The Intouchables Review
From France comes the feel-good story of the year, with comedy and drama to boot. Destined to be one of 2012’s best.
From France comes the feel-good story of the year, with comedy and drama to boot. Destined to be one of 2012’s best.
Though it takes place on a fictional island, this coming-of-age, dysfunctional family movie from Wes Anderson may feel like familiar territory.
Documentary examines how the content of America’s textbooks is primarily influenced by Christian fundamentalists who believe that man walked the earth with dinosaurs, yet there is nothing funny nor dramatic here.
Sacha Baron Cohen is back but the meanness that separated him from the pack is missing. Yes, this one is funny, but the edge has been dulled.
Against all odds, "Battleship" delivers a victory.
Brendan Fraser tosses out another that falls short of its mark, or perhaps he needs a more ambitious target to shoot at.
For a nice escapist piece of eccentric goodness, get lost in "Dark Shadows".
A harmless, agreeable story of snarky seniors finding their way late in life will not blow anyone’s mind, but will likely evoke a happier mood. Like staying at a resort.
Joss Whedon’s glossy, super-budgeted Marvel ensemble flick is the cinematic equivalent of comfort food.
Alex Karpovsky writes, directs and stars in a slow burning psychological study of a man who is in love with a woman who does not share his feelings.
| ★★★★★ | Perfection |
| ★★★★☆ | Outstanding |
| ★★★☆★☆ | Excellent |
| ★★★☆☆ | Very good |
| ★★☆★☆☆ | Good |
| ★★☆☆☆ | OK |
| ★☆★☆☆☆ | Pretty Bad |
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Poor |
| ☆★☆☆☆☆ | Blech! |
| No Stars | Fail! |