Christmas · Films: E · Reviews: E
Everybody’s Fine
A film with a few inspired moments – mostly towards the end – sprinkled in with a whole lot of awkward, even mean, portions. The result is a major disappointment.
Tagged: Miramax
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
The epitome of self indulgence.
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Clerks
There’s no denying the raw and energetic feel Smith created with a memorable script, great characters and a genuine sense of Gen X angst.
Chasing Amy
Smith’s most mature film. Yes, it’s filled with crude dialogue, blunt descriptions of sex and an overkill of Star Wars references, but it uses these to dig deeper and make its subject matter more accessible.
Zatoichi
Violent and bloody, carefully choreographed and filled with dry humor, Takeshi Kitano’s modern take on the classic Japanese character is a unique vision that’s told with confidence.
Iron Monkey
Despite its seemingly constant action, the focus was way too light for my liking, resulting in a film that’s often more corny than it is enthralling.
Hero
Zhang weaves a complex and interesting story but the ultimate strength of Hero is its poetic beauty.
The Legend of Drunken Master
Just enough story to be interesting and with lots of personality to stand out.
Sling Blade
Well-acted, a multi-leveled story and a pure honesty make Sling Blade one of my favourite films of the 1990s.
American Son
Several anti-war films have come along in the past couple of years calling out the war in Iraq. They’ve covered various conspiracies, big personalities and the front lines. But, perhaps, none have been as human as Neil Abramson’s American Son.
