Mean Streets
A modern masterpiece where the setting is the star, even among a cast that is highlighted by Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel.
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A modern masterpiece where the setting is the star, even among a cast that is highlighted by Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel.
What once caused a storm of controversy is now pretty tame, mundane even.
Murderball doesn’t want you to feel sorry for anyone. It wants the viewer to see them for who they are, not what they aren’t. They’re athletes with the same drive and passion for their sport as other athletes.
Although charming at times, My Date With Drew comes across as more than a little bit creepy given the present context of celebrity stalkers – not to mention the sight of a middle-aged man fawning over the portrait of a young child.
There’s nothing new thematically with Night Watch. However, Bekmambetov puts enough of a fingerprint on the project to make it all seem fresh again.
Sometimes the simplest conflicts are the best ones…The result is a film that packs more emotion than anything I have seen in at least a couple of years.
Like Nomi’s work, there is some distinct style at play that reflects its subject matter.
How many ways can you tell a fart joke? Dreamworks Animation continues to ponder the question that has puzzled humanity with Madagascar.
After Boyle establishes Damian, his family and his quirky new community, Millions really starts to lag. The imagination gives way to simple subplots.
Marks the umpteenth comeback for Travolta. It’s a modest one, but a comeback simply because it’s watchable Travolta that doesn’t reek of a paycheck grab.
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