Hurt Locker Review
The Iraq War provides the setting for this chaotic film, and while its portrayal of the conflict may be accurate, the repetitive nature of the story, and the lack of real character development are a bit hard to handle.
The Iraq War provides the setting for this chaotic film, and while its portrayal of the conflict may be accurate, the repetitive nature of the story, and the lack of real character development are a bit hard to handle.
Move over, "Borat" — Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest film is an exercise in flamboyant foolishness.
Our food is killing us and Director Robert Kenner is trying hard to get us to rise up and scream that we’re not going to take it anymore, with mixed results.
Though it provides no insight into its subject, Michael Mann’s John Dillinger biopic is still an engrossing period piece, thanks largely to the director’s sure hand and signature style.
While sporting dual-frame shots, stylized production design, a jumbled timeline and occasional voice-overs, it’s the subtle acting and direction that save this this enjoyable romantic comedy from hipster reflexivity.
Even for a Michael Bay movie, this robot-on-robot sequel is a pointless, messy assault on the senses. The special effects, of course, are flawless. The rest is scrap metal.
Two 30-ish guys reunite and recount their imaginary cool pasts in a comedy with an intriguing premise that sometimes works before collapsing.
Talent is wasted on a Biblical scale in Harold Ramis’ scattershot back-in-the-day skit.
Another forgettable, paint-by-numbers romantic comedy, marginally saved only by the comedic talents of the film’s leads.
Despite some inspired bits, much of this film is aimless shambling, as if in search of its own brain. Still, "Dead Snow" is sure to be the best Nazi zombie film of the year.
| ★★★★★ | Perfection |
| ★★★★☆ | Outstanding |
| ★★★☆★☆ | Excellent |
| ★★★☆☆ | Very good |
| ★★☆★☆☆ | Good |
| ★★☆☆☆ | OK |
| ★☆★☆☆☆ | Pretty Bad |
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Poor |
| ☆★☆☆☆☆ | Blech! |
| No Stars | Fail! |