LBJ Review
As history lessons go, “LBJ” isn’t bad; but we’re still waiting for the film that will focus on President Johnson as more than just an accidental heir to the Kennedy legacy.
As history lessons go, “LBJ” isn’t bad; but we’re still waiting for the film that will focus on President Johnson as more than just an accidental heir to the Kennedy legacy.
This fanciful musical based on the life of P.T. Barnum is a rousing crowd-pleaser anchored by a strong triple-threat performance from Hugh Jackman.
This collection of short-animation films, some of which are Oscars eligible, is incredibly varied in quality.
Aaron Sorkin’s directorial debut is good stuff even if it’s a little heavy on the dialogue, but that is Sorkin’s calling card.
The great Daniel Day-Lewis has informed everyone that this will be our last chance to watch him on film. What a poor exit to a great career.
Michael Haneke is at it again: he loves showcasing the underbelly of people, and he doesn’t disappoint here. Try and suppress your somewhat evil smile at the end.
This third installment in a needless trilogy about a ragtag a cappella group will play well to its modest fanbase, but by now it’s sounding a bit hoarse.
Fans will love every minute of the action, intrigue, and classic banter in this latest chapter in the “Star Wars” saga; but the film really belongs to fractured hero Luke Skywalker.
This behind the scenes story of the making of so-bad-it’s-good classic “The Room” is a funny, surprisingly empathetic tale of creativity, determination, friendship, and dreams.
Guillermo Del Toro has created a beautiful looking film, filled with great things, that somehow isn’t great.
| ★★★★★ | Perfection |
| ★★★★☆ | Outstanding |
| ★★★☆★☆ | Excellent |
| ★★★☆☆ | Very good |
| ★★☆★☆☆ | Good |
| ★★☆☆☆ | OK |
| ★☆★☆☆☆ | Pretty Bad |
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Poor |
| ☆★☆☆☆☆ | Blech! |
| No Stars | Fail! |