Altered story helps film’s old-school feel
Tangled’s tone and style evokes Disney’s past films, specifically the “princess” subgenre.
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Episodic nature dooms movie’s message
Jolene focuses on one woman’s relationships from her teenage years to early adulthood.
Documentary fails to show the musicians’ perspectives
Sacred Triangle looks at the formative years of stage personas, to mixed results.
Dancing out of the chaos
The documentary focuses on the efforts of breakdancers who teach children to dance to keep them away from the Ugandan civil war.
Film’s frights lack story, but plenty of gore
The “last” Saw film tries to tie up loose ends, but fails to focus on the plot amid all the blood.
‘Monsters’ a strong showing from promising young filmmaker
Film delivers its creepiest moments when playing up its desolate atmosphere and tone.
Hollywood’s old guard gets bloody Red
Although the plot is shaky, the cast delivers fun performances that are rife with humor.
Reclusive artist turns the tables on amateur director in documentary
The well-known artist Banksy follows one man’s immersion into the world of street art.
Brothers’ awkward trip a dull film plot
Despite its edgy name, the film meanders through many overly long, humorless scenes.
Film fails to find its relevance in zeitgeist
Both audiences and critics alike are in love with The Social Network, as evidenced by the film’s $22.4 million box office revenue (so far), and it’s 97 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes (again, so far). Critics are raving about how it’s this generation’s Citizen Kane — a sweeping epic of greed and betrayal. My […]