Movies are an escape. Now is a good time for a little film diversion, dontcha think? And there are plenty more where these come from.
Words, The (2012) – This mildly interesting tale of plagiarism gone horribly wrong is unnecessarily multi-layered. (2) – 11/20/16
Stranger Than Fiction (2006) – Will Ferrell shines in this quiet gem exploring the weird cosmic connection between an everyman and neurotic novelist. (4) – 11/20/16
Age of Adaline, The (2015) – Harmless fluff about (more…)
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Game, The (1997) – Extremely engrossing, well-acted puzzle continually stretches, before finally snapping, any reasonable measure of plausibility. (2½) – 08/31/16
Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) – Not one false note in this compelling and melancholy story of a (more…)
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Martian, The (2015) – The story of an astronaut stranded so far away often hits so very close to home. (3½) – 7/18/16
Walk on the Moon, A (1999) – Strong performances bolster this ordinary (more…)
Searching for something to watch, but don’t have the time to read movie reviews that drone on longer than one sentence? Look no further! We’re here to help with the latest installment of Shorts! And, if you want more opinions, the entire list can be found here.
Salt (2010) – Standard spy thriller is far more entertaining than could be reasonably expected. (3) – 3/10/15
They Were So Young (1954) – High class modeling opportunities in Rio merely (more…)
These brief, one sentence movie reviews return after an extended winter hibernation. The complete list can be found here.
Grand Budapest Hotel, The (2014) – As “Wes Andersony” as anything he has directed this affectionate nod to Old World Europe is both exquisite and plodding. (3) – 4/10/14
Big Heat, The (1953) – Atmospheric delight with revenge-fueled detective and spurned (more…)
One sentence movie reviews returns for a tenth spin. All the reels can be found here!
Stories We Tell (2012) – Engrossing multi-layered documentary illustrates there is often more than people realize in any family story. (4) – 8/2/13
Auntie Mame (1958) – Larger-than-life socialite is suddenly saddled with (more…)
Mistletoe and eggnog lead to strange things, like writing short reviews about a selection of Christmas movies both recent and old. As always “Shorts” reviews are limited to one sentence with a maximum of 20 words. If you wish to see the entire list (trust me, it’s a quick read) click here. Ho! Ho! Ho!
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) – The word “precocious” was probably coined after 8 year old Natalie Wood lit up the screen in this enduring favorite. (3) – 12/21/12
Love Actually (2003) – Christmas for the (more…)
It’s been a while since we dipped into the film archive, so the time has come to rectify that. For the complete list of reviews pop over to the Shorts page. Places everyone! And…Action!
One for the Money (2012) – After years of anticipation Janet Evanovich’s bounty hunter comes to the big screen and is not a plum worth picking. (2) – 5/23/12
Happy Feet (2006) – Box office animated smash left me (more…)
Mercy me, the time has come to roll out the next 10 “Shorts” film reviews. What this deal is all about, including all reviewed films, can be found on the Shorts page. Have fun disagreeing!
Meet the Parents (2000) – Further proof you can wring all the good comedy out of a premise in one movie. (3½) – 4/3/12
Cops and Robbers (1973) – I love Donald Westlake’s books, but (more…)
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