James and the Giant Peach
Captures the author’s spirit, creating a film with not only whimsical creatures but very real emotions.
Category: Reviews: J
The Joy of Singing
At times serious, others farcical, it’s a film that ignores expectations and creates an experience that’s like a helium balloon. It slowly lets itself out before finally settling.
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Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
The epitome of self indulgence.
The Jungle Book
With an ensemble cast of memorable characters, catchy tunes and lots of zaniness, it’s hard not to love the Kipling adaptation.
Journeys With George
Pelosi’s willingness to open up and look into her own spot in the campaign frenzy makes this meta-documentary important the media and those who consume it.
Jersey Girl
Like in all of Smith’s films, the dialogue is wonderful and realistic, but also consistent with Smith’s other films, there are times when the momentum doesn’t hold up.
Christmas · Films: J · Reviews: J
Jack Frost (1997)
In making it horribly bad, Jack Frost is at the very least entertaining. And is there anything else you could ask for from a B-movie about a serial-killing snowman?
Christmas · Films: J · Reviews: J
Jack Frost (1998)
Every year the DVD will [be] displayed as though it’s worthy of renting. But it’s out because it takes place around the holidays, not because it belongs to be there.
Christmas · Films: J · Reviews: J
Jingle All the Way
While there’s some genuine laughs and warm sentimentality to be had, Brian Levant’s Jingle All the Way represents everything that’s bad with Christmas today.
Johnstown Flood
Johnstown Flood is the kind of movie I wouldn’t have minded watching in school. It concurrently educates and entertains. While it’s not perfect, it’s still a worthy introduction to an American tragedy.
