Jack Black gets a few laughs, but film's situations are more depressing than they are amusing.
- December 31, 2001 |
Starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson, The Other Boleyn Girl is nothing more than a soap opera that accentuates immorality, embellishes facts and celebrates its deviations from the historical record.
- March 03, 2008 |
For anyone who loves Will Ferrell's brand of absurd man-child humor, you get more of that in The Other Guys—but only in fits and starts. If his early films felt consistently inspired, this one follows the trend of feeling more like a work-for-hire. Ferrell's just coasting here, as is the whole movie.
- August 06, 2010 |
Urban comedy-dramas (popularized by Tyler Perry) have become a niche staple of the spring and fall movie seasons. Our Family Wedding is another addition to this growing sub-genre, and it most certainly has to rank among the worst.
- March 12, 2010 |
"Out of Time" provides Denzel Washington with the kind of role he shines in because he can play the everyday man who is tough, manly and falls prey to his own stupidity in a believable way. Most people will relate to his “good guy” character and will have empathy for his bad choices.
- October 04, 2003 |
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, women will be searching for chick-flicks on the marquis. But before you bother paying ten bucks for Over Her Dead Body, keep in mind its implausible premise and boatload of issues.
- February 01, 2008 |
Once in a while a good “family movie” arrives on the scene providing clean family entertainment for kids without torturing the adults. With its fun characters, Over the Hedge fits this bill, even though measured against Pixar soon-to-be classics like The Incredibles and Finding Nemo, comes up wanting.
- May 19, 2006 |
A colorful, visually arresting prequel that could have used a bit more story development to justify its 2:10 running time.
- March 08, 2013 |
