Category: Films
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Ang Lee’s ‘Life of Pi’ is magical and best seen in 3D
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Director Ang Lee makes the most of the adaptation of Yann Martel’s novel by screenwriter David Magee, particularly in the images that leap off the screen when viewed in 3D.
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‘Dragon’ (‘Wu Xia’) is best seen on the big screen
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This is an excellent representation of the genre, making up for the only average fighting sequences by adding elements of superb character development and a bit of CSI-like forensic detective work.
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‘Red Dawn’ is proof most films should not be remade
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Better to watch John Milius’ original 1984 film than this lackluster remake.
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‘Nobody Walks’ is such a wasted opportunity
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This film bears a reasonable pedigree of talent. So why is it such a wasted opportunity?
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‘Anna Karenina’ marriages film and stage for tale of adultery
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Joe Wright’s adaptation, written by Tom Stoppard, is Leo Tolstoy’s classic as you’ve never seen it before.
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Linda Cardellini delivers strong performance in compelling ‘Return’
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A film that only had a brief moment in theatrical release and that’s a real shame.
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‘Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 2’ finally sees the light
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The final installment in the vampire franchise will leave its blood-thirsty fans feeling full.
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‘Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Part 2’ is a less than perfect end to film saga
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Final movie in ‘Twilight’ series fails to match quality of ‘Breaking Dawn Part 1’ and taints entire film series.
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‘Skyfall’ soars to new heights for James Bond films
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A James Bond film that was fifty years in the making and was well worth the wait. Best Bond film in post-Sean Connery era… maybe best ever.
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Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ brings history to life in an outstanding film
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Not only is this first-rate entertainment, this film belongs in the U.S. History classroom when teaching the history of how slavery came to an end.