The Lorax is an unsubtle eco-fable that features engaging characters, brilliant 3D and a world that looks suspiciously like that of Despicable Me [it’s from the same creative team]. It’s true to the spirit of Dr. Seuss and just plain spirited.
Tag: Movie Reviews
Project X: Grand Fun… Until It’s Not!
Project X is Superbad without a conscience – or Animal House with Jim Belushi instead of John. It’s a movie about a party that – ‘gets out of hand’ seems so inadequate – goes nuclear. It’s about high school guys who want to lose their virginity and the birthday party they hope will help them […]
Wanderlust – Yet Another Vulgar Comedy With Heart From The Judd Apatow Laugh Factory!
Judd Apatow may not have directed Wanderlust [that would be David Wain], but his instincts as a producer remain pretty much flawless. Like last year’s Bridesmaids, the trailers for Wanderlust really don’t begin to hint at how funny it really is.
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, Michelle’s Review
Somehow I missed out on the millions of voices screaming for a sequel to Nicolas Cage’s 2007 Ghost Rider movie. The original wasn’t exactly well received by fans, but it must have made enough money to convince the Producers to give it another go in a “bigger” and more “showy” version. I liked the first […]
The Secret World Of Arrietty Is A Wondrous Place!
The Studio Ghibli adaptation of Mary Norton’s The Borrowers, The Secret World Of Arrietty, is a tiny tale told extraordinarily well.
Safe House brings two Mega Stars Together. Michelle’s Review
Safe House is a fun, but ultimately pointless spy thriller that is more big action sequences than necessarily being the “mystery thriller” it wants to be. This movie hinges on the chemistry between its two leads Denzel Washington (Tobin Frost) and Ryan Reynolds (Matt Weston). On paper it seems like a weird pairing but it […]
Safe House – Housekeeping With A Vengeance!
After Green Lantern, it’s a pleasure to see Ryan Reynolds matching wits [and chops] with Denzel Washington – who seems to be joining Liam Neeson as a middle-aged action star – in a movie that is actually the kind of taut, suspenseful thriller that is as smart as it is violent.
Coriolanus – Before Him He Carries Noise; Behind Him He Leaves Tears!
Had Coriolanus been in wider release before New Year’s, it would likely have made my list of favorites for the year.
The Woman In Black is a Kludgy Ghost Story, Says Michelle
After The Woman In Black I think we can safely stop working in Harry Potter references every time Daniel Radcliffe’s name is mentioned. You have to admire how far he’s come as an actor and all the really interesting projects he’s taken on over the last few years. The one thing this move shows is […]
Chronicle Entertains Michelle!
Chronicle takes all the standard Super Hero movie cliches, dresses it up with an interesting “documentary” style approach that makes the movie seem fresher than it actually ends up being. The movie isn’t so much about the “birth” of a new “Super-Hero” it’s the birth of a new villain which was an interesting take on […]
Chronicle – Kids Just Want to Have Super Fun!
Chronicle is not a superhero movie – even though it has kids who gain superpowers. Instead, it’s a chronicle of the way kids might really behave if they gained such abilities – and it’s both delightful and terrifying.