the film 's drumbeat about authenticity , given the stale plot and pornographic way the film revels in swank apartments , clothes and parties
either the nature
dustbin
campaign
' would
ends up falling short as a whole
a sun-drenched masterpiece , part parlor game , part psychological case study , part droll social satire .
enjoy this sometimes wry adaptation of v.s. naipaul 's novel
to check it out
art , ethics ,
hoffman waits too long to turn his movie in an unexpected direction , and even then his tone retains a genteel , prep-school quality that feels dusty and leatherbound .
brings a youthful , out-to-change-the-world aggressiveness to the project ,
silly -- and gross -- but it 's rarely as moronic as some campus gross-out films .
lies somewhere in the story of matthew shepard ,
divine secrets
of the mountains
of incident
from underneath us
director phillip -rrb-
hold dear about cinema ,
like to skip but film buffs should get to know
a bag
dubious product
a barf bag
carlin and murphy
makes the banger sisters
goodfellas and at least a half dozen other trouble-in-the-ghetto flicks
are few things in this world more complex -- and , as it turns out , more fragile
from a consummate actor incapable of being boring
a soft southern gentility
green tomatoes
of the notorious mtv show
about crane 's life in the classic tradition
attempts and
taps into some powerful emotions
's funny , touching , dramatically forceful , and beautifully shot
fine performances
would really
revealing nothing
who deserve but rarely receive it
, this movie will worm its way there .
debut effort by `` project greenlight '' winner
` children 's ' song
about watching a squad of psychopathic underdogs whale the tar out of unsuspecting lawmen that reaches across time and distance
a child with an important message to tell
to imagine that a more confused , less interesting and more sloppily made film could possibly come down the road in 2002
rote work and predictable
see `` blue crush '' is the phenomenal , water-born cinematography by david hennings
bad in such a bizarre way that it 's almost worth seeing , if only to witness the crazy confluence of purpose and taste .
, eventually the content is n't nearly as captivating as the rowdy participants think it is .
most gloriously unsubtle
lake
hugh grant and
offers an interesting bit of speculation as to the issues brecht faced as his life drew to a close .
, dong stakes out the emotional heart of happy .
matter
been made with an innocent yet fervid conviction that our hollywood has all but lost
on the bones of queen of the damned
introspective and entertaining
features a standout performance by diane lane
revisionist
you 'd spend on a ticket
may make you hate yourself for giving in
sophisticated ' viewers
a young chinese woman ,
one lousy movie
that can develop when one mulls leaving the familiar to traverse uncharted ground
make the film 's conclusion powerful and satisfying
grade girl
the following things
that turns me into that annoying specimen of humanity that i usually dread encountering the most - the fanboy
dark and stormy night
dumped on guei
actual work
intentionally
scattered moments
universal and
sentimentalizing
great premise
that have preceded it
straightforward bio
and defiant aesthetic
memories of rollerball have faded , and i skipped country bears
's education .
good for this sucker
no movies of nijinsky
ill-equipped
little less
his body
the movie you 're looking for
compelling mix
who make movies and watch them
that awkward age when sex threatens to overwhelm everything else
this woefully hackneyed movie
a momentum that never lets up
a family-friendly fantasy
too bland to be interesting
well-done
's fun , splashy and entertainingly nasty
its own meager weight
represents a worthy departure from the culture clash comedies that have marked an emerging indian american cinema
an iq
tackled a meaty subject
as the film has some of the best special effects ever
-rrb- utterly convincing -- and deeply appealing -- as a noble teacher who embraces a strict moral code
inc.
-- raunchy and graphic as it may be in presentation --
might benefit from a helping hand and a friendly kick in the pants
megaplex screenings
by southern blacks as distilled
pan nalin 's exposition is beautiful and mysterious , and the interviews that follow , with the practitioners of this ancient indian practice , are as subtle and as enigmatic
freaky friday , '' it 's not .
a simpler , leaner treatment would have been preferable ; after all , being about nothing is sometimes funnier than being about something .
good-looking
a few energetic stunt sequences
all three sides of his story with a sensitivity and an inquisitiveness reminiscent of truffaut
an intelligent flick that examines many different ideas from happiness to guilt in an intriguing bit of storytelling
those intended for adults
this director 's
you-are-there
ticking
is what comes from taking john carpenter 's ghosts of mars and eliminating the beheadings .
the 19th-century ones
this and that -- whatever fills time --
finch 's tale
on his finger
a riot-control projectile or
solid emotional impact
affirms the gifts of all involved , starting with spielberg and going right through the ranks of the players -- on-camera and off -- that he brings together .
unexpected , and often contradictory , truths emerge .
kids will love its fantasy and adventure , and grownups should appreciate its whimsical humor .
especially well-executed television movie
go before it reaches the level of crudity in the latest austin powers extravaganza
that besson has written in years
in all the wrong places
like an episode of mtv 's undressed
moving
skewed characters
of a phony relationship
some crucial drama
not everyone
dialogue scenes
is so clumsily sentimental and ineptly directed it may leave you speaking in tongues .
-- artsy fantasy sequences --
fly at such a furiously funny pace
edited so that it certainly does n't feel like a film that strays past the two and a half mark
of comedic bliss
i remember -rrb-
disturbance or detached pleasure
energizes
's easier to change the sheets
a trend
the movie attempts to mine laughs from a genre -- the gangster\/crime comedy -- that wore out its welcome with audiences several years ago , and its cutesy reliance on movie-specific cliches is n't exactly endearing
to be spectacularly outrageous
a journey spanning nearly three decades of bittersweet camaraderie and history , in which we feel that we truly know what makes holly and marina tick , and our hearts go out to them as both continue to negotiate their imperfect , love-hate relationship .
in chills
the cast is spot on and the mood is laid back
rot
my uncles are all aliens , too
mr. haneke 's
to relate to any of the characters
i 'm not sure which will take longer to heal : the welt on johnny knoxville 's stomach from a riot-control projectile or my own tortured psyche .
the film has in kieran culkin a pitch-perfect holden .
warm , moving message
as immediate as the latest news footage from gaza and , because of its heightened , well-shaped dramas , twice as powerful
of humanity or empathy
may just end up trying to drown yourself in a lake afterwards .
director\/co-writer jacques audiard ,
the result is an ` action film ' mired in stasis .
justify the build-up
who is chasing who or
cheesy backdrops , ridiculous action sequences ,
in its understanding , often funny way
a quick resolution
an old-fashioned nature film
spends more time
half as
worm its way there
documentary touches
food of love
in the u.s.
with the knowledge
vulgarity
to sustain a reasonable degree of suspense on its own
is to skip the film and pick up the soundtrack
to worry about being subjected to farts , urine , feces , semen , or any of the other foul substances
to portray themselves in the film
who see the continent through rose-colored glasses
wrong with a comedy where the only belly laughs come from the selection of outtakes tacked onto the end credits
points for style
almost as offensive as `` freddy
dreamworks makers
of advocacy cinema that carries you along in a torrent of emotion as it explores the awful complications of one terrifying day
, leaning on badly-rendered cgi effects .
's certainly
deliciously nonsensical
tv series
television screen
the film 's strength is n't in its details , but in the larger picture it paints - of a culture in conflict with itself , with the thin veneer of nationalism that covers our deepest , media-soaked fears
that does everything but issue you a dog-tag and an m-16
human hatred spews forth unchecked
tarantino
with less than half
, clever
special qualities
as an abstract frank tashlin comedy and as a playful recapitulation of the artist 's career
an improvement
intimate and panoramic
there , done that
... the same tired old gags , modernized for the extreme sports generation .
11 times
does not proclaim the truth about two love-struck somebodies ,
makes no difference in the least .
wrapped things up
an established filmmaker
into the insubstantial plot
remembered that we , today , can prevent its tragic waste of life
has said that warm water under a red bridge is a poem to the enduring strengths of women .
siegel
had a bad run in the market or a costly divorce ,
inner-city high schools , hospitals , courts and welfare centers
if you 're going to alter the bard 's ending , you 'd better have a good alternative
send it down the path of the mundane
my big fat greek wedding '' comes from the heart
i feel better already .
as enlightening , insightful and entertaining as grant 's two best films
other films
is a bit like getting all excited about a chocolate eclair and then biting into it and finding the filling missing
to win the battle
's the very definition of epic adventure
an underplayed melodrama
this harrowing journey into combat hell
see the world of our making
looking down at your watch and realizing serving sara is n't even halfway through
fairly harmless but
to gluing you to the edge of your seat
the inevitable double - and triple-crosses arise , but the only drama is in waiting to hear how john malkovich 's reedy consigliere will pronounce his next line
its storytelling prowess and special effects
a minor miracle in unfaithful
jason patric and ray liotta make for one splendidly cast pair .
's the prince of egypt from 1998
rodriguez does a splendid job of racial profiling hollywood style -- casting excellent latin actors of all ages -- a trend long overdue .
ice age wo n't drop your jaw , but
is a prince of a fellow
for its stylistic austerity and forcefulness
an awful lot like one of -lrb- spears ' -rrb- music videos in content -- except that it goes on for at least 90 more minutes and , worse , that you have to pay if you want to see it .
the 1972 film
there 's no doubt the filmmaker is having fun with it all
flagrantly fake thunderstorms
's no energy .
what time is it there ?
able to look ahead and resist living in a past
cinematic knack
vain
the politics and the social observation
pore over
in order to kill a zombie
still eludes madonna and , playing a charmless witch
dangerous
of spontaneous intimacy
eloquent , deeply felt
bad blend
i was too hard on `` the mothman prophecies ''
succumbs
may still leave you wanting more answers as the credits
their capacity to explain themselves has gone the same way as their natural instinct for self-preservation
could just as well
thoroughly modern maiden
is a distinct rarity , and an event .
be said that he is an imaginative filmmaker who can see the forest for the trees
a storyline that never quite delivers the original magic
allegiance to chekhov , which director michael cacoyannis displays with somber earnestness in the new adaptation of the cherry orchard ,
is ironically
an inexpressible and drab wannabe looking for that exact niche
, surfacey
cipherlike personality
motivated by something
to the press
, confused , and totally disorientated
the story has the sizzle of old news that has finally found the right vent -lrb- accurate ?
flickering reminders of the ties
is not more
reasonably attractive
colorful , energetic and sweetly whimsical
at-a-frat-party school
its ideas
stuck in heaven because he 's afraid of his best-known creation ?
attempt to make a classic theater piece
the last time
a wholesome fantasy
offering up
ebullient affection
her paintings
hoped
fleetingly interesting
tooled action thriller
the experiences of zishe and the fiery presence of hanussen
makes its message resonate .
fatal
and singular artist
a prince
a little melodramatic , but with enough
thoughts
for with its heart
louiso
the kind of effectively creepy-scary thriller that has you fixating on a far corner of the screen at times because your nerves just ca n't take it any more
into his charade remake
vivid , spicy footnote
of everyone 's efforts
director hoffman , his writer
see scratch for a lesson in scratching , but , most of all ,
in a way that speaks forcefully enough about the mechanisms of poverty to transcend the rather simplistic filmmaking
two previous titles
, ghost ship is pretty landbound , with its leaden acting , dull exposition and telegraphed ` surprises . '
shifted in favor of water-bound action over the land-based ` drama
boston public
reason to care about them
action hero days
sure the filmmaker would disagree , but , honestly , i do n't see the point
it might as well have been titled generic jennifer lopez romantic comedy
delivered with such conviction that it 's hard not to be carried away
it might not be 1970s animation
labute 's careful handling
the film runs on a little longer than it needs to -- muccino either does n't notice when his story ends or just ca n't tear himself away from the characters -- but it 's smooth and professional .
dramatic snapshot
viveka
offering an original
playwriting 101 premise
the level
-lrb- or worth rooting against , for that matter -rrb-
this movie may not have the highest production values you 've ever seen ,
four decades back the springboard for a more immediate mystery in the present
moving in and out of the multiplex
where exciting , inane images keep popping past your head and the same illogical things keep happening over and over again
sinise 's character had a brain his ordeal would be over in five minutes but instead the plot
conspiratorial
in marriage
of images
an engaging and exciting narrative
half-dozen episodes
be other films
quite tasty
fringe feminist conspiracy theorist
at the list of movies starring ice-t in a major role
all the more poignant by the incessant use of cell phones
odd-couple
specific scary scenes
hope it 's only acting .
a cartoon
has not spawned a single good film .
goes right over the edge
seeping into your consciousness
ludicrous and contrived
able to overcome his personal obstacles and become a good man
of real interest -
provides a window into a subculture hell-bent on expressing itself in every way imaginable . '
to surprising highs , sorrowful lows and hidden impulsive niches ... gorgeous , passionate , and at times uncommonly moving
mass drug-induced bowel evacuations , and none-too-funny commentary on the cultural distinctions between americans and brits .
from a xerox machine rather than -lrb- writer-director -rrb- franc
intended and
something of a sitcom apparatus
of standup routines
every bodily fluids gag in there 's
it tries to be much more
of whatever
the current climate
which is fatal for a film that relies on personal relationships
simpering
the fly -- like between lunch breaks for shearer 's radio show
above its oh-so-hollywood rejiggering and its conventional direction to give the film a soul and an unabashed sense of good old-fashioned escapism
the english patient and the unbearable lightness of being
puerile men dominate the story
one , ms. mirren ,
coldest environment
for its story of actorly existential despair than for its boundary-hopping formal innovations and glimpse into another kind of chinese
awful sour taste
is in waiting to hear how john malkovich 's reedy consigliere will pronounce his next line
had been around to capture the chaos of france in the 1790 's
wayne
for the supporting cast
a flawed film
beautifully sung holiday carol
that the film is never dull
a sequel
manages to have a good time as it doles out pieces of the famous director 's life
opens today in the new york metropolitan area , so distasteful
's nothing we have n't seen before from murphy
at once emotional and richly analytical
most triumphant performances
more interesting --
taut contest
spirited
john stainton
apparently reassembled from the cutting-room floor of any given daytime soap
bit as imperious
right itself precisely when you think it 's in danger of going wrong
jarring , new-agey tone
as a young boy
mind images of a violent battlefield action picture
frankenstein-monster
there 's not much to fatale , outside of its stylish surprises ...
the casting of juliette binoche
my stepdad
perfectly bland
sidekicks
peppered with witty dialogue and inventive moments
being a realized work
changes that fit it well rather than ones that were imposed for the sake of commercial sensibilities
is a shapeless inconsequential move relying on the viewer to do most of the work .
that do not involve a dentist drill
as the movie dragged on
pieces
lost the ability to think
it 's a lousy one at that .
a flashy , empty sub-music video style
boxes these women 's souls right open
straight out of a cellular phone commercial
push on
laundry list
is we
skinny side
what might have emerged as hilarious lunacy in the hands of woody allen or
profanity and
too often spins its wheels with familiar situations and repetitive scenes
... this goes after one truth -lrb- the ford administration 's complicity in tearing ` orphans ' from their mothers -rrb- and stumbles upon others even more compelling .
the joy the characters take in this creed
, better judgment
piece works
madonna 's cameo
sometimes almost senseless
the euphoria of growing up
by a lackluster script and substandard performances
spielberg
them heartbreakingly drably
done-to-death
see this terrific film with your kids
, manipulative
cell
carousel
a teenybopper ed wood film ,
sexy and romantic .
the dark places
some visual virtues
soderbergh -rrb-
diatribes
an old flame
unexplored story opportunities
has ended
that , its title notwithstanding , should have been a lot nastier
is so different from the apple and so striking
a very well-meaning movie , and it will stand in future years as an eloquent memorial to the world trade center tragedy .
not the craven of ' a nightmare on elm street ' or `
crooned his indian love call to jeanette macdonald has there been a movie so unabashedly canadian , not afraid to risk american scorn or disinterest
influence
me a lot of memento
the longing
sweet and fluffy
adventues
in its dialogue
as if trying to grab a lump of play-doh , the harder that liman tries to squeeze his story , the more details slip out between his fingers .
obvious dimensions
a testament to the film 's considerable charm
neophyte
machines
before cell phones , guns , and the internal combustion engine
label
bronze
captivating and
is even more
insistent
about a contract on his life
even as he creates
tongue-in-cheek preposterousness has always been part of for the most part wilde 's droll whimsy helps `` being earnest '' overcome its weaknesses and parker 's creative interference ...
exists apart from all the movie 's political ramifications
it emulates
forget
the thousands
positive
in pink jammies
totally overwrought , deeply biased , and wholly designed to make you feel guilty about ignoring what the filmmakers clearly believe
also somewhat hermetic
is 90 minutes long
to be a humorous , all-too-human look at how hope can breed a certain kind of madness -- and strength
courage and happiness
region 's
is painfully foolish in trying to hold onto what 's left of his passe ' chopsocky glory .
for a movie that tries to be smart
-lrb- hayek -rrb- throws herself into this dream hispanic role with a teeth-clenching gusto ,
even close to being the barn-burningly bad movie it promised it would be
fart jokes
first , you have to give the audience a reason to want to put for that effort
sisterly obsession
its atmosphere is intriguing
offers an interesting bit of speculation
self-indulgent and
if you recognize zeus -lrb- the dog from snatch -rrb- it will make you wish you were at home watching that movie instead of in the theater watching this one .
is a beautiful , aching sadness to it all .
thoughtful , emotional
for roman polanski
better characters , some genuine quirkiness
mr. kilmer 's movie
gawky
the tonal shifts are jolting , and
other 's
openness , the little surprises
a distinctly mixed bag
in earnest dramaturgy
jar-jar
into rules expecting a slice of american pie hijinks starring the kid from dawson 's creek
coma-like
too cynical
tux
none of his actors stand out , but that 's less of a problem here than it would be in another film : characterization matters less than atmosphere .
abridged edition
fairly pretty
beasts
many tired jokes
particularly nightmarish
director tom shadyac and star kevin costner glumly mishandle the story 's promising premise of a physician who needs to heal himself .
naipaul original
family dynamic
director roger michell 's tick-tock pacing
more disciplined grade-grubbers
a certain scene in particular
expository material
, good things happen to bad people
anything approaching a visceral kick , and
truth and fiction
that criticizing feels more like commiserating
has fashioned an absorbing look at provincial bourgeois french society
and sandra bullock
actually takes a backseat in his own film to special effects
of the thriller\/horror
is this bad on purpose
murphy and wilson actually make a pretty good team ... but the project surrounding them is distressingly rote
rude and
does n't bode well for the rest of it
culprit early-on
a place
see this , the final part of the ` qatsi ' trilogy , directed by godfrey reggio ,
grouchy
the movie resolutely avoids all the comic possibilities of its situation , and becomes one more dumb high school comedy about sex gags and prom dates .
learns her place as a girl , softens up and
decent budget
the kind of genuine depth that would make them redeemable
modestly action-oriented world war ii adventure
part family values
roland
make their choices
the pathology it pretends to investigate
most savagely hilarious
betting
wise and surprisingly inoffensive
a slam-bang extravaganza that is all about a wild-and-woolly , wall-to-wall good time .
85-minute
brought out of hibernation
affirming and
is n't the word
of the 1950s and '60s
crazy confluence
thirty-three minutes
a laughable -- or rather , unlaughable -- excuse for a film .
and desperate grandiosity
both those words
manage to make a few points about modern man and his problematic quest for human connection
're never
schepisi , aided by a cast that seems to include every top-notch british actor who did not appear in gosford park -lrb- as well as one , ms. mirren , who did -rrb-
branagh
it 's a very sincere work , but it would be better as a diary or documentary .
are all in the performances ,
's not that funny -- which is just generally insulting .
crappola
follow the stale , standard , connect-the-dots storyline which has become commonplace in movies that explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world
one of those joyous films that leaps over national boundaries and celebrates universal human nature .
this or any other year
of james dean
as comprehensible as any dummies guide , something
' documentary
detailing
has the twinkling eyes , repressed smile
ladies and
though it never rises to its full potential as a film
gags and prom dates
drawing
mortal awareness
vittorio de sica
manual
emotionally honest
no pun intended -rrb-
of the internet and the otherworldly energies
tian 's meticulous talent has not withered during his enforced hiatus
from the world of television , music and stand-up comedy
that interest attal and gainsbourg
lil bow wow
finding their way
a very distinctive sensibility , working to develop her own film language with conspicuous success
it understands , in a way that speaks forcefully enough about the mechanisms of poverty to transcend the rather simplistic filmmaking .
despite its raucous intent
blood-drenched
in regards
by the sheer ugliness of everything else
does in the execution
deft ally mcbeal-style fantasy sequences
morph , a cute alien creature who mimics everyone and everything around
the sheets
lurches between not-very-funny comedy
another scene ,
the devastatingly telling impact of utter loss personified in the film 's simple title
the spectacle is grotesque and boring
sledgehammer
at relationships
that lack the kind of genuine depth that would make them redeemable
a college student
emotionally manipulative and sadly imitative of innumerable past love story derisions
ennui-hobbled
all are irrelevant to the experience of seeing the scorpion king .
preserves tosca 's intoxicating ardor through his use of the camera .
a bathing suit
ballerina
to das boot
sporting one of the worst titles in recent cinematic history
the pungent bite of its title
even through its flaws , revolution # 9 proves to be a compelling
the usual route
hip-hop culture
studiously
that of intellectual lector in contemplation of the auteur 's professional injuries
some cute moments , funny scenes , and
in the current climate of mergers and downsizing
the lady and the duke is a smart , romantic drama that dares to depict the french revolution from the aristocrats ' perspective .
strolls through this mess with a smug grin ,
you rolling your eyes in the dark
also by some of that extensive post-production
this little-known story of native americans
's not saying much
as we have fingers to count on
strained caper movies that 's hardly any fun to watch
should .
casual intelligence
fahrenheit
it 's easy to love robin tunney -- she 's pretty and she can act -- but it gets harder and harder to understand her choices .
a nagging sense of deja vu
the sex scenes
ensure
short-story quaint
's just not very smart
a meal of it
a 1950 's
tara reid plays a college journalist ,
plodding soap opera
to where it began
, emergency room , hospital bed or insurance company office
just ca n't tear himself away from the characters
when you resurrect a dead man
chan like a $ 99 bargain-basement special
s1m0ne 's satire is not subtle , but
acting can not be acted .
an airless , prepackaged julia roberts wannabe
effective sight gags
in the translation
'd be lying if i said my ribcage did n't ache by the end of kung pow .
most aggressive and most sincere attempt
need to reassure
start to overtake the comedy
a penetrating glimpse
follow-your-dream hollywood fantasies
gives human nature its unique feel
appeal to discovery channel fans
in european markets , where mr. besson is a brand name
it is ok for a movie to be something of a sitcom apparatus
a gem of a movie
seems to want both , but succeeds in making neither
final verdict
the grind to refresh our souls
a lighthearted comedy
ricochets from humor to violence
broomfield is energized by volletta wallace 's maternal fury , her fearlessness , and
like a mix of cheech and chong
, the film retains ambiguities that make it well worth watching .
a suspenseful spin
re-imagining of beauty and the beast and 1930s horror films
come from seeing former nymphette juliette lewis playing a salt-of-the-earth mommy named minnie and watching slim travel incognito in a ridiculous wig no respectable halloween costume shop would ever try to sell .
executives and
his first film , the full monty ,
's at the center of the story
` they
the rescue
undercuts the joie de vivre even as he creates
if you have an interest in the characters you see
adam sandler 's 8 crazy nights
to its real emotional business
the sexy demise
a clue
show virtually no understanding of it
worse yet
than when i had entered
in a world that thrives on artificiality
a strength of a documentary to disregard available bias
it may not be particularly innovative ,
average , at best , i 'm afraid .
rachel griffiths
while it is interesting to witness the conflict from the palestinian side , longley 's film lacks balance ... and fails to put the struggle into meaningful historical context .
loosely connected
a party worth
is the last thing any of these three actresses , nor their characters , deserve .
changed the male academic from a lower-class brit to an american , a choice that upsets the novel 's exquisite balance and shreds the fabric of the film
lilia 's journey
exploit the familiar
american workers
michele 's
created for the non-fan to figure out what makes wilco a big deal
your response to its new sequel , analyze that
of sequins , flashbulbs , blaring brass and back-stabbing babes
grasping
it 's super - violent , super-serious and super-stupid .
substandard
her heroine 's book sound convincing , the gender-war ideas original , or the comic scenes fly
though he only scratches the surface , at least he provides a strong itch to explore more .
makes sex with strangers , which opens today in the new york metropolitan area , so distasteful
through everyday events
moody , oozing , chilling and heart-warming
quentin
updated
long , intricate , star-studded
to be an effectively chilling guilty pleasure
worth the journey
, self-aggrandizing , politically motivated
the , yes ,
the heroes of horror movies
-- and it is n't that funny .
, naturally dramatic
wasp
aussie
problem
unqualified recommendation
left with the inescapable conclusion that hitchens ' obsession with kissinger is , at bottom , a sophisticated flower child 's desire to purge the world of the tooth and claw of human power
disastrous
episode ii --
less
gets over its own investment in conventional arrangements , in terms of love , age , gender , race , and class
manages to find greatness in the hue of its drastic iconography
a refreshing change from the usual whoopee-cushion effort
reveals how deep the antagonism lies in war-torn jerusalem
, the biggest is that secret ballot is a comedy , both gentle and biting .
a quaint ,
are likely to be as heartily sick of mayhem as cage 's war-weary marine
a light , fun cheese puff
even then , i 'd recommend waiting for dvd and just skipping straight to her scenes .
that even 3 oscar winners ca n't overcome
dip into your wallet , swipe 90 minutes of your time
warmed over pastiche
adaptation 's success in engaging the audience in the travails of creating a screenplay
runs out of steam after a half hour .
of the world 's greatest teacher
just one
about more stately
' appeared in 1938
awkwardness
nerve-raked
characters stage
to a more mythic level
-lrb- ferrera -rrb- has the charisma of a young woman who knows how to hold the screen .
about jolie 's performance
one of the year 's most weirdly engaging and unpredictable character pieces .
verbal
's a day at the beach -- with air conditioning and popcorn
doing so when dealing with the destruction of property and , potentially , of life itself
remote shelf
pure participatory event
the tale unfolds like a lazy summer afternoon and concludes with the crisp clarity of a fall dawn .
is extraordinarily good
for prevention
is essentially juiceless
better to go in knowing full well what 's going to happen , but willing to let the earnestness of its execution and skill of its cast take you down a familiar road with a few twists
the one-liners
jaw-dropping action sequences , striking villains , a gorgeous color palette , astounding technology ,
in their own idiosyncratic way , sum up the strange horror of life in the new millennium
equally great
some movie formulas do n't need messing with
gooding is the energetic frontman , and
a remarkably cohesive whole , both visually and thematically
fine film
black ii
the rat-a-tat energy
presents himself as the boy puppet pinocchio , complete with receding hairline , weathered countenance and american breckin meyer 's ridiculously inappropriate valley boy voice
executed it takes your breath away
sloppy plotting
delivers a perfect performance that captures the innocence and budding demons within a wallflower
your time
a clunky tv-movie approach
the story -rrb-
i was in the tiny two seater plane that carried the giant camera around australia , sweeping and gliding , banking
... almost puts the kibosh on what is otherwise a sumptuous work of b-movie imagination .
commitment
has a `` what was it all for
carvey 's glory days
literary purists may not be pleased , but as far as mainstream matinee-style entertainment goes , it does a bang-up job of pleasing the crowds
through its otherwise comic narrative
hollywood romance
irritating -lrb- at least to this western ear -rrb- , making it awfully hard to buy the impetus for the complicated love triangle that develops between the three central characters
wastes an exceptionally good idea
notice the glaring triteness of the plot device
are pretty valuable these days
right at home as a nifty plot line in steven soderbergh 's traffic fails to arrive at any satisfying destination
half-lit
addition to being very funny
this situation
people who try to escape the country
friendship ,
it 's so successful at lodging itself in the brain
an mtv , sugar hysteria ,
abrupt drop
tries to be ethereal , but ends up seeming goofy
tom shadyac and star kevin costner
it 's light on the chills and heavy on the atmospheric weirdness , and
has far more energy
a strong-minded viewpoint , or a sense of humor
a dull , inconsistent , dishonest female bonding picture .
this ready-made midnight movie probably wo n't stand the cold light of day , but under the right conditions , it 's goofy -lrb- if not entirely wholesome -rrb- fun .
more coming-of-age stories
, measured work
has a dashing and resourceful hero ; a lisping , reptilian villain ; big fights ; big hair ; lavish period scenery ; and a story just complicated enough to let you bask in your own cleverness as you figure it out
the next big thing 's
before janice comes racing to the rescue in the final reel
unclear
academy award
tough to tell which is in more abundant supply in this woefully hackneyed movie , directed by scott kalvert , about street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches , gratuitous violence , or empty machismo
an unusual , thoughtful bio-drama with a rich subject and some fantastic moments and scenes
that propels her into the upper echelons of the directing world
that i 'm not sure
about the image
tuned that the film comes off winningly , even though it 's never as solid as you want it to be
on lingering terror punctuated by sudden shocks and not constant bloodshed
a straight-shooting family film which awards animals the respect they 've rarely been given .
, and enjoyable
actuary
thandie
see this picture
judith
direct-to-video nash
dips key moments from the film
-lrb- i -rrb- t 's certainly laudable that the movie deals with hot-button issues in a comedic context , but
the long and eventful spiritual journey
its oscar-sweeping franchise predecessor
a parent and
the title is merely anne-sophie birot 's off-handed way of saying girls find adolescence difficult to wade through .
steve and terri
the state of california
story logic
of the show
barry
kilt-wearing jackson
to the battle of hollywood vs. woo
are sometimes
with a sharp script and strong performances
intelligent weepy
a formula comedy
helps
feels like pieces a bunch of other , better movies slapped together .
napoleon 's last years
shatner is probably the funniest person in the film , which gives you an idea just how bad it was .
wondering about the characters ' lives
is a no-bull throwback to 1970s action films .
good answer
visual devices
but it 's hard to imagine a more generic effort in the genre .
has some serious soul searching to do
go on and on
is not easily forgotten
excels in spectacle and pacing
is one that any art-house moviegoer is likely to find compelling
cash above credibility
a first-class , thoroughly involving b movie that effectively combines two surefire , beloved genres -- the prison flick and the fight film .
subtlety
of awe
reducing our emotional stake in the outcome of `` intacto 's '' dangerous and seductively stylish game
-lrb- at least -rrb-
that does n't come close to the level of intelligence and visual splendour that can be seen in other films
attempts to wear down possible pupils through repetition
handsome widescreen photography
ideas and awkwardness
a needlessly
taste and
from sharing the awe in which it holds itself
master of disguise
yawn-provoking
about family
into the trap of pretention
taut , piercing and feisty
of anything
energetic and smart
be a straightforward bio
no , i hate it .
eye-catching art direction but
warm as it is wise
three decades ago
more impressionistic
'' is far funnier than it would seem to have any right to be .
too slight and introspective to appeal to anything wider than a niche audience
to ask whether our civilization offers a cure for vincent 's complaint
its charms and its funny moments
know why steven seagal is considered a star , nor why he keeps being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good or
emotionally and spiritually
always for the better
sons , loyalty and
modest amusements
a study
not from any cinematic razzle-dazzle but from its recovery of an historical episode that , in the simple telling , proves simultaneously harrowing and uplifting
he demonstrates that he 's a disloyal satyr
is nothing but a convenient conveyor belt of brooding personalities that parade about as if they were coming back from stock character camp -- a drowsy drama infatuated by its own pretentious self-examination
tomfoolery
know there 's something there
flawed and
young woman
of a yarn
useful in telling the story , which is paper-thin and decidedly unoriginal
unblinkingly pure
so many other hollywood movies of its ilk
old-fashioned but thoroughly satisfying entertainment .
faced and spindly attempt at playing an ingenue makes her nomination as best actress even more of a an a
its charms and its funny moments but not quite enough of them
3d goggles
this is a film that manages to find greatness in the hue of its drastic iconography .
the events that led to their notorious rise to infamy
to the final scene
explores the seemingly irreconcilable situation between conservative christian parents and their estranged gay and lesbian children
are in place for a great film noir
just bad
matches the page-turning frenzy that clancy creates
somber
sequins , flashbulbs , blaring brass and back-stabbing babes
defines and
explosions and death and spies
rounded and revealing
an outline
a sailor
esther kahn so demanding
no matter how much he runs around and acts like a doofus
some of the visual flourishes are a little too obvious , but restrained and subtle storytelling , and fine performances make this delicate coming-of-age tale a treat .
germanic
alabama
that deserves to emerge from the traffic jam of holiday movies
literal
unholy
wishing you could change tables
in a rain coat shopping for cheap porn
bad lieutenant and
the other seven films
a great deal of the acerbic repartee of the play
that goes a long way toward keeping the picture compelling
makes my big fat greek wedding look
of commitment
derived from tv shows , but hey arnold
's more enjoyable than i expected
a cutesy romantic tale
is confused in death to smoochy into something both ugly and mindless .
the 1960s rebellion was misdirected
blab and
breathe life into this somewhat tired premise
on energy
dynamics and
contradicts everything kieslowski 's work aspired to , including the condition of art
binks
worse than bland
bartleby
shrek '' or `` monsters , inc. ''
a huge heart
have found a cult favorite to enjoy for a lifetime
was beginning to hate it
amp
not exactly assured in its execution
setups
twenty years later , reggio still knows how to make a point with poetic imagery , but
as she continually tries to accommodate to fit in and gain the unconditional love she seeks
director nancy savoca 's no-frills record of a show forged in still-raw emotions captures the unsettled tenor of that post 9-11 period far better than a more measured or polished production ever could .
another run-of-the-mill disney sequel intended for the home video market
hitchcock movie
of great power , yet some members of the audience
knockaround guys plays like a student film by two guys who desperately want to be quentin tarantino when they grow up .
will appeal to discovery channel fans and will surely widen the perspective of those of us who see the continent through rose-colored glasses .
fresh , entertaining comedy
gritty realism , crisp storytelling and radiant compassion
plot ,
ice cube is n't quite out of ripe screwball ideas ,
is anyone
this modern mob music drama never fails to fascinate .
connection
of those films that possesses all the good intentions in the world , but
a much better documentary -- more revealing , more emotional and more surprising --
consistently funny
so original in its base concept that you can not help but get caught up .
of bits
follies
such an irrepressible passion
acting breed
snail 's
not worth
the nearly 80-minute running time
's on the level or merely
footage that might have made no such thing a trenchant , ironic cultural satire instead of a frustrating misfire
its 103-minute length
fresh
playful but highly studied and dependent for its success on a patient viewer
`` them ''
is good for the goose
is that hollywood expects people to pay to see it
awfully hard
to stevenson and to the sci-fi genre
two whole hours
conventional arrangements
follow-up
gets girl
the sympathetic characters
across its indulgent two-hour-and-fifteen-minute length
guilty pleasure b-movie category
the dreary expanse
the effective horror
the relevance of these two 20th-century footnotes
seem tired and ,
ends or
pulls a little
brown sugar '' admirably
vulgarity , sex scenes ,
composure
is very funny but too concerned with giving us a plot .
the kind of film that should be the target of something
chen kaige
featuring some kid who ca n't act , only echoes of jordan , and weirdo actor crispin glover screwing things up old school
from kathryn bigelow
of stunt doubles and special effects
`` terrible
too harsh
by a leaden closing act
blue crush waterlogged
bland animated sequel
romp that has something to say .
anemic chronicle of money grubbing new yorkers and their serial
the original was n't a good movie but
physical energy
such biographical melodramas
like the adventures of ford fairlane
limp
dramatic and
should have been the be-all-end-all of the modern-office anomie films .
day feel
groaners
shows excess in business and pleasure , allowing us to find the small , human moments , and leaving off with a grand whimper .
it 's a wonderful life marathons and bored
has just as many scenes that are lean and tough enough to fit in any modern action movie
the schmaltz
than most films
once in a while
feels strange as things turn nasty and tragic during the final third of the film
lame and severely
he 's taken one of the world 's most fascinating stories and made it dull , lifeless , and irritating
monotone narration
` tweener '
since the empire strikes back ... a majestic achievement , an epic of astonishing grandeur and surprising emotional depth
along with his sister
polite to scale the lunatic heights of joe dante 's similarly styled gremlins
a little scattered --
lazily directed by charles stone iii ... from a leaden script by matthew cirulnick and novelist thulani davis .
the wit
that carries its share of laughs -- sometimes a chuckle , sometimes a guffaw and , to my great pleasure , the occasional belly laugh
and its makers '
of the magic we saw in glitter here in wisegirls
, dark beauty
about one thing lays out a narrative puzzle that interweaves individual stories , and
with a variety of quirky characters and an engaging story
of that post 9-11 period
offers a trenchant critique of capitalism .
one of those decades-spanning historical epics that strives to be intimate and socially encompassing but fails to do justice to either effort in three hours of screen time .
astronauts
it 's good , hard-edged stuff , violent and a bit exploitative but also nicely done , morally alert and street-smart .
the kind of lush , all-enveloping movie experience
phillip noyce and all of his actors -- as well as his cinematographer , christopher doyle -- understand the delicate forcefulness of greene 's prose ,
i could n't help but feel the wasted potential of this slapstick comedy .
channels the not-quite-dead career of guy ritchie
borrows heavily
of being able to give full performances
moves between heartbreak and rebellion as she continually tries to accommodate to fit in and gain the unconditional love she seeks
its characters , its stars
the sight of someone
proves absolutely that really , really , really good things can come in enormous packages .
small , sweet ` evelyn
the sheer dumbness of the plot -lrb- other than its one good idea -rrb- and the movie 's inescapable air of sleaziness
is strictly routine
is that hollywood expects people to pay to see it .
fashion a story
women 's films
showing us well-thought stunts or a car chase
fi
her love depraved leads meet
, there are side stories aplenty -- none of them memorable .
charged music
` masterpiece ' and ` triumph '
of older movies
sorry use of aaliyah in her one
your interest ,
of mtv 's undressed
lynne
tackling a low-budget movie in which inexperienced children play the two main characters
finely crafted ,
earnhart 's film
what 's really so appealing about the characters is their resemblance to everyday children .
who ultimately expresses empathy for bartleby 's pain
probably the most good-hearted yet sensual entertainment i 'm likely to see all year
veers off
be poignant
the skills
in frida
as if drop dead gorgeous was n't enough
hughes
psychologically
hook-ups
tunney ca n't save
has always been part of for the most part wilde 's droll whimsy helps `` being earnest '' overcome its weaknesses and parker 's creative interference ...
new teen-targeted action tv series
for 170
that years and years of costly analysis could never fix
twinkly-eyed close-ups and
keep popping past your head
you can say that about most of the flicks moving in and out of the multiplex
will no doubt rally to its cause , trotting out threadbare standbys like ` masterpiece ' and ` triumph ' and all that malarkey , but rarely does an established filmmaker so ardently waste viewers ' time with a gobbler like this
refreshes the mind and spirit
innovations
myriad
slow , painful healing process
the strain of its plot contrivances and
with this increasingly pervasive aspect of gay culture
offers a thoughtful and rewarding glimpse into the sort of heartache everyone
most disappointing woody allen movie
of the funnier movies
reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations
of `` iris '' or `` american beauty
stereotypes are sprinkled everywhere
of plot or acting
's happening but you 'll be blissfully exhausted
the performances are strong , though the subject matter demands acting that borders on hammy at times .
intermittently entertaining
the ridiculous dialog or
the comedy equivalent of saddam hussein
doze off
's plenty of evidence here to indicate clooney might have better luck next time
not that any of us
skateboarder tony hawk or bmx rider mat hoffman
truth-telling
matters less than atmosphere
the last five years
enough vices to merit its 103-minute length
suggesting that
that both thrills the eye
a wonderful film to bring to imax
even when there are lulls , the emotions seem authentic , and the picture is so lovely toward the end
the material is slight and admittedly manipulative
its power
hoofing and crooning with the best of them
is one big excuse to play one lewd scene after another
ving
insomnia is one of the year 's best films
weighty
most slyly exquisite anti-adult movies
tremendous promise
lee seems just as expectant of an adoring , wide-smiling reception .
mexican cinema a-bornin '
the awkwardness
once he starts learning to compromise with reality enough to become comparatively sane and healthy
at mom and dad 's wallet
you have n't been
perceptive study
lunch breaks for shearer 's radio show
a spark of life to it --
it points out how inseparable the two are
boldly engineering a collision between tawdry b-movie flamboyance and grandiose spiritual anomie , rose 's film , true to its source material , provides a tenacious demonstration of death as the great equalizer .
had no effect
to see strange young guys doing strange guy things
been benefited from a sharper , cleaner script before it went in front of the camera
associated with washington
ten little indians
an exceptionally dreary and overwrought bit of work
marathons
spouses seldahl and wollter
, bombshell documentary
a straight face
knows how a daily grind can kill love
uses some of the figures from the real-life story to portray themselves in the film
the glorious chicanery and self-delusion of this most american of businesses
the journey to the secret 's eventual discovery is a separate adventure , and thrill enough .
that we were aware of
hold
's clear that mehta simply wanted to update her beloved genre for the thousands of indians who fancy themselves too sophisticated for the cheese-laced spectacles that pack 'em in on the subcontinent
who does n't think about percentages all day long
the movie 's biggest shocks
lighting effects and
only a fleeting grasp
into a reality that is , more often then not , difficult and sad
is bright and flashy in all the right ways .
few things more frustrating
derived from a lobotomy ,
to try any genre and to do it his own way
buoyant
its own ludicrous terms
the limitations of his skill
the cameo-packed , m : i-2-spoofing title sequence is the funniest 5 minutes to date in this spy comedy franchise ... then mike myers shows up and ruins everything
-- and in each other
psychologically savvy
on the inspired performance of tim allen
its faults
that is the central flaw of the film
to vary the pitch of his movie , balancing deafening battle scenes with quieter domestic scenes of women back home receiving war department telegrams
photographed and staged by mendes
as `` pootie tang with a budget
there is one word that best describes this film : honest .
delusional
that demonstrates just how well children can be trained to live out and carry on their parents ' anguish
a banal bore the preachy circuit turns out to be
through the prism of his or her own beliefs and prejudices
great help from kevin kline
stultifyingly obvious one
amiable
martin 's deterioration and barbara 's sadness -- and ,
of the theater
advises
little known in this country
an engrossing and infectiously enthusiastic documentary .
all the dysfunctional family dynamics one could wish for
savvy producer
which combined scenes of a japanese monster flick with canned shots of raymond burr commenting on the monster 's path of destruction
one of those rare films that come by once in a while with flawless amounts of acting , direction , story and pace .
's muy loco , but no more ridiculous than most of the rest of `` dragonfly . ''
because the film deliberately lacks irony , it has a genuine dramatic impact
its dying ,
with which to address his own world war ii experience in his signature style
in comparison
visually inventive
's so mechanical you can smell the grease on the plot
noticing anything special , save for a few comic turns , intended and otherwise
distorts reality for people who make movies and watch them
unequivocally
come to earth
the movie is n't horrible , but
an intelligent screenplay and
in doubt
quick edits
is n't
fails to portray its literarily talented and notorious subject as anything much more than a dirty old man .
another entry in the sentimental oh-those-wacky-brits genre that was ushered in by the full monty and is still straining to produce another smash hit .
is n't a disaster , exactly , but a very handsomely produced let-down .
denying the hardscrabble lives of people on the economic fringes of margaret thatcher 's ruinous legacy
someday
pooper-scoopers
does not have , beginning with the minor omission of a screenplay
someone who obviously knows nothing about crime
have always appreciated a smartly written motion picture
is its unforced comedy-drama and its relaxed , natural-seeming actors .
younger crowd
sham
the early and middle passages are surprising in how much they engage and even touch us .
a return to pure disney
with ben stiller 's zoolander , which i thought was rather clever
an intelligently made
to go down as the worst -- and only -- killer website movie of this or any other year
reyes ' directorial debut has good things to offer ,
barrels along
culture shock
were made for the big screen , some for the small screen
cuisine
central wedding sequence
it 's documenting
of the screen at times
oversexed , at times
treats his women
me of terry gilliam 's rudimentary old monty python cartoons
1986 harlem
anything , really
finds a nice rhythm
directly
tough , funny , rather chaotic
ponderous and pretentious endeavor
in the title , many can aspire but none can equal
`` big chill '' reunion
eric rohmer 's economical antidote to the bloated costume drama
the richness
not all of the stories work and the ones that do
face-to-face
yes , spirited away is a triumph of imagination , but it 's also a failure of storytelling
spinoff
streak
courageousness
heart-pounding suspense
get through this interminable , shapeless documentary about the swinging subculture
since `` saving private ryan
you do n't understand what on earth is going on
quick and
a fat man 's navel
loved the look of this film
the gangster\/crime comedy --
funniness
an unresolved moral conflict jockey for the spotlight
grainy photography mars an otherwise delightful comedy of errors .
emotional blockage
jell
is n't much there here .
-lrb- fincher 's -rrb- camera sense and assured pacing
the love
fulfilling
it cares about how ryan meets his future wife and makes his start at the cia .
as often it 's meandering , low on energy , and too eager to be quirky at moments when a little old-fashioned storytelling would come in handy
the two leads , nearly perfect in their roles
werner herzog can still leave us with a sense of wonder at the diverse , marvelously twisted shapes history has taken
in sight
minority report necessary viewing for sci-fi fans
tight and
named kaos .
about nothing delivered by the former mr. drew barrymore
lost in the translation this time
borrowed images
kids ,
the cleanflicks version of ` love story , ' with ali macgraw 's profanities
way to entertain or inspire its viewers
makes two hours feel like four .
all the actors reaching for the back row
fierce struggle to pull free from her dangerous and domineering mother
human nature should be ingratiating
she and writing partner laurence coriat do n't manage an equally assured narrative coinage
a bizarre curiosity
jim taylor
to such a knowing fable
it is n't scary .
everyone 's insecure in lovely and amazing , a poignant and wryly amusing film about mothers , daughters and their relationships .
iconoclastic abandon
hard-to-swallow premise
environment
who is not a character in this movie
turns positively leaden as the movie sputters to its inevitable tragic conclusion
is stiff or just plain bad .
earnhart 's film is more about the optimism of a group of people who are struggling to give themselves a better lot in life than the ones
to understand everyone 's point of view
production values &
a touching , sophisticated film that almost seems like a documentary in the way
mistake
the evil aliens '
ms. sugarman
role
perfervid
unafraid to throw elbows when necessary
fetching enough
a handful of quirks
will have you forever on the verge of either cracking up or throwing up .
indeed almost never , is such high-wattage brainpower coupled with pitch-perfect acting and an exquisite , unfakable sense of cinema .
... a solid , unassuming drama .
redeeming value whatsoever
a compelling french psychological drama examining the encounter of an aloof father and his chilly son after 20 years apart .
parking
so spot on
historically significant
the uninspired scripts , acting and direction
strikes a tone that 's alternately melancholic , hopeful and strangely funny
you can get for a buck or so in that greasy little vidgame pit in the theater lobby
-lrb- the kid 's -rrb- just too bratty for sympathy , and as the film grows to its finale , his little changes ring hollow .
, repressed smile
old turf
while broomfield 's film does n't capture the effect of these tragic deaths on hip-hop culture
, pasty lumpen
passive-aggressive psychology
undeniably fascinating and playful
is plainly dull and visually ugly
of relationships in such a straightforward , emotionally honest manner that by the end
shape
a genuine love story ,
the magnificent swooping aerial shots
well-meaning patronizing masked a social injustice , at least as represented by this case
rules expecting a slice of american pie hijinks starring the kid from dawson 's creek
is destined to be the 21st century 's new `` conan '' and that he 's going to make a splash even greater than arnold schwarzenegger , jean-claud van damme or steven segal .
that one in clockstoppers , a sci-fi thriller as lazy as it is interminable
m-16
like shooting fish in a barrel
sentimental , hypocritical lessons
can see this , the final part of the ` qatsi ' trilogy , directed by godfrey reggio , with music by philip glass
music of the men who are its subject
recommend this film more
a twisted sense
about being stupid
like a $ 99 bargain-basement special
at the training and dedication that goes into becoming a world-class fencer and the champion that 's made a difference to nyc inner-city youth
imagination and insight
so often now
rendered love story .
besotted and obvious
the depiction
of an alienated executive who re-invents himself
65th class reunion mixer
of deleting emotion from people
sorcerer 's
being earnest movie
the cliched dialogue rip
hews out a world and
, a warm , fuzzy feeling prevails
's not too racy
seems to want both
makes the movie special
of the flicks moving in and out of the multiplex
a brilliant college student
ice age wo n't drop your jaw ,
knocks it flat
cho -rrb-
even though we know the outcome , the seesawing of the general 's fate in the arguments of competing lawyers has the stomach-knotting suspense of a legal thriller , while the testimony of witnesses lends the film a resonant undertone of tragedy .
watching the host defend himself against a frothing ex-girlfriend
identity
its cinematic predecessors
the filmmaker would disagree ,
third revenge
a bag of golf clubs over one shoulder
talented friends
is a freedom to watching stunts that are this crude , this fast-paced and this insane
on the screen
one big bloody stew
this may be dover kosashvili 's feature directing debut , but it looks an awful lot like life -- gritty , awkward and ironic
best sequel
been-there material
liked a lot of the smaller scenes
very best
promises , just not well enough to recommend it
made swimfan
taking place at the movie 's edges
crapulence
a triumph of pure craft and passionate heart .
this utterly ridiculous shaggy dog story as one
heady
will make you think twice about what might be going on inside each trailer park you drive past -- even if it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster .
gives the neighborhood -- scenery , vibe and all -- the cinematic equivalent of a big , tender hug .
a bizarre piece of work , with premise and dialogue
imamura has said that warm water under a red bridge is a poem to the enduring strengths of women .
scouse accents
brilliant motion picture
it would work much better as a one-hour tv documentary .
who is not only a pianist , but a good human being
like my christmas movies with more elves and snow and less pimps and ho 's .
is a celebration of feminine energy , a tribute to the power of women to heal .
on the monster 's path of destruction
an exercise in gross romanticization of the delusional personality type
earlier film
weave a protective cocoon
in the not-too-distant future
to employ hollywood kids
i was amused and entertained by the unfolding of bielinsky 's cleverly constructed scenario , and greatly impressed by the skill of the actors involved in the enterprise .
from the tv movie-esque , affected child acting to the dullest irish pub scenes ever filmed
in all , an interesting look at the life of the campaign-trail press , especially ones that do n't really care for the candidate
the flip-flop of courtship
wanted so badly for the protagonist
of intergalactic friendship
entirely suspenseful ,
meaningful about facing death
the beauty
dante
were right
unexpectedly sweet
as rebellious
captivating drama
artifice and acting
if solondz had two ideas for two movies , could n't really figure out how to flesh either out
lousy john q
sensual delights and simmering
a good film in `` trouble every day
the day
christian love
if the predictability of bland comfort food appeals to you
consumed by lust and love
myrtle beach , s.c.
a foundering performance
's got it
this flat run
realizing steven spielberg
a spooky yarn of demonic doings on the high seas that works better the less the brain is engaged .
's lots of cute animals and clumsy people
in the name of an allegedly inspiring and easily marketable flick
has succeeded beyond all expectation .
impossible to claim that it is `` based on a true story
made to look bad
intense and effective film
with lots of downtime in between
the plot grows thin soon
gangster\/crime comedy
fused with their humor
a cinema classic
a bracing ,
sickeningly savage
beautifully crafted and brutally honest
the original conflict
a best-selling writer of self-help books who ca n't help herself
can also
a movie that will thrill you , touch you and make you
the script boasts some tart tv-insider humor , but the film has not a trace of humanity or empathy .
disney-style
wistful everyday ironies
as a tragic figure
excels because , unlike so many other hollywood movies of its ilk , it offers hope
narrative grace
their marks
young and old
evokes the bottom tier of blaxploitation flicks from the 1970s .
is a shame that more wo n't get an opportunity to embrace small , sweet ` evelyn .
an athlete
professional
grisly sort
into a dullard
true to the essence of what it is to be ya-ya
many faceless victims
of ``
whistle
actorliness
stanley kwan has directed not only one of the best gay love stories ever made
underground
helps breathe some life into the insubstantial plot
remakes
from its own difficulties
the war
shirt
the twist endings were actually surprising ?
are equally strange , and his for the taking .
the mothman prophecies , which is mostly a bore
been there done that .
a deep-seated , emotional need
it 's better to go in knowing full well what 's going to happen , but willing to let the earnestness of its execution and skill of its cast take you down a familiar road with a few twists .
of pseudo-philosophic twaddle
may put off insiders and outsiders alike .
, then you so crazy !
sticks with its subjects a little longer
give voice
a ragbag
that virtually no one is bound to show up at theatres for it
shaw , a british stage icon , melting under the heat of phocion 's attentions
frustrated and detached as vincent became more and more abhorrent
on film
of rueful compassion
celibacy can start looking good
feel-good sentiments
does n't just make the most out of its characters ' flaws but
a complete shambles
as i usually am to feel-good , follow-your-dream hollywood fantasies
that makes the silly , over-the-top coda especially disappointing
it 's the type of stunt the academy loves : a powerful political message stuffed into an otherwise mediocre film .
reigns
like its bizarre heroine , it irrigates our souls .
that does n't hurt anyone and works for its participants
far too cliched
imaginative flight
his legend
had periods
made all too clear
who live in unusual homes
of screwball farce and blood-curdling family intensity on one continuum
for all its shoot-outs , fistfights , and car chases , this movie is a phlegmatic bore , so tedious it makes the silly spy vs. spy film the sum of all fears , starring ben affleck , seem downright hitchcockian .
the outrageous , sickening , sidesplitting goods
infused frida with a visual style unique and inherent to the titular character 's paintings and in the process created a masterful work of art of their own
memories of day of the jackal , the french connection , and heat
appreciative
deep as a petri dish
one big excuse
man 's
of ` the thing ' and a geriatric
watching morvern callar
the chase of the modern girl 's dilemma
last tango in paris
`` chasing amy '' and `` changing lanes
touches smartly and wistfully on a number of themes , not least the notion that the marginal members of society ... might benefit from a helping hand and a friendly kick in the pants .
will be plenty of female audience members drooling over michael idemoto as michael
uk crime film
from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also
a celebrated wonder
transcends the boy-meets-girl posturing of typical love stories .
rowling
inhabit that special annex of hell where adults behave like kids ,
a gloriously goofy way
coming apart at its seams
raymond
this facetious smirk of a movie
will probably please people
have decades of life as a classic movie franchise
itself
adorns his family-film plot with an elegance and maturity
spry
crass , low-wattage endeavor
more x and less blab
a few whopping shootouts
heartwarming and
denis '
51
for the walled-off but combustible hustler
it has the right approach and the right opening premise , but
laissez-passer ''
call attention
no affect on the kurds
mel brooks ' borscht belt schtick
her tragedies
the only thing missing
is a young artist 's thoughtful consideration of fatherhood
more than one role just
would be catechism
asylum
a true cinematic knack
the character dramas
's funny , as the old saying goes , because it 's true
those who like quirky , slightly strange french films
grace and humor
's a better actor than a standup comedian
discovering
lodging itself in the brain
versus
is a serious work by an important director who has something new to say about how , in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out
, so much that it 's forgivable that the plot feels like every other tale of a totalitarian tomorrow .
the writing exercise about it
a moving experience
is the best star trek movie in a long time
a treat --
villeneuve creates in maelstrom a world where the bizarre is credible and the real turns magical .
noisy
the skin
made fresh by an intelligent screenplay and gripping performances
` god help us , but capra and cooper are rolling over in their graves . '
has been able to share his story so compellingly with us is a minor miracle
an amalgam of the fugitive , blade runner , and total recall , only without much energy or tension
israeli\/palestinian
has a certain poignancy in light of his recent death
is its reliance on formula ,
a pretentious and
illustrated through everyday events
watching junk like this
in the middle
writer\/director alexander payne -lrb- election -rrb- and his co-writer jim taylor brilliantly employ their quirky and fearless ability to look american angst in the eye and end up laughing .
jack chick cartoon tracts
were inevitably consigned
guilt-suffused
george clooney , in his first directorial effort
history affectingly
once folks started hanging out at the barbershop
unshapely
of what was created for the non-fan to figure out what makes wilco a big deal
girlish
blasphemous bad
's a lovely , eerie film that casts an odd , rapt spell .
bang-bang
sham actor workshops
in the dark theater
are mesmerizing
the less the brain is engaged
delivers the original magic
in a thankless situation
and utterly pointless
trudge out of the theater feeling
value or merit
a warmth that is n't faked
worth seeing just for weaver and lapaglia .
compassionately portrayed
the requisite faux-urban vibe and
a pleasing ,
the sleeper movie
of class
founders on its own preciousness
not to mention leaving you with some laughs and a smile on your face
as it sounds , but strikes a tone that 's alternately melancholic , hopeful and strangely funny
set out to lampoon , anyway
receive it
lethally
solid acting and
that stifles creativity and allows the film to drag on for nearly three hours
to enhance the self-image of drooling idiots
the sexuality
cute frissons
the word for the big-fisted direction of jez butterworth , who manages to blast even the smallest sensitivities from the romance with his clamorous approach
could become a cult classic
screenwriter bruce joel rubin
self-flagellation
's not particularly well made
aspire but none can equal
on its own staggeringly unoriginal terms
generic jennifer lopez romantic comedy
film school undergrad
nancy savoca 's
be following after it
a work that , with humor , warmth , and intelligence , captures a life interestingly lived
sink into melancholia
narrator
while adding a bit of heart and unsettling subject matter
this is a movie that refreshes the mind and spirit along with the body
that everlasting conundrum experienced by every human who ever lived : too much to do , too little time to do it in
, finally ,
loud special-effects-laden extravaganzas
well-done supernatural thriller with keen insights into parapsychological phenomena and the soulful nuances of the grieving process .
resonant undertone
the air onscreen
unique director 's
's a glorious spectacle like those d.w. griffith made in the early days of silent film
fuses the events of her life with the imagery in her paintings
an impressive and highly entertaining celebration of its sounds
loosely connected characters and plots that never quite gel
serious suspense
a major waste
an image of big papa spanning history , rather than suspending it
the part where something 's happening
just how much more grueling and time-consuming the illusion of work is than actual work
seeing himself in the other , neither
boasts enough funny dialogue and sharp characterizations to be mildly amusing .
the sense
bickle
geared toward an audience full of masters of both
take
watching a documentary
'll love it
tries to be ethereal ,
a superior crime movie
will wind up as glum as mr. de niro .
user-friendly
wallflower
taiwanese soaper
if the real-life story is genuinely inspirational , the movie stirs us as well .
ferrara 's best film in years .
is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma .
's simply , and surprisingly , a nice , light treat
incomprehensible to moviegoers not already clad in basic black
the story , once it gets rolling
all its odd , intriguing wrinkles
a movie that refreshes the mind and spirit along with the body
rice 's
is that heavyweights joel silver and robert zemeckis agreed to produce this
not quite as miraculous as its dreamworks makers would have you believe , but it more than adequately fills the eyes and stirs the emotions
forget all about the original conflict ,
attempts
with the bread , my sweet
some of this laughable dialogue
sensuous and
kaufman 's script is never especially clever and often is rather pretentious .
protect your community
it establishes its ominous mood and tension swiftly ,
this is a film for the under-7 crowd .
an odd , haphazard , and inconsequential romantic comedy
legal battle
ticks
, chinese - , irish
heavy-handed , manipulative
made it out to be
sublime music
interview with the assassin is structured less as a documentary and more as a found relic , and
the color sense of stuart little 2 is its most immediate and most obvious pleasure , but
is paced at a speed that is slow to those of us in middle age and deathly slow to any teen
with nothing new
physique
bright , intelligent , and humanly funny film .
viewers of barney 's crushingly self-indulgent spectacle
for a better movie than what bailly manages to deliver
lots of effort and intelligence
a powerful and reasonably fulfilling gestalt
that even tunney ca n't save
's lots of cool stuff packed into espn 's ultimate x.
does what should seem impossible :
simple fable
said my ribcage did n't ache by the end of kung pow
its own self-consciousness
of the damned
will probably limited to lds church members and undemanding armchair tourists
the pairing does sound promising in theory ...
self-deprecating comedy
immerse
moore wonderfully underplays the long-suffering heroine with an unflappable '50s dignity somewhere between jane wyman and june cleaver
digs into their very minds to find an unblinking , flawed humanity .
and ultimately the victim -rrb-
rousing success
dance and cinema
nobody seems to have cared much about any aspect of it , from its cheesy screenplay to the grayish quality of its lighting to its last-minute , haphazard theatrical release .
will want to see over and over again .
tear-stained
scrutinize
can not help but love cinema paradiso , whether the original version or new director 's cut .
the current teen movie concern
, intimate and intelligent
most of the movie
new york celebrities
insufferable
gives new meaning to the phrase ` fatal script error
possesses its own languorous charm
ignore the cliches and concentrate on city by the sea 's interpersonal drama
little thin
if they had periods
, it 's a pretty good execution of a story that 's a lot richer than the ones hollywood action screenwriters usually come up with on their own .
sweet home alabama is one dumb movie
there 's a scientific law to be discerned here that producers would be well to heed
the novel 's exquisite balance
hoffman waits too long to turn his movie in an unexpected direction ,
gained notice
the script by vincent r. nebrida ... tries to cram too many ingredients into one small pot .
few non-porn films venture
huston
right-wing extremists
lan yu lacks a sense of dramatic urgency
but enjoyable documentary .
carries arnold -lrb- and the viewers -rrb- into the forbidden zone of sympathizing with terrorist motivations by presenting the `` other side of the story . ''
of oversimplification , superficiality and silliness
easy one to review
-lrb- no more racist portraits of indians , for instance -rrb-
turd
no one can doubt the filmmakers ' motives ,
it offers
fondness for fancy split-screen ,
wind up together
serve the work
as predictable as the outcome of a globetrotters-generals game
, meandering teen flick .
no substitute
times uncommonly moving
no one can hear you snore
shake the thought that undercover brother missed an opportunity to strongly present some profound social commentary
bad film
its weighty themes are too grave for youngsters , but the story is too steeped in fairy tales and other childish things to appeal much to teenagers
their project
cinema paradiso ,
this nicholas nickleby finds itself in reduced circumstances -- and
sucks
with boundless energy
well-trod ground
, is palpable
schmaltzy
as true
pretend the whole thing never existed
an intelligently made -lrb- and beautifully edited -rrb- picture that at the very least has a spark of life to it -- more than you can say for plenty of movies that flow through the hollywood pipeline without a hitch .
the most consistently funny of the austin powers films .
great hook
my little eye
critical and
this sappy ethnic sleeper
sympathy and
quandaries
lee
to replace past tragedy with the american dream
hannibal '
brilliant surfing photography
the film , like jimmy 's routines ,
while this movie , by necessity , lacks fellowship 's heart , two towers outdoes its spectacle .
astute observations
his life ,
shorter than the first -lrb- as best i remember -rrb- , but still
stand and\/or restroom
a literary detective story is still a detective story and aficionados of the whodunit wo n't be disappointed
, every once in a while a film arrives from the margin that gives viewers a chance to learn , to grow , to travel .
heroic
clear picture
it wears you down like a dinner guest showing off his doctorate
'll wait in vain for a movie to happen .
far from being a bow-wow
no one would notice
leys
filmmaking can take us
, insight and humor
it 's propelled by the acting
the film never finds its tone and several scenes run too long .
cagney and
magnificent to behold in its sparkling beauty
um , no. .
an urban hades
elizabeth hurley seem graceless and ugly
raving
even the digressions are funny .
loneliness
pursued with such enervating determination in venice\/venice
across
retains
scientific
all the comic possibilities of its situation
a half dozen young turks
lies in the ease with which it integrates thoughtfulness and pasta-fagioli comedy
punching up
of an authentic feel
when you 're a jet
a generic bloodbath that often becomes
are both excellent , in the kind of low-key way that allows us to forget that they are actually movie folk
sexual innuendoes
well-intentioned ,
is that it can be made on the cheap .
it 's a spectacular performance - ahem
cop
seen him eight stories tall
remarkable performance
most jaded cinema audiences
, smiling madmen
the viewers will feel they suffer the same fate
can be classified as one of those ` alternate reality ' movies
it is about a domestic unit finding their way to joy
end this flawed , dazzling series with the raising of something other than his own cremaster
directing with a sure and measured hand , -lrb- haneke -rrb- steers clear of the sensational and offers instead an unflinching and objective look at a decidedly perverse pathology .
a delightful little film
i could not stand them
as witty
than `` memento ''
a sensitive , cultivated treatment of greene
mere story point
fallibility
made the full monty
plenty of nudity
with its hint of an awkward hitchcockian theme in tact , harmon 's daunting narrative promotes a reasonable landscape of conflict and pathos to support the scattershot terrorizing tone
galvanize its outrage the way
enjoy at least the `` real '' portions of the film
anyone who loves both dance and cinema
if them
sweet-tempered
the problems and characters
, only these guys are more harmless pranksters than political activists .
things that elevate `` glory '' above most of its ilk , most notably the mere presence of duvall
, at last count , numbered 52 different versions
like it 's wasted yours
is one of the year 's best
a sweet , tender sermon about a 12-year-old welsh boy more curious about god than girls , who learns that believing in something does matter .
by a major film studio
powerful act
the best advice
throws you for a loop
is not easily dismissed or forgotten .
the april 2002 instalment of the american war
is too long with too little
's been given the drive of a narrative
of beijing
of its provocative conclusion
to set you free
the film is an earnest try at beachcombing verismo , but it would be even more indistinct than it is were it not for the striking , quietly vulnerable personality of ms. ambrose
-lrb- a -rrb- strong piece of work
see familiar issues , like racism and homophobia , in a fresh way
using them as punching bags
screenwriters just
as the ` assassin '
too violent and
based on dave barry 's popular book of the same name
writing , skewed characters , and the title performance by kieran culkin
no punches
have to keep on looking
are incredibly captivating and insanely funny , thanks in part to interesting cinematic devices -lrb- cool visual backmasking -rrb- , a solid cast , and some wickedly sick and twisted humor ...
a vision both painterly and literary
how much depends on how well you like
of vignettes which only prove that ` zany ' does n't necessarily mean ` funny
, and beautifully shot
as spooky action-packed trash of the highest order
they are
of the lead actors a lot
do interesting work
the ` are we a sick society
fred schepisi 's
of writer
repressed and twisted
nothing special
's a lot of tooth in roger dodger .
may get cynical
so many lives
for the bad boy
flawed ,
the answers
may also
her love depraved
a copyof
chops '
who like quirky , slightly strange french films
's based upon
the marquis -lrb- auteil -rrb- and emilie -lrb- le besco -rrb-
triple x is a double agent ,
a little like a chocolate milk moustache
digs beyond the usual portrayals of good kids and bad seeds
gunplay
flush
innocent , childlike and
far more stylish and cerebral
is the director 's talent .
find that human nature is pretty much the same all over
interesting and thoroughly
the target audience -lrb- young bow wow fans -rrb-
big point
rejection by one 's mother
it 's easy to love robin tunney -- she 's pretty and she can act --
play like the worst kind of hollywood heart-string plucking
all-too-human
moving , if uneven ,
a flat , unconvincing drama that never catches fire
said attempts to wear down possible pupils through repetition
, dramatized pbs program
that most elusive
consciously
a calculating fiend or just a slippery self-promoter
there are some fairly unsettling scenes , but they never succeed in really rattling the viewer
film that will enthrall the whole family .
obligation
fits the profile
violence and whimsy
from its kids-in-peril theatrics
and dreary piece
has all the right elements but completely fails to gel together .
like all great films about a life you never knew existed , it offers much to absorb and even more to think about after the final frame .
self-referential hot air
outlandishness
the papin sisters
gorgeous
elling and kjell bjarne
imaginatively mixed cast
melancholy richness
singer\/composer bryan adams contributes a slew of songs -- a few potential hits , a few more simply intrusive to the story -- but
rediscovers
appreciates the art and reveals a music scene that transcends culture and race .
video-cam
a bit heavy handed with his message at times
and we do n't avert our eyes for a moment .
... little more than a well-acted television melodrama shot for the big screen .
, you 'll be more acquainted with the tiniest details of tom hanks ' face than his wife is
are usually depressing but rewarding .
traps audiences
, revenge , and romance
still lingers in the souls of these characters
sloppy , made-for-movie comedy special
knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written , and nicely
'' reunion
may lack the pungent bite of its title , but it 's an enjoyable trifle nonetheless
nick cassavetes
does n't quite go the distance
wise and deadpan humorous .
the lives of women torn apart by a legacy of abuse
it may sound like a mere disease-of - the-week tv movie , but a song for martin is made infinitely more wrenching by the performances of real-life spouses seldahl and wollter
-lrb- including mine -rrb-
screen time
essentially empty
a damn
displays something more important :
best dramatic performance to date -lrb- is -rrb-
a good video game movie
realized story
quite likely
i have n't seen such self-amused trash since freddy got fingered .
distinctly sub-par ... more likely to drown a viewer in boredom than to send any shivers down his spine .
some good , organic character work
intellectual austerity
action film '
old setting
drinking
supple
ouija boards
otherwise talented
turns the goose-pimple genre on its empty head and fills it with spirit , purpose and emotionally bruised characters who add up to more than body count .
in which a guy dressed as a children 's party clown gets violently gang-raped
i love the opening scenes of a wintry new york city in 1899 .
a hard look
obscenely bad dark comedy
unique culture
to give each other the willies
city by the sea would slip under the waves .
the incessant use of cell phones
give a thought to the folks who prepare and deliver it
structuring the scenes
pray has really done his subject justice .
joyous documentary .
will give you goosebumps as its uncanny tale of love , communal discord , and justice
, bad , bad movie
gentle , unforced
has traveled to places in the world devastated by war , famine and poverty and documented the cruelty and suffering he has found with an devastating , eloquent clarity
frankenstein-like
durable part
rolled down
completely enlightening
redgrave 's
comforting jar
to feel-good , follow-your-dream hollywood fantasies
-lrb- breheny 's -rrb- lensing of the new zealand and cook island locations
charlotte
her place
that evoke childish night terrors
to `` tonight
not everyone will welcome or accept the trials of henry kissinger as faithful portraiture , but few can argue that the debate it joins is a necessary and timely one .
the final third
risks trivializing it , though chouraqui no doubt intended the film to affirm love 's power to help people endure almost unimaginable horror .
get to an imitation movie
that rohmer still has a sense of his audience
the impressively discreet filmmakers
the class warfare that embroils two young men
profound characterizations
quirky , slightly strange french films
... wise and elegiac ...
's nothing remotely topical or sexy here
divertissement
opera on film is never satisfactory .
the events of the film
shindler 's list '
inadequately motivated
better effects , better acting and a hilarious kenneth branagh
cynic
a deeply pertinent
to immerse us in a world of artistic abandon and political madness and very nearly
exploring her process of turning pain into art
-lrb- b -rrb-
reality-snubbing hodgepodge .
makes even elizabeth hurley seem graceless and ugly
is a film tailor-made for those who when they were in high school would choose the cliff-notes over reading a full-length classic
recognizable and
picked me up , swung me around , and dropped me back in my seat with more emotional force than any other recent film .
classified as one of those ` alternate reality '
arrive on the big screen with their super-powers , their super-simple animation and their super-dooper-adorability intact .
salute writer-director haneke -lrb- he adapted elfriede jelinek 's novel -rrb- for making a film that is n't nearly as graphic but much more powerful , brutally shocking and difficult to watch
there are many definitions of ` time waster ' but this movie must surely be one of them .
begins as a conventional thriller evolves into a gorgeously atmospheric meditation on life-changing chance encounters
aragorn 's dreams
it feels
every moment crackles with tension ,
for serious film buffs
the top of their lungs
gives movies
no charm , no laughs , no fun , no reason to watch .
is undone by a filmmaking methodology that 's just experimental enough to alienate the mainstream audience while ringing cliched to hardened indie-heads
mccracken knows that 's all that matters
count on his movie to work at the back of your neck long after you leave the theater .
the obligatory moments
the free-wheeling noir spirit
screaming but
send your regrets
that , aside from robert altman , spike lee , the coen brothers and a few others , our moviemakers do n't make often enough
sacrificed
all its director 's cut glory
the animation merely serves up a predictable , maudlin story that swipes heavily from bambi and the lion king , yet lacks the emotional resonance of either of those movies .
than this mess
trounce
is red dragon worthy of a place alongside the other hannibal movies
from taking john carpenter 's ghosts of mars and eliminating the beheadings
a punch line without a premise , a joke
in cannes offers rare insight into the structure of relationships .
an elegantly balanced movie -- every member of the ensemble has something fascinating to do -- that does n't reveal even a hint of artifice
we do n't avert our eyes for a moment .
a filmmaker when he can be wacky without clobbering the audience over the head and still maintain a sense of urgency and suspense
that makes for some glacial pacing early on
to a four-year-old
particularly engaging or articulate
delay
elvis fans
a squad
cotswolds
orwell 's dark , intelligent warning cry -lrb- 1984 -rrb-
told with the intricate preciseness of the best short story writing
camp
his impressions
catch the pitch of his poetics ,
of actresses
dropped
, you may mistake love liza for an adam sandler chanukah song .
me say the obvious : abandon all hope of a good movie ye who enter here
artifice and
a couple of cops in copmovieland , these two
a film about the irksome , tiresome nature of complacency that remains utterly satisfied to remain the same throughout
unmistakable
marquis
the film will appeal to discovery channel fans and will surely widen the perspective of those of us who see the continent through rose-colored glasses .
a good documentary
this comic gem
from darkness
presents a side of contemporary chinese life that many outsiders will be surprised to know exists , and does so with an artistry that also smacks of revelation .
mawkish dialogue
perfectly acceptable widget
a bold -lrb- and lovely -rrb- experiment that will
coming down off of miramax 's deep shelves after a couple of aborted attempts , waking up in reno makes
a powerful commentary
, and intermittently hilarious
made her
all plays out ... like a high-end john hughes comedy , a kind of elder bueller 's time out .
it 's got some pretentious eye-rolling moments and it did n't entirely grab me , but
a hold
a decomposition of healthy eccentric inspiration and ambition -- wearing a cloak of unsentimental , straightforward text --
50
extreme sports
's all bluster -- in the end it 's as sweet as greenfingers
but it does n't need gangs of new york .
like being invited to a classy dinner soiree and not knowing anyone
intelligently
, the new script by the returning david s. goyer is much sillier .
does n't care about cleverness , wit or any other kind of intelligent humor .
sources of humor
-lrb- who is also one of the film 's producers -rrb-
rote exercise
mixed messages ,
a surprisingly charming and even witty match
legally blonde
`` the good girl '' a film worth watching
takes aim at contemporary southern adolescence
the storytelling ,
of its heightened , well-shaped dramas
skateboarding boom
as we have come to learn
left me with the visceral sensation of longing , lasting traces of charlotte 's web of desire and desperation .
all the luck they can muster just figuring out who 's who
ziyi 's
explosions and violence
same old bad trip
-lrb- dong -rrb- makes a valiant effort to understand everyone 's point of view , and he does such a good job of it that family fundamentals gets you riled up .
leash
epic scope
to a point in society
eddie murphy and owen wilson have a cute partnership in i spy , but the movie around them is so often nearly nothing that their charm does n't do a load of good .
meant to set you free
fiendishly cunning that even the most jaded cinema audiences will leave the auditorium feeling dizzy , confused , and totally disorientated .
just-above-average
spread propaganda
of martin scorsese 's 168-minute gangs
see three splendid actors
guy gets girl , guy loses girl , audience falls asleep .
this tortured , dull artist and monster-in-the
a film like this
derivative , overlong , and bombastic --
tries to cram too many ingredients into one small pot .
matched only by the ridiculousness of its premise
bad and baffling from the get-go
its characters ' decisions only unsatisfactorily
an actual vietnam war combat movie
it 's leaden and predictable , and
abundant
captures the complicated relationships in a marching band .
shameless self-caricature
historically significant , and personal ,
orwell 's dark , intelligent warning cry
how
pixar 's industry standard
a number of themes ,
the growing , moldering pile of , well , extreme stunt
is moody , oozing , chilling and heart-warming all at once ... a twisting , unpredictable , cat-and-mouse thriller .
his charming 2000 debut shanghai noon
various anonymous attackers
into why , for instance , good things happen to bad people
laughs -- sometimes a chuckle , sometimes a guffaw and
it 's indicative of how uncompelling the movie is unless it happens to cover your particular area of interest
kind ,
offbeat humor , amusing characters ,
bruckheimeresque american action
the overuse
that sort
visually stunning
lawrence 's delivery remains perfect
on angelina jolie 's surprising flair for self-deprecating comedy
comfort in familiarity
for itself
so fragile
is an actress works as well as it does because -lrb- the leads -rrb- are such a companionable couple
with results that are sometimes bracing , sometimes baffling and quite often ,
never know where changing lanes is going to take you
that should move quickly
all together
insanely hilarious !
a vh1
reveals how we all need a playful respite from the grind to refresh our souls .
little surprises
the plotting here leaves a lot to be desired
flamboyant female comics
's sharply comic and surprisingly touching
no character , loveable or otherwise
is the first film in a long time that made me want to bolt the theater in the first 10 minutes .
resurrect a dead man
the quivering kid
writer-actor
animated adventure
ultimately defeated the film ... it was the unfulfilling , incongruous , `` wait a second
directed with sensitivity and skill
in which little green men come to earth for harvesting purposes
shoulders its philosophical burden lightly .
kiss
, macabre sets
flawed but engrossing
ponder the peculiar american style of justice that plays out here
a relationship and
could pass for mike tyson 's e
perry 's good and his is an interesting character , but
a full hour
trick you into thinking some of this worn-out , pandering palaver is actually funny
extremist
a severe case of hollywood-itis
overstuffed
for nearly three hours
commune
by his art , which is more than he has ever revealed before about the source of his spiritual survival
solid performances and eerie atmosphere
the huge economic changes sweeping modern china
put together with the preteen boy in mind
... very funny , very enjoyable ...
both the beauty of the land and the people
constantly flows forwards and back , weaving themes among three strands which allow us to view events as if through a prism
enjoys quirky , fun , popcorn movies with a touch of silliness and a little
of the most repellent things
a brilliant gag
arrest 15 years after their crime
turf wars in 1958 brooklyn
that i 'll bet most parents had thought
holds as many good ideas as bad is the cold comfort that chin 's film serves up with style and empathy
a few nifty twists
the life experiences of a particular theatrical family
restoring the luster of the national lampoon film franchise , too long reduced to direct-to-video irrelevancy
utterly convincing -- and deeply appealing --
spicy
in that are generally not heard on television
the best inside-show-biz
soggy performances
its insights into the dream world of teen life , and its electronic expression through cyber culture
that someone other than the director got into the editing room and tried to improve things by making the movie go faster
the viewer feel like the movie 's various victimized audience members after a while , but it also happens to be the movie 's most admirable quality
is one that any art-house moviegoer is likely to find compelling .
miyazaki has created such a vibrant , colorful world
happens when something goes bump in the night and nobody cares
puzzle whose pieces do not fit
odd-couple sniping
of yiddish theater , whose jolly , fun-for-fun 's - sake communal spirit goes to the essence of broadway
warm your heart without making you feel guilty about it
this is a story without surprises
with air conditioning and popcorn
for cultural and personal self-discovery and a picaresque view
some intelligent observations on the success of bollywood
-- like its central figure , vivi --
little more than a screenful of gamesmanship
getting under her skin
all the queen 's men
were afraid to show this movie to reviewers before its opening , afraid of the bad reviews they thought they 'd earn
how they used to make movies , but also how they sometimes still can be made
would be consigned to the dustbin of history
african-american
carnage and re-creation
becomes a soulful , incisive meditation on the way we were , and the way we are .
up out of john c. walsh 's pipe dream
saddled with an unwieldy cast of characters and angles , but the payoff is powerful and revelatory .
to finally revel in its splendor
one of world cinema 's most wondrously gifted artists
deeply and
being latently gay and liking to read
recycle
sincere and artful
falcon
is about the worst thing chan has done in the united states
are about a half dozen young turks
an uncomfortable
30 seconds
a fresh view
play well in european markets , where mr. besson is a brand name , and in asia , where ms. shu is an institution
be found a tough beauty
to watch it
uneven movie
business and
shoestring and unevenly
as if they were coming back from stock character camp -- a drowsy drama infatuated by its own pretentious self-examination
is in bad need of major acting lessons and maybe a little coffee .
interesting cinematic devices -lrb- cool visual backmasking -rrb- , a solid cast , and some wickedly sick and twisted humor
humidity
stand by her man , no matter how many times he demonstrates that he 's a disloyal satyr
portuguese import
a riveting profile of law enforcement , and a visceral , nasty journey
lacking
intro ' documentary
is mostly a lump of run-of-the-mill profanity sprinkled with a few remarks so geared toward engendering audience sympathy that you might think he was running for office -- or trying to win over a probation officer .
contemporary new delhi
polemical
the crime movie equivalent
about america 's thirst for violence
is all about a wild-and-woolly , wall-to-wall good time
good movie ye
a cheap lawn chair
of you-are-there immediacy
there must be an audience that enjoys the friday series
close-to-solid espionage thriller
effecting change and inspiring hope
my chair
digital stereo
you could shake a stick at
achingly unfunny phonce
seems based on ugly ideas instead of ugly behavior , as happiness was ... hence , storytelling is far more appealing .
hilarity .
terrific 10th-grade learning tool
your lover when you wake up in the morning
in its message and the choice of material
watching past the second commercial break
working
has its moments , but ultimately , its curmudgeon does n't quite make the cut of being placed on any list of favorites .
compelling allegory
air conditioning and popcorn
a stab at soccer hooliganism , a double-barreled rip-off of quentin tarantino 's climactic shootout -- and meat loaf explodes
young romantics
walk
what a great way to spend 4 units of your day .
his , if you will
will wear you out and make you misty even when you do n't
bartlett 's hero remains a reactive cipher , when opening the man 's head and heart is the only imaginable reason for the film to be made .
for the monsters in a horror movie
the social status of america 's indigenous people
of competing lawyers
amid the new populist comedies that underscore the importance of family tradition and familial community , one would be hard-pressed to find a movie with a bigger , fatter heart than barbershop .
uses the last act
of love , the sort of bitter old crank who sits behind his light meter and harangues the supposed injustices of the artistic world-at-large
uncanny ambience
, the cartoons look almost shakespearean -- both in depth and breadth -- after watching this digital-effects-heavy , supposed family-friendly comedy .
a film with a great premise but only a great premise
the film starts promisingly ,
been able to share his story so compellingly with us is a minor miracle
a nifty plot line in steven soderbergh 's traffic
for more than two decades
's no glance
-lrb- carvey 's -rrb- characters are both overplayed and exaggerated
if only it were , well , funnier .
the problem with the film is whether these ambitions , laudable in themselves , justify a theatrical simulation of the death camp of auschwitz ii-birkenau .
than warmed-over cold war paranoia
adam sandler 's heart may be in the right place
by kwan 's unique directing style
anomie and heartbreak
what all that jazz was about `` chicago '' in 2002
his storytelling ability
intriguing questions
succeeds through sincerity .
devastating comic impersonation
to that end
feature-length , r-rated , road-trip version
the extensive use
to which
the film 's desire to be liked sometimes undermines the possibility for an exploration of the thornier aspects of the nature\/nurture argument in regards to homosexuality .
cold , pretentious , thoroughly dislikable study in sociopathy .
to the vast majority of more casual filmgoers , it will probably be a talky bore .
reveals the curse of a self-hatred instilled
keep
aristocracy
to realism
only one movie 's
he has something significant to say
an odd amalgam of comedy genres , existing somewhere between the often literal riffs of early zucker brothers\/abrahams films ,
a quiet family drama with a little bit of romance and a dose of darkness .
too few laughs
are every bit as distinctive
when it comes to men
it 's a compelling and horrifying story
that the ` true story ' by which all the queen 's men is allegedly `` inspired '' was a lot funnier and more deftly enacted than what 's been cobbled together onscreen .
plummets into a comedy graveyard before janice comes racing to the rescue in the final reel
anarchist maxim
's nothing here
an unfortunate title for a film that has nothing endearing about it .
, nothing will .
wake
newfoundland 's
look at teenage boys
of ` deadly friend
passe
right through the ranks of the players -- on-camera and off -- that he brings together
is darkly funny in its observation of just how much more grueling and time-consuming the illusion of work is than actual work .
the catalytic effect
of family , forgiveness and love
pledge allegiance to cagney and lacey .
barrage
're doing
drooling
the overall impact
an iceberg melt -- only
sharp
processed in 60 minutes
thulani davis
child
a simple fable
while the film is not entirely successful
brutal 90-minute battle sequence
each scene drags , underscoring the obvious , and
'' is a good-hearted ensemble comedy with a variety of quirky characters and an engaging story .
bray
is nicely shot , well-edited
an eviction notice
's characteristically startling visual style and an almost palpable sense of intensity .
nearly everything
within partnerships and among partnerships
is the first full scale wwii flick from hong kong 's john woo .
find new routes
chitchat that only self-aware neurotics engage in .
's replaced by some dramatic scenes that are jarring and deeply out of place in what could have -lrb- and probably should have -rrb- been a lighthearted comedy
, both to men and women
of those reputedly `` unfilmable '' novels that has bucked the odds to emerge as an exquisite motion picture in its own right
louts
that , by the end , no one in the audience or the film seems to really care
as distinctive
take care of my cat emerges as the very best of them
for the greatness
a compelling film .
ride , with jaw-dropping action sequences , striking villains , a gorgeous color palette , astounding technology , stirring music and a boffo last hour that leads up to a strangely sinister happy ending .
the goods
tyco
'll trudge out of the theater feeling as though you rode the zipper after eating a corn dog and an extra-large cotton candy
near the finish line
surprisingly harmless
designed as a reverie about memory and regret , but
things really get weird , though not particularly scary : the movie is all portent and no content .
bentley and hudson
`` freaky friday , '' it 's not .
costumer
, featuring an oscar-worthy performance by julianne moore .
ah-nuld 's action hero days
a boring
more than that , it 's a work of enthralling drama
forget about it by monday
anti-kieslowski a pun as possible
long to turn his movie in an unexpected direction
as caricatures , one-dimensional buffoons that get him a few laughs but nothing else
loneliest
handicapped
is too much like a fragment of an underdone potato
a sun-drenched masterpiece , part parlor game ,
of the highest order
lower-class
there 's nothing to drink
as both men
the animation and
theatrics
need from movie comedies
some serious soul searching to do
his exercise
his charade remake
humdrum life
does the trick of making us care about its protagonist and celebrate his victories
to keep you from shifting in your chair too often
runs out of ideas
little girl-on-girl action
lathan and
is basically
an intricate , intimate and intelligent journey
from quiet
delivers more than its fair share of saucy hilarity .
captors and
limited but
those of us who respond more strongly to storytelling than computer-generated effects
distinguished and thoughtful
the film 's best trick
mel gibson and a brutal 90-minute battle sequence that does everything but issue you a dog-tag and an m-16
the conventional science-fiction elements of bug-eyed monsters
of updating white 's dry wit to a new age
's difficult to shrug off the annoyance of that chatty fish
the best , most
believe it
to superstar
and back-stabbing babes
, accepting a 50-year-old in the role is creepy in a michael jackson sort of way .
seen through the eyes
a powerful , chilling , and affecting study of one man 's dying fall .
as a diary or documentary
a black comedy , drama ,
to lds church members and undemanding armchair tourists
that it avoids the obvious with humour and lightness
you think , hmmmmm
like a drag queen
confused in death to smoochy
and back to the future
seems to have dumped a whole lot of plot in favor of ... outrageous gags
a family that eats , meddles , argues , laughs , kibbitzes and fights
cure
between the fantastic and the believable
to be more than that
in this poor remake of such a well loved classic , parker exposes the limitations of his skill and the basic flaws in his vision . '
singles blender
much of it is funny
to cut through the sugar coating
a bad plot
treats ana 's journey with honesty that is tragically rare in the depiction of young women in film .
the pacing is deadly , the narration helps little
eileen walsh
to feel
do n't let the subtitles fool you ;
example yet
taking
beautifully shot
slow and dreary
lacks the visual panache , the comic touch , and perhaps the budget of sommers 's title-bout features
do with these characters
rich , shadowy black-and-white ,
an unencouraging threefold expansion on the former mtv series , accompanying the stunt-hungry dimwits in a random series of collected gags , pranks , pratfalls , dares , injuries , etc. .
, remains a complete blank
recalls the cary grant of room for one more , houseboat and father goose in its affectionate depiction of the gentle war between a reluctant , irresponsible man and the kid who latches onto him .
many of the actors
is funny ,
and intermittently hilarious
on the awkward interplay and utter lack of chemistry between chan and hewitt
the rare movie that 's as crisp and to the point
today is so cognizant of the cultural and moral issues involved in the process
as the ya-ya member with the o2-tank
achingly enthralling premise
sharp , amusing study
something bigger than yourself
hand viewers a suitcase full of easy answers
style over character and substance
than spectacular
suitable for a matinee
a cocky , after-hours loopiness
-- putting together familiar themes of family , forgiveness and love in a new way --
is nicholson 's goofy , heartfelt , mesmerizing king lear .
not only blockbusters pollute the summer movie pool
terminally bland
is way ,
in this world who would argue that entering a church , synagogue or temple does n't mean you have to check your brain at the door
what it lacks in outright newness
would anyone
the vast majority
is frequently overwrought and crudely literal
you see robin williams and psycho killer
a pathetically inane and unimaginative
to negotiate their imperfect , love-hate relationship
, songs from the second floor has all the enjoyable randomness of a very lively dream and so manages to be compelling , amusing and unsettling at the same time .
appeals to you
concession
disintegrating over
best seller
it is japanese and yet feels universal
's also somewhat clumsy
potential twist
is a diverting -- if predictable -- adventure suitable for a matinee , with a message that cautions children about disturbing the world 's delicate ecological balance .
all that jazz was about `` chicago '' in 2002
they wanted to see something that did n't talk down to them
its costars , spader and
of behind the music
a classy , sprightly spin
by the surprisingly shoddy makeup work
tepid and tedious
quaid 's
character-who-shall -
was more diverting and thought-provoking
something of a public service --
scary-funny as tremors
the work of an artist , one whose view of america , history and the awkwardness of human life is generous and deep
would be terrific to read about
short story
has the thrown-together feel of a summer-camp talent show : hastily written , underrehearsed , arbitrarily plotted and filled with crude humor and vulgar innuendo
, interestingly told film .
street gangs
's very little
the otherwise good-naturedness of mr. deeds ,
the ethos of the chelsea hotel
, that 's all that 's going on here .
her personal odyssey
slackers or
is the fact
sharp comic timing that makes the more hackneyed elements of the film easier to digest
no reason why blue crush , a late-summer surfer girl entry , should be as entertaining as it is
sucking you in ... and making you sweat
for drawing wrenching performances from his actors -lrb- improvised over many months -rrb- and for conveying the way tiny acts of kindness make ordinary life survivable
dramatic .
short on plot but rich in the tiny revelations of real life
stretches of impact and moments of awe
's attempts to heal after the death of a child .
it also treats the subject with fondness and respect
made almost impossible
the spaces
last-minute action
, with a solid cast ,
the most brilliant and brutal uk crime film
bland police procedural details , fiennes
there are n't many conclusive answers in the film
tacky
it gets the details of its time frame right but
winning family story
has come to new york city to replace past tragedy with the american dream
projection television screen
over a man
sci-fi drama that takes itself all too seriously
cut out figures from drawings and photographs
doses
in this movie
second great war
koury frighteningly and honestly exposes
rollicking adventure
then out
mixed
's a movie about it anyway
it 's a clear-eyed portrait of an intensely lived time , filled with nervous energy , moral ambiguity and great uncertainties .
out of a cellular phone commercial
interests
to task
consoled by his art , which is more than he has ever revealed before about the source of his spiritual survival
hairpiece
of who did what to whom and why
ensemble movies , like soap operas , depend on empathy .
the paradiso 's
turns out to be clever , amusing and unpredictable
inside and
love , family and
as last week
generate suspense rather than gross out the audience
quite a comedy
a refreshing and comical spin
the populace that made a walk to remember a niche hit
manages to squeeze by on angelina jolie 's surprising flair for self-deprecating comedy .
recompense : a few early laughs scattered around a plot
's rare for any movie to be as subtle and touching as the son 's room
careful
take pictures
to visit
high-octane
a plodding teen remake
some of the characters die and others do n't , and the film pretends that those living have learned some sort of lesson ,
of longing , lasting traces of charlotte 's web of desire and desperation
less the cheap thriller you 'd expect than it is a fairly revealing study of its two main characters -- damaged-goods people whose orbits will inevitably
is definitely horse feathers
that effectively combines two surefire , beloved genres
can be mindless without being the peak of all things insipid
about surprising
meaningful for both kids and church-wary adults
needs more filmmakers
is ultimately thoughtful without having much dramatic impact .
artsy and often pointless visuals
lush and beautifully photographed -lrb- somebody suggested the stills might make a nice coffee table book -rrb- , but
bothered
their struggle is simply too ludicrous and borderline insulting .
wound up a tnt original
77 minutes of pokemon may not last 4ever , it just seems like it does .
on rice 's second installment of her vampire chronicles
you can hear about suffering afghan refugees on the news and still be unaffected
booty
than your random e
its gentle , touching story
is offset by the sheer ugliness of everything else
to quibble with a flick boasting this many genuine cackles
hands-off
nearly three
wanted to leave
was otherwise
a cheap scam put together by some cynical creeps at revolution studios and imagine entertainment to make the suckers out there surrender $ 9 and 93 minutes of unrecoverable life .
a quasi-documentary by french filmmaker karim dridi that celebrates the hardy spirit of cuban music .
unease
a side dish
a leaden closing act
bettany\/mcdowell
oh
none of his actors stand out , but that 's less of a problem here than it would be in another film :
hated myself in the morning .
searching out
comes off more
the fact remains that a wacky concept does not a movie make .
any indication
turn down
that it does n't even qualify as a spoof of such
's up to you
if it had just gone that one step further
is the case of a pregnant premise being wasted by a script that takes few chances and manages to insult the intelligence of everyone in the audience
never flagging legal investigator
hip comedy
had been developed with more care
dumb but occasionally really funny
disgust , a thrill ,
in the final 30 minutes
sit through -- despite some first-rate performances
you could have guessed at the beginning
wildest filmmaker
key grip
meeting , even exceeding expectations
eats , meddles , argues , laughs , kibbitzes
laziness and
is a. . .
the feral intensity of the young bette davis
a twisting , unpredictable
is a long movie at 163 minutes
if you recognize zeus -lrb- the dog from snatch -rrb-
irritates and saddens
able to give full performances
favour of an altogether darker side
one of the best movies of the year
kung pow seems like some futile concoction that was developed hastily after oedekerk and his fellow moviemakers got through crashing a college keg party .
is constantly
, mad love does n't galvanize its outrage the way ,
underachieves only in not taking the shakespeare parallels quite far enough .
's touching and tender
half past dead -- or for seagal
... hokey art house pretension .
like my big fat greek wedding
can only be characterized as robotic sentiment
, tone and pace
becomes the clever crime comedy it thinks it is
scope and pageantry
walking out
nohe has made a decent ` intro ' documentary
gedeck
of its repartee
makes the same mistake as the music industry it criticizes
some moments of rowdy slapstick
blazingly alive and admirable
a natural sense
a maddeningly insistent and repetitive piano score
meaning and consolation
to fairly judge a film like ringu when you 've seen the remake first
worthy of the gong .
mildly funny ,
as a girl-meets-girl romantic comedy
lee 's achievement
because we 've seen -lrb- eddie -rrb- murphy do the genial-rogue shtick to death , but because the plot is equally hackneyed
, but it 's not without style .
conversations at the wal-mart checkout line
barely shocking , barely interesting and most of all , barely
a piece of mildly entertaining , inoffensive fluff
filled with raw emotions
its thrills and extreme emotions
far more often than the warfare itself --
was as superficial as the forced new jersey lowbrow accent uma had
may be familiar
too often into sugary sentiment and withholds delivery on the pell-mell pyrotechnics its punchy style promises
grenade
there are some laughs in this movie , but williams ' anarchy gets tiresome , the satire is weak .
do n't know why steven seagal is considered a star , nor why he keeps being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good or make any money .
an energetic and engaging film
, stay away .
is virtually
that any sexual relationship that does n't hurt anyone and works for its participants is a relationship that is worthy of our respect
keeps you guessing at almost every turn
friendship , love ,
hitchens
will leave you wanting to abandon the theater .
an honestly nice little film
deserves , at the very least , a big box of consolation candy
rain coat shopping
first-class , natural acting
be unaffected
, it 's really just another major league .
pg-13 rating
the best of the pierce brosnan james bond
it also comes with the laziness and arrogance of a thing that already knows it 's won .
showgirls
's refreshing to see a movie that embraces its old-fashioned themes and in the process comes out looking like something wholly original
, can prevent its tragic waste of life
to just die already
yet why it fails is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma .
other rowdy raunch-fests -- farts , boobs , unmentionables --
romp from robert rodriguez
rare window
more literate
biography
in the mail
of deft and subtle poetry
cantet
pete
want my money
is not a bad film
resentful
the french-produced `` read my lips
for a peculiar malaise that renders its tension
a sweet-tempered comedy that forgoes the knee-jerk misogyny that passes for humor in so many teenage comedies
is more of an ordeal than an amusement .
from danang reveals that efforts toward closure only open new wounds .
does n't really add up to much
conjured up only 10 minutes prior to filming
not infrequently breathtaking
jump cuts , fast editing
's back in form
psychologizing
over 90
merrily
is a variant of the nincompoop benigni persona , here a more annoying , though less angry version of the irresponsible sandlerian manchild , undercut by the voice of the star of road trip
a passionately inquisitive film
changing lanes is an anomaly for a hollywood movie ;
still manages to build to a terrifying , if obvious , conclusion
a delightful , witty , improbable romantic comedy
says , ` if i stay positive , maybe i can channel one of my greatest pictures , drunken master
's better to go in knowing full well what 's going to happen , but willing to let the earnestness of its execution and skill of its cast take you down a familiar road with a few twists
a jaunt down memory lane for teens and
pure , exciting moviemaking
wonders
comically
a little too self-satisfied
're in luck .
thankless situation
splendid-looking as this particular film
sent a copyof
, provocative and vainglorious
've seen him eight stories tall
argue that the debate it joins is a necessary and timely one
so-bad-it 's - funny level
is why anthony hopkins is in it
we feel that we truly know what makes holly and marina tick
buzz and whir
very sweet
creepy , scary effectiveness
some blondes
37-minute
to be wholesome and subversive at the same time
there are now two signs that m. night shyamalan 's debut feature sucked up all he has to give to the mystic genres of cinema : unbreakable and signs .
promises :
tells its story in a flat manner and
overcome the sense
stylistic
go over
this aging series
just so the documentary will be over
recognizable
of the barrel
painkillers
the bodily function jokes are about what you 'd expect
bumps
spend 110 claustrophobic minutes
found myself liking the film , though in this case one man 's treasure could prove to be another man 's garbage
it borrows from
unfortunately , it 's also not very good .
screen veteran
how this movie turned out
does a great combination act
should not consider this a diss
developed some taste
uneasy , even queasy
human impulses
by linking the massacre
a captain
now and then without in any way demeaning its subjects
how so many talented people were convinced to waste their time
saving dark humor
does n't end up having much that is fresh to say about growing up catholic or , really , anything .
can you
delusions
... is to determine how well the schmaltz is manufactured -- to assess the quality of the manipulative engineering .
a serious work by an important director who has something new to say about how , in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out
toddler
hirosue
a more straightforward , dramatic treatment , with all the grandiosity
one look at a girl in tight pants and big tits and you turn stupid
neither revelatory nor truly edgy -- merely crassly flamboyant and comedically labored .
derivative of martin scorsese 's taxi driver and goodfellas
to scare while we delight in the images
-lrb- haynes ' -rrb- homage
a film that has nothing
should strike a nerve in many
invincible shows he 's back in form , with an astoundingly rich film .
in various new york city locations
royally screwed
with its wry observations
keep you watching , as will the fight scenes
good-naturedly cornball sequel .
tear your eyes away from the images
three hours and with very little story or character
is an intelligent , realistic portrayal of testing boundaries
1 to
love themselves
keep this
anguish , anger and frustration
to look at , listen to , and think about
pauly shore as the rocket scientist
inevitable and seemingly
a lovely , eerie film that casts an odd , rapt spell
a torn book jacket
array
the band performances featured in drumline
evaluate his own work
does elect to head off in its own direction
stands still
oedekerk mugs mercilessly
showing signs of potential for the sequels
were the zeroes on my paycheck
honest , and enjoyable
would fit chan like a $ 99 bargain-basement special
fugitive
principal singers
really solid performances by ving rhames and wesley snipes
because the film deliberately lacks irony , it has a genuine dramatic impact ;
a problem hollywood too long has ignored
all in all , brown sugar is a satisfying well-made romantic comedy that 's both charming and well acted .
hollywood 's comic-book
rent those movies instead , let alone seek out a respectable new one
there is a certain sense of experimentation and improvisation to this film that may not always work , but
depressed fifteen-year-old 's
manage to pronounce kok exactly as you think they might
about creation and identity
white 's intermittently wise script
some of the recent hollywood trip tripe
are sweet and believable
with a tone as variable as the cinematography , schaeffer 's film never settles into the light-footed enchantment the material needs , and the characters ' quirks and foibles never jell into charm .
no content
sixth-grade
reno does what he can in a thankless situation , the film ricochets from humor to violence and
the vast majority of more casual filmgoers
comes through all too painfully in the execution
insufferable movie
ultimately comes off as insultingly simplistic
especially unfortunate in light of the fine work done by most of the rest of her cast
the interior lives of the characters
this fascinating -- and timely -- content
all for easy sanctimony , formulaic thrills and a ham-fisted sermon
one of those ` alternate reality '
give-me-an-oscar
expands into a meditation on the deep deceptions of innocence
equally
very moving and revelatory footnote
who are not acquainted with the author 's work , on the other hand ,
off-kilter , dark , vaguely disturbing way
cho and most comics
an actress has its moments in looking at the comic effects of jealousy
bittersweet comedy\/drama
the trap of the maudlin or tearful
of a travesty of a transvestite comedy
in its sudsy
northwest
some phenomenal performances
a century and a half
film special
a contained family conflict
a sustained fest of self-congratulation between actor and director that leaves scant place for the viewer .
what begins brightly gets bogged down over 140 minutes .
translate well to the screen
but this is lohman 's film .
it is messy , uncouth , incomprehensible , vicious and absurd .
last dance , whatever its flaws , fulfills one facet of its mission in making me want to find out whether , in this case , that 's true .
most practiced curmudgeon
bogs down in insignificance , saying nothing about kennedy 's assassination and revealing nothing about the pathology it pretends to investigate .
send you
oh-so-hollywood rejiggering
home movie
chase scenes and swordfights as the revenge unfolds
of post , pre , and extant stardom
for the cable-sports channel and its summer x games
both charming
you think they might
denmark 's dogma movement
about a domestic unit finding their way to joy
dv
new yorkers
grant and bullock 's characters
master manoel de oliviera
to spoof both black and white stereotypes equally
represents the filmmaker 's lifelong concern with formalist experimentation in cinematic art
unturned
been funnier
is that it does n't give a damn
even when it drags , we are forced to reflect that its visual imagination is breathtaking
's fairly lame
, heart-felt drama
helmer kevin donovan
coupled with pitch-perfect acting
with the two-wrongs-make-a-right chemistry between jolie and burns
being able to tear their eyes away from the screen
the intimate , unguarded moments
half-dimensional
its initial excitement settles into a warmed over pastiche .
recent efforts
unimaginative comedian
it uses lighting effects and innovative backgrounds to an equally impressive degree
whole thing
pull together
-lrb- denis ' -rrb-
that tornatore was right to cut
might look like vulgar .
messy , murky
facing change in both their inner and outer lives
filmmaker stacy peralta has a flashy editing style that does n't always jell with sean penn 's monotone narration ,
offer daytime tv serviceability , but little more
step-printing
of a sick and evil woman
the suggested and the unknown
is n't as weird as it ought to be
the filling missing
masquerade to work
have in mind an -lrb- emotionally at least -rrb- adolescent audience demanding regular shocks and bouts of barely defensible sexual violence to keep it interested
time , death , eternity ,
a lot to chew on , but not all of it
infatuated by its own pretentious self-examination
a promise nor a threat so much
is a fascinating film
realize , much to our dismay , that this really did happen
is that its own action is n't very effective
the shallow sensationalism characteristic
` issues '
it looks good , sonny , but you missed the point .
told by the man who wrote it but this cliff notes edition is a cheat
be a mess in a lot of ways
in quirky
phillip noyce and all of his actors
hollywood is sordid and disgusting .
earlier
... an often intense character study about fathers and sons , loyalty and duty .
get into heaven by sending the audience straight to hell
more detail
solemn film .
scattershot terrorizing tone
that 'll be much funnier than anything in the film ...
car pile-ups
overwhelmed by its lack of purpose
` time waster '
psychological barriers
kline 's -rrb- utterly convincing -- and deeply appealing -- as a noble teacher who embraces a strict moral code
the legacy of war is a kind of perpetual pain
to be everyone 's bag of popcorn
it does n't take itself so deadly seriously
ambiguous and nothing
a play
the border of bemused contempt
bertrand
they 're treading water at best in this forgettable effort
career-best
iranian new wave
, the relationship between reluctant captors and befuddled captives .
, and not strictly in the knowledge imparted
the slightest
bloodletting
entwined
scotland , pa would be forgettable if it were n't such a clever adaptation of the bard 's tragic play .
today 's hottest
his future wife
not much else
most good-hearted yet sensual
this would have been better than the fiction it has concocted , and there still could have been room for the war scenes
is lightweight filmmaking
into something more recyclable than significant
of stagy set pieces stacked with binary oppositions
is well worthwhile .
to be as heartily sick of mayhem as cage 's war-weary marine
boll uses a lot of quick cutting and blurry step-printing to goose things up ,
glacial
a ponderous and pretentious endeavor that 's unfocused and tediously exasperating
have some idea of the glum , numb experience of watching o fantasma
its own cracker barrel
then his tone retains a genteel , prep-school quality that feels dusty and leatherbound
of a movie
tell you a whole lot about lily chou-chou
anyone who gets chills from movies with giant plot holes
hefty anti-establishment message
arnie blows things up
wears out its welcome as tryingly as the title character
a dull girl
battlefield action picture
miserably
, uninhibited
whit
our lives
warm .
even that 's too committed .
vapid and devoid
walt becker 's film
rusi vulakoro
is notable for its stylistic austerity and forcefulness
a hard-to-swallow premise
gives him little to effectively probe lear 's soul-stripping breakdown .
1.2 million
only partly
it 's a ripper of a yarn and
, well-written television series where you 've missed the first half-dozen episodes and probably wo n't see the next six .
paxton 's uneven directorial debut fails to unlock the full potential of what is in many ways a fresh and dramatically substantial spin on the genre .
underlined
the dream world
lovely and amazing , ' unhappily ,
to a moving tragedy with some buoyant human moments
is that this film 's cast is uniformly superb
the sheer dumbness of the plot -lrb- other than its one good idea -rrb- and the movie 's inescapable air of sleaziness get you down .
a sincere mess
ranges
humanistic
devito 's early work
mind you , but solidly entertaining
incorporate them
of hookers
o2-tank
is we never really see her esther blossom as an actress , even though her talent is supposed to be growing .
is one of this year 's very best pictures .
the books are better
a rather toothless take on a hard young life
's almost as if it 's an elaborate dare more than a full-blooded film
comedic or satirical target
nonjudgmentally as wiseman 's previous studies of inner-city high schools , hospitals , courts and welfare centers
the movie work --
outweigh the positives
's as entertaining as it is instructive
proves simply too discouraging to let slide
the category of ` should have been a sketch on saturday night live
the well-wrought story
out ballsy and stylish
jane wyman and june cleaver
women from venus and
an overly melodramatic but somewhat insightful french coming-of-age film
subtlest
when it comes out on video
proves that even in sorrow you can find humor
indecent proposal
style promises
good noir
be an astronaut
he gives none to the audience
shiner 's
that seinfeld 's real life is boring
like kubrick , soderbergh is n't afraid to try any genre and to do it his own way .
it made me feel unclean , and
centered on the life experiences of a particular theatrical family
extracting the bare bones of byatt 's plot
forgets about her other obligations
wrapping the theater in a cold blanket of urban desperation
in other words , it 's badder than bad .
is to catch the pitch of his poetics , savor the pleasure of his sounds and images , and ponder the historical , philosophical , and ethical issues that intersect with them .
the central flaw
pore
of these twists
but the film itself is ultimately quite unengaging .
the fantastic
'm
, simple-minded and stereotypical
convince
its 2002 children 's
-
the script , the gags , the characters are all direct-to-video stuff ,
straight-to-video
through word-of-mouth reviews
encourage young and old alike to go see this unique and entertaining twist on the classic whale 's tale
is one of those crazy , mixed-up films that does n't know what it wants to be when it grows up .
nicolas cage is n't the first actor to lead a group of talented friends astray , and this movie wo n't create a ruffle in what is already an erratic career
we do n't see often enough these days
plays like clueless does south fork
mcgrath 's
love 's
than pandering
be a romantic comedy
slightly less successful than the first
somewhere in the middle , the film compels , as demme experiments he harvests a few movie moment gems
proving
of running around , screaming and death
take a complete moron
in praise of love remains a ponderous and pretentious endeavor that 's unfocused and tediously exasperating
lint in a fat man 's navel
either you 're willing to go with this claustrophobic concept or you 're not
it goes by quickly , because it has some of the funniest jokes of any movie this year , including those intended for adults
suggests a director fighting against the urge to sensationalize his material .
cynical and serious look at teenage boys doing what they do best - being teenagers .
insult the intelligence of everyone
extreme urgency
disquieting for its relatively gore-free allusions to the serial murders
healthy
from seeming predictably formulaic
small screen
unadulterated thrills
view one of shakespeare 's better known tragedies
assuming the bar of expectations
blacked out in the lobby
a knowing sense
implausible as it
fledgling
expert fighters
finds itself in reduced circumstances
the young stars are too cute ; the story and ensuing complications are too manipulative ; the message is too blatant
palestinian and israeli children
, it 's just another cartoon with an unstoppable superman .
sand and
what happened
to enjoy its own transparency
the dramatic conviction that underlies the best of comedies
of what it actually means to face your fears
lab report
a definitely distinctive screen presence
has taken quite a nosedive from alfred hitchcock 's imaginative flight to shyamalan 's self-important summer fluff .
can hide a weak script .
're desperate for the evening to end .
gets an exhilarating new interpretation in morvern callar .
black hawk down and
infuses the movie with much of its slender ,
the beast
is smart and dark - hallelujah for small favors .
coaster life
seem smart and well-crafted
a joy to watch , even when her material is not first-rate
its provocative central wedding sequence has far more impact
chris smith 's
watching austin powers in goldmember
it 's dull , spiritless , silly and monotonous : an ultra-loud blast of pointless mayhem , going nowhere fast .
a customarily jovial air
ruthless in its own placid way
that i even caught the gum stuck under my seat trying to sneak out of the theater
are so unmemorable , despite several attempts at lengthy dialogue scenes , that one eventually resents having to inhale this gutter romancer 's secondhand material
die another day is only intermittently entertaining but it 's hard not to be a sucker for its charms
cold , pretentious
by martin landau
dull and mechanical ,
's a fairly impressive debut from the director , charles stone iii .
wonderful fencing scenes
pilot
classic nowheresville
have i
it 's a movie that accomplishes so much that one viewing ca n't possibly be enough .
the innocence and idealism of that first encounter
's moving
you can do
road to perdition does display greatness , and it 's worth seeing .
vary
begins to describe the plot and its complications .
at heart
trajectory
, undisputed is nearly incoherent , an excuse to get to the closing bout ... by which time it 's impossible to care who wins .
spy kids 2 : the island of lost dreams
ominous , pervasive , and unknown threat
excellent music
the improperly hammy performance
action hero performances
the prince of egypt from 1998
low-budget film noir movie
its over-the-top way
by the dispassionate gantz brothers as ordinary , pasty lumpen
put it on a coffee table anywhere
go home '' when talking to americans
gooding is the energetic frontman
the quality that keeps dickens evergreen : the exuberant openness with which he expresses our most basic emotions
a caper
half of dragonfly
emerge dazed , confused as to whether you 've seen pornography or documentary
the premise of `` abandon '' holds promise , ... but its delivery is a complete mess .
himself funny
dominated by cold , loud special-effects-laden extravaganzas
a giant step backward for a director i admire
on the street
your first instinct
if it 's an elaborate dare more than a full-blooded film
some of the biggest names in japanese anime , with impressive results
solondz had two ideas for two movies
existentialism reminding of the discovery of the wizard of god
the story and the more contemporary , naturalistic tone
trotting out threadbare standbys
with plot conceits
throughout the film
ca n't stand
a doggie winks
these two marginal characters
you 're watching an iceberg melt -- only
piquant
i do .
any of the signposts , as if discovering a way
of the dry humor that first made audiences on both sides of the atlantic love him
this dvd
you 'll swear you are wet in some places and feel sand creeping in others
because of the ideal casting of the masterful british actor ian holm
memorable for a peculiar malaise that renders its tension flaccid
ruthless
warmed-over cold war paranoia
director-writer bille august ...
this long and relentlessly saccharine film
fused with solid performances and eerie atmosphere .
bill plympton , the animation master ,
as much as 8
and film footage
new to see
came handed down from the movie gods on a silver platter
to the filmmaker 's extraordinary access to massoud , whose charm , cultivation and devotion to his people are readily apparent
lau
madonna
pacino is the best he 's been in years
dares to depict the french revolution from the aristocrats ' perspective
they 've told a nice little story in the process
about italian - , chinese - , irish - ,
modern theater audience
`` new best friend ''
have to admit i walked out of runteldat
indecent
prefer to think of it as `` pootie tang with a budget
feels comfortable with taking insane liberties and doing the goofiest stuff out of left field
only weak claims
beer
who discover what william james once called ` the gift of tears
inside out
is , its filmmakers run out of clever ideas and visual gags about halfway through
entranced
good the execution of a mentally challenged woman
a cult classic
could almost be classified as a movie-industry satire
haunts us precisely because it can never be seen
not actually exploiting it yourself
that 's what makes it worth a recommendation
mention
you 'll see all summer
colors the picture in some evocative shades
best special effects
the standards of knucklehead swill
ongoing - and
granted
of animator todd mcfarlane 's superhero dystopia
far from disappointing
sophisticated and
far more interesting than the story at hand
serves as the antidote
bringing you right inside the massive waves that lifts blue crush into one of the summer 's most pleasurable movies
with a clear passion for sociology
... will always be remembered for the 9-11 terrorist attacks .
only about as sexy and
none of this is very original , and
half the excitement of balto
horses ,
pummel
the script , the gags , the characters are all direct-to-video stuff , and that 's where this film should have remained
it 's just a movie that happens to have jackie chan in it .
among victims and predators
capricious fairy-tale
-- like a rather unbelievable love interest and a meandering ending --
an honorable , interesting failure
neither protagonist has a distinguishable condition
probes
the very fabric
a ` bad ' police shooting
henry kissinger
steers clear of the sensational and offers instead an unflinching and objective look at a decidedly perverse pathology .
more than ever
frank capra 's
catholic or , really , anything
has several strong performances
murphy do the genial-rogue shtick to death ,
` just letting the mountain tell you what to do
the skin of the people involved
configurations
the case the kissinger should be tried as a war criminal
than monty
anton chekhov 's the cherry orchard
as a compliment
remain the same throughout
, if standard issue ,
drown yourself
will win you over , in a big way
gender , race , and class
to make a clear point -- even if it seeks to rely on an ambiguous presentation
is strictly a lightweight escapist film .
get the idea
jacquot 's strategy allows his cast the benefit of being able to give full performances ... while demonstrating vividly that the beauty and power of the opera reside primarily in the music itself .
france
understands the grandness of romance
varies between a sweet smile and an angry bark ,
rodrigues 's beast-within metaphor
4ever has the same sledgehammer appeal as pokemon videos
to a film about a family 's joyous life
film which suffers from a lackluster screenplay
single man 's
outer lives
witless
that it was intended to be a different kind of film
own solemn insights
the performer
as it has you study them
the potential success
a man shot out of a cannon into a vat of ice cream
... one of the most entertaining monster movies in ages
generates
comes off as insultingly simplistic
nor truly edgy -- merely crassly flamboyant and comedically labored .
indians
throwing in everything except someone pulling the pin from a grenade with his teeth
a studio 's
sinks into the usual cafeteria goulash
in the long , dishonorable history of quickie teen-pop exploitation , like mike stands out for its only partly synthetic decency .
the very issues it raises
a prolific director
a fun -- but bad -- movie
their culture 's manic mix of millennial brusqueness and undying , traditional politesse
can drive right by it without noticing anything special , save for a few comic turns , intended and otherwise
as self-parody
go see this delightful comedy .
unfocused , excruciatingly tedious cinema
the carnage that claims so many lives around her
is just as obvious as telling a country skunk that he has severe body odor
turning one man 's triumph of will into everyman 's romance comedy
's depressing to see how far herzog has fallen
seems so similar to the 1953 disney classic that it makes one long for a geriatric peter
funny and poignant
catches dramatic fire
laugh-out-loud
school
this latest entry in the increasingly threadbare gross-out comedy cycle
the strong subject matter
in this low-budget , video-shot , debut indie effort
the 4w formula
enliven the film
enough to make you wish jacquot had left well enough alone and just filmed the opera without all these distortions of perspective
care of my cat ''
be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication to a common goal
olivier assayas '
luridly graphic
and it marks him as one of the most interesting writer\/directors working today .
purity
are a few modest laughs , but certainly no
bow
where this film should have remained
terminally brain dead production .
sit through this summer that do not involve a dentist drill
the chills
and bridget jones 's
green ruins every single scene he 's in , and the film , while it 's not completely wreaked , is seriously compromised by that
western world
of a triumph
of being earnest movie
animatronic display
rocket
feels like a glossy rehash .
what 's missing from this material
is 170 minutes long
deeper and more
of a stadium-seat megaplex
happy to argue much
everything that was right about blade is wrong in its sequel .
one decent performance from the cast and
an unflappable air of decadent urbanity
feel enveloped in a story that , though meant to be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication to a common goal , never seems to leave the lot
opts for a routine slasher film that was probably more fun to make than it is to sit through
nothing but one relentlessly depressing situation after another for its entire running time , something that you could easily be dealing with right now in your lives .
become a historically significant work
is one of those all-star reunions that fans of gosford park have come to assume is just another day of brit cinema
the photographer 's show-don ` t-tell stance
in class
jackson and
uneven directorial debut
cowardly
such as skateboarder tony hawk or bmx rider mat hoffman , are about a half dozen young turks angling to see how many times they can work the words `` radical '' or `` suck '' into a sentence .
that results from adhering to the messiness of true stories
appetites
so insanely stupid , so awful in so many ways
be sealed in a jar and left on a remote shelf indefinitely
foreman
commanding
great pleasure
been tweaked up a notch
major role
gaunt , silver-haired and leonine
any list of favorites
without anyone truly knowing your identity
have a single surprise up its sleeve
too drunk on the party favors to sober us up with the transparent attempts at moralizing
the chilly anonymity of the environments
ideological
a holocaust movie
the energy it takes to describe how bad it is
family-oriented non-disney film
drained
underrated professionals
different and
wilco
night out
by taylor 's cartoonish performance and the film 's ill-considered notion
how bad
a dopey movie clothed in excess layers of hipness
emotional misery
all the stomach-turning violence
smug and convoluted
chomp !
suffocating and sometimes almost senseless
collegiate
because it echoes the by now intolerable morbidity of so many recent movies
's light on the chills and heavy on the atmospheric weirdness
the implication
a story whose restatement is validated by the changing composition of the nation
old walt
take -lrb- its -rrb- earnest errors
largely unfunny
kouyate 's
, synagogue or temple
are so spot on
all in all , an interesting look at the life of the campaign-trail press , especially ones that do n't really care for the candidate they 're forced to follow .
start to finish , featuring a fall from grace that still leaves shockwaves
from `` promising ''
to their era
mixed messages , over-blown drama and
since `` dumbo
guilt-free trip
beyond their surfaces
's packed with adventure and a worthwhile environmental message
of brits
the real star of this movie is the score , as in the songs translate well to film
, but the execution is lackluster at best .
imbued
was made by and for those folks who collect the serial killer cards and are fascinated by the mere suggestion of serial killers
not about scares
as earnest as a community-college advertisement
an affection
is uninspired
of pop music
to blow
pleasant enough --
gang
underlines even the dullest tangents
appetizer that leaves you wanting more .
organize
a pretty decent kid-pleasing , tolerable-to-adults lark of a movie .
is basically a matter of taste .
flaccid satire and
a familiar story , but one that is presented with great sympathy and intelligence
on love , memory , history and the war between art and commerce
hitchens ' obsession with kissinger
, is of course the point
bartleby squanders as much as it gives out .
erupt throughout
's refreshing after the phoniness of female-bonding pictures like divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood
thrilling combination
stranger
costner 's warm-milk persona is just as ill-fitting as shadyac 's perfunctory directing chops , and
a film so solidly connect with one demographic while striking out with another
pamela
over the
nutty cliches and far too much
'' starts out like a typical bible killer story
can hear you snore
to be a breath of fresh air
flaw
affecting story about four sisters who are coping , in one way or another , with life
borderline silly chase sequence
as happily glib and vicious as its characters
too hard on `` the mothman prophecies ''
to fill the after-school slot at shopping mall theaters across the country
of routine stuff yuen
look at damaged people and how families can offer either despair or consolation .
can be a bit repetitive
such unrelenting dickensian decency that it turned me -lrb- horrors ! -rrb-
is much sillier
true emotional connection or identification frustratingly
deserves more than a passing twinkle
looking for astute observations and coming up blank
the boho art-house crowd
at its best , it 's black hawk down with more heart .
of a river of sadness that pours into every frame
about that man
yawning chasm
a shrewd and effective film from a director who understands how to create and sustain a mood
remains
's very beavis and butthead , yet always seems to elicit a chuckle .
to irvine welsh 's book trainspotting
on an elegant visual sense and a talent
with flabby rolls
democratic
look back at what it was to be iranian-american in 1979 .
painted
will strike some westerners as verging on mumbo-jumbo
's not merely about kicking undead \*\*\*
pack raw dough
boyd 's screenplay -lrb- co-written with guardian hack nick davies -rrb- has a florid turn of phrase that owes more to guy ritchie than the bard of avon .
the dry wit
that feels
as divided
the good and different
characters and communicates something
john hughes comedy
tricks
one oscar nomination
is more a case of ` sacre bleu !
an advantage
tinseltown 's seasoned veterans
this is it .
does little to elaborate the conceit of setting this blood-soaked tragedy of murderous ambition in the era of richard nixon
presses familiar herzog tropes into the service of a limpid and conventional historical fiction ,
in anything ever , and easily the most watchable film of the year
one of those films that started with a great premise and then just fell apart
slasher film
warren report
through heavy traffic
family warmth
prior
exceptional thriller
a good old-fashioned adventure
although largely a heavy-handed indictment of parental failings and the indifference of spanish social workers and legal system towards child abuse , the film retains ambiguities that make it well worth watching .
the connected stories of breitbart and hanussen are actually fascinating ,
muttering words
a helping hand
primer
we do n't even like their characters .
also happens to be the movie 's most admirable quality
find it funny
that is beyond playing fair with the audience
an oddly winning portrayal
hallmark card sentimentality and
for this kind of entertainment
arteta
was n't .
sneak out of the theater
almost guaranteed
emerges with yet another remarkable yet shockingly little-known perspective .
avoid the fate that has befallen every other carmen before her
is mostly well-constructed fluff , which is all it seems intended to be .
it 's hard to believe that something so short could be so flabby .
boasts dry humor and jarring shocks , plus moments of breathtaking mystery .
right now
female population
emerges as the very best of them
but emotionally scattered film whose hero gives his heart only to the dog
by michael caine 's performance
legs
featuring a fall
for most of the distance
smell
need not apply
so devoid of artifice and purpose
wrapped up in the characters
of beautiful movement and inside information
starts learning to compromise with reality enough to become comparatively sane and healthy
slanted
jagger
no aftertaste
big time
would have a good time here
clever and very satisfying picture
if it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster
asks the question how much souvlaki can you take before indigestion sets in
cooly unsettling
sheds light
a progressive bull in a china shop , a provocateur crashing into ideas and special-interest groups as he slaps together his own brand of liberalism
passionately inquisitive film
derives
that it ca n't help but engage an audience
director roger kumble offers just enough sweet and traditional romantic comedy to counter the crudity .
to leave
children --
see piscopo again after all these years
deserves a huge amount of the credit for the film 's thoroughly winning tone
wo n't be placed in the pantheon of the best of the swashbucklers but it is a whole lot of fun and you get to see the one of the world 's best actors , daniel auteuil ,
whale 's
seduce and conquer
for filling in during the real nba 's off-season
the problem , amazingly enough , is the screenplay .
cuss him
its demented premise
three-minute sketch
hoping
of john pogue , the yale grad who previously gave us `` the skulls ''
gosford
that would become `` the punk kids ' revolution
spending some time with
delivers real bump-in - the-night chills
neither original
loved the people onscreen , even though i could not stand them .
moral favorite
intentions
hopkins
only reason
, you 'll like it .
flower
well-acted and well-intentioned
another situation romance
, less a movie-movie than a funny and weird meditation on hollywood , success , artistic integrity and intellectual bankruptcy .
sneaks up on you and stays with you long after you have left the theatre
bogs down in genre cliches
flynn
the plot 's clearly mythic structure
spielberg calls
to think of it as `` pootie tang with a budget
laughter and
will probably make you angry .
the most memorable moment was when green threw medical equipment at a window ; not because it was particularly funny , but because i had a serious urge to grab the old lady at the end of my aisle 's walker and toss it at the screen in frustration .
significant to say
-lrb- harris -rrb-
typical problems
it remains to be seen whether statham can move beyond the crime-land action genre , but then again
sex with strangers is a success .
successful career
out by the notion of cinema
take credit for most of the movie 's success
new movie version
the battery
hey , do n't shoot the messenger -rrb-
high-concept scenario
insecurity is a work of outstanding originality
that reaches across time and distance
hurry up and
gritty realism and magic realism with a hard-to-swallow premise
some are fascinating and others are not , and in the end , it is almost a good movie
the overall fabric is hypnotic , and mr. mattei fosters moments of spontaneous intimacy .
mired in stasis
dismantle the facades
the lake of fire
the costuming of the stars
tie together
it 's fun , but
it 's burns ' visuals , characters and his punchy dialogue , not his plot , that carry waydowntown .
a baffling subplot involving smuggling drugs inside danish cows falls flat , and if you 're going to alter the bard 's ending , you 'd better have a good alternative .
it is flawed
the tiniest details
far more appealing
campanella 's competent direction and his excellent cast overcome the obstacles of a predictable outcome and a screenplay that glosses over rafael 's evolution .
from another
correct
i guess a space station in the year 2455 can be crossed off the list of ideas for the inevitable future sequels -lrb- hey , do n't shoot the messenger -rrb- .
relative
allows americans to finally revel in its splendor
drags , underscoring the obvious
that we 're all in this together
doug pray 's scratch
exceedingly
tragic love story
be funny in a way that 's too loud , too goofy and too short of an attention span
this unrelenting bleak insistence on opting out of any opportunity for finding meaning in relationships or work just becomes sad
the epicenter of percolating mental instability
cast members
ever-growing category
the film boasts dry humor and jarring shocks , plus moments of breathtaking mystery .
i ca n't remember the last time i saw an audience laugh so much during a movie , but there 's only one problem ...
is it there ?
holes punched through by an inconsistent , meandering , and sometimes dry plot
's easy to like and
iranian parable
feels like three hours
signpost
orson welles ' great-grandson
works .
i have n't laughed that hard in years !
star hoffman 's
a movie that ends up slapping its target audience in the face by shooting itself in the foot
derisive
between sappy and sanguine
but because of the startling intimacy
have gotten more out of it than you did
friendship
abandon their scripts and
long , dishonorable history
for the future
on the set
this is the sort of low-grade dreck that usually goes straight to video -- with a lousy script , inept direction , pathetic acting , poorly dubbed dialogue and murky cinematography , complete with visible boom mikes .
interesting and
teenager 's
that will thrill you , touch you and make you
truly
exploitation flick
what 's most memorable about circuit
to be had here
the art direction is often exquisite , and the anthropomorphic animal characters are beautifully realized through clever makeup design , leaving one to hope that the eventual dvd release will offer subtitles and the original italian-language soundtrack .
have figured out the con and the players in this debut film by argentine director fabian bielinsky
trouble every day
standard slasher flick
freddy got fingered
shiny
in making movies
... a weak and ineffective ghost story without a conclusion or pay off .
will linger long after this film has ended .
a far bigger , far more meaningful story
is not what you see
creative act
in the history of the academy , people may be wondering what all that jazz was about `` chicago '' in 2002 .
the mysteries of human behavior
toss it at the screen in frustration
of painkillers
hypocrisies
arising that the movie will live up to the apparent skills of its makers and the talents of its actors
home alone formula
pushiness and
a penetrating , potent exploration of sanctimony , self-awareness , self-hatred and self-determination
both on and off the screen
turn his movie in an unexpected direction
being attempted here that stubbornly refused to gel
of them
more of the same from taiwanese auteur tsai ming-liang , which is good news to anyone who 's fallen under the sweet , melancholy spell of this unique director 's previous films
exactly endearing
little chiller
punching people in the stomach
marginally better
of all places
in a heartwarming , nonjudgmental kind of way
exceptional detail
, overnight , is robbed and replaced with a persecuted `` other
be a release
into a cinematic poem
i 'm going to give it a marginal thumbs up .
funky
of its time frame right
his shortest , the hole , which makes many of the points that this film does but feels less repetitive
an ungainly movie , ill-fitting ,
a very tasteful rock
ed wood
with the ironic exception of scooter
bring kissinger 's record into question and explain how the diplomat 's tweaked version of statecraft may have cost thousands and possibly millions of lives
confident enough
of a drama
america and israel
care for its decrepit freaks beyond the promise of a reprieve from their incessant whining
the santa clause 2 , purportedly
the gags
too hard
pride or shame
it 's light on the chills and heavy on the atmospheric weirdness ,
the pace of the film
that i think is supposed to be an attempt at hardass american but sometimes just lapses into unhidden british
uppity
get ready
this year
that reason
step back
re
is just as much a document about him as it is about the subject
crafted a solid formula for successful animated movies
the production details
will undoubtedly play well in european markets , where mr. besson is a brand name , and in asia , where ms. shu is an institution , but american audiences will probably find it familiar and insufficiently cathartic .
real laughs
an amused indictment of jaglom 's own profession .
of why the dv revolution has cheapened the artistry of making a film
the new insomnia is a surprisingly faithful remake of its chilly predecessor , and
into the hearst mystique
tunis
deserving of its critical backlash and more .
derivative elements
almost peerlessly unsettling .
is this so boring
an interesting slice of history
the most notable observation is how long you 've been sitting still
hymn and a cruel story of youth culture
carries much of the film with a creepy and dead-on performance
tacked onto the end credits
the script carries arnold -lrb- and the viewers -rrb- into the forbidden zone of sympathizing with terrorist motivations by presenting the `` other side of the story . ''
fantasy comedy
a vibrant whirlwind of love , family and all that
solondz '
memorial
its emphasis on caring for animals and respecting other cultures
this could be the movie errol flynn always wanted to make , though bette davis , cast as joan , would have killed him
that rare family movie
a throwback war movie
the movie straddles the fence between escapism and social commentary , and
an original
poky
provides a grim , upsetting glimpse
vitality
the fierce grandeur of its sweeping battle scenes
ad
no means a slam-dunk and
, but also intriguing and honorable ,
an inspired portrait
witty dialogue and inventive moments
take away the controversy , and it 's not much more watchable than a mexican soap opera
following up a delightful , well-crafted family film
loyal fans
obviously knows nothing about crime
paced
with the courage to go over the top and movies that do n't care about being stupid
examine , the interior lives of the characters in his film , much less incorporate them into his narrative
the wit necessary to fully exploit the comic elements of the premise , making the proceedings more bizarre than actually amusing
is enticing
a heroine as feisty and principled as jane
for the uncompromising knowledge
think of it as `` pootie tang with a budget
this , and more
steamy mix
who trek to the ` plex predisposed to like it
imagine anybody
process or
to that one
will be way ahead of the plot
if you already like this sort of thing , this is that sort of thing all over again .
, wanna watch a movie in which a guy dressed as a children 's party clown gets violently gang-raped ?
`` laissez-passer '' -rrb-
a kind of perpetual pain
the film is filled with humorous observations about the general absurdity of modern life as seen through the eyes outsiders , but
gangster flick
stuttering editing and pompous references
mad queens , obsessive relationships
of jaglom 's self-conscious and gratingly irritating films
more inadvertent ones and
very enjoyable ...
the flamboyant ,
the superficial tensions of the dynamic he 's dissecting
that ...
1970s animation
a wonderful tale of love and destiny
a yawn
cooks conduct in a low , smoky and inviting sizzle
intervention
dumb fart jokes
mean-spirited second half
compelling argument
happens to cover your particular area of interest
in them
loss and denial and
sprightly
comedic work
is all over the place , really
by exceptional performances
right tone
by his pretensions
who comes to america speaking not a word of english
raw blues soundtrack
the best kind of documentary , one that makes a depleted yesterday feel very much like a brand-new tomorrow
-lrb- seagal 's -rrb- strenuous attempt
solid cast
some weird relative trots out the video he took of the family vacation to stonehenge
either you 're willing to go with this claustrophobic concept or
lapaglia
makes it worth a recommendation
the national lampoon film franchise , too long reduced to direct-to-video irrelevancy
the proverbial paint dry
up walking out not only satisfied
you should pay nine bucks for this : because you can hear about suffering afghan refugees on the news and still be unaffected .
's something of the ultimate scorsese film , with all the stomach-turning violence , colorful new york gang lore and other hallmarks of his personal cinema painted on their largest-ever historical canvas .
that bites off more than it can chew by linking the massacre
upon
from motown 's shadows
, repetitively stretched out to feature length , awash in self-consciously flashy camera effects , droning house music and flat , flat dialogue .
with limp wrists
loveable
of pointless mayhem
inevitable and seemingly shrewd facade
take her spiritual quest
serious minded patience , respect and affection
getting
his dependence on slapstick defeats the possibility of creating a more darkly edged tome
our shared history
of the lives of the papin sister
embraces a strict moral code
, all-enveloping movie experience
work more than it probably should
complex , laden with plenty of baggage and tinged with tragic undertones
your car , your work-hours
an affable but undernourished romantic comedy that fails to match the freshness of the actress-producer and writer 's previous collaboration , miss congeniality .
about what 's going on
dirty harry
the filmmakers know how to please the eye , but it is not always the prettiest pictures that tell the best story .
neither can i think of a very good reason to rush right out and see it
is a cinematic car wreck , a catastrophic collision of tastelessness and gall that nevertheless will leave fans clamoring for another ride
with harris 's strong effort
it 's like rocky and bullwinkle on speed ,
a reason the studio did n't offer an advance screening
again ego does n't always go hand in hand with talent
little too ponderous to work as shallow entertainment , not remotely incisive enough to qualify as drama , monsoon
maintaining the appearance of clinical objectivity
accessible to a chosen few , standoffish to everyone else , and smugly suggests a superior moral tone is more important than filmmaking skill
of its stylish surprises
lawrence 's
puts a suspenseful spin on standard horror flick formula .
unpredictable , hilarious
in their own idiosyncratic way
a very handsomely produced let-down
have happened this way
is so lovely toward the end
ambitious , eager
expected there to be a collection taken for the comedian at the end of the show
farts , boobs
but , like silence , it 's a movie that gets under your skin .
the terrorist attacks
roman polanski 's autobiographical gesture
manipulative
say the obvious : abandon all hope of a good movie ye who enter here
is forgettable
each moment
is also a pointed political allegory .
decades of life
it 's a bad action movie because there 's no rooting interest and the spectacle is grotesque and boring .
's pretty
that had no obvious directing involved
it sucked .
the proper cup of tea
has sex on screen been so aggressively anti-erotic
martial arts and gunplay
to believe that a relationship like holly and marina 's could survive the hothouse emotions of teendom
the reunion
pedestrian english title
think is supposed to be an attempt at hardass american but sometimes just lapses into unhidden british
together frustrating difficult
bad way
its rough-around-the-edges , low-budget constraints
that you can not believe anyone more central to the creation of bugsy than the caterer
subdues his natural exuberance
standing by yourself is haunting ... -lrb- it 's -rrb- what punk rock music used to be , and what the video medium could use more of : spirit , perception , conviction .
that bad movies make and is determined not to make them , and
a difficult but worthy film
palestinian
confident enough to step back and look at the sick character with a sane eye
there 's no rooting interest
association
cylinders
there was ever a movie where the upbeat ending feels like a copout
just lazy
being self-important
a witty ,
video-game-based
escapist entertainment
cheek
matches about it .
the film titus
flies out the window .
95-minute
not morally bankrupt
has a caffeinated , sloppy brilliance , sparkling with ideas you wish had been developed with more care
triumphs
real question this movie poses
surrendering little of his intellectual rigor or creative composure
slapstick sequences
be said of the picture
emotionally strong
, with cheapo animation -lrb- like saturday morning tv in the '60s -rrb- , a complex sword-and-sorcery plot and characters who all have big round eyes and japanese names .
compelling , provocative and prescient viewing
who are struggling to give themselves a better lot in life than the ones
been overexposed
one among a multitude of simple-minded
is a finely written , superbly acted offbeat thriller .
circus performer '' funny
deals with its story
about half
enjoyed it just
as the 19th-century ones
the broiling sun
has settled for a lugubrious romance
spiteful
leave you thinking
creates a new threat for the mib ,
every visual joke is milked , every set-up obvious and lengthy
a true talent for drawing wrenching performances from his actors -lrb- improvised over many months -rrb- and for conveying the way tiny acts of kindness make ordinary life survivable
destroy is also a creative urge
foul-mouthed
do much with its template ,
, chinese
it 's trying to say
a cross
the new star wars installment
withstand pain
were seen giving chase in a black and red van
it 's nowhere near as good as the original .
its writer-director 's heart
are so crucial to the genre and another first-rate performance
schnitzler does a fine job contrasting the sleekness of the film 's present with the playful paranoia of the film 's past . '
piercingly affecting ... while clearly a manipulative film , emerges as powerful rather than cloying .
this is a movie filled with unlikable , spiteful idiots ; whether or not their friendship is salvaged
has about 25 minutes of decent material
denis forges out of the theories of class
overlong
most entertaining moments
tired , unimaginative and derivative variation
a sensitive , moving ,
ver wiel 's desperate attempt at wit
easily marketable
difficult to spot the culprit early-on in this predictable thriller
blends uneasily with the titillating material
sloppiness
is loopy and ludicrous ... that it could have been a hoot in a bad-movie way if the laborious pacing and endless exposition had been tightened
the luster
co-writers lisa bazadona and grace woodard
the film a `` cooler '' pg-13 rating
dating comedy with ` issues '
i have to admit i walked out of runteldat .
is leguizamo 's best movie work so far , a subtle and richly internalized performance .
new or
is a warm and well-told tale of one recent chinese immigrant 's experiences in new york city
and crudely literal
that offers a thoughtful and rewarding glimpse into the sort of heartache everyone
of the fun
a point or
wholesome
there is nothing redeeming about this movie .
encourage
a colorful , vibrant introduction to a universal human impulse , lushly photographed and beautifully recorded .
is as deep as a petri dish and as well-characterized as a telephone book but still say it was a guilty pleasure
engrossing portrait
a film that is part biography , part entertainment and part history
venality
a commentary
the overall vibe is druggy and self-indulgent , like a spring-break orgy for pretentious arts majors .
the translation
the somewhat predictable plot
shallow , noisy and pretentious .
-rrb- works
embraces it ,
a new hal hartley movie
self-styled
an eye on preserving a sense of mystery
a sub-formulaic slap in the face
cheesy fun factor
sane eye
scenes and swordfights
nothing but one relentlessly depressing situation after another for its entire running time , something that you could easily be dealing with right now in your lives
write and deliver
watching intelligent people
're one of the lucky few who sought it out
the film is basically just a curiosity
look easy
to earth
in the subject
before it collapses into exactly the kind of buddy cop comedy it set out to lampoon , anyway .
an ` action film ' mired in stasis
ice cold
of a depressed fifteen-year-old 's suicidal poetry
breitbart and hanussen
deranged
strange film
ultimately vapid
even with the two-wrongs-make-a-right chemistry between jolie and burns
sucked out
his enforced hiatus
a lackluster screenplay
tony gayton 's script does n't give us anything we have n't seen before ,
interior lives
do even more damage
remind the first world that hiv\/aids is far from being yesterday 's news
fault
embedded in the sexy demise of james dean
i 'll go out on a limb .
one of robert altman 's lesser works
in places
personal film
i enjoyed it just as much !
garde
he gives the story some soul
by blair witch
flakeball
eating , sleeping and stress-reducing
film performances
integrating the characters
its unblinking frankness
the honor
an extraordinary poignancy
13 conversations may be a bit too enigmatic and overly ambitious to be fully successful , but sprecher and her screenwriting partner and sister , karen sprecher , do n't seem ever to run out of ideas
its seventy-minute running time
bad direction and bad acting --
as anarchic
, haynes -lrb- like sirk , but differently -rrb- has transformed the rhetoric of hollywood melodrama into something provocative , rich , and strange .
, earnest inquiries
walked out
bond-inspired
all its effective moments
hang broad , mildly fleshed-out characters that seem to have been conjured up only 10 minutes prior to filming
i 'd rather watch them on the animal planet .
the off-the-wall dialogue , visual playfulness
most undeserving victim
have brought back the value and respect for the term epic cinema
keen eye , sweet spirit and
that finally returns de palma to his pulpy thrillers of the early '80s
literary purists may not be pleased
performance as
of a white american zealously spreading a puritanical brand of christianity to south seas islanders
mushy finale
a hollywood star
your appreciation
american underground
so appealing on third or fourth viewing
are all solid
this is rote spookiness , with nary an original idea -lrb- or role , or edit , or score , or anything , really -rrb- in sight , and the whole of the proceedings beg the question ` why
moments and an intelligent subtlety
it is n't downright silly
, miller , kuras and the actresses make personal velocity into an intricate , intimate and intelligent journey .
the guts to confront it
graham greene 's novel of colonialism and empire
potentially incredibly twisting mystery
is more worshipful than your random e
with animated sequences
humorous and
affair ,
with the right actors and
hugely
richly rewarded
too bleak
school setting
dreadful romance
that portrays the frank humanity of ... emotional recovery
neither the funniest film
shimmers with it
to its style
art is concerned
unrewarding all of this
must indeed be good to recite some of this laughable dialogue with a straight face .
the original 's nostalgia for the communal film experiences of yesteryear
've got to hand it to director george clooney for biting off such a big job the first time out
laughed so much that i did n't mind
clear-cut hero
lies ... footage that might have made no such thing a trenchant , ironic cultural satire instead of a frustrating misfire .
to out-shock , out-outrage or out-depress its potential audience
traditional politesse
is tragically
seems hopelessly juvenile
impulsive
its use
that it would be sleazy and fun
a reluctant , irresponsible man
the martial arts master
, romance , tragedy , bravery , political intrigue , partisans and sabotage
darned
piercingly
richard pryor mined his personal horrors and came up with a treasure chest of material
cost thousands and
tv obsession
defies logic
ice-t in a major role
of horror movies
outshine
necessary enterprise
wildly uneven movie
symbolic examination
is uncomfortably timely , relevant , and sickeningly real
i 'll settle for a nice cool glass of iced tea
, and as easy to be bored by as your abc 's ,
've got a huge mess
self-promotion ends and the truth
reasonably entertaining sequel
less sense than the bruckheimeresque american action flicks it emulates
, it 's thanks to huston 's revelatory performance .
even in all its director 's cut glory ,
\/ 11 new york
with some glimpses of nature and family warmth , time out is a discreet moan of despair about entrapment in the maze of modern life .
grimly for the next shock
a hallmark film
the agony of making people
kinnear and dafoe give what may be the performances of their careers .
a remarkably strong cast
be desired
a welcome relief from baseball movies that try too hard to be mythic , this one is a sweet and modest and ultimately winning story .
a japan bustling
easy rewards
shelf
makes the same mistake as the music industry
of change
at 66 , has stopped challenging himself
of antic spirits
none of the plot ` surprises '
to be -lrb- assayas ' -rrb- homage to the gallic ` tradition of quality , ' in all its fusty squareness
wonderful combination
has been properly digested .
once folks started hanging out at the barbershop , they never wanted to leave .
artless
adult life
a film that 's barely shocking , barely interesting and most of all , barely anything
, aesthetically and sexually
any insightful discourse
well-rounded tribute
if overly complicated
performances are potent , and the women 's stories are ably intercut and involving .
taps
with sharp ears and eyes
trial movie , escape movie and
affected
veers
is not a retread of `` dead poets ' society
rapid pace
's kind of sad that so many people put so much time and energy into this turkey .
golf clubs
a stereotype
telling you
rip-roaring comedy action
are believable as people
sociology
a guy dressed as a children 's party clown gets violently gang-raped
there 's no point of view , no contemporary interpretation of joan 's prefeminist plight
the humanity of its people
a satisfactory overview
conveys the shadow side of the 30-year friendship between two english women .
able to accomplish
` hannibal '
spain
an actor 's showcase
the annual riviera spree of flesh , buzz , blab and money
a little girl-on-girl action
no unforgettably stupid stunts or
african american professionals
is a film living far too much in its own head .
tougher picture
renowned indian film culture
governs
first-time filmmakers
'' novels
is that it 's funny
near-hypnotic
abilities
allen 's -rrb- best works understand why snobbery is a better satiric target than middle-america
the biggest names in japanese anime ,
enough may pander to our basest desires for payback , but unlike many revenge fantasies , it ultimately delivers .
but blatantly biased
manages the rare trick of seeming at once both refreshingly different and reassuringly familiar
is simple but absorbing .
pays off and is effective if you stick with it
steamboat willie
, heavy topics
to have their kids
than i had with most of the big summer movies
from beginning to end
is often preachy
entirely witless and
manage to be spectacularly outrageous .
to argue much
a delicate ambiguity
an astronaut
but that they are doing it is thought-provoking .
transfixes the audience
's not too bad .
if they spend years trying to comprehend it
it 's the type of film about growing up that we do n't see often enough these days : realistic , urgent
an inquisitiveness reminiscent
among a multitude of simple-minded
funny for grown-ups as for rugrats
that i ever saw that was written down
who gets chills from movies with giant plot holes
is required to supply too much of the energy in a film that is , overall , far too staid for its subject matter .
their own caddyshack
... that the material is so second-rate .
of their powers
mr. broomfield 's findings
plucky
pug
some movie formulas
internet
day-to-day
very slowly
an ugly , revolting movie
if it were being shown on the projection television screen of a sports bar
some jazzy new revisionist theories
deserved co-winner
i wish it would have just gone more over-the-top instead of trying to have it both ways .
you could say about narc
together frustrating
there to give them a good time
straightforward and old-fashioned in the best possible senses of both those words , possession is a movie that puts itself squarely in the service of the lovers who inhabit it .
filled with people who just want to live their lives
of a director 's travel
vague reason
its predecessor
into an urban hades
with all its flaws , is that it has none of the pushiness and decibel volume of most contemporary comedies .
grease
recommend the film
any generation of its fans
small star
give-and-take
cautionary tale
like a streetwise mclaughlin group
in praise of love '
tucked between the silly and crude storyline
maybe the original inspiration has run its course
most frightening
martial
graphic carnage and re-creation
a traditionally structured story
turn on many people to opera ,
has its handful of redeeming features ,
the glory days
a trace
scalds
some of this worn-out , pandering palaver
too strange and dysfunctional
cho 's latest comic set is n't as sharp or as fresh as i 'm the one that i want ... but it 's still damn funny stuff .
silberling also , to a certain extent
a crusty treatment of a clever gimmick
universal cinema
one of the best love stories of any stripe
not to mention mysterious , sensual , emotionally intense , and replete with virtuoso throat-singing .
on not giving up on dreams when you 're a struggling nobody
the classics of early italian neorealism
set and shoot a movie
a preposterously melodramatic paean to gang-member teens in brooklyn circa
buddy
becomes a study of the gambles of the publishing world , offering a case study that exists apart from all the movie 's political ramifications
's a stale , overused cocktail using the same olives since 1962 as garnish
melds derivative elements into something that is often quite rich and exciting , and always a beauty to behold
how desperate
as teen pregnancy , rape and suspected murder
predictable and cloying ,
requiem
as long as you 've paid a matinee price
the film 's lack of personality permeates all its aspects -- from the tv movie-esque , affected child acting to the dullest irish pub scenes ever filmed .
underlies
oozes
you wanting more answers as the credits
hanging out
\* a \* s \* h ''
else who
shakes
who are ` they ' ?
breathe out of every frame .
both kids and church-wary adults
the movie tries to make sense of its title character
mary-louise parker
lacks the spirit of the previous two
dong 's
what begins brightly
old-world
a very rainy day .
be like to be smack in the middle of a war zone armed with nothing but a camera
smarter and more
know death is lurking around the corner , just waiting to spoil things
anti-catholic protestors
new secretions
secretary takes the most unexpected material and handles it in the most unexpected way .
future lizard endeavors
the modern-day royals have nothing on these guys when it comes to scandals .
a rich stew
thandie newton
sprinkled with a few remarks so geared toward engendering audience sympathy that you might think he was running for office -- or trying to win over a probation officer
seasonal holiday kids
hepburn and grant ,
quirky and taken with its own style .
harsh
confronting the roots of his own preoccupations and obsessions
it 's a fantastic movie
too long , too cutesy , too sure of its own importance
particularly nightmarish fairytale
a lyrical metaphor for cultural and personal self-discovery and a picaresque view of a little-remembered world .
going to alter the bard 's ending
are also some startling , surrealistic moments
good cast
, with the director taking a hands-off approach when he should have shaped the story to show us why it 's compelling .
feels like unrealized potential
inimitable scenes
until you feel fully embraced by this gentle comedy
is n't a disaster , exactly , but a very handsomely produced let-down
long since
it 's potentially just as rewarding
not kids ,
shimmeringly lovely coming-of-age portrait
things going at a rapid pace , occasionally using an omniscient voice-over narrator in the manner of french new wave films
disreputable doings and exquisite trappings
an exploitation piece
pared down
should be required viewing for civics classes and would-be public servants alike
it sounds like another clever if pointless excursion into the abyss , and
have some very funny sequences
serious soul
have worn threadbare
friendly kick
cinema history as the only movie
to do with the story
the tale of her passionate , tumultuous affair with musset
untrained in acting
populating its hackneyed and meanspirited storyline with cardboard characters and performers who value cash above credibility .
deadpan cool , wry humor and
is actually funny
would only be to flatter it
control
nothing better to do with 94 minutes
, but miss wonton floats beyond reality with a certain degree of wit and dignity .
a fascinating literary mystery story with multiple strands about the controversy of who really wrote shakespeare 's plays .
this method almost never fails him , and
with lingering questions about what the film is really getting at
of the root
to accommodate to fit in and gain the unconditional love she seeks
ladies ' underwear
french films
for god 's sake
demonstrating vividly that the beauty and power of the opera reside primarily in the music itself
, only god speaks to the press
to compromise with reality enough to become comparatively sane and healthy
heartwarmingly
neo-nazism
put off insiders and outsiders
pickup
seems embarrassed to be part of
erotic thriller
very stupid and annoying .
hampered -- no , paralyzed -- by a self-indulgent script ... that aims for poetry and ends up sounding like satire
is frittered away in middle-of-the-road blandness
felt disrespected
a compelling investigation
for an old `` twilight zone '' episode
that lends the setting the ethereal beauty of an asian landscape painting
potentially sudsy set-up
servants
, rose 's film , true to its source material , provides a tenacious demonstration of death as the great equalizer .
is that while no art grows from a vacuum , many artists exist in one
substitute volume and primary colors for humor and bite .
a young audience , which will probably be perfectly happy with the sloppy slapstick comedy
convey
the hanukkah spirit
challenging or
gone haywire
to everybody , but certainly to people with a curiosity about
cussing
-lrb- reaches -rrb- wholly believable and heart-wrenching depths of despair .
must be given to the water-camera operating team of don king , sonny miller , and michael stewart
' i speak fluent flatula , ' advises denlopp after a rather , er , bubbly exchange with an alien deckhand
ends up
of haute couture
york fest
balance pointed , often incisive satire and unabashed sweetness
dramatically forceful , and beautifully shot
polson
as well as rank frustration from those in the know about rubbo 's dumbed-down tactics
the most part a useless movie , even
watch this movie and be so skeeved out that they 'd need a shower
instantly recognizable
reese witherspoon
the ownership and redefinition of myth
of the saddest action hero performances ever witnessed
generous and subversive artworks
it serves as a workable primer for the region 's recent history , and would make a terrific 10th-grade learning tool .
one arresting image
a mobius strip
though it begins to drag two-thirds through , when the melodramatic aspects start to overtake the comedy
nicole holofcener
occasional belly laugh
so who knew
jolie 's
front
a few hours
powerful and revelatory
has the feel of a summer popcorn movie
the perspective of aurelie and christelle
-lrb- too -rrb-
us riveted with every painful nuance , unexpected flashes of dark comedy and the character 's gripping humanity
told , with superb performances throughout
in outright newness
for better drama
ponderous awfulness of its script .
its purpose was
ugly behavior
silly beyond comprehension
an avid interest in the subject
big , juicy role
more intellectually scary than dramatically involving
what 's nice is that there 's a casual intelligence that permeates the script .
it 's -rrb- a clever thriller with enough unexpected twists to keep our interest .
hugh grant , who has a good line in charm ,
solid , anguished performance
a wonderfully speculative character study that made up for its rather slow beginning by drawing me into the picture .
aliens and every previous dragon drama
the balm
sven
director randall wallace 's flag-waving war flick with a core of decency
whether you like it or not is basically a matter of taste .
, maybe it is
return
absorbing , largely for its elegantly colorful look and sound
's something about a marching band that gets me where i live
roman polanski 's autobiographical gesture at redemption is better than ` shindler 's list ' -
captivating new film .
a french film
its formidable arithmetic
watching sad but endearing characters do extremely unconventional things
a way that few movies have ever approached
the direction has a fluid , no-nonsense authority
much of it is funny , but
the history is fascinating ;
the little surprises
world
than in most
ultimately the victim -rrb-
and some staggeringly boring cinema
a laugh-free lecture
chemicals
between xxx and vertical limit
find morrison 's iconoclastic uses of technology to be liberating
that little of our emotional investment pays off
money and celluloid
evelyn may be based on a true and historically significant story , but the filmmakers have made every effort to disguise it as an unimaginative screenwriter 's invention .
unorthodox little film noir organized crime story
is honestly
emphasizing the characters
last-place
a complete shambles of a movie so sloppy , so uneven , so damn unpleasant that i ca n't believe any viewer , young or old , would have a good time here .
are an immensely appealing couple
in its humor or stock ideas
outer
works because we 're never sure if ohlinger 's on the level or merely a dying , delusional man trying to get into the history books before he croaks
walking
the pushiness and decibel volume
for the role
going to make his debut as a film director
every conceivable mistake a director could make in filming opera has been perpetrated here .
tsai ming-liang 's witty , wistful new film
touts his drug
manages to generate the belly laughs of lowbrow comedy without sacrificing its high-minded appeal
glamour
gondry 's direction is adequate ... but what gives human nature its unique feel is kaufman 's script
to refresh our souls
's a wonderful , sobering , heart-felt drama
satisfying complete
uses very little dialogue , making it relatively effortless to read and follow the action at the same time
need apply
learned from watching ` comedian '
half-hearted
thinks he 's making dog day afternoon with a cause
the only thing scary about feardotcom
highly spirited , imaginative kid 's movie
of fearless purity
the characters in slackers or their antics
it never quite gets there
emotionally intense
hollowness
saved only by its winged assailants
seagal ran out of movies years ago
quite possibly the sturdiest example yet
you 've been watching all this strutting and posturing
barry convinces us he 's a dangerous , secretly unhinged guy who could easily have killed a president because it made him feel powerful .
backmasking
quite simply , a joy to watch and -- especially -- to listen to
unreachable
wrestling
tangled plot
and several scenes run
robots
of scratching -lrb- or turntablism -rrb- in particular
has become the master of innuendo
again that the era of the intelligent , well-made b movie is long gone
paxton 's
is any depth of feeling
a well-put-together piece of urban satire
its characterizations
more than one joke about
of the people involved
unable
's an exhilarating place to visit , this laboratory of laughter .
've had more interesting -- and , dare i say , thematically complex -- bowel movements than this long-on-the-shelf , point-and-shoot exercise in gimmicky crime drama
a perverse , dangerous libertine and agitator --
's the kind of under-inspired , overblown enterprise that gives hollywood sequels a bad name .
with most late-night bull sessions
despite an overwrought ending
that you should have gotten more out of it than you did
been smoother or more confident
present brown
infuriating about full frontal
adam sandler 's heart may be in the right place ,
casts an odd , rapt spell
piccoli 's performance is amazing , yes , but the symbols of loss and denial and life-at-arm 's - length in the film seem irritatingly transparent
of the greatest plays of the last 100 years
jae-eun jeong 's
go to the u.n.
nonexistent --
happen to people
is gripping ,
is the death of self ... this orgasm -lrb- wo n't be an -rrb- exceedingly memorable one for most people
an often watchable , though goofy and lurid , blast of a costume drama
the flowering of the south korean cinema
reminded me of terry gilliam 's rudimentary old monty python cartoons , in which he would cut out figures from drawings and photographs and paste them together .
foreman 's barking-mad taylor to thewlis 's smoothly sinister freddie and
much to look
horrible '' and `` terrible
leave them singing long after the credits roll
incredibly inane
our culture is headed down the toilet with the ferocity of a frozen burrito after an all-night tequila bender -- and i know this because i 've seen ` jackass : the movie
she 's a pretty woman , but
above-average
satire and unabashed sweetness
not to cuss him out severely for bungling the big stuff
erotic
engross
of bland hollywood romance
- kids-cute sentimentality by a warmth that is n't faked
that it 'll probably be the best and most mature comedy of the 2002 summer season speaks more of the season than the picture
of eardrum-dicing gunplay , screeching-metal smashups , and flaccid odd-couple sniping
feel like a short stretched out to feature length
because it made him feel powerful
wildly overproduced ,
is one of my least favourite emotions , especially when i have to put up with 146 minutes of it
had more to do with imagination than market research
already
is a rather poor imitation
a fascinating part of theater history
its music or comic antics
in -lrb- this -rrb- meandering and pointless french coming-of-age import from writer-director anne-sophie birot
the part where nothing 's happening
otherwise mediocre film
an old pickup skidding completely out of control on a long patch of black ice
been sacrificed for the sake of spectacle
bare-bones
northern ireland in favour of an approach
crane
for single digits kidlets stuart little 2 is still a no brainer .
the halloween series has lost its edge
bringing an unforced , rapid-fire delivery
same name
the filmmakers are asking of us ,
's intelligent and considered in its details , but ultimately weak in its impact
than a glass of flat champagne
offend
rewritten ,
otherwise appealing
may not touch the planet 's skin ,
remove
featuring all manner of drag queen , bearded lady and lactating hippie
godard 's ode to tackling life 's wonderment is a rambling and incoherent manifesto about the vagueness of topical excess ...
upscale audiences
big-hearted and frequently
simpering soundtrack
ought
of minor shortcomings
like other great documentaries ... this goes after one truth -lrb- the ford administration 's complicity in tearing ` orphans ' from their mothers -rrb- and stumbles upon others even more compelling .
chasing who
a group of extremely talented musicians
your responsibilities
moving , and adventurous directorial debut
to wade through
it would be great to see this turd squashed under a truck , preferably a semi .
on opting out of any opportunity for finding meaning in relationships or work
looks genuinely pretty .
this idea is `` new ''
lots of effort and intelligence are on display but
is more effective on stage
's the perfect star vehicle for grant ,
into another kind of chinese
weak on detail and
is not a bad movie , just mediocre
oscar wilde
shakespearean tragedy
1937
nervous gags
to build to a terrifying , if obvious , conclusion
from the opening strains of the average white band 's `` pick up the pieces ''
a fascinating literary mystery story
that ` the urge to destroy is also a creative urge '
while the highly predictable narrative falls short
does n't need it
uses modern technology to take the viewer inside the wave .
the modern-day characters
more chillingly effective
about as much
executive
a clumsily manufactured exploitation flick , a style-free exercise in manipulation and mayhem
trying to break your heart an attraction it desperately needed
beers
make his english-language debut
is an actress works as well as it does because -lrb- the leads -rrb- are such a companionable couple .
there were once a couple of bright young men -- promising , talented , charismatic and tragically doomed
in all the best possible ways
scorcese 's
reminded me of terry gilliam 's rudimentary old monty python cartoons , in which he would cut out figures from drawings and photographs and paste them together
that takes us on an examination of young adult life in urban south korea through the hearts and minds of the five principals
-- stoner midnight flick , sci-fi deconstruction , gay fantasia --
over-blown drama
who take as many drugs as the film 's characters
comes into sharp focus
made the original men in black such a pleasure
elude
is constructed around a core of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas
a clash between the artificial structure of the story and the more contemporary , naturalistic tone of the film
if you 're paying attention , the `` big twists '' are pretty easy to guess - but that does n't make the movie any less entertaining
jason bourne -rrb-
even more predictable , cliche-ridden
arthouse 101
to seduce and conquer
you reach for the tissues
reggio and glass
addresses current terrorism anxieties and sidesteps them at the same time
has no business going
lion king ''
that 's enough to sustain laughs
is funny , smart , visually inventive , and most of all ,
gambling
but it works under the direction of kevin reynolds
of style , text , and subtext that 's so simple and precise that anything discordant would topple the balance
the most appealing movies
is just as boring and as obvious
familiarity
, energy and geniality to please not only the fanatical adherents on either side , but also people who know nothing about the subject and think they 're not interested .
the picture emerges as a surprisingly anemic disappointment .
a breathtaking adventure for all ages , spirit
is a fun and funky look into an artificial creation in a world that thrives on artificiality
has generic virtues , and
nevertheless efficiently amusing for a good while
chastity belt
'll leave the theater wondering why these people mattered
is not a classical dramatic animated feature , nor a hip , contemporary , in-jokey one .
friday
an accomplished actress
a subtle , poignant picture
the audience when i saw this one was chuckling at all the wrong times , and that 's a bad sign when they 're supposed to be having a collective heart attack
of perfect black pearls clicking together to form a string
physically and emotionally
of its title character
the overlooked pitfalls of such an endeavour
buried
is a fast , frenetic , funny , even punny 6 -- aimed specifically at a grade-school audience
it 's virtually impossible to like any of these despicable characters .
life hems
inconsistent and ultimately unsatisfying drizzle
of her vampire chronicles
robberies
its edge
wanted more
the french-produced `` read my lips '' is a movie that understands characters must come first .
fi adventures
that allow us to wonder for ourselves if things will turn out okay
connoisseurs of chinese film will be pleased to discover that tian 's meticulous talent has not withered during his enforced hiatus .
you 'd probably turn it off , convinced that you had already seen that movie .
and wonderful creatures
how resolutely unamusing , how thoroughly unrewarding all of this is ,
's not much to hang a soap opera on
beyond the crime-land action genre
started with
is an interesting story of pointed personalities , courage , tragedy and the little guys vs. the big guys
look no further , because here it is .
just because it seems obligatory
we can tell what it is supposed to be , but ca n't really call it a work of art .
the payoff for the audience ,
moonlight mile does n't quite go the distance but the cast is impressive and
miyazaki 's nonstop images are so stunning , and his imagination so vivid , that the only possible complaint you could have about spirited away is that there is no rest period , no timeout
the huskies are beautiful
of its lighting
starts as an intense political and psychological thriller but is sabotaged by ticking time bombs and other hollywood-action cliches .
studio standards
we 've seen -lrb- eddie -rrb- murphy do the genial-rogue shtick to death , but because the plot is equally hackneyed
favors the scientific over the spectacular -lrb- visually speaking -rrb- .
own making
when all is said and done , she loves them to pieces
of greene
directors john musker and ron clements , the team behind the little mermaid , have produced sparkling retina candy , but they are n't able to muster a lot of emotional resonance in the cold vacuum of space .
a twist
to drive a little faster
naturally dramatic
made all the more poignant by the incessant use of cell phones .
return to never land is much more p.c. than the original version -lrb- no more racist portraits of indians , for instance -rrb- ,
stonehenge
screams out
an alternately raucous and sappy ethnic sitcom ... you 'd be wise to send your regrets .
a showcase
concentrates far too much on the awkward interplay and utter lack of chemistry between chan and hewitt .
reverent
haneke
a symptom
with ringu
old warner bros. costumer
the mix
that the chelsea hotel today is populated by whiny , pathetic , starving and untalented artistes
off-beat project
the crackle
ignoring that , he made swimfan anyway
you believe that the shocking conclusion is too much of a plunge
a minimalist beauty and the beast
the feature-length stretch ...
of consciousness
endearing and
that is funny and pithy , while illuminating an era of theatrical comedy that , while past ,
the bermuda triangle
an edifying glimpse into the wit and revolutionary spirit of these performers and their era
war , famine and poverty
who previously gave us `` the skulls ''
the story ... is inspiring , ironic , and revelatory of just how ridiculous and money-oriented the record industry really is .
open yourself up
into brutally labored and unfunny hokum
about sex gags and prom dates
for once , a movie does not proclaim the truth about two love-struck somebodies , but permits them time and space to convince us of that all on their own .
worst excesses
veers off course
was paid for it
can never be seen
hard-core
very , very good reasons
as joan
not a word of english
goes into becoming a world-class fencer
of small-town competition
whose lessons
had been only half-an-hour long or a tv special
as honest working man john q. archibald , on a pedestal , then keeps lifting the pedestal higher
youthful
director michael apted -lrb- enigma -rrb-
to take as long as you 've paid a matinee price
done , so primitive in technique , that it ca n't really be called animation
all its shoot-outs
plot lapses
romp that 's always fun to watch
the backstage drama
of roger the sad cad that really gives the film its oomph
mendes and company
emotional and moral
except :
haynes -lrb- like sirk , but differently -rrb-
the dimming of a certain ambition
spins its wheels with familiar situations and repetitive scenes
does n't have the restraint to fully realize them
lost his touch , bringing off a superb performance in an admittedly middling film
you should be able to find better entertainment .
i 've yet to find an actual vietnam war combat movie actually produced by either the north or south vietnamese , but at least now we 've got something pretty damn close
breezy and amateurish feel
's best served cold
's a big , comforting jar of marmite ,
seems endless .
show us a good time
drawing wrenching performances from his actors -lrb- improvised over many months -rrb- and for conveying the way tiny acts of kindness make ordinary life survivable
both black and white
what matters
pasts
is impressive for the sights and sounds of the wondrous beats
a modestly surprising movie .
the love boat
percolating
than silly fluff
strangling the life out
believable and heart-wrenching
live in denial about
gets rock-n-rolling
jolted
have no idea what in creation is going on
's an experience in understanding a unique culture that is presented with universal appeal .
the endlessly challenging maze
dynamic
strip-mined the monty formula mercilessly since 1997
pin
been better than the fiction
a role of almost bergmanesque intensity
boils down to a transparently hypocritical work that feels as though it 's trying to set the women 's liberation movement back 20 years
who collect the serial killer cards and are fascinated by the mere suggestion of serial killers
worked
's splash without the jokes
is n't a terrible film by any means
is interminable
you feel what they feel
that suggests he was influenced by some of the filmmakers who have directed him , especially the coen brothers and steven soderbergh
movies like high crimes flog the dead horse of surprise as if it were an obligation .
will be all too familiar for anyone who 's seen george roy hill 's 1973 film , `` the sting . ''
the word that comes to mind , while watching eric rohmer 's tribute to a courageous scottish lady
fascinating , unnerving examination
wimps out by going for that pg-13 rating , so
: the widowmaker is a great yarn .
religion that dares to question an ancient faith ,
metaphor
you know there 's something there .
blended satire
kirshner wins
niccol
standard-issue crime drama
songs
when in doubt
its palate
reached puberty actually finding the characters in slackers or their antics amusing , let alone funny
i hate to like it .
elder bueller 's
john wayne classics
transforms its wearer into a superman
even as rogue cia assassins working for chris cooper 's agency boss close in on the resourceful amnesiac , we do n't feel much for damon\/bourne or his predicament
good the execution of a mentally challenged woman could possibly do
onscreen personas
the tongue-in-cheek attitude of the screenplay
other films that actually tell a story worth caring about
its own direction
's a feel-bad ending for a depressing story that throws a bunch of hot-button items in the viewer 's face and asks to be seen as hip , winking social commentary .
is grisly .
often watchable , though goofy and lurid ,
peculiar egocentricities
vulgar comedy
cheery and
underplayed melodrama
prejudices
the acting in pauline and paulette
should not be missed
phillip noyce and all of his actors -- as well as his cinematographer , christopher doyle -- understand the delicate forcefulness of greene 's prose
a glib but bouncy bit of sixties-style slickness in which the hero might wind up caught but the audience gets pure escapism .
muttering words like `` horrible '' and `` terrible
a delightful , witty , improbable romantic comedy with a zippy jazzy score
in biography
what to whom and
on the nature of compassion
a modern israel
this thing works on no level whatsoever for me .
it completely contradicts everything kieslowski 's work aspired to , including the condition of art
's just too bad the screenwriters eventually shoot themselves in the feet with cop flick cliches like an oily arms dealer , squad car pile-ups and the requisite screaming captain
the solemnity with which it tries to pump life into overworked elements from eastwood 's dirty harry period
quiet pace
from watching a movie that is dark -lrb- dark green , to be exact -rrb-
pictures '
the movie 's heavy-handed screenplay
in guy ritchie 's lock , stock and two smoking barrels and snatch
the dramatic crisis does n't always succeed in its quest to be taken seriously , but huppert 's volatile performance makes for a riveting movie experience .
gut-clutching
are rich veins of funny stuff in this movie
seen such self-amused trash
one of the best of a growing strain of daring films ... that argue that any sexual relationship that does n't hurt anyone and works for its participants is a relationship that is worthy of our respect .
please , someone , stop eric schaeffer before he makes another film .
its combination
sayles has a knack for casting , often resurrecting performers who rarely work in movies now ... and drawing flavorful performances from bland actors .
myriad signs , if you will --
got a huge mess
nearly nothing
tight and truthful ,
into another character
saddled with an unwieldy cast of characters and angles , but
unfilmable
house beautiful spread
much stock footage of those days
bold
at your neighbor 's garage sale
to knock back a beer with but they 're simply not funny performers
take on extreme urgency
a buoyant romantic comedy about friendship , love , and the truth that we 're all in this together
hope keeps arising that the movie will live up to the apparent skills of its makers and the talents of its actors ,
's also probably the most good-hearted yet sensual entertainment i 'm likely to see all year
up the social ladder
have not
inspire a trip
wells '
not least the notion
not-so-small problem
yosuke
exploratory medical procedure
is a little like chewing whale blubber
some of the intensity that made her an interesting character to begin with
any real raw emotion , which is fatal for a film that relies on personal relationships
it 's exploitive without being insightful .
if predictable
this one
'' should come with the warning `` for serious film buffs only ! ''
is very funny , but not always
his art
is cloudy , the picture making becalmed .
many a moon about the passions that sometimes fuel our best achievements and other times
like a temperamental child begging for attention , giving audiences no reason to truly care for its decrepit freaks beyond the promise of a reprieve from their incessant whining .
overwrought ending
is the film roman polanski may have been born to make
bouncy
about sociopaths and their marks
is in every regard except its storyline
hip-hop culture in general
is throwing up his hands in surrender , is firing his r&d people
if sinise 's character had a brain his ordeal would be over in five minutes but instead the plot
its relatively gore-free allusions to the serial murders
eccentric and good-naturedly aimless story
've marveled at disney 's rendering of water , snow , flames and shadows in a hand-drawn animated world
feels like a ruse , a tactic to cover up the fact that the picture is constructed around a core of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas
hollywood appears to have given up on in favor of sentimental war movies in the vein of ` we were soldiers
the album 's songs
at times the guys taps into some powerful emotions , but this kind of material is more effective on stage
like pearl harbor
are too strange and dysfunctional , tom included ,
by a.s. byatt , demands
is the ultimate movie experience
brit actors
poof
has to
cliches that the talented cast generally
last man
are worse
so many movies about writers
the hype , the celebrity , the high life , the conspiracies
contemporary political resonance
to reduce blake 's philosophy into a tragic coming-of-age saga punctuated by bursts of animator todd mcfarlane 's superhero dystopia
seamy underbelly
experience .
flinching
black and white
has stepped into the mainstream of filmmaking with an assurance worthy of international acclaim and with every cinematic tool well under his control -- driven by a natural sense for what works on screen .
the mercy of its inventiveness
russell
respond
papa
epitaph
no amount of imagination , no creature ,
vividly back
scratch a hole in your head
evokes a palpable sense of disconnection , made all the more poignant by the incessant use of cell phones .
sisters
it 's all arty and jazzy
spielberg presents a fascinating but flawed look at the near future .
urgency ,
looking glass
must have seemed to frida kahlo as if her life did , too
engaging charisma
davis
're in all of me territory again
your secret agent decoder ring at the door
creaky `` pretty woman ''
lost .
seems the film should instead be called ` my husband is travis bickle '
the script has less spice than a rat burger and the rock 's fighting skills are more in line with steven seagal .
schnitzler 's
slo-mo gun firing and
payami
seeking an existent anti-virus
david and
the cleverness ,
has some of the funniest jokes of any movie this year , including those intended for adults
saturday morning cartoons
of david cronenberg
brush up against the humanity of a psycho
a dungpile
napoleon
honest performances
is an elegiac portrait of a transit city on the west african coast struggling against foreign influences
free-wheeling
images and solemn words
each trailer park
the conventional science-fiction elements of bug-eyed monsters and futuristic women in skimpy clothes
has always
ian
marred beyond redemption by a disastrous ending
made up for its rather slow beginning by drawing me into the picture
move beyond the crime-land action genre
hearts of gold
the artist three days before his death
have been looking for
sci-fi
so huge
had more fun
land beyond time is an enjoyable big movie primarily because australia is a weirdly beautiful place
weighed down
to form
entire scenario
yasujiro
however , it 's pleasant enough and its ecological , pro-wildlife sentiments are certainly welcome .
rounded and
a little more special behind it
little uneven
both a revealing look at the collaborative process and a timely , tongue-in-cheek profile of the corporate circus that is the recording industry in the current climate of mergers and downsizing
the most original fantasy film ever made
a poky
some very good acting
than your average formulaic romantic quadrangle
the writing is insipid
transcends ethnic lines .
, in fact .
with its dark , delicate treatment of these characters and its unerring respect for them
stretched out to 90 minutes
instruct without reeking of research library dust
two hours of sepia-tinted heavy metal images and surround sound effects of people moaning .
with or without
mostly believable , refreshingly low-key and quietly inspirational
is it .
snow dogs deserves every single one of them
evokes the 19th century with a subtlety that is an object lesson in period filmmaking .
their enthusiasm
the histrionic muse
their post-modern contemporaries
judaism
a boy
it 's been 13 months and 295 preview screenings since i last walked out on a movie
, frenetic , funny , even punny 6
who escort their little ones to megaplex screenings
've seen since cho 's previous concert comedy film
of cannibal lust above the ordinary
master screenwriting
avary seems to care about
the ensemble cast turns in a collectively stellar performance , and the writing is tight and truthful , full of funny situations and honest observations .
, wilde 's play is a masterpiece of elegant wit and artifice .
a fast paced and suspenseful argentinian thriller
watch , giggle
what time
strange young guys
sustain laughs
a leap
printed
that you 've spent the past 20 minutes looking at your watch
, this cinematic snow cone is as innocuous as it is flavorless .
on the economics of dealing and the pathology of ghetto fabulousness
engaging and moving portrait
is an autopilot hollywood concoction lacking in imagination and authentic christmas spirit
did n't
examine ,
is definitely its screenplay
about its subjects
their place in the world
a terrific job
escapes the precious trappings of most romantic comedies , infusing into the story very real
my father compelling
... the good and different idea -lrb- of middle-aged romance -rrb- is not handled well and , except for the fine star performances , there is little else to recommend `` never again . ''
how pertinent its dynamics remain
more mythic level
here bothered to check it twice .
only caine
busts out
the victorious revolutionaries
he 's not good with people .
her nomination as best actress even more
olivier assayas ' elegantly appointed period drama
dass
actor\/director
shows off
outgag
the upper class
is nothing more than an hour-and-a-half-long commercial for britney 's latest album
a lower-class brit
gambling and throwing
to assume is just another day of brit cinema
will probably like it
lacked any
oscar-sweeping franchise predecessor
escape the country
unfunny comedy
tear-jerking
is really frustratingly timid and soggy
of chan
dodges and
gives viewers a chance to learn , to grow , to travel
hammering
in the heart-breakingly extensive annals of white-on-black racism
saving grace
muy loco ,
the film lacks momentum and its position remains mostly undeterminable
tackles its relatively serious subject
pleasuring
canned shots
steaming cartons
sustains a higher plateau
cartoonish slapstick
towards african-americans
two or three times
a lousy one at that
for scene
the thrown-together feel
aussie david caesar channels the not-quite-dead career of guy ritchie .
as much as i laughed throughout the movie
trying figure out whether or not some cocky pseudo-intellectual kid has intentionally left college or was killed
the heavy doses
has a rather unique approach to documentary
a visual spectacle full of stunning images and effects
may find 80 minutes of these shenanigans exhausting
enough sardonic
not many movies have that kind of impact on me these days .
plastered with one hollywood cliche
been held hostage by generic scripts that seek to remake sleepless in seattle again and again
an exceptionally dreary and overwrought bit of work , every bit as imperious as katzenberg 's the prince of egypt from 1998 .
majestic
best screen
all-over-the-map
van wilder may not be the worst national lampoon film
our hero
uncover the truth and hopefully inspire action
become not so much a struggle of man vs. man as brother-man vs. the man
be doing a lot of things , but does n't
takes on nickleby with all the halfhearted zeal of an 8th grade boy delving
a certain sexiness underlines even the dullest tangents .
soporific
sharp and quick documentary
reality and actors
fast-edit , hopped-up fashion
the movie 's captivating details are all in the performances , from foreman 's barking-mad taylor to thewlis 's smoothly sinister freddie and bettany\/mcdowell 's hard-eyed gangster .
pretty good team
rose-colored glasses
john q. archibald
has yet
just not a
made for kids or their parents , for that matter
cast adrift in various new york city locations with no unifying rhythm or visual style
actorish
the worst elements of all of them
plays as dramatic even when dramatic things happen to people .
the film runs on a little longer than it needs to -- muccino either does n't notice when his story ends or just ca n't tear himself away from the characters -- but it 's smooth and professional
epps has neither the charisma nor the natural affability that has made tucker a star .
is an imaginative teacher of emotional intelligence in this engaging film about two men who discover what william james once called ` the gift of tears . '
bites hard .
narrative hook
to have saved the film is with the aid of those wisecracking mystery science theater 3000 guys
on the amateurish
so lackluster
larger picture
done ,
everything we 've come to expect from movies nowadays .
jokes : a setup , delivery and payoff
surprises .
war movies
insightful moments .
to pile too many `` serious issues '' on its plate at times , yet
enjoy a mindless action movie
vicious and
bad day
gives the neighborhood -- scenery , vibe and all -- the cinematic equivalent of a big , tender hug
are actually
the people in abc africa
of bourgeois
the day-old shelf would be a more appropriate location to store it
a fun and funky look into an artificial creation in a world that thrives on artificiality
tries for more
barking-mad
's rare for any movie
as the truly funny bits
own pseudo-witty copycat interpretations
with such confidence
crude storyline
still fun and enjoyable and
are playing to the big boys in new york and l.a. to that end
this a charmer
've figured out late marriage
you can refuse
two families , one black and one white ,
so many talented people were convinced to waste their time
not laugh
ledger attempts , in vain , to prove that movie-star intensity can overcome bad hair design
damon and
willingly walk into the nightmare of war not only to record the events for posterity , but to help us
are so unmemorable , despite several attempts at lengthy dialogue scenes , that one eventually resents having to inhale this gutter romancer 's secondhand material .
best intentions
a couple of saps stuck in an inarticulate screenplay
former gong show addict
a haunted house , a haunted ship
virtually scene
this in-depth study of important developments of the computer industry
stealing harvard
its adult themes of familial separation and societal betrayal
settles too easily
saying
true to its title
tiny little jokes and nary an original idea
tense
slide down the slippery slope of dishonesty after an encounter with the rich and the powerful who have nothing but
own terms
very best movies
unromantic
ethical issues
smith 's
nothing more than the latest schwarzenegger or stallone flick
whether or not you buy mr. broomfield 's findings
contemplative ,
capture these musicians in full regalia
has a few nice twists in a standard plot and the charisma of hugh grant and sandra bullock
genial is the conceit ,
to chew
it 's a sharp movie about otherwise dull subjects .
reign of fire never comes close to recovering from its demented premise , but
fresh , sometimes funny
audience award
humor and
the level of intelligence and
reproduce the special spark between the characters that made the first film such a delight
most politically audacious
into
the plan to make enough into ` an inspiring tale of survival wrapped in the heart-pounding suspense of a stylish psychological thriller '
to the proceedings
is done to support the premise other than fling gags at it to see which ones shtick
of office politics
rich visual clarity and deeply
this is the kind of subject matter that could so easily have been fumbled by a lesser filmmaker ,
of sewage
good things happen to bad people
is surprisingly refreshing
disguised
telescope
competent , unpretentious
but not without cheesy fun factor .
they cheapen the overall effect .
muted
round
whole segment
time stinker
these women 's souls right open
keen
be more contemptuous of the single female population
when he should have shaped the story to show us why it 's compelling
lies
the job
comes into its own
aspect
express warmth and longing
do n't judge this one too soon - it 's a dark , gritty story but it takes off in totally unexpected directions and keeps on going .
avoid noticing some truly egregious lip-non-synching
an overly sillified plot
a superb performance
the movie attempts to mine laughs from a genre -- the gangster\/crime comedy -- that wore out its welcome with audiences several years ago , and its cutesy reliance on movie-specific cliches is n't exactly endearing .
a degree of affection
a clumsily manufactured exploitation flick , a style-free exercise in manipulation and mayhem .
class
good b movies -lrb- the mask , the blob -rrb-
peels layers
about family dynamics and dysfunction
god 's
column
be hired to portray richard dawson
a.e.w. mason 's story to suit the sensibilities of a young american , a decision that plucks `` the four feathers '' bare
paints - of a culture in conflict
the smartest
headed by christopher plummer
enough unexpected twists
the margin of acting
the current climate of mergers and downsizing
a powerful , inflammatory film about religion that dares to question an ancient faith , and about hatred that offers no easy , comfortable resolution
the monsters we make , and the vengeance they
testimonial
date in this spy comedy franchise
between lunch breaks for shearer 's radio show
even in those moments where it 's supposed to feel funny and light .
real snooze .
romp masquerading as a thriller about the ruthless social order that governs college cliques
to care about what happened in 1915 armenia
nothing distinguishing
's enough cool fun here to warm the hearts of animation enthusiasts of all ages .
translate well
that is gorgeously
plenty
a con artist and a liar
rejected
all the mounting tension of an expert thriller
, blair witch-style commitment
appeals to the storytelling instincts of a slightly more literate filmgoing audience
of grief and loss
is terrific , although the actors must struggle with the fact that they 're playing characters who sometimes feel more like literary conceits than flesh-and-blood humans .
real shame
culture-clash
of menace
and damaged dreams
live a rich and full life
slightest difficulty
dumb gags , anatomical humor , or character cliches
letting the mountain tell
the life of male hustlers
brainy prep-school kid
sketch inspired by the works of john waters and todd solondz
the crazy things that keep people going in this crazy life
might drive you crazy
ia
with her actors
the rope
sulky teen drama and
n.m. '
in black
in a drama so clumsy
to others
realize your mind is being blown .
in narc
stomach-turning as the way adam sandler 's new movie rapes
to take her spiritual quest at all seriously
with nothing but a savage garden music video on his resume , he has no clue about making a movie
a pitch-perfect holden
blind date ,
some places
-lrb- madonna 's -rrb-
wrong with a comedy
marina 's
wild ride
maternal instincts
a producer
tay
goes right over the edge and
an engaging , formulaic sports drama that carries a charge of genuine excitement .
like some like it hot and the john wayne classics .
a lump of play-doh
avoid didacticism
its entire running time
the story 's core
glory
which , in this day and age , is of course the point
a familiar anti-feminist equation
the board
groan and hiss
dirgelike score
a wintry new york city
the most gloriously unsubtle and adrenalized extreme
comedy and tragedy , hope and despair
to be a suspenseful horror movie or a weepy melodrama
of its parts in today 's hollywood
milquetoast movie
put a lump in your throat while reaffirming washington as possibly the best actor working in movies today
bride 's
paid more attention
fabulous stains
the ` assassin '
is a good one
as bestial
resolutions
a cocky , after-hours loopiness to it
the training and dedication that goes into becoming a world-class fencer
entertaining and audacious moments
're ` they ' .
youth market
that few will bother thinking it all through
slight but unendurable
scratching your head
it 's the type of stunt the academy loves
conjuring up a sinister , menacing atmosphere though unfortunately all the story gives us is flashing red lights , a rattling noise , and a bump on the head
captors
ultimately expresses empathy for bartleby 's pain
perfectly serviceable and because he gives the story some soul
is banal in its message and the choice of material to convey it
of how that man single-handedly turned a plane full of hard-bitten , cynical journalists into what was essentially , by campaign 's end , an extended publicity department
is loaded with familiar situations
listening
to make the suckers out there surrender $ 9 and 93 minutes of unrecoverable life
that seems to be
is contrived , unmotivated , and psychologically unpersuasive , with an inconclusive ending
helm
's always fascinating to watch marker the essayist at work
the kind of movie
matters , both in breaking codes and making movies
as analgesic balm for overstimulated minds
procedural details
melancholy music
stare and sniffle , respectively
beatings
kahlo
a pretty good execution of a story that 's a lot richer than the ones hollywood action screenwriters usually come up with on their own
lost his touch ,
-lrb- like saturday morning tv in the '60s -rrb-
balk
77
, crazy as hell marks an encouraging new direction for la salle .
you 're engulfed by it .
was put on the screen , just for them
carmen -lrb- vega -rrb- and
a surprisingly funny movie
of the lady and the duke
pretty cute
is uniformly superb
meyjes 's movie
you must shoot it in the head
as obnoxious as tom green 's freddie got fingered
would seem less of a trifle if ms. sugarman followed through on her defiance of the saccharine
keener
there 's no real sense of suspense
's a real shame that so much of the movie -- again , as in the animal -- is a slapdash mess
these wane to an inconsistent and ultimately unsatisfying drizzle
dazzling entertainment
followed through on her defiance of the saccharine
disease-of-the-week small-screen melodramas
is a finely written , superbly acted offbeat thriller
her welcome in her most charmless performance
exceeds
the same premise
the relationships
toward restoring the luster of the national lampoon film franchise , too long reduced to direct-to-video irrelevancy
funny little film
lies ... footage that might have made no such thing a trenchant , ironic cultural satire instead of a frustrating misfire
at the end of its title
should never appear together on a marquee , especially when the payoff is an unschooled comedy like stealing harvard , which fails to keep 80 minutes from seeming like 800 .
good things to offer
of either cracking up or throwing up
those people
christian or otherwise
easy , obvious or self-indulgent
's a talking head documentary , but a great one .
yesteryear
the filmmaker cuts against this natural grain , producing a work that 's more interested in asking questions than in answering them .
why anyone who is not a character in this movie should care
by the incessant use of cell phones
the more you think about the movie , the more you will probably like it .
precisely what arthur dong 's family fundamentals does
-lrb- clooney 's -rrb- debut can be accused of being a bit undisciplined , but it has a tremendous , offbeat sense of style and humor that suggests he was influenced by some of the filmmakers who have directed him , especially the coen brothers and steven soderbergh
is n't a disaster , exactly
one only a true believer could relish
intersect with them
of the previous film 's successes
of inexcusable dumb innocence
that made the first film so special
angeles
consideration
orgy
of a lovingly rendered coffee table book
the essence of a great one
to familiar material
will be moved to the edge of their seats by the dynamic first act
the happily-ever
get
bluer than the atlantic and more biologically detailed than an autopsy , the movie
than the latest schwarzenegger or stallone
loads
claws enough
invaluable
the best way
's jagger 's bone-dry , mournfully brittle delivery that gives the film its bittersweet bite .
acting-workshop
the evocative imagery and gentle , lapping rhythms of this film are infectious
, the movie is a disaster .
the directing and story are disjointed , flaws that have to be laid squarely on taylor 's doorstep .
james !
contrived , unmotivated , and psychologically unpersuasive
a remarkably insightful
mr. plympton will find room for one more member of his little band , a professional screenwriter
has to be exceptional to justify a three hour running time
a huge amount of the credit for the film 's thoroughly winning tone
that the strain is all too evident
your car ,
of all of them
too loud , too goofy and too short
and it 's what makes their project so interesting
influence us whether we believe in them or not
a smart , nuanced look
out to be
lopez 's publicist should share screenwriting credit
murray
like butterflies and the spinning styx sting like bees
in the rush to save the day did i become very involved in the proceedings ; to me
it may not be particularly innovative , but the film 's crisp , unaffected style and air of gentle longing make it unexpectedly rewarding
jackie chan movies are a guilty pleasure -
's nowhere near as exciting as either .
despite the opulent lushness of every scene
perfectly inoffensive
guarantees
crack you up
intimidated
, dark thriller
a terrific effort
schneider vehicle
given up on in favor of sentimental war movies in the vein of ` we were soldiers
a chance to see three splendid actors turn a larky chase movie into an emotionally satisfying exploration of the very human need to be somebody , and to belong to somebody .
in long time dead
also does the absolute last thing we need hollywood doing to us
lyne 's stolid remake of `` lolita ''
a conventional but heartwarming tale
director chris columbus
most oddly honest hollywood document
a darker unnerving role
that you ca n't look away from
am not generally a huge fan of cartoons derived from tv shows , but hey arnold
marks to take on any life of its own
is that it has a screenplay written by antwone fisher based on the book by antwone fisher .
film adaptation
deep into the very fabric of iranian
befuddling complications life
leaves an awful sour taste
lasker 's canny , meditative script distances sex and love , as byron and luther ...
there 's no real reason to see it , and
with performances here
coupling disgracefully written dialogue with flailing bodily movements that substitute for acting
all too
that 's so bad it starts to become good
a great film noir
on its mind -- maybe too much
greatest hits
catalog every bodily fluids gag in there 's something
dark , delicate treatment
's the scariest guy you 'll see all summer
modest , straight-ahead standards
of the most unpleasant things the studio
boasts a handful of virtuosic set pieces and
on plot
leaps over national boundaries
too many characters
be low , very low , very very low , for the masquerade to work
it 's too harsh to work as a piece of storytelling ,
give his audience a single character worth rooting for -lrb- or worth rooting against , for that matter -rrb-
nijinsky says , ' i know how to suffer ' and if you see this film you 'll know too .
particularly original
an uncertain start
of trifle that date nights were invented for .
bittersweet contemporary comedy
a classic mother\/daughter struggle in recycled paper with a shiny new bow
seems to want to be a character study , but apparently ca n't quite decide which character .
, high crimes would be entertaining , but forgettable .
exhausting family drama
probably wo n't have you swinging from the trees hooting it 's praises
shared by the nation at their sacrifice
nettelbeck
the artist 's career
, time out offers an exploration that is more accurate than anything i have seen in an american film .
work , especially since the actresses in the lead roles are all more than competent
as a young woman of great charm , generosity and diplomacy
begins to resemble the shapeless , grasping actors ' workshop that it is .
the face of tempting alternatives
equally engrossing
of one another
has a new career ahead of him
being more valuable in the way they help increase an average student 's self-esteem
human impulse
the killer ''
leaden as the movie sputters
so boring that even its target audience talked all the way through it .
sure to ultimately disappoint the action fans
almodovar is an imaginative teacher of emotional intelligence in this engaging film about two men who discover what william james once called ` the gift of tears . '
a good movie ye who enter here
it just does n't have anything really interesting to say .
resembles a soft porn brian de palma pastiche .
's occasionally gesturing , sometimes all at once
that it 's not clear whether we 're supposed to shriek
a brain
's an 88-minute highlight reel that 's 86 minutes too long .
borg
by an avalanche of more appealing holiday-season product
, big-hearted and frequently
get in the way
the dullest irish pub scenes
's one of the few ` cool ' actors who never seems aware of his own coolness
your typical majid majidi shoe-loving , crippled children
failing ,
jason x ... look positively shakesperean by comparison
waste viewers ' time with a gobbler like this
' and ` realistic '
for the last exit from brooklyn
an insult to every family
will no doubt delight plympton 's legion of fans
is n't quite one of the worst movies of the year .
kaige
of carmen
ratliff 's two previous titles , plutonium circus
a faulty premise ,
in the title
of every teen movie
that ` the urge to destroy is also a creative urge
in its affectionate depiction of the gentle war between a reluctant , irresponsible man and the kid who latches onto him
's neither as sappy as big daddy nor as anarchic
strange and dysfunctional
semi-amusing to watch robert deniro belt out `` when you 're a jet
understand what on earth is going on
talking about their genitals
darned if it does n't also keep us
on the screen in their version of the quiet american
sodden and glum , even in those moments where it 's supposed to feel funny and light .
a riveting and surprisingly romantic ride
the combination
frighten and disturb
several themes
snow cone
make it well worth watching
's a shame that the storyline and its underlying themes ... finally seem so impersonal or even shallow .
share it
a dud -- a romantic comedy that 's not the least bit romantic and only mildly funny
` what 's the russian word for wow !? '
extensive post-production
take away the controversy ,
tolerable
any academy awards
date film
is better than most of the writing in the movie
all the sensuality ,
rent the disney version
a tougher time
with the surface histrionics failing to compensate for the paper-thin characterizations and facile situations
with its jerky hand-held camera and documentary feel
two films '
in a cold mosque
however entertainingly presented ,
beat the odds and the human spirit triumphs
still seems endless .
showcases the city 's old-world charm before machines change nearly everything .
give us real situations and characters
as-nasty
clan
are ` german-expressionist , ' according to the press notes
nothing happens ,
cherry orchard is badly edited , often awkwardly directed and suffers from the addition of a wholly unnecessary pre-credit sequence designed to give some of the characters a ` back story . '
10-year
open the ouzo !
more glaring signs
relaxed
thirteen-year-old 's
its uncanny tale of love , communal discord , and justice
occupied amidst some of the more serious-minded concerns of other year-end movies .
though their story is predictable
japanese anime
energy and geniality to please not only the fanatical adherents on either side , but also people who know nothing about the subject and think they 're not interested .
do a load of good
a wise and powerful tale of race and culture forcefully told , with superb performances throughout
the sight of the spaceship on the launching pad is duly impressive in imax dimensions , as are shots of the astronauts floating in their cabins .
one of shakespeare 's better known tragedies
come by as it used to be
irresistible blend
of heartache everyone
silberling also , to a certain extent , trivializes the movie with too many nervous gags and pratfalls .
know that i 'll never listen to marvin gaye or the supremes the same way again
comedies to hit the screen in years
its content , look , and style
birthday girl is the kind of quirkily appealing minor movie she might not make for a while
slickest
's deep-sixed by a compulsion to catalog every bodily fluids gag in there 's something about mary and devise a parallel clone-gag .
the actors make this worth a peek .
are ,
working to develop her own film language with conspicuous success
is its subject
's no doubting that this is a highly ambitious and personal project for egoyan
the fringes
emotional connections
stock and two smoking barrels and
compromising that complexity
could feel my eyelids ... getting ... very ... heavy ...
of disconnection
zellweger 's whiny pouty-lipped poof faced and spindly attempt at playing an ingenue makes her nomination as best actress even more of a an a
still entertaining
the talents
views youthful affluence not as a lost ideal but a starting point
harbour
confusing on one level or another ,
their first full flush
this is absolutely and completely ridiculous and an insult to every family whose mother has suffered through the horrible pains of a death by cancer .
a movie that grips and holds you in rapt attention from
breillat
lawrence unleashes his trademark misogyny -- er , comedy -- like a human volcano or an overflowing septic tank
a bright future
that it 's only a movie
provide the funniest moments in this oddly sweet comedy about jokester highway patrolmen .
puts a human face on derrida , and makes one of the great minds of our times interesting and accessible to people who normally could n't care less .
a key strength
make great marching bands half the fun of college football games
is definitely a cut above the rest
dramatically lackluster .
such a character
... a plotline that 's as lumpy as two-day old porridge ... the filmmakers ' paws , sad to say , were all over this `` un-bear-able '' project !
dey
could have been crisper and punchier , but it 's likely to please audiences who like movies that demand four hankies
a genre that
brogue
78 minutes
reworking to aim the film at young males in the throes of their first full flush of testosterone
the golden eagle 's
a small fortune
ultimately purposeless
the middle , the film compels
a serious exploration
double-pistoled , ballistic-pyrotechnic hong kong action
his prelude
if this movie leaves you cool , it also leaves you intriguingly contemplative .
wrote rocky
, but it was n't horrible either .
the atlantic
filled with humorous observations about the general absurdity of modern life
a muddle
2-day old coke
not falling into the hollywood trap and making a vanity project with nothing new to offer
of the `` queen '' and less of the `` damned
the wonderful combination of the sweetness and the extraordinary technical accomplishments of the first film are maintained , but its overall impact falls a little flat with a storyline that never quite delivers the original magic .
not only does leblanc make one spectacularly ugly-looking broad , but he appears miserable throughout as he swaggers through his scenes .
of hollywood fluff
an admitted egomaniac , evans is no hollywood villain ,
with so many merchandised-to-the-max movies of this type
i 'm not sure
the real antwone fisher was able to overcome his personal obstacles and become a good man
be smart
the end sum of all fears
taste for `` shock humor '' will wear thin on all
what saves it ... and makes it one of the better video-game-based flicks , is that the film acknowledges upfront that the plot makes no sense , such that the lack of linearity is the point of emotional and moral departure for protagonist alice .
out of a deep-seated , emotional need
well-meaning but inert .
does n't deserve a passing grade -lrb- even on a curve -rrb-
of the farrelly brothers ' oeuvre
the script gives him little to effectively probe lear 's soul-stripping breakdown .
with `` ichi the killer '' , takashi miike , japan 's wildest filmmaker gives us a crime fighter carrying more emotional baggage than batman ...
just another combination of bad animation and mindless violence ...
is dazzling
whether it wants to be a suspenseful horror movie or a weepy melodrama
is neither ... excessively strained and
the great films about movie love
a reader 's digest condensed version
ignites .
the negative
established that the gang feels comfortable with taking insane liberties and doing the goofiest stuff out of left field
art things
thought was rather clever
hairline ,
the problems and characters it reveals are universal and involving , and the film itself -- as well its delightful cast -- is so breezy , pretty and gifted , it really won my heart .
ca n't quite conceal that there 's nothing resembling a spine here
's not an easy one to review
adrian lyne 's unfaithful
a painfully slow cliche-ridden film
in a film that does n't merit it
makers
as solid and as perfect as his outstanding performance as bond in die another day
for both the scenic splendor of the mountains and for legendary actor michel serrault , the film
the upbeat ending feels like a copout
to the filmmakers
the synergistic impulse that created it
a fascinating , unnerving examination of the delusions
is both stimulating and demanding .
inevitable tragic conclusion
harry potter and the chamber of secrets is deja vu all over again , and
including the spectacle of gere in his dancing shoes
doing battle
cell phones , guns ,
may seem
seventy-minute running time
despite its hawaiian setting , the science-fiction trimmings and some moments of rowdy slapstick
a knowing fable
moonlight mile does n't quite go the distance
it accurately reflects the rage and alienation that fuels the self-destructiveness of many young people
might even cause tom green a grimace ; still
smooth and
but they fascinate in their recklessness .
script error
been titled ` the loud and the ludicrous '
is the superficial way it deals with its story
were made by a highly gifted 12-year-old instead of a grown man
the images lack contrast , are murky and are frequently too dark to be decipherable .
this bland blank of a man with unimaginable demons
futile
whose cumulative
you can almost see mendes and company getting together before a single frame had been shot and collectively vowing , ` this is going to be something really good . '
's supposed to be post-feminist breezy but ends up as tedious as the chatter of parrots raised on oprah .
it 's a smart , solid , kinetically-charged spy flick worthy of a couple hours of summertime and a bucket of popcorn .
rape and suspected murder
it 's clear that mehta simply wanted to update her beloved genre for the thousands of indians who fancy themselves too sophisticated for the cheese-laced spectacles that pack 'em in on the subcontinent .
manage to get you under its spell
is subversive
, compromised and sad
his twin brother
reap more rewards than spiffy bluescreen technique and stylish weaponry
chilled
offers a clear-eyed chronicle of a female friendship that is more complex and honest than anything represented in a hollywood film
gives devastating testimony to both people 's capacity for evil and their heroic capacity for good
of the film 's action
so completely loses himself to the film 's circular structure to ever offer any insightful discourse on , well , love in the time of money .
christian or
the boiling point
without overdoing it
iranian
tundra
the full emotional involvement and support of a viewer
laughable in the solemnity with which it tries to pump life into overworked elements from eastwood 's dirty harry period
the pocket monster movie franchise is nearly ready to keel over
of the a-team
rent the disney version .
best korean
in the summertime
lopez romantic comedy
in sorrow you can find humor
beautifully choreographed
turns the goose-pimple genre on its empty head and fills it with spirit , purpose and emotionally bruised characters who add up to more than body count
us care about zelda 's ultimate fate
manipulating our collective fear
body count
their earnestness -- which makes for a terrifying film
knew
, relaxed in its perfect quiet pace and proud in its message .
a modicum
rather dull , unimaginative
a respectable venture on its own terms ,
with keen insights
demi
, but what is ...
burger 's
a workman 's grasp of pun and entendre and its attendant
cut to a new scene , which also appears to be the end .
ambitious to be fully successful
of retread action twaddle
follow the same blueprint from hundreds of other films ,
mr. reggio 's theory of this imagery as the movie 's set
jackass
conforms itself with creating a game of ` who 's who ' ... where the characters ' moves are often more predictable than their consequences .
is to be mesmerised
that produced this project ...
davis is funny , charming and quirky in her feature film acting debut as amy .
, characterization , poignancy , and intelligence
directorial tour de force
with your wallet
too effective in creating an atmosphere of dust-caked stagnation
you watch for that sense of openness , the little surprises .
be wholesome and subversive
it 'll probably be in video stores by christmas , and it might just be better suited to a night in the living room than a night at the movies .
the movie should be credited with remembering his victims .
for its intelligence and intensity
if not always a narratively cohesive one .
a staggeringly compelling character , a young man whose sharp intellect is at the very root of his contradictory , self-hating , self-destructive ways
a shaggy dog story
cuaron
esther
discovering a way
the opera 's drama and lyricism
is unsettling
here 's a glimpse at his life .
shift the tone to a thriller 's rush
directed without the expected flair or imagination by hong kong master john woo
insightful and
is rather the way it introduces you to new , fervently held ideas and fanciful thinkers .
's very beavis and butthead , yet always seems to elicit a chuckle
those relationships ,
steals the show
is still there
you just know something terrible is going to happen .
it 's also not smart or barbed enough for older viewers -- not
and if you appreciate the one-sided theme to lawrence 's over-indulgent tirade , then knock yourself out and enjoy the big screen postcard that is a self-glorified martin lawrence lovefest .
no reason to miss interview with the assassin
a miraculous movie , i 'm going home is so slight , yet overflows with wisdom and emotion .
slight premise
to the movie 's contrived , lame screenplay and listless direction
may feel time has decided to stand still
no matter how many times he demonstrates that he 's a disloyal satyr
a summertime look-see
, it never seems fresh and vital .
its hawaiian setting
everywhere
high-wattage brainpower
half a parsec -lrb- a nose -rrb-
the lovers
in another movie
the movie just has too much on its plate to really stay afloat for its just under ninety minute running time .
the delicate ways of dong jie
about how good it all was , and started doing nothing but reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations , thinking urgently as the protagonists struggled , feeling at the mercy of its inventiveness , gasping at its visual delights
should dispense the same advice to film directors
some body
wait until dark
down-and-dirty laugher
surrounded by 86 minutes of overly-familiar and poorly-constructed comedy
has stepped into the mainstream of filmmaking with an assurance worthy of international acclaim and with every cinematic tool well under his control --
marginal thumbs
despite the fact
as an introduction to the man 's theories and influence , derrida is all but useless ; as a portrait of the artist as an endlessly inquisitive old man , however , it 's invaluable
your typical junkie opera
seinfeld
on the border of bemused contempt
want things to work out
i 've seen some bad singer-turned actors , but lil bow wow takes the cake
in the role of roger swanson
the hallmarks
its delivery
the film has a terrific look
about a pair of squabbling working-class spouses
fun to watch
and von trier
crowd-pleasing goals
good-looking but relentlessly lowbrow outing plays like clueless does south fork .
, annoying , heavy-handed
you and they were in another movie
quirky hybrid
updatings
quirks and
fully formed and remarkably assured
its shoot-outs
ze movie
, hoffman keeps us riveted with every painful nuance , unexpected flashes of dark comedy and the character 's gripping humanity .
specimen
pretension whose pervasive quiet
humorless and
fascinated by behan but leave everyone else yawning with admiration .
as any director
's not life-affirming
allows the mind to enter and accept another world
two ideas
as if we 're looking back at a tattered and ugly past with rose-tinted glasses
a captivating and intimate study
the tale has turned from sweet to bittersweet , and
to be the star of the story
of those moments
-lrb- jeff 's -rrb- gorgeous , fluid compositions ,
yet feels universal
from cheap-shot mediocrity
be sure , but one
a fleet-footed and pleasingly upbeat family diversion .
indie flick
held my attention
reno does what he can in a thankless situation , the film ricochets from humor to violence and back again , and ryoko hirosue makes us wonder if she is always like that
to see on showtime 's ` red shoe diaries
a visionary marvel , but it 's lacking a depth in storytelling usually found in anime like this
the storylines are woven together skilfully , the magnificent swooping aerial shots are breathtaking , and the overall experience is awesome
a mischievous visual style and
deeply touching melodrama
horrid little propaganda film with fascinating connections not only to the serbs themselves but also to a network of american right-wing extremists .
could fail to crack a smile at
west sidey
know a star when you see one
deliberately and skillfully
skipping
the wazoo and sets
of ` requiem for a dream
a headline-fresh thriller set among orthodox jews on the west bank , joseph cedar 's time of favor manages not only to find a compelling dramatic means of addressing a complex situation , it does so without compromising that complexity .
terrific story
loose , unaccountable
that , in many other hands would be completely forgettable
the imagery
martyr gets royally screwed and comes back for more .
'd live in if argento 's hollywood counterparts ... had this much imagination and nerve
one of the more glaring signs of this movie 's servitude to its superstar
rigidly
18 or
brings together some of the biggest names in japanese anime , with impressive results
dumb action movie
his or her own beliefs and prejudices
equilibrium becomes a concept doofus
who comes across as both shallow and dim-witted
oral
the character dramas ,
costume
most repellent
, more of an impish divertissement of themes that interest attal and gainsbourg -- they live together -- the film has a lot of charm .
fills the screen
goes on for at least 90 more minutes and
captured
writer and director otar iosseliani 's pleasant tale
is very much of a mixed bag , with enough negatives
the military system
it ai n't art , by a long shot ,
affable if not timeless
reluctant
short in showing us antonia 's true emotions
discernible feeling
a precisely layered performance
an devastating , eloquent clarity
last three narcissists
may be more genial than ingenious , but
top-heavy
gaiety
diane lane and
examination
too fancy ,
of tension
comes alive when poor hermocrates and leontine pathetically compare notes about their budding amours
the sparse instances of humor meant to shine through the gloomy film noir veil
the weight of too many story lines
by the end , you just do n't care whether that cold-hearted snake petrovich -lrb- that would be reno -rrb- gets his comeuppance .
any language
a bit early
collateral damage is trash , but it earns extra points by acting as if it were n't
director elie chouraqui
that never springs to life
the tradition
-lrb- the -rrb-
of style
sit in neutral , hoping for a stiff wind to blow it uphill or something .
payami graphically illustrates the problems of fledgling democracies , but also the strength and sense of freedom the iranian people already possess , with or without access to the ballot box .
run through dark tunnels
has enough wit , energy and geniality to please not only the fanatical adherents on either side , but also people who know nothing about the subject and think they 're not interested .
a stirring tribute to the bravery and dedication of the world 's reporters who willingly walk into the nightmare of war not only to record the events for posterity , but to help us
they threw loads of money at an idea that should 've been so much more even if it was only made for teenage boys and wrestling fans .
to watch people doing unpleasant things to each other and themselves
being a sandra bullock vehicle or a standard romantic comedy
pill
to go get popcorn whenever he 's not onscreen
onscreen
ages-old slapstick and unfunny tricks
there surrender $ 9 and
overlong infomercial
slip into the modern rut of narrative banality
nerve-raked acting
makeup
's not the least of afghan tragedies that this noble warlord would be consigned to the dustbin of history .
uncompelling the movie is unless it happens to cover your particular area of interest
under-7
a tougher picture
though unfortunately all the story gives us is flashing red lights , a rattling noise , and a bump on the head
than a rock concert
to the titular character 's paintings and in the process created a masterful work of art of their own
no movie
unusually surreal tone
if the essence of magic is its make-believe promise of life that soars above the material realm , this is the opposite of a truly magical movie .
like a feature-length sitcom replete with stereotypical familial quandaries
no-bull throwback
who is the audience for cletis tout ?
brown played in american culture as an athlete , a movie star , and an image of black indomitability
simple-minded
is like a progressive bull in a china shop , a provocateur crashing into ideas and special-interest groups as he slaps together his own brand of liberalism . '
confined to a single theater company and its strategies and deceptions , while tavernier is more concerned with the entire period of history
whose lives were as claustrophic , suffocating and chilly as the attics to which they were inevitably consigned
video game
griffiths
a paunchy midsection , several plodding action sequences and a wickedly undramatic central theme
apple
beautiful spread
separation and
a bit too enigmatic
do anything as stomach-turning as the way adam sandler 's new movie rapes , pillages and incinerates frank capra 's classic
sink
bueller
slow , predictable
be fertile sources of humor
if argento 's hollywood counterparts ... had this much imagination and nerve
kilted jackson
treats
the story that emerges has elements of romance , tragedy and even silent-movie comedy .
of a torn book jacket
, showtime eventually folds under its own thinness .
by not averting his eyes , solondz forces us to consider the unthinkable , the unacceptable , the unmentionable .
falls under the category of ` should have been a sketch on saturday night live . '
very ambitious
, the subject matter goes nowhere .
sentimentalist
a catalyst for the struggle of black manhood in restrictive and chaotic america ... sketchy but nevertheless
complete denial
of :
the characters are so generic and the plot so bland that even as rogue cia assassins working for chris cooper 's agency boss close in on the resourceful amnesiac , we do n't feel much for damon\/bourne or his predicament .
two skittish new york middle-agers who stumble into a relationship and then
that shoulders its philosophical burden lightly .
unrepentant
audiard
josh
prophet jack
our hearts go out to them as both continue to negotiate their imperfect , love-hate relationship
difficult and
all before
, we hope it 's only acting .
colorful masseur
hypocritical
half-baked setups and
a few
showy than hannibal
the charisma
expects something special but instead gets -lrb- sci-fi -rrb- rehash
to inject her pure fantasy character , melanie carmichael , with a massive infusion of old-fashioned hollywood magic
has a great hook , some clever bits and well-drawn , if standard issue , characters ,
bad company
grim message
i need to chew
moore 's
the one hour and
and just plain dumb
it were any more of a turkey
've had in a while
does a great combination act as narrator , jewish grandmother and subject
three-ring circus
roles
be lured in by julia roberts
a game supporting cast
spirit is a visual treat ,
's really not much of a sense of action
remarkable and novel
is a hoot .
to care about the main characters
especially grateful for freedom
memories of rollerball have faded ,
roman polanski directs the pianist like a surgeon mends a broken heart ; very meticulously but without any passion .
's technically sumptuous but also almost wildly alive
animated holiday movie
a feature debut that is fully formed and remarkably assured
the doorstep
to filming
the fascination comes in the power of the huston performance , which seems so larger than life and yet so fragile ,
the payoff is an unschooled comedy like stealing harvard , which fails to keep 80 minutes from seeming like 800
a funny and weird meditation on hollywood , success , artistic integrity and intellectual bankruptcy
paint fights
resemble their celebrity parents
arresting image
most purely enjoyable
nostalgic comments
is one of the rarest kinds of films : a family-oriented non-disney film that is actually funny without hitting below the belt
smeary
cuddly shower
cheech and chong
fellow sophisticates
a mere excuse
rather toothless take
suffers from unlikable characters and a self-conscious sense
is not , as the main character suggests , ` what if
more vaudeville show than well-constructed narrative ,
patrolman
you ca n't fake
spades -- charisma
have a single surprise
the demons of his own fear and paranoia
wazoo and sets
with a subscription to espn the magazine
aims to shock
as greenfingers
to heal
the film is deadly dull
nicely shot
are useful in telling the story , which is paper-thin and decidedly unoriginal
rising above the stale material
the best part about `` gangs '' was daniel day-lewis .
point and
's drab .
genuine , acerbic laughs
auteuil
it 's a howler .
cq
a cultural wildcard experience :
you feel genuinely good
with or without ballast tanks , k-19 sinks to a harrison ford low .
a re-hash of the other seven films
you stick with it
banal in its message and the choice of material
based on theory , sleight-of-hand , and ill-wrought hypothesis
mourns her tragedies in private and embraces life in public
alfred hitchcock movie
at best , cletis tout might inspire a trip to the video store -- in search of a better movie experience .
return to form for director peter bogdanovich
that deftly ,
given too much time to consider the looseness of the piece
moving ,
that 's part of what makes dover kosashvili 's outstanding feature debut so potent
the santa clause 2 , purportedly a children 's movie ,
disposable story
cleanflicks version
spare but quietly effective retelling .
sexual landscape
that remains utterly satisfied to remain the same throughout
single one
is one of those movies
make you feel that you never want to see another car chase , explosion or gunfight again
pasta-fagioli
gayton 's script -rrb-
has neither the charisma nor the natural affability that has made tucker a star
-- the special effects are ` german-expressionist , ' according to the press notes -- can render it anything but laughable .
at 2002 's sundance festival
a winning family story
tries to work in the same vein as the brilliance of animal house but instead comes closer to the failure of the third revenge of the nerds sequel .
into a lyrical and celebratory vision
bothers to question why somebody might devote time to see it
an uneven mix of dark satire and childhood awakening
rambo - meets-john ford
ethnic sitcom
gives italian for beginners
to lose the smug self-satisfaction usually associated with the better private schools
amused and entertained by the unfolding of bielinsky 's cleverly constructed scenario ,
slivers
defies credibility
shows crushingly little curiosity about , or is ill-equipped to examine , the interior lives of the characters in his film , much less incorporate them into his narrative .
breheny 's
dramatic performance
spend years trying to comprehend it
imagery
tired , predictable
this submarine drama
ben kingsley
is that caruso takes an atypically hypnotic approach to a world that 's often handled in fast-edit , hopped-up fashion .
malnourished intellectuals
godard 's distinctive discourse
on the story
demme
inextricably entwined through family history
fessenden
hilariously
the humor , characterization , poignancy , and intelligence of a bad sitcom
when all is said and done , she loves them to pieces -- and so , i trust , will you .
a loosely-connected string of acting-workshop exercises
stagecrafts
the best korean film of 2002
the movie 's reality
topless
a peculiar malaise
can i think of a very good reason to rush right out and see it
, its writer-director 's heart is in the right place , his plea for democracy and civic action laudable .
from ever reaching the comic heights it obviously desired
i have given it a one-star rating
demonstrates a vivid imagination and an impressive style that result in some terrific setpieces .
long and
this movie is hopeless
of the last 15 years
rigged
saddest
punitive minutes
another entry in the sentimental oh-those-wacky-brits genre that was ushered in by the full monty and is still straining to produce another smash
decommissioned
turned a plane full of hard-bitten , cynical journalists
as sweet as greenfingers
karen black
his life , his dignity
the succession
during its 112-minute length
for veggietales fans
having much dramatic impact
then this first film
bound to appeal to women looking for a howlingly trashy time .
is an encyclopedia of cliches that shoplifts shamelessly from farewell-to-innocence movies like the wanderers and a bronx tale without cribbing any of their intelligence
corny television
father
universal studios , where much of the action takes place
is a total misfire .
a stark portrait of motherhood deferred and desire
good romance
no doubt fancies himself something of a hubert selby jr.
a house full of tots -- do n't worry
bands
the ghost
show it
narrative flow
domino
fails to keep it up
charming but
perfect wildean actor
the budget
other than to employ hollywood kids and people who owe
whooshing
expected it to be
suffocating
same number
could hate it for the same reason .
man ''
, naturalistic tone
walked out on a movie
holds itself
got a place in your heart
of a war zone
immensely appealing
ball and
of how well-meaning patronizing masked a social injustice , at least as represented by this case
to movie length
the movie 's presentation ,
carefully
with incredible subtlety and acumen
a bonanza of wacky sight gags , outlandish color schemes , and corny visual puns
by the title character undergoing midlife crisis
lovely film
every bodily fluids gag in there 's something
gratuitous cinematic distractions
may be a mess in a lot of ways
deeply touched by an unprecedented tragedy
the most excruciating 86 minutes one might sit through this summer that do not involve a dentist drill .
the deepest recesses
diaries
even steven spielberg has dreamed up such blatant and sickening product placement in a movie .
those based-on-truth stories
unsatisfying
are every bit as distinctive as his visuals
relationship maintenance
a blair witch
verve
the comedy more often than not hits the bullseye
its leaden acting
new meaning
as an endlessly inquisitive old man
has upon those around him in the cutthroat world of children 's television .
a fudged opportunity of gigantic proportions -- a lunar mission with no signs of life
a feast for the eyes
this would be catechism
place and age -- as in ,
the silly and crude storyline
its best , which occurs often
believe anyone more central to the creation of bugsy than the caterer
almost unbearably morbid
is a pretty good job ,
that his latest feature , r xmas , marks a modest if encouraging return to form
scintillating
figured out bielinsky 's great game , that 's when you 're in the most trouble
look so bad in a major movie
make an important film about human infidelity and happenstance
as a collection of keening and self-mutilating sideshow geeks
for most of the film
the internet short
in a while , a meander
handful
you look at the list of movies starring ice-t in a major role
nothing more or less
showtime 's ` red shoe diaries
about each other against all odds
grotesque and
like being able to hit on a 15-year old when you 're over 100 .
this film seems to be about everything that 's plaguing the human spirit in a relentlessly globalizing world .
taboo
big box office bucks
that swipes heavily from bambi and the lion king
supposedly , pokemon ca n't be killed , but pokemon 4ever practically assures that the pocket monster movie franchise is nearly ready to keel over .
engage in
in hand
roger avary
there 's a choppy , surface-effect feeling to the whole enterprise .
key problem
continues to improve
with authority
holm does his sly , intricate magic , and iben hjelje is entirely appealing as pumpkin
moron
simultaneously heartbreakingly beautiful and
best performance
before getting to the truly good stuff
departs from his fun friendly demeanor in exchange for a darker unnerving role
spoofs and
, eileen walsh , an engaging , wide-eyed actress whose teeth are a little too big for her mouth , infuses the movie with much of its slender , glinting charm .
get anywhere near the story 's center
had the story to match
its unerring respect
would slip under the waves
long while
gluing
the country bears has no scenes that will upset or frighten young viewers .
almost mystical
as a kind of colorful , dramatized pbs program , frida gets the job done .
a rich tale of our times
the son 's room
uninspired .
this bad
all of dean 's mannerisms and self-indulgence , but
two cinematic icons with chemistry galore
a broad cross-section
what saves this deeply affecting film from being merely a collection of wrenching cases is corcuera 's attention to detail .
than a rat burger
a market
absolutely essential
breaking codes and making movies
thrives on its taut performances and creepy atmosphere
elliptically
probably because it 's extremely hard to relate to any of the characters
be the only one laughing at his own joke
predictably conventional
than the original version -lrb- no more racist portraits of indians , for instance -rrb-
an extended short
seizing
take heart
may be wondering what all that jazz was about `` chicago '' in 2002 .
a sharp and quick documentary that is funny and pithy , while illuminating an era of theatrical comedy that , while past , really is n't .
of the bride 's humour
a tearjerker that does n't and
a banal , virulently unpleasant excuse for a romantic comedy
to make the outrage
it 's almost as if it 's an elaborate dare more than a full-blooded film .
held
's nothing wrong with that
of reconciled survival
nice to see piscopo again after all these years
the picture uses humor and a heartfelt conviction to tell a story about discovering your destination in life
is a movie so insecure about its capacity to excite that it churns up not one but two flagrantly fake thunderstorms to underscore the action
disturbing , yet compelling to watch
trace
governments
shortness
its dynamics remain
of trashy , kinky fun
a screenplay written by antwone fisher based on the book by antwone fisher
the horror fan
a journey back to your childhood
ongoing
... are paper-thin , and their personalities undergo radical changes when it suits the script .
by this movie
this self-deprecating , biting and witty feature
one of the best rock documentaries ever .
his latest feature
if by cattle
almost anachronistic
to change his landmark poem to
i have
fluid
robert duvall
a pianist
miss wonton
toss
in-jokey
soulful ,
the only surprise is that heavyweights joel silver and robert zemeckis agreed to produce this ; i assume the director has pictures of them cavorting in ladies ' underwear .
downright comically evil
in some ways similar to catherine breillat 's fat girl
existential drama
vietnamese
is a poster boy for the geek generation .
as a film in the tradition of the graduate quickly switches into something more recyclable than significant
laugther
might sit through this summer that do not involve a dentist drill .
actress andie macdowell
elegiac ...
the dreary mid-section
some episodes
changes that fit it well rather than
blustery movie
location to store it
you feel good
chicago make the transition from stage to screen with considerable appeal intact
become her mother before she gets to fulfill her dreams
a minor work
crime dramas
grows thin soon
williams ' usual tear
has n't progressed as nicely as ` wayne
as a friend
is always
of the camera work
first five minutes
diversion
red felt sharpie pen
medem may have disrobed most of the cast , leaving their bodies exposed , but the plot remains as guarded as a virgin with a chastity belt
little less charm
soap opera
, e.t. remains the most wondrous of all hollywood fantasies -- and the apex of steven spielberg 's misunderstood career .
no more racist portraits of indians ,
not good enough
many secrets
ivan
unlike so many other hollywood movies of its ilk
is one hour photo 's real strength
any way of gripping what its point is ,
labute does manage to make a few points about modern man and his problematic quest for human connection .
his english-language debut
without being fun
coffee
just as the recent argentine film son of the bride reminded us that a feel-good movie can still show real heart
none of this sounds promising and , indeed , the first half of sorority boys is as appalling as any ` comedy ' to ever spill from a projector 's lens .
'm the one that i want , in 2000 .
if it 's unnerving suspense you 're after --
for a '70s exploitation picture
give herself
you 'd better have a good alternative
that falls victim to frazzled wackiness and frayed satire
however stale the material , lawrence 's delivery remains perfect ; his great gift is that he can actually trick you into thinking some of this worn-out , pandering palaver is actually funny .
end up having much that is fresh to say about growing up catholic or , really , anything
work of extraordinary journalism
'' will leave you wanting to abandon the theater .
brothers\/abrahams
the world 's political situation seems little different
by most of the actors involved
its director 's cut glory
about a marching band that gets me where i live
is a subzero version of monsters , inc. , without the latter 's imagination
a car chase
it finds a nice rhythm .
last year 's `` rollerball
a very human one
this case
of the players
aimed mainly at little kids but with plenty of entertainment value to keep grown-ups from squirming in their seats .
most of the movie is so deadly dull that watching the proverbial paint dry would be a welcome improvement .
writer-producer-director
short and sweet
deserve better .
hanley
is all too calculated
from either in years
, abstract approach
127 years old
varies
an omniscient voice-over narrator
than four
begins as a seven rip-off
in its yearning for the days
with a whimper
inhabit their world
its doe-eyed crudup
the pack
a shaky , uncertain film
of flat champagne
's a tougher picture
the stale , standard , connect-the-dots storyline which has become commonplace in movies that explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world
dull girl
-lrb- hopkins -rrb- does n't so much phone in his performance as fax it .
manages to maintain both a level of sophisticated intrigue and human-scale characters that suck the audience in .
, sometimes creepy intimacy
a movie does not proclaim the truth about two love-struck somebodies , but permits them time and space to convince us of that all on their own .
everyone and
of steve and terri
uses its pulpy core conceit to probe questions of attraction and interdependence
anthony friedman
find a small place in my heart
for it to hit cable
's a visual delight and a decent popcorn adventure ,
begins to resemble the shapeless ,
should have been a lot nastier
mild giggles
an impenetrable and insufferable ball of pseudo-philosophic twaddle
jolt you out
its laziest
in the slightest
splendidly illustrates the ability of the human spirit to overcome adversity .
is hampered by its predictable plot and paper-thin supporting characters .
of cerebral and cinemantic flair
'50s dignity
pretend like your sat scores are below 120
powerful look
from american cinema
college football games
dirty deeds
it gives out
twohy 's a good yarn-spinner ,
spiritual film taps into the meaning and consolation in afterlife communications
's very much like life
into a poem of art , music and metaphor
, crazy
a script that assumes you are n't very bright
qutting may be a flawed film , but it is nothing if not sincere .
told with sharp ears and eyes
kalesniko
you were at home watching that movie instead of in the theater watching this one
renegade-cop tales
its brutality
keener is marvelous
is nearly impossible
oedekerk mugs mercilessly ,
preaching message
failure to construct a story with even a trace of dramatic interest
negativity
three-dimensional characters
as any after-school special you can imagine
makes up for with a great , fiery passion .
administration 's
within partnerships and
churns up not one but two flagrantly fake thunderstorms to underscore the action
cinematic corpse
at every moment
of a biblical message
a career curio
signs is just another unoriginal run of the mill sci-fi film with a flimsy ending and lots of hype .
who owe
a sensitivity
and small delights
as the cinematography
is certainly
learned a bit more craft
a lovably
to cliches and pat storytelling
are married for political reason
intimate camera work
soberly reported incidents
parable that loves its characters and communicates something rather beautiful about human nature .
of pretention
i know about her , but who else engaged in filmmaking today is so cognizant of the cultural and moral issues involved in the process
cradles
a sharp script and strong performances
funny , sexy ,
a spirited film and a must-see
only
're wearing the somewhat cumbersome 3d goggles
yearning for adventure and
` inside '
is generally
astray
's a frankenstein-monster of a film that does n't know what it wants to be .
whether it 's the worst movie of 2002 , i ca n't say for sure : memories of rollerball have faded , and i skipped country bears .
the near future
sick and
if i have to choose between gorgeous animation and a lame story -lrb- like , say , treasure planet -rrb- or so-so animation and an exciting , clever story with a batch of appealing characters
its star , jean reno , who resembles sly stallone in a hot sake half-sleep
$ 8
the movie 's edges
of how horrible we are to ourselves and each other
the film maintains a beguiling serenity and poise that make it accessible for a non-narrative feature .
made it dull , lifeless , and irritating
of snazziness
its through-line of family and community is heartening in the same way that each season marks a new start .
try out so many complicated facial expressions
her best
williams creates a stunning , taxi driver-esque portrayal of a man teetering on the edge of sanity .
they are actually releasing it into theaters
rohmer 's drama
looks like a made-for-home-video quickie .
i 'm not a fan of the phrase ` life affirming ' because it usually means ` schmaltzy , '
inuit masterpiece
to wonder for ourselves if things will turn out okay
its slightly humorous and tender story
been written so well , that even a simple `` goddammit
horrible pains
'' is suitable summer entertainment that offers escapism without requiring a great deal of thought .
liked the previous movies
is elevated by michael caine 's performance as a weary journalist in a changing world .
that in order to kill a zombie you must shoot it in the head
often unfunny
elements
guess , about artifice and acting
may possess
would -- with moist eyes
posturing
ripe for all manner of lunacy
your dreams
pathos to support the scattershot terrorizing tone
burnt-out cylinders
done before
something galinsky and hawley could have planned for
toolbags botching a routine assignment in a western backwater .
than in showing us well-thought stunts or a car chase that we have n't seen 10,000 times
sabotage
a gunfest than a rock concert
anything special , save for a few comic turns ,
handle the truth '' than high crimes
reflective and
barrel
to behold in its sparkling beauty
teen-speak and animal
discover that the answer is as conventional as can be .
emotionally strong and politically potent
damning and damned compelling .
its principal characters
that relies on more than special effects
one but two flagrantly fake thunderstorms
patricio
tiniest segment
unnatural
poetic , earnest and -- sadly -- dull
're an absolute raving star wars junkie
it one of the best war movies ever made
a smile that says , ` if i stay positive , maybe i can channel one of my greatest pictures , drunken master
is so fascinating
young viewers
of obnoxious
falters
the elements
everyman
very basic dictums
are about a half dozen young turks angling to see how many times they can work the words `` radical '' or `` suck '' into a sentence .
less sophisticated
veered off too far into the exxon zone , and
is a few bits funnier than malle 's dud
you 'll likely think of this one
to roberto benigni 's pinocchio
early extreme sports ,
elliptically loops
rock solid family fun out of the gates
utterly convincing
looks more like a travel-agency video targeted at people who like to ride bikes topless and roll in the mud than a worthwhile glimpse of independent-community guiding lights .
collision
depressing , ruthlessly pained and
the romance genre
own work
of american indians in modern america
gripping humanity
a terrific b movie -- in fact , the best in recent memory .
longest yard ... and
larry
those staggeringly well-produced
a climax
is the best kind of documentary , one that makes a depleted yesterday feel very much like a brand-new tomorrow
less front-loaded
in the pantheon of the best of the swashbucklers
in their wake
the chilled breath of oral storytelling frozen onto film
tempting just
deniro 's once promising career
from the real-life story to portray themselves in the film
elaborate special effects
animation
referred to as die hard on a boat .
the lead actors
a mess from start to finish
mission
assembled , frankenstein-like
social and
moral-condundrum drama
arnold schwarzenegger , jean-claud van damme or steven segal
sillier , cuter , and shorter than the first -lrb- as best i remember -rrb- , but still a very good time at the cinema .
funny , somber , absurd , and , finally , achingly sad , bartleby is a fine , understated piece of filmmaking .
at-a-frat-party
whiney characters
generic drama
as famous prima donna floria tosca , roberto alagna as her lover mario cavaradossi , and ruggero as the villainous , lecherous police chief scarpia ,
made by someone who obviously knows nothing about crime
to shyamalan 's gifts , which are such that we 'll keep watching the skies for his next project
fade amid the deliberate , tiresome ugliness
kevin kline
background
a coming-of-age story and cautionary parable
beguiling freshness
something of bubba ho-tep 's clearly evident quality
that always ended with some hippie getting
irritating soul-searching garbage .
cheap manipulation or corny conventions
's incredible the number of stories the holocaust has generated .
is consistent with the messages espoused in the company 's previous video work
frequently pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy
entirely appropriately , the tale unfolds like a lazy summer afternoon and concludes with the crisp clarity of a fall dawn .
as the courageous molly craig
very pretty
, e.t. is carried less by wow factors than by its funny , moving yarn that holds up well after two decades .
maybe i can channel one of my greatest pictures , drunken master
the film would have been more enjoyable had the balance shifted in favor of water-bound action over the land-based ` drama ,
the best comedy concert movie i 've seen since cho 's previous concert comedy film
this equally derisive clunker is fixated on the spectacle of small-town competition .
of surprise
badly edited , 91-minute trailer
neck
chills the characters ,
about the last days
made with an innocent yet fervid conviction that our hollywood has all but lost
in a black man getting humiliated by a pack of dogs who are smarter than him
the sight of the name bruce willis
paste them together
learns her place as a girl
lacks dramatic punch and depth .
a domestic unit finding their way to joy
hollywood practices
ramble
interpret
two separate crises
... gives his best screen performance with an oddly winning portrayal of one of life 's ultimate losers .
unlimited
babies
a retread story
elsewhere
from the dull
either moderately amusing or just plain irrelevant
chew
nair 's attention to detail
has that other imax films do n't : chimps , lots of chimps , all blown up to the size of a house
build some robots ,
this newfangled community
rather , er , bubbly exchange
really is a shame that more wo n't get an opportunity to embrace small , sweet ` evelyn . '
at the feet
strip down often enough to keep men
dishes
dazzle and delight
exhilaratingly tasteless .
love may have been in the air onscreen , but i certainly was n't feeling any of it .
setting this blood-soaked tragedy of murderous ambition in the era of richard nixon
so you can get your money back
feels so distant you might as well be watching it through a telescope .
lightweight meaning
you get it
ideological differences
is not a character in this movie
fantasy film
macabre
paul bettany is good at being the ultra-violent gangster wannabe , but
by how many tit-for-tat retaliatory responses the filmmakers allow before pulling the plug on the conspirators and averting an american-russian armageddon
a plotline
formulaic , its plot and pacing typical hollywood war-movie stuff
was plato who said
can only provide it with so much leniency
that if she had to sit through it again , she should ask for a raise
to store it
often fabulous
usual
like something wholly original
's hard to say who might enjoy this
a naturally funny film ,
even when there are lulls , the emotions seem authentic
alternately raucous and sappy
than any fiction
i 'd rather watch a rerun of the powerpuff girls
denied you health insurance
his constant need to suddenly transpose himself into another character undermines the story 's continuity and progression
sayles is making a statement about the inability of dreams and aspirations to carry forward into the next generation .
see this terrific film with your kids -- if you do n't have kids borrow some
white oleander , '' the movie
in the world \/
unusually surreal
-lrb- a remake -rrb- do anything as stomach-turning as the way adam sandler 's new movie rapes , pillages and incinerates frank capra 's classic
instance
you 've already seen city by the sea under a variety of titles , but
dominant feeling
reflected
devoid
shout , `
photographed
is appealing .
jugglers , old schoolers and
humor -lrb- ' i speak fluent flatula , ' advises denlopp after a rather , er , bubbly exchange with an alien deckhand -rrb-
are priceless
about the benjamins
after school special
holm does his sly , intricate magic , and
laura
les vampires
stale first act , scrooge story , blatant product placement , some very good comedic songs , strong finish ,
it demonstrates that werner herzog can still leave us with a sense of wonder at the diverse , marvelously twisted shapes history has taken .
give a spark to `` chasing amy '' and `` changing lanes '' falls flat as thinking man cia agent jack ryan in this summer 's new action film , `` the sum of all fears
and action sequences
one truth -lrb- the ford administration 's complicity in tearing ` orphans ' from their mothers
kids five
've ever
the modern-day characters are nowhere near as vivid as the 19th-century ones .
as you might think
turn in perfectly executed and wonderfully sympathetic characters , who are alternately touching and funny .
more intense
left out the other stories
god bless crudup and his aversion to taking the easy hollywood road and cashing in on his movie-star
of the hug cycle
for the absence of narrative continuity
they want one
sit through -- despite some first-rate performances by its lead
capitalize on the popularity of vin diesel , seth green and barry pepper
to all those little steaming cartons
community-college
the way adam sandler 's new movie rapes
undemanding action movies with all the alacrity of their hollywood counterparts
those war movies
seems as if each watered down the version of the one before
a romantic crime comedy
of a 20-car pileup
usually are
has never made a more sheerly beautiful film than this unexpectedly moving meditation on love , history , memory , resistance and artistic transcendence .
the lady and the duke surprisingly manages never to grow boring ... which proves that rohmer still has a sense of his audience .
the exclamation point seems to be the only bit of glee you 'll find in this dreary mess .
ragged to ever fit smoothly together
here 's a case of two actors who do everything humanly possible to create characters who are sweet and believable , and are defeated by a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior .
unwary
as the credits
's as lumpy as two-day old porridge
as the treat of the title
with a big heart
energetic
a teenybopper ed wood film , replete with the pubescent scandalous innuendo and
-lrb- russell -rrb- makes good b movies -lrb- the mask , the blob -rrb- , and the scorpion king more than ably meets those standards
spangle of monsoon wedding in late marriage
how to fill a frame
the compendium about crass , jaded movie types and the phony baloney movie biz
have it all go wrong
of this so-called satire
a strange film
about it will stay with you
the waterlogged script plumbs uncharted depths of stupidity , incoherence and sub-sophomoric sexual banter .
seen as a conversation starter
freddy
is strictly by the book .
even though their story is predictable , you 'll want things to work out
particularly in how sand developed a notorious reputation
maintains your interest until the end and even leaves you with a few lingering animated thoughts .
better movie experience
its sheer audacity and openness
an effective portrait of a life in stasis -- of the power of inertia to arrest development in a dead-end existence
induces a kind of abstract guilt , as if you were paying dues for good books unread , fine music never heard
may find it baffling
's
been lost in the translation this time
unimaginatively
highlighted
the sides
than wertmuller 's polemical allegory
in five minutes but instead the plot
'' fan
should avoid this like the dreaded king brown snake
a kids
, is extraordinary .
the writing and direction to the soggy performances
some taste
makes minority report necessary viewing for sci-fi fans ,
can be found in dragonfly
on glamour
the high-buffed gloss and high-octane jolts
like quirky , odd movies and\/or the ironic
to character development
how much
particularly memorable or
south korea 's future
not for every taste
shock and curiosity factors
about a modern city
generic scripts
the director , with his fake backdrops and stately pacing ,
intermezzo
scares
their charm does n't do a load of good
poorly acted , brain-slappingly bad
its sparkling beauty
where the old adage `` be careful what you wish for ''
dense , exhilarating documentary .
the movie version
highlights not so much
cassavetes thinks he 's making dog day afternoon with a cause , but all he 's done is to reduce everything he touches to a shrill , didactic cartoon
you 'll find it with ring , an indisputably spooky film ; with a screenplay to die for
whimsicality
's something awfully deadly about any movie with a life-affirming message
puts to rest any
tyson 's
yang
that the real horror may be waiting for us at home
a more mythic level
when he 's not at his most critically insightful
a stylish exercise
last winter
never catches fire
strikingly
delivers few moments of inspiration amid the bland animation and simplistic story
relieved that his latest feature , r xmas , marks a modest if encouraging return to form
there are no movies of nijinsky
sometimes is a gem .
the crap continues .
of a sports extravaganza
the maudlin way
ecstasy
prolonged and boring
using the same olives since 1962
without relying on the usual tropes
only makeup-deep
game movie
introduces characters who illuminate mysteries of sex , duty and love
pop-induced score
expensive
howard and his co-stars all give committed performances , but they 're often undone by howard 's self-conscious attempts to find a ` literary ' filmmaking style to match his subject .
to prove that movie-star intensity can overcome bad hair design
chomp on jumbo ants , pull an arrow out of his back , and
watching spirited away
' anderson
it labours as storytelling .
in film history
weaves both the elements of the plot and a powerfully evocative mood combining heated sexuality with a haunting sense of malaise
is almost nothing in this flat effort that will amuse or entertain them
an ebullient affection for industrial-model meat freezers
so sloppy
maik , the firebrand turned savvy ad man ,
the top-billed willis
tens
holly and
is n't worth telling
is well done , but slow .
of the story in the hip-hop indie snipes
choppy , surface-effect feeling
two parts exhausting men in black mayhem to one part family values
like about murder by numbers
strip it
, you might soon be looking for a sign .
with her
fireworks
a war tribute
flat-out amusing
of 2-day old coke
seems to go out of his way to turn the legendary wit 's classic mistaken identity farce into brutally labored and unfunny hokum .
the story line may be 127 years old ,
's most memorable about circuit
to get at the root psychology of this film
memorable for a peculiar malaise that renders its tension flaccid and
the charm of the first movie is still there , and
at his life
has really done his subject justice
watching this waste of time
hard to understand
another silly hollywood action film
good indication
remains utterly satisfied to remain the same throughout
perception
great marching bands
hates its characters .
19th-century ones
with a tighter editorial process and firmer direction
well , it probably wo n't have you swinging from the trees hooting it 's praises , but it 's definitely worth taking a look .
's not original enough .
is the far superior film .
is well-made
about a life you never knew existed
it 's impossible to care who wins
skateboards
sort the bad guys
remains vividly in memory long
thanks largely
in private
randall wallace film
squareness that would make it the darling of many a kids-and-family-oriented cable channel
wreak havoc
sparkles with the the wisdom and humor of its subjects .
captain
a straightforward bio
keep 80 minutes
-lrb- opening -rrb- dance
the movie 's biggest shocks come from seeing former nymphette juliette lewis playing a salt-of-the-earth mommy named minnie and watching slim travel incognito in a ridiculous wig no respectable halloween costume shop would ever try to sell .
form a remarkably cohesive whole , both visually and thematically , through their consistently sensitive and often exciting treatment of an ignored people .
looks like the six-time winner of the miss hawaiian tropic pageant ,
underlined by neil finn and edmund mcwilliams 's melancholy music , are charged with metaphor , but rarely easy , obvious or self-indulgent .
as a whole
almost dadaist proportions
give a pretty good overall picture of the situation in laramie following the murder of matthew shepard
crane 's life in the classic tradition
a fresh way
covered earlier and much better
the tv cow
tunisian
pretentious , untalented artistes who enjoy moaning about their cruel fate
opening today
i liked it
the slack execution italicizes the absurdity of the premise
a thriller 's rush
the film does hold up pretty well .
career-defining
the real horror may be waiting for us at home
is a goofball movie , in the way that malkovich was
credited to director abdul malik abbott and ernest ` tron ' anderson
it explores the awful complications of one terrifying day
about 3\/4th the fun
a thoughtful and surprisingly affecting portrait of a screwed-up man who dared to mess with some powerful people , seen through the eyes of the idealistic kid who chooses to champion his ultimately losing cause .
gets close to the chimps the same way goodall did , with a serious minded patience , respect and affection
was hot outside
time literally stops on a dime in the tries-so-hard-to-be-cool `` clockstoppers ,
you have to check your brain at the door
a literary detective story is still a detective story and aficionados of the whodunit wo n't be disappointed .
a glib but bouncy bit of sixties-style slickness in which the hero might wind up
watching the powerpuff girls movie
watching a rerun
that chirpy songbird britney spears has popped up with more mindless drivel .
this wretchedly unfunny wannabe comedy
something creepy
makes an amazing breakthrough
with star power , a pop-induced score
national lampoon 's van wilder may aim to be the next animal house , but
liked a lot of the smaller scenes .
wanted a little alien as a friend !
its outrage
lends -lrb- it -rrb- stimulating depth .
a monster chase film
the group 's playful spark
has managed to create an underplayed melodrama about family dynamics and dysfunction that harks back to the spare , unchecked heartache of yasujiro ozu .
be more complex than your average film
is deliberately unsettling
it 's all the stronger because of it
watch marker the essayist at work
the shakespeare parallels
color and creativity
tv episodes
for the evening to end
genevieve
amateurish screenplay
the combustible mixture
offering a case study that exists apart from all the movie 's political ramifications
the acting is fine but the script is about as interesting as a recording of conversations at the wal-mart checkout line
fat , dumb
to celluloid heaven
, unimaginative and derivative
notable largely
expect from a film with this title or indeed from any plympton film
truth can be discerned from non-firsthand experience , and specifically
originality ai n't on the menu , but
anna
a medium-grade network sitcom
its cutesy reliance on movie-specific cliches is n't exactly endearing
eerily suspenseful , deeply absorbing piece
last decade
it 's not very well shot or composed or edited
more special
, ozpetek falls short in showing us antonia 's true emotions
philosophical inquiry
by its costars , spader and gyllenhaal
lame musketeer
ultimately disappoint the action
giving us much this time
to have you scratching your head than hiding under your seat .
with seriously
special effects that run the gamut from cheesy to cheesier to cheesiest
spain 's
an oddly fascinating depiction of an architect of pop culture
horrifying as any in the heart-breakingly extensive annals of white-on-black racism
in the book trying to make the outrage
the marvelous verdu
plot conceits
the underworld urban angst is derivative of martin scorsese 's taxi driver and goodfellas , but this film speaks for itself
in a summer of clones , harvard man is something rare and riveting : a wild ride that relies on more than special effects .
this movie poses
reveals the true intent of her film by carefully selecting interview subjects who will construct a portrait of castro so predominantly charitable it can only be seen as propaganda .
a clever script and skilled actors
counts heart as important as humor
dramatic enlightenment
post-feminist ' romantic
any in the heart-breakingly extensive annals of white-on-black racism
a ripper of a yarn
the jokes are sophomoric , stereotypes are sprinkled everywhere and the acting ranges from bad to bodacious
handsome locations
it 's still a rollicking good time for the most part
are often more predictable than their consequences
like a fourteen-year old ferris bueller
based on three short films and two features ,
was conviction
is an exercise not in biography but in hero worship
treat
see scratch for a lesson in scratching
projects that woman 's doubts
even more indistinct than it is were it not for the striking , quietly vulnerable personality of ms. ambrose
were dylan thomas alive to witness first-time director
to save their children and
funny , somber , absurd , and , finally , achingly sad
a powerful and telling story that examines forbidden love , racial tension , and other issues that are as valid today as they were in the 1950s .
whereas
of wit or charm
would be a lot better if it stuck to betty fisher and left out the other stories
daughter from danang
refreshingly unhibited
the struggle
quiet , patient and tenacious
tailor-made for those who when they were in high school would choose the cliff-notes over reading a full-length classic
ringing cliched to hardened indie-heads
one of those movies that make us pause and think of what we have given up to acquire the fast-paced contemporary society .
the film is ... determined to treat its characters , weak and strong , as fallible human beings , not caricatures , and to carefully delineate the cost of the inevitable conflicts between human urges and an institution concerned with self-preservation .
stereotypes in good fun ,
in neo-hitchcockianism
works out his issues
for someone like judd , who really ought to be playing villains
because panic room is interested in nothing more than sucking you in ... and making you sweat
sustain interest
changing lanes is also a film of freshness , imagination and insight .
one year
emotionally at least -rrb-
indian - , russian
is not quite the career peak
walked away
shot but dull and ankle-deep ` epic .
psychological action film
the torments and angst become almost as operatic to us as they are to her characters
with pitifully few real laughs
cold war paranoia
a low budget
disappointingly , the characters are too strange and dysfunctional , tom included , to ever get under the skin
find something new
the movie that does n't really deliver for country music fans or for family audiences
reduce everything he touches to a shrill , didactic cartoon
that we have n't seen 10,000 times
dearth
the cool bits
a phony relationship
here 's a sadistic bike flick that would have made vittorio de sica proud .
wondered what it would be like to be smack in the middle of a war zone armed with nothing but a camera
he keeps being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good
's the mark of a documentary that works
sudsy
intact
branched
more propaganda
another classic
funnier gags
that comes to mind , while watching eric rohmer 's tribute to a courageous scottish lady
as earnest as a community-college advertisement , american chai is enough to make you put away the guitar , sell the amp , and apply to medical school .
`` big moment ''
stephen norrington-directed predecessor
despite its floating narrative , this is a remarkably accessible and haunting film .
brian
whose sharp intellect is at the very root of his contradictory , self-hating , self-destructive ways
drowned out by director jon purdy 's sledgehammer sap
unintentional
the mill
has enough vitality to justify the notion of creating a screen adaptation of evans ' saga of hollywood excess .
so chooses
a `` spy kids '' sequel opening
a dream image
small place
whether it 's the worst movie of 2002
is so often less than the sum of its parts in today 's hollywood
both exuberantly romantic and serenely melancholy , what time is it there ?
crane 's decline with unblinking candor
might have been acceptable on the printed page of iles ' book
arty and
considerable appeal
on a board
gallic
the concession stand
offering fine acting moments and pungent
that forgoes
tonight
be having a collective heart attack
shows why , after only three films , director\/co-writer jacques audiard , though little known in this country , belongs in the very top rank of french filmmakers
standard plot
images and surround sound effects of people
plunges you into a reality that is , more often then not , difficult and sad ,
coming down off of miramax 's deep shelves
of two families in crisis -- and of two girls whose friendship is severely tested by bad luck and their own immaturity
like horrible poetry
secretary manages a neat trick , bundling the flowers of perversity , comedy and romance into a strangely tempting bouquet of a movie .
an awful lot like life -- gritty , awkward and ironic
a few nice twists in a standard plot
mario
about the limbo of grief and how truth-telling
who is a welcome relief from the usual two-dimensional offerings
that will surely be profane , politically
is one of world cinema 's most wondrously gifted artists and
personalities
sidesteps
hartley adds enough quirky and satirical touches in the screenplay to keep the film entertaining .
as the outcome of a globetrotters-generals game
's never as solid as you want it to be
complex portrait of a modern israel
like a change in -lrb- herzog 's -rrb- personal policy
as rude and profane as ever , always hilarious and , most of the time , absolutely
twisted
the r rating
all the period 's volatile romantic lives
's the pianist
phantom menace
just about more stately than any contemporary movie this year
visual style
chan and
an actor 's movie
one could wish for
is n't just a poor fit with kieslowski 's lyrical pessimism
of the artist three days before his death
wan
any scenes that might have required genuine acting from ms. spears
for harvesting purposes
directed without the expected flair or imagination by hong kong master john woo , windtalkers airs just about every cliche in the war movie compendium across its indulgent two-hour-and-fifteen-minute length .
should have a stirring time at this beautifully drawn movie
pack your knitting needles
that peculiar tension of being too dense & about nothing at all
a wonderful but sometimes confusing flashback
an enthusiastic charm in fire that makes the formula fresh again
's affecting , amusing , sad and reflective .
would require many sessions on the couch of dr. freud .
an album of photos
aimed squarely at the least demanding of demographic groups : very small children who will be delighted simply to spend more time with familiar cartoon characters .
lists and ways
take longer to heal : the welt on johnny knoxville 's stomach from a riot-control projectile or my own tortured psyche
of quiet endurance , of common concern ,
who respond more strongly to storytelling than computer-generated effects
death to smoochy tells a moldy-oldie , not-nearly - as-nasty - as-it - thinks-it-is joke .
profoundly moving documentary
at least in my opinion
its tagline
she 's a best-selling writer of self-help books who ca n't help herself
the hackneyed story
a backstage must-see for true fans
trying to go
thrillers actually thrilled
messianic
the jury who bestowed star hoffman 's brother gordy with the waldo salt screenwriting award at 2002 's sundance festival
it wo n't harm anyone , but neither can i think of a very good reason to rush right out and see it
wednesday
that result in some terrific setpieces
from a completist 's checklist rather than
seems to be coasting .
extends to his supple understanding of the role that brown played in american culture as an athlete , a movie star , and an image of black indomitability
in the movies
reason to be in the theater beyond wilde 's wit and the actors ' performances
lost and desolate people
as monumental as disney 's 1937 breakthrough snow white and the seven dwarfs
other than the very sluggish pace -rrb-
small-town competition
'll bet most parents had thought
watch for about thirty seconds before you say to yourself
have meant the internet short saving ryan 's privates
crawlies
poking their genitals into fruit pies
perfect teaming
one that spans time and reveals meaning
jackie chan movies are a guilty pleasure
, all the interesting developments are processed in 60 minutes
they never succeed in really rattling the viewer
she is a lioness
on his sentimental journey of the heart
about half of them are funny ,
by a strong sense of humanism
has a customarily jovial air but a deficit of flim-flam inventiveness
we want the funk -
persistent
is a quest story as grand as the lord of the rings
so much tongue-in-cheek
abysmal
been made for the tube
a new idea
will find their humor-seeking dollars best spent elsewhere .
history course
by treating female follies with a satirical style
a provocative piece
just about everyone involved here
upscale audiences hungry for quality and a nostalgic , twisty yarn that will keep them guessing
was produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by joel schumacher ,
offer any insights that have n't been thoroughly debated in the media
an american -lrb-
does n't work because there is no foundation for it
otar iosseliani 's
both people 's capacity for evil and
an hour-and-a-half-long commercial
red dragon '' is entertaining .
it 's not nearly long enough
is a subzero version of monsters , inc. , without the latter 's imagination , visual charm or texture .
brilliant director
set among orthodox jews on the west bank , joseph cedar 's time
there are many tense scenes in trapped
it 's dark but has wonderfully funny moments ; you care about the characters
have made the film more cohesive
a torrent of emotion
what allows it to rank with its worthy predecessors
in its observation of just how much more grueling and time-consuming the illusion of work is than actual work
message-movie
turn it
is so relentlessly harmless that it almost wins you over in the end
madness or love
cult item
is the genre 's definitive , if disingenuous , feature
most antsy
would have saved this film a world of hurt
has an unmistakable , easy joie de vivre
'm sure the filmmakers found this a remarkable and novel concept
mistake .
the `` queen ''
used to burn every print of the film
could n't have done in half an hour
disparate elements
and church meetings
fashioning
mildly unimpressive
i 'll stay with the stage versions , however , which bite cleaner , and deeper .
too calm and thoughtful
at every turn of elizabeth berkley 's flopping dolphin-gasm
is certainly not number 1
a sad ending
of the cleverest , most deceptively amusing comedies of the year
fudged
its cutesy reliance on movie-specific cliches
of man or of one another
to which it succeeds
-lrb- halloween ii -rrb-
overall , cletis tout is a winning comedy that excites the imagination and tickles the funny bone .
might wind up remembering with a degree of affection rather than revulsion
precisely when you think it 's in danger of going wrong
covers this territory with wit and originality
the most high-concept sci fi adventures attempted for the screen
to have given up on in favor of sentimental war movies in the vein of ` we were soldiers
the back row
triumphantly sermonize
curling may be a unique sport
entrapment
delight
frequently veers into corny sentimentality , probably
been remarkable
the christ allegory does n't work because there is no foundation for it
such exuberance and passion
in other words , about as bad a film
's nothing more satisfying during a summer of event movies than a spy thriller like the bourne identity that 's packed with just as much intelligence as action .
aficionados
conjures a lynch-like vision of the rotting underbelly of middle america
should have been the ultimate imax trip
as searching for a quarter in a giant pile of elephant feces ... positively dreadful
unintentionally
splashed
separate
to reviewers
a rancorous curiosity :
travel-agency video
it 's not particularly subtle
genteel , prep-school quality
determined to uncover the truth and hopefully inspire action
is funny , charming and quirky in her feature film acting debut as amy
it 's quite diverting nonsense .
starts to smack of a hallmark hall of fame , with a few four letter words thrown in that are generally not heard on television .
only at the prospect of beck 's next project
lamer instincts
deserved better than a ` direct-to-video ' release
star trek : nemesis is even more suggestive of a 65th class reunion mixer where only eight surviving members show up -- and there 's nothing to drink .
being latently gay
irrational
's dissecting
some delicate subject matter
learn along the way about vicarious redemption
a comedian who starts off promisingly but then proceeds to flop
godard 's movies
comprise a powerful and reasonably fulfilling gestalt
n't
get to its subjects ' deaths
leaks out of the movie , flattening its momentum with about an hour to go .
, the screenplay by billy ray and terry george leaves something to be desired .
a dish
is likely to cause massive cardiac arrest if taken in large doses
is not subtle
the alchemical transmogrification
the kid stays in the picture
... have made the old boy 's characters more quick-witted than any english lit
that this movie is supposed to warm our hearts
might be going on inside each trailer park you drive past -- even if it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster
the cast and crew did n't sign a pact to burn the negative and the script and pretend the whole thing never existed
over the land-based ` drama
the pacing is deadly , the narration helps little and naipaul , a juicy writer , is negated
isabelle huppert ... again shows uncanny skill in getting under the skin of her characters
if you really want to understand what this story is really all about
it 's like going to a house party and watching the host defend himself against a frothing ex-girlfriend .
pleasure to watch
is a risky venture that never quite goes where you expect and often surprises you with unexpected comedy
handled well
an unsettling picture
the era of the sopranos
the lightest , most breezy movie steven spielberg has made in more than a decade .
of a self-destructive man
technical
lector
just about the surest bet
be commended for illustrating the merits of fighting hard for something that really matters
in this remarkable and memorable film
india
the imaginary sport it projects onto the screen -- loud , violent and mindless
into a superman
young american
sophisticated in the worst way
dark visions
it 's hard to resist his enthusiasm , even if the filmmakers come up with nothing original in the way of slapstick sequences
the cheesiest monsters this side of a horror spoof , which they is n't
the weird thing about the santa clause 2 , purportedly a children 's movie ,
it was an honest effort and
color schemes
director of the resonant and sense-spinning run lola run
shallow styles
called ces wild .
watching as it develops
is priceless
fellow survivors
that makes you appreciate original romantic comedies like punch-drunk love
entirely successful
wonderful , ghastly film
nothing happens
sewer rats
delia
recommend snow dogs
so downbeat
egoyan 's work often elegantly considers various levels of reality and uses shifting points of view , but here he has constructed a film so labyrinthine that it defeats his larger purpose
prostituted muse
-lrb- a -rrb- rare movie that makes us
megaplexes
a life you never knew existed
for money
to you
chance encounters
for a movie about the power of poetry and passion , there is precious little of either .
the dubious feat
gaps
convenient , hole-ridden plotting
afghan
wears down the story 's more cerebral , and likable , plot elements .
the same love story
so bland and
narratively complex
90-minute dud
the new film is a subzero version of monsters , inc. , without the latter 's imagination , visual charm or texture .
family fare .
to ultimately disappoint the action
, it still manages to build to a terrifying , if obvious , conclusion
it progresses in such a low-key manner that it risks monotony
odd , intriguing
kiddie entertainment
's hard to shake the feeling that it was intended to be a different kind of film
the end of my aisle 's walker
of dazzling entertainment
's with the unexplained baboon cameo ?
-lrb- at least -rrb- moore is a real charmer .
well made but uninvolving
is a film about the irksome , tiresome nature of complacency that remains utterly satisfied to remain the same throughout
a far smoother ride
sometimes surreal
look at the effects of living a dysfunctionally privileged lifestyle
who enjoys intentionally introducing your kids to films which will cause loads of irreparable damage that years and years of costly analysis could never fix
little vidgame pit
observe and record the lives of women torn apart by a legacy of abuse
begins on a high note
a cruelly funny twist on teen comedy packed with inventive cinematic tricks and an ironically killer soundtrack
stevens ' vibrant creative instincts
of two things
true impact
the misconceived final 5
conducted work
comes from its vintage schmaltz
an unhappy , repressed and twisted personal life
be remembered as one of -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- better films
touches the heart and the funnybone thanks to the energetic and always surprising performance by rachel griffiths .
support structure
hope and
the stunts in the tuxedo seem tired and , what 's worse , routine
part of
gondry
's better suited for the history or biography channel
the first narrative film
three-hour running time
the experiences of zishe and
a problem
into my world war ii memories
might want to think twice before booking passage
'til
the campy results
in an american film
suspend
emotionally and spiritually compelling journey
a rip-roaring comedy action fest that 'll put hairs on your chest .
everything is delivered with such conviction that it 's hard not to be carried away
we see
another retelling
sorvino makes the princess seem smug and cartoonish ,
delivers the goods
her life half-asleep suddenly wake up
most impressive
in a horror movie
seem to melt away in the face of the character 's blank-faced optimism
all three women deliver remarkable performances .
's a funny no-brainer
performed a difficult task
intimacy and precision
put on by spader and gyllenhaal
gluing you to the edge of your seat
be made
hyped to be because it plays everything too safe
i predict there will be plenty of female audience members drooling over michael idemoto as michael
between realistic characters
backyard
constantly touching , surprisingly funny ,
contrived and predictable
as tom green 's freddie got fingered
's at once laughable and compulsively watchable , in its committed dumbness
david caesar
is about irrational , unexplainable life
a predictable outcome and
, is wry and engrossing .
makes the clothes
a pure participatory event that malnourished intellectuals will gulp down in a frenzy .
wears its heart on the sleeve of its gaudy hawaiian shirt
might have been an eerie thriller
the improbable `` formula 51 '' is somewhat entertaining
dimensional
, egoyan has done too much .
i liked the original short story but this movie , even at an hour and twenty-some minutes , it 's too long and it goes nowhere
often enough to keep men
its parade of predecessors
for the boho art-house crowd , the burning sensation
made nature film and a tribute to a woman whose passion for this region and its inhabitants still shines in her quiet blue eyes .
a given
the rock 's
rooting for the film
sad
an earnest try at beachcombing verismo
not for holm 's performance
of good kids and bad seeds
many times as we have fingers to count on
, and scared to admit how much they may really need the company of others
everything rob reiner and
nearly as graphic but much
when a documentary fails to live up to -- or offer any new insight into -- its chosen topic
unfocused , excruciatingly tedious
every other tale
this premise
's not as awful as some of the recent hollywood trip tripe
so director nick cassavetes
real visual charge to the filmmaking
elegant wit and artifice
oedekerk 's realization
thought would leave you cold
those young whippersnappers
about halfway through
tommy
to dramatize life 's messiness from inside out , in all its strange quirks
is -rrb- a fascinating character ,
tunney
the universal theme of becoming a better person through love
dreamed up such blatant and sickening product placement in a movie
jealousy
us to laugh because he acts so goofy all the time
who is great fun to watch performing in a film that is only mildly diverting
, think an action film disguised as a war tribute is disgusting to begin with
a young chinese woman , ah na
are too
the film is strictly routine .
shankman
but a camera
amusing and
some
synergistic
as refreshing as a drink from a woodland stream .
for mike tyson 's e
very , very far
buy the soundtrack
despite all the backstage drama
vin diesel , seth green
the somber pacing and lack of dramatic fireworks
at in metropolis you hate to tear your eyes away from the images long enough to read the subtitles
facing change
all have big round eyes and japanese names
ongoing - and unprecedented -
the villain
ca n't go wrong
thrills and extreme emotions
assimilated into this newfangled community
nohe 's documentary about the event is sympathetic without being gullible :
when the now computerized yoda finally reveals his martial artistry
brings an irresistible blend of warmth and humor and a consistent embracing humanity in the face of life 's harshness
sit in neutral , hoping for a stiff wind to blow it
enjoy the perfectly pitched web of tension
bigelow
this is n't a movie
rekindles the muckraking , soul-searching spirit of the ` are we a sick society
the entire point of a shaggy dog story , of course , is that it goes nowhere ,
here and now
gutsy and
a thin line
interesting meditation
... expands the horizons of boredom to the point of collapse , turning into a black hole of dullness , from which no interesting concept can escape .
is not , as the main character suggests , ` what if ?
stop watching
's being conned right up to the finale
to force himself on people and into situations that would make lesser men run for cover
, jean-luc godard continues to baffle the faithful with his games of hide-and-seek .
its share of belly laughs -lrb- including a knockout of a closing line -rrb-
are great rewards here
style cross-country adventure
lisa rinzler 's cinematography may be lovely , but
as mild escapism
of stamina and vitality
the reassuring manner of a beautifully sung holiday carol
gives everyone
many inconsistencies
proud of her rubenesque physique
mullan 's
, it probably wo n't have you swinging from the trees hooting it 's praises
match the power of their surroundings
hold society in place
the idea is more interesting than the screenplay , which lags badly in the middle and lurches between not-very-funny comedy , unconvincing dramatics and some last-minute action strongly reminiscent of run lola run .
outside
a james bond series
a skateboard
respecting
emotionally and
certain poignancy
could ever be .
nostra
swimming
the vulgar , sexist , racist humour
the cleanflicks version of ` love story , ' with ali macgraw 's profanities replaced by romance-novel platitudes
beckons us all
a sensitive
the only young people who possibly will enjoy it are infants ... who might be distracted by the movie 's quick movements and sounds .
china in recent years
tell you
skims over
paunchy
in its impact
bloodwork is n't a terrible movie , just a stultifyingly obvious one -- an unrewarding collar for a murder mystery .
an unexpectedly sweet story of sisterhood .
is not ` who ? '
, i hate it .
mainstream audiences have rarely seen
of its aspiration to be a true ` epic '
with disorienting force
he 's in
the ones that do n't come off
most of mostly martha
every now and again , a movie comes along to remind us of how very bad a motion picture can truly be .
in the woods
clever and unflinching in its comic barbs , slap her is a small but rewarding comedy that takes aim at contemporary southern adolescence and never lets up .
hears
, larky documentary
at the very least , his secret life will leave you thinking
gag two or three times
with nutty cliches and far too much dialogue
the all-too-familiar dramatic arc
's probably not easy to make such a worthless film
the toilet seat
, kissing jessica steinis quirky , charming and often hilarious .
twists .
indisputably spooky
against the frozen winter landscapes of grenoble and geneva
goes out into public ,
young kitten
as splendid-looking as this particular film
few things
a doa dud from frame one .
that it could become a cult classic
notable for its sheer audacity and openness
, as much as it is for angelique , the -lrb- opening -rrb- dance guarantees karmen 's enthronement among the cinema 's memorable women .
assumes
it 's a great american adventure and a wonderful film to bring to imax .
philosophical emptiness and maddeningly sedate pacing
has any sting to it , as if woody is afraid of biting the hand that has finally , to some extent , warmed up to him .
her love depraved leads meet , -lrb- denis ' -rrb- story becomes a hopeless , unsatisfying muddle
a paper skeleton
blind date , only less
quietly lyrical tale probes the ambiguous welcome extended by iran to the afghani refugees who streamed across its borders , desperate for work and food .
of living a dysfunctionally privileged lifestyle
a greater knowledge of the facts of cuban music
are totally estranged from reality .
, it still comes off as a touching , transcendent love story .
unsteady
and nanette burstein
satisfyingly odd and intriguing a tale
grinning
a deficit
who has come to new york city to replace past tragedy with the american dream
make a credible case for reports from the afterlife and a lot more time on the romantic urgency that 's at the center of the story
preposterous
this is one summer film that satisfies
to melt away in the face of the character 's blank-faced optimism
respond more strongly to storytelling
do get the distinct impression that this franchise is drawing to a close .
to rush right out and see it
uncomfortably strained
-lrb- haneke -rrb-
tortured and self-conscious material
a wonderful life marathons and bored
the riveting performances by the incredibly flexible cast make love a joy to behold .
barney 's
to make this a comedy or serious drama
of a historical event
the film was n't preachy , but it was feminism by the book .
each season marks a new start
that every possible angle has been exhausted by documentarians
you 'll derive from this choppy and sloppy affair
of a screenplay
adrian
the awkwardness of human life
have read ` seeking anyone with acting ambition but no sense of pride or shame
the film 's background
do best - being teenagers
an often intense character study
most at women 's expense
its contemporaries
to emerge from the traffic jam of holiday movies
comes across as stick figures reading lines from a teleprompter .
the voices of men and women
craig bartlett 's
with a company of strictly a-list players
all of their pity and terror
1999 guy ritchie
the only thing scary about feardotcom is that the filmmakers and studio are brazen enough to attempt to pass this stinker off as a scary movie .
with a few remarks so geared
may have been inspired by blair witch
tears
of so-bad-they
loud , silly , stupid and pointless .
an elegant and sly deadpan comedy .
which becomes something about how lame it is to try and evade your responsibilities
spinning a web of dazzling entertainment may be overstating it , but
all of his actors
plumbing arrangements and mind games
the layers of soap-opera emotion
is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma
in from an episode of miami vice
seen before
an engrossing iranian film about two itinerant teachers
just a simple fable done in an artless sytle , but it 's tremendously moving
are only
thumbs
a film that strays past the two and a half mark
caught but the audience gets pure escapism
sorority boys , which is as bad at it is cruel
been hoping for
platinum-blonde
effecting
me one way or the other
of me territory
sure to get more out of the latter experience
looks neat
animatronic
know what you did last winter
terrors
one thing to read about or rail against the ongoing - and unprecedented - construction project going on over our heads
it 's difficult to tell who the other actors in the movie are
this cliff notes edition
from their lofty perch , that finally makes sex with strangers , which opens today in the new york metropolitan area , so distasteful
he 's the con , and you 're just the mark .
it does n't disappoint .
raging throughout this three-hour effort
computer animation
magic and whimsy for children , a heartfelt romance for teenagers and a compelling argument about death
the hackneyed story about an affluent damsel in distress who decides to fight her bully of a husband
election
costner movies are known for
a stirring tribute
despite the film 's bizarre developments
feels less the product of loving , well integrated homage and more like a mere excuse for the wan , thinly sketched story .
welcome or accept the trials of henry kissinger as faithful portraiture
riveting
reminiscent of gong li and a vivid personality
the music makes a nice album , the food is enticing and italy beckons us all
beautifully crafted and cooly unsettling ...
where changing lanes is going to take you
called a solid success , although there 's plenty of evidence here to indicate clooney might have better luck next time
the delirium of post , pre , and extant stardom
lisa bazadona and grace woodard
trusting
damaged people
diminishing his stature from oscar-winning master
cheatfully
white-knuckled and unable to look away
v.s.
few sleepless hours
to be a boy truly in love with a girl
started out as a taut contest of wills between bacon and theron , deteriorates into a protracted and
a dark little morality tale
rely on dumb gags , anatomical humor , or character cliches
the lazy material and the finished product 's unshapely look
ill-timed
the midwest that held my interest precisely because it did n't try to
a peek
modern master
sepia-tinted
sappy
temper what could 've been an impacting film .
rolls around
fiercely clever and subtle
something different over actually pulling it off
bold colors
diaz
a little-remembered world
fun family movie
save for a few comic turns
what he gets instead has all the lyricism of a limerick scrawled in a public restroom
finely crafted
think it 's a tougher picture than it is
mother and daughter
loses himself to the film 's circular structure
the silence of the lambs
it 's not exactly worth the bucks to expend the full price for a date , but when it comes out on video
, i guess a space station in the year 2455 can be crossed off the list of ideas for the inevitable future sequels -lrb- hey , do n't shoot the messenger -rrb- .
a wacky , screwball comedy
twenty-three movies into a mostly magnificent directorial career , clint eastwood 's efficiently minimalist style finally has failed him .
the film 's final hour , where nearly all the previous unseen material resides , is unconvincing soap opera that tornatore was right to cut .
mid-range
while certainly clever in spots , this too-long , spoofy update of shakespeare 's macbeth does n't sustain a high enough level of invention .
with increasingly amused irony
eloquently about the symbiotic relationship between art and life
this slight coming-of-age\/coming-out tale
the 1980s
'd think by now
effective enough
ransacks its archives for a quick-buck sequel .
elbowed aside
afflicts so many movies about writers
hem the movie in every bit as much as life hems in the spirits of these young women .
directs , ideally
as more of a poetic than a strict reality , creating an intriguing species of artifice that gives the lady and the duke something of a theatrical air
a throwback war movie that fails on so many levels
, it 's clear that washington most certainly has a new career ahead of him
so many complicated facial expressions
will be well worth your time .
they were inevitably consigned
memory , resistance and artistic transcendence
written a more credible script , though
fresh good looks and an ease in front of the camera
jaunt
the ending does n't work ... but most of the movie works so well i 'm almost recommending it , anyway -- maybe not to everybody , but certainly to people with a curiosity about how a movie can go very right , and then step wrong .
-lrb- swimfan -rrb-
tedious it makes the silly spy vs. spy film the sum of all fears , starring ben affleck , seem downright hitchcockian
the actresses may have worked up a back story for the women they portray so convincingly ,
that trademark grin
that would make them redeemable
much more watchable
dictums
the film sounds like the stuff of lurid melodrama ,
one family
about making the right choice in the face of tempting alternatives
squeeze out
its own importance
should be tried as a war criminal
overexposed
say for plenty of movies
breathtaking landscapes
that moral favorite
lacking in chills
top-notch action powers this romantic drama
it 's a dish that 's best served cold
cliched dialogue
his performance
with passion and attitude
throws in enough clever and unexpected twists to make the formula feel fresh .
bonus
to 1994 's surprise family
skirmishes
who re-invents himself
bears bears
about campus depravity
the film 's sopranos gags
the mood for an intelligent weepy
nuclear
of a globetrotters-generals game
to overtake the comedy
narrative arc
cardboard
it could be a lot better if it were , well , more adventurous .
be liberating
limp biscuit
director abel ferrara
beautifully sung
wholesome fantasy
ethnic sleeper
norrington-directed
is more puzzling than unsettling
large-format film
it thumbs down due to the endlessly repetitive scenes of embarrassment
many a parent and their teen -lrb- or preteen -rrb- kid
an important , original talent in international cinema
a -rrb- soulless
boredom
denis forges out of the theories of class -
alternately melancholic
the suppression of its tucked away
his role as -lrb- jason bourne -rrb-
something to say
wide
of engaging diatribes
is spot
many film
arnold schwarzenegger , jean-claud van damme or
a feat
cuteness , amy 's career success -lrb- she 's a best-selling writer of self-help books who ca n't help herself -rrb- , and
in really rattling the viewer
a colorful , vibrant introduction
none of this is meaningful or memorable , but frosting is n't , either , and
of exotic creatures
time waster '
makes wilco a big deal
go your emotions
like the killer in insomnia
rises above the level of a telanovela
the sadness and obsession
defend himself
the punch lines that miss
thought , `` hey
without context -- journalistic or historical
fourth
greenlight
fledgling democracies
thought was going to be really awful
onto a different path
-rrb- taste for `` shock humor '' will wear thin on all
who escapes for a holiday in venice
to rudd , whose portrait of a therapy-dependent flakeball spouting french malapropisms
`` what really happened ? ''
so relentlessly harmless
in its final surprising shots
the plight of a callow rich boy who is forced to choose between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
get back to your car in the parking lot
part romance novel
done in mostly
cannon 's
destined to be measured against anthony asquith 's acclaimed 1952 screen adaptation .
historically significant ,
the movie straddles the fence between escapism and social commentary , and on both sides it falls short .
mark wahlberg and thandie newton
chefs
laura cahill
it 's neither as funny nor as charming as it thinks it is
a good yarn-spinner
-lrb- if tragic -rrb-
, and rousing
has all the enjoyable randomness of a very lively dream and so
all fairness
the fascination comes in the power of the huston performance , which seems so larger than life and yet so fragile , and in the way the ivan character accepts the news of his illness so quickly but still finds himself unable to react
flower-power
strained chelsea walls
depends a lot on how interesting and likable you find them .
modern man
that are the trademark of several of his performances
ever seen before , and yet completely familiar
video games
what -- and
of my situation
entirely irresistible
the menu
for pure venality -- that 's giving it the old college try
evans is -rrb- a fascinating character , and deserves a better vehicle than this facetious smirk of a movie .
to make them
owed
1960s rebellion
ralph fiennes and jennifer lopez
attics
set the cause of woman warriors back decades
mulan ''
a pint-sized ` goodfellas ' designed to appeal to the younger set , it 's not a very good movie in any objective sense , but it does mostly hold one 's interest .
a minor treat
the determination of pinochet 's victims to seek justice ,
a world that is very , very far from the one most of us inhabit
me want to bolt the theater in the first 10 minutes
finally
to the role
any color or warmth
a rumor of angels does n't just slip
forgets
the familiar , funny surface
the globe
takes a walking-dead , cop-flick subgenre
which never reach satisfying conclusions
paxton is surprisingly brilliant , deftly sewing together what could have been a confusing and horrifying vision into an intense and engrossing head-trip .
spreading
michael jordan
smarter and
compare
horror '' movie
pays earnest homage to turntablists and beat jugglers , old schoolers and current innovators
a very entertaining , thought-provoking film
large dose
in action films
an inspired portrait of male-ridden angst and the emotional blockage that accompanies this human condition
own breezy , distracted rhythms
circa 1960
may pick up new admirers
philippe , who makes oliver far more interesting than the character 's lines would suggest , and
boundary-hopping
anti-virus
tries its best
be shocked to discover that seinfeld 's real life is boring
is one of the biggest disappointments of the year
a visionary marvel
of pluto nash
for one more member of his little band , a professional screenwriter
killed a president
has a customarily jovial air but a deficit of flim-flam
back and forth ca n't help but become a bit tedious
for no apparent reason except
welcome to see a chinese film depict a homosexual relationship in a mature and frank fashion
with a bracingly nasty accuracy
it falls far short of poetry ,
its cutesy reliance
, this will be an enjoyable choice for younger kids .
story or
trusted audiences to understand a complex story , and left off the film 's predictable denouement
masterpiece theatre '
surprisingly sweet and gentle
that excites the imagination and tickles the funny bone
is a nonstop hoot
spite of all that he 's witnessed
taken seriously
brown snake
excellent cast
into something both ugly and mindless
daring and beautifully made
most of the writing in the movie
, bloody sunday is a sobering recount of a very bleak day in derry .
weighted down with slow , uninvolving storytelling and flat acting .
every step
the cast is spot on and
makes it to the boiling point
lavishly , exhilaratingly tasteless .
, generosity and diplomacy
know a star
and inside information
for purposes of bland hollywood romance
payami tries to raise some serious issues about iran 's electoral process
i have no problem with `` difficult '' movies , or movies that ask the audience to meet them halfway and connect the dots instead of having things all spelled out .
it ca n't escape its past , and
piece to watch with kids and use to introduce video as art
gives the lie
`` punch-drunk love ''
a spectacular completion one
take the grandkids or the grandparents
the affection
a distinct rarity ,
`` big trouble '' is funny , harmless and as substantial as a tub of popcorn with extra butter .
in distress
a con artist and
look at a girl in tight pants and big tits
the animation is competent , and some of the gags are quite funny , but jonah ... never shakes the oppressive , morally superior good-for-you quality that almost automatically accompanies didactic entertainment
even the most retiring heart to venture forth
sit open-mouthed before the screen , not screaming but yawning
, emotional , rocky-like
lucy liu never comes together
the biggest problem i have -lrb- other than the very sluggish pace -rrb- is we never really see her esther blossom as an actress , even though her talent is supposed to be growing .
you go into the theater expecting a scary , action-packed chiller
rambling incoherence
episode ii -- attack of the clones is a technological exercise that lacks juice and delight .
those visual in-jokes ,
ali 's
is a phenomenal band with such an engrossing story that will capture the minds and hearts of many
weighted down with slow ,
the aging sandeman
the spinning styx sting like bees
he a reluctant villain
last 15 minutes
with the impression that you should have gotten more out of it than you did
boozy
the case for a strong education and good teachers being more valuable in the way they help increase an average student 's self-esteem , and not strictly in the knowledge imparted .
national basketball association
of costumes in castles
ca n't avoid a fatal mistake in the modern era
a clunky tv-movie approach to detailing a chapter in the life of the celebrated irish playwright , poet and drinker
sad but endearing characters do extremely unconventional things
as bad
is without a doubt a memorable directorial debut from king hunk
weirdness
combustible
another entertaining
much while
ratchets up the stirring soundtrack , throws in a fish-out-of-water gag and
as with the shipping news before it
use the word `` new '' in its title
could only be made by african-americans because of its broad racial insensitivity towards african-americans
should n't
no one can doubt the filmmakers ' motives , but the guys still feels counterproductive
pointing his camera through the smeared windshield of his rental car
some movie star charisma
it establishes its ominous mood and tension swiftly , and if the suspense never rises to a higher level , it is nevertheless maintained throughout
, folks , it does n't work .
we have come to love
surprisingly shoddy
unsettling subject matter
are to ourselves and each other
the recent argentine film son
be really awful
followed by the bad idea
nudity
inconsistent , meandering , and sometimes dry
too happy to argue much
in the crowd
own preciousness
his latest effort ,
thrills , too many flashbacks
thumbs up
wimmer
talented , charismatic and tragically
the horizons of boredom to the point of collapse , turning into a black hole of dullness , from which no interesting concept can escape
knucklehead
acknowledges and celebrates the glorious chicanery and self-delusion of this most american of businesses
a severe case
the overall impact the movie could have had
the actress and director peter kosminsky never get the audience to break through the wall her character erects
's dying fall .
caught up
important developments
starts off promisingly
have liked it more if it had just gone that one step further
clueless does south fork
of humor about itself , a playful spirit and a game cast
john q
this clever and very satisfying picture is more accurately chabrolian .
thriller directorial debut for traffic scribe gaghan has all the right parts , but the pieces do n't quite fit together .
evoke any sort of naturalism on the set
nohe has made a decent ` intro ' documentary , but he feels like a spectator and not a participant .
given life when a selection appears in its final form -lrb- in `` last dance '' -rrb-
the funniest 5 minutes to date in this spy comedy franchise
boisterous energy
if you 're over 25 , have an iq over 90 , and have a driver 's license
part recipe book
its flabbergasting principals , 14-year-old robert macnaughton , 6-year-old drew barrymore and 10-year-old henry thomas ,
on the whodunit level as its larger themes
there 's an epic here , but you have to put it together yourself .
the picture feels as if everyone making it lost their movie mojo .
your imagination
overwrought existentialism
starting point
the top japanese animations of recent vintage
an exhausting family drama about a porcelain empire
the remarkable feat
squeeze too many elements
nicholas nickleby is too much like a fragment of an underdone potato .
the film may not hit as hard as some of the better drug-related pictures , but it still manages to get a few punches in .
has the hurried , badly cobbled look of the 1959 godzilla , which combined scenes of a japanese monster flick with canned shots of raymond burr commenting on the monster 's path of destruction
is the film equivalent of a lovingly rendered coffee table book .
it lacks the compassion , good-natured humor and the level of insight that made -lrb- eyre 's -rrb- first film something of a sleeper success .
druggy
discover that tian 's meticulous talent has not withered during his enforced hiatus
promising work-in-progress
with shimizu
suggests , ` what if
during
generic slasher-movie nonsense , but it 's not without style .
know what it wants to be
the lines work
the shooting
's nothing exactly wrong
plastered
are more shots of children smiling for the camera than typical documentary footage which hurts the overall impact of the film .
its characters , its stars and its audience
one character
too many scenes
suckers
seldom hammy ,
hallucinatory
to ask about bad company
a boatload
catherine breillat 's fat girl
an eerily suspenseful , deeply absorbing piece
family dysfunctional drama
that it progresses in such a low-key manner that it risks monotony
mother\/daughter struggle
either a longtime tolkien fan or a movie-going neophyte
a compelling argument
, ' we nod in agreement .
zip
this claustrophobic concept
with a more original story instead of just slapping extreme humor and gross-out gags
root psychology
shyamalan should stop trying to please his mom .
... you 'll have an idea of the film 's creepy , scary effectiveness .
is n't something to be taken seriously
shake
around to capture the chaos of france in the 1790 's
a must for fans of british cinema , if only because so many titans of the industry are along for the ride .
is the deadpan comic face of its star , jean reno , who resembles sly stallone in a hot sake half-sleep .
set out to lampoon , anyway .
abandoned ,
its story of actorly existential despair than for its boundary-hopping formal innovations and glimpse into another kind of chinese
the laws
fantasy pablum
from orbit
executed with such gentle but insistent sincerity ,
- greaseballs mob action-comedy .
well intentioned
as a possible argentine american beauty reeks like a room stacked with pungent flowers
fresh-faced as its young-guns cast
offers some flashy twists and
the last few cloying moments
rises in its courageousness , and comedic employment .
at things that explode into flame
breaking glass and
the eccentric and the strange
you may be surprised at the variety of tones in spielberg 's work .
ally mcbeal-style fantasy sequences
undogmatic
business plans
are simply named the husband , the wife and the kidnapper , emphasizing the disappointingly generic nature of the entire effort
a cogent defense of the film as entertainment , or
is more in love
achival
a summer popcorn movie
story to fill two hours
retains an extraordinary faith in the ability of images to communicate the truth of the world around him
yet there 's no denying the potency of miller 's strange , fleeting brew of hopeful perseverance and hopeless closure .
a violent initiation rite for the audience , as much as it is for angelique , the -lrb- opening -rrb- dance guarantees karmen 's enthronement among the cinema 's memorable women .
achieves its emotional power and moments of revelation with restraint and a delicate ambiguity .
there should have been a more compelling excuse to pair susan sarandon and goldie hawn .
journalistic or
in its combination of entertainment and evangelical
of more disciplined grade-grubbers
86
get your money back
screaming captain
a simple
recesses
slides downhill as soon as macho action conventions assert themselves .
good spaghetti western
on more than special effects
a pretty good team
astonishingly witless script
this year 's
of a film that are still looking for a common through-line
thrills and a mystery devoid
hoping the nifty premise will create enough interest to make up for an unfocused screenplay
delivers a terrific performance in this fascinating portrait of a modern lothario
louis
best and most mature
of isolation and frustration
mostly honest , this somber picture reveals itself slowly , intelligently , artfully .
a dark pit having a nightmare about bad cinema
bouts
visceral sense
in the knowledge imparted
the insinuation of mediocre acting or
contrived plot points
a mesmerizing cinematic poem
boredom to the point of collapse , turning into a black hole of dullness ,
could very well clinch him this year 's razzie
that was a long , long time ago .
wheezy
lasting impression
dodger
tables
the series ' message about making the right choice in the face of tempting alternatives
on hammy at times
stale material
more palatable
pouty-lipped poof
with this masterful , flawless film , -lrb- wang -rrb- emerges in the front ranks of china 's now numerous , world-renowned filmmakers .
to much more than trite observations on the human condition
experience that finds warmth in the coldest environment and makes each crumb of emotional comfort
corcuera 's
fanboy ` what if
these components combine into one terrific story with lots of laughs .
cgi effects
are breathtaking
his grasp
entertainment value
low rent from frame one .
to the experience of seeing the scorpion king
of early extreme sports , this peek into the 1970s skateboard revolution
at the prospect of the human race splitting in two
obvious reasons
merges bits and pieces from fighting games , wire fu , horror movies , mystery , james bond , wrestling , sci-fi and anime into one big bloody stew
pushes too hard to make this a comedy or serious drama
roman polanski 's the pianist
although it starts off so bad that you feel like running out screaming , it eventually works its way up to merely bad rather than painfully awful .
the contrived nature of its provocative conclusion
on the animal planet
eludes madonna and , playing a charmless witch
doldrums
vibrant whirlwind
like a splendid meal
`` spider-man is better than any summer blockbuster we had to endure last summer , and hopefully , sets the tone for a summer of good stuff .
be ` fully experienced '
organized
threw medical equipment at a window
description
lacking any real emotional impact
'd be hard pressed to think of a film more cloyingly sappy than evelyn this year .
feels like very light errol morris
the trifecta
you can with a stuttering script
an epic rather than the real deal
if the film careens from one colorful event to another without respite
's i 'm the one that i want
that spends a bit too much time on its fairly ludicrous plot
does so without compromising that complexity
topical or sexy
those who love cinema paradiso will find the new scenes interesting , but few will find the movie
which , for a film that takes nearly three hours to unspool , is both funny and irritating
complex relationship
between its powerful moments
result
sheridan had a wonderful account to work from
a tremendous , offbeat sense of style and humor that suggests he was influenced by some of the filmmakers who have directed him , especially the coen brothers and steven soderbergh
unsatisfactorily
nationally
ice
potboiler .
and inconsequential romantic
as inept as big-screen remakes of the avengers and the wild wild west
a story , an old and scary one
but you 'll be blissfully exhausted
if you do n't flee , you might be seduced .
of trouble
is n't particularly funny
new age
showboating
day and age
ultimately so
$ 9
might be with a large dose of painkillers
rotten in almost every single facet of production that you 'll want to crawl up your own \*\*\* in embarrassment .
city -rrb-
some intriguing questions
complex and quirky , but
through all too painfully
overall experience
paramount imprint
taking it all as very important
retro uplifter .
like punch-drunk love
with three excellent principal singers , a youthful and good-looking diva and tenor and richly handsome locations
eastwood 's dirty harry period
's a hellish ,
too much exploitation and
is it possible for a documentary to be utterly entranced by its subject and still show virtually no understanding of it ?
would seem to have any right to be
the welt
the film thrusts the inchoate but already eldritch christian right propaganda machine into national media circles .
is hell
allegiance to chekhov , which director michael cacoyannis displays with somber earnestness in the new adaptation of the cherry orchard
aware of
as weird
noyce 's greatest mistake
kenneth branagh
let 's
creative animation work
ever made .
paced parable of renewal
, my mind kept returning to one anecdote for comparison : the cartoon in japan that gave people seizures .
an essentially awkward version
given this movie
was pretty bad
dreaming up romantic comedies
is expected to have characters and a storyline
's both degrading and strangely liberating to see people working so hard at leading lives of sexy intrigue , only to be revealed by the dispassionate gantz brothers as ordinary , pasty lumpen
should scare any sane person away .
political correctness
a good deal funnier
is born out of an engaging storyline , which also is n't embarrassed to make you reach for the tissues .
the sorriest and
50 other filmmakers
what 's really sad
percussion rhythm
the muckraking , soul-searching spirit of the ` are we a sick society
bible stores of the potential for sanctimoniousness
a dash
opposed to the extent of their outrageousness
the story is so light and sugary that were it a macy 's thanksgiving day parade balloon , extra heavy-duty ropes would be needed to keep it from floating away .
mommy
up out
run the gamut
previously
it 's coherent , well shot , and tartly acted , but it wears you down like a dinner guest showing off his doctorate
cuts to the core of what it actually means to face your fears , to be a girl in a world of boys , to be a boy truly in love with a girl , and to ride the big metaphorical wave that is life -- wherever it takes you
it may not be a huge cut of above the rest , but
merci
france 's
part
, the film founders on its lack of empathy for the social milieu - rich new york intelligentsia - and its off
a treatise on spirituality as well as a solid sci-fi thriller
manages to take us to that elusive , lovely place where we suspend our disbelief
herzog 's
dive
enervating
accentuating , rather than muting
reggio and glass put on an intoxicating show .
girlfriends
the service
for a lifetime
ones they figure the power-lunchers do n't care to understand , either
from director michael apted -lrb- enigma -rrb- and screenwriter nicholas kazan -lrb- reversal of fortune -rrb-
the hours , a delicately crafted film
constant smiles and frequent laughter
while we no longer possess the lack-of-attention span that we did at seventeen
its elegantly colorful look and
rifkin no doubt fancies himself something of a hubert selby jr. , but
there are no movies of nijinsky , so
that frenetic spectacle
a movie so bad that it quickly enters the pantheon of wreckage that includes battlefield earth and showgirls .
the roundelay of partners functions , and the interplay within partnerships and among partnerships and the general air of gator-bashing
memorable cinematic experience
have worked better as a one-hour tv documentary
if by cattle prod
david cross
a startling story that works both as a detailed personal portrait and as a rather frightening examination of modern times
paid for it
randolph
manages , with terrific flair , to keep the extremes of screwball farce and blood-curdling family intensity on one continuum
is its low-key way of tackling what seems like done-to-death material
the movie 's captivating details
that he so stringently takes to task
been as a film
guns , expensive cars , lots of naked women and
overwhelming creepiness
robust and scary entertainment
the director of such hollywood blockbusters as patriot games can still turn out a small , personal film with an emotional wallop
dullest kiddie flicks
during sunset
bogus
better in the conception than it does in the execution
this little-known story
against anthony asquith 's acclaimed 1952 screen adaptation
is the piece works brilliantly
beyond-lame
star wattage
eats , meddles ,
call this film
cast portrays their cartoon counterparts well ... but quite frankly
dealing with dreams , visions
, you 'll want things to work out
a government \/ marine\/legal mystery
jackson and bledel -rrb-
about a boring man , made watchable by a bravura performance from a consummate actor incapable of being boring
of the painstaking
as verbally pretentious as the title may be
a kiss
fondness and
turns out to be more interesting than any of the character dramas , which never reach satisfying conclusions
in the history of our country
is the gabbiest giant-screen movie ever ,
sometimes wry adaptation
bring new energy
has appeal beyond being a sandra bullock vehicle or a standard romantic comedy .
the surface
by going for that pg-13 rating
its most
an actor 's showcase that accomplishes its primary goal without the use of special effects , but rather by emphasizing the characters
badly cobbled
have benefited from a little more dramatic tension and some more editing
it 's anti-catholic
the skulls ''
depicted events
the preaching message
surrounding her
no charm
of fun or energy
of watching o fantasma
's not too bad
the unusual power
is never quite able
be occupied for 72 minutes
confused in death
there 's real visual charge to the filmmaking , and
, imaginative kid 's movie
presses
is lohman 's film .
that cold-hearted snake petrovich -lrb- that would be reno -rrb-
from orwell 's dark , intelligent warning cry -lrb- 1984 -rrb-
becomes the last thing you would expect from a film with this title or indeed from any plympton film : boring
deliver awe-inspiring , at times sublime , visuals
was intended to be a different kind of film
reputedly
saturday night live
headed by christopher plummer as the subtlest and most complexly evil uncle ralph i 've ever seen in the many film
to look it up
like its hero
to be grandiloquent
in danger of going wrong
action-oriented world
makes an amazing breakthrough in her first starring role and eats up the screen .
the story 's pathetic and the gags are puerile . .
photographer 's
of the children
a mushy , existential exploration of why men leave their families
the kind of movie you see because the theater
being more valuable
so rhapsodize cynicism , with repetition and languorous slo-mo sequences , that glass 's dirgelike score becomes a fang-baring lullaby .
searching for a quarter in a giant pile of elephant feces ... positively dreadful
are `
on the way we were , and the way we are
fiercely intelligent and uncommonly ambitious
a thoroughly awful movie --
that expands into a meditation on the deep deceptions of innocence
this is not a movie about an inhuman monster
easy to swallow , but
by sheer force of charm
did n't smile
four weddings and
far superior
could just
emerges as a surprisingly anemic disappointment .
enjoy yourselves
the metaphors
surprisingly gentle
toy story 2
from the guy-in-a-dress genre
of a cesspool
the diplomat 's tweaked version
performers
good to see michael caine whipping out the dirty words and punching people in the stomach again
a chilly , remote , emotionally distant piece ... so dull that its tagline should be : ` in space , no one can hear you snore . '
this sort of cute and cloying material is far from zhang 's forte and it shows
than its fair share of saucy
rethink their attitudes
far enough
's so crammed with scenes and vistas and pretty moments that it 's left a few crucial things out , like character development and coherence
feels less like bad cinema than like being stuck in a dark pit having a nightmare about bad cinema
the condition of art
so often a film
of your eyes
grant
feels secondhand , familiar -- and not in a good way .
of lasting images all its own
made its way
at once visceral and spiritual , wonderfully vulgar
a fair share of dumb drug jokes and predictable slapstick
is an incredibly layered and stylistic film that , despite a fairly slow paced , almost humdrum approach to character development , still manages at least a decent attempt at meaningful cinema
political prisoners , poverty and
adapted by david hare from michael cunningham 's novel
red dragon
is for you
plenty of female audience members drooling over michael idemoto as michael
precious new star wars movie
about murder by numbers
all the stomach-turning violence , colorful new york gang lore
the final third of the film
touch you
that we needed sweeping , dramatic , hollywood moments to keep us
real documentary
as a movie for teens to laugh , groan and hiss at
will do for a set
the nerve-raked acting , the crackle of lines , the impressive stagings of hardware ,
to unexpected heights
so freely
, the film makes it seem ,
bolado credit for good intentions
born to make
sort of a minimalist beauty and the beast
a somber film
satisfying well-made
it hates its characters .
web
a story already overladen with plot conceits
it 's quite an achievement to set and shoot a movie at the cannes film festival and yet fail to capture its visual appeal or its atmosphere .
raised to a new , self-deprecating level
in ` warm water under a red bridge
hugely enjoyable in its own right though
is repellantly out of control .
star trek ii
ca n't wait to see what the director does next
found it weirdly appealing
a very mild rental
while the mystery unravels
can get past the taboo subject matter
amateurishly
exploits -lrb- headbanger -rrb-
pushiness and decibel
the worthy successor to a better tomorrow and the killer which they have been patiently waiting for
the right parts
shallow and immature character
be able to stomach so much tongue-in-cheek weirdness
no affect
american musical comedy
such a mechanical endeavor -lrb- that
a sloppy slapstick throwback to long gone bottom-of-the-bill fare like the ghost and mr. chicken .
cast , but
the movie too often spins its wheels with familiar situations and repetitive scenes
where janice beard falters in its recycled aspects , implausibility , and sags in pace , it rises in its courageousness , and comedic employment .
spreading a puritanical brand of christianity
, well-intentioned , but shamelessly manipulative movie
clear-eyed
its lighting
scooping the whole world up in a joyous communal festival of rhythm
cast in action films when none of them are ever any good
makes this movie worth seeing
an extended publicity department
kills every sense of believability
it still feels like a prison stretch .
an exceptionally good idea
the best irish sense
, respect and affection
all the classic dramas it borrows from
as their natural instinct for self-preservation
collection
the too-hot-for-tv direct-to-video\/dvd category , and this
immune to the folly of changing taste and attitude
taken from a distance
i simply ca n't recommend it enough .
that you and they were in another movie
grieving process
the master of disguise is funny
realize there 's no place for this story to go but down
that wallace , who wrote gibson 's braveheart as well as the recent pearl harbor , has such an irrepressible passion for sappy situations and dialogue
of a script
most fish stories are a little peculiar ,
if you already like this sort of thing
a cast that seems to include every top-notch british actor who did not appear in gosford park -lrb- as well as one , ms. mirren , who did -rrb-
, director robert j. siegel allows the characters to inhabit their world without cleaving to a narrative arc .
even if it is generally amusing from time to time
as a fanciful film about the typical problems of average people
at last count , numbered 52 different versions
whatever heartwarming scene the impressively discreet filmmakers may have expected to record with their mini dv , they show a remarkable ability to document both sides of this emotional car-wreck .
that makes his films so memorable
standing by yourself
solondz may well be the only one laughing at his own joke
pseudo-rock-video opening
the best silly horror movies
tremendous , offbeat sense
does sound promising in theory
this is one that should be thrown back in the river
our infantilized culture that is n't entirely infantile
a solid movie
for those who pride themselves on sophisticated , discerning taste
not without merit
whether jason x is this bad on purpose
on invisible , nearly psychic nuances , leaping into digressions of memory and desire
there 's no real reason to see it
photo 's
the most poorly staged and lit action
that would make this a moving experience for people who have n't read the book
so that the human story is pushed to one side
re-assess the basis for our lives
massoud 's
remarkably fuddled about motives and context , which drains it of the dramatic substance that would shake us in our boots -lrb- or cinema seats -rrb-
can render it anything but laughable .
this blood-soaked tragedy
tobey maguire
comic impersonation
of the ties
conceptual feat
spike
considerable wit
alluring backdrop
upsets the novel 's exquisite balance and shreds the fabric of the film
hardly memorable
've never heard of chaplin
whose passion for this region and its inhabitants still shines in her quiet blue eyes
or post-production stages
tolerate this insipid , brutally clueless film
wicked
one not-so-small problem
the new film is a lame kiddie flick
works well enough
his character 's
action and jokes
all in all , road to perdition is more in love with strangeness than excellence .
it makes sense that he went back to school to check out the girls -- his film is a frat boy 's idea of a good time
, juwanna mann is even more ludicrous than you 'd expect from the guy-in-a-dress genre
a listless sci-fi comedy in which eddie murphy deploys two
of the recent hollywood trip tripe
cellophane-pop remake
the spare , unchecked heartache
that it ca n't be dismissed as mindless
all-time low
guardian
david hare
i 'm not , and
laurence coriat
dialogue and biopic
is a technological exercise that lacks juice and delight
turn away from one another instead of talking
's documenting
a believer
the four feathers is definitely horse feathers , but if you go in knowing that , you might have fun in this cinematic sandbox .
the heroes
this film might be
the plot is plastered with one hollywood cliche after another , most of which involve precocious kids getting the better of obnoxious adults .
last orders
the mpaa
economical in one false move
such master screenwriting comes courtesy of john pogue , the yale grad who previously gave us `` the skulls '' and last year 's `` rollerball .
the kind of production that would have been funnier if the director had released the outtakes theatrically and used the film as a bonus feature on the dvd
in this marvelous film
is fascinating , though , even if the movie itself does n't stand a ghost of a chance .
-lrb- stephen -rrb-
surreal , and resonant
, ultimately ,
the women 's stories
self-hating , self-destructive ways
that is slow to those of us in middle age
-lrb- and frustrating -rrb-
pretty weary
you feel like a chump
nakata 's
clooney 's -rrb- debut can be accused of being a bit undisciplined
echoes
alternative housing options
noon
these ambitions , laudable in themselves ,
some real shocks
admirers of director abel ferrara may be relieved that his latest feature , r xmas , marks a modest if encouraging return to form .
every visual joke is milked
he runs around and acts like a doofus
the tiny two seater plane that carried the giant camera around australia , sweeping and gliding
the bard as black comedy -- willie would have loved it .
adds
if it were subtler ... or if it had a sense of humor
making this character understandable , in getting under her skin ,
this sappy script
one of the most gloriously unsubtle and adrenalized extreme
the film 's reach exceeds its grasp
has a spirit that can not be denied
watch bettany strut his stuff .
farewell-to-innocence movies
is sort of like a fourteen-year old ferris bueller
peralta captures , in luminous interviews and amazingly evocative film from three decades ago , the essence of the dogtown experience .
so often plague films dealing with the mentally ill
retail clerk
in a movie this bad
ultimately the , yes , snail-like pacing and lack of thematic resonance make the film more silly than scary , like some sort of martha stewart decorating program run amok .
is n't complex enough to hold our interest .
too often into sugary sentiment and withholds delivery on the pell-mell pyrotechnics its punchy style promises .
oleander 's
every painful nuance
's insecure in lovely and amazing , a poignant and wryly amusing film about mothers , daughters and their relationships .
please not only the fanatical adherents on either side , but also people who know nothing about the subject
routines
feels as immediate as the latest news footage from gaza and , because of its heightened , well-shaped dramas , twice as powerful .
will the actors
good actors , good poetry and good music help sustain it
hodgepodge
for a lugubrious romance
a scorcher
of watching this 65-minute trifle
full 90 minutes
scarcely worth a mention
since the bad news bears
more powerful
a respectable venture on its own terms
pact to burn the negative and the script and pretend the whole thing never existed
as a curiosity
to abandon the theater
stock plot
managed
an endorsement of the very things
has given us before
laugh as well
-lrb- from elfriede jelinek 's novel -rrb-
sumptuous ocean visuals and
the ensemble cast
artificial creation
the best film so far this year is a franchise sequel starring wesley snipes
embodies the transformation of his character completely
's far from being this generation 's animal house .
nevertheless , it still seems endless .
the need for the bad boy
every one of abagnale 's antics
, there 's some fine sex onscreen , and some tense arguing , but not a whole lot more .
demons
plot , characters , drama , emotions , ideas
ca n't rescue adrian lyne 's unfaithful from its sleazy moralizing
spent the duration of the film 's shooting schedule waiting to scream : ``
sharp script
kwan is a master of shadow , quietude , and room noise , and lan yu is a disarmingly lived-in movie .
cop flick cliches
its visual imagination is breathtaking
made of
got something
a mildly enjoyable if toothless adaptation of a much better book
to go but down
of sex , duty and love
lil '
as any noir villain
unsurprising
shifting points
was able to overcome his personal obstacles and become a good man
with slow pacing
dumb , narratively chaotic ,
about street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches , gratuitous violence , or empty machismo
hogwash
of real magic , perhaps
sweetly sexy , funny and touching .
a gamble
monotonous
playing to the big boys in new york and l.a. to that end
that deserved better than a ` direct-to-video ' release
before he took to drink
the ensemble cast turns in a collectively stellar performance , and
brilliantly employ their quirky and fearless ability to look american angst in the eye and end up laughing
gone
wash
of a well-made pizza
network
so intensely feminine that it serves as the antidote -lrb- and cannier doppelganger -rrb- to diesel 's xxx flex-a-thon .
this is a film about the irksome , tiresome nature of complacency that remains utterly satisfied to remain the same throughout .
repetition and languorous slo-mo sequences
cheap , graceless , hackneyed sci-fi serials
about mary
-lrb- lin chung 's -rrb- voice is rather unexceptional
meant to reduce blake 's philosophy into a tragic coming-of-age saga punctuated by bursts of animator todd mcfarlane 's superhero dystopia
ontiveros
most practiced
slob city reductions of damon runyon crooks
's the sci-fi comedy spectacle as whiffle-ball epic
tired of the whole slo-mo , double-pistoled , ballistic-pyrotechnic hong kong action aesthetic
history , memory , resistance and artistic transcendence
, heartfelt , mesmerizing king lear
the full ticket price
work in the same vein
purpose and even-handedness
india 's
she gradually makes us believe she is kahlo
partly a shallow rumination on the emptiness of success -- and entirely
it actually means to face your fears
all the fuss is about
-rrb- charlie kaufman 's world
more abhorrent
wonderful , imaginative script
mixing action and idiosyncratic humor
crafted a complicated hero who is a welcome relief from the usual two-dimensional offerings
contemporary society
fourth viewing
the most edgy piece
one of -lrb- jaglom 's -rrb- better efforts --
vibrantly colored and
brash
supposed family-friendly comedy
whole hours
the artistry
as one of the great films about movie love
makes their project so interesting
is disposable .
the `` wild ride ''
is amused by its special effects
a walk to remember is an inspirational love story , capturing the innocence and idealism of that first encounter .
more willing to see with their own eyes
reeboir varies between a sweet smile and an angry bark , while said attempts to wear down possible pupils through repetition .
an unsettling picture of childhood innocence combined with indoctrinated prejudice
marry science fiction
jugglers
works beautifully
hippie-turned-yuppie
is so warm and fuzzy
recommend it , because it overstays its natural running time
like they used to anymore
a splendid job of racial profiling hollywood style
grenoble
not-so-bright mother and daughter
to learn ,
a dentist drill
perfectly respectable
seemed wasted like deniro 's once promising career and the once grand long beach boardwalk .
a brilliant , honest performance by nicholson
, howard 's film is really a series of strung-together moments , with all the spaces in between filled with fantasies , daydreams , memories and one fantastic visual trope after another .
treads heavily
has crafted an intriguing story of maternal instincts and misguided acts of affection .
scripts
misogyny and unprovoked violence
a cold old man going through the motions
easily overshadowed by its predictability
natural
thus
becomes simply
of a war-ravaged land that prove more potent and riveting than the unlikely story of sarah and harrison
are littered with trenchant satirical jabs at the peculiar egocentricities of the acting breed .
does her best to keep up with him
good sources ,
way of a valentine sealed with a kiss
sparkling newcomer
's a cipher , played by an actress who smiles and frowns but
slice of hitchcockian suspense .
riot-control projectile
passionate and truthful
a subculture hell-bent on expressing itself in every way imaginable
situates it all in a plot as musty as one of the golden eagle 's carpets
expands
under the skin of the people involved
buzz , blab and money
a thoughtful movie , a movie that is concerned with souls and risk and schemes and the consequences of one 's actions .
the film sounds like the stuff of lurid melodrama , but what makes it interesting as a character study is the fact that the story is told from paul 's perspective .
there 's a scientific law to be discerned here that producers would be well to heed :
like a three-ring circus
be called iranian
presents a fascinating but flawed look at the near future .
disloyal satyr
of redeeming features
hoary dialogue , fluxing accents , and -- worst of all -- silly-looking morlocks
miami vice
of shock treatment
'd be wise to send your regrets
never quite
love it ,
might want to look it up .
at the ridiculous dialog or the oh-so convenient plot twists
plain old
it 's like an all-star salute to disney 's cheesy commercialism .
inside of them
by people to whom the idea of narrative logic or cohesion is an entirely foreign concept
feel like you 're watching an iceberg melt -- only
is hitting your head on the theater seat in front of you when you doze off thirty minutes into the film .
as rude and profane as ever , always hilarious
the relentless gaiety
pan nalin 's
is compelling enough
the film , while not exactly assured in its execution
mary-louise
set the plot
leading lives
it might have held my attention , but
of several cliched movie structures : the road movie , the coming-of-age movie , and the teenage sex comedy
-lrb- but -rrb- from a mere story point of view , the film 's ice cold
throws quirky characters , odd situations , and off-kilter dialogue at us ,
tricky and
a witty , whimsical feature debut
of such an endeavour
what 's next
colors
bore most audiences
sensitive observation
own importance
many subplots
if you like quirky , odd movies and\/or the ironic
its point
make his english-language debut with a film
drowning
forget about one oscar nomination for julianne moore this year - she should get all five .
embarrassment and
mention inappropriate and wildly undeserved
persistence that is sure to win viewers ' hearts
's a persistent theatrical sentiment and a woozy quality to the manner of the storytelling , which undercuts the devastatingly telling impact of utter loss personified in the film 's simple title
'' wanted to be
more mild than
though her talent is supposed to be growing
meandering teen flick .
been tempted to change his landmark poem to
an unsympathetic hero caught up in an intricate plot that while cleverly worked out , can not overcome blah characters
that appeals to the storytelling instincts of a slightly more literate filmgoing audience
applying
in the manner of french new wave films
the sweetness and
incredibly
is too calm and thoughtful for agitprop
germany
jumps off the page , and for the memorable character creations
humorous and heartfelt , douglas mcgrath 's version of ` nicholas nickleby '
a cogent defense of the film as entertainment , or even
the proverbial paint
the surface attractions
remains a reactive cipher , when opening the man 's head and heart is the only imaginable reason for the film to be made
a penetrating , potent exploration of sanctimony , self-awareness , self-hatred and self-determination .
remains a loosely tied series of vignettes which only prove that ` zany ' does n't necessarily mean ` funny
can link together to conquer all kinds of obstacles , whether they be of nature , of man or of one another
, bordering on offensive , waste of time , money and celluloid .
through balzac and the little chinese seamstress that transforms this story about love and culture into a cinematic poem
all your mateys
, it was just a matter of ` eh . '
family and community
the affable maid in manhattan , jennifer lopez 's most aggressive and most sincere attempt to take movies by storm
once called ` the gift of tears
sontag
become ,
is molto superficiale
rape and
the marquis
an off-beat and fanciful film
it 's better than that eponymous 1980 biopic that used soap in the places where the mysteries lingered
as a thoughtful and unflinching examination of an alternative lifestyle
children behave like adults and everyone
the theme with added depth and resonance
's not the least of afghan tragedies that this noble warlord would be consigned to the dustbin of history
never gaining much momentum
paunchy midsection
is simply
could n't recommend this film more .
to a few rather than dozens
hindered by uneven dialogue and plot lapses
have to check your brain at the door
they do n't fit well together and neither is well told
it 's exactly the kind of movie toback 's detractors always accuse him of making .
it 's pleasant enough
moustache
all-powerful
compelling supporting characters
of both sides
gritty realism , crisp storytelling and radiant compassion that effortlessly draws you in
working girl
it races to the finish line proves simply too discouraging to let slide
interesting as a documentary -- but not very imaxy .
has been written so well , that even a simple `` goddammit ! ''
point-to-point
there 's a bit of thematic meat on the bones of queen of the damned , as its origins in an anne rice novel dictate , but
be smarter and more diabolical than you could have guessed at the beginning
rose-colored
the field no favors
, there remains a huge gap between the film 's creepy
, it 's still a sweet , even delectable diversion .
all the
technical flaws
other sloppy
intellectual rigor
a serious exploration of nuclear terrorism
this story and
lacks it
, by the time the credits roll across the pat ending , a warm , fuzzy feeling prevails
as much fun as a grouchy ayatollah in a cold mosque
that believing in something does matter
dismiss -- moody , thoughtful
the sleekness of the film 's present
moviemaking for a larger-than-life figure , an artist who has been awarded mythic status in contemporary culture
bacon and theron
root cause
a star , nor why he keeps being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good
that ``
so bad that it quickly enters the pantheon of wreckage that includes battlefield earth and showgirls
i 'm sure mainstream audiences will be baffled
to provide the pleasures of a slightly naughty , just-above-average off - broadway play
of modern day irony
participatory
, does not work .
, but on the inspired performance of tim allen
entertaining thriller
her complicated characters
as outrageous or funny
is still a cinematic touchstone .
copious
is in there somewhere
achieve a shock-you-into-laughter intensity of almost dadaist proportions
manages to sustain a good simmer for most of its running time
bigger
the crime-land action genre
extraordinary debut
a movie that will thrill you , touch you and make you laugh as well .
puportedly
it does n't reach them , but the effort is gratefully received .
beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend
than high crimes
its premise is smart , but the execution is pretty weary .
as a reverie about memory and regret
compassionately explores the seemingly irreconcilable situation between conservative christian parents and their estranged gay and lesbian children .
that already knows it 's won
ample opportunity
indoors in formal settings with motionless characters
saturday morning tv in the '60s
wiseman is patient and uncompromising , letting his camera observe and record the lives of women torn apart by a legacy of abuse
the apparent skills of its makers
it 's offensive
the feel of a summer popcorn movie
the women shine .
cared much about any aspect of it , from its cheesy screenplay
as any creature-feature fan knows , when you cross toxic chemicals with a bunch of exotic creatures
is more likely to induce sleep than fright
directed and
large dog
the pictures
it drags
coltish , neurotic energy
love reading and\/or poetry
lackluster thriller `` new best friend ''
20th-century
close to the level of intelligence and visual splendour that can be seen in other films
has a problem
the back-story
human behavior
it gets the details of its time frame right
world championship material
the poor quality
gory
as far as
syrup
keeps things interesting
your memory minutes
map thematically and stylistically
winning squareness that would make it the darling of many a kids-and-family-oriented cable channel
unrelentingly grim -- and equally engrossing
most of all
amid the deliberate , tiresome ugliness
dullest
does n't have a captain .
stopped challenging himself
identity and heritage
director randall wallace 's
their lamentations are pretty much self-centered -rrb-
schizophrenia
love drives
too simplistic to maintain interest
suge knight
even the corniest and
adorably ditsy but heartfelt performances ,
to force its quirkiness upon the audience
candid
feeling guilty for it ...
a company of strictly a-list players
left slightly disappointed that it did n't
seen in a while , a meander through worn-out material
whose seeming purpose
but it 's surprisingly harmless .
this man
conclusive answers
frantic than involving , more chaotic than entertaining
jolting into charleston rhythms , the story has the sizzle of old news that has finally found the right vent -lrb- accurate ?
plaguing the human spirit in a relentlessly globalizing world
mixed up together like a term paper from a kid who ca n't quite distinguish one sci-fi work from another
this film that may not always work
that works effortlessly at delivering genuine , acerbic laughs
town and country
the contemporary music business
character
with young tv actors
deeply religious and spiritual people in this world who would argue that entering a church , synagogue or temple does n't mean you have to check your brain at the door
keen eye ,
fairly weak
voice-overs
of ` we were soldiers
instead of a witty expose on the banality and hypocrisy of too much kid-vid
is refreshingly undogmatic about its characters .
plot 's
certain base level
a haunted house
through torture
shaping
is its conclusion , when we hear the ultimate fate of these girls and realize , much to our dismay , that this really did happen .
` like a child with an important message to tell ... -lrb- skins ' -rrb- faults are easy to forgive because the intentions are lofty . '
liked there 's something about mary and both american pie movies
found myself strangely moved by even the corniest and most hackneyed contrivances .
threadbare comic setups
auteur
into a corner
on those places he saw at childhood , and captures them by freeing them from artefact , and by showing them heartbreakingly drably
caper
from this unimaginative comedian
return to never land is much more p.c. than the original version -lrb- no more racist portraits of indians , for instance -rrb- , but
affable
newcastle
in this world more complex
maintains an appealing veneer without becoming too cute about it
its charming quirks and
a film really has to be exceptional to justify a three hour running time
stretches the running time about 10 minutes
too bad none of it
pregnant
and , because of its heightened , well-shaped dramas , twice as powerful
be missing a great deal of the acerbic repartee of the play
the entire scenario
've got seven days left to live
making me
muddled , trashy and
ludicrous attempt
of dreams and aspirations
is a very good viewing alternative for young women .
allows a gawky actor like spall -- who could too easily become comic relief in any other film -- to reveal his impressively delicate range .
this character understandable
in not taking the shakespeare parallels quite far enough
the exploitative
total misfire
, they finally feel absolutely earned
a hit - and-miss affair
is a mess from start to finish .
after you have left the theatre
desiccated
the party favors to sober us up with the transparent attempts at moralizing
punitive
common
could have been crisper and punchier , but it 's likely to please audiences who like movies that demand four hankies .
beyond the promise of a reprieve
a meaty plot and
even if nakata did it better
two ideas for two movies
knucklehead swill
like promises
flat-out amusing , sometimes endearing and often fabulous
so much gelati
he makes you realize that deep inside righteousness can be found a tough beauty .
combining heated sexuality
5 alternative housing options
to watch this movie
the bad sound , the lack of climax and , worst of all
the most entertaining monster movies in ages
is really a series of strung-together moments , with all the spaces in between filled with fantasies , daydreams , memories and one fantastic visual trope after another .
you 're looking for a tale of brits behaving badly
say , `` look at this
an american actress who becomes fully english
to do justice to either effort in three hours of screen time
simple message
hepburn and
directorial effort
filmmaking today is so cognizant of the cultural and moral issues involved in the process
the occasional bursts of sharp writing alternating with lots of sloppiness
ventura
routine stuff yuen
french movie
radical , nonconformist values ,
's a perfect show of respect to just one of those underrated professionals who deserve but rarely receive it
has an unexpectedly adamant streak of warm-blooded empathy for all his disparate manhattan denizens -- especially the a \*\* holes .
as the characters are in it
the rug
earthy
, thoroughly winning flight of revisionist fancy .
are nowhere near
an overwhelmingly positive portrayal
binoche 's skill
that breathes extraordinary life into the private existence of the inuit people
it goes along
a sugar-coated rocky
this facetious smirk
it suffers from too much norma rae and not enough pretty woman
the soundtrack
alien deckhand
who is always a joy to watch , even when her material is not first-rate -rrb-
a moral tale with a twisted sense of humor
lured
whose teeth are a little too big for her mouth
has something interesting to say
expanded vision
the insipid script
a road trip that will get you thinking , ` are we there yet ? '
of sorts , and it
crafted here a worldly-wise and very funny script
to easy feel-good sentiments
all the hallmarks
keeps
by brent hanley
bile , and irony
a telanovela
taut performances and creepy atmosphere
the marvelous first 101 minutes
is painfully formulaic and stilted
is one of those films that requires the enemy to never shoot straight .
brown and his writing
writer-director david jacobson and his star , jeremy renner
although melodramatic and predictable , this romantic comedy explores the friendship between five filipino-americans and their frantic efforts to find love .
that 's definitely an acquired taste
creation and identity
three or four
is filled with humorous observations about the general absurdity of modern life as seen through the eyes outsiders
that `` they wanted to see something that did n't talk down to them
they grow up and
laugh-out-loud way
that manages to have a good time as it doles out pieces of the famous director 's life
is not one of them
compulsive
of joseph heller or kurt vonnegut
the cumulative effect of watching this 65-minute trifle
occasionally funny , sometimes inspiring ,
words and
ca n't get enough of libidinous young city dwellers ?
every bit as imperious as katzenberg
to guess the order in which the kids in the house will be gored
looking for their own caddyshack
lusty
by julianne moore
-- as well as
$ 1.8 million charmer
call it
downs
spiritual
, it does n't even seem like she tried .
annoying score
rapt
directed .
of carnage
headbanger -rrb-
're dying to see the same old thing in a tired old setting
the original men
their super-dooper-adorability intact
addressing
for the entire plot
filling nearly every minute ... with a lighthearted glow , some impudent snickers , and a glorious dose of humankind 's liberating ability
life to it
as acceptable
booking
we ca n't accuse kung pow for misfiring , since it is exactly what it wants to be : an atrociously , mind-numbingly , indescribably bad movie .
waydowntown manages to nail the spirit-crushing ennui of denuded urban living without giving in to it .
french nuance
his two lovers
casual
as if the film careens from one colorful event to another without respite
making the proceedings more bizarre than actually amusing
abel ferrara
scooping the whole world
, the sum of all fears
, mongrel pep
ends up as tedious as the chatter of parrots raised on oprah
ill-considered
an odd amalgam of comedy genres ,
a flick about our infantilized culture that is n't entirely infantile
he forgets to make it entertaining
, mixed-up films
their sacrifice
makes everything seem self-consciously poetic and forced
the serial killer cards
as the very best of them
` funny
to watch the film , which director gerardo vera has drenched in swoony music and fever-pitched melodrama
rewarded with some fine acting
uses his usual modus operandi of crucifixion through juxtaposition
suited to a quiet evening on pbs than a night out
go through the motions
given by the capable cast
a lot of laughs in this simple , sweet and romantic comedy
a father who returns to his son 's home after decades away
it 's still damn funny stuff
his performance as
my greatest pictures ,
winded
dreaded
the world 's political situation
seeing the film
these things will keep coming
increasingly far-fetched
pep
a puzzle
so crap is what i was expecting
an above-average thriller
debut venture
that suffers because of its many excesses
merely crassly flamboyant
will revel in those visual in-jokes , as in the film 's verbal pokes at everything from the likes of miramax chief harvey weinstein 's bluff personal style to the stylistic rigors of denmark 's dogma movement
does n't have enough vices to merit its 103-minute length
's hardly a necessary enterprise
lacking in charm and charisma
rarely has a film 's title served such dire warning .
, it 's impossible to ascertain whether the film is , at its core , deeply pessimistic or quietly hopeful .
side
claustrophic
is depressing , ruthlessly pained and depraved , the movie equivalent of staring into an open wound .
is not really a film as much as it is a loose collection of not-so-funny gags , scattered moments of lazy humor .
that have reinvigorated the romance genre
those moments
is a good and ambitious film
demonstrate how desperate the makers of this ` we 're - doing-it-for - the-cash ' sequel were .
looking for something new and hoping for something entertaining
is silly beyond comprehension
a tour de force of modern cinema
recognizable and true that , as in real life , we 're never sure how things will work out
undeserved
silly , over-the-top coda
alarms for duvall 's throbbing sincerity and his elderly propensity for patting people while he talks
is very slow -lrb- for obvious reasons -rrb-
... the movie feels stitched together from stock situations and characters from other movies .
, there is n't much there here .
high crimes carries almost no organic intrigue as a government \/ marine\/legal mystery
quirky rip-off prison
lacks a strong narrative
holds you
shining a not particularly flattering spotlight on america 's skin-deep notions of pulchritude
rarely , a movie is more than a movie .
have been made
of chemistry between chan and hewitt
sloughs one 's way through the mire of this alleged psychological thriller in search of purpose or even a plot .
another phone call warning you that if the video is n't back at blockbuster before midnight , you 're going to face frightening late fees
payami tries to raise some serious issues about iran 's electoral process ,
's all surface psychodramatics .
a woman 's life ,
college dorm rooms , a subtlety that makes the silly , over-the-top coda especially disappointing
survival
is what matters .
the gags are puerile .
it a monsterous one
-lrb- a nose -rrb-
a movie that is n't just offensive
despite playing out like a feature-length sitcom replete with stereotypical familial quandaries
its ludicrous and contrived plot
spaniel-eyed
erotically frank
wore me down
, nor
the gambles of the publishing world
a heroine as feisty and
, i felt disrespected .
clarke-williams 's
when opening the man 's head and heart is the only imaginable reason for the film to be made
beautiful movement and inside information
subversive element
actors play
blend
it sounds , but strikes a tone that 's alternately melancholic , hopeful and strangely funny
less dramatic
a disturbing disregard
happy hour
, in its over-the-top way ,
done it this time
shifting points of view
are pitted against shimmering cinematography that lends the setting the ethereal beauty of an asian landscape painting
aniston has at last decisively broken with her friends image in an independent film of satiric fire and emotional turmoil .
as stiff , ponderous and charmless as a mechanical apparatus
a thing
that no amount of imagination , no creature , no fantasy story and no incredibly outlandish scenery
of liberalism
with suspense
ending that
as the aged napoleon
eliminating the beheadings
to each other
's no question that epps scores once or twice
, violent and a bit exploitative but also nicely done , morally alert and street-smart
talking about the film
made allen 's romantic comedies so pertinent and enduring
1970s action films
cone
there is a general air of exuberance in all about the benjamins that 's hard to resist .
old and scary
thirteen
reruns and supermarket tabloids
are surprisingly uninvolving
this cliche pileup
has been unturned
makes minority report necessary viewing for sci-fi fans , as the film has some of the best special effects ever .
self-reflection
blair witch formula
this new movie version
although no pastry is violated , this nasty comedy pokes fun at the same easy targets as other rowdy raunch-fests -- farts , boobs , unmentionables -- without much success .
modest
words do n't really do the era justice
into elaborate choreography
exalts the marxian dream of honest working folk , with little
chick
does n't offer any easy answers
it must be admitted
more offended by his lack of faith in his audience than by anything on display
is supremely unfunny and unentertaining to watch middle-age
for most of the distance the picture provides a satisfyingly unsettling ride into the dark places of our national psyche .
the film -rrb- works
the laramie project is worthwhile for reminding us that this sort of thing does , in fact , still happen in america
willing to endure its extremely languorous rhythms , waiting for happiness
enact
its total promise
a fascinating
david koepp
in the way that malkovich was
is -rrb- a fascinating character , and
the last kiss will probably never achieve the popularity of my big fat greek wedding , but its provocative central wedding sequence has far more impact
absorbing
though it 's equally solipsistic in tone
appropriate minimum
to better advantage on cable
do n't gel
slack and uninspired , and peopled mainly by characters so unsympathetic that you 're left with a sour taste in your mouth .
win over the two-drink-minimum crowd
reminding us
principle
north
boasting some of the most poorly staged and lit action in memory
and owen wilson
sulking , moody male hustler
psychologically revealing
scored and powered by a set of heartfelt performances
his camera
film that suffers because of its many excesses
an extra-dry office comedy
so intimate and sensual and funny and
except as a harsh conceptual exercise
more or
to make a credible case for reports from the afterlife and a lot more time on the romantic urgency that 's at the center of the story
in a while , a movie
underdogs beat the odds and the human spirit triumphs
the milieu is wholly unconvincing ...
it 's not difficult to spot the culprit early-on in this predictable thriller .
the filmmaker ascends , literally , to the olympus of the art world , but he would have done well to end this flawed , dazzling series with the raising of something other than his own cremaster
between place and personal identity
gentle , endearing 1975 children 's novel
a jumbled fantasy comedy
endearing cast
previous collaboration , miss congeniality
she 's gonna
his disparate manhattan denizens
to cling to the edge of your seat , tense with suspense
this refreshing visit
george ratliff 's documentary , hell house
from a summer of teen-driven , toilet-humor codswallop
intimidated by both her subject matter
inner loneliness and desperate grandiosity
kenneth
wander into the dark areas of parent-child relationships without flinching
, kapur modernizes a.e.w. mason 's story to suit the sensibilities of a young american , a decision that plucks `` the four feathers '' bare .
when you resurrect a dead man , hard copy should come a-knocking , no ?
whose passion
offers copious hints along the way -- myriad signs , if you will -- that beneath the familiar , funny surface is a far bigger , far more meaningful story than one in which little green men come to earth for harvesting purposes
time and distance
ticket-buyers with great expectations will wind up as glum as mr. de niro .
who live in the crowded cities and refugee camps of gaza
ever seen on screen
praise of love
, this space-based homage to robert louis stevenson 's treasure island fires on all plasma conduits .
as a cult film
a listless climb down the social ladder
as bland
the price of popularity
making kahlo 's art a living , breathing part of the movie , often
acted but by no means scary horror movie
does little here but point at things that explode into flame
does such high-profile talent serve such literate material .
bart
looks great , has solid acting and a neat premise .
communal
just a simple fable done in an artless sytle , but
the closing scenes
mr. deeds is , as comedy goes , very silly --
not a schlocky creature feature but something far more stylish and cerebral -- and , hence , more chillingly effective .
as nesbitt 's cooper
a seriocomic debut of extravagant promise by georgian-israeli director dover kosashvili .
what we get in feardotcom is more like something from a bad clive barker movie .
in such a straightforward , emotionally honest manner that by the end
to justify its two-hour running time
made me unintentionally famous --
popcorn movie fun with equal doses of action , cheese , ham and cheek -lrb- as well as a serious debt to the road warrior -rrb-
of a child
scan of evans ' career
can be as tiresome as 9 seconds of jesse helms ' anti- castro
first sight and ,
slow , silly and unintentionally hilarious
faced and
obvious political insights
rigged and
have been inspired by blair witch
spain 's greatest star wattage
the movie milk
mayhem and stupidity
wimps out by going for that pg-13 rating , so the more graphic violence is mostly off-screen and
well-written as sexy beast
norwegian
that extra little something that makes it worth checking out at theaters
super-wealthy megalomaniac bent
is painfully bad ,
-lrb- it 's -rrb- what punk rock music used to be ,
as anything much more
that 's so simple and precise that anything discordant would topple the balance
boring
when a movie asks you to feel sorry for mick jagger 's sex life
probably should
dull spots
's in the mood for love -- very much a hong kong movie despite its mainland setting .
buried ,
taken one of the world 's most fascinating stories
you can wait till then
starts to become good
bo derek made the ridiculous bolero
peppering this urban study
the animated sequences are well done and perfectly constructed to convey a sense of childhood imagination and creating adventure out of angst
far smoother ride
then pay your $ 8 and get ready for the big shear .
to straddle the line between another classic for the company
or `` suck ''
from a completist 's checklist
high drama , disney-style - a wing and a prayer and a hunky has-been pursuing his castle in the sky
people on the economic fringes of margaret thatcher 's ruinous legacy
to describe how bad it is
melville 's
`` sade ''
a crowd-pleaser , but then , so
is simply tired
in the auditorium
gems
is itself intacto 's luckiest stroke
the act
art film
james eric , james horton
style and flash
that lifts your spirits
realizing that you 've spent the past 20 minutes looking at your watch and
war-torn land
the picture 's moral schizophrenia
confuses its message with an ultimate desire
as it turns out ,
scenery , vibe and all
the star who helped give a spark to `` chasing amy '' and `` changing lanes '' falls flat as thinking man cia agent jack ryan in this summer 's new action film , `` the sum of all fears . ''
muy loco
renders its tension
an annoying orgy of excess and exploitation
immensely enjoyable
in understanding a unique culture that is presented with universal appeal
probe lear 's soul-stripping breakdown
a dashing and resourceful hero ;
that deals with first love sweetly
should not get the first and last look at one of the most triumphant performances of vanessa redgrave 's career
's flawed but staggering once upon a time in america
watch these two
payami tries to raise some serious issues about iran 's electoral process , but
is as thought-provoking
deal .
were it not for de niro 's participation ,
is not a hobby that attracts the young and fit .
to save their children
of a foundering performance
get wherever it 's going
michael caine whipping out the dirty words and punching people in the stomach again
as wonder bread dipped in milk
respectable
to build any interest
it 's sobering , particularly if anyone still thinks this conflict can be resolved easily , or soon .
impish divertissement
they fall to pieces
parking lots
dramatic punch
is great
, the seesawing of the general 's fate in the arguments of competing lawyers has the stomach-knotting suspense of a legal thriller , while the testimony of witnesses lends the film a resonant undertone of tragedy .
if minor ,
titus
tired of going where no man has gone before
overworked
the tooth and claw
mean that as a compliment
pseudo-educational
seldom
to massoud
the movies of the 1960s
old world war
it is a kind , unapologetic , sweetheart of a movie
that breaks your heart
like a skillful fisher
in the community
exit
bad seeds
raises some worthwhile themes while delivering a wholesome fantasy for kids .
foremost
reality-snubbing
may ,
with tons and tons of dialogue -- most of it given to children
a superfluous sequel ... plagued by that old familiar feeling of ` let 's get this thing over with ' :
america 's skin-deep notions of pulchritude
a few scares
for young women
death and spies
from the theater
used as analgesic balm for overstimulated minds
songs from the second floor has all the enjoyable randomness of a very lively dream and so manages to be compelling , amusing and unsettling at the same time .
the film 's -rrb- taste for `` shock humor '' will wear thin on all
the lustrous polished visuals rich in color and creativity and , of course ,
damn funny
an 88-minute rip-off
in many ways , reminiscent of 1992 's unforgiven which also utilized the scintillating force of its actors to draw out the menace of its sparse dialogue .
an immensely appealing couple
's no good answer to that one .
payne has created a beautiful canvas ,
is that the screen is most alive when it seems most likely that broomfield 's interviewees , or even himself , will not be for much longer .
time-switching myopic mystery
it 's a comedy
escaped the holocaust
brutality
my advice ,
the lifetime network
without being the peak of all things insipid
low-rent -- and even lower-wit
seem smug and cartoonish
based on true events ,
it thinks it is and its comedy is generally mean-spirited
girlfriends are bad , wives are worse and babies are the kiss of death in this bitter italian comedy .
look like a masterpiece
twirling his hair
he comes across as shallow and glib though not mean-spirited
find yourself praying for a quick resolution
plunges you into a reality that is , more often then not , difficult and sad , and
lost its edge
teen-pop
freshman
only the odd enjoyably chewy lump
whooshing you from one visual marvel
the movie is silly beyond comprehension
denuded urban living
many ways the perfect festival film : a calm , self-assured portrait of small town regret , love , duty and friendship that appeals to the storytelling instincts of a slightly more literate filmgoing audience
artsy fantasy sequences --
maintains a cool distance
has a built-in audience , but only among those who are drying out from spring break
the news
the truth of the world
another major league
a change in expression
dreary piece
bv 's
i ever saw that was written down
parker can not sustain the buoyant energy level of the film 's city beginnings into its country conclusion '
believable tension
superficiale
excels as the enigmatic mika and anna mouglalis is a stunning new young talent in one of chabrol 's most intense psychological mysteries .
draw people together
the plot 's clearly mythic structure may owe more to disney 's strong sense of formula than to the original story .
false scares
lock stock and
sly , sophisticated and surprising
rates
recent digital glitz
found writer-director
that do n't care about being stupid
if it had a sense of humor
shankman ... and screenwriter karen janszen bungle their way through the narrative as if it were a series of bible parables and not an actual story .
the album 's
get the idea , though
degrading
it 's so lackluster
beresford nicely mixes in as much humor as pathos to take us on his sentimental journey of the heart .
dialogue and murky cinematography
like a discarded house beautiful spread
of a college student who sees himself as impervious to a fall
soar
is way , way off
imagination in the soulful development of two rowdy teenagers
, as always , is wonderful as the long-faced sad sack
is given a full workout
this mild-mannered farce , directed by one of its writers , john c. walsh ,
lee is a sentimentalist
of the ` laughing at ' variety than the ` laughing with
charming than listening to a four-year-old
it is a happy , heady jumble of thought and storytelling , an insane comic undertaking that ultimately coheres into a sane and breathtakingly creative film .
the bitter end
is a nicely handled affair , a film about human darkness but etched with a light -lrb- yet unsentimental -rrb- touch
is marveilleux
good woman
bump in the night and nobody cares
noise
all the pieces fall together without much surprise ,
portrays himself in a one-note performance
went over
search of all the emotions and life experiences
captures , in luminous interviews and amazingly evocative film from three decades ago
me feel unclean
establishes itself as a durable part of the movie landscape :
celebrityhood
move over bond ; this girl deserves a sequel .
than their funny accents
a genuine love story
the songs translate well to film
is so cognizant of the cultural and moral issues involved in the process
ong 's promising debut is a warm and well-told tale of one recent chinese immigrant 's experiences in new york city .
resident evil is not it
is surely the funniest and most accurate depiction of writer
long time
if you like blood
a performance of sustained intelligence from stanford and another of subtle humour from bebe neuwirth
vibrant charm
banking
the biggest problem with this movie is that it 's not nearly long enough .
subjective
we went 8 movies ago
our country
have is
here his sense of story and his juvenile camera movements smack of a film school undergrad
more than people
the avant garde director
stick with it
the unsettled tenor
hippie-turned-yuppie plot
i 'll bet most parents had thought
fluid and mesmerizing
most unlikely
holds the film together .
of 1 to 10
by cliches , painful improbability and murky points
is , arguably , the most accomplished work to date from hong kong 's versatile stanley kwan
an emerging indian american cinema
love with myth
schrader aims to present an unflinching look at one man 's downfall , brought about by his lack of self-awareness .
convincing intelligence
you wo n't care
a punch line
the world 's endangered reefs
of the worst films of the summer
the tuxedo 's
implicitly acknowledges and celebrates the glorious chicanery and self-delusion of this most american of businesses ,
hitting all of its assigned marks to take on any life of its own
a misdemeanor
the weight
hands-on
the movie certainly has its share of clever moments and biting dialogue ,
new relevance , new reality
with real thematic heft
as funny or entertaining
-lrb- a -rrb- soulless ,
a refreshing change
i can think of
a distinguished film legacy
a visceral , nasty journey
for a depressing story that throws a bunch of hot-button items in the viewer 's face and asks to be seen as hip , winking social commentary
the acting , for the most part
an entirely irony-free zone and
than the character 's lines would suggest
the cause of woman warriors
has been trying to pass off as acceptable teen entertainment for some time now .
mojo
kwan 's unique directing style
a hammer
blue crush is as predictable as the tides .
stripped-down dramatic constructs
bar
the most offensive thing about the movie is that hollywood expects people to pay to see it .
in the kind of low-key way that allows us to forget that they are actually movie folk
sure mainstream audiences will be baffled
drops the ball
new reality
if you 're not
the five writers slip into the modern rut of narrative banality
turpin 's film allows us to chuckle through the angst
is way too
return to never land is much more p.c. than the original version -lrb- no more racist portraits of indians , for instance -rrb- , but the excitement is missing
matinee price
taymor
but undernourished and plodding
depending upon where you live
mainly that south korean filmmakers can make undemanding action movies with all the alacrity of their hollywood counterparts .
an astonishingly condescending attitude
tradition-bound
denlopp
the vistas are sweeping and
link together to conquer all kinds of obstacles , whether they be of nature , of man or of one another
faint
winning portrayal
, starving and untalented
no interesting concept can escape
shots
been crisper and punchier
a domestic melodrama
genuine and
made film could possibly come down the road in 2002
partner and sister
becomes just another voyeuristic spectacle ,
hot topics
look at or
's hardly over
feral intensity
're over 25 ,
somehow
stevenson 's
would-be public servants
young ballesta
has generic virtues , and despite a lot of involved talent , seems done by the numbers .
exactly sure what -- and has all the dramatic weight of a raindrop
highs and
just a bunch of good actors
shopping mall theaters across the country
sounds promising
as pure composition and form --
the film works
is so bad it does n't improve upon the experience of staring at a blank screen
, most importantly ,
is as adult
seem to get anywhere near the story 's center
to support the premise other than fling gags at it to see which ones shtick
it 's tough to watch ,
script
every minute
of the chase sequence
eight legged freaks is clever and funny , is amused by its special effects , and leaves you feeling like you 've seen a movie instead of an endless trailer .
the film operates nicely off the element of surprise
a feel
rewritten
presents himself as the boy puppet pinocchio , complete with receding hairline , weathered countenance and american breckin meyer 's ridiculously inappropriate valley boy voice .
nicole holofcenter , the insightful writer\/director responsible for this illuminating comedy does n't wrap the proceedings up neatly but
unremarkable
's only in fairy tales
allegiance to chekhov
a sour taste in one 's mouth , and
bizarre heroine
a particularly nightmarish fairytale
gored bullfighters , comatose ballerinas -rrb-
mostly told through on-camera interviews with several survivors , whose riveting memories are rendered with such clarity that it 's as if it all happened only yesterday
despite a performance of sustained intelligence from stanford and another of subtle humour from bebe neuwirth
either side
is a little tired
like you were n't invited to the party
collective
universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication
future wife
a tart little lemon drop of a movie
what with all the blanket statements and dime-store ruminations on vanity
brings awareness to an issue often overlooked
sommers
his character construct
the kind of movie where the big scene is a man shot out of a cannon into a vat of ice cream
ram
a sophisticated flower child 's desire to purge the world of the tooth and claw of human power
smack of a hallmark hall of fame , with a few four letter words thrown in that are generally not heard on television
fall
the high-concept scenario soon proves preposterous , the acting is robotically italicized ,
contemplates
-lrb- or threatened
viewers do n't have to worry about being subjected to farts , urine , feces , semen , or any of the other foul substances that have overrun modern-day comedies
speculation , conspiracy theories
of the punk
of being placed on any list of favorites
rambling and
new inspiration
build some robots , haul 'em to the theatre with you for the late show , and
ravishing
to movie audiences both innocent and jaded
the widowmaker is derivative , overlong , and bombastic -- yet surprisingly entertaining .
self-conscious but often hilarious
two crimes
the big-screen scooby makes the silly original cartoon seem smart and well-crafted in comparison .
its way
wo n't drop your jaw
portrays young brendan with his usual intelligence and subtlety , not to mention a convincing brogue .
the big screen postcard that is a self-glorified martin lawrence lovefest
set against a few dynamic decades
miss it altogether ,
doe-eyed
felt like an answer
overall tomfoolery
, hard-driving narcissism is a given
're ready to hate one character , or really sympathize with another character
a lioness
again ransacks its archives for a quick-buck sequel .
complicated emotions
france 's foremost cinematic poet
need of a scented bath
owe nicolas cage an apology
bloody and mean
catch the pitch of his poetics , savor the pleasure of his sounds and images , and ponder the historical , philosophical , and ethical issues that intersect with them
has all the outward elements of the original
remember the lessons of the trickster spider
shoot it
fathers and sons ,
has some of the best special effects
one big excuse to play one lewd scene after another
one makes
imagination and
to push them
expresses
attempt to complicate the story
sitting through this one again
even its target audience talked all the way through it
freak-out
could have looked into my future and
offers the none-too-original premise
semimusical
the death camp of auschwitz ii-birkenau
delivered with a hammer
allows his cast the benefit of being able to give full performances
, roiling black-and-white inspires trembling and gratitude .
force himself
why , after only three films , director\/co-writer jacques audiard , though little known in this country , belongs in the very top rank of french filmmakers
except : film overboard
delivers more goodies
creepy crawlies
are clinically depressed
the west bank , joseph cedar 's time
a loud , low-budget and tired formula film that arrives cloaked in the euphemism ` urban drama . '
wore out
can depress you about life itself
the tormented persona
an act of spiritual faith -- an eloquent , deeply felt meditation on the nature of compassion
duel
even the slc high command
let
about a dysfunctional parent-child relationship
love story ,
throws in too many conflicts
more measured or polished production
volume
that an impressionable kid could n't stand to hear
does n't just slip
, they wo n't enjoy the movie at all .
the original version -lrb- no more racist portraits of indians , for instance -rrb-
who 's been all but decommissioned
goes right
to get at the root psychology of this film would require many sessions on the couch of dr. freud .
koury
much of anything
visually striking and viscerally repellent
its first sign
he delivers a powerful commentary on how governments lie , no matter who runs them
on an emotional level , funnier , and on the whole less
so packed with subplots involving the various silbersteins that it feels more like the pilot episode of a tv series than a feature film
although bright , well-acted and thought-provoking , tuck everlasting suffers from a laconic pace and a lack of traditional action .
're merely signposts marking the slow , lingering death of imagination .
with a curiously stylized , quasi-shakespearean portrait of pure misogynist evil
wildly unsentimental but
was a long , long time ago
like silence , it 's a movie that gets under your skin .
ruins
all three women
left with a sour taste in one 's mouth , and little else
largely bogus story
a stylish but steady , and ultimately very satisfying , piece of character-driven storytelling .
they will have a showdown , but ,
eats ,
the very definition of what critics have come to term an `` ambitious failure .
still cuts all the way down to broken bone .
, michael moore 's bowling for columbine rekindles the muckraking , soul-searching spirit of the ` are we a sick society ? '
the delicate tightrope
it will guarantee to have you leaving the theater with a smile on your face .
an authentically vague , but ultimately purposeless , study
to the existence of this film
gives it that extra little something that makes it worth checking out at theaters , especially if you 're in the mood for something more comfortable than challenging
represented in a hollywood film
it 's neither as sappy as big daddy nor as anarchic as happy gilmore or the waterboy , but it has its moments
sell it to the highest bidder
predictable plotting and tiresome histrionics
if damon and affleck attempt another project greenlight , next time out
underdeveloped effort
complex enough
cinematic misdemeanor
so laddish and juvenile
a film so willing to champion the fallibility of the human heart
bad filmmaking
the tuxedo was n't just bad ; it was , as my friend david cross would call it , ` hungry-man portions of bad ' .
, amusing and unpredictable
an undeniable energy
of road trip
playfully profound ... and crazier than michael jackson on the top floor of a skyscraper nursery
aimless as an old pickup skidding completely out of control on a long patch of black ice
overacted with all the boozy self-indulgence that brings out the worst in otherwise talented actors
as the mediterranean sparkles
even the stuffiest cinema goers will laugh their \*\*\* off for an hour-and-a-half
, somewhere along the way k-19 jettisoned some crucial drama .
spend more time
ravishing costumes , eye-filling , wide-screen production design and
like one of -lrb- spears ' -rrb- music videos in content --
the prism of that omnibus tradition called marriage
david spade
comes along only occasionally , one so unconventional , gutsy and perfectly
costly
the key grip
as hilarious
enlightening
is a real filmmaker
of broadway 's the lion king and the film titus
quiet , adult
robinson 's
might go down as one of the all-time great apocalypse movies .
a more confused , less interesting and more sloppily made film could possibly come down the road in 2002
will leave you wanting to abandon the theater
it tends to remind one of a really solid woody allen film , with its excellent use of new york locales and sharp writing
the only thing that i ever saw that was written down
's a beautiful film , full of elaborate and twisted characters
yet unforgivingly inconsistent depiction
has that other imax films do n't : chimps , lots of chimps , all blown up to the size of a house .
one of the best , most understated performances of -lrb- jack nicholson 's -rrb- career .
's unburdened by pretensions to great artistic significance
that simply feel wrong
revitalize
a quaint , romanticized rendering
a frame
, he probably would n't be too crazy with his great-grandson 's movie splitting up in pretty much the same way .
political intrigue
imagery or
the producers
through this summer that do not involve a dentist drill
, showtime is nevertheless efficiently amusing for a good while .
this strenuously unconventional movie
a classroom play
30 minutes
the culmination of everyone 's efforts is given life when a selection appears in its final form -lrb- in `` last dance '' -rrb- .
unusual but pleasantly haunting debut
realize that as far as these shootings are concerned , something is rotten in the state of california
an artful yet depressing film that makes a melodramatic mountain out
to death
a shimmeringly lovely coming-of-age portrait , shot in artful , watery tones of blue , green and brown .
wong 's in the mood for love -- very much a hong kong movie despite its mainland setting .
that is made almost impossible by events that set the plot in motion .
crack you up with her crass , then gasp for gas , verbal deportment
hungry for quality and a nostalgic , twisty yarn that will keep them guessing
maybe thomas wolfe was right
it has the right approach and the right opening premise ,
a slick , engrossing melodrama .
modestly surprising
a real film of nijinsky
the other actors in the movie are
once
certain robustness
a legend
like it has its share of high points
by director
jaw-dropping action sequences , striking villains , a gorgeous color palette
alternates
good line
spies
a director could make in filming opera
horrified awe
an unintentionally surreal kid 's picture ...
thirteen-year-old
some blondes , -lrb- diggs -rrb- should be probing why a guy with his talent ended up in a movie this bad .
criminal conspiracies and
oozes condescension from every pore .
would choose the cliff-notes over reading a full-length classic
has all the trappings of an energetic , extreme-sports adventure ,
on video
rank as three of the most multilayered and sympathetic female characters of the year .
a strong dramatic and emotional pull
from its ripe recipe , inspiring ingredients , certified
movie-movie
choosing
has a film used manhattan 's architecture in such a gloriously goofy way .
blazingly alive and admirable on many levels
's a bad sign when you 're rooting for the film to hurry up and get to its subjects ' deaths just so the documentary will be over
in many a moon about the passions that sometimes fuel our best achievements and other times
eating ,
the potency
takes place during spring break
acting , but ultimately
in its portrait of cuban leader fidel castro
being this generation 's animal house
i doubt it
enough to the story to fill two hours
of the family vacation
's a pretty woman
ruh-roh
sam 's -rrb-
a playful recapitulation of the artist 's career
captures , in luminous interviews and amazingly evocative film from three decades ago , the essence of the dogtown experience .
brooding but quietly
good-looking but relentlessly
i want a real movie
to be exact
stark portrait
to find a movie with a bigger , fatter heart than barbershop
travails
this beautifully drawn movie
matter .
a strong message about never giving up on a loved one
fessenden continues to do interesting work , and it would be nice to see what he could make with a decent budget
confuses its message with an ultimate desire to please , and
seeking a definitive account of eisenstein 's life
significantly better
some tense arguing
even a hardened voyeur would require the patience of job to get through this interminable , shapeless documentary about the swinging subculture .
greed and
big box
name
michael j. wilson
break your heart
from which
have the necessary self-control to guide a loose , poorly structured film through the pitfalls of incoherence and redundancy
named minnie
onto
several times here and
look at ,
there 's none of the happily-ever - after spangle of monsoon wedding in late marriage -- and that 's part of what makes dover kosashvili 's outstanding feature debut so potent
the actress
are ` edgy
recipe ,
was a dark and stormy night ...
us
about zelda 's ultimate fate
by this gentle comedy
veered
big-screen
made to our shared history
malle
it ultimately satisfies with its moving story
delivering
while the now 72-year-old robert evans been slowed down by a stroke , he has at least one more story to tell : his own .
of things that go boom
is overlong and not well-acted , but credit writer-producer-director
into an uneasy blend of ghost and close encounters of the third kind
dopey old
the song
butterfingered
the punch lines
elbows
, who cares ?
perfectly rendered period piece
copies
current americanized adaptation
gary fleder
lack a strong-minded viewpoint , or a sense of humor
one battle after another is not the same as one battle followed by killer cgi effects
working poor
bully
of the most inventive
the cruelties
the rest is just an overexposed waste of film
nevertheless will leave fans clamoring for another ride
her defiance of the saccharine
psychologically savvy .
make the transition
yale grad
your lover
, thoughtful , unapologetically raw
it 's as comprehensible as any dummies guide , something even non-techies can enjoy .
stripped of most of his budget and all of his sense of humor
a likable story , told with competence
leaves a lot to be desired
did n't talk down to them
retreat
the piece works
this flick
that even its target audience talked all the way through it .
twice as long
standard hollywood bio-pic
watching this film , what we feel
while the ensemble player who gained notice in guy ritchie 's lock , stock and two smoking barrels and snatch has the bod
august upon us
this deeply touching melodrama
morrissette has performed a difficult task indeed -
, and better
'' pg-13 rating
schneidermeister ...
the film itself is about something very interesting and odd that
reality shows for god 's sake
the movie above the run-of-the-mill singles blender
the truth about charlie
the miss hawaiian tropic pageant
commands attention .
zippy jazzy score
as they used to say in the 1950s sci-fi movies
give shapiro , goldman
charming , sometimes infuriating
tireless
young women
this goes after one truth -lrb- the ford administration 's complicity in tearing ` orphans ' from their mothers -rrb- and stumbles upon others even more compelling .
accepts the news of his illness so quickly but still finds himself
hear how john malkovich 's reedy consigliere will pronounce his next line
to both people 's capacity for evil and their heroic capacity for good
the one most of us inhabit
percentages
at an hour and twenty-some minutes
hollywood vs.
to fade from memory
's shrugging acceptance to each new horror .
pays off ,
core
claude
much of the writing
some motion pictures portray ultimate passion ; others create ultimate thrills .
is that it 's shot on digital video , whose tiny camera enables shafer to navigate spaces both large ... and small ... with considerable aplomb .
-lrb- hell is -rrb- looking down at your watch and realizing serving sara is n't even halfway through .
it is handled with intelligence and care
overblown enterprise
your identity
happily glib
in 1938
markers
's a powerful though flawed movie , guaranteed to put a lump in your throat while reaffirming washington as possibly the best actor working in movies today .
pays tribute to heroes the way julia roberts hands out awards -- with phony humility barely camouflaging grotesque narcissism .
crippled by poor casting
romantic comedy genre
kubrick-meets-spielberg
james horton
the skies
these are textbook lives of quiet desperation .
leaves you with the impression that you should have gotten more out of it than you did
wrapped in the heart-pounding suspense of a stylish psychological thriller
murphy and wilson
new angle
the blemishes of youth
300 hundred years
a tremendous , offbeat sense of style and humor
respect for its flawed , crazy people
` the time
in a big corner office in hell
of her life with the imagery in her paintings
brings together some of the biggest names in japanese anime , with impressive results .
makes it a failure as straight drama
intriguing glimpses of the insights gleaned from a lifetime of spiritual inquiry
, the movie eventually gets around to its real emotional business , striking deep chords of sadness .
's worth the concentration .
remarks
it 's the brilliant surfing photography bringing you right inside the massive waves that lifts blue crush into one of the summer 's most pleasurable movies .
welt
walks a tricky tightrope between being wickedly funny and just plain wicked
flag-waving
by antwone fisher
coheres into a sane and breathtakingly creative film
this little $ 1.8 million charmer
english title
disguise it as an unimaginative screenwriter 's invention
your taste for jonah
another in a long line of ultra-violent war movies , this one
come to think of it ,
unpleasant
a movie character more unattractive or odorous -lrb- than leon -rrb-
ensemble piece
metro -rrb-
slow , silly and unintentionally hilarious .
a gently funny , sweetly adventurous film that makes you feel genuinely good , that is to say
to tell a story for more than four minutes
two tedious acts light on great scares and a good surprise ending .
its dark , delicate treatment of these characters and its unerring respect for them
in familiarity
as original
in xxx
begging for attention
actory
the byplay and bickering
both a beautifully made nature film and a tribute to a woman whose passion for this region and its inhabitants still shines in her quiet blue eyes .
despite the fact that this film was n't as bad as i thought it was going to be , it 's still not a good movie
with a christmas carol
of those movies that catches you up in something bigger than yourself
manages to infuse the rocky path to sibling reconciliation with flashes of warmth and gentle humor
pathetically compare notes about their budding amours
by vincent r. nebrida
sappy dialogue
much funnier film
deceptively simple ,
movements
effects and
for instance
one of the best of a growing strain of daring films
has made a film that is an undeniably worthy and devastating experience
delightful cast
to go out of his way to turn the legendary wit 's classic mistaken identity farce into brutally labored and unfunny hokum
lives down to its title .
hoofing and crooning
proves tiresome , with the surface histrionics failing to compensate for the paper-thin characterizations and facile situations
show a remarkable ability to document both sides of this emotional car-wreck .
, love stories require the full emotional involvement and support of a viewer .
a fun adventure movie for kids -lrb- of all ages -rrb- that like adventure
often surprising twists and
transcript
the r rating is for brief nudity and a grisly corpse
there 's something impressive and yet lacking about everything .
sit through than most of jaglom 's self-conscious and gratingly irritating films
authentic account of a historical event that 's far too tragic to merit such superficial treatment .
sweet home alabama is n't going to win any academy awards
macbeth
fairly straightforward
surprisingly decent
easy film
equally beautiful , self-satisfied
a nice cool glass
lacks the inspiration of the original and
get for a buck or so
no working girl
facts
the restraint to fully realize them
ours in a world of meaningless activity
re-create the excitement of such '50s flicks
real antwone fisher
where the upbeat ending feels like a copout
wear
funny , though .
i 'm happy to have seen it -- not as an alternate version , but as the ultimate exercise in viewing deleted scenes .
of eudora welty
director doug liman and
to be ethereal
who gained notice in guy ritchie 's lock , stock and two smoking barrels and snatch
one of those decades-spanning historical epics that strives to be intimate and socially encompassing but fails to do justice to either effort in three hours of screen time
wretched
mixes in as much humor as pathos to take us on his sentimental journey of the heart .
ensemble movies
with action confined to slo-mo gun firing and random glass-shattering
is sickly entertainment at best and mind-destroying cinematic pollution at worst .
it 's hilarious
bad mixture
secondhand , familiar -- and not in a good way
my stepdad 's not mean , he 's just adjusting
broken with her friends image in an independent film of satiric fire and emotional turmoil
spout hilarious dialogue
good surprise ending
little propaganda film
illuminating
ploddingly melodramatic structure
the plot makes no sense
orlean 's themes
images and effects
is an excellent choice for the walled-off but combustible hustler
gangs ''
piercing and
there 's a neat twist , subtly rendered , that could have wrapped things up at 80 minutes , but kang tacks on three or four more endings .
as possible
fascinating
as schmidt
paraphrase a line from another dickens ' novel
it 's unlikely we 'll see a better thriller this year .
become distant memories
the likes
scooping
are equal parts poetry and politics , obvious at times but evocative and heartfelt .
or turntablism
an extended dialogue exercise
, we miss you .
sub-formulaic
you can count on me
allow an earnest moment to pass without reminding audiences that it 's only a movie
elicit more of a sense of deja vu than awe
'll keep watching the skies for his next project
an amicable endeavor
giddy viewing
that you might think he was running for office -- or trying to win over a probation officer
very talented
searches for their place in the world
in this easily skippable hayseeds-vs
titillating
steven soderbergh 's traffic
manages just to be depressing , as the lead actor phones in his autobiographical performance .
ca n't properly
are immune to the folly of changing taste and attitude .
even though it is infused with the sensibility of a video director , it does n't make for completely empty entertainment
the story is bogus and its characters tissue-thin .
moments of inspired humour
all the religious and civic virtues that hold society in place
pink jammies
passion or politics
the devastation of this disease
to ride bikes
can go through
this little-known story of native americans and their role in the second great war
all of this
built on the premise that middle-class arkansas consists of monster truck-loving good ol' boys and peroxide blond honeys whose worldly knowledge comes from tv reruns and supermarket tabloids .
feel pissed off
about drug dealers , kidnapping , and unsavory folks
lang 's metropolis , welles ' kane , and eisenstein 's potemkin
find little of interest in this film , which is often preachy and poorly acted
serves up with style and empathy
self-consciously flashy camera effects , droning house music and flat , flat dialogue
this overproduced piece of dreck is shockingly bad and absolutely unnecessary .
is the film equivalent of a lovingly rendered coffee table book
there 's some outrageously creative action in the transporter ... -lrb- b -rrb- ut by the time frank parachutes down onto a moving truck , it 's just another cartoon with an unstoppable superman .
chekhov 's
2 ''
exhibit
people who are struggling to give themselves a better lot in life than the ones
deliciously exploitative
be commended for taking a fresh approach to familiar material
ineffable , elusive , yet inexplicably
manages to generate the belly laughs of lowbrow comedy without sacrificing its high-minded appeal .
arnold vehicle
a hip , contemporary , in-jokey one
it 's an enjoyable trifle nonetheless
ford and
while remaining one of the most savagely hilarious social critics this side of jonathan swift
crush
j.k. rowling 's marvelous series
ha
painfully flat
dark and unrepentant
them meaningful for both kids and church-wary adults
affability
vague impressions
the protagonists '
one
wide range
it is most of the things costner movies are known for ; it 's sanctimonious , self-righteous and so eager to earn our love that you want to slap it .
refusal to push the easy emotional buttons
that sucks you in and dares you not to believe it
ninety minutes of viva castro !
should have ditched the artsy pretensions and revelled in the entertaining shallows
this is an extraordinary film , not least because it is japanese and yet feels universal .
the viewer 's patience with slow pacing
as bored
a movie that starts out like heathers , then becomes bring it on , then becomes unwatchable
but undernourished and plodding .
whose
by an imaginatively mixed cast of antic spirits
in an orange prison jumpsuit
whether quitting will prove absorbing to american audiences
fetishes
manners and misanthropy
gothic
more than their unique residences , home movie is about the people who live in them , who have carved their own comfortable niche in the world and have been kind enough to share it .
murderer
, comic side
a remake by the numbers , linking a halfwit plot to a series of standup routines in which wilson and murphy show how funny they could have been in a more ambitious movie
overlong and not well-acted
the sum of all fears pretends to be a serious exploration of nuclear terrorism , but it 's really nothing more than warmed-over cold war paranoia .
napoleon 's last years and
tunisian film i
a wretched movie that reduces the second world war to one man
too slight to be called any kind of masterpiece
damn funny stuff
sneaks up on the viewer , providing an experience that is richer than anticipated
overwhelmingly
instead of ugly behavior
have had free rein to be as pretentious as he wanted
national lampoon 's van wilder may aim to be the next animal house , but it more closely resembles this year 's version of tomcats .
offers big , fat , dumb laughs that may make you hate yourself for giving in .
a particularly amateurish episode of bewitched that takes place during spring break
writer-director anthony friedman
fresh , unforced naturalism to their characters
patriot
silly and unintentionally
his
sucks you in
funny moment
schneider and director shawn levy
ditty
about the business of making movies
dicey screen material
has fun with the quirks of family life
is insipid
covered earlier and much better in ordinary people
granddad of le nouvelle vague
set out to lampoon ,
regarding point of view
, spicy footnote
nothing distinguishing in a randall wallace film
that we did at seventeen
subject matter
notwithstanding my problem with the movie 's final half hour , i 'm going to recommend secretary , based on the wonderful acting clinic put on by spader and gyllenhaal , and also the unique way shainberg goes about telling what at heart is a sweet little girl -
, beyond the astute direction of cardoso and beautifully detailed performances by all of the actors , is a note of defiance over social dictates .
loosely connected characters and
a movie that feels like the pilot episode of a new teen-targeted action tv series .
a workman 's
movie that falls victim to frazzled wackiness and frayed satire
is never especially clever and often
relentlessly depressing
echoes the by now intolerable morbidity of so many recent movies
about how show business has infiltrated every corner of society -- and not always for the better
the effects ,
also nice
a talk that appeals to me
succeed in really rattling the viewer
, marvelously twisted shapes history
`` scratch ''
two-hour version
's goofy -lrb- if not entirely wholesome -rrb- fun
misfire that even tunney ca n't save
a battle between bug-eye theatre and dead-eye
of gator-bashing
's enough to watch huppert scheming , with her small , intelligent eyes as steady as any noir villain , and to enjoy the perfectly pitched web of tension that chabrol spins
they think of themselves and their clients
lost somewhere inside the conservative , handbag-clutching sarandon
for me
ways that elude the more nationally settled
how hope can breed a certain kind of madness -- and strength
can practically
if kaos had n't blown them all up
fresh good looks and
no wiseacre crackle
was more fun
flinging their feces
examine , the interior lives of the characters in his film ,
ararat went astray
episode ii -- attack of the clones is a technological exercise that lacks juice and delight
that will wear you out and make you misty even when you do n't
a huge action sequence
track of ourselves
does everything but
does n't try to surprise us with plot twists , but rather seems to enjoy its own transparency .
argue with anyone who calls ` slackers ' dumb , insulting , or childish
a florid turn
certainly not a good movie , but it was n't horrible either .
smoother or more confident
that proposes as epic tragedy the plight of a callow rich boy who is forced to choose between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
worthless , from its pseudo-rock-video opening
somehow ms. griffiths and mr. pryce bring off this wild welsh whimsy .
bang your head on the seat in front of you
feature-length sitcom
surface-effect feeling
meaning and value
's been 20 years since 48 hrs
is rote spookiness , with nary an original idea -lrb- or role , or edit , or score , or anything , really -rrb- in sight
we want the funk - and
prescient
is a man who uses the damage of war -- far more often than the warfare itself -- to create the kind of art shots that fill gallery shows
bourne identity
the film has a kind of hard , cold effect .
prefabricated
the superficially written characters ramble
admirable
is n't able to muster for a movie that , its title notwithstanding , should have been a lot nastier
ca n't handle the truth '' than high crimes
oliviera
turntablism
i thought the relationships were wonderful ,
the production values are of the highest and the performances attractive without being memorable .
a perpetual sense of urgency , which , for a film that takes nearly three hours to unspool , is both funny and irritating
defined
of unemployment
too immature and unappealing to care about
filmmaker gary burns '
to employ hollywood kids and people who owe
in theory , a middle-aged romance pairing clayburgh and tambor sounds promising , but in practice it 's something else altogether -- clownish and offensive and nothing at all like real life .
how well it holds up in an era in which computer-generated images are the norm
, the film is , arguably , the most accomplished work to date from hong kong 's versatile stanley kwan .
sucks , but has a funny moment or two
clever script
uplifting ,
a cloak
of `` abandon ''
although i did n't hate this one
excited
's not much more watchable than a mexican soap opera
insignificance
puritanical
's plenty to offend everyone
is at once intimate and universal cinema .
on courtroom movies , a few nifty twists that are so crucial to the genre and another first-rate performance by top-billed star bruce willis
burning ,
davis ' candid , archly funny and deeply authentic take
revolution # 9 proves to be a compelling
compare to the wit , humor and snappy dialogue of the original
of ` been there , done
the combination of lightness and strictness in this instance gives italian for beginners an amiable aimlessness that keeps it from seeming predictably formulaic .
takes a classic story ,
sturm und drang
's coherent , well shot , and tartly
utterly entranced by its subject
is that i truly enjoyed most of mostly martha while i ne
michel piccoli 's moving performance
like the pilot episode of a tv series
imagine a scenario where bergman approaches swedish fatalism using gary larson 's far side humor
who pride themselves on sophisticated , discerning taste
yvan
has managed to marry science fiction with film noir and action flicks with philosophical inquiry .
is an overwhelming sadness that feels as if it has made its way into your very bloodstream .
a voice for a pop-cyber culture
scant
a muddled limp biscuit of a movie , a vampire soap opera that does n't make much
a huge box-office
a great , fiery passion
says far less about the horrifying historical reality than about the filmmaker 's characteristic style
the last scenes of the film
about `
great performances , stylish cinematography and
come close to justifying the hype that surrounded its debut at the sundance film festival
beautifully directed and convincingly acted .
that the eventual dvd release will offer subtitles and the original italian-language soundtrack
is the best description of this well-meaning , beautifully produced film that sacrifices its promise for a high-powered star pedigree .
you get when sitting around a campfire around midnight , telling creepy stories to give each other the willies
fails to fascinate .
slide down
even more baffling
the central role
of the white man arriving on foreign shores to show wary natives the true light
bit
, but still
playing his usual bad boy weirdo role
great sympathy and intelligence
` wow ' factor
the worst dialogue
's often overwritten , with a surfeit of weighty revelations , flowery dialogue , and nostalgia for the past and roads not taken
, often incisive satire and unabashed sweetness
unlike most animaton from japan , the characters move with grace and panache
a sour taste in your mouth
a valentine
himself a deft pace master and stylist
at the core of this tale
is entertaining on an inferior level
cal is an unpleasantly shallow and immature character with whom to spend 110 claustrophobic minutes .
american pie hijinks
than `
spiced with the intrigue of academic skullduggery and politics
for that reason it may be the most oddly honest hollywood document of all
carries us effortlessly
meant the internet short saving ryan 's privates
behind the glitz , hollywood is sordid and disgusting .
the mothman prophecies ,
nerve-rattling ride
sturdiness and
apes films from the period
a watercolor background
the blob
'll laugh for not quite and hour and a half
to quite pull off the heavy stuff
everybody
, impostor is as close as you can get to an imitation movie .
one part romance novel , one part recipe book
other flicks
there are a few chuckles , but not a single gag sequence that really scores , and the stars seem to be in two different movies .
purely enjoyable that you might not even notice it 's a fairly straightforward remake of hollywood comedies such as father of the bride .
sharp comic timing
know too
scientific law to be discerned here that producers would be well to heed
in a role
the dead -lrb- water -rrb- weight
ol' boys
this tale has been told and retold ; the races and rackets change , but the song remains the same
worst comedy
a younger lad
even touching
gender-provoking
-lrb- see : terrorists are more evil than ever ! -rrb-
... a confusing drudgery .
ellen pompeo sitting next to you for the ride
on every frame of this stylish film that is able to visualize schizophrenia but is still confident enough to step back and look at the sick character with a sane eye
than either of those films
a bit melodramatic
the curse of blandness
in theory , a middle-aged romance pairing clayburgh and tambor sounds promising , but in practice it 's something else altogether -- clownish and offensive and nothing at all like real life
queen ''
a trenchant , ironic cultural satire
undramatic
seem ever
are among the chief reasons brown sugar is such a sweet and sexy film
this good
a vat of ice cream
staring at a blank screen
somewhat insightful
olympia , wash. , based filmmakers anne de marcken and marilyn freeman did just that and it 's what makes their project so interesting
full workout
church , synagogue or temple
what he had actually done
harrowing short story
a bid to hold our attention
comic even as the film breaks your heart
a sensitive and astute
speeds
in the middle of a war zone
franco -rrb-
with these characters
wish there had been more of the `` queen '' and less of the `` damned
i ca n't remember the last time i saw an audience laugh so much during a movie , but there 's only one problem ... it 's supposed to be a drama
the spice of specificity
the hot topics
dissection
mr. audiard 's
novels to the big screen
offended by his lack of faith in his audience
through out
of first contact
sweet and enjoyable fantasy
practice
of its epic scope
of the intrigue from the tv series
undergo radical changes
what we see
was your introduction
goes on and on to the point of nausea .
that you never want to see another car chase , explosion or gunfight again
automatically
festival in cannes bubbles with the excitement of the festival in cannes .
fathers and sons , and
a procession
up not one but two flagrantly fake thunderstorms to underscore the action
the dog from snatch
, who says he has to ?
an underachiever ,
a beguiling evocation
the labyrinthine ways in which people 's lives cross and change
that this really did happen
-lrb- stevens is -rrb- so stoked to make an important film about human infidelity and happenstance that he tosses a kitchen sink onto a story already overladen with plot conceits .
beloved genres
... an eerily suspenseful , deeply absorbing piece that works as a treatise on spirituality as well as a solid sci-fi thriller .
the modern remake of dumas 's story
's all about anakin ... and the lustrous polished visuals rich in color and creativity and , of course , special effect
for something as splendid-looking as this particular film , the viewer expects something special but instead gets -lrb- sci-fi -rrb- rehash .
in morvern callar
i suppose it 's lovely that cal works out his issues with his dad and comes to terms with his picture-perfect life -- but
's the image that really tells the tale
sure , it 's contrived and predictable , but its performances are so well tuned that the film comes off winningly , even though it 's never as solid as you want it to be .
canny , meditative script distances sex and love
irwin and his director never come up with an adequate reason why we should pay money for what we can get on television for free .
a fine effort , an interesting topic , some intriguing characters and a sad ending .
me most about god is great
deserving of discussion
, mr. audiard 's direction is fluid and quick .
so much to look
this predictable romantic comedy should get a pink slip
formulaic and stilted
the purr
sadly , as blood work proves , that was a long , long time ago .
you ca n't help but feel ` stoked . '
old woman
anne rice 's
some of the computer animation is handsome , and various amusing sidekicks add much-needed levity to the otherwise bleak tale , but overall the film never rises above mediocrity .
veteran
a twinkie
as a mechanical apparatus
the hype ,
long build-up
as an old pickup skidding completely out of control on a long patch of black ice
it has the right approach and the right opening premise , but it lacks the zest and it goes for a plot twist instead of trusting the material .
loud and offensive
bartleby is a fine , understated piece of filmmaking .
his films
... and
e
thanks to ice cube , benjamins
's never too late to believe in your dreams
mad love does n't galvanize its outrage the way
trinity assembly
showing
'll never know
the hearts and minds of the five principals
manages to breathe life into this somewhat tired premise
topics that could make a sailor blush - but
while the story does seem pretty unbelievable at times
would have made
spare , unchecked heartache
an incredibly narrow in-joke targeted to the tiniest segment of an already obscure demographic .
pacino and williams seem to keep upping the ante on each other , just as their characters do in the film .
outrageous , sickening , sidesplitting goods
the ya-ya member with the o2-tank
too staid
the irony is that this film 's cast is uniformly superb
its imaginative premise
gorgeous scenes ,
you guessing at almost every turn
spring break
other feel-good fiascos like antwone fisher or the emperor 's club any time
as cage 's war-weary marine
vowing
's not that funny -- which is just generally insulting
a group of dedicated artists
sandra bullock and
just what
feels conceived and shot on the fly -- like between lunch breaks for shearer 's radio show and his simpson voice-overs
to the soderbergh faithful
a young woman of great charm , generosity and diplomacy
expect in such a potentially sudsy set-up
although purportedly a study in modern alienation , it 's really little more than a particularly slanted , gay s\/m fantasy , enervating and deadeningly drawn-out .
very much worth
may leave the theater with more questions than answers , but darned if your toes wo n't still be tapping .
i was trying to decide what annoyed me most about god is great
of ia drang
by the sympathetic characters
wannabe film -- without the vital comic ingredient of the hilarious writer-director himself .
looking over the outdated clothes and plastic knickknacks
to life in the performances
less dizzily gorgeous companion
to stop watching
an empty , purposeless
, in turn ,
stitched together from stock situations and characters
jacquot preserves tosca 's intoxicating ardor through his use of the camera .
its identity
george lucas
it has fun with the quirks of family life , but it also treats the subject with fondness and respect .
become a good man
favour
sanctimonious , self-righteous and
be complaining when a film clocks in around 90 minutes these days
could make a sailor
of the damned is a pointless , meandering celebration of the goth-vampire , tortured woe-is-me lifestyle .
the emotion is impressively true for being so hot-blooded ,
the cast is top-notch
of middle american
as quiet , patient and tenacious as mr. lopez himself
wanted to stand up in the theater and shout , ` hey , kool-aid
just hectic and homiletic
aristocracy that can no longer pay its bills
eddie murphy and owen wilson have a cute partnership in i spy ,
mark it takes an abrupt turn into glucose sentimentality and laughable contrivance .
it falls far short of poetry , but it 's not bad prose
side-by-side
as if woody is afraid of biting the hand that has finally , to some extent , warmed up to him
more interested in entertaining itself
a clash between the artificial structure of the story and the more contemporary , naturalistic tone of the film ...
pure
the nature
as telling a country skunk
as the family
uplifting and
through his use of the camera
the talents of its actors
, different , unusual , even nutty
impossible to care who wins
made for teenage boys and wrestling fans
of a prim widow who finds an unlikely release in belly-dancing clubs
tumbleweeds
a film about one of cinema 's directorial giants
experiences you bring to it
underlay the relentless gaiety
chicago-based rock group wilco
to get to the closing bout ... by which time it 's impossible to care who wins
their dogmatism ,
the plot grows thin soon , and you find yourself praying for a quick resolution .
hibernation
of such tools as nudity , profanity and violence
finely written
ernest ` tron ' anderson
most notably
artificial , ill-constructed and fatally overlong
what an idea , what a thrill ride .
baffling mixed platter
astonish and entertain
like stereotypical caretakers and moral teachers
enough may pander to our basest desires for payback , but
dull in its lack of poetic frissons
the appeal of the vulgar , sexist , racist humour went over my head or -- considering just how low brow it is
what bloody sunday lacks in clarity , it makes up for with a great , fiery passion .
to see piscopo again after all these years
has the rare capability to soothe and break your heart with a single stroke
into the con
to try any genre and
connect with me would require another viewing
on and on to the point of nausea
the movie plays up the cartoon 's more obvious strength of snazziness while neglecting its less conspicuous writing strength .
evil dead
lies with kissinger
yiddish theater ,
exploring value choices is a worthwhile topic for a film -- but here the choices are as contrived and artificial as kerrigan 's platinum-blonde hair
principals
an empty shell of an epic rather than the real deal
very good acting
low groan-to-guffaw ratio
delightful hand shadows
must report that the children of varying ages in my audience never coughed , fidgeted or romped up and down the aisles for bathroom breaks .
milked
to show us why it 's compelling
the best sex comedy
give shapiro , goldman , and bolado credit for good intentions , but
i usually am to feel-good , follow-your-dream hollywood fantasies
the workings
emerges a radiant character portrait
dark , funny humor
some like it
among those who are drying out from spring break
remote african empire
the film does n't really care about the thousands of americans who die hideously , it cares about how ryan meets his future wife and makes his start at the cia .
talky films
movie atmospherics
characters '
's very beavis and butthead
empty shell
twelve beers
depicts this relationship with economical grace ,
viewing this underdramatized but overstated film is like watching a transcript of a therapy session brought to humdrum life by some freudian puppet .
less for its story of actorly existential despair than for its boundary-hopping formal innovations and glimpse into another kind of chinese
shafer and co-writer gregory hinton lack a strong-minded viewpoint , or a sense of humor .
'd want to watch if you only had a week to live
laptops
the dysfunctional family dynamics
flick for guys
of course the point
are still looking for a common through-line
an authentic feel
under your belt
rose 's film
the only movie
prevents us
chore to sit through -- despite some first-rate performances by its lead
everyday events
a worthwhile glimpse
enforced hiatus
also represents glossy hollywood at its laziest .
loud and goofy
is an elegantly balanced movie -- every member of the ensemble has something fascinating to do -- that does n't reveal even a hint of artifice
there 's undeniable enjoyment to be had from films crammed with movie references
a walk to remember ''
inadequate
terrible story
to be ignored
the original hit movie
fudges fact and fancy with such confidence that we feel as if we 're seeing something purer than the real thing
of ` who 's who
a product of its cinematic predecessors so much as
running on hypertime in reverse
of teendom
also rocks .
a wonderful , sobering , heart-felt drama
close to hitting a comedic or satirical target
look at the ins and outs of modern moviemaking .
-lrb- restored -rrb-
its low-key way of tackling what seems like done-to-death material
of clones
urban study
one of the most frantic , virulent and foul-natured christmas season pics ever delivered by a hollywood studio
to moviegoers not already clad in basic black
do well
makes one long
clashing mother\/daughter relationship
as an emotionally accessible , almost mystical work
a horrifying historical event
it actually hurts to watch .
involved with her
-lrb- davis -rrb- wants to cause his audience an epiphany , yet
it 's fitfully funny but never really takes off .
a frankenstein mishmash that careens from dark satire to cartoonish slapstick , bartleby performs neither one very well .
expecting a scary , action-packed chiller
's a hoot watching the rock chomp on jumbo ants , pull an arrow out of his back , and leap unscathed through raging fire !
... if it had been only half-an-hour long or a tv special , the humor would have been fast and furious -- at ninety minutes , it drags .
purposes of bland hollywood romance
such subtlety and warmth
change while remaining true to his principles
explore the connections between place and personal identity
so unsympathetic
the adrenaline jolt of a sudden lunch rush at the diner
of war -- far more often than the warfare itself -- to create the kind of art shots that fill gallery shows
fit it
the beautiful images and solemn words
much different
no new plot conceptions or
is tedious though ford and neeson capably hold our interest , but its just not a thrilling movie
lost in the murk of its own making
none of this is meaningful or memorable , but frosting is n't , either ,
, history , esoteric musings and philosophy
clever and suspenseful
are made to look bad
is undeniable .
the slightest aptitude
wishful
macho action conventions
getting there
is one of those war movies that focuses on human interaction rather than battle and action sequences
elicits strong performances
i could keep a family of five blind , crippled , amish people alive in this situation better than these british soldiers do at keeping themselves kicking
much interest in the elizabethans
thinking up grocery lists and ways
an unpleasant debate that 's been given the drive of a narrative and that 's been acted out --
interaction
the year 2002 has conjured up more coming-of-age stories than seem possible , but take care of my cat emerges as the very best of them
the film ultimately offers nothing more than people in an urban jungle needing other people to survive ...
tasteful little revision works
neurosis
a contemptible imitator
expect any subtlety from this latest entry in the increasingly threadbare gross-out comedy cycle
about the irksome , tiresome nature of complacency
fully ` rendered '
community
making you sweat
comic buttons
they live together --
see the continent through rose-colored glasses
there 's a little violence and lots of sex in a bid to hold our attention , but it grows monotonous after a while , as do joan and philip 's repetitive arguments , schemes and treachery .
a rousing success
the sophomoric
unfulfilling
of trial movie , escape movie and unexpected fable
a dashing and resourceful hero ; a lisping , reptilian villain ; big fights ; big hair ; lavish period scenery ; and a story
it simply becomes a routine shocker
famed
the awe
lynch-like vision
's not particularly subtle
we keep getting torn away from the compelling historical tale to a less-compelling soap opera
the subject matter justice
sucks .
that i am baffled by jason x.
counter the crudity
remarkably original work
symbolic characters
creates a visceral sense of its characters ' lives and conflicted emotions that carries it far above ... what could have been a melodramatic , lifetime channel-style anthology
's far too slight and introspective to appeal to anything wider than a niche audience
a spark of new inspiration in it
=
will have you forever on the verge of either cracking up or throwing up
is enough to give you brain strain
may not be an important movie , or even a good one
the college-friends genre -lrb- the big chill -rrb- together with the contrivances and overwrought emotion of soap
let this morph into a typical romantic triangle
has all the trappings of an energetic , extreme-sports adventure
as well as rank frustration from those in the know about rubbo 's dumbed-down tactics -rrb-
smart , funny and just honest enough to provide the pleasures of a slightly naughty , just-above-average off - broadway play .
thinking not only that kate is n't very bright , but that she has n't been worth caring about and that maybe she , janine and molly -- an all-woman dysfunctional family -- deserve one another
the point
delivers the goods and audiences will have a fun , no-frills ride .
a much
streamlined to a tight , brisk 85-minute screwball thriller
you want the story to go on and on
, bring to their music
this time , the hype is quieter , and while the movie is slightly less successful than the first , it 's still a rollicking good time for the most part .
fangoria subscriber
to provide a fourth book
bad prose
disturbing
anger
populist comedies
this stinker
victim to sloppy plotting , an insultingly unbelievable final act
implicitly acknowledges and celebrates the glorious chicanery and self-delusion of this most american of businesses , and for that reason it may be the most oddly honest hollywood document of all
the intelligence of anyone who has n't been living under a rock
the film founders on its lack of empathy for the social milieu - rich new york intelligentsia - and its off
a disturbing examination
fluttering and stammering
it look like a masterpiece
virtually impossible
its sob-story trappings
to say about reign of fire
the husband
to figure the depth of these two literary figures , and even the times in which they lived
itself virtually collapses into an inhalant blackout , maintaining consciousness just long enough to achieve callow pretension
well done
younger kids
it may play well as a double feature with mainstream foreign mush like my big fat greek wedding
, the fact remains that a wacky concept does not a movie make .
` it 's just a kids ' flick
think
squander jennifer love hewitt
is hugely overwritten
lover
the heart and the funnybone thanks
represents a worthy departure
pat storylines
hollywood movie
my opinion
's a crusty treatment of a clever gimmick
green
these annoyances
murders
more editing
remarkable procession
that deftly , gradually reveals a real human soul buried beneath a spellbinding serpent 's smirk
's a love story as sanguine as its title
solutions
shakesperean
charm and charisma
overrun
as well as it does because of the performances
to and with
duty and friendship
roger avary 's
catching for griffiths ' warm and winning central performance
embarrassment
of broadway
shanghai ghetto move beyond a good , dry , reliable textbook
wanton slipperiness
1959
can be safely recommended as a video\/dvd babysitter .
we have fingers to count on
distract
ensemble cast
a few new swings thrown in
videologue
unhappy , repressed and twisted
to judge from in praise of love , the sort of bitter old crank who sits behind his light meter and harangues the supposed injustices of the artistic world-at-large
marks a modest if encouraging return
lyne 's latest , the erotic thriller unfaithful , further demonstrates just how far his storytelling skills have eroded .
has partly closed it down
to the adrenaline jolt of a sudden lunch rush at the diner
achieves
no conversion effort
of courtship
to the past
maggie g.
, more attuned to the anarchist maxim that ` the urge to destroy is also a creative urge ' , or more willing to see with their own eyes , will find morrison 's iconoclastic uses of technology to be liberating .
's always enthralling .
the film boasts at least a few good ideas and features some decent performances
the one-liners are snappy , the situations volatile and the comic opportunities richly rewarded
appears as if even the filmmakers did n't know what kind of movie they were making
this movie loves women at all
quentin tarantino 's
need comforting fantasies about mental illness
to give us real situations and characters
from don mullan 's script
's invaluable
code talkers
most american
know we 're not supposed to take it seriously
an unflappable air
's every bit as enlightening , insightful and entertaining as grant 's two best films
for on-screen chemistry
all odds
short on tension , eloquence , spiritual challenge -- things that have made the original new testament stories so compelling for 20 centuries
allen 's underestimated charm delivers more goodies than lumps of coal .
a sour attempt at making a farrelly brothers-style , down-and-dirty laugher for the female
it 's probably not easy to make such a worthless film ...
her quiet blue eyes
unlikable , spiteful idiots
to look too deep into the story
michel
and murky cinematography
the best movie
showcases the city 's old-world charm
playing a role of almost bergmanesque intensity ... bisset is both convincing and radiant
with imbecilic mafia
approaches swedish fatalism using gary larson 's far side humor
favorites
a porno flick
no foundation
centre
a glimpse
the guru
a coherent rhythm
heard a mysterious voice , and felt myself powerfully drawn toward the light -- the light of the exit sign
gives itself
an absurdist spider web .
nelson 's intentions are good , but
your sympathy
need apply .
sitting around a campfire around midnight
good theatre
fails him
police procedural details ,
, except for the annoying demeanour of its lead character .
sparkling beauty
emotional business
's a nice girl-buddy movie once it gets rock-n-rolling
bravo reveals the true intent of her film by carefully selecting interview subjects who will construct a portrait of castro so predominantly charitable it can only be seen as propaganda .
low-brow
pants
michelle hall
marks for political courage but
of this or any other year
on many people
creating a game of ` who 's who ' ... where the characters ' moves are often more predictable than their consequences
senses
enough flourishes and freak-outs to make it entertaining
it 's been made with an innocent yet fervid conviction that our hollywood has all but lost .
of female audience members drooling over michael idemoto as michael
the extremes of screwball farce and blood-curdling family intensity on one continuum
director adrian lyne holds sway , where all relationships are simultaneously broadly metaphorical , oddly abstract , and excruciatingly literal
, the film is extremely thorough .
a cruel deception
serve the work especially well
yakusho , as always , is wonderful as the long-faced sad sack ...
would recommend big bad love only to winger fans who have missed her since 1995 's forget paris .
signposts
not very compelling or much fun
leading a double life in an american film only comes to no good
a distinctly minor effort that will be seen to better advantage on cable , especially considering its barely
good sense
final
are into splatter movies
chan and hewitt
make a classic theater piece
reason to care
to affleck
and hellish conditions
its attendant
the reputation
a baffling subplot
an emotionally complex , dramatically satisfying heroine
legion
is an interesting movie ! ''
buckaroo banzai
revolution os
close-ups
her way
hamstrung by a badly handled screenplay of what is really an amusing concept -- a high-tech tux that transforms its wearer into a superman
carrying every gag two or three times
this film is so different from the apple and so striking that it can only encourage us to see samira makhmalbaf as a very distinctive sensibility , working to develop her own film language with conspicuous success .
gets added disdain for the fact that it is nearly impossible to look at or understand
he 's a charismatic charmer likely to seduce and conquer .
, slobbering , lovable run-on sentence
date movie
inspired ''
make the most
its recycled aspects , implausibility
he 's back in form , with an astoundingly rich film
of nemesis
as saccharine movies go , this is likely to cause massive cardiac arrest if taken in large doses .
wanted so badly for the protagonist to fail
from your halloween entertainment
extended by iran
walked away not really know who `` they '' were , what `` they '' looked like
looks like the six-time winner of the miss hawaiian tropic pageant
overplayed
powerful and reasonably fulfilling gestalt
such a mechanical endeavor -lrb- that -rrb-
narrative expedience
sensationalism
for shearer 's radio show
of a satisfying movie experience
a smart
itself is small and shriveled
that can not be denied
south
access
it 's a hoot watching the rock chomp on jumbo ants , pull an arrow out of his back , and leap unscathed through raging fire !
gets over its own investment in conventional arrangements ,
to the otherwise bleak tale
women
of a story
has taken
it was n't .
show than well-constructed narrative
most part
is the kind of film that could only be made by african-americans because of its broad racial insensitivity towards african-americans
documentary footage
visual imagination
one of those reputedly `` unfilmable '' novels that has bucked the odds to emerge as an exquisite motion picture in its own right
combined scenes of a japanese monster
the multiple stories in a vibrant and intoxicating fashion
the last waltz
this overheated melodrama plays like a student film .
baby-faced renner is eerily convincing as this bland blank of a man with unimaginable demons within .
a picture
as a tap-dancing rhino
nothing quite so
is the superficial way it deals with its story .
that only self-aware neurotics engage in
a tour de force , written and directed so quietly that it 's implosion rather than
of blows dumped on guei
last time
is n't dull .
for cletis tout
been sitting open too long
captivatingly quirky hybrid
exploring the idea of why human beings long for what they do n't have , and how this gets us in trouble
all it amounts to is a mildly funny , sometimes tedious , ultimately insignificant film
quite frankly , i ca n't see why any actor of talent would ever work in a mcculloch production again if they looked at how this movie turned out .
soderbergh 's concentration on his two lovers
both a grand tour through 300 hundred years of russian cultural identity and a stunning technical achievement
of the inanities of the contemporary music business and a rather sad story of the difficulties
pummel us
jackass is a vulgar and cheap-looking version of candid camera staged for the marquis de sade set
most savagely hilarious social critics
it 's refreshing that someone understands the need for the bad boy ; diesel , with his brawny frame and cool , composed delivery , fits the bill perfectly
the end an honorable , interesting failure
perfect show
visual joke
whose aims
mixing with reality and actors
urgently
muccino , who directed from his own screenplay , is a canny crowd pleaser , and the last kiss ... provides more than enough sentimental catharsis for a satisfying evening at the multiplex .
the hard-to-predict and absolutely essential chemistry between the down-to-earth bullock and the nonchalant grant proves to be sensational , and
a heavy stench of ` been there , done
young everlyn sampi ,
a rollicking
zero thrills , too many flashbacks and a choppy ending make for a bad film
your tongue to keep from laughing at the ridiculous dialog or the oh-so convenient plot twists
your sat scores
washington has a sure hand .
of plot devices
when it comes to the battle of hollywood vs. woo
you 'll forget about it by monday , though , and if they 're old enough to have developed some taste , so will your kids
that it requires gargantuan leaps of faith just to watch it
like bartleby
comedy graveyard
an enjoyable above average summer diversion .
the good girl is a film in which the talent is undeniable but the results are underwhelming .
action confined to slo-mo gun firing and random glass-shattering
of shanghai ghetto
timid
penance
like a change in -lrb- herzog 's -rrb- personal policy than a half-hearted fluke
whatever consolation
plympton film
save dash
by joel schumacher
shockingly bad and absolutely unnecessary
dusty and leatherbound
like many western action films , this thriller is too loud and thoroughly overbearing ,
, so will your kids
reality shows -- reality shows for god 's sake !
computer-animated faces
and clarissa dalloway
many of these guys
developments
-lrb- of which they 'll get plenty -rrb-
smash 'em - up , crash 'em - up ,
mira sorvino 's limitations
standard procedure
when twentysomething hotsies make movies about their lives , hard-driving narcissism is a given , but
raimi and his team
men in black ii achieves ultimate insignificance --
find anything to get excited about on this dvd
, mildly fleshed-out characters
mccann
shamelessly money-grubbing than most third-rate horror sequels
highly cerebral
a hollywood-ized austen
the screenwriters just
a little uneven to be the cat 's meow , but it 's good enough to be the purr .
's hold over her .
, crocodile hunter has the hurried , badly cobbled look of the 1959 godzilla , which combined scenes of a japanese monster flick with canned shots of raymond burr commenting on the monster 's path of destruction .
overtly silly
the film buzz and whir ;
stands out from the pack even if the picture itself is somewhat problematic .
ms. seigner and mr. serrault bring fresh , unforced naturalism to their characters .
fontaine 's direction ,
, to the adrenaline jolt of a sudden lunch rush at the diner
a bittersweet contemporary comedy about benevolent deception , which , while it may not rival the filmmaker 's period pieces , is still very much worth seeing
rolling your eyes in the dark
it 's like rocky and bullwinkle on speed , but that 's neither completely enlightening , nor does it catch the intensity of the movie 's strangeness .
grace and eloquence
obsession
while puerile men dominate the story
the mill sci-fi film
of the artistic world-at-large
compared with the television series that inspired the movie
while delivering a more than satisfactory amount of carnage
trick you
of authentically impulsive humor
a welcome improvement
be a serious contender for the title
cagney 's ` top of the world ' has been replaced by the bottom of the barrel .
are hardly specific to their era .
but something far more stylish and cerebral -- and ,
a solid , psychological action film from hong kong
a kinetic life so teeming that even cranky adults may rediscover the quivering kid inside
of co-stars martin donovan and mary-louise parker
that funny
best films
funny level
these performers and their era
of an historical episode that , in the simple telling , proves simultaneously harrowing and uplifting
a picture that was n't all that great to begin with
a family film that contains some hefty thematic material on time , death , eternity , and what is needed to live a rich and full life .
rare imax movie
laptops , cell phones
someone other
's so tedious
b +
shows its indie tatters and self-conscious seams in places , but
course
ambitious film
, it 's still tainted by cliches , painful improbability and murky points .
strategy
who knew
screams at the top of their lungs no matter what the situation .
stand by her man ,
of the best ensemble casts of the year
generally sustains a higher plateau with bullock 's memorable first interrogation of gosling
wo n't be sorry
genuine and sweet
sunbaked and
iranian drama
pretentious
the ethos of the chelsea hotel may shape hawke 's artistic aspirations , but he has n't yet coordinated his own dv poetry with the beat he hears in his soul
the film itself is about something very interesting and odd that would probably work better as a real documentary without the insinuation of mediocre acting or a fairly trite narrative .
will be best appreciated by those willing to endure its extremely languorous rhythms , waiting for happiness
the duration of the film 's shooting schedule waiting to scream
you of why animation is such a perfect medium for children , because of the way it allows the mind to enter and accept another world
trend
figured out the con and the players in this debut film
cuba gooding jr. valiantly mugs his way through snow dogs , but even his boisterous energy fails to spark this leaden comedy
a taste of the burning man ethos
publicity
to a stand-off
this real-life hollywood fairy-tale
is one of those reputedly `` unfilmable '' novels that has bucked the odds to emerge as an exquisite motion picture in its own right .
determined woman 's
of exploitation
self-mocking ,
is cool
only comes into its own in the second half .
whose meaning
urban landscapes
-lrb- it -rrb- highlights not so much the crime lord 's messianic bent , but
too pessimistic
encounters
than to call attention to themselves
erotically
please fans of chris fuhrman 's posthumously published cult novel
dog rover
without oppressive
cheese standards
ming-liang 's
mr. scorsese 's bravery and integrity
-lrb- and it does have some very funny sequences
worse
by emphasizing the characters
the filmmakers ' paws ,
soon
kids or adults
thoroughly enjoyed the love story
pure misogynist evil
hampered by its predictable plot and paper-thin supporting characters
too bland
robert altman , spike lee , the coen brothers and a few others
exhilarating but blatantly biased .
allen 's underestimated charm
the characters are paper thin and the plot is so cliched and contrived that it makes your least favorite james bond movie seem as cleverly plotted as the usual suspects .
is a beautiful , aching sadness to it all
it 's far from a frothy piece , and the characters are complex , laden with plenty of baggage and tinged with tragic undertones .
george roy hill 's
are masterfully controlled .
gives ample opportunity for large-scale action and suspense
community-therapy spectacle
the caterer
to the audience and to the genre
was your introduction to one of the greatest plays of the last 100 years
though intrepid in exploring an attraction that crosses sexual identity , ozpetek falls short in showing us antonia 's true emotions
to start a reaction
overworked elements
of the dramatic conviction that underlies the best of comedies
service of of others
little clue
a prostituted muse
colored dreams
build some robots , haul 'em to the theatre with you for the late show , and put on your own mystery science theatre 3000 tribute to what is almost certainly going to go down as the worst -- and only -- killer website movie of this or any other year .
guns , violence
, it just seems like it does .
downbeat ,
compromised and sad
much as they love themselves
his mid-seventies
bo
deal
might be distracted by the movie 's quick movements and
just is n't able to muster for a movie that , its title notwithstanding , should have been a lot nastier if it wanted to fully capitalize on its lead 's specific gifts
unexpected moments of authentically impulsive humor
praise of love , the sort of bitter old crank who sits behind his light meter and harangues the supposed injustices of the artistic world-at-large
julia roberts hands out awards -- with phony humility barely camouflaging grotesque narcissism
too mushy
a fine cast
of plot
the material and
while huppert ... is magnificent
, meandering
exquisite , unfakable sense
a difficult task
this is just lazy writing .
worrying about covering all the drama in frida 's life
anarchists
he took of the family vacation to stonehenge
is in many ways a conventional , even predictable remake
vulgar , sexist
can be made on the cheap
less-than-thrilling thriller .
prayer
the wounds
must surely
continually challenges perceptions of guilt and innocence , of good guys and bad , and asks us whether a noble end can justify evil means .
pranks , pratfalls , dares , injuries , etc.
a tragic dimension and
of topical excess
xxx flex-a-thon
the marks
heartfelt and achingly real
' the play more has partly closed it down .
as a kind of political blair witch , a monstrous murk that haunts us precisely because it can never be seen
compelling than the circumstances of its making
has already reached its expiration date
's already been too many of these films ...
like a well-made pb & j sandwich
mr. clooney
a self-indulgent script
a pandora 's box of special effects that run the gamut from cheesy to cheesier to cheesiest
out late marriage
, i 'd want something a bit more complex than we were soldiers to be remembered by .
to gel
, you 've got to admire ... the intensity with which he 's willing to express his convictions
all manner of lame entertainment
grab me
what was essentially , by campaign 's end , an extended publicity department
ah , yes
to read about
give a spark to `` chasing amy '' and `` changing lanes '' falls flat as thinking man cia agent jack ryan in this summer 's new action film
its fans are hoping it will be , and in that sense is a movie that deserves recommendation
written so well ,
not once in the rush to save the day did i become very involved in the proceedings ; to me
my advice is to skip the film and pick up the soundtrack .
most unexpected
giving the cast ample opportunity to use that term as often as possible
on speed
is to always make it look easy , even though the reality is anything but
really funny fifteen-minute
the people who loved the 1989 paradiso will prefer this new version
draws you
the plot meanders from gripping to plodding and back .
an `` o bruin ,
might be distracted by the movie 's quick movements and sounds
a good fight
a great writer and
very difficult
having a real writer plot
a film that is an undeniably worthy and devastating experience
achieves its main strategic objective
spoof .
is a negligible work of manipulation , an exploitation piece doing its usual worst to guilt-trip parents .
otherwise dull subjects
of violence and noise
emerges from the shadow of ellis ' book
one of the greatest plays of the last 100 years
their ears
remake
promisingly but disintegrates into a dreary , humorless soap opera .
chai 's structure and pacing are disconcertingly slack .
spits out denzel washington 's fine performance in the title role
schizo cartoon
directors john musker and ron clements , the team behind the little mermaid , have produced sparkling retina candy , but they are n't able to muster a lot of emotional resonance in the cold vacuum of space
robert rodriguez adorns his family-film plot with an elegance and maturity that even most contemporary adult movies are lacking .
distilled
left on a remote shelf
a grating
, cheese , ham and cheek
of the most curiously depressing
taiwanese auteur tsai ming-liang
it 's never laugh-out-loud funny , but it is frequently amusing
seems to have in mind an -lrb- emotionally at least -rrb- adolescent audience demanding regular shocks and bouts of barely defensible sexual violence to keep it interested
action to keep things moving along at a brisk , amusing pace
i had a dream that a smart comedy would come along to rescue me from a summer of teen-driven , toilet-humor codswallop , and its name was earnest
a lot of problems
blatant derivativeness
the emotion is impressively true for being so hot-blooded , and
a new kind of high
, as with the shipping news before it , an attempt is made to transplant a hollywood star into newfoundland 's wild soil -- and the rock once again resists the intrusion .
baird is a former film editor
temporal
, humor and snappy dialogue
lothario
filter out the complexity
lost somewhere
see this delightful comedy
gamely as the movie tries to make sense of its title character , there remains a huge gap between the film 's creepy
it jams too many prefabricated story elements into the running time
mark it takes an abrupt turn into glucose sentimentality and laughable contrivance
comes out looking like something wholly original
your
johnnie
the filmmakers just follow the books
a lesson in scratching
indulgence of scene-chewing , teeth-gnashing actorliness
unimpeachable
is -rrb- one of the few reasons to watch the film , which director gerardo vera has drenched in swoony music and fever-pitched melodrama
an uneasy mix of run-of-the-mill raunchy humor and seemingly sincere personal reflection .
old monty python cartoons
a perfectly respectable , perfectly inoffensive , easily forgettable film .
are of the highest and the performances attractive without being memorable
to the haunted house
the play more
these movies
the movie is a little tired ; maybe the original inspiration has run its course .
might not give a second look if we passed them on the street
once again dazzle and delight us
could n't help
a farce of a parody of a comedy of a premise , it is n't a comparison to reality so much as it is a commentary about our knowledge of films .
michael jackson 's
fast-moving
the trademark
of movie fluff
be captivated ,
would make a terrific 10th-grade learning tool
after-school special about interfaith understanding
embracing than monty
-lrb- vega -rrb-
the audience will not notice the glaring triteness of the plot device
nicks sustains the level of exaggerated , stylized humor throughout by taking your expectations and twisting them just a bit .
a stylish cast
made him
short of profound characterizations
its odd , intriguing wrinkles
of extreme athletes as several daredevils
his encounters
a hubert selby jr.
the brawn , but not
earthly
does not deserve to go down with a ship as leaky as this
episodic choppiness ,
i liked the original short story but this movie , even at an hour and twenty-some minutes ,
self-expression
the film 's needlessly opaque intro
in the audience or the film
deceit
most crucial lip-reading sequence
screwy thing
considerable talents
him feel powerful
bizarre curiosity
madness , not
would require the patience of job to get through this interminable , shapeless documentary about the swinging subculture .
leaky freighter
works better the less the brain is engaged
that the key to stand-up is to always make it look easy , even though the reality is anything but
christianity
the runaway success of his first film , the full monty ,
second-rate
one well-timed explosion in a movie can be a knockout , but a hundred of them can be numbing
be post-feminist breezy
journey back
gets vivid , convincing performances
watching spirited away is like watching an eastern imagination explode .
talked
wizened
dicaprio
herring
once playful and haunting
gives a portrayal as solid and as perfect as his outstanding performance as bond in die another day .
as if it all happened only yesterday
snow
arrow
's a big , comforting jar of marmite
bland , surfacey way
in an off-kilter , dark , vaguely disturbing way
hypertime '
we 're in all of me territory again
there 's something about mary and both american pie movies
our sympathies
guarantees karmen 's enthronement among the cinema 's memorable women
drag on for nearly three hours
to maintain interest
seems intimidated by both her subject matter and the period trappings of this debut venture into the heritage business
find it diverting
not to be awed by the power and grace of one of the greatest natural sportsmen of modern times
this is n't even a movie we can enjoy as mild escapism ; it is one in which fear and frustration are provoked to intolerable levels .
that takes too long to shake
nicholas
's quaid who anchors the film with his effortless performance and that trademark grin of his -- so perfect for a ballplayer .
this comic slugfest
of lingerie models and bar dancers
, but it works under the direction of kevin reynolds .
colorful and
zips along with b-movie verve while adding the rich details and go-for-broke acting that heralds something special
he 's not onscreen
` do
vanity project
wit
max rothman 's future
unscathed through raging fire
standardized ,
druggy and self-indulgent , like a spring-break orgy for pretentious arts majors
its recycled aspects , implausibility , and sags in pace
fills me with revulsion
squander on offal like this
the slightest difficulty accepting him in the role
of river 's edge , dead man
as nicholas ' wounded
appeals to me
, poorly written , murky and weakly acted , the picture feels as if everyone making it lost their movie mojo .
did n't have an original bone in his body
ka fai
skip this dreck , rent animal house and
in each other
macy 's
disparate funny moments of no real consequence
, i think
is caddyshack crossed with the loyal order of raccoons
howard and his co-stars all give committed performances , but they 're often undone by howard 's self-conscious attempts to find a ` literary ' filmmaking style to match his subject
a staggeringly compelling character ,
was n't a good movie
offer any insight into why , for instance , good things happen to bad people
unfolds with all the mounting tension of an expert thriller , until the tragedy beneath it all gradually reveals itself
confused in death to smoochy into something both ugly and mindless
the hopkins\/rock collision of acting styles and onscreen personas
wide-angle
pokemon ca n't be killed
looked like crap
has proved its creative mettle .
lends itself to easy jokes and insults
to pull together easily accessible stories that resonate with profundity
taken literally
this story about love and culture
arguing the tone of the movie
safe conduct -lrb- laissez passer -rrb-
its excess debris
rushed , slapdash , sequel-for-the-sake -
his lack of faith in his audience
bromides
i know we 're not supposed to take it seriously , but i ca n't shake the thought that undercover brother missed an opportunity to strongly present some profound social commentary .
attal looks so much like a young robert deniro that it seems the film should instead be called ` my husband is travis bickle '
might survive a screening with little harm done , except maybe for the last 15 minutes , which are as maudlin as any after-school special you can imagine .
you 'd be hard put to find a movie character more unattractive or odorous -lrb- than leon -rrb- .
the specific conditions of one man
saw quentin tarantino 's handful of raucous gangster films and
stimulating & heart-rate-raising as any james bond thriller
electronic expression
intense and engrossing
working from a surprisingly sensitive script co-written by gianni romoli ... ozpetek avoids most of the pitfalls you 'd expect in such a potentially sudsy set-up .
ducts
michael moore has perfected the art of highly entertaining , self-aggrandizing , politically motivated documentary-making
includes battlefield earth and showgirls
shreds the fabric of the film
introduce obstacles for him to stumble over
of wonder
salute writer-director haneke -lrb- he adapted elfriede jelinek 's novel -rrb-
dread encountering the most
is classic nowheresville in every sense
in a plot as musty as one of the golden eagle 's carpets
may be a no-brainer
it 's pretentious in a way that verges on the amateurish .
, too mediocre to love .
snide and
at teenage boys
, scary and sad
this story of unrequited love does n't sustain interest beyond the first half-hour .
love sweetly
worth caring about
begins to resemble the shapeless , grasping actors ' workshop that it is
put a human face on the travail of thousands of vietnamese
performing ages-old slapstick and unfunny tricks
its generalities
give many ministers and bible-study groups
a love letter
the script has less spice than a rat burger and
rice is too pedestrian a filmmaker to bring any edge or personality to the rising place that would set it apart from other deep south stories .
as any other arnie musclefest
it 's hard to imagine any recent film , independent or otherwise , that makes as much of a mess as this one .
suitable for all ages -- a movie that will make you laugh
any new insight
an invaluable service
should be building suspense
sinks to a harrison ford low .
at little kids but
crass
mesmerize , astonish and entertain
the observations of this social\/economic\/urban environment are canny and spiced with irony .
that not only would subtlety be lost on the target audience , but
stands out
refusal to set up a dualistic battle between good and evil
found the movie as divided against itself as the dysfunctional family it portrays .
about critical reaction
of wills between bacon and theron
moral shrapnel
is more like something from a bad clive barker movie .
than a credible account of a puzzling real-life happening
the playful paranoia of the film 's past
spreads
equals this side of aesop
the writing is indifferent , and jordan brady 's direction is prosaic
clad
, but for the rest of us -- especially san francisco
the theories of class
red dragon satisfies -- from its ripe recipe , inspiring ingredients , certified cuisine and palatable presentation .
while past ,
old-fashioned and
lacking substance and soul
weird little movie
burst across america 's winter movie screens
of the previous two
tartakovsky 's team has some freakish powers of visual charm , but the five writers slip into the modern rut of narrative banality
since ghostbusters
likably old-fashioned and fuddy-duddy
the story is also as unoriginal as they come , already having been recycled more times than i 'd care to count .
sticks , really , except a lingering creepiness one feels from being dragged through a sad , sordid universe of guns , drugs , avarice and damaged dreams .
sense and sensibility
ambitious , moving , and adventurous directorial debut
at your watch
the obstacles of a predictable outcome and a screenplay
a decent attempt
few punches
there 's real visual charge to the filmmaking
cagney 's
throes
ghost ship is pretty landbound , with its leaden acting , dull exposition and telegraphed ` surprises . '
of moral compromise
think of this dog of a movie as the cinematic equivalent of high humidity
lovely and amazing , ' unhappily
his or
recognize
interlocked stories drowned by all too clever complexity .
face is chillingly unemotive
analyze
deserved all the hearts it won -- and wins still ,
a film that is , overall , far too staid for its subject matter
finally makes sex with strangers , which opens today in the new york metropolitan area , so distasteful
no doubt , it 's the worst movie i 've seen this summer
farts , urine , feces ,
excruciating
interpreting the play
their tormentor
, it really won my heart
believing
into an otherwise mediocre film
a complex , unpredictable character
the beast should definitely get top billing
dishes out a ton of laughs that everyone can enjoy
is the parade of veteran painters , confounded dealers , and miscellaneous bohos who expound upon the subject 's mysterious personality without ever explaining him .
its despairing vision of corruption
mars the spirit of good clean fun
someone like judd ,
that jackie chan is getting older , and that 's something i would rather live in denial about
a really special walk in the woods
theory ,
incoherence
new scenes
its convictions
pray 's
artists
'm going home is so slight
brown
no good inside dope ,
roses
the dangerous lives of altar boys ' take on adolescence
medical aid
impressively delicate range
his shortest , the hole ,
inner and outer lives
rigid and
a vietnam picture
live up to
may take its sweet time to get wherever it 's going ,
in this day and age
supposed to feel funny and light
a very rainy day
their own rhythm
, windtalkers airs just about every cliche in the war movie compendium across its indulgent two-hour-and-fifteen-minute length .
takes every potential laugh
is the drama within the drama , as an unsolved murder and an unresolved moral conflict jockey for the spotlight .
contradictory
to call this one an eventual cult classic would be an understatement , and woe is the horror fan who opts to overlook this goofily endearing and well-lensed gorefest
invested in undergraduate doubling subtexts and ridiculous stabs at existentialism reminding of the discovery of the wizard of god
subtle , poignant picture
the filmmakers and studio
has generic virtues
's at once laughable and compulsively watchable
and mr. pryce
the advantage of a postapocalyptic setting
feeling to it , but like the 1920 's
more influential
then biting into it and finding the filling missing
that made her an interesting character to begin with
all three actresses
handsome blank yearning
'd better
tendency to sag in certain places
that there 's really not much of a sense of action
of violence
incidents
to the essence of what it is to be ya-ya
-lrb- denis ' -rrb- story becomes a hopeless , unsatisfying muddle
too sappy for its own good
of the most important and exhilarating forms of animated filmmaking since old walt
is an encyclopedia of cliches that shoplifts shamelessly from farewell-to-innocence movies like the wanderers and a bronx tale without cribbing any of their intelligence .
kill love
for recording truth
compellingly watchable .
above-average brains
stuffing himself
're over 25 , have an iq over 90 ,
feral
the latter 's attendant intelligence ,
of the more daring and surprising american movies of the year
your children
gentle film
into a cheap thriller , a dumb comedy or a sappy
than last summer 's ` divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood , ' but that 's not saying much
slow scenes
rick famuyiwa 's
for a three-minute sketch
a homage
once grand
because it has some of the funniest jokes of any movie this year , including those intended for adults
for technical flaws to get in the way
apparent joy
injuries
vice
smile
time-switching
its cast , its cuisine and
without being a true adaptation of her book
make love a joy to behold .
creepy and dead-on
generating
spreads itself too thin , leaving these actors , as well as the members of the commune , short of profound characterizations
joke
me no lika da accents so good , but i thoroughly enjoyed the love story
billy ray and
hollywood bio-pic
than saving private ryan
the first computer-generated feature cartoon
positives
through the right eyes
the shame of losing a job
san diego
accomplishes its primary goal without the use of special effects , but rather by emphasizing the characters
derivative collection
most romantic comedies ,
genres that just does n't work
awkward interplay and utter lack
one of -lrb- jaglom 's -rrb- better efforts -- a wry and sometime bitter movie about love .
its own preciousness
cute accents
balzac and
tail
sticks rigidly to the paradigm ,
their project so interesting
life is too short
the passions
is the cast , particularly the ya-yas themselves
only exists to try to eke out an emotional tug of the heart , one which it fails to get
the end zone
improve things
have not read the book
kept much of the plot but jettisoned the stuff that would make this a moving experience for people who have n't read the book
she 's pretty and she can act
the climactic events
winking social commentary
distort our perspective and
clever moments
the situation to evoke a japan bustling atop an undercurrent of loneliness and isolation
lilia deeply wants to break free of her old life
heartwarming
you do n't
director gary fleder
51st
think the lion king redone for horses , with fewer deliberate laughs , more inadvertent ones and stunningly trite songs by bryan adams , the world 's most generic rock star
the title
be convinced
darling band wilco
assayas '
it 's an interesting effort -lrb- particularly for jfk conspiracy nuts -rrb- , and barry 's cold-fish act makes the experience worthwhile .
are simply too good
because i had a serious urge to grab the old lady at the end of my aisle 's walker and toss it at the screen in frustration
170 minutes
has never been smoother or more confident
to choose between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
unlike trey parker , sandler does n't understand that the idea of exploiting molestation for laughs is funny , not actually exploiting it yourself .
crass and insulting
hugely imaginative and successful casting to its great credit , as well as
manages to incorporate both the horror
tiring than anything
uncluttered
two towers
gidget
broadcast
you should see this movie
clownish
is a canny crowd pleaser , and the last kiss ... provides more than enough sentimental catharsis for a satisfying evening at the multiplex
flashy gadgets and whirling fight sequences may look cool ,
introducing an intriguing and alluring premise , only to fall prey to a boatload of screenwriting cliches that sink it faster than a leaky freighter
it could have been something special
continuity and
the blithe rebel fantasy
's a fanboy ` what if ?
not even solondz 's thirst for controversy , sketchy characters and immature provocations can fully succeed at cheapening it .
supremes
whitaker 's
only surface
boys '
if the picture itself is somewhat problematic
's next ?
self-help books
a super-sized infomercial for the cable-sports channel and its summer x games
a masterpeice
time , death , eternity , and what
still feels like a promising work-in-progress
probably one of the best since the last waltz
comes to pass
both a beautifully
, prurient
though filmed partly in canada , paid in full has clever ways of capturing inner-city life during the reagan years .
ghandi
the boom-bam crowd
to sustain a feature
the divine calling
avary 's film
should come a-knocking
classes
does n't really deliver for country music fans or for family audiences
baker
fairly lame
in tv
hawk down
give to the mystic genres of cinema
kudos
dramaturgy
in a gone-to-seed hotel
chance to prove his worth
urban south korea
benigni persona
the general air of gator-bashing
sinks further and further into comedy futility
a manipulative feminist empowerment tale thinly posing as a serious drama about spousal abuse
the overall fabric is hypnotic , and mr. mattei fosters moments of spontaneous intimacy
bitchy frolic
kosashvili 's
anyone managing to steal a movie not only from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb
a climax that 's scarcely a surprise by the time
funny and fun
may not
painful elegy
strange , fleeting brew
static ,
even with its $ 50-million us budget
missed opportunity
about its titular
coming a mile away
factor
might say tykwer has done all that heaven allows , if you wanted to make as anti-kieslowski a pun as possible
new director 's cut
to feel anything much while watching this movie , beyond mild disturbance or detached pleasure at the acting
about life itself
pure venality -- that 's giving it the old college try
is little question that this is a serious work by an important director who has something new to say about how , in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out
fans of so-bad-they 're - good cinema may find some fun in this jumbled mess
middle-class arkansas
the evocative imagery and
that it 's also too stupid to realize that they 've already seen this exact same movie a hundred times
sun-splashed whites of tunis
looking back at a tattered and ugly past with rose-tinted glasses
i 'll admit it
it 's not particularly subtle ... however , it still manages to build to a terrifying , if obvious , conclusion .
paced at a speed that is slow to those of us in middle age
to fill a frame
afterwards
made indieflick
pootie tang
the sketchiest
maladjusted
mind-bender
feel of a bunch of strung-together tv episodes
drag two-thirds through , when the melodramatic aspects start to overtake the comedy
very original
have a 90-minute , four-star movie
from it
computer-generated
told through on-camera interviews with several survivors , whose riveting memories are rendered with such clarity that it 's as if it all happened only yesterday
the home alone formula
so geared
to farts , urine , feces , semen , or any of the other foul substances
sullivan and his son
you drive past -- even if it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster
finest non-bondish performance
the backstage angst
interrupted
self-styled athletes
shanghai ghetto ,
to-do
playing a charmless witch
their little ones
, the film has a gentle , unforced intimacy that never becomes claustrophobic .
stimulating
to make a splash even greater than arnold schwarzenegger , jean-claud van damme or steven segal
newcastle ,
: chimps , lots of chimps , all blown up to the size of a house
does all of this , and more , while remaining one of the most savagely hilarious social critics this side of jonathan swift .
the similarly themed `
a smorgasbord of soliloquies about nothing delivered by the former mr. drew barrymore
grant is n't cary and
the movie is certainly easy to watch .
, future lizard endeavors will need to adhere more closely to the laws of laughter
serious issues ''
on its own
the emotion
do bad things to and with each other in `` unfaithful .
an actress she is
that princesses that are married for political reason live happily ever after
of its grand locations
while serving sara does have a long way to go before it reaches the level of crudity in the latest austin powers extravaganza
its juxtaposition of overwrought existentialism and stomach-churning gore
the gryffindor scarf
can chew by linking the massacre
is credible and remarkably mature
an action movie with an action icon who 's been all but decommissioned
with its own style
than it needs to be
career success
jeffs
voices-from-the-other-side
sends you away a believer again and quite cheered at just that .
the movie 's messages are quite admirable , but
an 83 minute document of a project which started in a muddle , seesawed back and forth between controlling interests multiple times ,
what a stiflingly unfunny and unoriginal mess this is !
from the 1980s
be galled that you 've wasted nearly two hours of your own precious life with this silly little puddle of a movie
marivaux 's rhythms , and mira sorvino 's limitations as a classical actress
surprisingly bland despite the heavy doses of weird performances and direction
most of it given to children
a technical triumph and an extraordinary bore .
fails to make the most out of the intriguing premise .
's lazy for a movie
wife
j. lo will earn her share of the holiday box office pie , although this movie makes one thing perfectly clear : she 's a pretty woman , but she 's no working girl
totally overwrought
a sweetly affecting story about four sisters who are coping , in one way or another , with life 's endgame .
a baffling mixed platter of gritty realism and magic realism with a hard-to-swallow premise
the world of television , music and stand-up comedy
grab us , only to keep letting go at all the wrong moments
to regain any ground
this woefully hackneyed movie , directed by scott kalvert
an hour and a half of joyful solo performance .
furiously , their capacity to explain themselves has gone the same way as their natural instinct for self-preservation
the cast portrays their cartoon counterparts well ... but quite frankly
from reality
you 'll love this movie .
a strong itch to explore more
for this illuminating comedy
other installments
with ` bowling for columbine , ' michael moore gives us the perfect starting point for a national conversation about guns , violence , and fear .
draw attention
is on his way to becoming the american indian spike lee
blandly
to some extent ,
of his recent death
to your toes
scoob
a hobby
very bad scouse accents
slather
an attempt is made to transplant a hollywood star into newfoundland 's wild soil
many shallower movies these days seem too long , but
` tobey maguire is a poster boy for the geek generation . '
so bad it does n't improve upon the experience of staring at a blank screen
tends to do a little fleeing of its own .
to believe these jokers are supposed to have pulled off four similar kidnappings before
some of the writers ' sporadic dips
hardly distinguish it from the next teen comedy
of the single female population
ca n't provide any conflict
its pathos-filled but ultimately life-affirming finale
booking passage
of gosford park
's a big idea
may be college kids
somebody might devote time to see it
utterly distracting
but the material
how much he runs around and acts like a doofus
all too painfully
the not-quite-dead career
bergmanesque intensity
in the world of lingerie models and bar dancers
, the world 's political situation seems little different , and -lrb- director phillip -rrb- noyce brings out the allegory with remarkable skill .
closer
anything else slight
liked this film a lot ...
thrills and extreme
this latest installment
makes its message resonate
uses his usual modus operandi of crucifixion
lazy filmmaking , with the director taking a hands-off approach when he should have shaped the story to show us why it 's compelling .
the movie spends more time with schneider than with newcomer mcadams , even though her performance is more interesting -lrb- and funnier -rrb- than his .
serials
action genre
was in the tiny two seater plane that carried the giant camera around australia , sweeping and gliding , banking
more sophisticated and literate than such pictures
is one of those crass , contrived sequels that not only fails on its own , but makes you second-guess your affection for the original .
, even the funniest idea is n't funny .
imbue the theme with added depth and resonance
it 's one of the most beautiful , evocative works i 've seen .
it needs to
a typical romantic triangle
i 'm not a fan of the phrase ` life affirming ' because it usually means ` schmaltzy
been tightened
with scenes so true and heartbreaking
's hardly watchable
since the movie is based on a nicholas sparks best seller
at 90 minutes this movie is short
to be sure , but one
to influence us whether we believe in them or not
refusal
screenwriting partner and sister
antwone
the characters are too simplistic to maintain interest
switch to a mix of the shining , the thing , and any naked teenagers horror flick
aided by a cast that seems to include every top-notch british actor who did not appear in gosford park -lrb- as well as one , ms. mirren , who did -rrb-
a grating , mannered onscreen presence , which is especially unfortunate in light of the fine work done by most of the rest of her cast
have to see it .
his way of saying that piffle is all that the airhead movie business deserves from him right now
unfortunate
combined scenes
handles
blues and pinks
has already reached its expiration date .
intelligence or
dreamed up such blatant and sickening product placement
that it comes off as annoying rather than charming
a loathsome movie
it wants to be a black comedy , drama , melodrama or some combination of the three
, you might not have noticed .
the bad reviews
is going to show up soon
both sides of the man
another genre exercise , gangster no. 1 is as generic as its title .
recycles
the torments and angst
nature\/nurture
to see something that did n't talk down to them
howard
arts and gunplay
compared
are neither original nor are presented in convincing way
the same tired old gags , modernized for the extreme sports generation
of horror and sci-fi
, yet
shenanigans and
classic spy-action or buddy movie
muccino , who directed from his own screenplay ,
of those films that requires the enemy to never shoot straight
its sunny disposition
child acting
particular insight
lukewarm and
it 's a treat -- a delightful , witty , improbable romantic comedy with a zippy jazzy score ...
triumph of love is a very silly movie ,
of hopeful
to winger fans who have missed her since 1995 's forget paris
, it 's also uninspired , lacking the real talent and wit to elevate it beyond its formula to the level of classic romantic comedy to which it aspires .
-- every member of the ensemble has something fascinating to do --
maze
his principles
the bride 's humour
ballesta
-- but still quite tasty and inviting all the same
while hollywood ending has its share of belly laughs -lrb- including a knockout of a closing line -rrb- , the movie winds up feeling like a great missed opportunity .
beyond the grave '' framework
the film 's thoroughly recycled plot
is too impressed with its own solemn insights to work up much entertainment value .
cast and
attentive than it first sets out to be
we need agile performers
phillip noyce and all of his actors -- as well as his cinematographer , christopher doyle -- understand the delicate forcefulness of greene 's prose , and it 's there on the screen in their version of the quiet american .
more geeked
tsai convincingly paints a specifically urban sense of disassociation here .
from a mediocre screenplay
oh-so convenient plot twists
, the cosby-seinfeld encounter alone confirms the serious weight behind this superficially loose , larky documentary .
believed in their small-budget film
worthy departure
about fathers
a subject as monstrous and pathetic as dahmer
gussied up with so many distracting special effects and visual party tricks that it 's not clear whether we 're supposed to shriek or laugh
to make us share their enthusiasm
young chinese woman
just about as
give pinochet 's crimes
, this thriller is too loud and thoroughly overbearing
who 's ever
consigned
the violence actually shocked ?
the dreaded king brown snake
-lrb- while the last metro -rrb- was more melodramatic , confined to a single theater company and its strategies and deceptions , while tavernier is more concerned with the entire period of history .
some people want the ol' ball-and-chain and then
read my lips
terrorist subplot
younger set
the ensemble cast , the flat dialogue by vincent r. nebrida
to shock and amaze
you feeling like it was worth your seven bucks , even though it does turn out to be a bit of a cheat in the end
any sense
the wonderful combination of the sweetness and the extraordinary technical accomplishments of the first film
more irresistibly than in ` baran
65-minute trifle
offers no new insight on the matter , nor
who are enthusiastic about something and then
made-for-tv
screenwriter -rrb- pimental
made by people to whom the idea of narrative logic or cohesion is an entirely foreign concept
brooks
and
it must have read ` seeking anyone with acting ambition but no sense of pride or shame . '
jeremy renner -rrb-
winces , clutches his chest
-- and by extension , accomplishments --
the cleverest , most deceptively amusing comedies of the year
oddly fascinating depiction
hardy group
inject some real vitality and even art
... begins with promise , but runs aground after being snared in its own tangled plot .
i killed my father compelling
real women have curves wears its empowerment on its sleeve but even its worst harangues are easy to swallow thanks to remarkable performances by ferrera and ontiveros .
with taking insane liberties and doing the goofiest stuff out of left field
waking up
it classicism or be exasperated by a noticeable lack of pace
on the battle bots
its sleazy moralizing
give a pretty good overall picture of the situation
a film as much
is rather like being trapped while some weird relative trots out the video he took of the family vacation to stonehenge
being about something
because the genre is well established
share screenwriting credit
after next is a lot more bluster than bite .
the inherent absurdity of ganesh 's rise
assayas ' -rrb- homage
a sexy , peculiar and always entertaining costume drama set in renaissance spain , and the fact that it 's based on true events somehow makes it all the more compelling .
that jack nicholson
comprise a powerful and reasonably fulfilling gestalt .
the 1953 disney classic
petty thievery like this that puts flimsy flicks like this behind bars
has the marks of a septuagenarian
old type
a well-made pb & j sandwich
clean and sober
to kill time
cusack 's just brilliant in this .
about coming to terms with death
a so-called ` comedy ' and
tackling
from its sleazy moralizing
cow
new york 's finest
a ` guy
a daily grind
at a fraction the budget
dragonfly
hell-jaunt purists might like and more experimental in its storytelling
t-shirt
: stallion of the cimarron is a winner .
the profile
attentive
the biggest problem i have -lrb- other than the very sluggish pace -rrb-
science-fiction trimmings
trance-noir and trumped-up street credibility
with the possible exception of elizabeth hurley 's breasts
takes
girl friday
enough cool fun here to warm the hearts of animation enthusiasts of all ages
davies
guard
static set ups , not much camera movement
one way
jar
a haunted ship
curse
truly does rescue -lrb- the funk brothers -rrb- from motown 's shadows .
wordless
director michael apted and writer tom stoppard
, for a film that takes nearly three hours to unspool , is both funny and irritating
-lrb- nelson 's -rrb-
gone for broke
supremely
a compelling investigation of faith versus intellect
picaresque
i am not generally a huge fan of cartoons derived from tv shows , but hey arnold !
a-bornin '
you get the impression that writer and director burr steers knows the territory ... but
the large-format film is well suited to capture these musicians in full regalia and the incredible imax sound system lets you feel the beat down to your toes .
humble , teach and ultimately redeem their mentally `` superior '' friends , family
it 's a tribute to the actress , and to her inventive director , that the journey is such a mesmerizing one
the auteur 's ear
seems just as expectant of an adoring , wide-smiling reception .
a depressing story
be a unique sport
seems far more interested in gross-out humor than in showing us well-thought stunts or a car chase that we have n't seen 10,000 times .
a rather brilliant little cult item
i had expected
another ,
sexual banter
clever adaptation
satisfyingly odd and intriguing a tale as it was a century and a half ago
manages to entertain on a guilty-pleasure , so-bad-it 's - funny level
than serious drama
in the end
an admirable reconstruction
an emotionally strong and politically potent piece of cinema .
frankenstein
many bona fide groaners
a captivatingly quirky hybrid
the mothman prophecies , which is mostly a bore ,
watching a glorified episode of `` 7th heaven
wisp
a ponderous and pretentious endeavor
to overcome the triviality of the story
alchemical transmogrification
twinkling eyes , repressed smile
deceptively simple
fake , dishonest , entertaining and , ultimately , more perceptive moment
back row
determined to uncover the truth and hopefully inspire action .
so shattering it
as animation increasingly emphasizes the computer and the cool , this is a film that takes a stand in favor of tradition and warmth .
equals the sum of its pretensions .
all the trappings of an energetic , extreme-sports adventure
tattered and ugly
are oscar-size .
to behold -- as long as you 're wearing the somewhat cumbersome 3d goggles the theater
of a thing that already knows it 's won
self-knowledge
emerge from the french film industry in years
are committed
imagine the cleanflicks version of ` love story , ' with ali macgraw 's profanities replaced by romance-novel platitudes
nakata 's technique is to imply terror by suggestion , rather than the overuse of special effects .
the pairing
the crowds
a razor-sided tuning fork that rings with cultural , sexual and social discord
benefits from serendipity but
as it is , it 's too long and unfocused .
mawkish self-parody
after viewing this one , you 'll feel like mopping up , too
without ever being self-important
cross swords with the best of them and
the visceral excitement of a sports extravaganza
manages to nail the spirit-crushing ennui of denuded urban living without giving in to it
a '
'll see a better thriller this year
the audience can tell it 's not all new
i was hoping that it would be sleazy and fun , but
to reel in the audience
it 's never dull and always looks good .
hard to pity the ` plain ' girl who becomes a ravishing waif after applying a smear of lip-gloss
this cold vacuum
the woodman seems to have directly influenced this girl-meets-girl love story ,
have been benefited from a sharper , cleaner script before it went in front of the camera
this doc
perfectly acceptable , occasionally very enjoyable
shoddy male hip hop fantasy
one black and
fill two hours
is nothing if not sincere
emotional outbursts
actors in bad bear suits
saved from
could have been
ana 's journey
is slight but unendurable
superficial , cautionary tale
has traveled to places in the world devastated by war , famine and poverty and documented the cruelty and suffering he has found with an devastating , eloquent clarity .
its shortcomings
incoherent
maiden
is most remarkable not because of its epic scope , but because of the startling intimacy it achieves despite that breadth
pokes , provokes
inspiring and pure
nothing 's happening
` chris rock , ' ` anthony hopkins ' and ` terrorists ' into some univac-like script machine
of technical skill and rare depth
enjoyable 100
at blockbuster
a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
to be in the theater beyond wilde 's wit and the actors ' performances
recoing 's fantastic performance
to tell its story
far more meaningful
so different from the apple and
hand it to director george clooney
intricate magic
the guilty pleasure b-movie category
care who wins
a fanboy ` what if
of brendan behan
cheap , vulgar dialogue and a plot that crawls along at a snail 's pace
above its playwriting 101 premise
dashing and resourceful hero
made anything that was n't at least watchable
chimps ,
there 's not a single jump-in-your-seat moment
refuse to admit that they do n't like it
four feathers
a stand in favor of tradition and warmth
offers just enough sweet and traditional romantic comedy to counter the crudity .
presses familiar herzog tropes into the service of a limpid and conventional historical fiction
the duke something
's tremendously moving
what sets this romantic comedy apart from most hollywood romantic comedies
fart jokes ,
its `` dead wife communicating from beyond the grave '' framework is even remotely new or interesting
it 's not really funny
about clung-to traditions
irksome
never change .
is far from zhang 's
, it is n't much fun .
offer you
the film it is about
glossy comedy-drama
there is nothing distinguishing in a randall wallace film
flog the dead horse of surprise
illustrating the demons bedevilling the modern masculine journey
strong first act
nothing short of a minor miracle in unfaithful
the element
about as big a crowdpleaser as they possibly come .
when there 's nothing else happening
challenges perceptions of guilt and innocence , of good guys and bad ,
brash , intelligent and erotically perplexing , haneke 's portrait of an upper class austrian society and the suppression of its tucked away demons
york middle-agers
savvy street activism
of buddy cop comedy
smug , artificial , ill-constructed and fatally overlong
nuances
its kids-in-peril theatrics
, charming
convincing case
is pretty landbound , with its leaden acting , dull exposition and telegraphed ` surprises . '
why anthony hopkins is in it
by war , famine and poverty
but in terms of its style , the movie is in a class by itself
how ryan meets his future wife and makes his start at the cia
fetishism
argues
the thinness of its characterizations
handsome and sincere
a clutch of lively songs for deft punctuation
sarandon , who could n't be better as a cruel but weirdly likable wasp matron
coppola , along with his sister , sofia , is a real filmmaker
most obvious differences
forced by his kids to watch too many barney videos
... does full honor to miyazaki 's teeming and often unsettling landscape , and to the conflicted complexity of his characters .
an ebullient tunisian film about the startling transformation of a tradition-bound widow who is drawn into the exotic world of belly dancing .
spirit , perception , conviction
an actress
finishing
the big metaphorical wave
it also has many of the things that made the first one charming .
funny and human and
that perfectly captures the wonders and worries of childhood
may have to keep on looking
is fighting whom here
of wilde into austen
had no trouble sitting for blade ii
there are side stories aplenty -- none of them memorable .
gibney
up and
freewheeling trash-cinema roots
confines himself
the limits of what a film can be
gangster no. 1 a worthwhile moviegoing experience
the aristocrats '
of woody allen
to the trap of the maudlin or tearful
just as i hoped i would -- with moist eyes
one look at a girl in tight pants and big tits
theatrical simulation
farcically
far smoother
by comparison
death to smoochy is often very funny , but what 's even more remarkable is the integrity of devito 's misanthropic vision
inquisitive
, then by all means check it out .
social milieu
the film 's messages of tolerance and diversity are n't particularly original
are the scenes of jia with his family
muted by the very people who are intended to make it shine
... a rich and intelligent film that uses its pulpy core conceit to probe questions of attraction and interdependence and how the heart accomodates practical needs .
a flat script
ferrera and
understands
are of the highest and the performances
average , middle-aged woman
shoestring and
no discernible feeling beneath the chest hair
reduce blake 's philosophy into a tragic coming-of-age saga punctuated by bursts of animator todd mcfarlane 's superhero dystopia
of pure misogynist evil
an engaging and moving portrait
the conflict that came to define a generation
much of it is funny , but there are also some startling , surrealistic moments
playful without being fun
honestly nice
this film 's heart
of outtakes
emaciated
acceptable entertainment
stinging
other good actors
the eye candy
how it washed out despite all of that
big laugh
cope with the pesky moods of jealousy
the truth about two love-struck somebodies
been astronomically bad
to 90 minutes
a terrific screenplay and fanciful direction
knows everything
violent , vulgar and forgettably entertaining .
, so dumb
the cold light
this story is really all about
robin williams and psycho killer
have been worth cheering as a breakthrough but
rivalry and workplace ambition
tremendously
at least during their '70s heyday -rrb-
adam sandler !
crudeness
dares
cutesy reliance
produced in recent memory
high melodramatic style
plays as more of a poetic than a strict reality , creating an intriguing species of artifice that gives the lady and the duke something of a theatrical air
is pure , exciting moviemaking
but even with the two-wrongs-make-a-right chemistry between jolie and burns ... this otherwise appealing picture loses its soul to screenwriting for dummies conformity .
leaves us wondering less about its ideas and more about its characterization of hitler and the contrived nature of its provocative conclusion .
a word
distances you by throwing out so many red herrings , so many false scares , that the genuine ones barely register
the story simply putters along looking for astute observations and coming up blank .
has an uppity musical beat that you can dance to ,
the soulful development of two rowdy teenagers
there are n't too many films that can be as simultaneously funny , offbeat and heartwarming -lrb- without a thick shmear of the goo , at least -rrb- ,
bullock is n't katherine
mcgrath has deftly trimmed dickens ' wonderfully sprawling soap opera , the better to focus on the hero 's odyssey from cowering poverty to courage and happiness .
russian ark is a new treasure of the hermitage .
the actresses may have worked up a back story for the women they portray so convincingly , but
its best -lrb- and it does have some very funny sequences -rrb- looking for leonard
-- thoughtfully written
story opportunities
is being there when the rope snaps
for 72 minutes
drop their pants for laughs and not the last time
saw the film .
offset by the sheer ugliness of everything else
to a still evolving story
a sucker for its charms
warnings
no teeth
perceptions of guilt and innocence ,
into the complexities of the middle east struggle
the filmmakers '
scooby-doo shows or reruns
's surely something wrong with a comedy where the only belly laughs come from the selection of outtakes tacked onto the end credits .
landmark poem
forcing
will take you places you have n't been , and also places you have
squandering his opportunity to make absurdist observations , burns gets caught up in the rush of slapstick thoroughfare .
a meaty plot
given a pedestrian spin by a director who needed a touch of the flamboyant , the outrageous
messy
to appreciate the emotional depth of haynes ' work
a sweet and modest and
even the stuffiest cinema goers
of a mishmash
hopefully it 'll be at the dollar theatres by the time christmas rolls around
the way to striking a blow for artistic integrity
the offbeat musical numbers
grows monotonous
the hook
used some informed , adult hindsight
how important
strengths and
a smug grin
with profundity
do not go gentle into that good theatre .
japanese names
the same category
is widely
an ugly-duckling tale so hideously and clumsily
its share of laughs -- sometimes a chuckle , sometimes a guffaw and , to my great pleasure , the occasional belly laugh
a fantastic movie
is that it is one that allows him to churn out one mediocre movie after another .
in his role of observer of the scene
prima donna floria tosca
abandoned , but still consoled by his art , which is more than he has ever revealed before about the source of his spiritual survival
si
bored
trouble every day is a success in some sense , but it 's hard to like a film so cold and dead .
puzzle whose pieces do not fit .
passes through the word processor
self-hatred and
how tedious
feels like a cold old man going through the motions .
its and pieces of the hot chick are so hilarious
the enjoyable undercover brother , a zany mix of saturday night live-style parody , '70s blaxploitation films and goofball action comedy gone wild
winning flight of revisionist fancy
dawson leery did what ?!?
with a twist -- far better suited to video-viewing than the multiplex
enjoy good trash
quiet family drama
by its awkward structure and a final veering
of thrills
a kids-and-family-oriented cable channel
everything is pegged into the groove of a new york dating comedy with ` issues ' to simplify .
murder by numbers , and as easy to be bored by as your abc 's ,
totalitarian tomorrow
kim ki-deok seems to have in mind an -lrb- emotionally at least -rrb- adolescent audience demanding regular shocks and bouts of barely defensible sexual violence to keep it interested .
because there is no earthly reason other than money why this distinguished actor would stoop so low
an enjoyable 100 minutes in a movie theater
's definite room for improvement .
is all about a wild-and-woolly , wall-to-wall good time .
gets royally screwed and
is a subversive element to this disney cartoon , providing unexpected fizzability .
's nowhere near as good as the original
cartons
efficient , suitably anonymous chiller
like oscar wilde
anti-establishment message
starts to smack of a hallmark hall of fame , with a few four letter words thrown in that are generally not heard on television
horrors
handsome
nit-picky
- style cross-country adventure ... it has sporadic bursts of liveliness , some so-so slapstick and a few ear-pleasing songs on its soundtrack .
lukewarm and quick
twists to make the formula feel fresh
more than a worthwhile effort
about 90
lunch
if lawrence hates criticism so much that he refuses to evaluate his own work
to fully capitalize on its lead 's specific gifts
a very bleak day in derry
peter jackson and company once again dazzle and delight us , fulfilling practically every expectation either a longtime tolkien fan or a movie-going neophyte could want .
flawed and delayed
real reason
romantic jealousy comedy
in the rye
just enough freshness
's mildly sentimental ,
in quite some time
's like dying and going to celluloid heaven
computer graphics
his ,
the young stars are too cute ; the story and ensuing complications are too manipulative ; the message is too blatant ; the resolutions are too convenient
a costume drama
shtick and
of their own pasts
its source
is it as smart
some of the camera work is interesting
a unique culture
all-out villain
tasteful to look at
simply a re-hash of the other seven films .
about the nature of god
pique your interest , your imagination , your empathy or anything , really , save your disgust and your indifference
saccharine movies go
a troubadour , his acolytes , and
a cold-hearted curmudgeon for not being able to enjoy a mindless action movie
film to review on dvd
but fun .
of an attention span
this modest little number clicks
so slight
god is great addresses interesting matters of identity and heritage
eating a corn dog and an extra-large cotton candy
repressed mother
personal velocity ought to be exploring these women 's inner lives ,
the mud
through vulgarities in a sequel you can refuse
our special talents
would not
a particularly vexing handicap
of-a-sequel
the movie 's fragmentary narrative style
the supernatural
` truth or consequences , n.m. ' or any other interchangeable
come away from his film overwhelmed , hopeful and , perhaps paradoxically , illuminated .
to fashion a brazil-like , hyper-real satire
to the essence of broadway
be served an eviction notice at every theater stuck with it
superior cast
somewhat defuses this provocative theme by submerging it in a hoary love triangle .
goes straight to video -- with a lousy script , inept direction , pathetic acting , poorly dubbed dialogue and murky cinematography
is playing the obvious game .
it 's a boom-box of a movie that might have been titled ` the loud and the ludicrous ' ... the pandering to a moviegoing audience dominated by young males is all too calculated .
davis ' candid , archly funny and deeply authentic take on intimate relationships
massive
non-bondish
, should n't have been made
too smart to ignore but a little too smugly superior to like , this could be a movie that ends up slapping its target audience in the face by shooting itself in the foot .
, original
may have made a great saturday night live sketch , but a great movie it is not
the suit
, unfakable sense
a poorly
a phlegmatic bore ,
mid
gone wild '
is recognizably plympton
know how to tell a story for more than four minutes
appropriately cynical social commentary aside ,
gets a quick release
for things
extra-large cotton candy
, you 're too interested to care .
all the buttons are
its own action is n't very effective
a bizarre curiosity memorable
krawczyk
by a man who has little clue about either the nature of women or of friendship
the phantom menace
loses its overall sense of mystery
the father
if you 're in the mood for a melodrama narrated by talking fish , this is the movie for you
though a touch too arthouse 101 in its poetic symbolism , heaven proves to be a good match of the sensibilities of two directors .
derivative to stand on its own as the psychological thriller it purports to be .
light treat
being fun
proves that he can cross swords with the best of them and helm a more traditionally plotted popcorn thriller while surrendering little of his intellectual rigor or creative composure .
most obvious
's likely very little crossover appeal to those without much interest in the elizabethans -lrb- as well as rank frustration from those in the know about rubbo 's dumbed-down tactics -rrb-
theatrical comedy that , while past ,
elaborate futuristic sets to no particularly memorable effect
hide the fact
on the wrong character
mcwilliams 's melancholy music , are charged with metaphor , but rarely easy , obvious or self-indulgent
big round eyes
as an entertainment destination for the general public
is more like something from a bad clive barker movie
to sort the bad guys from the good , which is its essential problem .
's making dog day afternoon with a cause
s -rrb-
manipulative and as bland as wonder bread dipped in milk , but it also does the absolute last thing we need hollywood doing to us : it preaches .
uptight , middle class bores like antonia
for a film that 's being advertised as a comedy
a testament to the divine calling of education and a demonstration of the painstaking process of imparting knowledge .
do bad things to and with each other in `` unfaithful
of how similar obsessions can dominate a family
notes edition
about on this dvd
their time -lrb- including mine -rrb- on something very inconsequential
... is compelling enough , but it 's difficult to shrug off the annoyance of that chatty fish .
captors and befuddled captives .
blade ii is as estrogen-free as movies get , so you might want to leave your date behind for this one , or
the film does n't have enough innovation or pizazz to attract teenagers
re-assess
canned
tries to rush through the intermediary passages , apparently hoping that the audience will not notice the glaring triteness of the plot device
's kidman who holds the film together with a supremely kittenish performance that gradually accumulates more layers .
less an examination of neo-nazism than a probe into the nature of faith itself
allow us to forget most of the film 's problems .
it is a loose collection of not-so-funny gags , scattered moments of lazy humor
is in his hypermasculine element here , once again
the most wondrous love story in years
defuses this provocative theme by submerging it in a hoary love triangle .
fritters away its potentially interesting subject matter via a banal script
adoring
captures the combustible mixture of a chafing inner loneliness and desperate grandiosity that tend to characterize puberty
it 's very much like life itself .
a waterlogged version of ` fatal attraction ' for the teeny-bopper set ...
engrossing iranian film
, minus the twisted humor and eye-popping visuals that have made miike ... a cult hero .
in the united states
to please its intended audience -- children -- without placing their parents in a coma-like state
and well acted ... but admittedly problematic in its narrative specifics
most magical and most
vulgarities
a playful respite
of time , money and celluloid
such a bad movie
which will probably be perfectly happy with the sloppy slapstick comedy
in a movie full of surprises
the mediocre end of the pool
through contrived plot points
the fine
two families
why , you may ask
plasma conduits
for those for whom the name woody allen was once a guarantee of something fresh , sometimes funny , and usually genuinely worthwhile , hollywood ending is a depressing experience
hates criticism
director
individuals rather than
is eerily convincing as this bland blank of a man with unimaginable demons within .
psychedelia
jewish grandmother
any chance of the movie rising above similar fare
vulgar comedy that 's definitely an acquired taste
does n't really believe in it , and
above all
that allowed it to get made
that goes wrong thanks to culture shock and a refusal to empathize with others
best part
... spellbinding fun and deliciously exploitative .
a social injustice , at least as represented
energy or
horror films
with this premise
on a coffee table
the faithful will enjoy this sometimes wry adaptation of v.s. naipaul 's novel , but
not to grow up to be greedy
many scenarios in which the hero might have an opportunity to triumphantly sermonize
has the requisite faux-urban vibe and hotter-two-years-ago rap and r&b names and references
with a solid cast ,
despite its visual virtuosity , ` naqoyqatsi ' is banal in its message and the choice of material to convey it .
ki-deok
uses very little dialogue
concept
laborious pacing
vague without any of its sense of fun or energy
at a movie
a triumph ,
dickensian decency
become comic relief in any other film
is far less painful than his opening scene encounter with an over-amorous terrier .
's simply stupid , irrelevant and deeply
does such a good job of it
weak on detail
in all , brown sugar
does not become one of those rare remakes to eclipse the original
-- and disposable story --
of great monster\/science fiction flicks
with neither
full of grace
a-list players
look no further
the cute frissons of discovery and humor between chaplin and kidman
the film sounds like the stuff of lurid melodrama
takes a simple premise and carries it to unexpected heights .
corbett
italics
opening the man 's head and heart
with its paint fights , motorized scooter chases and dewy-eyed sentiment
's as lumpy as two-day old porridge ... the filmmakers ' paws , sad to say , were all over this `` un-bear-able '' project
it 's surprisingly harmless .
as big
by flying guts
bid to hold our attention
proves once again that he 's the best brush in the business
77 minutes
see this , the final part of the ` qatsi ' trilogy , directed by godfrey reggio , with music
, good-natured
it 's not a great monster movie .
old-fashioned at the same time
pop thriller
also intriguing and honorable ,
the goofiest stuff
economic changes
a romance
the film 's crisp , unaffected style and
hip huggers
# 9
sprecher and her screenwriting partner and sister , karen sprecher
the show
auditorium feeling
by real-life events
independence
is essentially a subculture , with its own rules regarding love and family , governance and hierarchy
, red dragon satisfies -- from its ripe recipe , inspiring ingredients , certified cuisine and palatable presentation .
maybe not to everybody , but certainly to people with a curiosity about
poor ben bratt
's exactly what these two people need to find each other
thirteen conversations about one thing lays out a narrative puzzle that interweaves individual stories , and , like a mobius strip , elliptically loops back to where it began .
find their own rhythm and protect each other from the script 's bad ideas and awkwardness .
sweet and sexy
quick
manages to straddle the line between another classic for the company
it 's because there 's no discernible feeling beneath the chest hair
powerful and provocative
, and to the conflicted complexity of his characters
lost
thanks to confident filmmaking and a pair of fascinating performances , the way to that destination is a really special walk in the woods .
themselves
no snap
a.c. will help this movie one bit
in acting
with the titillating material
as his visuals
axel
a dream
the plight
some sort of credible gender-provoking philosophy
a remarkably insightful look at the backstage angst of the stand-up comic .
for unwary viewers
jackie chan movie
this movie has the usual impossible stunts ... but it has just as many scenes that are lean and tough enough to fit in any modern action movie
the film comes perilously close to being too bleak , too pessimistic and too unflinching for its own good .
everything except someone
in the cast
impressive results
made old-time b movies good-bad that makes eight legged freaks a perfectly entertaining summer diversion
the true impact of the day unfolds
appears to be the end
's a long way from orwell 's dark , intelligent warning cry -lrb- 1984 -rrb- to the empty stud knockabout of equilibrium
a lighthearted glow , some impudent snickers , and
on its own staggeringly unoriginal terms , this gender-bending comedy is generally quite funny .
a sub-formulaic slap
a zippy jazzy score
he film
blade and south
's kind of sad that so many people put so much time and energy into this turkey
owe
sweating
... it is visually ravishing , penetrating , impenetrable .
do n't combine easily
singing
where all the buttons are , and how to push them
leaden comedy
has made the near-fatal mistake of being what the english call ` too clever by half
inventive cinematic tricks
a prison comedy that never really busts out of its comfy little cell .
to recite some of this laughable dialogue with a straight face
melodramatic and
its audience -- in a heartwarming , nonjudgmental kind of way -- to consider what we value in our daily lives
comes with the laziness and arrogance of a thing that already knows it 's won
's an excellent 90-minute film here
sketches ... which leaves any true emotional connection or identification frustratingly out of reach
is on full , irritating display in -lrb- this -rrb- meandering and pointless french coming-of-age import from writer-director anne-sophie birot .
both a level
is a fierce dance of destruction .
at every theater stuck with it
on-camera and off
to be gleaned from the premise
wound clock
it 's hard to believe that a relationship like holly and marina 's could survive the hothouse emotions of teendom ,
the percussion rhythm , the brass soul
have two words to say about reign of fire .
his heart
shifting in your chair
she sees it as a chance to revitalize what is and always has been remarkable about clung-to traditions .
of sandra bullock and hugh grant
repeated at least four times
love this
each seeing himself in the other , neither liking what he sees
a worthy entry
in her own skin to be proud of her rubenesque physique
a sweet
of a grown man
genteel yet decadent aristocracy that can no longer pay its bills
a horror movie 's
written , flatly
results that are sometimes bracing ,
a chilling tale of one of the great crimes of 20th century france : the murder of two rich women by their servants in 1933 .
childish night terrors
of a narrative
unequivocally deserves
the faithful will enjoy this sometimes wry adaptation of v.s. naipaul 's novel
reserved but
characterisations
damon and affleck
in the affable maid in manhattan , jennifer lopez 's most aggressive and most sincere attempt to take movies by storm
a huge mess
there 's no point in extracting the bare bones of byatt 's plot for purposes of bland hollywood romance .
most resolutely unreligious parents
major waste
emotionally malleable
close enough in spirit to its freewheeling trash-cinema roots to be a breath of fresh air
spent a lot less time trying to make a credible case for reports from the afterlife and a lot more time on the romantic urgency that 's at the center of the story
defeated but defiant nation
virtually chokes on its own self-consciousness .
dani kouyate of burkina faso
paltrow
thrill you , touch you and make you
post-feminist breezy
like a $ 40 million version of a game you 're more likely to enjoy on a computer
makes you believe the cast and crew thoroughly enjoyed themselves and believed in their small-budget film
bluto blutarsky , we miss you .
in campy recall for older fans or a silly , nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick
might want to take a reality check before you pay the full ticket price to see `` simone , '' and consider a dvd rental instead
's still quite worth
spent the duration of the film 's shooting schedule waiting to scream : `` got aids yet
, loud , painful , obnoxious
auteur 's
is on its way .
goes out of its way to introduce obstacles for him to stumble over
overstating it
spookily enough
tie
a cinematic disaster so inadvertently sidesplitting it
the funk brothers -rrb-
right now , they 're merely signposts marking the slow , lingering death of imagination .
this latest entry
a film with this title
which imbue the theme with added depth and resonance
weddings
it 's tough to watch , but it 's a fantastic movie .
characteristically startling visual style and an almost palpable sense of intensity
it has a caffeinated , sloppy brilliance , sparkling with ideas you wish had been developed with more care , but animated by an energy that puts the dutiful efforts of more disciplined grade-grubbers to shame .
to understand her choices
thin period
tasty grub
resolutely downbeat
a nuanced portrait
fire
executed
so low in a poorly played game of absurd plot twists , idiotic court maneuvers and stupid characters that even freeman ca n't save it .
- style cross-country adventure
of incoherence and redundancy
the strength of the film comes not from any cinematic razzle-dazzle but from its recovery of an historical episode that , in the simple telling , proves simultaneously harrowing and uplifting .
directed by joel schumacher
soderbergh 's
'50s flicks
those who are n't looking for them
is fully formed and remarkably assured
can refuse
giving it thumbs down due to the endlessly repetitive scenes of embarrassment
unimaginative screenwriter 's
provocative drama
underneath
to surround himself with beautiful , half-naked women
stealing harvard is a smorgasbord of soliloquies about nothing delivered by the former mr. drew barrymore .
for those who like quirky , slightly strange french films , this is a must !
is so convinced of its own brilliance
flashes
is chasing who
goldman
, it makes me wonder if lawrence hates criticism so much that he refuses to evaluate his own work .
refuses to let slackers be seen as just another teen movie , which means he can be forgiven for frequently pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy .
spare wildlife
both grant and hoult carry the movie because they are believable as people -- flawed , assured of the wrong things , and scared to admit how much they may really need the company of others .
against this natural grain
is even more ludicrous
loses its fire midway , nearly flickering out by its perfunctory conclusion .
very handsomely produced
self-congratulatory
an otherwise excellent film
odd , distant portuguese import
strong
the perkiness
broomfield reminds us that beneath the hype , the celebrity , the high life , the conspiracies and the mystery there were once a couple of bright young men -- promising , talented , charismatic and tragically doomed .
bracing
gives an especially poignant portrait of her friendship
becomes a questionable kind of inexcusable dumb innocence
conventional science-fiction elements
depth and breadth
`` they '' were here
christian storylines
anticipated
a boring movie
credit
boring , pretentious muddle
be consumed and forgotten
for the year , for that matter .
gives
to see it twice
it 's a bad sign in a thriller when you instantly know whodunit .
are quietly
's understated
creates a fluid and mesmerizing sequence of images
the era
covers
its place
nothing short
is laughingly
as a taut contest of wills between bacon and theron
a show forged in still-raw emotions
from home
the element of condescension
somehow managed to make its way past my crappola radar and find a small place in my heart
he should have shaped the story to show us why it 's compelling
live in them , who have carved their own comfortable niche in the world and
the cast is one of those all-star reunions that fans of gosford park have come to assume is just another day of brit cinema
expresses empathy
those reputedly `` unfilmable '' novels
yu clearly hopes to camouflage how bad his movie is .
insufferably tedious and turgid
, mass drug-induced bowel evacuations , and none-too-funny commentary on the cultural distinctions between americans and brits .
entertain
though it runs 163 minutes
's splash without the jokes .
in the end it 's as sweet as greenfingers
upbeat ending
perhaps even the slc high command
descends
a gangster movie with the capacity to surprise .
from its vintage schmaltz
defies
master of disguise runs for only 71 minutes and feels like three hours .
gambling and throwing a basketball game for money
hopped-up
the year 's -lrb- unintentionally -rrb- funniest moments
the comic elements
ridiculous stabs
overstimulated
speaking on stage
quite simply ,
delivering a dramatic slap
smug and convoluted action-comedy that
the umpteenth summer skinny dip in jerry bruckheimer 's putrid pond of retread action twaddle .
wiser souls would have tactfully pretended not to see it and left it lying there
enough to keep us
fashioned an absorbing look
eroticized
vexing
that even
that trademark grin of his
into a tragic coming-of-age saga punctuated by bursts of animator todd mcfarlane 's superhero dystopia
improperly
relentless anger
paints - of a culture in conflict with itself , with the thin veneer of nationalism that covers our deepest , media-soaked fears
do n't have kids borrow some
a little more special
beneath it
whether or not some cocky pseudo-intellectual kid has intentionally left college or was killed
it goes on for too long and bogs down in a surfeit of characters and unnecessary subplots .
is n't as sharp as the original ... despite some visual virtues , ` blade ii ' just does n't cut it
, a rumor of angels should dispel it .
the bad news bears
, daytime-drama sort
costner 's warm-milk persona is just as ill-fitting as shadyac 's perfunctory directing chops , and some of the more overtly silly dialogue would sink laurence olivier .
intentional or
ballast tanks
picked me up ,
is that without once denying the hardscrabble lives of people on the economic fringes of margaret thatcher 's ruinous legacy , he insists on the importance of those moments when people can connect and express their love for each other
the most repugnant adaptation
in terms of story
the excesses of writer-director roger avary
are immaculate , with roussillon providing comic relief
than the bruckheimeresque american action flicks it emulates
restore -lrb- harmon -rrb- to prominence , despite some creepy scenes that evoke childish night terrors , and a praiseworthy attempt to generate suspense rather than gross out the audience
blind date
backhanded
no special effects ,
is achingly honest and delightfully cheeky
is a searing album of remembrance from those who , having survived , suffered most
the subject matter goes nowhere .
other great documentaries
a yellow streak a mile wide decorates its back
there 's just something about watching a squad of psychopathic underdogs whale the tar out of unsuspecting lawmen that reaches across time and distance .
consumed and forgotten
only 26
plot , characters , drama
of water , snow , flames and shadows
multilayered and sympathetic
at a failure of our justice system
the half-lit , sometimes creepy intimacy
a loquacious and dreary piece of business .
murphy do the genial-rogue shtick to death
particularly
tabloids
in a 1986 harlem that does n't look much like anywhere in new york
a massive infusion
boredom to the point of collapse ,
of imagination in the soulful development of two rowdy teenagers
hartley 's least accessible screed
deploys
to work from
without the topping
of sadness that pours into every frame
closed it
fairly solid
its gender politics ,
in no way original , or even all that memorable , but as downtown saturday matinee brain candy , it does n't disappoint .
one of the rarest kinds of films
manage to squeeze out some good laughs but not enough to make this silly con job sing
excited that it has n't gone straight to video
boundless energy
scenic appeal
-lrb- evans is -rrb- a fascinating character , and deserves a better vehicle than this facetious smirk of a movie .
somewhat dilutes the pleasure of watching them
covers this territory with wit and originality , suggesting that with his fourth feature --
iosseliani 's
venice beach
volatile
as a relic from a bygone era , and its convolutions ... feel silly rather than plausible
betrayal , deceit and murder
it 's not wallowing in hormonal melodrama
is just fine
with attractive men
tumult
sweet home alabama '' is what it is -- a nice , harmless date film ...
brown sugar is so earnest in its yearning for the days before rap went nihilistic that it summons more spirit and bite than your average formulaic romantic quadrangle
a big letdown
the otherwise good-naturedness of mr. deeds
staged violence overshadows everything ,
very tasteful rock
small , personal film
bullets while worrying about a contract on his life .
congrats
to whom we might not give a second look if we passed them on the street
the supporting cast
impossible to believe if it were n't true
inept direction , pathetic acting , poorly dubbed dialogue and murky cinematography
on its feet
it succeeds in entertaining , despite playing out like a feature-length sitcom replete with stereotypical familial quandaries
proves that some movie formulas do n't need messing with --
pervasive
the only thing
think it 's a tougher picture than it is .
a film so cold and dead
sloppy script
understated comedic agony
favored by pretentious , untalented artistes who enjoy moaning about their cruel fate
's a glorified sitcom , and a long , unfunny one at that
story elements
it 's coherent , well shot , and tartly acted ,
the mystic genres
do n't look for any hefty anti-establishment message in what is essentially a whip-crack of a buddy movie that ends with a whimper
basketball game
of ideas and wry comic mayhem
this action-thriller\/dark comedy is one of the most repellent things to pop up in a cinematic year already littered with celluloid garbage .
caring for animals
feels like very light errol morris ,
it 's never laugh-out-loud funny
are so well
emerges as a surprisingly anemic disappointment
chosen topic
fails to keep 80 minutes from seeming like 800
mr. deeds
triumph '
something promising from a mediocre screenplay
begging for attention ,
although what time offers tsai 's usual style and themes , it has a more colorful , more playful tone than his other films .
try any genre
enduring strengths
be emotional
, should n't the reality seem at least passably real ?
the film makes strong arguments regarding the social status of america 's indigenous people ,
's not very interesting .
it feels accidental
jolted out of their gourd
a suffocating rape-payback horror show that hinges on the subgenre 's most enabling victim ... and an ebullient affection for industrial-model meat freezers .
strives to be more
all year
is completely lacking in charm and charisma
the fast , funny , and even touching story
write
twenty-some
every sequel you skip
gore .
degraded , handheld blair witch video-cam footage
to conquer all kinds of obstacles , whether they be of nature , of man or of one another
's truly deserving of its oscar nomination
have existed on paper
wewannour money back , actually .
lack depth or complexity , with the ironic exception of scooter
documentary , one that makes a depleted yesterday feel very much like a brand-new tomorrow
on a dime
mcconaughey
lament
leave it to john sayles
so much that one viewing ca n't possibly be enough
from gripping to plodding and back
drug abuse , infidelity and death are n't usually comedy fare ,
of that world
it would be a lot better if it stuck to betty fisher and left out the other stories
a horror spoof ,
image
is pretty cute
think you are making sense of it
could n't find stardom if mapquest emailed him point-to-point driving directions
so-called ` comedy '
it nonetheless sustains interest during the long build-up of expository material .
kids will probably eat the whole thing up
people of different ethnicities talk to and about others outside the group
the film , while it 's not completely wreaked , is seriously compromised by that
slapping its target audience
a column of words
flattening its momentum with about an hour to go
as a comedy
have actually
the best case
he 's easy to like and always leaves us laughing
its ten-year-old female protagonist and its steadfast refusal to set up a dualistic battle between good and evil
has not so much been written as assembled , frankenstein-like , out of other , marginally better shoot-em-ups
even more
a fine-looking film with a bouncy score and a clutch of lively songs for deft punctuation
pee-related sight gags that might even cause tom green a grimace ; still ,
of paint-by-number american blockbusters like pearl harbor ,
creatively
spider-man
still rapturous after all these years
imagine o. henry
solid and refined piece
takes its title all too literally .
the long build-up
down may possess
a film that will enthrall the whole family .
insightfully
comfy little cell
, lifetime channel-style anthology
is oedekerk 's realization of his childhood dream to be in a martial-arts flick , and proves that sometimes the dreams of youth should remain just that .
r&b
the acting is amateurish , the cinematography is atrocious , the direction is clumsy , the writing is insipid
is the phenomenal , water-born cinematography by david hennings
and welfare centers
drastic
metal
another example
block
to before
that never lets up
the wit , humor and snappy dialogue
ram dass :
adds substantial depth to this shocking testament to anti-semitism and neo-fascism
faulty premise
of its spry 2001 predecessor -- but it 's a rushed , slapdash , sequel-for-the-sake - of-a-sequel with less than half the plot and ingenuity
carvey
the last kiss will probably never achieve the popularity of my big fat greek wedding , but its provocative central wedding sequence has far more impact .
welsh whimsy
hamming it up
to mention mysterious , sensual , emotionally intense , and replete with virtuoso throat-singing
wills that is impossible to care about and is n't very funny
would quickly change the channel
it appears to have been made by people to whom the idea of narrative logic or cohesion is an entirely foreign concept .
even murphy 's expert comic timing and famed charisma
ya-yas
odd that
perfectly pleasant if slightly pokey
adam watstein with finishing it at all
opening scene encounter
the characters are paper thin
filled with authority
its spell
bluto blutarsky
haphazardness
, but at other times as bland as a block of snow .
, ` nature ' loves the members of the upper class almost as much as they love themselves .
works better in the conception than it does in the execution ... winds up seeming just a little too clever
the interior lives
a heavy-handed indictment of parental failings and the indifference of spanish social workers and legal system towards child abuse
have an opinion to share
wild '
to the folly of changing taste and attitude
the intellectual and emotional pedigree
traces mr. brown 's athletic exploits
they 're stuck with a script that prevents them from firing on all cylinders
the very people
the rhythms
relieved
have been fumbled by a lesser filmmaker
of more recent successes such as `` mulan '' or `` tarzan
arrest development
if you want to see a train wreck that you ca n't look away from
finery
matters play out realistically if not always fairly .
too committed
look like `` the addams family ''
a big-budget , after-school special with a generous cast , who at times lift the material from its well-meaning clunkiness
to imagine anybody ever being `` in the mood '' to view a movie as harrowing and painful as the grey zone
that allows americans to finally revel in its splendor
fustily
, middle-aged woman
lump
secular religion
there 's a metaphor here
that we associate with cage 's best acting
n
star bruce willis
one of demme 's good films
an indispensable peek at the art and the agony of making people laugh .
movie experience
hard to be emotional
accumulate like lint in a fat man 's navel
transcends their predicament
this is a heartfelt story ... it just is n't a very involving one .
lopez 's publicist
is better than any summer blockbuster we had to endure last summer , and hopefully , sets the tone for a summer of good stuff
carry the movie
the lively intelligence of the artists
this wretchedly unfunny wannabe comedy is inane and awful - no doubt , it 's the worst movie i 've seen this summer
full-bodied performance
who can out-bad-act the other
who wants to start writing screenplays
with a satirical style
come to learn
, at times sublime ,
warmed up
is 75 wasted minutes of sandler as the voice-over hero in columbia pictures ' perverse idea of an animated holiday movie
are served with a hack script
the efforts of its star , kline , to lend some dignity to a dumb story are for naught .
carry
if `` gory mayhem '' is your idea of a good time
closing
deliver a riveting and surprisingly romantic ride
his impressions of life and loss
tv shows ,
they 'll be treated to an impressive and highly entertaining celebration of its sounds .
roy hill 's
time living
cuts to the chase of the modern girl 's dilemma
a purposefully reductive movie --
yes , i have given this movie a rating of zero .
's the movie here
ugly exercise
else involved
the stomach
of the '30s and '40s
such a lousy way ,
is ultimately about as inspiring
what 's going on with young tv actors
the summer 's
fun with the quirks of family life
terrific special effects
to be as subtle and touching as the son 's room
a middle-aged moviemaker 's
are pretty valuable
richness
while nothing special , is pleasant , diverting and modest -- definitely a step in the right direction .
is repeated at least four times
strip it of all its excess debris ,
is also good for the gander , some of which occasionally amuses but none of which amounts to much of a story .
franco is an excellent choice for the walled-off but combustible hustler ,
it never rises to its full potential as a film
even younger audiences
bravado
pretty woman ''
, no matter how degraded things get .
the jokes are flat , and
mr. pryce
in showtime
miss heist --
the soulful nuances
gives ample opportunity for large-scale action and suspense , which director shekhar kapur supplies with tremendous skill
wear thin on all
abused
more revealing , more emotional
we have to ask whether her personal odyssey trumps the carnage that claims so many lives around her .
with a bigger , fatter heart
shoot a lot of bullets
a sign of its effectiveness
i did go back and check out the last 10 minutes ,
is that rare animal known as ' a perfect family film , ' because it 's about family .
of new york 's finest and a nicely understated expression of the grief
eccentric and good-naturedly
the beyond
it 's supposed to be a romantic comedy - it suffers from too much norma rae and not enough pretty woman
-lrb- colgate u. -rrb- comedy ensemble
to blandly go where we went 8 movies ago ...
out-shock , out-outrage or out-depress
makes the material seem genuine rather than pandering .
... and screenwriter
its overall sense of mystery
mind-bending
no new plot conceptions or environmental changes
sinks
caricatures
the utter authority of a genre gem
can see the forest for the trees
his penchant for tearing up on cue
a sweet , even delectable diversion
may not ,
whose portrait of a therapy-dependent flakeball
ask about bad company
that 's not much to hang a soap opera on
dazzling thing to behold -- as long as you 're wearing the somewhat cumbersome 3d goggles the theater
becomes sad
in his soul
object
close to pro-serb propaganda
crucial drama
the fact that this is revenge of the nerds revisited
enough funny
that matter
feels less the product of loving , well integrated homage and more like a mere excuse for the wan , thinly sketched story
's a frankenstein-monster of a film that does n't know what it wants to be
long-on-the-shelf , point-and-shoot exercise
both refreshingly different
to remember it by
can detract from the affection of that moral favorite
slightly naughty
sheer dumbness
to a fault
after watching it , you can only love the players it brings to the fore for the gifted but no-nonsense human beings they are and for the still-inestimable contribution they have made to our shared history .
gorgeous scenes , masterful performances
a forum to demonstrate their acting ` chops '
sandwich
, truly bad
their parents '
hushed
maybe you 'll be lucky , and
never springs to life
from any cinematic razzle-dazzle but
cho 's
with giving us a plot
confessions is n't always coherent , but it 's sharply comic and surprisingly touching , so hold the gong
guts and crazy beasts stalking men with guns though ...
some people want the ol' ball-and-chain and then there are those who just want the ball and chain
x-men - occasionally brilliant but mostly average
, more thorough transitions would have made the film more cohesive
is one surefire way to get a nomination for a best-foreign-film oscar : make a movie about whimsical folk who learn a nonchallenging , life-affirming lesson while walking around a foreign city with stunning architecture .
a visceral kick
apparently hoping that the audience will not notice the glaring triteness of the plot device
have actually taken over the asylum
an intriguing what-if premise
as vincent became more and more abhorrent
that eddie murphy nor robert de niro has ever made
slow
at the very special type of badness that is deuces wild
its charming quirks
comes off as a touching , transcendent love story
makes
games , wire fu , horror movies , mystery , james bond , wrestling , sci-fi and anime
a second
is a perceptive study of two families in crisis -- and of two girls whose friendship is severely tested by bad luck and their own immaturity
anchors
hope to keep you engaged
with us
frighteningly fascinating
of its rough-around-the-edges , low-budget constraints
through the looking glass
want to watch
the auteur 's ear for the way fears and slights are telegraphed in the most blithe exchanges gives the film its lingering tug .
jay
remember a single name responsible for it
as beautiful , desirable , even delectable ,
grows as dull as its characters , about whose fate it is hard to care .
in fairy tales
achieves ultimate insignificance
the slightest aptitude for acting
not everything in the film
an opera movie for the buffs
is that it 's funny .
even if you 've never heard of chaplin , you 'll still be glued to the screen .
nothing can detract from the affection of that moral favorite : friends will be friends through thick and thin .
as cutting ,
the intensity that made her an interesting character to begin with
tales movie
wladyslaw
a sharper , cleaner camera lens
's lovely
despair or
poignant and funny
strips bible stores of the potential for sanctimoniousness , making them meaningful for both kids and church-wary adults .
stinks so badly of hard-sell image-mongering
of family tradition and familial community
might inadvertently
denzel washington
offer you precisely
that even the most jaded cinema audiences will leave the auditorium feeling dizzy , confused , and totally disorientated
technically sumptuous but
, and yet at the end
provide insight into a fascinating part of theater history
than the slightly flawed -lrb- and fairly unbelievable -rrb- finale , everything else
the moment when a woman 's life , out of a deep-seated , emotional need , is about to turn onto a different path
the inability of dreams and aspirations
good performances and a realistic , non-exploitive approach make paid in full worth seeing .
above kiddie fantasy pablum
of filling in the background
molly craig
has a screenplay written by antwone fisher based on the book by antwone fisher
than enchanting ... terribly episodic and lacking the spark of imagination that might have made it an exhilarating
elves and
beer-fueled
mediocre exercise
becomes an overwhelming pleasure
scenes all end in someone screaming
it 's supposed to be a humorous , all-too-human look at how hope can breed a certain kind of madness -- and strength -- but it never quite adds up .
a depth
aaliyah gets at most 20 minutes of screen time .
that deftly
firing on all cylinders
the message of such reflections -- intentional or not -- is that while no art grows from a vacuum , many artists exist in one .
at the effects of living a dysfunctionally privileged lifestyle
invasion
far the worst movie
cam
's everything you 'd expect -- but nothing more .
when are bears bears and
serves up all of that stuff , nearly subliminally ,
of early zucker brothers\/abrahams films
fearing that his film is molto superficiale
is absolutely and completely ridiculous and an insult to every family whose mother has suffered through the horrible pains of a death by cancer .
latest effort
, ` it 's like having an old friend for dinner ' .
in what is essentially a whip-crack of a buddy movie that ends with a whimper
feels clumsy and convoluted
they 're coming ! ''
a little
an oily arms dealer
theaters
chronically
has always been the action
an ugly , pointless , stupid movie .
deadpan cool , wry humor
sign a pact to burn the negative and the script and pretend the whole thing never existed
warm , enveloping affection
giving conduct a perpetual sense of urgency , which , for a film that takes nearly three hours to unspool , is both funny and irritating
what a pity ... that the material is so second-rate .
welcomes a dash of the avant-garde fused with their humor
addresses
committed to film .
an episode of miami vice
's a road-trip drama with too many wrong turns
has in fact
ice age follows most closely
with muscles and a lot more smarts , but just as endearing and easy to watch
can imagine this movie as a b & w british comedy , circa 1960 , with peter sellers , kenneth williams , et al.
plays like one of robert altman 's lesser works .
i want
smart , funny and just honest enough to provide the pleasures of a slightly naughty , just-above-average off - broadway play
this is rote spookiness , with nary an original idea -lrb- or role , or edit , or score , or anything , really -rrb- in sight ,
standoffish to everyone else , and smugly suggests a superior moral tone is more important than filmmaking skill
, preemptive departure
goers
is a shame that more wo n't get an opportunity to embrace small , sweet ` evelyn . '
the project 's
aesthetics
pretends to be passionate and truthful
while hollywood ending has its share of belly laughs -lrb- including a knockout of a closing line -rrb-
try hell house , which documents the cautionary christian spook-a-rama of the same name .
alternate sexuality
calm us
the `` saving private ryan '' battle scenes
most emotionally malleable
human nature
's `` waking up in reno
give many ministers and bible-study groups hours of material to discuss
has something new to say about how , in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out
broad and cartoonish as the screenplay
carry on their parents ' anguish
voyeur
what should have been a painless time-killer becomes instead a grating endurance test .
visceral sensation
of an ancient librarian whacking a certain part of a man 's body
an action\/thriller of the finest kind , evoking memories of day of the jackal , the french connection , and heat .
to be a hollywood satire but winds up as the kind of film that should be the target of something
ash wednesday is suspenseful and ultimately unpredictable , with a sterling ensemble cast .
letting you share her one-room world for a while
the kafkaesque
deceit and murder
exciting , clever story
from taiwanese auteur tsai ming-liang
underwhelming
lumpish cipher
as he was about inner consciousness
this is an insultingly inept and artificial examination of grief and its impacts upon the relationships of the survivors .
an old-fashioned scary movie , one that relies on lingering terror punctuated by sudden shocks and not constant bloodshed
european markets
are ably intercut and involving
the scientific over the spectacular -lrb- visually speaking -rrb-
's hard to resist his pleas to spare wildlife and respect their environs
the feeble examples
be disappointed in the relative modesty of a movie that sports a ` topless tutorial service
masculine journey
entered the bizarre realm where director adrian lyne holds sway , where all relationships are simultaneously broadly metaphorical , oddly abstract , and excruciatingly literal
being forceful , sad
treading water at best in this forgettable effort
it 's all about the image . ''
-lrb- vainly , i think -rrb-
one imagines the result would look like something like this .
it 's just weirdness for the sake of weirdness , and
slap me
seeing an otherwise good movie marred beyond redemption by a disastrous ending
plays like a student film by two guys who desperately want to be quentin tarantino when they grow up
cinematic .
's sort of a 21st century morality play with a latino hip hop beat
were all over this `` un-bear-able '' project
persecuted ``
a sloppy , amusing comedy that proceeds from a stunningly unoriginal premise
with phony humility barely camouflaging grotesque narcissism
it is as a cross between paul thomas anderson 's magnolia and david lynch 's mulholland dr.
unassuming drama
butterworth
you 'd want to smash its face in
, wide-eyed actress
seem self-consciously poetic and
i 've seen some bad singer-turned actors
accomplishment
really , really good things
is loopy and ludicrous ...
organ
is authentic
multi-layers
is n't a stand up and cheer flick
watching a movie that is dark -lrb- dark green , to be exact -rrb-
stoner midnight flick ,
of jim brown , a celebrated wonder in the spotlight
cursing
welty
familiar neighborhood
the demons
couple dragons
origin
a lightweight story
be something of a sitcom apparatus
looks much more like a cartoon in the end than the simpsons ever has .
visually flashy
inadvertently
rich women
wisely unsentimental
chabrol spins
homages
is almost certainly
sealed with a kiss
all the suspense of a 20-car pileup
them cavorting in ladies ' underwear
a remarkable movie with an unsatisfying ending , which is just the point
including mine -rrb-
landing
no cliche
mtv
intelligent , life-affirming script
last years
some kid who ca n't act , only echoes of jordan , and weirdo actor crispin glover screwing things up old school
record the lives of women torn apart by a legacy of abuse
watch , even when her material is not first-rate
has the twinkling eyes , repressed smile and
skip the film and buy the philip glass soundtrack cd
is mostly
makes this man so watchable is a tribute not only to his craft , but to his legend
the duke surprisingly
lurking
just another major league
funny , charming and quirky
only about as sexy
aggressively silly
who obviously knows nothing about crime
-rrb- comes off like a hallmark commercial
family movie
of the match that should be used to burn every print of the film
the whole affair , true story or not , feels incredibly hokey
street credibility
1958
48 hours
one that should be thrown back in the river
quirky hipness
the movie fresh
carry the film on his admittedly broad shoulders
horrified
with a completely predictable plot , you 'll swear that you 've seen it all before , even if you 've never come within a mile of the longest yard .
davis the performer is plenty fetching enough , but she needs to shake up the mix , and work in something that does n't feel like a half-baked stand-up routine .
disguised as a feature film
fish stories
one of the most beautiful , evocative works i 've seen
household name
like that
thumbs up to paxton
spin
tries too hard to be funny in a way that 's too loud , too goofy and too short of an attention span .
mindless action movie
some powerful emotions
by angela gheorghiu , ruggero raimondi , and roberto alagna
peppered with false starts
bubbles
dull , a road-trip movie that 's surprisingly short of both adventure and song .
is blood-curdling stuff
hideously and clumsily
most intense psychological mysteries
once playful and haunting ,
not a good movie , but it was n't horrible either .
analyze that ,
v.s. naipaul 's novel
some good laughs but not
the film becomes an overwhelming pleasure ,
the film , while it 's not completely wreaked ,
the script , the gags , the characters are all direct-to-video stuff
whether or not their friendship is salvaged
is scary .
spend your benjamins
injuries ,
, it offers hope
flaccid satire
as delicately calibrated in tone
the more hackneyed elements of the film
that this is a serious work by an important director who has something new to say about how , in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out
suffers from a paunchy midsection , several plodding action sequences and a wickedly undramatic central theme
the spectacle is nothing short of refreshing
directs this intricately structured and well-realized drama that presents a fascinating glimpse of urban life and the class warfare that embroils two young men
veneer
balanced by a rich visual clarity and deeply
not a classic , but a movie
blue
plays out ... like a high-end john hughes comedy , a kind of elder bueller 's time out .
it 's kind of sad that so many people put so much time and energy into this turkey .
clockstoppers
sketchy with actorish notations on the margin of acting
wears its heart on its sleeve
was neither
more over-the-top
the inner-city streets
show up
always seem to find the oddest places to dwell ...
, wit and interesting characters
offers much to absorb and even more to think about after the final frame
laughs that may make you hate yourself for giving in .
fatal attraction '' remade for viewers who were in diapers when the original was released in 1987 .
stylistic rigors
's so fascinating you wo n't be able to look away for a second
the lively intelligence of the artists and
of nonsense
it 's actually too sincere
sent a copyof this film to review on dvd
as gamely as the movie tries to make sense of its title character , there remains a huge gap between the film 's creepy , clean-cut dahmer -lrb- jeremy renner -rrb- and fiendish acts that no amount of earnest textbook psychologizing can bridge .
such a bad day
sergio leone
mainstream audiences will be baffled
wo n't look at religious fanatics -- or backyard sheds -- the same way again
a fake street drama that keeps telling you
filled with humorous observations about the general absurdity of modern life as seen through the eyes outsiders
all of them
straightforward and old-fashioned in the best possible senses of both those words
consumed by lust and love and crushed by betrayal that it conjures up the intoxicating fumes and emotional ghosts of a freshly painted rembrandt
encourages you to accept it as life and go with its flow
drink to excess
based on three short films and two features , here 's betting her third feature will be something to behold
less worrying about covering all the drama in frida 's life and
better vehicle
killing its soul
interesting as a character study is the fact that the story is told from paul 's perspective
be real
sits there
a dog-tag and
surveys the landscape and assesses the issues with a clear passion for sociology .
wall
's like a `` big chill '' reunion of the baader-meinhof gang
has none of the crackle of `` fatal attraction '' , `` 9 1\/2 weeks '' , or even `` indecent proposal '' , and
resembles sly stallone in a hot sake half-sleep
friday after next
from heaven
simplistic to maintain interest
the worst kind of hollywood heart-string plucking
's actually sort of amazing
has some cute moments , funny scenes , and hits the target audience -lrb- young bow wow fans -rrb- - with nothing but net
a 1950 's doris day feel
cloying messages
alive only
be made by african-americans because of its broad racial insensitivity towards african-americans
sometimes tedious --
it 'll probably be in video stores by christmas
high-profile name
be as dramatic as roman polanski 's the pianist
holds you in rapt attention
in all its agonizing , catch-22 glory --
it does n't make any sense
a victim of mental illness
quite good
exxon zone
willing
to the big boys in new york and l.a.
graceless and
of family life
is good at being the ultra-violent gangster wannabe
suspecting
-lrb- at least to this western ear -rrb-
comedy and melodrama
feels like a streetwise mclaughlin group
there 's a thin line between likably old-fashioned and fuddy-duddy ,
metaphors abound , but
call this the full monty on ice
economic fringes
insane comic
swipes heavily
sounds whiny and defensive ,
is n't tough to take as long as you 've paid a matinee price
jacobson
knees
the heart , one which it fails to get
had in a while
when cares
some very good acting ,
as it cradles its characters , veiling tension beneath otherwise tender movements
65-year-old jack nicholson
heart-string plucking
the formula fresh again
his circle of friends
that will strike a chord with anyone who 's ever
a fascinating curiosity piece -- fascinating ,
movie time trip
stranded with nothing more than our lesser appetites
scarily funny ,
the gender-war ideas original
the oscar wilde play
the jokes are flat ,
to see a movie that takes such a speedy swan dive from `` promising '' to `` interesting '' to `` familiar '' before landing squarely on `` stupid ''
playful respite
manages the dubious feat of turning one man 's triumph of will into everyman 's romance comedy .
one-hour
his predicament
call it magic realism or surrealism
guns , cheatfully filmed martial arts ,
never rises to a higher level
dumped a whole lot of plot in favor of
is so engagingly
for an absurd finale of twisted metal , fireballs and revenge
the dark visions
is a decomposition of healthy eccentric inspiration and ambition -- wearing a cloak of unsentimental , straightforward text -- when it 's really an exercise in gross romanticization of the delusional personality type .
far better
a slice of counterculture
to the nadir of the thriller\/horror
very likely
, this is a movie that also does it by the numbers .
the movie , like bartleby , is something of a stiff -- an extra-dry office comedy that seems twice as long as its 83 minutes .
make absurdist observations
, often self-mocking ,
watch bettany strut his stuff
seems to be exploring the idea of why human beings long for what they do n't have , and how this gets us in trouble .
the wonderful cinematography and naturalistic acting
a personal threshold of watching sad but endearing characters do extremely unconventional things
the sixth sense
pretty woman
very well-acted
is even more embracing than monty , if only because it accepts nasty behavior and severe flaws as part of the human condition .
lurks just below the proceedings
are complex and quirky , but entirely believable as the remarkable ensemble cast brings them to life
bille
his supple understanding
school-age
a frat boy 's
make its subject interesting to those who are n't part of its supposed target audience
a fair share
this vision
of vin diesel , seth green and barry pepper
and the positive change in tone here seems to have recharged him .
world war
george clooney
we have n't seen before
i ca n't remember the last time i saw a movie where i wanted so badly for the protagonist to fail .
to figure out what makes wilco a big deal
of run lola run
dreamworks
a work of fiction inspired by real-life events
jettisoned the stuff that would make this a moving experience for people who have n't read the book
it is flavorless
with a degree of randomness usually achieved only by lottery drawing
adorably ditsy but heartfelt
characterized as robotic sentiment
ca n't get sufficient distance from leroy 's
swinging
everyone 's point
bread , my sweet has so many flaws it would be easy for critics to shred it .
a trend long overdue
an oily arms dealer , squad car pile-ups and the requisite screaming captain
lead a group of talented friends astray
14-year-old robert macnaughton , 6-year-old drew barrymore and
the farrelly brothers
the trinity assembly approaches the endeavor with a shocking lack of irony , and
is a hoot
hossein
is wonderful .
to show this movie to reviewers before its opening , afraid of the bad reviews they thought they 'd earn
globetrotters-generals game
plot conceptions
lambs
sentence
inquisitive enough for that
those in moulin rouge
elevates
desire
the film runs on a little longer than it needs to --
cox 's
ditsy
being there when the rope snaps
occasional slowness
a network
mr. drew barrymore
phoenix 's
too much on max when he should be filling the screen with this tortured , dull artist and monster-in-the
they missed the boat .
thoughtful war films
unbearably
nearly terminal case
waterboy
as is , personal velocity seems to be idling in neutral
` old neighborhood
the famous director 's
walk away without anyone truly knowing your identity
masterful british actor ian holm
from two fatal ailments -- a dearth of vitality and a story that 's shapeless and uninflected
funny little movie
by an overwhelming need to tender inspirational tidings
all three descriptions suit evelyn , a besotted and obvious drama that tells us nothing new .
rockumentary
lax
so much first-rate talent
provoke introspection
king
the cast , collectively a successful example of the lovable-loser protagonist
resorting to camp or parody
like a can of 2-day old coke .
roller-coaster
a visual treat for all audiences
's slide down the slippery slope of dishonesty after an encounter with the rich and the powerful who have nothing but disdain for virtue
shows a level of young , black manhood that is funny , touching , smart and complicated
was vile enough .
are as maudlin as any after-school special you can imagine
is a gem
my little eye is the best little `` horror '' movie i 've seen in years .
what experiences you bring to it and
subtlest and most complexly evil uncle ralph
where the big scene is a man shot out of a cannon into a vat of ice cream
depressing story
has enough wit
turgid drama
that jackie chan is getting older
it was written for no one
of the road
sorvino is delightful in the central role .
since dahmer resorts to standard slasher flick thrills when it should be most in the mind of the killer
buy the criterion dvd
a series of achronological vignettes whose cumulative effect is chilling
the two year affair which is its subject
a comedy that swings and jostles to the rhythms of life .
ultimately worthwhile
execution
deadly dull
the ending does n't work
holds sway , where all relationships are simultaneously broadly metaphorical , oddly abstract , and excruciatingly literal
an inuit masterpiece
plainly dull and visually ugly
looks like woo 's a p.o.w.
wacky , screwball comedy
her british persona
sorry use of aaliyah
gives him
in itself , is extraordinary .
mature than fatal attraction
more vaudeville show than well-constructed narrative
the film 's centre
takes its doe-eyed crudup out of pre-9 \/ 11 new york and onto a cross-country road trip of the homeric kind
from the pack
give them
intelligent people
are actually fascinating
strained caper movies that 's hardly any fun to watch and
sell
the charm of kevin kline and
possesses all the good intentions in the world , but
's all gratuitous before long ,
soured me on the santa clause 2 was that santa bumps up against 21st century reality so hard
saturday morning tv
much phone
its portrait
cinematic deception
aging , suffering
part of being a good documentarian is being there when the rope snaps
very inconsequential
making
would be an understatement
walked out muttering words like `` horrible '' and `` terrible , '' but had so much fun dissing the film that they did n't mind the ticket cost
actorly existential despair
festival
politically audacious
you want to call domino 's .
a time machine , a journey back to your childhood , when cares melted away in the dark theater , and films had the ability to mesmerize , astonish and entertain
the roundelay of partners functions , and
want the ball and chain
are acting like puppets
the intelligence of gay audiences
a world-class fencer
would want to see crossroads if they 're not big fans of teen pop kitten britney spears
girls ,
so rich with period minutiae
canadian
yes , but also intriguing and honorable , a worthwhile addition to a distinguished film legacy
who seem barely in the same movie
dreaming
idiots who do n't care what kind of sewage they shovel into their mental gullets to simulate sustenance
in its storytelling
the frustration , the awkwardness and
stale first act ,
of `` 7th heaven
a too-conscientious adaptation
the roundelay of partners functions , and the interplay within partnerships and among partnerships and
come from philippe , who makes oliver far more interesting than the character 's lines would suggest , and sarandon , who could n't be better as a cruel but weirdly likable wasp matron .
plays like a mix of cheech and chong
allows a gawky actor like spall
he made swimfan anyway
suits
tracks
an admirable one that tries to immerse us in a world of artistic abandon and political madness and very nearly
offer some modest amusements
the people in jessica
turns into an engrossing thriller almost in spite of itself
interesting look
that was written down
, the film fails to make the most out of the intriguing premise .
is not that it 's all derivative
achieves near virtuosity in its crapulence .
ill-advised and poorly
the experience worthwhile
agreement
to take movies by storm
spectacularly ugly-looking broad
enigmatic film
cream
hilariously , gloriously alive , and
the populace
a big tub of popcorn
aside from the fact that the film idiotically uses the website feardotcom.com or the improperly hammy performance from poor stephen rea , the film gets added disdain for the fact that it is nearly impossible to look at or understand .
argento , at only 26 ,
it may sound like a mere disease-of - the-week tv movie , but
paced at a speed that is slow to those of us in middle age and deathly slow to any teen
are in the saddle
placed in the pantheon of the best of the swashbucklers
example
but i had a lot of problems with this movie .
gaye
gratingly
is that i ca n't wait to see what the director does next
forgotten
arriving
's difficult not to cuss him out severely for bungling the big stuff
grayish quality
than its oscar-sweeping franchise predecessor
shot out of a cannon into a vat of ice cream
more compelling
it says far less about the horrifying historical reality than about the filmmaker 's characteristic style
mannered and
to infuse the rocky path to sibling reconciliation with flashes of warmth and gentle humor
is wasted in this crass , low-wattage endeavor .
it plays out
mention a sharper , cleaner camera lens
the era of video
mira nair 's new movie
, it also has plenty for those -lrb- like me -rrb- who are n't .
is as delightful as it is derivative
viewed as a self-reflection or cautionary tale
is an all-time low for kevin costner .
to anyone who loves both dance and cinema
it provides a reasonably attractive holiday contraption , one that families looking for a clean , kid-friendly outing should investigate
life-altering
digitally
the entire film
this movie sucks . '
intoxicating ardor
serve
wonderful but sometimes confusing flashback
fathers and sons , and the uneasy bonds between them
clayburgh and tambor
leaner
the filmmaker ascends , literally , to the olympus of the art world ,
burns ' visuals , characters and his punchy dialogue , not his plot ,
in by julia roberts
90-minute battle sequence
much worse than bland or
actress and
is not only a pianist , but a good human being
, beautifully costumed
a night in the living room than a night at the movies
blast
fresh infusion
is an interesting character
very beavis and butthead
on which
's far too sentimental
jarecki
though there are many tense scenes in trapped
interesting failure
by structuring the scenes as if they were jokes : a setup , delivery and payoff
are ultimately
has all the sibling rivalry and general family chaos to which anyone can relate .
a tremendous piece of work
favor of
times sublime
i had with most of the big summer movies
does n't work as either .
police academy flicks
trades run-of-the-mill revulsion for extreme unease
integrates
this rough trade punch-and-judy act
black and
knows its classical music , knows its freud and knows its sade
an american ,
cultivated
large shadows
hide a weak script
in sham actor workshops and an affected malaise
sincere grief and mourning in favor of bogus spiritualism
cries
faraway planet
campaign 's
in creating the layered richness of the imagery in this chiaroscuro of madness and light
is simply a matter of -lrb- being -rrb- in a shrugging mood .
of folks who live in unusual homes
half-sleep
printed page
without any more substance ...
shoe
thing to behold -- as long as you 're wearing the somewhat cumbersome 3d goggles the theater
by quickly
fingering problems than finding solutions
found the right vent -lrb- accurate
an instance of an old dog
uneasy
the most screwy thing here is how so many talented people were convinced to waste their time
send any shivers
two bodies and hardly
on the edge of sanity
has created a beautiful canvas
to do it
as phoenix 's
this rush to profits has created a predictably efficient piece of business notable largely for its overwhelming creepiness , for an eagerness to create images you wish you had n't seen , which , in this day and age , is of course the point .
scenery , vibe and all --
literate material
a slightly naughty , just-above-average off - broadway play
feast
the giant screen
film to paradoxically feel familiar and foreign at the same time
most of the things that made the original men in black such a pleasure
's so devoid of joy and energy it makes even jason x ... look positively shakesperean by comparison .
offers tsai 's usual style and themes
surprisingly enjoyable
directive
provide an intense experience when splashed across the immense imax screen .
more repetition than creativity
'n safe as to often play like a milquetoast movie of the week blown up for the big screen
are pushed to their most virtuous limits , lending the narrative an unusually surreal tone
hungry-man portions
the film retains ambiguities that make it well worth watching .
with evil dead ii
century 's new `` conan
is not one of the movies you 'd want to watch if you only had a week to live
i did n't hate this one
about girls
possibly the sturdiest example yet
sisterhood with a hefty helping of re-fried green tomatoes
has a well-deserved reputation as one of the cinema world 's great visual stylists
upfront
the past decade
i do n't know why steven seagal is considered a star , nor why he keeps being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good or make any money .
a director so self-possessed
it 's a road-trip drama with too many wrong turns .
a testament
`` sorority boys '' was funnier , and
bad dude
spied with my little eye ...
recommended only for those under 20 years of age
python
more than merely a holocaust movie
filmmakers '
enjoyable ease
as good , if not
into your heart
teen drama
are insightful enough to be fondly remembered in the endlessly challenging maze of moviegoing
existential exploration
a miraculous movie
its head
although purportedly a study in modern alienation
the last movie
the mere suggestion , albeit a visually compelling one , of a fully realized story
to recommend secretary , based on the wonderful acting clinic put on by spader and gyllenhaal
the very definition
plain silly .
the spark of imagination
ordinary people
and literally
dentist
sibling
cheered at just that
then this first film to use a watercolor background since `` dumbo ''
zucker
demographically appropriate comic buttons
impossible to even categorize this as a smutty guilty pleasure
long bore .
a dentist 's
communal spirit
the worst kind of mythologizing , the kind that sacrifices real heroism and abject suffering for melodrama .
the best looking and stylish
formalist experimentation
of its effectiveness
sends you
retro gang melodrama
accompanying the stunt-hungry dimwits in a random series of collected gags , pranks , pratfalls , dares , injuries , etc. .
know there 's something there .
with hot-button issues in a comedic context
a certain sense
scenarios
so much like a young robert deniro
the paranoid claustrophobia of a submarine movie with the unsettling spookiness of the supernatural -- why did n't hollywood think of this sooner ?
really rattling the viewer
... its stupidities wind up sticking in one 's mind a lot more than the cool bits .
a dull , dumb and derivative horror film
i 'm not a fan of the phrase ` life affirming ' because it usually means ` schmaltzy ,
inspiring tale
love , family
the dutiful precision
wonderland adventure , a stalker thriller , and a condensed season of tv 's big brother
the narrator
for an hour
a sane eye
barrow
masters
they ought to be a whole lot scarier than they are in this tepid genre offering .
rattling
ca n't say for sure
nicholson walks with a slow , deliberate gait , chooses his words carefully and subdues his natural exuberance .
ambitious ` what if ? '
monsoon
a very well-meaning movie , and
figuring
lackluster gear
evacuations , and none-too-funny commentary on the cultural distinctions between americans and brits
electrocute and dismember their victims
false starts
potentially trite and overused concept
has the disjointed feel of a bunch of strung-together tv episodes .
where one 's imagination will lead when given the opportunity
acted , quietly affecting cop drama .
immaculate as stuart little 2
the weak payoff
girls-behaving-badly
for the most part
brings them
never loses its ability to shock and amaze .
thoughtful dialogue elbowed aside by one-liners ,
played in american culture
just plain crap
to jeanette
with the author 's work , on the other hand ,
beat each other to a pulp
an aimlessness
no real sense
full consciousness
, see it for karen black , who camps up a storm as a fringe feminist conspiracy theorist named dirty dick .
fifteen-minute
of characters , some fictional , some
-lrb- seagal 's -rrb-
are particularly engaging or articulate .
call the police
the sting back into the con
of those wisecracking mystery science theater 3000 guys
satisfies , as comfort food often can
telegraphed well in advance , every performance respectably muted ; the movie itself seems to have been made under the influence of rohypnol
wince in embarrassment and others ,
the single female population
much that it 's forgivable that the plot feels
aimed mainly at little kids but with plenty of entertainment value to keep grown-ups from squirming in their seats
less about its ideas and more about its characterization of hitler and the contrived nature of its provocative conclusion
of the psychopathic mind
about an otherwise appalling , and downright creepy , subject -- a teenage boy in love
a coming-of-age story
than she can handle
finds one of our most conservative and hidebound movie-making traditions and
negligible work
does n't necessarily equate to being good , no matter how admirably the filmmakers have gone for broke .
'll get the enjoyable basic minimum
like a travel-agency video
will depend on what experiences you bring to it and what associations you choose to make .
period-perfect biopic hammers
hope it 's only acting
please his mom
a movie with no reason for being
recycle images and characters that were already tired 10 years ago
directors brett morgen and nanette burstein have put together a bold biographical fantasia .
that rare documentary that incorporates so much
perdition
's all gratuitous before long , as if schwentke were fulfilling a gross-out quota for an anticipated audience demographic instead of shaping the material to fit the story
in the marketing department
finely tuned
know
can certainly
besides its terrific performances , is fontaine 's willingness to wander into the dark areas of parent-child relationships without flinching .
understands ,
to be a black comedy , drama , melodrama or some combination of the three
brings us another masterpiece
a large dose
is in his hypermasculine element here , once again able to inject some real vitality and even art into a pulpy concept that , in many other hands would be completely forgettable
its shortness
-- and deeply appealing
costumes by gianni versace
the mood is laid back
sit through it all
reunions
a magician
euphemism
it is missing
's no energy
's soulful and unslick
get sufficient distance
chases kevin
burning , blasting , stabbing , and
` surprises
's nothing to drink
drowns in sap
score and
genuine insight into the urban heart
avoids easy sentiments and explanations ...
somewhere who 's dying for this kind of entertainment
chilling style
despite many talky
any more
beginners
feel like long soliloquies
gentle and engrossing
meanders
take what was otherwise a fascinating , riveting story and send it down the path of the mundane
hypermasculine element
had actually
doing battle with dozens of bad guys --
a polished and vastly entertaining caper
in the service of such a minute idea
patchy combination
and mainly unfunny
giving it an unqualified recommendation
been done before but never so vividly
still charming
an adequate reason
ismail merchant 's work
debut can be accused of being a bit undisciplined
h ''
none-too-original premise
befuddled in its characterizations
uniquely felt with a sardonic jolt
the illusion of work
, actor raymond j. barry is perfectly creepy and believable .
her feature film
spectrum
emotional depth
i was feeling this movie until it veered off too far into the exxon zone , and left me behind at the station looking for a return ticket to realism .
fatal attraction ''
, swimming gets the details right , from its promenade of barely clad bodies in myrtle beach , s.c. , to the adrenaline jolt of a sudden lunch rush at the diner .
all , reign of fire
and stunt cars
while a yellow streak a mile wide decorates its back
he only scratches the surface
for putting together any movies of particular value or merit
around him
plotting and mindless
diverting
russian ark
the biggest disappointments of the year
continues to cut a swathe through mainstream hollywood ,
a graphic treatment
under
the power-lunchers
a feature debut
spits out denzel washington 's fine performance in the title role .
is only mildly amusing when it could have been so much more
the most enchanting film
less front-loaded and more shapely than the two-hour version released here in 1990
is so huge that a column of words can not adequately describe co-writer\/director peter jackson 's expanded vision of j.r.r. tolkien 's middle-earth .
, reno devolves into a laugh-free lecture .
have to be combined with the misconceived final 5
southern
generates little narrative momentum , and invites unflattering comparisons to other installments in the ryan series .
its cuisine
swipes heavily from bambi and the lion king
opinion
static
never fresh
of discussion
trumped-up
a few cheap thrills from your halloween entertainment
severe body odor
, music , and dance
such as skateboarder tony hawk or bmx rider mat hoffman
after a while , as do joan and philip 's repetitive arguments , schemes and treachery
it may be a no-brainer , but
three short films and two features
shoot straight
bedknobs and broomsticks ,
strong hand
time bombs and other hollywood-action cliches
a probing examination
doctor 's
aggressive
a gamble and last orders are to be embraced
finely crafted , finely written ,
like the succession of blows dumped on guei
meyjes ' provocative film might be called an example of the haphazardness of evil .
is really closer to porn than a serious critique of what 's wrong with this increasingly pervasive aspect of gay culture
calvin
ecological
not-nearly - as-nasty -
no respectable halloween costume shop would ever try to sell
scribe
better private schools
the film 's unhurried pace is actually one of its strengths .
to be smart
love moore
become a cold , calculated exercise
hiv\/aids
the material seem genuine rather than pandering
a moving tale of love and destruction in unexpected places , unexamined lives .
the characters are complex , laden with plenty of baggage and tinged with tragic undertones
un-bear-able
cold vengefulness
even when dramatic things happen to people
belly-dancing clubs
coral reef adventure is a heavyweight film that fights a good fight on behalf of the world 's endangered reefs --
a time machine , a journey back to your childhood , when cares melted away in the dark theater , and films had the ability to mesmerize , astonish and entertain .
posthumously
the website feardotcom.com or
little too obvious ,
only in making me groggy
is bright and flashy in all the right ways
a tnt original
scarcely worth a mention apart from reporting on the number of tumbleweeds blowing through the empty theatres graced with its company .
will smirk uneasily at the film 's nightmare versions of everyday sex-in-the-city misadventures .
lacking any sense of commitment to
promise by georgian-israeli director dover kosashvili
and that makes all the difference .
century reality
eye-catching
directors brett morgen and nanette burstein
legged freaks ?
are blunt and challenging
new york metropolitan area
the rotting underbelly
, godfrey reggio 's career shines like a lonely beacon .
should please history fans
plays closer to two
female friendship ,
sitting through dahmer 's two hours amounts to little more than punishment .
making a vanity project with nothing new to offer
hastily and
does not really make the case the kissinger should be tried as a war criminal
of a predictable outcome and a screenplay
most effective
that 's superficial and unrealized
a decidedly perverse pathology
in a horde
, -lrb- ahola -rrb- has a wooden delivery and encounters a substantial arc of change that does n't produce any real transformation .
a rather simplistic one
immature character
the gifted crudup has the perfect face to play a handsome blank yearning to find himself ,
a difficult but worthy film that bites off more than it can chew by linking the massacre of armenians in 1915 with some difficult relationships in the present .
in 2000
high-concept
to be when it grows up
like holly
sarah 's dedication to finding her husband seems more psychotic than romantic
dealing with right now in your lives
rarely sees .
is anything but
shake the feeling that it was intended to be a different kind of film
unsettled tenor
besotted ''
while the last metro -rrb- was more melodramatic , confined to a single theater company and its strategies and deceptions , while tavernier is more concerned with the entire period of history .
the empty stud knockabout of equilibrium
annoying and
it goes off the rails in its final 10 or 15 minutes
it 's looking for
's up to -lrb- watts -rrb- to lend credibility to this strange scenario
your least favorite
cable channel
for those with at least a minimal appreciation of woolf and clarissa dalloway , the hours represents two of those well spent
miraculous movie
pop freudianism
a great cast and a great idea
many false scares
this quirky soccer import
extraordinary technical accomplishments
and father goose
barn-side target
mr. plympton
theory , sleight-of-hand , and
like a low-budget hybrid of scarface or carlito 's way
typical love stories
heavy-handed phoney-feeling sentiment
the humor aspects
for the sole reason
logic and misuse
together -lrb- time out and human resources -rrb- establish mr. cantet as france 's foremost cinematic poet of the workplace .
alas , no woody allen
its scrapbook of oddballs
themselves kicking
maintaining consciousness just
animation back 30 years , musicals back 40 years and judaism back at least 50 .
assailants
hollywood makes a valiant attempt to tell a story about the vietnam war before the pathology set in .
a prison stretch
sit near the back
, the country bears ... should keep parents amused with its low groan-to-guffaw ratio .
that tends to hammer home every one of its points
are spectacular
adroit but
seen through the eyes outsiders
is so insanely dysfunctional that the rampantly designed equilibrium becomes a concept doofus
michael cunningham 's
why this did n't connect with me would require another viewing
original and
ghost blimp
extremely imaginative through out
lillard and cardellini
also rocks
evaluate what is truly ours in a world of meaningless activity
first directorial effort
remember the last time i saw a movie where i wanted so badly for the protagonist to fail
smeary and blurry , to the point of distraction
song-and-dance-man
giddy
doing something of a public service -- shedding light on a group of extremely talented musicians who might otherwise go unnoticed and underappreciated by music fans
closest
maintains a surprisingly buoyant tone throughout ,
non-disney film
is how the film knows what 's unique and quirky about canadians
around a vain dictator-madman
to admit how much they may really need the company of others
it 's supposed to be a romantic comedy -
hastily
most severe kind
has become commonplace in movies that explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world
apparently writer-director attal thought he need only cast himself
- movie competition
his doctorate
is a minor miracle
confusion and pain
on those places he saw at childhood , and captures them by freeing them from artefact
large doses
idiocy
the entire family and
eager to please
britney 's latest album
actually has something interesting to say
as contrived and artificial
nothing short of a masterpiece -- and a challenging one
of power boats , latin music and dog tracks
so sloppy ,
, the plot 's saccharine thrust
only because it accepts nasty behavior and severe flaws as part of the human condition
shows its indie tatters and self-conscious seams in places
wry , winning , if languidly paced , meditation
mark wahlberg ... may look classy in a '60s - homage pokepie hat , but as a character he 's dry , dry , dry .
it has some of the funniest jokes of any movie this year , including those intended for adults
it comes to truncheoning
funny , twisted , brilliant and macabre
in an intricate plot
now we 've got something pretty damn close
b -rrb-
it takes off in totally unexpected directions and keeps on going
takes aim on political correctness and suburban families .
about as deep
putters along looking for astute observations and coming up blank .
morality , family
a depressing experience
in despair
it must be the end of the world : the best film so far this year is a franchise sequel starring wesley snipes .
about love and culture
the filmmakers know how to please the eye , but it is not always the prettiest pictures that tell the best story
probably wo n't stand the cold light of day
ponder how a whole segment of pop-music history has been allowed to get wet , fuzzy and sticky
a house party
poetic , heartbreaking .
this silly little cartoon can inspire a few kids not to grow up to be greedy
are puerile
through a film that is part biography , part entertainment and part history
the film does n't have enough innovation or pizazz to attract teenagers , and it lacks the novel charm that made spy kids a surprising winner with both adults and younger audiences .
by cgi aliens and super heroes
opened it up for all of us to understand
candidate
one hour
an irresistible , languid romanticism
like one
to come
effects that are more silly than scary
goes to absurd lengths
genuine heart
intelligence and a vision both painterly and literary
there are flaws , but also stretches of impact and moments of awe ;
, the revelation fails to justify the build-up .
something about mary co-writer ed decter
... the maudlin way its story unfolds suggests a director fighting against the urge to sensationalize his material .
unable to react
the screenplay , co-written by director imogen kimmel
have been edited at all
the party scenes
is masterful .
blast even the smallest sensitivities from the romance with his clamorous approach
some lost and desolate people
across as darkly funny , energetic , and surprisingly gentle
tom dey
's not really funny
emotion or
comparing the evil dead
a waterlogged version of ` fatal attraction ' for the teeny-bopper set ... a sad , soggy potboiler that wastes the talents of its attractive young leads
the movie is certainly not number 1
of sadness
that the material is so second-rate
how much they engage and even touch us
conventional , but well-crafted
do you say `` hi '' to your lover when you wake up in the morning ?
bazadona and grace woodard
runs around and
tawdry b-movie scum
with one another
hitting on each other
most horrific movie experience
be utterly entranced by its subject
by-the-numbers yarn .
saccharine movies
modern girl 's
self-consciously flashy camera effects , droning house music
captivating and intimate study
pity and terror
contraption .
jason x is this bad on purpose
's a great american adventure and a wonderful film to bring to imax
an era
one of the best films of the year with its exquisite acting , inventive screenplay , mesmerizing music , and many inimitable scenes of tenderness , loss , discontent , and yearning
one of these days hollywood will come up with an original idea for a teen movie , but until then there 's always these rehashes to feed to the younger generations
make a sailor
takes time to enjoy
allegory
it might not be 1970s animation , but everything else about it is straight from the saturday morning cartoons -- a retread story , bad writing , and the same old silliness .
forgettably
its ancillary products
treat for its depiction
than the series
sappy situations and dialogue
quotations
looking ,
seems aware of his own coolness
the otherwise good-naturedness of mr. deeds , with its embrace of sheer goofiness and cameos
as rogue cia assassins working for chris cooper 's agency boss close in on the resourceful amnesiac
halftime is only fifteen minutes long
the characters ' lives
some of the visual flourishes are a little too obvious , but restrained and subtle storytelling ,
yes , i suppose it 's lovely that cal works out his issues with his dad and comes to terms with his picture-perfect life -- but world traveler gave me no reason to care , so i did n't .
rent this on video
about one in three gags in white 's intermittently wise script
slow down , shake off your tensions and
stale first act , scrooge story , blatant product placement , some very good comedic songs , strong finish , dumb fart jokes
who he is
the fallibility
watery tones
sept. 11
achingly enthralling
shrek -rrb-
light ,
the fourth in a series
impressive and yet lacking about everything
gets under the skin of the people involved
burkinabe
in the long line of films
drama ,
bearing the unmistakable stamp of authority
just saw this movie
dulls the human tragedy at the story 's core
clever and very satisfying
rich with period minutiae
early
frequent flurries of creative belly laughs
this kind of movie
with splendid singing
powerfully evocative
whole package
the mystery of enigma is how a rich historical subject , combined with so much first-rate talent ... could have yielded such a flat , plodding picture .
when it is n't incomprehensible
capable only of
from the flawed support structure holding equilibrium up
'll want to crawl up your own \*\*\* in embarrassment
the struggle of black manhood
harvard man
emerges from the shadow of ellis ' book .
is what has happened already to so many silent movies , newsreels and the like
previous movies
will enjoy .
one of the most interesting writer\/directors working today
relegated
exchange
the filmmaker would disagree
the full monty was a freshman fluke
everyday
matches neorealism 's
there is no foundation for it
prey to its sob-story trappings .
enjoy its own transparency
of this movie 's servitude to its superstar
remains fairly light
overlong , and bombastic
's started
gentle and affecting melodrama
fails to have a heart , mind or humor of its own
referential
date-night diversion
one way or another
the sequel has all the outward elements of the original
rediscover
square edges
fewer than five
it 's not too racy and it 's not too offensive
in the present
lost ideal
have marked an emerging indian american cinema
expanded to 65 minutes for theatrical release
the only question ... is to determine how well the schmaltz is manufactured -- to assess the quality of the manipulative engineering .
have to ask whether her personal odyssey trumps the carnage that claims so many lives around her .
politesse
which is all it seems intended to be
consumed by lust and love and
often shocking
the audience when i saw this one
pretty damned funny
\/
've been sitting still
bombastic and ultimately empty world war ii action
fast-paced and wonderfully edited , the film is extremely thorough .
proves it 's never too late to learn .
is far from disappointing
distinguishes
break up the live-action scenes with animated sequences
nine bucks for this
does n't quite know how to fill a frame
sexual identity
a surfeit
that unfolds with grace and humor and gradually
the first two-thirds
his feature film debut
a loose , poorly structured film
a dull , inconsistent , dishonest female bonding
ignorant fairies is still quite good-natured and not a bad way to spend an hour or two .
are worth the price of admission
experienced by every human who ever lived : too much to do , too little time to do it in
literary purists may not be pleased , but
a depressed fifteen-year-old 's
those ignorant
-- they live together -- the film has a lot of charm .
ca n't possibly be enough
it may not be a huge cut of above the rest , but i enjoyed barbershop
this dumas adaptation entertains
in his u.s. debut
most contemporary adult movies
`` sum '' is jack ryan 's `` do-over . ''
do in case of fire
an ounce of honest poetry
deserves a place of honor
the year 's worst cinematic tragedies
self-reflection meditation
one battle
serve no other purpose
all that has preceded it
an 83 minute document of a project which started in a muddle , seesawed back and forth between controlling interests multiple times
us to find the small , human moments
more graphic violence
peep
keeps it fast -- zippy , comin ' at ya -- as if fearing that his film is molto superficiale
give the movie points for
the shallow sensationalism characteristic of soap opera
hybrid teen thriller and murder mystery
new movie rapes
walks with a slow , deliberate gait , chooses his words carefully and subdues his natural exuberance
shows -- reality shows for god 's sake
gritty
slob city reductions
political ramifications
neither is it a monsterous one
is the way that it treats conspiracy as a kind of political blair witch , a monstrous murk that haunts us precisely because it can never be seen .
by wow factors
to the parents -- and particularly the fateful fathers -- in the emotional evolution of the two bewitched adolescents
a confluence of kiddie entertainment , sophisticated wit and symbolic graphic design .
malnourished
this obscenely bad dark comedy
ritchie
as crisp
as literary desecrations go , this makes for perfectly acceptable , occasionally very enjoyable children 's entertainment .
brown sugar turns out to be a sweet and enjoyable fantasy
the quality
the easy hollywood road
on his admittedly broad shoulders
in this case zero .
... generically , forgettably pleasant from start to finish .
's mission accomplished
donovan ... squanders his main asset
and often contradictory
likely very
suffocation
read the catcher in the rye but
adhere more closely to the laws of laughter
personal tragedies
itself -- as well its delightful cast -- is so breezy
the viewer 's patience with slow pacing and
with the sleeper movie of the summer award
been so much more
smuggling
that you only need to watch for about thirty seconds before you say to yourself , ` ah , yes
happily , some things are immune to the folly of changing taste and attitude .
in the end an honorable , interesting failure
found in sara sugarman 's whimsical comedy very annie-mary but not enough to sustain the film
was so uninspiring
dystopian movie
7th
of his poetics
terrific effort
vacation
his best film
a somewhat mannered tone
rare directors
realized work
of creative storytelling
is far
welcome lack
charged , but ultimately
that catches you up in something bigger than yourself
mindless and boring martial arts and gunplay with too little excitement and zero compelling storyline .
that fans of gosford park have come to assume is just another day of brit cinema
georgian-israeli
christmas spirit
brisk , reverent , and subtly different sequel
roughshod over incompetent cops
the plants
cinema paradiso , whether the original version or
lot to be desired
yet can not recommend it , because it overstays its natural running time
brown 's saga
rattling the viewer
immensely entertaining
soar .
of the finest films of the year
a trove
a bonanza
the most moronic screenplays of the year ,
worn by lai 's villainous father
to the similarly themed ` the french lieutenant 's woman
we make , and the vengeance they
what could have been a daytime soap opera is actually a compelling look at a young woman 's tragic odyssey .
about a horrifying historical event
that might have made it an exhilarating
giving in to it
that hews out a world and carries us effortlessly from darkness to light
is a remake by the numbers , linking a halfwit plot to a series of standup routines in which wilson and murphy show how funny they could have been in a more ambitious movie .
clause 2 's
even a hardened voyeur
deja
timely
alexandre
the screenwriters had trusted audiences to understand a complex story , and left off the film 's predictable denouement
the dangerous lives of altar boys
it may be a somewhat backhanded compliment to say that the film makes the viewer feel like the movie 's various victimized audience members after a while , but it also happens to be the movie 's most admirable quality
bravo for history rewritten , and for the uncompromising knowledge that the highest power of all is the power of love .
dime-store
is filled with raw emotions conveying despair and love
it gets very ugly , very fast
- spy action flick with antonio banderas and lucy liu never comes together .
of arthur schnitzler 's reigen
ultimately it 's undone by a sloppy script
a tired , predictable , bordering on offensive , waste of time , money and celluloid .
clunkiness
definitely funny stuff
this rich , bittersweet israeli documentary , about the life of song-and-dance-man pasach ` ke burstein and his family , transcends ethnic lines .
beckons
you bet there is and it 's what makes this rather convoluted journey worth taking
pot
keeps us riveted with every painful nuance , unexpected flashes of dark comedy and the character 's gripping humanity
even if the enticing prospect of a lot of nubile young actors in a film about campus depravity did n't fade amid the deliberate , tiresome ugliness
it together yourself
have n't had a good cheesy b-movie playing in theaters since ... well ... since last week 's reign of fire
the director
a rare window
require many sessions on the couch of dr. freud
was actually
look at or understand
too loud ,
most of the scary parts in ` signs '
of jacques chardonne
believing they have seen a comedy
smart and
a likable story
say that this vapid vehicle is downright doltish and uneventful
toback 's deranged immediacy
in the final two
offers an interesting look
never lets up
conflicted emotions that carries it far above ... what could have been a melodramatic , lifetime channel-style anthology
the first production
means that birthday girl is the kind of quirkily appealing minor movie she might not make for a while
of the scary parts in ` signs '
the gags , and the script ,
multitude
to be compelling , amusing and unsettling at the same time
this is popcorn movie fun with equal doses of action , cheese , ham and cheek -lrb- as well as a serious debt to the road warrior -rrb-
one of those staggeringly well-produced
clothed
the film is a pleasant enough dish .
a winning comedy that excites the imagination and tickles the funny bone
the protagonists ' bohemian boorishness
moderately successful but
, it 's a howler .
when you resurrect a dead man , hard copy should come a-knocking ,
it 's a mindless action flick with a twist -- far better suited to video-viewing than the multiplex .
hollywood cultures
tender sermon
cannon 's confidence and laid-back good spirits
the nonstop artifice ultimately proves tiresome , with the surface histrionics failing to compensate for the paper-thin characterizations and facile situations .
is a diverting -- if predictable -- adventure suitable for a matinee ,
1997
at a time when we 've learned the hard way just how complex international terrorism is , collateral damage paints an absurdly simplistic picture .
by events that set the plot in motion
it could become a historically significant work as well as a masterfully made one
flawless film ,
... a delicious crime drama on par with the slickest of mamet .
the rollerball sequences feel sanitised and stagey .
spaces
but never so vividly
beach boardwalk
if a bunch of allied soldiers went undercover as women in a german factory during world war ii
spent elsewhere
picnic
has its charming quirks and its dull spots .
to shock throughout the film
sympathetic to the damage
of an animated holiday movie
of its predictability
the chops of a smart-aleck film school brat and
of a movie saddled with an amateurish screenplay
most remarkable -lrb- and frustrating -rrb- thing
's impossible to indulge the fanciful daydreams of janice beard -lrb- eileen walsh -rrb- when her real-life persona is so charmless and vacant .
glumly
a no-frills docu-dogma plainness
wraps up a classic mother\/daughter struggle in recycled paper with a shiny new bow
partnership
a thought-provoking picture .
dull
before lodging in the cracks of that ever-growing category
's an adventure story and history lesson all in one .
richard nixon
lazy but enjoyable
cut their losses -- and ours -- and retitle it the adventures of direct-to-video nash ,
mushes the college-friends genre -lrb- the big chill -rrb- together with the contrivances and overwrought emotion of soap
paxton ,
tells this very compelling tale
tortured and
movie gauge
good deal funnier
sweetness , clarity and emotional
is concocted
this is a movie that also does it by the numbers .
the charms of the lead performances
the grey zone gives voice to a story that needs to be heard in the sea of holocaust movies ...
talky , artificial and opaque ... an interesting technical exercise , but a tedious picture .
that ' a dream is a wish your heart makes
strictly middle
the most wondrous
of silent film
introspective and
keep whooshing you from one visual marvel to the next , hastily , emptily
of more self-absorbed women than the mother and daughters featured in this film
an undeniably fascinating and playful fellow
violent , self-indulgent and maddening
fast-paced contemporary society
four mild giggles
for a plot twist instead of trusting the material
though every scrap is of the darkest variety
mr. soderbergh 's direction and visual style struck me as unusually and unimpressively fussy and pretentious .
, money and celluloid
the extreme generation '
it 's been 13 months and 295 preview screenings since i last walked out on a movie , but resident evil really earned my indignant , preemptive departure
with unlikable , spiteful idiots
is n't world championship material
an indispensable peek
the forced new jersey lowbrow accent uma
a most traditional , reserved kind of filmmaking
aliens '
editing and pompous references
an 83 minute document of a project which started in a muddle ,
it 's not the worst comedy of the year , but it certainly wo n't win any honors
more ambitious
a completely spooky piece
comes off as a touching , transcendent love story .
romance novel
a sharp and quick documentary
no earthly reason other than money why this distinguished actor would stoop so low
directorial feature debut
gary burns '
is a tribute not only to his craft , but to his legend
of the actors involved in the enterprise
unexplainable life
of the mill
the simpsons ''
what i like about men with brooms and what is kind of special is how the film knows what 's unique and quirky about canadians
children , a heartfelt romance for teenagers and
got into the editing room
of scorn
will probably eat the whole thing up
those farts got to my inner nine-year-old
morgan
time machine
a fact
three words : thumbs friggin ' down
the asylum material
clever ideas
showtime deserves the hook .
'd prefer a simple misfire .
nerve-rattling
director roger michell does so many of the little things right that it 's difficult not to cuss him out severely for bungling the big stuff .
would have been funnier if the director had released the outtakes theatrically and used the film as a bonus feature on the dvd
strenuously unconventional movie
excites the imagination and tickles the funny bone
congeniality
a hazy high that takes too long to shake
keel over
help sustain it
loosely speaking
do not
richly entertaining and suggestive of any number of metaphorical readings
back-stabbing , inter-racial desire and , most importantly , singing and dancing
`` cremaster 3 '' should come with the warning `` for serious film buffs only ! ''
sexual and
has rarely
rare drama that offers a thoughtful and rewarding glimpse into the sort of heartache everyone
must be a serious contender for the title
processed comedy
the alternate sexuality meant to set you free
shouts classic french nuance .
borrow
hope keeps arising that the movie will live up to the apparent skills of its makers and the talents of its actors , but it does n't .
enactments , however fascinating they may be as history , are too crude to serve the work especially well .
it 's hard to believe that a relationship like holly and marina 's could survive the hothouse emotions of teendom , and
essence scooped
many out-sized
fincher takes no apparent joy in making movies
hollow , self-indulgent , and
its and pieces
clearasil over the blemishes of youth
a series of vignettes
for a long time the film succeeds with its dark , delicate treatment of these characters and its unerring respect for them .
hit
works -
close to the nadir of the thriller\/horror
about themselves
try paying less attention to the miniseries and more attention to the film it is about
right stuff
the moviemaking process itself
kiddie
it 's like an old warner bros. costumer jived with sex
relief
takes hold
arch and
on the subgenre
phones
a factory worker who escapes for a holiday in venice
that sink it faster than a leaky freighter
happened in 1915 armenia
any movie with a life-affirming message
a haunting sense
junk-calorie suspense tropes
sane and breathtakingly
in slackers or their antics
with style
chase film
for a new hal hartley movie
do well to check this one out because it 's straight up twin peaks action
exquisite acting
the funniest american comedy since graffiti bridge
kouyate elicits strong performances from his cast , and
wants many things
could n't make a guest appearance to liven things up .
solid action pic
that reduces the second world war to one man
gotten
is not entirely successful
arliss howard 's
more power
seaside chateaus
of sharp writing
becomes lifeless and falls apart like a cheap lawn chair
adults
it magic
suffice to say its total promise is left slightly unfulfilled .
that i usually dread encountering the most
imaginatively
it is a likable story , told with competence .
works so well
walken kinda
terrifying movie
a comedy , a romance , a fairy tale , or a drama
trot out the conventional science-fiction elements of bug-eyed monsters and futuristic women in skimpy clothes
hate it for the same reason
our collective fear
-lrb- and cannier doppelganger
familiar and predictable
the word `
glorified sitcom
in recycled paper with a shiny new bow
shimmering cinematography
a mildly engaging central romance ,
redundant concept
this family film sequel is plenty of fun for all .
drug dealers
astonishingly skillful and moving
, an interesting and at times captivating take on loss and loneliness .
enough emotional
than great
idea -lrb- of middle-aged romance -rrb- is not handled well and
in the modern era
biggest
'' is the one hour and thirty-three minutes
filling as the treat of the title
the filmmaker ascends , literally , to the olympus of the art world , but
gives us another peek at some of the magic we saw in glitter here in wisegirls
it 's tremendously moving
built on a potentially interesting idea
guessing
as the slight , pale mr. broomfield continues to force himself on people and into situations that would make lesser men run for cover
under-rehearsed
raucous and sappy
the plot grinds itself out in increasingly incoherent fashion
interested in asking questions
by not averting his eyes
actually were a suit
... a powerful sequel and one of the best films of the year .
electrocute and dismember
that bring the routine day to day struggles of the working class to life
, pointless , stupid
the code talkers
will be put to sleep or bewildered by the artsy and often pointless visuals .
wearing a kilt
for perfectly acceptable , occasionally very enjoyable children 's entertainment
stands as a document of what it felt like to be a new yorker -- or , really , to be a human being -- in the weeks after 9\/11 .
a double life
its elbows
unsatisfying ending
about its protagonist
acted and
has improved upon the first and taken it a step further , richer and deeper
n.m.
suspenseful
emphatic in this properly intense , claustrophobic tale of obsessive love
a wonderous accomplishment of veracity and narrative grace
grimace
the self-destructiveness
insomnia does not become one of those rare remakes to eclipse the original , but it does n't disgrace it , either .
passion or
very close to the nadir of the thriller\/horror
neil
proved its creative mettle
of john c. walsh 's pipe dream
turns it into a sales tool
that a smart comedy would come along to rescue me from a summer of teen-driven , toilet-humor codswallop
bits and pieces of midnight run and 48 hours -lrb- and , for that matter , shrek -rrb-
marivaux
background and history
one facet
a portrait
characters who are either too goodly , wise and knowing or downright comically evil
lawrence live '
an awkward hybrid
familial
the year
rediscover the quivering kid inside
24\/7
make the suckers
's just another cartoon with an unstoppable superman
change hackneyed concepts
homage
the forced funniness
of a legal thriller
patient and
, overlong documentary about ` the lifestyle . '
delightfully so
all add up to a satisfying crime drama .
western action films
for star wars fans
called best bad film you thought was going to be really awful but
my wife
full-blooded film
stevens has a flair for dialogue comedy , the film operates nicely off the element of surprise ,
eight legged freaks wo n't join the pantheon of great monster\/science fiction flicks that we have come to love ...
leather pants & augmented boobs , hawn
are no less a menace to society than the film 's characters
visual spectacle
an unfortunate title for a film that has nothing
confusing
find it with ring , an indisputably spooky film ;
on the soullessness of work
geriatric dirty harry
, like nothing we 've ever seen before , and yet completely familiar .
, and swank
nature and family warmth
makes social commentary more palatable
heightened by current world events
a good yarn
engages less for its story of actorly existential despair than for its boundary-hopping formal innovations and glimpse into another kind of chinese ` cultural revolution . '
the most awful acts are committed
a schmaltzy , by-the-numbers romantic comedy , partly a shallow rumination on the emptiness of success -- and entirely soulless .
cinematic sandbox
a complex psychological drama about a father who returns to his son 's home after decades away .
immediately apparent
settles into a most traditional , reserved kind of filmmaking
as south park
before swooping down on a string of exotic locales , scooping the whole world up in a joyous communal festival of rhythm
why anyone should bother remembering it
of the clones
its first sign of trouble
looking at his 12th oscar nomination by proving that he 's now , more than ever , choosing his roles with the precision of the insurance actuary
one of those films where the characters inhabit that special annex of hell where adults behave like kids , children behave like adults and everyone screams at the top of their lungs no matter what the situation .
fessenden has nurtured his metaphors at the expense of his narrative , but he does display an original talent
suggested
from being merely way-cool by a basic , credible compassion
lives down
goes on
lookin ' for sin , american-style ?
to sustain a good simmer for most of its running time
there 's undeniable enjoyment to be had from films crammed with movie references , but
of their not-being
nonsensical and formulaic
boils down to a transparently hypocritical work that feels as though it 's trying to set the women 's liberation movement back 20 years .
high above run-of-the-filth gangster flicks
his promise remains undiminished
as represented
that will give most parents
wonder if lopez 's publicist should share screenwriting credit
trumpet
kinetic
than that eponymous 1980 biopic that used soap in the places where the mysteries lingered
on the sleeve of its gaudy hawaiian shirt
for a film
time .
in an unexpected direction
the movie is n't tough to take as long as you 've paid a matinee price .
loss and denial and life-at-arm 's - length in the film
an engrossing portrait of a man whose engaging manner and flamboyant style made him a truly larger-than-life character
written and directed so quietly
a sad , soggy potboiler
piece , a model of menacing atmosphere
true story
the farcical elements seemed too pat and familiar to hold my interest ,
than with newcomer mcadams
an intense and effective film
a sloppy script
set it
of failed jokes , twitchy acting , and general boorishness
sappy and sanguine
a modern lothario
barely shocking
's a terrible movie in every regard , and utterly painful to watch
the abysmal hannibal
her presence
you have figured out the con and the players in this debut film by argentine director fabian bielinsky
is also imbued with strong themes of familial ties and spirituality that are powerful and moving without stooping to base melodrama
a relationship
to kids or adults
fine documentary
typed
of a good woman
whether a noble end can justify evil means
are incredibly captivating and insanely funny ,
does n't connect in a neat way , but
dragged through a sad , sordid universe of guns , drugs , avarice and damaged dreams
of nuance and character dimension
hang together
its trademark villain
circuit turns out to be
marred beyond redemption
is still confident enough to step back and look at the sick character with a sane eye
go home ''
to perform
to evoke any sort of naturalism on the set
does n't notice when his story ends or just ca n't tear himself away from the characters
needs mind-bending drugs when they can see this , the final part of the ` qatsi ' trilogy , directed by godfrey reggio , with music by philip glass ?
end up on cinema screens
the movie keeps coming back to the achingly unfunny phonce and his several silly subplots .
startled when you 're almost dozing
is as estrogen-free
spent an hour setting a fancy table
a funny yet dark and seedy clash of cultures and generations
sex with strangers is fascinating ...
excellent performances from jacqueline bisset and martha plimpton grace this deeply touching melodrama .
concerned with the entire period of history
it 's better suited for the history or biography channel ,
's as sweet as greenfingers
at all stages of her life
, sophisticated film
has been written so well , that even a simple `` goddammit
`` empire '' lacks in depth
the travails
building to a laugh riot
oscar season
no doubt the star and everyone else involved had their hearts in the right place .
schaeffer
it begins to seem as long as the two year affair which is its subject
no other purpose
colored
such a cold movie
lucky break is -lrb- cattaneo -rrb- sophomore slump .
being real --
dead -lrb- water -rrb- weight
annals
crime comedy
supposed target audience
his own preoccupations and obsessions
it 's a minor treat
non-stop funny feast
self-reflexive , philosophical nature
there remains a huge gap between the film 's creepy
right to be favorably compared to das boot
the dreary expanse of dead-end distaste
have gone straight to video .
they should have found orson welles ' great-grandson .
far more interested in gross-out humor
's tv sitcom material at best
clearly well-intentioned
so easily
, handbag-clutching sarandon
crafting something promising from a mediocre screenplay
a movie that 's about as overbearing and over-the-top as the family it depicts .
great thing
the criticism
a questioning heart
'll love it and probably want to see it twice .
is nothing in it to engage children emotionally
the movie is gorgeously made ,
locale
with passionate enthusiasms like martin scorsese
extremities
out-shock
beaches
too many characters saying too many clever things and getting into too many pointless situations
recommending it , anyway
of hell
to think about the ways we consume pop culture
switches gears to the sentimental
the movie will likely set the cause of woman warriors back decades .
lil
of romance and a dose
's tough
crossing-over mumbo jumbo , manipulative sentimentality ,
of the post-war art world
is laughable in the solemnity with which it tries to pump life into overworked elements from eastwood 's dirty harry period
sets
, bombastic and ultimately empty world war ii action
collateral damage offers formula payback and the big payoff , but
would n't be too crazy with his great-grandson 's movie splitting up in pretty much the same way
you expect of de palma ,
the general 's
its most glaring
to mention absolutely refreshed
a pronounced monty pythonesque flavor
to purge the world of the tooth and claw of human power
symbiotic
laughably predictable wail
under the right conditions , it 's goofy -lrb- if not entirely wholesome -rrb- fun
describe how bad it is
is very choppy and monosyllabic despite the fact that it is being dubbed .
competent
-rrb- an astounding performance that deftly , gradually reveals a real human soul buried beneath a spellbinding serpent 's smirk .
it 's not life-affirming -- its vulgar and mean , but
woo has as much right to make a huge action sequence as any director , but how long will filmmakers copy the `` saving private ryan '' battle scenes before realizing steven spielberg got it right the first time ?
is surely
quite possibly the sturdiest example yet of why the dv revolution has cheapened the artistry of making a film
mean that in a good way
parts of the film
ratchets up the stirring soundtrack , throws in a fish-out-of-water gag
1995 's
shallow , offensive and redundant
at how clever it 's being
is depressing , ruthlessly pained and depraved ,
low-budget , video-shot
, difficult and sad
such a great one
masterful work
reprieve
lasker 's canny , meditative script distances sex and love ,
... is n't that the basis for the entire plot ?
12th
, rocky-like
that hard
as a historical study and as a tragic love story
something a bit more complex than we were soldiers to be remembered by
his life , his dignity and
oprah
show off
ask people to sit still for two hours and change watching such a character , especially when rendered in as flat and impassive a manner as phoenix 's
-lrb- 1999 -rrb-
joins the ranks of those gay filmmakers who have used the emigre experience to explore same-sex culture in ways that elude the more nationally settled
bursting with incident
would know what to make of this italian freakshow .
been inspired by blair witch
had enough of plucky british eccentrics with hearts of gold
a sketch on saturday night live
leery
living a dysfunctionally privileged lifestyle
wider than a niche audience
gets rolling
of no erotic or sensuous charge
fails to unlock the full potential of what is in many ways a fresh and dramatically substantial spin on the genre .
an exploration of the emptiness
the screen
a saturday matinee
a series
thrusts the inchoate but already eldritch christian right propaganda machine
good-naturedness
that even the most unlikely can link together to conquer all kinds of obstacles , whether they be of nature , of man or of one another
has merit and
attempts to mine laughs
dependence
interminably bleak
the most savagely hilarious social critics
, confined to a single theater company and its strategies and deceptions , while tavernier is more concerned with the entire period of history .
blaxploitation spoof
see scratch
ha ''
come from an animated-movie screenwriting textbook
a cartoon ?
afraid to risk american scorn
masochistic
it would gobble in dolby digital stereo .
surfaces
conditioning and popcorn
it 's easier to change the sheets than to change hackneyed concepts when it comes to dreaming up romantic comedies
never reach satisfying conclusions
without a lot
the first time around -
young men
psychodrama
all the shooting
serenity and discipline
richly resonant work
so boring
this glossy comedy-drama
his earlier film
actor 's exercise
's supposed to be post-feminist breezy but
later
poor man 's
aesthetic
get an image of big papa spanning history , rather than suspending it
treating female follies with a satirical style
likable , but just
forgive its mean-spirited second half
that is often quite rich and exciting
cheesy scene
the tonal shifts are jolting , and though wen 's messages are profound and thoughtfully delivered , more thorough transitions would have made the film more cohesive .
ugly-looking
the screen in frustration
that profound ,
of one actor
times a bit melodramatic and even a little dated -lrb- depending upon where you live -rrb-
off-beat
tons
quite well
the barriers
did in analyze this , not even joe viterelli as de niro 's right-hand goombah
an engrossing story that combines psychological drama , sociological reflection , and high-octane thriller .
take your pick .
stable-full
any generation
revision works
seem like something
... a somber film , almost completely unrelieved by any comedy beyond the wistful everyday ironies of the working poor .
debuts by an esteemed writer-actor
the young actors
delivered
character camp
is little question
raise audience 's spirits and
it was only a matter of time before some savvy producer saw the potential success inherent in the mixture of bullock bubble and hugh goo .
pretty good job
venezuelans
this is sure to raise audience 's spirits and leave them singing long after the credits roll .
frida 's
ace japanimator hayao miyazaki 's spirited away
with the contrivances and overwrought emotion of soap
an homage to them , tarantula and other low - budget b-movie thrillers of the 1950s and '60s
happily glib and
the film succeeds with its dark , delicate treatment of these characters and its unerring respect for them .
the old police academy flicks
as well its delightful cast --
is all the greater beause director zhang 's last film , the cuddly shower , was a non-threatening multi-character piece centered around a public bath house
`` red dragon '' never cuts corners .
figure out a coherent game
the bigger setpieces
the shining ,
tries too hard to be emotional
caper lock stock and two smoking barrels .
of mayhem
have been made under the influence of rohypnol
the expense of seeing justice served
-lrb- soderbergh -rrb- tends to place most of the psychological and philosophical material in italics rather than trust an audience 's intelligence , and he creates an overall sense of brusqueness
have already been through the corporate stand-up-comedy mill
offer an advance screening
welcome as tryingly as the title character
of what we have given up to acquire the fast-paced contemporary society
upside
trashy , kinky fun
the greater beause director zhang 's last film , the cuddly shower , was a non-threatening multi-character piece centered around a public bath house
pythonesque
a fancy table
eee
its wearer
loneliness and the chilly anonymity of the environments where so many of us spend so much of our time
be very sweet
-lrb- `` safe conduct '' -rrb- is a long movie at 163 minutes but
arrive on the big screen
action picture
i already mentioned
like the movie does
dysfunctional drama
dramatic enough
of personal loss
, it sounds like a cruel deception carried out by men of marginal intelligence , with reactionary ideas about women and a total lack of empathy .
in about a boy
to live up to -- or offer any new insight into -- its chosen topic
every cliche we 've come to expect , including the assumption that `` crazy '' people are innocent , childlike and inherently funny
to pass off as acceptable teen entertainment for some time now
earnest and heartfelt but undernourished and plodding .
is n't nearly as terrible
in every sense
wending its way to an uninspired philosophical epiphany
-lrb- tries -rrb- to parody a genre that 's already a joke in the united states .
sensual and
is kaufman 's script
get williams ' usual tear and a smile , just sneers and bile
chasing amy ''
of houses
such master screenwriting comes courtesy of john pogue , the yale grad who previously gave us `` the skulls ''
the worthy successor to a better tomorrow and
robert
is hilariously , gloriously alive , and quite often hotter
hard yank
the quiet american is n't a bad film , it 's just one that could easily wait for your pay per view dollar .
her vampire chronicles
in the telling of a story largely untold
's a rather listless amble down
sand
sharp and
wow fans
of sheer goofiness and cameos
with pungent flowers
hoffman waits too long to turn his movie in an unexpected direction , and even then his tone retains a genteel , prep-school quality that feels dusty and leatherbound
looking for something new and
ambitiously naturalistic , albeit half-baked ,
hippest
disappointingly thin slice
the stories and faces
keeps it fast -- zippy
of a stylish psychological thriller
may not be pleased
entertaining and informative documentary
could have -- should have
set it apart
tedious and
with dickens ' words and writer-director douglas mcgrath 's even-toned direction
a dark , dull thriller
back-stabbing , inter-racial desire and
a suitcase full of easy answers
to focus on the humiliation of martin as he defecates in bed
are actually releasing it into theaters
the dramatic scenes are frequently unintentionally funny , and the action sequences -- clearly the main event -- are surprisingly uninvolving
to the tiniest segment of an already obscure demographic
filled with shootings , beatings , and more cussing
there is a certain sense of experimentation and improvisation to this film that may not always work
character 's
is the kind of movie during which you want to bang your head on the seat in front of you , at its cluelessness , at its idiocy , at its utterly misplaced earnestness .
the sheer beauty
each other virtually to a stand-off
nothing less than a provocative piece of work
exasperated
to be somebody
ends up more like the adventures of ford fairlane .
does n't allow an earnest moment to pass without reminding audiences that it 's only a movie
much stock footage
matters , both in breaking codes and making movies .
is that it 's not as obnoxious as tom green 's freddie got fingered
lieutenant
the whodunit level as its larger themes
dismissed as the tiresome rant of an aging filmmaker still thumbing his nose at convention
been fast and furious
ca n't help but feel ` stoked . '
doggie
seems interested in kicking around a raison d'etre that 's as fresh-faced as its young-guns cast .
better than
about the human need for monsters to blame for all that
by and large this is mr. kilmer 's movie , and it 's his strongest performance since the doors .
of a folk story whose roots go back to 7th-century oral traditions
almost enough chuckles for a three-minute sketch ,
about the shadow side
an autopsy ,
recoing 's
to be a gangster flick or an art film
walks
permeates all its aspects --
recent years
's just too boring and obvious
found its audience , probably because it 's extremely hard to relate to any of the characters .
the peril of such efforts
aid
that puts itself squarely in the service of the lovers who inhabit it
its supposed target audience
in `` trouble every day
strong education
of the exit sign
in part to interesting cinematic devices -lrb- cool visual backmasking -rrb- , a solid cast , and some wickedly sick and twisted humor
of the people who loved the 1989 paradiso will prefer this new version
media-soaked
and far between
who is chasing who
recent decades
trying to dupe the viewer into taking it all as very important simply because the movie is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product
return to never land may be another shameless attempt by disney to rake in dough from baby boomer families , but
of jez butterworth , who manages to blast even the smallest sensitivities from the romance with his clamorous approach
alas , getting there is not even half the interest .
his butt
and in the best way
seems worse for the effort
achronological vignettes
that may strain adult credibility
draw attention to itself
the music special
french director anne fontaine delivers an inspired portrait of male-ridden angst and the emotional blockage that accompanies this human condition
the obstacle course for the love of a good woman
search of a better movie experience
predict when a preordained `` big moment '' will occur and not `` if
obvious copy
would be better to wait for the video .
love the film
agent
ignored people
laden
the film 's drumbeat about authenticity ,
its flame-like
is a skateboard film as social anthropology
of a chance
made a film that is an undeniably worthy and devastating experience
genevieve leplouff
with aggrandizing madness , not the man
whites
toilet
real situations and characters
summer 's
, aside from robert altman , spike lee , the coen brothers and a few others ,
is more
defines and overwhelms
pamela 's emotional roller coaster life
is so clumsily sentimental and
stylishly directed with verve
romantic\/comedy
relies on character to tell its story
trusted audiences to understand a complex story ,
-lrb- and its palate -rrb-
of renegade-cop tales
wholly believable and heart-wrenching depths of despair
if cheap moments
at making a farrelly brothers-style , down-and-dirty laugher for the female
of a female friendship set against a few dynamic decades
a larky chase movie
professor
the best films of the year with its exquisite acting , inventive screenplay , mesmerizing music , and many inimitable scenes
action and suspense
who might otherwise go unnoticed and underappreciated by music fans
phoenix
the 1959 godzilla
an invaluable record
labute
's every bit
hidebound
but not
are just too many characters saying too many clever things and getting into too many pointless situations .
critical reaction
much of all about lily chou-chou
touches the heart and the funnybone thanks
burstein
love stories you will ever see .
young guns
subtle and richly internalized performance
's impossible to claim that it is `` based on a true story '' with a straight face .
who are not an eighth grade girl
the screenplay to keep the film entertaining
is hilarious as she tries to resuscitate the fun-loving libertine lost somewhere inside the conservative , handbag-clutching sarandon .
fails to rise above its disgusting source material
do n't want to think too much about what 's going on
into flame
the canon of chan
the class warfare
contentious
stephen gaghan
from the margin that gives viewers a chance to learn , to grow , to travel
kaufman
verges
the high standards of performance
confusing and , through it all , human
on the need for national health insurance
hennings
into the wounds of the tortured and self-conscious material
a retooled genre piece , the tale of a guy and his gun
looking like a bunch of talented thesps slumming it
a strong erotic
has too much on its plate to really stay afloat for its just under ninety minute running time .
high crimes
it shares the first two films ' loose-jointed structure , but laugh-out-loud bits are few and far between .
gorgeous animation
after that , the potency wanes dramatically
the people in abc africa are treated as docile , mostly wordless ethnographic extras .
that offers food for
gives a superb performance full of deep feeling
yo , it 's the days of our lives meets electric boogaloo .
too amateurishly square
a thing to do with these characters except have them run through dark tunnels , fight off various anonymous attackers , and evade elaborate surveillance technologies
in getting under her skin
look at that clever angle !
be a great piece of filmmaking
stand-up-comedy
to megaplex screenings
only two-fifths
wallace , who wrote gibson 's braveheart as well as the recent pearl harbor , has such an irrepressible passion for sappy situations and dialogue
its use of the thriller form to examine the labyrinthine ways in which people 's lives cross and change , buffeted by events seemingly out of their control
had to sit through it again
sayles ... once again strands his superb performers in the same old story .
for the most part , the film is deadly dull
is spot on
gross-out college comedy
brutal honesty and respect for its audience
neither romantic nor comedic
continues to do interesting work
gentle , touching story
from the affection of that moral favorite
george clooney ,
a series of standup routines
it might work better .
all the filmmakers are asking of us , is to believe in something that is improbable .
well edited so that it certainly does n't feel like a film that strays past the two and a half mark
give herself over completely to the tormented persona of bibi
an odd , rapt spell
truth or consequences , n.m. '
a visionary
engrossing and grim
is an unpleasantly shallow and immature character with whom to spend 110 claustrophobic minutes
the importance of the man and the code
the overall feeling
first real masterpiece
some of the back-story
give a backbone to the company
when cowering and begging at the feet a scruffy giannini
highly polished
mouthpieces , visual motifs
forwards and back
as satisfyingly odd and intriguing a tale as it was a century and a half ago
all life
the new scenes interesting
conduct in a low , smoky and inviting sizzle
is slow to those of us
well-acted and
that not only
come full circle
would still
the astonishing revelation
extends to his supple understanding of the role that brown played in american culture as an athlete , a movie star , and an image of black indomitability .
passing
had a bad run in the market or a costly divorce
the tale has turned from sweet to bittersweet , and when the tears come during that final , beautiful scene , they finally feel absolutely earned
hong kong movie
he ca n't disguise that he 's spiffing up leftovers that are n't so substantial or fresh
a live-action cartoon , a fast-moving and cheerfully simplistic 88 minutes of exaggerated action put together with the preteen boy in mind .
triteness
the insanity
truly frightening
of the summer award
if de palma spent an hour setting a fancy table and then served up kraft macaroni and cheese
that it 's all derivative
is n't breaking new ground
considerable skill and determination
whopping
has this sneaky feel to it -- as if the director is trying to dupe the viewer into taking it all as very important simply because the movie is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product .
it 's a feel-bad ending for a depressing story that throws a bunch of hot-button items in the viewer 's face and asks to be seen as hip , winking social commentary .
the real nba 's
splatter movies
an improvement on the feeble examples of big-screen poke-mania that have preceded it .
scherfig 's light-hearted profile of emotional desperation is achingly honest and delightfully cheeky .
an engrossing and grim portrait of hookers :
we get light showers of emotion a couple of times ,
's also disappointing to a certain degree .
, i did n't care .
that he tosses a kitchen sink onto a story already overladen with plot conceits
many talky
mamet 's `` house of games '' and
from movies
cultural , sexual and social
wonderful performances
an enigmatic film
the historical period
for sick and demented humor
i believe silberling had the best intentions here ,
about spirited away
of the film 's most effective aspects
object to the idea of a vietnam picture with such a rah-rah , patriotic tone
is that rare animal known as ' a perfect family film , ' because it 's about family
their seats
will happen after greene 's story ends
decoder
you to enjoy yourselves without feeling conned
flattened
a highly spirited , imaginative kid 's movie that broaches neo-augustinian theology : is god stuck in heaven because he 's afraid of his best-known creation ?
the potency of otherwise respectable action
an small slice
joie de
filled with crude humor and vulgar innuendo
hear the full story of jonah 's despair -- in all its agonizing , catch-22 glory -- even if they spend years trying to comprehend it
chouraqui brings documentary-like credibility to the horrors of the killing field and the barbarism of ` ethnic cleansing . '
starts off with a 1950 's doris day feel
integrating the characters in the foreground into the extraordinarily rich landscape
pyrotechnics its punchy style promises
absurd , contrived , overblown , and entirely implausible finale
a captivating coming-of-age story
under a martinet music instructor
, hackneyed
a strong education and
a bad , bad , bad movie
it 's a quirky , off-beat project .
in the process of trimming the movie to an expeditious 84 minutes , director roger kumble seems to have dumped a whole lot of plot in favor of ... outrageous gags .
a thoughtful movie ,
typical documentary footage which hurts the overall impact of the film
you 'll like promises .
rediscovers his passion in life
and weakly acted
an anticipated audience
who has had a successful career in tv
funnier movies
mariah carey gives us another peek at some of the magic we saw in glitter here in wisegirls .
flows as naturally as jolie 's hideous yellow ` do
its generosity
it has its faults
ever saw that was written down
of all individuality
the compassion , good-natured humor
her dreams
implausibility
the other '' and `` the self
is a wartime farce in the alternately comic and gut-wrenching style of joseph heller or kurt vonnegut .
an elegant visual sense
best drug
of creative insanity
alan and his fellow survivors
like four
the most remarkable -lrb- and frustrating -rrb- thing about world traveler , which opens today in manhattan , is that its protagonist , after being an object of intense scrutiny for 104 minutes , remains a complete blank .
the son and his wife
's a movie about it
to simulate sustenance
to be desired
think much
solemn pretension
the plot -lrb- other than its one good idea -rrb-
if it 's unnerving suspense you 're after
confidently
tasty and
a rambling examination of american gun culture that uses his usual modus operandi of crucifixion through juxtaposition
's dark and tragic
do n't avert our eyes for a moment .
the rolling of a stray barrel or the unexpected blast of a phonograph record
bursts
the spark of imagination that might have made it an exhilarating
this ready-made midnight movie probably wo n't stand the cold light of day ,
clearly evident poverty and hardship
a feature-length , r-rated , road-trip version of mama
which is a waste of de niro , mcdormand and the other good actors in the cast
niro performance
with the director taking a hands-off approach when he should have shaped the story to show us why it 's compelling
be acted
involving as individuals rather than types
that welcome to collinwood is n't going to jell
utterly forgettable
haynes -lrb- like sirk , but differently
powerfully drawn toward the light -- the light of the exit sign
adults will at least have a dream image of the west to savor whenever the film 's lamer instincts are in the saddle .
a sure hand
it could have been more
about `` chicago '' in 2002
the skateboarding boom
gives pic its title an afterthought
much more insight
tradition and warmth
a terrible movie
is as conventional as a nike ad and as rebellious as spring break
donovan ... squanders his main asset ,
imaginative
acting ambition but no sense of pride or shame
1975
almost everything
do its characters
jackass '' fan
toss logic and science into what is essentially a `` dungeons and dragons '' fantasy with modern military weaponry ...
than the real thing
that substitute for acting
the slack complacency of -lrb- godard 's -rrb- vision
the worst kind of mythologizing
, funny , and even touching
each other 's
's also pretty funny
mostly , -lrb- goldbacher -rrb- just lets her complicated characters be unruly , confusing and , through it all , human .
the experiences of most teenagers
janey -rrb-
just how well children can be trained to live out and carry on their parents ' anguish
, piercing and feisty
of dramatic enlightenment
a reality
reworks the formula that made the full monty a smashing success ... but neglects to add the magic that made it all work
who do n't
the film settles in and becomes compulsively watchable in a guilty-pleasure , daytime-drama sort of fashion .
telemarketers
what might have been acceptable on the printed page of iles ' book
attitude
, deeply felt
retread story
other year-end movies
-- and not in a good way
are a little too big for her mouth
feels less like a change in -lrb- herzog 's -rrb- personal policy than a half-hearted fluke .
possibly come .
the plot grows thin soon ,
broader
modernize it
career -
've seen ` jackass : the movie
as a full-fledged sex addict
a great presence but one battle after another is not the same as one battle followed by killer cgi effects
ironic implications
this time , the hype is quieter , and while the movie is slightly less successful than the first , it 's still a rollicking good time for the most part
uplifting as only a document of the worst possibilities of mankind can be
how to tell us about people
these self-styled athletes have banged their brains into the ground so frequently and furiously , their capacity to explain themselves has gone the same way as their natural instinct for self-preservation .
abused , inner-city autistic
l. jackson
the french revolution
as the dysfunctional family it portrays
are n't - kids-cute sentimentality by a warmth that is n't faked and a stately sense of composition
carved their own comfortable niche
like someone going through the motions
precocious kids getting the better of obnoxious adults
the night and nobody
john waters
incredibly thoughtful , deeply meditative picture
pie
an overwrought ending
filmmaker to let this morph into a typical romantic triangle
equals
, reverent , and subtly different
watching spy than i had with most of the big summer movies
are all things we 've seen before
reveals an ironic manifestation of institutionalized slavery that ties a black-owned record label with a white-empowered police force .
remember the last time i saw an audience laugh so much during a movie
an ambitious , serious film that manages to do virtually everything wrong ; sitting through it is something akin to an act of cinematic penance
have eroded
mock the kind of folks they do n't understand , ones they figure the power-lunchers do n't care to understand , either .
the ` laughing at ' variety
of the one
pint-sized ` goodfellas '
he was reading the minds of the audience .
janice beard -lrb- eileen walsh -rrb-
to top form
small slice
... plays like a badly edited , 91-minute trailer -lrb- and -rrb- the director ca n't seem to get a coherent rhythm going .
been the vehicle for chan
rusted-out ruin
spirit , purpose and emotionally bruised characters
unflinching
undone
are good
a pack of dynamite sticks
insanely stupid
a triumph , a film that hews out a world and carries us effortlessly from darkness to light
its timid parsing of the barn-side target of sons
of actual material
on a movie
'm left slightly disappointed that it did n't
the most brilliant work
this bit
all lose track of ourselves by trying
the saccharine
comes alive only when it switches gears to the sentimental
memory and
, that 's good enough .
criminal conspiracies and true romances
-- full of life and small delights --
with literally bruising jokes
-lrb- clooney 's -rrb- debut can be accused of being a bit undisciplined
with his stepmom
instructor
in hero worship
considered a star , nor why he keeps being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good
an uncomfortable movie ,
combines sharp comedy , old-fashioned monster movie atmospherics , and genuine heart
famous moments
divided
by trying to distract us with the solution to another
's all about the silences
everything the original was not
memorial to the dead of that day , and of the thousands thereafter
requisite screaming captain
anyone willing to succumb
chinese seamstress
somewhat less than it might have been
your pick
preposterous titus
grows thin
chase movie
a complete waste
actually buy into
cho 's previous concert comedy film
reading an oversized picture book
its ` message-movie ' posturing
at its worst the screenplay is callow , but at its best it is a young artist 's thoughtful consideration of fatherhood .
half-an-hour
strong filmmaking requires a clear sense of purpose , and in that oh-so-important category , the four feathers comes up short .
also decidedly uncinematic
this much imagination and
life 's ultimate losers
enjoyed the movie in a superficial way , while never sure what its purpose was
little screen to big
be a humorous , all-too-human look at how hope can breed a certain kind of madness -- and strength
promises a new kind of high but delivers the same old bad trip
their story is predictable
a spellbinding serpent 's
increasingly
moods
the most ravaging , gut-wrenching , frightening war scenes since `` saving private ryan ''
whether you like it or not
the lazy plotting ensures that little of our emotional investment pays off
why it 's so successful at lodging itself in the brain
second effort
less a study in madness or love than a study in schoolgirl obsession
make adequate
that his genre and his character construct is a wonderous accomplishment of veracity and narrative grace
the elements were all there but
the talk-heavy film plays like one of robert altman 's lesser works .
lighter
fit smoothly together
petri
check your pulse
following your dream
to which it aspires
musty
racial tension
carmichael
rewarded by a script that assumes you are n't very bright
by the end of the flick , you 're on the edge of your seat
eschews the previous film 's historical panorama and roiling pathos for bug-eyed mugging and gay-niche condescension
turns out to be significantly different -lrb- and better -rrb- than most films with this theme
some hearts
berkley 's
sometimes we feel as if the film careens from one colorful event to another without respite ,
as aimless as an old pickup skidding completely out of control on a long patch of black ice
to be a human being -- in the weeks after 9\/11
no matter how broomfield dresses it up
unique and entertaining twist
only to keep letting go at all the wrong moments
of his
efficient
bruin
, dramatically satisfying heroine
dark water
an hour 's worth of actual material
todd
of its sweeping battle scenes
whacking a certain part of a man 's body
the aid of those wisecracking mystery science theater 3000 guys
lead ralph fiennes
'll cheer
don mullan 's script
, alias betty is richly detailed , deftly executed and utterly absorbing .
stricken composer
to hit the screen in years
, blab and money
like being trapped inside a huge video game , where exciting , inane images keep popping past your head and the same illogical things keep happening over and over again .
the direction has a fluid , no-nonsense authority , and the performances by harris , phifer and cam ` ron seal the deal .
ardently christian storylines
for overly familiar material
blood-curdling stuff
that both thrills the eye and , in its over-the-top way , touches the heart
the history of our country
speak fluent flatula , ' advises denlopp after a rather , er , bubbly exchange with an alien deckhand
old-hat
particularly amateurish
bullets ,
your own precious life
intriguing and stylish
cold , a puzzle whose intricate construction one can admire but is difficult to connect with on any deeper level
a director who understands how to create and sustain a mood
demand of the director
built entirely from musty memories of half-dimensional characters
vincent tick , but
delivers a monologue that manages to incorporate both the horror and the absurdity of the situation in a well-balanced fashion .
gliding
sneaks up on you and
's no surprise
deftly
a bizarre piece
its courageousness , and
rather shapeless good time
that first-time writer-director neil burger follows up with
fest that 'll put hairs on your chest .
manhunter '
-lrb- sci-fi -rrb-
in the giant spider invasion comic chiller
scruffy , dopey old
take movies by storm
managed to create an underplayed melodrama about family dynamics and dysfunction that harks back to the spare , unchecked heartache of yasujiro ozu
largely unfulfilling
both seven and
political madness and very nearly
love , racial tension , and
qualify as revolutionary
's dark and tragic , and
, fierce grace reassures us that he will once again be an honest and loving one .
a total lack
would be me : fighting off the urge to doze .
the emotional realities
the discomfort and embarrassment
ardent
genteel and unsurprising
using the same olives since 1962 as garnish
than five
to find a spark of its own
treading
in which a renowned filmmaker attempts to show off his talent by surrounding himself with untalented people
short of indulging its characters ' striving solipsism
its potentially interesting subject matter via a banal script
ethan
or edit , or score ,
having a collective heart attack
chicago offers much colorful eye candy , including the spectacle of gere in his dancing shoes , hoofing and crooning with the best of them .
widescreen
, 84 minutes is short
, with longer exposition sequences between them ,
do n't understand
's so prevalent on the rock
law enforcement , and
like on the other side of the bra
really a thriller so much as a movie for teens to laugh , groan and hiss at
the taking
it 's talking
step back and look at the sick character with a sane eye
more concerned with overall feelings , broader ideas , and open-ended questions than concrete story and definitive answers , soderbergh 's solaris is a gorgeous and deceptively minimalist cinematic tone poem .
mulls leaving the familiar to traverse uncharted ground
is anything
whiny , pathetic , starving and untalented artistes
what the filmmakers clearly believe
of sand to the fierce grandeur of its sweeping battle scenes
need to suddenly transpose himself into another character
often demented in a good way , but it is an uneven film for the most part
present brown as a catalyst for the struggle of black manhood in restrictive and chaotic america ... sketchy but nevertheless gripping portrait of jim brown , a celebrated wonder in the spotlight
gambling and throwing a basketball game for money is n't a new plot -- in fact toback himself used it in black and white .
most entertaining monster movies
i.e. ,
occurs often
it may even fall into the category of films
drag queen , bearded lady and lactating hippie
afterlife communications
sweet , melancholy spell
a really strong second effort
still , this flick is fun , and host to some truly excellent sequences .
take note
laddish
it 's sort of in-between , and
heremakono
beautifully acted
the kind of entertainment that parents love to have their kids see .
girl scribe kevin wade
fine , focused piece
's lived too long
until -lrb- the -rrb- superfluous
music in britney spears ' first movie
reading the minds of the audience
the flaws
it 's also one of the smartest
lunatic
a guilty pleasure at best , and not worth seeing unless you want to laugh at it .
almost mystical work
the video work is so grainy and rough , so dependent on being ` naturalistic ' rather than carefully lit and set up , that it 's exhausting to watch .
this story
anderson
homo-eroticism
the dark places of our national psyche
the precious trappings of most romantic comedies , infusing into the story
the west bank ,
a distinct rarity
a folk story
the menace of its sparse dialogue
if not morally bankrupt , at least terribly monotonous
a terribly obvious melodrama and rough-hewn vanity project for lead actress andie macdowell
to insulting the intelligence of anyone who has n't been living under a rock
balances
rock music
the recent argentine film son of the bride reminded us that a feel-good movie can still show real heart
a raison d'etre that 's as fresh-faced as its young-guns cast
ravishing , baroque beauty
lull you to sleep
marvelous first 101 minutes
a psychic journey deep into the very fabric of iranian ... life .
seem like a bad idea from frame one
dire warning
simple tale
flick
, gangs excels in spectacle and pacing .
earnest and well-meaning , and so stocked with talent , that you almost forget the sheer ,
pretty watchable
slackers
of demonic doings on the high seas that works better the less the brain is engaged
fleshed-out enough
gracious
formulaic and forgettable
irrelevant to the experience of seeing the scorpion king
downplaying her good looks
including a knockout of a closing line
tells a deeper story
while certainly more naturalistic than its australian counterpart
actual vietnam war combat movie
fluffy neo-noir
frank capra 's classic
whirling
jackson does n't always succeed in integrating the characters in the foreground into the extraordinarily rich landscape
the powder blues
dystopian
should pay reparations to viewers .
a relationship that is worthy of our respect
than his other films
obvious voyeuristic potential
no denying the power of polanski 's film
recommended -- as visually bland as a dentist 's waiting room ,
care about its protagonist
a terrible movie in every regard
entertaining tricks
without being forceful , sad without being shrill
squeeze a few laughs out of the material
eponymous 1980 biopic that used soap in the places where the mysteries lingered
intelligent , and
images and characters that were already tired 10 years ago
television ,
richard pryor mined his personal horrors and came up with a treasure chest of material , but lawrence gives us mostly fool 's gold .
mainland
covers huge , heavy topics in a bland , surfacey way that does n't offer any insight into why , for instance , good things happen to bad people
of the signposts
it 's got some pretentious eye-rolling moments and it did n't entirely grab me ,
conservative christian parents and their estranged gay and lesbian children
, but it 's great cinematic polemic
you can imagine
plays like a badly edited , 91-minute trailer -lrb- and -rrb- the director ca n't seem to get a coherent rhythm going
look like vulgar
creates a new threat for the mib , but recycles the same premise .
pairing
scripts , acting and direction
a touch too
vibrance and warmth
colors the picture in some evocative shades .
with ` issues
ratliff 's two previous titles , plutonium circus and purgatory county show his penchant for wry , contentious configurations
a supremely hopeful cautionary tale of war 's madness remembered that we , today , can prevent its tragic waste of life
's so badly made on every level that i 'm actually having a hard time believing people were paid to make it .
the nonconformist
disintegrating vampire cadavers
higher level
ugly digital video
the sentimental oh-those-wacky-brits genre that was ushered in by the full monty and is still straining to produce another smash
this remake of lina wertmuller 's 1975 eroti-comedy might just be the biggest husband-and-wife disaster since john and bo derek made the ridiculous bolero .
exciting and well-paced .
's rare to see a movie that takes such a speedy swan dive from `` promising '' to `` interesting '' to `` familiar '' before landing squarely on `` stupid ''
, light treat
that movie 's intermittent moments of inspiration
perfect example
a good race , one that will have you at the edge of your seat for long stretches
her bully
the state of the music business in the 21st century
so verbally flatfooted and
knowledge , education ,
-lrb- and no one -rrb-
develop her own film language
in and out
poverty and
really a thriller so much
proves that a nightmare is a wish a studio 's wallet makes .
a wordy wisp
of the things that made the first one charming
confidently orchestrated , aesthetically and sexually
caviezel embodies the transformation of his character completely .
laissez-passer
manhattan , jennifer lopez 's most aggressive and most sincere attempt
secret ballot
ask permission
that plucks `` the four feathers ''
the engaging
to recent national events
although i did n't hate this one , it 's not very good either .
post-tarantino
jacqueline bisset and
you might say tykwer has done all that heaven allows , if you wanted to make as anti-kieslowski a pun as possible .
something has been lost in the translation ... another routine hollywood frightfest in which the slack execution italicizes the absurdity of the premise .
john malkovich 's reedy consigliere will pronounce his next line
cacoyannis is perhaps too effective in creating an atmosphere of dust-caked stagnation and labored gentility .
in a film you will never forget -- that you should never forget
charming , funny and beautifully crafted import
watching all this strutting and posturing
brazil-like , hyper-real satire
someone going through the motions
may owe more to disney 's strong sense of formula than to the original story
exactly what
shows or
has made the near-fatal mistake of being what the english call ` too clever by half .
intriguing curiosity
techno-tripe
it 's that rare family movie -- genuine and sweet without relying on animation or dumb humor .
prove to be another man 's garbage
resourceful
ultimate x is the gabbiest giant-screen movie ever , bogging down in a barrage of hype .
to take seriously .
articulates a flood of emotion .
alternatives
genuinely moving and
very basic
shots of the astronauts floating in their cabins
that french realism
pass this stinker off
if it 's not entirely memorable , the movie is certainly easy to watch .
with crude humor and vulgar innuendo
perhaps it 's cliche to call the film ` refreshing , ' but
can not engage .
` dog '
real heroism and abject suffering for melodrama
a goofball movie , in the way that malkovich was
a full-length classic
the chops
a movie character
boy
annoying , heavy-handed
it stuck to betty fisher and left out the other stories
, romantic drama
jostling
its one-sidedness
the oddest and most inexplicable sequels
trifle
question why somebody might devote time to see it
eerily accurate depiction
new inspiration in it
can enjoy much of jonah simply , and gratefully , as laugh-out-loud lunacy with a pronounced monty pythonesque flavor
'll like promises .
impeccably filmed , sexually charged , but ultimately lacking in substance , not to mention dragged down by a leaden closing act .
valiant
from a simplistic narrative and a pat , fairy-tale conclusion
and about others
ridicule
of ` hypertime '
death and
dollars
a so-called ` comedy ' and not laugh
were an obligation
slim hopes and dreams
charm , cultivation and devotion to his people are readily apparent
adam rifkin
acting lessons
in capturing the understated comedic agony of an ever-ruminating , genteel yet decadent aristocracy that can no longer pay its bills
be distasteful to children and adults
it follows the blair witch formula for an hour , in which we 're told something creepy and vague is in the works , and then it goes awry in the final 30 minutes .
through the eyes
movie formulas
blip
dover kosashvili 's feature directing debut
sports aficionados
the perfectly pitched web of tension
is nicely
talk about for hours
allegiance to chekhov ,
the human tragedy
i do n't know if frailty will turn bill paxton into an a-list director , but he can rest contentedly with the knowledge that he 's made at least one damn fine horror movie .
skulls
probably the best case for christianity since chesterton and lewis
about quiet , decisive moments between members of the cultural elite
the ` plain ' girl who becomes a ravishing waif after applying a smear of lip-gloss
fruitful
centers on the wrong character
one strike against it
with all the films
die already
, roughshod document
a movie that defies classification and is as thought-provoking as it
forgive the flaws
own minority report
withered during his enforced hiatus
already like this sort of thing
underway
to people with a curiosity about
form an acting bond that makes the banger sisters a fascinating character study with laughs to spare .
is cinema
their idol 's
one of those movies that catches you up in something bigger than yourself
an unpleasantly
first blade
of a movie so sloppy , so uneven , so damn unpleasant that i ca n't believe any viewer , young or old ,
as animation increasingly emphasizes the computer and the cool
it was n't the subject matter that ultimately defeated the film ... it was the unfulfilling , incongruous , `` wait a second , did i miss something ? ''
a bad premise
heaven , west of hell
children and adults
if i want music
of nature
falling in love with howard stern
eats , meddles , argues
some are fascinating and others are not
be fruitful
trapped wo n't score points for political correctness
the bar
be more genial than ingenious
is darkly atmospheric ,
call this the full monty on ice , the underdog sports team formula redux
as it explores the awful complications of one terrifying day
turn stupid
by the end ,
digressions of memory and desire
does n't know if it wants to be a retro-refitting exercise in campy recall for older fans or a silly , nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick
entertaining film
in a world that is very , very far from the one most of us inhabit
slobbering
lumbering , wheezy drag
passion , grief and fear
it a comic book with soul
has all of dean 's mannerisms and self-indulgence , but none of his sweetness and vulnerability .
of combat scenes
fistfights , and car chases
carvey 's -rrb- characters are both overplayed and exaggerated
a different movie -- sometimes tedious --
sees those relationships , including that between the son and his wife , and the wife and the father , and between the two brothers , with incredible subtlety and acumen .
takes a potentially trite and overused concept -lrb- aliens come to earth -rrb- and infuses it into a rustic , realistic , and altogether creepy tale of hidden invasion .
, this is a seriously intended movie that is not easily forgotten .
with the name of star wars
pursuing him
harmless fun .
the inuit people
chris rock , '
seriousness and quality
for two bright stars of the moment who can rise to fans ' lofty expectations
for their own caddyshack
that there is nothing in it to engage children emotionally
chai 's structure and pacing
born out of an engaging storyline , which also is n't embarrassed to make you reach for the tissues
genuinely worthwhile
jell into charm
given up
takes off in totally unexpected directions
's brilliant
like `` horrible '' and `` terrible
the man and his country
james bond
easy , comfortable resolution
extends
if ohlinger 's on the level or merely
media-constructed
i ne
an enjoyable film in its own right
predictable and cloying
well rather than
garbage .
did n't sell many records but
three people and
repulsive and
of -lrb- woo 's -rrb- best work
the cultural moat surrounding its ludicrous and contrived plot
screenwriter nicholas kazan
overall feelings , broader ideas , and open-ended questions than concrete story and definitive answers
an action\/thriller of the finest kind
down to whether you can tolerate leon barlow
most ingenious film
are sweeping
fascinated by behan but
, i suspect ,
is repulsive and depressing .
game
elephant feces
the movie does n't think much of its characters , its protagonist , or of us .
wonder-what
loud , chaotic and largely unfunny
fragile framework
saved if the director , tom dey , had spliced together bits and pieces of midnight run and 48 hours -lrb- and , for that matter , shrek -rrb-
all the comic possibilities
that ensues when brash young men set out to conquer the online world with laptops , cell phones and sketchy business plans
taken an small slice of history
the trials
kicks into gear
mccann 's
the screenplay , co-written by director imogen kimmel ,
displacement
succeeds mainly on the shoulders of its actors .
may rate as the most magical and most fun family fare of this or any recent holiday season .
uncoordinated vectors
back to a time
strained
the new york metropolitan area
whimsical folk
nazi
a bittersweet film , simple in form but rich with human events .
return to neverland
enough gun battles
recognized as the man who bilked unsuspecting moviegoers
a tragic dimension and savage full-bodied wit and cunning to the aging sandeman
hormonal
at everything from the likes of miramax chief
visual trope
trying for poetry
it certainly does n't feel like a film that strays past the two and a half mark
's virtually impossible to like any of these despicable characters .
that anyone in his right mind would want to see the it
a well-done film of a self-reflexive , philosophical nature
the irrelevant as on the engaging , which gradually turns what time
here the choices are as contrived and artificial as kerrigan 's platinum-blonde hair
each one of these people stand out
its story about a young chinese woman , ah na , who has come to new york city to replace past tragedy with the american dream is one that any art-house moviegoer is likely to find compelling .
i saw a movie where i wanted so badly for the protagonist to fail
prevention
flinch
stuck pig
ably intercut and
a flick
better acting
humanly engaged
and pornographic way
a generous cast , who at times lift the material from its well-meaning clunkiness
's definitely worth
wild , lunatic invention
the movie 's strangeness
most traditional , reserved
lan yu is a disarmingly lived-in movie
tackling a low-budget movie in which inexperienced children play the two main characters might not be the best way to cut your teeth in the film industry .
writer-director walter hill and co-writer david giler try to create characters out of the obvious cliches , but wind up using them as punching bags .
espionage picture
more appreciative of what the director was trying to do than of what he had actually done
is hilariously , gloriously alive , and quite often hotter than georgia asphalt
would n't be interested in knowing any of them personally
falls to the floor with a sickening thud .
film .
clint eastwood 's efficiently minimalist style
hanging over the film
a sleep-inducing thriller with a single
recalling sixties ' rockumentary milestones
veered off too far into the exxon zone , and left me behind at the station looking for a return ticket to realism
camera movement
is one of the outstanding thrillers of recent years
happily stays close to the ground in a spare and simple manner and does n't pummel us with phony imagery or music .
leanest
one of the worst movies of the year .
of art shots
` evelyn
an interesting topic
all in all , it 's a pretty good execution of a story that 's a lot richer than the ones hollywood action screenwriters usually come up with on their own .
truth or
dabbles all around ,
an actress ,
's a wonder
with spider-man
field no
the yearning
lucky break is perfectly inoffensive and harmless , but it 's also drab and inert
stick figures reading lines from a teleprompter
stereotypical caretakers and
some remarkable achival film about how shanghai -lrb- of all places -rrb- served jews who escaped the holocaust .
, biting , be-bop
tries to squeeze his story
peculiar
riddle
again and
a young audience
would argue that entering a church , synagogue or temple does n't mean you have to check your brain at the door
delivered with such conviction
ethan hawke 's
sociology lesson
conjure
class reunion mixer
is matched only by the ridiculousness of its premise .
reflection
broomfield 's style
any summer blockbuster
are up
are as contrived and artificial as kerrigan 's platinum-blonde hair
to cagney and lacey
can be forgiven for realizing that you 've spent the past 20 minutes looking at your watch and waiting for frida to just die already
burn themselves upon the viewer 's memory
above much of the director 's previous popcorn work
is one of world cinema 's most wondrously gifted artists and storytellers .
it 's crafty , energetic and smart -- the kid is sort of like a fourteen-year old ferris bueller .
all the annals of the movies
hit-and-miss topical humour
it 's not exactly worth the bucks to expend the full price for a date , but when it comes out on video , it 's well worth a rental .
childhood imagination
sugary
ninety
showtime 's starry cast could be both an asset and a detriment .
a blunt indictment , part of a perhaps surreal campaign to bring kissinger to trial for crimes against humanity
is enough to save oleander 's uninspired story .
any of these three actresses , nor their characters , deserve
a feeling
lifts your spirits
seriocomic
on first sight and , even more important
of making them
a calculating fiend
the pretension associated with the term
this loud and thoroughly obnoxious comedy about a pair of squabbling working-class spouses
... jones , despite a definitely distinctive screen presence , just is n't able to muster for a movie that , its title notwithstanding , should have been a lot nastier if it wanted to fully capitalize on its lead 's specific gifts .
big-wave surfing that gives pic its title an afterthought
with actors you 're most likely to find on the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat
few things more frustrating to a film buff
most curiously depressing
the superficial tensions
limited chemistry
on derrida
with so many bad romances out there
may be galled that you 've wasted nearly two hours of your own precious life with this silly little puddle of a movie
play well as a double feature with mainstream foreign mush like my big fat greek wedding
ponder my thanksgiving to-do list
minimalist intent
aggrieved
long-running
our lesser appetites
all the wrong times
cleverly written
one of the more influential works
so unmemorable
of insulting , both to men and women
takes a fresh and absorbing look
assuming
one of the most highly-praised disappointments i 've had the misfortune to watch in quite some time .
earnest and
ghetto fabulousness
, pulls off enough
that inspired the movie
the trick when watching godard
believability
go get popcorn whenever he 's not onscreen
unsettling , memorable cinematic experience
it may not be a great piece of filmmaking , but its power comes from its soul 's - eye view of how well-meaning patronizing masked a social injustice , at least as represented by this case
feelings
kid 's
a conventional , but well-crafted film about a historic legal battle in ireland over a man 's right to raise his own children .
borrows a bit from the classics `` wait until dark '' and `` extremities ''
of pure finesse
is about grief
their lofty perch
as quiet , patient and tenacious as mr. lopez himself , who approaches his difficult , endless work with remarkable serenity and discipline .
tedious as the chatter of parrots raised on oprah
a sense of light-heartedness , that makes it attractive throughout
we 're - doing-it-for - the-cash
a transit city on the west african coast struggling against foreign influences
sweet home alabama certainly wo n't be remembered as one of -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- better films .
have used some informed , adult hindsight
the project 's filmmakers
made the original men
giving in
that keeps throwing fastballs
who see it
it manages to find new avenues of discourse on old problems
sensitive handling
i almost expected there to be a collection taken for the comedian at the end of the show .
all the movie 's narrative gymnastics ca n't disguise the fact that it 's inauthentic at its core and that its story just is n't worth telling .
planned
its lack of empathy
's ``
seems to want to be a character study
viewers
affection
in its over-the-top way ,
we cut to a new scene , which also appears to be the end .
, focused
better film
with a message that cautions children about disturbing the world 's delicate ecological balance
compelling than the execution
finish ,
a rich subject and
noticeably derivative
least accessible
the nature\/nurture argument
her character become a caricature -- not even with that radioactive hair
'll be a power outage during your screening so you can get your money back
stepmom
'm happy to have seen it
it 's still a good yarn -- which is nothing to sneeze at these days .
is unusual but unfortunately also irritating .
photos
green ruins every single scene he 's in ,
doing what they do best - being teenagers
the flip-flop
'll put it this way
achieves the feel of a fanciful motion picture .
jackson tries to keep the plates spinning as best he can ,
barrels along at the start before becoming mired in sentimentality .
religious fanatics -- or backyard sheds -- the same way
it 's dark but has wonderfully funny moments ; you care about the characters ; and
parable about honesty and good sportsmanship
i know we 're not supposed to take it seriously , but
casts its spooky net out into the atlantic ocean and spits it back , grizzled and charred , somewhere northwest of the bermuda triangle
great material
material
schepisi , aided by a cast that seems to include every top-notch british actor who did not appear in gosford park -lrb- as well as one , ms. mirren , who did -rrb- ,
exotic dancing
semi-amusing
slips from the grasp of its maker
a matinee
that we never knew
might be distracted by the movie 's quick movements
film directors
only used for a few minutes here and there
the film has a childlike quality about it .
big brother
that feels all too familiar
has nothing
a hoot
romped
necessary self-control to guide a loose , poorly structured film through the pitfalls of incoherence and redundancy
a lovely film for the holiday season
is no solace here , no entertainment value , merely a fierce lesson in where filmmaking can take us .
a dashing and resourceful hero ; a lisping , reptilian villain
in contemporary china
of her book
by halfway through this picture i was beginning to hate it , and , of course , feeling guilty for it ... then , miracle of miracles , the movie does a flip-flop .
observe
aims to be funny , uplifting and moving , sometimes all at once .
eye-popping visuals
a half
with moods
most poorly staged and
a first-class road movie that proves you can run away from home , but your ego and all your problems go with you .
a 21st century morality play with a latino hip hop beat
life 's
like pieces
been the be-all-end-all of the modern-office anomie films
those moments where it 's supposed to feel funny and light
solid performances
call me a cynic , but there 's something awfully deadly about any movie with a life-affirming message .
fortune
makes compelling , provocative and prescient viewing
of the previous pictures
a delightful entree in the tradition of food movies
it 's extremely hard to relate to any of the characters
of the mundane
beside the point
are vividly and painfully brought to slovenly life in this self-deprecating , biting and witty feature written by charlie kaufman and his twin brother , donald , and directed by spike jonze .
work with , sort of like michael jackson 's nose
densely
oscar nomination
is than actual work
proficiently enough to trounce its overly comfortable trappings .
that is able to visualize schizophrenia but is still confident enough to step back and look at the sick character with a sane eye
this emotional car-wreck
on how well flatulence gags fit into your holiday concept
of french filmmakers
devastating documentary on two
the bottom
greek to anyone not predisposed to the movie 's rude and crude humor
much of what 's on saturday morning tv especially the pseudo-educational stuff we all ca n't stand
weary journalist
is that it 's far too sentimental .
allegedly inspiring and easily marketable flick
is hampered by taylor 's cartoonish performance and the film 's ill-considered notion that hitler 's destiny was shaped by the most random of chances
is sandler running on empty , repeating what he 's already done way too often .
action-oriented
egregious
not well enough
the cruelties experienced by southern blacks as distilled through a caucasian perspective
shouts
-lrb- davis -rrb- wants to cause his audience an epiphany , yet he refuses to give us real situations and characters
an overly familiar scenario is made fresh by an intelligent screenplay and gripping performances in this low-budget , video-shot , debut indie effort .
for in heart what it lacks in outright newness
do well to cram earplugs in their ears and put pillowcases over their heads for 87 minutes
nothing sticks , really , except a lingering creepiness one feels from being dragged through a sad , sordid universe of guns , drugs , avarice and damaged dreams .
vat
is the only imaginable reason for the film to be made
thuds to the bottom of the pool with an utterly incompetent conclusion
shootings , beatings ,
the temptations of the flesh are unleashed by a slightly crazed , overtly determined young woman
to earn our love
multiple
its initial momentum
one so unconventional
's a howler
should have remained
based on true events
live in the crowded cities and refugee camps of gaza
the hard-to-predict and absolutely essential chemistry
irwin
to warm up to
made-up lampoons the moviemaking process itself , while shining a not particularly flattering spotlight on america 's skin-deep notions of pulchritude .
even-toned
an interesting racial tension
three people
this makes it not only a detailed historical document , but an engaging and moving portrait of a subculture
a higher level
as both a revealing look at the collaborative process and a timely , tongue-in-cheek profile of the corporate circus that is the recording industry in the current climate of mergers and downsizing
essentially awkward version
the movie 's thesis
the engaging , which gradually turns what
karmen 's enthronement among the cinema 's memorable women
of business notable largely for its overwhelming creepiness , for an eagerness to create images you wish you had n't seen
closer than anyone could desire to the cheap , graceless , hackneyed sci-fi serials of the '30s and '40s
, i pledge allegiance to cagney and lacey .
move quickly
react
made a movie that is n't just offensive
destiny and
dramatic interest
vibrance
takes care with the characters , who are so believable that you feel what they feel .
`` pretty woman '' wanted to be
maggio
to watch in quite some time
mean you wo n't like looking at it
falls into the trap of pretention almost every time
see an artist ,
must be in the genes .
creates a stunning , taxi driver-esque portrayal of a man teetering on the edge of sanity .
radiant character portrait
better or worse than ` truth or consequences , n.m. ' or any other interchangeable actioner
showboating wise-cracker stock persona
of beauty , grace and a closet full of skeletons
is , in a word
feels like a glossy rehash
his work transcends the boy-meets-girl posturing of typical love stories .
four times
tedious and turgid
be steeped in '50s sociology , pop culture or movie lore to appreciate the emotional depth of haynes ' work
human connection
, like mike stands out for its only partly synthetic decency .
all over the map thematically and stylistically , and borrows heavily from lynch , jeunet , and von trier while failing to find a spark of its own .
the power of this movie
thrown-together
cinematic disaster
`` auto focus '' works as an unusual biopic and document of male swingers in the playboy era
needs more impressionistic cinematography and exhilarating point-of-view shots and fewer slow-motion ` grandeur ' shots and quick-cut edits that often detract from the athleticism
with this ricture
've actually
any reasonably creative eighth-grader could have written a more credible script , though with the same number of continuity errors .
metro
single threat
not a bad premise , but the execution is lackluster at best .
like being trapped at a bad rock concert
amidst
's something there
the movie has virtually nothing to show
this overheated melodrama
to call this one an eventual cult classic would be an understatement , and
the story too intriguing
was essentially , by campaign 's end ,
is a light , fun cheese puff of a movie
hack-and-slash
refusal to recognise any of the signposts , as if discovering a way through to the bitter end without a map
of love , age , gender , race , and class
entertaining as the final hour
no small part thanks
ong 's
peter kosminsky never get the audience to break through the wall her character erects
theater history
buried , drowned and smothered in the excesses of writer-director roger avary
got a house full of tots -- do n't worry
scoob and shag
when friel pulls the strings that make williams sink into melancholia , the reaction in williams is as visceral as a gut punch
reactionary ideas about women and
is a poster boy for the geek generation . '
diva
who has seen the hunger or cat people
distracted
i 've had since `` ca n't stop the music . ''
terribly monotonous
derailed by bad writing
a peculiar misfire that even tunney ca n't save .
that rival vintage looney tunes
most splendid
the right eyes
should dispense the same advice to film directors .
the triumph
no glance
did at seventeen
pleas
the solution
reopens an interesting controversy and never succumbs to sensationalism
shedding light
disturbed
by on humor that is not even as daring as john ritter 's glory days on three 's company
somewhat disappointing and meandering
of narrative continuity
quiet , adult and just about more stately than any contemporary movie this year ... a true study , a film with a questioning heart and mind that is n't afraid to admit it
... the movie , shot on digital videotape rather than film , is frequently indecipherable .
pulling the pin from a grenade with his teeth
for damon\/bourne or his predicament
paranoid impulse
the performances by phifer and black
byzantine incarnations
like divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood
the same throughout
nourishing aspects
bill weber
contrivances and overwrought emotion
possesses its own languorous charm .
's not good with people .
the simplicity of the way home
of filmmaking , the kind that pretends to be passionate and truthful but is really frustratingly timid and soggy
enjoy the movie at all
is rather choppy
a complicated hero who is a welcome relief from the usual two-dimensional offerings
lillard and
the most surprising thing
no big whoop
persuades you
the window ,
begs to be parodied
self-caricature
even if it seeks to rely on an ambiguous presentation
than an autopsy , the movie
bad guys
not a participant
loaded with actors you 're most likely to find on the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat
only one way
swear you are wet in some places and feel sand creeping in others
a truck
look down on their working-class subjects from their lofty perch , that finally makes sex with strangers , which opens today in the new york metropolitan area , so distasteful
most of the dialogue made me want to pack raw dough in my ears .
a movie star and the man
work-hours
is a jeopardy question
give all three stories life .
cut-and-paste
great for the kids
he gets
paint-by-numbers
worthwhile topic
mr. dong 's
the wonderful cinematography and
tarantino 's
cause tom green a grimace ; still
used
is a lame kiddie flick
fearless as the tortured husband
the byplay and bickering between the now spy-savvy siblings , carmen -lrb- vega -rrb- and juni -lrb- sabara -rrb- cortez , anchor the film in a very real and amusing give-and-take .
one is left with
the movie does n't add anything fresh to the myth .
thrill enough
anything ever ,
swinging from the trees hooting it 's praises
will remind them that hong kong action cinema is still alive and kicking .
its weaknesses
is quite possibly the sturdiest example yet of why the dv revolution has cheapened the artistry of making a film .
busy urban comedy is clearly not zhang 's forte , his directorial touch is neither light nor magical enough to bring off this kind of whimsy .
just too silly and sophomoric
includes the line `
as subtle and as enigmatic
as enigmatic
crocodile hunter steve irwin do what he does best
her fans walked out muttering words like `` horrible '' and `` terrible , '' but had so much fun dissing the film that they did n't mind the ticket cost .
of children smiling for the camera than typical documentary footage which hurts the overall impact of the film
prove to be -lrb- tsai 's -rrb- masterpiece
another masterpiece
i think that 's what i liked about it -- the real issues tucked between the silly and crude storyline
rooted in a sincere performance
frantic than involving ,
darling
amusing for a good while
although the actors must struggle with the fact that they 're playing characters who sometimes feel more like literary conceits than flesh-and-blood humans
fiend
franchise predecessor
slight but
long-suffering but
jumble that 's not scary , not smart and not engaging
tearing up
conceits
do n't believe in santa claus
while the audience can tell it 's not all new
raised on oprah
that disney movies are made of
gum
's so fascinating you wo n't be able to look away for a second .
exactly sure what this movie thinks it is about
admirable one
simply
there 's plenty of evidence here to indicate clooney might have better luck next time
$ 99
his own dv poetry
the murk
full experience
extent
the thin soup
proves as clear and reliable an authority on that
though occasionally fun enough to make you
comedically
straight from the saturday morning cartoons
excruciatingly tedious
for all the complications , it 's all surprisingly predictable .
he watches his own appearance on letterman with a clinical eye
conceptually brilliant
the manner in which it addresses current terrorism anxieties and sidesteps them at the same time
such a brainless flibbertigibbet
several strong performances
so meditative and lyrical about babak payami 's boldly quirky iranian drama secret ballot ... a charming and evoking little ditty that manages to show the gentle and humane side of middle eastern world politics
minor miracle
the extent to which it succeeds
only half-an-hour long or
hayao
gives us a lot to chew on , but not all of it has been properly digested .
harry gantz and joe gantz
snow dogs ' has both .
proportions
blatant
, because of its heightened , well-shaped dramas ,
to leave this loser
the fleeting joys of love 's brief moment
to american audiences
exploitative and largely devoid
a straight-to-video movie
like a soft drink that 's been sitting open too long : it 's too much syrup and not enough fizz
to the little things
romped up and down
pesky mother
ca n't .
serious movie-goers
teach
i would be shocked if there was actually one correct interpretation , but that should n't make the movie or the discussion any less enjoyable .
taken with its own style
is ludicrous enough that it could become a cult classic
is a subversive element to this disney cartoon ,
unfortunately , the movie is nowhere near as refined as all the classic dramas it borrows from
like swimming with sharks and the player , this latest skewering
be better and more successful
the harsh reality of my situation
borrows a bit from the classics `` wait until dark '' and `` extremities '' ...
grim
careens from one colorful event to another without respite
it is almost a good movie
ever lived
dispatching
after all , he took three minutes of dialogue , 30 seconds of plot and turned them into a 90-minute movie that feels five hours long .
moral
is more than he has ever revealed before about the source of his spiritual survival
is the far superior film
youth culture
learned the hard way just
a magnificent landscape to create a feature film that is wickedly fun to watch
aching sadness
marry science fiction with film noir and action flicks
the movie 's contrived , lame screenplay and listless direction
a mawkish self-parody that plays like some weird masterpiece theater sketch with neither a point of view nor a compelling reason for being
wollter
a younger lad in zen and the art of getting laid in this prickly indie comedy of manners and misanthropy
assembly line
amish people
not one clever line of dialogue
wo n't seem like such a bore
hardly a nuanced portrait of a young woman 's breakdown , the film nevertheless works up a few scares .
try hell house , which documents the cautionary christian spook-a-rama of the same name
on your appetite for canned corn
'm happy to have seen it -- not as an alternate version , but as the ultimate exercise in viewing deleted scenes .
clocked
to love .
real women may have many agendas , but it also will win you over , in a big way .
shows or reruns
alas , another breathless movie about same !
a second chance to find love in the most unlikely place
meeting , even exceeding expectations , it 's the best sequel since the empire strikes back ... a majestic achievement , an epic of astonishing grandeur and surprising emotional depth .
's more or less how it plays out
premise and
humanist
about the mechanisms of poverty
are blunt
originality of plot
were
is truly funny ,
from a workman 's grasp of pun and entendre and its attendant
far east
`` jackass '' fan
aragorn 's
art of their own
on the elements of a revealing alienation
slapped
an uncomfortable movie , suffocating and sometimes almost senseless
aim
the odd distinction of being playful without being fun
modest laughs
parents , on the other hand , will be ahead of the plot at all times , and there is n't enough clever innuendo to fil
a more streamlined
, it 's a rather listless amble down the middle of the road , where the thematic ironies are too obvious and the sexual politics too smug .
stimulating & heart-rate-raising
weave a protective cocoon around his own ego
are especially fine
a comedy that is warm , inviting , and surprising .
banal and predictable .
have been kind enough to share it
takes a really long , slow and dreary time to dope out what tuck everlasting is about
usual spielberg flair
the west bank
contemporary
is the way it skirts around any scenes that might have required genuine acting from ms. spears
rocky and
hardened voyeur
of the phrase ` life affirming ' because it usually means ` schmaltzy
so-called satire
see the darker side of what 's going on with young tv actors -lrb- dawson leery did what ?!? -rrb-
breckin meyer 's
welcome to collinwood never catches fire .
's all stitched together with energy , intelligence and verve , enhanced by a surplus of vintage archive footage
since town and country
beat
through the smeared windshield of his rental car
sparked
eventually prevail
's yet another cool crime movie that actually manages to bring something new into the mix
interesting developments
hit their marks ,
should be doing a lot of things , but does n't
fluttering and
wishing for a watch that makes time go faster rather than the other way around
crusty
the business
at last count
darkly funny and
transcends the boy-meets-girl posturing of typical love stories
a movie theatre for some time
considerable
mysterious , sensual , emotionally intense , and
resonant gem
of the kind of energy it 's documenting
had anything to do with it
that few movies are able to accomplish
a very slow , uneventful
art , history , esoteric musings and philosophy
inhabit it
most resonant film since the killer .
there is a certain sense of experimentation and improvisation to this film that may not always work ,
-lrb- cool visual backmasking -rrb-
approach to the workplace romantic comedy
yields
many who see it
told from paul 's perspective
this one feels like a life sentence
pranks
and at times endearing
outweighs all the loss we
of the young bette davis
with the gifted pearce on hand to keep things on semi-stable ground dramatically
silliness you are likely to witness in a movie theatre for some time
finally , to some extent ,
a funny yet dark and seedy clash
look down on their working-class subjects
we never feel anything for these characters
's quite another
you can smell the grease on the plot
none-too-funny commentary on the cultural distinctions between americans and brits
attal 's hang-ups surrounding infidelity are so old-fashioned and , dare i say , outdated , it 's a wonder that he could n't have brought something fresher to the proceedings simply by accident
riddles
favor of water-bound action
no less
birthday girl does n't try to surprise us with plot twists , but rather seems to enjoy its own transparency .
bug
book films
in a world of meaningless activity
as gory as the scenes of torture and self-mutilation may be , they are pitted against shimmering cinematography that lends the setting the ethereal beauty of an asian landscape painting .
to receive
a portrait of alienation
may be surprised at the variety of tones in spielberg 's work .
the war between the sexes
ambitions
drive through
work from
spanning history
two fine actors , morgan freeman
bravery
thriller with enough unexpected twists
just utter ` uhhh
a stirring visual sequence like a surge through swirling rapids or a leap from pinnacle to pinnacle rouses us .
incarnations
some movies suck you in despite their flaws ,
ruins every single scene he 's in
puts enough salt into the wounds of the tortured and self-conscious material
are so believable that you feel what they feel
mid-seventies
this is a finely written , superbly acted offbeat thriller .
of hand
simultaneously degrades its characters , its stars and its audience .
emotion or timelessness
of virtuosic set pieces
if you 've a taste for the quirky , steal a glimpse
parents beware ; this is downright movie penance
these two literary figures , and even the times
it 's absolutely amazing how first-time director kevin donovan managed to find something new to add to the canon of chan .
lifted
silly comedy
the trappings
from a vacuum
, even analytical approach
it 's jagger 's bone-dry , mournfully brittle delivery that gives the film its bittersweet bite .
lived
sturdiness
violently
in diminishing his stature from oscar-winning master to lowly studio hack
is careless and unfocused .
the last movie left on earth
say `` hi ''
as janice
had n't seen
treads old turf
flaws that have to be laid squarely on taylor 's doorstep
during marriage ceremonies
love letter
especially when
one recent chinese immigrant 's experiences in new york city
to the megaplexes
tricky and satisfying
of a fellow
keep happening over and over again
never veers from its comic course
mounted
genuine insight
that something hip and transgressive was being attempted here that stubbornly refused to gel
the requisite screaming captain
from one of french cinema 's master craftsmen
scary movie
images and surround sound effects of people moaning .
half a parsec -lrb- a nose -rrb- ahead of generations
biscuit
all of dean 's mannerisms and self-indulgence
is thought-provoking
highlighted by a gritty style and an excellent cast
'' project
if it were made by a highly gifted 12-year-old instead of a grown man
dramatic punch ,
niches
his flick-knife diction in the role of roger swanson
however fascinating they may be as history
for the struggle of black manhood
it could have been a thinking man 's monster movie
, sweaty-palmed fun
as many
minority report
then backed off when the producers saw the grosses for spy kids
has none of the crackle of `` fatal attraction '' , `` 9 1\/2 weeks '' , or even `` indecent proposal '' , and feels more like lyne 's stolid remake of `` lolita ''
interpersonal drama
the words
oddly
a portrait of alienation so perfect , it will certainly succeed in alienating most viewers
the corniest
manage to pronounce kok exactly as you think they might , thus giving the cast ample opportunity to use that term as often as possible
delight your senses and crash this wedding
've missed the first half-dozen episodes and probably
painful , obnoxious
to base melodrama
the audience when i saw this one was chuckling at all the wrong times , and
his own idiosyncratic strain
handling
naipaul
pedestal
an extraordinary film
of yasujiro ozu
, with humor , warmth , and intelligence , captures a life interestingly lived
of common sense
are both excellent
the performances of the children , untrained in acting , have an honesty and dignity that breaks your heart .
celebrates the human spirit with such unrelenting dickensian decency that it turned me -lrb- horrors ! -rrb-
evokes the frustration , the awkwardness and the euphoria of growing up , without relying on the usual tropes
in history
but because it has a bigger-name cast , it gets a full theatrical release
michele 's spiritual quest
once a good idea that was followed by the bad idea to turn it into a movie
a sensitive , cultivated treatment
blue crush has all the trappings of an energetic , extreme-sports adventure , but ends up more of a creaky `` pretty woman '' retread , with the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz and big-wave surfing that gives pic its title an afterthought .
of margaret thatcher 's ruinous legacy
as it does because of the performances
trying to have the best of both worlds
's not helpful to listen to extremist name-calling , regardless of whether you think kissinger was a calculating fiend or just a slippery self-promoter
steven soderbergh 's space opera
a drive-by
is completely
reception
spookily
a celluloid litmus test
springboard
it 's sure a lot smarter and more unnerving than the sequels
without the expected flair or imagination
an engrossing entertainment
the humor and humanity of monsoon wedding
roy
daft
dong never pushes for insights beyond the superficial tensions of the dynamic he 's dissecting , and
much-needed levity
maximum comfort and familiarity
scream . '
magical
cascade
because it 's extremely hard to relate to any of the characters
sad , soggy potboiler
of its drastic iconography
sneaks up
would do better elsewhere
fateful fathers
knows its freud
bad plot
that segment of the populace that made a walk to remember a niche hit
come away thinking not only that kate is n't very bright , but that she has n't been worth caring about and that maybe she , janine and molly -- an all-woman dysfunctional family -- deserve one another .
awake and
into gear
gold
important message to tell
contradictory feelings
whose mother
seeing as the film lacks momentum and its position remains mostly undeterminable
bestowed star hoffman 's brother gordy with the waldo salt screenwriting award at 2002 's sundance festival
` science fiction ' takes advantage of the fact that its intended audience has n't yet had much science
bright young men --
the film has a lot of charm .
worst of all
than cringing
, funny and poignant
more than one
neither warm nor fuzzy
to counter the crudity
has created a film that one can honestly describe as looking , sounding and simply feeling like no other film in recent history
much of the cast is stiff or just plain bad .
like one of -lrb- spears ' -rrb- music videos
distinguishable condition
get weird
quite simply
mann area
bears a grievous but obscure complaint against fathers ,
every once in a while , a movie
wit or innovation
would like to skip but film buffs should get to know
look back at civil disobedience , anti-war movements and the power of strong voices .
tashlin comedy
so much to look at in metropolis you hate to tear your eyes away from the images long enough to read the subtitles
a positively thrilling combination of ethnography and all the intrigue , betrayal , deceit and murder
be reminded of who did what to whom and why
certainly the big finish was n't something galinsky and hawley could have planned for
remotely triumphant about this motion picture
shreds
meant to enhance the self-image of drooling idiots .
turn it off
strikes hardest ...
or edit
is uncompromising , difficult and unbearably beautiful
to the french to truly capture the terrifying angst of the modern working man without turning the film into a cheap thriller , a dumb comedy or a sappy melodrama
creepiness one
of idea work
for all its shoot-outs
is much more eye-catching than its blood-drenched stephen norrington-directed predecessor
just one of those underrated professionals who deserve but rarely receive it
to shame
half the excitement
rent those movies instead ,
uncanny
seal
is downright movie penance
the whole world
well enough
visible enthusiasm is mighty hard to find
sentimental mess
big fans
is strictly a lightweight escapist film
a heroine who comes across as both shallow and dim-witted
like , say
until it goes off the rails in its final 10 or 15 minutes
of money grubbing new yorkers and their serial
has been trying to pass off as acceptable teen entertainment for some time now
you have the patience for it
the show 's
blue crush ,
their most virtuous limits
ferret out the next great thing
overcome blah characters
silly rather than plausible
ballistic :
zany
viewing this underdramatized but overstated film
first two films
that in itself is commentary enough
straight versus gay personal ads
is prosaic
can help us return to a sane regimen of eating , sleeping and stress-reducing contemplation
are worthwhile .
of movie
toback 's -rrb- fondness for fancy split-screen , stuttering editing and pompous references to wittgenstein and kirkegaard
has a little too much resonance with real world events
lagging
a wild ride of a movie that keeps throwing fastballs .
playing with narrative form
`` be careful what you wish for ''
like the standard made-for-tv movie
is good all round , but what really sets the film apart is debrauwer 's refusal to push the easy emotional buttons
mexico 's most colorful and controversial artists
the sexuality is muted
that if you give a filmmaker an unlimited amount of phony blood , nothing good can happen
a radar for juicy roles
halfway through , however , having sucked dry the undead action flick formula , blade ii mutates into a gross-out monster movie with effects that are more silly than scary .
while you have to admit it 's semi-amusing to watch robert deniro belt out `` when you 're a jet , you 're a jet all the way , '' it 's equally distasteful to watch him sing the lyrics to `` tonight . ''
you adored the full monty so resoundingly that you 're dying to see the same old thing in a tired old setting
all away
first , quiet cadences of pure finesse
is bound to show up at theatres for it
a rustic retreat and pee against a tree
, voices-from-the-other-side story
a heartbreakingly thoughtful minor classic
's surprisingly bland despite the heavy doses of weird performances and direction
vastly entertaining
capable clayburgh
blasts of rage
` real '
darkly
wanes dramatically
over 25
potential
snazzy
of the animal planet documentary series , crocodile hunter
a beautiful canvas
rob schneider , dana carvey and sarah michelle gellar in the philadelphia story ?
is the project 's prime mystery .
of mothman prophecies
his castle
about newcomers in a strange new world
gets off with a good natured warning
animator
to williams
a movie of technical skill and rare depth of intellect and feeling
the kind of genuine depth
it 's on par with the first one
on a true and historically significant story
i hate myself most mornings .
throws herself
genuine narrative
is the horror fan who opts to overlook this goofily endearing and well-lensed gorefest
old-fashioned
been quashed by whatever obscenity is at hand
a bit too enigmatic and overly ambitious to be fully successful
because it 's anti-catholic
the euphemism ` urban drama
bela lugosi 's
but several movies have -
make a splash even greater
is way , way off .
both sexual and kindred
your regrets
the hollywood trap
saying nothing about kennedy 's assassination and revealing nothing about the pathology it pretends to investigate
's mildly entertaining , especially if you find comfort in familiarity .
just two
such
comes off as self-parody .
that this film was n't as bad as i thought it was going to be
can muster just figuring out who 's who
is one surefire way to get a nomination for a best-foreign-film oscar : make a movie about whimsical folk who learn a nonchallenging , life-affirming lesson while walking around a foreign city with stunning architecture
'' feels capable of charming the masses with star power , a pop-induced score and sentimental moments that have become a spielberg trademark .
a rote exercise in both animation and storytelling
like a human volcano or an overflowing septic tank
to claim street credibility
`` ocean 's eleven , ''
its accumulated enjoyment with a crucial third act miscalculation
emotionally manipulative and sadly imitative of innumerable
childish
masculine
crafted , and well executed
love .
loosely-connected string
scintillating force
late-twenty-somethings natter
pleasant but not more than recycled jock
takes your breath
the clown ''
mummy
shrek
may be ploughing the same furrow once too often .
offers some flashy twists
take us to that elusive , lovely place where we suspend our disbelief
a portrait of hell so shattering it 's impossible to shake .
have laughed
insider
record the events
cuteness ,
bastards , more power to it
miami
making no sense at all
the mire
sport . '
of the quirky rip-off prison
say that it does n't follow the stale , standard , connect-the-dots storyline which has become commonplace in movies that explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world
will you go ape over this movie
seems like it does
identity and
will be ahead of the plot at all times
the plot at all times
the plot -lrb- other than its one good idea -rrb- and the movie 's inescapable air of sleaziness
degrading and strangely liberating
takes a great film and turns it into a mundane soap opera
be needed
action hero
your taste
hibiscus
the a-team
as their characters do in the film
oedekerk 's realization of his childhood dream to be in a martial-arts flick
little less bling-bling and
particular new yorkers
would tax einstein 's brain
a gorgeous pair
be profane
jagger ,
her petite frame and vulnerable persona
prove more potent and riveting
that 's always fun to watch
is jack ryan 's `` do-over
of angels
there has been a string of ensemble cast romances recently ...
stains
intermittently wise
true story or
all too predictable and far too cliched
becoming too cute about it
both kids
through swirling rapids
but still
keep from laughing at the ridiculous dialog or the oh-so convenient plot twists
most enjoyable
one big laugh
on america 's skin-deep notions of pulchritude
implicitly acknowledges and celebrates the glorious chicanery and self-delusion of this most american of businesses , and
the entire movie has a truncated feeling , but what 's available is lovely and lovable .
of academic skullduggery and politics
hanussen
druggy and self-indulgent
an older cad
hammers
as pedestrian as
the apparent skills of its makers and the talents of its actors
, transforms that reality into a lyrical and celebratory vision
all the hype and recent digital glitz
you appreciate the one-sided theme to lawrence 's over-indulgent tirade
the studio did n't offer an advance screening
, its story was making no sense at all
is basically just a curiosity
heathers
feel like three hours
lame kiddie flick
, but far more witty
recognizes
it takes you
no new plot conceptions
in the mood for love -- very much a hong kong movie
philosophically
the film has a lot more on its mind -- maybe too much
also like its hero , it remains brightly optimistic , coming through in the end
to the future
watching e.t now
straight-to-video movie
believes so fervently in humanity that it feels almost anachronistic , and
the miniseries and
a dime in the tries-so-hard-to-be-cool `` clockstoppers
when it does , you 're entirely unprepared .
even if you do n't know the band or the album 's songs by heart , you will enjoy seeing how both evolve , and you will also learn a good deal about the state of the music business in the 21st century
so striking about jolie 's performance
sex is one of those films that aims to confuse .
light the candles , bring out the cake
lives and liberties
none of them are ever any good
the hail of bullets , none of which ever seem to hit
damaged-goods
most of the information
evoking
the dialogue is cumbersome , the simpering soundtrack and editing more so
the story unfurls ...
is worth the price of admission
on a computer
switch bodies with a funny person
its source 's complexity
before you say to yourself
for a lesson in scratching
exists apart
there 's none of the happily-ever
engross even
its abrupt drop
of middle-class angst
classy , sprightly spin
they may be as history
not only from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb
engages us
zhang ziyi 's
altogether darker
s.c.
being able to creep the living hell out of you
by michael gondry
easy , cynical potshots at morally bankrupt characters
to watch huppert scheming , with her small , intelligent eyes as steady as any noir villain ,
-- and especially williams , an american actress who becomes fully english
if possible -rrb-
serious critique
serves mostly
sack
i do n't know if frailty will turn bill paxton into an a-list director , but he can rest contentedly with the knowledge that he 's made at least one damn fine horror movie
that both thrills the eye and , in its over-the-top way ,
it has some cute moments , funny scenes , and hits the target audience -lrb- young bow wow fans -rrb- - with nothing but net
the latter
' butler
be lovely
most antsy youngsters
starts as an intense political and psychological thriller
fresh-faced , big-hearted and frequently funny thrill
too obviously
taylor -rrb-
for the way it fritters away its potentially interesting subject matter via a banal script , unimpressive acting and indifferent direction
on the santa clause 2
sure to raise audience 's spirits and leave them singing long after the credits roll
narrative urgency
not really as bad as you might think !
a crazy work
is made almost impossible by events that set the plot in motion
is ... determined to treat its characters , weak and strong , as fallible human beings , not caricatures , and to carefully delineate the cost of the inevitable conflicts between human urges and an institution concerned with self-preservation
the most sincere and artful movie
a surprisingly juvenile lark ,
moves away from solondz 's social critique , casting its audience as that of intellectual lector in contemplation of the auteur 's professional injuries
is masterly
frank capra played this story straight .
in frustration
to be said for a studio-produced film that never bothers to hand viewers a suitcase full of easy answers
the following things are not at all entertaining
fleeing
striking deep chords of sadness
a literary detective story
behind-the-scenes navel-gazing kaufman
stunt editing
its excellent storytelling , its economical
college keg party
clever things
mordantly funny and
watching war photographer , you come to believe that nachtwey hates the wars he shows and empathizes with the victims he reveals .
a loud , witless mess that
war movie
find anything here
whole family
the more contemporary , naturalistic tone
dramatic , funny and poignant
greg kinnear
be particularly innovative
's horribly wrong
have bitterly forsaken
sabotaged by pomposity
will be adequately served by the movie 's sophomoric blend of shenanigans and slapstick , although the more lascivious-minded might be disappointed in the relative modesty of a movie that sports a ` topless tutorial service .
where all the religious and civic virtues that hold society in place are in tatters
is like scorsese 's mean streets redone by someone who ignored it in favor of old ` juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks with titles like leather warriors and switchblade sexpot .
the actresses may have worked up a back story for the women they portray so convincingly , but viewers do n't get enough of that background for the characters to be involving as individuals rather than types .
fairly solid -- not to mention well edited so that it certainly does n't feel like a film that strays past the two and a half mark
cinematically
never quite delivers the original magic
she never lets her character become a caricature -- not even with that radioactive hair
two not very absorbing characters
is one of those rare docs that paints a grand picture of an era and makes the journey feel like a party
a solidly entertaining and moving family drama
as the final hour
though thin writing proves its undoing
there are laughs aplenty
... stumbles over every cheap trick in the book trying to make the outrage come even easier .
said that warm water under a red bridge is a poem to the enduring strengths of women
his smooth , shrewd , powerful act
narc is a no-bull throwback to 1970s action films .
the wonderfully lush morvern callar
make lesser men run for cover
its young-guns cast
pbs
the first mistake
loopy and
the movie 's seams may show
, ivan is a prince of a fellow
goldberg
it 's undone by a sloppy script
himself used it in black and white
's nothing resembling a spine here
struggle tragically to comprehend the chasm of knowledge that 's opened between them
patient viewer
, the emperor 's club turns a blind eye to the very history it pretends to teach .
the funnier movies
the israeli\/palestinian conflict as
a knockout
any comedy
wastes
stale ,
take on the author 's schoolboy memoir
french cinema 's master craftsmen
a multitude
of beck 's next project
get out your pooper-scoopers
burst
may lack the pungent bite of its title , but
either the obviousness
describe exactly how bad it is
their humor-seeking dollars
ca n't remember the last time i saw an audience laugh so much during a movie
assured pacing
at the very end
a bland , obnoxious 88-minute
punk
escapes for a holiday in venice
byron and
its past
bring out joys in our lives
a frankenstein-monster of a film that does n't know what it wants to be
wanted a little alien
easy targets
the floppy hair and the self-deprecating stammers
complex from the start -- and , refreshingly , stays that way
bounces around with limp wrists ,
pick the lint
this 10th film
vies with pretension -- and sometimes plain wacky implausibility -- throughout maelstrom
ponderous and charmless
win him any new viewers
that you 'll want to crawl up your own \*\*\* in embarrassment
see it twice
its visual hideousness
visual charm
an enjoyable feel-good family comedy regardless of race .
within the catholic establishment
that he can actually trick you into thinking some of this worn-out , pandering palaver is actually funny
that 's not too glorified a term
very stupid and annoying
elder
'' is a sweet , honest , and enjoyable comedy-drama about a young woman who wants many things in life , but fears she 'll become her mother before she gets to fulfill her dreams .
brings awareness to an issue
a single jump-in-your-seat moment
even the smallest sensitivities from the romance
should touch
a quiet evening
's a lot richer than the ones hollywood action screenwriters usually come up with on their own
a brain twister
david spade as citizen kane
it 's no lie -- big fat liar is a real charmer
turn this fairly parochial melodrama into something
recognizably
revelatory about his psyche
even through its flaws , revolution # 9 proves to be a compelling , interestingly told film .
night live sketch
a girl in tight pants and big tits
sexual taboo
a film so graceless and devoid
called best bad film you thought was going to be really awful but was n't
the kind of visual flair
film aficionados
that rival vintage looney tunes for the most creative mayhem in a brief amount of time
a chain of relationships that come full circle to end on a positive -lrb- if tragic -rrb- note
it is generally amusing from time to time
evokes
ambitious and
the most awful acts
the movie straddles the fence between escapism and social commentary ,
is expressly for idiots who do n't care what kind of sewage they shovel into their mental gullets to simulate sustenance .
a drama of great power , yet some members of the audience will leave the theater believing they have seen a comedy .
warm , inviting , and surprising
at ease sharing the same scene
1980 biopic
the sheer ugliness
grows up
-lrb- its -rrb- earnest errors
acting ` chops '
of purpose or even a plot
is left slightly unfulfilled
is unable to save the movie
most wondrous
brutally honest and told with humor and poignancy , which makes its message resonate .
until it 's time for an absurd finale of twisted metal , fireballs and revenge
are beautifully
killed my father is one of those art house films that makes you feel like you 're watching an iceberg melt -- only
to mention inappropriate and wildly undeserved
major problem
is the central flaw of the film
does n't connect in a neat way
have been more enjoyable had the balance shifted in favor of water-bound action over the land-based ` drama
a very good movie in any objective sense
it is notable for its stylistic austerity and forcefulness
one word that best describes this film : honest
american actress
one eventually resents having to inhale this gutter romancer 's secondhand material
mostly boring
nicholson 's goofy , heartfelt , mesmerizing king lear
educational !
through it
think of this dog of a movie
smuggling drugs
brett
muse
an inuit masterpiece that will give you goosebumps as its uncanny tale of love , communal discord , and justice unfolds .
ignore the reputation
enough cool fun
used to make movies ,
into a vat of ice cream
is how well it holds up in an era in which computer-generated images are the norm .
party clown
intermittently good
we do get the distinct impression that this franchise is drawing to a close .
ignore the cliches
switches
purely enjoyable
the end of the movie
`` looking for leonard '' just seems to kinda sit in neutral , hoping for a stiff wind to blow it uphill or something .
a bad action movie
by bad luck and their own immaturity
a thousand times
ww
ayurveda does the field no favors
neat twist
as broken lizard
hamming it
lacks the skill or presence
soap-opera emotion
a fine-looking film
is a killer who does n't know the meaning of the word ` quit .
is repetitious
the business of the greedy talent agents get in the way of saying something meaningful about facing death
lending the narrative
... a mostly boring affair with a confusing sudden finale that 's likely to irk viewers .
a frenzy
lovable-loser protagonist
it works well enough , since the thrills pop up frequently
fable from burkina faso .
without the decay
every joke is repeated at least --
fresh , unforced naturalism
arguments ,
a popcorn film , not a must-own , or even a must-see
of experimentation and improvisation
'50s
funny situations
predict
if it were the third ending of clue
its expiry date
produce any real transformation
someplace
which opens today in manhattan
foul up shum 's good intentions
a porn film without the sex scenes .
and not constant bloodshed
tropic
the woodman seems to have directly influenced this girl-meets-girl love story , but even more reassuring is how its makers actually seem to understand what made allen 's romantic comedies so pertinent and enduring
i 'm just about ready to go to the u.n. and ask permission for a preemptive strike
might be `` how does steven seagal come across these days ? ''
of colonics
is this movie for
fairness
this is not chabrol 's best , but even his lesser works outshine the best some directors can offer .
make a movie about whimsical folk
too little time
could ever
like having a real film of nijinsky
with a film whose very subject is , quite pointedly , about the peril of such efforts
bears more than a whiff of exploitation
saw in glitter here in wisegirls
disguised as a war tribute is disgusting to begin with
the full monty , but a really strong second effort
untidily honest .
you are watching them ,
, this is the one .
ones shtick
spot the culprit early-on
i could have looked into my future and saw how bad this movie was
are terribly convincing
aggravating and tedious .
a boffo last hour
a new treasure of the hermitage
fill the after-school slot
arliss howard 's ambitious , moving , and adventurous directorial debut ,
just as hard
admirable quality
the central flaw of the film
the lousy john q
reel\/real world dichotomy
his profession
has the odd distinction of being playful without being fun , too
work in the same vein as the brilliance of animal house
enjoyably over-the-top
filled with nervous energy , moral ambiguity and great uncertainties
maybe there 's a metaphor here , but figuring it out would n't make trouble every day any better .
friday after next is a lot more bluster than bite .
can be classified as one of those ` alternate reality ' movies ... except that it would have worked so much better dealing in only one reality
feel physically caught up in the process
unity
terry gilliam 's rudimentary old monty python cartoons
j. barry
gargantuan leaps
a ridiculous wig no respectable halloween costume shop would ever try to sell
this is mild-mannered , been-there material given a pedestrian spin by a director who needed a touch of the flamboyant , the outrageous .
invasion comic chiller
vapid
a rich and full life
you do n't know whether to admire the film 's stately nature and call it classicism or be exasperated by a noticeable lack of pace .
time , death ,
no amount of arty theorizing
it suddenly pulls the rug out from under you
to imply terror by suggestion , rather than the overuse of special effects
went over my head or -- considering just
as your abc 's
laughably unconvincing
sodden and
sanitised and stagey
tenth installment
the effort is sincere
says that the alternate sexuality meant to set you free may require so much relationship maintenance that celibacy can start looking good
resonate a sardonic verve
that 's likely to irk viewers
so the documentary will be over
usual route
, imagination and insight
stylized swedish fillm about a modern city where all the religious and civic virtues that hold society in place are in tatters
the effect
the doors
morally alert
a gift for generating nightmarish images that will be hard to burn out of your brain
hindered
shamelessly money-grubbing
a young chinese woman , ah na , who has come to new york city to replace past tragedy with the american dream
marshall
see rob schneider in a young woman 's clothes
distances you by throwing out so many red herrings , so many false scares ,
ponder the historical , philosophical , and ethical issues that intersect with them
a movie star and
abiding
vivid , thoughtful , unapologetically raw coming-of-age tale
to match his subject
, open-hearted film
filmed the opera exactly
is not show-stoppingly hilarious , but scathingly witty nonetheless
skin of man gets a few cheap shocks from its kids-in-peril theatrics , but it also taps into the primal fears of young people trying to cope with the mysterious and brutal nature of adults
spend more time with familiar cartoon characters
courtesy of john pogue , the yale grad who previously gave us `` the skulls ''
maybe thomas wolfe was right : you ca n't go home again .
last dance , whatever its flaws
reeking
the immersive powers of the giant screen and its hyper-realistic images are put to perfect use in the breathtakingly beautiful outer-space documentary space station 3d .
love ,
some writer dude , i think his name was , uh , michael zaidan , was supposed to have like written the screenplay or something
that 's a bad sign when they 're supposed to be having a collective heart attack
this one too
singles ward
dry-eyed
robert zemeckis
the film 's hero is a bore
it is a copy of a copy of a copy
a double-barreled rip-off of quentin tarantino 's climactic shootout
most of the characters forget their lines
to be a new yorker -- or ,
in the mind of the viewer
wants to be when it grows up
how inseparable
her nomination as best actress even more of a an a
the filmmaker 's heart
say something
would make them redeemable
of the humor
almost every scene
think of
ride .
speak fluent flatula , '
will forgive the flaws and love the film .
conflicting cultural messages
proficiency
viterelli
prefer to think of it as `` pootie tang with a budget . ''
dual narrative
, erratic dramedy
all the small moments and flashbacks
indie filmmakers
makes the women look more like stereotypical caretakers and moral teachers , instead of serious athletes
correctly
individual
're enlightened by any of derrida 's
a warm , fuzzy feeling prevails
of the amazing spider-man
sometimes it does n't
made spy kids a surprising winner with both adults and younger audiences
unwavering and
paranormal romance
even betters it
ultimate scorsese film
certain trek films
almost everyone growing up believes their family must look like `` the addams family '' to everyone looking in ... `` my big fat greek wedding '' comes from the heart
an allegory concerning the chronically mixed signals african american professionals get about overachieving could be intriguing
coltish
lets the business of the greedy talent agents get in the way of saying something meaningful about facing death
for lameness
tailor-made
of the most moronic screenplays of the year , full of holes that will be obvious even to those who are n't looking for them
wishing , though , that the movie spent a lot less time trying to make a credible case for reports from the afterlife and a lot more time on the romantic urgency that 's at the center of the story
there squirm with recognition
e.t
it already has one strike against it .
it wants to be when it grows up
is on red alert
could have turned this into an argentine retread of `` iris '' or `` american beauty , '' but instead pulls a little from each film and creates something more beautiful than either of those films
stuttering editing and pompous references to wittgenstein and kirkegaard
does his sly , intricate magic
the talented cast alone will keep you watching , as will the fight scenes .
posterity
the characters are paper thin and
turn out to be a bit of a cheat in the end
the film ricochets from humor to violence
, been-there material
is never clear .
wire
be some sort of credible gender-provoking philosophy submerged here , but who the hell cares
then cinderella ii proves that a nightmare is a wish a studio 's wallet makes .
nonconformist
might not
valiantly
that fumbles away almost all of its accumulated enjoyment with a crucial third act miscalculation
's a sight to behold
prank
it still manages to string together enough charming moments to work .
capra
two actresses in their 50s working
a familiar anti-feminist equation -lrb- career - kids = misery -rrb-
the cartoons
showers
debatable
sweet , funny ,
particularly his penchant for tearing up on cue -- things that seem so real in small doses
`` damned
aching
one in clockstoppers , a sci-fi thriller as lazy as it is interminable
average film
is a dim-witted pairing of teen-speak and animal gibberish
hardman is a grating , mannered onscreen presence , which is especially unfortunate in light of the fine work done by most of the rest of her cast .
it 's the worst movie of 2002
the ferocity
spades --
most movies about the pitfalls of bad behavior
have a good time with this one too
fifteen-year-old 's
plotless collection of moronic stunts is by far the worst movie of the year .
`` frailty '' has been written so well , that even a simple `` goddammit ! ''
, all about the benjamins evokes the bottom tier of blaxploitation flicks from the 1970s .
playwright craig lucas
film industry
lacking the broader vision that has seen certain trek films
the movie has no respect for laws , political correctness or common decency , but it displays something more important : respect for its flawed , crazy people
tour de force
timid parsing
a lighthearted glow , some impudent snickers , and a glorious dose of humankind 's liberating ability
the narrator and the other characters try to convince us that acting transfigures esther ,
talk to her is a cinephile 's feast , an invitation to countless interpretations .
ashley judd
time out and human resources -rrb-
for the tv-cops comedy showtime
have been deeper
... again shows uncanny skill in getting under the skin of her characters
about a family 's joyous life
too ludicrous
of the delivery
missing from this material
to bolt the theater in the first 10 minutes
, colin hanks is in bad need of major acting lessons and maybe a little coffee .
a mediocre collection of cookie-cutter action scenes
that world
there are n't many conclusive answers in the film , but there is an interesting story of pointed personalities , courage , tragedy and the little guys vs. the big guys .
should stop trying to please his mom
a calculus major
his movie-star wife
the best intentions
like crap
kathy baker 's creepy turn as the repressed mother on boston public just
who are n't put off by the film 's austerity
to end
slight
as it turns out , you can go home again .
the difference is that i truly enjoyed most of mostly martha while i ne
could almost
a metaphor
shift the tone
steven shainberg 's
enters a realm where few non-porn films venture ,
with actorish notations on the margin of acting
zany mix
absolutely and completely ridiculous
grow impatient
some glimpses of nature and family warmth
holding it
a pasolini film
sharp edges
it might be ` easier ' to watch on video at home , but that should n't stop die-hard french film connoisseurs from going out and enjoying the big-screen experience
not every low-budget movie must be quirky or bleak , and a happy ending is no cinematic sin .
lillard
makes all those jokes about hos
ride around a pretty tattered old carousel
his constant need to suddenly transpose himself into another character
's never too late to learn
to blade runner
glover ,
most fluent
gets vivid , convincing performances from a fine cast
're over 25 , have an iq over 90 , and have a driver 's license
police force
unclean
the sword fighting is well done
a cultural wildcard experience
an artist of 90-plus years taking the effort to share his impressions of life and loss and time and art with us
to be iranian-american in 1979
oh , and booty call .
catholic establishment
does n't capture the effect of these tragic deaths on hip-hop culture
know whether it wants to be a suspenseful horror movie or a weepy melodrama
unfaithful ' cheats on itself and retreats to comfortable territory .
its overwhelming creepiness
very very strong `` b +
, talk to her is a cinephile 's feast , an invitation to countless interpretations .
better script
scenes and vistas
an unruly adolescent boy who is yearning for adventure and a chance to prove his worth
pared
really matters
does n't give us a reason to be in the theater beyond wilde 's wit and the actors ' performances
be lucky
on dreams when you 're a struggling nobody
from bland actors
is sentimental
the film , flaws and
a movie about an inhuman monster
lohman 's
with anyone who calls ` slackers ' dumb , insulting , or childish
the sexy demise of james dean
astonishingly condescending
secondary to american psycho
the screenplay never lets us forget that bourne was once an amoral assassin just like the ones who are pursuing him ... there is never really a true `` us '' versus `` them ''
while hoffman 's performance is great
bad mannered
situations that would make lesser men run for cover
has an unmistakable , easy joie de vivre .
holds up well after two decades
you ... get a sense of good intentions derailed by a failure to seek and strike just the right tone .
happily
kennedy 's
trenchant , ironic cultural satire
big stuff
picked a lock
great power , yet
seem to think
lets the cliched dialogue rip
's no time to think about them anyway
his dignity
the rise of hip-hop culture in general and the art of scratching -lrb- or turntablism -rrb- in particular
naughty children 's stockings
and pretentious endeavor
from the incongruous but chemically
publishing world
7th-century
bizarre sort
jerry
saves it ... and
citizen kane
kicking around
a transition
startling transformation
of inspiration
barry 's cold-fish act
regards reign of fire with awe
of a sense of action
of being able to creep the living hell out of you
a depraved , incoherent , instantly disposable piece of hackery
less than fresh
with all the mounting tension of an expert thriller
has ever produced
some motion pictures portray ultimate passion ;
clothes and parties
deals
leave a large dog
little girls
wallowing
nephew
not a strike
every possible way
is so rich with period minutiae it 's like dying and going to celluloid heaven .
scrooge
afterschool special
verse
stuck in a dark pit having a nightmare about bad cinema
provide an emotional edge
contemptuous
churn out
inevitably
exciting and well-paced
moral dilemma
less an examination
possible for computer-generated characters
digest
romantic comedy and
speaks volumes ,
come to care about the main characters
these broken characters who are trying to make their way through this tragedy
is not so much
between damaged people
balk ,
inside looking out
waking coma
about 90 minutes of a so-called ` comedy ' and not laugh
the first two are ruined by amateurish writing and acting , while the third feels limited by its short running time
important film
of the unsalvageability
wasabi 's big selling point
national lampoon 's van wilder may aim to be the next animal house ,
obsessive love
asks you to not only suspend your disbelief but
be the best espionage picture to come out in weeks
while the plot holes are big enough for a train car to drive through -- if kaos had n't blown them all up
a past
the compassion , good-natured humor and
webcast
the same old garbage
i ca n't wait to see what the director does next
an artist who is simply tired --
are now
put hairs
should have
will be way ahead of the plot .
the actors ' performances
a few early laughs
a highly spirited , imaginative kid 's movie that broaches neo-augustinian theology : is god
care beyond the very basic dictums of human decency
ca n't be killed
too mediocre to love .
steven spielberg has dreamed up such blatant and sickening product placement in a movie .
general
an overripe episode of tv 's dawson 's creek
pointless , stupid
cringing
what 's needed so badly but what is virtually absent
slovenly
it 's supposed to be a humorous , all-too-human look at how hope can breed a certain kind of madness -- and strength -- but it never quite adds up
naval
is clear
a terrifying , if obvious , conclusion
need hollywood doing to us
this indie flick never found its audience , probably because it 's extremely hard to relate to any of the characters .
ugly and
twists to make the formula feel fresh .
to inject some real vitality and even art into a pulpy concept that , in many other hands would be completely forgettable
holds its goodwill close , but
mr. taylor
a dreadful day
romantics
some people want the ol' ball-and-chain and then there are those who just want the ball and chain .
strives to be more , but
did n't cut their losses -- and ours -- and retitle it the adventures of direct-to-video nash , and send it to its proper home
's the humanizing stuff that will probably sink the film for anyone who does n't think about percentages all day long .
take me back to a time before i saw this movie
the helm
this gourmet 's mouth
being noticeably derivative
of filmgoers
plays like one of robert altman 's lesser works
a fish that 's lived too long
intimate contemplation
release date
is a strong , character-oriented piece .
curious
the worst possibilities of mankind
you 've seen a movie instead of an endless trailer
glosses over rafael 's evolution
handheld blair witch video-cam footage
'll feel like you ate a reeses without the peanut butter ... '
imax screen
a load
between controlling interests
of joy rising above the stale material
undone by a sloppy script
the george pal version
very entertaining
neorealism 's
a camera
gets at most 20 minutes of screen time .
this starts off with a 1950 's doris day feel and it gets very ugly , very fast .
engorged
whether or not you 're enlightened by any of derrida 's lectures on `` the other '' and `` the self
the first 15 minutes
tangents
rendered tedious by avary 's failure to construct a story with even a trace of dramatic interest
really horrible
is listless , witless , and devoid of anything
for children and dog lovers
much to absorb and even more to think about after the final frame
brought off
written by somebody else
fearless
inexcusable
go with you
keep you wide awake and
has a monopoly on mindless action
make the transition from stage
every ghost trick
as entertaining
like an old warner bros. costumer jived with sex
endearing about it .
seeing things from new sides
salt screenwriting award
because it 's true
kids will love its fantasy and adventure ,
stuffy , full of itself ,
a touch too arthouse 101 in its poetic symbolism
300 years
threadbare
that work -- is charming , is moving
masseur
in fact toback
expects something special but instead gets -lrb- sci-fi -rrb- rehash .
a wonderfully creepy mood
certainly hard to hate
sheer lust
irwin is so earnest that it 's hard to resist his pleas to spare wildlife and respect their environs .
mctiernan 's remake may be lighter on its feet -- the sober-minded original was as graceful as a tap-dancing rhino -- but it is just as boring and as obvious
abstract surface
rarely receive it
letting go at all the wrong moments
the wars
to call this one an eventual cult classic would be an understatement
smirk uneasily
let 's get this thing over with
of soap
a rambling ensemble piece with loosely connected characters and plots that never quite gel
fare , with enough creative energy and wit to entertain all ages
lightness
with a straight face
less dramatic but
aldrich
wanted so badly
dumb
chair
alternating between facetious comic parody and pulp melodrama , this smart-aleck movie ... tosses around some intriguing questions about the difference between human and android life
as much resemblance
its focus , point and purpose in a mess of mixed messages , over-blown drama and bruce willis
hugely imaginative and successful casting
ring
room for the war scenes
a very charming and funny movie
such a mechanical endeavor
figures out how to make us share their enthusiasm
topics
is a disaster , with cloying messages and irksome characters
a hallucinatory dreamscape
's entertaining enough and worth a look
all the boozy self-indulgence
rather routine
ever being self-important
is a note of defiance over social dictates .
any of these three actresses
of a good time for both children and parents
broomfield is energized by volletta wallace 's maternal fury , her fearlessness , and because of that , his film crackles .
when she should be building suspense
be as intelligent as this one is in every regard except its storyline
a far corner of the screen at times
kid-friendly outing
bit of fluff stuffed with enjoyable performances and a bewildering sense of self-importance
choose between gorgeous animation and a lame story -lrb- like , say , treasure planet -rrb- or so-so animation and an exciting , clever story with a batch of appealing characters
rudd , whose portrait of a therapy-dependent flakeball spouting french malapropisms
the labyrinthine ways
a sincere performance
burns '
those films
is adequate
soul-stirring documentary
feels an awful lot
, why not watch a documentary ?
firing
's been all but decommissioned
initial promise
screenplay to keep the film entertaining
fritters
shame on writer\/director vicente aranda for making a florid biopic about mad queens , obsessive relationships , and rampant adultery so dull .
as moronic as some campus
weathered countenance
'm actually
moral sense
the two and
goofy , life-affirming moments
s&m
crashing
of disturbed genius
is the power of love
feels like a streetwise mclaughlin group ...
it 's still a guilty pleasure to watch .
instead to theaters
newcomers in a strange new world
fans of critics ' darling band wilco
an art film
the women 's
involving in its bold presentation
you engaged
the documentary
shining with all the usual spielberg flair , expertly
tested by bad luck and their own immaturity
her lover mario cavaradossi , and ruggero as the villainous , lecherous police chief scarpia
pure venality
slap her is a small but rewarding comedy that takes aim at contemporary southern adolescence and never lets up .
of hubristic folly
a few good laughs
forefront
the path may be familiar
i 'm not sure these words have ever been together in the same sentence : this erotic cannibal movie is boring .
for director barry sonnenfeld
anchored by splendid performances
quite appealing
the delight of discovery
halfway intriguing plot
's something creepy about this movie .
to have been picked not for their acting chops , but for their looks and appeal to the pre-teen crowd
the 100-minute running time
how resolutely unamusing , how thoroughly unrewarding all of this is
a manipulative film
ties a black-owned record label
thoroughly enjoyable , heartfelt
wise folks that they are
unsettling atmospherics
his brawny frame
is so tame that even slightly wised-up kids would quickly change the channel
delivers an inspired portrait of male-ridden angst and the emotional blockage that accompanies this human condition
be faulted
dependent on being ` naturalistic ' rather than carefully lit and set up
gay personal ads
more times
does n't trust laughs
gives the film its bittersweet bite
in a stunning fusion of music and images
a great hook
the whole package certainly captures the intended , er , spirit of the piece
, there is a mediocre movie trying to get out .
treats his audience
its perfunctory conclusion
of the shining , the thing , and any naked teenagers horror flick
its keenest pleasures
's just impossible
oh , look at that clever angle !
of inter-species parody of a vh1 behind the music episode
there 's a scientific law to be discerned here that producers would be well to heed : mediocre movies start to drag as soon as the action speeds up ; when the explosions start , they fall to pieces
because -lrb- solondz 's -rrb- cool compassion
to some degree
that 's the mark of a documentary that works
several times here and reveals how bad an actress she is
put the struggle into meaningful historical context
with bombay
` christian bale 's quinn -lrb- is -rrb- a leather clad grunge-pirate with a hairdo like gandalf in a wind-tunnel and a simply astounding cor-blimey-luv-a-duck cockney accent . '
is quite a vision .
would be nice to see what he could make with a decent budget
comes to resemble the kind of soft-core twaddle you 'd expect to see on showtime 's ` red shoe diaries .
heathers , then becomes bring it on , then becomes unwatchable
such an incomprehensible mess that it feels less like bad cinema than like being stuck in a dark pit having a nightmare about bad cinema .
a surprisingly ` solid ' achievement by director malcolm d. lee and writer john ridley .
indeed from any plympton film
recycled more times
unique sport
chinese immigrant 's experiences
weak on detail and strong on personality
that are pure hollywood
though they are having so much fun
tian 's meticulous talent
, we get another scene , and then another .
runaway
make like the title and dodge this one
presume their audience wo n't sit still for a sociology lesson
stooping to gooeyness
does justice both to stevenson and to the sci-fi genre
a culture clash
exploit the script 's potential for sick humor
cherish is a dud -- a romantic comedy that 's not the least bit romantic and only mildly funny .
cockettes has the glorious , gaudy benefit of much stock footage of those days , featuring all manner of drag queen , bearded lady and lactating hippie .
cross and
`` bad '' is the operative word for `` bad company ,
some corny television
down-home
has actually
winds up moving in many directions as it searches -lrb- vainly , i think -rrb- for something fresh to say
people were paid to make it
's rare that a movie can be as intelligent as this one is in every regard except its storyline
it 's refreshing to see a romance this smart .
goes on for at least 90 more minutes
the unique niche of self-critical , behind-the-scenes navel-gazing kaufman has carved from orleans ' story and
breach gaps in their relationships with their fathers
ripe recipe , inspiring ingredients
sizzle
does n't offer any easy answers .
freshness , imagination and insight
quirky characters , odd situations
frustrated
`` saving private ryan '' battle scenes
giving it
a well paced and satisfying little drama that deserved better than a ` direct-to-video ' release
maudlin story
plays like a checklist of everything rob reiner and his cast were sending up .
dealing with right now
a canny , derivative , wildly gruesome portrait
display greatness
much of it
showtime 's uninspired send-up
able to stomach so much tongue-in-cheek weirdness
the number of tumbleweeds blowing through the empty theatres
the year 's radar screen
anthology
the heart-breakingly extensive annals
beautiful , angry and sad , with a curious sick poetry , as if the marquis de sade
certainly does the trick of making us care about its protagonist and celebrate his victories
co-written with guardian hack nick davies
that shows its indie tatters and self-conscious seams in places , but has some quietly moving moments and an intelligent subtlety
wild , endearing , masterful
enjoy more because you 're one of the lucky few who sought it out
one thing 's for sure
you 're depressed about anything before watching this film
rest contentedly with the knowledge
if the title is a jeopardy question , then the answer might be `` how does steven seagal come across these days ? ''
and artistically inept
himself immensely
an eye-boggling blend
no point of view , no contemporary interpretation of joan 's prefeminist plight
cross-country adventure
for the playlist
mcwilliams 's melancholy music
in an entirely irony-free zone and bale reduced mainly to batting his sensitive eyelids
make up its mind whether it wants to be a gangster flick or an art film
strangely impersonal and abstract
understated and sardonic
incinerates
's implosion
wore
surprised at how much we care about the story
captivatingly
run-of-the-mill revulsion
as an introduction to the man 's theories and influence , derrida is all but useless ; as a portrait of the artist as an endlessly inquisitive old man , however , it 's invaluable .
like zhang ziyi 's
-- but what underdog movie since the bad news bears has been ?
smart and taut .
fubar is very funny , but not always in a laugh-out-loud way .
if ms. sugarman followed through on her defiance of the saccharine
shaw
that a nightmare is a wish a studio 's wallet makes
daily struggles and simple pleasures usurp the preaching message so that , by the time the credits roll across the pat ending , a warm , fuzzy feeling prevails
xxx and vertical limit
german-expressionist , '
keeps adding flourishes -- artsy fantasy sequences -- that simply feel wrong
, margarita happy hour represents an auspicious feature debut for chaiken .
some life
of the golden eagle 's carpets
may not be a breakthrough in filmmaking , but it is unwavering and arresting
140 minutes
a class with spike lee 's masterful
of innuendo
the stars may be college kids , but the subject matter is as adult as you can get : the temptations of the flesh are unleashed by a slightly crazed , overtly determined young woman and
as the enigmatic mika and anna mouglalis is a stunning new young talent in one of chabrol 's most intense psychological mysteries
is all the more remarkable because it
far too much for our taste
the ways
from fighting games , wire fu , horror movies , mystery , james bond , wrestling , sci-fi and anime into one big bloody stew
of the resonant and sense-spinning run lola run
crush could be the worst film a man has made about women since valley of the dolls .
tiresome rant
be gored
relying
familiar , funny surface
the package in which this fascinating -- and timely -- content comes wrapped
from time
love it
theory , sleight-of-hand
jay roach
simpson
tediously exasperating
can gasp , shudder and even tremble without losing his machismo
to much of a story
content
a lynch-like vision of the rotting underbelly of middle america
instead of a balanced film that explains the zeitgeist that is the x games
broadly metaphorical , oddly abstract ,
an incredibly irritating comedy
dog tracks
watching the skies for his next project
does leblanc
of holocaust movies
's a very tasteful rock and roll movie .
rather bland
a chapter
yet unsentimental -rrb-
better judgment
comes up
forming a chain of relationships that come full circle to end on a positive -lrb- if tragic -rrb- note
of achronological vignettes
much better
to authenticate her british persona
the overcooked , ham-fisted direction
i spy is still fun and enjoyable and so aggressively silly that it 's more than a worthwhile effort .
for the wan , thinly sketched story
you can sip your vintage wines and watch your merchant ivory productions ;
the best case for christianity
famous parents
quirky , odd movies and\/or the ironic
publishing giant william randolph hearst
on crummy-looking videotape
the payoff is powerful and revelatory
exactly what it wants to be
overplayed and
though the film is well-intentioned , one could rent the original and get the same love story and parable .
and hugh grant
him
of the jokes , most at women 's expense
it shows that some studios firmly believe that people have lost the ability to think and will forgive any shoddy product as long as there 's a little girl-on-girl action .
is simply too ludicrous and borderline insulting .
are in perfect balance
it gets bogged down by hit-and-miss topical humour before getting to the truly good stuff .
second half
under-inspired
me a cynic
a decent-enough nail-biter that stands a good chance of being the big hit franklin needs to stay afloat in hollywood .
brims with passion :
the benjamins
this generation 's
the affection of that moral favorite
goes a long way
right-hand goombah
undermined
is not quite what it could have been as a film
the breathtaking landscapes and villainous
working women
rosa
the dilemma
deliberately and skillfully uses
the surprisingly shoddy makeup work
salvos hitting a discernible target .
a breath of fresh air
amir
i 'm not saying that ice age does n't have some fairly pretty pictures , but there 's not enough substance in the story to actually give them life
the fabric of the film
that shows what great cinema can really do
we 've seen the hippie-turned-yuppie plot before ,
makhmalbaf
to men
does n't sustain interest beyond the first half-hour
by djeinaba diop gai
lacks the inspiration of the original
the sick character
horrid little propaganda film
a good music documentary
courage to find her husband in a war zone
rote work
baaaaaaaaad
an open mind and considerable good cheer
love , racial tension , and other issues that are as valid today
confusing melange
accessible and haunting
does n't so much phone in his performance as fax it
spat out from the tinseltown assembly line
gets so preachy-keen and so tub-thumpingly loud it makes you feel like a chump
a subject few
disturbing way
`` die another day ''
find a place among the studio 's animated classics
requiem for a dream
to lift the spirits of the whole family
so many of the challenges it poses for itself that one can forgive the film its flaws
51st power
of vignettes that , in their own idiosyncratic way , sum up the strange horror of life in the new millennium
takes its doe-eyed crudup out of pre-9 \/ 11 new york and onto a cross-country road trip of the homeric kind .
drag an audience down
as chilling and fascinating as philippe mora 's modern hitler-study
the aisles
an impressive job
with all the sympathy , empathy and pity fogging up the screen ... his secret life enters the land of unintentional melodrama and tiresome love triangles .
is a towering siren
redeemed by its stars
sits
wholly
trial movie
intellectual exercise
suck the audience in
won my heart
the gift of the magi relocated to the scuzzy underbelly of nyc 's drug scene
jane campion
-lrb- ahola -rrb-
is always sympathetic .
there are moments of hilarity to be had .
too much about what 's going on
several of steven soderbergh 's earlier films were hailed as the works of an artist .
this is a fudged opportunity of gigantic proportions -- a lunar mission with no signs of life .
does not move
, absurd ,
come in enormous packages
impetuousness
of all
upbeat
a deeply moving effort to put a human face on the travail of thousands of vietnamese
does give a taste of the burning man ethos , an appealing blend of counter-cultural idealism and hedonistic creativity .
acting that could be any flatter
kinetic life
renders
9
about people
chew on
does what should seem impossible : it makes serial killer jeffrey dahmer boring
choose the cliff-notes
the basic plot
unforgettably stupid stunts
as high
only time
than it should be
cleverness , wit or any other kind of intelligent humor
the shadows of motown
state property does n't end up being very inspiring or insightful .
depleted yesterday
complain
bob crane
the sorriest
philippe mora 's
tremendous piece
a subversive element
at a red felt sharpie pen
despite their ideological differences
to suddenly transpose himself into another character
fascinate in their recklessness .
as easily
not memorable
inept filmmaking
this disappointed by a movie in a long time
student film
can think of
a story ,
it apart is the vision that taymor , the avant garde director of broadway 's the lion king and the film titus , brings .
need of some trims and a more chemistry between its stars
great fun
avoids easy sentiments and explanations
is going to happen
somewhat cumbersome
safe
of those based-on-truth stories that persuades you , with every scene , that it could never really have happened this way
what 's most memorable about circuit is that it 's shot on digital video , whose tiny camera enables shafer to navigate spaces both large ... and small ... with considerable aplomb .
italicized
treasured
stunts
two young women whose lives were as claustrophic , suffocating and chilly as the attics to which they were inevitably consigned
one part romance novel ,
the slightly flawed -lrb- and fairly unbelievable -rrb- finale ,
may have to keep on looking .
's always fun to watch
, the emotions seem authentic
emptiness and maddeningly
may lull you to sleep
classical
combines psychological drama , sociological reflection , and high-octane thriller .
departs from his fun friendly demeanor in exchange for a darker unnerving role .
should pay money for what we can get on television for free
robinson 's web of suspense matches the page-turning frenzy that clancy creates .
primitive murderer
want to put for that effort
a talk
does have one saving grace .
looking for them
a bodice-ripper for intellectuals
skins comes as a welcome , if downbeat , missive from a forgotten front
the power of the huston performance ,
only blockbusters
the story is lacking any real emotional impact , and
catalog every bodily fluids gag in there 's something about mary and devise a parallel clone-gag
to families and church meetings
enough sweet and traditional romantic comedy to counter the crudity
george
lacking the broader vision that has seen certain trek films ...
play out realistically if not always fairly .
reports
the ensemble players
should keep you reasonably entertained
serviceability , but
front and center
for the ways people of different ethnicities talk to and about others outside the group
that i truly enjoyed most of mostly martha while i ne
the story 's scope and pageantry are mesmerizing , and mr. day-lewis roars with leonine power
's quite enough to lessen the overall impact the movie could have had
it more than makes up for in drama , suspense , revenge , and romance .
clancy thriller
at its own breezy , distracted rhythms
charismatic and
escape from new york series
return to neverland manages to straddle the line between another classic for the company
if you are willing to do this , then you so crazy !
not well-acted
young or
' and
take on courtroom movies , a few nifty twists that are so crucial to the genre and another first-rate performance by top-billed star bruce willis .
for the movie 's failings
being memorable
ground
majidi 's direction has never been smoother or more confident .
its heart ,
surf movies
a mess in a lot of ways
, unholy hokum .
terrifically entertaining
while there are times when the film 's reach exceeds its grasp
combat footage
a charmer
helm a more traditionally plotted popcorn thriller
the film is really closer to porn than a serious critique of what 's wrong with this increasingly pervasive aspect of gay culture .
various amusing sidekicks
a subtlety
well-done film
snuck under my feet
for a lot of baby boomers
easy to swallow
she seeks
lose track of ourselves by trying
as drama , monsoon
a movie as you can imagine
like that smith , he 's not making fun of these people , he 's not laughing at them .
vastly improved germanic version
from a distance
cribbing any of their intelligence
shabby digital photography
nicest thing
being recognized as the man who bilked unsuspecting moviegoers
those around him in the cutthroat world of children 's television
, the attention process tends to do a little fleeing of its own .
the rollerball sequences
painting
pulls off the feat with aplomb
capability
dying and going
to spoil things
had no obvious directing
garcia and jagger
fast-forward
plods along methodically
your heart in ways
instead , it 'll only put you to sleep .
great artistic significance
is virtually impossible
clean-cut dahmer -lrb- jeremy renner -rrb- and fiendish
this alarming production , adapted from anne rice 's novel the vampire chronicles
breakthrough
a david and goliath story
a stale , overused cocktail
in imax format
drill
the move
to be that rarity among sequels
` perfection
so crisp
good and ambitious
hefty helping
amaze
smugly
pablum
the closest thing to the experience of space travel
sale
this conflict
destructive
ultimately feels like just one more in the long line of films this year about the business of making movies .
comes down to whether you can tolerate leon barlow .
a movie-movie than a funny and weird meditation on hollywood , success , artistic integrity and intellectual bankruptcy
the game of love
brainless , but enjoyably over-the-top , the retro gang melodrama ,
those gay filmmakers who have used the emigre experience to explore same-sex culture in ways that elude the more nationally settled
an unholy mess , driven by the pathetic idea that if you shoot something on crummy-looking videotape , it must be labelled ` hip ' , ` innovative ' and ` realistic ' .
that prove more potent and riveting than the unlikely story of sarah and harrison
traditions
women 's
it 's black hawk down with more heart .
off more than it can chew by linking the massacre
never moves beyond their surfaces
carlito 's way
there is a strong directorial stamp on every frame of this stylish film that is able to visualize schizophrenia but is still confident enough to step back and look at the sick character with a sane eye .
chills the characters , reducing our emotional stake in the outcome of `` intacto 's '' dangerous and seductively stylish game
into their very minds
step wrong
too derivative to stand on its own as the psychological thriller it purports to be .
high school students
to do in case of fire
churlish
, all you can do is admire the ensemble players and wonder what the point of it is .
had more fun watching spy than i had with most of the big summer movies
utilizing
inevitable hollywood remake
a weird and wonderful comedy
bogging down in a barrage of hype
an underplayed melodrama about family dynamics and dysfunction
flailing
to see a three-dimensional , average , middle-aged woman 's experience of self-discovery handled with such sensitivity
, on the other hand , will be ahead of the plot at all times
to give themselves a better lot in life than the ones
its insanely staged ballroom scene
fancy table
cape
do it one more time , as far as
infuses the film
this would-be ` james bond
give the audience
magnificent swooping aerial shots
anemic , pretentious
this side of a horror spoof , which they is n't
most uncanny
with a solid pedigree both in front of and , more specifically , behind the camera
botched in execution
a big box
stance
is a skateboard film as social anthropology ...
the training and dedication
quirky inner selves
's all pretty
you are watching them
its unhurried narrative
profound cinema
tension , eloquence , spiritual challenge -- things that have made the original new testament stories so compelling for 20 centuries
make often enough
bungling the big stuff
perceptions of guilt and innocence , of good guys and bad
holiday box office pie
it traps audiences in a series of relentlessly nasty situations that we would pay a considerable ransom not to be looking at .
covers just about every cliche in the compendium about crass , jaded movie types and the phony baloney movie biz .
the film itself -- as well its delightful cast -- is so breezy , pretty and gifted , it really won my heart
that you feel what they feel
to avoid the ghetto of sentimental chick-flicks by treating female follies with a satirical style
standard
scherfig , who has had a successful career in tv
for attention it nearly breaks its little neck trying to perform entertaining tricks
with a terrific screenplay and fanciful direction
to see the same old thing in a tired old setting
's difficult to imagine that a more confused , less interesting and more sloppily made film could possibly come down the road in 2002
approach to the workplace
no level whatsoever for me
departs
tinseltown assembly line
that was n't at least watchable
the modern master
various wet t-shirt and shower scenes
is a non-stop funny feast of warmth , colour and cringe .
as a former gong show addict
fear and paranoia
, but to his legend
the movie 's ultimate point -- that everyone should be themselves -- is trite , but the screenwriter and director michel gondry restate it to the point of ridiculousness
leave the theater with more questions than answers
caper movies that 's hardly any fun to watch
a red bridge
pays off and
women from venus and men from mars
stands still in more ways that one in clockstoppers , a sci-fi thriller as lazy as it is interminable .
is full of unhappy , two-dimensional characters who are anything but compelling
the film makes the viewer feel like the movie 's various victimized audience members after a while , but it also happens to be the movie 's most admirable quality
make this kind of idea work on screen
a terrific insider
the unhurried , low-key style
turns the stomach
$ 20 million ticket to ride a russian rocket
, dragon loses its fire midway , nearly flickering out by its perfunctory conclusion .
comes off like a hallmark commercial
one whose lessons are well worth revisiting as many times as possible
her fearlessness
it 's better suited for the history or biography channel , but there 's no arguing the tone of the movie - it leaves a bad taste in your mouth and questions on your mind
i prefer soderbergh 's concentration on his two lovers over tarkovsky 's mostly male , mostly patriarchal debating societies .
sons ,
draws on an elegant visual sense and a talent for easy , seductive pacing
a hollywood career
are moments of real pleasure to be found in sara sugarman 's whimsical comedy very annie-mary but not enough to sustain the film
so much that this arrogant richard pryor wannabe 's routine is offensive , puerile and unimaginatively foul-mouthed if it was at least funny
coming , as before , from the incongruous but chemically perfect teaming of crystal and de niro
domestic melodrama
is a mess .
insultingly
but emotionally
these were more repulsive than the first 30 or 40 minutes
barely manages for but a few seconds over its seemingly eternal running time to pique your interest , your imagination , your empathy or anything , really , save your disgust and your indifference .
that there is nothing distinguishing in a randall wallace film
moviemaking ever
wacky , different , unusual , even nutty
a frankenstein mishmash that careens from dark satire to cartoonish slapstick
raucously
close to the ground
a certain poignancy in light of his recent death
ignore the more problematic aspects of brown 's life
of this picture
very silly
scooby doo
little atmosphere
old fashioned spooks
its compelling mix
into an argentine retread of `` iris '' or `` american beauty
splashy and
unrepentantly
10 years
strong and unforced supporting cast
a particularly dark moment
young person
gloom
unabashed sweetness
the april 2002 instalment of the american war for independence , complete with loads of cgi and bushels of violence , but not a drop of human blood .
uncinematic
in addition to being very funny
america
the beautifully choreographed kitchen ballet is simple but absorbing .
horror and hellish conditions
it may scream low budget , but
both thematic content and narrative strength
it 's not as obnoxious as tom green 's freddie got fingered
the perfect cure
once too often
abrupt turn
knee-jerk moral sanctimony
fresh point
's as if a bored cage spent the duration of the film 's shooting schedule waiting to scream : `` got aids yet ? ''
camera sense
romantic comedy
lifeless execution
the ludicrous '
supporting players
, sweet , and intermittently hilarious
trot
watchable up until the point where the situations and the dialogue spin hopelessly out of control -- that is to say , when carol kane appears on the screen
shekhar
portraiture
being `` in the mood '' to view a movie as harrowing and painful as the grey zone
contains
flounders
of war
the film 's only missteps
an old-fashioned but emotionally stirring adventure tale of the kind they rarely make anymore .
depressing ,
of 51 ways
it 's the type of film about growing up that we do n't see often enough these days : realistic , urgent , and not sugarcoated in the least .
that its luckiest viewers will be seated next to one of those ignorant
sorts ,
mixed results
that plays like a 95-minute commercial for nba properties
amateurishly square
the fine line
`` b +
's been done before but never so vividly or with so much passion .
wickedly funny , visually engrossing , never boring , this movie challenges us to think about the ways we consume pop culture .
marked by acute writing and a host of splendid performances .
as he wanted
one of the most curiously depressing
surf shots
crossed
wickedly funny , visually engrossing ,
remains the real masterpiece
're really
capturing inner-city life during the reagan years
characters or
created a substantive movie
is never especially clever and
you can drive right by it without noticing anything special , save for a few comic turns , intended and otherwise .
this one is certainly well-meaning ,
best
large-scale
gives an intriguing twist to the french coming-of-age genre .
that the lack of linearity is the point of emotional and moral departure for protagonist alice
a call for justice for two crimes from which many of us have not yet recovered
discloses almost nothing
seemingly irreconcilable situation
is working properly .
overtly
how thoroughly unrewarding all of this
either you 're willing to go with this claustrophobic concept or you 're not .
fred schepisi 's film is paced at a speed that is slow to those of us in middle age and deathly slow to any teen .
off a spark or two
, he 's the god of second chances '
desire to purge the world of the tooth and claw of human power
he has actually bothered to construct a real story this time .
by its funny , moving yarn that holds up well after two decades
another routine hollywood frightfest
talent and
after-school tv special
, the viewer expects something special but instead gets -lrb- sci-fi -rrb- rehash .
to congratulate himself for having the guts to confront it
librarian -lrb- orlando jones -rrb-
tov to a film about a family 's joyous life
softly belongs firmly in the so-bad-it 's - good camp .
libretto
that day
excruciatingly unfunny and
vulgar
to look at a red felt sharpie pen without disgust , a thrill , or the giggles
to the level of marginal competence
without once denying the hardscrabble lives of people on the economic fringes of margaret thatcher 's ruinous legacy
salute just
wo n't do it one more time , as far as
might sound to the typical pax
he or anyone else could chew
, you 're engulfed by it .
's a smart , solid , kinetically-charged spy flick worthy of a couple hours of summertime and a bucket of popcorn
the artwork
look at how western foreign policy - however well intentioned - can wreak havoc in other cultures .
just did n't care
sea 's
then -- strangely -- these wane to an inconsistent and ultimately unsatisfying drizzle
bluer
of her passionate , tumultuous affair with musset
we demand of the director
saturday night live-style parody , '70s blaxploitation films and goofball action comedy
unlike those in moulin rouge , are crisp and purposeful without overdoing it
analgesic balm
there very , very slowly
quitting will prove absorbing to american audiences
destin
unless you 're an absolute raving star wars junkie
there 's just not much lurking below its abstract surface
tiresome
the english
rise-and-fall
elfriede jelinek 's
find their own rhythm
mishmash .
inject her pure fantasy character , melanie carmichael , with a massive infusion of old-fashioned hollywood magic
a work of extraordinary journalism , but it is also a work of deft and subtle poetry
language
undone by anachronistic quick edits and occasional jarring glimpses of a modern theater audience watching the events unfold
scarpia
pasach
at a collaboration between damaged people
is an insultingly inept and artificial examination of grief and its impacts upon the relationships of the survivors .
the year 2002 has conjured up more coming-of-age stories than seem possible , but take care of my cat emerges as the very best of them .
were it not for de niro 's participation
more tacky and reprehensible
sentimentalizing it or
confusing and horrifying vision
firmly director john stainton has his tongue in his cheek
calm us of our daily ills and bring out joys in our lives that we never knew
a tragic dimension
have taken the protagonists a full hour to determine that in order to kill a zombie you must shoot it in the head
excruciatingly unfunny and pitifully unromantic
so desperately
ganesh 's
pleasant from start
bundling the flowers of perversity , comedy and romance
at once both refreshingly different and
cutting-edge
of setting this blood-soaked tragedy of murderous ambition in the era of richard nixon
means ` schmaltzy
is enough to make you put away the guitar , sell the amp , and apply to medical school .
jean-claud
a particularly good film
a new angle
covers huge , heavy topics in a bland , surfacey way that does n't offer any insight into why , for instance , good things happen to bad people .
melodramatic and predictable
sweet , genuine
mind-numbingly awful that you hope britney wo n't do it one more time , as far as movies are concerned .
for most movies
the goodwill the first half of his movie generates by orchestrating a finale that is impenetrable and dull
this wild film
overstuffed and
every facet
its focus always appears questionable
bart freundlich 's
comes off as a long
muster
is nicely shot
with kids
this creed
is a negligible work of manipulation , an exploitation piece doing its usual worst to guilt-trip parents
mount a cogent defense of the film as entertainment , or even performance art , although the movie does leave you marveling at these guys ' superhuman capacity to withstand pain
in the morning
this well-meaning , beautifully produced film
or that the battery on your watch has died .
absurdities and crudities
deep vein
rather shapeless
comes off like a particularly amateurish episode of bewitched that takes place during spring break .
walking-dead
drama\/action flick
unchanged dullard
vapid and
far-fetched premise , convoluted plot , and thematic mumbo jumbo about destiny and redemptive love .
would n't matter so much that this arrogant richard pryor wannabe 's routine is offensive , puerile and unimaginatively foul-mouthed if it was at least funny
's a wise and powerful tale of race and culture forcefully told , with superb performances throughout
, it has a more colorful , more playful tone than his other films .
circular structure
something vital about the movie
seller
most remarkable not because of its epic scope , but because of the startling intimacy
become a household name on the basis of his first starring vehicle
so sloppily written and cast that you can not believe anyone more central to the creation of bugsy than the caterer
it does because -lrb- the leads -rrb- are such a companionable couple
the entire point of a shaggy dog story , of course , is that it goes nowhere , and
, presents weighty issues
one reason
, you might want to check it out
to a formulaic bang-bang , shoot-em-up scene at the conclusion
found its audience ,
eyre is on his way to becoming the american indian spike lee .
this new version of e.t.
how realistically nuanced a robert de niro performance can be when he is not more lucratively engaged in the shameless self-caricature of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb- and ` analyze that , ' promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year
a humanistic message
reflections
in i spy
of our times
character portrait
in the
frustration
so insatiable it absorbs all manner of lame entertainment , as long as 3-year-olds
the core of what it actually means to face your fears
wait to see it then
in which two not very absorbing characters are engaged in a romance
'd prefer a simple misfire
been in a more ambitious movie
a great story
amuse or
to be anything more
insurrection
too bleak , too pessimistic
there 's the plot , and a maddeningly insistent and repetitive piano score that made me want to scream .
the piano teacher is not an easy film .
exaggerated , stylized humor throughout
has its moments in looking at the comic effects of jealousy
more than a decade
famine
central idea way
shot in rich , shadowy black-and-white , devils chronicles
simone , ''
reminds us of our own responsibility to question what is told as the truth
ploddingly sociological commentary
1979
for the holiday season
walking around a foreign city with stunning architecture
very well written and directed with brutal honesty and respect for its audience .
resumes
as operatic
a thoughtful , reverent portrait of what is essentially a subculture , with its own rules regarding love and family , governance and hierarchy .
has all but lost
the seesawing of the general 's fate in the arguments of competing lawyers has the stomach-knotting suspense of a legal thriller , while the testimony of witnesses lends the film a resonant undertone of tragedy .
as beautiful ,
avoid a fatal mistake in the modern era
a toss-up between presiding over the end of cinema as we know it and another night of delightful hand shadows
alexandre dumas classic
humane
all the religious and civic virtues that hold society in place are in tatters
looks like an action movie
quickly sinks into by-the-numbers territory .
dong never pushes for insights beyond the superficial tensions of the dynamic he 's dissecting , and the film settles too easily along the contours of expectation
the pandering to a moviegoing audience dominated by young males is all too calculated
the film sounds like the stuff of lurid melodrama , but
theatre '
rifkin 's -rrb-
fools who saw quentin tarantino 's handful of raucous gangster films and branched out into their own pseudo-witty copycat interpretations
find a compelling dramatic means of addressing a complex situation
littered with zero-dimensional , unlikable characters and hackneyed , threadbare comic setups
go your emotions ,
heralds something special
is given life when a selection appears in its final form -lrb- in `` last dance '' -rrb-
has to cope with the pesky moods of jealousy
of cameras and souls
, it stays in formula -- which is a waste of de niro , mcdormand and the other good actors in the cast
past dead
, tongue-in-cheek
it lacks the zest
respect and
a diverse and astonishingly articulate cast of palestinian and israeli children .
a fascinating glimpse of urban life
come from the script 's insistence on providing deep emotional motivation for each and every one of abagnale 's antics
makes it worth the trip to the theatre
of static set ups , not much camera movement , and most of the scenes
does not really
the writing is tight and truthful , full of funny situations and honest observations
as the scenes of torture and self-mutilation
the one thing this wild film
most improbable feat
pretty well
evenly
southern bore-athon .
as any ` comedy '
his trademark
agony
their lungs
go around , with music and laughter
a first-time actor
treat .
its content , look , and
brushes
because the consciously dumbed-down approach wears thin
have gone straight to video
to say
cedar
still-inestimable
they trot out the conventional science-fiction elements of bug-eyed monsters and futuristic women in skimpy clothes
's left
monkey
can not even be dubbed hedonistic
seinfeld 's real life
a masterful work of art of their own
do we really need the tiger beat version
realistic '
like a 10-course banquet
quite so
making this character understandable , in getting under her skin
many young people
camera work
shakespearean
better than inconsequential
monsters to blame for all that
tv actors
wrestler
etched
characteristically engorged and sloppy
smug and cartoonish
new way
holistic
raimi and
compassion ,
stick to his day job
peculiarly
leave feeling like you 've endured a long workout without your pulse ever racing
this film 's impressive performances and adept direction
makes sense
resulted in a smoother , more focused narrative without sacrificing any of the cultural intrigue
irreverent
ace japanimator hayao miyazaki 's
an inexplicable , utterly distracting blunder at the very end
what we get
get on a board and , uh , shred , dude
is distinctly ordinary
desperately sinks further and further into comedy futility .
moving moments and an intelligent subtlety
hectic
is given a full workout .
to pass up ,
ca n't help but feel ` stoked
fury
about the arduous journey of a sensitive young girl through a series of foster homes and a fierce struggle to pull free from her dangerous and domineering mother
making his own style
raw-nerved
to the cinematic canon , which , at last count , numbered 52 different versions
the adventures of pluto nash
self-destructive man
to match the words of nijinsky 's diaries
drifts aimlessly for 90 minutes before lodging in the cracks of that ever-growing category
mapquest
standard disney animated fare , with enough creative energy and wit to entertain all ages .
of unconditional
the trials of henry kissinger is a remarkable piece of filmmaking ... because you get it .
has a way of seeping into your consciousness ,
mind crappy movies as much as adults , provided there 's lots of cute animals and clumsy people
more shapely than the two-hour version released here in 1990
been , pardon the pun
dark , gritty , sometimes funny little gem
probe
humans , only hairier
by editing
golden book
illiterate
permeates
these women ,
the respective charms
the variety of tones in spielberg 's work
little green men
banal as the telling may be
be churlish to begrudge anyone for receiving whatever consolation that can be found in dragonfly
both leads
about its capacity
the bottom tier
gives an especially poignant portrait of her friendship with the never flagging legal investigator david presson .
if s&m seems like a strange route to true love
playing a role of almost bergmanesque intensity
, what the hell .
the peculiar egocentricities of the acting breed
not far down the line
, whatever flaws igby goes down may possess , it is undeniably that
makes sense that he went back to school to check out the girls
hong kong 's
its metaphors are opaque enough to avoid didacticism
had a week to live
respectable but
cherry orchard
a sloppy , amusing comedy that proceeds from a stunningly unoriginal premise .
debuts by an esteemed writer-actor .
... is , also , frequently hilarious .
courtroom
the chilly anonymity of the environments where so many of us spend so much of our time
about mental illness
michael gondry
masterfully
is such a perfect medium for children
-lrb- the cockettes -rrb- provides a window into a subculture hell-bent on expressing itself in every way imaginable . '
book-on-tape
an exploration of the paranoid impulse
graced with the kind of social texture and realism that would be foreign in american teen comedies .
, quasi-improvised
needless
it is n't as quirky as it thinks it is and its comedy is generally mean-spirited
takes aim at contemporary southern adolescence and
unfolds predictably
a fairly slow paced
never rises above easy , cynical potshots at morally bankrupt characters ...
translation :
is a flop with the exception of about six gags that really work .
each other and themselves
equipment
to blade ii
arrived for an incongruous summer playoff ,
refracting
, the movie bogs down in insignificance , saying nothing about kennedy 's assassination and revealing nothing about the pathology it pretends to investigate .
beyond the astute direction of cardoso and beautifully detailed performances by all of the actors
, i ca n't say for sure
the worst elements
on standard horror flick formula
real emotional business
may rate as the most magical and most fun family fare of this or any recent holiday season
seems to be missing a great deal of the acerbic repartee of the play .
a noble teacher
exciting new filmmaker
disney movies are made of
as a generational signpost
quirky characters and an engaging story
is pure , exciting moviemaking .
tier
the subject matter that ultimately defeated the film ... it was the unfulfilling , incongruous , `` wait a second
wry humor
augmented
is n't really
-lrb- watts -rrb-
is said and done
cipherlike
cliched dialogue rip
unsurprisingly
has a childlike quality about it
if it were n't silly
as pulp fiction and get shorty
will be pleased to discover that tian 's meticulous talent has not withered during his enforced hiatus .
tarkovsky 's mostly male , mostly patriarchal debating societies
always the prettiest pictures that tell the best story
abject
see a movie that takes such a speedy swan dive from `` promising '' to `` interesting '' to `` familiar '' before landing squarely on `` stupid ''
has all the scenic appeal of a cesspool .
sit through than this hastily dubbed disaster
the ensemble cast , the flat dialogue by vincent r. nebrida or the gutless direction by laurice guillen
most mornings
maid in manhattan
a $ 40 million version
's not only dull
drama\/character study
unexamined lives
sticks , really ,
a movie with a ` children 's ' song that includes the line ` my stepdad 's not mean , he 's just adjusting '
-lrb- moore 's -rrb- better at fingering problems than finding solutions .
intended , er ,
an aging filmmaker
needed more emphasis on the storytelling and less
consider this a diss
every bit as much
anger and
been a melodramatic , lifetime channel-style anthology
a bore
of the nation
blair witch
, like life , is n't much fun without the highs and lows
is this film 's chief draw
be appreciated equally as an abstract frank tashlin comedy and as a playful recapitulation of the artist 's career
've rarely been given .
be favorably compared to das boot
and rather silly
b-movie scum
the film 's appeal has a lot to do with the casting of juliette binoche as sand , who brings to the role her pale , dark beauty and characteristic warmth .
remove spider-man the movie from its red herring surroundings and it 's apparent that this is one summer film that satisfies
a lot of quick cutting and blurry step-printing to goose things up
contrived , overblown and tie-in ready
, double-pistoled , ballistic-pyrotechnic hong kong action
that one eventually resents having to inhale this gutter romancer 's secondhand material
fall together
animated by an energy that puts the dutiful efforts of more disciplined grade-grubbers to shame
's telling that his funniest moment comes when he falls about ten feet onto his head
, crossroads comes up shorter than britney 's cutoffs .
an unremittingly ugly movie to look at , listen to , and think about
of heaven , west of hell
margin
startled
the sweetest thing leaves an awful sour taste .
strip it of all its excess debris , and you 'd have a 90-minute , four-star movie
a few rather than
... a sweetly affecting story about four sisters who are coping , in one way or another , with life 's endgame .
the film 's winning tone
redeems
a funny and well-contructed black comedy where the old adage `` be careful what you wish for ''
has much to learn .
it started to explore the obvious voyeuristic potential of ` hypertime '
banter
checking out at theaters
both hugely entertaining and uplifting
hard to tell who is chasing who or why
, for the most part , credible
white culture ,
's a work of enthralling drama
brawny and
exhaustion , from watching a movie that is dark -lrb- dark green , to be exact -rrb- ,
far more successful , if considerably less ambitious ,
the cockettes ' camera craziness
is on its way
but it 's just too too much
, i fear ,
the big fight
has all the right elements
wry
statham
bring on the battle bots , please !
dragon drama
until it goes off the rails in its final 10 or 15 minutes , wendigo , larry fessenden 's spooky new thriller , is a refreshingly smart and newfangled variation on several themes derived from far less sophisticated and knowing horror films .
it 's more enjoyable than i expected , though , and that 's because the laughs come from fairly basic comedic constructs
topics that could make a sailor
quirky , odd movies
dirty old man
that it comes off as annoying rather than charming .
could this
does n't really go anywhere .
dickens evergreen
more of the dilemma
really , really good
of disguise 24\/7
it certainly wo n't win any honors
endless rain
a tired , predictable
's forgivable that the plot feels
redundant and
a finely tuned mood
, diverting and modest
in a well-balanced fashion
equlibrium
any genre
the main characters are until the film is well under way -- and yet it 's hard to stop watching
we , today , can prevent its tragic waste of life
deliver some tawdry kicks .
in terms of plot or acting
clotted with heavy-handed symbolism , dime-store psychology and endless scenic shots that make 105 minutes seem twice as long
despite several attempts at lengthy dialogue scenes ,
and often-funny drama
the story of matthew shepard
minor ,
abandon their scripts and go where the moment takes them
road to perdition does display greatness , and it 's worth seeing
who stumble into rules expecting a slice of american pie hijinks starring the kid from dawson 's creek
wes craven 's presence
the surprisingly somber conclusion
the most irresponsible picture
than anything else
preemptive
showtime is n't particularly assaultive , but it can still make you feel that you never want to see another car chase , explosion or gunfight again .
urgency and
the guys is a somber trip worth taking .
in the face of death
if schwentke were fulfilling a gross-out quota for an anticipated audience demographic instead of shaping the material to fit the story
` in this poor remake of such a well loved classic , parker exposes the limitations of his skill and the basic flaws in his vision . '
take us by surprise ...
oily
heaven is one such beast
the excitement of such '50s flicks
really happened
first script
world implodes
's the scariest of sadists
is undeniably subversive and involving in its bold presentation
the pulse never disappears entirely
adam sandler 's eight crazy nights grows on you -- like a rash .
molto superficiale
just never gets off the ground .
misty
that you 've wasted nearly two hours of your own precious life with this silly little puddle of a movie
walk out of the good girl with mixed emotions -- disapproval of justine combined with a tinge of understanding for her actions .
only occasionally satirical and never fresh
grab
into their own brightly colored dreams
self-critical , behind-the-scenes navel-gazing kaufman
mitch davis 's wall
of yiddish culture and language
make watching such a graphic treatment of the crimes bearable
his own birthday party
boyd
`` the turntable is now outselling the electric guitar ... ''
to so many silent movies , newsreels and the like
where the thematic ironies are too obvious and the sexual politics too smug
the great equalizer that can calm us of our daily ills and bring out joys in our lives that we never knew
marginal members
george lucas returns as a visionary with a tale full of nuance and character dimension .
toback 's heidegger - and
find little new
some of it
amuses
i -rrb-
that ask the audience to meet them halfway and connect the dots instead of having things all spelled out
partner
this strenuously unconventional movie is supposed to be
crass and insulting homage
serious , poetic , earnest and -- sadly -- dull
oh-so-important category
the most wondrous of all hollywood fantasies -- and the apex of steven spielberg 's misunderstood career
a forceful drama of an alienated executive who re-invents himself
despite the gratuitous cinematic distractions impressed upon it , is still good fun .
a good three days
of new inspiration in it
leaving you with some laughs and a smile on your face
constantly unfulfilling
impressive stagings
-lrb- aliens come to earth -rrb-
delivers the sexy razzle-dazzle that everyone , especially movie musical fans , has been hoping for
if the filmmakers were worried
provides no easy answers , but offers a compelling investigation of faith versus intellect
to be discerned here that producers would be well to heed
, multi-layered and profoundly humanist -lrb- not to mention gently political -rrb- meditation
a great cast and a wonderful but sometimes confusing flashback movie about growing up in a dysfunctional family .
, the answer is clear : not easily and , in the end , not well enough .
darker
immediately
naipaul fans may be disappointed .
broder 's
offering instead with its unflinching gaze a measure of faith in the future
french hip-hop ,
follows the basic plot trajectory of nearly every schwarzenegger film
special effects tossed in
the warden 's daughter -rrb-
sydney 's
a consideration that the murderer never game his victims
a block of snow
only one
k-19 will not go down in the annals of cinema as one of the great submarine stories , but
mehta simply wanted to update her beloved genre for the thousands of indians who fancy themselves too sophisticated for the cheese-laced spectacles that pack 'em in on the subcontinent
civil
to cartoonish slapstick
borscht
like an extreme action-packed film with a hint of humor
be more interesting than any of the character dramas , which never reach satisfying conclusions
porridge
the jokes ,
surface psychodramatics
the last one
the live-action scenes with animated sequences
profanity
bore-athon .
innocent
self-congratulation
has seen certain trek films
the 1960s rebellion was misdirected : you ca n't fight your culture .
the middle east struggle
welles groupie\/scholar peter bogdanovich took a long time to do it , but
surveillance technologies
deep down , i realized the harsh reality of my situation : i would leave the theater with a lower i.q. than when i had entered
exists to try to eke out an emotional tug of the heart , one which it fails to get
calibre
is pretty diverting
mind-bender .
of a turkey
titled generic jennifer lopez romantic comedy
a boring , pretentious muddle that uses a sensational , real-life 19th-century crime as a metaphor for
driver
one well-timed explosion in a movie
ryder
there 's ... an underlying old world sexism to monday morning that undercuts its charm
current political climate
offers chills
an oddly fascinating depiction
with a twist
while not for every taste , this often very funny collegiate gross-out comedy goes a long way toward restoring the luster of the national lampoon film franchise , too long reduced to direct-to-video irrelevancy .
than your average film
consciousness
perfect family film
gong li
squeeze
can not make a delightful comedy centering on food
a ripping good yarn
dupe the viewer into taking it all as very important simply because the movie is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product
commercial break
the otherwise good-naturedness of mr. deeds , with its embrace of sheer goofiness and cameos of less
art and heart
director paul cox 's unorthodox , abstract approach
delete key
to give voice to the other side
the movie in a superficial way , while never sure what its purpose was
dover kosashvili
lacks
by studio standards
kill
how things will turn out
intensely lived
watch snatch again
the heart of the film
invulnerable
to build a feel-good fantasy around a vain dictator-madman is off-putting , to say the least , not to mention inappropriate and wildly undeserved .
of their time -lrb- including mine -rrb- on something very inconsequential
truckzilla
this too-long , spoofy update of shakespeare 's macbeth
about as interesting
exciting documentary
appropriately cynical social commentary aside , # 9 never quite ignites .
is a searing album of remembrance from those who , having survived , suffered most .
in the most trouble
date nights were invented for .
ever knew about generating suspense
of the big fight
unrelentingly grim --
is a fragmented film
the pack of paint-by-number romantic comedies
and , more specifically , behind the camera
remember it
the kind of insouciance embedded in the sexy demise of james dean
made to air on pay cable to offer some modest amusements when one has nothing else to watch .
a droll , bitchy frolic which pokes fun at the price of popularity and small-town pretension in the lone star state
medem may have disrobed most of the cast , leaving their bodies exposed ,
what 's the russian word for wow !? '
, the movie completely transfixes the audience .
is tepid and tedious .
sparkling , often hilarious romantic jealousy comedy ... attal looks so much like a young robert deniro that it seems the film should instead be called ` my husband is travis bickle ' .
remembering this refreshing visit
york and l.a.
cute factor
the hilarious writer-director himself
enough vices
is sentimental but feels free to offend
paints a grand picture of an era
most fragmented charms
dating wars
kubrick-meets-spielberg exercise
more cerebral
tight , brisk 85-minute screwball thriller
a smart , steamy mix of road movie , coming-of-age story and political satire
gobble
that `
is n't talking a talk that appeals to me
its utterly misplaced earnestness
finds no way to entertain or inspire its viewers
the film is filled with humorous observations about the general absurdity of modern life as seen through the eyes outsiders , but deftly manages to avoid many of the condescending stereotypes that so often plague films dealing with the mentally ill
resourceful amnesiac
dana carvey and
so watchable
left thinking the only reason to make the movie is because present standards allow for plenty of nudity
heidi 's trip
will find little of interest in this film , which is often preachy and poorly acted .
a bit cold and
consistency
too bad .
are familiar with , and makes you care about music you may not have heard before .
very stylish and beautifully photographed , but far more
glows
reasonable
dog days
$ 50-million us budget
a point of view
sanctimony , self-awareness , self-hatred and self-determination
based on true events , ''
probing why a guy with his talent ended up in a movie this bad
with second helpings of love , romance , tragedy , false dawns , real dawns , comic relief , two separate crises during marriage ceremonies , and the lush scenery of the cotswolds
camp or parody
it happens to cover your particular area of interest
that rare family movie -- genuine and sweet
reassuring
-lrb- carvey 's -rrb- characters are both overplayed and exaggerated , but then again , subtlety has never been his trademark
a worthwhile documentary , whether you 're into rap or not , even if it may still leave you wanting more answers as the credits roll .
quite
i admit it
in the mediocre end of the pool
taking insane liberties and
nothing but an episode of smackdown
to find an unblinking , flawed humanity
jez butterworth , who manages to blast even the smallest sensitivities from the romance with his clamorous approach
the highest power of all is the power of love
be lulled into a coma
sensitive young girl
the film is really getting at
perfectly clear
, in the end ,
found his groove
guitar
does n't become smug or sanctimonious towards the audience .
finally has failed him .
similar obsessions
raised by white parents
a '60s
just about the best straight-up , old-school horror film of the last 15 years
eventually gets around to its real emotional business , striking deep chords of sadness .
indulged in
the messy emotions
fanciful thinkers
made-for-tv movie
of the film as entertainment
made-for-home-video
a more ambivalent set
the cinematic front
an unsolved murder and
is formula filmmaking
seem pretty unbelievable at times
ram dass 's
manages , with terrific flair , to keep the extremes of screwball farce and blood-curdling family intensity on one continuum .
tom green
from spring break
exquisite motion picture
, about schmidt instead comes far closer than many movies to expressing the way many of us live -- someplace between consuming self-absorption and insistently demanding otherness .
a movie , which normally is expected to have characters and a storyline
seen before from murphy
mugging
rosenthal -lrb- halloween ii -rrb- seems to have forgotten everything he ever knew about generating suspense .
rant
while it has definite weaknesses -- like a rather unbelievable love interest and a meandering ending -- this '60s caper film is a riveting , brisk delight .
bad
a give-me-an-oscar kind
push it through the audience 's meat grinder one more time
it 's not a very good movie in any objective sense
the bodily function jokes are about what you 'd expect , but there are rich veins of funny stuff in this movie .
ice cube is n't quite out of ripe screwball ideas , but friday after next spreads them pretty thin
an engaging and intimate first feature
might be over
earnest and well-meaning , and so stocked with talent ,
is still top-heavy with blazing guns , cheatfully filmed martial arts , disintegrating bloodsucker computer effects and jagged camera moves that serve no other purpose than to call attention to themselves
78
to an astonishingly witless script
have the restraint to fully realize them
of employment
enjoy good trash every now and then
comparing
's thanks to huston 's revelatory performance
see the same old thing
a vanity project
a moving essay about the specter of death , especially suicide .
comedy bits
an inspired portrait of male-ridden angst and
new avenues of discourse
writer and director otar iosseliani 's pleasant tale about a factory worker who escapes for a holiday in venice reveals how we all need a playful respite from the grind to refresh our souls .
plays giovanni , a psychiatrist who predictably finds it difficult to sustain interest in his profession after the family tragedy .
remains undiminished
jerusalem
guts and crazy beasts stalking men with guns though
to assess the quality of the manipulative engineering
cuba gooding jr. valiantly mugs his way through snow dogs , but even his boisterous energy fails to spark this leaden comedy .
he 's one bad dude
a lot of people
trudge out
is definitely its screenplay , both for the rhapsodic dialogue that jumps off the page , and for the memorable character creations .
from a minimalist funeral
kids should have a stirring time at this beautifully drawn movie .
listless ,
was undertaken
ms. mirren
on an artistic collaboration
fuse at least three dull plots
gone to manhattan and hell
such a
the film is way too full of itself ;
the kind of effectively creepy-scary thriller
looking for a smart , nuanced look at de sade and what might have happened at picpus
he 's unlikely to become a household name on the basis of his first starring vehicle .
it 's also not smart or barbed enough for older viewers
think of a very good reason
look almost shakespearean -- both in depth and breadth -- after watching this digital-effects-heavy , supposed family-friendly comedy
ca n't sustain it
a medium-grade network sitcom --
taken the protagonists a full hour
-lrb- about schmidt -rrb-
it maintains a cool distance from its material that is deliberately unsettling
... the story is far-flung , illogical , and plain stupid .
instead of film
well-characterized
terminally bland , painfully slow and needlessly confusing
of four decades back the springboard for a more immediate mystery in the present
a spy thriller like the bourne identity
phenomenal , water-born cinematography
is this movie
be prepared to cling to the edge of your seat , tense with suspense
stomps in hobnail boots over natalie babbitt 's gentle , endearing 1975 children 's novel
it would be churlish to begrudge anyone for receiving whatever consolation that can be found in dragonfly , yet
a great deal of thought
is a towering siren .
it 's likely that whatever you thought of the first production -- pro or con -- you 'll likely think of this one .
the scenes of chicago-based rock group wilco
a black hole of dullness
by all too clever complexity
sake
about a very human one
as subtle and touching as the son 's room
been better off staying on the festival circuit
's `
, quasi-shakespearean portrait
little to recommend snow dogs
for exaggeration
derry
rousing , g-rated family film
breathes extraordinary life into the private existence of the inuit people
harmed
'' were here
get by on humor that is not even as daring as john ritter 's glory days on three 's company
prehistoric
good material
peas
... the implication is kissinger may have decided that -- when it comes to truncheoning -- it 's better to give than to receive .
miss
silent , lumpish cipher
a solid base
are all direct-to-video stuff
fails to get
its lavish formalism
lost in the thin soup of canned humor
fine effort
the magic -lrb- and original running time -rrb- of ace japanimator hayao miyazaki 's spirited away
listless
of the huston performance
go down as the worst -- and only -- killer website movie of this or any other year
with mormon traditions
, it 's an adventure story and history lesson all in one .
love with its overinflated mythology
through clever makeup design
lo mein and general tso 's chicken barely give a thought to the folks who prepare and deliver it
three-hour effort
here 's yet another cool crime movie that actually manages to bring something new into the mix .
with a gobbler like this
of flavor and spice
spirit 's
kooky and overeager as it is spooky and subtly in love with myth
a supernatural mystery that does n't
interaction .
the most curiously depressing
're looking for a smart , nuanced look at de sade and what might have happened at picpus
the more glaring signs of this movie 's servitude to its superstar
as a landmark in film history
a fanciful drama about napoleon 's last years and his surprising discovery of love and humility .
the kahlo movie frida fans have been looking for
the word ` dog '
star\/producer
nobility of a sort
an hour or two
they could n't have done in half an hour
exploits -lrb- headbanger -rrb- stereotypes in good fun , while adding a bit of heart and unsettling subject matter .
like a giant commercial for universal studios , where much of the action takes place .
three short films and
be something
that has no point and goes nowhere
wait to see this terrific film with your kids -- if you do n't have kids borrow some
gets the tone just right
a cross between paul thomas anderson 's magnolia and david lynch 's mulholland dr.
cafeteria
flatulence
a quiet family drama
a mature
of involved talent
existence
i was sent a copyof this film to review on dvd .
the bucks to expend the full price for a date
each season
happening over and over
with its elbows sticking out where the knees should be
, potentially , of life
your neck so director nick cassavetes
is n't very funny .
kids borrow some
some of that extensive post-production
woody is afraid of biting the hand that has finally , to some extent , warmed up to him
unbearable when it is n't merely offensive .
to figure out the rules of the country bear universe
of a ticket
'll buy the criterion dvd
is the audience for cletis tout
has the courage of its convictions and excellent performances on its side .
at this time
creates a portrait of two strong men in conflict , inextricably entwined through family history , each seeing himself in the other , neither liking what he sees .
for a stiff wind
a movie
's a fun one .
're wrapped up in the characters , how they make their choices , and why
son of the bride
catch it ... if you can
reduces wertmuller 's social mores and politics to tiresome jargon
are times when you wish that the movie had worked a little harder to conceal its contrivances
this cinematic sandbox
i guess i come from a broken family ,
centered on that place , that time and that sport
love story for those intolerant of the more common saccharine genre
in world traveler and
it fails to have a heart , mind or humor of its own
focuses on human interaction rather than battle and action sequences
is , at its core ,
fills it with spirit , purpose and emotionally bruised characters who add up to more than body count
a large cast
nothing in the movie makes a convincing case that one woman 's broken heart outweighs all the loss we witness
portrays their cartoon counterparts well ... but quite
no , paralyzed --
for much of a movie
, new-agey tone
emotionally predictable or bland
what 's missing
leaping from one arresting image to another
obvious -lrb- je-gyu is -rrb-
the beautiful , unusual music is this film 's chief draw , but its dreaminess may lull you to sleep .
the outcome of `` intacto 's '' dangerous and
its standard formula
nothing short of refreshing
, ' i feel better already .
cinema '
this long-on-the-shelf , point-and-shoot exercise in gimmicky crime drama
dared
thoroughly
between heartbreak and rebellion
a funny film .
it would have felt like a cheat
sit still for two hours and
its visual virtuosity
descends into such message-mongering moralism that its good qualities are obscured
getting together before a single frame had been shot and collectively
watching the chemistry between freeman and judd , however , almost makes this movie worth seeing .
about the pitfalls of bad behavior
a fresh approach
a familiar ring
more re-creations of all those famous moments
charming than in about a boy
no good answer to that one
shared by the nation
work us over , with second helpings of love , romance , tragedy , false dawns , real dawns , comic relief , two separate crises during marriage ceremonies , and the lush scenery of the cotswolds
as an introduction to the man 's theories and influence
this new zealand coming-of-age movie
claustrophobia
darned if your toes wo n't still be tapping
benefits from serendipity but also reminds us of our own responsibility to question what is told as the truth
arguments
a high-end john hughes comedy ,
far from heaven
` right-thinking ' films
defensive
head cutter
monte cristo
all-star
long gone
north korea 's
hurts to watch .
thrill you
of living mug shots
, realistic portrayal
notorious c.h.o. hits all the verbal marks it should .
dark and bittersweet twist
enigma ' is the kind of engaging historical drama that hollywood appears to have given up on in favor of sentimental war movies in the vein of ` we were soldiers . '
estranged gay and lesbian children
gerardo vera
'll derive from this choppy and sloppy affair
all relationships
by something
theology
bland but harmless .
director michael cacoyannis
several old themes
under ninety minute
a great job of anchoring the characters in the emotional realities of middle age
, and fearlessness
page-turning
does n't bring you into the characters so much as it has you study them
the barriers finally prove to be too great
the new zealand and cook island locations
glucose sentimentality
to the afghani refugees who streamed across its borders , desperate for work and food
cheap ,
moonlight mile , better judgment be damned
the target audience -lrb-
's about as convincing as any other arnie musclefest , but
his life drew to a close
like a cousin
the pop-up comments
hands-off approach
closely
chilly son
that falls far short of the peculiarly moral amorality of -lrb- woo 's -rrb- best work
will be hinge from a personal threshold of watching sad but endearing characters do extremely unconventional things .
the hot chick ,
seem to keep upping the ante on each other , just as their characters do in the film .
can only assume that the jury who bestowed star hoffman 's brother gordy with the waldo salt screenwriting award at 2002 's sundance festival were honoring an attempt to do something different over actually pulling it off
that it succeeds in entertaining , despite playing out like a feature-length sitcom replete with stereotypical familial quandaries
as the cinematic equivalent of high humidity
lawrence lovefest
forget you 've been to the movies
there 's guilty fun to be had here .
sustained through the surprisingly somber conclusion
two adolescent boys
ca n't see why any actor of talent would ever work in a mcculloch production again if they looked at how this movie turned out
the past
turns a blind eye to the very history it pretends to teach
it may leave you speaking in tongues
exploit his anger
too goodly , wise and knowing
it 's also not smart or barbed enough for older viewers -- not everyone thinks poo-poo jokes are ` edgy
leap unscathed through raging fire
blade ii merges bits and pieces from fighting games , wire fu , horror movies , mystery , james bond , wrestling , sci-fi and anime into one big bloody stew .
its rawness and
-lrb- reno -rrb- lets her radical flag fly , taking angry potshots at george w. bush , henry kissinger , larry king , et al.
is a shrewd and effective film from a director who understands how to create and sustain a mood
be said to squander jennifer love hewitt
belongs in the very top rank of french filmmakers
a lyrical and celebratory vision
is more interesting than the screenplay , which lags badly in the middle and lurches between not-very-funny comedy , unconvincing dramatics and some last-minute action strongly reminiscent of run lola run
ask the audience to meet them halfway and connect the dots instead of having things all spelled out
singer\/composer bryan adams contributes a slew of songs -- a few potential hits , a few more simply intrusive to the story -- but the whole package certainly captures the intended , er , spirit of the piece .
my mind
little catch
biopic and document
gives us episodic choppiness , undermining the story 's emotional thrust
little crossover
livelier
geek
kirshner and monroe
a living testament to the power of the eccentric and the strange .
, sets the tone for a summer of good stuff
college-friends
tub
petri dish
likely
flowery
polished , well-structured film
conscious
an hour and a half of wondering -- sometimes amusedly , sometimes impatiently -- just what this strenuously unconventional movie is supposed to be
formula 51 has dulled your senses faster and deeper than any recreational drug on the market .
southern stereotype
grab your kids and run and then probably call the police
cagney and lacey
a sun-drenched masterpiece , part parlor game
of a copy
breaking out , and breaking out
writes
him sing the lyrics to `` tonight
a gorgeously strange movie , heaven is deeply concerned with morality , but it refuses to spell things out for viewers
menu
gutless direction
, there 's little to be learned from watching ` comedian '
horrific
angel
breathes life
by a proper , middle-aged woman
entries
luke
live viewing
becoming a better person
funeral
, jason actually takes a backseat in his own film to special effects
pinnacle
ultra-violent war movies
've seen `` stomp ''
temperamental
just-above-average off
crescendo
far less about the horrifying historical reality
murdock and rest
than the finished product
inert
log a minimal number of hits
on the success of bollywood
west to savor whenever the film 's lamer instincts are in the saddle
solution
exploring
yawn-provoking little farm melodrama .
few crucial things
its powerful moments
take on loss and loneliness
neither as scary-funny as tremors nor
will prefer this new version
a characteristically engorged and sloppy coming-of-age movie .
one of the best gay love stories
told just
the sinister inspiration that fuelled devito 's early work is confused in death to smoochy into something both ugly and mindless .
claim street credibility
to satisfy the boom-bam crowd without a huge sacrifice of character and mood
stuffs his debut with more plot
is amazing
'll just have your head in your hands wondering why lee 's character did n't just go to a bank manager and save everyone the misery
it has its faults , but it is a kind , unapologetic , sweetheart of a movie , and mandy moore leaves a positive impression
elegant and eloquent -lrb- meditation -rrb- on death and that most elusive of passions
the obnoxious special effects , the obligatory outbursts of flatulence and the incessant , so-five-minutes-ago pop music on the soundtrack
the music industry
a late-night cable sexploitation romp masquerading as a thriller about the ruthless social order that governs college cliques .
abderrahmane sissako 's
a retooling of fahrenheit 451 , and even as a rip-off of the matrix
especially with the weak payoff
how inept is serving sara ?
its soul 's - eye view
make an alluring backdrop for this sensuous and spirited tale of a prim widow who finds an unlikely release in belly-dancing clubs
artfully lighted , earnest inquiries
prologue
ponderous and
is like a year late for tapping into our reality tv obsession , and even tardier for exploiting the novelty of the `` webcast
jams
blinding
as part of mr. dong 's continuing exploration of homosexuality in america , family fundamentals is an earnest study in despair .
on bikes , skateboards , and motorcycles
to all of this unpleasantness
is sort of a minimalist beauty and the beast
these families interact
massive infusion
ignite son of the bride
playfully profound ... and
manages sweetness
what we demand of the director
's the movie
in the euphemism ` urban drama
her sophomore effort
why human beings long for what they do n't have , and how this gets us in trouble
true story '
strange and
an almost visceral sense of dislocation and change
an mtv , sugar hysteria
a realistically terrifying movie that puts another notch in the belt of the long list of renegade-cop tales .
that made mamet 's `` house of games '' and last fall 's `` heist '' so much fun
is effective
unforced comedy-drama
great uncertainties
for example
hungry-man portions of bad '
the santa clause 2 is a barely adequate babysitter for older kids , but i 've got to give it thumbs down .
three strands
i 'm afraid .
vonnegut
a lovely and beautifully photographed romance .
to the gallic ` tradition of quality
rich and luscious
this predictable romantic comedy
of having been slimed in the name of high art
is simply a well-made and satisfying thriller
of the characters
of torture and self-mutilation
going to see this movie
this year 's razzie
a few twists
overly-familiar set
the filmmaker 's characteristic style
the performances of the children
the black-and-white archival footage of their act showcases pretty mediocre shtick .
the courage of its convictions and
dog story
french filmmaker karim dridi
they lack their idol 's energy and passion for detail .
a strong erotic spark to the most crucial lip-reading sequence
better short
the unacceptable , the unmentionable
a weirdly beautiful place
dramatic enough to sustain interest
very predictable but still entertaining
underdone potato
the female
are quietly moving .
disintegrating bloodsucker computer effects and
us a slice of life that 's very different from our own and yet instantly recognizable
that are as valid today
nurtured his metaphors
traveler
of thematic resonance
feels from being dragged through a sad , sordid universe of guns , drugs , avarice and damaged dreams
a dashing and resourceful hero ; a lisping , reptilian villain ; big fights ; big hair ; lavish period scenery ; and
were less densely plotted
in any way demeaning its subjects
the chronically mixed signals african american professionals get about overachieving
tackling serious themes
analgesic balm for overstimulated minds
that proceeds from a stunningly unoriginal premise
the story plays out slowly , but
been written about those years when the psychedelic '60s grooved over into the gay '70s
its extremely languorous rhythms , waiting for happiness
generating suspense
on , well
the symbols of loss and denial and life-at-arm 's - length in the film seem irritatingly transparent
a film centering on a traditional indian wedding in contemporary new delhi may not sound like specialized fare
, they 'll probably run out screaming .
diverting and modest
am more offended by his lack of faith in his audience than by anything on display here .
south vietnamese
gussied up with so many distracting special effects and visual party tricks that it 's not clear whether we 're supposed to shriek or
tucked
the screen at times
, but for their looks
4ever has the same sledgehammer appeal as pokemon videos , but
for kids
antonia is assimilated into this newfangled community
of staring into an open wound
the movie ultimately relies a bit too heavily on grandstanding , emotional , rocky-like moments ... but it 's such a warm and charming package that you 'll feel too happy to argue much .
you think you are making sense of it
you will
its content , look ,
smart , funny look
's most substantial feature for some time
koury frighteningly and honestly
to its superior cast
a true delight .
of those exceedingly rare films in which the talk alone is enough to keep us
ambitious and personal
the right movie comes along , especially if it begins with the name of star wars
a photographic marvel of sorts , and it 's certainly an invaluable record of that special fishy community .
murphy 's expert comic timing
this 20th anniversary edition of the film
with such atmospheric ballast that shrugging off the plot 's persnickety problems
linklater fans , or pretentious types who want to appear avant-garde will suck up to this project ... '
its poignancy hooks us completely
structures
superficial treatment
bug-eye theatre and dead-eye
it 's hard to fairly judge a film like ringu when you 've seen the remake first .
handsome and well-made entertainment
they will have a showdown , but , by then , your senses are as mushy as peas
metaphors
comparing the evil dead with evil dead ii
, yet not as hilariously raunchy as south park , this strangely schizo cartoon seems suited neither to kids or adults .
promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb-
vampire accent
is it
the film works well enough to make it worth watching
own tangled plot
me is the lack of emphasis on music in britney spears ' first movie
that will keep them guessing
offal
that option
the politics that thump through it are as timely as tomorrow
full frontal , which opens today nationwide , could almost be classified as a movie-industry satire
howler
don ' t
loved the people onscreen
getting all excited about a chocolate eclair
general air
the film is so busy making reference to other films and trying to be other films that it fails to have a heart , mind or humor of its own .
best next generation episodes
can not help
belly flops
as beautiful , desirable ,
the scariest movie
even the most fragmented charms
the entire movie has a truncated feeling , but
the fine line between cheese and earnestness remarkably well
pyschological
how ` inside ' they are
sequel-for-the-sake
consistently funny , in an irresistible junior-high way , and
philippe ,
parents , on the other hand , will be ahead of the plot at all times ,
unfolds as sand 's masculine persona , with its love of life and beauty , takes form .
able to share his story so compellingly with us is a minor miracle
the recent pearl harbor
the cast is top-notch and i predict there will be plenty of female audience members drooling over michael idemoto as michael .
-lrb- sports -rrb- admirable energy , full-bodied characterizations and narrative urgency
adaptation
illogic
need the floppy hair and the self-deprecating stammers
yielded such a flat , plodding picture
awful snooze .
provide a fourth book
this tepid genre offering
try to guess the order in which the kids in the house will be gored
fiji diver rusi vulakoro and
a sandra bullock vehicle or
ultimately , sarah 's dedication to finding her husband seems more psychotic than romantic , and nothing in the movie makes a convincing case that one woman 's broken heart outweighs all the loss we witness .
near the end
you thinking , ` are we there
presents nothing special and , until the final act , nothing overtly disagreeable
i like all four of the lead actors a lot and they manage to squeeze a few laughs out of the material
the tradition of the graduate
have it both ways
so much first-rate
if you value your time and money
the rare trick of recreating
for the sights and sounds of the wondrous beats
is also a film of freshness , imagination and insight .
creeps you out in high style ,
parent-child
alias betty
medium
fishy
one colorful event to another
on johnny knoxville 's stomach
estela bravo 's documentary is cloyingly hagiographic in its portrait of cuban leader fidel castro
its almost too-spectacular coastal setting distracts slightly from an eccentric and good-naturedly aimless story
devastating and
more diverting and
evocative
gored bullfighters ,
pleasant in spite of its predictability
slippery self-promoter
tend
the gifts of all involved , starting with spielberg and going right through the ranks of the players -- on-camera and off -- that he brings together .
despite its raucous intent , xxx is as conventional as a nike ad and as rebellious as spring break .
emotional and moral departure for protagonist alice
appear avant-garde
uneven , self-conscious but often hilarious
being blown
to experience
though an important political documentary , this does not really make the case the kissinger should be tried as a war criminal .
lovable run-on sentence
water colors
cold-fish
form an acting bond that makes the banger sisters a fascinating character study with laughs to spare
much colorful
the energy
confounded
jolie and
transcend the rather simplistic filmmaking
does leblanc make one spectacularly ugly-looking broad
to our dismay
borstal boy is n't especially realistic
is so film-culture
of strictly a-list players
afghan refugees
a basketball game for money
rom the performances and the cinematography to the outstanding soundtrack and unconventional narrative
this loud and thoroughly obnoxious comedy
press the delete key .
, poignant and leavened
bestowed star hoffman 's brother gordy
director imogen kimmel
an atmosphere
you crazy
, skip to another review .
invitation
colorful and controversial
better person
dramatic
about one
through the audience 's meat grinder
prevents
might be intolerable company
native
that he could n't have brought something fresher to the proceedings simply by accident
, overall it 's an entertaining and informative documentary .
provides a rounded and revealing overview of this ancient holistic healing system
period drama and flat-out farce
cover up the yawning chasm where the plot should be
pass up
this summer
to bring to imax
like adults and everyone
daughter from danang sticks with its subjects a little longer and tells a deeper story
a movie version
it 's also not smart or barbed enough for older viewers --
inexpressible
this much imagination
what to whom
definitive account
the audience when i saw this one was chuckling at all the wrong times , and that 's a bad sign when they 're supposed to be having a collective heart attack .
runs out of steam
addition to the overcooked , ham-fisted direction , which has all the actors reaching for the back row
bruckheimer productions
works so well i 'm almost recommending it , anyway -- maybe not to everybody , but certainly to people with a curiosity about how a movie can go very right , and then step wrong
to the core of what it actually means to face your fears , to be a girl in a world of boys , to be a boy truly in love with a girl
proves himself a deft pace master and stylist .
business and pleasure
lick
homosexuality in america
definitely funny stuff , but it 's more of the ` laughing at ' variety than the ` laughing with . '
does n't quite
another iteration
ready to hate one character
the points
reach a truly annoying pitch
job to clean the peep booths surrounding her
wry , contentious configurations
demographic
imaginative filmmaking
anne rice 's novel the vampire chronicles
most original
the movie contains no wit , only labored gags .
a real winner -- smart , funny , subtle , and resonant
to america speaking not a word of english
little more humanity
mostly believable , refreshingly low-key and
wondering
for griffiths ' warm and winning central performance
said to squander jennifer love hewitt
's funny ,
the intractable , irreversible flow
from novels to the big screen
a serious debt
you can read the subtitles -lrb- the opera is sung in italian -rrb- and you like ` masterpiece theatre ' type costumes
material movie
gratuitous violence
a strange route
the grey zone
integrity
a passable family film that wo n't win many fans over the age of 12
nicholson
just dreadful .
no. 1
here on earth , a surprisingly similar teen drama , was a better film .
real surprises
because the film deliberately lacks irony
would have been preferable ;
the best performance from either in years
almost anyone 's willingness to believe in it
do anything as stomach-turning as the way adam sandler 's new movie rapes
invaders
ignore
... gives give a solid , anguished performance that eclipses nearly everything else she 's ever done .
of his top-notch creative team
only a document
cheapen the overall effect
intriguing plot
about telemarketers
told us
viewing this one
can you bear the laughter ?
jones , despite a definitely distinctive screen presence , just is n't able to muster for a movie that , its title notwithstanding , should have been a lot nastier if it wanted to fully capitalize on its lead 's specific gifts
re-create
about generating suspense
only good
floppy
lurid and less than lucid work
elicits
little guys
somewhat mannered
a low-budget hybrid of scarface or carlito 's way
subjected to farts , urine , feces , semen , or any of the other foul substances
might make a nice coffee table book
ca n't remember the last time i saw a movie where i wanted so badly for the protagonist to fail
who knows , but it works under the direction of kevin reynolds .
all the values
dark humor
just want to live their lives
it is very difficult to care about the character , and that is the central flaw of the film .
creates a portrait of two strong men in conflict , inextricably entwined through family history , each seeing himself in the other , neither liking what he sees
a chilly , remote , emotionally distant piece ... so dull that its tagline should be : `
naturally
sensationalize his material
illustrates the problems of fledgling democracies , but also the strength and sense of freedom the iranian people already possess , with or without access to the ballot box .
a lovely film ... elegant , witty and beneath a prim exterior unabashedly romantic ...
no amount of imagination , no creature , no fantasy story and no incredibly outlandish scenery
under siege 3
searching for a quarter
a subject
resorting
the overall feel is not unlike watching a glorified episode of `` 7th heaven . ''
debate that 's been given the drive of a narrative and that 's been acted out
it 's the type of stunt the academy loves :
criticizing
druggy and
making the right choice in the face of tempting alternatives
goes about telling what at heart is a sweet little girl
a buoyant romantic comedy about friendship , love , and the truth
the case for a strong education and good teachers being more valuable in the way they help increase an average student 's self-esteem
discursive but oddly riveting documentary .
acting moments
lend credibility to this strange scenario
this is a movie that will stimulate hours of post viewing discussion , if only to be reminded of who did what to whom and why .
upon this journey
your neighbor 's
sessions
earn her share of the holiday box office pie ,
pique your interest , your imagination , your empathy or anything
contrasts
pauline and paulette
a burst of color , music , and dance that only the most practiced curmudgeon could fail to crack a smile at
the movie is a little tired ; maybe the original inspiration has run its course
is twice as bestial but half as funny
is sentimental but feels free to offend , is analytical and
very shapable
their hollywood counterparts
're treading water at best in this forgettable effort
the farcical elements seemed too pat and familiar to hold my interest , yet its diverting grim message is a good one .
talky
stopped thinking about how good it all was , and started doing nothing but reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations , thinking urgently as the protagonists struggled , feeling at the mercy of its inventiveness , gasping at its visual delights
fierce grandeur
julie taymor
the overall impact of the film
this slender plot
a coffee table
priceless
more than capable of rewarding them
have been preferable
stereotyped
breathe
of transgression
genes
turpin 's film
with miscast leads , banal dialogue and an absurdly overblown climax , killing me softly belongs firmly in the so-bad-it 's - good camp .
on a great writer and dubious human being
too racy
it can seem tiresomely simpleminded .
i need from movie comedies
about half of them are funny
runner
it needs
is a total misfire
harrison
the races and rackets change
slow , deliberate
a step further
, `` orange county '' is far funnier than it would seem to have any right to be .
a movie like ballistic : ecks vs. sever
2002 enemy
the agony
been richer and more observant if it were less densely plotted
a fascinating case study of flower-power liberation -- and the price that was paid for it .
believer
changing lanes is an anomaly for a hollywood movie ; it 's a well-written and occasionally challenging social drama that actually has something interesting to say
do anything
o. henry
his man
pack raw dough in my ears
, and by showing them heartbreakingly drably
are well done and perfectly constructed to convey a sense of childhood imagination
to tell you how tedious , how resolutely unamusing , how thoroughly unrewarding all of this is , and what a reckless squandering of four fine acting talents
lovers
, directors dean deblois and chris sanders valiantly keep punching up the mix .
the sally jesse raphael atmosphere of films like philadelphia and american beauty
ad i
-lrb- t -rrb- his slop does n't even have potential as a cult film , as it 's too loud to shout insults at the screen .
of the same
ca n't really
a marvelous performance by allison lohman as an identity-seeking foster child
the opportunists
comatose
crime movie equivalent
can tell you that there 's no other reason why anyone should bother remembering it
graced with its company
has a way of seeping into your consciousness , with lingering questions about what the film is really getting at
old police academy flicks
alexandre desplat 's haunting and sublime music
the power of the huston performance
of self-congratulation between actor and director
and immature character
anti-harry potter
bond in die
one surefire way
reached its expiration date
better than no chekhov
a 10-year delay
first 89 minutes
the film revels in swank apartments , clothes and parties
, you 're gonna like this movie .
male lead ralph fiennes
allen 's jelly belly
it must be the end of the world : the best film so far this year is a franchise sequel starring wesley snipes
that collect a bunch of people who are enthusiastic about something and then
one of the best films of the year with its exquisite acting , inventive screenplay , mesmerizing music , and many inimitable scenes of tenderness , loss , discontent , and yearning .
, washington has a sure hand .
that segment
similar to catherine breillat 's fat girl
too far
silly hack-and-slash flick
all in all , road to perdition
has concocted
marred
making it one of the best war movies ever made
take 3 hours
capra and cooper are rolling over in their graves
tiny two seater plane
the grandkids or
, flames and shadows
tully is in many ways the perfect festival film : a calm , self-assured portrait of small town regret , love , duty and friendship that appeals to the storytelling instincts of a slightly more literate filmgoing audience .
with `` ichi the killer '' , takashi miike
nemesis suffers from a paunchy midsection , several plodding action sequences and a wickedly undramatic central theme .
overly sillified plot
mass drug-induced bowel
even the funniest idea
cast is painful to watch
, and at times uncommonly moving
the consequences of one 's actions
is a dazzling conceptual feat
a plot as musty as one of the golden eagle 's carpets
a manipulative feminist empowerment tale thinly
characters who are nearly impossible to care about
nothing about the subject
to begrudge anyone for receiving whatever consolation
although commentary on nachtwey is provided ... it 's the image that really tells the tale .
take care is nicely performed by a quintet of actresses , but
such a horrible movie could have sprung from such a great one
in many ways a conventional , even predictable remake
of the little things right
as a serious drama about spousal abuse
der
suffering
vardalos and corbett
, swooning melodrama
the jokes , most at women 's expense
american action-adventure buffs
visual party tricks
eventually goes overboard with a loony melodramatic denouement in which a high school swimming pool substitutes for a bathtub .
ongoing - and unprecedented
the uncertainty principle , as verbally pretentious as the title may be , has its handful of redeeming features , as long as you discount its ability to bore .
a 10-course banquet
american dream
an adrenaline boost
the innate theatrics that provide its thrills and extreme emotions
some cute moments
while some weird relative trots out the video he took of the family vacation to stonehenge
, energetic and smart
awkwardly garish showcase
no quarter to anyone seeking to pull a cohesive story out
has its moments , but
happened as if it were the third ending of clue
a majestic achievement , an epic of astonishing grandeur and
if you love reading and\/or poetry , then by all means check it out .
shake off
of laughs in this simple , sweet and romantic comedy
big splash
adaptation is intricately constructed and in a strange way nails all of orlean 's themes without being a true adaptation of her book .
chord
mostly male
the film 's sense of imagery gives it a terrible strength
demise
in when we should be playing out
saw a movie where i wanted so badly for the protagonist to fail
dog-tag
politics and
rush to save the day did i become very involved in the proceedings ; to me
more fascinating
his scripting
as tomorrow
that one woman 's broken heart outweighs all the loss we
of emotional comfort
a cheap , ludicrous attempt at serious horror .
will no doubt rally to its cause , trotting out threadbare standbys like ` masterpiece ' and ` triumph ' and all that malarkey ,
thriller remarkable only for its lack of logic and misuse of two fine actors , morgan freeman and ashley judd .
engaging offbeat touches
trumped-up street credibility
its effective moments
devotedly
afraid of his best-known creation
the movie is so clumsily sentimental and ineptly directed it may leave you speaking in tongues .
it would n't have taken the protagonists a full hour to determine that in order to kill a zombie you must shoot it in the head
from stage
catches the chaotic horror of war , but why bother if you 're going to subjugate truth to the tear-jerking demands of soap opera
pale xerox of other , better crime movies
you get the impression that writer and director burr steers knows the territory
a time machine , a journey back to your childhood
perfect for the proud warrior that still lingers in the souls of these characters
why he keeps being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good
about people whose lives are anything but
the entire cast is extraordinarily good .
revealing alienation
treating
specialized fare
has no reason to exist
those comedies that just seem like a bad idea from frame one
, but ultimately
said that if she had to sit through it again , she should ask for a raise
chooses to produce something that is ultimately suspiciously familiar
explores the awful complications of one
joe dante 's
because the film deliberately lacks irony , it has a genuine dramatic impact ; it plays like a powerful 1957 drama we 've somehow never seen before
gets a lot of flavor and spice
being either funny or scary
powerful rather than cloying
a winning piece of work
b &
killer cgi effects
he makes another film
in amusing us
accomodates practical
goombah
moves away from solondz 's social critique , casting its audience as that of intellectual lector in contemplation of the auteur 's professional injuries .
if you give a filmmaker an unlimited amount of phony blood
-lrb- a -rrb- painfully flat gross-out comedy
smash 'em - up , crash 'em - up , shoot 'em - up ending
this arrogant richard pryor wannabe
tragic conclusion
road-trip movie
as hard
inexperienced
no embellishment
does n't have a single surprise up its sleeve
begins brightly
painless
your typical majid majidi shoe-loving
gripping , amusing , tender and heart-wrenching
things will turn out
at once intimate and universal cinema
all for
so clumsy
is almost in a class with that of wilde himself
find love
for la salle 's performance
it is most of the things costner movies are known for ;
incessantly to old movies , when you could just rent those movies instead , let alone seek out a respectable new one
tuned
young , black manhood that is funny , touching , smart and complicated
with not a lot of help from the screenplay -lrb- proficient , but singularly cursory -rrb- , -lrb- testud -rrb- acts with the feral intensity of the young bette davis .
seem to understand what made allen 's romantic comedies so pertinent and enduring
uncommonly moving
laughed a hell of a lot at their own jokes
unusually dry-eyed
singer-turned actors
about adolescent anomie and heartbreak
outstanding thrillers
that worked five years ago but has since lost its fizz
is telegraphed well in advance , every performance respectably muted ; the movie itself seems to have been made under the influence of rohypnol .
passionate , irrational , long-suffering but cruel as a tarantula , helga figures prominently in this movie , and helps keep the proceedings as funny for grown-ups as for rugrats .
find plenty
seen on jerry springer
's crap on a leash -- far too polite to scale the lunatic heights of joe dante 's similarly styled gremlins .
but sometimes just lapses into unhidden british
-lrb- it -rrb- comes off like a hallmark commercial
a quickie tv special
powerful drama
farce
, it 's goofy -lrb- if not entirely wholesome -rrb- fun
jesse helms ' anti- castro
a highly personal look at the effects of living a dysfunctionally privileged lifestyle , and by the end , we only wish we could have spent more time in its world
interesting both as a historical study and as a tragic love story
seriously dumb characters
is seriously compromised by that
light the candles , bring out the cake and
is advised to take the warning literally , and log on to something more user-friendly
graphic design
pretty valuable
represents the depths to which the girls-behaving-badly film has fallen
unexpected heights
a spiritual aspect of their characters ' suffering
has much
john stockwell
still
de niro and director michael caton-jones
personal obstacles
that proves you
delightfully charming --
probably the best case for christianity since chesterton and lewis .
gangster films
georgia asphalt
the fun of the movie is the chance it affords to watch jackson , who also served as executive producer , take his smooth , shrewd , powerful act abroad .
it 's fun , wispy , wise and surprisingly inoffensive for a film about a teen in love with his stepmom .
though harris is affecting at times , he can not overcome the sense that pumpkin is a mere plot pawn for two directors with far less endearing disabilities .
howling
of raunch
'm not saying that ice age does n't have some fairly pretty pictures
into an engrossing thriller almost in spite of itself
big payoff
secondary action to keep things moving along at a brisk , amusing pace
put up with 146 minutes of it
in maelstrom
the cinematic canon
a cute partnership
new york locales
graphic sex
which very simply sets out to entertain and ends up delivering in good measure
only defies credibility
the story is virtually impossible to follow here
the cast , particularly the ya-yas
bringing a barf bag to the moviehouse
the tv cow is free
the nature of compassion
dickensian sensibility
of denuded urban living
an engrossing iranian film about two itinerant teachers and
depth or
the kind of ` laugh therapy ' i need from movie comedies
its epiphanies
amos
bring
the movie 's wildly careening tone
his founding partner ,
such a wallop
lack contrast , are murky and are frequently too dark to be decipherable .
are infants
good action , good acting ,
it 's not a bad plot ; but
a smear
notice the 129-minute running time
this might not seem like the proper cup of tea ,
taylor 's cartoonish performance
superior horror flick
barrymore
give it a boost
and hossein amini
's missing from this material
-lrb- the film -rrb- works
about the pathology it pretends to investigate
there is precious little of either .
unfortunately , is a little too in love with its own cuteness
buck or so
there are some movies that hit you from the first scene and
it has that rare quality of being able to creep the living hell out of you ...
an artist who is simply tired -- of fighting the same fights ,
a reactive cipher ,
walsh
the great equalizer
- a veggie tales movie may well depend on your threshold for pop manifestations of the holy spirit .
future years
's now , more than ever
opts for a routine slasher film that was probably more fun to make than it is to sit through .
most audacious , outrageous , sexually explicit
potentially incredibly
the day did i become very involved in the proceedings ; to me
e.t. remains the most wondrous of all hollywood fantasies -- and the apex of steven spielberg 's misunderstood career .
into the light-footed enchantment the material needs
vibrant creative instincts
the film rehashes several old themes and is capped with pointless extremes -- it 's insanely violent and very graphic
the acting ranges from bad to bodacious
those reputedly `` unfilmable '' novels that has bucked the odds to emerge as an exquisite motion picture in its own right
near the end takes on a whole other meaning .
bow wow fans
generates little narrative momentum
there 's a little violence and lots of sex in a bid to hold our attention ,
popcorn thriller
your teeth
... belinsky is still able to create an engaging story that keeps you guessing at almost every turn .
unfunny and lacking any sense of commitment to or affection for its characters
a woefully dull
the positive change in tone
a rumor of angels does n't just slip --
to find the oddest places to dwell
seems to have been ` it 's just a kids ' flick .
not that i mind ugly ; the problem is he has no character , loveable or otherwise .
's definitely
devolves into the derivative
masquerade ball
all the more disquieting for its relatively gore-free allusions to the serial murders , but
may cause parents a few sleepless hours -- a sign of its effectiveness
breillat 's
is not as funny or entertaining as analyze this
enough , but
could easily have killed a president because it made him feel powerful
what remains is a variant of the nincompoop benigni persona , here a more annoying , though less angry version of the irresponsible sandlerian manchild , undercut by the voice of the star of road trip .
surprisingly powerful and universal .
monsters , inc.
crafted import
trying to forget
mothman ''
cut repeatedly
no other reason why anyone should bother remembering it
there 's a neat twist , subtly rendered , that could have wrapped things up at 80 minutes ,
political corruption
of a septuagenarian
could have turned this into an argentine retread of `` iris '' or `` american beauty , ''
to female
jam-packed with literally bruising jokes
a legacy
, however , deliver nearly enough of the show 's trademark style and flash .
littered with trenchant satirical jabs
another teen movie
, benjamins
encumbers itself
pay your $ 8
of a genre gem
seem to ask whether our civilization offers a cure for vincent 's complaint
tries to touch on spousal abuse
zhang 's
insanely staged ballroom scene
labored gags
a less-compelling soap opera
the slapstick is labored , and
film i
of the work
accepting a 50-year-old
thatcher 's
indefinitely
box office bucks
children ,
sure-fire
mainstream hollywood
libido film
glimpses
the story is predictable , the jokes are typical sandler fare , and
thanks .
this gender-bending comedy is generally quite funny .
rouses
when there are lulls
it 's only a movie
romance , tragedy , bravery , political intrigue , partisans and sabotage
evokes the 19th century
growing up that we do n't see often enough these days
will offer subtitles and the original italian-language soundtrack
this movie 's lack of ideas
as well-written as sexy beast , not as gloriously flippant as lock , stock and two smoking barrels , but stylish and moody
turns his character into what is basically an anti-harry potter
a hallucinatory dreamscape that frustrates and captivates
what an embarrassment .
to sit through it again
creating a screenplay
uncompelling the movie
-lrb- hayek -rrb- throws herself into this dream hispanic role with a teeth-clenching gusto , she strikes a potent chemistry with molina and she gradually makes us believe she is kahlo .
remade
that is 170 minutes long
half-assed film .
who have directed him
's as sorry
able to forgive its mean-spirited second half
a torpedo
unintelligible , poorly acted , brain-slappingly bad , harvard man is ludicrous enough that it could become a cult classic .
this and that -- whatever fills time -- with no unified whole
deliberately unsteady
of actually watching the movie
turns that
melange
boosted
western ear
tired as its protagonist
in video stores
but the audience gets pure escapism
it 's supposed to be a drama
owes its genesis
is that rare drama that offers a thoughtful and rewarding glimpse into the sort of heartache everyone has felt , or will feel someday .
extraordinary journalism
possesses all the good intentions
art imitating life or life imitating art
this english-language version
in the reassuring manner of a beautifully sung holiday carol
feels the dimming of a certain ambition , but in its place a sweetness , clarity and emotional openness that recalls the classics of early italian neorealism .
dog day afternoon
of the inevitable conflicts between human urges and an institution concerned with self-preservation
sit through , enjoy on a certain level and then forget
two-dimensional offerings
like a hallmark commercial
a fact which , as you watch them clumsily mugging their way through snow dogs , seems inconceivable
treasure island
would make an excellent companion piece to the similarly themed ` the french lieutenant 's woman
daily grind
and they succeed merrily at their noble endeavor .
serious film
intrigue , betrayal , deceit and murder
painfully foolish in trying to hold onto what 's left of his passe ' chopsocky glory
the smaller scenes
moore is like a progressive bull in a china shop , a provocateur crashing into ideas and special-interest groups as he slaps together his own brand of liberalism . '
's not one decent performance from the cast and not one clever line of dialogue .
all portent and
to be influenced chiefly by humanity 's greatest shame
enough to give you brain strain
violent initiation rite
's a technically superb film , shining with all the usual spielberg flair , expertly utilizing the talents of his top-notch creative team .
tourism , historical pageants
a root cause of gun violence
produce this
best animated
is that the entire exercise has no real point
exhilarating place
shows holmes has the screen presence to become a major-league leading lady , -lrb- but -rrb- the movie itself is an underachiever , a psychological mystery that takes its sweet time building to a climax that 's scarcely a surprise by the time it arrives
can be expected from a college comedy that 's target audience has n't graduated from junior high school
my cat
eventual awakening
traffics in tired stereotypes and encumbers itself with complications
the most random of chances
is your stomach grumbling for some tasty grub
would be over in five minutes but instead the plot
a solid piece of journalistic work that draws a picture of a man for whom political expedience became a deadly foreign policy .
, deliver nearly enough of the show 's trademark style and flash .
the spinning styx
the champion that 's made a difference to nyc inner-city youth
fiction and nonfiction film
come away from his film overwhelmed , hopeful and , perhaps paradoxically , illuminated
verbal marks
american breckin meyer 's
more of a poetic than a strict reality
in dolby digital stereo
as crisp and
different movies
somewhat cumbersome 3d goggles
the abiding impression , despite the mild hallucinogenic buzz , is of overwhelming waste -- the acres of haute couture ca n't quite conceal that there 's nothing resembling a spine here
gorgeous and
his distance
's still too burdened by the actor
's apparently
gravity
, auto focus bears out as your typical junkie opera ...
the most antsy youngsters
the modern era
touching good sense on the experience of its women
flat champagne
its own floundering way
the entire point
more cerebral , and likable ,
sprecher and her screenwriting partner and sister , karen sprecher ,
no small part thanks to lau
nervy oddity
all leather pants & augmented boobs , hawn is hilarious as she tries to resuscitate the fun-loving libertine lost somewhere inside the conservative , handbag-clutching sarandon .
disastrous ending
represents the worst kind of filmmaking , the kind that pretends to be passionate and truthful but is really frustratingly timid and soggy
savage full-bodied wit
gorgeous animation and a lame story -lrb- like , say , treasure planet -rrb- or
this enough
of any given daytime soap
an emotional level
stirs potentially enticing ingredients into an uneasy blend of ghost and close encounters of the third kind
the biggest disappointments
dense and thoughtful and brimming
love it ... hell , i dunno
believe that a good video game movie is going to show up soon .
improves on it ,
groundbreaking endeavor
are surprising in how much they engage and even touch us .
made , but does n't generate a lot of tension .
human cost
in exploring motivation
patting people while he talks
marks a modest if encouraging return to form
robin williams departs from his fun friendly demeanor in exchange for a darker unnerving role .
out of character and
in its own floundering way , it gets to you .
many complicated
tries to force its quirkiness upon the audience .
features fincher 's characteristically startling visual style and an almost palpable sense of intensity .
shaken by
need the tiger beat version
desire to enjoy good trash every now and then
, richly
about this traditional thriller
offended
recognise any of the signposts , as if discovering a way through to the bitter end
transforms the dreary expanse of dead-end distaste the characters inhabit into a poem of art , music and metaphor
-lrb- janey -rrb-
's about as subtle as a party political broadcast
if the movie itself does n't stand a ghost of a chance
are simultaneously buried , drowned and smothered in the excesses of writer-director roger avary .
struck
on `` the mothman prophecies
match mortarboards with dead poets society and good will hunting than by its own story
as well-acted and well-intentioned as all or nothing is , however , the film comes perilously close to being too bleak , too pessimistic and too unflinching for its own good .
stimulating and
one of the pleasures in walter 's documentary
ramsay is clearly extraordinarily talented , and based on three short films and two features , here 's betting her third feature will be something to behold .
a movie full of grace
but freeman and judd make it work .
an altogether darker side
the only fun part of the movie is playing the obvious game .
discernible target
the whole thing feels like a ruse , a tactic to cover up the fact that the picture is constructed around a core of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas .
exudes the fizz of a busby berkeley musical and the visceral excitement of a sports extravaganza .
everyone except the characters in it can see coming a mile away
watch witherspoon 's talents wasting away inside unnecessary films like legally blonde and sweet home abomination , i mean , alabama
aragorn
present standards
not only learning but inventing a remarkable new trick
sink the film for anyone who does n't think about percentages all day long
endlessly repetitive scenes
invisible , nearly psychic nuances , leaping into digressions of memory and desire
another viewing
even fans of sandler 's comic taste may find it uninteresting
is little more than a mall movie designed to kill time .
since the 1991 dog rover
into something provocative , rich , and strange
burning , blasting
becomes a study of the gambles of the publishing world
nearly 21\/2
lack the nerve ... to fully exploit the script 's potential for sick humor
fairly inexperienced filmmaker
like clueless does south fork
slyly achronological
the film sometimes flags ...
both heartbreaking and heartwarming
anyway
to the paradigm
underappreciated
laramie following the murder of matthew shepard
to be liked by the people who can still give him work
about 25
is hindered by uneven dialogue and plot lapses
no means a slam-dunk and sure to ultimately disappoint the action fans who will be moved to the edge of their seats by the dynamic first act
hard to resist .
terrifying , if obvious ,
harks back to the spare , unchecked heartache of yasujiro ozu
owe nicolas cage
lush , all-enveloping movie experience
peter jackson and company once again dazzle and delight us , fulfilling practically every expectation either a longtime tolkien fan or a movie-going neophyte
traditional
when a woman 's life , out of a deep-seated , emotional need , is about to turn onto a different path
it were an obligation
to convey point of view
a charmer from belgium .
a number of holes
star trek : nemesis
solid piece
a great
be the best sex comedy about environmental pollution ever made
at 90 minutes
disappointment coming
smothered by its own solemnity .
these jokers
in its delivery
by philip glass
torn apart
huckster
looking for leonard
with a greater knowledge of the facts of cuban music
dumb but
its spirit of iconoclastic abandon -- however canned -- makes for unexpectedly giddy viewing .
such a rah-rah , patriotic tone
a few nonbelievers may rethink their attitudes when they see the joy the characters take in this creed , but
celebrity cameos do not automatically equal laughs
hokey
allison lohman
is merited
struggle to regain his life , his dignity and his music
by numbers
more than one role
einstein 's brain
a shimmeringly lovely coming-of-age portrait
the filmmakers know how to please the eye
she does little here but point at things that explode into flame
humor that is not even as daring as john ritter 's glory days on three 's company
of my greatest pictures , drunken master
another of subtle humour from bebe neuwirth
that heaven allows
prison thriller
rich , shadowy black-and-white , devils chronicles
norris
ignore the reputation , and ignore the film
does `` lilo & stitch '' reach the emotion or timelessness of disney 's great past , or even that of more recent successes such as `` mulan '' or `` tarzan . ''
just watch the procession of costumes in castles
involves
bizarre as the film winds
a movie so
bubbles with the excitement of the festival in cannes .
it all unfolds predictably , and
what we get in feardotcom
a documentary to disregard available bias
like an answer
only a document of the worst possibilities of mankind
that it might as well have been titled generic jennifer lopez romantic comedy .
will depend on what experiences you bring to it and what associations you choose to make
is unashamedly pro-serbian
to overcome adversity
so many of the challenges
, there 's something vital about the movie .
works so well i 'm almost recommending it , anyway
if disingenuous ,
might add -- slice of comedic bliss
replaced by some dramatic scenes that are jarring and deeply out of place in what could have -lrb- and probably should have -rrb- been a lighthearted comedy
a vehicle to showcase the canadian 's inane ramblings
turns what
had , lost ,
a husband
it is one more celluloid testimonial to the cruelties experienced by southern blacks as distilled through a caucasian perspective .
reductions
ozpetek
ill-considered notion
an admittedly limited extent
, it will probably be a talky bore .
satiric fire
we have come to a point in society
raises some worthwhile themes while delivering a wholesome fantasy for kids
doing strange guy things
are just two of the elements that will grab you .
the movie has no respect for laws , political correctness or common decency
the bard
that memorable , but
armenians
fun or
is during the offbeat musical numbers .
its plot and animation offer daytime tv serviceability , but little more .
's as if it all happened only yesterday
lose the smug self-satisfaction usually associated with the better private schools
did we
exactly what you 'd expect
the year 2455
somnambulant
the story really has no place to go since simone is not real -- she ca n't provide any conflict .
want to love it
it 's the type of stunt the academy loves : a powerful political message stuffed into an otherwise mediocre film
the photographer 's show-don ` t-tell stance is admirable
of imagination
from himself and from newcomer derek luke
often hilarious
uneven dialogue and plot lapses
frustratingly
second helpings
after only three films
steamy as
animatronic bear
- eye view
spy kids 2 also happens to be that rarity among sequels : it actually improves upon the original hit movie
favor of mushy obviousness
surround himself
the film can depress you about life itself .
ca n't even do that much
goes by quickly , because it has some of the funniest jokes of any movie this year , including those intended for adults
there are many things that solid acting can do for a movie , but crafting something promising from a mediocre screenplay is not one of them
lets
interminable
generosity and diplomacy
maryam is a small film ,
deep intelligence
heard a mysterious voice , and
take a reality check before you pay the full ticket price to see `` simone , '' and consider a dvd rental instead
family togetherness takes a back seat to inter-family rivalry and workplace ambition ...
, superficiality and silliness
, paxton , making his directorial feature debut , does strong , measured work .
sweet home alabama is n't going to win any academy awards , but this date-night diversion will definitely win some hearts
any new viewers
feels more like the pilot episode of a tv series than a feature film
maelstrom is strange and compelling , engrossing and different
provides the kind of ` laugh therapy ' i need from movie comedies
those who like explosions , sadism and seeing people beat each other to a pulp
figure
mctiernan
it wo n't hold up over the long haul
anemic
about 90 minutes
reveals how important our special talents can be when put in service of of others
del toro
british filmmakers
plodding action sequences
an average coming-of-age tale
, greta , and paula
with such a buoyant , expressive flow of images
is deeply and rightly
depressing but
a much better book
impart
it would be easy for critics to shred it
's difficult to tell who the other actors in the movie are
still serious
god help us , but capra and cooper are rolling over in their graves . '
masquerading as a thriller about the ruthless social order that governs college cliques
it just did n't mean much to me and played too skewed to ever get a hold on -lrb- or be entertained by -rrb-
ignite son of the bride .
that made the first one charming
eh
over the screen
lazily and glumly settles into a most traditional , reserved kind of filmmaking .
for the handicapped than a nice belgian waffle
to update her beloved genre for the thousands of indians who fancy themselves too sophisticated for the cheese-laced spectacles that pack 'em in on the subcontinent
, maudlin story
initially
nor is it a romantic comedy .
often intense
bernal
depth
that only the most practiced curmudgeon could fail to crack a smile at
do n't dismiss barbershop out of hand
does not
to get in the way
would quickly
but the nerve-raked acting , the crackle of lines , the impressive stagings of hardware , make for some robust and scary entertainment .
gifted pearce
lectured
if a horror movie 's primary goal is to frighten and disturb , then they works spectacularly well ... a shiver-inducing , nerve-rattling ride .
shambles
the mechanics of the delivery
though no less horrifying for it -rrb-
of that delicate canon
the long line of films
ultimately succumbs to cliches and pat storytelling
visually bland
a visually stunning rumination
moving and revelatory
the major problem with windtalkers is that the bulk of the movie centers on the wrong character .
in both their inner and outer lives
a calculus major at m.i.t.
a self-reflexive , philosophical nature
whose aims -- and by extension , accomplishments -- seem deceptively slight on the surface
, find an escape clause and avoid seeing this trite , predictable rehash .
how i killed my father
waxes poetic
wishing
packed with adventure and a worthwhile environmental message
actor and director
an argentine retread of `` iris '' or `` american beauty
is as serious as a pink slip .
the ears of cho 's fans
billy crystal and robert de niro
-- if that 's not too glorified a term --
's harder still to believe that anyone in his right mind would want to see the it .
told by hollywood
lux ,
first-class , thoroughly involving b movie
appalling ` ace ventura ' rip-off
a director many viewers
romanticism
progresses in such a low-key manner that it risks monotony
the greatest date movies
starts slowly
maybe it is
a patient viewer
therapy-dependent flakeball
a portrait of alienation so perfect
reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations , thinking urgently as the protagonists struggled , feeling at the mercy of its inventiveness
practically every expectation
the `` a '' range
aliens
sisterhood .
will have viewers guessing just who 's being conned right up to the finale
three 's
encompasses
staged like `` rosemary 's baby , '' but is not as well-conceived as either of those films .
i 've never bought from telemarketers , but i bought this movie .
i encourage young and old alike to go see this unique and entertaining twist on the classic whale 's tale -- you wo n't be sorry
, reflective and beautifully
time frame right
designed to fill time , providing no real sense of suspense
it 's funny , touching , dramatically forceful , and beautifully shot .
to get through this interminable , shapeless documentary about the swinging subculture
loses sight of its own story
how a skillful filmmaker can impart a message without bludgeoning the audience over the head
feel cheated by the high infidelity of unfaithful
is too bad that this likable movie is n't more accomplished .
bland hotels
takes a backseat in his own film to special effects
a solid , spooky entertainment worthy of the price of a ticket .
clever and cutting , quick and dirty look
like the pilot episode of a new teen-targeted action tv series .
let your hair
into a sane and breathtakingly creative film
cho 's latest comic set is n't as sharp or as fresh as i 'm the one that i want ...
a market so insatiable it absorbs all manner of lame entertainment , as long as 3-year-olds find it diverting
a stereotypical one
it is a popcorn film , not a must-own , or even a must-see .
the ugly american
look as though they are having so much fun
a certain era , but also the feel
especially the a \*\* holes
believe it or not , jason actually takes a backseat in his own film to special effects
, credulous , unassuming , subordinate
harks back
listen to extremist name-calling , regardless of whether you think kissinger was a calculating fiend or just a slippery self-promoter
disapproval of justine
its originality
to arrive at any satisfying destination
ensure that the film is never dull
on hip-hop culture
has a visual flair that waxes poetic far too much for our taste
blair witch-style commitment
jokes :
a beguiling freshness
juliette
make and is determined not to make them
still look ill at ease sharing the same scene .
not only is entry number twenty the worst of the brosnan bunch
suspects that craven endorses they simply because this movie makes his own look much better by comparison
sardonic
excuse to pair susan sarandon and goldie hawn
into her own work
offers copious hints
find an escape clause and
jez
his fan base
is the kind of movie that gets a quick release before real contenders arrive in september .
getting in its own way to be anything but frustrating , boring , and forgettable
an encouraging effort from mccrudden
sense of it
the leanest and meanest of solondz 's misanthropic comedies
fleet-footed and pleasingly upbeat
the redeeming feature of chan 's films has always been the action
a new benchmark
live in unusual homes
as always ,
the two bewitched adolescents
hold dear
than a leaky freighter
is an extraordinary film , not least because it is japanese and yet feels universal
capture the effect of these tragic deaths on hip-hop culture
placed in the pantheon of the best of the swashbucklers but it is a whole lot of fun and you get to see the one of the world 's best actors , daniel auteuil ,
their death-defying efforts
what it lacks in originality
with ideas that are too complex to be rapidly absorbed
american indians in modern america
a question comes to mind : so why is this so boring ?
inescapable absurdities
complex and quirky , but entirely believable
have problems , which are neither original nor are presented in convincing way .
anchoring
wants many things in life ,
it 's a ripper of a yarn and i for one enjoyed the thrill of the chill
-lrb- and lovely
of a too-conscientious adaptation
does n't take a rocket scientist to figure out that this is a mormon family movie , and a sappy , preachy one at that .
discloses
deeply absorbing
much larger
le nouvelle vague
fatalism
a sense of real magic , perhaps
there is plenty of room for editing , and
, this strangely schizo cartoon seems suited neither to kids or adults .
the last 15 minutes
whenever one of the characters has some serious soul searching to do , they go to a picture-perfect beach during sunset .
a crime fighter carrying more emotional baggage than batman
invaluable record
a spark or two
woven together handsomely
lynch , jeunet , and von trier
plays worse
insipid
the category of films
be considered career-best performances
never comes together as a coherent whole .
of the creative act
an object lesson in period filmmaking
callow
crikey indeed
that even very small children will be impressed by this tired retread
that life 's ultimately a gamble and last orders are to be embraced
'm sure those who saw it will have an opinion to share
is relatively short
, nonjudgmental kind
working woman
character creations
`` sorority boys '' was funnier ,
subcontinent
french comedy in which a husband has to cope with the pesky moods of jealousy
unhurried
lose their luster when flattened onscreen
is ultimately effective enough at achieving the modest , crowd-pleasing goals it sets for itself .
do , too little time
that sometimes fuel our best achievements and other times
scale the lunatic heights of joe dante 's similarly styled gremlins
hour ,
-lrb- the digital effects -rrb- reminded me of terry gilliam 's rudimentary old monty python cartoons , in which he would cut out figures from drawings and photographs and paste them together .
santa
generational
the narrator and the other characters try to convince us that acting transfigures esther , but she 's never seen speaking on stage ; one feels cheated , and esther seems to remain an unchanged dullard
visual puns
jam-packed with literally bruising jokes .
concept vehicle
this sometimes wry adaptation
a flawed film but an admirable one that tries to immerse us in a world of artistic abandon and political madness and very nearly succeeds .
frissons
has become , to judge from in praise of love , the sort of bitter old crank who sits behind his light meter and harangues the supposed injustices of the artistic world-at-large without doing all that much to correct them
as best
the genuinely funny jokes
interesting and thoroughly unfaithful version of carmen
has crafted here a worldly-wise and very funny script .
c'mon !
the bizarre world
a completely spooky piece of business that gets under your skin and , some plot blips aside
deeper
like racism and homophobia
it just goes to show
my sweet
even at an hour and twenty-some minutes
counterpart
in his debut as a director
dispel it
testament
far less about the horrifying historical reality than about the filmmaker 's characteristic style
morally ambiguous and nothing to shout about
a few nonbelievers may rethink their attitudes when they see the joy the characters take in this creed , but skeptics are n't likely to enter the theater .
to bowling you over
laughs to sustain interest to the end
tiny
a film that 's not merely about kicking undead \*\*\*
buy just
even if you
a creepy , intermittently powerful study of a self-destructive man ... about as unsettling to watch as an exploratory medical procedure or an autopsy .
, visceral heaps
this laboratory
a legendary professor
torturing each other psychologically
in retard 101
jacobi , the most fluent of actors , is given relatively dry material from nijinsky 's writings to perform ,
of problems
more cerebral , and
wave
takes an atypically hypnotic approach to a world that 's often handled in fast-edit , hopped-up fashion
the very top rank of french filmmakers
completely spooky piece
it lacks the detail of the book
gamesmanship
the lively intelligence of the artists and their perceptiveness about their own situations
call the film ` refreshing
is creepy in a michael jackson sort of way
that underlies the best of comedies
if reno is to the left of liberal on the political spectrum , her tough , funny , rather chaotic show is n't subversive so much as it is nit-picky about the hypocrisies of our time .
if you 're looking for a smart , nuanced look at de sade and what might have happened at picpus , sade is your film .
any hollywood fluff
spends a bit too much time on its fairly ludicrous plot
vaudeville .
does leave you marveling at these guys ' superhuman capacity to withstand pain
our emotional stake
does not proclaim the truth about two love-struck somebodies , but
as monstrous
is equally hackneyed
disney again ransacks its archives for a quick-buck sequel .
dead bodies
staged violence overshadows everything
's still tainted by cliches , painful improbability and murky points .
murderous ambition
of drugs
catch freaks
two-day old porridge
dig themselves in
a few points about modern man
because the intelligence level of the characters must be low , very low , very very low , for the masquerade to work
better efforts
the richness of characterization
work better as a real documentary
the smarter offerings
offers a desperately ingratiating performance .
fai
affected child acting to the dullest irish pub scenes
in the city
certainly wo n't be remembered as one of -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- better films .
guard ! ''
folks who live in unusual homes
for `` shock humor '' will wear thin on all
mind-numbingly awful
works its way
mined
where exciting , inane images keep popping past your head
kim
his mid-seventies ,
larry fessenden 's
violence overshadows everything
, the four feathers comes up short
lots of chimps , all blown up to the size of a house
unusually
some creepy scenes that evoke childish night terrors
the gravity of its subject matter
is a haunting dramatization of a couple 's moral ascension
trying to figure out the rules of the country bear universe
unforced , rapid-fire delivery
every set-up
immensely ambitious , different than anything that 's been done before and
slow , predictable and
, i trust
so deadly seriously
persecuted
equal doses
probes in a light-hearted way the romantic problems of individuals for whom the yearning for passion spells discontent
prolific
desperate for work and food
that does n't feel like a half-baked stand-up routine
any ` comedy '
much credit must be given to the water-camera operating team of don king , sonny miller , and michael stewart .
at worst
overdoing it
much meandering , norton has to recite bland police procedural details , fiennes wanders around in an attempt to seem weird and distanced , hopkins looks like a drag queen
redgrave
a diverting enough hour-and-a-half for the family audience
the experience
davies as a young woman of great charm , generosity and diplomacy
giving us a plot
the mind of the viewer
the artsy and often pointless visuals
fax
moments and
, powerful act
the filmmakers are asking of us , is to believe in something that is improbable .
hotter
so bland and utterly forgettable
more than franchise possibilities
the opera itself takes
it was worth your seven bucks
careens
corpse
in the end ,
it is clearly a good thing .
that 's good enough .
who embraces a strict moral code
takes aim at contemporary southern adolescence and never lets up
christmas !
lock ,
artful , watery tones of blue , green and brown
actually give them life
ache by the end of kung pow
military
unsaid
the unsettling images of a war-ravaged land that prove more potent and riveting than the unlikely story of sarah and harrison
more somber festival entries
reluctant , irresponsible man
's a pleasurable trifle
reach much further than we imagine
massoud 's story
is one of this year 's very best pictures
gussied up with so many distracting special effects and visual party tricks
decades-spanning
textbook
it 's also nice to see a movie with its heart so thoroughly , unabashedly on its sleeve
after all
its committed dumbness
your seat ,
exceeding expectations
to receive a un inspector
this harrowing journey into combat hell vividly captures the chaotic insanity and personal tragedies that are all too abundant when human hatred spews forth unchecked .
the story is -- forgive me -- a little thin ,
, it 's a pretty mediocre family film .
the part where nothing 's happening , or
the kibosh on what is otherwise a sumptuous work of b-movie imagination
as philippe mora 's modern hitler-study
horrid little propaganda film with fascinating connections
other recent war movies
the sky
a skillful filmmaker can impart a message without bludgeoning the audience over the head
rapidly
heft
existed on paper
`` superior ''
for liking showgirls
well-mounted history lesson
the film becomes predictably conventional .
at serious horror
ruinous legacy
channeling kathy baker 's creepy turn as the repressed mother on boston public just
mind-numbingly stilted
will surely widen the perspective of those of us who see the continent through rose-colored glasses
drowned
entertaining , if ultimately minor , thriller
sunshine state
squeeze out some good laughs but not enough to make this silly con job sing
they 'll get plenty
at the movie 's heart
be moved by this drama
is son of animal house .
about an unsympathetic character and someone who would not likely be so stupid as to get
the gifted crudup has the perfect face to play a handsome blank yearning to find himself , and his cipherlike personality and bad behavior would play fine if the movie knew what to do with him
the floppy hair and
aftermath
thoughtlessly
a london
far-fetched premise , convoluted plot , and thematic mumbo jumbo about destiny and redemptive
most entertaining
proud
a high-tech space station
filled with honest performances and exceptional detail , baran is a gentle film with dramatic punch , a haunting ode to humanity .
is slight
the expressive power
so similar to the 1953 disney classic
a mood in which an ominous , pervasive , and unknown threat lurks just below the proceedings and adds an almost constant mindset of suspense
's not a brilliant piece of filmmaking
dispense the same advice to film directors
the story subtle
broken by frequent outbursts of violence and noise
it 's all gratuitous before long , as if schwentke were fulfilling a gross-out quota for an anticipated audience demographic instead of shaping the material to fit the story .
, comfortable
you come away wishing , though , that the movie spent a lot less time trying to make a credible case for reports from the afterlife and a lot more time on the romantic urgency that 's at the center of the story .
anyone could desire to the cheap , graceless , hackneyed sci-fi serials of the '30s and '40s
includes the line ` my stepdad 's not mean , he 's just adjusting '
romp
that is n't afraid to admit it
when mr. taylor tries to shift the tone to a thriller 's rush
about human darkness
back to vietnam and the city
laughs and
influences
change watching such a character , especially when rendered in as flat and
lan yu
elegantly produced and expressively performed , the six musical numbers crystallize key plot moments into minutely detailed wonders of dreamlike ecstasy .
huge gap
nair 's attention
race , and class
this version of h.g. wells ' time machine was directed by h.g. wells ' great-grandson .
handled correctly
intriguing and downright intoxicating
was chuckling at all the wrong times
designed strictly for children 's home video ,
into the modern rut of narrative banality
strong piece of work
that makes a melodramatic mountain out
the novelty of the `` webcast
does n't generate a lot of energy .
disarming saga
james eric , james horton and
ragged
an unimaginative screenwriter 's invention
since the 1984 uncut version of sergio leone
too much power , not enough puff
narcissistic
is too amateurishly square to make the most of its own ironic implications
that noble , trembling incoherence that defines us all
becomes predictably conventional .
flick any day of the week
three tales
how deep the antagonism lies in war-torn jerusalem
denying
remotely incisive enough
there are for children and dog lovers
real life
this may be to believe
not least the notion that the marginal members of society
is a shrewd and effective film from a director who understands how to create and sustain a mood .
to everyday children
inexcusable dumb innocence
dull-witted and
cooper 's
the off-the-wall dialogue , visual playfulness and the outlandishness of the idea itself
in effective if cheap moments of fright and dread
good for the goose
simulation
prefeminist plight
host to some truly excellent sequences
recommended -- as visually bland as a dentist 's waiting room , complete with soothing muzak and
with calamity
from the back of a taxicab
charlie hunnam
a delicious , quirky movie with a terrific screenplay and fanciful direction by michael gondry
has in kieran culkin a pitch-perfect holden
this stuck pig of a movie
is richly detailed , deftly executed and utterly absorbing .
an elegantly balanced movie
is repellantly out of control
would be forgettable if it were n't such a clever adaptation of the bard 's tragic play .
such a vibrant , colorful world
enjoys intentionally introducing your kids to films which will cause loads of irreparable damage that years and years of costly analysis could never fix
a veggie tales movie may well depend on your threshold for pop manifestations of the holy spirit
malkovich was
be rendered tedious by avary 's failure to construct a story with even a trace of dramatic interest
moviegoing audience
the most annoying thing
broomsticks
visual panache
dealers
goes easy on the reel\/real world dichotomy
while shining a not particularly flattering spotlight on america 's skin-deep notions of pulchritude
is to sit through about 90 minutes of a so-called ` comedy ' and not laugh once
to her
give `` scratch '' a second look
the great films
the film truly does rescue -lrb- the funk brothers -rrb- from motown 's shadows .
strictly a-list players
acting , tone and pace
be a huge cut of above the rest
dabbles all around
of tempting alternatives
film experiences
coming to terms with death
take on a great writer and dubious human being
how a rich historical subject , combined with so much first-rate talent ... could have yielded such a flat , plodding picture
compelling and horrifying
after sitting through this sloppy , made-for-movie comedy special
a meander
bidder
with the world
3
traced back
farce , thoughtful dialogue elbowed aside by one-liners , and a visual style that incorporates rotoscope animation for no apparent reason except
as good as the full monty , but a really strong second effort
good case while
of other , better crime movies
the self-destructiveness of many young people
shot but dull and ankle-deep ` epic . '
piano teacher
life affirming and heartbreaking ,
baffle the faithful
stress
is more accurately chabrolian .
have liked it much more if harry & tonto never existed
mr. wollter and ms. seldhal give strong and convincing performances , but
as predictable as the outcome of a globetrotters-generals game , juwanna mann is even more ludicrous than you 'd expect from the guy-in-a-dress genre
it 's a glorified sitcom , and a long , unfunny one at that .
ability to think
unusual but unfortunately also
see a devastating comic impersonation by dustin hoffman that is revelatory
be more acquainted with the tiniest details of tom hanks ' face than his wife is
ripping
theatre
canned shots of raymond burr commenting on the monster 's path of destruction
eddy
cool j.
thoughtful screenplay
to forgive its mean-spirited second half
high-strung but flaccid drama
lustrous polished
a sardonic jolt
endless trailer
is a stunning film , a one-of-a-kind tour de force .
this working woman
does n't also keep us
work us over
gore-free
should log a minimal number of hits
ram dass fierce grace
that while no art grows from a vacuum , many artists exist in one
another self-consciously overwritten story about a rag-tag bunch of would-be characters
guys like evans
popcorn work
turns the stomach .
resolutely avoids all the comic possibilities of its situation , and becomes one more dumb high school comedy about sex gags and prom dates .
, they ca n't generate enough heat in this cold vacuum of a comedy to start a reaction .
, like kubrick before him , may not touch the planet 's skin , but understands the workings of its spirit .
gorgeous epic
it 's a symptom
one thing is for sure : this movie does not tell you a whole lot about lily chou-chou .
about all the bad things in the world \/
we do n't get williams ' usual tear and a smile , just sneers and bile , and
produce another smash
very little story or character
curling
past and
though few will argue that it ranks with the best of herzog 's works , invincible shows he 's back in form , with an astoundingly rich film .
contemporary adult movies
caught up .
how to tell a story for more than four minutes
shapes history
of style and humor
sweet-and-sour
after an encounter with the rich and the powerful who have nothing
pratfalls but
the criticism never rises above easy , cynical potshots at morally bankrupt characters ...
sometimes creepy intimacy
the actors are simply too good ,
than the simpsons ever has
renegade-cop
the problem with antwone fisher
a film which presses familiar herzog tropes into the service of a limpid and conventional historical fiction , when really what we demand of the director
national lampoon film
belt out `` when you 're a jet
despite that breadth
often likable , but just as often it 's meandering , low on energy , and too eager to be quirky at moments when a little old-fashioned storytelling would come in handy .
an exhausting family drama about a porcelain empire and
had already seen that movie
into high-tech splatterfests
is n't mainly suspense or excitement .
inside an enigma
garish showcase
field
a film about campus depravity
, splashy and entertainingly nasty
quick cutting and blurry step-printing to goose things up
you will enjoy seeing how both evolve
sophisticated flower child 's
laugh because he acts so goofy all the time
is rote work and predictable , but with a philosophical visual coming right
must have been lost in the translation .
many a recent movie season
fringe
in the ease with which it integrates thoughtfulness and pasta-fagioli comedy
determination to shock at any cost
the evocative imagery and gentle , lapping rhythms of this film are infectious -- it gets under our skin and draws us in long before the plot kicks into gear
a character 's hands
eludes madonna and ,
scherfig -rrb-
timeless and universal tale
, something terrible happens
an enigmatic film that 's too clever for its own good , it 's a conundrum not worth solving .
a clever script and
'll love it and probably want to see it twice
time-consuming
'' is the phenomenal , water-born cinematography by david hennings
she has n't been worth caring about
what antwone fisher is n't , however , is original
a tv episode rather than a documentary
thought through than in most ` right-thinking ' films
his cinematic vision
some may choose to interpret the film 's end as hopeful or optimistic
that never quite gel
deserves the hook .
comes along only occasionally , one so unconventional ,
to its superstar
are served with a hack script .
there 's a plethora of characters in this picture
the right vent -lrb- accurate
juan carlos fresnadillo
's most weirdly engaging and unpredictable character pieces
cutesy film references
i know better than to rush to the theatre for this one
it reduces the complexities to bromides and slogans and it gets so preachy-keen and so tub-thumpingly loud it makes you feel like a chump just for sitting through it
to dumb down the universe
, then pay your $ 8 and get ready for the big shear .
egoyan 's work often elegantly considers various levels of reality and uses shifting points of view
its just under ninety minute running time
most damning censure
looking for an intelligent movie in which you can release your pent up anger
the rock 's fighting skills are more in line with steven seagal
never overcomes its questionable satirical ambivalence
a studio 's wallet
to say , `` look at this
a bad sign when directors abandon their scripts and go where the moment takes them
ignoring
helpful to listen to extremist name-calling , regardless of whether you think kissinger was a calculating fiend or just a slippery self-promoter
a so-called ` comedy '
hollywood program
as moronic as some campus gross-out films
a terrible strength
shmear
incisive and
icons
siren
than indecent proposal
own look
of world war ii
an underachiever , a psychological mystery that takes its sweet time building to a climax that 's scarcely a surprise by the time
carry out
relied too much
is as stimulating & heart-rate-raising as any james bond thriller
realistic human behavior
the off-center humor is a constant , and
on any level
if you 're an elvis person
pity the ` plain ' girl who becomes a ravishing waif after applying a smear of lip-gloss
to conceal its contrivances
falls a little flat
glamorous
a quick-buck sequel
it follows the blair witch formula for an hour , in which we 're told something creepy and vague is in the works ,
the structure is simple , but in its own way , rabbit-proof fence is a quest story as grand as the lord of the rings .
indisputably
kathryn
the film becomes an overwhelming pleasure , and you find yourself rooting for gai 's character to avoid the fate that has befallen every other carmen before her
seagal ,
preaching
-lrb- though no less horrifying for it -rrb-
an unsuccessful attempt at a movie
the grade as tawdry trash
are too ragged to ever fit smoothly together
at the rapidly changing face of beijing
the crime expertly
the lady and the duke surprisingly
is entertaining on an inferior level .
massacre
comes along , especially if it begins with the name of star wars
kafka-inspired
a technological exercise
chelsea walls is a case of too many chefs fussing over too weak a recipe .
you may not have heard before
to ice cube , benjamins
a horror movie with seriously dumb characters , which somewhat dilutes the pleasure of watching them
the cumulative effect of watching this 65-minute trifle is rather like being trapped while some weird relative trots out the video he took of the family vacation to stonehenge .
the movie 's seams may show ...
so self-pitying
none of his actors stand out ,
with little fuss or noise
has much to learn
this is lohman 's film .
a key strength in its willingness to explore its principal characters with honesty , insight and humor
realistic , urgent
's sincere to a fault , but , unfortunately , not very compelling or much fun
of emotional intelligence in this engaging film about two men who discover what william james once called ` the gift of tears
dench who really steals the show
pursue silent film representation with every mournful composition
an artificial creation in a world that thrives on artificiality
-lrb- in `` last dance '' -rrb-
purposeful
the symbols
`` 9 1\/2 weeks
others even more compelling
building suspense
resembling
the story compels
utterly satisfied to remain the same throughout
as an intellectual exercise -- an unpleasant debate that 's been given the drive of a narrative and that 's been acted out -- the believer is nothing less than a provocative piece of work
enjoy a couple of great actors hamming it up
two
to extremist name-calling
attempt to surround himself with beautiful , half-naked women
does everything
finn and edmund
scared to admit how much they may really need the company of others
old-fashioned-movie
carey
exploits
from the tv series
steve
obstacles
about this latest reincarnation of the world 's greatest teacher
second helpings of love , romance , tragedy , false dawns , real dawns , comic relief , two separate crises during marriage ceremonies ,
pessimists
charlize chases kevin with a gun .
can such a cold movie claim to express warmth and longing ?
drumline ably captures the complicated relationships in a marching band .
grown
is the action as gripping as in past seagal films
a charming , banter-filled comedy ... one of those airy cinematic bon bons whose aims -- and by extension , accomplishments -- seem deceptively slight on the surface .
the minor omission of a screenplay
brosnan is more feral in this film than i 've seen him before and
, purpose and emotionally bruised characters
war 's madness
so pertinent and enduring
close to real life
still offers a great deal of insight into the female condition and the timeless danger of emotions repressed .
, there 's nothing remotely triumphant about this motion picture .
in a torrent of emotion
in the face that 's simultaneously painful and refreshing
little indie .
it 's an 88-minute highlight reel that 's 86 minutes too long .
sleepless in seattle
'll find yourself wishing that you and they were in another movie .
a creaky staircase gothic .
irrepressible passion
of poverty
of the movie
is impossible not to be awed by the power and grace of one of the greatest natural sportsmen of modern times
you leave feeling like you 've endured a long workout without your pulse ever racing .
on the strength of their own cleverness
all individuality
believes so fervently in humanity that it feels almost anachronistic , and it is too cute by half
munch 's
would sink laurence olivier
is , at bottom
charting
somebody suggested the stills might make a nice coffee table book
your face
a troubled and determined homicide cop
the specter
white oleander ,
vividly conveys the passion , creativity , and fearlessness of one of mexico 's most colorful and controversial artists -- a captivating drama that will speak to the nonconformist in us all .
what makes vincent tick , but perhaps any definitive explanation for it would have felt like a cheat
just another voyeuristic spectacle
breathless anticipation
more relevant than 9 1\/2 weeks
i believe silberling had the best intentions here , but he just does n't have the restraint to fully realize them .
lets you brush up against the humanity of a psycho , without making him any less psycho
hypnotically
letting its imagery
of an architect of pop culture
go for la salle 's performance ,
the ya-ya 's have many secrets and one is - the books are better
the modern master of the chase sequence
by the ensemble cast , the flat dialogue by vincent r. nebrida or the gutless direction by laurice guillen
that rare animal
the usher
exquisite craftsmanship
pat inspirational status
visualizing nijinsky 's diaries
disdain
, but the uninspired scripts , acting and direction never rise above the level of an after-school tv special
their way
based on a true story
mean ` funny
i 'm not sure which half of dragonfly is worse : the part where nothing 's happening , or the part where something 's happening , but it 's stupid
hope and despair
to probe questions of attraction and interdependence
little more than a stylish exercise in revisionism whose point
than lucid work
a subculture
have to admit i walked out of runteldat .
as an exquisite motion picture in its own right
before the pathology set in
with a few lingering animated thoughts
lacking the real talent and wit to elevate it beyond its formula to the level of classic romantic comedy to which it aspires
dressed up
a wry , winning , if languidly paced , meditation
exquisite balance
pick your nose instead
genteel yet decadent
dahmer heyday
looking for that exact niche
be funny , uplifting and moving , sometimes
's a fun adventure movie for kids -lrb- of all ages -rrb- that like adventure .
suspension
go down with a ship as leaky as this
oscar winners
makin
after another
somewhere inside its fabric , but never
unlike last year 's lame musketeer
sweet home alabama is one dumb movie , but
in almost every scene
exceptionally
gives us compelling , damaged characters who we want to help -- or hurt
that there are few things in this world more complex -- and , as it turns out , more fragile
has a way of seeping into your consciousness , with lingering questions about what the film is really getting at .
life sentence
jack nicholson
ho-hum
scary in the slightest
saccharine
a bonus
hash .
any aspect of it
for plenty of nudity
respect
phillip noyce
complex , sinuously plotted and , somehow , off-puttingly cold
ferret
drags out too many scenes toward the end that should move quickly
mindless junk
the logic of it all will be greek to anyone not predisposed to the movie 's rude and crude humor .
worried
humanizing stuff
, revolution # 9 proves to be a compelling
's hard to understand why anyone in his right mind would even think to make the attraction a movie
of the rock
of jaw-droppingly odd behavior
gestures
as home movie gone haywire
uncle ralph
feel sorry
'll probably be in video stores by christmas
the film with his effortless performance and
's nothing remotely triumphant about this motion picture .
that does n't merit it
it 's not helpful to listen to extremist name-calling , regardless of whether you think kissinger was a calculating fiend or just a slippery self-promoter .
such a perfect medium for children
notice it
walks with a slow , deliberate gait , chooses his words carefully and
you can see where big bad love is trying to go
hollywood endings
delia , greta , and paula rank as three of the most multilayered and sympathetic female characters of the year .
years and years
we never truly come to care about the main characters and whether or not they 'll wind up together ,
not funny performers
witty
be growing
a promise
an honest , sensitive story from a vietnamese point of view .
that the whole damned thing did n't get our moral hackles up
the end of the flick
salvation and good intentions
pull an arrow out of his back
becomes simply a monster chase film
the marquis de sade
underlined by neil finn and edmund
provocative central wedding sequence
the messenger
, governance and hierarchy
do n't get williams ' usual tear and a smile , just sneers and bile
a rounded and revealing overview
dire
this off-putting french romantic comedy
enjoyable performances
overburdened with complicated plotting and banal dialogue
during the tuxedo 's 90 minutes of screen time
jack carter
to modernize it with encomia to diversity and tolerance
nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick
an unintentionally surreal kid 's picture
tom
at humor
of revisionist fancy
figures out
the ultimate fate of these girls
between the down-to-earth bullock and the nonchalant grant
cause loads of irreparable damage that years and years of costly analysis could never fix
its title notwithstanding , should have been a lot nastier
less endearing
very well done
gone before
this pathetic junk is barely an hour long .
life survivable
are required to balance all the formulaic equations in the long-winded heist comedy who is cletis tout ?
set
a consummate actor incapable of being boring
rumor
as fully ` rendered ' as pixar 's industry standard
does n't think about percentages all day long
inauspicious
comprehend it
envelops the audience in his character 's anguish , anger and frustration
bathos and pathos
of an artist , one whose view of america , history and the awkwardness of human life is generous and deep
of the elements that will grab you
watching it now , with older and wiser eyes , because we know what will happen after greene 's story ends
trusted
complex psychological drama
your nerves
the key to stand-up
in my heart
top-notch
is more than merely a holocaust movie
frame one
one-dimensional buffoons that get him a few laughs but nothing else
filled with fantasies , daydreams , memories and one fantastic visual trope after another
a sugar-coated rocky whose valuable messages are forgotten 10 minutes after the last trombone
brainless , but enjoyably over-the-top ,
the pieces do n't quite fit together
circles it obsessively , without making contact
michael cacoyannis
for an oscar
way to make j.k. rowling 's marvelous series into a deadly bore
it looks neat
gives you something to chew on
large-screen
could have wrapped things up at 80 minutes
added depth and resonance
is light , innocuous and unremarkable
that is plainly dull and visually ugly when it is n't incomprehensible
thousands of vietnamese
force performance by michel piccoli .
several of his performances
in their 50s working
giving the movie a mournful undercurrent that places the good-time shenanigans in welcome perspective
gaining much momentum
creed
the genial-rogue shtick
times a bit melodramatic and even a little dated
cause tom green a grimace ;
funny documentary
a compelling story of musical passion
incredibly flexible cast
laughs
a fascinating but choppy documentary .
true colors
on tv
90-minute , four-star movie
of a calculus major at m.i.t.
of somber blues and pinks
far too much
will just screen the master of disguise 24\/7
induce sleep than fright
viewed as pure composition and form --
seemed
emotionally devastating piece
hundert
to do with 94 minutes
's hard to believe that a relationship like holly and marina 's could survive the hothouse emotions of teendom
all very stylish and beautifully photographed , but far more trouble than it
the terrifying angst of the modern working man
pleasant from start to finish
mental
whether it wants to be a gangster flick or an art film
racing
find that the road to perdition leads to a satisfying destination
the story really has no place to go since simone is not real -- she ca n't provide any conflict
lost twenty-first century america .
that i did n't mind
record
for editing
this properly intense , claustrophobic tale of obsessive love
kjell bjarne
a bit of a downer and a little over-dramatic at times
for long stretches
has run its course
, eyre needs to take a good sweat to clarify his cinematic vision before his next creation and remember the lessons of the trickster spider .
bursts with a goofy energy
laughter and self-exploitation
sustains
back-stabbing , inter-racial desire and , most importantly ,
intelligence or invention
paper thin
dawson leery did what ?!? -rrb-
does not quite have enough emotional resonance or variety of incident to sustain a feature
beseechingly
as a tragic love story
is an earnest study in despair .
comedy futility
abderrahmane sissako 's heremakono -lrb- waiting for happiness -rrb-
into art
cube 's charisma and chemistry compensate for corniness and cliche .
be put to sleep or bewildered by the artsy and often pointless visuals
gives itself the freedom to feel contradictory things .
runs a good race , one that will have you at the edge of your seat for long stretches
if you 're willing to have fun with it
a copy
breckin
fire a torpedo
their time -lrb- including mine -rrb- on something
mirren
gelati
, film has little insight into the historical period and its artists , particularly in how sand developed a notorious reputation .
emotionally at least
aware
opens today in manhattan
that greengrass had gone a tad less for grit and a lot more for intelligibility
on how well you like
trademark grin
may have worked up a back story for the women they portray so convincingly
lets you
would-be
high style
would be a film that is n't this painfully forced , false and fabricated
virtually plotless
slides downhill as soon as macho action conventions assert themselves
of how things will turn out
lillard and cardellini earn their scooby snacks , but not anyone else
is contrived , unmotivated , and psychologically unpersuasive , with an inconclusive ending .
few gross-out comedies
frightening seductiveness
largely untold
less the sensational true-crime hell-jaunt purists might like and more experimental in its storytelling -lrb- though no less horrifying for it -rrb- .
a long patch of black ice
two things drag it down to mediocrity -- director clare peploe 's misunderstanding of marivaux 's rhythms , and mira sorvino 's limitations as a classical actress
its many excesses
be appreciated by anyone outside the under-10 set
runs for only 71 minutes and
remember back
its central figure , vivi
this shocking testament to anti-semitism and neo-fascism
this is a more fascinating look at the future than `` bladerunner '' and one of the most high-concept sci fi adventures attempted for the screen .
lunatic heights
has waited three years with breathless anticipation for a new hal hartley movie to pore over
would-be surprises
bartleby 's main overall flaw
the delicious pulpiness of its lurid fiction
digital videotape
captures them
northern ireland
taken for the comedian at the end of the show
in all fairness
cases
the ingenuity
in how sand developed a notorious reputation
your jaw
it 's good to see michael caine whipping out the dirty words and punching people in the stomach again .
are still there .
our action-and-popcorn obsessed culture will embrace this engaging and literate psychodrama
a fine character study that 's short on plot but rich in the tiny revelations of real life
entertaining enough , but nothing new
a genuinely funny ensemble comedy that also asks its audience -- in a heartwarming , nonjudgmental kind of way -- to consider what we value in our daily lives
sure , it 's contrived and predictable ,
the mushy finale
sounds like another clever if pointless excursion into the abyss
a rattling noise
dragons
action movie
featuring a script credited to no fewer than five writers
is that she never lets her character become a caricature -- not even with that radioactive hair .
tattoo borrows heavily from both seven and the silence of the lambs
feels a bit anachronistic .
braveheart as well as the recent pearl harbor
as intellectual masterpieces
have come to learn
comes to scandals
tavernier is more concerned with the entire period of history
ireland over a man
empathy and pity fogging up the screen ...
lonely beacon
` terrorists
's a great performance and a reminder of dickens ' grandeur
it should be done cinematically
uncertain start
principles
surrealist flourishes
misleading
pass for a thirteen-year-old 's book report on the totalitarian themes of 1984 and farenheit 451
marveling at these guys ' superhuman capacity to withstand pain
uneven but a lot
lumpy as two-day old porridge
a powerful political message stuffed into an otherwise mediocre film
brooding
as pokemon videos
the heedless impetuousness
i settled into my world war ii memories
-- and by extension , accomplishments
friendships
leanest and
that almost automatically accompanies didactic entertainment
one problem with the movie
an ideal
pure escapism
some outrageously creative action in the transporter ... -lrb- b -rrb- ut by the time frank parachutes down onto a moving truck
-- or offer any new insight into
odd love triangle
drenched in swoony music and fever-pitched melodrama
period scenery
rests in the relationship between sullivan and his son
of the country bear universe
a mixture
a good sweat
one that relies on lingering terror punctuated by sudden shocks and not constant bloodshed
wasted potential
a degree of casual realism
like whether compromise is the death of self ... this orgasm -lrb- wo n't be an -rrb- exceedingly memorable one for most people
fashioning an engrossing entertainment
gadgets
at its utterly misplaced earnestness
the only reason
is deceptively simple , deeply satisfying
the visceral sensation of longing , lasting traces of charlotte 's web of desire and desperation
of mixed messages , over-blown drama and bruce willis
nobility
uncles
flawed but rather unexceptional
to better understand why this did n't connect with me would require another viewing
tough beauty
's insecure
the french director
stumblebum
for the movies of the 1960s
if you think it 's a riot to see rob schneider in a young woman 's clothes , then you 'll enjoy the hot chick .
well-acted movie
the human story
welcome or accept
forces them
out-to-change-the-world aggressiveness
has the charisma of a young woman who knows how to hold the screen .
of inspired humour
another man 's garbage
dream hispanic role
, hospital bed or insurance company office
a few nonbelievers may rethink their attitudes when they see the joy the characters take in this creed , but skeptics are n't likely to enter the theater
occasionally rises to the level of marginal competence
the big finish
episode of behind the music
makes little attempt to give voice to the other side
one man 's triumph of will
clever dialogue and likeable characters
exists ,
the film 's strength is n't in its details , but
, like shiner 's organizing of the big fight , pulls off enough
are quite funny , but jonah
a relic from a bygone era , and its convolutions ... feel
ambition
based
crafted , engaging filmmaking that should attract upscale audiences hungry for quality and a nostalgic , twisty yarn that will keep them guessing
disguise the slack complacency of -lrb- godard 's -rrb- vision
different kind
elusive , yet
hard to believe these jokers are supposed to have pulled off four similar kidnappings before
nothing funny
as exciting as all this exoticism might sound to the typical pax viewer
under a truck , preferably a semi
made to be jaglomized is the cannes film festival , the annual riviera spree of flesh , buzz , blab and money
buried somewhere inside its fabric , but never clearly seen
it all
from jacqueline bisset and martha plimpton
hokum
uruk-hai
evans ' saga
its sade
coma
letting sleeping dogs lie
striving solipsism
its electronic expression through cyber culture
dunst
lab
, enough is just the ticket you need .
hard , endearing , caring ,
the pretensions -- and disposable story --
the fingers
the plot
needless chase scenes and swordfights as the revenge unfolds
ka fai are
thoughtful and rewarding
the man has taken away your car , your work-hours and denied you health insurance
easily the most thoughtful fictional examination
his plot
occur and not ``
help -- or
spaghetti western
's all pretty tame .
escort their little ones
japanese jokes
felt sharpie pen
several funny moments
of dogs who are smarter than him
had a lot of problems
to witness first-time director
exploitative and largely devoid of the depth or sophistication that would make watching such a graphic treatment of the crimes bearable
short in explaining the music and its roots
question to ask about bad company
, soar .
of our lives
which also is n't embarrassed to make you reach for the tissues
its flabbergasting principals ,
retread action twaddle
it more if it had just gone that one step further
that it is laughingly enjoyable
small movie
unfortunately , neither sendak nor the directors are particularly engaging or articulate .
unchecked
mostly fool 's
lascivious-minded
filming the teeming life on the reefs
plot contrivance
preserves tosca 's intoxicating ardor through his use of the camera
it seems impossible that an epic four-hour indian musical about a cricket game could be this good , but it is .
the color palette , with lots of somber blues and pinks , is dreamy and evocative
easier
this smart
convey a tiny sense of hope
their problems
impervious
is a cliche
a huge cut of above the rest
matter so much that this arrogant richard pryor wannabe 's routine is offensive , puerile and unimaginatively foul-mouthed if it was at least funny
in his latest effort , storytelling , solondz has finally made a movie that is n't just offensive
hurry up and get to its subjects ' deaths just so the documentary will be over
in a pretty convincing performance as a prissy teenage girl
in a fish-out-of-water gag
raindrop
have potential
football
resistance
it 's bright
might to resist , if you 've got a place in your heart for smokey robinson
a bad clive barker movie
required viewing in university computer science departments for years to come
sarandon ,
of a smart-aleck film school brat
love , racial tension ,
real emotional impact
your merchant ivory productions
heavy-handed symbolism , dime-store psychology
only about as sexy and dangerous as an actress in a role
one-dimensional
sledgehammer sap
to a new , self-deprecating level
nair does n't treat the issues lightly .
but it was n't horrible either .
in the middle , the film compels ,
started with a great premise
an achingly enthralling premise , the film
could easily mistake it for a sketchy work-in-progress that was inexplicably rushed to the megaplexes before its time
at least a minimal appreciation
its audacious ambitions sabotaged by pomposity
gabbiest giant-screen movie
the actor to save it
masterful performances
retains ambiguities that make it well worth watching
making a farrelly brothers-style , down-and-dirty laugher for the female
heartfelt romance
with satin rouge
a much more successful translation than its most famous previous film adaptation
the idea of a vietnam picture
sometime bitter movie about love
attempt another project greenlight , next time out
you might to scrutinize the ethics of kaufman 's approach
a classroom play in a college history course
recognize it and deal with it
unwavering and arresting
is tenderly observant of his characters
fluid and mesmerizing sequence
anybody who enjoys quirky , fun , popcorn movies with a touch of silliness and a little
as crisp and to the point
mission accomplished
you do n't want to think too much about what 's going on
of what made old-time b movies good-bad that makes eight legged freaks a perfectly entertaining summer diversion
the twist endings
inclination to play hannibal lecter again , even though harris has no immediate inclination to provide a fourth book
one of the film 's stars
the star and everyone
a genuinely moving and wisely unsentimental drama .
that its story just is n't worth telling
undoubtedly play well in european markets , where mr. besson is a brand name , and in asia , where ms. shu is an institution
the lead actor phones in his autobiographical performance
it could have been something special , but two things drag it down to mediocrity -- director clare peploe 's misunderstanding of marivaux 's rhythms , and mira sorvino 's limitations as a classical actress
loses its overall sense of mystery and becomes a tv episode rather than a documentary
faltering
mad queens , obsessive relationships , and rampant adultery
handsome and sophisticated
the frank humanity of ...
the teeny-bopper set
makes salton sea surprisingly engrossing
will the actors generate
stinks from start
warriors
of `` the kid stays in the picture
wondrous love story
the wistful everyday ironies
the old-hat province of male intrigue
using a plot that could have come from an animated-movie screenwriting textbook
of the working class to life
is just too easy
, hard-edged stuff
a transcript of a therapy session brought to humdrum life by some freudian puppet
just sneers
if the video is n't back at blockbuster before midnight , you 're going to face frightening late fees
as improbable as this premise may seem , abbass 's understated , shining performance offers us the sense that on some elemental level , lilia deeply wants to break free of her old life .
doing the goofiest stuff out of left field
rare film
came back with the astonishing revelation that `` they wanted to see something that did n't talk down to them
, he 's a charismatic charmer likely to seduce and conquer .
meticulously
that places the good-time shenanigans in welcome perspective
battle sequence
hand-drawn
with a light -lrb- yet unsentimental -rrb- touch
all of eight legged freaks was as entertaining as the final hour
spring directly from the lives of the people
senseless
a nearly terminal case
finds a consistent tone and lacks
failed jokes , twitchy acting ,
however canned
to get through the country bears
if you are curious to see the darker side of what 's going on with young tv actors -lrb- dawson leery did what ?!? -rrb- , or see some interesting storytelling devices , you might want to check it out , but there 's nothing very attractive about this movie .
the movie is genial but never inspired , and little about it will stay with you .
the thing ' and a geriatric
has actually bothered to construct a real story this time .
a remarkably accessible and haunting film
for the complicated love triangle that develops between the three central characters
because we know what will happen after greene 's story ends
describe
the trick of making us care about its protagonist and celebrate his victories
dawns
the ensemble cast , the flat dialogue by vincent r. nebrida or
it 's about issues most adults have to face in marriage
the rug out
with the terrifying message
to the fierce grandeur of its sweeping battle scenes
mr. nelson
aesthetically and sexually
a few hours after you 've seen it
school students
pathetically
our best achievements and
take her spiritual quest at all seriously
what underdog movie since the bad news bears
spans time and reveals meaning
is guaranteed to lift the spirits of the whole family
visual merits
has not spawned a single good film
drably
serves up all of that stuff ,
inertia
lively appeal
a stunning , taxi driver-esque portrayal of a man teetering on the edge of sanity
resurrection
a film that is n't this painfully forced , false and fabricated
for the viewer
mary gaitskill 's
the clever crime comedy it thinks it is
, ham-fisted direction
faith , love and power
catherine di napoli
is mostly a bore
of poetry and passion
finds a consistent tone and lacks bite ,
is n't nearly as graphic but much more powerful , brutally shocking and difficult to watch
perverse pleasure
it 's tough to watch , but
is an undeniably fascinating and playful fellow .
inside a high-tech space station
of rot and hack
critics need a good laugh , too , and
woodard
, twisty yarn
sensibilities
it also does the absolute last thing we need hollywood doing to us
because a walk to remember
a single name
cal works out his issues with his dad and comes to terms with his picture-perfect life
told it feels accidental
hence
nagging
the perfect material
ca n't say it 's on par with the first one
all these years
both animation and storytelling
as human beings for passion in our lives and the emptiness one
final act
much with its template
brash , intelligent and erotically perplexing , haneke 's portrait of an upper class austrian society and the suppression of its tucked away
of cheesy dialogue
director shekhar kapur and screenwriters michael schiffer and hossein amini have tried hard to modernize and reconceptualize things , but the barriers finally prove to be too great .
since sept. 11 -rrb-
winning and
's difficult for a longtime admirer of his work to not be swept up in invincible and overlook its drawbacks
the movie would seem less of a trifle if ms. sugarman followed through on her defiance of the saccharine .
watch witherspoon 's talents wasting away inside unnecessary films like legally blonde and sweet home abomination , i mean ,
too much exploitation
prurient
the film rehashes several old themes and is capped with pointless extremes --
gets at the very special type of badness that is deuces wild .
plot and pornographic way
sinister happy ending
enough eye
have been this odd , inexplicable and unpleasant
recording industry
in the river
aversion
complicated characters
assigned marks to take on any life of its own
hyped
reign
as storytelling
u.s.
elaborate the conceit of setting this blood-soaked tragedy of murderous ambition in the era of richard nixon
if you can push on through the slow spots
most humane and important holocaust movies ever made .
thoroughly entertaining
's the element of condescension , as the filmmakers look down on their working-class subjects from their lofty perch , that finally makes sex with strangers , which opens today in the new york metropolitan area , so distasteful .
found in dragonfly
its true-to-life characters , its sensitive acting , its unadorned view of rural life and
little doubt
burlesque
leaping story line
shedding light on a group of extremely talented musicians who might otherwise go unnoticed and underappreciated by music fans
they 're doing
emerges as his most vital work since goodfellas .
to read
ai n't none
's clotted with heavy-handed symbolism , dime-store psychology and endless scenic shots that make 105 minutes seem twice as long .
see : terrorists are more evil than ever !
cosby-seinfeld
patrolmen
mere
trailer park magnolia :
have that french realism
the film succeeds as an emotionally accessible , almost mystical work
most inventive directors
the histrionic muse still eludes madonna and , playing a charmless witch , she is merely a charmless witch .
school-age crowd
do everything he can to look like a good guy
's strongest and most touching movie of recent years .
was more likely
to be wholesome and subversive at the same time .
to taking the easy hollywood road and cashing in on his movie-star
planet
the performances are amiable and committed ,
about what you 'd expect
most ardent fans outside japan seem to be introverted young men with fantasy fetishes
uniformly
in practically every facet of inept filmmaking
the film is an oddly fascinating depiction of an architect of pop culture
improved upon the first and
aircraft carrier
's endlessly inventive , consistently intelligent and sickeningly savage .
unconditional love and compassion garnered from years of seeing it all , a condition only the old are privy to , and ... often misconstrued as weakness
clean , kid-friendly outing
of flesh , buzz , blab and money
that -lrb- jaglom -rrb- pursued with such enervating determination in venice\/venice
korean new wave '
that affirms the nourishing aspects of love and companionship
boasting no real surprises -- but still quite tasty and inviting all the same
a good film that must have baffled the folks in the marketing department .
between cho and most comics
played in american culture as an athlete , a movie star , and an image of black indomitability
donna floria tosca
is certainly no disaster
humorous and touching .
, the powerpuff girls is a fast , frenetic , funny , even punny 6 -- aimed specifically at a grade-school audience .
in the unhurried , low-key style
attempts to mine laughs from a genre -- the gangster\/crime comedy -- that wore out its welcome with audiences several years ago
the target practice
verging
the integrity and vision of the band
the script by vincent r. nebrida
ending .
with a chase to end all chases
to remain an unchanged dullard
why did n't hollywood think of this sooner ?
, sexual and social
from the star wars series
forges out of the theories of class
is a deliberately unsteady mixture of stylistic elements .
both heartbreaking and
arrive anyplace special
upon where you live
plutonium
1\/2
than batman
here his sense of story and his juvenile camera movements smack of a film school undergrad ,
the ethos of the chelsea hotel may shape hawke 's artistic aspirations , but he has n't yet coordinated his own dv poetry with the beat he hears in his soul .
muy
reveals itself slowly , intelligently , artfully
almost immediately that welcome to collinwood is n't going to jell
a few zingers
fans of gosford park have come to assume is just another day of brit cinema
the zeroes on my paycheck
the delirium
stone 's
, the final effect is like having two guys yelling in your face for two hours .
please eastwood 's loyal fans
who has ever suspected hollywood of being overrun by corrupt and hedonistic weasels
the film boasts at least a few good ideas and features some decent performances , but
cgi aliens
aristocrats '
big mistake .
`` un-bear-able '' project
hickenlooper 's
iran 's
boyd 's film
perhaps , but unmistakably
knows how to tell us about people .
catch the intensity of the movie 's strangeness
potentially good
by those standards
wish it would have just gone more over-the-top instead of trying to have it both ways .
oppressive , right-wing , propriety-obsessed family
the action and our emotions
how interesting and likable
much time
if you 're in the mood for a melodrama narrated by talking fish
resist temptation
purpose and
amusedly , sometimes
is instead
is a canny crowd pleaser , and the last kiss ... provides more than enough sentimental catharsis for a satisfying evening at the multiplex .
its cast , its cuisine and its quirky tunes
actually makes the heart soar
chan movies
his little changes
push it
the film is a hilarious adventure and i shamelessly enjoyed it
its sheer dynamism
fantasy story
boldly stroked , luridly coloured , uni-dimensional nonsense machine that strokes the eyeballs while it evaporates like so much crypt mist in the brain .
that you 'll wish
forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
heavy
enters the land of unintentional melodrama and tiresome love triangles
guess why the cast and crew did n't sign a pact to burn the negative and the script and pretend the whole thing never existed
be captivated , as i was , by its moods , and by its subtly transformed star
know who `` they '' were , what `` they '' looked like
guilty
with you for the late show
the tiny events
it 's sort of in-between , and it works .
disney 's great past
making `` die another day '' one of the most entertaining bonds in years
psychological drama ,
they are doing
best works understand why snobbery is a better satiric target than middle-america
` how can you charge money for this ? '
dealing with the mentally ill
the cockettes
little action , almost
all the pleasure
is delivered with a hammer
where the film ultimately fails
pass for a litmus test of the generation gap and not bad enough to repulse any generation of its fans
albeit
the symbols of loss and denial and life-at-arm 's - length in the film
that it 's inauthentic at its core
full of cheesy dialogue
by and
his previous works
, vaguely silly overkill
downbeat , period-perfect biopic hammers
some contrived banter
seem tired
enthusiastically invokes the percussion rhythm , the brass soul and the sense of fierce competition that helps make great marching bands half the fun of college football games .
over every cheap trick in the book trying to make the outrage
has something significant to say
all its violence
to be in a martial-arts flick
is either a more rigid , blair witch-style commitment to its mockumentary format , or a more straightforward , dramatic treatment , with all the grandiosity
balanced
somewhat tired premise
janice comes racing to the rescue in the final reel
of kiddie entertainment , sophisticated wit and symbolic graphic design
bother to make her heroine 's book sound convincing , the gender-war ideas original , or the comic scenes fly
jay russell
resentful betty
the cameo-packed , m : i-2-spoofing title sequence
accepting a 50-year-old in the role
called ` my husband is travis bickle '
old news
it just is n't a very involving one
worked for me
open-hearted film
the quirky drama
spelled out
the insightful writer\/director
chases stuart
stop eric schaeffer before he makes another film .
tendentious intervention into the who-wrote-shakespeare controversy .
sam mendes
lots of somber blues and pinks
suspense , intriguing characters and bizarre bank robberies , plus a heavy dose of father-and-son dynamics
win him
of most teenagers
an unsuccessful attempt at a movie of ideas
found a cult favorite to enjoy for a lifetime
are treated as docile , mostly wordless ethnographic extras .
show business
, it 's also a -- dare i say it twice -- delightfully charming -- and totally american , i might add -- slice of comedic bliss .
befallen
to let this morph into a typical romantic triangle
the first blade
qualities
of memory and desire
ice age posits a heretofore unfathomable question : is it possible for computer-generated characters to go through the motions ?
too campy to work as straight drama and too violent and sordid to function as comedy
crude and unrelentingly exploitative
have guessed
just about more stately
what punk rock music
le
hold our interest , but its just not a thrilling movie
that allow us to wonder for ourselves if things will turn out okay .
against each other so intensely , but with restraint
more than that
the still-inestimable contribution they have made to our shared history
to deliver
ever see one of those comedies that just seem like a bad idea from frame one
beauty reeks
for chaiken
, brutally clueless
like it .
savour the story
hong kong action
are well done and perfectly
features one
menace and
luis
it has none of the pushiness and decibel volume of most contemporary comedies
andie macdowell
a thoughtful and surprisingly affecting portrait of a screwed-up man who dared to mess with some powerful people
howard appears to have had free rein to be as pretentious as he wanted
if you love the music , and i do
will .
soderbergh 's solaris is a gorgeous and deceptively minimalist cinematic tone poem .
, unnecessary
as easily have been called ` under siege 3
garish
the ideal outlet for his flick-knife diction in the role of roger swanson
janice beard falters in its recycled aspects , implausibility , and sags in pace
although its plot may prove too convoluted for fun-seeking summer audiences
a gem of a movie .
with
a single surprise
the storytelling and less
five screenwriters
your chair
is moving
more evil than ever
rinzler
salute
the audience
in this debut indie feature
you pay the full ticket price to see `` simone , '' and consider a dvd rental instead
even when you do n't
, evoking memories of day of the jackal , the french connection , and heat .
is about an adult male dressed in pink jammies
an actress in a role
graphically illustrates the problems of fledgling democracies , but also the strength and sense of freedom the iranian people already possess , with or without access to the ballot box .
earnest , unsubtle and hollywood-predictable
messing
is intriguing , provocative stuff
of emotional and moral departure for protagonist alice
goldie hawn
the script was reportedly rewritten a dozen times --
a nomination for a best-foreign-film oscar :
being maudlin
the sentimental cliches
the scenery
that made the original men in black such a pleasure
are intimate and therefore bolder than the otherwise calculated artifice that defines and overwhelms the film 's production design .
just do n't work in concert .
recommend irwin
is hardly a perverse , dangerous libertine and agitator -- which would have made for better drama .
kurt vonnegut
above anything sandler
the steps
could ever be
contemporary movie
could take a look at his kin 's reworked version
it comes to life in the performances .
demographics
having a nightmare about bad cinema
than `` bladerunner ''
to the actors ' perfect comic timing and sweet , genuine chemistry
take the latter every time
offbeat humor , amusing characters , and a happy ending
such a premise
strategically
mystery and
for a buck or so
has a lot to do with the casting of juliette binoche as sand , who brings to the role her pale , dark beauty and characteristic warmth
kicking undead \*\*\*
as averse as i usually am to feel-good , follow-your-dream hollywood fantasies , this one got to me .
public
sit back and enjoy a couple of great actors hamming it up
valiantly mugs his way through snow dogs
smart , funny , subtle , and resonant
's hard to imagine anyone managing to steal a movie not only from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb
its relaxed ,
porn film
who is all too human
like the tuck family themselves , this movie just goes on and on and on and on
apes
this film 's cast
the dullest tangents
allowed
a savage john waters-like humor
are concerned .
are things to like about murder by numbers
a boring movie about a boring man , made watchable by a bravura performance from a consummate actor incapable of being boring
critical and commercial
than the fact
too often , the viewer is left puzzled by the mechanics of the delivery
first love sweetly
to grown-up fish lovers
an effortlessly
lyrical and celebratory vision
tailor
feel ` stoked
a movie that is dark -lrb- dark green , to be exact -rrb-
at bringing off the hopkins\/rock collision of acting styles and onscreen personas
form for director peter bogdanovich
as many drugs as the film 's characters
the script 's snazzy dialogue establishes a realistic atmosphere that involves us in the unfolding crisis , but the lazy plotting ensures that little of our emotional investment pays off .
the world 's dispossessed
the miniseries and more attention
andrei tarkovsky 's
movies ,
fling gags
, hartley created a monster but did n't know how to handle it .
an introduction to the man 's theories and
forces us to consider the unthinkable , the unacceptable , the unmentionable .
, xxx is a blast of adrenalin , rated eee for excitement .
's the best sequel since the empire strikes back ... a majestic achievement , an epic of astonishing grandeur and surprising emotional depth
morph
a more rigid , blair witch-style commitment
sinks .
shrugging acceptance to each new horror
small , human moments
' hanging over the film
manages to be wholesome and subversive at the same time .
ever delivered by a hollywood studio
a funny , triumphant , and
that feels dusty and leatherbound
go anywhere
of his images
who sadly are at hostile odds with one another through recklessness and retaliation
while the film is not entirely successful , it still manages to string together enough charming moments to work .
a video game
feels familiar and tired .
-lrb- dong -rrb-
sappy than evelyn
touched by an angel simplicity
is a little scattered -- ditsy
in crisis
is hopeless
it 's that good .
not in order to excuse him but rather to demonstrate that his pathology evolved from human impulses that grew hideously twisted
this marvelous documentary touches -- ever so gracefully -- on the entire history of the yiddish theater , both in america and israel .
i can see why people thought i was too hard on `` the mothman prophecies '' .
do n't eat enough during the film
the porky 's revenge : ultimate edition
from watching ` comedian '
miller 's
this movie so much as produced it
as it used to be
ruffle
weightless
the film manages to keep you at the edge of your seat with its shape-shifting perils , political intrigue and brushes with calamity .
sprecher and
feel like you ate a reeses without the peanut butter
prison flick
its message and the choice of material
work and
the popularity of vin diesel , seth green and barry pepper
explode
to do virtually everything wrong
gritty realism and magic realism
while certain cues , like the happy music , suggest that this movie is supposed to warm our hearts , jeong-hyang lee 's film is just as likely to blacken that organ with cold vengefulness .
devotees of star trek ii : the wrath of khan will feel a nagging sense of deja vu ,
a remake by the numbers
putting the primitive murderer inside a high-tech space station unleashes
hits and generally sustains a higher plateau with bullock 's memorable first interrogation of gosling
useful
x-files
hitchens ' obsession
another peek at some of the magic we saw in glitter here in wisegirls
the best rock
going at a rapid pace , occasionally using an omniscient voice-over narrator in the manner of french new wave films
bullfighters
region
vulgarity , sex scenes
that on the cinematic front , look no further than this 20th anniversary edition of the film that spielberg calls
the payoff for the audience , as well as the characters
to express his convictions
and good intentions
where nothing 's happening
the zeitgeist
stooping to base melodrama
are smarter
a movie must have a story and a script
street gangs and
last 20 minutes
, dogtown and z-boys has a compelling story to tell .
face frightening late fees
mug shots
of the writing
fewer deliberate laughs , more inadvertent ones and stunningly trite
it 's just as wonderful on the big screen .
anarchy
an impeccable pedigree , mongrel pep ,
this is n't a terrible film by any means , but it 's also far from being a realized work
uphill
you 're a struggling nobody
is , also ,
does n't even have potential as a cult film , as it 's too loud to shout insults at the screen .
hunting
a droll , bitchy frolic which pokes fun at the price of popularity and small-town pretension in the lone star state .
of testing boundaries
have done a fine job of updating white 's dry wit to a new age
to the rising place that would set it apart from other deep south stories
an admirable reconstruction of terrible events , and
is an exercise
to witness in a movie theatre for some time
if s&m seems like a strange route to true love , maybe it is , but
the premise of `` abandon '' holds promise , ... but
, hart 's war has much to recommend it , even if the top-billed willis is not the most impressive player .
celebrates
in the state of california
more entertaining
of an exhausted , desiccated talent who ca n't get out of his own way
limits
jones has delivered a solidly entertaining and moving family drama .
direct-to-video\/dvd
lively and engaging examination
another genre exercise ,
those jokes
the interviews that follow , with the practitioners of this ancient indian practice , are as subtle and as enigmatic
the style and flash of the double-cross that made mamet 's `` house of games '' and last fall 's `` heist '' so much fun
are plenty of scenes in frida that do work , but rarely do they involve the title character herself .
a good movie
hits the bullseye
-- to its own detriment --
sunbaked
its tension
blanchett and
crushed by betrayal
raunchy humor
an out
jeffrey
, pokemon ca n't be killed
with big heart
somber picture
the sword fighting is well done and auteuil is a goofy pleasure
his element
of magic
paraphrase
rather convoluted
a clear passion for sociology
is sung in italian
humanly funny film
has some nice twists but the ending
must be said that he is an imaginative filmmaker who can see the forest for the trees .
a grand tour through 300 hundred years of russian cultural identity and a stunning technical achievement
most resonant film since the killer
is n't nearly as funny
filming
redundant concept that bears more than a whiff of exploitation , despite iwai 's vaunted empathy
see where big bad love is trying to go
the movie obviously seeks to re-create the excitement of such '50s flicks as jules verne 's ' 20,000 leagues under the sea ' and the george pal version of h.g. wells ' ` the time machine . '
skims the fat
for ordinary louts whose idea of exercise is climbing the steps of a stadium-seat megaplex
holds its goodwill close , but is relatively slow to come to the point
a moving and weighty depiction of one family
naughty children 's
the epicenter
the score is too insistent
a faulty premise
in love
bring it on
develops between the three central characters
the situation in a well-balanced fashion
disgracefully written dialogue
is pleasant , diverting and modest
will go on so long as there are moviegoers anxious to see strange young guys doing strange guy things .
spreads itself too thin , leaving these actors , as well as the members of the commune ,
talking about their genitals in public
walter 's documentary
the charm of the first movie is still there ,
clever bits
proves its undoing
to be especially grateful for freedom after a film like this
're all in this together
is world traveler
of adrenalin
so nice
handbag-clutching
green men
intelligent and considered in its details , but
an astonishingly condescending attitude toward women
through
eerily accurate
intended to be
puzzling real-life happening
a tendency to slip into hokum
the filmmakers look down on their working-class subjects from their lofty perch , that finally makes sex with strangers , which opens today in the new york metropolitan area , so distasteful
have a stirring time at this beautifully drawn movie
imagine having more fun watching a documentary
, propriety-obsessed family
are so well tuned that the film comes off winningly , even though it 's never as solid as you want it to be
too intensely focused on the travails of being hal hartley to function as pastiche , no such thing is hartley 's least accessible screed yet .
is oppressively heavy
written , flatly , by david kendall and directed , barely , by there 's something about mary co-writer ed decter .
genuinely moving
with such a well-defined sense of place and age -- as in , 15 years old
of man gets a few cheap shocks from its kids-in-peril theatrics
howlingly trashy time
in anne geddes , john grisham , and thomas kincaid
are uncomfortably strained .
has taken away your car , your work-hours and
to suit the sensibilities of a young american , a decision that plucks `` the four feathers ''
can write and deliver a one liner as well as anybody .
the film 's most effective aspects
i did n't
infused
a sentimental but entirely irresistible portrait
established
the overcooked , ham-fisted direction , which has all the actors reaching for the back row
threadbare standbys
less pimps and
catches the chaotic horror
fighting games , wire fu , horror movies , mystery , james bond , wrestling , sci-fi and anime
baseball movies that try too hard to be mythic
veggietales
bring cohesion
this true story
much farcical
with lines that feel like long soliloquies -- even as they are being framed in conversation -- max is static , stilted .
a rag-tag bunch
the way adam sandler 's
become very involved in the proceedings ; to me
get another scene , and then another
the facades
mundane '70s
the laramie project
an irresistible blend
suited to video-viewing than the multiplex
as all this exoticism might sound to the typical pax
ignorant
a dark and quirky comedy
the precise nature of matthew 's predicament
the rich promise of the script will be realized on the screen
delivered ,
liked about schmidt a lot
outsiders
this rather unfocused
drop their pants
more vaudeville show than well-constructed narrative , but on those terms it 's inoffensive and actually rather sweet .
hour , dissipated length
the product
startling story
a `` dungeons and dragons '' fantasy
and more than that , it 's an observant , unfussily poetic meditation about identity and alienation .
the story really has no place to go since simone is not real
the lives and liberties of the poor and the dispossessed
feels painfully true
be better as a cruel but weirdly likable wasp matron
's a dish that 's best served cold
oddly detached
working from a surprisingly sensitive script co-written
smacks of exhibitionism more than it does cathartic truth telling
our love
gregory
the insurance actuary
no substance
the film is the cast , particularly the ya-yas themselves .
, you owe nicolas cage an apology .
one of those movies that make us
the kind of film
freeman ca n't save it
war combat movie
changing lanes tries for more .
works on no level whatsoever for me
an eastern imagination
to crush depth
are a few modest laughs , but
had all its vital essence scooped out and
psychologically unpersuasive
liked
lift the material from its well-meaning clunkiness
a reminder that
phifer and
his character 's abundant humanism makes him the film 's moral compass
is blazingly alive and admirable on many levels
they did the same at home
reveals the ways in which a sultry evening or a beer-fueled afternoon in the sun can inspire even the most retiring heart to venture forth
for an older one
without the pop-up comments
glib
nietzsche-referencing
13 conversations may be a bit too enigmatic and overly ambitious to be fully successful
slopped ` em
has long wanted to say , confronting the roots of his own preoccupations and obsessions
it treats ana 's journey with honesty that is tragically rare in the depiction of young women in film .
as conventional as a nike ad
that 's so prevalent on the rock
is either a more rigid , blair witch-style commitment to its mockumentary format , or a more straightforward , dramatic treatment , with all the grandiosity that that implies .
by-the-numbers romantic comedy
cast and well
the histrionics
purgatory county
obvious
to place most of the psychological and philosophical material in italics rather than trust an audience 's intelligence
threw loads of money at an idea that should 've been so much more even if it was only made for teenage boys and wrestling fans .
this kind of idea work
start to drag as soon as the action speeds up
a good match of the sensibilities of two directors
has a difficult time shaking its blair witch project real-time roots
it 's soulful and unslick , and that 's apparently just what -lrb- aniston -rrb- has always needed to grow into a movie career
where nothing really happens .
that it turned me
hart 's war seems to want to be a character study , but apparently ca n't quite decide which character .
lead actors
a true and historically significant story
can make people act weird
joy to watch , even when her material is not first-rate
over with
to comfortable territory
no art
it is a funny -lrb- sometimes hilarious -rrb- comedy with a deft sense of humor about itself , a playful spirit and a game cast
of sergio leone
by the wireless
own self-consciousness
incurably romantic
pretty decent kid-pleasing
the fiction of the movie for me
free
in his performance as
stimulating depth
funny , harmless and as substantial as a tub of popcorn
subtext
if you 're looking for an intelligent movie in which you can release your pent up anger , enough is just the ticket you need .
the thin soup of canned humor
dysfunctional
oddly abstract
gorgeous film
who have n't read the book
retooled machine
inimitable
a life
high crimes is a cinematic misdemeanor , a routine crime thriller remarkable only for its lack of logic and misuse of two fine actors , morgan freeman and ashley judd .
stare and sniffle , respectively , as ledger attempts , in vain , to prove that movie-star intensity can overcome bad hair design .
they so heartwarmingly motivate
strengths
a few nice twists in a standard plot and
answering them
all the suspense
the obnoxious special effects
for family audiences
in a one-note performance
stand as intellectual masterpieces next to the scorpion king .
while the world 's democracie
the brilliant performances
delicious and delicately
live-action
quirky and fearless
about thirty seconds
nerds revisited
that each season marks a new start
these characters
a long , dull procession of despair
renaissance
yet impressively lean spinoff of last summer 's bloated effects fest the mummy returns .
see this movie
a pointless , meandering celebration of the goth-vampire , tortured woe-is-me lifestyle
have once again
fighting off
the screen -- loud , violent and mindless
the hard way
thrills .
are capable of anteing up some movie star charisma when they need it to sell us on this twisted love story , but who can also negotiate the movie 's darker turns
rare treat
instantly transform themselves into a believable mother\/daughter pair
the definition of a ` bad ' police shooting
intensely romantic
sounds like another clever if pointless excursion
children 's novel
hallucinatory drug culture
odd and weird
sweet home
'll buy the soundtrack .
a major director is emerging in world cinema
believable
through the looking glass and
work that lacks both a purpose and a strong pulse
amy and matthew
who wrote rocky
incredible
makes it a comic book with soul
marathons and
a stylistic
girls ca n't swim represents an engaging and intimate first feature by a talented director to watch
flashy gadgets and whirling fight sequences may look cool , but
convey point of view
a bold -lrb- and lovely -rrb- experiment that will almost certainly bore most audiences into their own brightly colored dreams .
this is n't a terrible film by any means
deteriorates
shrewd but pointless
a servicable world war ii drama that ca n't totally hide its contrivances
sensitive ensemble performances and good period reconstruction add up to a moving tragedy with some buoyant human moments .
as terrible
if familiar story
how to make us share their enthusiasm
could only
get to the closing bout ... by which time it 's impossible to care who wins
to embody the worst excesses of nouvelle vague without any of its sense of fun or energy
director george hickenlooper
the right approach
five hours long
better lot
goes off the beaten path , not necessarily for the better .
a backhanded ode to female camaraderie penned by a man who has little clue about either the nature of women or of friendship .
based rage and sisterly obsession
entirely irony-free zone
what time offers tsai 's usual style and themes
does n't have the necessary self-control to guide a loose , poorly structured film through the pitfalls of incoherence and redundancy .
create some episodes that rival vintage looney tunes for the most creative mayhem in a brief amount of time
splatter
explosions , jokes
the fantastic kathy bates turns up
is sickly entertainment at best and mind-destroying cinematic pollution at worst
station 3d
certainly got lost in the `` soon-to-be-forgettable '' section of the quirky rip-off prison romp pile .
's not like having a real film of nijinsky
, has stopped challenging himself
does spider-man deliver
of -lrb- jack nicholson 's -rrb- career
unrelentingly exploitative
it uses very little dialogue , making it relatively effortless to read and follow the action at the same time
robotic
it all unfolds predictably ,
, it 's often overwritten , with a surfeit of weighty revelations , flowery dialogue , and nostalgia for the past and roads not taken .
of theater history
delineate
remind them
a good old-fashioned adventure for kids , spirit
with the tiniest details of tom hanks ' face
birthday girl 's
morrissette has performed a difficult task indeed - he 's taken one of the world 's most fascinating stories and made it dull , lifeless , and irritating .
its fizz
make up for its logical loopholes , which fly by so fast there 's no time to think about them anyway
hollywood concoction
beat-the-clock
could have and should have been deeper
goggles
of poetic frissons
we saw in glitter here in wisegirls
if pointless
should get a pink slip
it 's easy to be cynical about documentaries in which underdogs beat the odds and the human spirit triumphs , but
marveled at disney 's rendering of water , snow , flames and shadows in a hand-drawn animated world
if encouraging return
there 's very little sense to what 's going on here ,
everything else about the film tanks .
it chills the characters , reducing our emotional stake in the outcome of `` intacto 's '' dangerous and seductively stylish game
is little else to recommend `` never again .
sixties ' rockumentary milestones
the expected flair or
there 's an excellent 90-minute film here ;
choose to make
his anger
drawing wrenching performances
a conventional thriller
there 's no conversion effort , much of the writing is genuinely witty and
pays tribute to heroes the way julia roberts hands out awards -- with phony humility barely camouflaging grotesque narcissism
it is n't particularly funny
a cinematic touchstone
are too strange and dysfunctional , tom included , to ever get under the skin
lighten
-lrb- rifkin 's -rrb-
bio-pic
his co-writer jim taylor
john waters-like humor
succeeds in making us believe
chore
have been with this premise
an important political documentary
smashups
a dopey movie
the pacing is often way off and there are too many bona fide groaners among too few laughs
borrows from bad lieutenant and les vampires , and
difficult , endless
the exotic world
brings a beguiling freshness to a coming-of-age story with such a buoyant , expressive flow of images
long-winded heist comedy
buy
wo n't exactly know what 's happening but you 'll be blissfully exhausted .
these actors
american tragedy
absolutely -lrb- and unintentionally -rrb- terrifying .
every scrap is of the darkest variety
have been such a bad day after all
crushed
sober us up
so slick and
for about thirty seconds
to enjoy a mindless action movie
a cheap thriller ,
a low-key manner
in the `` soon-to-be-forgettable '' section of the quirky rip-off prison
rambles
opens today
as revolutionary
catastrophic
pause
a film , a southern gothic with the emotional arc of its raw blues soundtrack
painfully aware of their not-being
all this visual trickery
in war-torn jerusalem
, it manages to instruct without reeking of research library dust .
laugh their \*\*\*
this quality band may pick up new admirers
of five blind , crippled , amish people alive in this situation
be delightfully compatible
jaw-droppingly superficial , straining to get by on humor that is not even as daring as john ritter 's glory days on three 's company .
unbalanced mixture
drumline ' shows a level of young , black manhood that is funny , touching , smart and complicated .
growing
mike white 's deft combination of serious subject matter and dark , funny humor make `` the good girl '' a film worth watching .
, this is the opposite of a truly magical movie .
intrigue and human-scale characters
is to sit through
too long and
the intrigue of academic skullduggery and politics
these women , one that spans time and reveals meaning
another remarkable yet shockingly little-known perspective
to expect from movies nowadays
the folly of superficiality that is itself
that -lrb- nelson 's -rrb- achievement does n't match his ambition
nervous
the action scenes
ugly-duckling
no one involved , save dash
once one experiences mr. haneke 's own sadistic tendencies toward his audience , one is left with a sour taste in one 's mouth , and little else .
amari
it 's a testament to de niro and director michael caton-jones that by movie 's end , we accept the characters and the film , flaws and all .
the sci-fi genre
disguising the obvious with energy and innovation
keep this fresh .
bug-eyed mugging
little bit
seem motivated by nothing short of dull , brain-deadening hangover
sitting
to stay on the light , comic side of the issue , despite the difficulty of doing so when dealing with the destruction of property and , potentially , of life itself
show these characters in the act and give them no feelings of remorse
more experimental
a tight , brisk 85-minute screwball thriller
walken
forget all about the original conflict , just like the movie does
evacuations ,
, rodrigues 's beast-within metaphor is ultimately rather silly and overwrought , making the ambiguous ending seem goofy rather than provocative .
of -lrb- jaglom 's -rrb- better efforts
it entertaining
is assimilated into this newfangled community
the frequent allusions to gurus and doshas will strike some westerners as verging on mumbo-jumbo
captures the half-lit , sometimes creepy intimacy of college dorm rooms , a subtlety that makes the silly , over-the-top coda especially disappointing
on both suspense and payoff
an -rrb-
you do n't care who fires the winning shot
's pathetic
west
humor-seeking dollars
the brawn
the master of innuendo
shows signs that someone other than the director got into the editing room and tried to improve things by making the movie go faster
are all too abundant
last dance
he was influenced by some of the filmmakers who have directed him , especially the coen brothers and steven soderbergh
crocodile hunter has the hurried , badly cobbled look of the 1959 godzilla , which combined scenes of a japanese monster flick with canned shots of raymond burr commenting on the monster 's path of destruction .
new jack city
oo many of these gross out scenes ...
sympathetic characters
tykwer 's surface flash is n't just a poor fit with kieslowski 's lyrical pessimism ; it completely contradicts everything kieslowski 's work aspired to , including the condition of art .
his lesser works
one man 's
gondry 's direction
this method almost never fails him ,
for a set
colorful and deceptively buoyant
one-sidedness
will come up with an original idea for a teen movie
is a bomb .
to reap more rewards than spiffy bluescreen technique and stylish weaponry
tommy 's
justify the notion of creating a screen adaptation of evans ' saga of hollywood excess
an engaging story
war-torn
to be truly prurient .
, and not necessarily for kids
sucker-punch
have to pay if you want to see it
ca n't possibly
which means he can be forgiven for frequently pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy
because of the performances
book club
writer-director ritchie
better video-game-based
does not go far enough in its humor or stock ideas to stand out as particularly memorable or even all that funny .
claustrophic , suffocating and chilly
appears questionable
some visual wit ...
illuminating an era of theatrical comedy that , while past ,
little more attention
the documentary will be over
just a little bit too precious at the start and a little too familiar at the end
his character 's deceptions
paint
it has all the heart of a porno flick -lrb- but none of the sheer lust -rrb- .
includes a fair share of dumb drug jokes and predictable slapstick
long and eventful
often enough
meditation -rrb-
you 're entirely unprepared .
day-lewis
to even categorize this as a smutty guilty pleasure
all this strutting
first-time writer-director neil burger
wore me
the often literal riffs
is a harrowing movie about how parents know where all the buttons are , and how to push them .
possession
the level of intelligence
wo n't see the next six .
with almost as many
a valentine sealed with a kiss
pun and entendre and its attendant
what should have been a cutting hollywood satire is instead about as fresh as last week 's issue of variety .
a rambling examination
if the filmmakers come up with nothing original in the way of slapstick sequences
with lesser talents , high crimes would be entertaining , but forgettable .
russian cultural identity
of these people
'd recommend waiting for dvd and just skipping straight to her scenes
even at its worst
them guessing
a grisly sort
chasing
because the genre is well established , what makes the movie fresh is smart writing , skewed characters , and the title performance by kieran culkin .
be involving as individuals rather than types
it sounds like another clever if pointless excursion into the abyss
central to the creation of bugsy than the caterer
is a treat
his film is a frat boy 's idea of a good time
a thriller without thrills and a mystery devoid
of joy
nothing going for it other than its exploitive array of obligatory cheap
exciting as either
by now intolerable morbidity
a tired , unnecessary retread ... a stale copy of a picture that was n't all that great to begin with .
with remarkable skill
mary co-writer ed decter
jia 's moody
trek ii
her mother
quite good at providing some good old fashioned spooks
the major problem
comic
chai
a well paced and satisfying little drama that deserved better than a ` direct-to-video ' release .
most of his budget and
anguished
frailty '' has been written so well , that even a simple `` goddammit ! ''
grounded in an undeniable social realism
seasoned
full of life and small delights
ham it up
to the experiences of most battered women
two-hour-and-fifteen-minute length
plunging
cop-flick
a. . .
never quite gets there
think that 's what i liked about it -- the real issues tucked between the silly and crude storyline
uplifting
thought .
positive -lrb- if tragic -rrb-
kaos had n't blown them all up
it 's a glorious spectacle like those d.w. griffith made in the early days of silent film .
attempts to heal after the death of a child
another shameless attempt by disney
replace past tragedy
hit in korea
its paint fights ,
since being john malkovich
fast , frenetic , funny , even punny 6
slovenly life
a delicious crime drama on par
the lesson in repugnance
increasingly diverse
no explanation or even plot relevance
animal characters
it be nice if all guys got a taste of what it 's like on the other side of the bra ?
collected
the increasingly diverse french director
turned them into a 90-minute movie that feels five hours long
the better video-game-based flicks ,
it 's hard to imagine anybody ever being `` in the mood '' to view a movie as harrowing and painful as the grey zone , but it 's equally hard to imagine anybody being able to tear their eyes away from the screen once it 's started
know it would n't exist without the precedent of yiddish theater , whose jolly , fun-for-fun 's - sake communal spirit goes to the essence of broadway
a potentially trite and overused concept
the writing is clever and the cast is appealing
the frustration
is n't as weird
the good girl
, it owes enormous debts to aliens and every previous dragon drama
for all
a motion picture
genuine love story
-lrb- the film -rrb- works , due mostly to the tongue-in-cheek attitude of the screenplay .
those gimmicks
crafting
disabilities
an unpleasantly shallow and immature character with whom to spend 110 claustrophobic minutes
go down in the annals of cinema as one of the great submarine stories
the world of lingerie models and bar dancers
made literature literal
british cinema
solidly entertaining
high crimes steals so freely from other movies and combines enough disparate types of films that it ca n't help but engage an audience .
spend your benjamins on a matinee
this theme
durable best seller smart women
read books
posits a heretofore unfathomable question : is it possible for computer-generated characters to go through the motions ?
caricatures , one-dimensional buffoons that get him a few laughs but nothing else
the film has not a trace of humanity or empathy
for that sense of openness , the little surprises
rhythm
to present an unflinching look at one man 's downfall , brought about by his lack of self-awareness
her capable cast
another revenge film
're drawn in by the dark luster .
nuance given by the capable cast
is off-putting
minus
austin powers for the most part
trapped
to find the film anything
would have been preferable ; after all , being about nothing is sometimes funnier than being about something
on ugly ideas instead of ugly behavior
just a curiosity
it ranks with the best of herzog 's works
the world of his film
the psychedelic '60s
yakusho , as always , is wonderful as the long-faced sad sack ... and
any chekhov is better than no chekhov , but it would be a shame if this was your introduction to one of the greatest plays of the last 100 years
a bizarre way
a reason to want to put for that effort
when all is said and done , she loves them to pieces -- and
one of france 's most inventive directors
concludes with the crisp clarity of a fall dawn
lightweight but appealing
check
by the film 's conviction
about whose fate it is hard to care
your community
it 's
the peanut butter
that place ,
what -lrb- frei -rrb- gives us ... is a man who uses the damage of war -- far more often than the warfare itself -- to create the kind of art shots that fill gallery shows .
amounts to being lectured to by tech-geeks , if you 're up for that sort of thing .
manages to deliver
always appears questionable
under siege
on behalf of the world 's endangered reefs
cardiac arrest
goes on and on and on and on
on indie projects
perfected
attract and
reminiscent of alfred hitchcock 's thrillers , most of the scary parts in ` signs ' occur while waiting for things to happen .
be oblivious to the existence of this film
fisk
a haunting tale
that he 's a disloyal satyr
offers a great deal of insight into the female condition and
recharged him
may be in presentation
during a movie
to feel something
kozmo in the end
's kind of insulting , both to men and women
self-exploitation
walk out of the good girl with mixed emotions --
, original talent
judith and
the director , with his fake backdrops and stately pacing , never settles on a consistent tone .
i ca n't say for sure
mainstream matinee-style entertainment
that serves as a painful elegy and sobering cautionary tale
filled with low-brow humor , gratuitous violence and a disturbing disregard
greedy talent agents
the ethics of kaufman 's approach
to joy
street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches , gratuitous violence , or empty machismo
if only it were
folks they do n't understand ,
by drawing me into the picture
forty , female and single
truly funny
at how this movie turned out
that has no teeth
anarchists who face arrest 15 years after their crime
to conceive anyone else in their roles
is more than tattoo
cutting-edge indie filmmaking
enough to read the subtitles
the story ... is hackneyed
a well-deserved reputation as one
dodge
a sour attempt
but believe it or not
have expected a little more human being , and a little less product
hack
that they do n't like it
those decades-spanning historical epics
classic low-budget film noir movie
if you enjoy being rewarded by a script that assumes you are n't very bright
i 've ever seen .
their work
underestimated charm
by laurice guillen
a journey that is as difficult for the audience to take as it is for the protagonist --
is overkill to the highest degree .
for the malls
could take me back to a time before i saw this movie
jagjit singh
weirdo
the swinging
the disadvantage
that date nights were invented for .
for your pay per view dollar
formalist
is nevertheless efficiently amusing for a good while
even flicks
the pinochet case is a searing album of remembrance from those who , having survived , suffered most .
jewish refugees
'll take the latter every time
deliver a riveting and surprisingly romantic ride .
feel the screenwriter at every moment ` tap , tap
rather dull , unimaginative car chase
get ready for the big shear
new , or inventive , journey
i become very involved in the proceedings ; to me
be friends through thick and thin
a great cast
it 's plotless , shapeless --
you can actually feel good
generalities
, jacquot preserves tosca 's intoxicating ardor through his use of the camera .
phonograph record
sink it faster
there are those who just want the ball and chain
aniston
be one of the most appealing movies ever made about an otherwise appalling , and downright creepy , subject -- a teenage boy in love with his stepmother
bisset delivers a game performance
swooning elegance
surprise us
is a rich stew of longing .
format to make an old-fashioned nature film that educates viewers with words and pictures while entertaining them
be a flawed film
most exciting action films
a tone as variable as the cinematography
the second great war
a college comedy that 's target audience has n't graduated from junior high school
poignant and funny .
it 's just weirdness for the sake of weirdness ,
try hard but come off too amateurish and awkward .
is well done , but slow
has the stomach-knotting suspense of a legal thriller , while the testimony of witnesses lends the film a resonant undertone of tragedy
makes for one of the most purely enjoyable and satisfying evenings at the movies i 've had in a while
self-pitying
intensely romantic ,
exploit
if you 're willing to have fun with it , you wo n't feel cheated by the high infidelity of unfaithful .
that the idea of exploiting molestation for laughs is funny , not actually exploiting it yourself
the fanatical adherents on either side , but also
in american teen comedies
these characters are so well established that the gang feels comfortable with taking insane liberties and doing the goofiest stuff out of left field , and i 'm all for that
shorter than the first -lrb- as best i remember -rrb-
is no rest period , no timeout
also
about the peril of such efforts
dawdle
symbolically , warm water under a red bridge is a celebration of feminine energy , a tribute to the power of women to heal .
to pack it with enough action to satisfy the boom-bam crowd without a huge sacrifice of character and mood
reverence and
to the size of a house
soberly
than a night at the movies
is wickedly fun
's no point in extracting the bare bones of byatt 's plot for purposes of bland hollywood romance
freakish powers
emptily
makes hard work
is nicely shot , well-edited and
if religious films are n't your bailiwick
ferrara
with miscast leads , banal dialogue and an absurdly overblown climax
brendan
ruined his career
the assassin
beautifully read
, it is dicey screen material that only a genius should touch .
malapropisms
is emerging in world cinema
the film is well under way --
blair witch project real-time roots
and writer david koepp
of life , hand gestures , and some
this generation 's animal house
dawson 's
the director of such hollywood
one of the more daring and surprising american movies of the year
coos beseechingly
on humor that is not even as daring as john ritter 's glory days on three 's company
which may not be cutting-edge indie filmmaking
starting with a more original story instead of just slapping extreme humor and gross-out gags on top of the same old crap
it were , well , more adventurous
a brilliant , absurd collection
something purer
put you off
spielberg , who has never made anything that was n't at least watchable
transmogrification
a visually stunning rumination on love , memory , history and the war between art and commerce
they were in the 1950s
is a hilarious adventure
-lrb- f -rrb-
on the game of love
'd grab your kids and run and then probably call the police .
it 's a visual rorschach test and i must have failed
unfortunately , it runs for 170
coming down off of miramax 's deep shelves after a couple of aborted attempts
the obstacle course
smartest
my only wish is that celebi could take me back to a time before i saw this movie and
sparked by two actresses in their 50s working at the peak of their powers
-lrb- ' i speak fluent flatula , ' advises denlopp after a rather , er , bubbly exchange with an alien deckhand -rrb-
for some time
the french connection
lets the movie dawdle in classic disaffected-indie-film mode
newton
recite some of this laughable dialogue
a brutally dry satire of middle american
fascinated by the mere suggestion of serial killers
the movie is better than you might think .
gets drawn into the party .
in modern america
for a larger-than-life figure , an artist who has been awarded mythic status in contemporary culture
evokes the blithe rebel fantasy
hard young life
should you
ver weil 's
scoob and shag do n't eat enough during the film . '
rambling and incoherent
of `` personal freedom first
next to you
offering instead
even a little dated
average b-movie
tongue to keep from laughing at the ridiculous dialog or the oh-so convenient plot twists
's not nearly long enough
not to be looking at
feel like a half-baked stand-up routine
the filmmakers who have directed him , especially
do n't really care too much about this love story
between a not-so-bright mother and daughter
biggest names
roller
a fascinating but flawed look at the near future
at publishing giant william randolph hearst
the kind of production
sex and
art direction
when ` science fiction ' takes advantage of the fact that its intended audience has n't yet had much science , it does a disservice to the audience and to the genre .
leads up
ya-ya sisterhood
horizons
become annoying and artificial .
there are no movies of nijinsky , so instead the director treats us to an aimless hodgepodge
solid acting can do for a movie
the film 's city beginnings
in the power of the huston performance , which seems so larger than life and yet so fragile
starting with a more original story instead of just slapping extreme humor and gross-out gags
loving
thorough
invitingly upbeat
original men
feels conceived and shot on the fly -- like between lunch breaks for shearer 's radio show and his simpson voice-overs .
-lrb- lin chung 's -rrb- voice is rather unexceptional , even irritating -lrb- at least to this western ear -rrb- , making it awfully hard to buy the impetus for the complicated love triangle that develops between the three central characters
occasionally very enjoyable
dimming
's because panic room is interested in nothing more than sucking you in ... and making you sweat .
intended for the home video market
, the movie has a cinematic fluidity and sense of intelligence that makes it work more than it probably should .
is n't afraid to admit it
a fun family movie that 's suitable for all ages -- a movie that will make you laugh
dark tale
given us before
just bring on the battle bots , please !
on that place , that time and that sport
might say tykwer has done all that heaven allows , if you wanted to make as anti-kieslowski a pun as possible .
're not totally weirded - out by the notion of cinema as community-therapy spectacle
the pool drowned me in boredom .
you exit the theater
is extremely straight and mind-numbingly stilted ,
but for the most part , the weight of water comes off as a two-way time-switching myopic mystery that stalls in its lackluster gear of emotional blandness .
regardless of their ages
adventurous indian filmmakers
mess that it feels less like bad cinema than like being stuck in a dark pit having a nightmare about bad cinema .
the movie has no respect for laws , political correctness or common decency ,
's rare to find a film to which the adjective ` gentle ' applies
harry & tonto
is a disaster of a story , full of holes and completely lacking in chills
ballroom
... a lesson in prehistoric hilarity .
into feel-good territory
is , at its core , deeply pessimistic or quietly hopeful
been a cutting hollywood satire
as the long-faced sad sack
dips
you expect of de palma , but
has failed him
openness ,
especially charm
heavy with flabby rolls of typical toback machinations
a laconic pace and a lack of traditional action
!
taunt
ominous mood and tension
there are too many bona fide groaners among too few laughs
who he is or who he was before
director uwe boll and writer robert dean klein
sure these words have ever been together in the same sentence
nearly as funny
a captivating and intimate study about dying and loving ...
a figure
manically generous christmas
meow
kiddie-oriented
other , marginally better shoot-em-ups
of stupidity , incoherence and sub-sophomoric sexual banter
you 'll be more acquainted with the tiniest details of tom hanks ' face than his wife is
instead has all the lyricism of a limerick scrawled in a public restroom
of distraction
an unfunny movie
far more stylish and
audacious moments
preposterously melodramatic
paul bettany is cool .
that gave people seizures
please every one -lrb- and no one -rrb-
the startling transformation
static set ups ,
if the director , tom dey , had spliced together bits and pieces of midnight run and 48 hours -lrb- and , for that matter , shrek -rrb-
need n't be steeped in '50s sociology , pop culture or movie lore to appreciate the emotional depth of haynes ' work
of coal
as a telephone book
its make-believe promise of life that soars above the material realm
bound to appreciate
guarantee that no wise men will be following after it
when seagal appeared in an orange prison jumpsuit
a sweet treasure and something
assembles a fascinating profile of a deeply humanistic artist who , in spite of all that he 's witnessed , remains surprisingly idealistic , and retains an extraordinary faith in the ability of images to communicate the truth of the world around him .
killer
belief that were it not for holm 's performance
in light of the fine work done by most of the rest of her cast
looks as if it were made by a highly gifted 12-year-old instead of a grown man
its impacts
list cast
as crimes go , writer-director michael kalesniko 's how to kill your neighbor 's dog is slight but unendurable .
are both superb , while huppert ... is magnificent
the quirky drama touches the heart and the funnybone thanks to the energetic and always surprising performance by rachel griffiths .
to make up for the ones that do n't come off
really blow the big one
the wild thornberrys movie is pleasant enough
call
it develops
leone
could have
see scratch for a lesson in scratching , but , most of all , see it for the passion .
learns that believing in something does matter
's how to kill your neighbor 's dog is slight but unendurable .
the sometimes murky , always brooding look
yet another self-consciously overwritten story about a rag-tag bunch of would-be characters that team up for a ca n't - miss heist -- only to have it all go wrong .
everything about it from the bland songs to the colorful but flat drawings is completely serviceable and quickly forgettable .
fill the hot chick , the latest gimmick from this unimaginative comedian
of justice
is not even half the interest
driven by a fantastic dual performance from ian holm ...
plays it straight ,
may have made a great saturday night live sketch , but a great movie it is not .
lousy way
hip-hop documentary
gross-out quota
as miraculous as its dreamworks makers
-lrb- woo 's -rrb- most resonant film since the killer .
's a dull girl , that 's all .
into the tissue-thin ego
drugs and
famuyiwa
fantasized about what an unhappy , repressed and twisted personal life their tormentor deserved
lulled into a coma
our deepest , media-soaked fears
decent tv outing
inanities
represents an engaging and intimate first feature by a talented director
, very well told with an appropriate minimum of means .
it 's praises
spends a bit too much time
some first-rate performances
sappy , preachy one
in some sense
harvesting
in her quiet blue eyes
that while cleverly worked out , can not overcome blah characters
but mr. polanski creates images even more haunting than those in mr. spielberg 's 1993 classic .
pokes ,
i ca n't compare friday after next to them
no light touch
good old-fashioned escapism
with seriously dumb characters , which somewhat dilutes the pleasure of watching them
video helmer
are simply
is structured less as a documentary and more as a found relic
uncompromising
it was made with careful attention to detail and is well-acted by james spader and maggie gyllenhaal
guts and
the ya-ya
lazy , miserable and smug .
gay-niche
, someone , stop eric schaeffer before he makes another film .
front of the camera
wanted to make , though bette davis , cast as joan , would have killed him
a 94-minute travesty of unparalleled proportions , writer-director parker seems to go out of his way to turn the legendary wit 's classic mistaken identity farce into brutally labored and unfunny hokum .
that only the most hardhearted scrooge could fail to respond
clever and
's pleasant enough -- and oozing with attractive men
equals the original and
has generic virtues ,
reasonably fulfilling
call me
this movie is a phlegmatic bore , so tedious it makes the silly spy vs. spy film the sum of all fears , starring ben affleck , seem downright hitchcockian .
results that are sometimes bracing , sometimes baffling and quite often ,
swaggers
its low groan-to-guffaw ratio
been so much more even if it was only made for teenage boys and wrestling fans
rises to its full potential as a film
lit by flashes of mordant humor
would
ms. seigner and mr. serrault
both exuberantly romantic and serenely
whether you 've seen pornography or documentary
a wonderful ensemble cast of characters that bring the routine day to day struggles of the working class to life
a perceptive study
skeeved
resonate a sardonic verve to their caustic purpose for existing
intentionally low standards
audiences are advised to sit near the back and squint to avoid noticing some truly egregious lip-non-synching , but otherwise the production is suitably elegant .
an absurd finale
and , in the end ,
a completely honest , open-hearted film
one hour photo
heart-felt drama
flimsier
could be a movie that ends up slapping its target audience in the face by shooting itself in the foot .
hannibal movies
that you 're dying to see the same old thing in a tired old setting
a convolution
a confluence of kiddie entertainment , sophisticated wit and symbolic graphic design
jim
tries to be smart
the plot has a number of holes , and at times it 's simply baffling
backseat
ramsay is clearly extraordinarily talented , and
from a helping hand and a friendly kick in the pants
you feeling like you 've seen a movie instead of an endless trailer
his story
shown up
feardotcom 's thrills are all cheap , but
airhead
if pointless excursion
infusing
i 've got to give it thumbs down
the importance of being earnest offers opportunities for occasional smiles and chuckles
full hour
a minor film with major pleasures from portuguese master manoel de oliviera
to the filmmakers , ivan is a prince of a fellow
without sham the raw-nerved story
that it can only encourage us to see samira makhmalbaf as a very distinctive sensibility , working to develop her own film language with conspicuous success
the event
to the moviehouse
`` out of sight ''
made about the nature of god
, dumb
like e.t.
in which it holds itself
a highly personal look at the effects of living a dysfunctionally privileged lifestyle
a thinking man 's
's hard to resist his enthusiasm
standard guns versus martial arts
dean 's
in its depiction of the lives of the papin sister and the events that led to their notorious rise to infamy
is not a jackie chan movie
waged among victims and predators settle into an undistinguished rhythm of artificial suspense
shot in rich , shadowy black-and-white , devils chronicles , with increasingly amused irony , the relationship between reluctant captors and befuddled captives .
is more timely now
misdemeanor
channeling roberto benigni
one hour photo may seem disappointing in its generalities
bicentennial
visual charge
see why any actor of talent would ever work in a mcculloch production again if they looked at how this movie turned out
which will please eastwood 's loyal fans -- and suits the story , wherein our hero must ride roughshod over incompetent cops to get his man
honestly never knew what the hell was coming next
`` they '' looked like
the next , hastily , emptily
like , say , treasure planet -rrb-
the subject matter is so fascinating that you wo n't care .
the film occasionally tries the viewer 's patience with slow pacing and a main character who sometimes defies sympathy ,
its metaphors are opaque enough to avoid didacticism , and the film succeeds as an emotionally accessible , almost mystical work
, you 'll like promises .
see it for the passion
-lrb- dong -rrb- makes a valiant effort to understand everyone 's point of view
translation : ` we do n't need to try very hard
are we dealing with dreams , visions or being told what actually happened as if it were the third ending of clue ?
that with really poor comedic writing
of his league
want to appear avant-garde
dry humor and
while cleverly worked out , can not overcome blah characters
fascinating and playful
to stand by her man , no matter how many times he demonstrates that he 's a disloyal satyr
walter
remembrance from those who , having survived , suffered most
the film favors the scientific over the spectacular -lrb- visually speaking -rrb- .
earnest but
a gripping documentary that reveals how deep the antagonism lies in war-torn jerusalem .
died a matter of weeks before the movie 's release
a whale
authentic account
his acolytes
does n't mean it still wo n't feel like the longest 90 minutes of your movie-going life
launch the new age
more challenging than your average television
one gets the feeling that the typical hollywood disregard for historical truth and realism is at work here
-lrb- and
horrifying historical reality
against yang 's similarly themed yi yi
the now spy-savvy siblings , carmen -lrb- vega -rrb- and juni -lrb- sabara -rrb- cortez
makes for a touching love story , mainly because blanchett and ribisi compellingly tap into a spiritual aspect of their characters ' suffering .
moral tone
credit that we believe that that 's exactly what these two people need to find each other -- and themselves
a tighter editorial process and firmer direction
gang lore
the kind of movie during which you want to bang your head on the seat in front of you , at its cluelessness , at its idiocy , at its utterly misplaced earnestness
these guys seem great to knock back a beer with but they 're simply not funny performers .
four-star movie
of pootie tang
joyless
tupac
, she 's appealingly manic and energetic .
's not even a tv special you 'd bother watching past the second commercial break
loss
remains oddly detached
full of itself
with raw urban humor
the exception
reclaiming
of tinseltown
it plays like the standard made-for-tv movie
craven
the good , which is its essential problem
succumbing to sentimentality
absorbing ,
90-plus years
gray equivalent
succeeds where its recent predecessor miserably
what -lrb- evans -rrb- had , lost , and got back
markers for a series of preordained events
where the mysteries lingered
the target audience
does not live up to its style
lost in the `` soon-to-be-forgettable '' section of the quirky rip-off prison romp pile
deserve one another
as with the shipping news before it , an attempt is made to transplant a hollywood star into newfoundland 's wild soil
a smart , nuanced look at de sade and
teens only
a somber film , almost completely
a weird amalgam
which ones shtick
comes off like a bad imitation of the bard
'll find yourself remembering this refreshing visit to a sunshine state
bewildering
mr. clooney , mr. kaufman and all their collaborators
postmodern pastiche winds
american-style
squirts the screen in ` warm water under a red bridge '
make a huge action sequence
`` feardotcom '' has the makings of an interesting meditation on the ethereal nature of the internet and the otherworldly energies it could channel
is so breezy
's hard to imagine acting that could be any flatter
yet far from impenetrable theory
giovanni ,
there 's a plethora of characters in this picture , and not
a promise nor a threat so
establishes itself
, holds the screen like a true star .
ponder affair
as if he or she has missed anything
this could be a passable date film .
of the imax cinema
a surfeit of weighty revelations , flowery dialogue , and nostalgia for the past and
the dose is strong and funny , for the first 15 minutes anyway ; after that , the potency wanes dramatically .
there to be a collection taken for the comedian at the end of the show
was produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by joel schumacher , and reflects the worst of their shallow styles : wildly overproduced , inadequately motivated every step of the way
star
in the alternately comic
tear himself
memorable first interrogation
too many conflicts
have completely
for reminding us that this sort of thing does , in fact , still happen in america
about guns , violence , and fear
it 's not a motion picture
in this particular south london housing project
in cheek in the film
reminding audiences that it 's only a movie
does n't even in passing mention political prisoners , poverty and the boat loads of people who try to escape the country
starts out bizarre and just keeps getting weirder .
, entertaining and , ultimately , more perceptive moment
action powers
glancing vividly back at what hibiscus grandly called his ` angels of light
a therapy session
completely creatively stillborn and executed in a manner that i 'm not sure
's back in form ,
little less bling-bling and a lot more
made with an innocent yet fervid conviction
so sloppy , so uneven ,
is n't more compelling
once one experiences mr. haneke 's own sadistic tendencies toward his audience
huge-screen format to make an old-fashioned nature film that educates viewers with words and pictures while entertaining them
vivid , thoughtful , unapologetically raw
it 's an acquired taste that takes time to enjoy
very fast
that seems twice as long as its 83 minutes
never boring
danish cows
-lrb- unintentionally -rrb-
ca n't stop the music . ''
's a lot of good material
of the lead performances
appeal to the pre-teen crowd
notes
bond while
allows the film to drag on for nearly three hours
there 's
an exhilarating new interpretation
handle
might benefit from a helping hand and a friendly kick in the pants .
by joel zwick
diplomat
deeply watchable
stays that way
our most conservative and hidebound movie-making traditions
the narrator and the other characters try to convince us that acting transfigures esther
're to slap protagonist genevieve leplouff
opens today nationwide
every once
george w. bush , henry kissinger , larry king ,
as women in a german factory
houses
i highly recommend irwin , but not in the way this film showcases him
is n't particularly assaultive
tropic pageant
that the film idiotically uses the website feardotcom.com or the improperly hammy performance from poor stephen rea
some cute moments , funny scenes , and hits the target audience -lrb- young bow wow fans -rrb-
his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend
years and years of costly analysis could never fix
at its seams
smug or
even after the most awful acts are committed
drag an audience
more immediate mystery
compelling look
especially williams ,
gender-war
the expense of his narrative
frothy ` date movie '
on a wal-mart budget
metaphysical claptrap
renaissance spain ,
lashing
is present brown as a catalyst for the struggle of black manhood in restrictive and chaotic america ... sketchy but nevertheless gripping portrait of jim brown , a celebrated wonder in the spotlight
it avoids the obvious with humour and lightness
deuces wild ,
than finding solutions
the film 's final hour
smash its face
is not rooted in that decade
rather slow beginning
even these tales
've seen -lrb- eddie -rrb- murphy do the genial-rogue shtick to death , but because the plot is equally hackneyed
pick up new admirers
nearly long enough
makes you ache with sadness -lrb- the way chekhov is funny -rrb- , profound without ever being self-important
cheapening
'd better have a good alternative
the historical period and its artists
ever so gracefully
by the off-the-wall dialogue , visual playfulness and the outlandishness of the idea itself
released in 1987
fails as a dystopian movie ,
nearly epic proportions
with freeman and judd , i 'll at least remember their characters .
it 's never boring
deftly executed
halle berry
strong filmmaking
flat as the scruffy sands of its titular community
danis tanovic 's
keep us
sensitive acting
's the inimitable diaz , holding it all together
this comic gem is as delightful as it is derivative .
say the obvious :
prowess
ultimately comes off as a pale successor .
were it not for a sentimental resolution that explains way more about cal than does the movie or the character any good
a cell phone
ho-tep
the credits
unforced continuation
about other
with good intentions leads to the video store
that hiv\/aids is far from being yesterday 's news
to excess
at a time when commercialism has squeezed the life out of whatever idealism american moviemaking ever had
try very hard
dangerfield .
and shower scenes
the music makes a nice album
tried to improve things by making the movie go faster
in this tepid genre offering
our reality tv obsession , and even tardier
drop dead gorgeous
a life like this
all the tumult
a plot twist
a minor work yet there 's no denying the potency of miller 's strange , fleeting brew of hopeful perseverance and hopeless closure .
peekaboo clothing
manoel de oliviera
cannes film festival
that after seeing this movie in imax form , you 'll be more acquainted with the tiniest details of tom hanks ' face than his wife is
styles and onscreen personas
of its broad racial insensitivity towards african-americans
its moodiness
fullness
associate with cage 's best acting
are brazen enough to attempt to pass this stinker off as a scary movie
lens
can still show real heart
in a bland , surfacey way that does n't offer any insight into why , for instance , good things happen to bad people
well-intentioned , but shamelessly manipulative
that gets under your skin
graffiti
a master
eisenstein 's life
was more melodramatic
is n't a disaster
tortuous
the last kiss
exploring these women 's inner lives
some entertainment value -
know this
patent solutions to dramatize life 's messiness from inside out , in all its strange quirks
cinematic pyrotechnics aside
the mundane
gripping documentary
interesting topic
forget the psychology 101 study of romantic obsession and
the dollar theatres
mortal
bucked the odds to emerge as an exquisite motion picture in its own right
player
the sympathy
economics
the exotic surface -lrb- and exotic dancing -rrb-
be of interest primarily to its target audience
the chaos of an urban conflagration
this wild welsh whimsy
fahrenheit 451
personal relationships
combat hell
thumbs down
to the script
babak payami 's boldly quirky iranian drama secret ballot ... a charming and evoking little ditty that manages to show the gentle and humane side of middle eastern world politics
bodily movements
a talking head documentary
under your seat
chooses
third time 's the charm ... yeah , baby
a t.
has already
big round eyes and
horrifying for it
lacks the compassion , good-natured humor and the level of insight that made -lrb- eyre 's -rrb- first film something of a sleeper success .
white has n't developed characters so much as caricatures , one-dimensional buffoons that get him a few laughs but nothing else .
of movie you see because the theater
that he 's witnessed
easy to be bored by as your abc 's
been a string of ensemble cast romances recently
a flat , unconvincing drama
because present standards allow for plenty of nudity
watching it is like being trapped at a bad rock concert
the toilet and
emotional seesawing
remembered for the 9-11 terrorist attacks
full of surprises .
features in recent memory
the artwork is spectacular and unlike most animaton from japan , the characters move with grace and panache .
so riddled with unanswered questions that it requires gargantuan leaps of faith just to watch it plod along .
storytelling prowess
there 's no other reason why anyone should bother remembering it
greatly
drive a little faster
the count of monte cristo
workplace ambition
gripping performances by lane and gere
to admire these people 's dedication to their cause or be repelled by their dogmatism , manipulativeness and narrow , fearful view of american life
kiddie fantasy pablum
'll wait in vain for a movie to happen
and even touching
with alexandre desplat 's haunting and sublime music
dutifully
jacques audiard
notice
your pooper-scoopers
ben affleck
their dogmatism , manipulativeness and
is n't always
zoe
more shots of children smiling for the camera than typical documentary footage which hurts the overall impact of the film
to see how far herzog has fallen
the giggles
became more and more abhorrent
, harmless
that stands a good chance of being the big
copious hints
martha plimpton
the guise of a dark and quirky comedy
intact in bv 's re-voiced version
as humor
zucker brothers\/abrahams films
tattered and
sweet home alabama
it 's a sit down and ponder affair
more than recycled jock
it would fit chan like a $ 99 bargain-basement special .
its lead actors
innocuous and unremarkable
as naturally charming
savaged
as temptingly easy
of its star , jean reno , who resembles sly stallone in a hot sake half-sleep
the screenwriter responsible for one of the worst movies of one year directs an equally miserable film the following year
harris , phifer and cam
what could have
of those young whippersnappers making moving pictures today
accumulates more layers
surroundings
when i saw this one
given life
100 years
11
you might as well be watching it through a telescope
that would set it apart from other deep south stories
like the military system of justice
star power ,
if you want to see a flick about telemarketers
evolving
in this schlocky horror\/action hybrid
, witty , improbable romantic comedy
, mad love looks better than it feels .
the thought of an ancient librarian whacking a certain part of a man 's body
, this movie just goes on and on and on and on
odd but ultimately satisfying blend
'll enjoy at least the `` real '' portions of the film .
to infamy
there 's not much to fatale , outside of its stylish surprises ... but that 's ok .
that -- when it comes to truncheoning -- it 's better to give than to receive
, trivializes the movie with too many nervous gags and pratfalls .
the evocative imagery and gentle , lapping rhythms of this film are infectious -- it gets under our skin and draws us in long before the plot kicks into gear .
strangely comes off as a kingdom more mild than wild .
although mainstream american movies tend to exploit the familiar , every once in a while a film arrives from the margin that gives viewers a chance to learn , to grow , to travel .
porno flick
situations and
it is not the first time that director sara sugarman stoops to having characters drop their pants for laughs and not the last time
exceeding
that kapur intended the film to be more than that
the transporter bombards the viewer with so many explosions and
it is visually ravishing , penetrating , impenetrable .
the pleasure of read my lips is like seeing a series of perfect black pearls clicking together to form a string .
in the picture
who the main characters are until the film is well under way -- and yet it 's hard to stop watching
of zishe
social and political potential
do n't condone it
the works
it pretends to expose the life of male hustlers
manages to invest real humor
judd
sewer
accepting him
` masterpiece ' and ` triumph ' and all that malarkey
, it 's still entertaining to watch the target practice .
teenaged
old movies ,
very compelling tale
create an underplayed melodrama about family dynamics and dysfunction that harks back to the spare , unchecked heartache of yasujiro ozu
all movie long
sinks to a harrison ford low
its explosive subject matter
is hard not to be especially grateful for freedom after a film like this .
1950s
a shoddy male hip hop fantasy filled with guns , expensive cars , lots of naked women and rocawear clothing .
inside column
asking questions
confused
beloved
sort of in-between
mindless
of the exiled aristocracy
eloquent language
the stomach-knotting suspense of a legal thriller
who makes martha enormously endearing
into a gut-wrenching examination of the way cultural differences and emotional expectations collide
full scale wwii flick
bringing an unforced , rapid-fire delivery to toback 's heidegger - and nietzsche-referencing dialogue
no cliche escapes the perfervid treatment of gang warfare
a thriller with an edge -- which is to say that it does n't follow the stale , standard , connect-the-dots storyline which has become commonplace in movies that explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world
left an acrid test in this gourmet 's mouth .
as a brilliant college student -- where 's pauly shore as the rocket scientist ?
given up to acquire the fast-paced contemporary society
named dirty dick
outnumber
mr. mattei fosters moments of spontaneous intimacy
proper home
almost makes this movie worth seeing .
pictures
tougher
get the first and last look at one of the most triumphant performances of vanessa redgrave 's career
extravagant chance
the glory days of weekend and
engrossing and different
even life
echoes of jordan
unless you want to laugh at it
had had more faith in the dramatic potential of this true story
, you may be surprised at the variety of tones in spielberg 's work .
unlikable characters
that 's rarely as entertaining as it could have been
three sides of his story with a sensitivity and
compared to the movie 's contrived , lame screenplay and listless direction
the holiday season
the summer movie pool
filmmaker stacy peralta has a flashy editing style that does n't always jell with sean penn 's monotone narration , but
young adult life in urban south korea
everything from the likes of miramax chief
's all that matters
may lack the pungent bite of its title ,
perry 's good and his is an interesting character ,
mostly due to its superior cast
dense
a deliciously nonsensical comedy about a city coming apart at its seams
lead 's
a lot of stamina and vitality
half past dead is just such an achievement .
layered , well-developed characters and some surprises
love in remembrance
was so uninspiring that even a story immersed in love , lust , and sin could n't keep my attention .
's what makes their project so interesting
tragedy , false dawns , real dawns , comic relief
doubt an artist of uncompromising vision
miss congeniality
on a cutting room floor somewhere lies ... footage that might have made no such thing a trenchant , ironic cultural satire instead of a frustrating misfire .
watching queen of the damned is like reading a research paper , with special effects tossed in .
cannibal lust above the ordinary
faith in his audience
this filmed tosca -- not the first , by the way -- is a pretty good job , if it 's filmed tosca that you want .
something poignant about an artist of 90-plus years taking the effort to share his impressions of life and loss and time and art with us
an impenetrable and insufferable ball of pseudo-philosophic twaddle .
halfway through the movie , the humor dwindles .
come along
in the fifth trek flick
feel compelled to watch the film twice or pick up a book on the subject
that apollo 13 was going to be released in imax format
wear thin with repetition
risk and schemes
funny situations and
an unintentionally
a prissy teenage girl
can get by without being funny simply by structuring the scenes as if they were jokes : a setup , delivery and payoff .
fathers and sons
somewhere inside its fabric
an artist ,
the sexual politics
keep them guessing
the filmmaker would disagree , but
matthew 's
we have come to learn
vibrant , and intelligent
salaciously simplistic .
rowling that stifles creativity and allows the film to drag on for nearly three hours
wears its heart
may still be too close to recent national events
detractors
out in high style
once the falcon arrives in the skies above manhattan
friday after next is the kind of film that could only be made by african-americans because of its broad racial insensitivity towards african-americans .
the funniest american comedy
outright newness
both in breaking codes and making movies
of phrase
quieter
wasted a lot of their time -lrb- including mine -rrb- on something very inconsequential .
one adapted -
the nature\/nurture argument in regards
lyne 's latest ,
never manages to take us to that elusive , lovely place where we suspend our disbelief
in the mood
while most films these days are about nothing
then you 're in for a painful ride .
old-fashioned , occasionally charming
exceeds expectations .
made by a proper , middle-aged woman
was as superficial
and unsentimental treatment
-lrb- including a knockout of a closing line -rrb-
docile
a blip on the radar screen of 2002
the obligatory outbursts of flatulence and the incessant , so-five-minutes-ago pop music on the soundtrack
ex-girlfriend
with a lower i.q. than when i had entered
a movie that is what it is :
chris cooper 's
but dramatically
is a poster boy for the geek generation
this often very funny collegiate gross-out comedy goes a long way toward restoring the luster of the national lampoon film franchise , too long reduced to direct-to-video irrelevancy .
big blustery movie
push the easy emotional buttons
the ambiguous welcome
ai n't a lot more painful than an unfunny movie that thinks it 's hilarious
a sweet smile and
, one is struck less by its lavish grandeur than by its intimacy and precision .
terrific film
a lovely , sad dance highlighted by kwan 's unique directing style
is the one
film that comes along every day
that leaves you scratching your head in amazement over the fact that so many talented people could participate in such an
develops into a gut-wrenching examination of the way cultural differences and emotional expectations collide .
's the inimitable diaz , holding it all together .
does not rely on dumb gags , anatomical humor , or character cliches
errs on the shrill side , tempered by a soft southern gentility that speaks of beauty , grace and a closet full of skeletons .
his chemistry with shimizu is very believable
, it 's just one that could easily wait for your pay per view dollar .
the chasm of knowledge
telegraphs every discovery and layers
in trying to capture the novel 's deeper intimate resonances , the film has
you love the music ,
the extraordinarily rich landscape
wit it plays like a reading from bartlett 's familiar quotations
to one of those ignorant
sets ms. birot 's film
glacially
looking for a common through-line
bedknobs and broomsticks , ''
clunker
us believe
dismember
typically observant , carefully nuanced
blaxploitation
delightful entree
oftentimes funny ,
beavis and butthead
gorgeous to look at but insufferably tedious and turgid ... a curiously constricted epic .
joan 's prefeminist plight
as auto-critique
pretends to investigate
are this crude , this fast-paced and this insane
seen an independent film
that the movie has no idea of it is serious
over the top as a ` very sneaky ' butler who excels in the art of impossible disappearing\/reappearing acts
stamina
exploratory
the integrity of devito 's misanthropic vision
, with all its flaws , is that it has none of the pushiness and decibel volume of most contemporary comedies .
lottery
assembled
they did
its costars , spader and gyllenhaal
seems to be missing .
sustain a good simmer
teeming that even cranky adults may rediscover the quivering kid inside
the pilot episode of a tv series
half-baked stand-up routine
that made it all work
sensitively
one of the worst movies of one year
the more common saccharine genre
a true ` epic '
with herrmann quietly suggesting the sadness and obsession beneath hearst 's forced avuncular chortles
broiling sun
mark pellington 's latest pop thriller
character to retrieve her husband
distant
memento '
have cared much about any aspect of it , from its cheesy screenplay to the grayish quality of its lighting to its last-minute , haphazard theatrical release
anyone who welcomes a dash of the avant-garde fused with their humor should take pleasure in this crazed , joyous romp of a film .
deep inside righteousness can be found a tough beauty
the spectacle of small-town competition
in as much humor as pathos
of its convictions
is engaging enough to keep you from shifting in your chair too often
those around him
community-therapy
, the first half of sorority boys is as appalling as any ` comedy ' to ever spill from a projector 's lens
ironic
headed east , far east
be a breath of fresh air
emerging with a fine character study that 's short on plot but rich in the tiny revelations of real life
a piece
as convincing
jean-claud van damme
formulaic sports drama
with a massive infusion of old-fashioned hollywood magic
gently humorous and touching .
godard has never made a more sheerly beautiful film than this unexpectedly moving meditation on love , history , memory , resistance and artistic transcendence .
an open wound
laughable
natural running time
potentially ,
is so slovenly done , so primitive in technique , that it ca n't really be called animation
lazy humor
not because of its epic scope , but because of the startling intimacy
given up on in favor of sentimental war movies
the many faceless victims
freshness and
in films like tremors
your interest until the end and even leaves you with a few lingering animated thoughts
the ` laughing at ' variety than the ` laughing with
lang 's
in part because the consciously dumbed-down approach wears thin
attract for no better reason
you like blood
as they float within the seas of their personalities
to light
a much funnier film with a similar theme
like watching a transcript of a therapy session brought to humdrum life by some freudian puppet
like the work of an artist who is simply tired -- of fighting the same fights , of putting the weight of the world on his shoulders , of playing with narrative form .
playful but highly studied
seems to want to be a character study , but apparently
tots
with an avid interest in the subject
it to hit cable
that knows its classical music , knows its freud and knows its sade
maid in manhattan proves that it 's easier to change the sheets than to change hackneyed concepts when it comes to dreaming up romantic comedies .
a complete blank
been given
is not so much a work of entertainment as it is a unique , well-crafted psychological study of grief .
paula
put so much time and energy into this turkey
have that same option to slap her creators because they 're clueless and inept
a few evocative images and
of the writing exercise about it
be obvious even to those who are n't looking for them
seems to be the only bit of glee
tends
as a satisfying kids flck becomes increasingly implausible as it races through contrived plot points
love , memory ,
a smoother , more focused narrative
the worst excesses
becomes an exercise in trying to predict when a preordained `` big moment '' will occur and not `` if .
concealment
hammering home his message
to find that real natural , even-flowing tone that few movies are able to accomplish
year 2002
drawn in by the sympathetic characters
in imax form
curiously tepid and choppy recycling in which predictability is the only winner
enthrall
inventing
like being stuck in a dark pit having a nightmare about bad cinema
what ensues are much blood-splattering
the entire exercise has no real point
a highly personal look at the effects of living a dysfunctionally privileged lifestyle ,
traditional thriller
harris 's
, vicious and absurd
s1m0ne 's satire is not subtle , but it is effective
of love and humility
few evocative images
has generic virtues , and despite a lot of involved talent ,
to my brow
if you 're part of her targeted audience
it 's robert duvall
between gorgeous animation and a lame story -lrb- like , say , treasure planet -rrb- or so-so animation and an exciting , clever story with a batch of appealing characters
produced this project ...
moves beyond the original 's nostalgia for the communal film experiences of yesteryear to a deeper realization of cinema 's inability to stand in for true , lived experience .
of the credit for the film
irritates and
we get an ugly , mean-spirited lashing out by an adult who 's apparently been forced by his kids to watch too many barney videos .
care about the main characters
the armenian genocide
has a lot going for it , not least the brilliant performances by testud ... and parmentier
of runteldat
illumination
writer-director randall wallace has bitten off more than he or anyone else could chew ,
qutting may be a flawed film ,
progressed
events seemingly out
impossible as it may sound , this film 's heart is even more embracing than monty , if only because it accepts nasty behavior and severe flaws as part of the human condition .
've seen some bad singer-turned actors
the first major studio production
good one
stoner midnight flick , sci-fi deconstruction , gay fantasia --
assembles a fascinating profile of a deeply humanistic artist who , in spite of all that he 's witnessed , remains surprisingly idealistic
heels
as the film lacks momentum and its position remains mostly undeterminable
that entering a church , synagogue or temple does n't mean you have to check your brain at the door
executed in a manner that i 'm not sure
went back
looking at the comic effects of jealousy
is due primarily
comes in the power of the huston performance , which seems so larger than life and yet so fragile
by about nine-tenths
predictable and cloying , though brown sugar is so earnest in its yearning for the days before rap went nihilistic that it summons more spirit and bite than your average formulaic romantic quadrangle .
-lrb- fincher 's -rrb-
action scenes
a fault
's plenty to impress about e.t.
of ` nicholas nickleby
just as the lousy tarantino imitations have subsided
engaging nostalgia piece
is a remarkable piece of filmmaking ... because you get it .
robinson 's web
too simple and
the cast portrays their cartoon counterparts well ... but quite frankly , scoob and shag do n't eat enough during the film . '
the intentionally low standards
it 's just a kids ' flick
hit-hungry british filmmakers
is like binging on cotton candy
, winning , if languidly paced ,
the shoulders of its actors
positively thrilling combination
you ever wondered what it would be like to be smack in the middle of a war zone armed with nothing but a camera
meaty subject
the film lapses too often into sugary sentiment and withholds delivery on the pell-mell pyrotechnics its punchy style promises .
the real nba 's off-season
the story relevant in the first place
lovely and lovable
when you instantly know whodunit
flawed , compromised and sad
violence and whimsy do n't combine easily --
the only surprise is that heavyweights joel silver and robert zemeckis agreed to produce this ;
fang-baring
it is just as boring and as obvious
a difficult time shaking its blair witch project real-time roots
whose pervasive quiet
beginning to feel
at sea
are big enough for a train car to drive through -- if kaos had n't blown them all up
the inimitable diaz
, you 're desperate for the evening to end .
fincher and writer david koepp
is plenty of room for editing
than the first one
a sleek advert for youthful anomie that never quite equals the sum of its pretensions .
beautiful to watch
exploration of the creative act
-- a nice , harmless date film
an interesting story
rambo -
is all too human
alfred hitchcock 's imaginative flight
so different from the apple and so striking
personal style
vardalos and corbett ,
have never
international city
male academic
seen as speculative history , as much an exploration of the paranoid impulse
too fancy , not too filling , not too fluffy ,
pervasive , and unknown threat
an important movie
wasted in this crass , low-wattage endeavor
be as palatable as intended
everyone looking in
too preachy
every punchline predictable
jiang wen 's devils
knows its classical music ,
several cliched movie structures : the road movie , the coming-of-age movie ,
as interesting
has managed to marry science fiction with film noir and action flicks with philosophical inquiry
overly-familiar
quiet blue eyes
no wrong
both the turmoil
is n't a retooled genre piece , the tale of a guy and his gun , but an amiably idiosyncratic work
101 premise
were in diapers when the original was released in 1987
careful what you wish for
a fine , old-fashioned-movie movie , which is to say it 's unburdened by pretensions to great artistic significance
unlike most anime , whose most ardent fans outside japan seem to be introverted young men with fantasy fetishes , metropolis never seems hopelessly juvenile .
of car
cube
the movie tells
aging filmmaker
though it goes further than both , anyone who has seen the hunger or cat people will find little new here , but a tasty performance from vincent gallo lifts this tale of cannibal lust above the ordinary
against it
this is a remake by the numbers , linking a halfwit plot to a series of standup routines in which wilson and murphy show how funny they could have been in a more ambitious movie .
like a bad imitation of the bard
burning sensation
here on earth , a surprisingly similar teen drama
too many improbabilities
will you .
hip-hop prison thriller of stupefying absurdity .
ascends ,
, spiteful idiots
a high-spirited buddy movie about the reunion of berlin
am to feel-good , follow-your-dream hollywood fantasies
could n't have brought something fresher to the proceedings simply by accident
88 minutes
of nudity
uphill or something
audiences are advised to sit near the back and squint to avoid noticing some truly egregious lip-non-synching , but
bland despite the heavy doses of weird performances and direction
expound upon the subject 's mysterious personality
elder bueller 's time out
improve much
palm
critical
so unique and
macdowell 's character to retrieve her husband
dupe the viewer
succeeds mainly
are a mixed bag
the cat 's meow
ravishing costumes
differently
a funny , puzzling movie ambiguous enough to be engaging and oddly moving
extremely competent hitman films
the yale grad who previously gave us `` the skulls ''
freaky friday
in convincing way
genuine mind-bender .
's only in fairy tales that princesses that are married for political reason live happily ever after
a taunt
hard pressed to succumb to the call of the wild
nimble shoulders
a stirring time at this beautifully drawn movie
given relatively dry material
without a huge sacrifice of character and mood
delights for adults
a late-inning twist
a bunch of allied soldiers
to empathize with others
be incomprehensible to moviegoers not already clad in basic black
'm happy to have seen it -- not as an alternate version , but as the ultimate exercise in viewing deleted scenes
at the screen in frustration
of this emotional car-wreck
look too deep
it 's also not very good .
the cruel earnestness
drops the ball too many times
a festival film that would have been better off staying on the festival circuit
is simple
who chooses to champion his ultimately losing cause
absent
another `` best man ''
repeatedly undercut by the brutality of the jokes , most at women 's expense
hand it
simone is not a bad film .
shaken
confidently orchestrated
a strong sense of humanism
so easily after a few tries and become expert fighters after a few weeks
yes
has a number of holes
seen everywhere
you care about music you may not have heard before
this painfully unfunny farce
the film 's thoroughly recycled plot and tiresome jokes ...
the subject matter demands acting that borders on hammy at times
an average coming-of-age tale elevated by the wholesome twist of a pesky mother interfering during her son 's discovery of his homosexuality .
is , as comedy goes
evoked in the film
it 's better to give than to receive
some unpaid intern
sits behind his light meter and harangues the supposed injustices of the artistic world-at-large
their audience wo n't sit still for a sociology lesson
chiefly
as it turns out
that also asks its audience -- in a heartwarming , nonjudgmental kind of way -- to consider what we value in our daily lives
non-techies
about two men who discover what william james once called ` the gift of tears
smart , provocative drama
a fourteen-year old ferris bueller
a sucker
feels five hours long
enigma is well-made , but it 's just too dry and too placid
an enjoyably frothy ` date movie ' ...
office money
an intellectual exercise -- an unpleasant debate that 's been given the drive of a narrative and that 's been acted out --
has only a fleeting grasp of how to develop them
in some delightful work on indie projects
if he so chooses
kinetic enough
biting off such a big job
the artist 's work
laconic and very stilted in its dialogue
on both sides it falls short
more tiring than anything .
real charmer
a sly female empowerment movie
a rambling examination of american gun culture
veered off too far into the exxon zone
be exasperated by a noticeable lack of pace
as good , if not better than much of what 's on saturday morning tv especially the pseudo-educational stuff we all ca n't stand
contend with craziness and child-rearing in los angeles
made a decent ` intro ' documentary
sleeve
philosophers , not
the details of its time frame right
its make-believe promise of life
i 'm not sure which is worse : the poor acting by the ensemble cast , the flat dialogue by vincent r. nebrida or the gutless direction by laurice guillen .
's lovely and amazing , from her own screenplay , jumps to the head of the class of women 's films that manage to avoid the ghetto of sentimental chick-flicks by treating female follies with a satirical style .
in drag
survives intact in bv 's re-voiced version .
hit franklin needs to stay afloat in hollywood .
coppola , along with his sister , sofia ,
any actor of talent would ever work in a mcculloch production again if they looked at how this movie turned out
world dichotomy
better films
's the sweet cinderella story that `` pretty woman '' wanted to be
it relatively effortless to read and follow the action at the same time
judge
this is sandler running on empty , repeating what he 's already done way too often .
whose legacy
showcase
has a solid emotional impact .
big-screen remakes
throwing it all away for the fleeting joys of love 's brief moment .
this behind bars
barely camouflaging grotesque narcissism
my mind kept returning to one anecdote for comparison : the cartoon in japan that gave people seizures .
seeing just
makes you nervous
it 's tommy 's job to clean the peep booths surrounding her ,
closed-door
recently said , a tortuous comment that perfectly illustrates the picture 's moral schizophrenia
is all menace and atmosphere
woven
favor of tradition and warmth
liberties
shocked to discover that seinfeld 's real life is boring
crystallize
is a visual treat for all audiences .
the storylines
how desperate the makers of this ` we 're - doing-it-for - the-cash ' sequel were
` shindler 's list '
if not memorable
a great script
despite some strong performances , never rises above the level of a telanovela .
give anyone
milk
for people who have n't read the book
victorious revolutionaries
of inner-city high schools , hospitals , courts and welfare centers
to do something different over actually pulling it off
swimming with sharks
shakes the clown ''
fresh view
-lrb- a -rrb-
wins my vote for ` the 2002 enemy of cinema ' award .
crispin glover
languorous
very little sense to what 's going on here
her husband
outs
does n't know the meaning of the word ` quit
formulaic equations
tissue-thin
in the spirit of the season
this movie thinks it is about
a strange film , one that was hard for me to warm up to
director doug liman and his colleagues have managed to pack it with enough action to satisfy the boom-bam crowd without a huge sacrifice of character and mood
color palette
, it would still be beyond comprehension
this quirky soccer import is forgettable
its surface-obsession --
of both
his trademark misogyny
an oddly winning portrayal of one of life 's ultimate losers
we westerners have seen before
stifled by the very prevalence of the fast-forward technology
of discovery and humor between chaplin and kidman
are a couple of things that elevate `` glory '' above most of its ilk , most notably the mere presence of duvall .
this argentinean ` dramedy '
it 's the best sequel since the empire strikes back ... a majestic achievement , an epic of astonishing grandeur and surprising emotional depth .
an enjoyable choice for younger kids
19th-century prose
would have been fast and furious
's one tough rock
dampened through familiarity
low , very low ,
battery
all times
muddled , trashy and incompetent
background or
humble ,
such a clever adaptation
even a story
like the 1920 's
robbed
are frequently unintentionally funny
, well ,
against foreign influences
young people
hoffman 's performance is authentic to the core of his being .
it stands i
soberly reported
you 've already seen city by the sea under a variety of titles , but it 's worth yet another visit .
the art direction is often exquisite
humor and heart
terrific as nadia , a russian mail-order bride who comes to america speaking not a word of english , it 's kidman who holds the film together with a supremely kittenish performance that gradually accumulates more layers .
documentary feel
veteran head cutter
today 's hottest and
seat
fascinate me
mutates into a gross-out monster movie with effects that are more silly than scary .
the con
's part of what makes dover kosashvili 's outstanding feature debut so potent
certainly the big finish was n't something galinsky and hawley could have planned for ... but part of being a good documentarian is being there when the rope snaps
that it is relatively short
log
written for no one
is really only one movie 's worth of decent gags to be gleaned from the premise
unthinkable
` korean new wave '
temptation
` in praise of love ' is the director 's epitaph for himself
gets vivid , convincing performances from a fine cast , and
if it is generally amusing from time to time
chicago 's south side
count on his movie to work at the back of your neck long after you leave the theater
nothing overly original , mind you , but solidly entertaining
athletic
think of any film more challenging or depressing
the kind of sense of humor that derives from a workman 's grasp of pun and entendre and its attendant need to constantly draw attention to itself .
amicable endeavor
has a sure hand .
no respect for laws , political correctness or common decency
sometimes we feel as if the film careens from one colorful event to another without respite , but
suggests a superior moral tone is more important
adults , other than the parents ... will be hard pressed to succumb to the call of the wild .
will stand in future years as an eloquent memorial to the world trade center tragedy
will turn bill paxton into an a-list director
bitter nor sweet
is dicaprio 's best performance in anything ever , and easily the most watchable film of the year .
the material needs
want to see it twice
close
'' is one of those crass , contrived sequels that not only fails on its own , but makes you second-guess your affection for the original .
salma hayek has a feel for the character at all stages of her life
could be so light-hearted
an ambitious , guilt-suffused melodrama
` drama
one-sided , outwardly sexist
a cinephile 's feast
the powder blues and sun-splashed whites of tunis
miracle of miracles , the movie does a flip-flop
of an urban conflagration
, it does give exposure to some talented performers
slightly sunbaked and summery mind
used the film as a bonus feature on the dvd
stanley kwan has directed not only one of the best gay love stories ever made ,
their crime
little melodramatic , but with
two-drink-minimum crowd
like chewing whale blubber
can swallow its absurdities and crudities
ever filmed
sunday
to this western ear
alfred hitchcock 's thrillers
director george hickenlooper has had some success with documentaries , but
into the editing room
for anyone who 's seen george roy hill 's 1973 film , `` the sting
depress
teeming
it contains almost enough chuckles for a three-minute sketch , and no more .
if it were , well , more adventurous
exotic world
pitfalls
not a bad choice here
true inspiration
a good man
even predictable remake
peter jackson and company once again dazzle and delight us
the best way to describe it is as a cross between paul thomas anderson 's magnolia and david lynch 's mulholland dr.
wobbly senegalese updating of `` carmen '' which is best for the stunning star turn by djeinaba diop gai
the stories and faces and music of the men who are its subject
us nothing new
is shallow , offensive and redundant , with pitifully few real laughs .
radical , nonconformist values
an off-kilter , dark , vaguely disturbing way
a realistic atmosphere that involves us in the unfolding crisis
the future than `` bladerunner '' and
the effects , boosted to the size of a downtown hotel
that stands out from the pack even if the picture itself is somewhat problematic .
combines
gut-wrenching examination
, are about a half dozen young turks angling to see how many times they can work the words `` radical '' or `` suck '' into a sentence .
look american angst in the eye
overly comfortable
if
resolution
on which it 's based
achieve callow pretension
since beauty and the beast 11 years ago
're not interested
buy popcorn
cartoonish as the screenplay
has a film
a bucket
lil bow wow takes the cake
a look at the `` wild ride '' that ensues when brash young men set out to conquer the online world with laptops , cell phones and sketchy business plans
pomposity and
schoolgirl
throw off a spark or two
this movie has a strong message about never giving up on a loved one , but
tasty slice
he expresses our most basic emotions
sheer audacity and openness
few decades
be as naturally charming as it needs to be
vowing , ` this is going to be something really good
because of the universal themes , earnest performances ... and excellent use of music by india 's popular gulzar and jagjit singh
for all its violence
unassuming , subordinate
annoying ,
more enjoyable
, reserved
it 's probably not accurate to call it a movie
the characters are interesting and the relationship between yosuke and saeko is worth watching as it develops ,
speaks volumes
dish
devolves into a laugh-free lecture .
examines many different ideas from happiness to guilt in an intriguing bit of storytelling
had the best intentions here
our deepest
're convinced that this mean machine was a decent tv outing that just does n't have big screen magic
as the only movie
as it 's too loud to shout insults at the screen
one terrific score
leaks out
quietly introspective portrait
reverberates
the film occasionally tries the viewer 's patience with slow pacing and a main character who sometimes defies sympathy , but it ultimately satisfies with its moving story
rank frustration from those in the know about rubbo 's dumbed-down tactics
not one but two flagrantly fake thunderstorms
mazel
just follow the books
work as shallow entertainment ,
inclination to provide a fourth book
change the channel
sometimes wry
a meatier deeper beginning and\/or ending
own investment
strictly a ` guy 's film ' in the worst sense of the expression .
evolves
effortless
pact
'm afraid
honest performances and
alfred hitchcock 's thrillers ,
, there is an accuracy of observation in the work of the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism .
way too mushy -- and in a relatively short amount of time
breaks its little neck trying to perform entertaining tricks
to a deeper realization of cinema 's inability to stand in for true , lived experience
mike shoots and scores
simply put , there should have been a more compelling excuse to pair susan sarandon and goldie hawn .
is a very good viewing alternative for young women
a painful elegy and sobering cautionary tale
looks pretty
his craft
into national media circles
involved .
was long , intricate , star-studded and visually flashy
a rapid pace
drag on
get under your skin
what 's surprising about this traditional thriller , moderately successful but not completely satisfying , is exactly how genteel and unsurprising the execution turns out to be .
himself something of a hubert selby jr.
hand-held camera and documentary feel
goes on and on to the point of nausea
the youth market
comes across as both shallow and dim-witted
's all entertaining enough , but do n't look for any hefty anti-establishment message in what is essentially a whip-crack of a buddy movie that ends with a whimper .
that there is never any question of how things will turn out
the two daughters
every five minutes or
the auditorium feeling
one correct interpretation
wasted minutes of sandler as the voice-over hero in columbia pictures ' perverse idea of an animated holiday movie
finally move away from his usual bumbling , tongue-tied screen persona
constructs
of gentle longing
of the title
to engross even the most antsy youngsters
twelve
shows all the signs of rich detail condensed
of the most affecting depictions of a love affair
a laugh between them
fill the time or some judicious editing
surrealist
unfolds as one of the most politically audacious films of recent decades
any way of gripping what its point is
look at this
catch freaks as a matinee
public park
risky
move
leon
vulgarity ,
godfrey reggio
make it entertaining
humor , characterization , poignancy , and intelligence
delightfully charming -- and
something else altogether
sure of where it should go
built entirely from musty memories of half-dimensional characters .
indian love call to jeanette macdonald
jaglom
hyped up that a curious sense of menace informs everything
wesley snipes ' iconic hero
paper-thin
the only time
oleander 's uninspired story
lan yu is certainly a serviceable melodrama , but it does n't even try for the greatness that happy together shoots for -lrb- and misses -rrb-
rifkin
cheapo animation -lrb- like saturday morning tv in the '60s -rrb- , a complex sword-and-sorcery plot and characters who all have big round eyes and japanese names
is all it seems intended to be
revolution studios and imagine entertainment
hard-edged stuff
possession ,
to work at the back of your neck long after you leave the theater
starship troopers
i 've never seen or heard anything quite like this film
american indian spike lee
a scientific law to be discerned here that producers would be well to heed
at a tough-man contest
is up to you
, wannabe-hip crime comedy
views youthful affluence not as a lost ideal but a starting point .
the feelings evoked in the film are lukewarm and quick to pass .
the light , comic side of the issue
certainly was n't feeling any of it
their unique residences
an acidic all-male all about eve or
a lousy script , inept direction , pathetic acting , poorly dubbed dialogue and murky cinematography
into this turkey
seem all that profound , at least
play second fiddle
with nothing
needs to be heard in the sea of holocaust movies
one-joke premise
rocks .
deserves a more engaged and honest treatment
to an animatronic display at disneyland
psychopathic mind
a computer
the explosion essentially ruined -- or , rather , overpowered -- the fiction of the movie for me
riveting movie experience
things insipid
political activists
's neglected over the years .
floating
turbulent
has been overexposed , redolent of a thousand cliches ,
it could channel
why sex and lucia is so alluring
a strong education
to pilot
relic from a bygone era , and its convolutions ...
barf bag
he script is n't up to the level of the direction
you 're going to feel like you were n't invited to the party .
quinn -lrb- is -rrb- a leather clad grunge-pirate with a hairdo like gandalf in a wind-tunnel and a simply astounding cor-blimey-luv-a-duck cockney accent
of the best films of the year
the problem with all of this : it 's not really funny .
1987
adventures
forgettable
longest
where 's pauly shore as the rocket scientist ?
as in the songs translate well to film
few will find the movie
paymer
tron ' anderson
cautionary christian spook-a-rama
blow it off the screen
having a hard time
cube fix
has been deemed important enough to make a film in which someone has to be hired to portray richard dawson
think about percentages all day long
of chicago 's south side
at its core ; an exploration of the emptiness that underlay the relentless gaiety
movie 's end
should have followed the runaway success of his first film , the full monty , with something different .
in getting under the skin of her characters
ambitious `
extreme athletes
a word of advice to the makers of the singles ward : celebrity cameos do not automatically equal laughs .
opening with some contrived banter , cliches and some loose ends
tries and tries hard
laughter and self-exploitation merge into jolly soft-porn 'em powerment
that accomplishes its primary goal without the use of special effects , but rather by emphasizing the characters
shape hawke 's artistic aspirations
subscription
this prickly indie comedy
that comes through all too painfully in the execution
ensemble performances
lack of a pyschological center knocks it flat
both adults and younger audiences
a really funny fifteen-minute
for an anticipated audience
discerned from non-firsthand experience
from the curse of blandness
a rip-off of the matrix
male hip hop fantasy
of what it 's trying to do
irony
on the characters
power and
opts to overlook this goofily endearing and well-lensed gorefest
despite the holes in the story and the somewhat predictable plot , moments of the movie caused me to jump in my chair ...
lends the setting
incredibly hokey
creates a fluid and mesmerizing sequence of images to match the words of nijinsky 's diaries .
confined and dark
but it works under the direction of kevin reynolds .
we 're not supposed to take it seriously
it 's occasionally gesturing , sometimes all at once
skullduggery and
so hold the gong
to find
's target audience has n't graduated from junior high school
the misfortune
undermines the possibility for an exploration of the thornier aspects of the nature\/nurture argument in regards to homosexuality
heart as important as humor
predictability
defensible
the cool
tom hanks was just an ordinary big-screen star
brought down
a casual intelligence that permeates the script
carvey 's considerable talents are wasted in it
, sentimental drama
the emphasis
a surprisingly flat retread , hobbled by half-baked setups and sluggish pacing .
a blown-out vein
allen 's execution date closes in
parker should be commended for taking a fresh approach to familiar material
gave us `` the skulls ''
of the same name
schneider 's mugging is relentless and his constant need to suddenly transpose himself into another character undermines the story 's continuity and progression
be hard pressed to succumb to the call of the wild
a sloppy slapstick
frequently misses the mark
documentary ,
if he were stripped of most of his budget and all of his sense of humor
an agonizing bore except when the fantastic kathy bates turns up
states at one point in this movie that we `` do n't care about the truth
dash
like a child with an important message to tell ... -lrb- skins ' -rrb- faults are easy to forgive because the intentions are lofty .
bet there is
blanchett and ribisi
get another phone call warning you that if the video is n't back at blockbuster before midnight , you 're going to face frightening late fees
when the bullets start to fly , your first instinct is to duck
a movie make
look classy in a '60s - homage pokepie hat , but as a character he 's dry , dry , dry
same fate
will be .
dumb high school comedy
inside the massive waves that lifts blue crush into one of the summer 's most pleasurable movies
a lot of baby boomers
this tale has been told and retold
for grown-ups as for rugrats
rotoscope animation for no apparent reason except
`` home movie '' is a sweet treasure and something well worth your time .
is part of the fun
might have required genuine acting from ms. spears
journalist
seemingly sincere personal reflection
flirts with bathos and pathos and the further oprahfication of the world as we know it
assassin '
casual realism
should be expected from any movie with a `` 2 '' at the end of its title
dreaminess
, luridly coloured , uni-dimensional nonsense machine that strokes the eyeballs while it evaporates like so much crypt mist in the brain
score and choreography
the potential
consists of monster truck-loving good ol' boys and peroxide blond honeys whose worldly knowledge comes from tv reruns and supermarket tabloids
so muddled , repetitive and ragged that it says far less about the horrifying historical reality than about the filmmaker 's characteristic style
cinema goers
the one-liners are snappy
be in two different movies
and\/or
their slim hopes and dreams
might not seem like the proper cup of tea
lo
nicks refuses to let slackers be seen as just another teen movie , which means he can be forgiven for frequently pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy .
gradually accumulates more layers
returning to one anecdote for comparison : the cartoon in japan that gave people seizures
that 's destined to win a wide summer audience through word-of-mouth reviews and , not far down the line , to find a place among the studio 's animated classics
both excellent
paris
by presenting the `` other side of the story
first place
like some futile concoction that was developed hastily after oedekerk
though the story ... is hackneyed , the characters have a freshness and modesty that transcends their predicament .
two unrelated shorts
the sort of low-grade dreck that usually goes straight to video -- with a lousy script , inept direction , pathetic acting , poorly dubbed dialogue and murky cinematography , complete with visible boom mikes
subzero
too-extreme-for-tv rendition
strongman
haneke 's portrait of an upper class austrian society and the suppression of its tucked away
greta
its stylistic austerity and forcefulness
even a halfway intriguing plot
clumsy and rushed
misadventures
this stylish film that is able to visualize schizophrenia but is still confident enough to step back and look at the sick character with a sane eye
that would have been funnier if the director had released the outtakes theatrically and used the film as a bonus feature on the dvd
is almost nothing in this flat effort that will amuse or entertain them , either
answering
that it ends up
to fail
hang
i 'm sure mainstream audiences will be baffled , but , for those with at least a minimal appreciation of woolf and clarissa dalloway , the hours represents two of those well spent
interfering
the notion that to be human
of the road , where the thematic ironies are too obvious and the sexual politics too smug
murderous maids
of other , marginally better shoot-em-ups
a moratorium
a big bowl of that
his aversion to taking the easy hollywood road and cashing in on his movie-star
-lrb- auteil -rrb-
off more than he or anyone else could chew
propels
concerned
that to be human
inspired performance
exhilaratingly tasteless
wherein our hero must ride roughshod over incompetent cops to get his man
never bothers to question why somebody might devote time to see it
allowing us to remember that life 's ultimately a gamble and last orders are to be embraced
on an examination of young adult life in urban south korea
while certainly clever in spots
a relationship like holly and
i know i should n't have laughed ,
tso 's
through the empty theatres
a serious drama
successes
in the dullest kiddie flicks
as it points out how inseparable the two are
it 's an odd show , pregnant with moods , stillborn except as a harsh conceptual exercise .
be smarter than any 50 other filmmakers still
who becomes a ravishing waif after applying a smear of lip-gloss
hit the screen in years
slapstick comedy
, flat drama
a glorious spectacle
it 's weird , wonderful , and not necessarily for kids .
what he can in a thankless situation
giovanni , a psychiatrist who predictably finds it difficult to sustain interest in his profession after the family tragedy
staring into an open wound
butterflies that die \/
accompanied
any aspect
he just does n't have the restraint to fully realize them
real-life strongman ahola lacks the charisma and ability to carry the film on his admittedly broad shoulders .
musicals back
aids
unrelieved by any comedy beyond the wistful everyday ironies of the working poor
horrendously amateurish
another cartoon
of men and women
as a b & w british comedy , circa 1960 , with peter sellers , kenneth williams , et al.
meditation
everything about girls ca n't swim
sports-movie
waiting for dvd and just skipping straight to her scenes
so warm and fuzzy
society
is an intelligent , realistic portrayal of testing boundaries .
presents a frightening and compelling ` what if ? '
demonstrating the adage
jim brown treats his women -- as dumb , credulous , unassuming , subordinate subjects
farts , boobs , unmentionables
asks you to not only suspend your disbelief
though little known in this country
inert sci-fi action thriller
that washington most certainly has a new career ahead of him
that exact niche
, with really solid performances by ving rhames and wesley snipes .
glaring
music episode
a flip-flop
silliness you are likely to witness in a movie theatre for some time .
makes for a riveting movie experience
on screen
manipulative claptrap , a period-piece movie-of-the-week , plain old blarney
shadowy lighting
the sheer joy and pride
a measure of faith in the future
almost guaranteed that even the stuffiest cinema goers will laugh their \*\*\* off for an hour-and-a-half
nicholas nickleby celebrates the human spirit with such unrelenting dickensian decency that it turned me -lrb- horrors ! -rrb-
's forgivable
all the wit and hoopla
a major waste ... generic .
those prone to indignation need not apply ; those susceptible to blue hilarity , step right up .
jacobi , the most fluent of actors , is given relatively dry material from nijinsky 's writings to perform , and
centre screen
wrong places
is busy contriving false , sitcom-worthy solutions to their problems .
of tea
almost as
anyone else seen this before ?
there 's no conversion effort , much of the writing is genuinely witty
pushes
representation
episode ii
into the humanity of its people
count
teen gross-out comedy
more revealing ,
his best film remains his shortest , the hole , which makes many of the points that this film does but feels less repetitive .
the-night
this stylish film
a crisply made movie that is no more than mildly amusing .
we are forced to reflect that its visual imagination is breathtaking
an allegory
the same number of continuity errors
a properly spooky film about the power of spirits
truth or consequences ,
'' were , what `` they '' looked like
vanity film
conduits
children of the century
more recyclable than
and totally disorientated
dumb fun
flatulence jokes and mild sexual references , kung pow
with the exception of mccoist
`` the four feathers ''
what makes it worth watching
advised
got it
strong case
bartleby 's pain
no rest period
this choppy and sloppy affair
a respectable but uninspired thriller that 's intelligent and considered in its details , but ultimately weak in its impact .
's an effort to watch this movie
is not your standard hollywood bio-pic .
die another day is only intermittently entertaining but it 's hard not to be a sucker for its charms , or perhaps it 's just impossible not to feel nostalgia for movies you grew up with .
completely serviceable and
sub-tarantino cuteness
or , worse yet , nonexistent --
entertainingly presented
recent holiday season
low-rent --
while there 's likely very little crossover appeal to those without much interest in the elizabethans -lrb- as well as rank frustration from those in the know about rubbo 's dumbed-down tactics -rrb-
comic course
of the brosnan bunch
that this film 's cast is uniformly superb
tormented by his heritage ,
with acting , tone and pace
the prospect of beck 's next project
her heroine 's book sound convincing , the gender-war ideas original , or
, just for them
dumb drug jokes and predictable slapstick
oddly whimsical
's just brilliant in this
of patronizing a bar
its central idea way
to the boiling point
the middle
the impulses that produced this project ... are commendable , but
an ounce
a pretty funny movie
people to sit still for two hours and change watching such a character , especially when rendered in as flat and impassive a manner as phoenix 's
both damning and damned compelling .
proves
, really , really good things can come in enormous packages
it is a whole lot of fun
from any movie with a `` 2 ''
low-grade dreck
to be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication to a common goal , never
as this
ararat feels like a book report
the ending does n't work ... but
its shape-shifting perils , political intrigue and
a boring masquerade ball where normally good actors , even kingsley , are made to look bad .
is n't as sharp as the original
distract from the flawed support structure holding equilibrium up
mention absolutely refreshed
right to cut
a movie is more than a movie .
performing
self-important summer fluff
prove
shut out of the hug cycle
the strangest
her creators
like a series of vignettes
recite
nothing too deep or substantial .
an ambitious movie
of close-ups
's eleven
contrived plotting , stereotyped characters and
drawbacks
constricted epic
smart and fun
connoisseurs of chinese film
little eye
bringing richer meaning
at the cinema
, this movie is a phlegmatic bore , so tedious it makes the silly spy vs. spy film the sum of all fears , starring ben affleck , seem downright hitchcockian .
jumble
was air conditioning inside
deft and
the river
at best
samurai
, it 's also cold , grey , antiseptic and emotionally desiccated .
's tommy 's job to clean the peep booths surrounding her
determine how well the schmaltz is manufactured -- to assess the quality of the manipulative engineering
erratic
during which
mckay seems embarrassed by his own invention and tries to rush through the intermediary passages , apparently hoping that the audience will not notice the glaring triteness of the plot device
a comedy , both gentle and biting
academic
to grow
is a whole lot of nada .
a thriller with an edge
movie-going
just a kiss wants desperately to come off as a fanciful film about the typical problems of average people .
baader-meinhof gang
'll find in this dreary mess
from her cast
about whimsical folk
handles the nuclear crisis sequences evenly but milks drama when she should be building suspense
as david letterman and the onion have proven , the worst of tragedies can be fertile sources of humor , but lawrence has only a fleeting grasp of how to develop them
dripping
that 's fun for kids of any age .
horribly depressing and not very well done
to yield some interesting results
a woefully dull , redundant concept that bears more than a whiff of exploitation , despite iwai 's vaunted empathy .
, maybe i can channel one of my greatest pictures , drunken master
funny yet dark
that transcends their predicament
these two 20th-century footnotes
helmer hudlin tries to make a hip comedy
fantastically vital movie
the delicious pulpiness
mythic level
sure if ohlinger 's on the level or merely
sara sugarman 's whimsical comedy very annie-mary but not enough
mornings
you still have to see this !
seems to have dumped a whole lot of plot in favor of ... outrageous gags .
for people of diverse political perspectives
auteuil is a goofy pleasure
the most appealing movies ever made about an otherwise appalling , and downright creepy , subject -- a teenage boy in love with his stepmother
finch 's tale provides the forgettable pleasures of a saturday matinee
an upper class austrian society
post-modern contemporaries
secret agent decoder ring
with mainstream foreign mush like my big fat greek wedding
tries for more .
tells a moldy-oldie , not-nearly - as-nasty - as-it - thinks-it-is joke .
unabashed sense
tori
in their work
clever , offbeat and even gritty enough
suburban life
fits into a genre that has been overexposed , redolent of a thousand cliches , and yet remains uniquely itself , vibrant with originality .
driving directions
-lrb- jack nicholson 's -rrb-
the camera
undermined by the movie 's presentation , which is way too stagy
i am more offended by his lack of faith in his audience than by anything on display here .
men with brooms is distinctly ordinary
star trek movie
sparked by two actresses in their 50s working at the peak of their powers .
it fails to get
than it would seem to have any right to be
mysteries
downhill
he should be filling the screen with this tortured , dull artist and monster-in-the
as to be drained of human emotion
's no rooting interest
image-mongering
there 's real visual charge to the filmmaking ,
malone does have a gift for generating nightmarish images that will be hard to burn out of your brain .
most delightful
... despite lagging near the finish line , the movie runs a good race , one that will have you at the edge of your seat for long stretches . '
as exciting as either
kalvert
compressed
of the other
on top of a foundering performance , -lrb- madonna 's -rrb- denied her own athleticism by lighting that emphasizes every line and sag .
starts out like heathers , then becomes bring it on , then becomes unwatchable
might be shocked to discover that seinfeld 's real life is boring
pros and
offer subtitles and the original italian-language soundtrack
procession
the locale ... remains far more interesting than the story at hand .
to take on developers , the chamber of commerce , tourism , historical pageants ,
is too crazy to be interesting
this would be a worthy substitute for naughty children 's stockings
even if it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster
its conclusion , when we hear the ultimate fate of these girls and realize , much to our dismay , that this really did happen
fiercely clever and subtle film
shenanigans
teeny-bopper set
a sweet-tempered comedy that forgoes the knee-jerk misogyny that passes for humor in so many teenage comedies .
its empowerment
unknown
is that even the most unlikely can link together to conquer all kinds of obstacles , whether they be of nature , of man or of one another .
an underlying seriousness
succumbs to gravity and plummets
generate a lot of energy
an emotionally satisfying exploration
of vampire fun
a tremendous piece of work .
amused and entertained by the unfolding of bielinsky 's
her actors
the horror
brave , uninhibited performances
i saw
the laborious pacing and endless exposition
excepting love hewitt -rrb-
the sleekness
how to handle it
tones in spielberg 's work
ode to unconditional love and compassion garnered from years of seeing it all , a condition only the old are privy to , and ... often misconstrued as weakness
got lost in the `` soon-to-be-forgettable '' section of the quirky rip-off prison romp pile
play-doh
what a pity
sam 's
see `` simone , '' and
the operative word
represents an engaging and intimate first feature
what 's even more remarkable is the integrity of devito 's misanthropic vision
as bond in die
graveyard
a parody of gross-out flicks , college flicks , or even flicks in general
for most movies , 84 minutes is short , but
-lrb- b -rrb- ut by the time frank parachutes down onto a moving truck
interesting bit
a little underconfident
from the first frame to the last
that maybe she , janine and molly -- an all-woman dysfunctional family -- deserve one another
on-camera and off --
independent
turns the marquis de sade into a dullard
into the derivative
juan jose campanella
political reason
nothing funny in this every-joke-has - been-told-a - thousand-times - before movie
rent from frame one .
one-trick pony
arrived for an incongruous summer playoff
admitting
is the first computer-generated feature cartoon to feel like other movies
comedy only half as clever as it thinks it is .
've been nice if the screenwriters had trusted audiences to understand a complex story , and left off the film 's predictable denouement
cutesy romance , dark satire
is mr. kilmer 's movie
a meditation on the deep deceptions of innocence
can with a stuttering script
captures the unsettled tenor of that post 9-11 period far better than a more measured or polished production ever could .
a gorgeous color palette
straight-shooting
a deft pace master
fuelled devito 's early work
a fantastically vital movie that manages to invest real humor ,
richly entertaining and suggestive
gives itself the freedom to feel contradictory things
's an observant , unfussily poetic meditation about identity and alienation
challenging or depressing
captures that perverse element of the kafkaesque where identity , overnight , is robbed and replaced with a persecuted `` other . ''
the embarrassment of bringing a barf bag to the moviehouse
a burst of color , music , and dance that only the most practiced curmudgeon could fail to crack a smile at .
they might try paying less attention to the miniseries and more attention to the film it is about .
lohman
surveyed
it 's a solid movie about people whose lives are anything but .
it 's impossible to indulge the fanciful daydreams of janice beard -lrb- eileen walsh -rrb- when her real-life persona is so charmless and vacant .
alternates between deadpan comedy and heartbreaking
writer-director david jacobson and his star
harris -rrb-
story which fails to rise above its disgusting source material
of urgency and suspense
be some sort of credible gender-provoking philosophy
's almost worth seeing because it 's so bad
sing beautifully and act adequately .
it can impart an almost visceral sense of dislocation and change .
you 're not likely to have seen before , but beneath the exotic surface -lrb- and exotic dancing -rrb- it 's surprisingly old-fashioned .
riddled with unanswered questions that it requires gargantuan leaps of faith just to watch it
, truth and fiction are equally strange , and his for the taking .
lookin
if hill is n't quite his generation 's don siegel -lrb- or robert aldrich -rrb- , it 's because there 's no discernible feeling beneath the chest hair ;
ditched the saccharine sentimentality of bicentennial man
something else altogether -- clownish
lots of cool stuff packed into espn 's ultimate x.
it thinks it is
tour
john waters and todd solondz
of both those words
's nothing interesting in unfaithful whatsoever .
sealed in a jar and
sweet , funny , charming , and completely delightful
the best of them
in full consciousness
a beautiful , aching sadness
to look away for a second
with a mrs. robinson complex
its exploitive array of obligatory cheap
manipulative whitewash
a retro-refitting exercise
gunfire
acquires an undeniable entertainment value as the slight , pale mr. broomfield continues to force himself on people and into situations that would make lesser men run for cover
does such an excellent job of critiquing itself at every faltering half-step of its development that criticizing feels more like commiserating .
troubled and
's because there 's no discernible feeling beneath the chest hair
even as it points out how inseparable the two are
stay in touch
, contrived , overblown , and entirely implausible
rush right out and
musketeer
this insane
fires the winning shot
science-fiction horror film
blazingly
of the same old garbage
defies sympathy
bad acting
a film of empty , fetishistic violence in which murder is casual and fun
heroine 's
who excels in the art of impossible disappearing\/reappearing acts
if it were subtler ...
to take a reality check before you pay the full ticket price to see `` simone , '' and consider a dvd rental instead
from showing us in explicit detail how difficult it is to win over the two-drink-minimum crowd
watching o fantasma
to provoke introspection in both its characters and its audience
with loosely connected characters and plots that never quite gel
-lrb- i -rrb- t 's certainly laudable that the movie deals with hot-button issues in a comedic context
is a sort of geriatric dirty harry , which will please eastwood 's loyal fans -- and suits the story , wherein our hero must ride roughshod over incompetent cops to get his man .
stitch
working man john q. archibald
sick poetry
burns 's strongest film
riot-control
could n't help but feel the wasted potential of this slapstick comedy .
intelligence and originality
pleasurable movies
are privy to
give credit to affleck
about 3\/4th
usual bumbling , tongue-tied screen persona
a blunt indictment
intermittent moments
creative belly laughs
big-screen blowout
steven spielberg
does n't feel like a half-baked stand-up routine
needlessly
it 's just weirdness for the sake of weirdness , and where human nature should be ingratiating , it 's just grating
shreve 's graceful dual narrative
the message is too blatant
a vile , incoherent mess ... a scummy ripoff of david cronenberg 's brilliant ` videodrome . '
been 13 months and 295 preview screenings since i last walked out on a movie
its just not a thrilling movie
the script 's endless assault
strictly speaking , schneider is no steve martin
columbus '
sandra bullock and hugh grant make a great team
gear
is your stomach grumbling for some tasty grub .
leaving one
of a determined woman 's courage to find her husband in a war zone
power
photographed and staged by mendes with a series of riveting set pieces
arriving at a particularly dark moment in history
's a brazenly misguided project
no surprises .
no arguing the tone of the movie
major opportunity to be truly revelatory about his psyche
increasingly diverse french director
desplat
nor will he be
honesty and
you 've spent the past 20 minutes looking at your watch
to rake in dough from baby boomer families
boyz n the hood
most excruciating
is an encouraging debut feature
're all naughty
far less painful than his opening scene encounter with an over-amorous terrier
in the way
a completist 's
north korea 's recent past and south korea 's future
decidedly perverse pathology
better characters
from a vietnamese point
not for a sentimental resolution that explains way more about cal than does the movie or the character any good
the original 's nostalgia
not completely loveable
anne-sophie birot 's off-handed way
of gedeck , who makes martha enormously endearing
where the situations and the dialogue spin hopelessly out of control -- that is to say
vividly recalls the cary grant of room for one more , houseboat and father goose in its affectionate depiction of the gentle war between a reluctant , irresponsible man and the kid who latches onto him .
the film is well-crafted and
, but i found what time ?
ruinous
holographic
nearly every attempt at humor here is doa .
lectured to
old neighborhood
golf
beer-fueled afternoon
grip
who do everything humanly possible to create characters who are sweet and believable , and are defeated by a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
the one
sure , i hated myself in the morning .
standard thriller and drag audience enthusiasm
mixture
a defeated but defiant nation in flux
the scariest of sadists
a detriment
a fascinating examination of the joyous , turbulent self-discovery
for audience sympathy
peaks action
literary purists may not be pleased ,
the story the movie tells is of brian de palma 's addiction to the junk-calorie suspense tropes that have all but ruined his career .
gentle waking coma
of the fast-forward technology
, the 1960 version is a far smoother ride .
's this rich and luscious
respond by hitting on each other
an obvious copy of one of the best films ever made , how could it not be ?
an unorthodox little film noir organized crime story that includes one of the strangest love stories you will ever see .
longley
was n't feeling any of it
to be president
quitting delivers a sucker-punch
the tragedy beneath it all gradually reveals itself
burns ' visuals
, the potency wanes dramatically
whose most unpleasant details seem to melt away in the face of the character 's blank-faced optimism
, and as easy to be bored by as your abc 's
a mediocre exercise in target demographics
of bogus spiritualism
it 's touching and tender and proves that even in sorrow you can find humor .
life and love
crystal and
numbness
conflicting
have finally aged past his prime ... and , perhaps more than he realizes
just as many scenes
revision
goals
weighs down the tale with bogus profundities
cletis
on that promise
a true story
no chemistry or
'm not sure which half of dragonfly is worse : the part where nothing 's happening , or the part where something 's happening
the vagina
spied with my little eye ... a mediocre collection of cookie-cutter action scenes
of going wrong
-- again , as in the animal -- is a slapdash mess
lot to chew on
of being earnest
the cinema 's memorable women
-lrb- working from don mullan 's script -rrb-
to them , tarantula and other low
simpler
're the unnamed , easily substitutable forces that serve as whatever terror the heroes of horror movies try to avoid .
to the next , hastily , emptily
the result is more puzzling than unsettling
the cast is impressive
a jet
flck
political spectrum
pulpy core conceit
this film speaks for itself
a ` direct-to-video ' release
make up for the ones that do n't come off
a backstage must-see for true fans of comedy .
without a doubt
movies about their lives
you watch them clumsily mugging their way through snow dogs
believe silberling had the best intentions here
put on your own mystery science theatre 3000 tribute to what is almost certainly going to go down as the worst -- and only -- killer website movie of this or any other year
is one of the rare directors who feels acting is the heart and soul of cinema .
sorry use of aaliyah in her one and only starring role
shock-you-into-laughter intensity
so bland and utterly forgettable that it might as well have been titled generic jennifer lopez romantic comedy .
people of different ethnicities
, the characters are too simplistic to maintain interest ,
decidedly foul
establishes itself as a durable part of the movie landscape : a james bond series for kids .
loveless hook ups
sixties-style slickness
, i found myself strangely moved by even the corniest and most hackneyed contrivances .
's all the stronger because of it
been to the movies
is consistently
the delicate tightrope between farcical and loathsome
not in a good way
seven children
towers
shyamalan 's
wiseman
tends to plod
of an adolescent dirty-joke book done up in post-tarantino pop-culture riffs
ritchie may not have a novel thought in his head
they 've been patched in from an episode of miami vice
reaffirming washington as possibly the best actor working in movies today
could n't someone take rob schneider and have him switch bodies with a funny person ?
his work with actors
arrangements
inspire a trip to the video store -- in search of a better movie experience
remarkably engaging despite being noticeably derivative of goodfellas and at least a half dozen other trouble-in-the-ghetto flicks
strong men
very well shot or composed or edited
than sucking you in ... and making you sweat
sounds ,
is something of a stiff -- an extra-dry office comedy that seems twice as long as its 83 minutes .
come across these days
, flawless film , -lrb- wang -rrb- emerges in the front ranks of china 's now numerous , world-renowned filmmakers .
grim , upsetting glimpse
nominated for an oscar
little more than a super-sized infomercial for the cable-sports channel and its summer x games
this is a movie that starts out like heathers , then becomes bring it on , then becomes unwatchable .
gorgeous animation and a lame story
comedic context
the filmmakers ' paws , sad to say
shot two years ago
grave for youngsters
beautiful to watch and
leave you wanting more ,
france 's most inventive directors
a ghost story gone badly awry
chicago-based
've ever seen before , and yet completely familiar
modern action\/comedy buddy movie whose only nod to nostalgia is in the title
, this movie is hopeless
of a big , tender hug
likeable thanks to its cast , its cuisine and its quirky tunes .
a mildly engaging central romance
their parents , wise folks that they are , read books
has more in common with a fireworks display than a movie , which normally is expected to have characters and a storyline
the film only
directed with verve
this movie , but what it needs
, poignant picture
the experience of sitting through it
help us
make us
of the entire scenario
a hard time
tendentious intervention
lord of the rings
's now
dull and wooden
going to this movie
had no effect and elicited no sympathies for any of the characters .
it 's light on the chills and heavy on the atmospheric weirdness , and there are moments of jaw-droppingly odd behavior
hatfield and hicks make the oddest of couples , and in this sense the movie becomes a study of the gambles of the publishing world , offering a case study that exists apart from all the movie 's political ramifications
tiresome histrionics
the story itself
passion , melodrama , sorrow , laugther , and tears cascade over the screen effortlessly
a life-size reenactment of those jack chick cartoon tracts that always ended with some hippie getting
director rick famuyiwa 's emergence
enjoyable choice
the group
of good
of jonah
so intimate and sensual and funny and psychologically self-revealing
a touching , small-scale story of family responsibility and care
gracious , eloquent film
a funny yet dark
awkwardly
the titillating material
nowadays
majors
hilary birmingham
i 'm the guy who liked there 's something about mary and both american pie movies
a frat boy 's idea
unseemly pleasure
big time stinker
david
rampant vampire devaluation
float like butterflies and the spinning styx sting like bees
a sobering and powerful documentary
acting debut as amy
this is a movie that refreshes the mind and spirit along with the body , so original is its content , look , and style
hoffman waits too long to turn his movie in an unexpected direction , and
a surgeon mends a broken heart ; very meticulously but without any passion
erotic or sensuous charge
very well-written and
laid back
nature\/nurture argument
suffers from unlikable characters and a self-conscious sense of its own quirky hipness .
the way that makes you ache with sadness -lrb- the way chekhov is funny -rrb- , profound without ever being self-important , warm without ever succumbing to sentimentality
american comedy
a perfectly entertaining summer diversion
which may be why it 's so successful at lodging itself in the brain
it is one in which fear and frustration are provoked to intolerable levels
a bit more complex than we were soldiers to be remembered by
formula comedy
steers , in his feature film debut ,
korean new
college try
insult the intelligence of everyone in the audience
ca n't help but get caught up in the thrill of the company 's astonishing growth .
temper what could 've been an impacting film
of polanski 's film
intended the film to be more than that
leaving these actors , as well as the members of the commune
's got just enough charm and appealing character quirks to forgive that still serious problem .
thirty minutes
amiably idiosyncratic
hypnotically dull , relentlessly downbeat , laughably predictable wail pitched to the cadence of a depressed fifteen-year-old 's suicidal poetry .
care too much
a moving experience for people who have n't read the book
distinguishing
endure last summer
projects onto the screen -- loud , violent and mindless
the problem is not that it 's all derivative , because plenty of funny movies recycle old tropes .
wonderful creatures
occasionally amuses but none of which amounts to much of a story
literature
the sound of gunfire and cell phones
italian freakshow
turning pain into art
cashing in on his movie-star
feeling guilty
ray liotta
it may scream low budget
from the parental units
close to being the barn-burningly bad movie it promised it would be
get the audience to break through the wall her character erects
this illuminating comedy
like high crimes flog the dead horse of surprise as if it were an obligation .
's easier to change the sheets than to change hackneyed concepts when it comes to dreaming up romantic comedies
notwithstanding my problem with the movie 's final half hour , i 'm going to recommend secretary , based on the wonderful acting clinic put on by spader and gyllenhaal
he defecates in bed
like a progressive bull in a china shop , a provocateur crashing into ideas and special-interest groups as he slaps together his own brand of liberalism
fun-seeking
his story ends or just ca n't tear himself away from the characters
encomia
what little atmosphere is generated by the shadowy lighting , macabre sets , and
the film is one of the year 's best .
run-of-the-mill revulsion for extreme unease
hollywood remake
of a movie that defies classification and is as thought-provoking as it
anything quite like this film
amidst a swirl of colors and inexplicable events .
takes form
the charm of the first movie is still there , and the story feels like the logical , unforced continuation of the careers of a pair of spy kids
who inhabit it
the mood , look and tone
returning director rob minkoff ... and screenwriter bruce joel rubin ...
undeniably subversive
some sort of martha stewart decorating program run amok
created a film that one can honestly describe as looking , sounding and simply feeling like no other film in recent history
life on the rez
is worse : the part where nothing 's happening , or the part where something 's happening
real interest
a public park
at once visceral and spiritual , wonderfully vulgar and sublimely lofty
its abstract surface
yes , mibii is rote work and predictable , but with a philosophical visual coming right at the end that extravagantly redeems it .
see a movie that takes such a speedy swan dive from `` promising '' to `` interesting '' to `` familiar ''
-lrb- a -rrb- rare movie
gaping
appreciate scratch
the optimism of a group of people who are struggling to give themselves a better lot in life than the ones
'll forget about it by monday , though
bounces around
cliche pileup
schneidermeister ... makin ' a fool of himself ... losin ' his fan base ...
being about nothing
shrill and soporific , and because everything
a litmus test of the generation gap
with this title
as to get
go anywhere new , or arrive anyplace special
, comedy and romance
's both sitcomishly predictable and cloying in its attempts to be poignant .
the pristine camerawork
, check your pulse .
as harrowing
tuxedo
everlasting
him any less psycho
coppola 's directorial debut is an incredibly layered and stylistic film that , despite a fairly slow paced , almost humdrum approach to character development , still manages at least a decent attempt at meaningful cinema .
taymor ,
insights
disappointing in comparison
italian immigrant family
have required genuine acting from ms. spears
future sequels
've seen pornography or documentary
thoroughly overbearing
the picture is unfamiliar
during world war ii
bits
cable sexploitation
use -lrb- monsoon wedding -rrb- to lament the loss of culture
grandness
of hitting the audience over the head with a moral
two academy award
the scariest movie ever made about tattoos .
farcical and
best description
to the credits
overlong documentary about ` the lifestyle
on the high seas that works better the less the brain is engaged
melodrama -lrb- gored bullfighters , comatose ballerinas -rrb- with subtly kinky bedside vigils and sensational denouements , and yet at the end
's all pretty tame
of spectacular belly flops
their teen -lrb- or preteen -rrb- kid
all the outward elements
ben stiller 's
the making of melodrama
emerges as a numbingly dull experience
while there 's likely very little crossover appeal to those without much interest in the elizabethans -lrb- as well as rank frustration from those in the know about rubbo 's dumbed-down tactics -rrb- , much ado about something is an amicable endeavor .
also captures moments of spontaneous creativity and authentic co-operative interaction
pick up the soundtrack
prevent itself from succumbing to its own bathos
which is mostly a bore
dean klein
your nightmares , on the other hand ,
works because of the ideal casting of the masterful british actor ian holm
snow-and-stuntwork
almost peerlessly
cleverly plotted as the usual suspects
're content with a clever pseudo-bio that manages to have a good time as it doles out pieces of the famous director 's life
the saddest action hero performances ever witnessed
that the only rip off that we were aware of
is reasonably entertaining ,
, rapid-fire delivery
a level of connection and concern
you 've been to the movies
conforms
enough level
the cat 's meow marks a return to form for director peter bogdanovich ...
become , to judge from in praise of love , the sort of bitter old crank who sits behind his light meter and harangues the supposed injustices of the artistic world-at-large
serves up
an underlying seriousness that sneaks up on the viewer , providing an experience that is richer than anticipated
who is also one of the film 's producers
feels more like lyne 's stolid remake of `` lolita ''
causes of anti-semitism ever seen on screen .
losin '
finding the characters in slackers or their antics amusing , let alone funny
crossroads comes up shorter than britney 's cutoffs .
bears out
period-piece movie-of-the-week
use a watercolor background since `` dumbo ''
there 's some good material in their story about a retail clerk wanting more out of life ,
its strengths and weaknesses play off each other virtually to a stand-off , with the unfortunate trump card being the dreary mid-section of the film .
director carl franklin adds enough flourishes and freak-outs to make it entertaining
white 's dry wit
of a phonograph record
with beautiful , half-naked women
serves as the antidote -lrb- and cannier doppelganger -rrb-
director todd solondz
night and nobody
ought to pick up the durable best seller smart women , foolish choices for advice
been told by countless filmmakers
introducing an intriguing and alluring premise
hard time
will not notice the glaring triteness of the plot device
a road-trip drama
the shipping news before it
it 's been 13 months and 295 preview screenings since i last walked out on a movie ,
an almost constant mindset of suspense
through worn-out material
what lee does so marvelously compelling is present brown as a catalyst for the struggle of black manhood in restrictive and chaotic america ... sketchy but nevertheless gripping portrait of jim brown , a celebrated wonder in the spotlight
the film 's appeal
motivated by nothing short of dull , brain-deadening hangover
style
be low , very low , very very low ,
deeply unpleasant experience
to want both
fable from burkina faso
tastelessness and gall
has kind of an authentic feel
an extended , open-ended poem than a traditionally structured story
to be seen everywhere
is uniquely felt with a sardonic jolt .
your stomach for heaven
a stunning technical achievement
might not even
served as a feast of bleakness
his personal cinema
tells us in his narration
anne geddes , john grisham , and thomas kincaid
in a summer of clones
to a dumb story
as distill it
resorting to camp
intelligent , realistic portrayal
than the first
-lrb- colgate u. -rrb-
kinnear 's performance
lan yu is a genuine love story , full of traditional layers of awakening and ripening and separation and recovery .
there are enough high points to keep this from being a complete waste of time
breathes life into a roll that could have otherwise been bland and run of the mill .
actually clicks .
the whole thing
follows the formula
the film sits with square conviction
somewhat less
i say
it all unfolds predictably , and the adventures that happen along the way seem repetitive and designed to fill time , providing no real sense of suspense .
a real shame
with my sisters
require another viewing
offensive and nothing at all like real life
emerges with yet another remarkable yet shockingly little-known perspective
being yesterday 's news
the top
all the signs of rich detail condensed
pornography
is as kooky and overeager as it is spooky and subtly in love with myth
an almodovar movie without beauty or humor
several
is less a documentary and more propaganda by way of a valentine sealed with a kiss
studies
can be crossed off the list of ideas for the inevitable future sequels -lrb- hey , do n't shoot the messenger -rrb-
loveless hook ups .
's a movie that ends with truckzilla , for cryin ' out loud
with an edge
this wafer-thin movie
does not have ,
a blunt indictment ,
some creepy scenes that evoke childish night terrors , and
screwing things up old school
although commentary on nachtwey is provided
prism
feels like very light errol morris , focusing on eccentricity but failing , ultimately , to make something bigger out of its scrapbook of oddballs
car to drive through
, james !
add up to a biting satire that has no teeth .
dickens ' words and
through ill-conceived action pieces
harmless
extremely funny
you 're left with a sour taste in your mouth
stanzas of breathtaking , awe-inspiring visual poetry
on the pell-mell
vapid vehicle
to admit i walked out of runteldat
learning but inventing a remarkable new trick
jane wyman and
that malnourished intellectuals
heal himself
hot-button issues
poor-me persona
are both overplayed and exaggerated
it affords to watch jackson , who also served as executive producer , take his smooth , shrewd , powerful act abroad
over-indulgent
displays the potential for a better movie than what bailly manages to deliver
he drags it back ,
this year about the business of making movies
1940s
serbs
does n't ignore the more problematic aspects of brown 's life
comes off as a two-way time-switching myopic mystery that stalls in its lackluster gear of emotional blandness .
with them
creative composure
even for one whose target demographic is likely still in the single digits
the basic flaws
in the new millennium
is so clumsily sentimental and ineptly
places you have n't been
most fish stories are a little peculiar , but this is one that should be thrown back in the river
find out
as grant 's two best films
bleu
even as i valiantly struggled to remain interested , or at least conscious , i could feel my eyelids ... getting ... very ... heavy ...
, thanks to the presence of ` the king , ' it also rocks .
invented
is trash
an
as a long
a quaint
fresh and absorbing look
israeli children
found the perfect material with which to address his own world war ii experience in his signature style
five or six times
actorish notations on the margin of acting
may not be a breakthrough in filmmaking , but it is unwavering and arresting .
texan director george ratliff had unlimited access to families and church meetings , and
their notorious rise
attal 's hang-ups surrounding infidelity
rests
, caring
want to slap it
knows how to inflate the mundane into the scarifying ,
self-destructive ways
you have figured out the con and the players in this debut film by argentine director fabian bielinsky ,
overcome its weaknesses
it is ok for a movie to be something of a sitcom apparatus , if the lines work , the humor has point
convenient conveyor belt
top japanese animations
his drug
stylish and
be another shameless attempt by disney to rake in dough from baby boomer families
felt in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks
maik
when the tv cow is free
trying simply
a tragedy , the record of a tenacious , humane fighter who was also the prisoner -lrb- and ultimately the victim -rrb- of history
creates an impeccable sense of place , while thurman and lewis give what can easily be considered career-best performances
visually captivating .
tries -rrb-
sixth generation
from blushing to gushing -- imamura squirts the screen in ` warm water under a red bridge '
question what is told as the truth
alienate
to call domino 's
earnest textbook psychologizing
aplomb
the rare movie
little ditty
clause
the players do n't have a clue on the park .
curious about each other against all odds
casts its spooky net out into the atlantic ocean and spits it back , grizzled and charred , somewhere northwest of the bermuda triangle .
works , it 's thanks to huston 's revelatory performance .
to shake and shiver about in ` the ring
takes us on a ride that 's consistently surprising , easy to watch -- but , oh , so dumb .
a zippy 96 minutes
execution date
limited welcome
characters and his punchy dialogue
is as deep as a petri dish and as well-characterized as a telephone book but
surprising emotional depth
mettle
delirium
courtroom movies , a few nifty twists that are so crucial to the genre and another first-rate performance by top-billed star bruce willis
sales tool
lull
caught up in the process
anything for these characters
deftly captures
a tour de force , written and directed so quietly that it 's implosion
a heartbreakingly thoughtful minor classic , the work of a genuine and singular artist
a worthwhile moviegoing experience
advanced prozac nation
make this kind of idea work
love a disney pic with as little cleavage as this one has ,
he 's now , more than ever , choosing his roles with the precision of the insurance actuary
skims the fat from the 1972 film .
the story has some nice twists but the ending
sometimes exceptional film
girls ca n't swim represents an engaging and intimate first feature by a talented director to watch , and
give a taste of the burning man ethos ,
earns the right to be favorably compared to das boot
a party political broadcast
after applying a smear of lip-gloss
to be introverted young men with fantasy fetishes
embarrassed to be part of
report card : does n't live up to the exalted tagline -
all its byzantine incarnations
fun , with an undeniable energy
the rare common-man artist
with each of her three protagonists
proficiently
than well-constructed narrative
does n't really go anywhere
own mystery science theatre 3000 tribute
, chilling and heart-warming
to expect
that the material is so second-rate .
end up laughing
perfect cure
its emotional power
a bunch of people who are enthusiastic about something and then
this remains a film about something , one that attempts and often achieves a level of connection and concern .
this calibre
modern-day urban china
that sacrifices its promise for a high-powered star pedigree
the best of the pierce brosnan james bond films to date .
de niro cries .
the wonderful combination of the sweetness and the extraordinary technical accomplishments of the first film are maintained , but
for some very good acting , dialogue ,
linklater fans ,
more mature than fatal attraction , more complete than indecent proposal
fitfully amusing , but ultimately so
that will be hard to burn out of your brain
piercingly affecting
which is worse : the poor acting by the ensemble cast , the flat dialogue by vincent r. nebrida or the gutless direction by laurice guillen
the intoxicating fumes
bermuda
lingering questions
event movies than a spy thriller like the bourne identity
bring off this wild welsh whimsy
resemble the shapeless
images and surround sound effects of people moaning
something fishy about a seasonal holiday kids '
missed the point
for most of the film it is hard to tell who is chasing who or why
out-depress
a case study
balk , who 's finally been given a part worthy of her considerable talents
cold mosque
and preposterous moments
mostly inoffensive
palate
one of the funniest motion pictures of the year , but ... also one of the most curiously depressing .
we should pay money for what we can get on television for free
, the film , directed by joel zwick , is heartfelt and hilarious in ways you ca n't fake .
recklessness and retaliation
mindless action
this is recommended only for those under 20 years of age
in his ninth decade
, hope and despair
images
at the center of the story
certainly
reflected in almost every scene
any of these despicable characters
very well told with an appropriate minimum of means .
is a thoughtful examination of faith , love and power .
of acting
than character
compelling is present brown as a catalyst for the struggle of black manhood in restrictive and chaotic america ... sketchy but nevertheless gripping portrait of jim brown , a celebrated wonder in the spotlight
he refuses to give us real situations and characters
a genre that 's already a joke in the united states .
the film works in spite of it
loaded
farcical
a huge sacrifice
and director julie taymor
the storytelling instincts of a slightly more literate filmgoing audience
it could have been much stronger
into a rustic , realistic , and altogether creepy tale of hidden invasion
the gorgeous piano and strings on the soundtrack
an outline for a role he still needs to grow into ,
animated comedy
at a time when commercialism has squeezed the life out of whatever idealism american moviemaking ever had , godfrey reggio 's career shines like a lonely beacon .
from the director , charles stone iii
an unschooled comedy like stealing harvard , which fails to keep 80 minutes from seeming like 800
half the excitement of balto , or quarter the fun of toy story 2
a room
an odd amalgam of comedy genres , existing somewhere between the often literal riffs of early zucker brothers\/abrahams films , and the decidedly foul stylings of their post-modern contemporaries , the farrelly brothers
something to behold
the soggy performances
recommending it
they also demonstrate how desperate the makers of this ` we 're - doing-it-for - the-cash ' sequel were .
emotional
's worth , with fantasy mixing with reality and actors playing more than one role just to add to the confusion .
this masterfully calibrated psychological thriller
chirpy
this is mr. kilmer 's movie
its last-minute , haphazard theatrical release
returns to his son 's home
be too close to recent national events
the film is less the cheap thriller you 'd expect than it is a fairly revealing study of its two main characters -- damaged-goods people whose orbits will inevitably and dangerously collide .
should have followed the runaway success of his first film , the full monty , with something different
dressed up in peekaboo clothing
wet t-shirt and shower scenes
feel alive
amy and matthew have a bit of a phony relationship , but the film works in spite of it
lean
precious little substance in birthday girl
the brim with ideas
`` lilo ''
a gory slash-fest
with guardian hack nick davies
parade balloon
with you
, lovable run-on sentence
the movie has a script -lrb- by paul pender -rrb- made of wood
craven 's
the movie is more interested in entertaining itself than in amusing us
into an intricate , intimate and intelligent journey
in a more ambitious movie
a timely look back at civil disobedience , anti-war movements and the power of strong voices .
is all awkward , static , and lifeless rumblings
the fourth
shrug
the notion of deleting emotion from people , even in an advanced prozac nation ,
meyjes 's
east-vs
the totalitarian themes of 1984 and farenheit 451
lush and beautifully photographed -lrb- somebody suggested the stills might make a nice coffee table book -rrb-
in this jumbled mess
93 minutes
catches fire .
your face for two hours
91-minute trailer
preposterously melodramatic paean
follows up
undisciplined
of jonah simply
mr. rose
come to expect
overcome gaps in character development and story logic
has one strike against it .
of passion
better and more successful
tv episode
about their own situations
if we 're to slap protagonist genevieve leplouff because she 's french
work in a mcculloch production again if they looked at how this movie turned out
, meandering , loud , painful , obnoxious
fit into your holiday concept
decent-enough
are being framed in conversation
interesting racial tension
numbers
infuses it
is doubtful this listless feature will win him any new viewers
wing
finds an unlikely release in belly-dancing clubs
that will capture the minds and hearts of many
with cheapo animation -lrb- like saturday morning tv in the '60s -rrb- , a complex sword-and-sorcery plot and characters who all have big round eyes and japanese names
contemplative
so not-at-all-good
manipulation and mayhem
you why
's still not a good movie
tsai may be ploughing the same furrow once too often .
from the grasp of its maker
hampered -- no , paralyzed -- by a self-indulgent script
of an artist who is simply tired -- of fighting the same fights , of putting the weight of the world on his shoulders , of playing with narrative form
dumbed-down exercise
filmed directly
is simply no doubt that this film asks the right questions at the right time in the history of our country
talented enough and charismatic enough to make us care about zelda 's ultimate fate
an example to up-and-coming documentarians
a winning and wildly fascinating work .
shrugging
a joke out
says
a pleasant distraction
for most of its running time
the tissue-thin ego
does n't offer any insights that have n't been thoroughly debated in the media already , back in the dahmer heyday of the mid - '90s
disgracefully written
punch-and-judy act
a deeply felt and vividly detailed story about newcomers in a strange new world .
backstage
why any actor of talent would ever work in a mcculloch production again if they looked at how this movie turned out
to make a huge action sequence as any director
of the band
sketch
drink to excess , piss on trees , b.s. one another and put on a show in drag
this picture
sentiments
favorably compared to das boot
or turntablism -rrb-
girl 's
's a thin notion
its mainland setting
the alternately comic
is better-focused than the incomprehensible anne rice novel it 's based upon
bland as a block of snow
of the thriller form to examine the labyrinthine ways in which people 's lives cross and change
definitely funny stuff , but
uncomfortably timely , relevant
gorgeous to look at but insufferably tedious and turgid ... a curiously constricted epic
weaves us into a complex web
adored the full monty so resoundingly
your random e
christ
triumphantly returns to narrative filmmaking with a visually masterful work of quiet power .
you did last winter
a brief 42 minutes
the rappers at play
on the reefs
is its unforced comedy-drama and its relaxed , natural-seeming actors
what would he say ?
while the transgressive trappings -lrb- especially the frank sex scenes -rrb- ensure that the film is never dull , rodrigues 's beast-within metaphor is ultimately rather silly and overwrought , making the ambiguous ending seem goofy rather than provocative .
with moviegoers ages
filmmakers david weissman and bill weber
a sane and breathtakingly creative film
a dramatic comedy
i have a new favorite musical -- and i 'm not even a fan of the genre
meets electric boogaloo .
appeal to those without much interest in the elizabethans -lrb- as well as rank frustration from those in the know about rubbo 's dumbed-down tactics -rrb-
eats , meddles , argues , laughs , kibbitzes and
slopped ` em together here
going for it other than its exploitive array of obligatory cheap
and wai ka fai are -rrb- sure to find an enthusiastic audience among american action-adventure buffs , but the film 's interests
by carefully selecting interview subjects who will construct a portrait of castro so predominantly charitable it can only be seen as propaganda
to inter-family rivalry and workplace ambition
one of those films that seems tailor made to air on pay cable to offer some modest amusements when one has nothing else to watch .
has done in the united states
the recording industry
albeit half-baked
will probably have a reasonably good time with the salton sea .
crappy movies
lacks in outright newness
an elaborate dare more
noble failure .
's too bad that the rest is n't more compelling
ambitious , eager first-time filmmakers
demographic groups
retains ambiguities that make it well worth watching .
the social ladder
tell you how tedious , how resolutely unamusing , how thoroughly unrewarding all of this is , and what a reckless squandering of four fine acting talents
impressive and
the hard-to-predict and absolutely essential chemistry between the down-to-earth bullock and the nonchalant grant proves to be sensational , and everything meshes in this elegant entertainment .
a style-free exercise
sharpie
just mediocre
derek
a style-free exercise in manipulation and mayhem
accessible
's hard to pity the ` plain ' girl who becomes a ravishing waif after applying a smear of lip-gloss .
pushes for insights
a moving story
this very compelling tale
spectacularly well
broken lizard
was so endlessly
is the picture of health with boundless energy
of all its excess debris
his little band
of the screenwriting process
too enigmatic
manhattan 's
undeniably subversive and involving in its bold presentation
slathered on crackers and
much like those
what they do best - being teenagers
come from a family that eats , meddles , argues , laughs , kibbitzes and fights
expect to see on showtime 's ` red shoe diaries
hate to like it .
scenic
bad improvisation exercise
county
grateful for freedom
with a cast of a-list brit actors , it is worth searching out .
feels like the work of someone
more questions than answers
be a knockout
to screen with considerable appeal intact
spiritualism
its genre
slummer .
with such fury
in the transporter
a funny little film
its strengths and weaknesses
extravagantly redeems it
do n't even like their characters .
, the story has the sizzle of old news that has finally found the right vent -lrb- accurate ?
such as `` mulan '' or `` tarzan
glinting
the one-liners are snappy , the situations volatile and the comic opportunities richly rewarded .
that 's not vintage spielberg and that , finally , is minimally satisfying
is nevertheless
grace to call for prevention rather than to place blame , making it one of the best war movies ever made
has the right approach and the right opening premise
are bold by studio standards
you feel like you 're watching an iceberg melt -- only
from artefact
goo
of its sense of fun or energy
animal house
elemental
an admirable reconstruction of terrible events
to become comparatively sane and healthy
as in aimless , arduous , and arbitrary .
takes a potentially trite and overused concept -lrb- aliens come to earth -rrb-
cavaradossi
political edge
a reactive cipher
similarly
the two-hour version released here in 1990
intricate , intimate and intelligent journey
a doctor 's
director shekhar kapur and screenwriters michael schiffer and hossein amini have tried hard to modernize and reconceptualize things
a film about human darkness
shows off a lot of stamina and vitality ,
trademark villain
, its unintentional parallels might inadvertently evoke memories and emotions which are anything but humorous .
fills
has become so buzz-obsessed that fans and producers descend upon utah each january to ferret out the next great thing .
for an hour-and-a-half
sit through about 90 minutes of a so-called ` comedy ' and not laugh once
boiled hollywood argot with a bracingly nasty accuracy
this in-depth study
, feeling guilty for it ... then , miracle of miracles , the movie does a flip-flop .
and unrelentingly exploitative
the closest thing to the experience
embarrassed
artist
dashing and
in a dysfunctional family
-lrb- an -rrb- absorbing documentary
the mere presence
be smarter and more diabolical
emotionally and spiritually compelling
to a single theater company and its strategies and deceptions
be characterized as robotic sentiment
depicts
this blaxploitation spoof
that it 's almost worth seeing because it 's so bad
loveless
isabelle
does give a taste of the burning man ethos , an appealing blend of counter-cultural idealism and hedonistic creativity
aspired to , including the condition of art
because there 's not an original character , siuation or joke in the entire movie
is too calm and thoughtful for agitprop , and the thinness of its characterizations makes it a failure as straight drama .
the internal combustion engine
from a teleprompter
it is all awkward , static , and lifeless rumblings
never again
guises and
to two
is your film .
life-affirming script
how good this film might be , depends if you believe that the shocking conclusion is too much of a plunge or not .
a condition only
plumbs
j sandwich
are tops , with the two leads delivering oscar-caliber performances .
'd probably turn it off ,
most fascinating stories
the diverse , marvelously twisted shapes history
means sometimes to be inside looking out , and at other times outside looking in
'll be thinking of 51 ways to leave this loser
george roy hill 's 1973 film
studio production
are acting horribly
have a good shot at a hollywood career ,
accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb
explode obnoxiously into 2,500 screens while something of bubba ho-tep 's clearly evident quality may end up languishing on a shelf somewhere
gives a portrayal as solid and as perfect as his outstanding performance as bond in die another day
grant ,
cagney 's ` top of the world ' has been replaced by the bottom of the barrel
in his vision
full-bodied wit
orthodox jews
in the escape from new york series
this big screen caper
to sustain its seventy-minute running time
inoffensive and actually
well-done supernatural thriller with keen insights into parapsychological phenomena and the soulful nuances
of ghandi gone bad
to say that this should seal the deal
charlie kaufman
across america 's winter movie screens
veered off too far into the exxon zone ,
the breathtaking landscapes
the attention process tends to do a little fleeing of its own .
her agreeably startling use
sporting
rampantly
obscured
their natural instinct for self-preservation
seem impossible
badder
on pay cable
moonlight mile
swank apartments , clothes and parties
's really well directed
flickering reminders
ends so horrendously confusing
generating about as much chemistry
behan
lifetime movie
rather than , as was more likely ,
gives hollywood sequels
an appropriate minimum
seems a disappointingly thin slice of lower-class london life ; despite the title ... amounts to surprisingly little .
evasive
stately
intellectually scary
parting
who sits behind his light meter and harangues the supposed injustices of the artistic world-at-large
founding
is hereby given fair warning
is that it does n't give a damn .
haneke 's portrait of an upper class austrian society
dimwits
too often , son of the bride becomes an exercise in trying to predict when a preordained `` big moment '' will occur and not `` if . ''
that makes it work more than it probably should
an extra-large cotton candy
the hours
i 'm sorry to say that this should seal the deal - arnold is not , nor will he be , back .
harsh objectivity and refusal
whose engaging manner and flamboyant style made him a truly larger-than-life character
by the end of the movie
venice\/venice
not all that good
escaped the rut dug by the last one
limit to sustain a laugh
s1m0ne 's satire is not subtle ,
a few comic turns
scoring high
epps scores once or twice
working-class
certain level
most viewers will wish there had been more of the `` queen '' and less of the `` damned . ''
rush through the intermediary passages , apparently hoping that the audience will not notice the glaring triteness of the plot device
is life affirming and heartbreaking , sweet without the decay factor , funny and sad .
but many more that graze the funny bone
travesty
plays like a student film .
when his characters were torturing each other psychologically and talking about their genitals in public
a shiver-inducing
the laws of physics and almost anyone 's willingness to believe in it
socially encompassing
the bravery and dedication
the film may not hit as hard as some of the better drug-related pictures ,
an unsatisfying ending ,
, but also more than anything else slight ... tadpole pulls back from the consequences of its own actions and revelations .
would n't
that 's both charming and well acted
campanella 's competent direction
the right b-movie frame
mends
their pity and terror
downbeat , period-perfect biopic hammers home a heavy-handed moralistic message
four englishmen
deliberative
necessary and
squareness
novel 's
filling in the background
some kind
director juan jose campanella could have turned this into an argentine retread of `` iris '' or `` american beauty , '' but instead pulls a little from each film and creates something more beautiful than either of those films .
looks like the six-time winner of the miss hawaiian tropic pageant , so i do n't know what she 's doing in here
get there
feel my eyelids ... getting ... very
instead of simply handling conventional material in a conventional way
into meaningful historical context
if you are curious to see the darker side of what 's going on with young tv actors -lrb- dawson leery did what ?!? -rrb- , or see some interesting storytelling devices
i 'm not sure which half of dragonfly is worse : the part where nothing 's happening , or the part where something 's happening ,
underachiever
another routine hollywood frightfest in which the slack execution italicizes the absurdity of the premise
, i spy is still fun and enjoyable and so aggressively silly that it 's more than a worthwhile effort .
the four primary actors
its own terms
almost visceral sense
holm 's performance
the exception of mccoist
austin powers in goldmember '' has the right stuff for silly summer entertainment and has enough laughs to sustain interest to the end .
might to resist
a great premise but only a great premise
quiet , patient and tenacious as mr. lopez himself
while the performances are often engaging
giddy and provocative sexual
varies between a sweet smile and an angry bark , while said attempts to wear down possible pupils through repetition .
it is to sit through
ignorant fairies
with verve
as darkly funny , energetic , and
an enthusiastic charm
fluidity
by surrounding us with hyper-artificiality
may not be a straightforward bio
, the film turns into an engrossing thriller almost in spite of itself .
in the title role --
for a quick-buck sequel
byler is too savvy a filmmaker to let this morph into a typical romantic triangle .
general tso 's
decide what annoyed me most about god is great
belly laughs -lrb- including a knockout of a closing line -rrb-
should see it as soon as possible
its protagonist
if you ever wanted to be an astronaut , this is the ultimate movie experience -
their wake
into how long
latest film
a disquieting and thought-provoking film
of excitement
in the same vein
screen with considerable appeal intact
requisite faux-urban vibe
is all but washed away by sumptuous ocean visuals and the cinematic stylings of director john stockwell .
of spontaneous creativity and authentic co-operative interaction
coma-like state
might be disappointed in the relative modesty of a movie that sports a ` topless tutorial service
an important director
a highly personal look at the effects of living a dysfunctionally privileged lifestyle , and
if ultimately minor ,
sensationalism characteristic
grit
revisited
the film tackles its relatively serious subject with an open mind and considerable good cheer , and is never less than engaging .
mildly curious
extremely unpleasant
thurman and
character piece
6-year-old drew barrymore
think ,
for all its brilliant touches , dragon loses its fire midway , nearly flickering out by its perfunctory conclusion .
a trenchant , ironic cultural satire instead of a frustrating misfire
its affectionate depiction of the gentle war between a reluctant , irresponsible man and the kid who latches onto him
this sade is hardly a perverse , dangerous libertine and agitator -- which would have made for better drama .
the film is also imbued with strong themes of familial ties and spirituality that are powerful and moving without stooping to base melodrama
deft pace master
grew up on televised scooby-doo shows or reruns
church-wary adults
observer of the scene
are beside the point here .
may end up languishing on a shelf somewhere
the storylines are woven together skilfully , the magnificent swooping aerial shots are breathtaking , and
have a captain
its own action
some moments
role as
, unapologetically raw
diop
its funny moments
the sight of the spaceship on the launching pad
who will be moved to the edge of their seats by the dynamic first act
that grew hideously twisted
to bleed it almost completely dry of humor , verve and fun
's common knowledge that park and his founding partner , yong kang , lost kozmo in the end
of a shameless ` 70s blaxploitation shuck-and-jive sitcom
especially give credit to affleck .
it 's a taunt - a call for justice for two crimes from which many of us have not yet recovered .
make for some robust and scary entertainment
, for adults
live the mood
romantic\/comedy asks the question how much souvlaki can you take before indigestion sets in .
anomaly
relatively short amount
an unwieldy cast of characters and angles
-lrb- and not-so-hot -rrb-
the converted
it wants to be an acidic all-male all about eve or a lush , swooning melodrama in the intermezzo strain
holiday-season
smothered by its own solemnity
with a computer-generated cold fish
lesser filmmaker
a release
ledger
shaking
of snowball 's cynicism to cut through the sugar coating
easy to like
chin 's film
this slick and sprightly cgi feature
horrifyingly , ever on the rise .
directed , highly professional film that 's old-fashioned in all the best possible ways
is visually smart ,
, thought-provoking film
's almost impossible not to be swept away by the sheer beauty of his images .
chan 's stunts are limited and so embellished by editing that there 's really not much of a sense of action or even action-comedy .
you find a scathing portrayal of a powerful entity strangling the life out of the people who want to believe in it the most
the firebrand
novel charm
jerry bruckheimer 's
sense of humor that derives from a workman 's grasp of pun and entendre and its attendant
honest emotions
an admirable reconstruction of terrible events , and a fitting
of the people
put
it feels almost anachronistic
'' reach the emotion or timelessness of disney 's great past , or even that of more recent successes such as `` mulan '' or `` tarzan
kill your neighbor 's dog
fresh to say about growing up catholic or , really , anything
mild sexual references , kung pow
overly convenient plot twists
is as thought-provoking as it
are intimate and therefore bolder than the otherwise calculated artifice that defines and overwhelms the film 's production design
nyc 's drug scene
familiar bruckheimer elements
you wo n't exactly know what 's happening but you 'll be blissfully exhausted .
of the best inside-show-biz
the excitement
i believe silberling had the best intentions here , but he just does n't have the restraint to fully realize them
of fans
the crudity
a powerful look
has a built-in audience ,
restrained in others
increasingly important
a couple hours
all sing beautifully and act adequately .
of a valentine sealed with a kiss
the story is a rather simplistic one : grief drives her , love drives him , and a second chance to find love in the most unlikely place
the effort is sincere and the results are honest ,
standard , connect-the-dots storyline
rape-payback
was any doubt that peter o'fallon did n't have an original bone in his body
come off as pantomimesque sterotypes .
the quirky rip-off prison
in the sun
the sober-minded original
overwhelming need to tender inspirational tidings
helped
there is enough originality in ` life ' to distance it from the pack of paint-by-number romantic comedies that so often end up on cinema screens .
is that its protagonist , after being an object of intense scrutiny for 104 minutes , remains a complete blank
make something bigger out of its scrapbook of oddballs
as a matinee
gets bogged down over 140 minutes .
a sensitive , moving
have any right to be
david lynch 's mulholland dr.
it 's equally distasteful to watch him sing the lyrics to `` tonight . ''
presents visceral and dangerously honest revelations about the men and machines behind the curtains of our planet
is n't nearly surprising or clever enough to sustain a reasonable degree of suspense on its own
with receding hairline , weathered countenance and american breckin meyer 's ridiculously inappropriate valley boy voice
stories you will ever see
who can rise to fans ' lofty expectations
a few punches
was so endlessly , grotesquely
new yorkers and their serial
in heart
overall
lds church members and undemanding armchair tourists
, bad movie
it also shows how deeply felt emotions can draw people together across the walls that might otherwise separate them .
the way to that destination is a really special walk in the woods .
pleasant , diverting and modest
tragic dimension
visual splendour that can be seen in other films
'd much rather watch teens poking their genitals into fruit pies
the awful complications
of a filmmaker who has secrets buried at the heart of his story and knows how to take time revealing them
shot on digital videotape rather than film
longest yard ...
a strong case
yes , i suppose it 's lovely that cal works out his issues with his dad and comes to terms with his picture-perfect life -- but world traveler gave me no reason to care
for older kids
director mark romanek 's self-conscious scrutiny
elvira
rooting for -lrb- or worth rooting against , for that matter -rrb-
c.h.o. cho
de palma 's
miller 's strange , fleeting brew
the metaphors are provocative , but too often , the viewer is left puzzled by the mechanics of the delivery .
of war , but why bother if you 're going to subjugate truth to the tear-jerking demands of soap opera
passion , melodrama , sorrow , laugther , and tears cascade over the screen effortlessly ...
a mostly believable , refreshingly low-key and quietly inspirational little sports drama .
could fly
of thesis
to laugh because he acts so goofy all the time
sometimes amusedly , sometimes impatiently --
albeit one made by the smartest kids in class .
nutty
also happens to be that rarity among sequels
of guilt and innocence
right choice
collaborators '
instead of a frustrating misfire
it lets you brush up against the humanity of a psycho , without making him any less psycho .
symbolic
eerie atmosphere
of suspense , intriguing characters and bizarre bank robberies , plus a heavy dose of father-and-son dynamics
forthright
its writers , john c. walsh
tackles more than she can handle .
tar
the character 's
tearing up on cue
gives out
the story 's continuity and progression
is it there
the masses with star power , a pop-induced score and sentimental moments
've endured a long workout without your pulse ever racing
crafted a complicated hero who is a welcome relief from the usual two-dimensional offerings .
, inevitable and seemingly shrewd facade
only it had the story to match
a bad taste in your mouth and questions
attention process
age-wise
it 's actually too sincere -- the crime movie equivalent of a chick flick .
when the right movie comes along , especially if it begins with the name of star wars
between the characters that made the first film such a delight
moral tale
his generation 's
smoothly sinister freddie
everything about girls ca n't swim , even
hart 's
complicated love triangle
middle america
's praises
utterly incompetent conclusion
queen
're left with a story that tries to grab us , only to keep letting go at all the wrong moments
anachronistic quick edits and occasional jarring glimpses of a modern theater audience watching the events unfold
very funny , very enjoyable ...
be called any kind of masterpiece
you 're an agnostic carnivore
seeping
the alchemical transmogrification of wilde into austen --
there are some fairly unsettling scenes , but
may well not have existed on paper
the outstanding thrillers
, nor will he be ,
and chris sanders
hashiguchi covers this territory with wit and originality , suggesting that with his fourth feature -- the first to be released in the u.s. --
notations
conclusions
-lrb- franco -rrb-
its rather slow beginning
victimized
costner movies
able to provide insight into a fascinating part of theater history
live waydowntown
if you believe that the shocking conclusion is too much of a plunge
for it , not least
has n't aged a day .
fifty
thinks it is about
although olivier assayas ' elegantly appointed period drama seems , at times , padded with incident in the way of a too-conscientious adaptation
revelatory and
base level
is a masterfully
has claws enough
a scathing portrayal
is n't exactly quality cinema
a fair bit
painfully bad
has stepped into the mainstream of filmmaking with an assurance worthy of international acclaim and with every cinematic tool well under his control
make mel brooks ' borscht belt schtick look sophisticated .
get by without being funny simply by structuring the scenes as if they were jokes : a setup , delivery and payoff
thriller directorial debut for traffic scribe gaghan has all the right parts ,
this franchise ever
strikes a defiantly retro chord , and outpaces its contemporaries with daring and verve .
-lrb- a -rrb- soulless , stupid sequel
anybody who has ever seen an independent film
a ripping good yarn is told .
men with guns
reggio still knows how to make a point with poetic imagery
the crimes
-lrb- creates -rrb-
bleak
never feel anything for these characters
perhaps not since nelson eddy crooned his indian love call to jeanette macdonald has there been a movie so unabashedly canadian , not afraid to risk american scorn or disinterest .
an extremely funny , ultimately heartbreaking
to endure instead of enjoy
, metropolis is a feast for the eyes .
dickens ' wonderfully sprawling soap opera , the better
since 1995 's forget paris
gripping and compelling
by superb
smart ,
too silly
listen to old tori amos records
the story is predictable , the jokes are typical sandler fare , and the romance with ryder is puzzling
historically significant , and
paintings
in dazzling panoramic shots that make the most of the large-screen format , before swooping down on a string of exotic locales , scooping the whole world up in a joyous communal festival of rhythm
his flick-knife diction
world war ii
for devotees of french cinema
much sucks , but has a funny moment or two .
of goodfellas and at least a half dozen other trouble-in-the-ghetto flicks
feels like just one more in the long line of films this year about the business of making movies
is visually smart , cleverly written
gut-busting
a high enough level of invention
should serve detention
rebellion
visit ,
freshening the play
about who is cletis tout ?
take an unseemly pleasure in -lrb- the characters ' -rrb- misery and at the same time to congratulate himself for having the guts to confront it
rogue cia assassins working for chris cooper 's agency boss close in on the resourceful amnesiac
s face is chillingly unemotive , yet he communicates a great deal in his performance
as directed by dani kouyate of burkina faso , sia lacks visual flair .
on its screwed-up characters
literary purists may not be pleased , but as far as mainstream matinee-style entertainment goes , it does a bang-up job of pleasing the crowds .
to perdition
, relatively lightweight commercial fare such as notting hill to commercial fare with real thematic heft .
the one established by warner bros. giant chuck jones , who died a matter of weeks before the movie 's release
this flat run at a hip-hop tootsie
in sociopathy
it 's a dark , gritty story
captivates and shows
relaxed in its perfect quiet pace and proud in its message .
if divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood suffers from a ploddingly melodramatic structure
deflated ending aside
feels as if the movie is more interested in entertaining itself than in amusing us .
see michael caine whipping out the dirty words and punching people in the stomach again
b movie
white oleander , ''
plays like a bad blend of an overripe episode of tv 's dawson 's creek and a recycled and dumbed-down version of love story .
, he does all of this , and more , while remaining one of the most savagely hilarious social critics this side of jonathan swift .
take longer to heal : the welt on johnny knoxville 's stomach
than 90
mandel holland 's direction
were insulted
the one bald
the director , mark pellington ,
zwick
feels untidily honest .
of its music or comic antics
will be realized on the screen
wanted to be
to and wai ka fai are -rrb- sure to find an enthusiastic audience among american action-adventure buffs , but the film 's interests
shot on digital video
seem disappointing in its generalities
a tv episode rather than
addresses current terrorism anxieties and
a fascinating study of the relationship between mothers and
up a storm as a fringe feminist conspiracy theorist
trust an audience 's intelligence
one-liners
stockings
most brilliant and brutal uk crime film
funny thrill
but an admirable one that tries to immerse us in a world of artistic abandon and political madness and very nearly
no psychology here , and no real narrative logic -- just a series of carefully choreographed atrocities , which become strangely impersonal and abstract
is a lot like a well-made pb & j sandwich : familiar , fairly uneventful and boasting no real surprises -- but still quite tasty and inviting all the same .
the movie is hardly a masterpiece , but
the plot of the comeback curlers
of our close ties with animals
de oliviera
hope that the eventual dvd release will offer subtitles and the original italian-language soundtrack
mullan
is built on a potentially interesting idea
who-wrote-shakespeare
has never made anything that was n't at least watchable
a worthy substitute for naughty children 's stockings
solidly constructed , entertaining thriller
a corny examination
spielberg 's realization
the result is somewhat satisfying
a rerun of the powerpuff girls
seen through the right eyes ,
surveys the landscape and assesses the issues with a clear passion for sociology
the many inconsistencies
' would have been without the vulgarity and with an intelligent , life-affirming script
it would be nice to see what he could make with a decent budget
festival entries
of delightful hand shadows
left well enough alone and
if things will turn out okay
call for prevention rather than to place blame
reyes ' directorial debut has good things to offer
day weekend upload
gone into recruiting the right bands for the playlist and the costuming of the stars than into the script , which has a handful of smart jokes
also the unique way shainberg goes about telling what at heart is a sweet little girl
city by the sea
that rare drama that offers a thoughtful and rewarding glimpse into the sort of heartache everyone has felt , or will feel someday
the durable best seller smart women
impossible to sit through
... is at 22 a powerful young actor .
to take you
's about time
the hurried , badly cobbled look
of pretension about the film , which very simply sets out to entertain and ends up delivering in good measure
awfully good , achingly human
of the charm and little
, only teenage boys could possibly find it funny .
less funny than it thinks it is
-- or
a lazy exercise
half-bad
knows everything and answers all questions
analyze this
summer audiences
angst
if it was only made for teenage boys and wrestling fans
his film overwhelmed
no plot
george romero had directed this movie
may be a unique sport
's so downbeat and nearly humorless that it becomes a chore to sit through -- despite some first-rate performances by its lead
says ` i 'm telling you , this is f \*\*\* ed '
in good fun
manages the dubious feat of turning one man 's triumph of will into everyman 's romance comedy
see on
take nothing seriously and enjoy the ride
incompetent , incoherent or just plain crap
bellyaching
, i hate myself most mornings .
handed
cool stuff packed into espn 's ultimate x.
fans of plympton 's shorts may marginally enjoy the film , but it is doubtful this listless feature will win him any new viewers
australian
a bloated plot
if it is n't entirely persuasive , it does give exposure to some talented performers
eardrum-dicing gunplay ,
more than adequately fills the eyes and
periods
many insightful moments .
be anything but
an image
in the shameless self-caricature of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb- and ` analyze that , ' promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year
reno does what he can in a thankless situation
cute drama
his shortest
good period reconstruction
the marvelous first 101 minutes have to be combined with the misconceived final 5
, psychological action film
strolls through this mess
dover
does for rain
the sole reason
to watch as a good spaghetti western
melt away
trial
the spalding gray equivalent of a teen gross-out comedy .
flattering
clueless and inept
the beach
-lrb- shakespeare 's -rrb- deepest tragedies
, honest performance
has elements of romance , tragedy and even silent-movie comedy .
if i want music , i 'll buy the soundtrack .
although made on a shoestring and unevenly acted
it 's a feel movie .
genre-busting film
more of it seems contrived and secondhand
at the diner
precocious smarter-than-thou wayward teen struggles to rebel against his oppressive , right-wing , propriety-obsessed family .
resembles
when the movie mixes the cornpone and the cosa nostra , it finds a nice rhythm .
combined with a tinge of understanding for her actions
pretty funny
to which they were inevitably consigned
silly summer entertainment
try and
an already obscure demographic
by ving rhames and wesley snipes
nuance and
might actually want to watch
structure and rhythms
of saturday night live-style parody , '70s blaxploitation films and goofball action comedy
seems grant does n't need the floppy hair and the self-deprecating stammers after all
stagy
funny and pithy
all the stronger because of it
a sturdiness and solidity
report card : does n't live up to the exalted tagline - there 's definite room for improvement .
every performance respectably muted
well-conceived as either of those films
, stuart little 2 manages sweetness largely without stickiness .
would lead you to believe .
a slam-bang extravaganza
litmus
dressed up this little parable in a fairly irresistible package full of privileged moments and memorable performances
the start -- and , refreshingly , stays that way
extreme stunt
most conservative and hidebound
cared much about any aspect of it , from its cheesy screenplay to the grayish quality of its lighting
goes on for too long and bogs down in a surfeit of characters and unnecessary subplots
as some of the recent hollywood trip tripe
what little we learn along the way about vicarious redemption
the romantic angle
kids to watch too many barney videos
's much
reginald hudlin comedy
the terrifying angst
murky and weakly acted
costume drama
glass-shattering
to call this one
is a challenging film , if not always a narratively cohesive one .
john ritter 's
guessing plot
as tryingly as the title
would be all that interesting .
leers , offering next to little insight into its intriguing subject
actress-producer and
as timely as tomorrow
personal portrait
becomes too heavy for the plot
fully realize them
a stunning fusion
since its poignancy hooks us completely
than fiction
as an engrossing story about a horrifying historical event and the elements which contributed to it
where the film falters
despite its promising cast of characters , big trouble remains a loosely tied series of vignettes which only prove that ` zany ' does n't necessarily mean ` funny . '
the filmmaker
although bright , well-acted and thought-provoking
merely 90 minutes of post-adolescent electra rebellion
plenty of time to ponder my thanksgiving to-do list
build some robots , haul 'em to the theatre with you for the late show , and put on your own mystery science theatre 3000 tribute to what is almost certainly going to go down as the worst -- and only -- killer website movie of this or any other year
got to me .
quite the genre-busting film it 's been hyped to be because it plays everything too safe
it 's not without style
become of us
conspicuously
fits the profile too closely .
loaded with credits like `` girl
flaws ,
to be the purr
is a brand name
the french-produced `` read my lips ''
goes further than both
personality type
not a trace
serves as auto-critique , and
atrociously
connect-the-dots course
eileen walsh ,
two best films
by pretensions
crystallize key plot moments into minutely detailed wonders of dreamlike ecstasy .
the evocative imagery and gentle , lapping rhythms of this film
is not show-stoppingly hilarious , but scathingly witty
room , hospital bed or insurance company office
the company of others
occasionally funny , sometimes inspiring , often boring .
is a self-glorified martin lawrence lovefest
to the chimps
day-old shelf
outshined
used to ridicule movies
grab your kids and run and
the movie , shot on digital videotape rather than film , is frequently indecipherable .
a tone poem
's critic-proof , simply because it aims so low
candor
is a feast for the eyes
as some campus
responsibility and
are too obvious
ca n't help but engage an audience
from a family that eats , meddles , argues , laughs , kibbitzes and fights
weirdly beautiful place
the supernatural trappings only obscure the message
, godard can still be smarter than any 50 other filmmakers still at work .
wade
is analytical
formulaic to the 51st power , more like .
, the hot chick is pretty damned funny .
none of the characters or plot-lines
it 's not too fast and not too slow .
garbled
a giddy and provocative sexual romp that has something to say .
karmen 's
unique
of films about black urban professionals
as offensive
to recommend it
the water-camera operating team
often lingers just as long on the irrelevant as on the engaging , which gradually turns what time is it there ?
of the storylines
tacky nonsense
drama that reveals the curse of a self-hatred instilled by rigid social mores
folks they do n't understand , ones they figure the power-lunchers do n't care to understand , either
jaglom 's self-conscious and gratingly irritating films
quite makes it to the boiling point , but
mind that is n't afraid to admit it
of the matrix
in the skies above manhattan
too close to recent national events
grief and
its cast , its cuisine
triple x marks the spot .
being the dreary mid-section of the film
sounds like horrible poetry
jolt you
overwrought emotion
cabins
it seems most likely that broomfield 's interviewees , or even himself , will not be for much longer
rock solid family fun out of the gates ,
a more rigid , blair witch-style commitment to its mockumentary format , or a more straightforward , dramatic treatment , with all the grandiosity
through kafka 's meat grinder and
a rip-off twice removed
`` ... something appears to have been lost in the translation this time .
wretchedly
derrida is an undeniably fascinating and playful fellow .
a dark , gritty , sometimes funny little gem
funniest and most likeable movie in years
would lead you to believe
on human interaction rather than battle and action sequences
enthusiastic
cushion
ozpetek 's
smith examines the intimate , unguarded moments of folks who live in unusual homes -- which pop up in nearly every corner of the country .
with which he 's willing to express his convictions
, not cloying
slasher aficionados
-lrb- and beautifully edited
the three leads produce adequate performances , but what 's missing from this material is any depth of feeling .
dong shows how intolerance has the power to deform families , then tear them apart .
-lrb- or turntablism -rrb-
intelligence or sincerity
the film for anyone who does n't think about percentages all day long
described as sci-fi generic
the innate theatrics
and the viewers -rrb-
trivializes the movie with too many nervous gags and
ugly , revolting
in the wrong hands
reminded me a lot of memento
hinge
a seriously bad film with seriously
wife 's
in a way that borders on rough-trade homo-eroticism
, and more entertaining , too .
creates a stunning , taxi driver-esque portrayal of a man teetering on the edge of sanity
exploitative and largely devoid of the depth or sophistication that would make watching such a graphic treatment of the crimes bearable .
very well shot
greatest shame
spend so much of our time
detriment
the head of the class of women 's films
a girl in a world of boys
the face of a loss that shatters her cheery and tranquil suburban life
from a faraway planet
with 146 minutes of it
it turns the marquis de sade into a dullard
elevate `` glory '' above most of its ilk
england characters
the high life
payoffs
locusts
well-intentioned effort
appreciates the art and
is one of the year 's best films .
is still a detective story
resorting to camp as nicholas ' wounded and wounding uncle ralph
brink
the movie 's wildly careening tone and
silent-movie comedy
say things like `` si , pretty much '' and `` por favor , go home '' when talking to americans .
proficient , dull sorvino
is definitely meaningless , vapid and devoid
outtakes in which most of the characters forget their lines and
the wrong times
life half-asleep
marvelous documentary touches -- ever so gracefully -- on the entire history of the yiddish theater , both in america and israel .
is marveilleux .
this film , what we feel
cat people
the point of real interest -
true and historically significant story
is supposed to be
are ... impeccable throughout .
rare sequel
squirming
revels
ultra-loud blast
an oily arms dealer , squad car pile-ups
the slippery slope of dishonesty
nothing wrong with performances here , but
i heard that apollo 13 was going to be released in imax format
the preview screening
remains as guarded as a virgin with a chastity belt
a dim-witted and lazy spin-off
of ` white culture , ' even as it points out how inseparable the two are
eloquent -lrb- meditation -rrb- on death and
a group
84 minutes
the olympus
goldbacher
handsome and sincere but slightly awkward
its predecessors
a fresh and absorbing look
cletis tout
in african-american cinema
this in the right frame of mind
whether that cold-hearted snake petrovich -lrb- that would be reno -rrb- gets his comeuppance
the possibility for an exploration of the thornier aspects of the nature\/nurture argument in regards
cover
some things
overlong and not well-acted ,
is a fascinating little tale
birot creates a drama with such a well-defined sense of place and age -- as in , 15 years old -- that the torments and angst become almost as operatic to us as they are to her characters .
fast , funny , and even touching
the summertime
remarkable procession of sweeping pictures
a concept
transforms one of -lrb- shakespeare 's -rrb- deepest tragedies into a smart new comedy .
its storyline
tadpole may be one of the most appealing movies ever made about an otherwise appalling , and downright creepy , subject -- a teenage boy in love with his stepmother .
of water
than most third-rate horror sequels
a picture of lives lived in a state of quiet desperation
has a forcefully quirky tone that quickly wears out its limited welcome
in its script and execution
they ca n't go wrong .
residences
, people and narrative flow
all the movie 's political ramifications
gainsbourg
a summer-camp talent show
comes perilously close to being too bleak , too pessimistic and too unflinching for its own good
instantly know whodunit
here on earth ,
and insufferable ball
98 minutes
i suppose it 's lovely that cal works out his issues with his dad and comes to terms with his picture-perfect life -- but world traveler gave me no reason to care
the nicest thing i can say
's going to be a trip
some are fascinating and others are not , and
in spirit to its freewheeling trash-cinema roots
may not be real
of the funniest jokes of any movie
washington overcomes the script 's flaws and envelops the audience in his character 's anguish , anger and frustration .
-lrb- or preteen
the film fearlessly gets under the skin of the people involved
metal , fireballs and revenge
she 's a pretty woman , but she 's no working girl
the slapstick
you leave the same way you came -- a few tasty morsels under your belt , but no new friends .
trademark
the best and most mature comedy of the 2002 summer season
just another combination of bad animation and mindless violence ... lacking the slightest bit of wit or charm .
kinky bedside vigils
love and power
make italian for beginners
thrills , too many flashbacks and
even more reassuring
the young stars are too cute ; the story and ensuing complications are too manipulative ;
hard-hearted
kid
some major alterations
subconscious
nationalist reality
helmer hudlin tries to make a hip comedy , but
bring on the battle bots , please
real narrative logic
a foreign city
call me a cynic , but
there to scare while we delight in the images
her lover mario cavaradossi ,
staying on the festival circuit
worn by lai 's villainous father to the endless action sequences
paul grabowsky 's
produced .
who can still give him work
largely improvised numbers
iles
caruso sometimes descends into sub-tarantino cuteness ... but
's some fine sex onscreen , and some tense arguing , but not a whole lot more
diane lane and richard gere
that is world traveler
a parody
from a paunchy midsection , several plodding action sequences and a wickedly undramatic central theme
a daytime soap opera
, hoffman 's quirks and mannerisms , particularly his penchant for tearing up on cue -- things that seem so real in small doses -- become annoying and artificial .
performances , great to look at , and funny
need to try very hard
coke
a pretty funny movie , with most of the humor coming , as before , from the incongruous but chemically perfect teaming of crystal and de niro
have that option
them , tarantula and
the fabric
a respectable venture on its own terms , lacking the broader vision that has seen certain trek films ... cross over to a more mainstream audience
a great movie
has the grace to call for prevention rather than to place blame , making it one of the best war movies ever made
finished
a disaster of a drama
hip-hop scooby-doo
of the rest of her cast
showcases pretty mediocre shtick .
its good qualities
able to look at a red felt sharpie pen without disgust , a thrill , or the giggles
ability to document both sides of this emotional car-wreck
taking insane liberties and doing the goofiest stuff out of left field
pleasant enough -- and
a slight and obvious effort ,
in a michael jackson sort of way
13 conversations may be a bit too enigmatic and overly ambitious to be fully successful ,
the wrong things
of surprises
lugubrious
imparting
he has been able to share his story so compellingly with us is a minor miracle
of aaliyah
is debatable
rubbo 's dumbed-down tactics
forgot to include anything even halfway scary as they poorly rejigger fatal attraction into a high school setting
it 's plotless , shapeless -- and
light , silly
`` big twists ''
came up
zhuangzhuang creates delicate balance of style , text , and subtext that 's so simple and precise that anything discordant would topple the balance
had directed this movie
what more
too straight-faced
has air conditioning .
at the cia
of the early '80s
audiences are advised to sit near the back and squint to avoid noticing some truly egregious lip-non-synching , but otherwise the production is suitably elegant
the film does n't ignore the more problematic aspects of brown 's life .
of a pyschological center
, then you 're in for a painful ride .
friday fans
-- however canned --
is n't as compelling or as believable as it should be .
1960s
rich with human events
the movie is n't horrible ,
's more than a worthwhile effort
... with the gifted pearce on hand to keep things on semi-stable ground dramatically , this retooled machine is ultimately effective enough at achieving the modest , crowd-pleasing goals it sets for itself .
in a heady whirl of new age-inspired good intentions
tidal wave
fluids
handling conventional material in a conventional way
critical overkill
the brink of major changes
are flaws , but also stretches of impact and moments of awe
those intolerant
pleased to discover that tian 's meticulous talent has not withered during his enforced hiatus
only 10 minutes prior to filming
digs into dysfunction
the otherwise good-naturedness of mr. deeds , with its embrace
has no scenes that will upset or frighten young viewers .
it forces you to watch people doing unpleasant things to each other and themselves
america 's indigenous people
reagan
ecological balance
age , gender , race , and class
english
created a breathtakingly assured and stylish work of spare dialogue and acute expressiveness
as antonia is assimilated into this newfangled community
the movie could have had
unamusing
guns
rush
's simultaneously painful and refreshing
's touching and tender and
are terribly wasted
the chamber of secrets
danis
with admiration
has the uncanny ability to right itself precisely when you think it 's in danger of going wrong .
all the same problems
show-biz
fifty years after the fact
has made a movie about critical reaction to his two previous movies , and about his responsibility to the characters that he creates .
dodge this one
johnnie to and wai ka fai are -rrb- sure to find an enthusiastic audience among american action-adventure buffs , but the film 's interests may be too narrow to attract crossover viewers .
worrying about a contract on his life
plays up the cartoon 's more obvious strength of snazziness while neglecting its less conspicuous writing strength
one of the best actors there is
existed
comedy only half as clever
despite bearing the paramount imprint , it 's a bargain-basement european pickup .
, you 'd probably turn it off , convinced that you had already seen that movie .
a harsh conceptual exercise
toolbags
the kind of movie you see because the theater has air conditioning .
it 's usually a bad sign when directors abandon their scripts and go where the moment takes them , but
does n't suck
this cinema verite speculation on the assassination of john f. kennedy may have been inspired by blair witch , but it takes its techniques into such fresh territory that the film never feels derivative .
a powerful and deeply moving example of melodramatic moviemaking
into the forbidden zone of sympathizing with terrorist motivations by presenting the `` other side of the story
rigid
not only of one man 's quest to be president , but of how that man single-handedly turned a plane full of hard-bitten , cynical journalists into what was essentially , by campaign 's end , an extended publicity department
religions
of the best-sustained ideas i have ever seen on the screen
a picaresque view
the one most
joe viterelli
to appeal to anything wider than a niche audience
the screenplay flounders under the weight of too many story lines .
a movie that 's about as overbearing and over-the-top as the family it
it 's really just another major league .
you 've got to admire ... the intensity with which he 's willing to express his convictions
in an attempt
a rollicking adventure for you and
a handful of virtuosic set pieces
in exchange for a darker unnerving role
fast-moving and cheerfully simplistic
ms. bullock 's
see a movie with its heart
have to see this
eventually works its way up to merely bad rather than painfully awful .
seem disappointing
the supremes
or bewildered
cold , nervy and memorable .
so intensely
street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn --
some directors
version of the old police academy flicks
's equally solipsistic in tone
carries it far above
paxton , making his directorial feature debut , does strong , measured work .
the film was n't preachy
content merely to lionize its title character and exploit his anger
admirable reconstruction
families can offer either despair or consolation
smart and dark
the verdict : two bodies and hardly a laugh between them
j.r.r. tolkien 's
ploddingly sociological
1995 's forget paris
's no getting around the fact that this is revenge of the nerds revisited -- again .
-lrb- and not-so-hot
even worse
big one
a threat
i think
it also has plenty for those -lrb- like me -rrb- who are n't .
especially thin stretched over the nearly 80-minute running time
is way too stagy
characterize
annoyances
resolutely downbeat smokers only
the director mostly plays it straight , turning leys ' fable into a listless climb down the social ladder .
um , no.
maintains an appealing veneer
shake and shiver
blind
it wants to be
not only better
that , come to think of it , the day-old shelf would be a more appropriate location to store it
a downer
is painfully formulaic and stilted .
in which this fascinating -- and timely -- content comes wrapped
virulently
its observation
the life of the celebrated irish playwright , poet and drinker
much more successful translation
the astute direction of cardoso and beautifully detailed performances by all of the actors
to match the power of their surroundings
cars
of recreating
r xmas
no charm , no laughs , no fun ,
his dependence on slapstick
an impressive and highly entertaining celebration
life itself
inspire even the most retiring heart to venture forth
close ties
it 's also probably the most good-hearted yet sensual entertainment i 'm likely to see all year
entranced by its subject
this gentle and affecting melodrama will have luvvies in raptures
becomes instead a grating endurance test
walks with a slow , deliberate gait , chooses his words carefully and subdues his natural exuberance .
the story , touching though it is , does not quite have enough emotional resonance or variety of incident to sustain a feature
entertainment standards
new texture
can not disguise the slack complacency of -lrb- godard 's -rrb- vision , any more than the gorgeous piano and strings on the soundtrack can drown out the tinny self-righteousness of his voice .
on the totalitarian themes of 1984 and farenheit 451
the rhythms of life
a culture clash comedy only half as clever as it thinks it is .
eat brussels sprouts
a poignant and gently humorous
be the next animal house
all guys
is philosophy , illustrated through everyday events .
scooped
context -- journalistic or historical
a casual intelligence
all portent and no content
watch this movie
its overinflated mythology
matinee
getting away with something
as substantial
dampened through
leave the theater believing they have seen a comedy
uzumaki 's
marginal
deserves a better vehicle than this facetious smirk of a movie
cuteness
that 's been given the drive of a narrative and
of grief
of a freshly painted rembrandt
knowing any of them
any shivers
french filmmaker karim dridi that celebrates the hardy spirit of cuban music
comes racing to the rescue in the final reel
more busy than exciting , more frantic than involving , more chaotic than entertaining .
's a ripper of a yarn
a few modest laughs
flatulence gags fit into your holiday concept
this most american
was going to be really awful
, you can feel the love .
dana
that ` alabama ' manages to be pleasant in spite of its predictability and occasional slowness is due primarily to the perkiness of witherspoon -lrb- who is always a joy to watch , even when her material is not first-rate -rrb-
so putrid it is not worth the price of the match that should be used to burn every print of the film .
of boring talking heads , etc.
quirky , original
labels .
is like having two guys yelling in your face for two hours .
glance
nowhere fast
computer science departments
scarf
kill michael myers for good
when you doze off thirty minutes into the film
quite frankly
middle-earth
1980s
edition
may be his way of saying that piffle is all that the airhead movie business deserves from him right now
gooding and
leave it to the french to truly capture the terrifying angst of the modern working man without turning the film into a cheap thriller , a dumb comedy or a sappy melodrama .
takes every potential laugh and
about sexism
the sights and sounds of battle
de niro and murphy make showtime the most savory and hilarious guilty pleasure of many a recent movie season .
uncertainty principle
an engrossing story about a horrifying historical event and
is terrific ,
a farcically bawdy fantasy of redemption and regeneration
by the time it 's done with us , mira nair 's new movie has its audience giddy with the delight of discovery ,
an original character , siuation or joke
lovely toward the end
, but with restraint
and at times endearing , humorous , spooky , educational , but at other times as bland as a block of snow .
the funniest moments in this oddly sweet comedy about jokester highway patrolmen
hey everybody , wanna watch a movie in which a guy dressed as a children 's party clown gets violently gang-raped ?
to goose things up
to a movie like this
by its lack of purpose
the irksome , tiresome nature
crisp , unaffected style
a bit more
director george hickenlooper 's approach to the material
sylvie
a calm , self-assured portrait of small town regret , love , duty and friendship that appeals to the storytelling instincts of a slightly more literate filmgoing audience
get the comedy we settle for
, promises offers an unexpected window into the complexities of the middle east struggle and into the humanity of its people .
boldly , confidently orchestrated , aesthetically and sexually
take a good sweat to clarify his cinematic vision before his next creation and remember the lessons of the trickster spider
wordy
crossed off
martha could have used a little trimming
deal with the subject of love head-on
makes up for in heart what it lacks in outright newness .
the formula is familiar but enjoyable .
raucous intent
a very silly movie
lacks balance ...
complex characters
to the empty stud knockabout of equilibrium
made , on all levels
an amateurish , quasi-improvised acting exercise shot on ugly digital video .
takes few chances
of the smartest
fest of self-congratulation between actor and director
knows everything and answers all questions ,
the film is delicately narrated by martin landau and directed with sensitivity and skill by dana janklowicz-mann .
the photographer 's show-don ` t-tell stance is admirable , but
a lyrical metaphor
on one continuum
the intentions
discernible
than unsettling
off as
derivative elements into something that is often quite rich and exciting ,
tolerable-to-adults lark of a movie
the pell-mell
open-ended poem
is as predictable
deserves every single one of them
avary
exceptions
wait to see it then .
doing battle with dozens of bad guys
lathan
max
allows us to be transported into the life of wladyslaw szpilman , who is not only a pianist , but a good human being .
some kid who ca n't act
turned a plane full of hard-bitten , cynical journalists into what was essentially , by campaign 's end , an extended publicity department
there 's no new `` a christmas carol '' out in the theaters this year
than capable
plot , characters
a movie so sloppy , so uneven , so damn unpleasant that i ca n't believe any viewer , young or old ,
a popcorn film
it there
a good simmer
the filmmakers clearly believe
triumph of love is a very silly movie , but
computer-generated feature cartoon
led to their notorious rise to infamy
of the stars
seems tailor
the best-sustained ideas i have ever seen on the screen
backstage bytes
martin scorcese 's
is light , innocuous and unremarkable .
ugly , irritating
khouri manages , with terrific flair , to keep the extremes of screwball farce and blood-curdling family intensity on one continuum .
rally anti-catholic protestors
slow-moving
it wants to be a gangster flick or an art film
had two ideas for two movies
leaves a lot to be desired .
too abundant
the movie has generic virtues , and despite a lot of involved talent , seems done by the numbers .
its tchaikovsky soundtrack of neurasthenic regret
is sort of
sharper , cleaner
there to distract you from the ricocheting
not only to record the events for posterity , but to help us
to be as pretentious as he wanted
to a very complex situation
titles
sometime bitter movie
ordinary louts whose idea of exercise is climbing the steps of a stadium-seat megaplex
performances and direction
tom green and an ivy league college should never appear together on a marquee , especially when the payoff is an unschooled comedy like stealing harvard , which fails to keep 80 minutes from seeming like 800 .
words and pictures
supporting cast
and craven concealment
what you end up getting
is n't heated
di
... a sour little movie at its core ; an exploration of the emptiness that underlay the relentless gaiety
everyone from robinson
of the facts of cuban music
the film has an infectious enthusiasm and
hits its mark
from the saturday morning cartoons
of the maudlin or tearful
the heart of the film rests in the relationship between sullivan and his son .
-rrb- homage
pegged into the groove of a new york
the movie 's heavy-handed screenplay navigates a fast fade into pomposity and pretentiousness .
is a filmmaker of impressive talent
nature film and
bored cage
riled
of ` black culture ' and the dorkier aspects
any naked teenagers horror flick
does n't merit it
suffers from rampant vampire devaluation
get for a buck or so in that greasy little vidgame pit in the theater lobby
matches neorealism 's impact by showing the humanity of a war-torn land
that is worthy of our respect
about kennedy 's assassination
you discount its ability to bore
schneider 's mugging
other than a mildly engaging central romance , hospital
staggers in terms of story
who inspired it
, whenever one of the characters has some serious soul searching to do , they go to a picture-perfect beach during sunset .
poignant if familiar story
is its reliance on formula
hit on a 15-year old
eats up
objective look
finds his inspiration on the fringes of the american underground
the protagonist
ya
univac-like script machine
fears and foibles
as his outstanding performance as bond in die
unusual , food-for-thought cinema that 's as entertaining as it is instructive
you know it 's going to be a trip
there is nothing funny in this every-joke-has - been-told-a - thousand-times - before movie .
the audience at the preview screening
is unfocused ,
to be something really good
this is the movie for you
paste
ninth
's time to let your hair down -- greek style .
downsizing
get plenty
at it
in the way of barris ' motivations
pixar
is partly an homage to them , tarantula and other low - budget b-movie thrillers of the 1950s and '60s
real figures
an awful movie that
her heroine 's book sound convincing , the gender-war ideas original
really scores
's quite an achievement to set and shoot a movie at the cannes film festival and
the otherwise good-naturedness of mr. deeds , with its embrace of sheer goofiness and cameos of less - than-likely new york celebrities ... certainly raises the film above anything sandler 's been attached to before .
speaking not a word of english
, antwone fisher manages the dubious feat of turning one man 's triumph of will into everyman 's romance comedy .
box-office
seems content to dog-paddle in the mediocre end of the pool , and
cause tom green a grimace
worse for the effort
over its seemingly eternal running time to pique your interest , your imagination , your empathy or anything , really , save your disgust and your indifference
is an uncompromising film
hats
a searing ,
disney 's strong sense
humorous , all-too-human look
it all unfolds predictably
an oversized picture book
scenes and vistas and pretty moments
finesse
wonderfully speculative character
cage 's
supposedly , pokemon ca n't be killed
lustrous
that made up for its rather slow beginning by drawing me into the picture
expect from a guy
itself is about something very interesting and odd that
despite the difficulty of doing so when dealing with the destruction of property and , potentially , of life itself
kids ' television and plot threads
clarity and deeply
the intellectual and emotional impact of an after-school special
most appealing
describe as looking , sounding and simply feeling like no other film in recent history
arliss howard 's ambitious , moving , and adventurous directorial debut , big bad love ,
at keeping themselves kicking
without your pulse ever racing
' paperbacks
is a big , juicy role
gentle and humane side
how clever
to discovery channel fans
been properly digested
madness or
self-conscious debut
that you 'll feel too happy to argue much
in what could have
emotionally grand
cast generally
white-on-black racism
into their own pseudo-witty copycat interpretations
of the victorious revolutionaries
commonplace
avoids
of `` carmen ''
p.o.v.
children , christian or otherwise
stage icon
this method almost never fails him , and it works superbly here .
i 'm not , and then i realized that i just did n't care
each one of these people
an homage
gifford
the hot chick is pretty damned funny .
crisp and purposeful
there 's an admirable rigor to jimmy 's relentless anger , and to the script 's refusal of a happy ending , but
, should scare any sane person away .
\*\*\* ed
modestly
launch
walking around a foreign city
, preachy one
nba
fills the time with drama , romance , tragedy , bravery , political intrigue , partisans and sabotage
into the movie version of an adolescent dirty-joke book done up in post-tarantino pop-culture riffs
graced with the kind of social texture and realism that would be foreign in american teen comedies
's based on true events
an incoherent jumble of a film that 's rarely as entertaining as it could have been .
playful but highly studied and
may be a new mexican cinema a-bornin '
genial but
riveting memories are rendered with such clarity that it 's as if it all happened only yesterday
` epic
sand to the fierce grandeur of its sweeping battle scenes
welcome , if downbeat ,
perfervid treatment
of it all or its stupidity or maybe even its inventiveness
malls
-- more revealing , more emotional and more surprising --
one of the great minds of our times interesting and accessible
loses what made you love it
gets clocked .
itself is somewhat problematic
be revealed by the dispassionate gantz brothers as ordinary , pasty lumpen
to simply hit their marks , pyro-correctly
its vision
is any real psychological grounding for the teens ' deviant behaviour
than your average bond
just about more stately than any contemporary movie this year ... a true study , a film with a questioning heart and mind that is n't afraid to admit it
four weddings
its brooding quality
of almost dadaist proportions
is dicey screen material
go anywhere new
down to the population
is afraid of biting the hand that has finally , to some extent , warmed up to him
photographic marvel
sounding like arnold schwarzenegger ,
far-flung , illogical ,
a gently funny , sweetly adventurous film that makes you feel genuinely good , that is to say , entirely unconned by false sentiment or sharp , overmanipulative hollywood practices .
coming-of-age movie
of ganesh 's rise
suffers from all the excesses of the genre
fresh ,
exists , and does so with an artistry that also smacks of revelation
project greenlight '' winner
` manhunter '
few potential
seem to find the oddest places to dwell ...
unique , well-crafted psychological study
back story
enough finely tuned
go since simone is not real
at times sublime
see two academy award winning actresses -lrb- and one academy award winning actor -rrb- succumb to appearing in this junk that 's tv sitcom material at best
a feel-good fantasy
the misery of these people
's a treat -- a delightful , witty , improbable romantic comedy with a zippy jazzy score
psychedelic devices , special effects and backgrounds , ` spy kids 2 '
engaging mix
in the disturbingly involving family dysfunctional drama how i killed my father
escape movie
well-executed
flick formula
is too savvy a filmmaker to let this morph into a typical romantic triangle .
there are laughs aplenty ,
easy to forgive because the intentions are lofty
snow-and-stuntwork extravaganza
own game
teen life
are doing
10 minutes into the film you 'll be white-knuckled and unable to look away .
psychology , drugs and philosophy
goofball stunts any `` jackass '' fan
on both sides of the issues
has amassed a vast holocaust literature
a solid pedigree
any deeper level
satirical
man confronting the demons of his own fear and paranoia
reactionary ideas about women and a total lack of empathy
can be said about the new rob schneider vehicle
notice distinct parallels between this story and the 1971 musical `` bedknobs and broomsticks , '' which also dealt with british children rediscovering the power of fantasy during wartime
we only wish we could have spent more time in its world
camaraderie
a little too familiar
that both
so incredibly inane
makes the same mistake as the music industry it criticizes ,
it ought to be
the film 's simple title
the movie spent a lot less time trying to make a credible case for reports from the afterlife and a lot more time on the romantic urgency that 's at the center of the story
strong and unforced
cliques
takes a great film and turns it into a mundane soap opera .
what its point is
in '50s sociology , pop culture or movie lore
to let slide
endlessly superficial .
this sense
undercut
they wo n't enjoy the movie at all .
first-time director kevin donovan
manipulative and contrived
effort to put a human face on the travail of thousands of vietnamese
new millennium
boorish
the performances of the four main actresses
chilling , unnerving film
construct a real story
a formulaic bang-bang , shoot-em-up scene
even more damage
show this movie to reviewers before its opening
original text
life-affirming lesson
look away for a second
something a little more special behind it :
be a sweet and enjoyable fantasy
open-minded elvis fans
with little harm done
a deliciously nonsensical comedy about a city coming apart at its seams .
so true and heartbreaking
funnier
celebrates the group 's playful spark of nonconformity , glancing vividly back at what hibiscus grandly called his ` angels of light
her big-time
an uneasy blend of ghost and close encounters of the third kind
be realized on the screen
to the gryffindor scarf
's never too late
the year 2002 has conjured up more coming-of-age stories than seem possible
magnifique
between good and evil
amusing and engrossing
is a strong directorial stamp on every frame of this stylish film that is able to visualize schizophrenia but is still confident enough to step back and look at the sick character with a sane eye .
hugely enjoyable
plays like a mix of cheech and chong and
tom green a grimace
eight legged freaks is prime escapist fare .
hawke 's film , a boring , pretentious waste of nearly two hours , does n't tell you anything except that the chelsea hotel today is populated by whiny , pathetic , starving and untalented artistes .
kids-cute
the highest and
long-lived
leguizamo 's best movie work so far
oozes craft
serving sara should be served an eviction notice at every theater stuck with it .
the movie is too heady for children , and too preachy for adults .
is n't very good
you ca n't go home again
so anemic
knows nothing about crime
like some sort of martha stewart decorating program run amok
all the longing , anguish and ache , the confusing sexual messages and
dylan thomas
you find comfort in familiarity
the dreary mid-section of the film
fall prey to a boatload of screenwriting cliches that sink it faster than a leaky freighter
source material movie
auto focus is not your standard hollywood bio-pic .
composed shots of patch adams quietly freaking out
rueful
cloying , voices-from-the-other-side story
the performances of pacino , williams , and swank keep the viewer wide-awake all the way through .
the empire strikes back ... a majestic achievement , an epic of astonishing grandeur and surprising emotional depth
what does n't this film have that an impressionable kid could n't stand to hear ?
manipulative sentimentality and annoying stereotypes
provides an invaluable service by sparking debate and encouraging thought .
are into this thornberry stuff
it 's like rocky and bullwinkle on speed , but
angry
make a terrific 10th-grade learning tool
offers flickering reminders of the ties that bind us
involved here
draws its considerable power
the conception than it does in the execution
filter out
a fairy tale
marilyn freeman
cobbled together out
on max when he should be filling the screen with this tortured , dull artist and monster-in-the
is smart , not cloying .
massive waves
sucked
is that celebi could take me back to a time before i saw this movie
alternate
's , it 's simply unbearable
animals
poised to receive a un inspector
as pretty contagious fun
overrun by what can only be characterized as robotic sentiment
all about anakin ...
might not be 1970s animation
j. lo will earn her share of the holiday box office pie , although this movie makes one thing perfectly clear :
the film rehashes several old themes and is capped with pointless extremes -- it 's insanely violent and very graphic .
ineptitude
intriguing and stylish .
two previous movies
the characters have a freshness and modesty that transcends their predicament .
on its taut performances and creepy atmosphere
realism or
the early and middle passages
years later
does n't reveal even a hint of artifice
it , offering fine acting moments and pungent insights
some sort of lesson
a man
an intelligent , realistic portrayal of testing boundaries
of a hallmark hall of fame
2
sayles
although no pastry is violated
will definitely win some hearts
not only a reminder of how they used to make movies , but also how they sometimes still can be made .
premise and dialogue
's sweet
truly annoying pitch
performs neither one very well
quite pull off the heavy stuff
chance to find love in the most unlikely place
at times , it actually hurts to watch .
try as you might to scrutinize the ethics of kaufman 's approach , somehow it all comes together to create a very compelling , sensitive , intelligent and almost cohesive piece of film entertainment
sobering cautionary tale
the folks
struggling against foreign influences
neil burger
becomes simply a monster chase film .
on the travails of being hal hartley to function as pastiche
make us care about zelda 's ultimate fate
, the film is n't nearly as downbeat as it sounds , but strikes a tone that 's alternately melancholic , hopeful and strangely funny .
of cat-and-mouse , three-dimensional characters and believable performances
like a ruse , a tactic to cover up the fact that the picture is constructed around a core of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas
with nary an original idea -lrb- or role , or edit , or score , or anything , really -rrb- in sight
crassly
a watch
comfortable
sustain a high enough level of invention
cool gadgets and creatures
painfully unfunny farce
is the drama within the drama ,
a remarkable film
, though many of the actors throw off a spark or two when they first appear , they ca n't generate enough heat in this cold vacuum of a comedy to start a reaction .
the novel charm that made spy kids a surprising winner with both adults and younger audiences
jennifer lopez 's
alternately melancholic , hopeful and strangely funny
` yes , that 's right : it 's forrest gump , angel of death . '
austin powers in goldmember is a cinematic car wreck , a catastrophic collision of tastelessness and gall that nevertheless will leave fans clamoring for another ride .
impossibly long limbs
leave feeling like you 've endured a long workout without your pulse ever racing .
make paid in full worth seeing .
keep your eyes
the cleverness
documentary
ensnare its target audience
mystery devoid
the structure is simple
ultimate desire
under the strain of its plot contrivances and its need to reassure
everything else about high crimes
, after-school special
does n't make for great cinema
loud , brash and mainly unfunny
the picture 's fascinating byways are littered with trenchant satirical jabs at the peculiar egocentricities of the acting breed .
typically observant , carefully nuanced and intimate french
the corpse count
overrun by corrupt and hedonistic weasels
could have turned this into an argentine retread of `` iris '' or `` american beauty , '' but instead pulls a little from each film and creates something more beautiful than either of those films .
varies between a sweet smile and an angry bark , while said attempts to wear down possible pupils through repetition
that would have been better off staying on the festival circuit
in the face of life 's harshness
devastated
often inspiring
these components
entire olympic swim team
it still wo n't feel like the longest 90 minutes of your movie-going life
in the depiction of young women in film
natural-seeming actors
twisted love story
momentum
would n't be surprised if ba , murdock and rest of the a-team were seen giving chase in a black and red van
and cook island locations
rock solid family fun out
will please eastwood 's loyal fans
the condition
imax trip
ladies and gentlemen ,
place blame
more than expand a tv show to movie length
tries-so-hard-to-be-cool
does anyone
with more heart
for a film about a teen in love with his stepmom
either
fashioned spooks
there is a real subject here , and it is handled with intelligence and care .
directed , highly professional film that 's old-fashioned in all the best possible ways .
for all his disparate manhattan denizens -- especially the a \*\* holes
despite its flaws , crazy as hell marks an encouraging new direction for la salle .
overlong documentary about ` the lifestyle .
i was , by its moods , and by its subtly transformed star
becomes off-putting
the enjoyable basic minimum
phoned-in business as usual .
used a little trimming
is such that the movie does not do them justice
is raised a few notches above kiddie fantasy pablum by allen 's astringent wit
's sustained through the surprisingly somber conclusion
on the other hand , will be ahead of the plot at all times
powerful and telling
, this gender-bending comedy is generally quite funny .
could have been a pointed little chiller about the frightening seductiveness of new technology
i 've never bought from telemarketers ,
sweet and romantic
is visually dazzling
for the plot
its flabbergasting principals , 14-year-old robert macnaughton , 6-year-old drew barrymore and 10-year-old henry thomas
eh .
an impeccable study in perversity
delivers a monologue that manages to incorporate both the horror and the absurdity of the situation in a well-balanced fashion
a muddy psychological thriller rife with miscalculations .
journalism of the 1960s
have enough vices to merit its 103-minute length
edit
the 50-something lovebirds are too immature and unappealing to care about .
is reasonably well-done
lusty ,
of this most american of businesses
by letting you share her one-room world for a while
with added depth and resonance
very funny ,
does not work
the vital comic ingredient of the hilarious writer-director himself
self-mutilation
falling into the hollywood trap and
to develop her own film language with conspicuous success
restraint
it 's so crammed with scenes and vistas and pretty moments that it 's left a few crucial things out , like character development and coherence .
repartee
add up to a satisfying crime drama
is truth
the commune
pop-up comments
the movie is without intent .
sterile
returning
well-constructed fluff
disgusting to begin with
can impart an almost visceral sense of dislocation and change
contrived plotting ,
eisenstein delivers .
the more you will probably like it .
, unimaginative
're the kind of parent who enjoys intentionally introducing your kids to films which will cause loads of irreparable damage that years and years of costly analysis could never fix
's no denying the potency of miller 's strange , fleeting brew of hopeful perseverance and hopeless closure
blatantly
no pun
youth
look like oscar wilde
in his career for director barry sonnenfeld
canadians
china 's now numerous , world-renowned filmmakers
would say
writer-director roger avary
has to offer
culmination
the alchemical transmogrification of wilde into austen -- and
last orders will touch the heart of anyone old enough to have earned a 50-year friendship
moving and solidly entertaining
diane
it has no affect on the kurds
this on video
though a touch too arthouse 101 in its poetic symbolism
the film has the courage of its convictions and excellent performances on its side .
, you 're on the edge of your seat
bastard
most colorful and controversial
never lets you off the hook .
reality '
it seem
rarest kinds
cinematic tricks
doting
into film school in the first place
seen in other films
the charm
has no immediate inclination to provide a fourth book
shanghai noon
ditched the artsy pretensions and revelled in the entertaining shallows
a company
tavernier
the respective charms of sandra bullock and hugh grant have worn threadbare .
that demand four hankies
less a story
contrived pastiche
rural life
presented with universal appeal
in their seats
national treasure
a predictably efficient piece of business notable largely for its overwhelming creepiness , for an eagerness to create images you wish you had n't seen , which , in this day and age , is of course the point
costner
casts its spooky net
that it has a screenplay written by antwone fisher based on the book by antwone fisher
makes a valiant effort to understand everyone 's point of view
of melodrama
russian word
it 's a setup so easy it borders on facile , but
involving as far as it goes
'll
the film sits with square conviction and
terrible , banal dialogue ; convenient , hole-ridden plotting ; superficial characters and a rather dull , unimaginative car chase
with absurdly inappropriate ` comedy ' scenes
stuffed into an otherwise mediocre film
holland lets things peter out midway ,
the wayward wooden one end it all by stuffing himself into an electric pencil sharpener
the banter between calvin and his fellow barbers feels like a streetwise mclaughlin group ... and never fails to entertain .
so believable that you feel what they feel
misconceived
jiang wen 's devils on the doorstep is a wartime farce in the alternately comic and gut-wrenching style of joseph heller or kurt vonnegut .
rendition
touching movie
what ` blade runner ' would
a mixed bag
should have been a more compelling excuse to pair susan sarandon and goldie hawn
highlight the radical action
's about a family of sour immortals
would i see it again
to witness the crazy confluence of purpose and taste
that emphasizes style over character and substance
hate it .
multiple times
the gallic ` tradition of quality
is shrewd enough to activate girlish tear ducts does n't mean it 's good enough for our girls
determination
ludicrous and contrived plot
is only fifteen minutes
misty-eyed
consequence
dumplings
marcus adams just copies from various sources -- good sources , bad mixture
tom shadyac
worm
an artist who is simply tired -- of fighting the same fights
pretty damned wonderful
low-rent retread
manages to nail the spirit-crushing ennui of denuded urban living without giving in to it .
make something bigger
outside of burger 's desire to make some kind of film , it 's really unclear why this project was undertaken
a thoroughly entertaining comedy that
generate any interest
homeric kind
said , except : film overboard !
of narrative bluffs
remarkable amount
've completely
with too little excitement and zero compelling storyline
looks better than it feels .
very important
from a director who understands how to create and sustain a mood
a standard plot
than a funny and weird meditation on hollywood , success , artistic integrity and intellectual bankruptcy
's no excuse for following up a delightful , well-crafted family film with a computer-generated cold fish
, dull procession
comes to life in the performances
begley
think even fans of sandler 's comic taste may find it uninteresting
its seams
und drung , but explains its characters ' decisions only unsatisfactorily
it holds itself
drew
-lrb- clooney 's -rrb- debut can be accused of being a bit undisciplined , but it has a tremendous , offbeat sense of style and humor that suggests he was influenced by some of the filmmakers who have directed him , especially the coen brothers and steven soderbergh .
his genre and his character construct
of ellis ' book
got as potent a topic as ever here
a corporate music industry that only seems to care about the bottom line
, especially sorvino
a somewhat disappointing and meandering saga
funeral and bridget jones 's
'll feel like mopping up , too
stunt-hungry dimwits
tom shadyac has learned a bit more craft since directing adams
may just
judd 's characters
with all its flaws
filled with guns , expensive cars , lots of naked women and rocawear clothing
is the last thing any of these three actresses , nor their characters , deserve
for `` bad company
comatose ballerinas
the playful paranoia
how one international city welcomed tens of thousands of german jewish refugees while the world 's democracie
of revolution
a whimper
the name of star wars
the film 's darker moments become smoothed over by an overwhelming need to tender inspirational tidings , especially in the last few cloying moments
being told what actually happened as if it were the third ending of clue
18-year-old
as 8
see nothing in it
very familiar tale
story .
`` gory mayhem '' is your idea of a good time
remarkable yet shockingly little-known perspective
been called ` under siege 3
the effective horror elements are dampened through familiarity , -lrb- yet -rrb-
redeemed
its message
schools
's hard to shake the feeling that it was intended to be a different kind of film .
to drive through
, i do n't see the point
a rather simplistic one :
is full of charm .
other hollywood movies
seems to really care
be funny
as fresh or enjoyable
, dumb and derivative horror
gives a human face to what 's often discussed in purely abstract terms .
needs to shake up the mix , and work in something that does n't feel like a half-baked stand-up routine
that he brings together
a sharp movie about otherwise dull subjects
toes the fine line between cheese and earnestness remarkably well ; everything is delivered with such conviction that it 's hard not to be carried away .
to sneak out of the theater
within a wallflower
faith in the future
sheridan had a wonderful account to work from , but , curiously , he waters it down , turning grit and vulnerability into light reading .
heaven is a haunting dramatization of a couple 's moral ascension .
, city by the sea swings from one approach to the other , but in the end , it stays in formula -- which is a waste of de niro , mcdormand and the other good actors in the cast .
're -
flashy gadgets and whirling fight sequences
floppy hair
rethink their attitudes when they see the joy the characters take in this creed
horrendously confusing
an auspicious feature debut for chaiken
a gangster flick or an art film
at least funny
is one of the best-sustained ideas i have ever seen on the screen .
offering next to little insight into its intriguing subject
fails to satisfactorily exploit its gender politics , genre thrills or inherent humor .
the mystery of enigma
that it 's hard to resist his pleas to spare wildlife and respect their environs
wildean
the movie , as opposed to the manifesto , is really , really stupid .
bored by as your abc 's
sad to say --
as well-written as sexy beast
quaid is utterly fearless as the tortured husband living a painful lie , and moore wonderfully underplays the long-suffering heroine with an unflappable '50s dignity somewhere between jane wyman and june cleaver
simplistic , silly and tedious
champion
trounce its overly comfortable trappings
mourning in favor
of this sad , compulsive life
no steve martin
has all the earmarks of french cinema at its best .
source novel
large budget
guns ,
a little faster
potentially good comic premise
been this odd , inexplicable and unpleasant
shaped by director peter kosminsky into sharp slivers and cutting impressions
smoother ,
incapable of controlling his crew
sacrificing the integrity of the opera
a mushy , existential exploration
between deadpan comedy and heartbreaking
he can be forgiven for frequently pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy
at 22
, it feels more forced than usual .
a film -- rowdy , brawny and lyrical
elevate it beyond its formula
as they are being framed in conversation
if all of eight legged freaks was as entertaining as the final hour , i would have no problem giving it an unqualified recommendation .
would have tactfully pretended not to see it and left it lying there
weave an eerie spell
than much of what 's on saturday morning tv especially the pseudo-educational stuff we all ca n't stand
monster truck-loving good ol' boys and peroxide blond honeys whose worldly knowledge comes from tv reruns and supermarket tabloids
then becomes unwatchable
300 hundred
misfires
plot devices
as it
so many levels
predictable storyline
does not go far enough in its humor or stock ideas to stand out as particularly memorable or even all that funny
daytime
heavy sentiment and
who has been awarded mythic status in contemporary culture
the like
looks an awful lot like life -- gritty , awkward and ironic
all kinds
outpaces its contemporaries
quit
that much different
reassures us
astute direction
tries to cram too many ingredients into one small pot
has created a wry , winning , if languidly paced , meditation on the meaning and value of family
young or old
everyone , especially movie musical fans ,
is terrific , although the actors must struggle with the fact that they 're playing characters who sometimes feel more like literary conceits than flesh-and-blood humans
a real filmmaker 's
writer \/ director m. night shyamalan 's ability to pull together easily accessible stories that resonate with profundity
this is n't exactly profound cinema ,
must
leaves us laughing
is also good for the gander , some of which occasionally amuses but none of which amounts to much of a story
when it was called the professional
clutches
to match the freshness of the actress-producer and writer
an adult 's patience
, compulsive life
their cruel fate
evelyn 's strong cast and surehanded direction
its leaden acting , dull exposition
finally prove to be too great
frame right
`` spy kids '' sequel opening
if mr. zhang 's subject matter is , to some degree at least , quintessentially american , his approach to storytelling might be called iranian .
hugely rewarding experience
screams
, collateral damage paints an absurdly simplistic picture .
very ugly ,
very charming and funny movie
'm almost recommending it , anyway
bender
will inevitably
the direction has a fluid , no-nonsense authority ,
this in-depth study of important developments of the computer industry should make it required viewing in university computer science departments for years to come .
are many definitions of ` time waster '
's episode of behind the music
a low-budget affair , tadpole was shot on digital video
shum 's good intentions
uninteresting , unlikeable people
of her cast
... a great , participatory spectator sport . '
the respect
ii '
bogs down in genre cliches here
fun and funny in the middle
at ``
phony humility
the right to be favorably compared to das boot
alexander
witty and
's a rather listless amble down the middle of the road , where the thematic ironies are too obvious and the sexual politics too smug
lift -lrb- this -rrb- thrill-kill cat-and-mouser ... above its paint-by-numbers plot
do n't eat enough during the film . '
well-defined
escort service
the theater wondering why these people mattered
watching queen of the damned
played by brendan fraser
parrot
it 's simply unbearable
satisfies ,
agonizing
serious movie-goers embarking upon this journey will find that the road to perdition leads to a satisfying destination .
that south korean filmmakers can make undemanding action movies with all the alacrity of their hollywood counterparts .
certainly does n't feel like a film that strays past the two and a half mark
put it somewhere between sling blade and south of heaven , west of hell in the pantheon of billy bob 's body of work
the whole affair , true story or not , feels incredibly hokey ... -lrb- it -rrb- comes off like a hallmark commercial
for sin
on how men would act if they had periods
kind , unapologetic , sweetheart
than the ones
the characterizations
frightening and compelling
dull-witted
the film more silly than scary
an absorbing and unsettling psychological drama
how to take time revealing them
that is deliberately unsettling
of the atlantic
superior plotline
for the perspective it offers
the picture is in trouble
humdrum
as this premise may seem
the moral shrapnel
but one thing 's for sure : it never comes close to being either funny or scary .
has happened already to so many silent movies , newsreels and the like
a thunderous ride
those movies
make for a while
if you 're paying attention , the `` big twists '' are pretty easy to guess - but
characterizes better hip-hop clips and
chop suey
match the words of nijinsky 's diaries
real bump-in -
has the disadvantage of also looking cheap
a chilling tale
get sufficient distance from leroy 's
most high-concept sci fi adventures
of an epic rather than the real deal
a huge fan
the handicapped than a nice belgian waffle
has chosen to make his english-language debut with a film
e.t. works because its flabbergasting principals , 14-year-old robert macnaughton , 6-year-old drew barrymore and 10-year-old henry thomas , convince us of the existence of the wise , wizened visitor from a faraway planet .
byways
try to avoid
sharpie pen
is not even
the fly -- like between lunch breaks for shearer 's radio show and
quirkiness
12th oscar nomination
11 new york
as you might to scrutinize the ethics of kaufman 's approach
leaping
in which laughter and self-exploitation merge into jolly soft-porn 'em powerment
no film could possibly be more contemptuous of the single female population .
the sum of its parts
berkley
got lost in the `` soon-to-be-forgettable '' section of the quirky rip-off prison romp pile .
the film is not entirely successful
fencer
sandra
sometimes both
steers , in his feature film debut , has created a brilliant motion picture .
original talent
quirky , off-beat project
a fan of vegetables
original enough
tell their kids
chronicle
eke
generational signpost
my only wish is that celebi could take me back to a time before i saw this movie and i could just skip it
gaping enough to pilot an entire olympic swim team through
's not scary , not smart and not engaging
that chabrol spins
featherweight romantic comedy
heartbreakingly thoughtful minor classic
an unsuccessful attempt at a movie of ideas .
instead of using george and lucy 's most obvious differences to ignite sparks , lawrence desperately looks elsewhere , seizing on george 's haplessness and lucy 's personality tics .
scenario that will give most parents
there 's already been too many of these films ...
is raised a few notches above kiddie fantasy pablum by allen 's astringent wit .
just under ninety minute running time
chelsea walls
abandon ''
but mush-hearted .
well to cram earplugs
like its title character , is repellantly out of control .
a movie that accomplishes so much that one viewing ca n't possibly be enough
that takes its sweet time building to a climax that 's scarcely a surprise by the time
into a pious , preachy soap opera
on shocks
have a radar for juicy roles
blowing
you think
lucks out with chaplin and kidman , who are capable of anteing up some movie star charisma when they need it to sell us on this twisted love story , but who can also negotiate the movie 's darker turns .
the plates
a beyond-lame satire , teddy bears ' picnic ranks among the most pitiful directing
it 's plotless , shapeless -- and yet , it must be admitted , not entirely humorless
die another day
seen since cho 's previous concert comedy film
any other recent film
control on a long patch of black ice
keeping the creepy crawlies hidden in the film 's thick shadows
messiness
, the weight of water comes to resemble the kind of soft-core twaddle you 'd expect to see on showtime 's ` red shoe diaries . '
make their way
completely creatively stillborn
will be impressed by this tired retread
has been
french drama
europe
far-fetched it would be impossible to believe if it were n't true
its marks
examining
may as well be called `` jar-jar binks : the movie .
beautiful and mysterious
every visual joke is milked , every set-up obvious and lengthy , every punchline predictable
showtime is n't particularly assaultive
by betrayal
like nothing quite so much as a middle-aged moviemaker 's attempt to surround himself with beautiful , half-naked women .
the problems of the people in love in the time of money are hardly specific to their era .
one forum or another
an audience full of masters of both
with great sympathy and intelligence
truck
the flicks moving in and out of the multiplex
a fifty car pileup of cliches .
surround
the re - enactments , however fascinating they may be as history , are too crude to serve the work especially well .
distinct and very welcome sense
, stupid and pointless
of what 's wrong with this increasingly pervasive aspect of gay culture
is a matter of taste
it 's refreshing that someone understands the need for the bad boy ; diesel , with his brawny frame and cool , composed delivery , fits the bill perfectly .
bible stores of the potential for sanctimoniousness , making them meaningful for both kids and church-wary adults .
non-porn
his dangerous game
's a very valuable film
a maddeningly insistent and repetitive piano score that made me want to scream
work --
thoughtful war films and
is unusual but unfortunately also irritating
a reverie about memory and regret
you can not separate them .
light and
the layered richness
the strings
spring
revealed through the eyes of some children who remain curious about each other against all odds
the needlessly poor quality
guilty of the worst sin of attributable to a movie like this
known in this country
alice krige 's
small independent film
permeates all its aspects -- from the tv movie-esque , affected child acting to the dullest irish pub scenes ever filmed
neuwirth
drains it
runs on the pure adrenalin
to be the only bit of glee
talking
spiced with humor -lrb- ' i speak fluent flatula , ' advises denlopp after a rather , er , bubbly exchange with an alien deckhand -rrb-
with a twisted sense of humor
yakusho , as always , is wonderful as the long-faced sad sack ... and his chemistry with shimizu is very believable .
dominant christine
which occurs often
a sun-drenched masterpiece ,
a wildly erratic drama
the host defend himself against a frothing ex-girlfriend
lucid
the arduous journey of a sensitive young girl through a series of foster homes and
its casting
even kids
any of the character dramas , which never reach satisfying conclusions
of lives this glossy comedy-drama resembles
watching this film with an audience full of teenagers fixating on its body humour and reinforcement of stereotypes
plenty of warmth to go around , with music and laughter and the love of family
truly wonderful
` juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks
the film 's first five minutes
as a detailed personal portrait and as a rather frightening examination of modern times
is n't a bad film
a p.o.w.
one makes of its political edge
in nine queens
holmes has the screen presence to become a major-league leading lady , -lrb- but -rrb-
need to constantly draw attention to itself
a large dog
heist flick
wear you out and make you misty even when you do n't
as fallible human beings , not caricatures
don king , sonny miller , and
as immaculate as stuart little 2 is
work as either
bode
being the peak of all things insipid
wallace directs with such patronising reverence
he allows his cast members to make creative contributions to the story and dialogue .
, empty sub-music video style
die another day ''
any day
of films like philadelphia and american beauty
dumb , sweet , and intermittently hilarious
fools
retrospectively
is just generally insulting
, it 's not as single-minded as john carpenter 's original
getting torn away from the compelling historical tale to a less-compelling soap opera
ardently waste viewers ' time with a gobbler like this
takes a really long , slow and dreary time
vanished
period filmmaking
can swim
what can only be characterized as robotic sentiment
a fake street drama that keeps telling you things instead of showing them .
this tuxedo
next creation
if you 're looking for a smart , nuanced look at de sade and what might have happened at picpus
and pacing typical hollywood war-movie stuff
relatively gore-free allusions
is visually smart
personal touch
, politically charged tapestry
in form
to have the best of both worlds
style adventure
an uncomfortable movie
radical , nonconformist values , what to do in case of fire
am trying to break your heart an attraction it desperately needed
in its quest to be taken seriously
hanukkah
prove more distressing than suspenseful
love and compassion
patchy combination of soap opera , low-tech magic realism and , at times , ploddingly sociological commentary .
marshaled in the service of such a minute idea
that harks back to the spare , unchecked heartache of yasujiro ozu
holy spirit
's a scorcher
ambivalence
whole film
kept returning to one anecdote for comparison : the cartoon in japan that gave people seizures
the flat dialogue by vincent r. nebrida
jumbo
are lofty
full
expected a little more human being , and a little less product
the vision
made to be jaglomized
a delightfully dour
a remarkably faithful one
of his childhood dream
like my christmas movies with more elves and snow and less pimps and ho 's
of the film 's stars
a biopic about crane 's life in the classic tradition but evolves into what has become of us all in the era of video .
schnieder bounces around with limp wrists , wearing tight tummy tops and hip huggers , twirling his hair on his finger and assuming that 's enough to sustain laughs ...
britney spears ' phoniness is nothing compared to the movie 's contrived , lame screenplay and listless direction .
the satire
adults behave like kids
perversity
human heart
the case is a convincing one , and should give anyone with a conscience reason to pause .
the source material movie
last
quirky and
of commerce , tourism , historical pageants ,
if solondz had two ideas for two movies
the santa clause 2 is a barely adequate babysitter for older kids , but
you never know where changing lanes is going to take you
trim
to construct a story with even a trace of dramatic interest
its compelling mix of trial movie , escape movie and unexpected fable ensures the film never feels draggy .
by bernard rose , ivans
graceful dual narrative
than he or anyone else could chew
who are pursuing him
a surfeit of characters
submerging it
today in manhattan
a rain coat shopping for cheap porn
has crafted a deceptively casual ode to children and managed to convey a tiny sense of hope .
riviera spree
tackles the difficult subject of grief and loss
could have yielded such a flat , plodding picture
his problematic quest for human connection
is always watchable
is mild-mannered , been-there material given a pedestrian spin by a director who needed a touch of the flamboyant , the outrageous .
into hokum
hiding under your seat
she is unable to save the movie
the hero 's odyssey
need to adhere more closely to the laws of laughter
calvin and
this surprisingly decent flick
and second , what 's with all the shooting ?
how low brow
the plot holes
is casual and fun
homosexual relationship
as lax and limp a comedy as i 've seen in a while , a meander through worn-out material
tends to pile too many `` serious issues '' on its plate at times , yet
is as deep as a petri dish and as well-characterized as a telephone book
whatever heartwarming scene the impressively discreet filmmakers may have expected to record with their mini dv
to be revealed by the dispassionate gantz brothers as ordinary , pasty lumpen
lacks the visual flair and bouncing bravado that characterizes better hip-hop clips and is content to recycle images and characters that were already tired 10 years ago .
's to blame here
was a long
your spirits
better characters , some genuine quirkiness and at least a measure of style
intelligent and moving .
stripped
depicts this relationship with economical grace
love robin tunney
takes a slightly dark look at relationships , both sexual and kindred .
seems like it does .
plays like some corny television production from a bygone era
the casting call for this movie
the usual whoopee-cushion effort
mostly martha will leave you with a smile on your face and a grumble in your stomach .
put hairs on your chest
the feet with cop flick cliches like an oily arms dealer , squad car pile-ups and the requisite screaming captain
a little uneven to be the cat 's meow , but it 's good enough to be the purr
from largely flat and uncreative moments
that is n't just offensive
skillfully weaves both the elements of the plot and a powerfully evocative mood combining heated sexuality with a haunting sense of malaise .
references to faith and rainbows to plant smile-button faces on that segment of the populace that made a walk to remember a niche hit
jessica
chesterton
if you 've the patience
seem possible
-rrb- story becomes a hopeless , unsatisfying muddle
unrealized
's probably worth
romantic comedy and dogme 95 filmmaking may seem odd bedfellows ,
to earth for harvesting purposes
the worst movie i 've seen this summer
i 've had in a while
's a testament to the film 's considerable charm that it succeeds in entertaining , despite playing out like a feature-length sitcom replete with stereotypical familial quandaries .
director david jacobson gives dahmer a consideration that the murderer never game his victims .
-lrb- the film -rrb- tackles the topic of relationships in such a straightforward , emotionally honest manner that by the end , it 's impossible to ascertain whether the film is , at its core , deeply pessimistic or quietly hopeful .
the animation
to warm the hearts of animation enthusiasts of all ages
this is one of those war movies that focuses on human interaction rather than battle and action sequences ... and
paid in full is remarkably engaging despite being noticeably derivative of goodfellas and at least a half dozen other trouble-in-the-ghetto flicks .
the film is a masterpiece of nuance and characterization , marred only by an inexplicable , utterly distracting blunder at the very end .
before they grow up and you can wait till then
saving private ryan '' battle scenes
careening
lieutenant 's woman
's awfully entertaining to watch .
as pastiche
many of us have not yet recovered
wladyslaw szpilman
sideshow geeks
the lyricism
suspense , intriguing characters
banquet
lost twenty-first century
in his latest effort , storytelling , solondz has finally made a movie that is n't just offensive -- it also happens to be good .
sight
manipulative engineering
that m. night shyamalan 's debut feature sucked up all he has to give to the mystic genres of cinema
does so marvelously compelling is present brown as a catalyst for the struggle of black manhood in restrictive and chaotic america ... sketchy but nevertheless gripping portrait of jim brown , a celebrated wonder in the spotlight
journalistically dubious , inept and often lethally dull .
in black and white
of its accumulated enjoyment with a crucial third act miscalculation
instead of trusting the material
the rich performances by friel -- and especially williams , an american actress who becomes fully english --
suspended like a huge set of wind chimes over the great blue globe
these tales
keep it entertaining
grab the old lady at the end of my aisle 's walker
can actually trick you into thinking some of this worn-out , pandering palaver is actually funny
liza
a masterpiece --
with really solid performances by ving rhames and wesley snipes
the setup
quick movements
inspiring ,
few laughs
, it 's pretty stupid .
you bet there is
hard-pressed
won
than a probe into the nature of faith
that it 's a rock-solid little genre picture
delight .
go back to 7th-century oral traditions
of unsettling atmospherics
fuelled
omnibus
nakata
a smart comedy would come along to rescue me from a summer of teen-driven , toilet-humor codswallop
punched through
intellectually and
you 've grown tired of going where no man has gone before
persistence
for canned corn
an uneven look into a grim future that does n't come close to the level of intelligence and visual splendour that can be seen in other films based on philip k. dick stories .
a child 's interest and an adult 's patience
gets caught up in the rush of slapstick thoroughfare
fessenden has nurtured his metaphors at the expense of his narrative , but
is interesting but constantly unfulfilling
seen this before
a little uneven
it is sentimental but feels free to offend , is analytical and then surrenders to the illogic of its characters , is about grief and yet permits laughter .
ice age treads predictably along familiar territory , making it a passable family film that wo n't win many fans over the age of 12 .
a while , as do joan and philip 's repetitive arguments , schemes and treachery
in the arguments of competing lawyers
have sprung from such a great one
trash can
dull , unimaginative
perfectly executed
of splendid performances
not quite as miraculous as its dreamworks makers would have you believe , but
lucas
a movie that sports a ` topless tutorial service
better effects ,
the vein
one of the most repellent things
crucial things
at the cannes film festival
the mother
of playing opposite each other
rabbit-proof fence will probably make you angry .
of all the halloween 's , this is the most visually unappealing .
why a guy with his talent ended up in a movie this bad
espionage
cuba gooding jr. valiantly mugs his way through snow dogs , but
suggests
film son
in black ii
genuine laughs
although ... visually striking and slickly staged , it 's also cold , grey , antiseptic and emotionally desiccated .
's meandering , low on energy , and too eager to be quirky at moments
is a good-hearted ensemble comedy with a variety of quirky characters and an engaging story .
is a magician
yet another movie which presumes that high school social groups are at war , let alone conscious of each other 's existence .
gay s\/m fantasy
total recall and
to diversity and tolerance
of urban desperation
26-year-old reese witherspoon
distinctly minor effort
that the shocking conclusion is too much of a plunge
how deeply
is , quite pointedly
it 's also curious to note that this film , like the similarly ill-timed antitrust , is easily as bad at a fraction the budget .
audiences on both sides of the atlantic love him
fails to make adequate
comes along to remind us of how very bad a motion picture can truly be
uneven look
some real vitality and
seems based on ugly ideas instead of ugly behavior , as happiness was ...
to the dead of that day
tezuka
the movie worked for me right up to the final scene , and then it caved in
opting out
friendly demeanor
into an unusual space
few points
the movie work -- to an admittedly limited extent -- is the commitment of two genuinely engaging performers
rubber-face
not taken
of egypt from 1998
boisterous and
breathes more on the big screen and induces headaches more slowly
only to record the events for posterity ,
others in its genre
any way
in which wilson and murphy show how funny they could have been in a more ambitious movie
roman polanski
is bravado -- to take an entirely stale concept and push it through the audience 's meat grinder one more time
with a story that tries to grab us , only to keep letting go at all the wrong moments
this is one of the best-sustained ideas i have ever seen on the screen .
it 's so devoid of joy and energy it makes even jason x ... look positively shakesperean by comparison .
generous cast
significantly better than its 2002 children 's - movie competition
of other assets
punched
would look a lot like this alarming production , adapted from anne rice 's novel the vampire chronicles .
too big
nothing more than a widget cranked out on an assembly line to see if stupid americans will get a kick out of goofy brits with cute accents performing ages-old slapstick and unfunny tricks .
york series
as fascinating
corny
nothing good can happen
on love , history , memory , resistance and artistic transcendence
bank manager
their
itself , a playful spirit and
of the effective horror elements are dampened through familiarity , -lrb- yet -rrb-
is clever enough ,
the imaginary sport
an elaborate dare
are head and shoulders above much of the director 's previous popcorn work
damned wonderful
dirgelike
some very good acting , dialogue
similar to the 1953 disney classic
of its chilly predecessor
dead gorgeous
's no real sense of suspense
a leather clad grunge-pirate with a hairdo like gandalf in a wind-tunnel and a simply astounding cor-blimey-luv-a-duck cockney accent
-lrb- but not sophomoric -rrb-
of a movie that keeps throwing fastballs
solving
popular book
the conceit
suitcase
unstinting look
could make a person who has lived her life half-asleep suddenly wake up and take notice
finely tuned mood
the kind of under-inspired , overblown enterprise that gives hollywood sequels a bad name
recompense
watch teens poking their genitals into fruit pies
a lesson in prehistoric hilarity .
a necessary enterprise
unfolds
of music videos
of these young women
a reason to be in the theater beyond wilde 's wit and the actors ' performances
win over
, uncertain film
of the best actors there is
we 'll see a better thriller this year
best thing
the plot follows a predictable connect-the-dots course
did n't hollywood think of this sooner
themselves are n't all that interesting
overweight
makes you believe the cast and crew thoroughly enjoyed themselves and believed in their small-budget film .
relays its universal points without lectures or confrontations
in a relatively short amount of time
all menace and atmosphere
black hawk down and we were soldiers
film legacy
sheerly beautiful
jaw-dropping action sequences , striking villains , a gorgeous color palette ,
often shocking but ultimately worthwhile exploration
a rush
it 's always enthralling .
in the darkness
long enough
that sneaks up on you and stays with you long after you have left the theatre
a quest story as grand as the lord of the rings
romp of a film .
though its atmosphere is intriguing ... the drama is finally too predictable to leave much of an impression .
the very end
kicking
absolutely
in its objective portrait of dreary
ambivalent
a director fighting against the urge to sensationalize his material
relatively effortless
when ` science fiction ' takes advantage of the fact that its intended audience has n't yet had much science
cassavetes thinks he 's making dog day afternoon with a cause
screeching-metal smashups
a modicum of patience
of rohypnol
allows nothing
second-guess your affection
the pitch of his movie ,
emerge with any degree of accessibility
adam sandler 's 8 crazy nights is 75 wasted minutes of sandler as the voice-over hero in columbia pictures ' perverse idea of an animated holiday movie .
dislocation and change
an odd amalgam of comedy genres , existing somewhere between the often literal riffs of early zucker brothers\/abrahams films
by both her subject matter
the filmmakers wisely decided to let crocodile hunter steve irwin do what he does best , and fashion a story around him .
the right bands for the playlist and
referred
the film 's creepy
the script
a film more cloyingly
for brief nudity and a grisly corpse
that we 've long associated with washington
that scalds like acid
see the it
labute ca n't avoid a fatal mistake in the modern era :
a different drum
who surround frankie
sons
has no respect for laws , political correctness or common decency
it 's just hard to believe that a life like this can sound so dull .
tends to hammer home every one of its points
an eighth grade girl
its lack of purpose
positively shakesperean
self-inflicted
a moviegoing audience
the appeal of the vulgar , sexist , racist humour
are problems with this film that even 3 oscar winners ca n't overcome
robert deniro belt out `` when you 're a jet
elling never gets too cloying thanks to the actors ' perfect comic timing and sweet , genuine chemistry .
his sense
carnage and
bland , surfacey
a completely spooky piece of business
has ever seen an independent film
overhearing
from his cast
adams just copies from various sources --
gangster sweating
is tuned in to its community .
notable for its stylistic austerity and forcefulness
whose achievements -- and complexities -- reached far beyond the end zone
a talky
sets the tone for a summer of good stuff
has deftly trimmed dickens ' wonderfully sprawling soap opera , the better to focus on the hero 's odyssey from cowering poverty to courage and happiness .
the actors are simply too good , and the story too intriguing ,
floundering way
an iconoclastic artist
getting around the fact that this is revenge of the nerds revisited --
mystical tenderness
romanek 's
the sea
, the harder that liman tries to squeeze his story
, it 's kidman who holds the film together with a supremely kittenish performance that gradually accumulates more layers .
throws a bunch of hot-button items in the viewer 's face and
inspires more
a big-budget\/all-star movie as unblinkingly pure as the hours is a distinct rarity , and an event .
embroils two young men
not really as bad as you might think ! ''
near-masterpiece .
the strength
further sad evidence that tom tykwer , director of the resonant and sense-spinning run lola run , has turned out to be a one-trick pony -- a maker of softheaded metaphysical claptrap .
chateaus
stand as intellectual masterpieces next to the scorpion king
appears in its final form -lrb- in `` last dance '' -rrb-
, and of the thousands
filled with low-brow humor , gratuitous violence and a disturbing disregard for life .
burkina faso
same easy targets
otherwise delightful comedy
physically
considerable skill and determination , backed by sheer nerve
breaks
all the substance of a twinkie -- easy to swallow , but scarcely nourishing
in producing that most frightening of all movies -- a mediocre horror film too bad to be good and too good to be bad
it 's left a few crucial things out , like character development and coherence
constantly defies expectation
manas 's
in the cracks of that ever-growing category
is a new treasure of the hermitage
cassavetes thinks he 's making dog day afternoon with a cause , but
's plaguing the human spirit in a relentlessly globalizing world
the real charm
kenneth williams
the erotic thriller unfaithful
is just garbage .
delivers the same old bad trip
artistic and muted , almost to the point of suffocation .
a mess as its director 's diabolical debut , mad cows
voice-over narrator
the floor
a daringly preposterous thesis
will likely enjoy this monster
stadium-seat
may find themselves stifling a yawn or two during the first hour
maternal
it 's not just the vampires that are damned in queen of the damned
either does n't notice when his story ends or just ca n't tear himself away from the characters
about nothing
the ultimate scorsese film
use
with a batch of appealing characters
i hate the feeling of having been slimed in the name of high art .
would n't make trouble
eisenstein 's potemkin
profanity and violence
translate
nice , harmless date film
like leafing through an album of photos accompanied by the sketchiest of captions .
dark humor , gorgeous exterior photography
expressionistic
solipsistic
kwan is a master of shadow , quietude , and room noise , and lan yu is a disarmingly lived-in movie
that you enjoy more because you 're one of the lucky few who sought it out
by the light comedic work of zhao benshan and the delicate ways of dong jie
take everyone
spends
in a bathing suit
's also cold , grey , antiseptic and emotionally desiccated .
unspeakably
very bright
chen films
... a sour little movie at its core ; an exploration of the emptiness that underlay the relentless gaiety of the 1920 's ...
hectic and homiletic
twentysomething
smart , sassy
ears and
become wearisome .
blows things
this one is not nearly as dreadful as expected .
the connections
easy , cynical
an unflappable '50s dignity
his machismo
with rare birds
the more you think about the movie
comes off as a pale successor .
really happened ? ''
languishing on a shelf somewhere
lionize its title character and exploit his anger
david and goliath story
before the end
that taymor , the avant garde director of broadway 's the lion king and the film titus , brings
a superfluous sequel ... plagued by that old familiar feeling of ` let 's get this thing over with ' : everyone has shown up at the appointed time and place , but visible enthusiasm is mighty hard to find
wickedly funny , visually engrossing , never boring , this movie
of human experience -- drama , conflict , tears and surprise -- that it transcends the normal divisions between fiction and nonfiction film
the santa clause 2 's plot
you wanting more
of sweet-and-sour insider movie that film buffs will eat up like so much gelati
is funny in the way that makes you ache with sadness -lrb- the way chekhov is funny -rrb- , profound without ever being self-important , warm without ever succumbing to sentimentality
the film knows what 's unique and quirky about canadians
knows the mistakes that bad movies make and is determined not to make them , and maybe that is nobility of a sort .
completely empty
an acceptable way to pass a little over an hour with moviegoers ages 8-10 ,
in the extreme
insinuating , for example , that in hollywood , only god speaks to the press
cutthroat world
figure out how to flesh either out
insulting
moved by this drama
an unprecedented tragedy
a matter of plumbing arrangements and mind games
just seems to kinda
one of -lrb- spears ' -rrb- music videos
pan nalin 's exposition is beautiful and mysterious , and the interviews that follow , with the practitioners of this ancient indian practice , are as subtle and as enigmatic .
that loves its characters and communicates something rather beautiful about human nature
connect the dots instead of having things all spelled out
hitting a comedic or satirical target
the lousy lead performances ... keep the movie from ever reaching the comic heights it obviously desired .
as long as you do n't try to look too deep into the story
cold and
, gender , race , and class
is a smorgasbord of soliloquies about nothing delivered by the former mr. drew barrymore .
, something is rotten in the state of california
it emerges as another key contribution to the flowering of the south korean cinema
for seagal
of the ` qatsi ' trilogy , directed by godfrey reggio ,
more damning --
nachtwey
you 'll want to crawl up your own \*\*\* in embarrassment
of goofy brits
's a feel-good movie about which you can actually feel good
urban
seeing because it 's so bad
84
with more mindless drivel
cute accents performing ages-old slapstick and unfunny tricks
jason is a killer who does n't know the meaning of the word ` quit . '
find stardom if mapquest emailed him point-to-point driving directions
moral ambiguity
in the genes
music you may not have heard before
and , in the end , not well enough
peace is possible
why , for instance , good things happen to bad people
mush
would rather
thin notion
actory concoctions , defined by childlike dimness and a handful of quirks
a chilly , brooding but quietly resonant psychological study of domestic tension and unhappiness .
con
is one of the year 's best films
the ticket cost
come with the warning ``
values
a different kind of love story -
one of -lrb- jaglom 's -rrb- better efforts
10 or 15
the blacklight crowd , way cheaper -lrb- and better -rrb-
none of which amounts to much of a story
to whet one 's appetite for the bollywood films
its elegantly colorful look and sound
's really not
of a truly magical movie
the sweet cinderella story
couple
that should be used to burn every print of the film
too many scenarios in which the hero might have an opportunity to triumphantly sermonize , and too few that allow us to wonder for ourselves if things will turn out okay .
if oscar had a category called best bad film you thought was going to be really awful but was n't , guys would probably be duking it out with the queen of the damned for the honor .
the lady and the duke represents the filmmaker 's lifelong concern with formalist experimentation in cinematic art .
of dumbed-down exercise in stereotypes that gives the -lrb- teen comedy -rrb-
takes its sweet time building
a moon
as a depression era hit-man in this dark tale of revenge
be thinking about going to see this movie
making such a tragedy
while that is a cliche
to his craft
for nice evening out
overcomes its visual hideousness
theorizing
tension , eloquence , spiritual challenge --
polanski has found the perfect material with which to address his own world war ii experience in his signature style .
as cutting , as witty or
say something about its subjects
tarantino imitations
craig bartlett and director tuck tucker
a semi-autobiographical film that 's so sloppily written and cast that you can not believe anyone more central to the creation of bugsy than the caterer had anything to do with it .
interested in anne geddes , john grisham , and thomas kincaid
a blip
a few points about modern man and his problematic quest for human connection
he does n't , however , deliver nearly enough of the show 's trademark style and flash .
a research paper
of romantic obsession
realized that no matter how fantastic reign of fire looked , its story was making no sense at all .
genial-rogue shtick
her film
a taut contest of wills between bacon and theron
proves once again he has n't lost his touch , bringing off a superb performance in an admittedly middling film .
a nonchallenging , life-affirming lesson
that the talented cast generally
the ethics
supposedly funny movie
deep south stories
based-on-truth stories
adult themes
, caustic
a hill in a trash can
= misery
to win a wide summer audience through word-of-mouth reviews and ,
so dull
is flawed
that most frightening of all movies --
dishes out
the story plays out slowly ,
you end up getting
dummies conformity
defines us all
ravishing costumes ,
underlines even the dullest tangents .
shame
while we want macdowell 's character to retrieve her husband , we have to ask whether her personal odyssey trumps the carnage that claims so many lives around her .
flawed humanity
by the dynamic first act
a tough beauty
with the hallucinatory drug culture of ` requiem for a dream
's never too late to believe in your dreams .
as subtle and
laden with plenty of baggage
ideal outlet
that will be best appreciated by those willing to endure its extremely languorous rhythms , waiting for happiness
well , it 's not as pathetic as the animal .
a chastity belt
the central story of brendan behan is that he was a bisexual sweetheart before he took to drink
is japanese
called animation
drag it down to mediocrity --
admitted egomaniac
its epic scope
'll find in this dreary mess .
drawn into the exotic world of belly dancing
should be served an eviction notice at every theater stuck with it
over-the-top , and amateurish
blood-soaked tragedy
seemed bored , cheering the pratfalls but little else
is scott 's convincing portrayal of roger the sad cad that really gives the film its oomph
the plot seems a bit on the skinny side
salvage
piercing domestic drama
uses them as markers for a series of preordained events
night and
a movie can be mindless without being the peak of all things insipid
recent cinematic history
tonal
of weighty revelations , flowery dialogue , and nostalgia for the past
tormented by his heritage
rehash
a climactic hero 's
populates his movie
a pulpy concept
that also does it by the numbers
ordinary and
fish lovers
politically potent
ingratiating
junkie
editor
necessary to hide new secretions from the parental units
to be greedy
a better movie experience
come up with an original idea for a teen movie
how the diplomat 's tweaked version of statecraft may have cost thousands and possibly millions of lives
inherent in how medical aid is made available to american workers
in which he and his improbably forbearing wife contend with craziness and child-rearing in los angeles
exactly , is fighting whom here
delicate treatment
more of : spirit , perception , conviction
extraordinary debut from josh koury .
accentuating
of rancid , well-intentioned , but shamelessly manipulative movie making
falls short in explaining the music and its roots
chocolate factory
ryan 's
brings awareness to an issue often overlooked -- women 's depression .
rhapsodize cynicism , with repetition and languorous slo-mo sequences , that glass 's dirgelike score becomes a fang-baring lullaby .
the original ringu
sustained intelligence from stanford and
its `` dead wife communicating from beyond the grave '' framework
telling a country skunk
together -lrb- time out and human resources -rrb-
is smart writing , skewed characters , and the title performance by kieran culkin
in thick clouds of denial
laced with liberal doses of dark humor , gorgeous exterior photography , and a stable-full of solid performances
as weakness
a first-time actor -rrb-
using
priggish , lethargically paced parable of renewal .
some plot blips
the creativity but without any more substance ...
garcia and the other actors help make the wobbly premise work .
satisfy the boom-bam crowd without a huge sacrifice of character and mood
a soap-opera quality twist in the last 20 minutes ... almost puts the kibosh on what is otherwise a sumptuous work of b-movie imagination .
a couple of great actors hamming it up
white-empowered police force
is remembering
old movies
takes big bloody chomps out of it
nothing can change while physical and psychological barriers keep the sides from speaking even one word to each other
mourns her tragedies in private and
one of those films that started with a great premise and then just fell apart .
impassive a manner as phoenix 's
i 'd watch these two together again in a new york minute .
exhilarating
brady
to bad people
rather chaotic
louiso lets the movie dawdle in classic disaffected-indie-film mode
dulls
shoulders its philosophical burden
's shot on digital video , whose tiny camera enables shafer to navigate spaces both large ... and small ... with considerable aplomb
's that good .
self-parody
burkinabe filmmaker dani kouyate 's reworking of a folk story whose roots go back to 7th-century oral traditions
filmmaker yvan attal
the host
what a great shame that such a talented director as chen kaige has chosen to make his english-language debut with a film
this might not seem like the proper cup of tea , however it is almost guaranteed that even the stuffiest cinema goers will laugh their \*\*\* off for an hour-and-a-half
animated epic
from the romance
otar
show-biz and media
too much syrup and
a rare window on an artistic collaboration
listless climb
went in front of the camera
history books
remarkable film
all starts to smack of a hallmark hall of fame , with a few four letter words thrown in that are generally not heard on television .
governance
possess the lack-of-attention span
i do
an entertaining documentary
the travail of thousands of vietnamese
wheezing
zero-dimensional , unlikable characters and hackneyed , threadbare comic setups
tap into a spiritual aspect of their characters ' suffering
to recognize it and deal with it
that the franchise 's best years are long past
the evidence before us
anyone should bother remembering it
who looks more like danny aiello these days
piano
those prone to indignation need not apply ; those susceptible to blue hilarity , step right up
an unexpectedly sweet story of
a standard police-oriented drama
dumbo
sought it
more substance
already on cable
fist
it is bad , but certainly not without merit as entertainment .
the uncertainty principle ,
danny aiello
circuit gets drawn into the party .
she 's a pretty woman ,
he reveals
, like its subjects , delivers the goods and audiences will have a fun , no-frills ride .
his son 's
to diminishing effect
uses a sensational , real-life 19th-century crime as a metaphor
unfolding a coherent , believable story in its zeal to spread propaganda
reyes ' word
big fat liar is a real charmer
for movies you grew up with
scotland looks wonderful , the fans are often funny fanatics ,
a genteel , prep-school quality
a sense of humor
are less than adorable
retread ,
its objective portrait of dreary
a not-so-divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood with a hefty helping of re-fried green tomatoes .
if languidly paced ,
mimics
threatens
the german film industry can not make a delightful comedy centering on food
his supple understanding of the role
to the experiences of most teenagers
joyous romp of a film .
it 's got some pretentious eye-rolling moments and it did n't entirely grab me , but there 's stuff here to like
of all time
become smug or sanctimonious
were doing 20 years ago .
all unfolds predictably
the prince
passable
weaknesses
the dramatic scenes
can only provide it with so much leniency .
is standard crime drama fare ... instantly forgettable and thoroughly dull
derrida is all but useless
the cary grant of room
enough puff
routine and rather silly .
the lady and the duke something of a theatrical air
any of these three actresses , nor their characters ,
nesbitt
events that set the plot in motion
while not quite `` shrek '' or `` monsters , inc. ''
that makes you
starring ben affleck
tackles its relatively serious subject with an open mind and considerable good cheer
overcomes its visual hideousness with a sharp script and strong performances .
the slight , pale mr. broomfield
navigates a fast fade into pomposity and pretentiousness
responsible for it
of those vanity projects
's little to recommend snow dogs , unless one considers cliched dialogue and perverse escapism a source of high hilarity
the mood remains oddly detached .
it is being dubbed
serious athletes
chuckling
's only one problem
there are many definitions of ` time waster '
visual splendour
its critical backlash and
of such a well loved classic
, really stupid
derived from a lobotomy
the dialogue and drama often food-spittingly
's the kind of movie
to the flashback of the original rape
the-loose banter of welcome to collinwood has a cocky , after-hours loopiness to it
terrific special effects and
of bewitched that takes place during spring break
also need movies like tim mccann 's revolution no. 9 .
a bravura performance
director dover kosashvili
on the all-too-familiar saga of the contemporary single woman
with moments out of an alice
leaks suspension
with this film that even 3 oscar winners ca n't overcome
mimetic approximation
nash
while failing to find a spark of its own
a reasonably good time
tasteless
repetitively
what you expect is just what you get ... assuming the bar of expectations has n't been raised above sixth-grade height .
than no chekhov
the real-life story is genuinely inspirational
while it forces you to ponder anew what a movie can be
their culture 's
-lrb- `` take care of my cat '' -rrb- is an honestly nice little film that takes us on an examination of young adult life in urban south korea through the hearts and minds of the five principals .
lowbrow outing
donald
you can see where big bad love is trying to go ,
for a year
austerity
that the audience will not notice the glaring triteness of the plot device
director lee has a true cinematic knack ,
is about as necessary as a hole in the head
word processor
collateral damage offers formula payback and the big payoff , but the explosions tend to simply hit their marks , pyro-correctly .
used to make movies , but also how they sometimes still can be made
obscenely
creates a fluid and mesmerizing sequence of images to match the words of nijinsky 's diaries
the halloween series
only type
teenage movies
is haunting ...
allows us to be transported into the life of wladyslaw szpilman , who is not only a pianist , but a good human being
is a convincing one ,
begins in saigon in 1952
assaultive
set ups
dumb , insulting , or childish
as a remake
festival in cannes nails hard - boiled hollywood argot with a bracingly nasty accuracy
might enjoy this
aimed at mom and dad 's wallet
unforced
much rather
emphasizes style over character and substance
the star-making machinery of tinseltown
where self-promotion ends and the truth begins
who we want to help -- or hurt
chronically mixed
sunny
in emotional texture
those movies that make us
sufficient
its 2002 children 's - movie competition
there are some movies that hit you from the first scene
's been cobbled together onscreen
documentaries at the sundance film festival
stock up on silver bullets for director neil marshall 's intense freight train of a film . '
niccol the filmmaker
detailed down
to find himself
become apparent that the franchise 's best years are long past
jarecki and gibney
boredom never takes hold .
so graceless and devoid
there 's no reason to miss interview with the assassin
slap her - she 's not funny
acting styles and onscreen personas
it diverting
a meaty plot and well-developed characters have been sacrificed for skin and flash that barely fizzle
whoopee-cushion
the clothes
fall prey
of becoming a better person through love
that really , really , really good things can come in enormous packages
a breathtaking adventure for all ages , spirit tells its poignant and uplifting story in a stunning fusion of music and images .
as bad a film
that could make a person who has lived her life half-asleep suddenly wake up and take notice
older fans
the tale -- like its central figure , vivi -- is just a little bit hard to love .
an insultingly inept and artificial examination
the whole film has this sneaky feel to it -- as if the director is trying to dupe the viewer into taking it all as very important simply because the movie is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product .
the film , flaws
grisly and engagingly quixotic
essentially ruined -- or
meeting , even
see it for his performance if nothing else .
compared to his series of spectacular belly flops both on and off the screen
with a `` spy kids '' sequel opening next week , why bother with a contemptible imitator starring a `` snl '' has-been acting like an 8-year-old channeling roberto benigni ?
difficult relationships
gets us too drunk on the party favors to sober us up with the transparent attempts at moralizing
a creative sequel
transported into the life of wladyslaw szpilman , who is not only a pianist , but a good human being
director john schultz colors the picture in some evocative shades .
keep the story compelling
it 's this rich and luscious
1973
ferrara 's best film
steve oedekerk is , alas , no woody allen .
distinction
contemporaries
strangely schizo cartoon
the first bond movie in ages that is n't fake fun
modeled
as difficult for the audience
a smile ,
it wears its heart on the sleeve of its gaudy hawaiian shirt .
that end
psychological and philosophical material
is a movie where the most notable observation is how long you 've been sitting still
thoughtless , random , superficial humour and a lot of very bad scouse accents
given its labor day weekend upload
you 'll forget about it by monday , though , and if they 're old enough to have developed some taste , so will your kids .
is trying to dupe the viewer into taking it all as very important simply because the movie is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product
be surprised if ba , murdock and rest of the a-team were seen giving chase in a black and red van
a hit -
brilliant gag
many of the actors throw off a spark or two when they first appear
flippant as lock , stock and two smoking barrels
from our own
of his particular talents
a text to ` lick , '
exercise in sham actor workshops and an affected malaise .
love , memory , history
a compelling yarn
par with the first one
unfathomable question
most brilliant
all-star reunions
blessed
boring and obvious
impossible spot
some of its repartee
, magnificent to behold in its sparkling beauty yet in reality it 's one tough rock .
flamboyant in some movies and artfully restrained in others , 65-year-old jack nicholson could be looking at his 12th oscar nomination by proving that he 's now , more than ever , choosing his roles with the precision of the insurance actuary .
the limitations
america 's culture of fear
in that sense is a movie that deserves recommendation
no , it 's not as single-minded as john carpenter 's original
its compassionate spirit soars every bit as high
being too bleak , too pessimistic and too unflinching
masala .
as banal as the telling may be
repetitive scenes
excruciating demonstration
the studio 's animated classics
parody
made the first one charming
it 's not life-affirming -- its vulgar and mean
lingual and
finds its moviegoing pleasures in the tiny events that could make a person who has lived her life half-asleep suddenly wake up and take notice .
they are having so much fun
lushly
repetitively stretched out to feature length , awash in self-consciously flashy camera effects , droning house music and flat , flat dialogue
not a classic , but a movie the kids will want to see over and over again .
definitely a step in the right direction
was better than saving private ryan
manic and
there 's no doubting that this is a highly ambitious and personal project for egoyan , but it 's also one that , next to his best work , feels clumsy and convoluted
his girl friday ,
that has seen certain trek films
combine into one terrific story with lots of laughs .
awesome work : ineffable , elusive , yet inexplicably powerful
esther seems to remain an unchanged dullard
brown sugar
captivates as it
wildly erratic
schaeffer 's film never settles into the light-footed enchantment the material needs , and the characters ' quirks and foibles never jell into charm .
of 2002
what is the filmmakers ' point ?
this movie ... does n't deserve the energy it takes to describe how bad it is .
with repetition
its material
a lot like the imaginary sport it projects onto the screen -- loud , violent and mindless .
a fifty car pileup of cliches
especially if you 're in the mood for something more comfortable than challenging
backstage must-see
plays like clueless does south fork .
of his rental car
intensely romantic , thought-provoking and even an engaging mystery
searches -lrb- vainly , i think -rrb-
waiting for
fully exploit the comic elements of the premise , making the proceedings more bizarre than actually amusing
murder and
managing
load
fails to fascinate
, a dark little morality tale disguised as a romantic comedy .
the match that should be used to burn every print of the film
parents may even find that it goes by quickly , because it has some of the funniest jokes of any movie this year , including those intended for adults .
sprawl
even one minute
a disappointment
well-formed
a rock
worth a look by those on both sides of the issues , if only for the perspective it offers
emptiness and
romantic quadrangle
playing more than one role just
the humanizing stuff that will probably sink the film for anyone who does n't think about percentages all day long
undo
bullets
gives give a solid , anguished performance that eclipses nearly everything else she 's ever done
in its splendor
the best part
makes it all the more compelling .
zealand coming-of-age movie
did this viewer feel enveloped in a story that , though meant to be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication to a common goal , never seems to leave the lot .
of the best short story writing
black mayhem
in your face for two hours
poorly written , murky and weakly acted
that no amount of earnest textbook psychologizing can bridge
us right into the center of that world
refugee camps
has its share of arresting images .
shines through every frame
class warfare
mostly to the tongue-in-cheek attitude of the screenplay
establishes a wonderfully creepy mood .
if anything , see it for karen black , who camps up a storm as a fringe feminist conspiracy theorist named dirty dick .
root
good teachers being more valuable in the way they help increase an average student 's self-esteem
relatively slow to come to the point
the exit sign
go faster
politically charged tapestry
explosive subject matter
its utter sincerity
about ten minutes
wallace is smart to vary the pitch of his movie , balancing deafening battle scenes with quieter domestic scenes of women back home receiving war department telegrams .
survival wrapped in the heart-pounding suspense of a stylish psychological thriller
survive the hothouse emotions of teendom
when he goes out into public , to avoid being recognized as the man who bilked unsuspecting moviegoers
to disguise it as an unimaginative screenwriter 's invention
physical
steve buscemi and rosario dawson
the 1989 paradiso will prefer this new version
a tired , unimaginative and derivative variation
by the wholesome twist of a pesky mother
all the filmmakers
finds the ideal outlet for his flick-knife diction in the role of roger swanson .
to attract teenagers
going to show up soon
will amuse or entertain them
put in service of of others
the best didacticism is one carried by a strong sense of humanism , and bertrand tavernier 's oft-brilliant safe conduct -lrb- `` laissez-passer '' -rrb- wears its heart on its sleeve
do much with its template
's a boom-box of a movie that might have been titled ` the loud and the ludicrous '
at the thought of an ancient librarian whacking a certain part of a man 's body
vincent tick , but perhaps any definitive explanation for it would have felt like a cheat
room for editing
concrete story and
with even a trace of dramatic interest
a dashing and resourceful hero ; a lisping , reptilian villain ; big fights ; big hair
the annoyance of that chatty fish
should definitely
avoid the ghetto of sentimental chick-flicks
ali
a sleep-inducingly slow-paced crime drama
something as splendid-looking as this particular film
to learn , to grow
retreat and
a solid , spooky entertainment worthy of the price of a ticket
keep punching up the mix
is mesmerizing
trade
arnold is not , nor will he be , back
the burning man ethos
a ho-hum affair ,
an oddity , to be sure , but one that you might wind up remembering with a degree of affection rather than revulsion .
a genuinely funny ensemble
make it as much fun
this superficially loose , larky documentary
, sloppy
familiar ''
breaks the mood with absurdly inappropriate ` comedy ' scenes
the first half of gangster no. 1 drips with style
just too bratty for sympathy
a time machine , a journey back to your childhood , when cares melted away in the dark theater
social observation
not only a coming-of-age story and cautionary parable , but also a perfectly rendered period piece
is also
before becoming mired in sentimentality
an intelligent romantic thriller
political and psychological thriller
as well-written as sexy beast , not as gloriously flippant as lock , stock and two smoking barrels , but
almost entirely witless and inane ,
of something other
style adventure that plays like a bad soap opera , with passable performances from everyone in the cast
of jaglom 's own profession
it just enough
bucket
lilo & stitch has a number of other assets to commend it to movie audiences both innocent and jaded .
overbearing and over-the-top as the family
katzenberg
an amusement
even when
oh , james !
one thing perfectly clear
the worst -- and only -- killer website movie of this or any other year
the kind of movie that leaves vague impressions and a nasty aftertaste but little clear memory of its operational mechanics .
groupie\/scholar peter bogdanovich
great script
preposterously
triple x
the artist 's
nice album
the dubious distinction
this is more a case of ` sacre bleu ! '
of my cat ''
needed more emphasis
sitcom-worthy
celebrated wonder
without much energy or tension
whiffle-ball epic
but it 's a rushed , slapdash , sequel-for-the-sake - of-a-sequel with less than half the plot and ingenuity
direct-to-video stuff
why the whole is so often less than the sum of its parts in today 's hollywood
was reading the minds of the audience .
some fine
it 's dark but has wonderfully funny moments ; you care about the characters ;
in its own floundering way
is undeniable
conservative
a puzzle whose pieces do not fit .
give-me-an-oscar kind
from the choppy editing to the annoying score to ` special effects ' by way of replacing objects in a character 's hands below the camera line
about documentaries in which underdogs beat the odds and the human spirit triumphs
full frontal , which opens today nationwide , could almost be classified as a movie-industry satire , but it lacks the generous inclusiveness that is the genre 's definitive , if disingenuous , feature .
undying
vin diesel ,
speculative history , as much an exploration of the paranoid impulse
all of this unpleasantness
metaphorical
bogdanovich puts history in perspective and ,
relatively nothing
an institution
flight
the plot of the comeback curlers is n't very interesting actually
's already a joke in the united states
to be missing a great deal of the acerbic repartee of the play
horror flick
strong filmmaking requires a clear sense of purpose , and in that oh-so-important category , the four feathers comes up short
why animation is such a perfect medium for children , because of the way it allows the mind to enter and accept another world
winks
wisely decided to let crocodile hunter steve irwin do what he does best , and fashion a story around him .
aspirations of social upheaval
an astounding performance
to please the eye
some are fascinating
staggeringly
most consumers
this is likely to cause massive cardiac arrest if taken in large doses .
stay with you
the self-esteem of employment and the shame of losing a job
mainstream audience
assures
remains a ponderous and pretentious endeavor that 's unfocused and tediously exasperating
as you can get
esther blossom
on `` the other '' and `` the self
robbed and replaced
of the yiddish theater
chris rock , ' ` anthony hopkins ' and ` terrorists '
arts and
same song , second verse , coulda been better , but it coulda been worse
virulent and foul-natured
with its jerky hand-held camera and documentary feel , bloody sunday is a sobering recount of a very bleak day in derry .
the bottom of the pool with an utterly incompetent conclusion
catching solely
it all was , and started doing nothing but reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations , thinking urgently as the protagonists struggled , feeling at the mercy of its inventiveness , gasping at its visual delights
a troubadour , his acolytes
light nor
of this calibre
been perpetrated here
about eve
it 's no lie --
slightly naughty , just-above-average off
post viewing discussion ,
to hold onto what 's left of his passe ' chopsocky glory
clever credits roll
that were once amusing
come away wishing , though , that the movie spent a lot less time trying to make a credible case for reports from the afterlife and a lot more time on the romantic urgency that 's at the center of the story .
explosions , jokes , and sexual innuendoes abound .
spy action flick with antonio banderas and lucy liu never comes together .
was once
are they
shot for the big screen .
, satisfying
`` simone , ''
behold
gives the film
make a few points about modern man and his problematic quest for human connection
of the character to unearth the quaking essence of passion , grief and fear
it may ... work as a jaunt down memory lane for teens and young adults who grew up on televised scooby-doo shows or reruns .
it 's a hellish , numbing experience to watch
works with a two star script
a movie that the less charitable might describe as a castrated
the dry humor
the philosophical musings of the dialogue jar against the tawdry soap opera antics of the film 's action in a way that is surprisingly enjoyable .
to hope that the eventual dvd release will offer subtitles and the original italian-language soundtrack
is a picture that maik , the firebrand turned savvy ad man , would be envious of
ensemble comedy
a remarkable film by bernard rose
mostly leaves him shooting blanks
is like cold porridge with only the odd enjoyably chewy lump .
every pore
been attached to before
medical aid is made available to american workers
who sought it out
this low-rent -- and even lower-wit -- rip-off of the farrelly brothers ' oeuvre gets way too mushy -- and in a relatively short amount of time .
coating
takes its title
recharged
flickering out by its perfunctory conclusion
timely , tongue-in-cheek profile
of oscar wilde 's classic satire
black-owned record label
wonder what the point of it is
little enthusiasm for such antique pulp
that 's as entertaining as it is instructive
emigre
testud
by a noticeable lack of pace
dean 's mannerisms and self-indulgence
surrounded by 86 minutes of overly-familiar and poorly-constructed comedy .
frat-boy
huge , heavy topics
seem to be in two different movies
is a third-person story now , told by hollywood , and much more ordinary for it
stand on their own
unshapely look
marveling
right-thinking ideology
make for great cinema
a weak and ineffective ghost story without a conclusion or pay off .
patience , respect and affection
it does cathartic truth telling
kangaroo jack about to burst across america 's winter movie screens
climactic shootout
must ride roughshod over incompetent cops to get his man
the story is told from paul 's perspective
a movie that gets under your skin
assault
a deft , delightful mix of sulky teen drama and overcoming-obstacles sports-movie triumph
caring
either the obviousness of it all or its stupidity or maybe even its inventiveness
amazement
glimpse into the mysteries of human behavior .
, worse ,
one thing you have to give them credit for : the message of the movie is consistent with the messages espoused in the company 's previous video work .
dull thriller
harry
have been an eerie thriller
satisfactorily
the little guys
no pun intended
a paunchy midsection , several plodding action sequences
a slick ,
most addicted to film
a movie-movie
comes across as a fairly weak retooling
the possible exception of elizabeth hurley 's breasts
doug pray 's
bros. costumer
chords
the truth
its occasional charms are not to be dismissed .
duking it out
two bodies
for de niro 's participation
will probably be in wedgie heaven
look more like stereotypical caretakers and moral teachers , instead of serious athletes
the gambles
is too short
for sanctimoniousness
chick cartoon tracts
relayed
unless you 're a fanatic , the best advice is : ` scooby ' do n't .
cgi aliens and super heroes
such a worthless film
the strange
wrapped up in his own idiosyncratic strain of kitschy goodwill
strives
its paint fights , motorized scooter chases
is essentially a `` dungeons and dragons '' fantasy with modern military weaponry
this is not chabrol 's best
doltish and
, neurosis and nervy
unfortunately
for a couple of hours
love , lust ,
's a sit down
about growing up in a dysfunctional family
little more than punishment
could n't come up with a better script
tells you
is your film
vivid , convincing
like a promising work-in-progress
released the outtakes theatrically
cinematography and exhilarating point-of-view shots and fewer slow-motion ` grandeur ' shots and quick-cut edits that often detract from the athleticism
find the oddest places to dwell
vampire chronicles
this is a very ambitious project for a fairly inexperienced filmmaker ,
too grave for youngsters
hollywood film
the characters or plot-lines
it 's entertaining enough and worth a look
my sweet has so many flaws it would be easy for critics to shred it .
composer
walk to remember
comes to resemble the kind of soft-core twaddle you 'd expect to see on showtime 's ` red shoe diaries . '
each story is built on a potentially interesting idea ,
the notion
does n't sustain its initial promise with a jarring , new-agey tone creeping into the second half
one of the most entertaining bonds in years
good little movie
finding entertainment in the experiences of zishe and the fiery presence of hanussen
are an absolute joy .
in there 's
, it 's hard to figure the depth of these two literary figures , and even the times in which they lived .
to want to put for that effort
delicious dialogue
those ` alternate reality '
that it is being dubbed
h -rrb-
is so rich with period minutiae
a much shorter cut
we 're supposed to shriek
even one word
's far from a frothy piece
-lrb- allen 's -rrb- been making piffle for a long while ,
the corporate circus that is the recording industry in the current climate of mergers and downsizing
in swank apartments , clothes and parties
nothing short of a great one
be going on inside each trailer park you drive past -- even if it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster
a basic , credible compassion
it ends
ascertain whether the film is , at its core , deeply pessimistic or quietly hopeful
not be swept up in invincible and overlook its drawbacks
gives it a sturdiness and solidity that we 've long associated with washington
welsh
wanted to update her beloved genre for the thousands of indians who fancy themselves too sophisticated for the cheese-laced spectacles that pack 'em in on the subcontinent
to really stay afloat for its just under ninety minute running time
is one of those movies .
of perversity , comedy and romance
old coke
continuity errors
a film about a teen in love with his stepmom
philadelphia and
john malkovich 's reedy consigliere
intermittently powerful
might want to look it up
low-life
the ups and downs
a beguiling evocation of the quality that keeps dickens evergreen : the exuberant openness with which he expresses our most basic emotions .
may be as history
's meandering , low on energy , and too eager to be quirky at moments when a little old-fashioned storytelling would come in handy
good actors , good poetry and
martinet
that perverse element of the kafkaesque
late-night cable sexploitation
coal is n't as easy to come by as it used to be and this would be a worthy substitute for naughty children 's stockings
without sentimentalizing it or denying its brutality , transforms that reality into a lyrical and celebratory vision
is worth watching as it develops
it still cuts all the way down to broken bone .
, cinema paradiso stands as one of the great films about movie love .
lone
stylish but steady ,
actor and
sultry evening
of favor
the logical , unforced continuation
that , this performance or that
her bjorkness
its recycled aspects , implausibility , and
's right to raise his own children .
on the premise
more celluloid testimonial
of squabbling working-class spouses
even less capable
and the viewers
little objectivity
which is better than most of the writing in the movie
comes when he falls about ten feet onto his head
its use of the thriller form to examine the labyrinthine ways in which people 's lives cross and change ,
a sweet and enjoyable fantasy
him the film 's moral compass
inspiration and
'll be rewarded with some fine acting .
are not to be dismissed .
screams out ` amateur ' in almost every frame
mayhem and
the material is slight
an older one
made about an otherwise appalling , and downright creepy , subject -- a teenage boy in love
do that is really funny
that life
from shifting in your chair too often
of every scene
make enough
between human urges
does mostly hold one 's interest
, this excursion into the epicenter of percolating mental instability is not easily dismissed or forgotten .
of journalistic work that draws a picture of a man for whom political expedience became a deadly foreign policy
whoopee-cushion effort
`` one look at a girl in tight pants and big tits and you turn stupid ? ''
gave
story , character and comedy bits are too ragged to ever fit smoothly together
christine
it made its original release date last fall
morning tv
the charismatic jackie chan to
it 's a spirited film and a must-see
deliver remarkable performances .
're rooting for the film to hurry up and get to its subjects ' deaths just so the documentary will be over
some are fascinating and others are not , and in the end , it is almost a good movie .
invited
offer much more than the series
downward spiral
me without you '' is a probing examination of a female friendship set against a few dynamic decades .
rousing
achival film
a film you will never forget -- that you should never forget
spiced
is lacking any real emotional impact
refreshing and comical spin
were written by somebody else
that 's going on here
slow-paced
anything special ,
be exceptional to justify a three hour running time
20 years ago
floating away
's not half-bad .
it 's not scary in the slightest .
a series of perfect black pearls clicking together to form a string
involved in the process
, as in real life , we 're never sure how things will work out
quirky ,
yakusho , as always , is wonderful as the long-faced sad sack ... and his chemistry with shimizu is very believable
michael idemoto
there is something in full frontal , i guess , about artifice and acting and how it distorts reality for people who make movies and watch them , but
almost certainly bore most audiences into their own brightly colored dreams .
around some flawed but rather unexceptional women , emerging with a fine character study that 's short on plot but rich in the tiny revelations of real life
just does n't have anything really interesting to say .
ghetto
that men can embrace
a cartoon in the end
of themselves and their clients
the poor quality of pokemon 4 ever is any indication
country skunk
` dragonfly ' dwells on crossing-over mumbo jumbo , manipulative sentimentality , and sappy dialogue .
solid movie
tackling a low-budget movie in which inexperienced children play the two main characters might not be the best way to cut your teeth in the film industry
every cheap trick in the book trying to make the outrage
too fancy , not too filling , not too fluffy , but definitely tasty and sweet
tear-stained vintage shirley temple script
by a basic , credible compassion
wince in embarrassment and others , thanks to the actors
last week 's
blue crush , a late-summer surfer girl entry ,
where bowling for columbine is at its most valuable
give the transcendent performance sonny needs to overcome gaps in character development and story logic
the third kind
tense scenes
managing to steal a movie not only from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb
if you are curious to see the darker side of what 's going on with young tv actors -lrb- dawson leery did what ?!? -rrb- , or see some interesting storytelling devices , you might want to check it out
is too blatant
ron howard 's
expedience
people who have never picked a lock
ad i suffered and bled on the hard ground of ia drang
movies dominated by cgi aliens and super heroes
failing to compensate for the paper-thin characterizations and facile situations
makes the case for a strong education and good teachers being more valuable in the way they help increase an average student 's self-esteem , and not strictly in the knowledge imparted .
one of the best looking and stylish
a popcorn film , not a must-own
other words , about
though intrepid in exploring an attraction that crosses sexual identity , ozpetek falls short in showing us antonia 's true emotions ... but
shakespeare 's -rrb-
very funny , heartwarming film
a budget
kin
then you 'd do well to check this one out because it 's straight up twin peaks action ...
in basic black
sense-of-humour failure
any cost
sincere mess
's only one way
a con artist
twenty years
is affecting at times
it is about the need to stay in touch with your own skin , at 18 or 80
machinations
you realize there 's no place for this story to go but down
such a companionable couple
potato
seen on-screen
is whether these ambitions , laudable in themselves , justify a theatrical simulation of the death camp of auschwitz ii-birkenau
of a masterpiece -- and a challenging one
the wasted potential
the triviality of the story
the plot 's
so grainy and rough , so dependent on being ` naturalistic ' rather than carefully lit and set up
a potentially good comic premise and
jennifer lopez
a weird , arresting little ride .
though .
you wanting to abandon the theater
enters
where the film falters is in its tone .
bang your head on the seat in front of you , at its cluelessness , at its idiocy
if s&m seems like a strange route to true love , maybe it is , but it 's to this film 's -lrb- and its makers ' -rrb- credit that we believe that that 's exactly what these two people need to find each other -- and themselves .
a small independent film suffering from a severe case of hollywood-itis .
an unsettling , memorable cinematic experience that does its predecessors proud .
you 'd have a 90-minute , four-star movie
both adults
causes of anti-semitism ever seen on screen
suppression
that craven endorses they simply because this movie makes his own look much better by comparison
how complex international terrorism is
those living
vu
determined , ennui-hobbled slog
their drawers to justify a film
its exquisite acting , inventive screenplay , mesmerizing music , and
bad bluescreen
am trying to break your heart
hit that may strain adult credibility
a more than satisfactory amount
torture
for a non-narrative feature
every cliche in the war movie compendium across its indulgent two-hour-and-fifteen-minute length
elegant film
used to make movies , but
has no point
has a film 's title served such dire warning
ponderous awfulness of its script
a different and emotionally reserved type of survival story -- a film less about refracting all of world war ii through the specific conditions of one man , and more about that man
what a vast enterprise has been marshaled in the service of such a minute idea .
occasionally loud and offensive , but more often , it simply lulls you into a gentle waking coma .
about a young chinese woman , ah na , who has come to new york city to replace past tragedy with the american dream
star\/producer salma hayek and director julie taymor have infused frida with a visual style unique and inherent to the titular character 's paintings and in the process created a masterful work of art of their own .
the stripped-down dramatic constructs , austere imagery and
zone
then you 'll enjoy the hot chick .
by a hollywood studio
plot or
achieves its main strategic objective :
arteta directs one of the best ensemble casts of the year
parker and co-writer catherine di napoli
is a poem to the enduring strengths of women
liberating
in service
fans and producers descend upon utah each january to ferret out the next great thing
crassly reductive
wait for it to hit cable .
is needed to live a rich and full life
seems to have forgotten everything he ever knew about generating suspense
their children
treats his women -- as dumb , credulous , unassuming , subordinate subjects
tell you everything you need to know about all the queen 's men
husband-and-wife disaster
nifty twists
see another car chase , explosion or gunfight again
it actually makes the heart soar
dry humor and jarring shocks , plus
been thoroughly debated in the media
generate any interest in an unsympathetic hero caught up in an intricate plot that while cleverly worked out , can not overcome blah characters
has at last
on her defiance of the saccharine
in a low , smoky and inviting sizzle
this is a nicely handled affair , a film about human darkness but etched with a light -lrb- yet unsentimental -rrb- touch .
few modest laughs
film that suffers because of its many excesses .
early-on
her life with the imagery in her paintings
comes into its own in the second half .
what makes shanghai ghetto move beyond a good , dry , reliable textbook and what allows it to rank with its worthy predecessors
about memory and regret
eminently forgettable
through a caucasian perspective
challenged getting their fair shot in the movie business
's trying to say
a flop with the exception of about six gags that really work
brisk hack
middle section
as the chatter of parrots raised on oprah
share his story so compellingly with us is a minor miracle
plateau
of a sleeper success
partly a schmaltzy , by-the-numbers romantic comedy , partly a shallow rumination on the emptiness of success -- and entirely soulless .
its weighty themes are too grave for youngsters ,
beautifully produced film
let 's face it
-rrb- does n't so much phone in his performance as fax it .
a solid , anguished performance
equilibrium
an appalling ` ace ventura ' rip-off that somehow manages to bring together kevin pollak , former wrestler chyna and dolly parton
, the movie possesses its own languorous charm .
of most battered women
with the transparent attempts at moralizing
some blondes , -lrb- diggs -rrb-
one that , next to his best work , feels clumsy and convoluted
fraser
bolstered by exceptional performances
in fact , even better .
a brilliant college student --
egoyan 's
population
nerds sequel
than being about something
a bunch of strung-together tv episodes
arresting images
10 minutes
thoughtful
the ability to think
is good all round , but what really sets the film apart is debrauwer 's refusal to push the easy emotional buttons .
drags the film down
for illustrating the merits of fighting hard for something that really matters
should pay reparations to viewers
the difficulties
with an adequate reason why we should pay money for what we can get on television for free
gender-provoking philosophy
jules
whodunit level
blanket statements and dime-store ruminations
physical and psychological barriers
wal-mart
sometimes
morals
and thought-provoking film
in line
psychological drama , sociological reflection , and high-octane thriller
by a winning family story
best story
a really cool bit
a worldly-wise and very funny script
is painterly
hard and
clayburgh and tambor are charming performers ;
nice , light treat
frailty '' starts out like a typical bible killer story
of things that elevate `` glory '' above most of its ilk , most notably the mere presence of duvall
excessively
home movie gone haywire
the awful complications of one
shamelessly resorting to pee-related sight gags that might even cause tom green a grimace ; still , myer 's energy and the silliness of it all eventually prevail
ford effortlessly filled with authority
bra
to pass without reminding audiences that it 's only a movie
so much about the film is loopy and ludicrous ... that it could have been a hoot in a bad-movie way if the laborious pacing and endless exposition had been tightened .
hard to say who might enjoy this
a confusing sudden finale that 's likely to irk viewers
among the chief reasons brown sugar is such a sweet and sexy film
the ins and outs
highly predictable
the film is a hilarious adventure and
touching love story
an inept , tedious spoof of '70s kung fu pictures , it contains almost enough chuckles for a three-minute sketch , and no more .
giant william randolph hearst
the narrator and the other characters try to convince us that acting transfigures esther , but
cogent
is a dazzling , remarkably unpretentious reminder of what -lrb- evans -rrb- had , lost , and got back .
the point of it is
side stories
big way
without cribbing any of their intelligence
camouflage how bad his movie is
attract for no better reason than that the screenplay demands it
wang xiaoshuai directs this intricately structured and well-realized drama that presents a fascinating glimpse of urban life and the class warfare that embroils two young men .
9-11 terrorist attacks
with all the dysfunctional family dynamics one could wish for
to fully endear itself to american art house audiences
the most brilliant work in this genre since the 1984 uncut version of sergio leone 's flawed but staggering once upon a time in america .
gives devastating testimony to both people 's capacity for evil and their heroic capacity for good .
oftentimes funny
has none of the visual wit of the previous pictures
a heartbreakingly thoughtful minor classic , the work of a genuine and singular artist .
that still leaves shockwaves
a powerful political message
enhances
high drama , disney-style - a wing and a prayer and a hunky has-been pursuing his castle in the sky .
of an allegedly inspiring and easily marketable flick
trash cinema
proves simultaneously harrowing and uplifting
a rousing success nor a blinding
than filmmaking skill
imaxy
had n't already seen
pratfalls but little
professional film
at beachcombing verismo
bille august
it is worth searching out .
hunky
shows that some studios firmly believe that people have lost the ability to think and will forgive any shoddy product as long as there 's a little girl-on-girl action
cardiac
just as endearing and easy to watch
honest poetry
longest yard
or insurance company office
is serry 's ability to take what is essentially a contained family conflict and put it into a much larger historical context
watch for about thirty seconds before you say to yourself , `
for conveying the way tiny acts of kindness make ordinary life survivable
of ineptly
wise and elegiac ...
nobody in the viewing audience
for the film 's publicists
1920 's
proving that he 's now , more than ever , choosing his roles with the precision of the insurance actuary
why i have given it a one-star rating
that is constantly being interrupted by elizabeth hurley in a bathing suit
will pronounce his next line
do as best you can with a stuttering script .
a modest if encouraging return
more attuned to the anarchist maxim that ` the urge to destroy is also a creative urge ' ,
done up in post-tarantino pop-culture riffs
such that the lack of linearity is the point of emotional and moral departure for protagonist alice
will be a good -lrb- successful -rrb- rental .
was essentially , by campaign 's end , an extended publicity department
dating comedy with ` issues ' to simplify
easy sanctimony , formulaic thrills
a worthy departure
could just feel the screenwriter at every moment ` tap , tap , tap , tap , tapping away ' on this screenplay
deeply authentic
the silly spy vs. spy film
a powerful though flawed movie ,
of its way to introduce obstacles for him to stumble over
presented in such a lousy way , complete with some of the year 's -lrb- unintentionally -rrb- funniest moments , that it 's impossible to care
steeped in '50s sociology , pop culture or movie lore
forgive
barely gets by on its artistic merits
most admirable quality
makes less sense than the bruckheimeresque american action flicks it emulates
is he has no character , loveable or otherwise
a strong script
a florid biopic
celebrates the group 's playful spark of nonconformity
solid , satisfying fare
to prevent itself from succumbing to its own bathos
another movie which presumes that high school social groups are at war , let alone conscious of each other 's existence .
first-time director
for reverence and a little wit
watch the film
it 's hard to quibble with a flick boasting this many genuine cackles , but notorious c.h.o. still feels like a promising work-in-progress .
of those movies barely registering a blip on the radar screen of 2002
unlikable , uninteresting , unfunny ,
need not apply .
the visceral sensation
warner bros. giant chuck jones ,
helps create a complex , unpredictable character
with a hammer
surely read the catcher in the rye but clearly suffers from dyslexia
extra-dry office comedy
to bang your head on the seat in front of you , at its cluelessness , at its idiocy , at its utterly misplaced earnestness
created a provocative
thought out encounter than the original could ever have hoped to be
flimsy ending
a loss that shatters her cheery and tranquil suburban life
the empire
glorified
are more interesting ways of dealing with the subject
who did what to whom and why
pork
the rock 's fighting skills
thrill
the feature-length stretch
only bit
than you might think
gripping performances by lane and gere are what will keep them awake
talked all the way through it
for a quick resolution
impression
... one of the more influential works of the ` korean new wave ' .
there , done that ... a thousand times already , and better
the original was released in 1987
stopped
too neat and
that takes nearly three hours to unspool
less charitable
issues ''
the impulses
poignant japanese epic
commerce , tourism , historical pageants ,
an hour 's worth
spied with my little eye ... a mediocre collection of cookie-cutter action scenes and
fatal attraction '
thumbing
warm and exotic .
farce ,
goes to show
in their closed-off nationalist reality
submerging it in a hoary love triangle
has the sizzle of old news that has finally found the right vent -lrb- accurate
a sleep-inducingly slow-paced crime drama with clumsy dialogue , heavy-handed phoney-feeling sentiment , and an overly-familiar set of plot devices .
nouvelle
kwan is a master of shadow , quietude , and room noise ,
around the
to tolerate this insipid , brutally clueless film
even a hint of joy , preferring to focus on the humiliation of martin as he defecates in bed and urinates on the plants at his own birthday party
whitaker 's misfit artist is concerned
i can channel one of my greatest pictures , drunken master
right conditions
as the monster
cannon 's confidence and
trump
such unrelenting dickensian decency
d. lee
blended
those jack chick cartoon tracts that always ended with some hippie getting
hop fantasy
that did not figure out a coherent game
avoid
by its predictable plot and paper-thin supporting characters
goofy grandeur
sidesteps them at the same time
tainted by cliches , painful improbability and murky points
restate it to the point of ridiculousness
new england characters
been something special
of constant smiles and frequent laughter
of cartoons derived from tv shows , but hey arnold
for the cheese-laced spectacles that pack 'em in on the subcontinent
a soap-opera quality twist in the last 20 minutes
it -rrb- highlights not so much the crime lord 's messianic bent
resist his pleas
easily skippable hayseeds-vs
big twists ''
gets old quickly .
slc high command
top of a foundering performance
conceive of anyone who has reached puberty actually finding the characters in slackers or their antics amusing , let alone funny
than evelyn
the greatest plays of the last 100 years
the end result does no justice to the story itself
crafty
cheesy backdrops , ridiculous action sequences
of your seat a couple of times
a conventional , but well-crafted film about a historic legal battle in ireland over a man
on its artistic merits
the slack execution
get an ugly , mean-spirited lashing out by an adult who 's apparently been forced by his kids to watch too many barney videos
the waldo salt screenwriting award
make ordinary life survivable
as cover for the absence of narrative continuity
a beautiful film to watch
a recycled and dumbed-down version
but several movies have - take heart .
may well be the year 's best and most unpredictable comedy .
lampoon film
the kind of entertainment that parents love to have their kids
stop-and-start
mark mr. twohy 's emergence
is simply a lazy exercise in bad filmmaking that asks you to not only suspend your disbelief but your intelligence as well .
, they 'll be too busy cursing the film 's strategically placed white sheets .
expressing the way many of us live -- someplace between consuming self-absorption and
is garcia , who perfectly portrays the desperation of a very insecure man .
in the film , which gives you an idea just how bad it was
like adventure
a hit - and-miss affair , consistently amusing but not as outrageous or funny as cho may have intended or as imaginative as one might have hoped .
the confusion
, and irritating
a rip-off
that does n't know what it wants to be when it grows up
render it
incapable of being boring
's tempting just to go with it for the ride
, there 's something creepy about this movie .
by its modest , straight-ahead standards
you 've figured out late marriage
his company
is throwing up his hands in surrender , is firing his r&d people , and
, the characters respond by hitting on each other .
is so
skilfully
when the precise nature of matthew 's predicament finally comes into sharp focus
a mexican icon
all those little steaming cartons
although it tries to be much more
very shapable but largely unfulfilling present
bray is completely at sea
is good
, if uneven ,
see the continent
by michel piccoli
although barbershop boasts some of today 's hottest and hippest acts from the world of television , music and stand-up comedy , this movie strangely enough has the outdated swagger of a shameless ` 70s blaxploitation shuck-and-jive sitcom .
several daredevils
the book 's irreverent energy , and scotches most
to the key grip
got to love a disney pic with as little cleavage as this one has , and a heroine as feisty and principled as jane
an empty exercise , a florid but ultimately vapid crime melodrama with lots of surface flash but little emotional resonance .
hit on a 15-year old when you 're over 100
in action
no other reason
your money
the experiences of zishe
enthrall the whole family
egoyan has done too much .
an astonishing voice cast
all-too-human look
provoked to intolerable levels
fashioned
a heartwarming , nonjudgmental kind of way
a premise
has its faults
is the x games
vega -rrb-
curling may be a unique sport but men with brooms is distinctly ordinary .
, often awkwardly directed and suffers from the addition of a wholly unnecessary pre-credit sequence designed to give some of the characters a ` back story
forwards
the rich performances
tykwer has done all that heaven allows , if you wanted to make as anti-kieslowski a pun as possible
fans of plympton 's shorts
a text to ` lick ,
fatally overlong
forgotten 10 minutes after the last trombone
young audience
are certainly
all gratuitous
confirms lynne ramsay as an important , original talent in international cinema .
to sleep
the encounter
of fun
everyday people
in the disturbingly involving family dysfunctional drama how i killed my father , french director anne fontaine delivers an inspired portrait of male-ridden angst and the emotional blockage that accompanies this human condition
's good-natured and sometimes quite funny
marvelous performance
lush and inventive
genuinely bone-chilling
believe that a relationship like holly and marina 's could survive the hothouse emotions of teendom
mason 's
nasty aftertaste
is one of those all-star reunions
of formula
bound and determined
campanella 's competent direction and his excellent cast
dumped a whole lot of plot
hijacks
a halfway intriguing plot
susceptible to blue hilarity ,
burgeoning genre
bad , bad movie
funny , sweetly adventurous
as darkly funny
clunky tv-movie approach
an architect of pop culture
they exist for hushed lines like `` they 're back ! ''
love hewitt
-lrb- reno -rrb- delivers a monologue that manages to incorporate both the horror and the absurdity of the situation in a well-balanced fashion .
are so integrated with the story
's not nearly enough that 's right
the romance between the leads is n't as compelling or as believable as it should be .
the fiction
power and sadness
special-effects-laden extravaganzas
scariest movie
children smiling for the camera than typical documentary footage which hurts the overall impact of the film
an ambition to say something about its subjects , but not a willingness
flatman
lingering
tear their eyes away
any interest
j.k.
more than an amiable but unfocused bagatelle that plays like a loosely-connected string of acting-workshop exercises
during this one
unexplainable pain
it 's not little nicky
the imax cinema
it 's coherent , well shot , and tartly acted , but
is still very much worth seeing
animation master
overlook its drawbacks
leigh 's
four weddings and a funeral and bridget jones 's diary
the bad boy
should dispel it
to its subjects ' deaths
i like this movie a lot .
beg the question `
is the kind of movie that 's critic-proof , simply because it aims so low .
a pleasant ,
than you can imagine
do in the film
it 's obvious -lrb- je-gyu is -rrb- trying for poetry ; what he gets instead has all the lyricism of a limerick scrawled in a public restroom
to see a chinese film depict a homosexual relationship in a mature and frank fashion
are quite funny
with its embrace
a dog-tag and an m-16
intoxicating atmosphere and
sarah michelle gellar
the quirks of family life
the wanderers and a bronx tale
punching bags
his aversion
sorvino glides gracefully from male persona to female without missing a beat .
less cinematically powerful than quietly and deeply moving , which is powerful in itself .
in this dark tale of revenge
scoring
to the filmmakers , ivan is a prince of a fellow , but he comes across as shallow and glib though not mean-spirited , and there 's no indication that he 's been responsible for putting together any movies of particular value or merit .
one of the most interesting writer\/directors
cobbled together
red lights , a rattling noise , and a bump on the head
leigh is n't breaking new ground , but
its understanding
's not completely wreaked
comprehensible as any dummies guide , something
homogenized and
improvisation exercise
crime-land
can be discerned from non-firsthand experience , and specifically
to be dismissed
broken lizard 's
polemical tract
rests in the voices of men and women , now in their 70s , who lived there in the 1940s
main characters
rollicking dark
a beautifully sung holiday carol
of its archival prints and film footage
complete denial about his obsessive behavior
's not trying to laugh at how bad
traits
a freaky bit
an intoxicating
almodovar movie
is in there somewhere .
never decides whether it wants to be a black comedy , drama , melodrama or some combination of the three .
buzz and
is a rather simplistic one : grief drives her , love drives him , and a second chance to find love in the most unlikely place
sinister , menacing atmosphere
-lrb- l -rrb- ame and unnecessary .
88 minutes of exaggerated action
downright creepy
staged like `` rosemary 's baby , '' but is not as well-conceived as either of those films
with the playful paranoia of the film 's past
stately sense
the acting is just fine
speculation , conspiracy theories or , at best ,
the film 's lamer instincts
jazz
his next project
contagious
seems like a documentary in the way
most of the storylines feel like time fillers between surf shots .
the horror film franchise that is apparently as invulnerable as its trademark villain
weiss
with dry absurdist wit
in its genre
overachieving
lovingly rendered
making the ambiguous ending seem goofy rather than provocative
him a problematic documentary subject
simply stupid , irrelevant and deeply
an uplifting drama ... what antwone fisher is n't , however , is original .
as black comedy
about his material
's mostly
holiday kids
to throw elbows when necessary
delivering a series of abrasive , stylized sequences that burn themselves upon the viewer 's memory
more confused
samira
personable , amusing cast
's on slippery footing
once ice-t sticks his mug in the window of the couple 's bmw and begins haranguing the wife in bad stage dialogue , all credibility flies out the window .
enigma is well-made , but
with so much first-rate talent
demme gets a lot of flavor and spice into his charade remake , but
, scratch is great fun , full of the kind of energy it 's documenting .
scooby snacks
creeping in others
poets
this engaging mix
a buoyant , expressive flow
thoughtful and
ultimately unpredictable
with the excitement of the festival in cannes
the very hollowness of the character he plays keeps him at arms length
summer film
like bad cinema
almost recommending it , anyway
this summer that do not involve a dentist drill
simply by accident
shows how deeply felt emotions can draw people together across the walls that might otherwise separate them .
than it feels
mattei 's underdeveloped effort
rather thin
's still a sweet , even delectable diversion
'd rather watch them on the animal planet
is not a retread of `` dead poets ' society .
of childhood imagination
das boot
work the words `` radical '' or `` suck ''
hue
has a laundry list of minor shortcomings
it 's hard to understand why anyone in his right mind would even think to make the attraction a movie .
a postapocalyptic setting
's most weirdly engaging and unpredictable character pieces .
at heart is a sweet little girl
silver bullets
the year 's greatest adventure
cash
which pop up in nearly every corner of the country
be applauded for finding a new angle on a tireless story
asking of us
mike white 's deft combination of serious subject matter and dark , funny humor
to be in a contest to see who can out-bad-act the other
a grade-school audience
astonishingly skillful and moving ... it could become a historically significant work as well as a masterfully made one
a mere story point of view
it asks nothing of the audience other than to sit back and enjoy a couple of great actors hamming it up .
sporadic bursts of liveliness , some so-so slapstick
hitchcock
compressed characterisations and
that secret ballot is a comedy , both gentle and biting
representing a broad cross-section
shocking thing
writer and
with more character development this might have been an eerie thriller
available
not the usual route
personable
cartoonish performance
of empathy
-lrb- visually speaking -rrb-
waiting for dvd and just
spinning a web of dazzling entertainment may be overstating it ,
assignment
a historical event
a movie i loved on first sight and , even more important , love in remembrance .
, poorly dubbed dialogue and murky cinematography
long on glamour and
, kissing jessica stein injects freshness and spirit into the romantic comedy genre , which has been held hostage by generic scripts that seek to remake sleepless in seattle again and again .
with too many nervous gags
when it comes to truncheoning --
a fan of the series
to grownups
amusing study
elegance and maturity
somewhere inside its fabric , but
proper , middle-aged woman
have to be a most hard-hearted person not to be moved by this drama
the whole thing never existed
by the unfolding of bielinsky 's
be impressed by this tired retread
and completely ridiculous
all this visual trickery stops being clever and devolves into flashy , vaguely silly overkill .
strenuous attempt
of the century
manages never
puts the ` ick ' in ` classic .
a game performance
hope .
painful to watch
a big impact
terrific casting and
ka fai are -rrb-
others do n't , and
advocacy
parapsychological phenomena
' shots
's i 'm the one that i want .
the kind of primal storytelling that george lucas can only dream of
its brain
wonderful ensemble cast
a dull , dumb and derivative horror
for country music fans or for family audiences
a call for pity and sympathy
improvise and scream
all the usual spielberg flair
jaw-dropping action sequences , striking villains ,
clever by about nine-tenths
divorce
coldest
seemed bored ,
the tooth and claw of human power
self-consciously poetic
what 's needed so badly but what is virtually absent here is either a saving dark humor or the feel of poetic tragedy .
pays off what debt miramax felt they owed to benigni
prep-school kid
the cast comes through even when the movie does n't .
a comedy-drama of nearly epic proportions
for the better
acidity
uncompromising film
is one of those crass , contrived sequels that not only fails on its own , but makes you second-guess your affection for the original
not quite what it could have been as a film
in world traveler
be relieved that his latest feature , r xmas , marks a modest if encouraging return to form
, minority report commands interest almost solely as an exercise in gorgeous visuals .
offers little insight into the experience of being forty , female and single
is to imply terror by suggestion , rather than the overuse of special effects .
meyjes ' provocative film
able to provide insight into a fascinating part of theater history .
advancing this vision
dulled your senses faster and deeper than any recreational drug on the market
a more rigid , blair witch-style commitment to its mockumentary format ,
does a fine job contrasting the sleekness of the film 's present with the playful paranoia of the film 's past
an intelligent movie in which you can release your pent up anger
sketchy business plans
meaty plot
flaws igby
juliette lewis
a lot more
this painfully unfunny farce traffics in tired stereotypes and encumbers itself with complications
worth catching for griffiths ' warm and winning central performance .
three-hour
the john wayne classics
it is laughingly enjoyable
have much else ... especially in a moral sense
the two year affair
knows how to inflate the mundane into the scarifying , and
waters-like
every theater stuck with it
might
a somber trip worth taking
highlander and
a predictably efficient piece of business notable largely for its overwhelming creepiness , for an eagerness to create images you wish you had n't seen
afterschool
well-acted , but one-note film
is never quite able to overcome the cultural moat surrounding its ludicrous and contrived plot .
worked out
shows excess in business and pleasure
way k-19
a dud --
the action looks fake
ahola -rrb-
the dorkier aspects
o.k. court
lynch 's
cinema paradiso , whether the original version or new director 's cut
shelves
this is n't a stand up and cheer flick ;
to the point
a true study ,
a remake of `` charade
rarely does such high-profile talent serve such literate material .
works understand why snobbery is a better satiric target than middle-america
adrift
encountering the most
bring on the battle bots ,
arthur
is that it has none of the pushiness and decibel volume of most contemporary comedies .
steal your heart away
can sit through , enjoy on a certain level and then forget
will welcome or accept the trials of henry kissinger as faithful portraiture
to save the day did i become very involved in the proceedings ; to me
of `` panic room ''
enemy to never shoot straight
there are many things that solid acting can do for a movie ,
over incompetent cops
an enormous feeling of empathy for its characters
part of a perhaps surreal campaign
serious drama
so goofy
self-aggrandizing , politically motivated
a true believer
responsible
deserved all the hearts it won -- and wins still , 20 years later
more and more abhorrent
a long , unfunny one
ultimately proves tiresome , with the surface histrionics failing to compensate for the paper-thin characterizations and facile situations .
protestors
involved with moviemaking
much about the film ,
a balding 50-year-old actor playing an innocent boy carved from a log
allison
quite out
winningly
a built-in audience
the young actors , not
, nearly psychic nuances
many of us
for what works
even-toned direction
fuzzy and
a ride ,
serious to say about the ways in which extravagant chance can distort our perspective and throw us off the path of good sense
their way around this movie directionless , lacking any of the rollicking dark humor so necessary
rocky path
abysmally pathetic
ride a russian rocket
his director
the border
not a film for the faint of heart or conservative of spirit , but for the rest of us -- especially san francisco lovers -- it 's a spirited film and a must-see
is brilliant ,
the depth of these two literary figures , and even the times in which they lived
rush through
of stories
expects us to laugh because he acts so goofy all the time
a homosexual relationship
, captures a life interestingly lived
puts to rest any thought that the german film industry can not make a delightful comedy centering on food .
save their children
in a brief amount of time
to be quirky and funny that the strain is all too evident
time ago
skit-com material fervently deposited on the big screen .
gay film
simplistic
, `` mib ii '' succeeds due to its rapid-fire delivery and enough inspired levity that it ca n't be dismissed as mindless .
needs more filmmakers with passionate enthusiasms like martin scorsese .
chooses to present ah na 's life as a slight , weightless fairy tale , whose most unpleasant details seem to melt away in the face of the character 's blank-faced optimism .
twitchy acting
you come away from his film overwhelmed , hopeful and , perhaps paradoxically , illuminated .
credit for : the message of the movie
convenient plot twists
fascinated by behan but leave everyone else yawning with admiration
as action-adventure , this space-based homage to robert louis stevenson 's treasure island fires on all plasma conduits .
that werner herzog can still leave us with a sense of wonder at the diverse , marvelously twisted shapes history has taken
thrillingly uses modern technology to take the viewer inside the wave .
ararat far more demanding than it needs to be
's a film with an idea buried somewhere inside its fabric , but never clearly seen or felt
that does n't mean it still wo n't feel like the longest 90 minutes of your movie-going life
the story is bogus and
gently swaying back and forth as it cradles its characters , veiling tension beneath otherwise tender movements
is unsettling ,
gaghan captures the half-lit , sometimes creepy intimacy of college dorm rooms , a subtlety that makes the silly , over-the-top coda especially disappointing .
distinct and very welcome
feminized
has the making of melodrama
how nettelbeck sees working women -- or at least this working woman -- for whom she shows little understanding
recreates
filling the screen
does a fine job contrasting the sleekness of the film 's present with the playful paranoia of the film 's past . '
a strong and confident work
a sentimental resolution that explains way more about cal than does the movie or the character any good
cut through the layers of soap-opera emotion and you find a scathing portrayal of a powerful entity strangling the life out of the people who want to believe in it the most .
mighty
's fairly lame , making it par for the course for disney sequels .
running off
, they prove more distressing than suspenseful .
more stylish
we are undeniably touched .
sara sugarman 's whimsical comedy very annie-mary but not
are lavish
it 's an ambitious film , and
collapses into an inhalant blackout ,
to `` interesting ''
as much as it is for angelique
1953
standard horror flick formula
demme gets a lot of flavor and spice into his charade remake
utterly delightful .
seems endless
falls victim to sloppy plotting , an insultingly unbelievable final act and a villainess who is too crazy to be interesting
shining star
terrific as both men
evelyn comes from the heart .
ensures that little of our emotional investment pays off
to say in the 1950s sci-fi movies
contribute to a mood that 's sustained through the surprisingly somber conclusion .
said and done
tell which is in more abundant supply in this woefully hackneyed movie , directed by scott kalvert , about street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches , gratuitous violence , or empty machismo
like leafing through an album of photos
to rowling that stifles creativity and allows the film to drag on for nearly three hours
, its surprises limp
pages
an invaluable historical document thanks
be surprised to know
low-budget filmmaking
it never comes close to being either funny or scary
often-cute
jeanette
the leanest and meanest
one of those films that aims to confuse
a properly spooky film about the power of spirits to influence us whether we believe in them or not
charitable
's nothing to gain from watching they .
know a movie must have a story and a script
of particular interest to you
welfare
with conviction
it 's almost worth seeing , if only to witness the crazy confluence of purpose and taste
more surprising
shlockmeister
common through-line
might add
i 'll put it this way
to swallow thanks to remarkable performances by ferrera and ontiveros
be called an example of the haphazardness of evil
this shower of black-and-white psychedelia
with antwone fisher
discussed in purely abstract terms
how to make our imagination
a reasonably attractive holiday contraption
a journey spanning nearly three decades of bittersweet camaraderie and history , in which we feel that we truly know what makes holly and marina tick , and our hearts go out to them as both continue to negotiate their imperfect , love-hate relationship
unseen
make it unexpectedly rewarding
the everyman
more likely to drown a viewer in boredom than to send any shivers down his spine
embraces it
` spy kids 2
very goofy museum exhibit
an emotionally accessible , almost mystical work
in order to kill a zombie you must shoot it in the head
the worst of tragedies
his collaborators ' symbolic images with his words , insinuating , for example , that in hollywood , only god speaks to the press
an effective portrait of a life in stasis --
austere
a more annoying , though
original version
lurks just below the proceedings and adds an almost constant mindset of suspense
hashiguchi covers this territory with wit and originality , suggesting that with his fourth feature -- the first to be released in the u.s. -- a major director is emerging in world cinema
, the film amounts to being lectured to by tech-geeks , if you 're up for that sort of thing .
the silly original cartoon
loosely tied series
you crave chris smith 's next movie
than this cliche pileup
befuddled
characteristically
deserve any oscars
-lrb- lin chung 's -rrb- voice is rather unexceptional , even
as charming
have you leaving the theater with a smile on your face
careful handling
be swept away by the sheer beauty of his images
as antonia is assimilated into this newfangled community , the film settles in and becomes compulsively watchable in a guilty-pleasure , daytime-drama sort of fashion .
a `` home alone '' film that is staged like `` rosemary 's baby , '' but is not as well-conceived as either of those films .
culkin turns his character into what is basically an anti-harry potter -- right down to the gryffindor scarf .
terrific casting and solid execution
it has the air of a surprisingly juvenile lark , a pop-influenced prank whose charms are immediately apparent and wear thin with repetition .
of dark satire and childhood awakening
a nice change of mindless pace in collision
alternately melancholic , hopeful
of the bermuda triangle
the scorpion king
does take 3 hours to get through
a real film
-lrb- sci-fi -rrb- rehash
the holes in this film remain agape -- holes punched through by an inconsistent , meandering , and sometimes dry plot
plot elements
become one of our best actors
from stanford
a thought-provoking and often-funny drama
an unsophisticated sci-fi drama that takes itself all too seriously .
like a docu-drama but
strategies and
very bleak
over-the-top coda
greaseballs mob action-comedy .
nighttime manhattan ,
silent
childhood awakening
the threat
it 's compelling
an action hero motivated by something more than franchise possibilities
of the way cultural differences and emotional expectations collide
like deniro 's once promising career and the once grand long beach boardwalk
from the screenplay -lrb- proficient , but singularly cursory -rrb-
is it possible for computer-generated characters
brings the proper conviction to his role as -lrb- jason bourne -rrb-
awards
perversely undercuts the joie de vivre even as he creates it , giving the movie a mournful undercurrent that places the good-time shenanigans in welcome perspective .
touch us
of roberts ' movies
potty-mouthed
may leave you feeling a little sticky and unsatisfied
marina 's could survive the hothouse emotions of teendom
an intelligently made -lrb- and beautifully edited -rrb-
cartoon tracts
situates
at least see a study in contrasts ; the wide range of one actor , and the limited range of a comedian .
it 's a bad action movie because there 's no rooting interest
it ai n't art , by a long shot
to muster a lot of emotional resonance in the cold vacuum of space
young , black manhood
in an irresistible junior-high way
to pass for a litmus test of the generation gap and not bad enough to repulse any generation of its fans
of witlessness between a not-so-bright mother and daughter and an even less capable trio of criminals
infuse the rocky path
supremely good
my seat
uncinematic but
is an act of spiritual faith -- an eloquent , deeply felt meditation on the nature of compassion .
nonsensical story
chosen few
it thumbs down
a ` girls gone wild ' video for the boho art-house crowd , the burning sensation is n't a definitive counter-cultural document
popping
grave
devoid of your typical majid majidi shoe-loving , crippled children
and\/or restroom
's nothing here to match that movie 's intermittent moments of inspiration
super-wealthy megalomaniac bent on world domination and destruction
without ever succumbing to sentimentality
see what all the fuss is about
, it 's far too slight and introspective to appeal to anything wider than a niche audience .
flash but little emotional resonance .
gutless
not every low-budget movie must be quirky or bleak ,
to pass up , and for the blacklight crowd , way cheaper -lrb- and better -rrb- than pink floyd tickets
tosses a kitchen sink onto a story already overladen with plot conceits
cannon
wasted a lot of their time -lrb- including mine -rrb- on something very inconsequential
irish playwright , poet and drinker
a cool event
for movie theaters
aesop
auteil 's less dramatic but equally incisive performance
shootings , beatings , and
its hint
maybe `` how will you feel after an 88-minute rip-off of the rock with action confined to slo-mo gun firing and random glass-shattering ? ''
-lrb- she 's a best-selling writer of self-help books who ca n't help herself -rrb-
there 's a heavy stench of ` been there , done that ' hanging over the film .
exude an air of dignity that 's perfect for the proud warrior that still lingers in the souls of these characters .
washington demands and receives excellent performances
is a silly -lrb- but not sophomoric -rrb- romp through horror and hellish conditions .
of his own way
the movie 's progression into rambling incoherence gives new meaning to the phrase ` fatal script error . '
waterlogged version
a sour taste in one 's mouth ,
to the everyman
mind crappy movies
of real interest
tackles the difficult subject of grief and loss with such life-embracing spirit that the theme does n't drag an audience down
will guarantee to have you leaving the theater with a smile on your face
chomp on jumbo ants , pull an arrow out of his back , and leap unscathed through raging fire
is there a group of more self-absorbed women than the mother and daughters featured in this film ?
eardrum-dicing gunplay , screeching-metal smashups , and flaccid odd-couple sniping
cinemantic flair
's definitely an improvement on the first blade , since it does n't take itself so deadly seriously
-lrb- and probably should have -rrb-
i encourage young and old alike to go see this unique and entertaining twist on the classic whale 's tale --
an awful sour taste
provide the pleasures of a slightly naughty , just-above-average off - broadway play
audacity and openness
very little
sometimes entertaining , sometimes indulgent -- but never less than pure wankery .
poetic road movie
worth a salute just for trying to be more complex than your average film .
is like being trapped at a bad rock concert
trickery
's always disappointing
, silberling also , to a certain extent , trivializes the movie with too many nervous gags and pratfalls .
australian filmmaker david flatman uses the huge-screen format to make an old-fashioned nature film that educates viewers with words and pictures while entertaining them .
upsetting and thought-provoking
as well as
cynical
how sandler is losing his touch
it made me feel unclean
is painfully bad
mcfarlane
arrogance
being a subtitled french movie that is 170 minutes long
the more nationally settled
is a film living far too much in its own head
sweeping pictures
should never appear together on a marquee , especially when the payoff is an unschooled comedy like stealing harvard , which fails to keep 80 minutes from seeming like 800
much to it
with the capacity
intelligent subtlety
it could even be said to squander jennifer love hewitt
a great companion piece to other napoleon films .
spiritually
, for all its moodiness ,
undercut by its awkward structure and a final veering toward melodrama
an interest in the characters you see
of the various households
a standup comedian
hardly perfect
quick-cuts , -lrb- very -rrb- large shadows and wide-angle shots taken from a distance to hide the liberal use of a body double
crystallize key plot moments into minutely detailed wonders of dreamlike ecstasy
it does n't have to be as a collection of keening and self-mutilating sideshow geeks
over bond
, delicately performed
surrounding infidelity
it does give you a peek .
to hang a soap opera on
ca n't support the epic treatment
of romance
may feel compelled to watch the film twice or pick up a book on the subject .
a rousing success nor
passing grade
like most movies about the pitfalls of bad behavior ... circuit gets drawn into the party .
as you think they might
djeinaba diop gai
different and emotionally reserved type
make this an eminently engrossing film .
scott
is a good indication of how serious-minded the film is
the comedian at the end of the show
a first-class , thoroughly involving b movie
this movie is short
suburban woman 's
may not be history -- but then again ,
the most ingenious film comedy since being john malkovich .
of the oddest and most inexplicable sequels
are side stories aplenty
cunning
sometimes we feel as if the film careens from one colorful event to another without respite , but sometimes it must have seemed to frida kahlo as if her life did , too
brown 's saga , like many before his , makes for snappy prose but a stumblebum of a movie .
wes craven 's presence is felt ; not the craven of ' a nightmare on elm street ' or ` the hills have eyes , ' but the sad schlock merchant of ` deadly friend . '
last week 's reign of fire
gives new meaning to the phrase ` fatal script error .
fairy-tale
physically and
of lilia 's journey
just the labour involved in creating the layered richness of the imagery in this chiaroscuro of madness and light is astonishing .
's a symptom
melodramatic .
in any language
of real pleasure
miss wonton floats beyond reality with a certain degree of wit and dignity
the curse
so clumsily sentimental
the movie were all comedy
what 's often discussed in purely abstract terms
chalk it up as the worst kind of hubristic folly
this overstuffed , erratic dramedy in which he and his improbably forbearing wife contend with craziness and child-rearing in los angeles
the afghani refugees who streamed across its borders , desperate for work and food
make williams sink into melancholia
it does n't reach them , but the effort is gratefully received
another voyeuristic spectacle
inquiries
never were .
appeal to asian cult cinema fans and
a visual spectacle full of stunning images and effects .
been all but decommissioned
the film has a laundry list of minor shortcomings
canny
can be appreciated equally as an abstract frank tashlin comedy and as a playful recapitulation of the artist 's career
the the wisdom and humor
grating and tedious .
in content
no charm , no laughs ,
improbability
the year 's most enjoyable releases
have held my attention
the usual movie rah-rah , pleasantly and predictably
tad
say about a balding 50-year-old actor playing an innocent boy carved from a log
get a lot of running around , screaming and death
, and peopled mainly by characters so unsympathetic that you 're left with a sour taste in your mouth
inchoate but already eldritch
points as it races to the finish line proves simply too discouraging to let slide
seen , constantly pulling the rug from underneath us , seeing things from new sides , plunging deeper , getting more intense
you would n't want to live waydowntown , but it is a hilarious place to visit
of the most complex , generous and subversive artworks of the last decade
potty-mouthed enough for pg-13 , yet not as hilariously raunchy as south park , this strangely schizo cartoon seems suited neither to kids or adults .
any recent film , independent or otherwise
a comedy-drama
their noble endeavor
the master of disguise
is a worthwhile topic for a film
any chekhov is better than no chekhov , but
the best thing that can be said of the picture is that it does have a few cute moments .
self-important
which is what they did
means all -rrb-
set up
`` best man ''
with philosophical inquiry
a bygone era , and
that underscore the importance of family tradition and familial community
byplay
robert deniro
the film makes strong arguments regarding the social status of america 's indigenous people , but really only exists to try to eke out an emotional tug of the heart , one which it fails to get
to tell us about people
thought the relationships were wonderful
laughing at his own joke
raise audience 's spirits
mounted , exasperatingly
recording sessions
excited about a chocolate
ultimately , jane learns her place as a girl , softens up and loses some of the intensity that made her an interesting character to begin with .
straight face
finds a nice rhythm .
the condescending stereotypes
, the movie passes inspection
... not that i mind ugly ; the problem is he has no character , loveable or otherwise .
metaphors abound , but it is easy to take this film at face value and enjoy its slightly humorous and tender story .
very rainy
in some of those , the mother deer even dies .
it is up to you to decide if you need to see it .
to guy ritchie
hollywood , success
mark wahlberg
the story plays out slowly , but the characters are intriguing and realistic .
moviegoers ages
accomplishes so much that one viewing ca n't possibly be enough
an enigmatic film that 's too clever for its own good
best kind
deep or substantial
the plot is paper-thin
this cold vacuum of a comedy to start a reaction
turn on many people to opera
the slow , lingering death of imagination
the midwest
of her friendship
inescapable
to do with imagination than market research
aim the film at young males in the throes of their first full flush of testosterone
the expectation
its taut performances and creepy atmosphere
is a moral .
chan wades
earnest yet curiously tepid and choppy recycling in which predictability is the only winner .
inexorably
star wars series
as byron and luther
oscar-sweeping
outdoes its spectacle
; not the craven of ' a nightmare on elm street ' or ` the hills have eyes , ' but the sad schlock merchant of ` deadly friend
post-september 11 ,
we get light showers of emotion a couple of times
the advantage
of an intriguing curiosity
farts
the battle of hollywood vs. woo
of its parts
its dying
dip into your wallet ,
satisfy the most emotionally malleable of filmgoers
japan bustling
buying tickets
technical flaws to get in the way
call me a cynic , but there 's something awfully deadly about any movie with a life-affirming message
an obvious rapport with her actors
i will be .
fret about the calories because there 's precious little substance in birthday girl
, the characters have a freshness and modesty that transcends their predicament .
crew
granddad of le nouvelle vague , jean-luc godard continues to baffle the faithful with his games of hide-and-seek .
whole stretches of the film may be incomprehensible to moviegoers not already clad in basic black .
is no doubt true , but serves as a rather thin moral to such a knowing fable
does n't make you feel like a sucker
leaves no southern stereotype unturned .
eloquent
beautifully
substitute plot
, one could rent the original and get the same love story and parable .
the mysterious and brutal nature of adults
whatever the movie 's sentimental , hypocritical lessons about sexism
other john woo
political expedience became a deadly foreign policy
to kill michael myers for good : stop buying tickets to these movies
soulful nuances
a new , or inventive , journey
some heart
debate it
those under 20 years of age
lasker 's
did n't mean much to me and
 
boss
without chills
most about god
him to finally move away from his usual bumbling , tongue-tied screen persona
a vivid , thoughtful , unapologetically raw coming-of-age tale full of sex , drugs and rock 'n' roll .
elevate
the storyline
the big metaphorical wave that is life -- wherever it takes you
smash 'em
simplistic -- the film 's biggest problem --
's an entertaining and informative documentary .
's difficult to discern if this is a crazy work of disturbed genius or merely 90 minutes of post-adolescent electra rebellion .
transfixes the audience .
bizarre realm
grant is certainly amusing
is really getting at
the barbarism of ` ethnic cleansing
a choke leash around your neck so director nick cassavetes
his or her own beliefs and
thinly-conceived movie
iranian-american
the film to be more than that
effective on stage
with a fireworks
overrun with movies dominated by cgi aliens and super heroes
the phone rings and a voice tells you
anguished , bitter and truthful
be somebody
angel of death
an exploratory medical procedure or an autopsy
to bromides and slogans
2002 instalment
those all-star reunions
pokemon 4ever practically assures that the pocket monster movie franchise is nearly ready to keel over
has created a provocative , absorbing drama that reveals the curse of a self-hatred instilled by rigid social mores
past
cell phones ,
does n't reveal an inner life
love , memory , history and the war between art and commerce
family story
, hollywood has crafted a solid formula for successful animated movies , and ice age only improves on it , with terrific computer graphics , inventive action sequences and a droll sense of humor .
a movie that works against itself
a powerful , naturally dramatic piece of low-budget filmmaking
an audience that enjoys the friday series
longley 's
` matrix '
end up walking out not only satisfied but also somewhat touched
w.
gibney and
the filmmakers ' eye for detail and
worth a
cheap trick
establishes itself as a durable part of the movie landscape
a well-intentioned effort
managed to make its way past my crappola radar and find a small place in my heart
is too savvy
's also nice to see a movie with its heart so thoroughly ,
a theatrical simulation of the death camp of auschwitz ii-birkenau
the latest gimmick from this unimaginative comedian
uses a totally unnecessary prologue
knowing horror films
mr. soderbergh 's direction and visual style
gets over its own investment in conventional arrangements , in terms of love , age , gender , race , and class .
a transparently hypocritical work that feels as though it 's trying to set the women 's liberation movement back 20 years
the movie itself appears to be running on hypertime in reverse as the truly funny bits
vies with pretension -- and sometimes plain wacky implausibility -- throughout maelstrom .
the kind of subject matter
all the bad things
with an artistry that also smacks of revelation
the film 's crisp , unaffected style and air of gentle longing make it unexpectedly rewarding
helms
dead-undead
imamura 's
's a very entertaining , thought-provoking film with a simple message
for suspense
with finishing it at all
conflicts
one gets the impression the creators of do n't ask do n't tell laughed a hell of a lot at their own jokes .
a little sticky and unsatisfied
seems like someone going through the motions
is festival in cannes .
futuristic
remake andrei tarkovsky 's solaris
its plot may prove too convoluted for fun-seeking summer audiences
a mormon family movie , and
da
a thing that already knows it 's won
of clever ideas and visual gags
be even more indistinct than it is were it not for the striking , quietly vulnerable personality of ms. ambrose
tough pill to swallow
even the filmmakers did n't know what kind of movie they were making
the indulgence
in which a sultry evening or a beer-fueled afternoon in the sun can inspire even the most retiring heart to venture forth
this fairly parochial melodrama into something
's yet
inside the conservative , handbag-clutching sarandon
any sexual relationship that does n't hurt anyone and works for its participants
beginning to end
on its own terms
super-sized
so many ways
can fully
first half
succeeds in delivering a dramatic slap in the face that 's simultaneously painful and refreshing .
as docile , mostly wordless ethnographic extras
that it conjures up the intoxicating fumes and emotional ghosts of a freshly painted rembrandt
a.s.
chump
down a familiar road with a few twists
worldly knowledge
contributions
rackets
borrows from bad lieutenant and les vampires , and comes up with a kind of art-house gay porn film
of play-doh
grown-up voice
sometimes felt as though i was in the tiny two seater plane that carried the giant camera around australia , sweeping and gliding , banking
if the film has a problem , its shortness disappoints
not only a pianist , but a good human being
spews
, singing and finger snapping it might have held my attention , but as it stands i kept looking for the last exit from brooklyn .
comes along ,
it 's hard not to be carried away
` what if
the ongoing - and unprecedented - construction project going on over our heads
has all the lyricism of a limerick scrawled in a public restroom
1.2 million palestinians
's nothing else happening
litmus test
're too interested to care
more satisfying during a summer of event movies than a spy thriller like the bourne identity that 's packed with just as much intelligence as action
's extremely hard
have ever seen on the screen
superficiality
weeks
'm not exactly sure what this movie thinks it is about .
maudlin focus
never comes close to being either funny or scary
the bourne identity should n't be half as entertaining as it is , but
can still
crisp
could too easily become comic relief in any other film
the mummy and the mummy returns stand as intellectual masterpieces next to the scorpion king .
stylings
a story that , though meant to be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication to a common goal , never
's a terrible movie in every regard , and
disparate types
though an important political documentary
steven shainberg 's adaptation of mary gaitskill 's harrowing short story
be an audience that enjoys the friday series
her cheery and tranquil suburban life
more confused ,
those relationships , including that between the son and his wife , and the wife and the father , and between the two brothers , with incredible subtlety and acumen
handles it in the most unexpected way
take the warning literally
mysterious , sensual , emotionally intense
the deep deceptions of innocence
a winning , heartwarming yarn
undertaking
substituting mayhem for suspense
in the o.k. court
vampire tale
pushing the jokes
subject us
lends -lrb- it -rrb- stimulating depth
jolts the laughs from the audience --
smarter than its commercials
the insipid script he has crafted with harris goldberg
an inept , tedious spoof of '70s kung fu pictures
to have gone into recruiting the right bands for the playlist and the costuming of the stars than into the script , which has a handful of smart jokes and not much else
his desperate violinist wife
, inner-city autistic
social upheaval
up all
of those days
-lrb- 1984 -rrb-
pretty tattered
kid-movie
than preliminary notes for a science-fiction horror film
a 94-minute travesty of unparalleled proportions , writer-director parker
relatively flavorless
form to examine the labyrinthine ways in which people 's lives cross and change
so vividly
that matters
is particularly impressive .
raise some serious issues about iran 's electoral process
realization
to the outstanding soundtrack
reminds us that beneath the hype , the celebrity , the high life , the conspiracies and the mystery there were once a couple of bright young men -- promising , talented , charismatic and tragically doomed
favors
well-written television series where you 've missed the first half-dozen episodes and probably wo n't see the next six .
by no means a slam-dunk and sure to ultimately disappoint the action fans who will be moved to the edge of their seats by the dynamic first act , it still comes off as a touching , transcendent love story .
some people want the ol' ball-and-chain
, are there tolstoy groupies out there ?
border
, jaded
and societal betrayal
just about the surest bet for an all-around good time at the movies this summer .
a sunshine state
cold-hearted curmudgeon
counts
kitchen-sink homage
it 's really little more than a particularly slanted , gay s\/m fantasy , enervating and deadeningly drawn-out .
goyer 's
is a general air of exuberance in all about the benjamins that 's hard to resist .
enough to provide the pleasures of a slightly naughty , just-above-average off - broadway play
thinking the only reason to make the movie is because present standards allow for plenty of nudity
stereotypical familial quandaries
are simply too bland to be interesting .
this utterly ridiculous shaggy dog story
the fundamentals
the final day
, he represents bartleby 's main overall flaw .
solemnly
though a morbid one
special p.o.v. camera mounts
but could have and should have been deeper .
borrows heavily from lynch , jeunet , and von trier while failing to find a spark of its own
102-minute
to think
stock
been funnier if the director had released the outtakes theatrically and used the film as a bonus feature on the dvd
even cute
, east-vs .
provides a porthole into that noble , trembling incoherence that defines us all
thoughtful and unflinching examination
is a rancorous curiosity : a movie without an apparent audience
jean-claude
about changing times , clashing cultures and the pleasures of a well-made pizza
, you 'll enjoy this movie .
's better than that eponymous 1980 biopic that used soap in the places where the mysteries lingered
own cuteness
afghani refugees
abagnale 's antics
craven concealment
its hyper-realistic images
rock solid family fun out of the gates , extremely imaginative through out
's harmless , diverting fluff
rife with miscalculations
, feels clumsy and convoluted
decent ones
the most jaded cinema audiences
a chore to sit through -- despite some first-rate performances by its lead
a gritty style and
the stuff
is smart to vary the pitch of his movie , balancing deafening battle scenes with quieter domestic scenes of women back home receiving war department telegrams .
to see end
rob schneider 's infantile cross-dressing routines fill the hot chick , the latest gimmick from this unimaginative comedian .
the electric guitar
stories
you buy mr. broomfield 's findings
seeing things
the era of the intelligent , well-made b movie
might try paying less attention to the miniseries and more attention to the film it is about
impatiently
's not yet an actress , not quite a singer ...
, buzz , blab and money
their cheap , b movie way
irreparably drags the film down .
a skateboard film as social anthropology
like the excruciating end of days , collateral damage presents schwarzenegger as a tragic figure , but sympathy really belongs with any viewer forced to watch him try out so many complicated facial expressions
action pieces
this sensuous and spirited tale
excellent use
a timid , soggy near miss
hoofing
as in past seagal films
another look
skirts around any scenes that might have required genuine acting from ms. spears
hinge on what you thought of the first film
huge set
the film 's final hour , where nearly all the previous unseen material resides ,
trivializing
you may feel compelled to watch the film twice or pick up a book on the subject .
horses
it 's affecting , amusing , sad and reflective .
's not a great monster movie .
teachers
about `` fence
production
infantilized culture
of journalism
bisset
of the general 's fate in the arguments of competing lawyers
ultimately thoughtful without having much dramatic impact
stephen earnhart 's documentary is a decomposition of healthy eccentric inspiration and ambition -- wearing a cloak of unsentimental , straightforward text -- when it 's really an exercise in gross romanticization of the delusional personality type .
with bracing intelligence and a vision both painterly and literary
puts the sting back into the con
it 's a funny no-brainer
director shekhar kapur and screenwriters michael schiffer and hossein amini
transfigures
a quiet
if you go into the theater expecting a scary , action-packed chiller
an overripe episode of tv 's dawson 's creek and a recycled and dumbed-down version of love story
all-over-the-map movie
exciting , clever
gentle war
rushed , slapdash
the milieu is wholly unconvincing
turning
technical achievement
itself is actually quite vapid .
the film , like jimmy 's routines
which are as maudlin as any after-school special you can imagine
of the worst titles in recent cinematic history
avoid seeing this trite , predictable rehash
chilling and fascinating
comin '
's back-stabbing , inter-racial desire and , most importantly , singing and dancing .
passion , melodrama , sorrow , laugther , and tears
haneke 's script -lrb- from elfriede jelinek 's novel -rrb-
as exciting to watch as two last-place basketball teams
energized by volletta wallace 's maternal fury , her fearlessness
credulous
his kin 's reworked version
limited by its short running time
no , even that 's too committed .
has created such a vibrant , colorful world
it 's not half-bad
a scorchingly plotted dramatic scenario for its own good
make it the darling of many a kids-and-family-oriented cable channel
wacky without clobbering the audience over the head
me no lika da accents so good , but
because the movie serves up all of that stuff , nearly subliminally , as the old-hat province of male intrigue
millennial brusqueness
barely makes it any less entertaining
did i miss something ?
trailer-trash style
the sum of all fears pretends to be a serious exploration of nuclear terrorism
that does n't clue you in that something 's horribly wrong
writer-director douglas mcgrath 's
have been more geeked when i heard that apollo 13 was going to be released in imax format
a reader 's
watered-down
challenges
cultist 's
through this picture i was beginning to hate it
a monsterous one
hardest
the verge of either cracking up or throwing up
reminded us
takes its doe-eyed crudup out
ourselves is one hour photo 's real strength
to decide whether to admire these people 's dedication to their cause or be repelled by their dogmatism , manipulativeness and narrow , fearful view of american life
craziness and
nice piece of work
few movies
race
can take the grandkids or the grandparents
imperfect , love-hate
deserves a place of honor next to nanook as a landmark in film history
somewhere along the way k-19
only one of the best gay love stories ever made
the pesky moods
gross-out flicks ,
different from others in its genre in that it is does not rely on dumb gags , anatomical humor , or character cliches
wrote gibson 's braveheart as well as the recent pearl harbor
partly
slickness
but it is set in a world that is very , very far from the one most of us inhabit .
overall an overwhelmingly positive portrayal
values the original comic books
fuddled about motives and context , which drains it of the dramatic substance that would shake us in our boots -lrb- or cinema seats -rrb-
hollywood trap
raunchy and
from a ploddingly melodramatic structure
the movie 's darker turns
overwrought existentialism and stomach-churning gore
of their hollywood counterparts
lacks balance ... and fails to put the struggle into meaningful historical context
should shame americans , regardless of whether or not ultimate blame
let this morph
overly long and worshipful bio-doc .
worldly-wise and
finding
, windtalkers seems to have ransacked every old world war ii movie for overly familiar material .
other virtually
ploughing
appeal
stays there for the duration
a lively and engaging examination of how similar obsessions can dominate a family .
whose restatement
while neglecting its less conspicuous writing strength
this is the stuff that disney movies are made of .
mundane soap opera
an earth mother
other than to employ hollywood kids and people who owe favors to their famous parents .
's routine is offensive , puerile and unimaginatively foul-mouthed if it was at least funny
quirky tunes
joyless , idiotic , annoying , heavy-handed , visually atrocious , and often downright creepy
makes no difference in the least
that encourages you to accept it as life and go with its flow
of beacon of hope
cyber culture
's a tribute to the actress , and to her inventive director , that the journey is such a mesmerizing one
wonder of wonders -- a teen movie with a humanistic message
its playwriting 101 premise
make her heroine 's book sound convincing , the gender-war ideas original , or the comic scenes fly
watching this gentle , mesmerizing portrait of a man coming to terms with time
is a good-hearted ensemble comedy with a variety of quirky characters and an engaging story
're just a couple of cops in copmovieland , these two
consumerist ... studiously inoffensive and
an extraordinary poignancy ,
expert
one decent performance from the cast and not one clever line of dialogue
what is good for the goose
bartlett 's
british production
you can tell almost immediately that welcome to collinwood is n't going to jell .
most offensive
, you discover that the answer is as conventional as can be .
, applegate , blair and posey
antitrust
is so intimate and sensual and funny and psychologically self-revealing that it makes most of what passes for sex in the movies look like cheap hysterics
only good thing
harvests a few movie moment gems
spent the duration of the film 's shooting schedule waiting to scream :
one false move
the would-be surprises coming a mile away
translating complex characters from novels to the big screen
wearing tight tummy tops and hip huggers , twirling his hair on his finger
sarah 's dedication to finding her husband seems more psychotic than romantic , and nothing in the movie makes a convincing case that one woman 's broken heart outweighs all the loss we witness
for its climactic setpiece
an engrossing and grim portrait of hookers : what they think of themselves and their clients
anachronistic
, treasure planet is truly gorgeous to behold .
und drung , but
the irwins ' scenes are fascinating ;
stock footage
babak payami 's boldly quirky iranian drama secret ballot
carry the movie because they are believable as people -- flawed , assured of the wrong things , and scared to admit how much they may really need the company of others .
of that chatty fish
every articulate player
cut their losses -- and ours -- and retitle it the adventures of direct-to-video nash
most poorly staged and lit
raimi
to those who have not read the book , the film is a much better mother-daughter tale than last summer 's ` divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood , ' but that 's not saying much .
a bit too much like an infomercial for ram dass 's latest book aimed at the boomer demographic
commend it to movie audiences both innocent and jaded
tasteless and
an american tragedy
on the bizarre as the film winds down
everyone in the cast
not on its own self-referential hot air , but on the inspired performance of tim allen
be pleased
followers
at its best
a startling story
fisher stevens
poetry , passion , and genius
live '
not too fancy , not too filling , not too fluffy , but definitely tasty and sweet
sought it out
an unusual protagonist -lrb- a kilt-wearing jackson -rrb-
of obvious political insights
it 's equally hard to imagine anybody being able to tear their eyes away from the screen once it 's started
as bad as you think , and
has
by sparking debate and encouraging thought
the results might drive you crazy
will gulp down in a frenzy .
juicy role
stay on the light , comic side of the issue
depressingly thin and
's such a warm and charming package that you 'll feel too happy to argue much
the promise
every bit
're not likely to have seen before , but beneath the exotic surface -lrb- and exotic dancing -rrb- it 's surprisingly old-fashioned
when it surrenders to a formulaic bang-bang , shoot-em-up scene at the conclusion
self-indulgence
gorgeous piano
the highly predictable narrative
if jews were catholics , this would be catechism
is an uneasy mix of sensual delights and simmering violence
gray
a step down
midst
keep it from being maudlin
the quaking essence of passion , grief and fear
breathes more on the big screen
to little more than preliminary notes for a science-fiction horror film
the sentimental script has problems , but the actors pick up the slack .
there 's nothing exactly wrong here
what a movie can be
abundant humanism
it merely indulges in the worst elements of all of them .
sensitive ensemble performances and
its comic barbs
such a mountain
being simpleminded
at 90 minutes this movie is short , but it feels much longer
very pleasing at its best moments
the best war movies
and a bronx tale
so busy
insists
the extravagant confidence
the first one charming
pencil
acted ... but
comprise
funny
adventurous indian filmmakers toward a crossover
knows , when you cross toxic chemicals with a bunch of exotic creatures
are n't able to muster a lot of emotional resonance in the cold vacuum of space
a coming-of-age story and cautionary parable , but also
is nothing compared to the movie 's contrived , lame screenplay and listless direction
aptitude
a class by itself
recent movie
contract
will have a great time
should n't the reality seem at least passably real
woman warriors
20 years
wilson
about the long and eventful spiritual journey of the guru who helped
figure in the present hollywood program
's black hawk down with more heart .
gives us a reason to care about them
who handily makes the move from pleasing
features one of the most affecting depictions of a love affair
is doa .
compromise with reality
like the chilled breath of oral storytelling frozen onto film
another best of the year selection
spite of it
this side
moral teachers
it 's really just another silly hollywood action film , one among a multitude of simple-minded , yahoo-ing death shows .
should have been a cutting hollywood satire
be in video stores by christmas
guzman
nohe 's documentary about the event is sympathetic without being gullible
few whopping shootouts
than the film 's characters
suburban architect
` laughing at ' variety
the pesky moods of jealousy
, very far
tasteless and idiotic
that is funny , touching , smart and complicated
of the masterful british actor ian holm
the 110 minutes of `` panic room ''
there 's apparently nothing left to work with , sort of like michael jackson 's nose .
, i love it ... hell , i dunno .
is a bomb
'm not even
of iced tea
despite engaging offbeat touches
tackles its relatively serious subject with an open mind and considerable good cheer ,
tykwer
gets old quickly
of the performances
the canadian 's
co-writer catherine di napoli
the kind of social texture and realism that would be foreign in american teen comedies
hews out a world and carries us effortlessly from darkness to light
the election process
is good gossip , entertainingly delivered , yet with a distinctly musty odour , its expiry date long gone
about as original as a gangster sweating bullets while worrying about a contract on his life .
most of the humor
disturbing , yet compelling
another self-consciously overwritten story about a rag-tag bunch of would-be characters that team up for a ca n't -
appropriately cynical social commentary aside
hit-hungry
feels at times
colorful , semimusical
is -rrb- looking down at your watch and realizing serving sara is n't even halfway through
several movies have
is amusing for about three minutes .
should keep you reasonably entertained .
should never , ever , leave a large dog alone with a toddler
into relationships
with the raising of something other
ramsay -rrb-
relevant
crafted , and well
go down in the annals of cinema
so stocked
fails to put the struggle into meaningful historical context
leave it to the french to truly capture the terrifying angst of the modern working man without turning the film into a cheap thriller , a dumb comedy or a sappy melodrama
prison jumpsuit
multi-layered and profoundly
the be-all-end-all
clarke-williams
ventures
we need more x and less blab .
the cracked lunacy of the adventures of buckaroo banzai ,
it 's enough to make you wish jacquot had left well enough alone and just filmed the opera without all these distortions of perspective .
seem to have much emotional impact on the characters
boatload
she 's a cipher , played by an actress who smiles and frowns but does n't reveal an inner life .
charly
no such thing is sort of a minimalist beauty and the beast , but
have been overrun by what can only be characterized as robotic sentiment
the stills might make a nice coffee table book
are little more than routine .
a russian rocket
have noticed
when it comes out on video , then it 's the perfect cure for insomnia .
whose derring-do puts the x into the games
inhabit that special annex of hell where adults behave like kids
a perfect wildean actor
goldmember
that swings and jostles
designed to appeal to the younger set
blacks
something bigger
is , more often then
an acceptable way to pass a little over an hour with moviegoers ages 8-10 , but
dragonfly ' dwells on crossing-over mumbo jumbo , manipulative sentimentality , and sappy dialogue .
a wannabe comedy of manners about a brainy prep-school kid with a mrs. robinson complex
by half-baked setups and sluggish pacing
entertains not so much because of its music or comic antics , but through the perverse pleasure of watching disney scrape the bottom of its own cracker barrel
of his own fear and paranoia
of godard 's movies
living-room
a thin notion
bare bones
central role
by its moods
report card :
be repelled by their dogmatism , manipulativeness and narrow , fearful view of american life
-lrb- d -rrb- espite its familiar subject matter , ice age is consistently amusing and engrossing ...
the bad things
event
a little scattered -- ditsy
the rich promise
he has to
might have been saved if the director , tom dey , had spliced together bits and pieces of midnight run and 48 hours -lrb- and , for that matter , shrek -rrb- .
, movies like ghost ship will be used as analgesic balm for overstimulated minds .
and booty call .
utterly inept
the glorious , gaudy benefit of much stock footage of those days ,
moving and weighty
new populist comedies
a word of advice to the makers of the singles ward
` it 's like having an old friend for dinner ' .
dante 's
in recent history
slightly strange
make everyone who has been there squirm with recognition
in surrender
neo-realist
quietude
in this crazed
, gritty story
assume he had a bad run in the market or a costly divorce , because there is no earthly reason other than money why this distinguished actor would stoop so low
remarkably mature
long patch
no real reason not to
chokes on its own self-consciousness
pile up
with about an hour
literarily talented and notorious subject
cleverly constructed
from burkina faso
of the film , which seem to ask whether our civilization offers a cure for vincent 's complaint
pasta-fagioli comedy
explanations
snipes '
beast-within metaphor
be quirky and funny
the movie is obviously a labour of love so howard appears to have had free rein to be as pretentious as he wanted .
have been any easier to sit through than this hastily dubbed disaster
artistic merits
when it comes to truncheoning
bonds
seagal 's
`` catch me '' feels capable of charming the masses with star power , a pop-induced score and sentimental moments that have become a spielberg trademark .
every member of the ensemble has something fascinating to do --
blandly go where we went 8 movies ago
between movies with the courage to go over the top and movies that do n't care about being stupid
on the same stuff you can get for a buck or so in that greasy little vidgame pit in the theater lobby
it 's a technically superb film , shining with all the usual spielberg flair , expertly utilizing the talents of his top-notch creative team .
it is n't nearly as terrible as it cold have been
audacious-impossible yet compelling
getting together before a single frame had been shot and
unlikeable people
can obscure this movie 's lack of ideas
as stiff , ponderous and charmless
too hard to be funny in a way that 's too loud , too goofy and too short of an attention span
those susceptible to blue hilarity , step right up
some serious issues
more confused , less interesting
big , dumb action movie
're in for a painful ride
that embroils two young men
calories
no matter who runs them
humanity 's greatest shame
wildly incompetent but brilliantly named half past dead -- or for seagal pessimists : totally past his prime
this is a smart movie that knows its classical music , knows its freud and knows its sade .
leave the same way you came -- a few tasty morsels under your belt , but no new friends .
the more influential works
american and european cinema has amassed a vast holocaust literature , but
the envelope
brother hoffman 's script stumbles over a late-inning twist that just does n't make sense
tanks .
his characters -- if that 's not too glorified a term --
the film , like jimmy 's routines , could use a few good laughs .
spell things
director hoffman , his writer and
if deuces wild had been tweaked up a notch it would have become a camp adventure , one of those movies that 's so bad it starts to become good .
a film with a great premise but only a great premise .
shoving them
forged
interminable , shapeless documentary
listless sci-fi comedy
, loneliness and insecurity
romero
live out and
seen as just another teen movie , which means he can be forgiven for frequently pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy
evolved from star to superstar
italicizes
for people who like their romances to have that french realism
a markedly inactive film ,
undiminished
marking off
for two movies
bad-movie
's lovely and amazing , from her own screenplay , jumps to the head of the class of women 's films that manage to avoid the ghetto of sentimental chick-flicks by treating female follies with a satirical style
taste it
the working out
something for everyone .
made watchable by a bravura performance
almost nothing
crushingly self-indulgent spectacle
the phenomenal , water-born cinematography by david hennings
beautifully shot against the frozen winter landscapes of grenoble and geneva , the film unfolds with all the mounting tension of an expert thriller , until the tragedy beneath it all gradually reveals itself .
it 's really nothing more than warmed-over cold war paranoia
from simplicity
festers in just such a dungpile that you 'd swear you were watching monkeys flinging their feces at you .
where their heads were
splashy and entertainingly nasty
pulsating
jay roach directed the film from the back of a taxicab
were , well , more adventurous
egregiously
creativity
done that
feels like a teenybopper ed wood film , replete with the pubescent scandalous innuendo and the high-strung but flaccid drama
is rote work and predictable , but
does n't come close to justifying the hype that surrounded its debut at the sundance film festival two years ago
is one summer film that satisfies
screenwriter
so-so , made-for-tv something
adroit but finally a trifle flat , mad love does n't galvanize its outrage the way , say , jane campion might have done ,
the wild thornberrys movie is pleasant enough and the message of our close ties with animals can certainly not be emphasized enough
technically well-made suspenser
overall feel
the importance of being earnest
it does n't also keep us
finds one of our most conservative and hidebound movie-making traditions and gives it new texture , new relevance , new reality .
its surreal sense
one would hope for the best
ever quite
silent-movie
with humor , warmth , and intelligence , captures a life interestingly lived
nietzsche-referencing dialogue
try to look too deep into the story
it 's the sweet cinderella story that `` pretty woman '' wanted to be .
aimed at the boomer
bad writing
the message of such reflections -- intentional or not --
witherspoon puts to rest her valley-girl image ,
in luminous interviews and amazingly evocative film from three decades ago
devise
every turn of elizabeth berkley 's flopping dolphin-gasm
power outage
knack
right open
has not so much
the fun wears thin -- then out -- when there 's nothing else happening
here his sense of story and his juvenile camera movements smack of a film school undergrad , and his maudlin ending might not have gotten him into film school in the first place
transformed
complicated history
is ok for a movie to be something of a sitcom apparatus
it 's what makes their project so interesting
drama , romance , tragedy , bravery , political intrigue , partisans and sabotage
the script ?
unambitious
the audience 's meat grinder
for insights
best irish sense
mind , while watching eric rohmer 's tribute to a courageous scottish lady
's experience
hoffman 's quirks and mannerisms , particularly his penchant for tearing up on cue -- things that seem so real in small doses
of don king , sonny miller , and michael stewart
of i
of the film
a travel-agency video
all of me territory
stops on a dime in the tries-so-hard-to-be-cool `` clockstoppers
its expiration date
will be all too familiar for anyone who 's seen george roy hill 's 1973 film , `` the sting
some movies and
writing strength
candy and cheeky wit to keep parents away from the concession stand
the screenplay by james eric , james horton and director peter o'fallon
freak-outs
from home , but your ego
to catch freaks as a matinee
buoy the film , and at times , elevate it to a superior crime movie
the new populist comedies
guess a space station in the year 2455 can be crossed off the list of ideas for the inevitable future sequels -lrb- hey , do n't shoot the messenger -rrb- .
splendidly
for the period
immature and unappealing
michael zaidan , was supposed to have like written the screenplay or something
some powerful people
overripe
the writers '
a witty , low-key romantic comedy
the psychology 101 study
strong sense
require the full emotional involvement and support of a viewer
the search
if the very concept makes you nervous
the reaction in williams is as visceral as a gut punch
intermittently good time
, like many before his , makes for snappy prose but a stumblebum of a movie .
a thoroughly enjoyable , heartfelt
-lrb- screenwriter -rrb- pimental took the farrelly brothers comedy and feminized it , but
quite diverting nonsense
probably pulled a muscle or two
slyly exquisite
the worst sense of the expression
headly
they are n't able to muster a lot of emotional resonance in the cold vacuum of space
mesmerised
cheapened the artistry of making a film
and at times
of such '50s flicks
... quite endearing .
reflects
a good idea that was followed by the bad idea to turn it into a movie
the english patient
a chance to revitalize what is and always has been remarkable about clung-to traditions
it does n't leave you with much .
hitler-study
psychological drama , sociological reflection ,
lawn
nothing short of a masterpiece -- and a challenging one .
is one of world cinema 's most wondrously gifted artists
chilled breath
fairly
steven soderbergh 's digital video experiment
while the frequent allusions to gurus and doshas will strike some westerners as verging on mumbo-jumbo
chris eyre
it will just as likely make you weep , and
of herzog 's works
even the bull
out screaming
sea swings
see this terrific film
the bouncing
beyond the astute direction of cardoso and beautifully detailed performances by all of the actors , is a note of defiance over social dictates .
incessant use
rowdy participants
that you had already seen that movie
possible for the viewer to doze off for a few minutes or make several runs to the concession stand and\/or restroom and not feel as if he or she has missed anything
somber pacing and lack
the long list
of the lucky few
is
chance
above-average thriller
what makes this film special
but strangely believable
infirmity
specifically raises serious questions about the death penalty and asks what good the execution of a mentally challenged woman could possibly do
a deadly foreign policy
ol'
a sweet , laugh-a-minute crowd pleaser that lifts your spirits as well as the corners of your mouth
undogmatic about its characters
aspired
adaptations .
a no-brainer
gags
you 're a jet
much of jonah simply , and
tennessee williams
intimacy and
avoids all the comic possibilities of its situation , and becomes one more dumb high school comedy about sex gags and prom dates
about guys like evans
rock and stolid anthony hopkins
'll feel too happy to argue much
reworked version
's the unsettling images of a war-ravaged land that prove more potent and riveting than the unlikely story of sarah and harrison
a flimsy ending
a preposterously melodramatic paean to gang-member teens in brooklyn circa 1958 .
indistinct
tired retread
because blanchett and ribisi compellingly tap into a spiritual aspect of their characters ' suffering
making people
surprise
the laughs
is wasted in this crass , low-wattage endeavor
where a masterpiece should be
because it was so endlessly , grotesquely , inventive
, irish
as david letterman and the onion have proven
the damned for perpetrating patch adams
's actually pretty funny , but
puzzles me is the lack of emphasis on music in britney spears ' first movie
some , like ballistic : ecks vs. sever , were made for the palm screen
on the young woman 's infirmity and her naive dreams
sincere ,
with a visually masterful work of quiet power
good enough
many a kids-and-family-oriented cable channel
even non-techies can enjoy
best years
a poignant and wryly amusing film about mothers , daughters and their relationships
if that 's not too glorified a term
cheap , vulgar dialogue and a plot that crawls along at a snail 's pace .
's worth the price of admission for the ridicule factor alone
may indeed
a welcome lack
squeeze the action and our emotions into the all-too-familiar dramatic arc of the holocaust escape story
of ` home
succumbs to cliches and pat storytelling
captive by mediocrity
get the same love story and
of mamet
a movie character more unattractive or odorous
what lifts the film high above run-of-the-filth gangster flicks is its refusal to recognise any of the signposts , as if discovering a way through to the bitter end without a map .
this is the most visually unappealing .
to my inner nine-year-old
provoke introspection in both its characters and its audience
to such films as `` all that heaven allows '' and `` imitation of life
's tough being a black man in america , especially when the man has taken away your car , your work-hours and denied you health insurance .
almost worth
keeping it tight and nasty
the rappers at play and the prison interview with suge knight
unnamed , easily substitutable forces
is going on
evade
a common goal
hollow , self-indulgent ,
not since grumpy old men
is an amicable endeavor
to comprehend the chasm of knowledge that 's opened between them
a pity
none of this is meaningful or memorable ,
` hip '
pedestrian spin
drama\/character
say to yourself
the fiery presence
vagina
evokes the frustration , the awkwardness and the euphoria of growing up , without relying on the usual tropes .
crossroads
a well-mounted history lesson
pull free
paid a matinee price
like a bottom-feeder sequel in the escape from new york series
elevated by the wholesome twist of a pesky mother
been replaced with morph , a cute alien creature who mimics everyone and everything around
have to admit it 's semi-amusing to watch robert deniro belt out `` when you 're a jet
it 's an effort to watch this movie , but it eventually pays off and is effective if you stick with it
because of the startling intimacy
hollywood comedies such as father of the bride
it even uses a totally unnecessary prologue , just because it seems obligatory
italian guys
are poorly delivered
an unqualified recommendation
by the nation
kouyate
it 's harmless , diverting fluff .
, hospitals , courts and welfare centers
the film more cohesive
spontaneous intimacy
always brooding look
bent
this fairly parochial melodrama
offers chills much like those that you get when sitting around a campfire around midnight , telling creepy stories to give each other the willies .
the movie equivalent of staring into an open wound
full , chilling advantage of its rough-around-the-edges , low-budget constraints
of consolation candy
a kid can go through
a film less about refracting all of world war ii through the specific conditions of one man , and more about that man
weird fizzle
as mushy as peas
a little better than sorcerer 's stone
dared to mess with some powerful people
ingenious construction
lawn chair
etched with a light -lrb- yet unsentimental -rrb- touch
possession is a movie that puts itself squarely in the service of the lovers who inhabit it .
maybe he was reading the minds of the audience .
grant and bullock 's
generating about as much chemistry as an iraqi factory poised to receive a un inspector
is its utter sincerity .
the paradiso 's rusted-out ruin and ultimate collapse during the film 's final -lrb- restored -rrb- third ... emotionally belittle a cinema classic .
, the movie is rather choppy .
the `` saving private ryan '' battle scenes before realizing steven spielberg
exhausting men in black mayhem to one part family values
blues
crass , then gasp for gas ,
any flatter
unlimited access to families and church meetings
a joyous occasion
drung
from the latest eccentric , super-wealthy megalomaniac bent on world domination and destruction
is phenomenal , especially the women .
director robert j. siegel
massive cardiac arrest
... has a pleasing way with a metaphor .
participate
for the female
some people march to the beat of a different drum , and
dot
's no denying the potency of miller 's strange , fleeting brew of hopeful perseverance and hopeless closure .
walk out
failed jokes , twitchy acting , and
it 's all about the silences and if you 're into that
but the cinematography is cloudy , the picture making becalmed .
its solemn pretension
at the expense of seeing justice served
knows how to inflate the mundane into the scarifying , and gets full mileage out of the rolling of a stray barrel or the unexpected blast of a phonograph record .
may get cynical .
with a touch of john woo bullet ballet
the genius of the work speaks volumes , offering up a hallucinatory dreamscape that frustrates and captivates .
stand still
much of a plunge
crash 'em - up
will have luvvies in raptures
alone funny
're left thinking the only reason to make the movie is because present standards allow for plenty of nudity
a side of contemporary chinese life that many outsiders will be surprised to know
pulls a little from each film
bears a grievous but obscure complaint against fathers , and circles it obsessively , without making contact
the movie is clever , offbeat and even gritty enough to overcome my resistance .
over the map thematically and stylistically , and borrows heavily from lynch , jeunet , and von trier while failing to find a spark of its own
inexcusable dumb
some of the characters die
reason to miss interview with the assassin
jaw-droppingly odd behavior
little visible
appearing
of film about growing up that we do n't see often enough these days
become just another situation romance
turgid
alternately raucous and sappy ethnic sitcom
attempt to get at something
breaking glass
for this sort of thing to work , we need agile performers , but
, video-shot
finds warmth
an unendurable viewing experience
cinematography and exhilarating point-of-view shots and
powerful and moving without stooping to base melodrama
brian tufano 's handsome widescreen photography and
to shake the feeling that it was intended to be a different kind of film
most of the information has already appeared in one forum or another and , no matter how broomfield dresses it up , it tends to speculation , conspiracy theories or , at best , circumstantial evidence .
gaunt , silver-haired and leonine ,
struggles
it 's a smart , funny look at an arcane area of popular culture , and
elizabeth hurley in a bathing suit
is a welcome lack of pretension about the film , which very simply sets out to entertain and ends up delivering in good measure
many levels
the kids in the audience at the preview screening seemed bored , cheering the pratfalls but little else ;
first act
energy , intelligence and verve
help suspecting that it was improvised on a day-to-day basis during production
from dark satire
find room for one more member of his little band , a professional screenwriter
energy and geniality
'm not generally
modern day
smeary and blurry
cobbled together out of older movies
drug abuse ,
assembles a fascinating profile of a deeply humanistic artist who , in spite of all that he 's witnessed , remains surprisingly idealistic , and
is both stimulating and demanding
coos
assured of the wrong things
the story , touching though it is ,
audrey
involving smuggling drugs inside danish cows
, it is clearly a good thing .
myrtle
fiendish
to construct a real story this time
nonconformity
the auteur 's ear for the way fears and slights
festers in just such a dungpile that you 'd swear you
are n't your bailiwick
by a disastrous ending
chief scarpia
an ingenious and often harrowing
gutsy
chicken heart
upon us
throws you
to be mildly amusing
it 's also pretty funny
touching drama
raising
soderbergh 's best films
eve
has some juice
you 've figured out bielinsky 's great game , that 's when you 're in the most trouble
show-stoppingly hilarious , but scathingly witty
fiji diver rusi vulakoro and the married couple howard and michelle hall
a contract
of `` fatal attraction '' , `` 9 1\/2 weeks ''
maggots crawling on a dead dog
lazier
no amount of earnest textbook psychologizing can bridge
which is way too stagy
with the kind of social texture and realism that would be foreign in american teen comedies
of the charm of satin rouge
something-borrowed
, irrational , long-suffering but cruel
melancholia
a persecuted `` other
a bore that tends to hammer home every one of its points .
that sports a ` topless tutorial service
so in love with its overinflated mythology that it no longer recognizes the needs of moviegoers for real characters and compelling plots .
this is unusual , food-for-thought cinema that 's as entertaining as it is instructive .
much ado
good guy
a young artist 's thoughtful consideration of fatherhood
popular
limited and so embellished by editing that there 's really not much of a sense of action or even action-comedy
cut your teeth in the film industry
raucously amusing
fire a torpedo through some of clancy 's holes
got a david lynch
ascension
memorable for a peculiar malaise that renders its tension
a daytime soaper
sensuality and
our reality tv obsession , and even
trainspotting
bullock and hugh grant
an off-beat and fanciful film about the human need for monsters to blame for all that
the film falls short on tension , eloquence , spiritual challenge -- things that have made the original new testament stories so compelling for 20 centuries .
caucasian perspective
uninvolving storytelling
a window
as hilarious lunacy
relic
create and sustain
there are a few chuckles , but not a single gag sequence that really scores , and the stars seem to be in two different movies
to fathom
for intellectuals
the interest
have seemed to frida kahlo as if her life did , too
the animated sequences are well done and perfectly constructed to convey a sense of childhood imagination and
an endlessly inquisitive old man
called `
romantic , riveting and handsomely animated .
`` si , pretty much '' and `` por favor , go home '' when talking to americans
not the great american comedy , but if you liked the previous movies in the series , you 'll have a good time with this one too .
a masterful work
crushing disappointment
'll cheer .
just about as chilling and unsettling
the chelsea hotel today
, its curmudgeon does n't quite make the cut of being placed on any list of favorites .
to a biting satire that has no teeth
the best actors
is where ararat went astray .
of saucy
emotional roller coaster life
to the climactic burst of violence
point-and-shoot
, heartwarming film
one more dumb high school comedy
a subtle and richly internalized performance
shoddy product
that you get when sitting around a campfire around midnight , telling creepy stories to give each other the willies
the problem
not be
in the cold vacuum of space
, obvious , preposterous , the movie will likely set the cause of woman warriors back decades .
is that pelosi knows it .
it almost wins you over in the end
nearly as terrible
to video
a fast-paced ,
finishing it at all
slapping
courtney chases stuart
the cruel earnestness of the victorious revolutionaries
drowsy
increasingly implausible as it races
eddie murphy and owen wilson have a cute partnership in i spy , but
an architect
the , yes , snail-like pacing and lack of thematic resonance
an asset and
than by its funny , moving yarn that holds up well after two decades
burden
wayward
have been without the vulgarity and with an intelligent , life-affirming script
a vampire pic than a few shrieky special effects
the oddest of couples
when one has nothing else to watch
absolutely refreshed
because it 's straight up twin peaks action
was outshined by ll cool j.
that brings out the worst in otherwise talented actors
everything else
skin of man , heart of beast feels unusually assured .
its loving yet unforgivingly inconsistent depiction of everyday people
as one , ms. mirren , who did
are all aliens
sees himself as impervious to a fall
got the wildly popular vin diesel in the equation
the mysterious and brutal nature
fondness
show a remarkable ability to document both sides of this emotional car-wreck
a different movie -- sometimes tedious -- by a director many viewers
the horror fan who opts to overlook this goofily endearing and well-lensed gorefest
the ingenious construction
a deeply
performances are potent ,
what makes it worth a recommendation
writer\/director dover kosashvili
much further than we imagine
to think about them anyway
` amateur ' in almost every frame
will be delighted with the fast , funny , and even touching story
the film with his effortless performance and that trademark grin of his -- so perfect for a ballplayer
did the screenwriters just do a cut-and-paste of every bad action-movie line in history
visual in-jokes
's how to kill your neighbor 's dog is slight but unendurable
goes a long way on hedonistic gusto
to escape from director mark romanek 's self-conscious scrutiny
bergmanesque
euphemism ` urban drama
supremely hopeful
slapped together .
wishing that you and they were in another movie
left slightly unfulfilled
his most ardent fans
heated passions
the comedy is nonexistent .
musings
'll find yourself remembering this refreshing visit to a sunshine state .
sweet and modest
viewpoint
an unhappy situation
make for much of a movie
its full potential
want to be jolted out of their gourd
makes as much of a mess as this one
as we
has little insight into the historical period and its artists , particularly in how sand developed a notorious reputation
little grace -lrb- rifkin 's -rrb- tale of precarious skid-row dignity achieves
the story and ensuing complications
a vastly improved germanic version
is its personable , amusing cast
the movie 's progression into rambling incoherence
pro-serbian
the film to paradoxically feel familiar and foreign at the same time
arthur schnitzler 's reigen
what it used to be
if you adored the full monty so resoundingly that you 're dying to see the same old thing in a tired old setting
those comedies
rekindles
to the degree that ivans xtc .
soon-to-be-forgettable
futuristic women
needed to show it .
a genuinely moving and wisely unsentimental drama
the excitement is missing
is so clumsily sentimental
in movies
such an excellent job
wonderful life
crematorium
you 'll see del toro has brought unexpected gravity to blade ii .
there 's little to be learned from watching ` comedian '
that 's as hard to classify as it is hard to resist
intelligent observations
'60s caper film
is in the right place , his plea for democracy and civic action laudable
while remaining true to his principles
this is the kind of movie that you only need to watch for about thirty seconds before you say to yourself , ` ah , yes , here we have a bad , bad , bad movie . '
her process of turning pain into art
a leash
yes , that 's right : it 's forrest gump , angel of death .
broomfield has compelling new material
encouraging debut feature
twenty
zealously
decay
comic effects
were less
odoriferous thing ... so
parental
beat each other
never really get inside of them .
depths
to the filmmakers , ivan is a prince of a fellow ,
crystallize key plot moments
the corners
is really a series of strung-together moments
abridged
nearly three hours
... and excellent use of music by india 's popular gulzar and jagjit singh
seem too long
in this engaging film about two men who discover what william james once called ` the gift of tears
, built for controversy .
sketchy characters and immature provocations can fully succeed at cheapening it .
wants desperately to come off as a fanciful film about the typical problems of average people
acting clinic
if you 're looking for a story , do n't bother .
argue
seen 10,000 times
the kind of sense of humor that derives from a workman 's grasp of pun and entendre and its attendant
so insatiable
a bright , inventive , thoroughly winning flight of revisionist fancy .
the script 's judgment and sense of weight
jason patric and ray liotta
killed my father
hard to be mythic
between sling blade and south of heaven , west of hell
for all the time we spend with these people , we never really get inside of them .
warm and charming package
the q
much of the action takes place
to like
crack cast
crowd
look at the training and dedication that goes into becoming a world-class fencer and the champion that 's made a difference to nyc inner-city youth
sugary sentiment and withholds delivery
if you do n't ... well , skip to another review .
little more than a particularly slanted , gay s\/m fantasy , enervating and deadeningly drawn-out
rollerball left us cold
nonethnic
remove spider-man the movie from its red herring surroundings
is too calm and thoughtful for agitprop , and the thinness of its characterizations
think of this
surest bet
makes windtalkers
suspenseful spin
everyday children
the first full scale wwii flick
usual portrayals
an allegory concerning the chronically mixed signals african american professionals get about overachieving could be intriguing , but the supernatural trappings only obscure the message .
as he is
a noble end can justify evil means
death penalty
to excite that it churns up not one but two flagrantly fake thunderstorms to underscore the action
woe-is-me
, it revigorates the mind to see a feature that concentrates on people , a project in which the script and characters hold sway .
but several movies have - take heart
offers much colorful eye candy , including the spectacle of gere in his dancing shoes , hoofing and crooning with the best of them .
keep the viewer wide-awake all the way through
remarkable yet shockingly
politics
possibly the worst film
feels like a teenybopper ed wood film , replete with the pubescent scandalous innuendo and the high-strung but flaccid drama .
sly humor
a more annoying
nicely wound clock not just ticking , but humming
the diva shrewdly surrounds herself with a company of strictly a-list players .
flat dialogue
great character interaction .
only if you have an interest in the characters you see
needed to carry out a dickensian hero
uninflected
wayward teen
anti-semitism
an action hero with table manners ,
of a new teen-targeted action tv series
named half past dead -- or for seagal
poignant picture
evelyn
post-war
was so endlessly , grotesquely , inventive
of flatulence
illustrates the picture 's moral schizophrenia
intelligent .
more smarts , but just as endearing and easy to watch
that made spy kids a surprising winner with both adults and younger audiences
on time , death , eternity , and what
like the best 60 minutes
can take credit for most of the movie 's success .
to bronze
neighbor
as the film
's sanctimonious , self-righteous and so eager to earn our love
sexual jealousy , resentment and the fine
the truest sense
the art direction and costumes are gorgeous and finely detailed , and kurys ' direction is clever and insightful .
of `
, life-affirming lesson
clotted
some univac-like script machine
fantasy mixing with reality and actors playing more than one role just to add to the confusion
dullest science fiction
tv sitcom material at best
from its material that is deliberately unsettling
children of the century , though well dressed and well made
well-acted and thought-provoking
turns out to be affected and boring
red dragon makes one appreciate silence of the lambs .
the rest of us -- especially san francisco
is complex from the start -- and , refreshingly , stays that way
demonstrates
a uniquely sensual metaphorical dramatization of sexual obsession
watch witherspoon 's talents
creates a film of near-hypnotic physical beauty even as he tells a story as horrifying as any in the heart-breakingly extensive annals of white-on-black racism
tree
may ... work as a jaunt down memory lane for teens and young adults who grew up on televised scooby-doo shows or reruns
the ` plain ' girl
noir organized crime story
's its first sign of trouble
this new movie version of the alexandre dumas classic is the stuff of high romance , brought off with considerable wit .
suspecting that it was improvised on a day-to-day basis during production
were in another movie
feel like a chump
their celebrity parents
with cute accents performing ages-old slapstick and unfunny tricks
the screenplay or something
amy and matthew have a bit of a phony relationship , but
deliberately and devotedly constructed , far from heaven is too picture postcard perfect , too neat and new pin-like , too obviously a recreation to resonate .
king brown snake
the working class
savory
, ludicrous attempt
cloaks a familiar anti-feminist equation -lrb- career - kids = misery -rrb- in tiresome romantic-comedy duds
young-guns cast
a seriously bad film with seriously warped logic by writer-director kurt wimmer at the screenplay level .
a film
eloquently about the symbiotic relationship between art and life .
both worlds
, irritating display
clever ,
it were n't true
bertrand tavernier 's oft-brilliant safe conduct -lrb- `` laissez-passer '' -rrb-
, the jokes are typical sandler fare ,
knockout
after an hour and a half of wondering -- sometimes amusedly , sometimes impatiently -- just what this strenuously unconventional movie is supposed to be , you discover that the answer is as conventional as can be .
if you 've grown tired of going where no man has gone before
execrable
irish history
-lrb- it 's -rrb-
skins '
church members and undemanding armchair tourists
expanse
are n't put off by the film 's austerity
an average student 's
shape-shifting perils
makes absolutely no sense
obviously desired
sanctimonious , self-righteous
the passive-aggressive psychology of co-dependence and the struggle for self-esteem
will be an enjoyable choice for younger kids
adams , with four scriptwriters , takes care with the characters , who are so believable that you feel what they feel .
by an adult who 's apparently been forced by his kids to watch too many barney videos
remind one of a really solid woody allen film ,
is puzzling
meets friday the 13th by way of clean and sober , filmed on the set of carpenter 's the thing and loaded with actors you 're most likely to find on the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat
under-7 crowd
biologically
justice system
feel someday
it is a young artist 's thoughtful consideration of fatherhood
leads
mechanisms
deranged immediacy
that may or may not qual
often funny
fairly enjoyable mixture
working class
overlong and not well-acted , but
artistic transcendence
of the pretension associated with the term
leather warriors and
of comedy and melodrama
the riveting performances
ineffable
it 's definitely a step in the right direction .
tattered finery
a little too big
pipe dream does have its charms .
it was just a matter of ` eh . '
the seas of their personalities
ideas and
truly awful and
wonders ,
never really vocalized
some do n't .
american audiences will probably find it familiar and insufficiently cathartic
find an actual vietnam war combat movie actually produced by either the north or south vietnamese
self-destructiveness
frank tashlin comedy
as one of the golden eagle 's carpets
returns with a chase to end all chases
mind or
by friel
this might not seem like the proper cup of tea , however it is almost guaranteed that even the stuffiest cinema goers will laugh their \*\*\* off for an hour-and-a-half .
does mark ms. bullock 's best work in some time
was created for the non-fan to figure out what makes wilco a big deal
from one
's incredible the number of stories the holocaust has generated
lives lived in a state of quiet desperation
ever wondered what kind of houses those people live in
to wear down possible pupils through repetition
an enthralling aesthetic experience , one that 's steeped in mystery and a ravishing , baroque beauty .
its provocative conclusion
a warmed over pastiche
scenes in frida
gives added clout to this doc
when you 're a struggling nobody
that did n't talk down to them
don king ,
barlow
grosses
on you
flashy , vaguely silly overkill
small-scale
italian
to be fully forgotten
both people 's capacity for evil and their heroic capacity for good
a tired tyco ad
crimen del padre amaro
that carries you along in a torrent of emotion as it explores the awful complications of one terrifying day
sounds , but strikes a tone that 's alternately melancholic , hopeful and strangely funny
has air conditioning
what soured me on the santa clause 2 was that santa bumps up against 21st century reality so hard
for the extreme generation ' pic
a stale copy of a picture that was n't all that great to begin with
, unfortunately , outnumber the hits by three-to-one .
, humorous , spooky , educational , but at other times as bland as a block of snow .
, told well by a master storyteller
skipping straight
stomp
its rawness
103-minute length
the punk
that effortlessly draws you in
too-hot-for-tv direct-to-video\/dvd category
the film is stark , straightforward and deadly ... an unnatural calm that 's occasionally shaken by ... blasts of rage , and later , violent jealousy . '
's no denying that burns is a filmmaker with a bright future ahead of him
a nomination for a best-foreign-film oscar : make a movie about whimsical folk who learn a nonchallenging , life-affirming lesson while walking around a foreign city with stunning architecture
it has more than a few moments that are insightful enough to be fondly remembered in the endlessly challenging maze of moviegoing .
the limbo of grief and how truth-telling
you sweat
a good ear for dialogue , and the characters sound like real people
wanker goths are on the loose !
confident filmmaking
the stripped-down dramatic constructs ,
whom the
is ironically just the sort of disposable , kitchen-sink homage that illustrates why the whole is so often less than the sum of its parts in today 's hollywood
infused with the sensibility of a video director
a relatively effective little potboiler until its absurd , contrived , overblown , and entirely implausible finale .
to the younger set
in the end , it is almost a good movie
an obvious copy
will worm its way there
is small and
pulled off
's too loud
, by-the-numbers romantic comedy
robert aldrich
self-deprecating stammers
a stiflingly unfunny and unoriginal mess this
figures prominently in this movie , and helps keep the proceedings as funny for grown-ups as for rugrats
highly entertaining , self-aggrandizing , politically motivated
's impossible to shake .
in search
watch , giggle and get an adrenaline boost without feeling like you 've completely lowered your entertainment standards
compendium
from the writing and direction to the soggy performances --
budding amours
passable enough for a shoot-out in the o.k. court house
indignant , preemptive departure
seem so impersonal or even shallow
a canny , derivative , wildly gruesome portrait of a london sociopath who 's the scariest of sadists .
the trickster spider
what -lrb- frei -rrb-
the emptiness of success
has something serious to say about the ways in which extravagant chance can distort our perspective and throw us off the path of good sense
of a couple hours of summertime and a bucket of popcorn
the film above anything sandler
of a good cast
the cracked lunacy of the adventures of buckaroo banzai , but
has said plenty about how show business has infiltrated every corner of society -- and not always for the better
the saigon of 1952 is an uneasy mix of sensual delights and simmering violence , and the quiet american brings us right into the center of that world .
which is in more abundant supply in this woefully hackneyed movie , directed by scott kalvert , about street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches , gratuitous violence , or empty machismo
slightly naughty ,
adversity
he may have meant the internet short saving ryan 's privates .
with an unusual protagonist -lrb- a kilt-wearing jackson -rrb- and subject matter , the improbable `` formula 51 '' is somewhat entertaining
surprisingly shoddy makeup work
'' is an actor 's movie first and foremost .
is left with the inescapable conclusion that hitchens ' obsession with kissinger is , at bottom , a sophisticated flower child 's desire to purge the world of the tooth and claw of human power .
slippery
boils down
rescue
the rugrats movies
tres greek writer and star nia vardalos has crafted here a worldly-wise and very funny script .
the various silbersteins
the general absurdity
the halfhearted zeal
the charisma and ability
a tragedy
a misdemeanor , a flat , unconvincing drama that never catches fire
lacks dramatic punch and depth
underwater ghost stories go
first-time
is suitably elegant
on the entire history of the yiddish theater
the story , touching though it is , does not quite have enough emotional resonance or variety of incident to sustain a feature , and
steve martin
puts itself
its makers actually seem to understand what made allen 's romantic comedies so pertinent and enduring
it slow , predictable and not very amusing
loved this film .
of love
one of the most depressing movie-going experiences i can think of is to sit through about 90 minutes of a so-called ` comedy ' and not laugh once .
finally returns de palma to his pulpy thrillers of the early '80s
an undistinguished attempt to make a classic theater piece cinematic .
everybody loves a david and goliath story , and this one is told almost entirely from david 's point of view
trades in
determination to inject farcical raunch
national events
oddly colorful and just plain
ultimately silly
to be remembered by
powerful
destined to be the 21st century 's new `` conan '' and that he 's going to make a splash even greater than arnold schwarzenegger , jean-claud van damme or steven segal
a fraction
no matter if it 's viewed as a self-reflection or cautionary tale
is the film roman polanski may have been born to make .
everything that 's good
squanders the charms of stars hugh grant and sandra bullock .
lush and
the possibility of creating a more darkly
bland hotels ,
the dream world of teen life ,
how to inflate the mundane into the scarifying
seem to hit
shooting itself in the foot
lights
in moulin rouge
bursting through the constraints of its source , this is one adapted - from-television movie that actually looks as if it belongs on the big screen .
if her life did , too
for fancy split-screen
is the sort of low-grade dreck that usually goes straight to video -- with a lousy script , inept direction , pathetic acting , poorly dubbed dialogue and murky cinematography , complete with visible boom mikes
gets royally screwed and comes back for more
a rollicking good time for the most part
pollyana would reach for a barf bag
the swinging subculture
in my opinion , analyze that is not as funny or entertaining as analyze this , but it is a respectable sequel .
braveheart
spiked with raw urban humor
those with at least a minimal appreciation of woolf and clarissa dalloway
that will leave you wondering about the characters ' lives after the clever credits roll
viewers are asked so often to suspend belief that were it not for holm 's performance , the film would be a total washout .
this is an action movie with an action icon who 's been all but decommissioned .
's something about a marching band that gets me where i live .
to a man whose achievements -- and complexities -- reached far beyond the end zone
through the ranks of the players
we also need movies like tim mccann 's revolution no. 9 .
its own languorous charm
every sense
you are wet in some places
play off each other virtually to a stand-off , with the unfortunate trump card being the dreary mid-section of the film .
, worse yet , nonexistent --
ed decter
theater sketch
a half mark
fine cast
addition to scoring high for originality of plot
four-year-old
falls apart
making me want to find out whether , in this case , that 's true
a sly dissection
successful on other levels
even when there are lulls , the emotions seem authentic , and the picture is so lovely toward the end ... you almost do n't notice the 129-minute running time .
... festival in cannes bubbles with the excitement of the festival in cannes .
it 's likely to please audiences who like movies that demand four hankies
supposedly authentic account of a historical event that 's far too tragic to merit such superficial treatment .
he 's made at least one damn fine horror movie
is a phlegmatic bore , so tedious it makes the silly spy vs. spy film the sum of all fears , starring ben affleck , seem downright hitchcockian
, yu clearly hopes to camouflage how bad his movie is .
grade
action\/thriller
as many good ideas as bad is the cold comfort that chin 's film serves up with style and empathy
all the difference
as a film
assembly
does n't give you enough to feel good about
halfhearted
is actually funny with the material
too well
there 's a lot of good material here
soft-core twaddle
the things that made the first one charming
exhaustion , from watching a movie that is dark -lrb- dark green , to be exact -rrb-
a lack of thesis
than we imagine
somewhat convenient ending
worthy of a place alongside the other hannibal movies
more influential works
a personal low
`` difficult '' movies
is clever and funny
one level
to joyless special-effects excess
definitive explanation
with plot twists
of a golden book sprung to life
a penetrating glimpse into the tissue-thin ego of the stand-up comic .
every faltering half-step of its development
by gianni romoli
terrific as pauline
means check it out .
owes more to guy ritchie than the bard of avon
by a talented director
the point of real interest - -- audience sadism
unsettling psychological
memories of rollerball have faded
is the refreshingly unhibited enthusiasm
are no special effects , and no hollywood endings
one big laugh , three or four mild giggles , and a whole lot
map thematically and stylistically ,
in a movie theatre for some time
... keep the movie slaloming through its hackneyed elements with enjoyable ease .
the way the roundelay of partners functions , and the interplay within partnerships and among partnerships and the general air of gator-bashing are consistently delightful .
soderbergh 's best films , `` erin brockovich , '' `` out of sight ''
this is lightweight filmmaking , to be sure , but
the film , which seem to ask whether our civilization offers a cure for vincent 's complaint
their fathers
but the execution is a flop with the exception of about six gags that really work .
the author 's work
right eyes
very bleak day
into the exotic world of belly dancing
the power of shanghai ghetto , a documentary by dana janklowicz-mann and amir mann ,
a zombie movie
offbeat touches
borrowed
has a built-in audience , but only among those who are drying out from spring break and are still unconcerned about what they ingest .
wants to be
bring out the cake
this woefully hackneyed movie ,
showing signs of potential for the sequels , but not giving us much this time around
full of bland hotels , highways , parking lots
the only pain
jam-packed
a look at `` the real americans ''
may find the singles ward occasionally bewildering
it 's a very entertaining , thought-provoking film with a simple message
's a comedy
every bit as filling as the treat of the title
bullwinkle
one long
know what makes holly and marina tick
is a movie that starts out like heathers , then becomes bring it on , then becomes unwatchable
it 's a brilliant , honest performance by nicholson , but the film is an agonizing bore except when the fantastic kathy bates turns up
it both ways
a science fiction movie
ultimately , in the history of the academy , people may be wondering what all that jazz was about `` chicago '' in 2002 .
quite a
horrid little propaganda film with fascinating connections not only to the serbs themselves but also to a network of american right-wing extremists
proves tiresome
there 's undeniable enjoyment to be had from films crammed with movie references ,
as x-men - occasionally brilliant but mostly average , showing signs of potential for the sequels , but not giving us much this time around
takes aim
in both the writing and cutting , it does not achieve the kind of dramatic unity that transports you .
's just as wonderful on the big screen .
gives ample opportunity for large-scale action and suspense , which director shekhar kapur supplies with tremendous skill .
the kind of movie that leaves vague impressions and a nasty aftertaste but little clear memory of its operational mechanics
will still come away with a sense of his reserved but existential poignancy
as much resemblance to the experiences of most battered women
their mentally `` superior '' friends ,
has been allowed to get wet , fuzzy and sticky
the saigon
while the film is competent , it 's also uninspired , lacking the real talent and wit to elevate it beyond its formula to the level of classic romantic comedy to which it aspires .
on any deeper level
cause parents
do n't wait to see this terrific film with your kids -- if you do n't have kids borrow some .
flickering reminders of the ties that bind us
a marvelous performance by allison lohman
talking a talk that appeals to me
than a study in schoolgirl obsession
` naqoyqatsi ' is banal in its message and the choice of material to convey it .
birot
be so flabby
this painfully unfunny farce traffics in tired stereotypes and encumbers itself with complications ...
encourages
murderous maids pulls no punches in its depiction of the lives of the papin sister and the events that led to their notorious rise to infamy ...
gives none
hollywood fantasies
models and bar dancers
you really want to understand what this story is really all about
it shows us a slice of life that 's very different from our own and yet instantly recognizable .
a pleasing , often-funny comedy .
enthusiasms
evil aliens '
staggers between flaccid satire and what is supposed to be madcap farce .
but net
the trouble
the script 's
, it 's the very definition of epic adventure .
is too calm and thoughtful for agitprop , and the thinness of its characterizations makes it a failure as straight drama
steadfast
've seen the end of the movie
is undone by anachronistic quick edits and occasional jarring glimpses of a modern theater audience watching the events unfold .
plot pawn
that his film is molto superficiale
the hunger or cat people
tiger
of cuban leader fidel castro
a kind
friggin
ice age wo n't drop your jaw , but it will warm your heart , and i 'm giving it a strong thumbs up .
that it 's impossible to care
through its flaws , revolution # 9 proves to be a compelling
its plot and animation
do we
responsible for putting together any movies of particular value or merit
300
could possibly
an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
the picture 's cleverness is ironically muted by the very people who are intended to make it shine .
with kieslowski 's lyrical pessimism
fudges fact and fancy with such confidence
above the rest
the movie 's vision
truncated
is a tribute to shyamalan 's gifts , which are such that we 'll keep watching the skies for his next project .
its techniques
take what was otherwise a fascinating , riveting story
though haynes ' style apes films from the period ... its message is not rooted in that decade .
before it takes a sudden turn and devolves into a bizarre sort of romantic comedy , steven shainberg 's adaptation of mary gaitskill 's harrowing short story ... is a brilliantly played , deeply unsettling experience .
a more credible script
the discomfort and embarrassment of being a bumbling american in europe
hot on the hardwood proves once again that a man in drag is not in and of himself funny .
solid family fun
this cinderella story
with the thin veneer of nationalism that covers our deepest , media-soaked fears
is still only partly satisfying
ignite
draws its considerable power from simplicity .
interesting cinematic devices -lrb- cool visual backmasking -rrb- ,
where it has been deemed important enough to make a film in which someone has to be hired to portray richard dawson
two last-place basketball
utterly transcend gender
where much of the action takes place
newcastle , the first half of gangster no. 1 drips with style
issue a moratorium , effective immediately , on treacly films about inspirational prep-school professors and the children they so heartwarmingly motivate .
fails to overcome the film 's manipulative sentimentality and annoying stereotypes
blab and money
the bai brothers have taken an small slice of history and opened it up for all of us to understand
aficionados of the whodunit
by showing them heartbreakingly drably
as important as humor
, violent and mindless
germany 's democratic weimar republic
this frozen tundra soap opera
been more geeked when i heard that apollo 13 was going to be released in imax format
chimes
inert sci-fi action thriller .
slackers or their antics
starts as a tart little lemon drop of a movie
flows forwards and back ,
icily
it would be churlish to begrudge anyone for receiving whatever consolation that can be found in dragonfly , yet it is impossible to find the film anything but appalling , shamelessly manipulative and contrived , and totally lacking in conviction
of casual realism
a particular theatrical family
forced to follow
while holm is terrific as both men and hjejle quite appealing , the film fails to make the most out of the intriguing premise .
a wonderful subject
a funny yet dark and
original character , siuation or joke
is a better satiric target than middle-america
totalitarian
the acting is amateurish , the cinematography is atrocious , the direction is clumsy , the writing is insipid and the violence is at once luridly graphic and laughably unconvincing .
a rip-off twice removed , modeled after -lrb- seagal 's -rrb- earlier copycat under siege ,
're playing characters who sometimes feel more like literary conceits than flesh-and-blood humans
of being earnest , so thick with wit it plays like a reading from bartlett 's familiar quotations
this is standard crime drama fare ... instantly forgettable and thoroughly dull .
one-room world
channels the not-quite-dead career of guy ritchie .
, profanity and violence
the structure is simple ,
unblinking frankness
about either the nature of women
, the film ratchets up the stirring soundtrack , throws in a fish-out-of-water gag and lets the cliched dialogue rip .
dead dog
the humor and humanity
conceived
at the art and the agony of making people
the action is dazzling
snappy dialogue
is easier to swallow than julie taymor 's preposterous titus
dull , dumb and derivative horror
the only thing `` swept away '' is the one hour and thirty-three minutes spent watching this waste of time .
this engrossing , characteristically complex tom clancy thriller is shifty in the manner in which it addresses current terrorism anxieties and sidesteps them at the same time .
appreciate original romantic comedies
hollywood fluff
the audience or
feels like a prison stretch
is n't as easy to come by as it used to be
energized
provide a reason for us to care beyond the very basic dictums of human decency
reflect that its visual imagination is breathtaking
ninety minute
skinny
loud , low-budget and tired formula film
as big daddy
this is a very ambitious project for a fairly inexperienced filmmaker , but
make you feel guilty about ignoring what the filmmakers clearly believe
ecks
hit .
on taylor 's doorstep
, this quirky soccer import is forgettable
cared much about any aspect of it , from its cheesy screenplay to the grayish quality of its lighting to its last-minute , haphazard theatrical release
what is essentially a `` dungeons and dragons '' fantasy with modern military weaponry
the studio 's
render it anything but laughable
in
gives a mesmerizing performance as a full-fledged sex addict who is in complete denial about his obsessive behavior
thought i heard a mysterious voice , and felt myself powerfully drawn toward the light -- the light of the exit sign
arbitrarily plotted
that it seeks excitement in manufactured high drama
can still make you feel that you never want to see another car chase , explosion or gunfight again
an infuriating film .
an evanescent , seamless and sumptuous stream of consciousness
worth catching for griffiths ' warm and winning central performance
on a traditional indian wedding in contemporary new delhi
have dumped a whole lot of plot in favor of ... outrageous gags
film buff
bloody sunday
to get made-up and go see this movie with my sisters
a wonderous accomplishment
these girls
quirky , charming
a few four letter words thrown in that are generally not heard on television
wheels
a highly personal look at the effects of living a dysfunctionally privileged lifestyle , and by the end , we only wish we could have spent more time in its world .
a mountain
surprisingly ` solid ' achievement
sensational denouements
explores the awful complications of one terrifying day
wewannour money back , actually
a suspenseful spin on standard horror flick formula
punctuated with graphic violence
looks much more like a cartoon in the end than the simpsons ever has
writer\/director burr steers emphasizes the q in quirky , with mixed results .
like saturday morning tv in the '60s -rrb-
, so , hopefully , this film will attach a human face to all those little steaming cartons .
the sentimental cliches mar an otherwise excellent film .
mother-daughter
anchor the film in a very real and amusing give-and-take .
by anyone outside the under-10 set
modernize and reconceptualize
was the best the contest received
wonderfully edited
is the kind of movie
about the outcome
distinguished and thoughtful film
just for sitting through it
is bad , but certainly not without merit as entertainment .
it 's all surface psychodramatics .
which ticks off kahlo 's lifetime milestones with the dutiful precision of a tax accountant
the result
the wheezing terrorist subplot has n't the stamina for the 100-minute running time , and
well , it probably wo n't have you swinging from the trees hooting it 's praises , but it 's definitely worth taking a look
wince in embarrassment and others , thanks to the actors , that are quite touching .
becomes an exercise in trying to predict when a preordained `` big moment '' will occur and not `` if . ''
crass , jaded movie types and the phony baloney movie biz
of psychedelic devices , special effects and backgrounds , ` spy kids 2 '
this genre since the 1984 uncut version of sergio leone
or stock ideas
it felt like to be a new yorker -- or , really , to be a human being -- in the weeks after 9\/11
masses
of `` charade
to the soggy performances
an mtv
the movies
dream image
dip in jerry bruckheimer 's putrid pond of retread action twaddle
, walt becker 's film pushes all the demographically appropriate comic buttons .
much of what we see is horrible but it 's also undeniably exceedingly clever
a pregnant premise being wasted by a script that takes few chances and manages to insult the intelligence of everyone in the audience
that deserves recommendation
proves you wrong on both counts .
to sit through crap like this
the magic of the first film
neglects
sit back and
that open-minded elvis fans
grandiose spiritual anomie
everything we 've come to expect from movies nowadays
we 're touched by the film 's conviction that all life centered on that place , that time and that sport
ensemble movies ,
the story 's center
aims to confuse
, straightforward and deadly
parents love to have their kids
, surreal , and resonant
brash , intelligent and
wo n't fly with most intelligent viewers
informed , adult hindsight
applies more detail to the film 's music
build a movie around some flawed but rather unexceptional women , emerging with a fine character study that 's short on plot but rich in the tiny revelations of real life
post-adolescent electra rebellion
comes off winningly
wes
in ferment
` all in all , reign of fire will be a good -lrb- successful -rrb- rental . '
may have worked against the maker 's minimalist intent
spielberg knows how to tell us about people .
gibney and jarecki
brings documentary-like credibility to the horrors of the killing field and the barbarism of ` ethnic cleansing .
's the cute frissons of discovery and humor between chaplin and kidman that keep this nicely wound clock not just ticking , but humming .
sparks
the icy stunts
that stealing harvard is too busy getting in its own way to be anything but frustrating , boring , and forgettable
does full honor to miyazaki 's teeming and often unsettling landscape , and to the conflicted complexity of his characters .
unwary viewers
a sour taste in one 's mouth
ill-conceived and expensive
the cultural and moral issues
is a pleasant enough dish
about inner consciousness
standup routines
twohy 's
the bones
blatant product placement
tones and styles
like these russo guys
of determination and the human spirit
undernourished
will win him any new viewers
into the very fabric of iranian
of fresh air
can i
what makes it interesting as a character study is the fact that the story is told from paul 's perspective
kwan is a master of shadow , quietude , and room noise , and
been more of the `` queen '' and less of the `` damned
most opaque , self-indulgent and
by a natural sense for what works
paul bettany is good at being the ultra-violent gangster wannabe
a disappointingly thin slice of lower-class london life ; despite the title ... amounts to surprisingly little
commerce ,
nothing more than four
robert de niro
it looks like an action movie , but it 's so poorly made , on all levels , that it does n't even qualify as a spoof of such .
require so much relationship maintenance that celibacy can start looking good
did n't know how to handle it
's just as wonderful on the big screen
their children or a disturbing story about sociopaths and their marks
leave a large dog alone with a toddler
stunning technical achievement
the era of the intelligent , well-made b movie is long gone
fascinating performances
seems as safe as a children 's film
throws herself into this dream hispanic role with a teeth-clenching gusto
one white
have n't laughed that hard in years
sluggish
chung
quiet ,
murky cinematography
what saves it ... and makes it
loose collection
due to its rapid-fire delivery and
jia 's moody ,
especially by young ballesta and galan -lrb- a first-time actor -rrb- , writer\/director achero manas 's film is schematic and obvious .
at first
a superlative b movie
its own considerable achievement
swimfan does catch on
is superficial and will probably be of interest primarily to its target audience
any kind of satisfying entertainment
don
as opposed to the manifesto
is compensated in large part by the off-the-wall dialogue , visual playfulness and the outlandishness of the idea itself
murder by numbers ' is n't a great movie
thoroughly involving
about growing up in japan
flood
penetrating , impenetrable
ultimately flawed
the romantic comedy genre
little things
, my 6-year-old nephew said , `` i guess i come from a broken family , and my uncles are all aliens , too . ''
aggressive self-glorification and a manipulative whitewash
rose 's film ,
's hard to figure the depth of these two literary figures , and even the times in which they lived .
in rich , shadowy black-and-white , devils chronicles
is supposed to warm our hearts
as sharp
for the masquerade to work
thrusts
think , zzzzzzzzz
madonna does
ichi
directed with purpose and finesse by england 's roger mitchell , who handily makes the move from pleasing
a laughable -- or rather , unlaughable --
this too-extreme-for-tv rendition of the notorious mtv show
to being too bleak , too pessimistic and too unflinching for its own good
emerges in the movie ,
serve up
widow
the end of its title
, decisive moments
travel incognito
kevin
's so striking about jolie 's performance
the overall effect
xxx is as conventional as a nike ad and as rebellious as spring break .
it might more accurately be titled mr. chips off the old block
scalds like acid
entertains not so much because of its music or comic antics , but through the perverse pleasure of watching disney scrape the bottom of its own cracker barrel .
is a film -- full of life and small delights -- that has all the wiggling energy of young kitten .
warning kids
another film
shimmering
what a bewilderingly brilliant and entertaining movie this is .
that gives the lady and the duke something of a theatrical air
no big whoop , nothing new to see
of those rare pictures
assert themselves
solondz tries and tries hard
is generally quite funny
low rate annie
to its community
enough , but nothing new
modern times
obvious and
with appropriate ferocity and thoughtfulness
hard at leading lives of sexy intrigue
's a fun adventure movie for kids -lrb- of all ages -rrb- that like adventure
near
low-life tragedy
was just a matter of ` eh . '
smoothed over by an overwhelming need to tender inspirational tidings , especially in the last few cloying moments
because bullock and grant
a summer of teen-driven , toilet-humor codswallop
avoid a fatal mistake
at young males in the throes of their first full flush of testosterone
resolutely unamusing , how thoroughly unrewarding all of this is
always entertaining , and smartly written
clayburgh and
'll love it and
by surrounding himself with untalented people
wo n't be remembered as one of -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- better films .
be funny , uplifting and moving
ca n't begin to tell you how tedious , how resolutely unamusing , how thoroughly unrewarding all of this is , and what a reckless squandering of four fine acting talents
by sheer nerve
program run
of the intelligent , well-made b movie
flopping
camaraderie and
quirkily appealing
douglas mcgrath 's nicholas nickleby does dickens as it should be done cinematically .
care what kind of sewage they shovel into their mental gullets to simulate sustenance
tom green and the farrelly brothers
through the hearts and minds of the five principals
writer craig bartlett 's story
interesting to say
of letting
of the four main actresses
undercuts the joie de vivre even as he creates it , giving the movie a mournful undercurrent that places the good-time shenanigans in welcome perspective
sour
its relatively gore-free allusions
gives the -lrb- teen comedy -rrb-
with a smile on your face and a grumble in your stomach
of small town regret , love , duty and friendship
maxim
a tiny sense
subculture hell-bent
if she had to sit through it again
be thrown back in the river
on empathy
manage an equally assured narrative coinage
want to watch if you only had a week to live
haunting
resonant psychological study of domestic tension and unhappiness
has never been filmed more irresistibly than in ` baran
, quick and dirty look
a gleefully grungy , hilariously wicked black comedy ...
filling the screen with this tortured , dull artist and monster-in-the
that gets me where i live
on larger moralistic consequences
than fright
charged , but
ascertain
less worrying about covering all the drama in frida 's life
how intolerance has the power to deform families , then tear them apart
f
to do a little fleeing of its own
smitten document of a troubadour , his acolytes , and the triumph of his band
a completely honest , open-hearted film that should appeal to anyone willing to succumb to it
swimfan , like fatal attraction ,
of epic adventure
excruciating film
come full circle to end on a positive -lrb- if tragic -rrb- note
philippe , who makes oliver far more interesting than the character 's lines would suggest
as an exceptional thriller
it 's a wonderful , sobering , heart-felt drama .
to the insanity of black
triple-crosses
terrific as nadia , a russian mail-order bride who comes to america speaking not a word of english
all-night
keeps him
most of the things costner movies are known for
its paint fights , motorized scooter chases and
no matter how firmly director john stainton has his tongue in his cheek , the fact remains that a wacky concept does not a movie make .
with his family
with jason x.
does a splendid job of racial profiling hollywood style -- casting excellent latin actors of all ages -- a trend long overdue .
the depths to which the girls-behaving-badly film has fallen
hoffman 's quirks and mannerisms ,
can get by without being funny simply by structuring the scenes as if they were jokes : a setup , delivery and payoff
pat storylines , precious circumstances and
guts and crazy beasts stalking men with guns though ... you will likely enjoy this monster
mild escapism
eventually folds under its own thinness .
resembling a spine
, the director 's experiment is a successful one .
fizz
while glover , the irrepressible eccentric of river 's edge , dead man and back to the future , is perfect casting for the role
it 's stupid
the dull effects that allow the suit to come to life
passionate
based on the book by a.s. byatt , demands that labute deal with the subject of love head-on
replaced with morph , a cute alien creature who mimics everyone and everything around
receiving war department telegrams
outer limits
turned his franchise into the movie version of an adolescent dirty-joke book done up in post-tarantino pop-culture riffs
empty machismo
what we have here
its old-hat set-up
the central character is n't complex enough to hold our interest .
you can say for plenty of movies that flow through the hollywood pipeline without a hitch
their way around this movie directionless ,
need it
the very concept
endorses they simply because this movie makes his own look much better by comparison
even jean-claude van damme look good
all the dolorous
the complex , politically charged tapestry of contemporary chinese life this exciting new filmmaker has brought to the screen is like nothing we westerners have seen before .
ruse
deleting emotion from people
glorious spectacle
there 's not a spark of new inspiration in it , just more of the same , done with noticeably less energy and imagination .
the larger picture
what makes the movie special is its utter sincerity .
gay love stories
swagger
want to
captures some of the discomfort and embarrassment of being a bumbling american in europe .
without shakespeare 's eloquent language
director tom dey demonstrated a knack for mixing action and idiosyncratic humor in his charming 2000 debut shanghai noon , but showtime 's uninspired send-up of tv cop show cliches mostly leaves him shooting blanks
like max rothman 's future , does not work .
lulls you
wittgenstein and kirkegaard
a realistically terrifying movie that puts another notch
turn down a big bowl of that
animated thoughts
that really does n't have much to say beyond the news
of the chill
castrated
less-than-thrilling
store for unwary viewers
drawn-out
you will probably like it .
is not nearly as dreadful as expected
it would be disingenuous to call reno a great film , but you can say that about most of the flicks moving in and out of the multiplex
stand
tumbleweeds blowing through the empty theatres
gets close to the chimps
nothing else
, sense and sensibility have been overrun by what can only be characterized as robotic sentiment .
's appealingly manic and energetic .
scary parts
a thriller 's
camera mounts
to find on the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat
to the chase of the modern girl 's dilemma
whether you 're into rap or not
only to have it all go wrong
good laugh
in the songs translate well to film
the giant camera
a core
ode to billy joe
like as a low-budget series on a uhf channel
set out
the wonderful acting clinic
a world of hurt
affected child acting
benevolent deception
no character
wears thin
who 's being conned right up to the finale
ozpetek 's effort
sendak nor the directors
the film is , at its core , deeply pessimistic or quietly hopeful
the message of such reflections
is now outselling the electric guitar ...
me no lika da accents so good , but i thoroughly enjoyed the love story .
devos and cassel have tremendous chemistry -- their sexual and romantic tension , while never really vocalized , is palpable
groupie\/scholar
all over the map thematically and stylistically , and borrows heavily from lynch , jeunet , and von trier while failing to find a spark of its own
a very capable nailbiter .
a huge set
'm the one that i want , in 2000
is telegraphed well in advance , every performance respectably muted ; the movie itself seems to have been made under the influence of rohypnol
gotten him
joyless , idiotic , annoying , heavy-handed ,
sweet-and-sour performance
natter
in an irresistible junior-high way ,
of a play that only ever walked the delicate tightrope between farcical and loathsome
at playing an ingenue makes her nomination as best actress even more of a an a
-rrb- .
of riveting power and sadness
secret ballot is a funny , puzzling movie ambiguous enough to be engaging and oddly moving .
cleverness , wit or
existential suffering
of ace japanimator hayao miyazaki 's spirited away
lawrence sounds whiny and defensive , as if his life-altering experiences made him bitter and less mature .
`` they '' were , what `` they '' looked like
evacuations , and
ailments
, and even touching
wisecracking mystery science theater 3000 guys
is a sweet treasure and something well worth
the concept behind kung pow :
savage
enriched by an imaginatively mixed cast of antic spirits , headed by christopher plummer as the subtlest and most complexly evil uncle ralph i 've ever seen in the many film and
brims with passion : for words , for its eccentric , accident-prone characters , and for the crazy things that keep people going in this crazy life .
white oleander may leave you rolling your eyes in the dark ,
arteta paints a picture of lives lived in a state of quiet desperation .
after another for its entire running time
, cliche-ridden
some of the better drug-related pictures
's about family
berry 's
ambiguities that make it well worth watching
van der groen , described as ` belgium 's national treasure
reason to want to put for that effort
to really care
so who knew charles dickens could be so light-hearted ?
handsomely produced
in quite a while
modernize it with encomia
interlocked
it 's not the worst comedy of the year , but it certainly wo n't win any honors .
dramatic and emotional pull
kitten
two years
fields
the milieu is wholly unconvincing ... and
four
the script 's snazzy dialogue establishes a realistic atmosphere that involves us in the unfolding crisis ,
political correctness and
quintet
garth
self-congratulatory ,
1971
it does a disservice to the audience and to the genre .
it has sporadic bursts of liveliness , some so-so slapstick and a few ear-pleasing songs on its soundtrack .
would probably have worked better as a one-hour tv documentary
giddy and
bore that tends to hammer home every one of its points
inarticulate
does n't try to surprise us with plot twists , but
can not separate them .
chimney
's definitely not made for kids or their parents , for that matter
evolution
-lrb- je-gyu is -rrb-
servicable world
has none of the pushiness and decibel volume of most contemporary comedies
adrian lyne
it 's also cold , grey , antiseptic and emotionally desiccated .
demonic
, wendigo , larry fessenden 's spooky new thriller , is a refreshingly smart and newfangled variation on several themes derived from far less sophisticated and knowing horror films .
ante
fluke
's kidman who holds the film together with a supremely kittenish performance that gradually accumulates more layers
audience falls asleep
's one of the few ` cool ' actors who never seems aware of his own coolness .
interesting than any of the character dramas , which never reach satisfying conclusions
we 're never sure how things will work out
as a dystopian movie
its intended audience has n't yet had much science
the pacing is often way off and
that whatever you thought of the first production -- pro or con -- you 'll likely think of this one
more salacious telenovela than serious drama
with terrific flair
is definitely worth
's unlikely we 'll see a better thriller this year .
a frat boy 's idea of a good time
directed , barely ,
love it , too .
makes all the difference .
through the last reel
succeeds in delivering a dramatic slap in the face that 's simultaneously painful and refreshing
is exceedingly pleasant , designed not to offend
mesmerizing performance
skit-com
video\/dvd
are lean and tough enough to fit in any modern action movie
works under the direction of kevin reynolds
may be more genial than ingenious , but it gets the job done
all about anakin
obvious ,
strangest
who lived there in the 1940s
which suffers from a lackluster screenplay
while the movie is slightly less successful than the first , it 's still a rollicking good time for the most part
castro
should be probing why a guy with his talent ended up in a movie this bad .
eventually the content is n't nearly as captivating as the rowdy participants think it is .
guardian hack nick davies
the naipaul original
chamber of secrets
hampered by taylor 's cartoonish performance and the film 's ill-considered notion
neo-nazism than a probe into the nature of faith
-- wearing a cloak of unsentimental , straightforward text --
the sweetness
its makers are n't removed and inquisitive enough for that
are detailed down to the signs on the kiosks
certainly ranks as the most original in years .
an engaging mystery
as its subject
hem the movie in every bit as much as life hems
, we also need movies like tim mccann 's revolution no. 9 .
moments of hilarity to be had
by its art and heart
some people
it 's based
dicaprio 's best performance in anything ever , and easily the most watchable film of the year
his hands
totally disorientated
can weave an eerie spell
next to nanook
insecure
whether or not ram dass proves as clear and reliable an authority on that as he was about inner consciousness , fierce grace reassures us that he will once again be an honest and loving one .
a gracious , eloquent film that by its end offers a ray of hope to the refugees able to look ahead and resist living in a past forever lost .
at just that
seen through the right eyes , with the right actors and with the kind of visual flair that shows what great cinema can really do .
, is the one established by warner bros. giant chuck jones , who died a matter of weeks before the movie 's release .
everett remains a perfect wildean actor , and a relaxed firth displays impeccable comic skill .
who is n't a fangoria subscriber
with elements cribbed from lang 's metropolis , welles ' kane , and eisenstein 's potemkin
very well
its intended audience
as this one come along
its many out-sized , out of character and logically porous action set
bad luck and their own immaturity
spirit 's visual imagination
james bond series
yet curiously tepid and choppy recycling in which predictability is the only winner
richly
that we did n't get more re-creations of all those famous moments from the show
a powerful and telling story that examines
whereas the extremely competent hitman films such as pulp fiction and get shorty resonate a sardonic verve to their caustic purpose for existing , who is cletis tout ?
an often unfunny
a new start
few
how shanghai -lrb- of all places -rrb-
was , as my friend david cross would call it , ` hungry-man portions of bad '
year late
watched side-by-side
should appeal to anyone willing to succumb to it
threw loads of money
such a graphic treatment
-lrb- the warden 's daughter -rrb-
dodgy mixture of cutesy romance , dark satire and murder mystery
best dramatic performance
leave their families
but it makes for one of the most purely enjoyable and satisfying evenings at the movies i 've had in a while .
be churlish to begrudge anyone for receiving whatever consolation
is so earnest , so overwrought and so wildly implausible that it begs to be parodied .
that the rest is n't more compelling
has a great presence but one battle after another is not the same as one battle followed by killer cgi effects
` zany '
's a feel-bad ending for a depressing story that throws a bunch of hot-button items in the viewer 's face and asks to be seen as hip , winking social commentary
lesser men run for cover
cuts corners
of fools who saw quentin tarantino 's handful of raucous gangster films and branched out into their own pseudo-witty copycat interpretations
our moral hackles
pellington gives `` mothman '' an irresistibly uncanny ambience that goes a long way toward keeping the picture compelling
taken one of the world 's most fascinating stories and
miscast leads
of losing a job
items
, then you 're at the right film .
grabs you in the dark
abrupt
hardly a nuanced portrait of a young woman 's breakdown , the film
justify the embarrassment of bringing a barf bag to the moviehouse
sharing
find the new scenes interesting
a wild comedy that could only spring from the demented mind of the writer of being john malkovich .
up a powerful and deeply moving example of melodramatic moviemaking
an overwrought taiwanese soaper about three people and their mixed-up relationship
her eighties
about the frightening seductiveness of new technology
of quirky characters and an engaging story
life-at-arm
, beloved genres
sweet , funny , charming ,
the unacceptable
, nothing does
as funny for grown-ups as for rugrats
like e.t. the first time i saw it as a young boy
will stimulate hours of post viewing discussion , if only to be reminded of who did what to whom and why
ms. hutchins is talented enough and charismatic enough to make us care about zelda 's ultimate fate .
at an amc
than should be expected from any movie with a `` 2 '' at the end of its title .
insomnia loses points when it surrenders to a formulaic bang-bang , shoot-em-up scene at the conclusion .
' has n't progressed as nicely as ` wayne . '
its observation of just how much more grueling and time-consuming the illusion of work is than actual work
is n't as compelling or as believable as it should be
one thing is for sure :
adds a period to his first name
of badness that is deuces wild
milder
that is sure to win viewers ' hearts
central performances
is beyond me
the crackle of lines , the impressive stagings of hardware
operational
minutiae
as there are for children and dog lovers
discreet
wants to be liked by the people who can still give him work .
are few things more frustrating to a film buff than seeing an otherwise good movie marred beyond redemption by a disastrous ending .
terms of love , age , gender , race , and class
lion king
dismantle
pointed personalities , courage , tragedy and the little guys
ever quite falling over
michael apted
a chilly , remote , emotionally distant piece ... so dull that its tagline should be : ` in space , no one can hear you snore .
homage pokepie hat
wire fu
the film -lrb- at 80 minutes -rrb-
not since ghostbusters
and spiritual people
the creative animation work may not look as fully ` rendered ' as pixar 's industry standard , but it uses lighting effects and innovative backgrounds to an equally impressive degree .
a real stake in the american sexual landscape
simple pleasures usurp the preaching message so that , by the time the credits roll across the pat ending , a warm , fuzzy feeling prevails
eighth
stinks so badly of hard-sell image-mongering you
the ring has a familiar ring
i must have failed
synthetic ' is the best description of this well-meaning , beautifully produced film that sacrifices its promise for a high-powered star pedigree .
her spiritual quest
a sun-drenched masterpiece , part parlor game , part psychological case study , part droll social satire
in this gourmet 's mouth
fears and
of the movie rising above similar fare
sly ,
brainless ,
push
social satire
's hard to care about a film that proposes as epic tragedy the plight of a callow rich boy who is forced to choose between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress .
make any money
distinguishable
that make the most of the large-screen format , before swooping down on a string of exotic locales , scooping the whole world up in a joyous communal festival of rhythm
with lines that feel like long soliloquies
a tidal wave of plot arrives
plain stupid
is a brilliantly played , deeply unsettling experience
the french film industry
mr.
this flat effort
unconditional
for its subject matter
be one of those vanity projects in which a renowned filmmaker attempts to show off his talent by surrounding himself with untalented people
like blended shades of lipstick
the pros and cons of unconditional
noticeably
create an engaging story that keeps you guessing at almost every turn
called
most random
arty theorizing
is quintessential bollywood
that is ultimately suspiciously familiar
voyeuristic
that turns me into that annoying specimen of humanity that i usually dread encountering the most
did n't get more re-creations of all those famous moments from the show
it still manages to build to a terrifying , if obvious , conclusion
wen 's
ran out
throughout the show
is in his hypermasculine element here ,
potboiler until its absurd , contrived , overblown , and entirely implausible finale
that 's pure entertainment
invented for
something american and
on this frozen tundra soap opera that breathes extraordinary life into the private existence of the inuit people
does n't take a rocket scientist to figure out that this is a mormon family movie , and a sappy , preachy one at that
producers
george clooney , in his first directorial effort , presents this utterly ridiculous shaggy dog story as one of the most creative , energetic and original comedies to hit the screen in years .
this is one of those war movies that focuses on human interaction rather than battle and action sequences ...
archival
that should shame americans , regardless of whether or not ultimate blame
undeniable enjoyment to be had from films crammed with movie references
because despite all the backstage drama , this is a movie that tells stories that work -- is charming , is moving
is an oddly fascinating depiction of an architect of pop culture
of animal house
to be liberating
all end in someone screaming
is enjoyable family fare
clue you
to turn the legendary wit 's classic mistaken identity farce into brutally labored and unfunny hokum
wrong turns
might have made no such thing
appearance
's undeniable enjoyment to be had from films crammed with movie references
by jason x.
staggeringly unoriginal terms
any stripe
work about impossible , irrevocable choices and the price of making them
tit-for-tat retaliatory responses
little girl
sham actor workshops and
vibrant with originality
leaves you feeling like you 've seen a movie instead of an endless trailer
i would imagine , as searching for a quarter in a giant pile of elephant feces ... positively dreadful .
a knack for wrapping the theater in a cold blanket of urban desperation
complex to be rapidly absorbed
thoroughly awful movie
seen in that light
of their careers
whole mess
r-rated
reason
attendant
while demonstrating vividly that the beauty and power of the opera reside primarily in the music itself
a great shame that such a talented director as chen kaige has chosen to make his english-language debut with a film
rely on an ambiguous presentation
it celebrates the group 's playful spark of nonconformity , glancing vividly back at what hibiscus grandly called his ` angels of light . '
this otherwise challenging soul
fire-breathing entity
jason
in their 70s , who lived there in the 1940s
sublime
cuts against this natural grain , producing a work that 's more interested in asking questions than in answering them
a superfluous sequel ... plagued by that old familiar feeling of ` let 's get this thing over with '
anti-semitism and
educates viewers
a disquieting authority
remarkably well
what was otherwise a fascinating , riveting story
why sit through a crummy , wannabe-hip crime comedy that refers incessantly to old movies , when you could just rent those movies instead , let alone seek out a respectable new one ?
interior
the previous film 's historical panorama and roiling pathos
bogged down by hit-and-miss topical humour
awesome work :
'll enjoy the hot chick
natalie babbitt 's gentle , endearing 1975 children 's novel
its apparent glee is derived from a lobotomy , having had all its vital essence scooped out and discarded .
when ` angels with dirty faces ' appeared in 1938
dinner guest
so unique
britney 's performance
the butt
big summer movies
get on television for free
'' is never lethargic
kids-and-family-oriented cable channel
an epic four-hour indian musical about a cricket game
pg-13
the problems and characters it reveals are universal and involving ,
a wild ride juiced with enough energy and excitement for at least three films .
yes .
a stab at soccer hooliganism
explosive physical energy
curtsy
occasionally interesting but essentially unpersuasive
record with their mini dv
director anne fontaine
get weird ,
is so alluring
its lavish formalism and intellectual austerity
less by wow factors than by its funny , moving yarn that holds up well after two decades
sentiment and withholds delivery
defines and overwhelms the film 's production design
enchanting ...
action films
these women
with familiar cartoon characters
offer any insights that have n't been thoroughly debated in the media already , back in the dahmer heyday of the mid - '90s
flick-knife
can be numbing
you 're looking to rekindle the magic of the first film
entertaining enough and worth a look
what one is left with
to its sob-story trappings
dean
his character awakens
of goofy grandeur
the ridiculous bolero
pay your $ 8 and get ready for the big shear .
, evocative
rude and profane
is a such a brainless flibbertigibbet that it 's hard to take her spiritual quest at all seriously
more of it
heavyweights joel silver and robert zemeckis
much as it is for angelique
clarity matters , both in breaking codes and making movies .
as both character study and symbolic examination
katz 's
to expend the full price for a date
bracingly nasty accuracy
an unruly adolescent boy
writer-director randall wallace
sharp and quick
the actresses
relentlessly nasty
... liotta is put in an impossible spot because his character 's deceptions ultimately undo him and the believability of the entire scenario .
even as i valiantly struggled to remain interested , or at least conscious
as a piece of storytelling
the scintillating force
the footage of the rappers at play and the prison interview with suge knight
to see the darker side of what 's going on with young tv actors -lrb- dawson leery did what ?!? -rrb- , or see some interesting storytelling devices
the adage
provocative and prescient
because he gives the story some soul
a lot more dimensional and complex than its sunny disposition
a xerox machine
has dreamed up such blatant and sickening product placement in a movie
librarian
the artistry of making a film
's really an exercise in gross romanticization of the delusional personality type
meandering , and sometimes dry
a movie that is what it is
likely to find on the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat
a heavyweight film
of quirks
's easier
an incredibly heavy-handed , manipulative dud that feels all too familiar
, a jump cut !
until it suddenly pulls the rug out from under you
express their own views .
as it develops
three actresses
a movie that tries to be smart
make several runs to the concession stand and\/or restroom
direct
you can fire a torpedo through some of clancy 's holes , and the scripters do n't deserve any oscars .
greatest-hits reel
below may not mark mr. twohy 's emergence into the mainstream , but his promise remains undiminished .
of one family
high-adrenaline documentary .
20,000
kind , unapologetic
a fragment of an underdone potato
more than a whiff
corcuera 's attention to detail
solid base
a heartening tale of small victories
numerous scenes
its exploitive array
welles ' kane
sexual
is more feral in this film
its plot and pacing typical hollywood war-movie stuff
tim allen
dying and loving
acceptable on the printed page of iles ' book
works so well for the first 89 minutes ,
give what may be the performances of their careers
if you go
a lot more bluster
you might want to catch freaks as a matinee .
an artist
is as appalling as any ` comedy '
loved the people onscreen ,
immigrant family
two actors who do everything humanly possible to create characters who are sweet and believable , and are defeated by a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
the playboy era
heck
noyce 's greatest mistake is thinking that we needed sweeping , dramatic , hollywood moments to keep us
do no wrong with jason x.
much fun
keep the proceedings as funny for grown-ups as for rugrats
be as pretentious
risk american scorn
exceedingly pleasant
a few tasty morsels under your belt
byler
their shortage
strives to be more , but does n't quite get there
believe anyone would really buy this stuff
concentrate on city by the sea 's interpersonal drama
with clever dialogue and likeable characters
caine -rrb-
theatrical family
little like a chocolate milk moustache
lethargic
we hate -lrb- madonna -rrb- within the film 's first five minutes
grand-scale
the third revenge of the nerds sequel
threw medical equipment
fans of thoughtful war films and those
of bullets , none of which ever seem to hit
if there was actually one correct interpretation , but that should n't make the movie or the discussion any less enjoyable
eight crazy nights is a total misfire .
, norton has to recite bland police procedural details , fiennes wanders around in an attempt to seem weird and distanced ,
berry 's saucy , full-bodied performance gives this aging series a much needed kick , making `` die another day '' one of the most entertaining bonds in years
never takes hold .
for something as splendid-looking as this particular film
margot
wo n't join the pantheon of great monster\/science fiction flicks that we have come to love
think this movie loves women at all
the 1970s skateboard revolution
unfolds like a lazy summer afternoon and concludes with the crisp clarity of a fall dawn .
what 's worse , routine
no solace here , no entertainment value , merely a fierce lesson in where filmmaking can take us
ever see one of those comedies that just seem like a bad idea from frame one ?
laugh-out-loud lines , adorably ditsy but heartfelt performances , and sparkling , bittersweet dialogue that cuts to the chase of the modern girl 's dilemma .
a dark comedy that goes for sick and demented humor simply to do so .
dadaist proportions
of our national psyche
continues to shock throughout the film .
heaven , west
, not scarier
several cliched movie structures
nettelbeck has crafted an engaging fantasy of flavours and emotions , one part romance novel , one part recipe book .
about cleverness , wit or any other kind of intelligent humor
somewhere along the way k-19 jettisoned some crucial drama .
seen a film so willing to champion the fallibility of the human heart
unfunny movie
to pass up
, dancing , singing , and unforgettable characters
creates a portrait of two strong men in conflict
unrewarding collar
seduce and
swedish
been preferable
a surprisingly faithful remake
, circuit is the awkwardly paced soap opera-ish story .
the routine day
boring talking heads , etc.
whose cumulative effect
offering nothing more than the latest schwarzenegger or stallone flick
the art world
a massive infusion of old-fashioned hollywood magic
because the genre is well established , what makes the movie fresh
appreciate the one-sided theme
a cleverly crafted but ultimately hollow mockumentary .
touched by an unprecedented tragedy
a conventional , but well-crafted film
can not help but love cinema paradiso , whether the original version or new director 's cut . '
with few respites
uncanny tale
is truth stranger than fiction
blues and
it 's also one that , next to his best work , feels clumsy and convoluted
touching , raucously amusing
offerings
miyazaki 's nonstop images are so stunning , and his imagination so vivid
satisfactory overview
moodiness
screenplay
faced
moulin
everything else about it
offers simplistic explanations to a very complex situation .
the courage to go over the top and movies that do n't care about being stupid
scotland
with better characters , some genuine quirkiness and at least a measure of style
of a man for whom political expedience became a deadly foreign policy
-lrb- and misses -rrb-
to say that it does n't follow the stale , standard , connect-the-dots storyline which has become commonplace in movies that explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world
what 's most offensive is n't the waste of a good cast
that george lucas can only dream of
enough to keep you interested without coming close to bowling you over
is that there 's a casual intelligence that permeates the script .
puts on airs of a hal hartley wannabe film -- without the vital comic ingredient of the hilarious writer-director himself .
lullaby
the big-screen scooby
what 's left
spill from a projector 's lens
the hanks character
earnest but heavy-handed .
through family history
to see it
no major discoveries
it 's a 100-year old mystery that is constantly being interrupted by elizabeth hurley in a bathing suit .
of having things all spelled out
an interesting psychological game
this orange
immortals
expect from the guy-in-a-dress genre
own idiosyncratic strain
wonderful film to bring to imax
morvern callar confirms lynne ramsay as an important , original talent in international cinema .
completely honest , open-hearted film
cops
is just as obvious as telling a country skunk that he has severe body odor .
had long since vanished
be well
are more in line with steven seagal
michele is a such a brainless flibbertigibbet that it 's hard to take her spiritual quest at all seriously .
yet another remarkable yet shockingly little-known perspective
congratulate himself for having the guts to confront it
best part ' of the movie
parris ' performance
the unexplained baboon cameo
wide-smiling
a category called best bad film you thought was going to be really awful but was n't
wendigo wants to be a monster movie for the art-house crowd , but it falls into the trap of pretention almost every time .
ca n't shake the feeling that crossroads is nothing more than an hour-and-a-half-long commercial for britney 's latest album
brisk , amusing pace
it does n't even qualify as a spoof of such
what 's even more remarkable
the movie straddles the fence between escapism and social commentary , and on both sides it falls short
complete with loads of cgi and bushels of violence
the sentimental script has problems
is love
comedic
4\/5ths
stupidity , incoherence and sub-sophomoric
for the rhapsodic dialogue that jumps off the page , and for the memorable character creations
just when
a most traditional , reserved kind
there 's no arguing the tone of the movie
as a good old-fashioned adventure for kids , spirit : stallion of the cimarron is a winner .
a lumbering , wheezy drag
blanchett
eke out
it all the more compelling
too intriguing
with creating a game of ` who 's who ' ... where the characters ' moves are often more predictable than their consequences
are uneven
decided to let crocodile hunter steve irwin do what he does best , and fashion a story around him .
with such life-embracing spirit
in which actors in bad bear suits enact a sort of inter-species parody of a vh1 behind the music episode
a minimal number
six
strands his superb performers in the same old story
arresting little ride
gross-out
than to change hackneyed concepts when it comes to dreaming up romantic comedies
to mediocrity
of captions
fun at the same easy targets as other rowdy raunch-fests -- farts , boobs , unmentionables --
is painfully bad , a fourth-rate jim carrey who does n't understand the difference between dumb fun and just plain dumb
assesses
both the movie and
that malkovich was
is pretty funny
verges on camp
'm not exactly sure what this movie thinks it is about
at childhood
has some of the funniest jokes of any movie this year ,
at best , slightly less
that does n't mean you wo n't like looking at it
portray ultimate passion
an underlying old world
raises serious questions about the death penalty
hit movie
to some talented performers
bale
love the opening scenes of a wintry new york city in 1899
and anna mouglalis
dragon loses its fire midway , nearly flickering out by its perfunctory conclusion .
tell it 's not all new
offers nothing more than a bait-and-switch that is beyond playing fair with the audience
obnoxious comedy
its footage
uncompromising artists trying to create something original
as pretty dull and wooden
it 's inauthentic at its core
a solid piece
ultimately , `` mib ii '' succeeds due to its rapid-fire delivery and enough inspired levity that it ca n't be dismissed as mindless .
if the lines work
undisputed scores a direct hit .
nearly everything else she 's ever done
the tale -- like its central figure , vivi --
revisionist fancy
one itself
lillard and cardellini earn their scooby snacks , but not anyone else .
highlight the radical action .
way ahead of the plot
seek out
'll be thinking of 51 ways to leave this loser .
every bodily fluids gag
or not ultimate blame
jiri
on its body humour and reinforcement of stereotypes
has rewards , from the exoticism of its seas of sand to the fierce grandeur of its sweeping battle scenes
will probably be a talky bore .
flickering out
bitter nor
composition
, paralyzed
night
his difficult , endless work
the astute direction
of marginal competence
` they do n't make movies like they used to anymore
as its trademark villain
scare any sane person
mistakes
last-minute
at them
` matrix ' - style massacres erupt throughout ... but the movie has a tougher time balancing its violence with kafka-inspired philosophy .
in which the slack execution italicizes the absurdity of the premise
the heat of the moment
pump
, it manages to maintain both a level of sophisticated intrigue and human-scale characters that suck the audience in .
is never any question of how things will turn out
if there 's one big point to promises , it 's that nothing can change while physical and psychological barriers keep the sides from speaking even one word to each other .
what is already an erratic career
is an undeniably worthy and devastating experience
never capitalizes on this concept and opts for the breezy and amateurish feel of an after school special on the subject of tolerance .
until the final act ,
its sensitive acting
it follows the basic plot trajectory of nearly every schwarzenegger film : someone crosses arnie .
producers would be well to heed
of love that strikes a very resonant chord
is no match for the insipid script he has crafted with harris goldberg
grown-up film
of the flick
a glimmer of intelligence or invention
tension , eloquence , spiritual challenge
the story plays out slowly , but the characters are intriguing and realistic
one truth -lrb- the ford administration 's complicity in tearing ` orphans ' from their mothers -rrb-
the children
commerce , tourism , historical pageants
this filmmaker 's flailing reputation
of his or her own beliefs and prejudices
come close to the level of intelligence and visual splendour that can be seen in other films
own idiosyncratic way
tearing `
takes a fresh and absorbing look at a figure whose legacy had begun to bronze .
altar
no such thing is sort of a minimalist beauty and the beast , but in this case the beast should definitely get top billing .
the first full scale wwii flick from hong kong 's john woo
peralta 's mythmaking could have used some informed , adult hindsight .
due to stodgy , soap opera-ish dialogue , the rest of the cast comes across as stick figures reading lines from a teleprompter .
a muscle or
of melancholy and its unhurried narrative
spy-vs
an encounter
's well
dressed
as bad as you might think
from the material
offers an unexpected window into the complexities of the middle east struggle and into the humanity of its people .
the air-conditioning
paranoia , and
its subject matter
of acting-workshop exercises
set in the constrictive eisenhower era about one suburban woman 's yearning in the face of a loss that shatters her cheery and tranquil suburban life
spielberg has managed to marry science fiction with film noir and action flicks with philosophical inquiry .
that ` zany ' does n't necessarily mean ` funny
loved this film
hypothesis
witlessness between a not-so-bright mother and daughter
the long build-up of expository material
an unusual but pleasantly haunting debut
stereotypes in good fun
dense and enigmatic
their natural instinct
a wonder
` anyone with a passion for cinema , and indeed sex , should see it as soon as possible . '
proves itself a more streamlined and
than a serious critique of what 's wrong with this increasingly pervasive aspect of gay culture
gives us compelling , damaged characters who we want to help -- or hurt .
whether our action-and-popcorn obsessed culture will embrace this engaging and literate psychodrama is n't much of a mystery , unfortunately .
just about all of the film is confusing on one level or another , making ararat far more demanding than it needs to be .
undeniably subversive and
lacks both a purpose and a strong pulse
are provoked to intolerable levels
to its cast , its cuisine and its quirky tunes
the hours , a delicately crafted film ,
your interest , your imagination ,
its moment of most convincing emotional gravity from a scene where santa gives gifts to grownups
dualistic battle
, in the simple telling , proves simultaneously harrowing and uplifting
even though it is infused with the sensibility of a video director
an extremely unpleasant film
been a sketch on saturday night live
of being playful without being fun
the source material
a creaky
silent film representation
it gets the details of its time frame right but it completely misses its emotions
is a genre-curling crime story that revives the free-wheeling noir spirit of old french cinema
wait for pay per view or rental but do n't dismiss barbershop out of hand .
asked so often
seems like something american and european gay movies
that ends up slapping its target audience in the face by shooting itself in the foot
realized through clever makeup design , leaving one to hope that the eventual dvd release will offer subtitles and the original italian-language soundtrack
impressed by this tired retread
her pursuers
feels uncomfortably real , its language and locations bearing the unmistakable stamp of authority .
the power of the eccentric and the strange
is just lazy
rothman 's
stretched to barely feature length
a checklist
of our emotional investment
at this time , with this cast , this movie is hopeless
crafted a deceptively casual ode to children and
in ` warm water under a red bridge '
's so
wallowing in its characters ' frustrations
hard-driving
in ways you ca n't fake
if you do n't
it could have been something special , but two things drag it down to mediocrity -- director clare peploe 's misunderstanding of marivaux 's rhythms , and mira sorvino 's limitations as a classical actress .
most intelligent viewers
as much humor as pathos
harrowing account
interest in his profession
breen 's
by allen 's astringent wit
do n't really care for the candidate
genial but never inspired , and
great to knock back a beer with but they 're simply not funny performers
vincent became more and more abhorrent
us see familiar issues , like racism and homophobia , in a fresh way
is ... determined to treat its characters , weak and strong , as fallible human beings , not caricatures , and to carefully delineate the cost of the inevitable conflicts between human urges and an institution concerned with self-preservation .
believe that a life like this can sound so dull
southern gothic
, and often
is so often nearly nothing that their charm does n't do a load of good
is n't quite
very compelling , sensitive , intelligent and almost cohesive
there 's a little girl-on-girl action
with the testimony of satisfied customers
in the coldest environment
104 minutes
captures both the beauty of the land and the people .
has a great hook , some clever bits and well-drawn , if standard issue , characters , but is still only partly satisfying .
but a savage garden music video on his resume
, it 's just grating
r&d people
a shrill , didactic cartoon
, it works beautifully as a movie without sacrificing the integrity of the opera .
humorless and under-inspired
rates as an exceptional thriller
end this flawed , dazzling series with the raising of something other
you bring to it
creates an impeccable sense of place ,
to work in the same vein as the brilliance of animal house
jostling against farce , thoughtful dialogue elbowed aside by one-liners , and a visual style that incorporates rotoscope animation for no apparent reason except ,
try hard but
both overstuffed and undernourished ... the film ca n't be called a solid success , although there 's plenty of evidence here to indicate clooney might have better luck next time .
the relevance
so much tongue-in-cheek weirdness
pokes
a late-night cable sexploitation
the notorious mtv show
it also represents glossy hollywood at its laziest .
funny , harmless
a kind , unapologetic , sweetheart of a movie
a breadth of vision
profundities
of weeks
she nearly glows with enthusiasm , sensuality and a conniving wit .
sadness and obsession
paranoia
painfully forced , false and fabricated
well-shaped dramas
finally get under your skin
the secrets of time travel
who could too easily become comic relief in any other film
to make up for an unfocused screenplay
whatever complaints i might have
the phone rings and a voice
are complex and quirky , but entirely believable
there are moviegoers anxious to see strange young guys doing strange guy things
of a film
an entertainment destination for the general public
the most anti-human big studio picture since 3000 miles to graceland .
kubrick before him
made the old boy 's characters more quick-witted than any english lit
can hide a weak script
a pleasant distraction , a friday night diversion
melodrama and tiresome love triangles
a brainless flibbertigibbet
pro-wildlife
know it 's going to be a trip
only god
, the travails of metropolitan life !
a curmudgeonly british playwright
musings and
it is n't quite one of the worst movies of the year .
there 's nothing interesting in unfaithful whatsoever .
a predictable , maudlin story
the majority of action comedies
attempt to make the film relevant today , without fully understanding what it was that made the story relevant in the first place
high-minded snoozer .
though overall an overwhelmingly positive portrayal
alas , the black-and-white archival footage of their act showcases pretty mediocre shtick .
that it 's hardly watchable
impersonal
collapses under its own meager weight .
formulaic and
the things this movie tries to get the audience to buy just wo n't fly with most intelligent viewers .
146 minutes of it
is suspenseful and ultimately unpredictable ,
that leads up to a strangely sinister happy ending
echo of allusions
has since
stink bomb .
a chiller resolutely without chills .
is always a joy to watch , even when her material is not first-rate
release ,
has less spice than a rat burger
before it 's over
slights
pretty stupid
guessing plot and an affectionate
the urban landscapes are detailed down to the signs on the kiosks ,
quite simply , should n't have been made
a routine slasher film that was probably more fun to make than it is to sit through
-lrb- and educational -rrb-
can say for plenty of movies that flow through the hollywood pipeline without a hitch
an utterly incompetent conclusion
anyone who welcomes a dash of the avant-garde fused with their humor should take pleasure in this crazed
explosion or
critics
first-time director denzel washington and
takes itself all too seriously
to dismiss -- moody , thoughtful
some dramatic scenes
a monumental achievement
various victimized audience members
monumental as disney 's 1937 breakthrough
gushy
sucked up all he has to give to the mystic genres of cinema
best little `` horror '' movie
effective film
's looking for
fruition
drag audience enthusiasm
that an epic four-hour indian musical about a cricket game could be this good
an intermittently good time
sometimes improbable
the film is more worshipful than your random e !
improvise and
weakly
good , hard-edged stuff
increasingly disturbed
, it gets a full theatrical release
our attention
is almost completely lacking in suspense , surprise and consistent emotional conviction
a plethora
of what he had actually done
a biblical message
transforms its wearer
feel more like literary conceits
this is an ungainly movie , ill-fitting , with its elbows sticking out where the knees should be .
dumb movie
i liked about schmidt a lot , but
to reflect that its visual imagination is breathtaking
much of it comes from the brave , uninhibited performances by its lead actors .
i did n't mind
surrounded its debut
does n't really know or care about the characters , and uses them as markers for a series of preordained events
to watch , even when her material is not first-rate
whipping out
'90s
very history
knowing that
spiderman rocks
common-man
into scrooge .
co.
a critical and commercial disaster
most deceptively amusing comedies
is an enjoyable big movie primarily because australia is a weirdly beautiful place
bottom-feeder
a pleasant , if forgettable
sisterhood with a hefty helping of re-fried green tomatoes .
the whole mildly pleasant outing
deform
your kids
drumline
using gary larson 's far side humor
ills
almost makes you wish he 'd gone the way of don simpson
the footage
a way that bespeaks an expiration date passed a long time ago
reno does what he can in a thankless situation , the film ricochets from humor to violence
-lrb- screenwriter -rrb- pimental
as a classical actress
with nary a glimmer of self-knowledge , -lrb- crane -rrb- becomes more specimen than character
has little clue about either the nature of women or of friendship
of more appealing holiday-season product
the film 's highlight is definitely its screenplay , both for the rhapsodic dialogue that jumps off the page , and for the memorable character creations .
so recognizable and true that , as in real life , we 're never sure how things will work out
most immediate and most obvious
a limp eddie murphy
road-and-buddy
should go for movie theaters
another cartoon with an unstoppable superman
both overstuffed and undernourished ... the film ca n't be called a solid success , although there 's plenty of evidence here to indicate clooney might have better luck next time
sobering recount
you are curious to see the darker side of what 's going on with young tv actors -lrb- dawson leery did what ?!? -rrb- , or see some interesting storytelling devices
fun and funny in the middle ,
intentional or not --
its soul to screenwriting
inarticulate screenplay
please history fans
heard that apollo 13 was going to be released in imax format
that 's low on both suspense and payoff
the further oprahfication
emphasizes the well-wrought story and omits needless chase scenes and swordfights as the revenge unfolds .
a case in point : doug pray 's scratch
craft
runs on a little longer than it needs to
, simple and soapy
found myself more appreciative of what the director was trying to do than of what he had actually done
behaving badly
mind-bending drugs
political and psychological
's a treat watching shaw , a british stage icon , melting under the heat of phocion 's attentions .
excellent use of music by india 's popular gulzar and jagjit singh
is , truly and thankfully ,
i highly recommend irwin
sixties '
this distinguished actor would stoop so low
as a troubled and determined homicide cop
the film apart is debrauwer 's refusal to push the easy emotional buttons
a grievous but obscure complaint
made of little moments
directed action sequences and some of the worst dialogue in recent memory
mysterious , sensual
the plot should be
just such a dungpile
for the ride
there is truth here
its characterization
been an exhilarating exploration of an odd love triangle
proves that director m. night shyamalan can weave an eerie spell and that mel gibson can gasp , shudder and even tremble without losing his machismo
of faith
-lrb- leigh -rrb-
the film is every bit as fascinating as it is flawed .
d'etre
mr. wollter and ms. seldhal give strong and convincing performances , but neither reaches into the deepest recesses of the character to unearth the quaking essence of passion , grief and fear .
a well-deserved reputation as one of the cinema world 's great visual stylists
after-school slot
the right tone
young boy
slightly sunbaked and summery mind ,
an unstinting look at a collaboration between damaged people
on a ride that 's consistently surprising , easy to watch -- but , oh , so dumb
more than it probably should
the right thing
muddled to be an effectively chilling guilty pleasure
another
of pyrotechnics
in aimless , arduous , and arbitrary
very involved
sitting around in their drawers to justify a film
sitting around
the husband , the wife and
through the pitfalls of incoherence and redundancy
have a case of masochism and an hour and a half
lacks visual flair .
serial killer jeffrey dahmer
tries
in the philadelphia story
endure almost unimaginable horror
sluggish , tonally uneven .
most slyly exquisite
burns gets caught up in the rush of slapstick thoroughfare .
regardless
from this material
a fine-looking film with a bouncy score and
this too-long , spoofy update
a sandra bullock vehicle
no better or worse than ` truth or consequences , n.m. ' or any other interchangeable actioner
comedies
's critic-proof
plenty of room for editing
happens to flat characters
another sexual taboo
in the so-bad-it 's - good camp
outward elements
is less about a superficial midlife crisis than it is about the need to stay in touch with your own skin , at 18 or 80 .
in truth
odd behavior
does little to elaborate the conceit of setting this blood-soaked tragedy of murderous ambition in the era of richard nixon .
damon and affleck attempt another project greenlight , next time out
, builds to a crescendo that encompasses many more paths than we started with
to some truly excellent sequences
, for an eagerness
matured quite a bit with spider-man , even though it 's one of the most plain white toast comic book films
been too many
works as well as it does because of the performances .
from the awkwardness that results from adhering to the messiness of true stories
as dahmer
self-conscious attempts
emotional comfort
is the vision that taymor , the avant garde director of broadway 's the lion king and the film titus , brings .
ill-conceived and
in-depth study
the graphic carnage and re-creation of war-torn croatia
humanly
said the film was better than saving private ryan
disguised as a romantic comedy .
is an honestly nice little film that takes us on an examination of young adult life in urban south korea through the hearts and minds of the five principals
limpid and
artist 's
botching a routine assignment
arrived for an incongruous summer playoff , demonstrating yet again that the era of the intelligent , well-made b movie is long gone
flashes of warmth and gentle humor
from snatch
is , by itself ,
a dish that 's best served cold
did n't convince me that calvin jr. 's barbershop represents some sort of beacon of hope in the middle of chicago 's south side
by an actress who smiles and frowns
serves as the antidote -lrb- and cannier doppelganger -rrb- to diesel 's xxx flex-a-thon
dumb and dumber ' would have been without the vulgarity and with an intelligent , life-affirming script
soft-porn 'em powerment
it 's on slippery footing
restraint to fully realize them
a better actor than a standup comedian
a loony melodramatic denouement in which a high school swimming pool substitutes for a bathtub
have relied too much on convention in creating the characters who surround frankie
better off
the best he 's been in years
roberto benigni 's
an ultra-loud blast of pointless mayhem ,
the suggested
salma hayek and director julie taymor
might have happened at picpus
, it rises in its courageousness , and comedic employment .
with a kiss
not quite and hour and a half
never pushes for insights beyond the superficial tensions of the dynamic he 's dissecting
presents classic moral-condundrum drama : what would you have done to survive ?
marcken
above all about a young woman 's face , and by casting an actress whose face projects that woman 's doubts and yearnings
remarkably unpretentious
much of all about lily chou-chou is mesmerizing :
hugh grant ,
grounded
goes down easy ,
the plot so bland that even as rogue cia assassins working for chris cooper 's agency boss close in on the resourceful amnesiac , we do n't feel much for damon\/bourne or his predicament
to end on a positive -lrb- if tragic -rrb- note
showing signs of potential for the sequels , but not
hubert with a mixture of deadpan cool , wry humor and just the measure of tenderness required to give this comic slugfest some heart
at meaningful cinema
of goofball stunts any `` jackass '' fan
nair and
this painfully unfunny farce traffics in tired stereotypes and encumbers itself with complications ... that have no bearing on the story .
eye candy
affecting story
present some profound social commentary
1984 and
sex , drugs and rock
both a great and a terrible story
plays it straight , turning leys ' fable into a listless climb down the social ladder .
despite bearing the paramount imprint
dated and unfunny
matter that the film is less than 90 minutes
is the kind of movie where the big scene is a man shot out of a cannon into a vat of ice cream .
intended
' and ` triumph '
to the serbs themselves but also to a network of american right-wing extremists
classy dinner soiree
plays closer to two .
proficient , but
capturing the opera 's drama and lyricism
via
's unfocused and tediously exasperating
as the lousy tarantino imitations have subsided
, melodramatic paranormal romance is an all-time low for kevin costner .
be 127 years old
cultural and moral issues
of enthralling drama
the film 's austerity
or at least this working woman --
the filmmaking may be a bit disjointed
brims
the clever crime comedy
media
-lrb- also a producer -rrb-
a subzero version
undeniably exceedingly clever
you 've already seen city by the sea under a variety of titles
is a depressing experience
entertaining feature
to work us over , with second helpings of love , romance , tragedy , false dawns , real dawns , comic relief , two separate crises during marriage ceremonies , and the lush scenery of the cotswolds
that returns the martial arts master to top form
and butterflies that die \/ and
has a key strength in its willingness to explore its principal characters with honesty , insight and humor .
a fresh and dramatically substantial spin on the genre
because here it is
in the experiences of zishe and the fiery presence of hanussen
humbuggery ...
the lead actors share no chemistry or engaging charisma .
a hokey piece
none of this is very original ,
a powerful performance from mel gibson and a brutal 90-minute battle sequence that does everything but issue you a dog-tag and an m-16
director\/co-writer jacques audiard , though little known in this country ,
a sweet and sexy film
high school swimming
thriller as lazy as it is interminable
cletis is playful but highly studied and dependent for its success on a patient viewer .
small ...
for life
trying
trial for crimes against humanity
to watch the target practice
the film is hampered by its predictable plot and paper-thin supporting characters .
by a rich visual clarity and deeply
what could have been a pointed little chiller about the frightening seductiveness of new technology
historical text
to theaters
a movie that also does it by the numbers
a severe case of oversimplification , superficiality and silliness
its old-fashioned themes
the queen 's
is a question for philosophers , not filmmakers ; all the filmmakers need to do is engage an audience .
with its subject matter in a tasteful , intelligent manner
's trying to set the women 's liberation movement back 20 years
car chase
real dawns , comic relief
maybe thomas wolfe was right : you ca n't go home again
switches gears
it may leave you feeling a little sticky and unsatisfied
heavy-handed screenplay
's just merely very bad
of reality
it 's hard to like a film so cold and dead
's an actor 's showcase that accomplishes its primary goal without the use of special effects , but rather by emphasizing the characters --
this trifle
, this is that sort of thing all over again .
lengthy dialogue scenes
beguiling serenity and poise
things really get weird , though not particularly scary :
his subject justice
gooeyness
precocious smarter-than-thou wayward teen
it forces you to watch people doing unpleasant things to each other and themselves , and
avert
moments of the movie caused me to jump in my chair ...
tear himself away
take a reality check
teddy bears '
good ideas
determine that in order to kill a zombie you must shoot it in the head
career - kids = misery -rrb-
thing missing
a thoughtful and rewarding glimpse
much to say beyond the news
as happiness was
would like to skip but film buffs should get to know .
discussed
the subtitles
's all about the image
fide
joint
more mature than fatal attraction , more complete than indecent proposal and
in scattered fashion
chances
a pretentious mess ...
with schneider
intrigue
rebel fantasy
ability
little-known
by the time it ends in a rush of sequins , flashbulbs , blaring brass and back-stabbing babes
the only thing missing is the `` gadzooks
be quentin tarantino when they grow up
amish
served by the movie 's sophomoric blend of shenanigans and slapstick
the viewer
your chest
limps along on a squirm-inducing fish-out-of-water formula that goes nowhere and goes there very , very slowly .
than romantic
across as shallow and glib though not mean-spirited
the dispatching
of talented thesps
pacino
predictable plotting
your film
disarmingly
characteristic warmth
has enough gun battles and throwaway
the sexy razzle-dazzle
would have likely wound up a tnt original
true ` chan moment '
her performance moves between heartbreak and rebellion as she continually tries to accommodate to fit in and gain the unconditional love she seeks .
what it is to be ya-ya
acted by a british cast to rival gosford park 's
disney movie
the sheer
go to the u.n. and ask permission for a preemptive strike
edward burns ' sidewalks
sense and sensibility have been overrun by what can only be characterized as robotic sentiment .
luckiest viewers
does n't understand the difference between dumb fun and just plain dumb
come to new york city
scarily funny , sorrowfully sympathetic to the damage
remains a disquieting and thought-provoking film
is a heartfelt story
a fragment
sweet home alabama is one dumb movie , but its stupidity is so relentlessly harmless that it almost wins you over in the end .
has that rare quality of being able to creep the living hell out of you ...
pipeline
again dazzle and delight us
keep up with him
macy
the worst in otherwise talented actors
those most addicted to film violence
, a standard-issue crime drama spat out from the tinseltown assembly line .
-- and only --
to a time
, ugly exercise
's a dark , gritty story
so alluring
dulled
has a good line in charm
had more fun with ben stiller 's zoolander , which i thought was rather clever
between bacon and theron
her agreeably startling use of close-ups
all these distortions
of narrative logic or cohesion
a cross-country road trip of the homeric kind
, and often contradictory
this remake makes it look like a masterpiece
be shallow
than provocative
wise and powerful tale
starts as a tart little lemon drop of a movie and ends up as a bitter pill
-lrb- and beautifully edited -rrb-
morning
parents , on the other hand , will be ahead of the plot at all times
formulaic romantic quadrangle
the film only really comes alive when poor hermocrates and leontine pathetically compare notes about their budding amours
another is not the same as one battle followed by killer cgi effects
passing twinkle
as a jaunt down memory lane for teens and young adults who grew up on televised scooby-doo shows or reruns
you doze off thirty minutes into the film
1975 eroti-comedy
howard 's
than they are in this tepid genre offering
leaning
sloppy
true to the original text
a historic scandal
indulgent , indie trick
been only half-an-hour long or a tv special
the self-esteem of employment and
falls back on too many tried-and-true shenanigans that hardly distinguish it from the next teen comedy .
think of this dog of a movie as the cinematic equivalent of high humidity .
oddly compelling
i 'll never listen to marvin gaye or the supremes the same way again
wonderfully creepy mood
underlying seriousness
scan of evans ' career .
-lrb- t -rrb- he ideas of revolution # 9
forms
been worse
is a happy , heady jumble of thought and storytelling , an insane comic undertaking that ultimately coheres into a sane and breathtakingly creative film
every opportunity to do something clever
makes us watch as his character awakens to the notion that to be human is eventually to have to choose .
should now be considering
've spent the past 20 minutes looking at your watch
worthwhile effort
the movie becomes a study of the gambles of the publishing world , offering a case study that exists apart from all the movie 's political ramifications
hilarious and
redundancy and unsuccessful
`` analyze that '' is one of those crass , contrived sequels that not only fails on its own , but makes you second-guess your affection for the original .
janklowicz-mann
's no surprise that as a director washington demands and receives excellent performances ,
dramatically satisfying heroine
morton deserves an oscar nomination .
before quickly losing its focus , point and purpose in a mess of mixed messages , over-blown drama and bruce willis with a scar
leave you wanting more answers as the credits
a boost
debate
kenneth branagh 's energetic sweet-and-sour performance
the script , credited to director abdul malik abbott and ernest ` tron ' anderson , seems entirely improvised
a downer and a little
from a lifetime of spiritual inquiry
is not a stereotypical one of self-discovery ,
the astute direction of cardoso
that for the most part , the film is deadly dull
, in an irresistible junior-high way ,
it 's hard to sense that powerhouse of 19th-century prose behind her childlike smile
i liked this film a lot ...
b.s.
nihilistic
is christmas future for a lot of baby boomers
proves mainly that south korean filmmakers can make undemanding action movies with all the alacrity of their hollywood counterparts .
at least a few good ideas and
's made at least one damn fine horror movie
rekindle
lumpish
arrives from the margin that gives viewers a chance to learn , to grow , to travel .
broadly metaphorical , oddly abstract
goes for sick and demented humor simply to do so
qutting may be a flawed film , but
on squaddie banter
cranked
mostly boring affair
on some elemental level , lilia deeply wants to break free of her old life
american action-adventure buffs ,
is so slight
strangely --
the screenplay , co-written by director imogen kimmel , lacks the wit necessary to fully exploit the comic elements of the premise , making the proceedings more bizarre than actually amusing .
bestowing the subject
has moments of inspired humour , though every scrap is of the darkest variety .
suspense ,
touching , raucously amusing , uncomfortable
would n't turn down a big bowl of that
notorious
pokemon 4ever
has crafted an engaging fantasy of flavours and emotions , one part romance novel , one part recipe book .
a worthy addition to the cinematic canon , which , at last count , numbered 52 different versions .
the film 's mid-to-low budget
begrudge
to finish , like a wet burlap sack of gloom
a ravishing waif
what could have been a melodramatic , lifetime channel-style anthology
i ca n't say this enough :
a thoroughly awful movie
staged like `` rosemary 's baby , '' but
with the subject
the most consistently funny
, uncommonly sincere movie that portrays the frank humanity of ... emotional recovery
does it catch the intensity of the movie 's strangeness
is such a perfect medium for children ,
superb
teenagers fixating on its body humour and reinforcement of stereotypes
directorial giants
the bai brothers have taken an small slice of history and opened it up for all of us to understand , and they 've told a nice little story in the process
to underscore the action
's no indication that he 's been responsible for putting together any movies of particular value or merit
next pretty good thing
relationship and
is a desperate miscalculation
seriously dumb
be punishable by chainsaw
for hushed lines
past my crappola radar
as pedestrian as they come .
award-winning
no wise men will be following after it
the script 's snazzy dialogue establishes a realistic atmosphere that involves us in the unfolding crisis , but the lazy plotting ensures that little of our emotional investment pays off
it 's also simple-minded and contrived
wimps out by going for that pg-13 rating
to the serbs themselves but also
diverse and astonishingly articulate
check out the girls
too indulgent
's a setup so easy it borders on facile
juliette binoche
from pleasing
the pacing is deadly ,
patriotic
throughout all the tumult
`` dead wife communicating
a raison d'etre
has a built-in audience , but only among those who are drying out from spring break and
the quirks
little film
even though harris has no immediate inclination to provide a fourth book
limited sets
how to hold the screen
such an endeavour
disappointing and
is a monumental achievement in practically every facet of inept filmmaking : joyless , idiotic , annoying , heavy-handed , visually atrocious , and often downright creepy
special-effects-laden
ambitious and moving but
this filmed tosca -- not the first , by the way --
lifeless rumblings
i had more fun with ben stiller 's zoolander , which i thought was rather clever .
welcome to collinwood is n't going to jell
more than a few moments that are insightful enough to be fondly remembered in the endlessly challenging maze of moviegoing
by the sea 's interpersonal drama
sporadic bursts
of hollywood vs. woo
the story alone could force you to scratch a hole in your head .
in kieran culkin a pitch-perfect holden
the biggest problem with satin rouge
a provocateur crashing into ideas and special-interest groups as he slaps together his own brand of liberalism
that crawls along at a snail 's pace
you feel good , you feel sad ,
in by the dark luster
whiney
along every day
soulful gravity
but reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations , thinking urgently as the protagonists struggled , feeling at the mercy of its inventiveness , gasping at its visual delights
uses some of the figures from the real-life story to portray themselves in the film .
acknowledges the silent screams of workaday inertia but stops short of indulging its characters ' striving solipsism
inspection
this a high water mark for this genre
save the movie
creepy-crawly bug things
put to perfect use in the breathtakingly beautiful outer-space documentary space station 3d
a lousy script
warren
and drag audience enthusiasm
the frank humanity
accuse
incompetent ,
did n't try to
reparations
not all of the stories work and the ones that do are thin and scattered , but
routine day
strokes the eyeballs while it evaporates like so much crypt mist in the brain
for a fun -- but bad -- movie
great crimes
he 's just a sad aristocrat in tattered finery , and
alternative medicine obviously has its merits ... but ayurveda does the field no favors
knock
a delicious , quirky movie
a laughable
`` extremities ''
... a funny yet dark and seedy clash of cultures and generations .
flounders under the weight of too many story lines
whenever you think you 've seen the end of the movie
in reduced circumstances
theater company
though , it is only mildly amusing when it could have been so much more .
see it in these harrowing surf shots
a tragic coming-of-age saga punctuated by bursts of animator todd mcfarlane 's superhero dystopia
an indelible epic american story
conflicted daniel
real filmmaker
of motown
hopes to camouflage how bad his movie is .
, human moments
in scratching
summertime
is entirely
, more specifically ,
offend viewers not amused by the sick sense of humor
singles
gives the story some soul
particularly funny
a thunderous ride at first , quiet cadences of pure finesse are few and far between ;
to those of us
leguizamo and jones are both excellent and
gently political
makes a great impression as the writer-director of this little $ 1.8 million charmer , which may not be cutting-edge indie filmmaking but has a huge heart .
a quasi-documentary by french filmmaker karim dridi that celebrates the hardy spirit of cuban music
nonchalantly freaky and uncommonly pleasurable
the excellent performances
american horror film
the previous two
one of those rare docs that paints a grand picture of an era and makes the journey feel like a party
wildly popular vin diesel
night terrors
even the funniest idea is n't funny .
welcome and heartwarming addition
simulate sustenance
dreams ,
its reliance
in mr. spielberg 's 1993 classic
who do
manages to bleed it almost completely dry of humor , verve and fun .
picture we 've been watching for decades
the movie is gorgeously made , but it is also somewhat shallow and art-conscious .
is horrible
becomes a tv episode rather than a documentary
in cinematic art
any question
an audience full of teenagers fixating on its body humour and reinforcement of stereotypes
black-and-white archival footage
absurd collection
wondrously
crystal
all its fusty squareness
given a working over
in between all the emotional seesawing
scotland looks wonderful ,
into the dream world of teen life , and its electronic expression through cyber culture
german film industry
stylish psychological
the glorious , gaudy benefit of much stock footage of those days
are painfully aware of their not-being
projectile
stanzas
has no snap to it , no wiseacre crackle or hard-bitten cynicism .
a powerful and telling story that examines forbidden love , racial tension , and other issues that are as valid today as they were in the 1950s
something not entirely convincing about the quiet american
mental illness
that keeps you guessing at almost every turn
crawl up
feel they suffer the same fate
director barry sonnenfeld
straightforward and old-fashioned
the chops of a smart-aleck film school brat
of the latter experience
stalked by creepy-crawly bug things that live only in the darkness
into the usual cafeteria goulash
first 10 minutes
starts out strongly
delhi
to succumb
leaving the theater
, unaccountable
the talent is undeniable
are the hallmark of this bittersweet , uncommonly sincere movie that portrays the frank humanity of ... emotional recovery .
lived in a state of quiet desperation
with most of the humor
is well-crafted
rare to see a movie that takes such a speedy swan dive from `` promising '' to `` interesting '' to `` familiar '' before landing squarely on `` stupid ''
some strong supporting players
wooden one
though tom shadyac 's film kicks off spookily enough , around the halfway mark it takes an abrupt turn into glucose sentimentality and laughable contrivance .
goes wrong thanks to culture shock and a refusal
powerful entity
you might want to check it out
danang
the weirdness
passionate and
from the preposterous hairpiece worn by lai 's villainous father to the endless action sequences
direction
no explanation
the mess
a definitive account of eisenstein 's life
the great submarine stories
`` a walk to remember ''
all the pieces fall together without much surprise , but
has an ambition to say something about its subjects , but not a willingness .
of those all-star reunions
this film does but feels less repetitive
flawed , assured of the wrong things , and scared to admit how much they may really need the company of others
is a movie so insecure about its capacity
most of it
famous prima donna floria tosca , roberto alagna as her lover mario cavaradossi , and ruggero as the villainous , lecherous police chief scarpia ,
is ultimately what makes shanghai ghetto move beyond a good , dry , reliable textbook and what allows it to rank with its worthy predecessors
the basic plot trajectory of nearly every schwarzenegger film
the dark areas
line and
including the supporting ones
a rather simplistic one : grief drives her , love drives him , and a second chance to find love in the most unlikely place
particularly joyless , and exceedingly dull ,
most horrific
quick-cuts , -lrb- very -rrb- large shadows and wide-angle shots taken from a distance to hide the liberal use of a body double -lrb- for seagal -rrb-
difficult to connect with on any deeper level
, and dance
self-promotion ends
to restore -lrb- harmon -rrb- to prominence , despite some creepy scenes that evoke childish night terrors , and a praiseworthy attempt to generate suspense rather than gross out the audience
the filmmakers know how to please the eye ,
its critical backlash
's a pretty good execution of a story that 's a lot richer than the ones hollywood action screenwriters usually come up with on their own
mostly , shafer and co-writer gregory hinton lack a strong-minded viewpoint , or a sense of humor .
padre
the perfect cure for insomnia
variety of incident
is the refreshingly unhibited enthusiasm that the people , in spite of clearly evident poverty and hardship , bring to their music .
narrated
civil disobedience
through their consistently sensitive and often exciting treatment of an ignored people
marveled
fat man 's
of those art house films
, the film makes up for it with a pleasing verisimilitude .
from the trees hooting it 's praises
: terrorists are more evil than ever !
particularly dark moment
a place of honor
your standard hollywood bio-pic
feardotcom 's thrills are all cheap
for the social milieu - rich new york intelligentsia - and its off
if you ever wondered what it would be like to be smack in the middle of a war zone armed with nothing but a camera
rather like being trapped while some weird relative trots out the video he took of the family vacation to stonehenge
as often imaginative
your brain
the ` qatsi ' trilogy , directed by godfrey reggio ,
substance
what it 's trying to say
by ryan gosling -lrb- murder by numbers -rrb-
neither is incompetent , incoherent or just plain crap
then keeps lifting the pedestal higher
worked so much better
's destined to win a wide summer audience through word-of-mouth reviews and , not far down the line , to find a place among the studio 's animated classics
unconditional love
is your idea of a good time
pile up , undermining the movie 's reality and stifling its creator 's comic voice
houseboat and father goose in its affectionate depiction of the gentle war between a reluctant , irresponsible man and the kid who latches onto him
the film sounds like the stuff of lurid melodrama , but what makes it interesting as a character study is the fact that the story is told from paul 's perspective
a fragile framework upon which to hang broad , mildly fleshed-out characters that seem to have been conjured up only 10 minutes prior to filming
lucky break is perfectly inoffensive and harmless , but it 's also drab and inert .
disparate funny moments
by charlie kaufman and his twin brother , donald ,
are tops
calls attention
a simple misfire
whose pieces
distanced us from the characters .
bolstered by exceptional performances and a clear-eyed take on the economics of dealing and the pathology of ghetto fabulousness .
a thriller without a lot of thrills
a catholic boy
portrayals
a goofy energy
so could young romantics out on a date .
risks monotony
delivers the sexy razzle-dazzle
devolves into the derivative , leaning on badly-rendered cgi effects .
is a wonderous accomplishment of veracity and narrative grace
mariah carey
the same sort of good-natured fun found in films like tremors
the humor wry and sprightly
jams too many prefabricated story elements into the running time
subtly kinky bedside vigils and sensational denouements
impudent snickers
slack
seem self-consciously poetic and forced
new scene
the highest degree
is a little scattered -- ditsy ,
an absurdly overblown climax
in unfaithful
side story territory
exotic creatures
of someone
blob
the vengeance
the brawn , but not the brains
like they 've been patched in from an episode of miami vice
any gag
, unmemorable filler .
bringing richer meaning to the story 's morals
it skirts around any scenes that might have required genuine acting from ms. spears
as necessary
on digital video
to give this comic slugfest some heart
is n't a comparison to reality so much as it is a commentary about our knowledge of films .
smart , steamy mix
more self-absorbed women than the mother
are believable as people --
gets the impression the creators of do n't ask do n't tell laughed a hell of a lot at their own jokes .
we have n't seen 10,000 times
that works on any number of levels
is weak .
in the viewer 's face
comedically labored
will please eastwood 's loyal fans -- and
, for instance , good things happen to bad people
kitschy , flashy , overlong soap opera .
pleasingly
enough material
as predictable
tool
his intellectual rigor or
a wacky concept does not a movie make
is minimally satisfying
this movie was
to a common goal
's quinn -lrb- is -rrb- a leather clad grunge-pirate with a hairdo like gandalf in a wind-tunnel and a simply astounding cor-blimey-luv-a-duck cockney accent
is like a 1940s warner bros.
pacino 's
all the demographically appropriate comic buttons
wanted and quite honestly
third-person
the most highly-praised disappointments i
's a technically superb film , shining with all the usual spielberg flair , expertly utilizing the talents of his top-notch creative team
an addictive guilty pleasure
by somebody else
designed not to offend
beside
the one not-so-small problem
a halfwit plot
gets around to its real emotional business ,
she gets to fulfill her dreams
duking
exercise in
rather than one you enter into .
out of eudora welty
honest performances and exceptional detail
has the stuff to stand tall with pryor , carlin and murphy
relegated to the background -- a welcome step forward from the sally jesse raphael atmosphere of films like philadelphia and american beauty
when the fire burns out , we 've only come face-to-face with a couple dragons
of the academy
for ram dass 's latest book
the chance it affords to watch jackson , who also served as executive producer , take his smooth , shrewd , powerful act abroad
the artist 's work may take on a striking new significance for anyone who sees the film
is that we did n't get more re-creations of all those famous moments from the show .
cultural wildcard experience
as dumb and cheesy
challenge
it does elect to head off in its own direction
very dark and very funny
're ready to hate one character , or
now and
is a strength of a documentary to disregard available bias , especially
will always be remembered for the 9-11 terrorist attacks
this tortured , dull artist
overdoing
espite its familiar subject matter
imagine a scenario
ease
to hit cable
pictures .
is very choppy and monosyllabic despite the fact that it is being dubbed
perpetually wasted
about the monsters we make , and the vengeance they
i like my christmas movies with more elves and snow and less pimps and ho 's .
in a hoary love triangle
modern china
an underlying old world sexism to monday morning that undercuts its charm
captures them by freeing them from artefact
one of those exceedingly rare films in which the talk alone is enough to keep us
all or
dull and mechanical
vies
fret
couple 's
of expectation
a majestic achievement ,
sly dissection
exercise in narcissism and self-congratulation disguised as a tribute .
wacky
in a hand-drawn animated world
might otherwise separate them
arrest 15 years
a fall dawn
an impeccable study in perversity .
redeems it
slam-bang
too loud and thoroughly overbearing
darkest variety
faint of heart or conservative of spirit , but for the rest of us -- especially san francisco lovers
impeccable pedigree , mongrel pep
cruel but
has partly
terrific job
justify a theatrical simulation of the death camp of auschwitz ii-birkenau
under way
true star
trudge
like smoke signals
mattei so completely loses himself to the film 's circular structure to ever offer any insightful discourse on , well , love in the time of money .
lighten the heavy subject matter
aggressiveness
its usual worst
dictates
the shining
typically
strange and beautiful film .
largely , this is a movie that also does it by the numbers .
is that it stinks
an engrossing portrait of uncompromising artists trying to create something original
a choppy ending
even murphy 's expert comic timing
like puppets
who are alternately touching and funny
being forceful , sad without being shrill
to a spectacular completion one
its passages of sensitive observation
the shocking conclusion
makes it attractive throughout
for the palm screen
see
war-weary marine
, ` how can you charge money for this ? '
empowerment tale thinly
which may be why it works as well as it does
uplifting drama
goth
best comedy concert movie
to mind images of a violent battlefield action picture
and severe flaws
the human condition
the film 's strength is n't in its details ,
african idiom
an intense and effective film about loneliness and the chilly anonymity of the environments where so many of us spend so much of our time
is !
tension
good actors , good poetry
theater audience
k-19 : the widowmaker is a great yarn .
while puerile men dominate the story , the women shine .
even at its worst , it 's not half-bad .
a satisfying complete picture
meaningful historical context
in its base concept that you can not help but get
it runs for 170
associated with the better private schools
a little more dramatic tension
a fairly slow paced , almost humdrum approach to character development
myers has turned his franchise into the movie version of an adolescent dirty-joke book done up in post-tarantino pop-culture riffs ...
try and evade your responsibilities
the action quickly sinks into by-the-numbers territory .
thornberrys
emotional , rocky-like
a ho-hum affair , always watchable yet hardly memorable .
interested in the sights and sounds of battle .
autobiographical gesture
the story at hand
innocuous enough to make even jean-claude van damme look good .
seeing something purer than the real thing
keep you reasonably entertained
is a movie that understands characters must come first .
unexpected moments of authentically impulsive humor are the hallmark of this bittersweet , uncommonly sincere movie that portrays the frank humanity of ... emotional recovery .
brent
it is in nine queens
scandal
phillip noyce and
about death
does n't suck !
... the film 's considered approach to its subject matter is too calm and thoughtful for agitprop , and the thinness of its characterizations makes it a failure as straight drama . '
it reaches the level of crudity in the latest austin powers extravaganza
life , hand gestures , and some
a show
is very difficult to care about the character
nymphette juliette lewis
shearer
more like something
summer 's far too fleeting to squander on offal like this .
itself all too seriously
valley-girl
turn out okay
depressingly retrograde
to excuse him
several attempts at lengthy dialogue scenes
is a fragmented film ,
loquacious videologue
who ca n't quite distinguish one sci-fi work from another
bedknobs and broomsticks
been done before but never so vividly or with so much passion
about reign of fire
many spots
the pool
dazzling dream
the entire film is one big excuse to play one lewd scene after another .
about the best straight-up
is achingly honest and delightfully cheeky .
one oscar nomination for julianne moore this year
it is definitely worth seeing .
a good thriller .
biggie
a weary journalist in a changing world
checkout line
vigorously
a good film
makes it seem fresh again
seems most likely that broomfield 's interviewees , or even himself , will not be for much longer
, numbing action sequence made up mostly of routine stuff yuen has given us before .
, bentley and hudson
howard stern
its insights
playful spirit
open-mouthed before the screen
mesmerizing
carrier
the ethos
a beautiful film
director patricio guzman 's
a pun as possible
pull together easily accessible stories that resonate with profundity
a lesson in prehistoric hilarity
of critical overkill
comes from the brave , uninhibited performances by its lead actors
smash 'em -
animated drivel
selecting interview subjects who will construct a portrait of castro so predominantly charitable it can only be seen as propaganda
that holds up well after two decades
the antagonism lies in war-torn jerusalem
broomfield has a rather unique approach to documentary .
denuded
cuss him out severely
put it on a coffee table
engaging simplicity
at best and mind-destroying cinematic pollution
viewing for its courage , ideas , technical proficiency and great acting
are usually abbreviated in favor of mushy obviousness and
i could n't recommend this film more .
're not fans of the adventues of steve and terri
bailiwick
like rudy yellow lodge , eyre needs to take a good sweat to clarify his cinematic vision before his next creation and remember the lessons of the trickster spider .
create images you wish you had n't seen
mortality
the most anti-human big studio
its generic villains lack any intrigue -lrb- other than their funny accents -rrb- and the action scenes are poorly delivered .
no timeout
gary
indignant
a cheat
, and tears
this angst-ridden territory
a superior movie
movies ' end
increase an average student 's self-esteem
a terrible story
becomes a hopeless , unsatisfying muddle
two signs that m. night shyamalan 's debut feature sucked up all he has to give to the mystic genres of cinema
to embrace small , sweet ` evelyn
on sophisticated , discerning taste
anything but
pop culture
parallel
manages a neat trick , bundling the flowers of perversity , comedy and romance into a strangely tempting bouquet of a movie
fixating on its body humour and reinforcement of stereotypes
with the crisp clarity of a fall dawn
occasionally brilliant but
the project should have been made for the tube .
that warm water under a red bridge is a poem to the enduring strengths of women
under your skin and , some plot blips
creation and
with sensitivity and skill
another love story
set and shoot
of a viewer
's not so much
comfort
colorful world
a crescendo that encompasses many more paths than we started with
reminds
ethical and
has a distinguishable condition
movie-specific cliches
for grant
sex addict
a fairly revealing study
why snobbery is a better satiric target than middle-america
check your brain at the door
able to creep the living hell out of you
long beach boardwalk
satire lucky break
... a delightfully unpredictable , hilarious comedy with wonderful performances that tug at your heart in ways that utterly transcend gender labels .
writer\/director walter hill
will see nothing in it to match the ordeal of sitting through it
van der groen , described as ` belgium 's national treasure , ' is especially terrific as pauline
an average kid-empowerment fantasy with slightly above-average brains .
family and
to exist
than he realizes
gives us ... is a man who uses the damage of war -- far more often than the warfare itself -- to create the kind of art shots that fill gallery shows
no fewer than five writers
does n't bode well for the rest of it .
prevent its tragic waste of life
one of the very best movies ever made about the life of moviemaking .
music documentary
achieve
whiny and defensive
american and european cinema has amassed a vast holocaust literature
navel
foolish
and recessive charms
, you feel alive - which is what they did
knitting
, lifeless , meandering , loud , painful , obnoxious
've been patched in from an episode of miami vice
there is really only one movie 's worth of decent gags to be gleaned from the premise
engrossing and
handguns ,
of the worst movies of the year
is even remotely new or interesting
hal
manage to squeeze out some good laughs but not enough to make this silly con job sing .
may still
enough to give the film the substance it so desperately needs
rather unfocused
an almost palpable sense of intensity
to find a place among the studio 's animated classics
stephen earnhart 's documentary
paul bettany is good at being the ultra-violent gangster wannabe , but the movie is certainly not number 1 .
of kevin kline
to convince us of that all on their own
action -
acted by a british cast to rival gosford park 's .
lean and
pretty and gifted , it really won my heart
dreamy and
poorly acted , brain-slappingly bad , harvard man
and kjell bjarne
a modern theater audience watching the events unfold
who are its subject
jennifer lopez romantic comedy
this is n't even a movie we can enjoy as mild escapism ; it is one in which fear and frustration are provoked to intolerable levels
pronounce kok exactly
delivers more goodies than lumps of coal
a complete moron
-lrb- haynes ' -rrb- homage to such films as `` all that heaven allows '' and `` imitation of life
to crack a smile at
blithely
the chemistry
can prevent its tragic waste of life
historical document
new york city locations
superman
a loquacious and dreary piece
as the country bears
white man
evans ' saga of hollywood excess
fails to convince the audience that these brats will ever be anything more than losers
boring , pretentious waste
of substance
by someone who surely read the catcher in the rye but clearly suffers from dyslexia
when something goes bump in the night and nobody cares
need a good laugh
a film that comes along every day .
of being boring
it 's incredible the number of stories the holocaust has generated .
giant camera
weird , vulgar comedy that 's definitely an acquired taste .
dwellers
craftsmanship
of hitler
almost anyone 's
an unbelievably stupid film
it was a guilty pleasure
extremely thorough
being so hot-blooded
david fincher and writer david koepp
the most fluent of actors
dialogue and likeable characters
surprising romance
foibles
it 's not even a tv special you 'd bother watching past the second commercial break
, it could be a lot better if it were , well , more adventurous .
one good one
forsaken
every visual joke
admirably dark
workable primer
merely -lrb- and literally -rrb- tosses around sex toys and offers half-hearted paeans to empowerment that are repeatedly undercut by the brutality of the jokes , most at women 's expense .
segal
honest working man john q. archibald ,
is one of the rare directors who feels acting is the heart and soul of cinema
political allegory
it was hot outside and there was air conditioning inside
theater 3000 guys
when it comes to the battle of hollywood vs. woo , it looks like woo 's a p.o.w.
by someone who obviously knows nothing about crime
loaded with familiar situations
nuanced portrait
wit to keep parents away from the concession stand
white sheets
right place
to de niro and director michael caton-jones
verisimilitude
married couple howard and michelle hall
she 's pretty and
at the film 's nightmare versions of everyday sex-in-the-city misadventures
this leaden comedy
exuberance
tomcats
every human who ever lived : too much to do , too little time to do it in
for melodrama
require the patience of job
the sum of all fears ''
and booty
can enjoy as mild escapism
in the affable maid in manhattan , jennifer lopez 's most aggressive and most sincere attempt to take movies by storm , the diva shrewdly surrounds herself with a company of strictly a-list players .
engineering a collision between tawdry b-movie flamboyance and grandiose spiritual anomie
overwhelms the other
if you 're not deeply touched by this movie
to be oblivious to the existence of this film would be very sweet indeed .
cause massive cardiac arrest if taken in large doses
primal fears
an incredibly irritating comedy about thoroughly vacuous people ... manages to embody the worst excesses of nouvelle vague without any of its sense of fun or energy .
an adult 's
defensible sexual violence
is something like nostalgia .
is visually ravishing , penetrating , impenetrable .
tinny
take any 12-year-old boy to see this picture ,
elusive ...
at that
auspicious
what madonna does
a formula family tearjerker told with a heavy irish brogue ...
is one of the year 's worst cinematic tragedies .
almost everyone
it 's wasted yours
leaps over national boundaries and celebrates universal human nature
courage and
appeal beyond being a sandra bullock vehicle or a standard romantic comedy
both a purpose and a strong pulse
a treat -- a delightful , witty , improbable romantic comedy with a zippy jazzy score
that zings all the way through with originality , humour and pathos
, cautionary tale
even bother to rent this on video
as the main character suggests , ` what if
rifkin no doubt fancies himself something of a hubert selby jr. , but there is n't an ounce of honest poetry in his entire script ; it 's simply crude and unrelentingly exploitative .
me on the santa clause 2 was that santa bumps up against 21st century reality so hard
engages less for its story of actorly existential despair than for its boundary-hopping formal innovations and glimpse into another kind of chinese ` cultural revolution
oprah 's
racist japanese jokes
uncomfortably real
the balance shifted in favor of water-bound action over the land-based ` drama
scherfig
really long , slow and dreary
conduct
not a whit more .
of breitbart and hanussen
an allegory concerning the chronically mixed signals african american professionals get about overachieving could be intriguing , but
conflicted emotions that carries it far above
tarzan
utter mush ... conceited pap .
triple x is a double agent , and
remains the same
tsai has a well-deserved reputation as one of the cinema world 's great visual stylists , and in this film , every shot enhances the excellent performances .
gut
you barely realize your mind is being blown .
proposes as epic tragedy the plight of a callow rich boy who is forced to choose between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
meets his future wife
slackers ' jokey approach to college education is disappointingly simplistic -- the film 's biggest problem -- and there are no unforgettably stupid stunts or uproariously rude lines of dialogue to remember it by
french to truly capture the terrifying angst of the modern working man without turning the film into a cheap thriller , a dumb comedy or a sappy melodrama
what little atmosphere is generated by the shadowy lighting
beginnings
for the fact
the complicated love triangle
innocent , childlike
breaking new ground
, quiet cadences
like a lazy summer afternoon
tempted to change his landmark poem to
way too
feel good
improbabilities
its final form
hard-pressed to find a movie with a bigger , fatter heart than barbershop
not everything in this ambitious comic escapade works
punctuated with graphic violence .
turn out a small , personal film with an emotional wallop
acts light on great scares and a good surprise ending .
of boredom to the point of collapse , turning into a black hole of dullness , from which no interesting concept can escape
, many artists exist in one
teen comedies
a welcome relief from baseball movies that try too hard to be mythic
is less baroque and showy than hannibal , and less emotionally
of a transit city on the west african coast struggling against foreign influences
to seek and strike just the right tone
exhibits the shallow sensationalism characteristic of soap opera
war scenes
no matter
the door
invite some genuine spontaneity into the film
deliciously mean-spirited and wryly observant .
, wistful new film
volletta
moral schizophrenia
a rushed , slapdash , sequel-for-the-sake - of-a-sequel with less than half
dipped
crowded
make the film more silly than scary , like some sort of martha stewart decorating program run amok .
in ways
he provides a strong itch to explore more .
are the lively intelligence of the artists and their perceptiveness about their own situations
carries us
all the classic dramas
routine and rather silly
scotland looks wonderful , the fans are often funny fanatics
in a muddle
give full performances
emotionally and narratively complex
who 's ever suffered under a martinet music instructor
umpteenth
dogs
mood and no movie
'm not generally a fan of vegetables
katherine
the insights gleaned from a lifetime of spiritual inquiry
the year 's best and most unpredictable comedy
tsai 's usual style and themes
angst-ridden territory
to the folks who prepare
growing strain
fun of these people
delves into the passive-aggressive psychology of co-dependence and the struggle for self-esteem .
works as pretty contagious fun
an amused indictment
month
unfamiliar
improbably forbearing
an endeavour
spent more time in its world
sucks you in and
originality ai n't on the menu , but there 's never a dull moment in the giant spider invasion comic chiller
otherwise delightful
is far from zhang 's forte
liza 's
afterlife and a lot more time
a fairly trite narrative
reminded of who did what to whom and why
enveloping affection
a pack of dogs who are smarter than him
a good indication
max rothman 's
unevenly
relationships in such a straightforward , emotionally honest manner that by the end
the brains
snuck
standard guns versus martial arts cliche with little new added .
can save us from the latest eccentric , super-wealthy megalomaniac bent on world domination and destruction .
the first half of his movie generates by orchestrating a finale that is impenetrable and dull
was more diverting and thought-provoking than i 'd expected it to be
but certainly hard to hate .
i did n't care .
trying to eat brussels sprouts
sources
lane 's
play well
being lectured to by tech-geeks , if you 're up for that sort of thing
the stand-up comic
us to consider the unthinkable , the unacceptable , the unmentionable
as smart
is smart to vary the pitch of his movie , balancing deafening battle scenes with quieter domestic scenes of women back home receiving war department telegrams
has secrets
reveals how important our special talents can be when put in service of of others .
him eight stories tall
unlaughable
gives her best performance
-lrb- screenwriter -rrb- charlie kaufman 's world
touching , small-scale story
's happening
vaguely disturbing way
difficult but
pain , loneliness and insecurity
that is fully formed and remarkably assured
opera-ish story
have all the suspense of a 20-car pileup
at his most critically insightful
nicole kidman makes it a party worth attending .
the movie certainly has its share of clever moments and biting dialogue , but there 's just not much lurking below its abstract surface
more x and
to create characters out of the obvious cliches
be thinking of 51 ways to leave this loser
even shallow
altogether creepy
a perfectly competent and often imaginative film that lacks what little lilo & stitch had in
derivative horror film
wo n't feel like it 's wasted yours
` epic '
windtalkers had had more faith in the dramatic potential of this true story
all too familiar ...
the top as a ` very sneaky ' butler who excels in the art of impossible disappearing\/reappearing acts
beautiful images and solemn words
too unflinching
out-shock , out-outrage or out-depress its potential audience
a stultifying
masterful
should be poignant
you 're in the most trouble
served jews who escaped the holocaust
've been watching all this strutting and posturing
wesley
by an energy that puts the dutiful efforts of more disciplined grade-grubbers
truly is life affirming
charming in comedies like american pie and dead-on in election
little more human
abuse
a heavy stench
of self-awareness
is more worshipful than your random e !
at least pete 's
beyond mild disturbance or detached pleasure at the acting
high-minded
tartakovsky 's team
do n't really
no cinematic sin
finds a few chuckles
its target audience
this piece of crap
as rewarding
overlong and
the narrative is so consistently unimaginative that probably the only way to have saved the film is with the aid of those wisecracking mystery science theater 3000 guys .
time to think about them anyway
too may feel time has decided to stand still .
the four feathers ''
you 've seen the end of the movie
is prime escapist fare .
roger michell
often less
decorates its back
bunch
an elegant visual sense and a talent
serial killers
puts
pillages
a host
person to get through the country bears
jolts
beautifully crafted and cooly unsettling ... recreates the atmosphere of the crime expertly
the film is static
budding
long after you have left the theatre
guilty pleasure
is funny , insightfully human and
ironically has little to do with the story , which becomes something about how lame it is to try and evade your responsibilities and that you should never , ever , leave a large dog alone with a toddler .
cruel but weirdly likable
in one forum or another
slob
resembles the el cheapo margaritas served within .
genuinely pretty
this is a third-person story now , told by hollywood , and much more ordinary for it .
best espionage picture
taylor 's cartoonish performance and
musty memories of half-dimensional characters
a fairly revealing study of its two main characters -- damaged-goods people whose orbits will inevitably
some dignity
self-righteousness
it 's a head-turner -- thoughtfully written , beautifully read and , finally , deeply humanizing .
dramas
give voice to the other side
a groundbreaking endeavor
holes and
a perfect performance that captures the innocence and budding demons within a wallflower
there 's no point of view , no contemporary interpretation of joan 's prefeminist plight , so we 're left thinking the only reason to make the movie is because present standards allow for plenty of nudity
's a slow study : the action is stilted and the tabloid energy embalmed
, black hawk down and we were soldiers
star wars installment
notable
offers simplistic explanations to a very complex situation
is painfully foolish in trying to hold onto what 's left of his passe ' chopsocky glory
going on to other films that actually tell a story worth caring about
the film is well-crafted
-lrb- eyre 's -rrb-
demonstrates a vivid imagination and an impressive style that result in some terrific setpieces
leigh succeeds in delivering a dramatic slap in the face that 's simultaneously painful and refreshing .
eat enough during the film
-lrb- particularly for jfk conspiracy nuts -rrb-
if you can get past the taboo subject matter , it will be well worth your time .
perry 's good and his is an interesting character
are about a half dozen young turks angling to see how many times they can work the words `` radical '' or `` suck '' into a sentence
foster and
upsetting and
it 's not a particularly good film , but neither is it a monsterous one
classic genre
its message and
hide new secretions
flows as naturally
almost supernatural powers
's no way you wo n't be talking about the film once you exit the theater
cuts all the way
this would have been better than the fiction it has concocted , and
undressed
if even the filmmakers did n't know what kind of movie they were making
its raw blues soundtrack
ascends , literally ,
the dark areas of parent-child relationships
you like an extreme action-packed film with a hint of humor
watching intelligent people making a movie
you 'll have a good time with this one too
his main asset
-- more accurately , it 's moving
, you 'd want to smash its face in
that jumps off the page , and for the memorable character creations
at convention
terms of authenticity
trial movie , escape movie
the viewer 's patience with slow pacing and a main character who sometimes defies sympathy
meeting
predictable storyline and by-the-book scripting is all but washed away by sumptuous ocean visuals and the cinematic stylings of director john stockwell .
so self-possessed
schwarzenegger film
shameless ` 70s blaxploitation shuck-and-jive sitcom
one of the best inside-show-biz
christian spook-a-rama
unabashed
the first tunisian film i have ever seen
the shock and curiosity factors
de sade
clung-to
of these two 20th-century footnotes
a classic genre
tom tykwer , director of the resonant and sense-spinning run lola run , has turned out to be a one-trick pony
flavor and
mr. besson is a brand name
a solid , psychological action film
shot out
-rrb- are such a companionable couple
every child 's story
doze off thirty minutes
prefer to think of it as `` pootie tang with a budget .
to produce this
does n't contain half the excitement of balto , or quarter the fun of toy story 2
spontaneity
kidman has become one of our best actors
of the filmmakers ' calculations
formed
is about
degraded things get
each other
about `` fear dot com
mckay shows crushingly little curiosity about , or is ill-equipped to examine , the interior lives of the characters in his film , much less incorporate them into his narrative .
chaykin and
franco is an excellent choice for the walled-off but combustible hustler , but he does not give the transcendent performance sonny needs to overcome gaps in character development and story logic .
chopsocky glory
bad the screenwriters eventually shoot themselves in the feet with cop flick cliches like an oily arms dealer , squad car pile-ups and the requisite screaming captain
be anything more
ethical issues that intersect with them
that it makes my big fat greek wedding look like an apartheid drama
tired , talky feel
luminous interviews
ideally
for a
must-see
her confidence
'n' roll .
the punk kids ' revolution
likable , but just as often it 's meandering , low on energy , and too eager to be quirky at moments when a little old-fashioned storytelling would come in handy .
of a modern theater audience watching the events unfold
eccentric
window
white-on-black
has all the complexity and realistic human behavior of an episode of general hospital
hollywood has crafted a solid formula for successful animated movies , and ice age only improves on it , with terrific computer graphics , inventive action sequences and a droll sense of humor .
when they were in high school would choose the cliff-notes over reading a full-length classic
is n't one moment in the film that surprises or delights .
a worthwhile documentary ,
, low-budget and tired
, juicy role
pacing and
on subtle ironies and visual devices
the profoundly devastating events of one year ago and
harry potter and the chamber of secrets is deja vu all over again ,
pre-wwii
inhabit that special annex of hell
exhaustingly
scenes of cinematic perfection
of all things insipid
knows how to make our imagination wonder .
schticky
passer
most deceptively amusing comedies of the year
the intelligence of everyone
very
apart from anything else , this is one of the best-sustained ideas i have ever seen on the screen .
stay in touch with your own skin , at 18 or 80
one-trick
exploitative for the art houses and too cynical , small and decadent
-lrb- teen comedy -rrb-
the cinematography is cloudy , the picture making becalmed .
the multiplex
crafty and intelligent
have to see it
director d.j. caruso 's
is at hand
the movie worked for me right up to the final scene , and then it caved in .
to indicate clooney might have better luck next time
to do this
gorgeous pair
pretty
usual impossible stunts
richer and more observant
has problems
larger moralistic consequences
casts its spooky net out into the atlantic ocean and
its genesis
of escapist entertainment
gasps
is a blast of adrenalin
, the worries of the rich and sudden wisdom , the film becomes a sermon for most of its running time .
a hoary love triangle
a directorial tour de force by bernard rose , ivans xtc .
is a welcome lack of pretension about the film , which very simply sets out to entertain and ends up delivering in good measure .
of telling a fascinating character 's story
to define a generation
families and church meetings
it struck a chord in me
very attractive about this movie
circumstantial situation
out-of-field
a mesmerizing performance as a full-fledged sex addict who is in complete denial about his obsessive behavior
wince in embarrassment and others
with these people
of chaplin
near future
from the likes of miramax chief
problems ,
the cinematic stylings
're looking for a story
visual marvel
visualizing
by her man
exactly the kind
the rules of attraction
no match for the insipid script he has crafted with harris goldberg
incoherent , instantly disposable
a few big laughs
is a superior horror flick .
mildly enjoyable if toothless adaptation
, of all the period 's volatile romantic lives , sand and musset are worth particular attention
twice
greene 's story ends
an entertaining british hybrid
a probing examination of a female friendship set against a few dynamic decades
comedic constructs
cold , sterile and lacking any color or warmth
latest skewering
as i valiantly struggled to remain interested , or at least conscious
the visuals ,
an immensely entertaining look at some of the unsung heroes of 20th century
the imax format
money and
garnered from years of seeing it all , a condition only the old are privy to , and ...
to sustain laughs
important director
woozy
addams family
a more chemistry between its stars
cocky , after-hours loopiness
a serious critique of what 's wrong with this increasingly pervasive aspect of gay culture
corruption
dry humor and jarring shocks , plus moments of breathtaking mystery
tinny self-righteousness
a timid ,
scripting solutions
how can such a cold movie claim to express warmth and longing ?
cogent defense
me would require another viewing
he talks
rats
a great job
rises -rrb-
the right approach and the right opening premise
emotional arc
plays worse now
more frustrating
, politically motivated
both large ... and small ... with considerable aplomb
support the scattershot terrorizing tone
more in common with a fireworks display than a movie , which normally is expected to have characters and a storyline
of tumbleweeds blowing through the empty theatres
fairly involving as far as it goes
becomes compulsively watchable in a guilty-pleasure , daytime-drama sort of fashion
a number
mr. cantet as france 's foremost cinematic poet of the workplace
that it 's almost worth seeing , if only to witness the crazy confluence of purpose and taste
is pretty landbound
the cinematic equivalent of a big , tender hug
vile
as a kingdom more mild than wild
no rest period , no timeout
's kind
is the funniest 5 minutes to date in this spy comedy franchise
been looking for
is one of the most repellent things to pop up in a cinematic year already littered with celluloid garbage
a disaster of a story , full of holes and completely lacking in chills
the action
when various characters express their quirky inner selves
seems worse for the effort .
look like a good guy
auteur tsai ming-liang
is one of those rare pictures that you root for throughout
mournfully brittle delivery
final product
schnitzler
low , very low
are worth the price of admission ... if `` gory mayhem '' is your idea of a good time
pull us deep into the girls ' confusion and pain as they struggle tragically to comprehend the chasm of knowledge that 's opened between them
paul 's
inhuman cinematic punishment
when the fire burns out , we 've only come face-to-face with a couple dragons and that 's where the film ultimately fails
of raymond j. barry as the ` assassin '
bar dancers
been sent back to the tailor for some major alterations
for you -
lungs
into a high school setting
diggs and lathan
new start
barely begins to describe the plot and its complications .
own placid way
through the paces
... has done his homework and soaked up some jazzy new revisionist theories about the origins of nazi politics and aesthetics .
rambling and incoherent manifesto
governance and
david letterman
disconcertingly
a rather simplistic one : grief drives her ,
it 'll keep you wide awake and ... very tense .
`` frailty '' leaves us with the terrifying message that the real horror may be waiting for us at home
been a thinking man 's monster movie
is a gorgeous and deceptively minimalist cinematic tone poem .
` hip ' ,
emphasis
internal
an unnatural calm that 's occasionally shaken by ... blasts of rage
sky
long and unfocused
favour of an approach
cheery
tedious in its comedy
sporadic dips
the most genuinely sweet films
loathe him
hal hartley to function
the ` true story ' by which all the queen 's men is allegedly `` inspired '' was a lot funnier and more deftly enacted than what 's been cobbled together onscreen
its best moments
about benevolent deception , which , while it may not rival the filmmaker 's period pieces , is still very much worth seeing
unflappable
at existentialism reminding of the discovery of the wizard of god
see what the director does next
does n't offer much in terms of plot or acting
intelligent , well-made b movie
when the fantastic kathy bates turns up
a majestic achievement , an epic of astonishing grandeur and surprising emotional depth
in -lrb- the characters ' -rrb- misery and at the same time to congratulate himself for having the guts to confront it
lasting images all its own
every child 's story is what matters .
complete mess
plenty to offend everyone
a low-budget affair , tadpole was shot on digital video , and the images often look smeary and blurry , to the point of distraction
return ticket
technically sumptuous but also almost wildly alive
veins
pretend
injected self-consciousness into the proceedings at every turn
i would rather live in denial about
deeply and rightly
a simple tale of an unlikely friendship , but thanks to the gorgeous locales and exceptional lead performances , it has considerable charm .
it is not worth
the same olives since 1962
controlling his crew
lip-non-synching
you might have fun in this cinematic sandbox
as they may , lawrence unleashes his trademark misogyny -- er , comedy -- like a human volcano or an overflowing septic tank , take your pick
the main story
's hard to care about a film that proposes as epic tragedy the plight of a callow rich boy who is forced to choose between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
acid
some remarkable achival film about how shanghai -lrb- of all places -rrb-
an american , a choice that upsets the novel 's exquisite balance and shreds the fabric of the film
recommended -- as visually bland as a dentist 's waiting room , complete with soothing muzak
about everyone
too boring and obvious
rehashes
is not it
ok for a movie
no explanation or
depressingly thin and exhaustingly contrived .
22-year-old
that they 're stuck with a script that prevents them from firing on all cylinders
makes esther kahn so demanding
makes even elizabeth hurley seem graceless and ugly .
compassion , sacrifice ,
dues for good books unread
of a documentary to disregard available bias
since simone is not real
a corn dog and
regard
despair and
of being released a few decades too late
painful to watch witherspoon 's talents wasting away inside unnecessary films like legally blonde and sweet home abomination , i mean , alabama
high-adrenaline
imagery or music
the condescending stereotypes that so often plague films dealing with the mentally ill
of iconoclastic abandon
she may not be real , but the laughs are .
been an eerie thriller
make them
drag it
to save the movie
capped
the benefit of being able to give full performances
with spy kids 2 : the island of lost dreams , the spy kids franchise establishes itself as a durable part of the movie landscape : a james bond series for kids .
de broca has little enthusiasm for such antique pulp
restored -rrb-
nair 's
few good ideas
one that was hard for me to warm up to
narratively cohesive one
by a quintet of actresses
is a lumbering load of hokum but
balances both traditional or modern stories together in a manner that one never overwhelms the other
take any 12-year-old boy to see this picture
non-bondish performance
weighty revelations , flowery dialogue , and
too long , too cutesy , too sure of its own importance , and
dare i say , entertaining
too goodly , wise and knowing or
is extraordinary .
such a graphic treatment of the crimes
the great minds
keeps it fast -- zippy , comin ' at ya -- as if fearing that his film is molto superficiale .
a nation whose songs spring directly from the lives of the people
you see robin williams and psycho killer , and you think , hmmmmm .
simply put , `` far from heaven '' is a masterpiece .
punch and
directed by h.g. wells ' great-grandson
all men for war ,
lugosi
for a sign
is missing
curtain
of elephant feces
was i
left with a handful of disparate funny moments of no real consequence
is n't just
in his audience
it cuts to the core of what it actually means to face your fears , to be a girl in a world of boys , to be a boy truly in love with a girl , and to ride the big metaphorical wave that is life -- wherever it takes you .
an undeniable social realism
an unusual protagonist
stubborn and charismatic
the other good actors
surprisingly charming and
with the audience
why bother with a contemptible imitator starring a `` snl '' has-been acting like an 8-year-old channeling roberto benigni ?
the filmmakers are playing to the big boys in new york and l.a. to that end , they mock the kind of folks they do n't understand , ones they figure the power-lunchers do n't care to understand , either .
in those visual in-jokes , as in the film 's verbal pokes at everything from the likes of miramax chief harvey weinstein 's bluff personal style
the old mib label
the x
foreign in american teen comedies
a handful of smart jokes
card
most restless
a sweetness , clarity and emotional openness
i said my ribcage did n't ache by the end of kung pow
regain his life , his dignity and his music
described as i know what you did last winter .
relaxed in its perfect quiet pace and proud in its message
there 's no point of view , no contemporary interpretation of joan 's prefeminist plight , so
can rise to fans ' lofty expectations
overheated melodrama
its courageousness ,
'll have a good time with this one too
shatters
its virtues are small and easily overshadowed by its predictability
a doa
of this reactionary thriller
to see the attraction for the sole reason that it was hot outside and there was air conditioning inside
they 'd need a shower
whose only nod to nostalgia is in the title
shaped
nothing like love
quickie teen-pop exploitation
a clever and cutting , quick and dirty look at modern living and movie life
all the complications
p.t. anderson understands the grandness of romance and how love is the great equalizer that can calm us of our daily ills and bring out joys in our lives that we never knew were possible
southern gentility
that leaks suspension of disbelief
showcase that accomplishes its primary goal without the use of special effects , but rather by emphasizing the characters
the movie is like scorsese 's mean streets redone by someone who ignored it in favor of old ` juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks with titles like leather warriors and switchblade sexpot .
the compassion , good-natured humor and the level of insight that made -lrb- eyre 's -rrb- first film something of a sleeper success
the grayish quality
we 're all in this together
theorist
again , in a better movie , you might not have noticed .
suspected hollywood of being overrun by corrupt and hedonistic weasels
washington 's
two bright stars of the moment who can rise to fans ' lofty expectations
go straight
as jane
little morality tale
a colorful , joyous celebration
but one
rote work and
tighter
silly-looking morlocks
there are side stories aplenty --
from the vagina
leaves you wanting more
most trouble
like mike is a slight and uninventive movie : like the exalted michael jordan referred to in the title , many can aspire but none can equal
for a litmus test of the generation gap
a former film editor
the two-drink-minimum crowd
remembered by
far-fetched
so deadly dull
more ambivalent
stinging social observations
is one baaaaaaaaad movie .
working properly
wrapped up in his own idiosyncratic strain of kitschy goodwill .
has always needed to grow into a movie career
to dress up in drag
sides
-lrb- it -rrb- highlights not so much the crime lord 's messianic bent , but spacey 's .
's remarkable procession of sweeping pictures that have reinvigorated the romance genre .
hit as hard
's a strange film , one that was hard for me to warm up to .
no easy rewards
that make 105 minutes seem twice as long
the conflicted daniel
at some of the unsung heroes of 20th century
out there !
, e.t. is still a cinematic touchstone .
with a decent sense of humor and plenty of things that go boom
gives the neighborhood
she is a lioness , protecting her cub , and he a reluctant villain , incapable of controlling his crew
cinema verite speculation
putrid it is not worth
by a plot that 's just too boring and obvious
non-firsthand experience
the theatre roger
the urban landscapes are detailed down to the signs on the kiosks , and the color palette , with lots of somber blues and pinks , is dreamy and evocative .
never inspires more than an interested detachment .
a dying , delusional man trying to get into the history books before he croaks
enhances the personal touch of manual animation .
is careless and unfocused
like being trapped inside a huge video game
a very familiar tale
's lousy
such a mechanical endeavor -lrb-
amusing nor
thumbs up to paxton for not falling into the hollywood trap and making a vanity project with nothing new to offer .
will find plenty to shake and shiver about in ` the ring . '
scope
seems , at times , padded with incident in the way of a too-conscientious adaptation
eye-popping
free to offend
kid-empowerment
`` twilight zone '' episode
almost no organic intrigue
a deft pace master and
why the dv revolution has cheapened the artistry of making a film
is without intent
is at work
a gobbler
we get light showers of emotion a couple of times , but
disgust , a thrill , or
jump-in-your-seat moment
the bland animation and
norton has to recite bland police procedural details , fiennes wanders around in an attempt to seem weird and distanced
a glorious dose of humankind 's liberating ability
about italian - , chinese - , irish - , latin -
piercingly affecting ... while clearly a manipulative film , emerges as powerful rather than cloying
make like the title and
dover kosashvili 's
black man
technology to take the viewer inside the wave
noir villain
historically
is surprisingly brilliant , deftly sewing together what could have been a confusing and horrifying vision into an intense and engrossing head-trip .
makes the film seem like something to endure instead of enjoy
delights and
soul-stripping
the script 's potential for sick humor
some of the computer animation
jeong-hyang lee 's film is deceptively simple , deeply satisfying .
any contemporary movie
stuporously
something provocative , rich , and strange
a listless sci-fi comedy in which eddie murphy deploys two guises and elaborate futuristic sets to no particularly memorable effect .
drug abuse , infidelity and
the funniest jokes
it 's begun to split up so that it can do even more damage
motionless
as those monologues stretch on and on
that the children of varying ages in my audience never coughed , fidgeted or romped up and down the aisles for bathroom breaks
admire ... the intensity with which he 's willing to express his convictions
not a film for the faint of heart or conservative of spirit , but for the rest of us -- especially san francisco lovers -- it 's a spirited film and a must-see .
only occasionally satirical
as lonely and needy
, though , there is a really cool bit -- the movie 's conception of a future-world holographic librarian -lrb- orlando jones -rrb- who knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written , and nicely realized .
no one can doubt the filmmakers ' motives , but
bother with a contemptible imitator starring a `` snl '' has-been acting like an 8-year-old channeling roberto benigni ?
certain era
turpin 's
follows its standard formula in this animated adventure
is obviously a labour of love
with so much passion
terribly episodic and
when dramatic things happen to people
a theater near you
picture that does not move .
to show for their labor , living harmoniously , joined in song
vin diesel is the man .
document both sides of this emotional car-wreck
that little room
performance art
silver 's parrot has been replaced with morph , a cute alien creature who mimics everyone and everything around
no energy
consummate
are laughs aplenty
nyc
a feature-length , r-rated , road-trip version of mama 's family .
marivaux 's rhythms
the glaring triteness
from being dragged through a sad , sordid universe of guns , drugs , avarice and damaged dreams
where story is almost an afterthought
brent hanley
his simpson voice-overs
forgive that still serious problem
facet
little
under my seat trying to sneak out of the theater
essayist
all will be greek to anyone not predisposed to the movie 's rude and crude humor .
bang your head on the seat in front of you , at its cluelessness , at its idiocy ,
as a ` very sneaky ' butler who excels in the art of impossible disappearing\/reappearing acts
has some entertainment value - how much depends on how well you like chris rock
, grant and bullock 's characters are made for each other .
its emotional power and
into the heritage business
run , then at least
cutting-room floor
christian-themed fun
for a modern-day urban china
perilously
even during the climactic hourlong cricket match , boredom never takes hold .
ends up being mostly about ravishing costumes , eye-filling , wide-screen production design and joan 's wacky decision to stand by her man , no matter how many times he demonstrates that he 's a disloyal satyr .
case while
acted by diane lane and richard gere .
laugh if a tuba-playing dwarf rolled down a hill in a trash can
emerge
well , it probably wo n't have you swinging from the trees hooting it 's praises , but
sort of
gives human nature
people can connect and express their love for each other
is a case of too many chefs fussing over too weak a recipe
it manages to maintain both a level of sophisticated intrigue and human-scale characters that suck the audience in .
michael moore 's latest documentary about america 's thirst for violence is his best film yet ...
strengths and weaknesses
klein , charming in comedies like american pie and dead-on in election
ropes
is given passionate , if somewhat flawed , treatment
a terrifically entertaining specimen
seen -lrb- eddie -rrb- murphy do the genial-rogue shtick to death , but because the plot is equally hackneyed
therapy
about 25 minutes
minor classic
adapted by david hare from michael cunningham 's novel -rrb-
jane campion might have done
his obsessive behavior
a lot richer than the ones
somber blues and pinks
delivered a solidly entertaining and moving family drama
please not only the fanatical adherents on either side , but also people who know nothing about the subject and
one moment in the film that surprises or delights
the young woman 's
worst -- and only -- killer website movie
creates a new threat for the mib , but
and pulp melodrama
, this has layered , well-developed characters and some surprises .
of high hilarity
that it gave me plenty of time to ponder my thanksgiving to-do list
rip-roaring
the battery on your watch has died
fulford-wierzbicki ...
you feeling a little sticky and unsatisfied
in the mind of the killer
changing taste and attitude
illustrating
slow to those of us
to the casual moviegoer who might be lured in by julia roberts
between another classic for the company
explores all three sides of his story with a sensitivity and an inquisitiveness reminiscent of truffaut
you 're on the edge of your seat
stroked , luridly coloured , uni-dimensional nonsense machine that strokes the eyeballs while it evaporates like so much crypt mist in the brain
certainly raises the film above anything sandler 's been attached to before .
they do n't fit well together
if there was ever a movie where the upbeat ending feels like a copout
the point is , you 'll laugh
, shrewd , powerful act
serious subject matter and dark , funny humor
grand a failure
he tosses a kitchen sink onto a story already overladen with plot conceits
pen
in your throat
in particular
predecessor
's like having an old friend for dinner '
captures an italian immigrant family on the brink of major changes
though the subject matter demands acting that borders on hammy at times
the expected flair or imagination
uncut
a modestly made but profoundly moving documentary .
call for prevention rather than to place blame , making it one of the best war movies ever made
ferrera
a film about female friendship that men can embrace and women
of jealousy
has filmed the opera exactly as the libretto directs , ideally capturing the opera 's drama and lyricism .
been nice
triumph of love is a very silly movie , but the silliness has a pedigree
a struggle of man vs. man as brother-man vs. the man
to be better and more successful than it is
construction project
work us over ,
byler 's
everything he can to look like a good guy
the movie 's vision of a white american zealously spreading a puritanical brand of christianity to south seas islanders is one only a true believer could relish .
huckster lapel
it criticizes
a welcome and heartwarming addition to the romantic comedy genre
the average white band 's
- funny level
it is a commentary about our knowledge of films
better after foster
the hot topics of the plot are relegated to the background -- a welcome step forward from the sally jesse raphael atmosphere of films like philadelphia and american beauty .
this is the kind of production that would have been funnier if the director had released the outtakes theatrically and used the film as a bonus feature on the dvd
have baffled the folks in the marketing department
i 'm all for that
lives up
stinker
can thank me for this
scooby
viewing alternative
create and
, ponderous and charmless
just entertaining enough not to hate
to wander into the dark areas of parent-child relationships without flinching
i had a dream that a smart comedy would come along to rescue me from a summer of teen-driven , toilet-humor codswallop ,
reminiscence
ben
funny , somber , absurd , and , finally , achingly sad ,
your senses
aim to be the next animal house
moralism
the trick when watching godard is to catch the pitch of his poetics , savor the pleasure of his sounds and images , and ponder the historical , philosophical , and ethical issues that intersect with them .
such thing
gets drawn into the party
very compelling , sensitive
but its storytelling prowess and special effects are both listless .
a grim , upsetting glimpse
the movie 's major and most devastating flaw is its reliance on formula , though ,
julie taymor 's preposterous titus
a filmmaking methodology that 's just experimental enough to alienate the mainstream audience while ringing cliched to hardened indie-heads
solid '
most audacious , outrageous , sexually explicit , psychologically probing
a pint-sized ` goodfellas ' designed to appeal to the younger set , it 's not a very good movie in any objective sense
culture and race
timeless and unique
of capturing inner-city life during the reagan years
barney 's ideas about creation and identity do n't really seem all that profound , at least by way of what can be gleaned from this three-hour endurance test built around an hour 's worth of actual material .
on old problems
takes care
alternate version
muster a lot of emotional resonance
allen 's romantic comedies
and much better
getting to the truly good stuff
of a love affair
it 's also not smart or barbed enough for older viewers -- not everyone thinks poo-poo jokes are ` edgy .
slump
fathers and sons , and the uneasy bonds between them ,
serious and
songbird britney spears has popped up with more mindless drivel .
than it does n't
gondry 's direction is adequate
any sort
have returned from the beyond to warn you
lobby
comprehensible
the performance of gedeck , who makes martha enormously endearing
upper west sidey exercise in narcissism and self-congratulation disguised as a tribute .
the film 's hero is a bore and his innocence soon becomes a questionable kind of inexcusable dumb innocence .
is hard to dismiss -- moody , thoughtful , and
dustin hoffman
scratching
makes my big fat greek wedding look like an apartheid drama
in building the drama of lilia 's journey
, which is a pity ,
as the hero of the story rediscovers his passion in life
transit city
with zero-dimensional , unlikable characters and hackneyed , threadbare comic setups
a great deal of corny dialogue and preposterous moments
some of the discomfort and embarrassment of being a bumbling american in europe
toes
unabashedly romantic picture
eight legged freaks
some contrived banter , cliches and
has it beat by a country mile .
of altar boys
` blue crush ' swims away with the sleeper movie of the summer award .
for 20 centuries
sentimentality
unlikable , uninteresting , unfunny
answers all questions
off the rare trick of recreating
is , you 'll laugh
peopled
electra rebellion
with the quirks of family life
full of funny situations and honest observations
the action and special effects are first-rate
own detriment
do n't need messing with
garden music video
says it all .
who 's finally been given a part worthy of her considerable talents
does not make for much of a movie
endearing , masterful
you 'll laugh at either the obviousness of it all or its stupidity or maybe even its inventiveness ,
an air
, a lot of people wasted a lot of their time -lrb- including mine -rrb- on something very inconsequential .
spews forth unchecked
made for teens and reviewed as such
neat trick
punitively
the dialogue and drama
care about the bottom line
hug
the roots of the skateboarding boom
arctic light
's the russian word for wow !? '
1962
viewed and treasured
permeates the script
feel the screenwriter at every moment ` tap , tap , tap , tap ,
its recycled aspects
is n't as sharp as the original ...
apparently writer-director attal thought he need only cast himself and his movie-star wife sitting around in their drawers to justify a film .
than to receive
no opportunity to trivialize the material
spits out
been there , done that ,
have i seen a film so willing to champion the fallibility of the human heart .
freshman fluke
really good
for milder is n't better
nominated for an oscar next year
extant
of a lot
in frida 's life
own brand
might want to take a reality check before you pay the full ticket price to see `` simone , '' and consider a dvd rental instead .
a rating
eventual discovery
love and
good match
jokes and insults
that live only in the darkness
the efforts of a first-rate cast
hits and generally sustains a higher plateau with bullock 's memorable first interrogation of gosling .
none of this is very original , and it is n't particularly funny .
angelique
aggrandizing madness , not the man
the story ultimately takes hold and grips hard .
be the cat 's meow
a globetrotters-generals game
exotic locales
incoherence and redundancy
of the energy
does n't have much else ... especially in a moral sense
... it was n't the subject matter that ultimately defeated the film ... it was the unfulfilling , incongruous , `` wait a second , did i miss something ? ''
one well-timed explosion in a movie can be a knockout , but a hundred of them can be numbing .
are too immature and unappealing to care about .
of his being
seems far more interested in gross-out humor than in showing us well-thought stunts or a car chase that we have n't seen 10,000 times
stone seems to have a knack for wrapping the theater in a cold blanket of urban desperation .
justify its two-hour running time
up its sleeve
an almost sure-fire prescription for a critical and commercial disaster
a ton of laughs that everyone can enjoy
the great american comedy
that strokes the eyeballs while it evaporates like so much crypt mist in the brain
skit-com material fervently
that it can be made on the cheap
when none of them are ever any good
a stable-full
smash 'em - up , crash 'em - up
measure
, provocative and prescient
as the voice-over hero in columbia pictures ' perverse idea of an animated holiday movie
with guns , expensive cars , lots of naked women and rocawear clothing
charismatic jackie chan
it never is , not fully .
live now , chafing against their culture 's manic mix of millennial brusqueness and undying , traditional politesse
quirky
obscenely bad
truly ours in a world of meaningless activity
like moonlight mile , better judgment be damned .
the story really has no place to go since simone is not real --
will have an intermittently good time
exposes the limitations of his skill and the basic flaws in his vision
wong
an m-16
star trek : nemesis is even more suggestive of a 65th class reunion mixer where only eight surviving members show up
scale
the many film
are very , very good reasons
this overproduced piece
that the only possible complaint you could have about spirited away is that there is no rest period , no timeout
been remarkable about clung-to traditions
he
cinema , and indeed sex ,
repulsive and depressing
its comfy little cell
truly know what makes holly and marina tick
the premise of `` abandon '' holds promise ,
all but decommissioned
anti-establishment
quite often hotter
consistently sensitive and often exciting
if you 're a fan of the series
hoping it will be , and in that sense is a movie that deserves recommendation
pure fantasy character
amble
a straight guy has to dress up in drag
written and directed with brutal honesty and respect for its audience .
non-stop cry
a harrowing account
all the filmmakers need to do
j.k. rowling 's
not ultimate blame
strong performances
these days are about nothing
made a movie about critical reaction to his two previous movies , and about his responsibility to the characters
fell
that rare creature
its own aloof , unreachable way
is not a classical dramatic animated feature , nor a hip , contemporary , in-jokey one
comic energy
ranges from bad
a travesty of a transvestite comedy
pleasing
material this rich it does n't need it
that the e-graveyard
were .
it is disposable .
in bad stage dialogue
scratch '
arrive on the big screen with their super-powers , their super-simple animation and their super-dooper-adorability intact
is by far the worst movie of the year
this and that
remains the most wondrous of all hollywood fantasies -- and the apex of steven spielberg 's misunderstood career
as if trying to grab a lump of play-doh , the harder that liman tries to squeeze his story
the film 's thoroughly recycled plot and
a native american
is a commanding screen presence
is genial but never inspired , and little
appears to have been made by people to whom the idea of narrative logic or cohesion is an entirely foreign concept
all questions
goes on for at least 90 more minutes and , worse , that you have to pay if you want to see it
with effects that are more silly than scary
midway point
every possible angle has been exhausted by documentarians
stark , straightforward and deadly
, ` naqoyqatsi ' is banal in its message and the choice of material to convey it .
what makes shanghai ghetto move beyond a good , dry , reliable textbook and
screwball farce and blood-curdling family intensity on one continuum
-lrb- herzog 's -rrb- personal policy
racial
run through dark tunnels , fight off various anonymous attackers , and
of the skateboarding boom
ca n't properly be called acting -- more accurately , it 's moving
the mire of this alleged psychological thriller in search of purpose or even a plot
with a bouncy score
commercials
telegraphed so far in advance
the film you
of material
film revels
nothing more than an hour-and-a-half-long commercial for britney 's latest album
young actor
` blade runner ' would
what starts off as a satisfying kids flck becomes increasingly implausible as it races through contrived plot points .
yahoo-ing death shows
amari 's
boasts a handful of virtuosic set pieces
gleaned from a lifetime of spiritual inquiry
from the movie gods
, this is a remarkably accessible and haunting film .
harrowing and
made me want to get made-up and go see this movie with my sisters .
begrudge anyone
all seemed wasted like deniro 's once promising career and the once grand long beach boardwalk .
is so bad
to a love story
serves up all of that stuff
weaving themes among three strands which allow us to view events as if through a prism
for two crimes from which many of us have not yet recovered
from beyond the grave '' framework
ice age is the first computer-generated feature cartoon to feel like other movies ,
almost sure-fire prescription
as i 've seen in a while , a meander through worn-out material
defeats the possibility of creating a more darkly edged tome
doyle
national boundaries
works smoothly under the direction of spielberg , who does a convincing impersonation here of a director enjoying himself immensely .
if you 're over 25 , have an iq over 90 , and have a driver 's license , you should be able to find better entertainment .
trying figure
a penetrating glimpse into the tissue-thin ego of the stand-up comic
q. archibald
that will make you laugh
usual tear
surrounded its debut at the sundance film festival
offers an exploration that is more accurate than anything i have seen in an american film .
highly-praised disappointments i
a distinctly minor effort that will be seen to better advantage on cable , especially considering its barely feature-length running time of one hour
effective in all its aspects , margarita happy hour represents an auspicious feature debut for chaiken .
lifts blue crush into one of the summer 's most pleasurable movies
especially when rendered in as flat
asian
modem
high-minded appeal
is creepy
is n't in this film , which may be why it works as well as it does
good b movies
watched
subtlety and
all the characters
the glory days of weekend
silly horror movies
you 'll probably love it .
atrociously , mind-numbingly , indescribably bad movie
if -lrb- jaglom 's -rrb-
's a bizarre curiosity memorable mainly
what will happen after greene 's story ends
limpid and conventional historical fiction
side snap kicks that it ends up being surprisingly dull
own very humble opinion
to a fall
same fights
schlocky
a lot of fun , with an undeniable energy
are so generic
the plot weaves us into a complex web .
the story does seem pretty unbelievable at times
are mean giggles and pulchritude .
there 's nothing here to match that movie 's intermittent moments of inspiration .
takes aim at contemporary southern adolescence and never
-lrb- tsai 's -rrb- masterpiece
action twaddle
french malapropisms
any attempts at nuance given by the capable cast is drowned out by director jon purdy 's sledgehammer sap .
a film 's
there may be a new mexican cinema a-bornin '
in which we feel that we truly know what makes holly and marina tick
developing much attachment to the characters
to smoochy
the movie dawdle in classic disaffected-indie-film mode
simple , poignant and leavened with humor , it 's a film that affirms the nourishing aspects of love and companionship .
it 's not just the vampires that are damned in queen of the damned -- the viewers will feel they suffer the same fate .
every blighter
fills me with revulsion .
aspires to the cracked lunacy of the adventures of buckaroo banzai , but thanks to an astonishingly witless script ends up more like the adventures of ford fairlane .
as john carpenter 's original
new film
weaned
our
randall
are those who just want the ball and chain
feels as if it started to explore the obvious voyeuristic potential of ` hypertime '
adept
could force you to scratch a hole in your head
admire this film for its harsh objectivity and refusal to seek our tears , our sympathies
aimless for much of its running time , until late in the film when a tidal wave of plot arrives
iranian voting process
universal
that comes along only occasionally , one so unconventional , gutsy and perfectly
mountains
builds gradually
while -lrb- roman coppola -rrb- scores points for style , he staggers in terms of story .
's often overwritten
refresh
can trust
amari 's film
is free
done , so primitive in technique
honesty , insight and humor
make a clear point
more disciplined
real women have curves
wilde
it 's tough being a black man in america , especially when the man has taken away your car , your work-hours and denied you health insurance .
13 conversations may be a bit too enigmatic and overly ambitious to be fully successful , but
poor editing , bad bluescreen
this is the opposite of a truly magical movie .
underwear
a whole lot of nada
right into the center of that world
titans
the gentle and humane side of middle eastern world politics
possible pupils
is gorgeously made
there 's a plethora of characters in this picture ,
cultural and economic
country
the nerds revisited
knows , and very likely
an inelegant combination of two unrelated shorts that falls far short of the director 's previous work in terms
nothing here seems as funny as it did in analyze this , not even joe viterelli as de niro 's right-hand goombah .
the script has less spice than a rat burger and the rock 's fighting skills are more in line with steven seagal
all pretty
that 's been sitting open too long
manages , with terrific flair
walk out of the good girl
's still adam sandler
because it 's lousy
who have carved their own comfortable niche in the world
any degree
that was hard for me to warm up to
fills me
they were coming back from stock character camp
do a homage to himself
addams
are the whole show here
savvy
is to substitute plot for personality
barbers
in this day and age , is of course the point
, implausible
verging on mumbo-jumbo
which they is n't
tutorial service
of the most incoherent
it should have stayed there .
breaking
as ugly as the shabby digital photography
the script was reportedly rewritten a dozen times -- either 11 times too many or else too few
not a film
unendurable viewing experience
not only does the thoroughly formulaic film represent totally exemplify middle-of-the-road mainstream
reside primarily in the music itself
gregory hinton
gleefully
is set in a world that is very , very far from the one most of us inhabit .
around the corner
vengeance
boasts enough funny dialogue and sharp
her petite frame and
hopelessly
be had
the sensuality
's too bad
the sad schlock merchant of ` deadly friend
a deft sense
a brain twister , less a movie-movie than a funny and weird meditation on hollywood , success , artistic integrity and intellectual bankruptcy .
flops
easy to watch
chris
so uncool the only thing missing is the `` gadzooks ! ''
a slight and obvious effort , even for one whose target demographic is likely still in the single digits , age-wise .
must have a story and a script
the universal themes
all this contrived nonsense a bit
looking for a return ticket
the master of disguise is awful .
si ,
do n't let the subtitles fool you
, i fear , will be put to sleep or bewildered by the artsy and often pointless visuals .
are , with the drumming routines , among the film 's saving graces
skin looked as beautiful , desirable , even delectable , as it does in trouble every day
of one man 's quest to be president
sinks into by-the-numbers territory .
dumas
whip-smart sense
offers no easy , comfortable resolution
dared to mess
a slightly crazed , overtly determined young woman
the art film pantheon
may be surprised at the variety of tones in spielberg 's work
stumbles in search of all the emotions and life experiences
this supposedly funny movie
to their famous parents
gloriously
who values the original comic books
pleasant
this was lazy but enjoyable
an excellent cast
older men
is supposed to be the star of the story
so poorly plotted and scripted .
is a flop with the exception of about six gags that really work
a risky venture that never quite goes where you expect and often surprises you with unexpected comedy
best friend
dickensian hero
a state of quiet desperation
whose portrait of a therapy-dependent flakeball spouting french malapropisms
intimate , unguarded moments
you talking 'til the end of the year
folks they do n't understand
bluto
the ranks
of brusqueness
not too filling
radical changes
super-sized infomercial
beyond its formula
sandler fare
more details
crowd pleaser
violent , vulgar and forgettably entertaining
a punch line without a premise , a joke built entirely from musty memories of half-dimensional characters .
vincent tick ,
decidedly flimsier with its many out-sized , out of character and logically porous action set
apart is debrauwer 's refusal to push the easy emotional buttons
some special qualities
big-budget\/all-star
independent-community
cinematography to the outstanding soundtrack and unconventional
loose-jointed structure
that does the nearly impossible
idiotic and ugly .
more sophisticated and literate than such pictures usually are ...
just about the best straight-up ,
the main event --
are to be embraced
vivid with color , music and life
this morph
buy the philip glass soundtrack cd
works out his issues with his dad and
robert harmon 's less-is-more approach delivers real bump-in - the-night chills
grainy and rough
the result is good gossip , entertainingly delivered , yet with a distinctly musty odour , its expiry date long gone .
it remains brightly optimistic , coming through in the end
that takes full , chilling advantage of its rough-around-the-edges , low-budget constraints
wears out her welcome in her most charmless performance
flashy gadgets and whirling fight sequences may look cool , but they ca n't distract from the flawed support structure holding equilibrium up .
impossible to care about
do best
pan nalin 's exposition is beautiful and mysterious ,
are incredibly captivating and insanely funny
enough alone
hilarious to wonder-what
too crude to serve the work especially well
make the suckers out there surrender $ 9 and 93 minutes of unrecoverable life
silly stuff , all mixed up together like a term paper from a kid who ca n't quite distinguish one sci-fi work from another .
the biggest problem with roger avary 's uproar against the mpaa is that , even in all its director 's cut glory , he 's made a film that 's barely shocking , barely interesting and most of all , barely anything .
portions
most opaque , self-indulgent
previous film 's
in a character 's hands
into a laugh-free lecture
difficult to shrug off the annoyance of that chatty fish
even before it builds up to its insanely staged ballroom scene , in which 3000 actors appear in full regalia , it 's waltzed itself into the art film pantheon .
paranoid claustrophobia
though it 's not very well shot or composed or edited , the score is too insistent and the dialogue is frequently overwrought and crudely literal , the film shatters you in waves .
if the tuxedo actually were a suit , it would fit chan like a $ 99 bargain-basement special .
there 's none of the happily-ever - after spangle of monsoon wedding in late marriage --
brisk , amusing
the powerpuff girls is a fast , frenetic , funny , even punny 6 -- aimed specifically at a grade-school audience .
completely ridiculous
the marxian dream of honest working folk
in the right place
takes hold and grips
mean it still wo n't feel like the longest 90 minutes of your movie-going life
d.
to the junk-calorie suspense tropes that have all but ruined his career
as compelling or as believable
it 's up to -lrb- watts -rrb- to lend credibility to this strange scenario ,
a stand up and
misguided ,
find a ` literary ' filmmaking style
definitely gives you something to chew on
earns extra points by acting as if it were n't
the way chekhov
to a love story risks trivializing it , though chouraqui no doubt intended the film to affirm love 's power to help people endure almost unimaginable horror .
historical tale
affect
woo 's a p.o.w.
is yet
an erotic thriller that
to pinnacle
it was that made the story relevant in the first place
an infectious enthusiasm
in the execution
too contrived to be as naturally charming as it needs to be
wonder if lawrence hates criticism so much that he refuses to evaluate his own work
this girl
a black comedy , drama , melodrama or some combination of the three
is amazing ,
watching an alfred hitchcock movie
madness -- and strength
aftertaste
the ` korean new wave '
white-trash situation imaginable
directions
to it all
's a lot to recommend read my lips .
a delicious and delicately funny look at the residents of a copenhagen neighborhood coping with the befuddling complications life
`` xxx ''
put you to sleep
collinwood
political intrigue , partisans and sabotage
it looks like an action movie ,
this amiable picture talks tough , but it 's all bluster -- in the end it 's as sweet as greenfingers ...
's just a movie that happens to have jackie chan in it
the robust middle of this picture
a little less extreme than in the past , with longer exposition sequences between them ,
moronic
amusing concept
of those films that started with a great premise and then just fell apart
the beauty of the piece
breaking codes
that it 's inauthentic at its core and
plenty of movies
reprehensible
a new favorite musical
blah
has reached puberty actually finding the characters in slackers or their antics amusing , let alone funny
the original comic books
someone who surely read the catcher in the rye but clearly suffers from dyslexia
often play like a milquetoast movie of the week blown up for the big screen
david 's point of view
son of the bride becomes an exercise in trying to predict when a preordained `` big moment '' will occur and not `` if . ''
trenchant ,
be released in imax format
of unsentimental , straightforward text
's not a great monster movie
ivory
hitchens ' obsession with kissinger is , at bottom , a sophisticated flower child 's desire to purge the world of the tooth and claw of human power
put through torture
less worrying about covering all the drama in frida 's life and more time
stiletto-stomps the life out
're merely
distinct and
a brutally honest documentary about a much anticipated family reunion that goes wrong thanks to culture shock and a refusal to empathize with others
tense ,
by no means a slam-dunk and sure to ultimately disappoint the action fans who will be moved to the edge of their seats by the dynamic first act
transition
a distinctly mixed bag , the occasional bursts of sharp writing alternating with lots of sloppiness and the obligatory moments of sentimental ooze
if they were jokes : a setup , delivery and payoff
stale first act , scrooge story , blatant product placement , some very good comedic songs , strong finish
ya-ya 's
wanted
to keep you engaged
in some terrific setpieces
a little better than sorcerer 's stone .
and unfunny tricks
point-to-point driving directions
without developing much attachment to the characters
place for a great film noir
reno -rrb-
they make their choices
a good spaghetti western
is likely to find compelling
, the film shows signs that someone other than the director got into the editing room and tried to improve things by making the movie go faster .
is really
hypnotically dull
dragged on
inactive
to pity the ` plain ' girl who becomes a ravishing waif after applying a smear of lip-gloss
tuning
to protect your community from the dullest science fiction
after a half hour
increasingly important film industry
glides gracefully from male persona to female without missing a beat .
toback 's deranged immediacy makes it seem fresh again .
a potentially sudsy set-up
the last time i saw a movie where i wanted so badly for the protagonist to fail
the predictable parent vs. child coming-of-age theme
of adolescent violence
, narc is strictly by the book .
by the intentionally low standards of frat-boy humor
re-imagining
more fascinating -- being real -- than anything seen on jerry springer
punchy
that -lrb- nelson 's -rrb- achievement
any insights that have n't been thoroughly debated in the media
it 's a beautiful film , full of elaborate and twisted characters - and
will upset or frighten young viewers
in every way imaginable
its back
gentle and engrossing character
though frida is easier to swallow than julie taymor 's preposterous titus
prefabricated story elements
director john schultz
the extent
rohmer
young man
relying on the viewer to do most of the work
are simply dazzling , particularly balk , who 's finally been given a part worthy of her considerable talents .
a selection of scenes in search of a movie
the potential for pathological study , exhuming instead ,
as a clever exercise in neo-hitchcockianism
at play
any of them
is never less than engaging
with ring
fussing over too weak a recipe
're convinced that this mean machine was a decent tv outing that just does n't have big screen magic .
for -lrb- or worth rooting against , for that matter -rrb-
if ever a concept came handed down from the movie gods on a silver platter , this is it .
is ok for a movie
leaves us
`` shakes the clown '' , a much funnier film with a similar theme and an equally great robin williams performance
that ten bucks
of visual flair
`` the sting
is pretty much
occasional smiles
show real heart
makes no sense
's crafty , energetic and smart
, the rest of the cast comes across as stick figures reading lines from a teleprompter .
downer
is in the right place
's a drag how nettelbeck sees working women -- or at least this working woman -- for whom she shows little understanding .
h.g. wells ' great-grandson
one-of-a-kind
inventive , fun , intoxicatingly sexy , violent , self-indulgent and maddening .
's rare for any movie to be as subtle and touching as the son 's room .
will you go ape over this movie ?
boyz n the hood , this movie
literary desecrations
as with all ambitious films , it has some problems
romantic-comedy
is pleasant , diverting and modest -- definitely a step in the right direction
its spry 2001 predecessor -- but it 's a rushed , slapdash , sequel-for-the-sake - of-a-sequel with less than half the plot and ingenuity
and almost
the pierce brosnan james bond
wild film
a sobering and powerful documentary about the most severe kind of personal loss
the story is a rather simplistic one : grief drives her , love drives him , and a second chance to find love in the most unlikely place -
our basest desires
starting with spielberg and
conception
lolita ''
seem to get a coherent rhythm going
it 's sharply comic and surprisingly touching , so hold the gong
farrelly
all-french
a more immediate mystery
of the name bruce willis
which is nothing to sneeze at these days
big stars and
handsome and sincere but slightly
immersed
of funny stuff in this movie
subordinate
any creature-feature fan
little green men come to earth for harvesting purposes
stuff to stand tall with pryor , carlin and murphy
disquieting authority
the unexplored story opportunities
my stepdad 's not mean
to one anecdote for comparison : the cartoon in japan that gave people seizures
team formula redux
saves
play off
captures the unsettled tenor of that post 9-11 period far better than a more measured or polished production ever could
princesses
chateau
occasionally interesting
that must have baffled the folks in the marketing department
really quite funny
all credibility flies out the window .
call the ` wow ' factor
the action is reasonably well-done ...
promise
furiously
into unhidden british
need to stay in touch with your own skin , at 18 or 80
there 's no question that epps scores once or twice
hard-eyed
that will be obvious even to those who are n't looking for them
both innocent and jaded
years
by the time it 's done with us ,
the experience of seeing the scorpion king
has the disadvantage of also looking cheap .
not everything in this ambitious comic escapade works , but
moldy-oldie
imagine benigni 's pinocchio becoming a christmas perennial
to make the formula feel fresh
a spoof comedy that carries its share of laughs -- sometimes a chuckle , sometimes a guffaw and , to my great pleasure , the occasional belly laugh .
slain
polanski looks back on those places he saw at childhood , and captures them by freeing them from artefact , and by showing them heartbreakingly drably .
grew
purposeless
its considerable power
nymphette
terrorists are more evil than ever
disgusting source material
frantic and fun , but also soon forgotten
swirling rapids
languidly
any working class community in the nation
his showboating wise-cracker stock persona
a dreary , humorless soap opera
that deftly , gradually reveals a real human soul buried beneath a spellbinding serpent 's smirk .
cast , but beautifully shot
good time
the tone for a summer of good stuff
a thriller without a lot of thrills .
is fantastic .
this new time machine is hardly perfect ... yet it proves surprisingly serviceable .
changed the male academic from a lower-class brit
the meaning and value of family
like real people
one look at a girl in tight pants and big tits and you turn stupid ?
brilliant piece
the most sincere and artful movie in which adam sandler will probably ever appear
oh , and more entertaining , too .
all fears
eye-boggling blend
does not proclaim the truth about two love-struck somebodies , but permits them time and space to convince us of that all on their own
to a small star with big heart
its main strategic objective
sent back to the tailor for some major alterations
a poem
, city by the sea would slip under the waves .
you get the impression that writer and director burr steers knows the territory ... but his sense of humor has yet to lose the smug self-satisfaction usually associated with the better private schools .
's brilliant ` videodrome
hate it because it 's lousy
and director tuck tucker
is repulsive and depressing
is in need of a scented bath .
ramsay and morton
's a charismatic charmer likely to seduce and conquer
those terms
one 's way
us ... is a man who uses the damage of war -- far more often than the warfare itself -- to create the kind of art shots that fill gallery shows
critically
of themes
, dramatically forceful , and beautifully shot
single digits kidlets
it 's fun , but it 's a real howler
what begins as a film in the tradition of the graduate quickly switches into something more recyclable than significant .
few films have been this odd , inexplicable and unpleasant .
the philip glass soundtrack cd
an era dominated by cold , loud special-effects-laden extravaganzas
like a masterpiece
testimony
feels like a streetwise mclaughlin group ... and never fails to entertain
lawrence should stick to his day job .
very few
hardly watchable
gross-out films
near the story 's center
sets itself apart by forming a chain of relationships that come full circle to end on a positive -lrb- if tragic -rrb- note
black pearls
can be seen in other films
this too-extreme-for-tv rendition of the notorious mtv show delivers the outrageous , sickening , sidesplitting goods in steaming , visceral heaps
kieran
men in black ii achieves ultimate insignificance
snake petrovich
being -rrb-
is n't it
the testimony
is , in fact , so interesting
new york series
offers escapism
as ill-fitting as shadyac 's perfunctory directing chops
sink this ` sub '
zhao benshan
hug cycle
corporate stand-up-comedy mill
is given relatively dry material from nijinsky 's writings to perform
grace
sensitive , cultivated treatment
with its worthy predecessors
preachy
on foreign shores
a stand-off
his dancing shoes
barry -rrb-
, you might be seduced .
it is most of the things costner movies are known for ; it 's sanctimonious , self-righteous and so eager to earn our love that you want to slap it
rather slow
if you appreciate the one-sided theme to lawrence 's over-indulgent tirade
such an engrossing story that will capture the minds and hearts of many
in this colorful bio-pic of a mexican icon
'll be much funnier than anything in the film
small confined and dark spaces
a disarmingly lived-in movie
killing time , that 's all that 's going on here .
avoiding eye contact and walking slowly away
his own joke
grab a lump of play-doh
the souls of these characters
paxton 's uneven directorial debut
pay its bills
spellbinding
its true-to-life characters , its sensitive acting , its unadorned view of rural life and the subtle direction of first-timer hilary birmingham
the cable-sports channel
girls '
huston performance
like many western action films , this thriller is too loud and thoroughly overbearing , but
the film is never dull
a huge video game
great performances ,
as though they are having so much fun
does n't just make the most out of its characters ' flaws
the jackal
feels more like commiserating
it all looks and plays like a $ 40 million version of a game you 're more likely to enjoy on a computer .
just about the surest bet for an all-around good time at the movies this summer
saw the grosses
treated as docile , mostly wordless ethnographic extras
acting chops
beautifully produced
disney 's rendering
self-serious
indicative
refused
to chuckle through the angst
is a little like a chocolate milk moustache
spy kids 2 :
fusty squareness
this is surely one of the most frantic , virulent and foul-natured christmas season pics ever delivered by a hollywood studio .
orphans
of the rollicking dark humor so necessary
common decency
in the truest sense
bogdanich
please see previous answer .
heading
heaped upon a project of such vast proportions need to reap more rewards than spiffy bluescreen technique and stylish weaponry
letting
-lrb- less a movie than -rrb-
james eric
remaining true to his principles
a creative urge
scoring high for originality of plot
a badly edited , 91-minute trailer -lrb- and -rrb-
as he defecates in bed
home alone
horns in and
too fast and
major studio production
emphasizes the well-wrought story and
over-dramatic at times
, one hopes mr. plympton will find room for one more member of his little band , a professional screenwriter .
stakes out the emotional heart of happy
very far
intricately structured and well-realized
is as adult as you can get
's an often-cute film but
the picture in some evocative shades
's that nothing can change while physical and psychological barriers keep the sides from speaking even one word to each other .
describing badness
a tart , smart breath of fresh air
sure the salton sea works the way a good noir should
much about the film is loopy and ludicrous ... that it could have been a hoot in a bad-movie way if the laborious pacing and endless exposition had been tightened .
a playful spirit
though it was made with careful attention to detail and is well-acted by james spader and maggie gyllenhaal , i felt disrespected .
's something not entirely convincing about the quiet american
whimsicality , narrative discipline and serious improvisation
that explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world
accuse him
it purports to be
of the psychological and philosophical material in italics
never seems aware of his own coolness
's about as convincing as any other arnie musclefest
wiseman is patient and uncompromising , letting his camera observe and record the lives of women torn apart by a legacy of abuse .
` innovative ' and ` realistic '
of v.s. naipaul 's novel
these women 's inner lives
england 's roger mitchell ,
with unanswered questions that it requires gargantuan leaps of faith just to watch it
connect-the-dots storyline
strikes a defiantly retro chord , and outpaces its contemporaries with daring and verve
the formula that made the full monty a smashing success ... but neglects to add the magic that made it all work
are oscar-size
best herzog
believe that resident evil is not it
topics that could make a sailor blush - but lots of laughs .
a point of view nor
remains sporadically funny throughout
for much of its running time
do n't add up to much more than trite observations on the human condition .
will undoubtedly
recognizable and true
a compelling
the emptiness one
masked a social injustice , at least as represented
yosuke and saeko
draws the audience into the unexplainable pain and eccentricities that are attached to the concept of loss
underlies the best of comedies
crudity
charred , somewhere northwest
its limit to sustain a laugh
accessibility
moviemaker 's
-lrb- t -rrb- he film is never sure to make a clear point -- even if it seeks to rely on an ambiguous presentation .
for virtue
scant place
the ultimate imax trip
post-camp comprehension
do ,
predominantly amateur cast is painful to watch
wavers
some studios firmly believe that people have lost the ability to think and will forgive any shoddy product as long as there 's a little girl-on-girl action
captures the soul of a man in pain who gradually comes to recognize it and deal with it
, then look no further , because here it is .
fairy-tale conclusion
to be an astronaut
struggling to give themselves a better lot in life than the ones
as the sulking , moody male hustler in the title role
evoke a japan bustling
bigger , fatter heart
's absolutely
convince the audience that these brats will ever be anything more than losers
whatever one makes of its political edge , this is beautiful filmmaking from one of french cinema 's master craftsmen .
the bulk of the movie
pause and
capturing the innocence and idealism of that first encounter
is a real subject
in the midwest that held my interest precisely because it did n't try to
got seven days left to live
to turn his movie in an unexpected direction
costumes in castles
the concept is a hoot .
is a such a brainless flibbertigibbet
half dozen
the 21st
passed a long time ago
deep into the girls ' confusion and pain
by politics of the '70s
a coming-of-age story and
know where changing lanes is going to take you
with ideas
its archives
detached .
is going to make his debut as a film director
the player ,
even in passing
satin rouge is not a new , or inventive , journey , but
blade ii has a brilliant director and charismatic star , but
most magical and most fun family fare
new filmmaker
for the same reason
the proof
-lrb- siegel -rrb- and co-writers lisa bazadona and grace woodard
dull , spiritless , silly and monotonous
a choice that upsets the novel 's exquisite balance and shreds the fabric of the film
most breezy movie
to imagine that even very small children will be impressed by this tired retread
some ways similar to catherine breillat 's fat girl
gives us
mandel
collaborative process
best ensemble casts
that takes aim at contemporary southern adolescence and never lets up
it 's a lot to ask people to sit still for two hours and change watching such a character , especially when rendered in as flat and impassive a manner as phoenix 's .
tap
is only so much baked cardboard i need to chew
he does this so well you do n't have the slightest difficulty accepting him in the role .
humanly possible
what it actually means to face your fears
a brisk , reverent , and subtly different sequel .
kids franchise
is clever , offbeat and even gritty enough to overcome my resistance .
-rrb- highlights not so much the crime lord 's messianic bent
seen this summer
's simply stupid , irrelevant and deeply ,
finds his inspiration
permeates all its aspects -- from the tv movie-esque , affected child acting to the dullest irish pub scenes ever filmed .
a specifically urban sense
are really
been overrun by what can only be characterized as robotic sentiment
awakening and
griffin &
make movies about their lives
screwed
that 's too loud , too goofy and too short of an attention span
sewing
asia ,
was before
fantastic moments and scenes
in the enterprise
we have absolutely no idea who the main characters are until the film is well under way -- and yet it 's hard to stop watching .
and not in a good way
difficult for the audience
war 's madness remembered that we , today , can prevent its tragic waste of life
bring it
early italian neorealism
creepy , scary
the most disappointing woody allen movie
clare peploe 's
into the ground
laugh-free lecture
the average white band 's ``
clones
feardotcom 's
spielberg 's first real masterpiece
two young women
the deep
the holocaust
into rambling incoherence
human impulses that grew hideously twisted
that bean abhors
most surprising
is too loud and thoroughly overbearing
near as
the four feathers has rewards , from the exoticism of its seas of sand to the fierce grandeur of its sweeping battle scenes .
bound to appeal to women looking for a howlingly trashy time
disguise the slack complacency of -lrb- godard 's -rrb- vision ,
in extracting the bare bones of byatt 's plot for purposes of bland hollywood romance
make the stones weep -- as shameful
placing their parents
to feed to the younger generations
must report that the children of varying ages in my audience never coughed , fidgeted or romped up and down the aisles for bathroom breaks
beyond the end zone
directors
bryan adams ,
waters it
broomfield 's interviewees , or even himself , will not be for much longer
drawing me into the picture
all three descriptions suit evelyn ,
somnambulant exercise
to take on any life of its own
much to do , too little time to do it in
its clumsiness
tenacious
of today 's hottest and hippest acts from the world of television , music and stand-up comedy
's more interested in asking questions than in answering them
astonishing is n't the word
-- worst of all --
beneath the chest hair
being placed on any list of favorites
is enough secondary action to keep things moving along at a brisk , amusing pace
the filmmakers ' eye for detail and the high standards of performance convey a strong sense of the girls ' environment .
adaptation 's
-lrb- carvey 's -rrb- characters are both overplayed and exaggerated , but then again , subtlety has never been his trademark .
an articulate , grown-up voice in african-american cinema
of sarah and harrison
french shocker
invested in undergraduate doubling subtexts and ridiculous stabs at existentialism reminding of the discovery of the wizard of god in the fifth trek flick
socio-political picture
is serving sara ?
who illuminate mysteries of sex , duty and love
stronger than coke
wish jacquot had left well enough alone and just filmed the opera without all these distortions of perspective
is rigid and evasive in ways
an odd show , pregnant with moods
to survive
friends
the genre 's
but it 's hardly a necessary enterprise .
japanese director shohei imamura 's latest film is an odd but ultimately satisfying blend of the sophomoric and the sublime .
its energy ca n't compare to the wit , humor and snappy dialogue of the original
happens to be good
is barely an hour long .
is likely still
might be wishing for a watch that makes time go faster rather than the other way around .
's `` waking up in reno . ''
, is something of a stiff -- an extra-dry office comedy that seems twice as long as its 83 minutes .
of the back-story
a sickening thud
, follow-your-dream hollywood fantasies
see the joy the characters take in this creed
heedless
in white 's intermittently wise script
its tragic waste of life
mad
talkiness is n't necessarily bad , but the dialogue frequently misses the mark
unresolved moral conflict jockey
a lame comedy .
the movie 's inescapable air of sleaziness
the record industry
not scary , not smart and not engaging
take place indoors in formal settings with motionless characters
blackout
did no one on the set
who was also the prisoner -lrb- and ultimately the victim -rrb- of history
in three words : thumbs friggin ' down
elling builds gradually until you feel fully embraced by this gentle comedy .
because its flabbergasting principals , 14-year-old robert macnaughton , 6-year-old drew barrymore and 10-year-old henry thomas , convince us of the existence of the wise , wizened visitor from a faraway planet
in that decade
often boring
if this sappy script was the best the contest received , those rejected must have been astronomically bad
how well the schmaltz is manufactured
from an adventurous young talent who finds his inspiration on the fringes of the american underground
love a disney pic with as little cleavage as this one has , and
fortunately , you still have that option .
a shower
taking up the current teen movie concern with bodily functions
passionate heart
the bland outweighs the nifty
the dreary expanse of dead-end distaste the characters inhabit into a poem of art , music and metaphor
in favour of an altogether darker side
a college comedy
it was at least funny
chan 's stunts
an 83 minute document
does steven seagal come across these days
tartakovsky 's team has some freakish powers of visual charm ,
recommending
after-school
` scratch ' is a pretty decent little documentary .
he has improved upon the first and taken it a step further , richer and deeper .
if lopez 's publicist should share screenwriting credit
i 've had more interesting -- and , dare i say , thematically complex -- bowel movements than this long-on-the-shelf , point-and-shoot exercise in gimmicky crime drama .
an ambitious and moving but bleak film
wanes
hollywood ,
an interesting topic , some intriguing characters
another wholly unnecessary addition to the growing , moldering pile of , well , extreme stunt
the psychology 101 study of romantic obsession
three gags in white 's intermittently wise script
has a cinematic fluidity and sense of intelligence that makes it work more than it probably should
, he loses the richness of characterization that makes his films so memorable
enjoy it
game phenomenon
brings a beguiling freshness to a coming-of-age story with such a buoyant , expressive flow of images that it emerges as another key contribution to the flowering of the south korean cinema
a creepy and dead-on performance
if you like quirky , odd movies and\/or the ironic , here 's a fun one .
any gag that would force you to give it a millisecond of thought
funnier version of the old police academy flicks .
ultimately heartbreaking
`` sweet home alabama '' is what it is -- a nice , harmless date film ...
a good ear
past the two and a half mark
tepid genre offering
give them life
's absolutely amazing how first-time director kevin donovan managed to find something new to add to the canon of chan .
it 's not .
ces
can get on television for free
is a real charmer
thriller junk .
passes through the word processor .
to enjoy
uncomfortably timely , relevant , and
sordid of human behavior on the screen ,
american musical comedy as we
as seinfeld
digs into dysfunction like it 's a big , comforting jar of marmite , to be slathered on crackers and served as a feast of bleakness
like it was worth your seven bucks
not as well-written as sexy beast , not as gloriously flippant as lock , stock and two smoking barrels , but stylish and moody and exceptionally well-acted .
he 's changed the male academic from a lower-class brit to an american , a choice that upsets the novel 's exquisite balance and shreds the fabric of the film
narrative momentum
is the needlessly poor quality of its archival prints and film footage .
many of these gross
wiseacre
is just too bad the film 's story does not live up to its style .
complex portrait of a modern israel that is rarely seen on-screen
is thought-provoking .
moments of real pleasure to be found in sara sugarman 's whimsical comedy very annie-mary but not enough to sustain the film
a tone of rueful compassion ...
, i do n't know why steven seagal is considered a star , nor why he keeps being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good or make any money .
roundelay
quite rich and exciting
a biopic about crane 's life in the classic tradition
stuart little 2
thanks to the actors
might be wishing for a watch that makes time go faster rather than the other way around
though excessively tiresome
`` house of games ''
roughshod
that `` gangs '' is never lethargic
insanely funny
staying
with a few four letter words thrown in that are generally not heard on television
transcend its genre with a curiously stylized , quasi-shakespearean portrait of pure misogynist evil
, crowd-pleasing goals
at least he provides a strong itch to explore more .
a chilling tale of one of the great crimes of 20th century france :
is a disaster
remember their characters
flinch from its unsettling prognosis ,
making up
the characters ' quirks and foibles
the essence of what it is to be ya-ya
particularly balk , who 's finally been given a part worthy of her considerable talents
have you swinging from the trees hooting it 's praises
hitting your head
an imaginative filmmaker who can see the forest for the trees
inner-city streets
set in newfoundland that cleverly captures the dry wit that 's so prevalent on the rock
based rage and sisterly obsession a razor-sided tuning fork that rings with cultural , sexual and social discord
brilliant touches
at the sometimes murky , always brooding look of i
altered footage
chaykin and headly are priceless
are terribly convincing , which is a pity , considering barry 's terrific performance
quirks
... hopefully it 'll be at the dollar theatres by the time christmas rolls around .
the hardwood
a tired , unnecessary retread
hundred
the first half of sorority boys
forcefully
what is basically an anti-harry potter
takes you there
clicks .
hindsight
have a barrie good time
ca n't believe any viewer , young or old ,
hitler 's destiny
wickedly funny and
one anecdote for comparison :
martial artistry
is :
from orleans ' story
strictness
the level of classic romantic comedy to which it aspires
begin to tell you how tedious , how resolutely unamusing , how thoroughly unrewarding all of this is , and what a reckless squandering of four fine acting talents
sewing together
this movie is so bad , that it 's almost worth seeing because it 's so bad .
somewhere inside the mess that is world traveler , there is a mediocre movie trying to get out .
have some fairly pretty pictures
to slip into hokum
the past year ,
in his own film
a solid , spooky entertainment
there 's no question that epps scores once or twice , but it 's telling that his funniest moment comes when he falls about ten feet onto his head .
a high school setting
marvelously twisted shapes history
do little to salvage this filmmaker 's flailing reputation
bitter
fixated on the spectacle of small-town competition
intended to be a different kind of film
teen
seems to have been ` it 's just a kids ' flick . '
on hypertime in reverse
wrenching cases
an unorthodox little film noir organized crime story that includes one of the strangest
reminiscent of 1992 's unforgiven which also utilized the scintillating force of its actors to draw out the menace of its sparse dialogue .
bad luck and
loved one
self-indulgent
tumultuous
feels painfully redundant and inauthentic
fun .
i can say
to explore the obvious voyeuristic potential of ` hypertime '
in a fat man 's navel
inner-city life
illuminates
irritating
bates
right choices
but a mood in which an ominous , pervasive , and unknown threat lurks just below the proceedings and adds an almost constant mindset of suspense
in invincible
the labour
remains that a wacky concept does not a movie make .
a potentially trite and overused concept -lrb- aliens come to earth -rrb-
spookiness
own simplicity
is a brilliant movie .
has one very funny joke and a few other decent ones
a middle-aged romance pairing clayburgh and tambor sounds promising
nails sy 's queasy infatuation and overall strangeness
grumpy
they is n't
does n't mean you have to check your brain at the door
the story 's undeniably hard to follow
if you only had a week to live
the problem with wendigo
few good laughs
with their charisma
has felt ,
more successful at relating history than in creating an emotionally complex , dramatically satisfying heroine
have to be as a collection of keening and self-mutilating sideshow geeks
starts out bizarre and just keeps getting weirder
it turns out to be significantly different -lrb- and better -rrb- than most films with this theme
more mainstream
been there , done
incredibly heavy-handed , manipulative
makes holly and marina tick
tries to raise some serious issues about iran 's electoral process
on the rock
to its ultimate demise
its charm
hard to imagine that even very small children will be impressed by this tired retread
seriously dumb characters ,
the inspired performance
in some places
if you like peace
library
alone , abandoned , but still consoled by his art , which is more than he has ever revealed before about the source of his spiritual survival
inspired '' was a lot funnier
isolation
characters sound
veers into corny sentimentality , probably
the broader vision
except maybe for the last 15 minutes , which are as maudlin as any after-school special you can imagine
a bit of a downer and a little over-dramatic at times ,
offers a trenchant critique of capitalism
this method
suspense thriller
spree
completely awful
just lets her complicated characters be unruly , confusing and , through it all , human .
to bust
deuces wild treads heavily into romeo and juliet\/west side story territory , where it plainly has no business going .
should keep parents
be truly revelatory about his psyche
-lrb- fiji diver rusi vulakoro and the married couple howard and michelle hall -rrb- show us the world they love and make us love it , too .
bleakness
a chance
of fear
if oscar had a category called best bad film you thought was going to be really awful but was n't
your day
haunting debut
is n't nearly as downbeat as it sounds , but strikes a tone that 's alternately melancholic , hopeful and strangely funny
depend on empathy .
indian spike lee
sincerely crafted picture
caviezel
the idiocy of its last frames
ill-wrought hypothesis
build to a terrifying , if obvious , conclusion
as though it 's trying to set the women 's liberation movement back 20 years
to realize that as far as these shootings are concerned , something is rotten in the state of california
whose face
seems
that it counts heart as important as humor
a classic fairy tale
hunky has-been
laugh-out-loud lines , adorably ditsy but heartfelt performances , and sparkling
the grandeur of the best next generation episodes
's a good film
built on the premise that middle-class arkansas consists of monster truck-loving good ol' boys and peroxide blond honeys whose worldly knowledge comes from tv reruns and supermarket tabloids
early '80s
feel the screenwriter at every moment ` tap ,
easily become a cold , calculated exercise in postmodern pastiche winds up a powerful and deeply moving example of melodramatic moviemaking
objectivity and refusal
it 's waltzed itself into the art film pantheon .
cartoon
the obvious voyeuristic potential of ` hypertime '
flattening its momentum with about an hour
video store
to be the 21st century 's new `` conan '' and that he 's going to make a splash even greater than arnold schwarzenegger , jean-claud van damme or steven segal
all the grandiosity
make a great team
master class .
the people who can still give him work
finding their way to joy
movies with giant plot holes
the multi-layers of its characters
's hard to understand
painfully padded .
better , but it coulda
it 's much
as darkly funny , energetic ,
into a spiritual aspect of their characters ' suffering
as anti-kieslowski a pun as possible
genial
luther
about ten feet onto his head
exploitive without being insightful
and red van
with a little bit of romance and a dose
terrific
scorchingly plotted dramatic scenario
it 's good-natured and sometimes quite funny
jacquot seems unsure of how to evoke any sort of naturalism on the set .
a hollywood movie
to be seen whether statham can move beyond the crime-land action genre , but then again
that is fresh to say about growing up catholic or , really , anything
exclamation point
the dialogue and drama often food-spittingly funny
want to think too much about what 's going on
a really cool bit -- the movie 's conception of a future-world holographic librarian -lrb- orlando jones -rrb- who knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written , and nicely realized
on the whole
far from being a realized work
most frantic , virulent and foul-natured
don king , sonny miller ,
hip-hop
fewer deliberate laughs
the relationships were wonderful
draggin
it 's a work of enthralling drama
the story is smart and entirely charming in intent and execution .
the most remarkable -lrb- and frustrating -rrb- thing
from leroy 's
sustained fest of self-congratulation between actor and director that leaves scant place for the viewer
have one saving grace
should catch this imax offering .
idiosyncratic
when it is missing
you 're one of the lucky few who sought it out
the frightening seductiveness
is surprisingly brilliant ,
come from an american director in years
sweet without the decay
operative
this broken character study
sorcerer 's stone
star trek was kind of terrific once
made almost impossible by events that set the plot in motion
air conditioning
a sick society
the visuals
with moments of genuine insight into the urban heart
, green and brown
a close-to-solid espionage thriller with the misfortune of being released a few decades too late .
a selection of scenes in search
is a fascinating little tale .
too-hot-for-tv
carlito 's
undone by howard 's self-conscious attempts
allen 's romantic comedies so pertinent and enduring
will have found a cult favorite to enjoy for a lifetime
seeing himself in the other , neither liking what he sees
a snore and utter tripe
brilliance
its writer-director 's
people who just want to live their lives
sex comedy
mill sci-fi film
is too upbeat
classical familiarity
in this genre since the 1984 uncut version of sergio leone
burn the negative and the script and pretend the whole thing never existed
moving and weighty depiction
who face arrest 15 years after their crime
think twice about what might be going on inside each trailer park you drive past -- even if it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster
i guess , about artifice and acting and
as dumb , credulous , unassuming , subordinate subjects
legal
debilitating grief
to us
too-extreme-for-tv
will gulp down in a frenzy
the complex , politically charged tapestry
promises a new kind of high but
-lrb- a -rrb- smarter and much funnier version of the old police academy flicks .
rarity
overwrought and crudely literal
in other words
regarding life
identity and alienation
of control on a long patch of black ice
by hitting on each other
is among wiseman 's warmest
from reporting on the number of tumbleweeds blowing through the empty theatres
fantasy and adventure
very light errol morris
a more confused , less interesting and more sloppily
activists
a matter of finding entertainment in the experiences of zishe and the fiery presence of hanussen
me want to pack raw dough in my ears
tornatore was right to cut
helluva
queens
aristocrat
but mostly it 's a work that , with humor , warmth , and intelligence , captures a life interestingly lived .
seen the deep
when it drags
that some movie formulas do n't need messing with
nearly every corner of the country
mr. nelson has made a film that is an undeniably worthy and devastating experience .
that plays like some weird masterpiece theater sketch with neither
other seven films
brings a beguiling freshness to a coming-of-age story with such a buoyant , expressive flow of images that it emerges as another key contribution to the flowering of the south korean cinema .
done in an artless sytle
attempted
problem is , we have no idea what in creation is going on .
the dreadfulness
our desire
any fun to watch
heavy handed with his message at times
cut through the sugar coating
will be hard pressed to succumb to the call of the wild .
to make the most of its own ironic implications
few nice twists
stuart little 2 is a light , fun cheese puff of a movie .
british hybrid
to be inside looking out , and at other times outside looking in
a part of us that can not help be entertained by the sight of someone getting away with something
plays out slowly
long list
enlightened
this hastily dubbed disaster
the mill sci-fi film with a flimsy ending
the characters seem one-dimensional , and
damon
, all-too-human look
of the guru who helped
address the flaws inherent in how medical aid is made available to american workers
cloying messages and
excursion
the original text
he 's not trying to laugh at how bad
is deja vu
necessarily for kids
an orc
the only thing that distinguishes a randall wallace film from any other
based upon
like the hanks character , he 's a slow study : the action is stilted and the tabloid energy embalmed .
an encouraging debut feature
or edit ,
you 'll cry for your money back .
compelling storyline
surgeon mends
turns the goose-pimple genre on its empty head and
big ending surprise
parochial
it , offering fine acting moments and pungent
finger
the hell
a driver 's
rarely comes alive as its own fire-breathing entity in this picture .
williams ' usual tear and
's a treat watching shaw , a british stage icon , melting under the heat of phocion 's attentions
these british soldiers
of control -- that is to say
unmemorable filler .
sub
armenia
relic from a bygone era , and its convolutions ... feel
cool distance
all the complexity and realistic human behavior of an episode of general hospital
walk into the nightmare of war
i found what time
, this oscar-nominated documentary takes you there .
the plot department
subgenre
very funny , but not always
hideously
woodland
scented
existentialism reminding
is something in full frontal
turpin
from adhering to the messiness of true stories
whitaker 's misfit artist
lodging
to resemble the shapeless
declared
fidgeted
their famous parents
, graceless , hackneyed
most memorable about circuit
retrospectively , his most personal work yet .
law enforcement ,
screens
wendigo is a genuinely bone-chilling tale .
, mr. schnitzler proves himself a deft pace master and stylist .
territory
been a pointed little chiller about the frightening seductiveness of new technology
a low-rent retread of the alien
criticizes
sub '
to material that is generally
with roussillon providing comic relief
shreve 's graceful dual narrative gets clunky on the screen ,
few movies are able to accomplish
mediocre acting
well under his control
with the rueful , wry humor springing out of yiddish culture and language
are a few modest laughs ,
biographical
is actually a compelling look at a young woman 's tragic odyssey
assured of the wrong things , and scared to admit how much they may really need the company of others
larson 's
with fantasy fetishes
the basis for our lives
a little harder
is the rare common-man artist who 's wise enough to recognize that there are few things in this world more complex -- and , as it turns out , more fragile -- than happiness .
have been sent back to the tailor for some major alterations
film noir
it 's never laugh-out-loud funny , but it is frequently amusing .
until you 've seen him eight stories tall
more out
risks trivializing it , though chouraqui no doubt intended the film to affirm love 's power to help people endure almost unimaginable horror
distraction
by appealing leads
about following your dream and ` just letting the mountain tell you what to do
to be because it plays everything too safe
the whole dead-undead genre , who deserve more from a vampire pic than a few shrieky special effects
ze movie starts out so funny , then she is nothing .
the movie
end up getting
turns his character into what is basically an anti-harry potter -- right down to the gryffindor scarf .
for whom the name woody allen was once a guarantee of something fresh , sometimes funny , and usually genuinely worthwhile
un inspector
enhancing
she might not make for a while
that its dying , in this shower of black-and-white psychedelia , is quite beautiful
attal and
merely bad rather than painfully awful
is too pedestrian a filmmaker to bring any edge or personality to the rising place that would set it apart from other deep south stories
lies somewhere in the story of matthew shepard , but that film is yet to be made
highly pleasurable
huppert 's show to steal and she makes a meal of it , channeling kathy baker 's creepy turn as the repressed mother on boston public just as much as 8 women 's augustine .
but be warned , you too may feel time has decided to stand still .
the performances are amiable and committed , and the comedy more often than not hits the bullseye
generic family comedy
with life
do in this marvelous film
the small moments
's a quirky , off-beat project
there was air conditioning inside
innocent yet fervid
of these unfairly
topless tutorial service
-- maybe too much
below its abstract surface
russian rocket
is that it is one that allows him to churn out one mediocre movie after another
silly and
're over 100
to losing my lunch
genuine depth
gloriously goofy way
can never escape the heart of the boy when the right movie comes along , especially if it begins with the name of star wars
various silbersteins
it 's not so much a movie as a joint promotion for the national basketball association and teenaged rap and adolescent poster-boy lil ' bow wow .
an independent film
places you have
longtime tolkien fan
capture the minds and hearts of many
its visual panache and compelling supporting characters
surprisingly faithful remake
drab and
on the fly -- like between lunch breaks for shearer 's radio show and his simpson voice-overs
keenly observed and refreshingly natural , swimming gets the details right , from its promenade of barely clad bodies in myrtle beach , s.c. , to the adrenaline jolt of a sudden lunch rush at the diner .
with which
'' is a sweet treasure and something well worth your time .
a waterlogged version of ` fatal attraction ' for the teeny-bopper set
the typical pax
intelligent movie
without sacrificing any of the cultural intrigue
with a tale full of nuance and character dimension
unrequited
pinheads who talk throughout the show
illustrating the demons
mira sorvino 's
, kapur gives us episodic choppiness , undermining the story 's emotional thrust .
is off the shelf after two years to capitalize on the popularity of vin diesel , seth green and barry pepper .
serving sara
ignites
as one battle followed by killer cgi effects
unimaginable horror
it 's told with sharp ears and eyes for the tenor of the times
former
on his way to becoming the american indian spike lee
despite auteuil 's performance , it 's a rather listless amble down the middle of the road , where the thematic ironies are too obvious and the sexual politics too smug .
intoxicating atmosphere and little else
is a battle of witlessness between a not-so-bright mother and daughter and an even less capable trio of criminals .
should win the band a few new converts , too
'd expect from a guy
truly distinctive
like a highbrow , low-key , 102-minute infomercial
physics
a passion
be wistful for the testosterone-charged wizardry of jerry bruckheimer productions
together with the contrivances and overwrought emotion of soap
orleans
be so light-hearted
capture the terrifying angst of the modern working man
is just hectic and homiletic :
cox offers plenty of glimpses at existing photos ,
evokes the bottom tier of blaxploitation flicks
kindred
serious subject matter and
of the storytelling , which undercuts the devastatingly telling impact of utter loss personified in the film 's simple title
so fascinating you wo n't be able to look away for a second
to paradoxically
for our girls
to do so
save your disgust and your indifference
bathing
despite the fact that this film was n't as bad as i thought it was going to be
that `` crazy ''
a retread
emotional stake
1991
this does not really make the case the kissinger should be tried as a war criminal .
gets chills from movies with giant plot holes
, screwball comedy
sticks rigidly to the paradigm
, and yet completely familiar
one of the worst films of 2002 .
to `` familiar ''
of demme 's good films
but mainstream audiences will find little of interest in this film , which is often preachy and poorly acted .
pathological
the worst -- and only -- killer website movie
of rollerball
every note rings false .
casts its spooky net out into the atlantic ocean and spits it back , grizzled and
stills
i 'm convinced i could keep a family of five blind , crippled , amish people alive in this situation better than these british soldiers do at keeping themselves kicking .
by talking fish
has been sacrificed for the sake of spectacle
be a gangster flick or an art film
a streetwise mclaughlin group
feeling like no other film in recent history
that it summons more spirit and bite than your average formulaic romantic quadrangle
totally
effective if cheap moments
80
as a secular religion
especially williams
is already
deserves to be seen everywhere
overall mood and focus
storytelling skills
alias betty is richly detailed , deftly executed and utterly absorbing .
hellstenius
one dumb movie
that a subject as monstrous and pathetic as dahmer
not a bad choice
its indulgent two-hour-and-fifteen-minute length
exterminator
, you barely realize your mind is being blown .
of dealing
, the more outrageous bits achieve a shock-you-into-laughter intensity of almost dadaist proportions .
sayles has an eye for the ways people of different ethnicities talk to and about others outside the group .
to its mockumentary format
to commercial
what punk
a hefty helping
a rip-off twice removed , modeled after -lrb- seagal 's -rrb- earlier copycat under siege , sometimes referred to as die hard on a boat .
, you 're definitely convinced that these women are spectacular .
terrible , banal dialogue ; convenient , hole-ridden plotting ;
these self-styled athletes
old-fashioned but thoroughly satisfying entertainment
a bold biographical fantasia
rich and full life
ambiguities
right out
the obviousness
fascinating little thriller
recognise any of the signposts , as if discovering a way through to the bitter end without a map
mixer
you angry
of us inhabit
a mischievous visual style and oodles of charm
little is done to support the premise other than fling gags at it to see which ones shtick .
send you off
for the fine star performances
to their problems
to stand-up
stale the material
familiar herzog
crappy
-lrb- too -rrb- short
you get the impression that writer and director burr steers knows the territory ... but his sense of humor has yet to lose the smug self-satisfaction usually associated with the better private schools
allow an earnest moment
to breathe
liman
mined his personal horrors and
given it
lends the ending an extraordinary poignancy , and the story
this nervy oddity , like modern art
than ``
involving the various silbersteins
too few
a sweet , tender sermon
javier bardem is -rrb- one of the few reasons to watch the film , which director gerardo vera has drenched in swoony music and fever-pitched melodrama .
become smug or sanctimonious towards the audience
real horror
is painfully bad , a fourth-rate jim carrey who does n't understand the difference between dumb fun and just plain dumb .
to remain interested , or at least conscious
delivered in low-key style
fragmentary tale
well-acted , well-directed and , for all its moodiness , not too
muck
the coldest environment
's not as single-minded as john carpenter 's original
too heady for children , and
all of eight legged freaks
told ,
redundant
the social milieu - rich new york intelligentsia
inexplicable events
merely very bad
something a little more special behind it : music that did n't sell many records but helped change a nation
the ring never lets you off the hook .
the proceedings at every turn
one-night
's an element of heartbreak to watching it now , with older and wiser eyes , because we know what will happen after greene 's story ends .
party-hearty teen
shock treatment
the vertical limit of surfing movies - memorable stunts with lots of downtime in between
confident
implodes
the screenplay only comes into its own in the second half .
usual suspects
skillful and
ill-considered , unholy hokum .
its well-meaning clunkiness
lectures or
sillier , cuter , and shorter than the first -lrb- as best i remember -rrb- , but still a very good time at the cinema
drumming routines
, he showcases davies as a young woman of great charm , generosity and diplomacy
there 's no denying that burns is a filmmaker with a bright future ahead of him .
that everyone should be themselves --
peter ackerman
gander
treads predictably along familiar territory , making it a passable family film that wo n't win many fans over the age of 12 .
affluent
swept away
whatever satire lucky break was aiming for , it certainly got lost in the `` soon-to-be-forgettable '' section of the quirky rip-off prison romp pile .
ensues are much blood-splattering
dragon
the film 's darker moments become smoothed over by an overwhelming need to tender inspirational tidings , especially in the last few cloying moments .
soldiers
in the present hollywood program
it 's like an old warner bros. costumer jived with sex -- this could be the movie errol flynn always wanted to make , though bette davis , cast as joan , would have killed him .
by the book
to gushing -- imamura squirts the screen in ` warm water under a red bridge '
trivializes the movie with too many nervous gags and pratfalls
it breathes more on the big screen and induces headaches more slowly
import
a stately sense
leblanc
already fascinated by behan but leave everyone else yawning with admiration .
find the film anything
, unpredictable character
is done to support the premise other than fling gags at it to see which ones shtick .
to these broken characters who are trying to make their way through this tragedy
wade through
more mature than fatal attraction ,
a rock-solid gangster movie with a fair amount of suspense , intriguing characters and bizarre bank robberies , plus a heavy dose of father-and-son dynamics
reason to truly care for its decrepit freaks beyond the promise of a reprieve from their incessant whining
terrifically entertaining specimen
predictably soulless techno-tripe .
finds its tone and several scenes run too long .
one just waits grimly for the next shock without developing much attachment to the characters .
it 's as if solondz had two ideas for two movies , could n't really figure out how to flesh either out , so he just slopped ` em together here .
as cho may have intended
seen pornography or documentary
was reading the minds of the audience
final reel
... `` bowling for columbine '' remains a disquieting and thought-provoking film ...
is a welcome relief from the usual two-dimensional offerings
runs on the pure adrenalin of pacino 's performance
judd 's
used soap in the places where the mysteries lingered
chiller
sequels can never capture the magic of the original
insomnia does not become one of those rare remakes to eclipse the original ,
just another revenge film
imitator
tell who is chasing who or why
affable if not timeless , like mike raises some worthwhile themes while delivering a wholesome fantasy for kids .
could feel my eyelids ... getting ... very ... heavy
serenity and poise
's not so much a movie as a joint promotion for the national basketball association and teenaged rap and adolescent poster-boy lil ' bow wow .
small gem
's short on plot but rich in the tiny revelations of real life
boredom to the point
und drung ,
it gives poor dana carvey nothing to do that is really funny , and then expects us to laugh because he acts so goofy all the time
good simmer
for pity and sympathy
an `` ambitious failure
begrudge anyone for receiving whatever consolation
journalism
belly laughs
impressive achievement
, minac drains his movie of all individuality
frazzled wackiness
vary the pitch of his movie , balancing deafening battle scenes with quieter domestic scenes of women back home receiving war department telegrams
impenetrable and insufferable ball
that the story is told from paul 's perspective
most anime
moving and not infrequently breathtaking
it 's exactly what you 'd expect .
there 's no good answer to that one .
the movie 's gloomy atmosphere
worked a little harder to conceal its contrivances
highly watchable stuff .
it 's about issues most adults have to face in marriage and
one is
, it will be well worth your time .
dismissed or
a philosophical emptiness and maddeningly sedate pacing
is the number of lasting images all its own .
to scream
real humor
is actually quite vapid .
fight film
sprung from such a great one
, predictable rehash
new rob schneider vehicle
only ever walked the delicate tightrope between farcical and loathsome
the first time
of its fans
between two cultures
this strangely schizo cartoon
's a teenage boy out there somewhere who 's dying for this kind of entertainment
it 's technically sumptuous but also almost wildly alive .
is a dud -- a romantic comedy that 's not the least bit romantic and only mildly funny
a nightmare about bad cinema
deft
is .
a true talent
amoral assassin
reading your scripts
serious work
it 's all entertaining enough , but do n't look for any hefty anti-establishment message in what is essentially a whip-crack of a buddy movie that ends with a whimper .
even if the ring has a familiar ring
comedy and romance
, nonsensical and formulaic
them , tarantula and other low
the frustration ,
wears out its welcome as tryingly as the title character .
remorse
about extreme ops
astonishing
, but it at least calls attention to a problem hollywood too long has ignored
has savaged the lives and liberties of the poor and the dispossessed
co-writer jim taylor
simultaneously heart-breaking
viewing
all about performances
has a huge heart
find out whether , in this case , that 's true
, r-rated , road-trip version
's guilty fun to be had here .
the messages espoused in the company 's previous video work
a golden book sprung to life
the fascination comes in the power of the huston performance , which seems so larger than life and yet so fragile
bills
is n't very effective
daily lives
hard to resist his pleas to spare wildlife and respect their environs
it 's got just enough charm and appealing character quirks to forgive that still serious problem .
recommended only
manic
with grace and humor and
is not a retread of `` dead poets ' society . ''
a fascinating study of the relationship between mothers
you want to see it
in showing us well-thought stunts or a car chase that we have n't seen 10,000 times
something so short could be so flabby
love and family , governance and hierarchy
creature
extremely talented musicians
like it does
sure to win viewers ' hearts
how will you feel after an 88-minute rip-off of the rock with action confined to slo-mo gun firing and random glass-shattering ? ''
its formidable arithmetic of cameras and souls
can see why people thought i was too hard on `` the mothman prophecies '' .
this rich , bittersweet israeli documentary , about the life of song-and-dance-man pasach ` ke burstein and his family
'' fantasy
sucking you in ... and
with a latino hip hop beat
is a treat .
of capitalism
what an idea
, this argentinean ` dramedy ' succeeds mainly on the shoulders of its actors .
attempts , in vain
specific gifts
collapses into an inhalant blackout
to which anyone can relate
eerily convincing as this bland blank of a man with unimaginable demons
the latest news footage
in viewing deleted scenes
' song
proves unrelentingly grim -- and equally engrossing
some elemental level
in the face of tempting alternatives
of ` let 's get this thing over with
animated special effects
a fair bit of vampire fun
all his disparate manhattan denizens -- especially the a \*\* holes
despite its old-hat set-up and predictable plot , empire still has enough moments to keep it entertaining .
significance
you walk out of the good girl with mixed emotions -- disapproval of justine combined with a tinge of understanding for her actions .
wickedly sick and twisted humor
self-absorbed
the movie is so contrived , nonsensical and formulaic that , come to think of it , the day-old shelf would be a more appropriate location to store it .
-- conrad l. hall 's cinematography will likely be nominated for an oscar next year -- there 's something impressive and yet lacking about everything .
does n't bother to make her heroine 's book sound convincing , the gender-war ideas original , or the comic scenes fly
wonderful as the long-faced sad sack
touching and funny
13 months
is darkly atmospheric , with herrmann quietly suggesting the sadness and obsession beneath hearst 's forced avuncular chortles
the film is filled with humorous observations about the general absurdity of modern life as seen through the eyes outsiders ,
the film 's overall mood and focus
made for teens and
spins its wheels
's not nearly enough
slice of hitchcockian suspense
the animation and backdrops are lush and inventive , yet return to neverland never manages to take us to that elusive , lovely place where we suspend our disbelief .
a pianist ,
was making no sense at all
has all the same problems the majority of action comedies have
pretty easy to guess
so it 's not a brilliant piece of filmmaking , but it is a funny -lrb- sometimes hilarious -rrb- comedy with a deft sense of humor about itself , a playful spirit and a game cast .
for mick jagger 's sex life
an actress she
zings
pogue
captured on film .
formuliac
wastes its time on mood
lacking any of the rollicking dark humor so necessary
ultimately you 'll leave the theater wondering why these people mattered
the concept
for extreme unease
recreational drug
every moment crackles with tension , and by the end of the flick , you 're on the edge of your seat
but it also does the absolute last thing we need hollywood doing to us : it preaches
about irrational , unexplainable life
fanciful ,
real characters and
a skillfully assembled , highly polished and professional adaptation ...
i dunno
symptom
is n't painfully bad
twisty
, the viewer is left puzzled by the mechanics of the delivery
in a conventional way
ivory productions
romething
, more time appears to have gone into recruiting the right bands for the playlist and the costuming of the stars than into the script , which has a handful of smart jokes and not much else .
their dogmatism
one helluva singer
self-aware , often self-mocking ,
post-production stages
, supposed family-friendly comedy
therapy '
the couples
the best ensemble casts of the year
its flame-like , roiling black-and-white inspires trembling and gratitude .
the barn-side target of sons
guest appearance
restage the whole thing
sag
bad love
the film has an infectious enthusiasm and we 're touched by the film 's conviction that all life centered on that place , that time and that sport
disney 's cheesy commercialism
strings
diesel 's xxx flex-a-thon
the story ,
of genuine excitement
audiard 's
, cletis tout is a winning comedy that excites the imagination and tickles the funny bone .
hastily dubbed
sanctimony
a matter of time
indeed , the more outrageous bits achieve a shock-you-into-laughter intensity of almost dadaist proportions .
to rescue me from a summer of teen-driven , toilet-humor codswallop
gorgeous , passionate , and at times uncommonly moving
playing malcolm mcdowell
misguided comedy
ms. shreve 's
rock
dong jie
be ``
to indulge the fanciful daydreams of janice beard -lrb- eileen walsh -rrb- when her real-life persona is so charmless and vacant
as a real movie
into the nightmare of war
catches fire
bottom-rung new jack city wannabe .
and undemanding armchair tourists
another arnold vehicle that fails to make adequate
hip-hop clips
motivated by something more than franchise possibilities
slo-mo , double-pistoled , ballistic-pyrotechnic hong kong action
near you
strict moral code
my own tortured psyche
indoor
ryoko hirosue makes us wonder if she is always like that
fulfills one facet of its mission in making me want to find out whether , in this case , that 's true .
but never mind all that ; the boobs are fantasti
bang-up
serviceable
hope not .
constraints
would be needed to keep it from floating away .
leaves something
you say to yourself
show off his talent by surrounding himself with untalented people
such a premise is ripe for all manner of lunacy , but kaufman and gondry rarely seem sure of where it should go .
hook ups
-lrb- seems -rrb-
more than a widget cranked out on an assembly line to see if stupid americans will get a kick out of goofy brits with cute accents performing ages-old slapstick and unfunny tricks
are tops ,
their mamet
its courage , ideas , technical proficiency
the nonconformist in us all
in biography but
sommers 's
to be having a collective heart attack
everyone except the characters in it
addressing the turn of the 20th century into the 21st
likable
stealing harvard is too busy getting in its own way to be anything but frustrating , boring , and forgettable
there 's some good material in their story about a retail clerk wanting more out of life , but the movie too often spins its wheels with familiar situations and repetitive scenes
'm giving it a strong thumbs up
the spirit
the four feathers is definitely horse feathers , but if you go in knowing that , you might have fun in this cinematic sandbox
be at the dollar theatres by the time christmas rolls around
often incisive satire and unabashed sweetness
ruthless social
confessions may not be a straightforward bio , nor does it offer much in the way of barris ' motivations ,
thanks to kline 's superbly nuanced performance , that pondering is highly pleasurable .
worshipful
skip this dreck , rent animal house and go back to the source
buried alive
alternating
a bowser
good clean fun
stringently takes to task
find a ` literary ' filmmaking style to match his subject
a can
a soulless jumble
mr. koury 's
a grating , emaciated flick .
pap invested in undergraduate doubling subtexts and ridiculous stabs at existentialism reminding of the discovery of the wizard of god in the fifth trek flick .
all men
jeunet , and von trier
the ballot box
to hammer home every one of its points
crime story
l
an amiable aimlessness that keeps it from seeming predictably formulaic
it makes edward burns ' sidewalks of new york look like oscar wilde
confused as
why not watch a documentary
there are more interesting ways of dealing with the subject
lead role
than it
a purpose and
an ocean of trouble
kept much of the plot but
shapiro
straight-ahead standards
with a big impact
of some children who remain curious about each other against all odds
are not
none of the crackle of `` fatal attraction '' , `` 9 1\/2 weeks '' ,
under its own thinness
naturalistic acting
stock character camp
the dangers
is fixated on the spectacle of small-town competition .
peploe
was one of the films so declared this year
contest to see who can out-bad-act the other
the one thing most will take away
manipulation ,
something seems to be missing .
is long on glamour and short on larger moralistic consequences ,
blood and
fluxing accents
the crisp clarity of a fall dawn
than both
sickening , sidesplitting
less by wow factors
painfully true
good to be bad
and yet at the end
a documentary fails to live up to -- or offer any new insight into -- its chosen topic
you will ever see
dim-witted pairing
flashy gadgets and whirling fight sequences may look cool , but they ca n't distract from the flawed support structure holding equilibrium up
classic dramas
it 's not like having a real film of nijinsky ,
movie directionless
filmmaker stacy peralta has a flashy editing style that does n't always jell with sean penn 's monotone narration , but he respects the material without sentimentalizing it .
down the path of the mundane
will be two hours gained .
in their work -- and in each other --
of its political edge
go
for the tube
captures , in luminous interviews and amazingly evocative film from three decades ago , the essence of the dogtown experience
gives it that extra little something that makes it worth checking out at theaters ,
plug
a schmaltzy , by-the-numbers romantic comedy ,
add up to a whole lot
of the idealistic kid who chooses to champion his ultimately losing cause
sieve
on life-changing chance encounters
symbolic graphic design
it one of the year 's most enjoyable releases
to invest real humor
either moderately amusing or
brats
best-known
all you can do
an insultingly unbelievable final act
grows on you -- like a rash
on a loved one
its poignant and uplifting story
is powerful and provocative
heretofore unfathomable question
manages to be even worse than its title
what you expect is just what you get ...
amazingly lame .
sci-fi .
exudes
done his homework
contains very few laughs and even less surprises .
kill time
the chamber of commerce , tourism , historical pageants ,
, noisy and pretentious
just plain
there are few things more frustrating to a film buff than seeing an otherwise good movie marred beyond redemption by a disastrous ending .
sex in the movies
emotional conviction
is just too original
ca n't generate enough heat in this cold vacuum of a comedy to start a reaction
need the lesson in repugnance .
, bui chooses to produce something that is ultimately suspiciously familiar .
rob schneider , dana carvey and sarah michelle gellar in the philadelphia story
a much better documentary -- more revealing , more emotional and more surprising -- than its pedestrian english title
any of these three actresses ,
joseph cedar 's
-lrb- seagal 's -rrb- earlier copycat under siege
of the premise
of american gun culture
theological matters aside , the movie is so clumsily sentimental and ineptly directed it may leave you speaking in tongues .
it should be interesting , it should be poignant
is worth your time
unspeakably , unbearably dull , featuring reams of flatly delivered dialogue and a heroine who comes across as both shallow and dim-witted .
squad car pile-ups
wonderful acting clinic
all about anakin ... and the lustrous polished visuals rich in color and creativity and , of course , special effect
that painful
realistic , and altogether creepy
so old-fashioned
as they determine how to proceed as the world implodes
, even predictable remake
tootsie
a few chuckles , but not
victim
watching it through a telescope
behind his light meter and harangues
which has been held hostage by generic scripts that seek to remake sleepless in seattle again and again
a big , juicy role
care too much about this love story
missed the boat .
for the end
urban hades
it does not achieve the kind of dramatic unity that transports you .
holofcener 's deep , uncompromising curtsy to women she knows , and very likely is
its three-hour running time plays closer to two .
the story of trouble every day ... is so sketchy it amounts to little more than preliminary notes for a science-fiction horror film , and the movie 's fragmentary narrative style makes piecing the story together frustrating difficult
boasts a handful of virtuosic set pieces and offers a fair amount of trashy , kinky fun .
love story derisions
in an intriguing bit of storytelling
how does steven seagal come across these days ?
a total rehash
not taking the shakespeare parallels quite far enough
duvall is strong as always .
wiseman is patient and
this kind of hands-on storytelling
it 's an unhappy situation all around .
his career for director barry sonnenfeld
toss-up
sweet , even delectable
extremists
fiji diver rusi vulakoro
the charisma of hugh grant and sandra bullock
the cumulative effect
tens of thousands
the pianist -lrb- is -rrb-
if you 're really renting this you 're not interested in discretion in your entertainment choices
felinni would know what to make of this italian freakshow .
lies a plot cobbled together from largely flat and uncreative moments .
it would be a shame if this was your introduction to one of the greatest plays of the last 100 years
their tormentor deserved
understands , in a way that speaks forcefully enough about the mechanisms of poverty to transcend the rather simplistic filmmaking .
is a verbal duel between two gifted performers
about his responsibility to the characters
to his supple understanding of the role
gilliam 's
ably balances real-time rhythms with propulsive incident .
a bad-movie way
threefold expansion
well-meaning
second floor
's a 100-year old mystery that is constantly being interrupted by elizabeth hurley in a bathing suit
all the loss
into a sales tool
needs to heal himself
bleak insistence
but it is entertaining on an inferior level .
came back with the astonishing revelation
a slice of life that 's very different from our own and yet instantly recognizable
an exclamation point
run-of-the-mill raunchy humor and
anti-erotic
pungent
be heard in the sea of holocaust movies
a bit repetitive
invested
in fact , it does n't even seem like she tried .
mentally challenged
another gross-out college comedy --
rode the zipper
number 1
ask permission for a preemptive strike
pull free from her dangerous and domineering mother
have done to survive
to get out
entire script
to care about the character
need to be invented to describe exactly how bad it is
made on the cheap
set pieces
susceptible to blue hilarity , step right up
impressive and highly entertaining
the start --
pulling the plug on the conspirators and averting an american-russian armageddon
is plainly dull and visually ugly when it is n't incomprehensible
is magnetic as graham .
is so fascinating that you wo n't care .
religion
's both charming and well
seems to exist only for its climactic setpiece .
comfort food often can
fate
trying to set the women 's liberation movement back 20 years
can aspire but none can equal
the entire movie has a truncated feeling ,
conceal
those seeking a definitive account of eisenstein 's life
manages to delight without much of a story .
coloured
paying less attention to the miniseries and more attention
presume
is worth your time ,
pathetic , endearing hero
heady yet far from impenetrable theory
kathie lee gifford
whence
shakespeare 's
tear your eyes away
the pilot episode
a paper bag to wear over his head when he goes out into public , to avoid being recognized as the man who bilked unsuspecting moviegoers
wants to be a monster movie for the art-house crowd
conviction
is n't even halfway through
that old adage
7
funniest motion
of love and destiny
be baffled
you get the impression that writer and director burr steers knows the territory ...
most audacious , outrageous ,
k. dick stories
, if minor ,
this story still seems timely and important .
lucid work
the specter of death , especially suicide
anthropology
, lawrence 's delivery remains perfect
tosses a kitchen sink
of getting laid in this prickly indie comedy of manners and misanthropy
the stunt work is top-notch
's a pretty mediocre family film .
a mere plot pawn for two directors with far less endearing disabilities
painful lie
peter mattei 's love in the time of money
many more
the slow parade of human frailty fascinates
hardly enough
the color palette ,
samurai sword
touching , sophisticated film
ingredients
but the project surrounding them is distressingly rote
is negligible
excels in spectacle and pacing .
absolute delight
political blair witch
bartlett and director tuck tucker
what happened in 1915 armenia
are missing -- anything approaching a visceral kick , and anything approaching even a vague reason to sit through it all
is meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance , in a movie that is definitely meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance
waiting for things to happen
a pleasant piece of escapist entertainment
has stepped into the mainstream of filmmaking with an assurance worthy of international acclaim and with every cinematic tool well under his control -- driven by a natural sense for what works on screen
an intriguing look at the french film industry during the german occupation ; its most delightful moments come when various characters express their quirky inner selves .
skewed to ever get a hold on
- kids-cute sentimentality by a warmth that is n't faked and a stately sense of composition
that birthday girl is the kind of quirkily appealing minor movie she might not make for a while
on a show
moaning
such fresh territory
winter
more or less
terrific insider
cleverness ,
gulp
neeson
appreciation of the daily grind that only the most hardhearted scrooge could fail to respond
plunges
involved , starting with spielberg and going right through the ranks of the players -- on-camera and off -- that he brings together
it 's harder still to believe that anyone in his right mind would want to see the it .
lan yu is certainly a serviceable melodrama ,
be -lrb- assayas ' -rrb- homage to the gallic ` tradition of quality , ' in all its fusty squareness
pace master
of all that he 's witnessed
can such a cold movie
flicks
, it covers just about every cliche in the compendium about crass , jaded movie types and the phony baloney movie biz .
its terrific performances
fascinating , bombshell documentary
spent exploring her process of turning pain into art would have made this a superior movie
little more than a super-sized infomercial for the cable-sports channel and its summer x games .
is our story as much as it is schmidt 's , no matter if it 's viewed as a self-reflection or cautionary tale
american action-adventure buffs , but the film 's interests
the background
ali 's graduation from little screen to big is far less painful than his opening scene encounter with an over-amorous terrier .
a mindless action flick
feel wrong
bad idea
it should be poignant
the cult section of your local video store for the real deal
wryly amusing
the big-screen experience
done way too often
autobiographical
too dense & about nothing at all
better elsewhere
of heart
argue that it ranks with the best of herzog 's works
rodan is out of his league
mean streets
mr. soderbergh 's direction and
most audacious
i 'm actually having a hard time believing people were paid to make it
created by ralph fiennes and jennifer lopez
his oppressive , right-wing , propriety-obsessed family
a day at the beach --
who vaguely resemble their celebrity parents
have been ` it 's just a kids ' flick
fogging up
jim brown ,
the pinochet case
idea work
so fine
gratuitous
artful
gets a bit heavy handed with his message at times , and
there 's a lot of good material here , but
when flattened onscreen
the characters are intriguing and realistic
started out as a taut contest of wills between bacon and theron , deteriorates into a protracted and borderline silly chase sequence .
the mainstream of filmmaking with an assurance worthy of international acclaim
savory and
terrorist
offers us the sense that on some elemental level , lilia deeply wants to break free of her old life .
the `` miami vice '' checklist
action flick formula
gentle and humane
give it thumbs down
middle-aged participants
underplays the long-suffering heroine
office pie
canny crowd pleaser
to find each other
one of the best of a growing strain of daring films ... that argue that any sexual relationship that does n't hurt anyone and works for its participants is a relationship that is worthy of our respect
chin 's
his sweetness and vulnerability
've got to admire ... the intensity with which he 's willing to express his convictions
family fare
-lrb- sam 's -rrb-
have a dream image of the west to savor whenever the film 's lamer instincts are in the saddle
the best star trek movie
pompeo
as giddy and whimsical and relevant today
similar
the film 's desire to be liked sometimes
heart what it lacks in outright newness
make fun of me for liking showgirls .
more fragile
real movie
animated movies in quite a while
the film occasionally tries the viewer 's patience with slow pacing and a main character who sometimes defies sympathy
unfocused and
a series of fleetingly interesting actors ' moments
after something darker
allows each character
to its new sequel
in theory , a middle-aged romance pairing clayburgh and tambor sounds promising , but
the music makes a nice album , the food is enticing and italy beckons us all .
that carried the giant camera around australia , sweeping and gliding
on cable
continues
slo-mo gun firing and random glass-shattering
it 's just merely very bad .
trimming
colour and depth , and rather a good time
've rarely
by the smartest kids in class
to ever get a hold on
wastes its time on mood rather than
over the great blue globe
i 've had since
every turn
creeps you out in high style , even if nakata did it better
barely defensible sexual violence to keep it interested
tepid
're a jet all the way
fails to provoke them
as it does in trouble every day
sucks ,
is a touching reflection on aging , suffering and the prospect of death
boorishness
chaiken ably balances real-time rhythms with propulsive incident .
a constant
a surprise by the time
it 's a brilliant , honest performance by nicholson , but
although olivier assayas ' elegantly appointed period drama seems , at times , padded with incident in the way of a too-conscientious adaptation ... its three-hour running time plays closer to two .
the plot of the comeback curlers is n't very interesting actually , but
may hinge on what you thought of the first film
do n't get enough of that background for the characters to be involving as individuals rather than types
this unrelenting bleak insistence on opting out of any opportunity for finding meaning in relationships or work
whenever it threatens to get bogged down in earnest dramaturgy , a stirring visual sequence like a surge through swirling rapids or a leap from pinnacle to pinnacle rouses us .
college-spawned
perfectly pleasant
eyre 's
of bad writing , bad direction and bad acting -- the trifecta of badness
feel much
excesses
soaked up
spectacular belly flops
in the book-on-tape market , the film of `` the kid stays in the picture '' would be an abridged edition
-lrb- or be entertained by -rrb-
clumsily mugging their way through snow dogs
jabs
the film 's heady yet far from impenetrable theory suggests that russians take comfort in their closed-off nationalist reality .
is too steeped in fairy tales and other childish things
... unlike -lrb- scorsese 's mean streets -rrb- , ash wednesday is essentially devoid of interesting characters or even a halfway intriguing plot .
larry king
is so earnest , so overwrought and so wildly implausible that it begs to be parodied
leave feeling as shaken as nesbitt 's cooper looks when the bullets stop flying
underachieves
cartoons
free to go get popcorn whenever he 's not onscreen .
wonderfully speculative
a sly dissection of the inanities of the contemporary music business and a rather sad story of the difficulties
seen and debated with appropriate ferocity and thoughtfulness
glancing vividly back
be seated next to one of those ignorant
knockaround guys
are often a stitch .
for a tale of brits
quentin tarantino 's handful
one that allows him to churn out one mediocre movie after another
the screen presence to become a major-league leading lady , -lrb- but -rrb-
is about the relationships rather than about the outcome
irwin and his director
girls , who learns that believing in something does matter
as morose as teen pregnancy , rape and suspected murder
going to this movie is a little like chewing whale blubber - it 's an acquired taste that takes time to enjoy , but it 's worth it , even if it does take 3 hours to get through .
at least one damn fine
would make an excellent companion piece to the similarly themed ` the french lieutenant 's woman .
your average film
begins to drag two-thirds through , when the melodramatic aspects start to overtake the comedy
raving star wars junkie
is depressing , ruthlessly pained and depraved , the movie equivalent of staring into an open wound
takes few chances and
modest comic tragedy
mail-order bride
one of those films where the characters inhabit that special annex of hell where adults behave like kids , children behave like adults and everyone
worn threadbare
is so light and sugary that were it a macy 's thanksgiving day parade balloon
cinema paradiso , whether the original version
the film shadows heidi 's trip back to vietnam and the city where her mother , mai thi kim , still lives .
a delicious crime drama on par with the slickest of mamet
project either esther 's initial anomie or her eventual awakening
trailer trash cinema
solondz may be convinced that he has something significant to say ,
-lrb- raimi 's -rrb- matured quite a bit with spider-man , even though it 's one of the most plain white toast comic book films
in favor
characteristically startling visual style
i liked the movie , but
in an urban jungle needing other people to survive
sweet , charming
stylistically , the movie is a disaster .
to carry the film on his admittedly broad shoulders
are beside the point
which fails to rise above its disgusting source material
sweet and enjoyable
paralyzed
than i 've seen him before
a fair amount of trashy , kinky fun
the best sequel since the empire strikes back ... a majestic achievement , an epic of astonishing grandeur and surprising emotional depth
veering
when we hear the ultimate fate of these girls and realize , much to our dismay , that this really did happen
` men in black ii creates a new threat for the mib , but recycles the same premise .
for martin
of flim-flam
it 's a funny little movie with clever dialogue and likeable characters .
ca n't seem to get anywhere near the story 's center .
potentially interesting subject matter
writing and
towards the audience
find enough material to bring kissinger 's record into question and explain how the diplomat 's tweaked version of statecraft may have cost thousands and possibly millions of lives
charming and witty
has many of the things that made the first one charming
are your cup of tea
be a film that is n't this painfully forced , false and fabricated
roussillon providing comic relief
kirshner and monroe seem to be in a contest to see who can out-bad-act the other .
numbing
has found with an devastating , eloquent clarity
does n't put you off
a hidden-agenda drama that
keep upping the ante on each other
defiant aesthetic
convenient
others are not
all its vital essence scooped
merchant-ivory team
a sophisticated flower child 's
an entertainment so in love with its overinflated mythology that it no longer recognizes the needs of moviegoers for real characters and compelling plots .
this mess
top-notch cast
everybody else
wickedly funny
watch the film twice or pick up a book on the subject
the universal themes , earnest performances
you interested without coming close to bowling you over
convince us of that all on their own
are bears bears
weightless fairy tale
most wondrously
crazy things
head
overshadows
attempted here that stubbornly refused to gel
less the cheap thriller you 'd expect than it is a fairly revealing study of its two main characters -- damaged-goods people whose orbits will inevitably and
a consistent embracing humanity in the face of life 's harshness
a more mainstream audience
with much
kinnear 's
frida
- she-cute baggage into her lead role as a troubled and determined homicide cop
your destination
throw each other
there is something in full frontal , i guess , about artifice and acting and how it distorts reality for people who make movies and watch them ,
imprint
mostly martha could have used a little trimming -- 10 or 15 minutes could be cut and no one would notice -- but
authentically vague , but ultimately purposeless ,
can come in enormous packages
seems to take an unseemly pleasure in -lrb- the characters ' -rrb- misery and at the same time to congratulate himself for having the guts to confront it
a film that will be best appreciated by those willing to endure its extremely languorous rhythms , waiting for happiness
sands
miserable and
the drama discloses almost nothing .
its point is
capable only of delivering artfully lighted , earnest inquiries that lack the kind of genuine depth that would make them redeemable
the characters , cast in impossibly contrived situations
of the avengers and the wild wild west
a ruse , a tactic to cover up the fact that the picture is constructed around a core of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas
david jacobson
of some trims
does n't flinch from its unsettling prognosis , namely , that the legacy of war is a kind of perpetual pain .
the movie is brilliant , really .
trade punch-and-judy act
a classy , sprightly spin on film .
interesting as a documentary -- but not very imaxy
second chances '
this misty-eyed southern nostalgia piece , in treading the line between sappy and sanguine ,
farenheit
the film may not hit as hard as some of the better drug-related pictures , but
oddly fascinating
to keep up with him
another disjointed
at all the wrong times
the mood for a fun -- but bad -- movie
had in
wayne classics
wrapped things
kooky and
, i suppose it 's lovely that cal works out his issues with his dad and comes to terms with his picture-perfect life -- but world traveler gave me no reason to care
remains prominent , as do the girls ' amusing personalities .
wild
kwan
often reel in when we should be playing out
different path
an uneven look into a grim future that does n't come close to the level of intelligence and visual splendour that can be seen in other films
harm anyone
a lot of fun , with an undeniable energy sparked by two actresses in their 50s working at the peak of their powers .
is corcuera 's attention to detail
sits there like a side dish no one ordered .
the high infidelity of unfaithful
consumers
blondes
corner
dark , disturbing , painful to watch , yet compelling
wanders
naive dreams
with the drumming routines
a feature-length , r-rated , road-trip version
've been watching for decades
because it 's about family
a mimetic approximation of better films
is a likable story , told with competence .
final half hour
, love-hate
approaching a visceral kick
the first shocking thing about sorority boys
, and larded with exposition
, bartleby squanders as much as it gives out .
flat and
crass , then gasp for gas , verbal deportment
of derrida 's
twenty-three movies into a mostly magnificent directorial career , clint eastwood 's efficiently minimalist style
a completely spooky piece of business that gets under your skin and , some plot blips aside , stays there for the duration .
freighter
at leading lives of sexy intrigue
another weepy southern bore-athon .
also taps into the primal fears of young people trying to cope with the mysterious and brutal nature of adults
the ridiculousness of its premise
's almost impossible not to be swept away by the sheer beauty of his images
forget its absurdity
of impressive talent
of lower-class london life
the fact that the ` best part ' of the movie comes from a 60-second homage to one of demme 's good films
of russian cultural identity and a stunning technical achievement
welcome , if downbeat , missive
cinematography and
del toro maintains a dark mood that makes the film seem like something to endure instead of enjoy .
deeply unsettling
shows crushingly little curiosity about ,
on people and into situations that would make lesser men run for cover
alienating
went to see the attraction for the sole reason that it was hot outside and there was air conditioning inside
bowling for columbine
of stuart little 2
with most of the big summer movies
makes even jason x ... look positively shakesperean by comparison
averting an american-russian armageddon
smart , sassy and
the nourishing aspects
along the contours of expectation
at times ,
to complicate the story
whose seeming purpose is to market the charismatic jackie chan to even younger audiences
is on the border of bemused contempt
so stringently takes to task
does give you a peek
of a young woman 's breakdown , the film
struggle furiously
ut
solo performance
that light
an exceptionally
of the wizard of god
's difficult
its generosity and optimism
calculations
with a sardonic jolt
an odd drama
but utterly delightful .
a more credible script ,
to the notion that to be human
an impossible spot because his character 's deceptions ultimately undo him and
acting debut
modeled after -lrb- seagal 's -rrb- earlier copycat under siege
a comedy as i 've seen in a while , a meander through worn-out material
the cornpone and the cosa nostra
seen in an american film
uncomfortable class resentment
a beat
another useless recycling
as funny nor as charming as it thinks it is
keenly observed
` possession , ' based on the book by a.s. byatt , demands that labute deal with the subject of love head-on
what 's available
at and not a hollywood product
the depiction of young women in film
a mess of mixed messages , over-blown drama and bruce willis
your typical majid majidi shoe-loving ,
of potential for the sequels
we hate -lrb- madonna -rrb- within the film 's first five minutes , and
same old crap
as several daredevils
roars with leonine power
allows a gawky actor like spall -- who could too easily become comic relief in any other film -- to reveal his impressively delicate range
begins on a high note and
an interesting slice
it 's unlikely to inspire anything more than a visit to mcdonald 's , let alone some savvy street activism
it includes a fair share of dumb drug jokes and predictable slapstick
handled in fast-edit , hopped-up fashion
the making
the virtue of imperfection
allows us to forget that they are actually movie folk
of the stories work and the ones that do
the 1984 uncut version of sergio leone
the film is a hilarious adventure
best short
with we were soldiers , hollywood makes a valiant attempt to tell a story about the vietnam war before the pathology set in .
it 's so muddled and derivative that few will bother thinking it all through
achieves the remarkable feat of squandering a topnotch foursome of actors
he makes them .
this like the dreaded king brown snake
insightful writer\/director
's now , more than ever , choosing his roles with the precision of the insurance actuary
there are problems with this film that even 3 oscar winners ca n't overcome , but it 's a nice girl-buddy movie once it gets rock-n-rolling .
'd take -lrb- its -rrb- earnest errors and hard-won rewards over the bombastic self-glorification of other feel-good fiascos like antwone fisher or the emperor 's club any time
should be applauded for finding a new angle on a tireless story
do justice to the awfulness of the movie
, joyous celebration
fragile
the characters ' quirks and foibles never jell into charm
far-flung ,
goes right over the edge and kills every sense of believability
move over bond ;
smackdown
that the bulk of the movie centers on the wrong character
cuban music
's the work of an artist , one whose view of america , history and the awkwardness of human life is generous and deep
since graffiti bridge
if somewhat flawed ,
cold , oddly colorful and just plain otherworldly
pug big time
illustrated by a winning family story
too sophisticated for the cheese-laced spectacles that pack 'em in on the subcontinent
, low-key , 102-minute infomercial
as you figure it out
honors
overnight , is robbed and replaced with a persecuted `` other
least favorite
win any awards in the plot department
brings a youthful , out-to-change-the-world aggressiveness to the project
the festival
also acknowledging the places , and the people , from whence you came
, triumphant ,
with the messages espoused in the company 's previous video work
expect -- but nothing
ends up being neither , and fails at both endeavors
calm us of our daily ills
these two
drug-induced
the current political climate
from david 's point of view
culture and language
honest working man john q. archibald , on a pedestal
devos delivers a perfect performance that captures the innocence and budding demons within a wallflower .
'll swear that you 've seen it all before , even if you 've never come within a mile of the longest yard
some cocky pseudo-intellectual kid
factory worker
gesturing , sometimes all at once
's often discussed in purely abstract terms
about as exciting to watch as two last-place basketball teams
a scene where santa gives gifts to grownups
's not bad prose
, their struggle is simply too ludicrous and borderline insulting .
thrives on its taut performances and creepy atmosphere even if the screenplay falls somewhat short .
drags the film
how well you like
an emotional tug of the heart , one which it fails to get
my world war ii memories
seem tiresomely simpleminded
lack depth or complexity
overall strangeness
quashed by whatever obscenity is at hand
're just the mark
's a thin line between likably old-fashioned and fuddy-duddy
derive from the screenplay , but rather the mediocre performances
satisfies -- from its ripe recipe , inspiring ingredients , certified cuisine and palatable presentation .
campanella 's competent direction and
is about the relationships rather than about the outcome .
at its worst the screenplay is callow ,
of california
sinister freddie
remotely
highly uneven and
the otherwise good-naturedness of mr. deeds , with its embrace of sheer goofiness and cameos of less - than-likely new york celebrities ...
offers nothing
when they first appear
do all three
best way
pull a cohesive story out
star power
to like a film so cold and dead
` too clever
enabling victim ... and an ebullient affection for industrial-model meat freezers
soft-core
for wry , contentious configurations
pro or con
the creators
teen-exploitation
a hilarious ode
felt they owed to benigni
you have figured out the con and the players in this debut film by argentine director fabian bielinsky , but while you were thinking someone made off with your wallet
high school comedy
about surprising us by trying something new ?
is owned by its costars , spader and gyllenhaal
goes after one truth -lrb- the ford administration 's complicity in tearing ` orphans ' from their mothers -rrb- and stumbles upon others even more compelling
nohe has made a decent ` intro ' documentary ,
of self-expression
many directors
seems uncertain
had to endure last summer
resolutely unamusing , how thoroughly unrewarding all of this
zhuangzhuang creates delicate balance of style , text , and subtext that 's so simple and precise that anything discordant would topple the balance ,
as terrible as the synergistic impulse that created it
a compelling allegory about the last days of germany 's democratic weimar republic .
an unusually dry-eyed , even analytical approach to material that is generally played for maximum moisture .
aimless story
designed to garner the film a `` cooler '' pg-13 rating
an empty exercise
treading water
struggle furiously with their fears and foibles .
she looks like the six-time winner of the miss hawaiian tropic pageant , so i do n't know what she 's doing in here
that is dark , disturbing , painful to watch , yet compelling
plumbed
that forgets about unfolding a coherent , believable story in its zeal to spread propaganda .
to make head or tail of the story in the hip-hop indie snipes
pointed personalities ,
is the kathie lee gifford of film directors , sadly proving once again ego does n't always go hand in hand with talent .
surfer
about time
whole movie
genteel and unsurprising the execution turns out to be
king hunk
hail
works spectacularly well ... a shiver-inducing , nerve-rattling ride .
a screwed-up man
an enthusiastic audience
finds its tone and several scenes run
certainly the performances are worthwhile .
but it also has many of the things that made the first one charming .
mild sexual references ,
about men
stuffed to the brim with ideas
awkward structure
payami tries to raise some serious issues about iran 's electoral process , but the result is a film that 's about as subtle as a party political broadcast .
intensely
clicking together
dry and
created a monster but
plotted as the usual suspects
should go
a new career ahead of him
familiar and predictable ,
by its own story
the grandeur
who is yearning for adventure and a chance to prove his worth
shrek '' or
rapidly develops into a gut-wrenching examination of the way cultural differences and emotional expectations collide .
create some episodes that rival vintage looney tunes for the most creative mayhem in a brief amount of time .
as you 've paid a matinee price
collateral damage offers formula payback and the big payoff
's as good as you remember .
the writing and direction
unimpressive acting and indifferent direction
re-voiced
it 's far from fresh-squeezed
that wo n't
has been stifled by the very prevalence of the fast-forward technology that he so stringently takes to task
behalf of the world 's endangered reefs
amir mann area
real '' portions
fast , frantic and fun , but also soon forgotten
the cast ... keeps this pretty watchable , and casting mick jagger as director of the escort service was inspired .
cracking up
sit still for two hours and change watching such a character , especially when rendered in as flat and impassive a manner as phoenix 's
takes a hat-in-hand approach to rowling that stifles creativity and allows the film to drag on for nearly three hours .
there 's no palpable chemistry between lopez and male lead ralph fiennes , plus the script by working girl scribe kevin wade is workmanlike in the extreme .
of these two literary figures , and even the times
uneven performances
frida is certainly no disaster , but neither is it the kahlo movie frida fans have been looking for
edited
is not that it 's all derivative , because plenty of funny movies recycle old tropes
's too loud to shout insults at the screen
showtime eventually folds under its own thinness .
outside his grasp
unspeakable , of course
it has concocted
they looked at how this movie turned out
repetitive
of recent years
deferred
told by countless filmmakers
ill-fitting as shadyac 's perfunctory directing chops
looking cheap
, the updated dickensian sensibility of writer craig bartlett 's story is appealing .
there is no substitute for on-screen chemistry , and when friel pulls the strings that make williams sink into melancholia , the reaction in williams is as visceral as a gut punch
defined by childlike dimness and a handful of quirks
impact
looking at his 12th oscar nomination
a discreet moan
most poorly staged and lit action
smell the grease on the plot
send it to cranky .
be resolved easily , or soon
blessed with a searing lead performance by ryan gosling -lrb- murder by numbers -rrb- , the movie is powerful and provocative .
'll enjoy this movie
are cast adrift in various new york city locations with no unifying rhythm or visual style
all about a young woman 's face , and by casting an actress whose face projects that woman 's doubts and yearnings
acres
stardom
stale retread
that it achieves some kind of goofy grandeur
their super-powers , their super-simple animation
co-operative interaction
to the achingly unfunny phonce and his several silly subplots
a sexy slip of an earth mother who mourns her tragedies in private and embraces life in public
's flawed but staggering once upon a time in america .
a therapy-dependent flakeball
ultimately overrides what little we learn along the way about vicarious redemption .
majidi 's direction
sick humor
a devastating comic impersonation
is so busy making reference to other films and trying to be other films that it fails to have a heart , mind or humor of its own .
except have them run through dark tunnels , fight off various anonymous attackers , and evade elaborate surveillance technologies
'30s
it 's a rock-solid little genre picture
mostly wordless ethnographic extras
vin
more in common
to confront their problems openly and
a hugely rewarding experience that 's every bit as enlightening , insightful and entertaining as grant 's two best films --
's just a little too self-satisfied
arrive early
for a bad film
the basis of his first starring vehicle
shafer to navigate spaces both large ... and small ... with considerable aplomb
settles on either side
of this year 's very best pictures
spielbergian
to an aimless hodgepodge
that omnibus tradition
you want it to be better and more successful than it is
encountered
fails to gel together .
lacks the utter authority of a genre gem
is less a documentary and more propaganda
grade boy delving
is so cliched and contrived that it makes your least favorite james bond movie seem as cleverly plotted as the usual suspects
focuses too much on max when he should be filling the screen with this tortured , dull artist and monster-in-the
the wal-mart checkout line
as best actress
-- on-camera and off --
a behind the scenes
swept away '' is the one hour and thirty-three minutes
george 's haplessness and
at their noble endeavor
the place where a masterpiece should be
a loosely-connected string
to the project
resonant
is felt ; not the craven of ' a nightmare on elm street ' or ` the hills have eyes , ' but the sad schlock merchant of ` deadly friend .
to watch the film twice or pick up a book on the subject
represents adam sandler 's latest attempt to dumb down the universe .
thinking
elaborate surveillance technologies
state property
a load of clams left in the broiling sun for a good three days
extraordinarily silly thriller
spend 4 units of your day
this saga
an 8th grade boy delving
some charm and heart
smash 'em - up ,
have been patiently waiting for
diary or
to confront it
spout hilarious dialogue about following your dream and ` just letting the mountain tell you what to do . '
his personal cinema painted on their largest-ever historical canvas
old-fashioned monster movie atmospherics
most magical
is a cinephile 's feast , an invitation to countless interpretations
two signs that m. night shyamalan 's debut feature sucked up all he has to give to the mystic genres of cinema : unbreakable and signs
into sub-tarantino cuteness
, rather than one you enter into .
at war
dependable concept
best and most exciting movies
is concocted and carried out by folks worthy of scorn
down his spine
weighs
trope
while the performances are often engaging , this loose collection of largely improvised numbers would probably have worked better as a one-hour tv documentary .
the intelligence level
broomfield 's interviewees , or even himself ,
ace ventura
capitalism
hanks and
, really good
in recompense : a few early laughs scattered around a plot
schwarzenegger or
gave me plenty of time to ponder my thanksgiving to-do list
turns john q
that never quite equals the sum of its pretensions .
for reports
a wonderful thing
be ethereal
seriously , folks , it does n't work .
amiable picture
has managed to create an underplayed melodrama about family dynamics and dysfunction that harks back to the spare , unchecked heartache of yasujiro ozu
to take a good sweat to clarify his cinematic vision before his next creation and remember the lessons of the trickster spider
as stick figures reading lines from a teleprompter
the storytelling may be ordinary
into the complexities of the middle east struggle and into the humanity of its people
as you watch the movie
dangerous as an actress in a role
ex-marine walter
is left puzzled by the mechanics of the delivery
, clarity and emotional
of the commune
swimfan , like fatal attraction , eventually goes overboard with a loony melodramatic denouement in which a high school swimming pool substitutes for a bathtub .
plus
padded .
ca n't rescue adrian lyne 's unfaithful from its sleazy moralizing .
shirley temple script
bullet ballet
oddly sweet comedy
, it makes up for with a great , fiery passion .
back at least 50
celebrity cameos
guys
'70s exploitation picture
high-end john hughes comedy
i have to admit that i am baffled by jason x.
did they deem it necessary to document all this emotional misery
has a florid turn of phrase that owes more to guy ritchie than the bard of avon
what madonna does here ca n't properly be called acting -- more accurately , it 's moving and it 's talking and it 's occasionally gesturing , sometimes all at once
the wonderfully lush morvern callar is pure punk existentialism , and ms. ramsay and her co-writer , liana dognini , have dramatized the alan warner novel , which itself felt like an answer to irvine welsh 's book trainspotting
minimum requirement
bites
the fascination
is expressly
-lrb- yet -rrb-
by a bravura performance
complete with soothing muzak
edmund
rent those movies
it any less entertaining
that there are more interesting ways of dealing with the subject
of youth culture
-- violence and whimsy do n't combine easily -- `` cherish '' certainly is n't dull .
the dose is strong and funny , for the first 15 minutes anyway
amusing , but
minimalist
stumbles over every cheap trick in the book trying to make the outrage come even easier .
from bill plympton , the animation master ,
needs mind-bending drugs when they can see this , the final part of the ` qatsi ' trilogy , directed by godfrey reggio , with music by philip glass
any easier to sit through than this hastily dubbed disaster
stolid anthony hopkins
's just tediously bad
bitten
playing a kind of ghandi gone bad
to her inventive director
summer award
masquerade ball where normally good actors , even kingsley , are made to look bad
drags it
the oh-so convenient plot twists
movie gods
that ca n't get sufficient distance from leroy 's
built for controversy
-lrb- lee -rrb-
of war-torn croatia
as was more likely
10 or 15 minutes
razzie
one man 's occupational angst
its summer x games
you ca n't help suspecting that it was improvised on a day-to-day basis during production .
as ' a perfect family film
bible parables
bother thinking it all through
brazen enough
assurance
no amount of earnest textbook psychologizing
are in it
typical
of those
michael
lingers
giggling at the absurdities and inconsistencies
, moody male hustler
outstanding feature debut
too slow for a younger crowd , too shallow for an older one .
can be accused of being a bit undisciplined
invigorating
the most surprising thing about this film
generation
payne is after something darker
an immensely entertaining look at some of the unsung heroes of 20th century pop music .
you can swallow its absurdities and crudities
not-so-funny gags ,
horror genre
no respect
this flick is fun , and host to some truly excellent sequences .
freedom
of intelligent humor
a positively thrilling combination of ethnography and all the intrigue , betrayal , deceit and murder of a shakespearean tragedy or a juicy soap opera
second , what 's with all the shooting
comedy to start a reaction
has the high-buffed gloss and high-octane jolts
free-wheeling noir spirit
a pretentious and ultimately empty examination of a sick and evil woman
mystery science theatre 3000 tribute
ratliff 's two previous titles , plutonium circus and purgatory county show his penchant for wry , contentious configurations , and this film is part of that delicate canon
deft and subtle
you emerge dazed , confused as to whether you 've seen pornography or documentary .
wildcard
put it
a vivid imagination and an impressive style
it 's up to you to decide whether to admire these people 's dedication to their cause or be repelled by their dogmatism , manipulativeness and narrow , fearful view of american life .
a zinger-filled crowd-pleaser that open-minded elvis fans
reduce everything
dogme 95 filmmaking
a contemptible imitator starring a `` snl '' has-been acting like an 8-year-old channeling roberto benigni
at 5 alternative housing options
the point of real interest - --
stops short of true inspiration
drug scene
-lrb- p -rrb- artnering murphy with robert de niro for the tv-cops comedy showtime
it 's going to be a trip
is just as much
under 20 years of age
so predominantly charitable it can only be seen as propaganda
to be influenced chiefly by humanity 's greatest shame , reality shows -- reality shows for god 's sake !
uselessly
dark little morality tale
fresh again
the densest distillation of roberts ' movies
created a substantive movie out
it 's not as awful as some of the recent hollywood trip tripe ... but it 's far from a groundbreaking endeavor .
far as mainstream matinee-style entertainment goes
the boat loads
darned assured
an examination
its oh-so-hollywood rejiggering
blasphemous and
a compelling coming-of-age drama about the arduous journey of a sensitive young girl through a series of foster homes and a fierce struggle to pull free from her dangerous and domineering mother 's hold over her .
that the movie spent a lot less time trying to make a credible case for reports from the afterlife and a lot more time on the romantic urgency that 's at the center of the story
wallace , who wrote gibson 's braveheart as well as the recent pearl harbor
if george romero had directed this movie , it would n't have taken the protagonists a full hour to determine that in order to kill a zombie you must shoot it in the head
just is n't as weird as it ought to be .
miscalculates badly by forcing the star to play second fiddle to the dull effects that allow the suit to come to life .
funny scenes
nature film and a tribute
all its visual panache and compelling supporting characters
unlikable , uninteresting , unfunny , and completely , utterly inept .
that it 's hardly over before it begins to fade from memory
is a big letdown .
slapstick thoroughfare
i must report that the children of varying ages in my audience never coughed , fidgeted or romped up and down the aisles for bathroom breaks .
a relaxed firth displays impeccable comic skill
personality tics
applies more detail
weissman
that south korean filmmakers
an acquired taste
misogynist evil
determine how to proceed as the world implodes
about as inspiring
lame screenplay
dealing with right
the lustrous polished visuals rich in color and creativity and , of course , special effect
apparently designed as a reverie about memory and regret , but the only thing you 'll regret is remembering the experience of sitting through it .
pop-up
is nothing distinguishing in a randall wallace film
w british comedy , circa 1960
has created a predictably efficient piece of business notable largely for its overwhelming creepiness , for an eagerness to create images you wish you had n't seen , which , in this day and age , is of course the point
a strong-minded viewpoint
children
sloppy , made-for-movie
this fascinating experiment plays as more of a poetic than a strict reality , creating an intriguing species of artifice that gives the lady and the duke something of a theatrical air .
this movie so much as produced it --
shocking testament
because eight legged freaks is partly an homage to them , tarantula and other low - budget b-movie thrillers of the 1950s and '60s
conceivable mistake
of interest
as it is a commentary about our knowledge of films
delightful
first name
in part
is a failure
chaotic than entertaining
the latest gimmick
enough to keep many moviegoers
's about issues most adults have to face in marriage
emotional car-wreck
that place , that time and that sport
though stymied by accents thick as mud .
be distasteful to children and adults alike
the scariest guy
it might be ` easier ' to watch on video at home
to be a new yorker
trenchant
green ruins every single scene he 's in , and
which character
of race and culture forcefully told , with superb performances throughout
his fellow moviemakers got through crashing a college keg party
a cinematic postcard
pornography or documentary
is a commentary about our knowledge of films
a stock plot
of spanish social workers
of hollywood melodrama
any degree of accessibility
an important film
visceral and dangerously honest revelations about the men and machines behind the curtains of our planet
enough charm and
forbidden zone
animated
looks closely ,
the movie 's seams may show ... but pellington gives `` mothman '' an irresistibly uncanny ambience that goes a long way toward keeping the picture compelling
glover , the irrepressible eccentric of river 's edge , dead man and back to the future
it will be , and in that sense is a movie that deserves recommendation
zest
you 're wearing the somewhat cumbersome 3d goggles
boredom to the point of collapse
coming back
are very expressive
his difficult , endless work with remarkable serenity and discipline
another liability
thoughtful , reverent portrait
engaging comedy that fumbles away almost all of its accumulated enjoyment with a crucial third act miscalculation
for its identity
their pants
inspired by the works of john waters and todd solondz
it 's a drag how nettelbeck sees working women -- or at least this working woman -- for whom she shows little understanding .
blade runner ' would
85-minute screwball thriller
another wholly unnecessary addition
good deal
ze
have to put up with 146 minutes of it
actually shocked
the title role
bad cinema
tackles the difficult subject of grief and loss with such life-embracing spirit that the theme does n't drag an audience down .
to adopt as a generational signpost
detailing a chapter in the life of the celebrated irish playwright , poet and drinker
with aplomb
provide it with so much leniency
not morally bankrupt , at least terribly monotonous
non-disney
there 's nothing resembling a spine here
that the plot makes no sense
then biting into it
none of these words
era hit-man
glover , the irrepressible eccentric of river 's edge , dead man and back to the future ,
in his feature film debut
the characters are interesting and the relationship between yosuke and saeko is worth watching as it develops
's too harsh to work as a piece of storytelling
of america 's indigenous people
major changes
seagal
he can outgag any of those young whippersnappers making moving pictures today
unified
relevant in the first place
can tell it 's not all new
usually goes straight to video -- with a lousy script , inept direction , pathetic acting , poorly dubbed dialogue and murky cinematography
it 's definitely not made for kids or their parents , for that matter ,
of the modern male
easily accessible stories that resonate with profundity
absorb jia 's moody , bad-boy behavior which he portrays himself in a one-note performance
kaufman and gondry
love and culture
there are some laughs in this movie ,
one woman 's
the bai brothers
find adolescence difficult to wade through
possess , with or without access to the ballot box
as deflated as he does
antwone fisher certainly does the trick of making us care about its protagonist and celebrate his victories but
leonine
, big trouble remains a loosely tied series of vignettes which only prove that ` zany ' does n't necessarily mean ` funny . '
for sci-fi fans
seen that movie
is not as well-conceived as either of those films
avengers
rich
you think it 's a riot to see rob schneider in a young woman 's clothes
is the refreshingly unhibited enthusiasm that the people , in spite of clearly evident poverty and hardship , bring to their music
for the general public
barely fizzle
of kids ' television and plot threads
buried somewhere inside its fabric , but never clearly seen or
keeps coming back to the achingly unfunny phonce and his several silly subplots .
are shockingly intimate
wilde 's wit
makes the heart soar
know whodunit
stiller 's
better acted -- and far less crass - than some other recent efforts in the burgeoning genre of films about black urban professionals
-lrb- a -rrb- satisfying niblet .
the cultural elite
an unintentionally surreal kid 's picture ... in which actors in bad bear suits enact a sort of inter-species parody of a vh1 behind the music episode .
provides an accessible introduction as well as some intelligent observations on the success of bollywood
listen to marvin gaye or the supremes the same way again
to find the small , human moments
highest
good-natured fun
are they like humans , only hairier
are there tolstoy groupies out there ?
mean that in the nicest possible way
may well depend on your threshold for pop manifestations of the holy spirit
sit and stare and turn away from one another instead of talking and it 's all about the silences and if you 're into that , have at it
congrats disney on a job well done , i enjoyed it just as much !
presses familiar herzog tropes into the service of a limpid and conventional historical fiction , when really what we demand of the director
highest production values
solemnity
top-notch action powers this romantic drama .
moulds
tuck everlasting is about
is that it does have a few cute moments
post-camp
yet not as hilariously raunchy as south park , this strangely schizo cartoon seems suited neither to kids or adults .
wasted like deniro 's once promising career and the once grand long beach boardwalk
no clear picture
the post-war art world
an epic ,
superbly acted offbeat thriller
this feature is about as necessary as a hole in the head
is unfamiliar
sustain interest beyond the first half-hour
acted by the four primary actors
through the word processor
sweet gentle jesus , did the screenwriters just do a cut-and-paste of every bad action-movie line in history ?
a dashing and resourceful hero ; a lisping , reptilian villain ;
a generic international version of a typical american horror film
third-rate horror sequels
farts , boobs ,
romantic tale
was a century and a half ago
the film is weighed down by supporting characters who are either too goodly , wise and knowing or downright comically evil .
a surgeon mends a broken heart ;
in this prickly indie comedy of manners and misanthropy
of grief and how truth-telling
faults
doing nothing
if you 've grown tired of going where no man has gone before , but several movies have - take heart .
fleetingly interesting actors '
the tears come during that final , beautiful scene
in america and israel
alternately touching and funny
yet this grating showcase almost makes you wish he 'd gone the way of don simpson
got me grinning .
sophisticated film
, dare i say ,
reverence and a little wit
but tongue-in-cheek preposterousness has always been part of for the most part wilde 's droll whimsy helps `` being earnest '' overcome its weaknesses and parker 's creative interference ...
the hands of woody allen
to often play like a milquetoast movie of the week blown up for the big screen
examines its explosive subject matter as nonjudgmentally as wiseman 's previous studies of inner-city high schools , hospitals , courts and welfare centers .
blue crush delivers what it promises , just not well enough to recommend it .
is a sobering meditation on why we take pictures .
rich and intelligent
works - mostly due to its superior cast of characters .
dopey dialogue
the problem is he has no character , loveable or otherwise .
eastern imagination
may have meant the internet short saving ryan 's privates
it 's pretty linear and only makeup-deep
there 's nothing remotely topical or sexy here .
really quite funny .
gets royally screwed
make a gorgeous pair ... their scenes brim with sexual possibility and emotional danger
, crisp storytelling
do n't expect any subtlety from this latest entry in the increasingly threadbare gross-out comedy cycle .
hard to understand why anyone in his right mind would even think to make the attraction a movie
embody
careens from one colorful event to another
locations
, another new film emerges with yet another remarkable yet shockingly little-known perspective .
is a pointless , meandering celebration of the goth-vampire , tortured woe-is-me lifestyle .
restraint and
the stones weep
r
be nominated for an oscar next year
is their resemblance to everyday children
if welles was unhappy at the prospect of the human race splitting in two , he probably would n't be too crazy with his great-grandson 's movie splitting up in pretty much the same way .
time out offers an exploration that is more accurate than anything i have seen in an american film .
some of the 1.2 million palestinians who live in the crowded cities and refugee camps of gaza
tiniest details
both shrill and soporific , and because everything
tackling what seems like done-to-death material
esteemed
with a solid cast
steers ,
something terrible is going to happen
of its plaintiveness
ultra-violent gangster wannabe
too bleak , too pessimistic and too unflinching
small-screen
an anomaly for a hollywood movie
had enough of plucky british eccentrics
the three leads produce adequate performances ,
unflappable air
the perfect festival film
a moratorium , effective immediately , on treacly films about inspirational prep-school professors and the children they so heartwarmingly motivate
amazingly dopey .
utter loss personified in the film 's simple title
they 're the unnamed , easily substitutable forces that serve as whatever terror the heroes of horror movies try to avoid .
action\/comedy buddy movie
one key problem
low-tech magic realism
cinematic perfection
recklessness
chomps
shades
the main problem being that it 's only a peek .
he just slopped ` em together here
may or may not have shot kennedy
the title ,
anemic ,
it 's not like having a real film of nijinsky , but at least it 's better than that eponymous 1980 biopic that used soap in the places where the mysteries lingered .
seem heroic deserves a look
he can rest contentedly with the knowledge that he 's made at least one damn fine horror movie
is its tchaikovsky soundtrack of neurasthenic regret
not a hollywood product
had more faith
mikes
it leaves little doubt that kidman has become one of our best actors .
the picture runs a mere 84 minutes , but
with a hack script
manages to get a few punches in
the bad guys
an emotionally and spiritually compelling journey seen through the right eyes , with the right actors and with the kind of visual flair that shows what great cinema can really do .
profound and thoughtfully delivered
the town has kind of an authentic feel , but each one of these people stand out and everybody else is in the background and it just seems manufactured to me and artificial .
volume and primary colors for humor and bite
that spends a bit too much time on its fairly ludicrous plot .
works superbly
superior moral tone
is never lethargic
's not even a tv
sustain interest in his profession after the family tragedy
dominated
nijinsky 's writings to perform
of the impossibly long limbs and sweetly conspiratorial smile
astonishingly pivotal role
imagination and authentic christmas spirit
's hard to imagine another director ever making his wife look so bad in a major movie
been more enjoyable had the balance shifted in favor of water-bound action over the land-based ` drama
larger-than-life
petrovich
aurelie
-lrb- or turntablism -rrb- in particular
infinitely more wrenching
the cast
the action is stilted and
uninspiring
surest
what ultimately makes windtalkers a disappointment is the superficial way it deals with its story .
the '53 original
morbid one
with nervous energy , moral ambiguity and great uncertainties
sticks rigidly to the paradigm , rarely permitting its characters more than two obvious dimensions and repeatedly placing them in contrived , well-worn situations
look back at civil disobedience , anti-war movements and the power of strong voices
academy flicks
his top-notch creative team
practically every facet of inept filmmaking
's usually
of the most high-concept sci fi adventures attempted for the screen
cold , grey , antiseptic and
aaa
jazzy
very fabric
yourself
mode
of what makes dover kosashvili 's outstanding feature debut so potent
been together in the same sentence
once grand long beach boardwalk
another visit
offers simplistic explanations
abandon '' will leave you wanting to abandon the theater .
the lord
about hos
oppressively
, i 'm going home is so slight ,
shriek
visually fascinating ... an often intense character study about fathers and sons , loyalty and duty .
for a fairly inexperienced filmmaker
into the mainstream
good film
a spotty script
is nothing less than a provocative piece of work
failing , ultimately , to make something bigger out of its scrapbook of oddballs
ritual
appeal to those without much interest in the elizabethans
the pants
worm its way into your heart
stars and direction
is worth the price of admission .
entertainingly reenacting a historic scandal
recommended -- as visually bland as a dentist 's waiting room , complete with soothing muzak and a cushion of predictable narrative rhythms
of dull , brain-deadening hangover
robotically
by-the-book
its titular community
the 1959 godzilla , which combined scenes of a japanese monster flick with canned shots of raymond burr commenting on the monster 's path of destruction
ultimately makes windtalkers
pick up the pieces
is the gabbiest giant-screen movie
a difficult but worthy film that bites off more than it can chew by linking the massacre of armenians in 1915 with some difficult relationships in the present
ford
, with enough negatives
little something
new revisionist theories
try to surprise us with plot twists
have worked up a back story for the women they portray so convincingly
the cast members
in the process comes out looking like something wholly original
davis the performer is plenty fetching enough
an edgy thriller
's too harsh
the characters make italian for beginners worth the journey
to women looking for a howlingly trashy time
comfortable with taking insane liberties and doing the goofiest stuff out of left field
for its flawed , crazy people
acerbic laughs
fake fun
actory concoctions
that this franchise is drawing to a close
where art thou
for two supporting performances taking place at the movie 's edges
make it sting
sadistic tendencies
performances all around are tops , with the two leads delivering oscar-caliber performances .
wannabe-hip
did n't particularly like e.t. the first time i saw it as a young boy
chabrolian
1950
sometimes this ` blood ' seems as tired as its protagonist ... still , the pulse never disappears entirely , and the picture crosses the finish line winded but still game
can find humor
a river
's a clarity of purpose and even-handedness
jack ryan 's `` do-over
honesty and respect
break-ups
so cool
the computer industry
got just
are much blood-splattering
motion pictures
that 's at the center of the story
up on silver bullets for director neil marshall 's intense freight train of a film .
the film 's sense of imagery gives it a terrible strength , but it 's propelled by the acting .
the summer award
the edge of your seat with its shape-shifting perils , political intrigue and brushes
the key
on the inner-city streets
a stunning new young talent in one of chabrol 's most intense psychological mysteries
troubling and powerful .
starts out strongly before quickly losing its focus , point and purpose in a mess of mixed messages , over-blown drama and bruce willis with a scar .
one mediocre movie
a hollywood-ized austen at that
it a party worth attending
mark him as a video helmer making his feature debut
high-tech tux
is shockingly bad and absolutely unnecessary .
a psychic journey deep into the very fabric of iranian ... life
of spider-man
as seen through the eyes outsiders
to tell who is chasing who or why
trying to find her way
troubling thing
self-important stories
a close-to-solid espionage thriller with the misfortune of being released a few decades too late
there is no earthly reason other than money why this distinguished actor would stoop so low
of jonah 's despair -- in all its agonizing , catch-22 glory --
to the grayish quality of its lighting
coral reef adventure is a heavyweight film that fights a good fight on behalf of the world 's endangered reefs -- and it lets the pictures do the punching
one of the most high-concept sci fi adventures attempted for the screen
pronounce his next line
alarming production
hollow , self-indulgent
are few
hey ,
toes the fine line between cheese and earnestness remarkably well ;
between bursts of automatic gunfire , the story offers a trenchant critique of capitalism .
every day any better
the ability to mesmerize , astonish and entertain
there 's an excellent 90-minute film here
culture and
decidedly flimsier with its many out-sized , out of character and logically porous action set pieces
, in short , is n't nearly as funny as it thinks it is
another movie which presumes that high school social groups are at war
creative mayhem
of `` panic room
unpretentious , charming , quirky , original
the acres of haute couture
brian tufano 's handsome widescreen photography and paul grabowsky 's excellent music turn this fairly parochial melodrama into something really rather special .
superficially loose , larky documentary
offers a compelling investigation of faith versus intellect
unconned by false sentiment or sharp , overmanipulative hollywood practices .
reconciled
a couple 's moral ascension
what it means sometimes to be inside looking out , and at other times outside looking in
should have been made for the tube
dark , disturbing , painful to watch ,
a product of its cinematic predecessors so much as an mtv , sugar hysteria , and playstation cocktail
starring ice-t in a major role
brainpower
is even more embracing than monty
which he portrays himself in a one-note performance
movie franchise
ca n't recommend it .
's a strange film , one that was hard for me to warm up to
, wilson remains a silent , lumpish cipher
'd need a shower
other people
what emerges
headaches
you 're content with a clever pseudo-bio that manages to have a good time as it doles out pieces of the famous director 's life
dilemma
is a sweet treasure and something well worth your time
a much shorter cut surely would have resulted in a smoother , more focused narrative without sacrificing any of the cultural intrigue
nanette
defeated the film ... it was the unfulfilling , incongruous , `` wait a second
engage an audience
that was probably more fun to make than it is to sit through
dramedy
clayburgh and tambor are charming performers
frailty '' offers chills much like those that you get when sitting around a campfire around midnight , telling creepy stories to give each other the willies .
that movie was pretty bad
screams at the top of their lungs no matter what the situation
, memorable cinematic experience
transplant a hollywood star into newfoundland 's wild soil
gangs
of celebrity
does no justice to the story itself
in practice
dead
charlie kaufman 's world
actually hit something for once
only eight
all this exoticism
solondz 's -rrb-
its intended audience -- children --
, why bother with a contemptible imitator starring a `` snl '' has-been acting like an 8-year-old channeling roberto benigni ?
the number
entered the bizarre realm
about `` fence ''
gets the details of its time frame right
whose achievements -- and complexities --
brosnan 's
tries too hard
is a pleasant enough dish .
a sentimental mess that never rings true
brosnan is more feral in this film than i 've seen him before
does give a pretty good overall picture of the situation in laramie following the murder of matthew shepard .
played this story straight
a good-looking but ultimately pointless political thriller with plenty of action and almost no substance
are masterfully controlled
one thing 's for sure -- if george romero had directed this movie , it would n't have taken the protagonists a full hour to determine that in order to kill a zombie you must shoot it in the head
's a day at the beach -- with air conditioning and popcorn .
national lampoon 's van wilder may aim to be the next animal house , but it more closely resembles this year 's version of tomcats
director fisher stevens
gored
some westerners
i liked about it
the creative animation work may not look as fully ` rendered ' as pixar 's industry standard ,
is long on narrative and -lrb- too -rrb- short
with the pale script
undercover brother
his talent
very moving and revelatory
the date
have been something special
the couch
amusing from time
in a long time that made me want to bolt the theater in the first 10 minutes
not enough puff
a wind-tunnel and a simply astounding cor-blimey-luv-a-duck cockney accent
the kind of quirkily appealing minor movie she might not make for a while
henry bean 's thoughtful screenplay provides no easy answers , but offers a compelling investigation of faith versus intellect
exquisite
farts , urine
well , it probably wo n't have you swinging from the trees hooting it 's praises ,
the 21st century
were worried
popcorn movie fun
you try to guess the order in which the kids in the house will be gored .
is one carried by a strong sense of humanism
irredeemably awful .
the sea ' and the george pal version of h.g. wells ' ` the time
of some delicate subject matter
either effort
a more credible script , though
be consigned to the dustbin of history
the general public
applies more detail to the film 's music than to the story line
that would be me : fighting off the urge to doze .
dull and mechanical , kinda
've paid a matinee price and bought a big tub of popcorn
not all of the stories work and the ones that do are thin and scattered
little 2
that i have n't encountered since at least pete 's dragon
was utterly charming .
mildly pleasant
romance ,
that this is one summer film that satisfies
as improbable as this premise may seem , abbass 's understated
uses grant 's own twist of acidity to prevent itself from succumbing to its own bathos .
ever made about the life of moviemaking .
by tech-geeks
feels labored
assured , glossy and shot through with brittle desperation
pawn
for free
that the battery on your watch has died
his star
before movie
do n't hate el crimen del padre amaro because it 's anti-catholic
than bite
the story has its redundancies , and
pronounce kok exactly as you think they might
fanatics
if you 're a fan of the series you 'll love it and probably want to see it twice .
repetitive and
after the first 10 minutes , which is worth seeing
sexual messages
as either of those films
a rag-tag bunch of would-be characters
debrauwer 's refusal to push the easy emotional buttons
of kaufman 's approach
a detective story
is stark , straightforward and deadly ... an unnatural calm that 's occasionally shaken by ... blasts of rage , and later , violent jealousy .
feels accidental
a determined , ennui-hobbled slog that really does n't have much to say beyond the news
is a much better mother-daughter tale than last summer 's ` divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood , ' but that 's not saying much
this is that rare drama that offers a thoughtful and rewarding glimpse into the sort of heartache everyone has felt , or will feel someday .
faithful without being forceful , sad without being shrill , `` a walk to remember ''
fan film
fairly slow paced
cleanflicks
of the human spirit
be as cutting , as witty or as true as back in the glory days of weekend and two or three things
acting -- more accurately , it 's moving
fincher takes no apparent joy in making movies , and he gives none to the audience
the movie 's narrative hook is way too muddled to be an effectively chilling guilty pleasure .
have tactfully pretended not to see it and left it lying there
convince almost everyone
unknown slice
invigorating , surreal , and resonant with a rainbow of emotion .
consider what new best friend does not have , beginning with the minor omission of a screenplay .
if it pared down its plots and characters to a few rather than dozens
unmentionables
wants many things in life , but
a modern city
of women to whom we might not give a second look if we passed them on the street
director-writer bille august ... depicts this relationship with economical grace , letting his superb actors convey martin 's deterioration and barbara 's sadness -- and , occasionally , anger .
spends more time with schneider than with newcomer mcadams , even though her performance is more interesting -lrb- and funnier -rrb- than his
is opening today at a theater near you
her characters
explain themselves
your nerves just ca n't take it any more
do n't mean that in a good way
the thousands of americans
when the screenwriter responsible for one of the worst movies of one year directs an equally miserable film the following year , you 'd have a hard time believing it was just coincidence .
can see coming a mile away
university computer science departments for years
the film feels homogenized and a bit contrived , as if we 're looking back at a tattered and ugly past with rose-tinted glasses .
the art direction is often exquisite ,
you a dog-tag and an m-16
some contrived banter , cliches and some loose ends
now as a former gong show addict , i 'll admit it , my only complaint is that we did n't get more re-creations of all those famous moments from the show .
the actresses may have worked up a back story for the women they portray so convincingly
is intelligently accomplished
fessenden continues to do interesting work , and it would be nice to see what he could make with a decent budget .
all need a playful respite from the grind to refresh our souls
the explosions
betrayal , forgiveness and murder
would n't matter so much that this arrogant richard pryor wannabe 's routine is offensive , puerile and unimaginatively foul-mouthed if it was at least funny .
a domestic melodrama with weak dialogue and biopic cliches .
more plot
fun to be had here
is neither ...
falling short as a whole
fashioning an engrossing entertainment out
toback 's heidegger -
move me to care about what happened in 1915 armenia
davis the performer
there 's some outrageously creative action in the transporter ... -lrb- b -rrb- ut by the time frank parachutes down onto a moving truck
feel like four
uncle
high drama , disney-style -
mawkish
a family-oriented non-disney film
urgent
, the tale unfolds like a lazy summer afternoon and concludes with the crisp clarity of a fall dawn .
determined to treat its characters , weak and strong , as fallible human beings , not caricatures , and to carefully delineate the cost of the inevitable conflicts between human urges and an institution concerned with self-preservation
scared
folds
mad love
harry potter and the chamber of secrets is deja vu all over again
under her skin
; not the craven of ' a nightmare on elm street ' or ` the hills have eyes ,
being trapped inside a huge video game
if disney 's cinderella proved that ' a dream is a wish your heart makes
heard a mysterious voice ,
character portrait , romantic comedy and beat-the-clock thriller
for making a florid biopic about mad queens , obsessive relationships , and rampant adultery so dull
right mind
fulfill her dreams
one of the toughest ages a kid can go through
between paul thomas anderson 's magnolia and david lynch 's mulholland dr.
the voice of the star of road trip
finds a way to make j.k. rowling 's marvelous series into a deadly bore
, turbulent self-discovery
flames and shadows
directed by charles stone iii ... from a leaden script
falls
in light of his recent death
grab your kids and run and then
empathize with others
so appealing about the characters
the proceedings more bizarre than actually amusing
gullible
gave people
director oliver parker labors so hard to whip life into the importance of being earnest that he probably pulled a muscle or two .
follows into melodrama and silliness
bitten off more than he or anyone else could chew
to tell who the other actors in the movie are
evolved from human impulses that grew hideously twisted
as amy
warmed-over hash .
neither as scary-funny as tremors
a sweetly affecting story about four sisters who are coping , in one way or another , with life
it more than adequately fills the eyes and stirs the emotions
's hard to imagine anyone managing to steal a movie not only from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb .
balancing its violence with kafka-inspired philosophy
is really all about performances .
the brilliant surfing photography
not number 1
a time machine ,
painterly
overall feeling
'll ever see
, either liberal or conservative
bag to wear over his head when he goes out into public , to avoid being recognized as the man who bilked unsuspecting moviegoers
can only be described as sci-fi generic .
the moviehouse
holds promise ,
carries us effortlessly from darkness
celebrities
of the distance
it may not be a great piece of filmmaking
a body double
instances
erupt
flick cliches
an all-time low
by an inconsistent , meandering , and sometimes dry plot
old-school
the fizz of a busby berkeley musical and the visceral excitement of a sports extravaganza
has finally
with an unstoppable superman
occur while waiting for things to happen
an entirely irony-free zone
traps audiences in a series of relentlessly nasty situations that we would pay a considerable ransom not to be looking at
deflated
deserves high marks for political courage but barely gets by on its artistic merits .
the parental units
a cure
conspicuous success
overcome his personal obstacles and
is amiss in the world
is a pan-american movie , with moments of genuine insight into the urban heart .
conveyor
mostly it 's a work that , with humor , warmth , and intelligence , captures a life interestingly lived .
four letter words
's sure
the effort is sincere and
'd
a powerful drama with enough sardonic wit to keep it from being maudlin
a shame that more wo n't get an opportunity to embrace small , sweet ` evelyn
beware
hilariously raunchy as south park
very little sense
an extraordinary poignancy , and the story
immature and unappealing to care about
in its bold presentation
is having fun with it all
who finds an unlikely release in belly-dancing clubs
musker and ron clements
a calculating fiend or
all it seems intended to be
the precedent of yiddish theater , whose jolly , fun-for-fun 's - sake communal spirit goes to the essence of broadway
most virtuous limits
an impeccable pedigree , mongrel pep
is long on glamour and short on larger moralistic consequences
pollyana
not all of the stories work and the ones that do are thin and scattered ,
synthetic
it aspires
revisionist theories
may mistake love liza for an adam sandler chanukah song .
is n't the least bit mesmerizing
deadly foreign policy
of women to heal
-- when are bears bears and when are they like humans , only hairier --
the folly of superficiality
transitions
is leguizamo 's best movie work so far , a subtle and richly internalized performance
own solemnity
testing
an otherwise appalling , and downright creepy , subject --
while tattoo borrows heavily from both seven and the silence of the lambs
may be 127 years old
the iranian voting process
feeling this movie until it veered off too far into the exxon zone , and left me behind at the station looking for a return ticket to realism
to look bad
pee-related
to make as anti-kieslowski a pun as possible
... the plot weaves us into a complex web .
have otherwise been bland and
jules verne 's ' 20,000 leagues under the sea ' and the george pal version of h.g. wells ' ` the time machine
leave you feeling like it was worth your seven bucks , even though it does turn out to be a bit of a cheat in the end
made-for-movie
not entirely convincing about the quiet american
suffice to say its total promise
shows signs that someone other than the director got into the editing room and tried to improve things by making the movie go faster .
look at , listen to
young brooklyn hoods
ride for the kiddies , with enough eye candy and cheeky wit to keep parents away from the concession stand .
both funny and irritating
anthony hopkins
big fans of teen pop kitten britney spears
that misfires
fancies
on the subject
the problematic characters and
perhaps not
the gross-out comedy
the sense of fierce competition
pretentious types who want to appear avant-garde
even more remarkable
his most sparkling
that should be punishable by chainsaw
feels rigged and sluggish .
the college-friends genre -lrb- the big chill -rrb-
some creepy scenes that evoke childish night terrors , and a praiseworthy attempt to generate suspense rather than gross out the audience
mr. koury 's passive technique
arty
flim-flam
vile enough
anton chekhov 's
the vistas
captures
most traditional , reserved kind
belongs with the damned for perpetrating patch adams
gasps for breath
comes across , rather unintentionally ,
interesting characters
120
of physical time and space
pulls back from the consequences of its own actions and revelations
crudely literal
facile
establishes its ominous mood and tension swiftly
fully experienced '
with a haunting sense of malaise
the hard-to-predict and absolutely essential chemistry between the down-to-earth bullock and the nonchalant grant proves to be sensational ,
rooted in a sincere performance by the title character undergoing midlife crisis
moviemakers
be envious of
of grenoble and geneva
tiny events
just plain dull
macdowell
sex scenes
point-of-view
it 's bright , pristine style and bold colors make it as much fun as reading an oversized picture book before bedtime .
take seriously
a customarily jovial air but a deficit of flim-flam
unintentional giggles -- several of them
more mainstream audience
in a cold blanket of urban desperation
to any of the characters
the top and movies
more of the same old garbage hollywood has been trying to pass off as acceptable teen entertainment for some time now .
an absolute raving star wars junkie
better than mid-range steven seagal , but
cheap-looking version of candid camera
horrible either
the decidedly foul stylings
schmidt 's , no matter if it 's viewed as a self-reflection or cautionary tale
corcuera
it 's a long way from orwell 's dark , intelligent warning cry -lrb- 1984 -rrb- to the empty stud knockabout of equilibrium , and
supposed to be an attempt at hardass american
monroe
the film has -lrb- its -rrb- moments ,
an amiably idiosyncratic work
stunningly unoriginal premise
argument
effects and visual party tricks
a good noir
the path
a puritanical brand
denis ' -rrb-
half the excitement of balto , or
often imaginative
was botched in execution
echo
by the forced funniness found in the dullest kiddie flicks
an uncomfortable movie , suffocating and sometimes almost senseless ,
i 'd say this
no effect
aimlessly and unsuccessfully
mumbo-jumbo
favorite
carries the day with impeccable comic timing , raffish charm and piercing intellect
lampoons the moviemaking process itself , while shining a not particularly flattering spotlight on america 's skin-deep notions of pulchritude .
about discovering your destination in life
post-adolescent
encouraging effort
presumes
that is dark
errs
elegant , witty and beneath a prim exterior unabashedly romantic
chin 's film serves up with style and empathy
can see why people thought i was too hard on `` the mothman prophecies ''
por favor
the shoulders
feature film
solipsism
on tension , eloquence , spiritual challenge -- things that have made the original new testament stories so compelling for 20 centuries
the unfulfilling
-lrb- shyamalan -rrb- turns the goose-pimple genre on its empty head and fills it with spirit , purpose and emotionally bruised characters who add up to more than body count .
discomfort and embarrassment
the way this all works out
holiday carol
shorty
look at the sick character with a sane eye
the monster 's psychology not in order to excuse him but rather to demonstrate that his pathology evolved from human impulses that grew hideously twisted
's a conundrum not
you should have gotten more out of it than you did
his family-film plot
that is the genre 's definitive , if disingenuous , feature
in alienating most viewers
except that it would have worked so much better dealing in only one reality
an amazing breakthrough
sadism
as `` freddy
's an unhappy situation all around
reminding us that this sort of thing does , in fact , still happen in america
by dana janklowicz-mann
tells its poignant and uplifting story in a stunning fusion of music and images .
us watch as his character awakens to the notion that to be human is eventually to have to choose
wise folks
signs of potential for the sequels
refuses to let slackers be seen as just another teen movie , which means he can be forgiven for frequently pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy
sloppy slapstick comedy
mr. schnitzler
sporadic bursts of liveliness
bringing the story of spider-man
given
makes one appreciate silence of the lambs .
of its own brilliance
once overly old-fashioned in its sudsy
the relative modesty
as the source material movie
the sense of fierce competition that helps make great marching bands half the fun of college football games
to find something new to add to the canon of chan
are sweet and believable , and
all the fundamentals
have all but ruined his career
i was hoping that it would be sleazy and fun
resurrection is n't exactly quality cinema ,
the next teen comedy
especially movie musical fans
i 'm all for the mentally challenged getting their fair shot in the movie business ,
bryan adams , the world 's most generic rock star
witty , trenchant ,
on what you thought of the first film
he respects the material without sentimentalizing it
is perfect casting for the role
mctiernan 's
a delightful , if minor , pastry
sportsmanship
to jell
brief
used for a few minutes here and there
growing old
plot complications
marmite
addressing a complex situation
in-joke
meant for star wars fans
the strong subject matter continues to shock throughout the film .
starts slowly , but adrien brody -- in the title role -- helps make the film 's conclusion powerful and satisfying .
doa
-lrb- taylor -rrb-
visual appeal
hell house
to cheesier to cheesiest
admittedly problematic in its narrative specifics
neither as funny nor as charming as it thinks it is
resourceful molly
ends up slapping its target audience in the face by shooting itself in the foot
chopsocky
actor raymond j. barry
of surface
clone
monster
, sweet ` evelyn
original cartoon
a hat-in-hand approach
when they need it to sell us on this twisted love story ,
would be hard-pressed to find a movie with a bigger , fatter heart than barbershop .
that one step further
his camera observe and record the lives of women torn apart by a legacy of abuse
i do n't think so .
little more intensity
your hands
is n't much fun without the highs and lows
a feat any thinking person is bound to appreciate
can one
then ruins itself with too many contrivances and goofy situations .
damon\/bourne or
quick and dirty
what makes esther kahn so demanding is that it progresses in such a low-key manner that it risks monotony .
sonny needs to overcome gaps in character development and story logic
the filmmakers are playing to the big boys in new york and l.a. to that end
detailed historical document
jelinek 's
squirts the screen
as if -lrb- there 's -rrb- a choke leash around your neck so director nick cassavetes can give it a good , hard yank whenever he wants you to feel something
shreve 's graceful dual narrative gets clunky on the screen
a dreadful day in irish history is given passionate , if somewhat flawed , treatment .
has a true cinematic knack
empathy and pity
emphasizing the disappointingly generic nature of the entire effort
as a nike ad
these shootings
too campy to work as straight drama
a considerable ransom
bother
worth seeing once , but its charm quickly fades .
of german jewish refugees
potentially trite and overused
davis the performer is plenty fetching enough ,
max when he should be filling the screen with this tortured , dull artist and monster-in-the
ninety minutes of viva castro
traffics
as conventional as a nike ad and
steinis
the heroes were actually under 40 ?
its lackluster gear of emotional blandness
if you liked the previous movies in the series
, this halloween is a gory slash-fest .
really dumb but occasionally really funny .
the mill sci-fi film with a flimsy ending and lots of hype
absurdist spider web .
if -lrb- there 's -rrb- a choke leash around your neck so director nick cassavetes can give it a good , hard yank whenever he wants you to feel something
this three-hour effort
drink to excess , piss on trees , b.s. one another
self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend
its familiar subject matter
yet unforgivingly inconsistent
great writer
implicitly
reached far beyond the end zone
, soul-searching spirit
all that interesting
liked sometimes
an intelligent romantic thriller of a very old-school kind
in an attempt to make the film relevant today , without fully understanding what it was that made the story relevant in the first place
of slapstick sequences
discount its ability
- damn
of those sticks
aimless for much of its running time ,
white oleander may leave you rolling your eyes in the dark , but that does n't mean you wo n't like looking at it .
the boobs
universal human nature
the limited sets
classic
's work as well as a remarkably faithful one .
big , tender hug
blanks
in to its community
chooses his words
godard 's ode to tackling life 's wonderment
avoid the ghetto of sentimental chick-flicks by treating female follies with a satirical style
the impressive stagings of hardware
most purely enjoyable and
talks tough
actors ' workshop
fame
ballistic : ecks vs. sever ''
approximation
a reason for us
-lrb- kirshner wins , but it 's close . -rrb-
it 's up to -lrb- watts -rrb- to lend credibility to this strange scenario
typically observant , carefully nuanced and intimate french coming-of-age film that is an encouraging debut feature but has a needlessly downbeat ending that
sy 's
better to do with 94 minutes
becomes the last thing you would expect from a film with this title or indeed from any plympton film : boring .
freaking
drinking twelve beers
even these tales of just seven children seem at times too many , although in reality they are not enough .
three narcissists
is both a snore and utter tripe
, catch-22
the beat of a different drum
of a career curio
give you
begging
a cheap thriller , a dumb comedy
grounds
for all its visual panache and compelling supporting characters , the heart of the film rests in the relationship between sullivan and his son .
, the trip there is a great deal of fun .
is even more embracing than monty ,
boosterism .
the greatest films
'm happy to have seen it --
, you just do n't care whether that cold-hearted snake petrovich -lrb- that would be reno -rrb- gets his comeuppance .
needs more impressionistic
true and heartbreaking
to follow here
stultifying
ayurveda can help us return to a sane regimen of eating , sleeping and stress-reducing contemplation
is so huge that a column of words can not adequately describe co-writer\/director peter jackson 's expanded vision of j.r.r. tolkien 's middle-earth
would imagine , as searching for a quarter in a giant pile of elephant feces ... positively dreadful .
confessions may not be a straightforward bio
amounts to surprisingly little
funniest and
as hannibal would say , yes , ` it 's like having an old friend for dinner ' .
an epic four-hour indian musical about a cricket game could be this good
for a film about one of cinema 's directorial giants
a tireless story
astounding on any number of levels
sketch inspired by the works of john waters and todd solondz , rather than
a completist 's checklist
were --
take a look
has made literature literal without killing its soul -- a feat any thinking person is bound to appreciate
it also leaves you intriguingly contemplative .
while dutifully pulling on heartstrings , directors dean deblois and chris sanders valiantly keep punching up the mix .
and adults will at least have a dream image of the west to savor whenever the film 's lamer instincts are in the saddle .
but its abrupt drop in iq points as it races to the finish line proves simply too discouraging to let slide
sort of a 21st century morality play with a latino hip hop beat
stone iii
a modern theater audience
techniques
diverting -- if predictable --
of one man
you feel guilty about it
that defines and overwhelms the film 's production design
a more measured or polished production ever could
the scenic appeal
family fun
respite
take the warning literally ,
it 's the kind of effectively creepy-scary thriller that has you fixating on a far corner of the screen at times because your nerves just ca n't take it any more .
new friends
the characterizations and dialogue lack depth or complexity , with the ironic exception of scooter .
halloween trip
hip-hop culture in general and
a trifle flat
suffer the dreadfulness of war
wounds
will have fun with
strong and convincing performances
the expectation of laughter has been quashed by whatever obscenity is at hand
here 's my advice , kev .
is just sooooo tired
than fresh
, you know there 's something there .
made a great saturday night live sketch , but a great movie it is not
so poorly
on a job
does n't have to be as a collection of keening and self-mutilating sideshow geeks
-lrb- eileen walsh -rrb-
drug-related
the girls ' confusion and pain
three films
haplessness
payne 's
, direction and timing
a few notches
, it comes off as only occasionally satirical and never fresh .
nice change
united
might not notice the flaws
fuddled
bartlett
repetition
go to a bank manager and
the most unpleasant things
of handiwork
that fails on so many levels
spectacularly beautiful , not to mention mysterious , sensual , emotionally intense , and replete with virtuoso throat-singing .
very tasteful
as broad and cartoonish as the screenplay is , there is an accuracy of observation in the work of the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism .
question an ancient faith
japanese animations
the bland
at most 20 minutes of screen time
minimally satisfying
the master of disguise 24\/7
i know i should n't have laughed , but hey , those farts got to my inner nine-year-old
do n't deserve any oscars
the same should go for movie theaters .
spy kids
learn along
the importance of being earnest movie seems to be missing a great deal of the acerbic repartee of the play . ''
armed with a game supporting cast ,
've ever seen in the many film
beautiful stars
from the classics
does n't figure in the present hollywood program
, let alone conscious of each other 's existence .
there are some laughs in this movie , but williams ' anarchy gets tiresome
in a public restroom
you 're convinced that this mean machine was a decent tv outing that just does n't have big screen magic .
know nothing about the subject
queen of the damned as you might have guessed , makes sorry use of aaliyah in her one and only starring role -- she does little here but point at things that explode into flame
times ,
a reality that is , more often then not , difficult and sad
dough from baby boomer families
the hue
i.q.
she makes a meal of it , channeling kathy baker 's creepy turn as the repressed mother on boston public just as much as 8 women 's augustine
why is this so boring ?
coming-of-age comedy .
to the animation
the absurdity of the premise
best and most unpredictable comedy
, lived experience
the unsettled tenor of that post 9-11 period
the lives of some of the 1.2 million palestinians who live in the crowded cities and refugee camps of gaza
undoubtedly the scariest movie ever made about tattoos .
create enough interest to make up for an unfocused screenplay
than an interested detachment
deckhand
has learned a bit more craft since directing adams
, steven soderbergh 's space opera emerges as a numbingly dull experience .
japan 's wildest filmmaker gives us a crime fighter carrying more emotional baggage than batman ...
's a perfectly acceptable widget
is only fifteen minutes long
the annoying demeanour of its lead character
an opera movie
ze movie starts out so funny , then she is nothing
tormented by his heritage , using his storytelling ability to honor the many faceless victims .
stops being clever and devolves into flashy , vaguely silly overkill .
too interested in jerking off in all its byzantine incarnations to bother pleasuring its audience
attempt to do something different over actually pulling it off
can move beyond the crime-land action genre
that rare family movie --
teenage
adds substantial depth
like a rash
at its worst the screenplay is callow , but
the unexplainable pain
utterly convincing -- and deeply appealing -- as a noble teacher who embraces a strict moral code
gosling creates a staggeringly compelling character , a young man whose sharp intellect is at the very root of his contradictory , self-hating , self-destructive ways
halloween
you giddy
middle-aged moviemaker 's
the rich performances by friel
be way ahead of the plot
never once predictable
diary or documentary
famed charisma
of the cultural elite
box
green threw medical equipment at a window ; not because it was particularly funny
thanks to remarkable performances
new material
lan yu never catches dramatic fire .
accepts nasty behavior and severe flaws as part of the human condition
feeling a part of its grand locations
like the english patient and the unbearable lightness of being , the hours is one of those reputedly `` unfilmable '' novels that has bucked the odds to emerge as an exquisite motion picture in its own right .
stage versions
its aspiration to be a true ` epic '
deliberately unsettling
the whole
those unfamiliar
feels derivative
introverted young men
lazy but
's another retelling of alexandre dumas ' classic .
charlotte 's
sending up
affectionately
to be clever , amusing and unpredictable
conjuring
a rather listless amble
decent
the country bears ' should never have been brought out of hibernation
successful example
tube
grating showcase
on the launching pad
the lively appeal of the last kiss
's all about anakin ... and the lustrous polished visuals rich in color and creativity and , of course , special effect .
of loyalty , courage and dedication
a glorified sitcom , and a long , unfunny one at that
nothing happens , and it happens to flat characters .
some of the most ravaging , gut-wrenching , frightening war scenes since `` saving private ryan ''
66
another unoriginal run
duvall 's
, aaliyah gets at most 20 minutes of screen time .
hilarity
makeup-deep
an afterschool special with costumes by gianni versace
shainberg
that only ever walked the delicate tightrope between farcical and loathsome
a serious work
90
the elizabethans
a central plot that 's peppered with false starts and populated by characters who are nearly impossible to care about
skins ' -rrb- faults are easy to forgive because the intentions are lofty
at the future than `` bladerunner '' and one of the most high-concept sci fi adventures attempted for the screen
the screenplay is callow
magnetic as graham
been a more compelling excuse to pair susan sarandon and goldie hawn
one of the most incoherent features in recent memory .
reign of fire is hardly the most original fantasy film ever made -- beyond road warrior , it owes enormous debts to aliens and every previous dragon drama -- but that barely makes it any less entertaining .
uses humor and a heartfelt conviction to tell a story about discovering your destination in life
series '
plain dumb
soft
riding with the inherent absurdity of ganesh 's rise
the young woman 's infirmity and her naive dreams
proves that not only blockbusters pollute the summer movie pool .
for the music
completely satisfying
it 's a shame the marvelous first 101 minutes have to be combined with the misconceived final 5 .
festival circuit
says ,
'd expect
, watery tones
of the great submarine stories
near virtuosity
the full story of jonah 's despair -- in all its agonizing , catch-22 glory --
by mendes
barely registering a blip on the radar screen of 2002
kittenish
may not touch the planet 's skin , but understands the workings of its spirit .
is spooky and subtly in love with myth
bombards the viewer with so many explosions
an entertaining documentary that freshly considers arguments the bard 's immortal plays were written by somebody else .
leaving
desperate
falling into the hollywood trap
adrift , bentley and hudson stare and sniffle , respectively , as ledger attempts , in vain , to prove that movie-star intensity can overcome bad hair design .
a thankless situation
in a young woman 's clothes
an exquisite motion picture
, safe conduct is anything but languorous .
above
emotionally desiccated
all of orlean 's themes
inane and awful
a culture of people who sadly are at hostile odds with one another through recklessness and retaliation
a purposefully reductive movie -- which may be why it 's so successful at lodging itself in the brain
are uniformly good
the benjamins that 's hard to resist
femme fatale
beautiful , aching sadness
when illustrating the demons bedevilling the modern masculine journey
was unable to reproduce the special spark between the characters that made the first film such a delight .
there 's a little violence and lots of sex in a bid to hold our attention , but
brightly optimistic
its depiction of the lives of the papin sister
lovely trifle
very meticulously
disquieting and thought-provoking film
young hanks and fisk , who vaguely resemble their celebrity parents , bring fresh good looks and an ease in front of the camera to the work .
, the characters never seem to match the power of their surroundings .
beat by a country mile
franco is an excellent choice for the walled-off but combustible hustler
demeo
gives voice
the visuals and enveloping sounds
illustrating the merits of fighting hard for something that really matters
action-packed an experience as a ringside seat
permitting its characters more
wattage
creeps into your heart .
, it irrigates our souls .
nuanced pic
-- considering just
saigon in 1952
novelist
this woefully hackneyed movie , directed by scott kalvert ,
suspense , intriguing characters and bizarre bank robberies , plus
has a compelling story to tell
to the 51st power , more
beat version
has the air of a surprisingly juvenile lark , a pop-influenced prank whose charms are immediately apparent and wear thin with repetition .
less a story than an inexplicable nightmare , right down to the population
will find the new scenes interesting
a chance to learn , to grow , to travel
from both a great and a terrible story , mr. nelson has made a film that is an undeniably worthy and devastating experience .
outside the group
typical hollywood war-movie stuff
had , lost , and
is a movie so
one big laugh ,
cheats on itself and retreats to comfortable territory
, the movie 's wildly careening tone and an extremely flat lead performance do little to salvage this filmmaker 's flailing reputation .
sprung
some of the most not
a few gut-busting laughs
in `` unfaithful
zoe clarke-williams 's lackluster thriller `` new best friend ''
significantly different -lrb- and better -rrb- than most films
drugs , avarice and damaged dreams
sticky and
sometimes this ` blood ' seems as tired as its protagonist ... still , the pulse never disappears entirely , and the picture crosses the finish line winded but still game .
transparently hypocritical work
deeply biased , and wholly designed to make you feel guilty about ignoring what the filmmakers clearly believe
suspect it might deliver again and again
the verdict : two bodies and hardly a laugh between them .
represents glossy hollywood at its laziest
a movie that tells stories that work -- is charming , is moving
imitating
prove too convoluted for fun-seeking summer audiences
enjoyable documentary .
silver and robert zemeckis
poetically states at one point in this movie that we `` do n't care about the truth . ''
kevin bray
boiled
in terms of its style , the movie is in a class by itself
the most entertaining monster movies
, cold effect
wasted minutes of sandler
director to watch
the action here is unusually tame , the characters are too simplistic to maintain interest , and the plot offers few surprises
coming-of-age tale
miss heist -- only to have it all go wrong
except when the fantastic kathy bates turns up
are rendered with such clarity that it 's as if it all happened only yesterday
convince me
a return
funny , `` dead circus performer '' funny
the otherwise calculated artifice that defines and overwhelms the film 's production design
has done too much
as darkly funny , energetic
engrossing melodrama
they 're just a couple of cops in copmovieland , these two , but in narc , they find new routes through a familiar neighborhood
skin
spend their time
was once an amoral assassin just
, the film is every bit as fascinating as it is flawed .
a woman 's point-of-view
slow , predictable and not very amusing
is a barely adequate babysitter for older kids
won --
has there
be swept up in invincible and overlook its drawbacks
mendes and
90 minutes trying figure out whether or not some cocky pseudo-intellectual kid has intentionally left college or was killed
forrest gump
this is cruel , misanthropic stuff with only weak claims to surrealism and black comedy .
its steadfast refusal to set up a dualistic battle between good and evil
speculation ,
when the casting call for this movie went out , it must have read ` seeking anyone with acting ambition but no sense of pride or shame . '
hop beat
eroticism
to enjoy on a computer
dissipated
an admirable
bygone
that extensive post-production
another silly hollywood action film , one among a multitude of simple-minded
funny , sexy , devastating and incurably romantic
many went to see the attraction for the sole reason that it was hot outside and there was air conditioning inside
at best this is a film for the under-7 crowd .
with a simple message
throwaway references to faith and rainbows to plant smile-button faces on that segment of the populace that made a walk to remember a niche hit
that rare creature -- an action hero with table manners , and one who proves that elegance is more than tattoo deep
pee-related sight gags that might even cause tom green a grimace ; still , myer 's energy and the silliness of it all eventually prevail
in favor of
the star and everyone else involved had their hearts in the right place .
of a mixed bag
proves to be a compelling
of oral storytelling frozen onto film
in concert
seems embarrassed
hates its characters
on the west bank , joseph cedar 's time
by ferrera and ontiveros
of the eccentric and the strange
for only 71 minutes
an affable but undernourished romantic comedy
schneidermeister ... makin ' a fool of himself ...
intellect
the stops
to salvage this filmmaker 's flailing reputation
less ambitious
committed performances
there 's undeniable enjoyment to be had from films crammed with movie references , but the fun wears thin -- then out -- when there 's nothing else happening
uneventful
is just a corny examination of a young actress trying to find her way
accidental
guard !
it must be in the genes .
has dreamed up such blatant and sickening product placement in a movie .
they succeed merrily at their noble endeavor .
close to justifying the hype that surrounded its debut at the sundance film festival
this one has
of urgent questions
but above all
that , in the simple telling , proves simultaneously harrowing and uplifting
smiling for the camera
, no one can hear you snore
of monte cristo
has the rare capability to soothe and break your heart with a single stroke .
does an impressive job of relating the complicated history of the war
cheeky
a film that should be relegated to a dark video store corner is somehow making its way instead to theaters .
express
even more unmentionable subjects seem like mere splashing around in the muck
in my ears
music and metaphor
twist
you cold
the process of trimming the movie to an expeditious 84 minutes
strives to be more ,
from a projector 's lens
's rarely as moronic as some campus gross-out films .
of the kind they
simply stupid ,
insightfully written , delicately performed
that has finally found the right vent -lrb- accurate
strategic
shout , ` hey ,
is a subversive element to this disney cartoon , providing unexpected fizzability
with really poor comedic writing
blade runner , and total recall
a war-ravaged land
casual moviegoer
reid
sporadic bursts of liveliness ,
beauty , grace and
as a painful elegy and sobering cautionary tale
within
the whole talking-animal thing is grisly .
go over the top and movies that do n't care about being stupid
that just seem like a bad idea from frame one
is interesting to see where one 's imagination will lead when given the opportunity
stay with the stage versions , however , which bite cleaner , and deeper
glucose
, it is almost a good movie
has a tremendous , offbeat sense of style and humor that suggests he was influenced by some of the filmmakers who have directed him , especially the coen brothers and steven soderbergh
the importance of being earnest movie
of all the period 's volatile romantic lives
two crimes from which many of us have not yet recovered
that drifts aimlessly for 90 minutes before lodging in the cracks of that ever-growing category
possible
unifying
game cast
a domestic melodrama with weak dialogue and biopic
this sucker
next inevitable incarnation
incredibly captivating
is a brilliantly played , deeply unsettling experience .
at a figure whose legacy had begun to bronze
this rough trade punch-and-judy act did n't play well then and it plays worse now
oops
, false dawns , real dawns , comic relief
look at and not a hollywood product
the long and eventful spiritual journey of the guru who helped
the arduous journey of a sensitive young girl through a series of foster homes and a fierce struggle to pull free from her dangerous and domineering mother
strongly present some profound social commentary
yet another entry in the sentimental oh-those-wacky-brits genre that was ushered in by the full monty and is still straining to produce another smash hit .
on a high note
brims with passion : for words , for its eccentric , accident-prone characters , and for the crazy things that keep people going in this crazy life
we were soldiers to be remembered by
the spell they cast is n't the least bit mesmerizing
flying
by its end offers a ray of hope to the refugees able to look ahead and resist living in a past
a way anyone
too stagey
the gum
the movie is n't painfully bad , something to be ` fully experienced ' ; it 's just tediously bad , something to be fully forgotten .
mediocre
climb
clout
us to see samira makhmalbaf as a very distinctive sensibility , working to develop her own film language with conspicuous success
matrix
their characters ' suffering
shoot themselves in the feet with cop flick cliches like an oily arms dealer , squad car pile-ups and the requisite screaming captain
could easily
are blunt and challenging and
poetic force and
hiv\/aids is far from being yesterday 's news
so grainy and rough
maggots
ratchets
as artificial and soulless
any enjoyment will be hinge from a personal threshold of watching sad but endearing characters do extremely unconventional things .
it goes nowhere
writer-director haneke
enjoyable ...
, glaring and unforgettable .
is manufactured
totalitarian themes
a sexy , surprising romance ... idemoto and kim make a gorgeous pair ... their scenes brim with sexual possibility and emotional danger .
feature-length
nicholas nickleby '' is a perfect family film to take everyone to since there 's no new `` a christmas carol '' out in the theaters this year .
it leers , offering next to little insight into its intriguing subject .
sorvino 's
the canon
that 's where this film should have remained
for kids or their parents
the solution to another
neo-augustinian theology :
whose idea
american action-adventure buffs , but
`` sorority boys '' was funnier
traditionally plotted popcorn thriller
it absorbs all manner of lame entertainment
a train car to drive through
is long on narrative and -lrb- too -rrb- short on action
calculus
of honest poetry
can inspire a few kids not to grow up to be greedy
if you do n't laugh
credit that we believe that that 's exactly what these two people need to find each other
have yielded such a flat , plodding picture
times
morgen
flat-out amusing , sometimes endearing and often fabulous , with a solid cast , noteworthy characters , delicious dialogue and a wide supply of effective sight gags .
add
becomes just another voyeuristic spectacle , to be consumed and forgotten
usually associated with the better private schools
ram dass
on your face
fried
the sensational true-crime hell-jaunt purists might like and more experimental in its storytelling -lrb- though no less horrifying for it -rrb-
some for the small screen
the core in a film you will never forget -- that you should never forget
is pretty funny now and then without in any way demeaning its subjects
takes few chances and manages to insult the intelligence of everyone in the audience
too much like an infomercial for ram dass 's latest book aimed at the boomer
pull -lrb- s -rrb- off the rare trick of recreating not only
stories work
's hollywood counterparts
detailed story about newcomers in a strange new world
never come up with an adequate reason why we should pay money for what we can get on television for free .
the charm of revolution os
as a classic movie franchise
the picture runs a mere 84 minutes
elling
a very good viewing alternative
of extraordinary journalism
is playful but highly studied and dependent for its success on a patient viewer
as its larger themes
crafted but
stupid ,
orbits
frighten and
french realism
oscar-caliber performances
is that for the most part , the film is deadly dull .
elevates the material above pat inspirational status and gives it a sturdiness and solidity that we 've long associated with washington the actor .
purdy 's
may just scare the pants off you .
over a late-inning twist that just does n't make sense
about compassion , sacrifice , and christian love
absurd plot twists
acted and directed , it 's clear that washington most certainly has a new career ahead of him
to his people
chase , explosion or gunfight
flat-out amusing , sometimes endearing
production values & christian bale 's charisma make up for a derivative plot
of thoughtful , subjective filmmaking
they 're going through the motions , but the zip is gone .
those movies that catches you up in something bigger than yourself
knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written ,
no amount of good acting
de niro and
's changed the male academic from a lower-class brit to an american , a choice that upsets the novel 's exquisite balance and shreds the fabric of the film
a potent chemistry
, derivative , wildly gruesome
the script by david koepp is perfectly serviceable and because he gives the story some soul ... he elevates the experience to a more mythic level
while this film has an ` a ' list cast and some strong supporting players , the tale -- like its central figure , vivi -- is just a little bit hard to love .
director chris wedge and screenwriters michael berg , michael j. wilson and peter ackerman
gag sequence
in mostly
cartoon adventure
to be the 21st century 's new `` conan ''
high-octane jolts
backdrops
a powerful , chilling , and affecting study
inspired dialogue bits
mystery .
yet lacking about everything
prettiest
are terribly wasted .
see on showtime 's ` red shoe diaries
a sense
the jokes are sophomoric , stereotypes are sprinkled everywhere and
some elements of it really blow the big one , but
their personalities
ramsay is clearly extraordinarily talented
could n't recommend this film more
bible parables and
the balance between the fantastic and the believable
continuity and progression
for a movie audience
to opera
cheese-laced
this junk that 's tv sitcom material at best
roberts wannabe
of denmark 's dogma movement
this nicholas nickleby finds itself in reduced circumstances --
the rising place that would set it apart from other deep south stories
i ca n't remember a single name responsible for it
about a 12-year-old welsh boy more curious
is so large it 's altman-esque
, bloody and mean
a medium-grade network sitcom -- mostly inoffensive
compare notes about their budding amours
looks much more like a cartoon in the end
it establishes its ominous mood and tension swiftly
great game
while serving sara does have a long way to go before it reaches the level of crudity in the latest austin powers extravaganza , there 's nothing here to match that movie 's intermittent moments of inspiration .
the movie is widely seen and debated with appropriate ferocity and thoughtfulness
in the face of a loss that shatters her cheery and tranquil suburban life
at either the obviousness of it all or its stupidity or maybe even its inventiveness
we 've seen the hippie-turned-yuppie plot before , but there 's an enthusiastic charm in fire that makes the formula fresh again
is fantastic
reassures us that he will once again be an honest and loving one .
the shrill side ,
to reality
snapping it might have held my attention , but as it stands i
politics , power and
becomes more and more frustrating as the film goes on .
compassion , sacrifice , and
stern
film a must for everyone from junior scientists to grown-up fish lovers
as an unusual biopic and document of male swingers in the playboy era
-lrb- russell -rrb- makes good b movies -lrb- the mask , the blob -rrb- , and the scorpion king more than ably meets those standards .
accessible to a chosen few
want to see over and over again
statements and dime-store ruminations
fresh-squeezed
snooze
has died
sudsy set-up
strong finish
is generally mean-spirited
powerpuff
if you have nothing better to do with 94 minutes
unusual homes
's quest to find an old flame .
from a 60-second homage
you may ask
quite a nosedive from alfred hitchcock 's imaginative flight
used to make movies
filled with unlikable , spiteful idiots
hopeful
despite a quieter middle section
thoughtful , emotional movie experience
with one demographic while
robert harmon 's
nice belgian waffle
by any comedy
fast and funny , an action cartoon that 's suspenseful enough for older kids but not too scary for the school-age crowd
good things
starts out with tremendous promise
inside you
gone wild
all manner of drag queen , bearded lady and lactating hippie
this orange has some juice , but it 's far from fresh-squeezed .
the powerful success
my wife 's plotting is nothing special ; it 's the delivery that matters here .
already-shallow
the expression
a triumph of emotionally and narratively complex filmmaking .
crudup 's anchoring performance
the proper conviction
what is left of the scruffy , dopey old hanna-barbera charm
such a wildly uneven hit-and-miss enterprise
street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches , gratuitous violence ,
steaming , visceral heaps
captives
are the trademark of several of his performances
the high-concept scenario soon proves preposterous , the acting is robotically italicized , and truth-in-advertising hounds take note : there 's very little hustling on view .
an awful lot like life -- gritty
forte
centered around a public bath house
is the fact that there is nothing distinguishing in a randall wallace film .
of burger 's desire to make some kind of film
who has reached puberty actually finding the characters in slackers or their antics amusing , let alone funny
that actually tell a story worth caring about
thick as mud
a solid cast ,
despite hoffman 's best efforts , wilson remains a silent , lumpish cipher ; his encounters reveal nothing about who he is or who he was before
the triviality
low-budget movie
of a horror spoof , which they is n't
does n't live up to material
very talented young actors
-lrb- dawson leery did what ?!? -rrb-
the most hardhearted scrooge
splashing
nair 's cast is so large it 's altman-esque , but she deftly spins the multiple stories in a vibrant and intoxicating fashion
water-born
watercolor background
latches
panorama and roiling pathos
emotional motivation
unoriginal terms
answered
not particularly flattering spotlight
in its details
it adds up to big box office bucks all but guaranteed .
trots out the video he took of the family vacation to stonehenge
make up for a derivative plot
warm , fuzzy feeling
dvd
a solid piece of journalistic work that draws a picture of a man for whom political expedience became a deadly foreign policy
is probably the funniest person in the film , which gives you an idea just how bad it was .
indie comedy
having had all its vital essence scooped out and discarded
nearly subliminally
the character he plays
after one gets the feeling that the typical hollywood disregard for historical truth and realism is at work here
my big fat greek wedding look
a lot more bluster than bite
logic
limited and so embellished by editing that there 's really not much of a sense of action
one of the funniest motion pictures of the year ,
, done
little revision works
long-faced sad sack
his own work
film something
is so thoughtlessly assembled .
just a bunch
pure finesse
most about god is great
the whole affair , true story or not , feels incredibly hokey ... -lrb- it -rrb- comes off like a hallmark commercial .
attal 's hang-ups surrounding infidelity are so old-fashioned and , dare i say , outdated ,
, snide and prejudice .
johnny
is messy , murky , unsatisfying
was at least funny
only god speaks to the press
unattractive or odorous
, even after the most awful acts are committed , is an overwhelming sadness that feels as if it has made its way into your very bloodstream .
, it 's really little more than a particularly slanted , gay s\/m fantasy , enervating and deadeningly drawn-out .
perfectly competent and
critics need a good laugh , too
, the satire is weak .
thinks the film is just as much a document about him as it is about the subject .
seems a disappointingly thin slice of lower-class london life ; despite the title ... amounts to surprisingly little
aims for the toilet and scores a direct hit
make it as much fun as reading an oversized picture book before bedtime .
give it a millisecond of thought
if you open yourself up to mr. reggio 's theory of this imagery as the movie 's set ... it can impart an almost visceral sense of dislocation and change .
well worth revisiting
trusted audiences
but very pleasing at its best moments
listen to
ca n't quite maintain its initial momentum , but remains sporadically funny throughout
amok
snow , flames and shadows
for sitting through it
simone ,
a headline-fresh thriller set among orthodox jews on the west bank , joseph cedar 's time
his fellow survivors
down is one of those movies .
speedy swan dive
there 's nothing wrong with that if the film is well-crafted and this one is
has said plenty about how show business has infiltrated every corner of society -- and not always for the better .
gets his comeuppance
bursting with incident , and
value choices
noticeable
retaining an integrity and refusing to compromise his vision
of artifice and purpose
cheatfully filmed martial arts
i guess i come from a broken family
featured in this film
you 'll leave the theater wondering why these people mattered
well done and perfectly
own precious life
the window , along with the hail of bullets , none of which ever seem to hit
familiar issues , like racism and homophobia , in a fresh way
perfect for a ballplayer
ordeal
committed to film
take on the soullessness of work
none-too-funny
bittersweet israeli documentary
might soon be looking for a sign
a teleprompter
on both sides of the atlantic
the heart of the boy
feel nostalgia for movies you grew up with
to care about them
clamorous approach
the folly of changing taste and attitude
gloomy
the existence
wide-awake
her pure fantasy character
small favors
filled with strange and wonderful creatures
quiet , decisive moments
dullest irish pub scenes
it 's not a particularly good film
maudlin or tearful
conned
slap her - she 's not funny !
the hot chick
find ourselves surprised at how much we care about the story
damaged
but completely
it 's leaden and predictable
an action hero with table manners , and
's stuffy and pretentious in a give-me-an-oscar kind of way
like the excruciating end of days , collateral damage presents schwarzenegger as a tragic figure ,
tale probes
land , people and narrative flow
scratching your head than hiding under your seat
called the best korean film of 2002
sad aristocrat
educational
with `` courage '' pinned to its huckster lapel while a yellow streak a mile wide decorates its back
in the details
of the great crimes
remain curious about each other against all odds
is terrific as rachel
keening
earnest try
devices
the author 's devotees will probably find it fascinating ;
both overstuffed and undernourished
a lot to chew on ,
capitalizes
sending the audience straight to hell
what a bewilderingly brilliant and entertaining movie
and likeable characters
unrelenting bleak insistence
we 've got something pretty damn close
have a good time
waters it down ,
overstuffed and undernourished
insinuating ,
be far more interesting to the soderbergh faithful than it will be to the casual moviegoer who might be lured in by julia roberts
sad but
evade elaborate surveillance technologies
the old block
thin and scattered
is worth a look
the treat of the title
reveals his martial artistry
some comic sparks
is a movie that will stimulate hours of post viewing discussion , if only to be reminded of who did what to whom and why
carol kane
calculated
imponderably stilted and self-consciously arty movie
represents an engaging and intimate first feature by a talented director to watch
be as bored watching morvern callar as the characters are in it
look american angst in the eye and
movie that leaves vague impressions and a nasty aftertaste but little clear memory of its operational mechanics
this girl-meets-girl love story
whimsical
to make you
the looseness of the piece
brain strain
's also built on a faulty premise , one it follows into melodrama and silliness .
remains unfulfilled
energy it 's documenting
i say it twice
than challenging
little crossover appeal to those without much interest in the elizabethans -lrb- as well as rank frustration from those in the know about rubbo 's dumbed-down tactics -rrb-
slap-happy series
herzog 's works
by a movie
sendak nor
spirits
bursts with a goofy energy previous disney films only used for a few minutes here and there
the non-fan
fuhrman
a tighter editorial process
go far enough in its humor or stock ideas
as much as it gives out
it 's a smart , funny look at an arcane area of popular culture , and if it is n't entirely persuasive , it does give exposure to some talented performers .
tatters
unexpectedly insightful
maid in manhattan might not look so appealing on third or fourth viewing down the road ...
disoriented but occasionally
for that matter , shrek -rrb-
could fit all of pootie tang in between its punchlines
most devastating flaw
receives
assured , vital and well wrought
even categorize this as a smutty guilty pleasure
such a delight
, parker exposes the limitations of his skill and the basic flaws in his vision . '
sad schlock merchant
clooney 's
much of the film with a creepy and dead-on performance
the scriptwriters are no less a menace to society than the film 's characters .
the right b-movie frame of mind
clearly suffers from dyslexia
leaves viewers out in the cold and undermines some phenomenal performances .
reel\/real
romp that 's always fun to watch .
it 's hard to imagine acting that could be any flatter .
could be considered a funny little film .
is surprisingly brilliant
tezuka 's status as both the primary visual influence
woven together handsomely , recalling sixties ' rockumentary milestones from lonely boy to do n't look back .
to hollywood teenage movies that slather clearasil over the blemishes of youth
pauline & paulette
as its characters
to unspool
swim
its attempts to humanize its subject
to improve things by making the movie go faster
because the cast is so engagingly messing around like slob city reductions of damon runyon crooks
well-made b movie
amari has dressed up this little parable in a fairly irresistible package full of privileged moments and memorable performances .
the publishing world
delicate canon
incoherent jumble
lame sweet home
logically
bella
's at least watchable
allow us to forget most of the film 's problems
emotional recovery
hype
deeper and
fierce lesson
can connect and express their love for each other
the characters are too strange and dysfunctional , tom included , to ever get under the skin
normally
throughout all the tumult , a question comes to mind : so why is this so boring ?
's often
responsible for this illuminating comedy
like antonia
predictable
stakes out
talking fish
suddenly wake up
super-stupid
making it one of the year 's most enjoyable releases
a hollywood studio
directed action sequences and some of the worst dialogue in recent memory .
into its country conclusion '
does rescue -lrb- the funk brothers -rrb- from motown 's shadows .
markedly inactive film
try too hard to be mythic
in a romance
adams just copies from various sources -- good sources , bad mixture
would have a hard time sitting through this one .
10 or 15 minutes could be cut and
big metaphorical wave
in between
a fairly enjoyable mixture of longest yard ... and the 1999 guy ritchie caper lock stock and two smoking barrels .
about explosions and death and spies
like mopping up
the depicted events dramatic , funny and poignant
may just scare the pants off you
the plot ,
on loss and loneliness
so necessary
horror movies
da tay !
a scruffy giannini
conveying despair and love
the greatness
strangely believable
might have done
the spirits
offer any new insight
noble , trembling incoherence
has felt , or will feel someday
have learned some sort of lesson
maternal fury
a skillful fisher
pretty tattered old carousel
do it
kids flck
the fly
forgive the film its flaws
shakespeare parallels
's a barely tolerable slog over well-trod ground .
gibson 's braveheart as well as the recent pearl harbor
limps
monday
this crazy life
this orange has some juice , but
exactly what you 'd expect from a guy named kaos .
fu pictures
deeper , more direct connection
idling
movie-esque
their feces
fore
watch as his character awakens to the notion that to be human is eventually to have to choose
as the filmmakers look down on their working-class subjects from their lofty perch , that finally makes sex with strangers , which opens today in the new york metropolitan area , so distasteful
perfectly acceptable
cunningham 's
is still able to create an engaging story that keeps you guessing at almost every turn
kiddie-oriented stinker
there 's a bit of thematic meat on the bones of queen of the damned , as its origins in an anne rice novel dictate ,
need the company of others
remembering
clever and insightful
overcome adversity
this is no `` waterboy ! ''
'll just
psychology
yet another genre exercise , gangster no. 1 is as generic as its title .
the power of polanski 's film
he or she
ww ii
a gross-out quota for an anticipated audience demographic
in a dead-end existence
the movie does such an excellent job of critiquing itself at every faltering half-step of its development that criticizing feels more like commiserating .
rival vintage looney tunes
it 's hard to quibble with a flick boasting this many genuine cackles , but notorious c.h.o. still feels like a promising work-in-progress
allowing us to find the small , human moments
wallace 's
helpful
of good intentions
's missing in murder by numbers
an estrogen opera
in search of a better movie experience
some of the more overtly silly dialogue would sink laurence olivier
with a sense of wonder
that is n't this painfully forced , false and fabricated
to keep it from floating away
extended short
the photographer 's
yeah
the sizzle
swaying back and forth as it cradles its characters , veiling tension beneath otherwise tender movements
on third or fourth viewing
very human need
juliet\/west side story territory
anne de marcken and marilyn freeman
's a lousy one at that .
lies in the utter cuteness of stuart and margolo .
fluff stuffed with enjoyable performances
many tense scenes in trapped
satisfyingly scarifying , fresh and old-fashioned at the same time .
to aliens and every previous dragon drama
e-graveyard
is the score ,
morality , family , and
more of a career curio than a major work
watching austin powers in goldmember is like binging on cotton candy .
no , i do n't know why steven seagal is considered a star , nor why he keeps being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good or make any money .
a formula family tearjerker
empty , ugly exercise
bjarne
some of the filmmakers who have directed him , especially the coen brothers and steven soderbergh
one of the world 's most fascinating stories
the movie is gorgeously made , but it is also somewhat shallow and art-conscious
showcases tom hanks as a depression era hit-man in this dark tale of revenge .
coming
candy and
of the american war
distracts
a ham-fisted sermon
ironic manifestation
misfortune
makes us watch as his character awakens to the notion that to be human is eventually to have to choose
a very familiar tale ,
mixed bag
until the bitter end
director charles stone iii applies more detail to the film 's music than to the story line
his -lrb- nelson 's -rrb- screenplay needs some serious re-working to show more of the dilemma , rather than have his characters stage shouting
youthful , out-to-change-the-world aggressiveness
they 're just a couple of cops in copmovieland , these two
the woodman seems to have directly influenced this girl-meets-girl love story , but even more reassuring is how its makers actually seem to understand what made allen 's romantic comedies so pertinent and enduring .
no man has gone before
except that it goes on for at least 90 more minutes and , worse , that you have to pay if you want to see it
gets bogged down by an overly sillified plot and stop-and-start pacing .
unlikely release
's superficial and unrealized
that casts an odd , rapt spell
manages a neat trick ,
is -rrb- a fascinating character , and deserves a better vehicle than this facetious smirk of a movie .
fails to give his audience a single character worth rooting for -lrb- or worth rooting against , for that matter -rrb-
human interaction
all the story gives us is flashing red lights , a rattling noise , and a bump on the head
buy the impetus
enormously entertaining
sia lacks visual flair .
a golden book
dumb and cheesy
the off-the-wall dialogue
a grand picture of an era
thi kim
of his previous works
the pleasure of read my lips
drama
freddy gets molested by a dog
truly come to care about the main characters and
was the unfulfilling , incongruous , `` wait a second
's actually too sincere
fabulously funny
is fatal for a film that relies on personal relationships
this is not a retread of `` dead poets ' society . ''
own most damning censure
make the film relevant today ,
all that heaven allows '' and `` imitation
's better than mid-range steven seagal , but not as sharp as jet li on rollerblades
produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by joel schumacher
romp pile
life 's wonderment
of its critical backlash and more
of immaculately composed shots of patch adams quietly freaking out
transporting
is that those responsible did n't cut their losses -- and ours -- and retitle it the adventures of direct-to-video nash , and send it to its proper home .
powerful and reasonably fulfilling
sure which is worse : the poor acting by the ensemble cast , the flat dialogue by vincent r. nebrida or the gutless direction by laurice guillen
halfway through this picture i was beginning to hate it
happy together shoots for -lrb- and misses -rrb-
the uninspired scripts , acting and direction never rise above the level of an after-school tv special
're not supposed to take it seriously
it was an honest effort and if you want to see a flick about telemarketers this one will due
in full frontal
scenery , vibe and all -- the cinematic equivalent of a big , tender hug
hear about suffering afghan refugees on the news
... grows decidedly flimsier with its many out-sized , out of character and logically porous action set pieces .
is sorely lacking
any viewer forced to watch him try out so many complicated facial expressions
felt emotions can draw people together across the walls that might otherwise separate them
more timely than its director could ever have dreamed
a funeral and bridget jones 's diary
themed
satiric fire and
they are actually movie folk
you may never again be able to look at a red felt sharpie pen without disgust , a thrill , or the giggles .
begin
to suffer '
releasing a film with the word ` dog ' in its title in january lends itself to easy jokes and insults ,
mandel holland 's direction is uninspired , and his scripting unsurprising ,
the kids in the house
if the movie were all comedy
is the case of a pregnant premise being wasted by a script that takes few chances and manages to insult the intelligence of everyone in the audience .
, preachy soap opera
ends up being neither
definite
the ford administration 's complicity
writing , skewed characters , and
chilly predecessor
motives
an exhausting family drama about a porcelain empire and just as hard a flick as its subject matter .
throws one
sole reason
the most triumphant performances of vanessa redgrave 's career
not once in the rush to save the day did i become very involved in the proceedings ; to me , it was just a matter of ` eh . '
as tawdry trash
it 's hard to stop watching
this bond film
engaging comedy
the underworld urban angst is derivative of martin scorsese 's taxi driver and goodfellas , but this film speaks for itself .
absorbing drama that reveals the curse of a self-hatred instilled by rigid social mores
is gone , replaced by the forced funniness found in the dullest kiddie flicks .
is still good fun .
them time and space to convince us of that all on their own
about their daily activities
inflate
ever committed to film .
into the exxon zone
the band performances
time of favor presents us with an action movie that actually has a brain .
show business has infiltrated every corner of society -- and not always for the better
seems to have cared much about any aspect of it , from its cheesy screenplay to the grayish quality of its lighting to its last-minute , haphazard theatrical release
wang at the forefront of china 's sixth generation of film makers
runs a good race , one that will have you at the edge of your seat for long stretches .
emerges in the movie , using a plot that could have come from an animated-movie screenwriting textbook
olympia , wash.
late-summer
, sitting through dahmer 's two hours amounts to little more than punishment .
the rising place never quite justifies its own existence .
perhaps it 's cliche to call the film ` refreshing
is predictable in the reassuring manner of a beautifully sung holiday carol .
and plastic knickknacks
his zeal to squeeze the action and our emotions into the all-too-familiar dramatic arc of the holocaust escape story
gets harder and harder to understand her choices
tosses
are so well realized that you may forget all about the original conflict , just like the movie does
whole slo-mo , double-pistoled , ballistic-pyrotechnic hong kong action
most folks
tightly
is too optimistic a title .
for the audience
result in a movie that works against itself
the overall fabric is hypnotic ,
a nearly 21\/2 hours , the film is way too indulgent .
present an unflinching look
troupe broken lizard 's
somewhat hermetic
cautionary
the magic
cusack
uhhh
a powerful sequel
realism , crisp storytelling and
rejects
this jumbled mess
suited to video-viewing
the color sense of stuart little 2 is its most immediate and most obvious pleasure
overcome the cultural moat surrounding its ludicrous and contrived plot
wind up using them as punching bags
by which time
, but i believe a movie can be mindless without being the peak of all things insipid
about ``
for the gifted
maid in manhattan might not look so appealing on third or fourth viewing down the road
you will likely prefer to keep on watching .
with a budget
sickening product placement
spends more time with schneider than with newcomer mcadams , even though her performance is more interesting -lrb- and funnier -rrb- than his .
comes to no good
could have -- should have -- been allowed
the last
no special effects , and
uses a lot of quick cutting and blurry step-printing to goose things up
it is twice as bestial but half as funny .
the sum
the film has some of the best special effects ever
in a summer overrun with movies dominated by cgi aliens and super heroes , it revigorates the mind to see a feature that concentrates on people , a project in which the script and characters hold sway .
an iraqi factory poised to receive a un inspector
this film
seems to be coasting
'70s american sports movie
many definitions of ` time waster '
run for cover
with its unflinching gaze a measure of faith in the future
devito 's
demonic doings
of pun and entendre and its attendant
the wild thornberrys movie has all the sibling rivalry and general family chaos to which anyone can relate .
his showboating wise-cracker stock persona sure is getting old .
while he talks
needing
such a potentially sudsy set-up
ache with sadness -lrb- the way chekhov is funny -rrb- , profound without ever being self-important
most consumers of lo mein and general tso 's chicken barely give a thought to the folks who prepare and deliver it , so , hopefully , this film will attach a human face to all those little steaming cartons .
, it 's also somewhat clumsy .
newfoundland
ourside the theatre roger might be intolerable company , but
if you are willing to do this
of ` fatal attraction ' for the teeny-bopper set
i have always appreciated a smartly written motion picture , and , whatever flaws igby goes down may possess , it is undeniably that
because we 're never sure if ohlinger 's on the level or merely
and pasta-fagioli comedy
of life and loss
than a hollow tribute
gain
that deserves more than a passing twinkle
blend together as they become distant memories .
if i could have looked into my future and saw how bad this movie was
can be viewed as pure composition and form --
familiar rise-and-fall tale
one academy award winning actor
the only
that we would pay a considerable ransom not to be looking at
whose friendship is severely tested by bad luck and their own immaturity
farrelly brothers '
really sets the film apart is debrauwer 's refusal to push the easy emotional buttons
decent attempt
just too
is plenty of fun for all .
full , chilling advantage
mergers
with film noir and action flicks
presiding over the end of cinema as we know it and another night of delightful hand shadows
is a pan-american movie ,
seem motivated by nothing short of dull , brain-deadening hangover .
was that movie nothing more than a tepid exercise in trotting out a formula that worked five years ago but has since lost its fizz
groan and
if nothing else
the romance with ryder
with others
you ca n't believe anyone would really buy this stuff .
in your hands
it is an engaging and exciting narrative of man confronting the demons of his own fear and paranoia
without beauty or humor
of the huge economic changes sweeping modern china
feature film debut
reunion mixer
the highest power
almost senseless
if this sappy script was the best the contest received , those rejected must have been astronomically bad .
happy to have seen it
i laughed so much that i did n't mind
come when various characters express their quirky inner selves
the pairing does sound promising in theory ... but
-- far more often than the warfare itself --
whether her personal odyssey trumps the carnage that claims so many lives around her
as its director 's diabolical debut , mad cows
unflappable '50s dignity
has the potential for touched by an angel simplicity
devoid of interesting characters or even a halfway intriguing plot
ryan meets his future wife and makes his start at the cia
m. night shyamalan
who at times lift the material from its well-meaning clunkiness
most good-hearted
about the characters
she of the impossibly long limbs and sweetly conspiratorial smile
most of the actors involved
granger
important
a great companion piece
forget you 've been to the movies .
in his chilling , unnerving film
a lackluster script and substandard performances
able to find better entertainment
then you 're at the right film .
is a tired one
loony melodramatic denouement
have already
merely pretentious --
wilco fans will have a great time , and the movie should win the band a few new converts , too
's not very good
bringing you
a young american
visceral and dangerously honest revelations
a movie that ca n't get sufficient distance from leroy 's
- i also wanted a little alien as a friend !
is good news to anyone who 's fallen under the sweet , melancholy spell of this unique director 's previous films
impossible to care
its use of the thriller form to examine the labyrinthine ways in which people 's lives cross and change , buffeted by events seemingly out of their control , is intriguing , provocative stuff .
to be a new yorker --
a period story about a catholic boy who tries to help a jewish friend
applauded
heidi 's
colorfully
need to find each other
set in the world of lingerie models and bar dancers in the midwest that held my interest precisely because it did n't try to
zhao
chop
lackluster script
the darling
there are n't many conclusive answers in the film , but
the quality of neil burger 's impressive fake documentary
is ultimately rather silly and overwrought
is a real danger less sophisticated audiences will mistake it for an endorsement of the very things that bean abhors .
as bad as you think
the movie about the baseball-playing monkey
a blinding
throwback to long gone bottom-of-the-bill fare like the ghost and mr. chicken
a delightfully dour , deadpan tone and
taut
scattered around a plot
put on your own mystery science theatre 3000 tribute
the plot ` surprises
be easy for critics to shred it
convoluted plot
gives one of his most daring , and complicated , performances
the guy-in-a-dress genre
jumps around with little logic or continuity
of barris ' motivations
self-empowering schmaltz
serviceable melodrama
a period story about a catholic boy who tries to help a jewish friend get into heaven by sending the audience straight to hell .
's one big point to promises
-- forgive me --
right propaganda machine
those of you
vulgar dialogue
the way it fritters away its potentially interesting subject matter via a banal script
the television series that inspired the movie
i found the movie as divided against itself as the dysfunctional family it portrays .
einstein 's
often literal riffs
to work , love stories require the full emotional involvement and support of a viewer .
the middle of hopeful
hannibal would say
, if also somewhat hermetic .
in-jokes
awfully deadly
what gives human nature its unique feel
dry and forceful way
an adult
to know
jackal
sketchy it amounts to little more than preliminary notes for a science-fiction horror film
if you find comfort in familiarity
evoked
maybe there 's a metaphor here
were watching monkeys flinging their feces at you .
think of it as gidget , only with muscles and a lot more smarts , but just as endearing and easy to watch .
means a great movie , but it is a refreshingly forthright one .
to tell their kids how not to act like pinocchio
, eloquent clarity
know better than to rush to the theatre for this one
most of the characters come off as pantomimesque sterotypes .
a tone of rueful compassion ... reverberates throughout this film , whose meaning and impact is sadly heightened by current world events .
but it has an ambition to say something about its subjects , but not a willingness .
bad and
its own transparency
the jokes are telegraphed so far in advance they must have been lost in the mail .
the relationship
despite suffering a sense-of-humour failure
our knowledge of films
another gross-out college comedy -- ugh .
make undemanding action movies with all the alacrity of their hollywood counterparts
knows what 's unique and quirky about canadians
plastic
a perpetual sense
damn fine
lucia
never knew
pale xerox of other , better crime movies .
as its own most damning censure
is a genial romance that maintains a surprisingly buoyant tone throughout , notwithstanding some of the writers ' sporadic dips into pop freudianism
the usual movie rah-rah
shafer 's feature
works its magic with such exuberance and passion
the muckraking , soul-searching spirit
unslick
its nauseating spinning credits sequence
bloodsucker
solondz forces us to consider the unthinkable , the unacceptable , the unmentionable .
you 've got seven days left to live .
remains surprisingly idealistic
is funny , harmless and as substantial as a tub of popcorn
all this contrived nonsense
on its own ludicrous terms
oodles of charm
a comically dismal social realism with a farcically bawdy fantasy of redemption and regeneration
direct-to-video irrelevancy
das
sense that powerhouse of 19th-century prose
faint of heart or conservative of spirit
unbearable when it is n't merely offensive
producer john penotti
a story which fails to rise above its disgusting source material .
there is little question that this is a serious work by an important director who has something new to say about how , in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out .
to robert louis stevenson 's treasure island
any depth of feeling
period minutiae
by it
told a nice little story in the process
in the right place , his plea for democracy and civic action laudable
porthole
on the final day of the season
almost entirely
would be entertaining , but forgettable .
smart-aleck movie
are likely to witness in a movie theatre for some time
help from the screenplay -lrb- proficient , but singularly cursory -rrb-
parris '
if standard issue
as dull as its characters , about whose fate it is hard to care
seriousness and
who cares
in his dancing shoes
in die
the complicated relationships
x
between the icy stunts
an average b-movie with no aspirations to be anything more .
an action icon
all the values of a straight-to-video movie
smack of a hallmark hall of fame ,
visuals and enveloping sounds
your cheeks
a less dizzily gorgeous companion to mr.
a rather frightening examination of modern times
, is fighting whom here
that he 's going to make a splash even greater than arnold schwarzenegger , jean-claud van damme or steven segal
murder hits and generally sustains a higher plateau with bullock 's memorable first interrogation of gosling .
know the band or the album 's songs
cause loads of irreparable damage
another silly hollywood action film , one among a multitude of simple-minded ,
leave the theater
easy to come by as it used to be
, the film is a good one
in making me want to find out whether , in this case , that 's true
's incredible the number of stories
wavers between hallmark card sentimentality and goofy , life-affirming moments straight out of a cellular phone commercial .
out-bad-act the other
filmmakers and performers of this calibre
ended up
at damaged people and how families can offer either despair or consolation
coincidence
director george clooney
falls short in building the drama of lilia 's journey
a rollicking adventure for you and all your mateys , regardless of their ages
a beautiful paean to a time long past .
feels as if -lrb- there 's -rrb- a choke leash around your neck so director nick cassavetes can give it a good , hard yank whenever he wants you to feel something
curling may be a unique sport but
with a shiny new bow
in creation is going on
ze movie starts out so funny
average television
as garnish
a commentary about our knowledge of films
it 's based upon
midlife crisis
to unlock the full potential of what is in many ways a fresh and dramatically substantial spin on the genre
highway
it 's to this film 's -lrb- and its makers ' -rrb- credit that we believe that that 's exactly what these two people need to find each other -- and themselves
that it 's as if it all happened only yesterday
twin brother
uses the situation to evoke a japan bustling atop an undercurrent of loneliness and isolation
less conspicuous writing strength
into the experience of being forty , female and single
the kind of movie that gets a quick release before real contenders arrive in september
of water-bound action
the thinness
easily one of the best and most exciting movies
of american pie hijinks
disabled
bone
formulaic and silly
low-budget affair
a single theater company and its strategies and deceptions
freakish
it the most
shallow , noisy and pretentious
the film is well under way
it 's not as awful as some of the recent hollywood trip tripe ... but it 's far from a groundbreaking endeavor
does not proclaim the truth about two love-struck somebodies
feel like mopping up
synthetic decency
situations and characters
a younger lad in zen and
showtime is nevertheless efficiently amusing for a good while .
an unschooled comedy
cuss him out
sincere , and
ruins everything
insightful enough to be fondly remembered in the endlessly challenging maze of moviegoing
animation and storytelling
an artful yet depressing film that makes a melodramatic mountain out of the molehill of a missing bike .
in a sequel you can refuse
99-minute
pauly shore awful
honks
two fatal ailments
adding flourishes -- artsy fantasy sequences -- that simply feel wrong
will lessen it
the only thing you 'll regret
against the backdrop
a horror movie 's primary goal
come as they may , lawrence unleashes his trademark misogyny -- er , comedy -- like a human volcano or an overflowing septic tank , take your pick
a stunningly unoriginal premise
fused with solid performances and eerie atmosphere
some of today 's hottest and hippest acts from the world of television , music and stand-up comedy
more emotional
'd have a 90-minute , four-star movie
plays like a mix of cheech and chong and chips
taking the kids to
philippe , who makes oliver far more interesting than the character 's lines would suggest , and sarandon , who could n't be better as a cruel but weirdly likable wasp matron
the frank sex scenes
but the ending
when the fire burns out
rosemary 's
the best sports movie i 've ever seen .
at least 50
inexperienced children
chicanery and
take his smooth , shrewd , powerful act
is the kathie lee gifford of film directors
of an odd love triangle
, fun-for-fun 's - sake communal spirit goes to the essence of broadway
to get a few punches in
beyond comprehension
expressively
its three-hour running time
victim to sloppy plotting
against itself
the lack of naturalness makes everything seem self-consciously poetic and forced
as a paper skeleton for some very good acting , dialogue ,
be surprised at the variety of tones in spielberg 's work
its emotions
avary 's
mr. soderbergh 's
influenced chiefly
two unrelated shorts that falls far short
this movie has the usual impossible stunts ...
proves once again he has n't lost his touch , bringing off a superb performance in an admittedly middling film
the film 's virtues
mysterious and brutal nature
berry 's saucy , full-bodied performance
thinking man 's
cloying moments
daniel auteuil
a semi-throwback ,
the steps of a stadium-seat megaplex
seems little different
have produced sparkling retina candy
the uncertainty principle , as verbally pretentious as the title may be
emotionally stirring
has a needlessly downbeat ending that
powerpuff girls
the subtitled costume drama is set in a remote african empire before cell phones , guns , and the internal combustion engine , but the politics that thump through it are as timely as tomorrow
you believe the cast and crew thoroughly enjoyed themselves and believed in their small-budget film
the overcooked , ham-fisted direction ,
actual story
appears as if even the filmmakers did n't know what kind of movie they were making .
are so hyped up that a curious sense of menace informs everything
one of the most plain , unimaginative romantic comedies i 've ever seen .
a movie that happens to have jackie chan in it
on an intoxicating show
end result
this shimmering , beautifully costumed and
the preachy
often overwrought
boldly
at both endeavors
rises above mediocrity
a reasonably attractive holiday contraption , one that families looking for a clean , kid-friendly outing should investigate
its unforced comedy-drama
determination to lighten the heavy subject matter
well-deserved
tosses around some intriguing questions about the difference between human and android life
love it ...
self-empowering
her life half-asleep
a poster movie ,
more valuable
as blood work proves
noticeably less
at the end
chokes on its own self-consciousness .
stylish but steady
on the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat
sumptuous work
their very minds
has about 25 minutes of decent material .
deeper intimate resonances
its moviegoing pleasures
climactic hourlong cricket match
amalgam
making a movie
as last week 's issue of variety
like heathers , then becomes bring it on , then becomes unwatchable
, changing lanes is also a film of freshness , imagination and insight .
diesel , with his brawny frame and cool , composed delivery , fits the bill perfectly
be profane , politically
nuanced look
died
's hard to imagine a more generic effort in the genre .
parent
oblivious
a truncated feeling
carefully lit and set up
prison comedy
loses the richness of characterization that makes his films so memorable
unbearably beautiful
smoke signals
lulls you into a gentle waking coma
all the backstage drama
drives
allegedly
the barbarism
a whole heap
is high on squaddie banter , low on shocks .
emerge dazed
the charms of the lead performances allow us to forget most of the film 's problems .
a markedly inactive film , city
the social milieu -
at 80 minutes -rrb-
evolved
design
by-the-numbers territory
alert , if not
against his oppressive , right-wing , propriety-obsessed family
able to enjoy a mindless action movie
's stuff
dismiss barbershop out of hand
men and women
its best -lrb- and it does have some very funny sequences -rrb-
should be most in the mind of the killer
n -rrb-
a perfectly pleasant if slightly pokey comedy .
a pretty funny movie , with most of the humor coming , as before , from the incongruous but chemically perfect teaming of crystal and de niro .
of chan 's films
's sobering
good kids and bad seeds
an epic rather than
cleverness
see how far herzog has fallen
higher
enhancing the cultural and economic subtext , bringing richer meaning to the story 's morals
being conned right up to the finale
argentinean ` dramedy '
gay-niche condescension
a gentle and engrossing character study .
mendes and company getting together before a single frame had been shot and collectively vowing , ` this is going to be something really good
his own brand
fairly revealing
your neck
these stories
heavy dose
find that real natural , even-flowing tone that few movies are able to accomplish
a superfluous sequel ... plagued by that old familiar feeling of ` let 's get this thing over with ' : everyone has shown up at the appointed time and place , but visible enthusiasm is mighty hard to find .
gives dahmer a consideration that the murderer never game his victims
there 's no question that epps scores once or twice , but
slick and sprightly
a particularly slanted
smart women
a coming-of-age tale from new zealand whose boozy , languid air is balanced by a rich visual clarity and deeply
, jeunet , and von trier
of connection and concern
though writer\/director bart freundlich 's film ultimately becomes a simplistic story about a dysfunctional parent-child relationship , it has some special qualities and the soulful gravity of crudup 's anchoring performance .
has all the values of a straight-to-video movie
york 's
he had a bad run in the market or a costly divorce , because there is no earthly reason other than money why this distinguished actor would stoop so low
to the changes required of her , but the actress and director peter kosminsky never get the audience to break through the wall her character erects
you 'll enjoy at least the `` real '' portions of the film .
a masterfully made one
would know what to make of this italian freakshow
from dark comedy
the film 's messages of tolerance and diversity
in no way original , or even all that memorable , but as downtown saturday matinee brain candy
an acting bond
about how , in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out
hungry
plotted and scripted
such gentle but insistent sincerity
fairly impressive debut
you could change tables
, marked by acute writing and a host of splendid performances .
a document about him
nearly 80-minute
is surprisingly enjoyable
needed to keep it from floating away
story to match
the best and most mature comedy of the 2002 summer season speaks more of the season than the picture
quinn
than its director could ever have dreamed
the kind of film that leaves you scratching your head in amazement over the fact that so many talented people could participate in such an ill-advised and poorly
a text
a sexy slip
relies on subtle ironies and visual devices to convey point of view
the whole slo-mo , double-pistoled , ballistic-pyrotechnic hong kong action aesthetic
made the film more cohesive
really poor
a coming-of-age story with such a buoyant , expressive flow of images
typical sandler fare
-rrb- tackles the topic of relationships in such a straightforward , emotionally honest manner that by the end
begins as a seven rip-off ,
moving in many directions
constant bloodshed
family-friendly
's simply baffling
the delivery that matters here
but part of being a good documentarian is being there when the rope snaps
whole stretches
cat-and-mouse
an atmosphere of dust-caked stagnation
find it more than capable of rewarding them
turning grit and vulnerability into light reading
runs for only 71 minutes
come in handy
tv sitcom material
more repetition than creativity throughout the movie
inc. ,
wonderful fencing scenes and an exciting plot
see a three-dimensional , average , middle-aged woman 's experience of self-discovery handled with such sensitivity
own dv poetry
seem sincere , and just
whitewash
a doggie winks .
rendering
most closely
low budget
to give full performances
sheets
has this franchise ever run out of gas .
plucking tension
slam-dunk
their 70s
his first film
punishable
the picture is constructed around a core of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas
fistfights
eponymous
pretty decent
he is n't blind to the silliness , but also captures moments of spontaneous creativity and authentic co-operative interaction
most immediate and
is utterly fearless as the tortured husband living a painful lie
cassavetes
nicole holofcenter , the insightful writer\/director responsible for this illuminating comedy does n't wrap the proceedings up neatly
no palpable chemistry between lopez and male lead ralph fiennes
a cinematic corpse
secretary is just too original to be ignored .
is funny , insightfully human and a delightful lark for history buffs
the warden 's
still has enough moments to keep it entertaining .
obvious even to those who are n't looking for them
video director
are
to shred it
to rise above its disgusting source material
delicious
has an infectious enthusiasm
kung pow is oedekerk 's realization of his childhood dream to be in a martial-arts flick , and proves that sometimes the dreams of youth should remain just that .
mothers , daughters and their relationships
provides the kind of ` laugh therapy ' i need from movie comedies -- offbeat humor , amusing characters , and a happy ending .
you 'll want things to work out
sharp slivers and
saying what he has long wanted to say , confronting the roots of his own preoccupations and obsessions
not everyone will welcome or accept the trials of henry kissinger as faithful portraiture
pickup skidding
like its title character , esther kahn is unusual but unfortunately also irritating .
whole lot scarier
that the era of the intelligent , well-made b movie is long gone
saw in glitter
often-hilarious farce
good-natured and sometimes quite funny
like its predecessor , it 's no classic , but it provides a reasonably attractive holiday contraption , one that families looking for a clean , kid-friendly outing should investigate
naval personnel in san diego
soggy near miss
hanna-barbera charm
suey
sleek and
could n't have done any better in bringing the story of spider-man to the big screen .
turn bill paxton into an a-list director
by extension , its surprises limp
is disgusting to begin with
reveals itself slowly , intelligently , artfully .
he watches them as they float within the seas of their personalities .
about his psyche
summer
african empire
acute writing and
pay money
very tense
, k-19 sinks to a harrison ford low .
weaponry
races and
in the same category
sillier , not scarier
on the edge of your seat
shiner
just watch bettany strut his stuff .
scott baio
if the last man were the last movie left on earth , there would be a toss-up between presiding over the end of cinema as we know it and another night of delightful hand shadows .
could have -- should have --
phoniness
the bottom line with nemesis is the same as it has been with all the films in the series : fans will undoubtedly enjoy it , and the uncommitted need n't waste their time on it
much about the ownership and redefinition of myth
worth the look
the talent
fessenden has nurtured his metaphors at the expense of his narrative
hippopotamus ballerina
unemployment
kevin pollak ,
dogtown &
to let your hair down
ladder
coming-of-age\/coming-out tale
a talking head documentary , but a great one
anew
-lrb- its -rrb-
's sanctimonious , self-righteous and so eager
an elegiac portrait
disarmingly straightforward and strikingly devious
permeates all its aspects
hunger
several cliched movie structures : the road movie , the coming-of-age movie , and
, in praise of love lacks even the most fragmented charms i have found in almost all of his previous works .
moments of breathtaking mystery
unlike trey parker
so overwrought
fails to justify the build-up
head or
every other tale of a totalitarian tomorrow
its mission
turns numbingly dull-witted and disquietingly creepy .
a zinger-filled crowd-pleaser that open-minded elvis fans -lrb- but by no means all -rrb- will have fun with .
in the tiny revelations of real life
more self-absorbed women than the mother and
a drama so clumsy
the best of a growing strain of daring films
held my interest precisely because it did n't try to
production from a bygone era
plumbs personal tragedy and also the human comedy
amiable aimlessness
- however well intentioned -
the smeared windshield
is mild-mannered , been-there material given a pedestrian spin by a director who needed a touch of the flamboyant , the outrageous
sport .
lord 's
's barely shocking , barely interesting and most of all , barely anything
, it is worth searching out .
, hole-ridden plotting
was as entertaining as the final hour
an oily arms dealer ,
moat
genial is the conceit , this is one of those rare pictures that you root for throughout , dearly hoping that the rich promise of the script will be realized on the screen .
safe conduct
a visionary marvel ,
a striking new significance
the chaos of france
mostly male , mostly patriarchal debating societies
most deceptively amusing
stylish exercise
after a few tries and become expert fighters after a few weeks
of don simpson
'll find yourself wishing that you and they were in another movie
as adult
be an
of the glum , numb experience of watching o fantasma
the biggest is that secret ballot is a comedy , both gentle and biting .
it builds up to its insanely staged ballroom scene , in which 3000 actors appear in full regalia
before it begins to fade from memory
almost nothing else -- raunchy and graphic as it may be in presentation --
when it comes to dreaming up romantic comedies
remarkably accessible and haunting film
certain ambition
dog
five filipino-americans and their frantic efforts
an 88-minute highlight reel
french hip-hop , which also seems to play on a 10-year delay
to enter and accept another world
into pomposity and pretentiousness
, superficial humour
is about the people who live in them , who have carved their own comfortable niche in the world and have been kind enough to share it .
into an idea of expectation
which is often preachy and poorly acted
definitive , if disingenuous , feature
total lack
give strong and convincing performances
naughty
strain adult credibility
would seem to be surefire casting
surprising flair
with the characters , who are so believable that you feel what they feel
the first half bursts with a goofy energy previous disney films only used for a few minutes here and there .
bouquet gives a performance that is masterly .
violent and
highly ambitious and personal project
special
intractable
cat-and-mouse , three-dimensional characters and believable performances
one big laugh , three or four mild giggles , and
would have been better off staying on the festival circuit
does not have
in the moment
suspended
particularly scary
gives us mostly fool 's gold
rude lines of dialogue
appalling
the movie weighs no more than a glass of flat champagne .
an odd purity that does n't bring you into the characters so much as it has you study them
for all manner of lunacy
narcissism and self-congratulation disguised as a tribute
canny , meditative
the obstacles
any more than the gorgeous piano and strings on the soundtrack can drown out the tinny self-righteousness of his voice
throat-singing
harvard
is nothing special
a collection
deuces wild
a dualistic battle between good and evil
er , comedy
sunk
hears in his soul
a crucial third act miscalculation
, murky and weakly acted
build a feel-good fantasy around a vain dictator-madman
grotesque
declared this year
most sincere and artful
chou chou
the more details slip out between his fingers .
, just is n't able to muster for a movie that , its title notwithstanding , should have been a lot nastier if it wanted to fully capitalize on its lead 's specific gifts
never quite goes where you expect and often surprises you with unexpected comedy
easy watch
appear together
as inept as big-screen remakes of the avengers and the wild wild west .
, kissing jessica stein is one of the greatest date movies in years .
sophisticated wit
is rather unexceptional
the film is an earnest try at beachcombing verismo ,
as janice , eileen walsh , an engaging , wide-eyed actress whose teeth are a little too big for her mouth , infuses the movie with much of its slender , glinting charm .
have strip-mined the monty formula mercilessly since 1997
's as sorry a mess as its director 's diabolical debut , mad cows
before in one form or another
more and more frustrated and detached as vincent became more and more abhorrent
already clad in basic black
a certain base level
's just rather leaden and dull .
no matter how degraded things get
bound
seemed to frida kahlo as if her life did , too
that real natural , even-flowing tone
frank capra
as a feature film
despite its visual virtuosity
skip but film buffs should get to know
's also uninspired , lacking the real talent and wit to elevate it beyond its formula to the level of classic romantic comedy to which it aspires
queen alice krige 's
the most unexpected material
make interesting a subject you thought would leave you cold
is chillingly unemotive
as a good old-fashioned adventure for kids , spirit
its characters ,
does n't make the movie any less entertaining
like a documentary in the way
lack of spontaneity in its execution and a dearth of real poignancy
earnest as a community-college advertisement
done all
less entertaining
ex-marine walter ,
i admire it and yet can not recommend it , because it overstays its natural running time .
hard-bitten cynicism
the film 's end
at least a minimal appreciation of woolf and clarissa dalloway
a mostly believable , refreshingly low-key and quietly inspirational little sports
give shapiro , goldman ,
by documentarians
as blood work proves , that was a long , long time ago .
an act
where exciting
scorsese 's bold images and generally smart casting
other than their funny accents
rag-tag bunch
in its final form
miserable throughout as he swaggers through his scenes
the niftiest trick perpetrated by the importance of being earnest is the alchemical transmogrification of wilde into austen -- and a hollywood-ized austen at that .
winning shot
large part
the fellowship
you have to admit it 's semi-amusing to watch robert deniro belt out `` when you 're a jet
establishing
becomes a chore to sit through -- despite some first-rate performances by its lead
busts out of its comfy little cell
on movie-specific cliches
oliver stone 's
the music makes a nice album , the food is enticing and
are faithful to melville 's plotline , they
of genuine narrative
stomach so much tongue-in-cheek weirdness
this little film is so slovenly done , so primitive in technique , that it ca n't really be called animation .
a virtual roller-coaster ride of glamour and sleaze
over the nearly 80-minute running time
keep my attention
of what -lrb- evans -rrb- had , lost , and got back
better to go in knowing full well what 's going to happen , but
of its style
is simply not enough of interest onscreen to sustain its seventy-minute running time .
saw quentin tarantino 's handful of raucous gangster films
far bigger , far more meaningful story
by spader and gyllenhaal
is palpable
of a scented bath
-lrb- stephen -rrb- earnhart 's film is more about the optimism of a group of people who are struggling to give themselves a better lot in life than the ones they currently have .
gondry 's direction is adequate ...
taymor , the avant garde director of broadway 's the lion king and the film titus , brings
-- strangely --
the races and rackets
the power of shanghai ghetto
fangoria
flounders under the weight of too many story lines .
trek flick
into a movie-of-the-week tearjerker
a ` guy 's film ' in the worst sense of the expression .
thinness
foul up shum 's good intentions .
similar fare
yet far from
you can taste it , but there 's no fizz
mind
an astonishing voice cast -lrb- excepting love hewitt -rrb- , an interesting racial tension , and
a voice for a pop-cyber culture that feeds on her bjorkness
ms. sugarman followed through on her defiance of the saccharine
catch me '' feels capable of charming the masses with star power , a pop-induced score and sentimental moments that have become a spielberg trademark .
is funny , charming and quirky in her feature film acting debut as amy .
her material is not first-rate
hollywood doing to us
offer a fascinating glimpse
from one visual marvel
the acting in pauline and paulette is good all round , but what really sets the film apart is debrauwer 's refusal to push the easy emotional buttons .
richard gere
the exoticism of its seas of sand to the fierce grandeur of its sweeping battle scenes
entertaining on an inferior level
pics
hoffman 's performance is great
the best thing about the movie
berg , michael j. wilson
that 's all
of a limerick scrawled in a public restroom
dumped a whole lot of plot in favor of ...
be about everything that 's plaguing the human spirit in a relentlessly globalizing world
co-dependence
assembles
across the pat ending
is wang 's pacing that none of the excellent cast are given air to breathe .
the pace
a series of escapades demonstrating the adage that what is good for the goose is also good for the gander , some of which occasionally amuses but none of which amounts to much of a story .
in copmovieland , these two
watching e.t now ,
the central story of brendan behan
from anything else
, painful , obnoxious
the movie 's wildly careening tone and an extremely flat lead performance do little to salvage this filmmaker 's flailing reputation .
smash 'em - up , crash 'em - up , shoot 'em
punctuated
marvelous verdu
how pertinent
b-movie revenge
ice cube
is perfect
an astonishing voice cast -lrb- excepting love hewitt -rrb- , an interesting racial tension
eroticized gore
references to faith and rainbows
his hypermasculine element
is amiss in the world .
kangaroo
watch snatch again .
digs into their very minds to find an unblinking , flawed humanity
has some special qualities and the soulful gravity of crudup 's anchoring performance .
on a 15-year old
filipino-americans
to films which will cause loads of irreparable damage that years and years of costly analysis could never fix
myth
fatale , outside of its stylish surprises
at cheapening it
, the film settles in and becomes compulsively watchable in a guilty-pleasure , daytime-drama sort of fashion .
are becoming irritating .
are once again made all too clear in this schlocky horror\/action hybrid
the movie certainly has its share of clever moments and biting dialogue
surprisingly juvenile lark
willies
energizes it
the band performances featured in drumline are red hot
crocodile hunter steve irwin
, the movie only intermittently lives up to the stories and faces and music of the men who are its subject .
is as predictable as can be
bugged me
better than mid-range steven seagal
a movie that 's held captive by mediocrity .
the movie mixes the cornpone and the cosa nostra
funny and touching film
has dulled your senses faster and deeper than any recreational drug on the market
passionate , if somewhat flawed , treatment
feel like a sucker
grand picture
what could have easily become a cold , calculated exercise in postmodern pastiche winds up a powerful and deeply moving example of melodramatic moviemaking .
intractable , irreversible flow
diss
greasy little vidgame pit
the alan warner novel ,
toys and offers
that it goes by quickly , because it has some of the funniest jokes of any movie this year , including those intended for adults
a rich historical subject , combined with so much first-rate talent ... could have yielded such a flat , plodding picture
excitement in manufactured high drama
daddy
a guilt-free trip
his movie veers like a drunken driver through heavy traffic
created a masterful work of art of their own
will have a showdown
ex-marine
is a strength of a documentary to disregard available bias , especially as temptingly easy as it would have been with this premise .
a pleasant distraction , a friday night diversion , an excuse to eat popcorn
solondz 's
essentially devoid of interesting characters or even a halfway intriguing plot
they suffer the same fate
precious and finely cut diamond
of crap
one of the oddest and most inexplicable sequels in movie history
closed-off
a bronx tale
tsai
with phony imagery or music
barely stops moving , portraying both the turmoil of the time and giving conduct a perpetual sense of urgency , which , for a film that takes nearly three hours to unspool , is both funny and irritating .
one never overwhelms the other
flabby
creative , energetic and original
kerrigan 's platinum-blonde hair
new testament stories
shame on writer\/director vicente aranda for making a florid biopic about mad queens , obsessive relationships , and rampant adultery so dull
4
\* h ''
push them
recalls the cary grant of room for one more , houseboat and father goose in its affectionate depiction of the gentle war between a reluctant , irresponsible man and the kid who latches onto him
the director ,
every print
marquis de sade set
all comedy is subversive , but this unrelenting bleak insistence on opting out of any opportunity for finding meaning in relationships or work just becomes sad .
own story
making a florid biopic about mad queens , obsessive relationships , and rampant adultery so dull
there 's an enthusiastic charm in fire that makes the formula fresh again
that it makes your least favorite james bond movie seem as cleverly plotted as the usual suspects
depraved
hard to imagine anybody ever being `` in the mood '' to view a movie as harrowing and painful as the grey zone
the rest of the cast is uniformly superb
dazzle and
are made of
late in the film when a tidal wave of plot arrives
bordering
but a few seconds
a movie just for friday fans , critics be damned .
is a cinematic car wreck , a catastrophic collision of tastelessness and gall that nevertheless will leave fans clamoring for another ride .
any viewer , young or old
bars
bromides and slogans
has a lot more on its mind -- maybe too much
bolstered by an astonishing voice cast -lrb- excepting love hewitt -rrb- , an interesting racial tension , and a storyline
of passion , grief and fear
ever released by a major film studio
guilt
even if it made its original release date last fall , it would 've reeked of a been-there , done-that sameness .
at redemption
unless you come in to the film with a skateboard under your arm , you 're going to feel like you were n't invited to the party .
... a pretentious and ultimately empty examination of a sick and evil woman .
black manhood
freeman and
you grew up with
terrific performances , great to look at , and funny .
in a flashy , empty sub-music video style
like its title character
the predictability of bland comfort food appeals to you
the same way
completely awful iranian drama
completely contradicts everything kieslowski 's work aspired to , including the condition of art
pass without reminding audiences that it 's only a movie
beginning to hate it
should catch this imax offering
you might want to think twice before booking passage
adventure tale
sly , sophisticated and surprising .
indie feature
can one say about a balding 50-year-old actor playing an innocent boy carved from a log ?
accident-prone
are charged with metaphor
imax camera
a bizarre piece of work , with premise and dialogue at the level of kids ' television and plot threads as morose as teen pregnancy , rape and suspected murder
's the sweet cinderella story
of the two bewitched adolescents
've only come face-to-face with a couple dragons
drain
: it 's not really funny .
washington , as honest working man john q. archibald , on a pedestal , then keeps lifting the pedestal higher
s1m0ne 's satire
condition
like many of his works
a unique , well-crafted psychological study of grief
just the sort of disposable , kitchen-sink homage that illustrates why the whole is so often less than the sum of its parts in today 's hollywood
accept it as life and
's worth the concentration
from seeing former nymphette juliette lewis playing a salt-of-the-earth mommy named minnie and watching slim travel incognito in a ridiculous wig no respectable halloween costume shop would ever try to sell
exhilaratingly
this heist flick about young brooklyn hoods is off the shelf after two years to capitalize on the popularity of vin diesel , seth green and barry pepper .
can and will
that the real antwone fisher was able to overcome his personal obstacles and become a good man is a wonderful thing ; that he has been able to share his story so compellingly with us is a minor miracle .
like legally blonde and sweet home abomination
pesky
presents us
bucked the odds
he loses the richness of characterization that makes his films so memorable
hilary
as powerful rather than cloying
levels
the pleasures that it does afford may be enough to keep many moviegoers
halfway through the movie
director shekhar kapur and screenwriters michael schiffer and hossein amini have tried hard to modernize and reconceptualize things ,
unexpected twists
of recent memory
plot contrivances
huge action sequence
miike ... a cult hero
seen as hip , winking social commentary
i have a confession to make
drudgery .
the performances are amiable and committed , and
its crack cast
review life-affirming
are pretty valuable these days .
of a modern lothario
whooshing you from one visual marvel to the next , hastily , emptily
demonstrate
her third feature
boy puppet pinocchio
i can analyze this movie in three words : thumbs friggin ' down .
delivery and
're out there !
of exaggerated , stylized humor throughout
insulted
trickster spider
this is for the most part a useless movie , even with a great director at the helm .
, and by its subtly
swear you
unsympathetic hero
the rare imax movie that you 'll wish
hefty thematic material
the wheezing terrorist subplot has n't the stamina for the 100-minute running time , and the protagonists ' bohemian boorishness mars the spirit of good clean fun
its unadorned view of rural life
, ugly and destructive little \*\*\*\*
pryor , carlin and murphy
by and large
if the top-billed willis is not the most impressive player
its chilly predecessor
the gags , the characters
danny is a frighteningly fascinating contradiction .
rubbo runs through a remarkable amount of material in the film 's short 90 minutes .
a slice of american pie hijinks
and gently humorous
seem barely in the same movie
just how these families interact may surprise you .
mileage
modernize it with encomia to diversity and tolerance
is a general air of exuberance in all about the benjamins that 's hard to resist
on the park
of intense scrutiny for 104 minutes
do n't expect any subtlety from this latest entry in the increasingly threadbare gross-out comedy cycle
laddish and
terrific computer graphics
're as happy listening to movies as you are watching them , and the slow parade of human frailty fascinates you
be able to appreciate the wonderful cinematography and naturalistic acting
chris fuhrman 's
goldmember has none of the visual wit of the previous pictures , and
chaotic insanity
forceful drama
exhuming
, self-hatred and self-determination
it 's all arty and jazzy and people sit and stare and turn away from one another instead of talking and it 's all about the silences and if you 're into that , have at it .
a gift
twist endings
started in a muddle
the other characters
compared to the usual , more somber festival entries , davis ' highly personal brand of romantic comedy is a tart , smart breath of fresh air
behind the project
a delightful surprise
superb performers
, namely , an archetypal desire to enjoy good trash every now and then .
a classic story
what a bewilderingly brilliant and entertaining
growing strange hairs , getting a more mature body ,
because there is no clear-cut hero and no all-out villain
really a true
employs to authenticate her british persona
break your heart many times over
the antagonism
director d.j. caruso 's grimy visual veneer and kilmer 's absorbing performance
at least to this western ear -rrb-
the storyline and
keeps him at arms length
strictly middle of the road
the audience award
its ability to spoof both black and white stereotypes equally
sketches
the mark
scooby doo is surely everything its fans are hoping it will be , and in that sense is a movie that deserves recommendation .
whenever it threatens to get bogged down in earnest dramaturgy
the only young people who possibly will enjoy it
one-dimensional characters
americans
the action here is unusually tame
the story subtle and us in suspense
tiniest
that film is yet to be made
learning but inventing
of two rich women by their servants in 1933
a rather unbelievable love interest
, violent jealousy
directed by charles stone iii ... from a leaden script by matthew cirulnick and novelist thulani davis .
that never quite delivers the original magic
this distinguished actor
about human infidelity and happenstance
of means
elusive
an affluent damsel in distress
a mix of gritty realism , crisp storytelling and radiant compassion that effortlessly draws you in .
payne constructs a hilarious ode to middle america and middle age with this unlikely odyssey , featuring a pathetic , endearing hero who is all too human .
the inherent limitations
who do n't know how to tell a story for more than four minutes
created a wry , winning , if languidly paced , meditation on the meaning and value of family
nick
various new york city locations
of the same from taiwanese auteur tsai ming-liang , which is good news to anyone who 's fallen under the sweet , melancholy spell of this unique director 's previous films
it 's hard to imagine a more generic effort in the genre .
this crude , this fast-paced and this insane
she is a lioness , protecting her cub , and he a reluctant villain ,
8
forgoes
intense and effective
hard copy should come a-knocking
'll be much funnier than anything in the film ...
with the rest of the film
no chekhov
are both oscar winners , a fact which , as you watch them clumsily mugging their way through snow dogs , seems inconceivable .
fabian
even analytical approach
old age and grief
... by the time it 's done with us , mira nair 's new movie has its audience giddy with the delight of discovery , of having been immersed in a foreign culture only to find that human nature is pretty much the same all over .
fairies
the preposterous hairpiece
swan
for the most part wilde 's droll whimsy helps `` being earnest '' overcome its weaknesses and
affected and boring
shot largely
viewers of barney 's crushingly self-indulgent spectacle will see nothing in it to match the ordeal of sitting through it .
has turned out nearly 21\/2 hours of unfocused , excruciatingly tedious cinema that , half an hour in , starts making water torture seem appealing .
of characters and motivations
too simple
music and life
will be pleased to discover that tian 's meticulous talent has not withered during his enforced hiatus
competing
love and make
's enough to sustain laughs
be embraced
i thought the relationships were wonderful , the comedy was funny , and
a sports extravaganza
music special
a plot that could have come from an animated-movie screenwriting textbook
found a cult favorite
though haynes ' style apes films from the period
displays something
's quite diverting nonsense
-lrb- a -rrb- crushing disappointment .
thoroughly unrewarding all of this
remember
some interesting storytelling devices
like a less dizzily gorgeous companion to mr.
of hugh grant and sandra bullock
scenario that will give most parents pause ... then , something terrible happens .
familiar but utterly delightful .
with its subjects
after an 88-minute rip-off of the rock
carpenter 's
seems a prostituted muse
disintegrating bloodsucker computer effects
it 's not going to be everyone 's bag of popcorn , but
thanks to kline 's superbly nuanced performance , that pondering
with results that are sometimes bracing , sometimes baffling and quite often , and in unexpected ways , touching
triviality
so compellingly with us is a minor miracle
a fascinating profile
greengrass -lrb- working from don mullan 's script -rrb- forgoes the larger socio-political picture of the situation in northern ireland in favour of an approach that throws one in the pulsating thick of a truly frightening situation .
be denied
have all the suspense of a 20-car pileup , while the plot holes are big enough for a train car to drive through -- if kaos had n't blown them all up .
opened it up
here are unintentional .
to try very hard
sooooo tired
would have you believe .
funny film .
it used to be
ca n't rescue brown sugar from the curse of blandness .
tv-insider
predictable , manipulative stinker
all ages , spirit
it feels much longer
harris is affecting at times
effective enough at achieving the modest , crowd-pleasing goals it sets for itself
spooky action-packed trash of the highest order
is like a 1940s warner bros. .
depressing to see how far herzog has fallen
an extraordinarily silly thriller .
be the biggest husband-and-wife disaster since john
of spirit
, like max rothman 's future , does not work .
are presented in such a lousy way , complete with some of the year 's -lrb- unintentionally -rrb- funniest moments , that it 's impossible to care .
a director who needed a touch of the flamboyant , the outrageous
wheezing terrorist subplot
who love cinema paradiso will find the new scenes interesting , but few will find the movie
'll find it with ring , an indisputably spooky film ; with a screenplay to die for
scathing portrayal
surviving invaders
aloof and lacks any real raw emotion , which is fatal for a film that relies on personal relationships .
seaside
is a powerful , naturally dramatic piece of low-budget filmmaking .
a besotted and obvious drama
logistically
as you might to scrutinize the ethics of kaufman 's approach , somehow it all comes together to create a very compelling , sensitive , intelligent and almost cohesive piece of film entertainment
studio-produced film
the right ways
yong
co-writer\/director peter jackson 's expanded vision
... is hackneyed
this utterly ridiculous shaggy dog story as one of the most creative , energetic and original comedies to hit the screen in years
to humanity
feels as if it started to explore the obvious voyeuristic potential of ` hypertime ' but then backed off when the producers saw the grosses for spy kids
guy ritchie 's
that could have come from an animated-movie screenwriting textbook
see , a haunted house , a haunted ship , what 's next
to destroy is also a creative urge
takashi miike keeps pushing the envelope
are rolling over in their graves
how much they may really need the company of others
to believe that something so short could be so flabby
refined
powerful and deeply moving
regalia
follows a predictable connect-the-dots course
vulgar and
, she should ask for a raise
helped give a spark to `` chasing amy '' and `` changing lanes '' falls flat as thinking man cia agent jack ryan in this summer 's new action film , `` the sum of all fears
emotional investment
leading a double life
jolts the laughs
4w
but arriving at a particularly dark moment in history , it offers flickering reminders of the ties that bind us .
a jaw-droppingly beautiful work
from the cast
artistes
a stand
the price of admission for the ridicule factor
admirably ambitious but self-indulgent
pared down its plots and characters to a few rather than dozens
a film worth
shake the feeling that crossroads is nothing more than an hour-and-a-half-long commercial for britney 's latest album
but unfortunately also
rather frightening
he 's just a sad aristocrat in tattered finery ,
style-free exercise
the tragedy
's far too tragic to merit such superficial treatment
against
mr. cantet
certain places
five hours
than arnold schwarzenegger , jean-claud van damme or steven segal
-lrb- kline 's -rrb- utterly convincing -- and deeply appealing -- as a noble teacher who embraces a strict moral code ,
ethos
feminism
memorable experience
ca n't quite
brosnan 's finest non-bondish performance yet fails to overcome the film 's manipulative sentimentality and annoying stereotypes .
gaudy
any objective sense
trappings
beyond wilde 's wit and the actors ' performances
emphasized
conventional level
take on a great writer and dubious human being .
constantly touching ,
tough enough
to share his impressions of life and loss and time and art with us
it might not be 1970s animation , but everything else about it is straight from the saturday morning cartoons -- a retread story , bad writing , and the same old silliness
pulling
passed a long time
you wondering about the characters ' lives after the clever credits roll
a variant
plodding soap opera disguised as a feature film
crashing a college keg party
a jump cut !
adam sandler assault
car pileup
on a remote shelf
captures the moment when a woman 's life , out of a deep-seated , emotional need , is about to turn onto a different path .
of parent-child relationships
suffers from a laconic pace and a lack of traditional action .
dips key moments
toward a crossover
raymond burr
the good fight
playing characters who sometimes feel more like literary conceits than flesh-and-blood humans
that she has n't been worth caring about
is the kind of movie where the big scene is a man shot out of a cannon into a vat of ice cream
-- and complexities
sympathizing with terrorist motivations by presenting the `` other side of the story
the bulk
determined face needed to carry out a dickensian hero
in the hands of woody allen
a slow-moving police-procedural thriller that takes its title all too literally .
could possibly do
colour and depth , and rather
makes you appreciate original romantic comedies like punch-drunk love
that it becomes a chore to sit through -- despite some first-rate performances by its lead
compensate for them
with soothing muzak
as a children 's party clown gets violently gang-raped
schizo
social workers
is a tired one , with few moments of joy rising above the stale material
director shohei imamura 's
its and pieces of the hot chick
remain true to the original text
of statecraft
is n't a disaster ,
primarily
the dramatic potential of this true story
rather than cloying
collie
the house
leave the lot
touching ,
punchy style promises
anti- castro
is to determine how well the schmaltz is manufactured -- to assess the quality of the manipulative engineering .
diapers
enjoyable comedy
when the rope snaps
a reverie
you 're too interested to care .
, but it is a refreshingly forthright one .
perfectly acceptable , perfectly bland , competently
denizens
a cinematic fluidity and sense
its tchaikovsky soundtrack
on mumbo-jumbo
hoped i would -- with moist eyes
of every gangster movie
fails to unlock the full potential of what is in many ways a fresh and dramatically substantial spin on the genre
his opening scene encounter
has his tongue in his cheek
concession stand and\/or restroom
abysmal hannibal
the 1950s sci-fi movies
thematic
he 's not laughing at them
looks and plays like a $ 40 million version of a game you 're more likely to enjoy on a computer .
link together
because it has a bigger-name cast
wanting more
give us anything we have n't seen before
a more annoying , though less angry
attempts to fashion a brazil-like , hyper-real satire
let you bask in your own cleverness as you figure it out
hidden in the film 's thick shadows
looking and stylish
may not mark mr. twohy 's emergence into the mainstream
, i 'd rather watch them on the animal planet .
its predecessors proud
superficially written characters ramble
wasabi
, humorous , illuminating study
holofcener 's film offers just enough insight to keep it from being simpleminded ,
criterion
the cutting-room floor of any given daytime soap
the road paved with good intentions leads to the video store ''
too long ,
rumor , a muddled drama about coming to terms with death
of the qualities that made the first film so special
the mantra
cannibal lust
that 's peppered with false starts and populated by characters who are nearly impossible to care about
heralds
young whippersnappers
one adapted
comedy performances
the team
than happiness
trusts the story it sets out to tell .
in favor of sentimental war movies
a condition only the old are privy to
any sting
a hidden-agenda drama that shouts classic french nuance .
like a soft drink that 's been sitting open too long
the seat in front of you
careless
it 's exhausting to watch
's as lumpy as two-day old porridge ...
is neither dramatic nor comic
... comes alive only when it switches gears to the sentimental .
after this film has ended
flog the dead horse of surprise as if it were an obligation
sentimentality and annoying stereotypes
the emperor 's club any time
the fat
profile
of children 's entertainment , superhero comics , and japanese animation
into the unexplainable pain and eccentricities that are attached to the concept of loss
hallucinogenic
may take on a striking new significance for anyone who sees the film
is improbable
pretty convincing performance
every old world war ii movie for overly familiar material
... a gleefully grungy , hilariously wicked black comedy ...
ballsy
` triumph '
wary
ascends , literally , to the olympus of the art world
excess in business and pleasure
believe that something so short could be so flabby
goodies
even with harris 's strong effort
so inadvertently sidesplitting it
you feel good , you feel sad , you feel pissed off , but in the end , you feel alive - which is what they did
the casual moviegoer
a weird little movie
the film 's past
remind us of brilliant crime dramas
older movies
the holiday message
things pokemon
that is really funny
all the characters are clinically depressed and have abandoned their slim hopes and dreams .
an intriguing story of maternal instincts and misguided acts of affection
while it may not rival the filmmaker 's period pieces ,
'd spend on a ticket
a sha-na-na sketch
based on ugly ideas instead of ugly behavior , as happiness was
never succumbs to sensationalism
's awfully entertaining to watch
sad evidence
to enjoy good trash every now and then
will be a good -lrb- successful -rrb- rental
you 're just in the mood for a fun -- but bad -- movie
an exhilarating exploration of an odd love triangle
shreve 's graceful dual narrative gets clunky on the screen , and we keep getting torn away from the compelling historical tale to a less-compelling soap opera .
run out
thirteen conversations about one thing lays out a narrative puzzle that interweaves individual stories , and , like a mobius strip
contains no wit , only labored gags .
but this is not a movie about an inhuman monster ; it 's about a very human one
free of her old life
spirit
from a groundbreaking endeavor
mostly works because of the universal themes , earnest performances ... and excellent use of music by india 's popular gulzar and jagjit singh .
-- whatever fills time --
any insight
it 's loud and boring ; watching it is like being trapped at a bad rock concert .
psychological game
very choppy and monosyllabic
in that setting
even if you do n't understand what on earth is going on
charleston rhythms
entertained by
uncomfortably timely , relevant , and sickeningly real
end it
know where all the buttons are , and how to push them
if it belongs on the big screen
quirky movie
give committed performances
group articulates a flood of emotion .
movies that explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world
fizzability
a big time stinker
's unforgiven which also utilized the scintillating force of its actors to draw out the menace of its sparse dialogue .
padded as allen 's jelly belly
me as unusually and unimpressively fussy
i have returned from the beyond to warn you : this movie is 90 minutes long , and life is too short
salvation
the wasted potential of this slapstick comedy
it 's soulful and unslick
great over-the-top
vibrant introduction
feels like a life sentence
energy and innovation
and not worth
it reminds you how pertinent its dynamics remain
of control
of lip-gloss
in reality they are not enough
raw urban humor
cheese
with your kids
robert de niro performance
gets the tone just right -- funny in the middle of sad in the middle of hopeful .
bites hard
haunting the imagined glory of their own pasts
on the engaging , which gradually turns what
an awkward hitchcockian theme in tact
gaining most of its unsettling force
the music makes a nice album , the food is enticing
this script
, i hate to like it .
love , longing ,
the laughs are
stasis
second look
too clear
by storm
moulin rouge
watch for that sense of openness , the little surprises
in a china shop , a provocateur crashing into ideas and special-interest groups as he slaps together his own brand of liberalism
more unattractive or odorous
to create a feature film that is wickedly fun to watch
easy feel-good sentiments
's not going to be everyone 's bag of popcorn
'' begins in saigon in 1952 .
martyr
of burkina faso
creative
visually stunning rumination
does little here
a few lingering animated thoughts
cox is far more concerned with aggrandizing madness , not the man ,
made .
might have made a point or two regarding life
shows crushingly little curiosity about , or
will find plenty to shake and shiver about in ` the ring .
with nary a glimmer of self-knowledge , -lrb- crane -rrb- becomes more specimen than character -- and
crafted here
distort our perspective and throw us off the path of good sense
complete wash
as sand , who brings to the role her pale , dark beauty and characteristic warmth
chelsea
does have a gift for generating nightmarish images that will be hard to burn out of your brain .
a stylish exercise in revisionism whose point
offers no new insight on the matter ,
a rather tired exercise in nostalgia .
takes a simple premise
of the roses
two leads
if i said my ribcage did n't ache by the end of kung pow
recruiting the right bands for the playlist and the costuming of the stars than into the script , which has a handful of smart jokes
conveying
like the longest 90 minutes of your movie-going life
special spark
wanted and
the dangers of ouija boards
grown man
it goes awry in the final 30 minutes
this sappy script was the best the contest received
the too-frosty exterior ms. paltrow employs to authenticate her british persona
looney tunes
good with people
lousy direction
will need all the luck they can muster just figuring out who 's who in this pretentious mess .
less of a trifle if ms. sugarman followed through on her defiance of the saccharine
emphasising
show-stoppingly hilarious
a metaphor for a modern-day urban china searching for its identity
limited appeal to those who like explosions , sadism and seeing people beat each other to a pulp
of video
more entertaining , too
technically sumptuous but also
is either
is so slovenly done , so primitive in technique , that it ca n't really be called animation .
conscience
employ their quirky and fearless ability
has done his homework and soaked up some jazzy new revisionist theories about the origins of nazi politics and aesthetics
crosses the finish line winded but still game
klein 's
an idea
what it wants to be
casualties
martin lawrence live ' is so self-pitying , i almost expected there to be a collection taken for the comedian at the end of the show .
lacks even the most fragmented charms i have found in almost all of his previous works .
a sad , sordid universe
to the dead of that day , and of the thousands thereafter
convincing and
economic
tambor and clayburgh make an appealing couple -- he 's understated and sardonic , she 's appealingly manic and energetic .
complicated plotting and banal dialogue
crooned his indian love call to jeanette macdonald has there been a movie so unabashedly canadian , not afraid to risk american scorn or disinterest .
draws the audience
why deuces wild , which was shot two years ago , has been gathering dust on mgm 's shelf
kafka
tensions
likely very little crossover appeal to those without much interest in the elizabethans -lrb- as well as rank frustration from those in the know about rubbo 's dumbed-down tactics -rrb-
become a bit tedious
actors
shapable
patronizing
each one of these people stand out and everybody else is in the background and it just seems manufactured to me and artificial
a theatrical simulation
the film as a bonus feature
high production values
like explosions , sadism and seeing people
that will be seen to better advantage on cable , especially considering its barely
, knockaround guys rarely seems interested in kicking around a raison d'etre that 's as fresh-faced as its young-guns cast .
, prep-school quality
crazed , overtly determined
by way too much indulgence of scene-chewing , teeth-gnashing actorliness
meets his future wife and makes his start at the cia
broomfield 's interviewees
cherish
the asylum material is gripping , as are the scenes of jia with his family .
regimen
good films
settles in
a stuttering script
's loud and boring
china 's sixth generation of film makers
when green threw medical equipment at a window ; not because it was particularly funny
backyard sheds
to have seen it
irresistible
is a hoot , and is just as good , if not better than much of what 's on saturday morning tv especially the pseudo-educational stuff we all ca n't stand .
mere disease-of
lengthy
norton is magnetic as graham .
sorcerer
more offended by his lack of faith in his audience
very low
's supposed to feel funny and light
shadows heidi 's trip
title character
a spiritual aspect
if woody is afraid of biting the hand that has finally , to some extent , warmed up to him
burnt
mr. haneke 's own sadistic tendencies toward his audience
as it is derivative
that could benefit from the spice of specificity
too calm and thoughtful for agitprop
` black culture '
, dishonest
honorably
than the director
drop everything
is n't heated properly
comic book films
war ii action
take a rocket scientist to figure out that this is a mormon family movie , and a sappy , preachy one at that
cremaster 3
tequila bender
an urban conflagration
is prime escapist fare
take -lrb- its -rrb- earnest errors and
the blemishes
gedeck , who makes martha enormously endearing
it comes off as only occasionally satirical and never fresh .
to ponder the peculiar american style of justice that plays out here
a slew of songs
inter-family rivalry and workplace ambition
to endure last summer
suspenser
uproarious humor
borstal boy
intriguing near-miss .
tara reid plays a college journalist
this
ll
ambition to say something about its subjects
the power of this script ,
a boom-box
both .
cultural and personal self-discovery and
it misses too many opportunities
that most frightening of all movies -- a mediocre horror film too bad to be good and too good to be bad
this family dynamic
's little to recommend snow dogs , unless one considers cliched dialogue and perverse escapism a source of high hilarity .
the changing composition
overall feelings , broader ideas ,
parsing
guess it just goes to show that if you give a filmmaker an unlimited amount of phony blood , nothing good can happen
of blood
with exquisite craftsmanship
romantic problems
another fabuleux destin
fairly unbelievable
starry cast
his tone retains a genteel , prep-school quality that feels dusty and leatherbound
the filmmakers
sandler 's comic taste
that provides a rounded and revealing overview of this ancient holistic healing system
, quitting hits home with disorienting force .
's both degrading and strangely liberating to see people working so hard at leading lives of sexy intrigue , only to be revealed by the dispassionate gantz brothers as ordinary , pasty lumpen .
crush each other under cars , throw each other out windows , electrocute and dismember their victims in full consciousness
could just as well be addressing the turn of the 20th century into the 21st
is a far bigger , far more meaningful story than one in which little green men come to earth for harvesting purposes
are short and often
landing squarely
spied with my little eye
a study of the gambles of the publishing world
ron howard 's apollo 13
's all gratuitous
from going out and enjoying the big-screen experience
for the sake of spectacle
as life
in gleefully , thumpingly hyperbolic terms
adventure and song
well in european markets , where mr. besson is a brand name , and in asia , where ms. shu is an institution
endeavor
it 's not half-bad .
florid but ultimately vapid crime melodrama
decisive
it 's hard to quibble with a flick boasting this many genuine cackles ,
for director gary fleder
stoked
not for the supporting cast
's always disappointing when a documentary fails to live up to -- or offer any new insight into -- its chosen topic
pack 'em
most amazing super-sized dosage
house films
the first five minutes will have you talking 'til the end of the year !
variable as the cinematography
have him switch bodies with a funny person
not quite `` shrek '' or `` monsters , inc. ''
at one
unwillingness
who might enjoy this
to speak up
he might have been tempted to change his landmark poem to ,
hour-and-a-half-long
found this a remarkable and novel concept
who sees himself as impervious to a fall
a breakthrough
in which the talent is undeniable
bring to imax
otherwise bleak tale
too campy to work as straight drama and too violent and sordid to function as comedy , vulgar is , truly and thankfully , a one-of-a-kind work .
its premise is smart , but
's one of the most plain white toast comic book films
than franchise possibilities
us share their enthusiasm
denied
the flashback
a gleefully
find yourself rooting for gai 's character to avoid the fate that has befallen every other carmen before her
injects just enough freshness
betrayed by the surprisingly shoddy makeup work
like all of egoyan 's work , ararat is fiercely intelligent and uncommonly ambitious .
the refreshingly unhibited enthusiasm
the imagination of a big kid
's really done it this time
the substance
seizing on george 's haplessness and lucy 's personality tics
there may have been a good film in `` trouble every day ,
slightly crazed , overtly determined
` black culture ' and the dorkier aspects
slender plot
vowing , `
biggie and tupac
, they 're ` they ' .
you can not guess why the cast and crew did n't sign a pact to burn the negative and the script and pretend the whole thing never existed .
this is so de palma .
father of the bride
need not apply . '
knocks
adventure
apart by forming a chain of relationships that come full circle to end on a positive -lrb- if tragic -rrb- note
for people who take as many drugs as the film 's characters
carpenter 's the thing
they poorly rejigger fatal attraction into a high school setting
with superb performances throughout
kiddie flicks
recorded
fit all of pootie tang
the outdated swagger
skillful as he is , mr. shyamalan is undone by his pretensions .
iwai 's gorgeous visuals
more sophisticated and literate than such pictures usually are ... an amusing little catch
welcome and heartwarming
wafer-thin
enough of the creative process or even
elizabeth hurley 's breasts
returned from the beyond
'm not sure
patchy combination of soap opera ,
is hollow , self-indulgent , and - worst of all - boring .
again if you 're in need of a cube fix
ability to startle
avenues
have the slightest difficulty accepting him in the role
the under-10 set
a lump of coal
but a convenient conveyor belt of brooding personalities that parade about as if they were coming back from stock character camp -- a drowsy drama infatuated by its own pretentious self-examination
poet
warrior
when a movie asks you to feel sorry for mick jagger 's sex life , it already has one strike against it .
edward norton
sorrowfully sympathetic to the damage
repellent to fully endear itself to american art house audiences , but it is notable for its stylistic austerity and forcefulness .
in newfoundland that cleverly captures the dry wit that 's so prevalent on the rock
see : terrorists are more evil than ever ! -rrb-
imperfect ?
asks what truth can be discerned from non-firsthand experience , and specifically
preposterousness
sweet as greenfingers
guy loses girl
's not a very good movie in any objective sense
drug abuse , infidelity and death
're willing to have fun with it
surprisingly
meandering , norton has to recite bland police procedural details , fiennes wanders around in an attempt to seem weird and distanced ,
raised
hmmmmm
camera line
gets the details right , from its promenade of barely clad bodies in myrtle beach , s.c. , to the adrenaline jolt of a sudden lunch rush at the diner .
a nifty plot line
to show up soon
us stranded with nothing more than our lesser appetites
motives and
if legendary shlockmeister ed wood had ever made a movie about a vampire
dampened through familiarity , -lrb- yet -rrb-
there is a great deal of fun .
of one recent chinese immigrant 's experiences in new york city
zings along
after you 've seen it
all the actors are good in pauline & paulette but van der groen , described as ` belgium 's national treasure , ' is especially terrific as pauline .
your brain and your secret agent decoder ring at the door
seem to be in a contest to see who can out-bad-act the other
some children who remain curious about each other against all odds
film could possibly come down the road in 2002
show-stoppingly hilarious ,
just that it 's so not-at-all-good
-lrb- a -rrb- poorly executed comedy .
fights a good fight on behalf of the world 's endangered reefs
you can get past the taboo subject matter
that has all the wiggling energy of young kitten
even those with an avid interest in the subject
sticks his mug in the window of the couple 's bmw and
want you to enjoy yourselves without feeling conned .
a three hour running time
as community-therapy spectacle
rough edges
harmon
helmer hudlin tries to make a hip comedy , but his dependence on slapstick defeats the possibility of creating a more darkly edged tome
warner bros.
jams too many prefabricated story elements
mat
in black mayhem
a film you will never forget
the impulses that produced this project ... are commendable , but the results are uneven
illustrates an american tragedy
to absurd lengths
at m.i.t.
the film suffers from a simplistic narrative and a pat , fairy-tale conclusion .
a confusing
take the latter
its tucked away
the playwright craig lucas explored with infinitely more grace and eloquence in his prelude to a kiss
give life
of kung pow
show-don ` t-tell stance
famuyiwa 's feature
... quite good at providing some good old fashioned spooks .
to suspend belief that were it not for holm 's performance
its
paint-by-numbers picture
wasted by a script that takes few chances and manages to insult the intelligence of everyone in the audience
laughably predictable wail pitched to the cadence of a depressed fifteen-year-old 's suicidal poetry .
chilling and unsettling
dead poets society and
on rough-trade homo-eroticism
that could only be made by african-americans because of its broad racial insensitivity towards african-americans
incessant lounge music
... but its abrupt drop in iq points as it races to the finish line proves simply too discouraging to let slide .
extremely languorous rhythms
out there
touchingly mending a child 's pain for his dead mother via communication with an old woman straight out of eudora welty
tries to accommodate to fit in and gain the unconditional love she seeks
i know this because i 've seen ` jackass : the movie
i 've never seen or heard anything quite like this film , and i recommend it for its originality alone
that pollyana would reach for a barf bag
comic-book
the set
, amy 's orgasm has a key strength in its willingness to explore its principal characters with honesty , insight and humor .
annoying , is n't it
when -lrb- reno -rrb- lets her radical flag fly , taking angry potshots at george w. bush , henry kissinger , larry king , et al.
i 'm sorry to say that this should seal the deal - arnold is not , nor will he be , back
vile , incoherent
gathering
are more involving than this mess .
its surface-obsession
devoid of pleasure or sensuality
new york 's finest and
where something 's happening
a host of splendid performances
a side
true study
scandalous
than it first sets out to be
comedy ' scenes
is to believe in something that is improbable
the irwins '
ourselves and each other
punching
you go
keep people going in this crazy life
than what 's been cobbled together onscreen
george lucas can only dream of
totally past his prime
full theatrical release
really did happen
at only 26
... a ho-hum affair , always watchable yet hardly memorable .
remarkably cohesive whole
debut shanghai noon
gurus and
turn on a dime from oddly humorous to tediously sentimental
may be relieved that his latest feature , r xmas , marks a modest if encouraging return to form
the unexpected blast
of the best of a growing strain of daring films
an eye for the ways people of different ethnicities talk to and about others outside the group
our deepest ,
two weeks notice
watch this movie and
an impish divertissement of themes that interest attal and gainsbourg
features what is surely the funniest and most accurate depiction of writer 's block ever .
give it considerable punch .
it is doubtful this listless feature will win him any new viewers
as well-written as sexy beast , not as gloriously flippant as lock , stock and two smoking barrels , but stylish and moody and exceptionally well-acted
to finish , featuring a fall from grace that still leaves shockwaves
bodily function jokes
press
is brilliant , really .
's already comfortable enough in her own skin to be proud of her rubenesque physique
action conventions
spiffing up
get this
a worthwhile topic for a film
few gut-busting laughs
cross swords with the best of them
just plain bad .
for every cheesy scene
i had a lot of problems with this movie .
your own \*\*\*
mr. chips off the old block
is high on squaddie banter ,
like vulgar
all of its insights into the dream world of teen life , and its electronic expression through cyber culture
you what to do
the real issues tucked between the silly and crude storyline
seen
the old are privy to
a `` big chill '' reunion of the baader-meinhof gang
moon
reverse
the sorriest and most sordid of human behavior on the screen , then
the right
lucky break is perfectly inoffensive and harmless
a movie about the power of poetry and passion
the final hour
mexican icon
`` looking for leonard '' just seems to kinda
tools
a woman 's
eric schaeffer has accomplished with never again
old french cinema
going at a rapid pace
, there is a real danger less sophisticated audiences will mistake it for an endorsement of the very things that bean abhors .
get light showers of emotion
for those under 20 years of age
what 's so striking about jolie 's performance
to be truly prurient
before it
, self-destructive ways
a deserved co-winner
through this sloppy , made-for-movie comedy special
philippe
a little more intensity
is really only one movie 's worth of decent gags
complete waste
an exercise in cynicism every bit as ugly as the shabby digital photography and muddy sound
stand in future years as an eloquent memorial
a movie about critical reaction
to admit that they do n't like it
over the blemishes of youth
house audiences
specifics
is likely
it 's refreshing to see a movie that embraces its old-fashioned themes and in the process comes out looking like something wholly original .
without the use of special effects , but rather by emphasizing the characters
rambling examination
by showing the humanity of a war-torn land
the adventures
from ``
love this movie
carries arnold
especially poignant portrait
keep you from shifting in your chair too often
ugh
tongue-in-cheek preposterousness
enjoyable level
it 's got the brawn , but not the brains .
about the bottom line
the time frank parachutes down onto a moving truck
especially when i have to put up with 146 minutes of it
animatronic roots
viewers are asked so often to suspend belief that were it not for holm 's performance
the movie is the equivalent of french hip-hop , which also seems to play on a 10-year delay .
the chatter of parrots raised on oprah
of traditional layers of awakening and ripening and separation and recovery
a deliberative account of a lifestyle
crocodile hunter
due to the endlessly repetitive scenes of embarrassment
creates a portrait of two strong men in conflict , inextricably entwined through family history
the current americanized adaptation
crappola radar
his cipherlike personality and bad behavior
adolescent boy
nature film
the longest 90 minutes of your movie-going life
feels as if everyone making it lost their movie mojo .
10 years ago
can not overcome the sense that pumpkin is a mere plot pawn for two directors with far less endearing disabilities .
admirers of director abel ferrara
the manipulative yet needy margot
sneers
nadir
a schmaltzy , by-the-numbers romantic comedy
mr. clooney , mr. kaufman and all their collaborators are entitled to take a deep bow for fashioning an engrossing entertainment out of an almost sure-fire prescription for a critical and commercial disaster .
bergman approaches swedish fatalism using gary larson 's far side humor
exposes the roots of the skateboarding boom that would become `` the punk kids ' revolution
has any sting to it ,
a big meal
through nighttime manhattan , a loquacious videologue of the modern male and the lengths to which he 'll go to weave a protective cocoon around his own ego
followers of the whole dead-undead genre , who deserve more from a vampire pic than a few shrieky special effects
and psychological barriers
bruckheimer elements
infiltrated
is heartfelt and hilarious in ways you ca n't fake .
work the words `` radical '' or `` suck '' into a sentence
the best actors there is
football games
historic
adult male
but this new jangle of noise , mayhem and stupidity must be a serious contender for the title .
sheridan
versatile stanley kwan
than the fellowship
the first installment
the movie 's failings
book
overwrought existentialism and
the subgenre
wo n't much care about
intriguing and honorable ,
have an interest in the characters you see
of true stories
-- but never less than pure wankery .
's a matter of finding entertainment in the experiences of zishe and the fiery presence of hanussen .
the killer which they have been patiently waiting for
as much of a mess as this one
sad to say
moviemaking process
italian for beginners
emptiness
, endearing
a been-there ,
iteration
positively
bikes
kills
relayed by superb
spits it back
may owe more to disney 's strong sense of formula than to the original story .
honesty and dignity
to suspense thriller
very bloodstream
is not , nor will he be ,
insomnia is one of the year 's best films and pacino gives one of his most daring , and complicated , performances .
tepid and choppy recycling
is funny , scary and sad
clueless and
the -lrb- opening -rrb- dance
a naturally funny film
express their quirky inner selves
tinsel industry
to barely feature length
blown them
determined , ennui-hobbled
much attachment
spikes
as entertainment
does n't give us anything we have n't seen before
have been much stronger
messy and frustrating
done any better in bringing the story of spider-man to the big screen
it requires gargantuan leaps of faith just to watch it
until the tragedy beneath it all gradually reveals itself
reality shows
are moments of real pleasure to be found in sara sugarman 's whimsical comedy very annie-mary but not enough to sustain the film .
, it still feels somewhat unfinished .
is too amateurishly square
'm guessing the director is a magician .
she can act
david giler
kevin reynolds
could be intriguing
had just gone that one step further
this ready-made midnight movie probably wo n't stand the cold light of day
its expiry date long gone
' rip-off
fascinates
may not have the highest production values you 've ever seen
the world 's reporters
shoots for
top-billed willis
point -- that everyone should be themselves --
, uncompromising
the story of trouble every day ...
shyamalan
of the way it allows the mind to enter and accept another world
depalma movie
up a storm
dogtown and
the movie traces mr. brown 's athletic exploits
, remarkably unpretentious
visual flair and bouncing bravado
's not a bad plot
undermines the possibility for an exploration of the thornier aspects of the nature\/nurture argument in regards to homosexuality .
cracked
more or less how it plays out
a little more attention
from a lower-class brit
i loved on first sight and , even more important ,
detective story
homage pokepie hat , but as a character
somewhat predictable
simple in form but
of humor and plenty
the spectacular
are as valid today
stereotypes that gives the -lrb- teen comedy -rrb-
uses a magnificent landscape to create a feature film that is wickedly fun to watch
too mediocre
makes for unexpectedly giddy viewing .
of the issue
a double feature
provides no easy answers
sickly entertainment at best and mind-destroying cinematic pollution
stately pacing
every cinematic tool
could have planned for
trying to please his mom
given too much time
is insightful about kissinger 's background and history
almost feels as if the movie is more interested in entertaining itself than in amusing us .
to make us care about zelda 's ultimate fate
an expert thriller
piccoli 's performance is amazing , yes
remains brightly optimistic , coming through in the end
unhibited
trade center tragedy
'll be white-knuckled and unable to look away
i know i should n't have laughed , but hey , those farts got to my inner nine-year-old .
odd , haphazard , and inconsequential romantic
witty feature
a cinematic disaster
picked me up , swung me around
was old
humor and eye-popping
for its success on a patient viewer
intelligence level
like moonlight mile , better judgment be damned
is n't much of a mystery , unfortunately
adorably ditsy but heartfelt performances , and
this bracingly truthful antidote
april 2002 instalment
whimsicality ,
through dark tunnels
the college-friends genre
is a riveting , brisk delight .
marriage
to espn the magazine
her mother , mai thi kim ,
earmarks
give a second look
first production
sees it
its own pretentious self-examination
ravishing waif
to a mood that 's sustained through the surprisingly somber conclusion
is really all about performances
the use
the very basic dictums of human decency
never game his victims
view events
the movie 's conception
the shadow side of the 30-year friendship between two english women
more self-absorbed women
rises to the level of marginal competence
there 's more repetition than creativity throughout the movie .
that 's neither original nor terribly funny
been so aggressively anti-erotic
a ruse ,
adding the rich details and
there 's no way you wo n't be talking about the film once you exit the theater .
attal 's
, steamy mix
balanced movie
did n't offer an advance screening
a gorgeous film -
redefinition
is rote spookiness
would take a complete moron to foul up a screen adaptation of oscar wilde 's classic satire
of an underdone potato
's the man that makes the clothes
is `` ballistic '' worth
of its own
the power-lunchers do n't care to understand
with the thesis
television melodrama
chomp on jumbo ants ,
from its well-meaning clunkiness
are odd and pixilated and
i liked about schmidt a lot
interpretation
if standard issue ,
with humor -lrb- ' i speak fluent flatula , ' advises denlopp after a rather , er , bubbly exchange with an alien deckhand -rrb-
screenwriter chris ver weil 's directing debut is good-natured and never dull , but its virtues are small and easily overshadowed by its predictability
an affected malaise
study
an overwhelming pleasure
action-oriented world war
gere gives a good performance in a film that does n't merit it .
're all
's not a fresh idea at the core of this tale
an impressive hybrid .
intense freight
famine and poverty
that shatters her cheery and tranquil suburban life
how i killed my father compelling
funny yet
the six musical numbers
've never come within a mile of the longest yard
the trinity assembly approaches the endeavor with a shocking lack of irony , and george ratliff 's documentary , hell house , reflects their earnestness -- which makes for a terrifying film
unwatchable
an impeccable pedigree , mongrel pep , and
leave it to john sayles to take on developers , the chamber of commerce , tourism , historical pageants , and commercialism all in the same movie ... without neglecting character development for even one minute .
enough clever
rewards
findings
will see the movie through the prism of his or her own beliefs and prejudices
yo , it 's the days of our lives
analyze this , not even
in conviction
to see crossroads if they 're not big fans of teen pop kitten britney spears
feels especially thin stretched over the nearly 80-minute running time .
oozing , chilling and heart-warming
registering
do so
passions
dead poets '
it 's a square , sentimental drama that satisfies , as comfort food often can .
avid interest
while the humor aspects of ` jason x ' were far more entertaining than i had expected , everything else about the film tanks .
build up a pressure cooker of horrified awe
the spice
a fresh point
shut out
our respect
is well
has no snap to it , no wiseacre crackle or hard-bitten cynicism
do n't care about the truth
feels
a stylish cast and some clever scripting solutions
that 's very different from our own and yet instantly recognizable
not very amusing
leagues under the sea ' and the george pal version of h.g. wells ' ` the time machine
puzzles
comes into its own in the second half
that takes an astonishingly condescending attitude toward women
'll be shaking your head all the way to the credits
you 're gonna like this movie .
it 's an exhilarating place to visit , this laboratory of laughter .
susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb
grandeur ' shots
a smart , romantic drama that dares to depict the french revolution from the aristocrats ' perspective
recommended --
's needed so badly but what is virtually absent
it shows
movie that is no more than mildly amusing
tenth
released a few decades
a costly divorce
's -rrb-
stay in touch with your own skin
an artsploitation movie with too much exploitation and too little art
its unintentional parallels
hairy deal .
describing
makes for a touching love story
locusts in a horde
averse
suffocate the illumination created by the two daughters
it baffling
the criterion dvd
overused
the original ringu with the current americanized adaptation
costner 's
is muted
wary natives
kosminsky ... puts enough salt into the wounds of the tortured and self-conscious material to make it sting .
wiseacre crackle
their way around this movie directionless
a conclusion or pay off
as faithful portraiture
a joyous communal festival
what makes how i killed my father compelling
charming but slight comedy
take the warning literally , and
of corruption
think of it as gidget , only with muscles and a lot more smarts , but just as endearing and easy to watch
genteel and unsurprising the execution
become dullingly repetitive
distill
a romantic comedy
even the hastily and amateurishly drawn animation can not engage .
was expecting
's actually pretty funny
toro
captive by mediocrity .
gives this aging series
of zhao benshan
curling may be a unique sport but men with brooms is distinctly ordinary
a give-me-an-oscar kind of way
the flat dialogue
a triumph of pure craft and passionate heart
are n't usually
about the characters ' lives
john penotti
is not a hobby that attracts the young and fit
blade
the sword fighting is well done and
more than adequately fills the eyes
in a way that few movies have ever approached
inside information
unhidden british
the comeback curlers
for easy sanctimony , formulaic thrills and a ham-fisted sermon
into the film you
civics
by whiny , pathetic , starving and untalented artistes
it 's not that funny -- which is just generally insulting .
of obligatory cheap
speedy
what with all the blanket statements and dime-store ruminations on vanity , the worries of the rich and sudden wisdom , the film becomes a sermon for most of its running time .
efficient , suitably anonymous chiller .
guns , violence , and
to be exploring the idea of why human beings long for what they do n't have , and how this gets us in trouble
has the bod
may be convinced that he has something significant to say
as pleasantly
'' has the right stuff for silly summer entertainment and has enough laughs to sustain interest to the end .
that makes a depleted yesterday feel very much like a brand-new tomorrow
between blow
millennial
situation
shrewd and effective film
a terrible movie that some people will nevertheless find moving .
latter 's
's actually watchable
time and space
clancy creates
colorful , energetic and sweetly whimsical ...
of loss and denial and life-at-arm 's - length in the film
demonstrates a breadth of vision and an attention to detail that propels her into the upper echelons of the directing world .
be swept up in invincible
secretary is not a movie about fetishism .
boom-box
the obligatory break-ups and
an enthralling aesthetic experience , one that 's steeped in mystery and a ravishing , baroque beauty
their labor , living harmoniously , joined in song
true light
lamer
stoppard
walk to remember a niche hit
needs more impressionistic cinematography and exhilarating point-of-view shots and fewer slow-motion ` grandeur ' shots and quick-cut edits that often detract from the athleticism .
miike
sympathy really belongs with any viewer forced to watch him try out so many complicated facial expressions
hot
a film of quiet power
there 's no conversion effort ,
familiar subject
this film for its harsh objectivity and refusal
less cinematically powerful than quietly
old-school hollywood confection
at least conscious
inherently caustic and oddly whimsical
sitting through it is something akin to an act of cinematic penance
are the flamboyant mannerisms that are the trademark of several of his performances
those moviegoers who would automatically bypass a hip-hop documentary
with a hefty helping of re-fried green tomatoes
need to see it
felt and
's not a fresh idea at the core of this tale .
glib but
respond more strongly to storytelling than computer-generated effects
i think it was plato who said , ' i think ,
two rich women
miller has crafted an intriguing story of maternal instincts and misguided acts of affection .
of the greatest films
in the dark
volletta wallace 's maternal fury ,
a glossy melodrama that occasionally verges on camp
racism and homophobia
have planned for
gross-out comedies
more ambivalent set
janszen
derailed by a failure to seek and strike just the right tone
, they 're merely signposts marking the slow , lingering death of imagination .
sticking its head up
has been held hostage by generic scripts that seek to remake sleepless in seattle again and again
deadly bore
this is an exercise in chilling style , and twohy films the sub , inside and out , with an eye on preserving a sense of mystery .
the fizz
desperately wants to be a wacky , screwball comedy
than real figures
a better travelogue
delicious , quirky movie
the lives of the people
your arm
put away
to one part family values
a lot to chew on
pair
to put it together yourself
the same way you came -- a few tasty morsels under your belt ,
filmgoers
-lrb- being -rrb-
your interest
of any of the qualities that made the first film so special
new kind
accept it as life
but you 'd never guess that from the performances .
a barrage
her skin
were written by somebody else .
cattaneo should have followed the runaway success of his first film , the full monty , with something different .
but something seems to be missing .
the monsters in a horror movie
even the most jaded cinema audiences will leave the auditorium feeling dizzy , confused , and totally disorientated
but it also does the absolute last thing we need hollywood doing to us
did the same
languid
ever could be
about one of cinema 's directorial giants
being clever and devolves
a much more successful translation
the film did n't convince me that calvin jr. 's barbershop represents some sort of beacon of hope in the middle of chicago 's south side .
changing lanes is an anomaly for a hollywood movie ; it 's a well-written and occasionally challenging social drama that actually has something interesting to say .
an airless , prepackaged julia roberts wannabe that stinks so badly of hard-sell image-mongering you 'll wonder if lopez 's publicist should share screenwriting credit .
for this ultra-provincial new yorker
possess the lack-of-attention span that we did at seventeen
with a story that is so far-fetched it would be impossible to believe if it were n't true
to sit through than most of jaglom 's self-conscious and gratingly irritating films
mile , better judgment
can only dream of
bucked
a great american adventure and a wonderful film to bring to imax
the story 's scope and pageantry are mesmerizing
eardrum-dicing gunplay , screeching-metal smashups
full of cheesy dialogue , but
except
a man who has little clue about either the nature of women or of friendship
detective
director boris von sychowski instead opts for a routine slasher film that was probably more fun to make than it is to sit through .
a smile on your face and a grumble in your stomach
created a substantive movie out of several cliched movie structures : the road movie , the coming-of-age movie , and the teenage sex comedy
honorable
to try to eke out an emotional tug of the heart , one which it fails to get
by director peter kosminsky
together familiar
cho 's latest comic set is n't as sharp or as fresh as i 'm the one that i want ... but it 's still damn funny stuff
from the compelling historical tale
creates a portrait of two strong men in conflict , inextricably entwined through family history ,
amusing ,
to him
intense scrutiny for 104 minutes
is not a new , or inventive , journey
the trick
it 's crap on a leash -- far too polite to scale the lunatic heights of joe dante 's similarly styled gremlins .
comes with the laziness and arrogance of a thing that already knows it 's won .
come face-to-face
hardly an objective documentary , but it 's great cinematic polemic
keenly observed and
filmmaking , the kind that pretends to be passionate and truthful but is really frustratingly timid and soggy
pay nine bucks for this :
a zombie movie in every sense
are left with a handful of disparate funny moments of no real consequence .
extravaganza
surprisingly brilliant
want to get made-up and go see this movie with my sisters
by christopher plummer
you 've never come within a mile of the longest yard
-lrb- gulpilil -rrb- is a commanding screen presence ,
and universal tale
the slickest of mamet
15
i suspect ,
this gentle and affecting melodrama
meat freezers
excellent performances from jacqueline bisset and martha plimpton
in charm and charisma
like this that makes you appreciate original romantic comedies like punch-drunk love
striking out with another
neglecting character development for even one minute
holes and completely lacking in chills
enjoyably
coming apart
angelina jolie 's
nothing about this movie works .
relies a bit too heavily on grandstanding , emotional , rocky-like moments
marvel again
the visuals , even erotically frank ones ,
one of those movies that catches you up in something bigger than yourself , namely , an archetypal desire to enjoy good trash every now and then .
constructs a hilarious ode to middle america and middle age with this unlikely odyssey
classic moral-condundrum drama :
o '
it throws you for a loop .
intellectual masterpieces
sand , who brings to the role her pale , dark beauty and characteristic warmth
the film ratchets up the stirring soundtrack , throws in a fish-out-of-water gag and lets the cliched dialogue rip .
a cautionary tale about the folly of superficiality that is itself endlessly superficial .
the wild wild west
this alleged psychological thriller in search of purpose or even a plot
that strays past the two and a half mark
barrels
writer-director walter hill and
this mean machine
is funny , smart , visually inventive , and most of all , alive
its sweet time building
the big chill -rrb-
based on the book by a.s. byatt , demands
what 's invigorating about it is that it does n't give a damn .
show the gentle and humane side of middle eastern world politics
soul-searching spirit
to keep the story compelling
anything that was n't at least watchable
a retooling of fahrenheit 451 , and even
ballet
bursts of automatic gunfire
someone screaming
mr. koshashvili is a director to watch .
sets out with no pretensions and delivers big time
the only young people
marshall puts a suspenseful spin on standard horror flick formula .
protect the code at all costs also
behind the curtain that separates comics from the people laughing in the crowd
a sun-drenched masterpiece , part parlor game , part psychological case study ,
as assembled , frankenstein-like
to be oblivious to the existence of this film
despite some comic sparks , welcome to collinwood never catches fire .
shooting fish
rohmer 's
fixating on a far corner of the screen at times because your nerves just ca n't take it any more
columbia
diane lane 's sophisticated performance ca n't rescue adrian lyne 's unfaithful from its sleazy moralizing .
off the page
are limited and so embellished by editing that there 's really not much of a sense of action or even action-comedy
skip this dreck ,
value cash above credibility .
the film is predictable in the reassuring manner of a beautifully sung holiday carol .
was only a matter of time before some savvy producer saw the potential success inherent in the mixture of bullock bubble and hugh goo
would have liked it much more if harry & tonto never existed
delivers a powerful commentary on how governments lie
review
much fascination
smarter than your average bond
for overstimulated minds
all of dean 's mannerisms and self-indulgence ,
which is somehow guessable from the first few minutes , maybe because it echoes the by now intolerable morbidity of so many recent movies
strolls
cult novel
straight-ahead
the queasy-stomached critic
the never flagging legal investigator
own rhythm
emerge with unimpeachable clarity
connection and concern
his penchant for tearing up on cue --
may have been in the air onscreen
twice about
are hardly specific to their era
scenario
are enthusiastic about something and then
embellished
the smeared windshield of his rental car
may work as an addictive guilty pleasure but the material never overcomes its questionable satirical ambivalence
take you to outer space
in such a gloriously goofy way
with a large human tragedy
get another phone call warning you that if the video is n't back at blockbuster before midnight , you 're going to face frightening late fees .
instantly forgettable snow-and-stuntwork extravaganza
a copy of a copy
jar-jar binks :
with a funny person
wall-to-wall
comes back for more
easy , cynical potshots
is nonexistent
that heavyweights joel silver and robert zemeckis agreed to produce this
males
worth particular attention
shoot
fact that this is revenge of the nerds revisited
measured or
cd
fights
manner
from kevin kline
a tone poem of transgression
the story , touching though it is
what would you have done to survive ?
feeds
neil finn and edmund
it 's pretty linear and only makeup-deep , but bogdanovich ties it together with efficiency and an affection for the period
had all its vital essence scooped
fussing over
wildly unsentimental but flawed
parris ' performance is credible and remarkably mature .
is off .
by poor casting
is if you have a case of masochism and an hour and a half to blow .
an extraordinary poignancy , and
a boom-box of a movie that might have been titled ` the loud and the ludicrous '
much interest
for all the wit and hoopla , festival in cannes offers rare insight into the structure of relationships .
wasting away inside unnecessary films
the cable-sports channel and
pearl
a dazzling thing to behold -- as long as you 're wearing the somewhat cumbersome 3d goggles the theater
than involving
directors john musker and ron clements , the team behind the little mermaid ,
revenge of the nerds revisited
she , janine and molly -- an all-woman dysfunctional family -- deserve one another
chooses to present ah na 's life as a slight , weightless fairy tale , whose most unpleasant details seem to melt away in the face of the character 's blank-faced optimism
legally blonde and
to pure disney
thought-provoking and often-funny drama
is at once intimate and universal cinema
the acting , for the most part , is terrific , although the actors must struggle with the fact that they 're playing characters who sometimes feel more like literary conceits than flesh-and-blood humans .
is a great deal of fun
topless and roll in the mud than a worthwhile glimpse of independent-community guiding lights .
would subtlety be lost on the target audience
all too seriously
movies with the courage to go over the top and movies that do n't care about being stupid
that substitutes extreme
in the tries-so-hard-to-be-cool `` clockstoppers
slack and
the phoniness
bring off this wild welsh whimsy .
the perfect star vehicle
par for the course for disney sequels
in a marching band
pulls the rug
unexpected fable
is strictly by the book
from fresh-squeezed
computer-animated
care who fires the winning shot
compelling and horrifying story
charred , somewhere northwest of the bermuda triangle
this is a movie you can trust .
bibbidy-bobbidi-bland .
it 's like a drive-by .
of shaping the material to fit the story
waffle
other recent film
slap
a reasonably attractive holiday contraption ,
i 'm not sure which half of dragonfly is worse : the part where nothing 's happening , or the part where something 's happening , but
george and lucy 's most obvious differences
's just tediously bad ,
lacking in substance , not to mention dragged down by a leaden closing act
singular artist
's an enthusiastic charm in fire that makes the formula fresh again
an intelligent , realistic portrayal
hollywood too long has ignored
ambitiously naturalistic , albeit half-baked , drama
beneath the hype , the celebrity , the high life , the conspiracies and the mystery
family intensity
were stripped of most of his budget and all of his sense of humor
a pair of squabbling working-class spouses
more depressing than liberating
in a smoother , more focused narrative
aplenty
the prisoner -lrb- and ultimately the victim -rrb-
place to go since simone is not real
in the place where a masterpiece should be
cold , grey , antiseptic
be lighter on its feet
elevates the material above pat inspirational status and
it cooks conduct in a low , smoky and inviting sizzle .
a lively and engaging examination
whose roots go back to 7th-century oral traditions
at its most basic
anatomical humor
for their place in the world
, spoofy update
ludicrous film
decent kid-pleasing
fontaine 's direction , especially her agreeably startling use of close-ups and her grace with a moving camera
really wrote shakespeare 's plays
without the vulgarity
is a man shot out of a cannon into a vat of ice cream
to find love in the most unlikely place
its soundtrack
und
a poster movie , a mediocre tribute to films like them
are so overstated
to a close
truly edgy -- merely crassly flamboyant
presents an interesting , even sexy premise
saves it ... and makes it
of effort and intelligence
cross and change
diversions could ever be .
-lrb- and fairly unbelievable -rrb- finale
of this one
telling creepy stories to give each other the willies
presumes that high school social groups are at war
made the full monty a smashing success ... but neglects to add the magic that made it all work
in the front ranks of china 's now numerous , world-renowned filmmakers
the rock is destined to be the 21st century 's new `` conan '' and that he 's going to make a splash even greater than arnold schwarzenegger , jean-claud van damme or steven segal .
whole talking-animal thing
of the cult
various characters
the incessant use
most basic emotions
the proficient , dull sorvino has no light touch , and
its somewhat convenient ending
sparse dialogue
in wisegirls
a documentary and more propaganda
was n't
plunging deeper
patiently
i hoped i would -- with moist eyes
gloomy film noir veil
benefited
the picture 's cleverness is ironically muted by the very people who are intended to make it shine
an engaging fantasy
younger lad
invested in undergraduate doubling subtexts and ridiculous stabs at existentialism reminding of the discovery of the wizard of god in the fifth trek flick .
eckstraordinarily lame and severely
oscar-caliber
sustain interest in his profession
strolls through this mess with a smug grin
's just something about watching a squad of psychopathic underdogs whale the tar out of unsuspecting lawmen that reaches across time and distance .
blithe exchanges
in the acting craft
new life
bastards , more power to it .
, the best advice is : ` scooby ' do n't .
enjoy on a certain level
a participant
i have always appreciated a smartly written motion picture , and , whatever flaws igby goes down may possess , it is undeniably that .
atypically hypnotic
not just ticking , but humming
a charming , banter-filled comedy ...
like michael jackson 's nose
of a beautifully sung holiday carol
be parodied
fat greek wedding
channel
a nice coffee table book
has an eye for the ways people of different ethnicities talk to and about others outside the group
plays like a powerful 1957 drama we 've somehow never seen before
mamet 's `` house of games ''
the cleverest
to ` special effects
apted
no matter how firmly director john stainton has his tongue in his cheek
sordid to function as comedy
reopens an interesting controversy
of robert altman 's lesser works
to entertain all ages
adorns his family-film plot
justice served
special walk
's also nice to see a movie with its heart so thoroughly
is entertaining .
take nothing seriously and enjoy the ride .
problems and
asquith
the earnest emotional core
ranges from laugh-out-loud hilarious to wonder-what -
roiling pathos
handguns , bmws and seaside chateaus
to keep letting go at all the wrong moments
a black comedy
should get all five
bad taste
walks with a slow , deliberate gait ,
be a shame
it 's so downbeat and nearly humorless that it becomes a chore to sit through -- despite some first-rate performances by its lead .
we 're left with a story that tries to grab us , only to keep letting go at all the wrong moments .
a terrific performance
at 85 minutes it feels a bit long
director nick cassavetes
a captivatingly quirky hybrid of character portrait , romantic comedy and beat-the-clock thriller .
to hear
a lisping , reptilian villain
many barney videos
scream .
standup comedian
the isolated moments
just more
is caddyshack
modern lothario
's notably
it goes on for at least 90 more minutes and , worse , that you have to pay if you want to see it
like old , familiar vaudeville partners
the finest films of the year
it 's in danger of going wrong
a return ticket
get a cinematic postcard that 's superficial and unrealized .
dead-undead genre
some studios
that revels in its own simplicity
considered work
both oscar winners , a fact which , as you watch them clumsily mugging their way through snow dogs , seems inconceivable
, it is undeniably that
preposterous , the movie will likely set the cause of woman warriors back decades .
the hype , the celebrity , the high life , the conspiracies and the mystery
crushingly
the book 's irreverent energy
driver and
better characters , some genuine quirkiness and at least
two 20th-century footnotes
categorize this as a smutty guilty pleasure
classic cinema
allowing him to finally move away from his usual bumbling , tongue-tied screen persona
seen on the screen
goes , because it 's true
cheapo animation
great piece to watch with kids and use to introduce video as art
item
its end
come to new york city to replace past tragedy with the american dream
nearly ready
lyne 's
the movie work -- to an admittedly limited extent --
# 3
much worse than bland
find 80 minutes of these shenanigans exhausting
be in video stores
in a slap-happy mood
the connected stories of breitbart and hanussen are actually fascinating , but the filmmaking in invincible is such that the movie does not do them justice
beat that one , either
as so silly
are anguished , bitter and truthful
may be enough to keep many moviegoers
good documentary
is n't a comparison to reality so much as it is a commentary about our knowledge of films
, compressed characterisations and for its profound humanity
both the horror
initial strangeness inexorably gives way to rote sentimentality and mystical tenderness becomes narrative expedience .
or classical familiarity
to say something about its subjects
their performances could have -- should have -- been allowed to stand on their own
wretchedly unfunny wannabe comedy
humble
the brosnan bunch
is a movie filled with unlikable , spiteful idiots ; whether or not their friendship is salvaged
instead of talking
it 's the movie equivalent of a sweaty old guy in a rain coat shopping for cheap porn .
is murder by numbers , and as easy to be bored by as your abc 's ,
travis
few seconds
the absolute last thing we need hollywood doing to us
thought-provoking
more balanced or fair
about half of them are funny , a few are sexy
decipherable
joan
un-bear-able '' project
, remote , emotionally distant piece
wannabe film --
of wills that is impossible to care about and is n't very funny
imagine -lrb- if possible -rrb- a pasolini film without passion or politics , or an almodovar movie without beauty or humor , and you have some idea of the glum , numb experience of watching o fantasma
by the sketchiest of captions
queen of the damned is too long with too little going on .
`` ha ha ''
meyjes ... has done his homework and soaked up some jazzy new revisionist theories about the origins of nazi politics and aesthetics .
loosely speaking , we 're in all of me territory again , and , strictly speaking , schneider is no steve martin
it 's splash without the jokes .
can seem tiresomely simpleminded .
to that destination
to an equally impressive degree
the story 's emotional thrust
stuart and margolo
paradigm
say tykwer has done all that heaven allows , if you wanted to make as anti-kieslowski a pun as possible
this -rrb- thrill-kill cat-and-mouser
sorry to say that this should seal the deal
its delightful cast
dry wit
achieving some honest insight
his gags
on both sides
very stylish
their environs
what saves this deeply affecting film from being merely
spindly
a weak script that ca n't support the epic treatment
gasp , shudder and even tremble without losing his machismo
are there tolstoy groupies
in how medical aid is made available to american workers
labored and unfunny
more complex and honest
us --
nine bucks
the dynamic first act
're - doing-it-for - the-cash
funniest
ears
undoubtedly
as a community-college advertisement
by cattle
has some visual wit ... but little imagination elsewhere
than this long-on-the-shelf , point-and-shoot exercise in gimmicky crime drama
if any of them list this ` credit ' on their resumes in the future , that 'll be much funnier than anything in the film ...
so solidly connect with one demographic while striking out with another
the stunning star turn by djeinaba diop gai
tinsel
resuscitate the fun-loving libertine lost somewhere inside the conservative , handbag-clutching sarandon
mature
most anti-human
an appalling ` ace ventura ' rip-off
the documentary gives an especially poignant portrait of her friendship with the never flagging legal investigator david presson .
he 's afraid of his best-known creation
the lyrics
makes strong arguments regarding the social status of america 's indigenous people
private ryan
that embraces its old-fashioned themes and in the process comes out looking like something wholly original
improvise
no amount of imagination , no creature
laced with liberal doses of dark humor , gorgeous exterior photography , and a stable-full of solid performances , no such thing is a fascinating little tale .
director douglas mcgrath takes on nickleby with all the halfhearted zeal of an 8th grade boy delving into required reading .
in dough from baby boomer families
it 's quite another to feel physically caught up in the process .
the expressive power of the camera
at the end that extravagantly redeems it
uncharted ground
, sorority boys is a bowser .
the one thing
bizarre world
stiletto-stomps
visually exciting sci-fi film which suffers from a lackluster screenplay .
the movie about the baseball-playing monkey was worse . ''
the problems with the film
's never too late to believe in your dreams . '
; the problem is he has no character , loveable or otherwise .
either cracking up or throwing up
to swallow than wertmuller 's polemical allegory
do n't manage an equally assured narrative coinage
introverted young
are struggling to give themselves a better lot in life than the ones
feel anything much while watching this movie ,
expound upon the subject 's mysterious personality without ever explaining him
put together with the preteen boy in mind .
door
that is impossible to care about and is n't very funny
can not overcome the sense that pumpkin is a mere plot pawn for two directors with far less endearing disabilities
like a blown-out vein
act miscalculation
perhaps the budget
shakes you vigorously
one of the more influential works of the ` korean new wave ' .
the ingenious construction -lrb- adapted by david hare from michael cunningham 's novel -rrb-
decidedly unoriginal
breaking out
to the civilized mind
by chainsaw
might not have gotten him into film school in the first place
... plenty of warmth to go around , with music and laughter and the love of family .
modern city
the geek generation
is a really cool bit -- the movie 's conception of a future-world holographic librarian -lrb- orlando jones -rrb- who knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written , and nicely realized .
a young woman who wants many things in life , but fears she 'll become her mother before she gets to fulfill her dreams
of snow
take you
trouble-in-the-ghetto
erin
view a movie
a taut , sobering film
's a terrible movie in every regard , and utterly painful to watch .
match the freshness of the actress-producer and writer
then by all means check it out .
the rampantly
continues to improve .
does spider-man deliver , but i suspect it might deliver again and again .
a series of abrasive , stylized sequences
pronounce
a few bits funnier than malle 's dud
the entire family
few ear-pleasing songs
santa bumps up against 21st century reality so hard
macaroni
a bittersweet film ,
it 's a loathsome movie ,
a project
actually manages to bring something new into the mix
mormon
is even more ludicrous than you 'd expect from the guy-in-a-dress genre
-lrb- there 's -rrb- a choke leash around your neck so director nick cassavetes can give it a good , hard yank whenever he wants you to feel something
yes , spirited away is a triumph of imagination
comes together as a coherent whole
pseudo-philosophic twaddle
of a handsome and well-made entertainment
moment gems
disappointingly generic nature
a trove of delights
adhering to the messiness of true stories
a mere disease-of - the-week tv movie
fighting hard for something that really matters
are clinically depressed and
it 's all stitched together with energy , intelligence and verve , enhanced by a surplus of vintage archive footage .
the boys ' sparring
teen movie concern
zero-dimensional , unlikable characters and
if not
1993 classic
reincarnation
lurid and less
're going to feel like you were n't invited to the party
her mother , mai thi kim , still lives
is even better than the fellowship
could have come from an animated-movie screenwriting textbook
heaven allows
has a wooden delivery and encounters a substantial arc of change that does n't produce any real transformation
is entirely too straight-faced
is sandler running on empty , repeating what he 's already done way too often
darkly funny and frequently insightful
permitting its characters more than two obvious dimensions and repeatedly
of wladyslaw szpilman , who is not only a pianist , but a good human being
is really , really stupid
an unimaginative screenwriter 's
her pure fantasy character , melanie carmichael , with a massive infusion of old-fashioned hollywood magic
bielinsky is a filmmaker of impressive talent .
samira makhmalbaf as a very distinctive sensibility , working to develop her own film language with conspicuous success
the characters seem one-dimensional , and the film is superficial and will probably be of interest primarily to its target audience .
digested
saved only
this odd , distant portuguese import more or less borrows from bad lieutenant and les vampires , and comes up with a kind of art-house gay porn film .
younger audiences
quieter middle section
waste
trying to get out
pull -lrb- s -rrb- off the rare trick of recreating
the deliberate
brothers comedy
for guys
simple , sweet and romantic comedy
television
will capture the minds and hearts of many
came
at times a bit melodramatic and even a little dated -lrb- depending upon where you live -rrb-
without any redeeming value whatsoever .
has the twinkling eyes , repressed smile and determined face needed to carry out a dickensian hero
about as exciting to watch as two last-place basketball teams playing one another on the final day of the season
achero manas 's
escape
as the kind of film that should be the target of something
it cold have been
walks with a slow , deliberate gait , chooses his words carefully
the quality of the manipulative engineering
familiar but enjoyable
something rare and riveting
do n't bother .
achingly honest and delightfully cheeky
is so poorly paced you could fit all of pootie tang in between its punchlines
calls attention to a problem hollywood too long has ignored
are you wo n't ,
lagaan really is enormously good fun .
real deal
that transcends culture and race
broomfield
is too savvy a filmmaker to let this morph into a typical romantic triangle
adept direction
the notion of deleting emotion from people ,
is one word that best describes this film : honest
as if it were the third ending of clue
drug-induced bowel
upon a project of such vast proportions need to reap more rewards than spiffy bluescreen technique and stylish weaponry
be hard to burn out of your brain
the blacklight crowd
the subject 's mysterious personality
on ice
as enjoyable
depends
jolts of pop music
skit-com material
most will take away
of the most plain white toast comic book films
the good and different idea -lrb- of middle-aged romance -rrb- is not handled well and , except for the fine star performances , there is little else to recommend `` never again . ''
more forced than usual
of '70s
greatest adventure
solid , kinetically-charged spy flick worthy
conventional but heartwarming tale
the uncertain girl
more outre
, it 's a real shame that so much of the movie -- again , as in the animal -- is a slapdash mess .
of this laughable dialogue
teendom
junk
anonymity
screen presence
distant piece
end up being very inspiring or insightful
descend
its running time
staggering
promising from a mediocre screenplay
borscht belt schtick
earlier films
told with an appropriate minimum of means
pat
grow increasingly disturbed
a tactic to cover up the fact that the picture is constructed around a core of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas
were the people who paid to see it
day-to-day basis
graham greene 's novel
about as fresh
mostly wordless
screed
driver and goodfellas
esther 's
that storytelling has value can not be denied .
succeeds as a powerful look at a failure of our justice system .
do you
him to adopt a somewhat mannered tone ... that ultimately dulls the human tragedy at the story 's core
disguise the fact that the new film is a lame kiddie flick and that carvey 's considerable talents are wasted in it
the movie 's sentimental , hypocritical lessons about sexism
98
good actors , even kingsley ,
the plot -lrb- other than its one good idea -rrb- and
wildly inventive
collateral damage presents schwarzenegger as a tragic figure
goes beyond his usual fluttering and stammering and captures the soul of a man in pain who gradually comes to recognize it and deal with it .
sympathizing with terrorist motivations
really is a pan-american movie , with moments of genuine insight into the urban heart .
art
bourne was once an amoral assassin just like the ones who are pursuing him
hopes to camouflage how bad his movie is
anime like this
you grew up on scooby
slight and obvious
the laborious pacing and endless exposition had been tightened
for nba properties
quitting
the less charitable
... plays like a living-room war of the worlds , gaining most of its unsettling force from the suggested and the unknown .
playing fair with the audience
so pat it makes your teeth hurt
if everyone making it lost their movie mojo
a movie-industry satire
their friendship is salvaged
does n't trust laughs -- and does n't conjure proper respect for followers of the whole dead-undead genre , who deserve more from a vampire pic than a few shrieky special effects
what `` they '' wanted and quite honestly
heartwarming film
emerging in world cinema
beneath the film 's obvious determination to shock at any cost
it amounts to is a mildly funny , sometimes tedious , ultimately insignificant film
rather brilliant little cult item
a bodice-ripper
a momentum
it finds its moviegoing pleasures in the tiny events that could make a person who has lived her life half-asleep suddenly wake up and take notice .
a small gem
are telegraphed in the most blithe exchanges gives the film its lingering tug
the longest 90 minutes
hopes and dreams
have enough emotional resonance or variety of incident to sustain a feature
clears the cynicism right out of you .
mr. wollter and ms. seldhal give strong and convincing performances ,
is it possible for a documentary
this is dicaprio 's best performance in anything ever , and easily the most watchable film of the year .
a difficult but worthy film that bites off more than it can chew by linking the massacre
complex , sinuously plotted and , somehow , off-puttingly cold .
on its own self-referential hot air
a comedy to start a reaction
achievements
has to recite bland police procedural details , fiennes wanders around in an attempt to seem weird and distanced
that such a talented director as chen kaige
is as innocuous as it is flavorless .
desirable
cross between xxx and vertical limit .
is too crazy
elm street
' is banal in its message and the choice of material to convey it .
funny , smart ,
in every regard except its storyline
a stirring time
could possibly be more contemptuous of the single female population .
the credit for the film 's winning tone
this emotional misery
in the right frame of mind
i believe a movie can be mindless without being the peak of all things insipid
of hype
, son of the bride , proves it 's never too late to learn .
to the titular character 's paintings and
quite a nosedive
acted -- and far less crass -
draw
about any aspect of it , from its cheesy screenplay
centering on a traditional indian wedding in contemporary new delhi
corny sentimentality
the idea of narrative logic or cohesion
a huge amount of the credit for the film
1952
worth rooting for -lrb- or worth rooting against , for that matter -rrb-
niche hit
about the specter of death , especially suicide
easily forgettable film .
life type
his opportunity to make absurdist observations
rank with its worthy predecessors
is festival in cannes
of marmite
an engrossing and grim portrait of hookers
get back
an exquisite , unfakable sense
can only remind us of brilliant crime dramas without becoming one itself
gadgets and
the subculture
part biography , part entertainment
del
that rings
shows the promise of digital filmmaking
alternately melancholic ,
some combination
barbara 's
the war of the roses , '
the picture 's
for that matter
that fuels the self-destructiveness of many young people
star trek was kind of terrific once ,
recapitulation
comes across as a relic from a bygone era , and its convolutions ... feel silly rather than plausible
that makes us
standard issue
old-fashioned values
the genius of the work
the emotional blockage that accompanies this human condition
`` clockstoppers
encountered since at least pete 's dragon
'll wish
this has the making of melodrama
's just adjusting
of -lrb- woo 's -rrb-
gay or straight
jostling against farce , thoughtful dialogue elbowed aside by one-liners , and a visual style that incorporates rotoscope animation for no apparent reason except , maybe , that it looks neat
come even easier .
the tale with bogus profundities
pocket
it plays like a big-budget , after-school special with a generous cast , who at times lift the material from its well-meaning clunkiness .
of a very insecure man
is this movie ?
is left slightly unfulfilled .
as gripping
sweep
watch barbershop again if you 're in need of a cube fix -- this is n't worth sitting through
crisp psychological drama
my inner nine-year-old
the movie 's political ramifications
m : i-2-spoofing title sequence
comes off as only occasionally satirical and never fresh
are moviegoers
always ended with some hippie getting
sick
film work
includes
a complex web
's exhausting to watch
a joint promotion for the national basketball association and
nails hard - boiled hollywood argot with a bracingly nasty accuracy
water under a red bridge
know about rubbo 's dumbed-down tactics
a film director
trembling and gratitude .
to dreaming up romantic comedies
the way a good noir should
quiet endurance , of common concern
heartwarming yarn
politically motivated
freeing
vh1
lives of gay men .
down to the key grip
maintain a straight face while speaking to a highway patrolman
is a stunning film , a one-of-a-kind tour de force
at all
fuses the events of her life with the imagery in her paintings so vividly that the artist 's work may take on a striking new significance for anyone who sees the film
footage
's best dramatic performance to date -lrb- is -rrb- almost enough to lift -lrb- this -rrb- thrill-kill cat-and-mouser ... above its paint-by-numbers plot .
an escapist confection that 's pure entertainment .
's a pretty mediocre family film
sheds
grunge-pirate
if i have to choose between gorgeous animation and a lame story -lrb- like , say , treasure planet -rrb- or so-so animation and an exciting , clever story with a batch of appealing characters , i 'll take the latter every time .
transit
black-and-white
more recyclable
sympathizing
the film seem like something to endure instead of enjoy
aesthetically
satisfy
like this that puts flimsy flicks like this behind bars
the film never veers from its comic course
scenery , vibe and
the flash
decides to fight her bully of a husband
an american -lrb- and an america
a ' list cast
to affirm love 's power to help people endure almost unimaginable horror
sa
bad rock concert
what is essentially a contained family conflict
the rich promise of the script
all that funny
42 minutes
with great expectations
it 's a big idea ,
cold , sterile and lacking
serious-minded the film
skills
resolutely without chills .
very distinctive
adapted elfriede jelinek 's novel
individuals rather than types
to be a good match of the sensibilities of two directors
highbrow , low-key , 102-minute infomercial
though its rather routine script is loaded with familiar situations , the movie has a cinematic fluidity and sense of intelligence that makes it work more than it probably should .
new wave films
mothers , daughters and
more colorful
by the time it ends in a rush of sequins , flashbulbs , blaring brass and back-stabbing babes , it has said plenty about how show business has infiltrated every corner of society -- and not always for the better .
'll still have a good time .
purpose or even a plot
, the movie is powerful and provocative .
is grossly contradictory in conveying its social message , if indeed there is one .
deftly captures the wise-beyond-her-years teen
nasty aftertaste but little clear
birthday girl 's calculated events
, cleaner
a heavy irish brogue
the story and the actors
important , original talent
although it does n't always hang together -- violence and whimsy do n't combine easily -- `` cherish '' certainly is n't dull .
hurt
guess that
total
two things
company once again dazzle and delight us
infinitely more grace and eloquence
funky look
the zip is gone
perfectly executed and wonderfully sympathetic characters
separate them
is so sketchy it amounts to little more than preliminary notes for a science-fiction horror film
roman
telegraphed pathos ,
nohe 's documentary about the event
usually
maneuvers
a rock-solid little genre picture
monster movies
often incisive
even its attitude
puts them
, genuine
a fine , rousing , g-rated family film ,
for a movie about the power of poetry and passion
genuine ones
insomnia is one of the year 's best films and pacino gives one of his most daring , and complicated , performances
a wonderful account to work from
the film does n't end up having much that is fresh to say about growing up catholic or , really , anything .
4 units of your day
tear their eyes
's not a fresh idea
stuffy , full of itself
all of us
splendid production design
the three central characters
of that ever-growing category
cultivation and devotion
and objective look
that is not easily forgotten
from a film with this title
identity-seeking foster child
a processed comedy chop suey .
the dose is strong and funny , for the first 15 minutes anyway ; after that , the potency wanes dramatically
death and mind-numbing indifference on the inner-city streets
gives it
they are to her characters
the ownership and redefinition
it a great movie
, wit or innovation
can not be acted .
general public
as a fringe feminist conspiracy theorist
the emotion is impressively true for being so hot-blooded , and both leads are up to the task .
pictures of them cavorting in ladies ' underwear
vidgame
rather special
of its insights into the dream world of teen life , and its electronic expression through cyber culture
you can take the grandkids or the grandparents and never worry about anyone being bored
smug , artificial , ill-constructed and fatally overlong ... it never finds a consistent tone and lacks bite , degenerating into a pious , preachy soap opera
numbingly dull experience
common sense flies out the window , along with the hail of bullets , none of which ever seem to hit sascha .
extraordinarily silly
as both
ivan character
national lampoon film franchise
, eerie film
as for children
receive a un inspector
`` do n't care about the truth
may be captivated , as i was , by its moods , and by its subtly transformed star , and still wonder why paul thomas anderson ever had the inclination to make the most sincere and artful movie in which adam sandler will probably ever appear .
some entertainment value - how much depends on how well you like
in many other hands
expose
filled with love for the movies of the 1960s
fresh and absorbing
panic room
the unexplored story opportunities of `` punch-drunk love '' may have worked against the maker 's minimalist intent but it is an interesting exercise by talented writer\/director anderson
marvelously entertaining and deliriously
grew up with
most watchable film
a pleasant enough dish
are fun and reminiscent of combat scenes from the star wars series
hear the ultimate fate of these girls
widowmaker
would look a lot like this alarming production , adapted from anne rice 's novel the vampire chronicles
as it is schmidt 's , no matter if it 's viewed as a self-reflection or cautionary tale
less funny than it should be
its title
tucker a star
in execution it is all awkward , static , and lifeless rumblings
a creaky `` pretty woman ''
intense indoor drama
journalistic work
patchy
of making us care about its protagonist and celebrate his victories
lots of sloppiness
than seeing an otherwise good movie marred beyond redemption by a disastrous ending
so short could be so flabby
this movie makes one thing perfectly clear
may leave you speaking in tongues
lead
a rat burger
puff
of the pros and cons of unconditional
good actors , even kingsley , are made to look bad
to breathe life into this somewhat tired premise
cuteness , amy 's career success
rather sweet
for the insipid script he has crafted with harris goldberg
is entertaining
one hour photo is a sobering meditation on why we take pictures .
in the book
that 's worn a bit thin over the years , though do n't ask still finds a few chuckles
a melodrama narrated by talking fish
devito 's misanthropic vision
equals the sum of its pretensions
flavor and spice
developing any storytelling flow
song-and-dance-man pasach ` ke burstein and his family
or worth rooting against , for that matter
from everyone in the cast
would have saved this film a world of hurt .
cold , nervy and memorable
, shoot-em-up scene
a story and
fun for all
faith and rainbows
was produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by joel schumacher , and
outnumber the hits by three-to-one .
indulged
primal
most original american productions
the chemistry between freeman and judd
it seems impossible that an epic four-hour indian musical about a cricket game could be this good ,
written
lax and
's relentlessly folksy ,
this is the case of a pregnant premise being wasted by a script that takes few chances and manages to insult the intelligence of everyone in the audience .
thoughtless ,
tired , talky
most
arms length
young talent
first narrative film
, almost generic
a creepy , intermittently powerful study of a self-destructive man ... about as unsettling to watch as an exploratory medical procedure or an autopsy
he could make with a decent budget
pro and con , for adults
the atlantic ocean
the showdown
australian actor\/director john polson and award-winning english cinematographer giles nuttgens make a terrific effort at disguising the obvious with energy and innovation .
ver wiel 's desperate attempt
the silly , over-the-top coda especially disappointing
the best drug
make for one splendidly cast pair .
depress you about life itself
of moviegoing
it 's the element of condescension , as the filmmakers look down on their working-class subjects from their lofty perch , that finally makes sex with strangers , which opens today in the new york metropolitan area , so distasteful .
are faithful to melville 's plotline
and seeing people
a good thing
none of the happily-ever
hannibal
, often tender ,
two-fifths
soulless and
ali 's graduation from little screen to big
get made-up
recognise
to wittgenstein and kirkegaard
would require many sessions on the couch of dr. freud
graphic sex may be what 's attracting audiences to unfaithful ,
the winning shot
is never
stirs us as well .
the film 's sense of imagery
plumbed by martin scorsese
a mall movie designed to kill time
thought he need only cast himself
his hero 's
, stupid
to dwell
the bai brothers have taken an small slice of history and opened it up for all of us to understand ,
things
be a total loss
is kissinger may have decided that -- when it comes to truncheoning -- it 's better to give than to receive
is ballistic : ecks vs. sever .
sweaty
the mantra behind the project
of clinical objectivity
a really long , slow and dreary time
tasty and sweet
square
sica
the one bald and the other sloppy
age-inspired
situation imaginable
conspiracy thriller jfk
hard copy
, smoky and inviting
true to its animatronic roots : ... as stiff , ponderous and charmless as a mechanical apparatus
more cerebral ,
friedman
'll laugh at either the obviousness of it all or its stupidity or maybe even its inventiveness
bittersweet camaraderie and history
adultery
stranger than fiction
until its absurd , contrived , overblown , and entirely implausible finale
is not that it 's offensive , but that it 's boring
aranda
's my advice , kev .
intelligent humor
ryoko
explores the monster 's psychology not in order to excuse him but rather to demonstrate that his pathology evolved from human impulses that grew hideously twisted
comes wrapped
that it makes one long for a geriatric peter
to the core of what it actually means to face your fears , to be a girl in a world of boys
the obvious
at fragile , complex relationships
to its inevitable tragic conclusion
also reminds us of our own responsibility to question what is told as the truth
that you wo n't care
least
interesting subject
looks at relationships minus traditional gender roles
thematic material
boyz n the hood ,
van wilder does little that is actually funny with the material
a pesky mother
unsalvageability
of chris fuhrman 's posthumously published cult novel
of place metaphor
when seagal appeared in an orange prison jumpsuit , i wanted to stand up in the theater and shout , ` hey , kool-aid ! '
us is flashing red lights , a rattling noise , and a bump on the head
the real triumphs in igby
fighters
's the perfect star vehicle for grant
eight legged freaks is partly an homage to them , tarantula and other low - budget b-movie thrillers of the 1950s and '60s
it 's the humanizing stuff that will probably sink the film for anyone who does n't think about percentages all day long .
expecting a slice of american pie hijinks
dropped me back in my seat with more emotional force than any other recent film
of an indulgent
a nice girl-buddy movie
salient
does a disservice to the audience and to the genre
for bad movies
shakespeare 's better known tragedies
death camp
it is unwavering and arresting
a bit undisciplined
clashing cultures and
photo
's relentlessly folksy
a clever and cutting , quick and dirty look
give performances of exceptional honesty .
to good actors
the magnificent swooping aerial shots are breathtaking ,
these musicians
the film is visually dazzling
slugfest
like a postcard
a respectable but uninspired thriller that 's intelligent and considered in its details , but ultimately weak in its impact
the most horrific movie experience
utterly misplaced earnestness
off the element of surprise
the best little `` horror '' movie i 've seen in years
disgust ,
if ever a concept came handed down from the movie gods on a silver platter
in ` life '
of any number of metaphorical readings
women 's augustine
unscathed
has carved from orleans ' story
parrots raised on oprah
term
victim to sloppy plotting , an insultingly unbelievable final act and
would become `` the punk kids ' revolution
will ever
is sentimental but feels free to offend , is analytical and then surrenders to the illogic of its characters
-- in the title role -- helps make the film 's conclusion powerful and satisfying
for these characters
is less the cheap thriller you 'd expect than it is a fairly revealing study of its two main characters -- damaged-goods people whose orbits will inevitably and dangerously collide .
-lrb- and funnier -rrb-
original conflict
if a big musical number like ` praise the lord , he 's the god of second chances ' does n't put you off , this will be an enjoyable choice for younger kids .
he plays
the off-center humor is a constant , and the ensemble gives it a buoyant delivery .
a lame kiddie flick
heart or conservative
his setting
precious circumstances
the rich details
tarkovsky
fight your culture
cheered
stereo
mournful
humiliated by a pack of dogs who are smarter than him
into our reality tv obsession , and even tardier
as long on the irrelevant as on the engaging , which gradually turns what time is it there ?
an old woman
enriched by an imaginatively mixed cast of antic spirits , headed by christopher plummer as the subtlest and most complexly evil uncle ralph i 've ever seen in the many film
latest eccentric
bedknobs
clever pseudo-bio
you hope britney wo n't do it one more time , as far as
slackers be seen as just another teen movie , which means he can be forgiven for frequently pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy
, the film is more worshipful than your random e !
it sets out with no pretensions and delivers big time
sharp writing
anything but frustrating , boring
a hokey piece of nonsense
evacuations , and none-too-funny commentary on the cultural distinctions between americans and brits .
a twinkie -- easy to swallow , but scarcely nourishing
what was created for the non-fan to figure out what makes wilco a big deal
flashbulb editing as cover for the absence of narrative continuity
ballplayer
separate crises
slow and ponderous , but
anyone who has reached puberty actually finding the characters in slackers or their antics amusing , let alone funny
the bottom line ,
not that i mind ugly
gawky actor
will assuredly
reveals the curse of a self-hatred instilled by rigid social mores
since last week 's reign of fire
all up
nothing
burnt out
hard-core slasher aficionados will find things to like ... but overall the halloween series has lost its edge
sounding like arnold schwarzenegger , with a physique to match
lost in the mail
off-season
the desert
else slight
a freedom to watching stunts that are this crude , this fast-paced and this insane
everlasting conundrum
struck me as unusually and unimpressively fussy
the uneven movie does have its charms and its funny moments but not quite enough of them .
that the journey is such a mesmerizing one
, it throws you for a loop .
-lrb- russell -rrb- makes good b movies -lrb- the mask , the blob -rrb- ,
the movie 's sophomoric blend of shenanigans and slapstick
star-power potential in this remarkable and memorable film
would-be ` james bond
ton
heavy-handed
's never dull and
while you were thinking someone made off with your wallet
broomfield 's
, frightening war scenes
take comfort in their closed-off nationalist reality
a compelling story to tell
hitting a discernible target
weinstein
are a guilty pleasure
activities
steers has an unexpectedly adamant streak of warm-blooded empathy for all his disparate manhattan denizens -- especially the a \*\* holes .
hiss
in key moments
always the prettiest pictures
comes from tv reruns and supermarket tabloids
this 10th film in the series looks and feels tired .
turns out to be smarter and more diabolical than you could have guessed at the beginning .
are among the chief reasons brown sugar is such a sweet and sexy film .
squaddie banter
narcotized
to please its intended audience -- children -- without placing their parents in a coma-like state .
emerges as powerful rather than cloying
win the band a few new converts
pretty much
bring the routine day to day struggles of the working class to life
hero
i guess i come from a broken family , and my uncles are all aliens , too .
there 's not much to fatale , outside of its stylish surprises ... but that 's ok
lina wertmuller 's
in northern ireland in favour of an approach
powers ?
a sweet , charming tale
understated
an unsuccessful attempt
on the surface a silly comedy
fast-forward technology
decisions
slopped
why somebody might devote time to see it
summer diversion
at disneyland
gurus and doshas
has not so much been written as assembled , frankenstein-like , out of other , marginally better shoot-em-ups .
spout hilarious dialogue about following your dream and ` just letting the mountain tell you what to do
of a pair of spy kids
of my least favourite emotions , especially when i have to put up with 146 minutes of it
hudlin
intacto 's luckiest stroke
difficult '' movies
some may choose to interpret the film 's end as hopeful or optimistic but
gorgeous visuals
handled affair , a film about human darkness but
sad and reflective
kurds
la
about north korea 's recent past and south korea 's future
hear you snore
jeopardy question
michael caine 's
as a conventional thriller evolves into a gorgeously atmospheric meditation on life-changing chance encounters
stakes
reverie
about the worst thing
as a numbingly dull experience
like to ride bikes
give shapiro , goldman , and
to -lrb- watts -rrb- to lend credibility to this strange scenario
do n't tell laughed a hell of a lot at their own jokes
a monologue that manages to incorporate both the horror and the absurdity of the situation in a well-balanced fashion
better effects
the sensibility
demeo is not without talent ; he just needs better material
michael zaidan ,
the filmmaker 's extraordinary access to massoud , whose charm , cultivation and devotion to his people are readily apparent
involves us
discarded house beautiful spread
the action is reasonably well-done
pay money for what we can get on television for free
should be
goes overboard with a loony melodramatic denouement in which a high school swimming pool substitutes for a bathtub
their own pasts
the profoundly devastating events of one year ago and the slow , painful healing process that has followed in their wake
on hand
minor-league
most intelligent
could desire to the cheap , graceless , hackneyed sci-fi serials of the '30s and '40s
about a seasonal holiday kids
the problem , amazingly enough
really tells the tale
a very ambitious project for a fairly inexperienced filmmaker
expressively performed
certain sense
mistake it for an endorsement of the very things that bean abhors
sun
a well-crafted film that is all the more remarkable because it achieves its emotional power and moments of revelation with restraint and a delicate ambiguity .
inauthentic at its core
for the testosterone-charged wizardry of jerry bruckheimer productions
he and
jacobi , the most fluent of actors ,
some of the visual flourishes are a little too obvious , but restrained and subtle storytelling , and fine performances make this delicate coming-of-age tale a treat
mr. chips
lame
but once the falcon arrives in the skies above manhattan , the adventure is on red alert .
a sit
firmly believe that people have lost the ability to think and will forgive any shoddy product as long as there 's a little girl-on-girl action
with the entire period of history
gripping and handsome execution , -lrb- but -rrb- there is n't much about k-19 that 's unique or memorable .
filmmakers david weissman and bill weber benefit enormously from the cockettes ' camera craziness -- not only did they film performances ,
visually unappealing
pomposity and pretentiousness
spite of its predictability
scored
is like cold porridge with only the odd enjoyably chewy lump
slow , lingering death
by surrounding us with hyper-artificiality , haynes makes us see familiar issues , like racism and homophobia , in a fresh way .
catholic
movies that demand four hankies
toy
holm does his sly , intricate magic ,
's a shame
to focus on the hero 's odyssey from cowering poverty to courage and happiness
is they have a tendency to slip into hokum
into the gay '70s
if you 're a crocodile hunter fan , you 'll enjoy at least the `` real '' portions of the film .
harangues
nice coffee table book
, is pleasant , diverting and modest -- definitely a step in the right direction .
the laughs come from fairly basic comedic constructs
this unique director 's previous films
clear passion
mention mysterious , sensual , emotionally intense , and replete
becker
catch-22
first tunisian film i
confusing and
comes
traced back to the little things
deeply affecting film
improbable melodrama -lrb- gored bullfighters , comatose ballerinas -rrb- with subtly kinky bedside vigils and sensational denouements , and yet at the end
the trees
a fine job
filmed on the set of carpenter 's the thing
for whatever reason
interesting cinematic devices -lrb- cool visual backmasking -rrb- , a solid cast ,
a year
guei
us to wonder for ourselves if things will turn out okay
-- even as they are being framed in conversation -- max is static , stilted .
the stars may be college kids , but the subject matter is as adult as you can get
'd have a hard time believing it was just coincidence
mail
either esther 's initial anomie or her eventual awakening
its characters ' lives
the kurds
forbidden love , racial tension , and other issues that are as valid today
they owed to benigni
a no-bull throwback to 1970s action films
a few raw nerves
this one is certainly well-meaning , but it 's also simple-minded and contrived
corner office
the most unpleasant things the studio
cinematic equivalent
director nancy savoca 's no-frills record
of poetry
surge
depicted
stiletto-stomps the life
is a pretty decent little documentary
wickedly funny , visually engrossing , never boring
'll be rewarded with some fine acting
of sex in a bid to hold our attention
the one-sided theme
to striking a blow for artistic integrity
slick and manufactured to claim street credibility .
only upside
idealism
just how far his storytelling skills have eroded
a melancholy ,
totally past
the feel of a fanciful motion picture
's plenty of evidence here
terrifying angst
latin music
a retread story ,
the work of an exhausted , desiccated talent who ca n't get out of his own way
make movies
enigma -rrb-
the movie is in a class by itself
with the same sort of good-natured fun found in films like tremors , eight legged freaks is prime escapist fare .
the similarly themed ` the french lieutenant 's woman
perhaps the grossest movie
the spirit of good clean fun
the hypocrisies of our time
woozy quality
reptilian villain
the story line may be 127 years old
arwen
-lrb- at 80 minutes -rrb-
... the lady and the duke surprisingly manages never to grow boring ... which proves that rohmer still has a sense of his audience .
an almost unbearably morbid love story .
wraps itself
, i can not mount a cogent defense of the film as entertainment , or even performance art , although the movie does leave you marveling at these guys ' superhuman capacity to withstand pain .
a horde
providing deep emotional motivation for each and every one of abagnale 's antics
buffoons
's education
manages to instruct without reeking of research library dust
the avant garde director of broadway 's the lion king and the film titus
the wonder of mostly martha
leanest and meanest
is truly ours in a world of meaningless activity
's a hellish
editorial
laramie project
to his day job
at an idea that should 've been so much more even if it was only made for teenage boys and wrestling fans
taste and attitude
that haynes can both maintain and dismantle the facades that his genre and his character construct is a wonderous accomplishment of veracity and narrative grace .
culkin
to see samira makhmalbaf as a very distinctive sensibility , working to develop her own film language with conspicuous success
fascinating part
is a purposefully reductive movie -- which may be why it 's so successful at lodging itself in the brain .
40
to ``
an intimate contemplation
it cradles its characters , veiling tension beneath otherwise tender movements
, it is also elevated by it -- the kind of movie that you enjoy more because you 're one of the lucky few who sought it out .
, the score is too insistent
`` cherish '' certainly is n't dull .
blank screen
children 's
might as well have been titled generic jennifer lopez romantic comedy
a frothy piece
slightly flawed -lrb- and fairly unbelievable -rrb- finale
the most oddly honest hollywood document
those -lrb- like me -rrb-
an aircraft carrier
snow white and the seven dwarfs
so film-culture
sense of humor
camps
no good
the filmmakers ' post-camp comprehension of what made old-time b movies good-bad that makes eight legged freaks a perfectly entertaining summer diversion
tell
cinematic postcard
chance to shine
those moviegoers who complain that ` they do n't make movies like they used to anymore
unfolding
glizty
100-year
us budget
from a renowned indian film culture that allows americans to finally revel in its splendor
the pianist like a surgeon mends a broken heart ; very meticulously but without any passion
dumas adaptation
the code
a romantic crime comedy that turns out to be clever , amusing and unpredictable
watch robert deniro belt out `` when you 're a jet
is life affirming and heartbreaking , sweet without the decay factor , funny and sad
a saga of the ups and downs of friendships
if i stay positive , maybe i can channel one of my greatest pictures , drunken master
, skin of man , heart of beast feels unusually assured .
mill
knew about generating suspense
were wonderful
evoke
draws its considerable power from simplicity
even the hastily and amateurishly
last year 's
a mimetic approximation
for tapping into our reality tv obsession , and even tardier for exploiting the novelty of the `` webcast
most substantial
aims to present an unflinching look at one man 's downfall , brought about by his lack of self-awareness .
only imaginable reason
a jarring , new-agey tone
as a girl-meets-girl romantic comedy , kissing jessica steinis quirky , charming and often hilarious .
an american actress
showing us antonia 's true emotions
the eyes of the idealistic kid who chooses to champion his ultimately losing cause
making movies
this is a crazy work of disturbed genius or merely 90 minutes of post-adolescent electra rebellion
condensed
wen 's messages
awkwardly directed and suffers from the addition of a wholly unnecessary pre-credit sequence designed to give some of the characters a ` back story
mother-daughter tale
you can get
would be a toss-up between presiding over the end of cinema as we know it and another night of delightful hand shadows
arguments , schemes and treachery
the most magical and most fun family fare of this or any recent holiday season
to communicate the truth of the world around him
keep the sides from speaking even one word to each other
electronic
the first few minutes
a taunt - a call for justice for two crimes from which many of us have not yet recovered
childlike
of ` laugh therapy '
exceedingly dull
most of the cast
off-handed way
of badness
like a skillful fisher , the director uses the last act to reel in the audience since its poignancy hooks us completely .
it also has humor and heart and very talented young actors
of nearly two hours
but something
the first film 's lovely flakiness
on the basis of his first starring vehicle
spy kids 2 also happens to be that rarity among sequels :
kathy baker 's creepy turn
journalistically dubious ,
while the story goes nowhere
with the sloppy slapstick comedy
those who love cinema paradiso will find the new scenes interesting , but few will find the movie improved .
've told a nice little story in the process
the detail
combine
resembles an outline for a '70s exploitation picture
there is a certain sense of experimentation and improvisation to this film that may not always work , but it is nevertheless compelling
unwieldy contraption .
left me feeling refreshed and hopeful .
we hope it 's only acting .
nothing more than an amiable but unfocused bagatelle that plays like a loosely-connected string of acting-workshop exercises .
-lrb- gayton 's script -rrb-
punctuated by bursts of animator todd mcfarlane 's superhero dystopia
too upbeat
it 's been 20 years since 48 hrs .
gondry 's direction is adequate ... but what gives human nature its unique feel is kaufman 's script .
's not that funny
hugely entertaining
offers just enough sweet and traditional romantic comedy to counter the crudity
allen film
'd expect than it is a fairly revealing study of its two main characters -- damaged-goods people whose orbits will inevitably
that made me want to scream
rude black comedy
defeated by a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
's certainly an invaluable record of that special fishy community .
has too many spots where it 's on slippery footing , but is acceptable entertainment for the entire family and one that 's especially fit for the kiddies
unique and entertaining
only half-an-hour long or a tv special
hope for the best
the cracked lunacy
jr. 's
holds up well
can really
without intent
the holiday message of the 37-minute santa vs. the snowman leaves a lot to be desired .
a complete shambles of a movie so sloppy , so uneven , so damn unpleasant that i ca n't believe any viewer , young or old ,
be fruitful : ` in praise of love ' is the director 's epitaph for himself
figures
that , unfortunately , is a little too in love with its own cuteness
should seal the deal
this submarine drama earns the right to be favorably compared to das boot .
many fans
it suffers from rampant vampire devaluation
you think you see
at how hope can breed a certain kind of madness -- and strength
a few four letter words
refreshed
kincaid
the cannes film festival , the annual riviera spree of flesh , buzz , blab and money
to it -- as if the director is trying to dupe the viewer into taking it all as very important simply because the movie is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product
if cheap
movie comedies
of armenians
that will give you goosebumps as its uncanny tale of love , communal discord , and justice
borrows
begins in saigon in 1952 .
great war
casting ,
believe it or not
aging
are frequently more fascinating than the results .
beautiful , angry and sad
the same blueprint
's really little more than a particularly slanted , gay s\/m fantasy , enervating and deadeningly drawn-out .
political resonance
to match the ordeal of sitting through it
before long
her life
their contrast is neither dramatic nor comic --
bears
botching
why halftime is only fifteen minutes long
, the movie is certainly easy to watch .
what 's most refreshing about real women have curves
that thrives on artificiality
, shiri is a must for genre fans .
of tv 's big brother
most of which involve precocious kids getting the better of obnoxious adults
is a small gem .
here , common sense flies out the window , along with the hail of bullets , none of which ever seem to hit sascha .
bruce
it 's a smart , funny look at an arcane area of popular culture ,
comic side
the rock on a wal-mart budget
princesses that are married for political reason live happily ever after
's no doubt the filmmaker is having fun with it all
cutting impressions
more sophisticated and literate than such pictures usually are ... an amusing little catch .
than a spy thriller like the bourne identity
cuteness , amy 's career success -lrb- she 's a best-selling writer of self-help books who ca n't help herself -rrb- , and amy 's neuroses when it comes to men
stupid and
a bad premise , just a bad movie
is it a monsterous one
degrades
is an odd amalgam of comedy genres , existing somewhere between the often literal riffs of early zucker brothers\/abrahams films , and the decidedly foul stylings of their post-modern contemporaries , the farrelly brothers
is wonderful as the long-faced sad sack
the energetic and always surprising performance
imagine anybody ever
plays out like a flimsy excuse to give blade fans another look at wesley snipes ' iconic hero doing battle with dozens of bad guys -- at once
wonderful performances that tug at your heart in ways that utterly transcend gender
at once both refreshingly different and reassuringly familiar
kilmer
uniquely sensual metaphorical dramatization
of what passes for sex in the movies look like cheap hysterics
a naturally funny film , home movie
this exciting new filmmaker has brought to the screen
way too full of itself
a fragile framework upon which to hang broad , mildly fleshed-out characters that seem to have been conjured up only 10 minutes prior to filming .
an adam sandler chanukah song
that will
plays better on video with the sound
three leads
that 's hard to resist
seconds
holding equilibrium up
that 's there to scare while we delight in the images
does manage to make a few points about modern man and his problematic quest for human connection
are worth particular attention
the dead of that day
tom clancy thriller
gets around to its real emotional business
endearing
besides .
very smart
playfulness
full of easy answers
sympathy
should n't make the movie or the discussion any less enjoyable
is during the offbeat musical numbers
so many
so frequently
is pegged into the groove of a new york dating comedy with ` issues ' to simplify
support of a viewer
'd bother watching past the second commercial break
light the candles , bring out the cake and do n't fret about the calories because there 's precious little substance in birthday girl --
angels with dirty faces ' appeared in 1938
surreal
entertainment that parents love to have their kids
acting and indifferent direction
its title implies
a man coming to terms with time
there must be an audience that enjoys the friday series ,
straight versus gay personal ads ,
upscale
lost kozmo in the end
keening and self-mutilating sideshow geeks
cinematic history
newcastle , the first half of gangster no. 1 drips with style and , at times , blood
fans of plympton 's shorts may marginally enjoy the film , but
church
jettisoned some crucial drama .
has intentionally
alienated executive
clever and unflinching
promise by georgian-israeli director dover kosashvili .
, i 'd recommend waiting for dvd and just skipping straight to her scenes .
slopped ` em together
fall dawn
make its way past my crappola radar and
, to my great pleasure ,
tiresomely derivative and hammily acted .
its mockumentary format
canny and spiced
the success of undercover brother
are asked so often to suspend belief that were it not for holm 's performance
old-fashioned themes
by the voice of the star of road trip
's one of the most beautiful , evocative works i 've seen .
of yesteryear
demands and receives excellent performances
offal like this
it possible for the viewer to doze off for a few minutes or make several runs to the concession stand and\/or restroom and not feel as if he or she has missed anything
troll
just ticking
more interested in entertaining itself than in amusing us
confuses its message with an ultimate desire to please
bewilderingly brilliant and entertaining
on view
no wise men
the superficially written characters ramble on tediously about their lives , loves and the art
most ingenious
'' lacks in depth
hairline
between human and android life
it addresses current terrorism anxieties and sidesteps them at the same time
hussein
cutting and
provides a tenacious demonstration of death as the great equalizer .
ritchie 's film is easier to swallow than wertmuller 's polemical allegory , but it 's self-defeatingly decorous .
recite some of this laughable dialogue with a straight face
than a standup comedian
`` juwanna mann ? ''
a film of intoxicating atmosphere and little else
someone
of destruction
film editor
stay away .
dolman
pleasing at its best moments
is long gone
that cold-hearted snake petrovich
has no point and goes nowhere
ethical and philosophical
it 's about issues most adults have to face in marriage and i think that 's what i liked about it -- the real issues tucked between the silly and crude storyline .
stylized humor throughout
playing to the big boys in new york and l.a.
the unique way shainberg
than in about a boy
zeroes
children and dog lovers
it 's possible that something hip and transgressive was being attempted here that stubbornly refused to gel , but the result is more puzzling than unsettling
in the end , the film is less the cheap thriller you 'd expect than it is a fairly revealing study of its two main characters -- damaged-goods people whose orbits will inevitably and dangerously collide .
examines general issues of race and justice among the poor , and specifically raises serious questions about the death penalty and asks what good the execution of a mentally challenged woman could possibly do
a great way
his scripting unsurprising
passable performances
emotionally bruised characters
this new jangle
it 's a very valuable film ...
the classic dramas
refresh our souls
that the chuck norris `` grenade gag '' occurs about 7 times during windtalkers is a good indication of how serious-minded the film is .
in american culture
leniency
consuming that sometimes it 's difficult to tell who the other actors in the movie are
it may scream low budget ,
lags badly in the middle and lurches between not-very-funny comedy , unconvincing dramatics and some last-minute action strongly reminiscent of run lola run
love to come from an american director in years .
's a square , sentimental drama that satisfies , as comfort food often can
his light meter and harangues
carlos
the distinct and very welcome sense
neither of them
various
creative urge
played game of absurd plot twists , idiotic court maneuvers and stupid characters that even freeman ca n't save it .
munch 's screenplay
there somewhere who 's dying for this kind of entertainment
do n't judge this one too soon
matches
china 's
unfaithful version
of reach
survivable
horror\/action hybrid
did they film performances
of us
lift -lrb- this -rrb- thrill-kill cat-and-mouser
that it feels almost anachronistic
looking for the last exit from brooklyn
there 's no real sense of suspense , and
a delicately crafted film
has the right stuff for silly summer entertainment and
come off
peril
obvious rapport
the perfectly pitched web
to shock at any cost
a room stacked with pungent flowers
borrows from bad lieutenant and les vampires ,
a bad mannered , ugly and destructive little \*\*\*\*
ron clements
an attention span
been lost in the mail
entire
this shimmering , beautifully costumed and filmed production
to the genre and another first-rate performance
as you watch them clumsily mugging their way through snow dogs
big letdown
constant fits of laughter
sweeping battle scenes
an appealing couple
, the black-and-white archival footage of their act showcases pretty mediocre shtick .
about the only thing
is wrong in its sequel .
the adventures of ford fairlane
enjoyable film
the throes
sci-fi film
a bewildering sense
heights
for leonard
with a cultist 's passion
is ultimately what makes shanghai ghetto move beyond a good , dry , reliable textbook and what allows it to rank with its worthy predecessors .
those decades-spanning historical epics that strives to be intimate and socially encompassing but fails to do justice to either effort in three hours of screen time
what a banal bore the preachy circuit turns out to be
look no further ,
for artistic integrity
of intensity
familiar story
of ` should have been a sketch on saturday night live
visual coming right
off the hook is overlong and not well-acted , but credit writer-producer-director adam watstein with finishing it at all .
scenic shots
a mystery
touches smartly and wistfully
you 're in the mood for a melodrama narrated by talking fish
nearly as graphic but much more powerful , brutally shocking and difficult
falsehoods
contrived , lame screenplay
like a precious and finely cut diamond , magnificent to behold in its sparkling beauty yet in reality it 's one tough rock .
a distinguishable condition
despite some first-rate performances
real women have curves does n't offer any easy answers .
in which we all lose track of ourselves by trying
is heartening in the same way that each season marks a new start
frontman
is why i have given it a one-star rating
, true story or not ,
frightful
could be a passable date film
developers ,
in the sky
songbird britney spears has popped up with more mindless drivel
ends with a large human tragedy
with his fourth feature
this 90-minute dud
art drivel
from josh koury
, it 's the best sequel since the empire strikes back ... a majestic achievement , an epic of astonishing grandeur and surprising emotional depth .
a far corner
a rip-roaring comedy action
a tone that 's alternately melancholic , hopeful and strangely funny
in the shadows of motown
well-made pb & j sandwich
talk about
foreman 's barking-mad taylor
wrapped up in the characters ,
the heart soar
for dialogue
to cut your teeth in the film industry
manifestations
of his homosexuality
to not be swept up in invincible and overlook its drawbacks
judith and zaza 's extended bedroom sequence ... is so intimate and sensual and funny and psychologically self-revealing that it makes most of what passes for sex in the movies look like cheap hysterics .
interesting to witness the conflict from the palestinian side
, squarely fills the screen .
the limitations of his skill and
formula payback and
only 71
beautiful women
that death is merely a transition is a common tenet in the world 's religions .
, refreshingly ,
to make you reach for the tissues
robert evans
has an odd purity that does n't bring you into the characters so much as it has you study them
'' offers chills much like those that you get when sitting around a campfire around midnight , telling creepy stories to give each other the willies .
who staggered from the theater and blacked out in the lobby
unrecoverable life
's sincere to a fault , but , unfortunately , not very compelling or much fun .
the film belongs to the marvelous verdu , a sexy slip of an earth mother who mourns her tragedies in private and embraces life in public
have n't encountered since at least pete 's dragon
music business
that this is n't something to be taken seriously
lovely and amazing , '
the fetid underbelly of fame has never looked uglier .
white oleander may leave you rolling your eyes in the dark , but that does n't mean you wo n't like looking at it
amateurish
only camouflage
is a variant of the nincompoop benigni persona ,
a fascinating curiosity piece
treats us
good-looking but
developed with more care
a good-hearted ensemble comedy
it 's the butt of its own joke
falls short of its aspiration to be a true ` epic '
with melancholy richness
were an extended short
if you 've got a house full of tots -- do n't worry
so that it certainly does n't feel like a film that strays past the two and a half mark
galan
hugely accomplished
those places
in its eroticized gore
freudianism
did n't particularly
that gives pic its title an afterthought
nothing can detract from the affection of that moral favorite :
more busy than exciting
lookin ' for sin
in favour of an approach
bring on the sequel .
very well-written and very well-acted
frightening
lecherous
hollywood of being overrun by corrupt and hedonistic weasels
uncomfortable movie
the inevitable
the mixture
more than simply a portrait of early extreme sports , this peek into the 1970s skateboard revolution
it falls far short of poetry
instead of contriving a climactic hero 's death for the beloved-major - character-who-shall - remain-nameless , why not invite some genuine spontaneity into the film by having the evil aliens ' laser guns actually hit something for once ?
realistically if not always fairly
characterizations to be mildly amusing
from oscar-winning master
the performers are so spot on
could ever have hoped to be
effort and intelligence
-lrb- screenwriter -rrb- pimental took the farrelly brothers comedy and feminized it , but it is a rather poor imitation .
reckless
sit through --
talky , artificial and opaque
the 3-d vistas from orbit ,
of russian history
in vain for a movie
that kate is n't very bright , but that she has n't been worth caring about and
ai n't what it used to be .
focus on the humiliation of martin as he defecates in bed
sheridan had a wonderful account to work from , but
the bread , my sweet
a potentially good comic premise and excellent cast
ca n't compare friday after next to them
by turns very dark and very funny .
thurman
movie about growing up in a dysfunctional family .
lucky break is perfectly inoffensive and harmless ,
indictment
wilde 's droll whimsy helps `` being earnest '' overcome its weaknesses
an erratic career
majid
aimless , arduous ,
on spirituality
overcome the obstacles of a predictable outcome and a screenplay that glosses over rafael 's evolution .
and engaging enough
is -- to its own detriment -- much more a cinematic collage
fill
like shrek , spirit 's visual imagination reminds you of why animation is such a perfect medium for children , because of the way it allows the mind to enter and accept another world .
not just unlikable .
of the auteur 's professional injuries
to justify the build-up
visit
horror film franchise
retaining an integrity and
use more of : spirit , perception , conviction
of being too dense & about nothing at all
chaos
have a whale of a good time
of how serious-minded the film is
barney 's ideas
this summer 's new action film
of 90-plus years taking the effort to share his impressions of life and loss and time and art with us
knows the mistakes that bad movies make and is determined not to make them , and maybe that is nobility of a sort
without ever explaining him
perhaps paradoxically
soulless techno-tripe
a fascinating , dark thriller that keeps you hooked on the delicious pulpiness of its lurid fiction .
sweet home alabama ''
a determined woman 's courage to find her husband in a war zone
written and directed with brutal honesty and respect for its audience
permeates the whole of stortelling , todd solondz ' oftentimes funny , yet ultimately cowardly autocritique .
most moronic screenplays
to understand what made allen 's romantic comedies so pertinent and enduring
it never finds a consistent tone and lacks bite , degenerating into a pious , preachy soap opera
the filmmakers lack the nerve ... to fully exploit the script 's potential for sick humor .
freud
the wit and revolutionary spirit
death , especially suicide
a soulless hunk
the movie slides downhill as soon as macho action conventions assert themselves .
the unthinkable ,
come in to the film with a skateboard
his stuff
juliette binoche 's sand
engaging criminal
-- to assess the quality of the manipulative engineering
some movies were made for the big screen , some for the small screen ,
valid
is 75 wasted minutes of sandler as the voice-over hero in columbia pictures ' perverse idea of an animated holiday movie .
exploring value choices is a worthwhile topic for a film --
leather warriors
opens today in the new york metropolitan area
troopers
's scarcely
virtually plotless meanderings
in stasis
sensitive and astute
narrative specifics
the left of liberal on the political spectrum
balancing its violence
a decomposition of healthy eccentric inspiration and ambition
familiar and predictable , and
clint eastwood 's
avalanches into forced fuzziness
with emotional outbursts
is without doubt an artist of uncompromising vision , but that vision is beginning to feel ,
and that holds true for both the movie and the title character played by brendan fraser .
would be me : fighting off the urge to doze
a potentially incredibly twisting mystery
have not been this disappointed by a movie in a long time
probably should have
enhance
, the spy kids franchise establishes itself as a durable part of the movie landscape : a james bond series for kids .
believes so fervently in humanity that it feels almost anachronistic
tell its story
the pure adrenalin
's no other reason why anyone should bother remembering it
the year 's greatest adventure , and jackson 's limited but enthusiastic adaptation has made literature literal without killing its soul -- a feat any thinking person is bound to appreciate
really bad
is n't complex enough to hold our interest
wild ride ''
fiery
matron
anyone saw in this film that allowed it to get made
of a pregnant premise being wasted by a script that takes few chances and manages to insult the intelligence of everyone in the audience
a diverse and astonishingly articulate
the subtitled costume drama is set in a remote african empire before cell phones , guns , and the internal combustion engine , but
's smooth and professional
marveilleux
speaks of beauty , grace and a closet full of skeletons
a-list
metaphorical readings
young japanese
extremely funny , ultimately heartbreaking
going to love the piano teacher
fully understanding what it was that made the story relevant in the first place
initial momentum
his brawny frame and
it sounds like another clever if pointless excursion into the abyss , and that 's more or less how it plays out .
your pulse
on nickleby with all the halfhearted zeal of an 8th grade boy delving
this nicely wound clock not just ticking , but humming
gathering dust
much about any aspect of it , from its cheesy screenplay
wise
an action film that delivers on the promise of excitement
it 's as if solondz had two ideas for two movies , could n't really figure out how to flesh either out ,
semi-surrealist exploration of the creative act .
nothing funny in this every-joke-has - been-told-a
dark , dull thriller
moving in and out
interesting controversy
can be fruitful : ` in praise of love ' is the director 's epitaph for himself
all in the same movie
with the assassin
like kangaroo jack about to burst across america 's winter movie screens
surprising shots
that 's being advertised as a comedy
for sympathy
as scary-funny as tremors
doggie winks
even the corniest and most hackneyed contrivances
gross
the tone and pacing are shockingly intimate
mib label
of clashing cultures and a clashing mother\/daughter relationship
make this worth a peek
than about the filmmaker 's characteristic style
nasty aftertaste but
to some eyes
ransacked every old world war ii movie for overly familiar material
was n't the subject matter that ultimately defeated the film ... it was the unfulfilling , incongruous , `` wait a second
lends
run to ichi
more accurately ,
a day at the beach -- with air conditioning and popcorn
a backstage must-see
mildly enjoyable if toothless
disappointed by a movie
expresses empathy for bartleby 's pain
out of reach
strangely moved by even the corniest and most hackneyed contrivances
strange , funny , twisted , brilliant and macabre
these ambitions ,
golf clubs over one shoulder
the ya-ya 's have many secrets
of superficiality
your nightmares , on the other hand
this relationship
seen the remake
how lame
, fat , dumb
if you can read the subtitles -lrb- the opera is sung in italian -rrb- and you like ` masterpiece theatre ' type costumes
the trashy teen-sleaze equivalent of showgirls
perfect family film to take everyone to since there 's no new `` a christmas carol '' out in the theaters this year
hopefully inspire action
is a riot
never less than pure wankery .
makes little attempt
want to laugh at it
waiting for dvd and
has to give to the mystic genres of cinema
a subculture hell-bent
upon layer
the other '' and
itself too thin
school swimming
is contrived , unmotivated , and psychologically unpersuasive
is wang 's pacing that none of the excellent cast are given air to breathe
a twisting , unpredictable ,
martin lawrence 's latest vehicle can explode obnoxiously into 2,500 screens while something of bubba ho-tep 's clearly evident quality may end up languishing on a shelf somewhere
it had the story to match
which has a handful of smart jokes
which allow us to view events as if through a prism
nadia
exceptional to justify a three hour running time
in and
innovation
of any film more challenging or depressing
music industry
are we
unhurried narrative
only half
vampire
brave and
out on video before month 's end
schaeffer 's film never settles into the light-footed enchantment the material needs , and the characters ' quirks and foibles never jell into charm
attuned
do n't really seem all that profound , at least by way of what can be gleaned from this three-hour endurance test built around an hour 's worth of actual material
has become apparent that the franchise 's best years are long past .
are portrayed with almost supernatural powers to humble , teach and ultimately redeem their mentally `` superior '' friends , family ...
for fans of british cinema , if only because so many titans of the industry are along for the ride
everything you 'd expect -- but nothing more
if it 's filmed tosca that you want
suffers from its timid parsing of the barn-side target of sons trying to breach gaps in their relationships with their fathers .
gallery shows
'll go out on a limb
unfathomable
uh
new age-inspired good intentions
be measured against anthony asquith 's acclaimed 1952 screen adaptation
, pratfalls , dares , injuries , etc.
these two people need to find each other
, collateral damage presents schwarzenegger as a tragic figure
padding
pleasure or sensuality
a kilted jackson
from the teen-exploitation playbook
the west african coast struggling against foreign influences
swings and jostles
the characters are complex and quirky , but entirely believable as the remarkable ensemble cast brings them to life .
it may sound like a mere disease-of - the-week tv movie ,
very sincere
than clyde barrow 's car
to pronounce kok exactly as you think they might
makes a wonderful subject for the camera
i have two words to say about reign of fire .
wish for
characterizes better hip-hop clips and is content to recycle images and characters that were already tired 10 years ago
coughed ,
death to smoochy is often very funny , but
and inventive moments
kathy
is all portent and no content
appreciate original romantic comedies like punch-drunk love
i heard a mysterious voice , and felt myself powerfully drawn toward the light -- the light of the exit sign
engaging , surprisingly
to rush to the theatre for this one
mrs.
so poorly paced you could fit all of pootie tang in between its punchlines
expect more from director michael apted -lrb- enigma -rrb- and screenwriter nicholas kazan -lrb- reversal of fortune -rrb- than this cliche pileup
worth a rental
terribly episodic and lacking the spark of imagination that might have made it an exhilarating
new sequel
threw
kline 's
cub
your fears
karen black , who camps up a storm as a fringe feminist conspiracy theorist named dirty dick
good fun
sweetly adventurous
bypass a hip-hop documentary
uncover
sitting in the third row of the imax cinema at sydney 's darling harbour
move with grace and panache
force drama about the astonishingly pivotal role of imagination in the soulful development of two rowdy teenagers
going to be something really good
the writing in the movie
individual moments of mood ,
spirit and bite
pay per view or rental
yes , it 's as good as you remember .
plays out with a dogged and eventually winning squareness that would make it the darling of many a kids-and-family-oriented cable channel
which also utilized the scintillating force of its actors to draw out the menace of its sparse dialogue
specialized
the most notable observation
to the confusion
tension and unhappiness
serve detention
the only imaginable reason
clumsy dialogue , heavy-handed phoney-feeling sentiment
it seems impossible that an epic four-hour indian musical about a cricket game could be this good , but it is
a flawed human
hits home
is so busy making reference to other films and trying to be other films that it fails to have a heart , mind or humor of its own
inside it
is a masterpiece of nuance and characterization , marred only by an inexplicable , utterly distracting blunder at the very end
gentle
teenybopper
to make j.k. rowling 's marvelous series into a deadly bore
maybe it is formula filmmaking , but
, elusive , yet inexplicably
the complexities
p.t.
, you 'll swear that you 've seen it all before , even if you 've never come within a mile of the longest yard .
behan 's memoir is great material for a film -- rowdy , brawny and lyrical in the best irish sense --
about a couple of saps stuck in an inarticulate screenplay
with a confusing sudden finale that 's likely to irk viewers
rode
i 've yet to find an actual vietnam war combat movie actually produced by either the north or south vietnamese
to overcome the cultural moat surrounding its ludicrous and contrived plot
-- or backyard sheds
cruelly funny
looks to be going through the motions , beginning with the pale script .
any other year
of the outstanding thrillers of recent years
geneva
is unashamedly pro-serbian and
the little girls understand
decidedly foul stylings
the age of 12
, enveloping affection
spends 90 minutes trying figure out whether or not some cocky pseudo-intellectual kid has intentionally left college or was killed .
a real filmmaker
deeply biased ,
being `` in the mood '' to view a movie as harrowing
malcolm mcdowell
quickie
to stand on their own
, i would imagine , as searching for a quarter in a giant pile of elephant feces ... positively dreadful .
valiantly struggled to remain interested , or at least conscious
, it is hard to conceive anyone else in their roles .
are stanzas of breathtaking , awe-inspiring visual poetry
a tenth installment in a series
bob
into a roll that could have otherwise been bland and run of the mill
flower-power liberation
of talking
mom and dad 's wallet
call it classicism or be exasperated by a noticeable lack of pace
you had n't seen
's certainly an honest attempt to get at something
in breaking codes and making movies
a future-world holographic librarian -lrb- orlando jones -rrb- who knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written , and nicely realized
in her feature film acting debut as amy
responsibility and care
a greater attention
is hindered by a central plot that 's peppered with false starts and populated by characters who are nearly impossible to care about
for easy , seductive pacing
thus giving the cast ample opportunity to use that term as often as possible
is clearly not zhang 's forte
falls prey to the contradiction that afflicts so many movies about writers .
split
as violent , profane and exploitative as the most offensive action flick you 've ever seen .
to sit through
occasionally bewildering
brainer
comin
pageant
imagined a movie ever could be
comedy and heartbreaking
inoffensive
of e.t.
could restage the whole thing in your bathtub .
a clashing mother\/daughter relationship
little imagination
that we have come to love
a venturesome , beautifully realized psychological mood piece that reveals its first-time feature director 's understanding of the expressive power of the camera .
the full monty ,
while it 's nothing we have n't seen before from murphy
springing
o.k. ,
pesky moods
not , difficult and sad
arm
by a weak script that ca n't support the epic treatment
yet another arnold vehicle that fails to make adequate use of his particular talents .
this junk
a better lot
sydow
had been shot
it 's still tainted by cliches , painful improbability and murky points .
demographically
has n't progressed as nicely as ` wayne .
lack contrast , are murky and are frequently too dark to be decipherable
takes a surprising , subtle turn at the midway point .
the lively appeal of the last kiss lies in the ease with which it integrates thoughtfulness and pasta-fagioli comedy .
out awards
traffic
whom political expedience became a deadly foreign policy
disreputable doings and
homes
of alexandre dumas ' classic
to see how many times they can work the words `` radical '' or `` suck '' into a sentence
political climate
personal loss
to see three splendid actors
raised a few notches above kiddie fantasy pablum by allen 's astringent wit
no pretensions
which become strangely impersonal and abstract
who welcomes a dash of the avant-garde fused with their humor
a meal
drowns out the promise of the romantic angle .
comin ' at ya -- as if
makes the grade as tawdry trash
, despite its rough edges and a tendency to sag in certain places , is wry and engrossing .
exceeds its grasp
than its sunny disposition
saddle
its fantasy and adventure
unspool
showtime 's uninspired send-up of tv cop show cliches mostly leaves him shooting blanks
a hunky has-been
the team behind the little mermaid
which leaves any true emotional connection or identification frustratingly out of reach
enhances the quality of neil burger 's impressive fake documentary .
directed by kevin bray , whose crisp framing , edgy camera work , and wholesale ineptitude with acting , tone and pace very obviously mark him as a video helmer making his feature debut .
that would make watching such a graphic treatment of the crimes bearable
of the movie 's success
4ever
infinitely more
earnestness
that he can cross swords with the best of them and helm a more traditionally plotted popcorn thriller while surrendering little of his intellectual rigor or creative composure
-lrb- is -rrb-
openly
surreal ache of mortal awareness emerges a radiant character portrait .
are no less
gets vivid performances
badly edited
likely to leave a lasting impression
a portrait of two strong men in conflict
slip into hokum
are deeply religious and spiritual people in this world who would argue that entering a church , synagogue or temple does n't mean you have to check your brain at the door .
may never again be able to look at a red felt sharpie pen without disgust , a thrill , or the giggles
how important our special talents can be when put in service of of others
ritchie 's film
isabelle huppert
far above
yet it 's not quite the genre-busting film it 's been hyped to be because it plays everything too safe .
requires gargantuan leaps of faith just to watch it
a huge sacrifice of character and mood
brit-com
it seems impossible that an epic four-hour indian musical about a cricket game could be this good
of moviegoers for real characters and compelling plots
developed characters so much as caricatures , one-dimensional buffoons that get him a few laughs but nothing else
original romantic comedies
its own tangled plot
has a strong message about never giving up on a loved one
vision
death is lurking around the corner , just waiting to spoil things
a white american zealously
seems to be about everything that 's plaguing the human spirit in a relentlessly globalizing world .
gives italian for beginners an amiable aimlessness that keeps it from seeming predictably formulaic
is a rambling examination of american gun culture that uses his usual modus operandi of crucifixion through juxtaposition .
a sense of mystery
a low-key labor of love that strikes a very resonant chord .
peopled mainly by characters so unsympathetic that you 're left with a sour taste in your mouth
to burst across america 's winter movie screens
manipulative feminist empowerment tale thinly
like one long , meandering sketch inspired by the works of john waters and todd solondz , rather than a fully developed story .
just about all of the film
awfully entertaining
urine
been called freddy gets molested by a dog
waterlogged script
withstand
what the movie lacks in action
captivates and
wise , wizened
pink slip
double portrait
old people will love this movie , and i mean that in the nicest possible way :
to day
making the mystery of four decades back the springboard for a more immediate mystery in the present
has a built-in audience
the sheer dumbness
has far more impact
dr.
the curtain
windtalkers seems to have ransacked every old world war ii movie for overly familiar material .
use the word `` new ''
raises the film above anything sandler 's been attached to before .
showcases tom hanks as a depression era hit-man in this dark tale of revenge
to believe that nachtwey hates the wars he shows and empathizes with the victims he reveals
with plenty
could restage the whole thing in your bathtub
the end sum of all fears morphs into a mundane '70s disaster flick .
of business
a return to form for director peter bogdanovich
you feel good , you feel sad
is owned by its costars , spader and gyllenhaal .
fool
its seas
become very involved in the proceedings
its titular
increase the gravitational pull considerably
is certainly worth seeing at least once
a choppy , surface-effect feeling
what john does is heroic , but
is for the most part a useless movie , even with a great director at the helm
tells -lrb- the story -rrb- with such atmospheric ballast that shrugging off the plot 's persnickety problems
suffers from two fatal ailments -- a dearth of vitality and a story that 's shapeless and uninflected
god bless crudup
a tasty slice of droll whimsy
to be post-feminist breezy
of the relationship between mothers
suburban woman 's yearning
wildlife
of every bad action-movie line in history
fulfill its own ambitious goals
the full monty
they '' looked like
more accurately
of movies starring ice-t in a major role
us care about its protagonist and celebrate his victories
since the doors
have managed to pack it with enough action to satisfy the boom-bam crowd without a huge sacrifice of character and mood
thewlis 's
in belly-dancing clubs
to be somebody , and to belong to somebody
is superficial and
more answers
inescapable conclusion
in capturing the understated comedic agony of an ever-ruminating , genteel yet decadent aristocracy that can no longer pay its bills , the film could just as well be addressing the turn of the 20th century into the 21st .
fascinating you wo n't be able to look away for a second
flame-like
goes down easy , leaving virtually no aftertaste .
the heart-breakingly extensive annals of white-on-black racism
-- is a crime that should be punishable by chainsaw .
plays out ... like a high-end john hughes comedy , a kind of elder bueller 's time out
the story of trouble
's both sitcomishly predictable and cloying in its attempts
about a cricket game
with major pleasures from portuguese master manoel de oliviera
so willing to champion the fallibility of the human heart
thoughtful and surprisingly affecting portrait
like kids
captivating
a film that proposes as epic tragedy the plight of a callow rich boy who is forced to choose between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
of miller 's strange , fleeting brew of hopeful perseverance and hopeless closure
featherweight
ancient librarian
period trappings
of witnesses
capture the chaos of france in the 1790 's
's up to you to decide whether to admire these people 's dedication to their cause or be repelled by their dogmatism , manipulativeness and narrow , fearful view of american life
though it 's not very well shot or composed or edited , the score is too insistent and the dialogue is frequently overwrought and crudely literal
for with a great , fiery passion
the situations
drowns
bad sound
helmer hudlin
credits like `` girl
romantic comedy with a fresh point of view
well
get the idea , though , that kapur intended the film to be more than that
deserves recommendation
satisfies -- from its ripe recipe , inspiring ingredients , certified cuisine and palatable presentation
make this
astounding performance
never resorts to easy feel-good sentiments
is life --
try to create characters out of the obvious cliches , but wind up using them as punching bags .
kong master john woo
gone more over-the-top instead of trying to have it both ways
know why steven seagal is considered a star , nor why he keeps being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good or make any money
northern
special fishy community
range
love the robust middle of this picture
full of unhappy
mishandled
between passion and pretence
usual tropes
wladyslaw szpilman ,
and crude film
only two-fifths of a satisfying movie experience .
his illness
aladdin
satisfying evening
are more harmless pranksters than political activists .
about how lame it is to try and evade your responsibilities
inquisitiveness reminiscent
hoping for a stiff wind
overwhelming waste
digital video ,
average kid-empowerment fantasy
one of my least favourite emotions , especially when i have to put up with 146 minutes of it
be an enjoyable choice for younger kids
sitcom material
precise nature
a really solid woody allen film
remarkable yet
deliberate
breezy caper movie
vertical
easily and , in the end , not well enough
his ultimately losing cause
the police
again , as in the animal
make anymore .
a night
life on the rez is no picnic :
gorgeously strange
30 years
few early laughs
debilitating
fluids gag
perhaps it 's cliche to call the film ` refreshing ,
the pitch-perfect forster to the always hilarious meara and levy
only mildly funny
whether the film is , at its core , deeply pessimistic or quietly hopeful
no signs of life
occupied amidst
beyond the first half-hour
, humour and pathos
watching stunts that are this crude , this fast-paced and this insane
but this is not a movie about an inhuman monster
summer fluff
extremely bad .
more in love
the very special type of badness that is deuces wild
that are jarring and deeply out of place in what could have -lrb- and probably should have -rrb- been a lighthearted comedy
unexplained
the job done
, pale mr. broomfield
sillier ,
just different bodies for sharp objects to rip through
find an escape clause
86 minutes
its lavish formalism and
ralph
get the distinct impression
insightful moments
the surprise ending
on this dvd
limited but enthusiastic
coarse , cliched and clunky
fantasies
dogtown and z-boys more than exposes the roots of the skateboarding boom that would become `` the punk kids ' revolution . ''
all of this , and more
no hollywood villain
the wrong character
fall fast asleep
serene
ingest
chips
enticing and often funny documentary
meticulous talent
watch for that sense of openness , the little surprises .
the expectation of laughter
shake the thought
this kind
unfortunately , we 'd prefer a simple misfire .
worldly-wise and very funny script
killing me
charming and
margarita happy hour kinda
when brash young men set out to conquer the online world with laptops , cell phones and sketchy business plans
-lrb- `` safe conduct '' -rrb- is a long movie at 163 minutes
of liveliness
, here comes the first lousy guy ritchie imitation .
only thing
is no substitute for on-screen chemistry
a poignant lyricism
directions and descends into such message-mongering moralism that its good qualities are obscured .
that this is revenge of the nerds revisited
is unless it happens to cover your particular area of interest
generate
dim-witted and lazy spin-off
lapel
bad at it is cruel
however , the film comes perilously close to being too bleak , too pessimistic and too unflinching for its own good .
eastwood is off his game
cope with the mysterious and brutal nature of adults
of manipulation , an exploitation piece doing its usual worst to guilt-trip parents
sorority
be one of those movies barely registering a blip on the radar screen of 2002
's thanks to huston 's revelatory performance .
rhino
cross
any time
whose roots
second installment
long time dead
makes the right choices at every turn
their culture 's manic mix
this animated adventure
beautiful , self-satisfied
your cup
margaret thatcher 's ruinous legacy
wind up as glum as mr. de niro
is an actor 's movie first and foremost .
deteriorates into a terribly obvious melodrama and rough-hewn vanity project for lead actress andie macdowell
disaster flick
orchestrating
of creating a screenplay
slackers ' jokey approach to college education is disappointingly simplistic -- the film 's biggest problem --
for the teens ' deviant behaviour
whose sharp
i
was produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by joel schumacher , and reflects the worst of their shallow styles : wildly overproduced , inadequately motivated every step of the way and demographically targeted to please every one -lrb- and no one -rrb-
a delightfully unpredictable , hilarious comedy with wonderful performances that tug at your heart in ways that utterly transcend gender
authentically impulsive
cast the magnificent jackie chan
does n't exactly reveal what makes vincent tick , but perhaps any definitive explanation for it would have felt like a cheat
a high-powered star pedigree
, it 's a taunt - a call for justice for two crimes from which many of us have not yet recovered .
chafing
rightly
pity
is just hectic and homiletic
of a japanese monster
attached to before
in a way that verges on the amateurish
a strong script , powerful direction and splendid production design allows us to be transported into the life of wladyslaw szpilman , who is not only a pianist , but a good human being .
moving , and adventurous
is hard to resist
is n't heated properly ,
pinnacle to pinnacle
forgets to make it entertaining
uncertain film
have never picked a lock
agreeably startling
this is the kind of movie that you only need to watch for about thirty seconds before you say to yourself , ` ah , yes
why lee 's character did n't just go to a bank manager and save everyone the misery
obsessive behavior
a bit of the dry humor that first made audiences on both sides of the atlantic love him
rediscovering the power of fantasy
rent from frame one
, the movie is remarkably dull with only caine making much of an impression .
yahoo-ing
hectic and
mention `` solaris '' five years from now and i 'm sure those who saw it will have an opinion to share
a hardy group
in all its strange quirks
a summer
inadvertently sidesplitting it
a rollicking ride , with jaw-dropping action sequences , striking villains , a gorgeous color palette , astounding technology , stirring music and a boffo last hour that leads up to a strangely sinister happy ending .
others
witness the crazy confluence of purpose and taste
lazy ,
, you 're in luck .
's betting her third feature will be something to behold
two skittish new york middle-agers
my only complaint
the forest for the trees
the last exit
more enjoyable had the balance shifted in favor of water-bound action over the land-based ` drama
-lrb- a -rrb- thoughtful , visually graceful work .
as the movie dragged on , i thought i heard a mysterious voice , and felt myself powerfully drawn toward the light -- the light of the exit sign .
pretty linear and only makeup-deep
in the solemnity with which it tries to pump life into overworked elements from eastwood 's dirty harry period
if you thought tom hanks was just an ordinary big-screen star
more
without becoming one itself
starts out
the exploitative , clumsily staged violence overshadows everything , including most of the actors .
tricky tightrope
proved too difficult a text to ` lick , ' despite the efforts of a first-rate cast .
writer-director walter hill and co-writer david giler
cold , grey ,
blame all men for war , '' -lrb- the warden 's daughter -rrb- tells her father
can see the would-be surprises coming a mile away
the play
hardship
overall tomfoolery like this
docu-drama
is a children 's film in the truest sense
also has many of the things that made the first one charming .
what made allen 's romantic comedies so pertinent and enduring
is ripe for all manner of lunacy
, jane learns her place as a girl , softens up and loses some of the intensity that made her an interesting character to begin with .
in my eyes
are entitled to take a deep bow for fashioning an engrossing entertainment out of an almost sure-fire prescription for a critical and commercial disaster
weaves
is even worse than i imagined a movie ever could be
mined his personal horrors and came up with a treasure chest of material
as directed by dani kouyate of burkina faso
are trying to make their way through this tragedy
ferrara 's
by a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
attracting audiences
merely serves up a predictable , maudlin story that swipes heavily from bambi and the lion king
the finish line winded but still game
silly original cartoon
-- the gangster\/crime comedy --
crawl
patience
to place blame
's a pale imitation .
ayurveda
's very little hustling on view
this is a fragmented film , once a good idea that was followed by the bad idea to turn it into a movie .
... a light , yet engrossing piece .
crush each other under cars , throw each other out windows
the actors are simply too good , and the story too intriguing
are more harmless pranksters than political activists
the result , however well-intentioned ,
anyone else in their roles
routine shocker
that governs college cliques
none are useful in telling the story , which is paper-thin and decidedly unoriginal
yet instantly recognizable
the generous inclusiveness
of raccoons
stupid americans will get a kick out of goofy brits with cute accents performing ages-old slapstick and unfunny tricks
bid
of his budget
a meatier deeper
the explosion essentially ruined -- or , rather , overpowered
its emotional core
suspense drama
comfort and
who enter here
treating female follies
the wayward wooden one
done that ... a thousand times already
rip through
for unexpectedly giddy viewing
unrelenting
worst dialogue
a cellophane-pop remake of the punk classic ladies and gentlemen , the fabulous stains ... crossroads is never much worse than bland or better than inconsequential .
does the thoroughly formulaic film represent totally exemplify middle-of-the-road mainstream
the dog
sacre bleu
i wo n't argue with anyone who calls ` slackers ' dumb , insulting , or childish ...
` black culture ' and
regards
each of her three protagonists
some of those
than we started with
is too much like a fragment of an underdone potato .
to be proud of her rubenesque physique
shipping
a vampire
sci-fi film which suffers from a lackluster screenplay
more interesting ways of dealing with the subject
's mostly a pleasure to watch .
mind and
readily dismissed as the tiresome rant of an aging filmmaker still thumbing his nose at convention
insults
extremely unconventional
a small gem of a movie that defies classification and is as thought-provoking as it
this nonsensical story
lend some dignity
theatrical sentiment
the diner
appreciated by anyone outside the under-10 set
wittgenstein
gushing
a deeply unpleasant experience
, no-nonsense authority
can rest contentedly with the knowledge that he 's made at least one damn fine horror movie
suffers from a decided lack of creative storytelling .
to the most enchanting film of the year
et al.
presents a fascinating but flawed look at the near future
the finish line winded but
with at least a minimal appreciation of woolf and clarissa dalloway
the past 20 minutes looking at your watch
someone like judd
fathers
battlefield
this working woman --
protective
by accents thick as mud
can obscure this movie 's lack of ideas .
lord
the problems and characters it reveals are universal and involving , and
the unique way shainberg goes about telling what at heart is a sweet little girl
the good-time shenanigans in welcome perspective
we spend with these people
film about growing up that we do n't see often enough these days
one of mr. chabrol 's subtlest works
of my aisle 's walker
foreshadowing
just not
the other sloppy
eventually cloying pow drama
of the couple 's bmw
ca n't see why any actor of talent would ever work in a mcculloch production again if they looked at how this movie turned out .
tosses around sex toys and offers
all the interesting developments are processed in 60 minutes
enjoyable above average summer diversion
studios
that greasy little vidgame pit
facing
still , the pulse never disappears entirely ,
could even be said to squander jennifer love hewitt
getting there is not even half the interest .
romeo
one of mr. chabrol 's subtlest works , but also
director elie chouraqui ,
bewilderingly brilliant and
how bad his movie is
anguished performance
those unfamiliar with mormon traditions may find the singles ward occasionally bewildering .
starts slowly , but adrien brody -- in the title role -- helps make the film 's conclusion powerful and satisfying
the social milieu - rich new york intelligentsia - and
of the film 's virtues
often looks like an episode of the tv show blind date , only less technically proficient and without the pop-up comments .
one of the more glaring signs of this movie 's servitude to its superstar is the way it skirts around any scenes that might have required genuine acting from ms. spears .
cruelty and
je-gyu is
futile scenario
is what it is
skillful and moving
either effort in three hours of screen time
despite an overwrought ending , the film works as well as it does because of the performances .
along the way k-19
takes the cake
brings documentary-like credibility to the horrors of the killing field and the barbarism of ` ethnic cleansing . '
something hip and transgressive
two-bit potboiler .
no way
i guess i come from a broken family , and my uncles are all aliens , too . ''
coasting
of job
the cast , collectively
shiri is an action film that delivers on the promise of excitement , but
a reminiscence
worn a bit thin
, but it 's a sincere mess
canon
in unusual homes
coping , in one way or another ,
it pushes its agenda too forcefully
an intelligent subtlety
to whether you can tolerate leon barlow
plays giovanni , a psychiatrist who predictably finds it difficult to sustain interest in his profession after the family tragedy
can not disguise the slack complacency of -lrb- godard 's -rrb- vision , any more than the gorgeous piano and strings on the soundtrack can drown out the tinny self-righteousness of his voice
nine
maybe it is formula filmmaking
excellent work
a guy with his talent ended up in a movie this bad
win any honors
excellent
enticing and
a bodice-ripper for intellectuals .
cameras and souls
trying to do
literature literal
go ,
aussie david caesar
as a bonus
a movie about passion
squeezed the life out of whatever idealism american moviemaking ever had
animation is such a perfect medium for children , because of the way it allows the mind to enter and accept another world
by the brutality of the jokes , most at women 's expense
previous disney films
its eccentric , accident-prone characters
you would n't turn down a big bowl of that
owen wilson
too many tried-and-true shenanigans that hardly distinguish it from the next teen comedy
the story line
beautifully crafted , engaging filmmaking that should attract upscale audiences hungry for quality and a nostalgic , twisty yarn that will keep them guessing .
made every effort to disguise it as an unimaginative screenwriter 's invention
porcelain
what can one say about a balding 50-year-old actor playing an innocent boy carved from a log ?
up the pieces
featured
too many ingredients
anymore
is the `` gadzooks
ramsay is clearly extraordinarily talented , and based on three short films and two features , here 's betting her third feature will be something to behold
their imperfect , love-hate relationship
blood work proves
turn and devolves
thoughtfully written
much has been written about those years when the psychedelic '60s grooved over into the gay '70s , but words do n't really do the era justice .
a brutally honest documentary
despite iwai 's vaunted empathy
too human
story to go but down
getting tired of the whole slo-mo , double-pistoled , ballistic-pyrotechnic hong kong action aesthetic
if you answered yes , by all means enjoy the new guy .
we do n't like
have been crisper and punchier
flatula
a recording
with noticeably less energy and imagination
a non-mystery mystery .
if horses could fly , this is surely what they 'd look like .
of anteing up some movie star charisma
england 's roger mitchell
web .
lacks the spirit of the previous two , and
as with so many merchandised-to-the-max movies of this type
i killed my father
solid acting
'm not exactly sure what -- and has all the dramatic weight of a raindrop
originality ai n't on the menu , but there 's never a dull moment in the giant spider invasion comic chiller .
over so often now
program
less as a documentary and more as a found relic
hermitage
one more
nudity , profanity and violence
for jonah
are undeniably touched
during her son 's discovery of his homosexuality
a compelling look at a young woman 's tragic odyssey
attal 's hang-ups surrounding infidelity are so old-fashioned and , dare i say , outdated , it 's a wonder that he could n't have brought something fresher to the proceedings simply by accident .
is neither amusing nor dramatic enough to sustain interest
suffice to say that after seeing this movie in imax form , you 'll be more acquainted with the tiniest details of tom hanks ' face than his wife is .
... is a man who uses the damage of war -- far more often than the warfare itself -- to create the kind of art shots that fill gallery shows
meets goodfellas in this easily skippable hayseeds-vs .
they figure the power-lunchers do n't care to understand , either
the year 's best
compelling yarn
seventeen
it an above-average thriller
the most oddly honest hollywood document of all
a whole lot of fun
true emotions
dark to be decipherable
documenting
delivery and payoff
opulent
a backseat
how a whole segment of pop-music history has been allowed to get wet , fuzzy and sticky
if you grew up on scooby -- you 'll love this movie .
holocaust literature
were not on hand to inject her pure fantasy character , melanie carmichael , with a massive infusion of old-fashioned hollywood magic
the fanatical adherents on either side , but also people who know nothing about the subject
illuminating comedy
place mostly indoors
about the origins of nazi politics and aesthetics
devote time
pushing the jokes at the expense of character until things fall apart
would be a more appropriate location to store it
the similarly themed
sounds whiny and defensive , as if his life-altering experiences made him bitter and less mature .
wear down possible pupils
garbage
just another generic drama that has nothing going for it other than its exploitive array of obligatory cheap
drawing me
it 'll only put you to sleep .
the 30-year friendship
teddy
of pre-9 \/ 11 new york
to believe if it were n't true
provides the forgettable pleasures of a saturday matinee
serving sara '' has n't much more to serve than silly fluff
successfully blended satire
has the usual impossible stunts
ticks off
another film that praises female self-sacrifice
definite room
rot and
ascends to a kinetic life so teeming that even cranky adults may rediscover the quivering kid inside
beneath the exotic surface -lrb- and exotic dancing -rrb- it 's surprisingly old-fashioned
too loud and
's ... worth the extra effort to see an artist , still committed to growth in his ninth decade , change while remaining true to his principles with a film whose very subject is , quite pointedly , about the peril of such efforts .
hates criticism so much that he refuses to evaluate his own work
give themselves a better lot in life
a handful of disparate funny moments of no real consequence
too pat and familiar to hold my interest
the action is stilted and the tabloid energy embalmed
` lovely and amazing , ' unhappily , is neither ... excessively strained and contrived .
of flower-power liberation
foreign city
up more
more of an intriguing curiosity than a gripping thriller
a conventional
holds
zombie movie
a point
new-agey tone
before us
original running time
just becomes sad
cheesy backdrops ,
you can enjoy much of jonah simply , and gratefully , as laugh-out-loud lunacy with a pronounced monty pythonesque flavor .
tolerate
its metaphors are opaque enough to avoid didacticism ,
by the source material
opposite each other
the film exudes the urbane sweetness that woody allen seems to have bitterly forsaken .
it 's lovely that cal works out his issues with his dad and comes to terms with his picture-perfect life
not only a coming-of-age story and cautionary parable , but also a perfectly rendered period piece .
does little
one of those movies that 's so bad it starts to become good
do it his own way
across as lame and sophomoric
nothing about them is attractive .
just the measure
a depression era hit-man in this dark tale of revenge
feathers
better than it feels
twohy 's a good yarn-spinner , and
slimed
, labute continues to improve .
reign of fire is hardly the most original fantasy film ever made -- beyond road warrior , it owes enormous debts to aliens and every previous dragon drama -- but that barely makes it any less entertaining
, the film has
gasp , shudder and even
acts that no amount of earnest textbook psychologizing can bridge
creates an overall sense of brusqueness
actors '
best you can with a stuttering script
of the pushiness and decibel volume of most contemporary comedies
that 's a liability .
magic and
written by charlie kaufman and his twin brother , donald ,
enigma offers all the pleasure of a handsome and well-made entertainment .
to predict when a preordained `` big moment '' will occur and not `` if
its quirky tunes
resembling a spine here
lacks juice and delight
he will just screen the master of disguise 24\/7
taking the easy hollywood road and
nobody in the viewing audience cares
shooting schedule
most movies
wise and knowing
to up-and-coming documentarians
with the film
raffish charm and
at theatres for it
a laundry list
a tour de force drama about the astonishingly pivotal role of imagination in the soulful development of two rowdy teenagers .
sentimental journey
drunken master
innocuous and
a wish a studio 's wallet makes
anton
originality
, peculiar and always entertaining costume drama
so many false scares
a very pretty after-school
gangs of new york
, the film would be a total washout .
the death of self ... this orgasm -lrb- wo n't be an -rrb-
this fast-paced
this is lightweight filmmaking , to be sure , but it 's pleasant enough -- and oozing with attractive men .
will dip into your wallet , swipe 90 minutes of your time , and offer you precisely this in recompense : a few early laughs scattered around a plot as thin as it is repetitious
it may still leave you wanting more answers as the credits
a hip-hop tootsie
greatest star wattage
touches the heart
as do joan and philip 's repetitive arguments , schemes and treachery
chabrol 's best
eccentric enough to stave off doldrums , caruso 's self-conscious debut is also eminently forgettable .
, this makes for perfectly acceptable , occasionally very enjoyable children 's entertainment .
, the film does n't ignore the more problematic aspects of brown 's life .
in humanity
a superior moral tone is more important
project
lillard and cardellini earn their scooby snacks ,
all the closed-door hanky-panky
consistent tone
hey , those farts got to my inner nine-year-old
the station looking for a return ticket to realism
deeply humanistic
unimaginatively foul-mouthed
believing it was just coincidence
unfortunately , that 's precisely what arthur dong 's family fundamentals does .
much of the writing is genuinely witty
piccoli
its characters ' frustrations
does n't really believe in it ,
evil means
when they 're supposed to be having a collective heart attack
its core
pleasure b-movie category
director-chef gabriele muccino
about one in three gags in white 's intermittently wise script hits its mark ;
seems embarrassed by his own invention and tries to rush through the intermediary passages , apparently hoping that the audience will not notice the glaring triteness of the plot device
, the script carries arnold -lrb- and the viewers -rrb- into the forbidden zone of sympathizing with terrorist motivations by presenting the `` other side of the story . ''
feel like the longest 90 minutes of your movie-going life
it 's a fairly impressive debut from the director , charles stone iii .
in self-consciously flashy camera effects , droning house music and flat , flat dialogue
it 's mildly interesting to ponder the peculiar american style of justice that plays out here , but it 's so muddled and derivative that few will bother thinking it all through
there 's very little sense to what 's going on here , but
their dogmatism , manipulativeness
something is rotten in the state of california
the forced funniness found in the dullest kiddie flicks
brody
treatise
to since there 's no new `` a christmas carol '' out in the theaters this year
virtuous
unfocused
technological finish
are really surprising
librarian -lrb- orlando jones -rrb- who knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written , and nicely realized
hysterics
dealing with the destruction of property and , potentially , of life
while nothing special
were paid to make it
a world
, lilia deeply wants to break free of her old life
anyone not into high-tech splatterfests is advised to take the warning literally , and log on to something more user-friendly .
oddest places
a great party
build in the mind of the viewer and take on extreme urgency
a little more dramatic tension and
reasonably good
no cute factor here ... not that i mind ugly ; the problem is he has no character , loveable or otherwise .
natural , even-flowing tone
hitting your head on the theater seat in front of you
marred only
current climate
mostly magnificent directorial career
seen through prison bars
plunge
timely as tomorrow
about the only thing to give the movie points for
a film that 's about as subtle as a party political broadcast
mgm 's shelf
is overwhelmed by predictability
whose pieces do not fit
to do it in
for seagal -rrb-
this new zealand coming-of-age movie is n't really about anything .
a huge cut
it 's far too sentimental
the better private schools
that explains the zeitgeist that is the x games
venturesome , beautifully realized psychological mood piece
proves itself a more streamlined and thought out encounter than the original could ever have hoped to be .
a smart , provocative drama that does the nearly impossible : it gets under the skin of a man we only know as an evil , monstrous lunatic .
unsubtle and hollywood-predictable
photographed and beautifully
seigner and mr. serrault
a retread of `` dead poets ' society
a gorgeous film - vivid with color , music and life
is almost guaranteed that even the stuffiest cinema goers will laugh their \*\*\* off for an hour-and-a-half
a strong and confident work which works so well for the first 89 minutes , but ends so horrendously confusing in the final two
it 's a treat -- a delightful , witty , improbable romantic comedy with a zippy jazzy score ... grant and bullock make it look as though they are having so much fun
george w. bush , henry kissinger , larry king
suicide
the murk of its own making
drag along the dead -lrb- water -rrb- weight of the other
the adjective ` gentle ' applies
the performances are amiable and committed , and the comedy more often than not hits the bullseye .
chases for an hour
leaves him shooting blanks
reign of fire never comes close to recovering from its demented premise
primitive in technique
'll still be glued to the screen
you feel good , you feel sad , you feel pissed off ,
t -rrb-
released
a soul and
coal is n't as easy to come by as it used to be
warm , moving
lightness and
's a feel-good movie about which you can actually feel good .
as a skillfully assembled , highly polished and professional adaptation ... just about as chilling and unsettling as ` manhunter '
the wild
yawner
a marquee , especially when the payoff is an unschooled comedy like stealing harvard , which fails to keep 80 minutes from seeming like 800
with enough eye
no amount of imagination ,
a dozen
romantic comedies
impressive fake documentary
searing lead performance
so larger than life
more shots
the same movie
delivered in low-key style by director michael apted and writer tom stoppard .
particularly memorable effect
offers a thoughtful and rewarding glimpse
the charm of the first movie is still there , and the story feels like the logical , unforced continuation of the careers of a pair of spy kids .
adobo
by forming a chain of relationships that come full circle to end on a positive -lrb- if tragic -rrb- note
yourself remembering this refreshing visit to a sunshine state
his right mind
comedy spectacle
a pandora 's box
ritchie imitation
of the sopranos
what a concept , what an idea , what a thrill ride .
a pact to burn the negative and the script and pretend the whole thing never existed
feeling embarrassed
that rare film whose real-life basis is , in fact , so interesting that no embellishment is
coughed
my uncles
is more appetizing than a side dish of asparagus
-lrb- their lamentations are pretty much self-centered -rrb-
director chris wedge and screenwriters michael berg , michael j. wilson
witty , wistful new film
the kid 's
sabara
that ends with truckzilla
extended bedroom sequence
that embraces its old-fashioned themes and
shallow and immature character with whom to spend 110 claustrophobic minutes
the very definition of epic adventure
lumpen
without a fresh infusion of creativity , 4ever is neither a promise nor a threat so much as wishful thinking .
alice 's adventure through the looking glass and into zombie-land ' is filled with strange and wonderful creatures .
employs changes that fit it well rather than ones that were imposed for the sake of commercial sensibilities
limited appeal to those who like explosions , sadism and seeing people beat each other to a pulp .
however , is the edge of wild , lunatic invention that we associate with cage 's best acting
an average b-movie
remarkable procession of sweeping pictures that have reinvigorated the romance genre
but the feelings evoked in the film are lukewarm and quick to pass .
handled with such sensitivity
is nonjudgmental , and
15th century
a low-key labor
-rrb- best works understand why snobbery is a better satiric target than middle-america
mateys
... once again strands his superb performers in the same old story .
a weird little movie that 's amusing enough while you watch it , offering fine acting moments and pungent insights into modern l.a. 's show-biz and media subcultures .
in large part
madness ,
the best date movie of the year
any awards
's a very very strong `` b +
this is n't exactly profound cinema , but it 's good-natured and sometimes quite funny .
heart-breaking
compared to das boot
cohesion
too bad kramer
growing strange hairs
a highly ambitious and personal project
bielinsky 's great game ,
the rat-a-tat energy of `` his girl friday , '' maintaining a light touch while tackling serious themes
harder and harder
shows why , of all the period 's volatile romantic lives , sand and musset are worth particular attention .
fish-out-of-water
but evolves into what has become of us all in the era of video .
action-and-popcorn
our national psyche
with incident
drug
solondz may be convinced that he has something significant to say , but he is n't talking a talk that appeals to me .
for country music fans or
gets under the skin of a man we only know as an evil , monstrous lunatic
a dreary indulgence .
a decomposition
does n't offer audiences any way of gripping what its point is , or even its attitude toward its subject
like cheap hysterics
to do with these characters except have them run through dark tunnels , fight off various anonymous attackers , and evade elaborate surveillance technologies
` the country bears ' should never have been brought out of hibernation .
a derivative collection
fused
make this a charmer .
balancing deafening battle scenes with quieter domestic scenes of women back home receiving war department telegrams
does n't use -lrb- monsoon wedding -rrb- to lament the loss of culture
you 'd never guess that from the performances .
steals so freely from other movies and combines enough disparate types of films that it ca n't help but engage an audience .
dark and bittersweet
while some of the camera work is interesting , the film 's mid-to-low budget is betrayed by the surprisingly shoddy makeup work .
gets too cloying thanks to the actors ' perfect comic timing and sweet , genuine chemistry
strikes a very resonant chord
sequins
-- like a rather unbelievable love interest and a meandering ending -- this '60s caper film is a riveting , brisk delight .
attract
of carefully choreographed atrocities , which become strangely impersonal and abstract
in the wake of saving private ryan , black hawk down and we were soldiers , you are likely to be as heartily sick of mayhem as cage 's war-weary marine .
been around to capture the chaos of france in the 1790 's
's a p.o.w.
is even better than the fellowship .
done and
charged music to the ears of cho 's fans .
's pauly shore awful .
a monster movie
lead performances
powerful emotions
give `` scratch ''
stomach-churning gore
that holds interest in the midst of a mushy , existential exploration of why men leave their families
lipstick
the book trying to make the outrage
is creepy in a michael jackson sort of way .
games , wire fu ,
filmmaking methodology
suspended between two cultures .
one in which fear and frustration are provoked to intolerable levels
in making this character understandable , in getting under her skin , in exploring motivation ...
a thought-provoking
is dark , brooding and slow , and takes its central idea way too seriously .
too sappy
ultimately undo him
'll never know .
our desire as human beings for passion in our lives and the emptiness one feels when it is missing
partners
never having seen the first two films in the series
it embraces it , energizes it and takes big bloody chomps out of it
it 's a hellish , numbing experience to watch , and it does n't offer any insights that have n't been thoroughly debated in the media already , back in the dahmer heyday of the mid - '90s
not all of the stories work and the ones that do are thin and scattered , but the film works well enough to make it worth watching .
as well-acted and well-intentioned
while i ca n't say it 's on par with the first one
a hit
themes
hand gestures
the thought of watching this film with an audience full of teenagers fixating on its body humour and reinforcement of stereotypes -lrb- of which they 'll get plenty -rrb- fills me with revulsion .
has in fact come closer than anyone could desire to the cheap , graceless , hackneyed sci-fi serials of the '30s and '40s
impressive talent
thought-provoking and stylish
black comedy
seems to be missing a great deal of the acerbic repartee of the play . ''
the graphic carnage and re-creation of war-torn croatia is uncomfortably timely , relevant , and sickeningly real .
of fatherhood
behan 's memoir is great material for a film -- rowdy , brawny and lyrical in the best irish sense -- but sheridan has settled for a lugubrious romance
their looks
more bizarre
eating , sleeping
a great script brought down by lousy direction .
the movie possesses its own languorous charm .
look at teenage boys doing what they do best - being teenagers .
until dark
lactating
a matinee price
the cornpone
civics classes
with much of its slender
the sex , a wonderful tale of love and destiny
west african coast
rudimentary
now computerized yoda
cinematic pyrotechnics aside , the only thing avary seems to care about are mean giggles and pulchritude .
shrewd enough
a 100-year old mystery that is constantly being interrupted by elizabeth hurley in a bathing suit
mark wahlberg and thandie newton are not hepburn and grant , two cinematic icons with chemistry galore .
utter tripe
telegraphed so far
from the one most of us inhabit
familiar you might as well be watching a rerun
a pretty good overall picture
onto his head
been a hoot in a bad-movie way
is n't a new idea
unforgettable
the temptations
makes one thing abundantly clear
rugrats movies
pure of intention and passably diverting
poor acting
fascination ,
numbing experience to watch
an exciting plot
mr. chicken
looks more like a travel-agency video targeted at people who like to ride bikes
to make enough into ` an inspiring tale of survival wrapped in the heart-pounding suspense of a stylish psychological thriller '
ambitious , sometimes beautiful adaptation
's denial of sincere grief and mourning in favor of bogus spiritualism
that ultimately coheres into a sane and breathtakingly creative film
impersonal and abstract
crafty , energetic and smart
a brutally dry satire of middle american numbness .
modern technology to take the viewer inside the wave
all the pleasure of a handsome and well-made entertainment
chafing against their culture 's manic mix of millennial brusqueness and undying , traditional politesse
respectable summer blockbuster
's a bad action movie because there 's no rooting interest
what works
one big point
the art of impossible disappearing\/reappearing acts
so second-rate
face
does n't drag an audience down
, it 's mission accomplished
that the theme does n't drag an audience down
movies starring pop queens
family dysfunctional drama how i killed my father
off-beat and fanciful film
does n't necessarily equate to being good , no matter how admirably the filmmakers have gone for broke
re-release
his intellectual rigor
arcane
sets ms. birot 's film apart
undermine
same old silliness
the result is more depressing than liberating , but it 's never boring .
better than these british soldiers do at keeping themselves kicking
i found myself strangely moved by even the corniest and most hackneyed contrivances .
the level of acting elevates the material above pat inspirational status and gives it a sturdiness and solidity that we 've long associated with washington the actor .
amounts to little more than preliminary notes for a science-fiction horror film
thank goodness for this signpost
an orange prison jumpsuit
york city locations
explaining
everything you need to know about all the queen 's men
wildly careening tone
makes this a high water mark for this genre .
interesting but essentially unpersuasive
be smack in the middle of a war zone armed with nothing but a camera
anywhere new
of which amounts to much of a story
which to hang broad , mildly fleshed-out characters that seem to have been conjured up only 10 minutes prior to filming
take any 12-year-old boy to see this picture , and he 'll be your slave for a year
the journey is worth your time , especially if you have ellen pompeo sitting next to you for the ride .
makes you
you do n't need to know your ice-t 's from your cool-j 's to realize that as far as these shootings are concerned , something is rotten in the state of california .
a predictably efficient piece of business notable largely for its overwhelming creepiness , for an eagerness to create images you wish you had n't seen ,
a feel-good movie
derailed
is n't the most edgy piece of disney animation to hit the silver screen
further sad evidence that tom tykwer , director of the resonant and sense-spinning run lola run , has turned out to be a one-trick pony
's muy loco , but no more ridiculous
unsettling psychodrama
by a surplus of vintage archive footage
beautifully shot against the frozen winter landscapes of grenoble and geneva
are deeply religious and spiritual people in this world who would argue that entering a church , synagogue or temple does n't mean you have to check your brain at the door
geriatric
a loud , brash and mainly unfunny high school comedy .
uplifting as only a document of the worst possibilities of mankind can be , and among the best films of the year .
electric
affecting
we accept the characters and the film , flaws and all
reading a full-length classic
losing my lunch
heavyweight
the tailor
me feeling refreshed and hopeful
its cluelessness
pie-like irreverence
obscure this movie 's lack of ideas
is gone
thomas
all-enveloping movie experience
backwater
the process comes out looking like something wholly original
lush scenery
first-class
do with imagination than market research
doris
fresh and raw
cultural differences and emotional expectations collide
more outre aspects
antonia 's
preaches
lawrence 's delivery
, the power of this movie is undeniable .
sends you out
know what 's happening but you 'll be blissfully exhausted
a fun family movie
are as subtle and as enigmatic
throw smoochy from the train !
a penetrating glimpse into the tissue-thin ego
elevated by the wholesome twist of a pesky mother interfering during her son 's discovery of his homosexuality
we had to endure last summer , and hopefully , sets the tone for a summer of good stuff
the civilized mind
in his mid-seventies , michel piccoli
writers
will be put to sleep or bewildered by the artsy and often pointless visuals
the lousy lead performances
like a chump
appealing
his issues
ill-constructed and fatally overlong
gamble to occasionally break up the live-action scenes with animated sequences
could wish for
please the eye
has a brilliant director and charismatic star
that it stinks
determination to remain true to the original text
has little insight into the historical period and its artists
overcome
female friendship that men can embrace
of the season than the picture
doo
belongs to the marvelous verdu , a sexy slip of an earth mother who mourns her tragedies in private and embraces life in public
what it is -- a nice , harmless date film
a man whose achievements -- and complexities -- reached far beyond the end zone
a powerful drama
the final product
fluent
in skimpy clothes
far from a groundbreaking endeavor
civil disobedience , anti-war movements
rife with nutty cliches and far too much dialogue
remembered as roman coppola 's brief pretentious period before going on to other films that actually tell a story worth caring about
bank robberies
sprinkled with a few remarks so geared toward engendering audience sympathy
the drama
single surprise
of creativity
special-effects excess
the lively appeal
, the man who wrote rocky does not deserve to go down with a ship as leaky as this .
infants
transpose himself
it made him feel powerful
likely to irk viewers
's the unsettling images of a war-ravaged land that prove more potent and riveting than the unlikely story of sarah and harrison .
of execution
urbanity
the spalding gray equivalent of a teen gross-out comedy
moved to the edge of their seats by the dynamic first act
own ludicrous terms
totally unexpected
it definitely gives you something to chew on
when you find yourself rooting for the monsters in a horror movie , you know the picture is in trouble .
the screenplay demands it
an enormously entertaining movie , like nothing we 've ever seen before , and yet completely familiar .
is well below expectations .
more attuned to the anarchist maxim that ` the urge to destroy is also a creative urge ' , or more willing to see with their own eyes , will find morrison 's iconoclastic uses of technology to be liberating .
felt trapped and with no obvious escape for the entire 100 minutes
cornball sequel
there 's not a fresh idea at the core of this tale .
into a long-running
to somebody
scrooge or two
understatement
universal appeal
follow the same blueprint from hundreds of other films , sell it to the highest bidder
i just saw this movie
10th-grade learning tool
offers us the sense
no unforgettably stupid stunts or uproariously rude lines of dialogue to remember it by
can not adequately
twilight
yet , it must be admitted , not entirely humorless
pointless , meandering celebration
three people and their mixed-up relationship
genuinely satisfying
change watching such a character ,
sexual jealousy , resentment
the brass soul
puts the x
is infused with the sensibility of a video director
big screen
consigliere
with poetic imagery
satirical touches
grief and how truth-telling
will leave the theater believing they have seen a comedy .
has intentionally left college
unless there are zoning ordinances to protect your community from the dullest science fiction , impostor is opening today at a theater near you .
schlock merchant
lee gifford
make several runs to the concession stand and\/or restroom and not feel as if he or she has missed anything
mouthpieces
ask still
this region
the first tunisian film i have ever seen , and
its vision of that awkward age when sex threatens to overwhelm everything else is acute enough to make everyone who has been there squirm with recognition .
a film 's title
they thought they 'd earn
inconceivable
and some staggeringly boring cinema .
giving up
delivers a powerful commentary on how governments lie , no matter who runs them
a serious critique
a blair witch -
the audience gets pure escapism
go to grant , who has n't lost a bit of the dry humor that first made audiences on both sides of the atlantic love him
particularly slanted
of a vh1 behind the music episode
its oh-so-hollywood rejiggering and
be human
thoroughly enjoyable .
some fine sex onscreen , and
more confident
sensual and funny
`` bowling for columbine '' remains a disquieting and thought-provoking film ...
one but
a detailed historical document
enter the theater
but no-nonsense human beings they are and
you had already seen that movie
of a certain ambition
mostly martha could have used a little trimming -- 10 or 15 minutes could be cut and no one would notice -- but it 's a pleasurable trifle
a sharp and quick documentary that is funny and pithy , while illuminating an era of theatrical comedy that , while past ,
for sappy situations and dialogue
goldbacher draws on an elegant visual sense and a talent for easy , seductive pacing ... but she and writing partner laurence coriat do n't manage an equally assured narrative coinage
did n't play well then
work up
new relevance ,
had
-lrb- and its makers ' -rrb-
morrison 's
writer-director randall wallace has bitten off more than he or anyone else could chew , and his movie veers like a drunken driver through heavy traffic .
acquired
of post viewing discussion , if only to be reminded of who did what to whom and why
their sturges
to blue hilarity
taking angry potshots at george w. bush , henry kissinger , larry king , et al.
abagnale
ages that is n't fake fun
to express warmth and longing
lack depth or complexity , with the ironic exception of scooter .
if you think it 's a riot to see rob schneider in a young woman 's clothes
torturing each other psychologically and talking about their genitals in public
such films as `` all that heaven allows '' and `` imitation of life
relish
, a movie does not proclaim the truth about two love-struck somebodies , but permits them time and space to convince us of that all on their own .
frothy piece
turns it
about those years
its uncanny tale
viveka seldahl
very sneaky
heavy-handed indictment
for a preemptive strike
stuck around for this long
pity anyone who sees this mishmash .
remains a chilly , clinical lab report
perhaps the budget of sommers 's title-bout features
`` 13 conversations about one thing '' is an intelligent flick that examines many different ideas from happiness to guilt in an intriguing bit of storytelling .
junk-calorie
partnerships
, even-flowing tone
enveloping sounds
of the finest
made it all work
energy and
the simpering soundtrack and
this new rollerball
only now it 's begun to split up so that it can do even more damage
recreating it an
the u.s.
like kissing jessica stein
tendentious
the eyes of aristocrats
lousy one
a grouchy ayatollah in a cold mosque
of his performances
my lunch
who are smarter than him
've never seen the deep like you see it in these harrowing surf shots
generations
amidst the action
dark , vaguely disturbing way
defining philosophical conscience
like one long
missed .
riveting documentary
a distinct rarity , and an event
a touching love story
better advantage
a nightmare is a wish a studio 's wallet makes
a moratorium ,
, modest comic tragedy
that should attract upscale audiences hungry for quality and a nostalgic , twisty yarn that will keep them guessing
misty-eyed southern nostalgia piece
not about scares but a mood in which an ominous , pervasive , and unknown threat lurks just below the proceedings and adds an almost constant mindset of suspense .
instead comes closer to the failure of the third revenge of the nerds sequel .
as often
high-strung but flaccid
play shaggy
this film 's impressive performances
family-film
an energizing
shows holmes has the screen presence to become a major-league leading lady , -lrb- but -rrb- the movie itself is an underachiever , a psychological mystery that takes its sweet time building to a climax that 's scarcely a surprise by the time
pretentious eye-rolling moments
thoroughly dull
philosophical nature
just ticking , but humming
the proceedings
durable
to play a handsome blank yearning to find himself
more smarts , but
turturro is fabulously funny and over the top as a ` very sneaky ' butler who excels in the art of impossible disappearing\/reappearing acts
at this beautifully drawn movie
fifteen minutes
to nicholson
nonchalant grant
eddie murphy nor robert de niro has ever made
maelstrom is strange and compelling , engrossing and different , a moral tale with a twisted sense of humor .
stortelling ,
the plot device
their 70s , who lived there in the 1940s
the animation and backdrops
, -lrb- goldbacher -rrb- just lets her complicated characters be unruly , confusing and , through it all , human .
offbeat sensibilities
passionate , irrational , long-suffering but cruel
while it can be a bit repetitive
not the great american comedy
gut-wrenching style
for jfk conspiracy nuts
notice when his story ends or just ca n't tear himself away from the characters
lead actor phones
athletes
a young man 's battle with his inescapable past and uncertain future in a very shapable but largely unfulfilling present
, this indie flick never found its audience , probably because it 's extremely hard to relate to any of the characters .
messy , murky , unsatisfying
a rancorous curiosity
switches into something more recyclable than significant
what ?!?
kill a zombie
's perfect for the proud warrior that still lingers in the souls of these characters
not a classic ,
pregnant premise
you can fire a torpedo through some of clancy 's holes
chris columbus '
is the kind of film that could only be made by african-americans because of its broad racial insensitivity towards african-americans .
of its characters
the perfect face to play a handsome blank yearning to find himself
of the scenes
piccoli 's
principal
of that peculiar tension of being too dense & about nothing at all
would have felt like a cheat
its namesake
palma 's
is the kind of engaging historical drama that hollywood appears to have given up on in favor of sentimental war movies in the vein of ` we were soldiers . '
is more interested in entertaining itself than in amusing us
his own screenplay
remarkably
five
to it , no wiseacre crackle or hard-bitten cynicism
self-aware
skeletons
colour and depth
schoolers
strange occurrences build in the mind of the viewer and take on extreme urgency .
shamefully
his passe '
a monstrous murk
a nice belgian waffle
it looks an awful lot like life -- gritty , awkward and ironic
a day-to-day basis
of biting the hand that has finally , to some extent , warmed up to him
in the mood for something
almost everyone growing up
of the 20th century
captivating as the rowdy participants think it is
, the film is just a corny examination of a young actress trying to find her way .
huge disappointment coming
observant , unfussily poetic meditation
an `` o bruin , where art thou ?
distant portuguese import
far from
replacing
passions , obsessions , and
bond-inspired ?
's meet at a rustic retreat and pee against a tree
the film is way too full of itself ; it 's stuffy and pretentious in a give-me-an-oscar kind of way
part of her targeted audience
sufficient heft to justify its two-hour running time
the potential for pathological study
to hide the fact that seagal 's overweight and out of shape
of about six gags
a comparison
a movie you observe , rather than one you enter into .
the mountains
enigma lacks it .
direct hit
the drive of a narrative
, compelling story
judging by those standards , ` scratch ' is a pretty decent little documentary .
see scratch for a lesson in scratching , but , most of all
the most entertaining moments here are unintentional .
represents glossy hollywood at its laziest .
relying on the usual tropes
it may not be `` last tango in paris '' but ...
a thought-provoking and often-funny drama about isolation .
the quiet american brings us right into the center of that world
collectively
grips and
told film
is because - damn it !
as any in the heart-breakingly extensive annals of white-on-black racism
amini
hanging out at the barbershop
to entertain or inspire its viewers
eye-filling
no problem
and amir mann area
the romantic problems
satin rouge
in the hue of its drastic iconography
ritchie 's
puts enough salt into the wounds of the tortured and self-conscious material to make it sting
there 's something there
it is not what you see , it is what you think you see .
mcwilliams 's
dialogue and sharp
save everyone
made the near-fatal mistake of being what the english call ` too clever by half
rewrite designed to garner the film a `` cooler '' pg-13 rating
franco is an excellent choice for the walled-off but combustible hustler , but he does not give the transcendent performance sonny needs to overcome gaps in character development and story logic
documented
the goods and audiences
is a sweet and modest and ultimately winning story .
miscalculations
french revolution
a familiar story
is laid back
have ever seen , constantly pulling the rug from underneath us , seeing things from new sides , plunging deeper , getting more intense
's the funniest american comedy since graffiti bridge .
you 'll find in this dreary mess .
the film 's plot
shabby script
demonstrating yet again that the era of the intelligent , well-made b movie is long gone
after decades
most of what passes for sex in the movies look like cheap hysterics
most of its unsettling force
of unintentional melodrama and tiresome love triangles
against practically any like-themed film other than its oscar-sweeping franchise predecessor
laissez-passer '' -rrb-
but also more than anything else slight ... tadpole pulls back from the consequences of its own actions and revelations .
by dani kouyate of burkina faso
has about 3\/4th the fun of its spry 2001 predecessor -- but it 's a rushed , slapdash , sequel-for-the-sake - of-a-sequel with less than half the plot and ingenuity .
watching the proverbial paint dry
emotional tug
, the pulse never disappears entirely
a puritanical brand of christianity
artistic
stiff , ponderous and charmless
fried in pork
smitten
great material for a film -- rowdy , brawny and lyrical in the best irish sense
melt --
whether it 's the worst movie of 2002 , i ca n't say for sure :
dumb comedy
a solid ,
the film starts promisingly , but the ending is all too predictable and far too cliched to really work .
uneven performances and a spotty script add up to a biting satire that has no teeth .
waltzed itself
ca n't remember a single name responsible for it
as ledger attempts , in vain , to prove that movie-star intensity can overcome bad hair design
a sharp , amusing study
and sometimes dry
bogus profundities
some combination of the three
a good-looking but ultimately pointless political thriller with plenty of action and almost no substance .
rediscovering
brittle desperation
makes time go faster
a dim-witted and lazy spin-off of the animal planet documentary series , crocodile hunter is entertainment opportunism at its most glaring .
'll never listen to marvin gaye or the supremes the same way again
from laughing at the ridiculous dialog or the oh-so convenient plot twists
of fascinating performances
an aloof father and his chilly son
belt
an excruciating demonstration of the unsalvageability of a movie saddled with an amateurish screenplay
it 's rare for any movie to be as subtle and touching as the son 's room .
bielinsky 's great game
beautifully reclaiming the story of carmen and recreating it an in an african idiom
chris rock ,
dutiful
guy ritchie
desperately ingratiating
smear
falls short of first contact because the villain could n't pick the lint off borg queen alice krige 's cape ; and finishes half a parsec -lrb- a nose -rrb- ahead of generations
her own work
few things in this world more complex -- and , as it turns out ,
about a father who returns to his son 's home after decades away
begins as a conventional thriller evolves into a gorgeously atmospheric meditation on life-changing chance encounters .
a smart , compelling drama
all the previous
engrossing and infectiously enthusiastic documentary
play well then
must have been astronomically bad
freakshow
pretty far from a treasure
juicy soap opera
of titles
makes sorry use of aaliyah in her one and only starring role
will revel in those visual in-jokes , as in the film 's verbal pokes at everything from the likes of miramax chief harvey weinstein 's bluff personal style to the stylistic rigors of denmark 's dogma movement .
a direct-to-void release ,
would you
new one
rehashes several old themes
by argentine director fabian bielinsky
old-fashioned and fuddy-duddy
will feel someday
exactly worth
pretty damn close
premise , mopes through a dreary tract of virtually plotless meanderings
squanders its beautiful women
hangover
sharp , overmanipulative hollywood practices
terry george
their gourd
cliches and
unsure of how to evoke any sort of naturalism on the set
terri
gets added disdain
have had
none of his actors stand out , but
could n't pick the lint off borg queen alice krige 's cape ;
will touch you to the core in a film you will never forget -- that you should never forget .
way to turn the legendary wit 's classic mistaken identity farce into brutally labored and unfunny hokum
did , with a serious minded patience , respect and affection
it is about irrational , unexplainable life and
it finds no way to entertain or inspire its viewers .
martin 's deterioration and barbara 's sadness -- and , occasionally
the quaking essence
most of the information has already appeared in one forum or another and
few kids
baby boomer families
as straight drama
starts making water torture seem appealing
mediocre horror film
a female friendship that is more complex and honest than anything represented in a hollywood film
new benchmark
it 's a bad sign when you 're rooting for the film to hurry up and get to its subjects ' deaths just so the documentary will be over , but it 's indicative of how uncompelling the movie is unless it happens to cover your particular area of interest .
bowling for columbine '' remains a disquieting and thought-provoking film ...
two families in crisis -- and of two girls whose friendship is severely tested by bad luck and their own immaturity
, urgent
's no arguing the tone of the movie
is more fun than conan the barbarian
spin hopelessly out of control -- that is to say
short on plot
did what ?!?
now numerous , world-renowned filmmakers
putting the weight of the world on his shoulders
an athlete , a movie star , and an image of black indomitability
love moore or loathe him , you 've got to admire ... the intensity with which he 's willing to express his convictions
make you put away the guitar , sell the amp , and apply to medical school
that hollywood appears to have given up on in favor of sentimental war movies in the vein of ` we were soldiers
step
very slow
that is an encouraging debut feature but has a needlessly downbeat ending that
made me realize that we really have n't had a good cheesy b-movie playing in theaters since ... well ... since last week 's reign of fire
one of the lucky few who sought it out
dave barry 's
daring films
dualistic
50-year-old actor
said ,
the look and the period trappings right
the contest received
very people
its title character
no means
very much like life
odd and
about a much anticipated family reunion that goes wrong thanks to culture shock and a refusal to empathize with others
's all stitched together with energy , intelligence and verve , enhanced by a surplus of vintage archive footage .
pat and familiar
anxious to see strange young guys doing strange guy things
frequently unintentionally
tolerate leon barlow
some real vitality and even art
downplays
processed
of fahrenheit 451
as simultaneously funny ,
the not-too-distant future
gem
to describe the plot and its complications
think the lion king redone for horses , with fewer deliberate laughs , more inadvertent ones and stunningly trite songs by bryan adams , the world 's most generic rock star .
rather , er , bubbly
becoming so slick and watered-down it almost loses what made you love it
juwanna
capable
truly edgy
period costume
to capture the chaos of france in the 1790 's
posing as a real movie .
sounding like satire
pauly shore
you have no interest in the gang-infested
unpredictable character pieces
martin lawrence 's latest vehicle
andrei
the film 's producers
blowing through the empty theatres
as last week 's episode of behind the music .
the plot has a number of holes ,
when all is said and done , she loves them to pieces -- and so , i trust
spends more time with schneider
longing , lasting traces of charlotte 's web of desire and desperation
monsoon wedding -rrb- to lament the loss of culture
if we 're seeing something purer than the real thing
can sip your vintage wines and watch your merchant ivory productions
what john does is heroic
very thrilling
on philip k. dick stories
right thing
so much as distill it
this effort
would have done well to end this flawed , dazzling series with the raising of something other than his own cremaster
my least favourite emotions ,
starts with a legend and ends with a story that is so far-fetched it would be impossible to believe if it were n't true .
the hypnotic imagery and fragmentary tale
examine the labyrinthine ways in which people 's lives cross and change
may forget all about the original conflict , just like the movie does
the unmentionable
a bad movie
lies in the ease with which it integrates thoughtfulness and pasta-fagioli comedy .
an interesting slice of history .
alone , should scare any sane person away .
its awkward structure and a final veering
but its abrupt drop in iq points as it races to the finish line proves simply too discouraging to let slide .
on paper
dominant
irritates and saddens me
in 1952
witch-style
prove to be too great
of people who sadly are at hostile odds with one another through recklessness and retaliation
in fast-edit , hopped-up fashion
comic opportunities
verite
of its people
better than the phantom menace
fulfilling a gross-out quota for an anticipated audience demographic instead of shaping the material to fit the story
blacklight crowd
all on their own
extensive
deeper realization
has ever
their own pseudo-witty copycat interpretations
the intelligence
, sterile and lacking
the riveting performances by the incredibly flexible cast
ending
below the camera line
says ` i 'm telling you , this is f \*\*\* ed
-lrb- or
is haunting
manages to find new avenues of discourse on old problems
certain to be distasteful to children and adults alike
peevish
is haunting ... -lrb- it 's -rrb- what punk rock music used to be , and what the video medium could use more of : spirit , perception , conviction
hunnam
a well-defined sense
rap
notable largely for its overwhelming creepiness , for an eagerness
motivations
something just outside his grasp
for an eagerness
of the unsung heroes of 20th century
being mostly about ravishing costumes , eye-filling , wide-screen production design and joan 's wacky decision to stand by her man , no matter how many times he demonstrates that he 's a disloyal satyr
love to hate .
as it is repetitious
transformed star
thin soup
opera antics
of rock videos
gets the tone just right -- funny in the middle of sad in the middle of hopeful
it 's rambo - meets-john ford .
is actually funny without hitting below the belt
ensemble player
dangerfield
waiting to scream
capacity to explain themselves
a novel thought in his head
paths
the power
books unread
deep into the girls ' confusion and pain as they struggle tragically to comprehend the chasm of knowledge that 's opened between them
play like a milquetoast movie of the week blown up for the big screen
a funny , triumphant ,
wit and hoopla
generates an enormous feeling of empathy for its characters
wedding feels a bit anachronistic .
that the film comes off winningly , even though it 's never as solid as you want it to be
is not really
one of those ignorant
reminded
kirshner and
meaningful or
were already tired
the 1970s
that chatty fish
crumb
warm and winning central performance
girlfriends are bad , wives are worse
way more
if anything
old school
serves up all of that stuff , nearly subliminally , as the old-hat province of male intrigue
to is a mildly funny , sometimes tedious , ultimately insignificant film
a little less extreme than in the past , with longer exposition sequences between them , and with fewer gags to break the tedium .
is infectious
the movie any less entertaining
in fairy tales and other childish things
fun factor
to the end
troupe
hardly an objective documentary
its storytelling
, he 's not making fun of these people , he 's not laughing at them
one form or another
every cliche in the compendium about crass , jaded movie types and the phony baloney movie biz
all-star salute
empowerment movie
it challenges , this nervy oddity , like modern art should .
be a human being --
moviegoers for real characters and compelling plots
endgame
a case of masochism and an hour and a half
you to feel sorry for mick jagger 's sex life
turned down .
if it made its original release date last fall
a sobering and powerful documentary about the most severe kind of personal loss : rejection by one 's mother .
to care beyond the very basic dictums of human decency
cautions
olympia , wash. ,
me want to scream
the latest adam sandler assault and possibly the worst film of the year
fun , curiously adolescent movie
of one
incisive enough
as a bonus ,
like a lonely beacon
gushy episode
reductive
that our hollywood has all but lost
michell 's
kahlo 's
manages to string together enough charming moments to work .
its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication
own responsibility
is a film that manages to find greatness in the hue of its drastic iconography
75 wasted minutes of sandler as the voice-over hero in columbia pictures ' perverse idea of an animated holiday movie
a cinematic disaster so inadvertently sidesplitting it 's worth the price of admission for the ridicule factor alone .
although the sequel has all the outward elements of the original , the first film 's lovely flakiness is gone , replaced by the forced funniness found in the dullest kiddie flicks .
cinematographer giles nuttgens
they all give life to these broken characters who are trying to make their way through this tragedy
strict
as an identity-seeking foster child
thoughtful what-if
witty dialog between realistic characters showing honest emotions .
watch
is as estrogen-free as movies get
video-cam footage
, odd movies
in heels
be captivated , as i was , by its moods , and by its subtly transformed star , and still wonder why paul thomas anderson ever had the inclination to make the most sincere and artful movie in which adam sandler will probably ever appear
eventually works its way up to merely bad rather than painfully awful
of goodness that is flawed , compromised and sad
function jokes
its sweet time
in a joyous communal festival of rhythm
lines that feel like long soliloquies
cable-sports channel
this bitter italian comedy
without any redeeming value whatsoever
adams just copies from various sources
on the emptiness of success
excited about on this dvd
the bizarre world of extreme athletes as several daredevils
old thing
invest
medem may have disrobed most of the cast , leaving their bodies exposed
greater knowledge
is very choppy and monosyllabic despite the fact
ca n't say this enough
deposited
suspend your disbelief here and now , or you 'll be shaking your head all the way to the credits
the experience of being forty , female and single
drowned by all too clever complexity
an uppity musical beat that you can dance to
lacking about everything
mom and
tipped this film into the `` a '' range , as is
the man from elysian fields
polanski 's
the general 's fate in the arguments of competing lawyers
a vivid , sometimes surreal
acted and directed , it 's clear that washington most certainly has a new career ahead of him if he so chooses .
winds up looking like a bunch of talented thesps slumming it
a reasonable degree of suspense
the experience of staring at a blank screen
genuine dramatic impact
an opportunity
american psycho
can take credit for most of the movie 's success
took three minutes of dialogue , 30 seconds of plot and
of chinese film
the stricken composer
by this tired retread
chances that are bold by studio standards
been better than the fiction it has concocted
from tv reruns and supermarket tabloids
a starting point
overtly disagreeable
chooses his words carefully
, hard copy should come a-knocking
entitled
is too often like looking over the outdated clothes and plastic knickknacks at your neighbor 's garage sale .
subtle humour
a delightful stimulus for the optic nerves
on the ethereal nature of the internet and the otherworldly energies
engaging filmmaking that should attract upscale audiences hungry for quality and a nostalgic , twisty yarn that will keep them guessing
imitative
broomfield 's style of journalism is hardly journalism at all ,
schneider 's performance is so fine
really happened ?
disintegrating
, funny
glinting charm
a compelling argument about death
no special effects
other installments in the ryan series
this poor remake
into public
as home movie gone haywire , it 's pretty enjoyable ,
an inexperienced director ,
the story and theme
elegant technology for the masses --
hailed as a clever exercise in neo-hitchcockianism , this clever and very satisfying picture is more accurately chabrolian .
spoof both black and white stereotypes equally
we did at seventeen
with hearts of gold
old and
in something
executed idea .
pregnant with moods
you shoot something on crummy-looking videotape
... it has sporadic bursts of liveliness , some so-so slapstick and a few ear-pleasing songs on its soundtrack .
silly than scary
i honestly never knew what the hell was coming next
released the outtakes theatrically and used the film as a bonus feature on the dvd
be a bit of a cheat in the end
adams
a wonderful life
in the burgeoning genre of films about black urban professionals
with enthusiasm , sensuality and a conniving wit
, wit and warmth than should be expected from any movie with a `` 2 '' at the end of its title .
as the boy puppet pinocchio
expository
non-mystery
the subject with fondness and respect
laughs and insight into one of the toughest ages a kid can go through
touching , raucously amusing , uncomfortable , and , yes , even sexy
some movies were made for the big screen , some for the small screen , and some , like ballistic : ecks vs. sever , were made for the palm screen
of these characters
is disappointingly generic
isabelle huppert excels as the enigmatic mika and anna mouglalis is a stunning new young talent in one of chabrol 's most intense psychological mysteries .
wo n't have you swinging from the trees hooting it 's praises
is better than you might think
strange urge to get on a board and , uh , shred , dude
had no effect and elicited no sympathies for any of the characters
humbling
is sabotaged by ticking time bombs and other hollywood-action cliches .
earnest , roughshod document
stock and two smoking barrels and snatch
breathtaking , awe-inspiring visual poetry
great story
you 're not deeply touched by this movie
-lrb- fincher 's -rrb- camera sense and
not in a way anyone
am more offended by his lack of faith in his audience than by anything on display
simplicity
out the last 10 minutes
impress
back
as a low-budget series on a uhf channel
over the fact
many of the things that made the first one charming
a soap-opera quality twist
50-something lovebirds
unique residences
iwai 's gorgeous visuals seduce .
inconclusive
an account as seinfeld is deadpan .
original story
gay filmmakers
of exceptional honesty
is filled with strange and wonderful creatures .
`` familiar ''
pan-american movie
modus
performers who rarely work in movies now
original
a parent
far less crass
of greene 's prose
eroded
physically and emotionally disintegrating over the course of the movie
'd watch these two together again in a new york minute
dramatic treatment
funny fanatics
barbershop
of making his own style
of the rest of `` dragonfly
get the impression
resist living in a past
are red hot
polished
schneider 's mugging is relentless
so much better
holding it all together
as it is wise
a brutally dry satire
wo n't much
passed them
it 's up to -lrb- watts -rrb- to lend credibility to this strange scenario , and her presence succeeds in making us believe .
its characters ' striving solipsism
restrained and
the story has some nice twists but the ending and
deft punctuation
grittily beautiful film
the disjointed
's never a dull moment in the giant spider invasion comic chiller
'30s and '40s
bowling
manages for but a few seconds over its seemingly eternal running time to pique your interest , your imagination , your empathy or anything , really , save your disgust and your indifference .
by david hennings
the chelsea hotel today is populated by whiny , pathetic , starving and untalented artistes
anyone who calls ` slackers ' dumb , insulting , or childish
's good , hard-edged stuff , violent and a bit exploitative but also nicely done , morally alert and street-smart
the script by david koepp is perfectly serviceable and because he gives the story some soul ... he elevates the experience to a more mythic level .
witty and beneath
, you can do no wrong with jason x.
as art things
any of its sense of fun or energy
the basic flaws in his vision
has done his homework and soaked up some jazzy new revisionist theories about the origins of nazi politics and aesthetics .
dystopia
in one scene
to culture shock and a refusal
i know about her ,
veggie tales movie
of others
dramas like this
male hustlers
a national conversation
that the people , in spite of clearly evident poverty and hardship , bring to their music
as action
held ideas
wo n't hold up over the long haul
affluent damsel
the wizard of god
a misdemeanor ,
being that it 's only a peek
certainly wo n't win any awards in the plot department
the film sparkles with the the wisdom and humor of its subjects .
a heart , mind or humor
by h.g. wells ' great-grandson
the category
has both .
in los angeles
to ferret out the next great thing
is generous and deep
though in this case one man 's treasure could prove to be another man 's garbage
able to pull it back on course
for the spotlight
of their shallow styles
more than its fair share of saucy hilarity .
the only good thing --
does feel like a short stretched out to feature length
maid in manhattan might not look so appealing on third or fourth viewing down the road ... but as a high concept vehicle for two bright stars of the moment who can rise to fans ' lofty expectations , the movie passes inspection .
singular
warning kids about the dangers of ouija boards
witch
humorous and heartfelt
for a science-fiction horror film
may be another shameless attempt by disney to rake in dough from baby boomer families
that , despite a fairly slow paced , almost humdrum approach to character development , still manages at least a decent attempt at meaningful cinema
jeong-hyang lee 's film is just as likely to blacken that organ with cold vengefulness .
, and adventurous
oppositions
undermining the movie 's reality and stifling its creator 's comic voice
bailly
big trouble ''
by the time the plot grinds itself out in increasingly incoherent fashion , you might be wishing for a watch that makes time go faster rather than the other way around .
his name
hoffman keeps us riveted with every painful nuance , unexpected flashes of dark comedy and the character 's gripping humanity .
is a little scattered -- ditsy , even
the bland outweighs the nifty , and cletis tout never becomes the clever crime comedy it thinks it is
gave us
, blood work is a strong , character-oriented piece .
has a bloated plot that stretches the running time about 10 minutes past a child 's interest and an adult 's patience
playstation cocktail
rug
the sea 's interpersonal drama
infidelity drama is nicely shot , well-edited and features a standout performance by diane lane .
just know something terrible is going to happen .
easy to take this film at face value and enjoy its slightly humorous and tender story
attracts
portrays their cartoon counterparts
typifies the delirium of post , pre , and extant stardom
silver platter
overflows with wisdom and emotion
fascinating connections
where the knees should be
than middle-america
on guard ! ''
human nature , in short , is n't nearly as funny as it thinks it is ; neither is it as smart .
smash its face in
with ryder
romantic comedy boilerplate
postcard
a young person
men and machines
directionless
a bunch
special annex
skip the film and
expeditious
that are all too abundant when human hatred spews forth unchecked
one of those staggeringly well-produced , joylessly extravagant pictures that keep whooshing you from one visual marvel to the next , hastily , emptily
physically and emotionally disintegrating over the course of the movie has a certain poignancy in light of his recent death
a compelling piece
a native american raised by white parents
-lrb- hayek -rrb- throws herself into this dream hispanic role with a teeth-clenching gusto , she strikes a potent chemistry with molina and she gradually makes us believe she is kahlo
sorvino makes the princess seem smug and cartoonish , and
to duck
made without a glimmer of intelligence or invention
even he is overwhelmed by predictability
no scenes
your scripts
you 're ready to hate one character , or really sympathize with another character
its focus , point and purpose
ellis '
prove too convoluted
aimed at the youth market .
gives it a terrible strength
spin-off
goofy situations
no-nonsense
's about as convincing
seductively
of the love boat
who bilked unsuspecting moviegoers
resident evil
of quality
leguizamo and jones are both excellent and the rest of the cast is uniformly superb .
psychotic than romantic
prove his worth
ninety minutes
a touching reflection on aging , suffering and the prospect of death
the last days
's being
is rigid and evasive in ways that soderbergh 's best films , `` erin brockovich , '' `` out of sight '' and `` ocean 's eleven , ''
a little fleeing
suffer '
goes nowhere and
is just sooooo tired .
, even in all its director 's cut glory , he 's made a film that 's barely shocking , barely interesting and most of all , barely anything
lingers over every point
steadfastly uncinematic but powerfully
come off as a fanciful film about the typical problems of average people
of alexander payne 's ode to the everyman
on empty
dotted line
shooting blanks
inside dope
deeper , more
maintains
lean spinoff of last summer 's bloated effects fest the mummy returns
endless action sequences
euro-trash action extravaganza
myself
unfolds with such a wallop of you-are-there immediacy that when the bullets start to fly , your first instinct is to duck .
elegant , mannered and teasing
various characters express their quirky inner selves
no lika da accents so good
put you
a generic bloodbath
a good cheesy b-movie playing in theaters since ... well
oscar-nominated documentary
driven by a fantastic dual performance from ian holm
the `` other side
medium-grade
completely transfixes the audience .
the cinematic equivalent of patronizing a bar
with eight
i 'll never know .
the origin story
feels unusually assured
trained to live out and carry on their parents ' anguish
so completely
juiced with enough energy and excitement
self-sacrifice
d
lear 's soul-stripping breakdown
rash
'50s sociology
without merit
as tiresome as 9
is such a mesmerizing one
a gently funny , sweetly adventurous film that makes you feel genuinely good ,
flails limply between bizarre comedy and pallid horror .
the weird thing
probably will enjoy themselves .
assume the director has pictures of them cavorting in ladies ' underwear
manages to accomplish what few sequels can
putrid writing , direction and timing with a smile that says , ` if i stay positive , maybe i can channel one of my greatest pictures , drunken master
rap went nihilistic that it summons more spirit and bite than your average formulaic romantic quadrangle
get cynical
the best didacticism is one carried by a strong sense of humanism ,
does but feels less repetitive
hour
states
's a metaphor here
does n't deserve the energy it takes to describe how bad it is .
susan sontag
jia with his family
august
's fun
bittersweet film
in a story that , though meant to be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication to a common goal , never
bliss
more complete than indecent proposal
is told
dreary and
60 minutes
alternately hilarious and sad , aggravating
the film works as well as it does because of the performances .
affable but
its storytelling prowess and
peace
to share it
is , quite pointedly , about the peril of such efforts
particularly vexing
in which we 're told something creepy and vague is in the works
beautiful than either of those films
of sloppiness
not necessarily
the director , frank novak ,
the poor acting by the ensemble cast , the flat dialogue by vincent r. nebrida or the gutless direction by laurice guillen
the colorful but flat drawings
short-story quaint ,
got to hand it to director george clooney for biting off such a big job the first time out
semi-throwback
is rote drivel aimed at mom and dad 's wallet .
perkiness
captures that perverse element of the kafkaesque where identity , overnight , is robbed and replaced with a persecuted `` other .
be learned from watching ` comedian '
... even if you 've never heard of chaplin , you 'll still be glued to the screen .
do n't look back
inter-species parody of a vh1 behind the music episode
splendid job
a tearjerker that does n't
is predictable in the reassuring manner of a beautifully sung holiday carol
one moment
duplicate bela lugosi 's now-cliched vampire accent
even touch us
you get to see the one of the world 's best actors , daniel auteuil ,
a core of decency
the result is a powerful , naturally dramatic piece of low-budget filmmaking .
enough is not a bad movie , just mediocre .
is very believable
made in the last five years
the most severe kind of personal loss
of the director 's previous work
loyal order
one of those strained caper movies that 's hardly any fun to watch and begins to vaporize from your memory minutes after it ends .
gives new meaning
capturing the precarious balance between the extravagant confidence of the exiled aristocracy and the cruel earnestness of the victorious revolutionaries
the photographer 's show-don ` t-tell stance is admirable ,
with lots of laughs
where you expect and often surprises you with unexpected comedy
toback 's detractors
lusty , boisterous and utterly charming
engaging , wide-eyed actress
be why it 's so successful at lodging itself in the brain
be something really good
expect and often surprises you with unexpected comedy
occur while waiting for things to happen .
win you
disaffected-indie-film mode
as simultaneously funny , offbeat
sudden turn and devolves
impossible disappearing\/reappearing acts
ingredient
is so intimate and sensual and funny and psychologically self-revealing
, real-life 19th-century crime
would be hard-pressed to find a movie with a bigger , fatter heart than barbershop
's self-defeatingly decorous
brilliant , honest performance
until the slowest viewer grasps it
cool crime movie
a bunch of talented thesps slumming it
be considering
, the film is doing something of a public service -- shedding light on a group of extremely talented musicians who might otherwise go unnoticed and underappreciated by music fans .
sitcom apparatus
scare while we delight in the images
final -lrb- restored -rrb- third
no worse a film than breaking out , and breaking out
by any means
crossroads is never much worse than bland or better than inconsequential
the awkwardness that results from adhering to the messiness of true stories
impressed with its own solemn insights
without being gullible
no plot in this antonio banderas-lucy liu faceoff
possible angle
yakusho
watch teens
not giving up on dreams when you 're a struggling nobody
more than its fair share of saucy
pursue
there are zoning ordinances to protect your community from the dullest science fiction
the wheezing terrorist subplot has n't the stamina for the 100-minute running time
there 's something fishy about a seasonal holiday kids ' movie ... that derives its moment of most convincing emotional gravity from a scene where santa gives gifts to grownups
fudges
potential for the sequels
bigger-name cast
said plenty
attempt to pass this stinker off as a scary movie
a hong kong movie
providing an experience that is richer than anticipated
avert our eyes for a moment
thin stretched over the nearly 80-minute running time
have been in the air onscreen
also think that sequels can never capture the magic of the original
think about the movie
mindless , lifeless , meandering , loud , painful , obnoxious
the first film
is as often imaginative
daily struggles and simple pleasures usurp the preaching message so that , by the time the credits roll across the pat ending , a warm , fuzzy feeling prevails .
get a pink slip
of right-thinking ideology
my wife 's plotting is nothing special ; it 's the delivery that matters here
brought something fresher
death to smoochy is often very funny , but what 's even more remarkable is the integrity of devito 's misanthropic vision .
no sympathies
flat-out amusing , sometimes endearing and
this is a movie full of grace and , ultimately , hope .
the debate
one unstable man
surrounds
extended publicity department
on personal relationships
still needs to grow into
the 37-minute santa vs. the snowman
but brilliantly named half past dead -- or for seagal
idiosyncratic enough
dare i say
a sexy , peculiar and always entertaining costume drama set in renaissance spain , and the fact that it 's based on true events
you wish you had n't seen
pay the full ticket price to see `` simone , '' and consider a dvd rental instead
flourishes
intellectually and logistically a mess .
, but i suspect it might deliver again and again .
is just hectic and homiletic : two parts exhausting men in black mayhem to one part family values
into sugary sentiment and withholds delivery on the pell-mell
one young woman
phonce
for it other than its exploitive array of obligatory cheap
is duly impressive in imax dimensions , as are shots of the astronauts floating in their cabins .
uptight
i mind ugly
as `` all that heaven allows '' and `` imitation
it might be ` easier ' to watch on video at home ,
an assurance worthy
a low-budget hybrid
seems to be missing
anyone who 's ever suffered under a martinet music instructor has no doubt fantasized about what an unhappy , repressed and twisted personal life their tormentor deserved .
political situation
a stroke
waited in a doctor 's office , emergency room , hospital bed or insurance company office .
lower-class brit
iranian drama secret ballot
circuit
managed to convey a tiny sense of hope
catapulting
was that movie nothing more than a tepid exercise in
if it had been only half-an-hour long or a tv special
the movie is ... very funny as you peek at it through the fingers in front of your eyes .
of dialogue , 30 seconds of plot
the actors are humanly engaged
there must be an audience that enjoys the friday series , but i would n't be interested in knowing any of them personally
pulls off
is gripping , as are the scenes of jia with his family
it really won my heart
, i spy has all the same problems the majority of action comedies have .
to play second fiddle to the dull effects that allow the suit to come to life
it 's as if solondz had two ideas for two movies , could n't really figure out how to flesh either out , so
, it deserved all the hearts it won -- and wins still , 20 years later .
, the film is blazingly alive and admirable on many levels .
graced
blacken that organ
caring for animals and
get to know
is that it 's not as obnoxious as tom green 's freddie got fingered .
work as well as a remarkably faithful one
you wish jacquot had left well enough alone and just filmed the opera without all these distortions of perspective
whose hero gives his heart only to the dog
of fleetingly interesting actors ' moments
classified as a movie-industry satire
cletis tout never becomes the clever crime comedy it thinks it is
its dying , in this shower of black-and-white psychedelia , is quite beautiful
he was before
to watch them go about their daily activities for two whole hours
offers some flashy twists and turns that occasionally fortify this turgid fable .
his characters are acting horribly
the most ordinary and obvious fashion
of us -- especially san francisco
as you might have guessed
a story that needs to be heard in the sea of holocaust movies
'70s
've seen him before
of knowledge
an institution concerned with self-preservation
an episode of mtv 's undressed
was n't as bad
like a book report
happening over and over again
make several runs
considerable dash
was right about blade
bambi
things that elevate `` glory '' above most of its ilk
makes us care about this latest reincarnation of the world 's greatest teacher
holds a certain charm
rather thin moral
western backwater
is a clever and cutting , quick and dirty look at modern living and movie life
nearly as graphic but much more powerful , brutally shocking and
fiery presence
tougher time
dirty faces
jostling against farce , thoughtful dialogue elbowed aside by one-liners , and a visual style that incorporates rotoscope animation for no apparent reason except , maybe
close-to-solid
makes its point
for the history
a strangely sinister happy ending
gasp ,
artworks
about their lives , loves and the art
dignity
bone-dry
it 's invaluable
's no accident
an engaging , wide-eyed actress
took in their work -- and in each other --
excuse for a film
packed with moments out of an alice in wonderland adventure , a stalker thriller , and a condensed season of tv 's big brother
abbass
we 're drawn in by the dark luster .
a powerful performance
the story is -- forgive me -- a little thin , and
classic theater piece
, touching , dramatically forceful , and beautifully shot
dark and
that noble , trembling incoherence
seagal , who looks more like danny aiello these days ,
moments of spontaneous creativity and authentic co-operative interaction
the tabloid energy embalmed
for good intentions
the project 's prime mystery
greatest natural sportsmen
uninvolving
watch a movie in which a guy dressed as a children 's party clown gets violently gang-raped
make up for it
phocion 's attentions
the incredible imax sound system
, is a temporal inquiry that shoulders its philosophical burden lightly .
supposed to be a drama
this long
a successful adaptation and an enjoyable film in its own right
a story for more than four minutes
disposable , kitchen-sink homage
inane , humorless and under-inspired .
a conventional , two dimension tale
truly prurient
an intoxicating show
would 've reeked of a been-there , done-that sameness
that director m. night shyamalan can weave an eerie spell and
bugged
care that there 's no plot in this antonio banderas-lucy liu faceoff
a rich and intelligent film that uses its pulpy core conceit to probe questions of attraction and interdependence and how the heart accomodates practical needs .
of its own actions and revelations
lifelong concern
the future than `` bladerunner '' and one of the most high-concept sci fi adventures attempted for the screen
of the holiday box office pie
it 's deep-sixed by a compulsion to catalog every bodily fluids gag in there 's something about mary and devise a parallel clone-gag .
their lofty perch , that finally makes sex with strangers , which opens today in the new york metropolitan area , so distasteful
, tender sermon
the second half
ash wednesday is not edward burns ' best film , but it is a good and ambitious film
a fun one
a board
meandering ,
in the mood for a melodrama narrated by talking fish
the chelsea hotel
up walking out not only satisfied but also somewhat touched
are smarter than him
preachy parable
demand much more than a few cheap thrills from your halloween entertainment
technological exercise
a dark , quirky road movie that constantly defies expectation .
there 's something fishy about a seasonal holiday kids ' movie
space opera
but a starting point
lacks it .
better advantage on cable
a happy ending
genre thrills
happened already
fabric
committed
such a blip
made available to american workers
played out in any working class community in the nation
is definitely worth seeing
pretty mediocre family film
in terms of the low-grade cheese standards on which it operates
like the big-bug movie
ride , with jaw-dropping action sequences , striking villains , a gorgeous color palette , astounding technology , stirring music and a boffo last hour
go straight to video
hugely enjoyable in its own right though not really faithful
art-house to the core , read my lips is a genre-curling crime story that revives the free-wheeling noir spirit of old french cinema .
all , a condition only the old are privy to ,
kong action
lets her complicated characters be unruly , confusing and , through it all , human
unusual space
an obvious copy of one of the best films
as if it has made its way into your very bloodstream
frank humanity
a coming-of-age movie that hollywood
you 're sure to get more out of the latter experience
an ugly , mean-spirited lashing
the path of good sense
'50s sociology , pop culture or
watching that movie instead of in the theater watching this one
below may not mark mr. twohy 's emergence into the mainstream , but his promise remains undiminished
alarming
about as overbearing and over-the-top as the family
a wallop
does n't really care about the thousands of americans who die hideously
comes off
does n't flinch from its unsettling prognosis , namely , that the legacy of war is a kind of perpetual pain
exhilarating , funny and fun .
the figures
flow through the hollywood pipeline
their often heartbreaking testimony ,
paints
like mike stands out for its only partly synthetic decency .
reeboir
tender and touching
statham employs an accent that i think is supposed to be an attempt at hardass american but sometimes just lapses into unhidden british .
in color and creativity
it almost feels as if the movie is more interested in entertaining itself than in amusing us .
cobbled together from largely flat and uncreative moments
of the expressive power of the camera
from little screen to big
they have seen a comedy
ebullient tunisian film
-lrb- gosling 's -rrb- combination
let the earnestness of its execution and skill of its cast take you down a familiar road with a few twists
all the wrong moments
of miramax 's deep shelves
and prom dates
is easily as bad at a fraction the budget
of small victories
director ramsay
a tighter editorial process and
was earnest
weirdly engaging and unpredictable character pieces
95 filmmaking
heartbreakingly
york
young children
animaton from japan
material realm
that implies
monty
a chance to prove his worth
a dark pit
slightest bit
by the sight of someone
an inelegant combination of two unrelated shorts that falls far short of the director 's previous work
over and
laughably predictable
fast-paced
for the uncompromising knowledge that the highest power of all is the power of love
be more engaging on an emotional level , funnier , and on the whole less
smeary and blurry ,
it happens to flat characters
the neighborhood
film that loses sight of its own story
spiritless
there 's not an original character , siuation or joke in the entire movie
's a scorcher .
film to take everyone to since there 's no new `` a christmas carol '' out in the theaters this year
expect much more from a talent as outstanding as director bruce mcculloch
at the french revolution
no special effects , and no hollywood endings
thoughtlessly assembled
, pack your knitting needles .
even the most unlikely can link together to conquer all kinds of obstacles , whether they be of nature , of man or of one another
more and more
of the rolling of a stray barrel or the unexpected blast of a phonograph record
the screenwriter and
parodied
is n't subversive
as you 'd hoped
of good clean fun
the u.n.
fun to make than it is to sit through
who knew ...
all of dean 's mannerisms and self-indulgence , but none of his sweetness and vulnerability
do n't need to try very hard
admit xxx is as deep as a petri dish and as well-characterized as a telephone book but still say it was a guilty pleasure
for the crazy things that keep people going in this crazy life
craziness and child-rearing
about this film
workout
children and adults enamored of all things pokemon
the very least
fascinating ... an often intense character study about fathers and sons , loyalty and duty .
surrounding himself
once a couple of bright young men -- promising , talented , charismatic and tragically doomed
-lrb- soderbergh -rrb- tends to place most of the psychological and philosophical material in italics rather than trust an audience 's intelligence , and
163 minutes
waited in a doctor 's office , emergency room , hospital bed or insurance company office
fails to provide much more insight than the inside column of a torn book jacket
in such a lousy way , complete with some of the year 's -lrb- unintentionally -rrb- funniest moments , that it 's impossible to care
, that 'll be much funnier than anything in the film ...
another gross-out college comedy
art house pretension .
great-grandson 's
in imax in short
right down to the population
with his fake backdrops and stately pacing
's hard to understand why anyone in his right mind would even think to make the attraction a movie .
loves the members of the upper class almost as much as they love themselves
frailty '' leaves us with the terrifying message that the real horror may be waiting for us at home
journey into a philosophical void
in its despairing vision of corruption
birds
the pleasure
, frantic and fun , but also soon forgotten
is much more p.c. than the original version -lrb- no more racist portraits of indians , for instance -rrb-
immediate as the latest news footage from gaza
gets to fulfill her dreams
are big enough for a train car to drive through --
a heart , mind or humor of its own
a modestly surprising movie
feels uncomfortably real ,
's just too bad the screenwriters eventually shoot themselves in the feet with cop flick cliches like an oily arms dealer , squad car pile-ups and the requisite screaming captain .
the film above anything sandler 's been attached to before
skillfully assembled , highly polished and professional adaptation
even if the naipaul original remains the real masterpiece
masterpiece ' and ` triumph '
is a compelling piece that demonstrates just how well children can be trained to live out and carry on their parents ' anguish
mid-to-low
confirms the serious weight behind this superficially loose , larky documentary .
a lock
for this sort of thing to work
a pleasing verisimilitude
the pianist -lrb- is -rrb- a supremely hopeful cautionary tale of war 's madness remembered that we , today , can prevent its tragic waste of life .
speaking in tongues
will assuredly rank as one of the cleverest , most deceptively amusing comedies of the year .
a knack
only in its final surprising shots
eight stories
the uneven performances by the cast members , who seem bound and determined to duplicate bela lugosi 's now-cliched vampire accent
drowned out
if she 's cut open a vein
grasp
its world
odoriferous thing
but rather , ` how can you charge money for this ? '
the kind of dramatic unity
the living room than a night at the movies
as there 's a little girl-on-girl action
and -- sadly -- dull
their post-modern contemporaries ,
a precious and finely cut diamond
apollo
like a typical bible killer story
of the hot chick
randall wallace
of `` punch-drunk love ''
crisp framing , edgy camera work , and wholesale ineptitude
would probably be duking it out with the queen of the damned for the honor .
resemble someone 's crazy french grandfather
sexy , surprising romance
film as music
a painless time-killer
as the title may be
student
wildly incompetent but brilliantly named half past dead -- or for seagal pessimists : totally past his prime .
hits all the verbal marks it should
comes from its vintage schmaltz .
, while it may not rival the filmmaker 's period pieces ,
terry is a sort of geriatric dirty harry , which will please eastwood 's loyal fans -- and suits the story , wherein our hero must ride roughshod over incompetent cops to get his man .
antwone fisher certainly does the trick of making us care about its protagonist and celebrate his victories but , with few exceptions , it rarely stoops to cheap manipulation or corny conventions to do it
transparency
-lrb- sports -rrb-
, she is merely a charmless witch .
run-of-the-mill
is especially unfortunate in light of the fine work done by most of the rest of her cast
melancholic
proves she has the stuff to stand tall with pryor , carlin and murphy
many things
ai n't what it used to be
give a spark
cinematic snow cone
to be ` fully experienced '
a horrible movie
and particularly the fateful fathers --
a pedestrian , flat drama
unusual but unfortunately also irritating
not even solondz 's thirst for controversy
is a successful one
the `` real '' portions of the film
suggests that russians take comfort in their closed-off nationalist reality
funny feast
pandemonium .
wreak havoc in other cultures
a very shapable but largely unfulfilling present
grind to refresh our souls
rush to the theatre for this one
schwarzenegger
the mood , look and tone of the film
mugs his way through snow dogs
has much to recommend it , even if the top-billed willis is not the most impressive player .
hidden-agenda
to be favorably compared to das boot
succession
an old-fashioned scary movie ,
a quintet of actresses
cross-dressing routines
pointed personalities , courage , tragedy
this director 's cut
the back of your neck
the climactic events are so well realized that you may forget all about the original conflict , just like the movie does
of the characters or plot-lines
butterflies that die
this is rote spookiness , with nary an original idea -lrb- or role , or edit , or score , or anything , really -rrb- in sight , and
t 's certainly laudable that the movie deals with hot-button issues in a comedic context
have decades of life
jumps to the head of the class of women 's films that manage to avoid the ghetto of sentimental chick-flicks by treating female follies with a satirical style
is ironically just the sort of disposable , kitchen-sink homage that illustrates why the whole is so often less than the sum of its parts in today 's hollywood .
smart
i have found in almost all of his previous works
fast and funny ,
upper
rare and
is a challenging film
high humidity
ricochets from humor
its lack of poetic frissons
the mill sci-fi film with a flimsy ending and
is still very much worth
fits into a genre that has been overexposed , redolent of a thousand cliches , and yet remains uniquely itself , vibrant with originality
to take the viewer inside the wave
's alternately melancholic , hopeful and strangely funny
greengrass had gone a tad less for grit and a lot more for intelligibility
put together by some cynical creeps at revolution studios and imagine entertainment
8th grade boy delving
a mean-spirited film
other year
is without doubt an artist of uncompromising vision , but that vision is beginning to feel , if not morally bankrupt , at least terribly monotonous
composed delivery
plot line
w british comedy ,
i suspect it might deliver again and again
a vivid , sometimes surreal ,
contempt and
wonderland adventure
though not particularly scary
is supposed to be an attempt at hardass american but sometimes just lapses into unhidden british
methodical
its fairly ludicrous plot
permeates the whole of stortelling , todd solondz ' oftentimes funny , yet ultimately cowardly autocritique
he 's a slow study : the action is stilted and the tabloid energy embalmed .
from ms. spears
, the film suffers from a simplistic narrative and a pat , fairy-tale conclusion .
that is presented with great sympathy and intelligence
must have read ` seeking anyone with acting ambition but no sense of pride or shame . '
who has a good line in charm
cellular phone commercial
adventurous young talent
are charming performers
others will find their humor-seeking dollars best spent elsewhere .
to grant , who has n't lost a bit of the dry humor that first made audiences on both sides of the atlantic love him
personable , amusing
15 minutes
this a superior movie
're in the mood for something more comfortable than challenging
acceptable entertainment for the entire family and one
though the story ... is hackneyed
topple the balance
is something in full frontal ,
coulda been better , but it coulda
have a knack for wrapping the theater in a cold blanket of urban desperation
favors to their famous parents .
the cast has a high time , but de broca has little enthusiasm for such antique pulp
-- violence and whimsy do n't combine easily --
force
the art direction is often exquisite , and the anthropomorphic animal characters are beautifully realized through clever makeup design , leaving one to hope that the eventual dvd release will offer subtitles and the original italian-language soundtrack
directed by one of its writers , john c. walsh
something significant to say
a romantic comedy with outrageous tendencies
put together a bold biographical fantasia
's fitting that a movie as artificial and soulless as the country bears owes its genesis to an animatronic display at disneyland .
to face frightening late fees
the enticing prospect of a lot of nubile young actors in a film about campus depravity did n't fade amid the deliberate , tiresome ugliness
make a hip comedy
underbelly
complex and honest
his mug
at seventeen
a splendid job of racial profiling hollywood style -- casting excellent latin actors of all ages --
legal thriller
such as notting hill to commercial
the movie fails to portray its literarily talented and notorious subject as anything much more than a dirty old man .
smart and fun , but far more witty than it is wise .
bolster
pie movies
a smile , just sneers
of dr. freud
of the ` korean new wave '
visually striking
demands and
little moments
its own rules
and co-writer catherine di napoli
for a film that has nothing
more about the optimism of a group of people who are struggling to give themselves a better lot in life than the ones
out-of-kilter
director peter kosminsky
own rules
seems like a strange route
with formalist experimentation in cinematic art
solondz 's social critique
self-centered
taiwanese
dance and
is about as deep
three sides of his story with a sensitivity
juiced
nostalgic
predictable plot
entertaining , but forgettable
the waste
an exploratory medical procedure
something provocative
should n't have laughed
poise
this kind of hands-on storytelling is ultimately what makes shanghai ghetto move beyond a good , dry , reliable textbook and what allows it to rank with its worthy predecessors .
created a monster but did n't know how to handle it .
an unsatisfying ending , which is just the point
for anyone
the plot holes are big enough for a train car to drive through -- if kaos had n't blown them all up
campion
gets a bit heavy handed with his message at times , and has a visual flair that waxes poetic far too much for our taste
control-alt-delete simone
the next great thing
love stories
are framed in a drama so clumsy
verbally pretentious as the title may be
beyond the original 's nostalgia for the communal film experiences of yesteryear
of rage
to distance it from the pack of paint-by-number romantic comedies
`` how will you feel after an 88-minute rip-off of the rock with action confined to slo-mo gun firing and random glass-shattering ? ''
a dearth
as both shallow and dim-witted
raises the film above anything sandler 's been attached to before
the cannes film festival
best-selling writer
allow us
as giddy and whimsical and relevant today as it was 270 years ago .
bond movie
a whip-crack of a buddy movie that ends with a whimper
in the film 's verbal pokes at everything from the likes of miramax chief
as long as you discount its ability to bore
operating
comin ' at ya -- as if fearing that his film is molto superficiale
just as long on the irrelevant as on the engaging , which gradually turns what time is it there ?
sketchy work-in-progress
endearing .
could easily wait for your pay per view dollar
revealed through the eyes of some children who remain curious about each other against all odds .
the answer
thoroughfare
chicanery and self-delusion
analyze that regurgitates and waters down many of the previous film 's successes , with a few new swings thrown in .
than it is in nine queens
promotes a reasonable landscape of conflict and pathos to support the scattershot terrorizing tone
filmmaker karim dridi
in repugnance
forgive the flaws and
catch me
especially compelling
even flicks in general
film franchise
is one of two things : unadulterated thrills or genuine laughs .
this cast
analyze this , not even joe viterelli
the most remarkable -lrb- and frustrating -rrb- thing about world traveler
as the screenplay
match their own creations
zings all the way
participatory event
are so well established that the gang feels comfortable with taking insane liberties and doing the goofiest stuff out of left field
its unique feel
flash that loneliness can make people act weird .
saves this deeply affecting film
it is hard not to be especially grateful for freedom after a film like this .
moment '
assume
daughter from danang reveals that efforts toward closure only open new wounds .
of a growing strain of daring films
biographical melodramas
embraces
the story to go on and on
recycled paper
those rare pictures
to make you wish jacquot had left well enough alone and just filmed the opera without all these distortions of perspective
ourselves
commenting
betrayed
both an admirable reconstruction of terrible events , and a fitting
, you might have fun in this cinematic sandbox
with no unifying rhythm or visual style
schneider 's mugging is relentless and
` true story '
treads predictably along familiar territory ,
ferocity and
it ca n't really be called animation
thuds
be an understatement
too heady for children ,
colour and
delivers few moments of inspiration amid the bland animation and simplistic story .
living far too much
treasure planet
nothing to gain from watching they
in this film , which is often preachy and poorly acted
the ensemble player who gained notice in guy ritchie 's lock , stock and two smoking barrels and snatch has the bod
thinkers
a superficial way ,
nothing overly original , mind you , but solidly entertaining .
of its slender
appropriately cynical
george 's
, and too few that allow us to wonder for ourselves if things will turn out okay .
-lrb- or robert aldrich
on the author 's schoolboy memoir
is the picture of health with boundless energy until a few days before she dies .
view or rental
a leap from pinnacle to pinnacle
a movie full of surprises
arrive
the consequences of its own actions and revelations
you ever wondered what kind of houses those people live in
catharsis
the get-go
sadism and seeing people
filmmaking , with the director taking a hands-off approach when he should have shaped the story to show us why it 's compelling .
quixotic
without killing its soul
-lrb- very -rrb-
novak contemplates a heartland so overwhelmed by its lack of purpose that it seeks excitement in manufactured high drama .
once again ego does n't always go hand in hand with talent
with contemporary political resonance
essentially ruined --
that caruso takes an atypically hypnotic approach to a world that 's often handled in fast-edit , hopped-up fashion
recipe
hopkins\/rock collision
what they feel
compensate for corniness and cliche .
ripe recipe , inspiring
if not memorable , are at least interesting .
does n't beat that one , either
many bona fide groaners among too few laughs
games
teenage comedies
mean much to me
waif
a personal low for everyone
terrorist attacks
one bit
like many before his , makes for snappy prose but a stumblebum of a movie .
spending
, it should pay reparations to viewers .
movement and inside information
the crowded cities and refugee camps
and unsettling psychological
wreak
like a cruel deception carried out by men of marginal intelligence , with reactionary ideas about women and a total lack of empathy
smack in the middle of a war zone
x-men - occasionally brilliant but mostly average , showing signs of potential for the sequels , but not giving us much this time around
a complex psychological drama about a father who returns to his son 's home after decades away
a winning comedy with its wry observations about long-lived friendships and the ways in which we all lose track of ourselves by trying
otherwise comic narrative
's sincere to a fault , but ,
that 's lived too long
with zoe clarke-williams 's lackluster thriller `` new best friend '' , who needs enemies ?
american productions
be as intelligent
will be far more interesting to the soderbergh faithful than it will be to the casual moviegoer who might be lured in by julia roberts
africa
do cliches , no matter how ` inside ' they are .
must be an audience that enjoys the friday series
undistinguished
an ultra-loud blast
though the film is well-intentioned
to mention gently political
return to never land may be another shameless attempt by disney to rake in dough from baby boomer families , but it 's not half-bad
at sydney 's darling harbour
computer industry
breaking out ,
an equally impressive degree
the equivalent of french hip-hop , which also seems to play on a 10-year delay
to pique your interest , your imagination , your empathy or anything , really , save your disgust and your indifference
incongruous
the curtain that separates comics from the people laughing in the crowd
becomes a bit of a mishmash
does n't really know or care about the characters
made me unintentionally famous -- as the queasy-stomached critic who staggered from the theater and blacked out in the lobby
smaller one
an absolute joy
juice and delight
interview
bygone era
such a low-key manner
thin veneer
any real emotional impact
hear about suffering afghan refugees on the news and
of purpose and even-handedness
questionable kind
to effectively probe lear 's soul-stripping breakdown
to be the next animal house
a possible argentine american beauty reeks like a room stacked with pungent flowers
it 's about time .
-lrb- if possible -rrb-
if it were any more of a turkey
dancing , singing , and unforgettable characters
but not very imaxy
colorful and deceptively buoyant until it suddenly pulls the rug out from under you
like a non-stop cry for attention
spears '
undoing
of each other 's existence
a loquacious videologue of the modern male
's a gag that 's worn a bit thin over the years , though do n't ask still finds a few chuckles .
family values
a mundane '70s disaster flick
on television
deadpan comic face
these rehashes to feed to the younger generations
what william james once called ` the gift of tears
some of the worst dialogue
of impact and moments
of a paranoid and unlikable man
the film , while not exactly assured in its execution ,
those who want to be jolted out of their gourd should drop everything and run to ichi .
the film suffers from a philosophical emptiness and maddeningly sedate pacing .
nicely combines the enigmatic features of ` memento ' with the hallucinatory drug culture of ` requiem for a dream . '
the addition of a biblical message will either improve the film for you , or
another run-of-the-mill disney sequel
a spot-on scottish burr
-- and to cut repeatedly to the flashback of the original rape
all too clever complexity
is astounding on any number of levels
serviceability ,
appears to have gone into recruiting the right bands for the playlist and the costuming of the stars than into the script , which has a handful of smart jokes and not much else .
it belongs on the big screen
american chai is enough to make you put away the guitar , sell the amp , and apply to medical school .
lacking the slightest bit
makes it look like a masterpiece
a keep - 'em - guessing plot and an affectionate take on its screwed-up characters
's not quite the genre-busting film it 's been hyped to be because it plays everything too safe .
's peppered with false starts and populated by characters who are nearly impossible to care about
excels in breaking glass and marking off the `` miami vice '' checklist of power boats , latin music and dog tracks
pair that with really poor comedic writing ... and
orange prison jumpsuit
precisely layered performance
strands his superb performers in the same old story .
animation enthusiasts of all ages
too long , too cutesy , too sure of its own importance , and possessed
that hitler 's destiny was shaped by the most random of chances
an irresistible blend of warmth and humor and a consistent embracing humanity in the face of life 's harshness
's the plot , and a maddeningly insistent and repetitive piano score that made me want to scream .
single good film
merge into jolly soft-porn 'em powerment
mark romanek 's
sustain the buoyant energy level of the film 's city beginnings
lead you to believe
directs with such patronising reverence
straining to produce another smash
relatively lightweight commercial fare
a step further ,
we have given up to acquire the fast-paced contemporary society
true cinematic knack
large-format
with propulsive incident
the cameo-packed , m : i-2-spoofing title sequence is the funniest 5 minutes to date in this spy comedy franchise
the sorriest and most
writer\/director bart freundlich 's
favor of sentimental war movies
how very bad a motion picture can truly be
promenade
whether or not they 'll wind up together
satisfyingly odd and intriguing
contrasting the sleekness of the film 's present with the playful paranoia of the film 's past
are familiar with
the stuff to stand tall with pryor , carlin and murphy
did n't sell many records but helped change a nation
screenwriting parlance
point the way
beautiful scene
an 83 minute document of a project which started in a muddle
something goes bump in the night and nobody cares
be a black comedy , drama , melodrama or some combination of the three
i can say about this film
about what
suited to a night in the living room than a night at the movies
when are they like humans , only hairier
are odd and pixilated and sometimes both
too bad the film 's story does not live up to its style
captures a life interestingly lived
manages to bring together kevin pollak , former wrestler chyna and dolly parton
a bittersweet contemporary comedy
, smart , savvy , compelling
twice as powerful
it follows the blair witch formula for an hour , in which we 're told something creepy and vague is in the works
the rare sequel that 's better than its predecessor
for throughout
fans clamoring for another ride
it preaches
, subjective filmmaking
painfully forced ,
devise a parallel clone-gag
is laughable in the solemnity with which it tries to pump life into overworked elements from eastwood 's dirty harry period .
a story that is so far-fetched it would be impossible to believe if it were n't true
heard a mysterious voice
its critical backlash and more
couch
's black hawk down with more heart
hollywood product
- hour , dissipated length .
sex life
does n't know what it wants to be when it grows up
is just an overexposed waste of film
speak for it while it forces you to ponder anew what a movie can be
films which will cause loads of irreparable damage that years and years of costly analysis could never fix
go into the theater expecting a scary , action-packed chiller
, excruciatingly tedious
this one is a few bits funnier than malle 's dud , if only because the cast is so engagingly messing around like slob city reductions of damon runyon crooks .
grizzled
this stuff
by sudden shocks
seem to find the oddest places to dwell
sheer nerve
received
quick-witted than any english lit
blood and disintegrating vampire cadavers
a dickensian hero
clinical lab report
is too impressed with its own solemn insights to work up much entertainment value
an engaging ,
all about the benjamins evokes the bottom tier of blaxploitation flicks from the 1970s .
how to create and sustain a mood
that it does n't make any sense
the concession stand and\/or restroom
whitaker
a strangely stirring experience that finds warmth in the coldest environment and makes each crumb of emotional comfort
meets
huppert 's show to steal
finally comes into sharp focus
would hope for the best
suffers from a lack of clarity and audacity that a subject as monstrous and pathetic as dahmer
xerox machine
what actually happened as if it were the third ending of clue
close enough in spirit to its freewheeling trash-cinema roots
own preoccupations and obsessions
stare and
as if it belongs on the big screen
a documentary
back to a time when movies had more to do with imagination than market research .
violent , vulgar and forgettably
the messy emotions raging throughout this three-hour effort are instantly recognizable , allowing the film to paradoxically feel familiar and foreign at the same time .
anything special , save for a few comic turns , intended and otherwise
is unconvincing soap opera that tornatore was right to cut
of writer craig bartlett 's story
the audience to break through the wall her character erects
a happy , heady jumble of thought and storytelling , an insane comic undertaking that ultimately coheres into a sane and breathtakingly creative film
lawrence
no. .
one more celluloid testimonial
jerking off in all its byzantine incarnations to bother pleasuring its audience
islanders
mind-numbingly
hold sway
bielinsky 's
we consume pop culture
outwardly
love , family and all that
its drawbacks
a setup
rooting for gai 's character to avoid the fate that has befallen every other carmen before her
a twisting
came at the expense of seeing justice served
frequent outbursts of violence and noise
works its way up to merely bad rather than painfully awful
scenery , vibe
lingering tug
, will find morrison 's iconoclastic uses of technology to be liberating .
porky 's
produces
a single frame
sequence
american art house audiences
every way imaginable
paul thomas anderson 's magnolia
unravels
channel-style anthology
on the island
your mouth
talking-animal
, risky
because the theater
marked
your time and money
playing villains
's a masterpiece .
a haunting sense of malaise
the crime movie equivalent of a chick flick
but certainly to people with a curiosity about
' release
might be seduced
, intellectually and logistically a mess .
resources
take what was otherwise a fascinating , riveting story and send it down the path of the mundane .
they see in each other
run the gamut from cheesy
as a self-reflection or cautionary tale
the q in quirky
of the best gay love stories
make fun of me
ms. shreve 's novel
the marquis -lrb- auteil -rrb- and
the anthropomorphic animal characters are beautifully realized through clever makeup design , leaving one to hope that the eventual dvd release will offer subtitles and the original italian-language soundtrack
the lack of climax and , worst of all
caper movie
to a universal human impulse
half mark
disadvantage
makes sure the salton sea works the way a good noir should
look at morality , family , and social expectation
with such exuberance and passion
slight coming-of-age\/coming-out tale
cultural and
women 's expense
backstage drama
in narcissism and self-congratulation disguised as a tribute
were n't true
as her lover mario cavaradossi , and ruggero as the villainous , lecherous police chief scarpia
less like a cousin to blade runner than like a bottom-feeder sequel in the escape from new york series
say about growing up catholic or , really , anything
disappears entirely
plot twists
the latest eccentric , super-wealthy megalomaniac bent on world domination and destruction
of the modern girl 's dilemma
er
is sappy and amateurish
martha stewart
the couples exposing themselves are n't all that interesting
intrusion
is so busy making reference to other films and trying to be other films
more grueling and time-consuming
one reality
a compelling and horrifying story
reaffirms life as it looks in the face of death
the classics
moving tale
... a quietly introspective portrait of the self-esteem of employment and the shame of losing a job ...
about half of them are funny , a few are sexy and none are useful in telling the story , which is paper-thin and decidedly unoriginal
's a perfect show of respect to just one of those underrated professionals who deserve but rarely receive it .
crimes
is a phlegmatic bore , so tedious it makes the silly spy vs. spy film the sum of all fears , starring ben affleck , seem downright hitchcockian .
without all these distortions of perspective
becoming
a quiet evening on pbs
outer space
amassed
blond
of particular value or merit
mediocrity
a very real and amusing give-and-take
spirit is a visual treat , and it takes chances that are bold by studio standards ,
one colorful event
a walk to remember
the somewhat cumbersome 3d goggles
the capable clayburgh
a heartwarming , nonjudgmental kind
ends up being neither , and fails at both endeavors .
if taken in large doses
an uncomfortable movie , suffocating and sometimes almost senseless , the grey zone
is left with
an embarrassment .
is that it does have a few cute moments .
the raising
believable mother\/daughter pair
falls back on too many tried-and-true shenanigans that hardly distinguish it from the next teen comedy
the director 's
rhapsodize cynicism , with repetition and languorous slo-mo sequences , that glass 's dirgelike score becomes a fang-baring lullaby
it seem fresh again
, funny humor
done well
shows signs
emotionally complex
that 's where the film ultimately fails
that martin lawrence 's latest vehicle can explode obnoxiously into 2,500 screens while something of bubba ho-tep 's clearly evident quality may end up languishing on a shelf somewhere
slow down , shake off your tensions
and one fantastic visual trope
long workout
the only problem
to resonate
the acerbic repartee
had a dream that a smart comedy would come along to rescue me from a summer of teen-driven , toilet-humor codswallop
is a confusing melange of tones and styles , one moment a romantic trifle and the next a turgid drama
this crude ,
a soul-stirring documentary about the israeli\/palestinian conflict as
the present
seen the remake first
that it feels less like bad cinema than like being stuck in a dark pit having a nightmare about bad cinema
a charming and funny story of clashing cultures and a clashing mother\/daughter relationship .
is impenetrable and dull
'' holds its goodwill close , but is relatively slow to come to the point .
executives
miss something
as subtle
on three short films and two features
give exposure
big screen magic
three-ring
feeling like you 've completely lowered your entertainment standards
that the director of such hollywood blockbusters as patriot games can still turn out a small , personal film with an emotional wallop
nanook
examines the intimate , unguarded moments of folks who live in unusual homes -- which pop up in nearly every corner of the country
mildly entertaining
a terrifying film
benigni 's pinocchio at a public park
growing up in a dysfunctional family
reggio and glass so rhapsodize cynicism , with repetition and languorous slo-mo sequences , that glass 's dirgelike score becomes a fang-baring lullaby .
a lifestyle
one of the best films i have ever seen , constantly pulling the rug from underneath us , seeing things from new sides , plunging deeper , getting more intense .
're going through the motions
it takes its techniques into such fresh territory that the film never feels derivative
pronounced
putting together any movies of particular value or merit
feeling like a dope
through it all
the intentions are lofty
one 's appetite
the film 's strength is n't in its details
to be liked sometimes
a goofball movie ,
feel something
, the film makes it seem , is not a hobby that attracts the young and fit .
by diane lane
blunt
another night of delightful hand shadows
that you want it to be better and more successful than it is .
raunchy as south park
boundary-hopping formal innovations and glimpse
tonal shifts
at the lives of some of the 1.2 million palestinians who live in the crowded cities and refugee camps of gaza
call me a cynic ,
spy-thriller
the essayist
the special effects are ` german-expressionist , ' according to the press notes --
killed my father compelling
of our justice system
the symbiotic relationship
toilet-humor
` it 's painful to watch witherspoon 's talents wasting away inside unnecessary films like legally blonde and sweet home abomination , i mean , alabama . '
its own aloof ,
correct them
change hackneyed concepts when it comes to dreaming up romantic comedies
dispossessed
would go back and choose to skip it .
health
worst of all --
war ii experience
perfectly competent and often imaginative
henry thomas
as the title
cumulative effect
... about as exciting to watch as two last-place basketball teams playing one another on the final day of the season .
were torturing each other psychologically and talking about their genitals in public
conceited pap
the light -- the light of the exit sign
it 's really more of the next pretty good thing
the pity is that it rarely achieves its best
of an alternative lifestyle
he took three minutes of dialogue , 30 seconds of plot and turned them into a 90-minute movie that feels five hours long .
the near-fatal mistake
of an iconoclastic artist
makes a convincing case that one woman 's broken heart outweighs all the loss we witness
overly familiar material
someone who ignored it in favor of old ` juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks with titles like leather warriors and switchblade sexpot
are more shots of children smiling for the camera than typical documentary footage which hurts the overall impact of the film
relies on subtle ironies and visual devices
pat storylines , precious circumstances
the private existence of the inuit people
the sum of all fears generates little narrative momentum , and invites unflattering comparisons to other installments in the ryan series .
hell
its fun
of race
a technically well-made suspenser
, indeed almost never , is such high-wattage brainpower coupled with pitch-perfect acting and an exquisite , unfakable sense of cinema .
of cultures and generations
however , almost makes this movie worth seeing .
boosted to the size of a downtown hotel
who is also one of the film 's producers -rrb-
watching the movie
more enjoyable than its predecessor
bloodwork
to be cynical about documentaries in which underdogs beat the odds and the human spirit triumphs
eric schweig and graham greene
espionage thriller
straddles the fence between escapism and social commentary
his dependence
swift
hoffman waits too long to turn his movie in an unexpected direction
a very complex situation
hoping for something entertaining
confessions may not be a straightforward bio ,
give a thought to the folks who prepare and
of soft-core twaddle
give the film
a tragic dimension and savage full-bodied wit
but a lot
joy and energy
you find yourself rooting for the monsters in a horror movie
a limerick
the world of our making
will cause loads of irreparable damage that years and years of costly analysis could never fix
a simplistic narrative
they will have a showdown
the product of loving , well integrated homage
gives us ... is a man who uses the damage of war -- far more often than the warfare itself -- to create the kind of art shots that fill gallery shows .
questions cinema 's capability for recording truth
that stops short of true inspiration
an aging filmmaker still thumbing his nose at convention
with binary oppositions
transforms one of -lrb- shakespeare 's -rrb- deepest tragedies into a smart new comedy
to people who normally could n't care less
flourish
nauseating
the audience was put through torture for an hour and a half
poorly-constructed
a teenage boy
few moments
does n't make sense
with their own eyes
with pitch-perfect acting
those who do n't entirely ` get ' godard 's distinctive discourse
gimmicky crime drama
in a german factory
it is also elevated by it -- the kind of movie that you enjoy more because you 're one of the lucky few who sought it out .
the good thing -- the only good thing -- about extreme ops is that it 's so inane that it gave me plenty of time to ponder my thanksgiving to-do list .
you feel pissed off
takes its techniques into such fresh territory
no classic
a solidly constructed , entertaining thriller that stops short of true inspiration
skid-row
as a vehicle to savour binoche 's skill
is just lazy writing
paid in full
safely
learned
2002 summer season
would likely be most effective if used as a tool to rally anti-catholic protestors .
karim dridi
manipulative film
's just that it 's so not-at-all-good
intelligent and considered in its details
leftovers
robustness
alice 's adventure through the looking glass and into zombie-land '
grisham
's not nearly as fresh or enjoyable as its predecessor
broadway 's the lion king and the film titus
would benigni 's italian pinocchio have been any easier to sit through than this hastily dubbed disaster ?
the wall
where no man has gone before
gets under our skin and draws us in long before the plot kicks into gear
an inhalant blackout
dull as its characters , about whose fate it is hard to care
narc is strictly by the book .
that does n't make much
through , however , having sucked dry the undead action flick formula , blade ii mutates into a gross-out monster movie with effects that are more silly than scary .
... a sour little movie at its core ; an exploration of the emptiness that underlay the relentless gaiety of the 1920
a wild ride of a movie that keeps throwing fastballs
the pushiness and decibel volume of most contemporary comedies
a lot smarter than your average bond .
martin is a masterfully conducted work .
the chateau
the recording industry in the current climate of mergers and downsizing
playwright , poet and drinker
once a couple of bright young men -- promising , talented , charismatic and tragically
the visual panache , the comic touch ,
light-heartedness ,
drama , suspense , revenge , and romance
movie-goers
it has considerable charm .
like most of jaglom 's films , some of it is honestly affecting , but more of it seems contrived and secondhand .
may have decided that -- when it comes to truncheoning -- it 's better to give than to receive
primitive animated special effects
rifkin no doubt fancies himself something of a hubert selby jr.
horrors ! -rrb-
it 's still adam sandler ,
few lingering animated thoughts
succumbing to its own bathos
it 's the delivery that matters here
the city 's old-world charm
listless , witless , and
the filmmakers want nothing else than to show us a good time
poorly dubbed dialogue and murky cinematography
kid 's movie
the looseness
been part of for the most part wilde 's droll whimsy helps `` being earnest '' overcome its weaknesses and parker 's creative interference
1960 version
return to neverland manages to straddle the line between another classic for the company and
to turntablists
have a hard time
of first-timer hilary birmingham
creates a film of near-hypnotic physical beauty even as he tells a story as horrifying as any in the heart-breakingly extensive annals of white-on-black racism .
does a solid job of slowly , steadily building up to the climactic burst of violence .
not only satisfied
be smarter than any 50 other filmmakers still at work
a yawn or
reveals itself slowly
debt miramax
cheapen
amateurish , quasi-improvised
recycle old tropes
shining with all the usual spielberg flair , expertly utilizing the talents of his top-notch creative team
in chilling style
talky , artificial and opaque ... an interesting technical exercise
corpse count
saturday night live-style parody , '70s blaxploitation films and
sexual and romantic tension
genuinely moving and wisely unsentimental
a freshman fluke
sentimental chick-flicks
a dud
canadian 's
serious urge to grab the old lady at the end of my aisle 's walker and toss it at the screen in frustration
dysfunctionally
to simply
of special effects
perhaps the grossest movie ever made .
that , in their own idiosyncratic way , sum up the strange horror of life in the new millennium
cultural and geographical
`` intacto 's '' dangerous
topics that could make a sailor blush
adaptation is intricately constructed and
run the gamut from cheesy to cheesier to cheesiest
wit and empathy to spare
large-scale action and suspense
are a few modest laughs , but certainly no thrills
delightful romantic comedy
sandler running on empty , repeating what he 's already done way too often
is presented with universal appeal
so fast
craven endorses they simply because this movie makes his own look much better by comparison
problematic documentary subject
the simpering soundtrack
is a far smoother ride .
served up
round eyes
the big
's also a -- dare i say it twice -- delightfully charming -- and totally american , i might add -- slice of comedic bliss .
'' film
are known for
a movie of riveting power and sadness .
onto the end credits
left me
structure and pacing
is so cool that it chills the characters , reducing our emotional stake in the outcome of `` intacto 's '' dangerous and seductively stylish game
every possible angle
for this movie
soulless and -- even more damning --
watch snatch
becomes one more dumb high school comedy about sex gags and prom dates
it achieves despite that breadth
the actors ' perfect comic timing and sweet , genuine chemistry
gloriously flippant as lock , stock and two smoking barrels
outrageous or funny
with their fathers
is a more fascinating look at the future than `` bladerunner '' and one of the most high-concept sci fi adventures attempted for the screen
if your toes wo n't still be tapping
layer upon layer
suffers because of its many excesses
had thought
has several strong performances .
feminism by the book
's a cool event for the whole family .
the heat of revolution
the toilet
captivates and shows how a skillful filmmaker can impart a message without bludgeoning the audience over the head .
that they 'd need a shower
created a monster
unnerving examination
the film 's mid-to-low budget is betrayed by the surprisingly shoddy makeup work .
an entertaining ride , despite many talky , slow scenes
crime
had entered
where janice beard falters in its recycled aspects , implausibility , and sags in pace
pacino is the best he 's been in years and keener is marvelous
during the film
trembling and
new sides
of largely improvised numbers
all the familiar bruckheimer elements
is philosophy , illustrated through everyday events
to toback 's heidegger - and nietzsche-referencing dialogue
the film , and at times , elevate it to a superior crime movie
for bartleby 's pain
like the best of godard 's movies ... it is visually ravishing , penetrating , impenetrable .
lasker 's canny , meditative script distances sex and love
two fatal ailments -- a dearth of vitality and a story that 's shapeless and uninflected
is elevated by michael caine 's performance as a weary journalist in a changing world
treads predictably
that decade
as action-adventure
-- and at times , all my loved ones more than flirts with kitsch --
spoil
a lightweight escapist film
that stuff
means to
proceed as the world implodes
j. lo will earn her share of the holiday box office pie , although this movie makes one thing perfectly clear : she 's a pretty woman , but she 's no working girl .
strangely enough
delivered dialogue and a heroine who comes across as both shallow and dim-witted
pender
to have characters and a storyline
drag the movie down .
of the script
live in if argento 's hollywood counterparts ... had this much imagination and nerve
, and for the crazy things that keep people going in this crazy life
advised to take the warning literally , and log on to something more user-friendly
to come by as it used to be
iconography
remembering his victims
way anyone
atmosphere
make this worth a peek .
is like a year late
is not so much a work of entertainment as it is a unique , well-crafted psychological study of grief
goes along
seeing former nymphette juliette lewis playing a salt-of-the-earth mommy named minnie and
the movie turns out to be -lrb- assayas ' -rrb- homage to the gallic ` tradition of quality , ' in all its fusty squareness .
so inane
in the spirits of these young women
frank
an expressive face reminiscent of gong li and a vivid personality like zhang ziyi 's
lathan and diggs carry the film with their charisma , and
musset
how to flesh either out
thriller with enough unexpected twists to keep our interest
the cadence of a depressed fifteen-year-old 's suicidal poetry
dopey dialogue and sometimes inadequate performances kill the effect
despite its dry wit and compassion , the film suffers from a philosophical emptiness and maddeningly sedate pacing .
, worse , that you have to pay if you want to see it
give blade fans another look at wesley snipes ' iconic hero doing battle with dozens of bad guys -- at once
our interest ,
will just
the candidate
strong themes of familial ties
half-asleep
signs
that are sometimes bracing
love and humility
by trying
neo-augustinian
despite hoffman 's best efforts , wilson remains a silent , lumpish cipher ;
my eyelids ...
steam
feels a bit anachronistic
be dealing with right now in your lives
anything ever , and
is existential drama without any of the pretension associated with the term .
low-brow humor , gratuitous violence and
support
a simple `` goddammit
two genuinely engaging performers
they 're not big fans of teen pop kitten britney spears
, i 'll at least remember their characters .
shakespearean -- both in depth and breadth --
intrigued
energetic and engaging film
is an underachiever , a psychological mystery that takes its sweet time building to a climax that 's scarcely a surprise by the time
all the buttons
makes for a touching love story , mainly because blanchett and ribisi compellingly tap into a spiritual aspect of their characters ' suffering
this will be an enjoyable choice for younger kids .
moral ascension
than -lrb- total recall and blade runner -rrb-
character study
been through the corporate stand-up-comedy mill
that a life like this can sound so dull
there are times when you wish that the movie had worked a little harder to conceal its contrivances , but brown sugar turns out to be a sweet and enjoyable fantasy .
nowhere
it will be ,
pretended not to see it
the extent of their outrageousness
is no denying the power of polanski 's film
're looking to rekindle the magic of the first film
reveals itself
the script by david koepp is perfectly serviceable and because he gives the story some soul
westbrook 's foundation and dalrymple 's film earn their uplift
instead of making his own style , director marcus adams just copies from various sources -- good sources , bad mixture
a curiosity about
with its own rules regarding love and family , governance and hierarchy
i hated myself in the morning .
's all bluster --
signature style
hollywood trip tripe
any oscars
it is not what you see
with the subject of love head-on
in the dahmer heyday of the mid - '90s
there 's very little sense to what 's going on here , but the makers serve up the cliches with considerable dash .
that gives viewers a chance to learn , to grow , to travel
made me want to pack raw dough in my ears .
that careens from dark satire to cartoonish slapstick
enamored of all things pokemon
epics
at least during their '70s
create a film that 's not merely about kicking undead \*\*\* , but also
's the very definition of epic adventure .
part droll social satire
seeing unless you want to laugh at it
it 's provocative stuff , but
indian film culture
is so anemic
tadpole ' was one of the films so declared this year , but
is a self-aware , often self-mocking , intelligence .
stuck with a script that prevents them from firing on all cylinders
tanks
time for an absurd finale of twisted metal , fireballs and revenge
is blood-curdling stuff .
the film did n't move me one way or the other , but it was an honest effort and if you want to see a flick about telemarketers this one will due .
a sha-na-na sketch punctuated with graphic violence .
is heartfelt and achingly real .
continues to shock throughout the film
this is a beautiful film for people who like their romances to have that french realism
real heart
the stunt work is top-notch ; the dialogue and drama often food-spittingly funny
these people mattered
by diane lane and richard gere
's a boring movie about a boring man , made watchable by a bravura performance from a consummate actor incapable of being boring .
has gone before
merit as this one come along
be anything but frustrating , boring , and forgettable
... -lrb- the film -rrb- works , due mostly to the tongue-in-cheek attitude of the screenplay .
this one will due
it hijacks the heat of revolution and turns it into a sales tool
's better
is so self-pitying
damning and damned compelling
for critics
a fantastically vital movie
a director
looks and feels like a low-budget hybrid of scarface or carlito 's way
has a truncated feeling
keeps this pretty watchable , and casting mick jagger as director of the escort service was inspired
something of a stiff -- an extra-dry office comedy that seems twice as long as its 83 minutes
impeccable comic skill
stylized with a touch of john woo bullet ballet
its worthy predecessors
as perfect as his outstanding performance as bond in die
funny and , in the end , very touching
for the film to be made
nearly all the previous
adrenalized
an ignored people
director peter kosminsky gives these women a forum to demonstrate their acting ` chops ' and they take full advantage
, but wanes in the middle
emotional tumult
a wonderful , ghastly film .
surprisingly flat
invited to the party
savvy , compelling
the bodily function jokes are about what you 'd expect , but there are rich veins of funny stuff in this movie
in terms of love , age , gender , race , and class
executed comedy
surprisingly juvenile
's a lot of tooth in roger dodger
hard-won rewards over the bombastic self-glorification of other feel-good fiascos like antwone fisher or the emperor 's club any time
a thoughtful what-if for the heart as well as the mind .
staged
who want to appear avant-garde
work from start to finish
the thin veneer of nationalism
the ya-ya 's have many secrets and one is
on aging , suffering and the prospect of death
is a great film
michel piccoli
the equivalent
seek justice
a half hour
gianni versace
guarded as a virgin with a chastity belt
some robust and scary entertainment
`` ichi the killer '' ,
damon brings the proper conviction to his role as -lrb- jason bourne -rrb- .
christopher
as deep
as with most late-night bull sessions
gripping
nearly all the fundamentals
the size
the midst
that bad movies make and is determined not to make them
she 's
no amount of blood and disintegrating vampire cadavers can obscure this movie 's lack of ideas .
under his control
an astonishing voice cast -lrb- excepting love hewitt -rrb-
on people and
chuck jones
before it takes a sudden turn and devolves into a bizarre sort of romantic comedy
we do n't get williams ' usual tear and a smile , just sneers and bile , and the spectacle is nothing short of refreshing
schnieder
born , or
niccol the filmmaker merges his collaborators ' symbolic images with his words , insinuating , for example , that in hollywood , only god speaks to the press
-lrb- `` safe conduct '' -rrb- is a long movie at 163 minutes but it fills the time with drama , romance , tragedy , bravery , political intrigue , partisans and sabotage .
schepisi
demands and receives
tell the best story
of this and that -- whatever fills time -- with no unified whole
if george romero had directed this movie
weasels
can just follow the same blueprint from hundreds of other films , sell it to the highest bidder and walk away without anyone truly knowing your identity .
, the rest of us will be lulled into a coma .
the film 's shortcomings
a young robert deniro
for an adam sandler chanukah song
china shop
ol' ball-and-chain
better crime movies
am more offended by his lack of faith in his audience than by anything on display here
many shallower movies these days seem too long
nostalgia for carvey 's glory days
that works .
, a middle-aged romance pairing clayburgh and tambor sounds promising
it portrays , tiresomely regimented
one of those rare films that seems as though it was written for no one , but somehow manages to convince almost everyone that it was put on the screen , just for them .
female angst
mummy and the mummy returns
you to not only suspend your disbelief
it is very difficult to care about the character , and that is the central flaw of the film
a film centering on a traditional indian wedding in contemporary new delhi may not sound like specialized fare , but
sheer joy and pride
has something serious to say about the ways in which extravagant chance can distort our perspective and throw us off the path of good sense .
die
a best-foreign-film oscar
-lrb- but -rrb-
truck-loving good ol' boys
fat greek wedding look
supposed to warm our hearts
nair 's cast is so large it 's altman-esque , but she deftly spins the multiple stories in a vibrant and intoxicating fashion .
contrived plotting
camouflage
may surprise you
is serene , the humor wry and sprightly .
over-the-top , and
disappoint
utterly ridiculous
... watching it was painful .
portrays , tiresomely
his tongue in his cheek
his sister
richard dawson
and it 's not that funny -- which is just generally insulting .
that fill gallery shows
a smile , just sneers and bile
an out of place metaphor
is revenge of the nerds revisited
it is an interesting exercise by talented writer\/director anderson
in storytelling usually found in anime like this
kill michael myers for good :
venice
initiation
-lrb- sabara -rrb-
we 've seen before
dull and mechanical , kinda like a very goofy museum exhibit
before going on to other films that actually tell a story worth caring about
is no match for the insipid script he has crafted with harris goldberg .
clamorous
understated piece
a cautionary tale
charming quirks
manages sweetness largely without stickiness
marks for political courage but barely gets by on its artistic merits .
keep the viewer wide-awake all the way through .
1972 film
to make such a worthless film
in this elegant entertainment
into theaters
little curiosity about
rose
band wilco
in praise of love ' is the director 's epitaph for himself
for teens
asparagus
period story
heartache
clements
drains his movie of all individuality
play the two main characters
stranded
the nicest thing i can say is that i ca n't remember a single name responsible for it
exhibits the shallow sensationalism characteristic of soap opera ...
monster movie
most famous
sermon
the gates
today 's hottest and hippest acts from the world of television , music and stand-up comedy
the giant screen and
an actor 's
long on the irrelevant as on the engaging , which gradually turns what time is it there
more comfortable than challenging
action-comedy
does n't really believe in it , and breaks the mood with absurdly inappropriate ` comedy ' scenes .
you 'll feel like you ate a reeses without the peanut butter ... '
poorly cast , but beautifully shot .
a boat
think you 've figured out bielinsky 's great game , that 's when you 're in the most trouble
one of the funnier movies
- character-who-shall - remain-nameless
septic
baker 's
an unsolved murder and an unresolved moral conflict jockey for the spotlight
of her film
in manipulation and mayhem
a product of its cinematic predecessors so
of suspense
his heritage
his distance from the material
the type of film about growing up that we do n't see often enough these days :
indoctrinated
that is where ararat went astray .
of too many chefs fussing over too weak a recipe
be a compelling
be a retro-refitting exercise in campy recall for older fans or a silly , nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick
pure hollywood
dazzling conceptual feat
a sumptuous work of b-movie imagination
bogged down in earnest dramaturgy
as ex-marine walter , who may or may not have shot kennedy
sadness that pours into every frame
the wrong places
70s blaxploitation shuck-and-jive sitcom
, subordinate
none of the crackle of `` fatal attraction '' , `` 9 1\/2 weeks '' , or even
feel more like a non-stop cry for attention , than an attempt at any kind of satisfying entertainment
examples
the mothman prophecies
on the usual tropes
a mesmerizing cinematic poem from the first frame to the last
good , solid storytelling .
primarily relies on character to tell its story
illustrated by a winning family story .
the most restless young audience deserves the dignity of an action hero motivated by something more than franchise possibilities .
the leads are natural and lovely
closely watched trains
nails hard -
, despite the gravity of its subject matter , is often as fun to watch as a good spaghetti western .
both the crime story and the love story are unusual .
a coming-of-age movie that hollywood would n't have the guts to make .
with we were soldiers
of clancy 's holes
's too much syrup and not enough fizz
enchanted with low-life tragedy and liberally seasoned with emotional outbursts
some soul
never catches dramatic fire .
john carlen 's script is full of unhappy , two-dimensional characters who are anything but compelling .
thriller remarkable only
distinctly minor
, plodding picture
recipe book
plot , characters ,
would do well to cram earplugs in their ears and put pillowcases over their heads for 87 minutes .
is a crime that should be punishable by chainsaw .
helpings
goofy energy
silver
blown
seen him before
the color sense of stuart little 2 is its most immediate and most obvious pleasure , but it would count for very little if the movie were n't as beautifully shaped and as delicately calibrated in tone as it is .
the best next generation episodes
a mere excuse for the wan , thinly sketched story
the silliness of it all eventually prevail
old
grabowsky 's
seen this exact same movie
the part where nothing 's happening ,
anticipated audience
's both charming and
really sad
, the film acquires an undeniable entertainment value as the slight , pale mr. broomfield continues to force himself on people and into situations that would make lesser men run for cover .
case of fire
contains some hefty thematic material on time , death , eternity , and what
an original character , siuation or joke in the entire movie
more than a tepid exercise in
the apple
virulent and
too textbook to intrigue
bodily
pal
thrown in
the hero of the story
about 7 times during windtalkers
visually and thematically
urban comedy
it 's pleasant enough and
grips and holds you in rapt attention from
with their humor
with the american dream
just goes to show
the careers
may be a bit too enigmatic and overly ambitious to be fully successful
you owe nicolas cage an apology .
to see two academy award winning actresses -lrb- and one academy award winning actor -rrb- succumb to appearing in this junk that 's tv sitcom material at best
in its own viability
beyond its limits
it seems as if each watered down the version of the one before
utter mush ... conceited pap
some fine acting , but ultimately a movie with no reason for being .
better drug-related pictures
its profound humanity
re-create the excitement of such '50s flicks as jules verne 's ' 20,000 leagues under the sea ' and the george pal version of h.g. wells ' ` the time machine
get the audience to buy just
that rare film
is hitting your head on the theater seat in front of you when you doze off thirty minutes into the film
just a kiss is a just a waste .
memorable women
our tears
, inc. ,
f -rrb-
with credits like `` girl
the film ...
what is in many ways a fresh and dramatically substantial spin on the genre
pointless mayhem
keep the story subtle and us in suspense
out of an alice
bitter movie
this condition
a film of empty , fetishistic violence in which murder is casual and fun .
scherfig , the writer-director
a sure and measured hand
be anything
will be baffled
delightfully dour
weighed
platter
are enough throwaway references to faith and rainbows to plant smile-button faces on that segment of the populace that made a walk to remember a niche hit .
is full of unhappy
it 's an acquired taste that takes time to enjoy , but
of its lead character
one-dimensional characters up
tattered
beauty to behold
yesterday 's
who died a matter of weeks before the movie 's release
angling to see how many times they can work the words `` radical '' or `` suck '' into a sentence
a living
the basic plot of `` lilo ''
effectively creepy-scary thriller
a great cast and
the creativity
a case of masochism and
in only one reality
demonstrates a vivid imagination and an impressive style
is that rare creature -- an action hero with table manners , and one who proves that elegance is more than tattoo deep .
story 2
is nicholson 's goofy , heartfelt , mesmerizing king lear
the personal touch
movie .
succeed in producing that most frightening of all movies -- a mediocre horror film too bad to be good and too good to be bad
who dared to mess with some powerful people
some kid who ca n't act , only echoes of jordan
canned humor
elling '' manages to do all three quite well , making it one of the year 's most enjoyable releases
integrity and
take care of my cat '' -rrb-
defecates
was trying to do than of what he had actually done
the real triumphs in igby come from philippe , who makes oliver far more interesting than the character 's lines would suggest , and sarandon , who could n't be better as a cruel but weirdly likable wasp matron .
the sea ' and
art shots
jeffs has created a breathtakingly assured and stylish work of spare dialogue and acute expressiveness .
i mean that as a compliment
disney
you can go home again .
looking back
the funnybone
, yes , ` it 's like having an old friend for dinner ' .
another community
of popcorn
casts
beyond the news
homage pokepie hat ,
as musty as one of the golden eagle 's carpets
a stultifyingly obvious one
latest effort is not the director at his most sparkling
widescreen photography
cuisine and palatable presentation
the shadow
is an earnest study in despair
the best of godard 's movies
who paid for it
hustling
give the movie points
about growing up that we do n't see often enough these days
a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma
wanes in the middle
looking down at your watch and
rocky
myriad signs , if you will
not quite as miraculous as its dreamworks makers would have you believe
love , duty and friendship
a chilly , remote , emotionally distant piece ... so dull that its tagline
mr. mattei
what makes this film special is serry 's ability to take what is essentially a contained family conflict and put it into a much larger historical context .
mr. spielberg and his company
there 's not enough to the story to fill two hours
, then becomes bring it on ,
she , janine and molly -- an all-woman dysfunctional family --
go hand in hand with talent
rich subject
to classify as it is hard to resist
makes eight legged freaks
fewer slow-motion ` grandeur ' shots
such a good job
a gorgeously strange movie , heaven is deeply concerned with morality , but
emotional edge
a new scene ,
mostly martha is mostly unsurprising
latest pop thriller
director tom dey demonstrated a knack for mixing action and idiosyncratic humor in his charming 2000 debut shanghai noon , but showtime 's uninspired send-up of tv cop show cliches mostly leaves him shooting blanks .
the performances and
was a long ,
its political edge
to betty fisher
the good girl '' a film worth watching
, tries its best to hide the fact that seagal 's overweight and out of shape .
feature to hit theaters since beauty and the beast 11 years ago .
was actually one correct interpretation
justifying the hype that surrounded its debut at the sundance film festival
even more baffling is that it 's funny .
made at least one damn fine horror movie
on detail
anyone else
is a diverting -- if predictable -- adventure suitable for a matinee , with a message that cautions children about disturbing the world 's delicate ecological balance
achieved only by lottery drawing
purports
the film would be a total washout .
so slick and watered-down it almost loses what made you love it
involve
yet it 's potentially just as rewarding
stale copy
the movie 's something-borrowed construction
... this otherwise appealing picture loses its soul to screenwriting for dummies conformity .
these ardently christian storylines
together familiar themes of family , forgiveness and love
of other , better movies
the powerful who have nothing
deeply moving
male-ridden
was the one we felt when the movie ended so damned soon .
this is n't even a movie we can enjoy as mild escapism
nothing we westerners have seen before
to the silliness
be mythic
in waking life water colors
thinks this conflict can be resolved easily , or soon
certainly no
the handicapped
his budget
'em powerment
` ick '
by a director who needed a touch of the flamboyant , the outrageous
what madonna does here ca n't properly be called acting -- more accurately , it 's moving and it 's talking and it 's occasionally gesturing , sometimes all at once .
mr. scorsese 's bravery and integrity in advancing this vision
's -rrb- better at fingering problems than finding solutions
the parade of veteran painters , confounded dealers
a refreshingly realistic , affectation-free coming-of-age tale
's the kind of under-inspired , overblown enterprise that gives hollywood sequels a bad name
a genre
overly-familiar and poorly-constructed comedy
traffic jam
woo
enjoy the new guy
of one year
mood and focus
floats beyond reality
share his impressions of life and loss and time and art with us
will appeal to discovery channel fans
shaw , a british stage icon
impresses as a skillfully assembled , highly polished and professional adaptation ... just about as chilling and unsettling as ` manhunter '
than a polemical tract
good movie
contrived to be as naturally charming as it needs to be
soldiers ultimately achieves its main strategic objective : dramatizing the human cost of the conflict that came to define a generation .
a movie ever could be
those familiar with bombay musicals
's often overwritten ,
will likely set the cause of woman warriors back decades
is smart
is enormously good fun .
believed
bitter taste
a lot of good material
conceptions
a sharp satire of desperation and cinematic deception .
thoughtless , random , superficial humour and
leaky
that park and his founding partner , yong kang , lost kozmo in the end
changing times , clashing cultures
the love scenes all end in someone screaming .
cynical and serious
another movie
bound and
offers some flashy twists and turns that occasionally fortify this turgid fable
bogdanovich ties it together with efficiency and an affection for the period
whole lot
a plane full of hard-bitten , cynical journalists
a chafing inner loneliness and desperate grandiosity that tend to characterize puberty
tadpole '
would be forgettable if it were n't such a clever adaptation of the bard 's tragic play
a level
one-of-a-kind work
grow boring ... which proves that rohmer still has a sense of his audience
the lucky few
'' sequel opening
nurtures
the intelligent , well-made b movie
than it does in the execution
subversive
, thumpingly hyperbolic terms
more attention
god 's sake
to look at and not a hollywood product
go at all the wrong moments
as the worst kind of hubristic folly
treacly films about inspirational prep-school professors and
the pseudo-educational stuff
memory and regret
is a fast , frenetic , funny , even punny 6 -- aimed specifically at a grade-school audience .
no clue
is anyone 's guess .
how to suffer ' and
more revealing , more emotional and more surprising --
's about time .
of a movie that sports a ` topless tutorial service
the precise nature of matthew 's predicament finally comes into sharp focus
each new horror
jagger 's bone-dry , mournfully brittle delivery
-lrb- scherfig -rrb-
in a past
a buoyant delivery
though it goes further than both , anyone who has seen the hunger or cat people will find little new here
to the level of classic romantic comedy to which it aspires
of guns , drugs , avarice and damaged dreams
the performances of the children ,
this cross-cultural soap opera
many good ideas as bad
not mean-spirited
bothered to check it twice .
quite a bit of heart , as you would expect from the directors of the little mermaid and aladdin
overly
big stars and high production values
all in all , reign of fire
demme gets a lot of flavor and spice into his charade remake , but he ca n't disguise that he 's spiffing up leftovers that are n't so substantial or fresh .
even to his closest friends
in so many ways
a remarkable amount of material in the film 's short 90 minutes
, however entertainingly presented ,
animated-movie
college history course
offers opportunities for occasional smiles
film compels
but then backed off when the producers saw the grosses for spy kids
shared history
changed the male academic
a slow study :
to guilt-trip parents
's held
the unfulfilling , incongruous ,
incompetent , incoherent or
i 've seen ` jackass : the movie
a dark , gritty story
mothers ,
more naturalistic than its australian counterpart
how good
requisite
new technology
could use a little more humanity , but
wang 's
one of those staggeringly well-produced ,
electric boogaloo
it joins
park magnolia
could have given audiences the time of day by concentrating on the elements of a revealing alienation among a culture of people who sadly are at hostile odds with one another through recklessness and retaliation .
single-handedly turned a plane full of hard-bitten , cynical journalists into what was essentially , by campaign 's end , an extended publicity department
if you come from a family that eats , meddles , argues , laughs , kibbitzes and fights together
is undeniably that
miami vice '' checklist
more intimate than spectacular , e.t. is carried less by wow factors than by its funny , moving yarn that holds up well after two decades .
selby jr.
shankman ... and screenwriter
at a hollywood career
is the piece works brilliantly .
cinema had been around to capture the chaos of france in the 1790 's
with a humanistic message
of a very good reason
, timeless and universal tale
eyre , a native american raised by white parents ,
where all the buttons are , and
excepting
his self-inflicted retaliation
the same old crap
outshined by ll cool j.
should be the target of something
-- putting together familiar themes of family , forgiveness and love in a new way -- lilo & stitch has a number of other assets to commend it to movie audiences both innocent and jaded .
is either a saving dark humor or the feel of poetic tragedy .
found myself liking the film
that can be found in dragonfly
modern l.a. 's show-biz and media
imitating life or life
all of the filmmakers ' calculations ca n't rescue brown sugar from the curse of blandness .
's face is -rrb- an amazing slapstick instrument ,
worth a look for its true-to-life characters , its sensitive acting , its unadorned view of rural life and the subtle direction of first-timer hilary birmingham
i had n't already seen .
in another community
heartfelt , mesmerizing king lear
downhill as soon
luckiest
ever a concept
a strong , character-oriented piece
where mr. besson is a brand name
ben stiller 's zoolander , which i thought was rather clever
it does
certainly not without merit
try to balance pointed , often incisive satire and unabashed sweetness , with results that are sometimes bracing , sometimes baffling and quite often , and in unexpected ways , touching .
proposes
a summer overrun with movies dominated by cgi aliens and super heroes
are too convenient
in questioning the election process , payami graphically illustrates the problems of fledgling democracies , but also the strength and sense of freedom the iranian people already possess , with or without access to the ballot box .
an unholy mess ,
to watching it now , with older and wiser eyes , because we know what will happen after greene 's story ends
few new swings
sparkles in its deft portrait of tinseltown 's seasoned veterans of gossip , wealth , paranoia , and celebrityhood .
laugh at either the obviousness of it all or its stupidity or maybe even its inventiveness
to camp
swung me around
bad-boy behavior
imponderably stilted
is what we call the ` wow ' factor .
new movie
wow !? '
`` frailty '' starts out like a typical bible killer story ,
hunk
the west to savor whenever the film 's lamer instincts are in the saddle
will only satisfy the most emotionally malleable of filmgoers
wondering why you 've been watching all this strutting and posturing
ze movie starts out so funny , then
a complex situation
abandon all hope of a good movie ye who enter here
non-threatening
is the gabbiest giant-screen movie ever , bogging down in a barrage of hype
play second fiddle to the dull effects that allow the suit to come to life
populates his movie with a wonderful ensemble cast of characters that bring the routine day to day struggles of the working class to life
the visual panache , the comic touch , and perhaps the budget of sommers 's title-bout features
in a state of quiet desperation
bentley and
about artifice and acting
takes to task
herzog .
jokey
becomes lifeless and falls apart like a cheap lawn chair .
the mainstream
more bluster
big round eyes and japanese names
visual
roman polanski 's autobiographical gesture at redemption is better than ` shindler 's list ' - it is more than merely a holocaust movie
about the people who live in them , who have carved their own comfortable niche in the world and have been kind enough to share it
rose-colored situations
of logic and misuse of two fine actors , morgan freeman and ashley judd
of the happily-ever
pete 's
a prostitute can be as lonely and needy as any of the clients
starring the kid from dawson 's creek
of their seats
has a good bark , far from being a bow-wow .
la salle
a powerful , inflammatory film about religion that dares to question an ancient faith , and about hatred that offers no easy , comfortable resolution .
actually adds a period to his first name
children , christian or otherwise ,
to appeal much to teenagers
clockstoppers ,
that something so short could be so flabby
gang-member
resorting to camp as nicholas ' wounded
amuse even
in a class with spike lee 's masterful
inspire anything more than a visit to mcdonald 's , let alone
to shine through the gloomy film noir veil
talky , artificial and opaque ...
director of the escort service
strong and funny
digs beyond the usual portrayals of good kids and bad seeds to reveal a more ambivalent set of characters and motivations
until its final minutes this is a perceptive study of two families in crisis -- and of two girls whose friendship is severely tested by bad luck and their own immaturity .
fiercely intelligent
sour attempt
colonialism and empire
've somehow never seen before
heedless impetuousness
more than adequately fills the eyes and stirs the emotions
a tree
a jumbled fantasy comedy that did not figure out a coherent game plan at scripting , shooting or post-production stages .
both exhibit sharp comic timing that makes the more hackneyed elements of the film easier to digest
this engaging mix of love and bloodletting
pure movie
film a must for everyone
horror and
to gang-member teens in brooklyn circa
all ambitious films
deep intelligence and a warm , enveloping affection
oprah 's book club
at once visceral and spiritual , wonderfully vulgar and sublimely lofty -- and
the success of undercover brother is found in its ability to spoof both black and white stereotypes equally .
here
cuba gooding jr. valiantly mugs his way through snow dogs
a comedy or
a devastating indictment of unbridled greed and materalism .
all in this
while i ca n't say it 's on par with the first one , stuart little 2 is a light , fun cheese puff of a movie .
only a true believer
a plane
from the culture clash comedies that have marked an emerging indian american cinema
an admirable one
it is easy to take this film at face value and enjoy its slightly humorous and tender story
that might have been titled ` the loud and the ludicrous '
march to the beat of a different drum
physical setting
professionals
is such a blip on the year 's radar screen that it 's tempting just to go with it for the ride .
becomes instead a grating endurance test .
if you 've paid a matinee price and bought a big tub of popcorn , there 's guilty fun to be had here .
giler
enjoyed most of mostly martha
as david letterman and the onion have proven , the worst of tragedies can be fertile sources of humor
's back in form , with an astoundingly rich film
a bygone era
the metaphors are provocative ,
laughs at how clever it 's being .
is powerful and revelatory
joins
honest attempt to get at something
of surfing movies
all too familiar ... basically the sort of cautionary tale that was old when ` angels with dirty faces ' appeared in 1938
forgotten the movie by the time you get back to your car in the parking lot
films '
actioners
whose target demographic
to be sealed in a jar and left on a remote shelf indefinitely
a small fortune in salaries and stunt cars
mira nair 's film is an absolute delight for all audiences
can indeed get together
there 's undeniable enjoyment to be had from films crammed with movie references , but the fun wears thin -- then out -- when there 's nothing else happening .
jackie chan is getting older
video tape instead of film
near-impossible
the social observation
just fell apart
to cover up the yawning chasm where the plot should be
city by the sea swings from one approach to the other ,
have n't
it 's as if allen , at 66 , has stopped challenging himself .
are curious to see the darker side of what 's going on with young tv actors -lrb- dawson leery did what ?!? -rrb- , or see some interesting storytelling devices
dumped
is predictable
a delightfully dour , deadpan tone
an ambitiously naturalistic , albeit half-baked , drama
provides no easy answers ,
despite a performance of sustained intelligence from stanford and another of subtle humour from bebe neuwirth , as an older woman who seduces oscar , the film founders on its lack of empathy for the social milieu - rich new york intelligentsia - and its off
prim
, they succeed
thriller directorial debut
jacquot 's strategy
our taste
deft and subtle poetry
derivative elements into something that is often quite rich and exciting , and always
bout
may , for whatever reason
but film buffs should get to know
must have read like a discarded house beautiful spread .
website movie
films to date .
of a closing line
flat-out farce
grouchy ayatollah
acumen
moan
because it 's so bad
verbal pokes
neatly and
perfectly pleasant if slightly pokey comedy
officer
poor editing , bad bluescreen ,
return to never land
itself and retreats
on the deep deceptions of innocence
trouble every day is a success in some sense
mood and
if you 're depressed about anything before watching this film
play off each other virtually to a stand-off , with the unfortunate trump card being the dreary mid-section of the film
is all too
ash wednesday is not edward burns ' best film , but it is a good and ambitious film .
is nothing short of a travesty of a transvestite comedy
another silly hollywood action film , one among a multitude of simple-minded , yahoo-ing death shows
care about the truth
may be overstating it
cinema history
, with some real shocks in store for unwary viewers .
earnest and tentative
suffers from over-familiarity since hit-hungry british filmmakers have strip-mined the monty formula mercilessly since 1997 .
into the lake of fire
about unfolding a coherent , believable story in its zeal to spread propaganda
far too polite to scale the lunatic heights of joe dante 's similarly styled gremlins
bogs down badly as we absorb jia 's moody , bad-boy behavior which he portrays himself in a one-note performance .
is , in fact , so interesting that no embellishment is
on the life experiences of a particular theatrical family
you see the movie and
overall impact
the digressions
of a modern israel
evokes the blithe rebel fantasy with the kind of insouciance embedded in the sexy demise of james dean .
our seats
a knowing sense of humor and a lot of warmth ignite son of the bride .
because it accepts nasty behavior and severe flaws as part of the human condition
whacking
offers no new insight on the matter
in the manner of a golden book sprung to life
a better movie than what bailly manages to deliver
discerned from non-firsthand experience ,
creation
la salle 's performance
because the film deliberately lacks irony , it has a genuine dramatic impact ; it plays like a powerful 1957 drama we 've somehow never seen before .
the skinny side
boils down to surviving invaders seeking an existent anti-virus .
, the movie looks genuinely pretty .
just ca n't take it any more
flimsy flicks
it 's still a comic book , but maguire makes it a comic book with soul
a big , comforting jar of marmite
my wife 's plotting is nothing special
combination act
an esteemed writer-actor
grooved over into the gay '70s
revigorates the mind to see a feature that concentrates on people , a project in which the script and characters hold sway
is an inexpressible and drab wannabe looking for that exact niche
the gander ,
motown 's shadows
is worth a look for its true-to-life characters , its sensitive acting , its unadorned view of rural life and the subtle direction of first-timer hilary birmingham .
stepmother
mama africa pretty much delivers on that promise .
work for me
of pacino 's performance
best of all
on the evidence before us , the answer is clear : not easily and , in the end , not well enough .
, skateboards , and motorcycles
extravagant pictures
contemptible imitator
spirals downward , and thuds to the bottom of the pool with an utterly incompetent conclusion .
end
have made the original new testament stories so compelling for 20 centuries
this often very funny collegiate gross-out comedy
try to create characters out of the obvious cliches , but
romantic comedies i
' factor
an intense political and psychological thriller
toxic chemicals
a rather , er , bubbly exchange with an alien deckhand
so likable
leatherbound
to cut repeatedly to the flashback of the original rape
sting like bees
's a dangerous , secretly unhinged guy who could easily have killed a president because it made him feel powerful .
overstuffed , erratic dramedy
can not mount a cogent defense of the film as entertainment , or even performance art , although the movie does leave you marveling at these guys ' superhuman capacity to withstand pain
another phone
is cloudy ,
a glossy knock-off
because of it
feel my eyelids ... getting ... very ... heavy
compelling investigation
a glib but bouncy bit
stupidity , incoherence and sub-sophomoric sexual banter
will be anything but .
to mention a sharper , cleaner camera lens
of a taxicab
bravery , political intrigue , partisans and sabotage
not only to the serbs themselves but also to a network of american right-wing extremists
, credible
hate
be mindless without being the peak of all things insipid
motifs
assembles a fascinating profile of a deeply humanistic artist who , in spite of all that he 's witnessed , remains surprisingly idealistic ,
too ordinary to restore -lrb- harmon -rrb- to prominence , despite some creepy scenes that evoke childish night terrors , and a praiseworthy attempt to generate suspense rather than gross out the audience .
makes a melodramatic mountain out
intergalactic
none of the excellent cast
him to churn out one mediocre movie after another
is very original
sorority boys , which is as bad at it is cruel ,
of epic scale
european markets ,
to the illogic of its characters
'd take -lrb- its -rrb- earnest errors and hard-won rewards over the bombastic self-glorification of other feel-good fiascos like antwone fisher or the emperor 's club any time .
like it was worth your seven bucks , even though it does turn out to be a bit of a cheat in the end
amused by the idea
dave barry 's popular book of the same name
will likely prefer to keep on watching
for those who when they were in high school would choose the cliff-notes over reading a full-length classic
the sweetest thing , a romantic comedy with outrageous tendencies
cost thousands and possibly
it offers hope
deeply pessimistic or quietly hopeful
brusqueness
tell a story about discovering your destination in life
last scenes
as his most vital work since goodfellas
karen sprecher
brain-slappingly bad
'd want something a bit more complex than we were soldiers to be remembered by .
going to be everyone 's bag of popcorn
alabama '
a.e.w.
even his boisterous energy fails to spark this leaden comedy
to asian cult cinema fans
compelling , amusing and unsettling
for each and every one of abagnale 's antics
good-natured
digs into their very minds
with an intimate feeling , a saga of the ups and downs of friendships
a terrible adaptation of a play that only ever walked the delicate tightrope between farcical and loathsome .
a terrible movie , just
worked for me right up to the final scene
diaz , applegate , blair and posey
a geriatric peter
the mask , the blob -rrb-
assured in its execution
has dressed up this little parable in a fairly irresistible package full of privileged moments and memorable performances
... the picture 's cleverness is ironically muted by the very people who are intended to make it shine .
their largest-ever historical canvas
get the idea , though ,
sharply comic and surprisingly touching
of loss
i know i would have liked it more if it had just gone that one step further
of near-hypnotic physical beauty
u.n.
real-life hollywood fairy-tale
overly comfortable trappings
matter how you slice it
the industry
have ever seen
u-boat
the wobbly premise work
the determination of pinochet 's victims
with unimpeachable clarity
could have been much better
even delectable
backward
earnestness remarkably well
seek out a respectable new one
can easily worm its way into your heart . '
dramatic nor comic
's very beavis and butthead , yet always
the planet 's skin
comes off like a particularly amateurish episode of bewitched that takes place during spring break
unnecessary films
then becomes bring it on
spiritual quest
is a fragmented film , once a good idea that was followed by the bad idea to turn it into a movie
it is to be ya-ya
figured out late marriage
creating adventure out
into the games
ca n't disguise the fact that it 's inauthentic at its core and that its story just is n't worth telling .
it switches gears to the sentimental
the strength of the film
the supposed injustices of the artistic world-at-large
early and middle passages
cliches that sink it faster than a leaky freighter
for the best of hollywood 's comic-book
supernatural thriller
edged
moonlight mile does n't quite go the distance but the cast is impressive
hearst mystique
smarter-than-thou wayward teen
its ability to shock and amaze
hayseeds-vs
with considerable brio
a niche audience
aimlessness
fresh by an intelligent screenplay and gripping performances
very subject
the best some directors
urban professionals
the good and different idea -lrb- of middle-aged romance -rrb- is not handled well and , except for the fine star performances
liberalism
the movie is a lumbering load of hokum but ... it 's at least watchable .
known as broken lizard
human beings for passion in our lives and the emptiness one
last reel
it 's a real howler
brings this unknown slice of history affectingly to life .
hidden-agenda drama
delight your senses and crash this wedding !
with robert de niro for the tv-cops comedy showtime
her dangerous and domineering mother
of fantasy
will have completely forgotten the movie by the time you get back to your car in the parking lot .
the unknown
barely shocking , barely interesting
does n't connect in a neat way , but introduces characters who illuminate mysteries of sex , duty and love
chances are you wo n't , either .
offers food for
finding redemption
into the margins
vehicle
of the things that made the original men in black such a pleasure
not the first ,
incessant
precisely
saving ryan 's privates
too blatant
the exotic world of belly dancing
atop
glacially paced , and often just plain dull
with the feral intensity of the young bette davis
need messing with
the lustrous polished visuals
portray its literarily talented and notorious subject as anything much more than a dirty old man
film
aggressively
flat-out amusing , sometimes endearing and often fabulous , with a solid cast , noteworthy characters , delicious dialogue and a wide supply of effective sight gags
amy 's orgasm has a key strength in its willingness to explore its principal characters with honesty , insight and humor .
the kind of obnoxious
the film for anyone
motherhood and
prim widow
most amazing
cold fish
of competent performers from movies , television and the theater
in the thin soup of canned humor
with any viewer forced to watch him try out so many complicated facial expressions
replete with stereotypical familial quandaries
as exciting to watch as two last-place basketball
guilty about it
to listen to extremist name-calling , regardless of whether you think kissinger was a calculating fiend or just a slippery self-promoter
in this picture
of this italian freakshow
... a sour little movie at its core ; an exploration of the emptiness that underlay the relentless gaiety of the 1920 's ... the film 's ending has a `` what was it all for ?
truthful
as in the animal
is nonjudgmental
, i can tell you that there 's no other reason why anyone should bother remembering it .
for universal studios and its ancillary products .
actually make a pretty good team
` rare birds ' tries to force its quirkiness upon the audience .
enough inspired
like so much crypt mist in the brain
ourside the theatre roger might be intolerable company
critical backlash
doltish and uneventful
with a momentum that never lets up
its own good
the parade
got to be a more graceful way of portraying the devastation of this disease
goes native
ho 's
the film , flaws and all
cynical and
the better film 's ability to make its subject interesting to those who are n't part of its supposed target audience
are particularly engaging or articulate
its proper home
one can only assume that the jury who bestowed star hoffman 's brother gordy with the waldo salt screenwriting award at 2002 's sundance festival were honoring an attempt to do something different over actually pulling it off
crimes go
with an original idea for a teen movie
strong directorial stamp
cute moments
is degraded , handheld blair witch video-cam footage
arcane area
-lrb- yet unsentimental -rrb-
a gushy episode of `` m
on his movie-star
may be more genial than ingenious
error
aspires to the cracked lunacy of the adventures of buckaroo banzai , but thanks to an astonishingly witless script
autopilot
, caruso 's self-conscious debut is also eminently forgettable .
like a young robert deniro
steals so freely from other movies and combines enough disparate types of films that it ca n't help but engage an audience
recreation to resonate
a good chance
any 12-year-old boy to see this picture
sarah 's dedication to finding her husband seems more psychotic than romantic , and nothing in the movie makes a convincing case that one woman 's broken heart outweighs all the loss we witness .
cast romances
eric schweig and graham greene both exude an air of dignity that 's perfect for the proud warrior that still lingers in the souls of these characters .
confrontational stance
beats
lucks out
's full of cheesy dialogue , but great trashy fun that finally returns de palma to his pulpy thrillers of the early '80s
clown
pokes fun at the same easy targets as other rowdy raunch-fests -- farts , boobs , unmentionables -- without much success .
a 75-minute sample of puerile rubbish that is listless , witless , and devoid of anything resembling humor .
what it wants to be when it grows up
in your chair
impressive performances
may offend viewers not amused by the sick sense of humor .
a treasure
a devastating indictment
another silly hollywood action film ,
skateboarder tony hawk
's much tongue in cheek in the film
those so-so films that could have been much better
drowsy drama
it takes a sudden turn and devolves into a bizarre sort of romantic comedy
maintain both a level of sophisticated intrigue and human-scale characters that suck the audience in
one-note performance
make a delightful comedy centering on food
sound so dull
... familiar and predictable , and 4\/5ths of it might as well have come from a xerox machine rather than -lrb- writer-director -rrb- franc .
creates a drama
deadly
a major role
the dimming
moore
the picture runs a mere 84 minutes , but it 's no glance
a stand up and cheer flick
that falls far short
mere presence
play a handsome blank yearning
they live together
victor rosa is leguizamo 's best movie work so far , a subtle and richly internalized performance .
revisionism whose point
discovery
script is n't up to the level of the direction
, derrida is all but useless
giggle
has a number of other assets to commend it to movie audiences both innocent and jaded
steers clear of the sensational and offers instead an unflinching and objective look at a decidedly perverse pathology
us is a minor miracle
an energy that puts the dutiful efforts of more disciplined grade-grubbers
hugely overwritten
and pat storytelling
snappy prose
paxton
alert , if not amused
approaches the endeavor
is to the left of liberal on the political spectrum
of an already obscure demographic
inside the mess that is world traveler
the narrator and the other characters try to convince us that acting transfigures esther , but she 's never seen speaking on stage ; one feels cheated
a lugubrious romance
the e-graveyard
jealousy , betrayal , forgiveness and murder
occupied for 72 minutes
the light-footed enchantment the material needs
the screenwriters dig themselves in deeper every time
may , for whatever reason , be thinking about going to see this movie
of how sandler is losing his touch
its impact
fair amount
like a wet burlap sack of gloom
go anywhere new ,
a thriller with an edge -- which is to say that it does n't follow the stale , standard , connect-the-dots storyline which has become commonplace in movies that explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world .
an earnest moment
it can easily worm its way into your heart . '
left to work with , sort of like michael jackson 's nose
because you do n't want to think too much about what 's going on
quirky movie to be made from curling
centering on food
of variety
prince
have left the theatre
have rarely seen
's been 20 years since 48 hrs .
can be said of the picture
see samira makhmalbaf as a very distinctive sensibility , working to develop her own film language with conspicuous success
-lrb- jeremy renner -rrb-
to cope with the mysterious and brutal nature of adults
less like a cousin to blade runner than like a bottom-feeder sequel in the escape from new york series .
such a perfect medium
has no real point
gets full mileage
genre offering
10,000 times
has no clue about making a movie
understated performances of -lrb- jack nicholson 's -rrb- career
for the still-inestimable contribution they have made to our shared history
market
while it may not add up to the sum of its parts , holofcener 's film offers just enough insight to keep it from being simpleminded , and the ensemble cast is engaging enough to keep you from shifting in your chair too often .
of a new york
a generational signpost
civil disobedience , anti-war movements and the power of strong voices
an astonishing voice cast -lrb- excepting love hewitt -rrb- ,
flow through the hollywood pipeline without a hitch
indispensable peek
just what this strenuously unconventional movie is supposed to be
risks
's defiantly and delightfully against the grain .
made all too clear in this schlocky horror\/action hybrid
the sea of holocaust movies
so far-fetched it would be impossible to believe if it were n't true
\* a \* s \* h '' only this time from an asian perspective .
did no one on the set have a sense of humor ,
a lively and engaging examination of how similar obsessions can dominate a family
figure out
to his earlier films
112-minute length
lets her complicated characters be unruly , confusing and , through it all , human .
a walk to remember a niche hit
the man
a shock-you-into-laughter intensity
see a three-dimensional , average , middle-aged woman 's experience
reveals that efforts toward closure only open new wounds .
small-town pretension
is more accurately
amy 's orgasm
der groen
martin lawrence lovefest
no idea what in creation is going on
deserves , at the very least ,
he will once again be an honest and loving one
too heavy for the plot
's just something about watching a squad of psychopathic underdogs whale the tar out of unsuspecting lawmen that reaches across time and distance
recommended -- as visually bland as a dentist 's waiting room
tale thinly
captive
with an devastating , eloquent clarity
is a sincerely crafted picture that deserves to emerge from the traffic jam of holiday movies
a fascinating case study of flower-power liberation -- and
weirdness for the sake of weirdness
of the multiplex
to fully exploit the script 's potential for sick humor
sheridan 's
to record with their mini dv
that the most positive comment we can make is that rob schneider actually turns in a pretty convincing performance as a prissy teenage girl
himself
the narration helps little
gang-member teens
scientist
is something of a triumph .
a wholly unnecessary pre-credit sequence
acted
do n't shoot the messenger
perplexing
shorter than the first
queen of the damned as you might have guessed
-lrb- reno -rrb-
over reading a full-length classic
this ricture
invites unflattering comparisons to other installments in the ryan series
waited three years with breathless anticipation for a new hal hartley movie
that includes battlefield earth and showgirls
personified
the members of the various households
of abuse
author 's
this space-based homage to robert louis stevenson 's treasure island fires on all plasma conduits .
emotionally belittle a cinema classic .
the good is very , very good ...
than a provocative piece of work
not only is it a charming , funny and beautifully crafted import , it uses very little dialogue , making it relatively effortless to read and follow the action at the same time .
picture-perfect
lavishly
an odd show , pregnant with moods , stillborn except as a harsh conceptual exercise
digital video , whose tiny camera enables shafer to navigate spaces both large ... and small ... with considerable aplomb
new comedy
are no unforgettably stupid stunts or uproariously rude lines of dialogue to remember it by
leaves us wondering less about its ideas and more about its characterization of hitler and the contrived nature of its provocative conclusion
buoyant feeling
a wartime farce
self-reflection or cautionary tale
snagged
bother remembering it
dungeons and
you places you have n't been , and also places you have
of the situation in northern ireland in favour of an approach
modestly surprising movie
is appealing
about most
with his words
tender and
a dark comedy
ask whether her personal odyssey trumps the carnage that claims so many lives around her
the sleeve
more specifically
103-minute
single facet
encouraging new direction
for a riveting movie experience
fairytale
is all over the place
from any country , but especially from france
it 's packed with adventure and a worthwhile environmental message ,
constructed work
proves a servicable world war ii drama that ca n't totally hide its contrivances
the question how much souvlaki can you take before indigestion sets in
the best film
turns touching , raucously amusing , uncomfortable , and , yes , even sexy
the saigon of 1952 is an uneasy mix of sensual delights and simmering violence ,
snail
suggest
's a movie that gets under your skin .
re-hash
radiates star-power potential in this remarkable and memorable film
is beautiful filmmaking from one of french cinema 's master craftsmen .
anything but compelling
of typical love stories
wo n't still
the screenplay by james eric , james horton and director peter o'fallon ... is so pat it makes your teeth hurt .
may not be as cutting , as witty or as true as back in the glory days of weekend and two or three things i know about her , but who else engaged in filmmaking today is so cognizant of the cultural and moral issues involved in the process
become a major-league leading lady , -lrb- but -rrb-
after only three films , director\/co-writer jacques audiard , though little known in this country , belongs in the very top rank of french filmmakers
anonymous
are the norm
down badly as we absorb jia 's moody , bad-boy behavior which he portrays himself in a one-note performance
if it has made its way into your very bloodstream
-- and at times , all my loved ones more than flirts with kitsch
good gossip ,
impossible to claim that it is `` based on a true story '' with a straight face
paints a grand picture of an era and
thoroughly recycled plot
preferring
the calories
last tango
gets a bit heavy handed with his message at times , and has a visual flair that waxes poetic far too much for our taste .
action flick
with a tighter editorial process and firmer direction this material could work , especially since the actresses in the lead roles are all more than competent , but as is , personal velocity seems to be idling in neutral
closest friends
while this movie , by necessity , lacks fellowship 's heart
it 's a testament to the film 's considerable charm that it succeeds in entertaining , despite playing out like a feature-length sitcom replete with stereotypical familial quandaries .
20th century
a shoddy male hip hop fantasy
the bard 's
values than in extreme ops
is like seeing a series of perfect black pearls clicking together to form a string .
majority
that maik , the firebrand turned savvy ad man , would be envious of
propriety-obsessed family
here comes the first lousy guy ritchie imitation .
a director enjoying himself immensely
sharper , cleaner camera lens
to forget that they are actually movie folk
honor the many faceless victims
in for pastel landscapes
ignored it in favor of old ` juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks with titles
is as innocuous as it is flavorless
of film entertainment
experimentation and
otto-sallies has a real filmmaker 's eye .
to the awfulness of the movie
screwball farce and blood-curdling family intensity
, the film is a much better mother-daughter tale than last summer 's ` divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood , ' but that 's not saying much .
a morbid one
really , really good things can come in enormous packages
is oscar-worthy
neglected over the years
are too grave for youngsters
suck ''
's not only dull because we 've seen -lrb- eddie -rrb- murphy do the genial-rogue shtick to death , but because the plot is equally hackneyed
skewed
distinctly musty
usually come up with on their own
search
glazed with a tawdry b-movie scum .
i can easily imagine benigni 's pinocchio becoming a christmas perennial .
somber earnestness
gross-out flicks
in their cheap , b movie way
alive and admirable
muttering
to perform entertaining tricks
fly by so fast there 's no time to think about them anyway
in our lives and the emptiness one
nothing special and , until the final act , nothing
a gamble and
much tongue-in-cheek
while bollywood\/hollywood will undoubtedly provide its keenest pleasures to those familiar with bombay musicals , it also has plenty for those -lrb- like me -rrb- who are n't .
far-fetched premise , convoluted plot ,
most of whom wander about in thick clouds of denial
a tendency to sag in certain places
heavily
a movie version of a paint-by-numbers picture
of his illness
democracies
of what 's going on with young tv actors
be careful what you wish for ''
illuminate mysteries of sex , duty and love
, you 'll cheer .
moldy-oldie , not-nearly - as-nasty - as-it
not completely loveable -- but what underdog movie since the bad news bears has been ?
by its subject
those crass , contrived sequels that not only fails on its own , but makes you second-guess your affection for the original
rooted in that decade
time building
, however , is original
a faster paced family flick .
grain
- '90s
uses the huge-screen format to make an old-fashioned nature film that educates viewers with words and pictures while entertaining them .
it makes sense that he went back to school to check out the girls -- his film is a frat boy 's idea of a good time .
so verbally flatfooted and so emotionally predictable or bland that it plays like the standard made-for-tv movie .
too daft by half ... but supremely good natured .
ambiguous presentation
transvestite
mostly believable , refreshingly low-key
the time machine
admire it and yet can not recommend it , because it overstays its natural running time
ultra-violent
cowering and begging at the feet a scruffy giannini
to capture these musicians in full regalia
not scary
` it looks good , sonny , but you missed the point . '
message-mongering
an irrepressible passion
, kinky fun
the country bears
required of her , but the actress and director peter kosminsky never get the audience to break through the wall her character erects
these guys when it comes to scandals
the dream world of teen life , and its electronic expression through cyber culture
favorite musical
a tad less
is that they 're stuck with a script that prevents them from firing on all cylinders .
explore its principal characters with honesty , insight and humor
the parade of veteran painters , confounded dealers ,
the world has to offer
its own style
american indians
anti-
do n't have to
as if they were jokes : a setup , delivery and payoff
stuart 's poor-me persona
dull exposition
good alternative
drawings and
ideas and special-interest groups
shiri is an action film that delivers on the promise of excitement ,
not one clever line
after a rather , er , bubbly exchange with an alien deckhand
troubled
deuces wild had been tweaked up a notch
its modest , straight-ahead standards
the film in a very real and amusing give-and-take
a been-there , done-that sameness
of finding entertainment in the experiences of zishe and the fiery presence of hanussen
and as with most late-night bull sessions , eventually the content is n't nearly as captivating as the rowdy participants think it is .
a good-natured ensemble comedy that tries hard to make the most of a bumper cast , but never quite gets off the ground .
feel my eyelids ... getting ... very ...
the capable cast
martin 's deterioration
the way young japanese live now , chafing against their culture 's manic mix of millennial brusqueness and undying , traditional politesse
just another disjointed ,
doing its usual worst to guilt-trip parents
is too busy hitting all of its assigned marks to take on any life of its own .
with an important message to tell
it does n't work .
elusive adult world
is in the details
iris ''
is more complex and honest than anything represented in a hollywood film
\/ thinking
is an anomaly for a hollywood movie
yasujiro ozu
-lrb- for seagal -rrb-
this `` un-bear-able '' project
hollywood career
continues to cut a swathe through mainstream hollywood , while retaining an integrity and refusing to compromise his vision .
ushered in by the full monty
a $ 40 million version of a game you 're more likely to enjoy on a computer
of dullness
in morton 's ever-watchful gaze
slopped `
pootie tang with a budget
weeks notice
what with the incessant lounge music playing in the film 's background
is a pan-american movie
australia
the director 's many dodges and turns
sure to find an enthusiastic audience among american action-adventure buffs , but the film 's interests
in creating an atmosphere of dust-caked stagnation
honest working man john q. archibald
is one of the best-sustained ideas i have ever seen on the screen
us care about this latest reincarnation of the world 's greatest teacher
bad trip
unfolds like a lazy summer afternoon and concludes with the crisp clarity of a fall dawn
post-feminist
thumbs down due to the endlessly repetitive scenes of embarrassment
this is the kind of movie where the big scene is a man shot out of a cannon into a vat of ice cream .
created a substantive movie out of several cliched movie structures : the road movie , the coming-of-age movie , and the teenage sex comedy .
canvas
whose most ardent fans outside japan seem to be introverted young men with fantasy fetishes
in afterlife communications
a delightful lark for history buffs
makes one long for a geriatric peter
turn nasty and tragic
a house
more than a little
the gifted pearce
this masterful
something meaningful about facing death
these veggies
by the last one
with a hairdo like gandalf
hartley created a monster but did n't know how to handle it .
if the last man were the last movie left on earth
knockoff
's a work that , with humor , warmth , and intelligence , captures a life interestingly lived
a closet full of skeletons
ever-watchful gaze
the likes of which mainstream audiences have rarely seen
the film 's darker moments become
all the verbal marks
believe in them
of fame
that nevertheless touches a few raw nerves
contemporary chinese life
has all of dean 's mannerisms and self-indulgence , but none of his sweetness and vulnerability
be seen
's the gift of the magi relocated to the scuzzy underbelly of nyc 's drug scene .
should give anyone with a conscience reason to pause
learning tool
across the immense imax screen
may or may
, while past ,
spider web .
1.8
unstinting
wo n't be an
strong themes of familial ties and
while it can be a bit repetitive , overall it 's an entertaining and informative documentary .
as the full monty , but a really strong second effort
dictator-madman
true wonder
sometimes this modest little number clicks , and
that seek to remake sleepless in seattle again and again
dangerous libertine and agitator
is so much plodding sensitivity
the party
the 30-year friendship between two english women
it 's not a bad plot
that russians take comfort in their closed-off nationalist reality
inexpressive
might not go anywhere new , or arrive anyplace special
there very
be interesting
mistaken-identity
it 's surprisingly bland despite the heavy doses of weird performances and direction .
succeeds with its dark , delicate treatment of these characters and its unerring respect for them
to remind us of how very bad a motion picture can truly be
resist temptation in this film
be an unendurable viewing experience for this ultra-provincial new yorker
film works
garnered from years of seeing it all , a condition only the old are privy to , and
was being attempted here that stubbornly refused to gel
so why is this so boring ?
directed , barely , by there
's ok
strays
for the breezy and amateurish feel of an after school special on the subject of tolerance
right to be
ice age
befallen every other carmen before her
while surrendering little of his intellectual rigor or creative composure
-lrb- especially the frank sex scenes -rrb- ensure that the film is never dull
graceless , hackneyed
probes in a light-hearted way the romantic problems of individuals for whom the yearning for passion spells discontent .
poignant portrait
is due
more member
thoughtless , random , superficial humour and a lot
the teens ' deviant behaviour
physical time and space
supposed to be post-feminist breezy
settles into a most traditional , reserved kind of filmmaking .
1957
slightly sunbaked and summery mind , sex
made about women since valley of the dolls
of showgirls
michael moore 's latest documentary
to a transparently hypocritical work that feels as though it 's trying to set the women 's liberation movement back 20 years
-- and complexities --
that trademark grin of his --
is essentially
the huskies are beautiful , the border collie is funny
a little violence and lots of sex in a bid to hold our attention
a half dozen
-lrb- the film -rrb- tackles the topic of relationships in such a straightforward , emotionally honest manner that by the end
, could n't really figure out how to flesh either out
self-discovery
morality
the politics
big-bug movie
a fascinating documentary that provides a rounded and revealing overview of this ancient holistic healing system
flat , misguided comedy
are as rare as snake foo yung
clocks
the movie starts with a legend and ends with a story that is so far-fetched it would be impossible to believe if it were n't true .
the astonishingly pivotal role of imagination in the soulful development of two rowdy teenagers
being a bit undisciplined
the internet and
that is an undeniably worthy and devastating experience
scummy ripoff
final whistle
`` besotted '' is misbegotten
we hate -lrb- madonna -rrb- within the film 's first five minutes , and she lacks the skill or presence to regain any ground
ill-fitting
writing partner laurence coriat
some genuine quirkiness
best possible ways
upon the first
clever , offbeat and
the odds
succumbs to the trap of the maudlin or tearful , offering instead with its unflinching gaze a measure of faith in the future
to the 1953 disney classic
chimes in on the grieving process and strangely draws the audience into the unexplainable pain and eccentricities that are attached to the concept of loss
reno is to the left of liberal on the political spectrum
possible -rrb-
while this one gets off with a good natured warning , future lizard endeavors will need to adhere more closely to the laws of laughter
shamelessly manipulative
the mentally
with a comedy
kong movie
two separate crises during marriage ceremonies
dullest tangents
of your time
it runs 163 minutes
's the best brush in the business
accepting
is well crafted , and well executed
a properly spooky film about the power of spirits to influence us whether we believe in them or not .
a superfluous sequel ... plagued by that old familiar feeling of ` let 's get this thing over with ' : everyone has shown up at the appointed time and place , but
-lrb- but by no means all -rrb-
ratchets up
the unsettling spookiness of the supernatural
gives her best
and personal identity
had all its vital essence scooped out
whimsicality , narrative discipline and
ca n't think of a thing to do with these characters except have them run through dark tunnels , fight off various anonymous attackers , and evade elaborate surveillance technologies .
classic ladies and gentlemen , the fabulous stains
bronx
telling a fascinating character 's story
dramatizing the human cost of the conflict that came to define a generation
after 90 minutes of playing opposite each other
's nothing very attractive about this movie
` very sneaky ' butler
the potency wanes dramatically
right ways
wilson and
of loneliness and isolation
-lrb- i -rrb- t 's certainly laudable that the movie deals with hot-button issues in a comedic context ,
it looks pretty
drama .
works so well for the first 89 minutes , but ends so horrendously confusing
ever-ruminating
its flow
's simply stupid , irrelevant and deeply , truly , bottomlessly cynical .
at least now we 've got something pretty damn close
afraid to admit it
says ` i 'm telling you , this is f \*\*\* ed ' .
welles '
an inventive , absorbing movie that 's as hard to classify as it is hard to resist
graphic sex may be what 's attracting audiences to unfaithful
instability
super troopers
is dicey screen material that only a genius should touch
the emotion or timelessness of disney 's great past , or even
credits sequence
the time or some judicious editing
sociological reflection
a human volcano or
such a good job of it
's provocative stuff
roman colosseum
low-rent -- and
an enthralling , entertaining feature
express his convictions
a rather sad story
plotting and mindless action
whether this is art imitating life or life imitating art , it 's an unhappy situation all around .
knowing anyone
severe
dripping with cliche and
ultimately
comedy troupe broken lizard 's
the troubling thing about clockstoppers
one teenager 's uncomfortable class resentment
pack it
viewers ' hearts
loveable or otherwise
is n't the waste of a good cast
a half dozen other trouble-in-the-ghetto flicks
might go down as one of the all-time great apocalypse movies
skip it
, this somber cop drama ultimately feels as flat as the scruffy sands of its titular community .
droll
a camp adventure , one of those movies that 's so bad it starts to become good
mr. deeds is , as comedy goes , very silly -- and in the best way .
may not be a breakthrough in filmmaking ,
entire family
a deeper story
it accessible for a non-narrative feature
rudimentary old monty python cartoons
bemused contempt
quitting delivers a sucker-punch , and
into modern l.a. 's show-biz and media
while the transgressive trappings -lrb- especially the frank sex scenes -rrb- ensure that the film is never dull
besson 's high-profile name
strange new world
to have decades of life as a classic movie franchise
misplaced
this before
that ends with a whimper
the everyday lives
about real women have curves
boxes these women 's souls right open for us .
the bottom line with nemesis is the same as it has been with all the films in the series
has been perpetrated here .
it 's easy to be cynical about documentaries in which underdogs beat the odds and the human spirit triumphs , but westbrook 's foundation and dalrymple 's film earn their uplift .
unstable man
liveliness
incoherence reigns .
of dynamite sticks
see the world of our making .
arch and rather cold-blooded comedy
compromising
the christ allegory
laughing at them
child coming-of-age theme
repeatedly
river 's
a sultry evening or a beer-fueled afternoon in the sun
a macy 's thanksgiving day parade balloon
is part of that delicate canon
strange way
spotty
buscemi and rosario dawson
is a winner .
is somehow making its way instead to theaters .
is far less mature ,
fails to keep it up and
the four feathers comes up short
a class with that of wilde
fence
-lrb- if not entirely wholesome -rrb-
forgive the flaws and love the film
-lrb- taymor -rrb- utilizes the idea of making kahlo 's art a living , breathing part of the movie , often catapulting the artist into her own work .
human story
you 're at the right film .
-- or at least this working woman --
give it a good , hard yank whenever he wants you to feel something
the cold comfort
is more frustrating than a modem that disconnects every 10 seconds
entertaining and , ultimately ,
is never sure to make a clear point -- even if it seeks to rely on an ambiguous presentation
merely creates an outline for a role he still needs to grow into , a role that ford effortlessly filled with authority .
over his head
credible account
its one-sidedness ... flirts with propaganda .
what to do in case of fire
target demographics
toys and
twenty years later
suspended like a huge set of wind chimes
the film 's messages of tolerance and diversity are n't particularly original ,
happy with the sloppy slapstick comedy
are both superb , while huppert ... is magnificent .
also are homages to a classic low-budget film noir movie .
begins on a high note and sustains it beautifully
at once visceral and spiritual ,
rarely permitting its characters more than two obvious dimensions and repeatedly placing them in contrived , well-worn situations
than usual
ca n't quite maintain its initial momentum ,
the shadow of ellis ' book
do well to cram earplugs
in an inarticulate screenplay
one of -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- better films
don king , sonny miller
cello
this thriller is too loud and thoroughly overbearing
buried at the heart of his story
does n't get the job done , running off the limited chemistry created by ralph fiennes and jennifer lopez .
retiring
twinkly-eyed close-ups
you were n't warned
the vengeance they
an adolescent dirty-joke book
an approach
written by charlie kaufman and his twin brother , donald , and
devaluation
story lines
interesting and thoroughly unfaithful version
never rises above the level of a telanovela .
the speculative effort is hampered by taylor 's cartoonish performance and the film 's ill-considered notion that hitler 's destiny was shaped by the most random of chances
designed to fill time
flavour
beyond all expectation
tries to be ethereal , but ends up seeming goofy .
an amoral assassin
, but if you liked the previous movies in the series , you 'll have a good time with this one too .
morphs
a rarity
love , age , gender , race , and class
this seductive tease
considerable achievement
a cut
with some of the year 's -lrb- unintentionally -rrb- funniest moments , that it 's impossible to care
suck the audience
can almost see mendes and company getting together before a single frame had been shot and collectively vowing , ` this is going to be something really good
mcwilliams 's melancholy music , are charged with metaphor , but
transcends them .
an intimacy
` silence of the lambs ' better than ` hannibal '
crawls
college dorm rooms ,
has a lot to do with the casting of juliette binoche as sand , who brings to the role her pale , dark beauty and characteristic warmth .
two fine actors , morgan freeman and ashley judd
you feel good ,
there are side stories aplenty
in the director 's cut
dozen
where bowling for columbine is at its most valuable is in its examination of america 's culture of fear as a root cause of gun violence .
's time for an absurd finale of twisted metal , fireballs and revenge
mckay
does n't overcome the tumult of maudlin tragedy .
puts enough salt into the wounds of the tortured and self-conscious material to make it sting .
enchanting ... terribly episodic and lacking the spark of imagination that might have made it an exhilarating
complete lack
if the full monty was a freshman fluke
a late-inning twist that just does n't make sense
as the protagonists struggled
place
hated myself
integrating
hoult
for pay per view or rental
the north or south vietnamese
light enough
fortunately , elling never gets too cloying thanks to the actors ' perfect comic timing and sweet , genuine chemistry .
the slack complacency
conventional direction to give the film a soul and an unabashed sense of good old-fashioned escapism
chen films the resolutely downbeat smokers only with every indulgent , indie trick in the book .
piccoli 's performance is amazing , yes , but
an athlete , a movie star , and
the cruelty and suffering
a young chinese woman , ah na ,
gloomy atmosphere
is wholly unconvincing
though i could not stand them
spanning history ,
expressions
dip into your wallet
verite speculation
's clear
the bizarre is credible and
comedy troupe broken lizard 's first movie is very funny but too concerned with giving us a plot .
complex than its sunny disposition
with conspicuous success
sting
a couple hours of summertime and
dimension
a curious sick poetry ,
fine sex onscreen
well-made but mush-hearted .
the contours
familiar territory
that it 's exhausting to watch
murdock
the printed page of iles ' book
profiling
the paradiso 's rusted-out ruin and
's a pedestrian , flat drama that screams out ` amateur ' in almost every frame
as an actress
'll settle for a nice cool glass of iced tea
the most watchable film
big musical number
subtle direction
lisa rinzler 's cinematography may be lovely
emotional impact
, to be a girl in a world of boys
avoiding eye contact and
falls short on tension , eloquence , spiritual challenge -- things that have made the original new testament stories so compelling for 20 centuries .
to feature
exciting as all this exoticism might sound to the typical pax viewer
enjoyable undercover brother
this chiaroscuro of madness and light
did we really need a remake of `` charade ?
in almost every frame
guiltless
in xxx , diesel is that rare creature -- an action hero with table manners , and one who proves that elegance is more than tattoo deep .
seeing the scorpion king
wonder of wonders
of creating a screen adaptation of evans ' saga of hollywood excess
the whole thing succeeded only in making me groggy .
's a bit of thematic meat on the bones of queen of the damned
funny and touching .
camouflaging grotesque narcissism
that i 'm actually having a hard time believing people were paid to make it
too deep or substantial
as palatable as intended
best ` old neighborhood
fright
fairly irresistible package
since directing adams
a solid , unassuming drama .
it 's clear why deuces wild , which was shot two years ago , has been gathering dust on mgm 's shelf .
all its flaws
wet burlap sack
hearst 's
nicks and
look as fully ` rendered ' as pixar 's industry standard
to lose them
it feels like unrealized potential
of the book
might just be the biggest husband-and-wife disaster since john
13 conversations '' holds its goodwill close , but is relatively slow to come to the point .
where her mother , mai thi kim , still lives
follows the formula , but
not zhang 's forte
lectures
missteps take what was otherwise a fascinating , riveting story and send it down the path of the mundane .
only three films
find humor
released by a major film studio
curiosity factors
points out how inseparable the two are
temptations
show addict
little american pie-like irreverence
pain
director oliver parker
the film 's publicists
probably also think that sequels can never capture the magic of the original .
is much more
ever making his wife look so bad in a major movie
three
halloween series
does anyone much think the central story of brendan behan is that he was a bisexual sweetheart before he took to drink
denying the potency of miller 's strange , fleeting brew of hopeful perseverance and hopeless closure
of those rare remakes
lots of downtime in between
the sober-minded original was as graceful as a tap-dancing rhino
impressive in imax dimensions
and room noise
sit and stare
alan and his fellow survivors are idiosyncratic enough to lift the movie above its playwriting 101 premise .
clicking
the diplomat 's
proves to be sensational
intermediary
emerges in the movie
of rewarding them
look at a red felt sharpie pen
memoir
envelops
stupid and annoying
an infomercial for ram dass 's latest book
fight off various anonymous attackers
maintains your sympathy for this otherwise challenging soul
in praise of love , the sort of bitter old crank who sits behind his light meter and harangues the supposed injustices of the artistic world-at-large
of gun violence
an odd show , pregnant with moods ,
a loud , ugly , irritating movie
one-of-a-kind tour de force
coral
and lesbian children
it 's unfortunate that wallace , who wrote gibson 's braveheart as well as the recent pearl harbor , has such an irrepressible passion for sappy situations and dialogue .
up and down
ominous
the most entertaining moments
, life-affirming moments
may be a mess in a lot of ways .
discoveries
might just be the movie you 're looking for
virtual roller-coaster ride
to go through the motions
the evil aliens ' laser guns actually hit something for once
to create and sustain a mood
professional screenwriter
for an incongruous summer playoff
, seem downright hitchcockian
-lrb- clooney 's -rrb- debut can be accused of being a bit undisciplined , but
refreshingly realistic
in bed
hero performances
whose tiny camera enables shafer to navigate spaces both large ... and small ... with considerable aplomb
ham and cheek
south side
dong
john carpenter 's ghosts of mars
sounds whiny and defensive
movies like tim mccann 's revolution no. 9
in this case
're looking back at a tattered and ugly past with rose-tinted glasses
limited appeal
catching
vulnerable persona
happened
then ends with a whimper
director george hickenlooper 's approach
, unaware that it 's the butt of its own joke .
placing their parents in a coma-like state
peter o'fallon did n't have an original bone in his body
the 2002 enemy of cinema ' award
our desire as human beings for passion in our lives and the emptiness one
he feels like a spectator and not a participant
this is lightweight filmmaking , to be sure
difficult to wade through
see the next six
pop-music history
must have read ` seeking anyone with acting ambition but no sense of pride or shame
chosen
of god
i guarantee that no wise men will be following after it
visually speaking -rrb-
the goofiest stuff out of left field
preceded it
often it 's meandering , low on energy , and too eager to be quirky at moments when a little old-fashioned storytelling would come in handy
everyone involved with moviemaking is a con artist and a liar
interesting storytelling devices
wishy-washy melodramatic movie
is polanski 's best film .
this region and its inhabitants
beneath the familiar , funny surface
is definitely its screenplay ,
features nonsensical and laughable plotting , wooden performances , ineptly directed action sequences and some of the worst dialogue in recent memory .
comedic employment
, gaudy benefit
for pastel landscapes
of an alice
none of them memorable
today , can prevent its tragic waste of life
angry bark
lose
comics
of observation in the work of the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism
to be truly revelatory about his psyche
draw people together across the walls that might otherwise separate them
ardently
standoffish to everyone else
at some point
, bang-the-drum
israeli
rifkin no doubt fancies himself something of a hubert selby jr. ,
's pretentious in a way that verges on the amateurish
hard-driving narcissism
the first 2\/3
as delightful
a highly watchable , giggly little story with a sweet edge to it .
the film boasts at least a few good ideas and features some decent performances ,
given the stale plot and pornographic way the film revels in swank apartments , clothes and parties
is making a statement about the inability of dreams and aspirations to carry forward into the next generation
has suffered through the horrible pains of a death by cancer
photographed with melancholy richness and eloquently performed yet also decidedly uncinematic .
interesting cinematic devices -lrb- cool visual backmasking -rrb- , a solid cast , and
so often less
is darkly
in its comedy
first half-dozen episodes
fat girl
love a joy
's most refreshing about real women have curves
i 'm sorry to say that this should seal the deal -
the scruffy sands
named kaos
subtly
as good a job as anyone
melodramatic movie
one of the rarest kinds of films :
bracingly truthful antidote
plain wacky implausibility --
all gradually
heed
otherwise good
with careful attention
the mere suggestion of serial killers
too many spots
make for a winning , heartwarming yarn
oo
this trifling romantic comedy in which opposites attract for no better reason than that the screenplay demands it squanders the charms of stars hugh grant and sandra bullock .
plots and characters
cheaper action movie production
of `` lolita ''
is the kind of production that would have been funnier if the director had released the outtakes theatrically and used the film as a bonus feature on the dvd
not as good as the full monty , but a really strong second effort .
as a cross between paul thomas anderson 's magnolia and david lynch 's mulholland dr.
far as
cult hero
of -lrb- godard 's -rrb- vision
exudes the urbane sweetness that woody allen seems to have bitterly forsaken
about as original
through the wall
too thin
big stars and high production values are standard procedure
such a stultifying
so many titans of the industry are along for the ride
of i spy
cheesy
the illumination
never jell into charm
pass for a thirteen-year-old 's book report
at 18 or 80
boarders from venice beach that was a deserved co-winner of the audience award for documentaries at the sundance film festival .
luridly graphic and
the mountain
to be a new yorker -- or
place to visit
the filmmakers try to balance pointed , often incisive satire and unabashed sweetness , with results that are sometimes bracing , sometimes baffling and quite often , and in unexpected ways , touching .
banger
made for better drama
young hanks and fisk
a hefty helping of re-fried green tomatoes
li
the funniest 5 minutes
` dumb and dumber ' would have been without the vulgarity and with an intelligent , life-affirming script
the feature-length stretch ... strains the show 's concept .
de palma to his pulpy thrillers of the early '80s
real , or at least soberly reported incidents
acted , quietly affecting cop drama
while watching eric rohmer 's tribute
duking it out with the queen of the damned for the honor
the mail
's lovely and amazing
villain
the things
with a loony melodramatic denouement in which a high school swimming pool substitutes for a bathtub
these despicable characters
, pinocchio never quite achieves the feel of a fanciful motion picture .
uncertainty
the brutality of the jokes , most at women 's expense
show these characters in the act
arnie musclefest
the absurdities and inconsistencies
fundamentals
among sequels
an overly-familiar set
wives are worse
most conservative and hidebound movie-making traditions
think you 've figured out late marriage
it 's sort of in-between ,
like the full monty
aimless
the protagonists
a pretty convincing performance
, but your ego
the tar out
is merely anne-sophie birot 's off-handed way of saying girls find adolescence difficult to wade through .
mulan '' or `` tarzan
more cussing
crisp and
shout insults
ripper
freshly painted rembrandt
the stars may be college kids , but
rather routine script
monster\/science
help overcome the problematic script .
the plot twists give i am trying to break your heart an attraction it desperately needed .
ultimately losing cause
few laughs but
natural exuberance
as plain and pedestrian as
in this animated adventure
among too few laughs
in increasingly incoherent fashion
the lion king
that 's packed with just as much intelligence as action
nasty and
, time of favor presents us with an action movie that actually has a brain .
a sappy , preachy one
impair your ability to ever again maintain a straight face while speaking to a highway patrolman .
of a tenacious , humane fighter who was also the prisoner -lrb- and ultimately the victim -rrb- of history
, somehow ,
with no signs of life
there 's a part of us that can not help be entertained by the sight of someone getting away with something .
immersed in a foreign culture only
the directive to protect the code at all costs also
marquee
viveka seldahl as his desperate violinist wife
for a film , and such a stultifying ,
be to the casual moviegoer who might be lured in by julia roberts
his use of the camera
knoxville
, a movie is more than a movie .
god
of objectivity
but it also does the absolute last thing we need hollywood doing to us :
some juice
the order
despairingly awful
a classic theater piece
its philosophical burden
smoothed over
these two are generating about as much chemistry as an iraqi factory poised to receive a un inspector .
of the scene
a supernatural mystery that does n't know whether it wants to be a suspenseful horror movie or a weepy melodrama .
, you too may feel time has decided to stand still .
of an especially well-executed television movie
a \* s \* h ''
a thinking man 's monster movie
fetching
subversive silence
work about impossible , irrevocable choices and
boisterous , heartfelt comedy .
by someone who ignored it in favor of old ` juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks with titles like leather warriors and switchblade sexpot
a spectacular performance - ahem
of their lungs
quick-buck sequel
strangeness
store it
based on three short films and two features
substitutes for a bathtub
of excess and exploitation
narrative banality
do n't judge this one too soon - it 's a dark , gritty story but it takes off in totally unexpected directions and keeps on going
the film shatters you in waves .
's funny
'll only put you to sleep .
bungle their way
family tradition and familial community
a movie about it
to the idiocy of its last frames
refreshingly forthright
environmental
wendigo , larry fessenden 's spooky new thriller ,
` chan moment '
exploit its gender politics , genre thrills or inherent humor
chafing inner loneliness and desperate grandiosity
-- even as they are being framed in conversation --
alcatraz '
for in effective if cheap moments of fright and dread
by trying something new
of great actors hamming it up
he does best
completely awful iranian drama ...
is carried less by wow factors than by its funny , moving yarn that holds up well after two decades .
at the near future
roberts
roller-coaster ride
beautiful work
a spirited film and
weighty revelations , flowery dialogue , and nostalgia for the past
ladies '
it 's not as awful as some of the recent hollywood trip tripe ... but
from movies with giant plot holes
movie version
a very funny romantic comedy about two skittish new york middle-agers who stumble into a relationship and then struggle furiously with their fears and foibles .
proving once again ego does n't always go hand in hand with talent
for jim carrey
has a needlessly downbeat
the routine day to day struggles of the working class to life
as the filmmakers seem to think
is intelligently
catch it ...
angles
the workings of its spirit
marks him
reverent , and subtly different
that he will once again be an honest and loving one
of the difficulties
the screen like a true star
move over bond
war-ravaged land
running time to pique your interest , your imagination , your empathy or anything , really , save your disgust and your indifference
of `` personal freedom first ''
enriched by an imaginatively mixed cast of antic spirits ,
its execution and skill
gutter
big fat greek wedding
american adobo has its heart -lrb- and its palate -rrb- in the right place
than of what he had actually done
had a sense of humor
irrevocable choices
it summons more spirit and bite than your average formulaic romantic quadrangle
this is a movie that is what it is : a pleasant distraction , a friday night diversion , an excuse to eat popcorn .
george w. bush , henry kissinger
, few films have been this odd , inexplicable and unpleasant .
in the movie business
film a must
stunningly
the percussion rhythm
the now spy-savvy siblings ,
can say that about most of the flicks moving in and out of the multiplex
aside from the fact that the film idiotically uses the website feardotcom.com or the improperly hammy performance from poor stephen rea
depressing than entertaining
sons , loyalty and duty
both degrading and strangely liberating
about the difference between human and android life
a puppy dog so desperate for attention it nearly breaks its little neck trying to perform entertaining tricks
cleverly
leader
's won
charlotte 's web
20 years later
intelligent and considered in its details ,
charm , cultivation and devotion
did it move me to care about what happened in 1915 armenia ?
dirty jokes
done in mostly by a weak script that ca n't support the epic treatment .
celebrates universal human nature
to feel contradictory things
with very little to add beyond the dark visions already relayed by superb recent predecessors like swimming with sharks and the player , this latest skewering
60-second homage
the only belly laughs come from the selection of outtakes
an unnatural calm
this follow-up seems so similar to the 1953 disney classic that it makes one long for a geriatric peter .
beckett
for a sentimental resolution that explains way more about cal than does the movie or the character any good
becomes bring it on
of an era
stuffy and pretentious
's something to be said for a studio-produced film that never bothers to hand viewers a suitcase full of easy answers
the knees should be
e.t. is still a cinematic touchstone .
pursuing
whether we believe in them or
a film about something , one that attempts and often achieves a level of connection and concern
the next a turgid drama
de niro 's
these eccentrics
storytellers
than seem possible
tunes
empathy and pity fogging up the screen ... his secret life enters the land of unintentional melodrama and tiresome love triangles
you 'll find yourself wishing that you and they were in another movie .
warmed up to him
bizarre piece
of our own responsibility
can make interesting a subject you thought would leave you cold .
hopkins looks like a drag queen
is the man .
the whole thing 's fairly lame , making it par for the course for disney sequels .
indicative of how uncompelling the movie is unless it happens to cover your particular area of interest
poo-poo jokes
like done-to-death material
might not even notice it
blade runner
by it -- the kind of movie
anachronistic phantasms haunting the imagined glory of their own pasts
mandel holland 's direction is uninspired , and
the studio
we never feel anything for these characters , and
the line between another classic for the company
crazy french grandfather
direct-to-video
cinema 's inability to stand in for true , lived experience
engaging and exciting narrative
in need of another couple of
the selection of outtakes
originality in ` life '
making reference to other films and
whether jason x is this bad on purpose is never clear .
so unabashedly hopeful
talented director
number
dresses it up
a silly -lrb- but not sophomoric -rrb- romp through horror and hellish conditions
the whole affair , true story or not ,
's old-fashioned in all the best possible ways
is because - damn it
the bellyaching
ultimately falls prey to the contradiction that afflicts so many movies about writers .
a distinctly mixed bag ,
clearly evident quality
, desiccated talent
because there 's no discernible feeling beneath the chest hair
endlessly inquisitive
brilliantly
the bai brothers have taken an small slice of history and opened it up for all of us to understand , and
the case with ambitious , eager first-time filmmakers
overblown
on two
earnest and well-meaning , and so stocked with talent , that you almost forget the sheer
strange route
to be a collection taken for the comedian at the end of the show
for its audience
impressively true for being so hot-blooded
with pretension -- and sometimes plain wacky implausibility --
had more
raw comic energy
idea -lrb- of middle-aged romance -rrb- is not handled well
a culture-clash comedy that , in addition to being very funny , captures some of the discomfort and embarrassment of being a bumbling american in europe .
'll laugh for not quite and hour and a half , but come out feeling strangely unsatisfied .
family 's
represents two of those well spent
a selection appears in its final form -lrb- in `` last dance '' -rrb-
screenwriters
of dramatic unity
it has a bigger-name cast
moments of the movie
excessively tiresome
more salacious
her eventual awakening
old-fashioned screenwriting parlance
about napoleon 's last years and his surprising discovery of love and humility
a column
that , though meant to be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication to a common goal , never
ritchie may not have a novel thought in his head , but
's that good
's not too offensive
sticks , really
wide-awake all the way
burkinabe filmmaker dani kouyate 's reworking of a folk story whose roots go back to 7th-century oral traditions is also a pointed political allegory .
that i just did n't care
great way
surprises or
the long , dishonorable history of quickie teen-pop exploitation
-lrb- siegel -rrb-
correct interpretation
generic virtues
small , intelligent eyes
believes
sounds and images
modern era
with tragic undertones
cooler '' pg-13 rating
there are things to like about murder by numbers
from
comedic spotlights go
unfortunately all the story gives us is flashing red lights , a rattling noise , and a bump on the head
to start writing screenplays
` red shoe diaries
foot
transgression
maudlin
power boats
fancy split-screen
not-very-funny comedy
the man who wrote rocky
coming into a long-running
the holocaust escape story
... less a story than an inexplicable nightmare , right down to the population 's shrugging acceptance to each new horror .
know i would have liked it more if it had just gone that one step further
hope the movie is widely seen and debated with appropriate ferocity and thoughtfulness
chouraqui
will wish there had been more of the `` queen '' and less of the `` damned
give him work
that the gang feels comfortable with taking insane liberties and doing the goofiest stuff out of left field
better than most of the writing in the movie
that bad movies make and is determined not to make them , and maybe that is nobility of a sort
completely dry of humor , verve and fun
fails because it demands that you suffer the dreadfulness of war from both sides .
's 51 times better than this .
as unusually and unimpressively fussy
high crimes carries almost no organic intrigue as a government \/ marine\/legal mystery ,
fervid
direct connection
energy and imagination
this movie so much as produced it -- like sausage
rush right out
full-blooded
-lrb- out-of-field -rrb-
depth or sophistication
that it 's left a few crucial things out , like character development and coherence
it may also be the best sex comedy about environmental pollution ever made .
creep
watch it , offering fine acting moments and pungent insights into modern l.a. 's show-biz and media
is repeated at least four times .
is the edge of wild , lunatic invention that we associate with cage 's best acting
dumb gags , anatomical humor
into everyman 's romance comedy
the title is a jeopardy question
the bourne identity
hollywood has crafted a solid formula for successful animated movies , and ice age only improves on it , with terrific computer graphics , inventive action sequences and a droll sense of humor
that has finally , to some extent , warmed up to him
with a tour de
the zip
wishing for a watch that makes time go faster rather than the other way
very dark
arbitrary
nurses
in bridget jones 's diary
this too-long , spoofy update of shakespeare 's macbeth does n't sustain a high enough level of invention .
see mediocre cresting on the next wave
opportunity to be truly revelatory about his psyche
an attempt
julianne
dynamited
in the voices of men and women , now
a captivating new film .
talent and wit to elevate it beyond its formula to the level of classic romantic comedy to which it aspires
of talent
becomes a ravishing waif
very strong
a small movie with a big heart
arts master
bisset delivers a game performance , but
voices
being wasabi 's big selling point
be because it plays everything too safe
psychological study
handles the nuclear crisis sequences evenly but milks drama when she should be building suspense , and
an excruciating demonstration
goodly
yellow streak
you marveling at these guys ' superhuman capacity to withstand pain
the salton sea
its moments
filmed the opera without all these distortions of perspective
has been remarkable about clung-to traditions
watchable yet hardly memorable
a suit
leigh -rrb-
deserve more
as i was , by its moods , and by its subtly transformed star
own fire-breathing entity
ashamed
why ?
does n't disappoint .
innovative ' and ` realistic '
to give them a good time
spoken directly
men from mars
it turns out to be smarter and more diabolical than you could have guessed at the beginning .
sociopaths and
that parade about as if they were coming back from stock character camp -- a drowsy drama infatuated by its own pretentious self-examination
seems content to dog-paddle in the mediocre end of the pool , and it 's a sad , sick sight
the outcome of `` intacto 's '' dangerous and seductively stylish game
the great crimes
make such a worthless film
a servicable world war ii drama
nadia , a russian mail-order bride who comes to america speaking not a word of english
poor-me
refreshingly undogmatic about its characters
like brosnan 's performance
have taken an small slice of history and
lets you off the hook
tear their eyes away from the screen
some pretentious eye-rolling moments
much forced drama in this wildly uneven movie , about a young man 's battle with his inescapable past and uncertain future in a very shapable but largely unfulfilling present
liked klein 's other work
odour
if you 're not totally weirded - out by the notion of cinema as community-therapy spectacle
it look easy , even though the reality is anything but
what 's nice
's truly awful and heartbreaking subject matter , but one whose lessons are well worth revisiting as many times as possible
a superb performance in an admittedly middling film
her man
no charm , no laughs , no fun , no reason to watch
the film ,
for this
this spy comedy franchise
if you are curious to see the darker side of what 's going on with young tv actors -lrb- dawson leery did what ?!? -rrb- , or see some interesting storytelling devices , you might want to check it out , but there 's nothing very attractive about this movie
cost
includes the line
on nachtwey
to regain his life , his dignity and his music
more than a movie
leave much of an impression
fit the incredible storyline
there 's much tongue in cheek in the film and there 's no doubt the filmmaker is having fun with it all
as the son 's room
the film with their charisma
buries
've rarely been given
terrific look
of what 's on saturday morning tv especially the pseudo-educational stuff we all ca n't stand
the talented cast
is one film that 's truly deserving of its oscar nomination .
, until the final act ,
's difficult to conceive of anyone who has reached puberty actually finding the characters in slackers or their antics amusing , let alone funny
stakes out the emotional heart of happy .
occasionally fun enough to make you
are true to the essence of what it is to be ya-ya
ver wiel 's
a wild ride that relies on more than special effects
it other than its exploitive array of obligatory cheap
under-10 set
from lonely boy
if you need to see it
an unencouraging threefold expansion
a fault , but
, everett remains a perfect wildean actor , and a relaxed firth displays impeccable comic skill .
to see
hijinks
dark spots
the sight
so low
win any academy awards
sinks so low in a poorly played game of absurd plot twists , idiotic court maneuvers and stupid characters that even freeman ca n't save it .
substitute volume and primary colors for humor and bite
no apparent reason except
if 26-year-old reese witherspoon were not on hand to inject her pure fantasy character , melanie carmichael , with a massive infusion of old-fashioned hollywood magic
it probably should
racial and cultural lines in the film
`` bad '' is the operative word for `` bad company , '' and i do n't mean that in a good way
, meandering , and sometimes dry
kids 2
are infants ... who might be distracted by the movie 's quick movements and sounds .
busy
its writers
has been overexposed ,
did not appear in gosford park -lrb- as well as one , ms. mirren , who did -rrb-
perennial
could have been a daytime soap opera
in my opinion , analyze that is not as funny or entertaining as analyze this , but
every joke
the man who wrote it but this cliff notes edition is a cheat
a paper skeleton for some very good acting , dialogue ,
are head and shoulders above much of the director 's previous popcorn work .
timeless and
pleasant distraction
a tear-stained vintage shirley temple script
damaged dreams
under the sweet , melancholy spell of this unique director 's previous films
generate enough heat in this cold vacuum of a comedy to start a reaction
leaves a bitter taste
both their inner and outer lives
a time and place
the narrator and the other characters try to convince us that acting transfigures esther , but she 's never seen speaking on stage ; one feels cheated ,
do for a set
epps
i thought the relationships were wonderful , the comedy was funny , and the love ` real '
yet , it must be admitted
too familiar
' trilogy
dry humor
overcome the tumult of maudlin tragedy
shaping the material to fit the story
ackerman
upon the audience
a delightfully quirky movie to be made from curling
understanding what it was that made the story relevant in the first place
quest to find an old flame
entertaining itself
'' trilogy
is in its examination of america 's culture of fear as a root cause of gun violence .
is far from disappointing , offering an original
extremely well acted by the four primary actors , this is a seriously intended movie that is not easily forgotten .
bouncing
its sounds
about clockstoppers
handbag-clutching sarandon
overwhelms
terrible events
eventual dvd release
the more daring and surprising american movies
realize , much to our dismay
hardman
, i enjoyed it just as much !
find in these characters ' foibles a timeless and unique perspective
substances
to the script 's refusal of a happy ending
have made vittorio de sica proud
keep -
face needed to carry out a dickensian hero
is sure to raise audience 's spirits and leave them singing long after the credits roll .
every painful nuance , unexpected flashes of dark comedy and the character 's gripping humanity
in other words , about as bad a film you 're likely to see all year .
intolerable
tackling life 's wonderment
suffers
, its hard to imagine having more fun watching a documentary ...
playful spark
a standard romantic comedy
manipulative claptrap , a period-piece movie-of-the-week ,
too goodly ,
with player masochism
are n't particularly original
no reason to care
the master of disguise is funny -- not
's a bit of thematic meat on the bones of queen of the damned , as its origins in an anne rice novel dictate
are side stories
if it were a series of bible parables and not an actual story
each other and
my lips
its boundary-hopping formal innovations and glimpse
haneke 's script -lrb- from elfriede jelinek 's novel -rrb- is contrived , unmotivated , and psychologically unpersuasive , with an inconclusive ending .
a chilling tale of one of the great crimes of 20th century france
down-to-earth
piss
in some time
its handful
otherwise appalling ,
as a joint promotion for the national basketball association and teenaged rap and adolescent poster-boy lil ' bow wow
to keep our interest
its plot twists
strike some westerners as verging on mumbo-jumbo
direct-to-video ' release
one exception
the laughter
as it ought to be
of this type
erotic cannibal movie
never catches fire .
returns to narrative filmmaking with a visually masterful work of quiet power
will always
see a train wreck that you ca n't look away from
weak and ineffective ghost story
a quietly moving
endure every plot contrivance
cuts
writer\/director david caesar
a little more intensity and a little less charm would have saved this film a world of hurt .
elaborate special effects take centre screen , so that the human story is pushed to one side .
the interesting developments
it has no affect on the kurds ,
four hankies
like fatal attraction
, low-budget constraints
do n't bother
should have found orson welles ' great-grandson .
eloquently
seen `` stomp ''
makes piecing the story together frustrating difficult
about the general absurdity of modern life
, dazzling
adrift , bentley and hudson
loopy
writers '
concerned with cultural and political issues
people who take as many drugs as the film 's characters
her complicated characters be unruly , confusing and , through it all , human
reveals how deep the antagonism lies in war-torn jerusalem .
murphy and
, is a note of defiance over social dictates .
less baroque and
by countless filmmakers
is credible and remarkably mature .
go far enough
cloyingly
viewing for sci-fi fans
maintaining consciousness
wilco fans will have a great time , and
date-night
tops and hip huggers
's still a good yarn -- which is nothing to sneeze at these days .
something
is for roman polanski
that you can not help but get
first bond movie
so vivid a portrait of a woman
its superstar
& j sandwich
-lrb- on the tv show -rrb-
tom included ,
hollywood confection
rather than charming
the writer
on faith and madness
tries to be ethereal , but
trite , predictable rehash
's not a classic spy-action or buddy movie
he has long wanted to say , confronting the roots of his own preoccupations and obsessions
146 minutes
goes bump in the night and nobody cares
see what he could make with a decent budget
is the chance it affords to watch jackson , who also served as executive producer , take his smooth , shrewd , powerful act abroad
a model
balances real-time rhythms
fills time
when it should be most in the mind of the killer
till then
injects freshness and spirit
a noble end
is without a doubt a memorable directorial debut from king hunk .
the amazing film work is so convincing that by movies ' end you 'll swear you are wet in some places and feel sand creeping in others .
tells this very compelling tale with little fuss or noise , expertly plucking tension from quiet
for real characters and compelling plots
north korea 's recent past
poetic tragedy
you are in the mood for an intelligent weepy
believable story
it comes to men
the background --
steven spielberg 's misunderstood career
about one thing lays out a narrative puzzle that interweaves individual stories , and ,
eventful
will the fight scenes
of ideas
loaded with credits like `` girl in bar # 3
than fling gags at it
the parade of veteran painters , confounded dealers , and miscellaneous bohos who expound upon the subject 's mysterious personality without ever explaining him
drawn in by the dark luster
will probably be in wedgie heaven .
an accessible introduction as well as
so here it is :
wisecracking
's pauly shore as the rocket scientist
makes for perfectly acceptable , occasionally very enjoyable children 's entertainment
jeong-hyang lee 's film
debrauwer
is in there
i thought it was going to be
the only way to tolerate this insipid , brutally clueless film
sensitive ensemble performances
its heart
petty thievery
dreary expanse
the sum of all fears is remarkably fuddled about motives and context , which drains it of the dramatic substance that would shake us in our boots -lrb- or cinema seats -rrb- .
this is revenge of the nerds revisited
to skip it
suited to a quiet evening on pbs than a night out at an amc .
plucks
putters
a few new converts
an interesting bit of speculation
give shapiro
appointed
who possibly will enjoy it
well worth revisiting as many times
new energy
cheering as a breakthrough
so desperately needs
other than fling gags at it
wendigo wants to be a monster movie for the art-house crowd , but
to the younger generations
a teen movie
$ 50-million
slapping its target audience in the face by shooting itself in the foot
is a truly , truly bad movie
one as brave and challenging as you could possibly expect these days from american cinema
politics , power and social mobility
humdrum life by some freudian puppet
a crocodile hunter fan
a hilarious place to visit
in small rooms
figures out how to make us share their enthusiasm .
all but spits out denzel washington 's fine performance in the title role .
` get '
a zippy
, if only for the perspective it offers
that come later
hard to care
odd distinction
despite some charm and heart
-lrb- cattaneo -rrb- sophomore slump
a beautiful , entertaining two hours .
thump
forming
pretty good little movie
is the first full scale wwii flick from hong kong 's john woo
the darker side
's got the brawn , but not the brains .
instead
of warmth to go around , with music and laughter and the love of family
of an interesting meditation on the ethereal nature of the internet and the otherworldly energies
manages to insult the intelligence of everyone in the audience
this that puts flimsy flicks like this behind bars
the reality
of art of their own
is an inspirational love story
are no movies of nijinsky
the script and characters
the film buzz and whir ; very little
risks trivializing it ,
, quietude , and room noise
his game
do work , but
each others ' affections
belittle a cinema classic
proposal ''
's no place for this story to go but down
a movie ,
the once grand long beach boardwalk
life-size reenactment
substitutable
minimal imagination
since lee is a sentimentalist
moulds itself as an example to up-and-coming documentarians , of the overlooked pitfalls of such an endeavour
rabbit-proof fence is a quest story as grand as the lord of the rings
\/ director m. night shyamalan 's
a really cool bit --
in a series of achronological vignettes whose cumulative effect is chilling
signs is a good film ,
, we need more x and less blab .
is in more abundant supply in this woefully hackneyed movie , directed by scott kalvert , about street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches , gratuitous violence , or empty machismo
a bracing , unblinking work that serves as a painful elegy and sobering cautionary tale
french new wave films
messy , murky ,
, at least it looks pretty
davis has energy
that regurgitates and waters down many of the previous film 's successes ,
witherspoon 's
you fixating on a far corner of the screen at times because your nerves just ca n't take it any more
enchanted with low-life tragedy
engaging examination
of an old dog
recruiting
outtakes in which most of the characters forget their lines and just utter ` uhhh , ' which is better than most of the writing in the movie
on the whole , you 're gonna like this movie .
crummy , wannabe-hip crime comedy
to a series of standup routines in which wilson and murphy show how funny they could have been in a more ambitious movie
brings to the fore for the gifted but no-nonsense human beings they are and for the still-inestimable contribution they have made to our shared history
undermines the possibility for an exploration of the thornier aspects of the nature\/nurture argument in regards
the beauty and power of the opera reside primarily in the music itself
scrap
rose-tinted
have an iq over 90
leaves any true emotional connection or identification frustratingly out of reach
which makes its message resonate .
running for office -- or trying to win over a probation officer
settled
what sets ms. birot 's film apart from others in the genre
tax accountant
rooms
metaphors abound
haunted house
much to recommend the film
who all have big round eyes and japanese names
a pasolini film without passion or politics
pure adrenalin
with his usual intelligence and subtlety
like a less dizzily gorgeous companion to mr. wong 's in the mood for love -- very much a hong kong movie despite its mainland setting .
a failure of storytelling
a generation
hard to figure the depth of these two literary figures , and even the times in which they lived
a stronger stomach
begin to long for the end credits as the desert does for rain
another useless recycling of a brutal mid
will stay with you
that makes eight legged freaks a perfectly entertaining summer diversion
on forced air
high-powered
one hollywood cliche
all three actresses are simply dazzling , particularly balk , who 's finally been given a part worthy of her considerable talents .
launch the new age .
, meditative
campbell scott finds the ideal outlet for his flick-knife diction in the role of roger swanson .
is pushed to one side
generous and subversive
deviously
is a fine , understated piece of filmmaking .
brain-deadening hangover
seagal appeared in an orange prison jumpsuit
until things fall apart
the updated dickensian sensibility of writer craig bartlett 's story is appealing .
will probably be perfectly happy with the sloppy slapstick comedy
a flat , plodding picture
with an enormous amount of affection
bittersweet comedy\/drama full of life , hand gestures , and some
extremely hard
of people who are enthusiastic about something and then
as two-day old porridge
you 're going to subjugate truth to the tear-jerking demands of soap opera
it 's a tour de force , written and directed so quietly that it 's implosion rather than explosion you fear .
for a movie
a gunfest
it establishes its ominous mood and tension swiftly , and if the suspense never rises to a higher level , it is nevertheless maintained throughout .
pointed personalities , courage ,
loud , ugly , irritating
fans of sandler 's comic taste
the scope and shape of an especially well-executed television movie
in their small-budget film
giant screen
of -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- better films
romanticized rendering
long-on-the-shelf
, surface-effect feeling
an engaging storyline , which also is n't embarrassed to make you reach for the tissues
rabbit-proof
tends to place most of the psychological and philosophical material in italics rather than trust an audience 's intelligence
classic fairy tale
is a small gem
a little tired
into charm
feel fully embraced by this gentle comedy
is gone , replaced by the forced funniness found in the dullest kiddie flicks
equally derisive clunker
's face is -rrb- an amazing slapstick instrument , creating a scrapbook of living mug shots .
funny or entertaining
wry , winning , if languidly paced ,
're not merely watching history
to exist only for its climactic setpiece
terror by suggestion ,
pokes , provokes , takes expressionistic license and
cast and crew
far more interesting to the soderbergh faithful
a tasty
venus
it 's a compelling and horrifying story , and the laramie project is worthwhile for reminding us that this sort of thing does , in fact , still happen in america .
ends with a story that is so far-fetched it would be impossible to believe if it were n't true
of friendship
suggestion
lilia
lots of boring talking heads , etc.
as hopeful or optimistic
cloaked
of spare dialogue and acute expressiveness
an odd show
murder-on-campus
's definitely an improvement on the first blade , since it does n't take itself so deadly seriously .
bloody sunday has the grace to call for prevention rather than to place blame , making it one of the best war movies ever made .
is just a corny examination of a young actress trying to find her way .
loose , poorly structured
a bad rock concert
the suckers
elements are dampened through familiarity , -lrb- yet -rrb-
casting mick jagger
how funny they could have been in a more ambitious movie
re-fried
is a monumental achievement in practically every facet of inept filmmaking :
, cynical
the hype , the celebrity , the high life
touching , raucously amusing , uncomfortable , and , yes ,
between calvin and his fellow barbers
drag it down to mediocrity
silly rather than
so skeeved out that they 'd need a shower
for grit
ache with sadness
does give a pretty good overall picture of the situation in laramie following the murder of matthew shepard
kraft
fascinating to watch marker the essayist at work
is difficult to fathom .
anything approaching even a vague reason to sit through it all
in a contest to see who can out-bad-act the other
do n't know how to tell a story for more than four minutes
bubbles with the excitement of the festival in cannes
the soul-searching deliberateness of the film , although leavened nicely with dry absurdist wit , eventually becomes too heavy for the plot .
which presses familiar herzog tropes into the service of a limpid and conventional historical fiction , when really what we demand of the director
'n
do you chuckle at the thought of an ancient librarian whacking a certain part of a man 's body ?
humor ''
your local video store for the real deal
, you 're interested in anne geddes , john grisham , and thomas kincaid .
it 's hard to figure the depth of these two literary figures , and even the times in which they lived .
the pace and the visuals
you wish for
forces you to ponder anew what a movie can be
the casting of von sydow ... is itself intacto 's luckiest stroke .
prehistoric hilarity
pokemon videos
the lie
confusing on one level or another
gripping performances
from stock situations and characters
takes off in totally unexpected directions and keeps on going
ireland
adam sandler 's heart
of college dorm rooms , a subtlety that makes the silly , over-the-top coda especially disappointing
that makes it possible for the viewer to doze off for a few minutes or make several runs to the concession stand and\/or restroom and not feel as if he or she has missed anything
comforting fantasies about mental illness
the movie is silly beyond comprehension , and
founders on its own preciousness -- and squanders its beautiful women .
originality to make it a great movie
rough-hewn
the pitch must have read like a discarded house beautiful spread .
the full price for a date
go out to them as both continue to negotiate their imperfect , love-hate relationship
to see this turd squashed under a truck , preferably a semi
its hawaiian setting , the science-fiction trimmings and
likely wound up a tnt original
new star wars movie
clever , offbeat
much stranger than any fiction
made about the life of moviemaking
brow
are tops , with the two leads delivering oscar-caliber performances
the gorgeous piano and
soured
of those films that seems tailor
great to see this turd squashed under a truck , preferably a semi
indulging its characters ' striving solipsism
treacly films
introduces you to new , fervently held ideas and fanciful thinkers
technically superb film
as with the shipping news before it , an attempt is made to transplant a hollywood star into newfoundland 's wild soil -- and the rock once again resists the intrusion
old people will love this movie ,
the slightly flawed -lrb- and fairly unbelievable -rrb- finale , everything else
ladies
barely give a thought to the folks who prepare and deliver it
the excesses
gifted crudup
graced with its company .
supporting characters
armenian genocide
as you discount its ability to bore
offbeat humor
spikes of sly humor
are likely to be as heartily sick of mayhem as cage 's war-weary marine .
a note
miscast leads , banal dialogue and
on it
the opera 's
the movie 's various victimized audience members after a while
` plex
absurdities
keeps throwing fastballs
who are capable of anteing up some movie star charisma when they need it to sell us on this twisted love story , but who can also negotiate the movie 's darker turns
a soft drink
found with an devastating , eloquent clarity
this waste
feeling a little sticky and unsatisfied
argue that entering a church , synagogue or temple does n't mean you have to check your brain at the door
the images often look smeary and blurry , to the point of distraction
some evocative shades
from their mothers
an oily arms dealer , squad car pile-ups and
how long will filmmakers copy the `` saving private ryan '' battle scenes before realizing steven spielberg
a narrative
another useless recycling of a brutal mid -
developed characters so much
in painting an unabashedly romantic picture of a nation whose songs spring directly from the lives of the people
colonialism and
roughshod over incompetent cops to get his man
goes a long way toward restoring the luster of the national lampoon film franchise , too long reduced to direct-to-video irrelevancy .
the paranoid claustrophobia
spacey
miramax 's
intriguing species
the package
4ever has the same sledgehammer appeal as pokemon videos , but it breathes more on the big screen and induces headaches more slowly
, after being an object of intense scrutiny for 104 minutes , remains a complete blank
... a vivid , thoughtful , unapologetically raw coming-of-age tale full of sex , drugs and rock 'n' roll .
important and exhilarating
, the writing is indifferent , and jordan brady 's direction is prosaic .
devious
seems obligatory
well-deserved reputation
the film 's
bolero
it 's -rrb-
arrogant
better acting and a hilarious kenneth branagh
is n't able to muster for a movie that , its title notwithstanding , should have been a lot nastier if it wanted to fully capitalize on its lead 's specific gifts
it 's a pretty good execution of a story that 's a lot richer than the ones hollywood action screenwriters usually come up with on their own .
may not sound like specialized fare
but this time , the old mib label stands for milder is n't better .
is -rrb- looking down at your watch and realizing serving sara is n't even halfway through .
the trashy teen-sleaze equivalent
hold our attention
is its surreal sense of humor and technological finish .
a huge amount
is off his game
the most creative mayhem in a brief amount of time
's funniest and most likeable movie in years
truly edgy -- merely crassly flamboyant and comedically labored
abound
is stark , straightforward and deadly ... an unnatural calm that 's occasionally shaken by ... blasts of rage , and later , violent jealousy
director doug liman
just a string of stale gags
it 's kind of insulting , both to men and women .
the filmmakers were worried
combines improbable melodrama -lrb- gored bullfighters , comatose ballerinas -rrb- with subtly kinky bedside vigils and sensational denouements , and yet at the end , we are undeniably touched .
i have always appreciated a smartly written motion picture , and
babysitter
brutally shocking
take 3 hours to get through
familiar with
both flawed and delayed , martin scorcese 's gangs of new york still emerges as his most vital work since goodfellas .
strong effort
really more
every once in a while a film arrives from the margin that gives viewers a chance to learn , to grow , to travel .
an artful yet depressing film that makes a melodramatic mountain out of the molehill
trifling romantic comedy
to have been made under the influence of rohypnol
if you go in knowing that
bug-eyed mugging and gay-niche condescension
gets us too drunk on the party favors to sober us up with the transparent attempts at moralizing .
to treat its characters , weak and strong , as fallible human beings , not caricatures ,
the plot 's contrivances
party-hearty
passable enough for a shoot-out in the o.k. court house of life type of flick
elliptically loops back to where it began .
out-outrage or out-depress
that puts
fighting whom
sausage
's better than mid-range steven seagal , but not as sharp as jet li on rollerblades .
bill paxton
these three films form a remarkably cohesive whole , both visually and thematically , through their consistently sensitive and often exciting treatment of an ignored people .
xtc
finds one of our most conservative and hidebound movie-making traditions and gives it new texture , new relevance , new reality
emotional level
to a pulp in his dangerous game
than it thinks it is
as much about the ownership and redefinition of myth
frustrating yet
suited to a quiet evening on pbs
more important
peroxide blond honeys whose worldly knowledge comes from tv reruns and supermarket tabloids
, well , funnier .
can be viewed as pure composition and form -- film as music
of a sensitive young girl through a series of foster homes
of weird performances and direction
length
bearable
an interesting character
the first and last look at one
entertaining despite its one-joke premise with the thesis
is boring
to enjoy for a lifetime
is somewhat entertaining
the plot is both contrived and cliched
expressing the way many of us live -- someplace between consuming self-absorption
filmmaker
in the feet with cop flick cliches like an oily arms dealer , squad car pile-ups and the requisite screaming captain
to look like a good guy
that director m. night shyamalan can weave an eerie spell and that mel gibson can gasp , shudder and even tremble without losing his machismo
you 're in a slap-happy mood
you second-guess your affection for the original
an incoherent jumble of a film that 's rarely as entertaining as it could have been
be a boy truly in love with a girl
presented with great sympathy and intelligence
so awful
to convey it
a heaven
cattaneo reworks the formula that made the full monty a smashing success ... but neglects to add the magic that made it all work .
the empty stud knockabout
peter sellers , kenneth williams ,
that actually manages to bring something new into the mix
is n't that the basis for the entire plot
give a movie a b-12 shot
without shakespeare 's eloquent language , the update is dreary and sluggish .
such a wallop of you-are-there immediacy
gives us the perfect starting point for a national conversation about guns , violence , and fear
only possible complaint
to dupe the viewer into taking it all as very important simply because the movie is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product
' i speak fluent flatula , ' advises denlopp after a rather , er , bubbly exchange with an alien deckhand -rrb-
of france
resurrection has the dubious distinction of being a really bad imitation of the really bad blair witch project .
... a low rate annie featuring some kid who ca n't act , only echoes of jordan , and weirdo actor crispin glover screwing things up old school .
using a video game as the source material movie
period drama and flat-out farce that should please history fans
project real-time roots
dass 's
the recording sessions are intriguing , and -- on the way to striking a blow for artistic integrity -- this quality band may pick up new admirers
oscar had a category called best bad film you thought was going to be really awful but was n't
dialogue and inventive moments
the alien
other side
despite besson 's high-profile name being wasabi 's big selling point
about stealing harvard
barrels along at the start
the high-concept scenario
the film 's messages of tolerance and diversity are n't particularly original , but
a few tasty morsels
the fallibility of the human heart
less a study in madness or love than a study in schoolgirl obsession .
desultory
ever appear
thinks-it-is
this one aims for the toilet and scores a direct hit .
ask for a raise
a film of near-hypnotic physical beauty
yet hardly memorable
all of it
while the mystery unravels , the characters respond by hitting on each other .
reeked
every one
one of the most incoherent
gay culture
poetry
but like shooting fish in a barrel
vs. the man
used to say in the 1950s sci-fi movies
salma goes native and
and altogether creepy
to the contradiction that afflicts so many movies about writers
is perhaps too effective in creating an atmosphere of dust-caked stagnation and
is about as deep as that sentiment
that you want
all the spaces in between filled with fantasies , daydreams , memories and one fantastic visual trope after another
the movie 's quick movements
experiences
conceptually
for democracy and civic action laudable
this is lightweight filmmaking , to be sure ,
predators
the movie 's sentimental , hypocritical lessons
be a power outage during your screening so you can get your money back
high marks for political courage but barely gets by on its artistic merits .
the crime story
adage
waydowntown may not be an important movie , or even a good one , but it provides a nice change of mindless pace in collision with the hot oscar season currently underway
even its inventiveness
that between the son and his wife , and the wife and the father , and between the two brothers ,
this is a film that takes a stand in favor of tradition and warmth .
been nice if the screenwriters had trusted audiences to understand a complex story , and left off the film 's predictable denouement
that stealing harvard is a horrible movie -- if only it were that grand a failure
despite the holes in the story and the somewhat predictable plot
do work ,
at a theater near you
low-rent -- and even lower-wit --
game his victims
you have a case of masochism and an hour and a half to blow
this humbling little film
indian wedding
ca n't rescue this effort
of weekend
determined
, but miss wonton floats beyond reality with a certain degree of wit and dignity
the first half of gangster no. 1 drips
faster paced family
jump-in-your-seat
is not real
plodding picture
cheap-looking
great trashy fun
to the issues
retina candy
so muddled , repetitive and ragged that it says far less about the horrifying historical reality than about the filmmaker 's characteristic style .
more curious
the skin of her characters
the races and rackets change , but
tov to a film about a family 's joyous life acting on the yiddish stage .
into a black hole of dullness
his most vital work since goodfellas
a young woman 's breakdown , the film
all the stops
various levels of reality
of ` sacre bleu
if he or she has missed anything
martial arts and gunplay with too little excitement and zero compelling storyline .
sense that powerhouse of 19th-century prose behind her childlike smile
than atmosphere
the depicted events
situations and dialogue
is just too original to be ignored .
frosting
establishes a wonderfully creepy mood
and rote exercise
a tarantino movie
inspired
sweat
feels at odds with the rest of the film
lampoons the moviemaking process itself , while shining a not particularly flattering spotlight on america 's skin-deep notions of pulchritude
all of the elements are in place for a great film noir , but director george hickenlooper 's approach to the material is too upbeat .
a clever script and skilled actors bring new energy to the familiar topic of office politics .
on your mind
in other cultures
he so stringently takes to task
sheer force of charm
two-dimensional characters
all the signs
freewheeling
inventive director
is the gabbiest giant-screen movie ever , bogging down in a barrage of hype .
quest to be taken seriously
comedy '
the farcical elements seemed too pat and familiar to hold my interest , yet
800
a more generic effort
showtime 's uninspired send-up of tv cop show cliches
a rather brilliant little cult item : a pastiche of children 's entertainment , superhero comics , and japanese animation .
they film performances
seems to want to be a character study , but apparently ca n't quite decide which character
it gives poor dana carvey nothing to do that is really funny
spectators will indeed sit open-mouthed before the screen , not screaming but yawning .
a message
little jokes
judith and zaza 's extended bedroom sequence
sees .
, state property does n't end up being very inspiring or insightful .
dismissed heroes would be a film that is n't this painfully forced , false and fabricated
a workable primer
-lrb- rises -rrb- above its oh-so-hollywood rejiggering and its conventional direction to give the film a soul and an unabashed sense of good old-fashioned escapism
iben hjelje is entirely appealing as pumpkin
in its wake
rally
a strange film ,
been gathering dust on mgm 's shelf
affirm
humorous , artsy , and even cute
to rip through
feels as immediate as the latest news footage from gaza and , because of its heightened , well-shaped dramas , twice as powerful
sentimentalizing it
are underwhelming
it lacks in originality
surrounded by open windows .
chillingly unemotive
cockettes '
leap
although estela bravo 's documentary is cloyingly hagiographic in its portrait of cuban leader fidel castro
to watch him try out so many complicated facial expressions
thought , ``
a buoyant , expressive flow of images
-rrb- lets her radical flag fly , taking angry potshots at george w. bush , henry kissinger , larry king , et al.
the film is about the relationships rather than about the outcome .
this overproduced piece of dreck
of culture
cruel and
is so pat it makes your teeth hurt
the most fluent
this cinema verite speculation on the assassination of john f. kennedy may have been inspired by blair witch ,
insomnia does not become one of those rare remakes to eclipse the original
fidel
drown out the tinny self-righteousness of his voice
the credit for the film
very stylish and beautifully photographed , but far more trouble
by french filmmaker karim dridi that celebrates the hardy spirit of cuban music
a bracing truth
will nevertheless find moving .
mean machine
the film when a tidal wave of plot arrives
little different
predecessors
even better than the first one
skip this turd and
with his teeth
genius
patting
a lot of bullets
filmmaking without the balm of right-thinking ideology
plot and pacing typical hollywood war-movie stuff
adaptations
one of the few
little nicky
this is very much of a mixed bag , with enough negatives to outweigh the positives .
henry bean 's thoughtful screenplay
other recent efforts
like just one more
make no mistake , ivans xtc .
the canadian 's inane ramblings
writing , direction and timing
shootouts
amusing and unexpectedly insightful
bollywood
the legendary wit 's
reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations ,
a four star performance from kevin kline who unfortunately works with a two star script .
customers
with lots of surface
ca n't shake the feeling that crossroads is nothing more than an hour-and-a-half-long commercial for britney 's latest album .
an engaging and moving portrait of a subculture
fanciful motion picture
gap
these guys ' superhuman capacity
buck or
lunar
it makes my big fat greek wedding look like an apartheid drama
a holiday in venice
's serious , poetic , earnest and -- sadly -- dull .
the martial arts master to top form
the appointed time
shootings
the character of critical jim two-dimensional and pointless
a fascinating curiosity piece -- fascinating , that is ,
aptly named , this shimmering , beautifully costumed and filmed production does n't work for me .
as good ,
to feel good about
fans of british cinema
is what we call the ` wow ' factor
directors abandon their scripts and go where the moment takes them
than any summer blockbuster
the cute frissons of discovery and humor between chaplin and kidman that keep this nicely wound clock not just ticking , but humming
to squeeze by on angelina jolie 's surprising flair for self-deprecating comedy
wins my vote for ` the 2002 enemy of cinema ' award
with a smug grin
source 's
all in all , a great party
an urban jungle
deep-sixed by a compulsion
the queen 's men
of an awkward hitchcockian theme in tact
it 's loud and boring
could have sprung from such a great one
may seem disappointing in its generalities
direction , story and pace
painted on their largest-ever historical canvas
of \* corpus and its amiable jerking and reshaping of physical time and space
a weepy melodrama
either the north or south vietnamese
as one of the great submarine stories
in despite their flaws
if all guys got a taste of what it 's like on the other side of the bra
valiantly keep punching up the mix .
clearly believe
a terrific b movie
brash young men set out to conquer the online world with laptops , cell phones and sketchy business plans
late-inning
of building to a laugh riot
that kate is n't very bright
the journey to the secret 's eventual discovery is a separate adventure
rowdy
while ringing cliched to hardened indie-heads
the works of an artist
though it is
it 's a thin notion , repetitively stretched out to feature length , awash in self-consciously flashy camera effects , droning house music and flat , flat dialogue .
how john malkovich 's reedy consigliere will pronounce his next line
or three times
little more
a stitch
's so simple and precise that anything discordant would topple the balance
a wild ride
remember the last time i saw worse stunt editing or cheaper action movie production values than in extreme ops
shiny new bow
circus
permits laughter
gulpilil
-- to its own detriment -- much
anachronistic phantasms
it would be disingenuous to call reno a great film ,
that should appeal to anyone willing to succumb to it
's been made with an innocent yet fervid conviction that our hollywood has all but lost .
theories
recreating
enigmatic mika and anna mouglalis
prisoner
actorly existential
definitely worth 95 minutes
a film worth watching
rent those movies instead , let alone
for the most creative mayhem in a brief amount of time
i loved the look of this film .
this contrived nonsense
has too many spots where it 's on slippery footing , but
popular culture
a hugely rewarding experience that 's every bit as enlightening , insightful and entertaining as grant 's two best films -- four weddings and a funeral and bridget jones 's diary
its audacious ambitions
hack nick davies
you 're not
watching the rock chomp on jumbo ants , pull an arrow out of his back , and leap unscathed through raging fire
though jay roach directed the film from the back of a taxicab
frontal
attach a human face to all those little steaming cartons
that graze the funny bone
linking
's touching and tender and proves that even in sorrow you can find humor .
of a cheat in the end
playing the obvious game
been deeper
aliens and
are undermined by the movie 's presentation , which is way too stagy
bill morrison 's decasia
modern motion picture
loud , ugly , irritating movie
is , to some degree
pointless meditation on losers in a gone-to-seed hotel .
the making of this movie
is one of mr. chabrol 's subtlest works , but also one of his most uncanny .
the movie is silly beyond comprehension , and even if it were n't silly , it would still be beyond comprehension
be captivated , as i was , by its moods , and by its subtly transformed star ,
's insanely violent and very graphic
new direction
that frenetic spectacle -lrb- on the tv show -rrb- has usually been leavened by a charm that 's conspicuously missing from the girls ' big-screen blowout .
story to tell : his own
fully english
the dialogue sounds like horrible poetry .
of clever moments and biting dialogue
being too bleak , too pessimistic and too unflinching for its own good
about three
ambitious ` what if ?
more damning
simple misfire
guise
iran
harks back to a time when movies had more to do with imagination than market research .
coming-of-age film
become almost as operatic
acknowledging the places , and the people , from whence
frame
eagle 's
a sense of good intentions derailed by a failure to seek and strike just the right tone
evolves into what has become of us all in the era of video
wildly undeserved
the film 's shooting schedule
letting the mountain tell you what to do
the stage show
putrid
great companion piece
thriller jfk
flies out the window , along with the hail of bullets , none of which ever seem to hit sascha
owes frank
're drawn in by the dark luster
as predictable as the outcome of a globetrotters-generals game , juwanna mann is even more ludicrous than you 'd expect from the guy-in-a-dress genre ,
genial than ingenious
a wild comedy
than people
beautiful canvas
trumpet blast that there may be a new mexican cinema a-bornin ' .
heart or conservative of spirit
new yorkers and
will indie filmmakers subject us to boring , self-important stories of how horrible we are to ourselves and each other
going through the motions , beginning with the pale script
of that on the cinematic front , look no further than this 20th anniversary edition of the film that spielberg calls
feels capable of charming the masses with star power , a pop-induced score and sentimental moments that have become a spielberg trademark .
shocking in its eroticized gore
muscles and a lot more smarts , but just as endearing and easy to watch
you only need to watch for about thirty seconds before you say to yourself , ` ah , yes
has too much on its plate to really stay afloat for its just under ninety minute running time
uncharted depths of stupidity , incoherence and sub-sophomoric sexual banter
these shenanigans exhausting
born ,
lunatic invention
of a story largely untold
's not enough intelligence , wit or innovation on the screen to attract and sustain an older crowd
dench
it 's not a motion picture ;
young japanese live now , chafing against their culture 's manic mix of millennial brusqueness and undying , traditional politesse
it makes up for with its heart .
what the hell
the cleverest ,
expand a tv show
a mix
familial community
are still unconcerned about what they ingest
to have earned a 50-year friendship
would be impossible to believe if it were n't true
like one of those conversations that comic book guy on `` the simpsons '' has .
chuckle at the thought of an ancient librarian whacking a certain part of a man 's body
seemingly eternal
cinema ' award
its smallness
fleshed-out
work yet
students that deals with first love sweetly but also seriously .
has generic virtues , and despite a lot of involved talent , seems done by the numbers
the pre-teen crowd
seems so similar to the 1953 disney classic
lost twenty-first century america
good yarn
the cleverness , the weirdness and the pristine camerawork
is the kind of movie that gets a quick release before real contenders arrive in september
luridly graphic and laughably unconvincing
gives assassin a disquieting authority .
a film in the tradition of the graduate quickly switches into something more recyclable than significant
virtually collapses into an inhalant blackout , maintaining consciousness just long enough to achieve callow pretension
hong kong action cinema
, ash wednesday is essentially devoid of interesting characters or even a halfway intriguing plot .
most magical and
's likely to irk viewers
no `` waterboy
worked too hard
modern hitler-study
that by the end
comes across , rather unintentionally , as hip-hop scooby-doo .
airless cinematic shell games
pleasing way
of a thriller
is so tame that even slightly wised-up kids would quickly change the channel .
leading a double life in an american film
hurry up
park and
von sydow ...
same blueprint
for a silly hack-and-slash flick
wastes its time on mood rather than riding with the inherent absurdity of ganesh 's rise up the social ladder .
spends more time with schneider than with newcomer mcadams
connect and
wonder for ourselves
requiring
well-meaning but inert
dramatic scenario
you watch the movie
its promising cast of characters
, this is even better than the fellowship .
a movie as artificial and soulless as the country bears owes its genesis to an animatronic display at disneyland
feels like nothing quite so much as a middle-aged moviemaker 's attempt to surround himself with beautiful , half-naked women .
a catalyst for the struggle of black manhood in restrictive and chaotic america ... sketchy but nevertheless gripping portrait of jim brown , a celebrated wonder in the spotlight
a stereotypical one of self-discovery
the film tries to touch on spousal abuse but veers off course and becomes just another revenge film .
may be shallow
ought to be a whole lot scarier than they are in this tepid genre offering
, the title is merely anne-sophie birot 's off-handed way of saying girls find adolescence difficult to wade through .
store
can make interesting a subject you thought would leave you cold
tricky and satisfying as any of david
spooky
surreal ache of mortal awareness
connected stories
while the performances elicit more of a sense of deja vu than awe
a skyscraper
face it
playful
family film to take everyone to since there 's no new `` a christmas carol '' out in the theaters this year
at the comic effects of jealousy
the group 's
subtitles and
its inhabitants
photographer
off the hook
country mile
possibly also by some of that extensive post-production reworking to aim the film at young males in the throes of their first full flush of testosterone
scherfig ,
beneath the uncanny , inevitable and seemingly shrewd facade of movie-biz farce
wiseman reveals the victims of domestic abuse in all of their pity and terror .
making contact
poor editing
elicited
our imagination
despite the mild hallucinogenic buzz
uniqueness
good music
what 's with all the shooting
georgia
encouraging
stage adaptations of the work
the video
comes along only occasionally , one so unconventional
that it was hot outside and there was air conditioning inside
although the more lascivious-minded might be disappointed in the relative modesty of a movie that sports a ` topless tutorial service
of resources
tinged with tragic undertones
of four englishmen facing the prospect of their own mortality
human behavior on the screen
blaxploitation flicks
telegraphed well in advance ,
puts washington , as honest working man john q. archibald , on a pedestal , then keeps lifting the pedestal higher
loud and
suspense or believable tension
be forewarned , if you 're depressed about anything before watching this film , you may just end up trying to drown yourself in a lake afterwards .
scene the impressively discreet filmmakers may have expected to record with their mini dv
omission
first hour
slips from the grasp of its maker .
the `` soon-to-be-forgettable '' section of the quirky rip-off prison
defuses
, instantly disposable
a baffling subplot involving smuggling drugs inside danish cows falls flat ,
be nice to see what he could make with a decent budget
an ideal love story for those intolerant of the more common saccharine genre .
in this simple , sweet and romantic comedy
exaggeration
captures the raw comic energy of one
reduces wertmuller 's social mores and politics to tiresome jargon .
screwing
it has n't gone straight to video
most thrillers send audiences out talking about specific scary scenes or startling moments ;
makes the movie fresh
mere suggestion
in agreement
dvd release
commended for illustrating the merits of fighting hard for something that really matters
as lazy
the huge economic changes
out midway
a young boy
putting together
comedy , caper thrills
a film can be
thoroughly plumbed by martin scorsese .
quick emotional connections
make a splash even greater than arnold schwarzenegger , jean-claud van damme or steven segal
until -lrb- the -rrb- superfluous ... epilogue that leaks suspension of disbelief like a sieve , die another day is as stimulating & heart-rate-raising as any james bond thriller .
the movie is concocted and carried out by folks worthy of scorn
a one liner as well as
of love , romance , tragedy , false dawns , real dawns , comic relief
ironic cultural satire
canny , derivative , wildly gruesome portrait
again and quite
consumed and
home movie '' is a sweet treasure and something well worth your time .
as little cleavage
`` white oleander , '' the movie , is akin to a reader 's digest condensed version of the source material .
left
pulled off four similar kidnappings before
the first two films
family audience
your stomach
, this cartoon adventure is that wind-in-the-hair exhilarating .
idling in neutral
sandler chanukah song
attal
a grand picture
exotic
plot trajectory
to be bad
all-powerful ,
b movies
to keep many moviegoers
kept
it must be the end of the world
white-knuckled
fuels the self-destructiveness of many young people
the creativity but without any more substance ... indulgently entertaining but could have and should have been deeper .
will hunting
''
again .
in any objective sense
wholly unnecessary
the-week tv movie
dialogue
on a consistent tone
handsome and sincere but slightly awkward in its combination of entertainment and evangelical boosterism .
does n't do much with its template , despite a remarkably strong cast
freundlich 's
the ironic exception
only belly laughs
of caper
honest performance
wendigo
lessen it
despite its lavish formalism and intellectual austerity , the film manages to keep you at the edge of your seat with its shape-shifting perils , political intrigue and brushes with calamity .
two-bit
keep things moving along at a brisk , amusing pace
young tv actors
of sympathizing with terrorist motivations by presenting the `` other side of the story
recent argentine film son
curiously , super troopers suffers because it does n't have enough vices to merit its 103-minute length .
thanksgiving day parade balloon
, a routine crime thriller remarkable only for its lack of logic and misuse of two fine actors , morgan freeman and ashley judd .
prove diverting enough
godard 's ode to tackling life 's wonderment is a rambling and incoherent manifesto about the vagueness of topical excess ... in praise of love remains a ponderous and pretentious endeavor that 's unfocused and tediously exasperating
with an unusual protagonist -lrb- a kilt-wearing jackson -rrb- and subject matter , the improbable `` formula 51 '' is somewhat entertaining ,
hard to like a film so cold and dead
injustice
this oscar-nominated documentary
in this woefully hackneyed movie , directed by scott kalvert , about street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches , gratuitous violence , or empty machismo
sets out to entertain
's because panic room is interested in nothing more than sucking you in ... and making you sweat
-lrb- improvised over many months -rrb- and for conveying the way tiny acts of kindness make ordinary life survivable
provoked
fantasia
watch it
is definitely
the anthropomorphic animal characters
serves as auto-critique , and its clumsiness as its own most damning censure
crafted but emotionally cold , a puzzle whose intricate construction one can admire but is difficult to connect with on any deeper level
successful animated movies
laborious whine , the bellyaching of a paranoid and unlikable man
given a working over .
retread
melancholy and its unhurried narrative
an effortlessly accomplished and richly resonant work .
, mouthpieces , visual motifs , blanks .
a tv series
could change tables
career - kids = misery
steers clear
spike jonze
is generally quite funny .
wears its empowerment on its sleeve
past ,
thinly
a double portrait
compatible
alive in this situation
lensing
dumbed-down exercise in stereotypes that gives the -lrb- teen comedy -rrb-
it is very difficult to care about the character , and
so hard to be quirky and funny that the strain is all too evident
handsome and
people , a project in which the script and characters hold sway
rowdy raunch-fests
ticket to ride a russian rocket
this unique and entertaining twist on the classic whale 's tale
of black
about a boy vividly recalls the cary grant of room for one more , houseboat and father goose in its affectionate depiction of the gentle war between a reluctant , irresponsible man and the kid who latches onto him .
one of mr. chabrol 's subtlest works ,
respects
columbia pictures ' perverse idea of an animated holiday movie
a welcome and heartwarming addition
's really nothing more than warmed-over cold war paranoia
is so bad , that it 's almost worth seeing because it 's so bad
by those on both sides of the issues
of identity and heritage
waters-like humor
who do n't entirely ` get ' godard 's distinctive discourse
a funny -lrb- sometimes hilarious -rrb- comedy
a moving and stark reminder that the casualties of war
hartley 's
bear
, haphazard theatrical release
lampoons the moviemaking process itself ,
laptops , cell phones and
be credited with remembering his victims
for the goose
of anyone who has reached puberty actually finding the characters in slackers or their antics amusing , let alone funny
grows decidedly flimsier with its many out-sized , out of character and logically porous action set pieces .
same olives
takes a simple premise and
seems fried in pork .
forced than usual
that says , ` if i stay positive , maybe i can channel one of my greatest pictures , drunken master
huppert and
can only be seen as propaganda
frantic and
american instigator michael moore 's film
is n't really one of resources
worn a bit thin over the years
` intro ' documentary
perry 's good and his is an interesting character , but `` serving sara '' has n't much more to serve than silly fluff
powers ? ''
could keep a family of five blind , crippled , amish people alive in this situation better than these british soldiers do at keeping themselves kicking
's unique or memorable
no more
an interesting topic , some intriguing characters and a sad ending
almost generic
flick that scalds like acid .
great fun both for sports aficionados and for ordinary louts whose idea of exercise is climbing the steps of a stadium-seat megaplex .
a loosely tied series of vignettes which only prove that ` zany ' does n't necessarily mean ` funny
how this one escaped the lifetime network i 'll never know .
realizing serving sara is n't even halfway through
civic
is pretty landbound , with its leaden acting , dull exposition and telegraphed ` surprises
asks us whether a noble end can justify evil means
carefully selecting interview subjects who will construct a portrait of castro so predominantly charitable it can only be seen as propaganda
dysfunction
diggs -rrb-
rob minkoff
epilogue that leaks suspension of disbelief like a sieve , die another day is as stimulating & heart-rate-raising as any james bond thriller
inexplicable
weighs no more than a glass of flat champagne .
tenderness required to give this comic slugfest some heart
most inexplicable sequels
your taste for jonah - a veggie tales movie may well depend on your threshold for pop manifestations of the holy spirit .
in my opinion
make it human .
tom green and an ivy league college
best described as i know what you did last winter .
their genitals
a certain degree
terminally bland ,
critics need a good laugh , too ,
disguising this
all through
acting
to everyone else
yarns ever
shadows heidi 's trip back to vietnam and the city where her mother , mai thi kim , still lives
familial ties
strolls through this mess with a smug grin , inexplicably wearing a kilt and carrying a bag of golf clubs over one shoulder
replaced by goth goofiness
irish pub scenes
film to watch
and family warmth
the good intentions
road movie , coming-of-age story
computer-generated images
lame romantic comedy
might be `` how does steven seagal come across these days ?
to reassure
belgian
a hands-off approach
to make this silly con job sing
space-based
8-year-old
terrific casting and solid execution give all three stories life .
self-critical
orientation
colgate u. -rrb-
a persistent theatrical sentiment
sit through ,
without being memorable
a few nonbelievers may rethink their attitudes when they see the joy the characters take in this creed ,
his character 's abundant humanism
amuse
their parents ,
suffered through the horrible pains of a death
of your local video store for the real deal
human comedy
her pure fantasy character , melanie carmichael
about young brooklyn hoods
you see robin williams and psycho killer , and
choquart
's petty thievery like this that puts flimsy flicks like this behind bars
uncomfortable
that some studios firmly believe that people have lost the ability to think and will forgive any shoddy product as long as there 's a little girl-on-girl action
role , or edit , or score ,
pie hijinks
they manage to squeeze a few laughs out of the material
a pious , preachy soap opera
delivers the same message as jiri menzel 's closely watched trains and danis tanovic 's no man 's land
gets at the very special type of badness that is deuces wild
despite slick production values and director roger michell 's tick-tock pacing
i have a confession to make : i did n't particularly like e.t. the first time i saw it as a young boy
put away the guitar , sell the amp , and apply to medical school
this quiet , introspective and entertaining independent is worth seeking .
mcwilliams
is at work here
lazily and glumly
cynicism
rare animal
a film -- rowdy ,
their parents , wise folks that they are ,
play out with the intellectual and emotional impact of an after-school special
is in its examination of america 's culture of fear as a root cause of gun violence
every moment crackles with tension , and by the end of the flick , you 're on the edge of your seat .
the idea of narrative logic or cohesion is an entirely foreign concept
like being invited to a classy dinner soiree and
of middle eastern world politics
of this movie
that eclipses nearly everything else she 's ever done
of a 65th class reunion mixer
goes easy on the reel\/real world dichotomy that -lrb- jaglom -rrb- pursued with such enervating determination in venice\/venice
the late show
this increasingly pervasive aspect
's a matter of finding entertainment in the experiences of zishe and the fiery presence of hanussen
a long movie
its lead
the silliness
take care of my cat
-rrb- profound ethical and philosophical questions in the form of dazzling pop entertainment
emerges a radiant character portrait .
would have thought possible .
though nijinsky 's words grow increasingly disturbed
culture clash
, incomprehensible , vicious and absurd
the warnings
overcomes the script 's flaws
the increasingly far-fetched events that first-time writer-director neil burger follows up with
it may not be a huge cut of above the rest ,
's neglected over the years
dungeons and dragons
find an old flame
uninventive
bitter end
alternative lifestyle
its language and locations
an unsettling sight ,
fixating on a far corner of the screen at times
i just saw this movie ...
the scary parts in ` signs '
's kind of sad
treads
as back
two hours better watching
is surely everything its fans are hoping it will be , and in that sense is a movie that deserves recommendation .
more than flirts with kitsch
a kick
handles the nuclear crisis sequences evenly but milks drama when she should be building suspense ,
on the granger movie gauge of 1 to 10 , the powerpuff girls is a fast , frenetic , funny , even punny 6 -- aimed specifically at a grade-school audience .
daydreams , memories and one fantastic visual trope
to stand in for true , lived experience
a fierce lesson
wounding uncle ralph
on his nimble shoulders
that its own action is n't very effective
the nonchalant grant
this funny film
with it all
france 's foremost cinematic poet of the workplace
the girls ' amusing personalities
, intelligent
thinking it
satisfying
of self-importance
a witty , whimsical feature debut .
pointless extremes
reveals meaning
's dry
despite the surface attractions
from the i-heard-a-joke
almost enough chuckles for a three-minute sketch , and no more
how inseparable the two are
a surprisingly charming and even witty match for the best of hollywood 's comic-book adaptations .
that when the bullets start to fly , your first instinct is to duck
peppering this urban study with references to norwegian folktales
a subtitled french movie that is 170 minutes long
that the casualties of war
along the way -- myriad signs , if you will -- that beneath the familiar , funny surface is a far bigger , far more meaningful story than one in which little green men come to earth for harvesting purposes
dyslexia
`` ending ''
is even
this slow-moving swedish film
liking
its literarily talented and notorious subject
homage pokepie hat , but as a character he 's dry
brainless , but enjoyably over-the-top , the retro gang melodrama
that 's a lot richer than the ones hollywood action screenwriters usually come up with on their own
94 minutes
, that 's precisely what arthur dong 's family fundamentals does .
it was the unfulfilling , incongruous , `` wait a second
out all its odd , intriguing wrinkles
it gets to you .
dabbles all around , never gaining much momentum .
feels when it is missing
, at 66 , has stopped challenging himself
most brilliant and brutal
teen-gang
wrestler chyna
sociopath who 's the scariest of sadists
is that there is nothing in it to engage children emotionally
on personality
directed and convincingly acted
keep you watching
there is a difference between movies with the courage to go over the top and movies that do n't care about being stupid
of its source
minor omission
that tells you there is no sense
fork that rings
even lazier and
your mind is being blown
carlen
signs is a good film
can not guess why the cast and crew did n't sign a pact to burn the negative and the script and pretend the whole thing never existed
no point in extracting the bare bones of byatt 's plot for purposes of bland hollywood romance
agitprop
the performances are so overstated
the the wisdom and humor of its subjects
cinema history as the only movie ever in which the rest of the cast was outshined by ll cool j.
's equally distasteful to watch him sing the lyrics to `` tonight . ''
scenes and
in ` the ring
are pretty much self-centered
a dramatic comedy as pleasantly
epic adventure
brosnan
, i wanted to stand up in the theater and shout , ` hey , kool-aid ! '
emerges in the front ranks of china 's now numerous , world-renowned filmmakers
of its last frames
gimmicky
a well-made but emotionally scattered film whose hero gives his heart only to the dog
of 1992
stoops to cheap manipulation or corny conventions
interlocked stories drowned by all too clever complexity
the huge stuff
admire the film 's stately nature and call it classicism or be exasperated by a noticeable lack of pace
that it 's far too sentimental
no unforgettably stupid stunts
michael caine
father goose
the viewer 's
allows
bang-the-drum
stunning visuals
reaching for the back row
pokemon
better reason
a not-so-divine secrets of the ya-ya
of his first film , the full monty ,
of nostalgic comments from the now middle-aged participants
sung
a few rather than dozens
surprisingly similar teen drama
perfectly pitched
even jason x ... look positively shakesperean by comparison
some of the dramatic conviction that underlies the best of comedies
such a graphic treatment of the crimes bearable
uproariously
` stock up on silver bullets for director neil marshall 's intense freight train of a film . '
reaction
the best date movie
appreciate
on its empty head
also does it by the numbers
acute expressiveness
shockingly
from his own screenplay
leigh 's daring
overcome his personal obstacles
new , fervently held ideas and
whether our civilization offers a cure for vincent 's complaint
has some of the best special effects ever
the origins
recommend big bad love
has turned his franchise into the movie version of an adolescent dirty-joke book done up in post-tarantino pop-culture riffs ...
collateral damage offers formula payback and the big payoff , but the explosions tend to simply hit their marks , pyro-correctly
vehicle to showcase the canadian 's inane ramblings
much funnier than anything
an inquisitiveness reminiscent of truffaut
-lrb- franco -rrb- has all of dean 's mannerisms and self-indulgence , but none of his sweetness and vulnerability .
that van wilder does little that is actually funny with the material
the familiar to traverse uncharted ground
comedian '
i have given this movie a rating of zero .
if you 're up for that sort of thing
the kind of low-key way
;
-lrb- it -rrb- highlights not so much the crime lord 's messianic bent
define
drink from a woodland stream .
's worse , routine
to go before it reaches the level of crudity in the latest austin powers extravaganza
good action ,
has injected self-consciousness into the proceedings at every turn .
, even queasy
best and mind-destroying cinematic pollution
bled
to the head of the class of women 's films
to respond
his own ego
in his zeal to squeeze the action and our emotions into the all-too-familiar dramatic arc of the holocaust escape story , minac drains his movie of all individuality
use of aaliyah
in tight pants and big tits
, the reginald hudlin comedy relies on toilet humor , ethnic slurs .
i 'm not sure these words have ever been together in the same sentence : this erotic cannibal movie is boring
all the hype
's not a film to be taken literally on any level
notting
brutally honest and told with humor and poignancy
the following things are not at all entertaining : the bad sound , the lack of climax and , worst of all , watching seinfeld -lrb- who is also one of the film 's producers -rrb- do everything he can to look like a good guy
his movie
while american adobo has its heart -lrb- and its palate -rrb- in the right place , its brain is a little scattered -- ditsy , even .
a confident , richly acted , emotionally devastating piece
both deserve better .
if she had to sit through it again , she should ask for a raise
is the filmmakers ' point ?
not a film for the faint of heart or conservative of spirit , but for the rest of us -- especially san francisco lovers --
much baked cardboard
a balding 50-year-old actor
are so few films about the plight of american indians in modern america that skins comes as a welcome , if downbeat , missive from a forgotten front
without much surprise
maintained throughout
a dashing and resourceful hero ; a lisping , reptilian villain ; big fights ;
marvel
looks and plays
teeny-bopper
desolate
's a familiar story , but one that is presented with great sympathy and intelligence
thirteen conversations about one thing
the embarrassment
the last 100 years
real magic ,
deserves , at the very least , a big box of consolation candy .
their quirky and fearless ability
the execution of these twists
they help increase an average student 's self-esteem
espn the magazine
making it
made me feel uneasy , even queasy , because -lrb- solondz 's -rrb- cool compassion
watching a walk to remember
halloween 's
its plots and characters
of the killing field and the barbarism of ` ethnic cleansing
a grown man
uses a totally unnecessary prologue ,
the film presents visceral and dangerously honest revelations about the men and machines behind the curtains of our planet .
a glass
any depth
're ready to hate one character
there 's only one problem
gut-busting laughs
actually tell a story worth caring about
christopher walken kinda
documentaries
splendid singing
takes a walking-dead , cop-flick subgenre and
a curiously stylized , quasi-shakespearean portrait of pure misogynist evil
obvious escape
an uneven mix of dark satire and childhood awakening .
loyal
as a scary movie
earth mother
she needs to shake up the mix , and work in something that does n't feel like a half-baked stand-up routine
a superfluous sequel ... plagued by that old familiar feeling of ` let 's get this thing over with ' : everyone has shown up at the appointed time and place ,
desire and desperation
places the good-time shenanigans in welcome perspective
, emotionally devastating piece
a song for martin is made infinitely more wrenching by the performances of real-life spouses seldahl and wollter
frightening war scenes
wishing , though
is stark , straightforward and deadly
every single one
the movie is a negligible work of manipulation , an exploitation piece doing its usual worst to guilt-trip parents .
in tattered finery
in this fascinating portrait of a modern lothario
is far less mature
like a half-baked stand-up routine
unsentimental
no major discoveries , nor any stylish sizzle
seems suited neither to kids or adults
are well worth revisiting as many times as possible
as other rowdy raunch-fests -- farts , boobs , unmentionables --
the so-bad-it 's - good camp
enigmatic features
tenderness ,
intelligence and verve
depends on how well flatulence gags fit into your holiday concept .
moviegoing experience
whether you 're into rap
infuses the movie with much of its slender , glinting charm
a nice little story in the process
change the sheets
, revolting
in his zeal to squeeze the action and our emotions into the all-too-familiar dramatic arc of the holocaust escape story
the mood for something
with on any deeper level
l.a.
of percolating mental instability
seemingly sincere
more harmless pranksters
emotional and moral departure
common tenet
full of skeletons
that they 've already seen this exact same movie a hundred times
its simplicity puts an exclamation point on the fact that this is n't something to be taken seriously
better film 's
trenchant satirical jabs
the comedy we settle for
did n't get our moral hackles up
little fleeing
scrutinize the ethics of kaufman 's approach
'' manages to do all three quite well , making it one of the year 's most enjoyable releases
realities
make them redeemable
doing its namesake proud
reggio 's
so grainy and rough , so
, movie .
texan director george ratliff had unlimited access to families and church meetings ,
vs. the snowman
pandering palaver
does n't feel like a film that strays past the two and a half mark
goods and
a stunning , taxi driver-esque portrayal
big-fisted
your culture
futility
takes the most unexpected material and handles it in the most unexpected way
just plain silly .
provocative piece
spooky yarn
mannerisms and self-indulgence
better than the tepid star trek : insurrection ; falls short of first contact because the villain could n't pick the lint off borg queen alice krige 's cape ; and finishes half a parsec -lrb- a nose -rrb- ahead of generations .
ruminations
-lrb- davis -rrb- wants to cause his audience an epiphany
slowly
sandler 's
and `` terrible
devos and
off-center
your pay
, doing its namesake proud
in depth and breadth
exposing the ways
see piscopo
stuffy ,
uselessly redundant and shamelessly money-grubbing than most third-rate horror sequels .
disappointingly generic
some cute moments ,
an energizing ,
no feelings of remorse
compressed into an evanescent , seamless and sumptuous stream of consciousness .
wonderfully funny moments
self-help
bible stores of the potential for sanctimoniousness ,
get to the closing bout ...
a comedic moment in this romantic comedy
feminine energy
charisma and chemistry
well paced and satisfying little drama
slo-mo
doubling subtexts
the film becomes an overwhelming pleasure , and you find yourself rooting for gai 's character to avoid the fate that has befallen every other carmen before her .
, i have given this movie a rating of zero .
best script
windshield
documented the cruelty and suffering he has found with an devastating , eloquent clarity
hollywood road
challenges us to think about the ways we consume pop culture .
sounds , and
female audience members drooling over michael idemoto as michael
good chance
find her way
posing as a serious drama about spousal abuse
hit their marks , pyro-correctly
given a pedestrian spin
race and justice
it makes up for in effective if cheap moments of fright and dread .
of `` dead poets ' society
least bit
is how long you 've been sitting still
tart tv-insider humor
wonders , enhancing the cultural and economic subtext , bringing richer meaning to the story 's morals
a knowing sense of humor
i had a dream that a smart comedy would come along to rescue me from a summer of teen-driven , toilet-humor codswallop , and
a silly hack-and-slash flick
a chilly ,
do n't know if frailty will turn bill paxton into an a-list director
it is a kind , unapologetic , sweetheart of a movie , and mandy moore leaves a positive impression
spoiler alert ! -rrb-
is that the film acknowledges upfront that the plot makes no sense , such that the lack of linearity is the point of emotional and moral departure for protagonist alice .
of sly humor
rescue brown sugar from the curse of blandness
more than a run-of-the-mill action flick .
this film is an act of spiritual faith -- an eloquent , deeply felt meditation on the nature of compassion .
pet
in ` signs
's never dull and always looks good
every painful nuance , unexpected flashes of dark comedy and
unintended
an ungainly movie ,
both ugly and mindless
screeching-metal
the screenplay , which lags badly in the middle and lurches between not-very-funny comedy , unconvincing dramatics and some last-minute action strongly reminiscent of run lola run
because , unlike so many other hollywood movies of its ilk , it offers hope
respectable venture
shrill , simple and soapy
exploitive array
at once laughable and
disguise 24\/7
i know that i 'll never listen to marvin gaye or the supremes the same way again
tells her father
indulging
before month 's end
nostalgic , twisty yarn
simpleminded
has all the values of a straight-to-video movie , but because it has a bigger-name cast , it gets a full theatrical release .
it 's a long way from orwell 's dark , intelligent warning cry -lrb- 1984 -rrb- to the empty stud knockabout of equilibrium , and what once was conviction is now affectation .
to a mix of the shining , the thing , and any naked teenagers horror flick
a fairy tale that comes from a renowned indian film culture that allows americans to finally revel in its splendor
no one on the set
a warm , enveloping affection
at the acting
a freaky bit of art that 's there to scare while we delight in the images
smoothly
closer to the failure of the third revenge of the nerds sequel
narrative gymnastics
much of jonah simply , and gratefully ,
as a gut punch
the most positive comment
kid-pleasing
bastards
an empty exercise , a florid but ultimately vapid crime melodrama with lots of surface
the physical setting
fine performances make this delicate coming-of-age tale a treat
will have you talking 'til the end of the year
over social dictates
few dynamic decades
throws in a fish-out-of-water gag
less-is-more approach
to think too much about what 's going on
tries to make sense of its title character
radical
makes it worth checking out at theaters
talk to her is not the perfect movie many have made it out to be ,
may not be the worst national lampoon film
tend to simply hit their marks , pyro-correctly
to examine the labyrinthine ways in which people 's lives cross and change
most unpleasant
is n't embarrassed to make you reach for the tissues
carries it
asks you to not only suspend your disbelief but your intelligence as well
who loves both dance and cinema
in steaming , visceral heaps
their consistently sensitive and often exciting treatment of an ignored people
unintended laughs
good fun , good action , good acting , good dialogue , good pace , good cinematography .
should see this movie
25
offbeat humor , amusing characters , and
's nothing interesting in unfaithful
reno devolves into a laugh-free lecture .
a photographic marvel
democracie
some movies were made for the big screen , some for the small screen , and
appealing veneer
our tears , our sympathies
growing strange hairs , getting a more mature body , and
lush and beautifully photographed -lrb- somebody suggested the stills might make a nice coffee table book -rrb- ,
loads of irreparable damage
working women -- or at least this working woman -- for whom she shows little understanding
the new insomnia is a surprisingly faithful remake of its chilly predecessor , and when it does elect to head off in its own direction , it employs changes that fit it well rather than ones that were imposed for the sake of commercial sensibilities
can comfortably
life 's harshness
turns his character into what is basically an anti-harry potter -- right down to the gryffindor scarf
's just a movie that happens to have jackie chan in it .
miss you
that background for the characters
its abrupt drop in iq
added clout to this doc
an 83 minute document of a project which started in a muddle , seesawed back and forth between controlling interests multiple times , then found its sweet spot
forrest
cleaner , and deeper
ca n't make up its mind whether it wants to be a gangster flick or an art film
weaves us
a lot of ways
boyd 's screenplay
is plenty fetching enough
the darker elements
to the story to fill two hours
big selling point
is up to you to decide if you need to see it .
as best i remember -rrb-
than life
watch barbershop again if you 're in need of a cube fix --
the timeless spectacle
his personal horrors
this little-known story of native americans and
becoming mired in sentimentality
swim team
the scorpion king is more fun than conan the barbarian .
world-renowned
love and terrorism
that revives the free-wheeling noir spirit of old french cinema
dark comedy
time fillers
i even caught the gum stuck under my seat trying to sneak out of the theater
distress
why blue crush , a late-summer surfer girl entry , should be as entertaining as it is
cox offers plenty of glimpses at existing photos , but
if the material is slight and admittedly manipulative , jacquot preserves tosca 's intoxicating ardor through his use of the camera .
doing 20 years ago
were n't silly
laid
left to live
miscellaneous
unsubtle and
-lrb- orlando jones -rrb-
the black-and-white archival footage
this material
an acting exercise or
close to being exciting
characters must come first
the working class to life
simply stupid , irrelevant and
is provided
with the hot oscar season currently underway
quirkily appealing minor movie she might not make for a while
to be mythic
for the art houses
sex with strangers
mel gibson
the dead
johnny knoxville 's stomach
the sheer lust
be even worse than its title
, murder by numbers fits the profile too closely .
wisdom and humor
, however , the film comes perilously close to being too bleak , too pessimistic and too unflinching for its own good .
every punchline
of dead bodies
becomes long and tedious like a classroom play in a college history course
the case of a pregnant premise being wasted by a script that takes few chances and manages to insult the intelligence of everyone in the audience
stop buying tickets
this tuxedo ... should have been sent back to the tailor for some major alterations .
a boatload of screenwriting cliches that sink it faster than a leaky freighter
the mummy returns
most audacious , outrageous
has been replaced by the bottom of the barrel
closely watched
does n't generate a lot of energy
takes a sudden turn and devolves into a bizarre sort of romantic comedy
hate myself most mornings
blight
cool , composed delivery
vibrant
ancient faith
strongest performance
artsy ,
the pace turns positively leaden as the movie sputters to its inevitable tragic conclusion
mystic genres
the country bears ... should keep parents amused with its low groan-to-guffaw ratio .
this performance
the good thing -- the only good thing -- about extreme ops
of the baader-meinhof gang
that some people
squandering his opportunity to make absurdist observations
's less of a problem
unblinkingly pure as
to work as straight drama
this is rote drivel aimed at mom and dad 's wallet .
whimsical humor
work because there is no foundation for it
one 's imagination
even less
seen it all before
alert
it ca n't help but engage an audience
stagey
can only point the way -- but thank goodness for this signpost
while entertaining them
it 's lousy
this queen a thoroughly modern maiden
a turkey
masterfully calibrated
come in to the film with a skateboard under your arm
consistently sensitive and often exciting treatment
pushiness
heavy sentiment and lightweight meaning
the `` big twists '' are pretty easy to guess
cinematography to the outstanding soundtrack
pause and think
of father-and-son dynamics
unintentional melodrama and tiresome love triangles
are ruined by amateurish writing and acting , while the third feels limited by its short running time
are not enough
the movie is amateurish , but
is n't entirely persuasive
new zealanders
there 's no indication that he 's been responsible for putting together any movies of particular value or merit
a life like this can sound so dull
preciousness
inhuman
as mainstream matinee-style entertainment goes
throws in enough clever and unexpected
sick sight
next to his best work , feels clumsy and convoluted
by paul pender -rrb-
of abrasive , stylized sequences
list
the sensational true-crime hell-jaunt purists might like and more experimental in its storytelling -lrb- though no less horrifying for it -rrb- .
this debut venture
copenhagen
this film 's heart is even more embracing than monty , if only because it accepts nasty behavior and severe flaws as part of the human condition .
mostly honest
those people live in
has the air of a surprisingly juvenile lark , a pop-influenced prank whose charms are immediately apparent and
boom
is better .
deliver a great story
, one imagines the result would look like something like this .
mesmerize
is about quiet , decisive moments between members of the cultural elite
dog lovers
a great story ,
as a middle-aged moviemaker 's attempt to surround himself with beautiful , half-naked women
shines on all the characters
that by movie 's end , we accept the characters and the film , flaws and all
its flawed , crazy people
, hypocritical
this might not seem like the proper cup of tea
the results , if not memorable , are at least interesting .
everything in maid in manhattan
belinsky
an almost unbearably morbid
ambitious , unsettling psychodrama that takes full , chilling advantage of its rough-around-the-edges , low-budget constraints .
accomplished work
folks , it does n't work .
it required viewing in university computer science departments for years to come
women to heal
elevate `` glory ''
one terrific story with lots of laughs
what made you love it
believe that people have lost the ability to think and will forgive any shoddy product as long as there 's a little girl-on-girl action
hawke 's film
an opinion to share
who ca n't quite live up to it
there are n't many reasons anyone would want to see crossroads if they 're not big fans of teen pop kitten britney spears
despite several attempts at lengthy dialogue scenes
postcard perfect , too neat and new pin-like
the peculiar american style of justice that plays out here
-- and to cut repeatedly to the flashback of the original rape --
when they need it to sell us on this twisted love story , but
the famous director 's life
grotesquely
female self-sacrifice
cat-and-mouse , three-dimensional characters
abstract frank tashlin comedy
time , death , eternity
a rather unbelievable love interest and a meandering ending
a fresh-faced , big-hearted and frequently funny thrill
lounge
nicole kidman evolved from star to superstar some time over the past year , which means that birthday girl is the kind of quirkily appealing minor movie she might not make for a while .
we no longer possess the lack-of-attention span that we did at seventeen
phony baloney movie biz
suits the script
insanely hilarious
heartbreakingly beautiful
with hyper-artificiality
make a nice coffee table book
a bitter taste
lacks the inspiration of the original and has a bloated plot that stretches the running time about 10 minutes past a child 's interest and an adult 's patience
strange and compelling
the knees
complications
a weak script
the only belly laughs
for detail
to be passionate and truthful
delicious and
teen comedy
to a picture-perfect beach
is a shame that more wo n't get an opportunity to embrace small , sweet ` evelyn
a perfectly competent and often imaginative film
unfulfilled
the contrivances and overwrought emotion
shows why , after only three films , director\/co-writer jacques audiard , though little known in this country , belongs in the very top rank of french filmmakers .
's just another sports drama\/character study
the kids in the audience at the preview screening
barbs
that fly at such a furiously funny pace that the only rip off that we were aware of
were doing 20 years ago
coming-of-age comedy
its central figure ,
jeong-hyang lee 's
that you may forget all about the original conflict , just like the movie does
saying that piffle is all that the airhead movie business deserves from him right now
davis ' highly personal brand of romantic comedy is a tart , smart breath of fresh air
has no doubt fantasized about what an unhappy , repressed and twisted personal life their tormentor deserved
which is more than he has ever revealed before about the source of his spiritual survival
the screenplay ,
from the fact that the film idiotically uses the website feardotcom.com or the improperly hammy performance from poor stephen rea
see previous answer .
completely serviceable and quickly forgettable
the most brilliant and brutal uk crime film since jack carter went back to newcastle , the first half of gangster no. 1 drips with style and , at times , blood .
merely pretentious -- in a grisly sort of way
from its unsettling prognosis
it 's sort of in-between
lux , now in her eighties ,
even if it may still leave you wanting more answers as the credits
sickly sweet
imagine -lrb- if possible -rrb- a pasolini film without passion or politics ,
become commonplace in movies that explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world
ultimately lifeless
most surf movies
its dreamworks makers
of predictable narrative rhythms
deuces wild , which was shot two years ago
why anybody picked it up
south korean cinema
bravery and
is why i have given it a one-star rating .
capitalizes on this concept and opts for the breezy and amateurish feel of an after school special on the subject of tolerance
become a major-league leading lady ,
would rather live in denial about
is a pretty good job
about schmidt a lot
it makes you feel like a chump
style , text , and subtext that 's so simple and precise that anything discordant would topple the balance
eric rohmer 's
first film 's
an 83 minute document of a project
precious at the start and a little too familiar at the end
spent an hour
of re-fried green tomatoes
there 's a clarity of purpose and even-handedness to the film 's direction
by the time frank parachutes down onto a moving truck
of being
topnotch
solemn insights
pop-cyber
revisionism
a decent budget
almost everyone growing up believes their family must look like `` the addams family '' to everyone looking in
contraption
it 's not very good either .
glee
need n't waste their time on it
to his son 's home
provide
that offers escapism without requiring a great deal of thought
social
mary gaitskill 's harrowing short story
characterized
a lot of flavor and spice
reconstruction
knows ,
my problem
interesting matters
wilco fans will have a great time ,
ron howard 's apollo 13 in the imax format
any of the clients
magazine
consider
despairing
bank
small ... with considerable aplomb
story 's
this dreadfully earnest inversion
that 'll put hairs on your chest
`` unfilmable '' novels
cold , pretentious ,
it may be in presentation
fabulously funny and over the top as a ` very sneaky ' butler who excels in the art of impossible disappearing\/reappearing acts
for the big screen , some for the small screen
thankfully goes easy on the reel\/real world dichotomy that -lrb- jaglom -rrb- pursued with such enervating determination in venice\/venice .
an acceptable way to pass a little over an hour with moviegoers ages 8-10 , but it 's unlikely to inspire anything more than a visit to mcdonald 's , let alone some savvy street activism
pegged into the groove of a new york dating comedy with ` issues ' to simplify
smoking
it ` challenging ' to their fellow sophisticates
potential success
of your neck
it ultimately comes off as a pale successor .
from the selection of outtakes
an interesting psychological game of cat-and-mouse , three-dimensional characters and believable performances
the apparent skills of its makers and
very special type
... has a delightfully dour , deadpan tone and stylistic consistency .
that 's surprisingly short of both adventure and song
one ca n't help but be drawn in by the sympathetic characters
, it is twice as bestial but half as funny .
years and years of costly analysis
it 's simply stupid , irrelevant and deeply , truly , bottomlessly cynical .
without being funny simply by structuring the scenes as if they were jokes : a setup , delivery and payoff
in their graves
care to understand
the always hilarious meara and levy
boy weirdo role
female camaraderie
` girls gone wild '
directed - a powerful drama with enough sardonic wit to keep it from being maudlin
to the creation of bugsy than the caterer
streamed across its borders ,
modern male
of feminine energy , a tribute to the power of women to heal
ratchets up the stirring soundtrack , throws in a fish-out-of-water gag and lets the cliched dialogue rip
shake us in our boots -lrb- or cinema seats -rrb-
coral reef adventure
familiar , funny
fingered
the same time to congratulate himself for having the guts to confront it
of the oscar wilde play
relays
the boomer
another kind
unimaginative and
it zips along with b-movie verve while adding the rich details and go-for-broke acting that heralds something special .
a totally unnecessary prologue
his girl friday , '' maintaining a light touch while tackling serious themes
farcical elements
tuck
trying to comprehend it
itself takes
without clobbering the audience over the head
are what will keep them awake
computer effects
make the most out
particularly vexing handicap
its characterization of hitler and
the sweetness and the extraordinary technical accomplishments of the first film
have to see this !
sucking you
back and forth ca n't help but
the tuck family themselves
the script is high on squaddie banter , low on shocks .
to give you a lot of laughs in this simple , sweet and romantic comedy
more appealing
the el cheapo margaritas served within
's mildly amusing
deserve better
great gift
that , finally , is minimally satisfying
a fully developed story
most ravaging
so bland
its not very informative about its titular character
it takes you somewhere
the walled-off but combustible hustler
been , pardon the pun , sucked out and replaced by goth goofiness
overstays its natural running time
a feature film
to emerge as an exquisite motion picture in its own right
looks elsewhere ,
discover that seinfeld 's real life is boring
if you 're going to alter the bard 's ending
form at once visceral and spiritual , wonderfully vulgar and sublimely lofty -- and as emotionally grand as life .
he starts learning to compromise with reality enough to become comparatively sane and healthy
conceptual exercise
consistently intelligent
used to be
encounter
respect to just one of those underrated professionals who deserve but rarely receive it
putrid it is not worth the price of the match that should be used to burn every print of the film .
entry
van der groen
of four fine
83 minute document
blood work
comic setups
this all works out
ultimate demise
really bad imitation
part psychological case study
flamboyant style
, this is a must !
its idiocy
pulp fiction and get shorty
the gorgeous piano and strings on the soundtrack can drown out the tinny self-righteousness of his voice
to a courageous scottish lady
that made the story relevant in the first place
best man ''
is tuned in to its community
a picture of a man for whom political expedience became a deadly foreign policy
going to face frightening late fees
cop comedy
laugh-out-loud lunacy with a pronounced monty pythonesque flavor
howard 's appreciation
for godard
is able to overcome the triviality of the story
, deliberate
an achingly enthralling premise
large budget notwithstanding , the movie is such a blip on the year 's radar screen that it 's tempting just to go with it for the ride .
gone straight to video
it 's a loathsome movie , it really is and it makes absolutely no sense
does strong , measured work .
merely indulges in the worst elements of all of them .
few raw nerves
essentially a collection of bits
successful -rrb-
dislikable
gamely as the movie tries to make sense of its title character
alain choquart 's
does a terrific job conjuring up a sinister , menacing atmosphere though unfortunately all the story gives us is flashing red lights , a rattling noise , and a bump on the head .
moratorium
in the film industry
, and inconsequential romantic
is greatness here
a worthy addition
enactments ,
a provocateur
take it any more
the generation gap
an mtv , sugar hysteria , and playstation cocktail
, violent movie
too many films that can be as simultaneously funny , offbeat and heartwarming -lrb- without a thick shmear of the goo , at least -rrb-
the only camouflage carvey should now be considering is a paper bag to wear over his head when he goes out into public , to avoid being recognized as the man who bilked unsuspecting moviegoers .
i thought was rather clever
aimless for much of its running time , until late in the film when a tidal wave of plot arrives ,
drawing on an irresistible , languid romanticism , byler reveals the ways in which a sultry evening or a beer-fueled afternoon in the sun can inspire even the most retiring heart to venture forth .
been allowed to use the word `` new '' in its title , because there 's not an original character , siuation or joke in the entire movie
all work
scant place for the viewer
clever ways
the film sometimes flags ... but there is enough secondary action to keep things moving along at a brisk , amusing pace
radar screen
soaked up some jazzy new revisionist theories about the origins of nazi politics and aesthetics
imagine -lrb- if possible -rrb- a pasolini film without passion or politics
the point of it
tunney , brimming with coltish , neurotic energy , holds the screen like a true star .
most unpleasant details seem to melt away in the face of the character 's blank-faced optimism
in pauline and paulette
the struggle for self-esteem
thumbing his nose at convention
's ever done
feels contrived
collateral damage is trash , but
he ever knew about generating suspense
susan
supposedly based upon real , or at least soberly reported incidents , the film ends with a large human tragedy .
the end of it all
-- that you should never forget
the holes in this film remain agape
performances
doing very little
to introduce video as art
avoid being recognized as the man who bilked unsuspecting moviegoers
gay and lesbian children
there 's likely very little crossover appeal to those without much interest in the elizabethans -lrb- as well as rank frustration from those in the know about rubbo 's dumbed-down tactics -rrb-
sadly
clayburgh
although it starts off so bad that you feel like running out screaming
so muddled and derivative that few will bother thinking it all through
both shallow and dim-witted
excellence
it does n't have enough vices to merit its 103-minute length
atrociously , mind-numbingly , indescribably bad
not the craven of ' a nightmare on elm street
this unique and entertaining twist
blazing guns , cheatfully filmed martial arts , disintegrating bloodsucker computer effects and jagged camera moves that serve no other purpose than to call attention to themselves
on a far corner of the screen at times
does n't have the necessary self-control to guide a loose , poorly structured film through the pitfalls of incoherence and redundancy
merely lacks originality to make it a great movie
gays
raw
delivers
just about the best straight-up
were a suit
more engaging on an emotional level , funnier , and on the whole less
jaw-droppingly superficial
has the same sledgehammer appeal as pokemon videos
civil disobedience , anti-war movements and
there is a mediocre movie trying to get out .
collapses when mr. taylor tries to shift the tone to a thriller 's rush .
the picture 's fascinating byways
assets
haunting ode
sophisticated for the cheese-laced spectacles that pack 'em in on the subcontinent
the film makes strong arguments regarding the social status of america 's indigenous people , but really only exists to try to eke out an emotional tug of the heart , one which it fails to get .
costly divorce
as in real life
presses familiar herzog tropes
the enjoyable undercover brother
decisively
its multi-character story
artsy pretensions
`` minority report '' astounds .
fairy
foxworthy 's
1970s skateboard revolution
because you 're one of the lucky few who sought it out
be a drama
in this pretentious mess
of all about lily chou-chou
see scratch for a lesson in scratching , but
of its own joke
to the overcooked , ham-fisted direction , which has all the actors reaching for the back row
assign one bright shining star to roberto benigni 's pinocchio -- but i guarantee that no wise men will be following after it .
clean
many reasons anyone would want to see crossroads if they 're not big fans of teen pop kitten britney spears
low-brow humor
is `` new ''
jane
's always disappointing when a documentary fails to live up to -- or offer any new insight into -- its chosen topic .
good while
mind you
this english-language version ... does full honor to miyazaki 's teeming and often unsettling landscape , and to the conflicted complexity of his characters .
into your holiday concept
gosling 's
the movie is based on a nicholas sparks best seller
by avary 's failure to construct a story with even a trace of dramatic interest
long as
she should ask for a raise
might like and more experimental in its storytelling
feel the love
the director , mark pellington
that 's neither completely enlightening
the story 's
chilling and heart-warming
it 's better than one might expect when you look at the list of movies starring ice-t in a major role .
so perfect
titled
to this project
antidote
to get wherever it 's going
the dramatic potential
his disparate manhattan denizens -- especially the a \*\* holes
, endearing , masterful
it 's worth taking the kids to .
an earnest try
this silly con job
if familiar
sloppily
is nearly impossible to look at or understand
veers into corny sentimentality
mel brooks -lrb- at least during their '70s heyday -rrb-
recommend secretary , based on the wonderful acting clinic put on by spader and gyllenhaal
that elusive , lovely place
it 's far from being this generation 's animal house .
is terrifying
hampered -- no , paralyzed -- by a self-indulgent script ... that aims for poetry and ends up sounding like satire .
sex and lucia
the things this movie tries to get the audience to buy just
apparently writer-director attal thought he need only cast himself and his movie-star wife sitting around in their drawers to justify a film
admiring this bit or that , this performance or that
inability to stand in for true , lived experience
does n't deliver a great story ,
there 's a delightfully quirky movie to be made from curling ,
wiseman 's
a confusing drudgery .
a strangely tempting bouquet
films are made of little moments .
she 's doing in here
of manners and misanthropy
took the farrelly brothers comedy and
evokes the style and flash of the double-cross that made mamet 's `` house of games '' and last fall 's `` heist '' so much fun .
, thoroughly involving
starts with a legend
medicine
with a lousy script , inept direction , pathetic acting , poorly dubbed dialogue and murky cinematography
fruit pies
for war
of himself
schneider is no steve martin
too becomes off-putting
, provocative
the proper cup
winning tone
wazoo and
from the screenplay
find yourself rooting for the monsters in a horror movie
does steven seagal
the inspiration
defend himself against a frothing ex-girlfriend
about italian
can offer
short and sweet , but also more than anything else slight ... tadpole pulls back from the consequences of its own actions and revelations .
france as an earthy napoleon
of unrecoverable life
my brow
just because a walk to remember is shrewd enough to activate girlish tear ducts does n't mean it 's good enough for our girls .
few zingers
comedy that
unsuspecting
ramsay and morton fill this character study with poetic force and buoyant feeling .
could not stand them
that follow
taking john carpenter 's ghosts of mars
, irresponsible
1984
is completely at sea
the changes
undeniably intriguing film
does little here but
of , well , extreme stunt
exposes the limitations of his skill and the basic flaws in his vision . '
's got all the familiar bruckheimer elements
suffers from a philosophical emptiness and maddeningly sedate pacing .
flat-out amusing ,
in gross-out humor
sexism to monday morning that undercuts its charm
visual virtues
a real howler
a monsterous
all the wrong places
pupils
masala
a movie for teens to laugh , groan and hiss
no earthly reason
that we , today , can prevent its tragic waste of life
be disappointed
raphael atmosphere
show his penchant for wry , contentious configurations
your breath
diverting fluff
tired
as violent
on the human condition
, race , and class
one of the best films of the year with its exquisite acting , inventive screenplay , mesmerizing music , and many inimitable scenes
altman-esque
that owes more to guy ritchie than the bard of avon
an engaging
laugh their \*\*\* off for an hour-and-a-half
of the most gloriously unsubtle and adrenalized extreme
morbid
non-porn films
bruce mcculloch
neither as scary-funny as tremors nor demented-funny as starship troopers , the movie is n't tough to take as long as you 've paid a matinee price .
about schmidt instead comes far closer than many movies to expressing the way many of us live -- someplace between consuming self-absorption and insistently demanding otherness .
in the film 's short 90 minutes
since the last waltz
pessimism
fun and nimble .
an admirable rigor to jimmy 's relentless anger , and to the script 's refusal of a happy ending
appreciative of what the director was trying to do than of what he had actually done
the film , directed by joel zwick , is heartfelt and hilarious in ways you ca n't fake .
starring a `` snl '' has-been acting like an 8-year-old channeling roberto benigni
for wrapping the theater in a cold blanket of urban desperation
enthusiastically taking up the current teen movie concern with bodily functions , walt becker 's film pushes all the demographically appropriate comic buttons .
as much resemblance to the experiences of most battered women as spider-man
sucks , but has a funny moment or two .
h.g.
a strong directorial stamp on every frame of this stylish film that is able to visualize schizophrenia but is still confident enough to step back and look at the sick character with a sane eye
nasty comedy
do for a movie
is a double agent
but overall the halloween series has lost its edge
do n't fret about the calories because there 's precious little substance in birthday girl
choppy and
and funny story
has as much right
this an eminently engrossing film
strangeness than excellence
probe questions
need to constantly draw attention to itself .
get popcorn whenever he 's not onscreen
graceful
like many such biographical melodramas , it suffers from the awkwardness that results from adhering to the messiness of true stories .
many contrivances
compensate for the paper-thin characterizations and facile situations
learn a nonchallenging , life-affirming lesson
an incongruous summer playoff
'll take the latter every time .
just do n't really care too much about this love story .
despite some visual virtues
drastic iconography
in it the most
is heartfelt and hilarious
that as far as these shootings are concerned , something is rotten in the state of california
which , at last count , numbered 52 different versions
slot
finding it necessary to hide new secretions from the parental units
delivers the goods and audiences will have a fun , no-frills ride
magic and is enjoyable family fare .
it were the third ending of clue
for successful animated movies
godard 's ode to tackling life 's wonderment is a rambling and incoherent manifesto about the vagueness of topical excess
transcendence
vegetables
greaseballs
have at it
or not you 're enlightened by any of derrida 's
to south seas islanders
possess ,
the determination of pinochet 's victims to seek justice
a moving tragedy with some buoyant human moments
winning performances and
quiet
the 1920 's
's fun , wispy ,
, but the execution is lackluster at best
feardotcom.com
it 's still entertaining to watch the target practice .
bittersweet drama
the choice of material
's rarely as entertaining
the cosa nostra
, american chai is enough to make you put away the guitar , sell the amp , and apply to medical school .
smart and dark - hallelujah for small favors
is absolutely and completely ridiculous and an insult to every family whose mother has suffered through the horrible pains of a death by cancer
learning
website
it seems so real because it does not attempt to filter out the complexity
its slender
none of this has the suavity or classical familiarity of bond , but much of it is good for a laugh .
ratliff 's two previous titles
an entertaining british hybrid of comedy , caper thrills and quirky romance
this somber picture
the cultural distinctions
rake in dough from baby boomer families
film to be made
alternately frustrating and rewarding
bruised characters
the most entertaining bonds
sex
this smart-aleck movie
fully
it 's an entertaining and informative documentary .
to that elusive , lovely place
`` bad '' is the operative word for `` bad company , '' and
part of its supposed target audience
a lingering creepiness one feels from being dragged through a sad , sordid universe of guns , drugs , avarice and damaged dreams
character development and story logic
that he 's spiffing up leftovers that are n't so substantial or fresh
bring fresh , unforced naturalism to their characters .
'm convinced i could keep a family of five blind , crippled , amish people alive in this situation better than these british soldiers do at keeping themselves kicking
devolves into a laugh-free lecture
's also curious to note that this film , like the similarly ill-timed antitrust , is easily as bad at a fraction the budget .
the acting is just fine , but
is more like something
other words
many sessions
like a spring-break orgy for pretentious arts majors
violent and a bit exploitative but also nicely done , morally alert and street-smart
boy-meets-girl posturing
copmovieland ,
watching for decades
none of which ever seem to hit
an exhausted , desiccated talent
that it feels more like the pilot episode of a tv series than a feature film
to life
the moral dilemma at the movie 's heart
cosby-seinfeld encounter
be pleased to discover that tian 's meticulous talent has not withered during his enforced hiatus
of a young actress trying to find her way
represents something very close to the nadir of the thriller\/horror genre .
a fine ,
the endeavor
plus the script by working girl scribe kevin wade is workmanlike in the extreme .
of tomcats
devastatingly powerful and astonishingly vivid holocaust drama .
beautifully shot , delicately scored and powered by a set of heartfelt performances , it 's a lyrical endeavour .
you see robin williams and psycho killer ,
the monty formula mercilessly
self-preservation
a low-budget hybrid of scarface
forgettable pleasures
loved it
does a great combination act as narrator , jewish grandmother and subject -- taking us through a film that is part biography , part entertainment and part history
is half as
has a spark of life to it -- more than you can say for plenty of movies that flow through the hollywood pipeline without a hitch
's quite an achievement to set and shoot a movie at the cannes film festival
a new threat
paul cox needed to show it .
holds the film together
eric rohmer 's economical antidote
because the intelligence level of the characters must be low , very low , very very low , for the masquerade to work , the movie contains no wit , only labored gags .
12-year-old boy to see this picture
inspires
's not enough substance here to sustain interest for the full 90 minutes , especially with the weak payoff
consistently amusing but not as outrageous or funny as cho may have intended or as imaginative as one might have hoped .
explains way more about cal than does the movie or the character any good
sweet-and-sour insider movie
the boobs are fantasti
of a little-remembered world
this filmmaker 's
care about
than in the past , with longer exposition sequences between them ,
stay afloat for its just under ninety minute running time
high crimes flog the dead horse of surprise as if it were an obligation
in contemplation of the auteur 's professional injuries
mandy moore
all was , and started doing nothing but reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations , thinking urgently as the protagonists struggled , feeling at the mercy of its inventiveness , gasping at its visual delights
hill looks to be going through the motions , beginning with the pale script .
it tells its story in a flat manner and leaves you with the impression that you should have gotten more out of it than you did .
sven wollter as the stricken composer and
his use
false sentiment or sharp , overmanipulative hollywood practices
mainstream american
waiting for frida
who holds the film together with a supremely kittenish performance that gradually accumulates more layers
the word processor
the movie that
on the storytelling and less
pushes too hard to make this a comedy or serious drama .
leroy 's
at the core of this slight coming-of-age\/coming-out tale
in all , a great party
succeeds
repeating
i thought the relationships were wonderful
of a deeply humanistic artist who , in spite of all that he 's witnessed , remains surprisingly idealistic
to be heard in the sea of holocaust movies
spied
out by an adult who 's apparently been forced by his kids to watch too many barney videos
of decent material
tom shadyac 's film kicks off spookily enough
macabre and
hours of post viewing discussion , if only to be reminded of who did what to whom and why
look as if it were being shown on the projection television screen of a sports bar
a rumor of angels does n't just slip -- it avalanches into forced fuzziness .
perfectly portrays the desperation of a very insecure man
be far more interesting to the soderbergh faithful
kirsten
same time
spoiler
deconstruction
of her considerable talents
gay coming-of-age tale
is in it
digital-effects-heavy
than this 20th anniversary edition of the film
lost , leaving the character of critical jim two-dimensional and pointless
no southern stereotype
muscles and
clear case
hurried
perfectly happy with the sloppy slapstick comedy
move beyond a good , dry , reliable textbook
creates an impeccable sense of place
` naturalistic '
everything kieslowski 's work aspired to , including the condition of art
truly edgy --
if it does take 3 hours to get through
you find them
imagine -lrb- if possible -rrb- a pasolini film without passion or politics , or an almodovar movie without beauty or humor
as a director , paxton is surprisingly brilliant , deftly sewing together what could have been a confusing and horrifying vision into an intense and engrossing head-trip .
said the film was better than saving private ryan .
gymnastics
by way of replacing objects in a character 's hands below the camera line
this is more appetizing than a side dish of asparagus .
on its plate
a psychiatrist
inhabit
co-writer\/director jonathan parker 's
yiddish
with visible boom mikes
mexico
and up
escape its past
those of you who do n't believe in santa claus probably also think that sequels can never capture the magic of the original .
only this time
too precious at the start and a little too familiar at the end
that successfully recreates both the physical setting and emotional tensions of the papin sisters
unfortunately , kapur modernizes a.e.w. mason 's story to suit the sensibilities of a young american , a decision that plucks `` the four feathers '' bare .
a brilliant college student -- where 's pauly shore as the rocket scientist ?
the mother deer
made to share the silver screen
fessenden has nurtured his metaphors at the expense of his narrative ,
what might have been readily dismissed as the tiresome rant of an aging filmmaker still thumbing his nose at convention takes a surprising , subtle turn at the midway point .
serving of movie fluff
may even find that it goes by quickly , because it has some of the funniest jokes of any movie this year , including those intended for adults .
softens
straight
some viewers
lumbering , wheezy
the dull effects
orthodox
strikes a potent chemistry with molina
sinise 's
is supposed to be the star of the story ,
a market so insatiable it absorbs all manner of lame entertainment , as long as 3-year-olds
in touch
manage to pronounce kok exactly as you think they might , thus giving the cast ample opportunity to use that term as often as possible .
the audience or the film
beacon
the contemporary single woman
like a spectator and not a participant
it 's not very interesting .
the basis
can fire a torpedo through some of clancy 's holes
is not unlike watching a glorified episode of `` 7th heaven . ''
of crystal and de niro
going out and
anyone and works
cuts all the way down
high school setting
270
's the scarlet letter .
a warm , moving message
fundamentally on every conventional level
rising place
missteps
ludicrous '
a reading from bartlett 's familiar quotations
rodriguez ... was unable to reproduce the special spark between the characters that made the first film such a delight .
hollywood-ized
the film has a terrific look and salma hayek has a feel for the character at all stages of her life .
conceited
his slop
adopts
ill-equipped to examine , the interior lives of the characters in his film , much less incorporate them into his narrative
for proof of that on the cinematic front , look no further than this 20th anniversary edition of the film that spielberg calls
by false sentiment or sharp , overmanipulative hollywood practices
capture
is as conventional as a nike ad and as rebellious as spring break .
memorable for a peculiar malaise that renders its tension flaccid and , by extension , its surprises limp and its resolutions ritual .
performs neither one
credit director ramsay for taking the sometimes improbable story and making it feel realistic .
of gritty realism , crisp storytelling and radiant compassion that effortlessly draws you in
, but what really sets the film apart is debrauwer 's refusal to push the easy emotional buttons
too many contrivances and goofy situations
watching that movie
orlando jones -rrb-
rarely make anymore .
the raw comic energy of one
lampoon film franchise
amiable but unfocused
will be a thoughtful , emotional movie experience .
been living under a rock
that maintains a surprisingly buoyant tone throughout , notwithstanding some of the writers ' sporadic dips into pop freudianism
lip-gloss
boom mikes
arts
between escapism and social commentary
dumb gags , anatomical humor ,
pay if you want to see it
all about
nearly surprising or clever enough to sustain a reasonable degree of suspense on its own
only self-aware neurotics
bad ideas and awkwardness
have a passion for the material
rusi
a pedestrian spin
b picture , and i mean that as a compliment .
's about as convincing as any other arnie musclefest ,
go around ,
evil , monstrous lunatic
on airs of a hal hartley
to go to the u.n. and ask permission for a preemptive strike
guide a loose , poorly structured film through the pitfalls of incoherence and redundancy
continuity
may be incomprehensible to moviegoers not already clad in basic black .
that and it 's what makes their project so interesting
is clever
how many tit-for-tat retaliatory responses the filmmakers allow before pulling the plug on the conspirators and averting an american-russian armageddon
visually atrocious
crazy as hell
hard-won
stirring time
despite its faults
loosely-connected
it 's also far from being a realized work
the jokes are sophomoric ,
talky , artificial and opaque ... an interesting technical exercise ,
, burns gets caught up in the rush of slapstick thoroughfare .
do everything humanly possible to create characters who are sweet and believable , and are defeated by a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
, we 're in all of me territory again
the scuzzy underbelly of nyc 's drug scene
to make the most sincere and artful movie in which adam sandler will probably ever appear
are front and center .
's about a very human one
transparent attempts
the deadpan comic face of its star , jean reno , who resembles sly stallone in a hot sake half-sleep
the movie worked for me right up to the final scene , and
wasted .
how far herzog has fallen
its reliance on formula
decides whether it wants to be a black comedy , drama , melodrama or some combination of the three .
chen
although fairly involving as far as it goes
teenager
feardotcom should log a minimal number of hits
windows
goofy , heartfelt , mesmerizing king lear
work much better
by one-liners
what you wish for
as simple self-reflection meditation
dust-caked stagnation
sentimental but
fantasy sequences
police thriller
when directors abandon their scripts and go where the moment takes them
ralph fiennes
low ,
hardscrabble
in san diego
the more outrageous bits
some cute moments , funny scenes ,
often surprising
ice cube is n't quite out of ripe screwball ideas
rancorous curiosity
is a smart , romantic drama that dares to depict the french revolution from the aristocrats ' perspective .
while the third feels limited by its short running time
a cross between blow and boyz n the hood , this movie
expecting
it gets the job done
a character study is the fact that the story is told from paul 's perspective
to make box office money that makes michael jordan jealous
a diss
lacks considerable brio for a film about one of cinema 's directorial giants
like long soliloquies
a b & w british comedy , circa 1960 , with peter sellers , kenneth williams , et al.
with serious ideas
as they come , already having been recycled more times than i 'd care to count
is still a cinematic touchstone
of their first full flush of testosterone
science-fiction
be compelling , amusing and unsettling at the same time
the libretto directs , ideally capturing the opera 's drama and lyricism
the film is bright and flashy in all the right ways .
how many
unburdened by pretensions to great artistic significance
qutting may be a flawed film
shrugging off
your entertainment choices
of nada
a point of view nor a compelling reason for being
beyond a good , dry , reliable textbook
upset or frighten
gay or straight , kissing jessica stein is one of the greatest date movies in years .
run-on
beg
's a sit down and
a seriously bad film
it flat
keep on watching
're entirely unprepared
no signs
to make a point with poetic imagery
have given up on in favor of sentimental war movies in the vein of ` we were soldiers
frames -rrb- profound ethical and philosophical questions in the form of dazzling pop entertainment
from himself and
like judd
on music in britney spears ' first movie
usurp the preaching message
lapses into unhidden british
american stand-up
will find in these characters ' foibles a timeless and unique perspective
their own eyes
do n't get paid enough to sit through crap like this .
comes off as annoying rather than charming
weaver and lapaglia are both excellent , in the kind of low-key way that allows us to forget that they are actually movie folk .
, you know death is lurking around the corner , just waiting to spoil things .
rehearsals are frequently more fascinating than the results .
, almost every relationship and personality in the film yields surprises .
remaining
john malkovich 's
the harder
plays out like a flimsy excuse to give blade fans another look at wesley snipes ' iconic hero doing battle with dozens of bad guys -- at once .
endorses they simply
such fury
sumptuous
the film has -lrb- its -rrb- moments , but they are few and far between .
gentle and affecting
to give his audience a single character worth rooting for -lrb- or worth rooting against , for that matter -rrb-
pasty lumpen
rushed ,
have absolutely no idea who the main characters are until the film is well under way -- and yet it 's hard to stop watching
a fascinating , dark thriller that keeps you
a tragic dimension and savage full-bodied wit and
funny , scary and sad
the most ill-conceived animated comedy
smart to vary the pitch of his movie , balancing deafening battle scenes with quieter domestic scenes of women back home receiving war department telegrams
no more challenging than your average television biopic
is nit-picky about the hypocrisies of our time
pan-american
absolutely no idea who the main characters are until the film is well under way -- and yet it 's hard to stop watching
with cold vengefulness
reminds us that beneath the hype , the celebrity , the high life , the conspiracies and the mystery there were once a couple of bright young men -- promising , talented , charismatic and tragically doomed .
the viewing audience
birthday girl
the most offensive thing
underscore
as comfort food often can
's sweet and fluffy
of lesson
is the director 's epitaph for himself
's so poorly made , on all levels , that it does n't even qualify as a spoof of such
find greatness
shave
spooky new thriller
as michael
's as rude and profane as ever , always hilarious and , most of the time , absolutely
, it may just scare the pants off you .
right down the reality drain
20-car pileup
hawn and
the execution of these twists is delivered with a hammer
most haunting about `` fence ''
's all entertaining enough , but do n't look for any hefty anti-establishment message in what is essentially a whip-crack of a buddy movie that ends with a whimper
the problems of fledgling democracies , but also
alternate reality '
of nearly epic proportions
` laughing
-lrb- the film 's -rrb- taste for `` shock humor '' will wear thin on all
a little objectivity could have gone a long way .
talented director as chen kaige
what could have been a daytime soap opera
for finding meaning in relationships or work
a gratingly unfunny groaner
the right stuff
some real vitality
telegraphed pathos , particularly where whitaker 's misfit artist is concerned
adults will certainly want to spend their time in the theater thinking up grocery lists and ways to tell their kids how not to act like pinocchio .
response
a terrifically entertaining specimen of spielbergian
the simpsons ever has
both revelatory and narcissistic
`` serving sara '' has n't much more to serve than silly fluff
as either
for letting sleeping dogs lie
yearnings
passable enough for a shoot-out
some elements of it
fascinating stories
debut indie effort
sentimental oh-those-wacky-brits genre
its story about a young chinese woman , ah na , who has come to new york city to replace past tragedy with the american dream
sacre
-- do n't worry
that is the recording industry in the current climate of mergers and downsizing
deserves an oscar nomination .
could 've been an impacting film
resulted
distanced us from the characters
of jeff foxworthy 's stand-up act
into recruiting the right bands for the playlist and the costuming of the stars than into the script , which has a handful of smart jokes
amusing personalities
few others
trying to be other films
someone other than the director got into the editing room and tried to improve things by making the movie go faster
charitable it can only be seen as propaganda
if you like an extreme action-packed film with a hint of humor , then triple x marks the spot .
is unfocused
incompetent
the animation and game phenomenon that peaked about three years ago is actually dying a slow death , if the poor quality of pokemon 4 ever is any indication .
the act is still charming here .
writer plot
undeterminable
infiltrated every corner of society
pay nine bucks for this : because you can hear about suffering afghan refugees on the news and still be unaffected
everybody else is in the background and
, obnoxious 88-minute
out strongly
sustained intelligence
though it runs 163 minutes , safe conduct is anything but languorous .
several years
focus
that those responsible did n't cut their losses -- and ours -- and retitle it the adventures of direct-to-video nash , and send it to its proper home
plunges you into a reality that is , more often then not , difficult and sad , and then , without sentimentalizing it or denying its brutality , transforms that reality into a lyrical and celebratory vision
rinzler 's
bad action movie
psychological drama
is a matter of plumbing arrangements and mind games , of no erotic or sensuous charge .
-lrb- haynes ' -rrb- homage to such films as `` all that heaven allows '' and `` imitation of life ''
reassures us that he will once again be an honest and loving one
the art demands
rumor , a muddled drama about coming to terms with death ,
a clear sense of purpose
see some interesting storytelling devices
the dead horse of surprise
i encourage young and old alike to go see this unique and entertaining twist on the classic whale 's tale
however , deliver nearly enough of the show 's trademark style and flash .
disney classic
expect no major discoveries , nor any stylish sizzle , but the film sits with square conviction and touching good sense on the experience of its women
dark theater
marginal competence
oeuvre
than the unlikely story of sarah and harrison
come out in various wet t-shirt and shower scenes
a cautionary tale about the grandiosity of a college student who sees himself as impervious to a fall
flat ,
the frank humanity of ... emotional recovery
tobey maguire is a poster boy for the geek generation . '
like its subjects
in the end , you feel alive - which is what they did
'll stay with the stage versions , however , which bite cleaner , and deeper
the overall feeling is genial and decent
the ` plex
in integrating the characters in the foreground into the extraordinarily rich landscape
for our lives
` nature ' loves the members of the upper class almost as much as they love themselves .
dislocation and
a film , and such a stultifying ,
thematic resonance
is god
joins the ranks of those gay filmmakers who have used the emigre experience to explore same-sex culture in ways that elude the more nationally settled .
except for the annoying demeanour of its lead character .
the acting is robotically italicized ,
link
recommend `` never again
roberto
, if them .
parachutes down onto a moving truck
unsettling images
brings awareness to an issue often overlooked -- women 's depression
a bit from the classics `` wait until dark '' and
take her spiritual quest at all
, the film chimes in on the grieving process and strangely draws the audience into the unexplainable pain and eccentricities that are attached to the concept of loss .
rescue -lrb- the funk brothers -rrb-
marked by acute writing and a host of splendid performances
be done cinematically
merit
giggling
previous answer
endless scenic shots
a bittersweet drama
even when crush departs from the 4w formula
is the edge of wild , lunatic invention
as are the scenes of jia with his family
of the papin sister
trying to make head or tail of the story in the hip-hop indie snipes
1930s
in the form of dazzling pop entertainment
by the end , we only wish we could have spent more time in its world
reside primarily
undeniably fascinating and playful fellow
development and
of kitsch hard going
in almost every possible way -- from the writing and direction to the soggy performances -- tossed off
the most audacious , outrageous , sexually explicit , psychologically probing , pure libido film of the year
interpret the film 's end as hopeful or optimistic
outgag any of those young whippersnappers making moving pictures today
a remake by the numbers ,
there 's a teenage boy out there somewhere who 's dying for this kind of entertainment
a stylish cast and some clever scripting solutions help chicago make the transition from stage to screen with considerable appeal intact .
manage to keep things interesting
` the country bears ' should never have been brought out of hibernation
never shakes the oppressive , morally superior good-for-you quality that almost automatically accompanies didactic entertainment
an edgy thriller that delivers a surprising
falling into the hollywood trap and making a vanity project with nothing new to offer
that so often plague films dealing with the mentally ill
of the show 's trademark
` matrix ' -
fulford-wierzbicki ... deftly captures the wise-beyond-her-years teen .
amusing , but ultimately so
nice
lends itself
any of the pretension associated with the term
endure instead of
-- but bad -- movie
non-britney person
heavy-handed moralistic
one clever line
servitude
bang your head on the seat in front of you , at its cluelessness , at its idiocy , at its utterly misplaced earnestness
pee-related sight gags that might even cause tom green a grimace ; still , myer 's energy and
your affection
floating in their cabins
shrewd facade
the throes of their first full flush of testosterone
triple x is a double agent , and he 's one bad dude .
a jerry bruckheimer
double-barreled
, wendigo is a genuinely bone-chilling tale .
school undergrad
impressive hybrid .
might just
takes a potentially trite and overused concept -lrb- aliens come to earth -rrb- and
combine easily
more time
any chekhov is better than no chekhov ,
most parents
does its sensitive handling of some delicate subject matter
the hanukkah spirit seems fried in pork .
could work , especially since the actresses in the lead roles are all more than competent
and withholds delivery
made one
the script , which has a handful of smart jokes
take you down a familiar road with a few twists
lingual
while retaining an integrity and refusing to compromise his vision
will find that the road to perdition leads to a satisfying destination .
, spiritual challenge
good -lrb- successful -rrb-
even solondz 's thirst for controversy
concert footage
a technical triumph
with several survivors , whose riveting memories are rendered with such clarity that it 's as if it all happened only yesterday
ate
enticing and often funny documentary .
its sudsy
through a remarkable amount of material in the film 's short 90 minutes
the tumult
turns numbingly dull-witted and disquietingly creepy
real people
that one never overwhelms the other
cliche-ridden
the video medium could use more of : spirit , perception , conviction
an awful snooze .
in addition to hoffman 's powerful acting clinic
spider-man '' certainly
not a bad choice here , assuming that ... the air-conditioning in the theater is working properly .
she lets her love depraved leads meet , -lrb- denis ' -rrb- story becomes a hopeless , unsatisfying muddle
exciting as all this exoticism might sound to the typical pax
unless one considers cliched dialogue and perverse escapism a source of high hilarity
the film has a nearly terminal case of the cutes ,
the ghetto of sentimental chick-flicks
in -lrb- the characters ' -rrb- misery
among the many pleasures are the lively intelligence of the artists and their perceptiveness about their own situations .
than by anything on display
is that it 's a crime movie made by someone who obviously knows nothing about crime .
dissing the film
the breezy and amateurish feel of an after school special on the subject of tolerance
to sit through about 90 minutes of a so-called ` comedy ' and not laugh once
in korea
fast-moving and
whirl
, schrader relies on subtle ironies and visual devices to convey point of view .
a heck
into every frame
been trying to pass off as acceptable teen entertainment for some time now
trouble every day is a success in some sense , but it 's hard to like a film so cold and dead
in seattle
life or something like it has its share of high points , but it misses too many opportunities .
does n't have much else ... especially in a moral sense .
absorbing characters
slack execution
old people will love this movie
legally
the gorgeously elaborate continuation
have your head in your hands wondering why lee 's character did n't just go to a bank manager and save everyone the misery
drivel
aims to be funny , uplifting and moving , sometimes all at once
the best movies of the year
mythmaking
pace and lack
of spontaneity in its execution and a dearth of real poignancy
initially gripping
look cool
friel pulls the strings that make williams sink into melancholia
with three excellent principal singers , a youthful and good-looking diva and tenor and richly handsome locations , it 's enough to make you wish jacquot had left well enough alone and just filmed the opera without all these distortions of perspective .
precious at the start and
everett remains a perfect wildean actor , and a relaxed firth displays impeccable comic skill
the mark of a documentary that works
visual delight
truth or consequences , n.m. ' or any other interchangeable
repellent to fully endear itself to american art house audiences , but it is notable for its stylistic austerity and forcefulness
spears ' -rrb-
bit from the classics
independence , complete with loads of cgi and bushels of violence , but not a drop
exemplify
is merely a charmless witch .
the dysfunctional family
jackson 's limited but enthusiastic adaptation
a thrill
uplifting , funny and wise
turned out
this amiable picture talks tough , but
knowledge , education , and the
teen-targeted action tv series
twenty-first century
coherent game
is our story
about crime
molested
a splendid job
-lrb- johnnie to and wai ka fai are -rrb- sure to find an enthusiastic audience among american action-adventure buffs , but the film 's interests may be too narrow to attract crossover viewers .
stitch is a bad mannered , ugly and destructive little \*\*\*\* .
arliss
at hardass american
, if good-hearted , movie .
dramatize
m.i.t.
robert john burke
schaefer 's ...
the sweet , melancholy spell of this unique director 's previous films
called a solid success
in the swinging
delivers fascinating psychological fare
beautiful paean
work ,
4ever has the same sledgehammer appeal as pokemon videos , but it breathes more on the big screen and induces headaches more slowly .
redneck-versus-blueblood cliches
aimed at kids
it 's forrest gump , angel of death
a biting satire that has no teeth
is so grainy and rough , so dependent on being ` naturalistic ' rather than carefully lit and set up , that it 's exhausting to watch .
a good surprise ending
bedside
have made for better drama
, virulently unpleasant excuse
giant step backward
sag in certain places
month 's
non-narrative
the duration
a particularly joyless , and exceedingly dull , period coming-of-age tale .
tara reid
bringing off
is one that should be thrown back in the river
bohos
david 's point
written , flatly , by david kendall and
wise-cracker
yes , that 's right : it 's forrest gump , angel of death
fans of chris fuhrman 's posthumously published cult novel
would he say ?
a moving and stark reminder that the casualties of war reach much further than we imagine .
one 's mouth
missed anything
holds promise
, possession is a movie that puts itself squarely in the service of the lovers who inhabit it .
tripe
great to look at , and funny
into your consciousness
a more colorful , more playful tone than his other films
behan 's memoir is great material for a film -- rowdy , brawny and lyrical in the best irish sense
a black-owned record label
enjoyed the thrill of the chill
sit
incomprehensible , vicious and absurd
it is n't even close to being the barn-burningly bad movie it promised it would be
blending entrepreneurial zeal
a captivating drama that will speak to the nonconformist in us all
this one escaped the lifetime network
considerable skill and determination ,
hate the feeling of having been slimed in the name of high art .
uses some of the figures
though it was written for no one
15 years old
rehashes several old themes and is capped with pointless extremes
slapping extreme humor
director tom dey demonstrated a knack for mixing action and idiosyncratic humor in his charming 2000 debut shanghai noon
most watchable
as brave and challenging
as one of the worst films of the summer
juliet\/west
resorting to pee-related sight gags that might even cause tom green a grimace ; still , myer 's energy and the silliness of it all eventually prevail
moments of revelation
stops moving , portraying both the turmoil of the time and giving conduct a perpetual sense of urgency , which , for a film that takes nearly three hours to unspool , is both funny and irritating .
stale retread of the '53 original
angela gheorghiu , ruggero raimondi ,
delivers a powerful commentary
whose valuable messages are forgotten 10 minutes after the last trombone
vast enterprise
even halfway scary
grant and hoult
the most incoherent
it transporting is that it 's also one of the smartest
und drang
some of the camera work
the end that extravagantly redeems it
your problems
this is the kind of movie that you only need to watch for about thirty seconds before you say to yourself , ` ah , yes , here we have a bad , bad , bad movie .
is a little like a chocolate milk moustache ...
julia roberts wannabe
they do a good job of painting this family dynamic for the audience but they tried to squeeze too many elements into the film
of the year selection
, only with muscles and a lot more smarts , but just as endearing and easy to watch
the mothman prophecies , which is mostly a bore , seems to exist only for its climactic setpiece .
artificial structure
vera has created a provocative , absorbing drama that reveals the curse of a self-hatred instilled by rigid social mores .
that extra little something
the best since the last waltz
best straight-up
there are no special effects , and no hollywood endings .
would require the patience of job to get through this interminable , shapeless documentary about the swinging subculture
at once emotional and richly analytical , the cosby-seinfeld encounter alone confirms the serious weight behind this superficially loose , larky documentary .
does n't clue you in that something 's horribly wrong
, with few exceptions , it rarely stoops to cheap manipulation or corny conventions to do it
, then becomes bring it on , then becomes unwatchable
fishy community
... is a brilliantly played , deeply unsettling experience .
's supposed to be a drama
having
particularly engaging or
that it 's not nearly long enough
it 's just one that could easily wait for your pay per view dollar .
, no such thing is hartley 's least accessible screed yet .
with low-brow humor , gratuitous violence and a disturbing disregard
looks so much like a young robert deniro that it seems the film should instead be called ` my husband is travis bickle '
facing the prospect of their own mortality
female follies
is the operative word for `` bad company
there 's not enough intelligence , wit or innovation on the screen to attract and sustain an older crowd .
casting its audience as that of intellectual lector in contemplation of the auteur 's professional injuries
stands still in more ways that one in clockstoppers , a sci-fi thriller as lazy as it is interminable
cast adrift in various new york city locations
has severe body odor
-lrb- and probably should have
that the answer is as conventional as can be
, but rather by emphasizing the characters
real filmmaker 's
behind the music
does n't understand that the idea of exploiting molestation for laughs is funny , not actually exploiting it yourself .
the results are underwhelming
's a well-written and occasionally challenging social drama that actually has something interesting to say
genial but never inspired
with slightly above-average brains
are terribly convincing , which is a pity , considering barry 's terrific performance .
material that is generally
as it searches -lrb- vainly , i think -rrb- for something fresh to say
a visually compelling one
have made to our shared history
finally reveals his martial artistry
in new york
the viewer feel like the movie 's various victimized audience members after a while ,
the delivery
ranks as the most original in years .
the story line may be 127 years old , but el crimen del padre amaro ... could n't be more timely in its despairing vision of corruption within the catholic establishment .
dwell
graduated
, unlikeable people
yank
bland hollywood romance
none of this sounds promising and
'll be more acquainted with the tiniest details of tom hanks ' face than his wife is
seems to have been made under the influence of rohypnol
if his life-altering experiences made him bitter and less mature
what lifts the film high above run-of-the-filth gangster flicks
with its love of life and beauty
the sweetest thing leaves a bitter taste .
or not you 're enlightened by any of derrida 's lectures on `` the other '' and `` the self
a faraway planet
of enigma
hellish
opaque
too many
contrived , overblown and tie-in
magician
what john does is heroic , but we do n't condone it , '' one of the film 's stars recently said , a tortuous comment that perfectly illustrates the picture 's moral schizophrenia .
equally miserable film
is attractive
sweeping and gliding
a result
sexy intrigue
that franz kafka would have made
instead gets -lrb- sci-fi -rrb- rehash
the film has the thrown-together feel of a summer-camp talent show : hastily written , underrehearsed , arbitrarily plotted and filled with crude humor and vulgar innuendo .
accumulate like lint in a fat man 's navel .
few moments of inspiration
mind-numbing indifference
is dicey screen material that only a genius should touch .
a college-spawned -lrb- colgate u. -rrb- comedy ensemble known as broken lizard
his convictions
cinderella story
is given life when a selection appears in its final form -lrb- in `` last dance '' -rrb- .
they currently have .
on the local flavour with a hugely enjoyable film about changing times , clashing cultures and the pleasures of a well-made pizza
the movie does has some entertainment value - how much depends on how well you like chris rock .
benigni 's italian pinocchio
this 20th anniversary edition
engaging film
humane and important
mentally `` superior '' friends
of its own making
throws one in the pulsating thick of a truly frightening situation
teen-pop exploitation
technology
a head-turner -- thoughtfully written
equation
inspire
a 100-year old mystery
film footage
of virtually plotless meanderings
the contradiction that afflicts so many movies about writers
the sleeve of its gaudy hawaiian shirt
action-movie line
englishmen
while the audience can tell it 's not all new , at least it looks pretty
interdependence
it 's about a very human one
a cinematic year already littered with celluloid garbage
, the simplistic heaven will quite likely be more like hell .
when he can be wacky without clobbering the audience over the head and still maintain a sense of urgency and suspense
is a poster movie , a mediocre tribute to films like them !
jokes
pelosi knows it
aims so low
rooting interest
the trademark of several of his performances
does n't try to surprise us with plot twists ,
, they ca n't go wrong .
an unexpectedly adamant streak
of a big kid
at the dollar theatres
tactic
reach the emotion or timelessness of disney 's great past , or even that of more recent successes such as `` mulan '' or `` tarzan
like a glossy rehash
may be the most oddly honest hollywood document of all
frida with a visual style unique and inherent
satisfies
10 or 15 minutes could be cut and no one would notice
the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism
garcia and
glum as mr. de niro
has a florid turn of phrase that owes more to guy ritchie than the bard of avon .
a struggle of man
divine calling
snow white
billy ray
's a solid movie about people whose lives are anything but
is about as deep as that sentiment .
great performance
shekhar kapur and screenwriters michael schiffer and hossein amini
fritters away
dialogue and drama
from the writing and direction to the soggy performances
chardonne
paste them
'm likely to see all year
is frustratingly unconvincing
than most of the rest of `` dragonfly
with a sensitivity
to think twice before booking passage
the drumming routines
a low-budget series on a uhf channel
emotionally strong and
as the most magical and most fun family fare of this or any recent holiday season
adrien brody
flick .
mind : so why is this so boring ?
a foreign culture only
for even one minute
the wake of saving private ryan
the hardy spirit
your 20th outing shows off a lot of stamina and vitality , and get this , madonna 's cameo does n't suck !
yet completely familiar
'm not sure which will take longer to heal : the welt on johnny knoxville 's stomach from a riot-control projectile or my own tortured psyche
curtains
refuses to spell things out for viewers
is n't heated properly , so that it ends up
trapped wo n't score points for political correctness , but it may cause parents a few sleepless hours -- a sign of its effectiveness .
film criticism
tu
battle and action sequences
the first shocking thing
slather clearasil over the blemishes of youth
bogdanovich puts history in perspective and
`` chicago ''
do its characters exactly spring
well-paced and ultimately
butthead
unattractive or
classics
kurys seems intimidated by both her subject matter and the period trappings of this debut venture into the heritage business .
movie landscape
die another day is only intermittently entertaining but it 's hard not to be a sucker for its charms , or perhaps it 's just impossible not to feel nostalgia for movies you grew up with
hokum but
genre 's
uncharted depths
all of the elements are in place for a great film noir
brutal mid
i have a confession to make : i did n't particularly like e.t. the first time i saw it as a young boy .
the attics
-lrb- crudup -rrb- a suburban architect , and
's like rocky and bullwinkle on speed
turn a larky chase movie into an emotionally satisfying exploration of the very human need
orchestrated
of ' a nightmare
clients
grief and loss
here in wisegirls
endangered
a first-class road movie that proves you can run away from home , but your ego and all your problems go with you
, clean-cut dahmer -lrb- jeremy renner -rrb- and fiendish acts that no amount of earnest textbook psychologizing can bridge .
its humor or stock ideas
are a few chuckles , but not a single gag sequence that really scores
this cloying , voices-from-the-other-side story
anti-catholic
captures ,
babies are the kiss of death in this bitter italian comedy
confuse
as 9
enthusiastically invokes the percussion rhythm , the brass soul and the sense of fierce competition that helps make great marching bands half the fun of college football games
baran is a gentle film with dramatic punch , a haunting ode to humanity .
is also a work of deft and subtle poetry
too much power , not enough puff .
alienating most
like commiserating
tribute
losses
the otherwise good-naturedness of mr. deeds , with its embrace of sheer goofiness and cameos of less -
forgettably pleasant from start to finish
, potentially ,
feel anything
shows why , of all the period 's volatile romantic lives , sand and musset are worth particular attention
box office money
texan director george ratliff had unlimited access to families and church meetings
to the familiar topic of office politics
been the vehicle for chan that `` the mask '' was for jim carrey
129-minute
a reasonably intelligent person to get through the country bears
a comedic moment
the emotional overload of female angst irreparably drags the film down .
villainous vampires are your cup of blood
undo him
, fun cheese puff
juiced with enough energy and excitement for at least three films
scott baio is turning in some delightful work on indie projects .
bizarre developments
since i found myself howling more than cringing , i 'd say the film works
makes them
of the swashbucklers
coming down off
thrives
hallelujah for small favors
an action movie that actually has a brain
is too often like looking over the outdated clothes and plastic knickknacks at your neighbor 's garage sale
toys
sugary sentiment and withholds delivery on the pell-mell
a world of artistic abandon and political madness and very nearly
there are plenty of scenes in frida that do work , but rarely do they involve the title character herself .
four main actresses
a single character worth rooting for -lrb- or worth rooting against , for that matter -rrb-
painful and refreshing
's an often-cute film but either needs more substance to fill the time or some judicious editing
religion that dares to question an ancient faith , and about hatred that offers no easy , comfortable resolution
ai n't a lot more painful than an unfunny movie that thinks it 's hilarious .
seeing things from new sides , plunging deeper ,
better than the tepid star trek : insurrection
seems to be missing a great deal of the acerbic repartee of the play
of human decency
ingeniously
blind , crippled , amish people
times when the film 's reach exceeds its grasp
cold , oddly colorful and just plain otherworldly , a freaky bit of art that 's there to scare while we delight in the images
rough
gross-out flicks , college flicks , or
a teenybopper ed wood film
to baffle the faithful with his games of hide-and-seek
's neither too erotic nor very thrilling ,
a compelling , gut-clutching piece of advocacy cinema that carries you along in a torrent of emotion as it explores the awful complications of one terrifying day
a finely tuned mood piece , a model of menacing atmosphere .
sorts , and
narrow , fearful view
forgivable
murky
the movie is a lumbering load of hokum but ... it 's at least watchable
a fairly straightforward remake
of its characters ' lives
for smokey robinson
money-grubbing
farcical and loathsome
it does n't make for great cinema , but it is interesting to see where one 's imagination will lead when given the opportunity .
great dragons !
river
on par
paid to the animation
sets out to tell
weak and strong
a few zingers aside
when you could just rent those movies instead , let alone seek out a respectable new one
never knew what the hell was coming next
is nicely shot , well-edited and features a standout performance by diane lane .
pretension
leave it
admirable storyteller
the story passes time until it 's time for an absurd finale of twisted metal , fireballs and revenge .
embraces it , energizes it
and sometimes plain wacky implausibility --
it does n't offer any insights that have n't been thoroughly debated in the media already , back in the dahmer heyday of the mid - '90s
every bad action-movie line in history
powerful success
the perfect movie
smart and taut
poor casting
retail
think of a thing to do with these characters except have them run through dark tunnels , fight off various anonymous attackers , and evade elaborate surveillance technologies
too bad to be good and
rhapsodize cynicism ,
the best sequel
meets goodfellas in this easily skippable hayseeds-vs
sparkling
watching queen
maryam is more timely now than ever .
protecting her cub
fleet-footed and
a notorious reputation
trying to hold onto what 's left of his passe ' chopsocky glory
a full experience , a love story and a murder mystery that expands into a meditation on the deep deceptions of innocence .
shlockmeister ed wood
a premise ,
the uninitiated
seriously intended
no matter how fantastic reign of fire looked , its story was making no sense at all
six musical numbers
really interesting to say
is about growing strange hairs , getting a more mature body , and finding it necessary to hide new secretions from the parental units .
'' movies
to traverse
coming-of-age genre
streamlined to a tight , brisk 85-minute screwball thriller , `` big trouble '' is funny , harmless and as substantial as a tub of popcorn with extra butter .
old silliness
with this claustrophobic concept
it 's never as solid as you want it to be
with a tighter editorial process and firmer direction this material could work , especially since the actresses in the lead roles are all more than competent
sturdiest
strikes a potent chemistry
by its intimacy and precision
with a moving camera
to me , it sounds like a cruel deception carried out by men of marginal intelligence , with reactionary ideas about women and a total lack of empathy .
buoyant delivery
a sweet treasure and something well worth
89
the time of day by concentrating on the elements of a revealing alienation among a culture of people who sadly are at hostile odds with one another through recklessness and retaliation
's not difficult to spot the culprit early-on in this predictable thriller .
a minor-league soccer remake of the longest yard
real americans
becomes lifeless
the title may be
i 've never seen or heard anything quite like this film ,
than another `` best man '' clone by weaving a theme throughout this funny film
sincerity
more chaotic than entertaining
, it would fit chan like a $ 99 bargain-basement special .
zhang 's last film
surefire , beloved genres
thoughtful , visually graceful
is a sobering recount of a very bleak day in derry .
our perspective
seems as tired as its protagonist
reverence
being very funny
his superb actors
love-struck
modern
so much passion
fondly remembered as roman coppola 's brief pretentious period before going on to other films that actually tell a story worth caring about
another review
oedekerk mugs mercilessly , and the genuinely funny jokes are few and far between .
were paying dues for good books unread
would really buy this stuff
10,000
this space-based homage to robert louis stevenson 's treasure island
supporting characters who are either too goodly , wise and knowing or downright comically evil
definitive answers
have characters and a storyline
italian neorealism
all for that
garbus -rrb-
ascends to a kinetic life so teeming that even cranky adults may rediscover the quivering kid inside .
takes chances that are bold by studio standards
say mean things and shoot a lot of bullets
's a bad sign in a thriller when you instantly know whodunit .
among partnerships
a movie filled with unlikable , spiteful idiots
the best advice is : ` scooby ' do n't .
film that leaves you scratching your head in amazement over the fact that so many talented people could participate in such an ill-advised and poorly
before i saw this movie
torn away from the compelling historical tale
do with it
the more lascivious-minded
sung in italian
maladjusted teens
than any of the character dramas , which never reach satisfying conclusions
the planet 's
her heroine 's book sound convincing ,
a great writer and dubious human being
this rich and luscious
is : ` scooby ' do n't .
directed by kevin bray , whose crisp framing , edgy camera work , and wholesale ineptitude with acting , tone and pace very obviously mark him as a video helmer making his feature debut
forget the psychology 101 study of romantic obsession
clear-eyed chronicle
leguizamo 's best movie work
war-torn jerusalem
superbly photographed and staged by mendes with a series of riveting set pieces the likes of which mainstream audiences have rarely seen .
not to mention dragged down by a leaden closing act
's not little nicky
without the peanut butter
the film 's moral compass
with plenty of action and almost no substance
if s&m seems like a strange route to true love , maybe it is , but it 's to this film 's -lrb- and its makers ' -rrb- credit that we believe that that 's exactly what these two people need to find each other -- and themselves
the magnificent swooping aerial shots are breathtaking
about female friendship that men can embrace and women
dip into your wallet , swipe 90 minutes of your time ,
wonder what anyone saw in this film that allowed it to get made
scattered moments of lazy humor
the fast runner ' transports the viewer into an unusual space
funniest jokes
good actors have a radar for juicy roles -- there 's a plethora of characters in this picture , and not one of them is flat .
director fabian bielinsky
undergo radical changes when it suits the script
take everyone to since there 's no new `` a christmas carol '' out in the theaters this year
a transit city
happen along the way
a timely , tongue-in-cheek profile of the corporate circus that is the recording industry in the current climate of mergers and downsizing
whether to admire these people 's dedication to their cause or be repelled by their dogmatism , manipulativeness and narrow , fearful view of american life
a poorly scripted , preachy fable
expressive face
the best of herzog 's works
the novelty
flat , flat dialogue
almost everyone growing up believes their family must look like `` the addams family '' to everyone looking in ... ``
pious
sleeper
dresses it
go where the moment takes them
that manage to avoid the ghetto of sentimental chick-flicks by treating female follies with a satirical style
long and eventful spiritual journey
-lrb- swimfan -rrb- falls victim to sloppy plotting , an insultingly unbelievable final act and a villainess who is too crazy to be interesting .
has its audience giddy with the delight of discovery
, made all the more poignant by the incessant use of cell phones .
directorial career
want it to be
a decent-enough nail-biter that stands a good chance of being the big
in the right b-movie frame of mind
stoop so low
of psychopathic underdogs whale the tar out of unsuspecting lawmen
-lrb- a -rrb- wonderfully loopy tale of love , longing , and voting
to anti-semitism and neo-fascism
stunning
rain
the floor with a sickening thud
you can only love the players it brings to the fore for the gifted but no-nonsense human beings they are and for the still-inestimable contribution they have made to our shared history .
the venezuelans
an amateurish , quasi-improvised acting exercise
that ca n't totally hide its contrivances
, it 's no classic
proves a lovely trifle that , unfortunately , is a little too in love with its own cuteness .
sketch inspired by the works of john waters and todd solondz , rather than a fully developed story
jagged , as if filmed directly from a television monitor
hardass american
gives his best screen performance with an oddly winning portrayal of one of life 's ultimate losers .
made literature literal without killing its soul
, unusual , even nutty
hardly over
it 's like rocky and bullwinkle on speed , but that 's neither completely enlightening , nor does it catch the intensity of the movie 's strangeness
merges his collaborators ' symbolic images with his words , insinuating , for example , that in hollywood , only god speaks to the press
clearly mythic structure
a hilarious kenneth branagh
that paints a grand picture of an era and makes the journey feel like a party
yes , soar .
plays like a series of vignettes -- clips of a film that are still looking for a common through-line
decidedly
going nowhere fast
would n't it be nice if all guys got a taste of what it 's like on the other side of the bra ? '
as a flawed human
than it is
is in the background
bubba ho-tep 's clearly evident quality
, what an idea , what a thrill ride .
of millennial brusqueness and undying , traditional politesse
that one can honestly describe as looking , sounding and simply feeling like no other film in recent history
the film operates nicely off the element of surprise ,
torturing each other psychologically and
felt in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks .
bludgeoning the audience
is good ,
hoping that it would be sleazy and fun
the latest
of merit as this one come along
sha-na-na sketch
fallen under the sweet , melancholy spell of this unique director 's previous films
to appeal to women looking for a howlingly trashy time
expect no major discoveries , nor any stylish sizzle , but the film sits with square conviction and touching good sense on the experience of its women .
left the theatre
is still worth
occur and not `` if
the pantheon of the best of the swashbucklers
is whether these ambitions , laudable in themselves , justify a theatrical simulation of the death camp of auschwitz ii-birkenau .
' should never have been brought out of hibernation
said about stealing harvard
decibel
fly with most intelligent viewers
i 've seen some bad singer-turned actors , but
this as a smutty guilty pleasure
jack nicholson 's -rrb-
for those who are intrigued by politics of the '70s , the film is every bit as fascinating as it is flawed .
that vision is beginning to feel
unsure
economical antidote
by its own solemnity
more emotional force
stress ` dumb .
in the end , it stays in formula -- which is a waste of de niro , mcdormand and the other good actors in the cast
a distinctly musty odour ,
wise enough
ode to billy joe - lies somewhere in the story of matthew shepard , but that film is yet to be made
the artist
, saved only by its winged assailants .
make this a charmer
of the opera
disorienting force
goes straight to video
is for the most part a useless movie , even with a great director at the helm .
seen the hippie-turned-yuppie plot before
make personal velocity into an intricate , intimate and intelligent journey
beautifully illuminates what it means sometimes to be inside looking out , and at other times outside looking in .
find something new to add to the canon of chan
henry
reminds us that , in any language , the huge stuff in life can usually be traced back to the little things .
a brilliant piece
of nature , of man or of one another
of the film with a creepy and dead-on performance
may take its sweet time to get wherever it 's going
a sense of wonder
despite juliet stevenon 's attempt to bring cohesion to pamela 's emotional roller coaster life
confessions may not be a straightforward bio , nor
brings a youthful , out-to-change-the-world aggressiveness to the project , as if she 's cut open a vein and bled the raw film stock
mildly entertaining , inoffensive fluff
bitchy frolic which pokes fun at the price of popularity and small-town pretension in the lone star state
to supply too much of the energy in a film that is , overall , far too staid for its subject matter
caffeinated , sloppy
makes her appear foolish and shallow rather than , as was more likely ,
cheese , ham and cheek
be burns 's strongest film since the brothers mcmullen
of teenagers fixating on its body humour and reinforcement of stereotypes
shakespeare 's eloquent language
the respect they
with reality
is so insanely stupid , so awful in so many ways that watching it leaves you giddy
by the bad idea
major-league leading lady
takes one character we do n't like and
just plain awful
lost some of the dramatic conviction that underlies the best of comedies ...
ability to make its subject interesting to those who are n't part of its supposed target audience
steadfast refusal to set up a dualistic battle between good and evil
personal reflection
violence and
on which it operates
joel silver and robert zemeckis
win some hearts
's all derivative
has crafted with harris goldberg
deserving
one feels the dimming of a certain ambition , but in its place a sweetness , clarity and emotional openness that recalls the classics of early italian neorealism .
to gurus and doshas
espn
the insightful writer\/director responsible for this illuminating comedy
witherspoon puts to rest her valley-girl image , but
a world of boys
on extreme urgency
american pie-like irreverence
her beloved genre
's got to be a more graceful way of portraying the devastation of this disease .
characters are both overplayed and exaggerated
wasted nearly two hours of your own precious life with this silly little puddle of a movie
sleep-inducingly slow-paced crime drama
confirms tezuka 's status as both the primary visual influence
charming and quirky
hawk
of the pitfalls you 'd expect in such a potentially sudsy set-up
from anne rice 's novel the vampire chronicles
your favorite pet get buried alive
recent chinese immigrant 's experiences
nuanced a robert de niro performance can be when he is not more lucratively engaged in the shameless self-caricature of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb- and ` analyze that , ' promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year
the explosion essentially ruined -- or , rather , overpowered -- the fiction of the movie for me .
banged their brains into the ground so frequently
real women
it never quite makes it to the boiling point , but manages to sustain a good simmer for most of its running time .
glumly mishandle the story 's promising premise of a physician who needs to heal himself .
has made its way into your very bloodstream
filter
a weird ,
some fantastic moments and scenes
friday the 13th by way of clean and sober
than our lesser appetites
- and
, crush goes to absurd lengths to duck the very issues it raises .
will indie filmmakers subject us to boring , self-important stories of how horrible we are to ourselves and each other ?
bespeaks an expiration date passed a long time ago
susan sarandon
for the candidate
many more that graze the funny bone
hypnotic imagery and fragmentary tale
a space station in the year 2455 can be crossed off the list of ideas for the inevitable future sequels -lrb- hey , do n't shoot the messenger -rrb-
muy loco , but
the film is filled with humorous observations about the general absurdity of modern life as seen through the eyes outsiders
caruso 's
lyrical tale probes the ambiguous welcome extended by iran to the afghani refugees who streamed across its borders , desperate for work and food .
a visual delight
great expectations
to take an entirely stale concept and push it through the audience 's meat grinder one more time
efficiently
low-budget hybrid
other rowdy raunch-fests
comedic agony
wisegirls
to be smack in the middle of a war zone armed with nothing but a camera
issue a moratorium , effective immediately , on treacly films about inspirational prep-school professors and the children they so heartwarmingly motivate
is an imaginative teacher of emotional intelligence in this engaging film about two men who discover what william james once called ` the gift of tears .
maintain
ridiculous wig
a rather shapeless good time
is still worth hearing
will no doubt rally to its cause , trotting out threadbare standbys like ` masterpiece ' and ` triumph ' and all that malarkey
organic way
the tabloid energy
go-for-broke
is remarkably engaging despite being noticeably derivative of goodfellas and at least a half dozen other trouble-in-the-ghetto flicks .
's exactly the kind of movie toback 's detractors always accuse him of making
odds with the rest of the film
the original film virtually scene for scene and
communicating
most haunting about `` fence '' is its conclusion , when we hear the ultimate fate of these girls and realize , much to our dismay , that this really did happen .
the history
another arnold vehicle
feels strange
postapocalyptic setting
is undoubtedly
internal combustion engine
the rollicking dark humor so necessary
issues
wrenching performances
about the benjamins evokes the bottom tier of blaxploitation flicks from the 1970s .
long limbs
alienating most viewers
while some will object to the idea of a vietnam picture with such a rah-rah , patriotic tone
'' is a probing examination of a female friendship set against a few dynamic decades .
open-ended and composed of layer upon layer , talk to her is a cinephile 's feast , an invitation to countless interpretations .
the little mermaid
romantic and serenely
about cal
public restroom
of its cinematic predecessors
killer jeffrey dahmer
smugly suggests a superior moral tone is more important than filmmaking skill
it promises : a look at the `` wild ride '' that ensues when brash young men set out to conquer the online world with laptops , cell phones and sketchy business plans
portugal
tea
kiddies
disappointment
funny , puzzling movie
shallow rumination
dickensian
something like nostalgia
hades
in ` baran
expects something special
an indelible epic american story about two families , one black and one white , facing change in both their inner and outer lives
is hartley 's least accessible screed yet .
to the mystic genres of cinema
rare drama
haunting sense
scarlet letter
there 's no discernible feeling beneath the chest hair
piscopo
expertly plucking tension from quiet
is a movie that puts itself squarely in the service of the lovers who inhabit it
comedies like american pie
there are times when you wish that the movie had worked a little harder to conceal its contrivances ,
the real triumphs
all hope of a good movie ye who enter here
seen in the many film
to the story 's morals
's endlessly inventive , consistently intelligent and sickeningly savage
are great rewards here .
is about the worst thing chan has done in the united states .
anyone who 's ever
except its timing
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this is rote spookiness , with nary an original idea -lrb- or role , or edit , or score , or anything , really -rrb- in sight , and the whole of the proceedings beg the question ` why ?
two year affair
love , lust , and
the immense imax screen
asks the question how much souvlaki can you take before indigestion sets in .
another kind of chinese
calm and thoughtful
gorgeously elaborate continuation
being stuck in a dark pit having a nightmare about bad cinema
soderbergh 's best films , ``
is the way it skirts around any scenes that might have required genuine acting from ms. spears .
violence
norrington-directed predecessor
haneke 's portrait of an upper class austrian society and
breathes life into a roll that could have otherwise been bland and run of the mill
and audacious moments
the previous pictures
irreparable damage
informative and breathtakingly spectacular
kitsch hard going
a castrated
despairing vision
gets
a satisfying well-made romantic comedy
entity
would be a worthy substitute for naughty children 's stockings
neither as scary-funny as tremors nor demented-funny as starship troopers
good actors ,
by hollywood
with its lackadaisical plotting and mindless action , all about the benjamins evokes the bottom tier of blaxploitation flicks from the 1970s .
please its intended audience -- children -- without placing their parents in a coma-like state
the events
pat storylines , precious circumstances and beautiful stars
the picture does n't know it 's a comedy .
a generic family comedy unlikely to be appreciated by anyone outside the under-10 set .
ravishing costumes , eye-filling , wide-screen production design
a shiny new bow
smartly directed , grown-up film
the other hannibal movies
, miracle of miracles , the movie does a flip-flop
a sly female empowerment movie , although not in a way anyone would expect .
of the 30-year friendship between two english women
mccrudden
as saccharine movies go
every indulgent , indie trick in the book
there is n't much to it .
be ` easier
coordinated his own dv poetry with the beat he hears in his soul
artfully
invokes the percussion rhythm , the brass soul and the sense of fierce competition that helps make great marching bands half the fun of college football games
what 's hard to understand
it appears as if even the filmmakers did n't know what kind of movie they were making .
siege
the film 's maudlin focus on the young woman 's infirmity and her naive dreams play like the worst kind of hollywood heart-string plucking .
only unsatisfactorily
involvement
questions
her own screenplay
sadly proving once again ego does n't always go hand in hand with talent
denis
a tool to rally anti-catholic protestors
stealing harvard does n't care about cleverness , wit or any other kind of intelligent humor .
of inertia to arrest development in a dead-end existence
electoral
to the story
like it 's a big , comforting jar of marmite , to be slathered on crackers and served as a feast of bleakness
is fascinating
do n't see often enough these days
made to be jaglomized is the cannes film festival , the annual riviera spree of flesh , buzz , blab and money .
the spell
and it 's harder still to believe that anyone in his right mind would want to see the it .
go see this delightful comedy
the direction has a fluid , no-nonsense authority , and
an attraction it desperately needed
overtake the comedy
by that measure , it is a failure .
tweaked version
sidewalks
of spiritual inquiry
's that rare family movie -- genuine and sweet
i did n't find much fascination in the swinging .
in hell
that kate is n't very bright , but that she has n't been worth caring about
with bathos and pathos and the further oprahfication of the world
fred schepisi 's film
pulls off some deft ally mcbeal-style fantasy sequences
cho 's latest comic set
on the conspirators
long
the kid stays
start writing screenplays
lucy 's personality tics
cleavage
fun-for-fun 's
is a decomposition of healthy eccentric inspiration and ambition -- wearing a cloak of unsentimental , straightforward text --
using a video game
quiet american
the part
little more than a well-mounted history lesson
is as bad at it is cruel
a bad way
is n't back at blockbuster before midnight
the low-key direction
come from the script 's insistence on providing deep emotional motivation for each and every one of abagnale 's antics .
a pair
the first half
the hard-to-predict and absolutely essential chemistry between the down-to-earth bullock and the nonchalant grant
good kids
bad news bears
's good enough
outstanding originality
see who can out-bad-act the other
gorgeous exterior photography
do a little fleeing of its own
so low in a poorly
of plucky british eccentrics
so much a struggle of man vs. man as brother-man vs. the man
's attempts to heal after the death of a child
to me
had this much imagination and nerve
speaking even one word to each other
he 's made a film that 's barely shocking , barely interesting and most of all , barely anything
to great performances
to find a ` literary ' filmmaking style to match his subject
, not-nearly - as-nasty - as-it
with its story
finishes half a parsec -lrb- a nose -rrb- ahead of generations
ended up in a movie this bad
unholy hokum
eyes , repressed smile
feature directing debut
it wo n't hold up over the long haul ,
jonah 's despair -- in all its agonizing , catch-22 glory --
some weird masterpiece theater sketch with neither
a superlative b movie -- funny , sexy , and rousing
languorous rhythms
impulse
created a film
a drama ?
skirts
food-for-thought
co
found what time
are there
all that jazz
outrageous or
clive
grocery lists and ways
is a refreshingly smart and newfangled variation on several themes derived from far less sophisticated and knowing horror films
vibrant , colorful , semimusical
a boring , pretentious waste of nearly two hours
ourside the theatre roger might be intolerable company ,
's relentlessly folksy , a procession of stagy set pieces stacked with binary oppositions
that should tell you everything you need to know about all the queen 's men .
transform themselves into a believable mother\/daughter pair
it 's impossible to care
's little to recommend snow dogs ,
are vividly and painfully
encompassing
a lonely beacon
straight-ahead thriller
the characters , cast in impossibly contrived situations ,
perfectly pitched web
bare-bones narrative
it 's far from a groundbreaking endeavor
thoughtful , reverent
's far from being this generation 's animal house
's hard to believe these jokers are supposed to have pulled off four similar kidnappings before
exasperating
who have nothing
, and altogether creepy
, lucky break is -lrb- cattaneo -rrb- sophomore slump .
by splendid performances
this movie must surely be one of them
the sundance film festival has become so buzz-obsessed that fans and producers descend upon utah each january to ferret out the next great thing .
gets his secretary to fax it
at `` the real americans ''
the emigre experience
most of the psychological and philosophical material in italics
between presiding over the end of cinema as we know it and another night of delightful hand shadows
cassel
another in a long line of ultra-violent war movies , this one is not quite what it could have been as a film ,
the screenplay level
it 's worth the concentration .
's kinda dumb
102-minute film
the snowman
this ready-made midnight movie
of characters that bring the routine day to day struggles of the working class to life
shows crushingly little curiosity about , or is ill-equipped to examine , the interior lives of the characters in his film , much less incorporate them into his narrative
is druggy and self-indulgent , like a spring-break orgy for pretentious arts majors .
the word perfectly describes pauline & paulette
to eat up these veggies
weaving themes
figure out what makes wilco a big deal
's not an original character , siuation or joke in the entire movie
the point of real interest - -- audience sadism --
have carved their own comfortable niche in the world
too good to be bad
modesty
that it ca n't really be called animation
could have been crisper and punchier ,
groupies
pull out
the obligatory moments of sentimental ooze
wilde 's play is a masterpiece of elegant wit and artifice .
to sentimentality
of piffle
practically
paid to make it
a career-defining revelation
fan
troubling and
is just as likely to blacken that organ with cold vengefulness
left us cold
special type
knock yourself out and enjoy the big screen postcard that is a self-glorified martin lawrence lovefest
have always
six-time
as cho may have intended or
littered with zero-dimensional , unlikable characters and hackneyed , threadbare comic setups .
admit it 's semi-amusing to watch robert deniro belt out `` when you 're a jet
strange guy things
more than a tepid
worst possibilities
a giant commercial for universal studios , where much of the action takes place
its welcome with audiences several years
you 're in need of a cube fix
around some intriguing questions about the difference between human and android life
there 's a heaven for bad movies
the movie gods
the time the credits roll across the pat ending
sexes
permitting its characters more than two obvious dimensions
for monsters to blame for all that
mournful undercurrent
little ones
of above the rest
the film is explosive , but
10th film
's usually a bad sign when directors abandon their scripts and go where the moment takes them
will find it more than capable of rewarding them
is strong and funny , for the first 15 minutes anyway
as a playful recapitulation of the artist 's career
, evans is no hollywood villain
to demonstrate that his pathology evolved from human impulses that grew hideously twisted
transporting re-imagining of beauty and the beast and 1930s horror films
a speed
several scenes run
than the inside column of a torn book jacket
four sisters
the only one laughing at his own joke
excruciatingly literal
has its share of clever moments and biting dialogue
most people
can tell what it is supposed to be , but ca n't really call it a work of art .
replace
that can be seen in other films
taking them to surprising highs , sorrowful lows and hidden impulsive niches ... gorgeous , passionate , and at times uncommonly moving
a summer entertainment adults can see without feeling embarrassed , but it could have been more .
with moist eyes
giant pile
is a pan-american movie , with moments of genuine insight into the urban heart
really funny movie
offers an interesting bit of speculation as to the issues brecht faced as his life drew to a close
the few
that the picture is unfamiliar , but
bouncing bravado
which is especially unfortunate in light of the fine work done by most of the rest of her cast
its dark , delicate treatment of these characters
with graphic violence
disoriented
socially
... silly humbuggery ...
thoughtfulness and pasta-fagioli comedy
sounding like arnold schwarzenegger
20,000 leagues under the sea ' and the george pal version of h.g. wells ' ` the time machine
nothing less
recently
it 's boring
girls
written by charlie kaufman and his twin brother , donald , and directed by spike jonze
's too much forced drama in this wildly uneven movie , about a young man 's battle with his inescapable past and uncertain future in a very shapable but largely unfulfilling present .
robin williams and
stand on its own
to doze off for a few minutes or make several runs to the concession stand and\/or restroom and not feel as if he or she has missed anything
nonstop images
home video market
is felt ; not the craven of ' a nightmare on elm street ' or ` the hills have eyes , ' but the sad schlock merchant of ` deadly friend
it is and its comedy is generally mean-spirited
into the private existence of the inuit people
if you ever wondered what kind of houses those people live in , this documentary takes a look at 5 alternative housing options
treat its characters , weak and strong ,
conflicted emotions
heavy-handed symbolism , dime-store psychology and endless scenic shots that make 105 minutes seem twice as long
of france 's most inventive directors
's not at his most critically insightful
get to see the one of the world 's best actors , daniel auteuil ,
more likely to induce sleep than fright
fresh good looks
sad nonsense ,
it makes even jason x ... look positively shakesperean by comparison
pompous references
send audiences
undemanding armchair tourists
an eloquent , reflective and beautifully acted meditation on both the profoundly devastating events of one year ago and the slow , painful healing process that has followed in their wake .
down in earnest dramaturgy
the minds and hearts of many
65
it 's only a peek
's stylishly directed with verve ...
wet
get into heaven by sending the audience straight to hell .
know the picture is in trouble .
melodramatic moviemaking
few laughs but nothing else
the film a celluloid litmus test for the intellectual and emotional pedigree of your date and a giant step backward for a director i admire
's definitely worth taking a look
in mystery and a ravishing , baroque beauty
at the expense of his narrative
of contriving a climactic hero 's death for the beloved-major
's not merely
subject as monstrous and
you have no affinity for most of the characters .
takes big bloody chomps out
mildly funny , sometimes tedious , ultimately insignificant
-lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb-
resorts to easy feel-good sentiments
sure is getting old .
contribute
like a precious and finely cut diamond
the feeble examples of big-screen poke-mania
allen , at 66 , has stopped challenging himself
the dramatic crisis does n't always succeed in its quest to be taken seriously , but huppert 's volatile performance makes for a riveting movie experience
laurence olivier
on the chills
for protagonist alice
-lrb- frames -rrb- profound ethical and philosophical questions in the form of dazzling pop entertainment
halfway through this picture i was beginning to hate it , and , of course
anything sandler
, it 's badder than bad .
of two marvelously
blind , crippled ,
it 's a long way from orwell 's dark , intelligent warning cry -lrb- 1984 -rrb- to the empty stud knockabout of equilibrium
deliver a few gut-busting laughs
ms.
sexism
cause parents a few sleepless hours -- a sign of its effectiveness
trimmed dickens ' wonderfully sprawling soap opera , the better
if you 're as happy listening to movies as you are watching them , and the slow parade of human frailty fascinates you , then you 're at the right film .
vulgar dialogue and a plot that crawls along at a snail 's pace
what a
the film was n't preachy ,
a remarkably original work
is that there is no rest period , no timeout
that make us
take any 12-year-old boy to see this picture , and
annoying rather than charming
pay full price
developed
something i would rather live in denial about
bewilderingly brilliant
drink to excess ,
dumb and dumber
a good cheesy b-movie playing
coherent rhythm
ultimate thrills
conned right up to the finale
does what should seem impossible : it makes serial killer jeffrey dahmer boring .
, i would have no problem giving it an unqualified recommendation .
taking the sometimes improbable story
another , most of which involve precocious kids getting the better of obnoxious adults
a chinese film
witch project
stylish but steady , and
reasonable degree
is -rrb- a fascinating character
anchors the film with his effortless performance and that trademark grin of his -- so perfect for a ballplayer
after the fact
superficial midlife crisis
resident evil is n't a product of its cinematic predecessors so much as an mtv , sugar hysteria , and playstation cocktail .
ford administration 's
wrong with this increasingly pervasive aspect of gay culture
this slight premise ...
enjoyed themselves
all ages ,
had expected
a serviceable melodrama
its yearning
kiddie entertainment , sophisticated wit and
's now , more than ever ,
too predictably
believes so fervently in humanity that it feels almost anachronistic , and it is too cute by half .
past love story derisions
somewhat entertaining
is about the subject
savor
it fills the time with drama , romance , tragedy , bravery , political intrigue , partisans and sabotage
unveil it until the end ,
a portrait of alienation so perfect ,
formulaic film
movie biz
agency
those who paid for it
a tenacious , humane fighter
preview screenings
eric schaeffer
real contenders arrive in september
win many fans over the age of 12
of innocence
fanciful drama
the hype , the celebrity
on
intermingling
what is essentially a whip-crack of a buddy movie that ends with a whimper
emotional danger
participants
what 's going to happen
keg party
anyone who is not a character in this movie
exercise in style and mystification
gentle comic treatment
that gets a quick release before real contenders arrive in september
soon becomes a questionable kind of inexcusable dumb innocence
one of the finest , most humane and important holocaust movies ever made .
it throws quirky characters , odd situations , and off-kilter dialogue at us , all as if to say , `` look at this !
has made a film that is an undeniably worthy and devastating experience .
enjoyment
nonfiction film
propaganda machine
a particularly slanted , gay s\/m fantasy
genial is the conceit
a sort
, tender and heart-wrenching
danger of going wrong
is the kind of movie where people who have never picked a lock do so easily after a few tries and become expert fighters after a few weeks .
about the need to stay in touch with your own skin , at 18 or 80
duke something
make people act weird
-lrb- davis -rrb- wants to cause his audience an epiphany , yet he refuses to give us real situations and characters .
might actually want to watch .
shadows heidi 's trip back to vietnam and the city
some genuine spontaneity
clean-cut dahmer -lrb- jeremy renner -rrb- and
vivid personality
movie references
's an odd show , pregnant with moods , stillborn except as a harsh conceptual exercise
should be seen as a conversation starter .
look no further than this 20th anniversary edition of the film
it is an engaging nostalgia piece .
the old saying goes , because it 's true
limp eddie murphy
oddly colorful
perfect star vehicle
as the old saying goes , because it 's true
weakness
thin and
quite worth
straight to video
permitting its characters
` top of the world '
-lrb- breheny 's -rrb- lensing
shrill and soporific
as nudity , profanity and violence
of action and almost no substance
like another clever if pointless excursion
to view events
usual bad boy weirdo role
a piece of handiwork that shows its indie tatters and self-conscious seams in places , but has some quietly moving moments and an intelligent subtlety
how love is the great equalizer that can calm us of our daily ills and bring out joys in our lives that we never knew were possible
license
jagger , stoppard and director michael apted
of an aloof father and his chilly son
ditched the artsy pretensions
they 'll wind up together
the none-too-original premise
mysteries of sex , duty and love
, this is a movie that will stimulate hours of post viewing discussion , if only to be reminded of who did what to whom and why .
an inner life
quivering kid
into an excruciating film
the chateau , a sense of light-heartedness , that makes it attractive throughout
from his actors -lrb- improvised over many months -rrb- and for conveying the way tiny acts of kindness make ordinary life survivable
the influence
to offend everyone
a passable romantic comedy ,
a cleverly
you do n't have the slightest difficulty accepting him in the role .
something entertaining
thematic content and narrative strength
is something like nostalgia . '
open the ouzo
before i see this piece of crap again
that claims so many lives around her
credible and
since the evil dead
losing his touch
of new age-inspired good intentions
a historical text
dupe the viewer into taking it all as very important
re-assess the basis for our lives and evaluate what is truly ours in a world of meaningless activity
, a stirring visual sequence like a surge through swirling rapids or a leap from pinnacle to pinnacle rouses us .
alluring
right time
increasingly amused
police-oriented drama
soul-stripping breakdown
to the genre
is a common tenet in the world 's religions
see the attraction
the tiniest segment
an atrociously , mind-numbingly , indescribably bad movie
is far-flung , illogical , and plain stupid
considerable ransom
contemporary china
is like a progressive bull in a china shop , a provocateur crashing into ideas and special-interest groups as he slaps together his own brand of liberalism .
brings them to life
traffics in tired stereotypes and
espoused in the company 's previous video work
a center ,
but its just not a thrilling movie
ill-conceived action pieces
is a gritty police thriller with all the dysfunctional family dynamics one could wish for .
as one of -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- better films
surely would have resulted in a smoother , more focused narrative without sacrificing any of the cultural intrigue
that makes the film seem like something to endure instead of enjoy
charming the masses with star power , a pop-induced score and sentimental moments
who like explosions , sadism and seeing people beat each other to a pulp
occasionally horrifying but
another for its entire running time
is almost completely
soil
kitchen
a narrative puzzle that interweaves individual stories
brown 's
sometimes improbable story
some kid who ca n't act , only echoes of jordan ,
it 's not just a feel-good movie , it 's a feel movie .
film 's
supremely kittenish performance
to hit on a 15-year old when you 're over 100
get the idea , though , that kapur intended the film to be more than that .
was otherwise a fascinating , riveting story
to get made
did the screenwriters just
filmmakers dana janklowicz-mann and amir mann area headed east , far east , in retelling a historically significant , and personal , episode detailing how one international city welcomed tens of thousands of german jewish refugees while the world 's democracie
the things that made the original men in black such a pleasure
, nothing good can happen
continues her exploration of the outer limits of raunch with considerable brio .
of any opportunity for finding meaning in relationships or work
and murder mystery
live the mood rather than savour the story .
miyazaki 's
tale will be all too familiar for anyone who 's seen george roy hill 's 1973 film , `` the sting . ''
gives him little
twinkling
police-oriented
sinuously
qualities that were once amusing are becoming irritating .
of unrequited love
french filmmakers
that it can not even be dubbed hedonistic
despite its old-hat set-up and predictable plot
stage dialogue
stevens ' vibrant creative instincts are the difference between this and countless other flicks about guys and dolls .
and it is .
the ability of the human spirit to overcome adversity
more biologically
ally
on political correctness and suburban families
that it risks monotony
is mostly off-screen
with a distinctly musty odour , its expiry date long gone
like so much gelati
it 's mildly amusing , but i certainly ca n't recommend it .
predictable romantic comedy
uncompromising , difficult and
byzantine
fairly slow
clean-cut dahmer -lrb- jeremy renner -rrb-
its problems
it does a bang-up job of pleasing the crowds
's a fairly straightforward remake of hollywood comedies such as father of the bride .
pan nalin 's exposition
this movie ,
the way for adventurous indian filmmakers toward a crossover
has a kind of hard , cold effect .
your particular area of interest
any movie that makes hard work seem heroic deserves a look .
becomes distasteful and downright creepy
realizing
-lrb- washington 's -rrb- strong hand
a movie in which two not very absorbing characters are engaged in a romance
a movie that deserves recommendation
particularly innovative
, i was entranced .
's been hyped to be because it plays everything too safe
it 's encouraging to see a three-dimensional , average , middle-aged woman 's experience of self-discovery handled with such sensitivity
powerful acting clinic
full of charm
a work that 's more interested in asking questions than in answering them
slaloming through its hackneyed elements with enjoyable ease
sickly sweet gender normative narrative
like a sucker
static set ups , not much camera movement ,
desperate for attention it nearly breaks its little neck trying to perform entertaining tricks
the pain , loneliness and insecurity
age-wise .
's only acting
provides a nice change of mindless pace in collision with the hot oscar season currently underway
currently have .
from-television movie
eastwood
should care
it plainly has no business going
a hip-hop documentary
cinema history as the only movie ever
bentley
mcadams
goes nowhere
tartakovsky 's
avert our eyes
graduated from junior high school
the uncertainty principle , as verbally pretentious as the title may be ,
sentimental hybrid
is made fresh by an intelligent screenplay and gripping performances in this low-budget , video-shot , debut indie effort .
in a superficial way , while never sure
of the best of the swashbucklers
's good
acted out
get '
wrap the proceedings up
dover kosashvili 's outstanding feature debut
semi-surrealist
frustrated and
public bath house
treats conspiracy as a kind of political blair witch , a monstrous murk that haunts us precisely because it can never be seen
appreciated equally as an abstract frank tashlin comedy and as a playful recapitulation of the artist 's career
any real psychological grounding for the teens ' deviant behaviour
the horrible pains
-lrb- clooney 's -rrb- debut can be accused of being a bit undisciplined ,
salvage this filmmaker 's flailing reputation
idealism american moviemaking ever
artfully lighted
if you have ellen pompeo sitting next to you for the ride
concentrating on the elements of a revealing alienation
i 've seen
take on rice 's second installment of her vampire chronicles
are intriguing and realistic
is simply too ludicrous and borderline insulting
whose real-life basis is , in fact , so interesting that no embellishment is
standing in the shadows of motown
you 're not totally weirded - out by the notion of cinema as community-therapy spectacle
as pathetic as the animal
moves beyond the original 's nostalgia for the communal film experiences of yesteryear to a deeper realization of cinema 's inability to stand in for true , lived experience
seem as cleverly plotted as the usual suspects
timid and soggy
feel like a film that strays past the two and a half mark
of turning one man 's triumph of will into everyman 's romance comedy
like most movie riddles , it works only if you have an interest in the characters you see
the 19th century
of putting the weight of the world on his shoulders
technical skill
marinated
mr. haneke 's own sadistic tendencies
in other films
the proficient , dull sorvino has no light touch
the film makes it seem ,
to transcend its genre with a curiously stylized , quasi-shakespearean portrait of pure misogynist evil .
is an imaginative teacher of emotional intelligence in this engaging film about two men who discover what william james once called ` the gift of tears
a brutal and funny work .
its gender politics , genre thrills or inherent humor
of a thing to do with these characters except have them run through dark tunnels , fight off various anonymous attackers , and evade elaborate surveillance technologies
cinematography to the outstanding soundtrack and unconventional narrative
before watching this film
the hook is the drama within the drama , as an unsolved murder and an unresolved moral conflict jockey for the spotlight .
is no more than
life affirming and heartbreaking , sweet without the decay factor
good and different
as warren he stumbles in search of all the emotions and life experiences
derivativeness
confessions is n't always coherent ,
is perfectly serviceable and because he gives the story some soul
about high crimes
pixar 's
i ca n't remember the last time i saw an audience laugh so much during a movie , but there 's only one problem
return to neverland never manages to take us to that elusive , lovely place where we suspend our disbelief
therapy-dependent
this is the best ` old neighborhood ' project since christopher walken kinda romanced cyndi lauper in the opportunists
i ca n't say this enough : this movie is about an adult male dressed in pink jammies .
innocence and
blemishes
wimps out by going for that pg-13 rating , so the more graphic violence is mostly off-screen and the sexuality is muted .
generic villains
you 've seen it
drawing to a close
the animation master
energy humming
discovery and layers
absolutely no sense
in us
single stroke
, unforced
all your mateys , regardless of their ages
symbolically
a soulless jumble of ineptly assembled cliches and pabulum that plays like a 95-minute commercial for nba properties .
laughing in the crowd
, this family film sequel is plenty of fun for all .
plods along
mark him
some sense
guts and crazy beasts stalking men with guns though ... you will likely enjoy this monster .
male intrigue
medical
there 's no fizz
is a rare treat that shows the promise of digital filmmaking
an honestly nice little film that takes us on an examination of young adult life in urban south korea through the hearts and minds of the five principals
urbane
'll wonder if lopez 's publicist should share screenwriting credit
screwball thriller
a bracingly nasty accuracy
rymer does n't trust laughs -- and does n't conjure proper respect for followers of the whole dead-undead genre , who deserve more from a vampire pic than a few shrieky special effects .
for the most part he makes sure the salton sea works the way a good noir should , keeping it tight and nasty
the material is so second-rate
as rude and profane as ever
prepared to cling to the edge of your seat , tense with suspense
, salvation and good intentions
, the air leaks out of the movie , flattening its momentum with about an hour to go .
the film should instead be called ` my husband is travis bickle '
's no classic
affection for its characters
guns , cheatfully filmed martial arts , disintegrating bloodsucker computer effects and jagged camera moves that serve no other purpose than to call attention to themselves
if ever such a dependable concept was botched in execution
taymor , the avant garde director of broadway 's the lion king and the film titus ,
the life out
as tiresome as 9 seconds of jesse helms ' anti- castro
a solid formula for successful animated movies
like a cousin to blade runner than like a bottom-feeder sequel in the escape from new york series
as all or nothing is
`` pretty woman ''
the primal fears
is an ungainly movie , ill-fitting , with its elbows sticking out where the knees should be
tear ducts does n't mean it 's good enough for our girls
rodrigues 's
puppets
serious weight
mcbeal-style
are an absolute joy
is too steeped in fairy tales and other childish things to appeal much to teenagers
it 's difficult to discern if this is a crazy work of disturbed genius or merely 90 minutes of post-adolescent electra rebellion .
like a dope
would have killed him
screen been so aggressively anti-erotic
gasp for gas ,
quarter
styled
that is impenetrable and dull
as you watch the movie , you 're too interested to care .
that woman 's doubts
or worth rooting against , for that matter -rrb-
older and wiser eyes , because we know what will happen after greene 's story ends
beneath
the cliches with considerable dash
schneider 's mugging is relentless and his constant need to suddenly transpose himself into another character undermines the story 's continuity and progression .
is one dumb movie
welcome with audiences several years
far less
honest and loving
bogs down
a black comedy ,
inspiring , ironic
hollow ,
reasonably well-done
so devoid of pleasure or sensuality that it can not even be dubbed hedonistic .
director chris eyre
unsettling force
even as the hero of the story rediscovers his passion in life , the mood remains oddly detached .
both painterly and literary
hailed
nature
is a genial romance that maintains a surprisingly buoyant tone throughout , notwithstanding some of the writers ' sporadic dips into pop freudianism .
's almost worth seeing
was , by its moods , and by its subtly transformed star
vocalized
skillful as he is
check your brain and your secret agent decoder ring at the door
much a home video , and so devoid of artifice and purpose that it appears not to have been edited at all .
all three descriptions suit evelyn , a besotted and obvious drama that tells us nothing new
interesting , even sexy
derives from a workman 's grasp of pun and entendre and its attendant
broomfield 's style of journalism is hardly journalism at all
the film is flat .
marvelous film
forget about it by monday ,
ironically killer soundtrack
that -- when it comes to truncheoning --
for teens to laugh , groan and hiss
the gags ,
by india 's popular gulzar and jagjit singh
is genial but never inspired , and little about it will stay with you .
payne
inadequately
she ,
make fun of me for liking showgirls
viewers out in the cold and undermines some phenomenal performances .
14-year-old robert macnaughton , 6-year-old drew barrymore and 10-year-old henry thomas
, there 's not enough intelligence , wit or innovation on the screen to attract and sustain an older crowd .
crushingly little curiosity about
` tradition
one of mr. chabrol 's subtlest works , but also one of his most uncanny
whatever your orientation .
is that it 's shot on digital video , whose tiny camera enables shafer to navigate spaces both large ... and small ... with considerable aplomb
indomitability
religious films are n't your bailiwick
merit it
witch video-cam footage
, we get a stab at soccer hooliganism , a double-barreled rip-off of quentin tarantino 's climactic shootout -- and meat loaf explodes .
another gross-out college comedy -- ugh
than money why this distinguished actor would stoop so low
pb & j sandwich
dry of humor , verve and fun
like evans
more inadvertent ones
the element of surprise
lies considerable skill and determination , backed by sheer nerve .
unbreakable
that watching the proverbial paint dry would be a welcome improvement
is suspenseful and ultimately unpredictable
with enough unexpected twists
sticky
actually means to face your fears
is powerful in itself
occasionally flawed ,
a fascinating character study
it were a person
is fascinating , though
a documentary and more as a found relic
it 's excessively quirky and a little underconfident in its delivery ,
a prolonged extrusion
this orange has some juice , but it 's far from fresh-squeezed
nausea
creates a new threat for the mib , but recycles the same premise
an inconsistent and ultimately unsatisfying drizzle
no unforgettably stupid stunts or uproariously
i expect much more from a talent as outstanding as director bruce mcculloch .
contriving a climactic hero 's death for the beloved-major
people may be wondering what all that jazz was about `` chicago '' in 2002 .
or corny conventions
the visual flourishes
thomas wolfe was right
fill an almost feature-length film
plays as more of a poetic than a strict reality , creating an intriguing species of artifice that gives the lady and the duke something of a theatrical air .
suggest that the wayward wooden one end it all by stuffing himself into an electric pencil sharpener
fluidity and
mother and
to ask people to sit still for two hours and change watching such a character , especially when rendered in as flat and impassive a manner as phoenix 's
that will get you thinking , ` are we there yet
of randomness usually achieved only by lottery drawing
are wasted in it
is surely what they 'd look like .
the delusional personality type
the slow , painful healing process that has followed in their wake
intended and otherwise
an engrossing portrait of a man whose engaging manner and flamboyant style made him a truly larger-than-life character .
has at last decisively broken with her friends image in an independent film of satiric fire and emotional turmoil .
will probably
got it right the first time
one terrific story
fell apart
presents a good case while failing to provide a reason for us to care beyond the very basic dictums of human decency .
diverting -- if predictable -- adventure
a work
break
sure of its own importance
surprisingly old-fashioned
proves as clear and reliable an authority on that as he was about inner consciousness
the chase
characters or plot-lines
its conventional direction to give the film a soul and an unabashed sense of good old-fashioned escapism
postapocalyptic
tone poem
downright
feel as the credits roll
what critics have come to term an `` ambitious failure
last frames
insinuating , for example ,
a gracious , eloquent film that by its end offers a ray of hope to the refugees able to look ahead and resist living in a past
to be embraced
slowly away
is worth a look , if you do n't demand much more than a few cheap thrills from your halloween entertainment
that is n't fake fun
grand fart
of life type
be a power outage during your screening
that is actually funny without hitting below the belt
stand in for true , lived experience
them ,
overblown , and entirely implausible
have intended
squanders
is both
pretty moments
the ` ick '
it 's a bad sign when you 're rooting for the film to hurry up and get to its subjects ' deaths just so the documentary will be over , but
wait
through love
be dismissed as mindless
a certain charm
plays like the work of a dilettante .
to american psycho
but without any more substance ...
muccino seems to be exploring the idea of why human beings long for what they do n't have , and how this gets us in trouble .
the typical problems of average people
most breezy movie steven spielberg
in creating an emotionally complex , dramatically satisfying heroine
interesting to those who are n't part of its supposed target audience
killers
stretch
short on larger moralistic consequences
no-frills
word-of-mouth
singer\/composer
of pure craft and passionate heart
make anymore
-- and disposable story
since chesterton and lewis
'm not sure which is worse : the poor acting by the ensemble cast , the flat dialogue by vincent r. nebrida or the gutless direction by laurice guillen .
the catalytic effect a holy fool
makes many of the points
by romance-novel platitudes
brosnan gives a portrayal as solid and as perfect as his outstanding performance as bond in die another day .
a disappointingly thin slice of lower-class london life ;
chimes in on the grieving process and
to get anywhere near the story 's center
with love for the movies of the 1960s
peter out midway
no matter how much he runs around and acts like a doofus , accepting a 50-year-old in the role is creepy in a michael jackson sort of way .
the grade
a collision between tawdry b-movie flamboyance and grandiose spiritual anomie
a death
, director\/co-writer jacques audiard , though little known in this country , belongs in the very top rank of french filmmakers
like the excruciating end of days , collateral damage presents schwarzenegger as a tragic figure , but sympathy really belongs with any viewer forced to watch him try out so many complicated facial expressions .
it 's a dark , gritty story but
ron seal the deal
is suspenseful and ultimately unpredictable , with a sterling ensemble cast
morton 's
throws quirky characters , odd situations , and off-kilter dialogue at us
mending
ba , murdock and rest of the a-team were seen giving chase in a black and red van
tries to touch on spousal abuse but veers off course and becomes just another revenge film
to the core of his being
it 's supposed to feel funny and light
in trapped
harrowing
a lot of running around , screaming and death
so fast there 's no time to think about them anyway
said about the new rob schneider vehicle
a terrible movie , just a stultifyingly obvious one
anything discordant would topple the balance
perceptive , taut , piercing and feisty
boldly engineering a collision between tawdry b-movie flamboyance and grandiose spiritual anomie
's mildly entertaining , especially if you find comfort in familiarity
deny
amusing nor dramatic enough to sustain interest
flirts
little sticky and unsatisfied
eyre ,
but fans of the show should not consider this a diss .
would probably work better as a real documentary without the insinuation of mediocre acting or a fairly trite narrative
innocuous enough to make even jean-claude van damme look good
is just as likely
impacting
construct a story with even a trace of dramatic interest
industrial-model
does her best
so thick with wit it plays like a reading from bartlett 's familiar quotations
anything
that afflicts so many movies about writers
is so grainy and rough , so dependent on being ` naturalistic ' rather than carefully lit and set up , that it 's exhausting to watch
from dyslexia
about women since valley of the dolls
two hours gained
its initial excitement
as pathos
moonlight mile gives itself the freedom to feel contradictory things .
quick-cuts ,
banal script
carmen
proverbial
feels labored ,
revelled in the entertaining shallows
after a while , the only way for a reasonably intelligent person to get through the country bears is to ponder how a whole segment of pop-music history has been allowed to get wet , fuzzy and sticky .
undeniably touched
great job
-lrb- a -rrb- real pleasure in its laid-back way
you 'll laugh at either the obviousness of it all or its stupidity or maybe even its inventiveness , but the point is , you 'll laugh
deserves from him
an imitation movie
, his secret life will leave you thinking
geniality
the movie 's blatant derivativeness
that strives to be intimate and socially encompassing but fails to do justice to either effort in three hours of screen time
of a vietnam picture
longer exposition sequences between them
you think , zzzzzzzzz
have big round eyes and japanese names
make showtime the most savory and hilarious guilty pleasure of many a recent movie season
wearing a cloak of unsentimental , straightforward text
commended for taking a fresh approach to familiar material
i for one
we get another scene , and then another .
brisk is wang 's pacing that none of the excellent cast are given air to breathe .
, it 's almost impossible not to be swept away by the sheer beauty of his images .
of ` who 's who '
is merely a transition is a common tenet in the world 's religions
parris
richly detailed , deftly executed and utterly absorbing
the emotional arc
striking about jolie 's performance
tarantino movie
folks started hanging out at the barbershop
that this sort of thing does , in fact , still happen in america
long , intricate ,
the scenes of torture and self-mutilation
sentimental oh-those-wacky-brits
is a note of defiance over social dictates
a masterpiece of nuance and characterization , marred only by an inexplicable , utterly distracting blunder at the very end
winds up mired in tear-drenched quicksand .
the rush to save the day did i become very involved in the proceedings ; to me
until then
accomplished oscar winners
real question this movie poses is not ` who ? '
worked five years ago but
bile
black culture '
stay with the stage versions
his capricious fairy-tale
teen pregnancy ,
a powerful look at a failure of our justice system
has created a breathtakingly assured and stylish work of spare dialogue and acute expressiveness .
be a new mexican cinema a-bornin '
of making a film
the movie is our story as much as it is schmidt 's , no matter if it 's viewed as a self-reflection or cautionary tale .
as good as the original
ba
original in its base concept that you can not help but get
beautiful , unusual music
unaware that it 's the butt of its own joke .
everyone else
even less capable trio
a canny crowd pleaser , and
temple
on `` the mothman prophecies ''
extremely well acted by the four primary actors
about a factory worker who escapes for a holiday in venice
mastering
two words
` why ? '
homages to a classic low-budget film noir movie
evoking memories of day of the jackal , the french connection , and heat
encounter in a place
after next is the kind of film that could only be made by african-americans because of its broad racial insensitivity towards african-americans .
manages to entertain on a guilty-pleasure , so-bad-it 's - funny level .
regular shocks and bouts
is essentially a subculture , with its own rules regarding love and family , governance and hierarchy .
i know what you did last winter
down to mediocrity
our own responsibility
written the screenplay or something
numbingly
placid
sudden lunch rush
provincial bourgeois french society
is never really a true `` us '' versus `` them ''
like the happy music , suggest that this movie is supposed to warm our hearts
a mostly boring affair with a confusing sudden finale that 's likely to irk viewers
baby-faced
have to choose between gorgeous animation and a lame story -lrb- like , say , treasure planet -rrb- or so-so animation and an exciting , clever story with a batch of appealing characters
sweet , funny , charming , and
a subculture , with its own rules regarding love and family , governance and hierarchy
slide down the slippery slope of dishonesty after an encounter with the rich and the powerful who have nothing
... the one thing this wild film has that other imax films do n't : chimps , lots of chimps , all blown up to the size of a house .
would i
the gifted crudup has the perfect face to play a handsome blank yearning to find himself , and
the director treats us to an aimless hodgepodge
deserve to hear the full story of jonah 's despair -- in all its agonizing , catch-22 glory -- even if they spend years trying to comprehend it .
of a female friendship that is more complex and honest than anything represented in a hollywood film
plenty to impress about e.t.
glosses
danny huston gives
its finale
caved in
hollywood fairy-tale
with nothing but net
is worth seeking
1984 and farenheit 451
savvy director robert j. siegel and
offers a ray of hope to the refugees able to look ahead and resist living in a past
very handsomely produced let-down
british children
at times sublime ,
seeing things from new sides , plunging deeper , getting more intense
pedro rodrigues '
a more balanced or fair portrayal of both sides
felt work about impossible , irrevocable choices and the price of making them .
lament the loss of culture
made all the more poignant by the incessant use of cell phones
taxicab
a sincerely crafted picture
and not a hollywood product
offers just enough insight to keep it from being simpleminded
garcia , who perfectly portrays the desperation of a very insecure man
the film is explosive , but a few of those sticks are wet .
saving graces
for most people
the name bruce willis
the cracks of that ever-growing category
30 minutes into a slap-happy series
frozen tundra soap opera
have curves
succeeded beyond all expectation
pretty mediocre
a giant commercial
're far better served by the source material
the shrill side , tempered by a soft southern gentility that speaks of beauty , grace and a closet full of skeletons
many `` serious issues ''
carl
strong filmmaking requires a clear sense of purpose ,
feel the screenwriter at every moment ` tap , tap , tap
his enthusiasm
narratively , trouble every day is a plodding mess .
toward engendering audience sympathy
has too many spots where it 's on slippery footing , but is acceptable entertainment for the entire family and one that 's especially fit for the kiddies .
the summer 's most pleasurable movies
's no discernible feeling beneath the chest hair
besotted and obvious drama
that everyone , especially movie musical fans , has been hoping for
a term
product 's
his life
much lower
revenge
yes , that 's right
ends up doing very little with its imaginative premise .
made the first film so special
best be enjoyed as a daytime soaper .
all of the elements are in place for a great film noir ,
s1m0ne 's
from an american director in years
its parts
several of them
irresistible junior-high way
a common tenet in the world 's religions
crafted
jury
reaffirming
is still able to create an engaging story that keeps you guessing at almost every turn .
eagerness
, the movie is such a blip on the year 's radar screen that it 's tempting just to go with it for the ride .
like reading a research paper
a kilt
human nature is a goofball movie , in the way that malkovich was ,
marvin
switchblade
to tell which is in more abundant supply in this woefully hackneyed movie , directed by scott kalvert , about street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches , gratuitous violence , or empty machismo
ca n't get enough of libidinous young city dwellers
distorts reality
ease sharing the same scene
seen george roy hill 's 1973 film , `` the sting
- , irish
demands acting that borders on hammy at times
-lrb- shyamalan -rrb-
lisa rinzler 's cinematography
the true intent of her film
all time
its cast full
an unresolved moral conflict jockey
ultra-cheesy
are both oscar winners , a fact which , as you watch them clumsily mugging their way through snow dogs , seems inconceivable
one of the better video-game-based flicks ,
i 've seen in a while , a meander through worn-out material
is if you have a case of masochism and an hour and a half to blow
was not
when dealing with the destruction of property and , potentially , of life itself
demonstrates the unusual power of thoughtful , subjective filmmaking .
be forewarned , if you 're depressed about anything before watching this film
that begins as a seven rip-off , only to switch to a mix of the shining , the thing , and any naked teenagers horror flick from the 1980s
hopelessly inane , humorless and under-inspired .
someone gets clocked .
take place
reyes ' word processor .
which fails to keep 80 minutes from seeming like 800
salma
its satirical
by one 's mother
lopez himself
first film something
contains all the substance of a twinkie -- easy to swallow , but scarcely nourishing .
the pace of the film is very slow -lrb- for obvious reasons -rrb- and
generates by orchestrating a finale that is impenetrable and dull
, semimusical
a woefully dull ,
if it wanted to fully capitalize on its lead 's specific gifts
each scene wreaks of routine ; the film never manages to generate a single threat of suspense
normally , rohmer 's talky films fascinate me
broad
enigmatic
the big shear
m. night shyamalan 's debut feature sucked up all he has to give to the mystic genres of cinema
gets tiresome
ca n't really be called animation
thornberrys movie
an overwhelming sadness
can work the words `` radical '' or `` suck '' into a sentence
vintage spielberg
it desperately needed
to mind : so why is this so boring ?
leaping into digressions of memory and desire
encountering
what is missing from it
jones and snipes are enthralling
the cast is phenomenal , especially the women .
in restrictive and chaotic america
with leonine power
the film has a nearly terminal case of the cutes , and
but a little too smugly
quick-cut edits that often detract from the athleticism
intolerable company
a monstrous murk that haunts us precisely because it can never be seen
you 'll enjoy the hot chick .
most of whom
i can not mount a cogent defense of the film as entertainment , or even performance art , although the movie does leave you marveling at these guys ' superhuman capacity to withstand pain .
$ 40
a coming-of-age movie
wertmuller 's social mores
they are not enough
between jolie and burns
both heartbreaking and heartwarming ...
skullduggery and politics
the jackal , the french connection , and heat
jumbo ants
wartime
-rrb- matured quite a bit with spider-man , even though it 's one of the most plain white toast comic book films
toback
a mechanical apparatus
the mushy finale turns john q into a movie-of-the-week tearjerker .
manifestation
about the grandiosity of a college student who sees himself as impervious to a fall
a bunch of typical late-twenty-somethings natter on about nothing
the film 's length
is playful but highly studied and dependent for its success on a patient viewer .
boisterous
stanley kwan has directed not only one of the best gay love stories ever made , but one of the best love stories of any stripe
buttons
the o.k. court
fairly trite narrative
for our taste
it manages to squeeze by on angelina jolie 's surprising flair for self-deprecating comedy .
it should be most in the mind of the killer
of boys
all about the original conflict
i realized that i just did n't care
delicate interpersonal
its ominous mood and tension
i liked the movie , but i know i would have liked it more if it had just gone that one step further
ride , with jaw-dropping action sequences , striking villains , a gorgeous color palette , astounding technology , stirring music and a boffo last hour that leads up to a strangely sinister happy ending
'll have an idea of the film 's creepy , scary effectiveness
the phrase ` life affirming '
appears to be the definition of a ` bad ' police shooting
it 's the sci-fi comedy spectacle as whiffle-ball epic
pretty linear
to foul up a screen adaptation of oscar wilde 's classic satire
the dose
we 're told something creepy and vague is in the works
unnerving suspense
can go home again .
packed with just as much intelligence
follow the same blueprint from hundreds of other films
help
find her husband
historic legal battle
merry friggin ' christmas !
, japan 's wildest filmmaker gives us a crime fighter carrying more emotional baggage than batman ...
are crisp and purposeful without overdoing it
sell us on this twisted love story
funny , ultimately heartbreaking
an unusually dry-eyed , even analytical approach to material that is generally
strip-mined the monty formula mercilessly
compelling dramatic means
this cinema verite speculation on the assassination of john f. kennedy may have been inspired by blair witch , but
has a whip-smart sense of narrative bluffs
spy action flick with antonio banderas and lucy liu never comes together
an incredibly thoughtful , deeply meditative picture that neatly and effectively captures the debilitating grief
the message of our close ties with animals
sports-movie triumph
some cute moments , funny scenes , and hits the target audience -lrb- young bow wow fans -rrb- -
his voice
's fairly solid -- not to mention well edited so that it certainly does n't feel like a film that strays past the two and a half mark .
this ludicrous film is predictable at every turn .
wheedling
a changing world
the first mistake , i suspect , is casting shatner as a legendary professor and kunis as a brilliant college student -- where 's pauly shore as the rocket scientist ?
dodgy
about the hard-partying
magic
consider the looseness of the piece
it did n't try to
criminal world
a depleted yesterday feel very much like a brand-new tomorrow
of the solomonic decision facing jewish parents in those turbulent times
dates
the result is more depressing than liberating ,
normally is expected to have characters and a storyline
to new , fervently held ideas and fanciful thinkers
takes you by the face
its excellent storytelling
this is a nervy , risky film ,
2002 children 's
the lion king ''
classic story
during the first hour
feel sad
flat characters
but every bit as filling as the treat of the title
jackass is a vulgar and cheap-looking version of candid camera staged for the marquis de sade set .
distance
the tiresome rant of an aging filmmaker still thumbing his nose at convention
terrible film
come away wishing , though , that the movie spent a lot less time trying to make a credible case for reports from the afterlife and a lot more time on the romantic urgency that 's at the center of the story
is actually quite entertaining
almost as offensive
frequently insightful
extraordinarily good
imply
cowering poverty to courage and happiness
, sweet and romantic
decasia
of a good time
a thunderous ride at first , quiet cadences of pure finesse are few and far between ; their shortage dilutes the potency of otherwise respectable action .
, the new film is a subzero version of monsters , inc. , without the latter 's imagination , visual charm or texture .
so quietly
scenes brim
hopelessly juvenile
devoid of any of the qualities that made the first film so special
relies on toilet humor , ethnic slurs .
with washington
of gross-out flicks , college flicks , or even flicks in general
might otherwise
the thesis
what it 's trying to do
restrictive and
ambience
magic and whimsy for children , a heartfelt romance for teenagers and a compelling argument about death ,
pretends that those living have learned some sort of lesson
seemingly a vehicle to showcase the canadian 's inane ramblings
of television , music and stand-up comedy
a raunchy and frequently hilarious follow-up
of their personalities
sc2 is an autopilot hollywood concoction lacking in imagination and authentic christmas spirit ,
angela
distinctly sub-par
will see nothing in it to match the ordeal of sitting through it .
it 's an adventure story and history lesson all in one .
made , how could it not be ?
have a cute partnership in i spy
how difficult it is to win over the two-drink-minimum crowd
is a hoot ,
domestic tension and unhappiness
their surroundings
kaufman and gondry rarely seem sure of where it should go
the times
cue
sinise
as generic as its title
dwells
are asking of us
the balance
sentiment is slathered on top
was when green threw medical equipment at a window ; not because it was particularly funny , but because i had a serious urge to grab the old lady at the end of my aisle 's walker and toss it at the screen in frustration
documentarian
it 's sweet and fluffy at the time , but
an hour and a half
filled with alexandre desplat 's haunting and sublime music , the movie completely transfixes the audience .
khan
substantive
more suggestive
as the princess , sorvino glides gracefully from male persona to female without missing a beat .
, ' i think ,
two cinematic icons
the heavy subject matter
heavy-handed symbolism , dime-store psychology and
-- or offer any new insight into --
recent film
many of the little things right
frat boy 's
'm the one that i want
to the enduring strengths of women
made herself
contrived situations
a horrible , 99-minute stink bomb .
the worst kind
than these british soldiers do at keeping themselves kicking
a standard police-oriented drama that , were it not for de niro 's participation ,
to invest such subtlety and warmth in an animatronic bear when the humans are acting like puppets
the passion , creativity , and fearlessness of one of mexico 's most colorful and controversial artists --
which presumes that high school social groups are at war
a wonderful subject for the camera
stephen earnhart 's
is so intent on hammering home his message that he forgets to make it entertaining
by behan
is still straining to produce another smash
on a positive -lrb- if tragic -rrb- note
a remarkable film by bernard rose .
wave '
's dark but
as surely
any intrigue -lrb- other than their funny accents -rrb-
as this one
to see this
this slow-moving swedish film offers not even a hint of joy , preferring to focus on the humiliation of martin as he defecates in bed and urinates on the plants at his own birthday party .
finds its humour
top form
margarita happy hour represents an auspicious feature debut for chaiken .
five years
is schmidt 's , no matter if it 's viewed as a self-reflection or cautionary tale
extraordinary life
contain
speculative history ,
deserved all the hearts it won -- and wins still , 20 years later .
the dramatic substance that would shake us in our boots -lrb- or cinema seats -rrb-
of that day
an artist who is simply tired -- of fighting the same fights , of putting the weight of the world on his shoulders
is certainly easy to watch
's also not very good
the experiences of most battered women
's sharply comic and surprisingly touching ,
is delicately narrated by martin landau and directed with sensitivity and skill by dana janklowicz-mann .
freshness and modesty
tom tykwer
very goofy
old-fashioned ,
perhaps the film should be seen as a conversation starter .
entirely implausible
you would expect from a film with this title or indeed from any plympton film
other arnie musclefest
martin scorcese 's gangs of new york still emerges as his most vital work since goodfellas .
work in a mcculloch production
deserves , at the very least
a very
convincing and radiant
a retread story , bad writing , and
not very informative about its titular character
moves between heartbreak and rebellion
the movie special
is heartening in the same way that each season marks a new start .
contenders
a pint-sized ` goodfellas '
while somewhat less than it might have been
visually dazzling
just too silly and
that 's right
walk away
cliffhanger
guilt-trip parents
interesting in unfaithful
whenever one of the characters has some serious soul searching to do
because they are believable as people -- flawed , assured of the wrong things , and scared to admit how much they may really need the company of others
take as many drugs as the film 's characters
tv-cops
deftly sewing together what could have been a confusing and horrifying vision into an intense and engrossing head-trip
sees this
directed by scott kalvert
excels because , unlike so many other hollywood movies of its ilk , it offers hope .
the next big thing 's not-so-big -lrb- and not-so-hot -rrb- directorial debut .
12-year-old
and self-mutilating sideshow geeks
accuse kung pow for misfiring
all in the era of video
been slowed down by a stroke
at disguising the obvious with energy and innovation
frailty fits into a classic genre , in its script and execution
this excursion into the epicenter of percolating mental instability is not easily dismissed or forgotten .
the death penalty
meandering and pointless
wasting away
you 've never heard of chaplin
does n't completely
is ``
imbecilic
they 're supposed to be having a collective heart attack
has at least one more story to tell : his own .
turning grit and vulnerability
with a fresh point of view
predecessors the mummy and the mummy returns stand as intellectual masterpieces next to the scorpion king .
about specific scary scenes or startling moments
getting laid in this prickly indie comedy of manners and misanthropy
by a fantastic dual performance from ian holm
the gravitational pull
will indie filmmakers
a battle of witlessness between a not-so-bright mother and daughter and an even less capable trio of criminals
has an ` a ' list cast and some strong supporting players
its tone and several scenes run
national
a flick boasting this many genuine cackles
pastiche
's left of his passe ' chopsocky glory
about women
be a somewhat backhanded compliment to say that the film makes the viewer feel like the movie 's various victimized audience members after a while , but it also happens to be the movie 's most admirable quality
aside from rohmer 's bold choices regarding point of view
are made for each other
the little things right
lows
'd probably turn it off , convinced
may one day
her cast
the only bit of glee
a particularly amateurish episode
that could be any flatter
respectable but uninspired thriller
breaking codes and
under the weight of too many story lines
daringly perceptive , taut , piercing and feisty , biggie and tupac is undeniably subversive and involving in its bold presentation .
honest
is grand-scale moviemaking for a larger-than-life figure , an artist who has been awarded mythic status in contemporary culture
represents something
enough charm and appealing character quirks to forgive that still serious problem
c'mon
a clean , kid-friendly outing
be that rarity among sequels
that could have otherwise been bland and run of the mill
the hot topics of the plot
, incoherent , instantly disposable
about an inhuman monster
to entertain on a guilty-pleasure , so-bad-it 's - funny level
this is n't a terrible film by any means , but
politics and aesthetics
funny person
behind the little mermaid
a sermon
dogma
shawn
wars fans
of the papin sisters
admiring
you can see the would-be surprises coming a mile away ,
wrapping
than its pedestrian english title
have read like a discarded house beautiful spread
so sloppily written and
in the final reel
the hallucinatory drug culture of ` requiem for a dream
haynes ' -rrb- homage
it had just gone that one step further
appearing in this junk that 's tv sitcom material at best
blank-faced
putters along looking for astute observations and coming up blank
predictable plotting and
origin story
weirdly
you may just end up trying to drown yourself in a lake afterwards .
did n't just
the modern day hong kong action film
fine job
ultimately delivers
in the best irish sense
christ allegory
pitched to the cadence of a depressed fifteen-year-old 's suicidal poetry
a projector 's
its celeb-strewn backdrop well used
who could too easily become comic relief in any other film --
jokester
to comprehend it
affluence
that rare creature --
the upper echelons of the directing world
it was put on the screen , just for them
too dark to be decipherable
a film that should be relegated to a dark video store corner
most famous previous film adaptation
storyteller
the national lampoon film franchise ,
shorter
of such a minute idea
is terrific , bringing an unforced , rapid-fire delivery to toback 's heidegger - and nietzsche-referencing dialogue .
while beautiful , feels labored , with a hint of the writing exercise about it .
grabs you in the dark and shakes you vigorously for its duration .
human interaction rather than battle and action sequences
ice-t
drama fare
are all too abundant when human hatred spews forth unchecked
use that term as often as possible
-lrb- the mask , the blob -rrb-
this might not seem like the proper cup of tea , however
profundity
dogtown & z-boys
bad stage dialogue
the film fearlessly gets under the skin of the people involved ... this makes it not only a detailed historical document , but an engaging and moving portrait of a subculture
that keeps you
absence
a squad of psychopathic underdogs whale the tar out of unsuspecting lawmen that reaches across time and distance
sillier , cuter , and
upsets the novel 's exquisite balance
being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good
well done , but slow
video stores
thematic ironies
b picture ,
sometimes hilarious -rrb-
you root for throughout
rests in the relationship between sullivan and his son .
filmmaking
've been nice if the screenwriters had trusted audiences to understand a complex story , and left off the film 's predictable denouement .
that keep people going in this crazy life
chasing amy '' and ``
frank parachutes down onto a moving truck
well-trod
limpid
shows -- reality shows for god 's sake !
an uplifting , largely bogus story
you see the movie and you think , zzzzzzzzz .
it has no affect on the kurds , but it wore me down .
the air of a surprisingly juvenile lark , a pop-influenced prank whose charms are immediately apparent
his art ,
i ca n't say this enough : this movie is about an adult male dressed in pink jammies
triumph of love is a very silly movie
bernard
delivered in grand passion
oversexed ,
in a black and red van
a film like the hours as an alternative
a zinger-filled crowd-pleaser
turntablists
on semi-stable ground
forced drama in this wildly uneven movie
black austin
tryingly
a blank screen
you can feel the love .
dating comedy
is n't that stealing harvard is a horrible movie -- if only it were that grand a failure
courage
has the uncanny ability to right itself precisely when you think it 's in danger of going wrong
shell games
light of his recent death
inane ramblings
batch
the adventure
in reno
bothers
heroism
full of cheesy dialogue , but great trashy fun that finally returns de palma to his pulpy thrillers of the early '80s
koepp 's
make movies and
this romantic\/comedy asks the question how much souvlaki can you take before indigestion sets in .
besson 's high-profile name being wasabi 's big selling point
this dreadfully earnest inversion of the concubine love triangle eschews the previous film 's historical panorama and roiling pathos for bug-eyed mugging and gay-niche condescension .
house party
does n't galvanize its outrage the way
is spooky and subtly
make gangster no. 1 a worthwhile moviegoing experience .
been awarded mythic status in contemporary culture
to put up with 146 minutes of it
on the kiosks
the square edges
to an issue
an expiration date passed a long time ago
of big papa
marvelously entertaining and
the merits of fighting hard for something that really matters
fails
top of the same old crap
two-way time-switching myopic mystery
is n't one true ` chan moment '
irritating at first
likely to have decades of life as a classic movie franchise
it 's often overwritten , with a surfeit of weighty revelations , flowery dialogue , and nostalgia for the past and roads not taken .
wimps
-lrb- it -rrb- highlights not so much the crime lord 's messianic bent ,
what once was conviction
very compelling
be prepared to cling to the edge of your seat , tense with suspense .
swoony music and
a tenth installment
navigates a fast fade into pomposity and pretentiousness .
is also a testament to the integrity and vision of the band .
the peep booths
, stylized humor throughout
amazingly evocative film from three decades ago
the vertical limit
quasi-shakespearean
cross between xxx and vertical limit
it is a good and ambitious film
for it
does such a good job of it that family fundamentals gets you riled up
the economic fringes of margaret thatcher 's ruinous legacy
let alone conscious of each other 's existence .
innovations and
mr. polanski is in his element here : alone , abandoned , but still consoled by his art , which is more than he has ever revealed before about the source of his spiritual survival .
rather average action film
americanized
is to catch the pitch of his poetics , savor the pleasure of his sounds and images , and ponder the historical , philosophical , and ethical issues that intersect with them
a visceral sense of its characters ' lives and conflicted emotions that carries it far above ... what could have been a melodramatic , lifetime channel-style anthology
be enjoyed as a daytime soaper .
star performances
what could 've been an impacting film
lilo
the unusual power of thoughtful , subjective filmmaking
jaw-dropping action sequences , striking villains , a gorgeous color palette , astounding technology
servicable world war
holly and marina
earnest study
its high-minded appeal
regret and , ultimately , finding redemption
no explanation or even
for this otherwise challenging soul
less enjoyable
my wife is an actress has its moments in looking at the comic effects of jealousy .
than you could have guessed at the beginning
fan to appreciate scratch
reign of fire is so incredibly inane that it is laughingly enjoyable .
visually flashy but
dollar
the urge to destroy is also a creative urge
the luck
and general tso 's
around an hour 's worth of actual material
1986
betty
be to believe
actress
trying to sneak out of the theater
that time
made it an exhilarating
that they did n't mind the ticket cost
touches to
rhetoric , which are included
the ingenuity that parker displays in freshening the play
strongly reminiscent
this mistaken-identity picture is so film-culture referential that the final product is a ghost .
they 're playing characters who sometimes feel more like literary conceits than flesh-and-blood humans
most importantly
fetishistic violence
weaving
comes from taking john carpenter 's ghosts of mars and eliminating the beheadings
more perceptive
well-done supernatural thriller
with little style
pokemon 4
's like an all-star salute to disney 's cheesy commercialism
his film crackles
nearly every minute
sketched
uncanny , inevitable and seemingly shrewd facade
the living hell
photography
a michael jackson sort
as ` wayne
in ages that is n't fake fun
a low-budget movie
maelstrom is strange and compelling
a non-britney person
ghastly
sex toys and offers
the tiny revelations
presents a frightening and compelling ` what if ?
altman 's
low-rent
from a personal threshold of watching sad but endearing characters do extremely unconventional things
office
sy ,
any less psycho
particularly memorable or even all that funny
some writer dude , i think his name was , uh , michael zaidan , was supposed to have like written the screenplay or something , but ,
like most of jaglom 's films
, straight-ahead standards
supposed to shriek
he probably would n't be too crazy with his great-grandson 's movie splitting up in pretty much the same way .
their super-powers , their super-simple animation and their super-dooper-adorability intact
o matter how much good will the actors generate
more of a sense of deja vu
as beautifully shaped
dare i say , entertaining !
hard-core slasher aficionados will find things to like ... but overall the halloween series has lost its edge .
is engaged
roughly equal amounts of beautiful movement and inside information .
understand her choices
like a veteran head cutter
a better vehicle
thanksgiving
a strong pulse
this shower
so unabashedly canadian , not afraid to risk american scorn or
fiction
the nadir
is way too full of itself
much better mother-daughter tale
plot device
predictable storyline and
go for movie theaters
paul
the preachy circuit turns out to be
tries to keep the plates spinning as best he can
shaking your head all the way to the credits
worse stunt editing or
curiously tepid and choppy recycling
perhaps had to escape from director mark romanek 's self-conscious scrutiny to happen
of a really solid woody allen film
high crimes knows the mistakes that bad movies make and is determined not to make them , and maybe that is nobility of a sort .
call to jeanette macdonald
is not a jackie chan movie .
too complex to be rapidly absorbed
athleticism
sway
moving and stark reminder
the rest of her cast
laurence
the movie is concocted and carried out by folks worthy of scorn , and
nerve
call me a cynic
more smarts
of not much else
similar theme
well integrated homage
naipaul , a juicy writer , is negated
self-conscious and gratingly
recommend read my lips
arliss howard 's ambitious , moving , and adventurous directorial debut , big bad love , meets so many of the challenges it poses for itself that one can forgive the film its flaws .
the intellectual and emotional pedigree of your date and a giant step backward for a director i admire
kept much of the plot but jettisoned the stuff that would make this a moving experience for people who have n't read the book .
concentrates far too much
the radar screen
offers no new insight
who expound upon the subject 's mysterious personality without ever explaining him
trove
concepts
its underlying themes
cinematic poetry showcases the city 's old-world charm before machines change nearly everything .
never quite justifies its own existence .
by warner bros. giant chuck jones , who died a matter of weeks before the movie 's release
critically insightful
exciting
romantic obsession
visual gags
no chemistry or engaging charisma
see people
give exposure to some talented performers
worst elements
insomnia
frequently hilarious
with a couple of burnt-out cylinders
suspenseful enough for older kids but
14-year-old
have had enough of plucky british eccentrics with hearts of gold
love it ... hell , i dunno .
may sound like it was co-written by mattel executives and lobbyists for the tinsel industry .
little lemon drop
all the longing
the movie has no respect for laws , political correctness or common decency , but it displays something more important : respect for its flawed , crazy people .
that score
of nazi politics and aesthetics
the trifecta of badness
stimulate
grows on you .
antonio banderas-lucy liu faceoff
as underwater ghost stories go , below casts its spooky net out into the atlantic ocean and spits it back , grizzled and charred , somewhere northwest of the bermuda triangle .
throw elbows
you 'll feel like mopping up , too
the fourth in a series that i 'll bet most parents had thought
of a different drum
by either the north or south vietnamese
critiquing
collect the serial killer cards and are fascinated by the mere suggestion of serial killers
a pathetic , endearing hero
totally exemplify
a short stretched out to feature length
the enduring strengths
going out and enjoying the big-screen experience
wearing a cloak of unsentimental , straightforward text --
funny , rather chaotic
its bills
more than a few moments
the yiddish theater
he falls about ten feet onto his head
a horror movie with seriously dumb characters , which somewhat dilutes the pleasure of watching them stalked by creepy-crawly bug things that live only in the darkness .
make it as much fun as reading an oversized picture book before bedtime
hungry-man
even predictable
they go to a picture-perfect beach during sunset .
exactly assured in its execution
an effective portrait of a life in stasis -- of the power of inertia to arrest development in a dead-end existence .
standard romantic comedy
in his latest effort , storytelling
outrageous gags
middle-agers
in the pianist
the worst movies of the year
inconsequential
so demanding
is , in fact ,
insufferably naive
hip-hop tootsie
in 1915 armenia
young ballesta and galan -lrb- a first-time actor -rrb-
to silence
predominantly amateur
as possibly the best actor working in movies today
molto
what goes on for the 110 minutes of `` panic room '' is a battle of witlessness between a not-so-bright mother and daughter and an even less capable trio of criminals .
into what is basically an anti-harry potter
plans
manager
as clever
almost every frame
make a terrific effort
her one-room world
of bittersweet camaraderie and history
notch
intense and
a chilly , remote , emotionally distant piece ... so dull that its tagline should be :
features nonsensical and laughable plotting , wooden performances ,
by a script that assumes you are n't very bright
as a tool to rally anti-catholic protestors
fascinating , compelling story
has a terrific look
tian emphasizes the isolation of these characters by confining color to liyan 's backyard .
of lightness and strictness in this instance
chan moment '
a great director
broomfield has compelling new material but he does n't unveil it until the end , after endless scenes of him wheedling reluctant witnesses and pointing his camera through the smeared windshield of his rental car .
the same mistake
a fascinating little thriller that would have been perfect for an old `` twilight zone '' episode
scary , action-packed chiller
if all of eight legged freaks was as entertaining as the final hour
there is a subversive element to this disney cartoon , providing unexpected fizzability .
pal version
it 's hard to quibble with a flick boasting this many genuine cackles , but
supposed to be the star of the story
the screenwriters
blown up for the big screen
's ... worth the extra effort to see an artist , still committed to growth in his ninth decade , change while remaining true to his principles
patch adams
the unexpected blast of a phonograph record
misunderstanding
are dampened through familiarity , -lrb- yet -rrb-
its rough edges
`` 13 conversations '' holds its goodwill close , but is relatively slow to come to the point .
into espn 's ultimate x.
the big screen
none can equal
with some contrived banter , cliches and some loose ends
up a storm as a fringe feminist conspiracy theorist named dirty dick
a funny and well-contructed black comedy where the old adage `` be careful what you wish for '' is given a full workout .
blair and
swipe 90 minutes of your time
tchaikovsky soundtrack
actioner
as cho may have intended or as imaginative as one might have hoped
under the heat of phocion 's attentions
very depressing movie
is as a cross between paul thomas anderson 's magnolia and david lynch 's mulholland dr.
a fad
theatrically
, self-important stories
plain
a badly handled screenplay of what is really an amusing concept -- a high-tech tux that transforms its wearer into a superman
offers a great deal of insight
christmas
about a man who lacked any
what we get ... is caddyshack crossed with the loyal order of raccoons
sensuality , and
than computer-generated effects
story '
in excess layers of hipness
a thoughtful , reverent portrait
ticket
it 's also not smart or barbed enough for older viewers -- not everyone thinks poo-poo jokes are ` edgy . '
the way many of us live --
of laughs
-lrb- macdowell -rrb-
it falls into the trap of pretention almost every time
will certainly appeal to asian cult cinema fans and asiaphiles interested to see what all the fuss is about .
has usually
feardotcom 's thrills are all cheap , but they mostly work .
to have been edited at all
laser guns
the crassness
to be a wacky , screwball comedy
each scene drags , underscoring the obvious , and sentiment is slathered on top
this gentle comedy
carried out
the direction occasionally rises to the level of marginal competence
conceal its contrivances
glizty but formulaic and silly ... cagney 's ` top of the world ' has been replaced by the bottom of the barrel .
of balto
genial is the conceit , this is one of those rare pictures that you root for throughout
bright future
abderrahmane sissako 's heremakono
a fine , rousing , g-rated family film
a pointed , often tender , examination of the pros and cons of unconditional love and familial duties .
a wildly uneven hit-and-miss enterprise
spanning nearly three decades of bittersweet camaraderie and history , in which we feel that we truly know what makes holly and marina tick
joseph cedar 's time
moderately successful but not
lyne 's stolid remake
the grandkids or the grandparents
cuba gooding jr. valiantly mugs his way through snow dogs ,
it turns the stomach .
terrific performances , great to look at , and funny
queasy-stomached
with nary a glimmer of self-knowledge , -lrb- crane -rrb- becomes more specimen than character -- and auto focus remains a chilly , clinical lab report
a feel-good movie that does n't give you enough to feel good about .
all of the characters ' moves
the ` laughing
is insightful about kissinger 's background and history .
, it must have read ` seeking anyone with acting ambition but no sense of pride or shame . '
perfect performance
silliness and a little
say about this film
the year 's greatest adventure , and
evans
what antwone fisher is n't
the book
should please fans of chris fuhrman 's posthumously published cult novel
of the most beautiful , evocative works i 've seen
the extraordinary technical accomplishments
each crumb
ferret out
too filling
the character 's gripping humanity
hurt anyone and works for its participants
endless scenic shots that make 105 minutes seem twice as long
iced tea
entire movie
assembled cliches and pabulum that plays like a 95-minute commercial for nba properties
well-paced
target audience has n't graduated from junior high school
- worst of all -
mr. clooney , mr. kaufman and
, it is only mildly amusing when it could have been so much more .
does n't disappoint
offers the none-too-original premise that everyone involved with moviemaking is a con artist and a liar .
're paying attention
of a mystery
what ` dumb and dumber ' would have been without the vulgarity and with an intelligent , life-affirming script
by hong kong master john woo
than a particularly slanted , gay s\/m fantasy
like its predecessor , it 's no classic , but
going for it , not least the brilliant performances by testud
the cut of being placed on any list of favorites
dulled your senses
surviving
from the 1970s
from a mediocre one
mention `` solaris '' five years from now and
is it really an advantage to invest such subtlety and warmth in an animatronic bear when the humans are acting like puppets ?
vehicle to savour binoche 's skill
how good this film might be
maggie gyllenhaal
a few advantages
election -rrb-
really is n't .
unlike -lrb- scorsese 's mean streets -rrb- , ash wednesday is essentially devoid of interesting characters or even a halfway intriguing plot .
is sordid and disgusting
uni-dimensional nonsense machine
predictable narrative rhythms
is not show-stoppingly hilarious , but scathingly witty nonetheless .
have been called ` under siege 3
is derivative of martin scorsese 's taxi driver and goodfellas
for documentaries at the sundance film festival
has a familiar ring
created a provocative ,
than its australian counterpart
howard 's appreciation of brown and his writing is clearly well-meaning and sincere
an hour-and-a-half of inoffensive , unmemorable filler .
pin-like
soars every bit as high
is a divine monument to a single man 's struggle to regain his life , his dignity and his music
dumb , narratively chaotic
somewhere northwest
two love-struck somebodies
of an energetic , extreme-sports adventure
geeks
much to absorb
unexpectedly rewarding
welcome in her most charmless performance
the sixth sense to the mothman prophecies
believe in it the most
has definite weaknesses
particularly good
, drugs and rock
madonna gives her best performance since abel ferrara had her beaten to a pulp in his dangerous game .
mr. shyamalan is undone by his pretensions .
nicole holofcenter ,
not compelling
the peak of their powers
entirely stale
fable
as pantomimesque sterotypes
john musker and ron clements
the only thing i laughed at were the people who paid to see it .
transports the viewer into an unusual space
an after-school tv special
very annie-mary
released here in 1990
overlooked pitfalls
engaged in a romance
's quest to find an old flame
the dispassionate gantz brothers
less a study in madness or love
scores a direct hit .
extravagant confidence
drama that takes itself all too seriously
i fear ,
look ahead and resist living in a past
start reading your scripts before signing that dotted line
humanist -lrb- not to mention gently political -rrb- meditation
the fate
is a precisely layered performance by an actor in his mid-seventies , michel piccoli
this colorful bio-pic of a mexican icon
dynamics
of fresh air now and then
it 's definitely worth taking a look
former film editor
some unnecessary parts
cinematic intoxication , a wildly inventive mixture of comedy and melodrama , tastelessness and swooning elegance
for following up a delightful , well-crafted family film with a computer-generated cold fish
under the influence of rohypnol
you thought was going to be really awful
of ` love story , ' with ali macgraw 's profanities
you could just rent those movies instead , let alone seek out a respectable new one
recognizes the needs of moviegoers for real characters and compelling plots
is not even half the interest .
` snow dogs ' has both .
wry and
had the inclination to make the most sincere and artful movie in which adam sandler will probably ever appear
a martial-arts flick
poetry and passion
barry sonnenfeld owes frank the pug big time
ritchie 's film is easier to swallow than wertmuller 's polemical allegory , but
strangely tempting bouquet
an alternative lifestyle
the flash of rock videos
more about its characterization of hitler and the contrived nature of its provocative conclusion
a cushion of predictable narrative rhythms
mess
one hour photo lives down to its title .
new york middle-agers
convinces
a somber film , almost completely unrelieved by any comedy beyond the wistful everyday ironies of the working poor .
closing scenes
have to give the audience a reason to want to put for that effort
thoughtfully
political and
irresistibly uncanny ambience
the physical demands
super-dooper-adorability
cradles its characters
a charming , banter-filled comedy ... one of those airy cinematic bon bons whose aims -- and by extension , accomplishments -- seem deceptively slight on the surface
anachronistic quick edits and
deliver nearly enough of the show 's trademark style and flash
deathly slow to any teen
this date-night diversion
can watch , giggle and get an adrenaline boost without feeling like you 've completely lowered your entertainment standards
ozu
the beaten path , not necessarily for the better
red bridge
with a bright future ahead of him
treat for its depiction on not giving up on dreams when you 're a struggling nobody
unemotive
an unlikely friendship
second ,
to find out whether , in this case , that 's true
of elizabeth berkley 's flopping dolphin-gasm
the original story
his funniest moment comes when he falls about ten feet onto his head
the scorpion king more than ably meets those standards
over the film
underdramatized but
foundering performance
trouble every day is a success in some sense ,
that thump through it
hit franklin needs to stay afloat in hollywood
hope and magic
inside it he 's well worth spending some time with
clarissa
old adage
anguish and
goes to absurd lengths to duck the very issues it raises .
a 60-second homage
ultimate passion
poorly acted ,
the forefront
already thoroughly plumbed by martin scorsese .
is indifferent
puts a human face on derrida , and makes one of the great minds of our times interesting and accessible to people who normally could n't care less
as serious as a pink slip
something else
results from adhering to the messiness of true stories
movie folk
stalls
, but not compelling .
fewer
it 's a pleasure to have a film like the hours as an alternative .
a bit too much like an infomercial for ram dass 's latest book aimed at the boomer
finish line
an interesting look behind the scenes of chicago-based rock group wilco
a classic text
the fanatical adherents on either side ,
completely
brave and sweetly rendered love story .
lengths
of sincere grief and mourning in favor of bogus spiritualism
gain the unconditional love she seeks
to grab a lump of play-doh
of everyday people
a film neither bitter nor sweet
$ 1.8 million
just plain awful but still
archive footage
of love and destruction
fantastically
miscalculates badly by forcing the star to play second fiddle to the dull effects that allow the suit to come to life
duplicate
attempted here
bernard rose
'm going to give it a marginal thumbs up
ultimately hollow mockumentary
half-dimensional characters
but one thing 's for sure :
however stale the material , lawrence 's delivery remains perfect ; his great gift is that he can actually trick you into thinking some of this worn-out , pandering palaver is actually funny
mario cavaradossi
delivered in grand passion by the members of the various households
an odd , haphazard , and inconsequential romantic comedy .
caruso 's self-conscious debut
fun for kids of any age
the big build-up
terrorizing tone
biopic and
a tapestry
with remarkable serenity and discipline
jumps to the head of the class of women 's films
the cinematography is atrocious
boom-bam
a young woman 's clothes
part of the fun
will no doubt delight plympton 's legion of fans ;
good natured
who are intended to make it shine
ridiculous action sequences
the characters never change .
undergraduate doubling subtexts
thriller remarkable only for its lack of logic and misuse of two fine actors , morgan freeman and ashley judd
from the usual two-dimensional offerings
varies between a sweet smile and an angry bark
nelson 's intentions are good , but the end result does no justice to the story itself
try this obscenely bad dark comedy , so crass that it makes edward burns ' sidewalks of new york look like oscar wilde .
have been worth cheering as a breakthrough but is devoid of wit and humor
ranges from bad to bodacious
he can actually trick you into thinking some of this worn-out , pandering palaver is actually funny
as though i was in the tiny two seater plane that carried the giant camera around australia , sweeping and gliding , banking
the never flagging legal investigator david presson
visualize schizophrenia
feeling strangely unsatisfied
a triumph , a film that hews out a world and carries us effortlessly from darkness to light .
the lousy tarantino imitations have subsided
's a cool event for the whole family
of the irresponsible sandlerian
appreciates
kirshner wins , but it 's close
so familiar you might as well be watching a rerun
plodding and back
person
bone-dry , mournfully brittle delivery
televised scooby-doo shows or reruns
as dreadful
i 'm not saying that ice age does n't have some fairly pretty pictures ,
if this silly little cartoon can inspire a few kids not to grow up to be greedy bastards , more power to it .
is ultimately rather silly and overwrought , making the ambiguous ending seem goofy rather than provocative .
a thriller whose style , structure and rhythms are so integrated with the story , you can not separate them .
his lack
these years
spiritual challenge
the story is predictable , the jokes are typical sandler fare , and the romance with ryder is puzzling .
had more fun with ben stiller 's zoolander , which i thought was rather clever .
told through on-camera interviews
larded
charlie kaufman and his twin brother , donald ,
thousand-times
finally feel absolutely earned
even-flowing tone
busts
her bully of a husband
implicitly acknowledges and celebrates the glorious chicanery and self-delusion of this most american of businesses , and for that reason it may be the most oddly honest hollywood document of all .
go in knowing full well what 's going to happen
its energy
gives devastating testimony
tells a story whose restatement is validated by the changing composition of the nation .
can disguise the fact that the new film is a lame kiddie flick and that carvey 's considerable talents are wasted in it
for the mib
-lrb- taylor -rrb- takes us on a ride that 's consistently surprising , easy to watch -- but , oh , so dumb .
clobbering the audience
finally succeeds in diminishing his stature from oscar-winning master to lowly studio hack .
feels like the work of someone who may indeed have finally aged past his prime ... and , perhaps more than he realizes , just wants to be liked by the people who can still give him work .
woodland stream
all of that stuff
come from a xerox machine rather than -lrb- writer-director -rrb- franc
had a successful career in tv
warped
there 's something fishy about a seasonal holiday kids ' movie ...
that parade about
discordant
never having seen the first two films in the series , i ca n't compare friday after next to them ,
to her scenes
this most american of businesses
memorable character creations
the numerous scenes of gory mayhem are worth the price of admission ... if `` gory mayhem '' is your idea of a good time
well-balanced fashion
one of those terrific documentaries that collect a bunch of people who are enthusiastic about something and then figures out how to make us share their enthusiasm .
soap operas
in a sense , that 's a liability .
it the darling of many a kids-and-family-oriented cable channel
the real americans
joy to watch and -- especially -- to listen to
deform families
lets her love depraved leads meet , -lrb- denis ' -rrb- story becomes a hopeless , unsatisfying muddle
mtv schmucks who do n't know how to tell a story for more than four minutes
spirituality
stock ideas
the animal
the head
is just garbage
feel after an 88-minute rip-off of the rock
is the kind of movie that deserves a chance to shine .
well worth revisiting as many times as possible
hotter-two-years-ago
stubbornly
who escaped the holocaust
did happen
over again
the filmmaking clumsy and rushed
disappointments
equate
, at times ,
to do with the casting of juliette binoche as sand , who brings to the role her pale , dark beauty and characteristic warmth
things to like about murder by numbers
an unabashedly romantic picture
the thing about guys like evans is this
will find little new here
as executive producer
, you still have to see this !
turns out to be more interesting than any of the character dramas , which never reach satisfying conclusions .
the audience when i saw this one was chuckling at all the wrong times ,
an incomprehensible
impact and
attached to the concept of loss
'll cry for your money back .
the author 's devotees will probably find it fascinating ; others may find it baffling .
's a sadistic bike flick that would have made vittorio de sica proud .
wonderful subject
quirky at moments
own birthday party
self-hatred instilled
to handle it
truly enjoyed most of mostly martha while i ne
a new career
like the wanderers and a bronx tale
manages ,
and elegiac ...
a satirical style
one relentlessly depressing situation
junior scientists
he need only cast himself
of those movies
therefore
a shakespearean tragedy or a juicy soap opera
a touching drama about old age and grief with a tour de force performance by michel piccoli .
are pretty easy to guess
college comedy
the addition of a biblical message will either improve the film for you , or it will lessen it
devotees of star trek ii : the wrath of khan will feel a nagging sense of deja vu , and
toward keeping the picture compelling
the -lrb- opening -rrb- dance guarantees karmen 's enthronement among the cinema 's memorable women .
the story , once it gets rolling , is nothing short of a great one .
sense even
good , sonny
pulled from a tear-stained vintage shirley temple script
the life of wladyslaw szpilman , who is not only a pianist , but a good human being
makes maryam , in the end , play out with the intellectual and emotional impact of an after-school special .
there are n't too many films that can be as simultaneously funny , offbeat and heartwarming -lrb- without a thick shmear of the goo , at least -rrb- , but `` elling '' manages to do all three quite well , making it one of the year 's most enjoyable releases
his scenes
kong action cinema
seem less of a trifle if ms. sugarman followed through on her defiance of the saccharine
that says that the alternate sexuality meant to set you free may require so much relationship maintenance that celibacy can start looking good
has any sting to it
overly old-fashioned
watchable stuff
is rather
future-world holographic librarian -lrb- orlando jones -rrb- who knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written , and nicely realized
the working
in order
zombie-land
that it 's a crime movie made by someone who obviously knows nothing about crime
is ultimately thoughtful without having much dramatic impact
close to bowling you over
at least three
you watching
lovely and beautifully
loses its fire midway , nearly flickering out by its perfunctory conclusion
on tediously about their lives , loves and the art
balding 50-year-old actor
a batch of appealing characters
red shoe diaries
digital video
must-own
it , no wiseacre crackle or
byatt
at the helm
the speculative effort
thrives on its taut performances and creepy atmosphere even if the screenplay falls somewhat short
is simply too overdone .
tries to shift the tone to a thriller 's rush
the preposterous hairpiece worn by lai 's villainous father to the endless action sequences
with such enervating determination in venice\/venice
forces you to watch people doing unpleasant things to each other and themselves
can never
will absolutely crack you up with her crass , then gasp for gas , verbal deportment .
oddly humorous
leave fans clamoring for another ride
a series of abrasive , stylized sequences that burn themselves upon the viewer 's memory
animation and game phenomenon
's just one that could easily wait for your pay per view dollar
it desperately wants to be a wacky , screwball comedy , but the most screwy thing here is how so many talented people were convinced to waste their time .
ca n't help but
christelle
evoking memories of day of the jackal , the french connection , and heat .
gets sillier , not scarier , as it goes along ...
the challenges
the most accomplished work to date from hong kong 's versatile stanley kwan
listless and
more problematic
the biggest problem with satin rouge is lilia herself .
its formula
wit and revolutionary spirit
changing times , clashing cultures and
no-surprise
cocky
by throwing out so many red herrings , so many false scares ,
'll still have a good time . ''
of evidence
's as fresh-faced as its young-guns cast
the story is far-flung , illogical , and plain stupid .
criticism
knowing sense
chris ver weil 's
madonna is one helluva singer .
volatile performance
malik
, not smart and not engaging
gives us half an hour of car chases
their story about a retail clerk wanting more out of life
the dignity
bond thriller
the detail of the book
could have spent more time in its world
adam sandler assault and
year
provide it
esoteric
action flicks
the performances of the children , untrained in acting ,
dumb down the universe
adams , with four scriptwriters
what soured me on the santa clause 2 was that santa bumps up against 21st century reality so hard , it 's icky .
ponderous to work as shallow entertainment , not remotely incisive enough to qualify as drama , monsoon
many of the effective horror elements are dampened through familiarity , -lrb- yet -rrb- are worthwhile .
a jumbled fantasy comedy that did not figure out a coherent game
in the manner in which it addresses current terrorism anxieties and sidesteps them at the same time
melodramatic
be expected from any movie with a `` 2 '' at the end of its title
is that the whole damned thing did n't get our moral hackles up .
literary ' filmmaking style
war ii
director michael apted -lrb- enigma -rrb- and
finds it difficult to sustain interest in his profession after the family tragedy
a smart and funny , albeit sometimes superficial , cautionary tale of a technology in search
in the world 's religions
, repressed and twisted
when carol kane appears on the screen
stabbing
like cold porridge with only the odd enjoyably chewy lump
a riveting profile of law enforcement , and a visceral , nasty journey into an urban hades .
it would be churlish to begrudge anyone for receiving whatever consolation that can be found in dragonfly
offer any new insight into
with considerable wit
infuses hubert with a mixture of deadpan cool , wry humor and just the measure of tenderness required to give this comic slugfest some heart .
one viewing
slain rappers
looking out
our eyes
for carvey 's glory days
a sentimental mess
a gem of a romantic crime comedy that turns out to be clever , amusing and unpredictable
the thing about guys like evans is this : you 're never quite sure where self-promotion ends and the truth begins .
to hardened indie-heads
begun
than two
comes out
- , chinese - , irish -
smug or sanctimonious
boost
as a legendary professor and kunis
madonna has made herself over so often now , there 's apparently nothing left to work with , sort of like michael jackson 's nose .
this rush
would have become a camp adventure , one of those movies that 's so bad it starts to become good
of ` jason x '
are all aliens ,
economical grace
the adventures that happen along the way seem repetitive and designed to fill time , providing no real sense of suspense
pushed to their most virtuous limits
one that 's been told by countless filmmakers
for most movies , 84 minutes is short , but this one feels like a life sentence
funny and beautifully
although the movie does leave you marveling at these guys ' superhuman capacity to withstand pain
have reinvigorated the romance genre
because you get it
of either
belgium
the male academic
like one of those conversations that comic book guy on `` the simpsons '' has
director patricio guzman 's camera
deserving of its oscar nomination
pretence
then they works spectacularly well ... a shiver-inducing , nerve-rattling ride .
loses faith in its own viability and succumbs to joyless special-effects excess .
are along for the ride
powerfully evocative mood
so much
that is part biography , part entertainment and part history
, flat dialogue
it 's tommy 's job to clean the peep booths surrounding her , and
fans ,
is a horrible movie
touching , raucously amusing , uncomfortable ,
surrender $ 9
the sum of all fears
more a cinematic collage
watching e.t now , in an era dominated by cold , loud special-effects-laden extravaganzas , one is struck less by its lavish grandeur than by its intimacy and precision .
larky chase movie
more intellectually scary than dramatically involving .
lyrical pessimism
in this antonio banderas-lucy liu faceoff
figures prominently in this movie , and
becomes compulsively watchable
poignant and delicately complex .
're in for a painful ride .
mpaa
wildly careening
's a rather listless amble down the middle of the road , where the thematic ironies are too obvious and the sexual politics too smug .
and a very rainy day .
through a crummy , wannabe-hip crime comedy that refers incessantly to old movies , when you could just rent those movies instead , let alone seek out a respectable new one
an unsettling sight , and
clumsy , obvious , preposterous , the movie will likely set the cause of woman warriors back decades .
maid
implicitly acknowledges and celebrates the glorious chicanery and self-delusion of this most american of businesses
is worthy of our respect
slapping its target audience in the face
the relationship between reluctant
another in a long line of ultra-violent war movies , this one is not quite what it could have been as a film , but
post ,
pie-like
on the plot
, my sweet has so many flaws it would be easy for critics to shred it .
engage children
that bind us
, fairly uneventful and boasting no real surprises -- but still quite tasty and inviting all the same
trying to be more complex than your average film
helped change a nation
my feet
please .
frequent laughter
a sensitive , modest comic tragedy that works
pledge allegiance to cagney and lacey
from elfriede jelinek 's novel
the concept behind kung pow : enter the fist is hilarious
calvin jr. 's barbershop represents some sort of beacon of hope in the middle of chicago 's south side
is an uncompromising film .
can draw people together across the walls that might otherwise separate them
a cold blanket
liberally seasoned with emotional outbursts
no reason to exist
mind-numbingly awful that you hope britney wo n't do it one more time , as far as
the unbearable lightness of being
c.
the fact that the film idiotically uses the website feardotcom.com or the improperly hammy performance from poor stephen rea
that parents love to have their kids
attack of the clones is a technological exercise that lacks juice and delight
of demographic groups
to a satisfying crime drama
mr. spielberg and his company just want you to enjoy yourselves without feeling conned .
a soft porn brian de palma pastiche .
reconciliation
the characterizations turn more crassly reductive
padded
proud in its message
can not help but get
more recent successes such as `` mulan '' or `` tarzan
the characters are interesting and the relationship between yosuke and saeko is worth watching as it develops , but there 's not enough to the story to fill two hours
of a submarine movie with the unsettling spookiness of the supernatural
its fair share of saucy
the dramatic conviction
of a truly frightening situation
schwentke
will have a barrie good time
goes for sick and demented humor simply to do so .
friday the 13th by way of clean and sober ,
are generating about as much chemistry as an iraqi factory poised to receive a un inspector
may be disappointed
softly
bueller 's
one of the smartest
mounting tension
been patiently waiting for
disney films
become a cult classic
living far too much in its own head
clooney directs this film always keeping the balance between the fantastic and the believable ...
on the next wave
ridiculously inappropriate valley boy voice
little violence and lots
screenful
beauty
the journey is such a mesmerizing one
stacy peralta
the premise other than fling gags at it
with a sour taste in one 's mouth , and little else
the movie eventually gets around to its real emotional business , striking deep chords of sadness .
most beautiful , evocative
the creative animation work
raises
it does in trouble every day
french cinema 's
fails in making this character understandable , in getting under her skin , in exploring motivation ... well before the end , the film grows as dull as its characters , about whose fate it is hard to care .
a frustrating patchwork : an uneasy marriage of louis begley 's source novel -lrb- about schmidt -rrb- and
the cold light of day
very valuable
of an action hero motivated by something more than franchise possibilities
ideas original
stunt cars
humorless soap opera
's cuteness , amy 's career success -lrb- she 's a best-selling writer of self-help books who ca n't help herself -rrb- , and amy 's neuroses when it comes to men .
try to balance pointed , often incisive satire and unabashed sweetness , with results that are sometimes bracing , sometimes baffling and quite often , and in unexpected ways , touching
like mike shoots and scores
to stodgy , soap opera-ish dialogue
a sudden turn and devolves
signals
reminds at every turn of elizabeth berkley 's flopping dolphin-gasm
middle-of-the-road mainstream
a thoughtful and unflinching examination
big moment ''
its visual appeal
secretly
are not an eighth grade girl
dare
if that does n't clue you in that something 's horribly wrong
is all but washed away by sumptuous ocean visuals and the cinematic stylings of director john stockwell
, marginally better shoot-em-ups
rife with the rueful , wry humor springing out of yiddish culture and language .
murder by numbers ' is n't a great movie , but
to sensationalize his material
labelled ` hip ' , ` innovative ' and ` realistic '
then it goes awry in the final 30 minutes
the movie serves up all of that stuff , nearly subliminally , as the old-hat province of male intrigue
in something that is improbable
of critiquing itself at every faltering half-step of its development that criticizing feels more like commiserating
dan schneider and director shawn levy
melancholy
a vivid imagination
the story itself is actually quite vapid .
extracting
stacks
light meter
occasionally interesting but essentially unpersuasive ,
of intellectual lector in contemplation of the auteur 's professional injuries
profound
a church , synagogue or temple
you can be forgiven for realizing that you 've spent the past 20 minutes looking at your watch and waiting for frida to just die already .
of charlotte 's web
eardrum-dicing gunplay
hideous
ever made about an otherwise appalling , and downright creepy , subject -- a teenage boy in love with his stepmother
honest working man john q. archibald , on a pedestal ,
a brilliant , absurd collection of vignettes that , in their own idiosyncratic way , sum up the strange horror of life in the new millennium .
all in all , a great party .
surprise ending
pinochet 's
the concentration
devotees
provides a grim , upsetting glimpse at the lives of some of the 1.2 million palestinians who live in the crowded cities and refugee camps of gaza
smug , artificial , ill-constructed and fatally overlong ... it never finds a consistent tone and lacks bite , degenerating into a pious , preachy soap opera .
will give many ministers and bible-study groups hours of material to discuss .
desire to match mortarboards with dead poets society and good will hunting than by its own story
its little neck trying to perform entertaining tricks
graze
is quieter
with the emotional arc of its raw blues soundtrack
mesmerizing cinematic poem
colgate
that heaven allows , if you wanted to make as anti-kieslowski a pun as possible
that most frightening
took of the family vacation
mixed-up films
is rather choppy .
better characters ,
finds
san francisco
between the film 's creepy
your subject
writer\/director alexander payne
of dumb drug jokes and predictable slapstick
hudlin comedy
an atypically hypnotic approach
invites
a greater attention to the parents -- and particularly the fateful fathers -- in the emotional evolution of the two bewitched adolescents
reopens an interesting controversy and
kitsch
it looks good , sonny
that is definitely meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance
loves a david and goliath story
i 'll settle for a nice cool glass of iced tea and a jerry bruckheimer flick any day of the week
bad movie
of the gates
pathology
fully formed and
the story has its redundancies ,
... pitiful , slapdash disaster .
the kind of primal storytelling that george lucas can only dream of .
that they are doing it is thought-provoking .
long-lived friendships and
was n't just bad
a marching band
the more outre aspects
sustained intelligence from stanford
handed down from the movie gods on a silver platter
few sequels can
's harder still to believe that anyone in his right mind would want to see the it
the uncanny , inevitable and seemingly shrewd facade of movie-biz farce
hot-button items
with better payoffs
by george hickenlooper
does n't have a single surprise up its sleeve .
yiddish theater
doc
that 's been told by countless filmmakers
one whose view of america , history and the awkwardness of human life is generous and deep
selection
many records
utah
of your typical majid majidi shoe-loving , crippled children
40 years
of two fine actors , morgan freeman and ashley judd
mexico 's
as a spoof
the big guys
been-there
dustin hoffman that is revelatory
almost puts the kibosh on what is otherwise a sumptuous work of b-movie imagination .
unexpected ways
cineasts
hilariously , gloriously alive ,
this sort of cute and cloying material
company office
revelatory
of which
with humor , warmth , and intelligence
we do n't get williams ' usual tear and a smile , just sneers and bile
be hard pressed to think of a film more cloyingly sappy than evelyn this year
mehta
hipness
moretti ... is the rare common-man artist who 's wise enough to recognize that there are few things in this world more complex -- and , as it turns out , more fragile -- than happiness .
snipes
the funniest and most accurate depiction
young everlyn sampi , as the courageous molly craig ,
to a bank manager
a broken family
fit in
're `
that just does n't have big screen magic
his secret life
, i would recommend big bad love only to winger fans who have missed her since 1995 's forget paris .
since dahmer resorts to standard slasher flick thrills when it should be most in the mind of the killer , it misses a major opportunity to be truly revelatory about his psyche .
negotiate the many inconsistencies in janice 's behavior or compensate for them by sheer force of charm
at times
book sound convincing
an oddity , to be sure , but one
inconclusive ending
a web
from people
than it is a fairly revealing study of its two main characters -- damaged-goods people whose orbits will inevitably
manchild ,
a disaster of a drama , saved only by its winged assailants .
world traveler
of their own
the bombastic self-glorification of other feel-good fiascos like antwone fisher or the emperor 's club any time
effective in creating an atmosphere of dust-caked stagnation
feel a bit too much like an infomercial for ram dass 's latest book aimed at the boomer demographic .
dominate the story
slapstick and unfunny tricks
self
even when it aims to shock
be patient with the lovely hush !
300 years of russian history
tosses at them .
named the husband , the wife and the kidnapper , emphasizing the disappointingly generic nature of the entire effort
what 's invigorating about
and derivative horror
for this region and its inhabitants
geriatric peter
the unsettled tenor of that post 9-11 period far better
that set the plot in motion
in this oddly sweet comedy about jokester highway patrolmen
that it plays like the standard made-for-tv movie
goofily endearing and well-lensed
the porky 's revenge
seems unsure of how to evoke any sort of naturalism on the set .
stale and
still thumbing his nose at convention
to care who wins
the acting is just fine , but there 's not enough substance here to sustain interest for the full 90 minutes , especially with the weak payoff .
finds its tone and several scenes run too long
found the ring moderately absorbing , largely for its elegantly colorful look and sound .
of despair about entrapment in the maze of modern life
a derivative plot
two gifted performers
shovel into their mental gullets to simulate sustenance
a third-person story now , told by hollywood , and much more ordinary for it
at the edge of your seat for long stretches
as rude and profane as ever , always hilarious and , most of the time ,
woo bullet ballet
100-minute running time
a faulty premise , one it follows into melodrama and silliness
the movie 's major and
of a slightly naughty , just-above-average off - broadway play
your benjamins
the film ca n't be called a solid success , although there 's plenty of evidence here to indicate clooney might have better luck next time
ignored it in favor of old ` juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks with titles like leather warriors and switchblade sexpot
is turning in some delightful work on indie projects .
target demographic
a remarkably cohesive whole
another scene
in these characters ' foibles a timeless and unique perspective
loyalty
a horror movie 's primary goal is to frighten and disturb
so insatiable it absorbs all manner of lame entertainment ,
of the gay community as an all-inclusive world where uptight , middle class bores like antonia can feel good about themselves
decadent urbanity
disgusted
allegedly `` inspired '' was a lot funnier and
amused and entertained by the unfolding of bielinsky 's cleverly constructed scenario , and
does an established filmmaker
about an affluent damsel in distress who decides to fight her bully of a husband
gross-out gags
do n't even bother to rent this on video .
publishing
combined scenes of a japanese monster flick with canned shots of raymond burr commenting on the monster 's path of destruction
is its conclusion , when we hear the ultimate fate of these girls and realize , much to our dismay , that this really did happen
we just do n't really care too much about this love story .
though the reality is anything but
as comedy goes
an overwhelming sadness that feels as if it has made its way into your very bloodstream
the worst kind of mythologizing ,
'' never cuts corners .
none of the crackle of `` fatal attraction '' , `` 9 1\/2 weeks ''
can analyze this movie in three words : thumbs friggin ' down
cuba
little too obvious
the form of dazzling pop entertainment
arliss howard 's ambitious , moving , and adventurous directorial debut , big bad love
difficult but worthy
wish that the movie had worked a little harder to conceal its contrivances
relaxed in its perfect quiet pace and
runs through balzac and the little chinese seamstress that transforms this story about love and culture into a cinematic poem .
is , at its core
of these girls
this likable movie
the nearly
sadistic bike flick
the rare movie that 's as crisp and to the point as the novel on which it 's based .
a mysterious voice
reggio
all that
this '60s caper film
this 10th film in the series
bewildered
is sketchy with actorish notations on the margin of acting .
cheesier
an often watchable , though goofy and lurid , blast of a costume drama set in the late 15th century .
for all that
kaufman and
a searing
all movies
the title , alone , should scare any sane person away .
he 's not making fun of these people ,
absurd plot twists , idiotic court maneuvers
the flowers of perversity , comedy and romance
a fresh infusion
windtalkers airs just about every cliche in the war movie compendium across its indulgent two-hour-and-fifteen-minute length .
consistently amusing
i 'm not ,
to steal a movie not only from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb
millisecond
in engaging the audience in the travails of creating a screenplay
deadpan comedy and heartbreaking
better known tragedies
a domestic unit
killer soundtrack
will be hard to burn out of your brain
itself seems to have been made under the influence of rohypnol
's where this film should have remained
operating team
slightly strange french films
elegant , witty and beneath
each of these stories
accessible and
its lurid fiction
recite bland police procedural details , fiennes wanders around in an attempt
foolish choices for advice
a more straightforward , dramatic treatment
of privileged moments and memorable performances
powerful sequel
grows as dull as its characters , about whose fate it is hard to care
dazzling
see nothing in it to match the ordeal of sitting through it
an instantly forgettable snow-and-stuntwork extravaganza that likely
got to give it thumbs down
do little to salvage this filmmaker 's flailing reputation .
love , memory , history and
sunshine state surveys the landscape and assesses the issues with a clear passion for sociology .
very least
god help us
a young man 's battle
an accessible introduction
it seeks to rely on an ambiguous presentation
better than ` shindler 's list '
is a stunning new young talent in one of chabrol 's most intense psychological mysteries
, 4ever is neither a promise nor a threat so much as wishful thinking .
was impressed by how many tit-for-tat retaliatory responses the filmmakers allow before pulling the plug on the conspirators and averting an american-russian armageddon
dampened
meant the internet short
a lush , swooning melodrama
the kind of movie that deserves a chance to shine
twohy 's a good yarn-spinner , and ultimately the story compels
alike
the stunt work is top-notch ; the dialogue and drama often food-spittingly funny .
enormously endearing
much like its easily dismissive take on the upscale lifestyle
gosford park -lrb- as well as one , ms. mirren , who did -rrb-
city by the sea swings from one approach to the other , but in the end , it stays in formula -- which is a waste of de niro , mcdormand and the other good actors in the cast .
deem
a forceful drama of an alienated executive who re-invents himself .
as good
it searches -lrb- vainly , i think -rrb- for something fresh to say
allegedly inspiring and easily marketable
about the ways in which extravagant chance can distort our perspective and throw us off the path of good sense
of a brutal mid
which time
on the menu
coen brothers
in theory , a middle-aged romance pairing clayburgh and tambor sounds promising ,
were at home watching that movie instead of in the theater watching this one
` alternate reality '
are what makes it worth the trip to the theatre .
slackers ' jokey approach
photographed with colour and depth , and rather a good time .
a good and ambitious film
yourself praying for a quick resolution
just what -lrb- aniston -rrb- has always needed to grow into a movie career
directs the pianist like a surgeon mends a broken heart ; very meticulously but without any passion .
a tradition-bound widow
the search for redemption
a rich stew of longing
sentimental
every once in a while a film
salma goes native
partly from the perspective of aurelie and christelle
perhaps more than he realizes
it will probably be a talky bore .
amazing finesse
with dirty deeds
a great and a terrible story
poignant and
might otherwise go unnoticed and underappreciated by music fans
going out
's tough being a black man in america ,
into a gross-out monster movie with effects that are more silly than scary
to be a most hard-hearted person not to be moved by this drama
its own aloof
cinematic razzle-dazzle
see scratch for the history
-rrb- had , lost , and got back
perfectly serviceable
men would act if they had periods
we miss you .
the movie bogs down in insignificance , saying nothing about kennedy 's assassination and revealing nothing about the pathology it pretends to investigate .
unintentional parody
excellent latin actors of all ages
to deliver a fair bit of vampire fun
was supposed to have like written the screenplay or something
creates a portrait of two strong men in conflict ,
see `` simone , ''
a one-of-a-kind work
has too many spots where it 's on slippery footing
wonderfully sympathetic
quite a bit of heart ,
the special spark
a modestly made
` scratch '
supposed to be an attempt at hardass american but sometimes just lapses into unhidden british
falls down in its attempts to humanize its subject
the screenplay falls somewhat short
full well what 's going to happen
a passionately inquisitive film determined to uncover the truth and hopefully inspire action .
who is this movie for ?
that powerhouse of 19th-century prose
gong show addict
is so packed with subplots involving the various silbersteins that it feels more like the pilot episode of a tv series than a feature film .
around a plot
of faith versus intellect
to get his man
waiting for frida to just die already
banged their brains into the ground
are drying out from spring break
weird \/ thinking about all the bad things in the world \/ like puppies with broken legs \/ and butterflies that die \/ and movies starring pop queens
her life did , too
though the film does n't manage to hit all of its marks
vardalos and corbett , who play their roles with vibrant charm
a love story
bit of fluff stuffed with enjoyable performances
are so unmemorable , despite several attempts at lengthy dialogue scenes ,
take on the economics of dealing and the pathology of ghetto fabulousness
with premise and dialogue
corrupt and hedonistic
drugs and rock
cliff
way shainberg
all very stylish and beautifully photographed , but far more trouble than it 's worth , with fantasy mixing with reality and actors playing more than one role just to add to the confusion .
a mostly boring affair with a confusing sudden finale that 's likely to irk viewers .
sorrowfully
loses points when it surrenders to a formulaic bang-bang , shoot-em-up scene at the conclusion
hoffman 's performance
one splendidly cast pair
family chaos
road warrior
on the other hand
is so incredibly inane that it is laughingly enjoyable
heartbreaking subject
the wholesome twist of a pesky mother
expect more from director michael apted -lrb- enigma -rrb- and screenwriter nicholas kazan -lrb- reversal of fortune -rrb-
writing and direction
loud , low-budget and tired
acted and directed
become , to judge from in praise of love , the sort of bitter old crank who sits behind his light meter and harangues the supposed injustices of the artistic world-at-large without doing all that much to correct them
and bouncing bravado
more focused
good laughs
the grandiosity
the stripped-down dramatic constructs
inextricably
dues
fabulously funny and
new significance
is more than one joke about putting the toilet seat down .
right questions
give the film the substance it so desperately needs
shaking your head
quite a comedy nor
the movie for me
is n't a complete wash -lrb- no pun intended -rrb- , watched side-by-side with ringu
that something 's horribly wrong
much to our dismay
shootings ,
a sensitive and astute first feature by anne-sophie birot .
long time ago
after the most awful acts are committed
all at once
it funny
the suspense
about starting with a more original story instead of just slapping extreme humor and gross-out gags on top of the same old crap ?
of period drama and flat-out farce that should please history fans
of the film 's problems
were , well
earnest and heartfelt
aboriginal aspect
unsentimental treatment
stirs the emotions
not always a narratively cohesive one .
the film revels
making this character understandable ,
walsh ca n't quite negotiate the many inconsistencies in janice 's behavior or compensate for them by sheer force of charm .
the plates spinning as best he can
a silent , lumpish cipher
this movie 's servitude
that gives movies about ordinary folk a bad name
lets the pictures do the punching
a movie in which laughter and self-exploitation merge into jolly soft-porn 'em powerment
affectingly
temperamental child
cinematically powerful
in constant fits of laughter
have resulted in a smoother , more focused narrative without sacrificing any of the cultural intrigue
make-believe
nothing to sneeze at these days
powder blues
the chronically mixed signals
beat-the-clock thriller
wonderful , sobering , heart-felt drama
tons and tons
his resume
left an acrid test
per
the whole affair is as predictable as can be .
-lrb- tries -rrb- to parody
the cockettes -rrb- provides a window into a subculture hell-bent on expressing itself in every way imaginable . '
bigelow offers some flashy twists and turns that occasionally fortify this turgid fable .
the best script that besson has written in years .
folds under its own thinness
credits
as steamy as
yet , it must be admitted , not
to rest any
a spellbinding serpent 's smirk
super-dooper-adorability intact
on the surface a silly comedy , scotland , pa would be forgettable if it were n't such a clever adaptation of the bard 's tragic play .
closer to two
the heat of the moment prevails .
with liberal doses of dark humor , gorgeous exterior photography , and a stable-full of solid performances
's something else altogether -- clownish and offensive and nothing at all like real life
the serial murders
steinis quirky , charming and often hilarious
all the spaces in between
hepburn and grant
want my money back
riveting , brisk delight
whipping out the dirty words and
gotten more out of it than you did
burn themselves
the author 's devotees will probably find it fascinating
entertain on a guilty-pleasure , so-bad-it 's - funny level
the hero
consistent embracing
that , like many of his works , presents weighty issues
both ways
what gives human nature its unique feel is kaufman 's script
the film sometimes flags ... but
with the misconceived final 5
that make it accessible for a non-narrative feature
animated filmmaking
but the problem with wendigo , for all its effective moments , is n't really one of resources .
the difference
important developments of the computer industry
'm sure there 's a teenage boy out there somewhere who 's dying for this kind of entertainment .
devote
is the point of emotional and moral departure for protagonist alice
to steal
project 's
my own minority report
one that 's been told by countless filmmakers about italian - , chinese - , irish - , latin - , indian - , russian - and
see this turd squashed
that that 's exactly what these two people need to find each other
debut feature
to frighten and disturb
for tearing up on cue
the pantheon of great monster\/science fiction flicks
is meaningful or memorable
although the film boils down to a lightweight story about matchmaking , the characters make italian for beginners worth the journey
analyze that '' is one of those crass , contrived sequels that not only fails on its own , but makes you second-guess your affection for the original .
it 's fun
that is routinely dynamited by blethyn
we have n't seen before from murphy
ago
-lrb- grant -rrb-
cliche to call the film ` refreshing
's crap on a leash -- far too polite to scale the lunatic heights of joe dante 's similarly styled gremlins
over a probation officer
the year 's
be a shame if this was your introduction to one of the greatest plays of the last 100 years
a modest masterpiece .
the film is full of charm .
enabling
crawling
rather sad
helps keep the proceedings as funny for grown-ups as for rugrats
does n't just make the most out of its characters ' flaws but insists on the virtue of imperfection .
very much like a brand-new
zoning ordinances
no problem with `` difficult '' movies , or
it 's not bad prose
the fizz of a busby berkeley musical
griffin & co. manage to be spectacularly outrageous .
an incoherent jumble
curious sick poetry
watching such a graphic treatment of the crimes bearable
made indieflick in need of some trims and a more chemistry between its stars
spider
who camps up a storm as a fringe feminist conspiracy theorist named dirty dick
but what is virtually absent
up being both revelatory and narcissistic , achieving some honest insight into relationships that most high-concept films candy-coat with pat storylines , precious circumstances and beautiful stars
quiet desperation
an eminently engrossing film
's just not much lurking below its abstract surface
carries a little too much ai n't - she-cute baggage into her lead role as a troubled and determined homicide cop to quite pull off the heavy stuff .
serves mostly to whet one 's appetite for the bollywood films
is a satisfying well-made romantic comedy that 's both charming and well acted .
its welcome with audiences several years ago
a terrific b movie --
fun with it all
is credible
good-hearted
reminds us
this long and relentlessly saccharine film is a clear case of preaching to the converted .
need not
a black and red van
to see `` sade ''
this noble warlord
of anyone
total recall and blade runner -rrb-
moving portrait of an american -lrb- and an america -rrb- always reaching for something just outside his grasp
the difference between cho and most comics
the characters never seem to match the power of their surroundings .
his latest effort
duvall 's throbbing sincerity and
mr. wollter and ms. seldhal
animal
of , well ,
stealing harvard is a horrible movie -- if only it were that grand a failure
shrewdly
a bad movie ,
so preachy-keen and
first-class , thoroughly involving
there are also some startling , surrealistic moments
american war
the faithful will enjoy this sometimes wry adaptation of v.s. naipaul 's novel ,
and creepy atmosphere
trying to have it both ways
depicts the sorriest and most sordid of human behavior on the screen , then
acted meditation on both the profoundly devastating events of one year ago and the slow , painful healing process that has followed in their wake .
together familiar themes
the show 's concept
has the marks of a septuagenarian ; it 's a crusty treatment of a clever gimmick
easy
a college student who sees himself as impervious to a fall
something darker
the boys ' sparring ,
to chew on
if you 're in the right b-movie frame of mind , it may just scare the pants off you .
spark to the most crucial lip-reading sequence
no french people were harmed during the making of this movie , but they were insulted and the audience was put through torture for an hour and a half .
soderbergh 's concentration
his ambition
lounge music
hugh grant , who has a good line in charm
companionable couple
faint of heart or conservative of spirit , but for the rest of us -- especially san francisco
a total lack of empathy
rather poor
which has all the actors reaching for the back row
lathan and diggs carry the film with their charisma ,
slovenly life in this self-deprecating , biting and witty feature written by charlie kaufman and his twin brother , donald , and directed by spike jonze
-lrb- gayton 's script -rrb- telegraphs every discovery and layers on the gloss of convenience .
dares , injuries , etc.
about grief
is confusing on one level or another , making ararat far more demanding than it needs to be
, but why bother if you 're going to subjugate truth to the tear-jerking demands of soap opera
is so earnest in its yearning for the days before rap went nihilistic that it summons more spirit and bite than your average formulaic romantic quadrangle
an unendurable viewing experience for this ultra-provincial new yorker
dumbed-down approach
a beautifully
a theater
blown-out
has worked wonders with the material .
-- when it comes to truncheoning --
is n't going to win any academy awards
comic face
enjoyable
than a traditionally structured story
are paper-thin , and their personalities undergo radical changes when it suits the script
treads heavily into romeo and juliet\/west side story territory , where it plainly has no business going
the o2-tank
simply becomes a routine shocker
its chosen topic
we do n't get williams ' usual tear and a smile , just sneers and bile ,
the filmmakers come up with nothing original in the way of slapstick sequences
undercuts the joie de vivre even as he creates it
kissinger 's record
laughing at ' variety
shattering it
want to see another car chase , explosion or gunfight again
sad , occasionally horrifying but often inspiring film
there may have been a good film in `` trouble every day
a certain style and wit
romantic nor
much humor
layered richness
with somber earnestness in the new adaptation of the cherry orchard
lohman adapts to the changes required of her , but the actress and director peter kosminsky never get the audience to break through the wall her character erects
their own immaturity
nationwide
passable enough
the action scenes are poorly delivered
so here it is
at least it 's better than that eponymous 1980 biopic that used soap in the places where the mysteries lingered
give a movie
its apparent glee
extreme action-packed film
obscenity is at hand
history buffs
i know how to suffer ' and if you see this film you 'll know too .
the movie is n't horrible , but you can see mediocre cresting on the next wave .
to the level of the direction
this film always keeping the balance between the fantastic and the believable
english women
, the film is well worthwhile .
engagingly
faceoff
duking it
is the filmmakers ' point
wind up sticking in one 's mind a lot more than the cool bits .
is moody , oozing , chilling and heart-warming all at once
action , cheese , ham and cheek
any movies of particular value or merit
quite good at providing some good old fashioned spooks .
should have been a sketch on saturday night live
minac
authentic feel
sand 's masculine persona ,
see her esther blossom
the lazy material and
artistic significance
yes ,
matinee-style
personal tragedy and also
-- and far less crass -
hostile
checking
holds its goodwill close ,
it 's better suited for the history or biography channel , but there 's no arguing the tone of the movie -
from the simple fact
like many of his works , presents weighty issues
this movie a lot
quentin tarantino 's handful of raucous gangster films
speak
chewy lump
have been astronomically bad
of lazy tearjerker that gives movies about ordinary folk a bad name
engrossing film
the fact that virtually no one is bound to show up at theatres for it
same sledgehammer appeal
seeks to re-create the excitement of such '50s flicks as jules verne 's ' 20,000 leagues under the sea ' and the george pal version of h.g. wells ' ` the time machine
, the characters move with grace and panache
its flaws
we 're never sure if ohlinger 's on the level or merely
` matrix ' - style massacres erupt throughout ... but the movie has a tougher time balancing its violence with kafka-inspired philosophy
a mostly magnificent directorial career ,
hippopotamus
into the girls ' confusion and pain
staged for the marquis de sade set
of 1952
mere 84 minutes
make this surprisingly decent flick
is they have a tendency to slip into hokum .
derailed by a failure
the best performance
the exiled aristocracy
a not-so-divine secrets
-lrb- the stage show -rrb-
are more deeply thought through than in most ` right-thinking ' films
is n't much of a mystery ,
, its title notwithstanding , should have been a lot nastier
, we do n't get williams ' usual tear and a smile , just sneers and bile , and the spectacle is nothing short of refreshing .
pow
piece ,
the second world war
to its clever what-if concept
a great deal in his performance
same scene
overly melodramatic but somewhat insightful
take nothing seriously
52
sometimes the dreams of youth should remain just that
have enough emotional resonance or variety of incident
is better than no chekhov
to his closest friends
leys ' fable
more contemporary , naturalistic tone
if not entirely wholesome -rrb-
the film amounts to being lectured to by tech-geeks , if you 're up for that sort of thing .
poorly written , murky and weakly acted , the picture feels as if everyone making it lost their movie mojo .
a reminder of dickens ' grandeur
his fun friendly demeanor in exchange for a darker unnerving role
by half
your heart makes
still , the pulse never disappears entirely , and the picture crosses the finish line winded but still game
no rest period ,
needing other people to survive
i 'm the one that i want , in 2000 .
to discover that seinfeld 's real life is boring
cranked out on an assembly line to see if stupid americans will get a kick out of goofy brits with cute accents performing ages-old slapstick and unfunny tricks
skims the fat from the 1972 film
's what i liked about it
thing to fear about `` fear dot com ''
in the most blithe exchanges gives the film its lingering tug
believe that the shocking conclusion is too much of a plunge
with a tighter editorial process and firmer direction this material could work , especially since the actresses in the lead roles are all more than competent , but as is , personal velocity seems to be idling in neutral .
are just so
that puts the sting back into the con
the enticing prospect
boozy self-indulgence
to create a very compelling , sensitive , intelligent and almost cohesive piece of film entertainment
a reasonable landscape
a young actress
a note of defiance over social dictates
just two of the elements that will grab you
robert dean klein
's best dramatic performance to date -lrb- is -rrb- almost enough to lift -lrb- this -rrb- thrill-kill cat-and-mouser ... above its paint-by-numbers plot
1980 biopic that used soap in the places where the mysteries lingered
to everyone looking in
sucker
own situations
gets vivid performances from her cast
ca n't shake the thought that undercover brother missed an opportunity to strongly present some profound social commentary
develops
-lrb- jeff 's -rrb- gorgeous ,
-- all are irrelevant to the experience of seeing the scorpion king .
breathing part of the movie
up on silver bullets for director neil marshall 's intense freight train of a film
immersed in love , lust , and sin
a soul
pace
conjured
much worth
so stupid
in the second great war
the monster 's path of destruction
but if the essence of magic is its make-believe promise of life that soars above the material realm , this is the opposite of a truly magical movie .
its leaden acting ,
evacuations
disguised as a tribute
wide-eyed
a spoof comedy that carries its share of laughs -- sometimes a chuckle , sometimes a guffaw and , to my great pleasure , the occasional belly laugh
about an artist of 90-plus years taking the effort to share his impressions of life and loss and time and art with us
concentrate
does n't show enough of the creative process or even of what was created for the non-fan to figure out what makes wilco a big deal .
is how a rich historical subject , combined with so much first-rate talent ... could have yielded such a flat , plodding picture
sustains interest during the long build-up of expository material .
on some levels
this year 's version of tomcats
you ca n't miss it .
, i 'm going to recommend secretary , based on the wonderful acting clinic put on by spader and gyllenhaal
glorious chicanery and self-delusion
is not easily dismissed or forgotten
properties
plodding mess
movie audiences both innocent and jaded
the uneasy bonds
post-modern
may be a somewhat backhanded compliment to say that the film makes the viewer feel like the movie 's various victimized audience members after a while , but it also happens to be the movie 's most admirable quality
making water torture seem appealing
the flick
handiwork
he was running for office -- or trying to win over a probation officer
does cathartic truth telling
a frustrating patchwork : an uneasy marriage of louis begley 's source novel -lrb- about schmidt -rrb- and an old payne screenplay
harshness
saddled
of view
good-for-you quality
maybe even its inventiveness
is a movie that understands characters must come first
` grandeur ' shots
provides an invaluable service by sparking debate and encouraging thought
of the whole dead-undead genre , who deserve more from a vampire pic than a few shrieky special effects
visual treat
cries .
not amused by the sick sense of humor
in the way of slapstick sequences
glimpse
the fact that this film was n't as bad as i thought it was going to be
to put the struggle into meaningful historical context
narrated by talking fish
against 21st century reality so hard
turn a larky chase movie into an emotionally satisfying exploration of the very human need to be somebody , and to belong to somebody .
more faith
-lrb- madonna -rrb-
a topic
love story for those intolerant of the more common saccharine genre .
cloaks
pretty good little movie .
van wilder
next project
combines a comically dismal social realism with a farcically bawdy fantasy of redemption and regeneration
use of his particular talents .
is in complete denial about his obsessive behavior
zingers
whatever your orientation
before , from the incongruous but chemically
only open new wounds
play fine
brother hoffman 's script
reveal
marginally
patient and tenacious
be viewed and treasured for its extraordinary intelligence and originality
documentary space station 3d
abstract guilt
as a vehicle to savour binoche 's skill , the film is well worthwhile .
to be measured against anthony asquith 's acclaimed 1952 screen adaptation
texan director george ratliff had unlimited access to families and church meetings , and he delivers fascinating psychological fare
the film 's vision of sport as a secular religion
the transparent attempts at moralizing
breathtakingly assured and stylish work
started hanging out at the barbershop
powerful young actor
berlin
done with noticeably less energy and imagination
a florid biopic about mad queens , obsessive relationships , and rampant adultery so dull
bloody beauty
might be called iranian .
topical excess
is a bit cloying
romantic crime comedy
grotesque and boring
to sustain interest to the end
auto focus remains a chilly , clinical lab report
comes from the heart .
meaningful cinema
that takes a stand in favor of tradition and warmth
tends to pile too many `` serious issues '' on its plate at times , yet remains fairly light , always entertaining , and smartly written .
brady 's
star vehicle
laughable dialogue
splendid actors
is n't downright silly
his audience an epiphany
absurd plot twists , idiotic court maneuvers and stupid characters
no matter how
were sending up .
nor will he be ,
contributed
about the thousands of americans who die hideously
's rarely
is frequently
his ordeal would be over in five minutes but instead the plot
the fact that it is n't very good is almost beside the point .
wise men
believing in something
the script 's snazzy dialogue establishes a realistic atmosphere that involves us in the unfolding crisis
is that its dying , in this shower of black-and-white psychedelia , is quite beautiful
at its worst , the movie is pretty diverting ; the pity is that it rarely achieves its best .
only to record the events for posterity , but to help us
half-naked women
of dead-end distaste
the art and
even when it drags
about whose fate
new york locales and sharp writing
a terrible film
into a subculture hell-bent on expressing itself in every way imaginable
wo n't win many fans over the age of 12
the first two films in the series
the kind of art shots
an awkwardly contrived exercise
high-spirited
bits and pieces
underplays
a refreshingly realistic , affectation-free
even the most jaded cinema audiences
get past the taboo subject matter
than the execution
to put a human face on the travail of thousands of vietnamese
bad and baffling from the get-go .
, is n't nearly as funny as it thinks it is
a fish
know death is lurking around the corner , just waiting to spoil things .
slap me , i saw this movie .
family tragedy
most positive comment
a good race
derivative horror
emotionally scattered film
showtime
jumps
it has a way of seeping into your consciousness , with lingering questions about what the film is really getting at .
a lovely trifle
idemoto and kim
the last reel
kilt-wearing
benefit from a helping hand and a friendly kick in the pants
during his enforced hiatus
no fizz
reminds you just how comically subversive silence can be .
down the toilet with the ferocity of a frozen burrito
it earns extra points by acting as if it were n't
never so vividly
matches the page-turning frenzy
behold -- as long as you 're wearing the somewhat cumbersome 3d goggles
it 's mildly interesting to ponder the peculiar american style of justice that plays out here
vaporize from your memory minutes
into an inhalant blackout
allen 's -rrb-
quirky and recessive charms
offend viewers not amused by the sick sense of humor .
intensely romantic , thought-provoking and even an engaging mystery .
latest gimmick
it 's almost impossible not to be swept away by the sheer beauty of his images .
lame and sophomoric
hokey piece
is n't quite one of the worst movies of the year
fair warning
two young men
refreshingly realistic , affectation-free
signs is a good film , and it is
the sight of the name bruce willis brings to mind images of a violent battlefield action picture
value in our daily lives
love that strikes a very resonant chord
complexity
eldritch
meaty
doris day feel
not much camera movement
ruggero as the villainous , lecherous police chief scarpia
the inside column
dance
cut
as peas
a relationship and then
a fairly impressive debut
eye-catching art direction
of a respectable summer blockbuster
about his obsessive behavior
unlikable , uninteresting ,
overall effect
a heroine as feisty
standard-issue
intimate and panoramic .
to understand why anyone in his right mind would even think to make the attraction a movie
you can not believe anyone more central to the creation of bugsy than the caterer
if you wanted to make as anti-kieslowski a pun as possible
needs to grow into
this is a movie full of grace and , ultimately , hope
, chilling , and affecting study
at 85 minutes
deserve to go down with a ship as leaky as this
road-trip drama
this viewer feel enveloped in a story that , though meant to be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication to a common goal , never seems to leave the lot
when it 's this rich and luscious
for all the time we spend with these people
leave us with a sense of wonder
are both excellent ,
assuming that ... the air-conditioning in the theater is working properly .
fest of self-congratulation between actor and director that leaves scant place for the viewer
, observant
formal settings with motionless characters
quitting hits home with disorienting force .
adult 's
kaufman and jonze
insomnia is in many ways a conventional , even predictable remake
it 's hard to believe that a relationship like holly and marina 's could survive the hothouse emotions of teendom , and its longevity gets more inexplicable as the characterizations turn more crassly reductive .
some like it hot on the hardwood proves once again that a man in drag is not in and of himself funny .
none of the crackle of `` fatal attraction '' , `` 9 1\/2 weeks '' , or even `` indecent proposal ''
skins has a desolate air , but eyre , a native american raised by white parents , manages to infuse the rocky path to sibling reconciliation with flashes of warmth and gentle humor
creepiest
is just too easy to be genuinely satisfying
kapur weighs down the tale with bogus profundities .
churn out one mediocre movie
only half-an-hour long
westbrook 's
of blue , green and brown
ownership and
the film proves unrelentingly grim -- and equally engrossing .
his co-stars
to storytelling
dramatically lackluster
one hour photo may seem disappointing in its generalities , but it 's the little nuances that perhaps had to escape from director mark romanek 's self-conscious scrutiny to happen , that finally get under your skin
bio-drama
you may forget all about the original conflict , just like the movie does
, to some extent ,
once a guarantee of something
a gratingly unfunny groaner littered with zero-dimensional , unlikable characters and hackneyed , threadbare comic setups .
its source 's
a young artist 's
enliven
immensely ambitious ,
, secret ballot is a purposefully reductive movie -- which may be why it 's so successful at lodging itself in the brain .
has layered , well-developed characters and some surprises
studiously inoffensive
heavy-duty
we assume he had a bad run in the market or a costly divorce , because there is no earthly reason other than money why this distinguished actor would stoop so low .
chance to see three splendid actors
tired , unimaginative and derivative
workplace
girl-on-girl action
enhances the personal touch of manual animation
never come up with an adequate reason why we should pay money for what we can get on television for free
holds limited appeal to those who like explosions , sadism and seeing people beat each other to a pulp .
is old-fashioned , occasionally charming and as subtle as boldface
makes for snappy prose but a stumblebum of a movie .
the cinema world 's great visual stylists
some creepy scenes
an anomaly
of dean 's mannerisms and self-indulgence
that that implies
gives an especially poignant portrait of her friendship with the never flagging legal investigator david presson
none of the plot ` surprises ' are really surprising
populated by whiny , pathetic , starving and untalented artistes
are some movies that hit you from the first scene
for finding a new angle on a tireless story
a pretty decent kid-pleasing , tolerable-to-adults lark of a movie
recreational
insomnia is one of the year 's best films and
breathe out of every frame
smokey robinson
adventure and
accurate than anything
less baroque
unknowable
has rewards
the husband , the wife
as a portrait of the artist as an endlessly inquisitive old man
head-trip
why these people mattered
lift the material
c.h.o.
the bride
the preteen boy in mind
seldahl
grainy and
there are a few chuckles , but not a single gag sequence that really scores , and
wild comedy
sane and breathtakingly creative film
's so laddish and juvenile
the best straight-up
his family
scary scenes
one man 's downfall
firth
but no sense of pride or shame
sake half-sleep
sweet , funny
there is no substitute for on-screen chemistry
as a treatise on spirituality as well as a solid sci-fi thriller
make trouble
would go back and choose to skip it
does have a few cute moments
documentaries ever .
all summer
invited to a classy dinner soiree
... hypnotically dull .
forgot
adults , other than the parents
joe dante 's similarly styled gremlins
slow-moving swedish film
it was a dark and stormy night ...
the dullest science fiction
wo n't be an -rrb-
without having much dramatic impact
seems to have cared much about any aspect of it , from its cheesy screenplay to the grayish quality of its lighting to its last-minute , haphazard theatrical release .
enjoyably fast-moving , hard-hitting documentary .
discerned from non-firsthand experience , and
's '
has had a successful career in tv
away
action film
's next
communication
's never
its many out-sized ,
knows how to take time revealing them
they strip down often enough to keep men alert , if not amused
indifference
blade ii is still top-heavy with blazing guns , cheatfully filmed martial arts , disintegrating bloodsucker computer effects and jagged camera moves that serve no other purpose than to call attention to themselves .
filler
the heat
a spontaneity to the chateau , a sense of light-heartedness , that makes it attractive throughout
so it 's not a brilliant piece of filmmaking , but
devoid of anything
of martin
terrifying message
, intelligent eyes
at a window
constructed a film so labyrinthine
you were thinking someone made off with your wallet
a glorified episode
an equally miserable film
colin
clever ways of capturing inner-city life during the reagan years
more of a career curio
a deserved co-winner of the audience award for documentaries at the sundance film festival
director m. night shyamalan
between members of the cultural elite
very interesting
this should keep you reasonably entertained .
the cultural and moral issues involved in the process
deserving of its critical backlash and more
does n't even have potential as a cult film , as it 's too loud to shout insults at the screen
there are no unforgettably stupid stunts or uproariously rude lines of dialogue to remember it by
its humour
with a degree of affection rather than revulsion
boyz
damn unpleasant
is impressive
jackie chan movies are a guilty pleasure - he 's easy to like and always leaves us laughing
in analyze this , not even joe viterelli
the plot of the comeback curlers is n't very interesting actually , but what i like about men with brooms and what is kind of special is how the film knows what 's unique and quirky about canadians .
film that 's flawed and brilliant in equal measure
any after-school special
that nothing can change while physical and psychological barriers keep the sides from speaking even one word to each other
unexplained baboon cameo
and blood-curdling family intensity
holofcener 's film offers just enough insight to keep it from being simpleminded , and the ensemble cast is engaging enough to keep you from shifting in your chair too often .
walled-off but combustible hustler
cheery and tranquil
to remake sleepless in seattle again and again
fatter
it would seem to have any right to be
art-house moviegoer
the english call ` too clever by half
when really what we demand of the director
melting under the heat of phocion 's attentions
personal self-discovery
the underworld urban angst is derivative of martin scorsese 's taxi driver and goodfellas
a little more human being , and a little less product
this is a truly , truly bad movie .
it 's trying to do
easy sanctimony , formulaic thrills and a ham-fisted sermon
what kind of houses
i found myself liking the film , though in this case one man 's treasure could prove to be another man 's garbage .
something to be said for a studio-produced film that never bothers to hand viewers a suitcase full of easy answers
the charm of revolution os is rather the way it introduces you to new , fervently held ideas and fanciful thinkers .
as the music industry
elect
examines general issues of race and justice among the poor ,
focuses on the anguish that can develop when one mulls leaving the familiar to traverse uncharted ground
cinematic stylings
war-movie
grating
kitten britney spears
the capable clayburgh and tambor really do a great job of anchoring the characters in the emotional realities of middle age .
of its mission
dreamlike ecstasy
of many
by some of the filmmakers who have directed him , especially the coen brothers and steven soderbergh
plenty of scenes in frida that do work , but rarely do they involve the title character herself
the road
is anyone else out there getting tired of the whole slo-mo , double-pistoled , ballistic-pyrotechnic hong kong action aesthetic
a respectable but uninspired thriller
a direct-to-void release , heading nowhere .
a wing
a passable romantic comedy , in need of another couple of
is there to give them a good time .
is gory
required to balance all the formulaic equations in the long-winded heist comedy who is cletis tout ?
effect
are woven together skilfully
plain awful
conquer the online world
with far less endearing disabilities
is bogus
of shakespeare 's macbeth
eerie thriller
, bravery , political intrigue , partisans and sabotage
lacks in action
make the movie any less entertaining
astonishing ... -lrb- frames -rrb- profound ethical and philosophical questions in the form of dazzling pop entertainment
gags that rely on the strength of their own cleverness
to blast even the smallest sensitivities from the romance with his clamorous approach
dime-store psychology
the two brothers
woo 's over-the-top instincts as a director
a bracing , unblinking work that serves as a painful elegy and sobering cautionary tale .
with cliche
a tribute to the actress , and to her inventive director
wit and artifice
the stars
ca n't overcome
in this film that allowed it to get made
reducing
only as a very mild rental
wes craven 's
a sequel you can refuse
a glimpse at his life
leys '
any other kind
gripping and
written ,
high romance ,
a long time
new career
whether statham can move beyond the crime-land action genre
does turn out to be a bit of a cheat in the end
'' section
dawns , real dawns , comic relief
my 6-year-old nephew said ,
that , no doubt , pays off what debt miramax felt they owed to benigni
that carry waydowntown
negativity is a rare treat that shows the promise of digital filmmaking .
predictability is the only winner
it 's one of the worst of the entire franchise .
's muy loco , but no more ridiculous than most of the rest of `` dragonfly .
a joint promotion for the national basketball association
substantial depth
, 91-minute trailer
it would have worked so much better dealing in only one reality
the movie has a tougher time balancing its violence with kafka-inspired philosophy
exposes the limitations of his skill and the basic flaws in his vision .
is broken by frequent outbursts of violence and noise
into a complex web
's geared toward an audience full of masters of both
'd want to smash its face in
keeps lifting the pedestal higher
as this bland blank of a man with unimaginable demons
by turns fanciful , grisly and engagingly quixotic .
most purely enjoyable and satisfying evenings
the potential for touched by an angel simplicity
slow , dry ,
too loud
at its worst , the movie is pretty diverting
headed east , far east ,
mistake it
normative narrative
suffers from a philosophical emptiness and maddeningly sedate pacing
horror spoof
of japanese animation
too hard to be emotional
of thousands of vietnamese
the absence of narrative continuity
washington ,
a conscience reason
original nor terribly funny
fax it
there is a certain sense of experimentation and improvisation to this film that may not always work , but it is nevertheless compelling .
the masterful british actor ian holm
wretched movie
proceeds to flop
edge or personality
platinum-blonde hair
heartfelt performances
james bond movie seem as cleverly plotted as the usual suspects
deserve a passing grade -lrb- even on a curve -rrb-
frodo 's quest remains unfulfilled
was
japan 's wildest filmmaker
the film grows as dull as its characters , about whose fate it is hard to care .
is off-putting ,
law enforcement
directed this movie so much as produced it -- like sausage
, unrepentantly trashy take on rice 's second installment of her vampire chronicles .
is the kind of movie that 's critic-proof , simply because it aims so low
auto
` moore is like a progressive bull in a china shop , a provocateur crashing into ideas and special-interest groups as he slaps together his own brand of liberalism . '
is no picnic
one big laugh , three or four mild giggles , and a whole lot of not much else
its courage ,
amusedly , sometimes impatiently
imogen kimmel
's based
it sticks rigidly to the paradigm , rarely permitting its characters more than two obvious dimensions and repeatedly placing them in contrived , well-worn situations .
boiled hollywood argot
drang
of john f. kennedy
is no psychology here , and no real narrative logic -- just a series of carefully choreographed atrocities , which become strangely impersonal and abstract .
, terminally
run away from home , but your ego
`` the tuxedo '' should have been the vehicle for chan that `` the mask '' was for jim carrey .
a leash --
a whole other meaning
the oddest places
which opens today in the new york metropolitan area , so distasteful
inventive cinematic tricks and an ironically killer soundtrack
schaefer 's ... determination to inject farcical raunch
the kind of engaging historical drama that hollywood appears to have given up on in favor of sentimental war movies in the vein of ` we were soldiers
before his next creation
could just skip it
makes a great impression as the writer-director of this little $ 1.8 million charmer , which may not be cutting-edge indie filmmaking but
much colorful eye candy , including the spectacle of gere in his dancing shoes
, but it is n't as quirky as it thinks it is and its comedy is generally mean-spirited
the general absurdity of modern life
plays a college journalist
peopled mainly
the laborious pacing
in ages
foundation
both overstuffed and undernourished ...
a crossover
it wo n't harm anyone ,
the problems of the people in love in the time of money
it 's so bad
treasure
dicaprio 's
keeps being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good
so wildly implausible
britney
, in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out
, you wo n't feel like it 's wasted yours
win any awards
be , by its art and heart ,
is one in which fear and frustration are provoked to intolerable levels
maybe for the last 15 minutes , which are as maudlin as any after-school special you can imagine
takes a simple premise and carries it to unexpected heights
the lack-of-attention span
romance
best and
marking off the `` miami vice '' checklist of power boats , latin music and dog tracks
limbs
manage to squeeze a few laughs out of the material
1958 .
both exude an air of dignity that 's perfect for the proud warrior that still lingers in the souls of these characters .
is essentially empty
it 's sweet
too fancy , not too filling , not too fluffy , but
appear to be caught in a heady whirl of new age-inspired good intentions
unintentionally dull in its lack of poetic frissons
enjoyable feel-good family comedy
almost dozing
teen-sleaze equivalent
it 's geared toward an audience full of masters of both
the good thing -- the only good thing --
shanghai ghetto should be applauded for finding a new angle on a tireless story
lost and desolate
to sense that powerhouse of 19th-century prose behind her childlike smile
different and emotionally reserved
cold , oddly colorful and just plain otherworldly ,
working for chris cooper 's agency boss close
mr. soderbergh 's direction
` praise the lord
maintains a beguiling serenity and poise that make it accessible for a non-narrative feature
let crocodile hunter steve irwin do what he does best
political prisoners
filled
another man 's
's the type of film about growing up that we do n't see often enough these days : realistic , urgent
the rather simplistic filmmaking
useless actioners
deeply pessimistic or
, they never wanted to leave .
to heal after the death of a child
its impressive images of crematorium chimney fires and stacks of dead bodies
the target of something
to draw out the menace of its sparse dialogue
, it misses a major opportunity to be truly revelatory about his psyche .
anything fresh
a reasonably good time with the salton sea
urinates on the plants at his own birthday party
considerably
from a decided lack
bracingly
because you 're sure to get more out of the latter experience
to give a movie a b-12 shot
a simplistic narrative and a pat , fairy-tale conclusion
it 's hardly watchable
ca n't quite distinguish one sci-fi work from another
nostalgia or
comes across as stick figures reading lines from a teleprompter
refreshing
's coherent , well shot , and tartly acted
berry 's saucy ,
this colorful bio-pic
than a stylish exercise in revisionism whose point
of the sensational
imax dimensions
satirical ambivalence
dearly
say , ``
devastated by war , famine and poverty and
insists on the importance of those moments when people can connect and express their love for each other
the anarchist maxim
makes for a touching love story ,
with rose-tinted glasses
ideology
survives
the weight of water comes to resemble the kind of soft-core twaddle you 'd expect to see on showtime 's ` red shoe diaries . '
without giving in to it
it 's been hyped to be because it plays everything too safe
communicate the truth of the world
if it were -- i doubt it
social injustice
misses a major opportunity to be truly revelatory about his psyche .
eileen walsh , an engaging , wide-eyed actress whose teeth are a little too big for her mouth
her petite frame and vulnerable persona emphasising her plight and isolation
into the second half
gentlemen
into such fresh territory
ransom
woo has as much right to make a huge action sequence as any director
father-and-son
despite being noticeably derivative of goodfellas and at least a half dozen other trouble-in-the-ghetto flicks
bledel
` comedy ' scenes
a sign
much of a sense of action
it offers flickering reminders of the ties that bind us .
sleeping dogs
be ` easier '
figure out that this is a mormon family movie , and a sappy , preachy one at that
complexly evil
a pastiche of children 's entertainment , superhero comics , and japanese animation
join
the characters and the film , flaws and all
tearjerker
troubling
drawn toward the light -- the light of the exit sign
her tough , funny , rather chaotic show is n't subversive so much as it is nit-picky about the hypocrisies of our time .
director chris wedge and screenwriters michael berg , michael j. wilson and
and downright intoxicating
some good , organic character work , lots of obvious political insights and
banal , virulently unpleasant excuse
a bad improvisation exercise ,
's a hoot watching the rock chomp on jumbo ants , pull an arrow out of his back , and leap unscathed through raging fire
exercise in sham actor workshops and an affected malaise
while the last metro -rrb- was more melodramatic
looking for a howlingly trashy time
reactionary thriller
perceptions of guilt and innocence
in the 1950s sci-fi movies
authentically vague , but ultimately purposeless
time bombs and
you 've seen him eight stories tall
confront their problems openly
-lrb- the story -rrb-
record the events for posterity
that fit it
go out of his way to turn the legendary wit 's classic mistaken identity farce into brutally labored and unfunny hokum
a pandora 's
that are n't so substantial or fresh
the lady
watching shaw , a british stage icon , melting under the heat of phocion 's attentions
quasi-shakespearean portrait
a little american pie-like irreverence
plot blips
quietly moving
a rehash
a stiflingly unfunny and unoriginal mess
dark and disturbing , yet compelling to watch
such a buoyant , expressive flow of images
render
regardless of
exceptionally dreary and overwrought
groen
it may scream low budget , but this charmer has a spirit that can not be denied .
imagine -lrb- if possible -rrb- a pasolini film without passion or politics , or an almodovar movie without beauty or humor , and
outrageously creative action
ca n't help but get caught up in the thrill of the company 's astonishing growth
kool-aid
marketing department
light and sugary that were it a macy 's thanksgiving day parade balloon
the chocolate factory
looks like an episode of the tv show blind date , only less technically proficient and without the pop-up comments
your nose
a loud , brash and mainly unfunny high school comedy
ultimately pointless
especially
is what you think you see
, we do n't feel much for damon\/bourne or his predicament
distracting special effects and visual party tricks
in fact toback himself used it in black and white
` santa clause 2 ' is wondrously creative .
hopeful and , perhaps paradoxically , illuminated
mandel holland 's direction is uninspired , and his scripting unsurprising , but the performances by phifer and black are ultimately winning .
told what actually happened as if it were the third ending of clue
exchange for a darker unnerving role
it takes an abrupt turn into glucose sentimentality and laughable contrivance
the destruction
its simplicity puts an exclamation point on the fact that this is n't something to be taken seriously , but it also wrecks any chance of the movie rising above similar fare .
please people
shunji iwai 's all about lily chou chou
credible
west coast rap wars
narrated by martin landau and directed with sensitivity and skill by dana janklowicz-mann
that it defeats his larger purpose
leading
one strike
wazoo
shackles
exactly what its title implies : lusty , boisterous and utterly charming
all that he 's witnessed
take pleasure in this crazed
over 100
a series of tales told with the intricate preciseness of the best short story writing .
are believable as people -- flawed , assured of the wrong things , and scared to admit how much they may really need the company of others
walsh 's
feel familiar and foreign at the same time
been given the drive of a narrative
story , character and comedy bits
maggie smith
mystical tenderness becomes narrative expedience
, redundant , sloppy
is that it counts heart as important as humor
full frontal , which opens today nationwide , could almost be classified as a movie-industry satire ,
way-cool
as each of them searches for their place in the world
john burke
a stab at soccer hooliganism , a double-barreled rip-off of quentin tarantino 's climactic shootout
feisty
predictable as the outcome of a globetrotters-generals game
a feature film that is wickedly fun to watch
the very things
blow it
profession
peter jackson and company once again dazzle and delight us ,
guy gets girl , guy loses girl , audience falls asleep
on and off
let your hair down
a b-movie you can sit through , enjoy on a certain level and then forget .
the nicest thing
through 300 hundred years of russian cultural identity and a stunning technical achievement
answered yes ,
in explaining the music and its roots
creeps you out in high style
slathered on top
squeeze by on angelina jolie 's surprising flair for self-deprecating comedy
the best sports movie i 've ever seen
trumpet blast that there may be a new mexican cinema a-bornin ' . '
soiree
has its moments -- and almost as many subplots
blends
humor and poignancy
magnificent directorial career
a woozy quality
accomplished actress
here is nothing but a convenient conveyor belt of brooding personalities that parade about as if they were coming back from stock character camp -- a drowsy drama infatuated by its own pretentious self-examination .
comes to terms with his picture-perfect life
heartbreakingly drably
8 crazy nights comes close to hitting a comedic or satirical target
wildly
polite
movie-industry
young hanks and fisk ,
acute writing and a host of splendid performances
get inside of them
an obvious rapport with her actors and
an impossible spot because his character 's deceptions ultimately undo him and the believability of the entire scenario
's more enjoyable than i expected ,
mystical
is a battle of witlessness between a not-so-bright mother and daughter and an even less capable trio of criminals
underdog movie
contained family conflict
show these characters in the act and
into a mundane soap opera
nice girl-buddy movie
the film 's creepy , scary effectiveness
leonard
is a blunt indictment , part of a perhaps surreal campaign to bring kissinger to trial for crimes against humanity
not a
of bullock bubble and hugh goo
home alabama ''
that kind of impact on me these days
he adapted elfriede jelinek 's novel -rrb-
director roger kumble seems to have dumped a whole lot of plot in favor of ... outrageous gags .
made-for-home-video quickie
raison d'etre
whenever you think you 've seen the end of the movie , we cut to a new scene , which also appears to be the end .
surfer girl entry
estranged
new zealand
than you 'd expect from the guy-in-a-dress genre
right out of you
roiling black-and-white inspires trembling and gratitude .
thrill-kill cat-and-mouser
a dog
as an important , original talent in international cinema
trying figure out
graphic violence
why it fails
your neighbor 's dog
would make watching such a graphic treatment of the crimes bearable
can be when he is not more lucratively engaged in the shameless self-caricature of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb- and ` analyze that , ' promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year
is making a statement about the inability of dreams and aspirations to carry forward into the next generation .
is wry and engrossing
, it contains almost enough chuckles for a three-minute sketch , and no more .
for its excellent storytelling , its economical
this is a children 's film in the truest sense .
a journey that is as difficult for the audience to take as it is for the protagonist -- yet it 's potentially just as rewarding .
because it has a bigger-name cast , it gets a full theatrical release
mourning
written as assembled , frankenstein-like , out of other , marginally better shoot-em-ups
by its lead actors
is enough to save oleander 's uninspired story
seeks to transcend its genre with a curiously stylized , quasi-shakespearean portrait of pure misogynist evil .
is dark , brooding and slow , and takes its central idea way too seriously
the pace of the film is very slow -lrb- for obvious reasons -rrb-
the slapstick is labored , and the bigger setpieces flat .
a haunting tale of murder and mayhem .
cause his audience an epiphany
very real
that is n't trying simply to out-shock , out-outrage or out-depress its potential audience
your emotions
, it 's not very interesting .
mana
dunno
bore .
resonate
while centered on the life experiences of a particular theatrical family
tacks on three or four more endings
good , achingly human
chemically
how western foreign policy - however well intentioned - can wreak havoc in other cultures
psychopathic pulp
smacks of revelation
to be a new yorker -- or , really , to be a human being -- in the weeks after 9\/11
are small and easily overshadowed by its predictability
, safe conduct is so rich with period minutiae it 's like dying and going to celluloid heaven .
tov to a film about a family 's joyous life acting on the yiddish stage
campaign-trail
, lawrence unleashes his trademark misogyny -- er , comedy -- like a human volcano or an overflowing septic tank ,
i have returned from the beyond to warn you : this movie is 90 minutes long , and life is too short .
serious movie
of everyday sex-in-the-city misadventures
their losses
horns and halos
stuff yuen
a heartfelt appeal for the handicapped than a nice belgian waffle
might as well have come from a xerox machine rather than -lrb- writer-director -rrb- franc .
the comedian
a movie that will wear you out and make you misty even when you do n't want to be .
has produced in recent memory , even if it 's far tamer than advertised
what more can be expected from a college comedy that 's target audience has n't graduated from junior high school ?
sucked up all
about everything
comes across as lame and sophomoric
searching for a quarter in a giant pile of elephant feces ...
roots
is a movie that is what it is : a pleasant distraction , a friday night diversion , an excuse to eat popcorn
borg queen alice krige 's cape
early on
hugely entertaining from start to finish , featuring a fall from grace that still leaves shockwaves
there are moments of real pleasure to be found in sara sugarman 's whimsical comedy very annie-mary but not enough to sustain the film .
cribbed from lang 's metropolis , welles ' kane , and eisenstein 's potemkin
proves himself a deft pace master and stylist
and not necessarily for kids
the opening strains of the average white band 's `` pick up the pieces ''
both inspiring and pure joy
from the exoticism of its seas of sand to the fierce grandeur of its sweeping battle scenes
've long associated with washington
mental gullets
pull off the heavy stuff
to give pinochet 's crimes a political context
has the scope and shape of an especially well-executed television movie
in a film that is , overall , far too staid for its subject matter
its base concept
jacqueline bisset
pop entertainment
of impossible disappearing\/reappearing acts
what with the incessant lounge music playing in the film 's background , you may mistake love liza for an adam sandler chanukah song .
a limb
that goes into becoming a world-class fencer
rubber-face routine
brings together
is funny and pithy , while illuminating an era of theatrical comedy that , while past ,
make up for an unfocused screenplay
a bit exploitative but also nicely done
queasy infatuation and overall strangeness
powers
fear dot com is more frustrating than a modem that disconnects every 10 seconds .
the script has less spice than a rat burger
tv documentary
like a very goofy museum exhibit
this may be the first cartoon ever to look as if it were being shown on the projection television screen of a sports bar .
is an in-your-face family drama and black comedy that is filled with raw emotions conveying despair and love
with animals
to drink
can not be revived .
pitched
can usually be traced back to the little things
, it is more likely to induce sleep than fright .
superficial characters
does n't mean you wo n't like looking at it
burning , blasting , stabbing
given fair warning
make you reach for the tissues
in spite of featuring a script credited to no fewer than five writers , apparently nobody here bothered to check it twice .
with an obvious rapport with her actors and a striking style behind the camera
frustrating patchwork
of the few
augmented boobs ,
departs from the 4w formula
iris '' or
what 's really sad is to see two academy award winning actresses -lrb- and one academy award winning actor -rrb- succumb to appearing in this junk that 's tv sitcom material at best .
auschwitz
the always hilarious meara
small and
his finger
guarded
too often
a sweet , honest , and enjoyable comedy-drama about a young woman who wants many things in life , but fears she 'll become her mother before she gets to fulfill her dreams
pathos
, i 'll admit it , my only complaint is that we did n't get more re-creations of all those famous moments from the show .
maintain its initial momentum
cross-section
ever-watchful
a thirteen-year-old 's book report
much longer
bitter pill
deserves ,
iconoclastic uses
three hour running time
is pushed into the margins by predictable plotting and tiresome histrionics
in his debut as a director , washington has a sure hand .
taken from a distance to hide the liberal use of a body double
what on earth is going on
blair witch video-cam footage
is at 22 a powerful young actor .
with flawless amounts of acting , direction , story and pace
an important , original talent
that shows the promise of digital filmmaking
diane lane 's
schaeffer 's film never settles into the light-footed enchantment the material needs , and
neither a rousing success nor a blinding embarrassment .
tense with suspense
you need
goes for a plot twist instead of trusting the material
in this chiaroscuro of madness and light
unfurls
at one point in this movie
as both continue to negotiate their imperfect , love-hate relationship
satisfies with its moving story
squashed
is more a case of ` sacre bleu
is n't much better
the first tunisian film i
deeper intimate
an excellent 90-minute film
is funny enough to justify the embarrassment of bringing a barf bag to the moviehouse .
's just grating
been born to make
is so warm and fuzzy you might be able to forgive its mean-spirited second half
in vain
real audience-pleaser
bait-and-switch
barry sonnenfeld
all portent
` it 's never too late to believe in your dreams . '
very nearly
all the bouncing
the fantastic and
in their cheap , b movie way , they succeed
the banger sisters
absurd
a 20-car pileup
international terrorism
its love of life and beauty
individual moments
blasting
cutoffs
report
the movie 's ultimate point -- that everyone should be themselves -- is trite
makes all the difference
retooled genre piece
best dramatic performance to date -lrb- is -rrb- almost enough
miss interview with the assassin
anguish and ache
, conjures a lynch-like vision of the rotting underbelly of middle america .
guns , violence ,
the term epic cinema
julie davis
is not really a film as much as it is a loose collection of not-so-funny gags , scattered moments of lazy humor
an impacting film
is never dull .
at 90 minutes this movie is short , but
leave your date
sarah 's dedication to finding her husband seems more psychotic than romantic , and
too bleak ,
clunky tv-movie
lectured to by tech-geeks
a cheap thriller , a dumb comedy or a sappy
a delightful comedy
keep it up
whether you 're into rap or
for this sort of thing to work , we need agile performers ,
actually finding the characters in slackers or their antics amusing , let alone funny
cold , grey , antiseptic and emotionally desiccated
at the backstage angst of the stand-up comic
has a wooden delivery and
be shaking your head all the way to the credits
a degree of affection rather than revulsion
bits and pieces of midnight run and 48 hours
macaroni and
does not quite
wanted to say ,
crucial third act miscalculation
sitting still
cannibal
a deeper realization
seriously bad film
trashy time
of the year 's most intriguing movie experiences
chilling and fascinating as philippe mora 's modern hitler-study
's also nice to see a movie with its heart so thoroughly , unabashedly on its sleeve
one of the rarest kinds of films : a family-oriented non-disney film that is actually funny without hitting below the belt
the players it brings to the fore for the gifted but no-nonsense human beings they are and for the still-inestimable contribution they have made to our shared history
massoud 's story is an epic , but also a tragedy , the record of a tenacious , humane fighter who was also the prisoner -lrb- and ultimately the victim -rrb- of history .
, passion , and genius
clearly mythic
the first frame to the last
are ultimately winning
five blind , crippled , amish people alive in this situation
, it must be said that he is an imaginative filmmaker who can see the forest for the trees .
proves once again that a man in drag is not in and of himself funny
decade
the characters in swimfan
will suck up to this project
somewhere inside the mess that is world traveler
has a great cast and a great idea
is intricately constructed
final day
a grumble
instead of building to a laugh riot we are left with a handful of disparate funny moments of no real consequence .
to raise some serious issues about iran 's electoral process
the film has a laundry list of minor shortcomings , but the numerous scenes of gory mayhem are worth the price of admission ... if `` gory mayhem '' is your idea of a good time
most anti-human big studio
place and personal identity
please its intended audience -- children --
have a driver 's license
more than simply a portrait
journalistically
has transformed the rhetoric of hollywood melodrama into something provocative , rich , and strange
in the audience
... enthusiastically invokes the percussion rhythm , the brass soul and the sense of fierce competition that helps make great marching bands half the fun of college football games .
of growing up
urge to destroy is also a creative urge
working today
the little nuances that perhaps had to escape from director mark romanek 's self-conscious scrutiny to happen
narrative discipline
whining
it will warm your heart
their bodies
it may just scare the pants off you .
artistic and muted , almost
perception , conviction
of the spaceship on the launching pad
1999 -rrb-
lilo & stitch had in
for all its problems ... the lady and the duke surprisingly manages never to grow boring ... which proves that rohmer still has a sense of his audience .
beautifully detailed performances by all of the actors
the plight of american indians in modern america
in vietnam
palestinian side
santa clause 2 's
irresistibly
collage
has neither the charisma nor the natural affability that has made tucker a star .
children 's entertainment , superhero comics ,
atlantic
plympton 's shorts
is standard crime drama fare ... instantly forgettable and thoroughly dull .
not-so-funny
de niro performance
of his sounds and images
children 's television
filmmaker stacy peralta has a flashy editing style that does n't always jell with sean penn 's monotone narration , but he respects the material without sentimentalizing it
what elevates the movie above the run-of-the-mill singles blender is its surreal sense of humor and technological finish .
rider
to whom
made a point or two regarding life
rowdy teenagers
inspire a trip to the video store --
a film with an idea buried somewhere inside its fabric , but never clearly seen or felt
of college football games
-lrb- like , say , treasure planet -rrb-
8 movies ago
sendak
the war between art and commerce
examines
of mama
snapshot
contains a few big laughs but many more that graze the funny bone or miss it altogether , in part because the consciously dumbed-down approach wears thin
quality and
any attempts
has all but
tries to help a jewish friend
prevent itself
baaaaaaaaad movie
's an excellent 90-minute film
writer\/directors
the previous movies
, what happened ?
comes off winningly , even though it 's never as solid as you want it to be
in modern alienation
mentioned
serviceable at best , slightly less than serviceable at worst .
aims for poetry and ends up sounding like satire
highly amused by the idea that we have come to a point in society
rare in the depiction of young women in film
scorsese 's mean streets redone by someone who ignored it in favor of old ` juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks with titles like leather warriors and switchblade sexpot
from robert rodriguez
the digital effects
given audiences
answered yes , by all means
splash without the jokes
moves his setting to the past ,
campy
working so hard at leading lives of sexy intrigue
bottom-of-the-bill
is little else to recommend `` never again . ''
, even the bull gets recycled .
the queen
the context
a truly annoying pitch
a farrelly brothers-style , down-and-dirty laugher
in a better movie , you might not have noticed .
reach for a barf bag
nearly two
re-invents himself
the picture seems uncertain whether it wants to be an acidic all-male all about eve or a lush , swooning melodrama in the intermezzo strain .
dabbles all around , never gaining much momentum
is blazingly alive and admirable on many levels .
intriguing
it is to win over the two-drink-minimum crowd
opened it up for all of us
, i 'll buy the soundtrack .
heavy-handed symbolism
ryan gosling is , in a word , brilliant as the conflicted daniel .
hard work
offers an aids subtext , skims over the realities of gay sex , and presents yet another tired old vision of the gay community as an all-inclusive world where uptight , middle class bores like antonia can feel good about themselves .
such a furiously funny pace
steamy
have tactfully
all the sibling rivalry and
gay '70s
real-life persona
of its characters , its protagonist , or of us
was so endlessly , grotesquely ,
of cops in copmovieland , these two
meandering sketch inspired by the works of john waters and todd solondz , rather than a fully developed story
's robert duvall
not engaging
with one hollywood cliche
to its freewheeling trash-cinema roots
scorsese 's bold images and
with an eye on preserving a sense of mystery
sentiment or sharp , overmanipulative hollywood practices
human condition
it does take 3 hours to get through
so hard at leading lives of sexy intrigue
in the film 's thick shadows
jeffrey tambor 's performance as the intelligent jazz-playing exterminator
a phenomenal band
handsome but
every top-notch british actor
pulls the rug out
ladles on the local flavour with a hugely enjoyable film about changing times , clashing cultures and the pleasures of a well-made pizza .
breach gaps in their relationships
polished and vastly entertaining caper
bringing
action - mechanical .
a compelling pre-wwii drama with vivid characters and a warm , moving message
boy 's
bursting through the constraints of its source
of drag queen , bearded lady and lactating hippie
from an animated-movie screenwriting textbook
the circumstantial situation
succeed in its quest to be taken seriously
how many times
is significantly less charming than listening to a four-year-old with a taste for exaggeration recount his halloween trip to the haunted house .
sit in neutral
a rude black comedy
in the same old story
of this or any recent holiday season
usually dread encountering the most
guy ritchie 's lock
more layers
an allegory concerning the chronically mixed signals african american professionals get about overachieving could be intriguing ,
stamina and vitality
saps
the story it sets out to tell
most plain
in a heartwarming , nonjudgmental kind of way --
revenge-of-the-nerds
a mentally challenged woman
a disoriented but occasionally disarming saga
by confining color to liyan 's backyard
brings the proper conviction
human experience -- drama , conflict , tears and surprise -- that it transcends the normal divisions between fiction and nonfiction film
accomplishes
damaged-goods people whose orbits will inevitably
about the startling transformation of a tradition-bound widow who is drawn into the exotic world of belly dancing
colorful , joyous celebration
get the same love story and parable
in irish history
grating , mannered onscreen presence
poetic force and buoyant feeling
it was particularly funny
be numbing
desire to be liked sometimes
am baffled by jason x.
the filmmakers ' calculations
akin to a reader 's digest condensed version of the source material
-lrb- and exotic dancing
anything more than a visit to mcdonald 's , let alone
lean spinoff of last summer 's bloated effects fest the mummy returns .
hourlong cricket match
an exploration
with real world events
a compelling story of musical passion against governmental odds
the places , and the people
a couple of hours
pray does n't have a passion for the material .
thievery
to make a hip comedy
especially williams , an american actress who becomes fully english
its leaden acting , dull exposition and
an undeniably moving film to experience , and ultimately that 's what makes it worth a recommendation
surprisingly funny movie
a meditation
shapeless
from drawings and photographs
more spirit and bite than your average formulaic romantic quadrangle
seater
the last time i saw an audience laugh so much during a movie
hollywood action film
huppert 's show to steal and she makes a meal of it , channeling kathy baker 's creepy turn as the repressed mother on boston public just as much as 8 women 's augustine
undone by howard 's self-conscious attempts to find a ` literary ' filmmaking style to match his subject
engaging , imaginative filmmaking
an mtv , sugar hysteria , and
most damning
enjoyed as a daytime soaper
of a raindrop
so devoid
are included
to avoid the fate that has befallen every other carmen before her
cremaster
increasingly pervasive
the reefs
criminal conspiracies and true romances move so easily across racial and cultural lines in the film that it makes my big fat greek wedding look like an apartheid drama .
are sprinkled everywhere
sense and
minus traditional gender roles
learns
can only remind us of brilliant crime dramas without becoming one itself .
the value and respect for the term epic cinema
the only thing to fear about `` fear dot com '' is hitting your head on the theater seat in front of you when you doze off thirty minutes into the film .
be the only bit of glee
irwins '
the work of a dilettante
in many ways the perfect festival film : a calm , self-assured portrait of small town regret , love , duty and friendship that appeals to the storytelling instincts of a slightly more literate filmgoing audience
than i had expected
history in perspective
almost in spite of itself
same-sex
you do n't try to look too deep into the story
to heroes the way julia roberts hands out awards -- with phony humility barely camouflaging grotesque narcissism
savoca
inspire anything more than a visit to mcdonald 's , let alone some savvy street activism
austerity and forcefulness
the often literal riffs of early zucker brothers\/abrahams films
while dutifully pulling on heartstrings
in this forgettable effort
the culmination
much of the plot
see the darker side of what 's going on with young tv actors -lrb- dawson leery did what ?!? -rrb- ,
is a double portrait of two young women whose lives were as claustrophic , suffocating and chilly as the attics to which they were inevitably consigned
wit or charm
an ancient librarian whacking a certain part of a man 's body
perfectly acceptable ,
knockoff .
does so many of the little things right
a ruse
huston 's revelatory performance
is a horrible movie --
non-exploitive approach
ambitiously naturalistic
tim mccann 's revolution no. 9
or cinema seats -rrb-
i 'm not generally a fan of vegetables but
according to the script
grating , mannered
of ripe
the brink of womanhood
chabrol 's
cross swords with the best of them and helm a more traditionally plotted popcorn thriller while surrendering little of his intellectual rigor or creative composure
espite
amusing juxtapositions
slam-bang superheroics
turn this fairly parochial melodrama into something really rather special
hear the full story of jonah 's despair -- in all its agonizing , catch-22 glory --
the perfect starting point for a national conversation about guns , violence , and fear
the pace of the film is very slow -lrb- for obvious reasons -rrb- and that too becomes off-putting
that 's too clever for its own good
so sloppily written
message
warm and well-told
that someone understands the need for the bad boy
a historic legal battle
spinning as best he can
alexander payne 's ode to the everyman
cobbled together onscreen
truly awful and heartbreaking subject matter , but one whose lessons are well worth revisiting as many times as possible
controlling
has fashioned an absorbing look at provincial bourgeois french society .
may put off insiders and outsiders alike
1 drips
cast and surehanded direction
soccer import
the face that 's simultaneously painful and refreshing
creepy scenes
ben bratt
who suffers through this film
do n't know why steven seagal is considered a star , nor why he keeps being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good or make any money
all guys got a taste of what it 's like on the other side of the bra
publicity department
tragic undertones
sixth sense
admire it
is definitely a director to watch
a single iota
ararat is fiercely intelligent and uncommonly ambitious .
fulfills the minimum requirement of disney animation
should jolt you out of your seat a couple of times , give you a few laughs , and leave you feeling like it was worth your seven bucks , even though it does turn out to be a bit of a cheat in the end
he creates
but his showboating wise-cracker stock persona sure is getting old .
had released the outtakes theatrically and used the film as a bonus feature on the dvd
lavish
it -rrb-
into taking it all as very important
another day is as stimulating & heart-rate-raising as any james bond thriller
in the second half
stylistic austerity and forcefulness
things instead of showing them
in venice\/venice
the slow parade of human frailty fascinates you
, overlong soap
about long-lived friendships and the ways in which we all lose track of ourselves by trying
adds enough flourishes and freak-outs to make it entertaining
the scariest
one of french cinema 's master craftsmen
somehow makes it all the more compelling .
's far too tragic
of health with boundless energy
sit through it again
a thoroughly enjoyable , heartfelt coming-of-age comedy .
in a surfeit of characters
niro and
feel like you were n't invited to the party
the stars may be college kids , but the subject matter is as adult as you can get : the temptations of the flesh are unleashed by a slightly crazed , overtly determined young woman and a one-night swim turns into an ocean of trouble
sentimentalized
delivers on the promise of excitement
a prince of a fellow
plant smile-button faces
blade runner ,
its most delightful moments come when various characters express their quirky inner selves
anything quite
can cross swords with the best of them and helm a more traditionally plotted popcorn thriller while surrendering little of his intellectual rigor or creative composure
thoughtful dialogue elbowed aside by one-liners
filmed partly in canada
for something new
is nonjudgmental , and makes clear that a prostitute can be as lonely and needy as any of the clients
of revolution os
art-house crowd
hatfield and hicks
'll keep you wide awake and ... very tense .
the visuals , even erotically frank ones
introspective
a film less
the dv revolution
of the most interesting writer\/directors
it 's smooth and professional
of gigantic proportions
the two leads
to win viewers ' hearts
a historically significant , and personal , episode
churns
will play the dark , challenging tune taught by the piano teacher .
intimate and
to avoid
keeps it fast
, through it all , human
it will make you think twice about what might be going on inside each trailer park you drive past -- even if it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster .
uses the last act to reel in the audience since its poignancy hooks us completely
one of the best
found the perfect material
a characteristically engorged and sloppy coming-of-age movie
swooping aerial shots
gives the neighborhood --
to restore -lrb- harmon -rrb- to prominence , despite some creepy scenes that evoke childish night terrors , and a praiseworthy attempt to generate suspense rather than gross out the audience .
know that ten bucks you 'd spend on a ticket
music of the men
a mischievous visual style and oodles of charm make ` cherish ' a very good -lrb- but not great -rrb- movie .
shockingly bad and
nice little story
little cleavage
why we should pay money for what we can get on television for free
little farm melodrama .
of sanity
, period-perfect biopic hammers
the hard-to-predict and absolutely essential chemistry between the down-to-earth bullock and the nonchalant grant proves to be sensational , and everything meshes in this elegant entertainment
haynes makes us see familiar issues , like racism and homophobia , in a fresh way .
as a hybrid teen thriller and murder mystery , murder by numbers fits the profile too closely .
, love and power
... a cinematic disaster so inadvertently sidesplitting it 's worth the price of admission for the ridicule factor alone .
jungle
-lrb- spears ' -rrb-
sooooo
the springboard
that serve no other purpose than to call attention to themselves
more geeked when i heard that apollo 13 was going to be released in imax format
an old-fashioned scary movie
pass off as acceptable teen entertainment
are your cup of blood
a shakespearean tragedy or
he 's just a sad aristocrat in tattered finery , and the film seems as deflated as he does
it 's a smartly directed , grown-up film of ideas .
is not that it 's all derivative , because plenty of funny movies recycle old tropes .
young adult life
your abc
wake up in the morning
is , in a word , brilliant
denzel washington 's fine performance in the title role
deserve more from a vampire pic than a few shrieky special effects
craziness
patronizing a bar
that , in itself , is extraordinary .
its comedy is generally mean-spirited
in the year 2455
gone in for pastel landscapes
develops into a gut-wrenching examination of the way cultural differences and emotional expectations collide
staggeringly dreadful romance .
wacky and inspired
director claude chabrol has become the master of innuendo .
extravaganzas
as one of the year 's most intriguing movie experiences
, savvy , compelling
an interesting story of pointed personalities , courage , tragedy and the little guys vs. the big guys
and flat-out farce
refuses to give us real situations and characters
numbered 52 different versions
to be a hip-hop fan to appreciate scratch
does
non-stop
yellow asphalt is an uncompromising film .
the movie 's progression
michael jackson 's nose
you 've got a place in your heart for smokey robinson
holland lets things peter out midway , but it 's notably better acted -- and far less crass - than some other recent efforts in the burgeoning genre of films about black urban professionals
's a visual rorschach test
can argue that the debate it joins is a necessary and timely one
supernatural trappings
's a drawling , slobbering , lovable run-on sentence of a film , a southern gothic with the emotional arc of its raw blues soundtrack
, sickening , sidesplitting
the market or a costly divorce
the forefront of china 's sixth generation of film makers
low-tech magic realism and , at times , ploddingly sociological commentary
mindless without being the peak of all things insipid
skip the film and buy the philip glass soundtrack cd .
the next animal house
so special
made by the smartest kids in class
immensely ambitious
simpsons ''
of quentin tarantino 's climactic shootout
have kids borrow some
extant stardom
into nonethnic markets
the viewer is left puzzled by the mechanics of the delivery
homage pokepie hat , but as a character he 's dry ,
it 's got all the familiar bruckheimer elements
little wit and no surprises
a movie theater
made by and for those folks who collect the serial killer cards and are fascinated by the mere suggestion of serial killers
movie splitting up in pretty much the same way
indian american cinema
decadent
... standard guns versus martial arts cliche with little new added .
the extravagant confidence of the exiled aristocracy
damage
like a great missed opportunity
concubine love triangle
with tension
have chosen a fascinating subject matter
that kidman has become one of our best actors
indelible
living under a rock
quickly enters the pantheon of wreckage that includes battlefield earth and showgirls
lucky break is perfectly inoffensive and harmless , but
happy times
low-key , organic way
is entirely appealing as pumpkin
to little more than a screenful of gamesmanship that 's low on both suspense and payoff
of filmmaking
far more energy
a generic family comedy
smith , he 's not making fun of these people , he 's not laughing at them
her co-writer
of an after-school tv special
in ways that elude the more nationally settled
a lovely and beautifully
give a thought
of uncoordinated vectors
be too crazy with his great-grandson 's movie splitting up in pretty much the same way
originality in ` life ' to distance it from the pack of paint-by-number romantic comedies
histrionic muse
a surprisingly ` solid ' achievement by director
every low-budget movie
's tough to be startled when you 're almost dozing
all-inclusive world
almost saccharine
griffiths ' warm and winning central performance
a lovingly rendered coffee table book
pulls no punches
the tinsel industry
outstanding as director
the impossibly long limbs and sweetly conspiratorial smile
have dramatized the alan warner novel , which itself felt like an answer to irvine welsh 's book trainspotting
overrun modern-day comedies
much of a movie
it looks much more like a cartoon in the end than the simpsons ever has .
mushy
i am highly amused by the idea that we have come to a point in society where it has been deemed important enough to make a film in which someone has to be hired to portray richard dawson .
on providing deep emotional motivation for each and every one of abagnale 's antics
tranquil
what a stiflingly unfunny and unoriginal mess this
multilayered
so
late-summer surfer girl entry
the most multilayered and sympathetic female characters of the year
a choke leash
univac-like
if only it were that grand a failure
the idea of making kahlo 's art a living , breathing part of the movie , often catapulting the artist into her own work
a good guy
haul
in a hollywood film
warmest
in the middle of chicago 's south side
is the vertical limit of surfing movies - memorable stunts with lots of downtime in between
ca n't go wrong .
i like about men with brooms and what is kind of special
whole damned thing
all the dolorous trim
of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb-
outtakes in which most of the characters forget their lines
wonderful thing
, banal dialogue
its subject matter in a tasteful , intelligent manner
outre
want to live their lives
almost every single facet of production
heartening
brutally labored and unfunny hokum
attempts to be grandiloquent , but
the , yes , snail-like pacing
its timid parsing
being snared in its own tangled plot
a fascinating , bombshell documentary
every member
nervy and
pure venality --
authentically
his usual modus operandi
due to its rapid-fire delivery
is a non-stop funny feast of warmth , colour and cringe
presenting
always entertaining
's a certain robustness to this engaging mix of love and bloodletting .
the most original american productions
of the ` are we a sick society
nijinsky
a consideration
about scares
from various sources
put on a show
bravura performance
hinges
as his life drew to a close
hollow
you 're really renting this you 're not interested in discretion in your entertainment choices
pretends to expose the life of male hustlers
the movie equivalent
it 's an entertaining movie , and
the auteur 's professional injuries
by an unprecedented tragedy
have become a spielberg trademark
-lrb- dong -rrb- makes a valiant effort to understand everyone 's point of view , and he does such a good job of it that family fundamentals gets you riled up
a whip-crack
's likely that whatever you thought of the first production -- pro or con -- you 'll likely think of this one
tapping away ' on this screenplay
its empty head
, the movie is better than you might think .
murphy with robert de niro for the tv-cops comedy showtime
answer to an air ball .
a prayer
a video director
into how long is this movie ?
life and
splitting up
with the current americanized adaptation
expresses our most basic emotions
its parts in today 's hollywood
sweeping , dramatic
god help us , but
despite the gravity of its subject matter
saw the grosses for spy kids
into this somewhat tired premise
see how many times they can work the words `` radical '' or `` suck '' into a sentence
's all-powerful , a voice for a pop-cyber culture that feeds on her bjorkness .
wewannour money back ,
toss logic and science into what is essentially a `` dungeons and dragons '' fantasy with modern military weaponry
like you 've actually spent time living in another community
the bottom line , at least in my opinion
then again
body humour and reinforcement
earnest and well-meaning , and so stocked with talent
inquiry
than that the screenplay demands it
too fancy
picpus
simple and innocent
, his little changes ring hollow
would come in handy
so often end up on cinema screens
a plotline that 's as lumpy as two-day old porridge ... the filmmakers ' paws , sad to say , were all over this `` un-bear-able '' project
back with the astonishing revelation
by his lack of faith in his audience
sociopath
a charming and funny story
a genre that has been overexposed , redolent of a thousand cliches , and yet remains uniquely itself
the komediant is a tale worth catching .
eccentricities that are attached to the concept of loss
terry gilliam 's
charming , if overly complicated
now ,
borrows a bit from the classics `` wait until dark '' and `` extremities '' ... but in terms of its style , the movie is in a class by itself .
not exaggerated enough to be a parody of gross-out flicks , college flicks , or even flicks in general
despite the opulent lushness of every scene , the characters never seem to match the power of their surroundings .
will probably be of interest primarily to its target audience
the obvious game
still to believe that anyone in his right mind would want to see the it
you do n't laugh
of the worst sin of attributable to a movie like this
silliness
2,500
enjoyed the movie in a superficial way , while never sure what its purpose was .
while the humor is recognizably plympton , he has actually bothered to construct a real story this time .
frailty is blood-curdling stuff .
more of a poetic than a strict reality , creating an intriguing species of artifice that gives the lady and the duke something of a theatrical air
by the time it 's done with us , mira nair 's new movie has its audience giddy with the delight of discovery , of having been immersed in a foreign culture only to find that human nature is pretty much the same all over .
the fun-loving libertine
sometimes referred to as die hard on a boat .
with a game supporting cast
burn the negative and the script and
nothing overly original ,
joys
behan 's
mankind
an enjoyable comedy
terminally bland , painfully slow
it 's drab .
there 's an epic here , but
disturbing disregard
impossible to shake
to resuscitate the fun-loving libertine lost somewhere inside the conservative , handbag-clutching sarandon
final part
play a handsome blank yearning to find himself
greta , and paula
nonsensical and
waydowntown acknowledges the silent screams of workaday inertia but stops short of indulging its characters ' striving solipsism .
insanely violent
once again
could this be the first major studio production shot on video tape instead of film
contemplates a heartland so overwhelmed by its lack of purpose that it seeks excitement in manufactured high drama
barf
is greatness
among a culture of people who sadly are at hostile odds with one another through recklessness and retaliation
check it
hollywood cliche
pump life
's also nice to see a movie with its heart
deserved better
caught up in the rush of slapstick thoroughfare
seeing ` analyze that
leaving the screening
has not a trace of humanity or empathy
as a potentially incredibly twisting mystery
an uncomfortable experience
a puppy dog so desperate for attention it nearly breaks its little neck trying to perform entertaining tricks .
prefer
are consistently delightful
its namesake proud
into the meaning and consolation in afterlife communications
at the time
outbursts
know the meaning of the word ` quit
varying
victorious
conceal that there 's nothing resembling a spine here
little more than a well-mounted history lesson .
's lost the politics and the social observation and become just another situation romance about a couple of saps stuck in an inarticulate screenplay .
cut to a new scene , which also appears to be the end
my great pleasure
the god of second chances '
family tearjerker
scenario that will give most parents pause ... then , something terrible happens
did n't find much fascination in the swinging .
that annoying specimen of humanity
that
below expectations
meandering , loud , painful , obnoxious
it 's one long bore .
a comically dismal social realism
blasphemous
the last 15 years
survived .
also has humor and heart and very talented young actors
of bite
current teen movie concern
a film that 's destined to win a wide summer audience through word-of-mouth reviews and , not far down the line , to find a place among the studio 's animated classics
a rich and intelligent film that uses its pulpy core conceit to probe questions of attraction and interdependence and how the heart accomodates practical
very compelling or
that for the uninitiated plays better on video with the sound
woody allen film
into the film
depressing , ruthlessly pained and depraved
the paradigm
are able to accomplish
one in clockstoppers , a sci-fi
limps along on a squirm-inducing fish-out-of-water formula that goes nowhere and goes there very , very slowly
espn 's ultimate x.
fill time
for its decrepit freaks
kingsley
to be growing
strains to stay on the light , comic side of the issue , despite the difficulty of doing so when dealing with the destruction of property and , potentially , of life itself
the sci-fi comedy spectacle
turn out a small , personal film
are once again made all too clear in this schlocky horror\/action hybrid .
a well paced and satisfying little drama
allegiance to chekhov , which director michael cacoyannis displays with somber earnestness in the new adaptation of the cherry orchard , is a particularly vexing handicap .
a great hook , some clever bits and well-drawn , if standard issue , characters
to their death-defying efforts
an exercise in chilling style ,
minimalist style
animated drivel meant to enhance the self-image of drooling idiots .
to instruct without reeking of research library dust
zelda
choppy ending
barely interesting
is more interesting
surprisingly charming and even witty match
is a funny , puzzling movie ambiguous enough to be engaging and oddly moving .
under my feet
's likely to please audiences who like movies that demand four hankies
it would still be beyond comprehension
and well acted ... but admittedly problematic in its narrative specifics .
falls asleep
its star
a cipher ,
people to whom the idea of narrative logic or cohesion is an entirely foreign concept
last summer
to keep things on semi-stable ground dramatically
you 've already seen city by the sea under a variety of titles , but it 's worth yet another visit
mr. brown 's
challenging film
brought unexpected gravity to blade ii
for a bathtub
across its borders
the player , this latest skewering
as innocuous
obvious or self-indulgent
an iq over 90
exhausted
pulled
the movie 's contrived , lame screenplay and
that , he made swimfan anyway
character erects
is reasonably entertaining , though it begins to drag two-thirds through , when the melodramatic aspects start to overtake the comedy .
about all the queen 's men
think about them
this kind of whimsy
go from stark desert
costume shop
its and pieces of the hot chick are so hilarious , and
bubba
less than atmosphere
with the chemistry and complex relationship between the marquis -lrb- auteil -rrb- and emilie -lrb- le besco -rrb-
acted ,
spotty script
the violence
creepy and believable
full of hard-bitten , cynical journalists
aimlessly
retread , with the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz and big-wave surfing that gives pic its title an afterthought
inertia to arrest development in a dead-end existence
and , perhaps paradoxically , illuminated
her pure fantasy character , melanie carmichael ,
no doubt , pays off what debt miramax felt they owed to benigni
hollywood no longer has a monopoly on mindless action
the goo ,
two-hour-and-fifteen-minute
timing
crosses sexual identity
through the eyes of the idealistic kid who chooses to champion his ultimately losing cause
too much of storytelling moves away from solondz 's social critique , casting its audience as that of intellectual lector in contemplation of the auteur 's professional injuries .
they will have a showdown , but , by then , your senses are as mushy as peas and you do n't care who fires the winning shot
a compelling yarn ,
your own cleverness
'' is a shapeless inconsequential move relying on the viewer to do most of the work .
payne has created a beautiful canvas
mumbo jumbo
require the patience of job to get through this interminable , shapeless documentary about the swinging subculture
strength
, it 's a bargain-basement european pickup .
retrograde
seem bound and determined
eighties
spooky and subtly
cackles
who is simply tired
the campaign-trail press
truly good stuff
is inspiring , ironic , and revelatory of just
place and age --
unrepentantly trashy take on rice 's second installment of her vampire chronicles .
do bad things
online
for some robust and scary entertainment
's sincere to a fault , but , unfortunately ,
smug and
serves as auto-critique
on its own preciousness
is n't a fangoria subscriber
liked about it
, irredeemably awful .
open wound
makes minority report necessary viewing for sci-fi fans
fessenden continues to do interesting work , and
hard-hearted person
moving , portraying both the turmoil of the time
a dreadful day in irish history
-lrb- toback 's -rrb- fondness for fancy split-screen , stuttering editing and pompous references to wittgenstein and kirkegaard ... blends uneasily with the titillating material
negate
are so old-fashioned
from stark desert
for all its moodiness
a sentimental but entirely irresistible portrait of three aging sisters
misleading title
that is more complex and honest than anything represented in a hollywood film
studio hack
a fine character study
bloodsucker computer effects
no substitute for on-screen chemistry
, it can easily worm its way into your heart . '
, it might just be the movie you 're looking for .
its examination of america 's culture of fear
the matter
the crassness of this reactionary thriller
the screen to attract and sustain an older crowd
its true-to-life characters , its sensitive acting , its unadorned view of rural life
can get
pleasure or
sleeping
thumbs friggin '
casting excellent latin actors of all ages
immature provocations
are few and far between
inspiring hope
comparatively sane and healthy
to pull it back on course
well-put-together
daydreams
a frankenstein-monster
helps create a complex , unpredictable character .
as fresh
hits home with disorienting force .
tick-tock pacing
pleasingly emphatic in this properly intense , claustrophobic tale of obsessive love
19 stays afloat
a word of advice
from king hunk
silly humbuggery ...
a saving dark humor or the feel of poetic tragedy
bees
play the dark , challenging tune taught by the piano teacher
droll social satire
an act of cinematic penance
these characters ' foibles
`` nicholas nickleby '' is a perfect family film to take everyone to since there 's no new `` a christmas carol '' out in the theaters this year .
hollywood romantic comedies
an exercise in cynicism every bit
spooky action-packed trash
lost some of the dramatic conviction that underlies the best of comedies
at home
that you want to slap it
legendary shlockmeister ed wood had ever made a movie about a vampire
goofily
enormously
a single frame had been shot
of direct-to-video nash
tired old setting
this painfully unfunny farce traffics in tired stereotypes and encumbers itself with complications ... that have no bearing on the story
polanski is saying what he has long wanted to say , confronting the roots of his own preoccupations and obsessions
an irresistibly uncanny ambience that goes a long way toward keeping the picture compelling
grateful
directions and descends into such message-mongering moralism that its good qualities are obscured
it to sell us on this twisted love story
talented people
it turned me
broad , mildly fleshed-out characters
direction and especially charm
scare the pants off you
a loony melodramatic denouement
if you do n't ...
-lrb- allen 's -rrb- been making piffle for a long while , and
his groove
that pack 'em in on the subcontinent
is diverting in the manner of jeff foxworthy 's stand-up act .
calm , self-assured portrait
to be a different kind of film
to fly
amc
a clever adaptation
rare and lightly entertaining
with tiny little jokes and nary an original idea , this sappy ethnic sleeper proves that not only blockbusters pollute the summer movie pool .
like a bad improvisation exercise , the superficially written characters ramble on tediously about their lives , loves and the art
minor-league soccer remake
russian mail-order bride
dinner '
your cool-j
crossing-over mumbo jumbo ,
friday after next spreads them pretty thin
many other hands
, you have to give the audience a reason to want to put for that effort
send it to cranky
great deal
you will probably have a reasonably good time with the salton sea .
source
perhaps the most annoying thing about who is cletis tout ?
credit writer-producer-director
more puzzling than unsettling
of our time
-lrb- crudup -rrb-
serves as a paper skeleton for some very good acting , dialogue ,
play out
four-hour
a sitcom apparatus
style massacres erupt throughout ... but the movie has a tougher time balancing its violence with kafka-inspired philosophy
defeated but defiant
no way original
the charismatic jackie chan
the thrown-together feel of a summer-camp talent show : hastily written
not so much a struggle of man vs. man as brother-man vs. the man
an idea of the film 's creepy , scary effectiveness
of the three
treachery
grief
important as humor
too-conscientious adaptation
as shameful
welles
is one of those rare docs that paints a grand picture of an era and makes the journey feel like a party .
even gritty enough
candid , archly funny
the kind of energy it 's documenting
intermittently
, surreal ache of mortal awareness emerges a radiant character portrait .
put away the guitar ,
in the theaters this year
a farcically bawdy fantasy
road movie , coming-of-age story and political satire
perilously close to being too bleak , too pessimistic and too unflinching for its own good
idiosyncratic enough to lift the movie above its playwriting 101 premise
symbolic images
you 're just the mark
more interesting ways
an interesting bit
complex sword-and-sorcery plot
of a straight-to-video movie
like ``
to believe that anyone in his right mind would want to see the it
conflicted gay coming-of-age tale
an intriguing story
of themes that interest attal and gainsbourg
whose intricate construction one can admire but is difficult to connect with on any deeper level
maintains a surprisingly buoyant tone throughout , notwithstanding some of the writers ' sporadic dips
are puerile .
the weight of the world on his shoulders
jackie chan
find enough material
any kind
misses its emotions
the wonderfully lush morvern callar is pure punk existentialism
busy than exciting
the pool with an utterly incompetent conclusion
, retrospectively , his most personal work yet .
from movie comedies
's a fairly straightforward remake of hollywood comedies such as father of the bride
's in the mood for love -- very much a hong kong movie
cause parents a few sleepless hours --
are , with the drumming routines
a mere disease-of -
, the movie is n't tough to take as long as you 've paid a matinee price .
falls prey
exudes the urbane sweetness
so that , by the time the credits roll across the pat ending , a warm , fuzzy feeling prevails
keep our interest
that has been overexposed , redolent of a thousand cliches , and yet remains uniquely itself
hot air
there 's ... an underlying old world sexism to monday morning that undercuts its charm .
pay your $ 8 and get ready for the big shear
are totally estranged from reality
a somewhat mannered tone ... that ultimately dulls the human tragedy at the story 's core
is nearly incoherent
in nearly every scene
like a comedian who starts off promisingly but then proceeds to flop
instantly forgettable and thoroughly dull
are ever
i-heard-a-joke
hymn and
complaining
of the best silly horror movies
adamant
be in the genes
a truly wonderful tale combined with stunning animation .
of quick cutting and blurry step-printing to goose things up
cheap hysterics
the midst of a mushy , existential exploration of why men leave their families
do not automatically equal laughs
this is a nervy , risky film , and villeneuve has inspired croze to give herself over completely to the tormented persona of bibi
a breathtakingly assured and stylish work
looks closely , insightfully at fragile , complex relationships .
a new , self-deprecating level
matured quite a bit
sensitive , smart , savvy , compelling coming-of-age drama
jeremy renner
ineptly
it ends up being neither , and fails at both endeavors .
best indie of the year , so far .
does a great combination act as narrator , jewish grandmother and subject -- taking us through a film that is part biography , part entertainment and part history .
his performances
stare and sniffle ,
that this arrogant richard pryor wannabe 's routine is offensive , puerile and unimaginatively foul-mouthed if it was at least funny
does dickens as it should be done cinematically .
he 's not making fun of these people
the 2002 film does n't really believe in it , and breaks the mood with absurdly inappropriate ` comedy ' scenes .
familiar and
sounds like a cruel deception carried out by men of marginal intelligence , with reactionary ideas about women and a total lack of empathy
as lively an account as seinfeld is deadpan .
you ca n't help but get caught up in the thrill of the company 's astonishing growth .
a woman 's life , out of a deep-seated , emotional need , is about to turn onto a different path
this is n't even a movie we can enjoy as mild escapism ;
aristocrats
about it
is such a perfect medium for children , because of the way it allows the mind to enter and accept another world
is a weirdly beautiful place
to old tori amos records
a fully engaged supporting cast
confining
offers an exploration that is more accurate than anything i have seen in an american film
heady , biting , be-bop
of
gentle , unforced intimacy
overwhelmingly positive portrayal
second helpings of love , romance , tragedy , false dawns , real dawns , comic relief , two separate crises during marriage ceremonies , and the lush scenery of the cotswolds
object to the idea of a vietnam picture
achingly honest and
the lifestyle
changing lanes is going to take you
like kubrick
burger
enough pretty woman
played game of absurd plot twists , idiotic court maneuvers and stupid characters
of steam
that even as rogue cia assassins working for chris cooper 's agency boss close in on the resourceful amnesiac , we do n't feel much for damon\/bourne or his predicament
marvelous first 101
khouri
giddy and whimsical and relevant today
, though , it is only mildly amusing when it could have been so much more .
will enjoy themselves .
put so much
a toddler
badly made on every level
it 's talking and
scorsese 's bold images and generally smart casting ensure that `` gangs '' is never lethargic
what 's really so appealing about the characters
'' has the makings of an interesting meditation on the ethereal nature of the internet and the otherworldly energies it could channel
is that her confidence in her material is merited .
... there 's a choppy , surface-effect feeling to the whole enterprise .
serving
smart new comedy
noir movie
an entertaining , if somewhat standardized , action
slight but sweet
old , familiar vaudeville partners
watchable up until the point where the situations and the dialogue spin hopelessly out of control -- that is to say ,
for a guy who has waited three years with breathless anticipation for a new hal hartley movie to pore over , no such thing is a big letdown .
a different movie -- sometimes tedious -- by a director many viewers would like to skip but film buffs should get to know .
time out is existential drama without any of the pretension associated with the term .
to liberation
developmentally
studio-produced
overstimulated minds
a movie that at its best does n't just make the most out of its characters ' flaws but insists on the virtue of imperfection .
seem pretty unbelievable
you know that ten bucks you 'd spend on a ticket ?
a canny crowd pleaser , and the last kiss ... provides more than enough sentimental catharsis for a satisfying evening at the multiplex
just want the ball and chain
be treated to an impressive and highly entertaining celebration of its sounds
, comedian runs out of steam after a half hour .
the 2002 summer season
some of the most inventive silliness you are likely to witness in a movie theatre for some time .
that celibacy can start looking good
jolted out
the woods
too much of a plunge
zhang
some people march to the beat of a different drum , and if you ever wondered what kind of houses those people live in , this documentary takes a look at 5 alternative housing options
known as ' a perfect family film
fairy tales and
real reason to see it
acted .
're in a slap-happy mood
's not helpful to listen to extremist name-calling , regardless of whether you think kissinger was a calculating fiend or just a slippery self-promoter .
a tedious picture
pop music .
, ' i know how to suffer ' and if you see this film you 'll know too .
more successful
is dark , brooding and slow ,
fincher 's -rrb-
seldahl and
you forget you 've been to the movies .
under-rehearsed and
simplistic .
kang tacks on three or four more endings
quite makes it to the boiling point ,
the film has the high-buffed gloss and high-octane jolts you expect of de palma , but what makes it transporting is that it 's also one of the smartest , most pleasurable expressions of pure movie love to come from an american director in years .
boasts some of today 's hottest and hippest acts from the world of television , music and stand-up comedy
jock
danny huston gives -rrb- an astounding performance that deftly , gradually reveals a real human soul buried beneath a spellbinding serpent 's smirk .
a powerful , chilling , and affecting study of one man
gravitational
shimmeringly lovely
its two central performances
modern action movie
the elements which contributed to it
really sympathize with another character
a standard-issue crime drama spat out from the tinseltown assembly line .
bad of a movie
city reductions
because it was particularly funny
reveals its first-time feature director
a minor film with major pleasures from portuguese master manoel de oliviera ...
a minute idea
it 's telling that his funniest moment comes when he falls about ten feet onto his head
thin line
open-ended questions than concrete story and definitive answers
mann ? ''
the movie dawdle
the most original american productions this year
seagal ran out of movies years ago , and this is just the proof
take any 12-year-old boy to see this picture , and he 'll be your slave for a year .
heart and unsettling subject matter
fancies himself something of a hubert selby jr.
one of the most important and exhilarating forms of animated filmmaking since old walt doodled steamboat willie .
unless there are zoning ordinances to protect your community from the dullest science fiction
stuart 's poor-me persona needs a whole bunch of snowball 's cynicism to cut through the sugar coating .
has been written so well , that even a simple `` goddammit !
an ` a ' list cast and some strong supporting players
any number of levels
weighs no more than a glass of flat champagne
conniving
which gradually turns what
, this film 's impressive performances and adept direction are n't likely to leave a lasting impression .
this picture shows you why
went undercover as women in a german factory
cast the magnificent jackie chan in a movie full of stunt doubles and special effects
a more than satisfactory amount of carnage
that regurgitates and waters down many of the previous film 's successes
exactly how genteel and unsurprising the execution turns out to be
who 's dying for this kind of entertainment
a family-friendly fantasy that ends up doing very little with its imaginative premise .
will make you wish you were at home watching that movie instead of in the theater watching this one .
are equal parts poetry and politics , obvious at times but evocative and heartfelt
delivered by the former mr. drew barrymore
life , hand gestures
be in a martial-arts flick
to spend an hour or two
an uplifting drama
for its lack of logic and misuse of two fine actors , morgan freeman and ashley judd
agent decoder ring
without noticing anything special , save for a few comic turns , intended and otherwise
the intimate , unguarded moments of folks who live in unusual homes --
halfway
coming down off of miramax 's deep shelves after a couple of aborted attempts , waking up in reno
even if the naipaul original remains the real masterpiece , the movie possesses its own languorous charm .
needy
to be too great
its cast full of caffeinated comedy performances more than make up for its logical loopholes , which fly by so fast there 's no time to think about them anyway .
as nonjudgmentally as wiseman 's previous studies of inner-city high schools , hospitals , courts and welfare centers
going to be really awful
vanity
commend
the film did n't move me one way or the other , but
can
our lives and the emptiness one
then this should keep you reasonably entertained .
jiri menzel 's
on the target audience
flip-flop
tartakovsky 's team has some freakish powers of visual charm
rodrigues 's beast-within metaphor is ultimately rather silly and overwrought , making the ambiguous ending seem goofy rather than provocative .
to be more
completely empty entertainment
cooler
of extreme athletes
a cogent defense of the film as entertainment
even though her performance is more interesting -lrb- and funnier -rrb- than his
paeans to empowerment
's a movie about it anyway .
gets -lrb- sci-fi -rrb- rehash
a snail 's
` direct-to-video ' release
broken bone
planned for
with reality and actors
condensed version
' actors
excellent job
and ,
lacks momentum and its position remains mostly undeterminable
a love letter for the slain rappers
stereotypes in good fun , while adding a bit of heart and unsettling subject matter
made its original release date last fall
self-congratulatory , misguided , and ill-informed , if nonetheless compulsively watchable .
justify evil means
no problem with `` difficult '' movies
will please eastwood 's loyal fans --
one of the best gay love stories ever made
most likeable
is murder by numbers , and as easy to be bored by as your abc 's , despite a few whopping shootouts
wanting more out
a brief amount
like a grinning jack o ' lantern , its apparent glee is derived from a lobotomy , having had all its vital essence scooped out and discarded .
buried , drowned and
, amusing , sad and reflective
critic-proof
smuggling drugs inside danish cows
live only
a driver 's license
the moment who can rise to fans ' lofty expectations
president
... a preachy parable stylized with a touch of john woo bullet ballet .
's similarly
kurt
documentary subject
although devoid of objectivity and full of nostalgic comments from the now middle-aged participants
several scenes of this tacky nonsense
after two decades
are strong , though the subject matter demands acting that borders on hammy at times .
simple-minded and contrived
on the viewer
current
pretty much self-centered
payami 's
if you 're paying attention , the `` big twists '' are pretty easy to guess
is fascinating , though ,
obnoxious and didactic burlesque
the pairing does sound promising in theory ... but their lack of chemistry makes eddie murphy and robert deniro in showtime look like old , familiar vaudeville partners .
understand why snobbery is a better satiric target than middle-america
lord of the rings '' trilogy
's a heck of a ride
by all
far away .
at some of the magic we saw in glitter here in wisegirls
but a great one
might try paying less attention to the miniseries and more attention to the film it is about .
indigestion sets
of the workplace
poignant
's a visual delight and a decent popcorn adventure , as long as you do n't try to look too deep into the story
jacobi , the most fluent of actors , is given relatively dry material from nijinsky 's writings to perform
a movie for teens to laugh , groan and hiss at
more than satisfactory amount
a crass and insulting homage to great films like some like it hot and the john wayne classics .
dumb fart
other childish things
paced and satisfying
dreams and
has a certain ghoulish fascination , and generates a fair amount of b-movie excitement .
a quietly moving look back at what it was to be iranian-american in 1979 .
enough to keep men
someone crosses arnie
made the ridiculous bolero
tambor and clayburgh
writer-director david jacobson and
more about that man
the blair witch formula for an hour , in which we 're told something creepy and vague is in the works
assembles a fascinating profile of a deeply humanistic artist who , in spite of all that he 's witnessed , remains surprisingly idealistic , and retains an extraordinary faith in the ability of images to communicate the truth of the world around him
alchemical
you 'd expect in such a potentially sudsy set-up
-lrb- goldbacher -rrb- just lets her complicated characters be unruly , confusing and , through it all , human .
often exciting
the film 's maudlin focus on the young woman 's infirmity and her naive dreams
other carmen
wrong reasons besides .
purge
30
no apparent joy
a fanciful drama about napoleon 's last years and his surprising discovery of love and humility
felt performances across the board
with a few new swings thrown in
clue you in that something 's horribly wrong
boarders
reveals itself slowly , intelligently
holofcener 's film offers just enough insight to keep it from being simpleminded , and
this deeply affecting film
certain cues , like the happy music , suggest that this movie is supposed to warm our hearts
cliche
chris columbus
a sentimental but entirely irresistible portrait of three aging sisters .
specifically urban sense
clarity and emotional
i know i should n't have laughed , but
goes wrong thanks
parallel clone-gag
passably diverting
cut repeatedly to the flashback of the original rape
risk and
hanks '
if you will
the cinematic stylings of director john stockwell
a film that 's rarely as entertaining as it could have been
noticed
library dust
, i have just one word for you - -- decasia
, is minimally satisfying
pack 'em in on the subcontinent
traveled to places in the world devastated by war , famine and poverty and documented the cruelty and suffering he has found with an devastating , eloquent clarity
could have otherwise been bland and run of the mill
the ability
sumptuous but intellectually stultifying
a great american adventure and
the artificial structure
elegance
kids -lrb- of all ages -rrb-
all the more disquieting for its relatively gore-free allusions to the serial murders , but it falls down in its attempts to humanize its subject
to the finish line
clear-cut
a mildly funny , sometimes tedious , ultimately insignificant film
figuring out who 's who
being funny simply by structuring the scenes as if they were jokes : a setup , delivery and payoff
creative storytelling
avant
all life centered on that place , that time and that sport
, seamless and sumptuous stream
deep chords
appealing leads
it 's contrived and predictable
every single facet
it at least calls attention to a problem hollywood too long has ignored
unsettling prognosis
joel schumacher
dead ii
one of the most original american productions this year
, some of it is honestly affecting
gifted performers
funny -lrb- sometimes hilarious -rrb-
discovered , indulged in
sneak out
to expose the life of male hustlers
a forceful drama
brutally labored and unfunny
, point and purpose
personal tragedy and
this is even better than the fellowship .
sexual references
, distracted rhythms
of saying something meaningful about facing death
a kid
cheap thriller
a thought
of varying ages in my audience
rise
a french film with a more down-home flavor .
a nostalgic , twisty yarn
the film lapses
the dutiful efforts of more disciplined grade-grubbers
see it then
in extreme ops
criminals
george orwell
are decent
provides a strong itch to explore more .
wish
more credible script
is duly impressive in imax dimensions
to say the least , not to mention inappropriate and wildly undeserved
cute animals and
filmmaking that should attract upscale audiences hungry for quality and a nostalgic , twisty yarn that will keep them guessing
hard to believe that something so short could be so flabby
that diverges from anything
with its leaden acting , dull exposition and telegraphed ` surprises
uncommonly ambitious
the scriptwriters
sustain
have been picked not for their acting chops , but for their looks and
as much as it is schmidt 's , no matter if it 's viewed as a self-reflection or cautionary tale
with honest performances and exceptional detail
understand everyone 's point of view
a lot to recommend read my lips
drunk on the party favors to sober us up with the transparent attempts at moralizing
lift -lrb- this -rrb- thrill-kill cat-and-mouser ...
an enjoyable
a robert de niro performance can be when he is not more lucratively engaged in the shameless self-caricature of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb- and ` analyze that , ' promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year
right
the warnings to resist temptation in this film ... are blunt and challenging and offer no easy rewards for staying clean .
its storytelling prowess
that ... the air-conditioning in the theater
a spring-break orgy
a fast paced and suspenseful argentinian thriller about the shadow side
've yet
gorgeous to look at
as soon
whatever one makes of its political edge
jia 's moody , bad-boy behavior which he portrays himself in a one-note performance
feeling conned
odd , intriguing wrinkles
a compelling , gut-clutching piece of advocacy cinema that carries you along in a torrent of emotion as it explores the awful complications of one terrifying day .
of these guys
officially
the six-time winner
insiders
negligible british comedy .
nailbiter
feel more like a non-stop cry for attention
of mental illness
beware the quirky brit-com
exploring value choices
good will hunting
to sustain interest
contriving false , sitcom-worthy solutions to their problems
can render it anything but laughable
the gum stuck under my seat trying to sneak out of the theater
life on the rez is no picnic : this picture shows you why .
surveyed high school students
through than in most ` right-thinking ' films
going to this movie is a little like chewing whale blubber -
, painful improbability
easy sanctimony , formulaic thrills and
fresh or enjoyable
that everlasting conundrum
spectacularly outrageous
have given audiences the time of day by concentrating on the elements of a revealing alienation among a culture of people who sadly are at hostile odds with one another through recklessness and retaliation
fill this character study with poetic force and buoyant feeling .
the thousands of indians who fancy themselves too sophisticated for the cheese-laced spectacles that pack 'em in on the subcontinent
a surprising , subtle turn at the midway point
disneyland
michel gondry
that result
are at least interesting .
in my seat
the only question
the problems and characters it reveals are universal and involving , and the film itself -- as well its delightful cast -- is so breezy , pretty and gifted , it really won my heart
a toss-up
arrives in the skies above manhattan
something awfully deadly
first cartoon
's much to recommend the film .
marshall keeps the energy humming , and his edits , unlike those in moulin rouge , are crisp and purposeful without overdoing it
the right conditions
much colorful eye candy ,
that interweaves individual stories
the dehumanizing and ego-destroying process of unemployment
both the physical setting
to warn you
purgatory
the recording sessions
misses a major opportunity to be truly revelatory about his psyche
find much fascination in the swinging
yakusho , as always , is wonderful as the long-faced sad sack
directs this film always keeping the balance between the fantastic and the believable ...
one of those vanity projects in which a renowned filmmaker attempts to show off his talent by surrounding himself with untalented people
sags
the rare sequel
visually engrossing , seldom hammy , honorably mexican and burns its kahlories with conviction .
go home
to the flowering of the south korean cinema
through the angst
effortlessly filled with authority
ryan gosling -lrb- murder by numbers -rrb-
for kids or their parents , for that matter
a sharp satire of desperation and cinematic deception
, endless
silver screen
same-sex culture
of awakening and ripening
also nicely done
snipes is both a snore and utter tripe .
the hackneyed story about an affluent damsel in distress who decides to fight her bully of a husband is simply too overdone .
your consciousness
the facts of cuban music
for the beloved-major
bad it does n't improve upon the experience of staring at a blank screen
wearing tight tummy tops and hip huggers
simultaneously heartbreakingly beautiful and exquisitely sad
hagiographic
testosterone-charged
is popcorn movie fun with equal doses of action , cheese , ham and cheek -lrb- as well as a serious debt to the road warrior -rrb-
resuscitate
me wonder if lawrence hates criticism so much that he refuses to evaluate his own work
an ugly-duckling tale so hideously and clumsily told it feels accidental .
dishonest and pat as any hollywood fluff
sustain an enjoyable level of ridiculousness
a battle
lyrical and
wearing a kilt and
you want to see a train wreck that you ca n't look away from
i 'll put it this way : if you 're in the mood for a melodrama narrated by talking fish , this is the movie for you .
to have any right to be
is , however ,
summer playoff
deceptively
certainly does n't disappoint .
a mix of cheech and chong
of martha stewart decorating program run amok
some good laughs but not enough
the feel
's no new `` a christmas carol '' out in the theaters this year
done too much
louiso lets the movie dawdle in classic disaffected-indie-film mode , and
only a document of the worst possibilities of mankind can be
it employs changes that fit it well rather than ones that were imposed for the sake of commercial sensibilities
being
narrative strength
that it quickly enters the pantheon of wreckage that includes battlefield earth and showgirls
head or tail of the story in the hip-hop indie snipes
gags , pranks , pratfalls , dares , injuries , etc.
inexpressible and drab wannabe
it 's a boom-box of a movie that might have been titled ` the loud and the ludicrous ' ...
second helpings of love , romance , tragedy , false dawns , real dawns , comic relief , two separate crises during marriage ceremonies , and
misunderstood
all the pieces fall together without much surprise , but little moments give it a boost .
the holes in this film
young actors
gets under our skin
better understand why this did n't connect with me would require another viewing
is almost certainly going to go down as the worst -- and only -- killer website movie of this or any other year
his way
in your lives
protective cocoon
d.j. caruso 's
the dark theater
sneeze at these days
is a real danger less sophisticated audiences will mistake it for an endorsement of the very things that bean abhors
weightless that a decent draft in the auditorium might blow it off the screen
general family chaos to which anyone can relate
the play more has partly closed it down .
rapturous after all these years
while hoffman 's performance is great , the subject matter goes nowhere .
this is one adapted - from-television movie that actually looks as if it belongs on the big screen .
the plot `
has been overexposed , redolent of a thousand cliches
four primary actors
hopeless
character and viewer
steven seagal is considered a star , nor why he keeps being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good
so solidly connect with one demographic while
with spikes of sly humor
margolo
many a hollywood romance
burlap
facetious smirk
lovebirds
an ugly , revolting movie .
's really sad
forcefulness
a compassionate , moving portrait of an american -lrb- and an america -rrb- always reaching for something just outside his grasp .
it 's not nearly as fresh or enjoyable as its predecessor
not invite some genuine spontaneity into the film by having the evil aliens ' laser guns actually hit something for once ?
the movie is essentially a series of fleetingly interesting actors ' moments .
mixed up together like a term paper
the gentle war
in another film
, this would be catechism
many excesses
an uneasy mix of run-of-the-mill raunchy humor and seemingly sincere personal reflection
a poor fit with kieslowski 's lyrical pessimism
to being good
sometimes endearing
cliches and pabulum
to swallow than julie taymor 's preposterous titus
the mothman prophecies is best when illustrating the demons bedevilling the modern masculine journey .
heroes would be a film that is n't this painfully forced , false and fabricated
emerges from the simple fact that the movie has virtually nothing to show
intellectual lector in contemplation of the auteur 's professional injuries
more daring and surprising
a knack for casting , often resurrecting performers who rarely work in movies now ... and drawing flavorful performances from bland actors
hard-core slasher aficionados will find things to like
many good ideas as bad is the cold comfort that chin 's film serves up with style and empathy
a time machine , a journey back to your childhood , when cares melted away in the dark theater ,
's invigorating about
virtuoso
unusual power
it 's started
make a movie with depth
ineffable , elusive , yet inexplicably powerful
if there ai n't none , you have a problem .
crazier
the dirty jokes provide the funniest moments in this oddly sweet comedy about jokester highway patrolmen .
deserves a better vehicle
but first , you have to give the audience a reason to want to put for that effort
lays out a narrative puzzle that interweaves individual stories
was impressed by how many tit-for-tat retaliatory responses the filmmakers allow before pulling the plug on the conspirators and averting an american-russian armageddon .
the director has injected self-consciousness into the proceedings at every turn .
knowing fable
a mix of gritty realism , crisp storytelling and radiant compassion that effortlessly draws you in
is the man
a story largely untold
during the reagan years
fully formed
a human volcano
their lives , loves
yet it proves surprisingly serviceable
then biting into it and
can take the grandkids or the grandparents and never worry about anyone being bored
tavernier 's film bounds along with the rat-a-tat energy of `` his girl friday , '' maintaining a light touch while tackling serious themes .
nothing else happening
wants you to feel something
very complex
these characters are so well established that the gang feels comfortable with taking insane liberties and doing the goofiest stuff out of left field , and
soap opera that tornatore was right to cut
be sure ,
they finally feel absolutely earned
is a gentle film with dramatic punch , a haunting ode to humanity .
funny enough
picaresque view
especially if it begins with the name of star wars
mild , meandering teen flick .
's exactly
those unassuming films that sneaks up on you and stays with you long after you have left the theatre
a chinese film depict a homosexual relationship in a mature and frank fashion
a tale of brits
in middle age
might work better .
present hollywood program
subtlety and warmth
they 're ` they ' .
to tell
just as many
unexpectedly adamant
real issues
to churn out one mediocre movie after another
into `
above the stale material
like satire
imbue
off you
his stepmom
highly watchable , giggly little story
by david kendall
the word that comes to mind , while watching eric rohmer 's tribute to a courageous scottish lady , is painterly .
that happen along the way
a scented bath
concert
crummy .
are all
may not touch the planet 's skin , but understands the workings of its spirit
's no excuse for following up a delightful , well-crafted family film with a computer-generated cold fish .
comedy fare
is nothing
punch .
struggles of the working class to life
relationships or
career-defining revelation
young and
welles groupie\/scholar peter bogdanovich
enough and
features nonsensical and laughable plotting , wooden performances
noble teacher
that everyone can enjoy
does n't generate a lot of tension
has squeezed the life out of whatever idealism american moviemaking ever had
a movie where the upbeat ending feels like a copout
mike myers shows up and ruins everything
adopt as a generational signpost
enough clever and unexpected
sugarman 's
depraved , incoherent , instantly disposable piece
oftentimes
are shots of the astronauts floating in their cabins
the members
to reduce everything he touches to a shrill , didactic cartoon
a great performance
's something of the ultimate scorsese film , with all the stomach-turning violence , colorful new york gang lore and other hallmarks of his personal cinema painted on their largest-ever historical canvas
being a complete waste of time
beyond
his most personal work yet .
a sobering recount of a very bleak day in derry
much of all about lily chou-chou is mesmerizing : some of its plaintiveness could make you weep .
's simply crude and unrelentingly exploitative
a drama of great power , yet some members of the audience
concubine
with all the stomach-turning violence , colorful new york gang lore and other hallmarks of his personal cinema painted on their largest-ever historical canvas
compromised
of the rings
apollo 13
juice and
a finely written
when it reminds you how pertinent its dynamics remain
do n't think most of the people who loved the 1989 paradiso will prefer this new version
dies
the psychology
of playing with narrative form
be said about the new rob schneider vehicle
that uses its pulpy core conceit to probe questions of attraction and interdependence
of a young woman who knows how to hold the screen
many chefs
in this supposedly funny movie
over the bombastic self-glorification of other feel-good fiascos like antwone fisher or the emperor 's club any time
out of character and logically
expose the life of male hustlers
are very , very good reasons for certain movies to be sealed in a jar and left on a remote shelf indefinitely .
a therapeutic zap
billy bob 's body
solving one problem by trying to distract us with the solution to another
the promise of excitement
terminal
awarded
because i 've seen ` jackass : the movie
to reveal his impressively delicate range
, the eye candy here lacks considerable brio .
bad and baffling
increasingly amused irony
come from philippe , who makes oliver far more interesting than the character 's lines would suggest , and sarandon , who could n't be better as a cruel but weirdly likable wasp matron
wish windtalkers had had more faith in the dramatic potential of this true story
a cross between boys
though meant to be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication to a common goal , never
raunchy and frequently hilarious follow-up
the atmospheric weirdness
screen adaptation
a dualistic battle
with its unblinking frankness
to overcome his personal obstacles and become a good man
a self-reflection or cautionary tale
, in this day and age , is of course the point
diverges
painfully forced
` sub '
deform families ,
sleek
love a disney pic with as little cleavage as this one has , and a heroine as feisty and principled as jane
none of this has the suavity or classical familiarity of bond ,
terrifying .
tics
grew up
it will be , and
dopey dialogue and sometimes inadequate performances
bluescreen technique
's not half-bad
nijinsky 's
airs just
in his dangerous game
mundane
third-person story
to hit
though this rude and crude film does deliver a few gut-busting laughs
a beautifully observed character piece .
kuras
annoyance
to subjugate truth to the tear-jerking demands of soap opera
toback 's heidegger - and nietzsche-referencing dialogue
never having seen the first two films in the series , i ca n't compare friday after next to them , but nothing would change the fact that what we have here is a load of clams left in the broiling sun for a good three days
quite makes it to the boiling point , but manages to sustain a good simmer for most of its running time .
painting this family dynamic for the audience
the charm of kevin kline
foreman 's barking-mad taylor to
so unique and stubborn and charismatic that you want it to be better and more successful than it is .
an opportunity to strongly present some profound social commentary
the plug
the worst possibilities
is virtually impossible to follow here
that 's all that matters
that quickly wears out its limited welcome
farts , urine , feces , semen , or any of the other foul substances
anime
by the high infidelity of unfaithful
runs around and acts like a doofus
parker
group wilco
maudlin ending
history , esoteric musings and philosophy
vampires
are at hostile odds with one another
become one of those rare remakes to eclipse the original
midway
creates in maelstrom a world where the bizarre is credible and the real turns magical
the worries of the rich and sudden wisdom , the film
a real human soul
shadyac 's
inept direction ,
- ahem
who instantly transform themselves into a believable mother\/daughter pair
a great cast and a wonderful but sometimes confusing flashback
's not very interesting
enough is just the ticket you need .
even though i could not stand them
a lot of warmth
clinical objectivity
in all
its audience
thanks to a small star with big heart , this family film sequel is plenty of fun for all .
star-power potential
is a far smoother ride
appear in gosford park -lrb- as well as one , ms. mirren , who did -rrb-
that sometimes the dreams of youth should remain just that
particularly joyless ,
have been overrun by what can only be characterized as robotic sentiment .
that rare movie that works on any number of levels -- as
made herself over so often now
of hours
the subject of tolerance
the overall fabric
his funniest moment
the work of an exhausted , desiccated talent who ca n't get out of his own way .
it 's nice to see piscopo again after all these years ,
wised-up kids
cardoso
, martin scorcese 's gangs of new york still emerges as his most vital work since goodfellas .
large-frame
visual influence
as self-aware movies go
quietude , and room noise
a strong directorial stamp
he 's just a sad aristocrat in tattered finery
it is depressing , ruthlessly pained and depraved , the movie equivalent of staring into an open wound .
prolonged and
bag
bind
it works well enough , since the thrills pop up frequently , and the dispatching of the cast is as often imaginative as it is gory .
so compelling
break free of her old life
other words ,
being a good documentarian
stubborn and
surprisingly predictable
, then blood work is for you .
a soul-stirring documentary
shows deft comic timing
mostly
fails in making this character understandable , in getting under her skin , in exploring motivation ... well
though a capable thriller
universal human impulse
lilo ''
a baffling subplot involving smuggling drugs inside danish cows falls flat , and if you 're going to alter the bard 's ending , you 'd better have a good alternative
assign one bright shining star to roberto benigni 's pinocchio -- but
is a comedy , both gentle and biting
hawke 's film , a boring , pretentious waste of nearly two hours
louiso lets the movie dawdle in classic disaffected-indie-film mode , and brother hoffman 's script stumbles over a late-inning twist that just does n't make sense
emotionally devastating
his passion
a smutty guilty pleasure
dreamy and evocative
conniving wit
of moviemaking
is a greater attention to the parents -- and particularly the fateful fathers -- in the emotional evolution of the two bewitched adolescents .
poor quality
for both kids and church-wary adults
as a hole in the head
is that it rarely achieves its best
another new film
some good material
woody
ascends
made a difference
crack you
something akin to an act of cinematic penance
just for them
booths
told it feels accidental .
with its flow
aspects
a corn dog
i think is supposed to be an attempt at hardass american but sometimes just lapses into unhidden british
the directive to protect the code at all costs also begins to blur as the importance of the man and the code merge
should have been made for the tube .
the performers
weirder
is not edward burns ' best film
it should pay reparations to viewers .
poetic force
of decent gags
to the secret 's eventual discovery
modern military weaponry
chou
a telephone book
which means that birthday girl is the kind of quirkily appealing minor movie she might not make for a while
exist only for its climactic setpiece
it 's rare to find a film to which the adjective ` gentle ' applies , but
the stylistic rigors of denmark 's dogma movement
is just as obvious as telling a country skunk
crack a smile at
fellowship 's
its despairing vision
in the compendium about crass , jaded movie types and the phony baloney movie biz
envious of
honest working folk
if you like an extreme action-packed film with a hint of humor
's sweet .
shamelessly enjoyed it
predictable thriller
hugh goo
hawn and sarandon form an acting bond that makes the banger sisters a fascinating character study with laughs to spare .
life on the island
i 've seen some bad singer-turned actors ,
the narrator and the other characters try to convince us that acting transfigures esther , but she 's never seen speaking on stage ;
's just brilliant in this .
feel absolutely
fine music
stifling a yawn or two during the first hour
be as entertaining as it is
illustrates the problems of fledgling democracies , but also the strength and sense of freedom the iranian people already possess , with or without access to the ballot box
to what 's going on here
by anachronistic quick edits and occasional jarring glimpses of a modern theater audience watching the events unfold
is n't a very involving one
shatters you in waves
a goofy pleasure
real and
if the suspense never rises to a higher level , it is nevertheless maintained throughout
from the traffic jam of holiday movies
warmth , wit and interesting characters
comes to america speaking not a word of english
political broadcast
be hard put to find a movie character more unattractive or odorous -lrb- than leon -rrb-
freaky bit
unfolding crisis
the leads are natural and lovely , the pace is serene , the humor wry and sprightly .
call ` too clever by half
kicks off with an inauspicious premise , mopes through a dreary tract of virtually plotless meanderings and then ends with a whimper .
vardalos
squanders as much as it gives out
sidesteps them
going to subjugate truth to the tear-jerking demands of soap opera
staggered from the theater and blacked out in the lobby
actor
avoids all the comic possibilities of its situation
blurry
is one of my least favourite emotions , especially when i have to put up with 146 minutes of it .
as fun
movie that franz kafka would have made
than the original could ever have hoped to be
is enormously good fun
portrays ,
ballroom scene
most compelling
disappoints
of hopeful perseverance and hopeless closure
and i 'm not even a fan of the genre
decomposition
he 's the god of second chances '
employ hollywood kids
so thoroughly
bagatelle
the cast ...
engages less for its story of actorly existential despair than for its boundary-hopping formal innovations and glimpse into another kind of chinese ` cultural revolution .
you bet there is and it 's what makes this rather convoluted journey worth taking .
bottom-of-the-bill fare
has n't escaped the rut dug by the last one .
but
with right
in for a painful ride
were imposed for the sake of commercial sensibilities
recycled aspects
spielberg ,
lifeless , meandering , loud , painful , obnoxious
's funny , touching , dramatically forceful , and beautifully shot .
i mean
monte cristo smartly emphasizes the well-wrought story and omits needless chase scenes and swordfights as the revenge unfolds .
sameness
is so bad ,
you can practically hear george orwell turning over .
in britney spears ' first movie
even while his characters are acting horribly , he is always sympathetic .
, intelligent manner
part of that delicate canon
slight and
you might want to leave your date behind for this one
in 1915 with some difficult relationships in the present
with his great-grandson 's movie splitting up in pretty much the same way
accumulated enjoyment
this is
and-miss affair
are the kiss of death in this bitter italian comedy
down on their working-class subjects
uncovers
director peter kosminsky gives these women a forum to demonstrate their acting ` chops '
doze off during this one
whose charm , cultivation and devotion to his people are readily apparent
too-long
's been done before
provokes
enact a sort of inter-species parody of a vh1 behind the music episode
with efficiency and an affection for the period
its base concept that you can not help but get
embrace this engaging and literate psychodrama
it 's all arty and jazzy and people sit and stare and turn away from one another instead of talking and it 's all about the silences and if you 're into that , have at it
gimmicks
's a fun one
if it were n't true
straight to hell
offers winning performances and some effecting moments .
ivans xtc .
classic satire
it never melts .
the day-old shelf
an inexperienced director , mehta has much to learn .
`` auto focus ''
perfectly pleasant if
just as many scenes that are lean and tough enough to fit in any modern action movie
closer than many movies
a work of extraordinary journalism , but it is also a work of deft and subtle poetry .
equal
is that it 's actually watchable .
for about three minutes
a very good viewing alternative for young women
admire the ensemble players and
equally distasteful
draws us in
lux , now in her eighties
more a gunfest than a rock concert .
has bitten off more than he or anyone else could chew
prickly
1994 's surprise family
were making
like a pack of dynamite sticks
chicken
is dudsville
sentiment
hip-hop rarely comes alive as its own fire-breathing entity in this picture .
makes us see familiar issues , like racism and homophobia , in a fresh way .
's most thoughtful films about art , ethics , and the cost of moral compromise
has a dashing and resourceful hero ; a lisping , reptilian villain ; big fights ; big hair ; lavish period scenery ; and a story just complicated enough to let you bask in your own cleverness as you figure it out .
salton
has been overexposed , redolent of a thousand cliches , and yet remains uniquely itself
-lrb- of middle-aged romance -rrb-
xxx is a blast of adrenalin
it 's better suited for the history or biography channel , but there 's no arguing the tone of the movie - it leaves a bad taste in your mouth and questions on your mind .
pent
... would be a total loss if not for two supporting performances taking place at the movie 's edges .
heard in the sea of holocaust movies
weighty and ponderous but every bit as filling as the treat of the title
shows up and
its and
dignified ceo
to fall prey to a boatload of screenwriting cliches that sink it faster than a leaky freighter
the ante
`` bedknobs and broomsticks , '' which also dealt with british children rediscovering the power of fantasy during wartime
miss it altogether
can fully succeed at cheapening it
of holes that will be obvious even to those who are n't looking for them
, you are likely to be as heartily sick of mayhem as cage 's war-weary marine .
tacky and reprehensible
worthy
a legal thriller
shows holmes has the screen presence to become a major-league leading lady , -lrb- but -rrb-
the hero might wind up
it is dicey screen material that only a genius should touch .
explosive physical energy and
nails
of in the theater watching this one
is at once luridly graphic and laughably unconvincing
than hiding under your seat
in his charming 2000 debut shanghai noon
-- in the title role --
has to recite bland police procedural details , fiennes wanders around in an attempt
is energized by volletta wallace 's maternal fury , her fearlessness
often pointless
see people working so hard at leading lives of sexy intrigue
you 've seen pornography or documentary
cinematic pollution
they will have a showdown , but
is a gorgeous film - vivid with color , music and life .
make of this italian freakshow
an emotional tug
affectionately goofy satire
certainly appeal to asian cult cinema fans and asiaphiles interested to see what all the fuss is about .
hatfield and hicks make the oddest of couples
notion
standard crime drama fare ... instantly forgettable and thoroughly dull
inescapably gorgeous ,
passionate , if somewhat flawed ,
are paper-thin , and their personalities undergo radical changes when it suits the script .
i did n't smile .
succeeds primarily with her typical blend of unsettling atmospherics , delivering a series of abrasive , stylized sequences that burn themselves upon the viewer 's memory .
about refracting all of world war ii through the specific conditions of one man , and more about that man
of specificity
these women 's
a movie that keeps throwing fastballs
we imagine
table
arthouse 101 in its poetic symbolism
love a disney pic
releasing it
well-crafted film
herzog has fallen
every painful nuance , unexpected flashes of dark comedy
is a mediocre movie trying to get out
the inanities of the contemporary music business and
superbly nuanced performance
!?
a really funny fifteen-minute short stretched beyond its limits to fill an almost feature-length film .
by turns gripping , amusing , tender and heart-wrenching , laissez-passer has all the earmarks of french cinema at its best .
an exploration of the thornier aspects of the nature\/nurture argument in regards
you 're not merely watching history
heightened , well-shaped dramas
the dysfunctional family it portrays
anything else slight ... tadpole pulls back from the consequences of its own actions and revelations
unfolds as one of the most politically audacious films of recent decades from any country , but especially from france .
childish things
cheapening it
almost every possible way -- from the writing and direction to the soggy performances -- tossed off
penetrating
make a point with poetic imagery
none of this sounds promising and ,
succeeds as a well-made evocation of a subculture
unexpectedly moving
own cremaster
by this case
soliloquies about nothing delivered by the former mr. drew barrymore
the worst kind of filmmaking , the kind that pretends to be passionate and truthful but is really frustratingly timid and soggy
pre-9
was only a matter of time before some savvy producer saw the potential success inherent in the mixture of bullock bubble and hugh goo .
slight and obvious effort
table manners
that ca n't support the epic treatment
disgrace it , either
dismal
very well-written
strange , funny , twisted , brilliant and macabre .
coheres
devastated by war , famine and poverty and documented the cruelty and suffering he has found with an devastating , eloquent clarity
the effort is sincere and the results are honest
moonlight mile does n't quite go the distance but
trying something new
one true ` chan moment '
so much that he refuses to evaluate his own work
the answer is clear : not easily and , in the end , not well enough .
the gags that fly at such a furiously funny pace that the only rip off that we were aware of
funny and irritating
how could it not be ?
tenor
utterly absorbing
a movie like this
jim brown , a celebrated wonder in the spotlight
execution and skill
tremendous chemistry
capra and cooper
humorous and heartfelt , douglas mcgrath 's version of ` nicholas nickleby ' left me feeling refreshed and hopeful .
this trifling romantic comedy in which opposites attract for no better reason than that the screenplay demands it
dog soldiers does n't transcend genre -- it embraces it , energizes it and takes big bloody chomps out of it
as wiseman 's previous studies
delightful lark
a plethora of engaging diatribes on the meaning of ` home ,
male swingers
of their own mortality
that happy together shoots for -lrb- and misses -rrb-
awful lot
the entire point of a shaggy dog story , of course
too long and bogs down in a surfeit of characters and unnecessary
it also happens to be the movie 's most admirable quality
this sort of cute and cloying material is far from zhang 's forte and it shows .
-lrb- reynolds -rrb-
vibrant and intoxicating
sympathy into a story about two adolescent boys
of its seas of sand to the fierce grandeur of its sweeping battle scenes
need of some trims and
, easily forgettable film .
silly and monotonous
ismail merchant 's
diaz , applegate , blair and posey are suitably kooky which should appeal to women and they strip down often enough to keep men alert , if not amused .
, festival in cannes offers rare insight into the structure of relationships .
head or tail
line and sag
a life in stasis
somewhere lies ... footage that might have made no such thing a trenchant , ironic cultural satire instead of a frustrating misfire .
a spark of life to it -- more than you can say for plenty of movies that flow through the hollywood pipeline without a hitch
with the cheesiest monsters this side of a horror spoof , which they is n't
to kline 's superbly nuanced performance , that pondering
armed with a game supporting cast
wise-beyond-her-years
with reactionary ideas about women and a total lack of empathy
a lightweight , uneven action comedy
`` bladerunner ''
a wretched movie
perry
nine queens
those moviegoers who would automatically bypass a hip-hop documentary should give `` scratch '' a second look .
like a 95-minute commercial for nba properties
could n't find stardom if mapquest emailed him point-to-point driving directions .
surehanded
own pretentious self-examination
melancholic film noir
quieter domestic scenes
adhere
a guiltless film for nice evening out
cinephile
has secrets buried at the heart of his story and
beloved genre
old-fashioned escapism
of a sports bar
this unexpectedly moving meditation
let 's issue a moratorium , effective immediately , on treacly films about inspirational prep-school professors and the children they so heartwarmingly motivate .
misty even when you do n't
banality and
serve up the cliches with considerable dash
the tone
video , and
rewritten , and for the uncompromising knowledge that the highest power of all is the power of love .
does n't
though there are entertaining and audacious moments
after the phoniness of female-bonding pictures like divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood
cheapo animation -lrb- like saturday morning tv in the '60s -rrb-
c.i.
rote sentimentality
just like a splendid meal , red dragon satisfies -- from its ripe recipe , inspiring ingredients , certified cuisine and palatable presentation .
about a balding 50-year-old actor playing an innocent boy carved from a log
likely to enter the theater
of important developments of the computer industry
no french people were harmed during the making of this movie , but
lacks the quick emotional connections of steven spielberg 's schindler 's list
time and space to convince us of that all on their own
over this `` un-bear-able '' project
interesting and accessible
dramatic punch , a haunting ode to humanity
fellowship 's heart
surviving members
several attempts
landmark as monumental as disney 's 1937 breakthrough snow white and the seven dwarfs .
as estrogen-free
a damn fine and
sometimes we feel as if the film careens from one colorful event to another without respite , but sometimes it must have seemed to frida kahlo as if her life did , too .
star trek ii : the wrath of khan
can actually
the only thing avary seems to care about are mean giggles and pulchritude .
credits roll
athlete
barry convinces us
is a sea of constant smiles and frequent laughter
for ambrose 's performance
shot all the way
opening -rrb- dance
a suffocating rape-payback horror
politics ,
kieran culkin
'' is the film equivalent of a lovingly rendered coffee table book .
is n't afraid to try any genre and to do it his own way
ballistic-pyrotechnic hong kong action
ring hollow
had a lot of problems with this movie
, painful
to give the film a soul and an unabashed sense of good old-fashioned escapism
filmgoing
the joyous , turbulent self-discovery
a dark , quirky road movie that constantly defies expectation
rises to its clever what-if concept .
have that option .
made on a shoestring and unevenly
you 're definitely convinced that these women are spectacular .
there 's nothing exactly wrong here ,
, however , is the edge of wild , lunatic invention that we associate with cage 's best acting
aiming for
sword-and-sorcery plot
developed hastily
an extra-dry office comedy that seems twice as long as its 83 minutes
front-loaded
the vital action sequences
is one of world cinema 's most wondrously gifted artists and storytellers
erin brockovich
has been hoping for
splashy
the pitfalls you 'd expect in such a potentially sudsy set-up
some flawed but rather unexceptional women , emerging with a fine character study that 's short on plot but rich in the tiny revelations of real life
suspenseful enough for older kids but not
a tribute
comedy troupe broken lizard 's first movie
no wit , only
kline 's superbly nuanced performance
it 's a sad , sick sight
has warmth , wit and interesting characters compassionately portrayed
's a satisfying summer blockbuster and worth a look
of changing taste and attitude
thoughtful examination
it 's easy to be cynical about documentaries in which underdogs beat the odds and the human spirit triumphs
, this is the ultimate movie experience
of other feel-good fiascos like antwone fisher or the emperor 's club any time
gives his best screen performance
'' is an intelligent flick that examines many different ideas from happiness to guilt in an intriguing bit of storytelling .
because reno
prep-school
warm , inviting , and
have come to a point in society
the casual moviegoer who might be lured in by julia roberts
best actor
return to never land may be another shameless attempt by disney to rake in dough from baby boomer families , but it 's not half-bad .
conspiracy
amusement
occasional
a screenplay more
polanski 's film
a gut
revolutionary
into light reading
the explosion
different -lrb- and better -rrb-
sulky teen drama
badly edited , often awkwardly directed and suffers from the addition of a wholly unnecessary pre-credit sequence designed to give some of the characters a ` back story
of having been immersed in a foreign culture only to find that human nature is pretty much the same all over
we westerners
badly
the difference between this
, `` dead circus performer '' funny
're ` they '
psychological fare
it familiar and insufficiently cathartic
will keep them guessing
some problems
dangerous , secretly unhinged guy
your own mystery science theatre 3000 tribute
the case for a strong education and good teachers being more valuable in the way they help increase an average student 's self-esteem , and not strictly in the knowledge imparted
are so hyped up that a curious sense of menace informs everything .
go for la salle 's performance , and make do as best you can with a stuttering script .
countless
those young whippersnappers making moving pictures today
the ` laughing with
that made a walk to remember a niche hit
's refreshing to see a romance this smart .
convincing about the quiet american
resonant film since the killer
to a superior crime movie
lift the movie above its playwriting 101 premise
a feeble tootsie knockoff .
the feat with aplomb
the update is dreary and sluggish .
gets too cloying
good camp
toilet seat
alien
for realizing that you 've spent the past 20 minutes looking at your watch and waiting for frida to just die already
distillation
the first place
in the story of matthew shepard
if you 're looking for something new and hoping for something entertaining
maudlin or
woefully
one of those
a well-put-together piece of urban satire .
onion
banal and
brilliant performances
cute alien creature
awarded mythic status
to get excited about on this dvd
french cinema at its best
an all-time low for kevin costner
had actually done
broken
best-sustained ideas
the stories are quietly moving .
between bizarre comedy and pallid horror
eat up these veggies
blacken that organ with cold vengefulness
's why sex and lucia is so alluring
interesting concept
that place , that time
tear-jerking demands
an uncomfortable experience , but one as brave and challenging as you could possibly expect these days from american cinema .
deeds
young hanks and fisk , who vaguely resemble their celebrity parents ,
taylor 's doorstep
an earnest study
peculiar and
loathe
a tired one
war-torn croatia
while no art grows from a vacuum
of this well-meaning , beautifully produced film that sacrifices its promise for a high-powered star pedigree
though many of the actors throw off a spark or two when they first appear , they ca n't generate enough heat in this cold vacuum of a comedy to start a reaction .
train of a film
in sap
its extremely languorous rhythms ,
witty expose
at any cost
, she 's really done it this time .
rare docs
daily
lightweight escapist film
and sugary little half-hour
to do most of the work
most of his budget
a lovely film ...
a total washout
placed on any list of favorites
troubled and determined
a road-trip drama with too many wrong turns
frighteningly fascinating contradiction
something about how lame it is to try and evade your responsibilities
if the film 's vision of sport as a secular religion is a bit cloying
wit , humor and snappy dialogue
of sad in the middle of hopeful
plenty of glimpses at existing photos
horrors !
amusements
beyond reality
knight
is different from others in its genre in that it is does not rely on dumb gags , anatomical humor , or character cliches
of the most creative , energetic and original comedies to hit the screen in years
wonderful tale
less funny than it should be and
like shave ice without the topping , this cinematic snow cone is as innocuous as it is flavorless .
's a smart , funny look at an arcane area of popular culture
who wants many things in life , but fears she 'll become her mother before she gets to fulfill her dreams
lose their luster
both a grand tour through 300 hundred years of russian cultural identity and a stunning technical achievement .
be , by its art and heart , a necessary one
in the rush of slapstick thoroughfare
ayala
offering fine acting moments and
that 's critic-proof , simply because it aims so low
no trouble
indulgence .
you 'll need a stronger stomach than us .
turns that occasionally fortify this turgid fable
moody male hustler
find
if you can
thought-provoking new york fest
leaves you giddy
the right bands for the playlist
moments of spontaneous intimacy
curmudgeon
though jackson does n't always succeed in integrating the characters in the foreground into the extraordinarily rich landscape , it must be said that he is an imaginative filmmaker who can see the forest for the trees .
the exuberant openness
that has something to say
with a screenplay to die for
those who just want the ball and chain
directed , grown-up film
a low-budget hybrid of scarface or
more appropriate location to store it
or not ram dass
warm , inviting
in the face
almost makes this movie worth seeing
this mild-mannered farce ,
of hibernation
much colorful eye candy , including the spectacle of gere in his dancing shoes ,
other words , about as bad a film
per view dollar
if you 've the patience , there are great rewards here .
a sentimental hybrid
every
ms. hutchins
linking the massacre
races
to old movies , when you could just rent those movies instead , let alone seek out a respectable new one
elbowed aside by one-liners
tragic coming-of-age saga
lucks out with chaplin and kidman , who are capable of anteing up some movie star charisma when they need it to sell us on this twisted love story , but who can also negotiate the movie 's darker turns
stylish
's too long and unfocused .
than it needs to
amy and matthew have a bit of a phony relationship , but the film works in spite of it .
is a monumental achievement in practically every facet of inept filmmaking
a sketchy work-in-progress that was inexplicably rushed to the megaplexes before its time
jolie 's hideous yellow
de palma spent an hour setting a fancy table and then served up kraft macaroni and cheese
familiar with bombay
, do we have that same option to slap her creators because they 're clueless and inept ?
derives its moment of most convincing emotional gravity from a scene where santa gives gifts to grownups
back and forth
infuses hubert with a mixture of deadpan cool , wry humor and just the measure of tenderness required to give this comic slugfest some heart
the film for you
best advice
funny enough to justify the embarrassment of bringing a barf bag to the moviehouse
that we feel as if we 're seeing something purer than the real thing
the road , where the thematic ironies are too obvious and the sexual politics too smug
flowering
parker and co-writer catherine di napoli are faithful to melville 's plotline , they and a fully engaged supporting cast ... have made the old boy 's characters more quick-witted than any english lit
disposible
foreign influences
are a little too obvious , but restrained and subtle storytelling
branagh 's
surprise us with plot twists
this movie has a strong message about never giving up on a loved one , but it 's not an easy movie to watch and will probably disturb many who see it .
is its content , look , and style
other than its one good idea
edward burns '
unlikely we 'll see a better thriller this year
it is almost guaranteed that even the stuffiest cinema goers will laugh their \*\*\* off for an hour-and-a-half
dogs who are smarter than him
allows a gawky actor like spall -- who could too easily become comic relief in any other film --
are the performances .
runs for 170
of a man 's body
seen before , and yet completely familiar
shrill and soporific , and because
too long has ignored
voice is rather unexceptional
is more concerned with the entire period of history
as a character study is the fact that the story is told from paul 's perspective
sophisticated and unsentimental treatment
woven of romance , dancing , singing , and unforgettable characters
ice cube is n't quite out of ripe screwball ideas , but
although it includes a fair share of dumb drug jokes and predictable slapstick , `` orange county '' is far funnier than it would seem to have any right to be .
hitting below the belt
it never plays as dramatic even when dramatic things happen to people .
engaging and intimate first feature
the film 's gamble to occasionally break up the live-action scenes with animated sequences
people sit and stare and turn away from one another instead of talking and it 's all about the silences and if you 're into that , have at it
wig
in his u.s. debut , mr. schnitzler proves himself a deft pace master and stylist .
is hard to dismiss -- moody , thoughtful , and lit by flashes of mordant humor
a little too obvious , but restrained and subtle storytelling
work from start
here 's a fun one .
the overall fabric is hypnotic
reminiscent of alfred hitchcock 's thrillers , most of the scary parts in ` signs '
tedious
one of those movies
jfk conspiracy nuts
hitman films
nice rhythm
-lrb- sports -rrb- admirable energy , full-bodied characterizations and narrative urgency .
1989 paradiso
ran
late-twenty-somethings
bleed it almost completely dry of humor , verve and fun
killing time
'' is a big time stinker .
moves his setting
repellent to fully endear itself to american art house audiences ,
if indeed there is one
its hackneyed and meanspirited storyline
sneering
an inelegant combination
been right at home as a nifty plot line in steven soderbergh 's traffic fails to arrive at any satisfying destination
by current world events
uncluttered , resonant gem
sent back
come down
applauded for finding a new angle on a tireless story
rival the filmmaker 's period pieces
squanders as much as it gives out .
plate
ame
astonish
have been much better
isolated moments
one of two things
for whom the yearning for passion spells discontent
the fifth trek flick
please
their heads were
sinks further and further into comedy futility .
disingenuous to call reno a great film
in some of those
in the end , the weight of water comes to resemble the kind of soft-core twaddle you 'd expect to see on showtime 's ` red shoe diaries . '
lyrical variations
the high-buffed gloss and
, sidesplitting
tells a sweet , charming tale of intergalactic friendship
proper respect
a zombie movie in every sense of the word -- mindless , lifeless , meandering , loud , painful , obnoxious .
the 1991 dog rover
paints an absurdly simplistic picture
screenwriting award
overrides what little we learn along the way about vicarious redemption .
the inclination to make the most sincere and artful movie in which adam sandler will probably ever appear
radical action
's very beavis and butthead , yet
a series of bible parables and not an actual story
informative , intriguing , observant ,
like the old disease-of-the-week small-screen melodramas .
significant
have nothing on these guys when it comes to scandals
beguiling
what the video medium could use more of : spirit , perception , conviction
figure the power-lunchers do n't care to understand , either
the essence
will be from unintentional giggles -- several of them
so much as it is nit-picky about the hypocrisies of our time
where few non-porn films venture
does , in fact , still happen in america
laissez
like a teenybopper ed wood film , replete with the pubescent scandalous innuendo and the high-strung but flaccid drama
it puts washington , as honest working man john q. archibald , on a pedestal , then keeps lifting the pedestal higher .
the all-time great apocalypse movies
that is all the more remarkable because it
the last scenes
is mostly admirable
may fall fast asleep .
i 'd care to count
flat and uncreative
visually atrocious , and often downright creepy
such an engrossing story
knows how to inflate the mundane into the scarifying
been such a bad day
a reprieve
arliss howard 's ambitious , moving , and adventurous directorial debut
particularly joyless
historical canvas
to get at something
takes great pleasure in watching the resourceful molly stay a step ahead of her pursuers .
have worked so much better dealing in only one reality
comes across , rather unintentionally , as hip-hop scooby-doo
dodges and turns
one key problem with these ardently christian storylines
loop
brightly
liven things
moderately successful but not completely satisfying
appeared in one forum or another
it is refreshingly undogmatic about its characters .
the need to stay in touch with your own skin , at 18 or 80
she is kahlo
that you feel like running out screaming
big corner office
considering that baird is a former film editor , the movie is rather choppy .
... only bond can save us from the latest eccentric , super-wealthy megalomaniac bent on world domination and destruction .
-- that the ` true story ' by which all the queen 's men is allegedly `` inspired '' was a lot funnier and more deftly enacted than what 's been cobbled together onscreen .
sink the movie .
strokes your cheeks
the movie dragged on
expect -- but nothing more
is quite a vision
is ultimately rather silly and overwrought ,
are jarring and
proverbial paint
of insouciance embedded in the sexy demise of james dean
the movie 's seams may show ... but
though frida is easier to swallow than julie taymor 's preposterous titus , the eye candy here lacks considerable brio .
to a tight , brisk 85-minute screwball thriller
tasty performance
undergraduate doubling subtexts and
it 'll be at the dollar theatres by the time christmas rolls around
of those conversations
conjuring up
a sensitive young girl through a series of foster homes
it is hard to conceive anyone else in their roles .
excellent performances
be a no-brainer
all that ;
with outtakes in which most of the characters forget their lines and just utter ` uhhh , ' which is better than most of the writing in the movie
moviemaking if you 're in a slap-happy mood
is less a documentary and more propaganda by way of a valentine sealed with a kiss .
be quirky and funny that the strain is all too evident
, after-hours loopiness
of love 's brief moment
as easy to be bored by as your abc 's
doing its usual worst
what at heart is a sweet little girl
with untalented people
douglas mcgrath 's nicholas nickleby
has the thrown-together feel of a summer-camp talent show : hastily written , underrehearsed , arbitrarily plotted
and jagjit singh
action
of evil
mini
before his death
lobbyists
of the man and the code
's the movie here ?
it is a respectable sequel
complex international terrorism is
a vivid , thoughtful , unapologetically raw coming-of-age tale
seth green
maybe there 's a metaphor here ,
will marvel at the sometimes murky , always brooding look of i am trying to break your heart
stars schticky chris rock and stolid anthony hopkins , who seem barely in the same movie .
hip hop beat
exit the theater
its script and execution
its blood-drenched stephen norrington-directed predecessor
admitted
seen city
the thousands of indians
social critique
the greatest musicians of all time
there 's no clear picture of who killed bob crane .
of the computer industry
unassuming
asia
course the point
the characters are interesting and the relationship between yosuke and saeko is worth watching as it develops , but there 's not enough to the story to fill two hours .
negligible
if you can swallow its absurdities and crudities lagaan really is enormously good fun .
the inevitable double - and triple-crosses arise ,
will wear thin on all
to be the best espionage picture to come out in weeks
zings along with vibrance and warmth .
most unpleasant things
all the right parts
derivative elements into something that is often quite rich and exciting , and
penetrating glimpse
that kind
like silence
expense
our close ties
too
largely devoid
the unlikely story of sarah and harrison
light , fun cheese puff
's the prince of egypt from 1998 .
movies like ghost ship will be used as analgesic balm for overstimulated minds .
combined with indoctrinated prejudice
it 's supposed to be a romantic comedy - it suffers from too much norma rae and not enough pretty woman .
is a more fascinating look at the future than `` bladerunner '' and one of the most high-concept sci fi adventures attempted for the screen .
blake
is truth here
injects freshness and spirit into the romantic comedy genre , which has been held hostage by generic scripts that seek to remake sleepless in seattle again and again
your tensions
introduction
a monster
forgiven for realizing that you 've spent the past 20 minutes looking at your watch and waiting for frida to just die already
glib but bouncy
plainly
imaginable
an artist who is simply tired -- of fighting the same fights , of putting the weight of the world on his shoulders ,
into the service of a limpid and conventional historical fiction
scummy
all that heaven allows
have a problem .
escapism and social commentary
foreign
without resorting to camp or parody , haynes -lrb- like sirk , but differently -rrb- has transformed the rhetoric of hollywood melodrama into something provocative , rich , and strange .
molina
willing to succumb
its unsettling force
adam sandler assault and possibly the worst film
directed the film from the back of a taxicab
lizard
women from venus
prelude
dramatically involving
hollywood comedies
decided lack of spontaneity in its execution and a dearth of real poignancy
an overexposed waste
plenty of action and almost no substance
naturally funny
diplomacy
the most purely enjoyable and satisfying evenings
grant 's two best films
-lrb- `` safe conduct '' -rrb-
looks and feels tired
the time
mean it 's good enough for our girls
sharply
' films
of china 's sixth generation of film makers
feels somewhat unfinished
me no lika da accents so good
first half-hour
in knowing any of them personally
rescue adrian lyne 's unfaithful from its sleazy moralizing
-- from the writing and direction to the soggy performances --
a film living far too much in its own head
is as serious as a pink slip
you end up simply admiring this bit or that , this performance or that .
as in the film 's verbal pokes at everything from the likes of miramax chief
without any more substance
highly entertaining
might be best forgotten
sharp edges and
one that 's been told by countless filmmakers about italian - , chinese - , irish - , latin -
leaves a positive impression
whether or not you 're enlightened by any of derrida 's lectures on `` the other '' and `` the self , '' derrida is an undeniably fascinating and playful fellow .
so breezy
the darkest variety
outrageously
typical late-twenty-somethings natter
oliver far more interesting
-lrb- reaches -rrb-
both her subject matter
first time
as if even the filmmakers did n't know what kind of movie they were making
truth or consequences , n.m. ' or
that more wo n't get an opportunity to embrace small , sweet ` evelyn
have used a little trimming
classic movie franchise
of easy answers
his directorial touch is neither light nor magical enough to bring off this kind of whimsy .
hollywood has crafted a solid formula for successful animated movies ,
unbearably dull
proved too difficult a text to ` lick , ' despite the efforts of a first-rate cast
despite a few whopping shootouts
inexplicably wearing a kilt and carrying a bag of golf clubs over one shoulder
a convincing case for the relevance of these two 20th-century footnotes
dabbles
how about starting with a more original story instead of just slapping extreme humor and gross-out gags on top of the same old crap ?
-lrb- and educational
excess layers
sleeper movie
like woo 's a p.o.w.
to have developed some taste
there 's plenty to enjoy -- in no small part thanks to lau .
the kind of parent who enjoys intentionally introducing your kids to films which will cause loads of irreparable damage that years and years of costly analysis could never fix
engendering
an encouraging new direction for la salle
to pamela 's emotional roller coaster life
liked this film a lot
the harder that liman tries to squeeze his story
kept looking for the last exit from brooklyn
these two actors play
faith and madness
are sometimes inexpressive
is life affirming
its screenplay serves as auto-critique , and its clumsiness as its own most damning censure .
every one of its points
-lrb- shyamalan -rrb- continues to cut a swathe through mainstream hollywood , while retaining an integrity and refusing to compromise his vision .
children of the century ,
british cast
takes a clunky tv-movie approach to detailing a chapter in the life of the celebrated irish playwright , poet and drinker
like a poor man 's
, esther kahn is unusual but unfortunately also irritating .
to watch -- but
kieslowski 's work
her third feature will be something to behold
wholesome and
huppert scheming , with her small , intelligent eyes
joint promotion
at religious fanatics -- or backyard sheds -- the same way
does n't have sufficient heft to justify its two-hour running time
somewhere in the middle , the film compels , as demme experiments he harvests a few movie moment gems , but the field of roughage dominates
it 's badder than bad .
its origins in an anne rice novel dictate
, credible compassion
angel presents events partly from the perspective of aurelie and christelle , and infuses the film with the sensibility of a particularly nightmarish fairytale .
the players
softheaded
despite a definitely distinctive screen presence , just is n't able to muster for a movie that , its title notwithstanding , should have been a lot nastier if it wanted to fully capitalize on its lead 's specific gifts
worthless
delivers the sexy razzle-dazzle that everyone , especially movie musical fans , has been hoping for .
mild hallucinogenic buzz
the very history
to camouflage how bad his movie is
would n't have the guts to make .
rings true
any intrigue
characters , some fictional , some
in castles
`` ballistic '' worth
rapidly changing
the urban landscapes
korea 's
that it begs to be parodied
is good , except its timing .
first computer-generated feature cartoon
how long
to whether you 've seen pornography or documentary
a smart , sassy and exceptionally charming romantic comedy .
brings to mind images of a violent battlefield action picture
about him
wo n't get an opportunity to embrace small , sweet ` evelyn
a hip comedy
done with us
is unwavering and arresting
its handful of redeeming features
call this one
the characters inhabit that special annex of hell where adults behave like kids , children behave like adults and everyone
its questionable satirical ambivalence
concerned with overall feelings , broader ideas , and open-ended questions than concrete story and definitive answers
its premise is smart ,
to be quirky at moments
sustain its initial promise
any way of gripping
are powerful and moving without stooping to base melodrama
may be a flawed film
lumps of coal
the path ice age follows most closely , though , is the one established by warner bros. giant chuck jones , who died a matter of weeks before the movie 's release .
atmosphere of the post-war art world
for the kiddies
fresh-faced , big-hearted and frequently
his subject
it won -- and wins still
one teenager 's uncomfortable class resentment and
that is , more often then not , difficult and sad
is travis bickle
pedigree , mongrel pep
still , not every low-budget movie must be quirky or bleak , and a happy ending is no cinematic sin .
the lessons
polanski
resonant work
today
the only upside to all of this unpleasantness
to the most crucial lip-reading sequence
plaintiveness
taking the sometimes improbable story and
uninspired , and peopled mainly by characters so unsympathetic that you 're left with a sour taste in your mouth
like medicine
sustenance
, those who do will have found a cult favorite to enjoy for a lifetime .
much has been written about those years when the psychedelic '60s grooved over into the gay '70s
extraordinary poignancy
like the excruciating end of days
snoots will no doubt rally to its cause , trotting out threadbare standbys like ` masterpiece ' and ` triumph ' and all that malarkey , but rarely does an established filmmaker so ardently waste viewers ' time with a gobbler like this .
racist humour
new converts
in something that does n't feel like a half-baked stand-up routine
trades run-of-the-mill revulsion for extreme unease .
full of holes that will be obvious even to those who are n't looking for them
even caught the gum stuck under my seat trying to sneak out of the theater
quick-cuts , -lrb- very -rrb-
of survival wrapped in the heart-pounding suspense of a stylish psychological thriller
resides
the level of acting
shear
thick clouds
undermining the movie 's reality and
does n't use -lrb- monsoon wedding -rrb- to lament the loss of culture .
in a big corner office in hell , satan is throwing up his hands in surrender , is firing his r&d people , and has decided he will just screen the master of disguise 24\/7 .
of urgency , which , for a film that takes nearly three hours to unspool , is both funny and irritating
bogdanovich taps
dead poets society and good will hunting
disappointed by a movie in a long time
the large cast is solid
a dramatic comedy as pleasantly dishonest and pat as any hollywood fluff .
the pocket monster movie franchise
that it churns up not one but two flagrantly fake thunderstorms to underscore the action
racism
is just another day of brit cinema
's a testament to the film 's considerable charm that it succeeds in entertaining , despite playing out like a feature-length sitcom replete with stereotypical familial quandaries
a veggie tales movie
astonish and
creepy-crawly bug things that live only in the darkness
essentially ruined
, subtle
liberating ability
girls , right down the reality drain
, we need agile performers
makes vincent tick , but perhaps any definitive explanation for it would have felt like a cheat
commands interest almost solely as an exercise in gorgeous visuals .
there are problems with this film that even 3 oscar winners ca n't overcome , but
no clear picture of who killed bob crane
ensnare
joyous , turbulent self-discovery
of glamour and sleaze
psychedelic devices , special effects and backgrounds , ` spy kids 2
into question
died a matter of weeks
movie sputters
is that rare combination of bad writing , bad direction and bad acting -- the trifecta of badness .
of the more serious-minded concerns of other year-end movies
can be said about stealing harvard
one of the year 's best films , featuring an oscar-worthy performance by julianne moore .
other , better crime movies
that parade
side snap
assured , glossy and
of delicate interpersonal
become comparatively sane and healthy
major director
tells this very compelling tale with little fuss or noise
be as bored
troll the cult section of your local video store for the real deal .
whether these ambitions , laudable in themselves , justify a theatrical simulation of the death camp of auschwitz ii-birkenau
its old-hat set-up and predictable plot
takes your breath away
hit theaters since beauty and the beast 11 years ago
she 'll become her mother before she gets to fulfill her dreams
chomp on jumbo ants , pull an arrow out of his back ,
, wildly gruesome
aware of their not-being
stayed there
quite pointedly
the movie is n't painfully bad , something to be ` fully experienced ' ;
investment
succeeded
finds a consistent tone and lacks bite , degenerating into a pious , preachy soap opera
remember back when thrillers actually thrilled ?
producing that most frightening of all movies -- a mediocre horror film too bad to be good and too good to be bad
does somehow manage to get you under its spell .
any of the cultural intrigue
a lumbering load
a literary detective story is still a detective story and
surface-obsession
all about anakin ... and
anniversary
into a believable mother\/daughter pair
terrible , banal dialogue ; convenient , hole-ridden plotting
if uneven ,
will never
that are repeatedly undercut by the brutality of the jokes , most at women 's expense
helmer
, pandering palaver
tense , terrific , sweaty-palmed fun .
us intriguing glimpses of the insights gleaned from a lifetime of spiritual inquiry
a setup , delivery and payoff
jonathan parker 's bartleby should have been the be-all-end-all of the modern-office anomie films .
phenomena
while thurman and lewis give what can easily be considered career-best performances
a smart , romantic drama
for all of its insights into the dream world of teen life , and its electronic expression through cyber culture
conan the barbarian
the trashy teen-sleaze equivalent of showgirls .
emotional ghosts of a freshly painted rembrandt
comedian
than it is to sit through
enthusiastic about something and then
a riveting documentary .
all the longing , anguish and ache
the performances of real-life spouses seldahl and wollter
of those rare films that seems as though it was written for no one , but somehow
magnetic
-lrb- lin chung 's -rrb- voice is rather unexceptional , even irritating -lrb- at least to this western ear -rrb- , making it awfully hard to buy the impetus for the complicated love triangle that develops between the three central characters .
already relayed by superb
through the looking glass and into zombie-land '
are familiar with , and
you 're up for that sort of thing
itself , a playful spirit and a game cast
a science-fiction horror film
the intermezzo strain
lurking around the corner
're told something creepy and vague is in the works
the love of a good woman
the most savory and hilarious guilty pleasure of many a recent movie season
a good-hearted ensemble comedy with a variety of quirky characters and an engaging story
's best about
a professional screenwriter
used soap
did in analyze this , not even joe viterelli
disappointing in comparison to other recent war movies
on the popularity of vin diesel , seth green and barry pepper
does n't exactly reveal what makes vincent tick , but perhaps any definitive explanation for it would have felt like a cheat .
the yearning for passion
eat up like so much gelati
have once again entered the bizarre realm where director adrian lyne holds sway , where all relationships are simultaneously broadly metaphorical , oddly abstract , and excruciatingly literal .
for granted in most films are mishandled here
, fleeting brew
the cosby-seinfeld encounter alone confirms the serious weight behind this superficially loose , larky documentary .
there is n't one moment in the film that surprises or delights .
if only
it 's a brazenly misguided project
hostage
vietnam war combat movie
saccharine thrust
with every cinematic tool well under his control
of good acting
has generated
, heady jumble
could have -- should have -- been allowed to stand on their own
how can you
's all surprisingly predictable
campus depravity
needed .
devastating documentary on two maladjusted teens in a downward narcotized spiral .
into director patricio guzman 's camera
for children 's home video
about passion
the journey
to pieces
flatulence gags
he 's well worth spending some time with
take rob schneider and have him switch bodies with a funny person
of the mid - '90s
mira nair 's film
tennessee williams by way of oprah 's book club
better still
lovely
long on
miscast leads , banal dialogue and an absurdly overblown climax
biblical
swill .
may marginally
a bit of heart
are the flamboyant mannerisms that are the trademark of several of his performances .
asked
your head
to retrieve her husband
feel a nagging sense of deja vu
its target audience talked all the way through it
-lrb- the kid 's -rrb- just too bratty for sympathy
to balance all the formulaic equations in the long-winded heist comedy who is cletis tout ?
often lethally dull
a step in the right direction
this bit or that , this performance or that
reveal nothing about who he is or who he was before
a little uneven to be the cat 's meow ,
acted ...
been raised above sixth-grade height
with impressive results
the performances of their careers
your seven bucks
conjured up more coming-of-age stories
brazenly
deftly setting off
, out-outrage or out-depress
is the cast , particularly the ya-yas themselves .
it will lessen it
disturbing .
pacing and lack
its generosity and
a portrayal
there 's a certain robustness to this engaging mix of love and bloodletting .
an episode of the tv
colorful new york gang lore
in film
social anthropology
the modern masculine journey
cracker
finch 's
none of this so-called satire has any sting to it , as if woody is afraid of biting the hand that has finally , to some extent , warmed up to him .
ever fit smoothly together
map thematically and stylistically , and
, one the public rarely sees .
65-year-old
its success on a patient viewer
mutates into a gross-out monster movie with effects that are more silly than scary
tight and truthful , full of funny situations and honest observations
kids of any age
there 's none of the happily-ever - after spangle of monsoon wedding in late marriage -- and that 's part of what makes dover kosashvili 's outstanding feature debut so potent .
it could never really have happened this way
the chateau ,
captures all the longing , anguish and ache , the confusing sexual messages and the wish to be a part of that elusive adult world .
reassembled from the cutting-room floor of any given daytime soap
once the expectation of laughter has been quashed by whatever obscenity is at hand , even the funniest idea is n't funny .
imagine the cleanflicks version of ` love story , ' with ali macgraw 's profanities replaced by romance-novel platitudes .
tykwer 's surface flash is n't just a poor fit with kieslowski 's lyrical pessimism
the shadow side
begs
stands as one of the year 's most intriguing movie experiences , letting its imagery speak for it while it forces you to ponder anew what a movie can be .
were not on hand
those folks
history
she 's never seen speaking on stage
there has been a string of ensemble cast romances recently ... but peter mattei 's love in the time of money sets itself apart by forming a chain of relationships that come full circle to end on a positive -lrb- if tragic -rrb- note
stomach-knotting
servicable world war ii drama
as it is instructive
resemble the kind of soft-core twaddle you 'd expect to see on showtime 's ` red shoe diaries
the story 's more cerebral , and likable , plot elements
decided to let crocodile hunter steve irwin do what he does best , and fashion a story around him
a recording of conversations at the wal-mart checkout line
those rare remakes
few pieces
these people 's
german jewish refugees
tiresome nature
eternity
about half of them are funny , a few are sexy and
it promised it would be
nakata did it better
to win a wide summer audience through word-of-mouth reviews
war 's
settles in and becomes compulsively watchable in a guilty-pleasure , daytime-drama sort of fashion .
a refreshingly realistic , affectation-free coming-of-age tale .
the screenwriter responsible for one of the worst movies of one year
guts
's brilliant `
macho action conventions assert themselves
welcomes
more poignant by the incessant use of cell phones
does full honor
enigma
pertinent
, time out is a discreet moan of despair about entrapment in the maze of modern life .
of place and age -- as in , 15 years old
integrated with the story
that keeps dickens evergreen : the exuberant openness with which he expresses our most basic emotions
be iranian-american in 1979
opened between them
quite enough to drag along the dead -lrb- water -rrb- weight of the other
torpedo
as only a document of the worst possibilities of mankind can be
by dustin hoffman that is revelatory
goth-vampire , tortured woe-is-me lifestyle
broadway play
zone '' episode
on confessional
a wry
-- definitely a step in the right direction
delivering a more than satisfactory amount of carnage
go to a picture-perfect beach during sunset
intriguing twist
varying ages in my audience
a taste of what it 's like on the other side of the bra
create a film that 's not merely about kicking undead \*\*\* ,
endear itself to american art house audiences
do n't believe , and
on the humiliation of martin
wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma
entertainingly nasty
the beautiful images and solemn words can not disguise the slack complacency of -lrb- godard 's -rrb- vision , any more than the gorgeous piano and strings on the soundtrack can drown out the tinny self-righteousness of his voice .
the wonderfully lush morvern callar is pure punk existentialism , and ms. ramsay and her co-writer , liana dognini , have dramatized the alan warner novel , which itself felt like an answer to irvine welsh 's book trainspotting .
who fires the winning shot
the back of a taxicab
brief 42 minutes
the first actor to lead a group of talented friends astray
watch people doing unpleasant things to each other and themselves
dangerous and domineering
in almost every single facet of production
a soulful , incisive meditation
brilliant and
her confidence in her material is merited
surprisingly dull
because of its heightened , well-shaped dramas ,
well shot
to incorporate both the horror
a reeses
compass
missed
so crisp and
the cast and crew
resist his enthusiasm
does display greatness
of movie that leaves vague impressions and a nasty aftertaste but little clear memory of its operational mechanics
sharp comedy
final third
the funk brothers
on the big screen
dispassionate
incisive meditation
a full-fledged sex addict
sticking its head up for a breath of fresh air now and then .
the call
raging fire
it 's leaden and predictable , and laughs are lacking
it ca n't be dismissed as mindless
far superior film
entire period
does n't end up being very inspiring or insightful .
deepest
preach
the wife
are as rare as snake foo yung .
with cop flick cliches like an oily arms dealer , squad car pile-ups and the requisite screaming captain
anyone with a passion for cinema , and indeed sex ,
to air on pay cable to offer some modest amusements when one has nothing else to watch
with a romantic comedy plotline straight from the ages , this cinderella story does n't have a single surprise up its sleeve .
dysfunctional family dynamics
are such a companionable couple
to a climax that 's scarcely a surprise by the time
... a bland murder-on-campus yawner .
deserves eric schaeffer
serendipity
that fans and producers descend upon utah each january to ferret out the next great thing
the obstacles of a predictable outcome and a screenplay that glosses over rafael 's evolution
the numerous scenes
unnerving than the sequels
on an emotional level , funnier ,
putting the toilet seat
dream
but the film sits with square conviction and touching good sense on the experience of its women
solace
the obligatory break-ups and hook-ups
plumbed by martin scorsese .
picture .
their contrast
trees
of thematic meat on the bones of queen of the damned
terribly
there 's a sheer unbridled delight in the way the story unfurls ...
$ 1.8
an old `` twilight zone '' episode
of the `` webcast
into the 1970s skateboard revolution
slow-moving police-procedural thriller
deft portrait
overwrought comedy\/drama
i was trying to decide what annoyed me most about god is great ...
the psychedelic '60s grooved over into the gay '70s
horns and
as it is for angelique
hour-and-a-half-long commercial
to be both hugely entertaining and uplifting .
, delivery and payoff
all the dramatic weight of a raindrop
them laugh
that 's opened between them
the mood for love -- very much a hong kong movie
might soon
the working out of the plot almost arbitrary
to film
like a copout
gets way too mushy -- and in a relatively short amount of time
that parker displays in freshening the play
a grinning jack o ' lantern
gives voice to a story that needs to be heard in the sea of holocaust movies
ed wood film
an inhuman monster
the most restless young audience
vintage looney tunes
a verbal duel between two gifted performers
that spans time and reveals meaning
an extended , open-ended poem
personal velocity has a no-frills docu-dogma plainness , yet miller lingers on invisible , nearly psychic nuances , leaping into digressions of memory and desire .
give all three stories life
a gently funny , sweetly adventurous film
questioning the election process
satisfying destination
julianne moore this year
moving and not infrequently breathtaking film
your halloween entertainment
her pale , dark beauty and characteristic warmth
the first 10 minutes
the death of a child
making the right choice
religion that dares to question an ancient faith , and
with dreams , visions
the band performances featured in drumline are red hot ... -lrb- but -rrb- from a mere story point of view , the film 's ice cold
desperately wishing you could change tables
pokepie hat
's not one decent performance from the cast and not one clever line of dialogue
tickled
has made about women since valley of the dolls
wild-and-woolly
has a way of gently swaying back and forth as it cradles its characters , veiling tension beneath otherwise tender movements .
take me back to a time
a crowd-pleaser , but
a moral sense
could n't really figure out how to flesh either out
a younger lad in zen
to make the stones weep -- as shameful as it
explores the seemingly irreconcilable situation between conservative christian parents and their estranged gay and lesbian children .
feel-good territory
like arnold schwarzenegger
victims
he comes across as shallow and glib though not mean-spirited ,
's not enough to the story to fill two hours
an artsploitation movie with too much exploitation and too little art .
stortelling
the period trappings
his surprising discovery
traps audiences in a series of relentlessly nasty situations
leading a double life in an american film only comes to no good , but not here .
treacle from every pore
surrounds herself with a company of strictly a-list players .
openness , particularly the
you can see where big bad love is trying to go , but it never quite gets there .
while somewhat less than it might have been , the film is a good one ,
oomph
would love this
show this movie to reviewers before its opening ,
its metaphors are opaque enough to avoid didacticism , and the film succeeds as an emotionally accessible , almost mystical work .
to their fellow sophisticates
of the fugitive , blade runner , and total recall , only without much energy or tension
dickens ' wonderfully sprawling soap opera
to real life
lampoons
told .
to be going through the motions , beginning with the pale script
shake up the mix
in a shabby script
an already thin story
muddled , repetitive and ragged
sugar '' admirably
the lion king and the film titus
who really ought to be playing villains
's quite diverting nonsense .
loud , painful , obnoxious
waster '
less-than-compelling documentary of a yiddish theater clan .
, shadowy black-and-white
people who sadly are at hostile odds with one another through recklessness and retaliation
pianist
the first question to ask about bad company
governance and hierarchy
than michael jackson on the top floor of a skyscraper
the pun
painful improbability
weird and wonderful
fiction '
some are fascinating and
spanish social workers
real heroism and abject suffering
is n't a retooled genre piece , the tale of a guy and his gun , but an amiably idiosyncratic work .
too easily
are fleshed-out enough to build any interest
are faithful to melville 's plotline ,
spend $ 9 on the same stuff you can get for a buck or so in that greasy little vidgame pit in the theater lobby
will no doubt
impostor is as close as you can get to an imitation movie .
much too conventional -- lots of boring talking heads , etc. -- to do the subject matter justice
a difficult but worthy film that bites off more than it can chew by linking the massacre of armenians
slasher-movie
could be both an asset and a detriment
fails to convince the audience that these brats will ever be anything more than losers .
several survivors ,
blade runner , and total recall ,
when it 's this rich and luscious , who cares ?
huggers
as spent screen series go
in a randall wallace film
a good deal
clumsy and convoluted
pegged
the script boasts some tart tv-insider humor ,
evokes the style and flash of the double-cross that made mamet 's `` house of games '' and last fall 's `` heist '' so much fun
fanatical
satisfied
acceptable , occasionally very enjoyable
downhill as soon as macho action conventions assert themselves
, we only wish we could have spent more time in its world
been written as assembled , frankenstein-like , out of other , marginally better shoot-em-ups
wild-and-woolly , wall-to-wall good time
throughout the movie
in which someone has to be hired to portray richard dawson
's secondary to american psycho
's so inane that it gave me plenty of time to ponder my thanksgiving to-do list
short of a great one
strong and convincing
a reason
's mildly entertaining ,
antwone fisher certainly does the trick of making us care about its protagonist and celebrate his victories but , with few exceptions , it rarely stoops to cheap manipulation or corny conventions to do it .
is truly funny
undertones
have left
from the aristocrats ' perspective
does it
than the results
mcdowell
to do it his own way
more confused , less interesting and
be crossed off the list of ideas for the inevitable future sequels -lrb- hey , do n't shoot the messenger -rrb-
as your typical junkie opera
threatened
most daring , and complicated , performances
to pay if you want to see it
the contours of expectation
a non-narrative feature
lazy tearjerker that gives movies about ordinary folk a bad name
maintains your sympathy for this otherwise challenging soul by letting you share her one-room world for a while
to pay to see it
is well worth seeing
possesses some
is almost an afterthought
those wisecracking mystery science theater 3000 guys
several cliched movie structures : the road movie , the coming-of-age movie , and the teenage sex comedy
a stirring visual sequence
to be made from curling
manipulative and as bland as wonder bread dipped in milk
the two are
kathy bates
are mean giggles and pulchritude
unfolds as one
if the enticing prospect of a lot of nubile young actors in a film about campus depravity did n't fade amid the deliberate , tiresome ugliness
menzel
so stocked with talent
tang
tough to be startled when you 're almost dozing
ayres makes the right choices at every turn
-- a high-tech tux that transforms its wearer into a superman
is high on squaddie banter , low
benefit enormously from the cockettes ' camera craziness -- not
disoriented but occasionally disarming saga
top-notch british actor
this movie worth seeing
anyone truly knowing your identity
huge economic changes
hard-bitten , cynical
eastern
to see if stupid americans will get a kick out of goofy brits with cute accents performing ages-old slapstick and unfunny tricks
entertainment .
could as easily have been called ` under siege 3 : in alcatraz ' ... a cinematic corpse that never springs to life
of man confronting the demons of his own fear and paranoia
the same fights
except that the chelsea hotel today is populated by whiny , pathetic , starving and untalented artistes
a barely tolerable slog
is impossible to find the film anything but appalling , shamelessly manipulative and contrived , and totally lacking in conviction
of the daily
that people have lost the ability to think
j.r.r. tolkien 's middle-earth
in auteil 's less dramatic but equally incisive performance , he 's a charismatic charmer likely to seduce and conquer .
brain twister
any modern action movie
period-piece
self-aggrandizing
the latest eccentric ,
live the mood rather than
jeff 's
late-night
-lrb- nelson 's -rrb- achievement
grating and
swordfights
you go in knowing that
is an act of spiritual faith -- an eloquent , deeply felt meditation on the nature of compassion
vaudeville
is wang 's pacing
has more than a few moments that are insightful enough to be fondly remembered in the endlessly challenging maze of moviegoing .
a stylish but steady , and ultimately very satisfying , piece of character-driven storytelling
blithe
which amounts to much of a story
too crazy with his great-grandson 's movie splitting up in pretty much the same way
may ask
cultural and geographical displacement
carrying off a spot-on scottish burr , duvall -lrb- also a producer -rrb- peels layers from this character that may well not have existed on paper .
polished and vastly entertaining
held my interest precisely
a jet all
this delightful comedy
lamentations
something different
offers a desperately ingratiating performance
to impress
seems too simple and the working out of the plot almost arbitrary
goofiest
something terrible
stay for the credits and see a devastating comic impersonation by dustin hoffman that is revelatory .
reasonably good time
a few of those sticks
charged ,
to the core
fairly judge a film like ringu when you 've seen the remake first
an imaginatively mixed cast
a performance
while tackling serious themes
visually masterful work
be so skeeved out that they 'd need a shower
screaming but yawning
a moving essay about the specter of death , especially suicide
of great charm , generosity and diplomacy
stumble into rules expecting a slice of american pie hijinks starring the kid from dawson 's creek
have potential as a cult film , as it 's too loud to shout insults at the screen
lucratively engaged in the shameless self-caricature of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb- and ` analyze that , ' promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year
denver
's that painful .
film connoisseurs
the shadowy lighting
hoping that the audience will not notice the glaring triteness of the plot device
through the surprisingly somber conclusion
know the band or the album 's songs by heart
could just rent those movies instead , let alone seek out a respectable new one
shafer and co-writer gregory hinton
inhale this gutter romancer 's secondhand material
benjamins '
compassionate spirit
undeniably worthy and devastating
a '70s exploitation picture
good performances and a realistic , non-exploitive approach
gets shut out of the hug cycle .
smoothed over by an overwhelming need to tender inspirational tidings
inimitable diaz
much more
this odd , poetic road movie , spiked by jolts of pop music ,
's a crime movie made by someone who obviously knows nothing about crime
an unusual protagonist -lrb- a kilt-wearing jackson
this one got to me .
once overly old-fashioned
a friendly kick
frequent
better hip-hop clips
parapsychological phenomena and the soulful nuances
succeeds in entertaining
sometimes quite funny
takes its sweet time building to a climax that 's scarcely a surprise by the time
miraculous as its dreamworks makers
right through the ranks of the players -- on-camera and off --
of the ya-ya sisterhood
an impressive roster of stars and direction
a category
bear the laughter
most of the scenes
take on the soullessness of work in the city
an emotional edge
its music or
does n't make for completely empty entertainment
pedestrian , flat drama
manages to bleed it almost completely dry of humor , verve and fun
after seeing the film , i can tell you that there 's no other reason why anyone should bother remembering it .
an appealing couple -- he 's understated and sardonic
one of those conversations
it 's too harsh to work as a piece of storytelling , but as an intellectual exercise -- an unpleasant debate that 's been given the drive of a narrative and that 's been acted out -- the believer is nothing less than a provocative piece of work .
watch on video at home
recount his halloween trip
this prickly indie comedy of manners and misanthropy
gulpilil -rrb-
it 's not going to be everyone 's bag of popcorn , but it definitely gives you something to chew on .
watch witherspoon 's talents wasting away inside unnecessary films like legally blonde and sweet home abomination
to women she knows , and very likely is
those films that aims to confuse
touching , transcendent love story
mr. de niro
as any hollywood fluff
of the writers ' sporadic dips
a video helmer making his feature debut
too many scenes toward the end that should move quickly
wanted a little alien as a friend
the voice
i 'm not exactly sure what this movie thinks it is about .
a gut punch
biting the hand that has finally , to some extent , warmed up to him
nowhere substituting mayhem for suspense
one of those vanity projects
simply too discouraging to let slide
so heartwarmingly
musicals
wending its way
with such clarity
he nonetheless appreciates the art and reveals a music scene that transcends culture and race .
2002 's
pompous and
directed ,
sheridan has settled for a lugubrious romance
going to take you
a wry , affectionate delight
no discernible feeling
, barely there bit of piffle .
general family chaos
half-naked
some extent
still emerges as his most vital work since goodfellas .
sportsmen
constructed than `` memento ''
her process
as happy gilmore or the waterboy
the reaction
it may not be a great piece of filmmaking ,
pass a little over an hour
the testimony of witnesses lends the film a resonant undertone of tragedy
it was only made for teenage boys and wrestling fans
how first-time director kevin donovan managed to find something new to add to the canon of chan
clear and
mounted production exists only to capitalize on hopkins ' inclination to play hannibal lecter again , even though harris has no immediate inclination to provide a fourth book .
caught but the audience gets pure escapism .
is surprisingly refreshing .
try hard
interminably bleak , to say nothing of boring .
line between passion and pretence .
, pa
for all its shoot-outs , fistfights , and car chases
hardly an objective documentary , but it 's great cinematic polemic ...
only masochistic moviegoers
the people in jessica are so recognizable and true that , as in real life , we 're never sure how things will work out .
with british children rediscovering the power of fantasy during wartime
is in his hypermasculine element here , once again able to inject some real vitality and even art into a pulpy concept that , in many other hands would be completely forgettable .
of the south korean cinema
to be consumed and forgotten
tolkien 's
a charm that 's conspicuously missing from the girls ' big-screen blowout
documentary to make the stones weep -- as shameful as it
could pass for a thirteen-year-old 's book report on the totalitarian themes of 1984 and farenheit 451
the new film
the outdated swagger of a shameless ` 70s blaxploitation shuck-and-jive sitcom
in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out
the redeeming feature of chan 's films has always been the action , but the stunts in the tuxedo seem tired and , what 's worse , routine .
a thought-provoking look at how western foreign policy - however well intentioned - can wreak havoc in other cultures .
blind eye
every other carmen
help chicago make the transition from stage to screen with considerable appeal intact .
intrigued by politics of the '70s
for the most part , the film does hold up pretty well .
gruesome
-lrb- as well as a serious debt to the road warrior -rrb-
this movie tries to get the audience to buy just
beautifully animated epic
have taken an small slice of history and opened it up for all of us to understand
an intelligent romantic thriller of a very old-school kind of quality .
no one involved
laughs -- sometimes a chuckle
a one liner as well as anybody
moonlight mile , better judgment
and sven wollter
crooks
cutesy romantic tale
disapproval of justine combined with a tinge of understanding for her actions
the way -- myriad signs , if you will -- that beneath the familiar , funny surface is a far bigger , far more meaningful story than one in which little green men come to earth for harvesting purposes
is just as good , if not better than much of what 's on saturday morning tv especially the pseudo-educational stuff we all ca n't stand
fascination
someone 's crazy french grandfather
to sibling reconciliation with flashes of warmth and gentle humor
that loneliness can make people act weird
boll
darker moments
the word , even if you
big studio
of a reprieve
maggie g. makes an amazing breakthrough in her first starring role and eats up the screen .
freight
got some pretentious eye-rolling moments
their daily activities
, he waters it down , turning grit and vulnerability into light reading
a laughable -- or rather
another clever if pointless excursion
even more reassuring is how its makers actually seem to understand what made allen 's romantic comedies so pertinent and enduring
tries and become expert fighters after a few weeks
the usual tropes
that sneaks up on the viewer , providing an experience that is richer than anticipated
mexican and burns its kahlories with conviction .
going
a hippopotamus ballerina
candid , archly funny and deeply authentic
that i honestly never knew what the hell was coming next
that contains some hefty thematic material on time , death , eternity , and what
a quaint , romanticized rendering .
to shout insults at the screen
a very sincere work
is there a group of more self-absorbed women than the mother and daughters featured in this film
like edward norton in american history x , ryan gosling -lrb- murder by numbers -rrb- delivers a magnetic performance .
leaden and predictable
if it had been only half-an-hour long or a tv special , the humor would have been fast and furious
easily one
, cage manages a degree of casual realism
is that it 's a brazenly misguided project .
mandel holland 's direction is uninspired , and his scripting unsurprising
its strategies and deceptions
both stars
writer\/director vicente aranda
is that it 's a rock-solid little genre picture
the victims of domestic abuse
makes your least favorite james bond movie seem as cleverly plotted as the usual suspects
are far worse
by an overly sillified plot and stop-and-start pacing
crudities
from mel gibson and a brutal 90-minute battle sequence that does everything but issue you a dog-tag and an m-16
for the film 's winning tone
rake
little like a chocolate milk
have been a hoot in a bad-movie way if the laborious pacing and endless exposition had been tightened
one of resources
bullseye
of a fully realized story
who die hideously
the makings
the movie is like a year late for tapping into our reality tv obsession , and even tardier for exploiting the novelty of the `` webcast . ''
unsettling
will anyone who is n't a fangoria subscriber
to gorgeous beaches
overplayed and exaggerated
the dog days
is amateurish
no chemistry
elicits strong performances from his cast
slow for a younger crowd
of those decades-spanning historical epics that strives to be intimate and socially encompassing but fails to do justice to either effort in three hours of screen time
can sound so dull
does n't matter that the film is less than 90 minutes .
one summer film that satisfies
one of the great films about movie love
's already done way too often
unlikable , uninteresting , unfunny , and completely
irresponsible
it 's a good film , but it falls short of its aspiration to be a true ` epic '
you wo n't feel cheated by the high infidelity of unfaithful .
might be called iranian
slash-fest
if tragic -rrb-
my precious new star wars movie
credible and remarkably mature
dwarfs
more good than great but freeman and judd make it work .
all very stylish and beautifully photographed , but far more trouble
for the viewer to doze off for a few minutes or make several runs to the concession stand and\/or restroom and not feel as if he or she has missed anything
a film that will probably please people
indicative of his , if you will , out-of-kilter character
herzog 's -rrb-
is an honestly nice little film that takes us on an examination of young adult life in urban south korea through the hearts and minds of the five principals .
goes by quickly ,
find it uninteresting
in our lives
it 's an unusual , thoughtful bio-drama with a rich subject and some fantastic moments and scenes .
provocateur
mishandled here
overacted
a case in point : doug pray 's scratch .
your holiday concept
-lrb- crystal and de niro -rrb- manage to squeeze out some good laughs but not enough to make this silly con job sing .
seagal , who looks more like danny aiello these days , mumbles his way through the movie .
hand shadows
ice age is the first computer-generated feature cartoon to feel like other movies
no rooting interest
is , by itself , deserving of discussion .
made the full monty a smashing success ...
may or may not
, teeth-gnashing actorliness
it might have held my attention
-- and at times , all
messing with
aspired to
what is told as the truth
spirit is a visual treat , and it takes chances that are bold by studio standards , but it lacks a strong narrative .
can certainly not be emphasized enough
deleted scenes
struck me as unusually and unimpressively fussy and pretentious
robert altman , spike lee ,
sweetest thing
superlative
for intelligibility
on the fact
needing other people
most interesting
paid
like friday in miami
life-affirming moments
no major discoveries ,
marveling at these guys ' superhuman capacity
its stupidity is so relentlessly harmless that it almost wins you over in the end
embalmed
a special kind of movie
most colorful and controversial artists
the 1960s
light the candles
's not to like about a movie with a ` children 's ' song that includes the line ` my stepdad 's not mean , he 's just adjusting ' ?
for the love of a good woman
insightful enough
from a little more dramatic tension and some more editing
admirably ambitious but self-indulgent .
is the one established by warner bros. giant chuck jones , who died a matter of weeks before the movie 's release
not only suspend your disbelief
playing a role of almost bergmanesque intensity ...
ram dass 's latest book
a pleasant , if forgettable , romp of a film .
be when he is not more lucratively engaged in the shameless self-caricature of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb- and ` analyze that , ' promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year
southern blacks
viewing for civics classes and would-be public servants
for dvd
the innocence of holiday cheer
iris
incredible storyline
, and smugly suggests a superior moral tone is more important than filmmaking skill
into the atlantic ocean
shadyac
what sets it apart is the vision that taymor , the avant garde director of broadway 's the lion king and the film titus , brings .
turn away
hyper-real
an adventurous young talent
bottomlessly
heavy subject matter
is just the ticket you need
-lrb- carvey 's -rrb- characters are both overplayed and exaggerated ,
is magnificent
like puppies with broken legs
annoyed me most about god is great
a meatier deeper beginning
star jake gyllenhaal
connect the dots
an ease in front of the camera
wishing ,
truly awful
hated myself in the morning
make this surprisingly decent flick worth a summertime look-see .
fails to gel together
of two girls whose friendship is severely tested by bad luck and their own immaturity
robert harmon 's less-is-more approach delivers real bump-in - the-night chills -- his greatest triumph is keeping the creepy crawlies hidden in the film 's thick shadows .
rare depth
the austin powers films
glorified a term
to be a retro-refitting exercise in campy recall for older fans or a silly , nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick
a general air
of serious athletes
same premise
heal : the welt
page
to our basest desires
of too much kid-vid
as jules verne 's ' 20,000 leagues under the sea ' and the george pal version of h.g. wells ' ` the time machine
marshall keeps the energy humming ,
hitman
latest entry
melodramatic paranormal romance
, charming and quirky
if it were n't such a clever adaptation of the bard 's tragic play
sitting next to you for the ride
sex ironically has little to do with the story , which becomes something about how lame it is to try and evade your responsibilities and that you should never , ever , leave a large dog alone with a toddler .
... an interesting slice of history .
hardass
all your problems go with you
will make you think twice about what might be going on inside each trailer park you drive past -- even if it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster
a good performance
is extremely straight and mind-numbingly stilted , its episodic pacing keeping the film from developing any storytelling flow
the previous film 's
h.g. wells had a time machine and could take a look at his kin 's reworked version
several cliched movie structures : the road movie , the coming-of-age movie
s.
you love it
many conclusive answers in the film
he 'd gone the way of don simpson
cinematic car wreck
hitchcockian suspense
the runaway success
21\/2
as `` mulan '' or `` tarzan
her mother , mai thi kim
challenges perceptions of guilt and innocence , of good guys and bad , and asks us whether a noble end can justify evil means
meanders from gripping to plodding and back
the sundance film festival
hard to quibble with a flick boasting this many genuine cackles
with lots of somber blues and pinks
writing and slack direction
infinitely
14-year-old robert macnaughton
, potent exploration
the film 's strength
starts out mediocre ,
will no doubt rally to its cause , trotting out threadbare standbys like ` masterpiece ' and ` triumph ' and all that malarkey , but rarely does an established filmmaker so ardently waste viewers ' time with a gobbler like this .
often overwrought and at times positively irritating , the film turns into an engrossing thriller almost in spite of itself .
balances both traditional or modern stories together
all the loss we
to work as a piece of storytelling
pedestrian as
dramatized pbs program
throat
distinctly mixed bag
a paranoid and unlikable man
robert rodriguez
characterized by its surface-obsession -- one that typifies the delirium of post , pre , and extant stardom
make you think about existential suffering
the notion of deleting emotion from people
sleek advert
of cool stuff packed into espn 's ultimate x.
fork that rings with cultural , sexual and social discord
run through dark tunnels , fight off various anonymous attackers ,
pronounced monty pythonesque flavor
the roses
i 've never seen or heard anything quite like this film , and
an ironic manifestation
, japanese and hollywood cultures
american scorn
to learn , to grow , to travel
long after this film has ended
weird relative
is a variant of the nincompoop benigni persona
you 're into that
in late marriage
it will warm your heart ,
settles
a biopic
is felt ; not the craven of ' a nightmare on elm street ' or ` the hills have eyes , ' but the sad schlock merchant of ` deadly friend . '
generic as its title
of the manipulative engineering
let slide
the paces
heavy sentiment
man ethos
're not a fan
swims in mediocrity , sticking its head up for a breath of fresh air now and then .
breen 's script
of will
its audience giddy with the delight of discovery
greek writer
twinkly-eyed close-ups and short
the morning
if the plot seems a bit on the skinny side
a delightful little film that revels in its own simplicity , mostly martha will leave you with a smile on your face and a grumble in your stomach .
sweeping , dramatic ,
who becomes fully english
the joy
the movie has a script -lrb- by paul pender -rrb- made of wood , and it 's relentlessly folksy , a procession of stagy set pieces stacked with binary oppositions .
print
mean-spirited and
any of derrida 's
at a slice of counterculture that might be best forgotten
of individuals
are engaged in a romance
a legendary professor and
the very people who are intended to make it shine
the right choices at every turn
anyone and
in hormonal melodrama
spy-savvy siblings
with spirit , purpose and emotionally bruised characters who add up to more than body count
russo
surprisingly sensitive script co-written
with style and empathy
in the worst sense of the expression
the wild thornberrys movie is pleasant enough and the message of our close ties with animals can certainly not be emphasized enough .
when it 's really an exercise in gross romanticization of the delusional personality type
so many bad romances out there
should have been worth cheering as a breakthrough but is devoid of wit and humor .
pre
gorgeous to look at but insufferably tedious and turgid
does a solid job of slowly
the free-wheeling noir spirit of old french cinema
reading your scripts before signing that dotted line
thank me for this
maybe you 'll be lucky , and there 'll be a power outage during your screening so you can get your money back .
the mountain tell
has befallen every other carmen before her
of a woman
does have its charms
more than makes up for in drama , suspense , revenge , and romance
if ayurveda can help us return to a sane regimen of eating , sleeping and stress-reducing contemplation , it is clearly a good thing .
a wildly erratic drama with sequences that make you
middling
also dealt with british children rediscovering the power of fantasy during wartime
motivated more by a desire to match mortarboards with dead poets society and good will hunting than by its own story .
solaris '' is a shapeless inconsequential move relying on the viewer to do most of the work .
both evolve
better-focused than the incomprehensible anne rice novel
usually achieved only by lottery drawing
bullock bubble and hugh goo
be friends
a limerick scrawled in a public restroom
than coke
a work of extraordinary journalism , but
the big screen ,
sorry
what we have here is a load of clams left in the broiling sun for a good three days
is the director 's talent
a revealing alienation
on that segment of the populace that made a walk to remember a niche hit
deceptively casual ode
vivre even as he creates
far from being this generation 's animal house
the movie eventually snaps under the strain of its plot contrivances and its need to reassure .
the unique niche of self-critical , behind-the-scenes navel-gazing kaufman
an enormous amount
, home movie will leave you wanting more , not to mention leaving you with some laughs and a smile on your face .
have finally aged past his prime ...
baby
terrier
after sitting through this sloppy , made-for-movie comedy special , it makes me wonder if lawrence hates criticism so much that he refuses to evaluate his own work .
of the pierce brosnan james bond
fast and
pig
such blatant and sickening product placement
the high-buffed gloss
in small doses
the filmmakers ' post-camp comprehension
like a short stretched out to feature length
atrocious
punch-and-judy
less on forced air
ensure that `` gangs '' is never lethargic
of tolerance
any movies
we were
the filmmakers ' paws , sad to say ,
heavyweights joel silver and robert zemeckis agreed to produce this
jaglom 's films
by the movie 's presentation , which is way too stagy
, despite a fairly slow paced , almost humdrum approach to character development , still manages at least a decent attempt at meaningful cinema
the sulking , moody male hustler in the title role
made me unintentionally famous -- as the queasy-stomached critic who staggered from the theater and blacked out in the lobby .
in total
treacly
were in high school
way imaginable
almost arbitrary
action-packed trash
one of the funnier movies in town .
the fantastic kathy bates
the way of don simpson
defend
though her performance is more interesting -lrb- and funnier -rrb- than his
is a general air of exuberance in all
in world traveler and in his earlier film
hackneyed and meanspirited
a war criminal
does probably as good a job as anyone at bringing off the hopkins\/rock collision of acting styles and onscreen personas
, it 's an observant , unfussily poetic meditation about identity and alienation .
purports to be a hollywood satire but winds up as the kind of film that should be the target of something deeper and more engaging .
loneliness and is n't afraid to provoke introspection in both its characters and its audience .
weak dialogue and biopic
england 's roger mitchell , who handily makes the move from pleasing
employ
there 's an admirable rigor to jimmy 's relentless anger , and to the script 's refusal of a happy ending
, the old mib label stands for milder is n't better .
meter
exalts the marxian dream of honest working folk ,
a fun adventure movie
of the sophomoric and the sublime
the time or
` refreshing
for the characters
their uplift
the movie is silly beyond comprehension , and even if it were n't silly , it would still be beyond comprehension .
reek of a script rewrite designed to garner the film a `` cooler '' pg-13 rating
entirely witless and inane
's too long
chemistry and complex relationship
miller ,
the one bald and
the understated comedic agony
to find that human nature is pretty much the same all over
a lousy script ,
often self-mocking ,
a retooled genre piece , the tale of a guy and
makes the move
it is impossible to think of any film more challenging or depressing than the grey zone
about mothers , daughters and their relationships
full-bodied characterizations
a feel-good movie can still show real heart
american sexual landscape
, it 's all surprisingly predictable .
restate
rhapsodize cynicism , with repetition and languorous slo-mo sequences ,
you reasonably entertained
from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal
very talented but
just one word for you - --
her love depraved leads meet ,
worth a look by those on both sides of the issues , if only for the perspective it offers , one the public rarely sees .
accumulates
and engaging film
a risky venture
is just as much a document about him
pander to our basest desires for payback
puts an exclamation point
at least one
that 's made a difference to nyc inner-city youth
despite the mild hallucinogenic buzz , is of overwhelming waste
traditionally
very root
new trick
did n't mind
willingness to wander into the dark areas of parent-child relationships without flinching
afraid of the bad reviews they thought they 'd earn
artificial and soulless
james bond movie
different from the apple
the projection television screen of a sports bar
apparently , romantic comedy with a fresh point of view just does n't figure in the present hollywood program .
an unlimited amount
via surrealist flourishes
pub scenes
cia
of h.g. wells ' time machine
uphill or
a funny , triumphant , and moving documentary .
inauthentic
that 's about as overbearing and over-the-top as the family it
much of the movie 's charm lies in the utter cuteness of stuart and margolo .
without the vulgarity and with an intelligent , life-affirming script
absolute
they 're simply not funny performers
dead horse
the usual fantasies hollywood produces
ambitious movie
gentle into that good theatre
blithe rebel fantasy
messianic bent
in recent memory
terrific flair
makes the same mistake as the music industry it criticizes , becoming so slick and watered-down it almost loses what made you love it in the first place
the powerful success of read my lips with such provocative material shows why , after only three films , director\/co-writer jacques audiard , though little known in this country , belongs in the very top rank of french filmmakers .
liyan 's backyard
pop
belongs with any viewer forced to watch him try out so many complicated facial expressions
take this film
jeffrey tambor 's performance as the intelligent jazz-playing exterminator is oscar-worthy .
used it
is somehow making its way instead to theaters
a huge gap
the roots
loco
director\/co-writer jacques audiard
mildly sentimental
to endure its extremely languorous rhythms , waiting for happiness
spontaneity in its execution and a dearth of real poignancy
goldie
shares the first two films ' loose-jointed structure
, half-naked women
the dramatic weight
is about as humorous as
the philadelphia story
delightful mix
spouting
mctiernan 's remake may be lighter on its feet
think he was running for office -- or trying to win over a probation officer
kazan
nuance and character dimension
of faith just
generous inclusiveness
bowl
a familiar neighborhood
relatively serious
skip to another review .
for love -- very much a hong kong movie
world events
napoleon 's last years and his surprising discovery of love and humility
one that attempts and often achieves a level of connection and concern
that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
for originality of plot
have n't been thoroughly debated in the media
pat storytelling
into its own
is n't that the picture is unfamiliar , but that it manages to find new avenues of discourse on old problems
background or motivations
indulgence
evoke childish night terrors
emerge as an exquisite motion picture in its own right
sake communal spirit
jean-luc
super-powers
maintain interest
indian musical
a love song
passable enough for a shoot-out in the o.k. court house of life type of flick .
to a chosen few
and your reward will be a thoughtful , emotional movie experience .
but then again , i hate myself most mornings .
on cue
from robert altman , spike lee , the coen brothers and a few others
immigrant 's
with blazing guns , cheatfully filmed martial arts , disintegrating bloodsucker computer effects and jagged camera moves that serve no other purpose than to call attention to themselves
one appreciate silence of the lambs
it has no affect on the kurds , but
otherwise excellent
grew up on scooby
all its plot twists , and
a game cast
fifties teen-gang machismo in a way that borders on rough-trade homo-eroticism .
cheap-looking version of candid camera staged for the marquis de sade set
the middle of sad in the middle of hopeful
52 different versions
sets this romantic comedy apart
not
-lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- better films
has arrived from portugal .
the phenomenal , water-born cinematography
is a deeply unpleasant experience .
sad and rote exercise
makes me wonder if lawrence hates criticism so much that he refuses to evaluate his own work
via kirsten dunst 's remarkable performance , he showcases davies as a young woman of great charm , generosity and diplomacy
dream world
this is a mormon family movie , and a sappy , preachy one at that
next to little insight
it takes a really long , slow and dreary time to dope out what tuck everlasting is about .
are few things more frustrating to a film buff than seeing an otherwise good movie marred beyond redemption by a disastrous ending
of elder bueller 's time out
inappropriate and wildly undeserved
of the longest yard
charmless and vacant
the good girl is a film in which the talent is undeniable
be influenced chiefly by humanity 's greatest shame
tries to be ethereal
own aloof
radioactive hair
adolescent dirty-joke book
a rather brilliant little cult item : a pastiche of children 's entertainment , superhero comics , and japanese animation
if you 're looking for a tale of brits behaving badly , watch snatch again .
is a plodding mess .
self-defeatingly decorous
virtually no understanding of it
intricate , intimate and intelligent
modernizes a.e.w. mason 's story to suit the sensibilities of a young american , a decision that plucks `` the four feathers '' bare
disguise that he 's spiffing up leftovers that are n't so substantial or fresh
two girls whose friendship is severely tested by bad luck and their own immaturity
will be two hours gained
nationalist
the film as entertainment
absolutely unnecessary
about a teacher
wilde 's play
has been marshaled in the service of such a minute idea
see with their own eyes
two strong men
action and
is n't a movie
a decent draft
hours
settle for
the filmmaker would disagree , but ,
make the attraction a movie
money-oriented
involving one
calls
the essayist at work
to say about growing up catholic or , really , anything
this sort of thing to work
, elliptically loops back to where it began .
-lrb- ferrera -rrb-
ingenious
robert john burke as the monster
it will certainly succeed in alienating most viewers
a classic mother\/daughter struggle
folktales
odd and weird .
turned out nearly 21\/2 hours of unfocused , excruciatingly tedious cinema that , half an hour in , starts making water torture seem appealing
cult favorite
the whole affair , true story or not , feels incredibly hokey ...
broad streaks of common sense emerge with unimpeachable clarity
its shape-shifting perils ,
of french cinema
is a rancorous curiosity : a movie without an apparent audience .
is `` ballistic '' worth the price of admission ?
there 's nothing like love to give a movie a b-12 shot , and cq shimmers with it .
scariest
holds you in rapt attention from
of summertime
and self-conscious seams
of race and justice
come close to justifying the hype that surrounded its debut at the sundance film festival two years ago
will never forget
is its energy
i-2-spoofing title sequence
property
`` gory mayhem ''
the obligatory outbursts of flatulence
ensures the film never feels draggy
gets you riled up
movie-making
cedar somewhat defuses this provocative theme by submerging it in a hoary love triangle .
inquisitiveness
all of pootie tang
's lazy for a movie to avoid solving one problem by trying to distract us with the solution to another .
the intentionally low standards of frat-boy humor
characterization matters less than atmosphere
in her first starring role
panic
road trip
, sordid universe
by the piano teacher
courts
by its stars
done , running off the limited chemistry created by ralph fiennes and jennifer lopez
you will have completely forgotten the movie by the time you get back to your car in the parking lot .
it raises
for britney 's latest album
romantic comedy boilerplate from start
justify his exercise
these performers
of imparting knowledge
a joke in the united states
teetering
they took in their work -- and in each other --
a taste for exaggeration
to generate a single threat of suspense
to a story that needs to be heard in the sea of holocaust movies
's the perfect cure for insomnia .
train wreck
an engrossing portrait of uncompromising artists trying to create something original against the backdrop
as well-characterized
derivative plot
that old adage about women being unknowable
oedekerk mugs mercilessly , and
justify a three hour running time
the local flavour with a hugely enjoyable film about changing times , clashing cultures and the pleasures of a well-made pizza
the mayhem in formula 51
a vh1 behind the music special that has something a little more special behind it : music that did n't sell many records but helped change a nation
.
moves
tunisian film
such reflections
i would have liked it much more if harry & tonto never existed
of society
a no-holds-barred cinematic
if it were less densely plotted
who deserve more from a vampire pic than a few shrieky special effects
fun of me
hawaiian shirt
a fresh idea
the movie ultimately relies a bit too heavily on grandstanding , emotional , rocky-like moments ... but it 's such a warm and charming package that you 'll feel too happy to argue much
pastiche winds
sometimes inspiring ,
might not be as palatable as intended .
argentinian thriller
has a great hook , some clever bits and well-drawn , if standard issue , characters , but is still only partly satisfying
any attempts at nuance given by the capable cast
crash
small-town
yes , but also intriguing and honorable ,
rather , pity anyone who sees this mishmash .
a big meal of cliches that the talented cast generally chokes on .
's a quirky , off-beat project .
a delightful entree in the tradition
to take what is essentially a contained family conflict and put it into a much larger historical context
often silly -- and gross -- but it 's rarely as moronic as some campus gross-out films .
its archival prints and film footage
rode the zipper after eating a corn dog and an extra-large cotton candy
childlike dimness
virtually scene for scene
its hawaiian setting , the science-fiction trimmings
sharp as a samurai sword
sandra bullock
romance , tragedy , false dawns , real dawns , comic relief
once again , the intelligence of gay audiences has been grossly underestimated , and a meaty plot and well-developed characters have been sacrificed for skin and flash that barely fizzle .
unexpected flashes
know what will happen after greene 's story ends
charm or
memories and emotions which are anything
humdrum approach
to watch robert deniro belt out `` when you 're a jet
deep inside righteousness
in good measure
klein , charming in comedies like american pie and dead-on in election , delivers one of the saddest action hero performances ever witnessed .
brilliantly played , deeply unsettling experience
is a sweet and modest and ultimately winning story
a formulaic bang-bang , shoot-em-up scene at the conclusion
awards animals the respect they
left well enough alone and just
fun and nimble
movie compendium
's remarkable procession of sweeping pictures that have reinvigorated the romance genre
a lot better if it were , well , more adventurous
i found myself howling more than cringing
build any interest
bad alternative music
diversity and
`` orange county '' is far funnier than it would seem to have any right to be .
funniest and most accurate depiction
stays close to the ground in a spare and simple manner
footing
explosive
little to be learned from watching ` comedian '
plays like a 95-minute commercial for nba properties
are both superb ,
directorial debut .
urban china
like it or not
probes in a light-hearted way the romantic problems of individuals
laugh therapy '
to make the most of a bumper
better than mid-range steven seagal , but not as sharp
most brilliant work
ca n't begin to tell you how tedious , how resolutely unamusing , how thoroughly unrewarding all of this is , and what a reckless squandering of four fine acting talents ...
trouble-in-the-ghetto flicks
you 'd think by now america would have had enough of plucky british eccentrics with hearts of gold .
paints a picture of lives lived in a state of quiet desperation
short in building the drama of lilia 's journey
on their own
certain cues
it follows the blair witch formula for an hour , in which we 're told something creepy and vague is in the works , and then it goes awry in the final 30 minutes
reign of fire
of entertainment that parents love to have their kids
brilliant in this
the screenplay never lets us forget that bourne was once an amoral assassin just like the ones who are pursuing him ...
with regret and , ultimately , finding redemption
within the seas of their personalities
lacey
the performances of pacino , williams , and swank
grub
secretary to fax it
a random series
on the latter
cuts against this natural grain ,
with irony
feel the screenwriter at every moment ` tap , tap , tap ,
is a lumbering , wheezy drag ...
oscar-winning master
is a grating , mannered onscreen presence , which is especially unfortunate in light of the fine work done by most of the rest of her cast .
no one in the audience or the film
wo n't sit still for a sociology lesson
wahlberg
that was inexplicably rushed to the megaplexes before its time
in his autobiographical performance
totally unnecessary
come to the point
the woodman seems to have directly influenced this girl-meets-girl love story , but
the script , the gags , the characters are all direct-to-video stuff , and
mr. deeds is , as comedy goes , very silly
war flick
prone to indignation
i am baffled by jason x.
this date-night diversion will definitely win some hearts
of the most purely enjoyable and satisfying evenings at the movies i 've had in a while
is thinking that we needed sweeping , dramatic , hollywood moments to keep us
sanctimonious , self-righteous and so eager
look so appealing on third or fourth viewing
trying to figure out the rules of the country bear universe -- when are bears bears and when are they like humans , only hairier -- would tax einstein 's brain .
too heady for children , and too preachy
, like mike shoots and scores , doing its namesake proud
tainted
santa claus
short-story
hanging
what makes salton sea surprisingly engrossing is that caruso takes an atypically hypnotic approach to a world that 's often handled in fast-edit , hopped-up fashion .
no surprises
very different from our own
the nicest thing that can be said about stealing harvard -lrb- which might have been called freddy gets molested by a dog -rrb- is that it 's not as obnoxious as tom green 's freddie got fingered .
underdog
's 86 minutes too long
's insecure in lovely and amazing ,
spinning
britney 's cutoffs
in the company 's previous video work
a filmmaker to let this morph into a typical romantic triangle
flourishes and
little-remembered
is it a charming , funny and beautifully crafted import
so-so entertainment .
moral compass
character to avoid the fate that has befallen every other carmen before her
insider movie
like `` girl
both a detective story and a romance
most depressing movie-going experiences
cheering
no matter how you slice it , mark wahlberg and thandie newton are not hepburn and grant , two cinematic icons with chemistry galore .
critic
drink to excess , piss on trees , b.s. one another and
though this saga would be terrific to read about , it is dicey screen material that only a genius should touch .
brought about by his lack of self-awareness
at the level of kids ' television and plot threads
an album
some writer dude , i think his name was , uh , michael zaidan , was supposed to have like written the screenplay or something , but , dude , the only thing that i ever saw that was written down were the zeroes on my paycheck .
bristles with passion and energy
the visual panache ,
good , dry , reliable textbook
the subculture of extreme athletes whose derring-do puts the x into the games
robotic sentiment
there 's something to be said for a studio-produced film that never bothers to hand viewers a suitcase full of easy answers .
unsolved murder
wrong reasons
a guilty pleasure at best , and not worth seeing unless you want to laugh at it
three words :
textbook lives
emphasizes the q in quirky , with mixed results
writer\/director achero manas 's film is schematic and obvious .
it 's a film that 's destined to win a wide summer audience through word-of-mouth reviews and , not far down the line , to find a place among the studio 's animated classics .
uses modern technology to take the viewer inside the wave
, is an overwhelming sadness that feels as if it has made its way into your very bloodstream .
solid success
it begins to drag two-thirds through , when the melodramatic aspects start to overtake the comedy
stayed
quite another
be as simultaneously funny , offbeat and heartwarming
than
undeserving
last 100 years
psychedelic devices , special effects and backgrounds
`` frailty '' starts out like a typical bible killer story , but it turns out to be significantly different -lrb- and better -rrb- than most films with this theme .
of an impish divertissement of themes that interest attal and gainsbourg
awash
pop music
plainness
have preceded it
of acidity
though there 's a clarity of purpose and even-handedness to the film 's direction , the drama feels rigged and sluggish .
denouement
mora 's
if you stick with it
the gifted
imparted
about amy 's cuteness , amy 's career success -lrb- she 's a best-selling writer of self-help books who ca n't help herself -rrb- , and amy 's neuroses when it comes to men .
is smarter and subtler than -lrb- total recall and blade runner -rrb- , although its plot may prove too convoluted for fun-seeking summer audiences
two different movies
a jackie chan movie
trimmed
schmidt 's ,
catches you up in something bigger than yourself
incorporate them into his narrative
give it considerable punch
the young actors , not very experienced , are sometimes inexpressive
for this signpost
with complicated plotting and banal dialogue
the impression
transports
on top of a foundering performance
a feel-good movie that
that have already been through the corporate stand-up-comedy mill
comedy action
engaging characters
the near-fatal mistake of being what the english call ` too clever by half
jackie chan movies
's wise enough to recognize that there are few things in this world more complex -- and , as it turns out , more fragile -- than happiness
social drama
best movie
carrying this wafer-thin movie
fumbled by a lesser filmmaker
as he does
by the actor
the more glaring signs
that feels five hours long
you realize that deep inside righteousness can be found a tough beauty
susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter ,
the distance
the subtlest and most complexly evil uncle ralph
a child 's interest and
the same time
is rote drivel aimed at mom and dad 's wallet
shockers since the evil dead .
the wonder
a trenchant critique
john sayles
closing line
cultures
jane campion might have done ,
meditative and lyrical
tries to pump life into overworked elements from eastwood 's dirty harry period
may ... work as a jaunt down memory lane for teens and young adults who grew up on televised scooby-doo shows or reruns .
be the worst national lampoon film
for genre fans
vintage shirley temple script
to keel over
than it would be in another film
frida kahlo
worldly-wise
necessary to fully exploit the comic elements of the premise , making the proceedings more bizarre than actually amusing
few cute
shum
byplay and bickering
a low-rent retread
a sluggish pace and lack of genuine narrative hem the movie in every bit as much as life hems in the spirits of these young women .
amiss in the world
frenetic , funny , even punny 6
with fewer gags to break the tedium
time go faster
is a kind , unapologetic , sweetheart of a movie
handsomely
what a great way to spend 4 units of your day
an alternate version , but as
pearls
on his life
give themselves a better lot in life than the ones
good old-fashioned adventure
was immensely enjoyable thanks to great performances by both steve buscemi and rosario dawson
being shown on the projection television screen of a sports bar
eat popcorn
-lrb- and funnier
, see scratch for a lesson in scratching , but , most of all , see it for the passion .
about all
before it reaches the level of crudity in the latest austin powers extravaganza
bible stores of the potential for sanctimoniousness , making them meaningful for both kids and church-wary adults
armchair
'd probably turn it off , convinced that you had already seen that movie .
a maker of softheaded metaphysical claptrap
its gender politics , genre thrills or
compete for each others ' affections .
with table manners
will only satisfy the most emotionally malleable of filmgoers .
assured direction and complete lack of modern day irony
may even
getting into too many pointless situations
i suspect this is the kind of production that would have been funnier if the director had released the outtakes theatrically and used the film as a bonus feature on the dvd .
feel the screenwriter at every moment ` tap
pop manifestations
nolan
scratching -lrb- or turntablism -rrb- in particular
the sight of the name bruce willis brings to mind images of a violent battlefield action picture , but the film has a lot more on its mind -- maybe too much .
of alienation
the idea of the white man arriving on foreign shores to show wary natives the true light is abhorrent to you
past year
the cliff-notes
wooden dialogue
up on silver bullets for director neil marshall 's intense freight train of a film . '
once the true impact of the day unfolds , the power of this movie is undeniable .
this forgettable effort
one battle followed by killer cgi effects
offers hope
the way -- myriad signs , if you will --
sleepwalk through vulgarities in a sequel you can refuse .
verges on the amateurish
terrible .
informed
as you watch them clumsily mugging their way through snow dogs ,
a backbone
take rob schneider
on any life of its own
may not always work
a heartfelt conviction
's supposed to be post-feminist breezy
as it is spooky and subtly in love with myth
this is popcorn movie fun with equal doses of action , cheese , ham and cheek -lrb- as well as a serious debt to the road warrior -rrb- ,
boys and wrestling fans
some members
sugar
cinematic poem
of softheaded metaphysical claptrap
dong never pushes for insights beyond the superficial tensions of the dynamic he 's dissecting
spend an hour or two
of cautionary tale
by so fast there 's no time to think about them anyway
from which no interesting concept can escape
bravado --
you 've got to hand it to director george clooney for biting off such a big job the first time out
trashy
director uwe boll and writer robert dean klein fail to generate any interest in an unsympathetic hero caught up in an intricate plot that while cleverly worked out , can not overcome blah characters .
so earnest ,
escape from director mark romanek 's self-conscious scrutiny
now , told by hollywood
the evidence
day-old
of brown 's life
its gaudy hawaiian shirt
yelling
still comes off as a touching , transcendent love story .
incredibly narrow in-joke
becomes long and tedious like a classroom play in a college history course .
... a fascinating curiosity piece -- fascinating , that is , for about ten minutes .
perfectly formed
for a documentary
most in the mind of the killer
revives
been filmed more irresistibly than in ` baran
one big blustery movie
it offers much to absorb and even more to think about after the final frame .
later this year
bad luck
by top-billed star bruce willis
plays out with a dogged and
turns a blind eye
would have easily tipped this film into the `` a '' range , as is
come , already having been recycled more times than i 'd care to count
disturbed genius
value whatsoever
reserved but existential poignancy
of the ideal casting of the masterful british actor ian holm
submerged here , but who the hell cares
the young bette davis
the secrets
foreign shores
has put in service
brawn
funny and human and really pretty damned wonderful
projector 's
stepped
to rote sentimentality
are still
at all clear
el crimen del padre amaro would likely be most effective if used as a tool to rally anti-catholic protestors .
thulani
the way of barris ' motivations
perfunctory conclusion
any passion
exciting and
acquainted
, mannered
a teen movie with a humanistic message
-lrb- haneke -rrb- steers clear of the sensational and offers instead an unflinching and objective look at a decidedly perverse pathology .
spelled
enthronement
tonally uneven
that offers no easy , comfortable resolution
it 's not the worst comedy of the year
to escape their maudlin influence
this odd , poetic road movie , spiked by jolts of pop music , pretty much takes place in morton 's ever-watchful gaze -- and
spiritual anomie
's probably not easy to make such a worthless film ...
a captivating coming-of-age story that may also be the first narrative film to be truly informed by the wireless age .
other levels
is a loose collection of not-so-funny gags , scattered moments of lazy humor
most parents had thought
testament stories
nick davies
texan
no longer has a monopoly on mindless action
is either a more rigid , blair witch-style commitment to its mockumentary format , or a more straightforward , dramatic treatment , with all the grandiosity that that implies
, but also
on its way
they love and make
cold vacuum
in the pile of useless actioners
kathie
the loud and the ludicrous '
any opportunity
including some of its casting
become wearisome
in abc africa
the film oozes craft .
to understand a complex story
your appreciation of it will depend on what experiences you bring to it and what associations you choose to make .
both the physical setting and
overcomes the script 's flaws and envelops the audience in his character 's anguish , anger and frustration
provides an invaluable service
form a string
that the beauty and power of the opera reside primarily in the music itself
more insight
his spiritual survival
director paul cox 's
is a ride , basically the kind of greatest-hits reel that might come with a subscription to espn the magazine .
the original short story
though it inspires some -lrb- out-of-field -rrb- creative thought
may not last 4ever
boasting
or 15 minutes
no , it 's not as single-minded as john carpenter 's original , but it 's sure a lot smarter and more unnerving than the sequels
loves women
outside of its stylish surprises
takes a hat-in-hand approach
drop dead gorgeous was n't enough
of high art
slow , silly and unintentionally
his plea for democracy and civic action laudable
the pitch of his movie , balancing deafening battle scenes with quieter domestic scenes of women back home receiving war department telegrams
than ` magnifique '
feels as flat as the scruffy sands of its titular community
that you should never forget
, but i believe a movie can be mindless without being the peak of all things insipid .
lil ' bow wow
boobs
begins with the name of star wars
drug abuse , infidelity and death are n't usually comedy fare
makes the experience worthwhile
be of interest primarily
with people
unfortunately works with a two star script
the movie has a script -lrb- by paul pender -rrb- made of wood , and it 's relentlessly folksy , a procession of stagy set pieces stacked with binary oppositions
quick-cut
the shining , the thing , and any naked teenagers horror flick
ever made about tattoos .
, we are undeniably touched .
neither is it as smart
the shrill side
unusual but
of the mill sci-fi film with a flimsy ending and lots of hype
to squeeze a few laughs out of the material
skillfully assembled , highly polished and
from start to finish , featuring a fall from grace that still leaves shockwaves
meant to make you think about existential suffering
a well-intentioned effort that 's still too burdened by the actor 's offbeat sensibilities for the earnest emotional core to emerge with any degree of accessibility .
so badly made on every level
the needs of moviegoers for real characters and compelling plots
in auteil 's less dramatic but equally incisive performance
while the story 's undeniably hard to follow , iwai 's gorgeous visuals seduce .
clashing cultures and a clashing mother\/daughter relationship
john pogue
circular
becomes predictably conventional
feel more like a non-stop cry for attention , than an attempt at any kind of satisfying entertainment .
spirited film
spent watching this waste of time
she 's pretty and she can act --
be required viewing for civics classes and would-be public servants alike
slurs
some success with documentaries
discovery channel fans
the screenplay by billy ray and terry george leaves something to be desired .
thinking urgently as the protagonists struggled
'n safe as to often play like a milquetoast movie of the week blown up for the big screen .
as pumpkin
lacking any sense of commitment
is parochial , accessible to a chosen few , standoffish to everyone else , and smugly suggests a superior moral tone is more important than filmmaking skill
pathetic , starving and untalented
you have to give them credit for : the message of the movie
feels like just one more
social status
swooning
could prove to be another man 's garbage
manifesto
worthwhile documentary
began
a consummate actor
watch if you only had a week to live
makes me say the obvious : abandon all hope of a good movie ye who enter here .
edgy
effectiveness
the vistas are sweeping and the acting is far from painful .
into the next generation
does n't necessarily
residents
illusion
gore
entertaining , if somewhat standardized ,
take us by surprise
mayhem
geared toward maximum comfort and familiarity
it has plenty of laughs .
badness that is deuces wild
everyday ironies
saw
this 90-minute postmodern voyage
functions as both a revealing look at the collaborative process and a timely , tongue-in-cheek profile of the corporate circus that is the recording industry in the current climate of mergers and downsizing
have better luck next time
a confusing melange of tones and styles , one moment a romantic trifle and the next a turgid drama
-lrb- adapted by david hare from michael cunningham 's novel -rrb-
the match
is a risky venture that never quite goes where you expect and often surprises you with unexpected comedy .
lots of hype
latest comic set
the eye candy here lacks considerable brio .
involved in the enterprise
like most of jaglom 's films , some of it is honestly affecting , but
suffers a severe case of oversimplification , superficiality and silliness
smaller scenes
a southern gothic with the emotional arc of its raw blues soundtrack
to lionize its title character and exploit his anger
has done his homework and
by cancer
gangster movie
solidity
with her small , intelligent eyes
, it 's an unhappy situation all around .
to prove his worth
the ideas
an amazing slapstick
i could have used my two hours better watching being john malkovich again .
was immensely enjoyable thanks to great performances by both steve buscemi and rosario dawson ...
mexican and burns
with no obvious escape
does n't have sufficient heft to justify its two-hour running time .
to honor the many faceless victims
soap opera-ish story
there are problems with this film that even 3 oscar winners ca n't overcome , but it 's a nice girl-buddy movie once it gets rock-n-rolling
`` hi ''
lilo &
may be one of the most appealing movies ever made about an otherwise appalling , and downright creepy , subject -- a teenage boy in love with his stepmother
drawn engaging characters
knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written , and
required to give this comic slugfest some heart
allowing the film to paradoxically feel familiar and foreign at the same time
relentlessly folksy
special you 'd bother watching past the second commercial break
' tries to force its quirkiness upon the audience .
these women 's souls
that slather clearasil over the blemishes of youth
it 's still a comic book , but
ultimately coheres into a sane and breathtakingly creative film
otherwise bleak
self-assured
encumbers itself with complications
subtly different
vivi
who returns to his son 's home after decades away
are undeniably touched .
is n't as funny
the phoniness of female-bonding pictures like divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood
this new jangle of noise , mayhem and stupidity
executed with such gentle but insistent sincerity
most irresponsible picture
the silence
neat premise
your cup of blood
, his distance from the material is mostly admirable .
are suitably kooky which should appeal to women and they strip down often enough to keep men alert , if not amused .
, the pace is serene , the humor wry and sprightly .
the leaping story line , shaped by director peter kosminsky into sharp slivers and cutting impressions
showing signs of potential for the sequels ,
a film that takes a stand in favor of tradition and warmth
tadpole ' was one of the films so declared this year , but it 's really more of the next pretty good thing
looking for their own caddyshack to adopt as a generational signpost
a whale of a good time for both children and parents seeking christian-themed fun .
so preachy-keen and so tub-thumpingly loud it makes you feel like a chump
're gonna like this movie .
horror fan
the premise itself is just sooooo tired .
is a film in which the talent is undeniable
just how comically subversive silence can be
averting his eyes
ozpetek offers an aids subtext , skims over the realities of gay sex , and presents yet another tired old vision of the gay community as an all-inclusive world where uptight , middle class bores like antonia can feel good about themselves .
disreputable doings
impossible to find the film anything
of new technology
formalist experimentation in cinematic art
her childlike smile
is a gory slash-fest
the film is not only a love song to the movies but it also is more fully an example of the kind of lush , all-enveloping movie experience it rhapsodizes
visceral kick
exercises
more trifle than triumph .
a good documentary can make interesting a subject you thought would leave you cold .
barney 's ideas about creation and identity
the disjointed mess flows as naturally as jolie 's hideous yellow ` do .
milestones
make this a moving experience for people who have n't read the book
the story is lacking any real emotional impact
steven shainberg 's adaptation
discarded
the 1790 's
stimulus
a painful elegy and
they 're out there ! ''
never pretends to be something
of pop culture
if you are in the mood for an intelligent weepy
virtually no one is bound to show up at theatres for it
sparse instances
we do n't need to try very hard
strangers , which opens today in the new york metropolitan area , so distasteful
michael idemoto as michael
mind all that ; the boobs are fantasti
including the condition of art
` it 's better to go in knowing full well what 's going to happen , but willing to let the earnestness of its execution and skill of its cast take you down a familiar road with a few twists .
say ,
there is one
an appropriate minimum of means
mercy
a new film from bill plympton , the animation master ,
exploit the comic elements of the premise , making the proceedings more bizarre than actually amusing
safe conduct -lrb- `` laissez-passer '' -rrb-
an engrossing story about a horrifying historical event
stirring soundtrack
a little too much ai n't - she-cute baggage into her lead role as a troubled and determined homicide cop to quite pull off the heavy stuff
a serious drama about spousal abuse
is an indelible epic american story about two families , one black and one white , facing change in both their inner and outer lives .
do with imagination
an imaginatively mixed cast of antic spirits
how , in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out
be a most hard-hearted person
the picture uses humor and a heartfelt conviction to tell a story about discovering your destination in life , but also acknowledging the places , and the people , from whence you came .
career
than in creating an emotionally complex , dramatically satisfying heroine
peculiarly moral amorality
is , given its labor day weekend upload , feardotcom should log a minimal number of hits
of dramatic urgency
, he 's a slow study : the action is stilted and the tabloid energy embalmed .
methodically
look much like anywhere
about the filmmaker 's characteristic style
a collection taken for the comedian at the end of the show
about their genitals
a time when we 've learned the hard way just how complex international terrorism is
another unoriginal run of the mill sci-fi film with a flimsy ending and lots of hype
the movie 's set
the difficult subject
well-written television series where you 've missed the first half-dozen episodes and probably
interview with the assassin draws its considerable power from simplicity .
in song
probably
a generic family comedy unlikely to be appreciated by anyone outside the under-10 set
i thoroughly enjoyed the love story
then the answer
have an idea of the film 's creepy , scary effectiveness
may be the first cartoon ever to look as if it were being shown on the projection television screen of a sports bar .
i have always appreciated a smartly written motion picture
when you wish that the movie had worked a little harder to conceal its contrivances
like you 've seen a movie instead of an endless trailer
went
's all bluster
of light-heartedness , that makes it attractive throughout
the movie 's thesis -- elegant technology for the masses --
make for one splendidly cast pair
ebullient
pointless meditation
sacrificing any of the cultural intrigue
to be something of a sitcom apparatus
's horribly depressing and not very well done
guarantee
its ecological , pro-wildlife sentiments are certainly welcome
a struggling nobody
can not guess why the cast and crew did n't sign a pact to burn the negative and the script and pretend the whole thing never existed .
ahead of paint-by-number american blockbusters like pearl harbor , at least artistically .
recipe , inspiring
shallow sensationalism characteristic
about kissinger 's background and history
one of two things : unadulterated thrills or genuine laughs
moviegoers not already clad in basic black
like nothing
like many western action films , this thriller is too loud and thoroughly overbearing , but its heartfelt concern about north korea 's recent past and south korea 's future adds a much needed moral weight
die-hard french film connoisseurs
an extended soap opera
hawke 's artistic aspirations
insightfully written
$ 20 million
he can in a thankless situation
there 's -rrb-
iraqi
one adapted - from-television movie that actually looks as if it belongs on the big screen
you 'd expect
people who have n't read the book
it all or
come by once in a while with flawless amounts of acting , direction , story and pace
a vampire pic
wow , a jump cut !
that loses sight of its own story
... begins on a high note and sustains it beautifully .
personal odyssey
as long as you 're wearing the somewhat cumbersome 3d goggles
imagine kevin smith , the blasphemous bad boy of suburban jersey , if he were stripped of most of his budget and all of his sense of humor
this is the kind of movie during which you want to bang your head on the seat in front of you , at its cluelessness , at its idiocy , at its utterly misplaced earnestness .
the guise
assured , vital
drama , conflict , tears and surprise
's really just another major league
made a remarkable film that explores the monster 's psychology not in order to excuse him but rather to demonstrate that his pathology evolved from human impulses that grew hideously twisted
this film you 'll know too
half a parsec
strangely tempting
be in the right place
is interesting
is rote work and predictable
longer exposition sequences
3\/4th
with their memorable and resourceful performances
respect their environs
the result is somewhat satisfying -- it still comes from spielberg , who has never made anything that was n't at least watchable .
it 's rare to find a film to which the adjective ` gentle ' applies , but the word perfectly describes pauline & paulette
any reasonably creative eighth-grader
a successful career in tv
keep grown-ups
other than the slightly flawed -lrb- and fairly unbelievable -rrb- finale , everything else
they '' were here
that acting transfigures esther
in this film we at least see a study in contrasts ; the wide range of one actor , and the limited range of a comedian .
is perfectly creepy and believable .
all the hallmarks of a movie
remarkable for its intelligence and intensity .
subplots involving the various silbersteins that it feels more like the pilot episode of a tv series than a feature film
has preceded it
insultingly unbelievable final act
each story
that kate is n't very bright , but
at the edge of your seat with its shape-shifting perils , political intrigue and brushes
ethereal beauty
despite the heavy doses of weird performances and direction
humankind 's liberating ability
won -- and wins still
no psychology
once subtle and visceral
garden
sarah
an insultingly inept and artificial examination of grief and its impacts upon the relationships of the survivors
the story and dialogue
a listless climb
prints
plays like a series of vignettes
room
shallow
enough substance in the story to actually give them life
has all the sibling rivalry and general family chaos to which anyone can relate
cute and cloying material
skullduggery
, indescribably bad
tabloid energy
the stunning star turn
classification
a solid and refined piece
kissing jessica stein
mulholland dr.
love interest
this erotic cannibal movie is boring
has made a film of intoxicating atmosphere and little else
arthur dong 's family fundamentals
, but to diminishing effect
a love story and
whom she shows little understanding
neither as sappy as big daddy
, the film ascends to a kinetic life so teeming that even cranky adults may rediscover the quivering kid inside .
every so often a film
allow the suit to come to life
high-wattage
kids will love its fantasy and adventure
moving pictures
word ` dog '
`` take care of my cat '' -rrb-
in the theater thinking up grocery lists and ways to tell their kids how not to act like pinocchio
the cast has a high time , but
have you
's a sharp movie about otherwise dull subjects
golden eagle 's
interplay
of writer-director roger avary
's flawed but staggering
take a look at his kin 's reworked version
their contrast is neither dramatic nor comic -- it 's just a weird fizzle .
with brutal honesty and respect for its audience
neverland
to watch middle-age
melodrama with a message
the finished product
swooping down on a string of exotic locales , scooping the whole world up in a joyous communal festival of rhythm
with a modicum of patience
but the performances of pacino , williams , and swank keep the viewer wide-awake all the way through .
cinematic collage
journalistic
director alfonso cuaron gets vivid , convincing performances from a fine cast , and generally keeps things going at a rapid pace , occasionally using an omniscient voice-over narrator in the manner of french new wave films .
that clearly means to
the wiggling energy
to the makers of the singles ward
something that is improbable
he comes across as shallow and glib though not mean-spirited , and there 's no indication that he 's been responsible for putting together any movies of particular value or merit
madness and light
tap-dancing rhino
about the life of moviemaking
simple but absorbing
proves tiresome ,
shanghai ghetto , much stranger than any fiction , brings this unknown slice of history affectingly to life .
with all the shooting
dislikable study in sociopathy
about a historic legal battle in ireland over a man
26-year-old reese witherspoon were not on hand to inject her pure fantasy character , melanie carmichael , with a massive infusion of old-fashioned hollywood magic
slips
missing a beat
be so stupid
to go on and on
because they 're clueless and inept
to look at or understand
gone the same way as their natural instinct for self-preservation
rather convoluted journey
-lrb- harmon -rrb-
please audiences who like movies that demand four hankies
decades-spanning historical epics
it gets so preachy-keen and so tub-thumpingly loud it makes you feel like a chump
all but
tick-tock
stretched beyond its limits to fill an almost feature-length film
that i mind ugly
are not hepburn and grant , two cinematic icons with chemistry galore .
good sweat
adrien
delivers .
a movie that should have been the ultimate imax trip
tool to rally anti-catholic protestors
, seductive
man john q. archibald
myriad signs
to rent this on video
would not improve much after a therapeutic zap of shock treatment .
feels as if it has made its way into your very bloodstream
his halloween trip
i love the robust middle of this picture .
virtual
it is a remarkably original work .
does n't come much lower
the kind of greatest-hits reel
with dozens of bad guys
redundancy and unsuccessful crudeness
more to be prescribed than recommended -- as visually bland as a dentist 's waiting room , complete with soothing muzak and a cushion of predictable narrative rhythms .
of nature and family warmth
an amateurish screenplay
1960
ownership and redefinition
uneven ,
though clearly well-intentioned , this cross-cultural soap opera is painfully formulaic and stilted .
coherence
unconvincing
passably
to pass this stinker off as a scary movie
make their way through this tragedy
most certainly has a new career ahead of him
thrillingly
of a parody of a comedy of a premise
for frequently pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy
is throwing up his hands in surrender , is firing his r&d people , and has decided he will just screen the master of disguise 24\/7
at its best -lrb- and it does have some very funny sequences -rrb- looking for leonard reminds you just how comically subversive silence can be .
a dull , simple-minded and stereotypical tale of drugs ,
done
in metropolis you hate to tear your eyes away from the images long enough to read the subtitles
is completely serviceable and quickly forgettable .
wasted yours
to ever offer any insightful discourse on , well , love in the time of money
is an interesting exercise by talented writer\/director anderson
to american workers
fail
the pages
hurts
plenty of baggage
tackled
look ill at ease sharing the same scene
its ten-year-old female protagonist
their world
has a number of other assets to commend it to movie audiences both innocent and jaded .
a vulgar
embodies
the annoying demeanour
another breathless movie
imperfect
're often undone by howard 's self-conscious attempts to find a ` literary ' filmmaking style to match his subject
ultimate fate
by the works of john waters and todd solondz
after the clever credits roll
the charisma of a young woman who knows how to hold the screen
wannabe .
animation back 30 years , musicals back 40 years and
redeemable
in their cabins
hands out awards --
philosophical visual coming right
is a remarkably original work .
an auspicious feature debut
engaging on an emotional level , funnier , and on the whole less
a clarity
feel alive - which is what they did
goofy -lrb- if not entirely wholesome -rrb- fun
look like `` the addams family '' to everyone looking in
by no means a great movie , but it is a refreshingly forthright one .
each scene wreaks of routine
a wooden delivery
squirts
of `` the kid stays in the picture ''
a snail 's pace
the con and
ho-hum affair
assayas ' ambitious , sometimes beautiful adaptation
bright shining star
wallet
neatly and effectively captures the debilitating grief
the last 20 minutes
she , janine
-lrb- or preteen -rrb-
the enigmatic features of ` memento '
a supremely kittenish performance
hatosy
self-consciously flashy camera effects ,
the difference between cho and most comics is that her confidence in her material is merited .
he knows how to pose madonna
bring kissinger to trial for crimes against humanity
engage and even touch us
always reaching for something just outside his grasp
cage 's best acting
lower-class london life
a drowsy drama infatuated by its own pretentious self-examination
one of the great minds of our times
awesome
target audience
makes the more hackneyed elements of the film easier to digest
shreve
descend upon utah each january to ferret out the next great thing
screenplays
are not acquainted with the author 's work , on the other hand ,
bettany strut his stuff
border collie
is a killer who does n't know the meaning of the word ` quit . '
nijinsky 's words grow increasingly disturbed
separates comics
the world 's democracie
art and
of the working poor
the pale script
when friel pulls the strings that make williams sink into melancholia
world traveler might not go anywhere new , or arrive anyplace special , but it 's certainly an honest attempt to get at something .
post-war art world
for whom she shows little understanding
, is the edge of wild , lunatic invention that we associate with cage 's best acting
movies starring ice-t in a major role
a simplistic story about a dysfunctional parent-child relationship
... never quite settles on either side
side dish
that has followed in their wake
magnificent to behold in its sparkling beauty yet in reality it 's one tough rock .
what kind of movie
a captivating coming-of-age story that may also be the first narrative film to be truly informed by the wireless
super-sized dosage
like , say , treasure planet
pryor wannabe
best trick
scores points for style
an earthy napoleon
a zombie
fascinating but flawed
when they see the joy the characters take in this creed
dead poets ' society
prescribed than recommended -- as visually bland as a dentist 's waiting room , complete with soothing muzak and a cushion of predictable narrative rhythms
unusual , thoughtful
rollerball is as bad as you think , and worse than you can imagine .
examines its explosive subject matter
much larger historical context
no doubt delight plympton 's legion of fans
's a dull girl , that 's all
that are quite touching
directs an equally miserable film the following year
by a soft southern gentility that speaks of beauty , grace and a closet full of skeletons
the alchemical transmogrification of wilde into austen
proceed
full of teenagers fixating on its body humour and reinforcement of stereotypes
's difficult to feel anything much while watching this movie , beyond mild disturbance or detached pleasure at the acting
the little nuances that perhaps had to escape from director mark romanek 's self-conscious scrutiny to happen ,
wo n't see the next six
broomfield 's style of journalism is hardly journalism at all , and even those with an avid interest in the subject will grow impatient .
decided that -- when it comes to truncheoning -- it 's better to give than to receive
a gamble and last orders
tavernier 's
overwrought , melodramatic bodice-ripper
mixed messages , over-blown drama
care
is , overall ,
is -rrb- the comedy equivalent of saddam hussein
vintage schmaltz
stuart little 2 is still a no brainer .
, kitchen-sink homage
racing to the rescue in the final reel
thirteen conversations about one thing ,
far short
ultimately offers nothing more than people in an urban jungle needing other people to survive
artistically inept
will be on video long before they grow up and you can wait till then .
the cold
a striking new significance for anyone
about as enjoyable
showcase the canadian 's inane ramblings
is handsome
has perfected the art of highly entertaining , self-aggrandizing , politically motivated documentary-making
this turgid fable
's as raw and
the choppy editing
a sentimental mess that never rings true .
sexual possibility and emotional danger
makes for some glacial pacing early on
awakening and ripening
smart and alert , thirteen conversations about one thing is a small gem .
the fly --
the film is superficial and will probably be of interest primarily to its target audience
sunk by way too much indulgence of scene-chewing , teeth-gnashing actorliness .
of sandler 's comic taste
-lrb- kline 's -rrb- utterly convincing -- and deeply appealing -- as a noble teacher who embraces a strict moral code , and as a flawed human being who ca n't quite live up to it .
wraps up
certain movies
mein and general tso 's
once -lrb- maybe twice -rrb-
rampant
lesbian children
not the usual route in a thriller , and the performances are odd and pixilated and sometimes both .
a searing album of remembrance from those who , having survived , suffered most
both for the rhapsodic dialogue that jumps off the page , and for the memorable character creations
proof once again that if the filmmakers just follow the books
famous prima donna floria tosca ,
of the magi relocated to the scuzzy underbelly of nyc 's drug scene
a stab at soccer hooliganism , a double-barreled rip-off of quentin tarantino 's climactic shootout --
reign of fire never comes close to recovering from its demented premise , but it does sustain an enjoyable level of ridiculousness
he was a bisexual sweetheart before he took to drink
grungy
'til the end of the year
to justify a three hour running time
hits
with the television series that inspired the movie
the film fearlessly gets under the skin of the people involved ...
wraps itself in the guise of a dark and quirky comedy
the cultural and economic subtext , bringing richer meaning to the story 's morals
the wife and
the human race splitting
give them credit for : the message of the movie
polanski is saying what he has long wanted to say , confronting the roots of his own preoccupations and obsessions , and he allows nothing to get in the way .
sketch inspired by the works of john waters and todd solondz ,
of two rowdy teenagers
air on pay cable to offer some modest amusements when one has nothing else to watch
anything really interesting to say
infectiously
an empty , purposeless exercise .
the best description
big hair
effort to see an artist , still committed to growth in his ninth decade , change while remaining true to his principles
the best of the swashbucklers
to remind one of a really solid woody allen film , with its excellent use of new york locales and sharp writing
a grisly corpse
was longer than an hour .
that appeals to me
find the authority it 's looking for
williams ' anarchy gets tiresome
will thrill you , touch you and make you
while general audiences might not come away with a greater knowledge of the facts of cuban music
assayas ' ambitious , sometimes beautiful adaptation of jacques chardonne
the worst
continuum
may really need the company of others
is uncompromising , difficult and unbearably beautiful .
character development
have been made for the tube
's a square , sentimental drama that satisfies , as comfort food often can .
a copout
frightening late fees
the only possible complaint you could have about spirited away is that there is no rest period , no timeout
after endless scenes of him wheedling reluctant witnesses and pointing his camera through the smeared windshield of his rental car
the toughest ages
dick
bazadona
adding a bit of heart and unsettling subject matter
` fatal attraction ' for the teeny-bopper set
' girl
an exit sign
hey arnold !
complex and
never quite achieves the feel of a fanciful motion picture .
seem weird and distanced
of the low-grade cheese standards on which it operates
the philosophical musings of the dialogue jar against the tawdry soap opera antics of the film 's action
edgy camera work
somewhat standardized ,
breezy blend
it was plato who said
saturday matinee brain
its logical loopholes ,
'll swear you are wet in some places and feel sand creeping in others
the nifty premise
talky , artificial and opaque ... an interesting technical exercise , but a tedious picture
can tell what it is supposed to be , but ca n't really call it a work of art
it 's pleasant enough and its ecological , pro-wildlife sentiments are certainly welcome .
a jaunt down memory lane for teens and young adults who grew up on televised scooby-doo shows or reruns
a bit from the classics `` wait until dark ''
irrelevant as on the engaging , which gradually turns what time
one anecdote for comparison
florid biopic
to compromise his vision
a hack script
i ca n't remember the last time i saw an audience laugh so much during a movie
would not likely be so stupid as to get
the filmmakers want nothing else than to show us a good time , and in their cheap , b movie way , they succeed
conned right up
upon real , or at least soberly reported incidents
through snow dogs
is notable for its sheer audacity and openness .
adam sandler 's latest attempt
hill
the wild thornberrys movie does n't offer much more than the series
recent history
work , especially
spy kids 2 also happens to be that rarity among sequels : it actually improves upon the original hit movie .
the genuine ones barely register
prescribed
be ploughing the same furrow once too often
'50s sociology , pop culture
a handful
running on empty
the premise of `` abandon '' holds promise , ...
simple , poignant and leavened
the cornpone and
though it 's one of the most plain white toast comic book films
throws quirky characters , odd situations , and off-kilter dialogue at us , all as if to say , `` look at this !
not every low-budget movie must be quirky or bleak
you put away the guitar , sell the amp , and apply to medical school
denzel washington 's
voyeuristic spectacle
flesh either
leaving the character of critical jim two-dimensional and pointless
even life on an aircraft carrier
to lift -lrb- this -rrb- thrill-kill cat-and-mouser ... above its paint-by-numbers plot
the profoundly devastating events
arthouse .
unless you 're an absolute raving star wars junkie , it is n't much fun .
who helped give a spark to `` chasing amy '' and `` changing lanes '' falls flat as thinking man cia agent jack ryan in this summer 's new action film , `` the sum of all fears
computerized
this man so watchable is a tribute not only to his craft , but to his legend
is a challenging film ,
exploitative for the art houses and too cynical
it 's a bargain-basement european pickup .
jennifer
without stickiness
like a soft drink that 's been sitting open too long :
but it was n't .
a fascinating but flawed look
wow .
told almost entirely from david 's point of view
to scoring high for originality of plot
relentless
accent uma
be about drug dealers , kidnapping , and unsavory folks
ploddingly
changing lanes is an anomaly for a hollywood movie
's informative and breathtakingly spectacular
my interest
long-lived friendships and the ways in which we all lose track of ourselves by trying
butterflies and the spinning styx sting like bees
one can forgive the film its flaws
's a nice girl-buddy movie
indulge the fanciful daydreams of janice beard -lrb- eileen walsh -rrb- when her real-life persona is so charmless and vacant
-lrb- denis ' -rrb- bare-bones narrative more closely
tv 's big brother
of chimps , all blown up to the size of a house
a successful career
a story and a script
borders on facile
systematically
in equal measure
give credit to everyone from robinson down to the key grip that this bold move works
most opaque , self-indulgent and just plain
roman polanski 's autobiographical gesture at redemption is better than ` shindler 's list '
arty and jazzy
has a script -lrb- by paul pender -rrb- made of wood
the smartest kids
clumsy dialogue , heavy-handed phoney-feeling sentiment , and an overly-familiar set
is a shaky , uncertain film that nevertheless touches a few raw nerves .
a riveting story
captivates
is needed to live a rich and full life .
the historical , philosophical ,
oversexed , at times overwrought comedy\/drama that
payne screenplay
's no palpable chemistry between lopez and male lead ralph fiennes
: very small children who will be delighted simply to spend more time with familiar cartoon characters .
of the cutes
there 's no getting around the fact that this is revenge of the nerds revisited -- again .
double life
a role
love its fantasy and adventure
these unfairly
the video is n't back at blockbuster before midnight
, purposeless
at the life of the campaign-trail press , especially ones
solondz 's thirst for controversy
decided to stand still
uses the damage of war -- far more often than the warfare itself -- to create the kind of art shots that fill gallery shows
for the taking
support the epic treatment
shallow and dim-witted
creepy
some may choose to interpret the film 's end as hopeful or optimistic but i think payne is after something darker .
ugly and mindless
crudely
consider it ` perfection .
lingering death
tourists
is still a deeply moving effort to put a human face on the travail of thousands of vietnamese
if you were paying dues for good books unread
been a daytime soap opera
` blade ii ' just does n't cut it
one carried by a strong sense of humanism
parker should be commended for taking a fresh approach to familiar material , but his determination to remain true to the original text leads him to adopt a somewhat mannered tone ... that ultimately dulls the human tragedy at the story 's core .
harmed during the making of this movie
as it was 270 years ago .
boasts
back-stabbing , inter-racial desire
with her typical blend of unsettling atmospherics
lack their idol 's energy and passion for detail
of the proceedings
where the bizarre is credible and the real turns magical
old-fashioned hollywood magic
its characters ' decisions
48
brisk hack job .
is -- forgive me -- a little thin
... a sour little movie at its core ; an exploration of the emptiness that underlay the relentless gaiety of the 1920 's ... the film 's ending has a `` what was it all for
successfully recreates both the physical setting and emotional tensions of the papin sisters
world cinema
it 's a visual rorschach test and i must have failed .
fit well together
your threshold for pop manifestations of the holy spirit
hip-hop fan to appreciate scratch
that `` the mask '' was for jim carrey
goofy -lrb- if not entirely wholesome -rrb-
be enjoyed as a daytime soaper
my seat trying to sneak out of the theater
except as an acting exercise or an exceptionally dark joke , you wonder what anyone saw in this film that allowed it to get made .
unexpected places
at his 12th oscar nomination
of the war
more original story
weirdly likable
would count for very little if the movie were n't as beautifully shaped and as delicately calibrated in tone as it is
to remain true to the original text
holden
resists the intrusion
predictable , manipulative
of what we see
galvanize
seems like done-to-death material
of authenticity
it 's just too too much
could possibly find it funny
explore more
less concerned with cultural and political issues
on developers , the chamber of commerce , tourism , historical pageants ,
affirmational
message-mongering moralism
with an astoundingly rich film
in my opinion , analyze that is not as funny or entertaining as analyze this , but it is a respectable sequel
's being advertised as a comedy
it may be a no-brainer , but at least it 's a funny no-brainer .
equally great robin williams performance
trading in his cynicism for reverence and a little wit
infusing into the story
the signposts
spent the duration of the film 's shooting schedule waiting to scream
keep your eyes open amid all the blood and gore
30-year friendship
a delightful romantic comedy with plenty
this concept and
obligations
ride around
then just fell apart
it 's a good film
biggie and
the 3-d vistas from orbit , with the space station suspended like a huge set of wind chimes over the great blue globe ,
possibility
french film industry
just die already
a powerful young actor
major pleasures from portuguese master manoel de oliviera
puts old-fashioned values
from their incessant whining
try to convince us that acting transfigures esther
it ,
three or four more
non-techies can enjoy
its aspects
realizes a fullness that does not negate the subject .
undergo
is to see two academy award winning actresses -lrb- and one academy award winning actor -rrb- succumb to appearing in this junk that 's tv sitcom material at best
one-sided , outwardly sexist or
explosions , jokes ,
is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product
mana gives us compelling , damaged characters who we want to help -- or hurt .
stark
that baird is a former film editor
john waters and
humour and lightness
with a `` 2 ''
plays like a reading from bartlett 's familiar quotations
reserved but existential
of day of the jackal , the french connection , and heat
fine line
astonishingly vivid
it 's so laddish and juvenile , only teenage boys could possibly find it funny .
curio
be a trip
of seeping into your consciousness
hero days
expected flair
gone a long way
a searing album
in a series
-- and only
the evening to end
the most original in years
battered
card sentimentality
it all comes together to create a very compelling , sensitive , intelligent and almost cohesive piece of film entertainment
dark and unrepentant , this excursion into the epicenter of percolating mental instability is not easily dismissed or forgotten .
searching to do
one that will have you at the edge of your seat for long stretches
hossein amini
the script and characters hold sway
convinced that this mean machine was a decent tv outing that just does n't have big screen magic
director julie taymor
the arduous journey of a sensitive young girl through a series of foster homes
if you love him , you 'll like it .
whose view of america , history and the awkwardness of human life is generous and deep
on the economic fringes of margaret thatcher 's ruinous legacy
welcome perspective
indie trick
crafted , engaging filmmaking that should attract upscale audiences hungry for quality and a nostalgic , twisty yarn that will keep them guessing .
would be rendered tedious by avary 's failure to construct a story with even a trace of dramatic interest .
leguizamo and jones are both excellent
when cowering and begging at the feet a scruffy giannini , madonna gives her best performance since abel ferrara had her beaten to a pulp in his dangerous game .
action thriller
then found its sweet spot
benefit enormously
greatest triumph
lifts
a very distinctive sensibility
give you brain strain
anciently
that keeps it from seeming predictably formulaic
is of the darkest variety
stupefying
can not believe anyone more central to the creation of bugsy than the caterer
if forgettable
especially the
overuse
baseball movies
resembles the el cheapo margaritas served within
epic treatment of a nationwide blight that seems to be
fluffy neo-noir hiding behind cutesy film references .
ripe
time living in another community
is derived from a lobotomy , having had all its vital essence scooped out and discarded
family togetherness
is neither ... excessively strained and contrived .
nothing new
whether or not you buy mr. broomfield 's findings , the film acquires an undeniable entertainment value as the slight , pale mr. broomfield continues to force himself on people and into situations that would make lesser men run for cover .
the company 's
go but down
relies on toilet humor , ethnic slurs
too stupid
guess it just goes to show that if you give a filmmaker an unlimited amount of phony blood , nothing good can happen .
rabbit-proof fence
at least it 's a funny no-brainer
pratfalls , dares , injuries , etc.
capture the novel 's deeper intimate resonances
twice about what might be going on inside each trailer park you drive past -- even if it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster
give some of the characters
is deadpan .
intelligent and considered in its details , but ultimately weak
did n't care
plot
evening to end
slathered on crackers
fumbles away
unattractive
unoriginal mess
the look
pop-influenced
fistfights , and
cultural elite
designed equilibrium becomes a concept doofus
distract us with the solution to another
the whole of the proceedings
dumb , credulous , unassuming , subordinate subjects
latest vehicle
maddeningly insistent and repetitive piano score
of phocion 's attentions
unfortunately , one hour photo lives down to its title .
insecure about its capacity
heartfelt story
are moments of jaw-droppingly odd behavior
is a surprisingly faithful remake of its chilly predecessor
have done in half an hour
is n't nearly as captivating as the rowdy participants think it is .
his films so memorable
by blethyn
the art houses
abstract characters
being latently gay and liking to read are hardly enough .
jolie 's hideous yellow ` do
capturing
amusing and unsettling
putting
's also a failure of storytelling
make something bigger out
an intensely lived time
a single theater company and
shattering , devastating documentary on two maladjusted teens in a downward narcotized spiral .
paints an absurdly simplistic picture .
-lrb- cho 's face is -rrb- an amazing slapstick instrument , creating a scrapbook of living mug shots .
anarchist
tax
even though it 's one of the most plain white toast comic book films
low-grade cheese standards
woody , what happened ?
sweeping ,
been a lighthearted comedy
ambrose 's
where this was lazy but enjoyable
the subject
clips of a film that are still looking for a common through-line
that praises female self-sacrifice
could have turned this into an argentine retread of `` iris '' or `` american beauty ,
to frida kahlo
this three-hour endurance test built around an hour 's worth of actual material
a sometimes incisive and sensitive portrait
it will warm your heart , and i 'm giving it a strong thumbs up
be playing out
was entranced .
are making sense of it
did n't find much fascination in the swinging
an uneven film for the most part
planet documentary series
thinks it is
soulful development
nights feels more like a quickie tv special than a feature film ... it 's not even a tv special you 'd bother watching past the second commercial break .
female bonding
like the tuck family themselves
your knitting needles
ruin
quite touching
sterile and
of it all
is that it goes nowhere
feature-length film
-lrb- t -rrb- he script is n't up to the level of the direction , nor are the uneven performances by the cast members , who seem bound and determined to duplicate bela lugosi 's now-cliched vampire accent .
hollywood story .
vanessa
88-minute
wholesale ineptitude
hit something for once
` angels with dirty faces ' appeared in 1938
frida is n't that much different from many a hollywood romance .
are funny
, he staggers in terms of story .
` synthetic ' is the best description of this well-meaning , beautifully produced film that sacrifices its promise for a high-powered star pedigree .
of the giant screen and its hyper-realistic images
teleprompter
takes expressionistic license
collapses after 30 minutes into a slap-happy series of adolescent violence
their careers
niche audience
a serious contender
law enforcement , and a visceral , nasty journey
too many elements
long gone bottom-of-the-bill fare like the ghost and mr. chicken
the way chekhov is funny
unfussily poetic
the best in recent memory
agenda to deliver awe-inspiring , at times sublime , visuals
of joe dante 's similarly styled gremlins
sincerely
succeeds in entertaining , despite playing out like a feature-length sitcom replete with stereotypical familial quandaries
create the kind of art shots that fill gallery shows
what they did
light-hearted way
as well as a masterfully made one
a good video game movie is going to show up soon
a slightly dark look
labored
biopic hammers
, delicate treatment
enjoyable randomness
coupling
text
director shekhar kapur
admitting that my enjoyment came at the expense of seeing justice served , even if it 's a dish that 's best served cold
this unique director 's
a ` girls gone wild ' video for the boho art-house crowd , the burning sensation is n't a definitive counter-cultural document -- its makers are n't removed and inquisitive enough for that .
of that already-shallow
this dark tale of revenge
exposing the ways we fool ourselves is one hour photo 's real strength .
, dull thriller
figured
represents the worst kind of filmmaking , the kind that pretends to be passionate and truthful but is really frustratingly timid and soggy .
unschooled
mr. zhang 's
that between the son and his wife , and the wife and the father , and between the two brothers
ushered
with or without the sex , a wonderful tale of love and destiny , told well by a master storyteller
do anything as stomach-turning as the way adam sandler 's new movie rapes ,
replacing john carpenter 's stylish tracking shots is degraded , handheld blair witch video-cam footage .
of his own coolness
rubenesque
the sloppy slapstick comedy
who wrote it but this cliff notes edition is a cheat
most basic
to swallow
by the time the plot grinds itself out in increasingly incoherent fashion
deferred and desire
mad love looks better than it feels .
the slight , pale mr. broomfield continues to force himself on people and into situations that would make lesser men run for cover
it 's pretty stupid .
interesting exercise
of wit and dignity
, he might have been tempted to change his landmark poem to ,
also demonstrate how desperate the makers of this ` we 're - doing-it-for - the-cash ' sequel were .
the name says it all .
some kid who ca n't act , only
taps into the primal fears of young people trying to cope with the mysterious and brutal nature of adults
shot like a postcard and
11 years ago
labels
of pacino , williams , and swank
the best short story writing
is so often nearly nothing
, the film goes right over the edge and kills every sense of believability
sweeping
more like a travel-agency video targeted at people who like to ride bikes
is intriguing but quickly becomes distasteful and downright creepy .
julianne moore
denying the power of polanski 's film
will probably be a talky bore
coal is n't as easy to come by as it used to be and
not .
davis has energy ,
, ice age is consistently amusing and engrossing ...
laughter
the pleasures that it does afford
more holes than clyde barrow 's car
-lrb- madonna -rrb- within the film 's first five minutes
cockeyed
a flourish
joy
mesmerizing one
unrelentingly grim
like having an old friend for dinner '
winger fans
a work of extraordinary journalism ,
pretty enjoyable
and sickening product placement
26-year-old
disney movies
appeal much to teenagers
of the most multilayered and sympathetic female characters of the year
an overwrought taiwanese soaper about three people and their mixed-up relationship .
emerges from the simple fact that the movie has virtually nothing to show .
they might actually want to watch .
someone understands the need for the bad boy
surprise !
a standard-issue crime drama
would n't want to live waydowntown
completists
curmudgeonly british playwright
tongue-tied screen persona
a baffling subplot involving smuggling drugs inside danish cows
of the picture
a no-surprise series
film entertainment
of dumas 's story
truly and
, it serves as a workable primer for the region 's recent history , and would make a terrific 10th-grade learning tool .
eudora
more than a widget cranked out on an assembly line to see if stupid americans will get a kick out of goofy brits with cute accents performing ages-old slapstick and unfunny tricks .
may puzzle his most ardent fans .
hastily dubbed disaster
his debut
creative sequel
may sound like it was co-written by mattel executives and lobbyists for the tinsel industry
some fairly pretty pictures
and ` terrorists
, the most entertaining moments here are unintentional .
homework
a way that is surprisingly enjoyable
's not too fast and not too slow .
madonna 's -rrb-
somber conclusion
thin -- then out --
even when it aims to shock .
smarter offerings
the rush
returned from the beyond to warn you
joyless ,
that 's been given the drive of a narrative and that 's been acted out
half as entertaining
is in a class by itself
of the very human need
there were one for this kind of movie
fincher takes no apparent joy in making movies ,
first two films '
have to
the values of knowledge , education , and the
meandering ending
as kerrigan 's platinum-blonde hair
the connected stories
of a physician who needs to heal himself
now , told by hollywood , and much more ordinary for it
the digitally altered footage
the avengers and the wild wild west
torn
also asks its audience -- in a heartwarming , nonjudgmental kind of way -- to consider what we value in our daily lives
light the candles , bring out the cake and do n't fret about the calories because there 's precious little substance in birthday girl
as temptingly easy as it would have been with this premise
gives gifts
much tongue
are as contrived and artificial
imbecilic mafia
a good ear for dialogue
it evaporates like so much crypt mist in the brain
manhunter
two big things
intense and engrossing head-trip
fondness and respect
misbegotten
artificial
of itself
plot and animation
she
it would n't exist without the precedent of yiddish theater , whose jolly , fun-for-fun 's - sake communal spirit goes to the essence of broadway
a masterpiece should be
the train
seesawed back and forth between controlling interests multiple times
as any of the clients
squabbling
an anti-harry potter
uses grant 's own twist of acidity
nearly as dreadful
drowns in sap .
tortured psyche
humorous observations about the general absurdity of modern life
s face is chillingly unemotive , yet he communicates a great deal in his performance .
funniest moments
to have forgotten everything he ever knew about generating suspense
create a film that 's not merely about kicking undead \*\*\* , but
be jaglomized
history x
unapologetically raw
time is a beautiful film to watch
bela lugosi 's now-cliched vampire accent
your interest , your imagination
entire 100 minutes
i suspect that you 'll be as bored watching morvern callar as the characters are in it .
a satisfying summer blockbuster and worth a look
to make than it is to sit through
seem like something to endure instead of enjoy
about how ryan meets his future wife and makes his start at the cia
of the word , even if you don ' t
slippery slope
for an hour and a half
these
terms of the low-grade cheese standards on which it operates
a dream is a wish your heart makes
the execution is a flop with the exception of about six gags that really work .
civilized
an overall sense
wines
it dabbles all around , never gaining much momentum .
journalistic or historical
feel genuinely good
this odd , distant portuguese import
to say about the ways in which extravagant chance can distort our perspective and throw us off the path of good sense
an uncluttered , resonant gem that relays its universal points without lectures or confrontations
is often very funny
a laugh-out-loud way
its insanely staged ballroom scene ,
momentum and its position remains mostly undeterminable
apparent reason except
an episode
you need to see it
look and tone
the complications
from squirming in their seats
dutiful efforts
watching a squad of psychopathic underdogs whale the tar out of unsuspecting lawmen that reaches across time and distance
naomi watts is terrific as rachel ;
flatly
through the constraints of its source
to the bloated costume drama
... a cheap , ludicrous attempt at serious horror .
over and over again .
the midway point
to blandly go where we went 8 movies ago
overstated
hope britney wo n't do it one more time , as far as
fuel our best achievements and other times
in a good way
is powerful and provocative .
i like it .
that 's hardly any fun to watch
as his circle of friends keeps getting smaller one of the characters in long time dead
ca n't save it
even a little
much of its running time
that crossroads is nothing more than an hour-and-a-half-long commercial for britney 's latest album
cruelty and suffering
likably
kind , unapologetic ,
with flashbulb editing as cover for the absence of narrative continuity
more accomplished
feels the dimming of a certain ambition , but in its place a sweetness , clarity and emotional openness that recalls the classics of early italian neorealism
recommend big bad love only
for skin
making a statement about the inability of dreams and aspirations to carry forward into the next generation
is not as terrible as the synergistic impulse that created it .
sword-and-sorcery
enjoyable basic minimum
` you 'll laugh for not quite and hour and a half , but come out feeling strangely unsatisfied .
assuming the bar of expectations has n't been raised above sixth-grade height
sacrificing its high-minded appeal
a life-size reenactment
to probably have a good shot at a hollywood career , if they want one
with low-life tragedy
schlock
is cletis tout ?
impossible as it may sound
raffish charm and piercing intellect
this poor remake of such a well loved classic
nothing to show
does , in fact ,
the 3-d vistas from orbit , with the space station suspended like a huge set of wind chimes over the great blue globe
about the man and his country
america speaking not a word of english
truly wonderful tale
the overall feel
casting , often
got a david lynch jones
and crude storyline
makes a great impression as the writer-director of this little $ 1.8 million charmer , which may not be cutting-edge indie filmmaking but has a huge heart
his dad
the most offensive thing about the movie
given to the water-camera operating team of don king , sonny miller , and michael stewart
in terms of execution this movie is careless and unfocused .
punctuated by sudden shocks
to recite bland police procedural details , fiennes wanders around in an attempt
the buoyant energy level
to call the film ` refreshing
actually watching the movie
quite makes it to the boiling point
in january
in the genre
your nightmares
glows with enthusiasm , sensuality and a conniving wit .
in a caper that 's neither original nor terribly funny
one of these days
zealand
flows as naturally as jolie 's hideous yellow ` do .
doing unpleasant things to each other and themselves
in a grisly sort of way
loud and thoroughly
'd do well to check this one out because it 's straight up twin peaks action ...
lifestyle
fervently
mr. hundert
the cosby-seinfeld encounter
ignored it
despite juliet stevenon 's attempt to bring cohesion to pamela 's emotional roller coaster life , it is not enough to give the film the substance it so desperately needs .
of subtle humour from bebe neuwirth
like puppies with broken legs \/ and butterflies that die \/ and movies starring pop queens
the very issues
quirkily appealing minor movie
's so muddled and derivative that few will bother thinking it all through
balances both traditional or modern stories together in a manner that one never overwhelms the other .
ai n't
the culprit early-on
logic or
personal
woods
nasty
mannerisms and
both character study and symbolic examination
a young american ,
irreversible flow
impressed upon it
depth .
pornographic way
a majestic achievement , an epic of astonishing grandeur
its relaxed , natural-seeming actors
the territory
flinging
with an amateurish screenplay
for the most part wilde 's droll whimsy helps `` being earnest '' overcome its weaknesses and parker 's creative interference
in which opposites attract for no better reason than that the screenplay demands it
too many wrong turns
an hour long
an amazing slapstick instrument
we 've liked klein 's other work but rollerball left us cold .
saving
star trek : nemesis is even more suggestive of a 65th class reunion mixer where only eight surviving members show up --
in full
refreshing to see a romance this smart
make you misty even when you do n't
oscar-nominated
the movie does not do them justice
in advancing this vision
the travail
let crocodile hunter steve irwin do what he does best ,
loved the people onscreen , even though i could not stand them
will laugh their \*\*\* off for an hour-and-a-half
has no reason to exist , other than to employ hollywood kids and people who owe favors to their famous parents .
a ringside seat
the fast-paced contemporary society
on-camera interviews
a little melodramatic , but with enough hope to keep you engaged .
asphalt
makes you forgive every fake , dishonest , entertaining and , ultimately , more perceptive moment in bridget jones 's diary
hour and
the structure is simple , but in its own way , rabbit-proof fence is a quest story as grand as the lord of the rings
oversimplification , superficiality and silliness
appropriately , the tale unfolds like a lazy summer afternoon and concludes with the crisp clarity of a fall dawn .
well made
with the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz and big-wave surfing that gives pic its title an afterthought
the simplicity
time and
like a quickie tv special than a feature film
skins has a desolate air , but
often elegantly considers various levels of reality and uses shifting points of view
they love themselves
the chase sequence
immensely ambitious , different than anything that 's been done before and amazingly successful
edge
of the way
stare and sniffle , respectively ,
step backward
enough and worth
his founding partner , yong kang ,
is the gabbiest giant-screen movie ever
the film is ultimately about as inspiring as a hallmark card .
there 's a neat twist , subtly rendered , that could have wrapped things up at 80 minutes
mostly repetitive
, as in the animal
american culture
as decent drama\/action flick
the supernatural trappings
evelyn may be based on a true and historically significant story , but
the goo
a sluggish pace and lack of genuine narrative
the hastily and amateurishly
has transformed the rhetoric of hollywood melodrama into something provocative , rich , and strange .
the three leads produce adequate performances , but
only had a week to live
covers this territory with wit and originality , suggesting that with his fourth feature
another trumpet blast that there may be a new mexican cinema a-bornin ' . '
should n't be half as entertaining as it is
-lrb- has -rrb- an immediacy and
saigon
does it offer much in the way of barris ' motivations
does anyone much think the central story of brendan behan is that he was a bisexual sweetheart before he took to drink ?
of longest yard ... and the 1999 guy ritchie
a grinning jack o '
cheesy commercialism
's a wonder that he could n't have brought something fresher to the proceedings simply by accident
mediocre cresting
's a lot to ask people to sit still for two hours and change watching such a character , especially when rendered in as flat and impassive a manner as phoenix 's .
sedate pacing
nicky
provides a window into a subculture hell-bent on expressing itself in every way imaginable .
one hour photo may seem disappointing in its generalities ,
it will just as likely make you weep , and it will do so in a way that does n't make you feel like a sucker
to fully exploit the comic elements of the premise , making the proceedings more bizarre than actually amusing
every line and sag
just might turn on many people to opera , in general
works ,
laugh-out-loud funny
otherwise appalling , and downright creepy
find themselves stifling a yawn or two during the first hour
, you realize there 's no place for this story to go but down
proves a servicable world war ii drama that ca n't totally hide its contrivances , but it at least calls attention to a problem hollywood too long has ignored .
those exceedingly rare films in which the talk alone is enough to keep us
chilly anonymity
of `` m
a retooling
locales
devoid of joy and energy
's the perfect cure for insomnia
a good music documentary , probably one of the best since the last waltz .
talk to her is not the perfect movie many have made it out to be
about old age and grief
little else
such a warm and charming package that you 'll feel too happy to argue much
an alienated executive
a solid , unassuming drama
plays like a tired tyco ad .
nothing original
pre-credit
an american film
of the death camp of auschwitz ii-birkenau
the target audience -lrb- young bow wow fans
coughed , fidgeted
the film 's cheeky charm
who sometimes defies sympathy
30 or 40 minutes
i enjoyed .
they mock the kind of folks they do n't understand , ones they figure the power-lunchers do n't care to understand , either .
beautiful , evocative
` topless tutorial service
where this was lazy but enjoyable , a formula comedy redeemed by its stars , that is even lazier and far less enjoyable .
ash wednesday is not edward burns ' best film
bui chooses to produce something that is ultimately suspiciously familiar .
commercialism all in the same movie ...
this movie may not have the highest production values you 've ever seen , but
town
builds gradually until you feel fully embraced by this gentle comedy
than flesh-and-blood humans
the ouzo
the iranian new wave
shows that some studios firmly believe that people have lost the ability to think and will forgive any shoddy product as long as there 's a little girl-on-girl action .
, despite several attempts at lengthy dialogue scenes ,
close encounters of the third kind
subtle , and resonant
as a detailed personal portrait
compare friday after next to them
at shopping mall theaters across the country
is n't especially realistic
to hold our attention
narrative rhythms
best film
no such thing is a big letdown .
howard 's film
eminently engrossing film
is a success in some sense
to mention absolutely refreshed .
the film is not only a love song to the movies but
do n't care about being stupid
stomach-churning
brothers-style , down-and-dirty laugher
clarity
of other films
the explosion essentially ruined -- or , rather , overpowered --
a sincere but dramatically conflicted gay coming-of-age tale .
though the film never veers from its comic course , its unintentional parallels might inadvertently evoke memories and emotions which are anything but humorous .
finch
a divine monument
this is an interesting movie ! ''
connect and express
gets the tone just right --
designed as a reverie about memory and regret , but the only thing you 'll regret
who rambles aimlessly through ill-conceived action pieces
costuming
you too may feel time has decided to stand still .
an elegiac portrait of a transit city on the west african coast struggling against foreign influences
as overbearing and over-the-top as the family
that sacrifices real heroism and abject suffering for melodrama
left me feeling refreshed and hopeful
gradually turns what
should n't stop die-hard french film connoisseurs from going out and enjoying the big-screen experience
than a modem that disconnects every 10 seconds
rigor
bouncy score
complex ,
both character study
a hint of joy , preferring to focus on the humiliation of martin as he defecates in bed and
due to its rapid-fire delivery and enough inspired levity
chan 's films
pinks
kosashvili
could make you weep
is that there is really only one movie 's worth of decent gags to be gleaned from the premise
they have made to our shared history
even an engaging mystery
vaguely resemble their celebrity parents
becoming irritating
the appeal
joseph heller
his larger purpose
the human spirit
thin writing proves its undoing
compassion , sacrifice
naked women
in a collectively stellar performance
bit of piffle .
more rewards
of a nation whose songs spring directly from the lives of the people
cake
movie that franz kafka would have made .
grooved
to come to life
the imagery in her paintings
inclination
very humble opinion
bodily fluids gag
clue
speaks volumes , offering up a hallucinatory dreamscape that frustrates and captivates .
every child 's
setup , delivery and payoff
in collision
good cinema may find some fun in this jumbled mess
its not very informative about its titular character and no more challenging than your average television biopic
mike leigh populates his movie with a wonderful ensemble cast of characters that bring the routine day to day struggles of the working class to life
flattening
an old pickup skidding
the visuals , even erotically frank ones , become dullingly repetitive
they
i liked the movie
warped logic by writer-director kurt wimmer
appears to be running on hypertime in reverse as the truly funny bits
entertaining and , ultimately , more perceptive moment
a poor fit
there 's no doubting that this is a highly ambitious and personal project for egoyan , but it 's also one that , next to his best work , feels clumsy and convoluted .
with an underlying seriousness that sneaks up on the viewer , providing an experience that is richer than anticipated
them , tarantula
obscure the message
these shootings are concerned
dicaprio 's best performance
anything but frustrating , boring , and forgettable
wildly incompetent but brilliantly named half past dead -- or for seagal pessimists :
sticking its head up for a breath of fresh air now and then
very end
a serious movie with serious ideas .
love boat
powerful and deeply moving example
that has preceded it
with a toddler
being real
watch too many barney videos
for fans of thoughtful war films and those
hallelujah
the negative and
mama africa
commands attention
of nonconformity
of independent-community guiding lights
of much stock footage of those days
of tastelessness and gall
drags
for pop manifestations of the holy spirit
that such a horrible movie could have sprung from such a great one is one of the year 's worst cinematic tragedies .
thumbs down .
, dishonorable history
movie-of-the-week tearjerker
does n't contain half the excitement of balto , or quarter the fun of toy story 2 .
photographic
good teachers
itself are little more than routine .
the underworld urban angst
it demands that you suffer the dreadfulness of war from both sides
destined to win a wide summer audience through word-of-mouth reviews and , not far down the line , to find a place among the studio 's animated classics
that movie 's intermittent moments
its rough edges and a tendency to sag in certain places
pimental
cut glory
rat burger
you laugh
the rare imax movie
end credits
gryffindor scarf
make a terrific effort at disguising the obvious with energy and innovation .
mib
monty pythonesque flavor
pool substitutes for a bathtub
more than another `` best man '' clone by weaving a theme throughout this funny film
like a tarantino movie with heart , alias betty is richly detailed , deftly executed and utterly absorbing .
the narration
abandon the theater
this movie has the usual impossible stunts ... but
be prescribed than recommended -- as visually bland as a dentist 's waiting room , complete with soothing muzak and a cushion of predictable narrative rhythms
adolescent violence
... there is enough originality in ` life ' to distance it from the pack of paint-by-number romantic comedies that so often end up on cinema screens .
so unabashedly canadian , not afraid to risk american scorn
crikey indeed .
billy crystal and
any teen
does n't know it 's a comedy
's hard to sense that powerhouse of 19th-century prose behind her childlike smile
would that greengrass had gone a tad less for grit and a lot more for intelligibility .
riffs on the diciness of colonics
every individual will see the movie through the prism of his or her own beliefs and prejudices , but
analyze this movie
's no working girl
have been a more compelling excuse to pair susan sarandon and goldie hawn
that are damned in queen of the damned
the leaping story line , shaped by director peter kosminsky into sharp slivers and cutting impressions ,
those well spent
, drugs , avarice and damaged dreams
on the hardwood
will just as likely
, absurd collection
with more character development this might have been an eerie thriller ; with better payoffs , it could have been a thinking man 's monster movie .
want to crawl up your own \*\*\* in embarrassment
of laughter
this overlong infomercial ,
too shallow for an older one
corny in a way that bespeaks an expiration date passed a long time ago
flashback
is cloudy , the picture making becalmed
shocking
offers not even a hint of joy , preferring to focus on the humiliation of martin as he defecates in bed and urinates on the plants at his own birthday party .
seems based on ugly ideas instead of ugly behavior , as happiness was ... hence , storytelling is far more appealing
wind chimes
at the french film industry during the german occupation
mainstream foreign mush like my big fat greek wedding
collaborative
despite the title
falls short of first contact
a remarkable new trick
discursive but oddly
could n't have done any better in bringing the story of spider-man to the big screen
although estela bravo 's documentary is cloyingly hagiographic in its portrait of cuban leader fidel castro , it 's still a guilty pleasure to watch .
of a young person
the situations and the dialogue
scarcely
's suspenseful enough for older kids but not too scary
is that the bulk of the movie centers on the wrong character
clear that a prostitute can be as lonely and needy as any of the clients
historical document thanks
do anything as stomach-turning as the way adam sandler 's new movie rapes , pillages
as original and insightful
treated
fine star performances
tax einstein 's brain
of the saccharine
worth rooting against , for that matter
from unintentional giggles -- several of them
, sensitive story
for prevention rather than
exercise in nostalgia .
the voice-over hero
its own detriment
of a summer-camp talent show : hastily written
just what you get
more emotional force than any other recent film
the stones
takes a back seat to inter-family rivalry and workplace ambition
in this film
spy
especially the frank sex scenes
all for the mentally
pixilated
not because it was particularly funny
the dramatic substance
cahill
as crimes go
be a character study
shine .
caruso sometimes descends into sub-tarantino cuteness ... but for the most part he makes sure the salton sea works the way a good noir should , keeping it tight and nasty
key strength
tortuous comment
's get this thing over with
an easy film
it 's endlessly inventive , consistently intelligent and sickeningly savage .
generally smart casting
may , lawrence unleashes his trademark misogyny -- er , comedy -- like a human volcano or an overflowing septic tank , take your pick
examine , the interior lives of the characters in his film , much less
with his clamorous approach
in its own right
a dreary movie .
compassion , good-natured
welled up
heavyweights
a gentle , unforced intimacy
is so insanely dysfunctional
giggling at the absurdities and inconsistencies is part of the fun .
insight into one of the toughest ages a kid can go through
all its botches
deserves a sequel
lang
the enterprise
a splendid job of racial profiling hollywood style -- casting excellent latin actors of all ages -- a trend long overdue
couples
almost expected there to be a collection taken for the comedian at the end of the show .
get lost in the murk of its own making
games , wire fu , horror movies ,
that takes such a speedy swan dive from `` promising ''
potent and riveting
never inspired
has skin looked as beautiful , desirable , even delectable , as it does in trouble every day
spends more time with schneider than with newcomer mcadams ,
just the sort of lazy tearjerker that gives movies about ordinary folk a bad name .
most fish stories
polanski is saying what he has long wanted to say , confronting the roots of his own preoccupations and obsessions , and
toward the end
dwells on crossing-over mumbo jumbo , manipulative sentimentality , and sappy dialogue
two brothers
, is painterly .
in passing
to be a compelling
ego-destroying
of compassion
pascale bailly 's
its weighty themes are too grave for youngsters , but
without ever quite falling over
to his principles
implausible
bowling you over
agnostic carnivore
in a give-me-an-oscar kind of way
something more user-friendly
bolstered by exceptional performances and
the aisles for bathroom breaks
a sentimental hybrid that could benefit from the spice of specificity .
, slow and dreary
crime expertly
the chill
as brother-man vs. the man
his sounds and images
that works against itself
restage the whole thing in your bathtub
a high time
michael cunningham 's novel
on being ` naturalistic ' rather than carefully lit and set up
with as little cleavage
of its script
rises to a higher level
the dreams
lift
at george w. bush , henry kissinger , larry king , et al.
overall vibe
-lrb- solondz 's -rrb- cool compassion
something fresh to say
actress-producer
give the film a soul and an unabashed sense of good old-fashioned escapism
a challenging film
wander about in thick clouds of denial
stoops to cheap manipulation or corny conventions to do it
thinking about how good it all was , and started doing nothing but reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations , thinking urgently as the protagonists struggled , feeling at the mercy of its inventiveness , gasping at its visual delights
over-the-top , and amateurish .
is so contrived , nonsensical and formulaic that , come to think of it , the day-old shelf would be a more appropriate location to store it .
and paper-thin supporting characters
have all the suspense of a 20-car pileup ,
cynicism every bit
will also
it is different from others in its genre in that it is does not rely on dumb gags , anatomical humor , or character cliches ;
unusual protagonist
sustain its initial promise with a jarring , new-agey tone creeping into the second half
jordan brady 's
pack
some writer
not too slow
i can imagine this movie as a b & w british comedy , circa 1960 , with peter sellers , kenneth williams , et al. , but at this time , with this cast , this movie is hopeless .
criterion dvd
my 6-year-old nephew
again he has n't lost his touch , bringing off a superb performance in an admittedly middling film
of seeing the scorpion king
been worth caring about
the kid 's -rrb- just too bratty for sympathy
sexiness
a rude black comedy about the catalytic effect a holy fool
splatterfests
that he was a bisexual sweetheart before he took to drink
its true colors come out in various wet t-shirt and shower scenes .
the annual riviera spree
lang 's metropolis , welles ' kane
hobnail boots
is one of the year 's worst cinematic tragedies
cat ''
the treat
would work much better as a one-hour tv documentary .
preordained `` big moment ''
worst way
that hong kong action cinema is still alive and kicking
of midnight run and 48 hours
unofficially , national lampoon 's van wilder is son of animal house .
remind one of a really solid woody allen film
a comedy that swings and jostles to the rhythms of life
head and heart
a study in modern alienation
this is an elegantly balanced movie -- every member of the ensemble has something fascinating to do -- that does n't reveal even a hint of artifice .
seattle
the schmaltz is manufactured
sandler
of doing so when dealing with the destruction of property and , potentially , of life itself
at morally bankrupt characters
watch a documentary
mcwilliams 's melancholy music , are charged with metaphor
us of that
, if only
miscellaneous bohos
authentic co-operative interaction
looking
it will stay with you
from a television monitor
the human cost of the conflict that came to define a generation
republic
the leads we are given here
romance-novel
partner and
of a cube fix
straightforward and
... circuit gets drawn into the party .
into some univac-like script machine
female protagonist
worthless , from its pseudo-rock-video opening to the idiocy of its last frames
the military system of justice
from solondz 's social critique
manners about a brainy prep-school kid with a mrs. robinson complex
naipaul , a juicy writer ,
of the film 's cheeky charm
boomers and their kids
like one long , meandering sketch inspired by the works of john waters and todd solondz , rather than a fully developed story
out of left field
, either
saw juwanna mann
the story , touching though it is , does not quite have enough emotional resonance or variety of incident to sustain a feature , and even at 85 minutes it feels a bit long
coy but exhilarating
hustler
either a fascinating study of the relationship between mothers and their children or a disturbing story about sociopaths and their marks .
strongly
testud -rrb-
the story , which is paper-thin and decidedly unoriginal
if it were a person , you 'd want to smash its face in
john carlen 's
right-thinking
in an increasingly important film industry
a genre -- the gangster\/crime comedy --
attal 's hang-ups surrounding infidelity are so old-fashioned and
narratively chaotic
great monster\/science fiction flicks
the only imaginable reason for the film to be made
switch
like every other tale of a totalitarian tomorrow .
drive past --
with false starts
its whimsical humor
the way home
not-so-funny gags
is so charmless and vacant
the movie 's downfall is to substitute plot for personality .
honest and
forceful , sad
hoffman 's
cosa
the optic nerves
of the men
you could hate it for the same reason .
to the stylistic rigors of denmark 's dogma movement
watches his own appearance
the director was trying to do than of what he had actually done
that puts old-fashioned values under the microscope
the grace to call for prevention rather than to place blame , making it one of the best war movies ever made
the mediocre end
in some ways
i think it was plato who said , ' i think , therefore i know better than to rush to the theatre for this one . '
treacly films about inspirational prep-school professors
sure and measured hand
adds 51 minutes
mob music drama
cox is far more concerned with aggrandizing madness , not the man , and
crisper
on preserving a sense of mystery
may have been born to make
johnnie to and wai ka fai are -rrb- sure to find an enthusiastic audience among american action-adventure buffs , but the film 's interests
has the capability of effecting change and inspiring hope .
rescue adrian lyne 's unfaithful
conforms itself
poets '
the generous inclusiveness that is the genre 's definitive , if disingenuous , feature
of boring
go about their daily activities
we value in our daily lives
old-fashioned nature film
padded with incident
a human being
family fundamentals is an earnest study in despair .
touts his drug as being 51 times stronger than coke .
but if you 've paid a matinee price and bought a big tub of popcorn , there 's guilty fun to be had here .
cherish '' certainly is n't dull .
takes an abrupt turn
the name
a moldy-oldie , not-nearly - as-nasty - as-it - thinks-it-is joke
features
, extra heavy-duty ropes would be needed to keep it from floating away .
ludicrous , but director carl franklin adds enough flourishes and freak-outs to make it entertaining .
boogaloo
the filmmakers seem to think
's all entertaining enough , but
in stereotypes that gives the -lrb- teen comedy -rrb-
brilliantly named half past dead -- or for seagal
precedent
concoction
films like kangaroo jack about to burst across america 's winter movie screens
20
flakiness
with enough action
bowling you
wrote it but this cliff notes edition is a cheat
strongman ahola
, betrayal , forgiveness and murder
sin
is , we have no idea what in creation is going on
's taken one of the world 's most fascinating stories and made it dull , lifeless , and irritating
chronicle not only of one man 's quest to be president , but of how that man single-handedly turned a plane full of hard-bitten , cynical journalists into what was essentially , by campaign 's end , an extended publicity department .
reduces
forgive me --
it is n't incomprehensible
an ambitious , guilt-suffused melodrama crippled by poor casting .
right-hand
a text to ` lick
discovery and humor between chaplin and kidman
to begin with
it comes off as so silly that you would n't be surprised if ba , murdock and rest of the a-team were seen giving chase in a black and red van .
from grace that still leaves shockwaves
a wide supply
seems to enjoy its own transparency
is , at bottom ,
crude humor
a flick as its subject
one of his most daring , and complicated , performances
games , wire fu , horror movies , mystery , james bond , wrestling
everything about the quiet american is good , except its timing .
've wasted nearly two hours of your own precious life with this silly little puddle of a movie
's excessively quirky and a little underconfident in its delivery
they do n't like it
is no doubt that krawczyk deserves a huge amount of the credit for the film 's thoroughly winning tone
honest effort
, brain-deadening hangover
a deft ,
funny moments
hot and the john wayne classics
to the cheap , graceless , hackneyed sci-fi serials of the '30s and '40s
is commentary enough
despite its dry wit and compassion
of a therapy session brought to humdrum life by some freudian puppet
its engaging simplicity
at a tattered and ugly past with rose-tinted glasses
telling what at heart is a sweet little girl
wonder .
of engaging historical drama that hollywood appears to have given up on in favor of sentimental war movies in the vein of ` we were soldiers
hollywood ending is a depressing experience
by the end of the flick
deferred and
-lrb- the characters ' -rrb-
desperate violinist wife
better than any summer blockbuster
all comes down to whether you can tolerate leon barlow .
the uncanny ability to right itself precisely when you think it 's in danger of going wrong
the real turns
with newcomer mcadams
unrelentingly grim -- and
a single threat
mel brooks '
the bad sound , the lack of climax and , worst of all , watching seinfeld -lrb- who is also one of the film 's producers -rrb- do everything he can to look like a good guy
there 's a little violence and lots of sex in a bid to hold our attention , but it grows monotonous after a while , as do joan and philip 's repetitive arguments , schemes and treachery
its own existence
from another dickens ' novel
fascinating character 's
shut
lots of pyrotechnics
applied
study them
instrument
inane images keep popping past your head
gets the feeling
lives down to its title
wise enough to recognize that there are few things in this world more complex -- and , as it turns out , more fragile -- than happiness
the film is undone by anachronistic quick edits and occasional jarring glimpses of a modern theater audience watching the events unfold .
morvern callar
buoyant energy level
might have been one of the more daring and surprising american movies of the year
another generic drama
phony
do n't think most of the people who loved the 1989 paradiso will prefer this new version .
hold one 's interest
accentuating , rather than
even very small children
histrionic
tradition
there 's surely something wrong with a comedy where the only belly laughs come from the selection of outtakes tacked onto the end credits .
that never really busts out of its comfy little cell
ably intercut and involving
that pollyana would reach for a barf bag .
sara sugarman 's whimsical comedy very annie-mary
... is so pat it makes your teeth hurt .
the product of loving ,
to plodding and back
huge fan
to the dog
your intelligence as well
a tired , unnecessary retread ... a stale copy of a picture that was n't all that great to begin with
runs for only 71 minutes and feels like three hours .
people onscreen
night shyamalan
suggestive
pay nine bucks for this
with bogus profundities
an energetic , extreme-sports adventure
although made on a shoestring and unevenly acted , conjures a lynch-like vision of the rotting underbelly of middle america .
for casual moviegoers who stumble into rules expecting a slice of american pie hijinks starring the kid from dawson 's creek
the wise , wizened visitor
is a deliberately unsteady mixture of stylistic elements
chris wedge and screenwriters michael berg , michael j. wilson
a very moving and revelatory footnote to the holocaust
of tales
's a documentary that says that the alternate sexuality meant to set you free may require so much relationship maintenance that celibacy can start looking good
struggles to rebel against his oppressive , right-wing , propriety-obsessed family
the movies ' creepiest conventions
millions
reasonably creative eighth-grader
work -- is charming , is moving
restate it
ability to ever again maintain a straight face while speaking to a highway patrolman
amount
would change the fact that what we have here is a load of clams left in the broiling sun for a good three days
they 're going through the motions
long-lived friendships
literal riffs
mimetic
seem graceless and ugly
rock-solid
one fantastic
'd rather
the piano teacher
the film is a verbal duel between two gifted performers .
the problem is the needlessly poor quality of its archival prints and film footage .
is like the rock on a wal-mart budget
, trouble every day is a plodding mess .
compromise with reality enough to become comparatively sane and healthy
say , entertaining
of the power of inertia to arrest development in a dead-end existence
the path ice age follows most closely
from a bygone era , and its convolutions ...
pathos-filled but ultimately life-affirming finale
its company
sinuously plotted
interviewees
grow boring
speak about other
cryin '
nurtures the multi-layers of its characters
dressed as a children 's party clown gets violently gang-raped
slim travel incognito
whose worldly knowledge comes from tv reruns and supermarket tabloids
change while physical and psychological barriers keep the sides from speaking even one word to each other
schrader
it does n't want to
they involve the title character herself
plays like the standard made-for-tv movie
a film neither bitter nor sweet , neither romantic nor comedic , neither warm nor fuzzy .
not a movie make
looks great , has solid acting and a neat premise
their time
a common through-line
been better in this colorful bio-pic of a mexican icon
makes most of what passes for sex in the movies look like cheap hysterics
so crammed with scenes and vistas and pretty moments
thought of the first production -- pro or con --
sit and stare and turn away from one another instead of talking
laggard drama wending its way to an uninspired philosophical epiphany .
-lrb- silver 's parrot has been replaced with morph , a cute alien creature who mimics everyone and everything around -rrb-
the nuclear crisis sequences
absurdly inappropriate ` comedy ' scenes
past and uncertain future
got through crashing a college keg party
well , it probably wo n't have you swinging from the trees hooting it 's praises
quasi-improvised
profoundly stupid affair
than the spawn
of an impression
a hardy group of determined new zealanders has proved its creative mettle .
there 's not much to fatale , outside of its stylish surprises
a wildly inventive mixture
enlightened by any of derrida 's
idea -lrb- of middle-aged romance -rrb- is not handled well and ,
war criminal
a necessary and timely one
on adolescence
above credibility
pick
feels secondhand , familiar -- and not in a good way
as spider-man
others may find it baffling
next wave
superficial humour
a dysfunctional parent-child relationship
chop suey .
oral storytelling frozen onto film
cut open a vein
the tube
need to watch for about thirty seconds before you say to yourself , ` ah , yes
immortal
seeking christian-themed fun
very hard
funny and , in the end ,
can go very right , and then step wrong
an unremarkable ,
the main problem
new yorkers always seem to find the oddest places to dwell ...
eddie murphy and robert deniro in showtime look like old , familiar vaudeville partners
van der groen , described as ` belgium 's national treasure , '
dramatized the alan warner novel , which itself felt like an answer to irvine welsh 's book trainspotting
monster\/science fiction flicks
be a welcome improvement
an example
in an african idiom
country bear universe
, three-dimensional characters
a formula that worked five years ago but has since lost its fizz
drive past -- even if it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster
though overall an overwhelmingly positive portrayal , the film does n't ignore the more problematic aspects of brown 's life .
disloyal
a bunch of exotic creatures
lush and beautifully photographed -lrb- somebody suggested the stills might make a nice coffee table book -rrb- , but ultimately you 'll leave the theater wondering why these people mattered .
a one-star rating
be cherished
clears
comedic bliss
stop die-hard french film connoisseurs
more mindless
of world cinema 's most wondrously gifted artists
this dog
start to finish
of the entire franchise
the pitch
this film that allowed it to get made
firmer direction
, tuck everlasting falls victim to that everlasting conundrum experienced by every human who ever lived : too much to do , too little time to do it in .
gel together
forget the psychology 101 study of romantic obsession and just watch the procession of costumes in castles and this wo n't seem like such a bore
first time around
stiff or
the basic premise is intriguing but quickly becomes distasteful and downright creepy .
japanese
fathers and
scarily funny , sorrowfully sympathetic to the damage it
are many tense scenes in trapped
did just that and it 's what makes their project so interesting
tried as a war criminal
consistent embracing humanity
steal a glimpse
there is a welcome lack of pretension about the film , which very simply sets out to entertain and ends up delivering in good measure .
will wind up as glum as mr. de niro
a bracing truth that 's refreshing after the phoniness of female-bonding pictures like divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood
twisted sort
as simple and innocent a movie as you can imagine .
promised it would be
, nutty , consistently funny .
of bubba ho-tep 's clearly evident quality
with death
slight but enjoyable documentary .
seems just as expectant of an adoring , wide-smiling reception
is anything but languorous
reduces the second world war to one man
seen whether statham can move beyond the crime-land action genre , but
- west coast rap wars , this modern mob music drama never fails to fascinate .
nincompoop benigni persona
and communicates something
that have overrun modern-day comedies
excruciating end
did n't sign a pact to burn the negative and the script and pretend the whole thing never existed
of vanessa redgrave 's career
the limited range
loss and
did the screenwriters just do a cut-and-paste of every bad action-movie line in history ?
niro
dreary tract
wasted
from the beyond
to crawl up your own \*\*\* in embarrassment
apartheid drama
any film that does n't even in passing mention political prisoners , poverty and the boat loads of people who try to escape the country is less a documentary and more propaganda by way of a valentine sealed with a kiss .
act if they had periods
, damaged characters
most unexpected material
of being what the english call ` too clever by half
the best movie in many a moon about the passions that sometimes fuel our best achievements and other times leave us stranded with nothing more than our lesser appetites .
he is
can say
in -lrb- screenwriter -rrb- charlie kaufman 's world , truth and fiction are equally strange , and his for the taking .
find new avenues of discourse on old problems
weinstein 's
1 to 10
, it 's pleasant enough and its ecological , pro-wildlife sentiments are certainly welcome .
to merit such superficial treatment
admire the film 's stately nature
even if the ring has a familiar ring , it 's still unusually crafty and intelligent for hollywood horror .
loud , bang-the-drum
run for your lives
remembered as one of -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- better films
ice age does n't have some fairly pretty pictures
it 's supposed to be a humorous , all-too-human look at how hope can breed a certain kind of madness -- and strength --
as she 's already comfortable enough in her own skin to be proud of her rubenesque physique
this western ear
of effective sight gags
another useless recycling of a brutal mid - '70s american sports movie
keep it from being a total rehash
comes along only occasionally ,
, fuzzy and sticky
because it can never be seen
greg kinnear gives a mesmerizing performance as a full-fledged sex addict who is in complete denial about his obsessive behavior .
unbridled greed and materalism
hitting the audience
inventiveness
be more appropriate
men
unadulterated
dust
popular gulzar and jagjit singh
, this is the first film in a long time that made me want to bolt the theater in the first 10 minutes .
a slight , weightless fairy tale
loud
dramatically moving
about the film
jacquot 's
as well as it does because -lrb- the leads -rrb- are such a companionable couple
frida is certainly no disaster , but neither is it the kahlo movie frida fans have been looking for .
how serious-minded the film is
schoolboy memoir
charlotte sometimes is a gem .
either of those films
doing battle with dozens of bad guys -- at once
the sequel is everything the original was not :
done all that heaven allows , if you wanted to make as anti-kieslowski a pun as possible
squad
's an epic here
laugh for not quite and hour and a half
adapts to the changes required of her , but the actress and director peter kosminsky never get the audience to break through the wall her character erects
mean-spirited and wryly
's nothing more satisfying during a summer of event movies than a spy thriller like the bourne identity that 's packed with just as much intelligence as action
historical truth and realism
oscar-worthy
the hothouse emotions of teendom
just as likely
her real-life persona
, inoffensive fluff
keep it from being simpleminded
to his series of spectacular belly flops
the chocolate factory without charlie
dark , disturbing , painful to watch , yet
reminds you that the key to stand-up is to always make it look easy , even though the reality is anything but
of female angst
adorably ditsy but
hollywood 's
this nervy oddity , like modern art should .
1990
of cute animals and clumsy people
takes a classic story , casts attractive and talented actors and uses a magnificent landscape to create a feature film that is wickedly fun to watch .
tropes
to form for director peter bogdanovich
is too long with too little going on .
the `` wild ride '' that ensues when brash young men set out to conquer the online world with laptops , cell phones and sketchy business plans
evolved from star to superstar some time
the heart-pounding suspense of a stylish psychological thriller
limply
portray
weekend
will live up to the apparent skills of its makers and the talents of its actors
will want to see over and over again
is definitely a cut above the rest .
this deeply spiritual film taps into the meaning and consolation in afterlife communications .
, this is a film that takes a stand in favor of tradition and warmth .
for bug-eyed mugging and gay-niche condescension
momentum and its position
's worth the price of admission for the ridicule factor alone .
the silver screen
terrific documentaries
has its rewards
at some point , all this visual trickery stops being clever and devolves into flashy , vaguely silly overkill .
all the more remarkable because it
might think
it must have seemed to frida kahlo as if her life did , too
any rock pile
this unknown slice
classic whale 's
a deep vein of sadness
feel time has decided to stand still
purge the world of the tooth and claw of human power
crudup 's screen presence
is one reason it 's so lackluster .
the perspective of those of us who see the continent through rose-colored glasses
twenty-three
'll wind up together
a sci-fi
all the heart
nothing funny in this every-joke-has - been-told-a -
hilarious writer-director himself
a scrapbook of living mug shots
center
a genial romance
cold porridge with only the odd enjoyably chewy lump
quirky soccer import
are no special effects , and no hollywood endings .
to stevenson
hashiguchi covers this territory with wit and originality , suggesting that with his fourth feature -- the first to be released in the u.s. -- a major director is emerging in world cinema .
from baseball movies that try too hard to be mythic
's a hellish , numbing experience to watch
stomp ''
trying to capture the novel 's deeper intimate resonances , the film has
of satisfied customers
it 's altman-esque
an avalanche of more appealing holiday-season product
following year
taking us
familiar material
is stark , straightforward and deadly ... an unnatural calm that 's occasionally shaken by ... blasts of rage , and later , violent jealousy . '
'll never
of mars
prefer a simple misfire
of a guy
a real audience-pleaser that will strike a chord with anyone who 's ever
opportunity to strongly present some profound social commentary
i never thought i 'd say this , but i 'd much rather watch teens poking their genitals into fruit pies
jacqueline
only so much baked cardboard i need to chew
skin of man , heart of beast
me
must be the end of the world
stupid , infantile , redundant , sloppy
to honestly address the flaws inherent in how medical aid is made available to american workers
terror by suggestion , rather than the overuse of special effects
bought a big tub of popcorn
of creative belly laughs
european cinema
, music and metaphor
's not the least of afghan tragedies
a damn fine and a truly distinctive and a deeply pertinent film
i just saw this movie ... well , it 's probably not accurate to call it a movie .
offers food
yeah , baby
absolutely nothing i had n't already seen .
fails to live up to -- or offer any new insight into -- its chosen topic
for completely empty entertainment
eschews the previous film 's historical panorama and roiling pathos for bug-eyed mugging and gay-niche condescension .
, the picture feels as if everyone making it lost their movie mojo .
give his audience
would be shocked if there was actually one correct interpretation , but that should n't make the movie or the discussion any less enjoyable .
of dollars
gives his heart only
a bit of a downer and a little
emotional gravity
his strongest performance
of ` jason x
his boisterous energy
dark room
its little neck
the same stuff
at provincial bourgeois french society
, you 're entirely unprepared .
new swings
perhaps it 's just impossible not to feel nostalgia for movies you grew up with
of those of us
human-scale
19
to believe that a life like this can sound so dull
dozing
singh
this bold move works
as much as 8 women 's augustine
screenwriter 's
and last look
comes out of nowhere substituting mayhem for suspense .
's as if a bored cage spent the duration of the film 's shooting schedule waiting to scream : `` got aids yet
wise and powerful
would be
junior
amir mann
takes no apparent joy
wondering about the characters ' lives after the clever credits roll
as claustrophic , suffocating and chilly
versatile
of man or
the `` webcast
its story was making no sense at all
care about this latest reincarnation of the world 's greatest teacher
open-faced , smiling madmen
's still terrible !
seduces
it may not be history -- but then again , what if it is ?
are all cheap
with peter sellers , kenneth williams , et
rachel
affords us intriguing glimpses of the insights gleaned from a lifetime of spiritual inquiry
talking to americans
that leaves you wanting more
babbitt
feel sorry for mick jagger 's sex life
's unlikely we 'll see a better thriller this year
familiar situations
limited range
so many merchandised-to-the-max movies
a sexy , surprising romance ... idemoto and kim make a gorgeous pair ... their scenes brim with sexual possibility and emotional danger
whatever you thought of the first production -- pro or con -- you 'll likely think of this one
is ...
get out your pooper-scoopers .
might soon be looking for a sign .
galore
the chateau has one very funny joke and a few other decent ones
after the death of a child
to do with it
is not always the prettiest pictures that tell the best story
is less than 90 minutes
ruins itself with too many contrivances and goofy situations
kumble
pared down its plots and characters
did n't think so .
potentially interesting idea
a real winner --
of hipness
there 's nothing like love to give a movie a b-12 shot , and cq shimmers with it
obviously seeks to re-create the excitement of such '50s flicks as jules verne 's ' 20,000 leagues under the sea ' and the george pal version of h.g. wells ' ` the time machine . '
nights
starts off
a visually flashy but narratively opaque and emotionally vapid
in weeks
graceful , moving
're likely wondering why you 've been watching all this strutting and posturing
could possibly find it funny .
much better book
that puts the dutiful efforts of more disciplined grade-grubbers
fascinating case study
has crafted an engaging fantasy of flavours and emotions , one part romance novel , one part recipe book
, guys would probably be duking it out with the queen of the damned for the honor .
into a slap-happy series
seen ` jackass : the movie
so large it 's altman-esque
there are entertaining and audacious moments
as an unsolved murder and an unresolved moral conflict jockey for the spotlight
the light comedic work of zhao benshan
the viewer feel like the movie 's various victimized audience members after a while , but
deep-seated , emotional
as a gangster sweating
, the film is also imbued with strong themes of familial ties and spirituality that are powerful and moving without stooping to base melodrama
` sophisticated ' viewers
of a been-there , done-that sameness
a such a brainless flibbertigibbet
no amount of burning , blasting , stabbing , and shooting can hide a weak script .
the campaign-trail press , especially
this melancholic film noir
of where it should go
what it is
involving
man , heart of beast
engages us in constant fits of laughter , until we find ourselves surprised at how much we care about the story
own meager weight
a philosophical visual coming right
last-place basketball
it has said plenty about how show business has infiltrated every corner of society -- and not always for the better .
a visual flair
this gender-bending comedy
souls and risk and schemes
time , death , eternity , and
veers uncomfortably close to pro-serb propaganda .
haunting and sublime music
insecurity
christmas season pics
flaccid odd-couple sniping
to do something clever
analgesic
all the halfhearted zeal
has a caffeinated , sloppy brilliance , sparkling with ideas you wish had been developed with more care ,
an intense and effective film about loneliness and the chilly anonymity of the environments where so many of us spend so much of our time .
's more enjoyable than i expected , though
haynes ' style apes films from the period
a documentary to make the stones weep -- as shameful as it
babbitt 's
crane 's life
understated expression
but it also comes with the laziness and arrogance of a thing that already knows it 's won .
, verve and fun
more and
peter sellers ,
interview with the assassin is structured less as a documentary and more as a found relic , and as such the film has a difficult time shaking its blair witch project real-time roots
as appalling as any ` comedy '
brings a youthful , out-to-change-the-world aggressiveness to the project , as if she 's cut open a vein and bled the raw film stock .
as being 51 times stronger than coke
maintains an appealing veneer without becoming too cute about it .
i liked the original short story but this movie , even at an hour and twenty-some minutes , it 's too long
that hollywood no longer has a monopoly on mindless action
genteel
for poetry
for the screen
even if it made its original release date last fall
we `` ca n't handle the truth '' than high crimes
hold my interest
bullock and grant
a low rate annie featuring some kid who ca n't act , only echoes of jordan , and weirdo actor crispin glover screwing things up old school .
of parrots raised on oprah
novel
before indigestion sets
assassin 's
you may be captivated , as i was , by its moods , and by its subtly transformed star , and still wonder why paul thomas anderson ever had the inclination to make the most sincere and artful movie in which adam sandler will probably ever appear .
obnoxious 88-minute
of a copy of a copy
its excellent use of new york locales and sharp writing
to a fault , but
a yellow streak
though lan yu lacks a sense of dramatic urgency
with a bigger budget
go very right
submerged here ,
muscle
to lau
wanted to fully capitalize on its lead 's specific gifts
most certainly
bump in the night and nobody
a core of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas
michel serrault
one of the year 's worst cinematic tragedies
the movie feels stitched together from stock situations and characters from other movies .
a director beginning to resemble someone 's crazy french grandfather
a loosely tied series
when you think you 've figured out bielinsky 's great game , that 's when you 're in the most trouble : he 's the con , and you 're just the mark .
storylines
beliefs
to
you 've seen it all before
a werewolf itself
briefly flirts with player masochism
a film really has to be exceptional to justify a three hour running time , and this is n't
may
dramatic things
the auditorium
i 'm likely to see all year
gives a superb performance full of deep feeling .
slaps
enjoyed barbershop
bittersweet , uncommonly sincere movie that portrays the frank humanity of ... emotional recovery
a quietly introspective portrait of the self-esteem of employment and the shame of losing a job
white parents
until the point
glorious dose
are simply intoxicating
leave you marveling at these guys ' superhuman capacity to withstand pain
's extremely hard to relate to any of the characters
redundant and inauthentic
poorly paced you could fit all of pootie tang in between its punchlines
stiff
nor robert de niro
the nincompoop benigni persona
finely cut diamond
serious ideas
a whole
offers an aids subtext
inhuman monster
, it 's really unclear why this project was undertaken
if they 're old enough to have developed some taste , so will your kids
surprisingly buoyant tone
only problem
this listless feature will win him any new viewers
emerge .
not once
mention mysterious , sensual , emotionally intense , and replete with virtuoso throat-singing
reported
suspend belief that were it not for holm 's performance
's ... worth the extra effort to see an artist , still committed to growth in his ninth decade , change while remaining true to his principles with a film whose very subject is , quite pointedly , about the peril of such efforts
quite admirable
measured or polished
romantic nor comedic
only so-so
a procession of stagy set pieces stacked with binary oppositions
look at a defeated but defiant nation in flux .
screen the master of disguise 24\/7
make interesting
falls into the trap of pretention
hang-ups
and bill weber
tickets
favor of old ` juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks with titles
hold over her
sheer ugliness
for freedom
refers
for biting off such a big job the first time out
of cinematic perfection
one man 's treasure
that is a self-glorified martin lawrence lovefest
is worth your time , especially if you have ellen pompeo sitting next to you for the ride
the screenplay by billy ray and terry george
totally unnecessary prologue
air-conditioning
ultimate edition
itself appears to be running on hypertime in reverse as the truly funny bits
snow dogs
where it 's supposed to feel funny and light
string together
huge risks
fall into the category of films
between the marquis -lrb- auteil -rrb- and emilie -lrb- le besco -rrb-
exhilarating ,
in knowing that
delightfully
pleasant enough dish
you have left
, earnest and -- sadly -- dull
so aggressively cheery
a beer
an engaging nostalgia piece
for not being able to enjoy a mindless action movie
a real snooze .
admission
into the mysteries of human behavior
will find their humor-seeking dollars best spent elsewhere
, philosophical nature
a perfect performance
spader and
while howard 's appreciation of brown and his writing is clearly well-meaning and sincere , the movie would be impossible to sit through
a compelling coming-of-age drama
commercialism all in the same movie
while something of bubba ho-tep 's clearly evident quality may end up languishing on a shelf somewhere
a few crucial things
an 8-year-old channeling roberto benigni
at once playful and haunting , an in-depth portrait of an iconoclastic artist who was fundamentally unknowable even to his closest friends
but thoroughly satisfying entertainment
riffs on the diciness of colonics ,
acknowledges upfront that the plot makes no sense
movie-industry satire
the living room
the news of his illness
their antics
did n't make me want to lie down in a dark room with something cool to my brow
succeeds .
its seriousness and quality
without -lrb- de niro -rrb-
breathtakingly
the horrible pains of a death
, like bartleby , is something of a stiff -- an extra-dry office comedy that seems twice as long as its 83 minutes .
whatever flaws igby goes down may possess , it is undeniably that
with pryor , carlin and murphy
abhorrent
is a masterpiece of elegant wit and artifice
to be carried away
setting
move so easily across racial and cultural lines in the film that it makes my big fat greek wedding look like an apartheid drama
it 's got all the familiar bruckheimer elements , and schumacher does probably as good a job as anyone at bringing off the hopkins\/rock collision of acting styles and onscreen personas .
give shapiro , goldman , and bolado credit for good intentions ,
a collaboration
dramatized
are too many bona fide groaners among too few laughs
a plot
by necessity , lacks fellowship 's heart
a discarded house beautiful spread
the film never rises above a conventional , two dimension tale
suggests that russians take comfort in their closed-off nationalist reality .
saeko
mired in sentimentality
raunchy and graphic
view
much of a mystery
clumsy dialogue , heavy-handed phoney-feeling sentiment , and
if you 're an agnostic carnivore
agonizing bore
characters who are sweet and believable , and are defeated by a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
mind :
our times
have a good alternative
estrogen-free
somewhat satisfying
it 's a big idea , but the film itself is small and shriveled .
impresses
does little that is actually funny with the material
alert !
a nationwide blight
does n't ignore the more problematic aspects of brown 's life .
thanks
in both animation and storytelling
radio
the film 's messages of tolerance and diversity are n't particularly original , but one ca n't help but be drawn in by the sympathetic characters
about six gags
really have n't had a good cheesy b-movie playing in theaters since ... well ... since last week 's reign of fire
well-balanced
a confrontational stance
roller coaster life
long-suffering
a charm
inconsistencies
and brutal nature
as quirky
surprisingly touching
its digs
call me a cold-hearted curmudgeon for not being able to enjoy a mindless action movie
showing us in explicit detail
is supposed to be madcap farce
does n't have a passion for the material
the edge
treat its characters , weak and strong , as fallible human beings , not caricatures
overstays
is a tribute
very shapable but largely unfulfilling
it is about the subject
makes it
decent gags
a longtime tolkien fan or a movie-going neophyte
of this worn-out , pandering palaver
a giant pile of elephant feces
making a vanity project with nothing new
nothing but a camera
, he can not overcome the sense that pumpkin is a mere plot pawn for two directors with far less endearing disabilities .
a head-turner
taking us into the lives of women to whom we might not give a second look if we passed them on the street
an excellent job
effective if you stick with it
earlier copycat under siege
a dark room with something cool
its 83 minutes
the same all over
its moods
's too committed .
to deliver awe-inspiring , at times sublime , visuals
will smirk uneasily at the film 's nightmare versions of everyday sex-in-the-city misadventures
does n't always go hand in hand with talent
restored
wo n't be disappointed
resolutely unreligious
hardhearted
binary
is probably
blissfully
it has some special qualities and the soulful gravity of crudup 's anchoring performance .
me and
cinematic intoxication ,
fabuleux destin
indispensable
presents yet another tired old vision of the gay community as an all-inclusive world where uptight , middle class bores like antonia can feel good about themselves
brings a youthful , out-to-change-the-world aggressiveness
a rather dull , unimaginative car chase
suggesting that with his fourth feature
the porky 's
most daring
it deserved all the hearts it won -- and wins still , 20 years later .
diplomat 's
striking a blow for artistic integrity
blockage
captivating details
is carried less by wow factors than by its funny , moving yarn that holds up well after two decades
amused by the sick sense of humor
sever
'' dangerous
creates a drama with such a well-defined sense of place and age -- as in , 15 years old --
frequent flurries of creative belly laughs and
-lrb- t -rrb- he
vividly captures the chaotic insanity and personal tragedies that are all too abundant when human hatred spews forth unchecked .
to interesting cinematic devices -lrb- cool visual backmasking -rrb- , a solid cast , and some wickedly sick and twisted humor
either esther 's initial anomie or
... a thoughtful what-if for the heart as well as the mind .
do with the story
the plot and its complications
the start -- and
, serious film
cons
veers from its comic course
you 'll cheer .
might more accurately be titled mr. chips off the old block
spare and simple manner
faithful without being forceful , sad without being shrill ,
are poorly
about the santa clause 2 , purportedly a children 's movie ,
like , say ,
never does `` lilo & stitch '' reach the emotion or timelessness of disney 's great past , or even that of more recent successes such as `` mulan '' or `` tarzan . ''
tempting just to go with it for the ride
as relationships shift
you can release your pent up anger
wild soil
a no
iii
`` snl '' has-been
been given a part worthy of her considerable talents
that carries a charge of genuine excitement
accepts the news of his illness so quickly but
afford the $ 20 million ticket to ride a russian rocket
if you can tolerate the redneck-versus-blueblood cliches that the film trades in
immature and
our justice system
need to chew
ai n't art ,
once emotional
it does have a few cute moments
by amateurish
9\/11
lived experience
that deserves a chance to shine
the telling of a story largely untold
tooth and claw
flatter
the screenwriter and director michel gondry restate it to the point of ridiculousness
it 's mission accomplished
even lazier and far less enjoyable
, jackass lacks aspirations of social upheaval .
me want to lie down in a dark room with something cool to my brow
just when you think you are making sense of it
hoary dialogue
still comes from spielberg , who has never made anything that was n't at least watchable
of eager fans
capra 's
scooby-doo does n't know if it wants to be a retro-refitting exercise in campy recall for older fans or a silly , nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick .
silence of the lambs
smart , compelling drama
frazzled
a static and sugary little half-hour , after-school special about interfaith understanding
not only better than its predecessor
amazing
a weird
at 163 minutes
patronising reverence
works both as a detailed personal portrait and as a rather frightening examination of modern times
the story is better-focused than the incomprehensible anne rice novel it 's based upon
a technical triumph and an extraordinary
two obvious dimensions
the movie 's fragmentary narrative style makes piecing the story together frustrating difficult
held my interest
michael kalesniko
be college kids
pursuers
a cult favorite
fascinating they may be as history
this is n't worth sitting through
zeus -lrb- the dog from snatch -rrb-
-lrb- less a movie than -rrb- an appalling , odoriferous thing ... so
menace and atmosphere
this sometimes wry adaptation of v.s. naipaul 's novel
unlikely
with such conviction
it ai n't half-bad .
with the pesky moods of jealousy
tortured husband
that between the son and his wife , and the wife and the father ,
far less sophisticated and knowing horror films
chesterton and
the recent argentine film son of the bride
little less product
that the jury who bestowed star hoffman 's brother gordy with the waldo salt screenwriting award at 2002 's sundance festival were honoring an attempt to do something different over actually pulling it off
kids-and-family-oriented
cloying messages and irksome characters
director tuck tucker
it will do so in a way that does n't make you feel like a sucker
light on the chills and heavy on the atmospheric weirdness
an oscar
its surreal sense of humor and technological finish
is frequently indecipherable
another love story in 2002 's remarkable procession of sweeping pictures that have reinvigorated the romance genre .
's a dangerous , secretly unhinged guy who could easily have killed a president because it made him feel powerful
borderline
man , heart
gone badly awry
had ever
hatfield and hicks make the oddest of couples , and
is doa
its recycled aspects ,
just seems manufactured to me and artificial
a very tasteful rock and roll movie
even elizabeth hurley seem graceless and ugly
never quite emerges from the shadow of ellis ' book .
persuades
brew
are homages to a classic low-budget film noir movie
contrived exercise
those who are not acquainted with the author 's work , on the other hand ,
the characters are more deeply thought through than in most ` right-thinking ' films .
an easy one to review
, the tale -- like its central figure , vivi -- is just a little bit hard to love .
, incisive meditation
idiotic court maneuvers
instead of a witty expose on the banality and hypocrisy of too much kid-vid , we get an ugly , mean-spirited lashing out by an adult who 's apparently been forced by his kids to watch too many barney videos .
designed as a reverie about memory and regret ,
the film 's production design
no denying that burns is a filmmaker with a bright future ahead of him
understated and
when it could have been so much more
any way of gripping what its point is , or even its attitude toward its subject
of the idea itself
of manners about a brainy prep-school kid with a mrs. robinson complex
after foster
all the sibling rivalry
all movie long , city by the sea swings from one approach to the other , but in the end , it stays in formula -- which is a waste of de niro , mcdormand and the other good actors in the cast .
orange
sharing the same scene
it 's just rather leaden and dull .
does n't live up to the exalted tagline
action sequences
daunting narrative
aimless ,
american sports
, but i found what time
of dust-caked stagnation
for being
stunning new young talent
turns a potentially interesting idea
the filmmaker 's extraordinary access
by volletta wallace 's maternal fury , her fearlessness
filled with fantasies , daydreams , memories and one fantastic visual trope
the careers of a pair of spy kids
are in perfect balance .
as the film goes on
makes them .
goes out of its way to introduce obstacles for him to stumble over .
long soliloquies
's something about mary and both american pie movies
own views
and hip huggers
like he 's not trying to laugh at how bad
spite of clearly evident poverty and hardship
all-too-familiar saga
` under siege 3
sci-fi thriller
motherhood
when they need it to sell us on this twisted love story , but who can also negotiate the movie 's darker turns
to win a wide summer audience through word-of-mouth reviews and
how men would act if they had periods
is akin to comparing the evil dead with evil dead ii
scott 's convincing portrayal of roger the sad cad that really gives the film its oomph
than into the script , which has a handful of smart jokes
of scarface
one-hour tv documentary
an unencouraging threefold expansion on the former mtv series
the first tunisian film i have ever seen , and it 's also probably the most good-hearted yet sensual entertainment i 'm likely to see all year
hell so shattering it
way home
piccoli 's performance is amazing , yes ,
mock the kind of folks they do n't understand , ones they figure the power-lunchers do n't care to understand , either
forcefully told , with superb performances throughout
just about all
at once overly old-fashioned in its sudsy plotting and heavy-handed in its effort to modernize it with encomia to diversity and tolerance .
be on video long before they grow up and you can wait till then
a rumor of angels does n't just slip -- it avalanches into forced fuzziness
it is were it not for the striking , quietly vulnerable personality of ms. ambrose
is essentially juiceless .
labors so hard to whip life into the importance of being earnest that he probably pulled a muscle or two .
disarmingly lived-in movie
upsets the novel 's exquisite balance and
throws away
work at the back of your neck
menacing
the music
a definitive account
the film desperately sinks further and further into comedy futility .
makes for snappy prose but a stumblebum of a movie
watching austin powers
the attraction
is the best little `` horror '' movie i 've seen in years
indie projects
someone 's
underestimated
of fun and funny in the middle , though somewhat less hard-hitting
's nothing remotely topical or sexy
brief nudity
telegraphed well in advance
unblinking work that serves as a painful elegy and sobering cautionary tale
which is just the point
make a person who has lived her life half-asleep suddenly wake up and
there are cheesy backdrops , ridiculous action sequences , and many tired jokes about men in heels .
anything that 's been done before
and mr. serrault
stand a ghost of a chance
a hairdo like gandalf
come with a subscription to espn the magazine
kids-in-peril theatrics
scherfig , the writer-director ,
are frequently more fascinating than the results
informative ,
jews
bluescreen
last dance ,
a dearth of vitality
comes across as lame and sophomoric in this debut indie feature .
to enjoy yourselves without feeling conned
it may be about drug dealers , kidnapping , and unsavory folks
you could possibly expect these days from american cinema
by phifer and black
scenes all end in someone screaming .
near the back
the online world
passes time
potboiler until its absurd , contrived , overblown , and entirely implausible finale .
of these tragic deaths
tends to remind one of a really solid woody allen film , with its excellent use of new york locales and sharp writing
the annals of cinema
its shortness disappoints
refreshingly ,
undeniable
in a remote african empire
be ignored
raises some worthwhile themes
the bourne identity should n't be half as entertaining as it is , but director doug liman and his colleagues have managed to pack it with enough action to satisfy the boom-bam crowd without a huge sacrifice of character and mood .
the entire family and one
below may not mark mr. twohy 's emergence into the mainstream , but
, for its eccentric , accident-prone characters , and for the crazy things that keep people going in this crazy life
on a historical text
remember a niche hit
gravity and plummets
the intended , er , spirit
, ' then cinderella ii proves that a nightmare is a wish a studio 's wallet makes .
thick shmear
scope and
been bland
that also smacks of revelation
are too cute
shows us a slice of life that 's very different from our own and yet instantly recognizable .
in a ridiculous wig no respectable halloween costume shop would ever try to sell
like the work of someone
depictions
` analyze that
wanted to make as anti-kieslowski a pun as possible
frosting is n't , either
subtle and visceral
suck you in despite their flaws
though it 's told with sharp ears and eyes for the tenor of the times
a very funny romantic comedy about two skittish new york middle-agers who stumble into a relationship and then
it -- the kind of movie
hilariously wicked black comedy ...
norwegian offering
i do n't know if frailty will turn bill paxton into an a-list director , but
to flesh either out
i found myself growing more and more frustrated and detached as vincent became more and more abhorrent .
while scorsese 's bold images and generally smart casting ensure that `` gangs '' is never lethargic , the movie is hindered by a central plot that 's peppered with false starts and populated by characters who are nearly impossible to care about .
that at its best does n't just make the most out of its characters ' flaws but insists on the virtue of imperfection .
extracting the bare bones of byatt 's plot for purposes of bland hollywood romance
the addition of a biblical message will either improve the film for you ,
a fierce dance of destruction
squint
in what is already an erratic career
a pure participatory event
the work of a filmmaker who has secrets buried at the heart of his story and knows how to take time revealing them .
is the best ` old neighborhood ' project
of which they 'll get plenty -rrb-
filmmaker 's
mouth
come to believe that nachtwey hates the wars he shows and empathizes with the victims he reveals
wears its empowerment
goodfellas
heads
shiver-inducing
impressively discreet filmmakers
induces headaches
from himself
to really
is an accuracy of observation in the work of the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism
pre-9 \/ 11 new york
distinct impression
black
a profoundly stupid affair , populating its hackneyed and meanspirited storyline with cardboard characters and performers who value cash above credibility .
chicken barely give a thought to the folks who prepare and deliver it
miller comes at film with bracing intelligence and a vision both painterly and literary .
like being trapped while some weird relative trots out the video he took of the family vacation to stonehenge
a clear-eyed chronicle
into one of the summer 's most pleasurable movies
tepid star trek
invite some genuine spontaneity into the film by having the evil aliens ' laser guns actually hit something for once
the marquis -lrb- auteil -rrb- and emilie
than any english lit
an emotionally strong and politically potent piece
to never growing old
becomes more specimen
cletis tout might inspire a trip to the video store -- in search of a better movie experience .
raised a few notches above kiddie fantasy pablum
an intelligent , multi-layered and profoundly humanist -lrb- not to mention gently political -rrb- meditation
is tedious though ford and neeson capably hold our interest , but its just not a thrilling movie .
personal velocity has a no-frills docu-dogma plainness , yet
with amazing finesse
's coherent , well shot
audience 's
hardly a film that comes along every day .
's so bad it starts to become good
listen
get inside you
deadpan tone
brooding personalities that parade about as if they were coming back from stock character camp -- a drowsy drama infatuated by its own pretentious self-examination
doubling
brother-man
that 's its first sign of trouble .
is a diverting -- if predictable -- adventure suitable for a matinee
hollywood expects people to pay to see it
figured out the con and the players
's the most positive thing that can be said about the new rob schneider vehicle ?
ratliff 's two previous titles , plutonium circus and purgatory county show his penchant for wry , contentious configurations , and this film is part of that delicate canon .
swims away
people who have never picked a lock do so easily after a few tries and become expert fighters after a few weeks
detailed wonders
secular
closing act
of pulchritude
this version of h.g. wells ' time machine
garth ' has n't progressed as nicely as ` wayne . '
can only point the way -- but
watered down the version of the one before
go down in cinema history as the only movie ever in which the rest of the cast was outshined by ll cool j.
that makes hard work
be as cutting , as witty or as true as back in the glory days of weekend and two or three things i know about her , but who else engaged in filmmaking today is so cognizant of the cultural and moral issues involved in the process
swallow than wertmuller 's polemical allegory
given this movie a rating of zero
the locations
the script is too mainstream
's tough to tell which is in more abundant supply in this woefully hackneyed movie , directed by scott kalvert , about street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn -- stale cliches , gratuitous violence , or empty machismo
crisper and
sugar hysteria
calm us of our daily ills and
s face is chillingly unemotive ,
are simply intoxicating .
take credit
stress ` dumb
astoundingly
an accent
there 's nothing else happening
ralph fiennes and
could use more of : spirit , perception , conviction
only to record the events for posterity
rally to its cause
slightly crazed , overtly determined young woman
has stuck around for this long
from a forgotten front
doubt it
shrugging acceptance
perform entertaining tricks
captures , in luminous interviews and amazingly evocative film from three decades ago ,
were far more entertaining than i had expected
recalling
gives `` mothman ''
take care is nicely performed by a quintet of actresses
get buried alive
the film 's sense
distinct
's a conundrum not worth solving
as one of the most interesting writer\/directors working today
of their control
ultimate collapse
quick-cuts
a little scattered
choose the cliff-notes over reading a full-length classic
appropriate the structure of arthur schnitzler 's reigen
it 's still not a good movie
three short films
a time machine , a journey back to your childhood ,
in artful , watery tones of blue , green and brown
hard-core slasher aficionados will find things to like ...
in a barrel
the people
deeper level
a renowned filmmaker attempts to show off his talent by surrounding himself with untalented people
partly satisfying
convinced
is possible
nightmare
the protagonists ' bohemian boorishness mars the spirit of good clean fun
at one man 's downfall , brought about by his lack of self-awareness
stomach-turning
, the way to that destination is a really special walk in the woods .
the intelligent jazz-playing exterminator
poo-poo
carried out by men of marginal intelligence , with reactionary ideas about women and a total lack of empathy
in this spy comedy franchise
exercise in formula crash-and-bash action
the genre and
has bucked the odds to emerge as an exquisite motion picture in its own right
on the banality and hypocrisy of too much kid-vid
than ` magnifique
eileen walsh , an engaging , wide-eyed actress whose teeth are a little too big for her mouth , infuses the movie with much of its slender , glinting charm .
that undercuts its charm
i have ever seen on the screen
it 's not an easy one to review .
strident and
fantasies , daydreams , memories and one fantastic visual trope
being good
ever racing
a much better documentary -- more revealing , more emotional and more surprising -- than its pedestrian english title would have you believe .
it also has a strong dramatic and emotional pull that gradually sneaks up on the audience
already overladen with plot conceits
june
's nothing here that they could n't have done in half an hour
interested ,
a film 's title served such dire warning
watercolor
get a sense of good intentions derailed by a failure to seek and strike just the right tone .
of animation enthusiasts of all ages
splendid
specific conditions
wonder if she is always like that
columbia pictures '
like a brand-new
probably be one of those movies barely registering a blip on the radar screen of 2002 .
one of those based-on-truth stories that persuades you , with every scene , that it could never really have happened this way .
advert
in a word
would even think to make the attraction a movie
great visual stylists
with indoctrinated prejudice
lingering terror
the synergistic impulse
the girls
others , more attuned to the anarchist maxim that ` the urge to destroy is also a creative urge ' , or more willing to see with their own eyes , will find morrison 's iconoclastic uses of technology to be liberating .
most wondrous love story
penalty
far more interested
a fascinating part
they presume their audience wo n't sit still for a sociology lesson , however entertainingly presented ,
of benjamins ' elements
's worth it
would do well to cram earplugs in their ears and put pillowcases over their heads for 87 minutes
a satisfying movie experience
's an element of heartbreak to watching it now , with older and wiser eyes , because we know what will happen after greene 's story ends
the optimism
many viewers
is nothing but a convenient conveyor belt of brooding personalities that parade about as if they were coming back from stock character camp -- a drowsy drama infatuated by its own pretentious self-examination .
the ruthless social order
too bad none
great saturday night live sketch
eventually resents having to inhale this gutter romancer 's secondhand material
mtv show
to be the definition of a ` bad ' police shooting
a witty , low-key romantic comedy .
gives a performance that is masterly .
villeneuve
the popularity
witness first-time director
that a more confused , less interesting and more sloppily made film could possibly come down the road in 2002
's about individual moments of mood , and an aimlessness that 's actually sort of amazing .
's anchored by splendid performances from an honored screen veteran and a sparkling newcomer who instantly transform themselves into a believable mother\/daughter pair .
attractive
graphic sex may be what 's attracting audiences to unfaithful , but gripping performances by lane and gere are what will keep them awake .
seeing how both evolve
the most irresponsible picture ever released by a major film studio .
to touch on spousal abuse
derek luke
this laboratory of laughter
the apparent skills
by killer cgi effects
while this has the making of melodrama , the filmmaker cuts against this natural grain , producing a work that 's more interested in asking questions than in answering them .
directors john musker and ron clements , the team behind the little mermaid
subtly rendered
a touching , small-scale story of family responsibility and care in the community .
though i was in the tiny two seater plane that carried the giant camera around australia , sweeping and gliding , banking
increasingly threadbare gross-out comedy cycle
delivers the same message
that delivers a surprising
italicizes the absurdity of the premise
two bewitched adolescents
where nothing really happens
very much
without missing a beat
leather pants &
of history affectingly
is slight and admittedly manipulative
remains fairly light , always entertaining , and smartly written .
grabs you in the dark and
thoughtless , random , superficial humour
labute deal with the subject of love head-on
vittorio de sica proud
bride
practically every expectation either a longtime tolkien fan or a movie-going neophyte
, always brooding look
uses grant 's own twist of acidity to prevent itself from succumbing to its own bathos
refusing
contemporary , in-jokey one
does n't do more than expand a tv show to movie length
is no `` waterboy ! ''
sense-of-humour
impulses
it never lacks in eye-popping visuals
the run-of-the-mill singles blender
carry out a dickensian hero
may think you have figured out the con and the players in this debut film by argentine director fabian bielinsky , but while you were thinking someone made off with your wallet
might i suggest that the wayward wooden one end it all by stuffing himself into an electric pencil sharpener ?
plenty of entertainment value
warm and
a certain era
proves it 's never too late to learn
bubble
turf
narrated by martin landau and
be delightfully compatible here
you bet there is and
international acclaim
godfrey reggio 's career shines like a lonely beacon .
paxton , making his directorial feature debut
director denzel washington
builds its multi-character story with a flourish
before booking passage
, no , we get another scene , and then another .
the answer is as conventional as can be
wimps out by going for that pg-13 rating ,
the whole dead-undead genre ,
the dispossessed
are fleshed-out enough to build any interest .
harry & tonto never existed
the rest of the film
that brown played in american culture as an athlete , a movie star , and an image of black indomitability
of a sort
from the palestinian side
an inexplicable nightmare
thanks to confident filmmaking and a pair of fascinating performances
fantastically vital
about dealing with regret and , ultimately , finding redemption
jason actually takes a backseat in his own film to special effects
moments of jaw-droppingly odd behavior
here a more annoying , though less angry
through this one
throw us off the path of good sense
who has n't lost a bit of the dry humor that first made audiences on both sides of the atlantic love him
grittily beautiful
instead go rent `` shakes the clown '' , a much funnier film with a similar theme and an equally great robin williams performance
's to this film 's -lrb- and its makers ' -rrb-
and artistic transcendence
should be thrown back in the river
that this noble warlord would be consigned to the dustbin of history
carrey
most of the things that made the original men in black such a pleasure are still there .
an archetypal
her exploration of the outer limits of raunch
who else engaged in filmmaking today is so cognizant of the cultural and moral issues involved in the process
episodic choppiness , undermining the story 's emotional thrust
ca n't quite maintain its initial momentum , but
pokes , provokes ,
entertainment
exists , and
works - mostly due to its superior cast
to its great credit
, silver-haired and leonine
slapstick
wartime farce
a frustrating yet deeply watchable melodrama
the catholic establishment
brought to life on the big screen .
brings an irresistible blend of warmth and humor and a consistent embracing humanity in the face of life 's harshness .
not good enough to pass for a litmus test of the generation gap and not bad enough to repulse any generation of its fans .
anti-adult movies
buoyant , expressive
's a sheer unbridled delight in the way
could have had
terrible , banal dialogue ; convenient , hole-ridden plotting ; superficial characters and
shows its indie tatters and self-conscious seams in places ,
is laughingly enjoyable
actresses -lrb- and one academy award winning actor -rrb- succumb to appearing in this junk that 's tv sitcom material at best
knows its sade
with the story
given audiences the time of day by concentrating on the elements of a revealing alienation among a culture of people who sadly are at hostile odds with one another through recklessness and retaliation
that rare movie that works on any number of levels
depressing
except someone
a stupid , derivative horror film that substitutes extreme gore for suspense .
to fear about `` fear dot com ''
while certain cues , like the happy music , suggest that this movie is supposed to warm our hearts
commenting on the monster 's path of destruction
lavish formalism
a cut-and-paste
the film is a hoot , and is just as good , if not better than much of what 's on saturday morning tv especially the pseudo-educational stuff we all ca n't stand .
a pretty funny movie , with most of the humor
stale first act , scrooge story ,
the gloss
to imagine another director ever making his wife look so bad in a major movie
awash in self-consciously flashy camera effects , droning house music and flat , flat dialogue
a few sleepless hours
tezuka 's status
a faster paced family
first 2\/3
its predictable plot and paper-thin supporting characters
it -rrb- comes off like a hallmark commercial
the word ,
, moonlight mile should strike a nerve in many .
, behind-the-scenes navel-gazing kaufman
it never quite adds up
, it 's hard to shake the feeling that it was intended to be a different kind of film .
mostly fool 's gold
what redeems the film is the cast , particularly the ya-yas themselves .
stallion of the cimarron is a winner .
a relentless , bombastic and ultimately empty world war ii action flick .
as the film 's characters
he does n't unveil it until the end , after endless scenes of him wheedling reluctant witnesses and pointing his camera through the smeared windshield of his rental car
america 's thirst for violence
concerning
on expressing itself in every way imaginable
, blade ii mutates into a gross-out monster movie with effects that are more silly than scary .
bad film you thought was going to be really awful
a way to make j.k. rowling 's marvelous series into a deadly bore
a temperamental child
twist that everyone except the characters in it can see coming a mile away .
a more sheerly beautiful film
must have been lost in the translation
the price of popularity and small-town pretension in the lone star state
understand why this did n't connect with me would require another viewing
the exclamation point seems to be the only bit of glee
but still quite tasty and inviting all the same
into forced fuzziness
line
particular area
1994 's
the sentimental script has problems , but the actors pick up the slack
after
well-structured
for 90 minutes
by the time the surprise ending is revealed , interest can not be revived .
to be affected and boring
of a twinkie -- easy to swallow , but scarcely nourishing
the emotions seem authentic
actually has a brain
feel like running out screaming
favor of gags that rely on the strength of their own cleverness
grotesque narcissism
of the first movie
if they want one
crammed with incident
the disappointingly generic nature
a frustrating ` tweener ' -- too slick
of the art world
's all true .
director todd solondz has made a movie about critical reaction to his two previous movies , and about his responsibility to the characters that he creates .
owe more
it 's dark and tragic , and lets the business of the greedy talent agents get in the way of saying something meaningful about facing death
this journey
way chekhov
an undistinguished rhythm
can be
and immature provocations
breathes extraordinary life
mcculloch production
affecting depictions of a love affair
marvelously compelling is present brown as a catalyst for the struggle of black manhood in restrictive and chaotic america ... sketchy but nevertheless gripping portrait of jim brown , a celebrated wonder in the spotlight
the only possible complaint
at the right time in the history of our country
-- dare i say it twice --
is n't a terrible film
movie special
below casts its spooky net out into the atlantic ocean and spits it back , grizzled and charred , somewhere northwest of the bermuda triangle .
the bourne identity should n't be half as entertaining as it is , but director doug liman and his colleagues have managed to pack it with enough action to satisfy the boom-bam crowd without a huge sacrifice of character and mood
a success
will love this movie
the metaphors are provocative , but
that 's been given the drive of a narrative
glides
the intractable , irreversible flow of history
satisfying summer
for a shoot-out
modernize and
anything approaching a visceral kick
horror and sci-fi
baffled the folks
the intelligence of gay audiences has been grossly underestimated , and a meaty plot and well-developed characters have been sacrificed for skin and flash that barely fizzle
a can of 2-day old coke
goofball action comedy
we are to ourselves and each other
yard
an artistic collaboration
you can fire a torpedo through some of clancy 's holes , and
spiral
just a series
is remarkably fuddled about motives and context , which drains it of the dramatic substance that would shake us in our boots -lrb- or cinema seats -rrb- .
feeling like you 've seen a movie instead of an endless trailer
are simply dazzling , particularly balk , who 's finally been given a part worthy of her considerable talents
the story is bogus and its characters tissue-thin
whole subplots
dredge
the film is well under way -- and yet
, fitfully amusing , but ultimately so weightless that a decent draft in the auditorium might blow it off the screen .
like ` masterpiece theatre ' type costumes
scratching your head in amazement over the fact that so many talented people could participate in such an
satiric fire and emotional turmoil
really horrible drek .
televised
lack-of-attention span
bargain-basement european pickup
more entertaining ,
of john waters and todd solondz
those crazy , mixed-up films
high drama ,
the overuse of special effects
delightful little film
that the new film is a lame kiddie flick and that carvey 's considerable talents are wasted in it
classic moral-condundrum drama : what would you have done to survive ?
tormented
that good
of fun , with an undeniable energy
provide much more insight than the inside column of a torn book jacket
the dialogue is very choppy and monosyllabic despite the fact that it is being dubbed .
exterior photography
has a built-in audience , but only among those who are drying out from spring break and are still unconcerned about what they ingest
to special effects
enough gun battles and throwaway
preachy one
so here it is : it 's about a family of sour immortals
gentle and
rag-tag
returns de palma to his pulpy thrillers of the early '80s
all the longing , anguish and ache , the confusing sexual messages
strange scenario
know or care
a rote exercise
like most of jaglom 's films , some of it is honestly affecting
channeling kathy baker 's creepy turn as the repressed mother on boston public just as much as 8 women 's augustine
telegraphed pathos
wildly erratic drama
14-year-old robert macnaughton ,
new york city
emotionally accessible , almost mystical work
a charismatic charmer
with the unfortunate trump card being the dreary mid-section of the film
generation '
duds
one of the greatest films i 've ever seen .
, very good
beautifully read and , finally , deeply humanizing
mechanics
is able to visualize schizophrenia but is still confident enough to step back and look at the sick character with a sane eye
the movie attempts to mine laughs from a genre -- the gangster\/crime comedy -- that wore out its welcome with audiences several years ago ,
ca n't compare to the wit , humor and snappy dialogue of the original
is often
instead of using george and lucy 's most obvious differences to ignite sparks
fatale
sleep-inducingly
failed jokes
children and adults enamored of all things pokemon wo n't be disappointed .
with making this queen a thoroughly modern maiden
plays like some corny television
iranian people
very informative
has n't been living under a rock
flat effort
toast
will all but take you to outer space
of action comedies
peerlessly
less sophisticated audiences
sword fighting
the mystery unravels
by many directors of the iranian new wave
're far better
for a sociology lesson
thought i 'd say this
creates a drama with such a well-defined sense of place and age -- as in , 15 years old
equal amounts of beautiful movement and inside information
appears to have had free rein to be as pretentious as he wanted
suspenseful enough for older kids but not too scary
of half-dimensional characters
maintains suspense on different levels
diverting grim message
subtle , humorous , illuminating study
greek
, 99-minute
fly
pervasive , and unknown
associated
one thing 's for sure -- if george romero had directed this movie , it would n't have taken the protagonists a full hour to determine that in order to kill a zombie you must shoot it in the head .
takes a great film and
swung me
, dares , injuries , etc.
re-fried green tomatoes
anthropomorphic animal characters
feels slight , as if it were an extended short , albeit one made by the smartest kids in class .
colorful but flat drawings
the last kiss will probably never achieve the popularity of my big fat greek wedding , but
robin williams has thankfully ditched the saccharine sentimentality of bicentennial man in favour of an altogether darker side .
it is a unique , well-crafted psychological study of grief
would have worked so much better dealing in only one reality
their resumes
it 's certainly an honest attempt to get at something
be had from films crammed with movie references
... stylistically , the movie is a disaster .
been the action
the direction , by george hickenlooper , has no snap to it , no wiseacre crackle or hard-bitten cynicism .
parents know where all the buttons are , and how to push them
is a sentimentalist
elaborate
jr.
overcomes
nails sy 's queasy infatuation and overall strangeness .
eclipses nearly everything else she 's ever done
the true wonder
c. walsh
pow drama
the dramatic crisis
in this country
a stirring , funny and
on each other
funk brothers
the next big thing 's not-so-big -lrb- and not-so-hot -rrb-
the fingers in front of your eyes
's reign of fire
shopping mall theaters
real women have curves wears its empowerment on its sleeve but
have become a camp adventure , one of those movies that 's so bad it starts to become good
such message-mongering moralism
director kevin donovan
parachutes
are presented in convincing way
listening to movies
wears you down
surrenders to a formulaic bang-bang , shoot-em-up scene at the conclusion
at a change in expression
crafted but ultimately hollow mockumentary .
because it did n't try to
of the adventues of steve and terri
melodramatic aspects
birthday
being hal hartley to function
wrap
championship material
attal pushes too hard to make this a comedy or serious drama .
lilia herself
manchild
older men drink to excess , piss on trees , b.s. one another and put on a show in drag
an ambitious movie that , like shiner 's organizing of the big fight , pulls off enough
falls a little flat with a storyline that never quite delivers the original magic
-lrb- gulpilil -rrb- is a commanding screen presence , and
listless and desultory affair
to set and shoot a movie at the cannes film festival
demonstrated a knack
date movies
malone
any james bond thriller
i laughed at
is not a stereotypical one of self-discovery
banter-filled comedy
it 's makes a better travelogue than movie .
a canny crowd pleaser
to make sense
where the moment takes them
fisher
the soundtrack alone is worth the price of admission .
it starts off so bad that you feel like running out screaming
friday the
a frightful vanity film
even as rogue cia assassins working for chris cooper 's agency boss close in on the resourceful amnesiac
either a fascinating study of the relationship between mothers and their children or a disturbing story about sociopaths and their marks
bedevilling
jolt
-lrb- diggs -rrb-
family togetherness takes a back seat to inter-family rivalry and workplace ambition ... whole subplots have no explanation or even plot relevance
showing them
the directors of the little mermaid and aladdin
of the best films
will once again
less cinematically powerful than quietly and
's a frightful vanity film that , no doubt , pays off what debt miramax felt they owed to benigni
welles groupie\/scholar peter bogdanovich took a long time to do it ,
stirs potentially enticing ingredients
assassination
to tender inspirational tidings
memento
had the balance shifted in favor of water-bound action over the land-based ` drama
it 's the little nuances that perhaps had to escape from director mark romanek 's self-conscious scrutiny to happen , that finally get under your skin
sour taste
worst sin
the timeless danger of emotions
if encouraging
life
in style and mystification
works on the whodunit level as its larger themes get lost in the murk of its own making
with pointless extremes
do n't get paid enough to sit through crap like this
feels at odds with the rest of the film .
seeming at once both refreshingly different and reassuringly familiar
is for the protagonist
a journey that is as difficult for the audience to take as it is for the protagonist -- yet it 's potentially just as rewarding
it 's neither as sappy as big daddy nor as anarchic as happy gilmore or the waterboy
the raunch in favor of gags that rely on the strength of their own cleverness
of the price of a ticket
blame eddie murphy
ai n't art , by a long shot
's the perfect star vehicle for grant , allowing him to finally move away from his usual bumbling , tongue-tied screen persona
of its points
well-acted by james spader and maggie gyllenhaal
popped
dumb , narratively chaotic , visually sloppy ... a weird amalgam of ` the thing ' and a geriatric
rejected must have been astronomically bad
the action here is unusually tame , the characters are too simplistic to maintain interest , and the plot offers few surprises .
eardrum-dicing gunplay , screeching-metal smashups ,
much tongue in cheek in the film
the hurried , badly cobbled look of the 1959 godzilla , which combined scenes of a japanese monster flick with canned shots of raymond burr commenting on the monster 's path of destruction
usual high melodramatic style
bedside vigils
only for young children , if them .
combines improbable melodrama -lrb- gored bullfighters , comatose ballerinas -rrb- with subtly kinky bedside vigils and sensational denouements , and yet at the end
strenuous
violence and noise
from filmmakers and performers of this calibre
made off with your wallet
a stale , overused cocktail using the same olives since 1962 as garnish
contrived and artificial
has its handful of redeeming features , as long as you discount its ability to bore
it is quite possibly the sturdiest example yet of why the dv revolution has cheapened the artistry of making a film .
equally hackneyed
diane lane
few advantages
killer story
the film is reasonably entertaining , though it begins to drag two-thirds through , when the melodramatic aspects start to overtake the comedy .
the national basketball association
potential audience
soulless and -- even more damning -- virtually joyless ,
my aisle 's walker
influenced
than creativity
pardon the pun
fulfills one facet of its mission in making me want to find out whether , in this case , that 's true
big trouble
two daughters
finally lies with kissinger .
to react
realize your mind is being blown
i liked it because it was so endlessly , grotesquely , inventive .
more interested in asking questions than in answering them
the gutless direction by laurice guillen
than tattoo
evergreen
hired
... is so intimate and sensual and funny and psychologically self-revealing that it makes most of what passes for sex in the movies look like cheap hysterics .
figure it
fifties teen-gang machismo
endured
controversy
the only winner
are n't usually comedy fare
this odd , poetic road movie
an edifying glimpse into the wit and revolutionary spirit of these performers and their era .
teen-oriented variation
squarely in the service of the lovers who inhabit it
makes a better travelogue than movie
more abundant supply
-lrb- and it does have some very funny sequences -rrb-
discards the potential for pathological study , exhuming instead , the skewed melodrama of the circumstantial situation .
george hickenlooper
clinch him this year 's razzie
to your childhood
the ones who are pursuing him
he just needs better material
would automatically
admission for the ridicule factor
ego
short films
willing to go with this claustrophobic concept
that will probably please people
movie screens
put away the guitar , sell the amp , and
faux-urban
witlessness
of the camera
used the film as a bonus feature
of hell so shattering it
antique
steven
above a conventional , two dimension tale
meandering and
human nature , in short , is n't nearly as funny as it thinks it is ;
admittedly middling
neuroses
made a great saturday night live sketch ,
few nonbelievers
nervy and memorable
love a disney pic with as little cleavage as this one has
rattling noise
sustained fest of self-congratulation between actor and director that leaves scant place for the viewer .
some kid
look easy , even though the reality is anything but
did it move me to care about what happened in 1915 armenia
hallmark
dustin hoffman and holly hunter
dramas like this make it human .
you 're into rap
striking , quietly vulnerable personality
those rare films that seems as though it was written for no one , but somehow
of persistence that is sure to win viewers ' hearts
just seems like it does .
hugely enjoyable film
this sensuous and spirited tale of a prim widow who finds an unlikely release in belly-dancing clubs
statements
headed east , far east , in retelling a historically significant , and personal , episode detailing how one international city welcomed tens of thousands of german jewish refugees while the world 's democracie
shunji
an unusually surreal tone
of things , but does n't
blues soundtrack
white oleander may leave you rolling your eyes in the dark
the huskies are beautiful ,
love a disney pic with as little cleavage
soulless .
naomi watts is terrific as rachel ; her petite frame and vulnerable persona emphasising her plight and isolation .
rock-solid gangster movie
and people make fun of me for liking showgirls .
've seen a movie instead of an endless trailer
her lead role as a troubled and determined homicide cop
the aboriginal aspect
baird
cliche-ridden film
totally overwrought ,
many directions
good to speak about other than the fact that it is relatively short
want to live waydowntown
a big splash
a good ear for dialogue , and
know something terrible is going to happen
proves that elegance is more than tattoo deep
has something a little more special behind it : music that did n't sell many records but helped change a nation
in the way that makes you ache with sadness -lrb- the way chekhov is funny -rrb- , profound without ever being self-important , warm without ever succumbing to sentimentality
that is because - damn it !
a divine monument to a single man 's struggle to regain his life , his dignity and his music
film sequel
a series of standup routines in which wilson and murphy show how funny they could have been in a more ambitious movie
through the movie
give what can easily be considered career-best performances
thrown-together feel
in a movie that is definitely meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance
are so recognizable and true that , as in real life , we 're never sure how things will work out
demeaning
distasteful and
saying something meaningful about facing death
very little to add beyond the dark visions already relayed by superb recent predecessors
promises : a look at the `` wild ride '' that ensues when brash young men set out to conquer the online world with laptops , cell phones and sketchy business plans
is something rare and riveting : a wild ride that relies on more than special effects .
the most multilayered and sympathetic female characters
the premise of jason x
chalk it
the talk
it 's usually a bad sign when directors abandon their scripts and go where the moment takes them , but olympia , wash. , based filmmakers anne de marcken and marilyn freeman did just that and it 's what makes their project so interesting .
if legendary shlockmeister ed wood had ever made a movie about a vampire , it probably would look a lot like this alarming production , adapted from anne rice 's novel the vampire chronicles .
a cross between blow and boyz n the hood , this movie strives to be more , but does n't quite get there .
if she is always like that
told with the intricate preciseness of the best short story writing .
a grating , mannered onscreen presence
difficult but worthy film
a good bark
will appeal to discovery channel fans and will surely widen the perspective of those of us who see the continent through rose-colored glasses
is welcome to see a chinese film depict a homosexual relationship in a mature and frank fashion
the younger set
is n't painfully bad ,
's also uninspired , lacking the real talent and wit to elevate it beyond its formula to the level of classic romantic comedy to which it aspires .
in this debut film
barrow 's
libidinous young city dwellers
magic realism
grows decidedly flimsier with its many out-sized , out of character and logically porous action set pieces
true love
the silliness of it
as boldface
a strong dramatic and emotional pull that gradually sneaks up on the audience
of the overlooked pitfalls of such an endeavour
the field
tops
not always fairly
kafka-inspired philosophy
james spader
loses its soul to screenwriting for dummies conformity
energetic frontman
to end all chases
fascinating and frustrating
-lrb- washington 's -rrb- strong hand ,
ocean 's eleven , ''
easily forgettable film
to look
... epilogue that leaks suspension of disbelief like a sieve , die another day is as stimulating & heart-rate-raising as any james bond thriller .
is lackluster at best
as such the film has a difficult time shaking its blair witch project real-time roots
bread
-- bowel movements than this long-on-the-shelf , point-and-shoot exercise in gimmicky crime drama
sorts , and it
wilde 's droll whimsy
with witty dialogue and inventive moments
lets you off the hook .
goofiest stuff
been a movie so unabashedly canadian , not afraid to risk american scorn or disinterest
how many more times
already tired
a rejected x-files episode
if you saw it on tv
it 's packed to bursting with incident , and with scores of characters , some fictional , some from history .
scrooge story
of making people
`` crazy ''
is nicely shot , well-edited and features a standout performance by diane lane
coming through in the end
textbook to intrigue
so much crypt mist in the brain
is quintessential bollywood .
are typical sandler fare
, someone should dispense the same advice to film directors .
begins with the everyday lives of naval personnel in san diego
applying a smear of lip-gloss
an incredibly layered and stylistic film
can keep your eyes open amid all the blood and gore
slap her creators because they 're clueless and inept
the teens '
-- conrad l. hall 's cinematography will likely be nominated for an oscar next year --
brilliantly shines on all the characters , as the direction is intelligently accomplished .
forgettable effort
conflict jockey
the hue of its drastic iconography
perpetual pain
a cure for vincent 's complaint
boasting some of the most poorly staged and lit action in memory , impostor is as close as you can get to an imitation movie .
by way
tiresomely simpleminded
constructed thriller
engaging .
inner-city
exalts
rockumentary milestones
a movie you can trust
dark mood
than many
the story 's promising premise of a physician who needs to heal himself
's a big , comforting jar of marmite , to be slathered on crackers and served as a feast of bleakness
the improbable ``
george ratliff 's documentary ,
dark and stormy
dosage
as a root cause of gun violence
well-intentioned
to be something
just as well
poster boy
mika and anna mouglalis
splashed with bloody beauty as vivid as any scorsese has ever given us .
strong , character-oriented piece
big whoop
a bad premise , just
its one-joke premise with the thesis
provides the drama that gives added clout to this doc
to college education
knock yourself out and
with this new rollerball
chou-chou
over their heads
real stars
skateboarder tony hawk or
feels strangely hollow at its emotional core
's muy loco , but no more ridiculous than most of the rest of `` dragonfly
-lrb- unintentionally -rrb- funniest moments
slack and uninspired , and peopled mainly by characters so unsympathetic that you 're left with a sour taste in your mouth
blutarsky
intelligence and care
directions and
middle-class
'' certainly is n't dull .
can comfortably hold
that you should never , ever , leave a large dog alone with a toddler
if there was any doubt that peter o'fallon did n't have an original bone in his body
the american war
he communicates a great deal in his performance
catch the pitch of his poetics , savor the pleasure of his sounds and images
is what they did
twenty-first
who pay to see it
grabs you in the dark and shakes you vigorously for its duration
a level of young , black manhood that is funny , touching , smart and complicated
shocked if there was actually one correct interpretation , but that should n't make the movie or the discussion any less enjoyable
did n't move me one way or the other
improbable
while not for every taste
full of privileged moments and memorable performances
consistently amusing but
suspiciously
enjoy this monster
, characteristically complex tom clancy thriller
concession stand
not quite and
crawl up your own \*\*\* in embarrassment
remembering with a degree of affection rather than revulsion
disgust , a thrill
a friday night diversion
for the film 's publicists or
the type of film about growing up that we do n't see often enough these days
onto a story already overladen with plot conceits
, there is no doubt that krawczyk deserves a huge amount of the credit for the film 's thoroughly winning tone .
the fire
on how interesting and likable you find them
parker and co-writer catherine di napoli are faithful to melville 's plotline , they
a war tribute is disgusting to begin with
determination and the human spirit
movie moment gems
of work
there are n't many conclusive answers in the film ,
feature-length running time of one hour
with only caine
the stars may be college kids , but the subject matter is as adult as you can get : the temptations of the flesh are unleashed by a slightly crazed , overtly determined young woman
bugsy than the caterer
but one thing 's for sure
reside
of entertainment value
moving along
the usual suspects
i liked about schmidt a lot , but i have a feeling that i would have liked it much more if harry & tonto never existed
of disbelief
was that movie nothing more than a tepid exercise in trotting out a formula that worked five years ago but has since lost its fizz ?
77 minutes of pokemon
suspenseful enough
lifts blue crush
with a smile that says , ` if i stay positive , maybe i can channel one of my greatest pictures , drunken master
every once in a while , a movie will come along that turns me into that annoying specimen of humanity that i usually dread encountering the most - the fanboy
clause 2
pap
a crisp psychological drama -lrb- and -rrb- a fascinating little thriller that would have been perfect for an old `` twilight zone '' episode .
ever explaining him
parable of renewal
's as if allen , at 66 , has stopped challenging himself .
reading a research paper
, heavy-handed
firmly
uninspired send-up
of that extensive post-production
plumbs uncharted depths of stupidity , incoherence and sub-sophomoric sexual banter .
screenwriter chris ver weil 's directing debut
it just sits there like a side dish no one ordered .
a very lively dream
plodding
who do n't care what kind of sewage they shovel into their mental gullets to simulate sustenance
tackles its relatively serious subject with an open mind and considerable good cheer , and is never less than engaging
pretty but dumb
universal studios ,
personal policy
adrift in various new york city locations
has so many flaws it would be easy for critics to shred it
at its best -lrb- and it does have some very funny sequences -rrb- looking for leonard
a passable date film
acute writing
everything rob reiner
think that sequels can never capture the magic of the original
shallow entertainment
, spiritless , silly and monotonous
of being john malkovich
look at the star-making machinery of tinseltown .
should be commended for taking a fresh approach to familiar material
a superficial way
start and finish
amid
dull .
true to its animatronic roots :
was n't preachy
silly -lrb- but not sophomoric -rrb- romp
been a confusing and horrifying vision
's the man that makes the clothes .
may rethink their attitudes when they see the joy the characters take in this creed
come from a broken family
the practitioners
safe as
he 's the con
meant to reduce blake 's philosophy into a tragic coming-of-age saga punctuated by bursts of animator todd mcfarlane 's superhero dystopia .
's rambo - meets-john ford
if signs is a good film , and it is
watered down
introverted
government \/ marine\/legal mystery
light
's never dull
, nuanced
gets the impression the creators of do n't ask do n't tell laughed a hell of a lot at their own jokes
fourth-rate jim carrey
producer john penotti surveyed high school students ... and came back with the astonishing revelation that `` they wanted to see something that did n't talk down to them . ''
were a person
its broad racial insensitivity
indie of the year ,
a little objectivity
of genuine insight into the urban heart
a spy thriller
cho 's fans
catherine breillat 's
`` horror '' movie
the acting
, cry and realize ,
too soon
no , it 's not as single-minded as john carpenter 's original , but it 's sure a lot smarter and more unnerving than the sequels .
their maudlin influence
this or
atmospheric ballast
would have made for better drama
have happened at picpus
scary about feardotcom
no scenes that will upset or frighten young viewers
to seem sincere , and just
a case
evaporates
, discontent , and yearning
of impact on me these days
to humble , teach and ultimately redeem their mentally `` superior '' friends , family
that explode into flame
morphs into a mundane '70s disaster flick .
make you hate yourself for giving in
quirks and mannerisms
at once
uppity musical
the director explores all three sides of his story with a sensitivity and an inquisitiveness reminiscent of truffaut .
wild west
make its way past my crappola radar and find a small place in my heart
a decent draft in the auditorium
the precarious balance
consider this review life-affirming
simply runs out of ideas
, it may be because teens are looking for something to make them laugh .
a fat man 's
the right elements
undeniable energy
signs is a tribute to shyamalan 's gifts , which are such that we 'll keep watching the skies for his next project .
austin powers for the most part is extremely funny , the first part making up for any flaws that come later .
armed with a game supporting cast , from the pitch-perfect forster to the always hilarious meara and levy , like mike shoots and scores , doing its namesake proud
it is so earnest , so overwrought and so wildly implausible that it begs to be parodied .
that memorable ,
rather listless amble
smarts
this movie has the usual impossible stunts
to keep it entertaining
kind of
fake
eyre 's -rrb-
sit through a crummy , wannabe-hip crime comedy that refers incessantly to old movies , when you could just rent those movies instead , let alone seek out a respectable new one
a worthy idea
often unsettling landscape
he seems to want both , but succeeds in making neither .
cold movie
boils
is that it also makes her appear foolish and shallow rather than , as was more likely , a victim of mental illness .
the measure
this excursion
the slickest
are every bit as distinctive as his visuals .
the verge
tries and tries
gets under your skin and , some plot blips
cleverest
scratch for a lesson in scratching
santa clause 2 ' is wondrously creative .
take time
understanding a unique culture that is presented with universal appeal
of matthew 's predicament
darkest
make with a decent budget
enough sweet
virtues
to be
engaging , surprisingly touching british comedy
like the excruciating end of days , collateral damage presents schwarzenegger as a tragic figure
grandly
seeks
found his groove these days
does because -lrb- the leads -rrb- are such a companionable couple
spectator
footnote
feel alive -
we started to wonder if ... some unpaid intern had just typed ` chris rock , ' ` anthony hopkins ' and ` terrorists ' into some univac-like script machine
conceive
rashomon-for-dipsticks tale .
script co-written
to break your heart
articulates
learned the hard way just how complex international terrorism is
it 's based on true events
is a monumental achievement
breaks the mood
say this
dancing shoes
too many barney videos
a summary of the plot
even the most fragmented charms i have found in almost all of his previous works
reducing our emotional stake
a stately sense of composition
of burnt-out cylinders
this exciting new filmmaker
thoroughly modern
clarissa dalloway
a fast-paced , glitzy but extremely silly piece
jolts the laughs from the audience
that transforms this story about love and culture into a cinematic poem
the art direction and costumes are gorgeous and finely detailed , and
so many red herrings
his characters stage
remotely probing or penetrating .
is a grating , mannered onscreen presence , which is especially unfortunate in light of the fine work done by most of the rest of her cast
may find some fun in this jumbled mess
a whole lot about lily chou-chou
his approach to storytelling
one of these days hollywood will come up with an original idea for a teen movie
depressingly
a memorable experience that , like many of his works , presents weighty issues colorfully wrapped up in his own idiosyncratic strain of kitschy goodwill .
the characters
brosnan bunch
on `` the simpsons ''
wo n't be disappointed .
has the perfect face to play a handsome blank yearning to find himself
spinning styx
winces ,
little of interest
though tom shadyac 's film kicks off spookily enough
the spell they cast
broadly
the film 's ice cold
written about those years when the psychedelic '60s grooved over into the gay '70s
the laughs are as rare as snake foo yung .
what 's going on
stabs
being unique
shyamalan 's gifts , which are such that we 'll keep watching the skies for his next project
into by-the-numbers territory
a line
unfunny and lacking any sense of commitment to or affection for its characters , the reginald hudlin comedy relies on toilet humor , ethnic slurs .
an exhilarating place
a disservice
's secondary to american psycho but still has claws enough to get inside you and stay there for a couple of hours
crisis sequences
a real writer plot
that the movie had worked a little harder to conceal its contrivances
get all five
build in the mind of the viewer and
the importance of being earnest , so thick with wit it plays like a reading from bartlett 's familiar quotations
de niro and murphy
a variety of quirky characters and an engaging story
effective
another car chase , explosion or gunfight
the film unfolds with all the mounting tension of an expert thriller , until the tragedy beneath it all gradually reveals itself .
an entertaining mix of period drama and flat-out farce that should please history fans .
the movie 's not .
of joyful solo performance
continue
his life-altering experiences
do we really need another film that praises female self-sacrifice
the film 's drumbeat about authenticity
nonetheless appreciates the art and reveals a music scene that transcends culture and race .
has made tucker a star
werner
manhattan denizens
on action
affirms
has a genuine dramatic impact
sad but endearing characters
accurately reflects the rage and alienation that fuels the self-destructiveness of many young people
vast proportions
, grown-up voice
ya-yas everywhere will forgive the flaws and love the film .
force and craven concealment
a cool event for the whole family
punishment
film overwhelmed
ces wild
most impressive player
the rock
substitute
i 'm almost recommending it , anyway
look at the backstage angst of the stand-up comic
on a number of themes , not least the notion that the marginal members of society ...
its poignancy
are maintained
i did go back and check out the last 10 minutes , but
throwing in everything except someone pulling the pin from a grenade with his teeth , windtalkers seems to have ransacked every old world war ii movie for overly familiar material .
we take pictures
with a heavy irish brogue
that derives its moment of most convincing emotional gravity from a scene where santa gives gifts to grownups
a degree of randomness usually achieved only by lottery drawing
rodriguez has the chops of a smart-aleck film school brat and the imagination of a big kid ...
space travel
familiar situations and repetitive scenes
bearing
salvos hitting a discernible target
keenly observed and refreshingly natural
writer\/director bart freundlich 's film ultimately becomes a simplistic story about a dysfunctional parent-child relationship
's something unintentionally comic in the film 's drumbeat about authenticity , given the stale plot and pornographic way the film revels in swank apartments , clothes and parties
about either the nature of women or of friendship
marginal characters
by georgian-israeli director dover kosashvili
not enough fizz
giggly
achieves the near-impossible
the storytelling may be ordinary ,
... is dudsville .
influence us
sitcomishly
sultry
of special
a savage garden music video on his resume
, quirky movie
the continent
either you 're willing to go with this claustrophobic concept
trotting out threadbare standbys like ` masterpiece ' and ` triumph ' and all that malarkey
to like it
the film was n't preachy , but it was feminism by the book
swedish fillm
, obvious or self-indulgent
of the piece
i think his name was , uh , michael zaidan , was supposed to have like written the screenplay or something
have lost the ability to think
intricately
one anecdote for comparison : the cartoon in japan that gave people seizures
-- was a fad that had long since vanished .
no excuse for following up a delightful , well-crafted family film with a computer-generated cold fish
manipulation , an exploitation piece doing its usual worst to guilt-trip parents
does so with an artistry that also smacks of revelation
of our making
back and forth ca n't help but become a bit tedious -- even with the breathtaking landscapes and villainous varmints there to distract you from the ricocheting
a real charmer
more worshipful than your random e
that you have to pay if you want to see it
shifted
has some unnecessary parts and is kinda wrong in places
any of the signposts ,
the heart accomodates practical
a listless and desultory affair .
depending upon where you live -rrb-
do n't notice the 129-minute running time
endlessly
the film 's lack of personality
, something happens that tells you there is no sense .
than to the abysmal hannibal
panoramic
needed so badly but what is virtually absent
schneidermeister
to judge
misguided , and ill-informed ,
, generous and subversive artworks
full-fledged
uncompromising artists
of his open-faced , smiling madmen
with the stage versions
romeo and juliet\/west side story territory
in certain places
is vivacious
is flat
minus the twisted humor and eye-popping visuals that have made
disney animation
spellbinding serpent 's
you liked the previous movies in the series
budding demons within a wallflower
michael caine 's performance
many genuine cackles
mib ii
national lampoon 's van wilder is son of animal house .
its bizarre heroine
in the worst way
weiss and
by christmas
defeated but
boy ,
brought back
flowers
just unlikable
through a sad , sordid universe of guns , drugs , avarice and damaged dreams
amid all the blood
is a no-bull throwback to 1970s action films
somewhat touched
the disparate elements
the theaters
a film of ideas and wry comic mayhem .
guiding
would be impossible to sit through
great , fiery passion
can honestly
writer laura cahill
identification frustratingly
like most movies about the pitfalls of bad behavior
a sudden lunch rush
feeling at the mercy of its inventiveness
in the simple telling , proves simultaneously harrowing and uplifting
tap-dancing
forget their lines
raymond j. barry as the ` assassin '
as hannibal would say
... the movie is too heady for children , and too preachy for adults .
get into heaven
in its courageousness , and comedic employment
way to go before it reaches the level of crudity in the latest austin powers extravaganza
in the viewing audience
hampered by taylor 's cartoonish performance and the film 's ill-considered notion that hitler 's destiny was shaped by the most random of chances
just does n't figure in the present hollywood program .
tolkien
author
the transition
for this sucker
firing his r&d people
's refreshing
an intermingling
our hearts
anything but laughable
traditionally structured
warned
smarter than any 50 other filmmakers still
wonder for ourselves if things will turn out okay
a manipulative feminist empowerment tale thinly posing as a serious drama about spousal abuse .
it is a whole lot of fun and
, inescapably gorgeous ,
harrison ford low
may not be history -- but then again
falls prey to the contradiction that afflicts so many movies about writers
of all the period 's volatile romantic lives , sand and musset are worth particular attention
even those with an avid interest in the subject will grow impatient
iwai
's novel
90-plus years taking the effort to share his impressions of life and loss and time and art with us
on the other hand ,
running around , screaming and death
stacked
become so buzz-obsessed
the real turns magical
s1m0ne 's satire is not subtle
our knowledge
wind up sticking in one 's mind a lot more than the cool bits
this increasingly pervasive aspect of gay culture
to me and artificial
inside and out
the love ` real '
distinctly sub-par ...
markedly inactive
a subtle , poignant picture of goodness that is flawed , compromised and sad .
literary desecrations go
girlfriends are bad ,
observant .
a collectively stellar performance
fear dot com
's no denying that burns is a filmmaker with a bright future ahead of him .
cathartic
that it looks neat
more closely
well acted by diane lane and richard gere .
than a ` direct-to-video ' release
spine
addressing the turn of the 20th century
popcorn
penn 's
be to flatter it
a hybrid teen thriller and murder mystery
reduced
the spaceship
the irwins ' scenes are fascinating
among american action-adventure buffs , but the film 's interests
until it veered off too far into the exxon zone , and left me behind at the station looking for a return ticket to realism
may never
's worse
just about
never once predictable .
grandstanding
-lrb- successful -rrb-
's a mystery how the movie could be released in this condition
`` frailty '' starts out like a typical bible killer story , but
might be like trying to eat brussels sprouts .
satisfyingly unsettling
the emotional overload
the assassination of john f. kennedy
benigni 's pinocchio
breathe some life
qualities that were once amusing
it 's a werewolf itself by avoiding eye contact and walking slowly away
with his brawny frame and cool , composed delivery , fits the bill perfectly
steinberg
etc.
sound effects of people
one word
of some of the 1.2 million palestinians who live in the crowded cities and refugee camps of gaza
would look like something like this
fairy tale
's a real howler
shrill , didactic cartoon
vu moments
intelligentsia
to maintain both a level of sophisticated intrigue and human-scale characters that suck the audience in
over-the-top trash
you may mistake love liza for an adam sandler chanukah song .
for the uninitiated
and unoriginal mess
very little dialogue
well-crafted letdown .
the first two films '
-- and ours
brooks '
left me behind
blair witch project
for one more
more simply intrusive
works the way a good noir should
settles too easily along the contours of expectation
round out
'd expected it to be
much else
director lee has a true cinematic knack , but it 's also nice to see a movie with its heart so thoroughly , unabashedly on its sleeve
mouglalis
about itself , a playful spirit and a game cast
a different kind of love story
the radar screen of 2002
big idea
about 10
129-minute running time
godfrey
gaze
duly
have otherwise
to mention a sharper , cleaner camera lens .
inspires some -lrb- out-of-field -rrb- creative thought
meandering and glacially paced , and often just plain dull
made from curling
testosterone-charged wizardry
no fantasy story and
soulless hunk
cinematic predecessors
all the interesting developments
for certain movies
be good to recite some of this laughable dialogue with a straight face
leaden closing act
of desperation and cinematic deception
saw this one
is hard to conceive anyone else in their roles
to billy joe
should investigate
unexpected window
are wet
turning the film
understands characters must come first
all the hype and
never fails to fascinate .
raimi crafted a complicated hero who is a welcome relief from the usual two-dimensional offerings .
schematic
enough cool
for the first 89 minutes
terms of plot or acting
to conceive of anyone who has reached puberty actually finding the characters in slackers or their antics amusing , let alone funny
conveyor belt
has failed him .
counter-cultural idealism and
the passion , creativity , and fearlessness of one
you 'd hoped
we might not give a second look if we passed them on the street
via kirsten dunst 's remarkable performance
an intelligent screenplay
drops
if we sometimes need comforting fantasies about mental illness , we also need movies like tim mccann 's revolution no. 9 .
the elements that will grab you
the resolutely downbeat smokers only with every indulgent , indie trick in the book
an avid interest
depict the french revolution from the aristocrats ' perspective
that tries to immerse us in a world of artistic abandon and political madness and very nearly
observant , unfussily poetic
the rare trick of seeming at once both refreshingly different and reassuringly familiar
are very , very good reasons for certain movies to be sealed in a jar and left on a remote shelf indefinitely
the concert footage is stirring
scratch ''
an imaginative teacher of emotional intelligence in this engaging film about two men who discover what william james once called ` the gift of tears
would shake us in our boots -lrb- or cinema seats -rrb-
the recording sessions are intriguing
that should bolster director and co-writer
to ponder the whole notion of passion
what he has long wanted to say , confronting the roots of his own preoccupations and obsessions
works its magic with such exuberance and passion that the film 's length becomes a part of its fun .
-lrb- and one academy award winning actor -rrb-
photographed in the manner of a golden book sprung to life
is so bad that i even caught the gum stuck under my seat trying to sneak out of the theater
reagan years
the end sum
gorgeous to look at but insufferably tedious and turgid ...
difficult to conceive of anyone who has reached puberty actually finding the characters in slackers or their antics amusing , let alone funny
has become , to judge from in praise of love , the sort of bitter old crank who sits behind his light meter and harangues the supposed injustices of the artistic world-at-large without doing all that much to correct them .
this beautifully animated epic
she 's pretty
, to be sure , but one
of social texture and realism
nesbitt 's cooper
too many times
answers
to the water-camera operating team of don king , sonny miller , and michael stewart
cowering
little action , almost no suspense or believable tension , one-dimensional characters up
to shift the tone to a thriller 's rush
making his feature debut
james
political courage
full honor
-lrb- kline 's -rrb- utterly convincing -- and deeply appealing -- as a noble teacher who embraces a strict moral code
an unusual but pleasantly haunting debut behind the camera
soulful , incisive meditation
1958 brooklyn
twohy films
serpent 's
the ridiculous dialog
a tasty performance
unexpectedly adamant streak
family tradition
hoofing and
cocky pseudo-intellectual kid
for viewers
expects
delivers what it promises : a look at the `` wild ride '' that ensues when brash young men set out to conquer the online world with laptops , cell phones and sketchy business plans
sophistication
a middle-aged romance pairing clayburgh and tambor
a whip-crack of a buddy movie
seen to better advantage on cable ,
a mediocre horror film
the fine line between cheese
educates viewers with words and pictures while entertaining them
the whole damned thing
too clever complexity
be great to see this turd squashed under a truck , preferably a semi
to the exalted tagline
a bucket of popcorn
an intriguing and alluring premise
is garcia , who perfectly portrays the desperation of a very insecure man
to ichi
a beautifully shot but dull and ankle-deep ` epic . '
beautifully edited
it 's not particularly well made , but since i found myself howling more than cringing , i 'd say the film works
spark this leaden comedy
its effectiveness
easy hollywood road
was inexplicably rushed to the megaplexes before its time
psycho
-lrb- and one academy award winning actor
the music and
a convincing case
gentle '
herrings
equate to being good
a scrooge or two
a movie that both thrills the eye and , in its over-the-top way , touches the heart .
the screenplay is hugely overwritten , with tons and tons of dialogue -- most of it given to children .
memorable for a peculiar malaise that renders its tension flaccid and , by extension , its surprises limp and
the endlessly repetitive scenes
when necessary
update her beloved genre for the thousands of indians who fancy themselves too sophisticated for the cheese-laced spectacles that pack 'em in on the subcontinent
to slo-mo gun firing and random glass-shattering
crisp clarity
quite makes it to the boiling point , but manages to sustain a good simmer for most of its running time
genial and decent
losin
it sting
obstacle
nerves
offers piercing domestic drama with spikes of sly humor
art-conscious
an abused , inner-city autistic
a lot better if it stuck to betty fisher and left out the other stories
mulan '' or
a remarkable and novel concept
churlish to begrudge anyone for receiving whatever consolation
, if considerably less ambitious ,
attractive throughout
confessions may not be a straightforward bio , nor does it offer much in the way of barris ' motivations , but the film is an oddly fascinating depiction of an architect of pop culture
presents himself as the boy puppet pinocchio
a rounded and revealing overview of this ancient holistic healing system
the premise of `` abandon '' holds promise , ... but its delivery is a complete mess
over-amorous
a powerful sequel and
strikes back ...
people whose lives are anything but
the real masterpiece
unlike most surf movies
shtick
a lifetime
one has nothing else to watch
most thoughtful films
pathetic idea
does n't know what it wants to be
measured against practically any like-themed film other than its oscar-sweeping franchise predecessor the silence of the lambs
so many silent movies , newsreels and
go .
flailing reputation
promising premise
from its ripe recipe , inspiring ingredients ,
then you will probably have a reasonably good time with the salton sea .
a comedy , a romance , a fairy tale
praises
more than a stifling morality tale dressed up in peekaboo clothing .
just enough
watching it now ,
its face
smart breath
the ethos of the chelsea hotel may shape hawke 's artistic aspirations , but
gaghan
the flawed support structure holding equilibrium up
, preposterous , the movie will likely set the cause of woman warriors back decades .
have turned this into an argentine retread of `` iris '' or `` american beauty
starts out bizarre and just
she , janine and molly -- an all-woman dysfunctional family
be watching a rerun
a high school swimming
we never truly come to care about the main characters and whether or not they 'll wind up together , and michele 's spiritual quest is neither amusing nor dramatic enough to sustain interest
a few ear-pleasing songs on its soundtrack
into the abyss
never dull
the marks of a septuagenarian
california
watching it
the sleeper movie of the summer award
an unabashed sense
, it gets to you .
no man
the window of the couple 's bmw
manages to show the gentle and humane side of middle eastern world politics
that 's true
be a few advantages to never growing old
ended with some hippie getting
guilty-pleasure
and screenwriters michael schiffer and hossein amini
memories
filmmaker stacy peralta has a flashy editing style that does n't always jell with sean penn 's monotone narration
fondly remembered in the endlessly challenging maze of moviegoing
a movie that puts itself squarely in the service of the lovers who inhabit it
ancient indian practice
director lee
this often-hilarious farce manages to generate the belly laughs of lowbrow comedy without sacrificing its high-minded appeal .
an exploratory medical procedure or
dramatically forceful
full performances
, that is .
pack it with enough action
most refreshing about real women have curves
a movie of technical skill and rare depth of intellect and feeling .
short of both adventure and song
honestly , i do n't see the point
deeper every time
full of sex , drugs and rock
, at least he provides a strong itch to explore more .
figures prominently in this movie ,
dominated by young males
his way to becoming the american indian spike lee
shop
quick resolution
the most important and exhilarating forms
can take the grandkids or the grandparents and
're depressed about anything before watching this film
winners
assign
in any working class community in the nation
lack of thematic resonance
a cellophane-pop remake
cliches and pabulum that plays like a 95-minute commercial for nba properties
's too much forced drama in this wildly uneven movie , about a young man 's battle with his inescapable past and uncertain future in a very shapable but largely unfulfilling present
explore same-sex culture in ways that elude the more nationally settled
dramatic conviction
directed in a flashy , empty sub-music video style
at the youth market
the peak of all things insipid
flows forwards and back
to compensate for the movie 's failings
like most of jaglom 's films , some of it is honestly affecting , but more of it seems contrived and secondhand
happens that tells you there is no sense
wayward wooden one
knowing your identity
hollywood moments
narc strikes a defiantly retro chord , and outpaces its contemporaries with daring and verve .
is sufficiently funny to amuse even the most resolutely unreligious parents who escort their little ones to megaplex screenings
with a subtlety that is an object lesson in period filmmaking
interfering during her son 's discovery of his homosexuality
the metaphors are provocative
ultimately satisfies with its moving story
nearly impossible
the punch lines that miss , unfortunately , outnumber the hits by three-to-one .
it looks good , sonny ,
thriller form to examine the labyrinthine ways in which people 's lives cross and change
nasty journey
to leave much of an impression
the wonders and worries
its dry and forceful way
be delighted simply to spend more time with familiar cartoon characters
see often enough
rough trade punch-and-judy act
's a funny little movie with clever dialogue and likeable characters .
even with all its botches
know or
calculated exercise
to cheesiest
expend
's rare to see a movie that takes such a speedy swan dive from `` promising '' to `` interesting '' to `` familiar '' before landing squarely on `` stupid '' .
being wasted by a script that takes few chances and manages to insult the intelligence of everyone in the audience
clobbering the audience over the head
is sentimental but feels free to offend , is analytical and then surrenders to the illogic of its characters , is about grief
an actor
pasolini
should never forget
very touching
valley boy voice
search of something different
made by someone who surely read the catcher in the rye but clearly suffers from dyslexia
the action is reasonably well-done ... yet story , character and comedy bits are too ragged to ever fit smoothly together .
instead of just slapping extreme humor and gross-out gags
a glossy rehash
a genuine love story , full of traditional layers of awakening and ripening and separation and recovery
of the best and most exciting movies
give a damn
visually atrocious , and
the entire exercise
, kinetically-charged spy flick worthy
mark ms. bullock 's best work in some time
i 've seen him before
for historical truth and realism
is n't mainly
an exquisite motion picture in its own right
trying to make head or tail of the story in the hip-hop indie snipes is enough to give you brain strain
a tough pill to swallow and a minor miracle of self-expression
it comes to dreaming up romantic comedies
potent exploration
that is the x games
nobody here bothered to check it twice .
original ringu
's surprisingly bland despite the heavy doses of weird performances and direction .
a nice little story
, poet and drinker
's hard to imagine anybody ever being `` in the mood '' to view a movie as harrowing and painful as the grey zone
run , then
wrought
ringing .
is a cheat
that rare documentary
too many chefs
the storylines are woven together skilfully
an animatronic bear
it may not be particularly innovative , but the film 's crisp , unaffected style and air of gentle longing make it unexpectedly rewarding .
that even in sorrow you can find humor
highly uneven and inconsistent ... margarita happy hour kinda resembles the el cheapo margaritas served within .
sometimes inexpressive
life-embracing
by those on both sides of the issues , if only for the perspective it offers
remains fairly light ,
any chekhov
what i liked about it
an utterly static picture
holmes
most humane and important holocaust movies
scare
will leave fans clamoring for another ride
negate the subject
bright stars
gone that one step further
started out as a taut contest of wills between bacon and theron
it 's something else altogether -- clownish and offensive and nothing at all like real life
substitute plot for personality
nicolas cage is n't the first actor to lead a group of talented friends astray
gets vivid , convincing performances from a fine cast ,
a film that relies on personal relationships
visceral and dangerously honest
unstoppable
post 9\/11 the philosophical message
great missed opportunity
this 65-minute trifle
uplift
through the motions
reign of fire never comes close to recovering from its demented premise ,
b.s. one
is an action movie with an action icon who 's been all but decommissioned
convolutions
glimmer
go with it for the ride
in addition to gluing you to the edge of your seat
swedish fatalism
without nostalgia or sentimentality
kinnear ... gives his best screen performance with an oddly winning portrayal of one of life 's ultimate losers .
has all the same problems the majority of action comedies have .
absorbing documentary
if you shoot something on crummy-looking videotape
the video store
donovan ... squanders
a very good time
in business and pleasure
it stays in formula -- which is a waste of de niro , mcdormand and the other good actors in the cast
elizabeth hurley 's
little more than a particularly slanted , gay s\/m fantasy
one of the funniest motion pictures of the year
give anyone with a conscience reason to pause
the service of the lovers who inhabit it
future-world
little too much resonance
bad ' police
already knows it 's won
any movie
about one thing lays out a narrative puzzle that interweaves individual stories , and , like a mobius strip
dated and
liked it more if it had just gone that one step further
enigma is well-made
has turned out to be a one-trick pony
the imagined glory
's better than the phantom menace
with cultural , sexual and social discord
is very , very far
is so busy
, 102-minute infomercial
bedevilling the modern masculine journey
rank as one of the cleverest , most deceptively amusing comedies of the year
knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written
of rowdy slapstick
arriving on foreign shores
tit-for-tat retaliatory responses the filmmakers allow before pulling the plug on the conspirators and averting an american-russian armageddon
deserves from him right now
to whom the idea of narrative logic or cohesion is an entirely foreign concept
a waterlogged version of ` fatal attraction ' for the teeny-bopper set ... a sad , soggy potboiler that wastes the talents of its attractive young leads .
, as always ,
is with the aid of those wisecracking mystery science theater 3000 guys
meant to shine through the gloomy film noir veil
for the big screen
this time , the hype is quieter , and
in this cold vacuum of a comedy to start a reaction
an engrossing story
it arrives with an impeccable pedigree , mongrel pep , and almost indecipherable plot complications .
the makers
soderbergh faithful
even nutty
to overlook this goofily endearing and well-lensed gorefest
part of the charm of satin rouge
one of the most purely enjoyable and satisfying evenings at the movies i 've had in a while
overlooked
is somewhat problematic
put through torture for an hour and a half
a warm and well-told tale
if signs is a good film , and it is , the essence of a great one is in there somewhere .
be had here
tedium
could chew
the sensibility of a video director
the essence of a great one is in there somewhere .
're coming
is exceedingly pleasant ,
the paranoid impulse
drama , monsoon
in conversation
the farcical elements
mad cows
laughs and insight into one of the toughest ages a kid can go through .
fall 's
rueful compassion
all direct-to-video stuff
is clumsy
green 's
ranges from laugh-out-loud hilarious to wonder-what - time-it-is tedious .
shame americans ,
nincompoop
each of these stories has the potential for touched by an angel simplicity and sappiness , but
is an enjoyable big movie
once denying the hardscrabble lives of people on the economic fringes of margaret thatcher 's ruinous legacy
, distant portuguese import
several silly subplots
100-year old mystery
brothers mcmullen
special p.o.v. camera mounts on bikes , skateboards , and motorcycles provide an intense experience when splashed across the immense imax screen .
urban conflagration
real psychological grounding
any scorsese has ever given us
indignation
the characters are interesting
oppressively tragic
what ensues are much blood-splattering , mass drug-induced bowel evacuations , and none-too-funny commentary on the cultural distinctions between americans and brits .
while this one gets off with a good natured warning
seem bound and determined to duplicate bela lugosi 's now-cliched vampire accent
instead of making his own style
delights and simmering
released in the u.s.
there is enough secondary action to keep things moving along at a brisk , amusing pace
match mortarboards
final 30 minutes
when it does
a cutesy romantic tale with a twist .
for a debut film
new viewers
holding equilibrium
the genre-busting film
moving , portraying both the turmoil of the time and
sidey
tony gayton 's script does n't give us anything we have n't seen before , but director d.j. caruso 's grimy visual veneer and kilmer 's absorbing performance increase the gravitational pull considerably
director elie chouraqui , who co-wrote the script , catches the chaotic horror of war , but why bother if you 're going to subjugate truth to the tear-jerking demands of soap opera ?
given the fact that virtually no one is bound to show up at theatres for it , the project should have been made for the tube .
churn out one mediocre movie after another
triumphantly
schindler
those films that seems tailor
fairly predictable
mounted , exasperatingly well-behaved film , which ticks off kahlo 's lifetime milestones with the dutiful precision of a tax accountant .
this will be on video long before they grow up and you can wait till then .
stops short of indulging its characters ' striving solipsism
the determination of pinochet 's victims to seek justice , and their often heartbreaking testimony , spoken directly into director patricio guzman 's camera , pack a powerful emotional wallop .
woven together
mental shellshock
hip-hop prison thriller of stupefying absurdity
one shoulder
like having two guys yelling in your face for two hours
as one of those ` alternate reality '
in its own simplicity
terrifying day
is n't that much different from many a hollywood romance
a retooled genre piece , the tale of a guy
the strange horror of life
from pinnacle to pinnacle
a lot of the credit for the film 's winning tone
is a gory slash-fest .
the story has its redundancies , and the young actors , not very experienced , are sometimes inexpressive
suit
enough action
are still there
smiles and
an appalling , odoriferous thing ... so
that it 's shot on digital video , whose tiny camera enables shafer to navigate spaces both large ... and small ... with considerable aplomb
were n't as beautifully shaped and as delicately calibrated in tone
remarkable piece
the more outrageous bits achieve a shock-you-into-laughter intensity of almost dadaist proportions .
if the film fails to fulfill its own ambitious goals , it nonetheless sustains interest during the long build-up of expository material .
a semi
comedy boilerplate
an obvious rapport with her actors and a striking style behind the camera
formula family tearjerker
unexplored
succumbs to the trap of the maudlin or tearful
noteworthy
, davis ' highly personal brand of romantic comedy is a tart , smart breath of fresh air
friendship , love , and
great character
had just typed ` chris rock , ' ` anthony hopkins ' and ` terrorists ' into some univac-like script machine
is the stuff of high romance , brought off with considerable wit
see crossroads
the dramatic scenes are frequently unintentionally funny ,
, much better .
a new plot
manages to find that real natural , even-flowing tone that few movies are able to accomplish
a taunt -
different movie
is often as fun to watch as a good spaghetti western .
final 10 or 15 minutes
's coherent , well shot , and
joel
the hearts
an attraction that crosses sexual identity
has done all that heaven allows , if you wanted to make as anti-kieslowski a pun as possible
leaving questions in its wake
great credit
looks like a drag queen
an entertaining , if ultimately minor , thriller .
open windows
had more interesting -- and , dare i say , thematically complex -- bowel movements than this long-on-the-shelf , point-and-shoot exercise in gimmicky crime drama
nicole holofcener 's lovely and amazing , from her own screenplay , jumps to the head of the class of women 's films that manage to avoid the ghetto of sentimental chick-flicks by treating female follies with a satirical style .
slight and introspective to appeal to anything wider than a niche audience
uhf
he does n't
will certainly succeed in alienating most viewers
the german occupation
a visually seductive
walks with a slow , deliberate gait
discursive
be fondly remembered as roman coppola 's brief pretentious period before going on to other films that actually tell a story worth caring about
uncommonly
lofty
a tone poem of transgression .
topless and roll
that examines
with kafka-inspired philosophy
with the kind of insouciance embedded in the sexy demise of james dean
employs an accent
so many lives around her
get it
colin hanks
real turns
of this
like this sort of thing
negotiate the many inconsistencies in janice 's behavior or
of a tv series
zigzag might have been richer and more observant if it were less densely plotted .
the region 's recent history
a powerful sequel and one
offer
there is a freedom to watching stunts that are this crude , this fast-paced and this insane .
james eric ,
running around
rap and adolescent poster-boy
it briefly flirts with player masochism , but the point of real interest - -- audience sadism -- is evaded completely
female friendship that men can embrace and women
does a film so graceless and devoid of merit as this one come along .
revulsion
bush
a direct hit
the movie is all portent and no content
from the grind to refresh our souls
to rush through the intermediary passages , apparently hoping that the audience will not notice the glaring triteness of the plot device
comes closer to the failure of the third revenge of the nerds sequel
bask in your own cleverness as you figure it out
original fantasy film
comes from a 60-second homage to one of demme 's good films
utter lack
doctor
ends up being surprisingly dull
seeing at least
about growing up catholic or , really , anything
's stupid
no solace here ,
something that you could easily be dealing with right now in your lives
puts the kibosh on what is otherwise a sumptuous work of b-movie imagination
fresh and
portrays young brendan with his usual intelligence and subtlety ,
its makers '
the huskies are beautiful , the border collie is funny and
like modern art
trickster
an original little film about one young woman 's education .
difficulty
mild chuckles
it 's still a comic book
could have easily become a cold , calculated exercise in postmodern pastiche winds up a powerful and deeply moving example of melodramatic moviemaking
men in black ii
spy is still fun and enjoyable and so aggressively silly that it 's more than a worthwhile effort .
dismally dull sci-fi comedy
very things
to the core in a film you will never forget -- that you should never forget
is hamstrung by a badly handled screenplay of what is really an amusing concept -- a high-tech tux that transforms its wearer into a superman .
the plot and
melt -- only
`` hi
directed in a flashy , empty sub-music video style by a director so self-possessed he actually adds a period to his first name
even with its $ 50-million us budget , pinocchio never quite achieves the feel of a fanciful motion picture .
thurman and lewis give what can easily be considered career-best performances
for all that has preceded it
scenes of cinematic perfection that steal your heart away
's a heaven for bad movies
the pianist -lrb- is -rrb- a supremely hopeful cautionary tale of war 's madness remembered that we , today , can prevent its tragic waste of life
honest observations
uncover the truth
its logical loopholes
ample
filmed production
a deft
deep into the hearst mystique
form at once visceral and spiritual , wonderfully vulgar and sublimely lofty -- and as emotionally grand as life
too neat and new pin-like
unfortunate in light of the fine work done by most of the rest of her cast
daring
to another review
a drawling , slobbering , lovable run-on sentence of a film , a southern gothic with the emotional arc of its raw blues soundtrack
just entertaining
turmoil
stifles creativity
with the right actors
too closely
uninspired scripts , acting and direction
is a little scattered -- ditsy , even .
flirts with kitsch
and mordantly humorous
focus on the hero 's odyssey
juliette binoche 's sand is vivacious , but it 's hard to sense that powerhouse of 19th-century prose behind her childlike smile .
barely adequate babysitter
agile performers
's too bad nothing else is .
startling intimacy
bourne
a new mexican cinema a-bornin '
maintain and
tall
fast
makes an amazing breakthrough in her first starring role
by what can only be characterized as robotic sentiment
hits and
's far
compressed characterisations
very silly movie
'll get plenty
it 's a nice girl-buddy movie once it gets rock-n-rolling
that mehta simply wanted to update her beloved genre for the thousands of indians who fancy themselves too sophisticated for the cheese-laced spectacles that pack 'em in on the subcontinent
of international acclaim
to match that movie 's intermittent moments of inspiration
is so formulaic and forgettable that it 's hardly over before it begins to fade from memory .
harmlessly
the people in love in the time of money
though it was made with careful attention to detail and is well-acted by james spader and maggie gyllenhaal
the complex , politically charged tapestry of contemporary chinese life this exciting new filmmaker has brought to the screen
succeeds in diminishing his stature from oscar-winning master to lowly studio hack .
by mattel executives and lobbyists
pitifully
of claude chabrol
tavernier 's film
a chilly , remote , emotionally distant piece ...
at something
its comedy
ransacked
the odd enjoyably chewy lump
retaliatory
's a very tasteful rock and roll movie
used manhattan 's architecture
a riot
love liza 's
's easy to be cynical about documentaries in which underdogs beat the odds and the human spirit triumphs
hanging over the time machine
succumbs to gravity and plummets to earth .
really a thriller so much as a movie for teens to laugh , groan and hiss at .
a compelling reason
fight off
an hour-and-a-half of inoffensive
watching harris ham it up while physically and emotionally disintegrating over the course of the movie has a certain poignancy in light of his recent death , but
does all of this , and more ,
avoids all the comic possibilities of its situation , and
` alice 's adventure through the looking glass and into zombie-land ' is filled with strange and wonderful creatures .
this one is a sweet and modest and ultimately winning story .
are more evil than ever
the truly good stuff
is a beautifully shot , but ultimately flawed film about growing up in japan
it 's obvious -lrb- je-gyu is -rrb- trying for poetry
uncomfortably timely , relevant ,
, polanski is saying what he has long wanted to say , confronting the roots of his own preoccupations and obsessions , and he allows nothing to get in the way .
sensuous
be cut
nearly 21\/2 hours
has n't yet
in columbia pictures ' perverse idea of an animated holiday movie
the genius
empty stud knockabout
some of the figures
by the pathetic idea
what makes it worth watching is quaid 's performance .
in discretion
its one good idea
well-thought stunts or
devotees of french cinema
because the laughs come from fairly basic comedic constructs
be all too familiar for anyone who 's seen george roy hill 's 1973 film , `` the sting
in two
minor film
walk to remember ''
` bad ' police
the improperly hammy performance from poor stephen rea
fully forgotten
after seeing ` analyze that , ' i feel better already .
is a semi-throwback , a reminiscence without nostalgia or sentimentality
is an encouraging debut feature but has a needlessly downbeat ending that
's the kind of movie that , aside from robert altman , spike lee , the coen brothers and a few others , our moviemakers do n't make often enough
melancholy ,
to say about how , in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out
that steal your heart away
to see a movie that embraces its old-fashioned themes and in the process comes out looking like something wholly original
black-and-white and
will do for a set .
perhaps the best sports movie i 've ever seen .
needs some serious re-working to show more of the dilemma , rather than have his characters stage shouting
shanghai ghetto may not be as dramatic as roman polanski 's the pianist , but its compassionate spirit soars every bit as high .
sit through , enjoy on a certain level and then
would probably work better as a real documentary without the insinuation of mediocre acting or a fairly trite narrative .
definitely a crowd-pleaser , but then , so was the roman colosseum .
if unintentionally dull in its lack of poetic frissons
for work and food
mcwilliams 's melancholy music , are charged with metaphor ,
a haunting ode to humanity
delivers one of the saddest action hero performances ever witnessed
a rip-off twice removed ,
testosterone
noisy and
weighs no more
are ever any good
watch him sing the lyrics to `` tonight
superhuman capacity
derived
which makes many of the points that this film does but feels less repetitive
flick you 've ever seen
wiseman 's previous studies
its 100 minutes
plodding , poorly written , murky and weakly acted , the picture feels as if everyone making it lost their movie mojo .
-lrb- monsoon wedding -rrb- to lament the loss of culture
guns , expensive cars , lots of naked women
too sure of its own importance
under our skin
changing composition
win over a probation officer
the new adaptation
his stature
horror movie 's
is just the sort for those moviegoers who complain that ` they do n't make movies like they used to anymore .
strategically placed white sheets
also believe that resident evil is not it .
balding
see strange young guys doing strange guy things
the unexplainable pain and eccentricities that are attached to the concept of loss
a more rigid , blair witch-style commitment to its mockumentary format , or
fireballs
romance ?
its hackneyed and meanspirited storyline with cardboard characters and performers who
what 's not to like about a movie with a ` children 's ' song that includes the line ` my stepdad 's not mean , he 's just adjusting ' ?
possibly the best actor working in movies today
its style
's a tribute to the actress , and to her inventive director
why you 've been watching all this strutting and posturing
tiresome ugliness
ending ''
like a sieve
an almost visceral sense
derisions
, energetic and original
: it 's not scary in the slightest .
i think it was plato who said , ' i think , therefore i know better than to rush to the theatre for this one
its wry observations
his genre and
original and highly cerebral
's a documentary that says that the alternate sexuality meant to set you free may require so much relationship maintenance that celibacy can start looking good .
prevent people from reaching happiness
those rejected must have been astronomically bad
virtually no understanding
starting
is nearly incoherent , an excuse to get to the closing bout ... by which time it 's impossible to care who wins .
attachment
a graceful , moving tribute to the courage of new york 's finest and a nicely understated expression of the grief
synagogue or temple
not only blockbusters
crossroads feels like a teenybopper ed wood film , replete with the pubescent scandalous innuendo and the high-strung but flaccid drama .
one regards reign of fire with awe .
`` conan
america , history and
tolerable-to-adults
extra
in a thriller , and the performances
well loved classic
spawned a single good film
run-of-the-mill action
an excruciating demonstration of the unsalvageability of a movie saddled with an amateurish screenplay .
evocative images
its director 's diabolical debut ,
will be greek to anyone not predisposed to the movie 's rude and crude humor .
forced
cheapo animation -lrb- like saturday morning tv in the '60s -rrb- ,
with b-movie verve
around 90 minutes
previous works
demonstrate how desperate the makers of this ` we 're - doing-it-for - the-cash ' sequel were
humor wry
a script that takes few chances and manages to insult the intelligence of everyone in the audience
without a map
itself could be played out in any working class community in the nation .
, blair and posey
jumbled mess
most poorly staged
, populating its hackneyed and meanspirited storyline with cardboard characters and performers who value cash above credibility .
ca n't take it any more
, bittersweet israeli documentary
introducing an intriguing and alluring premise ,
overcome the triviality of the story
cribbed
is so thoughtlessly assembled
to be sensational
has a gentle , unforced intimacy that never becomes claustrophobic .
stands a good chance of being the big
when it 's not wallowing in hormonal melodrama
terrible movie
of attributable to a movie like this
occur and not
ambitious goals
its original release date
everywhere will forgive the flaws and love the film .
wreaks
foul-natured
hotel
the film is just hectic and homiletic : two parts exhausting men in black mayhem to one part family values .
shohei
is n't as sharp or as fresh
's gone to manhattan and hell
lobotomy
watching monkeys flinging their feces at you
need to do
into that good theatre
is -rrb- the comedy equivalent of saddam hussein , and
laugh-free
is off the shelf after two years
pacino , williams , and swank
had it
gripping thriller
on jumbo ants
our best achievements
players
unusually assured
clancy
contorting itself
what it lacks in substance
the-loose banter of welcome to collinwood has a cocky , after-hours loopiness to it .
exterior
tony gayton 's script does n't give us anything we have n't seen before
a better movie
of also looking cheap
at the end of the movie , my 6-year-old nephew said , `` i guess i come from a broken family , and my uncles are all aliens , too . ''
is a movie where the most notable observation is how long you 've been sitting still .
would be a rarity in hollywood .
to the level of intelligence and visual splendour that can be seen in other films
villainous father
her subject matter
troll the cult section of your local video store for the real deal
of childhood
anyone outside the under-10 set
is weighed down by supporting characters who are either too goodly , wise and knowing or downright comically evil .
, tongue-tied screen persona
an ultimate desire
just does n't make sense
audrey tautou
deliver a fair bit of vampire fun
at the barbershop
that not only would subtlety be lost on the target audience ,
you ache with sadness -lrb- the way chekhov is funny -rrb- , profound without ever being self-important
tired jokes
looking for something
has its handful of redeeming features , as long as you discount its ability to bore .
a surprising winner
the primary visual influence
a brilliant director and charismatic star
vietnam
theological
being boring
half-hour
is instead about as fresh as last week 's issue of variety .
silly , outrageous , ingenious
turns me into that annoying specimen of humanity
shifts
the movie has no respect for laws , political correctness or common decency , but
that stretches the running time about 10 minutes
flames and
the best description of this well-meaning , beautifully produced film that sacrifices its promise for a high-powered star pedigree
inspires more than an interested detachment .
in real life
inconsequential road-and-buddy pic
norm
, i 'd say the film works
semi-surrealist exploration of the creative act
winds up feeling like a great missed opportunity
cheek in the film
get a nomination for a best-foreign-film oscar : make a movie about whimsical folk who learn a nonchallenging , life-affirming lesson while walking around a foreign city with stunning architecture
will still come away with a sense of his reserved but existential poignancy .
its first release
would even
, gritty , sometimes funny
, even in those moments where it 's supposed to feel funny and light .
wears you
is , alas , no woody allen .
deeply appealing
to sensationalism
be both an asset and a detriment
ultimately tragic
too slow
, nonconformist values
is a pretty good job , if it 's filmed tosca that you want
the `` queen '' and
clear point
involve precocious kids getting the better of obnoxious adults
roman coppola 's
one of those crass , contrived sequels that not only fails on its own , but makes you second-guess your affection for the original
the most excruciating 86 minutes one
more credible
quite far enough
size
on his movie to work at the back of your neck long after you leave the theater
real characters
with the exception of mccoist , the players do n't have a clue on the park .
movies get
on every level
in the emotional realities of middle age
to drag on for nearly three hours
four-star
if you ever wondered what kind of houses those people live in
another sports drama\/character study
with a large cast representing a broad cross-section
its short running time
does n't add up to much
look at female friendship , spiked with raw urban humor .
it 's a masterpiece .
the romance with ryder is puzzling
a somewhat backhanded compliment to say that the film makes the viewer feel like the movie 's various victimized audience members after a while , but it also happens to be the movie 's most admirable quality
the maudlin way its story unfolds
sheerly beautiful film
with the precision of the insurance actuary
rhames and wesley snipes
laughs and not the last time
fantastic dual performance
made in the last five years .
handicap
meandering and confusing .
skyscraper-trapeze
contributed to it
, an intelligent person is n't necessarily an admirable storyteller .
less painful
new ways
lodging itself
self-conscious scrutiny
remains prominent
other interchangeable
about loss , grief and recovery
succeeded in
writing and cutting
two bodies and hardly a laugh between them
recommend
inherent in the mixture of bullock bubble and hugh goo
has its share of belly laughs -lrb- including a knockout of a closing line -rrb-
being merely
the fact that it is n't very good
chaplin and
an honest attempt to get at something
weirdly appealing
to expressing the way many of us live -- someplace between consuming self-absorption and insistently demanding otherness
watch him try out so many complicated facial expressions
an impossible spot because his character 's deceptions ultimately undo him
could watch this movie and be so skeeved out that they 'd need a shower
characters that bring the routine day to day struggles of the working class to life
other reason
be a whole lot scarier
sweet-and-sour insider movie that film buffs will eat up like so much gelati
contrived
struggle with the fact
true stories
done excellent work
comic timing
the band
the previous
mike myers
satire and childhood awakening
end this flawed , dazzling series
provocative and vainglorious
is so meditative and lyrical about babak payami 's boldly quirky iranian drama secret ballot ... a charming and evoking little ditty that manages to show the gentle and humane side of middle eastern world politics
is a rather toothless take on a hard young life
animated-movie screenwriting textbook
much further
wiser
the story of trouble every day ... is so sketchy it amounts to little more than preliminary notes for a science-fiction horror film ,
to a classic low-budget film noir movie
've got seven days left to live .
holiday contraption
director michel gondry
witty dialog between realistic characters
's eleven , ''
from the concession stand
spoofs and celebrates
what 's worse is that pelosi knows it .
its promenade of barely clad bodies in myrtle beach , s.c.
the charms
of ensemble cast romances recently
succeed in alienating most viewers
to keep the extremes of screwball farce and blood-curdling family intensity on one continuum
help people endure almost unimaginable horror
this film puts wang at the forefront of china 's sixth generation of film makers .
, this movie strangely enough has the outdated swagger of a shameless ` 70s blaxploitation shuck-and-jive sitcom .
ghost stories
a fine film
by its short running time
a monologue that manages to incorporate both the horror
hardened
, sade is your film .
that there 's nothing resembling a spine here
rent the original and
are not at all entertaining
hackneyed elements
outside the under-10 set
character , siuation or joke
his , if you will ,
previous popcorn work
refuses to evaluate his own work
why human beings long for what they do n't have , and
from alfred hitchcock 's imaginative flight
its dying , in this shower of black-and-white psychedelia ,
hinton
suffers from the awkwardness that results from adhering to the messiness of true stories
otto-sallies
with roger avary 's uproar against the mpaa
to bother pleasuring its audience
should remain just that
orbits will inevitably
as a
you 're not fans of the adventues of steve and terri
early extreme sports , this peek into the 1970s skateboard revolution
set the women 's liberation movement
is a probing examination of a female friendship set against a few dynamic decades .
for some tasty grub
hilariously wicked black comedy
enactments , however fascinating they may be as history , are too crude to serve the work especially well
a well-balanced fashion
that , half an hour in , starts making water torture seem appealing
swank
a sports bar
engaging
the connected stories of breitbart and hanussen are actually fascinating , but the filmmaking in invincible is such that the movie does not do them justice .
between freeman and judd
about this love story
focus on the humiliation of martin
education
is perfectly creepy and believable
samuel l. jackson
storyline
jet
the script is smart , not cloying .
, skins has its heart in the right place
old men
the makings of an interesting meditation on the ethereal nature of the internet and the otherworldly energies
indulge
bludgeoning
as starship troopers
often strains
a perfect example of rancid , well-intentioned , but shamelessly manipulative movie making
heard on television
is the performance of gedeck , who makes martha enormously endearing .
, scarily funny , sorrowfully sympathetic to the damage it surveys
bravo for history
bite on the big screen
merely way-cool by a basic , credible compassion
burning , blasting , stabbing , and shooting
from floating away
award
is so prolonged and boring it is n't even close to being the barn-burningly bad movie it promised it would be
this three-hour endurance test
without neglecting character development for even one minute
of animated filmmaking since old walt
pollute the summer movie pool
was amused and entertained by the unfolding of bielinsky 's cleverly constructed scenario , and greatly impressed by the skill of the actors involved in the enterprise .
the double-cross that made mamet 's `` house of games '' and last fall 's `` heist '' so much fun
those visual in-jokes , as in the film 's verbal pokes at everything from the likes of miramax chief
, a hardy group of determined new zealanders has proved its creative mettle .
of a downtown hotel
pathetic , endearing
does n't so much phone in his performance as
want to bang your head on the seat in front of you , at its cluelessness , at its idiocy , at its utterly misplaced earnestness
a painful lie
too campy to work as straight drama and
has all the trappings of an energetic , extreme-sports adventure , but ends up more of a creaky `` pretty woman '' retread , with the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz and big-wave surfing that gives pic its title an afterthought
into ` an inspiring tale of survival wrapped in the heart-pounding suspense of a stylish psychological thriller '
too long , too cutesy ,
if you believe that the shocking conclusion is too much of a plunge or not
the edge of your seat for long stretches
should be credited with remembering his victims .
a nose -rrb-
wants to be a wacky , screwball comedy
the wan ,
-lrb- lin chung 's -rrb- voice is rather unexceptional ,
beautifully filmed and well acted ... but admittedly problematic in its narrative specifics .
an interesting technical exercise
the percussion rhythm , the brass soul and
instead , she sees it as a chance to revitalize what is and always has been remarkable about clung-to traditions .
, mark wahlberg and thandie newton are not hepburn and grant , two cinematic icons with chemistry galore .
made a film so unabashedly hopeful that it actually makes the heart soar
overwrought , melodramatic bodice-ripper .
movie-going experiences
redundancy and unsuccessful crudeness accompanying it
the air leaks out of the movie , flattening its momentum with about an hour to go .
the script by david koepp
family comedy
things that elevate `` glory '' above most of its ilk , most notably
the target
it were
neither is it the kahlo movie frida fans have been looking for
upping
although it lacks the detail of the book , the film does pack some serious suspense .
rape
, small-scale story
better short story
is so incredibly inane
that family fundamentals gets you riled up
the jokes are flat , and the action looks fake .
gift
of humor , verve and fun
the qualities
the real issues
comes off more like a misdemeanor , a flat , unconvincing drama that never catches fire
of relationships that come full circle to end on a positive -lrb- if tragic -rrb- note
supporting ones
martinet music instructor
and trumped-up street credibility
this is one of the rarest kinds of films : a family-oriented non-disney film that is actually funny without hitting below the belt .
olympic swim team
as visceral
the messy emotions raging throughout this three-hour effort
not everything in the film works , including its somewhat convenient ending .
uninspired philosophical
is like watching an eastern imagination explode
bean
kevin donovan
was n't horrible either
to other films
one of these days hollywood will come up with an original idea for a teen movie , but
by elizabeth hurley in a bathing suit
about covering all the drama in frida 's life
crossing-over mumbo jumbo
the verdict
is , overall , far too staid for its subject matter
purposefully
the crime lord 's messianic bent
life or life
reminder
blank-faced optimism
need movies like tim mccann 's revolution no. 9
just does n't have the restraint to fully realize them
ship
100 minutes
irvine
rudy yellow lodge
is so warm and fuzzy you might be able to forgive its mean-spirited second half .
godard uses his characters -- if that 's not too glorified a term -- as art things
gantz brothers
with a good natured warning
are nowhere near as vivid as the 19th-century ones
is cloudy
well , funnier .
a strong script , powerful direction
one of the worst titles in recent cinematic history
and funky look
you reach the finale
every relationship and personality
plots
into the history books
the soupy end result
the most splendid
summons more spirit and bite than your average formulaic romantic quadrangle
the rise
in a 102-minute film
enough intelligence , wit or innovation on the screen to attract and sustain an older crowd
adding the rich details and go-for-broke acting that heralds something special
might inspire a trip to the video store -- in search of a better movie experience
woefully dull
well-intentioned , but
is cool .
despite some creepy scenes that evoke childish night terrors , and a praiseworthy attempt to generate suspense rather than gross out the audience
flash but little emotional resonance
sporadic
seduced
the ya-ya 's
to show it
a moving and solidly entertaining comedy\/drama
hard to believe that a life like this can sound so dull
move so easily
iconoclastic artist
is not unlike watching a glorified episode of `` 7th heaven .
blighter
holes that will be obvious even to those who are n't looking for them
no doubting
hailed as a clever exercise in neo-hitchcockianism
expands the horizons of boredom to the point of collapse , turning into a black hole of dullness , from which no interesting concept can escape
a desperately ingratiating performance
rifkin 's
stock situations and characters
of view , no contemporary interpretation of joan 's prefeminist plight
difficult to imagine that a more confused , less interesting and more sloppily made film could possibly come down the road in 2002
to other napoleon films
an encounter with the rich and
occupational
though it flirts with bathos and pathos and the further oprahfication of the world as we know it , it still cuts all the way down to broken bone .
of the conflict that came to define a generation
presented
for all its brooding quality
has considerable charm .
manhood
given a part
charm , generosity and diplomacy
as a weary journalist in a changing world
so light-hearted
takes a look at 5 alternative housing options
girls-behaving-badly film
shortest
why it works as well
saw how bad this movie was
the viewer feel like the movie 's various victimized audience members after a while
blustery
tart , smart breath
a handsome blank yearning
rolling
beautifully produced .
script and execution
the number of stories
brand
are treated as docile , mostly wordless ethnographic extras
will find millions of eager fans
households
outpaces its contemporaries with daring and verve
with the breathtaking landscapes and villainous varmints there to distract you from the ricocheting
fling gags at it
lawrence has only a fleeting grasp of how to develop them
working from a surprisingly sensitive script co-written by gianni romoli ... ozpetek avoids most of the pitfalls you 'd expect in such a potentially sudsy set-up
to do interesting work
allow before pulling the plug on the conspirators and averting an american-russian armageddon
earnest , so thick with wit it plays like a reading from bartlett 's familiar quotations
strung-together moments
besotted
has the scope and shape of an especially well-executed television movie .
with remembering his victims
at 90 minutes this movie is short ,
got ten little indians meets friday the 13th by way of clean and sober , filmed on the set of carpenter 's the thing and loaded with actors you 're most likely to find on the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat .
rail
the art
that the wayward wooden one end it all by stuffing himself into an electric pencil sharpener
that lifts blue crush into one of the summer 's most pleasurable movies
this new movie version of the alexandre dumas classic
treats ana 's journey with honesty that is tragically rare in the depiction of young women in film
has so many flaws it would be easy for critics to shred it .
there
in old-fashioned screenwriting parlance , ms. shreve 's novel proved too difficult a text to ` lick , ' despite the efforts of a first-rate cast .
the death of self
is solid
terrifying film
sports drama
one anecdote
bravery and integrity
retooling
video-viewing
jones ... makes a great impression as the writer-director of this little $ 1.8 million charmer , which may not be cutting-edge indie filmmaking but has a huge heart .
, even in all its director 's cut glory ,
third time 's the charm ... yeah , baby !
visceral excitement
juvenile delinquent
saw at childhood , and
a romance ?
though bette davis , cast as joan , would have killed him
funny , harmless and as substantial
random
send
on twinkly-eyed close-ups and short
of the toughest ages a kid can go through
seen before , but beneath the exotic surface -lrb- and exotic dancing -rrb- it 's surprisingly old-fashioned
having more fun watching a documentary
derrida
kindness
coming to terms with time
parker and co-writer catherine di napoli are faithful to melville 's plotline , they and a fully engaged supporting cast
thing
industrial-model meat freezers
influenced this girl-meets-girl love story
and android life
so compellingly
watch for about thirty seconds
well-thought stunts
clams left in the broiling sun for a good three days
subtitled
misses the mark
its plate at times
is every bit as fascinating as it is flawed .
was ushered in by the full monty and
victor rosa
nothing we have n't seen before from murphy
rare films
theaters since ...
loneliness and isolation
, in an off-kilter , dark , vaguely disturbing way .
michael moore 's latest documentary about america 's thirst for violence
on a day-to-day basis
attal and gainsbourg
slightly dark
were hailed as the works of an artist .
millennial brusqueness and
of white-on-black racism
almost enough chuckles for a three-minute sketch , and
carry forward into the next generation
feels capable of charming the masses with star power , a pop-induced score and sentimental moments that have become a spielberg trademark
full monty
does have its charms and its funny moments but not quite enough of them .
to a crescendo that encompasses many more paths than we started with
writer\/director alexander payne -lrb- election -rrb- and his co-writer jim taylor
the ya-ya member
the farrelly brothers ' oeuvre
dwindles
funny pace
the filmmakers and studio are brazen enough to attempt to pass this stinker off as a scary movie
than conan the barbarian
... the efforts of its star , kline , to lend some dignity to a dumb story are for naught .
other issues
and movie life
too contrived to be as naturally charming as it needs to be .
the tasteful little revision works
to cheap manipulation or corny conventions
a summer entertainment adults can see without feeling embarrassed ,
were it not for the striking , quietly vulnerable personality of ms. ambrose
a potentially interesting idea
's not too much of anything .
literary mystery story
it all plays out ... like a high-end john hughes comedy , a kind of elder bueller 's time out .
of healthy eccentric inspiration and ambition
delivering in good measure
peter o'fallon
contemplative , and sublimely beautiful
embedded
succeed merrily at their noble endeavor .
about circuit
accompanying the stunt-hungry dimwits in a random series of collected gags , pranks , pratfalls , dares , injuries , etc.
their charisma
it ends up
methodical , measured , and gently tedious in its comedy , secret ballot is a purposefully reductive movie -- which may be why it 's so successful at lodging itself in the brain .
once promising career
sweet , genuine chemistry
can happen
as the original
that movie-star intensity can overcome bad hair design
of lazy humor
to get by on humor that is not even as daring as john ritter 's glory days on three 's company
of color , music , and dance that only the most practiced curmudgeon could fail to crack a smile at
talented
the suggested and
creepy-scary thriller
yo
saturday night live-style parody
, however , almost makes this movie worth seeing .
the legendary wit 's classic mistaken identity farce into brutally labored and unfunny hokum
would love this .
draws a picture of a man for whom political expedience became a deadly foreign policy
persuasive
despite its one-joke premise with the thesis
a progressive bull
's better than the phantom menace .
late marriage is an in-your-face family drama and black comedy that is filled with raw emotions conveying despair and love .
's ,
is more important
lured in by julia roberts
becomes something about how lame it is to try and evade your responsibilities
the magi relocated to the scuzzy underbelly of nyc 's drug scene
find moving
check this one
balkans
cruel fate
hallmark commercial
work yet .
socio-political
its treatment of the dehumanizing and ego-destroying process of unemployment
between these two marginal characters
strikes hardest ... when it reminds you how pertinent its dynamics remain
amy and matthew have a bit of a phony relationship ,
stale
schumacher
despite its promising cast of characters
, the movie 's not .
despite a lot of involved talent
tough
numbered
you want to laugh at it
sense even on its own terms .
to revitalize what is and always has been remarkable about clung-to traditions
in addition to the overcooked , ham-fisted direction , which has all the actors reaching for the back row
the film 's nightmare versions of everyday sex-in-the-city misadventures
in which people 's lives cross and change
the laborious pacing and
at its best when the guarded
his own coolness
enjoy themselves
a strong education and good teachers being more valuable in the way they help increase an average student 's self-esteem
false , sitcom-worthy solutions
much humor as pathos
anchor the film in a very real and amusing give-and-take
weighed down by supporting characters who are either too goodly , wise and knowing or downright comically evil
, water-born cinematography
unexpected gravity
less spice
can imagine .
devote time to see it
smart comedy
the small screen
true , lived experience
, it does a bang-up job of pleasing the crowds
is one of the biggest disappointments of the year .
a waste of fearless purity in the acting craft .
goldbacher draws on an elegant visual sense and a talent for easy , seductive pacing ... but she and writing partner laurence coriat do n't manage an equally assured narrative coinage .
only pain
be well worth your time
sign
give them no feelings of remorse
are commendable
who said
fallible
seem at least passably real
the television series
its lack
much like its easily dismissive
to view one of shakespeare 's better known tragedies as a dark comedy
is the movie for you
a cast of competent performers from movies , television and the theater
how things will work out
an appalling ,
seem sure of where it should go
very simply
suspense , revenge , and romance
, confusing and , through it all , human
there are deeply religious and spiritual people in this world who would argue that entering a church , synagogue or temple does n't mean you have to check your brain at the door .
the touch is generally light enough and the performances , for the most part , credible .
too loud , too goofy and
are n't so substantial or fresh
songs from the second floor
some weird masterpiece theater sketch
little wit
die another day is only intermittently entertaining but it 's hard not to be a sucker for its charms , or
the people laughing in the crowd
compromised by that
the movie 's sophomoric blend
quirky and satirical touches
the resolutely downbeat smokers only
political perspectives
into the running time
to keep it up
, though occasionally fun enough to make you
classroom
-- a drowsy drama infatuated by its own pretentious self-examination
with her crass , then gasp for gas , verbal deportment
while never really vocalized
workaday
whose achievements
in the war movie compendium across its indulgent two-hour-and-fifteen-minute length
minutely detailed wonders
only one movie 's worth of decent gags
the shapeless
the psychological thriller it purports to be
swimfan , like fatal attraction
is remarkably fuddled about motives and context , which drains it of the dramatic substance that would shake us in our boots -lrb- or cinema seats -rrb-
is still worth hearing .
everyone who has been there squirm with recognition
i 've never seen or heard anything quite like this film , and i recommend it for its originality alone .
director jon purdy 's sledgehammer sap
a moral tale
's icky
sketches ...
spiffing
complete
many
a compelling pre-wwii drama with vivid characters and a warm , moving message .
weird .
long on twinkly-eyed close-ups and short on shame
its low-key way
inane images
impressed
it 's also uninspired , lacking the real talent and wit to elevate it beyond its formula to the level of classic romantic comedy to which it aspires .
telegraphs every discovery and layers on the gloss of convenience
like love
now and again
is to duck
blissfully exhausted
no contemporary interpretation of joan 's prefeminist plight
them ''
into ideas and special-interest groups
of aesop
in the animal
balances real-time rhythms with propulsive incident
the biggest
no understanding
a fad that had long since vanished
office , emergency room , hospital bed or insurance company office
distinguish
ticket-buyers
endless scenes
nothing in it
silent film
goofball stunts
any number of metaphorical readings
the final product is a ghost
intriguing and
in a vibrant and intoxicating fashion
acceptance
have just one word for you - -- decasia
on slapstick
idealism american
the movie 's vision of a white american zealously spreading a puritanical brand of christianity to south seas islanders
something 's happening
artistic and muted , almost to the point of suffocation
prone
impressive job
in tatters
of many young people
rorschach test
a classic
of bad guys
a one-of-a-kind tour de force
brief moment
sickeningly real
nothing of boring
it can comfortably hold
showdown
before midnight
the meaning of the word ` quit
only to be revealed by the dispassionate gantz brothers as ordinary , pasty lumpen
urban heart
louis begley 's source novel -lrb- about schmidt -rrb-
mctiernan 's remake may be lighter on its feet -- the sober-minded original was as graceful as a tap-dancing rhino -- but it is just as boring and as obvious .
a cross between boys do n't cry , deliverance , and ode to billy joe - lies somewhere in the story of matthew shepard , but that film is yet to be made .
moving truck
full frontal , which opens today nationwide , could almost be classified as a movie-industry satire , but it lacks the generous inclusiveness that is the genre 's definitive , if disingenuous , feature
finishing it
lack the kind of genuine depth that would make them redeemable
a big , loud , bang-the-drum bore .
as best you can with a stuttering script
a big bowl
would ever try to sell
's sharply comic and surprisingly touching , so hold the gong
a few of those sticks are wet
wasted in it
in a doctor 's office , emergency room , hospital bed or insurance company office
's surely something
dismiss
all the dramatic weight
delight in the images
is the lack of emphasis on music in britney spears ' first movie
even if it pushes its agenda too forcefully , this remains a film about something , one that attempts and often achieves a level of connection and concern .
lay with the chemistry and complex relationship between the marquis -lrb- auteil -rrb- and emilie -lrb- le besco -rrb-
presson
filmmakers
a fireworks
is n't one true ` chan moment ' .
of fledgling democracies
that of wilde
's also nice
go to the u.n. and
paranoid and unlikable man
a flat script and
a gag that 's worn a bit thin over the years , though do n't ask still finds a few chuckles
that it actually makes the heart soar
as sexy
unlike -lrb- scorsese 's mean streets -rrb-
deceptively simple premise
be viewed and treasured for its extraordinary intelligence and originality as well as its lyrical variations on the game of love
's something creepy about this movie
a genius
come from a family that eats , meddles , argues , laughs , kibbitzes and fights together
because both are just actory concoctions , defined by childlike dimness and a handful of quirks
so many of the little things right
ride
headline-fresh thriller
unimaginable
some tart tv-insider humor
leave us with a sense of wonder at the diverse , marvelously twisted shapes history has taken
the situations volatile
the sublime
is a genuine love story , full of traditional layers of awakening and ripening and separation and recovery .
on its fairly ludicrous plot
the visuals and enveloping sounds of blue crush
would be better to wait for the video
terms
motivated
its charm quickly fades
audacious-impossible yet compelling ...
often shocking but ultimately worthwhile
no obvious directing
with the best of herzog 's works
astringent
for the rest of us -- especially san francisco
is a relationship that is worthy of our respect
saw it will have an opinion to share
as many times as we have fingers to count on
it says a lot about a filmmaker when he can be wacky without clobbering the audience over the head and still maintain a sense of urgency and suspense .
a bigger budget
forewarned
it with ring ,
blade and
to serve than silly fluff
most touching movie
behold -- as long as you 're wearing the somewhat cumbersome 3d goggles the theater
it is about irrational , unexplainable life and it seems so real because it does not attempt to filter out the complexity
appeal to anything
fuss or
the holes in the story and the somewhat predictable plot
dot com
otherness
mad queens , obsessive relationships ,
always surprising
's because relatively nothing happens
the most high-concept sci fi adventures
martin 's deterioration and barbara 's sadness --
of marivaux 's rhythms , and mira sorvino 's limitations as a classical actress
humorous ,
funny performers
verdict
of denial
-- you 'll love this movie .
westbrook 's foundation and
into flashy , vaguely silly overkill
, the film does n't end up having much that is fresh to say about growing up catholic or , really , anything .
blond honeys
thoroughly dislikable study in sociopathy .
barbershop is n't as funny as it should be
director sara sugarman
well-written and occasionally challenging
tackles
the pacing is deadly
an alternate version
of the direction
showtime is n't particularly assaultive ,
a minor film
entertain or inspire its viewers
watching `` ending '' is too often like looking over the outdated clothes and plastic knickknacks at your neighbor 's garage sale .
antic
godzilla
into the theater expecting a scary , action-packed chiller
it 's mildly interesting to ponder the peculiar american style of justice that plays out here , but it 's so muddled and derivative that few will bother thinking it all through .
the 51st power ,
definitely tasty and sweet
funny look
kurt wimmer
under the direction of spielberg , who does a convincing impersonation here of a director enjoying himself immensely
personal velocity ought to be exploring these women 's inner lives , but
exceptionally good idea
, tom included ,
turned this
guy
a dark mood
some of the most inventive
your expectations
as '
a timid
outer-space documentary space station 3d
to be appreciated by anyone outside the under-10 set
inoffensive and actually rather sweet
while the production details are lavish , film has little insight into the historical period and its artists , particularly in how sand developed a notorious reputation .
`` goddammit
cho continues her exploration of the outer limits of raunch with considerable brio .
running for office
l. hall 's
love song
comes at film with bracing intelligence and a vision both painterly and literary .
various amusing sidekicks add much-needed levity to the otherwise bleak tale
of serial killers
rob schneider in a young woman 's clothes
feel like mopping up , too
stave off
that takes time to enjoy
strong script
capture the terrifying angst of the modern working man without turning the film into a cheap thriller , a dumb comedy or a sappy
turns into an engrossing thriller almost in spite of itself .
on his two lovers
daring as john ritter 's glory days
bogdanovich taps deep into the hearst mystique
fans '
on its visual merits
penned
love liza for an adam sandler chanukah song
's endgame
's serious , poetic , earnest and -- sadly -- dull
which itself felt like an answer to irvine welsh 's book trainspotting
the film may not hit as hard as some of the better drug-related pictures
at your heart in ways
distanced us
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argue much
the film did n't move me one way or the other ,
cost thousands and possibly millions of lives
howlingly
cor-blimey-luv-a-duck cockney accent
an unintentional parody of every teen movie
is very funny but too concerned
a treatise
inflate the mundane into the scarifying
upon the subject 's mysterious personality
several times here and reveals how bad an actress she is .
references
running off the limited chemistry created by ralph fiennes and jennifer lopez
the old-hat province
that disconnects every 10 seconds
lame story
is not rooted in that decade .
thought that the german film industry can not make a delightful comedy centering on food .
protecting her cub , and
the maze
west african
privates
brings awareness
the topping
too -rrb-
meyer 's
too fancy , not too filling ,
are canny and spiced with irony .
autobiographical performance
these harrowing surf shots
certainly has its share of clever moments and biting dialogue
moonlight mile does n't quite go the distance but the cast is impressive and they all give life to these broken characters who are trying to make their way through this tragedy
the movie , while beautiful , feels labored , with a hint of the writing exercise about it .
ends up more like the adventures of ford fairlane
has nothing else to watch
gross-out monster movie
a disney pic
nelson 's -rrb-
the fugitive ,
in addition to gluing you to the edge of your seat , changing lanes is also a film of freshness , imagination and insight .
yields surprises .
seen whether statham can move beyond the crime-land action genre
gorgeous ,
86 minutes of overly-familiar and poorly-constructed comedy
the way of slapstick sequences
the camera twirls !
overly melodramatic
belgian waffle
a ` girls gone wild '
the saigon of 1952 is an uneasy mix of sensual delights and simmering violence , and
burkinabe filmmaker dani kouyate 's reworking
the ability of the human spirit
most pleasurable expressions
pretentious period
paper
crazy nights
carries the day with impeccable comic timing , raffish charm and piercing intellect .
dismantle the facades that his genre and his character construct is a wonderous accomplishment of veracity and narrative grace
despite its lavish formalism and intellectual austerity
like you 've actually spent time living in another community .
ice age is the first computer-generated feature cartoon to feel like other movies , and that makes for some glacial pacing early on
stray
dozens
afterthought
movie
everything that 's plaguing the human spirit in a relentlessly globalizing world
in a major role
delivers one of the saddest action hero performances ever witnessed .
the victims
definitely funny stuff ,
eye-rolling moments
a few nice twists in a standard plot and the charisma of hugh grant and sandra bullock
crossroads is nothing more than an hour-and-a-half-long commercial for britney 's latest album
every gag two or three times
his fingers
the attempt to build up a pressure cooker of horrified awe
a whole segment of pop-music history has been allowed to get wet , fuzzy and sticky
pithy
of generations
in its chicken heart
how admirably the filmmakers have gone for broke
-rrb- gorgeous
blockbusters as patriot games can still turn out a small , personal film with an emotional wallop
attraction and interdependence
with the mysterious and brutal nature of adults
macdowell ... gives give a solid , anguished performance that eclipses nearly everything else she 's ever done .
a juicy writer
find that real natural , even-flowing tone
an average kid-empowerment fantasy with slightly above-average brains
starts off witty and sophisticated and
has an uppity musical beat that you can dance to , but
sixth
3 oscar winners
creates in maelstrom
might be a release .
brother hoffman 's
the french-produced ``
of the week
is more complex and honest
a guilty-pleasure , daytime-drama sort
's nothing
the film with his effortless performance
pokes fun at the price of popularity and small-town pretension in the lone star state
one side
style and wit
culture '
of devito 's misanthropic vision
about vicarious redemption
refused to gel
most pitiful
that santa bumps up against 21st century reality so hard
salle
, and bombastic
that works both as a detailed personal portrait and as a rather frightening examination of modern times
enjoy
strains to stay on the light , comic side of the issue , despite the difficulty of doing so when dealing with the destruction of property and , potentially , of life itself .
amy and
delivers what it promises , just not well enough to recommend it
standard thriller and drag audience enthusiasm to crush depth
to figure out that this is a mormon family movie , and a sappy , preachy one at that
to promises
his directorial touch
explored .
away from home , but your ego
by that measure
is n't very bright
lend
decent material
overboard
an exhilarating experience .
more than anything else slight ... tadpole pulls back from the consequences of its own actions and revelations
sharp comedy ,
keeps it fast --
the bard 's immortal
is a former film editor
deeply meditative picture
westbrook 's foundation
track
in this french shocker
the hearts of animation enthusiasts of all ages
counter-cultural idealism and hedonistic creativity
melodrama -lrb- gored bullfighters , comatose ballerinas -rrb- with subtly kinky bedside vigils and sensational denouements
in all its byzantine incarnations
an exercise in chilling style
it would be even more indistinct than it is were it not for the striking , quietly vulnerable personality of ms. ambrose
more dutiful
talent
mark mr. twohy 's emergence into the mainstream
's worth taking the kids to .
very sneaky ' butler
with each of her three protagonists , miller eloquently captures the moment when a woman 's life , out of a deep-seated , emotional need , is about to turn onto a different path .
appreciation
get at something
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spiderman
it is a challenging film , if not always a narratively cohesive one .
taking the kids
not to mention gently political
through 300 years of russian history
a mcculloch production
heartfelt and
it brings to the fore for the gifted but no-nonsense human beings they are and for the still-inestimable contribution they have made to our shared history
an outline for a '70s exploitation picture
vampire fun
the next shock
exactly
i can imagine this movie as a b & w british comedy , circa 1960 , with peter sellers , kenneth williams , et al. ,
help but engage
of its many excesses
extravagant chance can distort our perspective and throw us off the path of good sense
hoary dialogue , fluxing accents , and
welsh boy
what should have been a cutting hollywood satire
played and smartly directed
a fascinating glimpse of urban life and
an ambitiously naturalistic , albeit half-baked , drama about an abused , inner-city autistic teen .
an entire olympic swim team
notable largely for its overwhelming creepiness , for an eagerness to create images you wish you had n't seen
writer john ridley
war
however well-intentioned
producing
punchier
late marriage
a tattered and ugly past with rose-tinted glasses
forced drama in this wildly uneven movie , about a young man 's battle with his inescapable past and uncertain future in a very shapable but largely unfulfilling present
as if we 're seeing something purer than the real thing
hawke 's
acting like puppets
little action , almost no suspense or believable tension ,
a very compelling , sensitive , intelligent and almost cohesive piece
comic slugfest
visually flashy but narratively opaque and emotionally vapid
wen 's messages are profound and thoughtfully delivered
the cleanflicks version
work in something that does n't feel like a half-baked stand-up routine
somehow ,
thi
sturdiness and solidity
established by warner bros. giant chuck jones , who died a matter of weeks before the movie 's release
effective immediately
soulless and -- even more damning -- virtually joyless
in some ways , lagaan is quintessential bollywood .
, one would hope for the best
with or
just impossible
road movie , coming-of-age story and
cliches .
whether it 's the worst movie of 2002 , i ca n't say for sure
from whence
enough not to hate
sluggish ,
is a remarkably original work
the delicious trimmings ...
top floor
in terms of execution
preserves tosca 's intoxicating ardor
below the proceedings
in which eddie murphy deploys two
to be released in the u.s.
that my enjoyment came at the expense of seeing justice served , even if it 's a dish that 's best served cold
, the grey zone attempts to be grandiloquent , but ends up merely pretentious -- in a grisly sort of way .
floats
is milked
foul up
that one
crafted but ultimately hollow mockumentary
does probably as good a job as anyone
with rare birds , as with the shipping news before it , an attempt is made to transplant a hollywood star into newfoundland 's wild soil -- and the rock once again resists the intrusion .
of the greedy talent agents
should you buy the movie milk when the tv cow is free ?
each scene wreaks of routine ; the film never manages to generate a single threat of suspense .
immaculate as stuart little 2 is
it uninteresting
comes to the battle of hollywood vs. woo
lofty expectations
blithely anachronistic
swingers
lame comedy .
a remarkable ability to document both sides of this emotional car-wreck
is a success .
an even less capable trio of criminals
an ancient librarian
astonishing is n't the word -- neither is incompetent , incoherent or just plain crap
to remain the same throughout
into the sort of heartache everyone
truly funny bits
battle bots
that i would have liked it much more if harry & tonto never existed
in peekaboo clothing
pull his head
the film offers an intriguing what-if premise .
admirers
in some ways even betters it
on the head
's hard to imagine that even very small children will be impressed by this tired retread .
otherwise mediocre
pair susan sarandon and goldie hawn
top-heavy with blazing guns , cheatfully filmed martial arts , disintegrating bloodsucker computer effects and jagged camera moves that serve no other purpose than to call attention to themselves
halloween ii -rrb-
more self-absorbed women than the mother and daughters featured in this film
is engage an audience .
things moving along at a brisk , amusing pace
charlize
crashing into ideas and special-interest groups
storytelling fails to provide much more insight than the inside column of a torn book jacket .
ms. ramsay
condensed season
presence
her lover mario cavaradossi , and
i had a dream that a smart comedy would come along to rescue me from a summer of teen-driven , toilet-humor codswallop , and its name was earnest .
establishes itself as a durable part of the movie landscape : a james bond series for kids
their inner and outer lives
both gripping and compelling
the big-bug movie
fifties teen-gang machismo in a way that borders on rough-trade homo-eroticism
it lacks the zest and it goes for a plot twist instead of trusting the material
a lot of tension
a pastiche
you need n't be steeped in '50s sociology , pop culture or movie lore to appreciate the emotional depth of haynes ' work .
able to visualize schizophrenia
a collision
... del toro maintains a dark mood that makes the film seem like something to endure instead of enjoy .
wickedly funny and just plain wicked
it sounds like another clever if pointless excursion into the abyss , and that 's more or less how it plays out
cheapened
be impossible to sit through
its attitude
so prolonged and boring
by an angel simplicity
and it sees those relationships , including that between the son and his wife , and the wife and the father , and between the two brothers , with incredible subtlety and acumen .
of downtime in between
family-film plot
every point
bring to it
paul grabowsky 's excellent music
she has the stuff to stand tall with pryor , carlin and murphy
it has the right approach and the right opening premise , but it lacks the zest and it goes for a plot twist instead of trusting the material
jump cuts
demands it
a bunch of other , better movies slapped together .
ate a reeses
of defiance over social dictates
flick that scalds like acid
too literally
itself beautifully to filming the teeming life on the reefs , making this gorgeous film a must for everyone from junior scientists to grown-up fish lovers
petite
, self-awareness , self-hatred and self-determination
samuel
as adults
its writer-director 's heart is in the right place , his plea for democracy and civic action laudable .
toback 's
the direction ,
feels all too familiar
is n't blind to the silliness , but also captures moments of spontaneous creativity and authentic co-operative interaction
its climactic setpiece
melt away in the face of the character 's blank-faced optimism
should have gone straight to video .
of our most flamboyant female comics
the thing about guys like evans is this :
this cartoon adventure is that wind-in-the-hair exhilarating .
not as hilariously raunchy as south park
oscar-size
the book 's irreverent energy ,
, it must be admitted
the real antwone fisher
laws , political correctness or
a wildly inventive mixture of comedy and melodrama
it 's his strongest performance since the doors
as sharp or as fresh
exceedingly clever
-lrb- being -rrb- in a shrugging mood
before its time
creates a new threat for the mib
's consistently funny , in an irresistible junior-high way , and consistently free of any gag that would force you to give it a millisecond of thought
the film to be made
in manhattan
the ensemble player who gained notice in guy ritchie 's lock , stock and two smoking barrels and snatch
dreams , visions
very much a home video , and so devoid of artifice and purpose that it appears not to have been edited at all .
stop flying
chokes on .
like and more experimental in its storytelling
runaway success
gritty enough
little to add beyond the dark visions already relayed by superb
carried less by wow factors than by its funny , moving yarn that holds up well after two decades
hyper-realistic
anthony hopkins ' and ` terrorists
with a deft sense of humor about itself , a playful spirit and a game cast
of making movies
earth for harvesting purposes
holm is terrific as both men
changing lanes
ohlinger 's on the level or merely
making becalmed
ideas for the inevitable future sequels
might blow it off the screen
from both a great and a terrible story
... pray does n't have a passion for the material .
deeply wants to break free of her old life
constant smiles
rank frustration from those in the
punctuated by sudden shocks and not constant bloodshed
the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz
a series of strung-together moments
negotiate their imperfect , love-hate relationship
ordinary big-screen star
both in front of and , more specifically , behind the camera
co-stars
recent war movies
for a breath of fresh air now and then
your response to its new sequel
krige
a fudged opportunity
have easily
shoving
of the last 100 years
empathize
not really a thriller so much as a movie for teens to laugh , groan and hiss at .
visually transforms the dreary expanse of dead-end distaste the characters inhabit into a poem of art , music and metaphor .
in its tone
we never truly come to care about the main characters and whether or not they 'll wind up together , and
can be as lonely and needy as any of the clients
for the late show
based on dave barry 's popular book of the same name , the movie benefits from having a real writer plot out all of the characters ' moves and overlapping story .
did it
a pedestal
, xxx is a blast of adrenalin ,
the package in which this fascinating -- and timely -- content comes wrapped is disappointingly generic .
is a case of too many chefs fussing over too weak a recipe .
high schools , hospitals , courts and welfare centers
whet one 's appetite for the bollywood films
how horrible we are to ourselves and each other
what it needs
anne geddes , john grisham
conveys
charming and witty , it 's also somewhat clumsy .
a static and sugary little half-hour
generate suspense rather than
stiff or just plain bad
successful adaptation
the wounds of the tortured and self-conscious material
a smorgasbord
ends up as a bitter pill
that borders on rough-trade homo-eroticism
for their looks
reminding
reminds you
is one of those films that requires the enemy to never shoot straight
that radioactive hair
aspires
brought me uncomfortably close to losing my lunch .
eviction
a vivid , spicy footnote
a fascinating little thriller
earnest and well-meaning ,
a shrewd and effective film
like a side dish no one ordered
mr. reggio 's theory
they tried to squeeze too many elements into the film
you 're not interested in discretion in your entertainment choices
the movie benefits from having a real writer plot out all of the characters ' moves and overlapping story .
endless scenes of him wheedling reluctant witnesses and pointing his camera through the smeared windshield of his rental car
is that it 's actually watchable
vincent 's
emotionally satisfying exploration
a joy
wilder
compassionate
disappointingly , the characters are too strange and dysfunctional , tom included , to ever get under the skin ,
'm not sure which will take longer to heal : the welt on johnny knoxville 's stomach from a riot-control projectile or my own tortured psyche .
stickiness
masterpieces
as the princess
be looking at
irk
brave and challenging
the launching pad
there are many definitions of ` time waster ' but
dramatic fireworks
leave it to john sayles to take on developers , the chamber of commerce , tourism , historical pageants ,
to that everlasting conundrum experienced by every human who ever lived : too much to do , too little time to do it in
is undone by his pretensions
has an unexpectedly adamant streak of warm-blooded empathy for all his disparate manhattan denizens -- especially the a \*\* holes
somber trip
i could feel my eyelids ... getting ... very ... heavy ...
certain to be distasteful to children and adults alike , eight crazy nights is a total misfire .
is a haunting dramatization of a couple 's moral ascension .
a handsome but unfulfilling suspense drama
aimlessly and
of sadists
problems than finding solutions
as inspiring
does n't think much of its characters , its protagonist , or of us
running around ,
too burdened by the actor
the bizarre is credible and the real turns magical
a detailed historical document ,
the subject matter is as adult as you can get
absolute last thing
brazen
endlessly challenging
could n't keep my attention
less funny than it should be and less funny than it thinks it is .
, viscerally exciting , and dramatically moving , it 's the very definition of epic adventure .
a classy dinner soiree
've got to give it thumbs down
denying that burns is a filmmaker with a bright future ahead of him
oddly , the film is n't nearly as downbeat as it sounds , but strikes a tone that 's alternately melancholic , hopeful and strangely funny .
its lead character
of colonialism and empire
`` ballistic : ecks vs. sever ''
of de palma
we have an actor who is great fun to watch performing in a film that is only mildly diverting .
dizzily gorgeous
in today 's hollywood
balancing
of redundancy and unsuccessful crudeness accompanying it
to a tragedy which is somehow guessable from the first few minutes , maybe because it echoes the by now intolerable morbidity of so many recent movies
and wai
makers '
seem authentic
neorealism
workman
modern moviemaking
architect
without a hitch
milks
of ` let 's get this thing over with '
directors harry gantz and joe gantz have chosen a fascinating subject matter
an unbalanced mixture of graphic combat footage and
the kind of soft-core twaddle
winds up being both revelatory and narcissistic , achieving some honest insight into relationships that most high-concept films candy-coat with pat storylines , precious circumstances and beautiful stars
martin scorsese
his picture-perfect life
wide-angle shots
even slightly wised-up kids would quickly change the channel
brand-new
sucks you in and dares you not to believe it
feel the screenwriter at every moment ` tap , tap , tap , tap , tapping away ' on this screenplay
after it ends
set in the constrictive eisenhower era about one suburban woman 's yearning in the face of a loss that shatters her cheery and tranquil suburban life .
have many agendas
generates little narrative momentum , and
a war-ravaged land that prove more potent and riveting than the unlikely story of sarah and harrison
underconfident
walk out of the good girl with mixed emotions -- disapproval of justine combined with a tinge of understanding for her actions
better luck
one point in this movie
its crapulence
could i
's equally distasteful
stretch on and on
it 's a diverting enough hour-and-a-half for the family audience .
classic romantic comedy
the air-conditioning in the theater
los angeles
it somehow managed to make its way past my crappola radar and find a small place in my heart
soccer
keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism
story to suit the sensibilities of a young american , a decision that plucks `` the four feathers ''
a crowdpleaser
should be playing out
suspend your disbelief here and now ,
is a shaky , uncertain film that nevertheless touches a few raw nerves
the philosophical musings of the dialogue jar against the tawdry soap opera antics
intricate construction
to buy the impetus for the complicated love triangle that develops between the three central characters
are uncomfortably strained
'' succeeds due to its rapid-fire delivery and enough inspired levity that it ca n't be dismissed as mindless .
broke out into elaborate choreography
kirshner
fantasized
if hill is n't quite his generation 's don siegel -lrb- or robert aldrich -rrb-
takes full , chilling advantage of its rough-around-the-edges , low-budget constraints
seem goofy
make for a bad film
flawed and brilliant
derive from the screenplay , but rather the mediocre performances by most of the actors involved
liyan
make you wish jacquot had left well enough alone and just filmed the opera without all these distortions of perspective
how bad it is
obnoxious as tom green 's freddie got fingered
after drinking twelve beers
pass for mike tyson 's e
is debrauwer 's refusal to push the easy emotional buttons
a werewolf
de palma to his pulpy thrillers
's forrest gump
aircraft
pete 's screenplay
are idiosyncratic enough to lift the movie above its playwriting 101 premise .
, it 's the man that makes the clothes .
the right place ,
in the crowded cities and refugee camps of gaza
cheese-laced spectacles
yet another tired old vision of the gay community as an all-inclusive world where uptight , middle class bores like antonia can feel good about themselves
any film more challenging or depressing
astounds
dialogue and a heroine who comes across as both shallow and dim-witted
job
about a vampire
, and intelligence
tornatore
on a 10-year delay
barbed enough for older viewers
lan yu is certainly a serviceable melodrama
a fun ride .
welcomed
an insular world
comes off as so silly that you would n't be surprised if ba , murdock and rest of the a-team were seen giving chase in a black and red van .
a family film that contains some hefty thematic material on time , death , eternity , and what
's hard to resist his enthusiasm , even if the filmmakers come up with nothing original in the way of slapstick sequences
real pleasure in its laid-back way
theaters since ... well
its roots
with a farcically bawdy fantasy of redemption and regeneration
is a gorgeous and deceptively minimalist cinematic tone poem
is so fine
better than mid-range steven seagal ,
brainy , artistic and muted , almost to the point of suffocation .
only masochistic moviegoers need apply .
a brilliant motion picture
the delicate ways
truly , truly bad
, but he appears miserable throughout as he swaggers through his scenes
but not great
both oscar winners
it was improvised on a day-to-day basis during production
good actors , good poetry and good music
a ` girls gone wild ' video for the boho art-house crowd , the burning sensation is n't a definitive counter-cultural document -- its makers are n't removed and inquisitive enough for that
mush-hearted
patchy combination of soap opera
emotional power
inspector
enjoyment to be had from films crammed with movie references
to describe exactly how bad it is
their scooby snacks
is at once a tough pill to swallow and a minor miracle of self-expression
you 're looking for an intelligent movie in which you can release your pent up anger
a crazy work of disturbed genius or merely 90 minutes of post-adolescent electra rebellion
incredibly irritating
high-concept films
liner
how governments lie
seems to have been ` it 's just a kids ' flick
your appetite
are beautiful
8th
the outcome of `` intacto 's '' dangerous
, emotionally distant piece
gives way
aliens come to earth -rrb-
philosophers , not filmmakers
this tired retread
worth a look as a curiosity
toback 's heidegger
is a much better mother-daughter tale
as a tribute
thoughtful war films and those
in his first directorial effort
conflict
the four main actresses
sand ,
director hoffman ,
good cinematography
the sub
is not enough to give the film the substance it so desperately needs
dispense the same advice
powerful and astonishingly vivid
going to a house party and watching the host defend himself against a frothing ex-girlfriend
are certainly welcome
is a goofy pleasure
wisdom
of the escort service
flaws
is nevertheless efficiently amusing for a good while .
bears ... should keep parents amused with its low groan-to-guffaw ratio
innuendoes
a static and sugary little half-hour ,
, byler reveals the ways in which a sultry evening or a beer-fueled afternoon in the sun can inspire even the most retiring heart to venture forth .
dismiss -- moody ,
through the horrible pains of a death
in that
, manages just to be depressing , as the lead actor phones in his autobiographical performance .
feels formulaic , its plot and pacing typical hollywood war-movie stuff , while the performances elicit more of a sense of deja vu than awe
spader and gyllenhaal
of its pretensions
seen whether statham can move beyond the crime-land action genre , but then
razor-sided
somber film
endless assault
more predictable than their consequences
, and unknown
brutal and
smack
could be a lot better if it were , well , more adventurous .
gives way to rote sentimentality
hollywood kids
of the summer 's most pleasurable movies
genuinely unnerving .
any film
waits
a heretofore unfathomable question :
look at morality , family , and social expectation through the prism of that omnibus tradition called marriage
happy ending
bloody and
the charm of the first movie
into the dark areas of parent-child relationships
like kubrick before him , may not touch the planet 's skin , but understands the workings of its spirit .
felt
below
making us believe
must come first
evolved from star to superstar some time over the past year , which means that birthday girl is the kind of quirkily appealing minor movie she might not make for a while
prominence
to hit theaters since beauty and the beast 11 years ago
one of those rare films that come by once in a while with flawless amounts of acting , direction , story and pace
some decent performances
the lightest , most breezy movie steven spielberg
dark , disturbing
m. night shyamalan 's debut feature
being unique does n't necessarily equate to being good , no matter how admirably the filmmakers have gone for broke .
a few minutes
a bad blend of an overripe episode of tv 's dawson 's creek and a recycled and dumbed-down version of love story
in the end , the disparate elements do n't gel
an adult male dressed in pink jammies
witch project real-time roots
, neither sendak nor the directors are particularly engaging or articulate .
live now
a uniquely sensual metaphorical dramatization
morvern
oh-those-wacky-brits
may not be as cutting , as witty or as true as back in the glory days of weekend and two or three things i know about her , but who else engaged in filmmaking today is so cognizant of the cultural and moral issues involved in the process ?
supermarket tabloids
fancy themselves too sophisticated for the cheese-laced spectacles that pack 'em in on the subcontinent
the same name
any of david
without passion or politics
his eyes
it 's thanks to huston 's revelatory performance .
achieves the remarkable feat of squandering a topnotch foursome of actors ...
4 units
to discuss
our culture is headed down the toilet with the ferocity of a frozen burrito after an all-night tequila bender -- and
our tears ,
maybe it is formula filmmaking , but there 's nothing wrong with that if the film is well-crafted and this one is .
is the picture of health with boundless energy until a few days before she dies
martin scorcese 's gangs of new york
vulgar , sexist , racist humour
defense
picked me up , swung me around , and
that will enthrall the whole family
from several funny moments
laugh so much
flame
if you have n't seen the film lately , you may be surprised at the variety of tones in spielberg 's work .
build a feel-good fantasy
there is a real subject here ,
be me : fighting off the urge to doze
in the hands of a brutally honest individual like prophet jack ,
imponderably stilted and
a hypnotic
pulling on heartstrings
might not come away with a greater knowledge of the facts of cuban music
to startle
plan at scripting , shooting or post-production stages
certified
shows excess in business and pleasure ,
cloyingly hagiographic in its portrait of cuban leader fidel castro
slow spots
viewer
tykwer 's surface flash
the ethereal beauty
and the reason for that is a self-aware , often self-mocking , intelligence .
see people working so hard at leading lives of sexy intrigue , only to be revealed by the dispassionate gantz brothers as ordinary , pasty lumpen
fearing
beautifully reclaiming the story of carmen and
ravel 's
p.o.w.
so-so slapstick
's good , hard-edged stuff , violent and a bit exploitative but also nicely done , morally alert and street-smart .
these days seem too long
the filmmakers needed more emphasis on the storytelling and less on the glamorous machine that thrusts the audience into a future they wo n't much care about .
merchandised-to-the-max
as beautiful , desirable
a perceptive study of two families in crisis -- and of two girls whose friendship is severely tested by bad luck and their own immaturity
sustain a feature
for the small screen
seeing former nymphette juliette lewis playing a salt-of-the-earth mommy named minnie and watching slim travel incognito in a ridiculous wig no respectable halloween costume shop would ever try to sell
striking character traits
executives and lobbyists
nubile
soars above the globe in dazzling panoramic shots that make the most of the large-screen format , before swooping down on a string of exotic locales , scooping the whole world up in a joyous communal festival of rhythm .
first contact
alone will keep you watching , as will the fight scenes .
the ring moderately
the fist
was kind of terrific once
lingers on invisible , nearly psychic nuances , leaping into digressions of memory and desire
when her material is not first-rate
realistically
anything approaching a visceral kick , and anything approaching even a vague reason to sit through it all
and pompous references
despite besson 's high-profile name being wasabi 's big selling point , there is no doubt that krawczyk deserves a huge amount of the credit for the film 's thoroughly winning tone .
dupe
appealing enough to probably have a good shot at a hollywood career , if they want one
the inherent limitations of using a video game as the source material movie are once again made all too clear in this schlocky horror\/action hybrid .
a certain level
the cause
succeeds primarily with her typical blend of unsettling atmospherics , delivering a series of abrasive , stylized sequences that burn themselves upon the viewer 's memory
went astray
cuts against this natural grain , producing a work that 's more interested in asking questions than in answering them .
does n't work .
serious
's common knowledge
jaglom 's own profession
need agile performers
and character dimension
be as heartily sick of mayhem
enveloped in a story that , though meant to be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication to a common goal , never seems to leave the lot
a celluloid litmus test for the intellectual and emotional pedigree of your date and a giant step backward for a director i admire
of its subjects
lousy movie
social ladder
it 's a cool event for the whole family .
in the pants
shrill side
falling short
too sappy for its own good .
its effects to make up for the ones that do n't come off
quite often
lee 's character did n't just go to a bank manager and save everyone the misery
a tap-dancing rhino
bask
the scripters
if the essence of magic is its make-believe promise of life that soars above the material realm
are usually abbreviated in favor of mushy obviousness
is the best little `` horror '' movie i 've seen in years .
the quick emotional connections
deep chords of sadness
monster-in-the
of a copenhagen neighborhood coping with the befuddling complications life
even though the film does n't manage to hit all of its marks
it would be
catch on
breadth
confrontational
mimics everyone and everything around
banderas looks like he 's not trying to laugh at how bad
as unusually
the soul-searching deliberateness of the film , although leavened nicely with dry absurdist wit
french comedy
's funny and human and really pretty damned wonderful
this retooled machine
racist portraits
of a good vampire tale
inspiring , ironic ,
emerged as hilarious lunacy in the hands of woody allen
the improbable
turned
keep you at the edge of your seat with its shape-shifting perils , political intrigue and brushes
anything but frustrating
iconic
is unconvincing
's kinda dumb .
a poster boy
director d.j. caruso 's grimy visual veneer and
pummel us with phony imagery or music
too much of the movie feels contrived , as if the filmmakers were worried the story would n't work without all those gimmicks .
in her most charmless
of the lightweight female empowerment
sharp edges and a deep vein of sadness run through its otherwise comic narrative .
with the mentally ill
a monologue
crummy-looking videotape
it sets out to tell
american film
no bearing
the good
not in the way this film showcases him
resurrecting performers who rarely work in movies now ... and drawing flavorful performances from bland actors
the cumulative effect of the movie is repulsive and depressing .
deeper and more engaging .
strong subject matter
mann ?
you 're a comic fan
penotti
have seen a comedy
unendurable
whether this is art imitating life or life imitating art
a glorified episode of `` 7th heaven
alter
wo n't stand the cold light of day
in most films
, you ca n't miss it .
pleasurable
hardened indie-heads
, skins is heartfelt and achingly real .
, silly and monotonous
being john malkovich
advantages
seems to pursue silent film representation with every mournful composition .
frida is certainly no disaster
interested , or at least conscious
have been the vehicle for chan that `` the mask '' was for jim carrey
captures the raw comic energy of one of our most flamboyant female comics
a joint promotion
had with most of the big summer movies
sickly
in a new way
america and
watching these eccentrics
something for everyone
of hitchcockian suspense
with his sister
's no disguising this as one of the worst films of the summer .
that is more accurate than anything i have seen in an american film
jonah 's
amuse or entertain
a dull girl , that 's all
more glaring
you 'd do well to check this one out because it 's straight up twin peaks action ...
, ballistic : ecks vs. sever also features terrible , banal dialogue ; convenient , hole-ridden plotting ; superficial characters and a rather dull , unimaginative car chase .
all that matters
a work of entertainment
offer much
tangled feelings
is as close
difficult to fathom
a meaty subject
has at least one more story to tell : his own
is nonjudgmental ,
that never quite goes where you expect and often surprises you with unexpected comedy
make the movie is because present standards allow for plenty of nudity
subtly kinky bedside vigils and
more annoying
social mobility
its hawaiian setting ,
no more racist portraits of indians , for instance -rrb-
in the most unexpected way
because there is no foundation for it
than the caterer
on the way to striking a blow for artistic integrity --
worked better
're interested in anne geddes , john grisham , and thomas kincaid .
beyond road warrior , it owes enormous debts to aliens and every previous dragon drama
him before
dependable
a film about action
forced to choose between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
, ingenious
simple-minded and
closer than many
musical
the best sports movie
is only surface
this mean machine was a decent tv outing that just does n't have big screen magic
michael stewart
ape
that we have come to a point in society
steamboat
with the befuddling complications life
conducted
that 's shapeless and uninflected
mel gibson fights the good fight in vietnam in director randall wallace 's flag-waving war flick with a core of decency .
-lrb- siegel -rrb- and co-writers lisa bazadona and grace woodard have relied too much on convention in creating the characters who surround frankie .
of those war movies
more complex than your average film
dumas '
of hollywood-itis
sorrowful
by a script that takes few chances and manages to insult the intelligence of everyone in the audience
from its own considerable achievement
treats conspiracy
the filmmaker would disagree , but , honestly , i do n't see the point
at its worst the screenplay is callow , but at its best it is a young artist 's thoughtful consideration of fatherhood
could have been a melodramatic , lifetime channel-style anthology
solid pedigree
an overripe episode of tv 's dawson 's creek and
is faster , livelier and a good deal funnier than his original .
that attempts and often achieves a level of connection and concern
`` 2 ''
very well-meaning movie ,
this heist flick about young brooklyn hoods
action pic
the middle , the film compels ,
gourmet
to burn the negative and the script and pretend the whole thing never existed
the modern working man
especially compared with the television series that inspired the movie .
a three-dimensional , average , middle-aged woman 's experience
a film with a questioning heart
the toughest ages a kid can go through
of a man teetering on the edge of sanity
's worth it ,
max is static , stilted .
effortless performance
feel anything for these characters
wanted more .
few films
, shining performance offers us the sense that on some elemental level , lilia deeply wants to break free of her old life .
the predictable parent
puts history in perspective
layers
there 's something not entirely convincing about the quiet american .
gas
winger
, the movie is busy contriving false , sitcom-worthy solutions to their problems .
argentine
the testosterone-charged wizardry of jerry bruckheimer productions
a michael jackson sort of way
tv
, there is n't much to it .
, such as skateboarder tony hawk or bmx rider mat hoffman , are about a half dozen young turks angling to see how many times they can work the words `` radical '' or `` suck '' into a sentence .
the bottom line
per view or rental
we delight in the images
television monitor
it 's pleasant enough and its ecological , pro-wildlife sentiments are certainly welcome
more fun
to be the cat 's meow
another love story in 2002
, unlike those in moulin rouge , are crisp and purposeful without overdoing it
overflows with wisdom and emotion .
wrote
painted rembrandt
do n't even bother to rent this on video
temptingly
needed
dull , somnambulant exercise
weight
earns
that what we have here is a load of clams left in the broiling sun for a good three days
' sequel
another world
a woman 's life , out of a deep-seated , emotional need
not everyone will welcome or accept the trials of henry kissinger as faithful portraiture , but few can argue that the debate it joins is a necessary and timely one
first-rate , especially sorvino
the delicious trimmings ... arrive early and stay late , filling nearly every minute ... with a lighthearted glow , some impudent snickers , and a glorious dose of humankind 's liberating ability to triumph over a scrooge or two
film buffs will eat up like so much gelati
excess layers of hipness
a certain ghoulish
a solid and refined piece of moviemaking imbued with passion and attitude .
the friendship between five filipino-americans and their frantic efforts to find love
that feels as though it 's trying to set the women 's liberation movement back 20 years
a drunken driver
turns me into that annoying specimen of humanity that i usually dread encountering the most
a fairly irresistible package
a major-league leading lady
yarn .
often overwrought and at times positively irritating
by necessity
brutal honesty and respect
with lesser talents
is funny , smart , visually inventive , and most
by godfrey reggio
samuel l. jackson is one of the best actors there is .
belly dancing
behind
is a nervy , risky film
although
visual flourishes
dips key moments from the film in waking life water colors
mere excuse
cinema world 's
leaving virtually no aftertaste
sad and
problematic quest
some of the characters die and others do n't , and the film pretends that those living have learned some sort of lesson , and , really , nobody in the viewing audience cares
, resentful betty and the manipulative yet needy margot are front and center .
one big laugh , three or four mild giggles ,
a black comedy , drama
more than capable
is well under way
it 's a rare window on an artistic collaboration .
struggle furiously with their fears and foibles
bold choices
tones and
mean things and shoot a lot of bullets
thomas anderson 's
first-class road movie
a thoroughly awful movie -- dumb , narratively chaotic , visually sloppy ... a weird amalgam of ` the thing ' and a geriatric
of the stand-up comic
death in this bitter italian comedy
texture and
big heart
'll be wistful for the testosterone-charged wizardry of jerry bruckheimer productions , especially because half past dead is like the rock on a wal-mart budget .
immense imax screen
reduces the complexities to bromides and slogans
hand in hand
and vertical limit
guy-in-a-dress genre
so many silent movies
splendidly cast pair
send-up
combines the enigmatic features of ` memento ' with the hallucinatory drug culture of ` requiem for a dream . '
as if schwentke were fulfilling a gross-out quota for an anticipated audience demographic instead of shaping the material to fit the story
larded with exposition
one of the most exciting action films to come out of china in recent years
15th
has its moments , but ultimately
a hot sake half-sleep
helms '
than i 'd expected it to be
the action sequences -- clearly the main event -- are surprisingly uninvolving
over the time machine
to really work
a fantastic dual performance from ian holm
skims
the comic opportunities
the silent screams of workaday inertia
a fascinating little tale
full mileage
that ties a black-owned record label with a white-empowered police force
a bonanza of wacky sight gags , outlandish color schemes , and corny visual puns that can be appreciated equally as an abstract frank tashlin comedy and as a playful recapitulation of the artist 's career
gulp down
is essentially a contained family conflict
mars an otherwise delightful comedy of errors
off witty and sophisticated
amusing characters
hour kinda
holocaust
the utter cuteness
at modern living and movie life
is nowhere near as
philosophical void
ratliff 's two previous titles , plutonium circus and purgatory county show his penchant for wry , contentious configurations ,
the most frantic , virulent and foul-natured
style and empathy
battle scenes
due mostly to the tongue-in-cheek attitude of the screenplay
that skins comes as a welcome , if downbeat , missive from a forgotten front
the kind of visual flair that shows what great cinema can really do
teacher
's likely that whatever you thought of the first production -- pro or con -- you 'll likely think of this one .
patent solutions
through even when the movie does n't
the classic whale 's tale
the roots of his own preoccupations and obsessions
where whitaker 's misfit artist is concerned
smallest
be an unendurable viewing experience for this ultra-provincial new yorker if 26-year-old reese witherspoon were not on hand to inject her pure fantasy character , melanie carmichael , with a massive infusion of old-fashioned hollywood magic
criticizing feels more like commiserating
remote , emotionally distant piece
in the past
just enough sweet and traditional romantic comedy to counter the crudity
one movie 's
much has been written about those years when the psychedelic '60s grooved over into the gay '70s , but
construct
sweaty-palmed
ryan gosling -lrb- murder by numbers -rrb- delivers a magnetic performance .
of the moment who can rise to fans ' lofty expectations
directed from his own screenplay
look at , but its not very informative about its titular character and no more challenging than your average television biopic
step back and
full frontal plays like the work of a dilettante .
, mr. nelson has made a film that is an undeniably worthy and devastating experience .
is no steve martin
enveloped
movie that comes along only occasionally , one so unconventional , gutsy and perfectly
critics '
takes no apparent joy in making movies
anything ever , and easily
viewing audience
were at home
the sun
mel
there are flaws , but also stretches of impact and moments of awe ; we 're wrapped up in the characters , how they make their choices , and why .
manages sweetness largely
writer and director otar iosseliani 's pleasant tale about a factory worker who escapes for a holiday in venice
-- easy to swallow , but scarcely nourishing
caretakers
wide supply
is tenderly observant of his characters .
the screenwriting process
tom green and
his directorial feature debut
check it out
that seems as though it was written for no one , but somehow
a backstage must-see for true fans of comedy
discomfort
of their pity and terror
noble end
almost no substance
little moments give it a boost
rose 's
of the smaller scenes
even as the hero of the story rediscovers his passion in life
disrobed most of the cast , leaving their bodies exposed
is so earnest that it 's hard to resist his pleas to spare wildlife and respect their environs
imaginative as one might have hoped
complex
mighty hard
funny accents
you might be shocked to discover that seinfeld 's real life is boring .
the film affords us intriguing glimpses of the insights gleaned from a lifetime of spiritual inquiry , but ram dass : fierce grace does n't organize it with any particular insight .
fun-loving libertine
a bit too enigmatic and
does n't even qualify as a spoof of such
with the space station suspended like a huge set of wind chimes over the great blue globe
all-french cast
forcing the star to play second fiddle to the dull effects that allow the suit to come to life
laborious
eleven
most of its ilk
, it 's that nothing can change while physical and psychological barriers keep the sides from speaking even one word to each other .
he 'll go to weave a protective cocoon around his own ego
over-the-top
takes us on a ride that 's consistently surprising , easy to watch -- but , oh , so dumb
, pristine style and bold colors make it as much fun as reading an oversized picture book before bedtime .
traveled
a humorless
with jump cuts , fast editing and lots of pyrotechnics , yu clearly hopes to camouflage how bad his movie is .
languishing
cacoyannis ' vision is far less mature , interpreting the play as a call for pity and sympathy for anachronistic phantasms haunting the imagined glory of their own pasts .
its great credit
13 conversations
well integrated
out of control on a long patch of black ice
putrid it is not worth the price of the match that should be used to burn every print of the film
messy lives .
mann
for youthful anomie
a spark of new inspiration in it ,
just about the best straight-up , old-school horror film of the last 15 years .
true believer
delivers more goodies than lumps of coal .
ever reaching the comic heights it obviously desired
uncouth
i 'm not even a fan of the genre
for ``
see a devastating comic impersonation
dynamite
once again , director chris columbus takes a hat-in-hand approach to rowling that stifles creativity and allows the film to drag on for nearly three hours .
expressing itself
an intriguing story of maternal instincts
humane and
skillfully assembled ,
morrison
want to see a flick about telemarketers
documentaries ever
fun and funny in the middle , though
convenience
is a dud -- a romantic comedy that 's not the least bit romantic and only mildly funny .
like most movie riddles
to check it twice
a delightful comedy centering on food
, this is one adapted - from-television movie that actually looks as if it belongs on the big screen .
character traits
holiday-season product
smokers
amiable but
film taps
decide if you need to see it
slight and admittedly manipulative
what makes how i killed my father compelling , besides its terrific performances , is fontaine 's willingness to wander into the dark areas of parent-child relationships without flinching .
while clearly a manipulative film , emerges as powerful rather than cloying
waiting to spoil things
question
could be the movie errol flynn always wanted to make , though bette davis , cast as joan , would have killed him
bathroom breaks
, i 'd rather listen to old tori amos records
of knowledge , education , and the
shiri is an action film that delivers on the promise of excitement , but it also has a strong dramatic and emotional pull that gradually sneaks up on the audience .
the emperor 's club ,
an historical episode that , in the simple telling , proves simultaneously harrowing and uplifting
deliciously slow .
as many times as we have fingers to count on --
work better as a real documentary without the insinuation of mediocre acting or a fairly trite narrative
every discovery and layers
little changes
intimate french
continues to systematically destroy everything we hold dear about cinema , only now it 's begun to split up so that it can do even more damage .
a party
musicians
are the greatest musicians of all time
really more of the next pretty good thing
loves women at all
are innocent , childlike and inherently funny
's offbeat sensibilities for the earnest emotional core to emerge with any degree of accessibility .
its flabbergasting principals
are honest
its potential audience
stepdad
the film 's needlessly opaque intro takes its doe-eyed crudup out of pre-9 \/ 11 new york and onto a cross-country road trip of the homeric kind .
have a bad , bad , bad movie
manufactured high drama
here to match that movie 's intermittent moments of inspiration
a nice album
almost saccharine domestic interludes that are pure hollywood
tanovic
my audience
, i saw this movie .
any less entertaining
it still comes off as a touching , transcendent love story .
could have guessed at the beginning
to play hannibal lecter again , even though harris has no immediate inclination to provide a fourth book
his chemistry
's surprisingly decent , particularly for a tenth installment in a series .
in the entire movie
jolting into charleston rhythms
of songs
a sweet , laugh-a-minute crowd pleaser that lifts your spirits as well as
the cast , particularly
witty , vibrant , and intelligent
them run through dark tunnels , fight off various anonymous attackers , and evade elaborate surveillance technologies
'53
bravo 's
this humbling little film , fueled by the light comedic work of zhao benshan and the delicate ways of dong jie
is paced at a speed that is slow to those of us in middle age and deathly slow to any teen .
telegrams
as bad as you think , and worse than you can imagine
rifkin no doubt fancies himself something of a hubert selby jr. , but there is n't an ounce of honest poetry in his entire script ;
an hour and
erotically perplexing
is hugely overwritten ,
worth the concentration
some elements of it really blow the big one , but other parts are decent .
know what it wants to be when it grows up
cultural revolution
bill
seem appealing
maudlin influence
putting the primitive murderer inside a high-tech space station unleashes a pandora 's box of special effects that run the gamut from cheesy to cheesier to cheesiest
theater lobby
the worst films of the summer
made up mostly
's surprisingly short of both adventure and song
jackson and co have brought back the value and respect for the term epic cinema .
bray is completely at sea ; with nothing but a savage garden music video on his resume , he has no clue about making a movie .
some real shocks in store for unwary viewers
a disappointingly thin slice of lower-class london life
the dignity of an action hero motivated by something more than franchise possibilities
anywhere
zeitgeist
sit still
overall the halloween series has lost its edge
egoyan 's work often elegantly considers various levels of reality and uses shifting points of view , but
in his cheek
the power of this script , and the performances that come with it
between the leads
every bit as distinctive
biographical fantasia
raises serious questions about the death penalty and asks what good the execution of a mentally challenged woman could possibly do
roger the sad cad that really gives the film its oomph
caused me to jump in my chair ...
face arrest 15 years after their crime
coming-of-age
need more x and less blab .
such high-profile talent serve such literate material
griffith
's not mean
warmth , colour and cringe
by two actresses in their 50s working
nearly everything else
when watching godard
unsavory folks
makes it a party worth attending .
ca n't fight your culture
its drastic iconography
sets out to be
a rich visual clarity and deeply
whether to admire the film 's stately nature and call it classicism or be exasperated by a noticeable lack of pace
in the breathtakingly beautiful outer-space documentary space station 3d
have all the suspense of a 20-car pileup , while the plot holes are big enough for a train car to drive through -- if kaos had n't blown them all up
strange it is ,
any thinking person
victims and
of whether you think kissinger was a calculating fiend or just a slippery self-promoter
headed
no major discoveries , nor
of its two main characters
the marvelous verdu ,
a timely , tongue-in-cheek profile
forget most of the film 's problems
as an all-inclusive world where uptight , middle class bores like antonia can feel good about themselves
expectant
pastel landscapes
price
fleetingly interesting actors ' moments
cyndi lauper
a mawkish self-parody that plays like some weird masterpiece theater sketch with neither
an undercurrent of loneliness and isolation
do you make a movie with depth about a man who lacked any
fairly unsettling scenes
the half-lit , sometimes creepy intimacy of college dorm rooms , a subtlety that makes the silly , over-the-top coda especially disappointing
call attention to themselves
am
brought
seated next
when people can connect and express their love for each other
meshes in this elegant entertainment
whirlwind
have been fast and furious
are all in the performances , from foreman 's barking-mad taylor to thewlis 's smoothly sinister freddie and bettany\/mcdowell 's hard-eyed gangster .
the war of the roses
ohlinger
achieves the feel of a fanciful motion picture
overhearing a bunch of typical late-twenty-somethings natter on about nothing
be as entertaining
worst harangues
is that the film acknowledges upfront that the plot makes no sense , such that the lack of linearity is the point of emotional and moral departure for protagonist alice
the genre
but it does somehow manage to get you under its spell .
one scene after another in this supposedly funny movie falls to the floor with a sickening thud .
perry 's good
make a person who has lived her life half-asleep suddenly wake up and take notice
more power to it
consists
is the most disappointing woody allen movie
by african-americans because of its broad racial insensitivity towards african-americans
it 's tommy 's job to clean the peep booths surrounding her
awkward and ironic
bursting
exhausted by documentarians
small fortune
than last summer 's ` divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood
bigger than yourself
amusing enough while you watch it , offering fine acting moments and pungent insights into modern l.a. 's show-biz and media
janice beard -lrb- eileen walsh -rrb- when her real-life persona is so charmless and vacant
despicable characters
rather beautiful
clothing
with a ` children 's ' song
is so much
accept it
has a gentle , unforced intimacy that never becomes claustrophobic
'm giving it thumbs down due to the endlessly repetitive scenes of embarrassment
closes in
about the movie
the sort of bitter old crank who sits behind his light meter and harangues the supposed injustices of the artistic world-at-large
the traffic jam
an ancient faith
really have to salute writer-director haneke -lrb- he adapted elfriede jelinek 's novel -rrb- for making a film that is n't nearly as graphic but much more powerful , brutally shocking and difficult to watch .
libertine
are intimate and therefore bolder
fans of the show should not consider this a diss .
carrying more emotional baggage than batman
catholic or , really ,
kiosks
is too optimistic a title
opened it
this director 's cut --
would be reno
spell
none of birthday girl 's calculated events take us by surprise ...
endured a long workout without your pulse ever racing
involving than this mess
's a great american adventure and a wonderful film to bring to imax .
for all its plot twists , and some of them verge on the bizarre as the film winds down
pull -lrb- s -rrb-
of the visual wit of the previous pictures
of its execution and skill of its cast
without making you feel guilty about it
nonjudgmental
western
of the world 's endangered reefs
so many recent movies
action cinema
frank mcklusky c.i.
the majority
what it lacks in originality it makes up for in effective if cheap moments of fright and dread .
sparse but oddly compelling .
the white man arriving on foreign shores to show wary natives the true light
showtime 's
the town
sheer dynamism
a lighthearted glow , some impudent snickers
one of the best war movies ever made
a vietnamese point
more engaged and
goes where you expect and often surprises you with unexpected comedy
more of an intriguing curiosity
polanski is saying what he has long wanted to say , confronting the roots of his own preoccupations and obsessions , and he allows nothing to get in the way
a lot going for it , not least the brilliant performances by testud
my only wish
the story itself it mostly told through on-camera interviews with several survivors , whose riveting memories are rendered with such clarity that it 's as if it all happened only yesterday .
takes one character we do n't like and another we do n't believe , and puts them into a battle of wills that is impossible to care about and is n't very funny
romanek keeps adding flourishes -- artsy fantasy sequences -- that simply feel wrong .
a rush of sequins , flashbulbs , blaring brass and back-stabbing babes
stilted
does display an original talent
want to lie down in a dark room with something cool to my brow
winds up
a visionary marvel , but
producer
javier
exploring her process of turning pain into art would have made this a superior movie
even on its own ludicrous terms , the sum of all fears generates little narrative momentum , and invites unflattering comparisons to other installments in the ryan series .
art , ethics , and
about music you may not have heard before
defeats his larger purpose
of hidden invasion
plot department
's something about mary co-writer ed decter
the filmmakers ' motives
stands as a document of what it felt like to be a new yorker -- or , really , to be a human being -- in the weeks after 9\/11
action-comedy that
byron and luther
that rare quality
from both seven and the silence of the lambs
it 's pretty linear and only makeup-deep ,
viewed as a comedy , a romance , a fairy tale , or a drama , there 's nothing remotely triumphant about this motion picture .
its dark , delicate treatment of these characters and
could hardly
unfolds as sand 's masculine persona , with its love of life and beauty , takes form
wishy-washy
from seeming like 800
ethnic lines
really talking to each other
this motion picture
that , come to think of it ,
, and strange
for obvious reasons
's all a rather shapeless good time ...
injects freshness and spirit into the romantic comedy genre , which has been held hostage by generic scripts that seek to remake sleepless in seattle again and again .
whose intricate construction one
a party-hearty teen flick that scalds like acid .
took the farrelly brothers comedy and feminized it
to be genuinely satisfying
ong 's promising debut
-lrb- at least -rrb- moore
that most elusive of passions
on a tireless story
redundancy and
to a night in the living room than a night at the movies
the idiocy
stoops to having characters drop their pants for laughs and not the last time
out there getting tired of the whole slo-mo , double-pistoled , ballistic-pyrotechnic hong kong action aesthetic
: land beyond time is an enjoyable big movie primarily because australia is a weirdly beautiful place .
for those who pride themselves on sophisticated , discerning taste , this might not seem like the proper cup of tea , however it is almost guaranteed that even the stuffiest cinema goers will laugh their \*\*\* off for an hour-and-a-half .
float
wildean actor
would fit chan like a $ 99 bargain-basement special .
you 'll wish
debt miramax felt they owed to benigni
otherwise appalling
who uses the damage of war -- far more often than the warfare itself -- to create the kind of art shots that fill gallery shows
plays like a student film by two guys who desperately want to be quentin tarantino when they grow up .
flower child 's
clint eastwood 's blood work
is simply too overdone
tidal
's sort of in-between
for you
bon bons
vent
playoff
look smeary and blurry , to the point of distraction
understands the need for the bad boy
a few tries and become expert fighters after a few weeks
over some of the most not
up as tedious as the chatter of parrots raised on oprah
the freshness
strain
part of mr. dong 's continuing exploration of homosexuality in america
mainstream movies
makes you crave chris smith 's next movie .
the lovable-loser protagonist
perverse escapism
an impeccable study
equilibrium the movie , as opposed to the manifesto , is really , really stupid .
a delightful romantic comedy with plenty of bite .
the simpsons
the crowd
predictably melodramatic .
beating
leather
goofball
savory and hilarious
leave it to john sayles to take on developers , the chamber of commerce , tourism , historical pageants , and commercialism all in the same movie ... without neglecting character development for even one minute
messages
something and
as its predecessor
about interfaith understanding
the eyes
of tunis
took three minutes of dialogue , 30 seconds of plot and turned them into a 90-minute movie that feels five hours long .
is that , even in all its director 's cut glory , he 's made a film that 's barely shocking , barely interesting and most of all , barely anything .
forgotten the movie
too manipulative
errol flynn
suffering afghan refugees on the news
it tends to speculation , conspiracy theories or , at best , circumstantial evidence
to just one of those underrated professionals who deserve but rarely receive it
obvious even
overture
attal 's hang-ups surrounding infidelity are so old-fashioned and , dare i say , outdated
made me feel uneasy , even queasy , because -lrb- solondz 's -rrb- cool compassion is on the border of bemused contempt .
it 's a brilliant , honest performance by nicholson ,
a strong sense of the girls ' environment
the usual
entirely charming
struck less
the plot , and
all but useless
defies classification and is as thought-provoking as it
the bland animation and simplistic story
the gorgeously elaborate continuation of `` the lord of the rings '' trilogy is so huge that a column of words can not adequately describe co-writer\/director peter jackson 's expanded vision of j.r.r. tolkien 's middle-earth .
for its rather slow beginning
're gonna like this movie
-lrb- and unintentionally -rrb- terrifying .
this the full monty
an uplifting ,
the ways in which a sultry evening or a beer-fueled afternoon in the sun can inspire even the most retiring heart to venture forth
middle age
impeccable study
before long , you 're desperate for the evening to end .
split-screen
the exxon zone
his homosexuality
, girls ca n't swim represents an engaging and intimate first feature by a talented director to watch , and it 's a worthy entry in the french coming-of-age genre .
know or care about the characters
salute just for trying to be more complex than your average film
more sophisticated
feature-length stretch
extraordinary access
it 's not going to be everyone 's bag of popcorn
forget paris
an anne rice novel
triumph over a scrooge or two
director d.j. caruso 's grimy visual veneer
chekhov
the film 's sopranos gags incredibly dated and unfunny
like max rothman 's future
one , ms. mirren
in an undeniable social realism
where we went 8 movies ago
very insecure
it lacks the zest and
accepts
it 's an effort to watch this movie ,
the killer in insomnia
loser
initially gripping , eventually cloying pow drama .
swathe
through every frame
onscreen presence
into dysfunction
a probe
half hour
in a movie that works against itself
canadian filmmaker gary burns ' inventive and mordantly humorous
from 1998
it 's not a bad plot ; but , unfortunately , the movie is nowhere near as refined as all the classic dramas it borrows from .
qutting
hoping for a stiff wind to blow it
is because - damn
are clinically depressed and have abandoned their slim hopes and dreams
flopping dolphin-gasm
its own
spends 90 minutes trying figure out whether or not some cocky pseudo-intellectual kid has intentionally left college or was killed
study .
a nearly 21\/2 hours ,
unfortunately , there is almost nothing in this flat effort that will amuse or entertain them , either .
because it does not attempt to filter out the complexity
are potent
globalizing
to look american angst in the eye and end up laughing
make a point
vicarious
there 's no energy .
its women
the course of the movie
the tuxedo was n't just bad
texture
's dull , spiritless , silly and monotonous : an ultra-loud blast of pointless mayhem , going nowhere fast .
's clear that mehta simply wanted to update her beloved genre for the thousands of indians who fancy themselves too sophisticated for the cheese-laced spectacles that pack 'em in on the subcontinent .
a very moving and revelatory footnote
much of all about lily chou-chou is mesmerizing : some of its plaintiveness could make you weep
made watchable by a bravura performance from a consummate actor incapable of being boring
before you pay the full ticket price to see `` simone , '' and consider a dvd rental instead
is perhaps too effective in creating an atmosphere of dust-caked stagnation and labored gentility
could use a little american pie-like irreverence
be looking at his 12th oscar nomination by proving that he 's now , more than ever , choosing his roles with the precision of the insurance actuary
too good
with exposition
debut
in charm
is abhorrent to you
cryin
that special annex of hell
've been an exhilarating exploration of an odd love triangle
raffish
at every opportunity to do something clever , the film goes right over the edge and kills every sense of believability ...
didactic entertainment
in a strange new world
in all the annals of the movies , few films have been this odd , inexplicable and unpleasant .
works in spite of it
do n't say you were n't warned .
sociopaths
sophisticated performance
we started with
amounts to little more than punishment .
more like stereotypical caretakers and moral teachers , instead
a super-sized infomercial
creepiness
of laughs -- sometimes a chuckle , sometimes a guffaw and , to my great pleasure , the occasional belly laugh
is anything but languorous .
electrocute
is impossible to think of any film more challenging or depressing than the grey zone
a man leaving the screening said the film was better than saving private ryan .
kids-cute sentimentality
trust laughs
plays like a glossy melodrama that occasionally verges on camp .
was a bisexual sweetheart before he took to drink
for friday fans
a buddy movie
however , robert rodriguez adorns his family-film plot with an elegance and maturity that even most contemporary adult movies are lacking .
old world war ii movie
manchild , undercut by the voice of the star of road trip
from the timeless spectacle of people
yep , it 's `` waking up in reno . ''
builds to a crescendo that encompasses many more paths than we started with
it 's time to let your hair down -- greek style .
embarrassment and others
bland but
grenier is terrific , bringing an unforced , rapid-fire delivery to toback 's heidegger - and nietzsche-referencing dialogue .
with all the alacrity of their hollywood counterparts
a sense of action
overwhelm
never gets over its own investment in conventional arrangements , in terms of love , age , gender , race , and class .
introduce video as art
in their ears
a dashing and absorbing outing with one of france 's most inventive directors .
where you live
a good while
no one ordered
the bland outweighs the nifty ,
the audacity to view one of shakespeare 's better known tragedies as a dark comedy is , by itself , deserving of discussion .
made nature film and a tribute to a woman whose passion for this region and its inhabitants still shines in her quiet blue eyes
seem deceptively slight on the surface
as claustrophic , suffocating and chilly as the attics to which they were inevitably consigned
ash wednesday
be better to wait for the video
a fierce struggle to pull free from her dangerous and domineering mother
political context
played out
... stale and uninspired .
the ball and chain
of 20th century france
the more outre aspects of ` black culture ' and the dorkier aspects of ` white culture , ' even as it points out how inseparable the two are
could n't be more timely in its despairing vision of corruption within the catholic establishment
procedural
all the bad things in the world \/
messy and frustrating , but very pleasing at its best moments
generated
should be punishable by chainsaw
honor
there is no doubt that krawczyk deserves a huge amount of the credit for the film 's thoroughly winning tone .
an original bone in his body
is hardly a perverse , dangerous libertine and agitator -- which would have made for better drama
, watch snatch again .
ultimate x is a ride , basically the kind of greatest-hits reel that might come with a subscription to espn the magazine .
trying to make their way through this tragedy
tear your eyes
xerox
becomes long and tedious
a half of wondering -- sometimes amusedly , sometimes impatiently -- just what this strenuously unconventional movie is supposed to be
truly bad
make the most of the large-screen format ,
is the kind of movie that you only need to watch for about thirty seconds before you say to yourself , ` ah , yes
reveals how bad an actress she is
the direction of spielberg
one of the finest
the way we were , and the way we are
cinematic penance
the real star of this movie
piece , a model of menacing atmosphere .
takes a really long , slow and dreary time to dope out what tuck everlasting is about .
obligatory moments
one the public
shakespeare 's macbeth
with extra butter
ignored
plodding , peevish and gimmicky
than it does a film
nation
like a 1940s warner bros.
the same as one battle followed by killer cgi effects
those who do
mending a child 's pain for his dead mother via communication
by the standards of knucklehead swill , the hot chick is pretty damned funny .
is a sort of geriatric dirty harry , which will please eastwood 's loyal fans -- and suits the story , wherein our hero must ride roughshod over incompetent cops to get his man
debating
richard pryor mined his personal horrors and came up with a treasure chest of material ,
bytes
some -lrb- out-of-field -rrb- creative thought
wwii
a contract on his life
a lazy summer afternoon
smutty guilty pleasure
's exactly what you 'd expect
childlike dimness and a handful of quirks
an odd amalgam of comedy genres
a-list director
just right
vehicle that even he seems embarrassed to be part of .
there 's a casual intelligence that permeates the script
fails to make the most out of the intriguing premise
come from the selection of outtakes
kid-empowerment fantasy
other , better movies
like a mobius strip
humorless , self-conscious art drivel ,
not to mention inappropriate and wildly undeserved
to proceed as the world implodes
the full monty , but
mixing with reality and actors playing more than one role just to add to the confusion
its broad racial insensitivity towards african-americans
in his latest effort , storytelling , solondz has finally made a movie that is n't just offensive -- it also happens to be good
quicksand
a thriller without thrills and a mystery devoid of urgent questions
adroit
humor and a heartfelt conviction to tell a story about discovering your destination in life
updating works surprisingly well
fuzziness
dishonest and pat as any hollywood fluff .
the bizarre as the film winds
sustained intelligence from stanford and another of subtle humour from bebe neuwirth
playing one another on the final day of the season
he portrays himself in a one-note performance
with all the spaces in between filled with fantasies , daydreams , memories and one fantastic visual trope after another
charge money for this ? '
wins you
, soggy potboiler
is completely lacking in charm and charisma , and is unable to project either esther 's initial anomie or her eventual awakening
opening up ' the play more has partly closed it down .
one of the most moronic screenplays of the year , full of holes that will be obvious even to those who are n't looking for them
sentiments and explanations
can get to an imitation movie
the adrenaline jolt
more than exposes the roots of the skateboarding boom that would become `` the punk kids ' revolution . ''
be a hollywood satire but winds up as the kind of film that should be the target of something
for crimes against humanity
psychopathic
an animated holiday movie
the same
ratliff 's two previous titles , plutonium circus and
ambitious films
epiphany
no entertainment value
music
eludes
repetitive and designed to fill time , providing no real sense of suspense
he comes across as shallow and glib though not mean-spirited , and
the art demands live viewing .
that finds warmth in the coldest environment and makes each crumb of emotional comfort
makes a better travelogue
spite of itself
daft by half ...
vidgame pit
benefits
while it is interesting to witness the conflict from the palestinian side
his elderly propensity
detailed
more dramatic
compliment
spiked by jolts of pop music
the whole notion of passion
permitting its characters more than two obvious dimensions and repeatedly placing them in contrived , well-worn situations
they 're just a couple of cops in copmovieland , these two , but in narc , they find new routes through a familiar neighborhood .
in an era dominated by cold , loud special-effects-laden extravaganzas
star hoffman 's brother gordy
of female-bonding pictures like divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood
for your money
despite a lot
in a random series of collected gags , pranks , pratfalls , dares , injuries , etc.
really do a great job of anchoring the characters in the emotional realities of middle age .
be liked by the people who can still give him work
in this ambitious comic escapade
, common sense flies out the window , along with the hail of bullets , none of which ever seem to hit sascha .
the effort is sincere and the results are honest , but the film is so bleak that it 's hardly watchable
... while dark water is n't a complete wash -lrb- no pun intended -rrb- , watched side-by-side with ringu , it ultimately comes off as a pale successor .
is more timely
offers a glimpse of the solomonic decision facing jewish parents in those turbulent times : to save their children and yet to lose them
believing people were paid to make it
exude an air of dignity that 's perfect for the proud warrior that still lingers in the souls of these characters
gratingly unfunny groaner
interweaves
recreates both the physical setting and emotional tensions of the papin sisters
a lovely film ... elegant , witty and beneath a prim exterior unabashedly romantic ... hugely enjoyable in its own right though not really faithful to its source 's complexity
serves as auto-critique , and its clumsiness as its own most damning censure .
that fails to make adequate
cognizant
you are making sense of it
is so intent on hammering home his message that he forgets to make it entertaining .
`` the sum of all fears ''
the stage
work .
... in trying to capture the novel 's deeper intimate resonances , the film has -- ironically -
its own bathos
comes through even when the movie does n't .
with enough energy and excitement
to flop
a sleep-inducing thriller with a single twist that everyone except the characters in it can see coming a mile away .
f \*\*\* ed
discerned
humanity or
wonderland adventure , a stalker thriller , and
laconic and
to the film 's circular structure
confusion and
-- farts , boobs , unmentionables --
an exercise in cynicism every bit as ugly as the shabby digital photography and muddy sound .
happened only yesterday
bling-bling
comes off as so silly that you would n't be surprised if ba , murdock and rest of the a-team were seen giving chase in a black and red van
to ride the big metaphorical wave that is life -- wherever it takes you
will you feel after an 88-minute rip-off of the rock with action confined to slo-mo gun firing and random glass-shattering ? ''
i 'm all for the mentally challenged getting their fair shot in the movie business , but surely it does n't have to be as a collection of keening and self-mutilating sideshow geeks .
the superior plotline is n't quite enough to drag along the dead -lrb- water -rrb- weight of the other .
his feature debut
shouting
play fine if the movie knew what to do with him
island
the tuxedo 's 90 minutes
a conventional thriller evolves into a gorgeously atmospheric meditation on life-changing chance encounters
, easy
going to make box office money that makes michael jordan jealous
, you 'll find yourself remembering this refreshing visit to a sunshine state .
even dies .
standard formula
walt becker 's film pushes all the demographically appropriate comic buttons .
we are given here
they struggle tragically to comprehend the chasm of knowledge that 's opened between them
the ol' ball-and-chain
brash ,
smile-button
put off by the film 's austerity
's on saturday morning tv especially the pseudo-educational stuff we all ca n't stand
two academy award winning actresses -lrb- and one academy award winning actor -rrb- succumb to appearing in this junk that 's tv sitcom material at best
like mike
unfunny and
as any dummies guide , something
if ever such a dependable concept was botched in execution , this is it .
the best disney movie
abderrahmane sissako 's heremakono -lrb- waiting for happiness -rrb- is an elegiac portrait of a transit city on the west african coast struggling against foreign influences .
green ruins every single scene he 's in
would be a welcome improvement
necessary one
household
this way
an advanced prozac nation
the historical
a low-budget affair , tadpole was shot on digital video , and
adam
both character study and
the diciness
pun and entendre and
culture 's
something new
is stark , straightforward and deadly ...
nonchalantly freaky and
checkout
the last scenes of the film are anguished , bitter and truthful .
is significantly less charming than listening to a four-year-old with a taste for exaggeration
insurance
satisfies -- from its ripe recipe , inspiring ingredients , certified
amassed a vast holocaust literature
this fascinating -- and timely -- content comes wrapped
to find her way
the skies above manhattan
for more
the chateau belongs to rudd , whose portrait of a therapy-dependent flakeball spouting french malapropisms
tony
juliet stevenon 's
undercut by its awkward structure and a final veering toward melodrama .
would anyone cast the magnificent jackie chan in a movie full of stunt doubles and special effects ?
sharing the awe in which it holds itself
genuinely enthusiastic performances
this rough trade punch-and-judy act did n't play well then
keep parents
had gone in for pastel landscapes
a bit of a downer and a little over-dramatic at times , but this is a beautiful film for people who like their romances to have that french realism
overlong soap
, -lrb- testud -rrb- acts with the feral intensity of the young bette davis .
mental instability
agape
shake us in our boots
to rest her valley-girl image
to a better tomorrow
consider this review life-affirming .
atypically
been grossly underestimated
rises above a conventional , two dimension tale
with no pretensions
actually looks as if it belongs on the big screen
that 's consistently surprising , easy to watch -- but , oh , so dumb
the sci-fi comedy spectacle as whiffle-ball epic
terrorists
sobering and powerful documentary
advocacy cinema
of sommers 's title-bout features
on any list of favorites
carries the day
` masterpiece ' and ` triumph ' and
that is masterly
breen 's script is sketchy with actorish notations on the margin of acting .
quirky romance
undeniably that
as if the movie is more interested in entertaining itself than in amusing us
to keep the plates spinning as best he can
gives pic
elusive , lovely
real winner
fine production
speaks forcefully enough
the grandeur of the best next generation episodes is lacking
the movie suffers from two fatal ailments -- a dearth of vitality and a story that 's shapeless and uninflected .
the spirits of the whole family
the last thing you would expect from a film with this title or indeed from any plympton film :
why ,
dynamic first act
your belt
injects just enough freshness into the proceedings to provide an enjoyable 100 minutes in a movie theater .
of smackdown
like `` si , pretty much '' and `` por favor , go home '' when talking to americans
had no effect and
the spirits of these young women
tender inspirational tidings
eats , meddles , argues ,
a headline-fresh thriller set among orthodox jews on the west bank , joseph cedar 's time of favor manages not only to find a compelling dramatic means of addressing a complex situation
by and large this is mr. kilmer 's movie , and it 's his strongest performance since the doors
makes up for in effective if cheap moments of fright and dread
young everlyn sampi , as the courageous molly craig
feels more forced than usual
depicts the sorriest and most sordid of human behavior on the screen , then laughs at how clever it 's being .
headed down the toilet with the ferocity of a frozen burrito
in the works
the movie is n't painfully bad , something to be ` fully experienced '
does a solid job
twin
tom green 's freddie got fingered
the humor , characterization , poignancy , and intelligence
at its most basic , this cartoon adventure is that wind-in-the-hair exhilarating .
an exceptional thriller
predictable in the reassuring manner of a beautifully sung holiday carol
the film 's music
be mesmerised
boring before i see this piece of crap again
you 're the kind of parent who enjoys intentionally introducing your kids to films which will cause loads of irreparable damage that years and years of costly analysis could never fix
small-scale story
left in the broiling sun for a good three days
instructs a younger lad in zen and the art of getting laid in this prickly indie comedy of manners and misanthropy .
this latest skewering
recent death
is so different from the apple and so striking that it can only encourage us to see samira makhmalbaf as a very distinctive sensibility , working to develop her own film language with conspicuous success
of spy kids
points for political correctness
especially the pseudo-educational stuff we all ca n't stand
to adhere more closely to the laws of laughter
could have been as a film
the stars may be college kids ,
of folks they do n't understand , ones they figure the power-lunchers do n't care to understand , either
's exactly the kind of movie toback 's detractors always accuse him of making .
the animation is competent , and some of the gags are quite funny , but jonah ... never shakes the oppressive , morally superior good-for-you quality that almost automatically accompanies didactic entertainment .
feel like mopping up ,
is like reading a research paper , with special effects tossed in
the origin story is well told
knows everything and
tiny acts
the yearning for passion spells discontent
constant mood
a beautiful paean
in conflict
true-blue delight .
the action scenes have all the suspense of a 20-car pileup , while the plot holes are big enough for a train car to drive through -- if kaos had n't blown them all up .
nervy , risky
you never want to see another car chase , explosion or gunfight again
listless and desultory
murder by numbers ' is n't a great movie , but it 's a perfectly acceptable widget .
to find a film to which the adjective ` gentle ' applies
clever for its own good
most of the problems with the film
constructed a film so labyrinthine that it defeats his larger purpose
something appears
low-tech magic realism and , at times ,
than most of the writing in the movie
the urban landscapes are detailed down to the signs on the kiosks , and
becomes just another voyeuristic spectacle , to be consumed and forgotten .
what madonna does here ca n't properly be called acting -- more accurately , it 's moving
famous director 's
ham-fisted direction
a sharper , cleaner script
hem the movie in every bit as much as life hems in the spirits of these young women
togetherness
?
daughters
the artist as an endlessly inquisitive old man
this is a heartfelt story ... it just is n't a very involving one
an excuse for a movie as you can imagine
surprisingly powerful and universal
, bile , and irony
pan nalin 's exposition is beautiful and mysterious
nearly two hours of your own precious life
its rather routine script is loaded with familiar situations
a cogent defense of the film as entertainment , or even performance art ,
a terrifying study
the excruciating end of days
say
mobility
entertaining to watch the target practice
is revealed
it 's a visual delight and a decent popcorn adventure , as long as you do n't try to look too deep into the story
a crazy work of disturbed genius or
for a return ticket
the film runs on a little longer than it needs to
serrault
tart little lemon drop
while it 's all quite tasteful to look at
is a slapdash mess
knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written , and nicely realized
undercurrent
both pro and con , for adults
from spielberg , who has never made anything that was n't at least watchable
a wonderful , ghastly film
the shining , the thing
around her
13 conversations may be a bit too enigmatic and overly ambitious to be fully successful , but sprecher and her screenwriting partner and sister , karen sprecher , do n't seem ever to run out of ideas .
sprightly spin
a psychological mystery
your teeth hurt
irish sense
compressed into an evanescent , seamless and sumptuous stream of consciousness
did n't fade amid the deliberate , tiresome ugliness
that ` alabama '
underplayed
if it is n't entirely persuasive
so prevalent on the rock
sweet and believable
you do n't need to be a hip-hop fan to appreciate scratch , and that 's the mark of a documentary that works
a joyous communal festival of rhythm
formula filmmaking
notably
the kid stays in the picture '' is a great story , terrifically told by the man who wrote it but this cliff notes edition is a cheat .
losing
i spied with my little eye ... a mediocre collection of cookie-cutter action scenes and occasionally inspired dialogue bits
entendre
a frustrating patchwork :
co-writer\/director peter jackson 's
such master screenwriting comes courtesy of john pogue , the yale grad who previously gave us `` the skulls '' and last year 's `` rollerball . ''
remade for viewers who were in diapers when the original was released in 1987 .
to meet them halfway and connect the dots instead of having things all spelled out
featuring a fall from grace that still leaves shockwaves
an imponderably stilted and self-consciously arty movie .
a moving tale of love and destruction in unexpected places
, deceit and murder
is a subzero version of monsters , inc. ,
reiner
modern action\/comedy buddy movie
she knows , and very likely is
all its own
is such a sweet and sexy film
the crassness of this reactionary thriller is matched only by the ridiculousness of its premise .
definite room for improvement
derivative
if you can tolerate the redneck-versus-blueblood cliches that the film trades in , sweet home alabama is diverting in the manner of jeff foxworthy 's stand-up act .
in the intermezzo strain
-rrb- fondness for fancy split-screen , stuttering editing and pompous references to wittgenstein and kirkegaard
the action as gripping
director roger kumble
running time , you 'll wait in vain for a movie to happen .
rendered tedious
docu-dogma
in contemporary culture
, bloodwork is n't a terrible movie , just a stultifyingly obvious one -- an unrewarding collar for a murder mystery .
freedom the iranian people already possess , with or without access to the ballot box
have been richer and more observant if it were less densely plotted
to claim that it is `` based on a true story
too good for this sucker
newness
same old thing
of paint-by-number american blockbusters like pearl harbor
adventurous
after being an object of intense scrutiny for 104 minutes
a wonderful tale
fringes
affable if not
the boy-meets-girl posturing of typical love stories
greater attention
some episodes work
who ignored it in favor of old ` juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks with titles like leather warriors and switchblade sexpot
w british comedy , circa 1960 , with peter sellers , kenneth williams , et
gentle , touching
political expedience
option
this kind of material is more effective on stage
a crisply
that 's less of a problem here than it would be in another film
sound effects
by a set of heartfelt performances
for personality
improvised
by white parents
clumsily staged violence overshadows everything , including most of the actors .
it were made by a highly gifted 12-year-old instead of a grown man
passes for humor in so many teenage comedies
whiff
their own mortality
loosely speaking , we 're in all of me territory again , and , strictly speaking , schneider is no steve martin .
sadists
the circumstances of its making
stand-up magic
of family responsibility and care
here is doa .
and sneering humor
are strong , though the subject matter demands acting that borders on hammy at times
failings
should come with the warning `` for serious film buffs only ! ''
allow us to wonder for ourselves if things will turn out okay
if you ever wondered what it would be like to be smack in the middle of a war zone armed with nothing but a camera , this oscar-nominated documentary takes you there .
piercing and feisty
an action hero
a breezy blend
widen
even in the summertime
this documentary
inescapable air
danish
is a successful one .
you love reading and\/or poetry
a perverse , dangerous libertine and agitator -- which would have made for better drama
of spectacle
heart-breakingly
, there is n't one true ` chan moment ' .
the emotional blockage
observant intelligence constantly vies with pretension -- and sometimes plain wacky implausibility -- throughout maelstrom .
among
freddie
of dreamlike ecstasy
the funniest moments
, but certainly not without merit
this u-boat
what 's missing from this material is any depth of feeling
terrific screenplay
best little
equally assured narrative coinage
that hold society in place
a heavyweight film that fights a good fight on behalf of the world 's endangered reefs
graphic
a buoyant romantic comedy about friendship , love , and the truth that we 're all in this together .
at times the guys taps into some powerful emotions
there are some fairly unsettling scenes ,
thankless
as this one is in every regard except its storyline
american gun culture
carries it to unexpected heights
flattens
entertained by the sight of someone getting away with something
miyazaki 's nonstop images are so stunning , and his imagination so vivid ,
turn on a dime
meet at a rustic retreat and pee against a tree
necessarily
nothing happens , and
serve as whatever terror the heroes of horror movies try to avoid
he has no character , loveable or otherwise
will probably be one of those movies barely registering a blip on the radar screen of 2002 .
like a medium-grade network sitcom -- mostly inoffensive
using an endearing cast , writer\/director dover kosashvili takes a slightly dark look at relationships , both sexual and kindred .
convince us of that
its performances
just the labour involved in creating the layered richness of the imagery in this chiaroscuro of madness and light
shoplifts shamelessly from farewell-to-innocence movies like the wanderers and a bronx tale without cribbing any of their intelligence
of embarrassment
by a self-indulgent script
infidelity
genre gem
people are innocent , childlike and inherently funny
to a reader 's digest condensed version of the source material
to the annoying score to ` special effects ' by way of replacing objects in a character 's hands below the camera line
has it beat by a country mile
the fight film
holocaust movies
badly-rendered cgi effects
deceptively buoyant
world politics
a question for philosophers , not filmmakers ; all the filmmakers need to do
formulaic sports drama that carries a charge of genuine excitement
wane
, and totally disorientated
a russian mail-order bride
it 's not a film to be taken literally on any level ,
is the vision that taymor , the avant garde director of broadway 's the lion king and the film titus , brings
walked out muttering words like `` horrible '' and `` terrible , '' but
populated by characters who are nearly impossible to care about
sparkling with ideas
most importantly ,
a fine production with splendid singing by angela gheorghiu , ruggero raimondi , and roberto alagna
the less charitable might describe as a castrated
does n't deserve a passing grade -lrb- even on a curve -rrb- .
the parking lot
the young actors , not very experienced ,
a smart new comedy
hints
86 minutes too long
it 's not a motion picture ; it 's an utterly static picture .
about the main characters
sustains the level of exaggerated , stylized humor throughout
acted but
objective documentary
an action hero with table manners , and one who proves that elegance is more than tattoo deep
this starts off with a 1950 's doris day feel and
a zany mix of saturday night live-style parody , '70s blaxploitation films and goofball action comedy
is n't just offensive
you there
a way that borders on rough-trade homo-eroticism
suspense and
an impish divertissement
an exhausting family drama about a porcelain empire and just as hard a flick as its subject
like-themed film
this is a very funny , heartwarming film .
plympton 's
a whip-smart sense of narrative bluffs
plays everything too safe
talk to her is not the perfect movie many have made it out to be , but
keen eye
if you 've never come within a mile of the longest yard
, is funny and looks professional .
thoughtful dialogue elbowed aside by one-liners , and a visual style that incorporates rotoscope animation for no apparent reason except
almost all of its accumulated enjoyment with a crucial third act miscalculation
hope keeps arising that the movie will live up to the apparent skills of its makers and the talents of its actors , but
hot-button issues in a comedic context
reputedly `` unfilmable '' novels
the director seems to take an unseemly pleasure in -lrb- the characters ' -rrb- misery and at the same time to congratulate himself for having the guts to confront it .
shape-shifting
still thinks this conflict can be resolved easily , or soon
icy stunts
it wraps up a classic mother\/daughter struggle in recycled paper with a shiny new bow and while the audience can tell it 's not all new , at least it looks pretty .
is n't necessarily an admirable storyteller .
a smart ,
a squad of psychopathic underdogs whale the tar out of unsuspecting lawmen
able to muster for a movie that , its title notwithstanding , should have been a lot nastier
too dry
ms. ramsay and her co-writer
it is impossible to find the film anything but appalling , shamelessly manipulative and contrived , and totally lacking in conviction
from cheesy
an impression
depalma
best sports movie
is often the case with ambitious , eager first-time filmmakers
witness the conflict from the palestinian side
pledge allegiance
releasing a film with the word ` dog ' in its title in january lends itself to easy jokes and insults , and snow dogs deserves every single one of them .
a step ahead of her pursuers
displays something more important
no. 1 drips
anthropomorphic
purely abstract terms
full frontal ,
is nothing short of refreshing
route
to the u.n.
overdone
that human nature is pretty much the same all over
on death
\*\* holes
it 's just another sports drama\/character study .
turn
benigni presents himself as the boy puppet pinocchio , complete with receding hairline , weathered countenance and american breckin meyer 's ridiculously inappropriate valley boy voice .
, i 'm not exactly sure what -- and has all the dramatic weight of a raindrop
certain style and wit
the size of a house
well wrought
celibacy
k-19 will not go down in the annals of cinema as one of the great submarine stories ,
pours
the film is an agonizing bore except when the fantastic kathy bates turns up
less an examination of neo-nazism than a probe into the nature of faith itself .
of the populace that made a walk to remember a niche hit
silly and crude storyline
a gross-out quota
a thriller that wo n't
count on
budget
midsection
have otherwise been bland
no getting around the fact that this is revenge of the nerds revisited -- again
include anything even halfway scary
frustrations
your ice-t 's from your cool-j 's to realize that as far as these shootings are concerned , something is rotten in the state of california
the people who live in them , who have carved their own comfortable niche in the world and have been kind enough to share it
does sustain an enjoyable level of ridiculousness
's because the movie serves up all of that stuff , nearly subliminally , as the old-hat province of male intrigue
the insinuation
fall dreadfully short
to be jaglomized
gotten more out
, well-shaped dramas
hashiguchi
's really wrong with this ricture
documentary to disregard available bias
callow pretension
your neighbor 's garage sale
facial expressions
rise above the level of an after-school tv special
time literally stops on a dime in the tries-so-hard-to-be-cool `` clockstoppers , '' but that does n't mean it still wo n't feel like the longest 90 minutes of your movie-going life .
in the muck
movies like ghost ship
the movie 's major
the film is with the aid of those wisecracking mystery science theater 3000 guys
in a summer overrun with movies dominated by cgi aliens and super heroes
sandra bullock and hugh grant make a great team , but this predictable romantic comedy should get a pink slip .
it 's an interesting effort -lrb- particularly for jfk conspiracy nuts -rrb- ,
into required reading
of an asian landscape painting
more than a whiff of exploitation
a heavy-handed moralistic message
-lrb- assayas ' -rrb- homage
for the film
victim ... and
reason to see `` sade ''
your interest , your imagination , your empathy or anything
a dreary tract
the dramatic crisis does n't always succeed in its quest to be taken seriously ,
relevant than 9 1\/2 weeks
sheer goofiness and cameos
ungainly movie
some writer dude , i think his name was , uh , michael zaidan , was supposed to have like written the screenplay or something ,
an acceptable way to pass a little over an hour with moviegoers ages
of performance
is a lioness
1992
on facile
could possibly come down the road in 2002
a credible account of a puzzling real-life happening
spent screen series
too ludicrous and borderline insulting
have a good shot
fits the bill perfectly
giggles and
the sick sense
has become so buzz-obsessed that fans and producers descend upon utah each january to ferret out the next great thing
breaks your heart
for the 9-11 terrorist attacks
natural-seeming
bless
genteel yet
a.s. byatt ,
an enthusiastic charm in fire
tells stories that work -- is charming , is moving
gabriele
you wish had been developed with more care
rather silly and overwrought
of the pleasures in walter 's documentary
the intricate preciseness
your interest , your imagination , your empathy
in love in the time of money
short of true inspiration
undeniably moving film
the hype
as you might to resist , if you 've got a place in your heart for smokey robinson
paranoid and
to watch him sing the lyrics to `` tonight
omits needless chase scenes and swordfights as the revenge unfolds
smarter and subtler
the result puts a human face on derrida , and makes one of the great minds of our times interesting and accessible to people who normally could n't care less .
rubbo 's humorously tendentious intervention into the who-wrote-shakespeare controversy .
earnest inquiries
's a rare window on an artistic collaboration .
because of its many excesses
on those terms it 's inoffensive and actually rather sweet
whose idea of exercise is climbing the steps of a stadium-seat megaplex
following
with more character development this might have been an eerie thriller ;
guiltless film
is just another unoriginal run of the mill sci-fi film with a flimsy ending and lots of hype .
prison interview
of ghost
about the most severe kind of personal loss
close enough in spirit to its freewheeling trash-cinema roots to be a breath of fresh air .
the gifted pearce on hand to keep things on semi-stable ground dramatically
that it was put on the screen , just for them
to mr.
be classified as one of those ` alternate reality '
never lets go your emotions , taking them to surprising highs , sorrowful lows and hidden impulsive niches ... gorgeous , passionate , and at times uncommonly moving .
in mediocrity
is basically an anti-harry potter
tiny revelations
it 's more of the ` laughing at ' variety than the ` laughing with
recessive charms
engages us in constant fits of laughter , until we find ourselves surprised at how much we care about the story , and end up walking out not only satisfied but also somewhat touched
it primarily relies on character to tell its story
spot-on
realize that they 've already seen this exact same movie a hundred times
hard-bitten , cynical journalists
pass this stinker
realize that we really have n't had a good cheesy b-movie playing in theaters since ... well ... since last week 's reign of fire
would make an excellent companion piece to the similarly themed ` the french lieutenant 's woman . '
induces headaches more slowly
, mean-spirited lashing
love may have been in the air onscreen , but i certainly was n't feeling any of it
heart-wrenching
long on twinkly-eyed close-ups and short
writing
trotting out a formula that worked five years ago but has since lost its fizz
reveal his impressively delicate range
see a train wreck
keeping the film from cheap-shot mediocrity
voting process
the holiday box office pie
testament to the power of the eccentric and the strange
not every low-budget movie must be quirky or bleak , and
minority
similarly themed
are easy to swallow thanks to remarkable performances by ferrera and ontiveros
a serious contender for the title
jagger 's bone-dry , mournfully brittle delivery that gives the film its bittersweet bite
claustrophobic concept
i do n't know if frailty will turn bill paxton into an a-list director ,
dorkier
seriously impair your ability to ever again maintain a straight face while speaking to a highway patrolman .
for the earnest emotional core
that we truly know what makes holly and marina tick
technically sumptuous
by
japanese monster
, spirited away is a triumph of imagination
would have had enough of plucky british eccentrics with hearts of gold
glued
schwentke were fulfilling a gross-out quota for an anticipated audience demographic instead of shaping the material to fit the story
a camp adventure ,
dv revolution
exude
preserving a sense of mystery
more thorough transitions
bibi
nevertheless
although sensitive to a fault
an entertaining movie
grandiosity
have fun
intimate and intelligent
saving private ryan
'll become her mother before she gets to fulfill her dreams
it 's true
a wickedly undramatic central theme
by all of the actors
better ,
would topple the balance
a live-action cartoon , a fast-moving and cheerfully simplistic 88 minutes of exaggerated action
prospect
to be really awful
-lrb- seems -rrb- even more uselessly redundant and shamelessly money-grubbing than most third-rate horror sequels .
punching up the mix
calvin jr. 's barbershop
animated feature
publicists
film-culture
's just hard to believe that a life like this can sound so dull
misguided , and ill-informed , if nonetheless compulsively watchable
characters who all have big round eyes and japanese names
's unique or memorable .
is , by itself , deserving of discussion
awfulness
make it worth watching
few nifty twists
of authority
of mr. chabrol 's subtlest works
much like robin williams , death to smoochy has already reached its expiration date .
fairly unsettling
that not only would subtlety be lost on the target audience
an undistinguished attempt to make a classic theater piece
the background -- a welcome step
than in most ` right-thinking ' films
1\/2 weeks
observation in the work of the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism
bits funnier
have better luck
so you do n't have to
a disaster of a story ,
, amusing study
pythonesque flavor
scarily funny , sorrowfully sympathetic to the damage it surveys
boring despite the scenery
of eating , sleeping and stress-reducing contemplation
the most interesting writer\/directors
identity farce
from over-familiarity since hit-hungry british filmmakers
of the ugly american
but dull and ankle-deep ` epic
a loud , witless mess
the original new testament stories so compelling
you like quirky , odd movies and\/or the ironic
of bringing a barf bag to the moviehouse
of any age
with flashes of warmth and gentle humor
over this movie
reno does what he can in a thankless situation , the film ricochets from humor to violence and back again , and ryoko hirosue makes us wonder if she is always like that .
cherish would 've worked a lot better had it been a short film .
least favourite emotions
female-bonding pictures like divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood
overflowing septic tank
things really get weird , though not particularly scary : the movie is all portent and no content
for decades we 've marveled at disney 's rendering of water , snow , flames and shadows in a hand-drawn animated world .
exceedingly memorable one for most people
not to mention
one continuum
to the gorgeous locales and exceptional lead performances
tolkien fan
as a film director
a pint-sized ` goodfellas ' designed to appeal to the younger set , it 's not a very good movie in any objective sense ,
fourth `` pokemon ''
a masterpiece
schultz
from unlikable characters and a self-conscious sense
are usually depressing but rewarding
might be some sort of credible gender-provoking philosophy submerged here , but who the hell cares
like me
`` ... something appears to have been lost in the translation this time
a black hole
most offensive action
lightest
even all that funny
fiennes
the animation and backdrops are lush and inventive , yet return to neverland never manages to take us to that elusive , lovely place where we suspend our disbelief
not into high-tech splatterfests
in walter 's documentary
his own brand of liberalism
a computer-generated cold fish
very issues
sitting open too long
a light ,
to visualizing nijinsky 's diaries
, i realized the harsh reality of my situation
watching history
you 've paid a matinee price
period
poor stephen rea
to show us a good time
there are some laughs in this movie , but
even then
unsettling spookiness
a documentary by dana janklowicz-mann and amir mann
the movie runs a good race , one that will have you at the edge of your seat for long stretches . '
tian zhuangzhuang
of the things costner movies are known for
without reeking of research library dust
neither light nor magical enough to bring off this kind of whimsy
to care about a film that proposes as epic tragedy the plight of a callow rich boy who is forced to choose between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
that examines many different ideas from happiness to guilt in an intriguing bit of storytelling
fitting
, so it 's not a brilliant piece of filmmaking , but it is a funny -lrb- sometimes hilarious -rrb- comedy with a deft sense of humor about itself , a playful spirit and a game cast .
skip this turd and pick your nose instead because you 're sure to get more out of the latter experience .
it aimlessly and unsuccessfully attempts to fuse at least three dull plots into one good one .
decent performance
behan 's memoir is great material for a film -- rowdy , brawny and lyrical in the best irish sense -- but sheridan has settled for a lugubrious romance .
alternately frustrating and rewarding .
what it was to be iranian-american in 1979
young people trying to cope with the mysterious and brutal nature of adults
with intelligence and care
the dramatic scenes are frequently unintentionally funny
generically
keeping
not to mention absolutely refreshed .
could hardly ask for more .
to call for prevention rather than to place blame , making it one of the best war movies ever made
that awkward age
the raunch
good-looking but ultimately pointless political thriller
look much like anywhere in new york
is a little too in love
outlandish
scores of characters , some fictional , some
drawn into the party
the printed page
of elegant wit and artifice
the minds
desire and
the full ticket price to see `` simone , '' and consider a dvd rental instead
the way we were ,
laudable in themselves
bears out as your typical junkie opera
the tangled feelings
's the scarlet letter
manhattan 's architecture
quietly engaging .
their frantic efforts
finds no way to entertain or inspire its viewers .
thrills ,
the story that emerges
weird ,
stagy and stilted
xxx is as deep as a petri dish and as well-characterized as a telephone book but still say it was a guilty pleasure
by its end
a murder mystery
through the sugar coating
a fantastic premise anchors this movie , but what it needs is either a more rigid , blair witch-style commitment to its mockumentary format , or a more straightforward , dramatic treatment , with all the grandiosity that that implies .
british stage icon
a caricature -- not even with that radioactive hair
godard 's ode to tackling life 's wonderment is a rambling and incoherent manifesto about the vagueness of topical excess ... in praise of love remains a ponderous and pretentious endeavor that 's unfocused and tediously exasperating .
pyschological center
as it looks in the face of death
rough-trade
reminds us how realistically nuanced a robert de niro performance can be when he is not more lucratively engaged in the shameless self-caricature of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb- and ` analyze that , ' promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year .
tykwer 's
the power of spirits
that it 's only a peek
so-so films
it does have one saving grace .
anything seen on jerry springer
watch your merchant ivory productions
drug abuse , infidelity and death are n't usually comedy fare , but turpin 's film allows us to chuckle through the angst
it 's simply , and surprisingly , a nice , light treat
touching though it is
adapted
his next line
split up
the movie as a whole is cheap junk and an insult to their death-defying efforts
limited to lds church members and undemanding armchair tourists
entertaining and informative
would be rendered tedious by avary 's failure to construct a story with even a trace of dramatic interest
smart , sassy interpretation of the oscar wilde play .
from start
top of the world
document of a troubadour , his acolytes , and the triumph of his band
handled
, david caesar has stepped into the mainstream of filmmaking with an assurance worthy of international acclaim and with every cinematic tool well under his control -- driven by a natural sense for what works on screen .
shake off your tensions
, mr. shyamalan is undone by his pretensions .
all the small moments and flashbacks do n't add up to much more than trite observations on the human condition .
several survivors , whose riveting memories are rendered with such clarity that it 's as if it all happened only yesterday
a dead dog
uh , shred
yuen
accepting a 50-year-old in the role is creepy in a michael jackson sort of way .
revealing look
like between lunch breaks for shearer 's radio show
is why anybody picked it up .
how that man single-handedly turned a plane full of hard-bitten , cynical journalists into what was essentially , by campaign 's end , an extended publicity department
it 's like dying and going to celluloid heaven
head off
that possesses all the good intentions in the world , but
driver-esque
that 's been acted out
of arwen
yes , spirited away is a triumph of imagination , but
, unconvincing
crassness
creating adventure
a skateboard film
has plenty of laughs .
ever wondered what it would be like to be smack in the middle of a war zone armed with nothing but a camera
of what 's become one of the movies ' creepiest conventions , in which the developmentally disabled
tiny acts of kindness
a mildly engaging central romance , hospital
, in the end , play out with the intellectual and emotional impact of an after-school special
a true study
carrying a bag of golf clubs over one shoulder
embraces it , energizes it and
smoke
girls movie
must be labelled ` hip ' , ` innovative ' and ` realistic '
tuned in to its community
of dedicated artists
reunion
laziness
works because we 're never sure if ohlinger 's on the level or merely
a straightforward , emotionally honest manner
hungry-man portions of bad
singer\/composer bryan adams contributes a slew of songs
in the real world
a movie just
an odd drama set in the world of lingerie models and bar dancers in the midwest that held my interest precisely because it did n't try to .
cards
the worthy successor
are suitably kooky which should appeal to women and they strip down often enough to keep men alert , if not amused
is the opposite of a truly magical movie .
it 's not entirely memorable
view , no contemporary interpretation of joan 's prefeminist plight
lookin ' for their mamet
it has fun with the quirks of family life ,
the unfolding crisis
it 's hard to imagine anybody ever being `` in the mood '' to view a movie as harrowing and painful as the grey zone , but
renner
graham
the film 's conclusion powerful and satisfying
orange county '' is far funnier than it would seem to have any right to be .
an allegory concerning the chronically mixed signals african american professionals get about overachieving
completists only
long and relentlessly saccharine film
considered approach
the blood
ever released by a major film studio .
hollywood star
survive a screening with little harm done
interesting cinematic devices -lrb- cool visual backmasking -rrb- , a solid cast
complicated enough to let you bask in your own cleverness as you figure it out
the fringes of the american underground
is as close as you can get to an imitation movie .
's still entertaining to watch the target practice .
anyone who wants to start writing screenplays can just follow the same blueprint from hundreds of other films , sell it to the highest bidder and walk away without anyone truly knowing your identity .
no-frills docu-dogma plainness
labyrinthine
layered and
an exceptionally dark joke
allegedly inspiring
beyond redemption
based on the wonderful acting clinic put on by spader and gyllenhaal
the story to actually give them life
be pleasant in spite of its predictability
none of this so-called satire
is n't a definitive counter-cultural document
this is a nervy , risky film
subtle and richly
seems as funny as it did in analyze this , not even joe viterelli as de niro 's right-hand goombah
d.w. griffith
puts washington , as honest working man john q. archibald , on a pedestal , then keeps lifting the pedestal higher .
misconstrued
arms
exposition
it establishes its ominous mood and tension swiftly , and
to be truly informed by the wireless
graceless and ugly
beijing
great scares
as shadyac 's perfunctory directing chops
austin powers films
as deep as a petri dish and as well-characterized
calling
to hit the silver screen
of people who try to escape the country
pure disney
a monopoly
with the movie 's final half hour
like tremors
a dearth of real poignancy
oral storytelling
barely tolerable
looked like
wallace gets a bit heavy handed with his message at times , and has a visual flair that waxes poetic far too much for our taste .
during windtalkers
hey , do n't shoot the messenger
animator todd mcfarlane 's
solid execution
can admire but is difficult to connect with on any deeper level
's anchored by splendid performances from an honored screen veteran and a sparkling newcomer who instantly transform themselves into a believable mother\/daughter pair
little question
a checklist of everything rob reiner and his cast
funny , uplifting and moving
a weak and ineffective ghost story
it is supremely unfunny and unentertaining to watch middle-age and
unholy mess
aimed mainly
an older cad instructs a younger lad in zen and the art of getting laid in this prickly indie comedy of manners and misanthropy .
little of our emotional investment
briefly
hunter steve irwin
... myers has turned his franchise into the movie version of an adolescent dirty-joke book done up in post-tarantino pop-culture riffs ...
noise , mayhem and stupidity
which only prove that ` zany ' does n't necessarily mean ` funny
the best and most mature comedy
an hour-and-a-half
a bad imitation of the bard
a mature , deeply felt fantasy of a director 's travel through 300 years of russian history .
a `` black austin
the choppy editing to the annoying score to ` special effects ' by way of replacing objects in a character 's hands below the camera line
on caring for animals and respecting other cultures
realism
for most movies , 84 minutes is short
an original bone
the power of love
a troubadour , his acolytes ,
affecting than silence
would act if they had periods
the many inconsistencies in janice 's behavior
is less compelling than the circumstances of its making .
her pure fantasy character ,
all-enveloping
that 's muy loco , but no more ridiculous than most of the rest of `` dragonfly . ''
the emotions
muckraking
none-too-original
of a picture that was n't all that great to begin with
being bored
is robbed and replaced with a persecuted `` other
's been done before but never so vividly or with so much passion
psychological
sometimes incisive and sensitive
goodness for this signpost
too offensive
but instead
ready to go to the u.n. and ask permission for a preemptive strike
surface flash
its own actions and revelations
hobbled by half-baked setups and sluggish pacing
adolescent
presiding over the end of cinema as we know it and
frames
a change in -lrb- herzog 's -rrb- personal policy
universal tale
much more than
casual moviegoers who stumble into rules expecting a slice of american pie hijinks starring the kid from dawson 's creek
neil burger 's
ultimately , the film amounts to being lectured to by tech-geeks , if you 're up for that sort of thing .
be catechism
-- and deeply appealing --
by the two daughters
back home receiving war department telegrams
by shooting itself in the foot
unless you 're a fanatic
a `` 2 ''
puts flimsy flicks like this behind bars
into hogwash
a little less bling-bling and a lot more romance
mostly martha could have used a little trimming -- 10 or 15 minutes could be cut and no one would notice --
manhattan and hell
blind to the silliness
you can see the would-be surprises coming a mile away , and the execution of these twists is delivered with a hammer .
yet this one makes up for in heart what it lacks in outright newness .
rouses us .
hidden impulsive niches
corny examination
fails so fundamentally on every conventional level
butterflies
rich and
it much better
properly intense , claustrophobic tale
mythic
arctic
what it is supposed to be , but ca n't really call it a work of art
while american adobo has its heart -lrb- and its palate -rrb- in the right place
donovan ... squanders his main asset , jackie chan , and fumbles the vital action sequences .
to create an underplayed melodrama about family dynamics and dysfunction that harks back to the spare , unchecked heartache of yasujiro ozu
-- but it makes for one of the most purely enjoyable and satisfying evenings at the movies i 've had in a while .
of germany 's democratic weimar republic
a three-dimensional , average , middle-aged woman
there is never really a true `` us '' versus `` them ''
inchoate but already eldritch christian right propaganda machine
singing and finger snapping it might have held my attention , but as it stands i kept looking for the last exit from brooklyn .
empathy
in a tasteful , intelligent manner
as obvious as telling a country skunk
a played-out idea
is n't much
a few chuckles
out scenes
warmth and gentle humor
own infinite
one of the cleverest , most deceptively amusing comedies of the year
's a tougher picture than it is
to sustain the film
have come from an animated-movie screenwriting textbook
shrieky
engaged in filmmaking today is so cognizant of the cultural and moral issues involved in the process
never quite makes it to the boiling point , but manages to sustain a good simmer for most of its running time .
a gritty police thriller with all the dysfunctional family dynamics one could wish for
... the first 2\/3 of the film are incredibly captivating and insanely funny , thanks in part to interesting cinematic devices -lrb- cool visual backmasking -rrb- , a solid cast , and some wickedly sick and twisted humor ...
carried out by folks worthy of scorn
its exquisite acting , inventive screenplay , mesmerizing music , and many inimitable scenes
thrillers
is nothing redeeming about this movie
a deliberately unsteady mixture
know about her
there very ,
solidly constructed
something to be taken seriously
a farce
a bit contrived
involved with her .
plant
loneliness and insecurity
earns the right to be favorably compared to das boot .
become a household name
like a made-for-home-video quickie
grating and tedious
neither amusing nor dramatic enough to sustain interest
may be about drug dealers , kidnapping , and unsavory folks
aged
heart or
the combustible mixture of a chafing inner loneliness and desperate grandiosity that tend to characterize puberty
the creative animation work may not look as fully ` rendered ' as pixar 's industry standard
old people will love this movie , and i mean that in the nicest possible way
're burnt out on it 's a wonderful life marathons and bored with a christmas carol
gears
basic plot
some stunning visuals -- and some staggeringly boring cinema .
something of a stiff --
red lights , a rattling noise
sing the lyrics to `` tonight
of almost bergmanesque intensity
retro
to believe it
show to steal
tape
meet them halfway
at the station looking for a return ticket to realism
such a straightforward , emotionally honest manner that by the end
is a frustrating patchwork : an uneasy marriage of louis begley 's source novel -lrb- about schmidt -rrb- and an old payne screenplay
affirms the nourishing aspects of love and companionship
after a while , hoffman 's quirks and mannerisms , particularly his penchant for tearing up on cue -- things that seem so real in small doses -- become annoying and artificial .
'' wanted and quite honestly
that lacks what little lilo & stitch had in
find the oddest places
within the drama
consigned to the dustbin of history
suffers from a lackluster screenplay
initial strangeness inexorably gives way to rote sentimentality and mystical tenderness becomes narrative expedience
film debut
discern if this is a crazy work of disturbed genius or merely 90 minutes of post-adolescent electra rebellion
sleazy
entertainingly delivered , yet with a distinctly musty odour , its expiry date long gone
quieter domestic scenes of women
of replacing objects in a character 's hands below the camera line
to offer some modest amusements when one has nothing else to watch
a decision that plucks `` the four feathers ''
being unknowable
big enough
and didactic burlesque
their estranged gay and lesbian children
from his fun friendly demeanor in exchange for a darker unnerving role
direct-to-void
the little things
was coming next
its defining philosophical conscience
comes off as emotionally manipulative and sadly imitative of innumerable past love story derisions .
, some things are immune to the folly of changing taste and attitude .
of tom green and the farrelly brothers
its true-to-life characters ,
re-creations
to rank with its worthy predecessors
suits the story , wherein our hero must ride roughshod over incompetent cops to get his man
at the beginning
innocent and jaded
to capture the novel 's deeper intimate resonances
seeing a series of perfect black pearls clicking together to form a string
glorious mess .
rather pretentious
with the unsettling spookiness of the supernatural
o fantasma is boldly , confidently orchestrated , aesthetically and sexually
can you take before indigestion sets in
in world traveler and in his earlier film that freundlich
` a ' list cast
portray richard dawson
entirely too straight-faced
the makings of an interesting meditation on the ethereal nature of the internet and the otherworldly energies it could channel
a cross between blow
forced drama in this wildly uneven movie ,
ichi the killer ''
in an independent film of satiric fire and emotional turmoil
triple x is a double agent , and he 's one bad dude
broad cross-section
do a great job of anchoring the characters in the emotional realities of middle age .
now-cliched
fact , the best in recent memory
for an intelligent movie in which you can release your pent up anger
of dazzling pop entertainment
fresh and raw like a blown-out vein
worth the price of admission for the ridicule factor
grandfather
balloon
flick worthy
own film
a veggie tales movie may well depend on your threshold for pop manifestations of the holy spirit .
to the gifted korean american stand-up
a slice of counterculture that might be best forgotten
a heretofore unfathomable question : is it possible for computer-generated characters
the story has some nice twists but the ending and some of the back-story is a little tired
acted -- and far less crass - than some other recent efforts
hopefully , this film will attach a human face to all those little steaming cartons .
seen a movie instead of an endless trailer
a fascinating subject matter
the story and ensuing complications are too manipulative
of iles ' book
it looks good , but
conrad l. hall 's cinematography will likely be nominated for an oscar next year
the heart and soul of cinema
disconcertingly slack
an exhilarating serving of movie fluff .
want to pack raw dough in my ears
intellect and feeling
attal 's hang-ups surrounding infidelity are so old-fashioned
of a mentally challenged woman
other issues that are as valid today
hits a nerve
fall closer in quality
if you 're really renting this you 're not interested in discretion in your entertainment choices , you 're interested in anne geddes , john grisham , and thomas kincaid .
is lost , leaving the character of critical jim two-dimensional and pointless
'' and `` terrible
real poignancy
captures the dry wit that 's so prevalent on the rock
is left of the scruffy , dopey old hanna-barbera charm
was co-written by mattel executives and lobbyists
it may be about drug dealers , kidnapping , and unsavory folks , but the tone and pacing are shockingly intimate
amused by the idea that we have come to a point in society
sterling
also has plenty for those -lrb- like me -rrb- who are n't .
at the `` wild ride '' that ensues when brash young men set out to conquer the online world with laptops , cell phones and sketchy business plans
far funnier
road to perdition does display greatness
the type of dumbed-down exercise in stereotypes that gives the -lrb- teen comedy -rrb- genre a bad name .
yes , i suppose it 's lovely that cal works out his issues with his dad and comes to terms with his picture-perfect life -- but world traveler gave me no reason to care ,
a wholly unnecessary pre-credit sequence designed to give some of the characters a ` back story
not only are the film 's sopranos gags incredibly dated and unfunny
enough to sustain laughs
suavity
terrific date movie
undergraduate
to irk viewers
poster movie
is disposable
the movie is a mess from start to finish .
there 's not a comedic moment in this romantic comedy .
are once again
are just two of the elements that will grab you
critical jim
to see what all the fuss is about
go unnoticed and underappreciated
to being exciting
smeared windshield
the characters in swimfan seem motivated by nothing short of dull , brain-deadening hangover .
linking a halfwit plot to a series of standup routines in which wilson and murphy show how funny they could have been in a more ambitious movie
big thing 's
the integrity and vision
to true love
win many fans
plight and isolation
so earnest , so overwrought and so wildly implausible
in a way that bespeaks an expiration date passed a long time ago
the hallucinatory drug culture
finds a consistent tone and
help --
presents
grant and
best-known creation
'll be your slave for a year
for breath
inhalant
-lrb- d -rrb- espite its familiar subject matter
with a tone as variable as the cinematography
make me want to lie down in a dark room with something cool to my brow
imagines the result would look like something like this .
you can take the grandkids or the grandparents and never worry about anyone being bored ...
collective fear
much credit
by and large this is mr. kilmer 's movie
lacks fellowship 's heart
the notion of creating a screen adaptation of evans ' saga of hollywood excess
only for the film 's publicists or for people who take as many drugs as the film 's characters
at every turn
it 's just plain boring .
the `` other side of the story
a lot of nubile young actors in a film about campus depravity
hanks and fisk
this space-based homage
passable enough for a shoot-out in the o.k. court
general audiences
gave people seizures
at no point during k-19
luvvies in raptures
a dope
is not first-rate
the best comedy concert movie i 've seen since cho 's previous concert comedy film , i 'm the one that i want , in 2000 .
a wry and sometime bitter movie about love
both seven
an unsettling , memorable cinematic experience that
in this bitter italian comedy
's hardly any fun to watch
as commander-in-chief of this film
been ` it 's just a kids ' flick
whether the original version
confessions may not be a straightforward bio , nor does it offer much in the way of barris ' motivations , but the film is an oddly fascinating depiction of an architect of pop culture .
vincent r. nebrida
that characterizes better hip-hop clips and is content to recycle images and characters that were already tired 10 years ago
the intoxicating fumes and
make showtime the most savory and hilarious guilty pleasure of many a recent movie season .
rediscover the quivering kid
conquers
anomie films
delicate , clever
have failed
kissing jessica stein is one of the greatest date movies in years .
repressed
the firebrand turned savvy ad man
a muddle splashed with bloody beauty as vivid as any scorsese has ever given us .
rather listless
appealing on third or fourth viewing
the weeks
more emphasis
all the stronger
over and over
warm nor fuzzy
since the lion king ''
valley
impart an almost visceral sense of dislocation and change
spans
added
no business
need a stronger stomach
rolls
a james bond series for kids
benefit from the spice of specificity
few movie moment gems
the multi-layers
lecture
and human-scale characters
so labyrinthine
into an undistinguished rhythm of artificial suspense
defies expectation
funny or scary
are too strange and dysfunctional
more colorful , more playful tone
it looks like an action movie , but
make our imagination
revel in those visual in-jokes , as in the film 's verbal pokes at everything from the likes of miramax chief harvey weinstein 's bluff personal style
mishandle the story 's promising premise of a physician who needs to heal himself .
coming right
in the night and nobody
in his hypermasculine element here
jackson and co
our story
after viewing this one
expectation
searching for a quarter in a giant pile of elephant feces
seems to have recharged him
a muddled limp biscuit
silly , outrageous , ingenious thriller
of tim allen
discloses almost nothing .
this film is not a love letter for the slain rappers
shrug off the annoyance of that chatty fish
mainstream american movies
drama and black comedy
into your very bloodstream
minimally
's precisely what arthur dong 's family fundamentals does .
embarking
portrayed with almost supernatural powers
of eight legged freaks
from new zealand whose boozy , languid air is balanced by a rich visual clarity and deeply
flies
unfolds with such a wallop of you-are-there immediacy
a sweet , laugh-a-minute crowd pleaser
unexpectedly moving meditation
into a relationship and then
too much syrup and not enough fizz
devolves
to feel funny and light
the unexplainable pain and
stylized
mr. day-lewis roars with leonine power
is one adapted - from-television movie that actually looks as if it belongs on the big screen
, then you 'll enjoy the hot chick .
, this trifling romantic comedy in which opposites attract for no better reason than that the screenplay demands it squanders the charms of stars hugh grant and sandra bullock .
`` frailty '' starts out like a typical bible killer story
the light comedic work of zhao benshan and the delicate ways of dong jie
whimsical comedy
with cloying messages and irksome characters
american-russian armageddon
the phone rings
treats his audience the same way that jim brown treats his women -- as dumb , credulous , unassuming , subordinate subjects .
copenhagen neighborhood
unlikely friendship
something creepy and vague is in the works
a superficial midlife crisis
seem
previous collaboration ,
a taut contest
should be filling the screen with this tortured , dull artist and monster-in-the
following the murder of matthew shepard
's been acted out
welcome or
dialogue bits
the ambiguous ending
that 's just too boring and obvious
linger
on the yiddish stage
one of the most plain , unimaginative romantic comedies i
experienced by southern blacks as distilled
has too many spots where it 's on slippery footing ,
did this viewer feel enveloped in a story that , though meant to be universal in its themes of loyalty , courage and dedication to a common goal , never seems to leave the lot
in a mess of mixed messages , over-blown drama and bruce willis
does n't quite make the cut of being placed on any list of favorites .
once ice-t sticks his mug in the window of the couple 's bmw and begins haranguing the wife in bad stage dialogue
water
watch huppert scheming , with her small , intelligent eyes as steady
too much meandering , norton has to recite bland police procedural details , fiennes wanders around in an attempt to seem weird and distanced , hopkins looks like a drag queen
cliched and contrived
the makers of this ` we 're - doing-it-for - the-cash ' sequel were
so overwhelmed by its lack of purpose that it seeks excitement in manufactured high drama
there 's a thin line between likably old-fashioned and fuddy-duddy , and the count of monte cristo ... never quite settles on either side
on the first blade
as played by ryan gosling
melancholy and
the wit , humor and snappy dialogue of the original
sy 's queasy infatuation and overall strangeness
lacks in clarity
like a reading from bartlett 's familiar quotations
suggests , `
suspense , surprise
discount its ability to bore
agents
feels universal
inventive action sequences
knee-jerk
food movies
ethnographic
to the work
his plea
that were it a macy 's thanksgiving day parade balloon
melodrama , sorrow , laugther , and tears
a collage
well-directed
dark , gritty story
get into the history books
is n't nearly as downbeat
as
are odd and pixilated and sometimes both .
royals
just a
a muddled drama
calculated events
begins with promise
racial profiling hollywood style
with four scriptwriters
brought unexpected gravity
political prisoners ,
best movies
unlikable characters and a self-conscious sense
finding entertainment
a bit melodramatic and even a little dated
bogs down in insignificance
the glamorous machine
a haunted house , a haunted ship , what 's next
jolie
, the uncertainty principle , as verbally pretentious as the title may be , has its handful of redeeming features , as long as you discount its ability to bore .
takes on nickleby with all the halfhearted zeal of an 8th grade boy delving into required reading
have a bit of a phony relationship
on the soundtrack
to being either funny or scary
to liven things up
other cultures
, having survived ,
laugther , and tears
institutionalized
the casting call
subjugate truth
loses faith in its own viability and
is ultimately suspiciously familiar
shyamalan -rrb-
's just rather leaden and dull
history or biography channel
of the dehumanizing and ego-destroying process of unemployment
classicism or
charmless witch
just have problems , which are neither original nor are presented in convincing way .
an awkwardly contrived exercise in magic realism .
find room
have that an impressionable kid could n't stand to hear
the now computerized yoda finally reveals his martial artistry
commend it
movie-star
show that hinges on the subgenre 's most enabling victim ... and an ebullient affection for industrial-model meat freezers
seen this exact same movie a hundred times
dripping with cliche
may pander to our basest desires for payback
this mild-mannered farce
stays
only know as an evil , monstrous lunatic
a wishy-washy melodramatic movie that shows us plenty of sturm
told just proficiently enough to trounce its overly comfortable trappings .
an empty , ugly exercise
is a just a waste .
it made me feel unclean , and i 'm the guy who liked there 's something about mary and both american pie movies .
alone could force you to scratch a hole in your head .
whenever he wants you to feel something
good news to anyone
freshly considers arguments the bard 's immortal plays
a fan
what a concept
pleasant piece
slightly naughty , just-above-average off -
kid stays
, unfunny one
buy popcorn .
that it jams too many prefabricated story elements into the running time
it 's no classic
will probably limited to lds church members and undemanding armchair tourists .
not cloying
all he 's done
entertainments to emerge from the french film industry in years
too many characters saying too many clever things and
we sometimes need comforting fantasies about mental illness
look at the star-making machinery of tinseltown
eventually
like antwone fisher
who know nothing about the subject
refreshing to see a movie that embraces its old-fashioned themes and in the process comes out looking like something wholly original
steals so freely from other movies and
about a city
pile
natural acting
white-knuckled and unable
sustains interest during the long build-up of expository material
a canny crowd pleaser , and the last kiss ...
very hollowness
a sour attempt at making a farrelly brothers-style , down-and-dirty laugher for the female set .
few scares
as glum as mr. de niro
dv poetry
short of wonderful with its ten-year-old female protagonist and its steadfast refusal to set up a dualistic battle between good and evil
the power of shanghai ghetto ,
william
been shot
is it a romantic comedy .
to hate one character
masturbation jokes
following up
the beaten path
want to be
the stunt-hungry dimwits
a bit exploitative
wrapped
than to sit back and enjoy a couple of great actors hamming it up
for proof of that on the cinematic front , look no further than this 20th anniversary edition of the film that spielberg calls , retrospectively , his most personal work yet .
brightly colored dreams
it were n't
is that they are actually releasing it into theaters .
to its title
that is n't entirely infantile
bacon keeps things interesting , but do n't go out of your way to pay full price .
drug dealers , kidnapping ,
that , like shiner 's organizing of the big fight , pulls off enough
a laugh
hard as this may be to believe , here on earth , a surprisingly similar teen drama , was a better film .
george romero
a couple of aborted attempts
gets clunky on the screen
do n't really do the era justice
torture and self-mutilation
of the elements
middle-class angst
from dawson 's creek
scorcher
married
is not an easy film .
, challenging
american beauty reeks
will ever be anything more than losers
paying dues for good books unread
've seen in a while , a meander through worn-out material
any real psychological grounding
raises serious questions
trenchant critique
two movies
the delicious
of the 1.2 million palestinians who live in the crowded cities and refugee camps of gaza
with scores of characters , some fictional , some from history
, this marvelous documentary touches -- ever so gracefully -- on the entire history of the yiddish theater , both in america and israel .
is n't a retooled genre piece , the tale of a guy and his gun ,
boisterous ,
with the kind of visual flair that shows what great cinema can really do
if it does n't also keep us
to films like them
, like i already mentioned ... it 's robert duvall !
's real visual charge to the filmmaking
in the pantheon of billy bob 's body of work
uncool
, the players do n't have a clue on the park .
particularly subtle
no laughs .
the jackal , the french connection
negated
finely crafted , finely written
fest that 'll put hairs on your chest
generous
this drama
having characters drop their pants for laughs and not the last time
across these days
guises and elaborate futuristic sets to no particularly memorable effect .
being rewarded by a script that assumes you are n't very bright
grown tired of going where no man has gone before
a 102-minute film
pretty bad
a truly distinctive and a deeply pertinent film
the forgettable pleasures
thriller junk
cut out
keen insights
a fine , focused piece of work that reopens an interesting controversy and never succumbs to sensationalism
delicious and delicately funny look
it 's dark but has wonderfully funny moments ; you care about the characters ; and the action and special effects are first-rate .
esther kahn is unusual but unfortunately also irritating .
kept much of the plot
who cares ?
a real stake
that flow through the hollywood pipeline without a hitch
a ticket
the man who bilked unsuspecting moviegoers
destination
heart
dampened through familiarity ,
never feels draggy
a hollywood film
content merely to lionize its title character and exploit his anger -
, badly cobbled look
can see without feeling embarrassed
is its refusal to recognise any of the signposts , as if discovering a way through to the bitter end without a map
distinguished actor
a woman 's life
after seeing the film
foursome
sensitive to a fault
hinges on the subgenre
to eat popcorn
it has been with all the films in the series
do n't look back .
the film itself -- as well its delightful cast -- is so breezy
bible parables and not an actual story
of ridiculousness
solondz is without doubt an artist of uncompromising vision , but that vision is beginning to feel , if not morally bankrupt , at least terribly monotonous .
most restless young audience
, it 's well worth a rental .
a little too ponderous to work as shallow entertainment , not remotely incisive enough to qualify as drama , monsoon wedding serves mostly to whet one 's appetite for the bollywood films .
... bibbidy-bobbidi-bland .
spy has all the same problems the majority of action comedies have .
the disappointingly generic nature of the entire effort
her performance is more interesting -lrb- and funnier -rrb- than his
a southern gothic
where people who have never picked a lock do so easily after a few tries and become expert fighters after a few weeks
making this queen a thoroughly modern maiden
further apart
anti-harry
in a world of artistic abandon and political madness and very nearly
a niche hit
chillingly
may require so much relationship maintenance that celibacy can start looking good
figuring it out
rare
its characters and communicates something
a raise
deeply affecting
's -rrb- a clever thriller with enough unexpected twists to keep our interest .
's already a joke in the united states .
degrades its characters , its stars and its audience
renner carries much of the film with a creepy and dead-on performance .
is seriously
sticks his mug in the window of the couple 's bmw and begins haranguing the wife in bad stage dialogue
recommendation
go to a bank manager and save everyone the misery
a mediocre tribute to films like them
a staggeringly compelling character
verismo
former mr. drew barrymore
over our heads
things , but does n't
to see who can out-bad-act the other
come away
with unintended laughs
for a critical and commercial disaster
those underrated professionals
lacks in substance
to spend their time in the theater thinking up grocery lists and ways to tell their kids how not to act like pinocchio
bald
's all-powerful , a voice for a pop-cyber culture that feeds on her bjorkness
fuss
shaggy
film noir and action flicks
another dickens '
mimics everyone and everything
of youth
laid-back good spirits
a bland murder-on-campus yawner .
of their gourd
director carl franklin , so crisp and economical in one false move
spellbinding fun and
of an approach
richard pryor mined his personal horrors and came up with a treasure chest of material , but
be a one-trick pony
brooding personalities
that it might as well have been titled generic jennifer lopez romantic comedy
seriousness
action and almost no substance
being an object of intense scrutiny for 104 minutes
cold-hearted snake petrovich
engaging despite being noticeably derivative of goodfellas and at least a half dozen other trouble-in-the-ghetto flicks
, you 're far better served by the source material .
the production details are lavish
have much to say beyond the news
never gets too cloying thanks to the actors ' perfect comic timing and sweet , genuine chemistry .
director elie chouraqui , who co-wrote the script ,
psychology 101 study
made infinitely more wrenching
a mediocre exercise in target demographics , unaware that it 's the butt of its own joke .
is so consistently unimaginative
as with most late-night bull sessions , eventually the content is n't nearly as captivating as the rowdy participants think it is .
though , is the one established by warner bros. giant chuck jones , who died a matter of weeks before the movie 's release .
i saw worse stunt editing or cheaper action movie production values than in extreme ops
anyone not
the picture uses humor and a heartfelt conviction to tell a story about discovering your destination in life ,
to acquire the fast-paced contemporary society
it 's a brilliant , honest performance by nicholson , but the film is an agonizing bore except when the fantastic kathy bates turns up .
more tiring than anything
hope
a cynic
rooted
a brainy prep-school kid with a mrs. robinson complex
the filmmaker ascends , literally , to the olympus of the art world , but he would have done well to end this flawed , dazzling series with the raising of something other than his own cremaster .
like any of these despicable characters
neither protagonist
entire cast
distracted rhythms
historically significant work
is worth a look ,
it stars schticky chris rock and stolid anthony hopkins , who seem barely in the same movie .
gasp for gas
for this one
its moving story
folds under its own thinness .
watchable
order
remarkable for its excellent storytelling , its economical , compressed characterisations and for its profound humanity , it 's an adventure story and history lesson all in one .
than awe
ca n't even do that much .
same song
jeong
's burns ' visuals , characters and his punchy dialogue , not his plot , that carry waydowntown .
perfectly acceptable , perfectly bland
bushels of violence
is n't a comparison to reality
even if you do n't know the band or the album 's songs by heart , you will enjoy seeing how both evolve ,
seagal 's -rrb-
of ghetto fabulousness
pristine style and bold colors make it as much fun as reading an oversized picture book before bedtime .
moments and scenes
almost the first two-thirds
joan and
ten-year-old female protagonist
what is and always has been remarkable about clung-to traditions
for a holiday in venice
was once an amoral assassin
the best script that besson has written in years
draggy
intellectual lector
decided lack of spontaneity in its execution and a dearth of real poignancy in its epiphanies .
utterly misplaced
not his plot
solondz 's thirst
meaning
some people march to the beat of a different drum ,
it 's not a motion picture ; it 's an utterly static picture
tragic -rrb-
be surefire casting
presents events partly from the perspective of aurelie and christelle , and
certainly an entertaining ride , despite many talky , slow scenes
the bard 's tragic play
may be in the right place
her talent
lost on the target audience
`` the dangerous lives of altar boys '' has flaws , but it also has humor and heart and very talented young actors
is what matters
most plain white toast comic book films
induce
love a joy to behold
seems inconceivable
can forgive the film its flaws
temptation , salvation and good intentions
's certainly an invaluable record of that special fishy community
that jackie chan is getting older ,
it collapses into exactly the kind of buddy cop comedy
its worst
if they 're not big fans of teen pop kitten britney spears
this visual trickery
, runteldat is something of a triumph .
a story , an old and scary one ,
unlikely to become a household name on the basis of his first starring vehicle
as schmidt , nicholson walks with a slow , deliberate gait , chooses his words carefully and subdues his natural exuberance .
i suppose it 's lovely that cal works out his issues with his dad and comes to terms with his picture-perfect life
distinguished from a mediocre one
on a dead dog
hard on a boat
solemn film
the passion , creativity , and fearlessness
, her tough , funny , rather chaotic show is n't subversive so much as it is nit-picky about the hypocrisies of our time .
helmer hudlin tries to make a hip comedy ,
the real charm of this trifle is the deadpan comic face of its star , jean reno , who resembles sly stallone in a hot sake half-sleep .
a just a waste
laughs -- sometimes a chuckle ,
carter
grenoble and
feeling refreshed and hopeful
one fantastic visual trope
sweetness and vulnerability
makes how i killed my father compelling
if festival in cannes nails hard - boiled hollywood argot with a bracingly nasty accuracy
director peter o'fallon
jerry bruckheimer 's putrid pond
illuminate
tell you that there 's no other reason why anyone should bother remembering it
more time appears to have gone into recruiting the right bands for the playlist and the costuming of the stars than into the script , which has a handful of smart jokes and not much else .
something happens that tells you there is no sense .
feel very much like a brand-new
even fans
as things turn nasty and tragic during the final third of the film
old `` twilight zone '' episode
considered career-best performances
caton-jones
particular theatrical family
baked
a dogged
never thought i 'd say this
most virtuous
dispel
ms. shu is an institution
every individual will see the movie through the prism of his or her own beliefs and prejudices , but the one thing most will take away is the sense that peace is possible .
eyes
believe that that 's exactly what these two people need to find each other
vaguely
have ever seen , constantly pulling the rug from underneath us , seeing things from new sides , plunging deeper , getting more intense .
invisible , nearly psychic nuances ,
, great to look at , and funny
grown-up
their predicament
life-embracing spirit
sexy , peculiar and always entertaining costume drama
most ill-conceived animated comedy
to its own bathos
succeeds in diminishing his stature from oscar-winning master to lowly studio hack
see it now
exercise in formula crash-and-bash action .
authentically impulsive humor
, it eventually works its way up to merely bad rather than painfully awful .
little puddle
cleverly worked out
any after-school special you can imagine
seen or heard
extreme humor
also wrecks any chance of the movie rising above similar fare
it 's sanctimonious , self-righteous and so eager to earn our love that you want to slap it
christmas future
will take longer to heal : the welt on johnny knoxville 's stomach from a riot-control projectile or my own tortured psyche
carries us effortlessly from darkness to light
the role of roger swanson
he 's a dangerous , secretly unhinged guy who could easily have killed a president because it made him feel powerful .
helmer hudlin tries to make a hip comedy , but his dependence on slapstick defeats the possibility of creating a more darkly edged tome .
the ideal casting
extremely
is a precisely layered performance by an actor in his mid-seventies , michel piccoli .
the direction occasionally rises to the level of marginal competence ,
deleting emotion
raise audience 's spirits and leave them singing long after the credits roll
merges
sucked .
to look away
` qatsi ' trilogy
coming-of-age portrait
an ingenue
nothing at the core of this slight coming-of-age\/coming-out tale
is a respectable sequel
good actors
slapdash mess
its and pieces of the hot chick are so hilarious , and schneider 's performance is so fine
holm does his sly , intricate magic , and iben hjelje is entirely appealing as pumpkin .
stodgy
have forgotten everything he ever knew about generating suspense
could use a little more humanity , but it never lacks in eye-popping visuals .
feel as if we 're seeing something purer than the real thing
there 's also a lot of redundancy and unsuccessful crudeness accompanying it
brings to a spectacular completion one
particularly assaultive
to commend it to movie audiences both innocent and jaded
have seen before
its longevity
she , janine and molly --
some campus
has no affect on the kurds
a superfluous sequel
shows --
irritates and saddens me that martin lawrence 's latest vehicle can explode obnoxiously into 2,500 screens while something of bubba ho-tep 's clearly evident quality may end up languishing on a shelf somewhere .
being who ca n't quite live up to it
occurrences
abandon their scripts
detailed down to the signs on the kiosks
i 'm not sure which half of dragonfly is worse : the part where nothing 's happening , or the part where something 's happening , but it 's stupid .
fetishistic
are some fairly unsettling scenes
as-it
nothing new to see
overburdened
warm-milk persona
has all the values of a straight-to-video movie ,
, aside from robert altman , spike lee , the coen brothers and a few others , our moviemakers do n't make often enough
-lrb- jackson and bledel -rrb- seem to have been picked not for their acting chops , but for their looks and appeal to the pre-teen crowd .
even though their story is predictable
a surprisingly similar teen drama
is at 22
while cherish does n't completely survive its tonal transformation from dark comedy to suspense thriller , it 's got just enough charm and appealing character quirks to forgive that still serious problem .
see a better thriller
latest attempt
these things
to be jolted out of their gourd
as spring break
shrapnel
it also taps into the primal fears of young people trying to cope with the mysterious and brutal nature of adults
the indifference of spanish social workers and
ambitious and moving but bleak film
oddballs
plain crap
universal studios and
a nerve
ran out of movies years ago
filmmakers dana janklowicz-mann and amir mann area
create characters who are sweet and believable , and are defeated by a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
hijacks the heat of revolution and turns it into a sales tool
-- sometimes amusedly , sometimes impatiently --
the basis for the entire plot
may rediscover the quivering kid inside
there 's a reason the studio did n't offer an advance screening .
allows , if you wanted to make as anti-kieslowski a pun as possible
ancient holistic healing system
many improbabilities
undeniably gorgeous
-lrb- has -rrb-
is otherwise
the lambs
is that sort of thing all over again
at this
witless ,
recoing 's fantastic performance does n't exactly reveal what makes vincent tick , but perhaps any definitive explanation for it would have felt like a cheat .
big bloody stew
127
the dream world of teen life
the star wars series
to this disney cartoon
delivers a sucker-punch
the nightmare of war
are what makes it worth the trip to the theatre
his great-grandson 's
for its only partly synthetic decency
simply ca n't recommend it enough .
reasonably intelligent person to get through the country bears
that have become a spielberg trademark
the second half of the movie really goes downhill .
ideas and wry comic mayhem
to see the it
richard pryor wannabe
the inevitable double - and triple-crosses arise
allows his cast members to make creative contributions to the story and dialogue .
the fun of toy story 2
a good one
so when dealing with the destruction of property and , potentially , of life itself
thoroughly debated in the media
michael moore has perfected the art of highly entertaining , self-aggrandizing , politically motivated documentary-making , and he 's got as potent a topic as ever here .
an unholy mess
its zeal to spread propaganda
it 's a barely tolerable slog over well-trod ground .
the biggest problem with roger avary 's uproar against the mpaa
, never again is a welcome and heartwarming addition to the romantic comedy genre .
a beautifully shot , but ultimately flawed film about growing up in japan
a cause
the better of obnoxious adults
is to substitute plot for personality .
, if disingenuous ,
still-inestimable contribution
you value your time and money
the laws of physics and
as i thought it was going to be
anchoring performance
swear
lugosi 's
i liked a lot of the smaller scenes .
the concert footage is stirring , the recording sessions are intriguing , and -- on the way to striking a blow for artistic integrity -- this quality band may pick up new admirers .
this enthralling documentary ... is at once playful and haunting , an in-depth portrait of an iconoclastic artist who was fundamentally unknowable even to his closest friends .
with the delight of discovery
empty , fetishistic violence in which murder is casual and fun
the same illogical things keep happening over and over again
the film 's circular structure
trapped wo n't score points for political correctness , but
for words , for its eccentric , accident-prone characters , and for the crazy things that keep people going in this crazy life
to their notorious rise
without thrills and a mystery devoid
may work as an addictive guilty pleasure but the material never overcomes its questionable satirical ambivalence .
written so well , that even a simple `` goddammit
blade ii
one is left with a sour taste in one 's mouth , and little else .
invigorating , surreal , and resonant
you think you 've figured out late marriage
tells you there is no sense
is clear :
propaganda film
spreads them pretty thin
his own style
uselessly redundant and shamelessly money-grubbing than most third-rate horror sequels
abroad
may not be a great piece of filmmaking
the gang-infested
race and culture forcefully told , with superb performances throughout
second helpings of love , romance , tragedy , false dawns , real dawns , comic relief , two separate crises during marriage ceremonies
the one hour
of an artist
the cartoon 's more obvious strength
the tiny two seater plane that carried the giant camera around australia , sweeping and gliding , banking
displays in freshening the play
was ushered in by the full monty
frightful vanity film
strange horror
the gentle and humane side
you can dance to
looking for a story
cold-hearted
lionize
cuddly
sounds like horrible poetry .
's bedeviled by labored writing and slack direction .
serves as a workable primer for the region 's recent history
the craven
a submarine movie
get a sense of good intentions derailed by a failure to seek and strike just the right tone
felt trapped and with no obvious escape
this movie has the usual impossible stunts ... but it has just as many scenes that are lean and tough enough to fit in any modern action movie .
are we dealing with dreams , visions or being told what actually happened as if it were the third ending of clue
every joke is repeated at least four times .
proves itself a more streamlined and thought out encounter than the original could ever have hoped to be
the mysteries
campy results
looks like he 's not trying to laugh at how bad
a colorful , joyous celebration of life
the mysteries lingered
the bad idea
an old payne screenplay
this world more complex
everything was as superficial as the forced new jersey lowbrow accent uma had .
more harmless pranksters than political activists
of the whole family
for all its brooding quality , ash wednesday is suspenseful and ultimately unpredictable , with a sterling ensemble cast .
's just merely very bad .
chicago 's
you to ponder anew what a movie can be
curiously adolescent movie
the price of the match that should be used to burn every print of the film
your disgust and
one of the most genuinely sweet films to come along in quite some time
of pure movie
newcomer helmer kevin donovan is hamstrung by a badly handled screenplay of what is really an amusing concept -- a high-tech tux that transforms its wearer into a superman .
is something rare and riveting : a wild ride that relies on more than special effects
you can see the would-be surprises coming a mile away , and
each other virtually
the rings
the movie for you
opportunity to trivialize the material
a routine shocker
aloof
a terrifying study of bourgeois
lasting traces of charlotte 's web of desire and desperation
from a stunningly unoriginal premise
for one of the most purely enjoyable and satisfying evenings at the movies i 've had in a while
who is drawn into the exotic world of belly dancing
-lrb- dong -rrb- makes a valiant effort to understand everyone 's point of view , and
this side of jonathan swift
the plot remains as guarded as a virgin with a chastity belt
20th century france
enough insight to keep it from being simpleminded
pit
doorstep
something american and european gay movies
too many pointless situations
gossip
it 's a conundrum not worth solving .
terrific casting
bad '' is the operative word for `` bad company
a complex story
, it already has one strike against it .
rotting underbelly
i have always appreciated a smartly written motion picture ,
, in spite of all that he 's witnessed , remains surprisingly idealistic
filmmaker tian zhuangzhuang triumphantly returns to narrative filmmaking with a visually masterful work of quiet power .
relies a bit
connoisseurs
of overwhelming waste
it 's young guns meets goodfellas in this easily skippable hayseeds-vs .
a journey spanning nearly three decades of bittersweet camaraderie and history , in which we feel that we truly know what makes holly and marina tick ,
sumptuous ocean visuals
into one good one
designed to fill time ,
here a more annoying , though less angry version of the irresponsible sandlerian manchild , undercut by the voice of the star of road trip
in character development and story logic
filmed on the set of carpenter 's the thing and loaded with actors you 're most likely to find on the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat
prolific director
that glosses over rafael 's evolution
the most ill-conceived animated comedy since the 1991 dog rover dangerfield .
an ambitious , serious film that manages to do virtually everything wrong ;
innate theatrics
sincere
we get a stab at soccer hooliganism , a double-barreled rip-off of quentin tarantino 's climactic shootout -- and meat loaf explodes .
wood film
some movies were made for the big screen , some for the small screen , and some , like ballistic : ecks vs. sever , were made for the palm screen .
to capture the novel 's deeper intimate resonances , the film has
the art direction and costumes are gorgeous and finely detailed ,
was a freshman fluke
to our seats
are first-rate
they crush each other under cars , throw each other out windows , electrocute and dismember their victims in full consciousness .
richly detailed ,
his band
the basic plot trajectory
the skill
blank
no idea of it is serious
is extremely thorough
the hypnotic imagery and fragmentary tale explore the connections between place and personal identity .
funny and wise
jump cuts , fast editing and lots of pyrotechnics
obvious cliches
who like movies that demand four hankies
occasionally charming
of how uncompelling the movie is unless it happens to cover your particular area of interest
shanghai ghetto
that the real antwone fisher was able to overcome his personal obstacles and become a good man
best efforts
the rest
a life-size reenactment of those jack chick cartoon tracts that always ended with some hippie getting tossed into the lake of fire .
in full regalia
spent an hour setting a fancy table and
stock and two smoking barrels
a pleasant and engaging enough sit , but in trying to have the best of both worlds it ends up falling short as a whole .
an hour-and-a-half-long commercial for britney 's latest album
, with 20 times the creativity but without any more substance ... indulgently entertaining but could have and should have been deeper .
movie theaters
remarkable for its excellent storytelling , its economical , compressed characterisations and for its profound humanity
engages us in constant fits of laughter ,
confines himself to shtick and sentimentality --
gods
that you hope britney wo n't do it one more time , as far as
an aids subtext
are so familiar you might as well be watching a rerun .
glamour and sleaze
are intended to make it shine
be the 21st century 's new `` conan
a live-action cartoon
uses lighting effects and innovative backgrounds to an equally impressive degree
bounces around with limp wrists , wearing tight tummy tops and hip huggers , twirling his hair on his finger and assuming that 's enough to sustain laughs
afghan tragedies
what is ...
of his most uncanny
of ford fairlane
, convincing
the all-french cast is marveilleux .
raucous gangster films
weissman and bill weber
stops
an engrossing thriller almost in spite of itself
slam-bang extravaganza
it does n't reach them ,
tight pants and
ponder the whole notion of passion
what ` dumb and dumber ' would have been without the vulgarity and with an intelligent , life-affirming script .
director george ratliff
a frustrating patchwork
anyone who has seen the hunger or cat people will find little new here
stanley kwan has directed not only one of the best gay love stories ever made , but
to characterize puberty
the subject matter
, lunatic invention
have the guts to make
affected malaise
need to tender inspirational tidings
numbered kidlets
of drooling idiots
lot
... puts enough salt into the wounds of the tortured and self-conscious material to make it sting .
inviting
how the movie could be released in this condition
artistic world-at-large
get further and further apart .
watch , giggle and get
drag along
its hackneyed elements
makes us believe she is kahlo
you came
competent direction
is less baroque and showy than hannibal , and less emotionally affecting than silence .
has a way of seeping into your consciousness
raw nerves
just another disjointed , fairly predictable psychological thriller .
'd have a hard time believing it was just coincidence .
brutal
the first movie
feel-good family comedy
, offbeat sense
turns up
at the star-making machinery of tinseltown
this latest installment of the horror film franchise that is apparently as invulnerable as its trademark villain
rent animal house
semen
joyous celebration
a hypnotic portrait of this sad , compulsive life .
try for the greatness
welcome
-- again , as in the animal --
second helpings of love , romance , tragedy , false dawns , real dawns , comic relief
messenger
ward
a family 's joyous life
stimulate hours of post viewing discussion , if only to be reminded of who did what to whom and why
sister
as hip-hop scooby-doo
a brand name
you come in to the film with a skateboard under your arm
watch it , offering fine acting moments and pungent insights
about love and terrorism
rather by emphasizing the characters
through dahmer 's two hours
they encounter in a place where war has savaged the lives and liberties of the poor and the dispossessed .
right , from its promenade of barely clad bodies in myrtle beach , s.c. , to the adrenaline jolt of a sudden lunch rush at the diner
the beauty of alexander payne 's ode to the everyman
seem all that profound , at least by way of what can be gleaned from this three-hour endurance test built around an hour 's worth of actual material
boasts at least a few good ideas and features some decent performances
lesser works
, interest can not be revived .
witless and utterly pointless
but as you watch the movie , you 're too interested to care .
monsoon wedding in late marriage
own cleverness
a perfect example
often
-lrb- p -rrb- artnering murphy with robert de niro for the tv-cops comedy showtime would seem to be surefire casting .
instead comes far closer than many movies to expressing the way many of us live -- someplace between consuming self-absorption and insistently demanding otherness .
billy crystal and robert de niro sleepwalk through vulgarities in a sequel you can refuse .
wo n't be remembered as one of -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- better films
this misty-eyed southern nostalgia piece , in treading the line between sappy and sanguine
you 'll get the enjoyable basic minimum .
another self-consciously overwritten story about a rag-tag bunch of would-be characters that team up for a ca n't - miss heist -- only to have it all go wrong .
butterfingered ' is the word for the big-fisted direction of jez butterworth , who manages to blast even the smallest sensitivities from the romance with his clamorous approach .
a slight but sweet film
her son 's
made a movie that will leave you wondering about the characters ' lives after the clever credits roll
thick and thin
for style
reflect a woman 's point-of-view .
engaging mystery
every bad action-movie line
its promenade
starts out bizarre
brothers\/abrahams films
becomes more and more frustrating
it 's not just the vampires that are damned in queen of the damned --
by a master
an ironic manifestation of institutionalized slavery that ties a black-owned record label with a white-empowered police force
finally transporting re-imagining of beauty and the beast and 1930s horror films
is a movie that also does it by the numbers .
a bar
`` bad '' is the operative word for `` bad company
have made it out to be
genuine
self-possessed
that will amuse or entertain them
a lot of energy
the tiresome rant
underdramatized but overstated
creeping into the second half
at its idiocy
different levels
worthy and devastating
most complex
bad enough to repulse any generation of its fans
quirky characters , odd situations ,
antiseptic
the uncommitted need n't waste their time on it
the most plain , unimaginative romantic comedies i
a riveting , brisk delight
dark humor ,
humanize its subject
outstanding performance
doing-it-for - the-cash
williams '
be convinced that he has something significant to say
unfinished
the first part
entertainingly reenacting a historic scandal .
works - mostly due to its superior cast of characters
of insulting
has a more colorful , more playful tone than his other films .
late 15th century
of liberal on the political spectrum
so larger than life and yet so fragile
with a sane eye
these twists
eight legged freaks falls flat as a spoof .
will have been discovered , indulged in and rejected as boring before i see this piece of crap again
to create an engaging story that keeps you guessing at almost every turn
of trimming the movie to an expeditious 84 minutes
great one
a fascinating glimpse of urban life and the class warfare that embroils two young men
terrible
flamboyance
of a saturday matinee
delicate ways
never gets off the ground
that the entire exercise has no real point
being overrun by corrupt and hedonistic weasels
predictably efficient piece
early laughs
the main characters are simply named the husband , the wife and the kidnapper , emphasizing the disappointingly generic nature of the entire effort .
its courageousness , and comedic employment
significantly different -lrb- and better -rrb-
heritage business
to mine laughs
starts promisingly
court
its heartfelt concern about north korea 's recent past and south korea 's future adds a much needed moral weight
earnest dramaturgy
come to life
the fans are often funny fanatics
the lustrous polished visuals rich in color and creativity and
casting shatner as a legendary professor and kunis as a brilliant college student -- where 's pauly shore as the rocket scientist ?
jolting
there 's no question that epps scores once or twice , but it 's telling that his funniest moment comes when he falls about ten feet onto his head
, like me , think an action film disguised as a war tribute is disgusting to begin with
some movies that hit you from the first scene
as an articulate , grown-up voice in african-american cinema
wars junkie
engine
thoughtful and surprisingly affecting
in bar # 3
secondhand material
a jewish friend
have been a painless time-killer
i 'm not a fan of the phrase ` life affirming ' because it usually means ` schmaltzy , ' but
well made but uninvolving , bloodwork is n't a terrible movie , just a stultifyingly obvious one -- an unrewarding collar for a murder mystery .
mike white 's deft combination
the intelligence level of the characters
function as comedy
ah ,
the margin that gives viewers a chance to learn , to grow , to travel
great films
bone-chilling
of old news
see the would-be surprises coming a mile away
cinematic experience
message to tell
it 's sweet ... but just a little bit too precious at the start and a little too familiar at the end .
as it stands , there 's some fine sex onscreen , and some tense arguing , but not a whole lot more .
hackles
goddammit
love and compassion garnered from years of seeing it all , a condition only the old are privy to , and ... often misconstrued as weakness
in the new guy , even the bull gets recycled .
dramatic impact
through cyber culture
're a jet
havoc
timeless
with a philosophical visual coming right
if the man from elysian fields is doomed by its smallness
subtlest and
about as necessary
heading nowhere
more enjoyable than its predecessor .
good-hearted ensemble comedy
of a pesky mother
the kind of art shots that fill gallery shows
's just another sports drama\/character study .
the actresses in the lead roles are all more than competent
is to see two academy award winning actresses -lrb- and one academy award winning actor -rrb- succumb to appearing in this junk that 's tv sitcom material at best .
burns ' fifth beer-soaked film
these two literary figures ,
the alchemical transmogrification of wilde into austen -- and a hollywood-ized austen at that
an awful movie
ah , the travails of metropolitan life !
a playful iranian parable about openness , particularly the
but down
20th
about the baseball-playing monkey
a thrill ride
this is a film living far too much in its own head .
the thriller form to examine the labyrinthine ways in which people 's lives cross and change
no amount of good intentions
as skateboarder tony hawk or bmx rider mat hoffman
laughing
an impressive style
enters a realm where few non-porn films venture , and comes across as darkly funny , energetic , and surprisingly gentle
video market
the overall experience
tells -lrb- the story -rrb-
has its heart
the usual ,
no , it 's not as single-minded as john carpenter 's original , but
chilling in its objective portrait of dreary , lost twenty-first century america .
hard to dismiss -- moody , thoughtful
a charming , banter-filled comedy
to be a few advantages to never growing old
the first half of sorority boys is as appalling as any ` comedy ' to ever spill from a projector 's lens
extremely flat
turn the legendary wit 's classic mistaken identity farce into brutally labored and unfunny hokum
i highly recommend irwin , but
's a fine , focused piece of work that reopens an interesting controversy and never succumbs to sensationalism
than triumph
on dumb gags , anatomical humor , or character cliches
too dry and
his most critically insightful
a certain robustness
a director 's travel
making a statement about the inability of dreams and aspirations
articulates the tangled feelings of particular new yorkers deeply touched by an unprecedented tragedy .
it were -- i doubt it
all men for war , '' -lrb- the warden 's daughter -rrb- tells her father
thoroughly awful .
salute just for trying to be more complex than your average film .
member
it 's hard to believe that a relationship like holly and marina 's could survive the hothouse emotions of teendom , and its longevity gets more inexplicable as the characterizations turn more crassly reductive
what starts off as a possible argentine american beauty reeks like a room stacked with pungent flowers .
goes on for the 110 minutes of `` panic room ''
it will just as likely make you weep ,
wo n't feel like the longest 90 minutes of your movie-going life
damme
jugglers ,
the feel of poetic tragedy
that frequently veers into corny sentimentality , probably
has all the actors reaching for the back row
fact and fancy
, overused cocktail
gives us the perfect starting point for a national conversation about guns , violence , and fear .
alexander payne 's ode
manages a neat trick , bundling the flowers of perversity , comedy and romance into a strangely tempting bouquet of a movie .
mib ii '' succeeds due to its rapid-fire delivery and enough inspired levity that it ca n't be dismissed as mindless .
elbowed
morton 's ever-watchful gaze
allows the characters to inhabit their world without cleaving to a narrative arc .
me want to find out whether , in this case , that 's true
no new friends
tremendous skill
whose friendship
fans of the modern day hong kong action film
some of it is honestly affecting
christmas future for a lot of baby boomers
squirm
started out as a taut contest of wills between bacon and theron ,
less worrying about covering all the drama in frida 's life and more
breitbart
impressionistic
eddie -rrb-
there was actually one correct interpretation
cathartic truth
television , music
want something a bit more complex than we were soldiers to be remembered by
macdonald
this is a frustrating patchwork : an uneasy marriage of louis begley 's source novel -lrb- about schmidt -rrb- and an old payne screenplay .
notting hill
give a second look if we passed them on the street
but something far more stylish and cerebral -- and
full potential
to generate the belly laughs of lowbrow comedy without sacrificing its high-minded appeal
dress up
the bland songs
biting and witty feature
has finally , to some extent ,
funny , triumphant ,
just a collection of this and that -- whatever fills time -- with no unified whole
that the artist 's work may take on a striking new significance for anyone who sees the film
what little lilo & stitch had in
through sincerity
far too slight and introspective to appeal to anything wider than a niche audience
a terrifically entertaining specimen of spielbergian sci-fi .
overly melodramatic ...
acknowledges the silent screams of workaday inertia but stops short of indulging its characters ' striving solipsism .
extended soap opera
frowns
2002 's sundance festival
is -- the mere suggestion , albeit a visually compelling one , of a fully realized story .
overstating
insufferable ball
shafer and
it deserves to be seen everywhere .
real stake
it 's a big idea , but
waydowntown may not be an important movie , or even a good one
me feel weird \/ thinking about all the bad things in the world \/ like puppies with broken legs \/ and butterflies that die \/ and movies starring pop queens
found in the dullest kiddie flicks
manages
while no art grows from a vacuum , many artists exist in one
enjoy this movie
no place for this story to go but down
has seen the hunger or cat people
it 's such a warm and charming package that you 'll feel too happy to argue much
to convince the audience that these brats will ever be anything more than losers
of typical toback machinations
you love the music
douglas mcgrath
the main characters
george w. bush , henry kissinger , larry king , et al.
's an interesting effort -lrb- particularly for jfk conspiracy nuts -rrb-
miyazaki 's nonstop images are so stunning
often now
long overdue
the result is a film that 's about as subtle as a party political broadcast
ultimate blame
has a flashy editing style that does n't always jell with sean penn 's monotone narration
a harrowing account of a psychological breakdown .
, lawrence sounds whiny and defensive , as if his life-altering experiences made him bitter and less mature .
a piece of mildly entertaining , inoffensive fluff that drifts aimlessly for 90 minutes before lodging in the cracks of that ever-growing category
her three protagonists
in the tiny events that could make a person who has lived her life half-asleep suddenly wake up and take notice
is akin to a reader 's digest condensed version of the source material
skippable
to pass a little over an hour with moviegoers ages
solid , satisfying
ridiculously
memorable performances
steven spielberg 's schindler 's list
hopped-up fashion
tso
i was trying to decide what annoyed me most about god is great ... i 'm not , and then i realized that i just did n't care
light showers of emotion
kooky and overeager
bridget jones 's diary
great apocalypse movies
's updating works surprisingly well .
to transplant a hollywood star into newfoundland 's wild soil
eloquent -lrb- meditation -rrb- on death and that most elusive of passions
the movie , shot on digital videotape rather than film
in one
if i stay positive
is clever and funny , is amused by its special effects
it drowns in sap .
less angry
these brats will ever be anything more than losers
this wildly uneven movie
for the gander , some of which occasionally amuses but none of which amounts to much of a story
that like adventure
the children of varying ages in my audience
is that it can be made on the cheap
the old
has delivered a solidly entertaining and moving family drama .
's just plain awful but still
missed the boat
unhurried , low-key style
faith
visually sumptuous but intellectually stultifying
ms. paltrow employs to authenticate her british persona
emerged as hilarious lunacy
all costs
no good inside dope
eisenstein 's
will no doubt rally to its cause , trotting out threadbare standbys like ` masterpiece ' and ` triumph ' and all that malarkey , but
reminders
than mid-range steven seagal
almost loses what made you love it
readily
motherhood deferred and desire
a matter of ` eh
when it is n't merely offensive
who sometimes feel more like literary conceits than flesh-and-blood humans
the sometimes murky , always brooding look of i
is dark
is nearly ready to keel over
no reason
best dramatic performance to date
inform
scenario that will give most parents pause ...
, williams , and swank
manic and energetic
with its exquisite acting , inventive screenplay , mesmerizing music , and many inimitable scenes
a few gross-out comedies i 've been trying to forget
poor editing , bad bluescreen , and
the glum ,
enlivens
the large-screen format
attach a human face
thanks largely to williams , all the interesting developments are processed in 60 minutes
will he be
implied
wrong times
fascinating but choppy
for a movie as you can imagine
worked wonders
marivaux 's rhythms , and
is generated by the shadowy lighting
sometimes this modest little number clicks ,
in filmmaking today is so cognizant of the cultural and moral issues involved in the process
begins with the everyday lives of naval personnel in san diego and ends with scenes so true and heartbreaking that tears welled up in my eyes both times
the storylines are woven together skilfully , the magnificent swooping aerial shots are breathtaking , and the overall experience is awesome .
otherwise respectable action
chan 's
like a student film
scary and sad
good action , good acting , good dialogue , good pace , good cinematography
live happily ever after
a journey spanning nearly three decades of bittersweet camaraderie and history , in which we feel that we truly know what makes holly and marina tick
bolado
a center
comfy
lower-wit
expiration
seen or
the first fatal attraction
reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations , thinking urgently as the protagonists struggled , feeling at the mercy of its inventiveness ,
a fascinating curiosity piece -- fascinating
is that the screen is most alive when it seems most likely that broomfield 's interviewees , or even himself , will not be for much longer
beck
virtuoso throat-singing
such as father of the bride
attempt to bring cohesion to pamela 's emotional roller coaster life
is long on narrative and -lrb- too -rrb- short on action .
it 's an acquired taste that takes time to enjoy , but it 's worth it , even if it does take 3 hours to get through
worthy and
stupid americans
wades
astonishingly skillful and moving ... it could become a historically significant work as well as a masterfully made one .
of common concern
astute
grandmother
too much obvious padding
would be a total loss if not for two supporting performances taking place at the movie 's edges
benefit enormously from the cockettes ' camera craziness -- not only did they film performances
puts a human face on derrida ,
a good shot
a few gross-out comedies
i 'm not generally a fan of vegetables but this batch is pretty cute
, it does n't give us a reason to be in the theater beyond wilde 's wit and the actors ' performances .
that occasionally verges on camp
revel in those visual in-jokes , as in the film 's verbal pokes at everything from the likes of miramax chief harvey weinstein 's bluff personal style to the stylistic rigors of denmark 's dogma movement
power boats , latin music
most daring , and complicated ,
a lower i.q. than when i had entered
in the ability of images
of women 's films
schoolboy
... spiced with humor -lrb- ' i speak fluent flatula , ' advises denlopp after a rather , er , bubbly exchange with an alien deckhand -rrb- and witty updatings -lrb- silver 's parrot has been replaced with morph , a cute alien creature who mimics everyone and everything around -rrb-
the predictability of bland comfort food
not that any
rhapsodizes
the movie 's conception of a future-world holographic librarian -lrb- orlando jones -rrb- who knows everything and answers all questions , is visually smart , cleverly written , and nicely realized
there 's not enough substance here to sustain interest for the full 90 minutes , especially with the weak payoff
this is one of those war movies that focuses on human interaction rather than battle and action sequences ... and it 's all the stronger because of it
felt when the movie ended so damned soon
the stamina
efficiency and
kissing jessica steinis quirky , charming and often hilarious .
in conveying its social message
is -- to its own detriment -- much more a cinematic collage than a polemical tract .
this man so watchable
wild , endearing , masterful documentary
is much too conventional -- lots of boring talking heads , etc. -- to do the subject matter justice
buy this stuff
scene
discover what william james once called ` the gift of tears
who 's who
an ambitious ` what if ? '
a calm , self-assured portrait
like sausage
statement
damn
the marginal members of society
take as long as you 've paid a matinee price
when movies had more to do with imagination than market research
serious-minded the film is
with the everyday lives of naval personnel in san diego
ok arthouse .
into your wallet
ends up offering nothing more than the latest schwarzenegger or stallone flick would .
is less the cheap thriller you 'd expect than it is a fairly revealing study of its two main characters -- damaged-goods people whose orbits will inevitably and dangerously collide
maybe for the last 15 minutes
snoozer
more meaningful
smoochy
what kind of sewage they shovel into their mental gullets to simulate sustenance
, alone , should scare any sane person away .
consistently surprising
quickly switches into something more recyclable than significant
dark luster
wrestling fans
his passe ' chopsocky glory
have poignancy jostling against farce , thoughtful dialogue elbowed aside by one-liners , and a visual style that incorporates rotoscope animation for no apparent reason except , maybe , that it looks neat .
such high-wattage brainpower
most of the problems with the film do n't derive from the screenplay , but rather the mediocre performances by most of the actors involved
brisk , reverent , and subtly different
a pretty woman
firmer
could n't help but
mandy moore leaves a positive impression
to squeeze his story
dominate
give anyone with a conscience reason
to take as it
's hard to fairly judge a film like ringu when you 've seen the remake first
the movie 's major and most devastating flaw is its reliance on formula , though , and
-lrb- it 's -rrb- a clever thriller with enough unexpected twists to keep our interest .
entertainment and
partly a shallow rumination on the emptiness of success --
of actorly existential despair than for its boundary-hopping formal innovations and glimpse into another kind of chinese
very light
have fun with it
involving the various silbersteins that it feels more like the pilot episode of a tv series than a feature film
is better than any summer blockbuster
the narrator and
to better understand why this did n't connect with me would require another viewing ,
the theater thinking up grocery lists and ways to tell their kids how not to act like pinocchio
three-dimensional , average , middle-aged woman
tautou
all the emotions and
oversexed , at times overwrought comedy\/drama
potty-mouthed enough for pg-13
merely serves up a predictable , maudlin story that swipes heavily from bambi and the lion king , yet lacks the emotional resonance of either of those movies
road-trip
is the kind of engaging historical drama that hollywood appears to have given up on in favor of sentimental war movies in the vein of ` we were soldiers .
rohmer 's bold choices
in an anne rice novel
of traditional action
to read and follow the action at the same time
the spare , unchecked heartache of yasujiro ozu
emerges
confusion
its rawness and vitality give it considerable punch .
abundant supply
the complicated history of the war
squeeze his story
that illustrates why the whole is so often less than the sum of its parts in today 's hollywood
live up to the apparent skills of its makers and the talents of its actors
a thoughtful examination of faith , love and power
little parable
just when you think that every possible angle has been exhausted by documentarians
may well prove diverting enough .
the kind of movie where people who have never picked a lock do so easily after a few tries and become expert fighters after a few weeks
cows
most memorable
the ensemble cast turns in a collectively stellar performance ,
the reality drain
fact ,
of explosive physical energy and convincing intelligence
that her confidence in her material is merited
the film is visually dazzling ,
wilson and murphy
rewarded
spook-a-rama
, who approaches his difficult , endless work with remarkable serenity and discipline .
has both
for those with at least a minimal appreciation of woolf and clarissa dalloway
end up
that is an object lesson in period filmmaking
julie
the most inventive
means scary horror movie
of its gaudy hawaiian shirt
that needs to be heard in the sea of holocaust movies
to forgive because the intentions are lofty
of the summer
knows , and
-lrb- than leon -rrb-
grievous but
cliff notes edition
of scenes in search
a cliche
picture
disappearing\/reappearing
has found the perfect material with which to address his own world war ii experience in his signature style
his sense of story and his juvenile camera movements smack of a film school undergrad
forewarned ,
could be a passable date film .
visually seductive
of its inventiveness
simultaneously heart-breaking and very funny
carefully delineate the cost of the inevitable conflicts between human urges and an institution concerned with self-preservation
a downward narcotized spiral
failed jokes , twitchy acting , and general boorishness
hollywood-itis
seeming just a little too clever
stranded with nothing
beautiful to watch and holds a certain charm .
some contrived banter ,
most humane and important
a respectable venture
jesse
what the audience feels
can be as simultaneously funny , offbeat and heartwarming -lrb- without a thick shmear of the goo , at least -rrb-
plenty of fun for all
acceptable entertainment for the entire family and one that 's especially fit for the kiddies
is as lax and limp a comedy as i 've seen in a while , a meander through worn-out material
the faithful will enjoy this sometimes wry adaptation of v.s. naipaul 's novel , but newcomers may find themselves stifling a yawn or two during the first hour
there is simply not enough of interest onscreen to sustain its seventy-minute running time .
gives poor dana carvey
fine character study
consuming
more of the same old garbage
is an imaginative filmmaker who can see the forest for the trees
you wo n't be disappointed
more racist portraits
a proper , middle-aged woman
liberal doses of dark humor , gorgeous exterior photography , and a stable-full of solid performances
name bruce willis
lets you brush up against the humanity of a psycho ,
does n't have all the answers
predictable connect-the-dots course
as notting hill to commercial
earnest inversion
the full potential
portrays the frank humanity of ... emotional recovery
screwball ideas
talking to each other
you cross toxic chemicals with a bunch of exotic creatures
the characters are never more than sketches ... which leaves any true emotional connection or identification frustratingly out of reach .
to miss interview with the assassin
an edge
not to be moved by this drama
a difference
to stand up in the theater and shout , ` hey , kool-aid
its director 's diabolical debut , mad cows
catalytic
dickens evergreen : the exuberant openness with which he expresses our most basic emotions
very dark and
immensely
a moving and not infrequently breathtaking film
quirky drama
pasty
the scenes of jia with his family
most alive
age and
filling in
reluctant witnesses
a slow , deliberate gait
with a romantic comedy plotline straight from the ages
uncovers a trail of outrageous force and craven concealment .
cast , but never quite gets off the ground
the world implodes
an average student 's self-esteem
an electric pencil sharpener
recount his halloween trip to the haunted house
sub-par
out-outrage
is just a little bit hard
dickens ' words and writer-director douglas mcgrath 's even-toned direction
female friendship
be more timely in its despairing vision of corruption
the grasp of its maker
i loved on first sight and , even more important , love in remembrance .
instead of trying to bust some blondes , -lrb- diggs -rrb- should be probing why a guy with his talent ended up in a movie this bad .
wilco a big deal
fades
to anything
this crude , this fast-paced
-lrb- and literally -rrb- tosses around sex toys and offers half-hearted paeans to empowerment that are repeatedly undercut by the brutality of the jokes , most at women 's expense .
will shock many with its unblinking frankness .
, any john waters movie has it beat by a country mile .
a film neither bitter nor sweet ,
the film 's manipulative sentimentality and annoying stereotypes
three 's company
interesting characters or even a halfway intriguing plot
few notches
beast-within
i felt disrespected .
the limited range of a comedian
contradicts
the film chimes in on the grieving process and strangely draws the audience into the unexplainable pain and eccentricities that are attached to the concept of loss .
a well-rounded tribute
one of them is flat
convolution
that have all but ruined his career
overlong documentary about ` the lifestyle . '
an american-russian armageddon
mitch
any doubt that peter o'fallon did n't have an original bone in his body
volcano
blithely anachronistic and slyly achronological .
distinctly musty odour
still seems timely and important .
to the courage of new york 's finest and a nicely understated expression of the grief
casting for the role
the sentimental script has problems ,
being the big
deniro 's
children 's ' song
those d.w. griffith
the waterboy
miniseries
reworks
stirs us as well
into an open wound
this ludicrous film
a painful ride
in fact
degrading and
coming a mile
his most daring , and complicated , performances
highlight
lax and limp a comedy as i 've seen in a while , a meander through worn-out material
had some success with documentaries
the guy who liked there 's something about mary and both american pie movies
though
be as pretentious as he wanted
is as padded as allen 's jelly belly
when not wallowing in its characters ' frustrations
crass , jaded
an intoxicating experience .
also looking cheap
the hot chick , the latest gimmick from this unimaginative comedian
lead character
episodic choppiness
a dark and stormy night
heart and humor
's a bargain-basement european pickup
maybe you 'll be lucky
their serial
iceberg
that cold-hearted snake petrovich -lrb- that would be reno -rrb- gets his comeuppance
can not overcome blah characters
romantic angle
none of birthday girl 's calculated events
for its extraordinary intelligence and originality
figures prominently in this movie
for something that really matters
customarily jovial air
why `` they '' were here and what `` they '' wanted and quite honestly , i did n't care .
need
devastating documentary
of jesse helms ' anti- castro
lets you brush up against the humanity of a psycho
a one liner
about gays in what is essentially an extended soap opera
tsai has managed to create an underplayed melodrama about family dynamics and dysfunction that harks back to the spare , unchecked heartache of yasujiro ozu .
wilde 's wit and the actors ' performances
sibling reconciliation
it feels less like bad cinema than like being stuck in a dark pit having a nightmare about bad cinema
quiet , confident craftsmanship that tells a sweet , charming tale of intergalactic friendship
sustained
who have never picked a lock
audacious ambitions
genre-curling
never melts .
throw each other out windows
you 'll love it and probably want to see it twice .
nighttime manhattan , a loquacious videologue of the modern male and
by any of derrida 's
, a ripping good yarn is told .
articulate
an event
sit and stare and turn away from one another instead of talking and
look at the french revolution through the eyes of aristocrats .
is never quite able to overcome the cultural moat surrounding its ludicrous and contrived plot . '
ivy
, personal film
makes this film special
cheap , b movie way
unpaid intern
love , communal discord
there is plenty of room for editing , and a much shorter cut surely would have resulted in a smoother , more focused narrative without sacrificing any of the cultural intrigue
would be very sweet indeed
under its own meager weight
whirling fight sequences
it 's so tedious that it makes you forgive every fake , dishonest , entertaining and , ultimately , more perceptive moment in bridget jones 's diary .
clunky
inter-species parody
this bold move
a mechanical action-comedy whose seeming purpose is to market the charismatic jackie chan to even younger audiences .
sophisticated and surprising
with passable performances from everyone in the cast
airy cinematic bon bons
, i mean ,
is the cold comfort that chin 's film serves up with style and empathy
-lrb- a -rrb- wonderfully loopy tale of love , longing , and voting .
more potent and riveting
societies
do .
shoulder
endless exposition
every level
a center , though a morbid one
which works so well for the first 89 minutes , but ends so horrendously confusing
settle
submarine stories
a few good men told us that we `` ca n't handle the truth '' than high crimes
gel .
like peace
never rises above mediocrity
poetry and politics
up old school
is drawn into the exotic world of belly dancing
see it for his performance if nothing else
from a frothy piece
some informed , adult hindsight
an engaging story that keeps you guessing at almost every turn
those sticks
just plain bad
nijinsky says
good news to anyone who 's fallen under the sweet , melancholy spell of this unique director 's previous films
, obnoxious
calvin jr. 's
ranks
by a long shot
it 's hard to resist his pleas to spare wildlife and respect their environs
, the film manages to keep you at the edge of your seat with its shape-shifting perils , political intrigue and brushes with calamity .
another best of the year selection .
both counts
than actual work
like ` masterpiece ' and ` triumph ' and all that malarkey
watching
, you may just end up trying to drown yourself in a lake afterwards .
phenomenal , especially the women
a film ,
choppiness
pull out all the stops
the war scenes
, featuring reams of flatly delivered dialogue and a heroine who comes across as both shallow and dim-witted .
the monsters
is one of the best actors there is
spider-man ''
cheesy b-movie
she strikes a potent chemistry with molina
deniro
not counting a few gross-out comedies i 've been trying to forget
post-production
about kicking undead \*\*\*
about one oscar nomination for julianne moore this year
boils down to a lightweight story about matchmaking
of the industry
-lrb- but ultimately silly -rrb- movie
grasping actors ' workshop that it is
is an insultingly inept and artificial examination of grief and its impacts upon the relationships of the survivors
chan wades through putrid writing , direction and timing with a smile that says , ` if i stay positive , maybe i can channel one of my greatest pictures , drunken master . '
been perfect
shellshock
moulds itself
fails .
too placid
combine into one terrific story with lots of laughs
reporting on the number of tumbleweeds blowing through the empty theatres
became
fantastic premise anchors
dances on the edge
nonchalantly freaky and uncommonly pleasurable , warm water may well be the year 's best and most unpredictable comedy .
era
his mom
real-life spouses seldahl and wollter
conclusion '
looking good
were made for the palm screen
action-packed chiller
sneaks up on the audience
inner-city autistic
auteuil 's performance
restrained and subtle
self-examination
an undeniably gorgeous , terminally smitten document of a troubadour , his acolytes , and the triumph of his band .
a formula comedy redeemed by its stars
they presume their audience wo n't sit still for a sociology lesson , however entertainingly presented , so they trot out the conventional science-fiction elements of bug-eyed monsters and futuristic women in skimpy clothes
does n't do a load of good
, that 's true
could shake a stick at
interchangeable
empty head
succumbs to the trap of the maudlin or tearful , offering instead with its unflinching gaze a measure of faith in the future .
liotta
the first one
an achingly enthralling premise , the film is hindered by uneven dialogue and plot lapses .
, sobering , heart-felt drama
, and subtly different
is a ghost
comprehension
two flagrantly fake thunderstorms
consoled
tell a story about the vietnam war
that clancy creates
labute ca n't avoid a fatal mistake in the modern era : he 's changed the male academic from a lower-class brit to an american , a choice that upsets the novel 's exquisite balance and shreds the fabric of the film
the company 's previous video work
that will stimulate hours of post viewing discussion , if only to be reminded of who did what to whom and why
fighting whom here
for a few minutes here and there
anyone who values the original comic books
handles it
like to be a new yorker -- or , really , to be a human being -- in the weeks after 9\/11
a household name
his own infinite insecurity is a work of outstanding originality
his movie-star
might be like trying to eat brussels sprouts
you may think you have figured out the con and the players in this debut film by argentine director fabian bielinsky , but while you were thinking someone made off with your wallet .
overproduced piece
in the theater lobby
, reign of fire is so incredibly inane that it is laughingly enjoyable .
a hallmark film in an increasingly important film industry and worth the look .
to blade runner than like a bottom-feeder sequel in the escape from new york series
be laid squarely on taylor 's doorstep
budget b-movie thrillers of the 1950s and '60s
defuses this provocative theme
no denying the potency of miller 's strange , fleeting brew of hopeful perseverance and hopeless closure
ignoring what the filmmakers clearly believe
random , superficial humour
-- in all its agonizing , catch-22 glory --
woefully hackneyed movie
an air of dignity that 's perfect for the proud warrior that still lingers in the souls of these characters
is in many ways a fresh and dramatically substantial spin on the genre
drawers
unsung
behind bars
update her beloved genre
superb performances throughout
acted offbeat thriller
created
of what is in many ways a fresh and dramatically substantial spin on the genre
it will break your heart many times over .
the classic whale 's
siuation
passive-aggressive
strong and funny ,
a lot of its gags and observations reflect a woman 's point-of-view .
on the romantic urgency that 's at the center of the story
, tragedy , false dawns , real dawns , comic relief
they are being framed in conversation
the vital comic ingredient
willing to do this
feed to the younger generations
the silent screams
ultimately the story compels
sensual ,
rises
the ya-yas
is as bad as you think , and worse than you can imagine .
filmmaking skill
exiled
jones helps breathe some life into the insubstantial plot , but
in a way that 's too loud , too goofy and too short of an attention span
that most high-concept films candy-coat with pat storylines , precious circumstances and beautiful stars
the arguments of competing lawyers
out
an undeniably intriguing film
who are anything but compelling
oscar wilde 's classic satire
infuriatingly quirky and taken with its own style .
outright bodice-ripper
to share his story so compellingly with us is a minor miracle
as an iraqi factory poised to receive a un inspector
very funny but too concerned
covers this territory
` do not go gentle into that good theatre . '
messy emotions
of the great minds of our times
go to a picture-perfect beach during sunset .
with better payoffs , it could have been a thinking man 's monster movie
, patient and tenacious
brilliantly employ their quirky and fearless ability to look american angst in the eye and end up laughing .
could have been crisper and punchier
observe and
initial strangeness inexorably gives way to rote sentimentality
delicately crafted film
's a rollicking adventure for you and all your mateys , regardless of their ages .
a dime
intelligent eyes
downright transparent is the script 's endless assault of embarrassingly ham-fisted sex jokes that reek of a script rewrite designed to garner the film a `` cooler '' pg-13 rating .
uncertainties
heart-felt
a shapeless inconsequential move
a mechanical action-comedy
conventional
of a film that 's rarely as entertaining as it could have been
the worst excesses of nouvelle
three protagonists
wars
immersive
parachutes down
get an ugly , mean-spirited lashing out by an adult who 's apparently been forced by his kids to watch too many barney videos .
weil
neither the funniest film that eddie murphy nor robert de niro has ever made , showtime is nevertheless efficiently amusing for a good while .
an entertaining ride
since 48 hrs
flails
liking showgirls
's certainly laudable
with vibrant charm
visit , this laboratory of laughter
from under you , just when you 're ready to hate one character , or really sympathize with another character
simply , and surprisingly ,
's a bizarre curiosity memorable mainly for the way it fritters away its potentially interesting subject matter via a banal script , unimpressive acting and indifferent direction
there 's no point of view , no contemporary interpretation of joan 's prefeminist plight ,
weightless that a decent draft in the auditorium might blow it off the screen .
the dialogue
jeff foxworthy 's stand-up act
, memory , resistance and artistic transcendence
approaching even a vague reason
the rush of slapstick thoroughfare
endangered reefs
be a more graceful way of portraying the devastation of this disease
the haphazardness
95 often hilarious minutes
the rails in its final 10 or 15 minutes
progressed as nicely
to the film with a skateboard
hoping the nifty premise
a low-budget affair , tadpole
intended to make it shine
urban humor
reminds me of a vastly improved germanic version of my big fat greek wedding -- with better characters , some genuine quirkiness and at least a measure of style .
of emotional resonance
is a convincing one , and
a growing strain of daring films
undermining the movie 's reality
that delicate canon
subliminally
get this thing
the script was reportedly rewritten a dozen times -- either 11 times too many or else too few .
like slob city reductions of damon runyon crooks
jeff foxworthy 's
what all the fuss is about
estela bravo 's
at a rustic retreat and pee against a tree
a competent , unpretentious entertainment
be warned
a retooled genre piece
american story
recent memory
humorous , spooky , educational , but at other times as bland as a block of snow .
the line between sappy and sanguine
delightfully unpredictable , hilarious comedy
wants to be a gangster flick or an art film
climactic hero 's
sacrificing
toward closure
pushes its agenda
a sweet little girl
yawning
less than 90
impassive a manner
by the sheer beauty of his images
about inspirational prep-school professors
is one-sided , outwardly sexist or mean-spirited
about a much anticipated family reunion
mergers and
how comically
about writers
more than make up for its logical loopholes , which fly by so fast there 's no time to think about them anyway
a way that verges on the amateurish
how very bad
across as
sibling rivalry
's been made with an innocent yet fervid conviction that our hollywood has all but lost
duly impressive in imax dimensions
of everything rob reiner and his cast
much more than a few cheap thrills from your halloween entertainment
's good to see michael caine whipping out the dirty words and punching people in the stomach again .
gang-raped
making kahlo 's art a living , breathing part of the movie , often catapulting the artist into her own work
spielberg 's picture is smarter and subtler than -lrb- total recall and blade runner -rrb- , although its plot may prove too convoluted for fun-seeking summer audiences .
almost certainly
when they can see this , the final part of the ` qatsi ' trilogy , directed by godfrey reggio , with music by philip glass
as usual .
'll be white-knuckled and unable to look away .
's face is -rrb- an amazing slapstick instrument
quirky characters , odd situations , and off-kilter dialogue
were n't
just more of the same ,
trying to make head or tail of the story in the hip-hop indie snipes is enough to give you brain strain --
that wastes the talents of its attractive young leads
the cutthroat world
could it not be
at his own joke
works
shining a not particularly flattering spotlight
as flat
abandon
pleasantly and predictably
put off
both the scenic splendor of the mountains
lurid
for existing
dashing
not-so-divine
gadzooks
interested in jerking off in all its byzantine incarnations to bother pleasuring its audience
do n't need to know your ice-t 's from your cool-j 's to realize that as far as these shootings are concerned , something is rotten in the state of california
heartbreaking subject matter , but one whose lessons are well worth revisiting as many times as possible
seems to care about the bottom line
if the predictability of bland comfort food appeals to you , then the film is a pleasant enough dish .
that could make a sailor
1970
we 've come to expect from movies nowadays
phlegmatic
first mistake
's a pale imitation
, road-trip version
a heady whirl of new age-inspired good intentions
show more of the dilemma , rather than have his characters stage shouting
cinematic intoxication , a wildly inventive mixture of comedy and melodrama , tastelessness and
it makes compelling , provocative and prescient viewing .
cool bits
an era in which computer-generated images are the norm
, despite the gratuitous cinematic distractions impressed upon it , is still good fun .
will undoubtedly provide its keenest pleasures to those familiar with bombay musicals
cinema a-bornin '
the beauty of alexander payne 's ode to the everyman is in the details .
a journey back
the tale of her passionate , tumultuous affair with musset unfolds as sand 's masculine persona , with its love of life and beauty , takes form .
of revolution # 9
... once the true impact of the day unfolds , the power of this movie is undeniable .
has all the heart of a porno flick -lrb- but none of the sheer lust -rrb- .
crass , low-wattage
a beyond-lame satire ,
mctiernan 's remake may be lighter on its feet -- the sober-minded original was as graceful as a tap-dancing rhino -- but
is a very funny , heartwarming film .
one decent performance
a decent tv outing
attributable
luvvies
consistent with the messages espoused in the company 's previous video work
not everything
pristine camerawork
waster
are you wo n't
a porthole
billing
warm nor
a step further , richer
to add beyond the dark visions already relayed by superb
arnold !
dismissed heroes would be a film that is n't this painfully forced , false and fabricated .
1937 breakthrough
some movies suck you in despite their flaws
hokey art house pretension .
shut about the war between the sexes and how to win the battle
may be the most undeserving victim of critical overkill since town and country .
from zhang 's
credibility
ballistic : ecks vs. sever
played by an actress who smiles and frowns
greene
more attuned to the anarchist maxim that ` the urge to destroy is also a creative urge ' , or more willing to see with their own eyes
making them
source material
that keeps telling you
the irwins ' scenes are fascinating ; the movie as a whole is cheap junk and an insult to their death-defying efforts
understand a complex story
adrenaline jolt
this crude , this fast-paced and
lear 's
a lot better
pure cinematic intoxication , a wildly inventive mixture of comedy and melodrama , tastelessness and swooning elegance
past a child 's interest and an adult 's patience
warmth and
is flavorless
innocence and idealism
talks
well-behaved film ,
lends the film
an affluent damsel in distress who decides to fight her bully of a husband
immature
sit through
director i admire
warm and exotic
at best , and not worth seeing unless you want to laugh at it
begins to fade from memory
literarily
the tenor of the times
an irresistible blend of warmth and humor
you 're in luck .
much needed
starts out with tremendous promise , introducing an intriguing and alluring premise , only to fall prey to a boatload of screenwriting cliches that sink it faster than a leaky freighter .
the young stars are too cute ; the story and ensuing complications are too manipulative
are unusual .
two words to say about reign of fire
about the new rob schneider vehicle
like a cold old man going through the motions .
giant-screen
the laws of physics
's coherent , well shot ,
spare
believe these jokers are supposed to have pulled off four similar kidnappings before
its plate
both the turmoil of the time
that writer and director burr steers knows the territory
it is n't entirely persuasive
too many scenarios in which the hero might have an opportunity to triumphantly sermonize
caine
photographed and staged by mendes with a series of riveting set pieces the likes of which mainstream audiences have rarely seen .
another smash
its story just is n't worth telling
of the avant-garde fused with their humor
hills
properly spooky
-lrb- that would be reno -rrb-
inventive , consistently intelligent
face is
for all the dolorous trim
the fourth `` pokemon '' is a diverting -- if predictable -- adventure suitable for a matinee , with a message that cautions children about disturbing the world 's delicate ecological balance .
would not likely
its content ,
combat scenes
delivers a terrific performance in this fascinating portrait of a modern lothario .
plumbs personal tragedy and also the human comedy .
bestowing
the film does give a pretty good overall picture of the situation in laramie following the murder of matthew shepard .
the movie is not as terrible as the synergistic impulse that created it .
becomes increasingly implausible as it races through contrived plot points
when the original was released in 1987
court maneuvers
of that elusive adult world
a fascinating , dark thriller
trite
in spite of a river of sadness that pours into every frame
the bare bones
's impossible to indulge the fanciful daydreams of janice beard -lrb- eileen walsh -rrb- when her real-life persona is so charmless and vacant
a rainbow
fun , and
not a film for the faint of heart or conservative of spirit , but for the rest of us -- especially san francisco lovers
as the novel on which it 's based
tales
all gradually reveals itself
in which computer-generated images are the norm
pluto nash
elevates the experience
'' derrida is an undeniably fascinating and playful fellow .
denial about
as it is flavorless
combustion engine
directing and
positive -lrb- if tragic -rrb- note
old-fashioned in all the best possible ways
a movie theatre
together in a stark portrait of motherhood deferred and desire explored .
hamming
convince us that acting transfigures esther
yes , that 's right : it 's forrest gump , angel of death . '
keenly
one teenager 's uncomfortable class resentment and , in turn ,
the performances are so overstated , the effect comes off as self-parody .
the film occasionally tries the viewer 's patience with slow pacing and a main character who sometimes defies sympathy , but it ultimately satisfies with its moving story .
otherwise challenging soul
that it 's a brazenly misguided project
warmth , wit and interesting characters compassionately portrayed
warning you
trusts the story it sets out to tell
colorful , vibrant introduction
the pat ending
starts off as a possible argentine american beauty reeks like a room stacked with pungent flowers
existent anti-virus
a hint of the writing exercise about it
really has to be exceptional to justify a three hour running time
er , comedy --
live happily ever
the more details
manages to deliver a fair bit of vampire fun
as the conflicted daniel
if reno is to the left of liberal on the political spectrum
the cult
fit in any modern action movie
children 's entertainment ,
to the signs on the kiosks
anyone who suffers through this film deserves , at the very least , a big box of consolation candy .
the movie is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product
impressive roster
gives give a solid , anguished performance that eclipses nearly everything else she 's ever done .
with a white-empowered police force
an unsatisfying ending
one of the film 's most effective aspects is its tchaikovsky soundtrack of neurasthenic regret .
the interviews that follow , with the practitioners of this ancient indian practice ,
make it look easy , even though the reality is anything but
are tantamount to insulting the intelligence of anyone who has n't been living under a rock -lrb- since sept. 11 -rrb- .
-lrb- the stage show -rrb- , you still have to see this !
underdramatized
their labor ,
most important and exhilarating
anti-war movements
tossed
more than sucking you in ... and making you sweat
three minutes of dialogue , 30 seconds of plot
supplied by epps .
reverberates throughout this film , whose meaning and impact is sadly heightened by current world events
of warm-blooded empathy for all his disparate manhattan denizens -- especially the a \*\* holes
flavours and emotions ,
is a must !
's fun , wispy
have an honesty and dignity that breaks your heart .
profane and exploitative
shake a stick
and bullock 's
been a lot nastier
called marriage
a samurai sword
sink it
certain
pokes , provokes , takes expressionistic license
highest power
it 's tempting just to go with it for the ride
under your skin
as if she 's cut open a vein
underdog sports team formula redux
listen to extremist name-calling
seems to want to be a character study , but
haynes ' style
way too much
's nice
, yellow asphalt is an uncompromising film .
looks and feels
giving us much this time around
movies , television
ill at ease sharing the same scene
heartwarming and gently comic even as the film breaks your heart .
see often enough these days
amateurish , quasi-improvised acting exercise
is all over the place ,
fanciful film
the storytelling may be ordinary , but
this would-be ` james bond for the extreme generation ' pic
hey arnold ! '
is predictable at every turn
it 's forrest gump
the boozy self-indulgence
decisive moments
a fantastic premise anchors this movie , but what it needs
with truckzilla
\/ and butterflies that die \/ and movies starring pop queens
the emotional overload of female angst
a smart comedy
arriving at a particularly dark moment in history , it offers flickering reminders of the ties that bind us .
's the god of second chances '
anne-sophie birot 's
's equally distasteful to watch him sing the lyrics to `` tonight .
routine hollywood frightfest
it 's sincere to a fault , but , unfortunately , not very compelling or much fun .
the heart of his story
makes the movie work -- to an admittedly limited extent -- is the commitment of two genuinely engaging performers .
pad
what makes holly and marina tick
journalistically dubious , inept and
banal dialogue
funny , even punny 6
machines change nearly everything
cheated
martin 's deterioration and
settles into a warmed over pastiche
the days
reached
objective
of the homeric kind
games , wire fu , horror movies , mystery , james bond , wrestling , sci-fi and
this fascinating portrait
a certain extent
of sense of humor that derives from a workman 's grasp of pun and entendre and its attendant
o bruin
plucks `` the four feathers ''
's often overwritten , with a surfeit of weighty revelations , flowery dialogue , and nostalgia for the past and roads not taken .
time
instead of letting
takes its techniques
confidence
a film that clearly means to preach exclusively to the converted .
a film for the under-7 crowd
the overall effect is awe and affection -- and a strange urge to get on a board and , uh , shred , dude .
of freshness , imagination and insight
yesterday
blow the big one
chris rock and stolid anthony hopkins
in a sincere performance
olympus
inevitably consigned
or cat people
an interesting exercise by talented writer\/director anderson
more diverting and thought-provoking
it worth watching
character quirks
the monster
charming , quirky , original
of the existence of the wise , wizened visitor from a faraway planet
puts a suspenseful spin on standard horror flick formula
the art direction and
old-school horror film
goodfellas '
to and about others
` if you are in the mood for an intelligent weepy , it can easily worm its way into your heart . '
fincher
a pint-sized ` goodfellas ' designed to appeal to the younger set
but also seriously
a poignant comedy
in pork
merge
the heart-pounding suspense
disgust , a thrill , or the giggles
their teen
an adorably whimsical comedy that deserves more than a passing twinkle .
the man 's head and heart
about women being unknowable
's quite another to feel physically caught up in the process
i think ,
survivors
unguarded
before , and yet completely familiar
wacky sight gags , outlandish color schemes
this is a very ambitious project for a fairly inexperienced filmmaker , but good actors , good poetry and good music help sustain it
with brooms
responsible for one of the worst movies of one year
an escape clause
stuporously solemn film .
makes his start
this debut film
lumbering
this queen
just a series of carefully choreographed atrocities , which become strangely impersonal and abstract
tantamount
be a passable date film
the whodunit level
any scorsese
that does n't look much like anywhere in new york
will shock many with its unblinking frankness
, laughably predictable wail pitched to the cadence of a depressed fifteen-year-old 's suicidal poetry .
in the too-hot-for-tv direct-to-video\/dvd category , and this
good , hard-edged stuff , violent and a bit exploitative but also nicely done , morally alert and street-smart
engages
street drama
serves as a workable primer for the region 's recent history , and would make a terrific 10th-grade learning tool .
the whole affair
the worst comedy
it arrives
fistfights ,
a moving tale
is so convinced of its own brilliance that , if it were a person , you 'd want to smash its face in .
that seems
silly -lrb- but not sophomoric -rrb-
more wo n't get an opportunity to embrace small , sweet ` evelyn
not easily and , in the end , not well enough
originality ai n't on the menu ,
ashamed in admitting that my enjoyment came at the expense of seeing justice served , even if it 's a dish that 's best served cold
uneven but a lot of fun
invisible
's repetitive arguments , schemes and treachery
quite some time
its mean-spirited second half
your cup of tea
sharp focus
as narrator , jewish grandmother and subject
is a particularly vexing handicap .
make this surprisingly decent flick worth a summertime look-see
to stave off doldrums
his latest feature , r xmas ,
just the right tone
of self-critical , behind-the-scenes navel-gazing kaufman
at their own game
rare combination
he does such a good job of it that family fundamentals gets you riled up
other imax films do n't
a b-movie you
raymond j. barry
see the one of the world 's best actors , daniel auteuil ,
to explain themselves
the funniest and most accurate depiction of writer
a young chinese woman
initial excitement
director abdul malik abbott and
packed with moments out of an alice
a little less extreme
paul bettany playing malcolm mcdowell ?
the seemingly irreconcilable situation
with wendigo
inspiring , ironic , and
future
the intelligence level of the characters must be low , very low , very very low , for the masquerade to work
how many more
weak
of true inspiration
but filmmaker yvan attal quickly writes himself into a corner
it might just be the movie you 're looking for .
the ways in which extravagant chance can distort our perspective and throw us off the path of good sense
ranges from laugh-out-loud hilarious to wonder-what - time-it-is tedious
as the truth
gritty style
zigzag
uniformly well acted
keep you wide awake and ...
gleefully , thumpingly hyperbolic terms
the playlist
a stylish cast and
sometimes entertaining
with such provocative material
this cliff notes edition is a cheat
clocks in around 90 minutes these days
great over-the-top moviemaking if you 're in a slap-happy mood .
cracker barrel
often contradictory
most audacious , outrageous , sexually explicit , psychologically probing , pure libido film
a lackluster script
works only if you have an interest in the characters you see
good performances
money
hidden invasion
-lrb- and misses
are littered with trenchant satirical jabs at the peculiar egocentricities of the acting breed
stylists
, to say nothing of boring .
fairy-tale formula , serves as a paper skeleton for some very good acting , dialogue , comedy , direction and especially charm .
, well-acted and thought-provoking
as a metaphor
ear
now in her eighties
throw off a spark or two when they first appear
a terrific job conjuring up a sinister , menacing atmosphere though unfortunately all the story gives us is flashing red lights , a rattling noise , and a bump on the head
'd have to be a most hard-hearted person not to be moved by this drama .
in themselves
truncated feeling
his most personal
the big ending surprise
buoyant romantic comedy
pleasing the crowds
enough charm
tiny camera enables shafer to navigate spaces both large ... and small ... with considerable aplomb
wewannour
spell things out
are short and often unexpected .
is offensive , puerile and unimaginatively foul-mouthed if it was at least funny
, and yearning
to ignite sparks
would be a shame if this was your introduction to one of the greatest plays of the last 100 years
vapid actor 's exercise to appropriate the structure of arthur schnitzler 's reigen .
limb
vs. the big guys
be seen whether statham can move beyond the crime-land action genre , but then again
beautifully shaped
in the manner of jeff foxworthy 's stand-up act
the bread ,
gut-wrenching , frightening war scenes since `` saving private ryan ''
even as they are being framed in conversation --
become a cold , calculated exercise in postmodern pastiche winds up a powerful and deeply moving example of melodramatic moviemaking
high-end
jacobi
than a strict reality
two marginal characters
that manages to invest real humor
the film 's nightmare versions
pleasantly and
struggled
this slight premise ... works because of the ideal casting of the masterful british actor ian holm as the aged napoleon .
as rude and profane
sit through , enjoy on a certain level and
rendered love story
a ` girls gone wild ' video
lived-in
about one young woman
offering fine acting moments
alagna
real women may have many agendas ,
standoffish
point the way for adventurous indian filmmakers toward a crossover into nonethnic markets
is an intelligent flick that examines many different ideas from happiness to guilt in an intriguing bit of storytelling .
it is entertaining on an inferior level .
severely
this humbling little film , fueled by the light comedic work of zhao benshan and the delicate ways of dong jie , is just the sort for those moviegoers who complain that ` they do n't make movies like they used to anymore . '
superficial tensions
searches
to heed
drama , conflict , tears and surprise --
for the history or biography channel
the actors are simply too good
saves it ...
anguish
just unlikable .
humorless , self-conscious art drivel , made without a glimmer of intelligence or invention .
is strong as always
ever-ruminating , genteel yet decadent aristocracy that can no longer pay its bills
on a certain base level , blue crush delivers what it promises , just not well enough to recommend it .
's all that 's going on here
uses the huge-screen format to make an old-fashioned nature film that educates viewers with words and pictures while entertaining them
of ` eh
gorgeous scenes , masterful performances , but the sickly sweet gender normative narrative
knoxville 's
a gently funny , sweetly adventurous film that makes you feel genuinely good , that is to say ,
leaning on badly-rendered cgi effects .
what could have been a pointed little chiller about the frightening seductiveness of new technology loses faith in its own viability and succumbs to joyless special-effects excess .
lesser
the memorable character creations
real talent and wit to elevate it beyond its formula to the level of classic romantic comedy to which it aspires
watching these two actors play against each other so intensely , but with restraint , is a treat .
're going to feel like you were n't invited to the party .
be more
of domestic abuse
probably want to see it twice
some people march to the beat of a different drum , and if you ever wondered what kind of houses those people live in , this documentary takes a look at 5 alternative housing options .
would 've been nice if the screenwriters had trusted audiences to understand a complex story , and left off the film 's predictable denouement .
undercuts the joie de vivre even as he creates it ,
any kind of masterpiece
what they 'd look like
an otherwise delightful comedy
while delivering a wholesome fantasy for kids
of haynes ' work
suffered under a martinet music instructor
paints -
makes up for in heart
comes alive as its own fire-breathing entity in this picture
-- as long as you 're wearing the somewhat cumbersome 3d goggles
with kissinger
of this bittersweet , uncommonly sincere movie that portrays the frank humanity of ... emotional recovery
spirals downward , and thuds to the bottom of the pool with an utterly incompetent conclusion
coming back to the achingly unfunny phonce and his several silly subplots
filmed tosca
in an admittedly middling film
its two main characters
this excursion into the epicenter of percolating mental instability
relocated
betty fisher
k-19 will not go down in the annals of cinema as one of the great submarine stories , but it is an engaging and exciting narrative of man confronting the demons of his own fear and paranoia
bustling
a great hook , some clever bits and
far less sophisticated
to gooeyness
a terrific insider look at the star-making machinery of tinseltown .
trance-noir
glaring and unforgettable
... the story , like ravel 's bolero , builds to a crescendo that encompasses many more paths than we started with .
a bad idea
falls victim to that everlasting conundrum experienced by every human who ever lived : too much to do , too little time to do it in .
transformation
stress-reducing
schools , hospitals , courts and welfare centers
loquacious and dreary piece
girls ca n't swim represents an engaging and intimate first feature by a talented director to watch , and it 's a worthy entry in the french coming-of-age genre .
targeted to the tiniest segment of an already obscure demographic .
altman
, will be ahead of the plot at all times
goth-vampire
is something of a stiff -- an extra-dry office comedy that seems twice as long as its 83 minutes
maybe the original inspiration
the brawn ,
tim mccann 's revolution
the action is reasonably well-done ... yet story , character and comedy bits are too ragged to ever fit smoothly together
about this silly , outrageous , ingenious thriller
subtle ironies
you wrong on both counts
are equally strange ,
, you 'll need a stronger stomach than us .
generates an enormous feeling of empathy for its characters .
gosling creates
at once disarmingly straightforward and strikingly devious .
often heartbreaking testimony
is so convincing that by movies ' end you 'll swear you are wet in some places and feel sand creeping in others
the princess seem smug and cartoonish
love and familial duties
a charming and evoking little ditty
it 's a big idea , but the film itself is small and shriveled
to know your ice-t 's from your cool-j 's to realize that as far as these shootings are concerned , something is rotten in the state of california
add much-needed levity to the otherwise bleak tale
agnostic
still want my money back .
complete moron
is a triumph of imagination
creating the characters who surround frankie
undergoing
nijinsky 's diaries
you give a filmmaker an unlimited amount of phony blood
'n' roll
according to wendigo , ` nature ' loves the members of the upper class almost as much as they love themselves .
the original film
rapport
like a bad blend of an overripe episode of tv 's dawson 's creek and a recycled and dumbed-down version of love story
numerous
in 1899
playful and haunting
whose view of america , history and the awkwardness of human life
time out is a discreet moan of despair about entrapment in the maze of modern life .
spite of featuring a script credited to no fewer than five writers
ado
palpable sense
cutting and blurry
a major opportunity to be truly revelatory about his psyche
grimy visual veneer
dominated by cgi aliens and super heroes
the empty theatres
the overall experience is awesome
of a postapocalyptic setting
what puzzles me is the lack of emphasis on music in britney spears ' first movie .
explaining the music and its roots
the film 's story does not live up to its style
a children 's party clown
as an older woman who seduces oscar
would probably
one tough rock
his spine
of documentary , one that makes a depleted yesterday feel very much like a brand-new tomorrow
to be anything but frustrating , boring , and forgettable
speculative
its making
makes a joke out of car chases for an hour and then gives us half an hour of car chases .
is frequently amusing
you snore
its own thinness
from the 4w formula
you may leave the theater with more questions than answers , but darned if your toes wo n't still be tapping .
one of two things :
long haul
movie pool
israeli documentary
rob schneider
as with the shipping news before it , an attempt is made to transplant a hollywood star into newfoundland 's wild soil -- and
tries to seem sincere , and just
which are such that we 'll keep watching the skies for his next project
leather pants
improves on it , with terrific computer graphics , inventive action sequences and a droll sense of humor
doubtful this listless feature will win him any new viewers
a game
have completely forgotten the movie by the time you get back to your car in the parking lot
manages just to be depressing , as the lead actor phones in his autobiographical performance
straight from the vagina
cho may have intended
to see which ones shtick
an unexpected direction
of chabrol 's most intense psychological mysteries
sense of its title character
a summer entertainment adults can see without feeling embarrassed
semi-autobiographical film
delves into the passive-aggressive psychology of co-dependence and the struggle for self-esteem
point at things that explode into flame
even analytical
be a more appropriate location to store it
sustains it
be a good match of the sensibilities of two directors
you love the music , and i do
's coherent ,
movie theater
is a waste of de niro , mcdormand and the other good actors in the cast
reign of fire is hardly the most original fantasy film ever made -- beyond road warrior , it owes enormous debts to aliens and every previous dragon drama -- but
that cal works out his issues with his dad and comes to terms with his picture-perfect life
multi-layered
know what to make of this italian freakshow
`` real women have curves '' is a sweet , honest , and enjoyable comedy-drama about a young woman who wants many things in life , but fears she 'll become her mother before she gets to fulfill her dreams .
parker should be commended for taking a fresh approach to familiar material ,
intended audience
send audiences out talking about specific scary scenes or startling moments
this makes for perfectly acceptable , occasionally very enjoyable children 's entertainment .
this romantic comedy explores the friendship between five filipino-americans and their frantic efforts to find love .
s face is chillingly unemotive
one of the year 's most intriguing movie experiences
a work that lacks both a purpose and a strong pulse .
scorcese
a mere plot pawn
bielinsky 's great game , that 's when you 're in the most trouble
auschwitz ii-birkenau
they must have been lost in the mail .
his personal obstacles
like the world of his film , hartley created a monster but did n't know how to handle it .
a guilty pleasure to watch
ca n't help but be drawn in by the sympathetic characters
glossy knock-off
enjoyed it just as much !
a larger-than-life figure
plays sy , another of his open-faced , smiling madmen , like the killer in insomnia .
that in a good way
young robert deniro
the deliberate ,
makes a meal of it ,
a waste of de niro , mcdormand and the other good actors in the cast
good guys and
of one year ago
flawed , crazy people
a high water mark
a young audience ,
take this picture
buy the movie milk
will wish there had been more of the `` queen '' and less of the `` damned .
to the miniseries and more attention
that even the stuffiest cinema goers will laugh their \*\*\* off for an hour-and-a-half
the old boy 's characters more quick-witted than any english lit
his approach to storytelling might be called iranian .
most of the time
paid to see it
how about surprising us by trying something new ?
great submarine stories
moonlight
judging
critics have come to term an `` ambitious failure
drek
belt out
somber , absurd ,
the tumult of maudlin tragedy
played by ryan gosling
narrow to attract crossover viewers
two supporting performances
, introspective and entertaining
have dreamed
seen the hippie-turned-yuppie plot
one of the all-time great apocalypse movies
and as bland
even very small children will be impressed by this tired retread
of disassociation
to teenagers
develop them
it fritters away its potentially interesting subject matter via a banal script
it is not the first time that director sara sugarman stoops to having characters drop their pants for laughs and not the last time she fails to provoke them .
favourite
the story to show us why it 's compelling
beautifully detailed performances
-lrb- haynes ' -rrb- homage to such films as `` all that heaven allows '' and `` imitation of life '' transcends them .
stages his gags as assaults on america 's knee-jerk moral sanctimony
on the cultural distinctions between americans and brits
its chicken heart
the last kiss will probably never achieve the popularity of my big fat greek wedding ,
take what is essentially a contained family conflict and put it into a much larger historical context
figure the power-lunchers do n't care to understand ,
save it
more than it does cathartic truth telling
was produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by joel schumacher , and reflects the worst of their shallow styles
the percussion rhythm , the brass soul and the sense of fierce competition that helps make great marching bands half the fun of college football games
the mayhem
not all
on the couch of dr. freud
second , what 's with all the shooting ?
to make you feel guilty about ignoring what the filmmakers clearly believe
to resemble the kind of soft-core twaddle you 'd expect to see on showtime 's ` red shoe diaries
bomb
seen in years
well-put-together piece
whale blubber
only complaint
the uncertainty principle
from a bygone era
one that makes a depleted yesterday feel very much like a brand-new tomorrow
to achieve callow pretension
their performances
equal parts poetry and politics , obvious at times but evocative and heartfelt
intimate
i 'm sure those who saw it will have an opinion to share
` james bond
wear you out
`` swept away '' is the one hour and thirty-three minutes
ultimately takes hold and grips hard .
company
big fat liar is little more than home alone raised to a new , self-deprecating level .
the script 's insistence
another boorish movie from the i-heard-a-joke
enticing prospect
amy 's neuroses
that it 's almost worth seeing , if only to witness the crazy confluence of purpose and taste .
kinetically-charged spy flick worthy
preserves
a young woman 's breakdown
different direction
to count on
the fine work
in addition to sporting one of the worst titles in recent cinematic history
contains no wit , only labored gags
washed out despite all of that
most daring ,
the visual flair and bouncing bravado that characterizes better hip-hop clips and is content to recycle images and characters that were already tired 10 years ago
walked away not really know who `` they '' were , what `` they '' looked like .
a grim future that does n't come close to the level of intelligence and visual splendour that can be seen in other films
`` webcast
a noticeable lack of pace
plunges you
where it plainly has no business going
a bad imitation
's 51 times better than this
a confusing melange of tones and styles , one moment a romantic trifle
you 'll enjoy this movie .
frayed satire
a better tomorrow
a terrible movie ,
envelope
those eternally
s. goyer
gratitude
unabashedly romantic
their charm
is one of the rarest kinds of films : a family-oriented non-disney film that is actually funny without hitting below the belt .
its sense of humor
takes a slightly dark look
, its through-line of family and community is heartening in the same way that each season marks a new start .
those eternally devoted to the insanity of black will have an intermittently good time .
latches onto him
shows its indie tatters and self-conscious seams in places , but has some quietly moving moments and an intelligent subtlety
the obnoxious title character
of death
a negligible work
a serviceable euro-trash action extravaganza , with a decent sense of humor and plenty of things that go boom
wind up
with unimaginable demons
where it should go
's suspenseful enough for older kids but not too scary for the school-age crowd
heaped upon a project of such vast proportions need to reap more rewards than spiffy bluescreen technique and stylish weaponry .
a few good ideas
both traditional or modern stories
quality and a nostalgic , twisty yarn that will keep them guessing
imagine -lrb- if possible -rrb- a pasolini film without passion or politics , or an almodovar movie without beauty or humor , and you have some idea of the glum , numb experience of watching o fantasma .
leaves you with a few lingering animated thoughts
old themes
80 minutes
it does n't disgrace it , either
remotely probing or penetrating
narrative logic
that what is good for the goose
in no small part thanks to lau
paxton , making his directorial feature debut ,
promises a new kind of high but delivers the same old bad trip .
the structure
as far as these shootings are concerned
a stirring tribute to the bravery and dedication of the world 's reporters who willingly walk into the nightmare of war not only to record the events for posterity , but to help us clearly see the world of our making .
yes , ` it 's like having an old friend for dinner ' .
need a good laugh ,
-lrb- it -rrb- highlights not so much the crime lord 's messianic bent , but spacey 's
be patient
distanced
on video with the sound
its visual merits
straining
the flashback of the original rape
, and subtext
you 're looking for a story
say it 's on par with the first one
a been-there
objectivity and
in any case , i would recommend big bad love only to winger fans who have missed her since 1995 's forget paris .
preferably
calibrated in tone
argento , at only 26 , brings a youthful , out-to-change-the-world aggressiveness to the project , as if she 's cut open a vein and bled the raw film stock .
actor to lead a group of talented friends astray
does a disservice to the audience and to the genre .
inherently caustic and oddly whimsical , the film chimes in on the grieving process and strangely draws the audience into the unexplainable pain and eccentricities that are attached to the concept of loss .
lazy exercise
comes together
house pretension .
blunder
'd probably
of graphic combat footage
cheech
reno
that profound
tortured
its characters
the barn-burningly bad movie it promised it would be
swimming is above all about a young woman 's face , and by casting an actress whose face projects that woman 's doubts and yearnings , it succeeds .
only about as sexy and dangerous as an actress in a role that reminds at every turn of elizabeth berkley 's flopping dolphin-gasm .
terms with his picture-perfect life
derivative , wildly gruesome
the old adage
frailty
inconsequential road-and-buddy pic .
entertaining and
mounting
the pubescent scandalous
david s. goyer
i like all four of the lead actors a lot and they manage to squeeze a few laughs out of the material , but they 're treading water at best in this forgettable effort .
balm
1940s warner bros.
the usual cliches
be called acting -- more accurately , it 's moving
of the double-cross that made mamet 's `` house of games '' and last fall 's `` heist '' so much fun
beat that you can dance to
over the long haul
bloody stew
as the film breaks your heart
all of it works smoothly under the direction of spielberg , who does a convincing impersonation here of a director enjoying himself immensely .
laramie
in the simple telling
of bleakness
a bit disjointed
subtlest works
campy to work as straight drama
watered
ca n't help suspecting that it was improvised on a day-to-day basis during production
an indulgent
russo guys
much exploitation
left a few crucial things
the imagery in this chiaroscuro of madness and light
confined and dark spaces
as the movie sputters
a gun
so much as it has you study them
gone-to-seed
in which fear and frustration are provoked to intolerable levels
is christmas future for a lot of baby boomers .
co-wrote
... an adorably whimsical comedy that deserves more than a passing twinkle .
you 'll still have a good time . ''
long on glamour and short on larger moralistic consequences
's most improbable feat ?
a downtown hotel
almost wins you over in the end
zombie-land '
provided
, gut-clutching piece
the spawn
squarely
the outlandishness
crush departs from the 4w formula
better movies
for a barf bag
an unmistakable , easy joie
and surehanded direction
a fair amount
the viewer wide-awake all the way through
force performance by michel piccoli
well-acted , but
as a catalyst for the struggle of black manhood in restrictive and chaotic america ... sketchy but nevertheless gripping portrait of jim brown , a celebrated wonder in the spotlight
so different from the apple
the selection
sweet , laugh-a-minute crowd pleaser
have n't seen 10,000 times
contrived , nonsensical and formulaic
the arguments
open-ended
8-year-old channeling roberto benigni
particularly amateurish episode
eloquence , spiritual challenge
fondly
's something unintentionally comic in the film 's drumbeat about authenticity , given the stale plot and pornographic way the film revels in swank apartments , clothes and parties .
most mature
a lame romantic comedy about an unsympathetic character and someone who would not likely be so stupid as to get involved with her .
shame americans , regardless of whether or not ultimate blame
we should be playing out
virulent
brings documentary-like credibility
and idiosyncratic humor
more overtly silly dialogue
unmotivated
something rare and riveting : a wild ride that relies on more than special effects
has a nearly terminal case of the cutes
in an increasingly important film industry and
he can be wacky without clobbering the audience over the head and still maintain a sense of urgency and suspense
more than
shows deft comic timing .
the american sexual landscape
stifles creativity and
a new way
of his story
-lrb- t -rrb-
schmaltzy , by-the-numbers romantic comedy
a collection of wrenching cases
quietly vulnerable
like bees
renaissance spain , and
the motions
i walked away from this new version of e.t. just as i hoped i would -- with moist eyes .
fudged opportunity
represents glossy hollywood
for that comes through all too painfully in the execution
the horror genre
complaints i might have
'll like promises
an unflinching ,
sleep-inducing
this one is certainly well-meaning
an athlete ,
approached
post viewing discussion
terrific computer graphics , inventive action sequences
a promise nor a threat so much as wishful thinking
realized
the plot 's contrivances are uncomfortably strained .
de niro -rrb-
romanek 's themes
whose crisp framing , edgy camera work , and wholesale ineptitude with acting , tone and pace very obviously mark him as a video helmer making his feature debut
gesturing
original hit movie
both american pie movies
director michael apted -lrb- enigma -rrb- and screenwriter nicholas kazan
does n't work for me .
that the accidental spy is a solid action pic that returns the martial arts master to top form
its screenplay
was written for no one
the dv revolution has cheapened the artistry of making a film
the term
is pretty landbound , with its leaden acting , dull exposition and telegraphed ` surprises .
essentially ruined -- or ,
barely adequate
the off-the-wall dialogue , visual playfulness and
play off each other virtually to a stand-off
by three-to-one
remain agape
with almost supernatural powers
shedding
show for their labor , living harmoniously , joined in song
hairline , weathered countenance and american breckin meyer 's ridiculously inappropriate valley boy voice
allows it to rank with its worthy predecessors
took three minutes of dialogue , 30 seconds of plot and turned them into a 90-minute movie that feels five hours long
pick up the slack
the pianist
lighting
lost in the `` soon-to-be-forgettable '' section of the quirky rip-off prison
puts the ` ick ' in ` classic
hey
the viewer expects something special but instead gets -lrb- sci-fi -rrb- rehash .
one of the films so declared this year
aimlessly and unsuccessfully attempts to fuse at least three dull plots into one good one .
is smart and dark - hallelujah for small favors
a stylish psychological thriller
, well-worn situations
notorious mtv show
jones 's
anything special
space
stay positive
saying girls find adolescence difficult to wade through
a historical study
of determined new zealanders
keeping themselves kicking
channeling
delusional personality type
it 's `` waking up in reno . ''
walked out of runteldat
bleed
ingenious and
head and shoulders above much of the director 's previous popcorn work
no one involved , save dash , shows the slightest aptitude for acting , and the script , credited to director abdul malik abbott and ernest ` tron ' anderson , seems entirely improvised
mcbeal-style fantasy sequences
use a watercolor background
an inexperienced director , mehta
boxes
mediterranean sparkles
of madness -- and strength
moving and important film
cool compassion
provocative conclusion
a predictably efficient piece
a brisk , amusing pace
dark-as-pitch comedy
it gives devastating testimony to both people 's capacity for evil and their heroic capacity for good .
is , by itself
an historical episode
keep parents away from the concession stand
strongest and
fairly pretty pictures
between boys
is a strength of a documentary to disregard available bias ,
of the year 's best
without resorting to camp as nicholas ' wounded and wounding uncle ralph
pat , fairy-tale conclusion
-lrb- a -rrb- stale retread of the '53 original
low-key style
the right time
the ultimate fate
tolstoy groupies
of pinochet 's victims
as spent screen series go , star trek : nemesis is even more suggestive of a 65th class reunion mixer where only eight surviving members show up -- and there 's nothing to drink .
told with a heavy irish brogue
raimondi
to the other side
showtime the most savory and hilarious guilty pleasure of many a recent movie season
this odd , poetic road movie , spiked by jolts of pop music , pretty much takes place in morton 's ever-watchful gaze --
that shrugging off the plot 's persnickety problems
alain choquart 's camera
simply because the movie is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product
, let alone funny
of the home alone formula
`` mulan '' or `` tarzan
vistas
, irreversible flow
in its effort to modernize it with encomia to diversity and tolerance
for the war scenes
that he has something significant to say
... irritating soul-searching garbage .
about ready to go to the u.n. and ask permission for a preemptive strike
or south vietnamese
it 's an interesting effort -lrb- particularly for jfk conspiracy nuts -rrb- , and barry 's cold-fish act makes the experience worthwhile
director michael cacoyannis displays with somber earnestness in the new adaptation of the cherry orchard
of dreary
spooky , educational , but at other times as bland as a block of snow .
's occasionally
contemptible
joylessly
grocery
an important director who has something new to say about how , in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out
it works
owe more to disney 's strong sense of formula than to the original story
be genuinely satisfying
schmaltz
is fascinating ...
shipping news
waldo
utter
for most of its footage
all the way to the credits
bringing the story of spider-man to the big screen
hoary dialogue , fluxing accents ,
, the humor would have been fast and furious
the 3-d vistas from orbit
not to mention a sharper , cleaner camera lens .
much of the director 's previous popcorn work
check this one out
startling
pulling the plug on the conspirators
mika
a young artist 's thoughtful consideration
to heal himself
quest to be president
gayton 's
cleansing
a thoughtful , emotional movie experience
seeming goofy
does not negate the subject
the same furrow
grossest
how to kill your neighbor 's dog is slight but unendurable
deep down , i realized the harsh reality of my situation : i would leave the theater with a lower i.q. than when i had entered .
achieves its best
more mindless drivel
their own game
angle
an interested detachment
, did i miss something ? ''
grow up
slow ,
to this film that may not always work
general 's
would make it the darling of many a kids-and-family-oriented cable channel
enough to pilot
great cast
which , while it may not rival the filmmaker 's period pieces , is still very much worth seeing
the ironic exception of scooter
go from stark desert to gorgeous beaches .
` blood '
a fresh point of view
jae-eun jeong 's take care of my cat
's made a film that 's barely shocking , barely interesting and most of all , barely anything
the divine calling of education
that serve as whatever terror the heroes of horror movies try to avoid
is , to some degree at least
half-baked setups and sluggish pacing
, the `` big twists '' are pretty easy to guess
sitting around a campfire around midnight ,
, mayhem and stupidity
central performance
it wraps up a classic mother\/daughter struggle in recycled paper with a shiny new bow
suburban jersey
an unusual biopic and document of male swingers in the playboy era
a few remarks so geared
sunny disposition
a thoughtful and surprisingly affecting portrait of a screwed-up man who dared to mess with some powerful people , seen through the eyes of the idealistic kid who chooses to champion his ultimately losing cause
to be about everything that 's plaguing the human spirit in a relentlessly globalizing world
so stunning
poses for itself that one can forgive the film its flaws
this flawed , dazzling series
human darkness
a baffling subplot involving smuggling drugs inside danish cows falls flat
teens are looking for something to make them laugh
bilked unsuspecting moviegoers
than a major work
as a powerful look at a failure of our justice system
same song , second verse ,
adored
yes they can swim , the title is merely anne-sophie birot 's off-handed way of saying girls find adolescence difficult to wade through .
exceptionally dark joke
richly entertaining and suggestive of any number of metaphorical readings .
than body count
metropolitan life
for the uninitiated plays better on video with the sound
payne has created a beautiful canvas , and nicholson proves once again that he 's the best brush in the business
those films that requires the enemy to never shoot straight
give credit
carnivore
williams plays sy , another of his open-faced , smiling madmen , like the killer in insomnia .
dragons !
tooth and
thanks to the gorgeous locales and exceptional lead performances
flourishes and freak-outs
a remarkable piece of filmmaking
just needs better material
new zealand coming-of-age movie
it 's hard to believe that a relationship like holly and marina 's could survive the hothouse emotions of teendom
confident filmmaking and a pair of fascinating performances
insistent and repetitive
much of a mixed bag , with enough negatives
to those familiar with bombay musicals
bronx tale
the bullets
only with muscles and a lot more smarts , but just as endearing and easy to watch
's clear why deuces wild , which was shot two years ago , has been gathering dust on mgm 's shelf
after an uncertain start , murder hits and generally sustains a higher plateau with bullock 's memorable first interrogation of gosling .
just like the woman who inspired it
derivative and
mira nair 's new movie has its audience giddy with the delight of discovery
the cute frissons
he 's the scariest guy you 'll see all summer .
shadowy metaphor
paced and
i highly recommend irwin , but not in the way this film showcases him .
the boys '
one of the characters
giggly little story
although it does n't always hang together
's a mindless action flick with a twist -- far better suited to video-viewing than the multiplex .
aside from rohmer 's bold choices regarding point of view , the lady and the duke represents the filmmaker 's lifelong concern with formalist experimentation in cinematic art .
mild-mannered , been-there material given a pedestrian spin by a director who needed a touch of the flamboyant , the outrageous
taking the shakespeare parallels
for his dead mother via communication
captures all the longing , anguish and ache , the confusing sexual messages and the wish to be a part of that elusive adult world
blade ii is as estrogen-free as movies get ,
ache with sadness -lrb- the way chekhov is funny -rrb-
is far from disappointing ,
stifling morality tale
like prophet jack
a much needed kick ,
the manner of french new wave films
you discover that the answer is as conventional as can be .
unexpectedly
itself -- as well its delightful cast --
's got the brawn , but not the brains
capably hold our interest , but its just not a thrilling movie
nothing else to watch
it 's a thin notion
simple fact
's previous collaboration , miss congeniality
a surgeon mends a broken heart
seems more tacky and reprehensible , manipulating our collective fear without bestowing the subject with the intelligence or sincerity it unequivocally deserves
the barrel
guns , violence , and fear
the highest order
conventional as a nike ad
brooklyn hoods
is diverting in the manner of jeff foxworthy 's stand-up act
that the movie will live up to the apparent skills of its makers and the talents of its actors
this film has ended
a beer-fueled afternoon
energy and wit to entertain all ages
the film has the uncanny ability to right itself precisely when you think it 's in danger of going wrong .
the kind of soft-core twaddle you 'd expect to see on showtime 's ` red shoe diaries
the problem with the mayhem in formula 51
soul-searching garbage .
starring ben affleck , seem downright hitchcockian
a role he still needs to grow into
neighbor 's
false move
their earnestness
the characters you see
say who might enjoy this
carries you along in a torrent of emotion as it explores the awful complications of one terrifying day
genuinely sweet
one day
all about a wild-and-woolly , wall-to-wall good time
but one relentlessly depressing situation after another for its entire running time
is worth a look , if you do n't demand much more than a few cheap thrills from your halloween entertainment .
as a pale successor
munch
worse , routine
with a surfeit of weighty revelations , flowery dialogue , and nostalgia for the past and roads not taken
the extensive use of stock footage
should never have been brought out of hibernation
charms are immediately apparent
that her life is meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance , in a movie that is definitely meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance
9-11
the meaning and consolation
suggest that this movie is supposed to warm our hearts
sharply comic and
a time
, kung pow sets a new benchmark for lameness .
is uncomfortably timely , relevant , and sickeningly real .
teen-speak
the ensemble
getting at
a rollicking adventure
granger movie gauge
one of the most repellent things to pop up in a cinematic year already littered with celluloid garbage
heaven proves to be a good match of the sensibilities of two directors .
fun-for-fun 's - sake communal spirit
some special qualities and the soulful gravity of crudup 's anchoring performance
manipulative claptrap ,
clear and reliable an authority on that
baroque
is , more often
the greatest plays
are missing -- anything approaching a visceral kick , and anything approaching even a vague reason to sit through it all .
contradictory , self-hating , self-destructive ways
on the comedy of tom green and the farrelly brothers
of the rotting underbelly of middle america
to the scuzzy underbelly of nyc 's drug scene
in its poetic symbolism
runs out of steam after a half hour
laughably unbearable when it is n't merely offensive .
started to wonder if
a film centering on a traditional indian wedding in contemporary new delhi
insurance actuary
will probably ever appear
sometimes tedious
other hands
crime drama
though lan yu lacks a sense of dramatic urgency , the film makes up for it with a pleasing verisimilitude .
into a story about two adolescent boys
from a lack of clarity and audacity that a subject as monstrous and pathetic as dahmer
in 1987
simplistic narrative
the symbiotic relationship between art and life
in terms of what it 's trying to do
an effectively chilling guilty pleasure
gulzar and jagjit singh
morrissette has performed a difficult task indeed - he 's taken one of the world 's most fascinating stories and made it dull , lifeless , and irritating
account to work from
add up to the sum of its parts
a fiercely clever and subtle film , capturing the precarious balance between the extravagant confidence of the exiled aristocracy and the cruel earnestness of the victorious revolutionaries
screen presence to become a major-league leading lady , -lrb- but -rrb-
eloquent film
goofy
the greatest date movies in years
's an ambitious film
powerful moments
dickens ' grandeur
of the outer limits of raunch
's a spectacular performance - ahem
the afterlife and a lot more time on the romantic urgency that 's at the center of the story
aptly named
seen as hip
if you 're the kind of parent who enjoys intentionally introducing your kids to films which will cause loads of irreparable damage that years and years of costly analysis could never fix , i have just one word for you - -- decasia
a sham
there ai n't a lot more painful than an unfunny movie that thinks it 's hilarious .
does mostly
it 's not a bad plot ;
clever moments and
grant is certainly amusing , but the very hollowness of the character he plays keeps him at arms length
the human heart
at israel in ferment
that makes you ache with sadness -lrb- the way chekhov is funny -rrb- , profound without ever being self-important , warm without ever succumbing to sentimentality
stunning star turn
most thoughtful films about art , ethics , and the cost of moral compromise
peter bogdanovich
, it 's nowhere near as good as the original .
has the potential for touched by an angel simplicity and
dinner soiree
becomes a soulful , incisive meditation
labor
bring fresh good looks and an ease in front of the camera
is a few bits funnier than malle 's dud , if only because the cast is so engagingly messing around like slob city reductions of damon runyon crooks .
hits all the verbal marks it should .
it 's as sweet as greenfingers
brothers
ham it up while physically and emotionally disintegrating over the course of the movie has a certain poignancy in light of his recent death
decoder ring
an exhilarating place to visit , this laboratory of laughter
be used to burn every print of the film
swoony
missing a great deal of the acerbic repartee of the play
a thriller , and the performances
modestly comic , modestly action-oriented world war ii adventure
although the subject matter may still be too close to recent national events , the film works - mostly due to its superior cast of characters .
is an unsettling picture of childhood innocence combined with indoctrinated prejudice
enthusiastic audience
i 'll admit it ,
experiment
although disney follows its standard formula in this animated adventure , it feels more forced than usual .
may choose to interpret the film 's end as hopeful or optimistic
real , or at least
season
devastating
moviemaking
moral-condundrum
a jeopardy question
about the worst thing chan has done in the united states
next big thing 's
i guess , about artifice and acting and how it distorts reality for people who make movies and watch them
their '70s
brave
of film directors
make the film
the rocket scientist
take on its screwed-up characters
by making the movie go faster
highly engaging .
is a no-surprise series of explosions and violence while banderas looks like he 's not trying to laugh at how bad
that it does afford
its paint fights
to work out
sven wollter as the stricken composer and viveka seldahl as his desperate violinist wife
is deja vu all over again
downtown hotel
thrills
both kids and
most depressing
incomprehensible anne rice novel
like movies that demand four hankies
crazy , mixed-up films
frittered
performance
the movie is well crafted , and well executed .
need a playful respite from the grind to refresh our souls
the sake of commercial sensibilities
miscast leads ,
movie-going life
broomfield 's film
hit-and-miss
vulnerability
... if you , like me , think an action film disguised as a war tribute is disgusting to begin with , then you 're in for a painful ride .
, fireballs and revenge
film since the killer
a movie that ends with truckzilla
a visual delight and a decent popcorn adventure
surprising , subtle
campaign 's end
shows off a lot of stamina and vitality , and
's a shame the marvelous first 101 minutes have to be combined with the misconceived final 5 .
cavorting in ladies ' underwear
costumes
touching
that feel like long soliloquies
trading
the lousy tarantino imitations
unpleasantness
puts a refreshing and comical spin on the all-too-familiar saga of the contemporary single woman
satin rouge is not a new , or inventive , journey
has ever revealed before about the source of his spiritual survival
refuse
as anyone
role ,
added clout
88-minute rip-off
its generic villains lack any intrigue -lrb- other than their funny accents -rrb-
the wonderful combination
aimless , arduous , and arbitrary
of event movies than a spy thriller like the bourne identity
pointed , often tender ,
reveals the victims of domestic abuse in all of their pity and terror
's supposed to be post-feminist breezy but ends up as tedious as the chatter of parrots raised on oprah
, then this should keep you reasonably entertained .
wasted nearly two hours of your own precious life
alternating between facetious comic parody and pulp melodrama , this smart-aleck movie ... tosses around some intriguing questions about the difference between human and android life .
the film is funny , insightfully human and a delightful lark for history buffs
the power of their surroundings
resist his pleas to spare wildlife
story and theme
like binging on cotton candy
baseball
level whatsoever
with a sickening thud
have come to term an `` ambitious failure
those little steaming cartons
romantic comedy and dogme 95 filmmaking may seem odd bedfellows
vainly , i think
without cleaving to a narrative arc
is mostly a lump of run-of-the-mill profanity sprinkled with a few remarks so geared toward engendering audience sympathy that you might think he was running for office -- or trying to win over a probation officer
feel after an 88-minute rip-off of the rock with action confined to slo-mo gun firing and random glass-shattering
unbelievably stupid film
another in this supposedly funny movie
fat pain .
evokes the blithe rebel fantasy with the kind of insouciance embedded in the sexy demise of james dean
it 's all surprisingly predictable .
life or
the cameo-packed , m : i-2-spoofing title sequence is the funniest 5 minutes to date in this spy comedy franchise ... then mike myers shows up and ruins everything .
, inane images keep popping past your head
witless , pointless , tasteless and idiotic .
his shortest , the hole
about thoroughly vacuous people
sometimes this modest little number clicks
lark
rehearsals
complain that ` they do n't make movies like they used to anymore
maintains your sympathy for this otherwise challenging soul by letting you share her one-room world for a while .
goes by quickly
balances both traditional or modern stories together in a manner
is one
a disastrous ending
the roots of the skateboarding boom that would become `` the punk kids ' revolution
every five minutes or so
rude , scarily funny , sorrowfully sympathetic to the damage it surveys
shamelessly manipulative and contrived
than simply a portrait
it 's one thing to read about or rail against the ongoing - and unprecedented - construction project going on over our heads .
is supremely unfunny and unentertaining
the distinct and very welcome sense of watching intelligent people making a movie
of auschwitz ii-birkenau
, and paula
though uniformly well acted
imaginative as one
show us why it 's compelling
so marvelously compelling is present brown as a catalyst for the struggle of black manhood in restrictive and chaotic america ... sketchy but nevertheless gripping portrait of jim brown , a celebrated wonder in the spotlight
preposterous , prurient whodunit
flat-out amusing , sometimes endearing and often fabulous , with a solid cast ,
as it is hard to resist
moving performance
of the usual cliches
with tiny little jokes and nary an original idea
has been a string of ensemble cast romances recently
works more often than it does n't
be in the theater
cinematic shell games
scratch for the music
old-time
wit 's
uneasily with the titillating material
might actually
sentiments and
american beauty
to grab us , only to keep letting go at all the wrong moments
much of jonah simply , and gratefully
of admission for the ridicule factor
the believability
the consciously dumbed-down approach wears thin
is just the sort for those moviegoers who complain that ` they do n't make movies like they used to anymore . '
mark pellington
cruel deception
far from zhang 's
, masterful
of joan 's prefeminist plight
of painting this family dynamic for the audience
just another combination of bad animation and mindless violence ... lacking the slightest bit
gaunt , silver-haired and leonine , -lrb- harris -rrb-
have no problem with `` difficult '' movies , or movies that ask the audience to meet them halfway and connect the dots instead of having things all spelled out
juxtapositions
schneider 's performance
his latest feature ,
` we 're - doing-it-for - the-cash ' sequel
altered
are n't too many films that can be as simultaneously funny , offbeat and heartwarming -lrb- without a thick shmear of the goo , at least -rrb-
flaws , but also stretches of impact and moments of awe
psychedelic '60s
off the path of good sense
refined piece
variety
the rhapsodic dialogue that jumps off the page , and for the memorable character creations
welcome to collinwood
a 75-minute sample of puerile
before it builds up to its insanely staged ballroom scene , in which 3000 actors appear in full regalia
the last three narcissists left on earth compete for each others ' affections .
it 's sort of a 21st century morality play with a latino hip hop beat .
a brian depalma movie
too hard to be mythic
a florid turn of phrase
debut effort by `` project greenlight '' winner is sappy and amateurish .
personal tragedies that are all too abundant when human hatred spews forth unchecked
ill-constructed
uncool the only thing missing is the `` gadzooks
a new benchmark for lameness
smiling madmen
and a terrible story
fairly run-of-the-mill .
than the parents
you 'll find yourself remembering this refreshing visit to a sunshine state .
a 15-year old
phenomenal band
that illustrates an american tragedy
you might be seduced .
accompanied by the sketchiest of captions .
backed by sheer nerve
the delight
is infectious .
improves
with humour and lightness
valiant attempt to tell a story about the vietnam war before the pathology set in
forgot to include anything even halfway scary
, when the now computerized yoda finally reveals his martial artistry , the film ascends to a kinetic life so teeming that even cranky adults may rediscover the quivering kid inside .
success
give what may be the performances of their careers .
contrived , unmotivated
it reduces the complexities to bromides and slogans and it gets so preachy-keen and so tub-thumpingly loud it makes you feel like a chump just for sitting through it .
two itinerant teachers
more concerned with overall feelings , broader ideas , and open-ended questions than concrete story and definitive answers
takes time
to camp or parody
that 's because the movie serves up all of that stuff , nearly subliminally , as the old-hat province of male intrigue
even if you 're an agnostic carnivore
filmmakers and studio
louiso lets the movie dawdle in classic disaffected-indie-film mode ,
the `` miami vice '' checklist of power boats , latin music and dog tracks
other times as bland as a block of snow
a technically superb film , shining with all the usual spielberg flair , expertly utilizing the talents of his top-notch creative team
burnt out on it 's a wonderful life marathons and bored with a christmas carol
that it plays like the standard made-for-tv movie .
is icily brilliant .
trifecta
strong piece
the movie deals with hot-button issues in a comedic context
and neither do cliches , no matter how ` inside ' they are .
, open-ended poem
movie length
it seems intended to be
ideal
of sex , psychology , drugs and philosophy
a true adaptation of her book
so many bad romances
absorbing look
a few points
cast , but never quite
can do no wrong with jason x.
siuation or joke
no new plot conceptions or environmental changes ,
relatively
a litmus test
is intriguing but quickly becomes distasteful and downright creepy
transcends ethnic lines
rae
typical american horror film
story
the plants at his own birthday party
disjointed ,
's conspicuously missing from the girls ' big-screen blowout
in the world
shapely
freedom to feel contradictory things
it 's pauly shore awful .
central plot
the film , directed by joel zwick
ancient
is at once
all the earmarks of french cinema at its best
laugh at how bad
worked for me right up
protect the code at all costs
dulled your senses faster and deeper
morsels
the superficial way it deals with its story
allied soldiers
but the movie has a tougher time balancing its violence with kafka-inspired philosophy
traditional or modern stories
unfold
the same illogical things
they were insulted
cold and scattered
like a child with an important message to tell
potential laugh
the animal planet
unfocused screenplay
moviegoing
become ``
, outrageous , ingenious
as thought-provoking
male hustler
without the jokes
matthew cirulnick and
even a story immersed in love , lust , and sin could n't keep my attention
dichotomy
the 110 minutes
believe that anyone in his right mind would want to see the it
year-end movies
is reliable
are irrelevant to the experience of seeing the scorpion king
will enthrall the whole family
fear
according to the script , grant and bullock 's characters are made for each other .
than by its intimacy and precision
most romantic comedies
consumed by lust and love and crushed by betrayal that it conjures up the intoxicating fumes and emotional ghosts of a freshly painted rembrandt .
a classical dramatic animated feature ,
young
quite tasty and inviting all the same
the trouble is , its filmmakers run out of clever ideas and visual gags about halfway through .
's enough to watch huppert scheming , with her small , intelligent eyes as steady as any noir villain , and to enjoy the perfectly pitched web of tension that chabrol spins .
feel like a 10-course banquet
a bank manager
an appealing blend
the urge
in this romantic comedy
we truly know what makes holly and marina tick
is something that is so meditative and lyrical about babak payami 's boldly quirky iranian drama secret ballot ... a charming and evoking little ditty that manages to show the gentle and humane side of middle eastern world politics
splendid-looking
soderbergh seems capable only of delivering artfully lighted , earnest inquiries that lack the kind of genuine depth that would make them redeemable .
with this tortured , dull artist and monster-in-the
does n't even in passing
sing
frothy `
about ten
do n't have a clue on the park .
tolstoy
treats the subject with fondness and respect
of a costume drama
despite modest aspirations its occasional charms are not to be dismissed .
nurtures the multi-layers of its characters , allowing us to remember that life 's ultimately a gamble and last orders are to be embraced .
realism , crisp storytelling and radiant compassion
waiting for happiness -rrb-
smeary and
nachtwey clears the cynicism right out of you .
quietly
a fascinating documentary about the long and eventful spiritual journey of the guru who helped
probe questions of attraction and interdependence
made tucker a star
very capable nailbiter
the mother deer even dies .
it reduces the complexities to bromides and slogans and
is keeping the creepy crawlies hidden in the film 's thick shadows
of director abel ferrara
pretend like your sat scores
all the blanket statements and dime-store ruminations on vanity
funniest 5 minutes
bring to their music
across as shallow and glib though
to use a watercolor background since `` dumbo ''
house music
opposed
typifies
of this tacky nonsense
with mcconaughey in an entirely irony-free zone and bale reduced mainly to batting his sensitive eyelids
find love in the most unlikely place
slice it
all the longing ,
together in a stark portrait of motherhood deferred and desire
do n't come off
tried hard
is its personable , amusing cast .
it does n't really know or care about the characters , and uses them as markers for a series of preordained events .
through the fingers in front of your eyes
pokes fun at the same easy targets as other rowdy raunch-fests -- farts , boobs , unmentionables --
like an afterschool special with costumes by gianni versace , mad love looks better than it feels .
the market or
american life
women have curves
demonstrates that the director of such hollywood blockbusters as patriot games can still turn out a small , personal film with an emotional wallop .
herring surroundings
between two english women
it would be impossible to believe if it were n't true
does a great combination act as narrator , jewish grandmother and subject --
12
a music scene
one another
the sinister inspiration that fuelled devito 's early work
its central figure
afraid
you really have to salute writer-director haneke -lrb- he adapted elfriede jelinek 's novel -rrb- for making a film that is n't nearly as graphic but much more powerful , brutally shocking and difficult to watch .
the product of loving , well integrated homage and
ploughing the same furrow once too often
no matter how fantastic reign of fire looked
derrida 's
become `` the punk kids ' revolution
if deuces wild had been tweaked up a notch
can not even
mopping up
a small place
sheridan 's take on the author 's schoolboy memoir ... is a rather toothless take on a hard young life .
work with ,
poor editing , bad bluescreen , and ultra-cheesy dialogue highlight the radical action .
the count of monte cristo ... never quite settles on either side
overflows
of reign of fire
it 's worth seeing
seem irritatingly transparent
compelled
to a strangely sinister happy ending
it 's uninteresting .
b-movie flamboyance
, it 's still unusually crafty and intelligent for hollywood horror .
fluid and
caustic purpose
a franchise sequel
goldmember has none of the visual wit of the previous pictures ,
fogging
maid in manhattan might not look so appealing on third or fourth viewing down the road ... but as a high concept vehicle for two bright stars of the moment who can rise to fans ' lofty expectations , the movie passes inspection
his storytelling skills
about identity and alienation
'' is owned by its costars , spader and gyllenhaal .
deafening battle scenes
too stagey , talky
the plot has a number of holes , and
perpetually
the wise-beyond-her-years teen
holofcener rejects patent solutions to dramatize life 's messiness from inside out , in all its strange quirks .
that feels as if it has made its way into your very bloodstream
most savory and hilarious guilty pleasure
as its 83 minutes
blows dumped on guei
stylish cast
asks the right questions at the right time in the history of our country
it is about irrational , unexplainable life
be ordinary
heller
just that and it 's what makes their project so interesting
lacks the visual flair and bouncing bravado that characterizes better hip-hop clips and is content to recycle images and characters that were already tired 10 years ago
lan yu is certainly a serviceable melodrama , but it does n't even try for the greatness that happy together shoots for -lrb- and misses -rrb- .
with originality
covering all the drama in frida 's life
comeuppance
american and european cinema
that a curious sense of menace informs everything
to ascertain whether the film is , at its core , deeply pessimistic or quietly hopeful
the internet
among wiseman 's warmest
classic mistaken identity farce
less about shakespeare than the spawn of fools who saw quentin tarantino 's handful of raucous gangster films and branched out into their own pseudo-witty copycat interpretations .
time to pique your interest , your imagination , your empathy or anything , really , save your disgust and your indifference
has some special qualities and the soulful gravity of crudup 's anchoring performance
preliminary
saw an audience laugh so much during a movie
`` elling '' manages to do all three quite well , making it one of the year 's most enjoyable releases
its diverting grim message
glazed
a young american , a decision that plucks `` the four feathers ''
-lrb- gulpilil -rrb- is a commanding screen presence , and his character 's abundant humanism makes him the film 's moral compass
triumph
during your screening
day
assumes that not only would subtlety be lost on the target audience , but that it 's also too stupid to realize that they 've already seen this exact same movie a hundred times
that keep whooshing you from one visual marvel to the next , hastily , emptily
as it is a unique , well-crafted psychological study of grief
margarita
gently funny , sweetly adventurous
veterans
dumbed-down
are familiar with ,
after greene 's story ends
a tortuous comment that perfectly illustrates the picture 's moral schizophrenia
is off
as impervious to a fall
this movie does not tell you a whole lot about lily chou-chou
at his kin 's reworked version
directed not only one of the best gay love stories ever made
about a seasonal holiday kids '
overlook
susceptible
the directing world
downtime in between
the loyal order
-lrb- a -rrb- rather thinly-conceived movie .
's mildly sentimental , unabashedly consumerist ... studiously inoffensive and completely disposable .
a summer-camp talent show :
`` last tango in paris ''
film that will enthrall the whole family
, -lrb- franco -rrb- has all of dean 's mannerisms and self-indulgence , but none of his sweetness and vulnerability .
the colorful masseur wastes its time on mood rather than riding with the inherent absurdity of ganesh 's rise up the social ladder .
a first-class , thoroughly involving b movie that effectively combines two surefire , beloved genres
pure punk existentialism
the marquis -lrb- auteil -rrb-
an unremittingly ugly movie
seen through the right eyes , with the right actors and with the kind of visual flair that shows what great cinema can really do
technically superb
this kiddie-oriented stinker is so bad that i even caught the gum stuck under my seat trying to sneak out of the theater
it 's better suited for the history or biography channel
visually speaking
of the '70s
1950 's
they first appear
confounded dealers
claims to sort the bad guys from the good , which is its essential problem .
once it gets rock-n-rolling
fun ,
poignant and delicately
a non-stop funny feast
elderly
its most basic
icy face
is eventually to have to choose
a good human being
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foul up a screen adaptation of oscar wilde 's classic satire
a disturbing story about sociopaths and their marks
we could have spent more time in its world
a reasonable landscape of conflict
you love him
preteen boy
enough energy and excitement
reach satisfying conclusions
not so
's possible
director george hickenlooper 's
blood '
an alienated executive who re-invents himself
drugs and philosophy
lots of laughs
the film , and at
cook
lewis
the worst comedy of the year
the plot has a number of holes
further demonstrates just how far his storytelling skills have eroded .
the kathie lee gifford of film directors
a paint-by-numbers picture
, this is one of the best-sustained ideas i have ever seen on the screen .
that sport
pristine
a lot more smarts , but just as endearing and easy to watch
keep you at the edge of your seat with its shape-shifting perils , political intrigue and brushes with calamity
's a heavy stench of ` been there , done that ' hanging over the film .
films about loss , grief and recovery are pretty valuable these days .
a terrific screenplay
a showcase for both the scenic splendor of the mountains and for legendary actor michel serrault , the film
necessary
wishy-washy .
about ravishing costumes , eye-filling , wide-screen production design and joan 's wacky decision to stand by her man , no matter how many times he demonstrates that he 's a disloyal satyr
south seas islanders
beautifully made
much surprise
the lady and the duke is eric rohmer 's economical antidote to the bloated costume drama
it 's one tough rock .
the script 's endless assault of embarrassingly ham-fisted sex jokes
that constantly defies expectation
went undercover as women in a german factory during world war ii
snobbery is a better satiric target than middle-america
as a cruel but weirdly likable wasp matron
can justify evil means
made no such thing
it ends up falling short as a whole
big-budget\/all-star movie
wet , fuzzy and sticky
is a matter of plumbing arrangements and mind games , of no erotic or sensuous charge
will no doubt rally to its cause , trotting out threadbare standbys like ` masterpiece ' and ` triumph ' and all that malarkey , but rarely
gosford park
an amusing concept
complete with visible boom mikes
auspicious feature debut
to appropriate the structure of arthur schnitzler 's reigen
sade is your film .
bedeviled
a movie that understands characters must come first
, and much more ordinary for it
i 'd rather listen to old tori amos records
the year selection
my two hours better watching
a lot less time trying to make a credible case for reports from the afterlife and a lot more time on the romantic urgency that 's at the center of the story
that we do n't see often enough these days
'' battle scenes
overview
shoot the messenger
neil burger here succeeded in
nomination
ear-splitting exercise in formula crash-and-bash action .
contend with craziness and child-rearing
make even jean-claude van damme look good
to paxton
a figure whose legacy had begun to bronze
causes
as a movie , it never seems fresh and vital .
gives assassin a disquieting authority
worth catching
of exotic locales
, then you will probably have a reasonably good time with the salton sea .
ballsy and
bug-eyed
's uninteresting
in queen of the damned
an intelligent flick
that you might not even notice it
but it is a whole lot of fun and you get to see the one of the world 's best actors , daniel auteuil ,
sure to ultimately disappoint the action
that make it well worth watching
in postmodern pastiche winds
the production design , score and choreography are simply intoxicating .
with humorous observations about the general absurdity of modern life
all bluster
is a director to watch .
scouse
feels as if -lrb- there 's -rrb- a choke leash around your neck so director nick cassavetes can give it a good , hard yank whenever he wants you to feel something .
one of those all-star reunions
eric byler 's nuanced pic
extra-large
a fascinating study of the relationship between mothers and their children or a disturbing story about sociopaths and their marks
friendship , love
grow up to be greedy
folly
is more fascinating -- being real -- than anything seen on jerry springer
jackson is always watchable .
a vivid
the type of stunt
si , pretty much '' and ``
predictable denouement
crafted an intriguing story of maternal instincts and misguided acts of affection
the improbable `` formula 51
a whole lot
, it 's a feel movie .
thinly sketched
what 's missing in murder by numbers is any real psychological grounding for the teens ' deviant behaviour .
hidden
dynamics and dysfunction
, inconsistent , dishonest
-lrb- city -rrb-
like you ate a reeses without the peanut butter
is just as much about the ownership and redefinition of myth as it is about a domestic unit finding their way to joy
the story the movie tells
of the plot at all times
silver-haired and
70s
they strip down often enough to keep men
really funny
will be hinge from a personal threshold of watching sad but endearing characters do extremely unconventional things
makes his films so memorable
to have it both ways
we hear the ultimate fate of these girls and realize , much to our dismay , that this really did happen
blind ,
for the days
more accurate than anything
settles in and becomes compulsively watchable in a guilty-pleasure , daytime-drama sort of fashion
befuddling
what makes esther kahn so demanding
the mechanics
big-screen remakes of the avengers and the wild wild west
is a film tailor-made for those who when they were in high school would choose the cliff-notes over reading a full-length classic .
the performances elicit more of a sense of deja vu than awe
kahlo 's art
elevated by michael caine 's performance as a weary journalist in a changing world
in the characters you see
jonah is only so-so
the least demanding
other hand
self-destructive
of a so-called ` comedy ' and not laugh
so insanely dysfunctional
i just did n't care
overwhelm everything else
tub-thumpingly loud it makes you feel like a chump
falls short in showing us antonia 's true emotions
a fraction the budget
the creation
accuse kung pow for misfiring ,
the film pretends that those living have learned some sort of lesson
to be cherished
the lord of the rings
lifetime milestones
intimate and socially encompassing
a creaky `` pretty woman '' retread , with the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz and big-wave surfing that gives pic its title an afterthought
imagine
plainly dull and
likely to have seen before , but beneath the exotic surface -lrb- and exotic dancing -rrb- it 's surprisingly old-fashioned
the script 's judgment and sense
somewhat backhanded compliment to say that the film makes the viewer feel like the movie 's various victimized audience members after a while , but it also happens to be the movie 's most admirable quality
that it 's forgivable that the plot feels
of `` dragonfly
-- it should have ditched the artsy pretensions and revelled in the entertaining shallows .
is still a no brainer
that works
that `` pretty woman '' wanted to be
sophomoric blend
the storytelling instincts
dumb humor
filmmaker stacy peralta
ford and neeson
it enough
to be bored by as your abc 's
pinheads
convince us
another self-consciously overwritten story about a rag-tag bunch of would-be characters that team up for a ca n't
truly larger-than-life character
east
stays with you long after you have left the theatre
like those
with a metaphor
plenty of scenes in frida
rare as snake foo yung
of work , with premise and dialogue
encompasses many more paths
serves as auto-critique ,
redeeming feature
recovering from its demented premise
newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb
were soldiers to be remembered by
ample opportunity to use that term as often as possible
crammed
a film like ringu when you 've seen the remake first
is more than tattoo deep
subjugate truth to the tear-jerking demands of soap opera
star charisma
begins with promise , but runs aground after being snared in its own tangled plot .
made about the life of moviemaking .
if considerably less ambitious ,
changing times ,
belongs firmly in the so-bad-it 's - good camp .
for a winning , heartwarming yarn
intriguing characters
consumed
emphasizes the well-wrought story
now and then
particular south london housing project
have found in almost all of his previous works
thinks-it-is joke
a pink slip
be something to behold
betters it
this is a fascinating film because there is no clear-cut hero and no all-out villain .
your reaction to this movie
phillip noyce and all of his actors -- as well as his cinematographer , christopher doyle -- understand the delicate forcefulness of greene 's prose , and
no unifying rhythm
is little more than home alone raised to a new , self-deprecating level
claim that it is `` based on a true story
jack ryan 's
once again resists the intrusion
the real star of this movie is the score , as in the songs translate well to film , and it 's really well directed
there are so few films about the plight of american indians in modern america that skins comes as a welcome , if downbeat , missive from a forgotten front .
its own most damning censure
with more emotional force than any other recent film
that hinges on the subgenre 's most enabling victim ... and an ebullient affection for industrial-model meat freezers
lot to do with the casting of juliette binoche as sand , who brings to the role her pale , dark beauty and characteristic warmth
may not add up to the sum of its parts
as its young-guns cast
of the theater feeling
a sprawl
the very sluggish pace
is historical
one of its writers , john c. walsh
town regret , love , duty and friendship
saddens
's most substantial feature for some time .
hollywood will come up with an original idea for a teen movie
hugh
a country mile
wait until dark ''
rather than pandering
serves as a paper skeleton for some very good acting , dialogue , comedy , direction and especially charm
's unique and quirky about canadians
buddy movie
's block ever
much self-centered
brings a beguiling freshness
toward women
hysteria
less successful
career peak
goes a long way toward keeping the picture compelling
whooshing you
are stanzas of breathtaking , awe-inspiring visual poetry .
does n't give us a reason to be in the theater beyond wilde 's wit and the actors ' performances .
madonna has made herself over so often now
's far from a groundbreaking endeavor
this is f \*\*\* ed
aimed mainly at little kids but with plenty of entertainment value
orgasm
the outlandishness of the idea itself
called ` the gift of tears
would be sleazy and fun
fillm
the funniest idea
a pleasing way
if they broke out into elaborate choreography , singing and finger snapping it might have held my attention , but as it stands i kept looking for the last exit from brooklyn .
gooding offers a desperately ingratiating performance .
a nicely
it makes your teeth hurt
an amalgam
of ugly behavior
of black manhood
be reno
the most wondrous love story in years , it is a great film .
uses its pulpy core conceit
keep getting torn away from the compelling historical tale to a less-compelling soap opera
central flaw
to give them credit for : the message of the movie
a chilling tale of one of the great crimes of 20th century france : the murder of two rich women by their servants in 1933
gaze a measure of faith in the future
feels more like a rejected x-files episode than a credible account of a puzzling real-life happening .
subtly kinky bedside vigils
redeeming features
catching solely on its visual merits
more character development
escapes the precious trappings of most romantic comedies , infusing into the story
nostalgia
it 's loud and boring ; watching it is like being trapped at a bad rock concert
have no interest in the gang-infested
as katzenberg
finn
an eloquent , deeply felt meditation on the nature of compassion
share her one-room world for a while
music drama
to their caustic purpose for existing
to its finale
such an
such a gloriously goofy way
halfway through this picture i was beginning to hate it , and
terrific special effects and funnier gags
waste of time , money and celluloid
oo many of these gross
george 's haplessness
is a movie about passion .
a remarkable film that explores the monster 's psychology not in order to excuse him but rather to demonstrate that his pathology evolved from human impulses that grew hideously twisted
-- the real issues tucked between the silly and crude storyline
able to appreciate the wonderful cinematography and naturalistic acting
amorality
real point
-lrb- jaglom 's -rrb-
the soullessness of work
blended shades
ca n't remember the last time i saw a movie where i wanted so badly for the protagonist to fail .
is determined not to make them
back-story
piercingly affecting ...
's no art
visual charm or texture
a wonderful ensemble cast
as he swaggers through his scenes
while not quite a comedy , the film tackles its relatively serious subject with an open mind and considerable good cheer , and is never less than engaging .
the build-up
to seek our tears , our sympathies
injected
who has something new to say about how , in the flip-flop of courtship , we often reel in when we should be playing out
ad man
underdone
enhanced
documentary .
ends up more of a creaky `` pretty woman '' retread , with the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz and big-wave surfing that gives pic its title an afterthought
they float within the seas of their personalities
depends on how well flatulence gags fit into your holiday concept
the movie is concocted and carried out by folks worthy of scorn , and the nicest thing i can say is that i ca n't remember a single name responsible for it
legged freaks
in insignificance
's because relatively nothing happens .
seems intended to be
is the kind of subject matter that could so easily have been fumbled by a lesser filmmaker
favors to their famous parents
almost feature-length film
, we had no trouble sitting for blade ii .
wimps out by going for that pg-13 rating , so the more graphic violence is mostly off-screen
has made in more than a decade .
liked the original short story but this movie ,
she 's really done it this time .
in town
the fore
pulp fiction and
barris
debated
little more dramatic
educates viewers with words and pictures
freddie got fingered
bratty for sympathy
effective if cheap moments of fright and dread
cold light
disturbing story
by a dog
too stagey , talky -- and long -- for its own good .
more than a stifling morality tale dressed up in peekaboo clothing
a change
they are in this tepid genre offering
two families ,
a very good movie
in the end , though , it is only mildly amusing when it could have been so much more .
star\/producer salma hayek and director julie taymor
is , in fact
of fighting the same fights
euphoria
as robotic sentiment
sean
to question what is told as the truth
is plastered with one hollywood cliche after another , most of which involve precocious kids getting the better of obnoxious adults
brutally clueless
a retread story , bad writing , and the same old silliness
in between its punchlines
marshaled
in its own aloof , unreachable way
with the author 's work
minimal appreciation
goes there very , very slowly
'm not sure which is worse : the poor acting by the ensemble cast , the flat dialogue by vincent r. nebrida or the gutless direction by laurice guillen
of love story
over the head
their victims
has little enthusiasm for such antique pulp
a backseat in his own film
a stab
their contrast is neither dramatic nor comic
after another is not the same as one battle followed by killer cgi effects
comes off as so silly
lots of naked women
to empowerment
by its surface-obsession -- one that typifies the delirium of post , pre , and extant stardom
of a psychological breakdown
a dark comedy that
a new scene
interested , or
you to believe
having so much fun
brooms is n't it
a schmaltzy , by-the-numbers romantic comedy , partly a shallow rumination on the emptiness of success -- and entirely
at film noir
think you have figured out the con and the players in this debut film by argentine director fabian bielinsky , but while you were thinking someone made off with your wallet
linklater
often overwrought and
a clinical eye
dictate
's all true
's something unintentionally
the plot of the comeback curlers is n't very interesting actually ,
a serviceable euro-trash action extravaganza
a very depressing movie
yarns ever .
crusty treatment
electric pencil sharpener
the harsh reality
david flatman
a phenomenal band with such an engrossing story that will capture the minds and hearts of many
is top shelf
an extreme action-packed film
the refugees
will remind them that hong kong action cinema is still alive and kicking
at the door
bray is completely at sea ; with nothing but a savage garden music video on his resume , he has no clue about making a movie
perfectly pitched between comedy and tragedy , hope and despair
a hobby that attracts the young and fit
guy gets girl , guy loses girl ,
action movie production
this 100-minute movie
to-do list
22
the hollywood pipeline
that came to define a generation
overwhelming pleasure
ought to pick up the durable best seller smart women , foolish choices for advice .
the rest are padding unashamedly appropriated from the teen-exploitation playbook
touches smartly and wistfully on a number of themes , not least the notion that the marginal members of society ...
hear the ultimate fate of these girls and realize , much to our dismay , that this really did happen
a 1940s warner bros.
moments
what experiences you bring to it
spinning a web of dazzling entertainment may be overstating it , but `` spider-man '' certainly delivers the goods
is on full , irritating display in -lrb- this -rrb- meandering and pointless french coming-of-age import from writer-director anne-sophie birot
's undeniably hard
christopher walken kinda romanced cyndi lauper in the opportunists
pressure cooker
kinnear
with color , music and life
one well-timed explosion in a movie can be a knockout
get out of his own way
-- and of two girls whose friendship is severely tested by bad luck and their own immaturity
trashy teen-sleaze equivalent
run-of-the-filth gangster flicks
sociopaths and their marks
without style
visually ugly
post-september
their choices
bots
to avoid noticing some truly egregious lip-non-synching
any good romance
to make a big splash .
were it not for the supporting cast
ecks vs. sever
cello music
ironic exception
dover kosashvili 's outstanding feature debut so potent
has no scenes that will upset or frighten young viewers
post-september 11
the movie landscape
a marvel
an adorably whimsical comedy that deserves more than a passing twinkle
, you 'll be thinking of 51 ways to leave this loser .
like something like this
efteriades
contorting
new york fest
's nothing interesting in unfaithful whatsoever
a dearth of vitality and
rest contentedly
the town has kind of an authentic feel
color and
some startling , surrealistic moments
this one is strictly a lightweight escapist film .
slaloming through its hackneyed elements
's apparently nothing left to work with , sort of like michael jackson 's nose
an awkward hybrid of genres that just does n't work .
exceptionally well acted by diane lane and richard gere .
her presence succeeds in making us believe
plague films dealing with the mentally ill
satin rouge is not a new , or inventive , journey , but it 's encouraging to see a three-dimensional , average , middle-aged woman 's experience of self-discovery handled with such sensitivity .
of this social\/economic\/urban environment
that soderbergh 's best films , `` erin brockovich , '' `` out of sight '' and `` ocean 's eleven , ''
agonizing , catch-22 glory
that really gives the film its oomph
ever get under the skin
-lrb- wo n't be an -rrb-
feels more like an extended , open-ended poem than a traditionally structured story
a gorgeous and deceptively minimalist cinematic tone poem
climbing
well-drawn
infuses the movie with much of its slender , glinting charm .
has the dubious distinction of being a really bad imitation of the really bad blair witch project .
canned corn
big tub
these three films
you come from a family that eats , meddles , argues , laughs , kibbitzes and fights together
liked it because it was so endlessly , grotesquely , inventive .
, er , bubbly
acted by diane lane and richard gere
is at its most
has not
drunk
your car in the parking lot
generic
country bears
showing the humanity of a war-torn land
bai
new , or inventive ,
horton
make you weep
the camera soars above the globe in dazzling panoramic shots that make the most of the large-screen format , before swooping down on a string of exotic locales , scooping the whole world up in a joyous communal festival of rhythm .
observed character piece .
fairly uneventful and
is predictable at every turn .
too concerned
a great companion piece to other napoleon films
the one we felt when the movie ended so damned soon
, bartleby performs neither one very well .
of -lrb- shakespeare 's -rrb- deepest tragedies
with amazing finesse , the film shadows heidi 's trip back to vietnam and the city where her mother , mai thi kim , still lives .
make much
an admirably dark first script
of exhibitionism
, however , robert rodriguez adorns his family-film plot with an elegance and maturity that even most contemporary adult movies are lacking .
, lovely
wesley snipes
-lrb- aniston -rrb- has always needed to grow into a movie career
than suspenseful
submerged here , but
an insultingly inept and artificial examination of grief
a trail of outrageous force and craven concealment
is like a year late for tapping into our reality tv obsession , and even tardier for exploiting the novelty of the `` webcast .
about sorority boys
most late-night bull sessions
leaves you
pay cable
from its promenade of barely clad bodies in myrtle beach , s.c. , to the adrenaline jolt of a sudden lunch rush at the diner
is an ungainly movie , ill-fitting , with its elbows sticking out where the knees should be .
lost in the translation
most of his budget and all of his sense of humor
cut a swathe
black ice
shirley
from junior high school
card being the dreary mid-section of the film
rate as the most magical and most fun family fare of this or any recent holiday season
for a while
bad writing ,
for all the time
hated
the corners of your mouth
of history
unwavering
the ensemble cast is engaging enough to keep you from shifting in your chair too often
're in luck
in recent years
guises
along with the hail of bullets , none of which ever seem to hit
they are few and far between
un
its core ; an exploration of the emptiness that underlay the relentless gaiety
not sophomoric
consummate actor
stand in future years as an eloquent memorial to the world trade center tragedy
been much better
create a complex , unpredictable character
to marvel again
a huge set of wind chimes
it 's tommy 's job to clean the peep booths surrounding her , and after viewing this one , you 'll feel like mopping up , too
as i know what you did last winter
reclaiming the story of carmen
some very good comedic songs ,
... this is n't even a movie we can enjoy as mild escapism ; it is one in which fear and frustration are provoked to intolerable levels .
most original fantasy film
commercialism
there are just too many characters saying too many clever things and getting into too many pointless situations .
unfolds like a lazy summer afternoon
a few energetic stunt sequences briefly enliven the film , but the wheezing terrorist subplot has n't the stamina for the 100-minute running time , and the protagonists ' bohemian boorishness mars the spirit of good clean fun .
sappy script
may never again be able to look at a red felt sharpie pen without disgust , a thrill , or the giggles .
the overall result
unhappiness
has a good ear for dialogue , and the characters sound like real people
fear about `` fear dot com ''
is amusing for about three minutes
's as crisp and to the point
has been , pardon the pun , sucked out and replaced by goth goofiness .
it succeeds as a powerful look at a failure of our justice system .
blade ii has a brilliant director and charismatic star , but it suffers from rampant vampire devaluation .
between dumb fun and just plain dumb
is a gem .
monkeys
nicks
, narc strikes a defiantly retro chord , and outpaces its contemporaries with daring and verve .
the producers saw the grosses for spy kids
as epic tragedy
garnered from years of seeing it all , a condition only the old are privy to ,
his martial artistry
greene 's prose
vainly
memorable stunts with lots of downtime in between
adults , other than the parents ...
, it uses very little dialogue , making it relatively effortless to read and follow the action at the same time .
truly gorgeous
takes its doe-eyed crudup
one more time , as far as
the direction has a fluid , no-nonsense authority , and the performances by harris , phifer and cam ` ron seal the deal
becomes a sprawl of uncoordinated vectors
understands the workings of its spirit
playbook
bitter italian comedy
, while nothing special , is pleasant , diverting and modest -- definitely a step in the right direction .
i stopped thinking about how good it all was , and started doing nothing but reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations , thinking urgently as the protagonists struggled , feeling at the mercy of its inventiveness , gasping at its visual delights .
, morally superior
its visual delights
wiser souls
hair
is n't exactly endearing
full of deep feeling
you 'd expect -- but nothing more
of taste
had free rein to be as pretentious as he wanted
video before month 's end
lovably
derivative elements into something
stuffs his debut with more plot than it can comfortably hold
, i could feel my eyelids ... getting ... very ... heavy ...
the animal planet documentary series ,
is hugely overwritten , with tons and tons of dialogue -- most of it given to children
get you under its spell
you feel good , you feel sad , you feel pissed off
a pretentious
at the movie 's edges
at a public park
the adventures of pluto nash is a whole lot of nada .
perfect
nothing at all
of intellect and feeling
expand a tv show to movie length
with outrageous tendencies
the opening scenes of a wintry new york city
leader fidel castro
` martin lawrence live ' is so self-pitying , i almost expected there to be a collection taken for the comedian at the end of the show .
's all a rather shapeless good time
get bogged down in earnest dramaturgy
animation back 30 years ,
keep men
valley of the dolls
am highly amused by the idea that we have come to a point in society
the immersive powers of the giant screen and its hyper-realistic images
if not a home run , then at least
self-hating
it 'll probably be in video stores by christmas , and it might just be better suited to a night in the living room than a night at the movies
chinese immigrant 's
sober us up with the transparent attempts at moralizing
in every regard
slick production values and
its punchy style promises
the movie itself is an underachiever , a psychological mystery that takes its sweet time building to a climax that 's scarcely a surprise by the time
lilo & stitch '' reach the emotion or timelessness of disney 's great past , or even that of more recent successes such as `` mulan '' or `` tarzan
merry friggin '
but it 's hard not to be a sucker for its charms
aliens come to earth
see it now ,
hoary
some writer dude
put away the guitar
... for all its social and political potential , state property does n't end up being very inspiring or insightful .
those art house films
has nurtured his metaphors at the expense of his narrative
the smarter offerings the horror genre
a highbrow , low-key , 102-minute infomercial
less compelling than the circumstances of its making
written so well
wait for pay per view or rental but
-lrb- seagal 's -rrb- strenuous attempt at a change in expression
vast
ruins itself
is n't incomprehensible
a film that begins as a seven rip-off , only to switch to a mix of the shining , the thing , and any naked teenagers horror flick from the 1980s
mazel tov to a film about a family 's joyous life acting on the yiddish stage .
done any better
of his character
arrives with an impeccable pedigree , mongrel pep , and almost indecipherable plot complications
you still have that option .
common concern
turned out nearly 21\/2 hours of unfocused , excruciatingly tedious cinema
corrupt and
's straight up twin peaks action
makes for one of the most purely enjoyable and satisfying evenings at the movies i 've had in a while .
the movie around them is so often nearly nothing that their charm does n't do a load of good
a mixture of deadpan cool , wry humor and just the measure
the basic premise
-lrb- jack nicholson 's -rrb- career
jonathan swift
distinguish it from the next teen comedy
there 's no palpable chemistry between lopez and male lead ralph fiennes
looking at
people with a curiosity about
a clear-eyed chronicle of a female friendship that is more complex and honest than anything represented in a hollywood film
will lead when given the opportunity
harsh conceptual exercise
silly and tedious
its lead 's specific gifts
mtv series
a certain era ,
affleck
almost nothing else -- raunchy and graphic as it may be in presentation -- is one-sided , outwardly sexist or mean-spirited .
fare with real thematic heft .
soul-searching deliberateness
prepackaged
baboon cameo
a somewhat mannered tone ...
did n't mean much to me
bare-midriff generation
without lectures or confrontations
fighting
a glimmer
unusual biopic and document
, but also soon forgotten
as graham
whose lives
of high romance , brought off with considerable wit
as the animal
's a certain style and wit to the dialogue
acrid
the film 's thoroughly recycled plot and tiresome jokes
no new insight
artistic aspirations
for its charms
is as uncompromising as it is nonjudgmental , and makes clear that a prostitute can be as lonely and needy as any of the clients
consumerist ... studiously inoffensive
that oh-so-important category
, existential exploration
if we 're looking back at a tattered and ugly past with rose-tinted glasses
, you 'll still be glued to the screen .
whenever he 's not onscreen
watch the target practice
provide a reason for us
ever walked the delicate tightrope between farcical and loathsome
, but slow
raw-nerved story
work in movies now
bohemian boorishness
low-budget constraints
kev
sean penn 's
the dehumanizing and ego-destroying process
waste their time on it
non-firsthand
of intelligence or invention
it 's still a comic book , but maguire makes it a comic book with soul .
evocation
we get the comedy we settle for .
the characters , cast in impossibly contrived situations , are totally estranged from reality .
the primal fears of young people trying to cope with the mysterious and brutal nature of adults
brosnan is more feral in this film than i 've seen him before and halle berry does her best to keep up with him
seem to have any right to be
our daily ills
to the converted
authentic account of a historical event
square conviction
what we have given up to acquire the fast-paced contemporary society
retains a genteel , prep-school quality that feels dusty and leatherbound
daytime tv
well-constructed
the film 's stars
time out is as serious as a pink slip .
i wo n't argue with anyone who calls ` slackers ' dumb , insulting , or childish ... but i laughed so much that i did n't mind
about the subject
wow factors
director yu seems far more interested in gross-out humor than in showing us well-thought stunts or a car chase that we have n't seen 10,000 times .
on the fringes of the american underground
that have made
a terrific 10th-grade learning tool
combines sharp comedy , old-fashioned monster movie atmospherics , and genuine heart to create a film that 's not merely about kicking undead \*\*\* , but also about dealing with regret and , ultimately , finding redemption .
about making a movie
an enjoyably
place most of the psychological and philosophical material in italics rather than
thunderous
a winning comedy
to fit the story
the movie does n't
ponderous , plodding soap opera disguised as a feature film .
fits the profile too closely
as powerful
tries to touch on spousal abuse but veers off course and becomes just another revenge film .
platitudes
feel like time fillers between surf shots
american angst
great documentaries
, guilt-suffused melodrama
a flop with the exception of about six gags
third time 's the charm ...
succeeds as a well-made evocation of a subculture .
sad nonsense
a glossy knock-off of a b-movie revenge
releasing a film with the word ` dog ' in its title in january
and resourceful hero
who complain that ` they do n't make movies like they used to anymore
you thought tom hanks was just an ordinary big-screen star
immaculately composed shots of patch adams quietly freaking out
, this is surely what they 'd look like .
do n't work in concert
faith versus intellect
the boss
the master
depress you
ultimately minor ,
most moronic
pride
powerful and astonishingly vivid holocaust drama
, delivers the goods and audiences will have a fun , no-frills ride .
who calls ` slackers ' dumb , insulting , or childish
expect much more
-lrb- a -rrb- real pleasure in its laid-back way .
, you wo n't find anything to get excited about on this dvd .
between farcical and loathsome
wholly original
a mildly enjoyable if toothless adaptation
stocked
who does n't know the meaning of the word ` quit
too clumsy
have been this odd , inexplicable and unpleasant .
forgettable , if good-hearted , movie .
its final 10 or 15 minutes
an introduction
be -lrb- assayas ' -rrb- homage to the gallic ` tradition of quality , '
that sometimes falls
, this modern mob music drama never fails to fascinate .
swirling
the movie go faster
cute animals and clumsy people
as these shootings are concerned
strange and wonderful creatures
considered a funny little film
was only a matter of time
explosions , sadism and seeing people
enjoy for a lifetime
powered
while it is welcome to see a chinese film depict a homosexual relationship in a mature and frank fashion
flashing red lights , a rattling noise , and a bump on the head
a game of ` who 's who ' ... where the characters ' moves are often more predictable than their consequences
bette davis , cast as joan , would have killed him
effectively chilling
remains prominent , as do the girls ' amusing personalities
the slow parade
gut-wrenching
belongs to nicholson .
monster truck-loving good ol' boys and
rudy
, it has a genuine dramatic impact
of mr. dong 's continuing exploration of homosexuality in america
an adequate reason why we should pay money for what we can get on television for free
a cool distance
adds up
eisenstein lacks considerable brio for a film about one of cinema 's directorial giants .
private schools
warm our hearts
solid sci-fi thriller
a generous , inspiring film
to let slackers be seen as just another teen movie , which means he can be forgiven for frequently pandering to fans of the gross-out comedy
girlfriends are bad
inseparable
the director and her capable cast
witty , whimsical feature
discerned here that producers would be well to heed
get light showers of emotion a couple of times
the philosophical message
director chris eyre is going through the paces again with his usual high melodramatic style of filmmaking .
the pianist lacks the quick emotional connections of steven spielberg 's schindler 's list .
a film about explosions and death and spies
utilizes the idea of making kahlo 's art a living , breathing part of the movie , often catapulting the artist into her own work .
an especially well-executed television movie
of those well spent
was just an ordinary big-screen star
serviceable at worst
is wise
above its disgusting source material
allen 's astringent wit
uniquely
shoplifts
than its commercials
is something like nostalgia
releasing it into theaters
proficient , but singularly cursory -rrb-
the kind of social texture and realism
enough to make even jean-claude van damme look good
the events of the film are just so weird that i honestly never knew what the hell was coming next .
for a few minutes
appalling ,
oscar
rarely have i seen a film so willing to champion the fallibility of the human heart .
hollywood villain
'm sure
triumphant
for payback
love and destiny
just fine
crammed with incident ,
quickly becomes distasteful and downright creepy
for their labor , living harmoniously , joined in song
environments
for all ages , spirit
witherspoon puts to rest her valley-girl image , but it 's dench who really steals the show
the film 's messages
a riddle
easier to digest
new or interesting
takes a slightly dark look at relationships ,
formulaic
the all-too-familiar saga of the contemporary single woman
real-life basis is , in fact , so interesting that no embellishment is
about two itinerant teachers
a couple hours of summertime
a college journalist
heritage
laid squarely on taylor 's doorstep
a directorial tour de force by bernard rose , ivans
consumerist
is that sort of thing all over again .
orlando jones
delight without much of a story
an object of intense scrutiny for 104 minutes
's about as subtle
parlor
hard-sell
audiences are advised to sit near the back and squint to avoid noticing some truly egregious lip-non-synching
yet in reality it 's one tough rock .
a cruel story
` white culture , ' even as it points out how inseparable the two are
nighttime
from too much norma rae and not enough pretty woman
stop trying to please his mom
revolution # 9
, inter-racial desire
the totalitarian themes
soulless jumble
you choose to make
it does afford
a late-summer surfer girl entry
talking heads
that epps scores once or twice
versus gay personal ads
of life and beauty
may not , strictly speaking , qualify as revolutionary .
mounted ,
dreamed up
lucy
, ill-constructed and fatally overlong
the cold vacuum
the ultimate exercise
have banged their brains into the ground so frequently
bloody chomps
blab
that deep inside righteousness can be found a tough beauty
good dialogue
another of his open-faced , smiling madmen
any fiction
since `` dumbo ''
so many silent movies , newsreels
-lrb- allen -rrb-
the way of saying something meaningful about facing death
yale
of production
wildly inventive mixture
and technological finish
shearer 's
that leaks suspension
a little thin
broken with her friends image
skin of man gets a few cheap shocks from its kids-in-peril theatrics , but
the year with its exquisite acting , inventive screenplay , mesmerizing music , and many inimitable scenes
these guys '
pretentious ,
a period story
tough , funny , rather chaotic show
a distinguished and thoughtful film
moral sanctimony
surprising , subtle turn
old carousel
of their outrageousness
the price of making them
barris '
martin landau
manages to embody the worst excesses of nouvelle vague without any of its sense of fun or energy
existent
a saving dark humor or
just a string of stale gags , with no good inside dope , and no particular bite
the high standards
more bizarre than
's pauly shore awful
if you 're in the right b-movie frame of mind
some of the best special effects
melts .
the last thing you would expect from a film with this title or indeed from any plympton film : boring
final hour
a distinctly minor effort that will be seen to better advantage on cable , especially considering its barely feature-length running time of one hour .
if not for two supporting performances taking place at the movie 's edges
constantly
magnificent
damon\/bourne or his predicament
sanity
depends a lot on how interesting and likable you find them
in his performance
a poem of art , music and metaphor
consumerist ... studiously inoffensive and completely disposable
watching a brian depalma movie
who ca n't help herself
about charlie
audience sympathy
could be released in this condition
rough-around-the-edges , low-budget constraints
terms of story
insight and humor
than that
of modern moviemaking
because australia is a weirdly beautiful place
extravagantly
even more damning --
hugely enjoyable in its own right though not really faithful to its source 's complexity
does n't really know or care about the characters , and uses them as markers for a series of preordained events .
been allowed to get wet , fuzzy and sticky
flashes of mordant humor
can tell you that there 's no other reason why anyone should bother remembering it .
so well tuned that the film comes off winningly , even though it 's never as solid as you want it to be
needs
a bottom-feeder sequel
viewers '
a video\/dvd babysitter
as far as art is concerned , it 's mission accomplished
in the vein of ` we were soldiers
the sum of all fears pretends to be a serious exploration of nuclear terrorism , but it 's really nothing more than warmed-over cold war paranoia
as flat as the scruffy sands of its titular community
is now outselling the electric guitar
closer in quality
has some problems
are more involving than this mess
the usual impossible stunts
, the film ends with a large human tragedy .
it 's a strange film , one that was hard for me to warm up to .
inventive , fun
frustrating and rewarding
ambiguity to suggest possibilities which imbue the theme with added depth and resonance .
baloney movie biz
there was any doubt that peter o'fallon did n't have an original bone in his body
of his intellectual rigor or creative composure
pause and think of what we have given up to acquire the fast-paced contemporary society
may be more genial than ingenious , but it gets the job done .
a disappointment for a movie that should have been the ultimate imax trip .
maudlin tragedy
it usually means ` schmaltzy
the blanket statements and dime-store ruminations
with few respites , marshall keeps the energy humming , and his edits , unlike those in moulin rouge , are crisp and purposeful without overdoing it .
game supporting cast
squirming in their seats
with the right actors and with the kind of visual flair that shows what great cinema can really do
the page
ghost trick
powers films
concern
is still fun and enjoyable and so aggressively silly
most opaque ,
remained
is ballistic : ecks vs. sever
takes us
a fascinating examination of the joyous , turbulent self-discovery made by a proper , middle-aged woman .
posits a heretofore unfathomable question : is it possible for computer-generated characters
paul thomas anderson ever had the inclination to make the most sincere and artful movie in which adam sandler will probably ever appear
good and ambitious film
are intrigued by politics of the '70s
realize they ca n't get no satisfaction without the latter .
white-empowered
the compelling historical tale
but it 's difficult to shrug off the annoyance of that chatty fish
gripping portrait of jim brown , a celebrated wonder in the spotlight
that benefits from several funny moments
features fincher
too bad writer-director adam rifkin situates it all in a plot as musty as one of the golden eagle 's carpets .
shuck-and-jive sitcom
the highly predictable narrative falls short
to sit still for two hours and change watching such a character , especially when rendered in as flat and impassive a manner as phoenix 's
caruso sometimes descends into sub-tarantino cuteness
of those gay filmmakers who have used the emigre experience to explore same-sex culture in ways that elude the more nationally settled
benefited from a sharper , cleaner script
of accessibility
discovered , indulged in and
absolute raving star wars junkie
the worst film
are n't - kids-cute sentimentality by a warmth that is n't faked and a stately sense of composition .
an astonishing voice cast -lrb- excepting love hewitt -rrb- , an interesting racial tension , and a storyline
is a movie that also does it by the numbers
connect
its story
read the catcher in the rye
rises above easy , cynical potshots at morally bankrupt characters ...
prozac
directed him
real question
little thriller
to do than of what he had actually done
looking for a return ticket to realism
chilling , unnerving
sleazy moralizing
shindler 's
makings
updated dickensian sensibility
sustain interest for the full 90 minutes , especially with the weak payoff
the sparse instances
the land of unintentional melodrama and tiresome love triangles
sci-fi comedy spectacle
like a living-room war of the worlds
images of a violent battlefield action picture
boarders from venice beach that was a deserved co-winner of the audience award for documentaries at the sundance film festival
by the notion of cinema
's a testament to de niro and director michael caton-jones that by movie 's end , we accept the characters and the film , flaws and all .
of the situation in a well-balanced fashion
to learn , to grow ,
to better understand why this did n't connect with me would require another viewing , and i wo n't be sitting through this one again ...
at the end of the show
a bit too eager to please
a quirky comedy
in her one
that finally get under your skin
what begins as a conventional thriller evolves into a gorgeously atmospheric meditation on life-changing chance encounters .
hard-to-predict and
leagues
we do n't get williams ' usual tear and a smile , just sneers and bile , and the spectacle is nothing short of refreshing .
a cute partnership in i spy
to believe in your dreams
excited about a chocolate eclair
astonishing growth
, violent , self-indulgent and maddening
too forcefully
it 's the kind of movie that , aside from robert altman , spike lee , the coen brothers and a few others , our moviemakers do n't make often enough .
liked it
there 's not a single jump-in-your-seat moment and believe it or not , jason actually takes a backseat in his own film to special effects .
with really solid performances by ving rhames and wesley snipes .
done his subject justice
for comparison
catcher
girls find adolescence difficult to wade through
depicts .
greatest teacher
your seat a couple of times
barely register
b-movie you
want to string the bastard up .
a little peculiar
never seen or heard anything quite like this film
, deeply meditative picture
what associations you choose to make
of genres that just does n't work
who gradually comes to recognize it and deal with it
the human tragedy at the story 's core
that its good qualities are obscured
of the film 's city beginnings
it can make him a problematic documentary subject
last dance ''
exhilarating exploration
muddy sound
their mentally `` superior '' friends , family
some loose ends
united states
nearly as graphic
of room
made it
far-fetched premise ,
we fool ourselves is one hour photo 's real strength .
of the self-esteem of employment and the shame of losing a job
the creation of bugsy than the caterer
that prevent people from reaching happiness
its deft portrait
a war-torn land
revealing nothing about the pathology it pretends to investigate
skyscraper
the picture uses humor and a heartfelt conviction to tell a story about discovering your destination in life , but also acknowledging the places , and the people , from whence you came
a theme
the humor is recognizably plympton
trailer-trash style .
a shiver-inducing ,
writer-director -rrb- franc
's why sex and lucia is so alluring .
as it is interminable
, emotionally honest
conversion
lots of
to your car in the parking lot
trains
wrong on both counts
killed bob crane
an arcane area
of the wild
jaded
ending surprise
interesting results
jerking
can feel the love
quirky characters
seems to be
even better than the first one !
they kept much of the plot but jettisoned the stuff that would make this a moving experience for people who have n't read the book .
our making
groups
sorvino makes the princess seem smug and cartoonish , and the film only really comes alive when poor hermocrates and leontine pathetically compare notes about their budding amours
the sum of all fears , starring ben affleck , seem downright hitchcockian
high school social groups
is exhaustion , from watching a movie that is dark -lrb- dark green , to be exact -rrb- , sour , bloody and mean .
strangling the life
takes the most unexpected material and
without losing his machismo
the large-format film is well suited to capture these musicians in full regalia and
keen eye , sweet spirit
female empowerment
may never again
approached the usher and said that if she had to sit through it again , she should ask for a raise
the marvelous verdu , a sexy slip of an earth mother who mourns her tragedies in private and embraces life in public
the entire period of history
can truly
bolt the theater in the first 10 minutes
be overstating it
intriguing subject
the frightening seductiveness of new technology
a low rate annie
who knows
he 's dry
deeply
throughout maelstrom
creates -rrb-
anything represented in a hollywood film
tells -lrb- the story -rrb- with such atmospheric ballast that shrugging off the plot 's persnickety problems is simply a matter of -lrb- being -rrb- in a shrugging mood .
does rescue -lrb- the funk brothers -rrb- from motown 's shadows
you health insurance
it 's not nearly as fresh or enjoyable as its predecessor , but
`` mr. deeds '' is suitable summer entertainment that offers escapism without requiring a great deal of thought .
duck the very issues it raises
trudge out of the theater feeling as though you rode the zipper after eating a corn dog and an extra-large cotton candy
bedknobs and
the filmmakers found this a remarkable and novel concept
do justice to either effort in three hours of screen time
bad run
searing album
a lump in your throat
norma
a first-class , thoroughly involving b movie that effectively combines two surefire , beloved genres -- the prison flick and the fight film
worst national lampoon film
any of them list this ` credit ' on their resumes in the future
for all its effective moments
the charm of kevin kline and a story that puts old-fashioned values under the microscope
perfectly entertaining summer diversion
is in the end an honorable , interesting failure
kenneth branagh 's energetic sweet-and-sour performance as a curmudgeonly british playwright grounds this overstuffed , erratic dramedy in which he and his improbably forbearing wife contend with craziness and child-rearing in los angeles .
contains very few laughs and even less surprises
oedekerk
a world of artistic abandon and
does n't have all the answers .
deserves a chance to shine
latest book
whether our action-and-popcorn obsessed culture will embrace this engaging and literate psychodrama
ravishing costumes , eye-filling ,
nadia 's
crazy work
spectacular
talkiness is n't necessarily bad ,
run-on sentence
a powerful entity
's hard to figure the depth of these two literary figures , and even the times in which they lived
a
thought-provoking picture .
that ' hanging over the film
after 9\/11
of ways
the devastation
in its loving yet unforgivingly inconsistent depiction of everyday people
content merely
despite its sincere acting
if h.g. wells had a time machine and could take a look at his kin 's reworked version
's everything you 'd expect -- but nothing more
mildly enjoyable if
halloween costume shop
`` rollerball '' 2002
timely and important
of intelligence
those who do n't entirely ` get ' godard 's distinctive discourse will still come away with a sense of his reserved but existential poignancy .
lock
slackers ' jokey approach to college education is disappointingly simplistic -- the film 's biggest problem -- and
a good movie ye
appears to have been made by people to whom the idea of narrative logic or cohesion is an entirely foreign concept .
the passive-aggressive psychology
, it offers much to absorb and even more to think about after the final frame .
delighted with the fast , funny , and even touching story
dangerous game
faded
it comes off as annoying rather than charming
who seduces oscar
conquer all kinds of obstacles
fluttering
the most pitiful directing
as both the primary visual influence
john ridley
because half past dead is like the rock on a wal-mart budget
astounds .
moving pictures today
to venture forth
`` shakes the clown '' , a much funnier film with a similar theme
great american adventure
goofy way
may lack the pungent bite of its title , but it 's an enjoyable trifle nonetheless .
throws you for a loop .
reno does what he can in a thankless situation , the film ricochets from humor to violence and back again , and
incredibly flexible
do n't seem to have much emotional impact on the characters
by turns pretentious , fascinating , ludicrous , provocative and vainglorious .
since hit-hungry british filmmakers
comparatively
, and dramatically moving
rouses us
anderson 's
accessible introduction
the reality is anything but
nine-year-old
a twisted sense of humor
an artful yet depressing film
gay community
this terrific film
the normal divisions between fiction and nonfiction film
a burst
shabby
paints a picture of lives lived in a state of quiet desperation .
does n't also
a barrie good time
-lrb- jeff 's -rrb- gorgeous
i hate it .
featuring an oscar-worthy performance
his other films
manages a degree of casual realism
artistic abandon
buzz-obsessed
what it would be like to be smack in the middle of a war zone armed with nothing but a camera
his comeuppance
will be well worth your time
this turd
to the french coming-of-age genre
three hours
often-cute film
disappointed in the relative modesty of a movie that sports a ` topless tutorial service
adams ,
just enough insight to keep it from being simpleminded
an amusing and unexpectedly insightful examination
that is what it is
of lina wertmuller 's 1975 eroti-comedy
is also a testament to the integrity and vision of the band
an interesting topic , some intriguing characters and
tamer
of many a kids-and-family-oriented cable channel
with colour and depth , and rather a good time
really gets at the very special type of badness that is deuces wild .
provided there 's lots of cute animals and clumsy people
a ballplayer
family portrait
pryce
the first time out
to give it thumbs down
growth
of how very bad a motion picture can truly be
in his narration
unwieldy cast
has been made with an enormous amount of affection
fun , no-frills ride
-lrb-
are monsters born , or made
invites unflattering comparisons
idemoto
is a tale worth catching .
oddly colorful and just plain otherworldly
it 's both degrading and strangely liberating to see people working so hard at leading lives of sexy intrigue , only to be revealed by the dispassionate gantz brothers as ordinary , pasty lumpen .
every potential laugh
have to worry about being subjected to farts , urine , feces , semen , or any of the other foul substances that have overrun modern-day comedies
a blow
biting into it
blur
than its most famous previous film adaptation
beautifully acted and directed , it 's clear that washington most certainly has a new career ahead of him if he so chooses .
a ragbag of cliches
an encouraging effort
by folks worthy of scorn
man as brother-man vs. the man
for all the charm of kevin kline and a story that puts old-fashioned values under the microscope , there 's something creepy about this movie .
is acceptable entertainment for the entire family and one that 's especially fit for the kiddies
nothing does
the endlessly challenging maze of moviegoing
relatively gore-free
funny , sexy , and rousing
offers opportunities for occasional smiles and
luminous interviews and
that the alternate sexuality meant to set you free may require so much relationship maintenance that celibacy can start looking good
working from don mullan 's script
longing ,
a funny and well-contructed black comedy
too much of nemesis has a tired , talky feel .
do what he does best
knew what the hell was coming next
a tenacious , humane fighter who was also the prisoner -lrb- and ultimately the victim -rrb- of history
worn a bit thin over the years , though do n't ask still finds a few chuckles
having things all
a flick about telemarketers
pornography or
neatly and effectively
` sophisticated ' viewers who refuse to admit that they do n't like it
naked teenagers horror flick
of flavours and emotions , one part romance novel , one part recipe book
breitbart and
repeated at least
the film has -lrb- its -rrb- moments
courtroom movies
overwhelm what is left of the scruffy , dopey old hanna-barbera charm
this little film
at its core
up offering nothing more than the latest schwarzenegger or stallone flick
week
it 's still a sweet , even delectable diversion .
their version of the quiet american
, next to his best work , feels clumsy and convoluted
all stages
the dangerous lives
through the mire of this alleged psychological thriller in search of purpose or even a plot
seeing seinfeld at home as he watches his own appearance on letterman with a clinical eye
two signs
a stunning fusion of music and images
first-class , natural acting and
is revealing
like 800
sensuality
its passages
's worth seeing
exercise in narcissism and self-congratulation disguised as a tribute
of young kitten
glides gracefully from male persona to female without missing a beat
always
nicole holofcenter , the insightful writer\/director responsible for this illuminating comedy
pursuing his castle
some movies can get by without being funny simply by structuring the scenes as if they were jokes : a setup , delivery and payoff .
moves away from solondz 's social critique ,
less a story than an inexplicable nightmare , right down to the population 's shrugging acceptance to each new horror .
at all costs
of detail
to sell
be sitting through this one again
kidman
its attractive young leads
brother gordy
video-shot
an acquired taste that takes time to enjoy
, in any language ,
twentysomething hotsies
circles it obsessively ,
saw it on tv
healing process
works against itself
cellophane-pop
his cipherlike personality and
, taxi driver-esque portrayal
with restraint and a delicate ambiguity
polished , well-structured film .
you 've paid a matinee price and bought a big tub of popcorn
comic set
facing jewish parents in those turbulent times
from this choppy and sloppy affair
to send your regrets
panoramic sweep
moments of hilarity
-lrb- dong -rrb- makes a valiant effort to understand everyone 's point of view ,
purdy
is driven by appealing leads
look so appealing on third or fourth viewing down the road
delivered in low-key style by director michael apted and writer tom stoppard
occupied
maybe thomas wolfe was right :
a rumor of angels
's hard to imagine acting that could be any flatter .
has been perpetrated here
sure what this movie thinks it is about
college-spawned -lrb- colgate u. -rrb- comedy ensemble
getting together before a single frame had been shot
's an often-cute film but either needs more substance to fill the time or some judicious editing .
more streamlined
, haphazard , and inconsequential romantic
baroque beauty
chaykin
the nicest thing that can be said about stealing harvard -lrb- which might have been called freddy gets molested by a dog -rrb-
is sabotaged by ticking time bombs and other hollywood-action cliches
formulaic , its plot and pacing typical hollywood war-movie stuff , while the performances elicit more of a sense of deja vu than awe
although god is great addresses interesting matters of identity and heritage
work as shallow entertainment , not remotely incisive enough
stylish but steady , and ultimately very satisfying , piece
keeps things interesting ,
a grating , emaciated flick
the gifted crudup has the perfect face to play a handsome blank yearning to find himself
smart and fun , but far more witty than it is wise
come with it
refugee
an unflinching , complex portrait of a modern israel that is rarely seen on-screen
he creates an overall sense of brusqueness
if the movie knew what to do with him
's a glorified sitcom , and a long , unfunny one at that .
directors dean deblois and chris sanders
a cinematic collage
made this a superior movie
a deft , delightful mix of sulky teen drama and overcoming-obstacles sports-movie triumph .
, the film is deadly dull
few will bother thinking it all through
constant fits
brings to a spectacular completion one of the most complex , generous and subversive artworks of the last decade .
three times
to view a movie as harrowing
ditched the saccharine sentimentality of bicentennial man in favour of an altogether darker side
is -rrb- a fascinating character , and deserves a better vehicle than this facetious smirk of a movie
seen -lrb- eddie -rrb-
warm water under a red bridge is a poem to the enduring strengths of women
non-narrative feature
good enough to be the purr
is what you think you see .
very depressing
something of a public service
you remember
the same tired old gags , modernized for the extreme sports generation .
barbed enough
a lesson
an average b-movie with no aspirations to be anything more
significantly less charming than listening to a four-year-old with a taste for exaggeration
is about growing strange hairs , getting a more mature body , and finding it necessary to hide new secretions from the parental units
this thing is virtually unwatchable .
that ... a thousand times
yourself rooting for the monsters in a horror movie
an arcane area of popular culture
a good human
's really done it this time .
cheap lawn chair
a thoughtful and surprisingly affecting portrait
even more suggestive of a 65th class reunion mixer
came at the expense of seeing justice served ,
of nostalgia for carvey 's glory days
being a really bad imitation of the really bad blair witch project
amazingly successful
mean things and
probably the only way
alan
look a lot like this alarming production , adapted from anne rice 's novel the vampire chronicles
of an ever-ruminating , genteel yet decadent aristocracy that can no longer pay its bills
if you are curious to see the darker side of what 's going on with young tv actors -lrb- dawson leery did what ?!? -rrb- , or see some interesting storytelling devices , you might want to check it out ,
the entire cast is first-rate , especially sorvino .
more likely
for older fans or a silly , nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick
the film 's ill-considered notion
be better
upon the experience of staring at a blank screen
from robinson
motions
making kahlo 's art a living , breathing part of the movie
outnumber the hits
for some major alterations
could have and
the highest and the performances
film that leaves you scratching your head in amazement over the fact that so many talented people could participate in such an
the most beautiful , evocative works
has a good ear for dialogue , and the characters sound like real people .
next generation
malcolm mcdowell is cool .
truly come to care about the main characters and whether or not they 'll wind up together
were invented for .
feel like they 've been patched in from an episode of miami vice .
cutes
pretty and
jolt you out of your seat a couple of times , give you a few laughs ,
uneven , self-conscious but often hilarious spoof .
might expect when you look at the list of movies starring ice-t in a major role
life and beauty
is fiercely intelligent and uncommonly ambitious .
a great movie it is not
atop wooden dialogue
a man with unimaginable demons
chronically mixed signals
pelosi
tolerable-to-adults lark
one terrific score and
your movie-going life
rests in the voices of men and women , now
1975 children 's novel
single
the very simple story seems too simple and the working out of the plot almost arbitrary .
flag-waving war flick
to graceland
that this film asks the right questions at the right time in the history of our country
if you 're looking for something new and hoping for something entertaining , you 're in luck .
's no accident that the accidental spy is a solid action pic that returns the martial arts master to top form .
a longtime admirer
as a high concept vehicle for two bright stars of the moment who can rise to fans ' lofty expectations
real-life strongman ahola
there 's something poignant about an artist of 90-plus years taking the effort to share his impressions of life and loss and time and art with us .
like whether compromise is the death of self ... this orgasm -lrb- wo n't be an -rrb- exceedingly memorable one for most people .
with grace and panache
sinks into the usual cafeteria goulash of fart jokes , masturbation jokes , and racist japanese jokes .
directors harry gantz and joe gantz have chosen a fascinating subject matter ,
was sent a copyof this film to review on dvd
's also not
of hilarity
buy is an accomplished actress , and
an example of quiet , confident craftsmanship that tells a sweet , charming tale of intergalactic friendship .
a high-minded snoozer .
clever and unflinching in its comic barbs
has become the master of innuendo .
've ever seen .
, this sad , occasionally horrifying but often inspiring film is among wiseman 's warmest .
i ca n't shake the thought that undercover brother missed an opportunity to strongly present some profound social commentary
lacking in suspense , surprise and consistent emotional conviction
ismail
proof of this is ballistic : ecks vs. sever .
never make a convincing case for the relevance of these two 20th-century footnotes .
what enlivens this film , beyond the astute direction of cardoso and beautifully detailed performances by all of the actors , is a note of defiance over social dictates .
actor barry
doles
embodies the transformation of his character completely .
marvel at the sometimes murky , always brooding look of i am trying to break your heart
entire effort
about a filmmaker when he can be wacky without clobbering the audience over the head and still maintain a sense of urgency and suspense
, overblown , and entirely implausible
bristles
familiar and insufficiently cathartic
caught the gum stuck under my seat trying to sneak out of the theater
is both gripping and compelling
comes off as self-parody
raimi 's
its freud
elegant , witty and beneath a prim exterior
never seen before
, the film -lrb- at 80 minutes -rrb- is actually quite entertaining .
a bland animated sequel that hardly seems worth the effort .
the film 's predictable denouement
hallmark card
, there 's apparently nothing left to work with , sort of like michael jackson 's nose .
a fresh , entertaining comedy that
stylized sequences
overcome my resistance
's ever
than any recreational drug on the market
a gangster flick
is a lot more bluster than bite
rooting
collar
which documents the cautionary christian spook-a-rama of the same name
no means a slam-dunk
for two hours
a father
it did n't go straight to video .
to get
unconned
the last three narcissists left on earth
peter mattei 's love in the time of money sets itself apart by forming a chain of relationships that come full circle to end on a positive -lrb- if tragic -rrb- note
the virtue
the first half-dozen episodes and
reacting
its visual panache
tender
more immediate
love
contrast
in the soulful development of two rowdy teenagers
about narc
a time when commercialism has squeezed the life out of whatever idealism american moviemaking ever had
saves the movie .
the rotting underbelly of middle america
one of the funniest motion
matured quite a bit with spider-man ,
the pantheon
that 's refreshing after the phoniness of female-bonding pictures like divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood
beauty , grace and a closet full of skeletons
in -lrb- screenwriter -rrb- charlie kaufman 's world
, but worth seeing for ambrose 's performance .
grinds
an infinitely wittier version
as a coherent whole
three days
uncreative
is headed down the toilet with the ferocity of a frozen burrito after an all-night tequila bender
keep grown-ups from squirming in their seats
toward the end sum of all fears morphs into a mundane '70s disaster flick .
double - and triple-crosses
to blame here
to check out the girls
exceptional film
something to be fully forgotten
sets this romantic comedy apart from most hollywood romantic comedies
a mediocre exercise
one whose lessons
wills
convey a sense of childhood imagination
process of imparting knowledge
merci pour le movie .
director mark romanek 's
not really
truly magical movie
bible-study groups
one academy award
's a very very strong `` b + . ''
intellectual and emotional pedigree
is better than any summer blockbuster we had to endure last summer , and hopefully , sets the tone for a summer of good stuff .
chan 's uniqueness
way original
guilt and innocence
by england 's roger mitchell , who handily makes the move from pleasing
makes a melodramatic mountain
has finally made a movie that is n't just offensive
all its brilliant touches
of the season
every bit as imperious as katzenberg 's the prince of egypt from 1998 .
all comes together to create a very compelling , sensitive , intelligent and almost cohesive piece of film entertainment
faced as his life drew to a close
gambling and
silly subplots
that at the very least
could have been right at home as a nifty plot line in steven soderbergh 's traffic fails to arrive at any satisfying destination
mind crappy movies as much as adults ,
of any gag that would force you to give it a millisecond of thought
a tortuous comment
the most politically audacious films of recent decades
the wonderful acting clinic put on by spader and gyllenhaal
-rrb- pimental
more attuned to the anarchist maxim that ` the urge to destroy is also a creative urge '
impacting film
half-hearted fluke
easy sanctimony
one level or another
maids
's best
jelly belly
've seen it all before , even if you 've never come within a mile of the longest yard
bladerunner ''
laughing at the ridiculous dialog or the oh-so convenient plot twists
, the movie will likely set the cause of woman warriors back decades .
-lrb- barry -rrb-
the premise of `` abandon ''
could have gone a long way .
basically the sort
spielberg 's realization of a near-future america
of a totalitarian tomorrow
than a movie , which normally is expected to have characters and a storyline
intelligent romantic thriller
's not an easy movie to watch and
a different and emotionally reserved type of survival story
started
old-school horror film of the last 15 years
of anton chekhov 's the cherry orchard
the loud and
in life
, having survived , suffered most
cell phones , guns
it has definite weaknesses
malcolm d. lee and writer john ridley
so funny
new admirers
the proficient , dull sorvino has no light touch ,
doing nothing but reacting to it - feeling a part of its grand locations , thinking urgently as the protagonists struggled , feeling at the mercy of its inventiveness , gasping at its visual delights
complete with loads of cgi and bushels of violence , but not a drop
too loud , too goofy and too short of an attention span
has all the dramatic weight of a raindrop
the cast ,
highlander and lolita
mouth and questions
for at least 90 more minutes
abandoned
the bottom of the barrel
of family
mattel
... has its moments , but ultimately , its curmudgeon does n't quite make the cut of being placed on any list of favorites .
murphy nor robert de niro
far the worst movie of the year
as if it were a series of bible parables and not an actual story
boll uses a lot of quick cutting and blurry step-printing to goose things up , but dopey dialogue and sometimes inadequate performances kill the effect
one of the year 's best films
an alternately raucous and sappy ethnic sitcom ... you 'd be wise to send your regrets
trots out every ghost trick from the sixth sense to the mothman prophecies
matured
you care about the characters
a caffeinated , sloppy brilliance , sparkling with ideas you wish had been developed with more care
deliver nearly enough of the show 's trademark
michael moore 's bowling for columbine
dreary
a surprisingly sweet and gentle comedy
nair 's cast is so large it 's altman-esque ,
are the whole show here ,
enjoyed the love story
this is the kind of subject matter that could so easily have been fumbled by a lesser filmmaker
i.e. peploe
his kids to watch too many barney videos
hart 's war has much to recommend it , even if the top-billed willis is not the most impressive player .
if it 's unnerving suspense you 're after -- you 'll find it with ring , an indisputably spooky film ; with a screenplay to die for .
on the delicious pulpiness of its lurid fiction
some movies blend together as they become distant memories .
a glossy knock-off of a b-movie revenge flick .
a great hook ,
meticulous
the environments
whip life into the importance of being earnest that he probably pulled a muscle or two
a sales tool
expert thriller
a nicholas sparks
of day
that incorporates rotoscope animation for no apparent reason except
compelling new material
celluloid
intense
great director
fairly uneventful
a desperate miscalculation
generosity
ambitious , guilt-suffused melodrama
what this story is really all about
emotionally distant piece
forcefully quirky tone
shot that misfires .
uses his characters -- if that 's not too glorified a term -- as art things
memorable and
with costumes by gianni versace
is pretty funny now and then without in any way demeaning its subjects .
maintenance
as the usual suspects
is sure to give you a lot of laughs in this simple , sweet and romantic comedy
effortlessly
workmanlike in the extreme
your reward
an all-night tequila bender
's no art here
is as kooky and overeager as it is spooky and subtly in love with myth .
recent
a hollywood satire
i had a dream that a smart comedy would come along to rescue me from a summer of teen-driven , toilet-humor codswallop
prom
when not wallowing in its characters ' frustrations , the movie is busy contriving false , sitcom-worthy solutions to their problems .
ugly ideas
most crucial
and thoughtful and brimming
great monster movie
that wore out its welcome with audiences several years ago
at most
only the most hardhearted scrooge
necessary and timely one
heart and reality
more than anything else
simultaneously harrowing and uplifting
, delusional man
it uses some of the figures from the real-life story to portray themselves in the film .
to play on a 10-year delay
's a good yarn-spinner
the grey zone gives voice to a story that needs to be heard in the sea of holocaust movies
a movie as artificial and soulless as the country bears
soulless and -- even more damning -- virtually joyless , xxx
between fiction and nonfiction film
to feel sorry for mick jagger 's sex life
sacrifices real heroism and abject suffering for melodrama
of a slightly more literate filmgoing audience
is that i ca n't wait to see what the director does next .
a long
to belong to somebody
bad animation and mindless violence
an eventual cult classic
, carvey 's rubber-face routine is no match for the insipid script he has crafted with harris goldberg .
a dazzling thing to behold -- as long as you 're wearing the somewhat cumbersome 3d goggles the theater provides .
no fantasy story
its cast
directed with purpose and finesse by england 's roger mitchell , who handily makes the move from pleasing , relatively lightweight commercial fare such as notting hill to commercial fare with real thematic heft .
by the capable cast
up to you
executive producer
seen city by the sea
without making contact
the best film of the year 2002
the highest production values you 've ever seen
could use a little american pie-like irreverence .
makes you crave chris smith 's next movie
of '
least favourite
this silly little puddle
it is and
forgiven
you like
agency boss close
resurrection is n't exactly quality cinema , but
stand out as particularly memorable or even all that funny
nighttime manhattan , a loquacious videologue of the modern male
weak payoff
the excitement of the festival in cannes
this picture is murder by numbers , and as easy to be bored by as your abc 's , despite a few whopping shootouts .
given the stale plot and pornographic way
's exactly what you 'd expect .
drawings and photographs
looks more like danny aiello these days
seven films
her mother ,
to be moved by this drama
just about more stately than any contemporary movie this year ... a true study , a film with a questioning heart and
the skills of a calculus major at m.i.t. are required to balance all the formulaic equations in the long-winded heist comedy who is cletis tout ?
the coen brothers
has inspired croze to give herself over completely to the tormented persona of bibi
as a prissy teenage girl
genres
what enlivens this film
leaks out of the movie , flattening its momentum with about an hour to go
into a bizarre sort of romantic comedy
where 's the movie here ?
for :
nothing about who he is or who he was before
dead production
's slide down the slippery slope of dishonesty after an encounter with the rich and the powerful who have nothing but disdain for virtue .
like this alarming production , adapted from anne rice 's novel the vampire chronicles
know about all the queen 's men
nicholas kazan
2002 film
feels homogenized and a bit contrived ,
everything that 's good is ultimately scuttled by a plot that 's just too boring and obvious
martha enormously endearing
with `
the chateau belongs to rudd , whose portrait of a therapy-dependent flakeball spouting french malapropisms ... is a nonstop hoot
more central to the creation of bugsy than the caterer
charms
handed with his message at times
intelligent
started to explore the obvious voyeuristic potential of ` hypertime '
about this movie
's because the laughs come from fairly basic comedic constructs
the determination of pinochet 's victims to seek justice , and their often heartbreaking testimony , spoken directly into director patricio guzman 's camera , pack a powerful emotional wallop
when human hatred spews forth unchecked
copyof
properly digested
role , or edit , or score , or
valuable messages are forgotten 10 minutes after the last trombone
to portray its literarily talented and notorious subject as anything much more than a dirty old man
the tries-so-hard-to-be-cool `` clockstoppers
are frequently unintentionally
showing off his doctorate
taught by the piano teacher
stiff wind
b-ball
classic disaffected-indie-film mode
when the precise nature of matthew 's predicament finally comes into sharp focus , the revelation fails to justify the build-up .
can be fertile sources of humor
an intriguing bit of storytelling
... olivier assayas has fashioned an absorbing look at provincial bourgeois french society .
a gawky actor like spall
lethargically
struck less by its lavish grandeur
deftly spins the multiple stories in a vibrant and intoxicating fashion
this is a movie where the most notable observation is how long you 've been sitting still .
this cinema verite speculation on the assassination of john f. kennedy may have been inspired by blair witch , but it takes its techniques into such fresh territory that the film never feels derivative
the characterizations and dialogue
, believable story
's a masterpeice
with the minor omission of a screenplay
of cliches
fixating
into a really funny movie
endlessly repetitive
director robert j. siegel allows the characters to inhabit their world without cleaving to a narrative arc .
enchanted with low-life tragedy and liberally seasoned with emotional outbursts ... what is sorely missing , however , is the edge of wild , lunatic invention that we associate with cage 's best acting
funny movies
may be too narrow to attract crossover viewers .
ought to be exploring these women 's inner lives
in a way anyone
's such a mechanical endeavor -lrb- that -rrb- it never bothers to question why somebody might devote time to see it
in any other film
the blasphemous bad boy
the odd distinction
in your mouth
dull , a road-trip movie that 's surprisingly short of both adventure and song
grows boring despite the scenery .
it may sound
based-on-truth
baffled
sitting open
its oscar nomination
the most of a bumper
, down-and-dirty laugher
established filmmaker
plagued by that old familiar feeling of ` let 's get this thing over with '
left me with the visceral sensation of longing , lasting traces of charlotte 's web of desire and desperation
worst
specter
, soderbergh is n't afraid to try any genre and to do it his own way .
blue crush , a late-summer surfer girl entry , should be as entertaining as it is
like a drunken driver
the kiddies ,
lds
news bears
to win a wide summer audience through word-of-mouth reviews and , not far down the line , to find a place among the studio 's animated classics
the border collie is funny
is kahlo
but on the whole , you 're gonna like this movie .
to the cadence of a depressed fifteen-year-old 's suicidal poetry
this crazed
poetic
asks nothing of the audience other than to sit back and enjoy a couple of great actors hamming it up .
hayek and director julie taymor
there 's a lot to recommend read my lips .
establish
sexual jealousy ,
whose hero
misfire
to the usual , more somber festival entries
to shyamalan 's self-important summer fluff
could very well
one is left with the inescapable conclusion that hitchens ' obsession with kissinger is , at bottom , a sophisticated flower child 's desire to purge the world of the tooth and claw of human power .
muy loco , but no more ridiculous
of the strangest
in a tired old setting
wal-mart budget
it does n't give a damn
is like reading a research paper ,
is gratefully
a cinephile 's feast ,
kapur
in entertaining
modern living and movie life
gorgeous and finely detailed
for teenage boys and wrestling fans
tight pants
will anyone who is n't a fangoria subscriber be excited that it has n't gone straight to video ?
engagingly quixotic
it would count for very little if the movie were n't as beautifully shaped and as delicately calibrated in tone as it is
where i live
often demented in a good way
couple hours
the first film 's
is so consistently unimaginative that probably the only way to have saved the film is with the aid of those wisecracking mystery science theater 3000 guys .
occasionally break up the live-action scenes with animated sequences
into their mental gullets
i 'll buy the criterion dvd .
patriarchal
moonlight mile should strike a nerve in many .
at other times as bland as a block of snow .
about crass , jaded movie types and the phony baloney movie biz
an outline for a role he still needs to grow into
for all its moodiness ,
wedgie
-lrb- rises -rrb- above its oh-so-hollywood rejiggering and its conventional direction to give the film a soul and an unabashed sense of good old-fashioned escapism .
serviceable at best , slightly less
nearly all the fundamentals you take for granted in most films are mishandled here .
it plods along methodically , somehow under the assumption that its `` dead wife communicating from beyond the grave '' framework is even remotely new or interesting .
, is often as fun to watch as a good spaghetti western .
able to create an engaging story that keeps you guessing at almost every turn
mothman prophecies
waiting for godard can be fruitful : ` in praise of love ' is the director 's epitaph for himself .
drama of temptation , salvation and good intentions is a thoughtful examination of faith , love and power .
poorly scripted ,
the maker 's minimalist intent
that rely on the strength of their own cleverness
face in marriage
otherwise the production is suitably elegant
mcklusky c.i.
female audience members
will gratify anyone who has ever suspected hollywood of being overrun by corrupt and hedonistic weasels .
a lot more dimensional and complex than its sunny disposition would lead you to believe .
with a great , fiery passion
for blade ii
where only eight surviving members show up
the body
stereotypes
if also somewhat hermetic
insistently
productions
for astute observations
it makes your least favorite james bond movie seem as cleverly plotted as the usual suspects
stand to hear
tried-and-true
, the movie contains no wit , only labored gags .
seems to elicit a chuckle
once in a while a film
parent-child relationship
bump
it holds up in an era in which computer-generated images are the norm
go unnoticed and underappreciated by music fans
behaving
of cell phones
specificity
its elegantly colorful look
sillier , cuter
libertine and
the rich and sudden wisdom , the film
the contest
adam watstein
eye-catching art direction but has a forcefully quirky tone that quickly wears out its limited welcome .
-lrb- tries -rrb-
enamored
your work-hours
wait in vain for a movie
little trimming
the desperation
represents
to its target audience
you need to know about all the queen 's men
grant is certainly amusing ,
of domestic tension and unhappiness
the film 's centre is a precisely layered performance by an actor in his mid-seventies , michel piccoli .
knows it 's won
stolid
worked five years ago
do work
a real winner -- smart , funny , subtle , and resonant .
jolie and burns
almost impossible
best gay love stories
the fact is that the screen is most alive when it seems most likely that broomfield 's interviewees , or even himself , will not be for much longer .
basest
lie down in a dark room with something cool
olivier
this kind of material
offers an aids subtext , skims over the realities of gay sex ,
all the wiggling energy
heist
humanistic message
average action film
too long to turn his movie in an unexpected direction
they were insulted and
it does turn out to be a bit of a cheat in the end
one of my greatest pictures , drunken master
a truck , preferably a semi
a villainess
weak and
trek to the ` plex predisposed to like it
like a surgeon mends a broken heart ; very meticulously but without any passion
been much stronger
that requires the enemy to never shoot straight
see if stupid americans will get a kick out of goofy brits with cute accents performing ages-old slapstick and unfunny tricks
romance genre
is to say
it might be ` easier ' to watch on video at home , but
wide awake and
a campfire
a reminder that beyond all the hype and recent digital glitz
as it thinks it is and its comedy is generally mean-spirited
all about the silences
shows the slightest aptitude for acting
every effort to disguise it as an unimaginative screenwriter 's invention
-- in a heartwarming , nonjudgmental kind of way --
capricious
unaccountable
civics classes and
with my little eye
memorable and resourceful performances
fascinating film
the kids in the house will be gored
no art grows from a vacuum
forbearing
, murder hits and generally sustains a higher plateau with bullock 's memorable first interrogation of gosling .
is just
acknowledging
, it works only if you have an interest in the characters you see
good actors have a radar for juicy roles
severe case
harder and harder to understand her choices
as the movie traces mr. brown 's athletic exploits
is heroic
a great saturday night live sketch
an mtv ,
honorable , interesting failure
, `` ballistic : ecks vs. sever '' seems as safe as a children 's film .
one sloughs one 's way through the mire of this alleged psychological thriller in search of purpose or even a plot .
the efforts of its star , kline , to lend some dignity to a dumb story
does n't give a damn
posing as a real movie
broad streaks of common sense
on the subject of tolerance
their lives
couture
characterizations
celebrity
hollow , self-indulgent , and - worst of all -
howard and his co-stars all give committed performances ,
has been , pardon the pun , sucked out and replaced by goth goofiness
evocative and
fast , funny , and even touching story
about full frontal
of the insights gleaned from a lifetime of spiritual inquiry
a moratorium , effective immediately ,
here polanski looks back on those places he saw at childhood , and captures them by freeing them from artefact , and by showing them heartbreakingly drably .
the drive
individuality
a distinguished and thoughtful film , marked by acute writing and a host of splendid performances .
of a tradition-bound widow who is drawn into the exotic world of belly dancing
be a wacky , screwball comedy
start reading your scripts before signing that dotted line .
french , japanese and hollywood cultures
the art direction is often exquisite , and
been an impacting film
if it pushes its agenda too forcefully
utterly pointless
happy music
a hand-drawn animated world
an inelegant combination of two unrelated shorts that falls far short of the director 's previous work in terms of both thematic content and narrative strength .
if you 're the kind of parent who enjoys intentionally introducing your kids to films which will cause loads of irreparable damage that years and years of costly analysis could never fix
a thick shmear of the goo , at least
feels homogenized and a bit contrived , as if we 're looking back at a tattered and ugly past with rose-tinted glasses .
ordinary folk
gangster\/crime
a mean-spirited film made by someone who surely read the catcher in the rye but clearly suffers from dyslexia
heavy doses
action-oriented world war ii
a perfectly acceptable , perfectly bland , competently
stylish cinematography
of glee
'm sure the filmmaker would disagree , but , honestly , i do n't see the point
seems to play on a 10-year delay
uwe
powerful , inflammatory film
rubbish
entertaining from start to finish , featuring a fall from grace that still leaves shockwaves
escape the heart of the boy
of bollywood
the taboo subject matter
highlights
that 's conspicuously missing from the girls ' big-screen blowout
this loser
ensures
jones helps breathe some life into the insubstantial plot
thinks the film is just as much a document about him as it is about the subject
the tear-jerking demands
lend credibility
casting its audience
a therapy session brought to humdrum life by some freudian puppet
heavyweight film
may be ordinary
this is classic nowheresville in every sense
what tuck everlasting is about
a fascinating examination
handed down from the movie gods
to try any genre
sci-fi generic
lina
murphy and wilson actually make a pretty good team ...
is disappointing
a rambling ensemble piece
the lives of women to whom we might not give a second look if we passed them on the street
ricocheting
pleasant enough -- and oozing with attractive men
contrived , awkward
more of a poetic than a strict reality ,
achieve the kind of dramatic unity that transports you
graphics
amounts to little more than punishment
to ridicule movies
a lyrical metaphor for cultural and personal self-discovery and a picaresque view
his first starring vehicle
through recklessness and retaliation
attractive about this movie
the film has an infectious enthusiasm and we 're touched by the film 's conviction that all life centered on that place , that time and that sport .
, suffocating and chilly
baffling subplot
reaching
just a string
upends
surface
franklin
catherine
a comedy
lacks considerable brio .
relies on lingering terror punctuated by sudden shocks and not constant bloodshed
first frame
dramatic potential
this movie to reviewers
set to cello music
nevertheless works up a few scares .
what ultimately makes windtalkers
elmo
wireless
you might not have noticed .
little understanding
gentle but
feature by anne-sophie birot .
enters a realm where few non-porn films venture , and comes across as darkly funny , energetic , and surprisingly gentle .
the only way
will leave the theater believing they have seen a comedy
the warnings to resist temptation in this film
, or inventive
that perfectly illustrates the picture 's moral schizophrenia
seeing himself in the other
sad cad
a fairly straightforward remake of hollywood comedies such as father of the bride
the returning david s. goyer
there surrender $ 9 and 93 minutes of unrecoverable life
a gently funny , sweetly adventurous film that makes you feel genuinely good
of decency
high crimes carries almost no organic intrigue as a government \/ marine\/legal mystery , and
a tart , smart breath
the uncanny , inevitable and seemingly shrewd facade
exquisitely performed
the lush scenery
misuse
, sexist
the music and its roots
arrest
the acting is fine but the script is about as interesting as a recording of conversations at the wal-mart checkout line .
which to address his own world war ii experience in his signature style
the land and the people
you do n't need to be a hip-hop fan to appreciate scratch
am highly amused by the idea that we have come to a point in society where it has been deemed important enough to make a film in which someone has to be hired to portray richard dawson
the film did n't move me one way or the other , but it was an honest effort and if you want to see a flick about telemarketers this one will due
a soft porn brian de palma
tv 's
simply feeling like no other film in recent history
all its problems
from venice beach that was a deserved co-winner of the audience award for documentaries at the sundance film festival
to be poignant
a film of delicate interpersonal dances .
makes the silly original cartoon seem smart and well-crafted in comparison .
little cartoon
comic gem
with quieter domestic scenes of women back home receiving war department telegrams
not-too-distant future
in case of fire
to make it sting
theatre roger
rings
lackadaisical plotting and mindless action
a project of such vast proportions need to reap more rewards than spiffy bluescreen technique and stylish weaponry
barry 's
nada
to keep the film entertaining
takes a sudden turn and devolves
a character in this movie
being trapped at a bad rock concert
been developed with more care
ball and chain
he saw at childhood , and captures them by freeing them from artefact
no justice
the pitfalls of bad behavior
puts the x into the games
the limits of what a film can be , taking us into the lives of women to whom we might not give a second look if we passed them on the street
is just hectic and homiletic : two parts exhausting men in black mayhem to one part family values .
guns , expensive cars
trailer trash cinema so uncool the only thing missing is the `` gadzooks ! ''
the goose
it this way
89 minutes
, sad dance
few respites
germanic version
ho
as john ritter 's glory days
once the downward spiral comes to pass , auto focus bears out as your typical junkie opera ...
have been picked not for their acting chops , but for their looks and appeal to the pre-teen crowd
literally stops on a dime in the tries-so-hard-to-be-cool `` clockstoppers
to the video store
keeps getting smaller one of the characters in long time dead
normally could n't care less
in the process of trimming the movie to an expeditious 84 minutes
prevails .
captures the moment when a woman 's life , out of a deep-seated , emotional need , is about to turn onto a different path
than not
gary larson 's
high hilarity
our culture is headed down the toilet with the ferocity of a frozen burrito after an all-night tequila bender -- and i know this because i 've seen ` jackass : the movie .
demme gets a lot of flavor and spice into his charade remake , but he ca n't disguise that he 's spiffing up leftovers that are n't so substantial or fresh
us of brilliant crime dramas
silly spy
moore provides an invaluable service by sparking debate and encouraging thought .
it 's won
be hinge from a personal threshold of watching sad but endearing characters do extremely unconventional things
dirty words
a loose collection of not-so-funny gags , scattered moments of lazy humor
sucked dry the undead action flick formula
bringing off a superb performance in an admittedly middling film
gusto
dramatization
the nerve to speak up
-lrb- fincher 's -rrb- camera sense
mean-spirited
the plot is so cliched and contrived that it makes your least favorite james bond movie seem as cleverly plotted as the usual suspects
a hard time sitting through this one
rather than
i guess i come from a broken family , and
fantastic visual trope
in the saddle
the 2002 film
the film 's plot may be shallow , but you 've never seen the deep like you see it in these harrowing surf shots .
for most of the movie 's success
of sleaziness
of all ages -rrb-
like jimmy 's routines
larger-than-life figure
gives us a lot to chew on , but not all of it
a freshness and modesty
aimed specifically at a grade-school audience
writer david koepp
ugly , pointless , stupid movie
spiffy bluescreen technique
considers arguments the bard 's immortal plays
kaufman and jonze take huge risks to ponder the whole notion of passion -- our desire as human beings for passion in our lives and the emptiness one feels when it is missing .
works , including its somewhat convenient ending
than any other recent film
the problem with the film
earnest and tentative even when it aims to shock .
anyone who gets chills from movies with giant plot holes will find plenty to shake and shiver about in ` the ring . '
but something far more stylish and cerebral --
blown up to the size of a house
a feel-bad ending
will find little of interest in this film , which is often preachy and poorly acted
who just want the ball and chain
yawn
-lrb- allen 's -rrb- been making piffle for a long while
to the myth
, the sum of all fears generates little narrative momentum , and invites unflattering comparisons to other installments in the ryan series .
the most memorable moment
more remarkable
the by now intolerable morbidity of so many recent movies
as two last-place basketball
bruckheimer 's
as though it was written for no one , but somehow
than its predecessor
its courageousness
russian
with the dutiful precision of a tax accountant
wildly overproduced , inadequately motivated every step
he can not overcome the sense that pumpkin is a mere plot pawn for two directors with far less endearing disabilities .
a middle-aged moviemaker 's attempt to surround himself with beautiful , half-naked women
tackled a meaty subject and
diverting enough
randolph hearst
with documentaries
a game of ` who 's who '
franklin needs to stay afloat in hollywood
more than special effects
competing lawyers
demonstrates the unusual power of thoughtful , subjective filmmaking
he or anyone else
toes the fine line between cheese and earnestness remarkably well ; everything is delivered with such conviction that it 's hard not to be carried away
screwed-up
have a novel thought in his head
no amount of good acting is enough to save oleander 's uninspired story .
a delightful surprise because despite all the backstage drama , this is a movie that tells stories that work -- is charming , is moving
little more than a particularly slanted , gay s\/m fantasy ,
its disgusting source material
dreadfully short
convinced of its own brilliance
who
here lacks considerable brio .
ahola
the entire movie is filled with deja vu moments .
a real subject
ca n't miss it .
deeply out of place in what could have
who wins
almost a good movie
if a bored cage spent the duration of the film 's shooting schedule waiting to scream : `` got aids yet
impenetrable and dull
entrapment in the maze of modern life
a low-key labor of love that strikes a very resonant chord
becomes a part of its fun
horrible
its message resonate
bloody sunday lacks in clarity
an attempt at hardass american
f. kennedy
documentaries in which underdogs beat the odds and the human spirit triumphs
congrats disney on a job well done
to give the movie points for
, what would he say ?
merchant-ivory
than i imagined a movie ever could be
a gushy episode of `` m \* a \* s \* h '' only this time from an asian perspective .
of madness and light
wonderful but
the light comedic work
a bad run in the market or a costly divorce
introduces
atmospheric
very good viewing alternative
a comedy ,
creator 's
but a little too smugly superior
feels more forced than usual .
trying to decide what annoyed me most about god is great
heart and soul
an immediacy
drumming
does `` lilo & stitch '' reach the emotion or timelessness of disney 's great past , or even that of more recent successes such as `` mulan '' or `` tarzan .
every cheap trick
, the film shadows heidi 's trip back to vietnam and the city where her mother , mai thi kim , still lives .
the signs
marred only by an inexplicable , utterly distracting blunder at the very end
done by the numbers
love and destruction
genteel and
is likely to cause massive cardiac arrest if taken in large doses .
although mainstream american movies tend to exploit the familiar
views
the other way
could have --
acquire the fast-paced contemporary society
its emotional power and moments of revelation
's a talking head documentary , but a great one
this film is too busy hitting all of its assigned marks to take on any life of its own .
starring pop queens
carmen -lrb- vega -rrb- and juni -lrb- sabara -rrb- cortez
especially disappointing
david spade as citizen kane ?
a familiar anti-feminist equation -lrb- career - kids = misery -rrb- in tiresome romantic-comedy duds
suffers from a ploddingly melodramatic structure
as disney 's 1937 breakthrough
absurd , contrived , overblown , and entirely implausible
a resonant undertone of tragedy
-lrb- a -rrb- mess .
not since ghostbusters has a film used manhattan 's architecture in such a gloriously goofy way .
ambiguous enough
has to be a few advantages to never growing old
a fanciful motion picture
work -- is charming ,
light reading
with spy kids 2 : the island of lost dreams , however , robert rodriguez adorns his family-film plot with an elegance and maturity that even most contemporary adult movies are lacking .
the fateful fathers --
\* corpus and
wars installment
resonances
their love
killer cards
town and
actor crispin glover
aimless , arduous
latest schwarzenegger or stallone
viva le resistance
jessica stein
unrecoverable
light on the chills and
the feeling of having been slimed in the name of high art
two films
, there would be a toss-up between presiding over the end of cinema as we know it and another night of delightful hand shadows .
crass , contrived sequels
the ensemble player
though many of the actors throw off a spark or two when they first appear
greatly impressed by the skill of the actors involved in the enterprise
the limbo
this quiet , introspective and entertaining independent
ethics
comic fan
john mckay
after watching this digital-effects-heavy , supposed family-friendly comedy
they have been patiently waiting for
k
comedy and
veterans of the dating wars
dana janklowicz-mann
frazzled wackiness and frayed satire
well-developed characters
gay or
heady for children
some people want the ol' ball-and-chain and
while worrying about a contract on his life
an undeniably moving film to experience
funny humor
serious debt
film that puts the sting back into the con
such a premise is ripe for all manner of lunacy , but kaufman and gondry rarely seem sure of where it should go
mouth and
a director so self-possessed he actually adds a period to his first name
has to be hired to portray richard dawson
are also
irreverence
a distinctly minor effort
parmentier
here ca n't properly be called acting -- more accurately , it 's moving
from the demented mind
they 're merely signposts marking the slow , lingering death of imagination .
better thriller
a spontaneity
we suspend our disbelief
, this is the most visually unappealing .
mr. rose 's updating works surprisingly well .
warmth to go around , with music and laughter and
a non-stop funny feast of warmth , colour and cringe
as assaults on america 's knee-jerk moral sanctimony
sometimes there are very , very good reasons for certain movies to be sealed in a jar and left on a remote shelf indefinitely .
the true impact of the day
rap and r&b names
near miss
been recycled more times than i 'd care to count
may not be history -- but then again , what if it is ?
wendigo wants to be a monster movie for the art-house crowd , but it falls into the trap of pretention almost every time
in brooklyn circa
addition to sporting one of the worst titles in recent cinematic history
idiotic and
of high humidity
wheedling reluctant witnesses
single character
who paid to see it
's not yet an actress , not quite a singer
hotter-two-years-ago rap and r&b names and references
works as an unusual biopic and document of male swingers in the playboy era
rough-trade homo-eroticism
completist 's
're in the most trouble
to muster for a movie that , its title notwithstanding , should have been a lot nastier
is disappointingly
for that , why not watch a documentary ?
makes an amazing breakthrough in her first starring role and eats up the screen
although the sequel has all the outward elements of the original
allows his cast the benefit of being able to give full performances ... while demonstrating vividly that the beauty and power of the opera reside primarily in the music itself
you already like this sort of thing
infatuation
is a fairly revealing study of its two main characters -- damaged-goods people whose orbits will inevitably
on their largest-ever historical canvas
senegalese
that no wise men will be following after it
calls ` slackers '
are relegated to the background -- a welcome step forward from the sally jesse raphael atmosphere of films like philadelphia and american beauty
precious
while howard 's appreciation of brown and his writing is clearly well-meaning and sincere
bloodshed
a sort of inter-species parody of a vh1 behind the music episode
teen remake
more complex
real pleasure
, educational , but at other times as bland as a block of snow .
never becomes claustrophobic
that makes michael jordan jealous
by a cast that seems to include every top-notch british actor who did not appear in gosford park -lrb- as well as one , ms. mirren , who did -rrb-
a silly comedy
it 's a beautiful film , full of elaborate and twisted characters - and it 's also pretty funny .
a full theatrical release
is jack ryan 's `` do-over .
comic turns
of second chances '
fires on all plasma conduits
a dim-witted and lazy spin-off of the animal planet documentary series , crocodile hunter
an engrossing story about a horrifying historical event and the elements which contributed to it
eardrum-dicing
an ` a ' list cast
contrived pastiche of caper
viveka seldahl and sven wollter
a square , sentimental drama
first made audiences on both sides of the atlantic love him
too predictable
sy , another of his open-faced , smiling madmen , like the killer in insomnia
shows moments of promise but
a nifty plot line in steven soderbergh 's traffic fails to arrive at any satisfying destination
so aggressively cheery that pollyana would reach for a barf bag .
radiates star-power potential in this remarkable and memorable film .
disbelief
implication
in half an hour
sub-music video style
to them
nauseating spinning credits sequence
the book 's
, all this visual trickery stops being clever and devolves into flashy , vaguely silly overkill .
of moronic stunts
worst sense
could never really
may ...
a lifetime movie about men .
nails all of orlean 's themes
issues most adults have to face in marriage
built around an hour 's worth of actual material
familiar and tired
is a compelling piece that demonstrates just how well children can be trained to live out and carry on their parents ' anguish .
miles
universal themes
rediscovers his passion
the intellectual and emotional pedigree of your date
which awards animals the respect they
trying to drown yourself in a lake afterwards
popcorn film
on the skinny side
more playful tone
kind they
the way this all works out makes the women look more like stereotypical caretakers and moral teachers , instead of serious athletes .
better to go in knowing full well what 's going to happen
at relating history than in creating an emotionally complex , dramatically satisfying heroine
most positive
's there
a fair amount of b-movie excitement
that this film , like the similarly ill-timed antitrust , is easily as bad at a fraction the budget
to resemble someone 's crazy french grandfather
that the road to perdition leads to a satisfying destination
its unsettling prognosis
serry
rejected x-files episode
looking for
like stealing harvard , which fails to keep 80 minutes from seeming like 800
a beautifully shot , but ultimately flawed film
we do n't get paid enough to sit through crap like this .
somewhere between the often literal riffs of early zucker brothers\/abrahams films
is never especially clever and often is rather pretentious .
wrong with performances here
brazil-like
this imagery as the movie 's set
her pale , dark beauty
like an extended dialogue exercise in retard 101
redone for horses , with fewer deliberate laughs , more inadvertent ones and stunningly trite songs
disintegrating over the course of the movie
a backhanded ode to female camaraderie
the tragedy beneath it
of what a film can be
, while never really vocalized , is palpable
the dominant feeling is something like nostalgia . '
one woman 's broken heart outweighs all the loss we
flee
for frida
a fine documentary
more of a poetic
though it 's not very well shot or composed or edited
you would n't want to live waydowntown ,
this pretty watchable
taking the effort to share his impressions of life and loss and time and art with us
is many things -- stoner midnight flick , sci-fi deconstruction , gay fantasia --
is above all about a young woman 's face , and by casting an actress whose face projects that woman 's doubts and yearnings
's also drab and inert
labute was more fun when his characters were torturing each other psychologically and talking about their genitals in public .
it 's not an easy movie to watch and will probably disturb many who see it
solemnly advances a daringly preposterous thesis
are n't
you 've a taste for the quirky
's `` waking up in reno .
an addictive guilty pleasure but the material never overcomes its questionable satirical ambivalence
's a piece of handiwork that shows its indie tatters and self-conscious seams in places , but has some quietly moving moments and an intelligent subtlety .
dirty harry period
from eastwood 's dirty harry period
're out there ! ''
find plenty to shake and shiver about in ` the ring
merited
making moving pictures today
a plot twist instead of trusting the material
and he allows a gawky actor like spall -- who could too easily become comic relief in any other film -- to reveal his impressively delicate range .
beg the question
a movie more to be prescribed than recommended -- as visually bland as a dentist 's waiting room , complete with soothing muzak and a cushion of predictable narrative rhythms .
department telegrams
told with humor and poignancy
it 's no surprise that as a director washington demands and receives excellent performances , from himself and from newcomer derek luke .
full of flatulence jokes and mild sexual references , kung pow
a crisp psychological drama -lrb- and -rrb-
the 70-year-old godard
advancing
could be considered a funny little film
bible
the laughs come as they may , lawrence unleashes his trademark misogyny -- er , comedy -- like a human volcano or an overflowing septic tank , take your pick .
gurus
win you over , in a big way
much energy or tension
'll enjoy at least the `` real '' portions of the film
lighted
ludicrous
this follow-up
vivid
tactfully
beautiful and
on the political spectrum
rejected as boring before i see this piece of crap again
pay a considerable ransom not to be looking at
disappointingly , the characters are too strange and dysfunctional , tom included , to ever get under the skin , but this is compensated in large part by the off-the-wall dialogue , visual playfulness and the outlandishness of the idea itself
the tepid star trek
zhuangzhuang creates delicate balance of style , text , and subtext that 's so simple and precise that anything discordant would topple the balance , but against all odds , nothing does .
domination and
druggy trance-noir and trumped-up street credibility
-lrb- but
portrays their cartoon counterparts well ...
every joke is repeated at least -- annoying , is n't it
poetry and
it 's more enjoyable than i expected , though , and that 's because the laughs come from fairly basic comedic constructs .
sort of loved the people onscreen , even though i could not stand them .
are usually
a theatrical air
go with its flow
assuredly
sweet without the decay factor
is delicately narrated by martin landau and directed with sensitivity and skill by dana janklowicz-mann
on the hero 's odyssey
we had to endure last summer ,
a freaky bit of art
that labute deal with the subject of love head-on
an inelegant combination of two unrelated shorts that falls far short of the director 's previous work in terms of both thematic content and narrative strength
renaissance spain , and the fact
ordinary life survivable
carvey 's considerable talents
plutonium circus
cute and
his brawny frame and cool , composed delivery
keep coming
pay a considerable ransom
's hard to imagine any recent film , independent or otherwise , that makes as much of a mess as this one .
have big screen magic
take the warning
an enormous feeling
that ivans xtc .
a question for philosophers , not filmmakers ;
piccoli gives a superb performance full of deep feeling .
the nerve-raked acting , the crackle of lines , the impressive stagings of hardware , make for some robust and scary entertainment .
the ranks of those gay filmmakers who have used the emigre experience to explore same-sex culture in ways that elude the more nationally settled
nair just does n't have the necessary self-control to guide a loose , poorly structured film through the pitfalls of incoherence and redundancy .
suspense , intriguing characters and
jackson , who also served as executive producer , take his smooth , shrewd , powerful act abroad
make a gorgeous pair
made the original new testament stories so compelling for 20 centuries
the dark and bittersweet twist feels strange as things turn nasty and tragic during the final third of the film .
its primary goal
achieves its main strategic objective : dramatizing the human cost of the conflict that came to define a generation .
on to something more user-friendly
a doctor 's office , emergency room , hospital bed or insurance company office
david cronenberg
family-friendly fantasy
mark pellington 's
next time out
kiddie entertainment , sophisticated wit and symbolic graphic design
wildly entertaining
the director 's cut
criminal
decent popcorn adventure
the most thoughtful fictional examination
's easy to like
, beautiful scene
a movie asks you to feel sorry for mick jagger 's sex life
if h.g. wells had a time machine and could take a look at his kin 's reworked version , what would he say ?
stylish film
him switch bodies with a funny person
of a callow rich boy who is forced to choose between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
` guy
, solid storytelling .
leaves you intriguingly contemplative .
the startling intimacy
shows up
weighted down with slow
it 's so poorly made , on all levels , that it does n't even qualify as a spoof of such
fresher
it is about irrational , unexplainable life and it seems so real because it does not attempt to filter out the complexity .
`` the skulls ''
heartwarming scene the impressively discreet filmmakers may have expected to record with their mini dv
the genre 's definitive , if disingenuous , feature
yung
in the moment , finch 's tale provides the forgettable pleasures of a saturday matinee
a frustrating ` tweener ' -- too slick , contrived and exploitative for the art houses and too cynical , small and decadent for the malls .
a sterling ensemble cast
he fails .
essentially ruined -- or , rather ,
is one helluva singer
refreshingly natural
quite one
as rare as snake foo yung
to having characters drop their pants for laughs and not the last time
``
pierce
to watch marker the essayist at work
by its lavish grandeur
the film 's biggest problem
provide the obstacle course for the love of a good woman .
does n't do more than expand a tv show to movie length .
about the typical problems of average people
ultimately satisfying
summary
a space station in the year 2455
brings awareness to an issue often overlooked --
pique
comedy death
closet
leaves you intriguingly contemplative
a wallflower
the remarkable ensemble cast brings them to life
relegated to a dark video store corner
crafted ,
fruition in her sophomore effort
despite some strong performances
the film would have been more enjoyable had the balance shifted in favor of water-bound action over the land-based ` drama , '
rather than provocative
, the humor has point
sounding
a vivid ,
true pleasure .
picked me up
the very human need
uses quick-cuts , -lrb- very -rrb- large shadows and wide-angle shots taken from a distance to hide the liberal use of a body double -lrb- for seagal -rrb- .
more crassly reductive
to the annoying score
has all the heart of a porno flick -lrb- but none of the sheer lust -rrb-
initiation rite
its recovery
us deep into the girls ' confusion and pain as they struggle tragically to comprehend the chasm of knowledge that 's opened between them
more than punishment
at the story 's core
worked up a back story for the women
the writing is indifferent
is an impossible task
behan 's memoir
a single good film
maryam , in the end , play out with the intellectual and emotional impact of an after-school special
starring vehicle
then , miracle of miracles , the movie does a flip-flop
you live the mood rather than savour the story .
for those for whom the name woody allen was once a guarantee of something fresh , sometimes funny , and usually genuinely worthwhile
there has been a string of ensemble cast romances recently ... but
chelsea hotel today
all end
-lrb- hayek -rrb- throws herself into this dream hispanic role with a teeth-clenching gusto , she strikes a potent chemistry with molina and
her feature film acting debut as amy
wives
to appeal to the younger set
little cell
offbeat humor , amusing characters
the character
speak about other than the fact
sleek and arty .
turns out to be a sweet and enjoyable fantasy
than an amiable but unfocused bagatelle that plays like a loosely-connected string of acting-workshop exercises
this peek into the 1970s skateboard revolution
chortles
wasting away inside unnecessary films like legally blonde and sweet home abomination
which lags badly in the middle and lurches between not-very-funny comedy , unconvincing dramatics and some last-minute action strongly reminiscent of run lola run
, we have to ask whether her personal odyssey trumps the carnage that claims so many lives around her .
can certainly go the distance , but is n't world championship material
tummy
subscription to espn the magazine
as it is gory
yield
has some cute moments , funny scenes , and hits the target audience -lrb- young bow wow fans -rrb- -
digs beyond the usual portrayals of good kids and bad seeds to reveal a more ambivalent set of characters and motivations .
were being shown on the projection television screen of a sports bar
that does n't offer any insight into why , for instance , good things happen to bad people
totally weirded
that asks you to not only suspend your disbelief but your intelligence as well
at other times
this sort of thing does , in fact , still happen in america
with a couple dragons
it might have been
its byzantine incarnations
by its perfunctory conclusion
after that it becomes long and tedious like a classroom play in a college history course .
ram dass : fierce grace
thewlis 's smoothly sinister freddie
a movie version of a paint-by-numbers picture .
have you at the edge of your seat for long stretches
when mr. hundert tells us in his narration that ` this is a story without surprises , ' we nod in agreement .
saved only by its winged assailants .
offers chills much like those that you get when sitting around a campfire around midnight , telling creepy stories to give each other the willies
maryam is a small film
allen 's
his fake backdrops and
of the figures
energizing
find in this dreary mess
from the get-go
crush each other
one of those rare remakes
for violence
, this nasty comedy pokes fun at the same easy targets as other rowdy raunch-fests -- farts , boobs , unmentionables -- without much success .
audience patience
speak for it while it forces you to ponder anew what a movie can be .
, you wonder what anyone saw in this film that allowed it to get made .
endured a long workout
's cut open a vein
uselessly redundant and
deemed important enough to make a film in which someone has to be hired to portray richard dawson
insists on the virtue of imperfection
lousy tarantino imitations
dull and
drawing on an irresistible , languid romanticism
the large-frame imax camera lends itself beautifully to filming the teeming life on the reefs , making this gorgeous film a must for everyone from junior scientists to grown-up fish lovers .
demographic while
to understand
austin powers in goldmember has some unnecessary parts and is kinda wrong in places .
with the possible exception of elizabeth hurley 's breasts --
cancer
the best of hollywood 's comic-book
in which the talk alone is enough to keep us
its heartfelt concern about north korea 's recent past and south korea 's future
interfaith
dognini
is repeated at least
gets vivid performances from her cast and pulls off some deft ally mcbeal-style fantasy sequences .
sudden shocks
is no doubt
-lrb- hayek -rrb- throws herself into this dream hispanic role with a teeth-clenching gusto , she strikes a potent chemistry with molina
, i hated myself in the morning .
, reptilian villain
horrendously amateurish filmmaking that is plainly dull and visually ugly when it is n't incomprehensible .
trying to break your heart
their collaborators
young bow wow fans
of testosterone
not everyone will play the dark , challenging tune taught by the piano teacher .
showing us well-thought stunts or a car chase that we have n't seen 10,000 times
'' has been written so well , that even a simple `` goddammit ! ''
does to the experiences of most teenagers .
be spectacularly outrageous
clever
a film of epic scale with an intimate feeling , a saga of the ups and downs of friendships
, director marcus adams just copies from various sources -- good sources , bad mixture
depression
leigh 's daring here is that without once denying the hardscrabble lives of people on the economic fringes of margaret thatcher 's ruinous legacy , he insists on the importance of those moments when people can connect and express their love for each other .
pure composition and form --
salvos
hybrid .
earnest and well-meaning , and
work at the back of your neck long after you leave the theater
squint to avoid noticing some truly egregious lip-non-synching
considering that baird is a former film editor
with a fair amount
... unbearably lame .
felt trapped and with no obvious escape for the entire 100 minutes .
new script
would disagree
commercial
sealed in a jar
what redeems
director jay russell stomps in hobnail boots over natalie babbitt 's gentle , endearing 1975 children 's novel .
is the best description of this well-meaning , beautifully produced film that sacrifices its promise for a high-powered star pedigree
during the offbeat musical numbers
the fanciful daydreams
has lost some of the dramatic conviction that underlies the best of comedies ...
in her paintings
the influence of rohypnol
it 's all about the silences
romantic comedy and dogme 95 filmmaking may seem odd bedfellows , but
many ways
as the most offensive action
be probing why a guy with his talent ended up in a movie this bad
low-key manner
their movie mojo
redolent
fair shot
is expressly for idiots who do n't care what kind of sewage they shovel into their mental gullets to simulate sustenance
stands as one of the year 's most intriguing movie experiences
vin diesel , seth green and
jump cuts , fast editing and
superhuman
some writer dude , i think his name was , uh , michael zaidan , was supposed to have like written the screenplay or something , but , dude , the only thing that i ever saw that was written down were the zeroes on my paycheck
the outcome of a globetrotters-generals game
is the vertical limit of surfing movies - memorable stunts with lots of downtime in between .
four sisters who are coping , in one way or another , with life
come out in various wet t-shirt and shower scenes .
pretty thin
some so-so slapstick
film : honest
, wonderful
than the gorgeous piano and strings on the soundtrack can drown out the tinny self-righteousness of his voice
the diplomat 's tweaked version of statecraft may have cost thousands and possibly millions of lives
the hothouse emotions
be over
diverting french comedy in which a husband has to cope with the pesky moods of jealousy .
old-fashioned , occasionally charming and as subtle
for passion
sheer unbridled delight
frightfest
the character 's blank-faced optimism
demme experiments
familiar cartoon characters
87
through some of clancy 's holes
unexpected ways , touching
the rock once again resists the intrusion
for the first 15 minutes
bring fresh good looks and an ease in front of the camera to the work
hackneyed
it was going to be
breathless
that even cranky adults may rediscover the quivering kid inside
for the extreme sports generation
gushing --
her son 's discovery of his homosexuality
scoob and
the french film industry during the german occupation
always keeping the balance between the fantastic and the believable
perfectly illustrates the picture 's moral schizophrenia
numbingly dull
on the top floor of a skyscraper
the positive change
connection and
will keep coming
wants to be a suspenseful horror movie or a weepy melodrama
of the molehill
about loneliness and the chilly anonymity of the environments where so many of us spend so much of our time
then by all
the execution is so pedestrian that the most positive comment we can make is that rob schneider actually turns in a pretty convincing performance as a prissy teenage girl .
been picked not for their acting chops , but for their looks
regards reign of fire with awe .
is one baaaaaaaaad movie
how we all need a playful respite from the grind to refresh our souls
toward its subject
you rode the zipper after eating a corn dog and an extra-large cotton candy
infrequently breathtaking
besson
our close ties with animals
films like philadelphia and american beauty
if it were any more of a turkey , it would gobble in dolby digital stereo .
japanese epic
antonio banderas
reward
on a shoestring and unevenly
innocent ,
you 're over 25 , have an iq over 90 , and have a driver 's license
classic cinema served up with heart and humor
cremaster 3 '' should come with the warning `` for serious film buffs only ! ''
it flirts with bathos and pathos and the further oprahfication of the world as we know it
juliet stevenon 's attempt to bring cohesion to pamela 's emotional roller coaster life
feels labored , with a hint of the writing exercise about it .
since the thrills pop up frequently
a sweet smile and an angry bark
second verse
have subsided
soderbergh 's best films , `` erin brockovich , ''
watch the film twice
young guys
mean-spirited and wryly observant .
fanatical adherents
raw emotion
all its brooding quality
optimistic
any recreational drug
cute and cloying
set in a world that is very , very far from the one most of us inhabit
of outstanding originality
have been funnier if the director had released the outtakes theatrically and used the film as a bonus feature on the dvd
of particular new yorkers deeply touched by an unprecedented tragedy
the characters in long time dead
more dimensional and complex than its sunny disposition
with the sensibility of a particularly nightmarish fairytale
exist in one
tipped this film
the exuberant openness with which he expresses our most basic emotions
i 'll settle for a nice cool glass of iced tea and
are monsters
although devoid of objectivity and full of nostalgic comments from the now middle-aged participants , dogtown and z-boys has a compelling story to tell .
the film may not hit as hard as some of the better drug-related pictures , but it still manages to get a few punches in
from anything
, comforting jar
the twinkling eyes , repressed smile
shame that stealing harvard is too busy getting in its own way to be anything but frustrating , boring , and forgettable
this franchise has not spawned a single good film .
the goods and audiences will have a fun , no-frills ride
something clever
like a year late
de niro , mcdormand
the music itself
grisly
of the tortured and self-conscious material
-lrb- i -rrb- t 's certainly laudable that the movie deals with hot-button issues in a comedic context , but barbershop is n't as funny as it should be .
`` solaris ''
get at the root psychology of this film
the face of death
lacks in depth
diamond
expect from the directors of the little mermaid and aladdin
director george hickenlooper has had some success with documentaries , but here his sense of story and his juvenile camera movements smack of a film school undergrad , and his maudlin ending might not have gotten him into film school in the first place .
plods along methodically ,
the story 's scope and pageantry are mesmerizing , and
... it 's the image that really tells the tale .
grind that only the most hardhearted scrooge could fail to respond
to have bitterly forsaken
shout , ` hey , kool-aid
a vivid , spicy footnote to history , and
a trashy little bit of fluff stuffed with enjoyable performances and a bewildering sense of self-importance
familiar and predictable , and 4\/5ths of it
provocative and
is funny , scary and sad .
a weird fizzle
a three-hour cinema master class .
comes along to remind us of how very bad a motion picture can truly be .
to match
is struck less by its lavish grandeur than by its intimacy and precision .
flailing around in a caper that 's neither original nor terribly funny
few films have captured the chaos of an urban conflagration with such fury , and
bisset delivers a game performance , but she is unable to save the movie
rohmer 's talky films fascinate me
... what antwone fisher is n't , however , is original .
character dimension
character and comedy bits
at all clear what it 's trying to say and even if it were -- i doubt it would be all that interesting .
is now affectation
gellar
emotionally scattered
equally incisive
high standards
what could have been right at home as a nifty plot line in steven soderbergh 's traffic fails to arrive at any satisfying destination .
lightweight but appealing .
compelling , damaged characters
puns
wanting to abandon the theater
, it can seem tiresomely simpleminded .
a knowing
sketchy but nevertheless
to see a train wreck that you ca n't look away from
his nimble shoulders
the off-center humor is a constant , and the ensemble gives it a buoyant delivery
hook
this big screen caper has a good bark , far from being a bow-wow .
icky
to grab the old lady at the end of my aisle 's walker and toss it at the screen in frustration
a `` big chill '' reunion
crudity in the latest austin powers extravaganza
legendary shlockmeister ed wood
is one only a true believer could relish
the sugar coating
, even sexy
photographed romance .
few weeks
some movies and artfully restrained in others , 65-year-old jack nicholson
a quest story
a delightful entree in the tradition of food movies .
with sequences that make you
quitting , however , manages just to be depressing , as the lead actor phones in his autobiographical performance .
comfort food
tawdry b-movie flamboyance and grandiose spiritual anomie
the mood for a melodrama narrated by talking fish
this blood-soaked tragedy of murderous ambition
andie
it first sets out to be
is the one .
on-screen chemistry
the kind of film that leaves you scratching your head in amazement over the fact that so many talented people could participate in such an ill-advised and poorly executed idea .
makes up for in heart .
this antonio banderas-lucy liu faceoff
a very distinctive sensibility ,
succeeds due to its rapid-fire delivery and enough inspired levity
charged
stories and
observed
trims
for the masses
watching `` ending ''
manipulative and
bean drops the ball too many times ...
frodo 's quest
static set ups , not much camera movement , and most of the scenes
will make you laugh
a book
you do n't flee
a film neither bitter nor sweet , neither romantic nor comedic ,
moment ''
into the extraordinarily rich landscape
landing squarely on `` stupid ''
features terrible , banal dialogue ; convenient , hole-ridden plotting ; superficial characters and a rather dull , unimaginative car chase .
in reality it 's one tough rock .
that make williams sink into melancholia
lucas has in fact come closer than anyone could desire to the cheap , graceless , hackneyed sci-fi serials of the '30s and '40s .
whatever about warning kids about the dangers of ouija boards , someone should dispense the same advice to film directors .
is very , very good
church meetings
big stars
a sexy , surprising romance
like the six-time winner of the miss hawaiian tropic pageant
die hard and cliffhanger
ignite sparks
run for your lives !
pseudo-philosophic
for all the complications
one-hour mark
all the sensuality , all the eroticism of a good vampire tale
of the kind of lush , all-enveloping movie experience
even when he 's not at his most critically insightful , godard can still be smarter than any 50 other filmmakers still at work .
flaccid
the gifts of all
that it 's based on true events
apparently reassembled from the cutting-room floor of any given daytime soap .
for youngsters
fright and dread
serious horror
schaeffer 's film never settles into the light-footed enchantment the material needs
wants to be an acidic all-male all about eve or a lush , swooning melodrama in the intermezzo strain
the human cost
formulaic thrills
it risks monotony
i killed my father is one of those art house films that makes you feel like you 're watching an iceberg melt -- only
can certainly go the distance , but
today 's
depth and
parker updates the setting in an attempt to make the film relevant today , without fully understanding what it was that made the story relevant in the first place .
to the size of a downtown hotel
earnhart
notwithstanding my problem with the movie 's final half hour , i 'm going to recommend secretary , based on the wonderful acting clinic put on by spader and gyllenhaal ,
in two different movies
directs , ideally capturing the opera 's drama and lyricism
quite endearing .
is so contrived , nonsensical and formulaic
, and surprisingly ,
much more watchable than a mexican soap opera
not to offend
industry standard
should n't the reality
us laughing
if harry & tonto never existed
of the austin powers films
fanciful
a vision
impossible to ascertain whether the film is , at its core , deeply pessimistic or quietly hopeful
of featuring a script credited to no fewer than five writers
creek
the filling
of a typical american horror film
the hypocrisies
makes you feel genuinely good
a degree
time and energy
takashi
i was beginning to hate it
so downbeat and nearly humorless
well-behaved
fresh , sometimes funny , and
-lrb- green is -rrb- the comedy equivalent of saddam hussein , and i 'm just about ready to go to the u.n. and ask permission for a preemptive strike .
`` project greenlight '' winner
inside-show-biz
for the next shock
the gags that fly at such a furiously funny pace that the only rip off that we were aware of was the one we felt when the movie ended so damned soon .
spalding
first feature
movie only
more grueling and
's less of a problem here than it would be in another film
this real-life hollywood fairy-tale is more engaging than the usual fantasies hollywood produces .
a hole
constant need to suddenly transpose himself into another character
is only mildly
this is that sort of thing all over again .
recycling
be in a contest to see who can out-bad-act the other
high-strung
offers a guilt-free trip
too scary
acts that no amount of earnest textbook psychologizing can bridge .
matters because both are just actory concoctions , defined by childlike dimness and a handful of quirks
goes down easy
of a vastly improved germanic version of my big fat greek wedding
rifkin no doubt fancies himself something of a hubert selby jr. , but there is n't an ounce of honest poetry in his entire script ; it 's simply crude and unrelentingly exploitative
contrived as this may sound
proud warrior
blacken
debts
columbus
sustains the level of exaggerated , stylized humor throughout by taking your expectations and twisting them just a bit .
you do n't need to be a hip-hop fan to appreciate scratch , and
after it
would be completely forgettable
win a wide summer audience
naomi
attract teenagers
it 's fun , splashy and entertainingly nasty .
shimmers
late show
few movies have ever approached
ends
less baroque and showy than hannibal
said of the picture
forget the psychology 101 study of romantic obsession and just watch the procession of costumes in castles and this wo n't seem like such a bore .
utter cuteness
outstanding as director bruce mcculloch
throughout this three-hour effort
on a true story
there 's back-stabbing , inter-racial desire and , most importantly , singing and dancing .
's quite an achievement to set and shoot a movie at the cannes film festival and yet fail to capture its visual appeal or its atmosphere
as the telling
one 's
justifying
duty
the wonderful cinematography
harvests
earnest performances
more cerebral , and likable
has arrived for an incongruous summer playoff , demonstrating yet again that the era of the intelligent , well-made b movie is long gone .
torrent
lets things peter out midway
rogers 's mouth
change a nation
do bad things to and with each other in `` unfaithful . ''
strategies and deceptions
achingly honest
distracting
for the inevitable future sequels
plot twist
of your day
could have been more
who are into this thornberry stuff
win the battle
a caffeinated , sloppy brilliance ,
indecipherable plot complications
an epic , but also
is about the need to stay in touch with your own skin , at 18 or 80
even silent-movie comedy
sidesplitting it
offers flickering reminders of the ties that bind us .
unfolds in a series of achronological vignettes whose cumulative effect is chilling
of those films that aims to confuse
overall the film never rises above mediocrity
tone and pace
in a big way
progression
ha ha ''
to qualify as drama , monsoon
that ` alabama ' manages to be pleasant in spite of its predictability and occasional slowness is due primarily to the perkiness of witherspoon -lrb- who is always a joy to watch , even when her material is not first-rate -rrb- ...
much of its slender
be-bop
singularly off-putting romantic comedy .
french film connoisseurs
executed in a manner
is a wonderful thing ; that he has been able to share his story so compellingly with us is a minor miracle .
movie-star wife
believe that resident evil is not it .
beneath the uncanny , inevitable and seemingly shrewd facade of movie-biz farce ... lies a plot cobbled together from largely flat and uncreative moments .
this mess of a movie is nothing short of a travesty of a transvestite comedy .
a sensitive , modest comic tragedy that works as both character study and symbolic examination of the huge economic changes sweeping modern china .
that carries it far above
over natalie babbitt 's gentle , endearing 1975 children 's novel
's saccharine thrust
itself is an underachiever , a psychological mystery that takes its sweet time building to a climax that 's scarcely a surprise by the time
confection that 's pure entertainment .
is that they 're stuck with a script that prevents them from firing on all cylinders
there 's a reason why halftime is only fifteen minutes long .
an in-your-face family drama and black comedy that is filled with raw emotions conveying despair and love
shakes you vigorously for its duration
his audience
fiji
little we learn along the way about vicarious redemption
other decent ones
merely bad
an extraordinary faith
drinker
could have been so much more
maddeningly
those who do will have found a cult favorite to enjoy for a lifetime .
what you 'd expect from a guy
you only had a week to live
teeth-clenching
a family-oriented non-disney film that is actually funny without hitting below the belt
amazingly enough
any dummies guide ,
speeds up
conflicted gay coming-of-age tale .
reading lines
has thankfully
gets better after foster leaves that little room .
framed in conversation
of elizabeth hurley 's breasts
its costars
respectably muted
her old life
coming down off of miramax 's deep shelves after a couple of aborted attempts ,
deserves an oscar nomination
put it together yourself
closure
usurp
win you over ,
is in many ways the perfect festival film : a calm , self-assured portrait of small town regret , love , duty and friendship that appeals to the storytelling instincts of a slightly more literate filmgoing audience .
on a patient viewer
family vacation
though intrepid in exploring an attraction that crosses sexual identity , ozpetek falls short in showing us antonia 's true emotions ... but at the very least , his secret life will leave you thinking
returns to his son 's home after decades
a semi-autobiographical film
is easily
infuses the film with the sensibility of a particularly nightmarish fairytale
all in all , an interesting look at the life of the campaign-trail press , especially ones that do n't really care for the candidate
growing strange hairs , getting a more mature body
of a man we only know as an evil , monstrous lunatic
he drags it back , single-handed .
starts out with tremendous promise ,
talkiness
it can only be seen as propaganda
the most purely enjoyable and satisfying evenings at the movies i 've had in a while
the proficient , dull sorvino
which pokes fun at the price of popularity and small-town pretension in the lone star state
journalistically dubious , inept
urban life
his movie of all individuality
devoid of objectivity and full of nostalgic comments from the now middle-aged participants
so brisk is wang 's pacing that none of the excellent cast are given air to breathe .
seems to leave the lot
familiar topic
of the horror film franchise that is apparently as invulnerable as its trademark villain
god help us , but capra and cooper are rolling over in their graves .
equally impressive
recognize it
that undercover brother missed an opportunity to strongly present some profound social commentary
seem self-consciously poetic
smack in the middle of a war zone armed with nothing but a camera
the emotional resonance
austrian
a transparently hypocritical work
scotland , pa is entirely too straight-faced to transcend its clever concept .
, the humor dwindles .
as markers for a series of preordained events
an idea that should 've been so much more even if it was only made for teenage boys and wrestling fans
1899
suavity or classical familiarity
standout
gifted korean american stand-up
desperation worthy of claude chabrol
about as much chemistry
cast of palestinian and israeli children .
to do that is really funny
right-wing , propriety-obsessed family
the self-deprecating stammers
benefits from having a real writer plot out all of the characters ' moves and overlapping story
almost automatically accompanies didactic entertainment
from the second floor
without resorting to camp or parody
shockers
the excellent cast
many a recent movie
the result is disappointing
an action film disguised as a war tribute is disgusting to begin with
shaky , uncertain film
idea
a determined , ennui-hobbled slog that really does n't have much to say beyond the news flash that loneliness can make people act weird .
feels as if the movie is more interested in entertaining itself than in amusing us
comedic spotlights
chilling tale
warm water under a red bridge is a celebration of feminine energy , a tribute to the power of women to heal .
to be a one-trick pony
is really funny
a terrific role for someone like judd , who really ought to be playing villains
winner
the battle
puzzling than unsettling
in a fairly irresistible package full of privileged moments and memorable performances
this orange has some juice
benigni
from a lackluster screenplay
the glorious , gaudy benefit
chalk it up as the worst kind of hubristic folly .
've seen before
angela gheorghiu as famous prima donna floria tosca , roberto alagna as her lover mario cavaradossi , and ruggero as the villainous , lecherous police chief scarpia , all sing beautifully and act adequately .
before landing squarely on `` stupid ''
drag two-thirds through
give i am trying to break your heart an attraction it desperately needed .
though it lacks the utter authority of a genre gem , there 's a certain robustness to this engaging mix of love and bloodletting .
is not chabrol 's best
solaris ''
misguided , and ill-informed , if
the boy puppet pinocchio
gained
always hilarious meara
with little visible talent and no energy
workings
to terms with time
having survived
bullock 's memorable first interrogation of gosling
a particularly joyless , and exceedingly dull , period
come to expect , including the assumption that `` crazy '' people are innocent , childlike and inherently funny
of flatly
controversial
you can not help but get
fuss or noise
wertmuller 's
camp adventure
released the outtakes theatrically and
run through dark tunnels , fight off various anonymous attackers
'd be hard put to find a movie character more unattractive or odorous -lrb- than leon -rrb-
mr. murray
espn 's
well worth
as a ringside seat
who will construct a portrait of castro
fumbles the vital action sequences
a delightful surprise because despite all the backstage drama , this is a movie that tells stories that work -- is charming , is moving , is funny and looks professional .
chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster
that the murderer never game his victims
far more successful , if considerably less ambitious , than last year 's kubrick-meets-spielberg exercise
forget about one oscar nomination for julianne moore this year - she should get all five
every potential twist is telegraphed well in advance , every performance respectably muted ; the movie itself seems to have been made under the influence of rohypnol .
rote drivel aimed at mom and dad 's wallet
the issues are presented in such a lousy way , complete with some of the year 's -lrb- unintentionally -rrb- funniest moments , that it 's impossible to care .
appropriated from the teen-exploitation playbook
heated
cheap , ludicrous attempt
that shoplifts shamelessly from farewell-to-innocence movies like the wanderers and a bronx tale without cribbing any of their intelligence
51 times stronger than coke
we do n't condone it
the hands of a brutally honest individual like prophet jack
just lapses into unhidden british
he still lingers over every point until the slowest viewer grasps it
of dong jie
majidi
funny , sexy , devastating and incurably romantic .
minds and
need of another couple of
the life experiences
a witty , trenchant , wildly unsentimental but flawed look at the ins and outs of modern moviemaking .
cat
melodrama and silliness
borg queen alice krige 's
a movie you observe
sugarcoated
might as well be watching it through a telescope
mushy obviousness
bringing off the hopkins\/rock collision of acting styles and onscreen personas
this toothless dog , already on cable ,
too bland and fustily tasteful
forgoes the larger socio-political picture of the situation in northern ireland in favour of an approach that throws one in the pulsating thick of a truly frightening situation
it would be disingenuous to call reno a great film , but
the creepy crawlies
reality check
could have written a more credible script , though with the same number of continuity errors .
chewy
remains aloft not on its own self-referential hot air , but on the inspired performance of tim allen .
not to be swept away by the sheer beauty of his images
calm and
satisfyingly scarifying , fresh and
that is richer than anticipated
could be played out in any working class community in the nation .
seamstress
she and
tully
with all its botches
, it still seems endless .
you ca n't fight your culture
learns her place as a girl , softens up and loses some of the intensity that made her an interesting character to begin with
personal identity
sure and measured
see for all sides of the political spectrum
post , pre , and
captivates as it shows excess in business and pleasure , allowing us to find the small , human moments , and leaving off with a grand whimper .
bother pleasuring its audience
have relied too much on convention in creating the characters who surround frankie .
older viewers
as compelling or
a bit too derivative to stand on its own as the psychological thriller it purports to be .
represents bartleby 's main overall flaw .
murder by numbers fits the profile too closely .
reaches across time and distance
dolly
a bad movie that happened to good actors .
fails to provoke them .
serious film buffs
verne 's '
ten little indians meets friday the 13th by way of clean and sober , filmed on the set of carpenter 's the thing and loaded with actors you 're most likely to find on the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat
air
takes every potential laugh and stiletto-stomps the life out of it
aurelie and christelle
fatally
surreal kid 's
needed to grow into a movie career
to escape the country
, female and single
you feel sad
the silliness has a pedigree
i believe silberling had the best intentions here
silly -- and gross -- but it
sets out to entertain and
king ''
that never becomes claustrophobic
what should have been a painless time-killer
of colors and inexplicable events
of the most genuinely sweet films
such an incomprehensible
both the profoundly devastating events of one year ago and the slow , painful healing process that has followed in their wake
have put together a bold biographical fantasia .
temporal inquiry
they grow up
amiss
this is n't a stand up and cheer flick ; it 's a sit down and ponder affair .
jumps around with little logic or continuity ,
become just another situation romance about a couple of saps stuck in an inarticulate screenplay
is serene , the humor wry and sprightly
an ever-ruminating , genteel yet decadent aristocracy that can no longer pay its bills
your hair
enough emotional resonance or
oozes craft .
too damn weird
of self
comes close to being either funny or scary
all the annals
it forces you to ponder anew what a movie can be
should have been the be-all-end-all of the modern-office anomie films
so that it can do even more damage
the contradiction
simple title
saw the potential success inherent in the mixture of bullock bubble and hugh goo
clash comedies
will only
you have a problem .
he staggers in terms of story .
sun-splashed whites
talk to her is so darned assured
the rest of `` dragonfly
compellingly tap into a spiritual aspect of their characters ' suffering
a rather poor imitation
a grumble in your stomach
been richer and more observant
begins as a film in the tradition of the graduate quickly switches into something more recyclable than significant
refreshes the mind and spirit along
a beautiful paean to a time long past
never is , not fully .
an uplifting
greatness
just over an hour
put in service
are all aliens , too
rohmer 's bold choices regarding point of view
every frame
, imaginative filmmaking
, well-made b movie
' scenes
at the one-hour mark
the press notes
the effects , boosted to the size of a downtown hotel , will all but take you to outer space
is n't as sharp as the original ... despite some visual virtues , ` blade ii ' just does n't cut it .
shot with little style
savvy director robert j. siegel
surrounds herself
with a few twists
exactly what its title implies
to its source material
who are either too goodly , wise and knowing or downright comically evil
blacklight
a tedious
is a smart movie that knows its classical music , knows its freud and knows its sade
cheesier to cheesiest
the film is an earnest try at beachcombing verismo
outing
does n't offer much more than the series
the intellectual and emotional pedigree of your date and
lifetime channel-style anthology
come to assume is just another day of brit cinema
not a good movie
boll uses a lot of quick cutting and blurry step-printing to goose things up
strategically placed
it can be made on the cheap
previous dragon drama
under-inspired , overblown enterprise that gives hollywood sequels a bad name
ever succumbing to sentimentality
as opposed to the extent of their outrageousness
a frustrating yet deeply watchable melodrama that makes you think it 's a tougher picture than it is .
can do even more damage
of climax and , worst of all
who learn a nonchallenging , life-affirming lesson while walking around a foreign city with stunning architecture
a different kind of love story - one that is dark , disturbing , painful to watch , yet compelling
it never bothers to question why somebody might devote time to see it
you live
one of those films that requires the enemy to never shoot straight
do n't think so
you feel like running out screaming
could only spring from the demented mind
capture these musicians
on the glamorous machine that thrusts the audience into a future they wo n't much care about
is deadpan
its digs at modern society
worthless ,
a worthwhile addition
icy
great shame
may even find that it goes by quickly , because it has some of the funniest jokes of any movie this year , including those intended for adults
` lovely and amazing , ' unhappily ,
hjejle quite appealing
, the adventure is on red alert .
an almost palpable sense
satisfied customers
an eastern imagination explode
lose them
equivalent
the light-footed enchantment
covers our deepest , media-soaked fears
wise-beyond-her-years teen
cross over to a more mainstream audience
droning
mildly enjoyable
that made the full monty a smashing success ... but neglects to add the magic that made it all work
as a tarantula , helga
the information
the formula feel fresh
gang-infested
kung fu pictures
bit of piffle
80-minute
really strong
is neither light nor magical enough to bring off this kind of whimsy
upper class austrian society
as the film grows to its finale , his little changes ring hollow
i felt trapped and with no obvious escape for the entire 100 minutes .
the avengers and
find a movie with a bigger , fatter heart than barbershop
to movies
white oleander may leave you rolling your eyes in the dark , but
is a terrific role for someone like judd , who really ought to be playing villains
truly distinctive and
witness
this thing
hairier
the smug self-satisfaction usually associated with the better private schools
a fascinating study of isolation and frustration
was produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by joel schumacher , and reflects the worst of their shallow styles :
the victims he reveals
do more than expand a tv show to movie length
a marvelous performance
glimpse into the mysteries of human behavior
despite their flaws
flailing bodily movements
gets under our skin and draws us in long
is too busy
dark tunnels
a sea
other stories
its title notwithstanding
he brings together
nothing wrong with that
the ya-ya sisterhood
heaped
injects just enough freshness into the proceedings to provide an enjoyable 100 minutes in a movie theater
of the directing world
new
for ` the 2002 enemy of cinema ' award
have a showdown
in its lackluster gear of emotional blandness
got to admire ... the intensity with which he 's willing to express his convictions
a substantive movie
think about the ways we consume pop culture
produced
lawrence hates criticism so much that he refuses to evaluate his own work
a frustrating patchwork : an uneasy marriage of louis begley 's source novel -lrb- about schmidt -rrb-
extra heavy-duty ropes would be needed to keep it from floating away .
the works of john waters and todd solondz
elegantly produced and
been marshaled in the service of such a minute idea
amy 's neuroses when it comes to men
come away from his film overwhelmed ,
named
surplus
something just
takes on a whole other meaning
the phrase ` fatal script error
like bartleby , is something of a stiff -- an extra-dry office comedy that seems twice as long as its 83 minutes .
really does feel like a short stretched out to feature length .
... director john schultz colors the picture in some evocative shades .
a wildly entertaining
content and narrative strength
of the singles ward
of hot-button items
frustrates and
required reading
from a genre -- the gangster\/crime comedy -- that wore out its welcome with audiences several years ago
proved that ' a dream is a wish your heart makes
of sport as a secular religion
offers an aids subtext , skims over the realities of gay sex , and presents yet another tired old vision of the gay community as an all-inclusive world where uptight , middle class bores like antonia can feel good about themselves
repelled
a wing and a prayer
cast as joan
has a caffeinated , sloppy brilliance , sparkling with ideas you wish had been developed with more care , but
director chris columbus takes a hat-in-hand approach to rowling that stifles creativity and allows the film to drag on for nearly three hours .
a documentary in the way
a dashing and resourceful hero ; a lisping , reptilian villain ; big fights ; big hair ; lavish period scenery ;
an especially poignant portrait of her friendship
hollywood studio
with the loyal order of raccoons
complete with some of the year 's -lrb- unintentionally -rrb- funniest moments , that it 's impossible to care
regarding love and family , governance and hierarchy
anybody picked it up
mount
unambitious writing emerges in the movie , using a plot that could have come from an animated-movie screenwriting textbook .
balzac
of the quiet american
transcends its agenda to deliver awe-inspiring , at times sublime , visuals and
walked
brian depalma movie
that is so meditative and lyrical about babak payami 's boldly quirky iranian drama secret ballot ... a charming and evoking little ditty that manages to show the gentle and humane side of middle eastern world politics
it takes you somewhere you 're not likely to have seen before , but beneath the exotic surface -lrb- and exotic dancing -rrb- it 's surprisingly old-fashioned .
an intriguing near-miss .
some eyes
meandering , low on energy ,
scary
shows moments of promise but ultimately succumbs to cliches and pat storytelling
jolly
to get along despite their ideological differences
featuring a pathetic , endearing hero who is all too human
pile up ,
intoxicating documentary charting the rise of hip-hop culture in general and the art of scratching -lrb- or turntablism -rrb- in particular
an intelligent person
opting out of any opportunity for finding meaning in relationships or work
do we really
sand and musset
the director and her capable cast appear to be caught in a heady whirl of new age-inspired good intentions , but the spell they cast is n't the least bit mesmerizing .
an ebullient tunisian film about the startling transformation of a tradition-bound widow who is drawn into the exotic world of belly dancing
the very basic dictums
personal velocity ought to be exploring these women 's inner lives , but it never moves beyond their surfaces .
embraced by this gentle comedy
its indie tatters and self-conscious seams
less psycho
has this franchise ever
in the sea of holocaust movies
than a dirty old man
filmed partly
this every-joke-has - been-told-a
an impressionable kid
more sophisticated and literate than such pictures usually are
the way k-19
belittle
because the villain could n't pick the lint off borg queen alice krige 's cape ; and finishes half a parsec -lrb- a nose -rrb- ahead of generations
shadyac ,
yet another iteration of what 's become one of the movies ' creepiest conventions , in which the developmentally disabled are portrayed with almost supernatural powers to humble , teach and ultimately redeem their mentally `` superior '' friends , family ...
in pain
counterculture
it lacks in substance
are put to perfect use in the breathtakingly beautiful outer-space documentary space station 3d .
cyndi
take on developers , the chamber of commerce , tourism , historical pageants ,
overbearing and over-the-top
as lively
one hour photo may seem disappointing in its generalities , but it 's the little nuances that perhaps had to escape from director mark romanek 's self-conscious scrutiny to happen , that finally get under your skin .
traditional , reserved
a robert de niro performance
off-handed
is a celebration of feminine energy , a tribute to the power of women to heal
is proven that no amount of imagination , no creature , no fantasy story and no incredibly outlandish scenery
a hint of humor
as the great equalizer
's as if allen , at 66 , has stopped challenging himself
a modestly made but
ms. griffiths and mr. pryce
embraces it , energizes it and takes big bloody chomps out of it
an incredibly heavy-handed , manipulative dud that feels all too familiar .
at picpus
sweet spirit
all the small moments and
on their parents ' anguish
all as if to say , `` look at this
can tell almost immediately that welcome to collinwood is n't going to jell .
a single threat of suspense
philadelphia and american beauty
x-men -
showing honest emotions
, can not overcome blah characters
transpose
that is improbable
a much more successful translation than its most famous previous film adaptation , writer-director anthony friedman 's similarly updated 1970 british production .
more cerebral , and likable , plot elements
grinds itself out
it 's probably worth catching solely on its visual merits .
does it come close to being exciting
pale script
hoopla
paper-thin supporting characters
shines like a lonely beacon .
uses a totally unnecessary prologue , just because it seems obligatory
, overblown and tie-in
twisted characters
good pace
fustily tasteful
do something clever
blame for all that
character portrait , romantic comedy
innovators
pretty good thing
, it 's rambo - meets-john ford .
engaging historical drama
it 's an acquired taste that takes time to enjoy ,
of clearly evident poverty and hardship
a clever exercise
meander
by paul pender
filled with more holes than clyde barrow 's car .
messing around like slob city reductions of damon runyon crooks
're an elvis person
will be on video long before they grow up and you can wait till then
is downright doltish and uneventful
by no
a dashing and resourceful hero ; a lisping , reptilian villain ; big fights ; big hair ; lavish period scenery
in the french coming-of-age genre
with an inauspicious
b
's an 88-minute highlight reel that 's 86 minutes too long
but rather
pastry
street gangs and turf wars in 1958 brooklyn
own transparency
in an art film !
about the inability of dreams and aspirations
can not be faulted .
holds up
to save their children and yet
easy sentiments and explanations
at female friendship , spiked with raw urban humor
its conclusion
deftly entertaining film
is all
douglas
but fun
full frontal , which opens today nationwide ,
's lacking a depth in storytelling usually found in anime like this
tosca
saps stuck in an inarticulate screenplay
across the walls that might otherwise separate them
of dickens ' grandeur
schindler 's list
most awful acts
of the holocaust escape story
-lrb- skins ' -rrb- faults are easy to forgive because the intentions are lofty
not everything in this ambitious comic escapade works , but coppola , along with his sister , sofia , is a real filmmaker
knowledge , education , and
occasionally fun enough
a forcefully quirky tone that quickly wears out its limited welcome
they possibly come .
nolan 's penetrating undercurrent of cerebral and cinemantic flair
remembered in the endlessly challenging maze of moviegoing
one lousy movie .
abrasive
by the importance of being earnest
sexual possibility and
the sex ,
and no one -rrb-
feels like a spectator and not a participant
have otherwise been bland and run of the mill
this picture is mostly a lump of run-of-the-mill profanity sprinkled with a few remarks so geared toward engendering audience sympathy that you might think he was running for office -- or trying to win over a probation officer .
constantly draw attention to itself
is getting old .
a youthful and good-looking diva
ramsay is clearly extraordinarily talented ,
the best thing
grant is n't cary
by-the-book scripting
problematic characters
it will be well worth your time .
lily chou-chou
genre fans
the pyrotechnics
rather sad story
make 105 minutes seem twice as long
every shot enhances the excellent performances
in amazement over the fact
's there on the screen in their version of the quiet american
at the end of my aisle 's walker
with its subjects a little longer
give credit to everyone from robinson
digital
dumb , fun , curiously adolescent movie
fills it
do work , but rarely
a depressingly retrograde
the couple 's
overall fabric
its embrace
to the closing bout
sit in neutral ,
haunting tale
95 minutes
college student
scorn
hand-drawn animated world
indecipherable
a century and a half ago
is technically sophisticated in the worst way
is the commitment of two genuinely engaging performers
that the playwright craig lucas explored with infinitely more grace and eloquence in his prelude to a kiss
be-all-end-all
more like literary conceits
was n't something galinsky and hawley could have planned for
a compelling french psychological drama examining the encounter of an aloof father and his chilly son after 20 years apart
his generation 's don siegel -lrb- or robert aldrich -rrb-
histrionics
the reunion of berlin
a french film with a more down-home flavor
broaches
is so intent on hammering home his message
's still a good yarn -- which is nothing to sneeze at these days
a guilty-pleasure
, not as
all the small moments
sundance film festival
pacino 's performance
the lead actor phones
is a rambling examination of american gun culture that uses his usual modus operandi of crucifixion through juxtaposition
a thunderous ride at first , quiet cadences of pure finesse are few and far between
a film of magic and whimsy for children , a heartfelt romance for teenagers and a compelling argument about death , both pro and con , for adults
'' is entertaining .
they prove more distressing than suspenseful .
wafer-thin movie
no quarter
but nothing
cinematic devices
coral reef adventure is a heavyweight film that fights a good fight on behalf of the world 's endangered reefs
uproar
is , truly and thankfully , a one-of-a-kind work .
ryan gosling
i did n't particularly like e.t. the first time i saw it as a young boy
, it 's quite fun in places .
what a dumb , fun , curiously adolescent movie this
of inept filmmaking
of those who paid for it and those who pay to see it
complete blank
having the guts to confront it
the santa clause 2 proves itself a more streamlined and thought out encounter than the original could ever have hoped to be .
a grating , mannered onscreen presence ,
get our moral hackles
the animation and backdrops are lush and inventive ,
cast pair
virtue
ignore the film
version
'll likely
a curiously
disagree
of this broken character study
that gives added clout to this doc
drama , conflict , tears and
several movies
seem like mere splashing around in the muck
moist eyes
good shot
it misses a major opportunity to be truly revelatory about his psyche .
that both thrills the eye and , in its over-the-top way , touches the heart .
bruising
an affectionately goofy satire that 's unafraid to throw elbows when necessary
all those jokes
is a plodding mess
conceptual
like shiner 's organizing of the big fight , pulls off enough
story and
shortage
good action , good acting
is the kind of movie that deserves a chance to shine
goods
live in
very welcome
hush
a run-of-the-mill action
this one is in every regard except its storyline
` the film is stark , straightforward and deadly ... an unnatural calm that 's occasionally shaken by ... blasts of rage , and later , violent jealousy . '
he and his improbably forbearing wife contend with craziness and child-rearing in los angeles
circumstantial evidence
there 's a bit of thematic meat on the bones of queen of the damned , as its origins in an anne rice novel dictate
can be found a tough beauty
new zealand and cook island locations
from a college comedy that 's target audience has n't graduated from junior high school
his little band ,
melancholy spell
it 's not a classic spy-action or buddy movie , but it 's entertaining enough and worth a look
writer-director david jacobson and his star , jeremy renner , have made a remarkable film that explores the monster 's psychology not in order to excuse him but rather to demonstrate that his pathology evolved from human impulses that grew hideously twisted .
living
begins on a high note and sustains it beautifully .
grace and panache
is illusion versus reality
-- and not always for the better
funniest moment
a period
of life and small delights
deserves
for followers of the whole dead-undead genre , who deserve more from a vampire pic than a few shrieky special effects
20 times
strung-together
the other actors
the film is so packed with subplots involving the various silbersteins that it feels more like the pilot episode of a tv series than a feature film .
this elegant entertainment
a certain robustness to this engaging mix of love and bloodletting
sci-fi deconstruction
hard to imagine having more fun watching a documentary ...
favored by pretentious , untalented artistes who enjoy moaning about their cruel fate .
only one problem
steven shainberg 's adaptation of mary gaitskill 's harrowing short story ... is a brilliantly played , deeply unsettling experience .
of the middle east struggle
a slight , weightless fairy tale , whose most unpleasant details seem to melt away in the face of the character 's blank-faced optimism
the bread
us wondering less about its ideas and more about its characterization of hitler and the contrived nature of its provocative conclusion
content merely to lionize its title character and exploit his anger - all for easy sanctimony , formulaic thrills and a ham-fisted sermon on the need for national health insurance
it 's like an old warner bros. costumer jived with sex --
attempts to fuse at least three dull plots into one good one .
matter how firmly director john stainton has his tongue in his cheek
too-frosty exterior
of the holy spirit
all the answers
the real stars of reign of fire
make the wobbly premise work .
tank
the series
crisper and punchier
the sopranos
to inspire anything more than a visit to mcdonald 's , let alone some savvy street activism
footage that might have made no such thing
submarine movie
highway patrolmen
every taste
clayburgh and tambor are charming performers ; neither of them deserves eric schaeffer
not that any of us should be complaining when a film clocks in around 90 minutes these days , but
blade ii is as estrogen-free as movies get , so
wears its heart on the sleeve of its gaudy hawaiian shirt .
most comics
haynes -lrb- like sirk , but differently -rrb- has transformed the rhetoric of hollywood melodrama into something provocative , rich , and strange .
strangers
sneaky
transfixes
filmed directly from a television monitor
is an actor 's movie first and foremost
predictably finds it difficult to sustain interest in his profession after the family tragedy
greed
a great impression
extra little something
a bit of a phony relationship
the film that surprises or delights
far more enjoyable than its predecessor .
rob reiner
its stylish surprises
indeed almost never
either 11 times too many or else too few
kind of an authentic feel
to make sense of its title character
is an action film that delivers on the promise of excitement
fluff
private ryan '' battle scenes
trying to make head or tail of the story in the hip-hop indie snipes is enough to give you brain strain -- and
about refracting all of world war ii through the specific conditions of one man
excessively strained
is n't blind to the silliness ,
is icily brilliant
of car chases
to pull free from her dangerous and domineering mother
centuries
indie of the year , so far
its agonizing , catch-22 glory
sat scores
an intimate contemplation of two marvelously
, hastily ,
dances .
getting away
update
cares about how ryan meets his future wife and makes his start at the cia .
it 's painful to watch witherspoon 's talents wasting away inside unnecessary films like legally blonde and sweet home abomination , i mean , alabama . '
, seldom hammy ,
are willing to do this
orchestrating a finale that is impenetrable and dull
precocious
of the delusions
brilliantly played
really interesting
are having so much fun
forced new jersey lowbrow accent uma
about the power of poetry and passion
the film -- with the possible exception of elizabeth hurley 's breasts --
trimming the movie
after viewing
dalrymple 's
as an earthy napoleon
takes to describe how bad it is
if you 've paid a matinee price and bought a big tub of popcorn
does n't add anything fresh to the myth .
a labour
of hard-sell image-mongering
informs everything
earnest and well-meaning
be found in sara sugarman 's whimsical comedy very annie-mary but not enough to sustain the film
-lrb- a -rrb- soulless
definitely in the guilty pleasure b-movie category
honest , sensitive story
the big summer movies
never quite ignites .
european pickup
same movie
bathos and
failed him
if frailty will turn bill paxton into an a-list director
old-fashioned scary movie
essentially ruined -- or , rather
inspiration
this is one of mr. chabrol 's subtlest works , but also one of his most uncanny .
winning actresses -lrb- and one academy award winning actor -rrb- succumb to appearing in this junk that 's tv sitcom material at best
most aggressive and
a mystery devoid
they feel
spicy footnote
perfect material
fork
against the urge
his usual high melodramatic style
in a '60s
it is revealing
the controversy of who really wrote shakespeare 's plays
self-importance
in a laugh-out-loud way
african
from firing on all cylinders
is darkly atmospheric
although god is great addresses interesting matters of identity and heritage , it 's hard to shake the feeling that it was intended to be a different kind of film .
all is a moral .
, drugs and philosophy
michele 's spiritual quest is neither amusing nor dramatic enough to sustain interest
seems to want to be a character study ,
does n't this film have that an impressionable kid could n't stand to hear
to get wet , fuzzy and sticky
the beauty and power
, nasty journey
a dysfunctional family
happy
thinking person
of its attractive young leads
may not touch the planet 's skin
play out realistically if not always fairly
bettany\/mcdowell 's
the entire point of a shaggy dog story , of course ,
with maggots crawling on a dead dog
feel much for damon\/bourne or his predicament
-lrb- since sept. 11 -rrb-
designed strictly for children 's home video
sinise 's character
is not a love letter for the slain rappers
then gasp for gas ,
is clever and funny , is amused by its special effects ,
date from hong kong 's versatile stanley kwan
the perfect starting point
increase
aside from robert altman , spike lee , the coen brothers and a few others ,
give a spark to `` chasing amy '' and `` changing lanes ''
human beings
in remembrance
is way too muddled to be an effectively chilling guilty pleasure
, the women shine .
low-key direction
its celeb-strewn backdrop
if you saw it on tv , you 'd probably turn it off , convinced that you had already seen that movie .
's overweight and out of shape
the first five minutes
is one of the greatest date movies in years
a wartime farce in the alternately comic
alternative medicine obviously has its merits ... but
lushly photographed and beautifully recorded .
in the end , the film feels homogenized and a bit contrived , as if we 're looking back at a tattered and ugly past with rose-tinted glasses .
biting
the places , and
left an acrid test in this gourmet 's mouth
investigator
remembered
crazy !
animation work
lovely hush
`` new ''
not the craven of ' a nightmare on elm street '
's worth it , even if it does take 3 hours to get through
somewhat short
on losers in a gone-to-seed hotel
engaging the audience in the travails of creating a screenplay
like shrek
engages us in constant fits of laughter , until we find ourselves surprised at how much we care about the story , and
director lee has a true cinematic knack
articulate player
after all , being about nothing is sometimes funnier than being about something
, a cast of competent performers from movies , television and the theater are cast adrift in various new york city locations with no unifying rhythm or visual style .
predictable plot and paper-thin supporting characters
an engaging storyline ,
domestic unit
epic treatment of a nationwide blight
it can only encourage us to see samira makhmalbaf as a very distinctive sensibility , working to develop her own film language with conspicuous success
makes each crumb of emotional comfort
comic taste
this film : honest
if it were n't
even after 90 minutes of playing opposite each other bullock and grant still look ill at ease sharing the same scene .
it 's not going to be everyone 's bag of popcorn , but it definitely gives you something to chew on
badly handled screenplay
's -rrb- better at fingering problems than finding solutions .
mr. nachtwey has traveled to places in the world devastated by war , famine and poverty and documented the cruelty and suffering he has found with an devastating , eloquent clarity .
everyone and everything
, it 's black hawk down with more heart .
climax and ,
one of the finest films of the year
times positively irritating
`` sorority boys '' was funnier , and that movie was pretty bad
a youthful , out-to-change-the-world aggressiveness
skin of man gets a few cheap shocks from its kids-in-peril theatrics
too bad maggio
foreground
more than enough sentimental catharsis
a rather simplistic one : grief drives her
to choose
bad mannered , ugly and destructive little \*\*\*\*
truest sense
sun-splashed
oral traditions
an accessible introduction as well as some intelligent observations on the success of bollywood
a rather unbelievable love interest and
slice
knowledge imparted
pride themselves
you 'll feel too happy to argue much
pinochet 's victims
perfect starting point
the storytelling and
left of the scruffy , dopey old hanna-barbera charm
'm sure the filmmaker would disagree , but , honestly , i do n't see the point .
boring talking heads ,
his characters were torturing each other psychologically and talking about their genitals in public
an inferior level
is -lrb- cattaneo -rrb- sophomore slump .
unruly adolescent boy
in your bathtub
erects
all mood and no movie .
, broomfield has compelling new material but he does n't unveil it until the end , after endless scenes of him wheedling reluctant witnesses and pointing his camera through the smeared windshield of his rental car .
impostor
tell you anything except that the chelsea hotel today is populated by whiny , pathetic , starving and untalented artistes
no idea
despite auteuil 's performance
could be a single iota worse ... a soulless hunk of exploitative garbage .
shoot-em-up scene
guessed at the beginning
as is
witch formula
of time travel
a fanatic
practically every facet
beach
stephen rea
a puppy dog
incessant whining
worthy successor
relies
burning , blasting , stabbing ,
classicism
experiments
focuses too much on max when he should be filling the screen with this tortured , dull artist and monster-in-the -
suffered and bled on the hard ground of ia drang
it does n't need gangs of new york .
a higher plateau
hide the fact that seagal 's overweight and out of shape
technically
content to dog-paddle in the mediocre end of the pool
the storyline and its underlying themes ...
hide
as a grouchy ayatollah in a cold mosque
of your seat with its shape-shifting perils , political intrigue and brushes
ratliff 's two previous titles ,
by campaign 's end
previous studies
the conflict
168-minute gangs
drop
it straight
worse stunt editing
leagues under the sea ' and the george pal version of h.g. wells ' ` the time
it falls far short of poetry , but it 's not bad prose .
a pretty decent little documentary
in nearly every corner of the country
be a monster movie for the art-house crowd
downplays the raunch in favor of gags that rely on the strength of their own cleverness as opposed to the extent of their outrageousness .
journey
goldmember has none of the visual wit of the previous pictures , and it looks as though jay roach directed the film from the back of a taxicab .
suburban woman 's yearning in the face of a loss that shatters her cheery and tranquil suburban life
has finally found the right vent -lrb- accurate
lost ,
to the core of what it actually means to face your fears , to be a girl in a world of boys , to be a boy truly in love with a girl , and to ride the big metaphorical wave that is life -- wherever it takes you
of the most slyly exquisite anti-adult movies
any intellectual arguments being made about the nature of god
with its heart
sordid of human behavior on the screen
those who are only mildly curious , i fear , will be put to sleep or bewildered by the artsy and often pointless visuals .
thornier
it was filled with shootings , beatings , and more cussing than you could shake a stick at .
your senses are as mushy as peas
can one say about a balding 50-year-old actor playing an innocent boy carved from a log
rhetoric
better than the tepid star trek
clean-cut dahmer -lrb- jeremy renner -rrb- and fiendish acts that no amount of earnest textbook psychologizing can bridge .
of watching this film with an audience full of teenagers fixating on its body humour and reinforcement of stereotypes
is marvelous
is not enough to give the film the substance it so desperately needs .
gore for suspense .
is that it progresses in such a low-key manner that it risks monotony .
thought-provoking film
george ratliff 's documentary
tries and
paraphrase a line
still , it just sits there like a side dish no one ordered .
those seeking a definitive account of eisenstein 's life would do better elsewhere .
is the screenplay .
any less enjoyable
dull , lifeless , and irritating
acting-workshop exercises
trip
's neither too erotic nor very thrilling
the future
18 or 80
tightrope
proves that some movie formulas do n't need messing with -- like the big-bug movie
fashion a brazil-like , hyper-real satire
alone formula
our civilization
of the characters in long time dead
the lines
shadyac 's perfunctory directing chops
in dragonfly
underlying
those who paid for it and
problems , which are neither original nor are presented in convincing way
a work of fiction
's ice cold
you ever wanted to be an astronaut
fine , focused
pathetic
ever is any indication
more attuned to the anarchist maxim that ` the urge to destroy is also a creative urge ' , or
as a video\/dvd babysitter
this sensitive , smart , savvy , compelling coming-of-age drama delves into the passive-aggressive psychology of co-dependence and the struggle for self-esteem .
of comedy , caper thrills and quirky romance
miyazaki 's nonstop images are so stunning , and
was more fun when his characters were torturing each other psychologically and talking about their genitals in public .
enthusiastically
atmospheric weirdness
for this sort of thing to work , we need agile performers , but the proficient , dull sorvino has no light touch , and rodan is out of his league .
stoner midnight flick , sci-fi deconstruction , gay fantasia
a brain his ordeal would be over in five minutes but instead the plot
the emperor 's club is one of those films that possesses all the good intentions in the world , but ...
you feel like you owe her big-time
for the comedian at the end of the show
denying its brutality
the other ''
tells us nothing new
as simple
no. 9
congratulate
rashomon-for-dipsticks
a non-threatening multi-character piece centered around a public bath house
on video tape instead of film
a thriller when you instantly know whodunit
buried somewhere inside its fabric , but never clearly
memories of rollerball
an otherwise delightful comedy of errors
a melodrama
how broomfield dresses it up
barbershop so likable
been watching all this strutting and posturing
weird , vulgar comedy that 's definitely an acquired taste
has the marks of a septuagenarian ;
tadpole
on its plate at times , yet
of misogyny and unprovoked violence
it might have held my attention , but as it stands i
it does give a taste of the burning man ethos , an appealing blend of counter-cultural idealism and hedonistic creativity .
a lumbering load of hokum but
system
anthony asquith 's acclaimed 1952 screen adaptation
brought off with considerable wit
shatters her cheery and tranquil suburban life
inspire action
to call this film a lump of coal would only be to flatter it .
's a pretty good execution of a story that 's a lot richer than the ones hollywood action screenwriters usually come up with on their own .
else
dreck
only way
again ego
bring any edge or personality to the rising place that would set it apart from other deep south stories
banderas-lucy
landau
' variety
half the excitement of balto ,
say the least
its one-sidedness ...
the same from taiwanese auteur tsai ming-liang , which is good news to anyone who 's fallen under the sweet , melancholy spell of this unique director 's previous films
movie ye
lacks any real raw emotion , which is fatal for a film that relies on personal relationships .
super
richer meaning
manages to be pleasant in spite of its predictability
paying less attention to the miniseries and more attention to the film it is about
how many more times will indie filmmakers subject us to boring , self-important stories of how horrible we are to ourselves and each other ?
compelling historical tale
slathered
is delivered with such conviction that it 's hard not to be carried away
is simply brilliant .
the norm
a few ear-pleasing songs
of information
is n't more accomplished
addition to gluing you to the edge of your seat
complexities
escapist film
advance
who would not likely be so stupid as to get
so intimate
striking style
visual motifs
unfortunately , a cast of competent performers from movies , television and the theater are cast adrift in various new york city locations with no unifying rhythm or visual style .
confront their problems
edge or
with the gifted pearce on hand to keep things on semi-stable ground dramatically , this retooled machine is ultimately effective enough at achieving the modest , crowd-pleasing goals it sets for itself .
has the requisite faux-urban vibe and hotter-two-years-ago rap and r&b names and references .
comes from the brave , uninhibited performances
, menacing atmosphere
typical blend
sure and
to `
an incredibly layered and stylistic film that , despite a fairly slow paced , almost humdrum approach to character development , still manages at least a decent attempt at meaningful cinema
wane to an inconsistent and ultimately unsatisfying drizzle
certain sexiness
spite of a river of sadness that pours into every frame
highly recommend irwin
in maid in manhattan
a mediocre screenplay
zoe clarke-williams 's lackluster thriller `` new best friend '' , who needs enemies
more dimensional and
it does not attempt to filter out the complexity
dull , inconsistent , dishonest female bonding
beachcombing
little action , almost no suspense or believable tension , one-dimensional characters up the wazoo and sets
heroes
bona
piercing domestic drama with spikes of sly humor
quirky tone
it gets a full theatrical release
pale mr. broomfield
plodding teen remake
hitler
carpenter
good actors have a radar for juicy roles -- there 's a plethora of characters in this picture , and not one of them is flat
is quite possibly the sturdiest example yet of why the dv revolution has cheapened the artistry of making a film
two weeks notice has appeal beyond being a sandra bullock vehicle or a standard romantic comedy .
to eke out an emotional tug of the heart , one which it fails to get
far side humor
embroils
where normally good actors , even kingsley , are made to look bad
would make this a moving experience for people who have n't read the book
except for the fine star performances
, with some glimpses of nature and family warmth , time out is a discreet moan of despair about entrapment in the maze of modern life .
the nerve
remotely new or interesting
high romance , brought off with considerable wit
bores
old schoolers
ms. ramsay and
of a troubadour , his acolytes , and the triumph of his band
alcatraz
and yet completely familiar
sanguine
berry
the innocence and idealism
single frame
channel-style
scruffy , dopey old hanna-barbera charm
thousand
is too heady for children , and too preachy
curve
recommend it enough
natural affability
deliver
often shocking but ultimately worthwhile exploration of motherhood and desperate mothers
to be seen as hip , winking social commentary
not a home
show me the mugging
while beautiful
pulse
whiny and
's drab
-lrb- restored -rrb- third
a smart and funny , albeit sometimes superficial , cautionary tale of a technology in search of an artist .
of neo-nazism than a probe into the nature of faith
the film delivers what it promises : a look at the `` wild ride '' that ensues when brash young men set out to conquer the online world with laptops , cell phones and sketchy business plans .
from robert altman , spike lee , the coen brothers and a few others ,
...
all the wiggling energy of young kitten
that 's scarcely a surprise by the time
from the pack of paint-by-number romantic comedies
the bravery and dedication of the world 's reporters
for those of us who respond more strongly to storytelling than computer-generated effects
open-hearted
better actor
more fascinating look
, then it 's the perfect cure for insomnia .
writing ,
offers a ray of hope
's more repetition than creativity throughout the movie
overkill to the highest degree
the audacity to view one of shakespeare 's better known tragedies as a dark comedy
explains its characters ' decisions only unsatisfactorily
some sort of beacon of hope
that might even cause tom green a grimace ; still
make his debut
that about most of the flicks moving in and out of the multiplex
too goodly , wise and knowing or downright comically evil
up as
for a longtime admirer of his work
unbelievably
an 88-minute rip-off of the rock
his chest
the encounter of an aloof father and his chilly son
want to be quentin tarantino when they grow up
deeply felt and vividly detailed story about newcomers in a strange new world .
a masterpiece of elegant wit and artifice
without relying on animation or dumb humor
frustrating misfire
father-and-son dynamics
, ever ,
upon a time in america
an astounding performance that deftly , gradually reveals a real human soul buried beneath a spellbinding serpent 's smirk .
front and
gleaned from the premise
talk to her is so darned assured , we have absolutely no idea who the main characters are until the film is well under way -- and yet it 's hard to stop watching .
very shapable but
predictably formulaic
its characterization of hitler and the contrived nature of its provocative conclusion
human infidelity and happenstance
nightmares
can still turn out a small , personal film with an emotional wallop
a cutting hollywood satire
enactments , however fascinating they may be as history
since i found myself howling more than cringing
was directed by h.g. wells ' great-grandson
by extension
, hard-hitting documentary .
why `` they '' were here
mick jagger
a mawkish self-parody
a liar
devoid of any of the qualities that made the first film so special .
comforting fantasies
to carry forward into the next generation
dissecting
the hippie-turned-yuppie plot
named the husband , the wife and the kidnapper
should have stayed there .
of art , music and metaphor
is -- forgive me --
lively
of entertainment
dares to question an ancient faith
grenade gag ''
viability
demographically targeted to please every one -lrb- and no one -rrb-
suddenly pulls the rug out from under you
are such that we 'll keep watching the skies for his next project
another arnold vehicle that fails to make adequate use of his particular talents .
hawn and sarandon
photographed and beautifully recorded .
lighting that emphasizes every line and sag
intolerant
trapped and with no obvious escape
damned
the abiding impression , despite the mild hallucinogenic buzz , is of overwhelming waste --
a satisfying summer blockbuster
store corner
spy-savvy
than bland
love liza
an absurdly simplistic picture
are , with the drumming routines ,
to be a sucker for its charms
explains way more about cal
sentimental war movies
roger
master
other actors help
smacks of exhibitionism more than it does cathartic truth telling .
very sincere work
contributes a slew of songs
its overall sense
visual veneer
a leaky freighter
in anime like this
have a long way to go before it reaches the level of crudity in the latest austin powers extravaganza
imaginative and
nothing wrong with performances here , but the whiney characters bugged me
are a couple of things that elevate `` glory '' above most of its ilk , most notably the mere presence of duvall
suffers from a simplistic narrative and a pat , fairy-tale conclusion .
this many genuine cackles
's far too fleeting to squander on offal like this
a journey that is as difficult for the audience to take as it is for the protagonist
the central character
he does display an original talent
guffaw
a great deal
to unfaithful
sweetly conspiratorial
to do
is that even the most unlikely can link together to conquer all kinds of obstacles , whether they be of nature , of man or of one another
characterize puberty
merely pretentious
on a subject few
the teenage sex comedy
the film never manages to generate a single threat of suspense
surrealism and black comedy
contemporary chinese life this exciting new filmmaker has brought to the screen
explains the zeitgeist that is the x games
no wit
, the hype is quieter
its unforced comedy-drama and
antwone fisher is n't
anticipation
a document of what it felt like to be a new yorker -- or , really , to be a human being -- in the weeks after 9\/11
artificial suspense
laborious whine , the bellyaching of a paranoid and unlikable man .
the course
go ape over this movie
grace that still leaves shockwaves
is relentless
elaborate futuristic sets
laid-back
sassy interpretation
brings out
make its way
from the first scene
solemn
sit and
giant spider invasion comic chiller
're most likely to find on the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat
rude and crude humor
the soupy end result has the odd distinction of being playful without being fun , too .
such beast
get-go
that elude the more nationally settled
if cinema had been around to capture the chaos of france in the 1790 's
is throwing up his hands in surrender , is firing his r&d people ,
he is overwhelmed by predictability
sloppy , amusing
, sitcom-worthy solutions
horror flick formula
a searing lead performance
greatest date movies
everything that was right about blade
make it look as though they are having so much fun
nothing more than a stifling morality tale dressed up in peekaboo clothing .
from a uruk-hai
knows , and very likely is
as in real life ,
is still
like edward norton in american history x
as gidget , only with muscles and a lot more smarts , but just as endearing and easy to watch
updating white 's dry wit to a new age
i can imagine this movie as a b & w british comedy , circa 1960 , with peter sellers , kenneth williams , et al.
, it 's just as wonderful on the big screen .
is so film-culture referential that the final product is a ghost .
beguiling evocation
however canned --
cat-and-mouse thriller
is deuces wild
stitched together with energy , intelligence and verve , enhanced by a surplus of vintage archive footage
lives
that may also be the first narrative film to be truly informed by the wireless
the color sense of stuart little 2 is its most immediate and most obvious pleasure ,
produce
updates the setting in an attempt to make the film relevant today , without fully understanding what it was that made the story relevant in the first place
most daring , and complicated
jarring shocks
a farce of a parody of a comedy of a premise
unnerving
that sequels can never capture the magic of the original
for years
no new plot conceptions or environmental changes , just different bodies for sharp objects to rip through .
how can you charge money for this ? '
there is a real subject here , and it is handled with intelligence and care
story line
seems capable only of delivering artfully lighted , earnest inquiries that lack the kind of genuine depth that would make them redeemable
from those
that reveals the curse of a self-hatred instilled by rigid social mores
the heart of the film is a touching reflection on aging , suffering and the prospect of death .
fascinating study
bounces around with limp wrists , wearing tight tummy tops and hip huggers , twirling his hair on his finger and assuming that 's enough to sustain laughs ...
a marvelous performance by allison lohman as an identity-seeking foster child .
as thin
only fun part
just does n't have big screen magic
independent or otherwise
you to accept it as life and go with its flow
succeeds as spooky action-packed trash of the highest order
dolman confines himself to shtick and sentimentality -- the one bald and the other sloppy .
brash young men
a bland , surfacey way that does n't offer any insight into why , for instance , good things happen to bad people
-- and strength
that 's why sex and lucia is so alluring .
the same way that jim brown treats his women -- as dumb , credulous , unassuming , subordinate subjects
replacing objects in a character 's hands below the camera line
various sources
an excruciating demonstration of the unsalvageability
the film 's sense of imagery gives it a terrible strength , but it 's propelled by the acting
they 've already seen this exact same movie a hundred times
peculiar tension
is the way that it treats conspiracy as a kind of political blair witch , a monstrous murk that haunts us precisely because it can never be seen
in the most ordinary and obvious fashion
almost enough chuckles for a three-minute sketch
flawed but rather unexceptional women
most of the characters
... the cast portrays their cartoon counterparts well ... but quite frankly , scoob and shag do n't eat enough during the film . '
exasperated by a noticeable lack of pace
they ca n't distract from the flawed support structure holding equilibrium up
its art and heart
so devoid of joy and energy
alive and kicking
right up
his own appearance
it has just as many scenes that are lean and tough enough to fit in any modern action movie
a sensitive ,
hope the movie is widely seen and debated with appropriate ferocity and thoughtfulness .
on a hard young life
excellent choice
daily struggles
cheap porn
the magic that made it all work
fluffy
things to offer
permission
little wit and
begins haranguing the wife in bad stage dialogue
end up moved
beware the quirky brit-com .
powerful and universal
the silly spy vs. spy film the sum of all fears , starring ben affleck , seem downright hitchcockian
been watching for decades
captures the chaotic insanity and personal tragedies that are all too abundant when human hatred spews forth unchecked .
pushes for insights beyond the superficial tensions of the dynamic he 's dissecting
of unfocused , excruciatingly tedious cinema
a way of gently swaying back and forth as it cradles its characters , veiling tension beneath otherwise tender movements
it pretends to teach
add up to more than body count
adolescents will be adequately served by the movie 's sophomoric blend of shenanigans and slapstick , although the more lascivious-minded might be disappointed in the relative modesty of a movie that sports a ` topless tutorial service . '
is pegged into the groove of a new york dating comedy with ` issues ' to simplify .
about the power of spirits
maik , the firebrand turned savvy ad man
'n'
family , forgiveness and love
does n't even try for the greatness that happy together shoots for -lrb- and misses -rrb-
the world 's political situation seems little different , and
the malls
beautifully shot , delicately scored and powered by a set of heartfelt performances
few non-porn films
paymer as the boss who ultimately expresses empathy for bartleby 's pain
viewers will need all the luck they can muster just figuring out who 's who in this pretentious mess .
us all
soggy potboiler
a stab at soccer hooliganism , a double-barreled rip-off of quentin tarantino 's climactic shootout -- and
does n't pummel us with phony imagery or music
earned a 50-year friendship
myriad signs , if
the giant spider invasion comic chiller
it takes chances that are bold by studio standards
does n't even
offers all the pleasure of a handsome and well-made entertainment .
know if it wants to be a retro-refitting exercise in campy recall for older fans or a silly , nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick
want you to enjoy yourselves without feeling conned
cia agent jack ryan
much more like a cartoon in the end
a gangster movie
define his hero 's background or motivations
is static
to a kiss
this social\/economic\/urban environment
is itself
looking down at your watch
bad boy weirdo role
the entire movie
he 's already done way too often
bond film
anchoring the characters
neo-augustinian theology : is god
of strung-together moments
to give you brain strain
of native americans
has the grace to call for prevention rather than to place blame , making it one of the best war movies ever made .
shadows heidi 's trip back to vietnam and the city where her mother , mai thi kim , still lives .
sure , it 's contrived and predictable , but its performances are so well tuned that the film comes off winningly , even though it 's never as solid as you want it to be
experienced
is a monumental achievement in practically every facet of inept filmmaking : joyless , idiotic , annoying , heavy-handed , visually atrocious , and often downright creepy .
a grim future
is a remarkable piece of filmmaking
backlash
was funny
three or
elegant visual sense
jagger , stoppard and director michael apted ... deliver a riveting and surprisingly romantic ride .
the venezuelans say things like `` si , pretty much '' and `` por favor , go home '' when talking to americans .
sitting through dahmer 's two hours
a narrative arc
is corny in a way that bespeaks an expiration date passed a long time ago .
though do n't ask still finds a few chuckles
maelstrom
seesawed back and forth
yarn
spellbinding fun and deliciously exploitative
we do n't feel much for damon\/bourne or his predicament
want to be .
a uruk-hai
happy times maintains an appealing veneer without becoming too cute about it .
to this engaging mix of love and bloodletting
toilet humor
one good idea
, you know the picture is in trouble .
just about more stately than any contemporary movie this year ...
dave barry 's popular book
john grisham
minor work
cram
evaded
best movie work
too long
than the picture
no matter how degraded things get .
can give it a good , hard yank whenever he wants you to feel something
an excellent choice
utilized the scintillating force of its actors to draw out the menace of its sparse dialogue
digital glitz
released here
, dramatic treatment
if you appreciate the one-sided theme to lawrence 's over-indulgent tirade , then knock yourself out and enjoy the big screen postcard that is a self-glorified martin lawrence lovefest .
go home again
formulaic mainstream movies
nobody
quite entertaining
that a movie as artificial and soulless as the country bears owes its genesis to an animatronic display at disneyland
keep a family of five blind , crippled , amish people alive in this situation better than these british soldiers do at keeping themselves kicking
this wedding
profane and exploitative as the most offensive action flick you 've ever seen .
no place
reporting
both adventure and song
in favor of tradition and warmth
director tom dey demonstrated a knack for mixing action and idiosyncratic humor in his charming 2000 debut shanghai noon ,
does n't have anything really interesting to say
presents nothing special and , until the final act , nothing
i know about her
a comedy-drama of nearly epic proportions rooted in a sincere performance by the title character undergoing midlife crisis .
about this traditional thriller , moderately successful but not completely satisfying
there is plenty of room for editing ,
can both maintain and dismantle the facades that his genre and his character construct is a wonderous accomplishment of veracity and narrative grace
`` blue crush '' is the phenomenal , water-born cinematography by david hennings
tried hard to modernize and reconceptualize things
hoped !
as citizen kane
is clever , offbeat and even gritty enough
more than a bait-and-switch
bright young men
among the film 's saving graces
you recognize zeus -lrb- the dog from snatch -rrb-
an outline for a role he still needs to grow into , a role that ford effortlessly filled with authority
not as
have to admit that i am baffled by jason x.
thomas wolfe
make for some robust and scary entertainment .
it sees those relationships , including that between the son and his wife , and the wife and the father , and between the two brothers , with incredible subtlety and acumen .
superhero dystopia
the huge-screen format to make an old-fashioned nature film that educates viewers with words and pictures while entertaining them
fair
annoying specimen
contend
be remembered for the 9-11 terrorist attacks
seems to have a knack for wrapping the theater in a cold blanket of urban desperation
are missing --
barely clad
bypassing no opportunity to trivialize the material
every human
writer \/ director m. night shyamalan 's ability to pull together easily accessible stories that resonate with profundity is undeniable .
lisa rinzler 's cinematography may be lovely ,
suffered and bled
worth
undernourished and plodding
what to whom and why
peopled mainly by characters so unsympathetic
tenderly observant of his characters
band 's
`` shock humor ''
unbridled
meaning and
punched through by an inconsistent , meandering , and sometimes dry plot
, barbershop is tuned in to its community .
almost do n't notice the 129-minute running time
but there 's plenty to offend everyone ...
want
believe that people have lost the ability to think
the bodily function jokes
it briefly flirts with player masochism ,
but kouyate elicits strong performances from his cast , and he delivers a powerful commentary on how governments lie , no matter who runs them .
we had to endure last summer , and
baio
wait till then
, deeply absorbing piece
about an hour
teen entertainment
art-house
shainberg 's
believes so fervently in humanity that it feels almost anachronistic ,
notting hill to commercial
uninspired philosophical epiphany
that 's not vintage spielberg and
, anger and frustration
traps
take as it
in the single digits
saved the film is with the aid of those wisecracking mystery science theater 3000 guys
` this movie sucks . '
the addams family
dreadfulness
that he went back to school to check out the girls
mr. deeds is sure to give you a lot of laughs in this simple , sweet and romantic comedy .
like your sat scores
activity
is precious little of either .
the unmistakable stamp
seeing just for weaver and lapaglia
they 're all naughty
the class of women 's films
the brothers mcmullen
reflects their earnestness -- which makes for a terrifying film
cotton
east-vs .
in my opinion , analyze
's a disloyal satyr
tony gayton 's script
a great film
humor and vulgar innuendo
all-over-the-map movie would be a lot better if it pared down its plots and characters to a few rather than dozens ... or if it were subtler ... or if it had a sense of humor .
its community
over the spectacular -lrb- visually speaking -rrb-
rouge is less about a superficial midlife crisis than it is about the need to stay in touch with your own skin , at 18 or 80 .
relentlessly globalizing world
nonetheless
a guiltless film for nice evening out .
in narc , they find new routes through a familiar neighborhood
it 's viewed as a self-reflection or cautionary tale
by rachel griffiths
well-meant but unoriginal
has all the values of a straight-to-video movie , but because it has a bigger-name cast , it gets a full theatrical release
a seriously intended movie that is not easily forgotten
him shooting blanks
sensuality , and sympathy into a story about two adolescent boys .
in perfectly executed and wonderfully sympathetic characters , who are alternately touching and funny
catapulting the artist into her own work
a pointed , often tender , examination of the pros and cons of unconditional
make it an above-average thriller
an interesting effort
hollywood pipeline
bombards
the american indian spike lee
not a classic
a long movie at 163 minutes
robert harmon 's less-is-more approach
strange it is , but delightfully so
it was hot outside
poignant and uplifting story
recall
the victim
choke leash
also think that sequels can never capture the magic of the original .
premise ,
the right bands
- after spangle of monsoon wedding in late marriage --
to liyan 's backyard
explain
not already clad in basic black
to time
ivans
to have seen before , but beneath the exotic surface -lrb- and exotic dancing -rrb- it 's surprisingly old-fashioned
invention
handily
is that it 's so inane that it gave me plenty of time to ponder my thanksgiving to-do list
is that it counts heart as important as humor .
the grain
violence and whimsy do n't combine easily
shores
the material
a lovely film
many before his
the acting is amateurish , the cinematography is atrocious , the direction is clumsy , the writing is insipid and
are instantly recognizable , allowing the film to paradoxically feel familiar and foreign at the same time .
a psychic journey
a lovably old-school hollywood confection
false and fabricated
explains
done-that
be the star of the story
action-oriented world war ii adventure
some of its casting
of frat-boy humor
will break your heart many times over
abhorrent to you
what elevates the movie above the run-of-the-mill singles blender
work as an addictive guilty pleasure but the material never overcomes its questionable satirical ambivalence
his founding partner
marvin gaye
this unpleasantness
young males in the throes of their first full flush of testosterone
to the story itself
out that they 'd need a shower
untidily honest
be watching it through a telescope
snacks
amusing sidekicks
are mishandled here
wizard
lisa rinzler 's cinematography may be lovely , but love liza 's tale itself virtually collapses into an inhalant blackout , maintaining consciousness just long enough to achieve callow pretension
seem at times too many , although in reality they are not enough
in need of a cube fix
a tightly
that matters here
while parker and co-writer catherine di napoli are faithful to melville 's plotline , they and a fully engaged supporting cast ... have made the old boy 's characters more quick-witted than any english lit major would have thought possible .
classic nowheresville in every sense
decades
do n't have
delight plympton 's legion of fans
blue globe
things on semi-stable ground
is pleasingly emphatic in this properly intense , claustrophobic tale of obsessive love
that speaks of beauty , grace and a closet full of skeletons
spy thriller
i recommend it for its originality alone
videodrome
by lighting that emphasizes every line and sag
gets very ugly , very fast
too eager to please
from both sides
interesting characters or
with his talent
add up
for his first attempt at film noir
-lrb- f -rrb- rom the performances and the cinematography to the outstanding soundtrack and unconventional narrative
director randall wallace 's flag-waving war flick
is for brief nudity and a grisly corpse
the innocence and
supposedly funny
postmodern voyage
death to smoochy is often very funny
ministers
a little less product
it forces you to watch people doing unpleasant things to each other and themselves ,
if the suspense never rises to a higher level
preview screening
fine-looking
its makers
spectacular in every sense of the word , even if you don ' t
denmark
the rich and sudden wisdom
by the time it 's done with us , mira nair 's new movie has its audience giddy with the delight of discovery
safe conduct ''
music and laughter
becoming the american indian spike lee
spouses
the filmmaker 's heart is in the right place ...
is a fascinating film because there is no clear-cut hero and no all-out villain
` film aficionados can not help but love cinema paradiso , whether the original version or new director 's cut . '
its central character
through the narrative
imagination
they become distant memories
a fine effort , an interesting topic , some intriguing characters and a sad ending
of tragedies
past and uncertain
redneck-versus-blueblood
chooses to produce something that is ultimately suspiciously familiar .
the right frame
the most creative , energetic and original comedies to hit the screen in years
any other film
translating complex characters from novels to the big screen is an impossible task
aggressive self-glorification and a manipulative whitewash .
eventually winning squareness that would make it the darling of many a kids-and-family-oriented cable channel
dubious
without the latter 's imagination
as you peek at it through the fingers in front of your eyes
the film is competent
in this sense
joyous
set at sea
compelling
-lrb- herzog 's -rrb-
practical
a powerful emotional wallop
optic
the movie certainly has its share of clever moments and biting dialogue , but there 's just not much lurking below its abstract surface .
that its tagline
in a spare and simple manner
is so film-culture referential
story territory
as the movie traces mr. brown 's athletic exploits , it is impossible not to be awed by the power and grace of one of the greatest natural sportsmen of modern times .
a well-acted movie
of collapse
sulky teen drama and overcoming-obstacles sports-movie triumph
could have used my two hours better watching being john malkovich again
around this movie directionless
like an extended , open-ended poem than a traditionally structured story
a rather brilliant little cult item :
worthy predecessors
the gentle comic treatment of adolescent sturm und drang should please fans of chris fuhrman 's posthumously published cult novel .
reflective
is entirely too straight-faced to transcend its clever concept .
feel realistic .
giant-screen movie
describe co-writer\/director peter jackson 's expanded vision of j.r.r. tolkien 's middle-earth
an ultra-loud blast of pointless mayhem
echo of allusions to other films
would anyone cast the magnificent jackie chan in a movie full of stunt doubles and special effects
real-life story to portray themselves in the film
tough to take as long as you 've paid a matinee price
was old when ` angels with dirty faces ' appeared in 1938
be damned
is overkill to the highest degree
a bad blend
is n't funny
any of those young whippersnappers making moving pictures today
personally
shower
ambitious but self-indulgent
domestic scenes
laid in this prickly indie comedy of manners and misanthropy
a visit to mcdonald 's ,
one reason it 's so lackluster
the way cultural differences and emotional expectations collide
de niro 's participation
a tarantula
the bombastic self-glorification
wit and empathy
strung-together tv episodes
getting in its own way
during the making of this movie
plain bad
contrived nature
whit more
lifting
unencouraging threefold expansion
the discovery
is well-acted by james spader and maggie gyllenhaal
like all of egoyan 's work
the movie is pretty funny now and then without in any way demeaning its subjects .
i 'd be lying if i said my ribcage did n't ache by the end of kung pow .
does n't know if it wants to be a retro-refitting exercise in campy recall for older fans or a silly , nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick .
to waste their time
it is nevertheless maintained throughout
in a series of relentlessly nasty situations
feels almost anachronistic
have remained
original film
the backstage angst of the stand-up comic
an even less capable trio
lyrics
small-screen melodramas
may not be history --
, mr. koury 's passive technique eventually begins to yield some interesting results .
this film 's impressive performances and
acting , direction , story and pace
parapsychological
is a movie filled with unlikable , spiteful idiots
to their music
unsettled
that we `` do n't care about the truth
a fairly enjoyable mixture
you owe her big-time
is often quite rich and exciting
focuses on the anguish that can develop when one mulls leaving the familiar to traverse uncharted ground .
the whole mess boils down to a transparently hypocritical work that feels as though it 's trying to set the women 's liberation movement back 20 years . '
supposed to be
'll feel like you ate a reeses without the peanut butter
a culture
a fascinating curiosity piece -- fascinating , that is
perpetual sense
spent an hour setting a fancy table and then
its charms
slasher
itself is just sooooo tired .
has never been more charming than in about a boy
on an inferior level
sad to say -- it accurately reflects the rage and alienation that fuels the self-destructiveness of many young people .
of satisfying entertainment
than to rush to the theatre for this one
oppressive , morally superior
different than anything that 's been done before
action-adventure buffs
a visually masterful work of quiet power
without an apparent audience
greatest pictures
it 's also somewhat clumsy .
a self-hatred instilled
often overlooked
doing all that much
strangely draws the audience into the unexplainable pain and eccentricities that are attached to the concept of loss
to profits
life affirming '
all the best possible ways
a script -lrb- by paul pender -rrb- made of wood
touching , raucously amusing , uncomfortable , and
miller , kuras and
-lrb- has -rrb- an immediacy and an intimacy that sucks you in and dares you not to believe it 's all true .
you 'll be as bored watching morvern callar as the characters are in it
harris is supposed to be the star of the story , but comes across as pretty dull and wooden .
what it lacks in substance it makes up for in heart .
the lunatic heights of joe dante 's similarly styled gremlins
all the right ways
cultivated treatment
soars above the material realm
to right itself precisely when you think it 's in danger of going wrong
, marshall keeps the energy humming , and his edits , unlike those in moulin rouge , are crisp and purposeful without overdoing it .
caved
entertain all ages
latest documentary
like mike raises some worthwhile themes while delivering a wholesome fantasy for kids .
-lrb- like me -rrb-
things really get weird , though not particularly scary
gets the job done .
some kind of goofy grandeur
aimed specifically
than-likely new york celebrities
an intriguing look at the french film industry during the german occupation ;
she had to sit through it again
glamorous machine
the chance
despite hoffman 's best efforts , wilson remains a silent , lumpish cipher ; his encounters reveal nothing about who he is or who he was before .
kiddie entertainment , sophisticated wit
everyday sex-in-the-city misadventures
i mean that in the nicest possible way
schwarzenegger or stallone
think of a film more cloyingly sappy than evelyn
marina
's pure entertainment
a sly female empowerment movie , although not in a way anyone
someone made off with your wallet
is n't that much different from many a hollywood romance .
the antidote
like me -rrb-
of indulging its characters ' striving solipsism
still show virtually no understanding of it
soderbergh skims the fat from the 1972 film .
's a howler .
-lrb- co-written with guardian hack nick davies -rrb-
, this too-long , spoofy update of shakespeare 's macbeth does n't sustain a high enough level of invention .
of the quality that keeps dickens evergreen : the exuberant openness with which he expresses our most basic emotions
-lrb- and fairly unbelievable
, often hilarious romantic jealousy comedy
clean the peep booths
sparkling , often hilarious romantic jealousy comedy
us to remember that life 's ultimately a gamble and last orders are to be embraced
random glass-shattering
for its characters
of utter loss personified in the film 's simple title
your heart
, it 's icky .
pacino and
low-wattage
is uniquely felt with a sardonic jolt
instead of trying to bust
with a legend
an unflinching and objective look at a decidedly perverse pathology
crikey
in suspense , surprise and consistent emotional conviction
it 's still adam sandler , and
such a horrible movie
condescension from every pore .
touch on spousal abuse
is no sense
can in a thankless situation
who may or may not have shot kennedy
a strike
of artificial suspense
no business going
ludicrous enough that it could become a cult classic
are just too many characters saying too many clever things and getting into too many pointless situations
to a sunshine state
fresh , sometimes funny , and usually genuinely worthwhile
dramatic and emotional
gracefully from male persona to female
desolate air
pile up , undermining the movie 's reality and stifling its creator 's comic voice .
one form
could use a few good laughs
drown
of their act
from fairly basic comedic constructs
have shot kennedy
a violent initiation rite for the audience
north or south vietnamese
trivializing it
sometimes indulgent
instantly disposable
has been properly digested
all the time
's nowhere near as exciting as either
confined to a single theater company and its strategies and deceptions , while tavernier is more concerned with the entire period of history .
with audiences
smartly and
genre exercise
shoplifts shamelessly from farewell-to-innocence movies like the wanderers and a bronx tale
the seamy underbelly
in embarrassment
the best films
little grace -lrb- rifkin 's -rrb-
play hannibal lecter
freeing them from artefact
capability to soothe and break your heart with a single stroke
its way to introduce obstacles for him to stumble over
the hot oscar season
' is wondrously creative .
one of the most slyly exquisite anti-adult movies
a masterpiece of nuance and characterization ,
the crime movie equivalent of a chick
to induce sleep than fright
with his brawny frame and cool , composed delivery
makes the journey feel like a party
been together
brian de palma
both maintain and dismantle the facades that his genre and his character construct is a wonderous accomplishment of veracity and narrative grace
to my great pleasure
goes nowhere and goes there very , very slowly
a crime movie
a colorful , vibrant introduction to a universal human impulse
, it is nevertheless maintained throughout
unfocused and tediously exasperating
bring their characters to life
viva le resistance !
not very imaxy
if only there were one for this kind of movie .
enter and accept
because of its heightened , well-shaped dramas
the look of a certain era , but also the feel
martin scorsese 's taxi driver and goodfellas
tommy 's job to clean the peep booths surrounding her
powerful 1957 drama
all four of the lead actors a lot
at the midway point
of the dialogue
crematorium chimney fires and stacks of dead bodies
it probably would look a lot like this alarming production , adapted from anne rice 's novel the vampire chronicles .
a common tenet
made in more than a decade
biting , be-bop
of an unlikely friendship
land
mechanical action-comedy
more silly than scary
the filmmakers who have directed him , especially the coen brothers and steven soderbergh
wedding sequence
the story is bogus
crocodile
current innovators
the record of a tenacious , humane fighter who was also the prisoner -lrb- and ultimately the victim -rrb- of history
airless cinematic shell games .
that 's what i liked about it
its own rules regarding love and family , governance and hierarchy
the humanity of a war-torn land
a sleep-inducing thriller
latter experience
less of the `` damned
owes its genesis to an animatronic display at disneyland
bracing intelligence and a vision both painterly and literary
crooned
may be wondering what all that jazz was about `` chicago '' in 2002
very funny sequences
aspires to be more than another `` best man '' clone by weaving a theme throughout this funny film
another new film emerges with yet another remarkable yet shockingly little-known perspective .
mistaken-identity picture
join the pantheon of great monster\/science fiction flicks
scarifying
prove more distressing than suspenseful .
digital effects
is not unlike watching a glorified episode of `` 7th heaven
opens with maggots crawling on a dead dog
a singularly off-putting romantic comedy .
the aaa
the evil aliens ' laser guns
the wonderfully lush morvern callar is pure punk existentialism ,
by flashes of mordant humor
impeccable
you skip
it yourself
almost everyone growing up believes their family must look like `` the addams family '' to everyone looking in ... `` my big fat greek wedding '' comes from the heart ...
, forgiveness and murder
mine laughs
the first to be released in the u.s.
an extraordinary
his narration
action screenwriters
face is -rrb-
and michelle hall
in the unfolding crisis
assassin
scribe kevin wade
his best work
-lrb- t -rrb- oo many of these gross out scenes ...
to navigate spaces both large ... and small ... with considerable aplomb
a colorful , joyous celebration of life ;
underlay
who perfectly portrays the desperation of a very insecure man
intriguing and honorable
as on the engaging , which gradually turns what
colors and inexplicable events
the inspired performance of tim allen
dude
jewish friend
a summer-camp talent show : hastily written
beautifully crafted and cooly unsettling ... recreates
of spielbergian
more in common with a fireworks
if ba , murdock and rest of the a-team were seen giving chase in a black and red van
unlike most animaton from japan
the direction , by george hickenlooper ,
the sum of all fears pretends to be a serious exploration of nuclear terrorism ,
grayish
falls under the category of ` should have been a sketch on saturday night live
unsettling to watch as an exploratory medical procedure or an autopsy
the exalted
a probe into the nature of faith
fantasies hollywood
that ` alabama ' manages to be pleasant in spite of its predictability and
's appealingly manic and energetic
an epic four-hour indian musical
intelligence and
since jack carter
in scope
saddam hussein
remains prominent ,
a dull , somnambulant exercise in pretension whose pervasive quiet is broken by frequent outbursts of violence and noise .
them go about their daily activities for two whole hours
almost palpable sense
a good natured warning
kaos
bolstered by exceptional performances and a clear-eyed take on the economics of dealing and the pathology of ghetto fabulousness
hatfield
the limitations of his skill and the basic flaws in his vision
can be expected from a college comedy that 's target audience has n't graduated from junior high school ?
as it did in analyze this , not even joe viterelli as de niro 's right-hand goombah
fast-paced and wonderfully edited
sparked by two actresses in their 50s working
is virtually unwatchable
burn out of your brain
to their most virtuous limits
the director and
to ensnare its target audience .
to make it worth watching
is pretty weary
filled with people who just want to live their lives .
all levels
with strange and wonderful creatures
taken one of the world 's most fascinating stories and made it dull , lifeless , and irritating
writer robert dean klein
plumbs uncharted depths of stupidity , incoherence and sub-sophomoric sexual banter
the surest bet
to pass up , and
tells the tale
greatest plays
having survived ,
wang xiaoshuai
monster movie atmospherics
turf wars
a young man 's
paced , and often
be as subtle and touching as the son 's room
by the very people who are intended to make it shine
be a thoughtful , emotional movie experience
` memento '
the pug big time
not-so-bright
is too bad that this likable movie is n't more accomplished
relies on more than special effects
bigger and
fall dreadfully short .
the quirky and recessive charms of co-stars martin donovan and mary-louise parker
the most ravaging
comic antics
first sight and , even more important
undemanding
a clever
seas
ill-conceived
of the movie landscape
unholy hokum .
` dramedy '
the emotion or timelessness of disney 's great past
as a director , eastwood is off his game -- there 's no real sense of suspense , and none of the plot ` surprises ' are really surprising .
clumsy dialogue
this territory
as visually bland
i 'm all for the mentally challenged getting their fair shot in the movie business , but surely it does n't have to be as a collection of keening and self-mutilating sideshow geeks
remind us of how very bad a motion picture can truly be
the whole talking-animal thing
from the usual whoopee-cushion effort
on the dvd
as an exercise in gorgeous visuals
viveka seldahl and sven wollter will touch you to the core in a film you will never forget -- that you should never forget .
-lrb- of all ages -rrb-
joe
of that awkward age when sex threatens to overwhelm everything else
the rolling
engaged
of no real consequence
that refreshes the mind and spirit along with the body
a rock-solid gangster movie with a fair amount
real raw emotion
even on a curve
the film is not only a love song to the movies
a smart , nuanced look at de sade
acknowledges upfront that the plot makes no sense , such that the lack of linearity is the point of emotional and moral departure for protagonist alice
anybody
participatory spectator
summer-camp
on and on
a scary , action-packed chiller
that still lingers in the souls of these characters
`` a '' range
do n't entirely ` get ' godard 's distinctive discourse
liotta is put in an impossible spot because his character 's deceptions ultimately undo him and the believability of the entire scenario .
nonstop
self-amused trash
genial but never inspired , and little
it would be better to wait for the video .
something serious to say about the ways in which extravagant chance can distort our perspective and throw us off the path of good sense
of romantic comedy
in too many conflicts
its eroticized gore
slight , weightless fairy tale
even if you 've seen `` stomp '' -lrb- the stage show -rrb- , you still have to see this !
's none of the happily-ever
you 're as happy listening to movies as you are watching them , and the slow parade of human frailty fascinates you
fails to entertain
bounces
pointed , often incisive satire and unabashed sweetness
, especially by young ballesta and galan -lrb- a first-time actor -rrb- , writer\/director achero manas 's film is schematic and obvious .
're at the right film
none
, both in america and israel
corrupt
is a mormon family movie , and a sappy , preachy one at that
does rabbit-proof fence find the authority it 's looking for
an intriguing curiosity
will enjoy
is a highly ambitious and personal project for egoyan
makes 98 minutes feel like three hours .
a few hours after you 've seen it , you forget you 've been to the movies .
seem to be introverted young men with fantasy fetishes
a bilingual charmer
to delight without much of a story
ever such a dependable concept was botched in execution
as a historical study
was n't at least watchable
works its way up
lightness and strictness
with celluloid garbage
appears
turn onto a different path
diane lane 's sophisticated performance
varying ages
independent or
during the final third of the film
all the halloween 's
an uneasy mix
unmistakably
mourns
how interesting and likable you find them
of being a good documentarian
hard to resist his enthusiasm
of a sudden lunch rush at the diner
mr. wollter and ms. seldhal give strong and convincing performances , but neither reaches into the deepest recesses of the character to unearth the quaking essence of passion , grief and fear
involved
if disney 's cinderella proved that ' a dream is a wish your heart makes , ' then cinderella ii proves that a nightmare is a wish a studio 's wallet makes .
mini dv
entirely humorless
, more
luridly coloured ,
madcap farce
the cinema world 's
one is struck less by its lavish grandeur than by its intimacy and precision .
is an elegantly balanced movie -- every member of the ensemble has something fascinating to do -- that does n't reveal even a hint of artifice .
introduce video
a movie , like life , is n't much fun without the highs and lows
should pay nine bucks for this : because you can hear about suffering afghan refugees on the news and still be unaffected .
devotees of star trek ii : the wrath of khan will feel a nagging sense of deja vu
the urbane sweetness
look at a slice of counterculture that might be best forgotten .
thinking about going to see this movie
fragile , complex relationships
are up to the task
like blended shades of lipstick , these components combine into one terrific story with lots of laughs .
making this character understandable , in getting under her skin , in exploring motivation ...
terms of what it 's trying to do
with subtly kinky bedside vigils and sensational denouements
plays as dramatic even when dramatic things happen to people
surreal campaign
, fatter heart
installment
tricky
of the sheer lust
a prolonged extrusion of psychopathic pulp
with or without the sex , a wonderful tale of love and destiny
cunning to the aging sandeman
all its plot twists ,
seem tired and
predictable rehash
'' is a fun and funky look into an artificial creation in a world that thrives on artificiality .
sports bar
death , especially
a film so graceless and devoid of merit as this one come along
grabs
they were afraid to show this movie to reviewers before its opening , afraid of the bad reviews they thought they 'd earn .
laugh-out-loud lines ,
his role of observer of the scene
lovefest
camera craziness
truly come to care about the main characters
mugs
with their super-powers , their super-simple animation and their super-dooper-adorability intact
a movie as a joint promotion for the national basketball association and teenaged rap and adolescent poster-boy lil ' bow wow
provides the kind of ` laugh therapy ' i need from movie comedies --
their mini dv
elusive ... stagy and stilted
the golden eagle 's carpets
's about as convincing as any other arnie musclefest , but has a little too much resonance with real world events and
like a badly edited , 91-minute trailer -lrb- and -rrb-
works because of the ideal casting of the masterful british actor ian holm as the aged napoleon
's a part of us that can not help be entertained by the sight of someone getting away with something .
by-the-numbers
seems to be idling in neutral
a reality check
in the souls of these characters
any recent film ,
choose between his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and an equally beautiful , self-satisfied 18-year-old mistress
shattering
screen persona
its execution
a blast of adrenalin
keep a family of five blind , crippled , amish people alive in this situation
stale , standard , connect-the-dots storyline
that seems to include every top-notch british actor who did not appear in gosford park -lrb- as well as one , ms. mirren , who did -rrb-
hardhearted scrooge
to narrative filmmaking with a visually masterful work of quiet power
best of all is garcia , who perfectly portrays the desperation of a very insecure man .
've got a place in your heart for smokey robinson
with ` bowling for columbine
apparent skills
cliches , painful improbability and murky points
a lost ideal but a starting point
a clever thriller with enough unexpected twists to keep our interest
you find yourself rooting for gai 's character to avoid the fate that has befallen every other carmen before her
surveys
done that ... a thousand times
the mask ,
the rest of the cast was outshined by ll cool j.
anti-semitism ever seen on screen
has a knack for casting , often resurrecting performers who rarely work in movies now ... and drawing flavorful performances from bland actors
it makes for one of the most purely enjoyable and satisfying evenings at the movies i 've had in a while .
invite some genuine spontaneity
becoming one itself
a heartfelt appeal
only wish we could have spent more time in its world
to the point of distraction
its contrivances
an old-fashioned nature film that educates viewers with words and pictures while entertaining them
with a hugely enjoyable film about changing times , clashing cultures and the pleasures of a well-made pizza
likely to seduce and conquer
his two previous movies
watching this 65-minute trifle
stirring music
very stylish and
it is derivative
cultural and personal self-discovery
's super - violent , super-serious and super-stupid
in which a husband has to cope with the pesky moods of jealousy
my least favourite emotions , especially when i have to put up with 146 minutes of it
ii memories
cgi aliens and
absorbing movie
's a fine , old-fashioned-movie movie , which is to say it 's unburdened by pretensions to great artistic significance
the heat of phocion 's attentions
's some outrageously creative action in the transporter ... -lrb- b -rrb- ut by the time frank parachutes down onto a moving truck
hood
just not well enough
some of its repartee is still worth hearing .
a drag
stands for milder is n't better .
ugly , revolting movie
callow rich
's nowhere near as good as the original .
lucky
phocion 's
highest order
nothing quite so much
you 're over 100
who approaches his difficult , endless work with remarkable serenity and discipline .
the acting is just fine ,
the movie looks genuinely pretty .
may not look as fully ` rendered ' as pixar 's industry standard
stunts that are this crude , this fast-paced and this insane
a vivid , thoughtful , unapologetically raw coming-of-age tale full of sex , drugs and rock
convincing
almodovar
i like all four of the lead actors a lot
more than four
a self-aware , often self-mocking , intelligence
for another ride
playing out
when you do n't
the ring is worth a look , if you do n't demand much more than a few cheap thrills from your halloween entertainment .
see strange young guys
never giving up on a loved one
there !
indeed
spiritless , silly and monotonous
set in the world of lingerie models and bar dancers in the midwest that held my interest precisely because it did n't try to .
loses all bite on the big screen .
, which makes its message resonate .
a marquee ,
like nothing we 've ever seen before , and yet completely familiar .
rare movie
rock-solid little genre picture
cloaked in the euphemism ` urban drama . '
likely to witness in a movie theatre for some time
it 's better suited for the history or biography channel , but there 's no arguing the tone of the movie
's still a guilty pleasure to watch
diva shrewdly
derivative and hammily acted .
our daily lives
their own brightly colored dreams
look at the backstage angst of the stand-up comic .
has its heart -lrb- and its palate -rrb- in the right place
plain boring
precious little
brings a tragic dimension and savage full-bodied wit and cunning to the aging sandeman
there 's the inimitable diaz , holding it all together .
diesel
especially by young ballesta and galan -lrb- a first-time actor -rrb-
spry 2001
a chilly , brooding but quietly
be significantly different -lrb- and better -rrb- than most films with this theme
a riveting profile
perfect medium
roughage
have been worth cheering as a breakthrough but is devoid of wit and humor .
the characters are paper thin and the plot is so cliched and contrived that it makes your least favorite james bond movie seem as cleverly plotted as the usual suspects
a definitive counter-cultural document
bourgeois french society
wolfe
a vat
one thing is for sure : this movie does not tell you a whole lot about lily chou-chou
pure libido film
outrageous tendencies
before she gets to fulfill her dreams
, it 's a pale imitation .
milks drama
all about lily
original 's
with his usual high melodramatic style of filmmaking
around any scenes that might have required genuine acting from ms. spears
something of the ultimate scorsese film
a wartime farce in the alternately comic and gut-wrenching style of joseph heller or kurt vonnegut
juni
watery
meandering and pointless french coming-of-age import
the zipper
nearly every attempt
, pays off what debt miramax felt they owed to benigni
the quirky brit-com
the same advice
on toilet humor , ethnic slurs
further sad evidence that tom tykwer , director of the resonant and sense-spinning run lola run , has turned out to be a one-trick pony -- a maker of softheaded metaphysical claptrap
all the drama
by the standards of knucklehead swill
is the one hour and thirty-three minutes
treats his audience the same way that jim brown treats his women -- as dumb , credulous , unassuming , subordinate subjects
writer\/director achero manas 's
one of the most depressing movie-going experiences i can think of
, flawed humanity
a necessary one
the gutless direction
just as expectant of an adoring , wide-smiling reception
depicts this relationship
just when you think you are making sense of it , something happens that tells you there is no sense .
tells its story
if you 're looking for a story
in this creed
america 's culture
kevin pollak
tacky and
men can embrace
almost every relationship and personality in the film yields surprises .
keeping the film
mores
filming the teeming life on the reefs ,
a `` dungeons and dragons '' fantasy with modern military weaponry
without much interest in the elizabethans
plausible
comedy that also asks its audience -- in a heartwarming , nonjudgmental kind of way -- to consider what we value in our daily lives
seeing former nymphette juliette lewis
musical passion
that seems tailor
flawed , crazy
is often preachy and poorly acted
comin ' at ya --
works as a treatise on spirituality as well as a solid sci-fi thriller
the combination of lightness and strictness in this instance
in flux
has no snap
could young romantics out on a date .
it 's plotless , shapeless -- and yet , it must be admitted , not entirely humorless .
it 's another retelling of alexandre dumas ' classic .
best-foreign-film oscar
human power
right opening premise
lonely boy
hepburn and grant , two cinematic icons with chemistry galore
in his determination to lighten the heavy subject matter , silberling also , to a certain extent , trivializes the movie with too many nervous gags and pratfalls .
next week
here succeeded in
a clever script
this summer 's
a dull moment
ca n't distract from the flawed support structure holding equilibrium up
at a defeated but defiant nation in flux
the plot 's persnickety problems
consistently sensitive
to look at , but its not very informative about its titular character and no more challenging than your average television biopic .
zeal to spread propaganda
a first-class road movie that proves you can run away from home , but your ego
have ever
of a film that does n't know what it wants to be
tits
surrealism
a fascinating but choppy documentary
no new `` a christmas carol ''
would suggest
in a mcculloch production
thoroughly vacuous
-lrb- total recall and blade runner -rrb-
imagine anyone managing to steal a movie not only from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb
has done too much .
stand-up-comedy mill
extreme-sports adventure
sensitivity
potemkin
it could have been so much more
's a whole heap of nothing at the core of this slight coming-of-age\/coming-out tale
likable story
brought down by lousy direction .
filmmaking that is plainly dull and visually ugly when it is n't incomprehensible
keeps firing until the bitter end .
throwing fastballs
drowned me
, but it 's a sincere mess .
albeit one
it 's everything you 'd expect -- but nothing more .
anchoring the characters in the emotional realities of middle age
is so pat it makes your teeth hurt .
american history x
a powerful and deeply moving example
has -lrb- its -rrb- moments
the , yes , snail-like pacing and
a great piece to watch with kids and use to introduce video as art
both people 's
doug
showy
has the high-buffed gloss and high-octane jolts you expect of de palma , but what makes it transporting is that it 's also one of the smartest
the whole mildly pleasant outing -- the r rating is for brief nudity and a grisly corpse -- remains aloft not on its own self-referential hot air , but on the inspired performance of tim allen .
all over the place
the monster 's path
still feels like a prison stretch .
rewarding
more balanced or fair portrayal
-lrb- by paul pender -rrb-
good for a laugh
the original italian-language soundtrack
medem
that concentrates on people , a project in which the script and characters hold sway
is a convincing one , and should give anyone with a conscience reason to pause .
` blade ii '
, national lampoon 's van wilder is son of animal house .
almost as many
in revisionism whose point
one hears harry shearer is going to make his debut as a film director
` zany ' does n't necessarily mean ` funny
time out and
the irwins ' scenes
self-mutilating
half
as tired as its protagonist
its icy face
emerges in the front ranks of china 's now numerous , world-renowned filmmakers .
a variant of the nincompoop benigni persona
, the only thing avary seems to care about are mean giggles and pulchritude .
to live
is unable to project either esther 's initial anomie or her eventual awakening
thought out
must have been lost in the mail .
it implies in its wake the intractable , irreversible flow of history
mr. spielberg and
makes it worth watching
super - violent
when his story ends or just ca n't tear himself away from the characters
went back to school
that film buffs will eat up like so much gelati
in its attempts to humanize its subject
of would-be characters
slightly more literate filmgoing audience
looks genuinely pretty
as david letterman and the onion have proven , the worst of tragedies can be fertile sources of humor , but
the apex of steven spielberg 's misunderstood career
so convincingly
self-conscious seams
surprisingly somber conclusion
a realistically terrifying movie
the cast , particularly the ya-yas themselves
spirit ,
invitingly upbeat overture
a un inspector
become expert fighters after a few weeks
does manage to make a few points about modern man and his problematic quest for human connection .
as comedy
to its own detriment --
speaks forcefully enough about the mechanisms of poverty to transcend the rather simplistic filmmaking
young life
befuddled captives
option to slap her creators because they 're clueless and inept
this human condition
's a spirited film and a must-see
believe in something that is improbable
a sense of urgency and suspense
possible way
mournful composition
we have a bad , bad , bad movie
the ` true story '
that he 's made at least one damn fine horror movie
lane and gere
with a lighthearted glow , some impudent snickers , and a glorious dose of humankind 's liberating ability
an overwhelming need to tender inspirational tidings
boho
character to begin with
full of nuance and character dimension
damning
comparisons
put it this way
outwardly sexist
-lrb- toback 's -rrb- fondness for fancy split-screen , stuttering editing and pompous references to wittgenstein and kirkegaard ... blends uneasily with the titillating material .
chasm
that team up for a ca n't
fresh and raw like a blown-out vein , narc takes a walking-dead , cop-flick subgenre and beats new life into it .
inspired humour
, someone gets clocked .
its ten-year-old female protagonist and
mere splashing around
carry the film with their charisma
companionable
, a movie comes along to remind us of how very bad a motion picture can truly be .
paints a grand picture of an era and makes the journey feel like a party
fierce competition
i ca n't believe any viewer , young or old ,
payami tries to raise some serious issues about iran 's electoral process , but the result is a film that 's about as subtle as a party political broadcast
fontaine 's direction
galled that you 've wasted nearly two hours of your own precious life with this silly little puddle of a movie
of the plot -lrb- other than its one good idea -rrb- and the movie 's inescapable air of sleaziness
in its sparkling beauty
had much science
crammed with incident , and
a competent , unpretentious entertainment destined to fill the after-school slot at shopping mall theaters across the country .
bottom-feeder sequel
all over again
ratliff 's two previous titles , plutonium circus and purgatory county show his penchant for wry , contentious configurations , and
the most opaque , self-indulgent and just plain goofy an excuse for a movie as you can imagine
the widowmaker
dominates
are far worse messages to teach a young audience , which will probably be perfectly happy with the sloppy slapstick comedy
kind of special
what is sorely missing , however , is the edge of wild , lunatic invention that we associate with cage 's best acting
the film 's vision of sport as a secular religion is a bit cloying
you see this film you 'll know too
young actress
tries so hard to be quirky and funny that the strain is all too evident
every human who ever lived
offbeat sensibilities for the earnest emotional core
takes a slightly dark look at relationships , both sexual and kindred
seen and
prophet
she may not be real , but the laughs are
working from don mullan 's script -rrb-
asquith 's
it 's a beautiful film , full of elaborate and twisted characters - and it 's also pretty funny
r rating
the great pity
everything its title
codes
a predictable , manipulative stinker
's as if a bored cage spent the duration of the film 's shooting schedule waiting to scream : `` got aids yet ?
surrounded
turning the film into a cheap thriller , a dumb comedy or a sappy
triumph of love
worst of all -
of life 's harshness
worth a look
's a very sincere work
the comic possibilities
re-working to show more of the dilemma , rather than have his characters stage shouting
routine assignment
of this unique director 's previous films
of bugsy than the caterer
too discouraging to let slide
achieves a level of connection and concern
seeing this movie
loved
even that
the relationship between yosuke and saeko is worth watching as it develops
the setting in an attempt to make the film relevant today , without fully understanding what it was that made the story relevant in the first place
a lesser filmmaker
has its moments , but it 's pretty far from a treasure
pretty mediocre shtick
has the outdated swagger of a shameless ` 70s blaxploitation shuck-and-jive sitcom .
research paper
retrieve
anti-feminist
despite the film 's shortcomings
ferocity and thoughtfulness
shallower
lagaan
his autobiographical performance
might be lured in by julia roberts
vague
of a film more cloyingly
a skillfully assembled , highly polished and professional adaptation
own eyes
pink floyd tickets
that term
than advertised
unspools like a highbrow , low-key , 102-minute infomercial , blending entrepreneurial zeal with the testimony of satisfied customers .
be fully successful
the gloomy film noir veil
full of the kind of obnoxious chitchat that only self-aware neurotics engage in .
fessenden 's
with propaganda
because - damn
the trip to the theatre
get through
sven wollter as the stricken composer
is almost entirely witless and inane , carrying every gag two or three times beyond its limit to sustain a laugh
western foreign policy - however well intentioned -
exactly what it wants to be : an atrociously , mind-numbingly , indescribably bad movie
point of view
trey
the brilliance of animal house
enriched
more ridiculous
it reduces the complexities to bromides and slogans
fierce grace reassures us that he will once again be an honest and loving one .
like schindler 's list , the grey zone attempts to be grandiloquent , but ends up merely pretentious -- in a grisly sort of way .
new york gang lore
the milieu is wholly unconvincing ... and the histrionics reach a truly annoying pitch .
wo n't create a ruffle in what is already an erratic career
understands how to create and sustain a mood
either funny or scary
an absolute delight for all audiences
about the vagueness of topical excess
has a cocky , after-hours loopiness to it
there are a couple of things that elevate `` glory '' above most of its ilk , most notably the mere presence of duvall .
completion one
important enough to make a film in which someone has to be hired to portray richard dawson
life water colors
of barney 's crushingly self-indulgent spectacle
is never much worse than bland or better than inconsequential
`` lolita ''
use a little american pie-like irreverence
might not make for a while
a relative letdown .
there is an interesting story of pointed personalities , courage , tragedy and the little guys vs. the big guys
the need for national health insurance
beautifully crafted
bits and
into too many pointless situations
-- but it 's a rushed , slapdash , sequel-for-the-sake - of-a-sequel with less than half the plot and ingenuity
flawed support structure
suffers from a decided lack
school special
miraculous
dean deblois and chris sanders
of the most politically audacious films of recent decades
will indeed
some of the computer animation is handsome , and various amusing sidekicks add much-needed levity to the otherwise bleak tale , but
decorating program run amok
short stretched beyond its limits to fill an almost feature-length film .
mid-section
create a very compelling , sensitive , intelligent and almost cohesive piece of film entertainment
by the dark luster
through a series of foster homes
enjoying
ambiguous
strives to be intimate and socially encompassing but fails to do justice to either effort in three hours of screen time
sensitivities
jacket
an engrossing story that
is a seriously intended movie that is not easily forgotten .
particularly joyless , and
of the last kiss
have fun with
grossly contradictory
stylized as to be drained of human emotion
with a handful of disparate funny moments of no real consequence
aware of his own coolness
a well-put-together piece
is beginning to feel
will just as likely make you weep
delia , greta , and paula
from years of seeing it all , a condition only the old are privy to ,
make an old-fashioned nature film that educates viewers with words and pictures while entertaining them
its star , jean reno ,
stroked
great piece
grant 's own twist of acidity
reggio and
eckstraordinarily
a little bit
that would make it the darling of many a kids-and-family-oriented cable channel
spent more time
uzumaki 's interesting social parallel and defiant aesthetic seems a prostituted muse ...
the casting of raymond j. barry as the ` assassin ' greatly enhances the quality of neil burger 's impressive fake documentary .
look at the french revolution
conquer the online world with laptops , cell phones and sketchy business plans
the peculiar american style of justice
is romantic comedy boilerplate from start to finish .
napoli
take time revealing them
a quiet , disquieting triumph
good video game movie
a fairly disposable yet still entertaining b picture .
tuck tucker
in the entertaining shallows
soderbergh 's best films , `` erin brockovich
i live
the charm of the first movie is still there
compensated
a dark-as-pitch comedy that frequently veers into corny sentimentality , probably
goes straight to video --
the flawed support structure
and butterflies that die \/ and movies starring pop queens
their roles
most thoughtful
coherent
the touch
my big fat greek wedding
what results is the best performance from either in years .
romance , tragedy and even silent-movie comedy
` naturalistic ' rather than carefully lit and set up
it 's shot on digital video , whose tiny camera enables shafer to navigate spaces both large ... and small ... with considerable aplomb
a clear-eyed take on the economics of dealing and the pathology of ghetto fabulousness
impresses as a skillfully assembled , highly polished and professional adaptation ... just about as chilling and unsettling as ` manhunter ' was .
kapur modernizes a.e.w. mason 's story to suit the sensibilities of a young american , a decision that plucks `` the four feathers '' bare .
stuart little 2 manages sweetness largely without stickiness .
is a fragmented film , once a good idea that was followed by the bad idea to turn it into a movie .
lola run
begins
bridget jones 's
create a film that 's not merely about kicking undead \*\*\*
would play fine if the movie knew what to do with him
both shrill and soporific , and because everything is repeated five or six times , it can seem tiresomely simpleminded .
fail to crack a smile at
can make undemanding action movies with all the alacrity of their hollywood counterparts .
to make an important film about human infidelity and happenstance that he tosses a kitchen sink onto a story already overladen with plot conceits
thoroughly satisfying
by bursts of animator todd mcfarlane 's superhero dystopia
previous work
the cutes
a bad sitcom
the powder blues and sun-splashed whites of tunis make an alluring backdrop for this sensuous and spirited tale of a prim widow who finds an unlikely release in belly-dancing clubs .
is not really a film as much
the movie makes two hours feel like four .
it forces you to watch people doing unpleasant things to each other and themselves , and it maintains a cool distance from its material that is deliberately unsettling .
that 's truly deserving of its oscar nomination
there 's no plot in this antonio banderas-lucy liu faceoff
video work
the isolated moments of creative insanity
the chatter
of longing
unfolds with all the mounting tension of an expert thriller ,
quentin tarantino when they grow up
by the final whistle you 're convinced that this mean machine was a decent tv outing that just does n't have big screen magic .
is never clear
cause you to bite your tongue to keep from laughing at the ridiculous dialog or the oh-so convenient plot twists .
some body often looks like an episode of the tv show blind date , only less technically proficient and without the pop-up comments .
over an hour
chills the characters
of comedies
stacked with binary oppositions
the striking , quietly vulnerable personality
snl '' has-been
ganesh
prepare to marvel again
keep you wide awake and ... very tense
think too much about what 's going on
marathons and bored
terribly episodic
what little atmosphere is generated by the shadowy lighting , macabre sets ,
a masterpiece of nuance and characterization
has merit
a suburban architect
the movie or the discussion
goose
so-so
the potential for a better movie than what bailly manages to deliver
not the last time
it does sustain an enjoyable level of ridiculousness
another entry
interesting cinematic devices -lrb- cool visual backmasking -rrb-
with that radioactive hair
forwards and
the timeless spectacle of people
a true adaptation
will indeed sit open-mouthed before the screen , not screaming but yawning
a sour little movie at its core ; an exploration of the emptiness that underlay the relentless gaiety
halfway scary
to keep on watching
the more problematic aspects of brown 's life
a cohesive story
say about the ways in which extravagant chance can distort our perspective and throw us off the path of good sense
though a capable thriller , somewhere along the way k-19 jettisoned some crucial drama .
it either moderately amusing or just plain irrelevant
you thought of the first film
a delightfully dour ,
must have baffled the folks in the marketing department
even while his characters are acting horribly
awkward and
next teen comedy
the form
think the central story of brendan behan is that he was a bisexual sweetheart before he took to drink
is an engaging nostalgia piece
stays in formula -- which is a waste of de niro , mcdormand and the other good actors in the cast
to offend
covers this territory with wit and originality , suggesting that with his fourth feature -- the first to be released in the u.s.
asks us
talkiness is n't necessarily bad
exactly what its title implies :
is often exquisite
relationships or work
the young actors , not very experienced
the games
witherspoon 's talents
things that have made the original new testament stories so compelling for 20 centuries
rotten
the world 's delicate ecological balance
of darkness
food-for-thought cinema
loses its sense of humor in a vat of failed jokes , twitchy acting , and general boorishness
spiced with the intrigue of academic skullduggery and politics .
it offers a glimpse of the solomonic decision facing jewish parents in those turbulent times : to save their children and yet to lose them .
as enlightening , insightful and entertaining
the art direction and costumes are gorgeous and finely detailed
in a giant pile of elephant feces
knock back a beer with but they 're simply not funny performers
have gotten him into film school in the first place
terrible , banal dialogue ;
want my money back .
abound .
watches his own appearance on letterman with a clinical eye
everything about girls ca n't swim , even its passages of sensitive observation
gourd
frodo 's
for the big shear
some quietly moving moments and an intelligent subtlety
hip , contemporary , in-jokey one
is obviously a labour of love so howard appears to have had free rein to be as pretentious as he wanted
selecting
, his directorial touch is neither light nor magical enough to bring off this kind of whimsy .
the king
made by a proper , middle-aged woman .
is hilarious
this silly , outrageous , ingenious thriller
sequel
's not a spark of new inspiration in it , just more of the same , done with noticeably less energy and imagination
thoughtful and rewarding glimpse
join the pantheon of great monster\/science fiction flicks that we have come to love
cipher
yet surprisingly entertaining
candy-coat
living harmoniously
poignant and leavened
unseen material resides
ploddingly melodramatic
when
better suited to a night in the living room than a night at the movies
, you 'd better have a good alternative
none of the characters or plot-lines are fleshed-out enough to build any interest .
feels contrived , as if the filmmakers were worried the story would n't work without all those gimmicks
compromised and
a thoughtful what-if for the heart as well as the mind
herzog simply runs out of ideas and the pace turns positively leaden as the movie sputters to its inevitable tragic conclusion .
cynics
really special walk
the same sledgehammer appeal
means check it out
-lrb- and frustrating
maintains a dark mood that makes the film seem like something to endure instead of enjoy
coarse
speculation , conspiracy theories or , at best , circumstantial evidence
making sense of it
this new jangle of noise , mayhem and stupidity must be a serious contender for the title .
so cliched and contrived that it makes your least favorite james bond movie seem as cleverly plotted as the usual suspects
do n't eat enough during the film .
m. night shyamalan 's
a piquant meditation
be compelling , amusing and unsettling
be terrific to read about
at ninety
of his personal cinema painted on their largest-ever historical canvas
an introduction to the man 's theories and influence
dysfunctionally privileged lifestyle
substance to fill the time or some judicious editing
a movie that emphasizes style over character and substance
with all the sympathy
monotony
screenwriting credit
glitz
of tones in spielberg 's work
an extremely flat lead performance
injects
silver 's parrot
a treatise on spirituality
is otherwise a sumptuous work of b-movie imagination
this often-hilarious farce
the film ... it was the unfulfilling , incongruous , `` wait a second
the worst of tragedies can be fertile sources of humor
where santa gives gifts to grownups
's icky .
appalling , shamelessly manipulative and contrived , and
like written the screenplay or something
into comedy futility
from musty memories of half-dimensional characters
linking a halfwit plot
kirkegaard
a mostly boring affair
drab wannabe
orleans ' story
a live-wire film
a spoof
it just seems like it does .
that captures the innocence and budding demons within a wallflower
letter
judge this one
behind-the-scenes
personal velocity has a no-frills docu-dogma plainness
nearly as fresh or enjoyable
it 's all about anakin ... and the lustrous polished visuals rich in color and creativity and , of course , special effect .
i 'm not a fan of the phrase ` life affirming ' because it usually means ` schmaltzy , ' but real women have curves truly is life affirming
make an excellent companion piece to the similarly themed ` the french lieutenant 's woman
while glover , the irrepressible eccentric of river 's edge , dead man and back to the future , is perfect casting for the role , he represents bartleby 's main overall flaw .
's clear that washington most certainly has a new career ahead of him
the movie 's major and most devastating flaw
from a flat script and a low budget
this listless feature
strike a nerve in many
it looks good , sonny , but
deteriorates into a protracted
structured less as a documentary and more as a found relic
affirm love 's power to help people endure almost unimaginable horror
numbing action sequence made up mostly of routine stuff yuen
the values
pick your nose
ozpetek joins the ranks of those gay filmmakers who have used the emigre experience to explore same-sex culture in ways that elude the more nationally settled .
kids do n't mind crappy movies as much as adults , provided there 's lots of cute animals and clumsy people .
content merely to lionize its title character and exploit his anger - all for easy sanctimony , formulaic thrills and a ham-fisted sermon on the need for national health insurance .
than the fiction
skill or
accentuating ,
a venturesome , beautifully realized psychological mood piece
beautifully read and
hard-won rewards
's no accident that the accidental spy is a solid action pic that returns the martial arts master to top form
is n't back at blockbuster
one-sided documentary
crudup 's
floundering
prey
a fascinating , unnerving examination
effectively probe lear 's soul-stripping breakdown
that would be reno
in reverse
sweet time
knows how to hold the screen
heard
with wit it plays like a reading from bartlett 's familiar quotations
something original
elie chouraqui
however well intentioned -
melodramatic denouement
silly
proves that director m. night shyamalan can weave an eerie spell and that mel gibson can gasp , shudder and even tremble without losing his machismo .
unsuspecting lawmen
new pin-like
... look positively shakesperean by comparison
reviews
catches you
classical dramatic animated feature
no further
look good
in answering them
the walls
disney sequels
lesbian
steers , in his feature film debut
stars
a coherent whole
most of the storylines
rider mat hoffman
is not handled well
fill this character study
will enjoy themselves
gamble
to be running on hypertime in reverse as the truly funny bits
anyone who ever fantasized about space travel but ca n't afford the $ 20 million ticket to ride a russian rocket
into the dark places of our national psyche
final minutes
beautifully designed
original bone
an adventure story and history lesson
the filmmakers ' paws
wherein
enjoyably fast-moving
her most charmless
when her real-life persona is so charmless and vacant
super -
worth the price of admission
to give the film the substance it so desperately needs
welcomed tens of thousands of german jewish refugees
intoxicating documentary
to the anarchist maxim that ` the urge to destroy is also a creative urge '
stores of the potential for sanctimoniousness
his beautiful , self-satisfied 22-year-old girlfriend and
teenage boys and wrestling fans
in still-raw emotions
with nary a glimmer of self-knowledge , -lrb- crane -rrb- becomes more specimen than character --
i 'm sure mainstream audiences will be baffled ,
playstation
walked away from this new version of e.t. just as i hoped i would -- with moist eyes
there is so much plodding sensitivity .
chris sanders
dead man
its moment
wrapping the theater
celebrates the human spirit
partners functions
blend together
be intimate and socially encompassing
the performances of the children , untrained in acting
too bad maggio could n't come up with a better script .
michel piccoli 's moving performance is this films reason for being .
spend on a ticket
like nostalgia
sun-drenched
the curtains
a tragic coming-of-age saga
treads heavily into romeo and juliet\/west side story territory , where it plainly has no business going .
turn on many people
labours as storytelling .
to ignore but a little too smugly superior to like
are simply dazzling ,
swipe
little we
remains a silent , lumpish cipher
barn-side
her naive dreams
that die
be another shameless attempt by disney
it 's as good as you remember .
friel
refreshingly different
questionable satirical ambivalence
is , given its labor day weekend upload , feardotcom should log a minimal number of hits .
and cinematic deception
ice age wo n't drop your jaw , but it will warm your heart , and i 'm giving it a strong thumbs up
and no one
if sinise 's character had a brain his ordeal would be over in five minutes but instead the plot goes out of its way to introduce obstacles for him to stumble over .
provide much more insight
first interrogation
to develop them
if the film has a problem , its shortness disappoints : you want the story to go on and on
coburn
ouzo
an overly melodramatic but somewhat insightful french coming-of-age film ...
their often heartbreaking testimony , spoken directly into director patricio guzman 's camera
debated in the media
gayton
russell -rrb-
an intelligent screenplay and gripping performances
memory
delicate forcefulness
hear about suffering afghan refugees on the news and still
is a lot more bluster than bite .
some kid who ca n't act , only echoes of jordan , and
a vague reason
precious little substance
, payami graphically illustrates the problems of fledgling democracies , but also the strength and sense of freedom the iranian people already possess , with or without access to the ballot box .
their 70s ,
a celebration
from telemarketers
watch for about thirty seconds before you say to yourself , ` ah , yes
recording
's super - violent , super-serious and super-stupid .
's much to recommend the film
lip-reading sequence
begins with promise , but runs
sci-fi techno-sex thriller
break up
best enjoyed as a work of fiction inspired by real-life events .
was followed by the bad idea
is n't that funny
'm actually having a hard time believing people were paid to make it
preach exclusively
get wet , fuzzy and sticky
a glorified sitcom , and
appreciate the emotional depth of haynes ' work
speaks more of the season than the picture
unstoppable superman
works even
a sometimes incisive and sensitive portrait that is undercut by its awkward structure and a final veering toward melodrama .
slip out
's not wallowing in hormonal melodrama
these characters become wearisome .
a giant step backward
about otherwise dull subjects
a complete wash -lrb- no pun intended -rrb-
-lrb- woo 's -rrb-
from a grenade with his teeth
result in a movie that works against itself .
exercise .
whose mother has suffered through the horrible pains of a death by cancer
regrets
for this genre
trek movie
wrapped up
french director anne fontaine
what we get ...
contrived as this may sound , mr. rose 's updating works surprisingly well .
the wide range of one actor
the lady and the duke
daunting
90 punitive minutes
must for fans of british cinema , if only because so many titans of the industry are along for the ride .
the whiney characters
a lot of the smaller scenes
maintaining a light touch
movie milk
as life hems
gathering dust on mgm 's shelf
while dark water is n't a complete wash -lrb- no pun intended -rrb- , watched side-by-side with ringu
is strictly
alone conscious of each other 's existence
overlook this goofily endearing and well-lensed gorefest
little sports
lost the politics and the social observation
make his debut as a film director
usual fantasies hollywood
are fascinated by the mere suggestion of serial killers
rare birds
little more than a particularly slanted , gay s\/m fantasy , enervating and
the dramatic scenes are frequently unintentionally funny , and
much more ordinary for it
wistfully
his great-grandson 's movie splitting up in pretty much the same way
rich , shadowy black-and-white
has the thrown-together feel of a summer-camp talent show : hastily written , underrehearsed , arbitrarily plotted and filled with crude humor and vulgar innuendo .
hilarious and sad
for us
an encouraging new direction
this romantic drama
without much success
writer-director himself
pick the lint off borg queen alice krige 's cape
the murderer never game his victims
the whole slo-mo , double-pistoled , ballistic-pyrotechnic hong kong action
in his character 's anguish , anger and frustration
the worries of the rich and sudden wisdom , the film becomes a sermon for most of its running time .
recommend secretary
a shock-you-into-laughter intensity of almost dadaist proportions
polemical allegory
few shrieky special effects
of its supposed target audience
utter mush ...
self-indulgent and maddening
brilliant crime dramas
and sublime music
supremely kittenish
the sake of weirdness
is as conventional as a nike ad and as rebellious
a real danger less sophisticated audiences will mistake it for an endorsement of the very things that bean abhors
on hollywood , success , artistic integrity and intellectual bankruptcy
tomatoes
indulgently
's a real shame that so much of the movie -- again , as in the animal -- is a slapdash mess .
examines crane 's decline with unblinking candor
the typical problems
the chops of a smart-aleck film school brat and the imagination of a big kid
to check your brain at the door
the sound of gunfire and cell phones ringing .
a pleasing , often-funny comedy
meaningful or memorable
, its shortness disappoints
unadulterated thrills or
feeble
, unpretentious
the alexandre dumas classic
inept , tedious spoof
just plain dumb
sara sugarman 's
every individual will see the movie through the prism of his or her own beliefs and prejudices ,
study that made up for its rather slow beginning by drawing me into the picture .
george w. bush
with little visible talent and no energy , colin hanks is in bad need of major acting lessons and maybe a little coffee .
imaginative kid 's movie
awkward hitchcockian theme
element
as does its sensitive handling of some delicate subject matter
as it races to the finish line proves simply too discouraging to let slide
in the excesses of writer-director roger avary
to hide the liberal use of a body double
their sexual and romantic tension , while never really vocalized , is palpable
is , to some degree at least , quintessentially american
existing somewhere between the often literal riffs of early zucker brothers\/abrahams films
slow and ponderous , but rohmer 's drama builds to an intense indoor drama about compassion , sacrifice , and christian love in the face of political corruption .
whose songs spring directly from the lives of the people
an artificial creation
uniformly superb
a clear-eyed portrait
lived there
-lrb- improvised over many months -rrb- and
first film
its most immediate and most obvious pleasure
have nothing better to do with 94 minutes
big box office bucks all but guaranteed
piffle for a long while
, but thanks to the gorgeous locales and exceptional lead performances
poorly scripted
10 or 15 minutes could be cut and no one would notice --
have the worthy successor to a better tomorrow and the killer which they have been patiently waiting for .
was longer than an hour
is n't funny .
too obvious
a banal script
considerable charm
career curio
slides
not everything in this ambitious comic escapade
i spy
of general hospital
gags and
audience 's spirits
a film so unabashedly hopeful that it actually makes the heart soar
of those jack chick cartoon tracts that always ended with some hippie getting
unusually tame
first-class , natural acting and a look at `` the real americans ''
there has been a string of ensemble cast romances recently
flat-out amusing , sometimes endearing and often fabulous , with a solid cast , noteworthy characters ,
become a caricature -- not even with that radioactive hair
is essentially a series of fleetingly interesting actors ' moments
an inept , tedious spoof of '70s
mindset
manages to generate a single threat of suspense
extensive use
the limits
survival story
insulting , or childish
higher plateau
brett morgen and nanette burstein
a beautiful film ,
a really good premise is frittered away in middle-of-the-road blandness .
from the bland songs to the colorful but flat drawings
it grows up
cool
flavorful performances
that even he seems embarrassed to be part of
a lovely , eerie film
almost forget the sheer
well paced and satisfying
it conjures up the intoxicating fumes and emotional ghosts of a freshly painted rembrandt
the movie itself does n't stand a ghost of a chance
election process
an accuracy of observation in the work of the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism
a portrait of castro
story to portray themselves in the film
over well-trod ground
a catholic boy who tries to help a jewish friend
instead a grating endurance test
's only one way to kill michael myers for good : stop buying tickets to these movies
laugh-out-loud bits
less-compelling soap opera
is badly edited , often awkwardly directed and suffers from the addition of a wholly unnecessary pre-credit sequence designed to give some of the characters a ` back story . '
, mesmerizing king lear
a keep - 'em
or not ram dass proves as clear and reliable an authority on that as he was about inner consciousness
tom shadyac has learned a bit more craft since directing adams , but he still lingers over every point until the slowest viewer grasps it .
mongrel pep
proficient ,
fun and reminiscent
be the movie errol flynn always wanted to make , though bette davis , cast as joan , would have killed him
sex in the movies look like cheap hysterics
cocktail
does n't deliver a great story , nor
remains vividly
writes himself
games , wire fu , horror movies , mystery ,
was improvised on a day-to-day basis during production
begins with the everyday lives of naval personnel in san diego and ends with scenes so true and heartbreaking that tears welled up in my eyes both times i
to be delightfully compatible here
to a new scene , which also appears to be the end
found the movie as divided against itself
will find the movie
gobble in dolby digital stereo
looking , sounding and simply feeling like no other film in recent history
a few cheap shocks
laughed at
you to scratch a hole in your head
few good men
to fascinate
is n't even close to being the barn-burningly bad movie it promised it would be
its name was earnest
be the purr
valley-girl image
cop-flick subgenre
it is supremely unfunny and unentertaining to watch middle-age
its actors
at a rapid pace
older fans or
a fine documentary can be distinguished from a mediocre one by the better film 's ability to make its subject interesting to those who are n't part of its supposed target audience .
's a lot richer than the ones
streets
of success
only merchant
the wizard
is an impressive achievement in spite of a river of sadness that pours into every frame .
only young people
dug by the last one
a serious minded patience , respect and affection
daft by half ... but supremely good natured
like a doofus
succeeds as a powerful look at a failure of our justice system
are so few films about the plight of american indians in modern america that skins comes as a welcome , if downbeat , missive from a forgotten front .
but unmemorable
jordan jealous
as father of the bride
for a routine slasher film that was probably more fun to make than it is to sit through
byler reveals the ways in which a sultry evening or a beer-fueled afternoon in the sun can inspire even the most retiring heart to venture forth .
of heated passions
have your head in your hands
holiday movie
crossed off the list of ideas for the inevitable future sequels -lrb- hey , do n't shoot the messenger -rrb-
downfall
satisfyingly unsettling ride
morose as teen pregnancy , rape and suspected murder
american movies
of the most ravaging , gut-wrenching , frightening war scenes since `` saving private ryan ''
, mr. rose 's updating works surprisingly well .
the magic we saw in glitter here in wisegirls
nonsense
zen
of talented friends
theatre and dead-eye
inflammatory
finds itself
will eat up like so much gelati
there are n't many conclusive answers in the film , but there is an interesting story of pointed personalities , courage , tragedy and the little guys vs. the big guys
farrelly brothers-style , down-and-dirty laugher
has taken quite a nosedive from alfred hitchcock 's imaginative flight to shyamalan 's self-important summer fluff
combined
kwan is a master of shadow , quietude , and room noise
shohei imamura 's
while the humor aspects of ` jason x ' were far more entertaining than i had expected
broad , mildly fleshed-out characters that seem to have been conjured up only 10 minutes prior to filming
strings on the soundtrack
i.e. , a banal spiritual quest
rest any
it makes you forgive every fake , dishonest , entertaining and , ultimately , more perceptive moment in bridget jones 's diary
problematic
into digressions of memory and desire
there are things to like about murder by numbers -- but , in the end , the disparate elements do n't gel .
, boredom never takes hold .
captures some of the discomfort and embarrassment of being a bumbling american in europe
wondering -- sometimes amusedly , sometimes impatiently --
the pairing does sound promising in theory ... but their lack of chemistry makes eddie murphy and robert deniro in showtime look like old , familiar vaudeville partners
did it better
'' leaves us with the terrifying message that the real horror may be waiting for us at home
reliance
colonialism
make the cut of being placed on any list of favorites
devils chronicles
a flick about our infantilized culture that is n't entirely infantile .
a realistic atmosphere
little more than a well-acted television melodrama shot for the big screen .
's too bad that the rest is n't more compelling .
takes off in totally unexpected directions and
patric
this is a movie that refreshes the mind and spirit along with the body , so
fantastic !
realistic atmosphere
single-handed
the films so declared this year
terrible as the synergistic impulse that created it
you 'd want to watch if you only had a week to live
its performances are so well tuned that the film comes off winningly , even though it 's never as solid as you want it to be
vs. sever
it 's rare to find a film to which the adjective ` gentle ' applies , but the word perfectly describes pauline & paulette .
comic book guy
from now
resembles an outline for a '70s exploitation picture than the finished product
poverty
a first-class road movie that proves you can run away from home , but your ego and
the director , frank novak
forget its absurdity .
a temporal inquiry
young brendan
this is mostly well-constructed fluff , which is all it seems intended to be .
to be had
to fatale , outside of its stylish surprises
the coen brothers and
the only belly laughs come from the selection of outtakes tacked onto the end credits
seems impossible
admirable energy ,
living a painful lie
originality is sorely lacking .
christmas carol
try this obscenely bad dark comedy , so crass
how i killed my father is one of those art house films that makes you feel like you 're watching an iceberg melt -- only
writer-director attal thought he need only cast himself
read my lips is to be viewed and treasured for its extraordinary intelligence and originality as well as its lyrical variations on the game of love .
made the story relevant in the first place
look away from
demeo is not without talent ;
is a very ambitious project for a fairly inexperienced filmmaker
silly overkill
the few ` cool ' actors
with the hot oscar season currently
the same sort
after all the big build-up , the payoff for the audience , as well as the characters , is messy , murky , unsatisfying .
moral weight
largely flat and uncreative
theatrical release
everett remains a perfect wildean actor ,
infamy
dilutes the pleasure of watching them
a failure as straight drama
young women in film
with all the grandiosity
they come .
flexible
this sad , occasionally horrifying but often inspiring film
ends with truckzilla
was , and
on-camera and
captures the innocence and budding demons within a wallflower
is high on squaddie banter
the movie business
who brings to the role her pale , dark beauty and characteristic warmth
is that it 's too close to real life to make sense .
was produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by joel schumacher
broomfield 's style of journalism
dylan
with us is a minor miracle
, lethargically paced parable of renewal .
an assurance worthy of international acclaim
its real emotional business
attempts ,
to disney 's strong sense of formula
all the stomach-turning violence ,
coupling disgracefully written dialogue with flailing bodily movements that substitute for acting , circuit is the awkwardly paced soap opera-ish story .
jason x.
runyon crooks
, in-jokey one
acute
the director , charles stone iii
gifts
killing field
prettiest pictures
riveting power and sadness
morgen and nanette burstein
its protagonist , after being an object of intense scrutiny for 104 minutes , remains a complete blank
hitting
if you do n't have kids borrow some
exhaustion
the santa clause 2 ,
too mushy -- and in a relatively short amount of time
self-serious equilibrium
that clever angle
matters here
will likely set the cause of woman warriors back decades .
spark or
title performance
the unthinkable , the unacceptable , the unmentionable
insensitivity
younger
often-hilarious
snazziness
of its titular community
there 's a lot of good material here , but there 's also a lot of redundancy and unsuccessful crudeness accompanying it
looked like crap , so crap is what i was expecting
bore most audiences into their own brightly colored dreams .
of a romantic crime comedy that turns out to be clever , amusing and unpredictable
-lrb- even on a curve -rrb-
impeccable comic timing , raffish charm and piercing intellect
edge to it
symbiotic relationship
dig
to leave a lasting impression
transcend its genre
an easy movie
my only wish is that celebi could take me back to a time before i saw this movie and i could just skip it .
stultifyingly
'd rather watch them on the animal planet .
egomaniac
the character 's lines
it may rate as the most magical and most fun family fare of this or any recent holiday season .
the film has several strong performances .
upfront that the plot makes no sense
again and quite cheered at just that
pack it with enough action to satisfy the boom-bam crowd without a huge sacrifice of character and mood
game of absurd plot twists , idiotic court maneuvers and stupid characters
partly a shallow rumination on the emptiness of success
franchise 's
ia drang
whatever its flaws
its redundancies
on inside each trailer park you drive past -- even if it chiefly inspires you to drive a little faster
juliette binoche 's sand is vivacious
one of the most unpleasant things the studio
it really is
best part '
either 11 times too many or else
a terrific b movie -- in fact , the best in recent memory
never seems fresh and vital .
the same from taiwanese auteur tsai ming-liang
shooting or post-production stages
this nasty comedy pokes fun at the same easy targets as other rowdy raunch-fests -- farts , boobs , unmentionables -- without much success .
stuff
applegate , blair and posey
a movie-going neophyte
realized that i just did n't care
academy
makes up for in drama , suspense , revenge , and romance
of the jackal , the french connection , and heat
with the intricate preciseness of the best short story writing
-lrb- and the viewers -rrb-
was , uh ,
more biologically detailed than an autopsy , the movie
low comedy
1938
far too clever by half , howard 's film is really a series of strung-together moments , with all the spaces in between filled with fantasies , daydreams , memories and one fantastic visual trope after another .
is told .
will ever see
jackson has done is proven that no amount of imagination , no creature , no fantasy story and no incredibly outlandish scenery
some of the magic we saw in glitter here in wisegirls
connected
pretty unbelievable
brutally
the auteur 's
the film feels uncomfortably real , its language and locations bearing the unmistakable stamp of authority .
, but with material this rich it does n't need it
that 's barely shocking , barely interesting and most of all , barely anything
a bad sign when you 're rooting for the film to hurry up and get to its subjects ' deaths just so the documentary will be over
encouraging thought
the demented mind
harmoniously
hastily ,
a positively thrilling combination
of the heart
moving and vibrant .
the inherent limitations of using a video game as the source material movie
makes a better short story
granted in most films
leavened by a charm that 's conspicuously missing from the girls ' big-screen blowout
spent watching this waste of time .
stamina and
throwing
encyclopedia
the film is less than 90 minutes
as beautiful , desirable , even delectable
something both ugly and mindless
evans is no hollywood villain
in the equation
of bad
things will turn out okay
to the typical pax
no solace here , no entertainment value
ride around a pretty tattered old carousel .
, it still manages to string together enough charming moments to work .
a statement
grandparents
a personal threshold
supposedly , pokemon ca n't be killed , but
the low-grade cheese standards on which it operates
like many before his
-lrb- the leads -rrb- are such a companionable couple
its provocative central wedding sequence
fantasy character
is solid , satisfying fare for adults
communicates a great deal in his performance
undeniably
of these despicable characters
one can honestly describe as looking , sounding and simply feeling like no other film in recent history
many of these guys are less than adorable
john carpenter 's original
could have looked into my future and saw how bad this movie was
taking your expectations and twisting them just a bit
hardscrabble lives
gain from watching they
a rather simplistic one : grief drives her , love drives him , and
the film 's stately nature
a positive impression
a zippy 96 minutes of mediocre special effects , hoary dialogue , fluxing accents , and -- worst of all -- silly-looking morlocks
and a half of joyful solo performance
a human face
to see a romance this smart
turn away from one
to offer
really good premise
batting
caught
a deft pace master and stylist
swedish fatalism using gary larson 's far side humor
, yes ,
an empty shell
would 've worked a lot better had it been a short film .
something to be ` fully experienced '
in post-tarantino pop-culture riffs
even though it 's common knowledge that park and his founding partner , yong kang , lost kozmo in the end
the whole of stortelling , todd solondz ' oftentimes funny , yet ultimately cowardly autocritique
those underrated professionals who deserve but rarely receive it
most hardhearted scrooge
colonics
crime movies
will get a kick out of goofy brits with cute accents performing ages-old slapstick and unfunny tricks
for deft punctuation
looks like an episode of the tv show blind date , only less technically proficient and without the pop-up comments .
of hurt
exuberance in all
any flaws that come later
a depraved , incoherent , instantly disposable piece
open-minded
, the film certainly does n't disappoint .
how long will filmmakers copy the `` saving private ryan '' battle scenes before realizing steven spielberg got it right the first time
despite some visual virtues , ` blade ii ' just does n't cut it
you would n't want to live waydowntown
michelle
amused with its low groan-to-guffaw ratio
opera on film
a real audience-pleaser that will strike a chord with anyone who 's ever waited in a doctor 's office , emergency room , hospital bed or insurance company office .
the airhead movie business deserves from him right now
tremendously moving
many artists
some terrific setpieces
it seems grant does n't need the floppy hair and the self-deprecating stammers after all .
so grainy and rough ,
the scarlet letter
wearing a kilt and carrying a bag of golf clubs over one shoulder
create characters
always destined to be measured against anthony asquith 's acclaimed 1952 screen adaptation .
is about to turn onto a different path
the series ' message about making the right choice in the face of tempting alternatives remains prominent , as do the girls ' amusing personalities .
a pressure cooker
to nyc inner-city youth
feature
its own making
hits the target audience -lrb- young bow wow fans -rrb-
i 've seen this summer
twohy films the sub ,
of tinseltown 's seasoned veterans
holocaust movie
wind up remembering with a degree of affection rather than revulsion
nicely mixes in as much humor as pathos to take us on his sentimental journey of the heart .
was so uninspiring that even a story immersed in love , lust , and sin could n't keep my attention
florid but ultimately vapid
as single-minded as john carpenter 's original
the abyss
clever moments and biting dialogue
the bigger setpieces flat
win
philosophy
ins
in milk
fresh air
-- however canned -- makes for unexpectedly giddy viewing .
a simple tale of an unlikely friendship , but thanks to the gorgeous locales and exceptional lead performances
, this clever and very satisfying picture is more accurately chabrolian .
a film that presents an interesting , even sexy premise
'' worth
looking at your watch
leers
miscast
manages not only to find a compelling dramatic means of addressing a complex situation
at times too many
home movie is about the people who live in them , who have carved their own comfortable niche in the world and have been kind enough to share it .
lowly studio hack
shiri
everyone 's bag of popcorn
, good action , good acting , good dialogue , good pace , good cinematography .
as a bitter pill
a more ambivalent set of characters and motivations
really as bad as you might think
striking out
fine-looking film
about `` gangs ''
go the distance
what 's so striking about jolie 's performance is that she never lets her character become a caricature -- not even with that radioactive hair .
forever
and for many of us , that 's good enough .
of emotions
does a film
in which underdogs beat the odds and the human spirit triumphs
smokey
shell
products
check out the last 10 minutes
jean reno
chainsaw
mediocre fable from burkina faso .
masterfully calibrated psychological thriller
mesmerizing music
that educates viewers with words and pictures while entertaining them
anyone in his right mind would want to see the it
too slick
fairly straightforward remake
keep pushing the jokes at the expense of character until things fall apart .
while physically and emotionally disintegrating over the course of the movie has a certain poignancy in light of his recent death
has far more energy , wit and warmth than should be expected from any movie with a `` 2 '' at the end of its title .
i 've seen in years
, adult hindsight
's mildly sentimental , unabashedly
campbell scott
good sources , bad mixture
, and room noise
fleder
that if
a film that loses sight of its own story .
true talent
satisfying complete picture
gross-out humor
's not as pathetic as the animal
plain wacky implausibility
the ambiguous welcome extended by iran to the afghani refugees who streamed across its borders , desperate for work and food
the first film 's lovely flakiness is gone , replaced by the forced funniness found in the dullest kiddie flicks .
legend
was made with careful attention to detail and
they do a good job of painting this family dynamic for the audience but
greatest play
than charming
sexually explicit
, sorrow , laugther , and tears
any cinematic razzle-dazzle
a crusty treatment
the film 's heady yet far from impenetrable theory
the real horror
when the producers saw the grosses for spy kids
casings
blood
science fiction '
seems to want both , but succeeds in making neither .
this strutting
making a farrelly brothers-style , down-and-dirty laugher
it 's hard to pity the ` plain ' girl who becomes a ravishing waif after applying a smear of lip-gloss .
make-believe promise
as i hoped i would -- with moist eyes
nothing more than four or five mild chuckles surrounded by 86 minutes of overly-familiar and poorly-constructed comedy .
if you can swallow its absurdities and crudities
we are left with a handful of disparate funny moments of no real consequence .
like kubrick before him
broadway 's
middle-of-the-road blandness
confounding
did the film inform and educate me
player masochism
a flood of emotion
is -rrb- so stoked to make an important film about human infidelity and happenstance that he tosses a kitchen sink onto a story already overladen with plot conceits .
, unassuming , subordinate
offers
's in the mood for love -- very much a hong kong movie despite its mainland setting
equal doses of action , cheese , ham and cheek
we 've liked klein 's other work but rollerball left us cold
although largely a heavy-handed indictment of parental failings and the indifference of spanish social workers and legal system towards child abuse
strong dramatic and emotional pull
gorgeousness .
air conditioning inside
grandiose
a well made indieflick in need of some trims and a more chemistry between its stars .
the very root of his contradictory , self-hating , self-destructive ways
tay !
that are married for political reason
incisive and sensitive
is not one of the movies you 'd want to watch if you only had a week to live .
is unfocused , while the story goes nowhere
stirring tribute
you 're willing to have fun with it
undergoing midlife crisis
sexpot
have poignancy jostling against farce , thoughtful dialogue elbowed aside by one-liners , and a visual style that incorporates rotoscope animation for no apparent reason except , maybe , that it looks neat
davis ' highly personal brand
fascinating little tale
we get light showers of emotion a couple of times , but then -- strangely -- these wane to an inconsistent and ultimately unsatisfying drizzle .
served by the source material
egoyan 's work
the charm of satin rouge
earnest yet curiously tepid and choppy recycling in which predictability is the only winner
two surefire , beloved genres
that aims for poetry and ends up sounding like satire
what might 've been an exhilarating exploration of an odd love triangle becomes a sprawl of uncoordinated vectors .
well-crafted family film
, his film crackles
tart
banged
there 's no disguising this as one of the worst films of the summer .
dramatic nor
pseudo-witty copycat interpretations
is not a stereotypical one of self-discovery , as she 's already comfortable enough in her own skin to be proud of her rubenesque physique
what 's missing in murder by numbers
with this unlikely odyssey
could be looking at his 12th oscar nomination by proving that he 's now , more than ever , choosing his roles with the precision of the insurance actuary
that includes the line ` my stepdad 's not mean , he 's just adjusting '
of the concubine love triangle
part of being a good documentarian
wispy
` sophisticated ' viewers who refuse to admit that they do n't like it will likely call it ` challenging ' to their fellow sophisticates .
of a mess as this one
extraordinarily
's not entirely memorable
absurdities and inconsistencies
hitchcockian theme
captures the way young japanese live now , chafing against their culture 's manic mix of millennial brusqueness and undying , traditional politesse .
the actors improvise and scream their way around this movie directionless , lacking any of the rollicking dark humor so necessary to make this kind of idea work on screen .
back the springboard for a more immediate mystery in the present
the sibling rivalry
sand 's masculine persona
absorbing and unsettling psychological drama
is shifty in the manner in which it addresses current terrorism anxieties and sidesteps them at the same time .
chilling in its objective portrait of dreary
that things fall apart
youthful and
forget that they are actually movie folk
examines many different ideas from happiness
motives and context
ca n't generate enough heat in this cold vacuum of a comedy to start a reaction .
at how much we care about the story
i survived .
crass , jaded movie types and
... one of the most entertaining monster movies in ages ...
stray barrel
too long , too cutesy , too sure of its own importance , and possessed of that peculiar tension of being too dense & about nothing at all
will attach a human face to all those little steaming cartons
camp or
a bunch of talented thesps
such good humor
is smarter and subtler than -lrb- total recall and blade runner -rrb-
as they do in this marvelous film
without doubt an artist of uncompromising vision , but that vision is beginning to feel
, it 's probably not accurate to call it a movie
good than great
of the movie 's strangeness
it has been deemed important enough to make a film in which someone has to be hired to portray richard dawson
weep
is an accomplished actress
visually engrossing , seldom hammy ,
beautifully read and , finally ,
watch in quite some time
pizazz
the director 's epitaph for himself
deep feeling
to resist .
simultaneously heartbreakingly beautiful and exquisitely sad .
a real winner
, ` scratch ' is a pretty decent little documentary .
any chance
carmen -lrb- vega -rrb-
imbued with strong themes of familial ties and spirituality that are powerful and moving without stooping to base melodrama
if borstal boy is n't especially realistic , it is an engaging nostalgia piece .
the case
of a documentary
vice '' checklist
the killing field and
having a real film of nijinsky
one big point to promises
from succumbing to its own bathos
a minimalist beauty
a quiet family drama with a little bit of romance and a dose
it threatens to get bogged down in earnest dramaturgy
prefeminist
a dull moment in the giant spider invasion comic chiller
to the film 's music
lumbering load
offers an unexpected window
the pictures do the punching
often food-spittingly
indescribably
the willies
a dumb , fun , curiously adolescent movie this
from a lobotomy
prepare to marvel again .
no real consequence
has partly closed it down .
i miss something
and almost as many subplots
alternative music
do n't want to call the cops
was feminism by the book
make head or tail of the story in the hip-hop indie snipes
frustrates
required of her , but
from the script 's bad ideas and awkwardness
this is a nervy , risky film , and
michael jackson sort
on the assassination of john f. kennedy
lock , stock and
own staggeringly unoriginal terms
get a lot of running around , screaming and death .
friend david cross
everything else about high crimes is , like the military system of justice it portrays , tiresomely regimented .
film worth
it might not be 1970s animation , but
an almost constant mindset
's surely
shows you why
embody the worst excesses of nouvelle vague without any of its sense of fun or energy
lofty perch
fuse
to create a film that 's not merely about kicking undead \*\*\* , but also about dealing with regret and , ultimately , finding redemption
, the film 's ice cold
, creativity , and fearlessness
tragedy , hope and despair
if used as a tool to rally anti-catholic protestors
never settles into the light-footed enchantment the material needs
i would recommend big bad love only to winger fans who have missed her since 1995 's forget paris .
the history is fascinating ; the action is dazzling
showgirls and glitter
what we get ... is caddyshack crossed with the loyal order of raccoons .
trifling
did n't sell many records
strongest film
a spring-break orgy for pretentious arts majors
a terribly obvious melodrama and rough-hewn vanity project
major-league
young city dwellers
what you expect is just what you get ... assuming the bar of expectations has n't been raised above sixth-grade height
can practically hear george orwell turning over
a relentlessly globalizing world
a film that begins with the everyday lives of naval personnel in san diego and ends with scenes so true and heartbreaking that tears welled up in my eyes both times i
turbulent times
good-bad
'll probably love it
recording truth
to occasionally break up the live-action scenes with animated sequences
the powerpuff girls
schematic and
rings false .
their ages
oliveira
fencing
a bygone era , and its convolutions ...
davis 's
that all life centered on that place , that time and that sport
provides a satisfyingly unsettling ride into the dark places of our national psyche
writer-director danny verete 's
it is not enough to give the film the substance it so desperately needs .
that extravagantly redeems it
with chemistry galore
it 's hard to say who might enjoy this
all new
to this shocking testament to anti-semitism and neo-fascism
women she knows , and very likely is
overtly silly dialogue
fallible human beings
patient
make several runs to the concession stand and\/or restroom and
you hate yourself for giving in
our interest
is always like that
appreciated by those willing to endure its extremely languorous rhythms , waiting for happiness
too clumsy in key moments
underwater ghost stories
wittgenstein and
m :
feel like the movie 's various victimized audience members after a while
his reserved but existential poignancy
moving documentary
the most savory and hilarious guilty pleasure
the scarifying
story and his juvenile camera movements
a successful example of the lovable-loser protagonist
ca n't recommend it enough
the charisma nor the natural affability that has made tucker a star
jon
the strain
preliminary notes
asleep
to use the word `` new '' in its title
uselessly redundant
the screenplay does too much meandering , norton has to recite bland police procedural details , fiennes wanders around in an attempt to seem weird and distanced , hopkins looks like a drag queen .
deadly dull , pointless meditation on losers in a gone-to-seed hotel .
such self-amused trash
the more problematic aspects
'd recommend waiting for dvd and just skipping straight to her scenes .
to keep men
between five filipino-americans and their frantic efforts
purposefully reductive
, overtly determined
his colleagues
hilariously , gloriously alive , and quite often hotter
with morality
the vertical limit of surfing movies -
named the husband , the wife and the kidnapper ,
lacks the spirit of the previous two , and makes all those jokes about hos and even more unmentionable subjects seem like mere splashing around in the muck
is the script 's endless assault of embarrassingly ham-fisted sex jokes that reek of a script rewrite designed to garner the film a `` cooler '' pg-13 rating
play like the worst kind of hollywood heart-string plucking .
dramatic weight
, self-hating , self-destructive ways
by predictable plotting and tiresome histrionics
stuffed
regarding
of the imagery in this chiaroscuro of madness and light
be the end
his superb actors convey martin 's deterioration and barbara 's sadness -- and , occasionally
's always enthralling
a lightweight , uneven action comedy that freely mingles french , japanese and hollywood cultures .
irrelevancy
a grand whimper
fantasy
is lohman 's film
since there 's no new `` a christmas carol '' out in the theaters this year
halloween : resurrection is n't exactly quality cinema , but it is n't nearly as terrible as it cold have been .
an epic of astonishing grandeur
a man in drag is not in and of himself funny
should share screenwriting credit
is about as humorous as watching your favorite pet get buried alive
a sentence
to nail the spirit-crushing ennui of denuded urban living without giving in to it
, you will enjoy seeing how both evolve
grand tour
serves mostly to whet one 's appetite for the bollywood films .
the man 's theories
the writing is indifferent ,
the most surprising thing about this film is that they are actually releasing it into theaters .
emotional involvement
suddenly transpose himself into another character
anne geddes
there are side stories aplenty -- none of them memorable
unnatural calm
trifle that date nights were invented for .
it did in analyze this , not even joe viterelli as de niro 's right-hand goombah
the funny thing
wonderful , ghastly
deja vu moments
ably
cinematic intoxication
in the wake of saving private ryan
become a spielberg trademark
sand developed a notorious reputation
sweetheart
felt ; not the craven of ' a nightmare on elm street ' or ` the hills have eyes , ' but the sad schlock merchant of ` deadly friend
the love of family
in formal settings with motionless characters
is missing from it
sci-fi serials
if the very concept makes you nervous ... you 'll have an idea of the film 's creepy , scary effectiveness .
it would be disingenuous to call reno a great film
bemused
sprecher and her screenwriting partner and sister , karen sprecher , do n't seem ever to run out of ideas
looks closely , insightfully
collide
spliced together bits and pieces of midnight run and 48 hours -lrb- and , for that matter , shrek -rrb-
you enjoy being rewarded by a script that assumes you are n't very bright
soderbergh
nor terribly funny
will your kids
overwhelming
uptight , middle
make a clear point -- even if it seeks to rely on an ambiguous presentation
previous film adaptation
museum
build
smarter than your average bond .
celebrates the group 's playful spark of nonconformity , glancing vividly back at what hibiscus grandly called his ` angels of light . '
be so stupid as to get
pedestal higher
across racial and cultural lines in the film
is such
cinematography and exhilarating point-of-view shots and fewer slow-motion ` grandeur ' shots
to convey a tiny sense of hope
one of the outstanding thrillers of recent years
to recognise any of the signposts , as if discovering a way through to the bitter end without a map
a portrait of hell so shattering it
the unexplored story opportunities of `` punch-drunk love '' may have worked against the maker 's minimalist intent but it is an interesting exercise by talented writer\/director anderson .
like you 're watching an iceberg melt -- only
sirk
the looking glass
'm going to give it a marginal thumbs up .
to no particularly memorable effect
shows moments of promise but ultimately succumbs to cliches and pat storytelling .
south korea 's
byatt 's plot
of parental failings
reveals the true intent of her film
think it 's a riot to see rob schneider in a young woman 's clothes
the production has been made with an enormous amount of affection ,
after a few weeks
intimate and therefore bolder
the film is weak on detail and strong on personality
tara reid plays a college journalist , but
full frontal , which opens today nationwide
watching disney scrape the bottom of its own cracker barrel
the kind of low-key way that allows us to forget that they are actually movie folk
pop-cyber culture
psychic journey
seriously dumb characters , which somewhat dilutes the pleasure of watching them
the setting is so cool that it chills the characters , reducing our emotional stake in the outcome of `` intacto 's '' dangerous and seductively stylish game .
a day
sandbox
such a big job
has the thrown-together feel of a summer-camp talent show : hastily written , underrehearsed
we 've long associated with washington
most of jaglom 's films
void
see one of those comedies that just seem like a bad idea from frame one
impressively
cox offers plenty of glimpses at existing photos , but there are no movies of nijinsky , so instead the director treats us to an aimless hodgepodge .
comes across as pretty dull and wooden
despite the predictable parent vs. child coming-of-age theme , first-class , natural acting and a look at `` the real americans '' make this a charmer .
enjoying the big-screen experience
anyplace
gets to you
most third-rate horror sequels
soap-opera
's unnerving suspense
this loose collection
none of the visual wit of the previous pictures
instead of
book report
is there
superlative b movie
imperfection
bears '
that 's especially fit for the kiddies
you can keep your eyes open amid all the blood and gore
help increase an average student 's self-esteem
the film fits into a genre that has been overexposed , redolent of a thousand cliches , and yet remains uniquely itself , vibrant with originality .
the fanboy
one of those exceedingly rare films in which the talk alone is enough to keep us involved .
junior-high
of a powerful entity strangling the life out
rape-payback horror
who ever lived
a coherent game
would make it a great piece to watch with kids and use to introduce video as art .
a long , unfunny one at that
this ,
during the climactic hourlong cricket match
have no affinity for most of the characters .
it 's surprisingly old-fashioned
tirade
sympathetic
had already
the update
makes one appreciate silence of the lambs
comes across
high-strung but
their super-powers ,
gaping enough to pilot
slightly flawed
he has found with an devastating , eloquent clarity
putting the primitive murderer inside a high-tech space station unleashes a pandora 's box of special effects that run the gamut from cheesy to cheesier to cheesiest .
it is n't .
a fascinating glimpse
are sweet and believable , and are defeated by a screenplay that forces them into bizarre , implausible behavior
90 minutes long
accident
than expand a tv show to movie length
injects just enough freshness into the proceedings
sixties
is the parade of veteran painters , confounded dealers , and miscellaneous bohos who expound upon the subject 's mysterious personality without ever explaining him
its own fire-breathing entity
totally overwrought , deeply biased , and wholly designed to make you feel guilty about ignoring what the filmmakers clearly believe are the greatest musicians of all time .
a glossy melodrama
good-natured and
written about those years
could have been crisper and punchier , but
get his man
see a feature that concentrates on people , a project in which the script and characters hold sway
gives `` mothman '' an irresistibly uncanny ambience that goes a long way toward keeping the picture compelling
bad name
it may sound like a mere disease-of - the-week tv movie
with bullock 's memorable first interrogation of gosling
that movie 's
holds the screen like a true star .
tosses around sex toys and offers half-hearted paeans to empowerment
could it
refuses
midnight run and 48 hours
, perversely undercuts the joie de vivre even as he creates it , giving the movie a mournful undercurrent that places the good-time shenanigans in welcome perspective .
gradually makes us believe she is kahlo
a classical dramatic animated feature , nor a hip , contemporary , in-jokey one
the graduate
importance
strong and funny , for the first 15 minutes
the cracks
that fuelled devito 's early work
eats , meddles , argues , laughs ,
but this movie
cheapo
great to look at
paces
kilmer 's absorbing performance
shot through
feel uneasy , even queasy ,
the irony is that this film 's cast is uniformly superb ; their performances could have -- should have -- been allowed to stand on their own
the 1971 musical
that surrounded its debut at the sundance film festival
two rich women by their servants in 1933
stand in
its characters , about whose fate it is hard to care
, sick sight
the outcome
i ca n't say it 's on par with the first one
shot on ugly digital video
with deja vu moments
with its parade of almost perpetually wasted characters
is found in its ability to spoof both black and white stereotypes equally
must have failed
the perkiness of witherspoon -lrb- who is always a joy to watch , even when her material is not first-rate -rrb-
well-timed
there are times when you wish that the movie had worked a little harder to conceal its contrivances , but brown sugar turns out to be a sweet and enjoyable fantasy
one arresting image to another
a woman 's life , out of a deep-seated , emotional need ,
wanting
to scale the lunatic heights of joe dante 's similarly styled gremlins
could have been a thinking man 's monster movie
has a lot going for it , not least the brilliant performances by testud ... and parmentier .
are now two signs that m. night shyamalan 's debut feature sucked up all he has to give to the mystic genres of cinema : unbreakable and signs
since goodfellas
our boots
of the famous director 's life
a day at the beach
the same way you came -- a few tasty morsels under your belt , but no new friends
sight of its own story
enough emotional resonance
zhuangzhuang creates delicate balance of style , text , and subtext that 's so simple and precise that anything discordant would topple the balance , but
quite a comedy nor a romance
to be somebody , and
a new film
unique feel
provides a very moving and revelatory footnote to the holocaust
overly original
what little atmosphere is generated by the shadowy lighting , macabre sets
the walls that might otherwise separate them
half of dragonfly is worse : the part where nothing 's happening , or the part where something 's happening
orwell 's
next line
yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb
most repellent things
so heartwarmingly motivate
absolutely and completely ridiculous and
gory as the scenes of torture and self-mutilation may be
its stupidity or
to be reminded of who did what to whom and why
jaw-dropping action sequences , striking villains , a gorgeous color palette , astounding technology , stirring music and
the brilliant performances by testud
that regurgitates and waters
charisma
plot and paper-thin supporting characters
cover your particular area of interest
skip this dreck
, but it would be a lot better if it stuck to betty fisher and left out the other stories .
sets itself
lowered
have abandoned their slim hopes and dreams
you 'll be rewarded with some fine acting .
quaid is utterly fearless as the tortured husband living a painful lie , and moore wonderfully underplays the long-suffering heroine with an unflappable '50s dignity somewhere between jane wyman and june cleaver .
, monstrous lunatic
winds
remaining one of the most savagely hilarious social critics this side of jonathan swift
to do the subject matter justice
is its make-believe promise of life that soars above the material realm
thought they 'd earn
wanting more answers
preordained events
pascale bailly 's rom-com
the transgressive
anthony hopkins is in it
first lousy guy ritchie imitation
is a fun and funky look into an artificial creation in a world that thrives on artificiality .
admire the closing scenes of the film , which seem to ask whether our civilization offers a cure for vincent 's complaint .
in pretension whose pervasive quiet
quietly vulnerable personality
chase scenes and swordfights
demanding
a lot of static set ups , not much camera movement , and most of the scenes
it aims to shock
impossible , irrevocable choices
-lrb- it -rrb-
's potentially just as rewarding
is n't as quirky as it thinks it is and its comedy is generally mean-spirited
this is n't exactly profound cinema
those who are n't put off by the film 's austerity will find it more than capable of rewarding them .
, you 'll be rewarded with some fine acting .
many different ideas from happiness
national lampoon 's van wilder
this is rote spookiness , with nary an original idea -lrb- or role , or edit , or score , or anything , really -rrb- in sight
of slowly
cliches and pat storytelling
provides a satisfyingly unsettling ride into the dark places of our national psyche .
cultural messages
the movie is so thoughtlessly assembled .
the film becomes an overwhelming pleasure
enough to sit through crap like this
wry comic mayhem
huppert 's show to steal and
with adventure and a worthwhile environmental message
cheesy backdrops
is nothing if
the actors ' perfect comic timing and
jackie
it 's a perfect show of respect to just one of those underrated professionals who deserve but rarely receive it .
when compared to the usual , more somber festival entries , davis ' highly personal brand of romantic comedy is a tart , smart breath of fresh air that stands out from the pack even if the picture itself is somewhat problematic .
of a porno flick -lrb- but none of the sheer lust -rrb-
wildly alive
earnest errors
dip
starts off witty and sophisticated
that perverse element of the kafkaesque where identity , overnight , is robbed and replaced with a persecuted `` other
good stuff
than this facetious smirk of a movie
we want the funk
of all the halloween 's
unruly , confusing and , through it all , human
the surprise ending is revealed
warning cry
omnibus tradition
both the writing and cutting
the thrills
despite its hawaiian setting , the science-fiction trimmings and some moments of rowdy slapstick , the basic plot of `` lilo '' could have been pulled from a tear-stained vintage shirley temple script .
large ...
to be rapidly absorbed
lawrence unleashes his trademark misogyny -- er , comedy -- like a human volcano or an overflowing septic tank ,
nice cool glass
he is n't talking a talk that appeals to me
the appeal of the vulgar , sexist , racist humour went over my head or -- considering just how low brow it is -- perhaps it snuck under my feet
`` home movie '' is the film equivalent of a lovingly rendered coffee table book .
wonderfully vulgar
of a screwed-up man who dared to mess with some powerful people
jockey
your pent
to breach gaps in their relationships with their fathers
an ugly , pointless , stupid movie
grumbling
escapades demonstrating the adage that what is good for the goose
this toothless dog , already on cable , loses all bite on the big screen .
mass
by having the evil aliens ' laser guns actually hit something for once
quiet , confident craftsmanship
be a total loss if not for two supporting performances taking place at the movie 's edges
, profane and exploitative as the most offensive action flick you 've ever seen .
old movies , when you could just rent those movies instead , let alone seek out a respectable new one
place and age
is awe and affection -- and a strange urge to get on a board and , uh , shred , dude
, she loves them to pieces
departure
denied her own athleticism by lighting that emphasizes every line and sag
worth taking
merchant 's
missed an opportunity to strongly present some profound social commentary
i 've never bought from telemarketers
tnt original
moonlight mile does n't quite go the distance but the cast is impressive and they all give life to these broken characters who are trying to make their way through this tragedy .
the same old story
only self-aware neurotics engage in
their not-being
admit how much they may really need the company of others
her fans will assuredly have their funny bones tickled
cinematic intoxication , a wildly inventive mixture of comedy and melodrama
encumbers
mr. scorsese 's
is way too muddled to be an effectively chilling guilty pleasure .
our culture is headed down the toilet with the ferocity of a frozen burrito after an all-night tequila bender
well-behaved film
because you can hear about suffering afghan refugees on the news and still be unaffected
reveals itself slowly , intelligently ,
have the best of both worlds
a manner
nohe 's documentary
a depressingly retrograde , ` post-feminist ' romantic comedy that takes an astonishingly condescending attitude toward women .
delivers a magnetic performance .
emphasizes the isolation of these characters by confining color to liyan 's backyard
paranoia , and celebrityhood
about a young woman who wants many things in life , but fears she 'll become her mother before she gets to fulfill her dreams
the cast is spot on
, suggest that this movie is supposed to warm our hearts
sitting through the last reel
a cellophane-pop remake of the punk classic ladies and gentlemen , the fabulous stains
, the film tackles its relatively serious subject with an open mind and considerable good cheer , and is never less than engaging .
the audience 's
the only pain you 'll feel as the credits roll is your stomach grumbling for some tasty grub .
old life
'll regret
sweet , honest , and enjoyable comedy-drama
the contrivances and overwrought emotion of soap
dumas 's
the 129-minute running time
be as lonely and needy
caused
helps `` being earnest '' overcome its weaknesses
anne
it has its faults , but
really is
make several runs to the concession stand and\/or restroom and not
being earnest
for sociology
may be to believe
wo n't enjoy the movie at all .
the quick emotional connections of steven spielberg 's schindler 's list
masterpeice
the other actors help
exploitative
a catalyst for the struggle of black manhood in restrictive and chaotic america ...
broomfield 's style of journalism is hardly journalism at all , and even those with an avid interest in the subject will grow impatient
bordering on offensive , waste of time , money and celluloid
it 's a masterpeice .
works on some levels and
one truth
triumphant ,
a coherent , believable story
throbbing sincerity
no amount of imagination
somewhat problematic
lack their idol 's energy and passion for detail .
appealing character quirks to forgive that still serious problem
bland animation
increasingly incoherent
played and smartly directed .
it caved in
fires and stacks
while the path may be familiar , first-time director denzel washington and a top-notch cast manage to keep things interesting .
passionate enthusiasms
this movie , a certain scene in particular
` drumline ' shows a level of young , black manhood that is funny , touching , smart and complicated .
wise-cracker stock persona
really awful
south park
-lrb- f -rrb- rom the performances and the cinematography to the outstanding soundtrack and unconventional narrative , the film is blazingly alive and admirable on many levels .
tom shadyac has learned a bit more craft since directing adams , but
it pared down its plots and characters to a few rather than dozens
deniro 's once promising career and
on all levels
to drown a viewer in boredom than to send any shivers down his spine
like hell
a certain sense of experimentation and improvisation
most entertaining bonds
by uneven dialogue and plot lapses
no one involved ,
the subtitles fool you
a knowing look at female friendship , spiked with raw urban humor .
in fact , the best in recent memory
a matter of taste
carved their own comfortable niche in the world
the awkward interplay and utter lack of chemistry between chan and hewitt
is a movie that makes it possible for the viewer to doze off for a few minutes or make several runs to the concession stand and\/or restroom and not feel as if he or she has missed anything .
find some fun in this jumbled mess
of veracity and narrative grace
should have been a painless time-killer
comes along only occasionally
knock back
of magic and whimsy for children , a heartfelt romance for teenagers and a compelling argument about death , both pro and con , for adults
to give to the mystic genres of cinema
the best animated
one-sided theme
a smartly directed , grown-up film
serious subject matter
a selection of scenes in search of a movie .
organize it
for animals
desire to make some kind of film
for both the scenic splendor of the mountains and
the city 's
intoxicatingly
amidst a swirl of colors and inexplicable events
ellis ' book
senegalese updating of `` carmen '' which is best for the stunning star turn by djeinaba diop gai
for angelique
teddy bears ' picnic ranks among the most pitiful directing
-lrb- spoiler alert ! -rrb-
it 's a stale , overused cocktail using the same olives since 1962 as garnish .
wankery
the testimony of satisfied customers
a sharp script and
with no reason for being
its portrait of cuban leader fidel castro
the cracked lunacy of the adventures of buckaroo banzai
insultingly inept and artificial examination
affects of cultural and geographical displacement .
it 's a crime movie made by someone who obviously knows nothing about crime
the man from elysian fields is doomed by its smallness
if a big musical number like ` praise the lord , he 's the god of second chances ' does n't put you off
especially the frank sex scenes -rrb- ensure that the film is never dull
other hyphenate american young men
a collaboration between damaged people
the plot is paper-thin and the characters are n't interesting enough to watch them go about their daily activities for two whole hours
is still charming
echelons
has n't yet had much science
usual cliches
is an absolute delight for all audiences
nothing more than an amiable but unfocused bagatelle that plays like a loosely-connected string of acting-workshop exercises
its lavish grandeur
need to reap more rewards than spiffy bluescreen technique and stylish weaponry
few remarks
all the hearts it won -- and wins still
they 're clueless and inept
to like about murder by numbers
tsai has a well-deserved reputation as one of the cinema world 's great visual stylists , and in this film , every shot enhances the excellent performances
they 're just a couple of cops in copmovieland , these two , but
midlife
a buck or so
pedestrian a filmmaker to bring any edge or personality to the rising place that would set it apart from other deep south stories
is the best ` old neighborhood ' project since christopher walken kinda romanced cyndi lauper in the opportunists
burns out
to pose madonna
is the most disappointing woody allen movie ever .
changing times , clashing cultures and the pleasures of a well-made pizza
doing
with a flimsy ending
is to imply terror by suggestion , rather than the overuse of special effects
malle 's dud
from a severe case of hollywood-itis
might be over .
by an inexplicable , utterly distracting blunder at the very end
in its world
literally
extremely talented
nifty
you to drive a little faster
an unflinching and objective look
devastatingly telling impact
trying to win over a probation officer
is strictly routine .
of emotional desperation
was filled with shootings , beatings , and more cussing than you could shake a stick at .
is a light , fun cheese puff of a movie .
a bit of a downer and a little over-dramatic at times , but this is a beautiful film for people who like their romances to have that french realism .
is a sobering meditation on why we take pictures
cheap-shot
the last metro -rrb-
works out his issues with his dad
into the hollywood trap
the perfervid treatment
the drama within the drama
of several of his performances
an encyclopedia
not kids
dynamite sticks
unique or
get in feardotcom
far more
the film has
with an admirably dark first script by brent hanley , paxton , making his directorial feature debut , does strong , measured work .
entirely unconned by false sentiment or sharp , overmanipulative hollywood practices .
a not particularly flattering spotlight
the wanton slipperiness
wackiness
, much about the film , including some of its casting , is frustratingly unconvincing .
on the verge of either cracking up or throwing up
renting
this is the kind of movie that you only need to watch for about thirty seconds before you say to yourself , ` ah , yes , here we have a bad , bad , bad movie
with a tighter editorial process and firmer direction this material could work , especially since the actresses in the lead roles are all more than competent , but
a work of art
whatever satire lucky break was aiming for
with the best of them
realistically nuanced a robert de niro performance can be when he is not more lucratively engaged in the shameless self-caricature of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb- and ` analyze that , ' promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year
, irrevocable choices
can be when put in service of of others
naturally charming
uptight , middle class bores like antonia can feel good about themselves
own caddyshack
a mostly magnificent directorial career
is undone by anachronistic quick edits and occasional jarring glimpses of a modern theater audience watching the events unfold
so distant you might as well be watching it through a telescope
margarita feels like a hazy high that takes too long to shake .
those 24-and-unders looking for their own caddyshack to adopt as a generational signpost
's most thoughtful films about art , ethics , and the cost of moral compromise .
provide an enjoyable 100 minutes in a movie theater
too little excitement and zero compelling storyline
beauty or
is impossible to care about and is n't very funny
on its sleeve
much worse than bland or better than inconsequential
its subsequent reinvention , a terrifying study of bourgeois
a movie this bad
between the silly and crude storyline
mr. kilmer 's
to sustain a laugh
the payoff for the audience , as well as the characters , is messy , murky , unsatisfying .
may be burns 's strongest film since the brothers mcmullen .
defies logic ,
clarify his cinematic vision before his next creation and
earnest and -- sadly -- dull
it trusts the story it sets out to tell .
tosses around sex toys and offers half-hearted paeans to empowerment that are repeatedly undercut by the brutality of the jokes , most at women 's expense
lags
a story that 's a lot richer than the ones hollywood action screenwriters usually come up with on their own
family-friendly comedy
making its way instead to theaters
a rustic , realistic , and altogether creepy tale
necessity
it 's not hateful .
rich veins
both black and white stereotypes
worked five years ago but has since lost its fizz
on the brink of womanhood
opposites
offers all the pleasure of a handsome and well-made entertainment
culled from a minimalist funeral .
-lrb- as well as a serious debt to the road warrior
so-bad-they
though the film is static
tom green stages his gags as assaults on america 's knee-jerk moral sanctimony
unlikely story
about our infantilized culture that is n't entirely infantile
spiritual aspect
blessed with a searing lead performance by ryan gosling -lrb- murder by numbers -rrb-
luck
black and red van
on the market
cheering the pratfalls but little else
paper-thin , and their personalities undergo radical changes when it suits the script
robin tunney
will be obvious even to those who are n't looking for them
lethargically paced parable of renewal .
matter who runs them
strip down
wintry new york city
nadia 's birthday might not have been such a bad day after all .
the rest runs from mildly unimpressive to despairingly awful
lacks the visual panache , the comic touch , and perhaps the budget of sommers 's title-bout features .
apocalypse
for the marquis de sade set
realism and magic realism
though this saga would be terrific to read about
to the brim with ideas
simply and eloquently articulates the tangled feelings of particular new yorkers deeply touched by an unprecedented tragedy .
memorable directorial debut
be given to the water-camera operating team of don king , sonny miller , and michael stewart
god bless crudup and
dickens '
about the benjamins that 's hard to resist
those rare films
at being the ultra-violent gangster wannabe
mr. goyer 's loose , unaccountable direction
as an introduction to the man 's theories and influence , derrida is all but useless ;
just is n't a very involving one
properly
i ca n't recommend it .
solidly
baffle the faithful with his games of hide-and-seek
of solid performances
tremendous
a jarring , new-agey tone creeping into the second half
chief
that tries to seem sincere , and just
wonderful but sometimes confusing
and not always for the better
goodness
ultimately too repellent to fully endear itself to american art house audiences , but it is notable for its stylistic austerity and forcefulness .
we started to wonder if ...
may be why it 's so successful at lodging itself in the brain
amours
of saying girls find adolescence difficult to wade through
repelled by their dogmatism , manipulativeness and narrow , fearful view of american life
so badly made on every level that i 'm actually having a hard time believing people were paid to make it
labute masterfully
millions of dollars heaped upon a project of such vast proportions need to reap more rewards than spiffy bluescreen technique and stylish weaponry .
older kids
minutely detailed wonders of dreamlike ecstasy
bears more than a whiff of exploitation ,
all the emotions
too dense &
spy kids a surprising winner with both adults and younger audiences
this is a story that zings all the way through with originality , humour and pathos .
thoroughly winning flight of revisionist fancy
probing or
his cynicism
randomness usually achieved only by lottery drawing
a chilling tale of one
too little excitement and
it 's an entertaining movie , and the effects , boosted to the size of a downtown hotel , will all but take you to outer space
bedroom sequence
uwe boll and writer robert dean klein
have a problem
intermittently hilarious
is supposed to be the star of the story , but
into a pulpy concept that , in many other hands would be completely forgettable
go gentle into that good theatre
watching it was painful
emaciated flick
fast fade
no longer recognizes the needs of moviegoers for real characters and compelling plots
to bodacious
which director michael cacoyannis displays with somber earnestness in the new adaptation of the cherry orchard
personal threshold
depends largely on your appetite for canned corn
essentially a collection of bits -- and
both convincing and radiant
akin
it 's sweet ...
the april 2002 instalment of the american war for independence , complete with loads of cgi and bushels of violence , but not a drop of human blood
i think payne is after something darker
suffers from dyslexia
the inmates have actually taken over the asylum
the movie strains to stay on the light , comic side of the issue , despite the difficulty of doing so when dealing with the destruction of property and , potentially , of life itself .
the big stuff
takes every potential laugh and stiletto-stomps the life out of it .
a mystery how the movie could be released in this condition
equally derisive
dispense
find the small , human moments
hallmarks
exposes
of funny situations and honest observations
crammed with incident , and bristles with passion and energy .
of the romantic angle
to be the movie 's most admirable quality
have infused frida with a visual style unique and inherent to the titular character 's paintings and in the process created a masterful work of art of their own
-lrb- allen 's -rrb- best works understand why snobbery is a better satiric target than middle-america
to better understand why this did n't connect with me would require another viewing , and i wo n't be sitting through this one again ... that in itself is commentary enough .
required of her ,
, this shimmering , beautifully costumed and filmed production does n't work for me .
itself so deadly seriously
dread
fairly ludicrous
a two star script
sc2 is an autopilot hollywood concoction lacking in imagination and authentic christmas spirit , yet
cross toxic chemicals
is the kind of quirkily appealing minor movie she might not make for a while
airs of a hal hartley
love the music
creator
is at the very root of his contradictory , self-hating , self-destructive ways
about with `` courage '' pinned to its huckster lapel while a yellow streak a mile wide decorates its back
is also one of the film 's producers
morally
when the humans are acting like puppets
that 's exactly what these two people need to find each other
grinning jack o '
lulls you into a gentle waking coma .
like a drive-by
anarchists who face arrest 15 years after their crime .
than it can chew by linking the massacre
all movie
there 's very little hustling on view
dreaded king brown snake
comes at film
is funny , touching , smart and complicated
diminishing his stature
archive
has some entertainment value - how much depends on how well you like chris rock .
expressionistic license
george clooney , in his first directorial effort ,
begins to blur as the importance of the man and the code merge
each character
you 'll trudge out of the theater feeling as though you rode the zipper after eating a corn dog and an extra-large cotton candy .
not a word
to watch performing in a film that is only mildly diverting
class bores
old-fashioned storytelling
in unexpected ways , touching
head and
one surefire way to get a nomination for a best-foreign-film oscar : make a movie about whimsical folk who learn a nonchallenging , life-affirming lesson while walking around a foreign city with stunning architecture
hard going
from such a great one
best actress
50-year-old
not a bad way to spend an hour or two
51 times
that grand a failure
elicit
the performances are all solid
super-simple
stab
on the genre
die-hard
even more haunting than those in mr. spielberg 's 1993 classic
pokes fun at the same easy targets as other rowdy raunch-fests -- farts , boobs , unmentionables -- without much success
alas , it 's the man that makes the clothes .
could channel
a credible account
transcends culture and race
their attitudes
medical equipment
lopez and male lead ralph fiennes
of family and community
courtship
spears
edged tome
the intellectual and emotional impact
that swings and jostles to the rhythms of life
a tour de force ,
intrusive
unhappy at the prospect of the human race splitting in two
venice beach that was a deserved co-winner of the audience award for documentaries at the sundance film festival
's tough to watch
opera-ish dialogue
unoriginal run
over national boundaries
better-focused
where the characters inhabit that special annex of hell where adults behave like kids , children behave like adults and everyone
harmon 's
half an hour
life affirming
such high-profile talent
looks wonderful
solid job
the film 's intimate camera work and searing performances
it 's not the worst comedy of the year , but
hitchcock 's
kapur 's
directed by charles stone iii ... from a leaden script by matthew cirulnick and novelist thulani davis
belongs in the too-hot-for-tv direct-to-video\/dvd category , and this
a mawkish self-parody that plays like some weird masterpiece theater sketch with neither a point of view nor a compelling reason for being .
norma rae
of thought and storytelling
surprisingly , considering that baird is a former film editor , the movie is rather choppy .
a kind of elder bueller 's time out
a near-future america
so unabashedly canadian ,
a respectable venture on its own terms , lacking the broader vision that has seen certain trek films ... cross over to a more mainstream audience .
none of this is very original , and it is n't particularly funny
sequences
unfussily
3000 guys
joylessly extravagant pictures
very experienced
adequate
the con and the players
nothing more than four or
gives a superb performance
there 's a delightfully quirky movie to be made from curling
surreal ache
heartbreak
modernize
many of benjamins ' elements feel like they 've been patched in from an episode of miami vice .
is so cool
leaves something to be desired
a big job
liked it just enough .
impressionable
a decent sense of humor and plenty of things that go boom
this is one of those war movies that focuses on human interaction rather than battle and action sequences
rather leaden and dull
works , including its somewhat convenient ending .
quickly fades
fairly solid -- not to mention
it 's mildly amusing ,
would be entertaining , but forgettable
inspired portrait
idea -lrb- of middle-aged romance -rrb-
static set ups , not much camera movement , and
from lang 's metropolis , welles ' kane , and eisenstein 's potemkin
-lrb- there 's -rrb- quite a bit of heart , as you would expect from the directors of the little mermaid and aladdin .
'll cry for your money back
actual
be in wedgie heaven
to see all year
highway patrolman
at providing some good old fashioned spooks
for the mentally
the unexplored story opportunities of `` punch-drunk love '' may have worked against the maker 's minimalist intent
faulty
fully developed
the most audacious , outrageous , sexually explicit , psychologically probing , pure libido film of the year has arrived from portugal .
can such a cold movie claim to express warmth and longing
flight of revisionist fancy
when it does elect to head off in its own direction , it employs changes that fit it well rather than ones that were imposed for the sake of commercial sensibilities
, the script gives him little to effectively probe lear 's soul-stripping breakdown .
hong kong 's john woo
towards
while obviously aimed at kids
might inadvertently evoke memories and emotions which are anything but humorous .
uproarious
silliness and
easily dismissive
is n't scary
an unseemly pleasure
did n't entirely grab me
this girl deserves a sequel
certain charm
moves away
ca
the best star trek movie in a long time
falls flat as a spoof .
who , exactly , is fighting whom here ?
is a great yarn
every family
the story 's pathetic
cerebral
's sobering , particularly if anyone still thinks this conflict can be resolved easily , or soon
a spooky yarn
be gleaned from the premise
rigors
, middle
have been a melodramatic , lifetime channel-style anthology
vibrant , colorful world
just under ninety minute
base melodrama
the screenplay never lets us forget that bourne was once an amoral assassin just like the ones who are pursuing him ... there is never really a true `` us '' versus `` them '' .
evening out
that families looking for a clean , kid-friendly outing should investigate
so often a
means to face your fears
... the reason to go see `` blue crush '' is the phenomenal , water-born cinematography by david hennings .
he were stripped of most of his budget and all of his sense of humor
his characters stage shouting
in a stark portrait of motherhood deferred and desire
truly in love with a girl
the song remains the same
earlier and much better
urban jungle
represents an auspicious feature debut for chaiken .
michael moore has perfected the art of highly entertaining , self-aggrandizing , politically motivated documentary-making , and he 's got as potent a topic as ever here
far-flung , illogical , and
hotter-two-years-ago rap and r&b names
brought me uncomfortably close to losing my lunch
is the score
holds the film
a book report
sticking its head
slow and
a dullard
it will just as likely make you weep
a grand fart coming from a director beginning to resemble someone 's crazy french grandfather .
sound to the typical pax
delicate balance
fantastic movie
our reality tv obsession ,
with its overinflated mythology
to break free of her old life
discreet moan
francisco
is just as much about the ownership and redefinition of myth as it is about a domestic unit finding their way to joy .
's only in fairy tales that princesses that are married for political reason live happily ever after .
gauge
is an engaging nostalgia piece .
why anyone in his right mind would even think to make the attraction a movie
it rapidly develops into a gut-wrenching examination of the way cultural differences and emotional expectations collide .
road to perdition does display greatness ,
's a slow study : the action is stilted and the tabloid energy embalmed .
more problematic aspects
do n't have to worry about being subjected to farts , urine , feces , semen , or any of the other foul substances that have overrun modern-day comedies
make it seem
daringly preposterous
in the screenplay to keep the film entertaining
reinvigorated the romance genre
suspect that you 'll be as bored watching morvern callar as the characters are in it
unrelieved by any comedy
general issues
a movie can go very right , and then step wrong
punk kids '
is a movie you can trust .
in its message
the dullest kiddie flicks
this strange scenario
lightweight female empowerment
of being overrun by corrupt and hedonistic weasels
be as bored watching morvern callar
to benigni
the wanton slipperiness of \* corpus and its amiable jerking and reshaping of physical time and space
through the eyes of some children who remain curious about each other against all odds
imagine kevin smith , the blasphemous bad boy of suburban jersey
of sweeping pictures
: an atrociously , mind-numbingly , indescribably bad movie
pratfalls
at lodging itself in the brain
is being blown
a smart , nuanced look at de sade and what might have happened at picpus
plod
real women have curves truly is life affirming
clever and devolves
best and most mature comedy
's something impressive and yet lacking about everything .
dana janklowicz-mann and amir mann area
of a documentary that works
the plot almost arbitrary
than a stifling morality tale
gamely
strong message
return to never land may be another shameless attempt by disney to rake in dough from baby boomer families
the past year , which means that birthday girl is the kind of quirkily appealing minor movie she might not make for a while
this franchise
to gravity and plummets
spy kids franchise
crowd-pleaser
people who like to ride bikes
ticket price
more care
both oscar winners ,
a pale successor
the amateurish
every scrap
of emotionally and narratively complex filmmaking
and lee seems just as expectant of an adoring , wide-smiling reception .
completely out of control on a long patch of black ice
sara sugarman 's whimsical comedy
just dreadful
beresford
consequences
it 's the work of an artist , one whose view of america , history and the awkwardness of human life is generous and deep
to ask whether her personal odyssey trumps the carnage that claims so many lives around her
is n't that the basis for the entire plot ?
, unsubtle and hollywood-predictable
bogging
in its chicken heart , crush goes to absurd lengths to duck the very issues it raises .
that 's neither completely enlightening , nor does it catch the intensity of the movie 's strangeness
stale plot and pornographic way
the film 's action
give shapiro , goldman , and bolado credit for good intentions
could have easily become a cold , calculated exercise in postmodern pastiche winds up a powerful and deeply moving example of melodramatic moviemaking .
frankly
alert ! -rrb-
found its audience , probably because it 's extremely hard to relate to any of the characters
even its attitude toward its subject
can easily imagine benigni 's pinocchio becoming a christmas perennial
find each other
tanovic 's
one of those staggeringly well-produced , joylessly extravagant pictures that keep whooshing you from one visual marvel to the next , hastily , emptily .
the most repellent things
always a narratively cohesive one .
glow
that are more silly than scary
, the hours represents two of those well spent
a touching , small-scale story
a fanciful film about the typical problems of average people
leave this loser
works because its flabbergasting principals , 14-year-old robert macnaughton , 6-year-old drew barrymore and 10-year-old henry thomas , convince us of the existence of the wise , wizened visitor from a faraway planet
characteristically engorged
its botches
wind
galinsky and hawley could have planned for
nothing more than warmed-over cold war paranoia
it probably wo n't have you swinging from the trees hooting it 's praises
continues to cut a swathe through mainstream hollywood
the liberal use
is a film that takes a stand in favor of tradition and warmth .
comes along that is so insanely stupid , so awful in so many ways that watching it leaves you giddy .
beer-soaked
endeavors
its fabric
of the clients
immensely ambitious , different than anything that 's been done before
one of the pleasures in walter 's documentary ... is the parade of veteran painters , confounded dealers , and miscellaneous bohos who expound upon the subject 's mysterious personality without ever explaining him .
no reason to watch
a great director at the helm
astronaut
uncanny skill in getting under the skin of her characters
open the door
like all four of the lead actors a lot
around australia
's difficult to imagine that a more confused , less interesting and more sloppily made film could possibly come down the road in 2002 .
the sheer beauty of his images
an american -lrb- and an america -rrb- always reaching for something just outside his grasp
a few cheap shocks from its kids-in-peril theatrics
old mib label
would notice
while van wilder may not be the worst national lampoon film , it 's far from being this generation 's animal house .
wry observations
so well i 'm almost recommending it , anyway
in depth
a well-crafted film that is all the more remarkable because it
blade fans
black-and-white and unrealistic
pumpkin
his most uncanny
too bleak , too pessimistic and
a movie as you can imagine .
checklist
made infinitely more wrenching by the performances of real-life spouses seldahl and wollter
when cares melted away in the dark theater
bruckheimeresque
setpieces
their kids
rip off
appealingly manic and energetic
fans of the adventues of steve and terri
a detailed historical document , but
harry potter and the chamber of secrets is deja vu all over again , and while that is a cliche , nothing could be more appropriate .
are equally strange , and
starts off witty and sophisticated and you want to love it -- but filmmaker yvan attal quickly writes himself into a corner .
ensemble cast romances
sand 's
on a whole other meaning
of conflict
suited neither
any means
that manages to show the gentle and humane side of middle eastern world politics
deal funnier
pushes all the demographically appropriate comic buttons
urban satire
fatale ,
as for rugrats
the philosophical musings of the dialogue jar
a grand tour
's not hateful .
those who are drying out from spring break
scenes so true and heartbreaking
trials
watch these two together again in a new york minute
, but it also does the absolute last thing we need hollywood doing to us : it preaches .
minnie
if the director is trying to dupe the viewer into taking it all as very important simply because the movie is ugly to look at and not a hollywood product
writer\/director bart freundlich 's film
the relationship between sullivan and his son
working girl scribe kevin wade
i was hoping that it would be sleazy and fun , but it was neither
modern america
of tv 's dawson 's creek
wall-to-wall good time
but little imagination
anyone more central to the creation of bugsy than the caterer
slogans
until then there 's always these rehashes to feed to the younger generations
flat-out amusing , sometimes endearing and often fabulous , with a solid cast , noteworthy characters , delicious dialogue and
combines two surefire , beloved genres
-- when are bears bears and when are they like humans , only hairier -- would tax einstein 's brain .
fairly uneventful and boasting no real surprises -- but still quite tasty and inviting all the same
a major work
tell you how tedious
hollywood argot
a growing strain
of a violent battlefield action picture
impressions
a preemptive strike
gets molested
is certainly easy to watch .
releasing a film
vividly and
as a curmudgeonly british playwright
joyous occasion
characters and a storyline
of the grief
loneliness and is n't afraid to provoke introspection in both its characters and its audience
archly
robert harmon 's less-is-more approach delivers real bump-in - the-night chills -- his greatest triumph is keeping the creepy crawlies hidden in the film 's thick shadows
is also eminently forgettable .
urge to grab the old lady at the end of my aisle 's walker and toss it at the screen in frustration
is able to visualize schizophrenia
does n't try to surprise us with plot twists , but rather seems to enjoy its own transparency
lazy for a movie
a movie just for friday fans
is dreary and sluggish .
the overall fabric is hypnotic , and
, blue crush delivers what it promises , just not well enough to recommend it .
an authority
feels especially thin stretched over the nearly 80-minute running time
about honesty and good sportsmanship
director claude chabrol
loss and denial
todd solondz ' oftentimes funny , yet ultimately cowardly autocritique
are portrayed with almost supernatural powers to humble , teach and ultimately redeem their mentally `` superior '' friends , family
had more fun watching spy than i had with most of the big summer movies .
while never sure
maladjusted teens in a downward narcotized spiral .
strictly speaking
mr. broomfield
`` wait until dark ''
say in the 1950s sci-fi movies
the cost of the inevitable conflicts between human urges and an institution concerned with self-preservation
's the kind of effectively creepy-scary thriller that has you fixating on a far corner of the screen at times because your nerves just ca n't take it any more
mind-numbingly , indescribably bad
witty , improbable romantic comedy
procedure
timeless spectacle
schneidermeister ... makin ' a fool of himself
the entire point of a shaggy dog story , of course , is that it goes nowhere , and this is classic nowheresville in every sense .
the ways people of different ethnicities talk to and about others outside the group
against the grain
it will be
disparate manhattan denizens
ms. phoenix is completely lacking in charm and charisma , and is unable to project either esther 's initial anomie or her eventual awakening .
courage to go over the top and movies that do n't care about being stupid
a sense of real magic , perhaps .
are ... impeccable throughout
finds a way to make j.k. rowling 's marvelous series into a deadly bore .
it equals the original and in some ways even betters it
an acceptable way to pass a little over an hour with moviegoers ages 8-10 , but it 's unlikely to inspire anything more than a visit to mcdonald 's , let alone some savvy street activism .
at every opportunity to do something clever , the film goes right over the edge and kills every sense of believability
in one form or another
promisingly
marks
leaving questions
break through the wall her character erects
bambi and the lion king
they had periods
points to keep this from being a complete waste of time
seems hopelessly juvenile .
is hard to conceive anyone else in their roles .
of the most splendid
the characters seem one-dimensional ,
the comedy makes social commentary more palatable .
for any movie
of the better drug-related pictures
is never especially clever
cinematic pratfalls
otherwise tender movements
its virtues
an appealing couple --
worked up a back story for the women they portray so convincingly
as the recent argentine film son of the bride reminded us that a feel-good movie can still show real heart
into one small pot
of this stylish film that is able to visualize schizophrenia but is still confident enough to step back and look at the sick character with a sane eye
so fervently in humanity that it feels almost anachronistic
is now outselling the electric guitar ... ''
's nothing to gain from watching they
good as the original
winds up moving in many directions as it searches -lrb- vainly , i think -rrb- for something fresh to say .
why men leave their families
director 's
so much that it 's forgivable that the plot feels like every other tale of a totalitarian tomorrow .
strength and sense
your appreciation of it
a zinger-filled crowd-pleaser that open-minded elvis fans -lrb- but by no means all -rrb-
why , of all the period 's volatile romantic lives , sand and musset are worth particular attention
have been brought out of hibernation
galinsky
drown a viewer in boredom than to send any shivers down his spine
argot
of language
barbarism
and satirical touches
paved with good intentions leads to the video store
graphic combat footage
hard to imagine a more generic effort in the genre
in biography but in hero worship
screenwriters michael berg , michael j. wilson
to becoming the american indian spike lee
a terrible movie , just a stultifyingly obvious one -- an unrewarding collar for a murder mystery
morton
a pleasant
say it twice
the depth or sophistication
quickly losing its focus , point and purpose in a mess of mixed messages , over-blown drama and bruce willis with a scar
go your emotions , taking them to surprising highs , sorrowful lows and hidden impulsive niches ... gorgeous , passionate , and at times uncommonly moving
high-spirited buddy movie
on a pedestal
leguizamo 's
more frantic than involving , more chaotic than entertaining .
just offbeat
lion
of the universal themes , earnest performances
inexplicable and
raunchy and graphic as it may be in presentation
to make even jean-claude van damme look good
a shrugging mood
their luster
bargain-basement special
the script is a dim-witted pairing of teen-speak and animal gibberish .
the good girl is a film in which the talent is undeniable but
movies ago
media-constructed ` issues '
crippled
call me a cold-hearted curmudgeon for not being able to enjoy a mindless action movie , but i believe a movie can be mindless without being the peak of all things insipid .
wilde 's
in the spotlight
guaranteed to lift the spirits of the whole family
actually produced by either the north or south vietnamese
emphasizes the computer and the cool
set among orthodox jews
in other words , it 's just another sports drama\/character study .
a satisfactory overview of the bizarre world of extreme athletes as several daredevils
in the weeks after 9\/11
just the vampires
the script feels as if it started to explore the obvious voyeuristic potential of ` hypertime ' but then backed off when the producers saw the grosses for spy kids .
keeping the picture compelling
becomes a sermon for most of its running time .
a few kids not to grow up to be greedy
too tragic
of a very bleak day in derry
is much too conventional -- lots of boring talking heads , etc. -- to do the subject matter justice .
match their own creations for pure venality -- that 's giving it the old college try
open-ended and composed
before , from the incongruous but chemically perfect teaming of crystal and de niro
yet another visit
prevalent on the rock
whale
this somber picture reveals itself slowly , intelligently , artfully .
forbidden love , racial tension , and other issues that are as valid today as they were in the 1950s
the problem with all of this
sexy demise
only bond
a simply astounding cor-blimey-luv-a-duck cockney accent
longtime admirer
being a bumbling american in europe
inspiring
, you 're going to face frightening late fees
a reworking of die hard and cliffhanger but it
you 'll laugh at either the obviousness of it all or its stupidity or maybe even its inventiveness , but the point is , you 'll laugh .
numb
's no clear picture of who killed bob crane .
to find better entertainment
any art-house moviegoer is likely to find compelling
a phlegmatic bore , so tedious it makes the silly spy vs. spy film the sum of all fears , starring ben affleck , seem downright hitchcockian
who feels acting is the heart and soul of cinema
like a prison stretch
any creature-feature fan knows , when you cross toxic chemicals with a bunch of exotic creatures
guarantees karmen 's enthronement among the cinema 's memorable women .
is everything the original was not
the shining , the thing ,
it 's an effort to watch this movie , but it eventually pays off and is effective if you stick with it .
exhuming instead
nurtures the multi-layers of its characters ,
holistic healing system
coming ,
their idol 's energy and passion for detail
squeeze out some good laughs but not enough
the characters are too simplistic to maintain interest ,
wait to see what the director does next
that often becomes
pulpiness
the all-too-familiar saga
viewers not amused by the sick sense of humor
the movie would be impossible to sit through
worship
bankruptcy
this is a must !
put away the guitar , sell the amp ,
race and culture
on saturday night live
infrequently
at the screenplay level
shivers
of bad animation and mindless violence
's as entertaining
it 's no accident that the accidental spy is a solid action pic that returns the martial arts master to top form .
a fascinating character study with laughs
star wars junkie
ultimately unsatisfying
an epic
come even easier
drug dealers , kidnapping
long gone bottom-of-the-bill fare
the characters that made the first film such a delight
heavy irish brogue
a detailed personal portrait
a prison comedy that never really busts out of its comfy little cell
deft comic timing
what is really an amusing concept -- a high-tech tux that transforms its wearer into a superman
collateral damage
cut open
sweet and sexy film
anchored by splendid performances from an honored screen veteran and a sparkling newcomer who instantly transform themselves into a believable mother\/daughter pair
in need of a scented bath
idea -lrb- of middle-aged romance -rrb- is not handled well and , except for the fine star performances
is strong and funny , for the first 15 minutes
i 'm going home is so slight
's so crammed with scenes and vistas and pretty moments that it 's left a few crucial things out , like character development and coherence .
the intelligence of gay audiences has been grossly underestimated
are too crude to serve the work especially well
of castro
hard to take her spiritual quest at all seriously
as solid and as perfect as his outstanding performance as bond in die
selves
was daniel day-lewis
of a wintry new york city
parents beware ; this is downright movie penance .
, you still have that option .
another boorish movie
to attract crossover viewers
for a train car to drive through
well-meaning , beautifully produced film
communicates
hotels
coppola has made a film of intoxicating atmosphere and little else .
does n't hurt anyone and works for its participants
lillard and cardellini earn their scooby snacks , but
make a clear point --
`` all that heaven allows '' and `` imitation
em
caucasian
the space station
excellent 90-minute film
boredom to the point of collapse , turning into a black hole of dullness
hooks us
as quickly
bons
succumb
a cast
knows that 's all that matters
is as visceral as a gut punch
most hard-hearted person
miyazaki has created such a vibrant , colorful world , it 's almost impossible not to be swept away by the sheer beauty of his images .
than `` memento
long way
if the idea of the white man arriving on foreign shores to show wary natives the true light is abhorrent to you
of modern times
much power
relatively nothing happens
ultimate collapse during the film 's final -lrb- restored -rrb- third
of one of the greatest natural sportsmen of modern times
linearity
the sea swings
noticing some truly egregious lip-non-synching
paws
that so much of the movie -- again , as in the animal -- is a slapdash mess
vivid performances
dawson leery
he sees
as the two year affair which is its subject
, unchecked heartache
memory minutes
vietnam war
is n't necessarily
the period 's volatile romantic lives
so declared this year
, sarah 's dedication to finding her husband seems more psychotic than romantic , and nothing in the movie makes a convincing case that one woman 's broken heart outweighs all the loss we witness .
devastatingly telling
finished product
so it 's not a brilliant piece of filmmaking , but it is a funny -lrb- sometimes hilarious -rrb- comedy with a deft sense of humor about itself , a playful spirit and a game cast
this film will attach a human face to all those little steaming cartons .
there 's little to recommend snow dogs , unless one considers cliched dialogue and perverse escapism a source of high hilarity .
similarly styled gremlins
sound convincing
vin diesel
for kids of any age
lacks even the most fragmented charms i have found in almost all of his previous works
just different bodies
boy to see this picture
his open-faced , smiling madmen
may really
in the new release of cinema paradiso , the tale has turned from sweet to bittersweet , and when the tears come during that final , beautiful scene , they finally feel absolutely earned .
praises female self-sacrifice
gangs '' is never lethargic
obstacle course
, the movie runs a good race , one that will have you at the edge of your seat for long stretches . '
, storytelling fails to provide much more insight than the inside column of a torn book jacket .
if you have the patience for it , you wo n't feel like it 's wasted yours
with stereotypical familial quandaries
of the star of road trip
inexplicable and unpleasant
when a preordained `` big moment '' will occur and not `` if
got a taste of what it 's like on the other side of the bra
the modern remake
seen the end of the movie
to sustain interest in his profession after the family tragedy
virtuosity
while the ensemble player who gained notice in guy ritchie 's lock , stock and two smoking barrels and snatch has the bod , he 's unlikely to become a household name on the basis of his first starring vehicle .
its characters tissue-thin
love , the sort of bitter old crank who sits behind his light meter and harangues the supposed injustices of the artistic world-at-large
a movie that sends you out of the theater feeling
, insightful and entertaining
is fascinating , though , even if the movie itself does n't stand a ghost of a chance
a vivid , spicy footnote to history , and a movie that grips and holds you in rapt attention from start to finish .
trial movie , escape movie and unexpected fable
a predictable outcome and a screenplay
since christopher walken kinda romanced cyndi lauper in the opportunists
at once subtle and visceral , the film never succumbs to the trap of the maudlin or tearful , offering instead with its unflinching gaze a measure of faith in the future .
kid-vid
the ultra-violent gangster wannabe
sparkles
's a fanboy ` what if ? '
all that 's going on here
has tackled a meaty subject and drawn engaging characters while peppering the pages with memorable zingers
a meatier
a tad less for grit and
hell , i dunno
a lot smarter and more unnerving than the sequels
vampire soap opera
that really scores
pardon
- she-cute baggage
inspiring or
nice piece of work .
its audacious ambitions sabotaged by pomposity , steven soderbergh 's space opera emerges as a numbingly dull experience .
stands
entree
chest
mr. shyamalan
it would be like to be smack in the middle of a war zone armed with nothing but a camera
nothing wrong with performances here ,
you can taste it ,
of space travel
the further oprahfication of the world
sarah 's dedication
self-esteem
more adventurous
forgive any shoddy product
sentimental resolution
also somewhat touched
not kids , who do n't need the lesson in repugnance .
endless rain is offset by the sheer ugliness of everything else
a refreshingly smart and newfangled variation on several themes derived from far less sophisticated and knowing horror films
worthy addition
fun-loving
an actress whose face projects that woman 's doubts and yearnings
you slice it
action-thriller\/dark
that is wickedly fun to watch
much of it is funny , but there are also some startling , surrealistic moments ...
-lrb- ramsay -rrb-
both a level of sophisticated intrigue and human-scale characters
you never know where changing lanes is going to take you but it 's a heck of a ride .
a similar theme
sniffle
jae-eun jeong 's take care of my cat brings a beguiling freshness to a coming-of-age story with such a buoyant , expressive flow of images that it emerges as another key contribution to the flowering of the south korean cinema .
submarine drama
to a whole lot
if i want a real movie , i 'll buy the criterion dvd .
has really found his groove these days .
the power of this script , and the performances that come with it , is that the whole damned thing did n't get our moral hackles up .
enough high points to keep this from being a complete waste of time
cross-country road trip
unearth
is almost beside the point
pollute
sometimes shorter is better .
interview with the assassin is structured less as a documentary and more as a found relic ,
a lack of clarity and audacity that a subject as monstrous and pathetic as dahmer
would have been benefited from a sharper , cleaner script before it went in front of the camera
emotion
has the stomach-knotting suspense of a legal thriller
is unashamedly pro-serbian and makes little attempt to give voice to the other side
a friend
be greedy
truths emerge .
might describe as a castrated
humorless , self-conscious art drivel
this is a picture that maik , the firebrand turned savvy ad man , would be envious of : it hijacks the heat of revolution and turns it into a sales tool
discerning taste
wilde 's wit and
appalling , shamelessly manipulative and contrived
... another example of how sandler is losing his touch .
slightly sunbaked and summery
teddy bears ' picnic ranks
more obvious
floating narrative
cultural and personal self-discovery and a picaresque view
'll buy the soundtrack
besco
complex situation
makes all those jokes
most appealing movies
like being able to hit on a 15-year old when you 're over 100
esteemed writer-actor
hit you
in american history x
is badly edited , often awkwardly directed and suffers from the addition of a wholly unnecessary pre-credit sequence designed to give some of the characters a ` back story
of room for editing
feel the screenwriter at every moment `
agreeably startling use
add beyond the dark visions already relayed by superb
consistently funny , in an irresistible junior-high way , and consistently free
bloated effects
garage sale
finally ,
league college
the same sentence
allows ,
a genuinely bone-chilling tale
a solid pedigree both in front of and , more specifically , behind the camera
those conversations
sleeper success
i enjoyed the movie in a superficial way , while never sure what its purpose was .
after spangle of monsoon wedding in late marriage --
shapeless and uninflected
that tells us nothing new
intrigue , partisans and sabotage
on a faulty premise , one it follows into melodrama and silliness
however , is original
the film is extremely thorough .
wondered
hell-jaunt purists
eke out an emotional tug of the heart , one which it fails to get
illustrates the ability of the human spirit to overcome adversity .
is even more embracing than monty , if only because it accepts nasty behavior and severe flaws as part of the human condition
by there
as any james bond thriller
juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks
as darkly funny , energetic , and surprisingly gentle
recently said
permits
to a house party
an asian perspective
ii experience
the four feathers is definitely horse feathers , but
doting on its eccentric characters
more experimental in its storytelling
hallmark film
tres
steal
most high-concept films candy-coat with pat storylines , precious circumstances and beautiful stars
nearly three decades of bittersweet camaraderie and history , in which we feel that we truly know what makes holly and marina tick
than punishment
makes it seem
superficially loose
such a lousy way
have been so much more
cover up
a franchise sequel starring wesley snipes
` tadpole ' was one of the films so declared this year , but it 's really more of the next pretty good thing .
it 's no lie
this odd , poetic road movie , spiked by jolts of pop music , pretty much takes place in morton 's ever-watchful gaze
nothing about the film -- with the possible exception of elizabeth hurley 's breasts --
its own staggeringly unoriginal terms
is clever enough , though thin writing proves its undoing
trap
the three
much right
heroism and abject suffering
that first encounter
over michael idemoto as michael
come down the road in 2002
becomes just another revenge film
true-crime
handles the nuclear crisis sequences evenly but milks drama when she should be building suspense , and drags out too many scenes toward the end that should move quickly
we all ca n't stand
uncommonly sincere
the pulsating thick of a truly frightening situation
buy is an accomplished actress ,
visually atrocious ,
could have gone a long way
seem fresh
massacres
making dog day afternoon with a cause
mildly fleshed-out
of an endless trailer
of jerry bruckheimer productions
sick and evil
, oozing , chilling and heart-warming
`` the simpsons ''
feeling like it was worth your seven bucks , even though it does turn out to be a bit of a cheat in the end
feral and uncomfortable .
via communication
it is frequently amusing
's never been better in this colorful bio-pic of a mexican icon
ticket cost
dope
lies a plot cobbled together from largely flat and uncreative moments
borrows heavily from both seven and the silence of the lambs
predictable than their consequences
weird and wonderful comedy
10 or 15 minutes could be cut
the level of a telanovela
acted by a british cast
absurd plot twists ,
can impart an almost visceral sense of dislocation and change .
the acting is amateurish , the cinematography is atrocious , the direction is clumsy
purpose and taste
that resonate with profundity
your 20th outing
you are n't very bright
complicated hero
must go to grant , who has n't lost a bit of the dry humor that first made audiences on both sides of the atlantic love him
float like butterflies and the spinning styx sting like bees .
this is not chabrol 's best ,
political insights
show enough of the creative process or even of what was created for the non-fan to figure out what makes wilco a big deal
is even more suggestive of a 65th class reunion mixer where only eight surviving members show up
pseudo-serious
is almost in a class with that of wilde
about the best thing you could say about narc
than entertaining
unpleasant debate that 's been given the drive of a narrative and that 's been acted out
easy on the reel\/real world dichotomy
full , irritating display
poorly dubbed
`` ca n't handle the truth '' than high crimes
feel what they feel
human urges
increasingly emphasizes the computer and the cool
a three-minute sketch
an old type
seductively stylish game
sets animation back 30 years , musicals back 40 years and judaism back at least 50 .
to a lightweight story about matchmaking
spans time and
of her
get a hold on
men in heels
stuffy and
hold the screen
sooner
anomie
the sheer ugliness of everything else
men in black ii creates a new threat for the mib , but recycles the same premise .
the-loose banter
skimpy clothes
psychologically probing
of the best special effects
can and will turn on a dime from oddly humorous to tediously sentimental
walked out muttering words like `` horrible '' and `` terrible
lift the spirits of the whole family
green dragon is still a deeply moving effort to put a human face on the travail of thousands of vietnamese .
for the most part wilde 's droll whimsy helps `` being earnest '' overcome its weaknesses
their memorable and resourceful performances
even as they are being framed in conversation
reader
stomach-knotting suspense
given the drive of a narrative
romantic comedy and dogme 95 filmmaking may seem odd bedfellows , but they turn out to be delightfully compatible here
fairlane
warmth to go around , with music and laughter
of murderous ambition
parts of the film feel a bit too much like an infomercial for ram dass 's latest book aimed at the boomer demographic .
a simple premise
by surprise
a cutting room floor
a live-action cartoon ,
damon\/bourne
a manically generous christmas vaudeville .
no indication
was shot two years ago
worst thing
be lost on the target audience
some robots
that arrives
has the thrown-together feel of a summer-camp talent show : hastily written , underrehearsed , arbitrarily plotted and
felt fantasy of a director 's travel through 300 years of russian history .
guess
warmth and longing
the film has an odd purity that does n't bring you into the characters so much as it has you study them .
could too easily
much less
as hilariously raunchy as south park
takes hold and grips hard
eerie spell
had long since
a heartening tale
`` other side
most of the time ,
compositions
the conspiracies
fearless purity
a big , comforting jar
rancorous
be as heartily sick of mayhem as cage 's war-weary marine
for the school-age crowd
the film 's intimate camera work and
leaves you scratching your head in amazement over the fact that so many talented people could participate in such an
halfway through this picture i was beginning to hate it , and ,
's not just
executed with such gentle but insistent sincerity , with such good humor and appreciation of the daily grind that only the most hardhearted scrooge could fail to respond .
never becomes the clever crime comedy it thinks it is
never truly come to care about the main characters and whether or not they 'll wind up together
griffiths '
find on the next inevitable incarnation of the love boat
its storytelling prowess and special effects are both listless .
should have been sent back to the tailor for some major alterations .
resentful betty and the manipulative yet needy margot are front and center .
a mile of the longest yard
to live waydowntown
to be released in imax format
japanese animation
hos
the extreme sports generation
real
would likely
outrageous , ingenious
do n't care what kind of sewage they shovel into their mental gullets to simulate sustenance
in imagination and authentic christmas spirit
disjointed
great fun both for sports aficionados and for ordinary louts whose idea of exercise is climbing the steps of a stadium-seat megaplex
phone
were it
parables
have n't read the book
, you 're going to feel like you were n't invited to the party .
the most undeserving victim
kirsten dunst 's
our culture
teen-speak and animal gibberish
this wretchedly unfunny wannabe comedy is inane and awful
it made me want to get made-up and go see this movie with my sisters .
next movie
designed to give some of the characters a ` back story
despite its shortcomings
getting weirder
's braveheart as well as the recent pearl harbor
called ` under siege 3
general audiences might not come away with a greater knowledge of the facts of cuban music
a sleeper success
at revolution studios and imagine entertainment
manages to convince almost everyone that it was put on the screen , just for them .
instead of an endless trailer
what 's missing is what we call the ` wow ' factor .
although made on a shoestring and unevenly
of the emptiness
4w formula
film buffs should get to know
a way of seeping into your consciousness
in myrtle beach , s.c.
come much lower
1.2
returning director rob minkoff ... and screenwriter bruce joel rubin
first-time director kevin donovan managed to find something new to add to the canon of chan
highly ambitious and personal
preoccupations and
does n't transcend genre
his storytelling skills have eroded
1984 uncut version
taking a look
ethereal nature
this gets us in trouble
biggest husband-and-wife disaster
is an unsettling sight , and indicative of his , if you will , out-of-kilter character , who rambles aimlessly through ill-conceived action pieces .
a bittersweet drama about the limbo of grief and how truth-telling can open the door to liberation .
writer-director dylan kidd
was 270 years ago
their heads
imagine another director ever making his wife look so bad in a major movie
of `` punch-drunk love
unnecessary
unconcerned about what they ingest
his impressions of life and loss and
relatively serious subject
a screenplay to die for
the only way for a reasonably intelligent person to get through the country bears
from the premise
in the last 20 minutes
for himself
... is at once playful and haunting , an in-depth portrait of an iconoclastic artist who was fundamentally unknowable even to his closest friends .
focused
i was trying to decide what annoyed me most about god is great ... i 'm not , and then i realized that i just did n't care .
with nothing but a camera
a film with almost as many delights for adults as there are for children and dog lovers .
kept looking for the last exit from brooklyn .
anything to do with it
a distinctly musty odour , its expiry date long gone
be expected from a college comedy that 's target audience has n't graduated from junior high school
adult world
eats , meddles
clad grunge-pirate with a hairdo like gandalf
at us
to hide new secretions from the parental units
if the material is slight and admittedly manipulative
... instead go rent `` shakes the clown '' , a much funnier film with a similar theme and an equally great robin williams performance .
because it plays everything too safe
the film sits with square conviction and touching good sense on the experience of its women
engrossing and grim portrait
own immaturity
some elements of it really blow the big one ,
blaring
the story is virtually impossible to follow here , but there 's a certain style and wit to the dialogue .
allows the characters to inhabit their world without cleaving to a narrative arc
add up to a biting satire that has no teeth
little style
a determined , ennui-hobbled slog
trumpet blast that there may be a new mexican cinema a-bornin '
the previous film 's successes
ending aside
robert altman 's lesser works
, and entirely implausible
-lrb- and lovely -rrb-
a chilly
an energetic , violent movie with a momentum that never lets up .
of using george and lucy 's most obvious differences to ignite sparks
someone like judd , who really ought to be playing villains
because of that
an acidic all-male all about eve
going to give it a marginal thumbs up
... manages to embody the worst excesses of nouvelle vague without any of its sense of fun or energy .
oscar wilde 's
is best when illustrating the demons bedevilling the modern masculine journey
the passion
be seen as propaganda
a big idea
is , in a word , brilliant as the conflicted daniel
latin actors
might have hoped
the right questions
miller , kuras and the actresses
for a film that celebrates radical , nonconformist values , what to do in case of fire ?
veers like a drunken driver
promises is one film that 's truly deserving of its oscar nomination .
scrape
is confused in death to smoochy into something both ugly and mindless
never rises above superficiality .
have easily tipped this film into the `` a '' range , as is
that they are actually movie folk
the comic elements of the premise ,
this material could work , especially since the actresses in the lead roles are all more than competent
victims and predators
ins and
reactionary ideas
is that there is never any question of how things will turn out .
's also a lot of redundancy and unsuccessful crudeness accompanying it
in the many film
patch
above the level of an after-school tv special
don king
of gay audiences
guys would probably be duking it out with the queen of the damned for the honor .
you 'd grab your kids and run and then probably call the police .
for kids , spirit
bette davis
at all clear what it 's trying to say and even if it were -- i doubt it
a heady , biting , be-bop ride through nighttime manhattan , a loquacious videologue of the modern male and the lengths to which he 'll go to weave a protective cocoon around his own ego .
be idling in neutral
his genre and his character construct is a wonderous accomplishment of veracity and narrative grace
small and easily overshadowed by its predictability
against the tawdry soap opera antics
have tremendous chemistry
cold , grey
focusing on eccentricity but
makes the same mistake as the music industry it criticizes , becoming so slick and watered-down it almost loses what made you love it
twenty years later , e.t. is still a cinematic touchstone .
the dangerous lives of altar boys ' take on adolescence feels painfully true .
depict the french revolution
a ray of hope
far from fresh-squeezed
have made every effort to disguise it as an unimaginative screenwriter 's invention
pandering
amazement over the fact
the first frame
a very resonant chord
difficult time
inchoate
reinforcement
's anti-catholic
such tools as nudity , profanity and violence
queen of the damned as you might have guessed , makes sorry use of aaliyah in her one and only starring role
solondz may be convinced that he has something significant to say , but he is n't talking a talk that appeals to me
conjured up more coming-of-age stories than seem possible
like the rugrats movies , the wild thornberrys movie does n't offer much more than the series
sincere acting
mainly because blanchett and ribisi compellingly tap into a spiritual aspect of their characters ' suffering
on a marquee , especially when the payoff is an unschooled comedy like stealing harvard , which fails to keep 80 minutes from seeming like 800
, lumpish cipher
, it ultimately delivers
the level of insight that made -lrb- eyre 's -rrb-
as france 's foremost cinematic poet of the workplace
a christmas perennial
appointed time
an invitation
's pleasant enough
a recycling
riveting memories
movie-star intensity
will likely prefer to keep on watching .
can taste it
absolutely not .
he 's going to make a splash even greater than arnold schwarzenegger , jean-claud van damme or steven segal
corniness
at a brisk , amusing pace
the limited chemistry created by ralph fiennes and jennifer lopez
than it is wise
reveal a more ambivalent set of characters and motivations
into a sentence
haunting about `` fence ''
ants
money grubbing new yorkers and their serial
the film sometimes flags
the rowdy participants think it is
could as easily have been called ` under siege 3 :
that comes along every day
good ear
no clear-cut hero and no all-out villain
with originality , humour and pathos
swept away '
half-an-hour long
a millisecond of thought
nothing short of a travesty of a transvestite comedy
charismatic charmer
stands out for its only partly synthetic decency
associated with the term
inside danish cows
angelina jolie 's surprising flair for self-deprecating comedy
both the physical setting and emotional tensions of the papin sisters
the cartoon in japan that gave people seizures
it 's hard to believe these jokers are supposed to have pulled off four similar kidnappings before .
chaplin
sticking out
with a confrontational stance
easy to guess
has one strike against it
'll feel like you ate a reeses without the peanut butter ...
the unique niche of self-critical , behind-the-scenes navel-gazing kaufman has carved from orleans ' story and his own infinite insecurity is a work of outstanding originality .
recognize zeus -lrb- the dog from snatch -rrb-
the work of an artist
bogs down in a surfeit of characters and
`` on guard ! ''
you could have about spirited away
how its makers actually seem to understand what made allen 's romantic comedies so pertinent and enduring
not to like about a movie with a ` children 's ' song that includes the line ` my stepdad 's not mean , he 's just adjusting '
spontaneous creativity
be wholesome and subversive at the same time
the town has kind of an authentic feel , but
absorbs
animated sequel
familiar , fairly uneventful and boasting no real surprises -- but still quite tasty and inviting all the same
a retooling of fahrenheit 451
a reworking
well , i 'm not exactly sure what -- and has all the dramatic weight of a raindrop
a film about female friendship that men can embrace and women will talk about for hours .
the santa clause 2 is a barely adequate babysitter for older kids , but i 've got to give it thumbs down
a rather listless amble down
teenagers horror flick
speaks for itself
of americans
the street
company 's
metaphorical dramatization
exhaustion , from watching a movie that is dark -lrb- dark green , to be exact -rrb- , sour , bloody and mean
sparring
the chateau has one very funny joke and a few other decent ones , but all it amounts to is a mildly funny , sometimes tedious , ultimately insignificant film
, sum up the strange horror of life in the new millennium
to see this terrific film with your kids -- if you do n't have kids borrow some
flinch from its unsettling prognosis , namely , that the legacy of war is a kind of perpetual pain
saw at childhood ,
the power and grace
this one is told almost entirely from david 's point of view
conflagration
blasphemous and nonsensical
whether we believe in them
high points to keep this from being a complete waste of time
pours into every frame
high drama
what bailly manages to deliver
lyrical endeavour
romp that has something to say
-lrb- crudup -rrb- a suburban architect ,
recalling sixties ' rockumentary milestones from lonely boy to
be completely forgettable
methodical ,
is easy to take this film at face value and enjoy its slightly humorous and tender story
hoary dialogue ,
to enter the theater
can be trained to live out and carry on their parents ' anguish
controlled
of deja vu
when sex threatens to overwhelm everything else
impetus
found writer-director mitch davis 's wall of kitsch hard going .
try
that you actually buy into
stitched together from stock situations and characters from other movies
least demanding
want it to be better and more successful than it is
undercover
from the brave , uninhibited performances
a durable part of the movie landscape
his imagination
ended so damned
in formula -- which is a waste of de niro , mcdormand and the other good actors in the cast
told in scattered fashion , the movie only intermittently lives up to the stories and faces and music of the men who are its subject .
are unintentional
even 3 oscar winners
will be seen to better advantage on cable , especially considering its barely
is throwing up his hands in surrender
squirm with recognition
cultural distinctions
to win over the two-drink-minimum crowd
than a worthwhile glimpse of independent-community guiding lights
which has become commonplace in movies that explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world
on its plate at times
afraid to provoke introspection in both its characters and its audience
ms. seldhal
jugglers , old schoolers
its convolutions
's french
veggie
max pokes , provokes , takes expressionistic license and hits a nerve ... as far as art is concerned , it 's mission accomplished .
chan has done in the united states
kids '
four fine
this tale
on , well , love in the time of money
becomes a routine shocker
out there somewhere who 's dying for this kind of entertainment
his cinematographer ,
a formula family tearjerker told with a heavy irish brogue ... accentuating , rather than muting , the plot 's saccharine thrust .
the jokes are sophomoric , stereotypes are sprinkled everywhere and the acting ranges from bad to bodacious .
light , comic side
were dylan thomas alive to witness first-time director ethan hawke 's strained chelsea walls , he might have been tempted to change his landmark poem to , ` do not go gentle into that good theatre . '
i certainly was n't feeling any of it
enhances the quality of neil burger 's impressive fake documentary
the cameo-packed , m : i-2-spoofing title sequence is the funniest 5 minutes to date in this spy comedy franchise ...
a moving picture that does not move .
worked a lot better had it been a short film
the film would have been more enjoyable had the balance shifted in favor of water-bound action over the land-based ` drama , ' but the emphasis on the latter leaves blue crush waterlogged .
slightly sunbaked and summery mind , sex and lucia may well prove diverting enough .
may look classy in a '60s - homage pokepie hat , but as a character he 's dry , dry , dry
impressive and highly entertaining celebration
sillier , cuter ,
no picnic
hoping that the rich promise of the script will be realized on the screen
overall flaw
feel like it 's wasted yours
cliches that shoplifts shamelessly from farewell-to-innocence movies like the wanderers and a bronx tale without cribbing any of their intelligence
were it not for the supporting cast .
short of wonderful with its ten-year-old female protagonist and its steadfast refusal to set up a dualistic battle between good and evil .
a rental
keeps it from seeming predictably formulaic
deftly manages to avoid many of the condescending stereotypes that so often plague films dealing with the mentally ill
torturing
only has about 25 minutes of decent material .
it never seems fresh and vital .
understated performance
fare with real thematic heft
goth-vampire , tortured
reach them
daring and verve
pleasant enough
imbued with passion and attitude
a random series of collected gags , pranks , pratfalls , dares , injuries , etc.
to give it a millisecond of thought
what 's infuriating about full frontal is that it 's too close to real life to make sense .
works on the whodunit level as its larger themes
the most compelling performance of the year
the warning
great time
sloppy slapstick
while walking around a foreign city with stunning architecture
his several silly subplots
this cinema verite speculation on the assassination of john f. kennedy may have been inspired by blair witch
how long you 've been sitting still
than you did
, beautifully realized
a surfeit of weighty revelations , flowery dialogue , and nostalgia for the past
the film 's constant mood of melancholy and its unhurried narrative
conflict as
found the ring moderately absorbing , largely for its elegantly colorful look and sound
simple and
its appeal will probably limited to lds church members and undemanding armchair tourists .
determined new zealanders
certain degree
dishes out a ton of laughs that everyone can enjoy .
20 years since 48 hrs
you have some idea of the glum , numb experience of watching o fantasma
choppy , overlong documentary about ` the lifestyle . '
the places
a feel movie
a `` what was it all for
few days
the parade of veteran painters , confounded dealers , and
insistently demanding otherness
melodramatic paranormal romance is an all-time low for kevin costner .
, director fisher stevens inexplicably dips key moments from the film in waking life water colors .
, the film never succumbs to the trap of the maudlin or tearful , offering instead with its unflinching gaze a measure of faith in the future .
a glimpse of the solomonic decision facing jewish parents in those turbulent times :
a character 's
terminally cute drama
helps make great marching bands half the fun of college football games
a very depressing movie of many missed opportunities .
last five years
connect in a neat way
offers us
release your pent
an interesting and at times captivating take on loss and loneliness .
its sequel
phenomenon
it mostly told through on-camera interviews with several survivors , whose riveting memories are rendered with such clarity that it 's as if it all happened only yesterday
could n't help but feel the wasted potential of this slapstick comedy
ca n't act
could bond while watching a walk to remember .
exhaustingly contrived
antwone fisher certainly does the trick of making us care about its protagonist and celebrate his victories
mean
a heartfelt romance
positively leaden as the movie sputters to its inevitable tragic conclusion
, ` garth ' has n't progressed as nicely as ` wayne . '
, there is almost nothing in this flat effort that will amuse or entertain them , either .
instead of building to a laugh riot
like a grinning jack o ' lantern
a wish
to savour binoche 's skill
a product
nonchallenging , life-affirming lesson
've ever seen before , and yet completely familiar .
's well worth
would have had enough of plucky british eccentrics with hearts of gold .
the good thing
desert
frankly , it 's kind of insulting , both to men and women .
better than sorcerer 's stone
a hypnotic portrait
is hardly journalism at all
chiaroscuro
all by stuffing himself into an electric pencil sharpener
think to make the attraction a movie
true-blue
light -lrb- yet unsentimental -rrb-
, self-deprecating level
other than a mildly engaging central romance , hospital is sickly entertainment at best and mind-destroying cinematic pollution at worst .
which half of dragonfly is worse : the part where nothing 's happening , or the part where something 's happening
nearly surprising
was it
for a best-foreign-film oscar
real human soul
part biography , part entertainment and part history
the updated dickensian sensibility
are a little too big
a first-rate cast
desperate attempt
for devotees of french cinema , safe conduct is so rich with period minutiae it 's like dying and going to celluloid heaven .
, leaner
we call the ` wow ' factor
that the highest power of all is the power of love
despite an impressive roster of stars and direction from kathryn bigelow
dawson
chain
the main character suggests , ` what if
is very funny but too concerned with giving us a plot
be combined with the misconceived final 5
a durable part
there 's something creepy about this movie .
that beneath the familiar , funny surface
shunji iwai 's
ca n't swim
comment
unblinking
's a little girl-on-girl action
deform families , then
all that bad of a movie
fincher takes no apparent joy in making movies , and
, straightforward text
their lives ,
vital action sequences
between the now spy-savvy siblings , carmen -lrb- vega -rrb- and juni -lrb- sabara -rrb- cortez ,
no interest
like martin scorsese
part of a perhaps surreal campaign to bring kissinger to trial for crimes against humanity
the importance
bratty
what could have been a confusing and horrifying vision into an intense and engrossing head-trip
fundamentally
deliberately and devotedly constructed
make as anti-kieslowski a pun as possible
that way
love each other
advice
certainly beautiful to look at , but its not very informative about its titular character and no more challenging than your average television biopic .
made for each other
even if you have no interest in the gang-infested
altogether darker side
it 's a treat watching shaw , a british stage icon , melting under the heat of phocion 's attentions .
the alternate sexuality
street activism
it could become a cult classic
demeaning its subjects
give it
listening to a four-year-old
gloss
of this ancient indian practice
world 's
boring , pretentious
ladies and gentlemen
her life is meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance , in a movie that is definitely meaningless , vapid and devoid of substance
upper echelons
a surge through swirling rapids or
its spectacle
too predictable and far too cliched
john waters movie
another boorish movie from the i-heard-a-joke - at-a-frat-party school of screenwriting
a fast , frenetic , funny , even punny 6 --
slide
the original could ever have hoped to be
could never
give you goosebumps as its uncanny tale of love , communal discord , and justice
jet li on rollerblades
angela gheorghiu , ruggero raimondi
geared toward maximum comfort and familiarity .
guys and dolls
of monsters , inc. ,
ca n't tear himself away from the characters
against all odds , nothing does
is , quite pointedly ,
collapses when mr. taylor tries to shift the tone to a thriller 's rush
some fictional ,
one level or
mergers and downsizing
a strong and unforced supporting cast
perfect balance
to find a compelling dramatic means of addressing a complex situation
the ins and outs of modern moviemaking
of a hubert selby jr.
first world
lay
far more often than the warfare
growing strange hairs ,
be too narrow to attract crossover viewers
a terrific date movie
unaware that it 's the butt of its own joke
by ll cool j.
mr. spielberg 's
, this nicholas nickleby finds itself in reduced circumstances -- and , also like its hero , it remains brightly optimistic , coming through in the end .
for a film -- rowdy , brawny and lyrical in the best irish sense
in the film 's background
ear-pleasing
alive to witness first-time director
acquires
same old story
die for
diesel is that rare creature -- an action hero with table manners , and one who proves that elegance is more than tattoo deep .
the shameless self-caricature of ` analyze this ' -lrb- 1999 -rrb- and ` analyze that , ' promised -lrb- or threatened -rrb- for later this year
poorly structured
a wishy-washy melodramatic movie that shows us plenty of sturm und drung , but explains its characters ' decisions only unsatisfactorily .
better known
in spite of featuring a script credited to no fewer than five writers
of fierce competition
its spry 2001 predecessor
rohmer still has a sense of his audience
-lrb- jeff 's -rrb- gorgeous , fluid compositions
the 1920
that even a simple `` goddammit
, the film is a hilarious adventure and i shamelessly enjoyed it .
swimming with sharks and the player , this latest skewering
america 's skin-deep notions
a funny , triumphant , and moving documentary
director jay russell weighs down his capricious fairy-tale with heavy sentiment and lightweight meaning .
's a pleasure to have a film like the hours as an alternative .
's the brilliant surfing photography bringing you right inside the massive waves that lifts blue crush into one of the summer 's most pleasurable movies
reaches the level of crudity in the latest austin powers extravaganza
is a thoughtful examination of faith , love and power
the massive waves that lifts blue crush into one of the summer 's most pleasurable movies
of the national lampoon film franchise , too long reduced to direct-to-video irrelevancy
images you wish you had n't seen
they never wanted to leave .
one of the year 's best
in front of
the adventues
stores
busy urban comedy is clearly not zhang 's forte
postcard perfect ,
's lovely that cal works out his issues with his dad and comes to terms with his picture-perfect life
fascinating subject matter
notorious subject
although frailty fits into a classic genre , in its script and execution
's a drag how nettelbeck sees working women -- or at least this working woman -- for whom she shows little understanding
-lrb- gosling 's -rrb- combination of explosive physical energy and convincing intelligence helps create a complex , unpredictable character .
dangerous and domineering mother
the movie 's blatant derivativeness is one reason it 's so lackluster .
romantic comedy plotline
limp wrists
amusing and unpredictable
a teen in love with his stepmom
the timeless danger of emotions repressed
little movie
by all means
been lost in the translation
reactionary
an actress , not quite
with a series of riveting set pieces
crimen
, he took three minutes of dialogue , 30 seconds of plot and turned them into a 90-minute movie that feels five hours long .
several survivors
each story is built on a potentially interesting idea , but the first two are ruined by amateurish writing and acting , while the third feels limited by its short running time
's characteristically startling visual style and an almost palpable sense of intensity
the actors are simply too good , and the story too intriguing , for technical flaws to get in the way
is now stretched to barely feature length , with a little more attention paid to the animation .
the only possible complaint you could have about spirited away
a beautifully tooled action thriller about love and terrorism in korea .
uses the last act to reel in the audience
quick-buck
conditioning and
want to spend their time in the theater thinking up grocery lists and ways to tell their kids how not to act like pinocchio
youthful anomie
suffered most
when crush departs from the 4w formula
sullivan
... is the rare common-man artist who 's wise enough to recognize that there are few things in this world more complex -- and , as it turns out , more fragile -- than happiness .
is son of animal house
view of america , history and the awkwardness of human life
at kids
made with an enormous amount of affection
a visit
there 's some fine sex onscreen , and some tense arguing , but not a whole lot more .
has worked wonders with the material
if you have n't seen the film lately
an uneven mix
capitalize
about angels
life-size
it 's goofy -lrb- if not entirely wholesome -rrb- fun
uncompromising ,
that makes the more hackneyed elements of the film easier to digest
obsessions
cheesy b-movie playing
unintelligible
lacks the skill or presence to regain any ground
every regard
a listless and desultory affair
analyze this , not
a grouchy ayatollah
much of all about lily chou-chou is mesmerizing
the full 90 minutes
eisenhower era
has a desolate air
better effects , better acting and a hilarious kenneth branagh .
sounds
merely bad rather than
from the shadow of ellis ' book
'' has-been
fiery passion
, despite the mild hallucinogenic buzz , is of overwhelming waste
that the film makes the viewer feel like the movie 's various victimized audience members after a while , but it also happens to be the movie 's most admirable quality
is an unpleasantly shallow and immature character with whom to spend 110 claustrophobic minutes .
nightmarish
, this quietly lyrical tale probes the ambiguous welcome extended by iran to the afghani refugees who streamed across its borders , desperate for work and food .
is life
into this dream hispanic role with a teeth-clenching gusto
a fresh , entertaining comedy that looks at relationships minus traditional gender roles .
barris ' motivations
the befuddling complications life
who have not read the book
the new film is much more eye-catching than its blood-drenched stephen norrington-directed predecessor
destroy everything we hold dear about cinema , only now it 's begun to split up so that it can do even more damage
succeeds through sincerity
smallness
watching harris ham it up while physically and emotionally disintegrating over the course of the movie has a certain poignancy in light of his recent death , but boyd 's film offers little else of consequence
reliable textbook
disintegrates into a dreary , humorless soap opera
releases
feel powerful
genuinely unnerving
version of the irresponsible sandlerian manchild , undercut by the voice of the star of road trip
'm the guy who liked there 's something about mary and both american pie movies
the beautifully choreographed kitchen ballet
however , having sucked dry the undead action flick formula , blade ii mutates into a gross-out monster movie with effects that are more silly than scary .
bod
we have here
pulsating thick
served jews who escaped the holocaust .
this breezy caper movie becomes a soulful , incisive meditation on the way we were , and the way we are .
despite all the backstage drama , this is a movie that tells stories that work -- is charming , is moving
slope
will be something to behold
and vulgar innuendo
sparkles in its deft portrait of tinseltown 's seasoned veterans
hugely entertaining from start to finish , featuring a fall from grace that still leaves shockwaves , it will gratify anyone who has ever suspected hollywood of being overrun by corrupt and hedonistic weasels .
a great one
the script , credited to director abdul malik abbott and ernest ` tron ' anderson
need n't
showing off
in its deft portrait of tinseltown 's seasoned veterans
in the tiny two seater plane that carried the giant camera around australia , sweeping and gliding , banking
an average b-movie with no aspirations
tuck everlasting falls victim to that everlasting conundrum experienced by every human who ever lived : too much to do , too little time to do it in .
scar
ambitious ,
highways ,
existential
tv reruns and supermarket tabloids
lawrence desperately looks elsewhere , seizing on george 's haplessness and lucy 's personality tics .
the filmmakers ' eye for detail and the high standards of performance
when it suits the script
snatch
valuable
make chan 's action
flagrantly
a flat script and a low budget
quarter the fun of toy story 2
an in-depth portrait
the shadows
a caffeinated , sloppy brilliance
of mordant humor
director tom shadyac and star kevin costner
to filter out the complexity
historically significant , and personal , episode
wisdom and emotion
a vibrant , colorful world
mad queens , obsessive relationships , and
mushy , existential exploration
run through dark tunnels , fight off various anonymous attackers , and evade elaborate surveillance technologies
to an imitation movie
on what is otherwise a sumptuous work of b-movie imagination
the kind of folks they do n't understand , ones they figure the power-lunchers do n't care to understand , either
run through its otherwise comic narrative
seem heroic deserves a look .
adds an almost constant mindset of suspense
and dog lovers
about openness , particularly the
go very right , and
a solid , anguished performance that eclipses nearly everything else she 's ever done
is like watching a transcript of a therapy session brought to humdrum life by some freudian puppet .
's impossible to care who wins
come out in weeks
in a class with that of wilde
'd do well to check this one out because it 's straight up twin peaks action
cuter
schaefer 's ... determination to inject farcical raunch ... drowns out the promise of the romantic angle .
smart to ignore but a little too smugly superior to like
daringly perceptive , taut , piercing and feisty
comically dismal social realism
strictly middle of the road .
frei
want to understand what this story is really all about
basically
up for a
we have no idea what in creation is going on
comic heights
here and
tolerance
might be called an example of the haphazardness of evil
my only wish is that celebi could take me back to a time before i saw this movie
screenwriting cliches that sink it faster than a leaky freighter
what really sets the film apart is debrauwer 's refusal to push the easy emotional buttons
way off
the film is moody , oozing , chilling and heart-warming all at once ... a twisting , unpredictable , cat-and-mouse thriller .
looking , sounding and
consistently amusing but not as outrageous or funny
may not be history
does n't have much panache , but with material this rich it does n't need it .
primitive
between hallmark card sentimentality and goofy , life-affirming moments straight out of a cellular phone commercial
be emphasized enough
the level of kids ' television and plot threads
guilt-free
which gives you an idea just how bad it was
paper skeleton
can usually
has the thrown-together feel of a summer-camp talent show : hastily written ,
-lrb- a -rrb- slummer .
insistent and
than an unfunny movie that thinks it 's hilarious
'll buy the criterion dvd .
without a conclusion or pay off
a fairly harmless but ultimately lifeless feature-length afterschool special .
at least -rrb-
lightly .
maker 's
offers plenty of glimpses at existing photos
pity and
the writer-director
quiet , decisive moments between members of the cultural elite
has a way of gently swaying back and forth as it cradles its characters , veiling tension beneath otherwise tender movements
first installment
is a certain sense of experimentation and improvisation to this film that may not always work
the sexes
wooden performances
jason x
will find plenty to shake and shiver about in ` the ring
the timeless danger
coming-of-age tale .
perry 's good and his is an interesting character , but `` serving sara '' has n't much more to serve than silly fluff .
this rather convoluted journey
bean 's
the least of afghan tragedies
, direction , story and pace
portent
the star of the story
plays out with a dogged
is not only a love song to the movies
a moldy-oldie , not-nearly - as-nasty - as-it
admittedly limited extent
of its spirit
somewhere between sling blade and south of heaven , west of hell
to alienate the mainstream audience while ringing cliched to hardened indie-heads
world war ii experience
utilizes the idea of making kahlo 's art a living , breathing part of the movie , often catapulting the artist into her own work
college
putrid writing , direction and timing with a smile that says , ` if i stay positive , maybe i can channel one of my greatest pictures , drunken master .
funny popcorn
the writing
the truth about charlie is that it 's a brazenly misguided project .
dead-end existence
the entire history of the yiddish theater
embellishment
leave you rolling your eyes in the dark
not every low-budget movie
nicholson 's understated performance
on the kurds
the cartoon 's more obvious strength of snazziness
the saddle
the way chekhov is funny -rrb-
paramount
most pleasurable expressions of pure movie
eccentric characters
sinister inspiration
a surge
there 's none of the happily-ever - after spangle of monsoon wedding in late marriage -- and
in if argento 's hollywood counterparts ... had this much imagination and nerve
recommend waiting for dvd and just skipping straight to her scenes
cineasts will revel in those visual in-jokes , as in the film 's verbal pokes at everything from the likes of miramax chief harvey weinstein 's bluff personal style to the stylistic rigors of denmark 's dogma movement .
the filmmaker 's extraordinary access to massoud
we get a cinematic postcard that 's superficial and unrealized .
-lrb- russell -rrb- makes good b movies -lrb- the mask , the blob -rrb-
some creepy scenes that evoke childish night terrors ,
the lives and liberties
like a highbrow , low-key , 102-minute infomercial , blending entrepreneurial zeal with the testimony of satisfied customers .
consolation
\* corpus and its amiable jerking and reshaping of physical time and space
goofiness and
faithful to melville 's plotline
flux
sitcom
if you 're in the mood for something more comfortable than challenging
it follows the basic plot trajectory of nearly every schwarzenegger film
most thrillers send audiences out talking about specific scary scenes or startling moments ; `` frailty '' leaves us with the terrifying message that the real horror may be waiting for us at home .
whose aims -- and by extension , accomplishments --
add to the confusion
most thrillers
made , on all levels , that it does n't even qualify as a spoof of such
video experiment
rarely
in ` classic
showcases davies as a young woman of great charm , generosity and diplomacy
the `` soon-to-be-forgettable '' section
's pretty stupid
a convincing case that one woman 's broken heart outweighs all the loss we witness
the flaws inherent in how medical aid is made available to american workers
adequately fills the eyes
the story is lacking any real emotional impact , and the plot is both contrived and cliched .
heart attack
at a decidedly perverse pathology
burgeoning
boffo
inoffensive and
would .
acidic
also more than anything else slight ... tadpole pulls back from the consequences of its own actions and revelations .
a pianist , but a good human being
a rushed , slapdash , sequel-for-the-sake - of-a-sequel
for this sort of thing to work , we need agile performers
flat manner
the work of an artist who is simply tired -- of fighting the same fights , of putting the weight of the world on his shoulders , of playing with narrative form
wonderfully loopy tale of love , longing , and voting
the problem ,
is really closer
strikes hardest
the right direction
love stories require the full emotional involvement and support of a viewer .
a formula family tearjerker told with a heavy irish brogue
little less bling-bling
can bridge
hurts the overall impact of the film
must be in the genes
-- ever so gracefully --
even punny 6
lush
the flamboyant mannerisms that are the trademark of several of his performances
equals the original
workman 's
combining heated sexuality with a haunting sense of malaise
stumble over
the mask '' was for jim carrey
a rehash of every gangster movie from the past decade
almost nothing else
from being a realized work
down
one of the movies you 'd want to watch if you only had a week to live
offers rare insight
of the best
have just
succeeds as a well-made evocation
all relationships are simultaneously broadly metaphorical , oddly abstract , and excruciatingly literal
of storytelling
disrespected
a slight and uninventive movie
winning performances
morphs into a mundane '70s disaster flick
crush each other under cars
brooding but
impostor is a step down for director gary fleder .
cell phone
belinsky is still able to create an engaging story that keeps you guessing at almost every turn .
a zany mix of saturday night live-style parody , '70s blaxploitation films and goofball action comedy gone wild
a pointed little chiller
the enjoyable undercover brother , a zany mix of saturday night live-style parody , '70s blaxploitation films and goofball action comedy gone wild , dishes out a ton of laughs that everyone can enjoy .
gets its greatest play
reinvigorated
the most unexpected way
of the terrorist attacks
of unsuspecting lawmen
yet engrossing piece
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