Tuesday, July 8 2008
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
Alas, a poor production has had its way with an able performer.
Wednesday, March 19 2008
Hitman
Too dry for teenagers, and not sophisticated enough for anyone who has ever seen an espionage movie better than Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever.
Wednesday, November 21 2007
Hitman
Hitman isn't interested in complex emotions or motivations. Rather, it maintains a pretty much relentless focus on the predictable poetry of violence.
Wednesday, April 5 2006
Heist
Unlike the characters, each step of the heist was carefully drawn, proceeding logically in a series of reversals, both physical and mental.
Thursday, January 5 2006
Dark Water: Unrated Widescreen Edition (2005)
'I'm attracted by the unknown, by the unexplainable,' says director Walter Salles.
Friday, July 8 2005
Dark Water (2005)
The more anxious Dahlia becomes, the more the dark, soppy, unruly apartment resembles her state of mind.
Monday, September 15 2003
Enigma (2001)
Michael Apted speaks of his intent to make the country appear 'beautiful' and, consequently, we're spared shots of bombed-out London or casualties of any kind.
Thursday, May 9 2002
Enigma (2001)
There comes a point in 'Enigma' where Jeremy Northam shows up and you feel grateful.
