Each time I watch this movie, it seems to get better. I watched it with my teen children years ago and now have the pleasure of watching it with my grandchildren. It has lost none of it's charm. This … more
THE HUMAN STAIN met a mixed reaction when released in the theatres, possibly because the issues, which imbue this film with particular significance, got lost on the large screen that by nature concentrates … more
In this time travel spin a woman (Peggy Sue) at her high school reunion has a heart attack and while lingering between life and death, is transported back in time to her high school days. Peggy Sue knowing … more
Pros: Great story, great actor chemistry, mix of (good) emotions Cons: Some minor "reality" flaws The Bottom Line: A great movie for a date. Filled with … more
Beautifully blending mystical Maori tribe beliefs with modern day 21st century, "Whale Rider" will have even the most hard-hearted cynics wiping their tear-stained eyes.According to a long-standing Maori … more
Pros: Gabrielle Union, some good laughs. Cons: Not exactly Shakespearean caliber. The Bottom Line: When all was said and done and the credits rolled, I … more
"The Accidental Tourist" Hmmm... even the title of the film has many meanings. Unhappily married couple, Macon Leary,(William Hurt)a travel guide author and Sarah Leary (Kathleen Turner) have just lost … more
What more is there to say? The movie was GREAT. LL was wonderful, Gabrielle Union was fabulous, and the supporting cast was simply over the top. Loved the storyline---that of 4 sisters whose closeness … more
Tim Burton was born in 1958 & raised in the suburban city of Burbank California. Burton was a recluse & very shy. He loved to draw and actually had a sketch of the little boy with the scissors for hands, … more
Pros: Great ensemble of actors Cons: BORING!!!!! The Bottom Line: Any movie that bores me enough to put me to sleep cannot score a recommendation no matter … more
Pros: Interesting story, great characters (especially Matthew's friends) Cons: ...subject might discourage some from seeing this movie. The Bottom Line: … more
"Blue Crush" is one of those flicks that you see at the DVD counter and you want to buy because it looks cool, but the happy-go-lucky smiles on the box make you think it's just another run-of-the-mill … more
Pros: Excellent casting; Story tugs on the heart strings; some funny bits Cons: More sad/serious than funny, and audiences aren't prepared for it. The Bottom … more
Pros: Excellent casting; Story tugs on the heart strings; some funny bits Cons: More sad/serious than funny, and audiences aren't prepared for it. The Bottom … more
Pros: Hugh Grant and Sandra Bullock are both cute, parents Cons: predictable, boring, lame love triangle The Bottom Line: The billionaire with the British … more
Pros: Great Chemistry between Sandler and Barrymore, some good laughs. Cons: Some crude humor now and then may put viewers off. I was ok with it. The Bottom … more
Well this movie has a number of flaws....They aren't in the storylines both of which, (the story and the reading of the story) are engaging and interesting.They aren't in the characters which are creative … more
Neil LaBute is a force to reckon with. In THE SHAPE OF THINGS he has transferred his four character play (using the original actors) to the screen without resorting to a lot of cinematic chicanery to … more
This movie was "ok" but not great. Michael Constantine steals the movie about a nerdy girl who works in a travel agency. One day she is attracted to a man that looks in. The man happened to be someone … more
During the first twenty minutes or so, I found DONNIE DARKO to be fairly interesting and even somewhat entertaining. The reptilian rabbit head was just plain bizarre and kind of creepy and enough to keep … more
WHALE RIDER is one of those independent sleepers that happens to catch the hearts of the movie audience, much like MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING etc. Simple stories with universal truths told well. This could … more
This movie just FLOORED me! I am a big James Spader fan and Maggie Gyllenhaal (Mona Lisa Smile) gives a wonderful first starring performance... A young girl that has many life problems, wants … more
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