Movie fails to succeed, even as a retelling of the facts
Fair Game brushes with an engaging story, but ultimately regurgitates old headlines.
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In the ground
Ryan Reynolds’ performance drives the claustrophobic film after it drops him six feet under.
Tall Dark Stranger showcases director Woody Allen’s angry, psychological side
Woody Allen’s newest film offers laughs and reaffirms his undying status as the godfather and innovator of the romantic comedy genre.
Movie avoids politics in favor of humor
Bran Nue Dae shatters expectations with its musical style and focus on characters.
Wacky characters and plot infuse life into movie
Soul Kitchen focuses on restaurant-owner Zinos’ many recently formed complications.
Remake of hit show from the 1980s misses the mark
Hollywood has been catering to 1980s nostalgics lately. With its recent remakes of and belated sequels to ’80s films, Hollywood has been looking backwards, hoping to capitalize on childhood nostalgia with increased ticket sales. The latest example of this trend is Joe Carnahan’s The A-Team, and while it might not be the finest film ever […]
No fairy tale ending for film franchise
With Friday’s release of Shrek Forever After — according to the film’s promotional subtitle, “The Final Chapter” in the hugely profitable four-part franchise — DreamWorks proves itself not above kicking a dead donkey. Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy and Antonio Banderas return to give voice to their now-familiar characters in the fourth installment in […]
Maverick director creates a harrowing war worth entering
The Hurt Locker
Rating: R
Length: 131 min.
Opens June 26
Four stars
Director revives franchise with explosive-overload
Terminator Salvation
Rating: PG-13
Length: 130 min.
Now playing
Three stars
Sequel returns with Stiller, but without the oomph
Night at the Museum
Rating: PG
Length: 105 min.
Now playing
1 star