Stardust
On the surface, Stardust looks like a cheesy little fluff fantasy. In many ways it is. Yet at the same time, it’s also the most fun I’ve had with a film since watching the first Pirates of the Caribbean.
Category: Reviews
Zodiac
A complex crime drama that limits its action, opting to save it for the times that bring the greatest impact.
Evil Behind You
Provides an alternative to the often very graphic and gratuitous horror films of Hollywood.
Walt Disney Treasures: Wave 7
Walt Disney Treasures: Wave 7 reviews and DVD reviews. Included in this wave were The Chronological Donald: Volume Three, Disneyland: Secrets, Stories & Magic, and The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
Underdog
A boring and uninspiring adaptation that lacks action and suffers from mostly static characters, Peter Dinklage as the nefarious Dr. Simon Barsinister being the notable exception.
High School Musical 2
It’s light and fluffy fun that’s largely harmless. In 20 years there’s also going to be a lot of parents explaining to their children that yes, “Mommy and Daddy did dress like that.”
Braveheart
With a sweeping look, lots of emotion, a classic hero, occasionally corny dialogue and forced romances, Braveheart is a flawed classic.
Arctic Tale
Capitalizing on the successes of both March of the Penguins and An Inconvenient Truth, the sappy Artic Tale is more akin to a commercial for a McDonald’s Happy Meal.
Films: S · Reviews: S · Sucky Sequels
Shrek the Third
While there are times of moderate amusement, Shrek the Third offers few surprises. It seems as though perhaps the creators have found their stride and are calling it in more than going out on a limb.
Hearts of Darkness
There is something very carnal about watching the production fall apart and see the reputation of Coppola hang in the balance.
