February 20, 2009 – 12:00 am
Not necessarily a bad movie, but despite many solid performances, theres ultimately a disconnect in this supposed romantic comedy that isnt really much of either.
February 20, 2009 – 12:00 am
Despite a few too many lightning crashes, Doubt showcases its actors in complex characters that let us decide for ourselves what truth we value the most.
February 18, 2009 – 12:00 am
If youre going to watch this movie, you know what youre in for, but the latest arrival in the franchise that started it all is surprisingly solid and offers some scares.
February 9, 2009 – 12:00 am
An uneven movie with some great, subtle performances, The Reader has no easy answers and leaves us wondering about the borderline of moral reprehensibility.
February 4, 2009 – 12:00 am
Sure its long and full of melodrama, but its also full of breathtaking cinematography, love and soul, and all the things movies used to be made of.
January 31, 2009 – 12:00 am
A film that once again shows that history will always repeat itself, this character-driven true story brings authenticity and suspense to a page of American history.
January 30, 2009 – 12:00 am
Simply giving a guy a sad back-story doesn’t make him an interesting character, especially in a slow action movie where the action is dull and the story stops mattering five minutes in.
January 29, 2009 – 12:00 am
Sweet and well animated, Bolt isnt treading any new ground, but the path it does take is funny, action-filled, and entertaining.
January 29, 2009 – 12:00 am
Despite some issues, Tropic Thunder has moments of hilarity and some truly classic lines and performances.
January 25, 2009 – 12:00 am
It’s a good film – not a great one – and while it deserves its many nominations, there’s an audience disconnect that will keep it from winning anything but technical trophies.
