Rated GDirected by Angela Robinson III Starring Lindsey Lohan, Justin Long, Michael Keaton and Matt DillonHerbie Fully Loaded was truly loaded with fun.I’m not talking Academy Award winning material here . . . I’m just talking good family fun.There are two types of “family” films. A-The ones that are fun for the kids, but painful for...
Rated PG-13 for intense action, some violence, brief strong language and innuendo.Directed by Rob Cohen (Fast and Furious, Dragonheart, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story) Starring Josh Lucas, Jessica Biel, and Jamie FoxxOne word to describe this film: Rental.Yes, it was cliché, predictable at times, shallow . . . but it was also mildly entertaining and creative.Ben, Kara and...
Rated PG-13 for sexual contentDirected by Gary David GoldbergStarring John Cusack, Diane Lane, and Elizabeth PerkinsPretty good for a chick flick. But no, it’s not a film about animals; it’s about the “divorced” dating scene.Meet Sarah (Diane Lane), 40 year old DWF (divorced white female) seeking love . . . and having one heck of a tough time...
Rated PG-13 for intense action violence, disturbing images and some thematic elementsDirected by Christopher Nolan (Insomnia, Memento)Starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Ken Watanabe and Tom WilkonsonHoly surpassing sequels Batman!Let’s be honest . . it’s been YEARS since we’ve had a good Batman film. (Yes, that especially includes “Catwoman!” ...
Rated PG-13 for violence, some disturbing images, thematic material and language.Directed by Clint EastwoodStarring Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, and Morgan FreemanThe daughter he never had. The father she never had. A perfect match.I’ll be honest . . . I’m not always fond of the Academy’s choice for best picture, actor and actress. But they nailed it...
Rated PG-13 for intense boxing violence and some languageDirected by Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13, Backdraft, Parenthood,...)Starring Russell Crowe, Rene Zellweger and Paul GiamattiYo Adrienne, Crowe did it!Sorry Rocky, you just got replaced by a far better story with better performances and more realistic fight sequences. And a true story at that.No offense to Rocky. ...
Rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence and some intense imagesDirected by George Lucas (all 6 Star Wars films, American Graffiti)Starring Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Samuel JacksonWhat do you expect from a movie when you know the end going into it?Unless you didn’t pay attention in the other films, when you take your seat in the theatre in Episode...