A worthy Oscar Winner that expertly blends mystery, romance, comedy and suspense to create a really moving and satisfying watch.
Archives for August 2010
The Last of the Mohicans
One of Hollywood’s great historical epic adventures floating in a sea of missed opportunities, Mann perfectly mixes action, romance and good characterisation. Also, only one of two films that have ever made me weepy. The other being Little Nicky – different reasons.
Youth in Revolt
Probably better now as a rental than if you had paid to see it in a theater, Michael Cera fans will love it, while fans of anyone else in the film will feel a little cheated.
Nicely surreal and stylish and a great look at a really influential musician, just a little overlong and repetitous.
Heartbreaker
Romance, laughs, action, gangsters – there’s something for almost everyone in this slick Monte Carlo-set French romcom
Grown Ups
One of those mildly funny summer movies that will soon be forgotten, Grown Ups will appeal to the people who grew up with these guys on SNL.