Category: Films
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There is no reason to dread ‘Dredd,’ film far surpasses Stallone version
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“Is it better than the original” is a question that will be asked about every movie remake. In the case of the remake of Judge Dredd, starring Sylvester Stallone and Diane Lane, the answer is:…
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‘Perks of Being a Wallflower’ is very, very good
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The highest compliment one can give to a film adapted from a novel is that the movie makes you want to run right out and buy the book. This is one of those films.
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‘The Master’ might just be a… ‘master’-piece
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Make no mistake, ‘The Master,’ as is to be expected by a work from the leading American auteur of his generation, is as mature and confident a motion picture as you’ll find this year.
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‘Liberal Arts’ is a strong sophomore effort from ‘How I Met Your Mother’ star
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Writer/director/actor Josh Radnor is at home behind the camera and in front of it.
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Richard Gere is superb in complex ‘Arbitrage’
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The imagery of New York City fits perfectly in and around the events of this story and the film has a very realistic ‘feel’ to it.
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’10 Years’ is a better than average directorial debut for Jamie Linden
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It is the ten year reunion of a group of former high school classmates. Just like any real reunion, things get complicated.
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‘Hello, I Must Be Going’ is excellent independent filmmaking
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Melanie Lynskey is charming and delivers an outstanding portrayal of a woman coming to terms with the realization that life is going to happen unless you get out there and live it.
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‘End of Watch’ is highly watchable, action-packed and a wild ride
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As the writer behind “Training Day” he clearly has a gift for understanding the realities faced by members of the LAPD.
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I have two words for ‘The Words’ – ‘not good’
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Quaid and Irons are both good in their roles, with Cooper just not up to the task that this emotional roller-coaster character requires.
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‘Bachelorette’ isn’t brilliant, but it’s funny
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‘Bachelorette’ is raunchy fun. It isn’t overly moralistic and it delivers laughs. It’s better than you would expect. Enjoy it.
