A nicely-acted Brit-com, but unfortunately its also unavoidably dull.
Archives for September 2003
Aisling O'Sullivan
Calendar Girls
Bad Boys 2
Big budget nonsense, which commits the fatally smug error of supposing that just about anything will acquire charm and wit merely through Will Smith's involvement. 'Bad Boys 2' is full of misfiring humour, inappropriately sadistic violence, and paddle-pool shallowness – just about its only virtue is that, though it seems to last a lifetime, it is thankfully soon forgotten.
Matchstick Men
Just when the confidence trick film seemed to have breathed its last, Ridley Scott has come along and given it new life by expanding its horizons. Not just a pretty scam (although it certainly is that), but also a redemptive drama whose deeply flawed central character is allowed to develop and change. Not a world changer, but far more intelligent and moving than 'Gladiator'.
Tears Of The Sun
A fairly well executed actioner with plenty for war flick fans to salivate over but theres gotta be a nicer way for Brucey to pay the bills until Die Hard 4?