Mini Reviews--Part III
Alien Vs. Predator (PG-13)
How in the world can you bring these two alien species together in a PG-13 atmosphere. Fundamentally, that decision sent this movie way off course right from the very beginning. There's no way this film could live up to the hype with a PG-13 rating. The studio stuck to the formula right down the line so AVP offers no surprises, zero chills, and not a single thrill. CATV
How in the world can you bring these two alien species together in a PG-13 atmosphere. Fundamentally, that decision sent this movie way off course right from the very beginning. There's no way this film could live up to the hype with a PG-13 rating. The studio stuck to the formula right down the line so AVP offers no surprises, zero chills, and not a single thrill. CATV
DeLovely (PG-13)
In this biographical musical about the life, loves, and sexcapades of Cole Porter, Kevin Kline and Ashley Judd render solid performances. Songs and appearances by Alanis Morressette, Cheryl Crow, and Elvis Costello keep this film mildly interesting. I could see what the filmmakers were going for here, but I just didn't buy into it. RENTAL
The Notebook (PG-13)
Another tear-jerker adapted from a Nicholas Sparks novel, The Notebook leapfrogs through time in a vain attempt to hide the obvious. It doesn't take much to see where this movie is going and what's going on. Even so, the performances are outstanding, especial James Garner and Rachel McAdams. Not many movies make for a better date--just in time for Valentine's Day. MATINEE
In this biographical musical about the life, loves, and sexcapades of Cole Porter, Kevin Kline and Ashley Judd render solid performances. Songs and appearances by Alanis Morressette, Cheryl Crow, and Elvis Costello keep this film mildly interesting. I could see what the filmmakers were going for here, but I just didn't buy into it. RENTAL
The Notebook (PG-13)
Another tear-jerker adapted from a Nicholas Sparks novel, The Notebook leapfrogs through time in a vain attempt to hide the obvious. It doesn't take much to see where this movie is going and what's going on. Even so, the performances are outstanding, especial James Garner and Rachel McAdams. Not many movies make for a better date--just in time for Valentine's Day. MATINEE
p.s. (R)
Aside from some mildly amusing moments from Topher Grace and a surprisingly sexy supporting role by Marcia Gay Harden, there's just nothing really special here. Laura Linney plays a middle aged college dean who stumbles across a student who reminds her of an old flame. CATV
Shark Tale (PG)
This film offers much in the way of laughs for the avid moviegoer. Not only does it spoof mobster movies and Titanic, it poke targets its own actors as well and their previous films, including Ali and Jerry Maguire. Martin Scorsese is brilliant in a film type-cast right down the line to Angelina Jolie as the bad girl. This one is just a whole lot of fun. MATINEE
When Will I Be Loved (R)
An erotic vignette masquerading as a feature film, When Will I Be Loved isn't even titled correctly. When Will Something Happen? Or, better still, When Will I Have Intercourse. This movie is short on plot and substance so its overly artistic presentation comes across as pretentious nonsense. Only Neve Campbell's acting stands apart, but not even that can overshadow the fact that she appears nude in the film, which seems to be about the only reason some folks could excuse watching this train-wreck on film. FORGEDABOUDIT!
Aside from some mildly amusing moments from Topher Grace and a surprisingly sexy supporting role by Marcia Gay Harden, there's just nothing really special here. Laura Linney plays a middle aged college dean who stumbles across a student who reminds her of an old flame. CATV
Shark Tale (PG)
This film offers much in the way of laughs for the avid moviegoer. Not only does it spoof mobster movies and Titanic, it poke targets its own actors as well and their previous films, including Ali and Jerry Maguire. Martin Scorsese is brilliant in a film type-cast right down the line to Angelina Jolie as the bad girl. This one is just a whole lot of fun. MATINEE
When Will I Be Loved (R)
An erotic vignette masquerading as a feature film, When Will I Be Loved isn't even titled correctly. When Will Something Happen? Or, better still, When Will I Have Intercourse. This movie is short on plot and substance so its overly artistic presentation comes across as pretentious nonsense. Only Neve Campbell's acting stands apart, but not even that can overshadow the fact that she appears nude in the film, which seems to be about the only reason some folks could excuse watching this train-wreck on film. FORGEDABOUDIT!
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