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Direction Finder
Michael Clayton misses a shot at greatness by having too much to say.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
10-09-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Michael Clayton, Tony Gilroy
Shekhar Kapur's 'Elizabeth' Sequel Tarnishes
Disappointment seeps through every element of director Shekhar Kapur's ineffectual sequel to his superior 1998 precursor Elizabeth, which introduced the world to the exceptional acting abilities of Cate Blanchett.
Family Plot
We Own the Night never gives its characters room to breathe.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
10-08-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: James Gray, We Own the Night
Shaggy Dog Story Wags a Fun Talenew
Weirdsville accomplishes something that is rare for Canadian-made comedies: It's actually funny.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
10-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Allan Moyle, Weirdsville
Fantasy Dashednew
This fantasy film, adapted from Susan Cooper's series of novels, is utterly devoid of anything but bombastically simplistic notions.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
10-05-2007 |
Reviews
Modern Husbandrynew
Ben Stiller stars in this smart and winning remake of a 1972 Neil Simon-penned comedy about a man who falls in love with another woman on his honeymoon.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
10-05-2007 |
Reviews
Mostly Leftovers Served at This 'Feast'new
Robert Benton directs this Oregon-set meditation on the permutations of love among a constellation of characters.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
10-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Feast of Love, Robert Benton
Reviews of New and Current Releasesnew
The hard work of an accomplished filmmaker pays off in 2 Days in Paris while Alba and Cook struggle to squeeze out even the smallest drop of chemistry in Good Luck Chuck.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Matt Brunson |
10-05-2007 |
Reviews
'The Seeker' Is Flat and Boringnew
This film, based on the novel by Susan Cooper, is a grade-A turkey.
Montreal Mirror |
Mark Slutsky |
10-05-2007 |
Reviews
Ang Lee Turns Up the Heat in 'Lust, Caution'new
Lee, as always, is a master of character nuance, but Lust, Caution may prove tougher sledding for audiences than his previous work.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andy Klein |
10-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Ang Lee, Lust, Caution
'Poltergeist': They're Ba-aacknew
When horror came to the suburbs.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
10-04-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Poltergeist, Tobe Hooper
Pearls On a Stringnew
A Man Named Pearl and Vanaja show different sides of artistry.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
10-04-2007 |
Reviews
'Into the Wild': Northern Exposurenew
Sean Penn traces Emory University student's journey.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
10-04-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Into the Wild, Sean Penn
Lots of Boobsnew
Feast of Love wastes fine acting and lots of nakedness, thanks to a stupid screenplay.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
10-04-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Feast of Love, Robert Benton
Condescension Cornernew
The Kingdom features some cool action, but is ruined by political correctness and moralizing.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
10-04-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Peter Berg, The Kingdom
