Miracle at St. Anna Review
Spike Lee portrays the accomplishments of black men in America’s armed forces in WWII and on the way creates a near masterpiece.
Spike Lee portrays the accomplishments of black men in America’s armed forces in WWII and on the way creates a near masterpiece.
Even Michael Cera’s unique brand of awkwardness can’t save this frustratingly weak adaptation.
The government sees everything – except the obvious plot holes – in this formulaic but serviceable popcorn movie.
Director George C. Wolfe’s overly-crafted adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel is a bit much. But the two leads are so charismatic that they manage to sell the material far more than it deserves.
A 13-year-old girl is yanked into womanhood much too soon in writer/director Alan Ball’s latest journey to the dark side.
Ed Harris’ Western deals in so many stereotypes that at times it’s difficult to know whether it is all one big fat goof. The bad news is that it isn’t.
Ghosts are looking to get to Heaven and need a surly dentist to help them, in this middling Rob Reinerish comedy.
A strong script and stellar ensemble cast propel this extended metaphor about a world suddenly afflicted with blindness. Ironically, it’s not an easy film to watch, nor should it be.
At last, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino star in a film together. Too bad it’s a fairly run-of-the-mill cop drama with an ending you’ll see coming from miles away.
With a stellar cast but uneven pacing and tone, “Burn” is an imperfect but satisfying turn from the Coen Brothers.
| ★★★★★ | Perfection |
| ★★★★☆ | Outstanding |
| ★★★☆★☆ | Excellent |
| ★★★☆☆ | Very good |
| ★★☆★☆☆ | Good |
| ★★☆☆☆ | OK |
| ★☆★☆☆☆ | Pretty Bad |
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Poor |
| ☆★☆☆☆☆ | Blech! |
| No Stars | Fail! |