Review: “The Ladykillers”
The Coen Bros. first try at a remake proves at least somewhat better than their first real mainstream studio comedy - last year's dull...
Review: “Never Die Alone”
Taken as a satire of the blaxploitation and gangster movie genres, "Never Die Alone" proves hilarious. The trouble is you can tell the laughs...
Review: “Guess Who”
Essentially a lightweight "Meet the Parents" which uses somewhat dated interracial humour rather than the accidental cynicism of the Focker films, 'Guess' nevertheless is...
Review: “Killing Me Softly”
I'm not sure what it is exactly, maybe because it's a first time this director (the man behind the superb "The Emperor and The...
Review: “Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous”
If there's one thing consistent about Sandra Bullock is that she succeeds in spite of herself. Short of the first "Speed", the actress has...
Review: “Sorority Boys”
A tired concept gets another workout and the result is somewhat of a mixed/bad fare in "Sorority Boys". On the one hand there...
Review: “Blade II”
The first "Blade" came as a bit of a surprise - a dark and gory vampire tale to be sure but an interesting, modern...
Review: “Boat Trip”
Dated, offensive and overall more like the dumb humour of a "Porkys" clone than actual laughs like "The Birdcage", this very much direct-to-video level...
Review: “Dreamcatcher”
A jack of all trades is a master of none - that saying applies to the latest Stephen King adaptation which despite its lavish...
Review: “Dawn of the Dead”
An example of an MTV horror reinventon done right, 'Dawn' is a loud zombie-filled action fun-fest that's pure theatrical entertainment. Like last year's "Texas...
Review: “Forces of Nature”
Take two of the sexiest Hollywood stars of the past few years, add some FX to a genre which never uses them, and then...
Review: “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”
Writer Charlie Kaufman and Director Spike Jonze are one of those great entertainment team-ups whose work so superbly compliments one another - on their...
Review: “Ned Kelly”
After much fanfare and hype, the latest film incarnation of the famed Aussie bush ranger legend hits the big screen and the result is...
Review: “Taking Lives”
Every bit as stupid as last month's "Twisted," "Taking Lives" proves another bland retread of the serial killer genre despite having what initially sets...
Review: “Ice Princess”
So it doesn't break any new ice, but "Ice Princess" is a refreshing example of how formula can still work so long as it's...
Review: “The Ring Two”
In the end though, much like the differences between the black and white 'Ring' videos/visions in the films themselves, this second go around lacks...
Review: “Enemy at the Gates”
When it comes to WW2 films they've usually been about the big events involving either the Americans, the British, or the French. From Pearl...
Review: “Children of Dune”
The first "Dune" mini-series may have lacked the sheer scope of David Lynch's wacky feature film version but as a piece of television it...
Review: “Memento”
Take a simple B-Grade murder mystery thriller revolving around only 3 characters and at most half a dozen supporting players/extras, and then f**k around...
Review: “Ice Age”
FOX's first big foray into the CG animated world has resulted in what is a good film for kids, but certainly doesn't have the...
Review: “Resident Evil”
One of the better shoot 'em up games in computing history comes to the big screen in a way that is not only near...
Review: “Showtime”
A surprisingly ordinary action comedy, "Showtime" starts off well as a "48 Hrs" lite clone - a satire of both generic buddy cop films...
Review: “The Hunted”
Some flicks you just have to wonder - what was the point to all that? "The Hunted" is one of those movies. This "Rambo"/"Fugitive"...
Review: “Erin Brockovich”
One of the first things they teach students in film school is to have a sympathetic main character, and unfortunately 95% of these filmmaker...
Review: “Willard”
A stylishly hammy, over the top and somewhat twisted empowerment fable - "Willard" works as a mid-range "X-Files" episode which is a shame as...
Review: “Spartan”
My favourite film of the year's first quarter, "Spartan" proves David Mamet's best in ages and an invigorating shot in the arm for the...
Review: “Secret Window”
Yet another failed Stephen King adaptation, "Secret Window" is like "Misery" dumbed down and without any of its deliciously dark humour. The novella admittedly...
Review: “Against the Ropes”
I'm all for someone breaking out of the genre they've become known for. When it comes to Meg Ryan though, a staple of romantic...
Review: “Hostage”
Yet another attempt by Bruce Willis to recreate his "Die Hard" glory days, "Hostage" tries to be one of those broad appealing action thrillers...
Review: “Robots”
If there's one group of people who'll be happy with "Robots", it's Pixar. With the exception of Dreamworks' "Shrek" franchise, Pixar is the sole...