Though Movie 43 flaunts a large cast of well-known stars, it falls flat because of tired, over-the-top humor and too many sketches.
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Breaking Dawn Part 2 outshines its predecessors
Though unintended humor dominates the final Twilight film, Breaking Dawn Part 2 surprises with an entertaining climax.
Read the rest of this article »Karenina dazzles with visual spectacle
Though Joe Wright’s interpretation of Leo Tolstoy’s novel isn’t the most faithful, it captivates audiences with an innovative style.
Read the rest of this article »Spielberg astounds with historical drama
Lincoln stands as an Oscar contender with an incredible script and a groundbreaking performance from Daniel Day-Lewis.
Read the rest of this article »Cloud Atlas presents race as a non-issue
I should be writing about horror movies today, but there’s something more pressing going on in the film world than ghouls and ghosts and paranormal activity. The role of race and identity in Cloud Atlas takes precedence. Stay with me — I know this sounds like a communication/film term paper, but race has long been a [...]
Read the rest of this article »Enjoyable films don’t need to be highbrow
Last year I reviewed Breaking Dawn — Part 1 for the Daily Trojan, and I took a lot of flak for it. Twi-hards can be pretty vicious when they’re hiding behind an anonymous comment system. I won’t deny that my words were harsh, but I have — embarrassingly enough — read all the books and [...]
Read the rest of this article »Frankenweenie embraces Burton style
Despite Tim Burton’s disappointing work on films such as Dark Shadows and Alice in Wonderland, Frankenweenie shines.
Read the rest of this article »Chbosky weaves intricate narrative with Perks
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Author-director Stephen Chbosky entrances audiences with intriguing characters in The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
Read the rest of this article »Goodbye First Love sheds light on loss, heartbreak
With emotive performances, Goodbye First Love beautifully captures the loss of a first love.
Read the rest of this article »Blue Like Jazz tackles family upbringings
Blue Like Jazz, a new film from director and co-writer Steve Taylor, confronts the departure from adolescence and family ideologies.
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