Panic Room feels secure

Panic Room Feels Secure

March 29, 2002 J Dobbs 0

Writer David Koepp builds the most secure closet he can and throws two women in it without ever allowing the action to stagnate.

Death to Smoochy lives

Death To Smoochy LIVES

March 29, 2002 J Dobbs 0

Death To Smoochy is the kind of movie that geeks judge others with. “Yeah, she’s seems cool, but she didn’t like Death To Smoochy.”

The Time Machine

The Time Machine

March 8, 2002 Derek McCaw 0

What if a big-budget Hollywood science fiction film dared to be thought-provoking? This take on The Time Machine isn’t the answer.

Queen of the Damned

Queen Of The Damned

February 22, 2002 Derek McCaw 0

Queen of the Damned is a lot like 1984’s Street Fighter: the Movie — and if that draws you in, we cannot help you.

Hart's War

Hart’s War

February 15, 2002 Derek McCaw 0

Despite thrilling explosions delivered in 30-second spots, Hart’s War wants to be more of a think piece, a courtroom drama in a POW camp.

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Review: Ali

December 24, 2001 Derek McCaw 0

“I am the Greatest.” That’s what Ali used to say, even using it for the title of the first bio-pic made about him, starring him. […]

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Review: The Majestic

December 21, 2001 Derek McCaw 0

We all have times in our lives that make us wish things had happened differently. For Peter Appleton (Jim Carrey), that moment comes just as […]

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Review: Vanilla Sky

December 14, 2001 J Dobbs 0

“In a parallel universe we’re probably a scorching couple.” – Cameron Crowe’s Singles Cameron Crowe has always made movies with characters poised to make a […]