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'Funny Games' is No Laughing Matternew
Michael Haneke's intense, brilliant film is definitely not for everyone.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Staff |
03-14-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Funny Games, Michael Haneke
'10,000 B.C.' Shows Anachronistic Spectacle Has Its Usesnew
If you look close, you'll find racist overtones and blanket stupidity. And yet -- those are the most important words in this review -- despite everything, 10,000 B.C. is also a big ole slop-bucket of dumb fun.
The Memphis Flyer |
Greg Akers |
03-14-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: 10,000 B.C., Roland Emmerich
Historically Horriblenew
One of the worst movies ever? 10,000 B.C. brought in $35.7 million last weekend.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
03-13-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: 10,000 B.C., Roland Emmerich
Coloring the Moodnew
This unconventional story of an illegal abortion in communist Romania consistently builds tension.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
03-13-2008 |
Reviews
'CJ7': In the Mood for Fluffnew
What saves CJ7 is partly the cuteness of the critter itself, but mostly it's the kids -- all of the students, from an aviators-wearing bully to Dicky's mischievous crush, have personality, and Dicky himself is a delight.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olzsewski |
03-13-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: CJ7, Stephen Chow
'Fighting for Life': Medic Carenew
Terry Sanders' apolitical documentary sheds some light on military medicine.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
03-13-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Fighting for Life, Terry Sanders
Imagination Nationnew
A Dr. Seuss adaptation that doesn't scare the kiddies.
New York Press |
Jerry Portwood |
03-13-2008 |
Reviews
Land of the Lostnew
Roland Emmerich still thinks big -- if he thinks at all.
New York Press |
Armond White |
03-13-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: 10,000 B.C., Roland Emmerich
Serial Abusenew
Michael Haneke claims modern sophistication but proves he's a sadistic fraud in an American adaptation of his own film.
New York Press |
Armond White |
03-13-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Funny Games, Michael Haneke
'Funny Games' and 'The Witnesses': The Pain Eventnew
Two dramas explore the depths of human suffering.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
03-13-2008 |
Reviews
Putting the B in 'B.C.'new
Ten thousand years ago, we were all swarthy and hot and had dreadlocks.
Arkansas Times |
Matthew Reed |
03-13-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: 10,000 B.C., Roland Emmerich
'Horton': Microcosmic Dustnew
Who says this latest Dr. Seuss adaptation doesn't have its charms?
Fort Worth Weekly |
Cole Williams |
03-13-2008 |
Reviews
Grace Notesnew
These must be the gentlest, most sensitive cops in the world.
Sacramento News & Review |
Jonathan Kiefer |
03-12-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Eran Kolirin, The Band's Visit
Mugging for the Cameranew
You have to wonder: Why an American shot-for-shot remake of Funny Games, Michael Haneke's decade-old Austrian film now?
San Antonio Current |
Ashley Lindstrom |
03-12-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Funny Games, Michael Haneke
The Arthouse and the Slaughterhouse Meet Againnew
In 2008 -- the era of Eli Roth and Saw -- a remake of Funny Games should be extra potent, especially with Michael Haneke behind the camera and boasting a supreme cast.
Willamette Week |
AP Kryza |
03-12-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Funny Games, Michael Haneke
