Movie Views

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

December 11, 2003

In adding material, The Grinch loses much of its rhythm and the heart within it shrinks three sizes right along with it.

Christmas · Films: A · Reviews: A

All I Want for Christmas

December 10, 2003

Generic at its core, the idea behind the movie is valiant enough but happy themes aren’t enough to carry an otherwise boring film.

Films: P · Reviews: P

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End

December 7, 2003

Although visually impressive, At World’s End is a bitter disappointment considering how fresh and exciting the crew was just a few years ago.

Christmas · Films: N · Reviews: N

The Nightmare Before Christmas

December 6, 2003

A magical celebration of the imagination.

Christmas · Films: J · Reviews: J

Jack Frost (1998)

December 6, 2003

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: M · Reviews: M · Uncategorized

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

December 6, 2003

Takes consumerism and…condemns it in a meaningful and thought-provoking way.

Christmas · Films: J · Reviews: J

Jingle All the Way

December 5, 2003

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.