Movie Reviews
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Movie Review: An Italian Job (2003)
An Italian Job has all the cliches of a typical action movie. The heist, the double cross and the quest for vendetta. It also has the stereotypical members of a group, the geek, the explosives guy, the racer, the gal and the leader. However, add a stellar star cast, crisp dialogs and we have a Read more
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Movie Review : Bowling for Columbine (2002)
Michael Moore’s outstanding documentary, ‘Bowling for Columbine’ takes a look at the question, why is there so much violence in America? Beginning with the school shooting in Columbine, Moore takes us on a journey into the cause of such dastardly deeds in our country. What are the influences that contribute to mindless killings? Is it Read more
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Movie Review: Double Jeopardy (1999)
With a great premise and a great cast, how can a movie go wrong? It simply does.Tommy Lee Jones and Ashley Judd star in this mediocre film. First the premise. A person cannot be tried for the same crime twice. If a woman, for instance serves a sentence for killing her husband, and somehow he Read more
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Movie Review: She’s So Lovely(1997)
This is a “cute little adult movie” written by John Cassavetes and directed by Nick Cassavetes. An alcoholic lowlife (Sean Penn) and his lowlife wife (Robin Wright Penn), aka. Forest Gump’s girlfriend, are madly in love. They live in a seedy building, and she is having his baby. A terrible turn of events forces the Read more
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Movie Review: Waking Ned Devine (1998)
“Waking Ned Devine” is a delightful and heartwarming film infused with subtle British humor. Set in a charming remote village populated by endearing elderly characters (with the exception of one particularly wicked individual), the plot revolves around the discovery of Ned Devine’s lifeless body, clutching a winning lottery ticket. Two friends, Jackie O’Shea (played by Read more
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Movie Review: City on Fire(1987)
Director Ringo Lam’s “City on Fire” is considered one of the masterpieces of Hong Kong action cinema, showcasing thrilling car chases and intense gunfights reminiscent of “The French Connection.” Action superstar Chow Yun Fat portrays a conflicted cop tasked with maintaining his double life as both a boyfriend and an undercover agent. His character grapples Read more
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