Reviews
Friday, October 7 2011
'Real Steel' Is Adept at Squandering Its Own Fun Ideas
Real Steel sounds like a streamlined, more human, less bombastic version of Transformers, but turns out to be just as adept at squandering its own fun ideas.
Wednesday, August 11 2010
'Date Night': Blitzkrieg Blah
This weak-kneed comedy is guilty of many sins, the most surprising of which is the utter and complete miscasting of Steve Carell and Tina Fey.
Friday, April 9 2010
Date Night
In timing, delivery, and charisma, Tina Fey and Steve Carell are exactly who they always are, and this is a good thing.
Friday, May 22 2009
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
In Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, the real heroes of history are women, native peoples, and "others" of all sorts.
Wednesday, May 16 2007
Night at the Museum (2006)
A digital love letter to the fine art of F/X, a celebration of promotion and publicity, and a lot of misguided arrogance.
Blogs
Friday, October 7 2011
'Real Steel' is Real Dumb
Channeling Spielberg...as well as dozens of Popcorn King imitators, (the director) winds up delivering a braindead blockbuster that is guaranteed to generate income, if not entertainment.
Wednesday, May 11 2011
You Must Be "Kidding": The 'Real Steel' Trailer
Real Steel appears to be Michael Bay by way of Mattel, a console title waiting for IGN and Attack of the Show to sing its replay value praises.
Monday, May 3 2010
The Five Worst Films of Spring 2010
While we still have an astonishing nine more months until this year is officially over, one wonders how high up some of these turkeys will land come final annual aesthetic tally time. More disconcerting is the notion that, indeed, things can and WILL get worse.
Tuesday, April 13 2010
Why Shawn Levy Is the Antichrist
Levy, like the similarly styled underachieving brethren he's inspired, never strives to be anything more than below average. They view their "C -" student status with a kind of pride, especially since the great unwashed feel compelled to do little except reward them
Friday, April 9 2010
This 'Date' is Disastrous For Everyone: Actors and Audience
Nothing is more frustrating than seeing potential wasted or put to poor use. With names like John Klausner and Shawn Levy behind the scenes, however, this movie didn't stand a chance.
